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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
OTHER GAMES
LAWYERS EASY WINNERS

According TO an ancient custom the
lawyers and alleged newspaper men Of
the city met In deadly combat on the
ball field yesterday. and following the
usual mode OF procedure the lawyers
won. OF course this was expected. but
the defeat might have been much worse
had the managers OF the press team
confined themselves to legitimate news
paper men. instead OF picking up a bunch
that never wrote an item I'm their lives.
outside Of the Tomahawk and the War
Cry. thus working a great hardship on
the barristers.
IL was cold. lonesome day for the
few newspaper men who went out 10
Centredale TO see the game: they knew
most of the lawyers all right. but the
other side was a strange bunch that no.
body had ever seen before. this more
especially after the game. The kick
ing abilities OF the tall gentleman on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
CRITICAL CASE
Thomas Judd at Hospital Due
to Injury on Railroad.

Thomas Judd, an engine cleaner, en-
ployed by the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad was seriously n not
fatally injured at the Charles street
round house a few minutes after 9 o'clock
last evening.
Judd. who Is a man about 30 years Of
age. was down In a pit beneath a loco
motive. engaged In removing the ashes
from the pan.
In accordamnce with the usual method.
after remaining over one pit until the
ashes are dumped. the locomotive then
moved forward to another pit not over
five feet away.
After the engine had moved forward
Judd was found IN the second pit appar-
emily suffering great pain
He was quickly extricated from his posi-
tion by fellow workmen and taken IN the
ambulance 20 St Joseph's hospital.
Although fairly comfortable at noon to-
day. the hospital physicians declared ~
a critical case with bare hope Of recov-
cry.
The injured man boarded with his
brother. James J. Judd. at II winsor
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
FAWTUxET VALLEY

The Union Cornet band of ouidnick
gave band concert I'm front OF Cuttings
store in Washington last evening. which
was enjoyed by large number OF people,
This is the first concert given by them
outside OF Arctic Centre, and valleyites
living near Washington were given an OPP
portunity 10 hear very pleasing pro-
gram rendered near at home.
Mrs Margaret Conley OF Jackson who
has been employed as a spinner for about
II years In the Jackson mill and who IN
tends TO move TO Atteboro shortly, was
pleasantly surprised by a party OF her
friends last evening. When all the guests
were inside games OF an interesting ma
ture were played. Later I'm the evening
beautiful lemonade and water set was
presented 10 Mrs. Conley She was very
much surprised at receiving the gift. but
thanked her friends I'm a most hearty
manner. A collation. was then partaken
OF. being furnished by the ladies' OF the
party. Games were resumed until quite
late. and after a farewell handshake. the
guests departed.
The new addition TO the Phenix school
has now been finished and Is being used
for the first time this week Each room
has 10 pupils all OF which were formerly
forced TO occupy one room. The new
rooms are bright and well lighted and
the teachers, Misses Mary G. Dufry and
Anneta Guillies find everything most con-
veniently arranged.
Work upon the new library I'm Anthony
r. progressing rapidly. The roof now be-
ing on.
The Quldnick school house Is fast near
ing completion. IL being expected that 70
will be ready 10 use I'm about n week
The regular meeting Of Warwick lodge.
A. o. u. w. was held at their quarters
in Duffy's hall at Clyde last evening w..a
a large number Of members present.
The funeral of John Mcslnnity. who
was found dead In bed az his home In
Riverpoint last Monday. was held thIs
morning from ST. James church. Arctio
The intermens was made later al cromp-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17

DEMOCRATS
CONVENE.
The Important Contest Now
Hinges on the Nomination Of
a Candidate for Congress.

Dover. Del. Sept. 1.-THE Democratio
state convention yesterday nominated the
following ticket:
Representative in congress-Henry A.
Houston.
State treasurer-Joseph II. Hessinger
Auditor of accounts-J. Thomas Lowe.
The contest hinged on the nomination
for congress, Houston defeating ex-Con-
gresham l.. Irving Handy by majority
of two votes. Because Of the split In the
Republican ranks the Democratic leaders
claim to be able 10 elect their congress
sional candidate In November, and con-
sequently there was scramble for the
nominatio Each OF the three counties In
the state had several candidates.
After touching upon local issues the
platform refers to the senatorial situa-
tion and has this to say Of the efforts
of ]. Edward Addicks to rule Delaware
politics:
We declare that the question OF over
whelming Importance to the people OF this
state is whether the state shall be wholly
controlled by it's criminal and ignorant
class under the leadership OF CONNER
cial adventurer and his creatures, who.
disgracing and corrupting our politics as
far as they can. know only enough of the
traditions of our state to revile them and
to attack the memories of those honorable
and upright men under whose guidance
and advice our state maintained her high
position I'm the union.
We are In favor OF weii-estabiished
form OF Republican government and will
unyieldingly oppose any movement or
scheme detrimental thereto and in up
holding this doctrine we look with an
xiety and apprehension upon the present
OF affairs In the Philippine
islands We believe that these islands.
now in our indsputed possession, should
be 40 managed to give the inhabitants
speedy control OF their own local affairs
and ar established form OF Republican
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
GENERAL GOSSIP

