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Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-10-17

BORN - AT the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Patty last Thursday
a IL pound baby girl. All par
ties concerned are doing fine.
BORN To Mr.. and Mrs. s. H..
Nickels of Alto last Thursday,
a bouncing baby girl. Mother
and daughter doing nicely.
BORN AT the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. Harkey last Thurs
day, a boy. All parties are do.
ing nicely.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-10-17
From The Jicarillas

J.K. Fair. and wife came in
from their ranch in the Jicarilla
mountains to visit r. e. Pitts
and wife for the weekend.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-10-17
Spent Sunday Here

Mayor Campbell came up from
the border Saturday and spent
Sunday with Carrizozo friends.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-10-17
Over From Roswell

Frank Young and Chas. VOL
colt of Roswell visited the Frank
Miller family.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-10-17

M. u. Finley and Panl c. Wa
son came over from Roswell
Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
FINDING EMPLOYMENT FOR
 WOMEN WAR WORKER

Washington, D. C., May 13-The women's division of the United States employment service is making provi-
 sion for the care of women released from service in army and navy camps and cantonments. There are thou sands of these workers, most of whom will have been released from their present work in a few weeks or months. Probably the majority are stenographers. Special records of op- portunities are compiled in each state and forwarded to the replaceme ent desk in Washington. Photographic mo- tice is given, if necessary, and as a re- suit as many as 400 applications a week have been handled.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
ENGLISH ARE MODEST.
Admit That They Have Developed
 AirpIane More Than Other People

London, May 13.-The British press generally asserts that the com- merciaI development of the airnlana is much further advanced in Great Britain than in any other country. Ac- cording to the American Chamber of Commerce in London mail sarvice from Cairo to India is to be inaue0 urated. The air route already bos been surveyed and a route from Cairo to the Cape of Good Hope is being laid out.
 Aerodromes are to be established at suitable spots in the British Isles and British possessions and confirmed with ound and light signals, balloons aerial buoys and wireless telegraph and telephone outfits.
 "Already cargo airplanes are in sight" the Chamber of Commerce. an nounces. "A huge British seaplane of novel type equipped with five motors has been flown carrying six tons at 100 miles an hour. Experiments are being made with another having carrying capacity of nine tons.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
WILSON VISITS
 AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Is Much Interested in Welfare and comfort of All Service Men; h.

"''7'' spects Accommodations. .,,
 farls, May 13.--Mrs. Woodrow Will son is showing mach interest in the "el1afe and comfort of American sol oiers on leave in Paris. Recently she 'islteo the American Red Cross tent city on the Champs de Mars where accommodations have been estab- hshed for 1,60O of them.
 The wife of the president made a. thorough inspection of the Red Cross camp, making inquiries of the Red cross women concerning the prepara- ton of the food and the methods of serving. When a camion loaded with fresh, warm apple pies arrived from a Red Cross kitchen, Mrs. Wilson sam pied the pastry.
 During her tour a bouquet of flowers tied with the French national colors was presented to Mrs. Wilson. A French soldier with an armless sleeve but a happy smile, made the presen- tation speech. Mrs. Wilson carried the flowers in her arms during the re- mainder of her visit. She showed an enthusiastic interest in everything giving special praise and commenda- ton to the recreation huts, where dances are held, the reading and writ ing rooms, and the arrar cement of the fifty large canvas dormitories.
 She was received by Major Francis Boyer, manager Of the Northeastern zone of the Red Cross, Miss Ethel Burnet directress of the tent city, and Miss Lila Mcclellan of Texas.
 Noticing the number of men gath cred to salute her as she left, Mrs. Wilson expressed the wish to greet them personally. An informal recep- tion was held in front of the camp, the soldiers forming in line and shak- ing hands with the presidents wife as they filed past.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13

