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Watch the Label oa Your Paper As It Carries the Date When Your Sabecriptioa Expires VOLUME XXXII—NUMBSR 11 FEW FREED AT FEDERAL COURT IN WASHINGTON Juries Return of "Guilty" Almost Any Exceptions j MANY GET 6 MONTHS Martin County Had Larg* Nuflhw «f Cum; Practically All Are"H>/* Violating "Dry" Law g ' The "wet" docket in *the federal court at Washington this week was cleared of its many cases by Jaige Meeldna the first four days, the de fendants found guilty receiving len iences varying from six months to three years in duration. Six mqgths sentencse were very popular with the Judge. According to reports coming from the federal building in the Beapfort capital, "Acquitals were few and far between. For the most part, t the juries returned their of guilty with clock-like regularity." Martin county's part in the court was pointed out by one or two of the people attending the ciurt, a local man returning with the answer, The large number of cases coming from our county clearly indioutes that our officers are active in their work, and the small number of of cawu in other sections does not mean tliatlfceie are few prohibition violations." The court proceedings affecting this county in particular, follow: C. W. Baker, selling, SSO and six months. Arthur James, possession and trans porting, SIOO. B. B. Biggs, possession, fined SIOO. J. R. Cherry, manufacturing, SSO. Clayton Bailey, manufacturing, six months. , Clyde Craddock, possession and transportation, SSO. N. G. Ward, selling, six months. George Allen, selling and manu facturing, six months. Home Lee, manufacturing, second offense, three years. John H. Warren, manufacturing, second ofTense, three years. J. Ben Andrews, selling, SSO. Lin Williams, manufacturing, six months. Raymond Lewis, possession and manufacturing, SSO. B. Haywood Ross, selling, S6O. Joe H. Jenkins, manufacturing, five months. v -4 Phillip Boston, manufacturing, sec ond ofTense, three years. Sam Moore, selling, S6O. l.«hman James, transporting and manufacturing, $260. Herman James, transporting and manufacturing, $250. Herman James, same charge, $260. Roy W. Simmons, manufacturing, one month. C. C. Whitaker, manufacturing, six months. Eearl Whitaker, possession and transportation, one month. N. S. Godard, selling, six months. William Corden, selling, six months. Ernest Boston, possession and trans portation, four months. H. G. Harrison, fine SI,OOO and 18 months in jail. Charlie Bailey, not guilty. John Tetterton, sellinfl, found' not guilty. While it is understood that several of the defendants will serve sen tences at the Atlanta prison, it is be lieved that the larger number of the defendants will serve the time in the various jdils in this section. Presbyterian Services In County Sunday The Rev. A. J. Crane will preach in the Woman's Club Room on next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The Bible school will convene at 9:45 a. m. I he Rey, J. L. Yandell will preach in the auditorium of Farm Life school a' .5:30 o'clock and at Bear Grass school auditorium at 7:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to at tend these services. WATTS T T THEATRE i. i Saturday April TOM TYLER AND PRANKIE DARRO in "The Avenging Rider" Also COMEDY and Serial "The Vanishing West" Special Matinee, 3 p. m.—lo-25c Monday-Tuesday April S-9 Richard Barthelmess in n — r " "THE PATENT LEATHER KID" Also AESOP'S FABLES and M. O. M. NEWS ■ i i Show* at 7:13 and 9 P. M. Daily MUSIC BY PHOTOTOME THE ENTERPRISE Town Convention / - For Thursday, April 18 Meeting in special session here yes terday afternoon, the town commis sioners called a town convention to be held Thursday evening, April 18, in the city hall, at which time town politics will take on a more definite dress. The election is scheduled to be held the first Tuesday in May. Mr. J. E t Pope was named as registrar, and Messrs. W, O. Griffin and Albert T. Perry were appointed poll holders. Town politics have been under cov er so far, and while no outburst of election -"dope" is expected ijntil the convention is held, it is forecasted that RECORDER HAD TWELVE CASES —«— Seven Are Continued On Account of Federal Court Martin County's recorder's court has had the fare of the "Aep-ehild" for three weeks, and although it is sched uled to have a session all to itself next Tuesday, it will be forced to keep company with the step-child the fol lowing two weeks. The superior court interfered with the recorder's regular schedule for two weeks, making it necessary to call off the court during that time. Last Tuesday the county figured so prominently in the wet docket of the Federal court