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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
BOLD BEN's BLAST.

Congressman Butterworth, Republican,
Predicts the Defeat of McKinley--The
Scheme to Capture the farmers Alliance
and Stop Foraker's Mouth,
(Plain Dealer Specially
WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Mckinley
boomers here in Washington were very
much shocked today by the publication of
Ben Butterworth's interview, in which he
predicts political disaster for the Republi-
can candidate who in the future tries to
secure Office on a high tariff platform.
When II is considered that Butterworth's
remark is in connection with his opinion
regarding the approaching Ohio campaign
II is not at all strange that the friends Of
the chief advocate of high tariff and high
prices should tremble In their boots. Up
TO the present time the sole effort of the
Mckinley wing have been directed toward
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
Chilian News via Paris---Boulanger's
Wife.

(By Gable to the News Democrat.)
PARIS, May 13.-It is learned that the
troubles in Chilli are to be arbitrated by
France, Brazil and the United States.
Boulanger's wife to-day obtained de-
cree for separate estate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each
ottle OF Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Ps.ce
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. For sale by Weber
Bros.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14

The Misses Amelia and Nora Schario of
Canton were the guests of the Misses Han
sen yesterday,-- Massillon Independents,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14

"A stitch in time saves ninen and II you
take Hoods Sarsaparilla now tmay save
months OF future possible sickness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
Lace Curtains

And draperles, loop. cords, chenilles, &c
VIM. II. ZoLLINGER e Co,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMPSON.
One Who Knew Her Well Pays Beauti
full Tribute.

The funeral of Mrs. Phoebe j. Thomp-
son was held at three o'clock this after
noon from the residence in North Market
street. The attendance of friends was
large. Rev. j. N. Field of the First Bap-
tist church offlciated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
All Spring Jackets

AT special reduced prices this week.
WIN. II. ZoLLINGER & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
TELEGRAPHIC.
The News BY Wire This At
ternOOn.

Gladstone is Improving.
by Cable to News Democrs.
LONDON, May 13.-Gladssone, condition
is improving.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14

Royal Baking Powder is reported by
the U. S. Government, after official
tests, highest of all in leavening power.
1t is the best and most economical:
apure cream of tartar Baking Powder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
RAW AS BEEF-STEAK
Baby's Fearful Suffering from Skin
Diseases Covering Dntire BODY
Cured by Cuticura,

My baby was taken very sick when he was three
months old, and In q few days began breaking out.
We employed both of the home doctors. ana they
could do nothing for him, Then we sent for the
best doctor In faton Rapids, Mioh., and he doc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-14
This Week

This Week
Note our special prices on beautiful com.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
CLETELfND'S CiyDIDACY.
Senator Vorhces Thinks His Position on Free
Coinage vital.

Coinage vital.
CiNclyNATI Ono, Feb. 2S.-Senator Nor-
hees, of Indiana, passed through here yester-
day on his way to the Hot Springs, 10 take a
months treatment for The rheumatism. Be
inc 6sked his opinion as to the effect OF Mr.
Cleyeand'~ letter on his presidential pros
poets he said:
e have the greatest respect for Mr.. Cleye-
land. but it would be ms difficult a matter to
carry Indiana on platform opposed TO the
nee coinage OF silver as 1t would he
10 carry that State on Ohio on the
uuhdcation principles Of Calhoun. ] have
told Mr.. Cleveland that he war mistaken
in his views. and that there would bo ires
coinage Of silver long before and after he ",gs
dead. J don't want I'D place myself IN an atii-
ude of ciqticisinC Mr.. Cleveland hui thcy are
principles that are lndving 10 me, and noih-
ing Vii svcTye me from the course
which | laid ont Ton myself ,Ong ago.
and 10 which have giveu unal'sTabe
allecience. There are plenty of good men
from whom our party may choose, plenty oi
GOOD meu Who are sound on ali the principles
and the teaching of the Democratic party.
There is Hll TOR instance. then there IS Gov;
ern0r GRAY. Of ou State. Frequently heard
Chicf-lu~tice Fuller spoken of. and there IS
Senator Cnnman and Mr Morrison. hun
dred Others could be named"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

Trurrr. Miss. Feb. 2s.-A negro arrested
for stealing e bale of cotton was told by Nil
ton smith. Of s. +. Smith Brothers that they
would XIII him if he implicated them The
tlial was set for yesterday, and the Smith
Brothers rode Of Bailn Drake, fearing III
they would leave the county. organized "a
posse To- arrest them. but before the
posse started the Smiths returned. Drake
ordered Milton to surrender when both Of the
Smiths drew their guns and began firing.
Milton fired at a man who had his hand on his
brothers shoulder but missed him and Shot
his brother IN tue eye. killing HIM instantly.
Milton was then shot from his horse and can
mot recover. tie received a number Of balls
and fired at the posse after falling to the
Ground
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
THE CANADIAN CdMPsIGN.
A Forecast ofthe Result, which Shows small
Majority for the Conservatives.

