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The Caucasian., 1903-02-08
PoLYGAMY THE THEME.
The Statehood Measure Debate Had Thi'
Practice Referred to by Senator'S.

The Statehood Measure Debate Had Thh
Practice Referred to by Senators.
Washington. Feb. 6.-The discussion
of the statehood bill in the senate
Thursday turned on the question OF
pc}ygamy. A number of senators who
heretofore have taken no part in the
debate participated in the discussion
Mr.. McComas had started the debate
Wednesday by crticising the pending
bill as being too liberal and when the
subject came up Thursday +Mr. Cal
linger adverted to his remarks ana
said that he was in favor of an amend
ment covering this question as strong
as could be drawn. The influence OF
the Mormon church over politics oc-
cupied a large share of the debate
which Mr. Hale characterized as inter
esting, valuable and startling, because
it had disclosed a powerful religious
organization "exerting itself as dom
inant, potential force over the mind
and action Of its followers. which
should be taken into account in future
legislation.
Mr.. Dubois Of Idaho declared that ne
polygamist could occupy any high po-
litical place without the consent of the
first president of the Mormon church.
The same influence, he said. was ex-
ercised in New Mexico and Arizona.
He said that Idaho could control the
Mormon people whenever it so desired.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08
FLOOD AT PiTTsBURG.

Aiieghens Riqer Rose Two Feet Aboys
the Danger Line
Pittshnrg, Feb. 6.-The food in tho
Allegheny river was two feet above
the danger line, but rising waters at up
river points have been checked by the
cold wave following Wednesdays wind
storm, and 1t is thought serious fIood
will be averted. 1t reached twenty
four feet Lowlands in Allegheny are
under from two to seven feet of water
River avenue, School. Kilbuck and
Robinson streets are submerged. The
tracks OF the Pittsburg and Western
railroad are under seven feet of water,
all trains leaving the Baltimore and
Ohio station at this city.
Many plants along the river fronts
have been forced to suspend operations
by water getting into the fly wheel
pits. but no serious damage has so far
resulted.
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FORTY FISHERMEN.
1t Is Feared That Number Perished In
Saginaw Bay.

II Is Feared That Number Perishcd Ii
Saginaw Bay.
Chicago. Feb. Sit is feared that
forty fishermen were lost in the storm
which struck Saginaw bay Tuesday
night. says a dispatch to the Tribune
from Bay City, Mich. The men were
living in shanties built on the ice. The
storm burst without warning. It was
accompanied by binding swirl Of
snow and the waves crushed the ice in
the bay upon which the fishermen's
huts were standing into grinding,
crunehing mass. Nothing has been
seen of the men or the shanties since.
James Fisk, a fish buyer. who spent
the night in his station, came to the
city yesterday and said that prior to
the storm he could see plainly dozen
shanties and men moving about them,
but in the morning there was no sign
of human life on the bay.
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considerably Cleared. !.

London, Feb. 6. Dispatches received
in official quarters at London and Ber-
lin say the diplomatic air regarding
the Venezuelan question has tconsid-
erably cleared as the result of an in
terview between Ambassador Herbert
and Minister Bowen on Saturday. Ac-
cording to dispatches. Sir Michael Her
bert made some plain-spo observa-
tions respecting the conduct of negotia-
tions, and the interview was altogether
somewhat heated
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With the
w a S hington
Raconteurs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


Washington. Feb. 2.-Thr national
capital continues to be the Mecca of
Lrides and yro0ms, and you are pretty
sure to fil.l il pair of them i'll Statuary
hall almost any time. The other day
Il newly married couple snuntered
leisurely through the historic chamber
whose peculiar acoustic properties have
given it the name of "Whspering gal
lery." They were trying very hard,
after the manner of their kind. to look
unconscious and making out very
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08
Fellow Servant Bill.

Washington. Feb. 6.-Congressman
Randell was before the committee on
Indian affairs in the interest of his
bill relative to the fellow servants law
in the Indian Territory, as at present
railroad employees are not liable for in
jury if caused by negligence of what is
termed fellow servant. Mr. Randells
bill removes this difficulty and makes
corporations liable for injuries sustain
ed in the service whether caused by
the negligence of a fellow servant Or
not
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Serious Assault.

