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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-22
AMERICA MONTHS AHEAD
OF HER WAR SCHEDULE
Paris Acknowledges Yankee Hustle and Progress She
Rejoices Over Situation Fraught With
Tremendous Possibilities

the moment of real participation by
the United States. Whatever propor.
tiOn of credit, great or small, for the
present victory belongs to the Ameri.
can troops, ii is taken for granted that
the French commanders would not
have done what they have dome
would not even have thought of a big
counter-attaCk-if the Americans had
not been on the front to help. So il
is true now at this moment, rather
than two or three months hence, that
the United States forces are a great
military factor not merely on q small.
local hit of line. hut In the great. gen.
eral warfare Of the Allies against all
the German armies.
Tables Definitely Turned
Upon all these things is based the
hope that the present victory is not a
temporary affair, but the beginning of
the real offensive. The range of exnec-
tation is between stabilizing the lines
as they will exist in the near future So
! as to wait till October for the big Allied
drive, and on the other hand. going or
now with what is begun. In either case
! there is confidence that the tables now
have heen turned definitely. and that
whether there is continued fighting O,
waiting to fall till other hundreds NJ
thousands of Americans arrive, the ad
vantage is with the Allies.
France now is also giving genero,l
! praise to the Italians, rs well as IN,
Americans, partly on account of tn,
splendid work Of the Italian troons n,
the western front. hut chiefly for thei
present effort and the benefit which al
the Allied troops derived from their re
cent victory on the Piave.
Only one note Of regret is heard con
corning the general situation. That 1
that an actual beginning has not We
been made Of the rehabilitation o
Russia to start the great work tha
must be done in the east before victor,
can be complete.
Nobody but fool or a madma
would have ventured to predict last Mon
dsy, when the fifth German offensiv
began, that within three clear days nc
only would that offensive he brought I
a. complete standstill but that tn
Franco-American troops would suddenl
turn the tables on the enemy and aG
vance many miles on a front nesrl
thirty miles wide and capture perhar
more than 10000 and 400 guns. Y.
this is only part Of the favorable sid
of the situation. Not only has the Gel
man offensive. which had Paris as il
: ultimate ohJect, neen smashed, nut
, substantial proportion of the Germa
, Teserves which were intended to fore
. home the attack against Paris, have ha
, TO be used up purely for defensive pu
poses.
e May BE Disastrous Defeat
Compeigne and the Forest OF Viller.
cotterets. the two outpost defenses ,
' Paris. which the Germans had brougl
} almost within their grasp at . fearf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-22
Ry the Associated Press

Amsterdam. July 22.-"The withdrawal
of our troops to the northern bank of
the Marne came as no surprise to WELL
informed circles. because the supreme
command had confidentially communal
Gated its intention beforehand" says the
Cologne. Gazette, and adds:
"The object which the forcing Of the
Marne had in view was attained, There
fore, it did not appear dangerous to re-
treat locally in order to save unneces-
sary losses"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-22
BRITISH WING II PLANES
Seven English Machines Missing
After DAVIS ENGAGEMENTS

London. July 22.-Fourteen enemy
airplanes were shot down Friday by
British aviators and In addition three
and three observation ballons were de-
stroyed. the British Air Ministry stated
today in its communque.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-22
NAV B. pisartrous pefe.t

