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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
FOR SHIPPING FOWLS
The Kind of Crate Which Prevents Biz,
from Injuring Themselves.

The Kind of Crate Which Prevents Birds
from Injuring Themselves.
Ihave shipped large number Of fowls
TO breeders and farmers in all the west
ern and southern states and never had
but one injured. For one Plymouth
Rock cock l made the coop 16 inches
wide, 1S long and 20 high; for two or
three hens, 16 inches wide, 16 high and
"a long; for cock and two hens, same
width and length, but 20 inches high
The bottom is tight, one-half-inch stuff
with one strip across each end and one
across the middle, underneath. Sides.
ends and top are made Of plastering
laths placed one-half inch apart. No
cloth, pasteboard or paper is used. The
only bird I ever failed to land safe and
sound at it's destination was placed in a
coop lined with cloth and open only az
the top. It met with disaster in n warm
express car and arrived looking weary
and sad, and soon after it turned up its
toes. l used lath coops to conform to
the new reduced rate rule Of the express
companies and to secure good vcntila-
ton. A fowl that can't stand ventilation
is of no value as breeder In a proper
ly constructed coop fowl will go to the
farthest corner of the country as safely
as to roost.-Fred Grundy, in Rural
New Yorker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
AN UNNATURAL HABIT.
Best Way to Cure an Egg-Eating Hen Is
to Eat the Hen.

Best Way to Cure an Egg-Eating Hen IL
to Eat the Hen.
The habit of egg-eating is vice, of
which, when once contracted, it is al
most impossible to break the hen.
When the habit is acquired by hen it
will spread throughout the flock, if not
checked in the beginning. The best
way to cure a hen that eats eggs is to
eat the hen. Egg-eating is encouraged
by leaving eggs in the nest over night;
they get broken and when hen once
gets the taste of an egg she is always
DESTROYS of cultivating that taste, and
eats everything that looks like an egg.
If you must keep al egg in the nest,
use artificial ones, those that cannot be
broken, or if broken, are unpalatable
and bad for digestion. There are all
sorts of artificial eggs, wooden, china,
chalk, etc, any of these will do for
nest eggs. Boiled meat seasoned with
a little pepper and salt and ground
bones, will sometimes satiate this UNI
natural appetite. Dark nests are also
used for hens that eat, their eggs, but
not with good results. 1t is better by
far to do the right thing at once and
eat the hen. You will save yourself
lots of trouble.-Feather.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
yalue of tho Pea Crop.

Southern Cultivator sums up the value
and adaptability of the pea crop as fol-
lows: 1t is Il nitrogen gatherer; it
shades the soil in summer and aids the
process of nitrification; it goes deeply
into the soil and brings up water and
mineral matter needed by the plant; it's
adaptability to all kinds of soils, stiffest
clays to the most porous sands, fertile
alluvial bottoms to barren uplands; it
stands the heatand sunshine of southern
summers; its rapid growth enables the
farmer in the south to raise two crops
year on the same soil; if sown thickly,it
will, by its rapid growth and shade, eff
fectually smother all weeds and thus
serve as cleansing crop; it is the bes.
preparatory cropllnown to the southern
farmer; every kind of crop grows we'll
after it; it furnishes most excellent
food in large quantities for both man
and animals,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
SOLAR WAX EXTRACTOR.
1t Makes the Rendering of Small GUAM
titles of Comb Very Easy.

