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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

Chicago, June l2 While attempting
TO arrest three men who were caught in
the act Of robbery, Policemen Victor
Stromberg shot and fatally injured
Mrs: Nellie Leeman. who was on the
opposite side Of the street He seized
one Of the robbers and when the other
two started 10 run he drew his revolver
and commenced firing. In the struggle
10 hold 10 one Of the robbers. however.
the shots went wild one OF them strik-
ing Mrs Leeman in the groin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

side Of the house about Is yards from
where the camp was pitched
Reinforcements are arriving AZ Man.
chester from the hills 70 the Howards
who are In possession Of tho town. They
are exuliing hendishly over their arch
enemy by singing doggerel on the death
OF Tom Baker. Howards expect an al.
tack but the Bakers. since the murder
OF Tom Baker, have no leader unless Gen
Garrard. IN spite Of his great age. should
accept that Office
The trouble is by no mSans over at
Manchester as the factions seem 10 BE-
cemeuting more closely and a conflict
among the friends Of those under arrest
Is not improbable
John @. White, accompanied by Hi
ram Bolin and man named Prophet.
who figured In the French.Eversole
iend have gone - the scene. IL is alleg-
cd TO take the White end Off,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13
"KlNe OF HANoMeN."
George Maiedon Has Fallen Victim TO
saperstition or Insanity.

George Maiedon Has Fallen Victim to
sapsr.,itiou or Insanity.
Springdale. Ark. June ie. Haunted
by the ghosts Of s. smurderers and unable
20 sleep on account Of his unclnny tor
mentors George Maledon. the king Of
hangmen, Is ending his days Ia poverty
and misery on a little farm two miles
south Of this place
Maledon was for many years execu.
toner at the Fort Smith Federal court.
where many Of the most noted and des-
perate criminals that for years infested
the Indian Territory. were brought to
trial before Judge Parker In that ca.
pacity Maledon ofiiciated at the hang
ing Of - men and won for himself the
sobriquet Of the King Of Hangmen. %
He has hung more men than any other
officer in the history Of the United
States, aud through his long experience
became an expert In his line.
Nheh the indian Territory was given
courts of is own, Maledon started a
grocery store at Fort Smith Ark.
and accumulated some property. This
he later disposed Of and travelled over
the country exhibiting himself as the
King of Hangmen The venture was
not a financial success and his money
was soon all gone lie then settled on
a little farm near here and has ai las,
fallen victim 10 superstition or in
sanity. Every night is made miserable
to him by the imaginary ghosts Of the
men hanged To keep the ghosts away.
bright lights are kept burning at his
house az night and friends guard his
bedside.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

Barboursville Ky. June Troops
with Jim and Wiley BakeI Hived here
AZ 10 o'clock this mornir ia deliver.
Ing the prisoners 10 the "a " taller
aud going into camp at th2ao ''ihouse.
Nothing Of Importance hps. ned en-
route from Manchester. except that
Wiley Baker made an attempt 10 escape.
Mrs Baker says she will train her II
sons 50 that the height Of their ambition
viii be % kill White or Howard. jim
aud Wiley are quiet aud refuse % talk.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13
One KlIIsa and seven Inlnr.d.

Bristol r l., June II A revised list
OF tho casualties resulting from the ex.
plosion Of the hashlight apparatus az
the launching Of Columbia Saturday
night-shows that one boy was killed.
one possibly fatally injured and six
severely injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

Middlesboro. June l3 Thomas W.
Mes a member Of the Taylor faction
OF the Lee-Taylor feud in Harlan county.
was killed Dy a man named Lee. q mem
ber ot the Lee elan More trouble il
likely to follow.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

