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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
Durant to Motori1e Fire Department

DURANT, Okla, Oct H.-(Special J
Voters al Durant approved an ad.
ministration plan yesterday to issue
$1,000 in bonds TO motori,e the locaI
fire department. Only seventy dissent.
ing votes were cast.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17

cent OF the eleventh distric, quota Of
NSJOO,0W has been subscribed while
the maximum had been set for $685.
100000. The appeal was signed, among
others, by b. A. Mckinney, Durant,
OLA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
|S';7
cgunca Of Defense
400, an Appeal
MEANS LONG WAR
nv Bond Campaign in Full
Blast Over State

! campaign for the sale OF the
Issue Of the Liberty loan OF 1917
rq1ng full blast in every county in
IHhoma, with hundreds OF patriots,
vOueh the Liberty loan organization
~, through county councils Of de
ne, through lodges, clubs and
torches, working to place a bond m
10y home.
Today marks the beginning Of the
n ten days of work, and it is ex
oeted that by far the greater part of
- bonds will be placed during these
" ten days. Organized campaigns
10 give every man and every woman
Oklahoma an opportunity to do his
her part In supporting the boys
~ are going to the trenches, to sub
D(nte the loan Of money for the lives
- suffering Of men.
Appeal to Citissns Of State.
MI SOklahoma citizens must take their
ouola OF this issue Of bonds" be
- the appeal sent nj today to citi-
- from the Oklahoma state council
II defense.
The Liberty loan offers citizens a
wofitAble form OF investment. the Sc
wity is the government and the citizen
Of the nation itself. And more
% that, II offers citizens an oppof-
F&n6ity 10 get behind the lads in the
IAonches. Failure OF America to take
l issue OF bonds would doubtless
Gean the %prolonging of the war. 1t
Uould mean giving comfort to the en-
lDy. Ii would mean that American
'ellisens preferred to see more Of their
tnys killed rather than to invest some
n their money in the bonds Of their
1ssntry. So
Chased a. Shckers.
This state has been classed in the
(b3nds Of many as a Stacker state
kAteHnents made by those elected to
Qrgesent the people have left this i'm
rloeion. Highly colored stories Of thr
pea11e4 draft riots were circulated
pagheut the east, where thousands
lleve Oklahoma citizens are withhold.
their support from the government
Oklahoma takes ito share OF Liberty
onds BY October n, news will prove
y Il, world that this state is behind
I American flag.
4 Ne expect the soldier lads to do
Ieir part 1t would be but right that
! hold them in contempt if, when the
y comes to charge, they should lay
IN their guns and retreat.
sChsrge" As Ordered.
The cali has come to citizens OF
klahome to charge The charge is
y Be in the form of the purchase OF
erty bonds. II citizens Of thi, state
re To- obey the command. they place
mnselves in the class with those d.
y5s3ons Of Russian soldiers who, rather
- face the enemy, threw down their
% and retreated in disgrace"
T~efsgraptic reports of the number of
Eoads sold in each county are to be re
tved by the Oklahoma state council
defense At the beginning of the last
days campaign, and daily from Oc-
IT q.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
Housewives Scrapbook.

he federal food administration has
blished hundreds OF excellent receipts
ne use Of which housewives can
nepefe food more economically and
With the use OF less of the foodstufis
americans are asked by the govern.
Int 10 save, The Oklahoma food ad-
Illustrator has suggested tina, women
ZIP these from newspapers and preserve
t9aon In scrapbooks for future use.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
Edward DithmAr Dead.

Edward DithmAr Dead.
NEW YORK, Oct. l7-Edward
A. Dlthmar, a dramatic critic of the
New York Times and for forty years a
member OF The editorial staff OF that
newspaper, died in,a hospital hero last
night ajter an abdominal operation. He
was o. years old.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
heritage of Labor
Delays Auditorium

URnAN. Okla, Oct. H.-(Speoial)
l~nstfvction work on the new $4,000
egissn and library at the Univer.
u OKLAHOMA is being hindered by
ettAes Of labor, A partial crew is
al he time but sufficient la
lkeep operations z, capacity can.
locoeed due TO the big demands
psespment for laborers and the
scsSass In the supply due 10
drafted for the national
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
Dsfssse Council MAKES Report.

n complete report from the Oklahoma
91te couhcil OF defense to county coun-
- has been sent out this week. The
post gives a complete account OF the
e3ivities Of the war organization dur
~ the past five months, together with
9ons Tor future work, A limited num-
- OF copies will be sent out to those
eking for them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
CRISIS Of
W0MAN'S LIFE
Change Safely Passed by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Wagner, Okla. u get tired
Of prnising lydia f.. Pinkham's Vege-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17

els are the most precious in the world
and therefore the most costly. | wish
you mothers were sports enough to pay
the price without grumbling."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-17
Loss: Two Millions; Cause: Bombs!

