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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
ONE LINK IS MISSING
FROM RUSS AL|b| CHAIN
Fails 10 Account for One Hour Of
Time on Evening Rival Was
Murdered.
ARGUMENT NOT FINISHED YESTERDAY
Aged Mother of Defendant asst Wit
ness at Night Session-Unsuccessful
Attempt to Place Case in yurys
Hands Over Sunday-Evidenee as
to Threats Given.

nv Associated PreSS)
WHITEVILLE. y. C.. April 11.-At-
ter evidence yesterday afternoon that
the defendant had been seen at Big
fords store the evening before Big
ford was killed. and Of Miss Squires
that she was to have been married
t. Higford the night following his as
sIssina;ion, ard that the prisoner was
a rival sutton for her hand, jealousy
being assigned as a motive. the taking
OF testimony for the prosecution in
the case of Cleveland Russ. charged
with the murder of Jerry BigfOrd was
resumed in the Superior Court here
today.
The purport Of today's testimony
was to show Russ had mad" threat ;
against BigfOrd. with corroborativc
evidence IS TO RUSS presence IT the
store the day before the murder.
Night Session Held.
In an effort to get the case to the
jury tonight SO that they might de-
liberate over Sunday a night session
Of the court was held at which ar
gument OF attorneys is being heard.
1t was ascertained after II o'clock
tonight that the argument to the jury
could not be completed before Sunday.
and Judge Adams, presiding. ordered
a recess of the court until Monday
moring.
Defendants Mother on Stand.
The afternoon and night sessions Of
the court were largely taken up with
the testimony for the defense, which
sought to prove an alibi, the aged
mother of the defendant being the
last witness tonight.
The alibi has been established with
the exception Of an hour. the night
Of the killing when the prisoner tes-
titled he went to the home OF his
brother, McClammy Russ, a short
distance away to keep an appointment
with him. Not finding his brother at
home, he sat On the doorsteps and
waited for him. but he never came.
The defense will argue that Russ
could not have gone four miles,
crossed the river. committed the
deed and returned home within so
short a time The state has en-
deavored to bring out on cross exami.
nation that the witness might have
erred as to length of time and Russ
was away from his home longer than
an hour.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
KAUFMAN AND JOHNSON.
Verbal Agreement for . Match B.
tween Two PugiIists.

NEW YORK. April IA verbal
agreement for a match between Jack
Johnson. heavy weight champion and
Al Kaufman was entered into here to-
day between Johnson and Billy De
laney. representing Kaufman.
The fight is 10 take place when
Johnson returns from England and
before the Johnson Ketchel fight No
articles were signed and Johnson
posted no moI"y DELANEY deposited
$1,000 TO cover any forfeit money
that might be pu' MP by Johnson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
HEIRS ENTER SUIT.
Will Attempt to Upset Baroness
ZoIiikoffer's Bequests.
TRv ASS0rlated PTeSS.l

NV Associated fTeSS.l
NORFOLK VA, April 17.-The
HERS Of baroness Mary e. Won Zol-
likofFer who died in Rome. Italy, DC
tober so. 1907. have instituted suit
here to set aside the will Of the bar
oness dispcsing of a large estate to
friends in America and Europe and
establishing in her Norfolk residence
the Mary Ludlow Home for Aged Viz
giB!a Women which she literally en-
dow. The grounds given are that
the baroness was of weakness and
deranged mind and utterly without
testamentary capacity
Princess Frederick, Of Hanover. Is
among the defendant legatees in the
suit.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18