After the accident the cnarivaring
larty fled No arrests have been made
ret A small brother Of the bride was
llso wounded. but not seriously.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

via the Great Rock
lsla nd Route.
while not the short
line everywhere.
we get there.
which Is the main
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-06-13

point to be considered.
A whole business day saved is
one argument. A maximum OF
comfort by reason Of through ser.
vice, modern equipment; rock bal
last; in short, an up-to.date rail.
way, are several other arguments
to assist you y leciding how and
VIA what routeN purchase tickets
The new schedule is as follows.
Lave Fort Worth, S:25 a. mar.
rive incoln, 7:lO a. M: arrive
" a, .. a. m, connecting at lat.
yoint with train through Iowa;
arriving Des Moines; 4:S9 p. m.
CHAS. b. sLOAT,
G. p. A., c. r. l. Il I. Ry..
Fort Worth, Tex.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-08
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SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1899.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1899. Mrs. Pat Gavin left Saturday last for visit to Louisville, Ky.
 R. H. Cameron left Wednesday night for Kingman to attend court.
 j. Herman has leased one of the Pull liam cottages on Aspen avenue.
 H. D. Ross and little son, of Prescott, spent Thursday and Friday here. The tie preserving plant at Belle mont has closed down temporarily. Mrs. c. A. Greenlaw returned Thurs. day From visit to Los Angeles, Cal. Remember the concert by the Sym phony orchestra Tuesday night on April II.
 E E. EllinwOOd and F. NJ. Doe are attending District court at Kinynan this week.
 Ed l. Gale and Henry Cooper left Thursday morning for the Grand Can yOn mines.
 A. w. Jurden left Tuesday for Phoe nix where he will spend a few days pleasure seeking.
 The Cinder Pit was opened the first of the month. Only a small force wi be put on at present.
 There will be but nine months of school, and the public school will C .ose the 26th of next month
 The Santa Fe Pacific has made a round trip rate from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon for $3O
 Col. J. F. Wilson, deleg .te to con gress. spent Wednesday here, leaving for the e'st Thursday morning.
 C. A. Keller has leased the room re- cently vacated by the Racket store and has moved his stock to that place.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-08

Flagstaff should celebrate the Fourth of July in royal style, and preparations for the event should be begun ut once.
 Mrs. E. T. McGonigle returned from Long Beach, California, Saturday, where she has been spending the win ter.
 Fred Seegar, of the Winslow repre- sentative of Lemp's Brewing Associl- tion, spent couple of days here this week.
 w. H. Campbell returned Saturday from the Salt River valley, where he has been with his blnls of sheep iur- ing the winter.
 A gang of men have been working out fines imposed upon them by the city, and the streets preselt a more pleasing sight to the eye.
 Those desiring their houses or stores fitted with pipe and fixtures, can have the work done promptly and accurately by w. F. Friedlein. lgtf
 Mrs. k. s. Gosney returned Tuesday from Los Angeles, where she has beco spending the winter for the benefit of her health, which she has fully re- covered.
 Joseph Steffen gave party to his schoolmates Monday night at the resi- dence of his sister, Mrs. B. Hoch. About fifty young people enj yed pl ssant evening.
 Dee Reynolds, who has been with the Browning Brothers, blrbers, has bought half interest in the K. R. Bayless barber shop He invites his friends to call on him in his new loca- ton.
 The Symphony orchestra will give a d concert Next Tuesday night in Bab- bitt's hall. They will be assisted by the Flagstaff Dramatic Circle, both lo- cal affairs, that deserve the support of pts, | r..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
Fox Hunt Breaks Up Farm.

An exciting Incident brought a re-
cent run of the North Htanordahire
hounds to nm unexpected termina-
ton
farmer and his family were
about sitting do9n 20 tea=-ihe table
had been laid ana the lamp prepared
when a SOUND Of running hounds
Was heard. In an instant FOX cama
running through an open doorway.
The frightened animal took refuge
under the tstie. being only partially
hidden by the cloth
Before anyone could shut the door
tho foremost hound was over shs
threshold. ana IN au Incredibly short
space the room vas full 81 yrlping
dnrh~ the whole pack ~ 81 haYlns
forced their way IN. The table Nes
upset the eroekery. the lamp hrsk-
en- e. fragments and vases and
flower pots aud kniek knafka Of ~
cry shape and kind were broken or
damaged.
Poor Reynarf hal absolutely no
chance under the circumstances ana
was literally torn - pieces Whom
thc Nhip entered the daga were
compelled - beat n hasfY retreat.
leaving The living room ~ the house
Ia a state Of lndcseribahie confusion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
Is a Coed Story Anyhow.

