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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
a LUCKY FARMER,
He Dug Up Thirty Thouss no . ol.i
lars on Ills Farm.
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BURIED DURING THE WAR
Two Children Told Him Of the
Hidden Treasure and Ho
Dug Until He
Found II,

There is no mood to 60 to California
to hunt for gold. It has beon Unearth-
cd right over in Bulloch county, Ga.
One man, w. w. Brannen, is no less
than $500 better off now than ho was, s
and he found it right in tho soil Of Bull.
loch county. MIR. Brannen is pros
porous farmer Of the Laston district.
Eio has had repeated promonition that
ho would ono day be rich man. Ho
ohancod to drop into q fortune tollor'si
piaoo Of business while in Savannah, \
and this sage Of tho oocult told him
that on his place in Bulloch county, at
the end Of a certain old mildam, was.
buried large amount Of money. Bran
non quietly wont to digging around this
old mill sito, searching for the hidden
treasure. # aS a s3 4 NJ
In tho meantime young married
woman living near him found that she
possessed tho power Of mesmerism. She 4
happened ono day to got one Of Bran
nen'a litsle girls under her influence.
Whilo in that state Of mind tho little
girl said that there was or her fathers
place, at o certain spot, large pot Of
gold buried. Brannen roneWed his Of.
forts. He WAS laughed at by his neigh.
bors, but, to mako matters doubly sure,
this woman Of mosmero powers got an
other little girl from another communi-S
ty, who had not hoard Of the gold story
at all and while under the spoil, she,
too. told tho story Of the fabulous sum
Of money buried at the same plaoe. A
third girl repeated the Same prophecy
that gold would bo found at that par
tioular place, Is
Brannen continued his digging, and
Thursday struck pot Of ante belluma
mold which contained $50, 900 in gold Z
coin: Whom or by whom this treasure
was laid away nobody knows, nor does
Brannen care, now that he has the
laugh on his friends and neighbors. The
community is wild over the find, and now,
that the prospects for crops are so poor,
the people will spend the rainy days,
whom they can't plow, in digging fors
valuablos, hidden probably in the early
sixties to keep tho Yankees from get
ting them. # .S a .,s, Il,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
.
CHARLESTON BLIND TIGERS.
Judge Benet Hits Them somo Very
Heavy Blows.

Ia tho couct Of gonoral sessions at
Charleston last week Judge w. q.
Bonot mado q special charge to the
grand jury, whom tho disponsary oaHes
woro takon up.
Ho called attention to tho open and
fragrant manner in which tho dispen-
sary law was being violated in Char
loston, which ho said was not tho caso
in othor cities in tho state.
During tho course of his remarks, he
said: "This town Of Charleston is to-
day as bitterly opposed to tho onforco-
mont of tho disponsary law as whom
it was first passed., and Judging from
tho newspapers and curront records
thoro is no moro dosiro to onforoo the
law now than whom it was first placod
on tho statutos.
Tho law is oponly and unhesitatingly
violated, and defied, Tho whole state
knows il; ociRhboring states know that
tho Law is fi.grantly violated every
day. % noarly evory stroot oorner,
and botwcon oyory street ooraor, are
placos whore liquor is sold, day and
night and on Sunday. Strangers on
tering tho city find it entirely con-
vcnient TO got drinks, but they OK
press thoir disapproval of the way in
which the law is 80 oponly defsd
1t is high time for this good old
town 10 mako an honest effort to on.
force tho law. There novor has boon
an attompt in this diceotion, aud un-
til an honest effort is mado it cannot
90 5aid tthhtt tho dai5ponsary law ia
Charleston is failure.
This town Of Charleston is por-
ton Of tho state of South Carolina; it
has not yot boon out of; it is no indie
pendort, potty prinoipality. Its part
OF tho state, governed by the samo
laws that goyorn the whole state, and
tho grand jury Of Charleston is expect
cd to treat tho dispensary oasos the
samo horo as thoy arc treated by The
grand jury in other counties in tho
state.
During his romarks Judge Banot
stated that it was remarkable fact
that the geand jury Of Charleston had
failed to find true bills in tho largo
numbtr of disponssry indictments that
wore handed TO them at evory term Of
court. Ho also gave the police depart
mont rap for not being vigilant in
trying to enforce tho law.
Following Judge Benet's remarks
tho dispensary Indictments, out Of q
batch of fifty. nipo oasos, woro given to
the grand ilry, and ''no bill" was 70
turned in oVery oaso.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
CHAFFEE's LITTLE JOKE
What the New Aiken Once Thought
of Republicans.

