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Evening journal., 1899-10-24
A SANTIAGO SAILOR
WHO FOUGHT ON THE BROOKLYN,
BEFORE JUDGE BALL TODAY.

hEh VANA HNRRH AAthAtit AR~ifAA T.
Anyone who was brave enough TO
night ON the Brooklyn In the battle at
Santiago has no business wandering
about the country. You can 60"
These were the words used by Judge
Ball in City Court this morning to 49,
year-old Joseph Garent, who was ar
rested by officer Pierce yesterday In
company with Howard Applegate. who
escaped from the Ferris Reform School.
The officer presumed that possibly
Garent might be another boy who had
got away from the institution and lock-
ed him mp.
AT this mornings session Of court
Joseph stated to Judge Ball that he had
served on the United States cruiser
Brooklyn, during her fight at Santiago
de Cuba, as second-class apprentice.
That he lived in Boston, but had left,
however, about four years ago and was
now on his way to Baltimore Joseph
once had a medal presented to him by
the citizens Of Brooklyn. but he was
compelled 10 part with it for bread.
The following cases were also dis
posed Of. Samuel Patterson, indecent
conduct, $500 bail for hearing to-mor-
row. Irene Gala and Charles Cham
bers. disorderly conduct, Chambers dis
missed, costs imposed on Gala; Charles
Shields, assault and battery. $40 and
costs; James Connolly. Robert Welsh,
frank Wilson. Frank W. Awful. John
Carr and Michael Anderson, drunk, 81
and costs each.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
ro Bring RusINEss HERH.

The action OF the Industrial Com
mission. in session at Washington. is
expected to bring much business to Del
aware. URder the New Jersey laws
corporations chartered there are com
PEELED to keep in the office of the CON
pany in that state the original stcct
and transfer books Under the Della
ware laws corporations chartered in
this state only have to keep a dHpli-
cate act of books in the Delaware offlce
AS this feature is appreciated by large
corporations it is expected by the au-
thorities that several large combine
now doing business under the New lcr
sey law will withdraw from that state
and secure new charters in Delaware.
Another feature that is expected tobrine
increased business to this state is that
the annual corporation tax here Is much
less than in New Jersey.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

II your barber Is unsatisfactory
try Clayton House Tonsorial Palace.
Bishop Coleman and the mission
arv OF this diocese have invited Rev.
George c. Hall to become rector Of Cal
vary Church, Brandywine hundred.
-Presbyterians OF this city are de-
using plans to raise $4,000 TO pay
debts on all the churches of the presDy-
terry.
-Brandywine M. E. Church has re-
Gently added fifty new members 70 its
list
Rev. p. owen Jones, of St Johns,
New Brunswick. has accepted call 70
become rector of st. Michaels Church,
this city.
House barges Dover and Croydon,
recently launched by the Jackson and
Sharp Company, We're delivered TO their
owners, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, yesterday afternoon.
Dunbar and Company's dredge,Al-
rha, was placed on the marine railway
of the Jackson and Sharp Company
yesterday afternoon for a general over
hauling.
John Bennett, a machinist at the
shops of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany, had the fingers of his left hand
mashed while at work yesterday after
noon.
The legislators who have just re.
turned from Norfolk. are contemplat
ing a trip to Niagara Falls, probabl,
early next Spring.
The work Of putting metal cor
nice on the new building at Tenth an'
Market streets was begun yesterday al
ternOon.
The Street and Sewer Department
Is putting in a new crossing at Secon'
and Van Buren, streets.
-Onicer Pierce yesterday arreste
Hastings Applegate. a boy who reeent
ly disappeared from the Ferris Indus
trial School.
Charles Douglass, who is gardene
for W. r. Brinckle. of the Highlands
has raised two large pumpkins one O
which weighs l22 pounds, and the othe
100 pounds. and six feet in circuRfer
ence
Wilmington Conclave. No. p, an
Delaware Conclave, No. 43O, Improve
Order Heptasophs viii visit Pen
Conclave, No. SO, OF Chester, Pa, tC
, mc-row evening.
-Corinthian Lodge. Shield of Homo
will initiate a number Of candidates o
October 81.
Joseph W. Dolan mas brought su
in the Superior Court for a dlvor'
II from his wife. Mary A. Dolan.
Register of Wills Crossan h.
a granted letters of administration G
+ the estate of William Thorp TO Isas
j Thcrp.
1. The Delaware kindergarten ASS
) citation held a meeting at Friend
I'll School yesterday afternoon.
"A couple calling themselves N
It ana Mrs. John Osborne, of Brookly
s. has recently beat several boardin
house keepers in the city.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
Board Of Education Last Night
Decided Not to Close the
Schools To-day.
SAYS INTEREST WAS LACKING
AND THE MEMBERS DID NOT
DEEM 1T ADVISABLE TO BREAK
IN UPON THE TERM WHICH
HAD ONLY RECENTLY BEGUN.

