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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
DREW CHARACTER FROM. LIFE
Thaeke:ay's Beatrice" Said to Have
Been Modelled on Career Of Prot.
ligate Duchess.

One Of the few feminine charac-
tiers Of Thackeray that was not de-
clared insipld by critics, was his Be
atrice. She was drawn from real life,
and the original was the daughter Of
Col. Thomas Chudlelgh, afterward to
become Elizabeth, duchess Of Kings
ION. She married Augustus Hervey.
earl Of Bristol, after setting all Lon
don by the ears with her beauty, spir.
it and pranks. He was a member of
the naval forces, and shortly after
their secret wedding was called to
sea, and when he returned found his
wife the reigning beauty Of the court
and head over heels In half dozen
affairs, the one with the duke Of
Kingston being so notorious that even
the street gamins knew Of 1t. She
managed to bring suit for a jactita-
ton, and her husband was subject to
heavy penalties should he say she
was his wife. She then married the
duke.
Her great beauty was a storm sig
nal wherever she went In London and
Paris, and long list Of duels, ruin
and trouble followed her wake. Al
'hough she lost part of her fortune
she continued to be received at con-
.inental courts up to her death at the
age OF sixty-eight, as wicked in her
hnal years as In her youth. She got
drunk, swore. had dozen lovers, ru-
ined as many more, and In fact did
everything that should have brought
her shame and sorrow. but lived a r.
otOus life to the end.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
Buckfield.

Mrs. e. E. Conant has been In Augusts
this week with her husband, Hon. e. E
Conant.
During the week . large number OF
our people have been in Lewiston to see
the "Way Down East" production Of
the Empire Theater.
Mrs. @. G. Wilmington and Mrs. L.
N. Irish have been guests Of the Chases
in Auburn this week.
There was Boy Scout party at the
home of Carl and Carroll Pierce Thurs
day night.
There WAS q school sociable ct the
school house Wednesday evening.
Friday evening the pupils OF the pri-
mary and grammar schools gave an en-
tertainment at Odd Fellows Hall, fol.
lowed by q social. A good sum was
realized for the schools.
Monday evening, Feb. IA, the ladies of
the circle gave box supper and social
at Grange Hall.
Mrs. Mary Cole has been spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence At
wood, ak her home on Morrill, Street.
Roscoe Kicker Of Auburn was In town
Friday.
Pearl Pulsifer has been appointed sub
stitute carrier on Route No. 2, r. F. D.,
taking the place OF P. B. Damn, who re-
Gently resigned.
The World Wide Guild met at the
homo of Mrs. Louise Kicker Monday
evening.
Buckfisld Literary Club met Tuesday
with Miss Myra Irish, and the Nezinscot
History Club met with Mrs. @. 8. Childs
on High Street on the same day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

The funeral OF Perez Bonney, the
student who died here last Saturday,
was at bis homo In Msdford, Mass, Sum-
day. Seven of bis fellow students here
went to the funeral. Other sick ones
are doing we'll.
Prof. Z. C. Mariner was 10 Waterville
Tuesday.
Mrs.. Henry Merrill 10 10 Manchester,
N. r., for Wait.
G. 81. George, who has been sick with
q cold four weeks, got out to grange
meeting Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. <. George are In
Camden TO see their daughter, Mrs! T.
N. Grifiths, who Is In very poor heslth.
Will Hibbs OF Portland was ut Alton
Hibbs' this week.
Mrs. Ralph Glover Was very sick the
first OF the week but WAS comfortable ct
last report.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
Wilson's Mnls.

The very unusual winter We are hav.
ing Ia . subject Of much comment.
Crows, bluejsys, blackbirds and many
small birds have been with 40 all winter.
Mrs. Josephine Littlehals returned to
Auburn Tuesday. She was accompanied
by her granddaughter, Iva Littlehsle.
The Androscoggln Reservoir Company
are making preparations to build store
house and build Q steamboat ut Azisco0s
Dam before the upper drive reaches
here.
Hazcl Pennock has gone 10 Randolph,
N. g., to work for Mrs. Emerson.
Floyd Wilson was badly hurt, while
cossting In the logging road. by the sled
into tree. He Was taken to
Berlin 10 his auto BY Harry Lancaster.
Mss Mile Linnell was 10 Berlin
Thursday to have some dental work
done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
"A NATION SAVED
BY AMERICA" SAYS
CLEVELAND H. DODGE
New York Business Man De-
scribes Vast Armenian Work
of Near East Relief.

