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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
Bradstreet's report on
the general trade condi.
finna az tho an,,ufrv fol
| New York.

Il
tons of the country fol-
lows: Excellent weather. favorable
grain crop reports. expansion In indus.
try. wcll.maintaincd spring trade. par.
tirularly ut the West. enlarging retail
trade In the leading cities and unim.
paired confidence In the future are con-
spicuousiy satisfactory features de-
manding notice this week. Special re-
ports from all leading winter and
spring wheat sections point Ia the win.
tcr-sown crop having weathcred the
cold weather In excellent condition.
Special reports from iOs cities and
towns point 10 an expenditure for
houses. offices. factories and other edl-
fees Of Sass, OO0.000 during the pres.
rnt calendar year. Allowing for cities
not yet reported would indicate that
the total expenditures for cdlficcS for
this year would run well up to 5000
NO.OnO. In addition 90 this. marked
activity In railroad building aud heavy
orders for equipment forcshadow an
expenditure OF probably S2OO.OOO. 900
by the railroads. this all pointing To
m aggregate expenditure for material
Ind labor Of close To $SOOOOO.OOn. Rel.
ltivcly. most activity In trade Is stlll
Noted ut the West.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

Tess-ics. Mr.. Crabbc called 10 see
me last evening. think he's very
nice.
Miss Chcllus--what! He's a perfect
bear.
Tess-Isn't he. though? No matter
how often I threaten TO scream he
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
naesroni wheat.

salrer's strain Of this Wheat 10 the kind
which laughs at drourhts and the cle-
mcnts and positively Knocks Black Rust,
that terrible scorchl
It's sure Of yielding 80 busbels Of finest
Wheat the sun shines on per acre on good
ILL.,, Ia. Mich, Wis, o., Pa, No., Neb.
lands and 40 To 90 bushels on ard landsi
No rust, no insects. no failure Catalog
tells all about it,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
Inrratitudc VI Rennhiins.

The American hen lays enough eggs
in one month 20 pay the interest on the
nationa, debt In that time. And yet
an old eagle which has seen more than
a century OF service and was never
known TO lay nm egg Is retained as our
national bird. 10 IL simply unjust
Denver Poss
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

A new banking system. which enables
persons to make deposits Of % cents and
upward. interest being allowed when the
amount reaches 50. was adopted By the
National Bank Of Ireland on Dec. %.
The bank has several branches In Lon.
Ana
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
Friendly euggestion.

Windig-I don't know what we are
going to do with our youngest boy.
Jobiots--whats the trouble?
windig-He's getting SO we can't be-
llevc word he says.
Jobiots-why don't you get him n
Job In the prediction department of the
government weather bureau.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

4 friend advised me 60 try Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Within week after began
USING them was 90 much better that
decided TO keep mp the treatment
and when had used a little over two
boxes was entirely well. have now
enjoyed the best OF health for more
than four months. and words can but
poorly express my gratitude"
For sale by all dealers. Price ~
cents. Foster-Mllburn CO.. Buffalo.
n "
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

The interest Of the latest Partisan
play cenfers In the death Of an inventor
who 10 killed while on q trial trip In his
sirkhip. The disaster II shown on the
stage IN the course Of Q realistic ascsst
ess0 ~ BiRsl tower.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
The Bc., shampoo for the Hair.

Many shampoos are recommended for
the hair. as egg. bicarbonatc Of soda,
ammonia. etc. While these may be good.
their indiscriminate use Is injurious. The
only thing that can be prescribed for all
Use Ivory soap and dissolve Il in the
water instead Of rubbing on the hair, A
ELEANOR X. PARkERs
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

4rs- - W. Marine. Of Colorado Springs.
Began Ca Fear the wor~t-Dosn's
kidney pills Saved Her.
Mrs.. Sarah Marine. Of &:S ~. Train
street, Colorado Springs. Colo. rrcsi
dent Of the Glen Eyrie Club. writes:
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

suffered
for three years
W 18th sew q
backachc. The
Il octors told
me my kidneys
| " ere affected
4 and prescribed
medicines for
me. but I found
| that u was only
n waste OF time
and money In
take them. and
began TO fear
that I would
navar uaf we'll
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

When The John A. Salzer Seed CO.. Of
a Crosse. Wis.,, introduced this remark
able grsS three years ago. little did they
dream u would be the most talked Of grass
IN America. the biggest. quick. hay pro-
Queer On earth, but this has come TO pass.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
He Has IL Now,

Ssyift-Old Graspit was buried yes.
terday. suppose he IL satisfied At last.
Askitt--Why, how's that!
Ssyitt-Oh. he always wanted the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13
A RPpctItiou.

