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The morning call., 1894-11-18

management announces several new acts. the
principal among them b ing that of Herr +. A.
Heinhaus. the lightning calculating marv of
Europe. This gentleman who has had a uni
vefsity education and who is an accomplished
liDguist as well as a mathematical wonder, ar
rived In the city during The week, being en-
gagged by Manager Walter IN Berlin, from
which city he has been brought direct at great
expense. His first exhibition in America VIII
be given at the Orpheum tomorrow night
WREN he will demonstrate. according TO pro-
gramme. his marvellous powers of instantaneous
calculation. He can give The number of sec
onds In any human age, stated in years,
months, weeks, days. minutes and seconds, on
The instant. and can name he day OF the week
on which any date falls, either in past or ful ure
centuries or IN the present century, as soon as
asked
He can extract the square root of numbers
consisting of 6. or digits, or the cube root
OF numbers OF digits, without placing pencil
TO paper. using his MIND solely, and gives the
remainder In all cases in which the number
suggested has not d whole number for its roo
He adds long lists of numbers of 3 or more
digits at a glance. and multiles numbers OF
enlator multlples 2 by 2. He is the latest ad-
Ct Ion TO the long list OF novelties already fur
nished at the Orpheum, and will doub less
prove as great an attraction in the New World
as he has in the Old. be Orpheum's enter
prising manager certainly should meet with
the success meried in this venture.
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CLERGYMAN's STATEMENT.

Another clergyman and justly famous one
In the BAPTIST denomination, the Rav S. "
Marsh, adds his testimony. Below is given the
letter. dated October %, 1904 received from
Mr.. Marsh from. the laIteF's present Home
Monongahela CITY, Pa, where lie is pastor OF
the Fist Baptist Church:
1t atfords me pleasure 10 give my testimony
to tn benefit have received from your treat
ment. For anumber OF years / have suffered
from throat affection. Last winter in long
series Of meetings talked with severe cold
and the irritation was not only increased, but
ex ended TO my lungs, and became so short
of breath thai talked with difficulty. ! was
subject TO coughing and raising every morning
and often at other times. 4 friend advis me
tn Try trea ment with you. L ala so, ana have
been almost entirely relieved My voice Is
natural, and speak with much ease as l
ever did. My experience with you has been
very satisfactory. Hoping you may be emf
nently successful In mnistering 10 he relief OF
suffering humanity, AM, sincerely yours.
s. V. MARSH
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Contempt for Song Writers.

Mr.. Ben Davies has hearty con empt for
the words of large number of the sentimental
songs that are sung nowadays. 1t is quite
painful, he declares, to note how many songs
that are submitted TO his approval are of the
"hearI Of my heart" ''life OF my life" and
"sou of my SOUP order. One song, he re.
members. he once took at the request of pub
were so bad that he only sang 1t once. He was
ashamed to stand up and utter such nonsense.
In some degree he thinks the singers are re-
sponsibe for the existing state of things, as q
great many of them do not really sing the
words at ALL Even the great poets, like Ten
nyson. are not, in MIR. Davies opinion, really
good song writer's. as they generally employ
long and unsuitable words.
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European Musical Items.

Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale of Milan
Verdi received an ovation oD his arrival In
Genoa from Paris lately. Several of the prin-
cipal bands of The city accompanied his car
PalaZZo Doria.
Bolto's "Mefistofele" obtained an immense
success in Florence recently.
Nordica sang Elsa In 'Lohengrin' and
| aida" in Munich, emph sizing her success in
BayIeutb, where she was undoubtedly the star.
Lii Lehmann's song recital was the great
attraction OF the musical season in Dresden.
Emma Calve has been engaged for eight rep
reservations at the Royal Theater in Madrid.
The Choral Society of the Conservatory of
Geneva will give the Requiem by Berliez,
this winter
Puccinps "Manon Leseaut" was given In st.
Petersburg with the Russian text a short time
ago.
The four bundredth anniversary of Hans
Sachs birthday was generally celebrated
throughout Germany. In Nur mberg comedy
by r. Genee. with Hans Sachs as The hero. was
also great demonstrations.
The new theater built in Wesb2den Will be
known as The Court Tbeater. Masseneps
"Werther" Will inaugurate IL.
A theater will be added to the Conservatory
OF Paris so as TO afford the pupils who are
studying for The opera chance to become IA
mliiar with the stage and a public audience.
A German gives The following statistics: He
counts that OF the seventy lyric Iheaters in
Germany only seven or eight singers (new
sipyersl a " ar are engaged, while there are
Thirty candidates for these places, graduates OF
the Conservatives of music. The best singers
receive on tn average only 800 marks month
and he concert singers fare even worse. many
having to pay for the chance Of singing In pub.
lie.
Felix Mott directed the Wagner festival in
Antwerp. Van Dyes, the tenor, was sooist
singing from "Lohenerin," "Parsifal," Der
Wal.ure" and the g. aster Singers"
Alberto Franchettps "ChrIstOpb Columbus,
was success siully represented In TrevisO lately
Miss Walker, an American and graduate of
the conservatory of DR. sden, has obtained a
success in Dresden singing Inc '.ArIoso'' from
the Prophet" by MeyerDeer. and songs by
Grleg
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&C Wonderland"

