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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
THE AMERICAN WORKING MEN
AND THE WAR.

Behind our fighting army in France
is our great industrial army here al
home. Every worker, every wage
Garner, has great opportunity to
perform a national service. He can
speed up his production of material
he can economic in consumption, and
lessen the drainage on our resources,
leaving the more for our army and
our allies, and with the resultant saw
ing by purchasing Liberty Bonds and
War Savings Stamps he can help fl
nance his country at war.
And the workingmen of America
are doing their duty-are, as Presi
dent Wilson says, bearing their share
Of the national burden nobly.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
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BLOOD RIVER.
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The dry weather continues and

The dry weather continues and
crops are looking bad,
Wheat thrashing Is the order OF
the day in this community and the
yield is good.
Letters received last week by the
parents of j. B. and W. B. Bucy.
members of Battery D., who are now
in France, say they enjoyed the trirs
fine and had seen some of the pret-a
liest country in the world. The boys
say they will be home in few more
months.
Munice and Bernice Dale atta led
church at Puryear last Sunday.
Mrs Kate MeCuiston, who has
been seriously i'll, is reported better,
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Curry Gruffs,
July 9th, a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. b. j Fitzgerald were
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs
d. McCuiston this week.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
The "Y' Men Are To Be
Found Where Battle Is Hot

''If you want to know what the Y. NJ
G. A. means to the soldiers. 20 where
the fighting is hot" is the regular
reply of the American soldiers Ia
France, according to oablegram re-
ceived recently by the National War
Work Council telling of more secre-
taries who have been under liquid
fire attacks, as well as gas and shell
fire. The American Expeaitionary of.
ficers have sent scores of letters to
the Paris headquarters OF the ~"
praising the work of the Red Triangle
workers. declaring them to be indis.
pensable.
More than thousand "Y'' secre.
tariss are in advanced positions and
dusouts under constant shell fire.
There are no cutters and they re.
fuse to be relieved. saying that whers
the troops 30 the Y. M. G. A. viii stiok
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
CROIX De GUERRE GIVEN
TO Y. N. c. A. WORKER

Taking his Croix de Guerre from
his own breast, French army cap
tain, by orders Of his general. pinned
it on the coat of Edwin Ely, of No. "a
West Eighty-eighth street, New York
according to cablegram just received
from overseas. Mr.. Ely Is a Y. M @
A. secretary of Foyer du Soldat.
Ely was later invited to dinner BY
the Commanding General. When hs
entered all the officers stood at salute
until he was seated at the side OF the
General The General made an adj
dress thanking Ely and the Y. M. G
A. Tor their work in France and ex
pressed regret tbat he was not. able
70 confer an Official decoration.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
GOVERNMENT RAILROAD
ADMINISTRATION.

The general policy and purpose of
the Railroad Administration as an
nounced by Director General McA-
doc may be briefly summarized as
follows:
First, the winning of the war to
which everything must be subordi-
mated; second, the service Of the pub
lie, which means maintenance and
improvement of railroad properties,
50 as to provide safe and adequate
transportation facilities at lowest
cost; third; the promotion of SYM
rathy, understanding, and coopera-
ton between the administration and
the 100000 railroad employees
and the l00,000,000 patrons, which
later includes every individual in the
Nation; fourth; the application of
sound economies, including elimina-
ton of superfluous expenditures,
pdJHnSHI VI Jucb Wages anu JUST anu
plompt compensation for injuries,
economical purchases of material and
equipment, adoption of standardized
equipment and approved devices for
saving life and labor, economic rout-
ing 70 rfreight and passenger traffic,
intense employment of all equipment,
and careful record and scientific stu
dy to secure, the greatest efficiency.
The Director General states that
while the development of this policy
requires time, great process has been
made toward the desired goal. He
commends heartily the intelligence,
public spirit, loyalty and enthusi-
asm of the members of the Railroad
administration and the officers and
! employees of the railways,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26

Joe H. Mccall solicits your help
in the Democratic primary August
1. ct.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Bond Stropp; Mr..
and Mrs. Vein Sissen, Of Lynnville,
Ky, visited Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Walk
or Saturday.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
WORK OF THE MINIS.

