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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
MANY REPORTED KILLED BIZ EXPLOSION

Berlin, Sept. 21-several hundred persons were re-
ported killed today the result Of explosion Of art
fetal nitrogen at the Oppouer works at Ludwigshaven
cordng to dispatches received here Hundreds more We're
reported wounded. Many buildings were wrecked at
Ludwigshavn and Mannhn Hospitals in both cities are
crowded with the injured, press reports said
Mannheim and Ludwigshaven are opposite sides Of
the Rhne Ludwigshaven is in Bavaria and Mannhm is in
Baden The towns the centers Of the chemical indus
tries Of Germany Ludwgshaven especially has enormous
chemical plants The cities connected by iron bridge
The terrific blast according to reports spread the
districts on both sides Of the Thousands Of terrified
men, and children swarmed into the streets after
the explosion Bodies Of many Of the victims were blown
to atoms. Others were found in tangled debris.
Frantic wives fought against the lines Of police the
wrecked seeking to break through and ascertain
whether their husbands safe Surgeons and
called from nearby cities to aid in caring for the
wounded ,;ve4s'- I IS
Later-One thousand persons were reported killed,
hundreds injured three railroad trains burned and
part Of the towns Of Mannheim and We're
destroyed by series Of explosions the chemical works
here today according to press dispatches The Local An
zeger stated this afternoon that than 1000 persons
had been killed in the explosions and shocks Of the blasts
were felt in Frankfort which is As miles away.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22

Dowajica Mich Sept. 21-The only clue to the fend.
ish murder of three members of family today
bloody finger print and nail studded club
William Monroe, his wife Mary, and daughter Neva
IT, were found in bed with their skulls crushed Ardth
H. another daughter found probably fatally injured
daughter of one Of the neighbours and playmate of the
Monroe children made the discovery She had not
her playmates since Saturday and believed they i'll.
She knocked the Monroe cottage and receiving reply
she entered the unlocked door.
Mamma mamma, mumbled Ardith who was lying on the
floor with her cnched tight around table leg The
Mckee child became frightened at the sight of the blood
covered children and ran from the house screaming
Ralph Gille brother of Mrs. Monroe rushed into the
dead in bed with their faces crushed Monroe had prob
ably been killed while he asleep as his hands were
down by his SIDE His wife is believed to have been aWak
ened by the impact of the club her husbands head
she had one raised if in effort to defend herself
In another the feess body Of II year old Neva
found with her face crushed. .r.. .t... a
In the corner of the occupied by Neva was found
nail studded Cuba large two by four with Of
heavy spikes in it. That the club had been thrown against
the wall with fury indicated by the large hole in the
plaster the WALL On the white bed spread found
bloody finger print. The Monroe family last seen
Saturday night when they heard by neighbors laugh
ing and talking Neva had gone to the movies that night
with boy class mate she junior in high school, On
Of the bodies the club used elsewhere than on
the face Authorities judging from this fact have ad
vanced the idea hatthe endish murder was committed
by who was bitter against the Monroes
lac Some of the neighbors report that Monroe had
cumuated large sum of money and his daughter had
told other children that "They going to into
large house soon So far the Investigations show there
trace of robbery although the theory is being run
down.. 81 -1s~a - $>'' -, VI
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
SWISS BALLONIST WINS RACE

Brussels, Sept. 21.-Paul Armbr1ster Of Switzerland
today officially declared the winner Of the Gordon
Bennett international balloon which started from
here September 49, His balloon landed at Lanba Island
near Dublin, Ireland Harry Spencer the English entry
was second and Ralph Epson, the American was third
All the contestants landed safe with the exception Of
the American Bernard Won Hoffman whose balloon 'The
City Of St. Lous' fell into the Irish Is miles off
Dublin. The passenger in Homans balloon fell from the
basket into the water during the descent but both he and
the pilot were rescued. = IN t*5@s/~ ~.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
MOVIE WILLIAM EVADES DETECTIVE