A continuous performance show-a new de-
parture In the amusement world of San Fran
clsco-opened yesterday in the four-story brick
building, 729 Market street.-The whole edifce
being devoted to ito a large and very much
satisfied attendance OF the public. The "show"
includes curio hall, an electric scenic thea
forum, a lecture hall, and a theater IN its de-
partments, ana the entertainment embraces
ninth, music and novelty of the vaudeville
class. as we'll as effects Elusive. scientific and
apparently supernatural In their nature. This
enterprise is promo ed by the Wonderland
agement Is in the hands of A. F. Turpin. as
sisted by Frank r. Clifton, both competent men
in this line. Only 10 cents is charged for ad-
mission. and by the payment OF a dime the
all that is novel and curious In the shows OF
TODAY.
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Bluod.Stirring.

Smith has written some trumpet-toned lyrics
for his new opera, Rob Roy" which may b,
heard here shortly. The chorus with which tn,
Highlanders greet their chief is good sample
For "The White and Red" huzzah!
1.-THE White and Red" for aye!
From crag and glen, come the Hielancmen,
The Sassenachs had his DAY.
Tartan and large to the fore, lads:
King George shall come to grief:
Let claym0res all he swift to strike
For bold Rob Roy, chief.
March. march, Ettrick and Teviotdale
W by, my lads, dina We march forward In order
March. march, Ftrrck and TevioIdae,
All the blue bonnets are over the border
The last quatrain Is mainly taken, by thu
way, from Sir Waller Scotrs Jacobite poems
anent the times of Prince Charlie. Another
good example is the Jacobite war song, o.
which the following is a stanZa:
Rob Roy and Lochiel-
Sons o. Douglas, sons o. Wallace.
Let US a. unitei
Sons o. Bruce, our fathers call us
Now TO rise in might
Nations nae mair snail disdain us,
Tyrants shall nae LANCER chain US,
Scotland needs u.s.
Stuart leads
Forward for the right!
ALL Strike for fatherland aud hamel
Strike TO end our Scotand's shame!
Strike for freedom and for fame,
For liberty and glory.
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Different Conditions of Muscle.

Manager Albert Meyer of the Wigwam has
engaged the famous Russian equilibrist, Sadi
Alfarabi, for short lime. The fine OF
this baiancer depends on the nrOdigious
strength Of his arms aud back. No matter
how slender, frail and precarious the base on
which be rests he is able by his extraordinary
muscular development 10 maintain himself in
almost any position. as firmly as IL he were
planted on rock. His performances Include
fore IN this country. In addition to this won
derfu Russian there is long list of attrac-
lions, including one who may be called mega
tive man named Capable, because he Is the
most Interesting when lie has tied himself by
means of his flexible muscles and lIgaments
into bundle of "knots." Meyer manages to
maintain steady public interest in the Wig
wan,
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Growers Best.

Among the many pieces Leonard Grover Sr.
has contributed 10 the American stage, "Our
Boarding house" Is by a consensus of public
opinion. accorded the highest place on the list,
and 1t is worthy of remark that the first posi-
tive recognition 1t received was at the Grand
Opera-house In this city when NJ. A. Kennedy
managed that theater and the late Mat Ling
ham was member of his company. 1t is a
good many years ago since MAT" as be was
Familiarity called, created the character of the
Fioretti. but he gave ii such a stamp that the
impression remains deep In the minds of many
today. BY his manner of presenting the
gloomy and peculiar Italian, Lingham made
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that in "Ruy Bias" he is credited with
giving a vivid picture OF magnlfcently
honorable but marvelously weak character.
" hen Ruy Bias stands in the presence of the
young unwedded Queen OF Spain, 1t was said Of
Fechter that the air seemed enchanted, and
when she bent over him, leaving her tender
touch upon his bloody heart, he felt IL was bet
ter so TO die than 10 live apart from her. and
that she was worthy to be SO died for. Salvini
has grasped all the possibiliti of this remark.
able character. In it is seen the true timber of
which nobility is made. 1t is expressed in the
line he utters TO bis enemy. Don Saluste: II
soul"
The first performance OF the season will be
Dumas "Three Guardsmen," with Salvini In
the role of d'Artagnan
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Rubinstein Wasted Two Hours.