714,139,119 new coins with value
Of SAB, 596,895, were made during the
fiscal year ending June 80 last, which
breaks all previous records. The
minis worked on a twenty-four hour
day basis most of the year. Over
500,000,000 cent pieces, nearly 49,
100000 nickles, 100000 half dol
lars, 45,OO0,o00 quarters, and 116,-
100000 dimes were coined.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26
THE LOCAL NEWS
FROM CLAYTON
Crops are looking fine but needing

Crops are looking fine but needing
rain.
Miss Bessie George is visiting in
memphis this week.
Miss Leila Williams has returned
from visit to Brinkley, Ark
A great deal of interest is devoted
to stock raising in this part of the
country.
Farmers have had fine weather for
saving hay and they have made good
use of it.
The young people of this commune
nifty enjoyed a picnic at the lake on
Friday
Bro Wages, of Dresden, delivered
an interesting sermon at Reelfoot
Sunday.
A large crowd attended the fish
fry at the opening of Crescent
School Monday.
Speeches were made in the after
noon for the purpose of organizing a
Parent Teachers Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond Stropp; Mr..
and Mrs. Vein Sissen, Of Lynnville,
Ky, visited Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Walk
or Saturday.
On the oath of July number of
friends and relatives assembled at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor
and enjoyed ice cream and fish fry,
Those present residing out of the
neighborhood were: Mrs. Herman
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-07-26

Howard and Mrs. Logan, of Wood
ward, Mills; Mr.. Lowell Howard, of
Antioch; Miss Bessie Powell, of I'm
ion City and DR.. Glover, of Prote-
mus. All reported having had nice
time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
3RD maine NOTES

Company -. 81 Regiment Infcntrv.
y. q. - NJ. OF I}iddeford. Tucsday !
evening elected the following officers
Capt. Edwin II. Gowen; ist' Lieut.. q.
Carroll Carter: "a Lieut. Joseph T.
Provencher. The election was con
Quoted by Major James l. Moriarty
of Lewiston, assisted by Lieut.. Chap
man Of Portland. The company now
has 100 members.
Non commissioned officers and first
class privates were appointed Tuesday
night for Company A. Third Maine IN
fantry. National Guard. at the regular
drill period held in the Portland Arm
DRY. The following men were selected :
First Sergeant, L. +. Strout; supply
sergeant, 4. J. Sherar; mess sergeant.
4. y. Elliot: duty sergeants r. F..
chapman, J. r. Thones, x. II. Hag-
sett. c. b. Kinds. ID. H. Sayward
y. W. Cox. X. Q. Brewster.
CorpOrals. F. II. Ripley. W. G. Blake,
G. J. Fickett, T. J. Regan, W. S. Old
nixon, y. r. koughan. j. +. Bigelow,
w. Barnes. G. W. Smith. j. +. O'Hara,
D. J. E. Johnston, Roger Small.
First CLASS privates named were
P. Allen Chantereau, n. G. Chapman
Collins, Daniels. Gooding, Grant, Gray
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
Vigorous Men
and Women are
in Demand

If your ambition has left you, your
happiness has gone forever unless you
take advantage of Bowditch- Webster
Co.'S magnificent offer to refund your
money on the first box purchased II
Wendelrs Ambition Pills do not put
vour entire system in fine condition
and give you the energy and vigor you
have lost. ,.
Be ambitious, be strong, be vigorous.
Bring the ruddy glow of health to your
cheeks and the right sparkle that oe-
notes perfect manhood and womanhood
to your eyes.
Wendell's Ambition Pills, the great
nerve tonic, can't be beat Tor tiiat urea
feeling. nervous troubles, poor blood
headaches, neuralgia, restiesshess.
trembling. nervous prostration. mental
depression, loss of appetite and kidney
or liver complaints
In two days you will feel better. In
a week you will feel fine. and after
taking one box you will have your oio-
time confidence and ambition.
Be sure and get so cent box tooav
and get out of the rut. Remefnoer
Rowditch- Nebster Co. and bearers
everywhere are authorized to Suarah-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
NEWPORT

