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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-13
BANK DEFAULTER
IS IN JAIL
MONTGOMERi'S DEFALCATIONS
REACH ENORMOUS TOTAL OF
ONE AND 4 QUARTER MIL
LIONS.

PHtsburg. Pa, May William
Montgomery the defaulting cashier
OF the Allegheny National bank. who
was out on $4,000 bail, was de-
ivered up yesterday afternoon by
his bondsman, George f.. TIener.
after 1t had been discovered by the
bank examiner that the defaIcations
OF Montgomery would reach S1.25O,-
600 instead of $4,000 as original
ly announced.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-13
HONEYMOON
WITH FLEET
CORRESPONDENT WEEDS NOR
FOLK BELLE AND WILL SAIL
AROUND THE WORLD.

San Francisco, Cal, May I3.-lAt
noon yesterday Miss Elizabeth Mcr-
clor Oiendahl, of Norfolk. Va, was
married. TO Richard NJ. Barry, cor
respondent of the Hearst News SER
vice with the Atlantic feet. Rear
Admiral NJ. Thomas, commanding
the fleet, gave the bride away, and
Chaplain sidney Key Evans, OF the
battleship Minnesota, ofnciated.
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RACING WITH
TORNADO
PASSENGER TRAIN HAS WILD
RAVE oN NEBRASKA PRAIRIE
AND WINS BY a CHANGE or
COURSE.

Plattsmouth, Neb. May IA
Burlington passenger train on the
Plattsmnuth had ten
mile race with tornado ami only
by the hard work OF the engineer
and fireman was the train saved.
he race ending when the railroad
rack took a sharp turn southwark
and left the path OF the storm.
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WASH|NGTON'S MOTRER
SHEPPARD WOULD ERECT ME.
MORTAL TO HER MEMORY.

Washington, ID. C., May 10
Representative Sheppard of Texas.
has introduced bill for the erec
tion of a m emorial TO the mother
of George Washington at cost Of
$4,000.
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W|CKEDEST MAN
IN NEW YORK
WILL REQUIRE 4 LARGE MAN.
TIE OF CHARITY no COVER
HIS SINS.

New York, May I3.-"Thc Allen"
once known as the wickclcst man I'm
New York, died at his homa late
last night. Emil Fuchs, Aliens
lawyer reported his death to the
coroncr's office at midnight
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hNNOCNCENIENT.

On account Of the Grand Council
meeting at Parkersburg this week
the regular meeting of Bluestonc
Council, 40. T.. G. r., will not be
held until Saturday, May goth. at
8 D.. IN. W. G. BRUNNER.
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MRS. GUINNESS RINGS
FOUND ~ ASHES.

Laporte, Ind, May 13 Coroncr's
Physician Meyer. during the second
examination of the body of the wo-
man taken from the ruins OF the
GUINNESS home, found three rings on
one hand foupd with the body. one
was plain gold ring and the other
diamond rings. The former had this
inscription inside. "P. G.. to J. s.
aug. 22' 'O4. p. G.. is believed TO
stand for Philip Guinness. Mrs. Gun
moss second husband. The discov-
cry Is believed to remove most Of
the doubt that Mrs. Guinness per
ished by fire.
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10 TH0URAND
DROWNED
TIDAL WAVE DEvAsTATEs RIV.
ER SECTION AT HANKow,
CHINA.

Seattle. Wash, May IA tidal
wave In Yang Use Kiang river
swept ten thousand persons 10 death
at Hankow. China, according to
news brought by the steamer Titan.
The entire river section of II A%ow
was destroyed. including thousands
of stores and many junks.
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ONE DOLLAR EACH
MRS. HOWARD GOULD MD SIS
TER ELLA ARE CUT OFF IN
FATHERS WILL.

Pittslicld, H., May 10 Mrs.
Howard Gould and her sister, Ella,
The San Francisco slum worker who
married Chinaman, were be-
qucathed 81 each In the viii OF their
father, seldom Perry Clcmmons,
filed here yesterday. The balance OF
his estate, which is valued at 500
600, rs left to the widow during hcr
life time.
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DR.. |. H. CLARK
FOR DELEGATE
a Large and Enthusiastic Convcu.
tiCn Adopts Resolutions Amid
Dcafcning Chccrs--Strong Dele
cations to the Several COnvcn-
TienS.