Dolly Elirtgirl-I am engaged to be
married. Congratulate me. dear.
Maud Brisk-with all my heart. Ev-
erything said the last time goes now!
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[N122VQNN |


JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
20 the John A. Salyer Seed CO.. La Crosse,
Wis, and they will send you free n sample
of this Wheat and other farm seeds, to-
gciher with their great catalog, worth
$4,000 10 any wide-awake farmer. ~. ". VI
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Contaminated.

"You are an authority on history, be-
Hcvey'
NO." replied the scholar. sadly. IL
used 10 be before ] began reading his
torical novels. Post.
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Tritc aud True.

vinegar never catches hies."
So the proverb maker wrote:
And sugarless candidates. likewise.
Fail Co catch the floating vote.
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Mrs. wipsiow.s soorxIxs ssnuy Ger cniidr~p
Lys psia. cures viad soiis. . sssss bsslis
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-04-13

a powder. II rests the feet. Cures Chill
blains. Corns, Bunions. Swollen. Sore, Cal.
lous. Achlng. Sweating Feet and Ingrowing
Nails. Aliens Foot Ease makes new or
tight shoes easy. At all Druggists aud shoe
stores. - cents. Accept no substitute sam
pie mailed FREE. Address Allen y Ohm.
Ned, lie Roy, n Y
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Tho weekly review OF
trade published by II. q.
DUN A 60. saws.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
DOWNING'S.

There was preaching at Old Farnham
church, near here, on Sunday, February
8, at 11:30 a. m, but owing to the ex-
IRENE cold weather the attendance was
very small.
Skating and dancing seem to be the
chief attractions in this neighborhood
just now. Some of the young men have
even left their suppers in order TO be in
time for the occasion"
John w. Rice, ir., bagged 2O5 partridges
during the season just closed. Who can
beat that?
All of our people filed their ice houses
during the past week.
Lees birthday, the 10th of January,
being legal holiday, was highly appre-
ciated by the school children OF this
neighborhood. One of our teachers, Miss
Louise Coakley, required her advanced
pupils to write compositions on General
Robert +. Lee.
Misses Lille and Nettie Garland spent
n day with Miss Louise Coakley
recently.
We are sorry to note that Mrs. Sterling,
OF Wheaton, has been extremely i'll.
Her daughter, who has been teaching
the Corbin Park school, near Warsaw,
was summoned TO her bedside.
Mrs. John Rice recently found in asnow
drift pet lamb, which is, indeed, very
fond of it's bottle, and seems TO be the
pet Of the family. HURRAH.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
MIDDLESEX NOTES.

Jerry Harrow, travelling salesman
and proprietor of the hotel ut Sandy
Bottom, is much improved, after a severe
illness.
Mrs. Caroline Wilson, aged 80 years,
died mt her home in lower Middlesex
recently.
The large department store OF J. Hess
4 Son, in Urbanna, was burned Sunday
night last. Origin of the fire unknown.
The building, which was n brick one and
belonged TO Benz. Upton, was completely
Quilted, everything going up in flames.
livestock of goods was insured, but there
was no insurance on the building. r. S.
Bristow's large store, in which is the
postoffice, narrowly escaped.
Miss Emma Dew Segar, OF Churchview
left Friday to visit friends in Emporia,
Va.
Miss Inez Upton gave adelightful valen.
tine party at her home in Urbanna on
Tuesday evening.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
is visiting at the home ofheruncle, James

is visiting at the home ofheruncle, James
Tabor, near here.
Mrs. James Tabor and Miss Susie Tabor
spent Tuesday last at the home OF Mrs
Elijah Davis near Irvington.
The little child OF Jesse Ashburn has
been quite sick but is now improving.
George III. Collins, of Tombs, spent Sun.
day at the home OF James Tabor near
here.
A camp of the Modern Woodmen oil
America was organized here last Friday
night by State Deputy Consul, Enoch
Bowman. The officers elected were ms
follows: DIR. l.. NJ. Irving, consul; w. III.
Merchant, past consul; ]. Carroll Hard
ing, advisor; III. L. Owen, clerk; Raw
ley W. Harding, banker; j. c. Deggs,
escort; W. b. Tells, inner sentry; 7. II.
Tells, outer sentry; l.. NJ. Irving, w. Ii.
Merchant and j. Carroll Harding, board
OF managers. The Camp starts out with
a very promising membership. It.is a
fraternal insurance organization with
social features. Their meetings viii be
held on the first and third Friday nights
in each month.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
wICOMICO CHURCH.

