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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25

retired.) Superintendent military
instruction. instructor OF infantry,
infantry tactics, target practice and
signalling.
Major ID. Cecil Pearson, instruct
or of artillery tactics.
Captain Eugene A. Lohman-1In-
structor of Butts Manual, wall seal
ing and infantry tactics.
Captain John Fletcher - Band
master and musical director.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25

work and develop more than the
leader was absent from the post and
older boys"
After dress parade, the boys
marched off the parade ground, re-
turning in a short time in flannel
shirts and trousers to go through
some of the drills which give them
the Drawn as well as the brain. Then
the spectator learned how II was
'%a4rt the little shavers did not mind
the big guns.
The governor and his party were
escorted through the mess hall. the
quarters and the study buildings.
Everywhere the same uaiform neat
ness and cleanliness prevailed.
The boys are taught to keep
everything In order and to keep their
effects where they belong.
When an officer spoke to one of
the boys, he received a prompt and
courteous salute and the young SOL
der stood at attention. A visitor
addressing cadet received the same
courtesy.
There is no distinction. The gov
ernor's son. when the father spoke
TO him, came to attention and saluted
just as did the other members of the
corps.
like Their Superiors.
The boys were asked about their
instructors. They like Col James
w. Wilson, their commandant. Ev-
cry boy had a good word for him.
They liked their drill masters. their
instructors and athletic coaches.
The boys, while under the strictest
discipline, have learned to know
that those above them observe Just
as religiously the same code, and
they fall into II just as naturally as
though they had been at 1t all their
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
hull dress uniforms and arms.
Fire Salute TO Gov. Curry.

full dress uniforms and arms
Fire salute To GOV. Curry.
As the big automobiles entered the
grounds of the institute, field piece
was wheeled onto the parade ground,
unlimbered quickly and one by one,
thirteen guns doomed a salue TO the
chief executive.
With military promptness the
companies formed and with the
cadet band in the lead. the ceremony
of dress parade was begun.
II was a pleasing sight. The boys
obeyed the commands Of their officers
with the precision of soldiers hard
ened by campaign.
Every difficult maneuVer was exc
cuted in a soldierly fashion and not
"A single error was observed by the
critical eye OF the governor, whose
reputation was gained In military
service.
so suddenly had come the sum-
mons 10 dress parade that the band
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
FINDING OF AFFINITY
RESULTS IN DEATH
Philadelphia Man ami Woman Enter
Plot 70 Die Together.

Philadelphia. Dec. 25.---Leaving a
letter stating that they died for love.
George A. Greet 35 years old. early
today shot and fatally wounded Miss
Edith Wonderley, 22 years old, and
then inflicted fatal wounds on him.
self. as.,s I.
Greet IS married but ss sparatea
from his wife.
In a letter Greef said he and the
girl had promised never to live apart
and her mother opposed him.
Though no letter from the girl
couple entered pact to die togeth-
er.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
BUSINESS
DOUBLED LAST YEAR

New York, Dec. 25.-The busi-
ness transacted at the New York
post office yesterday was almost
double that of December "a last
year. The receipts of postage up to
five p. m. we're over $4,000. Nearly
ten million postal cards were mall
ed during the day.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
TEDDY BEAR CRAZE
IS DYING OUl

New York. Dec. 25.-The Teddy
bear craze is dying out, according
to the theory OF merchants here.
When the stores closed last night
most OF the departments were pret-
ty well cleared except for bears.
1t is estimated that during the
Christmas rush there have been b.
$4,000 parcels shipped out of the
city,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
TWO ROBBERS SECURE
$4,000 WORTH OF
DIAMONDS

Chicago, Dec 25.-with jewelry
store of David Holtz was crowded
with customers last night and many
people passing in street two rob
bers smashed the show window and
escaped with two trays OF diamonds
and Jewelry valued at five thousand
dollars.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
COLORADO SWEPT BY
A HURRICANE

Denver. Dec. 25.-A gale ap-
preaching a hurricane, swept over
northern Colorado yesterday. causing
much damage TO small buildings, tel
egraph poles, etc. Numerous small
fires In Boulder and vicinity excited
fear that the town would burn but
the fires were all controlled and not
much damage was done.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25

