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The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

a mouse, Save mel"
a rat Protect me.'
"A mad dog"
"A wolf.''
This was the series Of exclamations that
rent the wooded glens OF Rock Creek
Park yesterday afternoon when a streak
of silver ggay flashed across the green
background. and .hurrying past a fright
ened group Of women, plunged headlong
into the thickest underbrush and disap-
peared. Il wasn't a mouse, or even a
rat. but a harmless. desperate little Alas
kan silver fox that was making "a fight
for liberty, and had chosen the green
wood as the most likely place 10 end his
days unrestrained by the leash.
Saw Him Come and Go.
Where he had come from, the women
did not know. and they watched him
hurry away without knowing exactly
where he went, so that. when an excited
individual came along a moment after
and asked If they had seen anything OF
his fox. they answered in the afflrma-
tive, but could give no clue as TO his
definite whereabouts.
The Individual was Dr Cecil French.
of Park road and Twentieth street,
Earlier in the day he had received the
silver fox by express from Sitka, Alaska,
and he had already taken a fancy to the
animal, which looked so contented in IT'S
travelling box Il was sent 20 him by a
trapper. and although il was TWO months
making the journey. had come all the
way safe and sound, and the doctor was
complimenting himself on having secured
a treasure. He intrusted the uupackng
OF the box to a colored man who works
for him. and was startled few moments
4fterward by the cry that the animal had
escaped
Hounds on the scent.
He hurried 10 the yard. but saw only
a bit OF a tail rushing away After an
Intellectual effort 10 catch the fox. he
telephoned 20 his friend z. I. Smoot,
the railroad contractor. Of Laurel. and
asked him TO bring his hounds 10 the
rescue.
1t was late last night when the dogs
arrived, and they were Immediately put
on the tran. soon loud chorus Of bays
could be heard in all directions, which
told that the dogs were close on the
scent, but as che baying continued at.
a late hour last night. there was surety
enough that the fox was still at liberty
Dr. French Will spend all day to-day
after his vanished pet, and when he
catches him he viii tie him with his
own hands, so that his midnight chases
may cease.
The silver gray fox is very rare
species, and IL is seldom they are found
In captivity. The one lost by Dr.
French was captured when a cub. and
is semi-tame.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Mems Shirts
Made to Measure.

THE fall is unquestionably the
best time for placing orders
for Made-to-measure Shirts.
The carefully well-dressed man. as
a rule, has his own individual ideas
about shirts, which he will insist
upon having carried out, in connec-
ton with perfect fit, and which are
not found in the ready-to-wear
kind.
The social season is not far off,
which makes increased demands on
the quantity and quality of evening
dress shirts. The good quality Of
materials, the expertness of the
making, together with the guaran-
teed fit, do not prevent moderate
cost.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
Marine Bana Concert To-day.

Following is the programme for the
Marine Band concert at the United States
Marine Barracks, beginning at p. m. to-
day:
March, The United States Marine Band" Thomas
Overture, "Semiramide" Rossini
Petite valse La Danseuse'' .......... Won Blop
Duct for two COTnetS Die ViTtuOsgn' .-.. .Herzor
Musicians Arthur 5. Witcomb and Hans Wunder-
Itch
Grand fantasie Carmen" n".................. Bizet
Sextette from Lucia" ............ Donizetti
Musicians Witcomb Wunderlich, stone. Kruger.
May. and Frey
Hungarian Rhapsody "No. List
March, "Semper Fidclis'' ............ So,Isa
The Star Spang.ed Banner,
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Mni. CoGin nnried nt ArIInrtnn