1t Makes the Rendering of Small Ouan.
titles of Comb Very Easy.
A solar wax extractor is needed in
every apiary; several are kept running
In many large apiaries. Extractors
which render wax by steam are also
used. To the latter class belongs The
improved Swiss wax extractor. This
implement, invented in Switzerland and
improved in America, consists of tin
or copper vessel with circle of perfora-
tons in the bottom near the sides to
let in steam from a boiler below and
within this upper vessel another re-
ceptacle-the comb receiver-made of
perforated zinc. Within few wears
wax extractors employing the heat Of
the sun and known as solar wax ex-
tractors have come into general use.
The essential features in all the forms
that have been devised are a metal tank
with glass cover and usually wire
cloth strainer, below which is placed
the receptacle for the wax, the whole
so arranged as to enable one to tilt il
at such an angle as will catch the d.
rect rays of the sun. The effectiveness
of the solar wax extractor is increased
by having the glass doubled and adding
also reflector, such as mirror o. a
sheet of bright metal.
An important advantage of the solar
wax extractor is the ease with which
small quantities of comb can be rem
dered. BY having this machine much
is therefore saved that might be ruined
by wax moth larya if allowed to ac-
cumulate, besides serving at the same
time to decrease these pests about the
apiary. The wax obtained by solar heat
is also of superior quality, being clean,
never water-soaked nor scorched, end
also light in color, owing to the bleach
ing action of the sunlight. The cost
OF medium-sized solar extractor does
not exceed that of the larger Swiss
steam extractors, yet of the two the
former is likely to prove by far the
more valuable, even though it can be
used only during the warmer months.
Farm and Home. ra .a.r
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
LIVE STOCK MATTERS.

1t is estimated that 612,000 sheep
were killed by dogs last year.
An eastern stockman says he used TO
grind corn and other grain for pigs, but
years of experience have taught him
that the most he got out of it was hard
work.
The wool clip of Robert Taylor, of
Casper, Wyo., for the present year is
100000 pounds. Mr.. Taylor is believed
to be the largest individual wool grow
er in the United States.
W.. B. Snow has made a careful inves-
tigation of the status of the sheep in
dustry and estimates the total number
of sheep in the country at about 80 ,oOO,-
600, or 100000 less than 'he estimate
of the department of agriculture last
January.-Farmers' Voice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Ea +.
CROSS SECTION.

quired. 1t is only necessary, then, to
lutte the joint with clay, as seen in Fig.
2, to make it tight and keep it in place.
Greater security against getting out
of place may be secured by a ring
around the hole in the collector, laid on
when green, and burned SO as to form a
part thereof. The form of special piece
shown in Fig. 2 may be used for a
joint at different levels, but in this case
the feeder-line requires similar, but
smaller piece, closed at one end and hav-
ing hole made in its fiat side, and
two cross-pieces added to prevent the
sliding of the feeder, before burning
(see Figs. 3 and ~.
In laying drain pipe the last piece
Of the feeder-line must always rest on
virgin soil; this insures it's remaining
in place and the joint remaining tight
Where the end piece of the feeder rests
securely on the collector, but insecurity
on the other end, the joint would be
opened by the setting of the pipe. A
very acute junction is to be avoided, as
the feeder would not have firm bed,
when the lines would otherwise meet
ut an acute angle, there should be a
slight later detour made. Lastly, when
preparing for overlapping joints, the
laborer must be accustomed always to
make the trench bottom for the feeder
higher than that for the collector. The
vital point in successful tile drainage,
after the grades have been established,
is to give attention to properly laying
the tile.--Robert Grimshaw, in Amer
lean Agriculturist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
A BIOLOGICAL DIVERSION.
Story OF an Elephant Who INDUCED In
Practical Jokes.

Story OF an Elephant Who INDUCED In
Practical Jokes.
The elephant at the Jardin dcs
Plantes, at Paris, used to play his visit
ors trick which could not have been
thought Of but by an animal of such
intelligence. His house opened upon an
Enclosure called the Elephants park,
containing a pond, in which he would
lay himself under the water, concealing
every part of him except the very end
of his trunk-a mere speck, that would
hardly be noticed by stranger to the
animals habits.
A crowd would assemble around the
Enclosure, and, not seeing him in it,
would watch in expectation that he
would soon issue from the house.
But, while they were gazing about,
a copious sprinkling of water would
fall upon them, and ladies and gentle
men, with their fine bonnets and coats,
would run for shelter under the trees,
looking up at the clear sky and wonder
ing whence such q shower could come.
Immediately afterward, however,
they would see the elephant rising slow
ly from his bath, evincing, as it seemed,
an awkward Joy at the trick that he had
played.
In the course of time his amusement
became generally known, and the mo-
ment the water began to rise from his
trunk the spectators would take flight,
at which he appeared exceedingly de-
lighted, getting up as fast as he could
TO see the hustle he had caused.-Spare
Moments.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
The Curse OF the Pigeon.

