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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
TRAVELLING MAN DIES,
Charles z. 1iiIer Expires in a
Room at the Harper
House.
CAUSE SOMEWHAT MYSTERIOUS

A Postmortem Ordered, the Belief Beins
That He Had Been Poisoned Becomes
Unconscious Before Medical Aid Can
Rea ch Him-The Coroner Holds IN In
quest.
Charles Z. Biller, a jewelry sales.
man. travelling out of Chicago, died
at the Harper house at $3.50 last even.
ing under somewhat mysterious cir.
cumstances. Biller. whose parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. Biller. reside in Davenport,
had been here since Friday. Mon
day he left the hotel and was
seen during the day in CON-
pany with friends. among them Eddie
FOy, the comedian He did not return
until 6 O'Clock yesterday morning.
He acted as though he had been drink.
ing. but did not appear to be i'll. He
Immediately retired to his room,
leaving call with Clerk W. A. Cru.
baugh for 2 p. m, stating that he in
tended leaving for Galesburg a hall
hour later.
No response came from Biller' s
room when he was called at the ap.
pointed hour. Steward T. f. Vietch
climbed into the room from an out
side window and found Biller i'm con.
vulsions. Drs. c. G.. Carter and &. l..
Eyster were called in aud worked over
the unfortunate man, but with no en-
couraging result, as he was beyond
all human aid when they reached his
bedside. and he passed away at the
time stated above.
Coroner l.. v. Eckhart was sum-
moned to hold an inquest. He i'm
panelled a jury composed of DIR. j. F.
Myers. foreman; John Rinck. j. j.
Murphy, S. M. Arndt. Frank Westbav,
and j. w. Washington. The inquest
was adjourned to O'Clock this even
ing at the coroner's Office at the
county building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Dress Skirts.

Swell Wool Dress Skirts In navy
and white plaits, fine French silk
and wool fancy suitings and many
odd skirts. one Of kind 60 40
~. IS, - values. choice III w.
Black silk brocade Skirts. excep-
tionally well made. beautiful de-
signs OF rich black brocade, value
s.. while they 60 or
last 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25

Superiority In Summer C0rsefs.
Complete lines OF the most reliable makes OF
summer Corsets win be ready for this weeks
buyers. Real worth and exceptional -
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Extra Special Price Attractions
Hack Satin shirt Waists. n row eg m
tucked front, value &c as each. SSsVO
10 dozen sssortedstylesin fancy check stripes.
plain black and changeable colored taffeta
SIX waists values are A.G To ss.75 q %
choice Of all. each. Srs60
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
When Weak, Weary and Was ted

S. j. APPLE. Sears, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
MCCABE'S

In black and fancy colors at one-thini l
real value, while they last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25

alterations of fine convention. HI
said under the leadership of W. J.
Bryan in 1900 the democratic party
would win victory which the com
mon people had long sought and
needed.
For secretaries Harvey William.
and l.. d. Nudge were selected.
On motion of NJ. j. McEniry. a
committee of seven on credentials was
appointed by the chair as follows: f.
j. Burns. H. ID. Elwell, K. c. j.
Meyer. T. Roseborough. G. Blazer.
William Kistler and Charles Fink.
The committee found the following
entitled to seats in the conventions:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
FIRE DEPARTMENT PARADE.
The Probable Line of March Has
Been Announced.

The announcement of the line of
march is always anticipated with much
interest in connection with the annual
parade and inspection of the fire de-
partment This year the question of
route has been referred by the board
of fire engineers to Chief Hickey and
Messrs. Thomas and Wenzel. respec-
lively chairmen of the fire department
committees of select and common
council.
While this committee has made no
official announcement, the line Of
march will probably be as follows:
Form on Mulberry street with right
resting on Washington avenue, down
Mulberry to Wyoming, to Linden, to
Penn, to Mulberry, to Franklin, to
Spruce, to Penn, to Lackawanna. to
Eighth, countermarch to Adams, thence
to Olive, to Washington, in review at
the city hall, to Spruce, to Franklin, to
Lackawanna and dismiss.
One of the important changes which
will be noticed in equipment this year
will be the three -horse-hitch of the
Hook and Ladder truck. This is an
other step which the department has
made toward perfection under the re-
gime of Chief Hickey. More companies
will be seen in new and modern styled
uniforms than ever before. 1t is ex-
pected that about ten bands and five
visiting companies will be in line
Badges for distribution among the
members of the department are now at
the office Of Chief Hickey awaiting
distribution,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
MOST UNUSUAL SUIT.
Father Seeks Damages from Hotel
keeper for Death of His Son
Who It Is Claimed Died
from Alcoholism.