With fun military honors. the body Of
Mai. Eugene Coffin. paymaster. L. s A.
was inferred in Arlington Cemetery at
1880 O'Clock yesterday morning. The
services were conducted by Rev John
Van Schaick. Maj Cohn's death occurred
in Manila, and the body was brought to
this city for interment by Mrs. Coffin and
her son, Eugene Coffin.
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regulation prison locks. and also from a
straight jacket which is the same as used
IN the insane ward Of the Bellevue HospI-
tai, New York.
Henry Mler's production. The Lane
ers." jointly starHng Cecilia LOTUS ani
Lawrence D'Orsay. viii be seen at the
Belasco Theater for an engagement of
one week. beginning Monday, September
80. The combining of the talents of Miss
LOTUS and Air- D'Orsay was a happy
stroke Of judgment on the part of Mr..
Miller. for no other two players of re-
nOWn could supplement each other so ef-
fectiveIy. In THE Lancers, this con
trast. through the skill with which the
playwright has drawn his characters, is
very sharply defined. Therefore. all WHO
witness performances Of this comedy. see
Miss Lotus and Mr. D'Orsay at their
best. As the title indicates. The Lane
ers" has a military background Mr..
D'Orsay plays Capt Fitz Herbert OF
His Majesty's 18th Lancers. who is as
gallant in the ball room as upon parade
He wears q monocle and a sword with
tQudi EIdtts anu dIpIodCitS l4Ac Ldli dS
fearlessly as he does the cannons mouth.
Miss Lotus acts Sonia Ivanoff. a beau
tiful and impetuous young Russian. who
is ever ready for love and war Sonia
and Fitz Herbert meet in Quebec War
and love both follow. Other women and
other I.ancers are there also. and enough
complications arise 70 provide three acts
of lively sentiment and humor. usually
the play Is a pleasing panorama Of gor-
geous uniforms and beautiful gowns
worn, Of course. by handsome men and
lovely women. The brilliance Of the wit
and beauty of the pictures are both
striking Several catchy songs and other
music are interpolated. though they are
not enough 10 give the play the character
of musical comedy.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

J. Selinger, jeweler and optfcian, is
making a special offer for the next three
days 10 repair any watch for 81. Mr..
SeUnger has built up q most complete
repair department. and makes this un-
usual bid for custom in order 10 acquaint
people with the quality of workmanship
in which be takes a personal pride.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

moderate prices.
We are also showing New Fall
Neckwear, which includes the rich
new browns in many shades, and
we would call particular attention
to the quality and patterns in our
half-dollar grade; new Underwear
for fall; new Dress and Business
Shirts, new Gloves, new Collars
and Cuffs, new Bath Robes, new
Pajamas, and the various items Of
haberdashery in demand fer early
fall wear.
Main lOOF--F 81
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
VIRGINIA LEE WEEDS
Daughter of Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee Is Charming Bride.
MARRIES LIEUT.. MONTGOMERY

Historic Old Christ Church of Alex
Rndria Scene of Brilliant Event in
Virginia SOeiety-Miss Bevan, Niece
of Senator Rayner, Weds Robert
w. Wells at sudbrOOk Park.
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There are models in:
Picture Hats, EpeniHg Hats, Tailored Hats,
Toques and TurbanS, Mourning TOques, Tur-
bans and BoHnetS, Misses and ChiIdren'S Hats.

Shapes and treatment both daring many of the French
hats Trimmings times bold and rich handful OF flowers
puced from the garden But every hat when placed on its proper
head proves the correct taste and judgment the touch Of the
designer.
Our millinery manager found beauty Paris that she
bought av and the array presented to-day delightful Then
designers have outdone themselves this season
The combined exhibition will prove delight all love
opponents of fashion and beauty.
You cordially invited.
MII1CyS salon Ses1nfq Tentht
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
FOX CHASE IN PARK
DR.. French'S Silver Gray
Gives Him the Slip.
JUST ARRIVED FROM ALASKA

Came All the Way from sitlSa in "a
BOx-He Escapes an Hour After
Reaching Washington and Makes
for Rock Greek Park-HOunds Put
on the Scent Last Night.
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The National.

The National.
Fifty Iiie5 from Boston ........a...Y..,..at s;ij
A Cohanesque melodrama, with unusual comedy
and musical features Mr. George C0han 8Iss
Emma JanTier. and Miss Edna WallaceH0DDer
furnish most # the fun.
The BeIascO.
Hip, Hip. HoOny' s5
\ Joe Weber show m embryo. II may be worth
sitting through two weeks from now.
Chase's.
vaudeville at 2,l5 and S3
A regular Chase's entertainment with JACK Nor
worth. John Rice and sally Cohen. and Irene
Franklin as features.
The Majestic.
The Gates of Justice ...............at 25 end s:l5
The Kathryn P'srnell Stock Company in West
ern me0draaa-
The New Academy.
Broadway After Dark" ............at 2:l5 and s:l5
MelOdrama. interspersed with specialties.
The Lyceum.
Cherry Blossoms 2a5 and SIS
A burlesque show-an enjoyable evening
The Gayety.
The Tr0cadero Burlesfger5 .......at 2:l5 and els
\ burlesque sh0w-w0rth the while.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

