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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
OIL Struck Near Rocky Point.
Correspondence of the Messenger.)
Rocky Point October :

correspondence OF the MeSSenger.)
Rocky Point, October Z.
On Saturday evening, October 5th,
as Mr.. E. D. Pearsall, one of the school
committeeman of white District, No. 2
Rocky Point, was fixing a pump on the
premises, he discovered a thin skim OF
oil on h water as it came up and quite
a strong odor of oil. After pumping
several buckets off, the scent continued
On yesterday parties visiting the
place found the same conditions to ex-
ist. Today the water is so impreg-
mated with oil that the teacher and
pupils will not drink it.
The pump is only eighteen feet in the
ground, and was extremely difficult to
get to that depth.
Indications are decidedly more pro
nounced today than on Saturday.
Twenty years age the late Major w.
L. Young and your correspondent made
the first announcement to the world of
the discovery of phosphate nodules in
eastern North Carolina. The scientists
pooh-poohed the idea. The late state
g%eologist went so far as to say that "a
~wheelbarrow would hold all in North
Carolina" Now we see what we see.
The world do move.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

A big drive in very fine Jet Trimming
sell for Csc.
A big line Of very fine Ha~ndkerchiefs
to sell cheap.
We have cases Of very fine EN-
broideries in 5 6 yard lengths to
sell from 5 to 2oc Per ~yard-about half
price.
We are the special agents for Sweet
Over-alls. h best goods for 9oc-worth
S1.00.
Our special sale prices hold good right
on. Be sure and attend our opening
9Th, 10th n 11th-Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

Ten cents will buy trial size of EIy's
Cream Balm; enough to convince you
that 1t is the greatest of remedies for
nasal catarrh or cold in the head. Full
size so cents. All druggists. We mail il.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St, New York.
153 Second Street, Albany, n. Y.
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-I suffered great
ly with catarrh and tried different rem
edies without effect. After using one
bottle OF your Cream Balm I found re-
lief and I cannot praise too highly such
a remedy.
Sept. q, 1893. Miss Cora Willard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
DIR. Battle Worse.

We learn that a telegram received by
Mr.. James Sprunt last night conveys
h distressing news that Doctor S.
Westray Battle. who has been I'll with
typhoid fever at the Battery Park Ho-
tel. in Asheville. for two weeks past.
has grown rapidly worse. DR.. Battle
has greatly endeared himself to Mr.
Sprunt's family by his skiIlful devotion
to his son Laurence whose patient he
was from the beginning OF his illness OF
scarlet v at the hotel
Since DR.. RusselPs return to VIII
mington, Mr.. Edward Jenner Wood has
had charge Of his cousins case and IL
is expected that the lad who Is conva-
lescing. will be removed to New York
for special treatment In q day or two.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

"Ten years ago I
had q sore on my left
temple, which the
doctors
q c~ancerous ulcer;
1t would itch, burn
and bleed, then scab
over, but would
never heal. After
taking g. 8. s. awhile
the sore began to
discharge, and when
all h poisonous
matter had passed
out Il got well. I
took in all about
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
Avn Eighteen-Inch Rainfau

Galveston, Texas. October S-A foot
and a half Of rain has fallen here dur
ing he last twenty-four hours.
This is h heaviest rain eve expert
fenced here. The streets are flooded and
some damage a been causd to goods
lon ground floors Of stores. The rain
lceased today and the weather is clear
ling. There was very high. wind. but
the tide Is normal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
That Throbb1np Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health.
Easy to take. Try them. Only 25
cents. Money back if not cured. Sold
by r. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

Some Of the counties are consolidat-
ing the public schools. d.. S. F. Ven
able, Of Asheville. superintendent OF
public schools in Buncombe county,
started the movement. Randolph and
Guilford a followed the example.
Other counties will probably follow.
Not all schools are to be made one, but
consolidation is to be used SC as to re-
duce present numbers and their in
creased effectiveness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
...10,S13, 1856 s4S5.OOO,0 OO

That there will be higher prices for
cotton is the belief in commercial cir
cles. The Agricultural Department at
Washington estimates the crop at but
10, 600, 900 bales. Probably cotton will go
to 10 cents. 1t is advancing already.
The Texas crop will fall below es-
Inmates probably. The information OF
the Agricultural Department is that
the crop is much injured, and the crop
will really be possibly 1000. 600 bales be
low the crop of last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

The University of North Carolina is
to celebrate what it calls University
Day this week. Captain Thomas W.
Mason, of Northampton. who vas grad
uated at the University in the class of
1865, is the orator OF the day. He is
cultured. felicitious, gifted, successful
on commemorative occasions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
Death of Ameer of Afrhanisian.

