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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
A Beautiful Surprise Party.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

1O Gu0 IultOI VI tuo OioPasSn'
The old family residence of the
late Rev. J. n. Bailey was visited on
the night of December 2ssh, 1900,
by a large company of the reighbors
and friends of the family in the
capacity of donation party. This
kindly deed was done in loving
remembrance of the greatly re7ered
father and mother of Mr.. j. E and
Miss Laura Baily who still reside in
the dear old homestead. The gifts
were many and useful-among them
one attracted special attention, as 1t
bore the name of the venerable and
elect lady Grandma Corley.
The recipients OF these gifts will
ever feel deeply grateful to ell who
so royalty and tenderly rem embered
them, and so beautifully honored
their departed parents. A touching
event of the evening was the direct
ing of the attention of tbs assembly
to the beautiful memorial tabl t
q lorning the walls Of the psrlor,
upon which were inscribed the names
of father, mother and son with the
appropriate words: "Go9e but not
Forgotten" being literally verified
in the loving deeds of those present.
Precious is the consolation that the
memory of the pure and the just is
fraught with Immortality.
It is most gratifying to ell our
Lutheran people to know that Rev.
j. H. Bailey, for many years the be-
loved pastor of st. Stephens Lutbe-
ran church is held in such affection
ate and sacred remembrance and
his children are 80 greatly respected
and loved.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

It is not at all pleasant to be
eternally dunning delir quent sub
scribers nor is it profitable either,
therefore we are determined to strike
the names of all such from our list.
Before doing so, however, we will give
them another opportunity to settle
a representative OF the Dispatch will
attend the Auditor on bis rounds
and it is hoped and expected that
all who are in arrears will met him
when in their neighborhood and pay
a portion if not all what they &c
due. Do not wait for him to hunt
you up but find him and pay him
what You can.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
Dots from Rocky Well.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Pet Riley and sister, Of
Saluda, spent few days last week
with relatives and friends in this
section.
MIR. Richard Moak and family, of
Brookland, are visiting Mrs. Louisa
Keisler.
Mr.. Collie Long spent the holi-
days with his uncle, Mr.. James Keis-
Ter, near Leesville.
MIR. Doyle Keisler spent Christ
mas and holidays with relatives and
friends in Saluda.
Mr.. G. A. Rawl has his new dwell
ing house completed and Mr.. James
Smith will move in it during the
holidays.
Miss Maude Chaplin, teacher of
Center school, after treating her
scholars left for her home in Rock
Hill to spend Christmas with her
parents. She gave her scholars a
weeks holiday.
Mr.. George Rawl cut pine tree
that measured five feet at the stump.
It made five thousand shingles and
enough timber left to make over
five thousand feet of lumber. This
was q fine tree.
Mrs. Sarah Hallman died at bel
brothers, Mr.. Joe Taylor, Wednes
day morning and was buried at
Shiloh M. E. church by Rev. ". b
Roof. Our sympathy is extended te
the family in their bereavement.
c.. E L.
December "a, 1900.
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The British government has plae-

The British government has plat-
ed an order for fifty thousand mules
to he purchased in America a. once,
cons' q leutly mule flesh is Oh the up
ward grade, those Of our farmers
needing farm mules had better pur-
chase at once before the prices 90
out Of sight. The Gregory R5ea
Mule Co, Of Columbia, have On hand
IS head of mules and horses, which
they bought right, and they prop oss
to sell quick so as to get out of wo k
aad get more before the Biitisbers
get started. Now is tie time 10
buy as the "earIy bird catches the
worm
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
The County Pension Board.

Ths County Pension Board will
meet at Lexington, G H, Monday,
January 21st, 1901, at II O'Clock, a.
m, for the purpose of organizing
and receiving applications for pen
sions. Widows are re tquired to sign
their applications with their OVID
initials. S. M. Roof, Chairman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea'
twenty-five cents bottle.
1t is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXTNG ON.
In the Probate Court.