There did not seem to be enough in
terest displayed among scholars re-
garding Delaware Day at the exposi-
ton to warrant the Board OF Education
closing the public schools to-day
Such was the reply made to an Even
ing Journal reporter by Lewis b. Nor
row, OF the Board Of Education Teach
ers' Committee this morning. when
asked why the schools had not closed
to-day In honor OF Delaware Day al the
National Export Exposition.
Continuing Mr.. Morrow said: There
Is no feeling against the observance ~
the day by any member of the board
but as the scholars and teachers dis
played no especial interest," IL was
deemed advisable not TO close the
schools. This action vas decided upon
for two reasons beyond the one above
quoted. First. that as the school term
has just about commenced the board
did not consider It proper to break in
upon thes tudies of the pupils. and
second that az Saturdays are holidays
both teachers and scholars have ample
opportunity 10 attend the exposition
with but very little additional cost
number Of teachers were called
upon, but expressed no opinion on the
matter.
Many school children were Interested
In the closing of the schools to-day and
number OF them last night cOnRre-
gated about the entrance to the board
rooms, anxiously awaiting the decision
OF the board relative 10 closing The
schools Their crestfallen and disap-
pointed looks as they departed after
learning the decision OF the directors.
showed plainly that they we're chag-
rlned at the opinion reached.
One well-l5nown politician and promi-
nent business man said this morning
"The Board of Education Is compOaed
Of a lot OF old fogies and an they knew
others"
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
REPORT ON LEAGUE ISLAND

SURGEON-GENERAL NOTES I'M
PORTANT IMPROVEMENTS AT
NAVY YARD.
The surgeon general of the navy, Ad-
miral Van ReyPen, in his annual re-
port concerning League Island Navy
Yard, says:
'The health of the yard has been
comparatively good. The surface of the
yard to the west of Main street has
been considerably raised by material
taken from the back channel. The
marine barracks are not well adapted
for their purpose, being too small and
badly arranged. Extensive sanitary
Improvements are now being made,
and when these are finished the hy-
gienic condition OF the yard will be sat
isfactory. AS soon as the contemplated
system of sewers is carried out, and the
drainage of the island completed, the
great objection to this yard from a
sanitary point Of view will have prac-
tically disappeared"
The medical officer calls attention tc
the advisability of making the League
Island Laboratory a testing station fol
the examination of all supplies for this
yard and station which call for &
chemical analysis or testing prior Z,
their acceptance.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
READING MATTER

ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASS Ii
BRARIES IN SCHOOLS UNDER
WAY. lt
AS a result OF a conference between
Miss M. c. /. Williams. assistant super
intendent of public schools, and Ii
brarian Enos l.. Doan, the plan of es-
tablishing class libraries in public
schools is being tried
The books are to be used at the dis
erection Of the teachers as an incentive
to scholars to gain a coveted volume
as a reward for good work To the
teachers who have already sent in Their
application to Librarian Doan, twenty.
five books each has been sent. Glasses
in schools Nos. s, IL. Is, II, % and 2l
have already received their books. Al
school No. 10 the library for his class
was practically selected by William
Ward, a scholar in the tenth grade
THE series includes works OF fiction
biography. history and science.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
WoRKMRN FINp A HANp.

