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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26
Inflnity Of Truth.

do not know what may appear
to the world; but to myself seem
to have been only boy playing on
the sea shore, and diverting myself
in now and then finding q smoother
pebble or prefer shell than ordi-
nary, whilst the great ocean Of truth
lay all undiscovered before me. Sir
Isaac Newton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

1t is astonishing. exclaims the
Hartford Times, how many thousand
dollars the New York City papers will
spend in cable tolls to keep track
of the movements of light-headed
American girl who has taken part
in an elopement that nobody cares
to hear about.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26
Fort Elected hy so4a.

Governor-elect John Franklin Fort
defeated Frank S. Katzenbach, Jr., by
plurality of S046, according to the
official returns at Trenton. In figur-
ing Forts plurality in the State as
8046 the change in Katzenbach'a
plurality in Hudson County from
6472, as was given out, to 6512, as
it now stands, was taken into ac'
count.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

A man who discovers and learns
how to destroy only one kind of dis
ease germ may confer more benefit
upon the human race than the n;a..
who liberates a kingdom.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

An eagle has been observed to rise
from the ground and completely dis
appear into the sky within three min
utes. Eagles sometimes soar to
heights Of $4,000 feet or mores
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

on the anniversary of his sixtieth
birthday. Friends and relatives had
been invited to attend the celebration
at his home on Brighton avenue, but
on their arrival found a house Of
mourning instead of joy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

The Chicago News laments that the
revolver that is not loaded continues
to keep its place in the armory of the
angel of death.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26
Town Employees Paid in Specie.

The employees of Montclair received
their salaries in specie, the first time
in many years. Some of the towns
employees said it was the first gold
coin they had seen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

In the population of New York
City there are $4,000 persons Of
German parentage, 735,000 Of irish
100000 Of Russian and $4,000 Of
italian.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

A surprise wedding, declares the
Richmond Tlmes-Dispatch usually is
a match that goes off prematurely.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

The Springfield Republican sug-
gests that the President get after
The novel fakirs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26
Death Instead Of Jov.

Death halted the proposed birth
day party of real estate broker Peter
s. Corson. Of Atlantic City. who die5
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-11-26

$1f 100000 to Reclaim zuyder Zee.
The Government has presented to
the Dutch Parliament bill for the
reclamation of portion of the Zuy-
der See at a cost Of $11, 100000. The
work will occupy seven years and will
yield about 10000 acres of fertile
land. i
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
Denver, Colo, Oct. Is, 1907


The Union Health 4 Accident Co.
Gentlemen: take this opportu.
nifty to express my thanks In the
prompt manner that you paid my
claim for sickness. amounting to SIC.
and would recommend this com.
pany's liberal policy TO all who desire
protection for accidents and sickness
| have also Investigated the com.
pany's reliability and hnd they are
one Of the strongest companies doing
business in the United States.
Respectfully yoursirE
MRS. VIOLA HOOKING.
4572 Josephine 81.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
Denver. Colo, Oct. IS. 1907.

Union Health L Accident Co.
Gentlemen: Your check for 1880,
In settlement Of my claim for acci
dental injuries. just received. Your
promptness in payment and liberia,
adjustment is certainly very conf
mendable. and 1t will always be .
pleasure to me to say an apprsciative
word for your company.
Yours respectfully.
JOHN HUNTER.
957 8. 9th st.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
Denver. Colo, Oct. l6. 1907.

WV, WV AVs A"'''
The Union Health 4 Accident Co.
Gentlemen: In view OF the prompt
pre-adjustment OF my claim for acci.
dent, which occurred recently, amount.
ing to S43.35. wish to express my
thanks and appreciation to you for
the liberal and satisfactory manner
In which you transact your business.
The settlement OF my claim should
be known by all wage earners. 30 a.
they might avail themselves OF the
opportunity to secure good. reliable
health and accident insurance.
With best wishes for your success.
l am, Yours truly.
CHARLIE PORTER,
Jacobson Bldg. Arapahoe 81.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

