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Inquiry as to Mental Condition.

Benjamin Tibbett, peculiar-lookine indi-
vidual, who was found on Nicholas avenue
not far from the asylum yesterday was I'm
Judge Scott's court this morning on
charge of vagrancy.
I'm guilty." he answered. when ar
raigned. I'm sick and want to go to the
hospital"
This man was lettering about Nichols
avenue" said Policeman Latchford. His
actions indicated that his mind was af-
fected. When I arrested him he said he
was sick and had no home"
Judge Scott committed the prisoner 20
the farm. In order that the physicians
might determine his mental condition
Evening star., 1898-12-31

ESTATE OF RICHMOND OGsTON AULICK, DE-
ceased; No. sos, Docket "a; Mary l. Robeson
and Woodbury. Blair executors, have, with the
approva. of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia holding special term for Orphans
THIRTEENTH, 1899, at TEN O'CLOCK AN. as
the time and said court the place for making
payment and distribution, under the courts d.
rection and control; when and where all cred
itOrs and persons entitled to dstributive shares
or legacies or residue, notified to attend in
person by agent or attorney duly authorized
with their claims against the estate properly
vouched: Provided this order be published once
in each of three successive weeks before said
day in the Washington Law Reporter and The
Evening Star. Signed December Is. 1885, J.
NOTA McGILL, Register of Wills. GIST BLAIR,
Attorney. de17-1aw3w
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: IT EAIN
IL AHII

Totals. % 71s Totals 12 20 74s
The last game is noteworthy only from
the fact that the Saengerbund established
a new record in strike bowling. The entire
SIDE is credited with a total of one, made
by Hanold on the first ball rolled The
Washingtons were sure winners through
out.
The of birJ
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The next game saw the visitors lead
pfactlcally from start to finish. The Saeng-
ers had somewhat the best of II in the
hiludIe stages. but with three men of their
side failing utterly in strike work it is not
possible TO expect a winning
The score of second game:
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Of third game:

On Tuesday evening the Saengerbunds
will visit the Columbia Athletic Club for
the customary threa-game match. These
games are postponed from Monday night
The standing of the clubs follows:
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. S. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, ID. G., TO GLYMONT, Md,
and intermediate landings.
The new Steamer ESrELfE RANDALL, daily,
except Sunday, $3.50 N. Returning about pm.
Passenger aceommo4ations frst-ciass Freight
received until the hour Of sailing
E. s. RANDALL,
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. 0. CARPENTER, General Agent Washington
VIM. NJ. REARDON, Agent, Alexandria. de31-12tf
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia, Holding Special Term for Or
Ida Gallup Rhoades, deceased, No. s66O.-Upon
consideration of the application of Mary G. Fox
and others f,r letters of administration and for
the rejection will of certain memoranda
found in the trunk CT said deceased, 1t is order
cd this 10th day of December, 1885, that notice
be given to GeorgiaGna Rhoades. Mary Rhoades
and Charlotte E. Rhoades, and all others con-
cerned. to appear before this court on Friday.
show cause why SAID application should not
be granted This notice shall be published in
The Washington Law Reporter and The Evening
Star In each of three successive weeks be-
fore the return day therein mentioned The first
publication to be not less than thirty days before
said return day. A. B. HAGNER, Asso. Justice.
Attest: ]. NOTA McG1IL, Register of Wills.
JOHN s. BLAIR, Attorney for Applicants
de24-1aw St
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FOR SAIE-LOTS.


