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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
Mrs Hayes First Letter Appealing to Mrs inlham fc


DEAR MRs have been under Boston doctors treat
cannot down without pain and the extends
spn have bearing down both back and
domen swollen and have had flowing spells three My
petite not good walk length time
craey describe write for Mrs.
E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley St, Q2oxbury) Boston, Mass.
Note the result of Mrs. Pnkham's' advice-a-
though she advised Mrs. Hayes of Boston, to take
her medicine which she knew would help her
her letter contained mass of additional instruc-
tions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring
about the happy result.
"DEAR MR PINKH4M Sometime ago wrote to you descrb
ali directions carefully and to-day we'll
"The of Lydia E. Pin1hams Vegetable Compound entirely
expelled the tunor and strengthened whole walk
miles
lars drop advise all VINO afflicted with tumors
female trouble kind it faithful a"ined) Mrs.
E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, (2oxbury) Boston, Mass
Mountains of gold could
the the health happiness which Pnkham
Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs. Hayes.
Such testimony should be accepted by all convincing
evidence that Lydia E. Vegetable Compound stands
without remedy for all the distressing ills of all
ovarian toubes umors nammaons; uceaon falling and dis
placements of the womb; bckache Irregular painful
Surely the and character of the testimonial let
e daily the doubt
Mrs Hayes at her above address will gladly letters
which sick write for fuller information about her Illness
Her gratitude to Mrs Pnkham and Vegetable
Compound genuine and heartfelt that she thinks trouble too
to her health happiness
Truly it said that it Vegetable Com
pound that and other medicine; don't
get this when druggist wants to sell something else
@ sS fcs p sas af aad and
WVVOV ISdiaE Tinkha sIedicn Co. Lynn. sras.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
A Manger for Each Cow.

We much prefer separate manger for
each COW. We have had opportunity to
observe a number of stables where there
was one continuous manger and have
vet to see one of this kind where each
cow got all that was intended for her
and no more or less. The long-necked
COW reaches over and helps herself at
the expense of her neighbor, and when
hers is gone calmly eats her own. 1t re-
minds us of the time years ago we saw
a herd OF elephants feeding on hay az
Barnum's in Madison Square garden,
New York Not single elephant save
the one on the end was eating from his
own pile, but all feeding at the expense
of their right-hand neighbor,-H. G.
Manchester in Rural New Yorker.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12

Rope Off?D
imagination, using his name to give
force to their attempts at wit. Mr..
Lincoln was the purest-hearted man
with whom l ever came in contact"
After the confederacy had been
crumbled into ruins and Jefferson
Davis, it's president had been cap
tured, and confined, the govern
ment was worried with the ques-
tion as to what they should do with him,
aud it came to be pretty general re-
mark that I'VE had an elephant on our
hands" He was guilty of treason and
hanging was the punishment for this
crime, but there were few of our states
men who favored that, although it was
hard to see how they could consistently
give him his liberty. One day leading
minister called on Mr.. Lincoln and
asked him what he was going to do with
JEFF Davis.
| Well" said Mr.. Lincoln, II believe
l can answer that question by telling
you story. There was once boy in
| Springfield who bought coon, which,
after the novelty wore off, became a
great nuisance. One day, after he had
been dragging the coon through the
streets with a rope attached to the ami
mails collar, he sat down on the curb
stone completely tagged out and dis
consulate. A man passing by stopped
and asked him what was the matter.
Oh was the reply, the coon is such a
trouble to me- Why don't you get rid
of him, them said the gentleman.
Hush replied the boy, don't you see
that he is gnawing his rope off? l am
going to let him do it. Then I'll go home
and tell the folks that he got away from
me-"
During the course of the war friend
asked Mr.. Lincoln one day how many
men the confederates had in the field
Twelve hundred Thousand" was the
prompt and decided reply. The inter.
rogator in amazement exclaimed: Il:
it possible that they have that large
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
The
Strength of Lincoln

TN the winter of 1864 between 40 and
80 women connected with the Sani-
tary commission met in Washing
ton to talk it over" After the business
had been concluded about half the
delegates decided to call upon President
Lincoln. To one of their number at
least-Helen Evertson Smith-the in
terview offered wonderfully impress
s!ve illustration of Lincoln's trust in
Gcd, and the strength and comfort he
derived from it.
There was no special reason for the
CALI except, perhaps, a pardona5le
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
The
Humor of Lincoln

