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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-25
Centenarian In Louisiana Meets
UntimeIy Death by Fire
From Altar Candles.
WAS W0RSHIPER IN CHURCH
Victim Was Mrs. Donald Gull
lory, Aged 100 years Few
Others iD Church ut Time
Unable To Save Her.

Chicago. oct. "A dispatch to the
Tribune from Opelousas. La, says:
While engaged In prayer at the
Catholic church here, Mrs Donald
GuIllory, aged 100 years. has been
burned TO death In horroble manner.
She was bowling before the altar,
near which number Of candles were
burning. Her devotlons concluded.
she arose to leave the church when
her dress came In contact with
a candle and In an instant she was
nblaze.
only few worshippers were in the
church at the time and their atten-
tIon was attracted by the agonlzed
cries Of the centenarian. They ran
TO the woman's rescue, but too late
She died in agony q few minutes af-
ter her removal from the church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-25

discounts me. In that respect am
not In his class. AS far as sports
are concerned and especially yacht
ing ] am Just as fond Of them as he,
and / had the requisite amount Of
money would probably build yacht
and endeavor to rtsain that treasured
cup for the British empire"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-25
NEPHEW OF SILENT TURK.
Has Been Touring United States
Now Returning Home.

San Francisco, Oct 24.-Prince
Aziz Hassan, nephew Of the sultan Of
Turkey and cousin by marriage to
the khedve Of Egypt, has arrived
here. He has been touring the United
States and is about to sail from here
to the orient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-25
GAS CLAIMS TWO VICTIMS.

A Broken Rubber Tube on Stove
the Cause.
Chicago, Oct. 24.--Frederick Schorn,
7s years old. and his daughter. 80
years old. have been found dead at their
home from gas asphyxlation. A rub
ber tube connected with gas stove
was detached. Il IL thought the
deaths were accidental.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-25

White Star and cunard line tickets
for Europe sold at Kallunkfs candy
store.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
Netghborhood Me4vs,


CARLTON, December 13,-Mr. John Ew-
ing, lifelong resident OF this place, Will
make his future home with his daughter,
Mrs. Oscar Harlan, of Cecil county. Mr..
Ewing is eighty years old and was born
in the home he left
Beautiful snow is here and it looks as
if it had come to stay, as it is foot deep
on the level On account of the snow.
the work on the IIavre de Grace road
had to come to standstill, much to the
regret of MANY travellers. That which
is finished has been we'll done.
Butchering is all the rage. Mr.. Peter
Guillot recently killed hog that weighed
40 pounds Mr. William Kennedy kill,
ed three, eight months old, that dressed
$50 pounds each Mr. Ambrose Cooley
butchered seven that weighed 2,10O
pounds.
MIR. William Kennedy. .Ir., raised on ar
average of 10 barrels of corn to the acre
| The Susquehanna river is frozen over
boys are enjoying the skating.
Grip is getting in its yearly work.
Mrs. Nancy Bolts has returned from {
! two months visit with her daughter il
New York.
| l1arloru SEMINARY IS prospecting uhuei
the management of Miss Amy Wilson.
Misses Alice and May DeBaugh have
returned to the city after spending I
week at carlton.
Mr.. Isaac Stillwell. of Buffalo, New
York, has been visiting his sister, Mrs
Willard McGonigall.
Mr.. John Knight has completed hi
handsome new barn. 1t adds greatly tt
the appearance of his farm.
Turkeys are scarce and the hens hav
all gone on strike The price of eggs i
out OF sight.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
COfINTY COMMISSIONERS,

