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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
operation. there will eventually spring
up popular demand for Federal reBu-
latiof of MI railroads.
T,,n n,,1,NtON,

The Confederate Reunion Is easily the
greatest ever held and glorious sue
cess in every particular. The veterans
are here In companies. in regiments,
in brigades--n vast army OF them. and
strong enough and brave enough to
defend Richmond even now against
invasion. But this time the Confed.
crates are the invaders, and Richmond
is pettlng them half to death. The
procession yesterday moved promptly
and in an orderly manner and the
boys were greeted with cheers OF
praise and affection as they passed
along.
They paused at the head of Monu-
ment Avenue. unveiled the Stuart
statue and listened to a patriotic ad-
dress from Judge Garnett; then moved
on to Hollywood. paid tribute to the
Confederate dead who lay buried In
that hallowed spot, and listened to an
other patriotic address by Rev. Will
liam Dudley Powers.
Before the parade the convention
opened in the Auditorium, and there
was another session in the evening. 1t
is n busy time for the vets, but they
are having a regular cavalry sort OF
a time, and 1t is a question hard to
decide which is having the more fun,
Richmond or her guests AT any rate
the Confederate spirit pervades the
air and Dixie is holding high car
nival. Richmond is once again the
capital of the Confederacy, and Is
proud as ever Of the distinction.
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"yvAs DAVIS A TRAITOR."

One of the ablest writer's the South
has produced was the late Professor
Albert Taylor Bledsoe, OF the Univer-
sity OF Virginia. and one of the ablest
OK his productions was book entitled
as Davis a Traitor" It is sane
and statesmanlike review Of the argu-
ments pro and con on the right Of the
States to secede. It presents the whole
subject clearly and fairly. and 1t is
needless to say that 1t fully justities
the course of the seeding States.
d.. Bledsoe's book went out of print
several years ago. but a copy of It
was retained and greatly priced by
the late Mr. Virginius Newton. Of Rich
Mrs. Mary Barksdale Newton. with the
consent OF the Bledsoe family. has had
1t republished for gratuitous distrlbu-
ton Mrs. Newton Is especially deslr-
Gus that the book shall be read by
descendants Of Confederate veterans.
that they may know the truth and
understand it. To that end copies Of
the book will be given to the various
State organizations of the Sons of Con-
Tolerate Veterans throughout the South
ard distributed as judiciously as pos
s.ble.
In paying this tribute to the men,
DRY of her husband. who was himself
one of the noblest of Confederates.
Mrs. Newton has also done a valuable
public service, for which all the South
should be grateful.
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GRADUATING ESSAYS.

This is a day OF practical things. and
our young men graduates should Sc
lect practical subjects for their essays.
we do not mean to discourage senti-
ment, for It Is the flavor Of lie. but
when our young men leave college they
must deal with affairs and their minds
should be turned in that direction as
early as possible. There is no sense IN
writing long sophomore discourses on
academic questions that have been
settled There are many questions OF
business. OF politics and the like which
have not been settled, and these should
be selected for discussion by all VINO
would inform themselves and their
hearers and aid in the solution OF the
real problems OF life.
Let the girls deal with the sentiment
tai generalities.
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SUCCESS AND FAILURE.

mo man who fought under the Stars
and Bars and did his duty from the
beginning to the end OF the struggle
need ever regret the part he took"
says the Roanoke World. Nor can hs,
with credit to himself, take any pleas
ure in the reflection that the Confei.
eracy. in whose behalf he fought the
good fight. went down in defeat.
Might does not make right nor Is It
true that whatever is. Is right or
best"
The Times Dispatch has no symps.-
thy with those who say with a sigh
of satisfaction that it was best for the
South that the Confederacy failed.
Those Of the new generation who see
the prosperity of the South may be
pardoned for expressing such an opin-
ion. But how any Southern man who
passed through the reconstruction pc
Rod can hold such view Is beyond
our comprehension. Grant, If you
was preserved. Grant that is better 10
have one nation than two nations.
Grant that the seeding States would
In any event eventually have re
coded" to the Union. Take any view
of 1t you like; the fact remains that II
the Confederacy had succeeded the
Southern States would have been
spared the horrors and humiliation OF
SIR IrfiOn and carpaf.hap
they could have freed the slaves In their
own way, and had they desired to
come back into the Union they could
have done so on their own terms. They
would have returned. if at all, in all
their dignity and sovereignty. and not
as military districts" Failure is not
always disastrous and may be turned
to good account. but nine times out
Of ten success is better.
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PRESIDENT DAv1s's BIRTHDAY.

