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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
LETTER FROM Mr.. S. P. POWELL
He Declines to Become Candidate For
Republican Nomination For House
Of Delegates Says Republicans Have
Committed Themselves to Demo-
cratic Candidates.

, 70 The Free Lance.
In one Of last week = issues Of vonr
paper my name was mentioned as a
PROBABLE nominee Of the Republican
party or Spotsylvania and Fredericks-
trict.
Before then had been frequently
asked 10 become a candidate and since
Then many more such requests have
been made and letters of inquiry re-
ceived- | desire 10 finally and definitely
answer these through the columns OF
your paper.
| am in the actual practice of law in
Spotsylvania and adjoining counties and
am also running a farm Of $50 acres
which | bought from my father and
mother and which have not yet en-
trely paid for and my time * very
fully occupied. / could not afford, from
financial standpoint. to make the
night even though success were a GER
tainty. Before the Democratic primary.
however, / had thought that il there
was spontaneous and united demand
for me from a harmonious, enthusiastic
and militant party to accept the nomi-
nation and make the fight. | might
do so If no other suitable man would.
But since the returns from the Demo-
cratic primary show that large numbers
of Republicans at every precinct in the
county, except Belmont, and perhaps
Faulconers, have so far forgotten the
glorious achievements and great princi-
Piles and policies of the Republican party
as TO bind themselves to vote for the
Democratic candidate by DESTROYING
their freedom in the shambles of a
Democratic primary, | have decided not
TO accept the nomination or become a
candidate even though it should be Of
tered me without contest.
The returns from the Democratic pri-
mary show that a majority Of the quail
hedvo in the district has already been
cast under binding pledge TO support
the nominee therein and il the primary
IL legal and binding then no man eX-
cept Mr.. Coleman can he elected 20 the
legislature except by the dishonor Of
the constituents who would have to
violate their pledge to the Democratic
party IN order TO vote for him. thank
those Republicans who desired me TO
become the party's candidate and who
did not desert their party's platform
and flag before the Democratic primary
charge and fall beneath its juggernaut
wheels.
Very respectfully.
S. p. Powell.
Belmont. Va. Aug "a 1909
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
TOURNAMENT AND DANCE

At tournament at st. Julian. q"
the home of Mr.. q. T. Boulware, Wed
nesday evening, the following were the
successful knights: First Halsey Dick
lnson, Knight of Richmond, crowned
Miss Jennie Boulware. of Richmond.
queen.
Second-Thos. Dickinson, Knight of
Portsmouth, crowned Miss Mary Sed-
don first maid of honor.
Third-Henry Dickinson, Knight of
Moss Side, crowned Miss Marye second
maid.
After the tournament the crowd re-
paired to the home of Messrs. Fitzhugh
and Fulton Conway, where q picnic
supper was enjoyed, after which dane
ing was engaged in until late hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
A SELF MADE MAN

Rev. Henry Pugh, Of Louisiana.
formerly of Caroline county. will preach
next Sunday morning and night at
Bowling Green Baptist church fifth
Sunday.
Mr.. Pugh was born near Bowling
Green and was ambitious to be educated.
He left here forty years ago, earned
enough money 10 send himself TO Gin
ton College. Mississippi. and thence 10
the Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary. He has been a useful man and
II is believed that a large congregation
Will greet him next Sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
JUSTICES TRIAL


John Macon Holiday, a justice. held
special session Of his court az Stubs
I. o.. Spotsylvania county. Tuesday.
10 try VIM. ID. Corbin. charged under a
warrant sworn out by Hon. Jas. l..
Powell with the larceny 81 riYe quarts
OF corn. Several witnesses were ex-
amined, case argued on both sides by
lawyers. when Justice Holiday deliver
ed his opinion in a speech Of one hour.
holding COrbin guilty and imposing
hne Of - and costs. An appeal was
taken and the case will be tried in Judge
Mason's court at the October term.
Attorney 5. Peter Powell represented
his father. Mr. J. l.. Powell. and Mr..
Frederick W. Coleman Mr. Corbin
The case promises to be interesting
There We're some eight hundred or more
people at Stubs on Tuesday, "A colored
meeting going on at that place
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
"A GOLDEN CHANCE"

To those who have weak eyes or need
glasses, a golden chance is pow afford
ed by the visit to this city Of the expert
refractionist of the Hopkins Optical
Co., of Baltimore, Md. No matter how
bad your eyes are or how many others
have failed. consult the expert free.
Glasses are furnished at special low
prices. For further particulars, see adj.
i'm our columns.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
TAKEN TO ASYLUM