The annual installation of N,l.t,,is
chapter. No. AZ, Order i.astern -,ar
TOOK place the evening Of Jatl;.ly !.
the members were in good attendance
ana quite large number of invited
guests. The installation ceremonies
We're conducted in a very pleasing
manner ny Mrs. Josie 4. Matthews.
Grand Assr"iat" Matron, of Pittsfield.
assisted ny Mrs. Rannie Cram. Grand
Marshal and Miys. Della Wardwel].
Grand Chap):iil. The following arc
the officers Of NgADinis Chapter for the
year 1918: Mrs. Florence Litt!efield.
w. NJ; john kingabury. w g.; Mra.
Marjorie Nutter. 4. Nj: Mrs. Nora
Oalles. Sec; Mrs. Carrie Miles Treas
Mrs. Florence Newton. G.. Mrs Owe,,a
pingree, y. c.: Mrs. Helen Stewart
Chap; Mrs. Viola Davis. NJ: Mrs
Francis Cakes. Pianist; Mrs. Majzie
McCorrison, Ada; Mrs. Laisy Whitney
Esther; Mrs. Esther Young. Martha;
Miss Louis Mabbitt, Electa; Addie
Redman. W.; Frank Iiollowen. Sent.
At the close Of the installation MI
Charles Z. Smith, in behalf Of the
members OF the chapter presented a
rCdutlluI DOuIuet W Mf. Mathews as
a token of appreciation Of her pleas
ing and efficient work of the evening
After the work of installation the fol-
lowing program was presented. Music
by orchestra, composed of Misses Mary
Emery, and Katherine Carson, and
Nessrs. David Bruce and Donald New
ton: vocal solo. Mrs. Mabel Wheeler
Ferna,d: reading. "Glengary School
Days" by Mrs Esther Young: vocal
duet. Misses Thelma Moore and Cor
nelia Davis: music by orchestra. Every
number of this program was worthy, of
the hearty appreciation it received A
social hour followed during which time
vanilla and chocolate ice cream with
fancy waters were served.
Bert Philbrick is very i'll Of periton-
tits. r.
Alvah E. Woodman, who has for some
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
STaTE OF MAINE

To all nersoas Interested in either Oh tho
estates hereinafter named:
Al a Probate Court held at Augusta, N
and for the County Of Kennebec, on tae
,wpntv-fourth t.ay Of January In the year
If our Lord one thousand nine hundred
ana eighteen and By adjournment from
al to dav from the fourteenth day or
call January The following matters
Eaying been presented for the action
thercupon hereinafter indicated, IL IS
hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof he given to all per
sons interested. by causing copy OF this
order to be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Daily Kennebec Journal,
a newspaper published at Augusta IN
said County, that they may appear al
PROBATE Court 10 be held at said AuEae' q
on the eleventh day Of February. A. ID
1915 at ten O'Clock In the forenoon. ana
be heard thereon if they see cause
ELEANOR Z. CHM. late of Gardner.
deceased. Will and petition for prot
thereof and for the appontment OF eSecn-
tor. presented by Charles a. Knight, ex-
ccutor named therein.
ELIZABETH A. WRENN. late OF Gar
diner. deceased. Will and petition for
probate thereof and for appointment; with
executor without bond presented ny
Charles O. Morrill, of Waltham, Mass
executor named therein
Witness. HAROLD u. COOK, Judge OF
said Court, at Augusta, this twenty-fourtn
day of January I'm the year OF our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eiFhte n.
r. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
Attest: test K. W. LEIGHTON. Register.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
AN ORGANIZED FAMINE
Nine. Smith, a ! k n e r
Gives Causes Of Food
Scarcity in Russia