in Wash ington that Judge Bailey tried only one or two cases, continuing the oth ers that local attorneys might defend clients before Judge Mcekins. Week after next the special two-weeks term of superior court for the trial of civil cases will again make it necessary to suspend county criminal proceedings for two sessions. However, Judge J. W. Bailey is planning to wedge in a big day's work next Tuesday. Last Tuesday twelve cases were called, seven of the number l>eing continued, one going to the superior court and judgment rendered in three others. The defendant failed .to ap pear in one case, and order for arrest was made. The proceedings: Clinton Reeves plead guilty in the case charging him with carrying a concealed weapon and was fined SSO and taxed with the costs. A l X)-day suspended sentence was meted out. Judgment was suspended in the Case charging J. J. Smallwood with passing a worthless check. Irving Bland, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, plead guilty of simple assault, which plea was ac cepted. Judgment was suspended up on payment of costs. Ji>e Hopkins, charged with passing a worthless check, was called, but he failed lo answer. His arrest was or dered. Haywood Morris, charged with se duction, was bound over to the su perior court for trial under a $250 bond. The seven cases continued include those of W. L. Stalls, assault; CJus Hardy, assault with a deadly weapon; Clarence Wallace, operating car while intoxicated and assault wit() a deadly weapon; Council Vick, assault; H. I). Binds, assault with a deadly weapon; Haywood Rogers, hold-up and assault with a deadly weapon; Lester Meeks, assault with a deadly weapon, 1 Paint Demonstration at Courtney's v Tomorrow A demonstration of the use of Brush Duco will be given at B. S. Courtney's store in Williamston on April 6th by Mr. P. O. Bizzell, a du Pont expert. Mr. Bizzell is pre pared to show the customers of B. S. Courtney's store not only the ordinary use of Brush Duco, but also how to make artistic finishes in line with the new movement of home decoration which is sweeping over the country. In preparation for the demonstration all the latest colors in Brush Duco have been obtained by B. S. Courtney. Among other things there will l>e a showing of the famous new "pour" method which has awakened such in terest among women who use it for decorative purposes. B. S. Courtney is notifying his customers of this dem onstration which will be one of the most important ever held here. Mr. Bizzell will also be prepared to answer any questions as to the-application of Brush Duco or paint and varnish. - ♦ Mentally Defective Negress Is Still in County Jail Here * • Annie Hines, mentally defective ne gress, taken in to custody by Martin County authorities last Sunday, con tinues in jail here, efforts to have her removed to her people in Leggetts hav ing been of no avail. Her removal is being taken up with welfare workers in Edgecombe, but the disposition of the case has not been effected, it was learned yesterday tt the sheriff's office here. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, April S, 1929 a lively contest will* be in order-at that time. At their meeting, yesterday after noori, the commissioners discussed a number of minor problems, but no official action was taken afthat' time on any of the questions advanced. Mr. George Brooks, recently appoiut e.l ( to engineer the proposed paving project, was not in attendance upon the meeting, and nothing was done along the paving line. Mr. Brooks is expected here within the next day 6t two, however, and it is very likely that another meeting will be held in an effort to advance the paving pro gram. TRIES TO BREAK IN HOME HERE Is Second Attempted Bur glary in Town This • Week A second attempt »t burglurly here with in the past few day* took place about three o'clock this feiorning when a man tried to enter thV home of Mrs. Mary Bonner Gurganu)>, on Watts Street. The man in attempting to open a rear window to thF* home, attracted the attention of Mrs. Gur ganus' son, George Hatton, who went down to investigate the source of the noise. During the meantime, the in truder, failing in his attempt toI open two more rear winds, went to the front of the hour* and was raising a window there when young Gurganus appeared upon the scene. The man fled down the street, George Hatton firing two shots from a pistol at the fellow. The shots are thought to have missed their mark, but they were said to have caused the man to in crease his speed. There is no clue as too-who the man was. Only last Monday morning a man entered the home of Mrs. Jodie Uarn hill, on Main street, and attempted to rob