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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-21

YESTERDAYS HERO = Gabby Hartnett, Cubs manager, who turned down a chance to play off two games with Brooklyn, saying: Well take our chances on beating the Pirates in the three games we play them. If we can't beat them we don't deserve to win the pen- nant."
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

say my name is ODonnell. Then he'll
tell me to go to the other gate" Rob
ideau said laughingly.
! Occasionally for q few moments,
| Robideau would become serious. MY
worst day was Thursday when my wife
and babies visited me. This is the
easiest part Of the whole thing"
Finishing another story, he said: "If
/ I'm going to croak, might as well die
happy"
IF taking my neck pleases them and
eases the feeling against me, my con-
science is clean" he said.
I'm going to walk right up to the
scaffold and take it like man. I'm
going to do my part, you do yours.
I'm not the first man to be hung and
I'm not the last one" Robideau said.
The minister (the Rev. H s. Tool
Of Columbus told me tonight that
I'm brave. said, well, I thank you
As the car passed near Park City,
Robideau was given a cigar, lighted
by Stephenson. We'll, this Is my last
smoke. III never ask you for another
cigar"
Minutes later, as the hands of the
clook passed 1915 a. m, the caravan
started up the Columbus hill. Soon
the lights of Columbus we're visible.
Looking at the lights, Robideau said:
well, I guess they're all set for me-"
Then Robideau asked Dan Nc
Carthy. news writer: Say, how about
starting a song. I'll sing 1t with you
and you'll have something to write In
your newspaper tomorrow"
A query revealed his favoritiSm for
MY Wild Irish Rose"
But before the song was started,
Robideau said: Now want you to
write a good story about me. I'm COM
ing back down here tomorrow night
and read that story. If it's not good
one, I'm going to haunt you tomorrow
night"
Discords of the Irish song rang
through the moonlight night as Ben
jamin sped past the lead automobile
as the caravan entered the city limits
of Columbus.
Scores of automobiles were parked
at the side Of the drive near the main
entrance of the Columbus machinery
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

shed which was turned into a death
house.
surely a lot of people around here ;
Robideau said as the automobile came
to a halt between a line held back by
officers from several counties and state
patrolmen
On the ride down, Robideau told Of
ficers nothing new about the Shaving
Of his Wheat Basin neighbors, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mike Kuntz on the Columbus
! Wheat Basin highway a day following
1 Thanksgiving. Larry Kuntz, son Of the
victims, survived the death ride to later
identity the slayer.
Robideau had promised officers that
he would divulge the place where he
had buried the gun, which, he said,
Mike Kuntz had at the time of the
Sayings. The gun was not mentioned.
It was :08 a. M Benjamin and the
others in the car stepped quickly from
the machine. A minute later, Robideau
was standing a foot from the first of
the IS steps leading to the scaffoId.
Benjamin handcuffed the doomed man
in back. Benjamin then tied two straps
around Robideaus waist, over his green
polka dot shirt and blue coat.
Robideau's face became slightly pale,
but he asked Undersheriff ODonnell,
do you still want to flip that coin2"
He laughed weakly. Well goodby
boys"
Benjamin and Paul Rosean, deputy
Saltwater county sheriff, led Robideau
up the IS steps. Seconds later Rob
ideau had made his last remarks. The
black hood was placed over his head,
the rope was jerked tightly around his
neck
Undersheriff Benjamin snapped his
finger. 1t was iii am. A trapdoor |
swished. Robideau disappeared from /,
the platform. The rope remained still. |
His neck had been broken. Then, 165 |
minutes later the man was pronounced (
dead.
Saltwater county had witnessed its
first hanging.
Girl Witness in Crowd
And in the crowd of some 375 men
in the machinery shed was one Flor
ence Bowie of Columbus, who was
dressed like q man.
At a. m, a Columbus bartender
said: This is the biggest night we've
ever had in Columbus"
Montana's famed Circulating Gal
ows," used for the execution of Robi-
deau, previously claimed the lives of
five murderers was used twice in
Miles City within a period Of six
months, was used twice in Treasure
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

county and once in Rosebud county
for the execution of murderers. Con-
structed Of heavy timber, well bolted
toeether within a short time IF bs ss
been borrowed by the sheriff of Still
water county from Sheriff George
Burns of Rosebud where 1t has re-
manned since its last work, the execu-
ton Of George Criner, negro, at Miles
City.
The first man to be executed on the
"galloping gallows" was one Alfred
Lane, who dropped to his death Sept.
in payment for the murder of Henry
Theade Of Hathaway on April 26 Of the
same year. Lane, at the time was em-
ployed on the Ben Benson ranch and
the day the body Of
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29
Montana Circulating Gaows" Add One More Name to List oil
Executed Killers Robdeau Swings Into Eternity Columbus