Compeigne and the Forest Of Villers-
cotterets. the two outpost defenses OF
Paris. which the Germans had brought
almost within their srasp at fearful
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. A. P. Sanford went to Tex
homa yesterday to visit her parents.
Mrs. Thimm and daughter, Mrs.
John Dufield of near Plains was
transacting business in the city yes
terday.
Harry Vogt of near Lorena left
for Fort Madison, Iowa, to spend
few weeks with his parents.
Mrs. Guy s. Speakman of Tyrone
was in the city for osteopathic treat
ment yesterday.
Miss Pricilla Little arrived from
Wichita last night to be with her sis
ter, Mrs. S. A. Miller, who, is quite
i'll.
E. w. Martin, Sunday school Mis-
sionary with headquarters in Topeka,
is here attending the Rayburn meet
ing.
c. A. Sealey returned from Larned
Great Bend, Sterling and other
points yesterday where he had been
securing oil leases.
Miss Jarrett, deaconess for the
Methodist church returned from
Pratt yesterday where she attended
the M. E. conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Davis ar
rived from Watson, Illinois, yester-
day to visit Mr.. Davis brother, Melt
Davis and family.
Mrs. A. Thompson of near Gray
left for Rogers, Arkansas, Saturday
where she expects to make her home.
Mr.. and Mrs: A. L. Rohr left for a
few days visit with relatives in Pratt
and Hutchinson Saturday.
Claude bowers went to Hooker
Saturday to visit his sister, Mrs.
Maude, few days.
Cliff Ellis and family of near Ema-
ton attended the revival services Sat-
urday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Brewer of Ar
kalon attended the Sunday evenings
services at the Tabernacle.
Miss Maude Roberts Of Tyrone at
tended the evangelistic service last
night.
Mrs. H, w. Clutter spent the week.
end with her sisters in Dalhart.
Roy Wilson Of near Hugoton took
treatment Of the osteopath yester-
day.
Verne Pittman is assisting in the
Chas. Summers and Sons Dry Goods
store.
Sergeant Thomp WINNER, who has
spent few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. WINNER, left for
Mcpherson today to visit his wife be-
fore returning to Camp Funston.
Thomp has been on the sick list for
some time and was given a 14-day
Mrs. s. C. Smell arrived from Am
orilla this morning to visit her son
A. J. Smell and family.
Mrs. A. NJ. Peck went to Rocker
today where she win visit her mother
and sister a few days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Chas. Simpson and children,
who spent several days in the city
with friends, returned to their home
in Dalhart Saturday.
Mrs. Anna Walker and Mrs. Earl
Walker went to Pratt yesterday to
spend few days with Mrs. c. G.
Stephenson.
Tot Aaron Of Forgan was in the
city yesterday on his return from
Wichita where he recently underwent
an operation for appendicitis at the
st. Francis hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Newfeld re-
turned to their home in Sahurita,
Arizona, yesterday, after a few weeks
visit with Mrs. Newfield's brother, H.
H. Gaede and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. s. Lenard of Ty-
rome were business visitors in the
city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Brownell Of
Pratt transacted business in the city
Saturday.
Mrs. A. Lenneit arrived from Pratt
Saturday to visit at the home Of her
niece, Mrs. Pete Ratslaff.
E. r. Duncan and Ben French Of
Tyrone were visitors in the city to-
day.
Mrs. o. ]. Wilkins and children
went to Guymon today where Mrs.
Wilkins will look after the interests
Of the Wilkins jewelry store.
W. E.. Salley, who spent several
days with his sons, Ira and Herman
Of the C. M. Light Grain Company,
returned to his home in Kingman to-
day.
Walter Heath and family of near
Hooker visited Mr.. Heath's brother,
R. M. Heath, and family of the Wide
awake vicinity the last of the week.
Mrs. W. W. Coons of Plains was in
the city Saturday for osteopathic
treatment and remained in the city
over Sunday to attend the evangelis-
tic meetings.
Gene Martin, who recently pur-
chased a REIMBURSEMENT on Colo
RADIO homestead of J. S. Jones, left
for Springfield, Colorado, yesterday
morning where he placed his filing.
Mrs. Alice Akers went to Tyrone
Saturday to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. ]. E. Davis, which was held Mon
day afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14
From Tuesdays Daily

Mrs. Minnie Tinsley who spent a
few days with her sister, Mrs. w. H.
Feather and family, returned to her
home in Los Angeles, California,
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dellinger and
family visited Mrs. Dellinger's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Trexler, ov-
er Sunday and attended the Rayburn
meeting.
Mrs. John Harcus Of Elkhart went
to Hooker yesterday to spend few
days with friends.
Miss Opal Gilbert Of near Grand
valley was shopping in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Woodward of
Tyrone were transacting business in
the city. yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14
YOU WANT A PICTURE OF
RAYBURN AND WICKLAND

For the benefit of those who
would like to preserve pic
lures of Evangelist Rayburn
and Chorister Wickland, The
Democrat will in a few days
have the pictures of Mr.. Ray
burn and Mr.. Wickland shown
on this page, printed on good
India paper in a neat folder
for 10 cents. These cuts will
show up much better on good
paper and will be a nice re-
membrance of these people.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

