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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
GIRL FoRGER coNFEsSES.

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov 3O.-In
tears and sobbing as she was con-
fronted with the evidence of her mis-
doings, a beautiful young woman,
known in Newport, Washington, as
Winifred Moter, foster child Of the
Rev c, M. Moter, Methodist minis,
ter, and a well-to-do citizen Of that
place, confessed tonight to Chief Of
Police Rice, w, E. Stauffer, super
intendent Of the Merchants Police,
and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
w, c, Donovan that she signed and
passed a $500 check, which turned
out to be a forgery, on L. G. Fischer
last Friday, The arrest of the young
woman at the home Of her parents
at Newport yesterday afternoon by
Town Marshal G. ], Bennett, who
took her in custody and brought her
to Spokane at the request Of Chief
Rice, was the elimination Of hunt
for female forger whose work was
brought to the attention Of the po-
lice last Thursday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
push IT ALONG"
Roosevelt's New Naval Commission
And The Work Cut Out For It.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, it is understood, soon
may appoint a commission to investi-
gate the entire system of the Navy
Department, looking toward a reor
ganization and the establishment OF
a general staff to act in an advisory
capacity to a civilian secretary,
1t is authoritatively learned that
Secretary Root has been asked to ac-
cept the chairmanship of such a COM
mission.
Beyond admitting that plans had
been discussed and reiterating a de.
nial formerly expressed that Mr..
Root had been asked to head the
commission, VIM, Loeb jr, secretary
to the president, declined to discuss
the matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
Uneasy Feeling Among FOrelg-
neFs Notwithstanding War
ships in Port :
TROOPS PATROL STREETS
So Far All Oficers and Soldiers Re-
main Loyal and Are Facing Com
ing Revolutionists Calmly Troops
Are Entrenched Outside.

PORT AU PRINCE, Nov go
Every further hour brings the rcvo-
Iutionary army nearer here and
feeling Of impending disaster has
taken possession of the people The
advance guard Of General Simons'
forces is now more than Is miles
from the city and the insurgents
have swept all before them, Many
of the people are panic stricken and
great majority Of the natives have
closed their stores and put bars
across the doors and windows Of
their residences. There is an uneasy
feeling among the foreigners not
withstanding the presence in the
harbor Of warships Of United States
and France, from which forces uu-
iquestionably will be landed il the in
surgents succeed in passing the gates
Of the city or at the FIRST sign Of dis
order and pillage
Flags Of different nations are ly
ling from the homes Of many foreign
residents. Throughout the day and
tonight the streets were patroIIed bv
bodies Of troops who maintained Or
der.
So far as can be seen, ali officers
and soldiers mere remain loyal and
are facing the coming revolutionists
calmly.
Three divisions Of troops are en-
trenched at the conveyance Of three
roads, several miles outside Of the
city and it is not expected that Cen
eral Simon will reach the cross
roads until Wednesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
CHIEF OF POLICE BIGGY
DROWNED AT SAN FRANCISCO
While Crossing the Bay in Police Patrol LAUGH
He Mysteriously Disappears

SAN FRANCISCO lVlHam last
while huncP
hebay
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boat Murphy below the
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
ORGANIZING AFRICA.

LONDON, Nov. 3O.-The conven-
ton at Cape Town to consider the
closer alliance Of South Africa has
nearly concluded its labors and, ac-
cording to the Daily Mail. has unan-
imously agreed upon compromise
between uni6cation and federation,
The present state boundaries will be
abolished; Cape Colony, Natal,
Transvaal and Orange will be divi.
ded into six equal parts for local
government and there will be cen.
trail parliament
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
EASTERN POLITICS.
Submerged Details Coming To Light
In The Snarl Now AiOot.