VALPARAISO University Professor of
physics and mathematics
Captain w. e. Hester. s. B.
Colorado college.) Professor in
geology and Instructor OF Athletics.
Captain Eugene A. Lohman (New
Mexico military institute). Assist
ant in Spanish, history, tactics and
athletics.
Captain Edward $. Conner (Uni-
vegsity Of Missouri.l Assistant in
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
AMERICAN SAILORS
TREATED no INSIrIH

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-W. An
ger, a machinlst on the armoured
cruiser Pennsylvania, and several
companions, while In uniform and
sober, were barred last night from
a public dancing academy in this
city. 1t Is said the affair will be re-
ported to the authorities at Wash
ington.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25

Pacific islands If they desired to live
military life. The boys gave
three rousing cheers for the gov
ernor as they marched off the pa
rade ground. Governor Curry then
shook hands with the officers and
The institute is growing. AT the
beginning of the present school year
nearly a hundred applicants were
turned away because the facilities of
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
DOUBLE KILLING At
lATHROP LAST NIGHT

MissoIua, Mont, Dec. 25.-eGo.
Morris AN Australian killed a COM
panion in a duel at the railway con-
struction camp near Lathrop last
night and was shot himself and kill
ed by Walter A. Arnold, the con-
tractor, whom he later also attack
ed when seeking to escape.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
TWO LOSE LIVES
IN OHIO FIRE

North Dover, Ohio, Dec 25.-
Michael Veltrde, so years old. and
son Joseph, g years old, were burn
ed to death today in a fire that de-
stroyed the general store and apart
ment house of Chas. ]. Murrier. A
third person was fatally hurt.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25

Commandant OF Cadets-Major
D. Cecil Pearson. captain New Mex
leo national guard.
Post Adjutant-Captain John Nc
Clure
Post surgeon-C. M. Mayes, NJ. d.
Commissary OF subsistence-Ser
geant T. r. Estes.
Department of Tactics.
observation-disclosures Warren s..
Barlow. Capt. United States army,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
and science.
Military Staff.---lA4lministra

Inspector Brigadier General
A. p. Harrington, adjutant general
of New Mexico.
Superintendent - Colonel James
w. Wilson, on staff of governor OF
New Mexico.
Secretary and reasurer--4Major
l.. Martain Mancini.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
THERE IS TROUBLE
At THE HAGUE

The Hague, Dec. 25.-The Dutch
cabinet has resigned
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-25
Those i'm Charge.

The officers and instructors of tn
school who have so successfully di
rected the cadets are as follows:
Academic staff 1906-19O7,
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CONTINUED on Page Fivel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
SAYS MURDERER is INSANE
Alienst Gives Opinion OF Thomas
Baldwin of Bloomington.

Bloomington. H.. March 4-Dr. J.
Whitney Hall. 4 medo-legal mental eX-
pert Of Chicago. after a careful exam
ination yesterday. pronounced Thomas
Baldwin. who killed Mrs Eiseman. hey
daughter. Cora, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
needy last Thursday, h0pelessly insane.
Dr. Hall was summoned here by
Baldwin's relatives and spent a large
portion of yesterday in the cell with
Baldwin. He studied the various &c
tons. disposition. and other characteH-
istics Of the prisoner and talked with
him al length upon various subjects
He was introduced to Baldwin simply
IS q friend. not as a physician. and tn"
prisoner had no suspicion of the char
acrer OF the examination He talked
freely to DR.. Hall. but would only
dwell. upon the criminal assault case
which led up TO the killing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
ANDRLUSiA.