In the Probate Court.
E. T. Rsach. as Administrator cf the Es-
tate of Wesley Y0unginsr. deceased,-
Plaintiff. again;t
"A. Younginer and others, Defendants.
Complaint to sell land in aid o. assets.
DURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
L Curt OF Probate Of Lexington County
in the above entitled action, will sell be-
fore the court house door IN Lexington
county on the first Mondsy in January
next, within the legal hours Of sale, the fol-
loving property towit:
Al. that piece, parcel or tract Of land sit
uate, lying and being in the county and
State aforesaid on the north side Of High
Hill creek and adjoining lands OF J.sse
Swygert, J. II. Hitler, Lott Lowman and
Henry Harman, containing seventy acres,
more or less.
Also; all that piece, parcel or tract Of
land, situate, lying and being in the county
and State aforesaid on sonth side of High
Hill creek. adj ,ining lands Of Cathar!ne
Jumper, Henry Ha-man, Y 4. Yaungintr,
AMI perhaps others. containing twenty
four acres. more or less
TERMS OF SALE One ha,f of the
purchase money to be paid in cash: the
balance on a credit Of twelve months. the
credit portion to be s. cured by bond OF the
purchaser and mortgage OF the premises:
the credit portion to besr interest from the
day Of sale at the rate Of eight per cent.
per aDnum. The purchaser may pa: AL
cash if so desired. Purchaser to pay for
papers and stamps. As an earnest of good
faith the purchaser of the 7O-acre tract will
be required to deposit S100 with the Judge
of Probate within one holr after the sid
tract is bid Of. otherwise it will be imme-
diately resold to the highest bidder with
out further advertisement: and the pu--
chaser of the "a acre tract will be required
to deposit $50 with the Judge o. Probate
within one hour after said tr .ct OF land is
bid of, and in case of his failure to do so the
premises will be forthwith ,esoll to tie
highest bidder without fnrther advertise
ment.
GEORGE S DRAF rs, J. ? L. G.
December 10, 1900. Avs.
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Notice..

DY VIRTUE OF An ORDER OF THE
ID Frota.e Court. will sell for ca.h the
entire p rsonal pr p .rty Of William Lang
ford, deceased at his late residence Ill
Hol O. Cr K toTIsaip, et 10 O'Clock H.,
on tie l7;h d.y OF January, 1901. consist
ing of Mules Cat;l', She'p, Hogs, Corn,
Fodder. Cotton. Seed, Plantation Tools,
Household anI X tcren Furniture. &c
No property 20 os removed until terms OF
sale are complied With.
JAMES u. LANGF0RD.
Executor.
January Fad, 1901 3wlo.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
Dec. 2S, 1900.

Capid, the preachers ard willing
hearts have been kicking up racket
during the holiday mouth. When
ever young couples burn the midnight
oil tee services of a m!nister is gen
erally the result.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

Mason's select soda crackers, milk
biscuit, ginger snaps in nice sc ard
lOc packages. Square lemon, penny
assorted. and fine fancy mixed cakes.
All at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply iron and Quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

There is to be no cutting end
slashing Of Lexington county. Every
attempt to do go has proven dismal
failure
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
For Sale.

ASA CCMMITTFE APPOINTED BY
N Lexington Lodge No. l52A T. NJ, we
offer for sale two lots on Church Street,
opposite st S'ephen's church lot, each fac
ing on SAID street 50 feet ard having a
depth of 2tS feet. Also three lots facing
on Corley Street, sizs s9xi4O feet. For
iur:her particular, apply to
J. Z. RAWL. Chairman,
J J. TAYLOR,
G. u. HARMAN.
January 2nd, 1851.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