Dallas. Feb. Cd. F. Mitchem, six.
ty years old. carpenter, employed by
L. r. Wright. member of the Build
ers' Exchange, which has a disagree
ment with the Building Trades Coun-
Gil. was assaulted by two men. One
blow on the head may result in con.
cussion of the brain. Charles Moos,
. planning mill employe. was also bad.
" beaten. Organized labor leaders dis.
claim all responsibility.
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Favors stephens. Bill

Washington, Feb. .6.-The house
committee on Indian affairs authorized
a favorable report on the bill intro.
duced by Representative Stephens of
Texas to open to settlement 505,000
acres OF land IN the Kiowa. Comanehe
and Apache Indian reservations in Ok.
lahoma Territory.
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is OPPOSED.
Admission of Arizona and Now Mexico
Not at All Favored.


Phoenix. Ariz., Feb 6.-Although
the admission of Arizona and New
Mexico as one state has been frequent
ly suggested, it was never given Sc
rious consideration here until the pub
1ication Wednesday of dispatches an
nouncing that friends OF the OMNIBUS
bill were favoring such compromise.
The news created CONSERVATION here
and the protest is almost universal.
Upon the assembling of the legislature
Wednesday a telegram was read from
Delegate Smith reciting the conditions
and stating he was opposing the COM
promise. If his attitude was not in ac-
cord with the people he waited to
know it so he could inform congress.
A resolution was passed opposing the
COMPROMISE.
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Defeated in Oklaloma Hou.e.

Guthrie, Okla, Feb 6.-The Okla
homa house killed the governors meas
ure introduced by Mr. Matthews OF
Payne county, making the outer boun-
daries Of Oklahoma the cattle quaran-
tine line. The vote was Is to IL. Two
Republicans and nine Democrats voted
the bill. nine Republicans and six DEM
ocrats against it.
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poorly. a S l 8
usually the case.
Stepping on one
of the &c o
stones to gaze at
q new statue,
they were spied
by two youthful
pages. who i'm
mediately spot
ted them as
wedding tour
lists. One of the
boys stepped to
an echo stone
on the opposite
side of the gal
ler.y and in a
whisper asked:
Wv h Ell did
you get mar
ried :"
The Y Ou Il e
couple looked at
each other and
then around the
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Crum's Nomination Discussed.

Washington. Feb. 6.-The nomina.
ton of Dr. w. B. Crum, colored, for
collector of the port of Charleston, S.
G. was discussed again Thursday by
the senate committee on commerce.
but action again was postponed.
There was sufficient differences of
opinion to lead members to believe
that if vote were taken the commit
tee would oppose Crums confirmation.
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Secretary Of Navy Reconsiders.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Secretary
Moody has decided in view of Con-
structor Hobson's declination to re.
consider his proffered' resignation to
accept the same. He will take oc.
casion formally to record the navy's
high appreciation OF the officers
worth.
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one brother D-owned.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 6.-While at
tempting to ford swollen stream in
Pulaski county, a heavily loaded wag-
on on which James Morris and his
brother. Jackson Morris. were riding,
overturned and the team was carried
down stream. James Morris was
caught under the wagon and drowned.
Jackson Morris escaped
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insists ON Resixnfns.

Washington. Feb. Captain Rich
mond p. Hobson insists on the accept
ance of his resignation of the naval
service. Secretary Moody received a
telegram from him to that effect He
thanked the department for it's indul-
gence In the matter, but said his de-
cision to resign was final
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Unemployed March.

Valladotid, Spain. Feb. 6.-Seyeral
thousand unemployed persons marched
through the streets here demanding
work or bread They looted bread
wagons and were charged by the 9en.
darmes. Shots were exchanged. Some
men were injured and many srresrs
were made.
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More Talk Of Conpromise

Washington. Feb 2s.-There was
more talk Thursday about a compro.
mise on the statehood bill. Prominent
Republican senator's were quite active
in efforts TO break the deadlock and
several conferences were held, but
nothing definite was determined on.
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Quay and
the
Reporter

y
received the newspaper man cordially.
and time was spent in general con-
yersation Just as the reporter was
ready to spring his first question Sena-
tor Quay asked:
do you like to play poker?"
Sometimes play the reporter con-
fessed @
Well said the seuator, then you'll
like this little poker story by Eugene
Ware. / think it is one of the best
have seem
He handed a book to the reporter,
who, out of politeness, read page.
.'Ah,'' said the senator, Il see you
are interested. Take the book along
and read it at your leisure. Good even
ing
When the dazed reporter reached the
street he looked more closely at the
little" poker story and found that it
contained ffty-nine pages. II.
When 1t became known that Presi-
dent Roosevelt would appoint Robert
L. - thSliuAS. RcGSlCtdAS SHdN pr
yate secretary, to the post of assistant
secretary Of the treasury to succeed
General Spaulding. there was an epi-
aemic of heart failure among the sup
borters of Older candidates for this i'm
portant position. They insisted that
Armstrong was too young and inexpe-
rienced in the duties which would de
volve upon him.
One of these objectors went to Secre-
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08
Boer Colony In East Texas.

