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The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
1900 ATTEND
FINANCE DANCE
Proceeds Will Be Nucleus of
Fund to Build
Gymnasium.

Az climax to many months Of war
activities $500 members and guests Of
the finance section. War Department,
gave a dance last night at the New
Willard Hotel. Both large bathrooms,
fias-draped. as well as a buffet din
ing room. were reserved for the
dancers.
All proceeds will form the nucleus
OF gymnasium fund. which il is
hored. will later result In a new build
ing. Nineteenth and B streets north
west.
Those receiving last night were:
Gen. and Mrs. II. NJ. Lord, chief.
hnarce section; Gen. ,Peyton G..
March. Gen. and Mrs George w. Burr.
Gen. and Mrs. VIM. Kerr, Gen. and
Mrs. G. b. Pierce. Col. and Mrs. VIM.
Gienty. Col and Mrs. Fred Coleman,
Representative J. Q. s. Tilson. Miss
Jessie Dell. Capt Voler VIles and Mrs.
Viles and Capt Mack
Guests Of Cnpt. Mack.
Box guests OF Capt. l.. w. Mack
were: Capt. II. Moody and wife. 1t. A
L. Van Week and wife, Miss Nina
Let's. Miss Katherine Letts. Miss
Julia Maths. Hon. Chss. Garner, Con-
eressman VIM. Mckinley and Capt.
A. r. Cronhsrdt.
Occupying Capt. r. d. stepheuS
nox were members OF the War Claims
Board.
Capt and Mrs. Charles r. Morris
had debutante friends. the guests OF
tfeir young daughter. in their hox.
NIUGStq Of Can't "
were Capt. ]. r. Mcneil, Miss Mary
Humphreys, 1t. p. l.. Ferguson, 1t.
Thos. J. Garner and Mrs. Garner.
Capt John Ferral and Mrs. Ferral
box
Capt and Mrs. savage's Party,
Box guests OF Capt ]. E. Savage
and Mrs. Savage were Lieut.. John W.
zimmerman. William f. Sturges, jr-,
Mrs. r. w. Wright. Miss Alma E.
Rowe. Miss Eulie Butler and Miss
Grace Bauer.
Mrs. ]. Foley gave a box party for
Miss Ella Cook, Miss Irma Gallagher,
Miss Jeanette Warren, Miss Helen
Sargent. Miss Helen Golden. Miss
Sarah Wagar. Miss Rose Young. Miss
Jeanette Noble.
Dance guests of Mai. f.. o. Hopkins
and Mrs. Hopkins were Lieut.. Comdr.
Starr King and Mrs King. Mai. John
Gerow. Miss G. Gerow. Mai c. E
Gray and Mrs. Gray.
In the box OF Col. Fred Coleman
and Mrs. Coleman were Col John
Candy and Mrs. Candy. Col. T. c.
DoiG and Miss Ella johnson.
Maj: William Hartman and Mrs.
Hartman entertained Capt Horace
Van Devcnter and Mrs. Van Deyen-
ter and Maj. T q. Grlfin.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Labor Leaders of Peru
Pay Tribute to Gompers