will have some special inducements to offer re-
sponsible builders who would like to operate In
Fort Myer Heights. Quick and profitable returns.
Call and see US. FORT MYER HEIGHTS LAND
CO. 1906 NV. Phone 1882: de24-7t
FOR SALE = WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NICELY
located lots on ''Mintwood place" Columbia road
bet. 18th and 10th sts.l; sizes to suit; north or
south fronts: low prices; easy terms, highest ele-
walton on Washington Heights; commanding
view of Rock creek and Geological Park several
handsome residences now building on this prop
eTty.
Also, 80, 900 feet corner of 10th st. and Wood
ley road, opposite my residence; q whole at q
great bargain will subdivde to suit purchaser;
will join builder In improving this property or
exchange for improved rruperty.
Also. 10000 So. IT. Baltimore ST., just
north Of my residence; a fine villa site; COM
mands view OF Rock creek and Geological Park.
offer this at great bargain
Also. the handsomest lot on Washington Heights
corner Of Columbia road and 10th st. extended ;
ill sell from 1000 TO IA. 600 50. #. to suit pur
chaser.
For plats and information inquire at my resi-
dence, address oy mail call at Office. The at
tentiop of brokers invited.
LAWRENCE SANDS,
de13m 1907 st. ed 1oor)
FOR SALE-CONNECTICCT AVE, TWO HAND
sonely located lots between st. and Florida
ave; each ~ IT. front; west side: at great
bargain Address by mail or call.
LAWRENCE SANDS,
del-3m 1907 F ST. I'D noorD
FOR sALE-sOUTIIEAsT &C. 900 FT. ON l. AND
sts.. Just opposite the navy yard; lots in sizes
to suit Will join builder in improving; located In
so. $50 Also, twelve lots fronting NJ st., So.
iOl, and about AZ inside lots, at bargain The
attention Of builders invited TO above and other
ground l offer In this section. Address by mail
call
LAWRENCE SANDS,
de1-3m 1907 F ST. I'D foor)
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FOR SALE-SNAP-ON 12TH ST. Sc; HOUSE
and lot for Sl.1o0; lot 45x1OO; rented at 10 per
cent net on the above; for another house
property is worth double. {. BOYER Il son
IA ith St s-w. de31-3t
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FOR SAIE-HEIGIITS NEAR conn. AVE. NEW
stone and bun brick; rooms. tiled bath; open
CRATES; lot 24i2 ft front; side alley; sacrifice
5000; rented at S35.
de31-3t FULTON r. GORDON. Atlantic bldg
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FOR SALE-S6 500 WILL BUY HOUSE No g2S
st. NV Address owner. ID. e.. TURNER
Ianier HeG Ghts NV. ID. c. 1t.
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5b26 and 202S COLUMBIA road Connecticut
ave, Washington Heights. de31-3t'
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FOR SAIE-PROPERTY I'll 18TH ST. NV,
near cor. Of q st. W. Apply To owner. CHAS
f. SUTHERLAND. Central Union Mission build
ing. Washington DC 1ts
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FOR SALOON CAPITOL HILL. / BLOCK FROM
r. Cap, Groom and bath brick corner house;
three bay windows: in excellent condition: price
1880; owner refused 5000 four years ago:
must be sold at once. j. c. WELDON d CO.,
224 E Cap. ST. dc21 If
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ON FURNITURE, PIANOS. ETC
loans. Loans made for six months or ns year in
any month at a discount. Our busIrsss is strittI
CONFIDENTIAL. conn We do not remove the furniture
from your possession. If you have / loan on your
and give you more money. Prompt att"nticn
gwen ~ All application Courteous treatment to
all GIVE US call before going els, where
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.
COZ ST. NV.
MONEY.
MONEY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
All ARRANGEMENTS Completed,

The Board of Trade Committee having
IN charge the ilr4t special down State ex-
curson to this city on April has complet-
cd every arrangement for the entertain-
ment of The visitors, and tho prospects are
thnt the excursions will be success. The
riilrond Company will sell tickets from
any part of the State to Wilmington for
tho one fair with the privilege of returning
on any train on Anril z. All holders OF
tickets will be given the free use of the
Delaware Avenue and R'verEi8w cars,
which will allow them to gee the resi-
dental part of the city and She!lpot park
In the Opera House In the evening an
entertainment, psihaps Primrose and
West Minstrels, will be provided to which
tho visitors will be admitted free.
The merchants of Wilmington will
make special effort to please the excursion.
lists ana show them the advantages in deal
ing in Wilmington over Philadelphia
This is an opportunity to be appreciated
by beth the shoppers from down tho PEN
ins'ila @@d tho business mon of Whining.
ton.
1t will give them the advantage Of a
cheaper rate than they ever had before to
Wilmington, where they can purchase
what they want at price just as reason
able a they can get else where and ALLOW
them quicker despatch on the return of
their goods
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
LORD SALISBURY'S HEALTH.
Tho british Prcmior Must Walt
ErarCa at Onna.

Tho British Promior Must yiaIt
France at Ouoe.
London. March 15.--It is officially
announced that the Marquis of Sails
bury. the premier and minister of for
eign affairs. was greatly fatigued by
Fridays cabinet council, and return
Of tho weakness from which he has
suffered. following the attacks Of In
f1uenza. sucervened. with the result
that Sir William Broadbent. his pSy-
sician. advised the premier to take a
complete rest in the south Of France.
Mr. A. ]. Balfour. the first lord of the
treasury. and government leader in the
house of commons, will deal with for
eign business during the premier's ab-
sence, The premier has TO intention Of
resigning.
Lord Salisburys temporary retire
ment at the present critical period Ia
the subject Of articles in all The morn
Ing papers today. expressing regret and
concern. but also full Of confidence in
the ability of Arthur J. Balfour to car
ry on the work Of the foreign office.
The matter was much discussed in
the lobbies Of parliament las, night.
many expressing fears that Lord Sails
hury Will be compelled to drop his
double duty as prime minister and for
eign secretary. The rumors that Baron
Cromer, British agent aud consul gen
eral in Egypt, will sncceed him as for
eign minister are revived
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
jerseys Militia Is Arnnlug.

