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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
CAPT HAUGnEY GETS MRS. LESLIE.
She Was Not In When His Detect Call
ed-His Fifty Prisoners in Court.

About fifty prisoners wers arraigned at JET
fsrson Market yesterday by Capt Haughey.
tho now commander Of the Mercer street sta
tion. and his men. who. on Thursday night.
raidod eleven disorderly houses
Justice Ryan was indignant when he learned
that Mrs. leslie. keeper OF tho house at 80
East Twelfth street. had not been arrested.
Detectives Carey and Sloan said that ten min
utes before they arrived the woman had left In
q cab.
The cabman refused to tell the officers where
he had taken her. Justice Ryan issued n sub
mona for the cahman He said II looks as II
some one had given her warning. The house
kent by Mrs. Leslie has been known as a house
Of Ill reputs for thirty years. Jessie Clark. the
mansgsr. was committed In S1UO bail for ex-
animation.
tered the court room with Mrs. Leslie, who
was held in 5000 for examination, Herefpsed
keepers OF the other houses were hei for
trial. and the Inmates were fined So or $40
The police OF the West Thirtieth street sta.
ton raidcd last night tho lsorderly house
kent by Cora ,tKen,wood at, 15i West Thirty
sixth street The kenwood woman and three
girls were arrested and locked ny.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
KILLED A LIBERIA BOOMER.
Negroes Who Had Contributed Twenty-Five
Cents Each Wanted Their Money Back.

Sehts A.sch sS'"aSu AshSNs
NEWPORT. Ark. Dec. a.-About Sept. l last
there appeared In Jackson county a negro
Baptist preacher. named IiEhtfoot He claim
ed to have some special mission from the Gov
ernment authorities to collect tho colored peo-
pie and take them to Liberia.
He said that he had arrangements with the
railroads to New York and steamships from
that place to carry all who would go at S3
head from this pleceto Liberia. Families Of
live were to go for 50. and clubs OF ten for S.
Fully 5000 negroes in this and adjoining
counties Joined the movement. for which
Lightfoot received twenty-five cents from each
member for initiation fees. He advised the
negroes to sell out al! their effects and turn
them into cash.
Lightfoot left on last Saturday. and appeared
in Little Rock yesterday where he had in
vitcd several circle" treasurers to meet i'm.
He demanded that all the money in their
hands be put to his credit in the bank.
Some refused. 1.iGhtfoot came here last
evening and lett for II place twelve miles in
the country. where he had an appointment at a
cooreh church this afternoon.
large number OF colored mon from ada
cent counties met him. They demands ed their
money. lie Laughed at them. rehuked fhem
for their ignorance, and ran oil. firing at his
pursuers. The shots were returned. This
evening LiEhtfoot's body was found. with
numerous bullets wounds in it. and the throat
cut from ear to ear,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
An ELEVATED ENGINE DER. fILED.
The Mishap Caused Some Excitement and
Hours Delay 70 Passengers.

The Mishap Caused Some Excitement and
An Hours Delay to Passengers.
Travel on the Third avenue elevated railroad
WAS interrupted for an hour yesterday morn
ing by the derailnc Of on engine on an IN.
town train at the sharp curve Just below Han
over square. The accident was caused by the
breaking OF u spring hanger on the engine.
The broken hanger fell against the guard
rails at the curve. and the driving wheels were
derailed. splintering tho ties and bringing tho
train to q sudden stop. Several passengers
we're thrown down by the shock but no one
was seriously injured. When they learned
the cause Of the stop the passengers walked
to tbs Hanover square Station.
The five cars were run back to South Ferry.
and n wrecking crew set about the task of re-
placing the engine on the rails. Meantime
south- bound trains were held. and a long limo
Of them soon, blocked tho track beyond Ful
ton street. Exaggerated stories Of the acci-
dent caused crowds Of persons to climb to the
elevated stations 10 ,nveStlsate. and # was
Chatham square and South Ferry until tho
tracks had boon cleared.
This breakdown occurred at II 40 o'clock.
By 1880 traffic was again proceeding as
usual.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
FOUGHT ON TIE ELEyATED.
Two Women Engage In Early Morning
llair-puiiing Match.