Road checks ssueG.-Henry Cuilum
S16.32; w. A. Jcwcns, $136 10; d. +.
Hutchinson, $50 90; d. A. Dever, So. sc;
G. Z. Wright, 800; S A. Hughes, So 90;
II. L. Aaronson, $27.25; ]. II. Jones,
$17.S7; J. 3. Stewart. 1855; +. Kcar-
ney, sos 10; Ilcnry J. Hess, ST; Charles
k Trout, $2t.97. Corbin Taylor, $16.62;
James Rampicy, SG.75; !. T. Cathcart.
$11,G2; Walter +. Anderson, $17.92; w.
!. FoTsy The, SG.7S; J. NJ. Scarborough,
$2S.75; Lee and Finney Company, lum-
Der, $33
Orders on County illian
Carlisle, work on iIavrc de Grace road,
81; n. b. Woolford, pipe for Forest Hill
road, $25 so; J. {. IIollingsworth Wheel
Company, kindlinS wood, So 80; George
!. l'nnnev. Judge Orphans Court, SIG
Bel Air Electric Company, for Treasurer
| office, So; L. Carvil FOLEY, Judge Or
phans' Court, Sl2; Richard Roberts and
son, Forest Hill road account. $76.15
| Hamilton Little, work on Forest Hill
road, STOP So; c. s F. Telephone Com
pany, for sundry public offices. SIS
| William Gallon, work on Forest Hill
road, $1O6.7O; Arch Little. work OF
Havrc de Grace road, $296. 81; w. T. Hi
ditch, Forest Hill road, $0+O5; ]. NJ
STREET. and Son, printing for Commits
sioners' office, Sill; John J. Brinkman
constable. $50 30; c. c. Bowman, con
stable, So. As.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
From Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN, December lit he white
mantle of winter is most appropriate tt
the times; the town is merry with sleigh,
bells AMI, as Christmas approaches. every
one seems 10 he inspired by the holiday
spirit.
Many pretty cutters are gu. on the
favoIitc race course, Eel Air Avenue. and
among the attractive horses is Mr.. l.. :.
Germans Raven Rush.
Miss Bculah Baker was given Il rcCcp-
tion by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. {. W.
Baker at their home on Saturday cven-
ing. The event was in honor Of Miss
Baker eighteenth. birthday. The house,
which is amply adapted to ntertaining,
was thrown open to about sixty guests
who enjoyed an evening of music and
social intercourse. At eleven O'Clock a
course Of refreshments was served in the
dining room.
\ musical was given on Friday evening,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Baker, which proved to be treat to all
lovers of the art. The programme in
Guided selections by the mandolin and
guitar club, instrumental solos and vocal
music. Mr. June Middleton. of Kentucky,
rendered some ofhis fine whistling solos to
the delight of all present Port Deposit
talent was also represented, Mr.. Earl
Murdoch, the blind harpist, being always
a welcome guest in Aberdeen's musical
circles.
Rev. Thomas 7. Brown was guest
during the past week Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ. Michael, of Oakington.
Mr. and Mrs. a. Raymond Walker
chaperoned a party of young persons Of
Bush River Neck during their attendance
at Baltimore theatre party. Those in
the party were Misses Mary Silver, Annie
and Emily Gallup, Ethel Hinchman,
Messrs Howard Richardson, Samuel
Sutton, X. l.. Morgan, and Carl Hollo-
way. These were joined by number of
friends i'll Baltimore.
Miss Edith Green, OF Long Green, Balti-
more county, is a guest Of Miss Beulah
Baker.
Miss Grace Ridgcly. of Sykesvillc, spent
part of last week with her sister, Mrs.
Tcvis Baker.
Mr.. James y. Baker and ais family left
here on Tuesday for Rock Ridge, Florida,
where they will spend the remainder of
the winter.
MIR. John c. Temple, bailinof Aberdeen
for the past four or five months. resigned
that position on Saturday. VIRGINIA.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
BEL AIR NOTES.

Mr. {. ". Proctor is no better. lie
has been i'll for several weeks.
Mrs. Alice A. Richardson will today
accompany Rev. and Mrs William p
Finney to Moorestown, New Jersey,
where she will spend the winter.
Judge Hugh T. Bay had a slight set
back the latter part of last week, but is
again improving.
Mrs. Harry Cover, of Berklsy Springs,
West Virginia, is the guest OF relatives in
Bel Air.
Mr. Noble l.. Mitchell, of the Bel All
bar, has been sick at his home at Pleas
antville for the past two weeks. llc
was at his Office again on Monday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
PROPOSALS.

