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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
FUNERAL OF JOHN L. DAVIS.

Notwithstanding the stormy weather
yesterday afternoon, many persons as
scmbled at the Bellevue Welsh CAL
whistle Methodist church to pay their
last respects to the late John l.. Davis,
whose death occurred from burns re-
ceived in a gas explosion in the Dodge
mine last Thursday.
The services were opened with the
singing Of Welsh hymn by the con-
gregation. after which Rev. Hugh
Davis. of the South Main Avenue CAL
whistle Methodist church, read pass
age from the Scriptures and Rev.
Thomas De Gruchy. of the Jackson
Street Baptist church, offered prayer.
Prof. W. w. Jones and Miss Margaret
Jones sang "'Tis My Home" and Rev.
Davis preached the funeral sermon. He
referred to the teachings of the Bible
wherein it says that Jesus will he a
comforter to the widow and a father to
the fatherless children, and also drew
forth some lessons along the lines OF
the uncertainties of life, adding that
I'VE know not the day nor the hour
when the Son of Man cometh." A duet
was sung by Mr.. Jones and Miss Jones.
Rev. De Gruchy also spoke, and re-
his home life. and was ever true to his
family. He was genial, loving and ever
pleasant. The manv friends who en-
joyed his singing will miss him, and
he will be missed among his fellow
Workmen with whom he labored 50
long. The services We're closed with a
hymn by the congregation.
The floral offerings consisted of a
pillow and many casket bouquets, and
were carried by Henry Davis and David
Edwards. The pall-bearers We're Ion
Jones, Thomas James, Henry Evans,
John Jones, John S. Davis and William
Griifiths. Interment was made in the
Washburn street cemetery.
large delegation from the Dodge
Mine Accidental fund braved the ele-
ments and attended the services, and
members of SloCum lodge of Odd Eel
lows and Court Pride of Lackawanna,
Order of Forresters, also attended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
LIGHT VOTE ON SENATOR.
Only Handful of Members at Har.
risburg.

Harrisburg, Feb. 13.-The house
went into session shortly before IL
o'clock with a mere handful of men,
berS present. Mr.. Voorhees,, of Phila-
delphia, presided in the absence Of
Speaker Farr, who IS paired for the
day with Mr.. Cutshall, of Crawford.
Messrs. Greasy, of Cumberland, and
Bricker. of Beaver, constituted a COM
mittee to escort the senate to the house
to ballot for senator. The list of pairs
for the day showed 176 members alb
sent and paired. The work of the
joint assembly was disposed of in short
order. The calling of the roll and the
verification of the ballot was dispensed
with. Only Is votes were cast for sem
ator. Senator Quay received II, George
A. jerks and John Dalzell, L.
After announcing the result the joint
assembly adjourned.
Those voting for Quay were Senators
Cumming. McCarrell, Meredith; Rep
resentatives Adams, Ebenezer; Brick
er, Hoskins, McAnlis, Meals, Seide,
Thompson, II. j.; Tiffany, Voorhees,.
Total, Il.
For Jenks-Representat Deyar-
mon, Hasson, Maloney, Palm and
Stranahan. Total, 5.
For Dalzell-ReTesenta McEl-
hany.
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HOStetterS
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n goodly number. Tonight the meeting
will he held in Morgan's hall, over Mus
graves drug store, at 7.3O O'Clock. a
hearty invitation is extended to all.
st. Cecilia's Ladies' Total Abstinence
and benevolent society will conduct a
euchre party in st. Leo's hall this even-
ing.
Columbia Chemical and Hose COM
pany held a regular business meeting
last evening at their quarters and
transacted business pertaining TO the
company.
The storm of yesterday prevented the
running Of street cars and generally in
terfered with business. The majority
of the stores were closed carly. and the
drug stores were closed shortly after
10 o'clock. The streets were deserted.
The ball which was to have been held
I'm Mears' hall last night by st. Leo's
Pioneer corps has been postponed until
after Lent.
The majority of the public schools on
this side were closed yesterday, owing
to the storm. The usual exercises were
conducted at No. is, on SHETLAND street,
but not very many pupils attended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
SHOT HIS WIFE.
Terrible Deed of an Insane Patient A
Large.