money from Mr. Bariihill's pocket. DEBATE "HERE MONDAY NIGHT ♦" Only Seven People Attend Rehearsal at School Last Night With seven people attending the rehearsal here in the City Hall last night, the local school debaters ap plied the finishing touches to their de bates to be given in Scotland Neck and Weldon next Monday night. Weldon's negative team will come here to debate Scotland Neck's af firmative team. Misses Ollie Marie Koberson and Josephine Harrison, the affirmative team, will go to Weldon to debate Scotland Neck's negative. Misses Marjorle Taylor and Viola Grimes, upholding the negative side of the qeustion, Resolved, That the United States Should Enter tne World's Court, will go to Scotland Neck to compete with Weldon's af firmative. The debate will be held in the City Hall here Monday evening at 8 o'clock and the public is invited and urged to attend. . * Clothing Specialist to Hold Two Meetings Next Week •— Coming county next week, Miss Hunter, State clothing specialist, will hold two one-day meetings with the various club women at Hamilton Tuesday and at Jainesville the follow ing day, it was stated this week by Miss Lora E. Sleeper, county borne demonstration agent. Five women front each of the club?, Williams Chapel, I'oplar Point, and Hamilton, are asked to meet the specialists at Hamilton Tuesday, while the Jaines ville, Holly Springs, and Ange Town clubs arc planning to have five repre sentatives each at the Jamrsville meeting. Miss Sleeper has mailed letters to all the clubs, urging that they send representatives to the faceting*. f Baptists Announce Program of Services Sunday morning the Baptists of the local congregation will observe the Lord's Supper. This is a service which is always well attended in this church. It is also always a brief service. For at this time 110 stated sermon is delivered, the pastor confining himself to short and suited remarks applicable only to the occasion. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the pas top will preach on "The Christian Go ing Into Reverse." . Regular mid-week service Wednes day evening at B 'O'clock. The convention of young people which is to be held in our church is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19-20. The pastor hopes to announce right soon the exact time for the first class in teacher training. • THIS COUNTY TO GET $25,710 FROM FUND FOR ROADS State Aid Will Mean 15- Cent Reduction in Tax Levy 28c LEVIED LAST YEAR ♦ ■- 90 Per Cent of Amount Will Probably Be Applied To Debt Service; Also Set Up Emergency Fund Receiving approximately $25,710 from the State aid road fund. Martin County taxpayers will be favored by a 15-cent decrease in their tax rate in the 1"29 levy, but the roads in the Count) W 111 lie maintained or handled ur.der the same old system, it was learned yesterday when Highway Com inissioner F. C. Ktigler and District Engineer Gardner came here to go •over the recently passed Wtr with the county commissioners.' That the $25,- 710. or a part.wwil t be applied on the debt -service was not definitely settled at the meeting held here yesterday morning, luil according to the law, the commissioners will be forced to use 90 per cent, or $23,310 of the total sum for the reduction of ad valorem taxes. At the meeting yesterday, it Was suggested that 90 per cent of the $25,- 710 be applied on the debt service and the remaining 10 per cent he set up as an emergency road fund. The emergency road fund, should a reso lution be passed to that effect by the commissioners, will be available for ns anywhere'in the comity, it is un derstood. I he county's tax levy necessary to I care for tile interest and sinking fund i lor 1928 was 28 cents. The 1929 levy j for this particular service will he re- I dtK'ed from 28 to arogjid 13 cents, it jis understood. Each year the county j pays $33,500 interest on l>on*t issued for .the construction of the river bridge tin hard-surfacing of the "mail from here to the line, and the building ol Roifl?l2s irrtin here to the Halifax County line. In addi tion to the interest, the county has to provide a sinking fund for the bridge, $15,078.52, making a total of S4B, 578.52. With the subtraction of 'o per cent of the aid fund from this amount, a levy of around 13. cents will practically take care of this particular debt service. As far as Martin Comity is con cerned, the bill passed is nothing more than an ad valorem tax relief meas ure. —: ►_ Trio Theatre To Present First "Talkie" in County ■ -i » 1 Opening with "I he Voice of the ( ity," in Robersonville next Monday, the Trio Theatre brings to the im mediate section its first talking nic ture. The equipment has recently been