'Tho Greenwood Index, Of which
Capt. W. G. Ohaffeo used to be editor,
asserts that he is Bryan democrat. ;
1t that be so the Joke is on Mr.. Nc
Kinloy and no ono oan enjoy a joke
better than tho same Ohaffee. .'-Oo-
lumbia State.
Yes, the joke ia on Mckinley as
well as on The State and other papers
and people who porsistently claim
that Whoever accepts appointments
from the Republican administration ia
q Republican. We happen to know
that Bill Ohaffoe, the great and only
Ohatfoe, the brilliant author Of the
prophecy Of ,rraohoboam. ia no
moro of Republican than sheep ia
ago.at. Why this same Chaffoo lion.
lied Bryan whom that distinguished
man visited Greenwood somo wears
ago. he went to Augusta and brought
him hero. He got out an extra edition
OF The lndex--by no means an inaigni.
hcent feat-.in honor of the Democratic
leader, double loaded brilliant edi.
torial about his groatneHs, acoom panied
him to Due West and aorapod the
ground.in general in presenoe of the
Nobraskan. Why, NOTICE the following
from tho virile pen Of Ohaffee:
Though defeated he oonouers. All
eyos today turn to VIM. j. BRYAN. the
foromont American, who in 1900 will
tackle the Augean political stables in
washington and will give them suoh
cleaning as they have not had in q
quarter of century. Ho is tho
champion OF tho people, who will arise
In their might to rule country pur-
chased with tho blood Of their fathers
and oonsign to tho devil, If necessary,
Mark Hanna and his gang Of unclean
political vampires, who are intent on
sucking tho lifo-blood Of this great
nation"
Note again:
"Tho election had been carried by
bribery and corruption Of American
votes by Hanna and his sourvy Drew
Of political bummera and official M ID
fits, who would have turned Ansnies
green with envy or driven Judas ia
distraction and untimaly death"
Again in the Bryan Extra this aen.
tonoe appears;
I'm tho whole acurvy lot there ID
not drop Of patriotic blood, and
while prating Of honest money and
national honor they would aoare !
hyona from tho grave Of a dead Sen
egambian for the purpose Of stealing
the ooppors from his oyos.n B. 8 $s
Of course Ohaffeo is no Republican.
Tho whole affairs is ntonsoly amusing
and we produce these extracts merely
that our roadera iney' help us onj joy one
Of tho best Jokes Of the century. rsen.
wood Index, 5BSS
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28

This. on tho whole, is very disoredi
table showing. In many of the states
it seoms that the states charged the
federal government immensely more
than they paid out for tho equipment Of
thelr troops. Alabama oa aine nearer than
any othor state to charging the exa {
amount OF her expenses and very small
amount Of Georgia's account was disal-
lowed. The southern states generally
show comparatively smalI discrepancies 8
between what they ask and what is al
lowed. Somo Btatos seem to hava made q
enormous drags at the treasury. New
! ork put in bill for 1898, 1862 and got
$353, 082, q difference of nearly $780,
O.uO.. Massachusotts was the worst grab
ber in tho lot, however. She paid out,
according to tho auditors report, only
$37, 97b but aDkt d for $448, ,2l9 to reim-
burse her. Rhode Island wanted $780,
626 for $63,768. Connecticut $I7b..
648 for $22 445 and Indiana, 1914 .639
for $l5l ,6l8; other states pres ented bills
~hloh have boon declared to be greatly
In cxcess OF tho amounts they expended,
Alabama asked for only $22,717 and
$22, ,683 was allowed hor. Georeia'e bill
was only 30, 118 and $28, 1874 Of it was
allowed. Itappears that the attempted
raid OF somo Of the states on the federal
treasury must be olaased a /. ong the
many gcandals Of the Spanish American
war,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Our Great NOTWITHSTANDING.