The Tigers started the seasons work
| on old Nassau gr1diron yesterday after
noon. with light preliminary practice.
Heao Coach Garrett Cochran was not
present, and Trainer Robinson took
charge OF the men. The only members OF
last years team who have returned are
Davis, Dewitt, Henry, Short and Minott.
but Brown, Pearson. Foulke, Vanderho,f.
Freeman and Underhill are expected sovn.
Barney the 25o-pound centre from TN.
frinceton preparatory school. has on
tered the freshman class. Trainer Rop-
inson Is relying on new men TO nI the
guards positions, as well as centre.
No stake event was decided at Grave
send yesterday but the racing was good
Two faYorites only-wo won-ameaF- -ies--
ers being Frank Farrell's Bonnibert u
TO choice, who was beaten in the stretch
when he appeared to have the seconu
event well In hand The horse to do the
trick was the 2-year-old Mackey Dwyer
who showed great speed and endurance
and won In drive by two lengths.
francesca. strong favorite, won the
handicap for all ages.
Football practice of light kind will be-
gin at Harvard today. but IL will be sew
eral days before the squad under Capt
Herman will be of any size Trainer Nc
Masters Will not arrive from Scotland for
some days. Capt. Herman, In speaking
or the teams prospc @ts said:
Il think we have every reason to feel
encouraged over the outlook this year II
certainly Is better than last fall. when
there was almost no material at all to
start with"
The action OF the stewards of the
Jockey club In revoking the licenses of
Jockeys Burns and Bullman for constant
misbehayior at the post created a sensa-
tion at Gravesend yesterday. where the
penalty was entirely unexpected Burns
is under contract to w. G. Whitney and
receives a salary of about $4,000 a year.
while Bullman is the regular rider for
August Bemont's horses and is said TO
have a yearly stipend of $4,000. 1t was
just after c. J. Fitzgerald had been
taken III and c. IL. Pettingill was assigned
to the Sob OF starting up at Saratoga that
Burns and Bullman began to run at IN.
barrier with their mounts, the idea being
to beat the starter. Mr.. Pettingill pro-
ceeded to penalize them with fines. but
II did no good. Then he set them down
FOR several days at time. but as soon
as they got back in the saddle they were
at the same old tricks. 1t is said that
Mr.. Belmont, before the Saratoga meeting |
closed. notified Bullman that he Was
playing with fire and that IL he got him |
self into trouble he could not expect as |
sistance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
EAST PROVIDENCE

