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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
EXCELLENT SOCIAL HELD

The banquet given last evening by
the Blue and White sides of the Ep-
worth League of the Third Street M
r Church to the Reds was very sue
cessful one and all present greatly en-
jOyed the splendid program offered
The evening was well filled with
music, speeches and games. A good
number of the League Loquacious Lit
erary Ledger was read. Delicious re-
freshments were served. Captain
Smith of the Red side was honored by
being awarded crown and throne
for his victory.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
ABERDEEN 2. L. A. ELECTS

The Aberdeen Parent-Teachers AS
ISOLATION held their annual meeting
Wednesday evening and elected the
following officers for the year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. F. M. Power; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. A. r. Carrigan; Secretary,
Mrs. w. W. Cooper; Treasurer, Mrs.
n Gamea
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for the assistance given
us during the illness and death of Mrs
Martha Mcdaniel Also we wish to
thank Rev. w. II. Loos, Drs. Yancey
and Davis and Undertaken Charles
Collins.
w. Fl. MCDANIEL, AND FAMILY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Jesse Polly sued S. e. Pollitt for
breach of contract. He claims that
he agreed to rent property from Pol
lit but that the latter later refused
TO let him have same. He asks for
500 damages.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
SALE

Having sold my farm on the Ger
mantown Pike. miles from Mays
vile, l will sell at Public Auction on
SATURDAY, MARCH "a,
at 10 o'clock the following described
property:
One Sorrel Horse.
One Brown Mare.
Seven Mich Cows.
Two Heifers, fresh in May.
Two yearling Calves, Black Pole.
One yearling Heifer.
One yearling Jersey Heifer.
One Sow with 6 Pigs.
One Brood Sow.
Thirteen Shoats.
One Top Buggy.
One Columbus Runabout.
Two Sets Buggy Harness.
One Double Set Wagon Harness
One Sled.
Ono Wagon.
One Syracuse Land Pillow.
One Separator, Sharpless No. 1.
Two Cream Pans.
TERMS-$1O or less, cash; over
that amount ~ months time without
interest.
d. A. EMMITT.
II. c. HAWKINS, Auctioneer. 1910
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Claiming desertion Mrs. Anna M.
Williams filed suit for divorce from
her husband, Dave Williams, in the
Mason Circuit Court yesterday. Hon.
II. W. Cole represents the plaintiff.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Agnes Bierbower, ct al, filed sui,
against the Gibson Garment Company
for $255.7O, which they claim is due
them for back rent. They claim that
the rent is due from August 1, 1916
They ask for the sum and interest on
each installment from the time which
it came due. The plaintiffs are rep
resented by Messrs. Worthington
Cochran and Browning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Appeal was taken from the Quarter
ly Court in the case of Ernest Purdon
VS.. Louis Cobb, ct al, by the defen-
dant, which includes the Ohio Valley
Pulley Works Mutual Benefit Society.
Purden was given judgment for $3.50
in the lower court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Today is st. Patrick's Day and the
wearing Of the Green" is the order
OF the day. Several of the business
houses are decorated appropriately.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
News ef
6eC0urts

The Mason Lumber Company filed
suit against w. II. Forman for $107 sc
through their attorney, F. P. oDon-
nell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Commonwealth Attorney b. S. Gran
mis- was a visitor In this city yester-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Mrs. Gertrude White, aged AZ, died
at her home in Washington Thursday
night at o'clock following an ex-
tended illness of tuberculosis. The
funeral will be held this afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Washington Church
with burial in the Washington Gene
terry.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
ATTENDED DANCE

Quite number OF young people
from here attended dance at Carlisle
last night They report, splendid
time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Yesterday was the last day of filing
Sits for the March term of the Mason
Circuit Court and Clerk James B. Key
had busy day. The docket for this
term of court is composed of Ga cases,
divided into SO common law, % equity
and 6 appeal cases.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Mrs. Thomas l.. Pogue of Cincin-
natl, Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Pogue and family of the West End.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

w W. Thoroughman and A. b.
Grigsby filed suit against 4. p. Bull
lock and Sallie Bullock for $l276.S7
which they claim is due them from the
construction of a house for the de-
PENDANTS. They are represented by
Attorney Charles l.. DAILY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
MARKETS.

NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET
Following are this mornings Quota
lions on country produce telephoned d
8 o'clock by the h. l.. Manchester Pro-
dtIca C0mnpny.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Mrs. John Simpson of the Hill City
Pike, was called home on the account
Of the illness of her mother.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

FOR SALE-Household furniture. Ap-
ply to Myall G. Calvert, Sutton street,
or phone No. 119. 15-3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
WANTED

WANTED-Old False Teeth. Don't
matter if broken. pay one to ten
dollars per set. Send me your old
sets by parcel post and receive
checks by return mail. L. MAYER,
FOOT S. 9Th St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
mig 4 wlr
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

FOR SALE-A handsome mahogany
dining room and bedroom set. Mrs.
B. w. Goodman, 1927 West Third
street. m12-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A desirable fiat for
house keeping with bath and gar
den; for a couple without children.
Mrs. B. w. Goodman, 1928 West
Third street. m12-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

FOR SALE-An organ, good as new
for less than half cost. Apply to C.
A. Williams, 215 Casio street. 15-1t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
FOR SALE


FOR SALE-One nice cottage adjoin-
ing the Frank Goodwin property on
Forest avenue. Has rooms, YER
anda, rear porch, stable in rear and
cistern. Corner lot with 35 foot
frontage. Apply to !. NJ. Lane & Co.
ml6-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17
LOST

LOST-$S7 in paper money between
l.. & N. depot and Sutton street.
Liberal reward If returned to Ledg-
er Office.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME
Mrs. James M. Woods new, modern
home located on Forest avenue (out
of water) has rooms, with bath and
all modern convenience, only ten min
utes walk from Market street, and in
good residence neighborhood.
Price very cheap.
SHERMAN Arm
Real Estate and Insurance
"WILL SELL THE EARTH"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 18th day Of March, 1917.
My commission expires on the
Goth day Of January, 1920.
Isle THRELKELD,
Notary Public.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-17

W. II. MCDANIEL AND FAMILY
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15

A farewell dance was gwen Mr..
and Mrs. Badly by Howard Simp-
son Friday evening. A large
crowd was present and all had a
good time. Their many friends
wish them much success in their
new undertaking. They leave
soon for Omaha where they are
going into the poultry business.
C.. +. Parker unloGded a car of
cotton cake at Red Lion Satur-
day and will feed it to his cattle
south OF the river this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lue Harrison ate
supper with Charles Leonard and
family Saturday evening.
Mrs. S. NJ. Harrison, son julie
and wife drove out from Jules
burg Sunday and spent the day
with Lue Harrison aud wife.
Chas. Leonard and family spent
Sunday with L. 7. Blake and
family.
C. +. Parker was on the south
side of the river Sunday looking
after his cattle.
Willie Frese shot an eagle
south of Crook one day last week
that measured g. feet from tip
to tip Oh wings, three feet from
bill TO tail and weighed Is lbs.
J. W. Bivins and J. F. Frese
are delivering corn to Carroll a.
Campbell this week.
Nels Benson, one of the Hax-
tun merchants was a visitor in
Red Lion Friday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15

Mr.. Leeper is in bad condition
with creeping paralysis.
Mr.. Crowfoots are moving up
near Crook and have been haul
ing hay from +. O. Bells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen from near
llaxtun spent Saturday night and
Sunday with }. ". Bivins and
family. They We're celebrating
the wedding anniversary of both
families.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15

itors at the home OF J. +. Man
ming Sunday.
Lou Livisser left for Holyoke
last Friday.
Lyle Derby is working in the
Pioneer Garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Hatcher,
who have been visiting in lIol-
dredge returned Saturday. Mr..
Hatcher is very sick.
DR.. Levin is very busy these
days. There is lots of sickness
around here and we are glad to
know we have good doctor.
Mrs. |. A. Peterson was a pas.
senger for Grant Friday.
There is a rumor that Chris
Wostenberg has sold his farm
near town.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15
Venango News