Petrograd, Wednesday, Jan. 2s-"Petro-
grad is on the verge of famine. Our pur-
pose now is TO make it come gradually
not suddenly. to have an organized fam
inc. SO to speak," said Madam Smith
Falkner, a member of the food control
committee, in an interview yesterday with
the Associated Press in connection with
the reduction of the bread allowance.
What are the chief causes OF the scar
city of food in Russia?" she was asked
THE chief causes are the war, civil war
and depreciation in the value OF the ru.
ble," she replied. Forty months of war
have proved too much for country so
backward in economic affairs and ratl-
way organization.
"As to PetrOgrad in particular the
movement of General kaledines and the
differences with Ukraine have made it
impossible to obtain foodstuffs from the
southern provinces. which are the main
source of food supply for northern Russia.
AS to Siberia, we have been getting grain
thence all the time but recent snowstorms
have delayed the arrivals of trains ana
consequently there is an acute shortage"
rs there plenty Of grain in Russia
now?"
Yes, but the peasants do not wish to
sell it. because paper money is worthless
They cannot Guy anything for the rube
now"
How are you going to remedy the sit
uaton:''
I'VE shall declare certain manufactured
articles. such as clothing and metal pro-
ducts. to be state monopoles, and ex-
change them for grain. The peasants wit
thus have the things they need most, and
50 shall we.'
When asked for a more detailed idea Of
the food scarcity, Madame Smith-Faikner
said that the ~ central provinces which
always imported grain had received 400
carloads last month instead of the requ:r-
ed 6000 She added that owing to the dis
organized state of transportation there
would be further reduction and that
hunger was inevitable.
The food control committee was an
pointed by the Moscow food congress held
IN December. 1t is not recognized by the
BolshevikI. 1t is non-partisan and includes
members of various political parties. Ne
gotiations ire now being carried on with
the BOlshevki with a view to placing the
committee in charge Of food supplies
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
ILLINOIS LEADS
The Banner Farm Crops
State for 1917

Takes Lead Away from Texas, Which
Was Leader in 1916-lIiinois' Total
Is s848, ,o42, ,o00-Maine is No. 81 on
List, with $71,425, ,o0o-corn is King,
With Cotton in Second Place.
Washington, Jan. 24.-Illinois is the
banner farm crop state. Value Of her
crops last year exceeded that Of Texas
which carried away the honor in 1916.
Iowa's crops were slightly under in value
those Of Texas last year, placing the Lone
Star State in third position. Iowa was In
second place in 1916. with Illinois third.
The vast sum of s13,5S0, 900 represents
the value of all farm crops in the United
States in 1917 as estimated by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. That compares with
sS.9S5, COO in 1916 and $6, 29S 22O,0O0 the
average for the five years 19l1-15,
Corn, with value of 81, ,0o3, 672 900, is the
king Of crops. Cotton is second with a
value Of s1,5l755S,0O0. Other billion dollar
crops in 1917 we're: Wheat, $1,3074 Az, ,O00:
hay, 81 ,35o. 49l 900. and oats ST. 061. AT 900.
Value of all farm crops in 1917, as esti-
mated by the Department of Agriculture,
!, e
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, Jan. 24.-Political and eco
nomic factors continuc to weigh upon tle
stock market today although there was
a moderate rally due in part to short Gov
in minor specialties. but the lack of pub
lie interest in representative shares was
an obvious drawback.
Peace rumors, government financing. the
freiGht embargo and fuel shortage were
among the conflicting clements that af-
feCted the moderate dealings in Vary.ng
degree. Trade authorities agreed, that as
Yet industria! conditions showed little mn
pToVeNent frGm the governments closure
decree.
Greater ease was displayed in the mar
kct call loans. which opened at s., Pc:
cent the lowest initial rate thus far tnIs
year; but time funds. while Guotably ul,-
changed. We're scarce 10 the point OF COM
riete withdrawal.
That investment money still steells an
outlet was seen in the large Over-SuO-
ScriDtion TO the S5,e"0,GW New York Cry
revenue warrants, which were disposed Of
II Il price Averaging slightly over s. per
GEM
MARI; leaders moved in a very narrow
groove. :.ils evincins "a reacttonary trend
on presentation to Congress OF a railroa
Lii somewhat different from that orig
inally projected.
tive speCialties We're responsive to the
more general support Of the last hour r-.e
list closing with a firm tone. Sales
amounted to 10000 shares.
International BOND issues. especially the
French group, were slightly higher. Lib
erty 3hs made a new low record of 9S
first Is also establishing a new minimum
at A6.10 and the second is VARYING from,
$3.50 to 96.l2 Total sales, par value, ag-
gregated s4.425.0Gn
United States IS and registered Il de-
clined 3-S per cent. and coupon 4s nsr
cent. on call.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
W|NSL0W
Lithgow Club Pleasantly Enter
tanned Wednesday Afternoon
Reception to Recently We'd
ded Couple-Dance at Club
House Friday

