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Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
ENTERTAlNs FRIENDS WITH
HALLOWEEN PARTIES

Black cats, witches. Jack o'-lanterns,
and festoons of black and yellow
streamers and low burning lights
made a lovely setting for two
parties that Mesdames w E. Barnum
and r. Y. Gearhart gave to large
number of friends Saturday afternoon
and evening at the Barnum home, 9
Numbered among the afternoon
guests were the ladies who do not
play cards or who could not attend in
the evening. Gathered in the large
living room the ladies were entertain
ed with guessing contests and Hollow
e'en games. Each guest was request.
ed to write a story of the Romance
in flower" and many pretty stories
were the result of their efforts. The
story written by Mrs. Dubois was
judged the best and she was given an
appropriate remembrance Of the oc-
casion. The literary efforts of Mrs.
w X. Dial and Mrs, Stiles on the
"Cat-ecism," were so very good that
the judges we're unable to decide
which one should receive the award
and the ladies' were allowed to "cut"
for the decision and the prize went to
Mrs. Stiles.
Mrs. Clyde W. Ttams and Mrs. J.
Horowitz found that 1t was their fate
to be content with the "booby" prizes
as reward for their efforts
The color scheme Of black and vel.
low was carried out In the lunch that
was daintily served late in the afteE-
noon and which proceeded the depar.
ture OF the guests for their homes.
Those present on this occasion were
Mesdames Ridgway. Broderick. Lans.
den, waughtel. Stiles. w. X. Dial, ].
w. Wright, J. A. Baker, M. s. Free
man. J. N. WILSON, j. NJ stratton
Hptchins. Horowitr. F. II. John, Nc
Rae and baby, Jean. Willard Pace.
kennedy. Farmer, Ijams, Alex Ben.
man. Van Hoose. Rivenberg. Cook.
In the evening Mrs. Barnum and
Mrs, Gearhart were hostesses again.
the affair being q Halloween bridge
party, the guests being those of their
friends who enjoy an hour or two at
cards. Seven tables we're arranged in
the living room which contained the
same Hollowe'en decorations OF the
afternoon and seated at the tables
were Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Swift. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Il. Cooper. Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Rawson, Mr.. and Mrs. ] "A. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Richmond, DR.. and
Mrs. M. II. Barr. Judge and Mrs. w. r.
Chambers, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee N. STRAIT
ton. Major and Mrs. e. d. Househol.
der. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Wheelock.
Mesdames w. ID. French, Schenck,
Prina. Jennings. Carpenter, Worden.
Miss Eva Prina and Messrs. Bernard
Prudential and r. Y. Gearhart.
The honors for the evening were
won by Mrs. NJ. Richmond, first. and
Miss Prina second. for the ladies and
for the gentlemen Messrs. Cooper and
wheelock were the holders of the high
scores, while the consultations were
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
ORCHESTRAL MUSIC At
MUSIC CLUB MEETING

Everyone who is interested in
music and who enjoyed an interesting
musical program are invited to attend
the next regular meeting of the Ora
ham County Music Club, which will
be held on Thursday, Nov Srd, at the
club rooms
Orchestra and orchestral music will
be studied and an interesting program
will be given.
Refreshments will be served and a
freewili offering for the community
house fund will be received.
!. The hostesses for the afternoon
will be Mesdames Stan Crandall and
E. G. Crandall.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
ROAD I. COMMISSIONERS IN | N

j. Frank Wootan came in from Ft.
Thomas on the train Monday morn
ing. Mr.. Wootan is member of the
county highway commission and is
here looking after business matters
connected with work on the roads.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
Candidate for Reelection for Gle
"a of the Superior Court
Is TO THE VOTERS OF
GRAHAM COUNTY

Among other rumors that have been
circulated, the claim is being made
that my worthy opponent is heavy
taxpayer and that I am not.
In order to correct this impression
| desire to call your attention to the
following, Il have been taxpayer
ever since | came to the valley" and
according to the tax records of this
county find that during that time
the total differance between the
amount Of taxes paid by my opponent
and myself is ss4.41 or an average OF
difference OF $4.s1 per year.
H. L. PAYNE
Plant grain, II others are planting
,AaSs pHtf
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
ROPER KNOWS BATTERIES. tf-r.
BARGAINSi

BARGAINS! BARGAINSi
A big table OF ladies' and children's q
winter hats from s1.O0 to $500 in the
very latest styles. Bon Ton and Naco
corsets. Hosiery and notions.
The Charlotte Myers Shoppee
Successor to Mrs. l.. NJ. Gustafson,
Pima Arizona. FG-tf.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