Providence. r. l., Feb. l3.--Amos
Palmer, "A wealthy young man, shot
and killed his wife at their home in
Edgewood, near this city, late last
night and is now in prison.
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer en-
tertained a few friends to celebrate the
eighth anniversary of their wedding.
The guests departed about II o'clock
p. IN. Half an hour later the servants
heard sounds in Mr.. Palmer's room and
soon afterward Mr. Palmer called a
maid saying. "Come down, l guess l
have killed her"
The girl went down stairs and saw
her mistress lying on the floor. The
maid called the coachman and when
he arrived Mr.. Palmer still held the
revolver and was apparently about 10
commit suicide. The coachman seized
his master and disarmed him.
After the struggle Palmer seemed
calmer and said he must call doctor.
He did So by telephone. The doctor
notified the medical examiner who
reached the house soon afterward. He
found five bullet wounds, four of which
We're in the left breast He notified the
police who came to the house at once
and Palmer was arrested. He eX-
planned to the officers that he htd been
suffering from grip.
Palmer was arraigned in the
KnightsVille court this morning
charged with murder. He pleaded not
guilty and was held without bail for
the March grand jury.
1t is said that Palmer was confined
at one time in the Butler hospital for
the insane. Mrs. Palmer formerly was
a resident of Stoughton, Mass, where
che was telegraph operator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14

Silver Plume, Colo, Feb. 13.--Many
people living in cabins on the mountain
sides are moving today in order TO
avoid possible death in the snow-s slides
such as that which swept down the
canon yesterday. So far eight bodies
have been recovered. Three men who
We're caught in the slide were taken
out only slightly bruised and they will
recover. 1t is known that thirteen per-
sons were in the slide and two are
dnissing. Possibly dozen more were
caught by the slide. The men who
We're saved say that it was by a mir
acle, for they were unable to get out
of the way of the moving mass of
snow. The known dead are:
DOMINIC DESTEFENO, his wife, his
son and daughter.
JOSEPH. JOHN AND PETER TON
DEM.
JEROME GUlANZI.
JOHN BIETTO.
The injured are:
Tony Negretto, arm broken
Joseph Conceno. head cut
Tony Malino, leg broken.
The bodies Of Destefeno and Of Jo-
seph Tendeni have not been recovered
SIZE OF THE DRIFT.
Where the slide finally stopped the
drift is 300 feet across and from 50 to
20 feet in depth. 1t is fully 1,500 feet
in length. The drift is filled with tim
bers and boulders and the rescue party
found it almost impossible at times to
dig into the hard mass. At Destefeno's
cabin no trace of the man could be
found. The roof of the cabin was TAX
en- off and the sides were crushed in,
On the floor sat the body Of the wife.
On one side was the boy as if kneel
ing in prayer while directly in front
of the mother was the little girl of .
years in the same supplicating attitude.
The mother was leaning over the little
girl as If giving her protection. All
three were dead. The snow was pack
ed tightly around them.
The ore houses of Pelican and Carry
City mines were swept away and il
is estimated that $4,000 worth of ore
was carried into the basin between
the mountains and lost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14

At Matters hall, on Alder street, the
eighteenth annual masquerade ball ot
the Scranton Saengerrunde was held
last night. The intensely inclement
weather seemingly did not have the
least effect in preventing any of the
numerous friends of the society from
attending the anXiously awaited event.
The hall was crowded, and the affair
was the most successful Of any similar
one ever conducted under the auspices
of the Saengerrundc.
The costumes of the merry dancers
were Of a fine order. the summer girls
being most in evidence. keystone or
Chestra played the dance music. The
unmasking took place at midnight, after
which general dancing was allowed.
Professor Gustave Schmidt and John
Mais were masters Of ceremonies.
Berthold Schott and Richard Zulager
comprised the floor committee. and the
committee Of ARRANGEMENTS was: John
Mais. Charles SCheuch, +. w. Kirch-
hOff. Theodore Lewert, Fred. Miller, jr.,
Louis G. Getz. John c. Stoeber. George
Femme. w. L. German and William
BaumgaTtncr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14

on duty at the Yves. Scranton fire Sat-
urday morning.
William Burns, of Pittston avenue.
is at New York city.
Sessions at the eight public schools
of this side were suspended yesterday
morning shortly after the opening hour.
In the four schools where the savings
bank system is in vogue, the regular
weekly deposits were not received. 1t
is not likely that deposits will be made
this week
The annual ball of Company A, Pat
riotic Guards, will be held at Natter 5
hall tonight.
The Electric Social and Athletic club
will celebrate the sixth anniversary of
the club with dance at Germania hall
Friday night next. The committee of
management have completed all ar
rangcments for the event.
Mailcarrier Gus Maghran is recov-
ering from a severe illness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
NIRS OE NENNS