Several days ago a p, w. a b.
freight engine was run into the local
shops for a general overhauling, and
while the workmen were taking Il
apart a human hand was discovered
under the trucks From all appearances
the hand had been cut of just below
the elbow. and had been In the engine
so long that It has become petritied
But three fingers remained on IL. The
hand has been placed on exhibition i
the Office Of Detective William T
lanes
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
NEW MEMBER CHOSEN
BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED
SUCCESSOR TO Mr.. PYLE.

SUCCESSOR TO Mr.. PYLE.
At last nights meeting OF the Board
OF Education. Dr. Thomas o. Cooper.
of No. 81 West street, was chosen %
fill the vacancy caused by the resigua-
ton Of Senator John Pyle. OF the First
ward.
Thomas Huey. OF the Tenth ward
presented his resignation as a member
OF the board and it was accepted with
regret by his fellow members The
cause for his retirement is that he Will
move from the ward he represents.
The Teachers Committee reported
uniavcrably on the proposition TO close
the schools to-day on account OF DolS-
ware Day at the Philadelphia Export
Exposition. The report WAS adopted.
Mr. Carter. Of the Committee on Re-
pairs. reported unfavOrably on paint
ing the windows of Washington Street
School. and suggested that curtains be
used. The matter was left with the
committee
A communication from John W
! Iowber. janitor OF school No. 10, ask
3 ing that his seaary be increased froih
] $3.50 TO $500 was referred 10 the Neat
/ Fuel and Ventilation Committee
The Printing Conmittee reported
lhaving awarded the contract for print.
/ ing the p-lintendent's report to the
: Franklin Printing Company. Their
. was some discussion among the mem.
bers Of the committee. one OF the mem
/ bers OF the board being a stockhOldel
in the company, and the rules OF th'
( board prohibit a member prohtlnl
through a contract It was decided
that this case did not como under thl
prohibition.
The Heat, Fuel and Ventilation Com
mittce reported repairs necessary q
several school radiators and OF harlnl
made repairs to a number of others
Treasurer Bartram reported S20.Sl7.
d 06 placed on deposit to the credit OF tn
: board by the state treasurer as IN
city's share OF the state school fund
= Last year the amount was S2i 1885,
/ and the previous year s24.4s6.96.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
CHALLENGE IssnEn

The Royal Blue football team has
been fully organized and would like to
hear from all local teams averaging
eighty-five pounds. The following is the
lineup: H. Wood, centre; c. Hanna,
quarterback; NJ. Hintson. left half
back; j.. Pierce. right half-back; W.
Ridgway, full-back; c. Eckard, right
guard; J. Boyle, left guard. c. Murphy
guard; ]. Boyle, left guard; c. Murphy
r. Baldwin. right end; H. Bice. left
end. Challenges will be received by
William Ridgway, Eighth and Wilson
treets.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
Y. M. D. C.'s NIGHT OFF"
THERE WAS A GOOD TINE AT THE
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT.

Members of the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club had a pleasant might or
in their rooms last evening This was
the first of a series that will be given
during the Winter. Musical selections
were by a mandolin club, comprising
Aristide DeLucca, Joseph FicciO,
James Pennetto, and John Grella. John
Finnegan, Aristide DeLucca and Will
liam f. McNulty sang solos. Professor
AgostOn performed sleight-of-hand and
card tricks.
The committee arranging last night S
entertainment was composed of Mat
thew ID. Murphy, Frank J. McNulty
Harry E. Bucher, Herman E. First and
c. c. Montgomery.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
HIGH SCHOOL VS.. g. M. 7. S.

