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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
CAMEWELL GO.
SENDS MAN TO
INSPECT ALARM
Will Submit Statement Showing
What is at Fault And How
TO Remedy il.
INSPECT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM

Harry E. Reed, a representative of
the Gamewell Fire Alarm Company,
of 19 Barclay street. New York, was
in town today and, with Chief Null
len, made an inspection of the fire
alarm system and he will make
recommendations to his office, who
will notify the Board of Aldermen
as to the condition of the system and
what it will cost to put it in first
class order. sa -Tis'.
Mr.. Reed arrived about o'clock
and went to the Office of City Clerk
LaRoe. where he met Mayor Boil
schweiler and Chief Mullen later,
and discussed the alarm, which is now
said to be in fair condition, as the
New York & New Jersey Telephone
Company has had men at work the
past two weeks to get it in good
order.
Mr.. Reed said that he would look
over the entire battery and line sys-
, tenn of the alarm and that he expect
ed to give special attention to the
former. Chief Mullen declared that
in number of boxes the fuses had
burned out and he mentioned the
fact that the telephone company
wanted to tal,e down box 54, at State
street and Buckingham avenue, to
have it put in order, but that he
would not let them do it as he did
not want that section of the city to
be without a means of sending In an
alarm in case of fire. He asked Mr..
Reed if the company could send a
box to this city in place of the box, if
taken down
Mr. Pnnd accarfnI ,, a1-,,
pany is not in favor of having a tel
ephone company look after a fire
alarm system, and that it should be
looked after by man who could de-
vote his time to it and that the
Gamewell Company would no doubt
notify the aldermen to this effect.
He also said that he knew that parts
of the apparatus are being repaired
in the shops of the Gamewell Com
pany, and the system is on one cir
cult because of this.
Mayor Bollschweiler and the al
dermen who made a tour of the fire
departments in Elizabeth and Bay-
onne the other day liked the alarm
idea In Bayonne and the present sys-
tenn may be taken away from the
New York & New Jersey Telephone
OohApohy tHdHECQ " IL UdlLCIN
system, like that in Bayonne.
Shortly before 2 o'clock this after
noon an alarm was sounded. At the
house of Lincoln Engine Company
the Indicator showed 3, and as the
alarm rang something else, the fire.
men decided to respond with the
hose wagon. They went to the fol-
lowing boxes; So, New street and
New Brunswick avenue; 62, Wash
ington and North First Streets and
l63, New Brunswick avenue and Elm
street, but could find no fire. Nc
Clellan Engine Company also re-
Isponded. They went to box SO. The
Links had horses hitched to the
steamer and were ready to go out at
la second notice. The alarm was sent
in accidentally by Mr.. Reed, who was
making a test.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

they are doing, just as the volun-
teers do now, and run to the fire.
The difference between the Cali
men and the volunteers is that
the cali men are paid for their
services, either 500 or $3.50
year, or a stated sum for each fire
they attend. -.
These are the two systems
which are now before the people
of Perth AmboY. Alderman-at-
Large w. d. Voorhees, says the
partly paid department will cost
about $40, 900 more a year than
the present volunteer system. He
says 1t will mean about 81 more
on each property tax bill, but he
thinks this will be more than
equalled by the reduction of in
surance rates.
The Board of Aldermen are not
going at the matter hastily. The
change means a whole lot to the
city and 1t is for this reason that
It is desirious that as many ex-
press their opinion on the subject
as possible. Think over the mat
ter and then vote. Fill out the
ballot and send it to the NEWS as
early as possible. No names win
he published, but the vesult of the
voting will be given within few
days. - $3.50
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
". H. HESSER
APPEALS
AUTO VERDICT
The Mccormick Case is Carried
to The Supreme Court By
Defendant. S Counsel.
NOW HAS BEEKMAN & SPENCER

William H. Hesser has, through
his attorneys, Lindabury, Depue G
Faulks, made application for an APP
peal In the case brought by William
H. Mccormick.
At recent trial in the local dis
trict court, Mr.. Mccormick obtained
judgment for $3.50, for injuries sus-
tanned, when an automobile owned
and driven by the defendant struck
him.
The case Is due to be heard in the
supreme court at the next term, when
the defendant will be represented
by Beekman & Spncer of this city,
the Newark firm of lawyers having
been released. Joseph e. Stricken is
Mr.. Mccormick counsel.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
BUDGET SLIGHTLY MORE
BLOODCOOD GUILTY
ON BOTH CHARGES