A testimonial OF esteem, engrossed
on parchment and signed by nearly
100 labor officials of Peru. was for
warded yesterday TO Samuel Corners,
president of the American Federation
of Labor. by the Peruvian Ambassa-
dor. Senor +. Tudela.
The document conveys the homa &c
OF the workers OF Peru to Mr.. Gompers
in recognition Of his successful Of
forts to ameliorate conditions existing
in labor circles throughout the word
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jumping won the applause of. the
crowds.
Ihird and fourth places in the mill
tary classes were won by Four Aces,
owned by Lieut.. Col. ]. 4. Wylie and
ieiowstone Regent. owned by Col.
Joseph W. Viner.
Ihe class with the greatest number
or entries for the day-the hunters
open to all. with forty-eight horse
iisted-was disposed Of by the judges
with approximately 30 seconds to each
horse--a record for quick jumping.
some of the best horses shown at
this years show were entered in this
entry-the first prize going to Clinker,
bay gelding owned by the Glen
Riddle stables and ridden by Miss
charlotte JaC'son of Montgomery
County. Maryland.
"SiIver Crest" q Winner.
SILVER Crest. magnificent gray
owned by Frederic McElhone took
second prize in this class and first in
the ladies' hunters class, winning the
cup presented by Dennis Upson.
Second place in the ladies' hunters
class went to Water Baby. a mare
belonging 10 the Vint Hill Farms.
Third and fourth places we're won by
Midnight. belonging to Andrew and
Holloway. and Decoration. owned by
the Goodestone Stables.
flick OF the Basket, a harness
morse owned by Fairfield Farms, and
victor in several classes on the open
ing day OF this years show. again
took first place in two classes.
Both prizes in the ponies in har-
ness class for children under is were
won by little sons of the late Clar-
ence Moore, well-known horseman,
VINO lost his life in the Titanic dis
aster.
Lloyd Moore won frs. place vita
MS pony Barley Belfour, and Clar-
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Veterans Thank EMPLOYEES.

At meeting OF Camp No. -. nf
Confederate Veterans. the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved: That we tender heart
felt thanks to the employees Of the
various government bureaus for their
liberal donation TO the fund 10 pur-
chase flowers for our memorial serv-
ices. to be held at Confederate section
in Arlington National Cemetery. on
Sunday, June s. and extend to them a
cordial invitation to be with US On
that occasion.
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later escorted 10 the Union Station
and placed on n special car by uni
formed members Of the United Span
isk War Veterans. The Minnesota
Representatives accompanied Il 70 St
Paul.
mander-in-chlef OF this organization
of veterans. He will be succeeded by
Senior Vice Comnasder-in-chief WILL
lam Jopes. Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Widow Is Sole Heir to
The Higgins Estate

Mrs. Margaret A Higgins. widow of
William Higgins. who died April %.
is named sole beneficiary in the will
Of her husband. filed for probate yes
terday in the office of the register Of
wills.
Included in the estate is the busi-
ness at 2630 Pennsylvania avenue
known as the firm OF William Higgins
& Son. an iron foundry.
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SENATORS MOVE
TO TELL BIG FOUR
TREATY DESIRES
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be introduced In the Senate within a
week.
This resolution. It Is said. Will point
out the objections which Americans
have made to Article X OF the league
OF natibns covenant, and will also
contain a poNtive pronouncement on
the Monroe Doctrine.
VIII Declare War Ended.