installed by the theater owner, Mr. J. Nl. 11 ighstuith, ready for the formal opening at 12:05' a. in Monday. "The Voice of the City" is said to IN one of the best in the modern pro ductions, and large crowds are ex j ccted to see the 100 per cent talking picture • during the. three days" run, April 8, 9, and 10. *> _ " Arrest Woman As Result Of Fight in Bank Tuesday 4 —~ Charged with assaulting ('ontiie I''os i ler, a white woman, in the Farmers Si Merchants ■ Bank here last Tuesday, Frances Allen was arrested in Wash ington yesterday afternoon and brought here for a preliminary hear ing. She was required to give* SSO bond fnr\ her appearance before the recorder's court here next Tuesday. :— Program of Services at First Methodist Church ■ ■ Dr. O. P. FitiGerald, Miniater Preaching service Sunday at 11a. in. Subject: "Righteousmiss ill Every-Day Life." Followed by Com in union. Evening service 8 o'clock; subject: "Sjynpathy and Sacrifice." Sunday school, 9:45. Hi-League ] Sunday evening, 7:30. Senior League Monday evening at 8, Junior League Tuesday at 4 p. ni. I'rayer service Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock. sill evening services through the summer months will be at Bp. m. We give a most cordial welcome to the public at all these services. 1 Presbyterian Women Will Meet Tonight » The Woman's auxiliary of the Pre*-., byterian Church will meet with Mrs. R. G. Bradley tonight at 8:00 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Myrtle Brown on Church Street, it was announced this morning. All members are urged to attend. • I Rev. J. H. Little to Hold Service at County Home Rev. }. H. Little, pastor of the Cedar Grove Church, will preach at the county home, near here, next Sun day afternoon, at 3 o'clock, it was an nounced this morning. The public ii invited to hear Rev. Little at that time. Women Planning "Clean-Up Week" While nj definite plans have been announced at this time, the women of the town are planning for a big "Clean-Up Week" here April 22. Posters are being pre pared by the women, and it is understood that the task will be j pushed to the limit this year. The town officials have pledged their Support, and with the wom en at the head, a real campaign is expected. Just as well mark the week of April 22 as a time for cleaning up. WORKMAN DIES ATGUANOPLANT 1 ' # First Reported That Man Had Been Electrocuted; Unable To Find How While at work in the Standard Fer tilizer factory here about 4:00 o'clock yesterday morning l . Spencer Dickens, colored, died suddenly following what is believed to have been an attack of heart trouble. It was first reported that the man had been electrocuted by a machine in the plant, but upon an examination, it was stated that the current used in operating the loading device was hardly sufficient to cause severe injury or death. There were no burns about the body, and no electric leaks were found in the machine. However, other work men at the machine stated they felt u shock at the time. , Dickens lived near the Skewarkee church on the Washington roail and had been working at the factory for some time. Jury List for Special Term Superior Court The following jurors have been se lected to serve in the special term of superior court here the middle of this month: First Week Jamesville township—R. (J. Sexton, B. F. Lilley; Williams township—S. L. Anclrews, J. B. Lanier, A. W. Hardison; Griffins township—Sylves ter H. Lilley, Jos. E. Wanning; Hear ! Grass township—-A. B. Ayers; Wil liamston township—T. S. Critcher, J. E. Griffin, jr., J. D. Woolard, John M. Bowen; Cross Hoads township— Archie Koberson, H. 0. Gurganus; i Hamilton township—P. H. Davenport; j Goose Neat township—Luke Harrell, i J. T. Daniel; Robersonville township— ; J. A. James. Second Weed ' Jamesville township—R. L. Stal j lings; Williams township—L. J. ! Hardison—Griffins township—W. T. I Koberson, S. Oscar Peel; Bear Grass | township— Ellis Malone, J. W. Green; 1 Williamston township—F, L. Rogers, H. Eli Kay, W. L. Manning; Cross Koads township—J. S. Ayers, J. Frank Gurganus, J. W. Cherry, G. L. Keel; Robersonville township—D. A. James, Silas House, J. Q. Andrews, I. M. Little; Hamilton township—P. L Salsbury. Colored Boy Breaks A not hers Arm in Fight •■ " . Resenting: the verbuWr attacks made on a member of his family, George Knight, young colored boy. culled down Tom Jones, also colored, and started to thrash him. After a short scuffle, it is suid Jones picked up a stick and hit Knight, breaking the boy's arm just above the elbow. The two boys had just returned from church about 10 o'clock Sunday night when the fight started. The young negro was brought here where