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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
Wise County Herald
Retracts Charges
Against Mr.BruCe

We have received the following,
which explains its"lf. Such scandal
Gus attempt to iniure Nh. Bruce will
be disapprovcd by all men who believe
in ''a square deal"
There appeared i'm the Wise County
Herald, paper published at Coeburn.
Va, an article last week, rejecting IN
the pers. nal character of PobCrt u
Bruce, candidate for Congress The
allegation brought Was. that Mir.
Bruce was social dinker, and he
sometimes became 80 intoxicated that
he would go home with "a friend at
night i'm order Go keep the matter from
Mrs. Bruce's knowledge. The Herald
also stated that it published the article
on the information OF the best citizens
of Wise who had known Mr.. Bruce all
their nves. As soon as Mr.. Bruce's
attention was called TO the -slanderous
clarge, he informed the editor of the
Wise County herald. Mr.. a. II. Crock
e:t. that he would be held responsible
foT the publication, and also asked for
the names of Mr.. Crockett's infor-
mants. The names given were.
Messrs w. Il. Addlngton, w. ii. Rob
erts and G.. w. Fraley, all Republicans
and citizens of Wise courthouse.
These gentlemen were called upon for
n statement, and denial was secured
from each OF them. saying that they
had not authorized any such publi-
cltion, and that they knew of no facts
TO substantiate such IA charge. These
statements were then shown To Mr..
Or 'clxett editor OF the Wise County
Herald, and he, (Alr Crocket) author
lied The following telegram 10 be sent
to the "Tazewell Republican, ""Russell
County Press" Marion News" "Ab-
ingdon Blade" "Bristol News" "The
Campaigner," and the bennington
! News:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
Deafness Cannot be Cured

10y local applications, as they cannot
reach the discussed portion OF the ear.
There is only ono way 20 cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by am iniiamed con
dition OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
inliamed you have rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when il Is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result.
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO it's
normal condition. hearing will be des-
troyed forever; nine cases out OF ten
are caused by Catauh which Is moth
ing but AN iniiamed condition OF tho
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
FOR any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
II. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
Sold 10y Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
A Correction.

Mr.. V. l.. Sexton desires a correc-
tion made of IA statement which APP
peared in this paper recently to the
effect that he counted 3s dead bodies
taken from the mine at Pocahontas, as
a result of the recent explosion, as the
News was informed Mr.. Sexton says
that he never counted the bodies-in
fact, he never saw them, but was told
that there were 3S. The News had its
information from several parties here
who evidently misunderstood MFR.
Sexton, and we gladly make this cor
rcction, which was intended for last
issue OF the paper, but was overlook
ed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
to your home.

To show how the moral sentiment I'm
politics is advancing. we relate this
Incident: While Mr.. Bruce was here In
the community he was introduced 10
one OF the best and most consecrated
Christian ladies I'm our community and
at once she stated; "My husband is
going to vote for you, and am pray
ing daily for your election" This shows
what an impression high moral char
acter makes on the minds OF Christians
and good citizens.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
SLANDEROUS CHARGES
QUICKLY WITHDRAWN
SLEMP'S GREAT PARTY CON
SISTENCY CRY.
(Communicated)

When the immaculate Colonel OF
party consistency, has the audacity to
cly In stentorian voice, "stand by the
party don't mind me-" he most gencr-
ally forgets to recall his political apos-
tosy when he supported Rhea. the
Democratic nominee. against Walker
the Republican nominee for Congress
His moiive was personal in this act IN
his part, why not grant the same priv
l~ge Ia the now memb 'rs OF his party,
in expressing their dlsapproval OF his
public and private life 10y voting for
Bruce? His standard for Others but not
himself. is "vote with your party. my
party consisting OF government bounty
holders), and not exercise your person
al choice In the natter The conven-
tion that nominated Slemp. was not
representative OF Republicanism in this
district, but consisted of those OF n
selected class, thereby to suppress the
then existing opposition To him. Sum
mers and his train of revenue devour-
eTs We're there with :. few postmaster =
sufficient TO make IA quorum for nomi-
nation and the Colonel received tho
nomination.
The sterling citenship of this district
Is tired of Slempism, members OF his
own party have observed the traffic he
makes OF their sufragcs, 10y his con
gressional record of Office seeking and
pie distribution. This Boss alone calls
you TO party fealty. not for your
paTty's interests, but for his own self
made interests.
Voter, are you going To- be entrapped
by this deliberately planned snare and
delusion, made 80 10y the voice of
Slempism? Why not exercise some In
dependence of thought and action, and
assist i'm wiping out this political octo-
pus, Slempism.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