The sale Of seats and boxes for next
weeks attraction at the Columbia The
ateT. Of the new American play called
a Fool and a Girl" will begin this
morning. This new play is from the pen
Of David Wark Grifhth. whose literary
work. up TO the writing of this play has
been confined 10 his contributions TO the
various magazines. "A Fool and a Girl
is a Western play, "a romance Of life In
California, several of its scenes being
laid in San Francisco. Another scene
showing a field Of hops in Niles Canyon,
San Jose Mission. with the pickers at
work, viii prove a novelty, as IL is said
10 be the best product Of the scenic art
lists work. In describing this play. Mir
Griffith designates 1t as being intensely
human. with a story showing how the
lives Of q man and woman, rough but
sterling, cross and inteTmingle. The pro-
ductiOn is being made under the personal
direction Of Mr. Hackett, who has
brought together for its Interpretation. a
company containing among the principals.
John " Dean, Frank Wunderlee, Doug
las Wood, Il. S Hadfeld. Miss Fannie
Ward Miss Alison Skipworth. Miss Helen
Mar. and others.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
AT THE THEATERS.
The Columbia.

The BOYS Of Company B"............at 2f5 and sd5
A clever and attractive comedy, bg Rida johnson
Young. with Jack barrymore as a star and pleas
ant supporting company.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

When Charles e. Blaney's latest sue
cess, entitled From Sing Sing to Liber-
"" which was written by the actor
author, Harry Clay Blaney, comes to the
New Academy next week, the pltrons
Of this house will be treated to a decided
novelty, as the leading man of the COM
pany is Cunning. the jail-breaker. who
mystitieS every one who sees him. by
the ease with which he can get out Of
prison cells and handouts Cunning in
vites the police or public to bring hand
cuffs to the theater during his engage
ment and lock him UP in them. In the
play which he appears in here next week,
he escapes from steel cage with the
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

October $. IOo7. Remember the date.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

regulation prison locks. and also from a
straight jacket which is the same as used
IN the insane ward Of the Bellevue Hospi-
tai. New York.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
ATLANTIC CITY.
ALL NEW But TIE NAME
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
VICTORIA HOTEL

Main st.. Norfok. vs.. European plan P. A ..
Brine Manager Cars 20 jamestown Exposition pssa
the door; two squares 10 Suan foE water EoaIe
Se5-d&S-lm then #
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Millinery.

DRESENTINGa gathering impossible ttngly describe comps
ing does the best thoughts of the foremost Partisan artists
imported exclusively by
There are models from:
Caroline RebOHx Felix, Nine LeWiS, Mangin
Maurice, C. DucaS, Camille Roger, Paul Virot
6 Berthe, BrOCcO, Marie Louise BIOndetL, Nine.
POuyaHHe Nine. VimOnt, earlier, Leontine &C.
Scores Of Exquisite Hats from expert mners which
sarnes OF style and high character Of beauty exceed by
best foreign modistes
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
ATTRACTIONS NEXT WEEK.

The TT0cader0 Burlesqger5 ........at 2:i5 and G.
burlesque show-worth the while.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26
$3.50 and Upward.

All kinds Of shirt repairing at
moderate prices.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Cherry Blossoms" "..................at DIS and s:
A bureslue show-an enjoyable evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

George P. Murphy. the Louis Mann Of
burlesque viii be a visitor next week at
the New Lyceum Theater, in The Tiger
Lilies The production viii consist OF
two burlettas, in which Mr.. Murphy is
the leading spirit Of fun. There is also
q vaudeville bill. including John Marion
and Grace Lillian. Carrie Ezeir. and
Josette Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Els
worth, John Hart & Company, and Jack
Irwin. Many pretty musical and dancing
numbers are also included.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Another interesting wedding to take
place yesterday afternoon was that of
Miss Jennie Rayner Bevan, niece of Sen
ator and Mrs, Isidor Raynor. to Mr..
Robert W. Wells. OF Washington.
The ceremony was performed at 4;S0
o'clock in the summer home of Senator
and Mrs. Rayner. at Sudbrook Park, near
Baltimore, Rev. Hobart Smith Chattola-
nee, a relative Of the bridegroom.
oficiated.
Mrs. William 3. Rayner was matron Of
honor, and Miss Marie Bevan and Miss
Grace Bevan were the bridesmaids. Mr.
George 3. Hoover attended the bride
groom as best man. The ushers were
John II. BaIlinger, Edward s. DuvaH tr..
Walter r. Penheld, Franck Hyatt, jr..
Robert c. Dove. Thomas P. Morgan. ir
DR.. Edward T. Owens. of Anne Arundel
County, Nd; Wallace d. Mclean. Brit
ton Brown, Paul Y. Waters. c. A NJ
Wells, and DR.. Alfred H. Wells, brothers
Of the groom. and DR.. Walter A. Wells
The bride has made her home with
Senator and Mrs. Rayner for many
years, and has many friends in Wash
ington' made during their stay at the
Highlands, where the Rayners occupied
handsome apartments.
Mr.. and Mrs Wells will spend the win
ter in Hyattsville and have taken the
William Wolf Smith house there
The wedding Of Miss Viola Lucretia
Pate. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. Pate, to Mr.. Myron Gregg Clear was
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

The Lyceum.