medical attention was offered. Parent-Teacher Meeting Held Here Yesterday ♦ I lie parent-teacher association held its regular meeting in the school building here Vesterday afternoon, very few parent/ attending. Discussing tlu* pre-schtul child, several papers were reail oh the subject by Mrs. Harper. Holliday and by Mrs. R. G. Bradley, a teacher in the school. ♦ Report Shows Decrease In 1928 State Cotton Crop Although the State, as a whole, showed a decrease in the 1928 cotton crop, as compared with that in 1927, tin—counties in this section showed slight increases. There was a decrease of 12,756 bales in the State during the past year, according to a report re cently released by the Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of the Census. In 1928 there were 866,921 biles ginned, while in 1927 there were 879,677 bales ginned. Martin County's increase numbered 190 bales. The greatest gains'were made in Halifax and Bertie Counties. Miss Ru'.h Peele leaves tomorrow for Otford where will spend the week end with Miss Mary Currin be fore returning to N. C. C. W., Greens boro, Monday. Little Prospect On Highway EXPOSITION TO BEGIN MONDAY Program Is Most Elaborate Ever Presented; Lasts All Next Week Featuring one of the most elabor ! ate programs ever, the Eastern Caro lina Exposition and Automobile Show, opening in Earmville next Monday, promises to he the event of the year, according to atm.outicejngnta made re cently by the official*. larmville and its citizens are 100 j (H-r cent strong for the event, and they have planned a royal week for the thousands of people expected to attend the programs during the week. Johnny Marvin. Victor recording ar t'st. appears on the opening day's pro gram, anil each afternoon and evening some- prominent figure features the events. Approximately 350 of the sec tion's prettiest girls will take part in tin "lollies" Tuesday night. Gover nor O. Max (.arduer will make a short address during the week. The pro- I gram, as a whole, is one of the best that has yet been offered, bringing to the patrons the best in the profes sional world today. Many people are planning to hear Johnny Marvin Monday night and at tend the programs during the remain der of the wee^. COUNTY'AGENTS MARCH REPORT ——♦ 467 Farmers Assisted Dur ing Past Month Through Activities of A^ent According to a report submitted to the county commissioners in session here yesterday, County Agent T. B. Brandon assisted, in one way or ati viher, .467 farmers, in the county dur ing the month of March. The agent stated yesterday- that the month bad been One of his best" and that many dollars were saved the farmers. Ihe features of the work carried on by Mr. Brandon include: 20 days spent ill field work. 6 days spent in office work. 173 office conferences. . 143 telephone Calls. 170 letters written. 53 farms visited on officii duties. 885 miles traveled on official duties. S articles written for local papers. 472 hogs treated durfflg the month. One car of tile delivered to farmers with a saving to them of SIOO, this making' the fourth car for the year. One car of poultry sold. This, car had 19,998 pounds that brought $4, 827 31 to a little over 200 farmers in Martin County. The total poultry sales in county to dale are 38,698 pounds, wmch sold for $9,005.01, and tan Sgfely be fiured that it was a sav ing to the producers of over $2,000. 2*' farmers had their hogs treated. 12 farmers were assisted with pas • i turcs. , ' Regular Services Sunday At Cedar Branch Church Regular services will be held at the Cedar Branch Baptist Church next Sunday, II in the morning and 7:30 o'clock that evening, it was announced yesterday. Rev. W. B.t Harrington, the church's pastor, will preach. The public is invited. ft 1 " ■ Program of Services at Hassells Christian Church Rev. G. H. Sullivan, Minister ('reaching services Sunday, 11 a. in. I Sunday evening services, 7 30 p. ni. Sunday school, 9:45 a. in. The church welcomes you'and urges you to attend these services. Announce Birth Cards announcing the birth of a daughter, Katie Annetta, to Mi*, and Mia. Howard Evans, of Murfreeaboro, March 29, 1929, were received by friends here thia week. Mrs. Evans, formerly Miaa Orpah Steed, was a' member of the local high school facul ty during the 1927-28 session. Ends Life Rather Than Face Liquor Sale Trial Ch».mpign, 111., April —Rather than face trial on a charge of selling liquor, C. F. Smith of Mansfleld com mitted suicide today by cutting his throat, an hour before his trial. Smith, who was custodian of the Mansfield town hall, was arreated Saturday night while hi the act of selling liquor to patrons of a village dance. • Heavy Poultry Loadings