The hrst regular monthly meeting after
the summer vacation OF the East Provi-
! dence Business Mems association was
| held In thir rooms in Tobin block, and
was attended by a very large number of
members. The meeting was called to or
der by President David s. Ray and the
names Of Councilman Leo F. Nadeau and
Postmaster Stephen ]. Rich were pre-
sented for membership. DR.. Frank F.
Caief was elected a member. The most
interesting item discussed was the trans
fer question and much OF the evening was
devoted TO Its consideration. Judge
George N Bliss urged that the Rhode
Island Traction company be requested
TO change the transfer point now located
on washington bridge TO a point east OF
the bridge After a general discussion,
during which II was stated that this
would not exactly meet the desires of
the residents OF the town. a substitute
was introduced by ex-Postmaster Cum
ningham to the effect that the trans
fer system in this town should be ex-
tended to all points within the FIVE cent
zone line. either coming into or leaving
the town. His motion was adopted
communication was received from the
Emierant Restriction league asking that
the associations corporation be given 10
the movement and requesting that the
state be asked to assist in the work be-
ing done by the league The communi-
cation was referred to the executive COM
mittee, as was also a resolution that the
association purchase so copies OF Cush-
ing's Manual for distribution among the
members
The question committee presented sew
eral questions for discussion during the
season. One is that II is for the best
interests OF the town to demand that
all the highways be placed under the
charge OF one competent man; II is for
the best interest OF the town that there
should be public parks. and also that
steps should be taken toward bea autifying
the grounds in and about all public build
ings.
The meeting then adjourned and the
members enjoyed an excellent shell f1sh |
dinner.
The executive committee was instructed |
TO try and secure Hon. Rathbone Gard
ner as speaker for the next meeting.
FIRE COMPANY MET.
The meeting OF the watohemoiet Fire
Engine company was well attended Mon |
day evening Considerable routine busi-
ness was transacted. An invitation to
attend the Brockton muster on Oct Sd
was accepted and n committee consisting
Of William j. Faulkner, George w Full
er and James Hayes, was appointed to
make the necessary arrangements. After
the close OF the meeting the old machine
was taken out and given a good trial.
EAST SHORE ECHOES.
Mrs. f. Johnson. who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Crane. at her home in
has returned home.
Miss Mary Brown OF Newburyport.
Mass, is spending few days as the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Riley, OF Sum
NIT street
Mrs. Francis. who resides at North
Broadway, is sueing the Union Railroad
for 5000 damages for injuries
sustained In n recent car accident
number OF friends gave Charles
n surprise visit at his home
asst evening on the occasion OF the ami
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IS IT AN EPIDEMIC ?
Vital Statistics Show an AIarrIro IN.
crease In an Already Prevailing
DIsease-Are Any Exesnpt7

AT no time In the history OF disease bas
there been such an alarming Increase n,
the number or cases OF any parttcular
malady as In that OF kidney and bladder
troubles now preying upon the people Of
this country
Today we see relative. friend or an
acquaintance apparently well and In 4
rev days we may be grieved to learn Of
their serious Illness or sudden death
caused by that fatal type of kidney trou-
ble-Brights disease.
Kidney trouble often becomes advanced
into acute stages before the afflicted n
aware OF It's presence; that Is whv wa
read OF so many sudden deaths OF promi-
nent business and professional men. phy-
sicians and others. They have neglected
TO stop the leak In time
Whue scientists are puzzling their
brains to find out the cause, each indf-
vidual can, by a little precaution. avoid
the chances OF contracting dreaded ana
dangerous kidney trouble or eradicate n
completely from their system II already
atnicted. Many precious lives might have
peen, ana many more can yet be saved.
by paying attention 10 the kidneys
IL Ia the mission of The News TO benent
its readers at every opportunity and there
fore we advise all who have any symp-
toms OF kidney or bladder trouble 70
write today TO DR.. Kilmer a. Co., Bing-
hamton, N Y, for free sample bottle OF
swamp Root, the celebrated specific
which Is having such a great demand
and remarkable success in the cure OF the
most distressing kidney and bladder
troubles. With the sample bottle Of
Swamp-Root will also be sent free q
pamphlet and treatise of valuable infor-
nation.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name. Swamp-Root, DIR. Kflmer's
swamp Root, and the address, Bingham
ton. N. Y. on every bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
WHITES EASY WINNERS

A good attendance witnessed the pony
polo game on the Rumford field yester-
day afternoon. the contesting teams be-
ing the Whites and the Yellows The
game was not 90 good as some that have
preceded u.
The Whites started In with a rust and
Watson put the ball between the goal
posts twice In quick order. the first one
In two minutes. thirty seconds. and the
second minute and half later Just
as the period closed Lewis goaled one
for the Yellows
Lewis put the score at a tie In the Sec
ond period. In the third w. Hanley
scored the only goal. putting the Whites
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
GOOD SCORES MADE

weather conditions at the state rife
range yesterday were excellent for shoot
ns ana some very good scores were
made During the afternoon the condi-
lions We're ideal and several qualifications
We're completed. At 300 yards Private
hlckard or Company q, First regiment,
was high with q. AT 500 yards Lieut..
White OF the Warren artillery made the
Top score, splendidly put together "a
Private Scanlon OF Troop B made % at
6og yards. the best score OF the day there
The SOO-yard target will be opened next
week, upwards OF dozen men being
QuaIifed 70 go to that distance TO finish
THAR expeEt- itfteA ttttrttf. -rr-trres-
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one ahead In the fourth period Cong
aon tied the score again. and then the
whites made two In quick order. the
game ending with the score TO 8 in favor
OF the Whites. The summary:
WHITE YELLOW.
10 5-W Hanley. No HI NJ: sackett
@. Hanley. No 81 n lewis
No. 3 r. B. owen No All Concdon
bsck-W. %. Fiheld Back-J. X. Gladding
" als-White--Watson g. owen. Hanley
neI.ow-Lewis 2, Congdon. Referee-A.
Barker. Timer and scorer-w. III sturgis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
ON HALF.MILE TRACK