mass convention OF the Demo
Gratis OF Mercer county was held at
Princeton yesterday and was large
ly attended. Hon w. \. French.
county chairman, called the meeting
TO order. Hon. b. w. Pendleton
was named as temporary chairman
and VIM +. Ross as temporary sec
retary, and on motion, the temper.
airy organization was made perma-
nent.
ON motion, the chair appointed a
committee Of one from each maeis
terial district TO select del gates to
the several conventions. The chair
appointed the following committee:
Bernard McClaugherty John B.
Neal. Writ a. French. II. VI. Shu-
nate and John X. peck. The com
mittee retired and after time re-
ported the following list of dele
gates:
Sstc Convention.
TO the state convention to he held
at Charleston July 29th, to noml
nate the state ticket.
Beaver Pond r NJ. Calfee. Il
II. Bailey, Russell Swader, John
Hall, w. A. Bodell, L. A. Dunn. w
T.. Pearson. e. H. Easley. T.. NJ. Pc.
ters, A. H. Carr. Bernard McClaugh
erty, w. E Ross, ID. NJ. Easley. T.. !
Brown, c. OTeary Frazier Showers
A. II. Land, w. II. Thomas. w Il.
McArtor Robert Tugglc. J. y. Har.
TTson, d. E. French. Il. c. McC!augh
erty, J. X. McCulloch and II. B
Kits.
Rock district Jairus Collins
John Neal. f. NJ Archer. G. T.
Hughes, J. a. Godfrey, c. VI. Bailey
T.. c. Rogers. John ! Taylor. II. y
Morton. Jr., Abe witt, II. A. Karnes
and r. II. Jones.
East Rivcr-John II. Pcndleton
Hcnj. Vermilion B. w. Pendletoh
md J. VI. McGrath.
Plmouth r. w. Dickinson. n. G..
Bird, S Il. Holroid. y. p. Shumate.
f A. Bolin, II. II. Martin. r. G. OK.
ley.
State Convention.
To be held at Wheeling May 2Sth
20 send delegates to the nationa'
convention and to nominate supreme
court judges
Beaver Pond David T. Johnston
F. j. Brown, +. L. Bailey. !. w.
Ruff. VI. -. Postlcthwaite. J. n. Cal.
fee. J. II Meyer. S. A. Worlcy. r.
w Cubbedge. w. T.. Ross. D. O
Baldwin and Geo =. Dillard
Rock y. II Barp,r. j. Tracy
Walker H. w Shields. John Lee
fairus Collins, A 81 Hcrndon. w
G. Belcher. J.. c. Bowling, T.. G.
Walker and r w. Levcring. Jr.
East River j. ~ McCrath. Benz
Vermillion l.. J.. Hearn. a. r. ca
portion and l.. ~ Perkins
Plymouth + A. Bolin. S r. Hol
royd. u W. Shumate and p w. Mas.
ST..
Jumping Branch John LILY and
Frank Brammer
Dis"'ict Convention.
'To the district convention which
meets at Point Pleasant May 2Cth
TO nominate district DELEGATES TO the
national convention.
Beaver Pond David y. Johnston
T. J Brown " T. Bailey Thos y.
Pc'ry w. G. Witten. Bert shumato
witt Perkins. a. p. Thompson. G..
OLcary. r g. McClauebcrty s. J.
Suhlctt g. N McCulloch. Bernard
NcClaughertv D. VI. Johnston. 4.
Lynch. j. H. Crockett and vs.. r
Ross
East River A Uoaru. kIon W.
Brown j Henry r y vcrmf.
Ion Howe Bailey and j p ucNutt
Rock ID H Parger. U w
Shields. Jairus Collins. r. vs. Lever
ins. Jr. w s. Lee. Dr j. m Bird
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Hon. Jno. =. Dillard left today TO
visit at Martinsville, Va.
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ALL THE LATEST TEiE-
GRAPHIC NEWS BY THE
HEARST NEWS SERVICE.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08
Denver Markets.

DENVER UNION STOCK YARDS,
May 6-There was some decline
in the local cattle market early
last week due to lower markets
east, but the late trading was
good and the loss was all re-
gained before the close. Beef
cattle closed the week fully
steady with the week before and
good feeders and stockers were
10 to Is cents higher. A string
of fancy steers brought 1928.
the high price of the week, with
other steers at $500 and bulk Of
good to choice killing grades at
1928 to S5.35. Some choice
heifers brought $50 and $500
and best killing cows offered sold
at SIS. 90. Most of the good COWS
offered brought S4.25 to 81. 80
with medium to fair stuff at
So. 60 to S4.2 25. Bulls were firm
at $3.50 to $500 and one fancy
butcher bull sold today at S4. so.
Veals about steady, tops bring
ing S6.75. All classes of beef
cattle are wanted and the market
closed in fine shape. Feeders
and stockers sold to good advan-
tage and market closed higher.
Some choice Idaho steers sold
Saturday at $5.45 and bulk of
good steers offered during the
week brought S4.25 to $500. All
markets report a limite1 supply
of good dehorned native feeders
offered and demand here is bet
ter than supply. Today's cattle
market was 10 to Is cents higher
than last weeks close.
Hogs were in good demand
throughout the week and market
active from day to day. Bulk of
the hogs sold today at S5.27a to
$5.35.
Sheep trade was rather dull as
receipts were light and the de-
mand just fairly good. Prices
are much the same as a week
ago.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08
Borrowed Editorials.

