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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
PREPARE FOR DRILLS
BIG FIGHTING MACHINES ASSEM-
BILE AT HAMPTON ROADS.
-Four Vessels VIII start Tomorrow for
Drill Grounds. where Annual
Target Practice Will
Begin I'm Few Days.

Old Point Comfort, Va, Aug. S.-The
Atlantic battle fleet anchored In two
long lines In Hampton Roads, off Old
Point, was today a scene of ANNA
ton. the preparations for departure
for the hard work on the drill grounds
south of the Virginia capes being evil
dent on board every one of the fifteen
big lighting machines.
Contrary to custom, except perhaps
In war time, the Sabbath was violated
by several of the ships which were
busy all day coaling. These vessels,
the Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia and
Mississippi. had been ordered to sail
for the target range tomorrow after
noon. and 1t was necessary for them
to coal today.
The remainder of the feet will fol-
low them to the drill grounds as soon
as they get their coal on board. The
record gun practice, for which the
gun crews are now preparing. will
not begin until some time next week.
Comparatively few of the sailors of
the feet have been given shore lib
erty since the fleet steamed into
Hampton Roads on Saturday afteFnooa.
| every man being needed on board.
The battleships will not return to
the Roads for several weeks. but
while they are at sea communication
with Norfolk and Washington will be
maintained by wireless and by means
OF the tender Yankton and the tug
Mohawk which will ply regularly be-
tween the flagship Connecticut and
Old Point.
That portion of the fleet which Twill
go to sea tomorrow will be accom-
panied by the squadron OF auxiliaries
which preceded them to the Roads to
load supplies. 9,
| For the remainder OF the week the
| fleet will maneuver daily, but next
week the serious work OF the cruise
will begin.
The torpedo fiotilla, in command of
| Commander Freeman, is expected to
rejoin the het in about two weeks
and will remain with the flagship for
the remainder of the summer cruise.
| Old Point today was swarmed with
| families and friends of the officers and
men of the fleet. augmented by thous-
| ands of excursionists. The weather
conditions were ideal and the war ves-
sells. riding serenely at anchor In the
| roadstead, presented a beautiful sight
The battleships now anchored in
Hampton Roads are the Connecticut,
| Vermont, Kansas Louisiana, Mime
sofa. New Hampshire. Mississippi
idaho, Georgia, Nebraska, New Jersey
Rhode Island. Virginia, Wisconsin and
ohio. The Kentucky is due to arrive
tomorrow from the League Island navy
yards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
no VISIT COLUMBUS
Secretary Of war Dieki.so. An
nounees That the Presidential
Party WIN spenA three
HOuru n City,

Columbus, Miss.. Aug. s.-(speciai)
lit has been definitely settled that
President Taft win vislt Columbus this
fall. and Hon. J. 4. Harrison this
morning received q letter from SEQ
rotary of War ]. M. Dickinson fixing
Tuesday, Nov 2. a. the date Of his
visit. The presidential party will ar
rive at 1I:2b a. m. from jackson. and
will remain here three hours. leaving
for Birmingham at $3.50 D. m Secre-
tary of War Dickinson and Postmas-
ter General Hitchcock will in all
probability accompany the President
to Columbus, ana Hon. Blewett Har-
rison Lee. general counsel of the II
iinois Central Railroad. 10 expected to
Join the party here.
The Business League will meet
Monday night to arrange the program
for the Presidents visit. It IL PROB
able that the program will embrace
an address at the Industrial Insti-
tute and College and luncheon At
the Hotel Giln1er
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
BOGUS CARD SELLER
CAUGHT IN MOBILE