J. J. Coleman, who lives northwest
of Satanic and for a number of years
a tenant on the Baughman lands, re-
Gently bought two quarter sections Of
same for himself. Mr.. Coleman is a
prosperous farmer, and realizes that
the best way to own the land he is
farming is to buy while prices are
cheap.
Miss Jessie Barbee arrived from
her homestead in Colorado Monday
evening to be at the bedside of her
father, W. H. Barbee, who has been
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rife Of Ty-
rome were business visitors in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Clymer Of Moscow
came Saturday to make Liberal their
home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Oliver H. Tallman of Camp Travis,
Texas, danisMs vbgkqj'scmfywjjbbb
Texas, and Miss Gertrude Opal Col
lier of Gray were united in marriage
last evening, j. M. Taylor, pastor of
the Christian church, officiating.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14
From Wednesdays Daily


Mrs. Ross Bangs Of Dodge City,
who spent few days with her sister,
Mrs. Mark Perrin, returned to her
home today.
Mrs. Harry Malone has been con-
fined to her room this week with a
severe attack Of la grippe.
Mrsfl Millie Jenkins Of near Balko
is staying in the city this week, hav-
ing DR.. Levi treat her throat.
Mrs. w. B. Piefer and little daugh-
ter arrived from Kansas City Satur-
day to join Mr.. Prefer who is trav-
cling salesman for Swift & Company.
M. A. Paynter of Omaha, who is a
representative Of the Kansas Bankers
Reserve Life Insurance Company, is
in the city and will remain several
weeks attending to the work Of his
company.
Mrs. L. L. Beardsley came from
Forgan yesterday to spend the even
ing with Mr.. Beardsley and attend
the evangelistic service.
FIN. Steele left for Wichita and
Fort Riley today where he will spend
few days on business. Before re-
turning he will visit his sister, who
is in the hospital at Halstead.
Mr.. Christensen will have Bible
stand at the ]. E. George corner for
the next several days, where he will
be pleased to fit you out with Bibles,
song books, etc. Mr.. Christensen is
a very deserving gentleman and in a
good work. He will appreciate your
patronage, so call on him if you want
anything in his line.
G. H. Leete left for Topeka today
where he will attend convention of
laundrymen.
moIJ psA!IIe Su!uusW IszsH SIN
Gus sIsqM 'Gspo4 'opsIoIoo 'IvmeJ
a few days visit with her sister in
Pratt today.
Little Cora Gray, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Gray, is quite i'll this
week.
Mrs. C. R. Nelson of Gray was
shopping in the city yesterday. She
also attended the wedding of her
friend, Miss Gertrude Collier, whose
marriage to Oliver H. Tallman of
Camp Travis occurred last evening.
Miss Katie Bartell left for Inman,
Kansas, this morning where she will
spend several weeks visiting rela-
tives.
Little Trixie Cox left for Joplin,
Missouri, this morning where she will
make hef.home with her grandpar-
ents.
Mrs. L. W. Stevenson left for
Hutchinson today where she will rep
resent the Seward County Red Cross
Chapter at the Red Cross Institute,
which is holding three-days session
there this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

