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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-01
o.: This paper has enlisted
with the government in the
cause of America for the
period of thewar --..-.-
ZONE SYSTEM FOR PERIODICALS


The National magazines have sue
ceeded in enlisting several of our
country friends in the work Of Sc
curing signatures asking for the re-
peal of the new Zone system of per.
iodical postage which is to take effect
next July. Our advice is, don't do it.
A fair rate of postage based on the
zone system will do no injury to the
best interests of the country 1t may
lessen the number of trashy national
magazines that now clog the mails
at big loss to the Government, but
it will not destroy any publication
really worth while. Magazines are
usually prepared weeks ahead of their
publication dates and have to be ship
ped in freight cars by the Government
to large centers where they are dis
tributed thru the mails This at rate
of only one cent a pound, while books,
which are usually given more careful
preparation, are charged eight cents
q pound in the mails. Newspapers
usually circulate within the country
tributary to their place of publication
and will be strengthened rather than
injured by law which requires out
side publications to pay fair price
= for being carried into their territory,
SLING SHOTS PROHIBITED
Boys, take Notice.: Complaints be-
Ing continually received of boys U.s.
Ing sIingshots and shooting at birds.
windows and electric light bulbs, |
nuisance abated at once. The use of
sIingshots is therefore prohibited, and
all such found on the person Of boys
will be confiscated and offenders will
be prosecuted.
49, Alfred GiIbertson,
~ Chief Of Police.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-01
Political Announcements

PAID ADVERTISEMENT.
(This advertisement is authorized by
John P. Dale, for which $1,000 has
been paid)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-01
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN.

Rev. E. M. Hanson, pastor.
New London: Sunday school next
Sunday at 10 A. M.
Nordland: Services in the Nord-
land church Sunday, May 9Th at II
o'clock.
Ladies Aid, May End at Swedberg's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-01

SWEDISH LUTHERAN
Rev. A. F.. Almer, pastor.
Thursday, Willing Workers will
meet at Henning Olander's.
Sunday school at two O'Clock.
Services Sunday at 3 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
MOONEY STRIKE PROPOSED.
Seattle Labor Council Votes, and
Asks Unions Hefereudun.

SEATTLE, Wash. November d.
BY unanimous vote, the Seattle con-
strike December 8 unless prior to
that time Thomas J. Mooney. con-
victed of murder In connection. with
q San Francisco bomb explosion had
been granted q new trial or given has
freedom, Immediate referendum. vote
on the strike resolution was asked o.
all labor unions amliafed with the
council.
Voue by the unions On the strike
resolutions will begin today. Copies
OF the resolution Will Be wired To- 9TH
er central labor bodies over the coun-
try asking that similar action be
taken, and the officials Of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor aE8 to be
asked to direct the movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
PuLn TuMuIrY DIES.
Sasretn:y to President at Bedside Of
Nkther When End Comes.

IHRS8sY CITY. N. J.. November 81.
Philip Tumulty. father Of Joseph
p. Tumallty. secretary to President
twiison. died at his home here last
:aaaAt afesE.an Illness OF several days.
Secondary Tumulty. who left WASH
ingtun last week to be with his faith
er.. was. 1t htz bedside when the end
Mr. Tuunity. who was a contractor
and real estate operator. served in the
civil wazs In 1886 and 1887 he was
slecte& 10 the New Jersey assembly
On tho democratic ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
11ETRICAHS STRAG6IINH N.
leased Prisoners Gross Line Sin.
ely and in PAifx,

l AAfERICAN HEADQUARTERS m
FRANCE. November 70 (by the Asss-
gated Press).-Amer1can prisoners
pleased by the Germans are making
tteir way sing1y and in pairs across
dc limo ~ various points
The returned men give VARYING ac-
epuHts OF their treatment by the Ger
r&aus. Some say they were treated
NY haFshly and bfutaIly, while
d3tsrs say their eaptorS were stern.
hHf NOT unduly harsh. SeemtngIy EIe
s1mfafSe1ation Of the prison Ii which
- AO1GD0D Voe0 evo1ook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Troops Go to Rest Areas

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. November 81 CBy the Asso-
ciated Press)-The movement OF
kmericen troops TO the rest areas be-
hind the former ffghtinG front is pru-
crossing rapidly. The 7Sth, SD, 39th
and 2Sth divisions have Withdrawn
from the front and now are in rest
camps. Tbs ssh, SBsh. S1ss and 6th
divisions are marchin9 to the rest
areas. It il understood that the Eth
Division will be moved to . Fesf camp
In southern Francs.
the 5th, Ssth. SON and 7sth dfvi-
sions have been formed into the 7th
Army Corps and viii renaia tempo
rarily IA Ghefr old positions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Will HAVE H
POTOMAC Park
Route Across Washington
! Channel Is to Be Establish
ed Next Spring..