AS a tribute to the memory Of Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis on the approach
ing anniversary Of his birth, General
Stephen D. Lee, the head Of the Con-
fcCerate organization, has designated
the hour OF p. Nj. next Monday, June
Sd. as a time when every Confederate
soldier every descendant or connec-
ton OF such soldier, and persons OF
Southern birth, wherever they may be,
shall cease from all work of whatever
kind and devote five minutes to silent
contemplation OF the life and services
of the patriot whose aged shoulders
Lore the weight of the hatred OF thor
enemies to tho hour Of his death.
1t is to be hoped that this touching
ceremony will be observed by every
Confederate in the land, no matter
where he may be, No more appropriate
observance of the day could be con-
cetved, 1t will be impressive in It's
very simplicity and It will have an
individual significance which is dis
tinctlvely. Southern.
This gives us opportunity to refer
aga in to the suggestion recently made
by Colonel w. o. SHELTON. OF Richmond
that next year the one-hundredth an
adversary Of President Davls's birth
be appropriately celebrated through
out the South, and we hope the U, O.
Nv. Convention now in session hero
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runowN FnoM nuGGY.
buggy Occupied by Two Ln'iics Coilides
with Another Vehicle.

Miss Bessie w. Mcclure and Mrs. 7.
G. Sanderson. while driving down
Grace Street shortly after O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. narrowly escaped
serious injury in being thrown from
their vehicle by collision with another
carriage.
The carriage in front Of them. which
they thought would so across the car
track. stopped suddenly before them.
and collision resulted. The TWO
Young ladies were thrown from their
buggy. The horse ran away, and was
not stopped until he had gotten to the
Main Street Station.
The young women were taken to the
house of DR.. Thomas W. Murreli, where
thew were treated, and then taken TO
"The Langley" No. 500 East Franklin
street. DR.. Murrell accompanying them.
Mrs. Sanderson was badly bruised, but
Miss MCGUIRE was bruised only on the
elbow.
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r,,E OLD NORTH STATE.

Whether first at, Bethel and last at
Appomattox or not. North Caroiiha Is
very much in evidence at the reunion
There are fully $500 veterans OF the
war in the city and nearly Us many
more descendants. The Tarheel boys
made a fine appearance in line yester-
day. and were greeted with cheers at
every turn. II you have any doubt
that they are the finest In the bunch,
ask Major Tom Emry, OF Weldon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

We call the attention Of the Norfolk
yirginian- Pilot to the fact that bill
has been introduced In the Florida
Legislature to limit the campaign ex-
penses of candidates for office. we
hope the bill will be passed and brought
10 test. 1t is In the direction OF much
needed reform, and In the interest OF
Democracy. Give the poor man a
chance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
Rhymes for To-Day
YEsTonE.EN.

ESl'lkflENs
~ ME, what n conglomeration
OF parties the street cars con /.
tained!
a thousand surged on at each station
tViz., crossing) and each one re-
NAMED:
Full many squoze in with a tussle.
And some scrambled in from beneath.
And many held on by sheer muscle.
And some by their teeth.
And oh. the vast hordes promenadins
And struggling about the dense
street.
Purportly to see the parading,
But really to step on my feet!
Oh. was 1 the only apostle
OF sentiment gathered yest're'en
Who felt. in the squirm and the jostle.
Much like a sardine?
True, true. twas sight that arouses
Ones heart with a jab and a poke
Those street cars and sidewalks and
houses
Fair Uttered and dripping with folk!
Still -. there was statue-veil rem
ded-
To see that had made my day proud I:
/ didn't Parades would be SPLEEN
o-but for the crowd. II. S. II.
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United
Confederate Veterans
Reunion, 1907.
Attractive Side Trips
from Richmond
VIA
R., F. & P. RAILROAD

