NIJNETEENTH YEAR. MeCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING , NOVEMBER 16 , 19OO. NUMBER 27
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SOME SOCIAL SAUCE.
THE CLASS OF ' 96.
The members of the class of ' 96 , Mc-
, Cook High school , concluded that a reunion -
union of the class would be a desider
atum , and a'very enjoyable social affair
et the home of Mrs. Margaret Oyster ,
last Saturday evening , was the result.
Of thefifteeu members composing that
class , twelve were present : Mesdames
W. B. Mills and A. B. Wood , Misses
Mabel Wilcox , Lora LeHew , Josephine
Mullen , Delia and Martha Battcrshall ,
Ethel and Edith Oyster , Messrs. J. A.
Beyrer , Roy Smith and L. T. Thorgriui-
son. The members of the class not
present were : Mrs. John 'Goldtrap of
Pueblo , Colo. , William H. Mahoney of
Rutte , Mont. , and Erwin Hopt of-Caui-
- ridge.
Socially , the evening was spent pleas
antly and all too swiftly in reminiscent
ways , with music and song , Mrs. W. B.
Mills providing a number of the musical
numbers.
The gastronomic feature filled an im
portant part in the affair of the evening ,
refreshments attractive and appetizing
being served at a handsomely spread
board' ' , with floral decorations of white
and yellow chrysanthemums.
The simple souvenirs of the occasion
were heart-shaped , with the figures
" 96-1900" on the cover and the class
motto , "From School Life to Life's
School , " within , tied with ribbons of
the class colors , pink and green.
A "SOCIAL EVENING" IN FACT.
That was a social evening in very
truth tendered the Masonic brotherhood
by the ladies of the Order of theEastern
Star , last Friday evening , in Masonic
hall. Indeed it was one of the "para
mount" social affairs of the fall season.
To the hundred invitations , extended
by the ladies of the order there were
eighty responses and as many delighted
quests when the hour of dispersion ar
rived.
The main lodge hall was made more
attractive by a tasteful display of flowers ,
potted plants and flags and by a com
fortable arrangement of furniture , cush
ions and pillows galore.
Dancing in the dining-hall , card play
ing , crokinole and other games provided
the social diversion of the evening. An
orchestra of four pieces furnished music
during the evening and for the dancing.
Supper was served at eleven and em
braced the following appealing menu :
Escalloped oysters , sandwiches , pickles ,
cake , ice-cream , ices and coffee. Frappe
was served , Miss Sara Lowman presiding
at the punch-bowl.
It was midnight when the joyous oc
casion came to a regretted close.
r A HIGH-FIVE PARTY.
v Wednesday evening , Mrs. George Beck
entertained a large company of neigh
bors and friends at a high-five party at
her charming and cozy home. It was
one of the euioyable social events of the
season , Mr. and Mrs. Beck entertaining
their numerous guests most hospitably
and royally.
The home was decorated in patriotic
colors , "OldGlory , " buntingand stream
ers , with flowers and potted plants , mak
ing the scene bright and cheerful withal ,
and stirring the loyal soul.
Cards were played until about eleven
o'clock , the "fortunes of war" favoring
Mrs. W. R. Starr with the royal prize , a
* 'beet" tied with dainty ribbons. Wil
liam Zint brought up the rear with the
booby , a bottle of "ketchup. "
Refreshments were daintily served
and the guests shortly afterward tools
their departure , bringing to a close at
evening of much social pleasure.
Mrs. Beck was assisted by Mr. O. M
Knipple , Mrs. T. B. Campbell , Mrs. C
H. Boyle and Miss Myrtle Meyer.
Winter is coming on , and it is import
ant to get the body in shape to give Olc
Boreas a stiff fight. Nothing like a. rich
] uicy steak to fortify the body agains
the cold. Everist , Marsh & Co. wil
help keep you warm.
The following officers of King Cyru
chapter No. 35 , R. A. M. , were chosen
last night : JH. W.-Cole , high priest ; M
O , McClure , king ; J. A. Wilcox , scribe
Sylvester Cordeal , treasurer ; G. S. Bish
op , secretary. ,
Bright , dressy Furs , clean and right-
the only kind we sell : Collarettes , $8.51
to $2.00' Scarfs , $1.75 to $4.50 ; Stern
Collars , $3.00 to $6.00 ; Muffs , $1.00 t
$6.50. TheThompson Dry Goods Co.