boilers blew III, and scared lot %
people"
oh, yes, remember it perfectly
but | do not see why il should have
scared anybody. 1t was merely big
noise
Yes, that was it. Everybody
thought Mr.. Roosevelt had com"
back"
Spare Those Trusts.
please leave the dear old trusts
alone: they're seeing things at night
was the title o. a song by James s.
Henry of the philadelphia Press. the
wonderful soft pedal barytohe, III
which the trusts Informed Attorney
General Wickersham that they wer"
tired ana sleepy. too. and apn 'altd I"
him to put them in their little beds.
Secretary MacNeagh was class'd
among the fifty-Scvtn varieties q!
Democrats and rtfOrmers. who la"
great difiicllty in remembering when
registration day came around. rms
discussion was cut short by some ret
ercnces to the tariff which II was
stated was being talked pro and con,
indeed" remarked the "Nic" Pres
idcnt" with evident surprise.
Yes" replied the end man. pro
means for-fUr the trusts. Con Is
what the consumer gets
White House Cow.
The White House COW, now already
famous was made the subject or on"
of the best stunts of the evening.
Attended by a dairy maid. splen-
did imitation of the bovine was l"1
into tn" room, which instantly rausc'i
the "Prcs:deni" to inquire whats
this
He was promitlv informed that
while there. had been a lot of loose
talk about the possum being tn" ami
NAL emblem of the present admins
tration and that the Teddy bear was
one OF my policies" that hal been
inherited. it was all nonsense.
THE eml,rm of this administers
t;on,' said the animals keeper, lis
the COW and this is it,
All o-"-e Removed.
|, was red that the milk
pal WIS minus the !acteal huid ana
in its stead were found numerous
articles. among which was a bottle
tagged with testimonial from S"na-
tor Aldrich as follows: 1--WE used
this medicine on the tariff bill ami
removed all PAYNE from it instantly.
The pail was being empticd OF its
contents when in rushed member
who impersonated Castro. and who
demanded a place of refuge.
There is nothing We can do for
you, MIR. Castro. you must 60. was
the answer to his appeal but the ex-
President persisted. and following
lengthy conference it was decided
to let him take care of the COW.
Flight and Pursuit.
A burlesque Of Uncle Toms Cabin
made a close rival Of some of the
other funny stunts. Eliza was depicted
as fleeing across the ice, holding in
her arms two children, Maximum and
Minimum. wrapped in the tariff bill.
and pursued bv the howl of the grey
wolves of the Senate.
A miniature waste basket which
served as the Congressional waste
basket" was the souvenir OF the din
ner, ard into it were dropped at IN
tervals various things which were
supno@ed to represent Inpers that
are liable to find their way into such
a receptacle. A cold storage receipt
of a local company had this written
out: Received from Frank II. Hitch
cock eighteen crates and Ave barrels
containing T. RS policies. Storage
prepaid for eight years from date.
(continned on Third Page).
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
". n. COUNCIL, NEGRO
EDUCATOR, DIES IN ALABAMA
President Of a ColIege-Was Once
Sold as a Slave in Rich
mond, Va.

NORMAL. ALA. April Nv II.
Council. president of the A. & NJ. Col
lege for Negroes here. one of the fore
most educators of his race in the
country. died TO-DAY. He was born a
slave in Fayetteville. n. c., In 1S4S.
and later was sold in Richmond. Va.
He started 4 private school in Hunt
ersville shortly after the Civil war.
and it was adopted as State school
in 1875.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
Jacksonville Meet Closes.
(By Associated Press.)

JACKSONVILLE FLA. April IL
The initial race meeting Of the State
Fair Association Of Florida at Mon
Grief Park came to close this after
noon. Seven races were run with
long shots ruling and the attendance
was the largest vet recorded. Many
of the horses will be shipped to
Baltimore and Louisville. The work
Of Improving and perfecting the
racing plant for meeting next fall
and winter will be begun at once.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
REPUsLINcANs ALARMED.
Fear Tah Will Appoint . osmeerst
to Judgeship.
nv Associated Press.)

fBV Associated PreSs)
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April IT,
Hearing there might be the possibility
Of an appointment Of q Democrat to
the vacant federal judgeship in the
eastern district Of North Carolina IN
less some agreement could be reached
among Republicans. Representative
Moorehead and Grant Of North Caro-
Ina accompanied by several North
Carolina politicians called at tbs
White House today and asked Pres
ident TAFT to appoint Republican even
II hs had to 60 to the western dis
trict Of the state 70 ind the che
he might desire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
NAVAL STORES CASE.
One Demurrer Sustained, Other,
OverruIed; Trial Monday,
nv sSso, lated Press.)

SAVANNAH. GA. April 17-Judge
Sheppard. In tho United States court
today sustained the demurrer Of the
American Naval stores Company In
the so-called turp"ntine trust case on
one count and ovHrruled Il on two
Others. This will result in the case
being tried on its merits. The trial
will begin Monday next
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
Boston Releases pisree.
nv A<soc,y.ss Prem \

nv Associrfed presR.l
NEW YORK, April 17-Actine Pres
ident John A. Heydjer u the NstSso.
al League announced the following
released today: BY Boston TO Asgs2
;ata. South Atlantic League. 0eorBs
Pierce.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18
THE WEATHER.