Senators who are opposing the
league of nations gave some attention
10 the cabled report from Paris TO
the effect that the President might re-
fuse to promulgate the treaty II the
Senate should make radical changes
, in 1t or strike out the league Of ma
tions provisions.
None of the Senators believe that
any action OF this kind, IL taken by
the President. would have any eject
SO far as the termination OF the war
is concerned. A resolution declaring
the war at an end would be promptly
passed by both houses OF Congress. 1t
is said. IL any attempt were made
to hold up the declaration OF peace
until the treaty were ratified.
Senator johnson. of California; Sen
ator Moses. OF New Hampshire, and
Senator Sherman. OF Illinois, were
among the Senators who expressed
the opinion that the passage of a
resolution declaring peace with Ger
many can be accomplished in both
houses.
Three League Speeches Friday.
Three set speeches on the league
of nations are scheduled for Friday.
when the Senate reassembles. Sena-
xartI trtrnAt,NA n
luton providing for separation Of the
league OF nations provisions from the
treaty. Senator Reed Of Missouri has
also announced that he will speak
on some phases Of the league pro-
posal.
Inquiry into the methods by which
the peace settlement with Germany
was determined Is planned by MEM
bers Of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, 1t was learned yesterday.
Republican leaders on this commit
tee, who said they have known for
some time OF the dissatisfaction
among some Of the American mission
in Paris with portions OF the treaty.
said they would:
Want Complete TranseripU
First Request a complete transcript
OF all proceedings OF tIle TedSe SOh-
ference. including conversations OF
the Big Four" IL such a record is
available.
Second. Ask experts attached to the
mission to appear and explain how the
Saar Valley. Polish, Italian and other
settlements were reached and on what
principles the President yielded to OBJ
tain allied sanction OF the league OF
nations: and.
Third. Ask members Of the Ameri-
can mission. including President Will
son himself. to furnish details not
procurable from the above sources.
Must Know Concessions.
The member who outlined this
course of procedure as that contemp-
lated by the Foreign Relations Com
mittee. declared that until the Senate
knows by what concessions, trades.
etc. the treaty settlement was arrived
at, II cannot intelligently judge
whether 1t will sufficiently secure the
peace OF the world to make II advis-
able for America to participate in a
league Of nations.
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NC-4 IS EXPECTED
TO HOP OFF TODAY
on LISBON FLIGHT
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were drifting helplessly. practically all
hope was given up. but the morale
never cracked. The men never show
cd they believed hope was lost. They
were forced to drink radiator water,
smoked cigarettes to keep awake.
The men are even now anxious to
continue the trip. although their hands
are raw from taking turns pumping
water out of the leaky NC-3 to keep
it afoat during the long hours they
were in danger of death. The NC-3
is a wreck. but the engine is intact.
. The NC-1 has sunk northwest of
FIorta. according to reports received
here.
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lCng distance guns. airplane at
tacks. and submarine invasions. Col.
Van Schaick said the courage of the
civilian residents was indescribable.
Col. Van schaick conferred seven
service badges upon members OF the
Clara Barton unit who had each de-
voted 400 hours to Red Cross ac-
tivities.
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HOLD LAST RITES FOR
REP. c. c. VAN DYKE