turned from Annut, Missouri, yester-
day where they had spent several
weeks visiting relatives.
Mrs. A. I. Cummins arrived from
Donna, California, yesterday, to Wis
it her daughter, Mrs. Walter Byers,
and family near Dombey.
Mrs. E. E. Fisher of Whittier,
California, arrived yesterday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Byers near DOM
hey.
Roy Twist, the oil man Of Meade,
was business visitor in this city the
first Of. the week. '
Geo. E. Walker, engineer Of the
passenger run between here and Dali
hart, was here Wednesday and called
at our Office. His family had just re-
ceived a letter from a French girl
friend of his son who is an aviator in
France. This is the first word Of the
boy telling where he was located.
The girls letter was accompanied by
pictures and description Of the town
and country and conditions in that
part of France.
D. M. Reitenour and Miss Cleo A.
Ross, both of this city, were united
in marriage yesterday afternoon at
the court house, Judge Campbell per-
forming the ceremony.
E. s. Irwin returned from a visit
with his parents in Missouri today.
His cousin, Miss Jessie Glaze, accom-
panied him for a visit at the Irwin
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Beardsley Of
Forgan visited their son, L. L. Boards
ley, last evening and attended the
Rayburn meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wright of Opt
ma were visitors in the city this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Gray, Miss
Hazel McFarlane and Robert Levi
drove from Beaver Monday to do
some shopping.
Mr., and Mrs. G. w. Rife came
from Tyrone this morning to take
No. for Kentucky where they will
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Rifles
brother.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrsfl Millie Jenkins Of near Balko
is staying in the city this week, hav-
ing DR.. Levi treat her throat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Harry Malone has been con-
fined to her room this week with a
severe attack Of la grippe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Hedrick re-
turned from Annut, Missouri, yester-
day where they had spent several
weeks visiting relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Ross Bangs Of Dodge City,
who spent few days with her sister,
Mrs. Mark Perrin, returned to her
home today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. A. N. Peck went to Rocker
today where she viii visit her mother
and sister q few days. l
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. A. I. Cummins arrived from
Donna, California, yesterday, to Wis
it her daughter, Mrs. Walter Byers,
and family near Dombey.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. s. c. Smell arrived from Am
orilla this morning to visit her. SON
A. J. Smell and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Little Cora Gray, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Gray, is quite i'll this
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. W. B. Prefer and little daugh-
ter arrived from Kansas City Satur-
day to join Mr.. Prefer who is trav-
cling salesman for Swift & Company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. c. R. Nelson of Gray was
shopping in the city yesterday. She
also attended the wedding of her
friend, Miss Gertrude Collier, whose
marriage to Oliver H. Tallman Of
Camp Travis occurred last evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. L. W. Stevenson left for
Hutchinson today where she will rep
resent the Seward County Red Cross
Chapter at the Red Cross Institute,
which is holding three-days session
there this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. A. P. Sanford went to Tex
homa yesterday to visit her parents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Chas. Simpson and children.
who spent several days in the city
with friends, returned to their home
in Dalhart Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Anna Walker and Mrs. Earl
Walker went to Pratt yesterday to
spend few days with Mrs. G. G.
Stephenson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. Alice Akers went to Tyrone
Saturday to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. ]. E. Davis, which was held Mon
day afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Little Trixie Cox left for Joplin,
Missouri, this morning where she will
make hef.home with her grandpar-
ents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Miss Katie Bartell left for Inman,
Kansas, this morning where she will
spend several weeks visiting rela-
tives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

moIJ peA!IIe Su!uueW IszeH 'sIW
Gus eIsqM '6spoa 'opsIoIoo 'Ieme1
a few days visit with her sister in
Pratt today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. E. E. Fisher of Whittier,
California, arrived yesterday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Byers near DOM
hey.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mrs. o. ]. Wilkins and children
went to Guymon today where Mrs.
Wilkins will look after the interests
Of the Wilkins jewelry store.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-14

Mr., and Mrs. G. W. Rife came
from Tyrone this morning to take
No. for Kentucky where they will
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Rifles
brother.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-26
BEATTY DELIVERS
FAREWELL ADDRESS
Lauds American Battleship Squadron
German Fleet Surrender Pitiful
to See, He Says.

London, Dec. 19.-The American
battleship squadron attached to the
British grand fleet displayed a spirit
Of true comradeship throughout it's
period of service, declared Admiral Sir
David Beatty, the commander in chief
Of the grand feet, in farewell address
on board the y. S. S. New York on
December 1, the day the squadron was
detached from the grand fleet. All
hands had been called to muster on
the forecastle to hear Admiral Beatty.
After thanking the American officers
and men for their cooperation, Sir
David remarked that both the British
and the Americans were disappointed
at not having been able to meet the
German fleet. He declared that the
day the German fleet surrendered was
"a pitiful day to see" Sir David said
he had always had misgivings that the
Germans would never come out for q
finish fight and these misgivings had
been strengthened by the coming of
the American squadron.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-26
BRAVERY OF YANKS PRAISED
A. J. Cone Distinguishes Himself
When Leinster Is Torpedoed
by Huns.