ToRoNTo. OsT.. Feb. 2s.-The Evening
Telegram Qndependent) to-day, as the result
Of special inquiries by mail and telegraph in
every constituency in the Dominion. gives the
following forecast of the result OF the cleo
tions which will occur next Thnrsday
Quebec: CONSERVATIVES, -. Liberals. 36. On
tario: Conservative, ~: Liberals, 10. Nova
Scotia: Conservatives. -: Llbesais =. New
Brunswick: Conservatives, TO- Liberals; ..
Prince Edward Conservatives, 1; Liber ais, ..
British Columbia: Conservatives, q: Liberals.
4. Manitoba: Conservatives. 2; Liberals; 3.
Northwest Territory; Conservatives, 4; lADe-
rals. o. Total, Conservatives. ~; Liberals.
l03.
After the election of 1887 the Government
had majority Of forty-one III the INST session.
If the House of Commons. and at the time OF
dissolution had n majority. The telegram
concedl,s the election of Sir John Mcdonald.
in Kingston. and defeats the Hon. John Car;
linz. member of the Cabinet IN London. and
the Hon. David Mills. Liberal, in Boutwell,.
Richmond and Wolfe. and Montreal east,
In Quebec province. are given to the Liberals.
and Ottawa T. the Conservatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
THAT EVENTFUL TTSIT.
The Er-Empress' Foolish Visit May Cause a
Second Franco-Prussian War.
by Cable 10 The 'rmes.l


FARIs. Heb. 2s.-Ths has been the most
critical week in Paris since the Franco-Prus-
sian war. The real gravity of the situation s
becoming better understood now than
when the Empress Frederick was actu.
ally present. Even Count Won Mum
SER. the German Ambassador. il is
now known was Of the opinion that the ex.
Empress was making mistake in prolong.
ing her stay But Of course, he was
pOwerless 10 interfere. The royal vlsi-
Tor, with the best intentions IL the world,
made some blunders which showed marked
lack Ot diplomatic instinct. For in-
stance, she publicly made the Pc
mark that her visits to Versailles were
prompted by sentimental considerations; that
there were so many recOllectlOns of her
late husband centred there, etc. Paris
ians could hardly misinterpret this. Ner-
.allles il TO them bitter memory.
The feeling Of irritation was felt IN
many ways. The coup de grace was furnished
zette This article utterly destroyed every
yestage OF good feeling that might
have sprung up from q belief IN tho
conciliatOry purpose of the ex-EmpresS To
crown all. aud 10 destroy confidence in the
belief that the incident was ended
with the departure OF the ex-Empress.
came the order of Chancellor Won Caprlvi for
greater severity in the observance #
p,.sport regulations A portion of the
French press denounces the order in
terms OF unmeasured bitterness, while
all the Journals condemn II and draw
gloomy representations therefroln. IL -
generally regarded as wilful act Of provoel-
tion. This feeling is strengthened by the
comments Of tho Berlin Press. wherein 1t is
admitted that Won Capriv's action was the
result OF the treatment accorded the Empress
Frederick in Paris Much disquictude and
forebodinc prevails
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
SIN fTOR HEARST DEAD.


