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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
FIRING OF VICTORIA FURNACE

i A correspondent writing in the Rich
mond Dispatch under date Of Monday
September II, says:
| 1t was the writer's pleasure to b
present at Goshen to-day on the occas
ion of the lighting of Victoria furnace
The event was marked by the presenc
of a large number Of ladies and gentle
men, guests Of the Allegheny Hotel a
| Goshen, an. also friends Ct Mr.. an(
Mr.. V. Ferguson, Mr.. Ferguson be-
ing the superintendent OF the opera
ii, ms at Goshen.
| The furnace VS. lighted through The
| six tuyeres which surround the bosh Of
the furnace. The interesting part Of
the Ii htiut, which Was done by heal ed
IRON rods, was performed by the fol-
lowirg ladies; Mrs. ". l.. Sin s, Mrs.
V. Ferguson, Mrs. f. d. Hotchkiss,
Miss Bessie Sims, Miss Ruth Sims and
Miss Margaret Sims.
Precisely at 1890 P. a., everything
being IN readiness, the ladie, med
above to k their p aces the tuyeres,
when, ut word gwen by Mr.. Fergu-
son, the heated iron rods we're showed
forward, and the oiled waste, which
had been prepared for the lighting
was Ignited, and the furnace blown in
under the most favorable auspices and
amid the cheering of the ladies and
gentlemen present, the powerful en-
gines of the plant being put in motion
at the same time.
This f1rnacP, which is one Of the
largest located on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, is at present operated by
tho Empire Steel and Iron Company,
OF New York, of which MIR. w. l.. Sims,
a former Richmond gentleman, is gen
eral manager, and Mr.. V. Ferguson,
referred to above, is sup. rintendent Cf |
the Virginia department, and Mr.. G
II. Thompson, chemist of the Virginia |
department.
To one who has had some experience,
1t least in looking over plants OF this
Kind, it is exceedingly gratifying to
note what splendid work had been
lone in putting this furnace in eondi-
ion to operate. This true not only OF
he furnace proper, which has been en-
rely changed and renewed. but alSoin
'eterence to the tracks, trestles, mach n
ny, locomotives, cars, stock-houses,
tc. Surely, if you can judge from the
ondition of the property at present as
with the past, there can be
otbing but success under the new
Management. 1t is the writer's pleasure
have become well acquainted with
ir. Sims and Mr.. Ferguson, and l con-
ratulate the owners of the property
pom having cuied such an able man
cement for the operation OF the plant
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
ROCKBRIDGE NOMINEES.

The Richmond Dispatch Of Sunday
makes the flowing comment on the
nomin' es f Saturdays Democratic
Convent on T. the House of Delegates:
The outcome of the legislative con-
vention in Rockbridge county yesterday
was awaited with much interest by
Democrats in this city, especially III
view of the fact that five of the best
known men in the county were candi.
dates.
The selection of Hon. w. B. T.
Leech and Major Elihu Fl. Barclay is
believed to be eminently wise. Mr..
Leech is we'll known in this cit, hay
ing served two terms in the House. He
was valuable member OF that body,
and served on some of it's most impor-
tant committees. He is farmer AMI q
man OF considerable means and great
business ability.
MIR. Barclay is a one-armed Confele-
rate, and is the editor of the Lexington |
Gazette. He has for many years been
one of the most staunch Democrats in |
a county noted for rock-ribbed Demo-
cracy. 1t was remarked by a Roclbridge
man at Murphy's last night that there
was seldom an election held IN Leying-
ton that Mr.. Barclay was no at the
polls all day, working for the party
nominees. He has never held political
Office. He was for a number of years
president of the Virginia Press Ass 2cia-
ton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

We have about dozen pairs Of Mem
(small sizes) lambs wool, lightweight
Drawers that cost Zoe. and 81 pslr, We al,
sacrificing at SOC. pair. These are besuti
full goods, and actually cost US III market
80. 90 and $1,000 q dozen pair.
We are not paying much attention 10 what
Hats and Caps cost US except the finest
goods. Our idea Is to cell thtm at any old
price.
A big box full Of Velvet Rihtons, the
prettiest trimming In tee vUil'i. n. half price.
Silk and Worsted Braids, for trimming, at
less than half cost for SOME.
Good Stockings at 4c. a pair.
Good Socks at 4c. pair.
Shawls at old-time cost price, which means
big saving for you.
We have many styles OF Mems, Ladies'
and hildlen's ShCet HAT we ara selling al
one half what they 60 US.
A few solid pink and blue 25c. Organdies
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
LEIGH AND BARCLAY.