] aaaay tho press agent ~ the
baltimore & onto. j. responsible for
this story
Several years ago Fred . Under
wood. unw general manager nf the
nalilnare 4 ohio railroad. named
iHu stations IL the upper peninsula
u Michigan HadyArd and kipilnR.
nne heing IN an agricultural coun-
try ard the ether IN an iron dis
ifict. seine time later mutnhi
friend informed Mr Klpling n Mr.
tfndefwaod.H artion. ana the esie-
bfntea eathcr nent NJ. Underwood
his photerfarh sith the foiieei Ing
lines on the back
Wise Is the child who knows his
sire.
The ancient proverb ran.
Hut wiser TAR The man who knows
How. where ana when his offspring
grows.
For who the mischief would suppose
I've SONS in Michigan.
Yet am I ravca from midnight ills.
That warp thu toul u man.
They a. not make me walk the floor.
Sar HAMMER 81 the doctors door.
they deaf IN wheat and iron ore.
sly sons in Michigan.
OH tourist IN the Pullman ear
tHg Cooks ~ Raymond's plant
F0rriNn A parent's partial view,
nut. uhYhr. you have children. too
50 iet ne ietretuee 90 yuu
Ny Sons IN Michigan.
--RunyARD KfPLfNC.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
Bob white and the Serpent.

Brother Dick Kelley. the apostle
OF everything truthful, brought into
the Leader Office box containing n
snake and q partridge. both Of which
had been frozen 60 death.
Mr.. Kelley had gone down TO his
lot a few mornings ago. followed by
his faithful setter dog, which Mr..
Kelley AYERS can set" "A partridge
the other side of ice three feet thick.
sure enough. the dog began on n
set the moment he got near the
pond, and Mr.. Kelley, curious to
know what was the matter. ran into
the house for his gun, knowing the
dog never fooled him before, When
got back with hts gun the dog
was still pointing toward the middle
OF the pond Cautiously creeping
along over the Ice. MIR. Kelley came
upon n dead partridge lying upon
the ice. and upon pulling the bird up
he was startled To see a snake come
up out Of the pond along with II.
Careful examination showed that
the uunl had gone TO a hole In the
lee to drink, when the snake, on the
watch for stray morsel, grabbed
his blrdAhip by the bill. and as IL
was impossible to drag II through
the small hole the snake chung on
TIL they wcrd both frozen to death.
The bird is a large ono and plump
as the best of it's breed. while the
snnke Is about as large as two nm
gers and some three feet long.--Ful-
ton Leader.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
With Ms osnd He Will Be at the Armoy In This City,
March 2s, Afternoon and Evening

shock. and remained attn. The en-
gines were reversed and backed fun
speed. but failed 10 bulge the steam
er. The place where the DiriTp ran
ashore h considered one % the mos;
dangerous on the Alaskan coaAt.
About the island are reefs and rocks
which a, high tide are submerged.
How the steamer made her way
through the passages between these
rocks before abe fetched up. without
striking and knocking her huh fun
Of holes. " hard 70 gnaeratand. The
steamer went ashore at high tide.
and when the tide IL low. the rocks
which hold her are practically bare
The officers Of the Cottage city are
Of the opinion that II the cargo can
be removed from the hold. the Dir-
igo can be pulled OF into her native
element. Her hull IL said 60 be but
slightly damaged by contact with the
rocks. Tugs Will probably be sent
from wransel to do the work.
The Diriao vas practically a new
vessel. ann WAS formerly operated on
the California coast She came 10
the Sound last summer aad made
several trips Ia the Cook inlet coun-
try, and one to At. Michael. She
was then chartered BY the Washing
ton a Alaska SteafuEhip company.
and put on the Seattle-Lynn Canal
route.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
lin Stewart Worried.