Mobile. Aug. s.--tSpecial within
twenty-four hours after he shad receiv-
ed notice that man named A. Bren-
nan was working through the south
defraudlng people on intent to sell
cards. which were paid for ana never
delivered. Chief Giblin this afternoon
landed the man. as he stepped from q
bay boat, the arrest following a long
distance communication. from Weather
Observer Ashenberger at Fairhope.
where Brennan had gone for the day
and where Ashehberger recognized him
Ashenberger and Paul e. Rapier had
gone to Fairhope to spend the day and
there met Brennan. Ashenberger yes
terday seeing Brennan trying to sell
him cards and later reading the paper
articles OF his being q fraud. phoned
headquarters ana the arrest followed.
when the bay boat returned late this
afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

Interesting Testimony is expected, es-
peciaily with reference to her inter-
views In her room at her hotel here
with Lieutenant Adams and other om-
GERS OF marines subsequent to her
brothers death. Her references to the
Interview with Lieutenant Adams are
especially looked forward to. 1t being
understood that she has very clear
recollection Of that occasion. taking
with Lieutenant Adams, himself, while
on the stand remembered little, though
he did testify that he told Mrs. Parker
nothing Of Consequence about the trag-
edy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
MARINE NEWS,


Port Eads, La. Aug. s.-Arrived:
Steamers-Carolina. (Aust.), RaRusin,
Pensacola; Abangarez. (Br), Barbrick.
Colon via Port Limon; Harry T. Inge,
(Nor), Sannas. Port Barrios via Puer-
to Cortez and Belize
Sailed: Steamers-Etonian, (Br.).
Jacob SEN Bremen and Antwerp; North
man, Hamilton. Matanzas; Balakani,
(Br.). Starck. Galveston; Mae. Law
renee. Philadelphia; Imperator. (Nor)
Petersen, Bluefields via Cape Gracios:
Viator, (Nor), Thorsen, Ruatan via
Truxillo and Ceiba; Ship-Columbus.
(Ger.), Hashagen, Bremen; Bark-Mat-
ador. (Ger.). Zimdras. Bremen.
Galveston, Tex. Aug. S.-Arrived:
teamers Thelma (Nor.). jaeger. Vera
cruz; Disa (Swed). Ingvardsen, From
terra; Progresso eNor.). Hansen, Cuban
ports.
sailed: None
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
COAL MINER KILLED
IN FIGHT AT DORA

Birmingham. Aug. e.-lSpecial.l-
General Crenshaw was shot and killed
today at Dora, In walker County. By
Clay Blanchett as the result Of a quar-
rel which started over trivial matter.
A brother sof Crenshaw was present
at the time and barely missed a bull
let Blanehett surrendered and 10 now
In the jail at Jasper.
Crenshaw 10 survived by big fam
lily. He was a coal miner. The quar-
rel took place In Blanchett's store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
STATE EMBALMERS
HAVE BILL IN LEGISLATURE

{ wallace c, John, John Angwin and
d. a. Echois of Birmingham, j. j.
Dorsey Of opelika and P. b. Dickson
of Mobile, all members Of the State
Board Of Embalmers. arrived In the
city yesterday 90 look after soe1e bills
now pending before the Legislature.
Tilford Leak, of this city. Is also a
member Of the state Board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
FINN WILL NOT
CLAIM SABRE

Memphis, Tenn. Aug. S.-(Special.)-
According to Manager Finn, Little
Rock Associated Press reports credit
ing him with claiming First Baseman
Sabre. by waiver, are entirely mislead-
ing Finn said he knew nothing what
ever about the deal and that Scoops
Carey would continue at first for the
Travellers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
YACHT TRIALS SOON BEGIN.
Results VIII Determine Opponents fol
Chairman Craft

Marble Head, Mass. Aug. S.-The sec
ond German yacht invasion of Ameri-
and there are nineteen Yankee aspi-
rants for the honor of making up the
trio that will defend the President Taft
and Governor Draper cups in the In
the thirtieth.
The German trial races were held at
Kiel in June, and the yachts Hevalta.
Seehund II. and Marguerite were Sc
boats. The American trials will begin
off this port on the sixteenth and Will
continue until the committee decides
which three boats are the fastest un-
dor all conditions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
BROOKLYN SCOUTS AFTER
MEMPHIS INFIELDER

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. S.-(special.l-
President Doyey. of the Boston Ma
tIonals, has allowed the option on In
until recently leading batter Of the
Southern League, to expire. Acting
for Brooklyn, Larry sutton. scout,
commenced negotiations for the player
today. sutton is also after other
SOuthern plaYerS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
Hold Turkey In Cheek.