The concert and dance of the Junger
Maennerchor to be held at Germania
hall tonight. promises to he one of the
leading social affairs of the year. The
programme, as printed in this column
yesterday, Will be carried out in de-
tail.
The Club of Fifteen will meet to-
night at the regular place. and accom-
panied by their wives and invited
guests. will enjoy the dance and enter
tainment of The Junger Maennerchor
Members of the club who have not
received their tickets for the event will
be given them at the meeting.
Fred Boyer. of Cedar avenue. and
Permanent man Henry Hem. of the
Neptune Engine company. are suffer-
ing from frozen feet, sustained while
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
ITALIANS DANCE.
Society G. Mazzini Annual Ball in
Music Hall.

Despite the severity of the weather
and the lack of public conveyance, the
fourteenth annual bail of the italian
Society G.. Mazzini, which was held
last night in Music hall. was we'll at
tended. The committee in charge ex-
pected many more from up and down
the valley, but abandoned the hope
when it was found that train and
street car service was cut off.
The hall was artistically decorated
and the gathering was representative.
Lawrence's orchestra furnished the
music for the dancers, which numbered
twenty-four with a thirty-minute in
termission at midnight. The commit
tees Of the affair We're: General COM
mittee, c. Morosini, president; A. Toti,
e. Paffi, vice presidents; C. Rossi, T..
Faunucci, treasurer; B. Lupini, secre-
tary; floor committee, Victor Sartor.
Nicola SanguilianO, Luigi Balduzzi;
door tenders, J.. Balduzzi, ]. COlbas-
sani, G. Volpi, F. Scardamaglia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14

The anxiously awaited letter from
Colonel IL. A. Coursen was received
yesterday by Secretary Charles j..
Daniels, OF the general committee of
the Soldiers Relief association, having
in charge the demonstration that is to
mark the me-coning of the Thir-
teenth.
Unfortunately, Colonel Coursen can
not as yet give any definite advice as
to how the soldiers will return. He
expects, however, to be able in the
course of a couple of weeks to give the
committee full particulars. The letter
reads as follows:
COLONEL COURSEN'S LETTER.
Camp Mackenzie, Augusta, Ga, Feb. .,
1899
MIR. c. e. Daniels, Secretary General
Committee.
Dear Sir: Your letter of Feb. z re-
ceived this noon. All you suggest as to
the deslrability of getting the regiment
home in body and securing special
train for that purpose has been fully dis
cuSsed hero. Considering, first, that 80
per cent. of the command will return to-
gether which / believe is true, the dis
tance Is too great for the men to travel
as they would to New York or Philadel-
phia sixty in coach.
The men want and should have full
seat SO that two men can lie down in
two seats thrown together.
There will be q number of Pullman
SleeperS ordered, that only carry twenty
four passengers. You can easily SEQ one
train cannot carry the regiment We
came here from Camp Meade, Pa, in
three sections You can readily under
stand the men will not travel with less
comforts than the government gives
them, with from $40 to 500 in their pock-
cts.
MAY COME BY WATER.
There is some discussion of going by
water to New York. Should that course
be taken, the Delaware, Dackawanna and
Western railroad can easily carry the
regiment in one train to Scranton. We
are now expecting rates from the rail-
road companies daily. Also from the
steamship companies to New York.
These received, the question will be fully
decided.
We shall have two baggage cars ana
one horse car. Fully twenty-five, and pos
sibly more, cars will be NEEDED to carry the
command. and will require at least two
trains. 1 hope to be able to advise the
committee definitely as to our arrange
mcnts within a week or ten days
Very truly yours,
Henry A. COursen,
Colonel 18th Regt, =. V. /.
The committee will take no active
steps until Colonel Coursen is again
heard from.
Major +. D. Fellows, who has been
in the city the past week on a leave
of absence, will start back for Camp
Mackenzie tomorrow night. He will
acquaint the boys of the regiment with
the committees purposes and will then
inform the committee of the sentiments
of the soldiers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
TWAS A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
Election Contest Examiners Did Not
Sit Yesterday.

The election contest examiners did
not meet yesterday the examiners de-
clining to sit as 1T was legal holiday.
Subpoenaes for today We're not serv-
ed, the contestant deciding that it
would be a great hardship to drag men
tains to the court house.
Ii is probable that a hearing will
be held Wednesday If the blizzard per
mits a resumption of business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
LINCOLN DINNER.
Holiday Observed in New York--Gen-
eral Miles Among the Speakers.