The following is summary ofvolun.
teerS furnished by each state to tho
federal army ddring the civil war; New
York, 445, 1859; Pennsylvania, 338, 1l5;
Ohio, 310, ,654; illinois, 268, 162; Indi-
ana, 1874 362; Massachusetts, 146, 6,467;
Missouri, 1O8.162 Wisconsin. 91,O2l;
Michigan, 88,111; Iowa, 75, 5,793; Now
Jorsoy, 75,315; Kentucky, 1926;
Maino, 60,738; Connecticut, b5,756;
Maryland, 46, ,0b3; New Hampshire, SO,
9I3; Vermont, 80, 272; West Virginia,
81, 0O3; Tennesseo, 81, ,092; Minnesota,
"a ,002; Rhode Island, 23, ,248; Kansas,
2O,o9b; District Of Oolumbia, 1854;
California, 16, 725; Delaware, 1885;
Arkansas, $3.50; New Mexico, 6,b6l;
Louisiana, b,224; Colorado, q, 900; In
dian y Territory, 1890; Nebraska, 9, ,1b7;
North Carolina, 3,156; Alabalnh, 2, ,b76;
Texas, !, ,96b; Oregon, 1910; Nevade,
l,O8O; Washington territory, 964; Miss.
iasippi, 545. Dakota territory, 200. 4.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Wanted Him to Leave
Democrat,

at tho last elec;i n in Cumberland
County, Maine, the liquor mon nomi-
mated q preacher for shoriff, moro as a
joke than anything else. Ho accepted,
made tho race and was elected. Sinoo
that timo the liquor mon have soon no
peaoo. The proachor. sheriff has boon
enforcing tho law. He said day or
two ago that no had Indirectly received
an offer Of $40, 900 if he would resign,
or take vacation to Europe for The
remainder Of his term. II is wise
Joker who knows that his funny busi
ness will not prove boomerang.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
,rornadoe's Qucer Franks.

Trainmon who wore in Saturdays
tornado at Dorchester, Nob., last week
report freaks Of tho wind. The storm
picked out cara horo and thore in tho
fast moving train and tumblod them
over and over. First the ono next to
tho engine, thon tho fourth and fifth,
and last tho four noxt to the way car
wont over. The first car left it's fore
trucks on tho track and thoy followed
tho engine into tho station. The rear
trucks romained with the car, and,
after it had turned over four or
five times, lay on it's back with tho
wheels in tho air. Tho roof of ono oar
was blown 400 feet, carrying telegraph
wires with it. Tho roar brakeman says
tho etrom camo almost without warn.
ing, and ho saved himself only by wind
ing his logs around tho brakerod,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Good Advice.

Tho following gom from an unknown
author should be pasted in ovory man s
hat as reminder Of hia duty whom ho
desires to speak i'll Of any woman.
Romomber this: ''Bowaro how you
speak Of q woman's character. Think
how many years sho has hoen building
it, Of tho wounds received, of the tolls
and privations endured; and lot no
suspicion follow her actions. Tho
purity Of woman ID tho salvation Of the
raco, and hope Of future greatness and
tho redemption Of man. Wipe out her
purity and man sinks boneath tho
wavo Of despair with not star to guido
his lifo into channel Of safety. Think,
thon, before you sposk, and remember
that any hog can root up tho fairest
hoWor that ever grow, 80 tho vilest can
ruin tho purost character"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
MR.. BRYAN AND MR.. CRISP,
The Washington Post Denies Senator
MoLaurin's Charge.