Once OF the County Commissioners Tor IIar.
ford County, brI Air. Md.
Sealed bids or proposals addressed t. the
county Commissioners OF Hartford County
Be Air, Maryland. will II. received NJ, 20 l.,
o'clock, NJ. nl&CEMHEE -. 1901
firSi. For the CDnSt rue, ion pf I'VE, II Ccl.
concrete bridges and abutIlCnt< md
second. For grading and drd;ni... portion,
OF the public road hvJWCcI ChurChvillc aud
! Level %. bcginnin" ni point :rhout one.
";'i mile from Church vile and rXtcudin.. Tor
y distance about one aud Onc-lialt ,I,iIc>
Separate bids must iIc made iur the hrid 70
and grading. This work is tn fv done. he
tween February and Iunc 1895.
Al proposals must lc tor doing the work
oi construction o. Erd"r> aud trrndin. and
Draining h> above mentioned. ia he dong in
accordance wish plans ard specifications on
ME at the office OF the County Commissioner,
OF Hartford county.
All proposals must I,. made or rr.ruiir
'nTHs TO T." he'd Il. tic office OF the County.
Commissioners.
The County Commissioners rc>,ry, ting
right to reject any or all bids.
All proposals must he accompanied 1y =
certified check for two hundred dollars
'%-"I.Dpt. payable to the County Commits
Hi"HcrS of Hartford county. which will H.. re
turned within five days 10 the unsuccessful
bidders.
Is. L. IIANwhN Pres
GEORGE ARCHER
y. l.. MCCAIN
County Commissioners of II :t-f,,riI e.,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

CASTLETnN, December 12-We had scv
crui days nf good sIci%hing last week
between ten and twelve inches more
SHOW fell on Saturday and it seems likci2
that the slcighing will he very good for
some time. The mercury went down to
abnTe zero Sunday morning, but on
Monday it was Is above.
Miss Florida White and Mr.. Charles
Singleton were married at the home OF
the bride on Thursday of last week. Rev.
Mr.. Pardew perfdrmed the ceremony.
The serenadcrs were out in full force.
Mr.. Henry Rreuinger is still on the sicl,
list.
Mr.. Mortimer Weaver is visiting his
mother. Mrs Henry Weaver
Mr.. James Soloman has moved into
one Of MIR. William A. RurkiHs' tenement
houses. GREY
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
CHURCH NOTICES.

Services at Union Chapel NJ. T. Church
Oh Sunday, December is. as follows: IL
a. NJ. Sunday school; II a. NJ, preach
ing by associate pastor, subject Warn
ing Voices on the Path of Life" 7 i. NJ,
Christian Endcavor service; s +. NJ.
preaching by associate pastor, subject
The Crowded Inn"
Services at the Fallston Presbyterian
Church next Sunday as follows: San
day School P. NJ; preaching service
8 r. NJ, by Rev. S. {. Wassen.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

OR STORES.

The .E9is always believes in ercourag-
ing oui. home people, and while there are
some things which cannot by purchased
elsewhere than in he city. yet tits a good
idea to spend all the money possible in
The local community and thus try to
keep it in our midst. The stores in Bel
Air are now very pretty, and we give be-
low few pointers to shoppers 50 that
they cannot go astray Besides. when
you deal with people YOU know there is
much more satisfaction than in buying
from strangers
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

This firm is ready to supply its custo-
mers with goods which are especially
seasonabie for this Christmas. hand
some set of carvcrs is always acceptable
with the Christmas turkey, while one Of
heir new robes and a set of silver chimes
would complete the ali attractive sleigh,
when filed with ones best girl
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
i. II. iGI.EIIART.

Speaking of things to eat lglehart's
store should not be forgotten. Substan-
tials as well as delicacics abound and he
also has the many other little things
which serve to garnish and give appetite
to everything.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

sale of Real Estate OIL nf
Henry w. Archer. Hartford County.
deceased
Ordered. this Sth day of December. in the
year 1904. by the Orphans Court of said
county, thai the sale made and rcDortcd by
Henry W. Archer and William $. Archer
executors of Henry W. Archer, deceased he
ratified and confirmed. unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the :81St day
OF December. 1907; provided. a copy oI' this
order he published in some newspaper prin ed
in Hartford county. once in each of three sue
ceSsive weeks before the said 31Si day of he
Ccmbcr, 1901.
The report states the amount of sale t. he
S+3S.5O.
GEO. ]. FINNEY.
l.. CARVGL TOLLEY.
True Copy-TcSt:
HUGH 7. BAY, X. w. II. co.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
On or Before the 18th Day of May, 1905
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

This is to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court ofHarford
county, Md, letters tcstamcntary ON the
estate of
JANE W. HOLLAND,
late of Hartford county, deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same, with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the 9TH day Of June, 1905.
or they may Otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to III Ike
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this : TIL day
of december, 1901.
+. HENDERSON MCCORMICK,
Executor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
PRESBYTERlAL UNION BANQUET.