Mr.. Henry Haislop, who was adj
judged lunatic in a justice peace court
of Spotsylvania, was brought here Wed
nesday by Sheriff Turnkey and delivered
TO an agent of the Western State Hos.
pital 10 be taken TO StauntOn. Mr..
Haislip was a Confederate soldier anc
lived near McHenry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
BOWLING -TRUSL0W

Married at the residence of the Of
iiciating minister ON upper Main street.
fredericksburg. Va. the evening of
August 18th. 1909. Mr. John +. Bowling
and Miss Lillian NJ. Truslow. both OF
fredericksburg. Rev. DIR. T. 5. Dun
away performed the marriage ceremony.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
CAROLINE CONFEDERATE REUNION

The reunion of the Confederate vet
Grams of Caroline, which was to have
been held at Bowling Green Aug. 25th,
was put off until Sept. LIST A large
crowd is expected. There will be speak
ing, and in the evening n play will be
given.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
POWELL ADBURY

Mr. Waller Powell and Miss Mary
Tadbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jonathan Tadbury, both of Spotsyl-
vania county. were married Wednes-
day in the Clerk 5 Office at Spotsyvania
C. H.. Rev. Decatur Edwards offici-
ating.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
QUICK TRIP IN AUTO
U. S. Senator TaliaferrO Here.

United States Senator J. p. Talia-
ferro, of Florida, formerly of Orange.
and Messrs. Shackelford, Parker and
voolfolk left Orange Thursday morning
at 20 O'Clock in Senator Taliaferro's au.
tomobile and arrived here at II O'Clock.
They visited the game of ball, drove
around the city and returned to Orange
in the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
CARVER ROBINSON

Arthur E. Carver, cashier Of the
bank at Montross, Westmoreland coun-
ty, and Miss Alice X. Robinson, Of the
same place. were married at Annapolis.
Md, Wednesday. by Rev. w. F. Rob
arfe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
THE PUBLIC BUILDING

Bids Are Invited for Building Same.
Bids are invited for the pub
lie building To be erected in this city by
the u. ). Government Copies Of the
drawings and specifications can be seen
by calling on Postmaster John NJ. Crit
fin. Of this city. custodian of the site.
or Supervising Architect Jas. Knox
TAYLOR. at Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
FOR SALE-FOR RENT

+ Oh oAI1E7- EON hEN3
Desirable residence on Charles street
tor sale. Price and terms reasonable.
Good residence, with modern improve
msnts. on Prince Edward street, for rent.
Very desirable. Apply to
Jno. ". Al.ison, Jr.,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
A BIG BEET

Mr.. J. A. Willoughby, of Spotsyl-
vania, brought TO our Office a table
beet which weighs pounds and is u
inches in circumference.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
For All
Kinds of Leather

Sole Leather. sides. Strips and Blocks,
either Hemloek or Oak.
Harnefs Leather. Betting and Laeing,
all sizes.
CAT Skins and Blacksmith Aprons.
We don't handle anything but the best
All guaranteed to give perfect setisiac-
tion as to prices, etc. n.
John G. fiurkamp Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
NOTICE TO TEACHERS
AND PATRONS

The Aqua District School Board will
meet at Ebenezer schoolhouse Saturday,
September 4th, at 10 O'Clock, for the
purpose of contracting with teachers.
All applicants will please be present
and present a certificate of value for
the coming school term.
r. A. Cloe, Dist. Clerk,
26a3 Stafford Co. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28

Just received consignment of Hook
ing Valley Cider Mills, wood roller. All
sizes at M. S. Chancellor's Farmers
Supply Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Wheat, S5c to $l.O0; corn, 80 to 50;
meal, $l.75 to $l.85; oats, so to 90; old
hens, live, 10 to IL; spring chickens, IA
TO 10 per pound; eggs, 81 to p; lard 10
to II; ducks; live,8 to 10; turkeys, live.
10; butter, IS to 25; country hams, l3
to Is; Irish potatoes, 60 to 20; lambs,
81. so to 81; hides, green, 6 to z; dry
sailed, 8 to 9; dry hides, 10 to IA; calf
skins No. l, $l.00 to $1.25; baled hay,
Sl4 to $l7 per ton; leaf sumac, 20 to as
per 100; hogs, IL; beef, live weight,
3 to 4; pork, 6 to 1-2; wool, % to 30
per Id; veal, 5 l-2 to 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
SERVICES IN STAFFORD