1t is given out that the Chinese
authorities do not understand in
ternational law. Does anybody ?
The world moves. Twelve
years ago everybody expounded
finance, but Congress now con-
fesses that it needs time to think
over the currency question.
Some bandit bands recently
captured in Samar have been
hanged. Gen. Jacob H. Smith
is on the retired list, but his
idea of Samar is marching on.
After doing their utmost to
block Legislation, the Democratic
congressman will go into the
campaign and criticise the Re-
publicans for not doing anything.
Col. Bryan refuses to disclose
the names of the malefactors
who are accumulating a slush
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

1t is easy for anyone to tear
down, but it takes a genius to
build. And back of the persist
ent, never ending knocking which
is done by those who claim to
have no use for corporations is
the envy born of failure to sue
ceed. Give one of these a place
in the directorate of a great cor
poration and he would be silenced
forever. They can see no good
in that which they do not possess,
and often depend for their susie
nance upon Others of their ilk
who have only one means to vent
their spleen. And that is
through the columns of a news
paper dedicated to the use Of
knockers, and whose good words
are spoken. only for themselves
-Glenwood Post.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Most people are too ready to
hop onto a newspaper if the
slightest opening-real or i'm
aginary-offers. W hat tn e
newspaper has said which
arouses some particular persons S
ire may be in the main true. It
may, in the hurry of makeup,
or in the muddle often existing
in newspaper Offices when hun
dreds of things are trying to be
thought of and arranged for
readers, just have crept in un-
noticed. But it was there, as
the editor soon is made aware
when the paper comes out, and
he is often hurriedly and harsh
ly taken to task about it. The
same fellow whose interest ap-
pears to have been gored, may
have been complimented and
puffed and his soft head swelled
to bursting by the paper, scores
of times, without even eliciting
a thank you" or a pleasant
smile; but let a single word or
an inadvertant paragraph ruffle
his bristles, and it's swift kick.
Well, that's the way some peo-
pie are made, and you can't
change the breeding.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

fund to defeat his nomination at
Denver. Has the colonel heard
anything about the publicity
movement.
One of the Astor farms in
New York City, bought in 1888
for S23, 600, has just been divided
among the heirs at valuation
of So, $50, 900. And yet there are
people who say that farming
doesn't pay.
The following is the tariff
plank in the platform of the
New Hampshire Republicans:
I'VE recognize the approaching
day when the existing tariff
schedules should be carefully ex-
amined with view of making
such changes as may be neces-
sary to adjust them to current
conditions, having always in
mind the fundamental Republi-
can principle of ample protection
to American industry and labor.
In the meantime we record our
emphatic opposition to tariff
tinkering by piecemeal." In vain
the free trade party searches the
Republican platforms of 1908 for
any encouragement to the enc
mics of protection.
The recovery from disturbed
financial conditions has been
more rapid in the United States
than in the other countries af-
fected. One reason for this fact
is that we have been able, as a
creditor nation, to draw money
from abroad in such quantities
as were needed. Our importa-
tions have been diminished more
than $50, 100000, compared with
last year, and exports have in
creased, so that the balance of
trade in our favor is the largest
ever known. There is striking
point connected with this change
in the commercial tide that may
have escaped general notice. We
are getting imports at lower
prices, while our exports gener-
ally are bringing more money
than before, which adds to the
favorable balance and shows
that the advantage of the situa-
ton is with US.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Roosevelt is the man for the
place at this time. We don't
care what Colorado in conven-
tion has said or what any other
state or states in convention may
have expressed, under the i'm
preston that he would not ac-
cept a nomination or run for a
second elective term. Roosevelt
is the man we need. He is the
fellow the trusts and lawbreakers
are afraid of and they must be
controlled. Roosevelt is the man
to do it. He has begun the
work. The American people
should demand that he finish it,
and he should have a second
elective term in which to do it.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

The resignation of Chief of
Police Delany of Denver few
days ago, and later his disap-
pearance from that city, is fur
nishing the papers down there
with lots of matter for publica-
ton, in which city politics of
course have more or less to do.
Delany was to appear on charge
of beating up prisoners.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