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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
Girls Canning and Baking
Exhibition

The West Chester State Normal
School has offered a prize of trip to
Washington, d. c., to the school girl
of Bucks county who exhibits the best
lot of canned or baked goods at the
county fairs.
AS Solebury Farmers Exhibit is the
largest fair in the county, it wa
thought best to have the prize award
ed at this fair. Only one can of each
product shall be exhibited. Miss Her
shey, State College, will act as Judge.
Judging, Friday afternoon. All work
must have been done by the person
making the exhibit.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23

IL Draft Teams, yrs. old or over,
$500 lbs, to be shown in harness
to suitable wagon
Il Farmers General Purpose Horse,
under 1850 lbs, for driving and
working, to be shown in single
harness Award, halter
10 Single Carriage Horse, shown in
harness
IA Single Road Horse, mare or geld
ing, trotter, years old, or over,
shown to buggy or runabout.
Award, whip
Is Single Road Horse, PAGER, yrs.
old or over, shown to buggy or
runabout Award, quarter boot
Is Saddle Horse
II Carriage and road team, yrs old
or over, to be shown in light har-
ness Award, Wild
Is Cavalry remount
10 Championship class, best horse
i'll show, years old or over; open
to blue ribbon winners in this
show only Post entries
20 Championship class, best colt in
show open to blue ribbon winners
in this show only Post entries
81 Ponies shown in harness
D Ponies shown under saddle
% Pony stations
"a Pony Mare and foal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
FL O r S q S

Judge, DR.. H. H. Havner, State Col
lege, Pa.
Duplicate ribbons, to winners, pure
bred, showing certificate.
Glass No.
101 Draft Stallion.
a. Heavy Draft, 1900 lbs. or over.
6. Less than 1900 lbs.
Colts by draft sires
a. Foals of 1917
b. Foals of 1916
C. Foals of 1915
d. Foals of 1914
Jack.
Mule Colts
a. Foals of 1917
b. Foals of 1916
C. Foals of 1915
Trotting-bred Stations. Confor-
nation, gait and size to count.
Colts by trotting sires
a. Foals of 1917
b. Foals of 1916
C. Foals of 1915
Trotting-bred Colts, yrs. old to
be shown in harness.
s Draft Horse, yrs. old or over
1900 lbs. or more, to be shown in
harness.
8 Team of Mules, yrs. old or over,
to be shown in harness.
10 Farm Team, 8 yrs. old or over,
under $500 lbs, to be shown in
harness to suitable wagon. Award
pair of halters.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
PIGS AND SHEEP

Every exhibitor in this department
must send a certificate with each entry
that he has had no cholera on his prem
Uses for one year.
Glasses will be arranged as entries
are received.
! Best SOW and litter under 10weeks
any breed
2 Chester White, male, must be pure
bred and registered
3 Chester White, female
A Poland China, male, must be pure
bred and registered
5 Poland China, female
6 Jersey Red, male, must be pure
bred and registered
I Jersey Red, female
8 Berkshire, male, pure bred and
registered
a. yr old and over
b. mos under year
c. under 6 mos
d. under 10 weeks
9 Berkshire, female
a. yr. old and over
b. 6 mos, under yr.
C. under mos.
d. under 10 weeks
10 Berkshire SOW and litter under 10
weeks
II General exhibit of BerkshireSwine
to be determined by number of
ribbons won.
II Champion Berkshire, male, any
age, open to blue ribbon winners
only. Sweepstakes, entrance fee
Scots. to be divided one-half to
winner, one-half reserve
IS Best get of Berkshire boar, three
animals
IA Champion Berkshire, female, any
age, open to blue ribbon winners
only. Sweepstakes.
Is Produce of sow, three animals
XII Best pen of feeders, any breed, A
barrows under II weeks.
16 Single feeding pig, any age, age
certificate with entry.
II Sheep
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
Solebury Farmers Exhibit
Mrs. M. r. Ely, Secretary, Solebury, Bucks Co.. Pa
BELL Phone 22R13 New Hope
List OF CIaSSes-1Oiz
List OF CIaSSeS-1OIz