going of the old century and the
incoming of the new by painting the
town red. There was certainly a
hot time in this old town that night.
Samuel B. George, as administra-
tor, will sell the personal property
of the estate of Elijah Wingard, de-
ceased, at the old home place next
Saturday at IL a. m.
Talk about your Cough Cures as
much as you want, but at last there
is none to compare with the results
of Hilton's Cough Cure. For sale
at the Bazaar. Price, 25c. a bottle.
Mr.. j. F. Mack, who is charged
with killing a negro near CASTOR,
came to town last Wednesday and
surrendered himself to the Sheriff.
He gave bond for his appearance at
court and was released.
At meeting Of the County Board
of Control last Thursday, W. j.
MeCartha was elected dispener at
Lexington; 3 B. Hitler, at Chaplin,
and Charlie T. Cannon, son OF Mr.
Owen Cannon, at Lewiedale.
Mr.. H. Newton Monts celebrated
the holidays by visiting his friends
in the country. Judging from his
stout appearance, he has been feast
ing on turkey and trimmings and
pound cake slices.
Mr.. Frank Hammer, who has been
clerking in J. E. Kaufmann's drug
store at this place, left for Spartan
burg Monday to accept a position in
drug store there. Lexington's
loss is Spsrtanburg's gain.
Mi Belle Caughman, after spend
ing pleasant visit with her parents
and many friends, has returned to
her duties as assistant teacher and
musical instructress at the Verona
High school in Saluda county.
Mrs. Ethel Synder and Mrs. Rosa
Lee, after spending sometime with
their parents Colonel and Mrs. NJ.
D. Harmar, left for their homes last
Friday, the former in Jacksonville
and the latter at Tampa, Florida.
Mr.. Melvin Rowell has purchased
a home near Lewiedale and has
given up his position with the Bay
State Shoe Company and has accelt
ed one with the Sterling Re6nil G
Co, manufacturers of oils, paints, &c.
Attention is directed to The adver-
| tisement of the Lorick & Lowrance
| Co., OF Columbia. They keep full
line of stoves and ranges OF the
best makes. When you want good
stove that will give satisfaction, give
them call.
Prof. Arthur F. Harman and his
young bride, left for their home in
Brewtop, Ala, Sunday. Mrs. Har'
man came among US as a stranger
but she captivsted US all by hel
pleasant and afable manners and
charming gracefulness.
The Lexington Baptist church
Of this place has extended a call tt
the Rev. S. J. Riddle to serve it as
pastor for the coming year. The
call has been accepted and he viii
preach in that church On the secone
Sunday morning, being the 18Th
inst, at II o'clock.
Mrs. T. R Davis, of Bakers
vile, and her child, were injured il
a rua-a way accident last Thursday
while riding in buggy. The null
became frightened at some object b.
the roadside and in trying to hold /
the reins snapped and the mule be
came unmanageable. Mrs. Davi
aud the child were thrown out AM
received injuries, the extent OF whicl
we have not learned. Mrs. Fish
burne, her mother, OF Columbis
however, was summoned to her bed
side. We trust that her injuries ar
not serious and that she will soo
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
To Rent and For Sale.

A two-horse farm to rent and two
good mules for sale, apply to J. B.
Hyler, Seiwood, S. G. 7pd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

Lost or estrayed from my pl {,
on last Monday night, one gray
mare. A liberal reward is offered
for he recovery or information as
to her whereabouts.
F. S. Kelly, Irene, S. G.
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The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 2. 1901.
s@Notices eCilJ be inserted
i2e the Local department Gt
the atniorns price OF 5 cents
per line, to one and all. "a
index TO New Advertisements.

Stoves. Ete.-Lorick & Lowrance.
Lots For Sale. E. Rawl.
Notice.. D. Langford.
Citation-Geo. S. Drafts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02
g MA.er

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo=Qu Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures a cold In one day
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-01-02

Stops the Cough and Works eff the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q Quinile Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay. Price rs cents.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
ofNERAI oRpEn No l.

MERIDIAN. Miss, July 81, 1901.
To the United Confederate Veterans of
Mississippi Division:
Allow me to express my sincere
thanks for the high honor conferred
by electing me to the responsible posi-
ton. as your Commanding General,
promising that | will perform every
duty to the best of my ability. and
earnestly ask the kind cooperation of
every Veteran in the State.
On assuming command of the Dl-
vision, July lst. inst, | have appoint
ed Col Deb Waddell. adjutant general
and chief of stan, with general head
quarters at Meridian, Miss. to whom
all reports will be made as heretofore.
To more definitely mark the bound
aries of the First and Second Brigades.
the following counties compose the
First Brigade: Kemper. Neshoba,
Leake, Madison, Yazoo Sharkey, Issa-
quena, Warren, Kinds, Rankin. Scott
Newton. Lauderdale Clarke. Jasper
Smith. Simpson, Copiah. Claiborne,
Jefferson, Adams, Franklin. Lincoln
Lawrence. Covington, Jones. Wayne
Green, Perry. Marion, tike. Amite
Wilkinson, Pearl River, Hancock, Har-
rison and Jackson.
The following counties the Second
Brigade: Tishomingo, Alcorn, Prem
tiss Tippah, Benton, Marshall. DeSoto
Tate, Tunica. Coahoma, Quitman, Pa
nola, Lafayette, Union, Pontotoc, Lee
ltawamba. Chiekasaw. Calhoun, Mon
roe, Yalobusha. Tallahatehie. Sun
flower, Bolivar. Washington. Lenore
| Carroll. Montgomery, Webster. Choc-
taw, Clay, Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Noxu-
bess Winston. Attala and Holmes.
Brigadier-General John A. Webb, oi
| Jackson commands the First Brigade
and Brigadier-Generai w. G. Ford, oI
Holly Springs. commands the Second
Brigade, and they are earnestly re-
quested to push the organization of
camps In their respective Brigades.
The camps now organized. and not
members of the State Division, are
urged to at once connect themselves
with the State Division, and Veterans
in every city, town and hamlet, are
urged to form camps. | promise them
every assistance in my power to fur
ther this laudable undertaking.
The proceedings Of the last meeting
will soon be ready for distribution and
they will be sent TO the various camps
BY order of
B. V. WHITE, Maj. Gen. Com.
DEB. WADDELL,
Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Stan.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
TURKEY YIELDS TO FRANCE.
nuptore of Diplomatic RELATIONSHIPS
tween France and Turkey
Axerfed.