East Potomac Park, with its. exten-
sire facilities for outdoor games and
pastimes, is to be mzde more access
lille to the general public.
After considerable difficulty Col
Clarence s. Ridley. the. engineer odn-
Ger in charge Of public buildings and
grounds, has completed arrangements
for the establishment early next
spring Of a ferry service between the
mainland and the lower end of the park
peninsula.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
DIES At NEWPORT HNME..
Widow Of Gen. Edmund Rice May
Be Buried at ARLINGTON.

Mrs. Elizabeth Huntington Rice. wild
ow OF Brig, Gen. Edmund Rice, died
Sunday night at her home, Sea Haven.
on Bliss road, Newport Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been an
nounced, but it is probable that she
will be buried at Arlington.
Mrs. Rice was born in Cincinnati,
but for several years spent the sum-
Washington, where she was well
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Granted Ballet IaspecHsn.

NEW YORK, November 21.-eu-
preme Court Justice PhHbin has
grantsd Gov. Whitmxn,s application
for an examinations Of ballots east
foe governor In the recent election
In tho couaxies Of New FORK and the
Break
70 VII - IaSe - Doea1eT WA9n =
eeRs1dc1te q syeceG0A % fssued, -
the eount Of soIdieST VOTE does uOt
Ia u1t1 DeesuntSg n sesss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
n. LEUPP's FUNERAL
Se1vices to Be Held at Stoaeleigh
Court Tomorrow.

yuneral services for Francis z,
9sup0. author. newspaper writer and
primer United States Indian commits
9suer, who died Tuesday. will Be
ND az Stoneleigh Court, at 3 O'Clock.
Pmcrrow afternoon The officiating
Itinister will be Rev. DR.. Roland Cot
Pn Smith, rector Of St Johns Epfs-
opal Church. Lafayette square. who
Yss one Of Mr.. Leupp's intimate
tfiends. The intermsut win be prtsata
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
PRESIuENT 1AeKAYTu FIEHT
Postal Head to Garry Government
(. Case to- Court Of Claims.

NEW YORK, November zt-Ueolar
ing that the Postmaster General pro-
poses ton make q heavy profit cut Of
the postal lines" which wilt he used
| to- pay his lossas on thu Western
Union, lfnes." Clarence H Mackay,
president OF the Postal Telegraph and
Cable Company, stated that be Woff1d
go to- the Court Of Clai1na to tight the
government operation compensation
award announced from Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

be held at 1 o'clock Saturday at her
late home, with services at 8 O'Clock at
Arnold Chapel. In the CHARGE cfrkev.
1,-~.r~n.c - I'll a5;ta'f
Miss Dickey had been .iSsideHf of
Great Falls for more than aaf0rty
years, She was born in the tio1lse in
which she died. = - ofs5 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

Miss Mary Idella Diekey. daughter
of Mrs. Julia A. Dickey cf Great Fails
Va. died this morning at the old
Dickey homo at Great TatIA follow
ing . short illness. The funeral viii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
SLAYER BEroRE July.
Di Benedetto Fourth in Four Days
in Coroner's Court.

Antonio di Benedetto. barber At go
11th street southeast. who yesterday
afternoon fatally cut Jacob A. Kroon.
his father-in-law. faced q coroner's
jury at the morgue today.
It was the fourth homicide inquest
conducted by Coroner hewitt this
week. one each day. InQuests in the
other cases were conducted over the
bodies of William Alexander. Daniel
Graney and william Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Railroad Material Found.

streets were decorated and civilians
were out in force to receive the Amer
leans. Here the latter found twenty
one locomotives in good condition and
a. yard full of passenger coaches, fiat
cars and freight cars. The round
house also is in such condition that 1t
can be used by the Americans
In Aumetz a number Of straggferS
from. the German army were disarmed
and made prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Many Going Back to Camps.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
IN FRANCE, Tuesday, November
10 Cby the Associated Press).-While
the Sd American Army is making it's
way toward the German frontier
other units are slowly going back to
their old training areas
A greater portion Of the troops
still is in the battle areas, but many
detachments have reached the camps
esta blished last year, where there
are ample environments and hospitals
and where large supplies of fuel are
available Here the men will be
made as comfortable as possible In
we'll heated hutS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Additional Subscriptions.