LOST-On road Just west OF Pima,
Friday afternoon, leather suit case,
packed with clothing. Return to Bank
Of Stafford. FG-tf.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

Farmers best profit. straw. See
q. N. Holman. CT ifr
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

Farmers best profit. straw. See
s. N. Holman. OF tfr.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31
VISITED MIAMI,

Arthur Woolsey, who had been in
Miami for several days returned home
Sunday afternoon.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

Farmers best profit, straw See
s. N. Holman. CT ttr
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

ROPER Knows BATTERIES. tt-r.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-31

Plant grain. II others are planting
alfalfa. FG-tf,
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Franklin,


Warren Allen of New Haven,
Conn, was a guest of Rev. A. G.
Perkins and wife last week.
Miss Lawrie of Waterville and
Bangor spent last week with her
father, William Lawrie.
Y Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Buck and
three children of Medford are visit
ing Mrs. Bucks parents, Mr. and Mrs
Walter Bunker.
Mrs. Ina Garbett and Mrs Minnie
Hardison will be hostesses for an all
day session of the ladies' aid society
this week.
George and Pearl Phillips Of Con-
cord, N. H., Mrs. Charles Williams of
Waterville, Mrs. Minnie Wiley and
Mrs. Grace Wilson of Cherryfield are
at the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Phillips, called here by
the critical illness of their mother
Mrs. A. S. Gray and Miss jeanette
Clark Of Sullivan are guests Of Mrs.
D. L. Tracey.
'The Live Wires" held their regu-
lar meeting Friday evening at the
home of their local leader. After the
business session there was a surprise
party in honor of Robert w. Blais-
dell's birthday. Games were fol-
lowed by refreshments.
Oct. 9. B.
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North PenObscOt.

Melville Leach of West Penobscot
died September 80. The body was
brought here for interment Monday.
Mr.. Leach was born in North Penob
scot and spent his boyhood days here.
Several years ago he sold his farm
here and moved to West Penobscot.
Mr.. Leach was a good citizen and
neighbor and kind husband and
father.
There was a harvest supper at the
hall Tuesday evening to secure funds
. for repairs on the church. There was
very good patronage. The affair
was a splendid success.
There will be poverty ball at the
hall Tuesday evening. A prize will
be awarded.
The Pomona grange was held at
Orland Saturday, with a. large at
tendance. The election and installa-
tion of officers occupied part of the
day. A fine dinner was served and a
splendid program made the day very
enjoyable. Mary Grindle was re-
elected secretary. and Homer Lowell
as overseer Both are Of this place.
Mrs. Ordway has crew build
ing road to To-day Pond, over the
estate which she recently purchased
of Whit Soper.
Oct q. H.
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StOningtOn.


Philip Crockett has returned home.
after spending few weeks with his
family in Boston.
John Marin, an artist, who has
spent several summers here, has re-
turned to his home in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Arey have re-
turned to their home in Boston.
Jean Joyce, who has been away
for few days, returned Saturday.
V Charles Russ arrived last week
with his merrygo-round and is set
ting it up in the usual place.
The store owned by Webb brothers
and recently occupied by Theodore
Boyce, is being repaired and painted.
A whist party was given by the
Pythian Sisters in the Pythian Tenn
pie last Friday evening.
Mr.. Bagley of Seal Harbor has
opened barber shop here.
Fora May Thurston Long, formerly
dence, r. l., died at the home of her
sister, DR.. Lucy H. Abbott, APT Main
street, Waltham, Mass, Oct. s. She
leaves husband, Homer Ing, of
Providence, two children, Helena and
Thurston, two sisters, DR.. Abbott and
Mrs. George Tenney of Rockland,
and one brother, Erwin Thurston, of
Arlington Heights, Mass; also three
nieces, six nephews and a great many
friends.
Tom Mcclure of New York was in
town last week.
The Fuller Construction Co., who
is getting out granite for the New
York county court house, has put
on night shift. Three of the five
sets of gangsaws, which are used for
cutting granite are now in operation
running both day and night.
Mrs. Rose Candage, who kept a
novelty shop in the Fifeld building
this summer, has returned to Boston
Oct. 8. H.
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PenObScOt.


Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Campbelle
of Portland were guests of DR.. and
Mrs. M. A. Wardwell for two days
last week. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Ruth Smith who will
visit them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eastman Dodge re-
turned to the home of their daugh-
ter last week., after spending the
greater part Of the summer with
relatives in Belfast and Camden.
Mrs. Lyman Hutchins arrived from
Jamaica Plain, Mass, last week, to
care for her mother, Mrs. Flora Lit
tlefield, who is i'll.
Mrs. William Bowden of Camden
is visiting her step-daughter, Mrs
Wilbert Hutchins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Patten OF
Lynn, Mass, are visiting Mr.. Patterns
sister, Mrs. OTIS Leach.
The annual inspection of Penob-
scot chapter, o. E. S., will take place
at special meeting at Masonic hall
at 7.30 Wednesday evening, Octo.
Der IS. The inspecting officer is Mrs
Roberts, D. D. G. M, of Brooks. Re,
freshments will be served.
Mark Smith and family, who Wis
tied relatives here, have returned tc
their home in Bangor.
Austin Hutchins of Dark Harbol
spent few days here last week with
his mother, Mrs. Nettie Hutchins.
The Francis Indian orchestra will
hold a social dance at Town hall Fri
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wardwel
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son, born Sunday, Oct. s.
Miss Villa Perkins, student al
Eastern State normal school, Castine
spent the weekend with her mother
Mrs. r. H. Perkins.
I. w. and Thomas Perkins have re
turned from northern Maine, where
they have been employed in the pc
tato fields.
Mrs. Chester Leach of Monmouth
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy
Bridges.
Oct. 8. "Woodlocke"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-10-11

Sudden changes of weather are es-
pecialiy trying, and probably to none
more so than to the scrofulous and
consumptive.
The progress of scrofula during a
normal autumn is commonly great
1t is probable that few people ever
think of scrofula-its punches. erup-
tons and wasting of the body-with-
out thinking of the benefit many suf-
ferers from it have derived from
HOODS Sarsaparlla. whose success in
the treatment of this one disease alone
would be enough to make it what it is.
one of the most famous medicines in
the world.
There is probably not city or town
where Hoods Sarsaparilla has not
proved it's merit in more homes than
one, IN arresting and completely eradi-
eating scrofula, which is almost as
serious and as much to be feared as it's
near relative-consumpti
Hoods Pills. the cathartic to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla in cases
where one is necessary are gentle in
action and thorough in effect
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What ~Douqhoreean" Means.

Vhe most famous member OF the
Carroll family was Charles Carroll
OF .Carrollton, 1.-The Signer" (of the
Declaration of Independently, build
or of the manor house at Doughore-
gan-whlch, by the way, derives Its
name from a combination Of the old
Irish words dough. meaning house
or court" and O'Ragan. meaning "of
the king; the whole being pro
nounced, as with slight brogue
"Doo-ray- gam" the accent falling on
the middle syllable.-Julian Street In
american Adventures"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-10-11

1.-THE following, written years ago, will
be of interest to many residents of
Ellsworth, especially those of an older
generation to whom it will recall old
names and faces. 1t was written and
first published I'm The American about
sixty wears agO.1
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Aurora,

Z Samuel Silbsy and brother Charles
have returned to Montreal to attend
McGill University.
Miss Doris Mace, who was home
for short visit, returned to Bangor
Sunday.
Hester j. Crosby went to Bangor
last week to enter the Home private
hospital" as a pupil nurse.
Mrs. Annie Silsby is visiting her
son in Brewer
Mrs. Fannie Silsby and son are Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T.
Silsby.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crosby were
in Bangor Tuesday.
Preston Crosby, student at Ban
gor high school, was a recent guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Palmer.
Mrs Ernest Richardson, who has
been in Bangor, returned Saturday.
Oct. 8. G..
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Camphor and Hydrastis
Fine For Sore Ewes

1t is surprising how quick eye in
fiammation is helped by camphor,
hydrastis, witchhazel, ETC., as mixed
in Lavoptik eye wash. One lady
whose eyes were weak and watery
for three years was helped AT ONCE.
Another case of red, inflamed eyes
was also benefited. One small bottle
Lavoptik usually helps ANY CASE
sore, weak or inflamed eyes. ALUMNI
nun eye cup Free. Alexander's
Pharmacy.
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North Franklin.