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. So
In the case of Albert Bloodgood, Of
Perth Amboy, accused of stealing old
iron from the bottom of the Raritan
river off John H. Gregorys marine
graveyard, and also of assaulting Mr..
Gregory ended yesterday afternoon.
Bloodgood was found guilty in both
the assault charge and the charge Of
larceny.
Judge Booraem tried the case
without jury, Prosecutor Berdine
appearing for the state and Joseph
e. Stricken for Bloodgood.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
WATER DEPT.
HAS TROUBLES
OF ITS OWN
Breaks And Leaks Keep the Few
Officials Who Are in Town
Today Busy.
SOME MIGRANTS FROZEN UP

With the Board of Water Com
missioners, Superintendent Burns,
and Engineer Mason, out of town on
tour of inspection of the water works
at Gloucester and Atlantic City, and
Assistant Superintendent st. John
busy with break in one of the mains
at Runyon, and with a number of
breaks in the street mains and some
frozen hydrants, the clerk of the de-
partment, Joseph B. Quick, had a
busy time today.
Last night few firemen decided
to try some of the hydrants about
town and, in conversation with a
them said that he was willing to bet
in the city were frozen and the fire.
men would like to know who it was
up to. The fireman said that the
hydrant on State streeS near puui4c
school No. l, was the first hydrant
they tried and 1t was frozen in such
a way that it was fully two hours
before they could get the water to
run, and then it did not flow as 1t
should.
This morning Assistant Superin-
tendent St. John was notified that a
leak in one of the mains at Runyon
was causing great deal of trouble
and he started for that place. Short
ly after 10:30 O'Clock, Clerk Quick
was notified by the police that bad
break in the main on State street
near Fayette, had occurred and the
water was flowing SO fast that 1t was
covering the tracks of the Public
Service Corporation, and it froze
rapidly and caused trouble.
Men were started to work at once
to dig under the tracks and the water
flowed under the rails to the gutter.
Later on another bad leak in the
main on Jefferson street, near the
power house of the P. S. c., was re-
ported.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
SELECT CAST
FOR FIRE PLAY

The principals who are to assist
leading roles in the production Of the
great fire play, 'The Fire Brigade. :"
at the Majestic theatre Monday night,
March 2, under the auspices of Nc
Clellan Engine Company No. 8, have
been secured, and were given their
first reading rehearsal in the parlors
of the company Thursday night. The
others who are to make up the cast
of fifty people will be secured as fast
as possible, and put under rehearsal
at once, when the entire cast will be
announced This play was produced
at the New Brunswick Opera House
last week, for Liberty Hose Company
No. L, and the newspapers all speak
in glowing terms of its great success.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

Mr.. Stricken quoted Blackstone to
show that any property that is aban-
doned by the owner may be taken
by the finder unless 1t be treasure
trove which reverts to the King" As
to the assault charge, Mr.. Stricken
held that Gregory had tried to force
himself into Mr.. Bloodgood's boat
and that Bloodgood simply sought to
eject him.
Judge Booraem held that the evi-
dence showed the Bloodgood had
struck Gregory with weapon, which
was unnecessary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
TRIED TO BITE
HIS CAPT0R

While Roundsman Morris and Pa
trolman Long were taking John Mil
Ter, of Tottenville, S. l., to police
headquarters last night on a charge
of being drunk and disorderly, the
prisoner grabbed Long by the hand
and tried to bite him, but the officer
was too quick for him. Miller was
fined SIS today, as he did not have SIS,
he was again locked up.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
AERIE PLANS
FOR EXCURSION

Perth Amboy Aerie No. 1886, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, held a meet
ing last night. There was no initia-
tion, but two applications were re-
eeived. There are now eight appli-
cants on the waiting list
The excursion committee reported
progress and it is thought that it wili
take place on Labor Day
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
IMPROVING BRIGHTON
AVENUE With ASHES

