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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
CURE YOURSELF AT HOME.
ward, Elkhorn, Elroy, New Richmond

ward. Elkhorn, Elroy, New Richmond.
IViroque, Stoughton and Portage.
Democratic mayors were elected in
iGrantsburg, Hartford, Sheboygan
Falls, Plymouth, Fox Lake, Chiffon,
Mineral Point, Watertown, Alma,
Beaver Dam, Edgerton, Eagle, Mazo-
mamie, Baraboo and Fort Atkinson.
Citizens tickets We're elected in Fem
nimore, Thorp. Cedarburg. kilbourn,
Waterloo, Ledi, Horizon. Algoma,
Ikewaunoo, Morrill,. Rhinelander. Bur-
llington. Hartford. Boyd. Broadhead,
Lake Geneva, Omro, Port Washing ton.
Richland Center, West Bend, Reeds
burg and Evansville.
Four circuit Judges were elected, all
without opposition. as follows:
| Fifth circuit-George Clementson,
4 Lancaster.
sixth circuit-oris B. wyman. yiro-
qua.
Eleventh circuit-A. j. vinjo. Super
| Tor.
twelfth circuit-B. F. Dunwiddie.
GAINESVILLE.
In this tMilwaukee) county judge
Emil Wallber, republican, was elected
county judge.
IBRYAN,s CITY Is REPUBLICAN,.
Party Secures 4. 500 Majority In the
Municipal Election I'm Lincoln.
Omaha, April AIN Lincoln the home
! city OF w. j. Bryan. all the republican
l!candidates for city Offices Including ex-
else man and members of the school
lsboard, were elected today. In five of
the seven wards the republican candi-
lsdates for councilmen We're elected. The
leverage republican majority on city Off
l.ces ia estimated at about 1900. This is
1.-The mos. decisive republican victory in
Lincoln for years.
Following closely upon the heels OF the
Republican victory in Omaha last month,
South Omaha. where there resides u
large population Of mechanics and
Observation-Disclosures into the republican
column yesterday. "A. r. Kelley. repub-
l;lican candidate for mayor, was elected
by 500 ajority over Brennan, democrat.
At Beatrice the republicans elected
flour outsof six councilmen and alllmem-
beers of the school board. Al WyInore j.
i "A. Rsuling. republican. for mayor. was
leiected. All Ashland Mayor j. G. Rails
jsbeck, republican, was reelected. Other
Nebraska cities show republican gains.
DEMOCRATS WIN KANSAS CITY
Present Republican City Government
Overthrown by 1000 Majority.
Kansas City. Mo-. April 4.-The demo-
cratsselected James A. Reed mayor by a
4 majority of a least ! 900 over p. Sherry
/ Brown, Jr.. republican, yesterday. The
|entire democratic ticket, with the excep-
i8tion of a few members of the lower
4 house Of the city council, is elected The
present city government is republican.
Mayor Jones had a majority of 1,439 two
yearsago.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, April 4.-Incomplete
s|;returns indicate sweeping victory for
1.-the republican ticket. headed by John
4 lCombe for mayor. The ST. Joseph Ga
s|5zette. democratic, comedies the election
4 3ofSthe republican ticket.
Mexico. Mo-. April 4.-The democrats
won every office in the city election here
yesterday. w. Is. Potts was reelected
mayor.
4 MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP LOSES.
Il r. : + 4 - y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
HOT TIME AT MILWAUKEE.
Mayor Rose Re- Elected by Major.
ity OF About 5000.

ity of About 5000.
Milwaukee, April 4-One of the hot
test municipal campaigns Milwaukee
has ever seen closed last night with the
reelection of David s. Rose by a ma
jority OF 5000 or more
The principal issue was the passage
by the council of a new street car ordi-
nance which extended the franchise OF
the street railway company ten years.
or from 1924 to 1894. In return Accent
fare was granted by the company for
five years in the morning and evening
When the working people patronize the
cars. and Accent fare at all hours
after five years. The question was
| whether the working men would be
satisfied with this or feel that Mayor
Roses democratic administration had,
as claimed by the opponents OF the
measure, bartered away the rights OF
1.-The people for pittance. The result OF
the election shows the 1aboring classes
are satisfied with the cheaper fare.
Both parties split badly on this issue.
opponent, Henry II, Baumgaertner
Gratis and populists alike. The re-elec-
ltioissol Nd sItose ~ que 70 q remark
liable detection Of republican voters.
This was especially noticeable in sturdy
republican wards like the Seventh, Eff
lteenth and Sixteenth. For the first time
4 in its history the Seventh ward went
| democratic.
During the campaign Mayor Rose and
| his friends claimed he would receive
5000 republican votes and the returns
seem to show the estimate was not toe
1 high.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
To Enlist Filipino Musiciap.