Mrs. Vida Newey, with little son,
of Winterport, recently visited her
brother, Francis Wilbur.
Mrs. Ids Bracey and her aunt,
Mrs. Julia Butler, recently spent a
few days at camp near Abraham S
pond.
Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Caller are Wis
iting their sons, Herbert and N. R.,
jr., in Oakland, and their daughter,
Mrs. Evelyn Maher, in Madison.
H. A. Murch, who is working in
Sullivan, and Frank Randall of Ban
gor, were at Mr.. Murch's home over
the weekend.
Oct 8. T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-10-11

You'll get them done to order there,
And terms as reasonable as elsewhere.
Tinware and stoves of various kinds
At Mr. John Hills shop you'll find;
And articles. too of different grade,
Which he sells cheap for cash down
paid.
John and Jim Hopkins groceries keep,
Provisions too which are sold cheap,
Timber and board and best of joist
Which will be sold at fair price
There's Mr.. Bowers an aged man,
In good society doth stand:
To make living he hard doth try.
At John NJ Peck's my friend just call,
He's ready to wait on customers ALL
He'll take your portrait in good style,
And do it too in little while.
If blacksm work and in good shape.
You should want done and not long
At Mr.. Coles shop call and there
Your sleghs and carriages repair
And if you're sick and want some
physic.
And medicine to cure the phthisic
Apply to Parcher. he's the man.
He'll surely help you if he can.
II vital functions are diseased
The muscles persisted. and weak the
knees,
The cords shrunk up. there's no mis-
take,
But Pulsifer's pills cure will make.
Just call at Robinson and Harden's
store,
You'll see their names above the door;
Dry goods of various kinds they keep
Which they for cash are selling cheap
If painting, glazing you want done,
10 Mr.. Thinkers paint shop come;
You'll find him ready to do the same
To paint and glaze, and also grain.
Good flour here both fine and fair.
AS good as can be had elsewhere
Is manufactured in good shape.
The people say it is first rate
We hope the Custom House officer, too,
VIII pay MO bounty to the crew
or those old fishing crafts that Law
In port, and idle their time away.
And you that want some printing done,
10 Sawyer Burr's office come
1t Will be done in first-rate shape,
Ana at very moderate rate.
The numbering business that's done
Does oft the peoples spirit cheer,
Gives them employment, and the pay
Helps their expenses to defray.
A true description of the place,
Now can be read by Adams race;
And more if l had time to write
Might be put down in black and white
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IannOine.

Rev. Gideon Mayo and wife will
occupy the parsonage during their
two months stay here.
Capt. Charles Hodgkins and wife
visited their son Howard and his
wife at Bucks Harbor last week.
The trip was made by auto. Edith
Rice, who went with them, visited
friends in Machias and Larrabee.
Oct g. n.
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Worth Listening To.

Jean had always wanted a dog, 80
one day her wish was granted. Az
she was playing In the yard strange
dog came up and looked on. ~
Jean went running into the house,
saying, "Come quick and listen to our
dog maxim thunder at another dog"
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.lueilill.

blueIllll.
Howard Osgood has gone to Phila-
delphia for the winter
Y DR.. E. c. Barrett and wife are on
an auto trip to the White Mountains.
E. l.. Linscott and wife, F. B.
Snow and wife and Mrs. NJ F. Twin
ing attended the Maine music festival
at Bangor.
J. R. Abram, wife and daughter
and Mrs. Max Abram left by auto
Sunday for visit to Newark, N. j.
They were accompanied as far as
Hartford by Miss Vera Prentiss.
Harry Hinckley, chairman of the
hospital drive, reports that the sub
committees are making excellent
progress, and it is expected that the
amount raised will exceed last years
big quota. Those in charge of the
various committees are Mrs. A. M.
Herrick, Bluehill, Mrs. A. C. Farms
worth, Brooklin, and Mrs. Eva
Bridges, Sedgwick. The Bluehill
committee gave a successful silver
tea at the Legion hall, Wednesday
afternoon.
A matinee meet will be held at
Mountain park, Oct. IA, in connec-
ton with the drive to raise funds
for the Memorial hospital. All the
local horses have returned from the
seasons racing in first-class condi-
ton, guaranteeing a fast field for the
free-for-all Other horses are ex-
pected from Brewer, Ellsworth and
Penobscot. The card includes a
namp6 rapp froo-fnr-a1 and farm
ers' half-mile race, A two-mile race
crowd. Contestants are required to
stop and crank their cars every half
mile. Baseball teams from the
academy and Sedgwick high school
will play the third game of the pres
ent series.
The monthly meeting of the Viii
lage improvement society was held
on the first Monday of the month at
the home of the president, Harry
Hinckley. The members present
were asked to give suggestions as to
the work of the society for the COM
ing year. Several plans were dis
cussed, some of which will be devel-
oped later. Mr.. Hinckley announced
the following subcommittee: Ways
and means, Mrs. Eliza Herrick, Mrs.
Hester Moor, Mrs. Florence Abram,
Mrs. Lena Saunders, w. H. Osgood;
sanitation, DR.. Littlefield, Dr.. Bliss.
E. E. Mcintyre; schools, Miss Nellie
M. Douglass, Mrs. F. B. Snow, Mrs.
c. F. Wescott. jr.; roads and walks,
G. S. Mason, Max Abram, DR.. E. c..
Barrett, N F. Twining, w. I. Part
ridge; trees and planting, Harry
Hinckley, Mrs. E. c. Barrett, G. l..
Herrick Mrs E. E. Chase, former
president of the society, wrote most
interesting letter from her present
home in Minneapolis, to be read at
this meeting, and it was thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
Oct g. S.
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North Hancock,