4FAA~@@N
Frank Robideau, iron man of con-
demned murderers," who wanted to die
and get It over with, rode merrtly 70
his death at Columbus recently, I'M
believably firm in his conviction that
IF I'm going to croak, might as well
die happy"
AS Robideau began his last walk from
the lower murder cell in Yellowstone
county jail, he asked officers: Have
you got a drink OF whisky. I need a
good one"
Shortly after he was handcuffed to
Undersheriff Ed ODOnneu in the jail
office, Robideau was given a bracer.
Then the iron-bar jail door was swung
open, and UnderSheriff Jack Benjamin
led the way to q waiting automobile.
Scores Of persons lined the walk and
curbing as ODonneu and Robideau
hurried into the back seat Of the car.
Sheriff Dan Stephenson stepped in the
back seat and sat at Robideau,S right
Deputy Sheriff Albert Jansen and Dan
Mccarthy, news writer, sat with Ben
janin in the front seat.
There's quite mob around here,
isn't there" Robideau said as the
death car cruised away, sandwiched
between three guard automobiles.
And as the car sped from the city
limits, Robideau said: Il suppose there
will be a big mob at Columbus too.
They're all coyote hunters When they
get me in the trap. they'll all go home"
Undersheriff ODonnell, a daily Wis
itor with Robideau his last week, was
asked by the condemned man to tell
some jokes. and "Iu tell one every
time you do" he said
Death Ride Pleasure Trip
Shortly after the clock struck mid !
night, with one hour to live, Robideau /
asked Undersheriff Benjamin: Say [
Jack, have you got golden steps up the +
scaffold?"
He followed the remark by saying,
"also, Jack 1 thought it would be a
good idea to have an elevator carry
me up the stairs. TIN be quite walk"
After a laugh, Robideau said: I'm
to think I'm going to a
circus. I'm going to a funeral, my
funeral"
Benjamin allotted one hour and Is
minutes for the drive from Billings
TO Columbus. After a remark about
how slowly the guard automobiles were
Robideau said: Eyes, let's
get there and get the thing over with"
Following a brief lull in conversation
between Billings and Laurel, Robideau
said: IN flip coin with anyone to i
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

Montana's famed Circulating Gal
lows" used for the execution of Robi-
deau, previously claimed the lives of
five murdererS was used twice in
Miles City within a period of six
months, was used twice in Treasure
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29
sALoON PRRAETr RRCETPrs

Nearly half e million dollars was paid to
the state during January By establishments
obtaininE licenses 10 sell liquor and beer dur
ing 1898, according to L. M. A Wass admin
istrator Of the state liquor control board.
There were TAG saloons licensed during 1897
and the board expected that the number win
be about the same this year. At the middle
Of January the state had licensed 1913 beer
parlors for S203, 800. The amount received from
liquor licenses at that time was s21s $50
There were about 1900 beer licenses issued
last year
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

Chickenpox leads the list OF communicable
diseases in the number OF new cases reported
to the state board OF health. The number last
week was 1877, according to DR.. B. X Kill
bourne, epidemiologist Of the board. with -
Of them IN Great Fails. Glendive reported II
and Phillips county IS. Other diseases in
cluded In the report we're whoopinz cough
SO cases and scarlet fever, 81.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29
EXCESS TAX

When a tax levy Is excessive the amount Of
the excess may be refunded TO the taxpayer
without the necessity OF court action, At
torney Gen Harrison j. Freebourn held in an
opinion rendered for Harold @. Dean, county
attorney Of Sanders county. The ruling sim
plified the situation in which Sanders county
failed TO take into consideration the amount
Of school transportation money It would re-
and levies.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29
la M TRATNTNG

The state department Of vocational rehabil-
ltation is now training 100 in trades so they
Will be fitted to take places In industrial
occupations. Nearly 200 we're given assistance
during 1887, according 70 State Supervisor
Lief Fredericks. Most Of those in training
are IN educational institutions. The majority
OF them have disabilities resulting from In
fantile paralysis
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

came Immediately back TO Montana.
Miles City is also slightly connected
with this case IN that Robldeau was
once thought TO have worked at ths
old packing plant there when horse
meat was being pr0cessed Just after
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-01-29

see if they want to change places with
me-"
"You know. when I knock at st.
Peters door tonight, III say my name
is Jansen. And when st. Peter says
that YOU don't belong here, then I'll
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01