Leech and Barclay is the ticket,
Old Confeds who wore the gray;
Sound 1t out In lane and thicket,
And along the beaten way;
On to Richmond on to RichmoHdl
Leech and Barclay win the day.
They are men who did not falter
In the hottest OF the fray;
Yea, the needle cen may alter,
But they'll do just what they say:
On to Richmond on to Richmondl
Leeeh aud Barclay win the day.
They are just the men to lead us,
Men who bow the head and pray,
And who can't be bought to bleed US,
And tax-burdens on us lay.
On to Richmond on to Richmond!
d Leech and Barclay win the day.
They will ably represent US
In Legislative way,
And Wen yoke them, and content us,
81. To the Rockbridge County Shay;
On to Richmond on to Richmond
Leech and Barclay win the day.
'neJ hi"o' 6iihu ho Ri'ato sAcSJ
And must say to Trust-men-''Nay'
They must bring down goods and take
And advance the wheat and hay;
On to Richmond on to Richmond
Leech and Barclay win the day.
Yeomen OF the Happy Valley,
Wishing good laws to obey,
In the country, street, and alley,
Take the vatchword up and say,
On 10 Richmond on to Richmond
Leech and Barclay win the day.
VAL.AyoCA.
,ntemher 18th. 1899,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
TH0S. s. WHITE & SON;
W. & L, q. OPENING.

Washington and Lee Univerriiy
opened last Thursday morning. A3-
propriate exercises were held in the
chapel, which concluded with an cd.
dress By President W. L. Wilson to the
students in which he laid special stress
on the importance Of forming strong
and correct characters.
The first days matriculation showed
an increase Of so per cent. over the
correspon ling date Of last year. At
present there are about 10 stu dents
at the University. more than 80 OF
whom are in the law department.. This
enrolllAent in all departments 10 about
rs per cent. more than the total at
tendance Of last year. Hopes arc en-
tertsined that the number will reach
200 this year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
NEWSY TIMBER RIDGE LETTER.
Tin Der Ridge, September Is.

1ihDoE uioSe, OePtenOoh Ao'
| Our community was thrown into sad
ness en- Saturday by the new 8 OF tn
sad and sudden de th Of James Hell
more, aged 16 year,, son Of William
Helmore, OF Donaldsburg. He was a.
work under Captain Gerow, who hai
charge of The oar mine on the lands OIL
the VIM. NJ. Paxton heirs, and, by some
means, losing his balance, fell from the
crusher on the band by which it was
driven and was rried between the
band and the wheel through space of
about four inches between tie wheel
and the ground. His death was in
Simultaneous, although his body was but
little mangled. He was, in every sense
OF the term, good boy, and leaves for
his sadly distressed parents the fond
hope that their irreparable loss is his
eternal gain. His remains were laid TO
rest in the family burying-ground near
his fathers home, on Sunday afternoon,
and the unusually large attendance
gave evidence of the esteem in which
he was held, as well as The feeling of
sympathy for the sorely berea, ed family.
The funeral sermon was preached at
the home by Rev. j. L. Mauze, in the
abGence If The pastor of the N. E.
church, of which the deceased was al
member. Six boys, who are members
Of the Sunday school class to which he /
belonged, were the pallbearers.
On Friday and Saturday of last week /
called meeting of the Presbytery of |
he A. R. P. church was held here. On
Saturday at II a. M, Candidate Lewis
Hickman, Jr preached his trial sermon /
which was very favorably received by
III who heard him. On yesterday after
n impressive sermon by the pastor,
communion services were held. The
lew, sweet-toned organ recently
'rought into use, will add greatly to /
he attracliyeness OF the exercises of
'ership there.
We miss the genial smiles and friend
: shake Of blr. j. W. McClung who
ent few days since to resume his
uties as teacher in st. Augustine, Fla.
The frit nds of Mr.. David Revely are
Icre than rry to learn OF his affection
GAINESVILLE. Fla, and hops that he
ay soon be able to carry out his de-
gn of coming to his fathers home
ere, and that the change may result in
speedy restoration to his usual health
The cool mornings Of late have scar
up SEINE of our farmers lest frost f
light kill their fodder and the result s
that they are running far greater C
* by cutting corn too green than to "
Ike the chance Of injury by frost for q tt
tie while yet. Id
Mrs. S. ". Wilson returned to her
me today after pleasant visit of
eek to friends on Kerr's Greek.
Hurah for Leech and Barclay!
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