The Prcshyte.;al I'niun an orgdniza
ton to which ouly laymcn are eligible ~
members bat largely attended by the
clergy as specially invited guests, held it,
first meeting of the season i'll the banquet
hall of the Relvcderc Hotel on Monday
evening last. The object OF the orgaalza
ton is partly :" develop social inter
course among the members, ard partly
for their intellectual Improvement
After delightful banquet where some
of the several hundred guests wcrecrowd'
ed to overflow tables set in the hall, the
! address OF the evening was made by DIR.
! Alderman, formerly of Louisiana. but &c,
Gently elected as the first president of the
/ University of Virginia.
/ For over an hour DR.. Alder man held
his audience spell-hound as he rec0untcd
/ rapidly the historic record of the people
of the South, and dwclt more fully upon
! the possibilities OF her future. Having
! shown the great value of broader educa-
/ ton. he dcplurcd the fact that So small a
ncr cent of the vast cudowments OF the
recent past have gone to her colleges and
universities. The address was from time
to time interrupted by spontaneous out
bursts IF onplausc. and at its close the
Doctor was given a perfect ovation.
Hartford county, which is probably the
s+ronocst in the MARYLAND Prcsbytery.
was renreserted hv Rcvs. S. $. Greenwich
c,;r,;,a aud Wassor Ayessrs Iohn =
Hanna Harry p. Strasbaugh, ". W.
rir,ev and Io1u y Worth;ngton.
..
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS TO DEC. Is.
,1.rrE SC kcrIcr and husband ,o
Dann;s Eponn 10 acres fourth district.
ESQ
Same +o Cbr;stopber knonn : acres
f,,,rt,, d;s+-;.t So ~
caorno palsr.+ Al +o Freder;cL q
11;,cben 40 acres NJ perrv,nan 50 600
Mary NJ PENNINGTON and husband to
William & PENNINGTON. lot in Hayrc de
C-ooo G,
Samuel Nlo-t;, Rar,ess Of al IN VIII
liam R,v1.ss OF acres sec,nd district
50 o0o
uonrr r Miller and wifi. "a Manor
Real Estate and Trust Companv. lots in
Hayre de Grace. 50 600
Stenbe, Seneca and wifi. ~ Manor
Real estatc and Trus+ Comnanv lots in
How. ia cr,co coo 400
William e lcCurdv and wifi. TO
George Title, 10 acres. $50.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
JACOB SCHAPIRO.

The people have certainly been good to
Mr.. Schapiro and he has shown his APP
probation by spending his money right
here at home in erecting two splendid
business houses and undermining FORM
or dwelling into an appropriate home for
the postoificc. 1t was a lucky thing that
Mr.. Schapiro rented only one of his
stores before Christmas, for he purchased
SO many holiday goods that his present
place of business would not hold them
all. The two stores are only four doors
apart aud YOU will find a beautiful line
of goods in either one of them.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
FRED. II. WILLIAMS. Solicitor
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter Oft tie I In the Circuit Court
Trust Estate of for Hartford Count <
Charles RiEdon. In EQUITY
Ordered this 10Th day of December 1904
by the Circuit Court for Hartford County. 81,
ting as Court of Equity. that John H.
WorthinSton, trustee in the above entitled
cause. give notice to all persons having claims
against Charles Rigdnn made on or before
the 2Sth dag of November 1907 10 file The
same. properly authenticated with the Clerk
al the Circuit Court for Hartford County. on
or before the first day OF May. 1905. hv
causing . copy of this order to he puhiiShc,l
in some weekly newspaper published in Har.
ford County once Il week for three SUGGEST ve
weeks before the first day OF February next
GEO. l.. NANBIBBER
True CCp.-rest:
WM. :. FORWOOD. In. Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
Christmas
Talk!