FROM LEADING AND


the Historical Background of the
Nursery School, its origin, purpose
and objective. Miss Bowen is an able
speaker and well qualified to open
these classes. All Nursery School
Project workers of NYA are urged
to attend.
These seminars are arranged by
the National Youth Administration IN
order to provide some training for
the girls assigned to the Nursery
School Project. The Project itself
offers nineteen Negro girls an OPP
portunity to assist in the daily care
of children and experience the many
tasks connected with the rearing of
infants. The primary feature Of the
project however, is to provide part
time work for out-of-school, un-
married girls between the ages of 18
and 25. There are two such pro-
jects: The West End Nursery School,
located at Gest and Harriet Streets.
This school is sponsored by NYA and
WPA. The Mothers Memorial So
cial Center at SAT w. Seventh ST.,
is run under the sponsorship Of NYA
and the Calvary ME-. Church Won
ems Home Missionary Society.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01
Beale (Mother)
Avenue Baptist Church
Struck by Lightning

MEMPHIS, June 28.-( (By James
G. Dickerson for AMP THE First
Baptist church, Beale avenue, (bet
ter knows as Beale street Baptist
church,, was struck by bolt Of
lightning Sunday at 6:15 a. M, just
about the time half dozen wor-
shippers gathered for the BYPU
session. The meeting suddenly ended
by the church's being locked and
temporarily condemned by firemen
and city authorities.
The statue Of John the Baptist,
adjoining the steeple of the church,
diverted the bolt, preventing more
serious damage than the two holes
smashed in the roof and sidewall
cracked from the steeple. None were
killed or injured, save score of
pigeons, nesting in the steeples.
The church is one Of the largest
and oldest Of the city's colored
churches, and is the mother church
Of some eight or 10 others that
split from it as the years passed.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01
CINCINNATI
N Y A NEWS

Beginning Friday, June oath and
every Thursday thereafter from IL
am. to IL noon the National Youth
Administration in cooperation with
the Division of Negro Welfare and
Division of Child Care of the Com
munity Chest will sponsor series Of
Seminars for Nursery School work
ers of NYA. These sessions are to
be conducted at the Mothers Me-
mortal Center, sat w. Seventh st.
Miss Marjorie Bowen, superinteii-
dent of the Parkway Day Nursery
will speak at the opening session on
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01
NEGRO AMERICA GOES WILD AS
LOUIS KNOCKOUTS SCHMELING

come thru.
The bell rang land with it came
Glenn McCarthy's sharp, low pitched
words. Probably never before IN
American history were 80 many
black voices silent as at this mo-
ment. And then, suddenly, Glen
started telling how Joe had cut
loose. There were gasps of awe
and as Mccarthy described the
challenger's first trip to the floor,
laughter roared through the land
like mighty Niagara breaking thru
cardboard dixie.
Then came the end, with Donovan
stopping the one man massacre.
Shouts Of joy rang to the stars.
From thousands of homes and tav-
crns poured Duskyamericans, their
faces uushed. 1t was as If each had
been in that ring himself, as II
every man, woman and child of them
had dealt destruction with his fists
upon the Nordic face of Schmeling
and the whole Nazi system he sym
bolized. 1t was more than the vie
tory of one athlete over another, II
was the triumph Of repressed peo-
pie against the evil forces Of racial
oppression and discrimination con-
! densed--by chance-into the shape
Of Max Schmeling
1t was a time for celebration, and
for a night Aframerica drank the
heady wine Of glorious success, Chi
cago's Southside became livins
/ ocean Of smiling faces as crowd!
flowed out upon the streets. Til
can bands formed, automobiles pa
raded dragging old tubs and string
i Of tin cans behind them.
on 47th street at South Parkway
traffic stalled People danced on tn
sidewalks. Men drank on street cor
ners, passing bottles about, hurlin
empties into the cutters. Occasiona
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01
Randolph, Labor
Leader, Enters
Mayo Clinic