>" New York, Sept 2I-LoWelI Sherman, "movie VII
lian wanted as witness in the Arbucke case evaded
detectives today when they attempted suboenae
OF him. Sherman left the Twentieth Century limited
which he from Chicago, at Hama, in Weschester
county when they changed from steam engine to an
electric Detectives waiting and watching for him
the Grand Central station and later told he had
left the train, driving away from the train with woman
Sherman guest at FATTY Arbuckes party in San
Francisco Labor Day at which time Miss Virginia Rape
alleged to have received fatal injuries which led to the
rest Of "Fatty" Arbucke on a charge of murder,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
/. DAILY MARKETREP

$52; No northern 81 corn 46 to 46 12 oats 81 3
to 80 IA barley 81 to 3d. rye So ~ to fax 94 IL
to $1.97 1-2
South ST. Paul, Sept 21-Estimated receipts at the
union stock yards today Cattle 2000 calves 1900 hogs
$500; sheep, 5000; cars 225
Catte-Beef steers, range $425 to $500; cows and
heifers range $3.50 to SOLO, and cutters range
S175 to $325; butcher bulls range $275 to $500; veal
calves range $500 to stock feeding steers range
So 25 to $3.50.
Hogs-Range $500 to $500
Sheep-Lambs, range, $3.50 to 1925; ewes, range.
$0O to $780, Wethers, range $3.50 to So yearlines
range s425 to 1925; bucks range, S15O to $500.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
WILL SPEED UP TREATIES

Washington, Sept. 21-The decision to speed up the
ratification of the treaties with Germany AUSTRIA and
Hungara was revealed in conference today between
President Harding and Senator Lodge republican leader
and chairman of the senate foreign relations committee
Senator Lodge told the President he would call the foreign
relations committee together tomorrow and the treaties
would probably be reported without much delay. The
president expected prompt action in the and antic
pated no opposition other than indicated by Senator
B0rah. 4. Gaa,.sg
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
TALKS HIMSELF INTO JAIL SENTENCE

himself into fine Of 500 and five day jail sentence
Chief Fzmorrs during the insanity trial Of Carl O. Wan
derer who Wed his wife and ragged stranger whom he
had hired to stage fake hodup, said Wanderer should
Hang He refused to etract his statement and called
before Judge Davis. There is too much Of this trying
cases out Of court shouted the judge Five days and
$500 fine. !" The chief will appeal the case.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
JOINT SETTLEMENT IN MINE WAR

Charlestown, wv. Va, Sept. 21 Joint conferences Of
unioniss and operators basis for settlement Of the
West Virginia mine trouble will be recommended to
the senate Investigating committee it was learned au-
thortativy today The recommendation will be made by
Senators Kenyon and Shortdge who have been conduct
ing the Investigation here in the trouble zone Drastic
measures for settlement will be urged if the joint confer
ences fail, it was said.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
SHERIFF KRAMER IN GUN BATTLE

Fargo, Sept. 21 Sheriff Fred Kramer was some
where between here and Mnot today blowing through
the muddy roads with his Of six recovered cars
These said to have been recovered IN Montana
and Canada Sheriff Kramer got the "hunch" on which
he worked while questioning two alleged auto bandits ar
rested here recently Sheriff Kramer and local authorities
ed gun battle Monday evening in which bandit was
captured and the auto bandit ring driven to desparaton
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
] CONGRESS BACK ON JOB TODAY

Washington, Sept. 21-Congress was back on the job
today ready to push through the legislative program Both
houses met at and prospects that the session will
continue until late next year The $3200000O0O tax
vision bill reported promptly to the senate by Senator
Penrose chairman Of the finance committee No eleventh
carried to the senate by White House messenger in
marked contrast with that Of the treaty of Versailles
which presented by President Wilson two years ago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
HUNTERS MISTAKEN FOR BEARS. KILLED

Grand Rapids, Mimi. Sept 81 - Gilbert Kaiser a
farmer is being questioned today in regards the shoot
ing OF Lester Gorham and Wayne Martin when he said he
mstook them for bears Gorham died and Martin is be-
lieved fatally injured The two men were hunting near
Warbath in Itaska county when Kaiser shot them down
He gave himself up to authorities.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
Ask Any Owner Of 4 Round Oak

they could another if would sell
them Ask them how much they actually fuel
their old Question them with to its bag Find
fuel Then come in and examine the range itself.
the purchase Of Range investment
returns daily yends generata more
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-09-22
If You Folks Really Need New Range Right
Now Is the Time to Buy

thoughtfuy say family in this community that if
present has service the point where
nued expense to yop waste IN heat fuel and
Of these days"then repeat is the time to buy
priced for six days the lowest they be
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