Protracted services will commence
Sunday night at Ebenezer NJ. f. church
IN Stafford and continue throughout the
week. Preaching at Antioch Sunday
at IL o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
NEW WORLDS RECORD

Hamburg Belle, a daughter of the
great Axworthy 2:15l-4 defeated
Uhlan in their match race at Cleveland.
o., on Wednesday, and set two new
worlds records, one for the fastest
record ever procured in trotting race,
and the other for the fastest two heats
ever trotted, her time being 2:Ol a
and POI ga.
Immediately after the first heat she
was sold to Mr.. II. Nj. Hanna for $50
900.
Hamburg Belle POI IA is sister to
Bow Axworthy 2:22 IA, owned by Mr..
A. Randolph Howard, of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28

Use Armour's fertilizers for fall
crops Sold by Decker & Alrich. They
have a high grade animal bone also.
Best grade of timothy and other grass
Seeds
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28

Carload Of Tongueless Disc Harrows
just received at NJ. S. Chancellor's
Farmers Supply Store. Come in and
examine same before buying.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
AGRICULTURAL LIME FOR SALE

High grade Ground Lime In 100 pound
Rags at IS 30 per ton in car at depot.
WIN order car after Aug. 1st. send me
your orders. NJ b Rowe,
i31l1m fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28

Drop in and take a look at the Su-
perior Drill at M. S. Chancellor's
Farmers Supply Store. Car load just
received.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
S0UTHWORTH-ATKINS

Miss Bessie Lee Atkins and Aubrey
Leslie SOuthworth, both of Caroline
county, were married at Rockville. Md.
Thursday, by Rev. S. r. White.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28

The lenses are positively the
finest pebbles and are made es-
pecially to suit each individual
eye.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-28
DEMONSTRATIONS

40 New Yo
P.S. }. Willard Adams sells cur pair
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
ELDERS CARRY GOSPEL TO
RE0RGANlTEa HEADQUARTER

Chicago, ILL.,. July PA group OF
Is elders Of the Northern States mis-
Sion visited and held meetings in I.a-
moni. the headquarters of the Rcorgan-
lite church. on the 18th. 18th, 18th and
18th of June, 1909, under the direction
of Elder German E. Ellsworth, preSt-i
dent of the mission.
The Reorsanized church was placed
at our disposal for our services and
priesthood meetings with the under.
standing that they should follow in de-
fence of their claims. For this cour-,
tesy We expressed our appreciation as
there was no other suitable place where
we could have held forth.
There is only one other house of wor-
ship in Lamont, the Methodist church,
which was too small for our services
During the day our elders visited every
homo in Lamont. distributing tracts
and literature. finding many good, hon-
est-hearted people. sincere and hon
est in their religious convictions, wliu.5
Of course. have been misguided from
the path of the great latter-day work.
We found some of the old people VINO
freely preached the question of polyg-
, amy and voluntarily expressed to us
that they knew that 1t originated In
Nauvoo, and that 1t was taught and
practised in Nauyoo long before the
exodus of the main body of the Church.
We did not appear in their midst for
the purpose OF controversy as that is
| contrary to our method of doing mis-
| sionary work and also to the spirit 0 =
| the gospel, but TO deliver to them the
fitness OF the everlasting gospel as re-
stored to the Prophet Joseph Smith.
However. We were attacked by Mr.. He
man C. Smith. their church historian.
In his addresses on the evenings Of
June. IS. II and 1s. He made an effort
to prove The apostacy of the Church
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31

even as early as 1881. during 4, s.
time and presidency of the pronh NJ lie Z
also attacked us as usual on nnI,ss:: tte !.
blood atonement ,recontirinationsss smy.
REORGANIZATION OF the Church 4; aiin I'd a
valleys of the mountains uuotina 1hs
various authorities what he % ron
I to SUIT MS purpose and to bolster a, ~
ms assertions. His remarks carried N. "
same spirit as is characteristin'ea ' s t'le
their elders. that OF abuse and y. =, All
OF personal character Of Presis SICK
Young and other early Church nff e,'ueht
In an editorial IN the Saints. H ,ssrs.
OF June 23.7in commenting nm nos 'x.l
visit to Lamont, that paper h.s o ~
following to say. I'VE wish ,,t,,,. ma
nass some criticisms on the man 80, =
Utah. We do not wish. howeve,r s y ~
4 crltlclze them IN any harsh. unfairsFeo.
sc :, spirit First, we will say tbs,g
Stl the ir3deportinentl Hiti possibly fna 49,
5ceptton) was such as to be rref, IN:
to them as men and to their f!hrr. s.a
So far as we observed they contI,,atts;
themselves In n gcntlcmenly inann NAVAL
and IN their attack upon lis as r nns
pie. they We're for tho most part 80
and frank and evincod u care for ol ,..n
personal feelings that was com,non nss
sablc. our elders may, and We tr,,..
do. proatably pursue a similar cnnsss
toward all antagonists" 'i 70
We 90 not Know what the "one a,
lcf'letloil vas which they have refnr.
4ence to. Ster-
In behalf OF the elders who v,s,ta.
Lamont we desire to express our r@' ~ Z
probation for the courteous traat -, ~
2whicliswe received at the hands az Az
people generally. = - Nne
WE. VAN DYKE. JR y
PRESIDENT North Illinois Conference
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31