The first regular race meeting on the
Narragansett half mile track will be held
next month, the dates selected being Oct.
4 s. and 10. Purses will be ofrered.
probably of $500 each. three events being
down for decisions on each OF the four
days or the meeting. Eastern horsemen
are greatly interested in the meetings
as tho half-mile meetings this fall have
not been very successful on the New
England tracks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
CONNECTICUT CHAMPION

New Haven. Sept. 1.-THE cycling sea-
son in this city was brought to a close
last evening. The Connecticut mile cham
pionship was won by w. s. Fem OF Bris-
tol. The motor racc between Freeman
and Nelson. Ave miles against time was
won by Freeman, who made the distance
In 1888. Nelson's time was 7:i2 3-5 Sum-
mary:
One-mile state championshlp-wo by
w. s. Fem. Time 1:f1 1-5.
One-mile amateur handicap--won by
Reed Thompson. New Haven C2O yards).
Time 2:03
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THE NATIONAL MEETING

New York, Sept. 1.-THE National
League magnates met In conference here
yesterday and adjourned without having
decided upon any definite plan or action
Tor the future as regards the American
league situation. The absence OF Frank
De Haas Robson OF st. Louis and James
mart or chicago Is said to have blocked
Whatever action was TO be considered
John I, Brush announced that another
conference would be held Sept. "a, at
which both Mr.. Robinson and Mr. Hart
would be present
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versary of his birthday and a pleasant
time was enjoyed.
Netop Council. American Mechanics met
Monday evening In weekly session and
enjoyed social meeting. There were
many present from sister councils In
Providence and Riverside
In the Seventh district court this morn
ing. Thomas Joydan was sentenced 10 the
state farm for six months. for being an
Idle person.
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GRANT CAUGHT THE BALL.

Buffalo. Sept. 17.--If Grant had used dis
erection I'm handling Athertons foul ny in
on third and only one out Buffalo might
not have tied the score. Both Hesterfer
and Jaroy pitched great ball. Newarks
,esiJ's Ne o. ,bree ha ses shos,ia ba.'o
been an easy out nj first. but took an
ugly bound over Francis head and went
90 the fence. The game was called at
ness Score.
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WORCESTER.

Double plays-Massey to Downey: Dele
hanty- to Massey to McCauley. Sacrifice
hits-Massey. Toft. Clancy, McCauley.
First base on balls-By Gardner g. Struck
out-B- Gardner g. Passed ball-Toft.
Wild pitch-Merritt. Umpire-Cox. Time
III Pom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
ROCHESTER,.

Two-base hits-Frank. McAleese. Three
base hits-Shinde. Blake. Stolen bases
Griffin. Woods. Double play-Shindle to
Griffin to Carr. First base on balls-On
Becker q. off Barnett 4. Struck out-By
Becker l.: by Barnett l. Passed balls
Coopan 2 JJmpire-E,gan. Time-lh 45m
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BECKER AN EASY MARK.

Rochester. Sept. l7.--Jersey City defeat
ed the champions at Culver field In a
was In the box for the locals, was hit
hard at opportune times. and, aside from
that, ne was erratic. Barnett for Jersey
City was very effective and kept hits well
scattered. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17
LAMBS LACKED A HIT.

Toronto Sept. 17.-Toronto punched hits
In the first two innings. when they made
five of their seven hits. Gardiner was In
good form, and but for errors would have
shut out Worcester. The visitors had
the bases full when the last man went
out. Downey's fielding was n feature
Score.
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MONTREAL.