Trenton, N. J., March 14..-.Major Gen.
erai Plume and Quartornaster.G GENERAL
Donnelly, Of the New Jersey milIia have
been in frequent conference during the
last four days, and they will go to Wash
ington Tomorrow with the purpose of pro.
sentng their plans TO tue Government
authorities thore.
Ono Of tho objects Of General p!n,nc's 3
visit to Washington will bo tho rcunisi-
ton of a large number Of Springfield rifles
of tho 1884 mako with oil improvements,
al . supply OF Sibey nctagon wall tents
for field service An order has hnon given
for 100000 cartridges With tho under.
standing that they a:e TO ba delivered in.
mcdtatoly.
1t IS understood ly the military authOrI-
ties hero that in the event of war New Jer-
soy will be asked to put Ol0 troops in tho
Held, and an order has bean given Tor that
number OF uniorm4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
TORPEDO BOAT FOOTE,
ACTIVITY AT SANDY HOOK.


And the Navy Board EusIly Inspect-
ing Proposed Auxiliary Cruisers.
New York, March 15..-The 800 artil-
lerymen ordered from Fort Hamilton
and Fort WadsWorth to Sandy Hook
We're transferred to the latter point
yesterday. Under the direction of
army engineers hundreds Of soldiers
and wnrkmen are busy mounting guns.
building ramparts and laying other de.
fenses at ne Hook Not since the civil
wer has soch activity been seen there.
All women and all children under Is
years old have been ordered from the
Hook. The wives of many of the work.
men left Sunday. Hundreds of masons,
carpenters and other mechanics are
working on the additional quarters
needed for the artillerymen They are
nearly completed.
Meantime the naval board sent to
this CITY to inspect vessels which are
offered for sac to the government ore
busily engaged In that Nwork. The
board inspected the St Louis and tina
New York. Of the American line. yes
terday afternoon. The visit to the St.
Louis was a short one. The steamship
was constructed under the supervision
Of naval experts. and all of the Off.
Gers composing the board we're famil-
lar with the plan of the vessel.
The New York. was next visited She
was constructed when the company
sailed its ships under the British flag.
The New York was at one time In the
reserve of the British admiralty, and
was built under the supervision of En-
glish officers
Captain Rodgers has very positive
instructions to make thorough inspec-
tions and immediate reports. He has
been directed to examine all steam
ships available for auxiliary cruisers
and supplies transports. fast tugs for
use as rams. and steam yachts that
could be quickly transferred into ser.
torpedo boats. He has been
instructed also to telegraph his RECON-
mendations to the secretary of the
navy. so that action may he taken
without Unnecessary delay. It was
said by a member of the board this
morning that the departments orders
were hurry up" orders, and that the
work OF the board would be completed
as expeditious'y as possible. How soon
that will be he could not tell. Pos |
sibly." he said, we shall be through
IN three DAYS"
Another member of the board said: !
Just as soon US our mission here had |
1acn announced we began to receive |
INrr@ from The steamship companies.
L he f,u nj a bn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
RoOsevelt's War Like Langu lge.

The New York journal says:
Washington, March 1.-.Assistant Sec.
rotary Of the Navy Roosevelt, who had the
suffers put on him about TIVE weeks age,
and because of that painful TACT refuses to
discuss war preparations under any cir
cumstan cos with newspaper men, said to a
member of Congress to-day:
"lf my Views ara to be consulted at all
the Navy will pursue an aggressive policy
from ho moment hos ilitios break out.
Spain should be made to fecl immed ately
the full force and power of the American
navy. Every ship at tn, command of this
department should be on the aggres i've
We shnH'd wipe the Spanish flag from tho
seas
But what Of onr South Atlantic and
Gulf coaSts2 Would it not be necessary to
defend the cities along the coast from the
attacks of the Spanish navy?" asked the
representative
Il have little sympathy with the talk of
apolicy y hi IA would string the ships of
the navy a!oIg our coasts in preparation
for anticipated attacks" was Mr. Roo'e-
vel;'s rerly. 'The result of such policy
would BIO 10 tie up our ships while tho
ships OF Spain were out on the high seas
destroying our commerce.
II hoieve the hlrbors Can take care Of
themselves. ] would have our navy 20
out aud do battle with tho Spanish fleet
wherever it might be found, whether in
Cuban waters or even across the Atlantic.
Wa hav1 both right and might on our
side and we should demonstrate that fact
not only to Spain, but to the rest of the
tpnrl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
A RUSSIAN OPINION.
All European Governments wouls
SynpathiZe With SpaIn

