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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
VICTORY DAY m BAY STATE
Gov. Mccall Proclaims Holiday
Big Parade in Boston.

BOSTON, November 12.-Massa-
chusettS celebration Of the signing
Of the armistice. which started hours
before daylight yesterday. was con-
tinued with undiminished fervor to-
day with the observance Of victory
day" proclaimed by Gov. Mccall as
a holiday. A carefully arranged pro-
gram, in contrast to the spontaneous
! celebration of yesterday. was carried
out under the direction Of the state
public safety committee.
The principal feature was Q military
and civic parade In which 10000 per-
sons participated. Maj. Gen. William
Crozier. commander of the depart
ment of the northeast headed the
parade.
Nearly all Boston churches were
open for services and thousands at
tended. Special meetings for rejoic-
ing were held on Boston Common. in
FaneuiI Hall and the old South
King Victor Emmanuel has left
italian headquarters for Trieste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
Mr.. LANSING DECLARES
M|uTAR|SM IS ENDED

Secretary Of State Lansing yesterday
issued the following statement.
'The American people can rejoice
that their patriotism. their loyalty
and their splendid spirit Of service
and sacrifice have been rewarded
'Prussian militarism is ended; it no
longer menaces liberty and justice
But before us lie new tasks and new
burdens which we must assume with
the same unity Of purpose, the same
devotion and zeal. as have character
lied the republic during this great
war.
Let u while we celebrate this
day Of victory, look forward to the
future, conscious of our supreme duty
to humanity and confident in the
united will Of the nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

sS,asa 81 81, .hs eoadision. With slight
modification. We have to be very
careful about the food problem in
Germany. We cannot let the nation
suffer famine. We must endure our
selves, and at the same time keep our
military superiority.
I'VE have seized all locomotives and
other means of transport The terms
Of the ,armistice will be officially an
nounced this afternoon in the cham
Der of deputies. Thank you, gentle
men. France has done wonderfully
through four long years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
Seven Killed in Chicago.
TO HOLD VICTORY SERVICES.
Bethlehem Chapel, Mount St. Al
han, to Celebrate Sunday.

Victory services to celebrate the
ending of the war are to be held in
the Bethlehem Chapel, Mount St. AL
under the direction of the Bishop Of
Washington and the Cathedral Chap
ter Because of the limited capacity
of the chapel the attendance will be
restricted to those holding special
invitations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
Just Few Samples Of the Wonderful Bargains Offered
$3.50 Lauter Player

This Player-Piano is one OF the
best bargains we have to offer, and
the above price will move it quickly.
Used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

NEW YORK, November 12-Four
persons were killed here yesterday
while celebrating the signing Of the
armistice and three others were Sc
verely injured Two of the dead were
killed by stray bullets from weapons
used by celebrators and two were run
down and Killed by automobiles. All
of the injured were victims of fire.
arms.
Reports from Paterson. N. J.. said
that one man had been killed there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

Suddenly Lieut. Aorrow's machine
American nag atop . high Office build
ing One Of the wings was ripped on
and the machine, sliding of the cor
ner Of the building, crashed through
the roof Of q three-story rooming
house. None Of the occupants OF the
house was hurt
Lieut.. Morrow was still alive when
taken from the wreckage OF his ma
chine on tho third door Of the room
ing house. but died shortly after. His
observer was able to wave his hand
to the thousands that crowded about
the scene as he was taken to hos.
lpital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

Injured.
Boy Killed IN indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. November IL.
One boy was killed and another
wounded celebrating here yesterday.
Lorain Gray. eight was struck and
killed by an automobile. James @.
Mccullough. ten, was injured by bull
let fred from a passing street car.
Seven Killed in Chicago.
CHICAGO. November 12.-Accidental
deaths in Chicago yesterday due to
the celebrations numbered seven. with
score or more injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

King Victor Emmanuel has left
italian headquarters for Trieste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

to approved credit-and you are given the longest
possible time to meet the payments.
Within one years time you may exchange the
Piano or Piayer-Piano you purchase for any other
Piano or Player-Piano Of equal greater value on
our floors and all payments made on the first in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

Injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
Buenos Aires Welcomes Peace.