Call on Waite, at 2319 Champa
street, to rent four-room frame
house Good location.
VIM. A. Whlzzar, of 22l5 Humboldt
street, Is back at work again, after
being off eleven days from a bad
burn He drew benefits from the
Commonwealth and is highly pleased
with their treatment of him.
Mrs. A. Goodwin entertained at
dinner Sunday DR.. and Mrs. West
brook and Mrs. Ada Johnson of Kan.
sas City.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Saddler and family of
Colorado Springs have moved to the
city Mrs. Saddler is sister of Mrs.
T. d. Perkins.
One of the largest crowds OF the
season is expected at Will Knights
mask ball, Oct 23. Three hundred
tickets have been sold Don't forget
that there are other prizes besides
the grand parlor set
Mrs. Plummer, of 204i Lawrence
street. is laid up by a bad case Of
pleurisy Her mother, Mrs. Peggie
Gordon, is also disabled by sprained
knee. They are both members OF the
Commonwealth Life and think 1t Is
the best sick and accident benefit.
Chaplain w. W. f. GLADDEN.. OF
Camp Bumpos, Leyte, p l., writes Of
his recent trip to Cebu Island and
his progress along Christian lines. He
is the counsellor and attorney for his
affairs of this city and most positions
infantry. He expressed desire to
hear from all his old friends. as news
was very scarce in those parts. SO
write to him. friends.
Jas. X. Faw, father of d. B. and
George arrived in the city Wednes-
day. The mother has been here
some time for the benefit of her
health. living with her daughter Car
rie. This is the first time in II years
that the family has been united
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
THE ONLY COMPANY THAT HAS
COMPLIED.

The Union Health and Accident
Company is the only home insdtu-
ton that has complied with the new
law by depositing with the State OF
Colorado ONE HUNDRED THOUs-
AND DOLLARS as a guarantee that
the rights Of the policy holders will
be protected. There are many COM
panies soliciting business whose re-
sources are less than three hundred
dollars, and more than twenty Of them
have failed during the past few years.
1t would appear that there is no
chance Of their success. in view Of
the fact that the people have their
choice OF a strong or weak concern.
the cost Of insuring being the same.
Denver, Colo. Oct. II. 1907.
The Union Health & Accident, Co.
Gentlemen: am in receipt OF your
recent claim for sickness. This Is
the second claim | have had against
your company and | desire to express
my appreciation for the prompt set
tlement and liberal adjustment. I
can heartily recommend the company
to anyone desiring insurance
JOHN l.. WADDELL.
2402 Marion st.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

s. H. Lewis, OF Houston, Texas.
has come to Manitou to make his
home with his sister. Mrs. s. j..
Bunker and her daughter.
Robert B. Johnson, who suffered an
injury on the road, is improving at
his home on Stout street.
Tom Anderson left last Friday for
Alabama to bring home his wife. who
is seriously i'll there.
DR.. Westbrook has moved into his
home at 1920 Welton street. He has
residence phone to which all night
calls should be given. His o flee
phone and hours remain as formerly.
His father-in-law, Mr.. Trimble. has
gone to Brooklyn to visit with his
son, a medical practitioner there, who
is about to be married Mr.. Trimble
showed his faith in Denver by invest
ments in Capital Hill property aggre-
eating $4,000.
The presidents Of each OF the clubs
Of Central Baptist church are re-
quested to meet at the church next
Sunday to arrange for a church fair.
MISS N. J. TYLER.
Mrs. NJ. Bonaparte is Ill this week
Mrs Sadie G.. Bland, OF 2524 Clark.
son street. has a bad case OF infama-
tion Of the glands in her throat. She
says she is mighty glad to be one Of
the thousand members Of the Com
menwealth Life In Denver. She
drew her first weeks benefit Tues
day.
Miss Maud Thomas Is a type OF the
souhb VI thC ioSc.
She has purchased the twostory g.
room modern house at 2050 Arapa-
hoe street at cost Of $4,000. In this
connection 1t is a pleasure to state
that property buying In this city goes
ahead at the rate OF two sales week
on the average Comparison Of this
number with the whole population
and it can be seen that the house
| rental proposition is solving itself.
Rev. John Turner is spending the
week with his family. He will return
about the middle OF the week accom-.
panied by Mrs. Turner.
Marcus Williams is the proprietor
OF the new restaurant on Larimer
street located at 1896. Mrs. Josie
Johnson Is the chef and the steady
growth OF patronage already .attests
the excellence OF her service.
I. II. Harper filled the pulpit at
Zion Baptist church Sunday morning
] in an acceptable manner.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
THAT THE PUBLIC MAY KNOW
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
throughout the city that we, the
Lawhorn Undertaking Co, are sub
ordinate with some other company
in this city We wish the public
to distinctly understand that we are
an Independent company and are
properly licensed by the state Of
Colorado vHl A.s.~l4M,
THE LAWHORN UNDER.
TAKING CO..
A. NJ. Lawkorn, Mgr.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOIICE TO The PUBLIC.
The correct statement of the condi
tion and solidity of The Colorado
Mutual Benefit Association is on page
of this editlon.-Adv.
WANTED A BOY-At this Office to
run errands. Must have wheel
II. G Newsome of Akron was visit.
ing his son Arthur this week
The Society OF st. Benedict's will
give ball at Bourner's Hall on No
vember 18th.
Mrs. Brown. wife Of Rev. Brown,
arrived in the city last week from
Douglass, Ariz.
Mrs. Martha z. Crummell left to-
day for Chicago. She expects to be
absent year
p. r. Fossett left Wednesday for
Norfolk, Va En- route he will visit
all the larger cities. He will return
about the middle of December.
Mrs. Fanny Harris left this week
for Tennessee, where she will spend
the winter with relatives.
Mrs. Alice Carper, of 1922 Logan
avenue. has just drawn weeks
benefit for wound caused by nail
running into her foot. She says the
Commonwealth Life is the best there
Is
Mrs. Eva Tompkins received a let
ter from Miss Ethel Minor, who Is
attending Quindaro College, stating
that she is the head Of her class in
Harmony, and will give recital In
the near future. She has the best
wishes of her many friends in Den
yer.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cox
son. last week. The mother has re-
turned home from Mercy hospital.
Bear in mind the grand ball of the
St. Benedct's Mission Society at
Bourner's Hall. November Is. Ad
mission, % cents.
Mrs. c. w. Young has been taken
to St. Anthony's hospital for an op
Grafton. Her friends will see hel
there.
The Progressive Literary had one
of the best programs yet given by
that society Monday night at Cen
trail Baptist church. A lively time
was had and much information was
0tvou IN tho audionce
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