NEW YORK. March u The enc
mics ~ the Hon. James Stewart.
Republican leader In the iwsntieth
assembly district. are out after his
political scalp under the leadership
81 J. V. 1sogue. who for several
years has ionged to represent the
district in the executive committee
OF the county COMMITTEES. Mr.. stew
art was the state inspector OF gas
meters. and until two weeks aEo.
when Gov. Roosevelt appointed Jas
traw Alexander as his successor.
ssr. Stewart at FIRST intended to con-
st his removal from nfficc. but lat
or decided TO allow Mr.. Alexander
10 rest undlaturbed. Then Mfr.
Stewart heard that Mr. togue want
ed to succeed hirn in the county
committee. and discovered that Mr..
Tsngue had been at work arranging
for hts downfall for some time. since
then ne has been busy repairing his
fences ard endeavoring to strength
en- HIS hold on the affections OF the
voters In that district.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
He Balanced the Account.

\ physician and a lawyer occupy
ing rooms in the same large down
town building met not long ago in
tho lobby, says the Chicago Tribune.
The lawyer had only had his shin
gle out for six months, while the
physician had been practicing for
many years. Consequently the ply
stefan II inclined to use a cohde-
ascending manner toward the young
lawyer and tho young lawyer re-
speets the physician "a a man who
had made hrs mark.
You should do something for that
cold" The physician said.
"What2" asked the lawyer re-
spcctfuiiy, from force OF habit,
The physician made few remarks
about the treatment 81 colds as they
rode M In the elevator The other
day the lawyer received n bin for
Services rendered" him by the ply
stefan. by this time he had forgot
ten that he ever had a cold or that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
.DIRIGO IN
ASHORE
On the Rocks in
Alaska Waters.
-
But THE PASSENGERS IRE SIZE
Cargo Will BE Taken ost and the
vessei msy Possibly 20
Saved.
But THE PASSENGERS IRE SIZE

The rrst disaster 81 the season 20
the ALASKA going craft has hnfalien
the steamer niriso. u tho washing
ton and ALASKA steamship company
The news VAS brought down BY the
steamer Cottage city. which arrived
IN port early this morning On the
evening Of last Saturday. during her
southwark "trip. the Cottage city
sighted the Dlfiss hleh aud dry on
lsdse % rocks on Midway island.
about thlrty-fve miles south %
Juneau. The Cottage city headed
for the seens % The accident. and
found tho passengers camped In
tcnSs an the beach. A boat WAS low
cred. and the passengers taken on
board. Among the people Transferred
bcinE Captain Roberts. II ths Dlriso.
who i ~ of pneumonia THE pas
srnEefs were taken TO wranwet. aaa
wili b transferred e. skakway On
the Hosaiss. OF the samc company
as the piflso. The officers Of the
Cottage City gave ths following ae-
count u the wreck. as learned fron
the CHEERS of the plFiea'
The accident aeruFfsd a. 1915
Friday morning ON the up trip. dar.
ina a heavy snoustorfn The staam-
sr VAS proceeding under a Hioe heli
and Il Was too dark Go ace any dis
lance ahead. Suddenly the steamer
brought up on the rocks with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
Prince and lehu.