When Rublnstein was student In Mint Nov
gorod and only IS years of age, he succeeded
in giving a concert through the influence OF the
Governors son. with whom he was on very in
innate terms. Rubinstein was then very poor,
and the sum which remained after paying ex-
penses of the hall. amounting to rubles and
70 k0pecks, was very acceptable. This sue
cess encouraged him to give second concert
which alas, only attracted the audience OF one
person, who mad paid for a reserved seat In the
front row 70 kopecks. Rubinstein rewarded
his sole auditor by playing brilliantly for two
hours, but did not succeed In evoking the
slightest applause. He asked his audience IL
his playing did not deserve some eHcouragg.
ment. The dilettante leaned for ward TO catch
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Twain's Funny Book.

'sTom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, is probably
the cause of more laughter than any other
work In the literature Of humor. Il has been
dramatized by Martin j. Dixon and will be put
on the Opera-house stage tomorrow evening,
18th. with competent cast, headed by the
author himself. None of the sensational or
funny features OF this quaint story has been
overlooked. and many new Incidents ars intro
duced. The result TO the audience will be
either "fhat thrilling feeng'' or spasIns of
laughter FROM beginning TO the end Some
very startling scenic effects are rres MED. The
movement OF the play begins in Boggs' grocery
store, which Tom Sawyer (Leslie) and his chum,
Huckleberry Finn George w. Ryan,, succeed
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n. hL.AHN, o OHENHIt1 oIREET' -
81 suffered for ten or Twelve years from
catarrh, and in The past year or TWO 10 had be-
came so bad that l was forced 10 retire from
business. IL began In the usual way, a bad
cold that would hang on In spite of all that j
did, it gradually grew worse until l could
scarcely stand the sutferngs. l gave up my
business and took trip TO Europe. but had to
come back without any benefit. tried patent
remedies, but nothing gave me any TeIiet until
took treatment at the Copeland Medical In
sttute. -.
after reading of their success in so many
cases decided would give their treatment a.
trial. The small! fees could not lose me much
in case OF failure, but am happy TO say il was
not a failure. l began 10 improve lmost at
once. ma now feel great deal better than
have for Yeats. feel sure that Will soon be
we'll as ever was"
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Robert Downing and Eugenia Blair's engage
ment, just closed at the New California, has
been a satisfactory one, both TO themselves and
the public. II is quite well known that
previous to the arrival of MIR. Downing
there was a disposition among our theateT-
gOers, fostered by injurious statements in the
Eastern press, 10 pooh-pOo his qualities as q
histrlon, and 10 believe that at BEST he Was
but an actor In the "vealy' period Of stage
life. His presence and performance rapidly
changed this state Of public feeling. Even the
most pTeJudiced now say, without reluctance,
"Why, The man can act, after ALL" 1.-THE
Gladiator and "Ingomar" established Down
ips's right as q representative OF the heroic
school; his Citizen Sangfroid and David Gar
rick fixed his position as comedian on even a
frmer base Than that on which he stood
as tragedan. Therefore is Downing
an actor in the truest sense Of
the term. He is an all-'TOund man, and
quite superior TO the professors OF the trousers
comedy. the men Win one part and who are
conceded 80 thai part as a railroad-car Is 10 an
iron track. Away from II they amount TO no b.
Ing. Downing Is one OF lnoSe actors, too, OF
high ambition in the same class with Warde.
heene, James and one or TWO others, TO whom
the public look for the preservation OF the
sacred hight OF ar from extinction by the null
Iiplying vaudeville and variety shows of the
period. Well equipped, physically and men
tally, there must be a bright future for this
young American actor. There is no doubt his
example and career Will stimulate those dis
posed 10 a theatrical career 10 aim high. so that
Will cultyatlng noble art Jht v may at he
sam time be The means Of eleVating and im,-
proving the laste of The people and the char
acter of our thr aters
Arthur Laws "The New Boy"
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Glowing With Beauty.

