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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
SUPREME WAR COUNCIL
IS NOW IN SESSION
Continued from page 1.)

peace noe of the Quay monarchy, ac
cording to advices reaching here.
The War in Summary.
The British north of Valencinne.
have captured all of Raismes wooC
and are Ranking the city on the north
They are standing along the Scheld
Canal.
Gen. Haigs main thrust has beer
on the front between Valencienne
and lie Cateau. This is the mos
vital sector on the whoe northern
front. The British are over tn,
Harpies River and are thanking Valen
ciennes from the south.
Mons and Maubeuge apparently ar,
the immediate detectives of the pres
ent smash. Maubeuge is grca
fortres city, the last important one, Il
fact, that the Germans hold in France
The French are pushing the Ger
mans hard in the region between tr
Disc and Serre rivers.
German attacks near Vouziers ar
reported to have failed
The Americans north and mort
west of Venlun are driving the Gel
mans hard, East of the Meuse the,
entered Bots d'Etraves.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Monks CWi.

The cowl, or hood, was originally a
covering for the head to protect II
from the inclemency Of the weather,
and was worn by all classes without
distinction. Its ready adaptation 10
conceal the features led to Its adop.
ton at a very early age by monks
and ascetlcs. AS these multiplied and
formed themselves into various dis.
tinct orders. their hoods assumed a
different fashion in cut, color and ma.
terial. From the monks It passed to
the cathedral and collegiate churches,
and from them to the universities.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
lone MILLION CASES
OF FLU IN ILLINOIS
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SAYS WORST IS OVER IN THIS
SECTION OF THE STATE.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Approximately
one million cases OF influenza have
developed in Illinois during the pres.
ent epidemic, according to state
ment issued here today by DR.. c. st.
Clair Drake, director of the state de.
partment of public health. This mum.
Der includes the mild cases as well as
those which hive proved co be more
serious.
Reports received today from AZ
cities and towns in all sections OF Hi.
ncis indicate that the epidemic has
passed the crest in the northern part
of the state, is approaching what is
expected to be its highest point in
the central section, while the south.
ern counties may expect large in
crease in the number Of cases during
the next two weeks.
Dr. Drake has added twentyfotr
physicians to his field staff. These
men are working night and day in
the communities to which they have
been assigned and received their ap
pointment through the United States
public health service
In several communities in the
northern section of the state DR.
Drake announced that the influenza
quarantine may be Gifted within q
few days. AS the disease is broughr
under control and conditions again
become normal in other communities
the ban on public meetings wild be re
scinded, although officials OF the state
health department made it clear thai
in no case must the quarantine bt
lifted except on order from the STATE
department OF public health.
1 Local health authorities are urge.
to keep the state department of health
advised daily as to the situation il
their respective communities, so tina
the quarantine may be lifted as sool
as possible.
A telegraphic survey OF the stat,
today revealed that the epidemic j!
developing more rapidly and Will
more serious consequences in rura
communities More serious result
are reported in the farming sections
of the state than in the cities in Pre-
portion to the population,
The disease also is making rapi,
inroads in mining communities. Il
these sections the epidemic has beef
almost explosive in character. II
many instances the first few cases re
ported have been Immediately fo
lowed by hundreds of others, unit
from % 20 Is per cent of the entir
population Of these centers have bee
infected
The state department of publ
health has not ordered that churche
be closed, but it urgently recommen I
that where they remain open durin
the epidemic that proper ventilatio
be provided and that persons in tn
congregation who cough, sneeze 0
spit be excluded from the room.
1T will be at Yeast four weeks BE-
fore Illinois can hope to be over tn
worst of the present situation sal
DR.. Drake today. However, we WI
proceed as rapidly as possible TO r,
lease communities from quarantin
as soon as 1t is safe to do so. In a
probabilities the quarantine will b
lifted in the northern section of tn
state before the epidemic has reache
its worst in southern Illinois,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25

Lady Duiferin, daughter of the sec
end marchioness of Dufferin. formerly
Florence Davis, daughter of John IL.
Davis of New York. Lady Dufferin
halls from Il line of diplomats, among
them being her mother, who saw for
eign diplomatic service in CONSTANT
NOBLE, Paris and Stockholm. The first
marchloness of Dufferin was ambassa-
dress to Russia. Turkey, Italy and
France, gained many foreign distinc-
tons and wrote several books.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
AniIine In a Pigment.