ST, PETERSBURG, Nov. o0.--An
anonymous article which recently ap.
peared in the Poster Lloyd, a Buda
Pesth newspaper, asserting that Rus.
sta during the seventies thrice gave
consent to Austrian annexation Of
Bosnia has attracted a great deal Of
attention here. Russian newspapers
in their comment, endeayor to min
imiEe the chief revelations and the
facts now brought to light on the
Russian side show that the agree
ment was conditional.
BY secret treaty entered into At
Reisehstadt, Bohemia, Russia agreed
to allow Austria to occupy only a
part Of Bosnia, a strip south Of the
Drina being assigned to Servia and
Herzegovina to Montenegro. The
eession Of this strip connecting Ser
via and Montenegro was the solu-
ton Of the Balkan probleh, advocat-
cd by M. lswolski, the Russian for
eign minister at London, and 1t ie
now one OF the chief Servian eonten-
tions, The Reischstadt treaty was to
be effective only II the Russian plans,
which involved numerous conditions
in the state, we're accepted, but the
agreement collapsed when the con-
ditions were not fulfilled.
Attention likewise is drawn to the
promise given by the Austrian min
lister, Andrassy, to the Russian EN-
bassador in February, 1876, that Bos.
mia and Herzegovina If annexed,
should be joined to Crotia and Slav-
ma, not TO other territories in the EN-
pire, thus creating a triple monarchy,
a dual monarchy, This promise, il is
asserted, has been violated in the
statute Of annexation which is now
being discussed in the Austro- Hun
garian Legislatures.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
PORT AU PRINCE is GREATLY
DISTURBED BY REBELS
J. {. STONE TRANSFERRED.
Insurance Manager Goes to San
Franeisco-Not Blamed Directly.


\ PORTLAND. Nov 80. ~. G..
Stone, for number Of years man
ager 81 the local division Of the
Board Of Fire Underwriters Of the
Pacific, has just been transferred
from Portland to San Francisco,
though he has not nominally been
connected with the local Office for
several months past The shakeup
has been long expected BY the insur-
ance trade in this city, because Of
the almost incessant complaints
made against the arbitrarily and
tactIess methods pursued by the un
derwriters in the matter Of rates,
rebates, blackiists and similar op-
pressive features Of the administra-
ton Of the affairs Of the Portland
Office. Manager Stone has not been
held directly to blame for the muss
that has been stirred up nor for the
criticism that has followed the oft
recurring @gouges," but he has been
forced to bear the brunt Of II. Hence
his transfer
Much Of the trouble that the Port
land public and the state at large
has suffered at the hands Of the
underwriters has been due to the in
iquitous deposit law in operation in
this state which has enabled the in
surance monopoly to practice ii
the methods Of the most nefarious
trust
Every little while for the past
two years some new ami ingenious
device has been concocted BY the
underwriters to arouse the wrath Of
the helpless public, beginning from
the time Of the Is per cent advance
shortly after the San Francisco dis
aster.
From that time on there has been
a succession Of Juggling, FIRST
as to one class of risks and then as
to another. First the rate acrobats
of the underwriters would discover
an extra @hazard" in the conAagra-
ton district and up the rate would
20, and then another extra hazard
in the unprotected residence district.
Refuse to come through and you are
blacklisted. This went on until pub.
lie tolerance Of this tyranny reached
the point few weeks ago where Il
was found that three or four puni-
tive insurance laws, aimed at the
underwriters were being prepared
for retributive use at the coming
session of the Legislature Of the
state.
Most significant of all the features
to be embodied in this insurance reg
ulation is an anti-compact act similar
to the present law now operative in
Ohio. The passage Of such a law
here would put an end forthwith to
the rate-making and rate-maintain-
ing powers Of the insurance trust. 1t
would, in fine, emasculate the board
and leave its chief function in the
matter of rates, only the privilege Of
maintaining surveying board for
the determination of what would be
a fair and equitable rate on partica-
lar risks. It would mean the end Of
arbitrary readjustment or modi6ca-
ton of rates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
RAPs ANOTHER LEGEND.
Some Doubt, Is Thrown Upon Paul
Revere's Famous Ride.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30.-A dispatch
to the Tribune from New York says;
Walter Benjamin, a publisher, has
a document which he belivese proves
that Paul Revere never made the
midnight ride attributed to him by
Longfellow and tradition. The pos
sssion Of Mr.. Benjamin is a letter
from John Hancock to Elbridge Ger
ry, dated Lexington, April Is, l77s,
at 9 o'clock, This was the night be.
fore the battle and three hours be-
fore Revere, according to Longfel-
low, crossed the bridge into Med
ford town"
The letter reads; my Dear Sir: I
am obliged for your notice. Il is said
the officers are gone along the Con-
cord road and will send word thith-
er. ! am fully agreed with you that
we ought to be serious, and | hope
your decision will be effectual, | in
tend doing myself the pleasure Of be-
ing with you tomorrow, My respects
to the committee. de
to the committee. Il am your real
friend, John Hancock"
Mr.. Benjamin says if Hancock, Of
the committee Of safety, knew at 9
O'Clock troops had gone along Con-
cord road, Lexington and Concord
were fully arused 20 the danger Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
SEEKING A REVIEW.
Government To Ask For Writ OF
certiorari in Standard Oil Case.
WASHINGTON, Nov 30,-A

