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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
DOGS IN WARTIME
OF GREAT VALUE IN FINDING
TIE WOUNDED.
Frenchmen Urge Minister of War to
Have Animals Attached to AM
bulance corps-Idea is Nor
New One.

since dogs have proved to be such
able assistants to the Paris police
CORPS why shouldn't they be trained tu
reinforce the hospital and ambulance
service of the French army? The ad.
Vantsses of this innovation have been
set lorth at some le1.sth by Dr. Biche.
lonne and Capt. Toilet in a volume
which has just been. published. It ia
entitled the Dog as an Aid to the
Sanitary Corps" ...
1hat dogs shcGld be taught to seek
OUT the wounded on the battlefield js
no new idea. The experiment was
IrAeu with success at the time of the
ooer war, and at the battle of Cha
no In the conflict in the far east three
oogs sent out by the German Alliance
discovered % soldiers who had been
given up for lost.
In 1890. by order of the German
war minister, two dogs were added to
the sanitary corps of one of the crack
regiments. Since then clubs for the
training Of dogs in war time have been
formed In Dresden, Cologne, Cobure.
AlX-la-chapelle and Neuwied Similar
societles nave been organized in Hol.
'ahu' sweden and Italy. In fact all of
the european countries have turned
their attention tc the subject at one
time or other except France.
DIR. Bfchelonne and Cant. Toilet urye
the military: authorities 10 repair this
omission. There are many good
breeds of dogs In France which would
take easily TO the military training.
II is an undisp'Ited fact, these AN.
!n'is say, that after an engagement
tnere are many wounded and DIVING
VINO are overlooked by the nurses and
itter carriers. A case In point is
quoted. At the battle of RezonviIle
GraVelotte in 1870 two injured soldiers
lay lor three days in a ravine. The
ground had been gone over ma,v
times by the ambulance service and
yet they had not been found. I'm in.
stahces ike this the usefulness of
dogs as scouts is unquestioned
1t is wonder that European a,mies
nave not awakened long before this
last decade to the import: nee of dogs
as practical helpers in wai time. the
authors think. On the battlefield tho
role or these canine assistants would
oe very much the same as that OF the
81. bernard dogs-and they have been
rescu1ng snowbound travellers for xey.
eral centuries.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
H's SOUND FINANCIAL ADVICE
Pat Had Better Scheme Than Maxine
a Run on the Bank.

The come,ly of life is always merci
fully near t. e tragedy, and even bank
runs produce an occasionally funny
bit
Recently, when Wall street was
hlled nearly all day with a surging
crowd trying to get to the teller's
window in trust company there,
two water-side characters appeared
trom the direction of the East river.
They pushed their way up the street
and wondered much at the strain1ng
crowds. They could not understand
1t and nobody seemed to have time
to enlighten them till they came to
a friendly patrolrnan. To him thev
applied for information in this wis.,:
"Phwat's >aii-the row about?'
Bank rum said he. .s
"Phwat's that?"
The people are afraid the bank
Will close up before they get their
money out. There Is a lot of trouble
with the banks and the people think
1t is safer to get their cash."
"Oh, yis, seen somethin' about
that in the papers"
We'll, that's the answer. That's
what they are trying to do"
And how do they do it?"
They write check for the amount
of their money in the bank and give
1t to the teller. and he pays them the
cash."
That's cashing a check. isn't it,
Yes, that's right"
Sure, I know what cheo- is. Han
one or two myself. But why do they
go 10 tne DaaNs ".-G.. tney LhIiK they
may close up? A bank at this time is
no place to go to, sure. Why don't
they go to saloon and get it cashed
there? That's where l always had
mine cashed."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
South African Farmers Worst Enemv