Paris Aug. S.-Great satisfaction is
felt here that Germany Is supporting
the representations of the protective
powers upon Turkey for the necessity
OF a peaceful solution of the Turko-
Greek dispute over Crete. The status
quo existing at the time of the evacu-
alton of Crete by the international
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
bridge Foreman browns J..

Hazelhurst. Ca, Aug. S.-Foreman
w. e. Kohler of the Georgia and
Florida steel bridge construction crew.
which is dredging the Altamaha, was
drowned last night. The foreman fell
from the boat, and, being unable to
swim, sank before he could be res.
eued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09
KILLS HIS COMPANION.
Frolfe Becomes Quarrel and Ends Fa-
tally

Chaska, Tenn, Aug. S.--Joe Burnfin,
aged 30 was shot and instantly killed
today by Brandon Mcmahon. S5. Nc
Mahon, in a playful mood. knocked of
Bnrnhn's hat. Enraged at this. Burn
fin attacked Mcmahon with a stick of
wood. knocking him down.
While lying on the ground Mcmahon
drew his revolver and fired three shots.
One bullet struck Burnfin near the
heart, killing him instantly. Mcmahon
surrendered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

New Orleans Aug. s.-Reports re-
ceived here from the orange growing
section OF Louisiana, state that wniie
the ants In many sections nave
wrought damage. the general condi-
ton OF the crop is satisfactory and
good yield IL expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

Parkersburg. w. va. Aug. 81
Former Mayor r. II. Thomas fell
dead today while sitting on the front
porch of HE home. Heart disease SUI
perindaced by extreme heat is ascribed
as the cause of hts heath.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

Roseland, La, Aug. S.-Followine
dispute over game of cards here
today. Al Hiilebert shot Albert Jayrox.
There il little hope for the latter's re-
covery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

troops alone was promised 20 Turkey
and II 10 considered that energetic ac-
tion 10 necessary az Constantinople to
prevent Turkey advancing fresh pre-
tensions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-09

In the course Of few days, improved ap-
paratus of great cost and that has required many
months Of labor to install, will be completed in
our electrical plants. This makes possible
standard Of service heretofore unknown in
Montgomery.
Following this is campaign Of business de-
velopment such as never before inauguated in
the industry and rates that will make the peo-
pie Of metropolitan cities wonder IS 4's~ '''a +
The Montgomery Light and Water Power
Company has already proven great faith in
Montgomery and in anticipation OF an era in
growth of Montgomery proposes to spend hum
dreds of thousands Of dollars in addition to
those already distributed
1t is generally conceded that the aggressive
ness of the company is not only a considerable
factor in its own affairs but in that of the pros
penty Of Montgomery. The results of this
agressiveness are or will be apparent in many
quarters. Contrast the brilliantly lighted bust
ness district of Montgomery with the dismal,
spooky thoroughfares Of many other cities
Note the well preserved streets that have been
saved the wearing and marring transportation
Of thousands Of tons Of coarse fuels that now
pass qiACuy tiiOuSii PiPCo Aito uAC AOIAACo'
lhink OF the smokeless power that offers the
real inducement to industry. There is not a
busine concern in Montgomery that does not
now participate in the benefits from this con-
structve, far-reaching creative policy.
This announcement is not for the purpose Of
directly securing few paltry dollars in patron
age nor to divert the small volume Of possible
business that some may choose to dispose
toward kerosene on the experimental game be-
ing carried on under the sancti6ed name Of
competition. This is a pledge from an institr-
ton that has never broken faith with the city it
serves, to the community that has been generous
to it, that this company will double its energies
toward greater and more prosperous Mont
gomery.
Montgomery Light and Water
Power Company
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-18