Wall Paper Remnants , from ac to 15
per roll. Special low prices on all papei
You can save money by buying early.
A. McMlLLEN.
S Ladies' heavy , fleece-lined Wrappers
braid trimmed , for $ r.oo ; at The Thomr.
son : Dry Goods Co.
Bargains bargains in wall paper a
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Loar's.
McMillen's Cough Cure is sure.
"i For nice presents go to Loar's.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
MRS. GRANT SMITH visited Kenesaw
relatives , this week.
MRS. C. M. KENT was a Hastings vis
itor , a day or two , this week.
Miss OLLIE HOUCHIN was down from
Akron on a visit , early part of the week.
W. D. DARNELL of Minden is the new
clerk in Morgan's clothing store.
E. H. DOAN returned , Wednesday
night , from his sad mission to Southern
Kansas.
MRS. J. E. BEYRER came down from
Denver , this morning on 2 , on a visit to
relatives.
PAGE FRANCIS was down from Craw
ford , part of the week , visiting and on
business bent.
Miss KATIE O'CpNNELL arrived from
school , close of .last week , on a visit to
Hie home folks' .
JOHN M. FORD has moved up to the
ty JJK < r " \r arm in the neighborhood
of Cedar BluR , Kansas.
B. B. GiLLlSPlE , late with Artz &
Thompson , returned to Republican City ,
last Saturday morning on 2.
MESDAMES C. A. WARD on
Colemau went up to Denver , yeste ?
on i , to be absent a few days.
MRS. NETTIE McCARL arrived in the
city , yesterday noon , from Lincoln , and
is the guest of Mrs. F. A. Pennell.
Miss SELMA NOREN returned , Tues
day on i , from her Lincoln-Orleans visit ;
Mrs. Noren arriving on Thursday.
J. F. GANSCHOW arrived in the city on
No. i , yesterday , on a business trip and
to meet his many friends in McCook.
MRS. H. P. SuTTON has been enter
taining her mother , Mrs. R. M. Munson ,
and brother , Jauies Munson , this week.
MR. AND MRS. JAMES HETHERING-
TON of Indianola are visiting County
Judge and Mrs. G. S. Bishop indefinitely.
COLONEL AND MRS. E. J. MITCHELL
are to be congratulated upon the birth ,
Tuesday , of a daughter into their home.
REPRESENTATIVE HATHORN "was in.
the city , Monday evening , on his way to
Lincoln , going to the capital city on 6.
J. S. McBRAYER is able to be about
again , and is taking a lively interest in
an effort to secure the arrest of Carroll.
H. T. CHURCH returned , Saturday
night on 6 , from Wray , Colorado , where
he has been looking after stock interests.
Miss ANNIE MEENAN , who has been
visiting her sister , Mrs. W. J. Crawford ,
returned on last Saturday night to her
Akron home.
MRS. NELLIE GUILD arrived in the
city on 3 , Monday night , and will be the
guest of her sister , Mrs. . A. P. Thomson ,
for a few weeks.
MRS. E. MAY STARBUCK and young
est daughter departed , Monday morning ,
for Indianola , Iowa , where she will
spend the winter.
Miss DAISY DAYTON of Oberlin , Kan
sas , arrived in the city , Sunday , and will
spend some time with her sister , Mrs.
M. G. Stephenson.
Miss NELLIE SHERMAN , who has
been trimming for Mrs. M. M. Delhunty ,
returned to her home in Red Cloud ,
Monday morning.
CLARENCE STOKES and a happy com
pany of about twenty girls and boys en
joyed a big taffy-pull at his home ,
Wednesday evening.
MRS. G. L. WHITE has joined her
husband here and they have gone to
house-keeping in the James Patterson
dwelling on North Manchester.
ROBERT WELBORN of Denver was in
the city , Saturday. He has been trans-
j | ferred to a new position with the Colorado
rado Fuel and Fuel Co' , in Los Angeles.
E. H. DOAN was summoned to South
ern Kansas , Thursday of last week , by
the death of a brother. His friends will
sympathize with him in this bereave
ment.