Cleveland b. Dodge, New York bank
err and business man, director OF the
National City Bank, and treasurer OF
The Russell Sage Foundation and OF
the Near East Relief, declares that
"a nation has been saved by American
philanthropy, and the generosity OF the
American people through the Near
Eas. Relief, in its work for the Ar
menians.
"The lowest official estimate indi-
Gates that one million persons are ilv'
ing today who would not be alive had
It not been for this relief" Mr.. Dodge
continued, II have an autograph letter
from DR.. 81. Ohandjanian, president OF
the Armenian Republic, In which he
writes: America literally saved US
rom starvation
"Wholly aside from adults who have
been saved from starvation, we today
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Secretary Of War Baker has trans
mdtted to the House report from the
army engineers approving the con-
struction Of new channel in Ply.
mouth, Mass. harbor to replace that
made useless by removal Of Plymouth
Rock and the changes in the water
front to conform to the new location.
The report recommends the construc.
ton Of channel is feet deep at mean
low water and $50 feet wide north
westerly from Craig's northerly wharf
for distance of 900 feet and turn
Ing basin 800 feet square at the end
Of the channel. The cost Of the pro-
ject Is estimated at 100000 Of which
the army engineers recommend that
the federal government pay $51, 0Oc
provided that the state of Massacshu-
sets and local interests undertake
the responsibility for the remainder.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

have In orphanages and elsewhere un-
der our care 10000 homeless, father
less or motherless children who are
absolutely dependent upon US. This Is
exclusive Of So hospitals with 1852
beds, 12S clinics, rescue homes for
girls and unnumbered thousands Of
refugees who are being helped through
our Industrial relief and In other ways.
"The Near East Relief has during
the 'ast four or five years commission
ed and sent to the Near East more
than 1000 American relief workers, of
whom 500 are still In the field, all of
them working at great financial sacri-
fce-the standard Of salary being $50
per month and maintenance-and
many Of them facing great personal
danger and hardship In the perform
ance Of their life-saving service. A
score Of them have died from typhus
or other diseases more or less related
to their faithfulness In the perform
ance Of relief service.
"Nor is that all. We have raised
and disbursed during war times and
In war-torn area, In large measure
under enemy control, more than $41,-
100000 in cash, and, including -four,
Red Cross and other supplies admin
istered by our agents, total Of cash
and supplies in excess Of $50,0O0,0O
The official reports show that on June
30, 1920, we had In orphanages $4,000
children, and that we are partially
supporting outside Of the orphanages
5000 children, making total Of no.
600 boys and girls now under the care
Of the Near East Relief"
Mr.. Dodge considers the work of the
Near East Relief one of the most
stupendous undertakings Of disinter-
ested philanthropy the world has ever
seen. .'t
III. countries whose population to-
tails more than 100000 souls, Ameri.
can idealism exemplif1ed by the work
of the Near East Relief constitutes
today torch Of enlightenment and n
influence for peace throughout the
whole Near East" he maintains. "Our
American ideal Of liberty, industry and
helpfulness has brought us as people |
happiness, prosperity and fuiflIlment. |
Out Of the fuflness Of this heritage
we are furnishing q faithful and un- |
daunted Christi:.n people the brotLerly |
aid which will enable them to reach |
the same fulfllment that God has
given us.
ut Is an achievement of which every
American may well be proud"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Is race suicide on the increase il
Massachusetts,? This question was
prompted when the annual report
the secretary Of the commonwealth;
disclosed the following record of vita
statistics for 1919. Neutrality-suspicious.
an increase Of 5163. Births-87,y2.
decrease of 77S0. Neither forme
Secretary Albert p. Langtry, who sub
mitted the report. nor his successor
Frederick w. Cook, would hazard
guess as to the great disparity i,
these figures. Deaths during 1877
numbered 52,345, decrease of &c A.
from 1918, during which the influene
epidemic took a heavy toll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

The total assets of the 1876 savings
banks in Massachusetts,, as disclosed
by the annual report Of Commissioner
OF Banks Joseph C Allen. are $1,317-
l07,894.N. The net increase Of as
sets last year was $101,S62, 497 Is,
amounting to 1888 per cent. The total
assets Of the ia trust companies II
the same period were: Commercial
departments. s745, .693; In SO say
ings departments of trust companies
$3.50. 4S5 1888, and 81 trust companies
$219, 226,792. The total increase II
the assets of trust companies wa.
$69,240,3SS, amounting to 6.43 pc
cent. The 202 CO. operative banks il
the. state had assets of $t74,042,65:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
Bethel.