Governor Shoup "i Colorado, apr
clating the long and successful expert
ence of the Red Cross in organizing
disaster relief work, placed the en-
tire responsibility for the admiiistra
ton Of relief in its hands
In response to appeals from Pres..
dent Harding, Governor Shoup and
other governors of western states and
through local chapters of the Red
Cross and other community orguniza
lions, public-sprited citizens brought
the total contributed for Pueblos re
habiltation to more than $4,000.
The terrible havoc wrought by the
flood waters Is matter OF record
More than $500 homes were affected
and 1851 persons were left homeless
Estimates of S5000D0 as an absolute
minimum for rehabilitation were made
by Red Cross officials in charge of tn?
relief work.
Fast Work in Wall Street
The Wall street explosion was meta.
BILE in that relief workers of the Red
Cross were on the scene twenty min
utes after the disaster occurred The
race riot at Tulsa also was unique in
disaster relief annals In that outside
Of small emergency relief fund con
tributed by the Red Cross, the only
relief measures outside the city con
sisted of the service of social work.
ers, nurses and trained executive
whose object was to assist local forces
In directing their own efforts.
In decided contrast with the pre-
vi0us year, only one tornado assumed
the proportions of a major disoster
This occurred on April 10, In the Dor
der sections Of Texas and Arkansas
with the city of Texarkana as TIE
center. The significant feature OF this
disaster relief work was the fact that
It covered so much rural territory as
to make necessary large number Of
| relief workers.
The famine In China, necessitating
relief expenditures totalling more than
$1,000000 by the American Red Cross
was by far the most se.,ous of the
foreign disasters in which the Red
Cross gave aid.
Builds Up lts Machinery
In connection with the administers
ton Of disaster relief measures, an In
creasing effectiveness on the part Of
the Red Cross to deal with emergen
cies was manifested during the pas,
year. In 1928 Chapters of the Ameri
can Red Cross there have been formed
special committees to survey the re
sources OF their respective communi
ties and to be prepared in case %
disaster. In others Of the 3,402 activ,
Chapters, network Of communication
has been formed through which instan
taneous relief may be dispatched L
Of the United States,
work in this ficio may HI
With ever create ~ective
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01
g.
.MA sA In

Chas. Buchanan has issued invi-
tations for rock party Friday
evening.
49,
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boles and lit
tie son were dinner guests at the W.
A. Naylor home Thursday.
ttt
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Cawley and
children were guests at a Thanks
giving dinner at the R. A. Crawder
home, north of the city.
Misses Bess and Laura Hockett
and Mrs. Hockett of Elkhart, were
dinner guests at the E. T. Boles
home Thanksgiving Day.
+ t +
Mrs. T. F. Hopkins was hostess to
the Ladies Club Tuesday evening
when the ladies entertained their
husbands. A delightful dinner was
served at 600 o'clock and very
pleasant evening was enjoyed.
+ t I
Mrs. s. E. Dodd entertained at
dinner Friday evening for W. v.
Griffith and family, Mrs. Griffith's
nephew, w. F. Winfrey and wife of
Wichita, and C. A. Fields and wife.
a brother of Mrs. Griffith, of Pretty
Prairie.
+ + I
The young people of the Baptist
church gave surprise party for Mr..
Floyd Montgomery in honor of his
birthday Monday evening, after the
services at the home of Rev. John R,
Pennington. Mr.. Montgomery is in
charge of the song services at the
Baptist meetings which are being
held nightly now.
+ TT
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. W. Cav are
giving a reception at the Cimarron
House tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. wilkins enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening for
Rev. Thos. F. Barrier and family.
~
E. F. Gordon entertained his Sun |
day school class of the Friends
church Wednesday night at his home !!
at 416 North Jordan. After a short
business session in talking over the
plans of the class, general good
time was had with taffy pull.
John L. Boles returned today from
a business trip to Chicago.
Mrs. ]. l.. Biltgen delightfully."- en-
tertained at her home north of town
Wednesday at l o'clock luncheon.
The guests we're: Mesdames L. w.
Stevenson, Tom Blakemore, H. V.
Tucker, H. v. Tucker, ir., Abe X.
Stoufer, Minnie Grinstead, Thos. w.
Cav, C. E. Woods, j. E. George, c.
M. Yocum, F. W. Huddleston, War
rem Zimmerman, E. Trekell, Jennie
Karau, Frank Summers, J. G. Ault,
M. E. Clark, A. F. German, L. W.
Larrabee, H. A Gaskill, W R. Mol
thop. Will Tynen, John Moss, John
w. Baughman, M. H. Levi and w.
E. Wilson.
The dinner guests for the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. Abe X. Stoufer,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Yocum and Mr.. |
and Mrs. Will lyman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01
$50 DISASTER D.ATH
/ TOLL FOR ONE YEAR
Red Cross Gives $1,87l,000 Re-
lief When 5000 Families
Are Made Homeless.