London, October IA news agency
publishes the following dispatch from
Simla. dated this evening:
"Habib Oullah Khan, eldest son OF
the ameer Of Afghanistan, has reported
to the British agent at Cabul that the
ameer died last Thursday after a brief
Illness"
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us
Sores Is E: g: IT,: e: !: s: :: !: !:
L--, +1n,l,

they are liable to appear upoi, other parts
of the body. When they begin to spread
and eat into the flesh. sharp, piercing
pains are felt as the underlying tissue IS
destroyed and the tender nerves exposed.
'Cancerous sores develop from very trifing
causes; a carbuncle or boil, swollen gland,
a little watery blister OH the tongue or
lip, a wart, mole or bruise OF some kind
becomes an indolent, fostering sore,
which in time degenerates into cancer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and EEL dull after eat
ing you may know that you need a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, % cents. Sam
piles free at r. r. Bellamy'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11
Cy. Thompson Gets a Job.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., October S.-Revenue
collector Duncan has appointed DIR.
Thompson, of Onslow county
his chief clerk DIR. Thompson was
secretary of state in the last admins
ltration- The appointment gives great
pleasure to republicans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

G.. NJ. Phelps, Forestdale, VT, says
his child was completely cured of a bad
case of eczema by the use of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Beware Of all
counterfeits. 1t instantly relieves piles.
R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

is strictly a vegetable
remedy, and, while
possessing purifying
and healing properties
that no other medicine
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-11

does, contains nothing that could derange
the system. While cleansing the blood
it also builds up the general health.
IF you nave a suspicious sore, or other
blood trouble, send for our free book on
Blood and Skin Diseases, and write to us
for any information or advice wanted;
we make no charge for this service.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. ATLANTA. CA.
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thirty bottIes, continuing tt Tor some
time after the sore had healed, to be
sure all the poison was out Of my sys-
tenn. Have seen no sign OF the cancer
In ten years. JOSEPHUS REID.
Cant, kudrian Co. Mo.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
THE WHITE HOUSE PROTECTED.
Almost Impossible for Fire to Do
Any Damage

The fire which on last Friday night
destroyed the Inauguration reviewing
stand at the northwestern corner of the
White House Grounds and damaged one
of the massive stone posts at the west
gate has suggested the enquiry as to what
protection the historic Executive Man
sion itself has against the flames. The
great white pillars stood forth in such
bold relief in the bright light produced by
the blaze that many people believed the
White House TO be On fire.
When the present electric fire-aIarm
system was installed in Washington an
alarm box was placed in the Executive
Mansion. II is No. I5T, and IS affixed 70
the wall back OF the door in the hallway
leading from the main corridor Of the
building To the East Room. Few visitors
ever notice it, but its location is known
to ali attaches. and IN case of fire it's
presence would be OF inestimabIe value.
The box has, however, never been rung
in
Fortunately The Executive Mansion has
always been remarkably free from dam
age by fire since its destruction was at
TEMPTED by tn British invaders during
the war Of lSI2. The chief reason for this
is the watchfUln=ss of those who are on
duty to guard the house and the care OF
the servants. At all hours of the day
and night a force of metropolitan police
is on duty inside and outside the build
ing, and it IS practically impossible for a
blaze u gain any considerable headway
before il would be discovered.
In additic". the house is thoroughly
equipped with patent chemical fire extin-
e7uisherS- 4 sci Of eTtinguisherS was
placed in the house when this met bod of
fighting FIRE was first invented, but these
devices have since been replaced from
time to time with the latest improved
hre-ilghting appliances At present the
cXiinSuishers are long nickle-pIated
tubes, always ready for use, and filed
with chemicals which are capable of
reaching a cons. deTalle blaze They
hang at different places throughout the
building where they are easy of access
IN case they should he needed From time
10 time tney are carefully inspected and
all OF the household attendants are in
structed IN the proper method of en-
ploying them Besides these, there IS q
set OF large fire hose in the basement of
the building which at all times hangs
ready for use, and nearby is a hydrant to
which II can be speedily attached if no
ctSSlt} requires Just west of the front
Pnrtico Is another large PiFv to which a
hre-engine hose could be attached Lines
OF small hose are also stretched through
out the conservatory These are used in
watering the plants and flowers. b1Ir
could very readily be turned against
flames
An ALARM for FIRE at the White House
would first bring Chemical Engine No. I
from u street. near the corner OF
Twelfth, eng-n ne No > from D and Four
tenth Streets, followed by engine No
Il from Eighth, between d and e Streets
Street and Ohio Avenue
A second alarm would bring three ad-
Utlnnal engines ana "A hook and ladder.
besides hose carts Altogether the Presi-
from any danger from conff9grf+iCG
while at the White House.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
THE VALUE OF THE wHARvEs.
Potomac River Front Gases TO BE
ReoneRed VERY Soon.