39c VOILES-36- to 4O-inch; all the latest novelties 32c yard.
 3Sc GINGHAMS-32-in inch; the best American makes 25c yard.
 S1.39 LADIES' SILK HOSE-Black, white and all wanted colors. $1.0O pr. S9c LADIES' SILK HOSE-Every wanted color; all sizes. 75c pr.
 33c MEMS COTTON AND LESLIE SOCKS-Black and colors. 25c pr.
 soc LADIES' LESLIE HOSE-Black only. 42c pr
 $50 MEMS KHAKI SHIRTS Collar attached. $1.19 ca.
 69c MEMS BLACK SIXTEEN SHIRTS 55c each.
 $2.25 MEMS MADRAS SHIRTS Fine assortment; French cuffs. $1.9S each
 25c HUCk TOWELS 19c.
 SIPS MERCERIZE,D DAMASK 9Sc. q 15c TURKISH TOWELS lie.
 45c SASH CURTAINS-Full size. 37c pair. ..... $500 GRAY BLANKETS-Variety of borders. $3.9S.
 soc LONG inch. 25c yard.
 $2.OO GEORGETTE CREPE-AIl colors. $50 yard.
 SITS BLACK KID GLOVES-Size only. SIPS pair.
 121ac and 15c SHADOW LACES- 5 to Finch. 1Oc yard.
 33c MALINE-All colors. 25c yd. 3sc and 40c PLAIN AND FANCY RIBBONS-5- to 6-inch, 25c yard.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
FOR STANDARD RULES.
Canadian Automobilists Want Road | ReeulatiOns to Be Same Everywhere

Canadian FLIlt tlOttl Regulations to Be Same Everywhere.
 Winnipeg, Man., May 13--Canadian automobllists have obtained co-opera- ton of associations in America and other countries in the campaign to internationalize road rules. They be- lieve peace and good road projects will result in many transcontinental tours and that a standard code of rules will be needed.
 British motorists who brought their machines to Canada have had great est difficulty in keeping on the right hand side of the street, and Canadian army officers who attempted to pilot machines in London declare that the left side rule kept them in a state bordering on mental collapse.
 Aviators also are agitating for an international conference to formulate rules as we'll as highway rules.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
Special Bargain Day

COG MORE RIBBON-Heavy Silk; 1 G-inch; all colors. 45c yd. 6c LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S FANCY COLORED PICOT EDGE HANDKERCH1EF'S soc dog. $2.00 STAMPED NIGHTGOWNS 1 $1. 50 each. 14c SILKO MERCERIZED CRO- CHEF COTTON-White and colors. 10c ball.
 WILLDIANTIC COTTON spools for 25c.
 MERRICK'S DARNING COTTON Card or spool 25c doz
 33c and 35c LADIES' SUMMER NESTS-With and without sleeves 25C each.
 5sc LADIES' SUMMER UNION SClTS-Lace\ trimmed; knee length. 49c each.
 S1.9S CREPE BREAKFAST SETS Cap, Waist and Skirt $50 set.
 $2.O0 and $2.25 PERCALI1 HOUSE DREStsES-One-p piece; elastic belt. S1.5O each.
 $1.39 and s1.5O BUNGALOW APRONs-All sizes. s1.Oo each.
 59c LADIES' LARGE WHITE APRONS-Tucked, Hamburg edge and insert. 3sc each.
 S1.25 and $1.39 ENVELOPE CHFMISE-Lace and needlework trimmed. $1.0O each. t,
 SIPS vOILE AND LINGERIE WAISTS-Varety of styles. 9Sc ca. S2. 2.oO MISSES AND LADIES' MUDDY BLOUSES-All sizes. $1.5O ca.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
PULLAR AND NIVEN
TO HELP SERBIANS.