MRS. J. J. CuRREN and children and
sister , Miss Grace Huston , visited Re
publican City friends over Saturday and
Sunday , going down on 2 , Saturday
morning , and returning home on 3 , Sun
day night.
MESDAMES H. H. TARTSCH and W ,
B. Mills went down to Plattsmouth , to
day , on a visit to relatives of the former *
They will also be in Lincoln a day 01
two , early part of next week , to see Julie
Marlowe as Barbira Frietchie , The
Fredericksburg Girl.
A. F. McCoRD was in the city , Friday ,
returning from Hitchcock county , where
he bought forty head.of Shorthorr
calves. Mr. McCord lives on the Wals
worth ranch , south of Bartley. He is at
extensive farmer , an enthusiastic poultry
fancier and a stock-raiser on a large
scale.
McCoy-Stlllman.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Stillman , just east of the city , was the
scene of a very happy wedding , Wednes
day at high noon , at which hour , their
daughter Minnie F. and Mr. James J.
McCoy of Stockville were united in mar
riage in the use of the ring ceremony
and in the presence of a large company
of relatives and friends from home and
away.
At the hour appointed , the young
couple approached and assumed posi
tions for the ceremony to the music of a
new march by Scoutin , "Union For
ever , " played by the Rogers orchestra of
seven instruments most effectively.
Rev. W. J. Turner performed the pretty
and impressive ceremony.
The bride's dress was a handsome ,
wine-colored wool rhadame ; skirt en
train ; corded front of cream-colored
broadcloth , trimmed with a spangled
band of same shade as the dress. The
bride carried a large bouquet of white
carnations.
The bride is well known to this com
munity as one of the very estimable
daughters of Mr. Frank Stillman of this
precinct , and the groom is well spoken
of as one of the substantial young farm-
a and stockmen of Frontier county ,
he interior decorations were floral
and beautiful ; ) - carna
tions , stnilax and ferns adding a dash of
color and fragrance to the auspicious
event.
In addition to those present from Mc
Cook and the members of the families
of the contracting parties were the fol
lowing : Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Stillman of
Stratton , Mrs. J. Allen and two children
of Wauneta , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Whit-
taker of Quick , Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Wal
lace of Stockville , Mr. and Mrs. I. W.
Spaulding of Box Elder , and Mr. P. T.
Francis of Crawford.
After the ceremony , and congratula
tions have been offered , the company sat
down to an elegant and elaborate wed
ding dinner spread with every attractive
accessory and served with tasteful -clev
erness. . ,
The gifts to the young couple were
uncommonly rich , handsome and varied ,
embracing some very elegant presents.
The young people have taken up the
oys and duties of house-keeping on the
"arm up in Frontier- county with the
earnest good-wishes of many friends , to
whom they will be at home , after De
cember ist
The Chicken Show/ . 1
The management of the poultry asso
ciation calls special attention to two
eatures of the coming chicken show :
Firstly , to the low railroad rates secured ;
and , secondly , to the Sure Hatch Incu
bator Co.'s exhibit.
A one-and-one-third fare has been
secured within points 75 miles distant
rorn McCook , good from December 4th
to gth.
The exhibit by the Sure Hatch people
will consist of a "loaded" incubator ,
which will be shipped here on the open
ing day of the chicken show , and chick ;
ens will be hatched out during the con
tinuance of the exhibition. This will be
a novelty to most of our readers and will
doubtless attract many visitors to the
show.
It is expected that the low rates , this
special exhibit of the Sure Hatch people ,
together with the usual fine display made
at the shows of the association , will draw
a large attendance from near and far.
Truly , this is an industry that may well
receive every encouragement at the
hands of the people of South-Western
Nebraska , to whom its developement
means not a little.
Musical and Bazar.
Band No. 2 of the Dorcas society will
give a musical in the Congregational
church , Friday evening , November soth.
Refreshments will be served , and fancy
articles , aprons , handkerchiefs etc. will
be offered for sale. Admission ,
For Sale.
Full-blooded Mammoth Bronze turkeys
and B. Plymouth Rock chickens. Call
at farm , three miles south of Bartley , or
address , MRS. A. F. McCARL ,
Bartley , Neb.