Fair Sunday: Monday showers
except generally fair In ex.
treme southeast portion, cooler
at night; variable winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-18

(Continned on Third Page).
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
WILL SHOW
PRESIDENT IN CHICAGO

Missoula is to have chance Of see
ing President Taft's visit 10 Chicago
reproduced in motion pictures n the
Rijou theater Monday evening. when
the playhouse presents its usual Mon
day change NJ program. The picture
shows the president spending the day
in Chicago during his present tour Of
the country. President Taft reached
Chicago Thursday. September 10, nj II
IA, M, and h. is first shown as he ar
riNes III the Union depot. where he Is
welcomed To the city. The picture de-
picts his review ri 10000 school chill
dren AS they marched down Michigan
avenue. In the afternoon the presi-
dent attended the bali game between
New York and Chicago. Every feature
If the game and every movement of
the players are clearly shown The
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
NO MORE DANDRuFF.
Ne~hro's Herpiei6e Destroys the Pes
tferous Cause OF Annoying Dandruff.

Does your head itch" Is your coat or
dress full Of white flakes after dress
ing your haira That's the effect of
dandraff. Is your hair thinning Are
You beginning 10 get hadl in spots ,
Are YOU already. in fact, rapidly be
coming bald If 50. that is the effect
of Il measty little parasite that bur
ROWS in II the rnnt nf the hair. and
throws up the scalp in aaadrutf and
eats off the hair NJ the root. Sciences
latest discovery is destroyer of that
pestiferous germ, That destroyer is
contained in na either hair preparation
on earth but NeNhro's Herpicide- Try
IT and be convinced, A delightful
dressing. Sold by leading druggists
Send 1oc, III stamps for sample Ia The
Herpiclde Co. Detroit. Mich, Two
sizes, zoe and si.oo. Missoula Drug
Co. special agents.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
Rh0ades 6
Rhoades
is Higgins Ave., Hammond Block
EIGHT CANDIDATES
PASS EXAMINATION

The county educational examining
board yesterday completed the task of
correcting the. papers of the students
who took the emergency examination
for eighth grade pupils week ago,
There We're Il candidates for the high
school who wrote on the examination
and of these eight We're successful
There were two conditions. three fall
ures, and one pupil did not finish the
examination. Of the entire number.
5 pupils wrote on the entire list of
nine subjects. the remainder getting
off easy with but one subject to be
examined. The successful ones. those
who will be permitted to entef the
high school tomorrow morning. We're
Blanchard Shattuck, Carrie McAliister.
Valentine Mertz. Hazel Good. ASA
Mills, Harry T. Rattin, Elizabeth
klebe and Edna Pinsenneault.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
ATHLETE SAVES CHILD.

Bethlehem. Pa. Sept 25--Throush
his ability rs an athlete. William Neff,
IA member af the SIatlngton baseball
club, saved the life OF little James
Marshall yesterday. The child was
playing on the brink Of a steep en-
hankment and losing his foothold,
plunged head first down the incline,
Neff. who Was at the bottom Of the
bank. saw the fall and sprintei under
the tHmhling lad in time to catch him
i'm his arms, saving the child from
death on the jagged rocks
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26

sectic.l is trimming over with the
good things CT fall, and the women,
misses and children are invited to
inspect our most excellent lines.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26

The Psthian Sisters will give a card
party in the Odd Fellows annex on
Monday evening. September 81 Adj
mission. "a cents,
Mrs. {. T. Seely entertained about a
dozen of her lady friends yesterday
afternoon, it being the occasion of Mrs.
Seely's birthday anniversary.
Harold naigler. "A former student IF
tie state university. is in the city on
his way Ia his home in Anaconda. He
has been spending some time in view
ing the fair
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Edna Ruth Hetherinsten entertained
Brooks street III honor of her, fifth
birthday. The following We're her
guests: Mildred and Ruth Rouser,
Elsie and Leo Cornell. Bessie and Sa-
die oates. Winnffred Herrick. Edith
Reltz. Mary Wood. Robert Bowling and
0ryal .Hetherinston.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
SENT TO PRISON.