HloLaurin's Charge.
.Sonator Bryan has not doomed Son
ator Mol L,urin's ohargo that he (Bry.
any opposed tho late Ch.s. L. Ori5p for
tho epeakership because judge Crisp
was nm ex Coofedorato, q, worthy Of
notice. At all events he has had moth
ing to say about it, notwithstanding
Senator McLsurin's charge was medo
something liko two wtoks ago. Mean.
whlo tho south is full Of OK Confed-
erato soldiers and their sons who would
like to hear from Mr.. BRYAN denial
that ho permitted sectional prejudice
tn il anenec him against tho great
Got rgian. Savannah Morning Nows.
1t is perhaps unfortunate that Mr..
Bryan has not taken notice Of Mr.. Nc
Laurin's charge" though the state
mont is not original with Mr.. Mo
Laurin But we heed not wait for Mr..
Bryan's denial as thero is othor evil
dtnoe at hand and from source that
is moro friendly to McL,urin than to
Bryan, The Washington Post, an in
dependent papor, is quite severe on
Bryan as usual thing and loans to-
wards McLaurin, yet The Post is just
enough to aay:
Senator McLrurin is most unjust
when BIO acouses Mr.. Bryan Of rofus.
ing to vote for Mr.. Crisp for speaker
of tho house booauso tho lattor was q
southern man. In the Democratic eau ;.
Gus Mr.. Bryan voted for Mr.. Springer,
probably because he had studiod law
under tho direction Of the Illinois
candidate and had boon closely asso-
dated with him in politics. After Mr..
Crisp received tho Democratic caucus
nomination MIR. Bryan voted for him
in tho house, tho only serious protest
coming from the Hon. George Fred
Williams Of Massachusetts,, who tear
fully conducted bolt, because Of his
fear that Mr.. Crisp was not sound on
the tariff question and was too liber-
ally tinotuled with tho theories of free
silyer. Mr. Crisp attested to his regard
for Mr.. Bryan by assigning him 10 a
position on tho ways and means oom-
mittco and giving him many opportuni-
tics to como to tho front during his
csraor in tho house, all of which tho
Nebraskan took advantage of. AS MIR.
Bryan saw fit to ongsgo in tho South
Carolina political rumpus. hc is legiti-
mato subject for discussion, but Mr..
Mo Lauiin was not at all happy in his
hunt for the gontlomans's vulnerable
point
1t is evidont that The Post docs not
spcak uoadviacdly but only aftor an
investigation into the subject and it's
statement may be accepted as cono)u
sivo. While Bayan's attitude towards
Mr.. Crisp has nothing to do with No
Lsurin's dosortion of the Democracy it
is woll enough that Tho Posts defense
Of Bryan should bo givon publication
In tho papor in which MoL,urin's
statement first appeared. Tho S6sto.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Would Shoot Too Far.

Tho slxteen.inoh gun built ct the
Watorvliet gur arsenal, which has an
estimated range Of eighteen milos, is not
quite finished, and probably mover will
DO. A dispatch from Washington re-
ports: nThore Is a aottled conviction
in tho military service that the sixtoen-
inoh rifle will mover leave the govern
ment ordnance foundry at Watoryliet.
Its design has already been aupplanted
by weapons OF superior pattern, and the
iorigina! intention Of building oightoen
like it has long been abandoned" The
tirat appropriation for it was mado five
years ago, and it has cost, 40 far, $780,
O0O. One objection to it is that II would
shoot about twico 40 far as 1t could be
eimed "a 8 q laf KS
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Calls the ThiaYes.