We are sorry to note the death OF Mr..
L. t. Barrett. which occurred at his home
near here ons Tuesday morning of last
week. He died from a stroke OF paralysis
His remains were, laid TO rest in. the
family burrying ground at his home,
Rev. Porter Hardy eonduction the burial
services. The deceased was az years of
age and leaves a widow son and daughter.
Dr. John AtEvill, Mrs. r.. A. Clark and
Miss Kate Whaiey arc on the sick list.
A faith believing minister held services
at the home of Tom Dunaway, in Gaskins
Neck, last week, and it is said some of his
hearers were very much impressed.
j. w. G. Stephens and Tignor Bros.
have filed their ice houses and we are in
hopes they will all keep cool this summer.
BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
WHEATON,.

Capt. ]. III. Wheaton and +. G. Lark
ford have been ice-bounnd in Baltimore
for the past few weeks. Capt. Wheaton
returned on steamer Potomac via Nor
folk last Thursday.
Miss Edna Callahan and Aymar Oak
ley, considering this fine weather in
which to raise chickens, have gone into
the incubator business. in earnest-one
filling a hundred-egg machine and the
other a five-hundred one. One brought
out four, and the other ninety chickens
Nothing daunted, the one with the
four bought the entire outfit of the other
Success to the buyer.
Jesse Oakley, one of the Wheaton
Packing Co.'s clerks, was sick for few
days recently, but under the skill of his
physician, DIR. F. W. Lewis. he was soon
out again, smiling behind the counter as
il he had already forgotten the taste oI
medicine. BY AND By.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
EXCITING TIMES AT TOxBs.

On hearing some unsesmly noises
Postmaster Barnett cuts loose with his
gun at a. m. and q volley of ammunition
goes to waste.
Bob Davis excites the community at 0
a. m, on the Tombs river, tin the street,
with pair of double action skates. No
one injured.
10 m. w. T. Barnett drives pair OF
oxen into an excavation and with the
aid OF derricks and good deal OF loud
talk they are pulled out.
1:S0 p. m. r. s. Mitchelps double team
breaks down and with the aid of couple
of ropes and fifteen colored men crosses
the Tombs river with load. of wood
During the excitement Bob Davis horse
takes on a run. jumbs the fence and to
the woods "for HIS"
At2p. m every thing is quiet.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
MILLENBECK.

Miss Jennie Davis, of Bertrand, boarded
steamer here February LIST, for Reidsvile
n. c.
p. j. Warren, jr., who left here n few
weeks ago with his brother, W. II. War.
rem, for Baltimore, has secured position
in that city.
P.J. Warren, sr., has sold one OF his
valuable horses.
j. L. Blakemore, jr., boarded steamer
Potomac at this wharf Saturday, Febru.
airy z, with about 500 gallons OF shucked
oysters for Baltimore.
It. ]. Clark, of Lively, and Mrs. Sarah
j. Haynie were guests OF Mrs. Ida Duna
way recently.
l.. d. Stoneham, of Molusk, was in oul
village recently.
Mr.. Bailey, OF Kinsale, drove over Il
this place last week to take the steame
Potomac TO Norfolk. He reports trans
portation on the Potomac river entirel,
cut off,
Capt. J. II. Wheaton, OF Wheaton
landed here Thursday of last week eI
route to his home from Norfolk.
Capt. Ben Thomas, of Wheaton, who's
boat, Lewis Thomas, with load @
oysters aboard, is frozen up in Carter
Creek, passed through here on his wa,
home last week. Snow STORM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
NORTHUMBERLAND NOTES.

Mrs. Charles 'crabbe, a white woman
living with her husband and three small
children at Cooper Landing, on theGreat
Wicomico river, in Northumberland
county. gave her life on Saturday after
noon in a courageous attempt to save
the life of negro boy named Ralph
Young. Young was skating on the river
when he suddenly broke through the ice
and sank to the bottom. His struggles
soon brought him to the surface, where
he was observed by Mrs. Crabbe. She
FASTENED to his rescue, but became help
less in the icy water, and both woman
and boy were drowned.
Farmers throughout the county report
that the wheat crops are not up to the
standard. The stand and growth is said
to be very poor for this time of year.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
HEATHSVILLE.