T INCOLN was remarkable for his
humor and his fund of anecdote,
both in his conversation and his
public addresses, used to illustrate
some point or argument he was en-
deavoring to impress upon the mind Of
his hearers. He has often been ac-
cused of coarseness, sometimes vul-
garity, in this respect. Secretary
Seward once said in reply to this
charge: II am convinced that Mr..
Lincoln has been greatly wronged in
this regard. In all his intercourse
with men, embracing governors, sena-
tors, congressman and others l never
heard him utter remark that would
have been out of place If uttered in
the presence of ladies. The trouble is
that many foul-mouthed men in the
country have put these vulgarities in
Mr.. Lincolns mouth in their own
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
CHEAP oCTAGoN SILo.
Built by n Western Farmer In n Few
Days and without Any Ex-
pert Assistance.

The first cost of silo usually fright
ems the would-be builder from building,
and the building is therefore postponed
for another year. The writer saw this
silo built by a farmer in couple of
days with no expert assistance-just
built by the farmer and his ordinary
help. The day before the erection of
the silo the farmer had not a stick of
material on hand. On the day men,
toned, he brought couple of loads of
logs to a nearby sawmill and had them
sawn into 2x7-inch planbs. In the same
afternoon, he went to town and
brought home a couple of loads of hem
lock boards and a roll of felt and some
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12

NUMBER" "Yes, sir" said Mr.. Lincoln.
Il, ,20O,0 900; there is no doubt OF
it. You see all of our generals.
when they get whipped, say the
enemy outnumbered them from three
or Ave to one. | must believe them
Now we have 100000 men in the field
Three times four make twelve. Don,
you see? 1t is q simple problem In
arithmetic"
In the beginning Of the war; a Meth.
odist friend once said to him: II hope
that the Lord is on our side" II am mo-
at all concerned about that" said Mr.
Lincoln, ''for | know that the Lord II
always on the side of the right But 1
is my constant anxiety and prayer tha
and this nation should be on the Lord
eide"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Tie ODD
corr
O0O@O@0 @OOO@De(
Knows All About Races.

4 y IT, q # ~ d. Fl 4 4
Knows All About Races,
z ~ Jockey he's a wonder ana he ver
makes blunder, WA Z.
de's q master IN the saddle and he
rides perfect race.
Every common point of vantage he can
turn to good advantage, M
VI AND It's readily admitted he's a master
mind at pace! 0 M -T- b
ne can seize on every loophole. he can
squeeze right through knothole
ana ned never meet disaster while he
tnus was gaining ground, Vs
X ana nee make the poorest horses spin
around the devious courses I.
IN open-eyed amazement at the sudden
speed they'd found. 3 a
AZ the start he's ever ready and his
nerve is keen and steady
N AM ne coolly sets about his task with
veteran display. " 771
<Ahu MS calmness won't diminish: be II
Wnatso'er finish, a M -,#
ne Just goes and gets the money In
most convincing way!
Hes as brilliant as rocket ana he
oodges every pocket"
And da neg turn into victory palpable
6ut there's no one keeping cases' on
LIS Jockeys perfect races, ~
pol tne trouble Is he rides them from
MS grand stand seat.
! New York sun.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
The Man Who Feels.


Inc man who feels is happier wight
:, IMAM the man who Is callous and cold
r9T II ne weeps In the gloom of night
he laughs In the sunbeam's aid:
And II the tide Of his life runs low.
He knows the nights. as the depths be-
And he smiles through a plying tear,
Ahd after It all. when all Is done,
Inc world has most Of the gladdening
For the twilight fingers when day is
And the SUMS benediction is dear.
The man who feels Is happier far
II say Il again and again. s
nan maan ever can be or ever are,
me pitiless sons of men; f
F9r u ne sighs for his own gray woes,
ne signs for. another's, too:
Il the plant Of pain In his bosom grows.
4 is covered by sympathy's dew.
ana after 1t all, when all Is said,
SIil! pity and love forever are wed;
Tnat ths heart unfeeling Is chill and
Is true. and forever is true.
The man who feels Is a dear Gods GIT
TO sorrowful. Travelling world: y
ny me 1.,f bands that the burdens Of life
Is the flag Of our peace unfurled.
we NEED ra not the souls that are callous
And selfish and welded to greed,
6ut me plying tear for our fallen e.
We need--and we ever shall need.
And after It all, when all Is past,
IT'S n, the deed Of love that alone may
And 2, The rest IS char in the winnowing
In the garden OF life, a weed
ALFRED Waterhouse in Success.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Last to Surrender.


