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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-03-14
UNION STATISTICS THE WORLD
..>..$5. IL OVER.

A compilation Of trades union sta
tistics in the principal countries Of
the world places the number of men,
bers in good standing at 9,0000,o00, or
100000 more than last year. Ger:
many contributes a gain Of 100000,
which outsrips Great BRIAN and near
overtakes the United States. At this
time the United States and Canada
have about 1900, 900 members, where:
as last year Germany had 2.215,ooo.
The unions Of Great, Britain were
credited with q Membership Of 1885,
900 last veal. . Five European conn-
tries have more trades union mem
bers than the State Of New York, but
ranks Russia, Hungary and Spain, az
well as the SINAI lsr countries sS
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-03-14
TURNED QUITO sTARyE,

BY, an act Of congress, just passed,
working men, IN the employ OF the
government, who have become disabled
or in any way disc auitied / to longer
perform the duties of their positions;
are to be discharged, without further
pay. A notion 70 amend, 50 as to
s1Ye such worn out persons y pension,
equal to half pay, was declared out
of order. whatever legislat Hon labor
asks Is either out 81 order sors /. uncon-
stitutionaI. \ Generals, judges and other
full pay. * Bur vorki1lg men. whose
salaries barely fkord them . living,
are turned ont N Old ag4 TO H starve.
Why do not q tlking mon shave.a
representative IN coli 4 Why nd
.lsayeT q ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-03-14

What Of the future? This Is B the
question perplexing the, minds and
harrassing the lives Of untold millions
OF struggling searchers for the ordt-
nary commodities Of life. =, = 4
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ATTENTION UNION MEN!

When you buy your spring clothing
remember that the "Fitwelr Clothing
Parlors, ZIP West Superior stheet, is
the only store in Duluth that, carries
everything with the Label. It you
want Suit, Fancy Vest, Rain Coat
Top Coat or Trousers, remember every
CARR Mt has the Label
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-03-14
Buy ia Blankets for $3.50

The largest size -12-4 white blankets-size
1884 inches-mammoth big fellows with just
enough cotton to- keep from shrinking should
be $6.O0-to close at $3.50 the pair. 5>:-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Oakland Results.

Oakland, April 30.-Whle the betting was in progress in the second race at Oakland today, Orlin Ormonde pulled up lame and he was excused and 20 minutes was allowed for a new book. King Ferdi- nand ruled favorite and under a strong fortune won by narrow margin from Middle. There was spectacular finish in the fourth race. The favorite, Nox Populi, just got up in time to snatch victory from Daruma. Dollie Dollars took show hon- ors. Summarizes:
 First race, six furlongs-Nellie Racine, 10 (Goldsten), 13 to 1, won; Paul, III (Rice), 16 to ,, second; Fair Fagot, 106 (Candusen), 30 to l. third Time, 1:13 2-5.
 Second race. four furlongs. purse-king Ferdinand, 1oS (Boland), II to ,, won i; Middle, 10S (Isisher) to l, second Men Time, AS 1-5.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling-Mont Clair, 100 (Goldstein), to l, won; Bel mere, Il (W. Miller), Il to 10 second i; Martin Mas. los (Kelly), F to 1, third. Time, 1:26 2-5.
 Fourth race, mile and one-sxteenth-- yox Populi, 100 Qkelly), 9 to 5, won; Da- ruma, 97 Buxton), 3 to 1, second; Dollie Dollars 93 (Charboneau), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:45 Is.
 Fifth race, mile, sellng--Wap. 107 (W. Miller), 13 to 5, won Billy Meyer 107 (Buxton). 16 to 1, second; Wolfville, 105 (Galindo), to 1, third Time 1:41 2-5.
 Sixth race, mile-Humero 105 (W Mil ler). to 1, won; Arthur Hyman, 1oC (Page), 9 to l, second; Sir Wellesly, l04 (StuarD, 16 to 1, third Time, 1:42 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Kick on the Awninu.