three weeks postponement OF con.
sideration Of the governments pc,
tition for writ Of certiorarh in the
case involving the imposition Of a
fine Of $2o,24o,ooO on the Standard
Oil Company Of Indiana, will be
sought by attorneys for that corpo-
ration.
John S, Miller, Of counsel for the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
PORTRAIT OF PRESIDENT.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3O.-The Chicago
Historical Society will hold recep-
tion tomorrow night on the occasion
Of the presentation Of portrait from
life of Theodore Roosevelt, president
of the United States by A. Benzeinge
The portrait is the gift of Henry c,
Lytton. The Rev. Frank v. Gunsau.
lus will make the presentation ad
dress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
CORONERS INQUEST
IN FRENCH MURDER
Jury Brings in Verdict Of Death by GunshOt Wound
Inflicted by J. H. Finch With MurderOus Intent

PORTLAND, Nov. SO,-The dis
trict attornel's Office is vigorously
pursuing the theory that Ralph B.
Fisher, prosecutor Of the Bar Asso-
citation who was slain Saturday BY
j. Finch was the victim Of CON
spiracy and il was stated today BY
members Of the district attorneys
staff, that evidences believed BY
them to cast suspicion on several
persons has been found and that
these persons are being shadowed
BY detectives The officials, while
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
CATHLAMET GIRL
CRITICALLY ILL
Lies lat St. Marys Hospital While Dr.. Fred
Peacock is Under Arrest

Madeline Longtaine, a maiden of
II years whose home is in Cath
lamet, lies at st. Mary's hospital in
critical condition and last night
DR.. Pilkington Of this city and Dr..
Hacking Of Cathlamet performed a
surgical operation in an effort to
render her chances for life better.
The story Of the girl is a sad one
almost a shocking one She Is nice
looking, and 1t said to have been Of
a peculiarly conhding and innocent
disposition,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01

Or, Fred Peacock Of Cathlamet
was, arrested in that town on Satur.
day night in connection with the
matter, and was released on bond.
DR. Peacock's connection with the
case is not definitely known here and
it is understood that he and his
friends assert that he is being made
the innocent victim Of a conspiracy
to injure him in his reputation and
pocketbook. The other side Of the
story differs from this very Mater
icon:::as.sA cn page 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
GREAT SCULPTOR ILL.

NEW YORK. Nov, S0.-John
Quincy Adams Ward, the oldest liv,
ing American sculptor, is seriously
i'll here from a complication Of d.
seases, which in view Of his advanc-
ed age, ~ years, causes his friends
to fear fatal termination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01

frankly admitting this much are ab-
solutely dumb when questioned as
to whom they suspect nor win they
say when they expect further devel-
opments in the case 10 become pub
lie. The inquest over the body of
Attorney Fisher was held today, But
there were no developments. The
coroner's jury returned a pro forna
verdict finding that Fisher came ID
his death as a result of gunshot
wounds from revolver fFed BIZ J.
"A, Finch, with murderOus intent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01
MARK TwAINs BIRTHDAY.

f, REDDINC, Conn. Nov 50.
Samuel L. Clemens mark Twain).
passed his 73rd birthday quietly at
his home today. AS was his custom
Clemens took his morning ride.
passing the remainder OF the day
with his household.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-01

The Morning Astorian contains al
the local and Associated Press re-
ports.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

Newell Jones. who has been i'll for
several years. is failing.
Rev. j. B. Howard visited friends at
North NobIeboro Tuesday.
Walter Harris was brought before
Trial Justice w +. Overlook Monday
for drunkenness and was given his
choice to go to Jail for 80 days or leave
the town and never return. He chose
the latter
Mrs Emily Bowden was taken to
the Augusta Insane hospital for treat
ment Tuesday.
Sanford Jones was at home from
North Palermo and passed Sunday
with his family.
John and Annie Brown of Augusta.
formerly of this place, passed Sunday
here.
Henry Moody who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. J. B. Howard, has re
turned to his home in Lowell. Mass.
Mrs. Ida Young of East Palermo
and son Lester are visiting her sister
Mrs c. NJ. Berry.
The first heavy rain storm for
months came Wednesday.
Clyde HILBERT. who has been working
at MidGletown. Conn. for the past few
months, has returned home.
Mrs. w. G. Howard. who has been
home on a vacation. was unable to re
turn to her duties in the Twarth school
at North Chelmsford. Mass, on account
of illness
w. M. Staples went to Augusta on
business Tuesday returning the same
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
NEW SKIN REMEDY STOPS
Itching, Skin Troubles, Aggravated BY
Hot Weather, Quickly Cured.