The young PENCE Alexander of
luxembourg is evidently gay youth.
He hired a carriage In Vienna a few
weeks ago, agreeing to pay for II by
the month, but when the bill.
amounting to 300 forms. was pres
ented to him "A few days ago, he de-
clined to pay II. for the very valid
reason that he had not cent.
Thereupon the indignant jehu sum-
moned him to court and explained
that the carriage had been used
daily by Prince Alexander and a
young woman who makes her living
by singing at n cafe concert The
young prince put In no defence. but
his guardians. one of whom Is the
Prince Of Hesse and Of the Rhine.
maintained that. being minor, he
could not be legally compelled to pay
the bill.
The judges. however, were Of
different opinion. and they promptly
decided In jehu's favor. Their reas-
ons We're. first. because the Prince
Of luxembourg Is a real prince and
not an ordinary person." and. Sec
ond. because II this case were de-
cided In his favor coachmen would In
future be compelled to ask all youth
full looking persons who might do
sire to ride in their carriages wheth-
err they were of age or not, and Ia
be obliged to ask such question
would certainly be annoying. IN. II
Herald. :, |
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
An indisputable Boundary.

A little book entitled Guide 10 All
Places Of Interest In New York In
issued by business concern, and
being up TO date in some things at
All events. has ''fssaf' on ifs cover.
within IL has an Identification cerfi-
neate. which the happy recipient Ia
"a nli out; after he has done that all
he Mas TO DO Is 10 put the little book
IN his pocket and 30 any lose him
self The book will do the rest.
The book devoies much space TO a
ilsi 81 the objects OF art and inter
c~s in the Imperial New York. a
title Of refreshing novelty after sew
erai years 81 Greater New York."
IL gives the boundaries Of the bor-
oughH. among other things. I'm order
that the happy owner Of the identi-
neatisn certificate may know how to
lo-s himself when he wants 10. This
~ the way the book bounds the bor-
ouRh Of Queens:
The borough Of Queens consists
Of that portion OF Queens county
west Of the heavy line drawn from
between Par Ftockaway beach and
shelter island 10 Long Island sound.
" hich forms It's northeriy boundary,
Its western boundary IL the East
river. Newton creek and brooklyn.
and may be traced on the map from
the head Of Newton creek by the
broken line cutting on a corner OF
Ruswick. thence extending n little
north OF east to the w Of Wood
haven. thence south to old Mill land
ing whence the tine runs irregularly
through the western half OF the
group of Islands OF Jamaica bay ana
out through the Rockaway inlet 20
the ocean"
with these boundaries In mind. "
win be perfectly easy for any per
Hon to reach the limits OF Queens
borough; he must walk until he finds
that heavy line: he'd better not step
over Il. and not try to fiatten IL out.
but walk along ON this side Of IL.
Then he can 80 along until he finds
the "W'' OF Woodhaven sticking up.
II does not appear whether he II TO
expect that To be standing on Its
lower points. which might be plant
ed in the earth to hold the letter
steady. or laid fiat on the earth. But
when he finds II he Will know he Is
well Inside the limits Of Queens bor-
ourh.-New York sun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14

he bad met the physician aud listen
20 a. advice On colds becnune u ~
polite a. DO 40. with the bill 10
his hand be- sought out the physi-
elan. wha explained the mnsier. say
inc he need not pay It NJ once unless
Il WINS convenient f0f him, Not de-
airine 20 make an enemy u the
younF lawyer. he talked Of business
ana bnslncss difficulties for half an
hour, drawing the young man out
ana giving him chance 20 talk.
The next day the physician re-
ceited check for 81 Ia payment OF
the BIN sent the young lawyer. ae-
eompanied BY a bill With the law
ycr'a name aoross the top. which
called Cor so Tor half an hours con-
suitation tho day before. The ply
slciHn promptly paid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
LIQUOR Law
DEFEATED
Ordinance Killed by
the Council
MORE IICElSES ARE GRANTED
---------9--
Proposed msvsment TO Limit the
Ssleon Districts OF the
CITY Fails.
MORE lICElSFS ARE GRANTED