Every one in the city, generally speak ing. is kicking on the wooden awning that is being erected in the front of the store occupied by Sammy Raine, whole sale and retail fruit dealer at the cor Ter of Second avenue and Nineteentha street. By wooden awning it is meant the frame that is being erected.
 The awning when completed will not only be on Nineteenth street, but will go around the corner into Second avenue. When finished it will be an ungainly sight and Dr. J. H. Downing stated yes- terday afternoon that he did not believe the city should allow any such struc- ture to be erected
 He stated instead of allowing another wooden frame to go up the city should make it it's business 10 see that the avn ings that now cover the sidewalk from the corner of Second avenue and Nine teenth street as far as the Bessemer Ma tional bank should be torn down, thereby improving the general appearance of one of the principal streets of the city.
 When Sammy first started on the avn ing he was stopped by the city author- ties and it was thought for a time that he would have to erect a different kind. but in same manner he arranged the mat ter with the city and the erection is still going along. He has used up lots Of lumber and it would no doubt put him
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WATERW0RKS ISSUE GIVEN A SETBACK Special Committee Disapproves
 AdIer's Offer KICK ON THE AWNING Dr. Downing Thinks Wooden Struct- ures Should Not Be AIowed-Nu-
 merous Candidates Are
 Coming to the City.
KICK ON THE AWNING

Bessemer, April 30-(Special 1.-The special committee appointed by the Coun- cil at their last meeting to confer with MT. Adler of the Bessemer Water Works company with regard to the purchase of the plant, met this evening and nothing was done. MT. Adler stated on what terms he would be willing to go into ne- sotiations with the city, but the commit tee could not see it in the same light that MT. Adler viewed it. The committee was composed of Messrs. Rush. Edmund son, Batson and Thomas
 Alderman Edmundson stated after the meeting that the terms made by MT. Adler were too high It Is understood that the water works business will come up for discussion at tie next meeting of the Council, but it is not believed at this time that any thing definite will be de- cided upon It will be recalled that the water works question was a factor. in the primary election and it is understood that it is more thar probable that the question will be rehashed at the general election to be held in September
 Several of the aldermen have exprssed themselves as being strictly in afvor of having the city purchase the plant provid- ed it could be done at a reasonable price. i However. it appears at the present time 1 that no definite settlement can be reached and it is presumed that the matter will drift along for an indefinite period. MT. 1 Adler made the city proposition and
 it amounted to this He would sell the 1 plant to the city on a per cent banis of l the net earnings Of course, he stated 1 that an expert would have to come down l and look over the property and figure 1 out just what it was worth, and after ] that time a commission could be ap- 1 pointed to agree on price to be paid
 It is not known whether Mir Adler will l make the city another proposition in the
 near future or not, but it is hardly likely ! that he dill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Jamaica Entries.

First race. 2-year-ods, four and a half urlongs-Preceptor, 1l2; J. H. Reed, l07; Indomitable, 104; Occidental, Sight, Wam- boro, 99
 Second race, for Allies and geldings, maiden 2-year- odds, six furlongs-Slumber- less, Ill; Triumph, 1O9; Black Bridge, Twigs, 105; Gold France, Select Sparker, Ariel, Almandine, Rosario, 103; Aglala, Lady Fitzherbert. Evident. Alabama, 103; Irish Lace, Goshen Star, 9S
 Third race, handicap, 3-year-olds and up. mile and a sixteenth-Tileing, 124; Lightwool, 12O; Berkeley, 119; Zienap. 11s. Royal Lady, 115; Bilhl, 110; Umbrella. 105.
 Fourth race, the Corona stakes, 3-year- olds and up, mile and sixteenth-Light- wool, 10S; Juggler. 10. Sir Toddington, Tileing, Keator. Grappe 106; Alauda, 94.
 Fifth race. S-year-olds and up, sell ing, mile and a sixteenth-Good Luck, 113; Juggler, 110; Blandy, 109; D'Arkle, 1o6; A; H. Woods, 103; Royal Lady. 10l; Alauda, 96; Danger, 95; Complete, 94
 Sixth race maiders, 2-year-olds. four and half furlongs-Ruble, Havre, The Robin, Taxidermist, J. w. Kent, Trios Temp Forere, Tod. los; Miss Batten- burg. Grania, Thistle Belle, Silk Hose, Lily Pad 105
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
TWO CONVENTIONS
 ELECT DELEGATES

Athens, Ga, April SO.-The Eighth dis trit republican convention here today re- suited in split and two sets of delegates to the Chicago convention were selected. J. T. Heard (coloredD and his followers bolted the convention and held meet ing of their own. The other faction named NJ. B. Morton (colored) of Athens and J. E. Porche of Washington, as dele gates, and R. H. Simmons of Greensboro and w. J. Ball of Elberton as alternates to the national convention. This con vention passed resolutions indorsing the present national administration
 At the meeting of Heard and his fol- lowers, w. H. Johnson of Athens and M M. Moon of Madison were chosen delegates to Chicago This faction also indorsed the Roosevelt administration and nominated l.. c. Durham, negro, for Congress. No instructions were given either set of delegates. The Heard fac tion elected no alternates.
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5. s. ATHLETIC LEAGUE IN MASS MEETING TODAY