New Orleans, Feb. 6.-The Boer pros.
peetors say they will locate a colony
upon zoo 900 acres in east Texas.
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pa6ssfE ~ ..5saT S NJ
tary Shaw. whose observation OF Mr..
Armstrong; work as private secretary
had thoroughly convinced him that
here was material for competent as
sistant secretary of the treasury.
"ArmStrong is all right. Mr.. Secre
tary." said he. but is he not just Il lit
tie young:"
"Why, | don't know. Perhaps he IS. :"
replied Secretary Shaw. looking quiz
zically at his visitor. But just give
him little time. He'll get over that all
right"
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the seat Of Represent
ativp Foster of Yer
mont discussing the
winter temperature OF
New England and 9th
pr nnrtlnr states. Mr..
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Woes of
a Congress-
m a n


@--9 reach of wicked coal
barons 1t was after he had retired for
the night with the perfect peace that
comes with the knowledge that there is
enough coal in the house to last over
wife's frantic shouts:
The house is on fire. There are bur
glars in the house, There's an EARTH
quaker
These were some of the terrible
things which she forced upon his
sleepy mind. AS he awakened he heard
a thunderous rapping at bis door. and
when he had sufficiently regained his
composure the valiant representative
of the Bay State descended the stairs
and discovered at the door & diminu-
tive messenger boy holding i'll hands
that trembled with cold a telegram.
Breaking the envelope with feverish
excitement and anxiety. Representa-
tive Powers read. Don't take any ac-
ton in the postofice quarrel until you
receive my letter, which is on the
way" ~ A-E .s...
There was no need of a fire in the
house for the rest of the night.
An applicant for office called On
President Roosevelt the other day and,
as showing an especial reason why he
should get the place, said with due
emphasis:
'Mr President. have enlisted Sena-
tor Foraker and Senator Hanna in my
support"
Delighted, delightedr' was Mr..
Rooseyelt's characteristic exclamation.
"Now, my friend, if you will go out and
get Senator Beveridge and Senator
Fairbanks to agree on anything in the
world I'll give you the White House."
Civil Service Commissioner William
Dudley Fotllke has a seven-year-old
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08
She Had
Expectation

store on the avenue when young
woman came in and priced some books.
do you make any reduction to a
minister's wifeE'
Yes. ma'am,' said the clerk. Are
you a minister's wife"
g oh, no. replied the lady; L am not
married s@ss
GA minister's daughter, then?
Mo
s'The clerk was puzzled.
'''May l ask your relationship to the
church? he inquired. ....
''.Oh. said the young woman bright
ly, I am engaged to theological stu
dent ~..ss..
On recent evening young and en-
shusiastic reporter called on Senator
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Quay to make some in
quiries regarding
certain phases of
Pennsylvania politics.
The senator. who was
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of Massachusetts. Mr..
Powers prefaces his
story with a beautiful
picture of domestic
happiness beyond the
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08

This tale of the woes of congress
man is told by Representative Powers
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08

During the recent cold snap a num-
Der of members were gathered about
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The
Greatness
of Vermont

OSteI ut'CldleO tIul ~ AGA
more weeks of sleighing than any obi
err state in the Union and to prove his;
assertion related story about Ha2k
White. Il native of the Green Mountain
State. who was d noted minstrel and is
credited with being the original "end
man" One of Whites jokes used to
run this way:
80 you come from Vermont?' the
middle man would ask.
Yes | am proud to say was born
and raised in the good Old state of Yer
mont" White would answer.
You make pretty good maple sugar
up in Vermont.'
Yes. our maple sugar is the sweetest
on earth
Have some pretty good horses up
there too
THE Morgan horses bred in Vermont
are not excellcd anywhere in the
world
''Pretty girls, eh?''
"Vermont has the prettiest girls in
America"
well, Vermont must be pretty much
of state" the middle man would say
in conclusion.
Ats the greatest state in the Union"
was Whites answer There is just
one thing about it l don't like. For
about six weeks in midsummer. when
the snow melts off. we have to drag
around on Wheels
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This story of Washington life was
told by Representative James Rankin
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08