NEW YORK CityAccording to
information received at the inter
national headquarters Of the Broth
erhood Of Sleeping Car Porters, A.
Philip Randolph, International Pres
ident, as result Of an extended i'll
ness, will enter Mayo Clinic at Ro-
chester, Minnesota, for examination
and treatment. He will be accom-
panied to the clinic by M. p. Web
ter, first International vice president.
Mr.. Randolph suffered from a coll
lapse recently while in conference
in the National Meditation Board in
Washington, DC.
He will enter the clinic June %.
Mr.. Randolph's many friends are
hoping for a speedy recovery.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01

shots rang out. Impetuous youths
jerked trolleys from street cars, and
one boy broke a cars front pane
with his fist, hardly feeling the
pain caused by the biting glass.
But the crowd was go9dnatured,
and daily paper reporters who
toured the district wrote next day
there was less disorder than ordi-
narily found in white section on
New Years Eve or the Fourth Of
July. Tavern owners said there had
not been so much business since
repeal
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01


IHiSA1o, june -. Sny
Frank Marshall DAVIS Tor
ANr Negro Amesiea' wh'ch
seldom mas cause for nai'ea
cheering went Wild with . nane
heard 'nroughout the nat'on az
zoe Louis our zoe 10 me
Jubilant m'iiions bessed Out
Germany > Wax SehHlsiihg N
Yankee Stadium Weahesaas
n'ght,
A'thoush 'hefe we're pafaaes
OF shouting, happy thousands n
e't'es Over al iaha' com
parativcty ittie violence was
reported, ne ioae real fac'ai
outbreak occurred N sary' mo-
where 2 wh'te woman was sho.
and poi'ee were eaiied 70 qoen
as angry mob huf'ing saresss %
lynehlng against if'o 81 terri
NED negro PRISONERS
~ lineage aaopied floiiie = '''e
world s heaVyWelght ehainploh' a
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01

The congregation is under the pas
torate Of Or. G.. A. Long, who is
widely known over the United States
being affiliated with the National
BapGlst Convention of which the
Rev. II. A. Boyd is secretary.
An important engagement Of
Madam Lula Butler-Hurse, mezzo
soprano Of national re- utaticn, had
to be postponed Sunday evening.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-01

Write name of your choice,
and cast your vote by CUT
TING this BALLOT. Put it
i'm Forum Ballot Box at your
nearest news stand, or mail
or bring in TO the office of
the Cincinnati Forum, 342
w. 5th st. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Mattressee

ALE MATTRESS co, = Ab Union l. Tel S.6SS0. Your old mattress hade over equal h new Special rices this week only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Financial
Business Opportunities

STORE In good location in Wat terbury, carrying full line of groc- cries, beer and confectionery. Do- ing cash business. Dial 4-0792.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

As RANGE - Chambers firelesS; bur burner; oven; broiler. Ca -44bi.
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Educational
R.ocal $ Private Instructors
Merchandise
Household Articles

bDERN DINING ROOM SET - ladio type parlor stove, Call hornings O. i2:30, Dial 4-280o,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

FOR sALE-4 houses with about acre of land on new state high way. Corner of South Main st. and Pearl Lake Road. Bargain for quick buyer.
 NUHN AND NUHN Al Bank St. Dial 4-214o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Business SerUice
T Business Services Rendered

FUR CoATs-C Cleaned, glazed, loops changed, $l, Goats lined, $S
 II, Ciresi, 38 Winchester st. S-7259.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

WINDOW CLEANING = You w,ll save money If you send for us to do your cleaning, Connecticut Window Cleaning Go, once e2 Wo0dlawn Terrace, Dial A-46l7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

rooms-heated, 35 Willow St. 1 rooms, ca Ayers St, 6 rooms, a Savings St, Store, 23 Hill St. Merchants Trust Go. Tel. 4.6i33
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

HE BIGGEST DOLLAR FOR ROLLAR VALUE YOU'VE EVER ZEN CAN BE FOUND AT THE RASS CITY USED CAR FIX. A Eighty fine selection = at prices 1u can afford to pay; and the Smily will enjoy. D36 Dodge 6-wheel Sedan pS6 Chevrolet Coach S6 Lincoln. Zephyr Sedan S6 Pontiac 6 cyl, Coupe 35 Ford Touring Sedan p35 Packard i20 Sedan |, S5 Graham Coach BR ASS City Used Car Ex,
 Johnny Creel, Mgr,
 487 MEADOW ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

REFRIGERATION SERVICE
 pkelvinator, Frigidaire, Copeland CoidSpot, Leonard, Universal pMESTIC APPLIANCE -- 3.Be4e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Business Places For Rent

4ee WEST MAIN ST. Store, i8 X 70, with basement. Park ing place for car at rear door. s46 Loren R, Garter. Il East Main St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
CLEARANCE SALE