Three white women and q colored man were
nut off an uptown train at the Fogty-second
street station OF the Third Avenue Elevated
Railroad ut 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Two
OF the women promptly proceeded to resume
the light which they had been carrying Oh in
tho car before the party was elected. soon
they were rolling about upon the platform.
pulling each others hair ind using their fin
GER nails In vigorous fashion. The third
young woman danced around the combatants.
while the coorsd man vainly tried to separate
tho hair pmllsrs. The arrival OF Policeman
Carroll Of the Thirty-t!fth street station I'm
nally broke up tho entertainments All four
were arrested.
The prisoners were arrnlened In the York
vile Police Court yesterday molning They
gave their names as George Williams. %
years old. Of 2lO East Ninety street:
Mary Penleld, p years old. Of 3la West
Thirty sixth street.: Minnie Foley. % years
old Of 800 East l25th street. and Lille White.
"a years old. who lives with Miss Foley. Mary
Fenfeld and Lille White bore the marks Of
their early morning encounter. From their
stories it was learned that the row began over
a remark that Miss Foley made about Miss
Psnteld being in tho comnany Of Il olored
man. The pol iceman said that Miss Peniield
was intoxicated. Sho vas fined $40. and the
others were let CO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
SUICIDE IN 4 POLICE STATION.
Stickler Wa. Arrested for Assault, and Shot
Himself In His Cell.

Hlmsclf In His Cell.
Mrs Barbara Smith. tho mothsr-in.law OF
William Stickler. the proprietor OF q small
German restaurant at 119 Pacific avenue. Jer-
sey City. made a com plant to Justice Kim
merly yesterday that Stickler had assaulted
her and his wife.
Justice Kimmerly issued q warrant. and
Sticklsr was arrested last night. Policeman
Niebank took him to the police station in
Communpaw avenue. While standing In
front OF the desk giving thu Sergeant his
pedigree. Stickler laughed heartily. and said
there would be somebody there to bail him in
q few minutes.
As he was we'll known and his statement
about having bondsman there in n few min
utes was believed. 10 was not searched. He
was taken back 20 cell
moment aftsrward pistol shot rang out
The Sergeant and the policemen on reserve
duty fastened back to the cells and found
Stickler lying on the floor dead. He had shot
him self in the neck. and the bullet had gons
through to the back and lodged in the spinal
column.
Sticklsr had been arrested several times on
complaint o. his wife for assault and battery
He foil out of a four-story window some time
ago. and since that time his wife says that he
ed to be out OF his mind. Tho eighbors
gay that he has been abusing his wife and
mother-in-law for q long time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

He Attacked Public Omcials and Was
Er0mKht into Court for Libel.


Brought into Court for Libel.
AuBrRS. Dec. 9.-The case OF tho Rev. Levi
Bird. indicted for criminal libel. was to-day
called in the Court Of Sessions. Mr.. Bird is pas
tor OF Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in
this city and last summer delivered series
OF sensational sermons. In which he made
er"c'nc charges oi drunkenness and immor-
"i'v against a number Of city and county off,
Gals ana other prominent citizens of Auburn
The manuscript copy OF those sermons was
furnished one OF the local rapers md w.s
published. Grand Jury found a trus hi,
against Mr. Bird for criminal libel. Mr. BIRD
refused the aid OF counsel and declared Me T..
tentlon OF defending himself with M ,fha =,
assistance than that o! the Deity When m1a
case was called this morning he insi sted unmn
making an address. in which be A.manIuh ~
know what right Judge Underwood had 10 ,r ~
tho case. and persisted In styling ii an .ccl''
siastical court. Tho speaker was ssysrni
times interrupted by the Court, hut ho eontin.
Finally. at the entreaty OF friends. no canod
upon x-District Attorney Drummoni to cons
e his assistance. After q private consultatint
Mr.. Drummond appeared in court, and, AFT a,
making a retraction of all that Mr.. Bird had
said and ab,cctly apologiZing asked that III,
Indictment te dismissed. lie acknowledge,
mat Mr. Bird had no personal knowledge thu
ne charges he had made were true. and sale
mat b.. offence would never be repeated Til,
Court dismissed tho indictment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
The Fight In Montana,

HELENA. Dec. 9.-The fight for tho control OF
the Montana Legislature began before the Su-
prema Court to-day. The suit was brought by
Al. Leech. Republican. to compel the Return.
ing Board Of Choteau countd to issue 10 him
certificate as representative from that count '.
A writ OF mandamus was issued in the case by
Chief Justics Blake last week. during tho
courts vacation.
To-day hurore the full court attorneys for
the Democrats raised the point thnt under the
Supreme Court has tho riGht to issue u writ Of
mandamIs. A decision Will he handed down
ut 10 O'Clock TO- N orrow morning. Miss Ella
knowles. the woman lawyer, WAS one Of tho
attorneys tor Leech.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

Pastor Bower Organizes Another Search
Party for w -iil-NI9ht Hunt.