Three ribbons will be and special prizes in
Those ready listed, others advertised later.
CONDITIONS-Entries with the Secretary
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
b A X IN C
Baking Demonstration

The use of wheat flour substitutes
such as corn bread, rye bread etc, will
be demonstrated by Miss Edythe Her
shey, Dept. Home Economics ExteA-
sion, State College, Pa.
Recipes and wheat flour substitutes
will be shown from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Saturday, September 8. Demonstra-
tions will take place Saturday. This
demonstration has been scheduled by
the chairman of the Baking Depart
ment because of the scarcity of wheat
Th, Government urges that wheat
flour be conserved as much as possible
and tlfat these substitutes be used in
whatever way is seen fit.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
CATTLE

POI Male reg of any breed, under mos
Male reg any breed, under l year
Male reg of any breed, year
under 2 years
Male reg of any breed over 2 yrs
5 Female reg any breed, under 6 mos
6 Female reg any breed under yr
7 Female reg of any breed, year
under years
Female reg of any breed over 2yrs
Female grade any breed, under 6m
10 Female grade, under year
II Female grade, yr under 2 years
II Female grade, over 2 years
Is Baby Beef
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
PO U r Y

Coops furnished.
401 Chickens, pen of 5 of each utility
breed
a. Senior pen
b. Junior pen
, Cock of each breed
Hen of each breed
Cockerel of each breed
Pullet of each breed
Pair of Guineas
Z Turkey Tom
a. Giant Bronze
b. White Holland
C. Bourbon Red
Turkey Hen
a. Giant Rronze
b. White Holl1nd
c. Bourbon Red
8 Pair of Ducks
a. Pekin
b. Brazilian
c. Indian Runner
10 Pigeons
II Eggs
Championship class for poultry
Pen-Cock and hen
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23

County Agent, n. E. CARRIER. DR.. H.
Havner, State College, will Judge the
pigs. The scores will be made up ac-
cording to the following basis: Merit,
40 per. cent; gain per day DO per cent;
cost of gain per day 10 per cent, and
story 10 per cent
Prizes offered are as follows: The
usual ribbons and two Berkshire pigs
as first and second prizes. Winner TO
have first choice
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
V E G E T A B L E S

Note-Children' classes in all num-
bers wherever entered. TO be so des-
ignated when entered.
sol Melon
2 Canteloupe
3 Citron
Pumpkin
5 Squash
6 doz cucumbers
Basket Irish potatoes
8 Basket sweet potatoes
8 Carrier of tomatoes
10 Carrier Of pole lima beans
II Carrier bunch lima beans
u Carrier Of other beans in pod
13 Quart pole lima beans shelled
II Quart bunch lima beans shelled
- / doz. ears sweet corn
Is Stalk of sweet corn, with ear
II Display of eggplant
Is Display of cauillOwer
10 Display of cabbage
20 Brussels sprouts, one stalk
a21 doz beets
% doz radishes
% dOz carrots
"a doz peppers
% doz mangel wurtzel
26 at peas
q l at onions
2S Lettuce, ? heads
30 Celery, 3 punches
80 Best display vegetable, market
garden
81 Best display vegetables, kitchen
garden
% Kohl Rabi
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
Solebury Pig Club Wind-Up

Each member will exhibit The pig
which was fed by the contestant, will
have the record book complete and
will have the story written. The pigs
will be weighed at the Exhibit Sept Z,
at II o'clock. All pigs must be on
hand bv that time. The gains per day
and the weighing will be done by
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
RAINS A N d I'll A Y

One entry of each variety grown al
lowed each exhibitor. Terms: "Sheaf"
means machine-tied sheaf of grain.
Containers for grains furnished by COM
mittee.
COL Wheat in sheaf
. Wheat. one-half bushel
8 Oats in sheaf
Oats, one-half bushel
Rye in sheaf
6 Rye, one-half bnshei
z Corn, new, single stalk with root
8 Corn, old, ears
9 Corn, new, ears without husk
10 Hay, Timothy, 5lbs
II Mixed, bundle of 5lbs
II Millet, do.
13 Alfalfa, do.
IA SweetClover do.
Is Clover do.
IS Soy Bean do.
II Hungarian Grass do.
Is Oats and Peas do.
10 Best exhibit of grains and hay
from any one farm.
70 One plant Navy Bean
81 Corn, new, single stalk-Boy or
Girl under 81 years
% Corn, old, ears-Boy or Girl I'M
der q
% Corn, new, ears without husk-
Boy or Girl under q years
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
NEW PERFECTION AND
BON AMI OIL STOVES