. for 10c. yard.
Pink, white and light blue Heniisttas
worth SOC. for 22c. yard. II you are going
to be married or act as an attendant, don't
fail to ask for these. ..
Buttons, silk Mits, and sMall wares at
your own price for cash.
Fancy Silkst and Percollns Innings at half
price.
lure SIX for waists beautiful patterns, al
i9c. q yard.
Real good dnd beautiful Plaids at 4Ic. =
yard.
Seventy-fve cent 0veralls for 45c.
A big stock Of Shirtisgs. Brown and
Bleaehed Cottons, Cssslmsrs, Kelseys, Jeans,
Cottonades, Canton Flannels, Wool Skirts
and Wool Skirting, Outing, Elder Downs.
Fur Muffs, Lap Robes, &c.
canton Flannel Drawers at zee. a pair.
Denines at 10 and 12c. . yard. regular
price Of same, 10, 1s} aud 15c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
We Want Your Name

for Up ASTIhE. the brightest and bes,
youths and family inastrated story and
numerous paper out Now and lntefest,ne
features tor all. Special department. of Wall.
able Information for bhrsSd money makers
and money savers. rs large pages, only soc.
year, on trial ak months for i0c. In stamps.
Gold Watches, Guns, Bicycles, Sewing Ma.
Chimes Kodaks, GraphophsOss, Musical In
struments, etc., free for little work that
any one can do. Address fHK PAsrINE Co.,
Louisville, Ky.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
I. M. G. A. RECEPTION.

The Young Mems Christian A, socia-
ton Of Washington and Lee University
gave reception Friday night in tn ii
rooms to the new students.
The exercises opened with prayer by
Rev. r. ]. McBryde. Addresses were
made by r ev. Henry p. Hanill on be-
half of the pastors of the town, and
by Rev. DR.. H. A. White on behalf of
the faculty. Mr.. O. @. McNeill, presi-
dent of the association, presided and
in choice words thanked the speakers
for their addresses.
Light refreshments were served,
furnished by the ladies of the com
munity, which were much enjoyed by
the students and their friends. The
affair was decided success, and did
much to introduce the new students to
The resi- dents of town, as we'll as TO
identify them with religious WORK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
Sept6-8t

TxyANTrp-Ssveral bright and honest per
w sons to represent us as Managers 10
this and close BY counties. Salary SvoO q
year and expenses. Straight, bona.hde, no
more, no less salary. Position permanent
Our references, any bank In any town. Ii
IL mainly ONCE work conducted at home.
Reference, Enclose self-address stamped
envelope, ITHS Do,nsuOa COMPANY Dpt !,
ahieago. j9spNa$ew
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
We actually mean to go out of business, and
will give our friends the benefit of these prices,

Our stock Of Groceries complete particular Salt
friends We have the splendid bargain Coffee that
shown this market and will sell by the bag pound bag will
SLIGO Neghbos and Get bsg
low and will not likely this price, Then be sure
few pounds Roasted Coffee at c You will that makes
drink good enough for king
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
V. ii. l. POST OFFICE.

There ID good prospect of having
established at the V. NJ. I. sub
station post office where cadets can
esister packages. buy stamps, aud
receive their mail at the hands of a
regular postmaster.
Postmaster Ackerley has received
instructions from 1nd Assistant Post
master General Perry s. Heath to place
the Office in operation on October LIST,
and appoint suitable person as clerk.
in-charge. The compensation allowed
i 8 500 per annum.
The Office will be sub-station oil
the Lexington post Office, and can be
used by others than the cadets. It
will be great convenience to res
id nts oil that part Of the town.
The ontract for the erection Of the
Francis H. mi h Academic building at
the Vr Tia Hillary Institute has
been LET . f. Parish, Of LynchbuIg,
who is COW e.et ing the Tucker Memo
rial Hall u, VA hington and Lee Uni.
versity. The building will cost about
100000. Work will begin this fall and
be completed next summer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
HOUSE FOR RENT.

Good frame dwelling house, situated on
Jordan street, In rear Of PresbytsriAn Mapss,
containing 8 rooms, 2pantsiss, bath room
and closet, cellar; coal house, wood heusa,
hon house, large garden, end stable. HOUSE
heated BY Latrobe stove. One new ROYAL
Range wlth nxtnrss for Gale.
SeplsSt .Mela. 6RtkESAal. MIIA0N
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
Notice.