H. Nenitnur of Bartley was fined $ i
and costs in police court , yesterday , and
the fine remitted if Nenimur would take
the nine o'clock train home. Failing to
do this , and being found again on the
street in an intoxicated condition , Nen-
iinurn was taken before the judge , who
made the fine $2 and costs for the second
offense , and ordered that the prisonei
work the same out on the streets.
Ladies' double-thick , yarn Mittens ,
I5c ; at The Thompson Dry Goods Co.
"Show me" a better Hat than the
"Tiger" sold only by Morgan.
Children's Sleeping Suits , 500. The
Thompson Dry Goods Co.
Give year drag trade to Loar.
RAILROAD NEWS ITEMS.
N. E. Ward is now employed in the
local yard.
Way-car 72 is about ready to come
out of the shops.
The pay-checks were distributed after
the arrival of No. 5 , Tuesday evening.
General Sup't T. E. Calvert was at
Western division headquarters , Monday.
Brakeman H. E. Donaldson is up at
Akron , thjs week , relieving Switchman
Cole.
Cole.H.
H. H. Ray , a machinist from Denver ,
went to work in the shops , yesterday
morning.
Brakeman R. M. Douglass made a
trip to Holdrege , Sunday , on a tender
mission.
Brakeman John Hegenberger is off
duty , a few days , this week , indulging
in a hunt.
Flagman F. G. Foe will spend a few
days , close of this week , in Red Cloud ,
on a visit.
W. E. Reynolds and I. B. West are
new switchmen in the company's ser
vice , this week.
A.Jernberg has taken up his perma
nent residence in Red Cloud as foreman
of the bridge gang.
Earl Hopkins of Atlanta was at head
quarters , yesterday , taking the oper
ator's examination.
Brakeman J. F. Utter , Switchmen F.
G. R. Ford and J. S. Chambers are on
the sick-list , this week.
Frank Purvis went up to Denver ,
Wednesday on I , on a short visit to his
mother and brother Will.
Conductor L. E. Gilcrest is able to be
about again. He made a trip up to Im
perial , Wednesday , on a visit.
Conductor C. E. Pope arrived home ,
Sunday , from his trip to North Dakota ,
and resumed his regular run on Monday.
Brakeman G. F. Kiughorn has been
off duty , this week , attending to his
duties assheriff during the present term
of district court.
The-Burlington has recently received
a large number of new 80,000 pounds
capacity coal cars with drop ends and
the latest appliances.
Roy Smith came down from Denver ,
Saturday morning , to attend the class of
' 96 affair , Saturday night. He returned
to Denver , Sunday night.
Trainmaster Kenyon went over the
division with the pay-car , this week ;
coming in on No. 5 , Tuesday night , and
going'west attached to No. 149.
Four machinists from the Illinois Cen
tral shops , Chicago , recently entered the
Burlington emplpy at this place , namely :
Nixon , Ranee , Callahan and Mclnerny.
Conductor Frank Kendlen entertained
some Denver friends , close of last week ,
spendfug last Friday and Saturday in
the neighborhood of Arapahoe , hunting.
Frank Purvis , agent's helper at Red
Cloud , came up to headquarters , Mon
day night , on a short visit to the family ,
the first visit home in a number of
months.
Sup't Campbell has been over at Herndon -
don , Kansas , part of the week , with
President Perkins , who is out enjoying
his annual hunt in that neighborhood ,
where he has a ranch of his own.
President Perkins of the Burlington
spent part of last week on his preserve
over near Ludell , Kansas ; being visited
by General Manager Holdrege and offi
cials of the road during the week.
Master Mechanic Archibald , Foreman
Wells of the machine-shop and Foreman
Lucas of the round-house were at the
Havelock shops , Friday last , attending
a discussion of "Methods of Flue Set
ting. "
A closed-pouch mail service will be
established between Alliance and Den
ver , via Brush , Colo. , on trains 301 and I
302 on November 19. For the present
no postal clerk will be used in this
service.
H. C. Smith departed on Sunday
morning for Michigan City , Ind. , where
he will meet Mrs. Smith , who has beec
visiting in Cleveland. After a visit ic
Michigan City , they will return home
together.