IL NEW 1888 sTuDEBAKERs, |FFICERS' CARS, DEMONSTRATE 'RS AND USED CARS AT SUB 'rANTrAL REDUCTIONS,
 l |EGHAN MOTORS, ING
 IA East Main st. Dial S-4lS6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

HAMILTON AVE.--4 rooms, garage lst floor, 2 family house. $23.00.
 McEVOYS, INC. bi West Main st, Dial 4-6ll8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
For Rent Real Estate

FAMILY HoUsE-To rent. Also steam heated garage, 75x4S, l60 South Elm st. Tel. 4-47T3,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Houses For Rent

ONE FAMILY-240 Robbins St. All Improvements $65. Call Leo J. Curley, Bl W. Main St. 3-bl69.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
THE BEST USED CAR BUYS IN TOWN ARE LISTED HERE
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale
A FEW SPECIALS

A FEW SPECIALS 'bS0 Packard Sedan pS6 Plymouth Town Sedan bS6 Chrysler "6" Sedan--6 wheels bsS Oldsmobile Sedan--6 wheels bSS Plymouth Sedan bS4 Ford Sedan pSS Chrysler "6" Sedan pSi Chevrolet Coach--6 wheels EW FEDERAL TIRES & TUBES
 AT WHOLESALE PRICES kROVE USED CAR EXC.
 Grove st. Dial 4-6o7l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Real Estate For Sale

1909 THOMAsTON AVE-o rooms hot water heat, All Imp. Bank mor- tage. Price s4,000. M. J. Sullivan, % Wildemere Ave. 4-8b03.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

2ei PINE ST. - Second floor. six rooms, kitchenette, sun parlor, up- to-date Improvements, Steam heat furnished, hot water year around. Tel. 4-2852.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Professional Services
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms and Board

BOYS CLUB. Cottage Place--Nice rooms, swimming pool, all home cooking Reception rcom& Mod. crate prices
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
Rooms For Housekeeping

ROOMS = 1, 2, 3, turn. and light. housekeeping Ina Mecca or Ham. mell. 6l Field St, A-e447 or 4.o946
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

OLUMBIA BLVD,-section Apart. ment, 5 rooms, ist floor. Garage Adults. Dial 4-3696.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

Martin
 nd of his mnd."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09

1884 sTUDEBAKER - Dictator Touring Sedan. Finished in Popular Black. Tires and Up- holstery like new. Here Is a sporty but neat appearing car with plenty of pep. Quality at c low W000 MH
 price. .,,,. VO 60swV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-09
For Rent Real Est zte
Apartments and rencments

l99 East Main St., 8 rms, heated $50 7l2 East Main St., 6 rms. ,,,,., S22 ll6 N, Main St., rms. heated $S0 aa. rnHHA VI TT Hn
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-04-01
Race Fighters
Hold heir Own

CINCINNATI An oag ln..versi i
entries, Wilberforce las one Of the
best aggregation Of fighters in his
tory. Capt. shelton Bell being one
Of the most outstanding in the tour
nament. The former captain was
Al Wardlow, 160-round Golden
Gloves champion Of the world.
Hank Corrdthers, Wilberforce
University coach deserves much
credit for training and the success Of
these boys, winning three straigats.
118-pound Mitchell Walton, Viii
berforce; 16o-pound Shelton Bell,
Wilberforce; and 135-pound Chas.
Justine, over Arkansas University.
Hank will leave for Boston Sat
urday to make his entry in the Ma
tional Junior A.A.U. champions Of
America. We feel sure Hanks boys
will bring the bacon home.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-04-01
REVIVE.
CLARK GLIB

CINCINNATI - Segelal fsse.ssls 0s !.
Of the original Peter II. GlalE. Lem
ocratic Association met at the office
ot h.l ~ y.ise ,,te
late / ms to revive the Wcll known
organization, Tuesday evening, IIaI.
29th. Edward McReynolds was nom
mated chairman for tie meeting.
A committee was appointed 10
draft letter to Mrs Ethel Stokes
requesting her officially TO call \
meeting of the association by Tues
day, April 5th for the puposc Of
i e lie & pe.
There was mucl discussion rs to-
the past Ierfosmanees Of some Of
the officers Of the club AMI that is
to the best advantage Of the col
ored Democrats Of the west end that
this orgaization be Strengthened out
Immediately. Refreshments flowed
freely as everyone spoke their candid
opinions.