Two burner, $1,000
Three burner, $3.50
Is. Ovens, $3.50 to $3.50
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
s 2. M. Thursday, Aug. 3Oth

Exhibits excepting horses to be the grounds Friday
10 A. M Shelter for stock Friday might Commit
tee if requested Horse Show Saturday only 10 A. M
All exhibitors Individually liable for
exhibits The Exhibit Committee will police protection and
take best possible, but liability.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
ED EW RK

j Crochet Of all Kinds
2 Knitting of all kinds
3 Embroidery
4 Fancy work for children
5 Plain sewing for children
6 Dressing of dolls for children
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23

Z Quilts
8 Rugs
9 Sofa pillows
10 Tatting
II Cross-stitch
II Plain sewing
a. Layette
A r 7 S and OR A FIT S
1901 Metal work
Jewelry
8 Sketches
Stenciling
Burnt wood
Baslletry
a. RATA b. Reed
Pottery
s Pressed wild flowers
P r E S E RV NC,
p c X LIN G., and
c A N MN G
1101 Preserves, all varieties
,Iellies all varieties
3 Jams, all varieties
Butter, all varieties
Canning fruit
Canning vegetable
Pickles
s Catsups
Ninegars
10 Juices
II Dried fruit
II Dried vegetables
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-08-23
CRYER'S
Hardware, Mill and Builders
Supplies, Household Furnishings,
Farm and Garden implements
and Supplies.

This is the season and the year
for Gardens. A complete line of
Digging Forks and Shovels, Hoes,
Rakes, etc. Also, Burpee's Seeds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-16
FARM BUILDINGS BURN:
$4,000 TO $4,000 LOSS

Brattleboro. Aug. 1.-THE barns and
house. four miles from here. owned by
Frank e. Barber. ex-tudse Of the Brat
tleboro municipal court and brother OF
Attorney General H. @. Barber, burned
to the ground this noon with most OF
their contents. except part Of the live
stock. A valuable bull. a pure bred
Hoistein. heifer calf and horses were
rescued put sixteen pigs and hogs per-
ished and some poultry. Only a small
part OF the household effects was
saved. The nre started In the hay
barn. supposedly from spontaneous
combustion. The loss 10 between Sl5,-
900 and 100000 and is partially covered
by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-16
GERMANS USING
NEW WAR POISON
COlorless Liquid from Shells Pro-
duces Deadliest Gas Yet
Known.

Haxsbrouek, France, AUG. e.-ufitish
medical officers are trying 10 detePs
minc tho nature Of tho new poison uaed,
It Ii believed. for tho FIRST time, by the
Germans on tho French town Of AFmeRs
tierrcs. near the Belgian frontier, ID
bears a certain resemblance to the eas
which temporarily blinded a large
number of British troops a fertnisht
ago, but It's effects are Infinitely meFu
serious.
A number Of persons taken from AIS
mentierres arc In a grave oonditieHs
Many have dicd In hospitals,
The frst time tho now poison WAS
observed It coincided with tho Arino
into the town Of a hail Of small shells
OF calibre insufficient to break tbs
paving. These contain neith'r powder
nor gas but a coloriesS liquid which
spreads over tho soil. in tho streets ana
IN tho courtyards and gardens. Where
the shells burst. traces Of tho noxious
liquors may be found hours afterwards.
A. tho liauid evnporntes II produces
heavy gas which penetrates from
room to room and deseends into ceis
lars. 1t Is tenacious In character and
seems to take more victims among
women than mon. closing about theiF
hair. Tho fumes Of tobacco seen, 10
act as An nntidote in tho case of men.
Tho odor IL varieusly described ~
resembling that of aeetyisns, fnignon-
cite or pungsnt mustard, Its affset0
are not Immediate, Boms inhabitants
Of Armsntitrss who inhaled the smana .
lions In the forenoon returned hons
without experiencing any i'll effects and
took luncheon, but nve or six hours
later they were obliged to take to bod
and their condition became rapidly
worse.
The victims at first wero affected In
the bronchial tubes. then their eyes
swelled and eventually they lost their
sight. These symptoms were accom-
panied by feeling of burning inside
and an incessant cough and fever.
Tho skin turned an earthly color ana
In several cases death followed rapidly.
Occasionally. in addition to the symp.
toms mentioned, the victims were At
fected By terrible hallucinations and
delirious laughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-16
POLIOMYELTTIS IN
FRANKLIN COUNTY

