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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
last MONDAY STILL HERE
CURIOUS LEGISLATIVE SITUA-
TON IN THE HOUSE.
Chairman Smith Undertakes to Show
Why Next Monday Will or Will
Not Be Regular District Day.

How old is Ann? When is mouse
when it spins? If canal boat fifty feet
long and painted red is pulled by dun
mule blind in the off eye, how old is the
captain? All these queries are as simple
as suds compared with the all-perplexing
problem, when is next Monday not next
Monday?"
Incidentally, lots of local folks are won
dering why the United States flag flies
night and day over the House end Of the
Capitol this week. This part of the prob
lem is easy The House is in continuous
session. and last Monday Is still in our
midst So next Monday last Monday and
next Monday will meet and fireworks are
promised. But the solution of the prom
lem isn't yet at hand.
This continuous legislative day perform
ance into which the sessions of the House
have become tangled, owing to the gag
rules adopted to stifle the democratic fill
buster. is a deep and dizzy affair to the
lay mind. All this week, legislatively
speaking, it has been last Monday. Yes
terday was last Monday, today is last
Monday. tomorrow will be last Monday
and uext Monday will be last Monday. So
next Monday, which, if it were last Mon
day would be the District day Of next
Monday will be next Monday, and yet
to make last Monday next Monday. This
next, Monday-last Monday delirium is
raising ructions with the peace of mind
Of Chairman Smith of the House District
committee Mr.. Smith Is gentle, orderly
soul who wants that dear District Of Co
lumbia to have a fair show. So other
evening Mr.. Smith, asked by a Star re-
porter if next Monday would be District
day. delivered himself of the following:
II am not sure" said he. Under
o{vo or hot
is to say, last Monday would be District
day, but inasmuch as this last Monday
will probably last until next Monday
am some what In doubt as to whether the
Interpretation of next Monday as last
Monday or last Monday as next Monday
will turn out to be District day Monday
However, 1t is certain that last Monday,
although next Monday, can by rule
be changed from last Monday into next
Monday. although there is some doubt
as to whether next Monday, so treated
wouldn't become last Tuesday. And If
last Tuesday becomes next Monday, or
rather next Monday becomes last Tuesday,
it wouldn't help us because last Tuesday
would still be one day from actual last
Monday, six days from legislative last
Monday. on next Monday and yet fall on
actual next Monday, last Monday. So
you see last Monday and next Monday
fall on the same day. although next Mon
day and last Monday are separated by q
week and are Identical in time. How
ever
When The Star reporter emerged from
half-hour trance he was lying on the
leather couch in the press gallery, with
kind friends bathing his brow and trying
to force some horrid stimulant between
his clenched teeth.
He hopes Mr.. Smith will get things
Strengthened out before last Monday and
next Monday collide on the legislative
track and are hopeleSsly wrecked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Taft Men in High Glee.
MUST FIGHT TO KEEP COLONY
Significant Words of Premier of
South Australia at London.

LONDON. April 1O-Australia's appre-
hension in the matter of possible aggres-
sion on the part OF Japan was voiced at
a meeting held in London Of the Aus
tralian Chamber of Commerce by Thomas
Price, premier Of South Australia. Mr..
Price was emphasizing the necessity of
Great Britain giving a more tangible
proof Of her interest in the colonies.
You cannot keep a colony by merely
flying a flag over it. even the Union
Jack" he said, There must be sympa-
thy and understanding behind the flag.
With the awakening of the east, if you
are going to retain Australia as a jewel
of the British crown, some one has got to
stand up and fight to keep it,
Mr.. Price expressed his approval in
strong terms of the proposal to raise a
numerous federal citizen army in Aus
trala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
FIRE LOSSES IN PEKING.
Government Aroused Over the Num-
ber of Incendiaries.

PEKING. April 1O.-The continued at
tempts at incendiarism at Peking, many
of which have been successful, have
aroused the government to action and the
throne has ordered an investigation. Such
a condition of affairs never has been
known in Peking before. 1t is estimated
that property to the value of 100000 taels
has been willfully burned down during the
mast three weeks The firebugs are be-
lieved to be revolutionists.
The apprehension of the government is
reflected in the repressive measures adopt
ed by the police and military. An official
gazette issued today contains the names
Of large number OF revOlutionistS and
no less than fifty-seven Japanese whom
the authorities are ordered to arrest on
sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Marrow Escape of Actor Sully.

