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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
A QUEER STORY.
STRUCK A GREAT GUSHER.
Big Oil Excitement Among the People
About Legronville, Pa.

PITTsBURG, April pa gusher oil well
was struck near Legronville on the Fort Wayne
railroad. 10 miles from this city this morning.
When the sand was tapped, the oil spurted lis
feet in the air and it is now flowing about 700
barrels day. No provision was made to save
the oil and it is estimated that 1000 barrels
Will be wasted before arrangements are COM
pleted to tank it. The well is the first gusher
ever struck in that vicinity and the inhabitants
OF the country are wild with excitement.
Leases cannot be bought for any price and
land has doubled in value during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
After a Trip Around the World

New YORK, April 25.-The yacht Coronet,
which has sailed around the world, has re turned
in good condition, and with all well on board.
She is anchored off Staten Island to-day. Mr..
X. /. Bush, the owner, and his family are on
the yacht. She left Gibraltar thirty-two DAYS
ago, and encountered at least a half-dozen
storms without any serious mishap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
A Fantastic Capital Punishment Law.

ST. PAUL, MINI, April 25.-The capital pun
ishment bill which passed the legislature in its
last hours is a peculiar one. Under its pro-
visions the prisoner is to be kept in solitary
confinement and is to see no one but his family
his lawyers and his spiritual advisers. He is
to be executed before sunrise and may invite
three persons to be present. The sheriff invites
six persons beside the surgeon. The most
unique feature of the law, however, is the pro-
vision which makes it a misdemeanor for a
newspaper to print anything more about the
matter than the announcement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
HIS THIRD ESCAPE.
The Most Daring Criminal in New Jer-
sey Again at Large.

NEWARK, N. j., April 25.-Silver Downing,
the most notorious and daring criminal of the
state, again escaped from the Morris Plains
asylum this morning. This is the third time he
has got away. The last previous time was in
November. He was at his home in this city for
several weeks and threatened to kill Captain
McAlanus, who was instrumental in securing
his first conviction. Subsequently he escaped
to New York, where he was recaptured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Suicide of a Real Estate Dealer,

New YORK, April 25.-Andrew W. Bogart,
forty-fve years old, of 35 West 18th street.
committed suicide this morning by shooting
himself through the right temple. His wife
heard the shot and hurried to the ROOM
but he was dying, and expired shortly
afterwards. BOgart was real-estate dealer
He had been i'll for some time and, it is said
had lately sustained business losses. He leaves
a family of four children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
The Armes Court Martial

The Armes court martial met this morning at
II O'Clock and completed its work. The re-
naming portions of the record were read, and
the court finally adjourned at about ~ o'clock.
The absence of Secretary Proctor will proba-
bly, not delay the case, as it will
as soon as the papers are finished and submit
ted by Major Davis, go to the judge-advocate-
general for review
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
THE LAND QUESTION.
A Unionist Conference Declares it the
Root of Irish Discomfort.

LONDON, April 25.-A unionist conference
was held at Birmingham to-day. Resolutions
were adopted affirming that the land question
was the root of Irish discomfort, and urging
the government to introduce in the house Of
commons without delay measure to enable
tenants to become owners of the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Gathering i'm New York Crooks.

New YORK, April 25.-In view of the ap-
preaching centennial, and In accordance with
an order issued by Inspector Byrnes, the de-
tectives last night gathered in about fifty
burglars, sneak thieves. pickpockets, &c. The
prisoners were arraigned in court to-day and
held for examination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
I'd EDITION.
Latest I6lGglamS to The Star.
ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING.
Chicago Church Circles Excited by
the Arrest of Minister'S Wife.