The following letter from the last
noted Southern general to surrender
at the close of the civil war, will be
found mighty interesting reading, !"
to quote from Horace Greeley. Gen,
Smith was one of the comparatively
few confederate leaders who attained
the full rank Of general, Longstreet
and several others of note having
Teen lieutenant generals.
"Sewanee, Tenn, Feb. IA, 1898.
my Dear Sir-Your letter has long
been laid aside. unanswered. Thank.
ing you for it's kindly tone and inter
est, owe you an apology for appar.
ent neglect. For over two months l
have been pulled down and weakened
and incapacitated for work by chronic
bowel trouble. belong to an old and
honored Yankee stock, which have in.
herited, amongst other English and
Puritan characteristics, that Of great
pertinacity, 1t may be obstinacy, and
Of never knowing when we are
whipped.
~ was opposed to secession and
the war, at its incipiency, but sacri-
feed everything in its advocacy,
through a sense Of duty, after it came.
l never would have given up, and pre-
ferred death to surrender. My trans
Mississippi army, after the capture Of
Mr.. Davis and the surrender of the
armies east of the Mississippi, dis
banded and went to their homes, and
there was no alternative but accept
ing conclusion already established.
My surrender was made with the full
understanding that had no army and
nc means of resistance, and was done
more for the benefit Of the men who
had disbanded and scattered than for
myself.
Il have great regard for your PEG
pie; they are my people and I know
their great and good qualities. I
know their bad ones, also. have my
full share, expect, by Inheritance,
for every drop Of blood in my veins
is New England and Anglo-Saxon. The
first governor Of Connecticut was q
grandfather. My own grandfather was
distinguished Connecticut man and
a general in the revolution. Both Gov.
Seymour Of Connecticut and Gov. Sey.
mour Of New York were cousins.
II hope my physical disability win
be an apology for my long silence and
apparent neglect.
Very truly yours,
II. Kirby Smith.
ITO Col. D. c. Pavey, Boston, Mass."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Real Good Of Him.

Kind Lady-Let me see. This is
the. second time ! have given you a
meal, isn't it.
The Hobo Oats wot, ma'am. An
fist ter show dat amt ungrateful
I'll give youse a testimonial wild me
autergraff ter be used fer advertiser
purposes.-Exchange.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Lemon Tree Worth ownino.

Mrs. A. G. Wellman of Brookline,
VT, recently picked from her lemon
tree lemon weighing thirteen and
han ounces and measuring twelve
inches one way and eleven inches the
other in circumference. The lemon
has been growing fourteen months.
The tree, which is three years old
and about five feet high, has always
been kept indoors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
WITH THE
VETERANS

.er vengeance. He referred tt
te execution In Macon In 1862. The
guerriilas threat came up on the
wings Of lightning and the town be
came panic-stricken.
That Anderson was Thoroughly able
70 carry out his sinister design seem.
ed only too positive when the grim evi
dences OF his Centralia work began
arriving.
Inc bodies were laid In the freight
room and on the platform OF the
North Missouri depot until the hard
pressed undertakers. WAC worked
night and day on the job, could maks
me coffins to convey the remains Of
the federal soldiers to their homes
ID Monroe county, Missouri, and Iowa.
Great crowds Of people went to the
depot to look at tho dead soldiers and
then went home and buried their valu-
aDles. Many left town. For several
days q reign Of terror existed. Con.
slant lookouts from church towers
We're maintained. Most Of the home
guards were away on an expedition
and the town was practically defense.
less, save for the snail garrison in the
stockade. ss
Just at that period the outlaw An
derson was the most dreaded man in
me state. It was said that he had
scalped many OF Lis victims at Cen
Italia and that death notches quite
covered his pistol stocks. It was
habit among the glerrillas to make
record OF each man killed by an In
dentation on their pistols.
Y While the excitement was on D. S.
Bearce. druggist, decided to save, II
possible. $4,000 that he had In his
strong box. His plan was unique. He
dressed as q brakeman and boarded
q freight train for Quincy, ILL.,. where
ne intended to put his wealth in the
bank. En- route he carried it in his
boots, as It was all in bills.
At Hunnewell the train was held up
by tyro band Of bushwhackers, said
q be under the command Of Bill Ste
phens. When measured with Ander
ION, Stephens was quite a gentleman
The few cattlemen on the train pass
% up pot Of $50. Bearce was on
ne way car platform twisting a
brake. The leader came out and want
"a to know what he was doing.
Stopping the train till you gentle
men in there get through" said the |
lruggist.
The chief said he was good fellow
Ind patted him on the back. Bearce's
'oots were not inspected and he got
afely into Quincy with his wad Of
money.
In after years he related the Incl
ent to one Of Anderson's rough rid
rs, who had hung up his six-shooters
nd settled down to life Of peace
nd quiet.
"Humph!" said the old guerrilla.
ontemptuously, that gang never
rent to school. When we were out
untin' the first thing we did was to
make 'em pull of their boots. Men
idn't carry money in their pockets
hem days. II you'd met us you'd a
cen $4,000 short, that's ALL"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
The Incentive.