To detect the presence of aniline in
pigment little of the color is laid upon
a piece of letter paper, and drop of
spirit poured upon it. If the pig.
ment contains an aniline dye, the pa.
per will be colOred right through by
II, while a pure pigment will not al.
ter the shade Of the pape- and will
under no circumstances penetrate it.
Popular Science Monthly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Crabs Keen Watch for Enemies,

The fiddler crabs of the Philippines
have remarkably sharp eyes, ard may
be seen standing for perhaps fifteen
minutes at time quite still, scanning
the landscape for signs of their chief
enemies--snakes, skunks, frogs. toads
and fishes. Noise will not disturb
them, but they beat hnsty retreat
home II anything moves near, or boldly
stand and frantically wave the big
claw, being particularly angry IL Il lady
crab comes near.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
First Fixed Ammunition.

1t is to Gustavus Adolphus Of Swe-
den, whose reign began in 1911, that
history gives credit for the invention
OF fixed ammunition. In his cartridges
the bullets and the charge were united
in a paper case. 1t was not, however,
until 1850 that the first successful me.
tallic cartridge was patented by al
American.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Wild Duck Consumes Much Rice.

On his way Gown from Canada or
Alaska TO the Gulf, the wild duck
makes q stop-over of 30 days in the
California rice fields, and during his
stay consumes large part Of the rice
crop, cupful Of rice at meal. This,
considering that the wild duck ap.
pears in numbers of perhaps million
or so, makes the situation much more
serious than it sounds,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
ALL MEN IN DULUTH
MUST WORK OR FIGHT

Duluth, Oct 25.-To work at some
essential industry or to work for tbs
city al the work farm will be the
only choices after today OF the non
employed able-bOdied men at Duluth.
This is The notice served on the
mayor and he commissioner of pub
lie safety by Judge j. +. McGee. state
fuel administrator. through instruc-
tions from the state public safety
commission. The police VIII begin to-
day arresting men up TO the age OF
50 not employed in essential indus
tries.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Abu Slmbel.

The temples Of Abu Simbel are a
group OF rock-cut shrines in the banks
OF the Nile. The four giant colossi
guarding the entrance to the main TEN.
pie gaze TRANQUILITY over the river from
their rocky perch. For ages these
huge figures have kept their vigil by
the waters, weary vet faithful senti-
ncls Of the Nile. They are supposed to
represent Rameses the Second, and
smaller figures Of the great kings
queens and children keep watch with
their husband and father.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Rivals the "Human Fly"

OF all American animals, bighorn.
the mountain sheep. is one of the most
remarkable. Not only is he equally
remarkable in his ability 10 live. and
live well. In an environment where it
would seem that no animal of such
size could possibly sustain life. There.
on the roof of the world. he not only
Sustains life, but winter or summer.
appears TO be fat and in the best OF
condition, the Peoples Home Magazine
says.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
OLD-TIME TEACHERS ON JOE
Lid Is Taken of State Law by State
Superintendent OF
Ohio.

Bucyrus, O.-Thc bars have been
thrown down and all oldtime school
teachers can have job in Crawford
county, whether they have normal
training or not The lid has been TAX
on off the state law by the state su.
perintendent Of Instruction one of
the teachers In this county this year
will be Il wealthy farmer, who has not
taught for 20 years He will donate
portion Of his salary to the Red
Gross.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
KAISERIN is WORSE;
CHILDREN SUMMONED

Amsterdam, Oct 25.--So serious
was the condition of the German
kaiserin, who is i'll, that all of her
children have been called to her bed
side in the Potsdam palace, i. was
learned from Berlin today.
The kaiserin was so years oil on
Tuesday
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
NOTHING TO DO BUT FIGHT
Family Is in War or Doing
War Work.