If man wishes to keep pigeons and
confines them in wire-covered yards,
they will pay, but to have lot Of
pigeons flying over the whole neighbor.
hood is a curse to every farmer ana
poultryman, as they not only eat food
that other persons than the owner of
the pigeons must pay for, hut they bring
and carry disease from one flock 10 an
other, says an exchange. Cholera, roup
and lice are spread by pigeons Every
community should rebel against the
man who turns flock of pigeons loose
TO fly where they desire. Owls, hawks
and minks are blessings compared
with pigeons where poultry is kept
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
A LUMBERMAA'S EXPERIENCE.
Thrown a Great Distance and Un-
conscious for Twenty
Four Hours.
From the Breeze, Bcllaire. Mich.

James +. Rose, n gentleman sixty-three
years of age, and one of the oldest settlers
OF Helena Township, in Antrim County,
Michigan, tells the following story:
~ was working with some large logging
wheels, numbering some eighteen years ago,
and was seriously injured. j was thrown a
long distance, striking on some logs and l
broke my left hip, fractured three ribs, and
injured my left shoulder. / was uncon-
scious twenty-four hours, and it was long
time before could walk at ALL.
"Finally got so l could hobble around
little, but always suffered great pain while
comfortably but could only get up after
great difficulty and by helping myself with
my hands or with other assistance.
81 had consulted physicians and tried q
good many remedies but with no satisfac-
tory results.
1--WE read of the Marshal case, of Hamil-
ton, Ontario, n wonderful cure attributed to
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
sent for u box of them, and was helped at
once, and by the time had taken one box
could get up out of chair rs spry as any
one, ana could run, and do any kind Of
work l ever could.
"Since taking Pink Pills have been able
to work at such work as saving wood
rolling logs, in fact, l have no occasion TO
favor myself on account OF my injury.
why, laSt summer aug n ultcn eighty rods
long and two feet deep. / attribute my
freedom from pains entirely to Pink Pills.
1t is q wonderful medicine. i think my
wife's cure from creeping paralysis was
even greater than mine"
Mr. Rose desired to put the above in the
form of an afiidavit and did so as follows
STATE OF MICHIGAN, (ss
COUNTY OF ANTRIM. CO.
James +. Rose being duly sworn on his
oath says that the foregoing statement is
true. JAMES f. ROSE
Sworn and subscribed to before me this
Both day OF February, 1896.
G. Z. DENsMoRE, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness TO the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are an I'M
failing specific for such diseases as loco
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effects of Ia
grippe, palpitaton of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, all forms of weakness
either in male or female. Pink Pills arc sold
by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on
receipt Of price, go cents a box, or six
boxes for So 50-they are never sold in bulk
or by the 1907 by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
DRAINPIPE JOINTS.

Valuable Hints Explained by Equally Vail
liable Illustrations.
The joints of two drainpipes may be
made either on the same level or with
one above the other. The level joint
has the advantage that no loss of fall
ensues; while the disadvantage is that
toads can more readily get in. Join
ing on different levels is more easily
done, and is more secure against the
entrance of toads; but it causes loss of
fall. Joining at equal heights must
not be done by cutting the larger pipe
in the side and sticking the end of the
smaller one in the opening, as this
reduces the cross-section of the collect
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
NOT SPRINGS, VA,

Via "Big Four" aud &C. & o." Routes
Perfect Fall Climate-2,5OO Feet Ele-
walton = Magnificent Mountain Sur
Neutrality-suspicious. Curative Baths Known.
From Chicago, st. Louis, Peoria and all
points tributary, Indianapolis, Benton Har-
Dor, Detroit, Toledo, SanduslSy, Springfield,
Dayton and intermediate points, the "Big
Four Routem have through vestibuled trains
with Buffet Parlor Cars, Dining Cars and
Wagner Sleeping Cars. Direct connection
made in Central Union Station, Cincinnati,
with the beautiful trains OF the Chesapeake
q Ohio Railway, without transfer across
the city. Write any agent "Big Four" for
full particulars, or address ID. B. Martin,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, or E..
o. Mccormick, Passenger Traffic Manager
big Four Route" Cincinnati, o.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
JOINING TWO DRAIN PIPES BY
OVERLAPPING.