London. March i5.--The Vienna cor
respondent Of The Times teeglaphs an
abstract of all al ticle in the ST. Peters
burg Novoe Vremya which he thinks
deserVes attention as giving an ac-
cuTata account of the views and in.
tentions of at least three of the great
powers. The correspondent saws:
The article asserts that the United
States are well aware that in decIar-
Ing war against Spain they could not
count upon the approval of any Of the
european powers. All, 1t alleges.
would sympathizo with Spain. If not
actively, certainly by categorical pro-
test against President McKinieys con.
duct. This Is also we'll known at Mad
rid
therefore" continues The Novoe
Vremya writer, ''it is hoped that Spain
VIII not fall into the trap laid by
Washington. fof she has SO far no seri.
Gus grounds for declaring war, and
measures should Immediately be taken
In order that she may not have such
grounds in the future
The European representatives"
concludes the article, will notify the
Washington government of their opin-
ion that war is not desirable, and it Is
to bd hoped that President Mckinley
VIII realize the disadvantage of such
general cenSure auG IN not allow him
self to be egsed ia' nr by American
speuulators."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
Prince OF Wales Desires on Alliance

London, March 14-The New York
Journal says: Genoral Sir Arthur Ellis
Equetry to the Prince of Wales for moro
than thirty years his intimate companion,
authorizes the following statement of tho
Prince Of Wales on the suggested alliance
between this country and the United
States A statement, which was invited by
the Journal, is rs follows.
Il know that an Anglo American alli-
ance is eagerly wished for by the Prince Of
Wales"
''He understands fully its nppropriate-
ness and value. 1t would be unbecoming
for me to speak in derogation of Spain,
but assure you our sympathy is with the
United States
1T Is our earnest desire that Great Brit
ain may ally horself with the American
Government Such an alliance would be
to the advantage Of all concerned, US 1t is
ono Inevitably suggested by race ha
and commercial requirements.
u do not hesitate to say that the unttod
strength OF the two nations would be su I'll.
Client on any emergency.
"We dosiro Il formal alliance; it is an ii.
llance that Is most natural, for blood Is
thicker than Wnterh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
After tho I.eediue's Float.

Philadelphia, March ia repre-.
sentative of the United States govern
ment has been in the city several DAYS
on special mission with the Phlla-
dslphia and Reading Railway company
In regard to finding what the company
wants for Its fleet. The question was
put to one Of the opcers. and he said
that the company did not desire to part
with its faet unless It was an nbso.
lutte necessity. but II there was war the
company would do all it could to help
the government. The government
wants to know what the company val
ues it's whole feet at. In case of war
the various vessels, barges and tugs
owned by the company would be Of
Immense service. There are &C YES
sells Of various sizas In the fleet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15

Boston. March 15.--John Reed, alias
Groenalge. alias Spencer, the bunco
worker. was again on trial In East
Cambridge yesterday. Last week Reed
was convicted Of swindlIng Selma D.
Hardy. Framlngham farmer, out of
l,2OO. and was sentenced to serve not
less than four nor more than five years
In state prison. Yesterday Reed was
convicted OF swindling Charles Sweet
ser. Chelmsford farmer. 10 years Of
age. out of $4,000. No witnesses for the
defense were heard. Reed was sem
fenced to serve term not less than
four nor more than five years. to follow
the term previously fixed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
AN ATLANTA SENSATION
Lively Fight in the Dining Room Of
a Fashionable Hotel.
JUDGE PUMMELED THE EDITOR.