Broadway After DARK .............at 2:l5 and s:I'
MeOdrama. interpersed with specialties.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

III" NIP hoNIdS .dt S.l9
\ Joe Weber show m embryo. II may be worth
sitting through two weeks from now.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

The wedding Of Miss Viola Lucretia
Pate. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. Pate to Mr.. Myron Gregg Clear was
The Washington herald., 1907-09-26

Sold by Thompson's Pharmacy, 7O3 18th st.: Henry
EIans. a2i s. nv, and other druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
LETTER SENT IN WRONG ENVELOPE
CAUSES LUDICROUS CAMPAIGN INCIDENT

his mail this week not unfamiliar
letter which informed him of the wri-
teT's determination, responsive to the
requests of numerous of his friends, to
become candidate for municipal Of
flee, and soliciting the support of the
recipient in the attainment of the am
bition so modestly announced, the let
ter concluding with the remark that
from the best that could be ascertain
ed the only supporters his opponent
had was certain well known politi-
clan and ex-mayor, his two sons and
his son-in-law. 1t happened that the
certain well known politician and ex-
mayor was the one to whom the letter
had come through a slight mistake in
mailing. The recipient grinned when
he reached the concluding paragraph.
And now he is wondering who got
| the letter intended for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
TWO MORE SUCCESSFUL RAIDS
ARE MADE BY BURGLARS IN CITY

grees, and prior to that there were sew
eral years in which the average was
higher, the maximum being reached in
1882, when the average was 40. Last
year the average was &c. The highest
temperature last month was So on the
18th and the lowest below on the 5th.
The greatest daily range was 33 on une
Ind and the least daily range was G
on the 18th. Last month. however,
came near making a record in the mat
ter of lightness of precipitation. This
totaled but 30 inches. the lowest since
1877. when there were but .O7 inches.
The average for the month has been
1.56 inches. so there is a deficiency for
the month of LA inches. The excess
of January still leaves an accumulated
excess for the year so far of 80 inches.
There were II clear days. partly
cloudy and II cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
INTERURBAN GOES
THROUGH TOST.lOUIS
GaIesburg Man Says Monmouth Route
Has Been Chosen for Rock Is
land Southern.

\ member of the Commercial club
of Galesburg. who has been on the
committee to induce the Rock Island
ern terminus in the line 10 Rock Is.
land. instead of Monmouth. states that
the route has already been chosen AMI
Monmouth will get il. He also says
that much larger system is contem-
plated than was originally supposed to
be planned. 81 Louis capitalists. he
states, are back of the company which
will build to this city and then extend
south To ST. Louis. A branch from
Monmouth TO Macomb is said TO have
Leen also determined upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
PERSONAL POINTS.

Judge w. H. Gest is in Cambridge
today. presiding in the circuit court
there
Robert w. Eckermann leaves Mon
day for Louisiana to enter the employ
of lumber company.
Mrs. S. J. Hawthorne and daughter.
Miss Sara. are home after an extended
visit in Milwaukee, Wis.
Attorney Hope Thompson will deliv.
er an address before the men of ;ho
Muscatine Y. NJ c. A. tomorrow.
Miss Josephine 7. C. Gross. leaves
Monday evening for Chicago where she
takes position in a telephone Office.
B. R. Davis, 141O1s Fourth avenue,
left this morning for few days visit
with friends and relatives at Abing
don. III.
Ernest H. Stapp, formerly of this
city, has returned from Omaha. Neb.,
| where he has been making his home.
to resume his former position with the
| Hartz & Bahnsen company.
| Word has been received that Miss
| Perpetua Major of this city, who l.
| receiving treatment at a hospital g,
| Ottawa. is much improved, and will
| be able to return home in a few weeks
Fred Dumbeck arrived this morning
| from Kansas City, called here by the
| death of his mother. Mrs. Mary y
Dumbeck. Rudolph Dumbeck of Salt
| Lake city is expected to arrive this
evening or tomorrow morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02