Washington. April al reply to the
cable message received at the war de-
partment from Otis at Manila, asking
authority to enlist native Filipino mu-
sicians in the various regimental bands
in the islands. Adjt. Gen. Corbin today
sent cablegram authorizing their en-
|listment. The Filipnos are said to dis
play high degree of musical intelli-
gence and undoubtedly will prove very
desirable acquisitions to the military
bands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
cuban Customs Receipts.

Washington, April 4.The war de-
partment made public a comparative
statement of the customs receipts IN
Cuba for the months Of January and
February, 1899. With those of January
and February, 1900. The statement
shows the receipts of the island for
January and February, 1899. were So
!0l4.9s3, and those for January and Feb
ruary, 1900. We're $2,7726l9, an increase
for the two months of 1900 over the
same period in 1899 of s757,6s5.
Beggs' Blood Purifier makes sick
people WE'LL Miss May Meyer. Trini-
dad. Col, says: My blood and system
seemed all out of order, but since TAX
ing Beggs' Blood Purifier my general
health has been much improved It's
a good medicine for you. Geo. P. Pow
ers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

Purify the blood-cure disease; keep
the blood pure-prevent disease--these
two laws Of health constitute the mis-.
sion Of Beggs' Blood Purifier, the great
spring medicine. Best blood medicine
on the market" says Mrs. James Nc
Bride al sApalachaco ola. Fla, Geo. p. Pow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
] For over Fi1ty s ears.

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children while teething.
It soothes the child, softens the gums.
ailays all pain, cures wind collie and 10
the best remedy for dlarrhra. Twenty.
ave cents q bottle, s5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

H. Clark, Chauncey, Ga, says De-
Wits Witch Hazel eslye cured him OF
piles that has afnicted him for twenty
years. It 10 saisosa speedy cure for akin
d4seasss. Beware Of dangetous coun.
tst3slts. Al Arueglsts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

Senator Lodge, who had shown con-
siderable feeling on the subject. inti-
mated that he had uncovered lie in-
ltent of the friends of Mr.. Quay TO fill
buster,and therefore ne would not insist
upon holding the senate in session at
that late hour
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
KNOWN BY THEIR TUEEs.
A Boss Carpenters Queer Way of
Discerning Capable
Worknen.

Talking about the queer ways some. peo-
pie have CT sizing up a mans capabilities
Tor job, said a resident of Paterson, n.
j., to Washington Star reporter the other
day, there recently died in my town a
boss carpenter named Hobart, who had one
question which he always asked of journey
men who applied to him for employment
If the applicant was found to possess all
the other necessary qualifications Hobart
would ask:
what are your favorite tunes?"
Why, what do you want to know that
You whistle and sing some at your work,
don't your
ooh, yes
'Wen, what tunes do you generally whis-
'0h, there's old Hundred, and Aud
Lar L2ng syne,, and 4 Down by the Weeping
<e, That's enough" the boss would exclaim.
"You won't do for me. These tunes are
too slow for me. Good-day.''
,.6 On the contrary, if the applicant answered;
ooh, [ generally whistle Yankee Doodle,
or The Fishers Hornpipe, or something Of
that sort. the carpenter would say at once:
81 think you'll do! Take off your coat
if you want to and go to work.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
ORGANIZING BUS LINES.
Striking Street Car Men in St. Louis Have
22 Vehicles Running Regularly In OPP
position To transit Company.