KINGSTON, n. Y. April 1O.-Daniel
Sully. the actor. had a narrow escape
from being killed here. and as ii is was
quite badly injured. Mr.. Sully lives in
Woodstock. He had been in this city
shopping. and while driving home his
team of horses ran away.
The wagon struck a stone and was over
turned, throwing out Mr. Sully. who land
ed on the side of his head and shoulder.
He was picked up unconscious. and car
ried to a house and hospital ambulance
from this city was sent for. Doctors say
no bones are broken and think no serious
results will ensue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
JOHNSON AT SHILOH.
Minnesota Governor Speaks q
Monument dwelling Today.

SHILOH BATTLEFIELD, Tenn, April
1O.-The monument erected by the state
of Minnesota in the National Park at Shi-
loh to the memory of the Minnesota SOL
diers who fell on that battlefield was ded-
icated here today. Gov. Johnston and his
staff, accompanied by party of fifty
prominent men of Minnesota. were present
and participated in the dedicatory exer-
cises. Ideal spring weather prevailed.
Gen. L. F.. Hubbard. chairman of the
Minnesota monument commission. presid-
ed. Gov. Johnson delivered a speech.
c. c. Andrews of ST. Paul, secretary of
the commission. also delivered An ad-
dress.
The party will start on the return jour-
ney this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
DR.. Grifiths Dead at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. April 1O.-Dr.
George W. Griffiths. for forty years one
Of the most prominent physicians of
Louisville died today as a result of
stroke of apoplexy, suffered yesterday.
He was chief surgeon of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad, trustee of the
University of Louisville, president of the
Louisville Clinical Society and a member
of many fraternal societies. DIR. Gr1mths
was sixty-seven years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Would Not Compromise the Women.

GRANITE CITY. ILL.,, April, 10-Declar-
ing that James Crunk. former patrol
man. is serving prison term to avoid
compromising two married women of this
city. Crunk's friends here have prepared
a petition asking that he be pardoned
Crunk is In prison at the state peniten-
tiary at Chester, ILL.,, and in the last
stages of consumption. He and another
former policeman were convicted of hold
ing up and robbing a saloon here two
years ago. 1t Is claimed that at the time
the robbery was committed Crunk was out
driving with two married women without
their husbands knowledge, and that he
refused to prove his alibi and compromise
the women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Bomb Explosion Startles Chicago.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. April 1O.-Explosion of a
bomb in front of H. E. Doose's grocery
at 163 Larrabee street today spread re-
newed terror throughout the Italian resi-
dence districts of Chicago. Doose is a
moderately rich Italian of the merchant
class. sought out by the Black Hand for
bIackmailing operations. 1t is believed,
however, that he was the victim of a
mistake. the bomb having been intended
for Peter Schmecka, another merchant,
living next door, at 161 Larrabee street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Lady Herbert Arrives at New York

NEW YORK. April 1O.-Lady Herbert.
widow of Sir Michael Herbert. former
British ambassador at Washington. ar
rived this morning by the Cunard Steam
ship Lusitania. accompanied by her sons.
Sidney and Michael. Lady Herbert hur-
ried directly to the home OF her father,
R. T. Wilson at 511 9Th avenue, where
Mr.. Wilson is seriously i'll. Mrs. Corne-
lius Vanderbilt who is also a daughter of
Mr.. Wilson, was to have sailed yesterday.
but remained here because of her
fathers illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
ANXIOUS OVER BANNERMAN.
Condition of Former Premier Has
Undergone a Serious Chance.

LONDON. April 1O-The condition of
former Premier Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman has undergone a serious change
during the past twenty-four hours and is
now the cause of gravest anxiety. The
bulletin issued this morning says that Sir
Henry passed restful night but his
weakness has become increased
Only yesterday. 1t was pointed out, his
physicians permitted him to sit up in bed
and read the newspapers, but those know
ing the real state of Sir Henry's health
confess that this fact gave them no hope.
as the patients vitality is gradually low
ering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Druce Perjurer Gets Four Years.

Special Cat1egram 10 1he Staf.
LONDON, April 1O.-Mary Robinson,
the Druce case witness WHO committed
perjury. was sentenced today to four
years penal servitude in Old Bailey. 1t
was Mary Robinson who testified that she
knew the fifth Duke of Portland as T. c..
Druce. She produced remarkable uiary
which she declared she had kept during
her employment by Druce, but later con-
fessed that 1t was a fake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Weather.

Unsettled and warmer to-
night; probably showers. To-
morrow generally fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
Idea of War Ridiculed.

