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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Hardest Form of Veto Yet.
Charlotte Observer

Let us grant, for the sake of argu-
ment, that the smallest corporation
or humblest Individual has equal
standing in Southern Federal courts
with the most powerful railroad
companies-what, if Judge Pritch-
ards action stands, is to prevent any
one who does not want to be taxed
or regulated from tying up an act of
the Legislature for an indefinite per-
iod and before ever it can get into
effect? He need only make a super
ficially plausible claim that his bust
ness would be injured, and a sover-
eign State will be coerced in his in
terest. The tremendously grave act
Of enjoining a State manifestly prop
er only when the issues are as clear
as day or after the heaviest possible
burden Of proof has been lifted by
the complainant, will be performed
with airy lightness. Ready and I'M
challengeable vetoes by Federal cir
cult judges will more than make
amends for veto-less Governors. No
one is more jealous than The Obser-
yer for property rights, and we
know full we'll that Legislatures be-
come wild at times, but there are
right and wrong methods of seeking
even the best ends. Popular self-gov-
eminent is worth something, and SO
are States rights. We can but hope
that lawful means will not be lacking
to resist with success course involv-
ing so mischievous a precedent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
News AAoat.

Mrs. Carrie Nation is in Darhum
and is thought to be coming this
way.
The entire force Of men employed
in the paint department of the
Southern railway shops at Spencer
have gone on strike for an increase
of 80 cents day.
S. Van Breese, son of Major Will
liam E. Breese and brother of State
Senator William E. Breese, Jr., was
run over by a passenger train at
Brevard and killed. He was about
twenty years old.
Mrs. Thomas Ellis, of Paint Rock,
while crossing a railway trestle
near her home, was struck by a
west-bound passenger train and
hurled into the French Broad river,
fifty feet below.
While fishing in Pamilco river last
week Mr.. E. E. Phillips, a butcher
of Washington, N. G. suffered sun
stroke. His case was prounced by the
doctors as hopeless.
Adjutant General T. R. Robertson
gives out the information that the
Wilmington, Newbern, Elizabeth
City and Windsor divisions of the
naval militia numbering about $50
men, will encamp with the First bri-
gade at Jamestown, August II to 16,
inclusive. The naval forces will be
under the command of Captain
Thomas E. Daniels, of Newbern,
commander of the naval brigade.
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Edna Clyde Kilgo,
daughter of President John G.. KiIgo
of Trinity College, to Mr.. Kope Elias
Jr., of Governors Island, Swain coun
ty, on August l, at the home of the
bride, at Durham, Miss Kilgo receiv
ed the degree of bachelor of arts il
1908, and of master of arts in 1904
Mr.. Elias is memeber of the Trim
ity graduating class of 1904.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
upon the estate of Ben Pittman, de-
ceased, late of Halifax county, N.
c., hereby notify all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of said
deceased to present them for pay
ment to me or to my attorneys, Kitch-
in & Smith, on or before July 18th,
1908, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate settlement.
July 18th, 1907.
w. E. BISHOP,
Administrator.
7-11-6t Per Kitchin & Smith.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Palmyra Dots for the Week.
(Cer. to The Commonwealth

(C0r. TO ne commonwealth
Mr.. William Dunn, popular sales
man at Baker & Roberson's store,
returned Thursday from a two weeks
visit in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Everett spent
Sunday with their people at Jones
Farm.
Mr.. L. J. Baker and Misses Sallie
and Annie Baker leave Tuesday for
a visit to the Exposition. From No.
folk Miss Sallie will visit friends in
Virginia.
Mrs. A. F. DeBerry, and little
daughters, Misses Olivia and Miriam,
of Tarboro, spent some days in Pal
myra this week visiting their people,
Mr.. and Mrs. Needham Hyman.
Misses Mary Della and Leila
House, of Scotland Neck, came Sun
day to visit Miss Olivia Early.
Messrs. R. E. Robertson and John
House leave Tuesday for the Expo
sition.
Miss Hilda Early, Of Scotland
Neck, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Early.
Miss Aileen Griffin, Of Lewiston,
is spending some time with her
cousin, Miss Lucy Thompson.
Misses Anna Bette and Mildred
Purvis, of Hamilton, and Misses
Sallie Dunn and Cornelia Josey, OF
Scotland Neck. are guests of Miss
Anna Everett this week. From theil
frequent moonlight hay rides, fish
ing parties and visits to the river
banks, we guess that these young
people are passing the time very
pleasantly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Is The Law Te0 Sweeping?