Call on Waite, at 2319 Champa
street, to rent four-room frame
house. Good location.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

s. H. Lewis, OF Houston, Texas
has come to Manitou to make hi:
home with his sister. Mrs. S. ]
Bunker and her daughter.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

|. II. Harper filled the pulpit al
Zion Baptist church Sunday morning
in an acceptable manner.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-18

Mrs. Alice Carper, of 1922 Logan
avenue, has just drawn weeks
benefit for a wound caused by a nail
running into her foot. She says the
Commonwealth Life is the best there
Is
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
GREAT MINE BURNING

HOMESTEAD, S. D, April %
The Homestead mine is shut down
indefinitely on account of fire in the
800 foot level Whitewood creek
has been diverted into the mine to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
CLEAN HOUSES AND DIRTY SKIRTS.

The municipal council of Prague. Bohemia has passed
edic forbdding women to long dresses the
street.
illness.
is naturally neat. She has born in her an
antipathy to dust and dirt. could never learn to
clean house like He would sweep under
the table Neither would he the clock and wipe up
the dust underneath. And he would probably dust first
and sweep afterwards.
woman spy out dust in a glance BY sitting in
another woman parlor for minute she the
entire establishment She 90 into Il disordered room
and in 10 minutes make it look like another place. And
it is another place 1t is because she is born sworn
enemy of dust and dirt.
But she will sweep the sidewalks with her skirts.
Formerly, the doctors frowned and said "germs'
Now they beginning to admit that typhoid germs are
rather fequent in the street dust OF the modern city and
that it is perhaps less to gather up in this
manner any germs of well known pathogenicy.
But the fact remains that dirt is dirt.
Long skirts are unhealthy well as mhygienic
They add to the weight to be carried. They increase
They interfere with the natural swing Of the body They
lessen the enjoyment of what especially for women is
one of the heathful of eXercises-waking
And they gather up as much of the dust and dirt OF
the possible carry home, and scatter it over
the house.
We wipe our shoes the door mat she carries her
skirts into the bedroom and nne times out of 10 she
brushes them there
Why shouldn't woman keep her skirts clean as
she keeps her house?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
The Daily Short Story