Coming to the question of a possible
war with Japan, Mr.. Padgett declared
that it would soon become frazzled and
the agitators would switch of to some
thing else.
WHO is going to strike us?' he asked.
mo nation on the face of the earth il
going to voluntarily strike the govern
ment of the United States" The very
power of the American government. he
said. the intelligence of its citizenship.
the magnitude of its resources. its man.
hood and its civilization. stood as its sur.
est guarantee of protection.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Missouri Homestead Entries Filed.

During the quarter ending Scptcm.
bcr 30, 255 entries were made at the
United States land Office in Spring.
field, nggregating 22,05i32 acres. a
cording to the report Of Receiver ].
II. Duncan, and $3,737.02 vas received
from these entries. The complete Pc
port for the quarter Is IA folbws:
Original h~omcstcads. 81; acres en-
braccd, $685. OG; fees and commissions,
$733.41; homestead final proofs, SO;
acres embraced, S,i9ii2; commits
siuns, $229.38; number Of cash en-
tries, n: acres embraced. G,GGi.Si;
money realized from sal" Of lands, 81,
331 .0G; for making plata and tran
scripts, $a37.O2.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Can't Shjrk Old Bond Issue,

Judge John e. Pollock In the United
States circuit court at Springfield gave
u decision In favor OF John G.. Hen.
dcrson, Jr., of Washington, In his suit
against Dallas county to revive a judg.
ment on the old railroad bonds. The
claim OF Henderson amounts to more
than 1000, 900. Dallas county op.
posed the reviving of the judgment
on the ground that there was an error
In the served on the county
clerk OF that county eight years ago
the having been dated tho
same AZ the date set for the county
TO appear IN court. Judge Pollock
held that the technically in the sum
mons did not invalidatc IT. steps are
to be taken IN November looking 10
n final disposition Of the Dallas county
bonds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Rev. Manl"y ]. Breaker. for u years
corresponding secretary OF the gen
cral home and foreign missions board
OF the Missouri baptist association.
died suddenly at his home In 81. Louis.
His mother, Mrs. j. NJ. breaker, aged
-, having IA prcscntimcnt that his life
was nearing It's end, Travelled all the
way from Houston, Tex. to 70" him
before he expired, arriving here "A
week ago, when he was IN good health.
Fiv" days after her arrival he was
stricken with indigestion while on Il
train near Washington. Mo. Heart
disease. brought on by Indigestion. Is
given as the cause Of his death.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Dead In 4 Hotel Fire.

LUmaX l'iliIman, an attorney. was
burned TO death In "a fire which de.
stroycd the Farmer hotel at liartville.
II is believed that The fire was start.
ed by the breaking Of u Kerosene lamp
IN Mr.. Piilman's room. Mr.. Pitiman
wa At on" time 81 tn" editing stan
Of the EncyclU"dia Of American and
English law. a telegram was sent i'm
m"liai"ly to his brother, Judge Pit
man Of Memphis, Tenn. POOLS mil.
Iin"ry store, III" pO"iolIlc", tn" city
hall and Progress printing Ollie" also
were burned.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Just before the coffin containing tn"
body Of Mrs. Ida iIil3c Of OAK Grove,
Jackson county, was lowered into tn"
grave, the minister held up a gold
medal 10 view. II was the trophy held
dearest by u broken hearted son, he
said hd"lbcrt IIulsc had won it In
an Oraiorical contest while a student
at Baker university, baldwin, Kan,
several years before. tn" son, no" 50
III AS to b" threatened with a com
pIetc nervous collapse, had asked that
the medal b" buried on his mothers
coffin. While the coffin was slowly
lowered the minister laid the lit'l"
EOid badge on the black lid
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Happenings in Missouri.
Confederate Reunion,

The twelfth annual reunion OF the
ex.Confedcratc veterans was recently
held at Nevada. Large crowds were
in attendance from all Over the state.
The out.of.tOwn sponsors and raids
Of honor In attendance were: inez
L~owdcrnjik. Kansas City; Maggie Nc.
Kinney. Mobcrly: Ruth Fonvillc, Mex
leo; Iclman Daw, Springfield, Nadine
steele, Lexington; Sue Buncc. Shell
don; Myrtle Proctor, Mobcrly: Carrie
Lewis. Kansas city; Lula Duncan.
Springfield; Anna Lcwrcncc, Spring
field: Fannie Rice, Ncosho; Juanita
Horn, Neosho; McsdamcS Emma
Wagner, Lamar, and A. Is. Lewis, Kan.
sas City. Mrs, Clark of Kansas city
IL %chapcron. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Major general. commanding, J. W
Halliburton. Carthage; b%rigadi"r gen.
cral, Eastern brigade, o. II. +. Cat
ron, West Plains; %brigadi"r general.
Western brigade. George NJ. Jones,
Springfield.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
tiorscwhipped by a Girl.