BUENoS AIRES. November IL
News Of the abdication of the German
emperor and the signing Of the armis-
tice was enthusiastically greeted here
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12

member who had given his life In the
service Of his country.
While the session was In progress Q
battery of 75s from it's position along
the Seine maintained a steady can
Prolonged cheering greeted the an
nouncement that Alsace-Lorraine
would be occupied, and the name Of
Marshal Foch. as the signer of the
document, was Justify received
Bourse Brokers Parade.
The bourse celebrated the signing
of the armistice today and little busi-
previous arrangement, had provided
themselves with musical instruments
and noisemakers and they paraded,
shouting and singing.
Three per cent rentes were quoted
London was at Is francs 97h GEN.
times, and the new per cent loan at
81 francs so centimes.
President Poincare received Marshal
Foch today and congratulated him
tice.
Proclamation for Joy.
The municipal council of Paris has
had the following posted on walls in
all parts of the city:
Citizens: Victory is here-tri-
umphant victory! The vanquished
enemy lays down his arms Blood
from her ordered reserve. Let US give
free course to our Joy and enthusiasm
and hold back our tears.
Let us testify to our infinite graft
tude to our grand soldiers and their
houses in the colors of France and
our allies. Our dead can sleep in
peace. The sublime sacrifice they
have made for the future of their
race and the salvation of their coun-
try will not be in vain.
live the republics! Long live immor-
tai France!
All Buildings Flag Bedecked.
AS soon as the official announce
ment was made of the signing of the
armistice all official buildings. en-
bassies and legations in Paris were
were rung. Workers focked from
offices and shops and formed process
sions which paraded through the
principal streets of the capital. The
marchers sang allied national hymns
and carried allied flags.
terror, has notified tho projects
throughout France to decorate public
buildings and have public illumination
tonight. He also ordered them to have
the military authorities fire salvos to
inform the populace that the armis-
tice has been signed and to cause all
bells to be rung.
Premier Clemenceau received the
newspaper men this morning. address,
ing them as follows:
'This is a great pleasure to receive
YOU. I thank you for the visit.
1.-The armistice was signed at S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-12
$285 Apollo Player

Mahogany case. Full size, and IN
fair condition, although it has been
used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Food for Fans
RY GEO. Y. PHAIR-
tCopyright.l

If Eddie Collins hal acquired his bum
knee last fall. Heine Zimmerman might
nave gone into history the greatest of
all base runners.
Playing baseball and working on a news
paper are much alike. except for a few
minor details. When a ballplayer reports
for work 400 and some consecutive days he
is accredited with Il worlds record. But
If copyraader labors 401 and some con-
seeutive nights and fails to show up on the
1921. the head If the copy desk arises in
righteous indignation and says: Say!
Whaddaya think this is--a rest cure:"
the Indians, the enemy doesn't seem to
take the hint Some of EN- don't even hesi-
tate.
lineup, one scarce can be censured fer ask
ing where the strong spot is?
OutfieIders.
One runs and shoves his nit into the air
And grasps the ball as if in wild despair.
BY right he should have been waiting there,
And yet the raucous rOoters rise and tear
The sky with sound.
But when n clever fielder makes a play
And kills one =: calm and easy way.
As old Frank Schultz I'D in ancient day,
The disappointed rooters rise and say:
The azy hound
Baseball drama and other fine arts have
much in common. The good stuff goes over
the publics Lead.
While a winning streak of nine games
may not cause the public to stand enthusi-
astically on its ear in Spring, let us pause
and reflect that nine games in Spring count
as much in the final reckoning as nine
games i'll Autumn.
Once in while Ray Schalk makes a
bum play and helps to lose game. That is
what makes baseball popular.
Lines Inspired by the May Wind
The wild wind blows this way ard that
And makes me cling to my Easter hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
The new parasols
are here

and very pretty they are, too. lfiF
Be sure to see them when you
are in the store tomorrow.
At $500 there are Parasols OF
plain color taffetas with dainti1y
hemstitched hens: all colors and
shades
At $500 are plain color silk Par-
asols with black-and-white striped
and checked borders.
At $3.50 are more than twenty
different plaids.
Others at-$6.OO to $500 @
Children's Parasols of colored cot
ton Madras and pongee in striped
and dotted effects-$1.OO to $2.75
Main F1oor-Pelletier's efst
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
American Association.
HIGH WIND, LOW SCORES
Only One Woman Shoots in Lawrence
Trap Tournament.