To the Pastors, SupsrintsndAnts and Assist
ant Superintendent Of tho Presbyterian
Sunday Schools Of Rookbridge Co.
1t has been decided to hold the nsxt An.
nual Convention ct New Monmouth, October
18th, instead OF October 25th. All delsgs.rs
are asked to bling . report Of their SCHOOL.
" w. DAVIS, Secretary.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

When Mother Nature bore the world,
She clasped it to her breast and said
Here's the world, earth, landsnd SEQ,
Likewise Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
Your Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

Rocky Mountain Tea should be one
of the toilet necsssAries Of every lady
of social prominence in the land, Keeps
the face bright and sparkling. Ask
EXorD suggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

An orphan school ~ to be establish.
ed at Buena Vita and Rev. Thornwell
Jacobs, who las resigned the pastorate
Of the Presby teriaa church at Martins.
vile, will have charge Of 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
l'A'f fS5RsSiI September 70.
Free 100 Foot High Dive on Show Grounds
Shields Hill. Doors open at and
Pm. Two performances daily at
2 and o'clock.
Notice TO Telephone Subscriber

In order to get our business In better shape
we have made Of ALL our bills to Octooei
lst. We have many obligations TO meet,
and need money badly. Prompt payment
by all will be appreciated.
LEXINGTON MUTUAL TELEPHONE To-
Sept6.8t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
THOS. s. WHITE & SON,

Our Closing Out Sale is progressing unusually
well for this season of the year. W have about
CLOSED out all the thin, summary stuffs, and now
have a splendid line of Fall and Winter Goods
to offer you at % to 50per cent. below the regu-
lar price for cash.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

Builds up muscular flesh, heal by
3issue. Rich, red blooc, clears the
stomach, kidneys, and iver. That's
what ROCKY Mountain Tea will do.
Ask Your Dsuggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY Co, Props, Toledo, 0
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by their firm.
West q Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken nterm. lly
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

DIR. Jno. H. Hartman announces to
the public of Lexington and Rockbndge
County, that he has opened his Dental
Office on Washington Street, in the
office OF the late DIR. ]. L. Wilson, and
respectfully tenders his professio al
services. He was formerly Assistant
Demonstration of Prosthetic Dentistry.
University College of Medicine De-
monstrator of Operative Dentistry,
Medical College of Virginia, and Den,
tai Surgeon to Virginia Home for In
curables, Richmond. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

Watch
this space for Adair's
advertisement. He is
now in New York buy
ing Fall Goods. He
expects to offer a stock
this season that will
attract buyers, from all
parts of the county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

One lot OF Unlaundried Shirts. the soc. r1Sn
sort, reduced to 2 for. ...............lO C
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

One lot OF Canvas Army Rough Rider Shirts O.
5Oc. The best working shirt ever shown here
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-20

4TH. That the rules Of the House
of Delegates in so far as not inconsist-
ent with the foregoing resolutions be
adopted for the government OF this
convention.
The minority offered substitute for
resolution No. 2, ss follows:
RESOLVED, That all candidates shall
be placed in nomination and that every
delegate vote for one candidate, and so
continue to vote until some candidate
receives a majority of the whole vote
cast, and then so continue to vote un.
til a second candid1 is nominated.
The report of the majority was
adopted.
The nomination OF candidates being
in order State Senator G. e. McCorkle
placed in nomination DIR. A. Nash
Johnston, of Natural Bridge district; 1.
F. Sterrett nominated w. B. F. Leech, of
Buffalo district; John T. Sale nominal
ed J. S. Craig, Of Walkers Greek dis
trict; s. r. Lackey nominated E. H.
Barclay, of Lexington district. W. E
Granger, on behalf OF the Lexington
delegation, seconded the domination
OF Mr.. Barclay in an eloquent and ap-
proIriate speech. Mr. Leech'a nomi-
nation was seconded by W. 4. Paxton,
of Buena Vista, in speech of choice
and beautiful words.
The first ballot resultt d in tie be-
tween Barclay and Leech each receiy-
ing 45 votes, Craig 80 vote, and John.
ston 30 votes. Johnston was dropped
on the second ballot, which stood-
Barclay 81, Craig, 43, and Leech AZ.
Barclay was declared ncminated. john
sson came in onahe third ballot which
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-28