On Thursday afternoon the Whining
ton High School football team viii
meet the team of the Central Manual
Training School, Of Philadelphia, at the
Front and Union street grounds. This
team is one of the strongest in Phila-
delphia, and the game is expected to
prove an exciting and interesting one
as 1t will be closely contested.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
MEETING oF MnsICIANs.

Those interested in forming a musi-
cal society met again last evening in
Professor Clymer's room, where a
committee of five was appointed to
make further arrangements toward or
ganization. Each meeting shows con-
siderable progress made, and the so
ciety bids fair to be an established Or
ganization.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
MERCHANT oF VENICE. +.

Marshall Darrach, who gave recital
Of The Merchant of Venice" at the
New-Century Club building last night,
attracted a large and enthuiastic audi
ence' which was loud in it's praise OF
his excellent impersonation of the char
acters in the play. st. Johns orches-
ira rendered selections before and af.
ter the reading.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
LORD GETS A BERTH
THE FORMER DELAWAREAN AP.
POINTED AS MINISTER TO AR
GENTINE REPUBLIC.

THE FORMER DELAWAREAN AP-
POINTED AS MINISTER TO AR
GENTINE REPUBLIC.
Washington, Oct 24-William p.
Lord, Of Oregon, has been appointed
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to the Argentine Re
public
Ex-Governor William Paine Lord, OF
Oregon, ,wasan applicantfor thePeruvian
mission last Spring, but that was not
available, and in April last he was ten
dered the mission TO Persia, which had
just been vacated by the transfer OF
Professor A. S. Hardy to Greece. Cover
nor Lord declined to go to Teheran
and has been waiting for months for 8
vacancy in a South American post
which has now been found for him By
the retirement OF w. /. Buchanan, OF
Iowa, from the Argentine mission. Mr.
Lord was born in Dover, Del, in 1889
was educated at Fairfield College. New
York, and studied law under the late
Judge George p. Fisher. he served
during the war for the Union with the
Delaware cavalry with the rank of ma
jor. For a short time thereafter he
held a lieutenancy in the regular army
but settled in Salem, Oregon, in 1868
where he became prominent at the bar
He served a term in the State Senate
and then went on the bench and while
holding that place was elected governor
in 1894, as successor to the Populis
Pennoyer His term as governor ex
pired in January last.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
WILLIAM LAcEY I.ocArrn

William Lacey. who has been missing
from his home in Chester since Tues
day last, has been located in New Cas-
tie Although fears were entertained
by his friends for his safety, he Is alive
and enjoying good health.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
MISS ANNIE coNRoY INJURED.

Miss Annie Conroy, while riding her
bicycle at Fifth and Coleman streets
last evening. ran into an obstruction
left there by several workmen who
were repairing the sewer, and sustain
ed a shaking up and some bruises.
Miss Conroy lives at Sixth avenue and
Duncan street.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
TO ATTEND CoNvoCATIoN.

Harry Galbraith. grand high priest
of the Royal Arch Masons, of Della
ware, left this city for Boston last
night, where he will attend the one
hundredth convocation OF the Grand
Chapter Of Massachusetts.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
CHRISTIAN WORKERS MEET
LOCAL UNIONS FALL RALLY LAST
NIGHT AT ST PAUL'S CHURCH.

The local union of Christian Endeav-
orers held its Fan rally last evening in
ST. pauls NJ. T. Church. and was
largely attended A meeting O this
kind is generally held before theopenine
of the state convention and that OF last
night was preliminary to the conven-
tion which opens at Middletown to-
morrow.
The services We're in charge Of Rev
William Main Schall, OF First Presby-
terian Church, who made a short ad-
dress, after which a praise and prayer
meeting was held After the singing
of several hymns, Mr.. Schall read the
Scripture lesson from Matthews XIII
which was followed by prayer Rev
+. r. Little. OF Baltimore, made a shori
address. and Rev. Charles Wesley
Smith sang several solos.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
ROBBER sCARFD OFF.