NoRwALK. Dec. o. Miss Julia Hail. daughter
Of A. L. Hail. President OF tho New Canaan
National rank. has again disappeared. and
the whole town. headed by the Rev. Mr.. Bower
of the thodist church and the girls father
has organized and is searching tho woods and
adjoining towns. On Thursday evening. Nov.
"a. Miss Hall. with shawl thrown loosely
over her head. stepped out of the back door Of
her home. and was not found until the follow
Ing sunday afternoon. when her friends traced
her to tn" Neptune II ouse on the Glen Island
Ferry road, In New Rochelle whore sho had
wandered In a temporary nbrrla'ion Of mind.
Since she returned TO- her parents Miss Hall
has acted strangely This afternoon Brio ge-
por, young woman who has boon visiting the
family for several days cit for homo. She had
been gone scarcely an hour when 1t was dis
covered that Miss Hall was not in tho house.
Her absence created great alarm ut once.
Her whercabouts not icing learned by mem
hers Of the family. the neighborS were again
appealed Ia aid are NOW securing the country.
Trlr.rhms have heen sent in various direc-
tious. Late rerorts ir"m New Canaan are to
tho effect hat no trace u' the missing girl has
been found. and the searchers are preparing
to remain out all night
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

Halted by - Shotgun and Fined SO just He-
cause He Wanted ~ Kiss from Miss steel.

Yesterday travelling salesman for the
ssedsmen Johnson Eobbins OF Weathers-
ford. Conn. called at tho residence OF Clarence
Steel in South River. n. j.. yesterday.
to collect a Small! bill. Miss Annie Steel went
to the door and Informed the salesman that
she would not lie allie to pay tho bill then.
whsreupon. being eIamored by her bright
and attractive face. he boldly suggested that
she give him IA Kiss instead.
Miss steel WAS shocked. and for a N omont
could not find words 10 reply t. such an auda.
cious reIuest. Thinking her silence indicated
her willingness o grant him the favor. he Mt
tempted TO embrace her This aroused the
young lady. who used her lungs 10 good lur-
nose, and. to the CONSERVATION of the gay
Lotharin. n. neighbour Mrr. Charles Anderson.
rushed to the rescue with a pan OF hot nsles.
and Alfred Applegnte. who lived near by. an
peared on the scene with cordwood stick.
The salesman sough safety IN flight, but WAS
pursued 10y Charles Anderson. who soon
brought. him to bay with a shotgun. He
marched him to Justice Charles simmons:
who imposed fine of ST. The salesman paid
the fine and left town without giving his name.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
FIRE IN PARK ROW.
Circumstances Attended 1t That Seem to
Warrant nm Investigation.

Circumstances Attended It That Seem to
Warrant An Investigation.
Amusing policeman discovered fro In tho
second story 90 Park row shortly before 8
o'clock last evening
The flve-story brick building. which includes
60. 90. and %. belongs TO the city. William j.
A. Ledor. Il manufacturer and dealer in toys
and paper lanterns. occupies No. 30. The IRE
was burning brisSly in the inHammaLs ma
ferial on the second md third floors whom the
fremen arrived. and 1t required nalf an hours
hard work to subdue the flames. 100
The damage done amounts to about So GOO.
5000 Of which is to the building. 1t could
not DO learned last nlght whether the loss Was
covered by insurance. In CONSEQUENCE OF sus-
picious circumstances attending the fire an
fnyosti cation Is probable.
Whom tn. lremen broke oGsn The store door
the stock scattered about In confusion. Under
the counter there were two lighted candles.
and the smell Of kerosene pervadsd the place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
THERE UILL BE 4 RICE.

Gen. Paine Says the Committee Will Recon-.
mend tha. the Challenge He Accepted.
BosToN. Doc SIT has Leen asserted in do
sratchcs that. on the ground of flaw in the
challenge from tho yacht club OF which Lord
Dunrnven is Ii member there WAS danger OF
tho race for the Americas Cup fall
Ing through. All the rumors Of this nature
Al! were brushed aside to-day by Gen.
Pnine's answer to THE Sun correspondent.
he was mem would make n recommends
ton to the New York Club in conformity with
the promises made to Lord Dunraven In tho
correspondence with him. and added as
clincher:
You may state that the cup committee will
recommend that tn. challenge be acce tod"
This neanS n race 50 faras the committee and
New York Yacht Club arc concerned. The
General expressed no fear but that the race
would be Il surety.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
Co,,,,,o. on tho Rock Island.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 9.-Early this afternoon
bad head-end collision occurred on the Rock
Island, between Q passenger and Q freight
train at point between Horton and Troy. Kas.
:, The report is that the wreck was caused by
the inconsistency OF q non-union operator at
Horton. who took the place Of one of the
striksrs.
As ali the operators are out in that part Of
the State It has thus far been impossible to
obtain particulars. but a rumor comes over
the Union Pacific wires that the wreck Is q
serious one. and that lives were lost
Secretary Russell OF the New York division
OF the Order OF Railroad Telegraphers said to
a Sun reporter yesterday: Tho strike will
not extend here for two reasons. First q
strike In tho order Is seldom extended through
sympathy beyond the 81 stem q. on which It orig
here have no grievances 1t ia true that con-
sidering the qualifications necessary opera
tors are paid loss relatively than most work
men. bit the pay here all the same comnaress
Mr.. Russell sud that the matters touching
overtime about which Grand Chief Ramsay
came to SEQ tho officials OF the Jersey Central
O few weeks ago had not been settled fully.
but he expected everything to be arranged
within o week or two.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
THE CASHIER DIDN'T WEAKEN
On the Contrary. He Made Prisoner OF the
Man with the Internal Machine.