John \. Steckman was born in Bed
ford county Pennsylvania, Nov. %
1927, and died at his home in Andalu-
STA Feb. Is. aged 20 years. > months
and 29 days. He moved to Wheeling.
W. Va, with mis- parents at the age OF
s years. He was united in marriage
with Sarah Catherine Stickrod. Oct, 2S,
1873, and lived in Virginia until 1851,
when they moved to Ohio, where they
lived four years. In 1855 the family
came to Drury. H.. where they lived
till 1882, when they moved to Andalu-
STA. Twelve children were born five
of whom, with the widow, survive.
They are: William of Grindstone, S
D.; David of Carbon Cliff, and Lin.
coin, Mrs. John Barton. and Mrs
George Richards of Andalusia. There
are also % grandchildren. Is great
grandchildren, two sisters. Mrs. \. !
Crabtree Of Drury, and Mrs Mary Bird
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
IN HISTORIC PART
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Hoo
per Celebrate Golden Wed
ding in Davenport.
ONCE LIVED IN THIS CITY
Husband Built First Street Cars
Operated Across the
River.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas y. Hooper,
former residents of Rock Island are
celebrating their 50th wedding ami
vcrsary at their home in Davenport
today. Mr.. Hooper is president AM
superintendent Of the Davenport VA
ter company.
The worthy couple were united il
marriage March +, 1891. the day iii
which President Buchanan was inaus-
urated at WateuowH. Mass. They
came west in 1868. settling in Rock Is
land Mr.. Hooper operated Dhe factory
here in which were made the three
street cars with which the first street
railway in Davenport. the Ole Brady
street line. was opened. He transport
ed the cars across The river by ferry
and was himself a member OF the par
~ that took the first street car ride in
the Iowa town
The HOOpers removed 10 Davenport
in 1879. the husband to become associ-
ated with Michael Domaine in the
Davenport Water company with whicl
he has been connected ever since.
Quake Prevented Reanion.
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper have six chill.
dren. IA grandchildren. and two great
grandchildren. Three of the children
live on the Pacific coast AMI were not
present today. Their son. George w.
owned the Occidental hotel at San
Francisco. ana it was planned before
the earthquake which destroyed this
hostelry, for the children and grand
children in the west to come east for
tCday's celebration in a private car
The catastrophe Lcca-sitated the aban
donment of the trip. George Will
shortly open the Grand Central hoter
which has risen from the ruins at
Frisco.
Mr.. Hooper and his wife enjoy good
health and the former is able TO look
after the details of his business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
DEATHFROM BURNS
SiIvis Child Fatally Injured
When Hair Catches Fire
From a Candle.

Gertrude Lenghoss. the 5-yearold
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis LenE-
boss of Silvis was sogerrbly burned
Saturday evening about o'clock
while playing that she died today about
/ o'clock. The little one was play Ing
in a room with her playthings near 4
table on which was a lighted candle.
She had fastened cloth about her
hair and this became isuited in com
ing in contact with the candle The
little girl was 50 frightened that shJ.
fell back in her box of playthings and
before her parents could render any
aid. She was severely burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

was well known IN Rock Island ami
Moline as Anna Thorsoll. She was ma
iron for two years al AUgustana col
lege during 1890 and 1901. She was
born in Sweden July .. 1888. and came
to America and to Moline in 1892. She
removed TO Baliingham in August. 1903
and in the fall of the same year was
married to Mr.. Carlson Besides her
husband she is survived by six broth.
ers. Victor Lind, Adolph Lind. Moline:
Frederick. John. August. and Otto Lind
of Sweden. The remains were buried
in Ballingham on the 18th uIt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

of Andalusia; two brothers, Adam
Steclman of Andalusia, George Steck-
man of Carmen, Okla, and one half
brother, James Walker of Muscatine.
Mr. Steckman enlisted in Company !,
2Sth Illinois infantry, March u, 1864,
and was honorably discharged March
4, 1865. Mr.. Steckman was one of the
town board for a number of years. He
was also a member of Alfred Bing post
G. \. r.. which had charge of the fu-
neral services. conducted by Rev. Mr..
Jaggers of Taylor Ridge, at the Anda-
lusia Baptist church yesterday at =
u. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
TATE Is IN PEORIA
Man Who Admits Theft of
Dougherty Script May Not
Confess Details.
LEAVES DECISION TO WIFE
Police Chief Expects to Get Statement
Involving Number of Prominent
Business Men.

Peoria. H.. March Admitting
that he was connected with the blow
ing of the library safe in this city AMI
the theft of the forged script incrinl-
mating former superintendent OF
Schools Newton c. DOugherty. Edwin
S. Tate yesterday said that his conf IS
sion remained entirely with his wife.
IF she wants me TO tell what | know
for my liberty | will" said Tate, but
if she is NOT willing l will not peacn.
Will leave it all to her. She is N
her way from New York. and as soon
as She comes we will talk it over"
Expects Confession.
Chief OF Police Wilson is confident
Tate will tell his story. and that he
will incriminate prominent business
and social persons in this city. He
says that Tate has admitted enough -
make him certain he knows who was
behind the deal, and will tell all when
the time comes. Tate was turned over
to the Peoria police Saturday night by
Chief Collins of Chicago at the request
of Governor DeneCn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
HIGHWAY REPORT READY
Town Road Officers Should Learn of
State Commissions Work.