Millions and millions Of 'ocusts set
tie, and millions and millions continue
flying to settle farther on. They have
been settling in myriads for 100 miles
and more, and yet enough are left fly.
ing to hide the sun! On the ground
nothing can be seen but locusts-so
thickly do they pack that not square
inch Of earth or grass Is visible. AS
You walk through them a narrow wake
Is felt for few seconds In your track
where they have flown out Of your
way, and as they rise in thousands
before your feet the noise of their
wings is like IN electric power station
The Grand Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
WAS READY FOR HIM.
Clerks Suggestion to Customer Who
Was "a Little Short"

John Brink prided himself on hav.
ing the largest general store in the
county. IF man wishes It, and It is
made, have It, was the sign over his
advertisements in the newspapers
William" said Mr.. Brink one morn.
Ing, as he was giving instructions to
3 green clerk; no one must ever
leave this store without making a pur
chase. If person doesn't know
what he wants. suggest something.
And, remember, we have everything
from carpet tacks to mausoleums."
Williams first customer was leisure.
ly appearing GIMP, who gazed abont
curiously, but lad no definite objec, IN
view. Just looking around" ne er
planned. Wouldn't you like 10 ,ock
at our new line Of postal cards?" sug.
gested the eager clerk. mo, not this
time" answered the stranger; I'm
fist a little short this morning." "Ah."
urged the new clerk, who was not "a
m'liar with the wonderful expansive
ness Of the language; then, perhaps.
you'd like to ;ook at our line of new
and handsome tchers?"-Harper
Weekly. .r.....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Internationa. Courtesv.

An exceptionally pretty girl, with an
English flag lieutenant at her side,
was standing on a chair on the pier
watching the racing. On a chair be.
hind were two Frenchmen. The lady
turned round and said in French: Il
hope I do not obstruct your view
"Mademoiselle," quickly replied one
Of the men, Il much prefer the OBJ
struction to the view" Can the en-.
tente cordiao grow finer flower OF
courtesy thar that?--'rhe Taller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Made Him Nervous.

What In the world Ia the matter
Harold?" anXious1y inquired the pretty
girl. why, you seem too nervous f.
sit down q minnie"
You'll have to pardon me-" rc.
sponded Harold Hatband, with an eye
on the window, "but--er-I Just saw
your father proving around with a
bird gun"
"Oh, non sense! Why, father likes
you. Didn': ] hear him say that you
were good enough to eat?"
Him! That's just the reason why
he might try to pepper me-"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Consider the Birds o, the Air,

An eminent t.ornithologist calls atten
tNto the fact that crane can travel
thNagh the air thousand miles @
day without flapring it's wings. but by
merely keeping lhem stretched and
adjusted to the prevailing breeze. A
hawk can stay in the air for days and
weeks, moving with it's wings motion
less: 1t is the same with the gulls
and numerous other winged creatures.
In studying the science of aerostatics.
consider the binds Of the air.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
A roiIte Turndown.

The other day got the politics.
rundown" said a bond salesman
that ever happened I had been talk.
Ing from II o'clock till almost noon to
a man I'd known at college, trying t.
interest him in $4,000 Of what con,
sidered very exceptional bonds. Final.
ly he looked at his watch.
Bob said he, its lunch time
"'Thats so,' answered.
Bob he went on. If I buy those
bonds will you take me out to lunch p
OF course I said, Why, sure
We'll. Bob he concluded, you'd
better have lunch with me this noon e
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Vegetables Without Cultivation.

r. NJ Carroll, OF Chicago, says the
Drovers' Journal, is showing the DOS
sibilities Of city farming on half
acre lot, corner Of South Park avenue
and TWenty-rhird street. Several rows
or corn planted last June matured
early Potatoes are ready to be gath.
cred after 30 days instead of the usua,
ITO. His plants are neither cultivated
nor irrigated. In the fall an 18-incb
mulch OF horse manure is placed Oh
the soil and allowed to settle during
the winter. This lasts for four years
and prevents evaporation of moisture
Lettuce and radishcs are planted or
me surface, corn, potatoes and to.
matoes in the earth beneath tn
alIlch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
NOT ALL A DESERT
WORLD LEARNING TRUTH ABoIJ-
THE SAHARA.
Water More Plentiful Than the Ma
tiVes Wiz: Admit t. Explorer
Found hiany Lakes in One
Part of the Country.