San FnANCIsco. Dec 0.-An attempt was
made this afternoon by two men to rob the
Collateral Loan Bank Oh Kearny street.
which is Il mixture Of a regular bank and Q
pawn shon. In the window was about $1,000
in gold and $1,000 in silver coin. A man with
q parcel under his arm walked up to Cashier
Duncan McNce and. taking a cigar from hls
mouth. said: Give mo money. quick. or I'LL
blow you up."
At ths same time he touched his cigar to
what appeared 70 he n fuse sticking through
the side OF the box. McNes reached under the
counter. and. drawing revolver: ordered the
threw M both hands. Al the same time an.
other young NAL wh no had been standing at
the door fled: Tho box was empty and tho
WAS George johnson Of Los Angeles
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
norE ron THE COLORADO DESERT.
The Southern Pacific strikes y Great Flow
Of Wntcr In the Heart OFT.

san FRANCIsCo. Dec. 0-The Colorado des-
err, may yet blossom ns tho rose, that is. II the
Southern Pacific Company can strike water In
other places as they have Just struck 1t by
deep boring at Walters. in the very heart Of
tic desert. Walters is u wretched station.
within sight of the salton Lake that created
SO much discussion among scientific men two
Summers ago. and that was finally found to
have been formed by Hood water from the Col
orado River. which back ed up on tho desert
and filled this great natural cavity. nearly 2UU
feet below the sea level.
The Southern Pacific Company for years have
been trying to Eet good flowing wells between
ohviate the expensive hauling Of water to The
tanks distrihut cd along tho lire through tho
desert. But they have spent thousands in
water at Walters at a depth Of 4sS feet. and
the flow is 9, 900 gallons an hour. With lew
and quite district irrigated, Walters Is 1915
feet below the sea level, bnt the desert is rich
soon may see green grass and fruit trees
where now Ia only u sandy waste. dotted with
cactus and gr0asewood.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

BOISE Idaho. Dec. 0.--Reeso Walter. As
SCISSOR elect Of Ada county. thinks that rich
diamond fields have been discovered on the
south bank OF Snake liver. cast OF Walters
Ferry aud at 5 O'Clock yesterday morning. ao-
companied BY half dozen friends. he started
for the scene OF the reputsd bonanza to make
locations Tho discovery WAS made about Il
week ago by party Of surveyors who We're at
mouth OF the Brunsau River. in Owyhes
county. The engineers. suspsctlng that the
peculiar white stones might be valuable. sent
ton. and were quickly assured that they had
found genuine diamonds. few, months ago
found on Snake River. near Caldwell
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
FOCR HANGED At ONCE.
Two White NJ en- and Two Negroes Executed
on the same sScnAOld.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 9.-Ths four murder.
ers in the county Jail were hanged this morn.
ing at 1854 O'Clock. The execution was
witnessed by only few spectators. Dennis
Mccarthy who killed his wife. and Stephen
Hite. who slew Albert Baurmann. were white:
Grant Thomas and Nelson Lewis were co!ored.
Thomas killed Birdie Coleman and Lewis shot
George Dean. both victims being negroes.
At z .45 O'Clock tho four men entered tho Jail
yard and marched up tho stops OF the scafiod.
An but Thomas stood with bowed hends. Tho
latter !colod ut tho crowd and bowed 10 mon
he knew,
ioreI tie men at 7:4S O'Clock. Hite. while
being piniened. kicke IF the slippers he wore.
Mct arthy ynwned ms the noo-e was adjusted.
At 7::li the drop fell. Lewis was the only man
who died without n struggle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
NEV BLOOD NOT WELCOME.
Tho Republican County Machine Excludes
tho Fuil Crop OF Voters.