A sort of enthusiasm like that which attended
Fanny Elsler's terpslehorean performance in
her prime. when she visited The United States,
has been created by the premieres Miles.
Irmler and Bartho in aladdin Jr.," Hender-
sons great spectacular ex ravaganza. The
accompanying cut gives a good idea of these
graceful aItlstes. 1t would seem from all ac-
counts that the possibilities of modern speeta-
Gle have eliminated In aladdin Jr." Its
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day evening. 1.-THE Gladiator" Mr.. Downing
has drawn very large and cordial audiences at
the California Theater. He Is supported by
Eugene Blair. lady greatly admired for her
talent and beauty.
The pleasing announcement is made of popu-
lar prices. viz. evenings. 20 cents TO 81;
MATINEE, %, 30 and rs cents.
Next, "1he New Boy" followed by Alexan-
der SalVlni ana Thomas Keene.
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scenery is az magnificent as the fancy can i'm.
agne or the brush of the painter depict ;
its gardens are beautiful and expansive; its
their darkness. Women, beautiful as Honris
float across the stage In he mazes OF the bal
let; kings and princes arrayed ike solomon in
all his glory, move in stately grandeur. No
terms OF praise are extravagont when applied
to this product of many brains and of the high
est skill of the best mechanciaIs.
"ManOla" and "Mascot."
The Tivor management will present on Mon.
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Just i'm Time.

husband who had been out sbootinp. hut
VINO mad not been successful, rather than re-
turn nome empty handed stepped into a shop
ana purchased hare. There my ducky"
ne SAID 10 his wife on returning home. "you
see am not so awkward with the gun after
All" Let me see" Isn't he fine fellow?"
my DEAR said the wife, as she carried the
animal TO her nostrIls and put 1t down with
gfimace. "you were quite right in killing him
To-Day; tomorrow it would have BEEN too late"
French exchange.
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entire English company. The Jersey Lily may
be bit faded, but she still has the grand air,
says Hillary Bell. and we shall be curious to
see whether her adventures on The racing turf
have benefited her dramatic art. Mr.. Wilson
Barrett comes to US with The MaBxman." a
drama which is highly spoken OF In England.
Signora Eleanora Duse is now engaged IN Sc
nate but ungrateful Theobaldi Checchi. When
this little affair is settled Sgnora Duse will
come to America. her company Is already
engaged and we may be assured of certain OF
The finest enjoyments of the drama when the
gifted Italian arrives.
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CAST OF .sMANoLA."
ice Picrates de Calapazas. Ferris Hartman
At the Marlborough.

donough, Oakland. the public are hungry for
good legitimate plays. The promise is full
nlled by the engagement OF the young TRACE
dian, Robert Downing. who opens tomorrow
evening In "The Gladiator; playing Tuesday.
David Garrlck" and "French Marriage" /;
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ALL DISEASES.
The Treatment for All Chronic Dis.
eases Is Only SIS Month,
Medicines IncIrded

Are you afflicted with DEAFNESS?
Do you suffer from DYSPEPSIA?
Have you severe BRONCHIAL trouble?
Are you a sufferer from ASTHMA?
Do you suffer from RHEUMATISM?
Do you suffer from HEART troubles?
Doyou suffer from LIVER complaint?
Do you suffer from NERVOUS roubles?
Do you suffer from any CHRONIC DIS
EASE?
If you do, the only cost for all treatment and
medicines Is SIS month, and no better treat
ment Is known than that of The Copeland sys-
tenn.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

As the season for e1chre and whist ap-
Droaches, pretty revolving celluloid disks
mounted In bright cut silver are provided
with which to keep the various points in
the game. A winning hand of diamonds,
hearts aad clubs inlaid with enamel is 81
addlt iOnal decoration.
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DISTRIBUTION OF CHARACTER
The British Contingent.

Foreign players who have achieved reputa-
sion In different ways are attracted by the news
OF ne revival OF business in America, so we are
told, aud are now making preparations for a
winter with us. Mrs. Langtry has abandoned
her sporting procyIties, turned Cupid out of
doors, ana returns to US presently with an
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Hand mirrors of French bevel plate and
a comb and brush to match mounted in
pierced and rep lnsse silver. are especially
at ractEve and In great demand.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Some pretentious but rather gaudy
neck laces recently brought out are mounted
with drop pearls. saDph1res and rubes,
Less gorgeous com binatons and design.
are sought by conn0isseurs.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

New lines of scarf snap catches are made
in silver and gold and designed accurately
after birds, animals. and fishes. In fact
the variety is so great 1t forms complete
menagerie and aQuarlum. In each Instance
the bill of the hird or jaws of the amin al
forms snap catch.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