Additional subscriptions were an
nounced today. as follows: Alien
property custodian, S1,150 (addi-
fional); St. Margaret's p. E. Church.
SSS2.53; Church Of the Reformation,
S3a2; Holton Arms School, 500 (addi-
uonai); George C. Ramsey, 800; E. c.
Coapman, 500; Mrs. Ezra L Rooms.
300; Cosmos Theater (additionaD,
800; Cosmos Theater subscriptions,
1900 and Palace Theater (addi-
ttonal), 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
6 GOVERNMENT WORKERS
!. GIVE FREELY TO FUND
Treasury Leads Departments, With
!: War a Gloss S.cond-List Show
T. ing Contributions.

: fAs fcyiewing shows how the government
ePRkeFs in the various departments contributed
- d united war work fund:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
BUYS Launch Bartholdi.

He is enabled to do that through an
appropriation Of $40, 600, made at are
cent session of Congress. The gaso'
line launch; Barthuldi. for many years
employed in taking pleasure parties
up the Chesapeake and. Ohio canal to
Great Falls and other points. has been
acquired by the government for the
Potomac Park ferry.
That craft is declared to be adnira-
bly,. adapted for the service. Trips
will be made from the 7th street. car
lines at the. foot of 18th street across
the Washington channel of the Poto-
mac to landings to be established OIL
Potomac Park near the athletic field
house, directly opposite. and the
picnic grounds near tile point of the
park opposite the Army War College.
Owing to the lateness of the season
no attempt will be made to start. the
ferry service before spring. In the
Intervening time necessary altera-
tions in the boat will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

The Swiss frontier along the south.
ern border Of Alsace has been orderei
closed until Alszce is occupied by al
lied troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Germans Deserving Armistice.

Everywhere the Americans found
were found abandoned along the
road at various places. having broken
down during the haste in the with
drawal Nowhere are the Germans
Intentionally damaging property, SO
far as is known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Carries 100 Passengers.

The Bartholdi was purchased from
A. L. Hilton, it's owner, at an unnamed
figure. It is stated, however. that the
available $4,000 will cover the pur-
chase, necessary alterations and, OPP
Grating expense for year. The boat
is 70 feet long. IA feet wide and has
a draft of four feet loaded. It has
a large cabin and a clear upper deck
covered. by an awning. Il. has a. ca
pacity of 100 passengers and will be
able to make regular trips at frequent
intervals.
When the ferry is established the
people of Washington will become bet
ter acquainted with the beauties and
advantages of. lower Potomac Park,
heretofore. restricted to- owners OF
autos and equestrians.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

(COn1lnueQ from F1fSC Fd8c.J
cent rate for the first three. months
and the ninety-cent rate for the re-
mainder of the year would be about,
s222 $685. IA, less than for the, year
1917
Continuing, the petition says:
1.-The actual result CT the operations
of the Washington Gas Light COM
pany for the first nine months of 1913.
and estimating for the remainder Of
the year 1918, SHOWS that the COM
missions anticipated results from the
90-cent rate are not only far short of
the revenue derived in 1918, after pay
ing operating expenses, is much less
than the revenues derived in 1917 ON
the 75-cent rate and greatly made
quate for the proper operation of it's
plants, the maintenance of it's credit
and a return of even s, per cent on tho
fair value of it's property as fixed by
the commission.
Say Cost Is Not Met.
"In fact. in the month of September,
1913, the revenues derived by the
company from. all sources were i'm
sufficient to pay the cost Of gas at the
burner, maintenance, taxes and inter-
est on it's bonded and other indebted
HUluAAS DIS d TcluIlA
the stockholders in the form Of diyd-
dends."
Discussing the commissions valua-
ito nof the oompany's property for
rate-maAing purposes, in which $500
900 was allowed for materials and sup
plies and cash working capital, the
company sets up that, on account CT
it's rapid growth in recent years, op-
eratfons during the past year or two
clearly demonstrate. the inadequacy
OF this amount
During: the. past year or mors the
requirements have been more, than
double the amount allowed by the conn.,
mission, it is asserted. In September
last, according to the petitions, the
amount of materials and supplies on
hand totaled $63s, Hall, OF an increase
of more than 100000 over the amount
fixed by the commissions, valuation.
It is further stated that the company
has not had sufficient money with wlrtsh
to meet its bills, and in several instances
has had to give its notes bearing inter-
est for purchases made, thereby losing
not only the interest it will have to- pay
on the &otes, but the: discount which
it frequently saved by prompt payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