An attempt was made to rob the
rooms Of the Wilmington Whist Club,
at No. 1903 West Thirteenth street, by
an unknown eolored man on Sunday
night. His efforts We're foiled, how
ever, by Charles Russell.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
rypIogIoN oF coFFEE poT

William Morris. colored. who is serv-
ing time at New Castle Jail. was bad,
scalded by the explosion Of coffee poi
caused by the prevention OF the escaps
of steam. He was sent TO the Delaware
State Hospital at Farnhurst for treat
ment.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
RrpoRr or THE CHIEF.

Chief Of Police Dolans annual report
has been Issued It contains forty-eight
pages, and among the pictures are
those of Turnkey Lewis Hammerer and
Daniel Mcguire, who died in
sos. Tstlf5AB
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
NJ. E. PREACHERS ASSOCIATION

A meeting of the Wilmington NJ. E.
Preachers Association was held yes
terday, and it was decided to hold
union services on Thanksgiving Day at
Scott M. E. Church. DR.. w. L. S. Muir
ray read an interesting paper on In
dustrial Competition and Co-opera-
tion," which was discussed.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
cOAL. WOOD And GRAM.

II. T. Sergeant. Coal and Wood ofllce
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood FOR open gratex.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE ARCHDEACONRY WILL BE
HELD AT DELAWARE CITY. NO
VEMBER / AND 2.

AAA@A@Af a 4 AtA-A@2A W AM ~ I ANO-
VEMBER 1 AND 2.
On Wednesday and Thursday, No
vember 1 and 2, the sixth annual con-
vention Of the archdeaconry Of Will
mington will be held in Christ Church,
Delaware City. The program is as fol-
lows:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
1890 a. m.-The benediction OF the
memorial font; morning prayer and
holy communion; eelebrant and
preacher, the bishop of Delaware.
7.30 p. m.-Services and address, sub
ject, The Church," 1, "A Kingdom, E"
Rev. George c. Hall. d. D.; 2, Her
Principle and Laws" Rev. Henry Ward
Cunningham 3, Her Call to Loyalty, !"
James ID. Carter.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2.
9.3e a. m.-Business session.
1890 a. m.-The holy communion,
~elebrant, the bishop of Delaware;
preacher, Rev. Robert w. Forsyth.
to $3.50 D. m.-Subject, Christian
Socialism," 1, What Is IT," Charles
NJ. Curtis: 2, "The Relation of the
Church to It." Rev. William NJ. JEFF
ferris, ID. D., discussion to be opened by
Rev. e. X. Miller.
4 to 5 p. m.-"Some Misconceptions
Concerning the Church," 1, "As to Re.
pentance," Rev. Kensey J. Hammond;
| 2. "As to Conversion" Rev. William J
Wilkie; 3, ''As to Sanetification, Rev
II. B. Phelps; discussion to be opened
by Rev. George A. Elliott.
7.30 p. m.-Service and address; sub
| iect, Some Phases of the Missionary
Spirit" 1, Faith" Rev. F. NJ. Munson
Ii. d.; 2, Zeal" Rev. John S. Bunten
3, Sacrifice" the bishop of Delaware
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN

II. 4. Sergeant. Coal and Wood office.
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone 81
Reeieaned Oats. Hay and Straw.
Evening journal., 1899-10-24
EARLY TO PRESS.

The Evening Journal to-day takes all
Of its employees, as its guests, to the ex-
position. They will spend the day and
the evening there, being entertained at
lunch by the paper. The paper goes
TO press three hours earlier than usual
In order to enable its force to partici-
pate in the esjoyments and benefits Of
Delaware Day.
For the best account Of the day al
the exposition secure to-morrow's is
sue Of the Evening journal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
OLD AND UNsERvIcEABLE.
washington start