Ned Carter. Is Years Old. Stricken with
Disease-Dr. Taylor Diagnoses Case.
Enosburg Falls. Aug. 1.-THE hrst case
Of poliomyelitis in Franklin county was
discovered yesterday afternoon, when Dr.
Edward Taylor Of the State board Of
health, after making final diagnosis in
the case Of Ned Carter. pronounced it to
be poliomyelitis. Mr.. Carter is a young
man about Is years old. who Is employed
as cow tester by the Eposburg Cow
Testing association. He was taken Ill
Friday at home near Enosburg Center
Local physicians thought his case was
one of poltomyelitis. but 1t was not
definitely decided until DR.. Taylor had
diagnosed 1t. The family with which Mr..
Carter was stopping when taken i'll has
been Guaranteed. There are three small
children at the home and grave fears are
entertained for their safety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-16
GERMAN ALIEN ARRESTED
Said He Hoped Germany Would Win
the War when He Appeared be-
fore Exemption hoard.

Montpelier. Aug. 9.-Carl Heinrich Low,
a German alien, was arrested this morn
ing by Marshal G. +. Lackey. charged
with making derogative statements rela-
tive to this country and the war, in
which. 1t is alleged, that he said he hoped
that Germany would win the war.
He appeared before the local exemption
board and when they commenced to ques-
ton him he expressed such pro-German
views that the officer was called after
which U. S. District Attorney V. A.
Billiard Of Burlington, who was in st.
Johnsbury, was communicated with and
the man committed to Jail.
Low is a decorator who lives at 20
Pleasant street in Barre and claims to
have come to this country in 1912. He
is one Of the two alien enemies regis
tered in Barre this spring.
1t is said that Low once made pro-
German remarks while in a barber shop
and that the other occupants OF the shop
promptly threw him into the street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-16
FRANKLIN COUNTY
DRAFT SLOW WORK
Twenty Men Physically Qualihed-0nly
Four Fail to Claim Exemption.

St. Adams Aug. 12.-The Franklin
county selection board was busy at the
county court house in this city, from
about eight o'clock yesterday morning
until six O'Clock at night, examining the
first 81 drafted men. summoned before
it for examination, together with two
transferred from other points, and tabu.
lating the reports in connection with the
work. All of the men summoned re-
sponded. OF the 81 in this district Il
were discharged as physically unfit and
10 passed the physical examination. One
of the men transferred from other dis.
tricts failed and the other passed the
physical test. making a total Of 20 passed
and Il discharged as physically UNFIT
OF those who passed the physical exam.
ination. all but four Immediately filed
claim for exemption or signified their in
tenton of doing SO and it is not known
whether the other four will file claims
or not. Most claimed exemption on the
ground of having dependents. One Of
the number. Philiza Lamothe French-
man, who was accompanied by an inter-
prefer. claimed exemption on the ground
that he was an alien.
Those who passed the physical examina-
ton. but who it is certain will claim ex.
emption are: Walter H. Rushlow Of
Enosburg Falls, Howard G. Jewett Of
Enosburg Falls. Oscar Andrew Consistent
of st. Adams Harold Judson Sherman Of
Enosburg Falls, Charles c. Purrier Of
Montgomery Center. Philiza Lamothe Of
st. Albans Clarence Norris Brewer Of
st. Adams, Albert William Jocelyn of
Richford. Clarence Joseph Hance Of st.
Adams, Arthur Prosper Bushey Of Swan
ton, Walter j. Clapper of Montgomery
Center. Charles S. Woodland of Swanton,
Moses Buno of Franklin, Edward Waudell
David of Enosburg Falls. Benjamin Ralph
Corse of East Fairfield and Dan Henry
Greene of Swanton. The other four, who
may file claims, are as follows: John
Peter Greenia Of Highgate. Henry Daniel
Coolm Of East Fairfield, Joseph Thomas
Peno of st. Adams and Dwight N. Whit.
temore of Ware, Mass.
The county board is composed of Col.
H. F. Brigham Of Bakersfield, County
Clerk George C. Stevens Of this city and
DR.. Alan Davidson Of this city The
latter is the official examiner and he was
assisted by DR.. r. NJ. Pelton of Richford
and DR.. C. G. Abel of Enosburg Falls.
The county's quota is 46 men. Two
other lots of men of 81 each have been
summoned for Monday and Tuesday. AL
though no statement has been given out
by the board regarding the matter tho
indications are that ii will be necessary
to call more than the 90 who have been
summoned.