Paris, Aug. 25.- Turkey has yielded
to French pressure, as was inevitable,
ard fun rupture of the relations
between the two countries has been
nyertod. The official commuuiqne an
nouncing the granting of the French
demands follows:
in consequence OF the declaration
made To the porte by the French am
baasador that he aets under instruc-
tions from the minister Of foreign
affairs, nm imperial trade has been IS
sued declaring that no obstacle shall
be opposed TO the free exercise by
the Quay company Of the rights re-
sultlng from their concession
A firman for the settlement OF the
matters in question will, II is believed,
be issued shortly.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31

London. Aug. es.-Former Senator
W. D. Washhurn. of Minneapolis,
prior TO sailing for home on the
American line steamer st. Louis, said
10 representative Of the press that
he had found considerable uneasiness
among the bankers and manufaetur-
ers ON the continent concerning
American competition.
"rhey perceive he added that we
are Just getting ready, and in no re-
speet is It likely they can beat Us IN
the future. low long can Europe
stand To pay balance OF trade Of
S6a0.ooo. 900 a year. after all our Sc
eurities are sent back2 Some able con
tinental observers to whom | put the
inquiry were unable to answer. They
fear US"
Commen ting on the Fantastic" idea
of a commercial bond Of the Eu-
ropean nations against the United
States, the Outlook
as we'll try to hang
over the sun as to 4 g..
influence OF America rHss IHa
the world. For on af
Britain would be no party 10 the
bond. For another. the power OF
American reprisals would be terrible.
Even now Germany is on the verge
of struggle between classes, caused
by the proposed tariir. Under the
German tariff Austria would suffer
grieyonsly. IL is not easy to see how
countries which are at issue with
themselves and each other, and whose
fiscal arrangements excite class
against class, could agree on a policy
against a commerce competitor
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
THE SOLDIERS IN MANILA.
Present Force Considered made
auate for Emesgspeiss, and 10
be nefafoFced.

Manila, Aug. 26.--In the city OF Ma
Mia there are now less than one thou
sand effective soldiers, and IL has been
decided 10 increase this number by
four companies OF infantry. The Of
fetal reason for the increase Is that
the guard duty is too heavy for the
present force. As matter of fact,
however,. there is a feeling that, al
though there Is 40 apparent uprising
IN the future such as is always possi-
.hle among the Malays, it would be
Better to have a sufficient body Of
troops available.
Gen. Chaffee says he considers the
city of Manila 20 be perfectly orderly
aud he can see no prospect Of an up
rising.
Commissioner Wright thinks the
people "esstremely peaceable." lie Is
satisfied that although among Ger
tain class there is some discontent ON
account OF the land tax, which X not
yet understood, this class is not ike
ly to fOnent trouble.
Many army officers say they are
gratified at the increase in the mill
tary force. They think that, with the
military guard withdrawn from the
prison, an uprising there might result
In thesreIease of about eighteen hum
dred prisoners.
Civil officials look upon this con-
tiDgency as unlikely, iDasmueh as the
COO white police could mobilize at the
prison before any Of the prisoners
could escape aud become dispersed
throughout the digaffected district.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
Ni,..i..lppl pl,l.,oa. I. c. \.
MERIDIAN. Miss. July 81. 1901.
To the Camps Of L. c. V. Mississippi