Editor The Commonwealth:
We seem to have enough town
laws in Scotland Neck for Baltimore
or New York, and yet a great many
dogs are allowed to run at large and
in some parts of the town they fight,
bark and howl so it really disturb5
some of us from sleep. The grass
and weeds grow all the time on the
side walk. If we have any street
committee what are they doing?
The sidewalk law on Main street is
a very sweeping one, and in clearing
the sidewalks | think it certainly
should include grass and high weeds.
Just look on the sidewalk on Main
street almost in front Of the post
Office near the Madry building.
What do you think of the grass and
weeds there, for Scotland Neck?
Remember under the new town law
we are not allowed to place any
goods whatever for sale, not even
small basket of fruit or vegetables,
on the sidewalk or door steps on
Main street. Such a law as this
believe is too stringent and l see nc
reason for it. Of course the part
which says you shall not obstruct
the sidewalks is all right. That is q
good law. But when it comes to the
part that says we shall not place q
small basket Of eggs Or fruit on the
sidewalk near the stores or even on
our front door steps on Main street
it is too sweeping for small towns.
j. D. RAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25

The question Of rate reduction is
not confined to North Carolina. 1t
is agitating the people of quite
number of States. The railroads
should have regard to the law in
their respective State, and if they
can show wherein the reduction in
rates proves to be confscation of
their property, the Legislatures will
be fair enough to remedy the mis-
take. 1t would be wrong to make
such reductions in rates that the
railroads would be crippled; but when
such a mistake is made it will be cor
rected if proper regard is shown for
the law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath he is
senior partner of the firm T. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the CITY of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF Deem
Der, A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(SEAD NOTARY PUALIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free. Sold by all drug
lists Toe. Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25

The trial of John Jones in Monroe
last week as one of the alleged lynch
ers of John V. Johnson resulted in
his acquittal. The Charlotte Obser-
yer remarks: 1.-The acquittal Of one
Mr.. John Jones at Monroe yesterday
after he had been positively identi-
fled by several persons as a member
of the Arson county lynching party
serves as a reminder that it is not al
ways necessary for those who have
the spirit of lawlessness on their side
to hide behind their women folks"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
THE RAILROAD LITIGATION.

The people Of North Carolina have
that part of their attention which
takes note of public affairs focused
upon the railroad litigations in the
State.
While almost every one is familiar
with the matter brief review may
be in order.
The last Legislature of North
Carolina passed an act that after
July 1st of this year, the passenger
rates on all railroads more than sixty
miles long in the State should not be
more than 2 IA cents per mile. The
Seaboard Air Line and other rail-
roads complied with the law and
have been selling tickets accordingly.
The Southern Railway and the At
lantic Coast Line refused to obey the
law and have been selling tickets at
the old rates.
The officials of these railroads,
through their attorneys, applied to
Judge Jeter c. Pritchard, Judge Of
the Circuit Federal Court at Ashe-
Vile, for an injunction against the
enforcement of the rate law.
Judge Pritchard referred the mat
ter to Judge Walter Montgomery,
Master in Chancery, with instruc-
tons to secure all evidence and re-
port on the case October LIST.
Meantime, after July LIST, the tick
ct agents Of the Southern Railway
and Coast Line kept on selling tick
cts at the old rate. Judge B. F.
Long, holding court in Raleigh July
9Th, instructed the grand jury to
present bills against such agents for
violating the criminal law of the
State. T. E. Green, ticket agent for
the Southern in Raleigh, was indict-
ed, tried, found guilty, and fined S.,
and the Southern Railway was fined
$4,000.
At hsheville District Passenger
agent J. H. Wood, and ticket seller
O. C. Wilson were indicted before
Police Judge Reynolds, were con-
victed and sentenced to the chain
gang for thirty days.
Governor Glenn sent letter to all
the Superior Court Judges in the
State urging them to see that the
law is inforced and that the railroads
be punished for violations. Judge
Pritchard went from Ashville to
Raleigh while I. E. Green was being
tried, but it was not made known
why he went. On his return to
Asheville he issued writ of habeas
corpus for the release of Wood and
Wilson who were still in custody.
He heard the case Monday and re-
leased Wood and Wilson, declaring
that the penalty clause of the rail
road rate law is unconstitutional.
Governor Glenn at once telegraph.
ed the State attorneys, Merrimon
and Merrimon at Asheville to take
an appeal to the United States Su
preme Court.
And so at this writing the question
is: Which will triumph States
Rights or Federal Control?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
HOW MUCH AT THIS PRICE?