Belgrade, May 5.-The numerous crippled soldiers of Serbia are to be provided with American-ma arti- 1icial limbs, according to an arrange ment made by the American Red Cross mission to the Balkans. A plant for the manufacture of artificial limbs established by the American Red Cross is now operating in Bel ora 6a
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
TINTEX

TINTEX Tintex will not stain the hands injure the fabric. It is color retainer and restorer.
 1t comes in all the fashionable shades. Tints silks (China, jersey Itaian) crepe de chine Geor- gette washable satin, taffeta, also wool that have turned yellow.
 Special Demonstration during 24th Anni- versary Sale
 kLEANET The patented invisible Hair Net, made of sterlllzed human hair Special price for the 24th Anniversary Sale. Three for 25c.
 representative from the factory will be here to explain all the good qualities of this Hair Net
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13

rocess of making Alliance Hafrpins. It will be operated by the oldest Id, one s5 in gold, will be given to UT window Saturday night when nd left in the window. Guessing his Sale we shall sell one package
 This guessing content is open to,
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13

ENSs 1NLILDLE<o EA4NO O
 SAFETY PINS Millward's Needles, Sc, or soc dozen.
 Roberts ParaboIa, Sc or soc dozen. John English Needles, 7c, or soc dozen.
 Kirby and Boards Best Pins, 12c.
 Kirby and Boards Best Pin Books, 15c.
 Alliance Needle Point Pins Sc Superba Needle Point Pins 6c. Alliance Best Quality Safety Pins, 6c, 7c, Sc and 1Oc card of Pins.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
Special Feature--Guessing Contest

a ID A of harp prizes in
  be  O only
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
BOSTONSTORE ANOTHER BIG SALES
 DAY >

NJ. WEDNESDAY, 1fTf Dollar Day bg Cut prices ohcr
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
WAYNE CEDAR BAGS

No. 8 Wayne Cedar Wardrobe Bags value $125 for this Sale only 79c
 500 No. 15 Wayne Cedar Wardrobe Bags, value $1.5O, for this Sale only S9c.
 MT. Henry B. Wilson, direct from the facturer, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be here to show you how to the Wayne Cedar Wardrobe Bags.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
DRESS SHIELDS AND SANITARY GOODS

Snow Drop Dress Shields, No. 2, 29c; No. 3, Sic; No. 4, sec. Snow Drop Brassieres, made for Sage-Allen & Co.,. French double net, $1 IS.
 soc special garment Shields, 33c.
 S1.OO o. M. O. Zouave gar ment Shields, 79c.
 Silk Covered Dress Shields, 5 Pairs for $1.O0.
 25c Sanitary Aprons, 1Sc.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-13
EXTRA SPECIAL

5000 Cards Willsnap Fasteners To intro- this wonderful Snap Fastener into 2,50O homes we will sell the regular 1Oc size card at ? for 6c. Limit cards. While they last
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

f
amount of business done through the
local office have not been made pub
lie but Mr.. Ford asserts that the $780,
GOO minimum is being rapidly APP
preached. Christmas mails are ex-
pected to make this the banner month
Of the year. Already the office is be-.
ing besieged during the hours of bust
ness with people anxious to get their
parcels into the mail as early as pos
sible to insure holiday delivery. Ev-
cry indication points to an unprece-
denied volume Of buying by the gene
raj public this year and correspond
ingly heavy demasid upon the postal
facilities.
According to Mr.. Ford, the last pos
tai report showed that the Caldwell
office was but small amount behind
the receipts showed by the Nampa
Office. This is regarded as quite re-
markable since the Nampa office re-
ceiyes the additional amount of post
age resulting from the receipt Of sew
eral car loads of catalogues which are
mailed from there after having been
shipped by freight by big eastern mail
order houses. The Nampa office BEN
Gifts from this large amount Of bust
ness and which is not shared BY the
local office. u
New Building Likely.
Now that congress is reassembled,
Mr.. Ford regards it as more than
likely that an appropriation bill. in
PRODUCED some time ago by Congress
man Burton L. French will be made
which will insure new federal build
ing to house the postoffice in Cald-
we'll. In addition to the local build
ing, provision is made for similar
structures at Nampa and Payette
where the need is similar to that here.
Action on this appropriation has
been impossible during the special
session but il is expected that it will
be given prompt consideration in this
session. The bill has been introduced
for some time awaiting action
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
BAD WEATHER PREVAILS
THROUGH ENTIRE STATE
Report Shows Greatest Snowfall and
Coolest Weather Of Years Cen
eral In Idaho.