Prophesying that the Sahara sand
ocean will in time be completely
changed into a fruitful territory, tha
Journal of the Berlin Geological So
clety, accCi i!IS TO another German
contemporary, goes on to say:
Ihe Sahara rivers all hide a rich
subterraneaI stratum of water, and
TORN the natural passage OF the Sudan.
on which, with very little trouble
vegetation can be largely developed
In the south of Temassinim and In
the lgharghars there are groves OF
tamarlnds, gum trees. etc, two miles
In length, scarcely separated by grassy
and cloyer-covered plains. The rivers.
which in spring are full Cf water, are
from three to ten miles wide. When
the water retreats the beds of the
rivers are changed into itch meadows
The date seed planted by travellers
at FL Bod nave grown without the
.east care into fine trees, and the
same is true for the seeds planted
near tine ciste-ns Of Tebabbalet, in
spite of the inconsiderate manner in
"hlch the Tuarges get in the harvest
trees are not so rare in the Sahara
as is supposed. Natives will deceive
travellers about the scarcity of water.
when 'thE truth is the Hsiis are hid.
oen' and the Tuarges, who serve as
guides to caravans, always choose the
most difficnlt and desolate routes, in
order to keep the caravans In a state
OF dependency.
caravans become more freuuent:
travellers succeed each other; but the
secret Of the Sahara is well kent and
its reputation Of barTeuness is we'll
pre- served. FOR example. Oscar Lens
crossed .he Sahara and reached Tim.
hrctoo without seeing anything but
ic"ert land, AMI yet he mentions that
behlnd a chain OF hills which he
nassed there was place called by the
nauVes The Head oe the Waters"
Dr. Barth, who was for four months
N I'largey camps and was the guest
and friend OF Shiek el Babey, was
told innumeTable facts about the tradi
lions and manners Of she land, but it,
geography was hidden from him.
when he explored the region of ar
arm OF the Niger he found lake near.
" l0O miles long, and when he extend
ed MS excursions he found not only
one but 20 lakes, all very large. and
stretched far to the north into thu
very heart of the Sahara.
1t is asked. if there be no water, anI
therefore no vegetation, where does
Inc charcoal come from which is sold
oy the Tuarges? Where do they And
nourishment for the numerous camels.
sheep, horses, asses and goats they
possess?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
A Sure e-enouzh Knocker

D. {. Goodwin, OF Reldville, N. C.,
says: "Bucklcn's Arnicn Salvc is u
sure-enough knocker for ulcers. A
bad one came ON my leg last summer,
but that wonderful snlvc knocked it
out In n few rounds. Not even n scar
remained" Guaranteed for piles,
sores, burns etc. 25c. at ElkO Drug
Co.'S drug store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Hoppity Hop

Are YOU Just barely getting around
by the MD Of crutches or u cane?
Unless you have lost q limb or have
u deformity--if your trouble is rheu-
matism, lumbago, sprain, stiff joints
or anything OF like nature Use Bal
lard's Snow Imminent and I'm no
time you Gun throw away your
cFutches and be as well as anyone.
Sold by ElkO Drug Co. PIice 25c,
SOC and $1.OO,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03

We have another one that cuts 500 tons
of hay, has $50 head of cattle, rs head
of horses, good improvements, we'll
equipped with tools and machinery,
fine water supply, house completely
furnished. IF you are looking for q
money making proposition, this is
your chance. ..s
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03

Have for sale ranch with five thous-
and sheep. A splendid summer and
winter range, The price is right.
Drop in and let us tell you about it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03

We have ranch of 1000 acres that cuts
from five to six hundred tons hay,
has good improvements, implements
and equipment, good range. A No.
water right and an abundant supply,
with some stock. This place is cheap
and on. easy terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-03
Must Be Chic.