The first bale of cotton from the
1907 crop was sold at Houston,
Texas, on June 2lst at 80 IL cents.
This is an encouraging figure for
the fieecy staple, but of course no
one expects or hopes that the price
for the crop will approach anything
like it. Even half of SO IL cents
will fairly we'll satisfy the farmer,
Notwithstanding it is costing much
to produce the crop.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25

When the baby is teething it is cross
and restless; it becomes feverish, and
in many eases yomits great deal and
oftentimes cannot even keep cool wa
ter on the stomach. All the delicate
little organs of the stomach are effec-
ted, bringing Oh collie and diarrhoea.
CascasWeet for babies and children
makes the stomach right and allays in
fammation and prevents irritation.
Cascasweet makes the baby happy and
well. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Notice.

Of nlaa!ving qualified as administered.
81 81 GHllz7:a.beth Goodrich, deceased g 1a4p
u NJ i;fall1aX County, N. C.. this l. ia ~
a aosy all persons having cla;n 70
to EXHIBIT tue t6 estate of said deceased
on or hefor mem =. to the undersigned
or OF. t FL before ot the Srd day of July 1ao e
Of t the notice will be pleaded N iI bas.
d o. Their recovery. Ali nerso IN par
Hnn.ed TO said estate will please In,
Bird, 1907. eiV' This July
A pau. JULIUS SHARP, Administrator
a. rAuL KITcHIN, ATTORNEY. 'ia'or'
7-4-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25

From the general complaint con-
corning the scarcity of cooks it seems
probable that many of the house
keepers may have to spend their Au-
gust vacation in the kitchen. But
perhaps it will not be as warm
through August asst has been in July.
And then our people may learn more
about light house keeeing," which
is economy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
NOTICE.

having qualified as executors of
I u last will and testament of Rehecca
:. burlington, deceased, late of Hal
TAX county, N. c., we hereby not;fv
alt persons having claims against the
t estate OF said deceased to present
t tnem for payment to us or to orr re-: ~
eeo TORN kitchin & Smith, on or be-
.ore July 18th, 1908, or this notice NJ ice
VIII be pleaded in bar of their 10
covery. Al persons indebted to sa;d
settlement. ~ immediate
July 18th, 1907.
A. 4; L; BURLINGTON,
W. r. BOND,
7-11-6t Executors.
o. Fer Kitchin & Smith
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
n. N. DEjR0Ij,
Consulting Analytical
Chemist,
Office and Laboratory, No. | GTa0
COfner Mutt Streets. whining, D.
n. {.

Analysis of Wine, Mineral I'd
Fresh Waters, Canned Goods, NJ II"
Cream, Butter, Beverage. LiGD "
Spirits, Oils, Earth, Fertile
Chemicals, Colors ana Nl9era' y >
Particular attention given to y
animation and Analysis Of Urine ."
the Detection of Kidner and h.ac "
Diseases. Consulate. .thtr
mail or by calling, is free Char "
reasonable. a-9-t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
Thursday, July %, 1907.
Publishers Announcement.

1t is a settled point in newspapers ethics that
edit ors and publishers are not responsible tor the
views of correspondents, and the publication OF
communication does not mean that the edltoI OF
publisher en- dorscs the communication HE
t'oMMoNwEALTH adheres to these general prici-
pies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
A CERTAIN CUBE FOR ACHING
FEET.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder; cures
Tired, Aching, Sweating, Swollen
feet. Sample sent Free, also Sample
of Foot-Ease Sanitary Corn-Pad, a
new invention. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-07-25
littleton High School,
RAYMOND BROWNING,
L. W. BAGLEY,
Principals
Time to Enter Sept. }. 1907

ADVANTAGES. Entrance into
colleges and universities on certif-
cate. 2. Faculty of experienced col
llegee. teachers. 3. Scholarships from
leading colleges. 4. Expenses mod
crate, no extras. 5. Health cond;-
lions unsurpassed. 6. Prepares for
life or college. Z. Thorough instr1,c-
ton. 8. Home influence. Q Cod
library. 10. No saloons. ooo
For further information and cata-
logue address, ~ ''s'-
6-13-to9-1 IittIaton PN'c
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-20
LOCAL ITEMS