field. w. Va, since the first of last
January, and consequently is not a
voter in this State. The publication in
your paper was without any sort OF
decent excuse or justification, and was
evidently inspired by the malicious de-
sire to injure me and also to prejudice
the candidacy OF Mr.. Bruce. The state
ment that myself and my son are dis
franchised and cannot vote for Bruce,
L denounce as UNANIMOUSLY false. and
the author thereof, whoever he may be
is co ntemptible liar.
Respectfully.
SAMU'L w. WILLIAMS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
MARKING OF BALLOT.

Citizen, this is indeed II very import
ant subject, as the counting OF your
vote &C legal ballot depends upon the
same. If you desire TO mark your own
ballot, see that a straight line is drawn
through the name Of the candidate you
do not care TO vote for. There will be
only two names or the ticket, Robert
P. Bruce and Campbell SIemp, so there
fore you should find no. difficulty in
deciding between the two and marking
the same accordingly. Those that have
registered since January l, 1904, must
mark their own ballots with out the
assistance OF judge OF election. Those
who were register,d d prior to that date
can call for the assistance OF a Judge
Of election, which is always the bes'
policy of citizenship when you are il
doubt as to the marking OF yourballot
This is an important matter and shoulC
be looked after by every voter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
November 9Th the Time.

The citizens ST the county are urged
to be present at the Good Roads meet
ing here on Nov. 8 at IL a. m. Mr.,
LaBaume, Industrial and Agricultural
agent Of the n. q w. will be present,
and make an address. Delegates vii
also be appointed to general meet
ing to be held in Roanoke, November
18th to arrange for putting on th'
Good Roads train, and commerc,
work at once. Let there be full ant
an enthusiastic meeting here on tn
9Th.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
Coeburn Policeman Killed.

A tragedy was enacted at Coeburn
last Saturday evening. Mr.. Dobson,
who spoke here in the morning, deliv-
cred an address at Coeburn between
trains, enroute to Norton, where he
was advertised to speak at night.
While Mr.. Dobson was speaking c.. A.
Edwards, so the report goes made
some remarks calculated TO disturb
the meeting, when John Litz went TO
him and commanded him to hush.
Mr.. Edwards drew his gun and in at
tempting TO shoot Mr.. Litz shot the
policeman Of the town, Mr.. Flanary, in
the body, from the effects of which he
died on last Wednesday.
Edwards retained Mr.. w. H. Werth,
of this town. who happened to be
present, who obtained bail for Ed
wards in the sum OF 81 100000.
Edwards is lawyer, and Is well
known in Coeburn and Wise County.
His home has been at Coeburn for O
number Of years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
John Jones Shot - Destructive
Fire.
Yukon, w. Va, Oct. %.

Yukon, w. Va, Oct. %.
w. p. Pane, Tazewell, Frank Cox,
Grafton, and Geo. Harman, of Crumps
Bottom, w. Va, were here this week
on business.
Grat Harman lost his store house
and dwelling by fire this morning. The
property and goods were fully covered
by insurance.
John Jones was shot and beat TO
death by Henry Waldron and James
Cregar. at PeeryvilIe last night. The
men were playing cards and quarrell-
ed, with the above result WaldTon
was arrested, Cregar escaped.
BUD.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
The Baptists Aroused.