There is always humorous side to
the political campaign. Many queer
phases are developing constantly in
the war which is being waged within
the republican ranks over the munich
pal ticket. In the bitter internecine
strife that is pending. one of the can
didates has been particularly aggres-
sive, and his opponents claim that if
an attempt was made to run down all
the yarns that this ripened and re-
sourceful politician has put upon the
air, the task would prove an endless
lone.
AS is known. however, the greatest
weakness of the candidate in question
in and out of the political season, has
always been that of letter writing, and
they do say that when he cannot think
of someone else to write to, he just
| sits down and pens a line to himself
OF course, with so much at stake as
there is in the present campaign, the
letter writing propensity has broken
out in aggravated form with this busy
politician, with the result that the loca
mails are clogged pretty nearly every
day in the week. If there is a repub
lican in town who has not been favor
ed with missive. that particular re
publican has been snubbed and doesn'
| count
AS an instance of the eX
tent to which the letter mill j.
working overtime these days, come
what proves to be one of the most ludi
crous incidents of the campaign.
J leading republican politician found il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02

since the death of his wife II months
ago. He had been resident of South
Rock Island for the last 80 years, AMI
for many years had served in the capa-
city of sexton of Calvary cemetery. He
was born in Kings county. Irelan !.
June II, 1925, and came here when
a boy. He is survived by one son.
James Bahen; and two daughters, Mrs.
S. Houldsworth and Mrs. T. A. Fender,
all of this city. Funeral services will
be held at St. Joseph's church Monday
morning at 9 O'Clock. and will be co1-
Quoted by Dean J. J. Quinn. Burial
will take place at Calvary cemetery;
The family requests that no flowers be
sent.
Grimes.
Fayette Grimes, the 7-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Grimes. 2734 Fifth
avenue. died this morning at 5:35,
death being due to scarlet fever. He
had been i'll for the last four weeks,
but until last evening seemed to be
improving rapidly. He is survived by
his parents and one brother, Earl. Fun
eral services over the remains were
held this afternoon at 4 o'clock At
ChippiannOck cemetery.
Miss Dora Maude Dye.
Miss Dora Maude Dye, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Dye. died yester-
day morning at the home, 434 Forty
second street. death following a long
illness of nervous prostration. Sac
had been afflicted for the last II years,
the greater part of her life, and had
been confined to her bed for the last
three months. She was II years Ot
age. She is survived by her parents,
two sisters, Grace and Nellie, and five
brothers. William, Walter. Allo
Charles and Frank. all of this city.
Funeral services over the remains
were held at 10 O'Clock this morning
from the home. The services Were
conducted by Rev. H. B. Hazen. pastor
of the Edgewood Baptist church. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
MONEY PAID TO TREASURY
Change in System of Maintaining Rock
Island Bridge Made.

Instead of applying the amount re-
ceived from the Rock Island road H.
rectly upon the maintenance of the
Rock Island bridge, as has been the
custom for 80 years, the war depart
ment has decided that the money must
be turned in to the government as mis-
cellaneous collections and the appropri.
alton made by congress for the entire
amount necessary to keep the bridge
in order. AS is generally known the
company and the government share
the expenses equally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
o. E. S. Attention,

The members of Rock Island chap.
ter, No. 269, o. E. s., will meet at the
residence, Seventh avenue and Twen
ty-Third street at p. M. Monday &c
attend the funeral of their late sister
Mary Dumbeck. Take cars from Twen
tythird street to cemetery. By order OF
MRS. JENNIE JOHNSTON,
Worthy Matron
Mrs. Vashti Bollman. Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
Afflicted with rheumatism.

81 was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism" says J. c. Bayne. editor
of the Herald, Arlington, Indian Ter
ritOry, "but thanks to Chamberlain s
Pain Balm am able once more to at
tend to business. 1t is the best of lin
iments." If troubled with rheuma-
tism give Pain Balm a trial and yor
are certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which it af
fords. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by all leading drug
giStS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
SIeepieSSneSS,

Disorders of the stomach produce
nervous condition and often prevent
sleep. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets stimulate the digestive
organs, restore the system to a
healthy condition and make sleep pos
sible. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02
HOSPITAL STAFF
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS
Anthony's Holds Annual Gather
ing at Harper.

At the annual meeting of the hOspi-
tai staff of st. Anthony's hospital at
the Harper last night. DR.. e. NJ. SaIa
was elected president of the staff. DE-.
J. R. Hollowbush. who has served for
two years. declining a reelection. Dr..
S. B. Hall was elected vice presiden-.
and DR.. Emily Wright secretary ana
treasurer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-02

Your brain goes on a strike when
you overload your stomach; both need
blood to do business with. Nutrition
is what you want and comes by taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea -
cents, tea or tablets T. H. Thomas
pharmacy.