At o'clock this afternoon there will be mass meeting in the gymnasium of tie Birmingham Y. M. c. A. of the members of the newl.' organized Sunday School Athletic league. MT. Mclaughlin will address the meeting.
 The new organization has been welded together, and will immediately be placed on a firm foundation. There will be field events Saturday week. and baseball games will be played beginning May 16.
 Shortly after ? o'clock this afternoon there will be field events at East park those competing being members of the Playground Athletic association. The contestants will be students of the various schools of the city, and the boys will compete under the dire ion of Physical Instructor Prince.
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For the past several days the city has been flooded with candidates for the diff ferent judgeships throughout the coun- ty and for the Board of Revenue. The latter predominate, however, and it IS hard to find a man in the city who has not some special friend whom he would like to see elected. The candidates come down, talk a while, leave card and get on the car and go back, but each man has something to say in regard tn the way he would like to have the office conducted, provided he was lucky enough to get on the board.
 It is understood that 6S men have quail fled for the office as member of the board and since there are only five to be elected the fight will no doubt be quite a spirited one. Each man that has quali- fled has quite a number of friends in this city and for that reason it is believed the vote in Bessemer will be very much di- yided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
FLORENCE IS SURE
 TO GET NEW COURT

Washington. April 30.-(Spuecia1. 1.-The bill introduced some time ago by Judge William Richardson to create branch federal court at Florence will be fa- vorably reported by the subcommittee of the House judiciary committee, which has lad it under consideration Mr. Clay ton, who is member of the committee, has industriously urged favorable action, and as soon as the subcommittee dis poses of certain measures which have been made special orders the Florence court bill will be reported. Earlier action would have been taken. but for the fact that the bill came in behind others. There is no doubt that the House will pass it promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
TAFT MEN WIN IN
 DISTRICT MUDDLE

Louisville, Ky, April 3O.-The state central republican committee this aft ernoon decided the First district con troversy in favor of the Taft men, up- holding them at every point. The com mittee held that former United States Senator Deboe's rulings in the Graves county case were contrary to party law, and that the convention which was held by the delegates holding the credentials of the majority was the regular convention. The trouble grows out of the rulings of MT. Deboe. a Fairbanks man who, while presiding at the First district convention is alleged to have disregarded the ere dentials of the regular delegation from Graves county and seated the bolting Fairbanks delegation.
 The question of delegates to the na- tional convention wa not touched upon as that must be decided by the national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Grand Opera In London.

London. April 3o.-Covent Garden re- opened tonight, La Traviata' being se- lected as the premier of the grand opera season. A brilliant audience filled the great hall, the Princess of Wales being among those present. Madame Louise Tetrazzini was in fine voice and won a great triumph The new Bohemian tenor, Maraka, made very favorable impress sion Mines. Patti and Albini and Oscar Hammerstein were in the audience. Later MT. Hammerstein announced that he had engaged Tetrazzini for period of five yearS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
CHARGES OF BRIBERY.
Jeff Davis Threatens To Air Indian Af-
 fairs in the Senate.

Washington, April 30.-Before the Sen ate committee on Indian affairs Secre- tary Garfield today declined to furnish statement made to him by MT. Rosen- wrinkle, in which it is said the latter charged that some of the judges of the citizenship court of Indian Territory and some United States officials had been bribed in connection with the Choctaw citizenship proceedings in that territory.
 The demand for the production of this statement was made by Senator Jeff Davis, and when the Secretary refused to produce it, which he did. he said be- cause it was unsubstantial, MT. Davis threatened to air the subject on the floor of the Senate. MT. Garfield however, was undaunted. and stated that the Sen ator was at liberty to make any state ment on the Senate floor that he might see fit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Schaefer Forfeits Title.

Chicago, April 9o.--Jacob Schaefer today forfeited to George Sutton the worlds title at the 1S.1 balk line billiards, not being able to defend the championship title on account of sickness. This is the third time that Sutton has held the 1S.1 championship, although he has never won the title by actual play. Schaefer for feited to Sutton in Paris, and later Willie Hoppe went abroad and did not defend the title. Hoppe will meet Sutton tomor- row night here for the 1S.2s championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Southern Railway Round Trip
 Excursion Notice