Norton, Va, Oct. 2Sth 1905.
EDITOR CLINcH VALLEY News,
Tazewell, Virginia.
Dear Sir
The Baptist people and their friends
who are strong in this section, are
aroused and much stirred up over The
slanderous statements made in the
Republican paper published in your
town, and also put forth by few
other dirty sheets IN the district,
against Mr.. J. T. Ellyson, of Rich
mond. Attention was called to these
ISLANDERS in yours Of recent date, and
there has been much comment. MIR.
Ellyson occupies an important posi-
ton in the Baptist denomination, which
he has held for years, and the Baptist
e 'teem him highly. He is at the head
o. the Educational Board, which edu-
Gates the Baptist ministers, and nearly
all Of the leading ministers of the
State, and many in other states were
educated through Mr.. Ellyson's efforts
Tne indignation of the Baptists and
their ministers viii be expressed freel,
at the polls here, and elsewhere, il
November. They know that tn,
charges made against him are untru,
and unjustifiabie, and they will resen
it, and they ought to. Their sures
: way of doing so is at the polls.
FAIR PLAY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

The advocates of Slempism are try
ing To make the issue n national one
instead OF IA local one Their reprcsen
tative has no national record, his is
only local one In the dispensation of
pie. Therefore all good and patriotic
citizens are warranted In voting for
Bruce instead of Bosslsm.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

What is Slempism? 1t is not Repub-
licanism, but scheme on the part OF
a few office holders to continue them
selves in power, at the expense of the
Republican party. Colonel Slemp the
head Of this organization, himself bolt
ed the Republican party and aided In
the election of w. +. Rhea to Con
gress. and now he calls on the mora
Republicans who disapprove of his
course to support the party.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
MIR. cRocKETr's TELEGRAM,

Cocburn, Va, Oct, 29th 1906.
"From information | have rec
eived / believed that the Wise
County Herald Of Oct. 25, 1906,
was misinfomed in reference TO
Mr.. Bruce in its editorial, "Is
Bruce as Pure as Rcprescnted?"
Please do not publish said article
in your paper
(SipncdD A. Il. Crockct." d"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Speaker Cannon says but for the
negro in Virginia, Virginia would be "a
Republican state. Better TO say tina
if not for Democrats in Virginia, Viz
ginin would be "a negro state. -Vir-
.ginia-Pilot
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
WILLIAMS
REGISTERED
Story Published that the Judge
and His Son Could Not Vote
Denounced in UnmiStaka-
ahIo


able Language.
The following letter Is published by
request and In justice TO Judge Will
Iiams Editor.
Wytheville, Va, Oct. %, 'O6.
Mr. w. C. Pendleton,
Ed. of the Tazewell Republican.
Dear Sir:
In your issue of October the 25th
appears the following:
1--WE hear that Judge Saml w. VIII
liams and his son failed to pay their
poll iaxes for 1905, and consequently
cannot vote at the coming election. II
Judge Williams was a candidate fol
Congress this year, and IL he were
elected, he could not serve, because he
Is disfranchised."
/ enclose you certificate from Mr.
J. r. Honaker, the gentlemanly Re
publican Clerk of this county, which il
as follows:
virginia. III luc OlcikS OblCS VI
Wythe county.
/, j. r. Henaker, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court, do hereby certify that
the records of my office show that
Judge Sam1 w. Williams is duly
registered voter at Reed Creek in
the town Of Wytheville, as exempt
from the payment of poll tax as a
prerequisite to voting.
And that the records also show
that Sam1 W. Williams, Jr., Is on
the duly certified list of voters re-
turned TO this Office by the Treas
urer on the 18th day of May, 1906.
Tests:
j. r. HoNAKER, Clerk
preferred to register and vote as
Confederate soldier. My only other sc
old enough TO vote is Robert w. w
uams, who has been a citizen of Blu
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

The procurement of special trains,
the footing of brass bands and the
Grating Of campaign literature by
government employees, is the last re-
sort to which Slemp and his cohorts
have been put 10. But the people are
wearied Of flesh and distressed OF mind
with SIempism and on election day will
vote for Robert p. Bruce
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Citizen! Can you vote for man TO
represent this district In Congress like
Slemp. who has no official record. ex-
cept that Of being postmaster in the
art OF pie distribution?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Anti-Saloon Leager rise TO the high
plane of moral citizenship, lay aside
your fanciful ideas Of party loyalty, as
Slemp has done In the past and vote
for Bruce, n candidate whose claims
are based on honest manhood and
public morals.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