or, lessons its capacity, and induces
stoppage. Where it is inconvenient or
too expensive to get proper T-pieces,
the joint can be made by roofing tiles
or their equivalent, or pieces of drain
pipe, and cement. The end of the feed
er must be brought up to a joint be-
tween two sections of collector, which
are broken away on the ends so as to
leave an opening; but the end of the
feeder must not project into this; the
joint must be built up by pieces of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Trips Undertaken for Health.s saLe

VIII be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues OF travel counteracted, IL the
voyager will take along with him Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, and use that protec-
tive and enabling tonic, nerve invigorant
and appetizer regularly. Impurities in air
and water is neutralized by 1t, and 1t is u
matchless tranquillizer aud regulator of the
stomach liver and bowels. 1t counteracts
malaria, rheumatism, and n tendency to
kidney and bladder ailments.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Excursion to Cincinnati and Dayton 90. oe

On Saturday, Sept Goth, the Monon Route
will sell round trip tickets to Cincinnati and
Dayton at rate OF 5000. Tickets will be
good leaving Chicago on all trains of Satur-
day, Sept. Goth, and good returning on all
trains until Monday, Sept 2sth, inclusive.
The Monon has recently put on fast
IL 80 A. nj, and arrives Mt Cincinnati 7:45
p. M. The night trains leave Chicago ats :5S
p. M. and 2:45 A. M. Ticket offices, 232
Clark St.. Auditorium Hotel and Dearborn
Station, Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
The Modern ReantY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. If her system needs the
cleansing action of laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle aud pleasant Syrup of Figs.
Made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

VERY low rates will be made by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex.
cursions of AugustlSth, September 1st. 18th
and Harvesters. For particulars apply to the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. IL Tkt Agt., St. Louis, Mo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Plum Catsup.

Take four quarts of damson plums;
wash and drain, then pour over them
one quart of water in a porcelain kettle.
Cook slowly until tender, then pass
through sieve all the pulp and as much
skin as possible. Wash the kettle and
return the pulp to it; add w cupfuls
oe sugar, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon,
teaspoonful of ground cloves, one Of
allspice; simmer slowly until thick
enough, then put into bottles, cork and
keep in cool place.-N. Y. Ledger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
JOINING DRAIN PIPES BY SPECIAL

JOINING DRAIN PlPES BY SPECIAL
JOINT PIECE.
brick, or tiles, or mortar, or cement.
Joints between pipes on the different
levels are so made, according to the
method recommended by Kuehn: A
round hole is made in the collector and
one in the feeder, with a pointed ham
mer; and this must be of the same
size. The joint is then, as shown In
Fig. 1, luted with ring of clay, and the
end of the feeder plugged with brick
and clay to avoid washing away Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Mcyiciscr,s Theater, Chicago.

Monday, Sept. 2lst, the brothers Holland
continue their engagement ina new comedy,
in 3 acts, by Henry Guy Carleton, entitled
1.-TWO Men of Business"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"I'M afraid that when Yappy and that
Miss PrettyOld are married she will run the
whole establishment" "And why not9 She
will be the senior partner by at least ten
years. r-Detroit Free Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
&4OO Truck Farms In Virginia.

September 1st and 18th and October and
20 Home Seekers Excursion tickets will he
sold from points in the west and northwest
over the Big Four Route and Chesapeake
and Ohio Ry. to Virginia at one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Those who have in
vestigated the state are of one opinion, that
Virginia is the best state in the Union to.
day for farmers. Situated at the doors of
the great eastern markets with cheap
transportation and perfect climate it has
advantages that cannot be overcome. Small
farms may be had for SO per acre and up
ward according to location and improve
ments. For descriptive pamphlet Of Vir-
ginia, list Of desirable farms and excursion
rates address U. l.. TRUTTr, N. w. p. A, G.
& O., Big Four Route, pa Clark st., Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
Hunting and Fishing Guide Free.