Forty-three disasters, resulting In
the death In the United States Of $50
persons and the injury of $500 called
for emergency relief measures and
the expenditure of $l,871,000 by the
American Red Cross during the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1921, says an
announcement based upon the forth
coming annual report of the Red Cross
These disasters caused property dam.
age estimated at $30,000,000, affected
sixty-seven communities and rendered
$4,000 families homeless.
The years disasters were Of vary.
Ing types. including several which pre-
viously had never been thought Of
% falling within that classified
tlon. The Red Gross furnished
relief in seventeen Ares OF magnitude,
Ave floods, seven tornadoes or cy-
clones. one devastating storm, three
explosinns, including the one In Wall
street; one building accident, two
typhoid epidemics, the most serious be.
ing that at Salem, Ohio, which af.
fected 8 per cent OF the population
one smallpox epidemic, In the republic
Of Haiti one train wreck, the race riot
at Tulsa, Okla; the famine In China
emergency relief In famine among the
Indians of Alaska, the grasshoppei
plague in North Dakota and an earth
quake In Italy.
Pueblo Most Serious
BY far the most severe Of the dis
asters in the United States during the
period covered by the Red Cross re
port was the Pueblo flood early lr
June. 1921. The rehabilitation prob
lem confronting the Red Cross II
Pueblo was one Of the most dfficul
In recent years. When the first new
Of the horror was flashed Throughout
the country, the American Red eros.
National Headquarters responded wit!
grant Of 100000 for relief work
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR TRADE:-A $4,000 in $4,000
quarter of good wheat land located
nine miles from two good railway
towns. Want city property priced a
bout the same with about equal equity
Melvin j. Wheeler, I'll North Lincoln
Phone 1884 22tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR TRADE: good improved quar-
ter of Colorado land located IL miles
from Lamar. Priced at $4,000. Equity
$4,000. Will exchange for higher pric-
ed land near Liberal. Will assume
mortgage or give mortgage for diff
ference. Here is a chance for some
one to unload heavy mortgage and
secure some good land nearly clear.
Melvin ]. Wheeler. I'll N. Lincoln
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

ness. tie American Red Clos is ap
peallng for widespread renewal OF
membership during its Annual Roll
Call, to be conducted this ear from
November II to "a.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

The ultimate law enforcement prob
lem in this country will be solved when
parents shall have hand-raised a gen
and truth and who shy at vice. Then
law will not be something to dodge,
fear or defy, but u mandate to respect
and obey out of spirit Of righteous
mss
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKEl What
next? l have whole quarter section
of land that can sell with three hun
bred dollars cash. 1t is located five
miles from town and is especially
adapted to dairy and pouletry BUSH
ness. See Melvin ]. Wheeler, I'll N.
Lincoln or Phone 4334. 21tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

II Is said the former German crown
prince wants to visit the United States.
While we can't say that anything an
proXimaing II welcome would await
him in this country, remarks the Hons
ton Post, he might nevertheless find
more cordial reception in some parts
than he would In his native land
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