Expected Next Week According to advance reports re (c&ived in the office of the county agent here, heavy poultry shipments will be made from this county next week. Prices are stronger at this time than at any period during the season, and thia condition is attributable to thu expected Wry sals. Advertisers Will Find Our Col. nmns a Latchkey to Om 1,600 Hoidm of Martin County ESTABLISHED 1898 KUGLER SAYS COUNTY HAS BEEN FAVORED" # Highway Commissioner for District Makes it Plain Little Is To Be Done COUNTY BUILT ROAD Understanding Was That State Would Take It Over and Pave It: Cost $210,000 To Build. It "Now, let us tmV to that old fa miliar hytfin, No. 125," T, B Slade, chairman of the Martin County Board t Commissioners, speaking of the highway leading from here to Halifax, stated following a discussion held by Highway Commissioner I". C. Kugler and the commissioners here yester «'sy on the County aid road bill The county authorities advanced what are believed to be just claims tor the pav ing of the road by the State, but Com missioner Kugler stattd that Martin was in debt, according to its proper allocation, and left the impressing that tin county had actually been favored ir the road program and that it had no right to expect more, at this time, r apparently at no time in the fu ture. Ihe county authorities were prac tically assured bv Mr. Kugler, of Washington, that little, if anything at •ill. wouhl be done to Highway No. 125 this year, and judging from the discussion there is very little hope of ever getting anything of a permanent nature to the route, i'lie commission er did state that he was going to spend some money on the road this year; lit- just has! to do that, it was stated. Other than stating he - would spend sonic money on the road, the commis sioner said nothing that would cause one to believe that the road would ever be hard-surfaced. It remains to be seen just, what the first district road king plans to do to keep the route in passable condition. Martin County's claims lor the hard surfacing of the road, presented by J,udge Clayton Moore, who is familiar with the conditions under which the road was included in tfte State sys tem, and by T. B. Slade, jr., were of little weight in Mr.- Ktigler's sight. It was explained to Mr. Kugler that when the State took over the several roads, the one leading from here to Halifax was left off the map by error. To get this road included in the highway system, it was pointed wiut that an agreement was entered into by State and Martin County yiliereby the coun ly was-to-liuild the road and—turn jt over to the State. Halifax County was to build the road from the county line to Halifax, and Martin was to build the road from VVilliainston to the Halifax line. Halifax never touched its end, but Martin County built its part ai a cost of $210,000, with the understanding that the State would do its par. Under a similar agreement, it is understood, the road from here to the Beaufort County tine was hard-surfaced. Mr. Kugler made it plain that he was not responsible for what others had promised. The expressed purpose .of the sysfem, that [of linking one county seal ti> another, was not considered. According to Mr. Kugler, this county is in the "red" column, that i i, Martin has been favored with more roads, by $I5,(K)(& than it should have had. There are( seven other counties of the district in the "red" column, the-commissioner explained,-the total ."mount for all them being a million and a quarter dollars. Unless a change of some kind or other results, Martin County's $210.- 000 invested ill Route 125 will be of uo value, and. that amount is too much for the taxpayers to pay for a decent mudhole. • False Reports Against Elder Are Circulated Reports charging Elder B. S. Cow ing, of the Bear (irass cbmmunky, with connection with a liquor still cap tured near his farin there early last month are being circulated in certain sections of the county. • When ques tioned. yesterday, the three officer*, M. A. King, J- H. Roebuck, and F. E. Street, making the capture stated that Mr. Cowing was in no way connect ,ed with the (till. Report* were heard by the officers, it was stated, that they had intimated Mr. Cowing'* connec tion with the still. The officers de clared the reports to be absolutely false, adding that they had never heard a word indicating that Mr. Cowing was interested in or in sym pathy with the liquor busines*. The officers stated that when they captured the still, Mr. Cowing was cutting wood and when he saw the officers on the raid he followed them to learn for the* first time that some one had planted a still just acroa* the line from hi* land.