Mrs. G. D. Lounder recently re-
turned from England, much i'm
proved in health. She was gone nine
weeks and thoroughly enjoyed her
visit, especially the sea voyage.
Oct 8. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-01
dies FROM
HIS INJURIES
Welby Deshields Leonard
Succumbs at Hos
pital
SENT TO MARKHAM
Lconard's Machine Stopped on Track
and He Was Endeavoring to Get
Off When Struck.

Welbv De Shields Leonard, twen-
tv-two years old, unmarried, who
was struck by a train while near
Markham, Va, yesterday morning
died at 2:35 o'clock yesterday al
ternoon at the Alexandria Hospital
The body was taken 10 Demaine' S
mortuary chapel and was shipped
to his late home near Markham
Va, this morning.
MIR. Welby according to rer orts
received here concerning the acct
Diet was driving an automobile and
was coming up grade, his view
being partially obscured by the nigh
-. tr,lIYi,yyt,,7tf ,-
At the time he reached the grade
crossing the machine stopped right
on the track and Welby got out OF
his machine and was endeavorlne
to get the machine off the track
when the train came along and
struck hurting him considerable
distance. Welby was picked up and
later placed aboard a train for this
city accompanied by Mr. Moore, OF
Marshall. Va. Both legs were so
badly mangled that they were am
putated by Drs. NJ. d. Delaney md
W. NJ. Smith. In addition Weloy
received internal injuries.
The deceased was son of Mr.
and Mrs. John r. and Virginia
Leonard, and was well known
around Markham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-01
irish REBELS
IN SURRENDER
TO FREE STATE
After Attack Lasting 60
Hours Rebels Capitulate
Internationally
O'CONNOR PRISONER
Fighting Is Spreading Rapidly
Through Other Parts of Dublin and
EnvirOns.

Dublin, July line four OOurtS
Building, seized by the rebel faction
of the Irish Republican Army on
April IA and converted into a strong
ly fortified position, was surrender
ed Internationally to the Free
States forces at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, it was officially announ-
ced by the Free State authorities.
Commander Rory O'COnnor. who
had declared his determination to
resist until death; Liam Mellowes
and other rebel executive officers
and the remnants of the garrison
were made prisoner. Lieutenant
General O'Connell assistant chief
of staff of the regular forces, who
had been seized by the rebels as
hostage, was liberated.
The rebel garrison is reported to
nave suffered but few casualties
Many are said to have escaped
through tunnels. The surrender was
preceded by the hosting of the
white flag by the insurgents hold
ing out in that part Of the strong
hold not occupied in the attack
early this morning.
The official statement follows:
At 4 o'clock this afternoon Err
nest O'Malley, on benalf of the ex-
ecutive at the -Four Courts, surren-
dered the building unconditionally
to Brigadier-General O'Daly and
the entire garrison was made priso-
ner, including Rory O'Connor, Liam
Mellowes and all the principal off
GERS of the executive. Lieutenant
General O'Connell, assistant chief
of staff, was libera;ed and reported
back at army headquarters.
a report earlier in the day that
Eamonn de Valera has joined the
Dublin bridgade, attached to the re-
bel forces, and is on active service
is thus far unconfirmed. The
newspaper Republic of Ireland, or
gan of the De ValeraiteS, appeared
with a singlc-sheet extra yesterday
afternoon declaring the Free State
authorities started the fighting and
asserting that General MacReady,
commander-n-ch of the British
forces in Ireland, was advising the
Provisional Government.
The rebels, numbering about 1870,
marched out of the Four Courts
Building after their capitulation,
with a priest at the head of their
column. The Free State comman-
der had issued orders to cease fire
and for the first time since the at
tack began Wednesday morning the
vicinity of the Four Courts were
strangely silent.
A violent explosion at 1890 p.
m., preceded the surrender A sec
ton of the building was blown up
and a portion of the roof fell in.
Through the gap burst jets of
flames and a shower of debris in
Guiding documents from the court
archives. Thirty rebels were
wounded by the explosion, but none
was killed.