II Good Assortment of Mems
and Young Mems Suits
Fine Worsted and Cashmeres
Our line of 1000, 1850 and 1850, are we'll
made of worsted and cashrneres in the
latest cuts and patterns.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-18

Our 800 and 1850 suits
We Oh llenge any Clothing House in America
to give you better values than ours All made
with Hair Cloth Fronts. hand turned collars, and
GUARANTEED in every way. Investigate and
be convinced.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-18

pr the Eggs or gold cake to be eaten
with the above.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-18

together and fry in deep fat.-rhe
Housskeeper.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-09-18

a victim of long standing"
Read saTbe Road tn WefIvilIa . in
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of its orbit, and the latter is almost
circular.
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
EAST BARNARD

Mrs. L. d. Leavitt still remains seri-
ously i'll.
Wade Miller returned Sunday to his
work at Windsor.
Mrs. Eva Miller of Windsor lie visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Leao visited satur
day at ]. G. Derosie's in South Pomfret-
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Adams spent satur-
day with Mrs. Henry Dutton at South
Royalton.
Miss Minnie Barup of Washington
came Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Evard Boyden.
Mrs. Albert Cutting and Gladys Wing
left Friday for Lyme, N. H., to spend
several weeks.
Miss Hazel Leao returned home Friday
from Norwich, where she had been to vis-
it Mrs. Hattie Brigham.
Miss Ruth Wheeler returned Friday
from Canaan, N. H., and is visiting her
brother, Lester Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Campbell and
Adelbert Campbell spent Christmas at Os-
car Campbell's in Tunbridge.
Public installation OF officers at East
Barnard grange, Jan. s. An oyster sup
per will be served after the installation.
Mrs. Ada Spaulding Of South Royalton
and son, Harold Of Montpelier, who had
been visiting Myrtle Webb Curtis, re-
turned Sunday to their homes.
DIR. n. L. Keith OF Milford, Mass, and
DR.. Avis Keith of Gloucester, Mass,
spent Christmas with their mother and
sister, Mrs. Maria Keith and Mrs. Eva
Graves.
There will be New Years sociable,
Dec. 81, al Grange hall, East Barnard.
A debate, Resolved, That a young man
living in the country until OF age is bet
ter fitted for life's work than one who
lives in the CITY," Marching will be in
order. All come and watch the old year
out and the new year in.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
A mAlDsN's WAY.

A nifty dress. q roguish smile.
That's q maidon's way;
A BIT nirtAtious an the while,
That's a maiden's way:
Perhaps = new beau every night
or fancy boBnets cut Of sight,
Perhaps ter gai,ors in = plight
That's a maidsn's way.
A laugh that's filled with witehins grace.
That's a maiden's way:
Or else a shy l0sok on her face.
That's a naiden'a way;
A simple word that makes men try
To scale the mountain. sail the sky,
Or stick a dragon In the eye,
That's q maiden's way
word OF sympathy and love,
That's a maiden's way;
When skies are darkened up above,
That's a maiden's way;
A trust more true than heavens bliss
Companionship when fate's amiss.
A cheering word-a simple kiss,
That's a maiden's way.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
PITTsFIELD