CHICAGO. April pa sensation was caused
in church circles in this city this morning by
the publication of the fact that minister's
wife had been arrested on a charge of shop
lifting. The case came up in the armory police
court this morning. The accused is Mrs. Jen-
ME Kirkham, the wife of the Rev. F. NJ Kirk
ham, editor of the Christian Oracle, and pastor
OF the Christian church at 47th street and In
diana avenue. The Rev. Mr.. Kirkham is a
well-known Iowa divine, who came to Chicago
only few months ago. Mrs. Kirkham is a
sister OF Gen. Drake, of Des Moines, the
founder of Drake university.
SAW HER STEAL THE GOODS.
The manager of the store in which she IVES
arrested stated to the magistrate that himself
and another person had seen the woman steal
ing articles in the store; that when she was ar
rested and searched articles to the value OF S15
to go were found concealed about her person;
that she admitted her guilt to the policeman
considerably more than the goods were worth
to get out of it.
QUEER STORY.
Mrs. kirkhams attorney stated that the goods
were put in Mrs. Kirkham's pocket by domes-
tic whom she had hired, and that she supposed
it was all right though things were passed to
her without being wrapped up. The employees
of the store declare that there was no girl with
her. After the hearings had been postponed
female prisoner in the armory who occupied
the same cell with Mrs. kirkham stated that
the latter had endeavored to bride her to swear
that she had stolen the things and had given
them to Mrs. Kirkham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
MARRIED..

FAGUE-BACON On April "a, 1889. by the Rev.
s. ". HaddaWay, J. ROBERT FAGUE If Baltimore
Md, to ADDlE W. BACON, Of Washington. DC.
HANCOCK-DANIDSON. On April "a, 1883 by
the Rev. William A Bartlett. ANDREW ". HANCOCK
TO MARY r. DAVIDSON, both Of this city.
HARRIES-BUSH April %, lss9 at 2l9 Barre
street, Baltimore 10y Rev. ;. NJ Hartsock, CHARLES
W. HARRIEs TO Miss MARY J. L. h BUSH both VI
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Puzzled by Gen. Merritt's Report.

ARKANSAS CRY, KAN, April 25.-Gen. Merritt's
report of the numbers in Oklahoma is incompre-
hensibe. The estimate here is that fully
1900 people are now in Guthrie and more
than $1,000 in the territory. Nearly twice as
many as he allows for the whole territory left
this place at one time, and are still pouring in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Heir to the Roumanian Throne.

BUCHAREST, April 25-King Charles received
the municipal authorities to-day. He officially
announced to them that his nephew, Prince
Ferdinand, had been selected as heir to the
dence was being prepared for him in the
capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Anotber Wire IN Oklahoma

81. LOUIS, April 25.-A dispatch from Ponca,
on the Santa Fe railroad, in the Ponca reserva-
ton, thirty miles south of Arkansas City, Kans.,
says the Western Union telegraph company has
reached that point with a second wire, and will
extend il to Purcell as fast as men and means
can get il there. This wire is very much
needed, and will greatly facilitate the getting
Of news from Oklahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Prohibition i'm Connecticut,

HARTFORD, Conn, April 25.-The house has
voted to recede from its former vote and con-
cur with the senate in submitting to the people
the prohibitory amendment The vote stood
133 yeas, 63 nays; one more than the necessary
tWO-thirQs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

Francis Wilson, the comedian, had writ Of
attachment issued in Philadelphia Wednesday
against Rudolph Aronson, manager of the New
York Casino, and Mr.. Aronson's share Of last
nights receipts at the Chestnut-street theater,
in that city, were attached. Mr.. Wilson claims
o1,200, due him - two weeks salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Charged with Periury

Isabella Vessels, the colored girl who testified
to an alleged conversation with her father con-
corning the murder of the old colored man,
Riley, in South Washington, Sunday night, has
been charged by the officers with perjury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Mrs. Friends Bail Reduced.

New YORK, April 25.-Recorder Smyth to-day
reduced the bail to $4,000 in the case of Mrs.
Olive Z. Friend, one of the alleged electric
sugar frauds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
The SaXtOn Bill Passed.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 25.-The senate this
afternoon passed the Saxton electoral reform
bill by vote of 1S to IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Baltimore and Potomac Earnings for
March,

PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-The statement of
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad for
March, 1889, shows gross earnings of SI43, CO.
As, an increase of S22, 800. "a as compared with
March, 1888. The expenses were S99, 35l SO, an
increase of %, .5Oand net earnings S44, 269.-
o. an increase of Sl944S77.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
ArEn,s Ham Vreon