An interesting suit, the first of it's
kind ever tried in Lackawanna county,
is being heard in the arbitrators' room
by board consisting of Attorneys
Thomas p. Duffy, b. F. Tinkham and
J. c. Manning.
1t is an action under the law making
liquor dealers responsible for any dam
ages that may result from their viola
tion of the law.
The plaintiff is George +. Smith. of
Falls, Wyoming county, and the defen-
dant William Cusick, proprietor of a
hotel on West Market street. in the
Third ward. 1t is alleged that the
plaintiffs sixteen-year-old son, Herbert
Smith, was given drink at Cusicks ho-
tel when he was already intoxicated
and that he died from the effects of it,
Damages in the sum of $4,000 are ask
ed.
On December o. 1897, the Smith boy
drove to Scranton for a load of coal.
He became intoxicated in town and
on the way home, it is alleged, went
into Cusick's and was served with a
glass of beer He staggered out Of the
hotel, is it charged, and as he was
about to unhitch his team dropped to
the ground unconscious. He was as
sisted home by other teamsters who
happened along and died four hours
later
Two of these teamsters swore that
young Smith was drunk when he went
into Cusick's and that he drank a glass
of beer there. Dr. j. w. Dennison, of
Tunkhannock, coroner of Wyoming
county, and DR.. w. M. Kress, of Falls,
testified that to the best of their
knowledge alcoholism was the cause
of the death. The coroner's jury sim
ply said 1T was heart failure. The
cross-eXamination disclosed that no au-
topsy was held.
The defense will be a denial of the
allegation that young Smith secured
drink at Cusick's. The bartender will
testify that Smith came In with some
others and that when it was seen that
he was intoxicated he was refused
drink. 1t will also be argued that il
is not established that death was due
| to alcoholism.
Vosburg and Dawson represent the
| plaintiff and O'Brien and Kelly the de.
| fense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
GEORGE II. PIERCE, P. s. c.
GRAND RECORDER oP pENNA.

The rest of the night was occupied
in comforting the remaining ten de-
greeS, the conclusion of the ceremony
not being reached until about o'clock
this morning.
The officers in charge of the Malta
and Black, the first two degrees, were
Past Commanders o. S. Ridgway and
w. 8. Bartlett.
George H. Pierce, of ,Philade,phia
grand recorder of the order, conducted
the final ten degrees which made the
candidates Red Cross Knights. He was
assisted by: Sir Knight commander,
q. b. Uthman; generalissmo. c. o.
Swartz; captain general. Samuel Cos
lett prelate, f. II. Young; recorder, T..
F. Bone; assistant recorder, p. H. Roll;
senior warden, F. c. Bartz; junior war
den. Frank b. Reese: sword bearer,
John Gill; standard bearer, Theo.
Pinkney; warder, Thomas Stewart;
sentinel, Fred. Ladwig; first guard F..
f. Emerson; second guard, f. II. Hard
ing.
In addition to the novice work, higher
degrees were conferred on a number of
members.
The increase of the seventy-seven
hoNiNCc idSl lib III the
ship of Anthracite commandery num-
ber 4O7. one of the largest fraternal or
ganizations in this part of the state.
The commandery is less than two years
old and the order less than three years
old in Lackawanna county. The eight
communicates in the county have a
membership of seventeen hundred.
On Oct. IS, 10 and 20 the annual con-
vocation of the Supreme commandery
will be held at Washington, ID. c,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
BICYCLE RACES.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 13.-The at
tendance at the national bicycle race
meet in Elm City park was 5000. The
time in the professional events was
slow, and Bald's non-appearance caus-
ed disappointment.
In the half-mile amateur handican,
which was made in one minute fiat, a
new worlds competition record was
established. The one mile national
championship was run off in four trial
heats, in which Tom Cooper, has been
freemen, Arthur Gardiner and Major
Taylor finished first respectively.
In the final Taylor took the pace
from the start and held it to the finish
and won out.
The two-mile handicap professional
was run off in two heats, with Gardner
end Major Taylor as scratch men.
Seven men qualified in each heat, and
Gardiner failed to get a place in the
first heat, as he dropped out at the
three-uuarters post. The heat was run
in the slow time Of AL 4-5. The second
heat was made in AS %, and the
scratch time 4,21 3-5. 1t was thought
Major Taylor would also fail to get
place as he was apparently pock-
cNSu Dut w u puellOIlellul squirt when
about 100 yards from the tape man
aged to get out of the bunch and came
in sixth. In the final there was con-
siderable loafing which was remedied,
however, on the stretch, when there
was magnificent squirt. i'm which Ma
jor Taylor again displayed his speed
and crossed the tape less than a
wheels length ahead of the leader.
Summaries.
One mile rational championship, profess
slona'-Won by Major Taylor; Arthur
Gardiner, second; d. L. Terrell San
Francisco, third. Time, 2lS 2-5.
Two-mile handicap, proft ssional-Won
by II. b. Freeman go yards), Portland.
Ore; Masoi Taylor (scratch) second
Frank Butler, Cambridge $50 yards third.
Time, 5 minutes.
One mile open, amateur-Wpn by Il. r..
Ludwig, Chicopee, Mass; +. w. wahren-
berger, New York, second; Leurge IA. Col
lett, New Haven, third. Time, EOS is.
Half-mile he HdicaD, amateur-Won oy
T. ]. o. Cartwright. Northampton, Mass.
C55 yards); Il. C. Hsusman (scratch), Sec
Ond; w. +. Wehrenberger New York tiO
yards), third, Time, one minute.
One mile tandem handicap, amateur
Won by George ii. Collett and Haus-
man, New Haven Cycle club (scratch)
II. P Townsend and b. II. Goodwin Bris-
tol (75 YARDS, second. Time. LOS 3-5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
OBITUARY..