BOISE, Dec. l0.-TRe week was
mostly stormy with much cloudy
weather. Heavy snow. the heaviest
of record so early in the season, fell
generally over the state and unusually
low Temperatures prevailed. The
above described put an effectual stop
TO all field work on farms. Farmers
are now confined 10 the care Of their
stock and other routine chores Of the
farm. In the sections where wood is
available, farmers are getting out fuel
for their own use and also for the
market. The snow cover is very favor
able for fall sown grain.
Reports indicate that cattle and
sheep in the feed yards are doing very
well, not being adversely affected by
the dry cold. However, snow has
covered all forage on the desert range
and the scattered flocks and herds
wintering on this range are far short
Of feed. No losses have been reported
thus far.
The main travelled highways are in
fair condition. although heavy with
snow. but side roads are poor, in some
localities, ~ IL
. Y
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
RAILROAD GETS.
HEALTHY jolt
Fuel Administrator Rails Neg
ligence In Failure 10
Deliver Coal

,r.,or $1,000 49, ~ =. 49,. ~, sa.s;s.
" in favor Of utilizing the railroad
to supply coal to Caldwell and Wilder
g : meeting Of the Commercial club
TUESDAY evening He asserted that
Fewer oelays N inc transportation q
coa' care might lesul. ~ obtaining
more soa' 40 ne.p eiaf'ly tne losai
sl.u.'aon' ne asked tne co-opefauon
=, me tls1l'e eonm''tee ~ sne cluD'
wnicn lncluoeo NoOert rarrer q me
=. ? =. % enoeaSo. g expe@!e sne
sn ~, = : a 2. 500 = wheel
~ go NJ Ssa..ns assesseos nAs
o Ds .o,s - tle ..lowsA ssacks 1or
4 VS.. Y spl.e q ~ e'fofts g nave
:, ! nuiliea e ~ consisnee. rs noase-
lsye.se aaMDeF company - Mloef.
: eople .nele neeo tne .uel wniae 2 iul
|css Sues Y tne Ss'owen yafca ne
s%'o-
suns Annss up
Monday morning. y an attempt e
s. .na s,,..,,.. &c.,. !. .,s.'.. q.
,,,,,,,.,,,, 2, ,o.. &, I, $500, ,.,,.
IA. No. ...o-a;r,. y, Y. "A rs.,ss;,h.
some ., one eI.e ;;nter;ected = tb;s
point that he had heard Wilder people
accuse Caldwell Of appropriatino the
car in explanation 81 liz failure 10
arrive at the destination intended
Opinion strongly favored every pos
siblc agency TO prevent repetitions 81
such delays and get that particular
car under way 1t once. \
Tess Gowen gave one 81 his yitrioIic
discourses On tie game If \ passing
the buck as ii is applied to Com.
mcrcial club activities and made 1
plea for more concerted action and
general support IN the interests 81 Tie
community. His remarks were
roundly appIauded.
Z
MAY Yet Might fasroli
I.u.b.r Mitchell, .sser,;no tbat u
s...z, ..-... \;
business district from possible burg
laries vas essential noved tnAs rs
ciuD endorse the movement 90 OBTAIN
e' sn-nss 800. $ 49,. 49, -
81, r.soor.;b;l;., z y w - nor, Sc 81.
business and shc city government.
The motion carried and the work win
Be begun to add i night watchman
in the down town area for the winter
at least.
n
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
LEGION PoSTPoNEs BIG
CARNIVAL UNTIL XMAS