The. Lithsow Club was entertained
"Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs Joseph Eaton, good number at
tending. In the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary White. the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. f. G. Pooler. presided. The
secretary, Miss Mildred Paine, being
absent, Mrs. F. S. Dolloff was appoint
ed secretary, pro tenn. At the business
session Mrs. Sam Clark, Mrs. Carrie
Weeks and Mrs. A. B. Robinson were
appointed nominating committee to
bring in at the next meeting list of
officers for the coming year. A roll call
on patriotic quotations was responded
to by the members. A paper on Par
liamentary Law" was given by Mrs. G.
A. Chamberlain. Patriotic songs were
sung by the club. The birthday of Mrs.
r. c. Pooler was observed. an elegant
birthday cake made by Mrs. y. y.
Mason was presented to and cut by
Mrs. Poolcr, who found the ring III
her slice. the penny was found by
Mrs. A. B. Robinson and the button by
Mrs. r. S. Dolloff. Refreshments were
served by the hostess. Sonora selec-
tions were much enjoyed. Mrs. +. r.
Baird, Waterville. will entertain the
club at the next meeting.
A very enjoyable reception was ten
dered Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Priest, Wins.ow,
to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burgess, who
we're recently married. After the
neighbors and friends had assembled,
Mrs Priest called Mr.. and Mrs. Bur
CESS to the phone on long distance
call, to which they responded. AS they
entered the room they were showered
with rice and confetti Mr. and Mrs.
Burgess were given the end of strings
and requested to hunt for presents. At
the end they found a cold meat 1ork'
cream ladle and q berry spoon, gifts
from their neighbors. Other gifts OF
silver and china were presented from
their friends Music was furnished
during the evening by Miss Christina
funny. Refreshments Of ice cream and
cake were served by Mr.. and Mrs.
Priest and Mrs. Minnie Field.
Or. Edith Kidder after two-weeks
stop at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
bert Nottingham China, has returned
to pass the remainder of her vacation
at the home of her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. a. 4. Kdder, Clinton avenue.
Mrs. George H. Snow. who is in the
Sisters hospital for treatment, IS i'm
proving.
Miss Sadie Blake of Albion is guest
for few days OF Mrs. c. b. kidder.
Arthur Ames of Dover is guest al
thc home Of George II. Snow. Mrs.
Ames and children are stopping at the
home OF Mr.. Snow during the absence
of Mrs Snow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marcia. Mr.. ana
Mrs Levi Merrill and Mrs. Ella Ken
nedy Of Clinton were recent Visitors
in town.
Mrs Coleman Brewer has returned
from a short visit with fairiieiu
friends.
dance will be held at the Tacon-
rot club House Friday evening.
Alex NJ. Herd is confined to his nome
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-25
DIED..