Thomas H Anderson, United States At
torney for the District, viii in the near
future reopen the case OF the United
States against Martin F. Morris and
others. involving the ownership and Ii
tie TO certain property along the Poto-
mae River front, within the District Of
Columbia II is expected that the matter
VIII be called TO the attention Of the Su-
preme Court Of the District, in general
term
BY the terms Of recent decision OF the
Supreme Court of the United States the
title to this property was vested in the
United States The decision. however.
stipulated that the persons who beiiev-
ing that they had title to the property
constructed wharves and other improve
neHts should be compensated The pro-
ceedingS in connection with the reopen
ing Of the case viii consist of taking tes-
rimoEy TO ascertain the value of the
wharf property, and those cIaiCing TN
der Old titles viii be given ample op-
pOrtunity TO be heard.
The ,itle to the wharf property viii
Of course. under the decision OF the Su-
r'reule Court OF the United States, remain
in the United States Government, while
it VIII be under the control of the Com
miSSiOntTS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
VALUE OF CREAM
As Compared with Meat.
A charming dish

One Of the most valuable items in ones
dietary Is good, rich cream. The remark
IS frequently made that cream is too
expensive to use freely" SoIae peoyJe
think they must have meat every day at
10 and p cents per pound and do not
realize that ; cents worth o. pure cream
for breakfast will do more to puu on aesh
than . or 80 cents worth OF meat.
An ideal portion Of breakfast is that OH
tanned from say, four teaspoons of Crane
Nuts and a little, pure, thick cream. either
cold or hot.
This is one of the most delicious dishes
imaginable and is served without cook
ing or trouble Of any kind and cannot he
equaIed In point Of food value for the
human body.
Made by the Postum Co. at Battle
Creek, Mich.
The Grape-Nuts. consisting largely Of
grape-sugar, have passed through pro
cesses similar TO the first act of digestion
and are therefore most easily digested
and in combination with cream they, rem
der the cream itself easy Of digestion.
Grocers sell Grape-Nuts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
GREY ADMITS HIS GUILT,
Gets Three Years for Obtaining 4
I'inno lnher EcaIse Isrcte.1....