St. Louis, June 3o.-The work of
establishing bus lines by the strikers
to compete with the st. Louis Transit
company in carrying passengers is
progressing. The committee that has
the matter in charge reports that
$4,000 has been raised for that pur-
pose and that p vehicles are now reg
ularly running. 1t is the intention to
divide the city into districts and es-
tablish regular lines that viii give the
public ample service to any portion
of the city. An appeal will be made
to the public to assist in establishing
these lines.
Mrs. Maggie Hyamas and Mrs. Ruth
Henry were convicted in the district
police court of assauIting and par
TALLY disrobing Julia Ray as she
stepped from Transit company car
at Tenth and Brooklyn streets Friday
night. Each was fined $50 and costs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
JOKE GAINED HIS POINT.
A Michigan statesman's clever Ruse
Worked on a Committee
on Pensions.

Not long ago Congressman Hank Smith,
OF the Second Michigan district, worked a Joke
on on the house committee on pensions 1t
snould be explained, says the Chicago Chron-
lcie, that tins committee is not the one
winch has charge of the pensions which
grew out OF the civil war, says a correspond
ent. Its functions appertain to the granting
OF pensions TO the widows and veterans of
the Mexican and Black Hawk wars and
other ancient unpieasantnesses It should
also be pointed out that one of their rules is
that no widow pension shall be larger than
IS a month. This proceeds upon the theory
that any widow who survives a veteran of
these wars must be a comparatively young
woman and that she must have married the
veteran In his dotage to get his pension.
The new member from Michigan appeared
before the committee at its last meeting and
IN an Incidental and smiling way alluded to
the rule.
''That is a fine rule said he in guileless
sort OF way. L sympathize with its purpose
and believe 1t should stand. But just to show
good faith l am going to propose an amend
ment, L move that 1t be amended so as to
read except in the case of widows over 100
years of age
The members of the committee are always
in favor of joke and the proposition was
adopted with a unanimous laugh.
And thereupon Hank" produced from his
pocket a bill to grant a pension of $l2 a
month to Mrs. Hixon, of Clinton, Mich. She
had Just passed her one hundredth year. 1t
was not necessary to explain that her hus-
band had served to within one day of the
time requisite to get a pension in the reg
ular manner. The committee reported the
bill favorably.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
WHY Dnn.t KIN files.

Many years ago 1 enlisted in the
army, but by ill-luck found myself a
dismounted man, in different corps
to that I anticipated serving in.
Moreover, it was greatly over
strength, and I had not much of a
chance for promotion, there being
many better men than I in front of
me, and I seriously thought Of pur-
chasing my discharge. One day we
were Paraded for the purpose of being
selected for a smart mounted corps,
and [ was very eager to go. The col
onel selected one here and there, and
at last he reached me, and passed me
by! I almost dropped with disap-
pointment. He had reached the sec
ond man below me when [ noticed
him put up his handkerchief to his
eye, remarling that a gnat had got
in it. He halted minute or so, and
turned round while he tried to get it
out. When he resumed his inspec-
ton he had forgotten to man or
two where he had left off, and re-
commenced at the man on my right,
and selected me in passing along the
second time. I went to the new reg
iment, carried everything in front of
me, obtained speedy promotion,
reached almost the highest rank
could, and am now enjoying very
decent pension, "aIl through a gnat.' -
I never allow my children to kill
dies.-A Soldier, in London Answers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Fable of the Small Bird.

Once upon a time there was a bantam
rooster with an immense opinion of him
self, and as he stood in the barnyard he
said:
II viii make stir in the world. I viii
attract attention"
Wherefore he began to crow Justify, al
though he had nothing much to crow
about.
Now it happened that far above the ban
ambient air. The hawk had not seen the
bantam, owing to the latter's diminutive
proportions, but when the bantam crowed
the hawk heard and in about 43 seconds
had his claws full and was contentedly
winging his flight homeward, while all was
still below.
Moral: It is not profitable thing to try
to make a noise in the world without
reasonable excuse.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Ok1ahoma,s Grent Peach Cron.

Guthrie, Ok, June 3O.-Oklahona is
now shipping several thousand bush
els of peaches a day to northern cities,
and the people of the territory are
reveling in the luscious fruit from
six to ten inches in circumference at
from 30 cents to so cents a bushel
The total crop of the territory ag-
gregates 100000 bushels All kinds
of plums are also ripening, and the
crop will reach $4,000 bushels.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
pamage bv wind and Han.