Street Commissioner Adair has siz
teams hauling ashes from the Stand
are Underground Cable works and
the C. Pardee works, to the lower
portion Of Brighton avenue. The
ashes are being used to grade and
better the condition of the street
from Gordon street south.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
ISAAC BEERS RECEIVES
INJURY IN FALL ON ice

Isaac Beers, of 81 Lewis street,
fell as he was walking on the west
erly sidewalk on High street yester-
day afternoon and sustained a cash
in his head. He was assisted to his
home, where a physician was sum-
moned.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
BAR ASSOCIATION TO
HOLD BANQUET FEB. II
speosal to the EVENING VIEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. So
The Middlesex County Bar Associa-
tfon will give a banquet in honor of
Justice Willard P. Voorhees, at the
Hoffman House, in New York, Feb
ruary IL. There will be no set
speeches. The following are the in
vited guests: Governor Fort, JUS
tices Voorhees,, Swayze and Bergen,
Judge Lloyd and former Justice Col
Inns.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
OUT OF WORK, KILLED
FATHER AND HIMSELF

CHICAGO, Feb. s, (Spec-
iaD Because he found fault
with him for his failure to get
steady employment, Wilhelm
Williams, twenty-five years old,
shot and killed his father, John
Williams, fifty-three years old,
and then turned the weapon up
on himself, firing bullet into
his own head.
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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
BOY STEALS PAIR OF
SHOES FROM DOORWAY

A storekeeper at Hall avenue and
Charles street complained to Patrol
man Schultz last night that boy had
stolen pair of shoes from his door
WaY.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
WATERBOARDAT
ATLANTIC CITY

Commissioners Haney and Con-
very of the Water Board and Engi-
neer Mason and Superintendent
Burns, arrived in Gloucester yester-
day, where they inspected the water
works, after which they went to
Philadelphia, where they spent the
night The rest of the water COM
missioners left here last night and
went to Philadelphia. The party
took a trip to Atlantic City today to
view the plant there.
Special today, mixed chocolates 23
cents a pound. Sexton's, 70 Smith
street. 14491-2-8-1t*
Store news that has purse inter-
est for people will make convinc-
ing and pulling" advertisement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

FAIR TONIGHT AND SUNDAY.

NEW YORK, Feb. S:--The
weather forecast for New Jersey
is fair tonight. Sunday, increas-
ing cloudiness and warmer.
Fresh north to northeast winds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all the
creditors of the partnership of
Greenberg and Cohen, with respect
to work, labor and materials furnish
ed in the erection of the house known
by the No. S and z Hall avenue,
Perth Amboy, N. j.. to present their
claims at the Office of Lawyer Peter
A. Peterson, 1873 Smith street, with
in one week from date.
Dated February 5. 1908
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
MAN SAYS BROTHER
ASSAULTED HIM

A man who said his nana was An
drew, and whose last name the police
did not know, complained TO Patrol-
man L. c. Jensen, last night that he
had been assaulted by his brother.
He was advised to be in court this
morning and get a warrant. but fail
ed TO appear
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

Valentines of all descriptions and
prices at Sections, 70 Smith street.
14491-2-8-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
Skating on the Island.

A number of local people are en-
1oying skating on Silver Lake near
st. George, s. l., today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

The Terra Gotta Workers Union
held meeting last night. District
Ford was unable to be on
hand.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

Get your doctors prescription fill
ed at Sections, 20 Smith street.
14491-2-S-1t+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
GRAND JURY HANDS IN
EL[VEN INDICTMENTS
ypecta1 to the BvENINo NEWS:


NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. S.
The grand jury yesterday handed in
eleven indictments. 1t is understood
that one is against the Thompson
boys, of Avenel, accused of causing
the death of young Kaufman at that
place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
Cut lee From Railway River.

E. J. Dorsey has secured the privi-
lege of cutting ice from the Robinson
branch of the Railway river.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08
CHARCOAL

To start fire with. Now the talk of
the town. Saves you money, time and
danger. A bag for 10c will last week.
+. sale at ail groceries Prepared by
the
Perth AmbOy Coal Co.
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Tel. COR.
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Let TIC NEWS ali your wants.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-08

Canary birds, good singers, at
Sections, 20 Smith street.
I4491-2-S-1ta
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
The Other Great Man.