NNiS Ihfec hears for Obtaining n
Piano Under False Prefences.
William Grey, alias Charles Holmes. in
dicted on the charge of obtaining goods
under false pretences. when called to
trial today III Criminal Court No. /. plead
ed guilty lie was sentenced by Justice
I.arnard To Imprisonment for a period of
three years IL the peRiteutiary at
A:ounds}ille. W. Va
The specific charge against Grey was
that he secured possession of a piluo
from the " uiiam Knabe Company. on
the preteuce Of hiring it and paving the
rental weekly. Before he had the instY7I-
mcnt III his possession q week Grey. sold
II to i person in Northwest Washington
detective Brown, who arrested GREY
stated to the court that the prisoner wa :,
well known in police circles and that his
photograph adOrnS the rOgue'S gallery
The detective stated that Grey was
wanted IN Chicago for a similar Offence
AID that III that city lie had jumped his
bond amounting to $l,5ep. Grey is also
wanted in Baltimore. ND. Brown said
FOR securing q piano from music house
under preteHces OF renting it and after
ward shipping il TO this city and selling
il.
In lis own defence Grey said that he
was not guilty OF any Of the crimes with
which he Is charged except that OF OBJ
tanning 4 plano from the knabe Com
panE.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
AUCTION SALES.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE. Commissioners OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, Washington, March y. 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that on SATURDAY,
MARCH ., 1901. the right 70 establish FISH
wharTes docks IN ths- City OF Washington. VIII
be sold b public auction. for the term OF one
year from March !, 1901, at 2 O'Clock p n on
street. between Seventh and Ninth streets in
front Of the Washington market. ali rights and
privileges granted allowed by the laws OF the
Corporation OF Washington, and no wharf or dock
shall be deemed eligible unless situated NJ some
point the north side Of the Potomac River or
the Eastern Branch, between Eleyenth Street east
and Fourteenth Street west Terms: One hundred
dollars ia be paid the day OF the sale and the
residue 10 be paid within FIVE DAYS from the day
OF sale BY order OF the Board Of Commission
ers Of the D. c. HENRY 3. E MCFARLAND
JOHN V. ROSS, LANSING II. BEACH, Commits
sloneFs. ,. c. el2-AexS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
DIED.

SC0TT-OR Sunday, March l., 1901. at 5:45 2.
m. at her residence > IIth St Sc after short
and painful illness, HlRY ELLEN SCOTT.
Funeral from her late residence Tuesday March
-, at p m IntermCnt Congressional Cemetery.
Relatives aud friends invited to attend, also
the Independent Council Of Daughters OF America
eI
WILLIS-0n Friday, March Is. 1901 at HIS
O'Clock IA, IDA META. aged twenty-five
years eleven months. and fifteen days, beloved
daughter OF Lewis Willis and sister OF Hannah
and Bessie Willis
Funeral from Zion Baptist Church. F Street.
between Third and -and-a-iIaIf Streets south
west, Monday, March Is 1901.
a precious one from Us has gone.
& voice We loved Is stiIled:
place IS vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
nj BY Her Sisters and Brothers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
THE ODD FELLOWS FAIR.
This Brilliant Bazaar Opens Tonight
and Continues Until March 30.

The / o. o. +. fair which Is TO be Civ
en- under the auspices Of Canton Wash
5ngton, No. l, and Union Lodge, No Il,
viii open tonight at ODD Fellows Hall
and continue until March 80 The inaug-
uraI address Will be made by Edwin B
Hay and the fair is expected 10 be one of
the best ever held here. Many handsome
articles OF both substantial and ornamen-
tai nature have been donated by local
business houses and numerous new fea-
lures are promised.
The executive committee is composed
Of Philip Walker, chairman: Ernest w
Bradford treasurer: A A Hancock sec
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
FIRE IN A CARBON PLANT.
Employees of Il Cleveland Concern
Have a Narrow Escape

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March IS-Explo-
sion ard subsequent fire damaged the
big plant of the National Carbon Com
paHy II this city this morning to the
extent Of 100000
Victor Ernot and T. G Mickey narrow
y escaped being roasted alive. The ex-
UlOslon IN the chemical department pen
ned them IN the engine room and they
were dug out by companions The fire
will cripple but not stop operations at
the plant
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18

nue.. where il completes its course in an
entrance 50 enlarged as to include all
three avenues.
The members of the Senate Committee
having the matter in hand. Messrs- Nc
MILAN, Galiinger, and Martin favor the
plans and VIII 50 report to Congress in
December.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
An AGeRAvATING COUGH cUREn

4 customer Of ours who had been suffering
from severe cough for SIX months bought two
bottles Of Chanbeziain's Cough Remedy from Is
and was entirely cured BY one and one-haIf bot
ties OF It. Il gives perfect satisfaction WITH our
trade--Haynes-Parker & Co. LinevIlle Ala A
persistent cough i the first symptom Of eonsuraE-
lion and should I.eFer be neglected. This IS oniy
one OF the many Thousands who have been
cured By Chamberiaiu's Cough Remedy. For sale
b Henry Evans, wholesale and retail. and all
druggists.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18

rotary: John I Brown. William II E,rn-
est. G D ShackeIford, James L Hutchi-
Whitney. and William j. Palmer.
The chairwCmen of the different booths
consist principally Of the wives and
daughters OF the members Of the various
lodges
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
ROBBERY OF THE MAILS.
Two Instances IN Which Registere
Pouches MeEe stolen.