Gus Netwig and brother ar
lived last Thursday from Ralston,
Nebr., with their car OF house
hold goods and will move on the
suarter east of Hugh Green's.
They will start to building as
soon as they can get carpenters.
; Burrgreen Bros. of Big Springs,
bought a number of cattle at
Charlie Halk's sale.
. The new hotel management
seems to be making good. They
had forty-seven for dinner Fri
day.
Miss Edna Christensen and
Mr.. Charles Boski were united in
marriage Wednesday evening,
Feb. I, at 6 ?. m. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Dunkartt, Of Amherst. The bride
and groom stood under. an arch
of flowers in the little parlor.
The bride and groom are well
; respected and have the best
wishes Of their many friends.
They will live on the farm near
Brandon.
John Spells returned from a
"trip to Omaha and Chicago last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge and Miss
Launelson, of Amherst, We're Wis
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15
Red Lion News

Howard Bell was at Crook
Tuesday getting his gasoline en-
gine repaired.
Lue Harrison and wife were
business callers at Crook We'd
nesday.
Chas. Leonard sold a fat hog
to AL Smith Wednesday. The
porker weighed 32O pounds and
the price was $l1.25 per cwt.
Il. P. Blake was hauling corn
from Kiner's Thursday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15

beck in Denver where they will
stay an indefinite time.
Mrs. Circles father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leeper, arc both ill;
Mrs. Leeper has the lagrippe and
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bai,er spent
Monday evening with the Leon
ard family.
Mrs. viii Hollenback left Fri
day morning to Join Mr.. Hollen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
DR.. JOHNSON DIES
after SHORT ILLNESS
AT CAMBRIDGE CITY

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Feb. s.
DR.. w. A. Johnson, one of the leading
practitioners of this place, died Wednes.
day morning, at eight o'clock, at his
home on West Church street, after an
illness of two weeks from pneumonia
and complications. The funeral will
be held Friday afternoon at Fairview,
Fayette county. Interment at Fair
view.
DR.. Johnson was born in Raleigh, N.
c., March 8, 1860, and passed his boy
hood IN that place. He was united in
marriage with Miss Morrie Rich, of
Falmouth. to which union were born
three children, Glenn, Donald and
Ruby
For many years he was engaged in
the practise of medicine, coming from
Falmouth to Cambridge City, engaging
in the drug business, in connection
with his practise, for period of six
years.
He was a member of the Christian
church, the F. & A. M and l. o. o. F.
fraternities. The wife, two sons, Glen
and Donald, and two brothers, Felix,
of Cambridge City, and Lewis, of
Knightstown, survive him, a daughter,
Ruby, having died in 1899
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
HOW I DARKENED MY
GRAY HAIR
Lady Gives Simple Home Recipe That
She Used to Darken Her
Gray Hair.

For years I tried to restore my gray
hair to Its natural color with the pre-.
pared dyes and stains, but none OF
them gave satisfaction and they were
all expensive. | finally ran onto a
simple recipe which I mixed at home
that gives wonderful results. I gave
the recipe, which is as follows, to a
number of my friends, and they are
all delighted with it. To 7 ozs. of
water add a small box of Barbo Com.
pound, OF. of bay rum and "A OF.
OF glycerine. These ingredients can
be bought at any drug store at very
little cost. Use every other day I'M
Il! the hair becomes the required
shade. 1t will not only darken the
gray hair, but make it soft and glossy.
1t is not sticky or greasy and does not
rub off-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
BOYTOWN COPS
TO SHOW GIRLS
HOW TO GOVERN