No woman objects to wearing a halo
IL she can tilt it up little and so give
style and snap to her satDtlness.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
DANCE IN STAFFORD

Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Decatur. of Stat
ord, gave a delightful dance. Friday
night, Jan. 10, 1908, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Decatur (bride and groom)
Those present We're Misses Lizzie and
Mae Shackelford, Kate and Bell shack
elford, Lille Colvin. MOllie. Ruth and
Fannie Bell and Flossie RAINS; Mrs.
Herman Decatur. Mrs. Monroe Decatur.
Mrs. Litye Bryant; Mcssrs Thompson
Shackelford, Jsmes Shackelford, Bob
Dent. james Bell. Poeey Bell, Ben Bell,
Samuel Bell, Johnny Decatur. Maurice
Shsckelford, George Payne, Harry Deca-
tur, Milton Cummings. Herman Decatur,
Monroe Decatur. Music was rendered by
Mr. Posy Bell. At midnight reskments
were served. Dancing was kept up until,
D. q. N. shamrock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
ORANGE
kotss Of Intersst-PersonsIs
Lahore. Va Ham ~ Nc

IhupFe. d., Jan 10, l3Uo-
Friday the blizzard from the snow
capped peaks OF the Blue Ridge inspired
the epicureans with hope that ice would
soon be thick enough for the doughty
skater and summer time "juleps " To-
day warm wave tickles the horticul-
turist with visions OF cabbage plants.
lrish potatoes. etc.
Grippe in various forms is abundant
among US and in the past week there
have been some mighty sick people here.
Sergeant W. c. Bond is improving from a
severe attack of iuham natorv rheuma-
tism. J. E Ellis is recovering from seri-
Gus complications. DIR. John Frazer. ro-
bust in mind and body, is vet quite sick
with pneumonia. This skilful and popu-
lar physician, we hope soon to see in his
growing practice. This neighbOrhood
has been so blessed with the best medical
skill that IL now has quite number OF
octogenarians In act VI. life
Aesdames Mary Mason, Marshall Jam &
and Maud voolfolk are SO improved as
TO be out driving
Chez Coleman has moved from Gull
pepper TO Mrs E Coleman's near here and
will follow his chosen vocation of farm
ing this year.
Saw mills haveshut down aud railroad
contractors have suspended work until
open weather.
Those OF our people who shipped nocks
OF turkeys last week realized good prices.
J. J. Daniel shipped a load of fresh
cows and calves TO Baltimore Saturday.
Real estate agent Harlow has returned
to his Orange Office after nursing his aged
father and mother through their recent
sickness
Fox hunters have laid of for better
travel and dry land enough for n trail.
t. s. Casey is on a visit TO his Chicago
home. He has his up-to-date farm here
we'll manned with good labor
The telephone lines in this section hav,
not yet recovered from the eff C of lasi
weeks storm.
Voters here are contrasting he vie w
OF Delegata c. e. Taliaferro with those O
Senator Sims and Delegate Go llrick a
outlined In The Free Lance
Much interest is expressed in the fillinl
OF the road overseership vacated by tn,
resignation OF Charlie Brown, W no take.
charge of a dne farm here.
Our Supervisor is certainly anxious &c
get the best results out of the limited
means at his disposal. and we suggest
that he call a meeting OF the tax payer.
OF his district TO consult with him al
next Orange court, looking to the best
means for the most good. S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
GENERAL NEWS

For one who ostentatiously advocates
a a"square dear the President hits "A good
many fellows who can't t hit back Peters
burg Index-Appeal.
Never mind your own business; watch
for something to find fault with in some
other mans business, this will make you
great.-Hanover Herald.
The cannon passed by the General Con
vention OF the Episcopal church, in Rich
mond, to the effect that their ministers
can go into other pulpits and other min
isters into theirs by permission OF the
Bishop, became operative Jan. 1st
President Roosevelt has appointed
Andrew Jackson, son of A. W. jackson.
of Knoxville, Tenn, and grandson OF
Gen. Stonewall jackson. as alternate to
West Point
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
Bow Meeta Horrible neath.