Former Saxon King in Silicia.
ZURICH. Switzerland. November 20
The former King Of Saxony, with
his family, has gone to reside in the
Chateau SyMlisnort, SILICA, under
special protection Of Silician soldiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Hungarian Peopl9s Repuhaie.' y

BUDAPEST, Hungary, November "a.
via. Basle-Th governments has da-
oitled that the ofKcia1 tttta o9 Hungary
from now on SHAH he the 'l9un4a1ian
Peoples Republic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
GAS COMPANY ASKS
PERMISSION To- PUT
RATES UP TO %.1O

Continued from First: Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Popular Coats.

In the materials most favored and IN
models that win appeal strongiy-whether
you want the smart designs or the more
conservative effects. Plain in finish or
with handsome fur collars and cuffs.
Bolivias, Crystal Cord, Silyertone, etc.
Plain .$35 to $95
With Fur !. .$55 to $l95
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21
Silk Underwear.

The practical kind-made up in the
desirable Jersey silk-eut amply large and
finished with dainty care. Vests, Blouses,
Camisoles, Envelope Chemises, Gowns
and Bloomer and Camisole Sets. .
$3.50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-21

afternoon probably less t1aU h1lf =
dozen of the nuEnber knew what was
to be reported.
The evening world., 1918-02-21
COLUMBIA AND BARNARD
TO GET 100000 EACH
Are Residuary Legatees Under Gen.
Carpenters Will-Olhcr
Public Bequesl,.

Columh University aus Rarnird col
i'go receive approximately 81 900 900
each ~ residuary lcgatoc- Of the estate
u Gen. Horace ". C~arpeutlcr. whose
vii, disposing ~ an estate 4 more
'nan E3,jO0,0O0 has Just oocu filed for
probate.
Barnard receives a specific bolusst u
100000 to establish Scholarships Tor
girls, Chinese girls mot excluded
Columbia receives enough 20 bring tle
Dean Lung Fund Tor tho chinese D"-
I%artment, established by Gen. Carpe..
tier, TO 5000, 900, and aisn 20 bring the
d ard H.. Carpenter Memorial Furd
u the same amount, In memory OF
br. Rubin $. Carpenter. $4,000 IA eft
20 Columbia's Medical Scuy0l.
other% bequests include. University Of
California. $4,000 Pacific Theological
Seminary, $4,000 Presbyterian Hos
pital, 100000 Sloane Maternity Hos
pltal, 10000 Tuskegee Normal and
ladustrial institute, $4,000. Christian
College at Canton. CHINA. t3J. 900
Saratoga County Inhrnury. established
by Gen. Carpenticr. $4,000.
The evening world., 1918-02-21
HAS NOT HAD AN
HOURS SICKNESS
Since He Commenced 10
Take Fruit a-tiVeS'

Three years ago I began 10 feel
rundown and tired, aud suffered very
much from Liver and Kidney Trouble.
Having heard Of "Fruit-a-tiycr, Z
thought would trr thom The re-.
suit vas surprising
II hare not hqd uH h0ur's sickness
since I commenced using "Frlit-a.
tlyes" or Fruit Ltr,r Irblcfs, and
know nov What I ha' emit known for
Il good many years the blessing Of a
healthy body and 0lear thinking
brain" WALTER ! MARRIOTT
soc. a box, T. for $3.50, trial size Csc.
At all dealers or sent by Fruit-a.tives
Limited, o~gdensburg, y, Y.-Advt,
The evening world., 1918-02-21
Margaret Anglin
QueenOfT Tragedy
Greek 'Medea'

A RbAL queen Of tragedy was
~ realized by Margaret Anglin
yesterday afternoon in the
"Medea" OF Euripides at Carnegie
Hall.
An interesting Electra at her frst
performance here. Miss Anglin rose
to new heights. First Of all, clad In
a green robe, with a scarlet scarf
and a tiger skin over her shoulder.
she was a striking figure. A gray
strand in her hair gave another touch
OF character. Altogether she was su-
perb. and she acted az though she
we're inspired by something moro
than tradition. Her Medea Is a tri-
umph that no other actress on our
stage could hope TO equal.
A wonderful picture TO gaze upou
Miss Anglin at the same time made
one feel that Hell hath no fury like
n woman scorned." In one scene
after another. with blazing eyes. she
uade this tragedy n burning thing.
In the heavens, at the last, with a
dragon-drawn chariot and the death
OF the children In her train, she made
herself felt. Her sweeping, bitter
passion in other scenes OF the play
proclaimed her n great actress with
tho tragic spirit. The physical work.
alone, that she did. was remarkable.
TIon. too, there was the subtlety she
gave TO Mcdea.
Altogether. this performance estab-
fishes Margaret Anglin az tho great
oct tragic actress " our times.
The evening world., 1918-02-21
GROSS, FEVERISH
CHILD Is BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look, Motherl See if tongue
is coated, breath hot
or stomach sour.
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender StoIn-
ach. liver, bowels,