"Us boys are not going to let the
girls have a junior municipality and
knock US out"
The above written expression repre-
sents the attitude of James Sherry and
his Boytown police commissioners
relative to the proposed Girls City
In statement to the Palladium to-
day the police board of Boytown says:
Boytown laws will be enforced or ar
rests will follow.
Riding bicycles on sidewalks is pro-
hibited.
Fighting on the streets, breaking
glass on the street, and the use of pro-
fame language. among juveniles must
stop. (Signed).
JAMES SHERRY, President.
SCOTT KEMP, Com.
FRED FROMME, Com.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

Frederick c. Hill, chief instructor
of the Eastern School of Aviation,
New York, has offered his services to
the War Department to train men for
the Aerial Coast Patrol Corps, now
rapidly forming through the aid OF the
Aero Club of America. Many other
aviators are Offering their services to
the Government, either as instructors
or as ayiators. The United States
Eastern Aeroplane Corporation in a
telegram to the War Department Of
fered its factory and aviation school
facilities, ending with the statement,
1.-THE Government can have anything
we have or can provide"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
Richmond Astonished by
Merchants Story

A merchant relates the following:
For years l could not sleep without
turning every hour. Whatever l ate
caused gas and sourness. Also had
stomach catarrh. ONE SPOONFUL
buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc, as
mixed in Adler-i-ka relieved me IN
STANTLY." Because Adler-i-ka flush
es the ENTIRE alimentary tract it re-
lieves ANY CASE constipation, sour
stomach or gas and prevents append
citis. 1t has QUICKEST action of
anything we ever sold. Glen Thistle
thwaite.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

Would like to say a word about
the merchants of this city advertising
in regard to spending your money in
Richmond. They assert that every
dollar spent in Richmond will be that
much better for the community. But
be that as it may, do not these same
merchants buy where they can get their
goods the cheapest, regardless of the
city? They do and do not want to
better the community. For example,
the Atlas Underwear Co. ships under
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
BLIZZARD REDUCES
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Essss sss,sa

CHESTER, Ind. Feb. S.-There was
no preaching at the M. E. church Sun
day evening as Rev. Ulmer Is con-
Quoting series of meetings at VIII.
iamsburg.. Miss Marjorie Pickett is
sick with tonsilitis at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Duke spent
Sunday with relatives near Richmond
The attendance at the churches here
was much smaller Sunday as result
Of the extremely blustry day. Misses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

wear to Sears-Roebuck & Co., (Which
is of course perfectly right and bust
ness-like) for have seen boxes there
ready for shipment to Sears oebuck
& Co. But if they wanted to better
the community why didn't they sell
this underwear to the people of Rich
mond at the price they sell to Sears
Roebuck & Co.. who have to make a
fair margin of profit and their freight
And the people of Richmond who are
patronizing this house to such an ex-
tent that it annoys the Richmond mer-
chants, must pay both the profit and
the freight both ways, to and from
Chicago. And then, in conclusion if
these same merchants of Richmond
want to better the community let them
do as they advised the people.
Yours truly,
B. B.
A Constant Reader.
Women munition workers at Bir-
mingham, England, are fined il not re-
porting regularly for work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
MAKE PROFIT ON SALE

MILTON, Ind, Feb. 8-The stock
sale held by Mrs. Roth of Cambridge
City and Charles Kirlin. east of town
on Tuesday was we'll attended. Stock
sold we'll. They sold several head of
cattle that averaged 500 each. The
ladies of the Franklin church GENE
terry association east Of town, served
the luncheon. The net proceeds
amounted to between $50 and $40.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08
The Forum

(A]l articles for this column must
not exceed 800 words. Contributors
must sign their names, although the
name will be withheld by the man
agement at tho request Of the
writer. Articles having no name at
tached will be thrown in the waste
baSket.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is
coated; this is a sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full
of cold, breath bad, throat sore, does
not eat, sleep or act naturally, has
stomach-ache, diarrhcea, remember, a
gentle liver and bowel cleanser should
always be the first treatment given
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea
spoonful, and in few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and you have
a we'll and playful child again. All
children love this harmless, delicious
fruit laxative and it never fails to
effect a good inside" cleansing. Di-
rections for babies, children of all
ages and grown-ups are plainly on the
bottle.
Keep it handy in your home A lit
tie given today saves sick child to-
moro but get the genuine. Ask your
druggis1 fer 50-cent bottle of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" then see that
it is made by the California Fig Sy-
rup Company" Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