RAr.DWIN-In Cumberland. Jan. =
r,liza &, Baldwin. aged 70 years
SONIA-In Portland, Jan. ~ ! hoi''a7
sonia. aged SO years. Il months, IL,
WEI. .C;i-ln Portland. Lan. ~ d q IA n,s
,es;drnce, - Lancaster street Haroi'
Weston Welch, aged % years, no
DFBECK--In Clifton, IAN ~ Ea'ie D
Beck. aged 50 years. ., r,,;,o
both A., widow of Israel Webber' aged
" 'PHIi,LIps-In Belfast. Jan. Is, Ear
Phillips. aged = years, toa 8, George.
snn of Mr. and Mrs Alfred MORN. aSe>'
wears. months. ,e ,,re
Annie Wiley Brooks. ~ ~, ~
WRIGHT-In Bangor. Jan. 70. MIS-. Is
IN Pert. wife of Otis Wright
COLE-In Guiford, Jan. ~, MrS ANNE
NARTIN-In East Sangervi!ie: Jan. Ia
Fred NJ Martin, aged "a years II i'''h'"s'
DYEH-In West Franklin, Jan. To-
Alcnzo Dyer AGED 3 years.
TRAsk-In Clinton, Jan. i. Mrs. FRANK
r; Trask. aged 80 years Ill ,s tt,ei,
ross Plethen. formerly of Searsport, aged
= MccAILUM-In Bangor: Ian. 13; Clara
McCallum, aged 45 years. 10 days toEiner-
ly Of CampheIIton' IT. m :; b. Mich Jan. y.
charles Eddy. formerly of Bangor, aged
c. years and 10 months: ,
liENDERSON-In Charlestown. Mass;
Ian %, Frank P. Henderson, late OF Ola
WHITE-In Winterp, t, 1on. .. Mrs.
nora NJ, wife OF Ira e. WNi'a
CA\DAGE-In South Fiuch,' ian L:
Levi Franklin Candage, "ft'' YEAR,
FE@stVsn Ernst wIfs e Of Nt'' D. l.. Frost asel =
years. -.
Lillian N wife Of Fred l.. Bracket aSeA
81 -ears : months, &c DAYS
MrDONALp--In Westhrook, Jan. y,
Mary t., widow Of 'IenlI Mcnpnal"
fcrmnr'r of Windham. aged s. y@ars.
SAWYER-In Stardsh. Alma =. WIZ
of <irholas S2wy~r. agel q years !
MconYrrn Belfast. Jan. 2 Mrs. l.'z,
zie Iravtorl MOODY
NORrILt.-Io Bangor, IAN. :, George
L. Morrill,. AGED 20 years. months. day.
NELSO%--tn Coriara. Jaa. q. hr5. Lucy
widow of Rev. J. F, Neizon. aged 81 years.
CAf'I Elm SaranaE. \. y. MIS-. Robert
r. cnhle. formerly Of Bangor
JEWETT-At LINN. Mass. Gan. =.
Mary A. widow Of Orrin Jewett. formerly
Lr Portland.
HI-BER-In Verona. =. y. Inn. -. Ant
IL Elaine Eruept, wife o. William II,
Huber.
sMITH-In standsh IAN. .. Waiter r.
Smith. aced IS years. ! months, Gays.
BRADRURT-At Camp Mead, MI.
Jan. Is Ira Miller Bradbury, aged :.
years
PAYSON-In North Warren. Jan. 4.
Miss Susan Pavson, aged 10 years, S
months.
BnOOES--Tr Pitts.ield, Jan. IS. Mrs.
Annie Wiley Brooks.
SMART-In New Haven Jan IS. Mrs.
ruth y. Smart, widow Of Richard
Smart. aged So years.