Isaac Long, one of the best known
business men of Wilkes-B Barre, died
suddenly yesterday morning at his
home, 121 South Franklin street. Mr..
Long was born in Pretzfeld, Bavaria,
Germany, on February 22 1888, being
a son of Louis and Sarah Long. When
he was twelve or thirteen years old he
came to America with his parents and
settled in Wilkes Barre, where he pro-
cured his education. In 1857 he moved
to Philadelphia, where he engaged in
the dry goods business and subsequent
ly in the manufacture of umbrellas.
Returning to Wilkes Barre in 1874 he
purchased the old established dry
goods and carpet store of James SUIT
ton and has since been actively iden-
titled with the business growth of that
city. In 1863 Mr.. Long married Miss
Dora Rosenbaum, of Philadelphia. He
is survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters: Ella, wife of Charles Gimbel, Of
the widely-known firm of Gimbel Bros,
Philadelphia, and Sarah, wife of Harry
+. Stern, printer and photographer Of
Philadelphia. Deceased Is also sur
viyed by three sisters: Mrs. Isaac
Langfeld and Mrs. Julius Wertheimer,
both of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Selig-
man Burgunder, of Wilkes Barre. The
late Jonas Long was the only brother
of deceased. The funeral will take
place on Thursday
w. p. Harris, an aged resident OF
West Scranton, died at l.3O p. m. yes
terday at his residence, 2l9 North Gar
field avenue. Deceased was 62 years
of age and was born in North Wales.
He came to this country early in life
and has resided here ever since. He
was much respected by all who knew
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
THE JuDoE-sMITH BOUT.
Manager skelly Continues Arrange
ments for the Coming Contest.

During yesterday arrangements were
continued for the glove contest to be
decided in this city between "Myster-
ious Billy" Smith and Jim. Judge on
Monday night, September 26. Mana
ger Jack Skelly and other officials OF
the American Sporting club were kept
busy securing pledges to purchase
tickets and the result was so encour-
aging that there Is hardly a doubt
that the bout will take place as an
nounced.
In view of the guaranteed purse
Smith is just as willing that the con-
test be decided here as elsewhere. He
feels secure in his title of worlds
champion welterweight and he believes
the match is nothing less than an op-
portunity for him to pick UP at least
$1,000 in one night He will however. be
carefully prepared for the effort as he
has much to lose and only $4,000 to
gain while Judge has a chance to win
with one blow a worlds championship,
compared with which all money at
stake is trivial.
In anticipation that the match may
be closed for certainty, Judge has
been training faithfully for a week. He
runs or rides bicycle six miles OIL
more each morning and boxes and
| works with the various apparatus in
Frank Eckeps gymnasium in the after
noon,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