Quite q number of Bethel people at
tended the carnival at Gorham last week.
Mrs. Lewis Billings Of Dorchester has
been with Mrs. Sarah Billings, who has
been quite III, but 10 better now.
A. N. Bean Of East Bethel visited at
the home Of Mrs. Edmund Merrill.
Mrs. Appelbaum, nee Helen Yorke, of
New York, was weekend visitor ct the
home of Mrs. +. B. Tuell.
Hon. A. Z. Eerrick, E. G. Park, b. b.
Hastings, attended supreme judicial
court st South Paris last week.
Rev. j. 81. Little went to Brunswick
last week TO attend the anniversary Of
the knights Of Pythiss lodge at that
place. He 10 . charter member.
Measrs. Harry King and Irving French
attended court last week % jurors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmon Jordan OF Me-
chanic Falls visited at the home of their
grandfather, Ira Jordan, recently.
DR.. Arthur Wiley of Bar Mills was In
town recently to visit his daughter, Miss
Olive Wiley, at Mrs. r. L. Edwards'.
Five young people were received Into
the Universalist church Sunday, Feb. 8.
VIM. Bingham, I'd, and Miss Maria
Peass left last week for California where
they will spend the remainder Of the
winter.
VIM. Farwell Of Middle Intervals has
been Ill In bed for several weeks with
pleurisy, and water on the lungs; 10 Q
trifs better now, and is able to sit up
little. His daughter, Mrs. Ernest Buck,
from Swans Hill, has been with him
quite part of the time.
Last Sunday at the Universalist church
they had what was called Layman's
Sunday. No pastor in the pulpit, but
lsymen spoke about church attendance
and church membership, etc. There
were two addresses, one by one of the
members Of this church, the other from
another parish. 1t Is to be hoped that
much good will be done, through this
change OF program.
At the Union Boy Scouts anniversary
service, which was held ut the Congre-
gstionsl church Sunday, Feb. 9, special
mention should be made OF the talk by
81. g. Rowe. He gave history of the
organization from the beginning. Rev.
Mr.. Achenbsoh gave the address. Ii was
q union of the three churches, and the
church was nearly filled; good music was
given.
Frank s. Chsrdlsr passed bis 9lst
birthday last Friday, Feb. II. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Chandler, from Auburn,
came up for the day. One Of his grand
Miss Hartley Chandler, came
up for the day. He had large bunch Of
dollhouse flowers from the Gehrings.
Cards and letters were sent, nice birth
day cake was eaten, also q large layer
cake was sent BY Mrs. Austin. Quite q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

N0stu OoCAisosos
Wesflsy Scott spent Sunday a E.

Wesley Scott spent Sunday at E. v.
Pearson's, East Sumner.
Clithros Warren was Of home from
Auburn for the weekend. Madeline
Ulman OF Bates College was with her.
Roy Bradbury has sold bic interssts
In the Bradbury d Smith Co. 10 Law
renee Smith.
Mildred Pearson of East Sumner hes
bean visiting her aunt, Mrs.. Amos Foe
ter.
Several parties have been to Lewiston
this week.
Alton Damon Lost one OF hIs pair OF
work horses Sunday night.
B. e. Gerrish has fnIshed work on his
wood lot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Spaulding and
baby are spending the week In Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

As the Democrat goes TO press Mon
day morning, the case Of Elias McKeen
of Paris against George Davis of Wood
stock 10 on trial.
This was Q case OF replevin. The
fact sgiven being that Mr.. MoKeen, who
lives at West Paris, pastures some of bis
stock In an out pasture not great dis
lance from the home of Davis. During
the season OF 1920 black and white
heifer escaped from the pasture and
strsyed to the. premises OF Davis, who
put her In bis pasture. When her loss
was discovered she was seen and identi-
fed by McKeen but the defendant re-
fused to give her up. The animal was
replevined and this suit was to determine
ownership.
Harry n. Shaw appeared for plaintiff
and Alton G. Wheeler for defendant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
THE OXFORD BEARS.
rnR DolNas OF THE wHRkIN ALL
SECTIONS OF The COUNTY.
Paris hul.