Lawrence, Kan, May 10.-The
scores were low in the registered
shoot of the Lawrence Gun club here
Thursday because of the high wind.
DR.. F. NJ. Planck of Kansas City won
the amateur shoot with 125 out of a
possible $50 birds. Frank Cairns or
Tampa, Kan, was second with 124,
and Perry Frazier of Chapman, Kan,
was third with 119.
Mrs D. B. Foster of Kansas City,
the only woman entered in the shoot.
did some good work. Trophies were
given the first three winners in the
amateur shoot. Ed O'Brien of Flor
cree. Kan, won the high professional
shoot with score of 100 out of
possible $50 birds. Dell Gross of
Kansas City, Kan, second, with 12S
birds to his credit.
Forty-six contestants entered the
shoot, which was free for ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Satisfaction or your
money back
PELLETIER'S
The newest and
prettiest of
ribbons are here

For instance:
Here are Sash Ribbons of hands
some Jacquards, of plain satins and
of chiffon taffetas-specially priced
59c and sc a yard.
Here are Harlow Ribbons of.
beautiful moires, plain taffetas anH
the daintiest of Dresdens-from
to ~ inches wide, worth 45c q
yard, on special sale IT.
Saturday O6G
And a new lot of Lingerie Bows,
Clasps and Ribbon Vanitiesrat
35c to Use each.
Rfbbons-susn spseor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
A lot of new
veilings

came this week, so we've a partic-.
ularly complete line for Saturday,
shoppers.
Here are good looking square
Wells with chenille dotted edges;
black-5Oc and 75c
new line of Auto Wells; tho
kind with elastic, just slip them
over the head; black. taupe ana
brown-15c to soc each -
Chiffon Wells; blue. green, gray,
taupe, tan and white-regular $3.50
ones for no
Main Floor-Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
S12.75 Refrigerators
for 1925 ~

A very special offer for Satur-
days selling, only. 25-pound. top
iceing Refrigerators; hardwood nm
ish with full galvanized lining
regular s12.75 ones q Ok
Saturday for. OeESe
white Mountain" Refrigeratorss
all styles-$15.OO to $55.SO.
Glass Handle Baskets. $500. 100
Colonial Glass Vases. .1Oc, 10c, 500
$3.50 Colonial Glass Water Sets;
a jug and six glasses. -. 800
Cut Glass Bud Vases. .70c-69c
Hanging Baskets of mat green pot
terry, complete with hangers.
4OS W.
Porch Flower Boxes; of hardwood,
painted green-30-inch. 700
Grass Hooks of solid steel. $50
9Th FIoor-PelIetier's (
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
| TO BE CLASSIC RACE
Famous Horses and Noted Jockeys in
Kentucky Derby Tomorrow.

Louisville, KY, May 10.--There will
be duel. of three year ODDS in the
forty fourth renewal of the Kentucky
derby at Churchill Downs tomorrow
and there will be a duel of jockeys
that will be nonetheless interesting
1t so happens that three of the great
est riders in America will ride the
three contenders for derby honorsA
Jockey Johnny LOTUS will have the
mount on War Cloud, A. H. Macomb-
er's great son of Polymelus. and Willie
Knapp will pilot Willis Sharpe Kill
mer's Sunbriar. Jockey Joe Notter
VIII have the mount on Escoba.
If LOTUS wins the derby for Ma
comber he will make up for the
derby LOTUS took away from him in
1915 when he beat Macomber's Star
Hawk a neck with George Smith.
Knapp rode Sunbriar to the two
year old championship in 1917 when
he rode more stake winners than any
other boy in America.
Notter rode Harry Payne Whitney's
filly, Regret, to victory in the Ken
lucky derby in 1915.
Other probable starters in the der
by are Lucky B., Jim Hefferi-g, Viva
America, Sewell Combs, James T.
Clark, Olive Wood and Aurum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Toilet Goods

S5c Roger & Gallet's Rice Powder
on sale Saturday. ESQ
35c Dora Face Powder. 5000. .29C
soc Ponds Cold or Vanishing 500
Cream-Saturday for sea
35c Jergen's Benzoin and AL
mond Lotion--Saturday for. 190
Csc Lyons Tooth Powder. -. 10c
csc Listerine 1So
soc Non-Spi $50
soc Swedish Hair Powder -. 800
Toe Powder Puffs: wool or velour
-on sale Saturday. ....... Ia
Main Floor-Pelletier's $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
- Up tothe Minute
~ SPORTING NEWS
~ FROM EVERYWHERE.
SHORT HARD JOB
First Glass ShortstOps as Scarce
as Good Pitchers.
Russell Blackburn, Old Timer,
in Service Again.
BY JACK VEIOCK.