In th" presence Of 400 preachers
and churchm"n, gathered at Du"nWcg
IN attendance at the Spring River Zap
list association. Charles lehman. 28
years old, was hors"whipp"d by Mrs.
Ncllic Garrison, 10 years old. Edward
M"rks, father of Mrs. Garrison. called
lehman from Il store. stand Btill
or will XIII you" he shouted, ana.
with a revolver, stood guard Will" his
daughter struck lehman again and
again on th" Face with the heavy end
Of a buggy whip.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Lucky kansas City Men.

Kansas city men who in 1870" or.
ganizcd the Lucky Tiger Combination
Cold Mining company, with $GnO,OOo
capital, have been offered apprO%i-
mat"ly $1,000. 900 for their properties,
almost IA ten fold inCrcag" on the
amount of their original Investment
Of five years ago. Tn" proposition
probably will be accepted. TN" COn-
Bolidatrd Mines Selection company.
limited, Of London is seeking an Op.
ton on the properties, which ar" In
Sonora. Mexico.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Gov. Folk has made the following
appointments: &. r. Whiaman Of Sc.
dalia, a member of th" state board of
barber examiners. 10 succeed himself.
term OF Olic" three years. X. NJ. Abcr.
nathy, prosecuting attorney Of Perry
county, vice John j. Scibcl, resigned,
Thomas j, Adams, inspector Of oils for
Worth county, for Il period of two
years from date. W. r. Bender OF
KiTkw0od, county superintendent OF
public schools for st. Louis county,
vice the late ]. VIII Andrae.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
a Generous Farmer.

o. &. ItOby, n farmer and stOcluman
near l%tochcport. has written the state
board Of agriculture offering the use
OF his premises for "A farm boys On
campmcnt. The season Is too far ad'
yanccd for a meeting this fall, but
Secretary Ellis thinks the invitation
viii be accepted next Be
sides doing much for agriculture
these cncampmcnts Civ" the boys
splendid outings.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
The Aiiurements o. the city.

Mrs. Perkins and her daughter
Mandy from the country were In tho
city one day, and as they walked
along together they came to a win.
dow In which was displayed q variety
OF women's apparel. Mandy glanced
wistfully at the different articles OF
clothing and started into the store.
But a Sign In the window which read:
Clothing Onc.Half ON During This
Sale" caught Mrs. Perkins eye. She
seized her daughter by the arm, hur.
ried her along down the street. and
exclaimed In a loud voice: IVY,
lands sake. Mandy, that aln't no do,
cent place fer a girl TO go!"-Judgc's
Library.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Met Death in an Old Mine.

Edward IOlnHOn, n farmer and for
Incr miner, engaged recently In dig
ging for an old Spanish mine supposed
to be located n"ar Springfield, me
death In the shatt ;Thich he and his
associates were dlff:2g. Poisonous
gases from d%ynanit" smoke caused
his death His body was taken from
by friends.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

A very simple and efficient Stock
Tonic or Stock Food may be prepared
at home AT small cost by using ten
pounds of wheat bran or other ground
food, two and onc.half pounds OF oil
meal and two and o%nc.fourth pounds OF
Compound Roc. Compound Roc may
not cost to exceed one dollar for two
and onc.fOurth pounds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Bank Cannot Recover From Masons.

The Rates County National bank OF
Butler cannot o from the Ma.
sonic home Of Missouri, located In st.
Louis, and the Missouri Grand Com
mand"ry, Knights Tcmplar. AZ the re-
suit OF dcfalcationS of Capt. +. j. Ty'
gard, according to the report OF a
referee filed In court at st. Louis.
Tygnrd was formerly president OF the
bank and treasurer Of til" Masonic
HON" and Of the Grand C~Ominand"ry,
Knights T"Inplar. II" was sent to the
p~cnil"niiary at L"avcnworth. Kan, aB
II result OF dof,lcatIOnS. f.. G.. Nandr-
Erift, receiver OF tn" bank, filed one
suit against the Masonic home for
$S,39l and another against The grand
~commandcry for $22,022S". He al
legged that Tygard signed notes AZ
treasurer Of the Masonic bodies and
passed tn" money To his credit In the
bank.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Refused TO be Warned.