When it is known that poslam, the
new skin remedy, will stop the tortur-
Gus itching attending eczema with first
application and bring immediate relief
and comfort to sufferers from all skin
troubles which are aggravated by hot
weather, its merit is instantly appre-
ciated. On the tender skin of chatting
infants. poslaIn may be used with
soothing and beneficial effects. 1t is
applied externally. and it's remarkable
healing powers begin their work at
once.
All skin diseases, including eczema,
acne. herpes. rash, letter, etc, yield
readily to it's remarkable curative
properties. Occasional applications of
poslam, in small quantities, will quick
ly hanish pimples, hives, blackheads,
blotches, and will relieve and cure
itching feet. scaly scalp, humors, etc.
A special 50-cent package has been
adopted for those who use poslam for
these minor troubles. This, as well as
the regular two-dollar jar, is on sale
at Coughlin's Pharmacy, and ether
leading drug stores in Augusta.
An experimental supply of poslam
may be obtained free of charge, by
writing to the Emergency Labora-
tories. so West Twenty-ffth street,
New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Augusta People Are Requested to
Honestly Answer This.

Is not the word of q representative
citizen of Augusta more convincing
than the doubtful utterances of people
living everywhere else in the Union
Read this:
Edward Vignault. Blacksmith. of 81
Northern Ave. Augusta, Me, says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills are by no means
new remedy to me. | first used them
when living in Lawrence. Mass, about
fourteen years ago. At that time l
was suffering severely from lame
and aching back and a disordered con-
dltion of my kidneys. / could hardly
stoop or work on account of the pains
that would shoot through my kidneys
and they felt like thrusts of knife. /
was on the point of giving up when
friend advised me to try Doan's Kidney
Pills ! did so and quickly improved.
l have had several attacks of this kind
since and although l have tried num-
Der of different remedies l have al
ways fell back on Doan's Kidney Pills.
The last attack took place about two
months ago. l Immediately sent to
tartridgc's drug store and procured
Doan's Kidney Pills. AS in all former
cases they quickly banished The
trouble. | am never without Doan's
Kidney Pills in my house. and
recommend them at every op-
portunity"
For Sale by all dealers, Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New
York. Sole Agents for the United
States. s,u
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
WEST BOW DOM.

Margaret Allen has gone to Litch-
field to visit her granddaughter, Mrs
Levi Danforth
Carrie Allen and Lena Grover went
To old orchard Thursday morning, and
will remain for the season
Joe Fournier is quite i'll with diph-
iberia. DR. Wilson of Lisbon Falls
attends him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24

Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Co shall
be borne by the company, and the rail
road company shall hereafter maintain
said way within its location, 50 that
the same shall be safe and convenient
for travellers with horses. teams and
carriages. Suitable provision shall be
made for surface drainage
Notice has been issued from the Of
flee of the Commissioners Of Inland
Fisheries and Game that public hear
ing will be held on Monday, July y. at
3 O'Clock in the afternoon at the office
of the commissioners at the State
House in Augusta, on the petition of
w. j. Damrcn and IS others, citizens of
Belgrade, in kcnnebec county, praying
that plug fishing for trout and smclts
be entirely prohibited in Great ana
Long ponds, in kcnnebcc county.
Hon. a. w. Gilman, commissioner of
agriculture, Prof f. f. Hitchings, the
State cntomologist, Capt. f.. +. Phil
brook, the special field agent in charge
of the work which is being carried on
against the gypsy moth, were in the
city Thursday and We're at the depart
mcnt Of agriculture for Il portion of
the day. With them also WAS ID. M.
Rogers, general field agent for the
United states government ard iii
charge of the gypsy moth work in Mas
sachusctts. and the party went to tie
National fIome in the morning to look
over the situation as regards the in
feStatipn on the government reServa-
ton 4 number Of the egg clusters of
the moth have been found there within
a short time, and the closest watch will
be kept on that locality until all traces
of the presence of the pest have been
eradicatcd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
Funeral of Late Charles S. Leighton.