Representative Shattuc of Ohio the
other day put this question to Repre-
sentative Mercer of Nebraska. who, it
will be recalled, was defeated at the
last election:
''Are you any relation to the ball
player named Mercer who killed him
self the other day|'
What was his first name?" asked
Mr.. Mercer.
"Win," answered Mr.. Statue.
mo relation" said Mr.. Mercer.
"There hasn't been a win in our fam
lily since before election"
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Young to a group OF
colleagues in the house
cloakroonl the other
day:
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johnny on
the Spot"

few days of the session." said he, Il
introduced bill to repeal the duty on
coal: went to the ways and means
chairman and requested that the COM
mittee give the measure consideration.
"'Will you give the bill consideration
if secure a petition of the members of
the house for it? inquired.
You had better bring copy of the
Lords Prayer along with you." an
swered Mr.. Payne. But Mr.. Cochran
now feels that congress has justified
his legislative wisdom by enaetlng !,
bill like his into law.
III the senate Mr. Nelson of Minneso-
ia has fled Il claim on the original
anthrac cite repeal bill. as he was John
ny Oh the spot at Il very early day and,
after reading the presidents message
Oh the subject, drew bill to carry out
that recommendation.
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had some time ago
with Chairman Payne
OF the ways ana
means committee.
SDr,ripU tho fret
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flushed rosy red. and the bridegroom
looked uncomfortable. Again they
glanced around the hall. but could not
discern from whence the voice came
when did you get married?" again
came the mysterious question.
Awestricken and looking extremely
foolish, the young couple precipitately
fled from the chamber.
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08

Representative Cochran of Missouri
the other day recalled an interview he
The Caucasian., 1903-02-08

Civil Service Commissioner William
Dudley Fotllke has q seyen-year-old
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On recent evening young and en-
shusiastic reporter called on Senator
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-19
MINES CLOSED.

Cripple Greek, March 1S.-The
Western federation of miners has thus
far won signal victory in the battle
which it is waging in support of the
striking mill men at Colorado City.
With very few exceptions, the
mines approached by the executive
committee have agreed not to ship to
the mills of the United States Reduc-
tion and Refining company.
A committee representing the min
ers met with Manager DeLavergne at
the Elkton mine at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon and after presentation of the
case of thu Federation. Mr.. Della
vergne agreed for the present not to
ship to the interdicted mills.
SAYS Mr.. DeLavergne:
81 have nothing to say as to a set
tlement beyond that the Elkton will
continue working.
''If there had been such men as this
committee in charge of things from
the start. there would have been no
strike.
'They are eminently fair and broad
minded men. lam now satisfied that
the trouble will be entirely settled
within ten days.
After conference the miners an
nounecd that the Elkton had agreed
not to ship to the unfair" mills.
Unless something unforeseen occurs
the end of the strike is close at hand.
SO far as the Cripple Greek district is
concerned.
The mines which have shut down
are the Independence, 450 men; Isa-
bella. 100 men; Thompson, 80 men.
and the Granite 40 men. a total of $40
men.
Added to this there are q number
of men who have been laid off ON ac-
count OF cessation of shipments The
total number of men out of employ
ment is about 1900. The big Portland
mine and those of the Woods COM
panies are not affected by the situa
tion a. their ores are treated at their
own mills.
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ORCHARDISTS
SCHOOL.
Prof Waite of Washington to
Visit This County-Will Open
School to Teach How to
Stamp Out Blight.