Richmond, ya.-s29.50; Tickets on sale May l and 1, limited May 15, 1908.
 Washington, D. C.-s35.30 Tickets on
 sale 3, 4 and g. lim-
 ited May 12. and
 can be extended un-
 til May 25. 19OS Norfolk, Va.-$26.20; Tickets on sale May 2 and limited May 31, 1908.
 Baltimore, Md.-$31.0O; Tickets on sale $31.00; Tickets on sale May 3, 4 and limited May 30, 1908. Greensboro, N. C.-$23.60; Tickets on
 sale May IS and l9
 limited June 1, and
 can be extended
 until June 20, 1905. Trains carry Chair, Parlor, Pullman and Dining cars constituting the handsomest trains to eastern cities. For schedule, sleeper reservation, etc., apply at City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Bldg, or write M. Coxwell, M. H. Bone, c. P. and T. A. D. P. A. Birmingham, Ala.
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rule until 3:26 o'clock, when the amend ment was declared adopted by division vote of 79 to 55.
 On subsequent vote by tellers, demanded by Mr. Tawney, 8S voted in the affirma- tive and S3 in the negative and so the amendment was adopted
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RED RIVER WINS
 PAUMONOK PURSE
aoSeben Is Hot Favoritt But
 Shows No Speed
DUGAN RlDsS TIE WINNER
Jockey Duean Captures Three of the Six Events at Jamaea-Bad News, the Favorite, Wins the
 Fifth Race.

Jamaica, April 90.-Red River, third choice in the betting, easily won the Paumonok handicap at six furlongs. tt Jamaica today. running the distance in the fastest time of the meeting, l12 3-5.
 Roseben was made a hot favorite for this race at 8 to > but the big horse did not have. any speed and stopped almost to a walk in the stretch.
 Red River went to the front at the start and set terrific pace, leading " one length at the far side. Red River continued to lead by one length to the stretch where Dugan let him down and. going away. won easily.
 Restigouche. closing strong, was sec ond. half length before Riaho. Sum maries:
 First race, selling. six furlongs- Queen Marguerite, 96 (E. Dugan), 16 to ,. won; Big Ben, 112 (Notter), 12 to l, second; Heaslip, 112 e. Burns), to 1, third. Time, 1:13 9-5.
 Second race handicap mile and a six. teenth-Mark Anthony II. 120 tW. Doyle), II to 5. won; Molesey, 107 tG. Burns), to 5, second; zethus, se. (Garner). to 2. third. Time, 1:4s 1-5.
 Third race. selling, four and a half furlongs-Ramble. 99 (E. Dugan), to l, won; ceremonious, 1o2 6G. Burns), 3 to ?, second; Sir John, TOT (McCar- ! thy), to l. third. Time, o:54 S-5
 Fourth race, the Paumonok handi- i cap six furlongs-Red River. 113 (E. Dugan) I to ?. won; Restigouche, 1O4 (Notter), 16 to }. second; Rialto, 162 (Musgrave), s to 1, third. Time, 1:123-5.
 Fifth race selling, mile and six teenth-Bad News. III tNotter), 1 to 5, won; zal, 1o9 (shining), 5 to 1, sec ond; Import. 95 co. Burns), IS to ,. tihrd. Time, 1:45.
 Sixth race, four and a half furlongs- Melissa, 116 (McCarthy), 25 to l, won: Blackford, 106 (E. Dugan), } to l, sec ond; St. Withhold. 1O6 (Notter). to l, third Time, O:54S-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY

l guarantee you a cure and give y o u reference with permission, to First Nat'l Bank. Jefferson County Savings Bank and the Commercial State Sank, as to my responsibility.
 1006 First Na- tional Bank; off, flee hours 8:30 am. to 2 p.m.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY.

Birmingham will make a great at tempt to capture this afternoons bat tle but with Johnny Duggan handing out the benders it is going to be a hard task for the Barons, and it looks as if they are doomed to drop all their games here. Nashville Banner.
 Yancey has been writing baseball too long to warrant his indulgence in such amaturish yiddish. Nashville, prior to the publication of the above. had won two games from the Barons. In thie first the Volunteers hit Robertaille in one inning. In the second the Barons had played them off their feet until McNeal went into the air, and by one of those accidental finishes, they won out. But neither game was such an overwhelming defeat that the Barons had no chance to win the third a fact which is borne out in the score of the third battle.
 Otis Stockdale has received a pretty diamond studded watch fob of gold as memento of his good work at the Uni versity of North Carolina as coach. for the ball students. It reached the Gray Fox yesterday and bears the inscrip- ton: ''To Otis Stockdale, from the Uni versity of North Carolina Baseball lub.'-Memphis Commercial-Appea
 Otis deserves all the good things that he gets. He is not only fine pitcher, but a fine fel1ow-which is better-to boot.
 Charley Babb is entertaining dear vis- itors just at a time when he must for sake home and happiness for the frontier. His mother, father, sister and brother reached town yesterday from Portland, Ore, and will remain several weeks on d visit But Manager Charles leaves this afternoon with the team for New Orleans.
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Don t fail to hear the lief ferson County Sunday School Chorus, at the High School Auditorium tonight.
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For Board of Reuenue.