Refusing to be- warned by the pre-
sentiment Of his mother that he would
meet "a tragic death. Howard Agdcn,
20 years old, fell from a balloon at
Garden City and was Killed. II" lived
at 60 Locust street, Kansas CITY.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
An Old Resident Of Scdalia Dead.

a. ". WinBrnburg, aged G7 years,
n pioneer resident aud prominent
business man of S"dalIa, died sudden.
park. Mr.. Wins"nburg had been a
resident Of S"dalia for til" past AZ
years.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A Missouri Girl Killed by a Fall.

Pearl Moberly Of Carthage, while
playing on the porch Of the Pickwick
hotel. lost her balance and fell TO the
pavement. 40 feet. She vas killed by
the fail. Her mother Is employed by
the hotel.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

An unsuccessful attempt was made
to rob the Farmers and Merchants
bank at Ludlow, ~ miles south OF
ChIllicothr, The robbers were scared
away by II liv"rymaE before they had
dyuamited the safe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Advice from a Wise Man.

After getting the best OF Il man In
one deal steer clear Of him, for he
will begin 10 sit up and take notice.
Exchange.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
a Profitable Aero,

One acre put In c@antaloupes by w
NJ. Grace. four miles east OF Columbia
has yielded more than $lS5 In cash
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

An occasional failure doesn't dis.
courage a hustler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-05
Order Of the Golden Aorsssho..

How many persons have ever heard
Of the Order Of the Golden Horseshoe,
the first order founded in America?
In 1924, when Virginia extended
from the Atlantic into the unknown
west, few Of her cOlonists had crossed
the Blue Ridge or the Alleghanies. So
full OF dangers from sayages and wild
beasts and so full Of natural difficult
ties was the passage of these terrible
heights that Governor Spotswood, set
ting out to discover pass, looked on
the expedition as SO hazardous that he
took with him guard of soldiers,
gentlemen and pioneers" armed and
carrying provisions. These scaled the
pass with great hardships and perils
and returned after the governor had
cut the name Of King George in the
rocks on the highest peak.
He then constituted the society, or
order, of the Golden Horseshoe. Each
man who had scaled this high pass was
made a member Of 1t, and to each one
he presented a golden horseshoe. On
the side was inscribed in Latin, 80 It
Pleases Him to Cross Mountains"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-05
A Refuas.

They were speaking Of changes In
Willowby since Mr.. Ransom had left
the village, twenty years before, to
seek his fortune out west 'tZeb Ho-
bart is enjoying these last years." said
the constant resident to the returned
wanderer. "He had pretty exciting
life while Ruby lived. Never knew
what would happen to him next But
les all Gained down now"
Somebody wrote there was talk Of
his marrying the other sister. Polly"
said the westerner. But the response
was a violent shake of his old neigh
boris head.
mo foundation to that gossip he
asserted, with decision. "Zeb spoke
with me about Polly himself. He said
to me: i won't speak a word against
her that's gone he said, nor her that's
left, but there's a man from down be.
low has made me an offer to 20 with
his show as wild beast tanner from
hearing the luck | had with them
bears cubs | took. And If Polly looms
up too close ] shall take up with his
offer and get chance to live out my
days in some kind o. peace and secur,
ity.' Those were his words, and you
can make what you want to out Of
'em. Youths Companion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-05
FRS. Aid.

Mr.. Higgins, the head OF the family,
observing that the caves over his
kitchen had become clogged by au.
tumn leaves. climbed a tree standing
near the house, with the intention OF
removing the obstruction. Just as he
was about TO scoop out a handful OF
the leaves the dead limb on which he
was standing gave way, and he start.
ed to fall. Instinctively grasping at
other limbs and managing to get his
legs round the trunk OF the tree. he
checked his fall and hung there, head
downward. holding on with all his
might.
Sophia" he yelled. Come out here,
quickv'
Mrs. Higgins, terribly alarmed, came
hurrying out.
"0h, Arthur" she exclaimed, "how
did that happenT
Never mind how 1t happened" he
shouted. Get a chairr'
The chair was brought.
"Now stand up on IT,"
Arthur. I'm not strong enough to
help you down.
"Pll get down all right" he painted,
"as soon as l can get right end up
ward. What l want you to do is to
take this fountain pen out Of the hold
er In my vest pocket It's leaking like
anything. YOUTHS Companion.