The average wage of union printer
during the year just closed, according
to the report of President Scott, was
$1,041.18.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-08

Bonnie and Blanche Carman and
Messrs. Chauncey Morrow and Earl
Bunker attended a party at the home
of Miss Alta Williams, east of here,
Saturday night.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
INSURES HIMSELF
AGAINST MARRIAGE
FOR NEXT 10 YEARS

New York, Jan. 1s.-Charles F.
Witzeman of North Bergen. n. j.,
doesn't think he's likely D get mar
ried. Not at all But you can't al
ways tell what will happen, and
it's we'll to take precautions.
Charles had lunch with two
bachelor friends the other day
They twitted him about a very
pretty girl in North Bergen.
Nothing to It," said Charles. "I'll
be the last one of the bunch to get
married. Haven't thought of it.
Why. I'll bet you 5000 won't get
married for ten years.
I'm fact" said Charles. I'm so
sure of 1t I'll give you $200-just
like that--if I get married in ten
years" Charles is %.
"Done." cried Walter Weller and
Louis Chiosay. his companions, and
they led him to a notary public.
And now Charles feels safe from
all temptation. Signed. sealed and
witnessed before notary public
Is his promise to pay them each
500 if he falls before he is SO.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
STOCKMEN CONSIDER
THE LAND POLICIES
OF THE GOVERNMENT

Cheyenne, Wyo, Jan. 1S.--Stockmen
and others with interests in the live
stock industry from the western states
We're here in force today for the open
ing of the twentieth annual session of
the American National Livestock as
sociation, which. according to call and
program, was to consider marketing
conditions, federal land policies and
the protection of livestock owners and
ranchmen in Mexico, as well as other
questions.
David +. Houston, secretary of agri-
culture, was on the program for an
address. The proposed raise in graz
ing fees on the national forests, which
are under Secretary Houston's juris-
diction, being administered by the de-
partment of agriculture. We're to be
discussed in detail by the stockmen.
Other subjects listed for discussion
included data to be submitted to the
federal trade commission for an in
vestigation of the meat industry which
the association leaders hope to have
made by the commission. the report of
the associations committee on mar
keting, classification of the remaining
public domain, reservation of drive
ways for stock in permitting settlement
on the public lands, freight rate regu-
lation and other matters.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
NO HEARING HELD BY
HOUSE COMMITTEE
ON PEACE NOTE LEAK

Washington, Jan. 1s-The house
rules committee, investigating the al
legged leak on the presidents peace
note, held no public hearings today.
but the committeeman continued their
efforts to agree upon the special coun-
sci, authorized by the house to direct
the inquiry.
Secretary Lansing denied statements
made at the leak hearing that he
breakfasted several times with Ber-
nard Baruch at New York hotel. He
said he did not know Baruch and had
never had conversations with him.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
CANADA READY TO
SACRIFICE ALL IN
BEHALFOF EMPIRE
Parliament Formally Open
ed by the New Governor
General, the Duke of
Devonshire = Important
Legislation.

ottawa Ontario, Jan. 1s.-What in
all probability will be. the last session
of the present dominion parliament was
formally opened today by the new gov
ernor general, the Duke OF Devonshire.
The occasion was marked by unusually
brilliant ceremonials and the crowd in
attendance was the large 1T seen at a
parliamentary opening in years.
The governor general was accom-
panied by an imposing military escort
from Rideau hall to the parliament
buildings and return. There was the
usual guard Of honor from the gov
ernor generals foot guards in front of
the parliament buildings to receive the
Duke OF Devonshire. As his grace en-
tered the senate chamber there was
the booming of guns from Nepean
Point. The galleries and floor we're
filled to capacity when the Duke of