she winked vivacious. merry wink
and tossed me kiss with her hand.
1t was as if the world had suddenly
been painted glowing colors,
bud babe his guest the front
room. Through the floor crac ks |
could catch glimpses. She chatted
light nothings, he chatted not. but
fidgeted, his fat hands dangled, he
wiped away perspiration. He spoke
the politics of the kings court at
London. She sweetly smiled His
tank.space for ale became his topic.
20 wonderful gentleman! she
said, touching his arm, and he
cackling noisily.
With movement like to grabbing
a leaping hare the rufflan caught
her hand.
IT'S like to all other hands, -
she said, then why hold it,"
Most beautiful thing | ever
saw grunted he.
Then is my face transcribed in
the beauty contest and her eyes
frolicked amusedly.
NO. thy face is like the silver
moon" said Mr.. Slow-wit, with eff
fort at pCesy.
Then am | a moon-face? Dudley
YOU wound my heart. All. me-
Split me, if | didn't nearly boot
aloud at her hocus-pocus and at his
bOorish effort to stand for dandy.
Sheh said fel-de-rols of his clever
ness, which he took for bible truth.
Then suddenly he clapped a paw Oh
each of her soft cheeks and nearly
crushed her lips with his. Lucky
for buds jaw that | wasn't in that
room,
She dangled him at her petticoats
till dusk. Then:
oh, the night the outlaws. They
will take me. | dare not go home
alone. Have yeoman you can trust
with me?"
Myself, at your service"
They rode out. Giles and my
lads, in league with Sally, lying in
wait, got them in Southcombe for
est, with hardly blow from bud.
To Forest inn the horses scamper-
ed, where Sally told how she had
played the decoy and he had kiss
ed her. Giles, man of my own
heart, sent for the dish-wipe. She
came.
Kiss herr" yelled Giles, putting
point to buds heart.
The wretch was made to smack
as if it were delicious, while the
boys registered.
Next day Giles offered life for
life, and a fair exchange of prison
erS was made. Thus did Sally win
me free of the moose.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
OLD ENGLAND OUTLAW
CTORlEC

My own blame it was that the
kings traps took me, Robin Cow
per, outlaw of Southcombe forest.
and that | nearly graced tree in the
public square of Edencourt.
Bidding goodbye to Sally one
summer night. | HE'D to Town tav-
ern for a swig, and there met good
company. TIL swigs multiplied
When | struck the road for Forest
inn | was hard put to say whether
Kit was trotting forward or the
trees backward. | tried to chuck
the moon under the chin.
buds men espied me in the tav-
ern. They set an ambush in South
combe forest. A dozen drove furi-
ously at me. They took me to the
forest lodge and in an upper room
made me prisoner, with bud the
jailer. Soon all Edencourt knew.
A horseman refined at the lodge
next morning. bud took the mis-
sive he brought.
The lady herself will come,
granted your permission said the
rider,
bud scanned the script and
chuckled She has my invitation. ="
The man rode back toward Eden
court. bud sent the letter to me-
Imagine my chagrin on reading:
Robin Cowper: Your surly prank
in disgracing that honest gentleman
of the kings service, Mister Dudley
Hobart, in my house some time
back, may now be fifty punished. /
rejoice with all EdencOurt in your
capture and hope you'll be tied
high. admire your captOr. Sally.
To say | was astounded is mild
This was the woman Of ito shift
from the fallen. | remembered bud
had at times set eyes meaningly on
Sally, A woman is quick to catch
the first CLINT of admiration. Sally
had observed no doubt. Heavy
hearted. | waited.
bud strutted like a peacock, Civ
ing orders to his men. He came
upstairs.
Fine girl" he remarked. Shes
coming to view the prisoner-and
visit me" 1t was bantering tone.
My policy was silence.
She came Never looked she more
beautiful. | would have sworn she
dressed for some purpose, as player
folk do.
pud escorted her upstairs. He
pointed to me. She made ne
sheer At her underbreath remark
they beth laughed. He was in high
heaven.
AS bud started down the steps
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
eHUC C15e on
5n1eSI v95< TO ?
NI5Q[ G
TZH-luNON
BY Frances Gilbreath IngersolI.