Finders the hair soft, plant and glossy. pro-
NOTES . fresh growth, and cures eruptive dis
eases of the scalp. Mary A Jackson. Salem.
Mass, writes: Il have used Ayers HAIR yieor
for a number Of years, and IT has always gwen
me satisfaction 1t is an excellent dressing.
prevents the hair from turning gray, insures
Its vigorous growth. and keeps the scalp white
and Clean
several months ago my hair commenced
falling out, and in few weeks I was almost
bald thought 9 bottle Of Ayers Hair visor
and after using only part of it, my head was
covered with a heavy growth Of honr-Thomas
Munday Sharon Grove KY
AYERS HAIR vIGoR
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell.
Mass. Sold by Druggists and Perfumers ja23
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

Mr.. D. E. Cahill to-day filed bill for divorce
for Lulu Howard against James H. Howard.
They were married by Rev. s. II. Green in De-
cember, 1885, and she charges desertion in
April 1895
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
A DAY OF REST.
Views Of Sunday Legislation Held b,
Congregational Ministers,

TIE QUESTION DISCUSSED AT THE SESSION OF THE
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION THIS MoRNrNo-REy.
Mr.. PATTON THINKS THE BLAIR BILL TOO rAR
AHEAD OF THE TINES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

g. Fair dealing has always been the
motto of The EVENING STAR. "a dollars
worth in return for every dollar received" il
the principle upon which its business is con-
Quoted Advertisers usually get from ten to
one hundred dollars for every one invested in
its advertising columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
PAINS

And Weakness instantly relieved by the CUTIcURA
ASTI-PAIS PLASTER. Perfect Antidote TO Pain In
hammatiOn and Weakness. anew. instantaneous and
infallible pain killing plaster 25 cents. ap2225
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Chinese Diplomats i'm
To Succeed an Offensive Partisan.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 25 Commissioner Ken
and Attache S. 1. hoo, of the Chinese legation,
are in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

An EXCELLENT CONCERT was given last even
ing by the Mercantile club, 627 E street. Mr..
David Bamberg Miss Frech Miss Brunn and
little May Carrigan contributed to the even
ings entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
AN OKLAHOMA INVESTIGATION.
The Acts OF Alleged Official Land Grab
bers to be Inquired Into.

Secretary Noble, after CONSULTATION with the
President. has autographed to the special agents
Of the Interior department in Oklahoma TO
make a thorough investigation into the reports
that the government officials and others tenn
porarily in government employ in Oklahoma
have used their authority as such officials to
secure prior rights in lands in the territory in
spectors are directed 10 report the results OF
such investigation az once 20 the Interior de-
partment. Secretary Noble said to-day that
no injustice 10 settlers would be tolerated for
an instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Death at 115 Years.

Benjamin Slater, colored man, died Tuesday
morning at his home, corner of 18th and W
streets, in this city, at the advanced age of one
hundred and fifteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Never Been Surpassed.

in purity and delicacy of bouquet, the vintage
lSS4-"M umm's Extra Dry Champagne" reve-
lation to courts, clubs and connoisseurs alikell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

QUEBEC, April 25.-Hon. Henry Starness has
been appointed speaker of the Quebec legisla-
tive council, vice Hon. Pierre Boucher de la
Bruerer, removed for partisan conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
A man Of fixed habits 10 an

A man Of fixed habits is one to be most relied
upon; and no young man should neglect to tx
his habits, even il he is obliged to cit up nights
to do it-Netc Orleans Picoypme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
PALATABLE AS MILK.

Sold by all Druggists.
MIC SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, Ny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

IyoR NERVOUS DEBILITY
Il Use HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
DIR. H. i. Turner, kassOn, Mimi, saws: II hsvx
found it beneficial nervous debility from sny
cause, and for indigestion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

To-day, when the rain began to fall, the
work on the streets was stopped and the cart
and wagon drivers assembled at the different
stables, where they turned in their teams for
the day. At Loyon's stables. near eth
and X streets southwest, there were a dozen or
more drivers sitting on boxes and about the
floor discussing various questions Of interest TO
the sporting world. One of the number asked
who had the hardest head in the crowd
There were several claimants for the honor
among them being Charles Tyler and Armstead
Jackson. butting match agreed upon
and the drivers cleared away space enough for
the participants and they went 10 work with
will. Several rounds were finished and
Tyler fell to the floor unconscious
He was picked up and removed to the fourth
precinct where he was attended by physi-
clan, and be was afterpard removed 10 the
Providence hospital. jackson was arrested
and locked up for assault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