Mcmillan, Wis, June 29.-One of
the most heavy wind and hailstorms
that has visited this county for. years
passed over this place yesterday.
Hail fell the size of walnuts and for
half an hour the storm continued.
West of here grain was leveled to the
ground; shade trees were uprooted
and delayed traffic; several large
barns were blown fiat. and in one of
these three persons are supposed to
be- Several persons were hurt by
flying debris. Grain in some places
is reported to be totally destroyed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
a College Opened at Manila.

college Of primary and secondary edu-
cation was opened in Manila yester-
day in the presence of Judge Taft,
president of the civil commission, and
his colleagues. Judge Taft spoke in
fitting and effective terms of the sig
niffcance of the event. The institu-
ton is the first educational enterprise
in the Philippines that is not under
the control of the priests and that
looks fc1 support to the voluntary
contributions of the people,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Knights of the sou.

Abilene, Kan, June 3O.-The Farm
ers' trust, called knights of the Soil,
that was started in this state with
''Home Farm No. u here, has ended
its existence. The organization was
for the purpose of having a secret
lodge in which farmers should meet
and exchange views and also by the
mutual assistance that was to be fur
nished to those unable to help them
selves it was to be made possible to
hold grain through the periods of low
prices until there was an advance.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Trade In manufactures

Washington, June 30,-Forty mil
lion dollars worth of manufactures
were exported from the United States
in the month of May, 1900, and $685.
100000 worth of manufacturers ma
terials were imported into the United
States. This is a higher record than
was ever made in any preceding
month in the history Of our foreign
commerce.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
VERY Low RATES TO TEXAS,

Via NJ, *. d It. Ry., from Kansas City.
Low rate excursion tickets and one way
tickets will be sold by the NJ, K. & T. from
Kansas City, July 18th, 9Th and 9th, to
Texas. The excursion rates to the more i'm
portant points will be:
Denison, Sherman, Gainesville, Wichi-
Dallas, Fl Worth, Round Trip. 1900. 1900
Waco, Round Trip. .................. 1900
Temple, Bolton, Taylor, Round Trip. 400
Houston, Galveston, Round Trip. 1900
Tickets good until July 30th returning.
Good for ten days going and stopover in
Texas.
One-way tickets will be sold same dates at
$500 less than the above.
This opportunity does not come often.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Hurt Him professionally.

A New York barkeeper who was spend
ing his vacation in Maine found himself one
evening in hotel in Portland. While he
fingered terrible storm took place. The
windows of the room in which he was sitting
were broken by haiIstones almost as big
as eggs" The proprietor of the hotel mo-
ticed that the barkeeper turned aside to
drop tear.
Does the storm scare you?'' he ventured
to ask his guest.
ct isn't that" replied the barkeeper,
''but | can't bear to see so much cracked ice
wasted in a prohibition state. IN. Y. Mail
and Express
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
One
wOEaaanSS
Z Letter

IS + @0G60E'ed with two Of
Ekse best doctors fss ire city
for fsvO years ana haS no
relief ESnEkF ! azsees the
PksaEk3asas remedies
F<REy trouble was ulcer
alton Of ERfe uterus. ESuf-
feFez terribly could not
sleep nights and thought
sometimes fhaf death,
sv0ESE@ be such a relief
TO-oEayg ann a well w0-
sssas9 able to GkO my OVID
work. assshave asOfa RaiEss
: used f0zzs. bottles Of
lydia e. PfksEGkaass1SS Nege-
table Compound ana three
packages of SanaffVe
WASH and cannot praise
fkse medicines eEaOzEgEss .
MRS. ELIZA zN0AaA s.
6S4 Pine Sfss EaSf0ng Pa
AHrs. PSEsE6Esasas advises
suffering women without
charge
Lydia z. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Badly Hurt.

John Lancaster, the comedian, was
sightseeing with Tommy Atkins in
Quebec one day, and they had as com
panion and guide an old soldier.
When they reached the Wolfe monu-
ment, which is located on a historic
spot, Tommy said: "'Wot's this?"
The guide replied: 's'Ere's Were
great zero FELL did hit 'urt i'm %
asked Tommy Curt 'i1nt" replied
the guide, ''W'y hit killed 'in!'' San
Francisco Argonaut.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Dole Induoted into Omce,

Honolulu, June % correspond
ence).-The new Hawaiian territorial
government was formally inaugu-
rated on June 14,(when Gov. Dole took
the oath of office and delivered his
inaugural address, In Honolulu the
day was observed as a general holiday.
The ships in the harbor were dressed
in the colors, and flags fioated every
where throughout the city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Clark would PUNISH His Enemies.