Nc know that YOU are not looking
for bargains or attempting to force
low prices. This is the one time OF
the year when buyers are seeking m ore
particularly what will serve as ac-
ccptablc mcmcntocS of the season.
rather than the price they will have
to pay. But why give more than the
goods are worth when you can get
them from us in as endless variety as
anywhere: and We will guarantee to
save You money on every article YOU
may purchase.
10 you realize how large a Stock
wC have: Our regular patrons will
remember our Holiday Displays of
former years. hut even they will be
;tstoHishcd to see what surprises we
have for them.
our store is Il large one. There are
two III" iinorS on which can lie dis
played thousands of dollars worth of
goods and every available space is
utilized. The only space room VIC
have is that which is being early de
pctcd by our customers. We won't
let this 30 to waste very long. be
cause ;s our goods move there are
lots more coming i'll to take their
place. Long ago we realized that
our trade had begun to rely on MS
keeping our stock up To perfection.
and we will see that they are not dis
appointed.
Christmas Presents range this year
more than ever IN practical articles.
still pretty things will be attractive
as long as human nature remains I'M
changed. We had this in view i'll
huyin" our Stock. It has quantities
OF practical things, and right along
side come suggestions that will ap-
peal to every ono.
There is no use of trying to cnuneI--
ate. 1t would take the whole news
paper. and as for prices-"compari-
sons are odiouS."
In the display we have been careful
NOT /" forget anyone. We have ar
ticlcs which will gladden. the hearts
from the youngest tot to the oldest
ccntenariau. Our experience has
taught us to cater to the wishes of
all, and especially during these glad
times have VIC tried not to forget any
one
Jus: come around and spend an
hour. You do not need to invest a
cent, and see ii every word of this adj
vcrliSemcnt is not substantiated b.
one of The largest and most complete
Stocks "i Goods YOU ever saw.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from tie Orphans Court OF
Hartford county. Md. letters tcStancnt;t
on the estate Of
MARY HARRIS
late of Hartford county, deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are he
by notified t. exhibit the same, with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before. the 18th Day of May, 1905,
they may otherwise by law he excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted 70 SAID estate are rc,lucstcd 20 make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 2lh
day of November. 1901.
MARY II. NIRBIN,
ENecutriX.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

Mrs. Annie Rampley, wife of MIR. Rob
crit Z Rampley, died ut her home, near
Iarrettsville, on Sunday. She was 40
years of age, and besides her husband is
survived by FIVE children. Her funeral
took place on Tuesday, the interment be-
ing at Bethel Cemetery. Rev. ". y. Price
was the officiating minister.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
EVANS BROTHERS.

aveyou seen their beautiful new STORE
room: If not, it is worth your while to
make a trip to Bel Air just for this pur-
pose. Both members of the firm made a
trip to New York not long ago, and the
magnificent presents that you now see
displayed were purchased at this time.
They have made departure by adding
to their large stock of regular Christmas
goods a fine lot of silver and cut glass,
which is now on display i'll their show
Mindows Huyler's candies, made up il,
almost every conceivable form, make at,
tractivc Christmas presents, and their
stock is as complete as any city distribu
tory. Toilet articles and delicate per
fumes can also be had in abundance.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
OBITUARY..

MRS FRANCES LETITIA WHITEF0Rp.
Mrs. Frances Lctitia Whiteford, wife
Of Mr. Elmer NJ Whiteford, formerly of
this county but since last Apri: living
near Loeb Raven, died at the hcme of her
brother in Delaware, on Wednesday of
last week. She had been in prccarious
health fn- Some TING.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
{. {. ROUSE

Rouse's store has been conducted in
our midst for so many years that it seems
unnecessary to say anything, so well is
the buying public acquainted with the
place. Their windows now present a
beautiful appearance, being decorated
with evergreens and appropriate sur
roundings In the store there is an end
less display that is forceful reminder OF
Christmas The immense stock is now
open for public inspection. The best
thing to do is to just go and take look
for yourself.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
John DUNNO

Mr.. John Dunnigan, aged SO years,
died at his home near Ady, on Monday.
He had been i'll for about two weeks. He
is survived by four SONS, John Dunnigan.
.Ir., James Dunnigan, Joseph Dunnigan
and Andrew Dunnigan, and one daugh
ter, Mrs. Mary Grew, wife Of Theodore
Crew. His funeral took place on Thurs
day, the interment being i'll the cemetery
of St. Ignatius Church, Hickory. Rev.
Father Frederick officiated. The pail
bearers were A. L. Mccain. II. II. Huff,
Marion Carr, Lawrence Forwood, James
kahoe and John W. ANGUS. n Dean
and Son were the undertakers.
WILLIAM A. WILSON.
Mr.. William A. Wilson, a wcll-known
citizen of Upper Hartford, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver John.
son, of Sharon, on Saturday night. His
death was very unexpected. While talk.
ing to his family he suddenly gave few
gasps and expired. He was in his seven,
ty.tiith year. Besides his daughter, he
is survived by one son, Mr. William D.
Wilson. of Fountain Green. His funeral
took place on Tuesday, the interment
! being in the cemetery of the Old Brick
Meeting House. Services were conducted
by Elder William Grafton. The pal
bearers were Stewart HornbcrScr
George d. Rigdon. Martin Smith, Henry
Lackcy, William J. Wilson and Robert
| Martin.