SECOND DIvIDEND.-The acting controller of
| the currency has declared second dividend,
so per cent, in favor of the creditors of the
Lowell National bank, of Lowell, Mich, in
| solvent. This makes in all 80 per cent on
claims proved, amounting to $88, S35.73. The
bank failed Sept. IL, 1883.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

EASTER HArs.
NEW COLoRs-LATEsT DESIGNS
From Youmans and Knox, v. " and Henry Heath,
London.
Just opened-a large stock of Umbrellas.
THE IA TOSCA" FOR LADIES,
From "a to SIS.
rE- Furs received on storage and insured against
damage by moth and fire.
i. II. STINEMETZ SONS,
apl2 1887 Penna ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
War

n A
SCOTS EMULSION CURES
CONSUMPTION.
sCROFULA.
BRONCHITIS
COUGHS.
COLDS.
WASTING DISEASES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

The RUTGERS COLLEGE GLEE CLUB viii give q
concert at Congregational church tomorrow
evening. This organization has been heard
here before and has many friends in Washing
ton who viii be glad of chance to hear them
again. Tickets are on sale at Droop's, Metze-
rott's, and Ballantyne'k.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

LIE GENUINE
JOHANN HoFF,S
MALT EXTRACT
is the
BEST NUTRITIvE TONIC
and most
pALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE
nT impaired Digestion, Dyspepsia, Convalescence
Weak Children. and General Debility.
WHAT PROF. COLEMAN. OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
II: Suffering from attack OF Illness which had not
only reduced my strength, but brought on extreme
exhaustion. from inability 10 appropriate food. tried
the effects of the Genuine Johann Ho's Malt Extract
BY marked eects-1 Food. which had heretofore been
found the alientary canal digested
properly. ?. There appeared an increased power of
evolving animal heat and storing up fat.
Beware Of limitations The genuine has the sigma
fure Of Johann HO on the neck of every bottle All
others are worthless limitations.
JOHANN HOFF, Berlin and Vienna. New York Of
fce, Barclay St ta3-tu, THIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

WILL NOT RECEIvE.-The President will not
receive visitors tomorrow or Saturday. The
President has several matters on hand that he
desires to dispose of before his departure for
New York. They will occupy almost his entire
attention tomorrow and Saturday, and will
render it impossible to receive visitors on those
days, except such as call Saturday afternoon at
l O'Clock to pay their respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
WILL ISSUE NO MANIFESTO.
Boulanger Means to Brood in Solemn
Silence for q While.

LONDON, April 25.-In an interview to-day
Gen. Boulanger denied the report that he
would Immediately issue a manifesto explain
ing his intentions, and stated that as yet he
had no thought of doing so. The general has
received scores of bouquets sent to him by adj
mirers in France. He has received many invi-
tations to attend parties to be given in his
honor by persons who are DESTROYS of lionizihg
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

The EMMETT GUARD.--At a meeting of the
Emmett Guard, company b, third battalion, D..
c. N g., held last evening, the following were
elected to active membership: w. f. Downey,
W. Z. Solan, W. A. Harlow, J. Gately and ID. f.
Scanlon. The company, Capt. r. A. O'Brien
commanding will leave Sunday, at 11:30 PM,
in uniform, forty strong. to participate in the
centennial inaugural parade. An invitation was
received from the Irish volunteers of New York
city, rendering the company reception on its
arrival, and was accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
The New York Stock Market.
Name. o. C. Name o. c.
Name.