If Colonel Slcmp is elected next
Tuesday hc will bc the first congress
man elected from the district for a
third term.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Col. Slemp assisted very materially
in the defeat of General Walker for a
third term, and he cannot complain il
some prominent men in his own party
return the favor next Tuesday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

This paper has never said That Col
Slcmp failed To do the best he could In
congress lIis record shows that he
tried but his misguided efforts rnilcd.
The humblest man in the district could
have done the same.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

A vote for Slemp means the continu.
alton Of his horde OF Office holders IN
office, and not vote for the party ol
for the good of the government.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Col. Slcmp will be much more
useful citizen on his farm. and happier
in the quiet precincts of his home
than in the halls of congress.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Voter, watch out for the circulation
and publication OF election lies just on
the very eve Of election day. Bruce's
public and private record have been
before tho people for years, as-d not a
blot tests on the same, which would
| disgrace OF hlImiliate tho best citizen.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
Richards to Hang.

John Richards was found guilty Of
murder in the first degree on Wednes-
day morning and sentenced to hang
Jany, 6. This was the third trial OF
Richards for the murder of Maurice
Francis in Floyd county in the Sum
mer Of 1905. Richards laughed wEcn
IIthe Judge pronounced sentence.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS
~N~O~~~~~~N.~~O-~~~

BE sure you scratch the right nam,
ON your ballot reXt Tuesday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Citizen, see that your neighbor gets
10 the polls to vote for Bruce, it is a
duty that you owe to your country and
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
adde's and Gentlemen !

Don't forget that we carry the
largest and most selected line of shoes
shown in any town west of Roanoke
except Bristol
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
SAMU'L w. WILLIAMS

Ladies
Want new skirt? Come to The
Big Store.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

LdUEC5
Almost every day we are receiving
new lots OF ladies coats and rain coats
Our sales have been phenomenal.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02
FOR RENT.

A couple of nice rooms, suitable for
small family, we'll located. Apply at
News office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Fall In line--make customer OF
The Big Store-you win not regret it.
HARRISON 4 Gillespie Bros.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

We always aim TO do little better
than we advertise.
HARRISON 81 Gillespie Bros.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

Norton, Va, Oct. 2Sth 1905.
, EDITOR CLINCH VALLEY News,
Tazewell, Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-11-02

"TheIe is a tide in the affairs OF men,
Which taken at the flood,
Leads on 10 fortune.'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
Colored Editor
Comes to Town

j. E. Dicberson, colored, editor of
the Norfolk News and Advertiser,
a newspaper devoted to the interests
and welfare of the colored race, is
in the city in behalf of the mission
of his paper and the good work.
The paper was started seven years
ago and has had a very successful
career and accomplished much in
promoting harmony between the
races and elevating the home life of
the coIored race especially teaching
morality and industry. lie has
been on a tour covering two years
in this work and has the endorse
ment of governors and other state
officials. He is second only to
Booker II. Washington in the work
of elevating the colored race. He
will be here a week and expects to
deliver several addresses in that
time in the colored churches.
These addresses will be interesting,
inspiring and Instructive, as he Is
finely educated and one of the fin
est.spealers of his race.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
WOmen'S Clubs
Will Meet