New York. FEB. 13.-The Republican
club of this city held its annual dinner
in honor of Abraham Lincoln at Del
monicO's tonight. About 375 guests and
members of the club We're present.
Among those present were Governor
Roosevelt, Horace White, Major Gen
eral Nelson a. Miles, Rear Admiral w.
S. Schley and Ex-Governor Levi p. Nor
ton.
The toastmaster was Senator"elect
Chauncey NJ. Depew.
The State OF New York. was re-
sponded to be Governor Roosevelt.
Following him came General Miles in
response 20 the toast "The Navy"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
COMMISSIONERS ARE UNEASY
Blizzard Will Make the Work of
Distributing Ballots Difficult.

The county commissioners gazed with
no little apprehension at the snow
which filled the air yesterday and hour
by hour made the mantei that covered
the earth thicker if not warmer.
One week from today is election day
and the ballots must be distributed to
all parts of the county before that time.
Most of them by Saturday if possible.
The heavy snow fall and wind of the
last few days will leave the country
roads impossible for more than n week
and it will be no small task for those
who distribute the ballots in out of the
way corners Of the county to force
their way through the snow drifts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
STOLE GOLF BREECHES.
schaffer Won't Cut Any Ice for Some
Time to Come.

John Shaffer a fairly respectable APP
pearng youth who claims to be an ice
cutter from Tobyhanna, was locked up
last night for stealing a pair of golf
breeches from II. ]. Collins clothing
store on Lackawanna avenue.
He was noticed sneaking out Of the
store with something secreted under
his coat Patrolman Palmer was no.
titled and after a brief search found
Shaffer in nearby saloon with the
breeChes in his possession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
RIrRGLARS ENTER HOTEL.

The hotel of John Kennedy. on Wash
ington avenue, corner of River street,
was entered late Sunday night or early
yesterday morning by burglars, who
secured a quantity Of cigars and whis-
key valued at $50.
Near a rear window large file was
found by Mr.. Kennedy yesterday, and
it is believed that the men entered at
this point. though no evidence exists
10 show where they gained access to
the place. The matter was reported to
the police. who are working on the
case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
REMEDY For Tn. GRIPPE.

A remedy recommended for patients
afflicted with the Grippe IL I<emp's Bal
sam, which Is especially adaLted to dis
eases of the throat and lungs. DO not
wait for the first symptoms of the dis
on hand for use the moment il is needed.
If neglected the grippe has tendency
TO bring on pneumonia, The Balsam pre-
vents this by keeping the cough loose.
All druggists sell the Balsam.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
Chicago.

Hisgen Bros, the popular South Side
druggists, corner 69th-st. and Went
worth-av., say: "We sell a great deal
of Chamberain's Cough Remedy, and
find that it gives the most satisfactory
results, especially among children for
severe colds and Group" For sale by
all druggists. Matthews Bros, whole
sale and retail agents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
WRECK AT GROVE CITY.

Grove City, Pa, Feb. ia wreck
occurred on the Bessemer railroad here
today. due to a broken ilange on the
engine wheel. The engine was de-
stroyed and six cars demolished, En-
gineer Milliar, of Greenville, was killed,
his skull being crushed.
Fireman McGranahan and Brakeman
Sullivan, both of Greenville, We're seri-
GUS but not fatally, injured. All traf-
fic was tied up for several hours.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
OBITUARY..

Henry Farrell. one of Ashley's old
est residents, died there Saturday
night at the residence on Cook street.
Deceased was born in County Mayo,
Ireland, and was 65 years of age. He
came to America twenty-five years
ago, locating in Ashley. Mrs. Patrick
Murray, of this city, is a daughter of
deceased and two other children,
Henry Farrell and Mrs. VIII May,
both OF Ashley survive him. The fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
LETTER RECEIVED
FROM COL. C0URSEN
GIVES WHAT INFORMATION HE
HAS UP TO DATE.

Definite Yet Known as to
How the Regiment Will Come
Home, but the Colonel Expects to
Be Able to Give Full Particulars
Inside Of Two Weeks Ninety Per
Cent. of the Regiment Will Come
Home in Body at All Events.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
BURIAL OF MRS. T.. LEWIS

The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza
beth Lewis occurred yesterday after
noon from her late home, 1876 Grant
avenue. Many friends and neighbors
were present and sympathized with the
afflicted family.
Rev. II. II. Harris, Phi. D., of Taylor,
officiated. The remains We're borne to
the Washburn street cemetery, where
intermcnt was made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
GOOD THING FOR CoNsTABLEs
Bill Now Before Legislature Will
Increase Emoluments of Office.