New York, June SOW. A. Clark,
of Montana, according to personal
friend of Richard Croker, has prom
Used Mr.. Croker a democratic national
campaign subscription of $1,0OO,O0O
The story goes that Mr.. Clark, bitterly
resenting his treatment in the United
States senate, is willing to give
largely in order to bring about the
defeat of the republican ticket.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
N1arouettc. ON Lake superior,

is one of the most charming summer resorts
reached via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway.
Its healthful location, beautiful scenery,
good hotels and complete immunity from
hay fever, make a summer outing at Mar
quette, Mich, very attractive from the
standpoint of heath, rest and comfort.
For a copy OF The Lake Superior Coun-
try containing a description of Marquette
and the copper country, address, with four
"a cents in stamps to pay postage, Geo. H.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Horrors of Mar

The hardworked humorist sat at his desk,
and without the slightest apparent effort he
dashed this off:
''Why do you Picking here?" asked Isl
noitering in the imperial neighborhood
Because 1 am going to Taku, was the re-
fierce reply.
Yet such things as this were not men
toned among the horrors of war discussed at
The Hague conference. = Baltimore Amer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
The Lost Thrill.

'Have you ever felt the thrill that comes
from having sweet girl look up into your
eyes and tell you that she loves your
No. My nearest approach to it was
when the loveiest maiden / ever knew put
her arms around my neck, and with her
sweet lips close to mine, said: George, I
adore you .
''And you weren't thrilled by that?'
'.Nope, I was just about to be thrilled
when her father, who happened, without
our knowledge or consent, to be standing
back of me, got into action. ! wouldn't
insult the feeling l had by calling it mere
thrill. Chicago Times-Herald
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
The McLNins Brinc Suit.

Chicago, June 3O.-As a result of
the expulsion from the board of
trade Charles r. McLain and his
brother Albert C. NfcLain, each
brought suit yesterday for 100000
damages against the directors for al
legged slanderous statements.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05

None can foresee the outcome of the quar-
rel between foreign powers over the di-
vision of China It is interesting to watch
the going to pieces of this ancient but un-
progressive race. Many people in America
are also going to pieces because of dyspep-
STA, constipation, blood. liver and stomach
diseases. We are living too fast. but
strength, vigor and good health can be re-
tanned if we keep off and cure the above dis
eases with Hostetter's Stomach BItters.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
BEST for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. c..
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
THE OREGON ASHORE.
Great BattIeship Went on the Rocks s.
Miles North or Che Foo During
q Fog.

London, June 3O.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Times, tele-
graphing yesterday, says: ''The
United States battleship Oregon went
ashore in fog off Hoo Kie island,
35 miles north of Che Foo Messrs.
Jardine, Mathieson & Co. are send
ing her assistance
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Z WcuId Dencnd.

Employer According to your credentials
you are a man of unimpeachable honesty.
How much wages do you ask?
Honest Applicant depends. If you
have a cash register in the shop [ should
have to ask $25 per week. If there is no reg
lister I might be satisfied with $l5-Boston
Transcript.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
spanIsh Fever in the Territorv.

Claremore, I. T., June 3O.-The
Spanish fever has appeared IN this
section of the territory, and is prov
ing fatal wherever it appears. Ar
engagements will be made to inoculate
as protection against it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Texns Leads YI,en, AM

fully 500 railroads in the United States
is in progress. The track laid by the
roads from January 1 to June 80 viii
be about 1864 miles, Texas leading
and New Jersey and Maryland bring
ing up the rear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Mrs. Eaw.n Gou1d.s Iewels Rscovered.


New York, June 3O.-A large guam
tity of jewels, valued at about $4,000,
which was recently stolen from the
apartments of Mr.. and Mrs Edwin
Gould in London, have been recovered
and the man in whose possession the
jewels were found is under arrest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-05
Time Wasted.

Il is said of a certain learned man that
he spent half his lifetime acquiring fluency
in ten different languages, and then went
and married wife who never gives him a
chance to get a word in edgeways. Bits