Captain Dickins, Of the navy, and
Major Hopkins, Secretary Ayers mill
tary aid. composing a Joint board APP
pointed to plan a scheme OF divisions
Of the guns acquired in Cuba by the
army and navy, have just returned to
Washington from visit to Watcrvliet
and New York armorioS. where they
made Il personal inspection OF the ord
nance. The guns have only recently
arrived in this country. the last lot
coming en- the Mississippi about ten
days ago. There are eishty-two can
non atWatcrvliet and forty-two ut
the New York arsenal.
The examination revealed the fact
that only n small portion OF the ord
nance is of modern make and service
able. From the fact that this small
proportion is made up OF calibcrs diff
ferent from our own standards, re-
curing the provision of separate
store Of ammunition, it is not proba-
bic that any of it will be issued for
actual service to either army or navy.
At WatervJet the guns are in many
cases most interesting specimens of the
gun founders art. being more than n
century old, though 1t is said that the
Spanish made use in the Cuban war
Of even this antiQuated ordnance.
There are also in the collection two
howitzers made by Rodman in the
United States.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Williamsburg. Va. Feb. 1s-Prof.
Charles Edward Bishop. one of the
State vicc-prcsidents. who constitute
the State Executive Committee OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, has
accepted an invitation to address the
convention Of the associate which
meets-at an carly day in Hampton.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Henri Mouqun. who
came down from New York to spend
some time ut their country home near
town, have returned
Miss Henrietta Booth. of Carriers
Grove. who has been the CUES; of Prof.
ana Mrs. j. Leslie Hall for several
days, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Denmead, who
have been snowbound for IL week at
their country home, Port Arthur" on
the James river reached town Yester-
day
a large number of Northern visitors
nrc expected here as soon as the wea III
or opens many of whom are anxious
10 make the trip to jamestown Island
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
IINEDEl,N.

Boydton, Va, Feb. 1S.-Thursday at
the home of the bride. Miss Sallie Bel
Crute. daughter of the late Mr.. ]. V.
Crute. was united in marriage to Mr..
NJ. p. Watkins, of Newport News, by
the Kew. j. Is. VIM. Of the Methodist
Church. here. After the ceremony the
happy pair left for Gill's Station on
the Atlantic and Danv,ue railway
where they boarded an eastbound train
for their home, in Newport News, Va.
Mr. Eddie Rainey, of Danville. Va,
and his bride. who was n Miss Halle
wood. of this county. passed through
here en- route from oxford. n. c.. for
Danville. Va. where they will reside in
the future
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
New York,
Philad elphia
and Norfolk
\ Railroad.
QUICK TIME-Low RATES.

QUICK TIME-LOW RATES.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MONDAY,
April. - i>1S.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
1:45 a. m. daily. except Sunday -(Poyts-
mouth, High street. 1850 4. III
Arrive at Philadelphia $40 y.
m. New York Mt IS y. m.
LEAVE NORFOLK
eco D. m daily; Port smouth. High street
$50. Arrive At Philadelphia
$40 n. m New York. 7;i3 4. M
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
900 q. NJ. daily: Portsmouth. High street
$40 leaving New TUTK ut 5 700
r. m: philadelphia II 10 p. m.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
$50 p. m. daily. except Sunday (Ports-
mouth. High street. 500 p. nj
leaving New York ut $50 a. III. i;
Philadelphia. 1920 a III.
Close connection made with all rail and
sound lines to and from Boston
Pullman Sleeping Cars on night trains
between Jersey CITY. Philadelphia and
Cane Charles
Pullman Buffet Parlcr Cars on day trains
between Philadelphia and Cape Charles.
Through tickets sold and baggage
checked At Wakes Agency, under At
lart:c Hotel. and on steamers
II, II. CCcilE
General F.sscrscr cni Freight Ascn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
I.XECIa BUISG.

Lynchburg. Va. Feb. 1s.-Harrison
and Holly Graham, n colored couple.
were frozen to death in their cabin,
near Rustburg, Campbell county, on the
night of the great snow storm. They
were found sitting upright in their
chairs. cold in death. They were well
provided with fuel and provisions. but
II is thought that the intense cold. COM
nined with extreme old age. prevented
them from taking care of themselves