Services as Paris Hill Baptist church every
Sunday IS 10 IS Sunday School at u. Sunday
evening service as 50. Thursdsy evening
prayer mee<1n3 as 30 O'Clock
The Sunshine Club was entertained by
Mrs. Isabel Field and Alice Field. There
were present eighteen members, three
guests and eight children. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Rose Swan on
Feb. II.
Pupils having 100 per cent In spelling
the past week, Charlotte Daniels, Ger
trude Everett, Esther Curtis, Evelyn
Cummings.
Baptist circle Tuesday evening, Feb.
Is, to which every one is always cordial
ly invited. The men will serve an oyster
supper which will be followed by =
abort entertainment.
Elmer w. Cummings was Q guest at
the banquet Of the Maine Society Of Civil
Engineers held Wednesday evening ct
the Augusta House, Augusta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
LIkt Topsy.

LIkS Topsy.
whats your name1" said the ON
Ger to young colored lad who Joined
the ship at the cape.
"Algoa Bay, SIR" ~
"Where were you bornr
wasn't born at all. sir"
Wasn't born at aHr'
mo, sir; was washed ashore IN .
storm" Everybody's Magazine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
All Dressed Up.

1.-THE seashore jokes about short
bathing costumes are back numbers, "
said Cortlandt Blocker, the society
leader at a Newport ball. "All the
same"
Mr.. Blocker chuckled merrily.
Here's a good one, all the same.
Two Newport girls were jazzing in
their 'maillots' the other morning on
the beach. You know the 'maillOt' rig
no skirt, no stockings, no sleeves,
and hardly any legs. Well, the first
girl said as she jazzed:
ats jolly to have little dance
after your bath, isn't it?'
ayes said the second girl; only
you feel so dressed up In these mail
lots after last winters ball gowns"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
West Peru.

w. 8. Hothsm and son are saving
wood with their engine.
Born In Peru Feb. 9th to the wife of
b. Z. Rafuse 8 1-2 pound daughter.
Arnold Bros. are unloading Q car OF
corn. Roy Knox 10 helping them.
Mabel Putnam and Edith Chenery
were In Rumford on business Wednes-
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Central Maine Power Co.
Norway National Bank.
Savoy Theatre.
N. Dayton Bolster Co.
Lee N. Smith Co.
2. J.. Merchant.
Brown, Buck q Co.
Gun Wanted.
Legislative Notice.
w. j. Wheeler q Co.
william Greher.
Found.
Chas. II. Churchill.
Bankruptcy Notice.
Wanted.
Lost.
Honey.
For Sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Pure clover baaswood honey, thick,
rich and delicious. Delivered, all
charges prepaid, 6 lbs, t2.25; II lbs.
a Is; go lbs. SIC 90. Satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded
Longfs|Iow Bros, HaIIowsII, Maine.
ITO S- ~ kz;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
Norway Bnlldiug Association.

The Norway Home Building Associa-
tion has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
President-Lawrence n. Carroll.
Vice President-FrAnk p. Stone.
Treasurer-Esank =. DeCoster.
Clerk-Donald B. Partridge.
Dirsctors-L. n. CarrolL y. p. Stone, Ber.
trand g. McIntire, Frank 4. DeCoster, Albert j.
Stearrs, 81. Walter Brown. Charles g. Blake,
Stephen o. Jefferson and y. Robert seayey.
Five houses were built last year three
of which have been sold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Alviros W. Cole, . boy of Brownfield,
was brought into court Saturday after
noon on the charge Of mslioiously kill
Ing sheep. On account OF extenuating
circumstances he was placed on proba-
ton, and ordered to report onoe In thir-
ty days to Deputy Sheriff William Stan
ley of Kezar Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

In South Paris Village, a fountain
pen, minus cap Please notify
MISS DOROTHY DENNISON,
2 Park Street.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
ATWOOD 81 FOR9ES,
kdstors and Proprsstors.
Groaas II. ATWOOD. A. 4. Forms.

Terms also year Il paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise ta.oo year. Single copies cents.
ApvxRrIsEAxNrs:- All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for e1-5o
per Inch In length OF column. Special con-
tracts made with local. transient and yearly
advertisers
jon PRINTING New type. rsss presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department. Of our bust
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
SINGLE COPIES.

single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are i've cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt Of price by
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
stngle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris. Howard's Drug Store.
Stevens Pharmacy.
Norway, Noyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
A. l.. Clark Drug Co.
Buckfeld, A. L. Newton, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Maud Andrews, Poss
Once.
West Paris. Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15