wAsHNGToy. ID. c.. Feb Ex-senator Geo.
Hearst, OF California, died at his residence in
this city Of ol0 o'clock tonight Of a compli-
cation Of disnaaes, Bright's disease and hear;
trouble beng the most aggressive. lie was
unconscious 40 tire time Of his death. and has
been in a sem-cnna state Tor several DAYS.
His family we've present when the end which
has been So long expected came.
Senator Hearst has been i'll for six months
and has been confined TO his house for the
past two months.
Senator Hearst was born in 1920, started
life as n miner and amassed a great fortune
In n0litics he was a Democrat. The present
legislature of California is Republican anC
will send q Republican 10 the Senate rs his
SUCCESSOR.
Mcssrs. Stanford Vance, Vest, Hoar, Saw
yer. Bate. Berry Stoc6bridge and Barbour
were appointed by the Senate to attend the
funeral Of ;lIe late senator Hearst.
The remains will be taken to California for
burial Arrangements for the funeral, which
will probably occur Tuesday, have not yet
been comm cted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
GRIDTRON CLUB DINNER.
The February Celebration Attended by
Large Number of Guests.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 2s.-The Febru-
arv dinner Of the Gridiron Club was given at
the Arlington tonight. Owing TO the
night session Of Congress many Of the club
members were unable TO pI1ticipate Covers
were laid for about thirty persons Mr.. Ne
Farland presided, and the usual choice
mcnue was served, interspersed with
"Iaubenhcmcrn and the event was fully ~
to the standard Of grdiron entertainment: .r
Among those present were: Hon: r.. J..
Greenhalse, Hon, Charles +; Mitehe,i'
CODY Buffalo BID. Hon. Caleb West.
Colonel s. +. Kellogg, Hon. Roswell p.
Flower. Hon II. @. Hansbrough: Mr. Walter
+. Adams Mr. james Hossack. Mr.. William
r.. Amin. Omaha Bee Mr.. George II.
Appefson. ST. Louis Globe Democrat;
General II. " Boynton. Cincinnati CONNER
cial Gazette; Mr.. j. V. DeGuw, the United
Press. Mr.. +. G.. Dunncl, New York Times;
Mr.. Richard Lee Feau. Brooklyn Eagle; Hon.
Frank Hatton. Washington Post: Mr.. >. J..
johnson. Cincinnati Enquirer; and Ar. Mar
shall Gushing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
PRICE THREE CENTS.

of passport regulations in Alsaee-Lorraine
already been Withdrawn. and the French visitor
10 the Reschstand will find himself under tho
same odous espionage that has been 80 irrl.
taiing in the past The commanders of the
frontier forts have been ordered to increase
their vigilance aud all suspicious strangers are
10 be arrested. especially those who may he
found with Photographic apparatus IN tho
vicinity of fortified places.
BLAMEs COUNT Won MUNSTER.
The Emperor is said 10 largely blame Count
Won Munster for the failure of the Empress
visit This failure he feels most keenly,
~ he had gone very far personally 70 MAKE
the mission "A success. and the result is tho
first rebuff he has met since ascending. the
throne. The Emperor intends TO recall TOR
this reason, it is reported, Won Munster and
put some one IN his place who Will be more
assertise OF German dignity and more success
full ia carrying ont the Imperial wishes.
Munster IL is understood. WAS Btsmarcks
selection for the place. and the Kaiser has
never treated him with eutire confidence. 10
is thought that either the Prince Reusse. now
ambassador at Vienna. or the Count Wal
dersee viii get the appointment TO Paris.
SERIOUS RESULT oF TIE AGITATION.
LONDON. Feb. 2s.--l p. Mas a result OF
the agitation in France and Germany overthe
visit of Empress Frederick TO Paris foreign
securities opened on the Stock Exchange y
per cent lower than yestesdAy's closing.
Other securities are steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

BUFFALO. n. Y. Feb. 2S.-Judge Corlett has
handed down his decision in the suits, ore Of
tine Buffalo Express and the other the Buffalo
Courier. against the Associated Press of the
State OF New York, denying "a motion to DIS
solve an Injunction. The Injunction was OBJ
tanned to prevent the Associated Press
irom oxpelling the Express and the Courier
because they used the United Press reports as
well O., the Association reports, which Was
contrary 10 the rule, of the latter corporation.
The result j, "a great victory for the newsla-
pers. and negatively settles the question as 10
ihc power of press association 20 prevent lis
members from buying news wherever they
plsase.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
THE IOWA SINKING.
The Warren Line steamer Sighted by the
PennIand in this Condition.