Or. Russell Cool OF California hap
pened to suppress an epidemic Of
measles while On a vacation trip to
Tahiti, and Chief Oreaori gratefully
invited him to a banquet in his print
tive palace. The south sea potentate
and his white guest sat amiably on
the floor and dined of roast pig and
other native delicacies served on broad
leaves and eaten with the fingers
After dinner host and guest adjourned
to seats outside the palace, lit long, fat,
black cigars and gazed out over the
moonlit Pacific. In the eyes of Chief
Oreaon, Robert Louis Stevenson, who
did 30 much to improve the condition
of the south sea islanders, was the
greatest white man that ever lived.
The chief related to DR.. Cool many
incidents to illustrate Stevenson's
kindliness, then asked score Of ques-
lions about the health Of Steyenson's
widow and of his stepchildren. When
the last question had been answered
there followed long period Of silence.
The two friends pulled slowly at their
cigars and luxuriously regarded the
radiant tropic moonlight glowing upon
rustling palm fronds and the silyery
ocean. Then Oreaori turned to the
doctor and demanded, "Now tell me
about John L. Sulliyanw--Harper's
Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
"BaIderdashi"

An illustration of the manners OF
critics In bygone days is furnished by
a scathing notice once printed coneern
ing a volume Of Browning's poems. II
was an early volume, and Browning
was delighted to receive a letter from
]. S. Mil proposing to write notice
of them in the Westminster Review
A few days later his expectations wert
dashed by hearing from Mr.. Mill thai
he could not write the article. as he
had been forestalled by 'tice which
had appeared in the Westminster Re
view itself With palpitating heart
Browning rushed to his club and
searched the pages Of the Westmln
ster Review, to find, TO his dismay, the
article which had robbed him Of Mr.
Mill's notice. 1t was to this effect:
"a volume Of poems by Browning
balderdashw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18

XyIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the
Corporation Court Of the city OF Alexan-
dria, on the 2ist day ofJuly. 1905.
John II. Lloyd, aiding under the firm name
Of The Bry, Mt Electric Company, plaintfhs
vs.B. F. w. Bryant, defendant. Assump'
sit. 49,
Memo. The object of this suit is to recover
Of the defendant the sum Of $72.26, balance
due and owing said defendant.
1t appearing by an affidavit fled in this
cause that the defendant, B. IF. w. Bryant, is
a nonresident of this State 1t is Ordered.
That said defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order; and
do what is ecessary 20 protect his interests
in this suit, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith insert in the Alexandra Gazette,
q newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dris, once a veek for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House of this city.
A c0py-TEsTE.
NEWELL. 4. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Oliver and Brumback, P. Q. 80
jy2l w4wiu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18

TBYL' rs OK, We NE,l + F. I.
UnkDvwn to lnr vas, "Ily ., thu
citiz'ns Of Kentucky, the I NIB OF the
ooly president Of the Utied Stat III t
the commonwealth has within her bor-
ders to revtra is ovsrsrown with weeds
and underR growth, seven .miles east Of
Louisville, on the Brownsboro nal.
President Tsyltr's grsve is In the
burying ground OF the Taylor family, es-
tablished by bis father. Colonel Richard
II. Taylor, Of revolutionary lame, on the
old Taylr Homestead between the
Brownsboro and the river roads next TO
the place famous as the Glenview stock
farm. 1t is situated on g slight emf
nence commanding the surrounding
fields and fsrns, and 10 10 plain view
from the road.
The mon iment OF New Hsmpshire
granite was erected by the common
wealth of Kentucky through an act OF
the legislature Of 1877-7S, when an sp-
pr ,pristion Of a. 900 wss made for the
purpose. OF this amount 81. 500 was
expended by the commission, composed
of General BnftrJ, Francis Cleveland,
Of Augusta, KY, and the present Han
cock Ts,lor, Of Louisville, q grand
nephew Of General Taylor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
alexandria Gazette.
TrEsoAY EVENING. AUG. Is. 1907.
r.. sarreI on the Sidewalk.