An all-night session was held last
night by Anthracite commandery, No.
211, Ancient and Illustrious order
knights of Malta, in order to give
twelve degrees to a class of seventy
seven novices. The meeting was held
in the new and handsomely equipped
lodge rooms of the commandery in
the Guernsey building on Washington
avenue.
The work necessary to confer the
first two degrees was not finished until
LIS o'clock this morning when the
assemblage had recess OF an hour
and supper at Mitchell's dining rooms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

of Attorney w. ]. Douglas, 21l Wyoming
avenue, after an adjournment of two
months. The members present we're W.
J. Douglas. r. A. Weeks, A. Kaufman,
II. Wilbur, ID. l. Wilson, +. G. Baker, ph.
Haendiges, +. w. Dodge, l.. W. Barnes,
G. w. Zimmerman @. J. Alexander and
w. Lewis. After adopting the revised
constitution and bylaws and transacting
some minor business several new names
were proposed for members hip and a gen
eral discussion ensued on current topics.
The meeting then adjourned until Sep
tember q, when the Forum will have its
opening debate. Subject Resolved.
That the Anglo American Alliance Would
BE Advantageous to the United States"
Messrs. Weeks and Baker on the afiirma-
tive, Messrs. Wilbur and Zimmerman on
the negative. Mr.. d. l.. Wilson Will de-
liver an address.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
TO RE-DIsTRICT OLD FORGE.
Second District Wants to Annex
Some of Territory of the First.

A petition was presented in court
yesterday for the enlargement of the
Second district of Old Forge Township.
The petitioners want to take in the
villages of Sibley, Austin Heights and
district.
The Second district has only forty
votes while the First district has over
six hundred. 1t will be a benefit to
the First district to relieve it of some
of its voters, it is claimed, because the
election board cannot handle the vot-
ers, 1t being no unusual thing for one
hundred and fifty men to be turned
away from the poles on the evening of
election day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
lao Wy oning.

yesterday in the efforts to land Scran-
ton in the Atlantic league of base ball
clubs. Sandy Griffin left here at noon
for his home in Fayetteville, n. Y,
and Dan Shannon did not, during the
day, come here from Wilkes Barre.
According to the newspaper dis
patches it was voted at a meeting of
the league in Philadelphia Monday
that a berth in the league be given
Scranton. No league officials had.
however, formally communicated the
news to local base ball men UP to a
late hour last night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
THEY APPLAUD THE WORK.
Christian Commission Has Been OF
Great Service

The Bulletin of the Army and Navy
Commission of the International COM
mittee of the Young Mems Christian
association contains the following let
ters with reference to the work that
has been done in the army and navy:
Executive Mansion, Aug. &c, 1898.
John j. McCoCk, ESQ, Chairman.
My Dear Sir: i have noted with much
pleasure the admirable work the army
and navy Christian commission, organ
ized by the international committee Of
Young Mems Christian associations, has
been accomplishing for the welfare Of
our soldiers ard sailors.
Hoping that the good work may be con-
tinued, am faithfully yours
(Signed William Mckinley.
The Rev. c. T. Brady, archdeacon of
the Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania,
and chaplain of the First Pennsylvania
regiment, speaks as follows:
1 don't see how an army can do without
these Young Mems Christian association
tents. want to commend the army WORK
of the commission to all Episcopalians. l
haven't time nor the facilities to do the
immensely helpful work that the Young
Mems Christian association Is doing. Too
much praise cannot be given them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
DIED.

HARRIS.-In West Scranton. Sept. 13,
1885, w. p. Harris, 62 years of aGe.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 80
o'clock from the residence, 2l9 North
Garfield avenue. Interment at the
Washburn street cemetery.
MASTERS.-At the Pyne. September, 13.
1898, Blanche, the infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Masters. Funeral
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment at Forest Home cemetery, Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
ALL-NIGHT SESSION
CLASS OF sEvENTY-sEvEN NOV.
ICES WERE INITIATED.

of Anthracite Command
cry Was Materially Increased.
Ceremonies Concluded at Daylight
This Morning - Grand Recorder
Pierce, of Philadelphia, Conducted
a Part of the Work-He Was As
sisted by Local Officers of the Or
der--Eight Communicates in the
County Have a Membership or
Seventeen Hundred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
ONLY ROUTINE BUSINESS
Transacted at Meeting of the Direc-
tors of the Y. M. G. A.