Mrs. F. W. Day was in Bethel day
last week.
Misses Zilpha and zilpah Ranney wer,
in Rutland last week.
Mrs. Frank Bishop spent two days Of
last week in Rutland.
Rev. F. w. Day of Franklin spent last
week with his wife at F. L. Ranney's.
Mrs. Josephine Houghton has gone tc
Northfeld to spend some time with hel
daughter.
Mrs. Mary Barnard and child Of Pitts.
field spent Sunday with her brother,
Frank Bishop, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Brown and Miss
lzah Ranney of Rutland spent Christmas
at the Mountain View House.
Next Sunday will be observed as Mis-.
sionary day at the Methodist church. The
pastor will preach missionary sermon
in the morning.
Beginning Tuesday evening, Jan. 4,
and continuing till Friday evening, Jan.
z, special services viii be held at the
Methodist church in observance OF the
Week Of Prayer. The general topic for
the week will be, "The field We cultivate;
the forces We use.' II is earnestly desired
that everyone shall participate In these
services.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30

church and the quarterly conferences I'M
til his sickness two years ago. He held
the office Of lister for a term OF years,
Mr.. Slack was a devoted husband, indul-
gent parent, obligiag neighbor, respected
townsman, end will be greatly missed by
everyone.
Aug. 6, Mr.. and Mrs. Slack went to
Manchester, n. H., to visit her brother,
Pearly o. Chapman, and before their visit
was completed he was taken i'll and kept
growing worse. Two weeks before his
death bis son, Carl, and daughter, Edna,
went there to assist their mother TO care
for him, the other sons going for awhile
also.
Funeral services were held at the home
Of p. o. Chapman Sunday at p. m.
They had many relatives and friends in
that city. Further services we're held at
the South Meadow church Tuesday after
noon, Dec. p, Rev. F. II. Perkins offiei-
ating; r. w. Thurber, funeral director,
assisted by Frank E. DeGoosh. Mrs. w.
c. Durham presided at the organ, with
quartet OF w. c. Durham, George W.
Hooker, Mrs. NJ. II. Dickinson and Mrs.
r. j. Hutton. The church was tilled with
mourning relatives and friends.
Among the out-of-town people were
his two brothers, Henry, Curtis and wife,
Clinton Slack and wife of Berlin, Harley
Slack and wife of Northfeld, Walter
Beckwith and wife of Chelsea, nephews
and niece OF deceased; Bert Heath and
wife. Joe Spear and wife OF West New
bury, Carl Smith and wife, Oscar Smith
and wife OF West Fairlee, Lorenzo Spear
and wife of Vershire, Dea. Norris Hub
bard of West Fairlee Center.
The floral tributes consisted OF pillow
OF roses and lilies from his wife with the
words, " Husband, in purple imniortelles;
harp with one string broken from his
with "Father" across the bot
tom; wreath from p. o. Chapman and
family, "At Rest" long spray Of white
Charles Chapman and family,
Manchester, N. II. spray Of carnations,
Scion ID. Bugbee and family, Concord,
n. H.. spray OF cut flowers from friends
in Bradford; Gala lily and other flowers,
B. r. Slack and family.
The four sons we're the bearers. Nine
we're present and each one
cast a white carnation on the casket in |
The open grave. The several deacons
present, together with the members OF the
Meadow church, we're seated with the
This is the fourth deacon
hat has died in town in the past three
years
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
IT PAYS 10 BE HONEST.
u Sewers Dyspepsia Tablets Would
not Cure Indigestion We Gould
not Afford to Recommend
Them.

It is easy enough to claim q remedy
will cure stomach trouble, but when we
tell you that we have been selling seay-
er's Dyspepsia Tablets for q long time
now and that nothing we know OF gives
such universal satisfaction in the treat
meqt Of dyspepsia and Indigestion you
can readily understand why we continue
to seh them over our guarantee. And ii
may interest you to know that We make
sales almost every day 10 people " DO have
been sent here for Sewers Dyspepsia tab
lets By those who themselves have been
greatly benefited. For weakened energy.
loss Of appetite, nervousness, heartburn,
sour stomach, wind beiching, fullness
sitter eating and other symptoms OF indi-
gestion, Sewers Dyspepsia tablets are al
NEST sure 70 bring relief. They put new
life ia the stomach, create strength.
steady the serves, enrich the blood and
invigorats every nerve, muscle and organ
in the body. Have confidence, Tor IL aft
er using one box Of Seaver's Dyspepsia
tablets you are not greatly benefited n. A.
Leonard, Randolph, D. o. Goodno, .Roch-
ester, or @. n. Miller, Bethel, win nay
back your money.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
NEWS IN TOWNS ABOUT
coRINTH