Fred Andrews, libelant, W. Imogens
Il. Andrews, both Of Paris. The allie
CATION In the libel 10 adultery, and four
specific dates afe named.
A drawn jury Vas requested, which
resulted in the following personnel:
Howard o. Coy.
B. A. Pierce.
D. g. Tinkham. s-..s,s,sasa,r
Fred Wight.
L. J. Brown.
Bert d. Coolidge.
Henry B. Robinson.
g. W, Adams.
Charles L. SteArns.
Guy Tower.
James I. Bryant.
Five jurors were challenged by the
plaintiffs attorney, Tascus Atwood Of
Auburn, - follows: Harry N. Jackson,
Henry P. Morgan, Joseph D. George,
Henry w. Park and George NJ johnson.
Three were challenged BY the attorney
for defence, Alton @. Wheeler, O. fol.
lows: Walter 8. Rldlon, I. Harris Filing
wood and George r. Fsrnum.
James D. Farnum was excused from
serving on the jury because of relation
ship with defendant.
Howard o. Coy was appointed fore
man OF the jury by Judge Morrill,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews were married
Sept. 10, 1914. They lived for some
time on Western Avenue, South Paris,
IN Q rent In the house Of George w.
Cook, and It Was while they were there,
In the latter part OF 1919 and the fret
part OF 1920, that the cause OF divorce is
alleged to have accrued. The witnesses
were principally residents In the other
part Of the house, and neighbors.
The case Was given to the jury Sstur.
day morning. In about forty minutes
they returned verdict that the charges
OF adultery on the dates alleged we're not
sustained and that divorce ought not
to be granted.
Saturday morning the case OF Walter
r. Tubbs Of Norway against Arthur w.
Cobb OF Poland Was placed on trial with
w. g. Conary appearing for plaintiff and
Tascus Atwood for the defence.
This is suit for damages resulting
from collision of automobiles at Po-
land Corner on the night OF June 20,
1920.
On this evening at about II O'Clock,
when Mr.. Tubbs and party OF friends
we're returning from Portland he was, so
he claims, run into by an auto driven by
the defendant, and bis machine was dam.
aged to the extent Of $134.88. The cause
OF the collision, as stated by the plain
tiff, was the unexpected crossing Of the
road by the defendant, not giving space
and time to change direction and thus
avoid collision.
The case was tried with jury OF ten
men on consent of the counsel as the
panels we're that much short, and the
drawn jury on the Andrews case had not
returned q verdict. It consisted of the
following:
Henry W. Park.
Frank B. Poore.
Henry P. Morgan.
George n. johnson.
Harry IL. Jackson.
Joseph D. George.
James D. Farnum.
George r. Farnum.
I. Harris Elnngwood.
O.. G. Chandler.
Henry W. Park was appointed fore
man by the judge.
Verdict was for plaintiff In the sum
of s134 SO, the amount OF the bill OF
repairs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15
FOR SALE.

Or EN- 4 foot gray birch wood
save ! if v shed.
GEE RGE M. ELDER,
= South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Wednesday forenoon was naturaliza-
ton day. Six received their final papers:
Charles William Baldwin Of Norway.
George 8. Westleigh, Norway.
Henry B. Hodgsen, Byron.
Robert e. Hill, Albany.
Walter Joseph Guimond, Newry.
August B. Nisksnen, Paris.
The first five were former subjects Of
King George Of England, and the last
was native Of Finland.
There was one case of repatriation,
Guy Cole, who recently served with his
majesty's, King Georges, troops and
thereby lost his citizenship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

Pres.-Grace Cannon.
Vice. freshmen Aldrich.
Rec Sec.-Myra Cannon.
Cor. Sec.-Nina Butters.
Treas.-Ellen Knightly.
Organist-Louise Thomas.
Chairmsn Of the Committees:
Lookout-H. A. Christensen.
Prayer Meeting-Mercy e. Millett.
Missionary-G. n. Newton.
Flower-Ellcn Knightly.
Music-Louise Thomas.
Quiet Hour-Elmer Aldrich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-02-15

The following prisoners were arralgn-
cd late Wednesday afternoon, and an
swered the indictments - follows:
Roy Ysargle, pleaded guilty.
Frank Dt Anglis, pleaded not guilty. s
Morris Bailey, pleaded guilty on the
two counts.
Louis Manakis, pleaded guilty.
Patrick J. Hannah, pleaded nolo.
Robert Littlefleld. pleaded guilty and
placed on probation.
State W. Frank DI AnglIs Of Rumford.
assault with dangerous weapon.
State vs.. Roy Yeargle OF Bethel, at-
tempting to break and escape from jail.
The star csss Of the term came on