New York, May 10.-Good short
stops are just as scarce this year as
ever
The few veterans who have been
holding down shortfield positions in
the big leagues for years are still do
ing it, but as they pass out one by
one the magnates have a hard time
filling their shoes.
The season of 1918 finds several
clubs trying out new players at short.
and no season would be normal II
there We're less than four new men
getting the once over from anxious
managers.
The Cubs have a brilliant prospect
in Charley HCllocher. secured from
the Portland club. He burned up the
Coast league last season with his field
ing, finishing the season with a per-
centage of $50. He hit .276, and he
ranks as the best hitting shortfielder
who has come up to the big show in
several years.
Blackburn Is Back.
Russell Blackburn. who gained fame
as the $4,000 beauty of the White
Sox some moons ago. is getting anoth-
er crack at major league meal ticket
with the Cincinnati Reds. Russell has
always ranked as a sweet fielder. but
his work with the bludgeon has gem
orally been so weak that he couldn't
Hlldhe SOOu AS d IlleIHDeI OI lliS u
ronto club last season Lena" led the
league in fielding with 1867 and
slammed the pill around at 1855 clip.
Walter Gerber, who was taken on
by the St. Louis Browns late last sea-
son, and who once had tryout with
the Pirates amassed the same hitting
figures in the American association as
Blackbur did in the International
He came to the big show from the Co
lumbus club, and he ranked as one of
the leading infielders of the associa-
ton for the past four or five years.
DugaE. the new shortfielder of the
Athletics was captain of the HOLY
Cross college nine last season and
Mack hopes to make another Barry
out of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Growing girls need I
special corset

one that will give the necessary
support without restricting the
movement or the growing muscles.
We have some excellent American
Girl" and Warner" Corsets de-,
signed especially for growing girls
800, $1.25 and $3.50. @s'
Corsets-2nd Floor--Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
BASEBALL TODAY.

American League.
st. Louis at Boston. cloudy. 5 10 p. m.
Detroit at New York, clear, 8 As y. m.
Chicago at Philadelphia. clear, 3 As p. m.
Cleveland at Washington, cloudy, 80 p. M
National League.
Cincinnati at st. Louis, cloudy. 3 80 p. m.
New York at Pittsburg, cloudy, 8 80 p. m.
No other games scheduled.
American Association.
Toledo at Louisville, cloudy, $3.50 p m.
Columbus at Indianapolis. cloudy, 4 p. m.
Kansas City at Minneapolis, cloudy, p. IN.
Milwaukee at st. Paul, cloudy, 3 80 p. m.
Western League.
Topeka at Joplin, cloudy, 3 80 p. m.
Wichita at Hutchinson, cloudy, 3 80 p. m.
Des Moines at st. Joe. cloudy, 8 80 p. m.
Sioux City It Omaha, clear, 3 :15 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
sailor Is to Meet Sailor.

Chicago, May 10.--Two boxing
matches for the Badger state were
completed here today when managers
and promoters signed Richie Mitchell
of Milwaukee, and Joe yelling, Bos-
ton, both sailors, who will battle at
Milwaukee May "a. Eddie McGoorty
of Camp Grant and Phil Harrison of
Chicago were rcnatched to meet at
Racine, May 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Ada Boy Dies in France.

,Salina, Kan, May 10.-Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Mountain of Ada, near
Salina, Lave received message from
the war departure nt advising them of
the death of their son, Earl Mountain.
The boy was 10 years old and enlisted
in April last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
Food Sale
by the
Alpha Beta Theta
Sunday School Class Of
the LIST Baptist Church
Sheer neckwear
for Summer

OllCCI llCChWCd
for Summer
Cool crisp, easily Numbered roll
and flat Collars, Vestees and Sets
of organdie, net and Georgette;
some finished with ruffles and
some with Val. or filet lace edge
SOC to $3.50
Smartly tailored Vests and Coat
Sets of snow-white pique. 5Oc-$2.5O
Silk Gloves
'Kayser" and Niagara" Silk
Gloves; the 2-clasp in white. black
and co1ors-75c to $1.75
16-button Silk Gloves $1.25-$1.75
2-clasp white Chamoisette Gloves
fills and $1.25
Bead Necklaces
are growing in popularity as the
season advances. At the Jewelry
counter you'll find wonderfully
complete stock; Necklaces in all
colors and in all combinations
at. SOC to $500
Earrings to match. soc to $500
Main FIoor-Peiletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