The McCook Railway Men's club held
an interesting meeting , last night , will
a full attendance of employes from the
several departments. The leading topic :
considered and discussed were , "Spon
taneous Combustion" and "The Educa
tion and Training of Locomotive Fire
men. "
We make Dress Skirts to your meas
are. 350 pieces dress goods to selec
from. All-Wool Skirts , $2.50 and up
The Thompson Dry Goods Co.
THE GRIM REAPER :
ARCHIBALD SPBER.
The death of Archibald Spcer at his
home about ten miles south-west of Mc
Cook , Sunday night , was a sudden and
great shock to the members of the fam
ily and the many neighbors and friends
of the aged and esteemed couple. Mr.
Speer retired , Sunday evening , in appar
ently as good health as usual , and passed
quietly into the spirit land during the
night , it is thought about one o'clock.
The aged couple retired between nine
and ten and talked until about eleven ,
when they prepared for sleep. Mrs.
Speer was unable to sleep and later in
the night noticed her husband make an
effort to raise up in bed , and falling
back , make a strange noise in his throat ,
and then remain quiet. She applied
warm plates to his body , thinking he
had fainted and would revive again.
After two unsuccessful attempts she
finally , in the early morning , got to the
Everist ranch for help ; but when Mr.
Brett reached the Speer home , the seal
of death had been set on the body of
Mr. Speer for several hours.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Speer home , Wednesday morning ,
by Rev. W. J. Turner of the Congrega
tional church of McCook , being largely
attended by sympathetic neighbors and
friends , after which the body was taken
to Culbertson for interment. The frail
state of the bereaved wife's health made
the services especially touching.
[ ARCHIBALD SPEER was born in But
ler county , Pennsylvania , August ioth ,
1832. Was uia'rried to Miss Marget M.
Walker on March 2Oth , 1856. Five
children survive him , one child having
died in infancy. The deceased first
moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois ;
from there to Eastern Nebraska ; and in
1885 came to Red Willow county. ]
The aged widow , the family and
"riends have tenderest sympathy of all.
E. R. BANKS.
Shortly before eight o'clock , last Sat
urday evening , E. R. Banks joined the
iileut majority , after an illness of a few
weeks with typhoid fever. The serious
Illness of the deceased was known to
but comparatively few , and the news of
his death was a sudden shock to many.
The deceased has been a resident of Red
Willow county for many years and was
well known all over the county , which
he served as sheriff for two terms with
ability indeed he was generally con
sidered one of the best sheriffs and
peace officers in this section of Nebraska.
At the time of his death he was in the
service of the city of McCook as night
policeman.
Brief services , with choir , were con
ducted at the home in South McCook ,
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock , by
Rev. W. J. Turner of the Congregational
church , many neighbors and friends be
ing present to pay a last tribute of re
spect. After the services , the remains
were buried in Riverview cemetery.
The deceased was in his sgth year ,
and is survived by his wife of a second
marriage , but by no children by either.
He was not connected with any social or
insurance orders at his death , nor is he
known to have carried any insurance on
his life.
[ EosoN ROSTER BANKS was born in
Kenipville , Canada , May 3oth , 1842 , and
died in McCook , Nebraska , November
nth , 1900 , in his sgth year. ]
The bereaved ones have much sympa
thy in their sorrow.
A Successful Mission.
A successful mission has been in prog
ress in St. Patrick's Catholic church ,
this week ; all the services being largely
attended by devout worshipers. Rev.
J. W. Hickey , pastor loci , is being ably
assisted by Rev. Marianus Fiege and
Rev. Lawrence Branderfield. The mis
sion has created a deep and zealous in
terest in Catholic circles.
Stamp Photos.
One week at the lower gallery , begin
ning on Monday , November 26th. Time
of day for best work , from 10 till 3. 2ts
Handsome line Lace Curtains , 75c paii
and up. . Also Tapestry and Chenille
Portiere Curtains. Large line Spachte !
work pieces dresser scarfs , stand covers ,
center pieces etc. ; at The Thompsor
, Dry Goods Co.
Colonel Mitchell expects to shortlj
make the Courier wheels go around witt
1 the assistance of a'Hug water motor.
Fearn , the photographer , will make
Stamp Photos one week , beginning or
Monday , November 26th. i6-2t.