A barrel stood on the sidewalk, and
beside 1t stood a man. The man was
dressed In laborer's clothes and appar-
entity vas In a quandary about how TO
get the barrel to one OF the upper
aoers. He scratched his head and pom
dered. and meanwhile a crowd began to
gather.
"Rig ND a derrick and hoist It by
hand" suggested one man with clay
pipe In his mouth.
The man beside the barrel made no
response.
"Get a rope and pulley and hitch d
horse TO the rope. Thatll get the thing
ND in Zig time" suggested another
The man remained silent.
"Wby I'm the dickens doesn't he put 1t
on the temporary elevator and take II
up that way?", asked the man WIN reu
whiskers.
81 know a better way than that.
said the man with patches on bis
trousers. Just rig up boatswain
outfit. and the thing can be hauled up
quick as n wink"
Suddenly the man beside the barrel
took red bandanna handkerchief from
his pocket. wiped his forehead. took
chew Of tobacco, put the barrel Oh
his shoulder and carried 1t up to the
second floor.
The barrel was empty.-Milwaukee
Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
Erecxino Flesh,

It Is a curious fact that although
jewellers IN northern climes must have
known for ages that low temperature
preserves flesh from putrefaction, II
never seems to have struck any one
that this natural fact could be turned
to artificial advantage until Lord Bacon
stuffed the historic chicken with snow
and thereby caught chill which killed
him. 1t Is perhaps even more curious
that an experiment resulting In the
death OF one Of the most eminent men
in the world should not have called any
attention to an already well known
principle which might have been read
fly turned to great advantage. AS q
matter Of fact, 1t was not until the year
1875, 249 years after Lord Bacon's fatal
experiment, that freezing was prac-
tically employed as a method OF pre-
serving flesh This was the commence
ment OF the frozen meat trade between
America and England. Four years
later a dry air refrigerator was per-
fected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
is Oratory a Drawback

The great orators have not been the
most fortunate aspirants for the presi.
dency. Webster, Clay, Douglas and
Blaine were idolized by their follow
ers, not only for their abilities and
personal traits, but also for their per
suasive powers Of speech. Horace
Greeley, candidate Of the Democrats
and Liberal Republicans in 1872, was
not a notable orator, but was none the
less an effective talker. He made a
speaking tour In the latter part Of the
campaign, and, although his position
was an anomalous one, he acquitted
himself with credit, even II he was
Overwhelmingly defeated. Tilden, who
In bis free soil days made speeches,
obtained his mastery by HIS pen, not
by his tongue. Grant, who was called
the silent man because he could not
make a speech when he first became a
candidate, learned to speak very well
In public, his speech for Garfield In
1880 being a good example Of his de-
velopment in that direction.-Boston
Globe.
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OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 10 q.
M, and 8 40. IL 30 q. M. and 200. 2 30,
10 and 10 30 p. N. Open at 800 a. M,
IL 90 m, and 90 p. m. On SundaysN Orthern
mails close ct 8 As q. M, 230, and 2 20
p. N. -
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al
7.10 and 10 30 q. M, and 8 20 and 1899
p. m. Open at 500 a. m. and 6 90 p. M.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close OF
46 and 10 80 q. NJ, and 3 %, 6 00>and 10 80
.. m Open at 8 a. M, 10 IN and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 a. m
and 8 20 D. m. Open at II 80 and 80 p. m.
/ Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
7 IS a. M, and 4 90 p. m. Open at 9OOs. no.
and 230 D. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 8 20 D.
N. Gad 10 30 p. m. Open at 800 g. no. and
600p. m.
Washington mails close at 2 10, a. N. 8 45
and II 80 g.. M, and 90, 80,
is and 10 80 o. m. Open at 500 q. M,
100 m. and 100 D. m. and 4 30 p. m. j..
Office Hours-Open at 8 % q. m. Close Of
Sunday HOurs-Open at sOOs. m. Clos
1t 10 90 an.
Carrier, Schedale- Collection made on In.
side routes-6 80 and 1000 q. m. and 8 90 and
& so D. m. Full route-6 30 8. m. and 30 D.
N. Sunday objection 500 p. N. Carrier
window open Sunday 600 =. m. and Close
10 90 a. N, =
Deliveries made 500 q. M. 4 20 p. m. and
is D. N.
All mail should be In the Office ten minutes
bsfnrs our indicated tins saY eInNdnS.