Newark, O.--There Is q prominent
man in this city who Is past the forty
five milestone who wanted to be en-
rolled in the draft His excuse was
that his wife spends all her time sew.
ing for the Red Cross, that his son il
in France and that his daughter is TAX.
ing n nurses training. "There's moth.
ing for me to do but get in this game
In some other way than just buying
Liberty bonds and Thrift stamps" he
conflded to registrar.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
City and Vicinity
News

Mrs ". F. Carr went to Chicago
this morning to attend the annual
meeting of the Illinois Equal Suffrage
Association.
Mrs, William Bradley of Highland
place left today for visit with rela-
lives in Chicago and Cincinnati
Miss Ruth Fishburn went to Moline
yesterday for a visit with her uncle,
Father Kelly. Mary Klein. who has
been spending a few weeks there, will
return with her
Miss Ellen O'Meara, who has beer
"a patient at Ryburn Memorial Hos.
pital. suffering from bad attack OF
pneumonia, has fully recovered anc
was able to return to her home at
Buffalo Rock today.
Emil Klein has returned to Bour
bon Woods, where he is attendin.
school, after visit with his parents
in this city.
Neil Burns of East Chicago, Ind,
arrived in Ottawa last evening tt
take his physical examination at the
| local exemption board.
Miss Name Mcmahon returned
home yesterday from Camp Dodge
Iowa, where she was on duty 70,
several weeks as Red Cross Nurse
Miss Mcmahon was ill for severa
days before leaving Camp Dodge and
although she has recovered she will
not be able to go on nursing for sew
eral days.
Mrs. Annie Frank Of New York City
arrived in this city Wednesday for {
two months visit with Mr. and Mrs
! NJ Stiefel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
AUSTRIANS REVOLT;
SEIZE FIUME

Basic, Switzerland. Oct. 25.-Croa-
titan infantry attached to the Austro-
Hungarian army has revolted and
seized the city of Fiume. said a dis.
patch from an Austrian source today.
Fiume is an important port on the
Adriatic Sea in Hungary. It has d
population of about 10000. Before the
war 1t had big commercial trade.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
IN SOUTH AMERICA

Washington, Oct. 25.-The seismo-
graph at Georgetown University re-
corded an earthquake of moderate in
tensity between 1l:4S last night and
1915 this morning. |, was about iif-
Teen hundred miles from Washington,
probably in South America.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Anatomical Query.

Harry was fond OF drawing. espe.
cially pictures Of animals. One day
he was trying TO draw a horse and got
along nicely until he came to the
legs. After Several unsuccessful at
tempts he askea allow 10 a horses
legs begin. | wonder7'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sym
pathy extended during cur late be
reavement, the death of Frank Both
well, and for floral tributes contrib
uted.
James Boutwell, and family.
Mrs. Frank Bot iwell.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Then and Now.

"Thlrty years age" said the man
who had Travelled to the end of the
earth and most If the way back, IL
started ont, alone, un&ided. without
friends to help me along, with the in
tention Of making the world pay me
the Twins; that it owes mo. My only
allies were dollar bin and II deter
mination to make Il million more. To-
day (and he threw out his chest proud
iy) still have the determination and
fifty cents in change"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Pride Always STUMBLING Block,

Pride brings many into error, and
makes them sometimes fall into blind.
ness almost incurable Let the fall
of the proud, thus foolishly presum.
ing on themselves, serve thee for q
warning, and keep thee ever humble
Thomas Kcmpis.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
CASUALTIES LESS THAN
PRISONERS CAPTURED

London, Oct 25.-During the last
eight days the prisoners taken by the
allies on the western front have
greatly exceeded the allies casualties,
il was learned here today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
main want add section page five)

FOR RENT-lWO or three furnlsheo
rooms for light housekeeping; mod.
Tel. G1S.X,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free 1rader-Journal by W. L.
Mnyre, member of Chicago Board o,
Trade. Moloney building, phone 1O4l
Correspondent Lamson Bros. & Co..
Chicago.
farm
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
Vienna Seeks Terms.