Corn Shelter, sold by j. /. Case
Threshing Machine Co. $500 if taken
at once. Cash. Will shell 5000 bushels
per day if hooked up to enough pow
er.-Peoples State Bank, Minneola,
Kansas. 24t4c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE: two east front lots on
N. Lincoln Ave. Walks in and city
water. Fine residence location. See
Ray Kennedy, at Griffith & Baugh-
mans. 19tfp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE: Cheap, dandy large
base burner. Dave Phillips, at Tay-
ler's. 20tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

LOST: between Liberal and Arka-
Ion. one saddle. Finder leave at this
office and receive SIS reward. LATE
Nelson, Hugoton. 20t4*
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

Watches and Jewelry
to repair. Prices right. Our work
guaranteed.-Stoner-Malone, at the
Wiley Drug Store. 16tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

M. L. Mcknight and Sons want
your Hides and Furs. Bring your
Furs in unskinned; would rather
have them that way.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

Well bred S. C. Rhode Island
Cockerels for sale. $1.00 each.
Mrs. Henry Fuller, Liberal. 18TH.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

Sell your Hides to The Farmers
Produce Co. Liberal, Kan.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01
23t2p

LOST-Between Liberal and Sub
lette. by Rev. ]. W. Jones, an old
Goodyear casing, tube and rim, from
Ford car. Reward; phone or write
DR.. Vera Young, Liberal, Kansas. p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE: Good four year old milk
COW giving milk now. Walter Pieh-
Ter. 9Th and Pershnig 22tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT-Two neatly furnished
light housekeeping or sleeping
rooms in modern home.-101 South
Prospect. Phone 465. 21tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

See those patent COW yokes at
Shorb's Hardware. Buy one; they are
the best on the market.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT-Lot and barn for six
head of stock.-Phone 1443. 21tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-Second hand Furniture
in good condition; priced right.
Phone 92S or call at 517 Wst Scond.
23t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-Pure bred Bronze
turkeys; toms. 50; hens, SD. L.
Route B, Phone 4-L-2.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE: Chevrolet roadster.
Priced right for quick sale. Terms
on part. w. B. KING 22tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

BOARD AND ROOM $1,000 week.
1926 N. Lincoln. 21t10c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT: Large sleeping room.
25 S. Sherman. 22tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-Bundle kafir; in the
field or delivered.-Call Gus Grim
sley. 24tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-One Buick -Four automo-
bile; up in good shape. VIII sell at
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-White Sourless Sowed
Cane; bundles delivered.-Write G..
A. Shipley, Box 292: Liberal. 24tfc
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ADS

FOR RENT; modern sleeping
rooms at 224 N. Grant. Phone 1859.
18-tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

a bargain.-Joe Thomas at Fortna
Lumber Co. 22t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-Second hand Furniture
in good condition. Priced Ia;ht.-
Phone 1853 or call at 25 S. Jordan.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

LAND BARGAINS-Write for my
large list on crop payment PLAN
Jess Kisner, Garden City, Kans. 24t4p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

ROOMS for rent. Phone so4. 22t2c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-12-01

FOR sALE-one Western" Cylinder
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-10-28
CURED By BUTTERMlLK
Stung by Bees and Near Death When
Expert Applies Remedy Which
Works Quickly.

Middletown, N. "a pedigreed calf
five months old. grazing at ropes
length, felt the urge to wander. pul ed
the stake and yOuthlike and unWiSely
nibbled the clover path OF appetite
straight up to a dozen hives OF honey
bees. The rope wrapped itself around
the hives. The bees wrapped them
selves around the calf.
All The blue blood in his vealy car
cass leaped into burning Jumps. They
stung him from his bleating lips to
his wildly waving tail. Every time he
made Il new leap Of agony they bored
him in a new place. The calf was
in a fair way to die when its owner
Melvin Parks came along.
Parks knows calves. bees n blue
blood. lie just got a tubful Of bu' ter
milk and gave that calf Il ~hutterlnilk
bath. In fifteen minutes the calf was
looking Tor clover again.