woman who docs nor care TO
mako herself attractive IN the men
i either "a dowdv and homelv as
a "hedoa fanca " or alsa one that
NO man nm earth would look at
tu,ica WHY women from Eve
down wara made ia he attractive
ia tba otbar GOV 4 ma, * the
ll;rdos, chino in evietapoo untiI
.so,na v,o,,ao oman. His avs. and
,aoI,oe hin, ho,io,a .be 10 tho .mart.
~ an, l~,,aliast ahioot in creation
"To woman CON DO that and NOT
lo eirt -. Will tboro ara Airs
.od eirt. Tbo l,;nd vo, n,aor il
tbo o,ost dosnicohIo of har Gov She
hoe No roenaot for aifbo, Goa ar
nan no.. "fna, af no dovil" she
io shal1ow.hrainad vain mn.
,,,,,anI, ond risona All ;e Ash
tt,''t ,a,,,o- -, tor ro+ n,or,iod or
sinolo cbo r,inc bonoc deetrovs
faith j., ba, cav onnao1S onlv to
H. hoea,. naosions and n,,ts berce,f
n,oraII, Qua n,ortoII,. on IavaI
WIN tboso "otbar,, women
on tha otber hand woman has
tho riaht in any wav consistent
Win ho,. ronanl,. n,ritv ana truth
10 men nveru ART of dross and man.
nav to n,ai,o berseIf desirable to
tba n,o,.ynnt man~-in uboco eves
ebn daeiroe to an,ear admirable
She nav woo him NV arts of dress.
nv the srhtle Glance that evnresses
adn,iration. Nv tho touch If tha
hond that annca1s IN bic ctrenotb
nv the Isfernnce that viaIde 10 his
.,s,,e,io, niodon". in sbort nv anv
ar,ra - a. thaI,sand a.onnanc ,;uon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
Burnley BOUND OVER

WALLACE, Idaho. April %
Nick Burnley, the prize fignter who
abducted Emma Bolander. ago 10,
was held to the superior court yes
terday under $500 bonds. Burnley
conducted his own case in the
lower court. The girl testified that
Burley was going TO take her to
Alaska for immoral purposes, Bur
ley denied ever having made such
a statement. Burnley swore he
meant to marry the girl.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
FOR AFTERNOONS

For afternoon receptions a gown
is of black grenadine over broad
striped yellow and white taffeta.
The grenadine that wells this gor-
geous foundation is embroidered
with large black silk dot. The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
RESERVE NOT OPEN

The United States land Office at
Occur d 'Aiene. Idaho. has issued a
statement that no official notifica-
ton has yet been received in re-
gard to restoration to entry of
lands withdrawn for forest reserya.
tion, The land in question is not a
part Of the Occur d'Alene reserve,
but is included in scattered tracts
originally intended as an addition
to the Priest river reserve.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
PRATT ORDINANCE UP

The city council tonight will be
asked by Councilman Pratt to con-
slider his ordinance to close sa-
looms between the hours of ! and
5. There is city ordinance now
which is not enforced providing
that no intoxicating liquors be sold
between those hours. Pratt's or,
dinance would make it complete by
closing the doors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
lSSiONARIGS LIKE CHINA

Mrs. l., Burnham, of this city,
has received an interesting letter
from Cora CoOle. one of the Ameri-
can missionaries al Koncheng,
China. The writer visited Mrs.
Burnham here on her way to the
orient last November. She says
the missionaries are so well pleased
with the location that they would
not return if they could. Miss
Rouse, 1872 Cleveland ay., Spokane,
was formerly at this station.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23

gown is trimmed with bands of
black satin, which are headed by
narrow full ruches of black chiffon.
The model is the princesse. The
satin bands are arranged to affect a
graduated panel in the petlicoat
and corsage, while across the bust
and through cut Sits is passed a
couple of black satin scarfs. The
ends of these are permitted to dec
crate the front of the bodice.
The sleeves are the modified man
DARN shape, and the underbOdice is
made Of sulphur colored chiffon
This has delicate tracery running
over it.
The hat is made with the three
colors, black, white and yellow. The
Neapolitan straw is Of the white
and black satin variety, while the
plumes are of yellow and white.
The roses on the brim are Of the
pure color
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23

drown the flames. The loss will
reach 81 GCD 600
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
AFTER SOLDIERS COIN

More than 20 passenger agents,
some of them from as far away as
San Francisco, have been busy for
several days working discharged
at Fort Wright for patron
age Sixty enlistments expire this
month, bat al! re-entered the ser
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
MORE FRENZIED FINANCE

ST. PAUL, April 23-The SEN
ale railroad investigation has re-
suited in a valuation Of 215,o00, 900
on Minnesota roads The proper
ties are capitalized at s4o0 ,0oo 900.
or $4,000 per mile. The senate
committee fixes the actual value
per mile al ST. 900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
OLD CROW SOLD

The Old Grow saloon has changed
hands, Dem Gay and Riley Fry Civ
ing up possession TO II. Brosius and
A. f. Diedsch. The consideration
was $4,750.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-23
COMMISSIONER RESIGNS

WASHTUCNA. April 23.-Ray-
mond Bland has rendered his resig-
nation as u. S. commissioner, to
take effect May Is. w d. Smith
is mentioned as a successor.