Flora, Ill, Sept. a5,-R. NJ. Adduddel.
former mayor of Flora. Was sentenced
tn 81 years imprisonment today after
jury had found him guilty af muir
der AdduIdel killed City Marshal
Zach r Shipley last January because
Of the latter's activity against sla-
tators Of the liquor laws,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
OLD WHEAT.

New Haven. Conn. Sept. a5.-Seme
Of tn. wheat that Joseph or someone
equally as ancient stored before the
seven years famine in Egypt has been
received by Valentine Hammer of
Rranfard. The wheat was stored in
the 18th dynasty. 1.5ee years before
Christ. or more than 3.4ea years ago.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26

game was won by New York by score
Of to |. This picture will he dis
played Monday. Tuesday and wednes-
day and should attract a great deal of
attention. The remainder of the pro-
gram and the Illustrated song win be Of
the usual pleasing nature.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
To Whom IL Nav Concern.

Having sold out my business and
desiring 10 leave the city 1T once. all
persons knowing themselves To be In
dehted TO me will please cali at the
store and settle accounts. After DC
taber / all outstanding accounts Will
be placed in the hands Of an attorney
j. s. HAaKER
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
Our Gents
Furnishings

department is one the men folks of
western Montana may we'll be proud
OF and its Increasing popularity is n
source of much satisfaction here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-09-26
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Judge Webster yesterday granted a
decree of divorce in The case nf Ida
NJ, woicntt against George Nolcott
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
LONG ss-couNTRY FLIGHT
Willard Sailed ~ Miles in His Aero.
plane at Mlneola, L. H. in 1874
Minutes.

Mineola, L. L.-What is said to be a
record for cro%ss-country distance
flight for an aeroplane IN this eoun.
try was made by c. Foster Willard In
the Golden flyer, when he covered u
miles in 1914 minutes.
This exceeds the 1O-mile fight made
by the Wright brothers aeroplane
from Fort Meyer 70 Alexandria, Va
and return several weeks ago.
Leaving MineOla, Willard sailed the
machine about $50 feet IN the air. and
going of at a fast clip, lis machine
was quickly a speck on the horizon.
Soon It disappeared behind Shs trees
Nearly Is minutes had elapsed when
the speck again appeared miles R~S
in the direction Of Westbury. The mS
chine began to glide slowly downward
and landed easily in a field between
Mineola and Westbury, but the mag
neto was deraasSd.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
A SCHEME THAT WILL NOT WORK
Attorney General jackson Heads of
Another Plan to Sell Liquor
in Kansas.

Topeka, Kas-Fred s. Jackson,
the attorney general. in an opinion,
says that a druggist who hands out
circulars and price lists Of liquor
houses and collects a commission, is
guilty Of soliciting liquor orders and
can be prosecuted. A Kansas City II.
quor firm has been asking druggists
to hand their former liquor customers
or persons likely 10 buy liquors circu.
lars and price lists OF liquors.
The druggist was TO receive 20 per
cent commission on all sales. The
wholesale house told the druggist that
they could not be prosecuted for these
transactions. The attorney general.
however. has notified the county al
torneys TO begin prosecutions OF the
first offense they hear about as this
Is an indirect method Of soliciting Or
derG
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
THAw BACK TO THE ASYLUM
Court Decided That the Mind Of Stan.
ford Whites Slayer Has Not
Been Restored,

White Plains, New York. The
state Of New York won a complete
victory over Harry X. Thaw when
Justice Isaac n. Mills decided that the
slayer OF Stanford White was stin In
sane and sent him back to the asylum
for the criminal insane az Matteawan.
Not one Of the many contentious
made by Thaw IN the three weeks Of
his recent hearing was sustained. He
is, however, somewhat better on than
before he brought the present suit,
because Justice Mills in his decision
suggests-and the suggestion amounts
practically to orders-that Thaw at
Matteawan be restored 10 the privileges
he enjoyed In the first three months
Of his stay there, and that his mother
be allowed all the possible privileges
and treated with every consideration
when she calls TO see him.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
G. A B. ENcAMrMENT CLOsEs
g. Loula Was only a Votes Behind
-Fireworks on Ensign Peak
Ended the Program.