Because of the Indictment weather,
the decision was reached this week BY
the committee in charge to postpone
the athletic show which the Ameri-
can Legion expected to. give next
week until Christmas day. In addi-
ton to the fore casts Of continued
cold weather. il was decided that the
patronage would be better if greater
length of time were permitted to
elapse between the De Court Santel
go and the show that former service
men will put on. 4
Arrangements have been virtually
completed for the card and 1 high
class exhibition, together with vari-
gated forms Of entertainment, has
been selected for the exhibition. Con-
siderable interest has already been
aroused with considerable inquiries
coming in with frequency to the men
in charge. Exceptional attendance is
expected.
No athletic card viii be arranged BY
the club prior TO this date. Because
of the prevalence Of wrestling bouts,
the Legion has determined to give
fans several good boxing shows in
addition to good wrestling matches.
Il is expected that the fisticuff en-
counters will prove a popular drawing
card.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
CALDWELL IS ASSURED
CAR OF COAL PER DAY
Fuel Administration Believes Local
Situation Il Wen IN Hand Al
Present.

Assurance has been received from
Governor D. w. Davis by Walter
Griffiths, city fuel administrator, that
Caldwell will receive q car OF coal
per day. This amount, Mr.. Criffiths
believes. will be sufficient to prevent
hardship but will not permit distribu.
tion In more than the smaller
amounts being given ont at present
Receipt Of four cars. Mr., Griffith
believes. would be sufficient to pro-.
vide for all pressing needs and would
permit disposing OF 1000 pounds to
each person who needs fuel. Until
some such reserve supply Is laid in.
however, the present rationing scheme
will be followed.
Mr.. Griffiths has taken the matter
Of wood shipments into Caldwell up
with Governor Davis who advised
him that logs would probably prove
too expensive as = source of fuel.
Rut with the closing Of the Barber,
mill at Boise for the regular winter
overhauling, sufficient men viii be
liberated, Mr.. Criffiths believes, to
insure shipment Of logs should II
prove essential. OF the sources for
this kind os fuel, Mr. Griffiths stated
that the e-Payette Lumber COM
pany Is IN the most advantageous po-
sition 10 provide such requirements.
Some apprehension i felt for next
month, according 10 Mr. criffiths, for
at that time, many Of the people who
lay In large supplies IN the summer
win find their cellars nearing deple-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
GRAND ARMY SELECTS
NEXT YEARS OFFICERS
Civel War Veterans Honor I. w
Price of Parma With Command
ership of Post.

The annual meeting of the Grand
Army post was held Monday in the
Masonic hall and the following chosen
officers of the coming year: COM
mander, ]. w. Price Of Parma; senior
vice commander, M. H. Mead; junior
vice commander, A. Albertson, Par
ma; chaplain, v. D. Hannah; quarter
master, w. S. Hawkes.; officer Of the
day, w. H. Gordon; officer Of the
guard, S. H. Drew. The death Of M.
L. March, very efficient adjutant,
is great loss to the post and the
commander has designated w. 5.
Hawkes. to perform the duties Of that
office.
The new officers will be installed at
a joint ceremony with the Wcmens'
Relief Corps Saturday afternoon. Jan.
8, in the Masonic hall.
The following minutes was ordered
placed on the records of the post: /
"Comrade Marquis Lafayette
Marched joined this post in Novem-
Der. 1905. and was soon after APP
pointed its adiutant. which position
he has filled with conspicuous ability
looking after every detail with rcgu-
iarity and promptness. and was al
ways ready to perform any duty asked
of him. II was the repeated request
of the post that he accept the com
membership, but he constantly de-
clined, saying he seemed TO have the
gift to acceptably serve as adjutant,
and having time for It he preferred
to serve the post rather than accept
honor from it, w.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
CLUB WILL NOT TAKE UP
ORGANIZATION JUST NOW
Directors Determine Upon Waiting
Policy Until New Officers Take
Over Duties in January.