Funeral services for Representative
Carl C. Van Dyke. who died un-
expectedly Tuesday. were held last
night at the undertaking pariors OF
the Martin W. Hysong Company. 1870
N street northwest The entire Min
nesota delegation from the House at
tended the services together with a
committee Of Spanieh War veterans
The body OF the Representative was
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cOL.VAN SCHAICK|
!: !. GIVES BADGES
1t. Col. Van Schaick Lauds
Valor of French
Village.

SLauding the bravery of the civ
Han population of Dunkirk. one OF
the few French villages to receive
. war decoration. Lieut.. Col. John
Van Schaick. jr, told OF his service
With the American Red Cross abroad
tast night before the members of
The Clara Barton Guild. Red Cross
Unit. at the Church of Our Father,
y and Thirteenth streets.
: In the face of bombardment by
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Sunday in New York
S3.OO-Round Trip-x3.O 90.

Special Excursion PennsylEsnia Railroad. next
Sunday, MAY 3, 10 the great metropolis. the
most interesting city on the American continent
Special Train leaves Washington, Saturday mid
night 1915 A. NJ, running to Pennsylvania sta
tio1 in the heart o. New York-Adr.
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Merely An IncIdent.

When the NC-4 arrives at Lisbon 1t
will have completed the trans-Atlan-
tic flight as originally mapped out by
the Navy Department.
The seaplane will eventually go on
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70 plymouth before starting her
homeward flight. but navy officials
announced this would be a mede in
cident OF the trip and she will have
accomplished her real mission when
she descends at Lisbon.
secretary Daniels declared the oh
Ject OF the fight was not the achieve
ment OF a spectacular feat but an e.-
pertinent which had for its ultima,.
aim the development of frequent and
safe air travel to Europe-and ult,.
mateiy around the world.
Weather Conditions Ideal
elimination of the NC-1 and NC-a
mas placed the entire burden n, corn
pieting the transatlantic flight on
'he NC-4 and Towers wishes to take
no chance on losing his last re-
naming plane with the goal more
than half won.
me engine trouble caused Towers
and Lieut.. Comdr. Read the greatest
regret. as the weather was ideal to-
oay' and the quick meteorological
changes In this zone may result in
impossible conditions tomorrow.
several thousand natives who
Hooked to the shore front at sum
rise were also sappointed when
the big machine failed to get AWAY
The NC-3 in midday is surround
ed by guards to prevent souvenir
hunters from carrying it away
pieccmeal.
Natives Lionlse FIiers.
Last night the people of Ponta Del
gada celebrated the safe arrival of
the American flyers. The men of
the NC-3, which was lost more than
forty-eight hours. were lionized.
When the NC-4 arrives at Lisbon
the actual transatlantic flight will
be completed. and to the United States
navy will go this glory of accom-
plishing this historic fleet. But II
the NC-4 is still in good condition on
reaching Lisbon the flight will be
continued to Plymouth, England.
Comdr. Towers and the men Of the
NC-3 the flag plane. which has been
forced to drop out of the contest be-
cause Of damage sustained while drift
ing on the surface, were anxious to
see Read make a good start in the
NC-4. There was much comment here
on the fact that the NC-4, which
Jagged behind at the very start be-
cause of engine trouble. and for a
while seemed hopelessly out Of it. is
the only one Of the three machines
to remain in the race
Evening star., 1919-08-28
FIRE HAZARDS OF TENT
SHOWS MAY BE TOPIC
Suggestion From Local Marshal in
Letter to National Secretary
Meets Response.

Suggestion made by Tho Star, fol-
lowing the last appearance Of a cir
Gus in Washington. that steps be
taken to reduce tho hre hazards Of
tent shows is expected to be consld-
ered at tho fire marshals' convention
to be held IN Toronto. George 8. Wat
son, fire marshal Of tho District, has
written to Secretary John B. Gambler
of the association. suggesting that tho
matter be looked into.
The Flre Protection, tho oficial or.
gan Of tho association. discusses tho
suggestion In q recent issue. In his
letter to Secretary Gambler Mr.. Wat
son says:
II would like to have tho Views Of
tho association relative to the ques-
tion Of exits in circus tents, Last
year, when one OF tho large circuses
was In this city, considerable discon-
tent was aroused about the time con-
sumed In exit after tho performance
and II was suggested that circuses .he
required to provide exits in the Same
manner as Ia required of regular
theaters IN this jurisdiction, II being
claimed that ono exit, az usually pro-
vided by large circuses. would not be
sufficient In the event Of f1re or panic.
Tho experiences and the views OF the
members Of your association would,
1 am sure, be very helpful 10 me in
this matter, and would be moro than
glad to receive them."
Evening star., 1919-08-28
German Potash Outlook Gloomy.

WEIMAR. AuGust Correspondence |
Of tho Associated Press) potash |
committee OF tho assembly has pre-. |
sented a bill which provides permis- |
sion to export potash to Switzerland
md Scandinavia, Loss Of the Alsaea |
ieids and the 6inoevery Of petaaA in |
spain make the outlook for Germany |
rather GlOOmE,
Evening star., 1919-08-28
TERMS

What can be easier than $40 down
and a long time in which to pay the
balance to approved credit? Surely
anyone can now enjoy the pleasure
of fine Player-Piano.
Evening star., 1919-08-28
DESCRIPTION

The Player-Pianos we are selling at
$439 are full size, 88-note, beautiful
cases, pump very easily and are first
class Player-Pianos in every respect.
Evening star., 1919-08-28
FREE

We include free with every Player
Piano a beautiful bench to match,
free delivery and we guarantee safe
delivery.
Evening star., 1919-08-28
MONEY BACK

Your money will be cheerfully re-
funded within reasonable length Of
time, if you find the instrument is
not as represented in every way.
This applies to out-of-town buyers
as well.
Evening star., 1919-08-28
SpecialExchangeOf offer

As our stock Of used Upright Pianos
at this time is low, we will for short
time make you q liberal offer on your
Upright Piano in exchange for a
Player-Piano. In writing state make,
age, case and condition.
Evening star., 1919-08-28
THE PRICE