ham conference), July 10. eleven per.
sons were baptized into the Church Or
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FL
der David G. Watson officiating for
five. and Elder Isaac Jacobs admin
istering the sacred rite to six, who
were all confirmed at the same service
There We're about leo saints and friends
present. n.
At a meeting held at the baths IN
Leicester nottingham conference),
July 3, Elder Matthew II. Shaw bap-
tized three persons into the Church.
One convert was bapttzed on July II,
in the sea at rorauay Gondon con-
ference). Elder Albert Hcnder perform
ing the ordinance.
Sunday, July H. three converts re-
ceivei BAPTISM in the Glossop Road
Baths, Sheffield (Sheffleld conference),
at the hands of Elder Leffel A. Bean.
Confirmation took place at the waters
edge. There was good attendance
Of saints and frinds to witness the
sacred ordinance. e.
One convert In the Birkenhead branch
liverpool conference) was baptized
in the Mersey at Wallasey, July 10, Ell
der Archie B. Larsen performing the
ceremony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
EXPERIENCE OF TWO
ELDERS IN MINNESOTA

On the morning of June 90. my COM
panion and I started to canvass on our
way to Norway Lake, Mimi, Is miles
distant, where we contemplated holding
meeting in the evening. We found many
friends and had number of very in
teresting conversations with the people
which all tended to retard our progress.
At 5 O'Clock we found we We're six
miles from Norway. Lake and held back
by a rainstorm, so we decided there was
not time enough to reach our destina-
ton and advertise our meeting for the
evening, SO concluded to go to Sun
burg, a distance of three miles We
endeavored to secure the schoolhouse
for meeting but We're unsuccessful
We chose a prominent street corner and
announced our meeting. Before the
appointed time, feeling unequal to the
task before US. we retired to a secluded
place in a deep trench where we sought
the Lord in prayer Our meeting opened
with two persons as audience, but soon
increased to about 40 interested listen
ers AT the close of the meeting, after
explaining the method of doing our
work and waiting for two hours with
out receiving an invitation for enter
tain,nent, we decided to leave town
After retracing our footsteps and can
wasting unsuccessfully all the houses
for two miles from town, discouraged,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
SAN FRANCISCO
CONFERENCE NEWS

San Francisco, July 21.--The saints
and elders of San Francisco and Oak
land We're favored with visit from
President Robinson, Sunday, July 10,
and his discourses We're replete with
good counsel and beautiful thoughts.
The mission has lost one of its faith
Sful and energetic elders in the person
of Clarence F.. Jones of Cedar City,
Utah, who has just been released after
over % months of faithful service.
Conference President Jacob Magleby.
and Elder Alvin ISeddington will spend
Pioneer day at Gridley> where they will
participate in the days festivities at.
the colony.
Elders FAIR and Harris have been
recently transferred from Oakland to
Eureka where they will assist in doing
county work.
The elders in this conference are all
well and are pursuing their labors with
determination and vigor.
JACOB MAGLEBY.
Conference President
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
0BAPTlsMs IN THE
BRITISH MISSION