The funeral of the late Charles ;
Leighton was held at the home on the
Coombs Mills road at 9 o'clock Thurs
dav afternoon. the services being con-
d,,cted by Rev. David II. Evans. The
floral tributes were many and beautl-
full among them being two handsome
pieces from the New England Order OF
Protection and Augusta Lodge. r. and
A. M. The interment was made IN
the family lot at Forest Grove ceme-
terv. the bearers being Manley Gle,
T w. Beck, w. H. Davis and Charles
Philbrick
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
CITY LEAGUE STANDING.
ODD FELLOWS SHUT OUT.
Hotfoots Show Them Many Things
About National Game Thursday

The odd Fellows baseball team met
it's Waterloo Thursday afternoon when
it went up against the Hotfoots on the
Driving park diamond, for while in
the seven innings played the Hotfoots
had no difficulty in piing up IL runs,
not an odd Fellow saw home The
Hotfoots battery was Mitchell and
Hendce and that of the odd Fellows,
Purinton. Meader and Hanks. The fca-
lures of the game were the hitting and
base running of the Hotfoots and the
double plays by Beanc, Nash and
HaVeS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
READFIELD.

Mrs. Fanny Gary passed last week at
York Beach and is now with Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Williams in this village
Mr. Smith of New York while on
his vacation here is said to have
caught thousand black bass, return
ing most of them to the water again
He fishes all day, just for the fun of
fishing, going from place to place
nearly the whole time during the year
Mr. Pratt who is at work at black
smithing in the Ferran shop was in
town recently.
DIR. Butterfeld of Guilford is visit
ing his daughter here for a few days
Rev. Mr. Hall from Lewiston will
occupy the pulpit for Rev. C. i. Chap
man and at kent's Hill next Sabbath
WINDSORVlLLE.
MANCY'S MILLS: Mrs. Addle Peas
lee of Lewiston is visiting Mr. and Mrs
Charles Mckindsley
Ernest Madden of Lynn, Mass. is
passing Il few days with Mr. and Mrs.
X. l.. Madden.
Miss Inez Marson of Augusta is pass
ing a two weeks vacation with her
mother. Mrs. y. +. Marson
Miss Emma jennings has returned to
Massachusetts after two weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs l.. i.
Jennings.
LiTCHFIELD PLAINS.
Mrs. Anna Blanchard of Denver, Col,
arrived here Wednesday, called by the
illness IF her father, Samuel Smith.
Miss Athst Williams Of Boston came
home Wednesday to spend her vaca-
ton.
NORTH BELGRADE.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sturtcvant of
WatcrNillc have returned to their home,
after a weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Merrow.
Miss Bessie Martin of Manchester is
Spending the week as the guest of
Miss Grace Damren.
Mrs. Dexter Spaulding and daughter
Dorothca of Watcrvillc are stopping at
the Salmon Lake House.
Mrs Annie Decker will give {; lecture
Friday evening on What is Christian
I'aith?'
Louis NJ. I'lcischcr, manager of Camp
f.enncbcc, Of Philadelphia, was in town
for a few days last week.
The many friends of Mrs. Aimee
Alexander will be pleased to learn that
sine is recovering from the surgical op-
Grafton which she recently underwent.
BELGRADE.
Mrs. Louvina NJ Tibbitts is in town
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Ashland.
There Will be d preaching service at
the Lincoln schoolhouse next Sunday
by James Thompson of Florida. immc-
diately following the Sunday school 1T
10 A. NJ. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
City League Schedule.

At meeting of the club managers
of the City Baseball League held last
evening the following schedule for next
week was adopted:
Monday-F'iremen VS.. V.-G.: Postals
VS.. Eatons at Driving park.
Tuesday NJ VS.. A. S. A.
Wcdnesday-t,d VS.. Postals
(Subiect to change).
Thursda ay-Plumbers VS.. F1remen
Eatons VS. A. S A. at Driving park.
Friday-Co. NJ VS.. VIC.
neutrality-suspicious. VS.. Edwards at
p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
CITY BASEBALL LEAGUE.
CO. M. Team Puts Eatons to the Bad
Score, 6 to |.

In the City League game of baseball
on the Reuel Williams field yesterday
afternoon the Co. NJ team got after the
Eatons and did the shoemakers UP
brown, so brown that but one Eaton
crossed the home plate. The Co. NJ.
team has been weak in the box, but
yesterday afternoon Private Wood Of
winthrop did the twirling and the
Fatnns could not find him. The final
score was 6 10
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-07-24
Fred e. Fairfield.

Fred E. Fairfield, formerly OF Au-
eusta. died at Calais at $50 Thursday
morning, the cause of death being
diabetes. He was "A years of age and
n widow. two sons and two daughters
survive The remains will be taken
TO his home in Norridgewock today
for burial. Funeral arrangements VIII
be announced later. Mr. Fairheid was
at one time a photographer IN TINS Guy
but left here about IA years ago.