Paris. Oct 25.-Hungary intends to
apply direct to the entente govern,
ments to ascertain on what terms
they will grant an armistice and peace
70 Hungary. it is reported in political
circles In Budapest. according to a
Zurich dispatch to the Journal
Austria.H Hungary already is recon
ciled to the idea of unconditional ca
pitulation, says a Vienna dispatch tC
the Frankfort Zeitung. because vi
emma is threatened with famine, the
authorities are powerless and laws
are no longer enforced.
Baron Won Hussarek, Austrian pre-
sons reply to Austria in the house OF
lords In Vienna Tuesday, said that
Austria was able to indorse the Pres
Hent's peace program without forsak
Ing deep-rooted convictions.
Hapsburgs for Justice.
He declared it was historic an.
fundamental idea OF the Hapsburs
monarchy that all its peoples shOul(
have equal rights. He did not thin
the Presidents reply would result il
a breaking off of exchanges.
Czech members declared that tn,
plan embodied in the imperial mani
festo for t he establishment of ;
Czech state was impracticabe.
President Wilson's reply to Aus
tria's note has had an overwhelmn'
effect in Vienna. Not only was Their
a violent panic in financial circles, bu
the note was considered in politica
quarters as being extremely humiliat
ing 70 the dual monarchy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25

FOR SAL.E-New 7-room house, on
four acres of land, u half mile east
of ,Shabbona Park, in Freedom town
ship, at a bargain if taken soon,
owner mo Mr 20 Iowa Address liver
lverson, la.H!le. X. 3.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
TO REMAIN CLOSED
Continued from page H.

VCUHllHUCu ITOM page II
years. Several years ago he went to
Ladd to reside.
Besides his parents he is survived
by his widow and four children.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
INITIALS OF ALLIES
IN BABYS NAME

Kirkwood, Ga,--The big war
has resulted in the coming of a
new name. A baby girl born to
Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Williams has
Just been christened "Abife."
The letters composing the name
are the initials Of America, Bel
GUM, Italy, France and Eng
land.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-25
REPORT AUSTRIA
WILL SURRENDER
REPORTS FROM VARIOUS EURO
PeAN COUNTRIES SAY AUSTRIA
IS TO APPLY TO THE ENTENTE
GOVERNMENTS FOR A sEPA.
RATE ARMISTICE-Fooo SITUA.
TON GROWING PERILoUS.

Amsterdam, Oct 25-The speedy
unconditional surrender of the Aus.
troHungarian monarchy is probable,
according to Vienna dispatch to the
Frankfort Gazette.
Washington, Oct. pa dispatch
from Holland says Austrian newspa-
pers declare it VIII be difficult to sup
ply Vienna with food now that I'm
ports from Polarh are shut off on ac-
count OF the hungarian situation and
tho closing of the Bohemian and Mo
ravian frontiers.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

This isDa sort of topsy turvy world.
No one seems satisfied One man is
struggling to get justice, and another
is flying from it. One man is saving
up to buy house and another is trying
hard to sell his dwelling for less than it
cost to get rid of it. One man is spend
ing all the money he can earn in taking
a girl to theatre or show and sending
her valuable presents in hopes that he
may eventually make her his wife and
his neighbor is spending all the gold he
has saved trying to get divorce. One
man keeps a pistol to protect himself
against burglars, while his neighbor
doesn't keep one for fear of shooting
or some member of the family.
One man pays for his paper in advance
because ne can read it with a greater
relish, while another takes it four or five
years without paying a cent for it, and
enjoys it hugely all the while. Surely a
queer old world this is.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31
10 Make Your Town Prosper.