The proposed ordinance axlng the
saloon limits Of the city. came up
again before the city council lest
evening and was defeated, coan-
Gilman crlchten opened the fiFht hy
moving that the ordinance be taken
from the table. His melton was
carried. ON took the iioor Ia OPP
position Ia tho measure. Mr. Ardia
endorsed Gllis sentiments. Hin de-
manded that ons street be kspt Egsc
from evil Influences. where the wives
and children Of the city egn pFqm-
enadc without besnx compelled to
pass la front % saloon every few
STEPS.
lie declared that ~ this ordinance
went into effect. tAe property on
Second avenue wcait be Increased
IN value. Councilman Duicg beeame
INDIGNANT and acuandsa q kuee
what would become Of First avenue
II all saloons we're on that street
He said;
why. We would all he rwnmped.
and our property without value.
Attorney white was present p
represent TIRE Hutier hotel and
stated his objections 80 the efalft-
hnce. James next took the floor and
stated that no one ever saw d mRs
come out Of the nutier drunk. Ma
win asserted that he had seen bcth
men and women come out % the
Butter drunk He exclaimed
1T Ia These gildcd palaces OF ain
that are doing the harm. Many
good girls viii not so lRte the apen
saloon. but can be entieed inso ihess
palaces"
Navin stated that saloon man
approached him a few DAYS aKD and
told him the whole city council
could be bought with a rkeg Of
beer
A motion was made to put the bill
on Its Anal reading. motion carried
b. a vote Of To s.
nm made an Amendment. aud the
ordinance was referred to a commit
eee TO make the necessary changes
By a vote % : tod When the com
nittec was ready 10 report. mo-
ton wa. made By Councilman CaAs
fieuaan 10 indefinitely POSTPONE ac-
ton on this measure. motion carried
by a vote Of : to s.
Realizing that the bill was defeat.
ed. a motion was made TO grant
Hauam a sehsnifE. Thayer a Lutx
L. r. Diiisr. !. J. Madixan. Buck &
Co. Frank owens. and Mathew nv
an. liquor licenses: motion passed BY
q vote OF Il TO !. Hiii voting no
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-14
English In England.

You are apt % henin nndinK out
ire dtssimiiaFify between English az
IL ought 70 b spoken and English
~ II j. spoken the first time you go
sharrinx IN London.
IA travelling II II worse. Il is like
this;
You-A ticket. please.
he Wet furF fhc means 20 wha,
F piacc1
Ycu-I wan, to take the elevated
+ for
Ie-wo, ~. iydyT twhe, dId you
saS. lady0
You The elevated for
fTe--Sever heard % the place.
Maybe yea mean Elephant and Cas-
tie. that's bus lire.
Ynu-Sn. I want railroad ticket.
He fexasperatinsiyl.-w'cre do ysn
ground
You fdeubtfuliy. az you look at the
long stairs you must climb to set to
the Underground" and hear a
train thunder overhcadp-wcli. yes.
Underground.
What fur
You why. 90 get M town.
lie texnrcfatn fiyl-w'cre do you
wnnt to en7 unploriaEly) 'urry up
lydy. don't like ali dye.
You Noting IiilL
Hc-Nottinr IN or Noting III
GhYte Hiation7
You Cat a vcuture)-Ghyte station.
/ think.
lie looks al you sourly. and you
return the look blandly, unconscious
IS that you have 10 his face mimick-
81 his coekniacation Of the words
Gate station.
He-whst eiawsH7
Yan alke al American idiots)--
First, please.
He-Roturu ticket7
You-Return7 No. want to go
there.
lie sareaatically) you nuv-
yer coming back ageyneT III you
hare. don't YOU want a returnl
Yau--oh. a round trip, yes. Of
course.
Ite-,Ere you hare tmeanlng here
"a your ticket. aud 'ere'a your
ehayuFr. Mykyate'
ThIa latter word, translated into
American English, means haste.
And ybu. aH yen frantically sweep
an an unasaorted mass of half
crowns. forms. shillingH. HiSpences
and three sorts of coppors Into your
purse. wish to say that YOU are
nukiug haste. hut uneonHciously
dropping into London dialect YOU
calculate: II am n-myklng hyate.
London Telegraph.