Following the regular meeting Of
the Commercial club held Tuesday
evening, the board Of directors de-
cided that, inasmuch as their term Of
office expires Jan |, II would not Be
well to incumber the incoming Of
ficers with the reorganization propo-
sition offered by r Z. Wills, repre-
sentative Of the American City bu-
reau. II was felt that since the pres
ent board Of directors have only q
short time in office, il would scarcely
be advisable to begin big program
that would fall upon the next board
and which they might not entirely APP
prove. ss NM
Mr.. Wills, in generalities, explained
the work his organization IS doing for
American cities over the country.
He apparently was not familiar with
the financial phase of the contract
with clubs which they take over.
Opinion at the regular club meet
ing was quite evidently in favor Of
some steps to increase membership,
interest, income and the scope Of work
to be followed by the club, Expira-
ton Of many Of the contracts with
the development league makes some
action necessary but for the time be-
ing, old contracts are being adhered
to until further action is taken. just
what form the work of reorganiza-
tion will take win probably not be de-
termined until next years officers
take up their duties. n
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
WILD WEATHER
BREAKS RECORD.
Boise Valley Shivers IN Wors
Snow Storm Of
History

"Br-r-r-r-r-r," "Talk about sunny
Italy," Merry Christmas" II remem-
Der 20 years ago." "Br-r-r-r-r-r."
Have you heard emp If you haven't
you have been dead ever since last
Thursday. Walk down Main street
and stop every person you meet. Ev-
cry person you are capable Of hating
long enough for a word or two in
their wild flight for some place that
promises to be warm, every person,
We say, talks about the weather.
Some OF, them. especially those who
have not been in Idaho many months,
talk about mild winters in Mime
sofa and North Dakota and smile
when you avow that this never here
happened before in all history,
May Cause Sufferi6e.
Coming as ia did simultaneously
with the coal shortage which becomes
almost hourly more threatening, the
cold snap holds infinite possibilities
Of working hardsips upon those whose
fuel supply is low.
B Probably it is saying too much to
avow that this week has been without
a precedent in Idaho, but the old
timers who love 70 enlighten the
younger generation with terrible tales
of the horrors Of the past which in
crease in distressing sidelights in di-
rect proportion to the time elapsed.
have been severely tried this week,
to ransack anything Of a corresponds
ing nature in the years of their mem-
DRY.
Round Up Sleighs.
Snow began to fall last Thursday
and Tuesday morning Of this week,
almost Is inches lay on the ground.
For the first time in almost decade.
real first class sleighing has been
available for those who have been able
to. dig up sleigh Of any description
Usually following hard storm, warm
weather transforms the snow into
mud. This time the thermometer
went astray and began to hunt lower
levels. Monday evening al 2 o'clock
an official thermometer possessed By
w. ]. Boone registered IS degrees be-
low. From that hour on the change
was evident until 7 o'clock the next
morning when it had climbed to q
few degrees above zero.
To be sure, southern Idaho some
times has weather like this but rare
indeed does storm Of this magnitude
and extreme cold coincide, particular
" this early in the season. Many Of
many years residence in the Boise
valley assert that il probably has no
parallel
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12

make their pittance last as long as
possible.
Unless the situation becomes more
acute than at present, no effort is
likely TO be made to take coal CEN
sus- Schools are sufficiently supplied
for some time with two cars added to
the high school since it was COM
pleted.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-12
ALL HOT AIR pEDDLERs

\ 4 /.
According to informal reports
= received here Tuesday, the tenn
= perature at the weather bureau !
= in Boise Monday evening at g.,
= o'clock was two degrees below
= zero. AT the same hour 1t was
Z is below in Caldwell One !
= Caldwell citizen explains the dis
= crcpancy upon the ground that .
+ the thermometer on the federal
= building in Boise is set far
enough above the streets of /,
= Boise to get the fun benefit Of :
= all the hot air coming from Cos
= sipy pedestrians beiowl
- -. a -