The meetings which were to
have been held at the Baptist
church in this city this week have
been postponed for several days.
Wedding cakes a specially.
Prices S. to SIS. Call and inspect
my line of ornaments for fancy
cakes before ordering elsewhere.
CLAY'S BAKERY. Phone 81.
Three aliens were refused adj
mission at this port yesterday by
the immigration officers, because
of lack of conformity in various
ways to the law.
A vocal class has been opened
by Miss Fernando Charlton, form
erly of Paris, France Miss Char
tron is pupil of Nine. Marchesi's,
and has sung in grand opera. In
quire at residence of R. H.
Wallis. NJ 1-tf.
The Kings Daughters intend
giving an open air festival Satur-
day evening in the park near the
ferry.
WANTED to buy, if at bargain,
a Photographic camera, either plate
or film. Enquire or address, j. J..
P" HERALD office. m15-tf
The Woman 5 Home Missioz
society will meet at the Presby
terrain church, Tuesday afternoon,
May 21, at half past four o'clock.
The Staff of Life, Good Clean
Bread, pies and all kinds of fancy
cakes to your order; to be had only
at Clay's Bakery. Phone 81.
The HERALD IS requested TO an
nonnce that the practice meeting
of the Eastern Star chapter which
was to have been held Saturday
night will be held Thursday night
instead, beginning at 7:3O.
For SALE Folding bed with
mattress. Apply corner St. Charles
and 9Th streets.
Among the successful onion
growers at Santa Maria is Mr..
Wright. who has sold number
of carloads of onions at very high
prices, having made about a car
load per acre. One car of Mr..
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-20

Wright's onions sold for $64S, and
another for $3.50.
OLD RAGS wanted at THE HER
AID Office
House for Rent aud New Furni-
ture for Sale. Inquire one door
south of Louis Kowalski residence.
C. EvERTsoN.
Work on the spur track that will
be built from Nopalito to the site
of the sugar mill on the Ohio and
Texas Sugar Plantation (BIalack' 5
FARM was begun last week and
will be pushed to completion The
track will be about two miles long,
and will be finished in less than
sixty days. and then work will be-
gin on the big sugar mill.
Ember Sorghum Cane Seed, for
sale by H. NJ. Field Commercial
Co. M.20-4t.
From Manager B. G. Stegman
of the Telephone Company. THE
HERALD learns that the long dis
lance line is progressing very sat
isfactorily, and will probably be
completed to Raymondville within
twenty days. The company will
next build long distance connec-
ton to Point Isabel, which will be
begun in about twenty days also.
WANTED:--Young men to pre-
pare for immediate Railway Tele-
graph Service. Only few months
time required and situation sure.
Can't supply demand for operators.
Write for particulars. Dallas
Telegraph College, Az Main ST.,
Dallas. Texas.
The Rio Grande railroad com
pany has been doing some effective
work on the road between Browns
vile and Point Isabel of late. A
number of new ties have been put
in and some substantial grade
work done. 1t is somewhat sig
nihcant that the new ties are all of
standard gauge length, and that
the grade has been widened
wherever worked on, which may
mean that the company is think
ing of widening the track to
standard gauge. This is merely
an idea suggested by the length of
the new ties however, and nothing
official is obtainable as yet to verify
it.
See the ad of the new real estate
firm, Coleman & Lindsey.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-20
A General Rain.

Yesterday $ rain seems to have
been very general in this section.
Reports from Mercedes. Llano
Graude, Santa u lria, Harrington.
Bessie and Point Isabel are to the
effect that god r4i;ss fell et these
points ard cvets.ie surFor HdlHg
country VISA lastsd steadily for
several hours
At Brp@nSrllle the rain was
quite hSaESasSas-iug throughout
the grssiss of Sunday. The
pIa ,Fon, as measured al
Fort Brown, was 10 inches.
There was quite strong wind
accompanying the rain for a while
last right.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-20

Formerly of Sherman, Tex, but
now of Brownsville, tenders his
professional services to the people
of Brownsville and vicinity He
makes a speciality of midwifery and
the diseases of Women and child
rem. Office at residence, St. Charles
Street, opposite Convent.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-20

T. Crixeli & Bro.
Elizabeth ST.. Brownville.
Phone Is.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28
CRAWFORD
Crawford, February II.