These beautiful Player Pianos are
worth a great deal more and the
price of $439 at this time of high
prices is certainly a bargain. We
want to convince you that they will
please in every respect. The tone is
full and rich, and the cases beautiful.
This is the opportunity you
hare been waifing fov-don't put
buying off another minute.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-13

One of the notable weddings of
the season was that of Miss Edith
Mortimer. daughter of Stanley
Mortimer of Wheatley Hills. on
June IS. to Count Mario di Top
pola of the Italian Air Force.
Left to right. Mrs. Morton Breese
Mrs. Louis Noel, the Countess di
Zoppola. the Count. Miss Leonie
Burrill and Mrs. Darragh A. Park.
Photo by Count de Strelecki.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-22
REQUEST DIXIE" AT FUNERAL
Pennsylvania Directs in Will That
Band be Hired.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Believing that the burial Of the
dead bodies endangers the health of
the living, George W. Chambers, who
died recently in the State asylum, at
Norristown, directed in his will that
his remains be cremated. He re-
quests that the ashes be scattered
over the graves of his wife and:
daughter, at Grafton, W. Va. The
urn in which they are carried IS TO-
be given to Friendship Lodge
Knights of Pythias, Of that place.
The desire is also expressed that
band of music be engaged for the
funeral at an expense not to exceed
$50, and "that among the airs to be
played during the course of the fu-
neral shall be the Star Spangled
Banner Dixie and Yankee Doo-
die"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-22
THE NEWS OF POMARIA.
Letter Carriers Had Interesting Ex
periences-Washout on Rail-
road-Dr. johnson Has Ac-
cident-Apill Reunion

Special to The Herald and Nesw:
Pomaria, Aug. 18.-The Southern
trains could not pass here on Tues
day on account of washout on the
track about mile below the station
caused by the extremely heavy rain.
Several trains were operated over
the Columbia, Newberry and Lau-
rens road until force of about 60
hands could fix the place. The trains
came to Pomaria and backed track
to Prosperity until Wednesday when
the regular trains could pass over.
About so feet of the track was wash
,ed away by the high water of the
creek that passes by here.
Col. Adam L. Aull had family
reunion at his home near here on last
Friday and besides his children,
grand children of which there is a
large number, he had several friends
from various parts of the county. 1t
Was impossible for all of his children
to be present at the old Aull home at
once as there are some of them who
hold government positions and could
not be present. The day was very
pleasantly passed away and boun-
teous feast of meats and barbecue
hash was spread in the yard and this
was reinforced by picnic baskets
which the children and grand child
rem came with.
The mail carriers met with some
big problems trying to deliver the
mails to the patrons on the three
routes which go out from here on
Tuesday. Carrier Wedaman cover
ed all OF his route until he came
back to Cannon creek which was so
high that it was impossible to cross
it. After waiting until $50 at night
Mr.. Wedaman tried to cross and was
washed down the stream and was
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DO NOT BE STAMPEDED
BY SPECULATIVE PROPAGANDA