Town Road Officers Should Learn of
State Commissions Work.
The first annual report of the state
highway commission Will be ready for
distribution in short time. This re
port will contain not only an account
OF the actual work done by the COM
mission, but also chapters on the con-
structiOn and maintenance of earth
roads and highway bridges Both these
chapters. it is believed will be of spe-
Citl interest and practical use TO every
supervisor and highway commissioner
i'll the state In the chapter on high
way bridges will be explained fully the
work of the stare highway commission
towards securing substantial highway
bridges at reasonable cost. Where 81
requested the commission makes the
plans, estimates. and specifications for
these bridges for the local authorities
without charge. Owing to the fact
that there is tut a limited number
of copies of the report. the first opp0r-
tunity TO secure one will be given TO
those who are especially interested in
highway work.
The report Will he mailed to all SUI
porvisors and highway commissioners
and other persons particularly interest
ed in highway work who send at once
their address to the State Highway
Commission. Springfield. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
HAD S1,25O IN HER TRUNK
Geneseo Woman Died With Key At
tached to Her Waist

Mrs Caroline korthalls. an Old resi-
dent Of Geneseo. who had lived alone
for some years. died the other day.
When the remains We're being pre-
pared for burial key attached to &
string tied around her waist was found.
On investigation il was discovered that
the key unlocked a trunk in which
was found a hoard of coins of variou
denominations amounting to $3.50
Relatives supposed that she died in
poverty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
OPEN A REVIVAL AT GALVA
EVangeiists Hicks and Galloway Hold
ina Five Weeks Meetings.

Evangelists Hicks and Galloway, who
have been holding meetings at a num-
Der of towns in this part OF Illinois and
eastern Iowa for several months past,
opened a series of meetings in Galva
last evening. The meetings. which will
continue for five weeks. are held at
Temperance hall and are under the
auspices Of the four leading churches
of the city. The evangelists recently
closed a series at Abingdon, where they
made over geo converts, leaving but 4
few score of persons in the town who
have not affiliated with some church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Weddinu in Drury.

AT the residence of the brides faith
er, Jacob S. Reed, in Drury township,
at high noon Wednesday, Feb. q. 1907.
took place the marriage of his daugh-
ter, Miss Jessie. to John E. Bishop of
Muscatine. Iowa, Rev. n. w. Thorn
ton Of Millersburg officiating. The cou-
pie will reside at Muscatine, where the
and brother in the grocery business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
HANGING TO A DOOR
Farm Hand Makes Discovery of Sui.
eide at Farm Opposite 8owIes-
burg Cemetery Today.

When Charles Cgcttcs went 10 q
farm owned by DR. \. II. Arp of Mo
line, opposite he Bowlesbwg Gene
tory, this afternoon. he discovered 4
man hanging TO a door Esnob OF the
house. The man had evidently been
dead some time Crettes did not in
Vestigate, but notified the authorities
He had gone to the farm for The pur
pose of looking it over with a view t.
renting. CHANGING through Il window
he discovered the suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
FALLS PAINTING AT BAPTISM
Young Woman, Overcome, Causes
Fright Among Congregation.

Sterling, H.. March 1.-The bapIis-
nal service at Tampico Christian
church was stopped and the congrega-
tion thrown into a panic yesterday
when Miss Ethel Seymour tainted as
she descended into the tank contain
ing water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Found at Last.

] A. Harmon. of Lizemore, west
Va, says at last l nave found the
perfect pill that never disappoints me;
and for the benefit of others afflicted
with torpid liver and chronic constipa-
ton, will say: take DR. Kings New
Life Pills" Guaranteed satisfactory.
PC at w. T. Hartz, druggist, 301
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
TANGLE OVER APPOINTMENT
Clerk Chosen for Warden at Chester
Resigns County Office.