The Republican County Committee will have
only COZ members in 1893. as against TIA
members In 1892. 1t will have ono member
for every $50 yotcs cast for Harrison. The
primaries are next Tuesday. Tho County
Executive Committee decided last night that
no Republican enrolled since Aug. shall be
entitl ed to vote at the primaries. This rule
will exclude all OF the men who were enrolled
in tho new Assembly districts. except the old
machine mon who were transferred to tho
new district enrolment books. This excll-
sion is calculated to psrpetuate tho present
face o; many petitions for retnrollment from
all over the city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
We Are All WRITER'S.

1t IL doubtful y anything can be found cost
ihg loss 'i'an $40 that makes a more suitable
iounlhin zen. Every one. from the mill!onairs
X we - week clerk, writes more or less. and
SSn r p"shh|ay goes every time. Price,
BrVadwey.- 1ade. NAN A'n W. Iva
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

TIE most thrilling tale Of adventure by any 'ir-
ing ,rritcr is 10 be extended in another etciting
nopeL, Robert Louis Stevenson begins David
BaJoru;" his lon9-erDscted sequel 10 Kid
Mapped" u. THE SUN TOMORROW.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
Weaver Get, the North Dakota E,.o,or.

BISMARCK Dec. 9.-The Official returns on
the recount Of the votes OF Nelson county give
= sufficient majority to elect all the Weaver
electors. Their pluralitios are: Burnst IL.
Williams. 30: Pondestyedt. "a. The onI.
unsettled contest Is In Emmons county, but
recount there, would slightly increase the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

Tho Sheriff has received an attachment for
so,G7G against Gertrude Warins. otherwise
known as Julia sharpe. broker. lately OF ~
East Twenty-third street. Albert Bass OBJ
disposed Of her properly Nothing was found
= levy upop.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
Senator Gibson Improving.

Hot SPRINGS. Ark. Dec Ex-senator Gibsons
condition Is considerably improved tonight.
The attending physicians, say there is hope Of
CON es within the next forty eight hours
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
Startling Revelations of Royalty.

Was Prince Albert poisoned and what il
the Prince OF Wales should die2 See inner
life and intrigues OF the courts OF Europe
In TO- morrow's MercGry.-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

The most thrilling tale of adventure Jv any liz.
ing trriter is 10 be extended In another ercitino
norel. Robert Louis Stevenson begins "Dapid
Baifow." his long-erpected sequel to Kid.
Mapped" in The Sun tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

The elegant Southw esern Limited of the New York
Centrnl-best train Tor Cincinnati aud ST. Louis-Adp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10

RipAns Tabues assist digestion. RpAus Tabules cure
kueRAleS,-AAS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
he thermometer At Perry's pharmacy In The SUE

Average oil Doc. o. 1891 ........... ......,...tlt'
wAsHisGI0s FORECAST sLTuEpir
For New England. fair: southwest winds slightly
cooler on the coast
For sasa Es'o Iok. Eastern Prnn.yir"nid Mar J~ssy.
end Deianarr generally Gii': Variah' wind'.
For the District Of Columbia Maryland fair; vAri.
able winds.
For West Virginia. western Pennsylvania western
New York. and Ohio. generally fair except snow nur-
ries In the lake regions: wnis becoming west colder
except In western New York and Wrai Virginia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-10
Later, harIue InteliiEence.
4. ktvatnphip AlcIrnirIa iFOm Dsnia.

Perfect roadbod. four tracks nne elegant O,
vice quick tune. And Grand Central hLstlon--au -
the Mem loEk CsltIal-Idv.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-02-13
RAILROAD NOTES.

Mr.. Chas. Gillette intends celebrating
his birthday anniversary on the 10Th in
slant by giving a birthday party at his
home.
Little Mack" of the S. A. P, is rather
quiet lately. He has been working too
hard for his health.
Mr.. John III. Harris has been appointed
general inspector of the S. A. p, with
the right of riding on either engine or
train, passenger or freight, for the pur-
pose of inspecting them and making I'M
biased reports of such.
The stock shipping season has begun
in good earnest on the Sunset. Several
trains are now passing through on that
road daily. The /. & G. n. and the S. A.
P. are also getting their share of stock
shipments.
The Cibolo gravel pits belonging to the
S. p. have been shut down. The track
that runs into these pits is to be moved
soon.
Mr.. g. f. Toullerton, who gave up his
place as commercial agent, on the 5. A.
P, at Waco, when asked to take a tele-
graph key during the strike, is in the city.
Several men lost their situations in like
manner. His place is now occupied by
Mr.. G. A. Imhoff, of Galveston, and
George Is out of a job.