A regular meeting of the board of
directors of the Young Mems Chris
tian association was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the association rooms. Only
routine business was transacted.
The statement that the directors
would consider matters in relation to
the proposed new building was incor-
rect as only the usual minor and unim-
portant details of the associations af-
fairs We're acted upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
BELLE ARCHER's DIVORCE.
She Is an Actress Who Is Well
Known in Scranton.

Belle Archer, the actress, well known
in this city, where she has friends and
has visited frequently, has begun pro-
ceedings for divorce from Herbert A.
Archer, a nonresident of New Jersey.
Miss Archer, as she is known on the
stage, or. correctly, Arabella A. Archer,
played here last season in "A Con-
tented Woman
The divorce proceedings have been
brought in Bayonne, N. ]. Desertion
and non-support are the grounds on
which separation is asked. Mr.. Archer
is in the British consular service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
Pennsylvania's Sick Soldiers.

Harrisburg, Sept 13.-Governor Hast
ing has directed Private Secretary Beit-
Ter to procure complete lists of Pennsyl-
vania sick soldiers returned from Forto
Rico who are in the hospitals at Fort
ress Monroe. Washington barracks, New
York and Philadelphia. Several missing
soldiers have been found in these ho3pi-
tails and members of the governors staff
are assisting in making up the list.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

DIR. WARE WON.-Dr II. B. Ware
won the bicycle at the drawing at Moses
cigar store yesterday. The doctor passed
a box of cigars around to cheer up those
that were not as lucky as he.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

VIEWERS WANTED.-Courtw was yes
terday petitioned by City Solicitor NJ. A.
Mckinley to appoint viewers for the new
sewer district in the Seventeeth ward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

PRAYER MEETING.--Rev. James Nc
Leod, d. D.. will conduct the weekly
prayer meeting this evening in the First
Presbyterian chui ch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
NEW SILKS AND DRESS GOODS

Great variety of Medium and High Class Goods
Latest Styles Lowest Prices in the following Ben
galines, Popns Coverts Tailor Serges, French Broad
cloths, Chevots Chudah Cloths, ETC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

him. He is survived by his wife and
three daughters, Mrs. David II. Davis,
Mrs. Thomas Watkins and Mrs. Sarah
Harris, and three sons, William. Phillip
and David. The funeral will be held
from the residence tomorrow afternoon
at three o'clock. Interment will be made
in the Washburn street cemetery.
Michael McCaffrey, a native of Arch
bald. died yesterday at st. Louis, where
he had resided for fifteen years He
was well known here, where he had
relatives, p. J. McCaffrey, brother, of
307 Jefferson avenue. and Miss Johanna
r. Mccartney, teacher at No. II
school. They left yesterday afternoon
for st. Louis, where the funeral and
interment will occur. The deceased
served five years in the United States
army, engaging in several Indian cam
paigns, including that following Gus
ter's death.
Blanche, the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Masters, died yester-
day morning at the residence at the
Pyne, after a short illness from con-
vulsions. The funeral will be held from
the residence tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. Interment will be made at the
Forest Home cemetery at Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14

TO LAY WALKS.-An arrangement has
been made through the efforts of Street
Commissioner O'Boyle whereby the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western COM
pany will lay stone sidewalks and paved
cutters in front of its properties on Lu-
zerne street from the railroad tracks to
Twenty-secOnd street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
SCHOOL BOARD BEGINS SUIT.
Proceedings Instituted to Recover a
Share of Police Fines.

AS directed by the board of control,
Attorney David ]. Reedy, it's solicitor,
yesterday began a suit in assumpsit
against the city of Scranton to recov-
er the share of police fines which. it
is alleged, the law directs shall
go to the school district.
The estimated amount due is $1,000,
covering the fines collected for six
years, the period limited by the statute.
Wyoming County Fair, Tunkhannock
September 18th to 18th. Reduced rates
via the Lehigh Valley. See ticket
agent for full particulars. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
NO NEW BASE BALL NEWS.

Action of Atlantic League Was Not
Reported Here.
There We're no new developments
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
Silks.

Double Warp Changeable Glasse Taffea (this is the
best wearing Taea made) Black Warp Lustrous Taffeta
in Checks Stripes and Plaids interviewer with bars aud
stripes of Silver Satin, Heavy Black Satin Bocade Ouch
esse, etc,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-14
Black Goods.

Brilliant Mohair. Figured Glasse, Bayadere Freze
Crepon, Armures Camels Hair Cheviots, Poplns Eta
mines, Velours, Wide Wales Drap de Eas, Henrettas
Serges, ETC.