Ferris Waists for Ladies , Misses anc
Children , at The Thompson D. G. Co.
You should see McMillen's latest de
signs in lamps.
t
Finest candies at McConnell & Berry's
Overcoats at DeGroff & Co.'s.
MIIfOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Loar's is the place to trade.
It's sure McMillen's Cough Cure.
For clothing go to DeGroff & CO.'B.
Finest candies at McConnell & Berry's.
Use McMillen's sarsaimrilla for the
blood.
Call for Lour's
Vegetable Pills ; guar
anteed.
The very latest designs in lamps at
McMillen's.
Pillow Case Tubing at The Thompson
Dry Goods Co.
The City restaurant under the Palace
hotel has closed.
Say , Mister ! Have you seen the loud
Sox at Morgan's ? They just arrived.
Pictures and frames ; new subjects ,
new styles. MCCONNELL & BERRY.
The Straight Front is the newest in
corsets. You will find them ut DeGroff
& Co.'s. '
Loar's Cough Syrup is the thing.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re
funded.
If you want a good Shirt you can get
ifcuit Morgan's by buying the "Eclipse"
or "Monarch. "
Bed Blankets in all grades of cotton ,
half cotton and wool , at The Thompson
Dry Goods Co.
Have you seen the new "Dunlap" or
"Knox" Hats for this fall ? If not , you .
can at Morgan's.
Torn , hemmed , and laundered readymade -
made Sheets and Pillow Cases ut The
Thompson Dry Goods Co.
Remember the Doll Carnival for De
cember I4th and isth to be given by the
ladies of St. Albans' guild. If.
FOR SALE Thoroughbred Bronze tur
keys both . .
sexes. 11-9-213.
S. G. GOHEBN.
Mothers had better look us up for
children's fine Suits and Reefers.
MORGAN , The Leading Clothier.
Another foreign hunting party foraged
over this vicinity , Monday. They are
preserving our game birds with a venge
ance.
A masquerade dance will be given in
the opera-house on the evening of
Thanksgiving. The invitation is to
whosoever will.
Three stoves for sale all in fair con
dition : One a hard coal base-burner and
two soft coal burners. Call at THE
TRIBUNE office.
S. M. Cochran & Co. still have a com
plete line and large assortment of stoves
and ranges , and cannot fail to please
ou in price or quality.
Once seen.invariably purchased those
home-made Bed Comforts of theThomp-
; on Dry Goods Co. 6 feet x. 7 feet , 6 big
: otton batts inside. $1.65 to $2.50.
Wall Paper Remnants , from 2c to 150
per roll. Special low prices on all paper.
You can save money by buying early.
A. McMiLLEN.
Our new Asbestine paint is weather
proof , wear proof and fire proof ; one-
burth the price of oil.
MCCONNELL & BERRY.
Handsome assortment of Tinsel Braids ,
also Jet and Brilliant Bead Trimmings ,
also Tubular , Hercules and Soutache
Braids for trimming , at The Thompson
Dry Goods Co.
The desire for a curfew ordinance is
quite general and a reasonable one fairly
enforced will meet with common ap
proval , and will be productive of desir
able results.
This week , H. T. Church purchased
W. F. Everist's interest in the Everist ,
Marsh & Co. meat market. Mr. Everist
will devote his entire attention in the
future to his large stock interests.
Hastings is all puffed up over the fact
that they cast over 1,400 votes at the
last election this number being over a
hundred more than they have ever cast
before. McCook cast 750 votes at the
late election.
Prosperity and a Full Dinner-Pail
were winners for McKinley & Rosevelt ;
and choice meats , fair prices and prompt ,
careful attention to business and custom
ers , one and all , are making a. splendid
winning for Everist , Marsh & Co.
David Diamond has purchased the old
Lilly store-building out on West Dennison -
son street. The building is being re
paired and placed in condition for his
occupancy in the near future. He is
now occupying the old Thole building ,
further out on West Dennison street.
Shooting : Match.
Shooting match for turkeys at the
Osbnrn ranchfifteen miles north-west of
McCook , on Tuesday , November 27th ,
conducted by Henry Smith. Both rifles
and shot-gnus will be used. 9-11-313 ,