Following his offor Of last week to
tho Mayor Of Philadelphia to pay $2,.
800, 600 for tho atroot railway fran
ohiaes granted to oortain capitalists in
that city by the oity council, to which
ho received no reply, OK Pootmaster
Genoral John Wanamskor Friday night
aont 4 communication to Congressman
Robert II, Eoordoror, ono Of tho oapi.
taliets to whom the franchises were
granted, offering him half million
dollrrs FOR tho franchises in addition to
giving tO tho oity tho sum already Of
ferod a few days ago Mr.. Foorderor,
IN q newspaper interview, is alleged to
I have stated that Mr.. Wanamakor's offor
to !, the a q mayor was not sinoere, and that
its had string to it," Mr.. Wanama.
ker, ili bis letter to Mr.. Foordoror. do.
.nliest Tho impatation.
s Ss rs 4SA,
B, man who forfeits his solf.iospect
- vtryAky u
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Tho Texas Way.

Tho board Of hoalth Of the city Of
Galveston 10 arranging for 4 large sup
ply Of oil from tho Boamont wells to be
used in fighting mosqu,eoos. Tho oil
will bo distributed in all tho stagnant
pools in tho city, sprirgkied on tho
surfaoo Of water in the CUTTERS and free
to ownorD Of opon oisterns for uge% in
destroying mosquitoes and tho foyor5
breeding gorms which COLLECT j, tho
ponds,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Runs q Great Risk

Su Shih Sin, a Ohinoso roformor, who
has boon in tho United States for some
timo, will return to his country though
thero is q standing reward Of $50, 600
for his head. Tho Galveston Nows sug-
costs that Su Shih perhaps thinks tha.
tho power have lifted about all tho
monoy tho Ohinoso government has.
and that ho ia in no danger Of being
akon for a reward. q
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Killed Each Other.

a special flom Waynosboror, Miss. !,
says: A. M. Loary aud j L. Davis
engaged in duol Friday in which both
woro instantly killed. Tho trouble
arose as the result Of family foud.
Davis who ow nod big licensed dis
tilorg oponod fiie on Leary with pistol
lie fired throo limos. After Loary was
down ho fred 8 shot with q pistol,
killing Davis. '
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Porto Rico.

OF the 953.24 population of Porto
Rico only 75,0O0 1.-Two in oitios. On
tho island but 100 milos long and 36
wide arc 1000 district farms and ono
fifth Of the island 10 uodor cultivation.
The average siz, Of farm in Porto
Rico ia forty ive aoros, Of which twelve
arc cultivated. Seventy ono per cont
OF these Porto Rico farms are owned
by whites
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
Death Dealing Tornado.

One Of tho most destructive lorna
docs to human life that over occurred
In Nebraska, CROSSED the Keya Paha
river at 6 o'clock Thursday evening.
Ono family Of seven arc killed Oh IA.
tally injured and out Of another family
Of six, two arc killed and tho rest, OK
copt the father, arc seriously or fatally
injured. Several other persons wero
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
A Short Gut.

1t would bo more candid and hones9
If the government and OoDgrcss should
now toll tho Oubana bluntly: "Look
here, We want you in our business, and
va must have you. The flag will stay;
putt In 40 doing they would merely
DO anticipating, by the shortest out be-
tweon two points, what's really con
templatad blythe spiritual route to tho
same end, Springfield Republican,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
BENNETrsvlI,LE, s. g, FRIDAY JUNE 49, 1901
Manufacturers Of cigars, $6 to $24
Manufacturers of mixod -four, 81:

Manufacturers Of cigars, $6 to $24
Manufacturers Of mixod -four, $l2
per annum.
Manufacturers Of tobacco Sc to $24. !.
Mixed flour, ocnts pcr barrel.
Pawnbrokors, $40.
Petroleum and sugar rofinerios. 4 pcr
ccnts gross roooipts in exooss Of $3.50, :
600.
Proprio ors Of bowling alleys or bill.
lizard rooms, So oaoh alloy or table.
Proprictors Of circuses. 500.
Propriotors Of othor public oxhibi-
tions, $40,
Proprietors Of thoators, musoum and
concert halls, 500.
Sleeping and parlor car tiokots, l
cent.
Sparkling or other winos, / pint
cont, moro than | pint 2 cents.
Toa, customs duty Of 10 conts per
pound.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
An American Fool.