Rate 1915 round trip, Richmond to
washington, open to public. On sale
May 31st. June LIST and 4th. good re-
turning within three days. including
date of issue. Stop-ovar permitted at
Va, within limit.
To all stations on these lines, except
washington, slde-trip tickets Will be
sold, only to holders of Reunion tickets,
daily during Reunion period at ono and
one third fares for the round trip. For
final limit and other conditions, apply
to ticket agents r. r. T. *. X.
IS w. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

August Belmont startles Wall Street
White hat-band spotted with black
polka dots. Strangers to the tracks
do not know that these are the Belmont
racing colors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Graduating classes all over the coun-
try are now knocking the eye out OF
States rights. capital punishment. I'M
perialism, the opening OF CHINA, Mayor
Schmitz and other trifling topics.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

,,.on,,nan+ culpeper people attending
a., rFun n,,r,nn nra Colonel w. g. Waite,
~ ot' Governor swanson's staff, and Col
onel s, M. Newhouse, doorkeeper Of the
House OF Delegates,
II 10 understood that G tSa raca Ne t1r
Raglster OF the Land Office against the.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

1t is said that Thomas w. Lawson
is planning to boom Roosevelt for
third term with Characteristic vim ana
vigor This may compel the President
to take another term just to show that
he can still get It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

A certain firm has been fined $4,000
on account Of receiving rebates aggre-
eating $4,000. It must be obvious 70
the meanest intellect that the firm is
now thoroughly cured of the rebatlns
habit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

"Do mermaids fltrt?" asks contem-
porary. Well we suppose 1t depends
a good deal on whether or not the
mermen wear mustaches.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

There is an advantage in going to sea. or
under sea, In a submarine. There are no
catAghts outside at ight.-Minneapolis
Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

II this kind OF thing keeps up. we
shall soon need a new Cabinet officer
to be known as Secretary of Preslden-
tial Booms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Persons wishing to communicate with the
Times Dispatch by telephone Will ask cen
trail for "4Oii." and on being answered from
the office switchboard. Will indicate the
department or person with whom :hey wish
TO speak.
When calling between G a. ~ and
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composng-room: io4a. business ,nice; 4e4s'
for mailing and press-rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

II the green bugs are leaving Kan.
sas, thereby showing that they arc not
SO very green. after all, they might try
Pittshurg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

The government ends its fiscal year
with a surplus OF some $65.000,000. 1t
must be nearly as nice to be a gov
eminent as to be John D. Rockefeller
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Abe Hummel has Just been removed
from the bakery Of the penitentiary
to the potato department, which IS no!
the first time that Abe has been prled
loose from the dough-
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incumbent, Colonel John W. Richard


Ex-senator Thomas w. Scott. of
Charlotte, Is at Murphy's. Colonel
Scott is candidate for the Senate IN
the district composed OF the counties
OF Charlotte. Buckingham. Fluvanna
and Appomattox, to succeed Captain
Camm Patteson. who declines re-
election. There are several other as
pirants for the nomination. including
Messrs. Thornhill. of Appomattox. and
White. OF Flu9anna.
Prominent Virginians seen about tho
Hobbies last night were: Hon. W. 4.
Wilson, of Pittsylvania. Hon. w. Nc
Donald Lee, chairman OF the State
Board of Fisheries, Captain r. Il.
Henry. OF Tazeweli: Judge s. Houston
Letcher. OF Lexington; Judge Samuel
W. Williams. OF Wythc: Judge w. J.
Orr. OF Lee county, Senator Joseph p.
Sadler. of Chesterfield; Mayor Joseph
Stebbins. Jr. Of South Boston: hon.
Paul McRae. OF Cumberland. and Hon.
Thomas B. Murphy. OF Alexandria.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

II running expenses would only slow down
to a walk occasionally man might get
ahead Of the game.-Portland (Me.) Express.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

The ceremonies disclosed anothe
splendid reason, for calling u Mo0u
ment Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