The Third annual convention of
the West Virginia Federation OF
Women's Clubs viii be held at Sis
tersYille, w. Va, Oct IL, IL and IS
Credential committee in session
at 11:30 a. m. an the 18th. BUSH
ness meeting at 2 pm. same day.
All Clubs in the federation are
entitled to representation by the
club president and a delegate for
every ten members.
All members are cordially invit-
ed to be present and to take part
in all discussions.
Reports of the years work viii
be presented by the chairmen OF
standing committees, the club presi-
dents and other officers.
The special features of the con-
-vention viii be a lecture by Mrs.
Sara E. Hyre, of Cleveland, sub
5eet, 'Character-Building in Home
and School, on Thursday evening.
At the st. Paul biennial Mrs. Hyre
was one Of the most acceptable
speakers. Also, a lecture by DR.. w.
w. A. Mitchell, of Cleveland, sub
ieot, e'The Prize Tal1er." The soc
ial feature will be a reception and
musicale on Thursday evening ten
dered by the Sistersville clubs.
Please report number of delegates
from eac hclub as soon as possible
to Miss Laurane Boreman, 405
Avery street, Parkersburg, W. Vay
of credential COMMITTEES.
Hotel rates can be ascertained by
applying to Mrs. J. Il. Strickling,
406 N. Wells street, Sistersville.
An amendment to the constitu-
lion (of which notice was given at
The second annual conyention) regu-
Lating the vote of delegates and
,ther members will be offered.
BY order of the president, Mrs.
R. II. Thomas.
Mrs. G. J. Proudfoot, Cor. and
Rec. Secy., w. Va. F. W. G.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Writ Lewis at her very pleas
ant home gave a very delightful en-
teftainment and dinner party at 6
o'clock Thursday evening in honor
of the 18th anniversary of the birth
of Mrs. Margaret Steel, her grand
mother. An elegant dinner was
served and the Fluctuations of the
evening were most enjoyable. At
tnding guests were Mrs. T. t. Wal
lis. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong,
Mrs. Steel and Mr.. VIII Steel.
If;1. aI1- IT, Wallis was prevented
2reseut on account of
siek6t.s. The. guests are Joined by
the many friends of Mrs. Steel in
wishing her many happy returns of
the day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
surper a Success

The ladies of the Lutheran church
of this city did themselves great
credit last evening in their supper in
the Waldo building. The supper
consisting of chicken, hot waffles,
jelly, coffee, etc, was thoroughly en-
joyed by the hundred and twenty
five who participated ia the affair.
The tables were beautifully deco
rated with bouquets Of doeWrs. All
was pleasing and the occasion NIL
find a long rem mhranee IN le
Lea u ire people
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
FINE OPENING.


The women of Clarksburg and
vicinity and all of fashion votaries
were in attendance in great NUM-
bers at the Parsons-Souders store
Thursday night, where the annual
exposition of fall and winter mil
Iinery is on view. Greater effort
was expended to make this display
Of general public interest," that the
opening was a grand success being
Judged by the vastly larger number
present than heretofore, and shove
ing their appreciation by freely e1-
pressing themselves that the dis
play was suffcient,> gorgeous and
perfect.
Wells orchestra was present,
lending charm to the occasion with
its beautiful music.
The opening alone was not con-
fined to the millinery department
but included the dress goods, silks,
footwear, carpets, draperies, neck
wear, leather goods, as well as the
outergarment store, which formed e
fitting companion for the millinery
array by showing the new, late, ex-
elusive garments for fall and winter
wear.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
Miss Sayre
Entertained

Miss Lorena b. Sayre entertain
ed number of her friends Thurs
day evening at her home, No. 3O7
Hickman street, with musicale.
The program consisted Of solos and
duets both vocal and instrumental.
Very beautiful vocal solos were rem
dered by Miss Bessie Harrison, cor
net and violin solos by Mr.. Geo. B.
Sayre, and piano duets by Misses
Lorena B. Sayre and Edna Tins
man. Very dainty refreshments
were served at 1880 o'clock, and
then the 2arty was given quite a
rare treat by very mystifying en-
tertainment in legerdemain or
magic by Mr.. Geo. B. Styre. The
rooms were decorated with beautiful
flowers and ferns.
Tie party consisted of Misses
Nora Ash, of West Union, Hattie
Gaines, Laura Ash, Bessie Har-
rison iiIcy Poole and Edna FiSs-
man, and Messrs. Harry Gordon, 5of
Bridgeport, o., Bert Gaines, Rufus
Ash, Lewis Deems, Ralph Reynolds
and Harley Lawson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-28
Sunday. RaIIY DaY

Sunday will be financial rally
day at Golf Methodist church. The
object is to raise enough money to
pay for the new church lot. 1t is
hoped $4,000 may be raised that
day, which together with the &c.
600 already raised, viii pay for the
lot. The day has been YoTthily set
aside and every one should take q
part Ia forming the basis for an
edifico that VIII cost many thouss
and &c dollars and Be I1cdcr