and intimates but familiar too In fenti-
mert with the added value that part, st
least, CT his high ideal of friendship
seemed fuIitled IN this friend.
Letters ell seem TO be side-,ights TO any
ones eh1ractsr and these let ore into
much th,t has come to be regarded ~
purely "Emsrsonian." For in stance, I'm
speaking Of his admiration Of the vedas,
he says, "It is ss sublime as heat and
might and breathless ocean"
mature makes Br,hmiu Of me pres
entity; eternal necessity. eternal oompen-
sation, unfathomabls power, untroken
silence. this Is her creed.' This seems
to make HIS own mysterious "Brahms'
q little clearer. in causing his readers to
realize how at times he was stesped In
tn, Indian 81 Il Of mysti ism. and of
how reat lily he responded to 1.-THE Bible
CT the troI ios."
In the same fam lar vein there IL much
expressed that shows the lovely 81 lit,
the VI ,h teal of the man, yet 90 touched
by the affection for his friend, Ms to
hei shten the sentinen It 1, all charm
ing reaf ing, and sur,ly 1, must have
bse3 a saiidying fii,,d to whom he
could say, "For l consivs OF you as
allied On every ii 10 to what Is beautiful
and iusfi ing, ith noblsst purposes Ia
II e and vi powers to exe-ut, your
thourht."
Mss Nora Arcbiha smith gives us
such en- enohsn, ing / tuie cf life with
our nti shbors "Un-er the Cactus Flag,
Il az in site Of many eiscomforis 10
compari ION with American homes, this
affect mate manners Of the people make
up for q multitude Of lacks in other
ways.
The story all has thu smack of GER
solal exrer isnce, and Is told With charm
iug fimpli i;y. the expsrisn OF the
brave II tie Amei ic,p girl who took upon
herself to help her family by going to a
small NJ AZ / can town to teach. furni IN ina
III, motive and environment OF tie
story
Miss Smith has brought to her writing,
enthusi Ism. ii 1ceIisy, true ssnse Of ar'
/ i, and poeti, feeliog for all that Is
Characteristic of Mexican lie in q small
town, and tt result Is altogether delight
ful. She relates many pleasant things OF the
eople; tells US of the houses; suggests
val rus curious ways and crstoms among
the MexiraEs; and ei -es much color to
her desci ,ti ons. from the evident sym
pathy. She has for all that IL riquant
and romanti, in the country
The pluoky lit:le Amsri,au makes her
self loved by her readers rs well as the
Mexicans, and with the picturesque
senior Don Raimundo Altamiranoe
YIarregui, We say to Mariquita, "Hasta
la vistai.' (au revoir
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-28

George w. Hartman, 736 Seventeenth
street, Logansport, Ind, says: al have
taken nearly nine bottles of Pe-ru-na,
and it has so orecuperated my health that
l cannot praise it too highly. You may
use my name in recommending Peru
ma to any one who is suffering with
stomach trouble. Considering the ner-
vous condition was in, to say that Pc
ru-na has worked wonders in my case
would be but expressing it mildly. l
was so troubled with my stomach that l
could not eat good meal or get good
nights sleep, and 1 was compelled to
give up my work. l became so alarmed
that l appealed to DIR. Hartman; a thou
sand thanks to him and Pe-ru-na. can
eat anything without any trouble, and
sleep as free as child. had doctored
with my family doctor for over three
years; he said my trouble was indiges-
ton, but could do me no good. am
ready at all times to speak good word
for your medicine"
Chas. d. Smyth, Angels Camp, Cala.i
says: "Chronic catarrh in the head, nose
and throat has been a source of trouble
and great annoyance to me for more
than ten years. l have used all such
medicines as came under my notice as q
catarrh cure without any help to me
except at times by some, only tempo
rary relief, but no cure. My physician
to whom 1 applied, die not do any bet
ter. My troubles became worse and my
sufferings increased instead of improv'
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-28
R. LLEwELLYS JORDAN, OF u s. TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

DR.. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Exami-
ner of U. S. Treasury Department, grad
uate of Columbia College, and who
served three years at West Point, has
the following to say Of Pe-ru-na:
Pe-ru-na Drug M'rg Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-Allow me TO express my
gratitude to you for the benefit derived
from your wonderful remedy. One short
month has brought forth vast change
and now consider myself a well man
after fifteen months Of suffering. Fellow
sufferers, Pc-ru-na will cure you. Wish
ing you unbounded success, am,
Sincerely, Llewellyn Jordan.