New York. Jan. Hilary DeFreis
a fifteen-year-old boy. suffered a
strange and horrible death in an ele
vator shaft Of the Commercial Gable
building on Broad street In some
manner the boy fell down the deer
elevator shaft from one of the tor
stories Of the skyscraper. Difficulty IN
starting the elevator led to the dis
covery Of the body OF the boy. who
had been crushed to death between the
top of a big counter-balance weight
and the side Of the elevator shaft a,
the sixth floor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16

A tickling cough. from any cause. is
quickly stopped by DR.. Shoop's Cough
Cure. And 1t is 90 thoroughly harmless
and safe that DIR. Shoop tells mothers
everywhere to give it without hesitation
even TO very young babes. The whole
some green leaves and tender stems OF a
luDg-hea!ing mountainous shrub furnish
curative properties 10 DIR. Shoop's Cough
Cure. IL calms the cough, and heals the
sore and sensitive bronchial membranes.
No opium. no chloroform, nothing harsh
used to ininre or suppress. Simply a re-
sinous plant extract that helps to heal
aching lungs- The Spapiards call this
shrub which the Doctor uses, .sThe
Sacred Herb" Demand DrShoop's. Take
no other. Goolrick's Modern Pharmacy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
NAMES Commission
Gov. Stuart Appoints Penna.
State Railroad Board.
WILL SUPERVISE ROADS

Nathaniel Ewing, Of Uniontown;
Charles N. Mann, Of Philadelphia.
and J. Y. Boyd, Of Harrisburg, Are
the Men Named.
Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 14.-Goveruor
Stuart appointed the following mem
bers OF the state railroad commission.
created by an act passed by the last
legislature and which became opor.
ative one week ago:
Nathaniel Ewing. OF Uniontown.
judge OF the United States district
court. Western PENNSYLVANIA. Pitts.
burg. chairman. TO serve for five years.
Charles n. Mann. Of Philadelphia.
deputy prothonotary Of the courts OF
Philadelphia county. to serve for four
years.
John Y. Boyd. OF Harrisburg. retired.
a member OF the firm which formerly
acted as general sales agents for the
anthracite coal companies controlled
by the Pennsylvania railroad. to serve
for three years.
All OF the commissioners are Repub-
licans. Judge Ewing was president
| Judge Of Fayette county several years
prior TO his appointment 10 the fed
eral bench.
MI Mann Is a son OF the late VII
Ham d. Mann. Of Philadelphia. and a
personal friend OF the governor.
Mr.. Boyd never held ONCE excep,
that OF supervisor 0f -Swatara town
ship. Dauphin county. 70 which he was
elected three years ago. and for which
he has been unanimously renominated.
The commission Is composed OF
three members. at a salary of $4,000 a
year each. and Is authorized to an.
point an attorney at a salary OF $4,000
a year. and a secretary at $4,000. and
a marshal at S2500 Il is also author.
lied to appoint an accountant. an IN.
spector OF railroads. an inspector OF
trolleys and other experts and EN-.
ployes to expend 100000 a year.
The commission has the authority
10 inquire into the business OF com.
mon carriers; 10 examine books and
papers; 10 be heard in matters affect.
ing freight and passenger rates: the
distribution Of cars; the providing OF
sidings; the location Of stations: the
regulation OF grade crossings and all
other things bearing upon the relation
OF the companies 10 the people.
The principal Office OF the commits.
sion will be at Harrisburg. but It may
carry on its operations whenever II
may see NJ in any part OF the state
either In a body or through a single
commissioner.
The commission will probably meet
In this city soon for organization.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
FREDERICKSBURG, va, THURSDAY, 1908
sisht almost maddened by the awful
a.