missouri DefeatS Kansas.
Columbia, Mo-, May 10.-The Uni
versity CT Missouri defeated Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Chicago Cat Pittsburgh ..............6 10
ItLtSbuTS y Z
Vaughn and Killifer; Sanders, Harmon
and Blackwell.
Cincinnati Cat st. I.ouis). ..........6 10 3
LSuas ;t 1,iar ana ;n., % d ~
SherdeIl, Packard and Snyder.
Philadelphia lat New York;. .......1 Q
New York ......................4 IL /
Carly.
Brooklyn Cat Boston, ..3 9
Vanguard and kreuger; Fillingim, Hearn
and Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

IT,
Columbus Cat Indianapolis) .........2 5
Indianapolis Observation-Disclosures 5 3
Louisville lat Louisville). ...........3 Z
i
Bowman and Alexander; Tyson Shackel-
ford and Meyer.
No other games played.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

If Eddie Collins hal acquired his bum
knee last fall, Heine Zimmerman might
nave gone into history as the greatest of
all base runners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Baseball drama and other fine arts have
much in common. The good stuff goes over
the public's Lead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10

Once in while Ray Schalk makes
bum play and helps to lose a game. That
what makes baseball popular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-10
UnderWear

ribbed cotton: sizes up to 16 -
years-on sale Saturday ......S
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-12-06
A FLU VICTIM

John Melvin Babcock, aged IL
years, l month and % days, died at
the Oroville General hospital Sunday
morning from complications growing
out of an attack of influenza, the first
fatality from the prevailing malady
that has occurred in this locality.
Young Babcock is a nephew of Mrs.
A. e. Schultz. His home was at On
tario, Oregon, and he had been visiting
the Schultz family with his mother for
two or three weeks prior to his i'll
ness. Both Mrs. Schultz and her son
Carol had the influenza severely and
young Babcock contracted the disease.
In his case the ailment ran into pneu-
monia and an abscess of the chest,
which eventually clogged the lung,
was the immediate cause of death. He
leaves a mother, Mrs. Viola Babcock,
and half brother, r. J. Stone, Of
besides many relatives to
mourn his loss. The remains were
prepared for shipment by Undertaken
l. w. Barnes and were taken to On
tario Monday by the stricken mother
for interment.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-12-06
THE EXTREME SACRIFICE

Word was received at Loomis dur
ing the week that A!rln Fl. Smith had
died of wounds received in France.
According to the announcement sent
in Smith was wounded in July and
died soon after, but no partic dlars of
any kind were given. Alvin Smith
was born in the vicinity of Loomis
some 23 or "a years ago. He was
son of the late Horace Smith, who
was found murdered near Loomis
some twelve or fourteen years ago.
The young man entered the service
early after the war; and was stationed
at Camp Lewis He was made a cor
poral and when the contingent TO
which he belonged was about to sail
for France he. and other non-com-
missioned officers, were held back to
train new recruits. Smith went tC
the captain and insisted that he had
enlisted to fight and wanted to &C
across. The only chance for him was
to 60 back to the ranks. He willing,
| ly gave up his corr0ralship and ac
companied the troops to France as {
private. His constant declaration
was that he wanted to get at the Huns
With the death of Smith that make:
three young soldiev boys from tn,
II,oomis neighborhood who have mad,
J the supreme sacrifice for country.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-12-06
RESULT OF ELECTION.

For reasons unknown to the writer
the municipal election this year was
made the occasion of a very worm
contest. Two tickets We're placed in
the running, and it is seldom that
greater activity has been seen in this
place on election day. The weather
was very unfavorable for getting out
the vote, but if any registered voter
was overlooked it was because he or
she was out Of town or too sick to get
to the polls. One ticket was headed
"The Peoples Ticket" and the other
THE Citizens Ticket" and from the
result of the voting it would seem that
there are more citizens within the
corporate limits of the town than
people. So far as the welfare of the
town is concerned it would not have
made a particle of difference which
set of officials were elected, but as the
affairs of the municipality have beer
very satisfactorily conducted undei
the present administration, with thu
warrant Indebtedness almost entirel,
wiped out, there is every reason to be
lieve that the same careful conduct o
public affairs will continue during tn,
next two years. There were 1S1 vote!
cast which is falling off in the mum