About tho limit Of apobbory ID roach
ed by AN American gentleman" who
aaddvvretiaos in London an offorof $26,-
his daughter 591
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28
AN UGLY RECORD.
Most Of the States Charging Uncle
Sam Too Much.

Tho auditor Of tho war department.
has submitted report showing the
amount olaimod and tho amount paid
by oach state and territory for fitting
out volunteers for tho war with Spain.
Tho statement iB as follows;
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-06-28

j, a a q man who forfeits his aolf.iospoot
alWeya Y has to pay his forfeit, 'S''1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-04
RACING AT COUNTY FAIRS
GOOD ATTENDANCE AT ANDERSON
AND LAFAYETTE, IND.
2:19 Pace at the Former Place Won
by Frank Mckinney-Half-Mile
Heats at TippecanOe Fair.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


ANDERSON, Ind, Sept. S.-The opening
day of the Anderson Fair Association was
most suspicious. The crowd was large
and entries are such in all departments
that sharp contests are assured for pre-
miums. The herds of cattle, sheep and
swine are unquestionably the best ever
shown here. The races drew crowd of l,5oC
in the afternoon. Albert Mock, of Elwood
the starter, proved quite satisfactory to
both horsemen and the spectators. Joseph
w. Rider, of Chicago, G. w. Hall, OF
Raleigh, and NJ 4. Ashbaugh, of Anderson
acted as judges. They had no trouble what
ever in any of the events. Results:
Madison county road race; purse, 500
Mollie c. won the second, third and NTH
heats, Lady Van was second and Fred r.
third. Nellie c. also started. Time-2:S1i p
2:35S4, 2:3712. 2:35A, 2:35
2:40 Trot; purse, $iO0: Coal Black Lady
won the first, fourth and fifth heats, Scapt
Charlie Cecil also started. Time-2:26i4
2:26A, 2:2o14, 2:26s4, 2:2SA.
pig Pace; purse 800: Frank Mckinney
won in straight heats, Iona 4. second and
Red Light third. Time-2:l9A, 2:l9A, 2:22.
Half mile running race; purse, 500: Dolit
won in straight heats, Patty Peeps second
and BOlturine third. Gath also started
Time-:5l%, :5l34.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-04
United PostORce Clerks.

MILWAUKEE. Sept. 3.-The delegates to
the convention of the National United
Postoffice Clerks Association spent the
greater part of to-day in sightseeing. The
afternoon was taken up principally with
the reports of officers. President Agnew
appointed committees on resolutions and
control and on the eight-hour law. A spe-
cial committee on the classification bill
was also named. This committee Will pre-
pare a lengthy statement in the form of a
resolution, setting forth the demand of the
pOstofiice clerks in their contention for an
eight-hour law.
John Il. Lennon, of Bloomington ILL.,
treasurer of the American Federation of
Labor, appeared before the convention and
made a spirited speech urging the asso-
citation to join the Federation. The matter
was indefinitely postponed.
Kansas City. Mo, was selected as the
next convention city, and the following Of
ticers were elected: President. Frank r..
Rogers, Chicago; first vice president Hugh
J. MCGEE. Buffalo, n. y; second vice pres
ident, T.. j. w. BurSOn. San Francisco:
third vice president. A. b. Kerr Elgin Ill. /;
secretary, r. c. Loeffler, Milwaukee; treas
urer. John McDonough New York; SER
geant at arms, j. T. Wells, Marshall,
Mich; chairman legislative committee j.
i. McCartin. New York.