, The troupe, under the management of
Dr.. Stiner, which has been showing here
the. past week. left. Tuesday for Kinsale.
Miss Kate Rowe having. received the
largest numbers oisvotes for being the
most popular young lady in town, was
presentedswith the GOLD. watch,
The sixth anniversary banquet of the
Lend-a-Hand~ society," was quite a
success. After. the program, which was
very interesting refreshments were served
G. d. Shirley sent a large farm wagon
to Merry Point after the mail Saturday
Fifteen bags Were sent up, which was the
first time we have seen any mailfor about
two weeks.
L. r. Belts and A. X. Cralle, who have
been quite sick, are out again.
Miss Lillian Brent spent some tim,
with Miss Essie Smith recently.
Miss Louise Anderson, who .teache,
school at Bethany, spent last week al
her home here. Her school was closed
on account of the very inclement weather
Mrs. Eta Caughton, who; has beer
spending some. time, at the home of he
father, Mr.. j. ID. Luttrell, at Nokomis
has returned to her home here.
- - a lie
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
PEARLS FROM THE SHELLS.

Mrs. John H. Leland, of Richmond, is
visiting friends here. Mall
Messenger, c. r. Rogers. of the steamer
mail routes. has been here sending off
accumulated steamer mail to various
points in the Northern Neck by land
carriers via King George, Montross and
Wsrsaw.-Free Lance.
The revival which has been in progress
at Central Baptist charch for the past
three weeks under the ministrations OF
Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Wharton has met with
marked success. Over sixty have ac-
ceptsd Christ, sixteen of whom professed
faith on Sunday. There were also TWEEN
ty-two additions to the church. The
meetings viii continue this week,
preaching every night by DIR. Wharton.
-Virginian-P OF February 2.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
REHoBoTH.

Rev. Porter Hardy, .our faithful pastor,
notwithstanding thefearful weather and
the bad condition of the roads, is always
on, hand to fill his appointments here.
However, only few were out to greet
him Sunday before last.
Miss Lillian Myers, of wicomieo Church,
was visitor here recently. Miss Hay.
wood was also here not long since.
Lewis Taylor, an aged colored man
living near here, lost. house and most
OF its contents by fire Friday before last
Only few things on thelower floor were
saved.
Freddie Thrift, of Broun's Store, and
brother, Hi, were seen here recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cox and Mr.. and
Mrs. o. G. Shriner and two little son.
visited the family of Pei Delano recently
Mrs. l.. A. 'Coppedge has been on tn,
sick list for some time, but sis now i'm
proving. Len Sullivan and Clarenc,
Lewis are both up and out again.
Carey b. Pitman,, Our new merchant, i,
now well fixed and expects to bring hi,
family here to reside in the spring.
Bellows & Squires are having fine Io-
of cord wood cut, here this winter. TIL,
large tracts of timber being cleared away
will have a tendency to improve tn,
looks OF the place.
Miss Helen Chiffon spent several days
last week with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Ramps, at Kilmarnoek.
Miss Annie Thomas, of Irvington. i,
spending some time at the home of hel
uncle, j. II. Pritchett. While here sh,
will receive musical instruction un
der her cousin, Miss Bessie Pritchett.
Some young sports left here for Irving
ton few Sundays ago in a sleigh. They
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
UPPER LANCASTER.

Miss Ella Norris, after spending while
with friends at White Chapel, has re-
turned home, accompanied by Miss Carrie
and Johnnie Taft.
Several statesmen were seen in our
midst not long since.
Curtis Ransom, of Molusk, was seen
in our vicinity recently.
Thomas Dudley and Miss Hattie Clark
are much indisposed at this writing.
II. o. Norris and son, and Jesse Bran
BILE and Moreau Lewis went out cunning
one morning last week and killed 80
birds.
J. r. Webb recently had one of his val
liable horses drop dead.
Mr.. and Mrs holden Turner, of Molusk,
spent some time at the home of Thomas
Dudley, near here, recently.
I. J. Clark and daughter, Miss Hattie,
visited friends in Irvington recently.
RED ROSE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
Richmond County
EMMERTON.