Going away?" asked Tawker.
Yes snapped Bachelor, plodding
on with his suit case.
by the way, the Popleys next door
to you have a baby, | hear"
Il hear. too; that's why I'm going
away"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Punctilious.

Don't you know you could get at
least a dollar for a days work."
Mister answered Meandering
Mike, II couldn't take de chance. De
work I'd do in day wouldn't be
worth fifty cents, an / amt goin' to
invite no perceedin's fur false pre-.
lenses"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Not Inconsistent.

Not inconsistent.
Iess-You don't mean to say you're
going to marry him?
Jess-Yes.
Tess-The idea! Why. you said you
wouldn't marry him II he was the last
man on earth.
Jess lsnappily) We'll, my gracious!
He isn't, is he?
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
A White Elephants Funeral.

Curious ceremonies are witnessed
in Siam when one of the sacred white
elephants dies. It is given funeral
grander than that accorded to princes
OF royal blood. Buddhist priests off.
ciate, and thousands of devout Siam.
csc men and women follow the de-
ceased animal to the grave. Jewels
and offerings representing some thou.
sands Of pounds are buried with the
elephant.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
It Certainly Was,

Riffraf-Hear about Peskem?
Biffbang-No; what about him?
Riffraf-They say his wife made Il
SO hot for him that he had to leave
home.
Biffbang-Well, that certainly was
9 shrew-ed move on his part.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
CAUGHT Himself.

Jiggins-The last time saw you
your neighbor wasn't well. You re.
member you were telling me about
his illness.
Berriam (the undertaker)- Yes, 1t
terminated favora-er-as l was say
ing, alas! it terminated fatally Cath.
Ole Standard.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Not a Mourning Suit.

Brown just met Old Man Smith
on his way down town to recover his
sons body.
Green What! You don't mean to
say that his son was drowned!
Brown-Oh. no. The old fellow was
going to buy the boy a new suit Of
clothes. See?
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Ever Notice IT.

Brown have just discovered what
1t is that destroys mans memory
completely.
Green-What is it-alcohol or to-
bacco?
Brown-Neither; it's doing him .
favor.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Established one Thousand Years Aoo.

Established One Thousand Years Ago.
A singular illustration of the per-
sistence with which the Japanese ad-
here to their family vocations is seen
In an announcement in a Japanese
newspaper that a celebrated dancing
master was to hold a service in hon
Or of the 1,000th anniversary Of the
Heath Of his ancestor, who was the
irst OF the family to take up the pro-
ession.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Keep IL Dark.

III q man keeps his eyes open and
uses good Judgment there's no sense
in his being held up and robbed" said
the Chicago individual
NO" replied the householder. "He
can sit out on the front porch until
bed time and not burn any gas at all"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Something to be THANKFUL Far.

0O'etIIy % Ue IHdnkrUI F0Fs
Lady Caller-I am sorry to hear
that your husband has failed, Mrs.
Taketeasy. 1t must be-
Mrs. Taketeasy (sobbing)-Yes, It's
dreadful; but (brightening visibly)
thank goodness my new costume came
home just before the crash!--New
Yorker.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Walks to Cure CONSUMPTION,

Charles e. Norris, who says he has
ralked $4,000 miles and worn out
ixty-seven pairs Of shoes since Aug.
1901, to cure himself of consump-
on, is in Syracuse, N. Y. He started
1t with $1.50, after having paid doc
RS 5000. He has increased his weight
8oD vs. to 1873 pounds.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Still BeIliaerent.