With abe Ruef in San Quentin and
| ABE IIummel In Sing Sing. 1t cannot be
said that we are not making some Roadway
lin tho right observation-disclosures Inter-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

The Comptroller Of the Treasury met
the Detroit Bankers' Club at dinner the
other night, but appears to have kept
his currency under perfect comptrol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

When preparing to hoard stree
car these days. have your grapp''"s
irons ready.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

II it is true that lightning did kill the
span OF Georgia mules It probably sneaked
up in front OF them.-Louisville Courier
Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
Poems You Ought to Know

Whatever occupation
with
ehment life with bit Charles Eliot
Norton
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POINTS FROM PARAGRApHERs,

@NE Of the dangers OF public ownership
I Of public utilities is that 1t brings an
ever-increaslng proportion OF the tax
payers into the service OF the State or the
municipality-Detrolt Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Anyway, nature-wr!ter Long IS nc
mollycodde. Is he. Mr.. Presidena
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Some want Philandcr G, Knox fo'
President including Philander
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Colonel Watterson says that his dark
horse has mustache. we nope 10
goodness It hasn't also got whiskers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Engage your standing,room now for
the parade next Monday.
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Forth from Its scabbard. pure and bright.
Flashed the sword OF Lee!
Far in the front of the deadly fight
High DER the brave in tho OF right
stainless sheen like beacon Light,
Led us to victory.
Out OF its scabbard where full lcng,
II slumbered peacefully
Reused from Its by the bntte-song,
Shielding the feeble. shifting tho strong.
Guarding the right. and avenging the wrong
Cleaned tho sword OF Lee!
Forth from It's scabbnrd. high in air.
Beneath Virginias sky
And they who 1t cleaning there.
who bore 1t, knelt I" swear
That where that sword led they would dare
To follow and to die
out of its scuhbard! Never
sword from stain Free
Nor purer sword led braver band.
Nor Drawer bed for brighter land.
Nor brighter land had grand.
Nor cause, chief like Lee
Forth from scabbard! how prayed
That sword might victor be!
And when triumph was delayed.
We still hoped on, while cleaned the blade
noble Robert Lee!
Forth from Its scabbard! all In vain
Forth flashed the sword Of Lee!
IT'S GUIDED now In its sheath again.
It sleeps the sleep Of noble slain.
Defeated yet without stain.
Proudly and peacefully.
The T,nes Dspatch Oct H. 1903. One published
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

a man could AFFORD lot more necessities
If his family couldn't afford 80 many lux
uries.-New York Press.
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MERELY JOKING.

Take Care.
What's this you have here. E,hel?"
That Is Bloom OF YOUTH
Look out. Do you want to get yo,,rse1f
called nature faker?"-washincton Her.
aid
Choice Of Wealth.
Farmer Hayseed: What are you going to
do this year,"
Farmer Concrib: Dunno whether ta
raise dollar wheat or take summer boarders -
New York Sun.
Tho Insoluble.
Tho Sphinx had just propounded riddle
why does plain girl understand a ball
game better than pretty one?"
Herewith they were fain to give II up
New York Sun.
Mrs. Taylor: whats that saving about
the watched pot. Bob? watched pot"
Mr. Taylor tabsently): "a watched pot
is seldom shy."-Puck.
No Onset.
The Magnate: why should you envy me !.
The Hobbo: That's all right boss-mey-
be yer have. But ain't got nothin' else."
Cleveland Lender.
He Deserved to Die.
Look out!" exclaimed the man who had
seen another bravely rescued from the water
''Handle that fellow carefully. or he might
revive"
Brute" calculated the rescuers. Brute
nothing" rejoined tho first speaker. II no.
ticed him rocking the boat."-Ph!ladelphi
Public Ledger.
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will adopt resolution to that effect.
and appoint the necessary committees
10 make the arrangements. The ami
versary should be universally OBJ
served.
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Captain P. E. Lipscomb, Of King and
Queen, one OF the doorkeepers OF the
Point. former doorkeeper OF the Senate.
are III the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Entered, January 81. 1908. at Richmond.
Va. as second-class matter. under act OF
Congress OF March 8. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Well, Stuart deserved 1t.
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81, Gin,ry easlaze E)iepatrh
Observation-Disclosures.