The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York Stock Mark I, as reported by special
wire to Corson and MacartneY la 81 L street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

CHIEF OF DIVISION APPoINTED.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury to-day appointed Daniel
A. Grosvenor of Ohio, to be a chief of division
in the Office of the first controller. He is a
brother of Representative Grosvenor, and was
formerly a clerk in that bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
RocHEFoRr CAN TAKE HINT

HOCHEfOhT CAN TAKE HINT.
BRUSSELS, April 25.-M. Henri Rochfort's
departure from Brussels was due to a request
from the Belgian government that he leave the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

THE New YORK CUsToM-HoUsE SITE.-Mr.
Chas E. Coon, formerly assistant secretary of
the treasury, to-day made arguments before
both assistant secretaries and the supervising
architect of the treasury with refefence to the
selection of a site for the new New York Gus
tom-house. He represented the interests of
the heirs of the estate to which the present site
belongs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
Secretary Blaine Much Better.

secretary Blaine. who was indisposed yester-
day. was feeling much better this morning. but
owing to the inclement weather he did not
deem IL prudent to come TO the State depart
ment this morning. For this reason the pre-
SentaIon OF the new British minister 20 the
President has been deferred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

NOT so MANY WHITE HOUSE CALLERS To-
DAY-PoLICY As TO REMOVAL OF PosTMAsTERs
AND OTHER oFFIcIALs--RELArroNs OF sENA-
TORS SHERMAN AND QUAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25

Rev. W. c. Schofield, of the Tabernacle
church, has arranged for an exchange for Sum
day the 2sth, with DIR. j. E. Rankin, for many
years pastor of the First Congregational
church.
The viii Of the late Henry b. Noble, IT,. was
filed to-day. He leaves his estate including
proceeds of life insurance, to his father.
The remains Of Miss Elizabeth p. Martin, o
Pittsburg, who died yesterday at her brothers
residence in this city, will be taken this even
ing to Pittsburg. where the interment will take
place tomorrow.
Mr.. Robert Allen, jr., of Red bank, N. j.,
was to-day admitted to practice before the U.
8. Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
THE UNION VETERAN LEGION
THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTIONAL
LETTER FROM GENERAL HARRISON

LETTER FROM GENERAL HARRISON.
Altoona, Penn, Feb. % specaD.-The third annasl
convention OF tho Union Veteran Legion Of the unted
States, composed Of volunteer soldiers who served
two continuous years In the Civil War and who were
neither drafted men substitutes met to-day at 81
Johns Hall The National Commander, General A. L
Pearson, presided assisted by Adiufant-General john
Short Over 400 delegates wero present, including
James r. Reed Of the Supreme Court of Iowa. repre-
sentng over twothirds of the Northern States. tn
following letter read:
Harry Wayne, Altoona
My Dear Sir: Your invitation TO attend the fkiH
be held at Altoona the 22d OF February has been
received and am mich Obliged to you for your
courtesy and remembrance. Ny engagements ~
such, however, will make IL impossible for me to -
present, but your noble order has my best wishes.
Governor Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, sent his regrets
that owing to the task Of arranging prelimInsres II
the Inauguration of President Harrison. he could ns
be present Re hoped the proceedings of the conven
ton may have the approval of ali loyal men. After
some changes in the rules and the submission Of esc4
ord which showed the National Encampment to b
strong numerically and financially, Newark, Ohio.
was named as the place Of meeting in 1890. The fol-
lowing comrades elected to I'LL the chairs for IL
present year: National Commander General A. I.
Pearson, Of Encampment No. l. OF Pittsbmg; ssroJ
vice-NationaI Commander, Dr. G. J. r. Miller Of
Encampment No. Q, Of Philadelphia; Junior Vice.
National Commander, o. G. Daniel. of EncampmsnS
No. IS, Mt Vernon. Ohio; Quartermaster-GeneraL
Frank L. Blair, of Encampment NJ. /, Pittsburs;
National Inspec ior-General, W. B. Chaplin, Of En-
campment No. z, Bradford, Penn; surgeon-Cenersl
J. T. Reed, of Encampment No 5, st. Louis chaIIaIn
in-Chief, John A. Dorks Encampment No. l.. Pitts
burg. The proceedings wound up with a banQust
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Auxiliary, No. ~
of Altoona The convention concluded its work this
evening by the appointment Of National Commits
to look after the pension laws and the mode of present
procedure of the Pension Board, and Endorsement OF
resolution TO request the incoming Pension Board
appoint only surgeons who served during the war %
soldiers who have become surgeons since the war on
the various examination boards