Mrs. Simpson, of Baltimore, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. II. b. Middleton.
Misses Lizzie Hall and Mamye Hanks
were the welcome guests of Mrs. w. f.
Headley from Friday till Sunday last.
The young people here are praeticing
the drama entitled, Diamonds and
Hearts" which will be rendered in the Jr.
o. U. A. NJ. hall ut this place on February
22nd.
Miss Pearl Ashburn, of Callao, was the
guest of her cousins, the Misses Rock,
recently. 'sr'te
Miss Margaret Headley is quite indis-
posed at this writing.
Thomas l.. Shackleford has been a
great sufferer with rheumatism for the
past week. s,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Callahan, of Sug-
gett's Point, were in our midst recently.
PlNKY
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
ROWE'S.

W. t. Sampson and Herbert Hudnall,
OF Mia, for the last two weeks have been
skating to this place.
A. A.. Ashburne, of Sampson Wharf,
was seen here not long since.
Mrs. Mary Pearson, aftera three week
visit here, returned to her home on last
Friday. .t
Some dogs recently got in n flock OF
sheep belonging to w. III. Rowe and
killed several of them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pitman have been visit
ing at the home of j. T. Davenport
recently.
III. w. Hurst our best marksman, killed
20 robbins one day recently.
W. A. Rowe 4 Co. planted some fine
oysters just before cold weather set in.
The oyster houses here have shut down
for the season.
"A wood yard has been opened in j. II.
iDavenport's woods by our merchants.
.r. ~ ONE
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
LOCAL MENTION.

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN, lrvington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17

CLARK. for 40 acres land In Lottsbur,
district.
II. NJ. Porter and wife and Calvin
Bristow aud wife to E. g. Hall for 81
acres land in Fairdelds district.
ZSchariah ii. Hughes and wife tc
Downing Parker, for S49 acres land in
Lottsburg district.
Trust from Downing Parker to Law
son Headley, on above tract OF land.
Thomas Bevis and wife and Walter r.
Bevis and wife to Thos. II. Fallin for
$40 acres OF land In the counties of Rich
mond and Northumberland, known as
"Wyomiug"
K. @. Booker aud wife and f. @.
Booker and wife to Warren Ii. Hughes
for "a acres land In Lottsburg district.
Trust from Warren n. Hughes and
wife to William s. Crslle on above tract.
Erasmus Lewis to Richard Sydnor for
one-fifth in ZOE acres land adjoining
lands of w. A. Jones and others.
Trust from Henry Basye and wife to
X. 5. Brent, trustee of the second
Heathsville Loan Sc Deposit Co, on 125
acres land in Lottsburg district.
Trust from r. III. Bramble to Asa s.
Rice, for the benefit OF E. c. Booker &
son on 3 acres land in Lottsburg district.
Austin S. Neale and wife TO Ira ID.
Reynolds for tract of land in Lottsburg
district.
Trust from Columbus Jones to Walter
E. Hathaway, for benefit of DR.. l.. NJ.
Irving, on 3 acres land in Wicomico dis
trict.
E. s. Jones to ii. F. Jones, for IS
acres land In Fsirfields district.
James Andrew Rice and wife to Ethel
bert Redmond for SS acres land In
Hesthsville district
Trust from Ethelbert Redmond and
wife 10 James NJ. Booth on above tract.
A. s. Rice, special commissioner, to
James Lawson for z acres land in
Fairfields.
Grant from A. ]. Montague, Governor
of Virginia, to James T. and Willard II.
Owens, for 100 acres land, known as
"Salt Pond"
Trust from w. B. Hudnall and wife
to Q. s. Towles, for 10 acres land in
Fairfields district.
Henry l.. Beane and wife to Daniel r.
McAllister, for las acres land in Wicom-
leo district.
Trust from Daniel F. McAllister and
wife to Edwin Broun on above tract.
Trust from Mary ]. Wallace and hus-
band to Harvey s. Gresham, for benefit
of Laura E. Chiffon, on tract of land
recently conveyed to said Mary J. Wal
lace by William Sloan.
Cassie Bell and wife TO ". A. and s.
w. Eubsnk for 10 acres land In Wicom-
leo district.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-02-17
GULICK'S CORNER.

James Thomas was tried this week at
Heathsville for selling whiskey near here.
1t seems that murder can be committed
around this corner and the murderer go
Scott free, but il one sells his neighbor a
pint OF whiskey he is brought before the
court and made pay for it. But we are
never left out when they want money
the assessor and collector always finds
us-yet they could not even get school
here this year. RIP VAN WNKLE.