Nashville. ILL.,, March 4-Circuic
Clerk Thomas W. Springer of Ell
wardsville, Madison county. who re-
Gently was appointed warden of the
Chester penitentiary by Governor D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
OPERATE IN ROCK ISLaNC
William c. Henck Company of Oaven.
port Incorporates Here.

Springfield. H., March 4.-CArgus
SpecialD-The secretary of state to-
day issued a license to incorporate in
Illinois to the William c. Henck com
pany of Davenport. Iowa. with $40,
GOO capital stock. The location in Hi.
nois is Rock Island and the capital
stock in Illinois $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Factories Break Record.-Februar

Factories Break Record.-February
has proved TO be the record month III
shipments for the agricultural fact2-
ries of Moline. and was also probably
the record for total shipments, it be
ing estimated that 1920 carloads wee
sent out during the - working days Of
the month. February is always the
largest shipping month of the year,
but this year it exceeded all past rec
ords. The number of carloads shipped
was only limited by the number uf
cars which the railroads supplied To
much business was the startling prob
lem with which the factories were
brought face to face. Our factory Is
still 100 carloads behind in shipment
for February. and at almost every fac
tory the filing of orders has been sci
ously delayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Former State Official III.

Springfield, ILL.,. March As the
result of an attack of heart trouble.
Floyd X. Whittemore. former sta,e
treasurer Of Illinois. is lying critically
III at the Springfield hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
DAVENPORT

improvements at Brewery.-Im-
provements including a new malt
house. tank rooms and q new boiler
house. costing between 100000 ana
$4,000. are now being planned by The
Davenport Mating company, and tn
work will probably be started in the
spring.
Sheriff Comes for Cavanaugh.-Shcr-
if b. w Thomas of Quincy is here
armed with requisition papers and
took John Cayanaugh back with him
on the CHS train yesterday morning
on the C., 3. &, Q. Cavanaueh was ar
rested here on Feb. - on request OF
Quincy officers for stealing a diamond
stud. The diamond had been pawned
for $2.75. The stone is not worth owe.
So. but it is costing over twice that
much 10 get the thief back where h
may be tried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Big Buffalo Bull Arrves.-Park ST
perintendent Boehm has received j
new male bison, which was ordered
by the commissioners TO replace the
animal which was killed a few weeks
ago. The animal comes from the
same place in Wyoming where the
other members Of the herd were pur-
chased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Big Postoffice Gain.-The receipts 1t
the postoftice for February were SIP
55G.01, which is an increase of % per
cent over the receipts of the same
month last year. This is the largest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Painters Scale Unsettled There
was no settlement reached ut the con-
ference of the journeymen and master
painters Friday evening and the mai
ter Of a joint agreement is still I'M
settled. The two points at issue are
the minimum wage scale and the ar.i-
Gle referring 10 contracting work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

gain on record here. and. considering
that this was the shortest month. IS
very remarkable
Stopped Fieht.-But for the inter
ference of the police the colored box
ing fans of Davenport would have
pulled a fight off all to themselves "a
l o'clock Saturday morning at 324
West Front street in the quarters re
Gently fitted up by the Tuxedo Athletic
club Everything had been quietly az
ranged for the affair, when the police
got wind Of il and told the promoters
it was no go. and that all would be ar
rested if they engaged in any fighting
This settled matters and there was no
scIappinS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
We want you

We want you
To call at our store for the
greatest health restorer and
strength creator we have
ever sold-VINOL
Our real cod liver prepara-
ton with the useless oil
eliminated and tonic iron
added.
That's why it is unequalled
for all pulmonary troubles
and to create strength for old
people, weak, sickly women
and children.
n. o. ROLLS, Harper House Pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Obituary Record.-Lula A. Gould
died Saturday at her home, 1924 Third
avenue, after lingering illness of sew
eral months duration. She was the
granddaughter of Mrs. NJ. A. Gould
and was 80 years of age. On Oct 16,
l905. she went to Buckley, Wash
where she hoped to improve her health,
but it was of no avail. and last Tues
day morning she returned to Moline.
She leaves four uncles, William of Chi
caso, George NJ. and Earl Gould of
Moline, and Bert of Percy. III.
Friends in Moline will grieve to
learn of the death of Mrs. Anna Thor
sell Carlson at her home in Balling-
nam, Wash. Feb. TO- Death followed
an operation for cancer. Mrs. Carlson