Aaron Eastman and Ida May Farron
were married last week Monday.
Wallace Chalmers has q new span OF
horses to do his teaming. Ed. Church is
the driver.
The Christmas tree and exercises at the
South Meadow church were well attended
and well rendered. The children showed
a thorough training by their teacher,
Miss Grace Harding. Every child was
remembered by bag OF candy. Mrs. +.
n. Perkins received q nice fur coat from
the several people Of the parish, which
was a great surprise to her.
Saturday evening, the people were noti-
fled that John NJ. Knight bad been killed
the day before at Somerville, Mass, while
attempting to cross the railroad track at
that place. There were trains coming
each way and as be stepped one side to
avoid one he was hit by the other one
and instantly killed. His body was
brought to town Monday and funeral was
held Tuesday. He had been in Boston
and vicinity for the past two months.
Death Of Dea. Chandler Julius Slack
Dea. Chandler Julius Slack was born in
Chelsea, Nov. II, 1912, and died in Man
chester, n. H., Dec. ~, 1903, Of harden
ing OF the liver after over two years Of i'll
health. He was one OF family OF ten
children, seven sons and three daughters,
being the seventh son. His parents were
james and Rosetta (Campbelll Slack.
Only two brothers survive, Curtis o. Of
Chelsea and Henry OF NoIthfield.
When be became Of age. Mr.. Slack en-
listed in Co. /, 3rd Vt. Volunteers, and
served during the remainder OF the Civil
war.
Nov. %, 1865, he was united in mar
riage to Mary r. Chapman Of West Fair
lee, who survives him, together with
their four sons, Bert +. and Dan G. OF
this town, Carl d. OF Bradford and
George NJ. OF New bury, and one daugh-
ter, Edna, Mrs. VIM. r.. Young) OF
South Fairlee, and twenty grandchildren. |
Mr.. Slack has always lived in town
since his marriage and on the same farm,
until two years ago bis health was so
poor that he sold the farm to his son,
Dan, and vent TO live with his son, Bert, /
visiting among the other children when
be was able.
Mr.. Slack and wife united with the F. |
W. B. church at the South Meadow
church In 1878 and he was elected deacon |
the following year and has held that
office continuously since then. He was
Sunday school superintendent for 25
years and chorister during that period.
He was always a constant attendant of
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
The Mcclellan Case.

States Attorney ]. c. Jones Of Rutland
was in town last week looking into the
case between the town and Frank McCol-
lom. Several weeks ago Norman McCol-
lom decided his back farm and personal
property to the town OF Pitts6eld with
the understanding that the town was to
take care OF him during the remainder Of
his life. Bis claims ct the time were that
bis family was abusive and be could not
live with them. His wife held the decd
Of the village home, be having only life
lease.
After his wife and son learned what he
had done they we're not pleased with the
affair and after = few days Mr.. McCollom
asked to have bis property given back to
him, but after careful consideration the
selectmen thought best not to grant his
request and there has been more or less
trouhls over the matter ever since.
One DAY last seek the son, Frank Nc
Colon, went % the barn on this farm
which vas decided 10 the town and drew
home q small load Of hay. States At
tQrneg Jones came and Investigated the
matter from the beginning and be was Ar
rested and fined g25 and costs.
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Gettlnq Wise.

Il want to be well informed, said the
ambitious girl Il want to know what's
going on"
We'll" answered Miss Cayenne, Il
would suggest that you get one Of
those telephones that will put you on
line with Eve or six other subscrib-
ers."