out considerably if he had to tear the whole thing down.
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If you want the bes. advertising cuts try the Gawk. Age-Herald
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Bob Spade is to be let out by Cincinnati. and his career in the National league is soon to draw to a close.
 Bill Smith has received a letter from the Cincinnati management, giving him first call on the services of Spade, but it is not probable that he will send for him, as he has more pitchers now than he knows what to do with.
 Another pitcher who helped Atlanta win many games has been shelved by big league club. He is Tom Hughes, who has been sent to Newark by Clarke Griffith. = Atlanta Journal.
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Harry Vaughn is going to set Harry Meek adrift.
 There is queer business. Meek is the hardest hitter that the league ever saw And yet he is such a poor fielder that the Birmingham team cannot put up wiln him.
 Vaughn has bought Catcher Holmes from Louisville. This undoubtedly means that Bill Douglass will play first and Raub and Holmes do the catching.-At- lanta Georgian.
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Meanwhile his guests will be given the freedom of the city.-Memphis Conner cial Appeal
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Tt seems like slanderng the poor um- pires" declared Mike Finn last night. when an uniformed scribe begins charg- ing them with giving Little Rock shade the best of all decisions, but it is an even greater reflection upon the integrity and sportsmanship of Judge Kavanaugh, the president of the league, who appoints these. officials to referee Southern league ball games without showing favoritism to one side or the other. Orleans Picayune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Manager Mike J. Finn of the Travel CTS is satisfied with most of his men, all though he is looking out for a shortstop It is rumored that he has his eye on Starr of Pittsburg, whose services won't be needed now that Honus Wagner is back in the game. With Starr at short the chances are that Billy Page will he kept in the outtield, where his eye has been well skinned during the past few days.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Women's Silk Lisle Hose in tan, plain lace; splendid values at soc, and never sold for less; Friday I m special, 3 pairs ......1sVV
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In a way, Atlanta is up against it right now on the catcher proposition, and i. Meek is let out by Birmingham, and wants to return to his first love of catch ing, it is very probable that he will be given an opportunity to show what he can do. Meek led the league in hitting last year, and stands a chance of doing the same thing this season if he is placed with a club where he feels his work is appre- oiated.-Atlanta Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Rube Teller may have pitched his last game of ball.
 The big fellow is now at his home iu Beaver Falls, Pa, slowly recovering from an illness that his physicians say will keep him out of the game for the remainder of the season, and 1t is doubtful if he ever performs on the slab again.-Atlanta Jour- nal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

Percy Whiting and Bill Smith want 10 know who told Dan Pfennnger he could umpire. Harry Vaughn is issuing the same query anent Tom Brown. Yes, tine campaign is really on now beyond q doubt.-Nashville Tennessean.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-05-26

Souvestre. Memorial de familia.
Bouvier -Colette 6 Ia Cayenita.
Balzac.-La neredera de Bira CUE.
Noir.-La reina de los gitanos.
Mael.-Lo que canta Ell amor.
Salqari. i.-Pescador de ballenas.
Salgari. ri.-1nvlerno en- el Polo Norte
Feval.-Juramento de Laguerdare.
F&val.-Aurora de Nevers.
Feulliet. et.-Novela de un joven pobre
Salgari.-Soberana del Campo de Orc
Salgari.-El rey de los cangrejos.
Mael.-La Gaviota.
Salgari-Naufragos del Ligurla.
Salgari. ri.-Devastaciones de los pi-
rates
Silvestre. Rosa de Mayo.
Mael.-La mujer del captain.
Pont- lest DE princesa 4 modelo.
icouard.-Conhicto entire dos amores
Salgari.
Salgari. mujer del pirata.
Enne ct Delisle, e,-Aventurero de
crimen.
Bernard. La piel del leon.
About-El hombre de IA oreja rota..
Tony Revillon.-El proscripto
Busnach. .-Yerros policiacos.
Potey.-Malambo.
Pon> on du Terrail Diana de Lancv
Vialon.-El hombre del perro mudo,
Salgari.-Los estranguladores.
Salgari. dos wales.
Walter Scott.-Ouintln Durward {.
tomos)
Ponson du errail.-Capitan Coq1e-
licot.
Mael.-El torpedero %.
Salgari.-Los tigres de Ia Malasio.
Salgari.-El Rey del Mar.