A guide to the best hunting and fishing
grounds Of the West and Northwest, con-
tanning an excellent map Of the lake regions
Of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. will
be sent free on application to w. b.
KNIsKERN, 90 Fifth avenue, Chicago, ILL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"WELL," said Mrs. Whites to the tramp,
al suppose you want something to eat this
mornings" "No, kind lady" replied the
wayfarer; 81 called 10 see II you mad a cast
off bicycle to give q deserving man.
Harper's Bazaar
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

SOCIAL Risks. -"Why is it considered UNI
lucky to look Mt u funeral procession from
under an umbrella" "Some fellow might
want to borrow it."-Chicago Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

81 DON'T want TO catch you ont so late
again, young man." said the shOrtstop TO
his eldest. II don't see how you did it this
time" answered the child. 81 never knew
you 10 catch anything out for q long time
before. "--Cincinnat Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01
fu 8.
OVERLAPPING JOINT WITH SPECIAL
FITTING.

the surrounding soil. By the use of
special joint-pieces, joints may be made
between pipes on the same level as well
as between those on different levels;
giving the advantages of both methods
and the disadvantages of neither. These
pipes are of round cross-section within,
and D-form without. The pipe for
the collector has on its fat side hole
made before burning of the size of the
feeder. For the feeder no special piece
y necessary, if a joint on a level be re-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

WHEN one woman hears burglar, every
woman in the neighborhood remembers
that she heard noises about her own house
ut the same hour.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"WnLIE TADDELLs,' said the school.
teacher firmly, ''you have piece of chew
ing-gum in your desk. Bring II to me in
stantly." ''Yes'm," replied Willie, "but 1t
amt the favor you use. Yours is orange,
am this is Wintergrecn. "-Harpers Bazaar
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"THE older a man gets" said the corn-fed
philosopher, 1.-THE harder he finds it to feel
sorry for woman whose pug dog has
died. D. indianapolis Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

AN Atchison boy of 10 carries such n won
derful list OF improbable anecdotes In his
head, that his parents have decided to make
un evangelist OF him. -Atchison Globe,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Miss QUIzzER-"Do you believe all the
disagreeable things you read in the news
papersw Miss Buzzbug--"I do If they are
about people l know. RoXbury Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Mr.. FLooKwALKER--"Wby is n baby suf-
fering with collie like acOnservatoryf' Mrs.
Floorwalker-"Be they are too sweet
for anything" Mr.. Floorwalker-"Naw;
they are both full Of windy pains. Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

ELLA-'I heard something mean about
you to-day" Stella'I thought you looked
pleased. Town Topics.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

WHEN you have another mans money in
your pocket, it is so hard to remember that
1t Is not your own.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"W.IGHT," said the summer lecturer, "is
In direct proportion TO density" 'Myp
said the summer girl; "what weighty
mind Chollie Spindletop must havep'-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Charles lie Chauve was completely
bald. II is said that re had not a
single hair on head or face Eyebrows
and eyelashes were both completely
lacking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Iris the quack nostrums that gather in the
ducats.--Texas Sitter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

LABOR is drudgery only when we do not
put heart in our work.-Ram's Horn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN with a view TO dag
nosis) do you drink2" New Pa
sir!-thank you, str-whatever you'll leave
that to you, siri'-Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Poor You've MAN-"Why do you treat
me so unkindlyW Fashionable Girl
Treat you unkindlyl Why, what do you
mean. Haven't told you l wouldn't mar
ry conference.-the journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

If people hate you, you probably deserve
u.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

"TELL me a story grandma" "What
kind of story do you want, Tommy2'
''Tel me "a story with plenty of raisins and
candy in it and a dog. n-TeXas Sitter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-01

WHEN in the brassy skies above
No hope nor help / see,
! gladly seek the girl love-
She's always cool TO me.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.