Nell-She says she's ready to make
up IL you are. .5l
Belle-Tell her l suppose I'll be
ready to make up, too. when my com
plexion gets as bad as hers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
"lt's Morqan's."

Church, see a statement In the
papers that when ]. p. Morgan reach
ed New York he left the ship.
Gotham - What's strange about
that?
why, it being Morgan. suppose
most people expected to see him take
the ship with him."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
The MutiIators Of Books.

II have had lots Of friends who were
guilty OF mutilating books they had
borrowed from me, but my latest ex.
perience was the most novel of all"
what was it,"
~ lent Mrs. Blanks my dictionary a
few days ago and yesterday she re.
turned it without word"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
What an Idea!

What an Idea!
She-"Mercy! Charley! How your
Clothes smell of tobacco!"
He-"Yes; | rode up in the smok.
ing car tonight"
why, Charley, ! thought they were
using smoke consumers on the rail.
road now."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Renewing Hostillties.

Mrs. Caller-Tm surprised that you
recognized me. It has been more
than five years since we met.
Mrs. Naggeby--I had almost for.
gotten your face, but remembered
that dress you have on.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Not Familiar with Him,

"Haye you ever read any of the
teachings of Buddha?" asked Mrs.
Oldcastle.
NO." replied her hostess as they
seated themselves in the sumptnous
library. where's he teaching?"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
= FalkIand's PLAGUE q Geese.

There appears to be an excellent
opening for a new industry In the
Falkland islands. Gov. Grey Wilson
reports that an agitation is on foot to
induce the government to undertake
the diminution Of the wild-"but in
reality much too tame" goose, and
that ne does not sympathize with it.
The farmers meantime are doing
this deadly work themselves, and are
paying $3.50 a hundred for the upper
beak as evidence of slaughter; and 1t
~ suggested that from 100000 to 15O..
600 geese, representing grass for TO-
600 sheep, might with advantage be
destroyed annually.
3 But the governor points out that the
native goose is excellent eating, and
thinks that commercial enterprise
might preserve from waste about
millions pounds of food and the high
class down which this slaughter pro-
vides.
This is to say nothing of the vast
quantity of eggs which are broken
yearly. Stray Stories.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
No Chance 10 Enjoy Il.

No Chance to Enjoy It.
Paterson Pete. dreamed last night
Dat had a million dollars.
Stacked Oats--Did yer enjoy It?
Paterson Pete Nit! wuz sued
Ter breach NV promise. operated on
fer appendicitis an mentioned fer de
vice presidency fore I'd even got it
counted
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Strength.

Strength.
Some scientist has declared that
there VS. as much strength in three
eggs as there is in pound of beef
steak said the observer.
Well Yreplied the actor, Il met an
egg once that would have eliminated
the other two eggs from that PROPOSE.
ton" w vi
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
The Boston Way.

Towne-she's from Boston. isn't
she?
BROWNIE can't tell. She hasn't
had occasion yet to pronounce the
world EITHER"
Towne- She's not from Boston,
then. If she were, she'd have found
the occasion long ago.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Worst Ever.

Myer-Thatf woman over there
laughs like man.
Gyer--Yes; it's a wonder the grand
jury doesn't indict her.
Myer-What for?
Gyer-Why, for mans-laughter.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
No Longer useful.

Maud. that little boy next door
swears like a trooper. hope Won,
don't play with him"
mo. mother; not now. He's taught
ms all he knew."-Life.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
eusiness Pronoslfinn,.

oSSS TTUPoSItI0ns ..4
The foreign nobleman entered the
old mans private office.
'Mr. Millyuns," he began, II love
your daughter. and ask her hand in
marriage"
Hem" exclaimed old Millyuns,
musingly. What are your lowest
terms?" N
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-09-09
Not strange.

There was q strange man at the
ooor Just now, ma'am, and don't
think he could tell the truth If he
tried" said the maid.
why, them do you say he was a
strange man, Bridget" replied the
woman who was living with her Sec
ond husband.