Every mother realizes, after giving
,er children "California Syrup OK
'1gs," that this is their ideal Laxative,
because they love lts pleasant taste
and It thoroughly %cleanses the tender
.'ttle stomach. liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath Is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue. motheri II coated, give a
tessPoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and In a few hours all tho
foul, co%nstiPated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the how
cis' and you have a we'll, playful child
again When It's little system Is full Of
cold throat sore. has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem-
her. a good 'inside cleansing" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep california
syrup Of Pigs" handy; they know q
teaspoonful To-day saves a sick child
Tomorrow. Ask your druggist FOR a
bottle Of California Syrup OF Pigs
which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages and srown-ups
printed on the bottle. Bewa.sof coun-
t%erfeits sold here, so don't 0r fooled
Get the genuine, made by California
Fig Syrup Company."-AdyL,
The evening world., 1918-02-21
from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyons should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast

Why Is man and woman, half the
time, feeling nervous, respondent,
worried, some days headachy, dull
n unstrung, some days really in
capacitated by illness1
II we all would practise inside-bath-
Ing, what a gratifying change would
take place. Instead of thousands of
half-sick, misunderstanding souls with
pasty, muddy compilations we should
see crowds of happy, healthy, rosy
checked people everywhere. The rea-
son is that the human system does not
rid itself each day of all the waste
which It accumulates under our pres
ent mode of living. For every ounce
OF food and drink taken into the sys-
tenn nearly an ounce of waste material
must be carried out, else it ferment.
and forms ptOmaine-liko poisons
which are absorbed into the blood.
Men and women, whether sick or
well, are advised to drink each morn
ing before breakfast, n glass Of real
hot water with a teaspoonful of lime
stone phosphate in IL, as "A harmless
means Of washing out of the stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels the indi-
gestible material, waste, SOU bile and
toxins.
Millions Of people who had their
turn at constipation, bilious attacks,
acid stomach, days and sleep
less nights have become real cranks
about the morning inside-bath. A
quarter pound Of limestone phosphate
will not cost much at the drug store,
but Is sufficient to demonstrate to any
n its cleansing, s%weetening and
freshening effect upon the system
Advt.
The evening world., 1918-02-21
ToHN MCCORMACK, the Irish

ToHN MCCORMACK, the Irish
tenor, inimitabie singer OF baI-
= lads of the Green Isle, came back
again TO his first love. Opera, at the
Metropolitan Opera House last night,
where he sang Mario { .aradossi In
Puccini's ''Tosca." There no
ments OF surprisingly good singing
that he vouchsafed to us, and all tho
tlmo he sang well. His swan song
was exduisitely pronounced. with
simple and appealing pathos and with
no excess OF sobblng Mr.. McCor-
mack may not be a great actor. He
isn't. He knows II. But. barring
three tenors. one OF whom is lncop-
parable. l do not recall who al
l~mpersonate the character better, or
that al Sing It as well.
Geraldine Farrar. who was Floria
Tosca, has developed her character
ization into n great impersonation.
Not for the first time have l said that
every performance TO her Is n rchear-
sal In which she studies, digeBts. and
improves her conception. Her diva,
the toast of Romo, nov IL become a
captivating In action, beautiful to
the eye, a veritablo siren of allure
ment figure OF commanding import.
II Is a pity that not all tine glory OF
her voice, attacked by in~dlspositiou
from the very beginning OF the sea
son, II yot restored 20 her: but
moro convincing, touching. appealing
and lnNMlU aInnlnH ~ tho "NNaA
dArte' Is not recalled by me. And I
have heard Ternina, and all the other
artists since Ternina, who created
the part for us. not forgetting that
great American artist Olive Frem-
stad. Please, Mr.. Gatti, restore Nine.
Fremstad to us!
with all due respect to Maurice