A seasonable design for a brooch is a
cluster of grapes formed of richly tinted
pearls, caught I'D on two leaves of green
enamel. The piece can also be worn as a
bust-clasp for EVENING toilets.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Jeweled scissors may be strictly termed
a novelty. They are now made in silver
or silver gilt and in aid with enamel or in.
crusted with precious stones.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Large old-fashioned buckles wrought In
gold or silver and embelllshed with pre-.
cious stones or enamel aren now extensively
used as decoration Tor collarettss.
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HOME TREATMENT.
Every mail brings additional proof OF the sue
cess OF the home or mail treatment.

cess OF the home OF mail treatment.
George w. Tungale OF Monrovia, Cal, writes
DEAR DOCTORS: NY son. who had so long
suffered from chronic bronchial catarrh, has
SO far progressed under your admirable mail
treatment that lie will need no more meGl-
to YOU. Having suffered so long was afraid
that he could not be cured. and the improve
ment being rather slow we became dlscouI-
aged, but acting on your advice we pefseveIeu'
as he is again well and hearty, without trace
of his former trouble. We thank you sincerely,
and shall always recommend your lTeaIment
when ana wherever we have the opportunity.
Ifyou cannot come to the Office write for
n blank.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Toilet and manicure sets mounted /,
ebony and decorated with floral desigI
in silver and silver gilt deposit are partic
ularly handsome. A line inlaid will
daisies and wild roses are in popula
demand.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Ladies' fob chains of woven gold and
platina. each alternate link set with a
cluster of turquoise and briliants. are
cute productions of the gold smiths art.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

The fad for antique pieces in iewslry Is
still rampant. In fact many odd designs
ara being reproduced but modernized tC
suit varying fances.
The morning call., 1894-11-18

Canoes surrounded with diamond
pearls or sapphires ars again seen in
line of med allions for late fashionable sill
girdles and In line of brooch mouutings
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Burnt channels bound with floral de-
| sign in etched silver are among the dam
| tiest boudoir photo brackets seen this
The morning call., 1894-11-18
NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY.

A marling pin and halyard block Joined
with minute Strands of gold is an unique
but pretty arrangement in cuff links.
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the words. and RuDinsteu was stupsfied to find
MS listener was as deaf as a post. He only at
tended concerts to conceal his ipiirmity.
Has a Head for Figures.

Most OF the performers who opened last Mon.
day night at the Orpheum Music Hall are re-
tanned for the current week In addition the
The morning call., 1894-11-18

The White House in Washington covers
about One-third of an acre of ground. Ii
Is built. of sandstone and painted white.
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Ought TO have lived in the sixteenth century
when there was a premium offered to the in
ventor of novel methods Of torture" Finally
ing orchard and make away with some apples.
This leads to The 3O-year-old youngsters
arrest on a charge OF theft, anG In order to clear
himself he makes known his Identity. Just
previous TO this he ''makes himself solid" with
DIR. Candy by saving him from a disastrous
financial deal with one Of the characters In The
play, Felix Roach. Dr. Candy fofgives him
after the establishment Of everybody in the play
at the sensational announcement has subsidized.
The company includes Fred Lotte. c. II.
Truesdale. o. E. Hallam, Bert Cooti, Charles
StoddaIt, j. Edwin Brown, Annie Alliston,
Grace George and Julia Kingsley.
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miscellaneous In single night, and gave "Our
Boarding-house' the reputation. as wide as
the country, for being the very best
American play of its time. Its great success
occasion of Mr.. Leonard Growers cleo Ion as
president of the American Dramatic Authors
Society. among he members OF which were
Bronson Howard. Steele Mackaye. BARLEY
Campbell Fred Marsden. CaZ ram and host
OF others, bright names in dramatic literature.
The Stockwell production of ''Our Boarding
house" will have an exceptional cast, with the
author and his son IN The lead.
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sc Ruv Bias"

Victor Hugo's "Ruy Bias" is likely to prove
the piece de resistance OF Alexander Salvini's
engagement at the Baldwin, beginning next
week. 1t was by this picturesque drama
Charles Albert Fechter first Introduced him.
self 20 the British public as French actor
speaking English. and afterward presented 1t
to an American audience at Niblo's Garden,
Broadway, New York, on the 10th OF January
1870. where enthusiasm ran riot in regard, to
him. He subsequently gave IL at what is now
fire Bush-stre { TheaIer IN this city, but failed
TO stir our public 10 the same depths as he had
done the New Workers.. Sayni is an actor OF
the romantic school. and has many OF the traits
of the Anglo Fran CO. Piemontese. Teuton, as
Fecbter has been described. and from bin may
he expected similtr delightful nuaDces OF
Characterization TO those that marked
MS INDUSTRIOUS predecessor. Certain it Is