Dublin.-A. J. Cone, an American,
is praised by the survivors Of the
Leinster, which was torpedoed by the
Huns on the day they started their
Overtures for armistice.
He is said to have spared no eff
forts to stay the alarm and confusion
which ensued when the first torpedo
struck the vessel. He passed out life
preservers and worked necessarily at
the boats to get the women and chill
dren away from the big ship in the
lifeboats.
He was assisting at one of the small
boats, when the second torpedo struck
the ship. Mr.. Cone was thrown down.
When he attempted to rise he found
himself disabled. Both his legs had
been broken by the shock.
Then he rolled himself to the edge
Of the deck, worked his way through
the guard and dropped into the wa
ter. He was picked up by one of the
rescuing ships.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-26
AMERICAN HEROES
TELL Of BATTLES
One Comes Home With His Hair
Turned White.
IN 24-HOUR GAS "STRAFING"
Terrible Experiences in the Argonne
Woods Fumes Filter Through
Their Masks and Men Drop
in Their Tracks.

New York, Dec. 23.-Hundreds Of
Illinois men in the Thirtythird divi-
sion were among the victims Of a gas
shell bombardment in the ArgOnne
forest which started the night Of OctO-
Der Z and lasted "a hours.
Many Of the men who are recover
ing from the noxious fumes arrived
on the Mongolia, which brought 400
Officers and men. They said it was the
worst gas "strafing" they had ever
experienced.
Nearly all the men gassed were bad
ly burned about the body and a num-
Der said they had been blind for five
weeks. Many wore smoked glasses
and eye shades. They will be sent to
hospitals near this city for special
treatment. Surgeons say they will re-
cover completely.
129th Infantry Hit Hardest.
The One Hundred and TWenty-ninth
infantry, which has many members Of
the Third Illinois in its ranks, appears
to have been the hardest hit, judging
from the stories Of the wounded men
on the Mongolia.
The casualties Of the regiment in
the attack amounted to at least 80 per
cent Few of the gassed men died,
however The gas attack lasted so
long that the fumes finally filtered
through the masks and the men fell in
their tracks
l,F( /,cAI nnn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-26
THE MARKETS.

FLOUR-The United States food admin
istration flour standards are as follows
Per Dbl. in jute, 9S lb. sack basis Barley
flour, $SOO0S.5O; corn flour, $S0O08.5O
white rye -four, $1,000; dark rye, $780,
spring wheat, S1O.5O@1O.75; special brands
SLIGO; hard winter, s1O3OQ1090; soft win
ter, s10.50
HAY-Timothy, s3O.OO931OO; standard
s29. 00G300O; No. 1 light clover Mixed
SOS. ON029 90; No. timothy and No. 1 Glow
er mixed. s2S. 0O029.00; No 3, $23.00025. 90,
sample, s1OO0915.0O; clover, s1S.O0Q26.O0.
CATTLE-Choice to price steers, $18.500
POPS; good to choice steers, $17.50018.50
medium to good steers, $90OG15.00; plain
to medium steers, s9.O0@15.0O; yearlings
fair to choice, $13.00019.75; stockers and
feeders, s7.0O61225; good to prime cows
So 5061S.75; fair to prime heifers, s900Q
1475; fair. to good cows, S725@950; can
ners. s6.O0666O; cutters, $6.60Q7.30; bolog
ma bulls, s7.5OGS00; butcher bulls, $1,000
900; veal calves, $14.oOG15.O0.
HOGS-Fair to choice light butchers,
ST. 3o017. 60; choice light butchers, $1,000
17.e5; medium weight butchers, 26026O
lbs. 81. 55a17.65; heavy butchers, 270d350
lbs. ST. 50617.65; mixed packing, sf7109
II 90. heavy packing, s16.O61710; rough
packing. SIG 5O1l675: pigs, fair to good,
1925015. 25: stays. SIS. 25016.35.
SHEEP = Western lambs, S13.50014.75;
native lambs good TO choice, sl2250l4.6o;
yearlings. $9.O0G12.25 wethers, good to
choice. IS. 0oGr10. %; ewes, fair to choice.
s7e00s. 80; feeding lambs. $l2.oogl4.OO.