On Sunday, May 10th, the New
York world will celebrate its
25th anniversary by issuing the
largest newspaper ever printed.
It will have 200 full size pages
and the edition will cost its
publishers 100000.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Backward springs are getting
to be feature of our changed
climatic conditions. Last week
there was a two-inch snowfall
nearly all over Kentucky and a
heavier one through the north
ern states. Down in New Mexico
fruit damages by frost was re-
ported more severe than on the
Western Slope.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

The agony in which some of
the neighboring county Demo-
cratic papers have been thrown
over the fear-the fear, mind
you-that there will be split-up
in the ranks of Delta county Re-
publicans, is something awful to
behold. Such Democratic editors
might as well begin their course
of soothing syrup, for there isn't
going to be any split not even
the littlest, tiniest crack. These
fellows stould go home and let
their mothers begin over with
them again, on the bottle.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Well, Delta has concluded to
celebrate the 4th of July, and as
Delta seldom does anything by
halves, the celebration will of
course be a big one. Details
have not yet been arranged but
will be just as fast as the COM
mittee appointed to look after the
matter can get to them.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

barrel. This is a good law and
one every state should adopt.
Skin games of this kind are
little above horse stealing so far
as dishonesty goes, and such acts
should be made punishable.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

FOR SALE-4o acres in North Delta
two miles from town; 20 acres in al
falfa under Hartland Ditch. Place not
cut by river and has buildings. A bar
gain at $1,000.
WEIGH & MERRILL.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

New York's legislature has
passed a law to those who put
up fraud fruit packages, classed
as deceptive packages, from the
berry box with the bottom in the
middle to the deceptive apple
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Prohibition and Personal Lib
erty might properly meet Miss
Moderation-just at the fighting
line.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

The Appeal to Reason, :"
Kansas red paper, is in the tolls
for violation of government laws.
Its editor is to be defended by
Darrow, who cleared HAYWOOD,
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Count Limburger-Sterim, of
Berlin, is the newest one to
catch an American wife. If he's
Limburger he ought to be able to
Stir'em. This pun may be pretty
bad, but it isn't half as bad as
the counts name. And just
think of an American girl having
to occupy the same room with it..
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Display ads. changed every two weeks without extra
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Copy for change Of ads should be supplied not later than
"Wednesday to insure appearance.
Locals cents line each issue; ranenis 10 cents
per line for frs, issue cents line each subseauen nser
6on Headed locals 10 cents per line for the head.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Failure and success are oppo-
site channels. If not directly op-
posite, one is stagnant while the
other is moving.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

Judge asks: "If the Tammany
tiger can swallow and digest
Brooklyn, what will it do for
Denver?"
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

If a man does a good deed and
swells up about it, it can be rea-
sonably concluded that it was an
accident.
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

The Delta Trading Co. buys any,
thing in the second hand line for cash
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

WEIGH & MERRILL
The Delta independent., 1908-05-08

accident.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
SOME WEDDINGS.

Mr.. w. cambridge Northern, prom
inent farmer near Warsaw, and Mrs.
Leila Coates, of the same neighborhood,
were married at noon Tuesday by Rev.
d. M. Connelle. Immediately after
the marriage, Mr.. and Mrs. Northern
left for Washington and New York on
a bridal trip. - So
The marriage of Mr.. James B. Nc
Kenney, s'of white Stone, and Mss.
Hyttie Smith, of Norfolk, as announced
week before last, took place Wednesday
of this week in the latter city. A re-
ception was given the bridal party at
8 O'Clock Tuesday evening at the home
of the bride elect. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kenney took steamer for Baltimore
shortly after the marriage, and from
thence they will extend their trip into
Pennsylvania, reaching their home at
White Stone next week. Mr.. McKenney
is the popular second officer on steamer
Potomac of the Nd, Del, Va. R'y
Co., plying between Baltimore. Norfolk
and the Rappahannocl.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

T. j. Downing was in Norfolk and
Portsmouth last week on professional
business. While there he qualified to
practice in the Circuit Court of Nor
folk county.
The oyster supper held on the night
of the 26th was financially a success,
sufficient funds having been realized to
purchase for the Sunday School an
organ.
Miss Helen Brent is out after a week
indisposition. ....e... ..-.,. ...-,. s.
Miss Jennie Harding, of Tipers, spent
a part of last week here with the Misses
Beane. $50.
Bishop Gibson preached here Monday
night and also confirmed class of three.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Pitman, of
Regina, left last Wednesday for York
Alaba ma, to spend their ,25th wedding
anniversary with the latter,s sister
there. LIE 4
The old dilapidated Monument
house." which has been 80 long an eye
sore to our viilap... WIS on IasS Saturday
moved about . mile from here-having
been purchased by colored man for
a dwelling. Nine yoke of oxen were
used to draw it this distance -
c. S. Haynie, though improving, is
confined to his room. b.;
Hog-killing and wood-sawing are the
chief industries around here at present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
SOME DEATHS.