Prof. NJ. B. Waite, of Washington.
D. G. an expert psychologist. connect
ed with the department of plant in
dustry of the government, il expected
to arrive in the city of Denver this
afternoon.
Prof. Waite comes at the earnest So
licitation of Hon. John @. Bell and
counties. Prof. Waite is an expert
ON blight and is able to give absolute
information how to find it: how to
kill it and how to stamp it out entire.
ly so that orchards will be entirely
free f ON it.
Mr.. Bell has informed Senator De
Long that Prof. Waite is desirous of
securing the use of an orchard near
each of the towns of Grand Junction,
Delta and Montrose and at this Or
chard he will conduct school for the
benefit of the horticulturists of each
of these distinct sections.
Senator DeLong in speaking to a
Sentinel reporter over the phone this
afternoon said that Prof. Waite, so he
was informed by Mr.. Bell could inoc-
ulate tree with blight sufficient to
kill and then turn round and kill off
the blight and make the tree grow in
to its natural condition.
Senator De Long suggests that the
Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce
take up the matter and provide this
4 4 II i
Senator DeLong stated that if Prof.
Waite came to the Grand Valley first
he would arrive Saturday and that he
should receive the proper reception
from the orchardists. If he went to
Montrose first, he could not state ex-
actly when he would arrive at tbis
place. but probably the early part of
next week.
= There should be concerted action
upon this matter at once. as the in
formation which Prof. Waite may be
able to give about blight will be in
valuable. If ne can prevent the or
chards of this valley from being IN
the least affected by blight, he has
performed great blessing for this
valley and Mr.. Bell is sure that he
can do so. as it has been a lifelong
study with him.
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THE FAFHION

Announces the arrival of Madame
Montgomery of Kansas City. who
came here to take charge of the MILL.
merry department of this popualr store.
The lady comes to us highly recon
mended as an expert designer and
trimmer. We can say to the ladies OF
Grand Junction that this department
will be stronger than ever, and with
such a competent lady in charge we
will be able to serve you as we'll as
ever. Our spring opening takes place
Saturday, March 2lst.
THE FASHION.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

The Daughters of Pocohontas and
the order of Redmen celebrated pleas
antly last night at the Elks' hall the
seventh anniversary of their existence
in this city They gathered also to
do honor to George P. Dawson of
Denver. Great Sschem of the Redmen
of the state, who was present in the
city. The orchestra of colored men
arrived early and played few selec-
tions prior to the commencement of
the main program. The entertain
ment numbers were all exceedingly
good. The quartette consisting of
Messrs. Johnson, Leslie. Blair and
Fletcher sang several songs during the
evening. Miss Southerland who is
visiting here from Kansas City played
two pieces on the piano. giving the
audience some remarkably fine music.
quently appear before the public in
the future. Miss Rundle in her two
recitations brought out great applause.
Miss Woods recited and as usual afford
ed some excellent amusement by her
quaint impersonations. Mrs. De La
Mar sang several songs. Her voice
was in good form and her singing
greatly enjoyed.
Great Sachem Dawson delivered a
talk ON the order of which he is the
were very interesting. The Redmen,
he said was an order that urged upon
its members the observance of the
Golden Rule, brotherly love, and it
taught them to help the widow and
the orphan and the brother in need.
He did not run down any other fra
ternal order. On the contrary he
spoke in the highest terms of frater-
nalism in general. He told of the
standing of the Redmen as an order.
place among the fraternal societies of
the country. He spoke of its origin
back in the Revolutionary days when
white men masked as Indians threw
tea into Boston harbor. Unfortunate
ly Mr.. Dawson was suffering from a
severe cold and could not say as much
or talk as fuently as he otherwise
would have done.
splendid lunch followed the pro-
gram. The two hundred or more
guests sat down to the tables and en-
joyed in the heartiest manner. After
this there was card playing. 1t was
one of the pleasantest affairs that has
been given in the Elk hall.
In the fore part of the evening
Brother Chris o Neill made a presen-
tation speech in rhyme bestowing up
on the lodge deer head. the gift If
l.. A Zieman.
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THE TASTE DISPLAYED

in framing picture either makes
or mars its beauty. 1t costs no
more to frame picture right. We
frame pictures at
The daily sentinel., 1903-03-19
Park Opera House.

Edwin A. Haskell, Manager.
Tickets on sale at Haskelrs Pharmacy.
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FOTOGRAFER DEANS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-11-14
slvElE,peEssBa
W0MkNg sgssl1ns

Empire evening gowns will be re-
vived with added glory.
Even the fairly short skirt, to be
successful, must be full.
A fayorite Paris shade is mushroom,
which will tone with the autumn
browns.
Mixtures of golden brown and mauve
or golden brown and green will be
popular.
Oriental buckles and Indian gems
have been pressed into the service of
fashion.
All manner of fiat stole pelerines are
fashionable, not to say Indispensable,
just now.
The shorter the boIero the more
elaborate the belt, which becomes an
important item.
Sable and chinchilla are to reign
this coming winter like the twinkling
gondoliers in the opera.
Take this to your comfort-where
you want three summer hats you can
do with one winter one.