Crawford, February II.
A party consisting of Mr.. and
plrS. 0. N. Coonrod, Miss Myrtle
Garter and Dix Kimball, all of
Vsnwyck, were Crawford. visitors
Friday. They had lively little
runaway just this side of the bridge.
1t is rumored that the Ladies
AID society of Thunder City have
surprise in store for Long valley
people. Watch the Crawford items.
Dr. Wallace Johnson of Ohio
|AOpped here few days while on
an Inspection of the valley. He
intends to locate in the valley.
The roads around here are get
ung pretty bad. 1t will soon be
s'Vu pye TO sleighing if this wealth
keeps up.
MI and Mrs. Frank Noland and
MISS Anna Roach OF vanwyck
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sims.
M Gorton of Smiths Ferry
~ III Town several days this week
:. D'' armstrong, Boise real es
man, was here this week.
~. "OOert Macdonald of vanwycl
'as Sunday visitor here.
ssssa ' people here are busily en-
''sSa putting up ice.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28

Gabriel Ikola, who has been
working at Stevens near Council
a few weeks, came home last week.
George Eloheimo started for
Evergreen this morning to get some
freight for the store.
The Finnish Sewing Circle is to
meet at Mrs. Koski's next Saturday.
Joe Ruki of Roseberry was visit
ing here last Saturday.
Henry Lahti of Center stopped
here today.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28
g. L-O

Flo, February 1o.
At the meeting held in the Flo
store last night, HI. F. Erwin was
elected chairman and William Elo-
heimo secretary. 1t was decided
to erect a two-story Union hall,
3Ox7O feet, near the store. Nj. N
Hill, Sam Shaw and William Elo-
heimo were chosen as a financial
committee to take subscriptions,
etc. The next meeting is to be
held next Monday at the same
place as before.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28
Crawford, February "a.

The friends of P. L. Johnson
think the laugh is certainly on him
this time. This neighborhood has
been bothered great deal of late
by coyotes, so Rev. johnson thought
he would poison few. The poison
was good kind we guess but the
coyotes alone did not get it, for the
record up to the time of this writ
ing stands five coyotes, five dogs,
and one innocent pussy cat.
The Ladies Aid society of Thun-
der City will give a couple of short
plays in the Patterson hall in the
near future for the benefit of the
Thunder City church. After the
plays new rag carpet and ninety
nine other useful articles will be
sold. Light refreshments will be
served by the ladies.
Mrs. r. D. Thomas has returned
from an extended visit with rela-
tives in the east.
The Crawford school closed Fri
day after a very successful term o1
six months.
Oil Delano of Scott valley has
returned from Boise, where he spen
the winter.
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28
VAN WICK

Sam Hall, who had been visiting
his old home in Illinois for some
time past, come in on the stage last
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hall
met him here and they went on to
their home at Center.
The young people here have been
enjoying snow shoeing, coasting
and skating the past week. The
snow crust has been fine making
snow shoeing very enjoyable.
Miss Alma Carlson, who has
been staying here with her sister,
Mrs. Luther Fulton, returned to
her home at High valley last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haskins returned
to their home north of Crawford
on Sunday after spending some
time here with Mrs. Bechtel-
Rufus and Mart Warner have
returned from their eastern visit.
They attended the dance here on
Friday night.
Work is progressing rapidly at
Meals logging camp. They expect
to put in 100000 feet before get
ting through.
Miss Laura Kimball is assisting
Mrs. Ed Fisher now. A number OF
the loggers are boarding with Mrs
Fisher.
Quite large crowd attended the
dance given here on the 18th inst
in the Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. c. Weant 0
Thunder City Sundayed at tn
home of Henry Gray.
F. A. holland and family spen
Sunday at the home OF ii. u Dim
at Crawford.
:, Bob Coonrod had a valuapl
horse crippled at the logging camp
Long Valley advocate., 1907-02-28
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United States Land Office

United States Land Office
Boise Idaho, January 81, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register ana
Receiver at Boise, Idaho, on March H. 1907, VIZ; F;
WILLIAM NJ. LAND
III E. No Abb for the seA, sec %, tip 1Sn. Be, b. M
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitdvatlon
of said land, viz: A. K. Heskett and SamueI
Wilson of Boise, Idaho; Hiram l.. Payton ana
Thomas Mccall of Lardo, Idaho:
f7m7 HARRY ]. SYMS, Register.