hight. almost mRddened by the awful
siSLI
orl,f Of Mothers Pitifui.
The nisht was one OF wailing and an
guish- The sirieks OF mothers who
bad rushed to the scene as soon a.
they learned Of the fire was pItiful. As
the night wore on the crowds surround
ing the building grew to such propor-
tions that II was almost impossible for
the police force. which had been aug
men;ed by score of men from Potts
town and Reading 70 keep the people
back. One woman who said she had
lost her entire family in the theatre
was with difficulty restrained from
throwing herself into the roaring
flames.
special train from Reading. bear
Ing physicians and nurses. reached
here. but there was little for them 10
do. as the injured who had dashed
themselves to the pavement had been
cared for by the physicians. assisted
by the Pottstown relief corps.
A few minutes after midnight the
rear wall OF the theatre collapsed. The
flames broke out anew and those who
had vainly hoped TO be able to find the
remains Of some OF their loved one
turned in despair from the scene of
the awful catastrophe.
II is estimated that at least Is per-
sons were injured by being trampIed
upon, either on the stairway or By
jumping from the windows OF the burn
ing structure. OF this number at least
a score were fatally injured. and many
succumbed to their injuries after be-
Ing hurried 10 one OF the temporary
hospitals.
Three children ranging In ages from
eight TO twelve years and one woman.
who were dragged from the building
by persons who had rushed 10 the res.
cue. had been trampled almost to
pulp. the skull OF one OF the unfortu
nate children had been crushed a
though an egg shell II Is extremel-
doubtful II the remains OF the victims
can be distinguished from the debris
as many persons in the audience wer,
covered with burning OIL as the lamp,
exploded
Boyertown Is a borough with a pop
ulation Of about $500. and is located
about midway between Pottstown ant
Reading.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-16
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

The following are the committee assign
ments Tor House OF Delegates, as far a,
they apply to members from this sectior
/ Of the State:
| Privileges and Election-Nessrs. Lewis
of EsseI; Louderback.
| Courts OF Justice-Messrs. Rev. Ed
wards, Page, Thrift, Bell.
Schools aud Colleges-Messrs. Curlett
Goolrick, Bell, Janney. Oliver.
General Laws-Messrs. Powers. Cool
| rick, Stubbs
Roads and Internal Navigation
Messrs- Green, tot Fauquier). Taliaferro
Noting. MoDcure.
Ciaims-Messrs. Daniel. (oi Loudoun)
Evans.
Militia and Police-Mr. Noltinr.
Asylums and Prisons-Mr. Page.
Labor and the Poor-Messrs. Louder.
back, Daniel. (of Loudoun).
Public Property-Aessrs. Green. (oI
tauquier), Evans. Jett.
Currency and Commerce-Messrs.
Powers. Edwards, Rev.
Agriculture and Aining-Messrs. Tall
sferro, Nolting, Love. (of Loudoun).
Counties. Cities and TOWNSHIP.
Powers
Officers and Offices st the Capitol-
Aessrs: wilkins, Taliaierro. Green, (ol
fauQuier).
Executive Expenditurea-Messrs Love,
(oi Loudoun). Daniel. (of Loudoun) lett
Retrenchment and Economy-Love, (oi
Loudoun), Goolrick, Evans.
Federal Regulations-Messrs Green .(oi
Fauquier), Daniel. (oi Loudoun).
Enrolled Bills-Messrs. Curlett, Oliver,
Jenney, Thrift, Evans.
lmmigration-Messrs. Lewis, Moncurs,
Stubbs.
Chesapeake and its Tributaries
hessrs. Rev ,Curlett, Love, ofLoudoun).
Edwards, Jett, wilkins.
House EIpenses--Messrs. Edwards,
Janney.
Library-Mr. Stubbs.
Printing-Mr. wilkins.
Special, Private and Local Legislation
|-Messrs. Lewis, Bell. Thrift.
Insurance and Banking--Msssrs. Mon
cure, Stubbs.
Joint Committee on Confirmstions-
Mr.. Janney.