Business Office ....,..ols L. Main Street
Washington Bureau..s62-7 Munscy Duildins
Manchester Bureau .,..... l102 HUI street
Bureau. .....4o n. Sycamore 81.
Lynchburg Bureau .........2l5 Ei-hth 81.
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HOW TO CALL T1mEs.plsrATcH.
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reunion.
sleeve as an evidence of his devotion
to the Southern cause He Is man ,
Of national distinction. having served
his district in the United States House
OF Representatives for twenty years.
retiring about four years ago OF MS
own yolition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

Former Congressman Robert G.
Southall OF Amelia. is In the city and
is stopping at the Westmoreland Club.
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This, series began in The Times Dispatch published
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by MAIL One SIX Three One
POSTAGE PAID. Year. Ms. MOS Mo.
Daily with Sunday. $500 $500 $3.50 .bS
Daily without sunday 400 200 LOO SO
Sunday edition only. 200 200 80 20
Weekly "wednesday. LOO so .25 80.
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Colonel Charles Z. Hooker. of Jack
son, Miss, a prominent lawyer ana
Gallant Confederate officer, arrived In
the city last night, accompanied by a
party OF old comrades, to attend the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
Tho Insoluble.
Poker Version .
He Deseryed to Die

He Deserved to Die.
| Look out!" exclaimed the man who had
seen another bravely rescued from the water
/ Handle that fellow carefully. or he might
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BY Times dispatch carri:r Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond tnnd sueurbs,. Manches-
ter. and Petersburg
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Daily with sunday.....l4 cents $3.50
Daily without sunday 10 cents 1850
sunday only .. cents gao
tYearly subscriptions payable in advance
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Brute" calculated the rescuers. Brute
nothing" rejoined tho first speaker. II no.
ticed him rocking the boat."-Ph!ladelph
Public Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-04
AUTO MEN OBJECT TO
THE LOWERING. OF RATES
Secure Attorney to Oppose Proposed
Ordinance-Submit Statement
Showing Cost of Rum
ming Cars

Automobile liverymen are preparing to
present organized resistance to the new
automobile ordinance to be presented by
the city attorney to the council today.
The ordinance in question provides for
a maximum charge of 50 for the first
hour of hire of an automobile and 81 for
every hour thereafter. At present fiat
rate of $5 an hour prevails.
The automobile owners have secured
the services of Walter Haas to represent
them in their protest. A petition was
presented yesterday to the council ask
ing that the rate be fixed at s4 per hour
for less than 10 hours and $3.50 for ten
hours or over. They also presented an
elaborate estimate showing expenses of
operation and maintenance which they
claim are so heavy they cannot operate
at a profit If the proposed rates are put
into force. The average hourly cost of
running machines is estimated to be $1.S0
per hour for ten hours.
Councilman Healy, who is sponsor for
the proposed ordinance, believes there is
too much profit in the business at the IS
rate.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-04
MOT0RMAN'S GOODNESS
PREVENTS COLLISION

Only by the presence of mind of motor
man 772 on Grand avenue car was de-
livery wagon of the Domestic laundry
saved from demolition last night about
o'clock on Broadway below Fourth
street.
The wagon was standing at the curb as
the car, heavily laden with shoppers,
came rapidly down the street. Suddenly
the driver emerged from store and
jumping into the wagon drove his horse
directly in front of the car. He seemed
utterly. deaf to the changing of the bell,
and the passengers in the front of the
car expected to see the main street of the
village paved with collars, cuffs and,
well, never mind, for they were disap-
pointed.
The motorman applied the air and re-
versed the motor with alacrity and to
add to the excitement the overhead
switch blew out with loud report.
Like ship in the trough of the sea,
the car swayed a minute under the in
f1uence of the reversing wheels but it
was brought to a stop in time to clear the
wagon. The passengers looked at one
another and nodded, and one violated the
city ordinance long enough to pat the
motorman on the shoulder and say
"Nice work. old man." In another block
1t was all forgotten.