Nrw YoRK. Feb. 2s.-The steamer Pennland,
from Antwerp, reports that February I'D,
latitude 20 degrees % minutes. longitude IS
degrees As minutes she sighted the Warren
Line steamer Iowa from Boston for Liverpool.
having probably struck an iceberg. The crew
of the Iowa we're being taken of by the
steamer Chester.
1t is supposed that the Iowa struck an ice
berg. She was IN q sinking condition when
the Pennland passed me-. Her crew was res
cued. The Chester is an ol-tank steamer,
bound from Rotterdam for this port.
STATEMENT or THE CAPTAIN.
Captain BuSscbmann. Of the Pennland,
which brings the news OF the disaster, made
his report at the Office of the He'd star line
this morning. To IA reporter he sad.
We first sighted the steamers Chester
and Iowa about 10 80 Sunday morn.
inc. | should judge that we were
about 250lniles east of Newfoundland banA~
As we approached we found that the Iowa,
which Is a cattle ship, was apparently very
eleatly disabled. She had a very strong star
board list. and was SIX or seven feet by the
head. seeming 10 be sinking rapidly. The
Chester was lying of on the opposite side, and
al the crew on the Iowa seemed TO have de-
-erted her. None Of the life-boats were at the
dayits and six boat loads of men were pulling
for the Chester. The signals that were flying
al the masthead when Wa hrSt sighted the
Iowa were hanled down before we came up
with her.
NO PAssESGERs ABoAED.
There did not seem to be any passengers
aboard at all, for the men in the hfe-boats
could not have numbered more than seventy
tive in all. and We saw thsI they, were all
taken safely aboard the CHESTER before we
started ahead. In regard to the cause of the
disaster cannot say ANYTHING at all. Il was
elesr that the forward bulkheads were filing
with water and the vessel was rapidly sinking
when We last SAW her."
THE ILL-FAIKD STEAMER INSURED.
BosroN. Feb. 2s.-The steamer Iowa, re-
ported by the Peunland as abandoned and
apparently sinking, belongs 10 the Warren
line and carries cargo valued at $3.50. 900,
consisting OF Organs cattle. provisions. Hour.
corn, cotton, oil cake and maple blocks. She
is Of 2. 500 tons and was built at Liverpool ~
1879. She had d crew of sixty men and twen-
ty-one cattlemen. She Is fully insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Gn,ernor Jones Xicilant.

BlRNrNGuaNt, Ala, Feb. 2s-Last Deem
Der W. L. Bruce. formerly of Ohio,
was "run ont" Of Catherine small town in
Wilcox county. in this State. by Democratic
citizens because Of his political belief. Al the
same time the negro postmaster was driven
oA and the Office burned. Governor
Jones offered large rewards for the arrest Of
guilty persons, but several VINO We're arrested
We're released. The Governor. not being salts
fed had "a special grand jury impanelled who
have returned forty indictments against the
participants in the row. The course of COY
ernor Jones in the matter has created a sensa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

F1oBrScr. 5. c., Feb. 2S.-Belton O'Ncal
Townsend, prominent young lawyer VINO
was we'll connected an this State, was burned
to death IN his residence last night. Fire wa
discovered ia his house about 10 o'clock.
Every door was unlocked except thai Of
Tuwuscnd's chamber. where the FIRE ongln@-
ted His wife and children were away from
home ai the time. He was fifty years Of age.
Ills book of poems was warmly commended
bv IougfellOw aud ilOWel5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
cnlLrs INsrRREcrION.
The Presidents Army Poorly Arned-lnsur'
gents Selling Private ships.

LISBON Feb. % --Adyices by mail state that
President Balmaceda. OF Chill. is negotiating
with the Argentine Republic for the purchase
Of a fast cruiser President Balmacedas sarmy
numbers 30 900 men. andi largely made Of
foreign leyies. and very poorly armed.
ISsUKGgsrs SEIZE PRIVATE SHIPS.
NEw.YoRK, Feb. 2s--Anotice was issued yes
terday TO merchants having business with the
west coast Of South America that in consequence
of the revolution in Chill, the Company Sud
Americana de Vaporrcs has been compelled
to discontinue It's Chill service. The action
of the company is said to be due b the tact
that the insurgents have seized about half OF
the ships Of the company aud put them to use
as blockade runners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
DTsCOSTENTED M'CaRTHYITEs
They Can't Get Rid of Psrnell, and NOW They
Want to Depose Sir John Pope Hennessy.
,p,. c.ilo 90 qd,o p;nasl


LONDON. Feb 2s.-The McCarthyites ara
desirous OF getting rid of Sir John Pope Hen
messy, as he is on altogether too intimate
terms with the Tories 10 please the Irish
cause by his presence here. Hence they are
eudeayoring 10 induce him 10 take a trip 10
Australia and New Zealand with Mr. Cox. NJ.
p. in place of Mr. Sullivan. who
does not care 10 go. Hennessy has not yet
given a reply to the proposition. He has
been good deal abroad as governor Of various
savage territories. and one Of the Parnellites,
O'Kelly. suggested to-day that II The Austria
lan aborigines could contribute TO the cause,
Hennessy should be the man 10 send.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
DEsPERATEDOChERs.
Serious Conflict Between Union and Non
Union Men.