Chief Inspector Cochran. Of the Post
Office Department, received Geographic
dispatches this morning informing him OF
the theft at Cleveland on the 18th of this
month OF a pouch of registered letters.
The despatch also says that Postohlce
Inspector owen, OF the Cincinnati DiyIs-
ion, arrested three men on the 18th and
recovered the stolen pouch.
Another despatch informed the Chief
Inspector o. the arrest at Spokane,
Wash. OF three men by Inspectors Beatty
and Schlosser for stealing a registered
letter pouch between Helena ana St.
Paul
The particulars in both cases have not
yet been received
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
Don't Recon,e nm Object o. ararsion

Don|t HecOme an UbJect q aversion
and pity. Cure your cataTrh purify your breath,
and stop the offensive discharges Rev. Dr.
Bochror, OF Buffalo, SAYS: Ny wife and I were
both troubled with distressing catarrh but we
have enjoyed freedom from this aggravating
Inaiady since the day we first used Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder. Its action vas instantaneous,
giving relief within ten Minutes Sold BY + 5
Nilliems. Ninth and Z Streets; Ednonds & VII
lams, Third Street and Pennsylvania Ayenue-II.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
SCHMIDT NOT TO HANG.
The President ComEnutes His Sen
tence to Life imprisonment.

The President has committed to life i'm
prisonment the sentence of death impos-
ed on Private John n. Schmidt, Company
A. Thirty-siXth Infantry. who was tried
by court martial at LingayeH. North Luz
lon. and convicted on 4 charge of murder
Schmidt was sentenced to be hanged
ma the papers were sent 20 Washington
for final action. The Secretary of War
has designated Fort LeaVenWorth Kan,
as the place of confinement
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18

There Is but enc way TO DO Justice 10 Yourself
and to the beer Of Heurich's breH-tlst Is to
ask for and insist having Aacrzen. senate.
o. Lager Don't call for dark or light" for
there are many limitations OF these superior hoy
erages- For bottled beer phone Vest "a. Airing
ton BeJling Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
Now IS the Right Time for You.

Eastertide is deeting eycnfu dress day"
when fashion throw off the wraps
the attire of spring.
The opportunity here for stylish c0osing-for unpeceent
ed tailoring values This great special
It's greatness Despite the steady inpour of
cloths for the Suits the the
Spring Top Goats will be repenhed great selling today
You cannot fail TO make HcaYes are so
diversified choice styles We you again
superior tailoring will distinguish preeminent goodness of
every garmentin fit fnisings spring shapes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
CHOICE u A% A PAIR.

The beauty of is that they not odds and ends nor
broken otsbut full and complete line Of lengths and widths
in each style.
A hg lot, but twice as many-if we could have gotten
the-woud be small lot when AS be the selling price
They sale in the Shoe Department propetS floor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18
EDUCATIONAL.
FRENCH LANGUAGE School.

New classes forming; easy quick method ts
pronounce well. speak, read understand
NILE y PRUD HOMIE, 307 D ST. nv. (car Iines)
mI3-T
PIANO and organ lessons, . cents. Apply ~
5th ST ne. MIR
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SPECIAL NOTICE-SIRS. HELM STERN. Ger
to 3I5 F st. sw nI6-T
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE. beg to inform my friends that I have
connected myself with McssTS- Sdks * Co. where
with their superior facilities at my command
can promise better service than ever before
B. MOORE. Formerly with Parker, Bridget & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18

TO CURE y COLD ~ ONE DAY
Take Laxative BrOmo-Quinine Tablets &c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-18

I HAVE purchased from the executor and heirs
the entire interest OF Nlr. Thomas McCiiu late
senior member OF the firm OF McC5iU & Wallace,
printers and publishers, no. Z 81 NV
The business Will be continued under the same
firm hy ". J. Wallace. who assumes all the
liabilities Of the firm and 70 whom all accounts
due must be paid.
wish 10 thank my many friends and patrons
for their liberal faTors in the past and solicit z
continuance n the future
el6-5 WILLIAM 7. WALLACE