Bean. Two-base hits--McMahon, Bean.
Three-base hits-Cassidy. Wagner. Struck
pitch-Raub Double play-Bean TO Con-
nor to Cassidy. Umpire-Rinn. Time-lh.
3,if,1
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YACHTING : BASEBALL POLO BOXING.

first base penetrated through the dis
guise and one out-of-town correspond
ent was recognized. thus lighting up
the gloom for a little.
30 the game went TO the distressing
finish. The lawyers insisted I'm break
Ing all rules for such contests and I'm
disregardfng all precedents by playing. a
really good game. To the credit OF the
unknown, however. be 1t recorded that
they stuck TO the ethics of the game and
played like novices and gentlemen
The umpiring OF Manager Reiner was
fearful and wonderful and ne made the
mistake' OF making several correct de-
cisions. The dark tale is told in full be-
low:
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First base on balls-On Laroy g. Struck
out-By Laroy o; by Hesterfer q Three
base hit-MacGamwell. Two-base hit
Grimshaw. y Sacrifice hit--Brain. Stolen
base-Schultze. Double play-Francis 10
Atherton TO Grimshaw. Passed ball.
Shaw. Umpire--Kelly Time-2h
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AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING

AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES TODAY.
Cleveland at Chicago.
Detroit at st. Louis.
Washington at Philadelphia.
Baltimore at Boston.
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Siackp;Ie Wins Our IN a Battle Of
Pitchers at MOnTaa.
Whites Again Victorious Over Ye|Iows
a. RumfOrd PuIO Club.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

EASTERN LEAGUE.
Providence ., Montreal l.
Buffalo 2, Newark O.
Jersey City ., Rochester 2.
Toronto g. Worcester /.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston I3, Philadelphia g.
Brooklyn 7. New York q
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 7, Baltimore Q.
Philadelphia 7. Washington 5.
st. Louis 3. Detroit 2.
Montreal Sept. i7.-Provtdence hit Raub
much more opportunely than Montreal
could hit Stackpole. Score:
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Hits-Lawyers is. Scribes TO- Errors
Lawyers 8. Unknowns T. Batteries-Bart-
lett and Palmer. various pitchers and
Cram.
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EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

EASTERN LEAGUE GAMES TO-DAY.
Providence at Montreal
Worcester at Toronto.
Jersey CITY at Rochester.
Newark at Buffalo
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
PHILLIES' NEW PITCHER

Philadelphia, Sept. 17-Phaladelphia
tried a new pitcher yesterday and Boston
won without much effort The home team
could not do much with Malarkey's pitch
Ing. Attendance. l5s. Score by innings:
Innings ....... 3 5 Q
Boston ........... 8 o / o i-ls
Philadelphia 49,. o 0 o o 3 o. 3
Hits-Boston Il, Philadelphia T. Errors
Boston 2. Philadelphia 4. Batteries
Mallarky and Ktttredge; McFadden and
Doom.
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HARLEMITEs RIDICULOUS.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE playing Of the
day was ridiculously bad and the Brook
lyns again won without half trying. Don
ovan held the Harlemites down to two
hits, one in the first and one In the ninth
inning Smith was put out OF the game
by Umpire Irwin for kicking Score by
m
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IiIto-SN IIUUIb . DtIIOII II. ETTOTs-
St Louis Q, Detroit /. Batteries-Powell
and Sugden; kissenger and MCGUIRE.
WILSON SAVED THE GAME.
Philadelphia, Sept. lit looked like
victory for Washington yesterday, but
Wilson took Husting's place on the rub
Der and saved the game. Seybold's bat
ting was feature. Score by innings:
Innings ........ 2 "a 6 7S9
philadelphia 2 90 x-7
Washington ..... i o 0 0 0 o. S
Hits-Philadelphia IL. Washington 12.
Errors-Philadelphia l. Washington z.
Batteries-H Hastings. Wilson and Powers;
Patton and Drill.
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Ifits-Brooklyn Y, New York 9 Errors
Brooklyn 2, New York s. Batteries
Donovan and Ritter: Miller and Bresna-
han.
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st. Louis. Sept. list. Louis won from
Detroit by making three runs In the ninth
inning after being shut out up to that
time. Messenger was effective for eight
innings, but two bases on balls a wild
pitch and there hits were made OF him
In the ninth. Powell was hit hard in the
first inning. but after that was effective
Score by innings:
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NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES TODAY.
No games scheduled.
KATOLL WEAKENED.
Boston, Sept. 17.-After having yester-
days game well In hand Katoll fell a
victim 10 a batting rally by the home
team In the eighth. Sparks pitched clev-
erly. Score by innings:
Innings ! s7s9
Posuon ...''.'..'. Z
Hits-Boston Z Baltimore g. Errors
Rostno nal,,x.oxa ra e,.Is'-,.-
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AT THE LAST MINUTE.

Hits-Boston Z, Baltimore g. Error.
Boston q Baltimore 8. Batteries-Spar
and Warner: Katol and Robinson.