LONDON. Feb. 3s.-At the Albert docks last
evening a number Of frenen and coal porters.
armed with iron bars and sticks, attempted to
board the steamer Scotland, on which non
union men. employed 10y the Federation,
were working. The attempt was resisted,
AMI serious conflict ensued. The
non. union men hnslly fired q number Of
shots from revolyers. aud several of the at
tackiug party were wounded. Others were
injured by blows with clubs and other wea-
pons. and some were thrown into the water,
whence they wers rescued with difficulty.
The police iinslly quelled the disturbance and
arrested the leaders of the ARRAY,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
wreck ou ,he Georgia southern.

MAcoN. GA.. Feb. 2S.-A passenger train on
the Georgia Southern railroad ran into a
freight train on the side track at 1iito,n sta
zion at O'Clock this morning. Conductor
Radford was seriously injured and Engineer
Harry Spoer had his leg crushed, ana fIe-
were seriously injured, but several were
eli0hty b,1liSel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Zig Mining Deal Proposed.

AsrEx. Col. Feb. 2s,--The proposed sale o;
ali HE mining property on the lower part Of
Asnen Mountain to an English syndicate,
,ybieh has been pending for some time, will
probably be consnmma,ed in few pays. The
pice 10 be paid for this vast taet OF inui's nun ~
l,7 ooa Go1 n Is the biggest mine transaction
e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
,,,,,.. ~.no,eon Bonaparte Dying.

,,i'ase,t. is diving. He has received the ex-
,'o,ns mnct;on AZ the bands OF Cardinal Mer-
"il"d i He isa grand nephew q. Napoleon
,,Ig he Great a. was born in 1880 at Baltimore, was
eass ,ssdrated nom West Point in 1892, entered
sbe French army in 1854. served with distine-
ZION in the Crimea and Subsequently, "a the
Algean aud Italian armies and was attached to
gusrd Eguania-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
serious Mine Accident.

WBIrEwElI. TEsy.. Feb. 2a--The cable Of
incline AZ the coal mines here broke this morn
ing a. the mipsgs were going 10 work: AID me
car dashed d0A the mountain. Two men
were killed fns1an@l1 and eleven seriously in
iured, Seven of tkA1s Il u thought wall d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Changed Leagues.

v,rIuogg, Mp., Feb. y Van. Haltrien
of tan last years Brotherhood team: to-day
signed q two years contract With Manager
Harnie to play left-feld for The Baltimore
elub
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
TrE END rs N0T EFT.
Emperor william Feels Most kecply france's
Cool rreatinent of His Mother.
ny Cable 10 The Times.l

IHy IAbIe 70 TIC IIlnesI
BERLIN, Feb. 2s.-The Kaiser has deter
mined, il 10 said, 10 effect an entire change IN
the attitude of Germany toward France
There will bs no more attempt at Cancellation,
and while there in NO ground tor hostility. the
relations maintained will be those of reserve
and rigid formality. The proposed relsxataan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01
Committed suicide.

wAsnIxorox. D. c., Eel. 2s.--I. A. Fran
discus. OF Philadelphia, Committed suicide
oere tonight by shooting himself with q ps;,
tol lie died instantly. No cause - assigned
foz the deed,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

At the opening Of the House this morning
M II o'clock tlle Speaker stated that h. had
been informed by the clerks that il had been
physically impossible 10 prepare the Journal
Of yesterdays proceedings. In view of this
statement the reading OF the journal was
postponed.
The House then proceeded 10 vote on the
motion for u conference on the Shipping bill
as amended by the House. Agreed 20.
MIR. Cannon. of Illinois; Mr. Crisp having
objected 10 the action being iakeu by unani-
nous consent. move 10 suspend the rules and
agree to motion that the House non-concur
in the Senate amendments 10 the Sundry
Civil Appropriation bill and aecede To the re-
Quest for . conference" Mr.. Cannon in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-01

The British Army. in spite Of ministerial
self-gratulation, is in bad way. II appears
10 be true that the army is slowly dying
sort of natural death. There are not enough
recruits to fill the vacancies, and the estab-
mant j. 4. 500 men short. Two military
writers of high rank are simultaneously en-
daayoring 10 excite some interest IN this state
OF things. Maior-Ge 1renchin in Black
woods Magazine and Colonel King Harman
in the United Service.