Mrs. Clarence Walker, of Election,
Northumberland county, who for the past
three weeks has been i'll with typhoid
fever, while delirious escaped from her
nurse and walked overheard from the
steamboat wharf near her home and
was drowned early Wednesday morning.
A search was made and her body re
covered that afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Frances Porter, widow of
the late E. F. Porter, died at her home,
near Montross, November 25, aged GA
years. Before her marriage she was
resident of King George county,
daughter of James Porter of that coun-
ty. She is survived by three daughters
and two sons, Mrs. E. C. Harrington,
Mrs. c. Conway Baker and Miss Leila
Nj. Porter, and l.. r. Porter. of Mon
tross, and c. E. Porter, of Baltimore.
After some days of Inconsistencies
Mrs. Harriet Coburn Broun died at the
residence of her late husband, ex-Judge
Edwin Bronn, "Easton," Northumber-
land county, in the 85th year of her
age. Not five years ago the venerable
and greatly beloved Judge Brown had
passed over. and the watching by him
in celestial realms, and waiting for
mundane time to cease with her, found
elimination on Wednesday of this week
about 5p. m, and the sainted wife and
j mother joined father, son and other
loved ones in land that is fairer than
day. Obsequies will be today (Friday)
! p. m , at the home place.
Deceased was in maidenhood Miss
| Costin, of Westmoreland county, and
widely connected. Besides sons-Rosser
B. Broun and Edwin Broun-a and daugh.
ter, Miss Bette Broun, there are nu.
merous grandchildren and great-grand.
children to mourn the departure. Many
of these-including Mrs. Ethel Brour
Miles and Bascom Broun, of Baltimore
were at the bedside or arrived shortly
after demise. The circle of friends
throughout Virginia, Maryland anc
Washington deeply sympathize with tn
near-ones, and, in fancy, drop a sprig o
evergreen upon the bier of this ''mothe
In Israel"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
RICHMOND COUNTY.
DOWNINGS.

H. H. Hale, travelling salesman, hal
been through this section recently.
The oyster business is practically at &
standstill and extremely dull at this
time of the year. .s1
John 2. Oakley was in Baltimore re-
Gently.
Hopewell M. E. church gave the chill
dren a picnic on November %. Oysters
and other things were served.
The members of Farnham Baptist
church have enlarged the cemetery,
which has improved the looks of the
church premises.
j. d. Lengel, of Wayne, Pa, was in
our section recently on business.
S. j. Dodson and brother, have been at
Belle Isle the past two weeks shred
ding corn for F. G. Landlord.
Everybody in this section seems to
have bad cold. It's quite an epedim-
ic throughout the community.
]. M. Lyell was in Baltimore last
week on business. He was aceompa-
MED home by his son, P. o. Lyell, who
remains with him few days. Paytor
has good position and we wish him
success.
C. R. Bryant is building an addition
TO his house.
]. w. Bryant has been little indis
posed the past week.
There will be an entertainment al
Farnham Hall Christmas night, Decem
Der 25th. Come everybody, and enjoy
good play and good supper.
The Ministers and Laymens' Institute
held at Farnham Baptist church. Nov
ember 18th and 10Th, was well atten
ded and all churches throughout the
Rappahannoek Valley were well repre-
sented.
The new year is approaching. Turr
over new leaf and subscribe to the
CITIZEN for 1909. REPORTER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-12-11
SCHOOL LIBRARY FOR IRvINGTON.

Professor j. w. Taylor, Principal of
the Irvington High School, has received
from the State School Board neat lit
tie library OF so volumes. in handsome
oak case, the books for the use of the
school. These books come to the school
free, the State paying all expenses,
and when they are read they can be re-
turned and new set ordered. This is
a distinct addition to the school outfit
and is much appreciated.
Professor Taylor states that if the
people of Irvington will raise the small
sum of SIS for library purposes the
county is obliged to give the same
amount, and the State will add $40,
making $40. sum that will purchase
many useful books, these to belong to
the Irvington school. This is in no way
connected with the library mentioned
above, which is a State affair. 1t is
hoped and expected that our citizens
will promptly make up this small con-
tribution.