Atlanta. Ca, Aug. 20.-"We earn
estly urge that the cotton farmers
and the holders of cotton be not
stampeded by propaganda now being
issued by spectators and parties. who
desire to buy cheap cotton, but that
they stand steady and refuse to sell
their staple at present prices the
executive committee of the American
Cotton Association says in a state
ment just issued here from head
quarters.
The committee further says: 'The
association deplores the organized
effort now being made to depress
and send the price of cotton to the
bottom. In spite of the fact that
cotton goods have greatly advanced,
cotton prices have gone down $40
ito $25 per bale. Today the staple,
measured by the price Of manufac-
tured cotton goods, is intrinsically
worth more than 35 cents per pound
and even at that price it is the
cheapest commodity being sold IN the
worlds market
"As soon as the American Cotton
Association is fully organized with
its 100000 members it will inanied-
lately begin an organized fight N be
half of good cott> Il.
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he made in his stay here during which
time he was pastor Of the Bethlehem
pastorate. Rev. Anderson has been
in the Y. NJ. C.. A. service and now
goes to the western part of Virginia
where he has accepted pastorate
again. We wish them much success
in their new field.
Mr.. Ray H. Crooks has accepted a
position with the Western Union
Telegraph Co., and is stationed in
Alabama.
DR.. E. O. Hentz has gone to sew:
eral points in Tennessee and will be
absent from his work for several
weeks, before returning to Pomaria
Mrs. George. Breaker of St. Louis
Mo-, is here on visit to her mother
and sisters in Pomaria.
Mr.. Lee Aull of Columbia spent
several days at his fathers, Mr.. A
L. Aull.
Miss Caroline Youngblood of Co,
lumbia is visiting relatives near here
Mr.. W. H. Bundrick of Columbia
is spending few days here on his
vacation with his father, Mr.. W. D.
Burdirck.
Mr.. Johnnie Hipp of Charlotte, N
c., is spending some time with his
father, Mr.. J. j. Hipp.
Prof. J. C. Hope of Sharon spent
several days with his mother during
the past week.
Mrs. Bonnie Abrams of Whitmire
is visiting in Pomaria.
DIR. H. H. Huggins and family left
for Manning where they intend to
spend several weeks with relatives
Mr.. NJ. C. Rivers and family are
spending a short vacation with Mr.
NJ. H. Folks family.
Miss Fannie Price Of Columbia is
visiting at Mr.. ]. ]. Hipp's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Bedenbaugt1
are spending several days in the n.
G.. mountains.
Mr.. A. H. Counts has gone to
Eendersonville for few days vaca-
ton.
Mr.. ". J. Ringer spent few days
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lucky to get out with his horse and
had to leave his buggy in the water.
Mr.. Shealy on No. 2, was caught be-
tween two creeks near Pomaria. In
trying to get to the office early in
the morning and his mail did not
leave the office. Mr.. Alewine on
No. 3 covered all except few miles
of his route and back-tracked to the
"fill'' and came into the office on
time. The 70-foot bridge over the
fill fell in very shortly after he
passed over it. The water at the fill
was only a few inches above normal.
There was something to tell when all
three of the riders reported to the
P. NJ. for duty on the following morn
ing. All safe and sound.
DR.. R. j. Johnson while coming
down the mountains about 16 miles
above Greenville had the misfortune
to hit a small school boy with his car
which was going at the rate of about
IL miles per hour when the boy ran
from behind some other children and
was hit and knocked about s or 10
feet. DR.. johnson had control of
his car and stopped it before it got
to him for he would have run direct
ly over him. 1t is said that the little
fellow couldn't hear very well and
that he was not hurt seriously. DR..
Johnson's car is Studebaker Six,
which is a large car. DIR. johnson
left for Greenville Saturday morn
ing to go with a doctor from that
place to make thorough examina-
ton of the boy to see that all was
done that could be for him.
Mr.. Luuner u. Auii, who has re-
| Gently returned from Germany and
! has been discharged from the service
of the U. S. A, and Miss Lucy Koon,
daughter of j. H. Koon, were quietly
married at the St. Pauls parsonage
! by Rev. S. P. Keen on Wednesday
afternoon.
Rev. r. Homer Anderson and
fan,ily OF Virginia spent several days
around Pon2aria during the past
week with their many friends which
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Fastidious Landlord.

"That your father up the road?"
asked the man in the linen duster.
"Yes'r," replied the boy with
many freckles.
"He tells me there are lots of mos
quitoes around here.'
"Why, mister, l don't sees he
ought to have told you that. Pap's
gettin' kind O. weak in the eyes"
"What has that to do with it,"
"Well, you see, pap's got sys-
tenn. When anybody asks about
summer board they always mention
mosquitoes. If pap likes their looks
he tells the truth, which is that we
haven't seen skeet in ten years;
but t folks don't happen to please
hin. ~ d,avs on his Imagination
anG :a.L:3 the a. with winged ter
ro;..