The Latter Drew a Revolver, But 1t
Was Talron Away From II lin ana His
Face Hammered with the Weapon.
f. Tho Judge Under Arrest.
Atlanta, March 15.--The dining room
of tho kimball hotel Nps the scene last
night of q sensationai encounter be-
tween Judge John Berry, of the city
court of Atlanta and Orth Stein, a
well known newspaper man and at
present editor of The Looking Glass,
weekly publication. The dining room
was well filed and the affair created
The greatest excitement. Many ladies'
and gentlemen, on seeing the blood
besmeared face Of one of the COM
batants and a pistol flashing in the
hands Of the other, became panic
stricken. Both Judge Berry and Mr..
Stein board at the Kimball, and were
at dinner at the same hour. According
to Stein, Judge Berry walked up to
MIN. and without word struck him
across the forehead with a bottle of
catSup. cutting an ugly cash and
knocking Steig gut ST bis chair to the
floor. Berry thea. Stein says kicked
him several times in the face, MAILING
bad wounds. Stein drew his revolver,
but in getting it out of his pocket he
loosened the breeCh. Berry then seized
the revolver and pummcied Stein with
1t until he was nearly unconscious and
his face covered with blood. The
walters and some of the guests, who
had by this time mustered mp courage
enough to approach the two men,
separated them and removed them
from the dining room.
Judge Berry's side of the affair dlf-
fers somewhat from the statement
made by Stein. The judge says he
walked up TO Stein and spoke to him.
saying: How do you do?" Stein did
not reply. and Berry then struck him
The revolver, Judge Berry says, was
drawn intact from STEMS pocket, and
in order TO prevent him from using it
he (Berry) unbreeched it. Berry was
arrested.
The direct cause of the attack was
an article In the last issue of STEMS
paper but the real trouble dates back
some months. and has bearing on the
support given Mr.. STEMS paper.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
nuch Business Last Night of an Interest.
ing Charac .er.

President Baird at the regular meeting
OF the Board of Education last night re.
ported that the United States Senate had
Passed tho resolution granting tho old
Federal building 10 the board. A resolu.
tion offered and adopted requested Con-
gresham Handy to u1e his influence in
getting tho resolution through the House
at the earliest possible day. The old
building is TO bo used as a school The
Legislative committee also reported hav-
ing had conference with the members Of
the Legislature relative to the new school
bill, but Mr.. Baird regretted that he had
to report that the points advocated by the
committee for the good of The schools Of
the entire stnte had not been followed in
the drafting of the bill.
The treasurer presented the following
report:
Balance new buildings, $17, ,4S3. 90; bal.
ance current expenses S1S 1904; appro-
priation from Council, Sll,7lo s5; interest,
$5G.76; total, Si7, ,4lS 50.
EXPENSES.
Paid teachers, ll,260.67; Officers and
janitors, 81, ,00I tS; Miscellaneous bills, $04.-
!@; Manuel training, S9S23; Books and
stationery, s2.33l92; Repairs, sslSs5;
Fuel, sMa3; Supplies, 5.O4; Free library,
$685. 49i Total Sl6. 22O. IS.
BALANCES.
To new building fund, s17,4S? 90; To
current expenses, $l3,7la7S; Total $751;
1906 n.
The new Building Committee was in
struoted to secure options on several lots
with the view of purchasing one OH which
u new building Is to be erected. The board
decided to grant the German Lutheran
Church a deed confirming one given
twenty yoars ago for the property at Sixth
and French streets, the o,iyinal decd for
which was lost. --r-'.",
10 Superintendent Harlan was referred
a letter from The Government Printing
Company, 10 flying the board that Sena--
tor hepnoy had placed it on the list OF iu.
slitutions to receive public publications.
The now Building Committee was sm-
powered lG buy fcur steel mats for No. Z
scnooI. There wa; soma discu ssion Ovet
the subject. TO the same committee was
referred he matter of obtaining estimates
loran iron fence to be erected abo ut No.
~ school
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-15
Departure OF the HiIdeyarIc

Tho beautiful schooner yacht Hildegarde
ownod by George w. Weld, of Boston, LEI
tba wharvcs OF tho Harlan and Hol!ings
worth Company this morning, iu tow q
tho tug Laura 3.
George w. Weld. of Boston, owner o
tbs llildegars", arrived in this city shortly
alter o'clock yesterday morning and he
was received tremendously by the crew
Of his yacht. Preparations had been
made for his arrival, and the glittsring
brass cannon was wheeled into position
aud delayed. Tho vessels flags were alsc
placed on tho haIyards.
AS Mr.. Weld arrived Mt tho wharf all
tho flags and pennants aboard tho yacht
were run to the mast head and at tho
same timc the cannon gave forth loud
peal Of welcome. Mr. Weld went aboard
and spent the greater Fart Of the day in
specting tho ditfocont changes made to ths
vessel.
Tho Flildegardc, which was greatly al
tered at the Harlan and Hollingsworth h
Companys wharves, will 60 directly 10
Newport News, where her hull will ba
painted. She is in command OF Captain
Colbroth, and later will 90 On n cruise to
Bermuda.
The Hildcsarde Is well stocked for hor
cruise. the provisions being supplied by
John D. Thompson.