Don't fret.
Talk about it.
Write about it,
Beautify the streets,
Patronize the merchants
BE friendly to everybody.
Advertise in it's newspaper.
Elect good men to all Offices
Don't grumble about hard times.
Avoid gossip about your neighbors
Keep your side walks in good repair.
DO your trading with your own mer-
chants.
If you don't think of any good word
don't say anything about it.
If you are rich, invest something: EN-
ploy somebody, be a rustler.
Remember every dollar invested in
permanent improvements is so much on
interest. '''
BE courteous to strangers that come
among you, SO that they may go awav
with good impressions.
Always cheer on the men who po in
Tor improvements, your portion of the
cost VIII be nothing only what is lust
Don't kick at any proposed improve
ment because it is not at Your door, or
fear your taxes will be raised fiftv cents
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31
STATE f,,s.. e Sans;y S9a,s; CITY Y OF Toledo.

Lucas County. %. "1SeA
is senior, partner OF the firm Of f. j.
Cheney q Co... doing business in the CITY
OF Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and H that said firm will pay the sum OF
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day Of December.
A. D. 1855. a. w. GLEASON,
lSeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in.
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF tho System Send
for testimonials. free.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

SIX as substitute for the more
costly gingham is one of the instances
how In these upsidc-down times the
whirliglg Of time Is taking It's reycnpcs
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

What the men Of this country need
more than anything else Is collar
that will allow four-in-hand necktle
to slip through without twisting the
collar or tearing the tie.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

All indications are to the effect that
tne ohiy place where the eligible man
or draft age will be made to feel at
home is In the army training comn.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Inc announcement that summer
Shocs are to be simple fails to over
come the financial complications in.
Volvcd in getting Il pair.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Ihc atrocities Of war are not con.
hhcd to Europe Some people, wishing
10 help us muddic through, are advo-
c"'lhe an "eat-an-onion day"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

The old saying about "a rich mans
war ana poor mans fight" loses point
"hch the proceedings of the excmp-
ton boards are examined.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

One now begins to understand the
reasoning of the woman who carried n
thermometer in her pocket SO that she
could enjoy the weather.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

According to the now psychological
charts in the army, Il man with fIat
rect may serve his country, but not
With Il flat head
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

There were never enough railroad
cars for peace times, and with q war
to supply something was bound to give
way.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Crops are fairly good. Picking cotton,
making syrup and sowing grain is the
order of the day with the farmers
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31
WE BUY
GDED FALSE TEETH

We pay from $500 to $500 per set
(broken or not.) We also pay actual
value for Diamonds, old Gold, Silver and
Bridge-work. Send at once by parcel
post and receive cash by return mail
RsaZER'S TOOTH SPECIALITY
Dept. X, 2OO7 So. 5th st.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

buttcr is selling in Berlin at 1926 a
pound. Perhaps that Is one Of the rca-
SUNS me kaiser does not know which
,siue or his bread Is buttcred.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Rev. 3. f. Murphey and D. II. Alex.
ander were in our section on business
last week.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Our sympathy goes out to the man
who, coming over here from Paris in
order to get fed up carnivorously at
1.-THE center Of the meat industry, mr.
trlyed on meatless Tuesday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Considering the increasing high cost
great many young fellows admit the
truth Of the statement that tits better
(; to have loved and lost than never to
! have lost at all.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

a. l. winchester was r. Wahalla re-
Gently and reports cotton as being good
on the Oconee side. Mr.. Winchester
has also recently built new store house
where Sunset post office will be kept
He is thinking of putting in stock of
goods which will be great convenience
and help to this section.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

what football manager Linden
burE would make. with his consum-
mate ability to cook up bear stories
about his camp
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Some people who say that Amcri-
cans have no sense of beauty never saw
The knitting-bag brigade in action.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Every time a housewife orders beef
instead of veal she is giving that calf
n chance to grow into full steerhood.
A three-yenr-old will feed moro Amer
lean boys at the front than a calf will.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

! Exercise is good means Of keeping
warm and there is no limit op' it. Even
exercise of the imagination as to the
Ipreclse causes Of congestion and con
gealment is permissible.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

1t is well enough to hope for an early
peace, but working for speedy victory
IS much better.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Faced by tho horrors Of sugar fam.
inc some people will be driven to eat
ing candy.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-10-31

Much has been said in praise Of the
firccss cooker, but the firclcss heater
has no friends.