MERIDIAN. Miss. July 81, 1901.
To the Camps Of L. C. v. Mississippi
Division:
Comrades-Yo attention is hereby
called to the conditions for admission
into Confederate Veterans Hospital
Annex at Vieksburg.
This. as You know. is not home for
INDECENT and disabled Veterans. but a
place to care for and treat Veterans
who are unable 10 procure medical
treatment at their homes. and when
relieved are discharged and returned
this work IN charge are confronted
with the problem of caring for the sick
among our old comrades. as well as
for the care OF such as are unable TO
made by the State for their mainten-
anee. and they desire 1t understood
that no applicant will be admitted un-
less the enclosed blank is properly all
by them before the applicant is sent &c
Yieksburg. The ladies have under
taken and are doing a noble work in
the premises. and they desire that the
Veterans Of Mississippi aid them TO
the extent of only recommending such
cases as clearly come within the pur
view of the Law and the limited space
allotted to them for this noble work.
Ia IN lasfA ..F hn tA4a 4 "a
assist in this glorious and noble work.
and hope and urge that every camp
do its full duty and strictly comply
with the requirements of tho ladies',
who have this work in charge and who
are so nobly performing 1t. Respect
fully. b. V. WuIrE,
Major General Commanding.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31


The Hattiesbug Progress always
manages to find little silver in the
lining no matter how dark the cloud.
Hence 1t was with great pleasure that
It chronicled the peculiar freak of the
late terrific storm on the gulf. Presi-
dent Jones of the Gulf & Ship Island
Railroad was, naturally, very uneasy
when he learned of the violence of the
tornado, lest the big ditch" he is dig
ging In the Gulf of Mexico, should be
filled up with mud and sand. and so,
practically ruined To his great joy,
however, 1t was found that the wind,
being In kindly mood toward at least
one thing in that section, with mar
velous strength and precision had
blown out the mud. etc, already in the
canal and washed 1t clean, leaving it
four feet deeper than when the storm
struck it. This saves great deal OF
work by the dredge boats. and is a
feak SO remarkable as to be attracting
wide interest. The Progress says 1t
will need only few such blows to give
them deep water at Gulfport.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
PURELY SCIENTIFIC.

Jupiter is 1887 times bigger thar
the earth. but only 300 times heavier
The sugar cane is variety Of grass
whose saccharine properties have
been developed by cultivation
Fifty Of 81 European glaciers are
decreasing. A marble quarry IN
Switzerland. buried By glacier in
f77e. was iaia@bsTesin 1871.
There are 40 Submarine valleys
where soundings show a depth Of over
three zs.s--. and eight whsTe there
Is more than foursn1les Of waters
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
The story lie Dfdn't wish to Ten.


At gathering Of ministers at Man
chester it was agreed that each person
present should tell . short story. DIR.
Watson's assistant minister refused to
contribute his quota, because the story
personally concerned the doctor. But
DR. Watson insisted and at length the
story was told thus: Il had a dream
and was told that, to go 70 heaven
must go up a certain flight OF stairs
and chalk my sins on each step as
went up. | was doing 50, when saw
the doctor coming down. said:
Doctor, man, you are going the wrong
way. For what are you going down +?
And the doctor answered lugubriously.
More chalk Boston Christian Reg
ister.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
HI. scheme.

Tigg-Did you near what Count Ded-
broke tried to do when be came over here
IN search of an heiressy
Nigg-No. What was it7
Wanted a position az tar assessor, 50
be could get inside information. "-Bzlti.
more American.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-08-31
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Napoleon Pierre Guicheveau, aged
113 years, died at Breaux Bridge, La.
Carlos Vicuna, minister from Chill,
died of pneumonia at Buffalo, n. Y.
Virginia republicans IN convention
at Roanoke nominated j. Hampton
Hoge, of Roanoke, for governor.
Iowa democrats IN state convention
at Des Moines reaffirmed the Kansas
City platform and nominated I. j.
Phillips, of Ottumwa, for governor.
Pennsylvania republicans in state
CONVENTION at Harrisburg nominated
William P. Potter, of Pittsburg, for
supreme court judge and denounced
yellow journalism.
Isaac w. Van Shaick died at Balti-
more, Nd, aged "a years. He repre-
sented the Milwaukee (Wis.) district in
the Forty-ninth and Fifty-frst con-
crosses.
John P. Lyon, who claimed to have
been the youngest soldier in the union
army during the civil war, died in St.
Paul, aged so years.
+ III. H. Aplin has been nominated by
republicans OF the Michigan Tenth dis
trict to fill the vacancy caused by the
deathrof Congressman H. o. Crump.