The bill giving constables $50 for
making returns TO the court of quarter
sessions and SO for attending at gen
eral, special, township, ward and bor-
ough elections, has passed the Penn
sylvania senate.
1t is thought that the bill will meet
with no opposition in the house and
will speedily pass that body also.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
THE MORTALITY REPORT.
There Were Forty Deaths in the City
Last Week.

The total number of deaths in the
city last week was forty, which is about
fifteen per cent. above the average.
Ten cases of contagious diseases We're
reported. OF these eight were diph-
theria: one scarlet fever, and one
membraneouS Group.
There were four deaths from con-
tagious diseases: Two from diphtheria
and two from Group.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
personal MENTION.

Mrs. MyrOn Evans. OF Lafayette
street. is convalescing after a three
weeks illness.
Mrs Frank Slote. of Lincoln avenue,
is entertaining her sister, Miss Laura
Whittick, of Lake Ariel.
Miss Harriet Farrell, of Ninth street,
is visiting friends at Shickshinny.
Richard Thomas, the singer, will par
ticipate in a concert at Jermyn on the
evening Of Washngton's birthday an
niversary.
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st. Brenden's Council, Young Mems
Institute, at regular meeting last
evening, unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing expression of regret concerning
the death of the late Rt. Rev. William
O'Hara:
1t was with deep regret We learned of
the death of our beloved bishop, Rt. Rev.
William O'Hara, who for moro than
quarter of u century administered TO
tho spiritual wants of the Catholics of
the Scranton diocese. His kindly, unos-
tcntatious manner and simple address
impressed all with whom he came in con-
tact His boundless charity and untir-
ing zeal for the spread OF our holy re-
ligion are highly deserving of the recOg-
milton and esteem manifested on the OC-
casion of his death and obseQuies.
AS members of the Young Mems Insti-
tuto we feel it our duty TO perpetuate his
memory and endeaVor to follow in the
path of Christian virtue SO well eXempI-
fled in his lonS and useful life. May his
spirit enjoy eternal rest, and may the
church he. loved so well continue in its
career of prosperity until all nations are
brought within its happy fold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
LENTEN SERVICES.
First Service at st. Luke's Church
Tomorrow,

Special preparation has been made
for the observance of Lent at St.
Lukes Episcopal church, of which Rev
Rogers Israel is pastor. The first SER
vice will be held at a. m. tomorrow
which is Ash Wednesday. Holy COM
munion will be celebrated at this SER
vice.
At 1890 a. m, the same day, prayer
and litany service followed by the SER
mon will be held. At 7.45 p, m. evening
prayer and sermon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
DUNMoRE.

REPUBLICAN BOROUGH TICKET.
Treasurer-Louis Engle.
Street Commissioner-Frank Wagner.
Justice of the Peace-James Quick.
Councilmen-A. D. Blackinton, j. L..
Midway.
School Directors--Frank Montgomery,
Thomas Engle.
Auditors--For three years, Arch WASH
er; for one year, Clarence zimmerman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
it Does

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures
malaria and bilious attacks. 1t cures
nervous prostration and exhaustion.
II makes the nerves strong. II makes
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
THE ST. BRENDEN's ADOPT
EXPRESSIONS OF REGRET.

Referring to the Demise of Rt. Rev.
Bishop o'Hara-Funeral of John
L. Davis, of Bellevue, Well At
tended - j. Jones, Alias William
Lewis, Again in Jail--Was Caught
Stealing Chickens-Burial of Mrs.
Lewis - Storm Causes Business
Depression Notes.
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A large attendance of private citizens
are requested TO call at Manners Phar-
macy when in need of n tonic i'm conVal-
cscence from any Illness Emulsion OF
cod Liver oil with HypophOsphites is
one Of the best lung stTengthGnCrs and ap-
petizers known. Large dollar size, SOC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-14
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
sAENGERRUNDE's BALL WAS A
BRILLIANT SUCCESS.

Was the Eighteenth Annual-Affair
Held in Matters Hall--Summer,
Amidst Winter, in Costumes.
Music by the Keystone Orchestra.
Kennedy's Hotel Entered by Burg
lars-Junger Maennerchor Dance
Tonight - Firemen Suffer from
Frozen Feet.