A baptismal service was held in
Manchester at the Gorton Baths (Man-
chester conference), July 6, at which
two candidates received the ordinance,
Elders Human c. Taylor and ]. G..
Larsen, Jr., officiating. One member
was from the Oldham branch and the
other from Manchester
One member was added to the
Church by baptism at "Deseret" (Lon-
don conference) on July q, Elder A.
B. Needham officiating. This member
is In the Holloway branch. Two 9TH
er baptisn1s in the same place on
June 80, Elder o. +. Real performing
the ordinance.
baptismal service was held at
Nuneaton Baths birmingham confer
ence), Sunday, July II. when eight
members were added to the Church,
Elders Elisha Peck, Jr., and Clement
l.. .Rawlins performing the ceremony.
Appropriate addresses We're made by
Elders Joseph Parkinson, James w.
Phillips, and President Lorenzo II.
Durrant Combinations took place in
the afternoon services.
on July II, a baptismal service was
held at Aberdeen, two candidates re-
iiceiving the ordinance at the hands of
Elder A. H. Burt. During the services
Elder r. S. Eccles spoke on the sacred
ness Of the ordinance
AT Belfast Qrisf conferencel, on
July 10, another member was added to
the Church by baptism, Elder A. l..
Rogers officiating.
At a service held under the direc-
ton Of President J. B. Merrill in the
Victoria Baths, Nottingham (Notting-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
THIRTY YEARS Al MISSIONARY

In the story of the life of Brigham
F. Duftin there is material for one Of
the finest romances ever told. with
hardships and thrilling episodes
enough to fill book In a recent
interview Elder Duffin gave a brief
narrative of his career as n mission
airy and frontiersman, covering a per-
iod of 80 years His hctne is now In
Provo, but he is at present in Salt
Lake on business.
His fathers family came to Utah in
1858, and including himself and sons,
have served about 80 years on mis-
sions. preaching the gospel, largely in
foreign lands.
Il Brigham f. was born in Salt Lake
City, March 30. 1858. In 1853, the fam
lily were called to colonies and estab-
lieh settlements in Utah's Dixie.
and in 1878, Brigham was called
to Arizona to pioneer that territory,
build up settlements and teach the
Indians. For 80 years he has been on
the frontiers engaged in this work.
spending 10 years among the aborig-
ines, principally the Navajoes. He fill
led a 2-year mission in 1898. in the
Central States, being engaged with
others in reopening the gospel work
in Missouri
In 1901, Elder DufIin went with his
family to Colonia Morelos, Sorona.
Mexico, and assisted in establishing
that colony. He resided there until 1905,
when he was honorably released to come
to Provo, where he could give his chil-
dren the advantages of the best schools
of the country.
During his pioneer and missionary
life Elder Dufiin has reared ~ chill
dren. one of his sons has filled a for
eign mission, and another son, Jesse
r.. is now filling a mission in Aus
tralia. Despite his 80 years of mis-
sionary and frontier life. Elder Duflin
is a robust, well preserved man, OF
a genial, happy spirit. and full of zeal
for the cause of truth. His brother,
James G.. Duftin of Provo. was for
many years president OF the Central
States mission,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-31
DIRECTED BY THE LORD.
God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to PERFORM

While walking from Isabella. to Man.
moth, Missouri, a distance of about "a
miles, we lost our way, write Elders
u. I. Brown and l.. j. Murdoch in Tia.
bona the Elders Journal. While wan.
5dering through the woods, we cane r.
a farm house about IL o'clock noon. Tia
gentleman who owned the place hal
just come in for dinner. We told him
our business and he seemed to h
pleased to meet US and invited US 10 eat
We accepted the invitation and after3
dinner as we We're sconversing with him
on the divine origin Of the Book ~
Mormon. explaining how Lehi and hi,
family left Jerusalem and came to this
country, his wife handed us a Book Of
Mormon, with the inquiry, isn't thI,
one Of your books?" We asked whera
she got the book and she replied that
her daughter brought it from Okla
homa. We asked her il she had read
it and the answer was, YES. two or
three times. and 1t is the best book
I ever read.' She also told us thai
as she was reading 1t one day her
brother-in-law came in ana said he
wouldn't have one of these books IN
his house for ten dollars. She tod
him to take a seat and she would read
to him. After perusing several chan.
LerS ne SSeeIlleu2 somewhat surprised ami
wished to borrow the volume. He cnn.s
Guided it wasn't what he thought It
was.
This lady has shown the book to sew.
eral others and they seemed interest.
ed. She told us she knew 1t was a true
record and that 1t was much palmer
than the Bible.
As we We're about to leave the gentle.
man insisted on our staying over night.
He wished to hear more Of the re.
stored gospel.
We accepted the invitation. Inlths
evening he invited several of his
neighbors to come to his home where
they. too, could have the privilege Of
hearing the message we had to deliver
We had good meeting and enjoyed
the Spirit of the Lord.
When we left on the following morn
ing he told us that if we or any OF.
the elders came in that section to call
and see them.