salt Lake City, Utah.-The forty
third national enoampment OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic ended
with a nroworks display on Ensign
Peak. With the closing ceremonies
OF the eacampment the exodus OF
delegates aud visitors began and out
going trains we're taxed.
The final day ives devoted TO the
selection OF a meeting place In 1910
and the election Of officers by the par
emit association and allies and aux
iliary societies.
By the close vote OF S07 TO 29S At
lantic City was chosen over st. Louis
in the contest for the enoampment Of
1910. The fight was spirited.
When New York was called the
commander Of the department an
nounced the vote as So for Atlantic
City and l for St Louis. This gave
the sea coast city a lead that could
not be overcome and when the result
was tabulated It showed a majority
Of IA for Atlantic City. The tote
showed the east arrayed against the
middle west with the far west and
south more OF less divided.
At the afternoon session the final
details OF the convention were DIS.
posed OF and commandments Van
SAINT and his fellow oficers elective
and appointive were Installed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
ELECT van SAINT COMMANDER
FORMER GOVERNOR or MINNIE.
sofa HEADS q. A. r.
Mrs. Berry Of pes Molnes, h., Named
as President 81 Womans Relief
corps-others Chosen.

Salt Lake City, Utah-samuel r,
Van SAINT, former governor OF Mime
sofa, became commander IN chief OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic. He
won over Judge William A. Ketcham
OF Indiana by a yote Of $50 TO loo.
Mrs. Jennie L. Berry OF Des Moines.
Iowa. won in a fight for the national
presidency Of the Womans Relief
Corps. After three ballots she was
elected over :. Belle Harris Of Kan.
sas. by a vote Of 21S to 80.
Both elections we're held In eIecu.
tive session. The Grand Army's or
der OF business did not provide for the
election OF officers. but the increasing
departures Of delegates warned the
enoampment that an early choice
would be necessary to secure a full
expression Of the will Of the majority.
In addition TO Commander Van SAINT
the following officers we're elected:
Senior vice Commander-W. M
Bostaph. Ogden, Utah.
Junior vice commander-Jodge Az
fred Beers, Bristol, Conn.
Surgeon generai-W. II. Lemon
Lawrence, Kansas.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
Ten Peopls Die In Hotel Fire.

Vernon, B. C-Ten lives were
lost here In a FIRE that destroyed
the okanagan hotel. The flames were
discovered about two a. m, and 80
suddenly did they sweep through the
building that when the hremen ar.
rived the siairways were wrapped in
fire and scarcely had a stream Of
water been turned on the blaze before
the entir building VAS ahame. Most
OF he 60 guests escaped but some
were unable TO get out OF their rooms
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
TROUBLE in ROYAL PALACE.
Tidlnss Borne By Amateur Actor SUI
fieient 20 Lead Hearers 70 EN-
pect the Worst.

The Shakespeare club OF New Or
leans used 20 give amateur theatrical
performances hat were distinguished
for the local prominence Of the actors
Once a social celebrity. with a gor
geous costume. IS one OF the lords Ia
waiting. had only four words 10 say:
The queen has swOoned.' As he
stepped forward. his friends applauded
y~ociferously. Bowling his thanks, he
faced the king and said. In a high
pitched voice: The swoon has
queened."
There was a roar Of laughter; but
he waited patiently. and made an
other attempt;
The sween has cooned."
Again the walls trembled and the
stage manager said. 10 d voice which
could be heard an over the house
Come on. you dOggoned fool"
but the ambitious amateur refused
10 surrender. and in a rasping fai
setto. as he vas assisted on the stage.
he soreamed: The coon has
3 weened success Magazine
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19

Many ideas In regard % wOmeH
have entirely changed. and amona
the better and wiser changes Is that
old thought that the women who
were given TO good works must needs
be dowdy. II Is undeuiable that
good" wOmen used 10 wear dowdi-
$ rs a sort OF hall mark Of vir.
tue. As a matter OF fact. doWdiaess
is merely a mark OF bad taste and a
sign 81 some lack in the mind. Won
en- are 40 longer lacking In the Wis
dom that chooses pretty rather than
ugly clothing. and those who DO not
make the best Of their appearance arc
losing a golden opportunity Of giving
pleasure.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19

Samuel Gompers was talking in the
smokeroom Of the Baltic about a re-
cent newspaper attack on a rich cor.
poTation.
III Was a cruel attack Mr.. Com
pers ehuckled. 1T was as cruel as
the JonesviIle Clarion's paragraph
about old Deacon Hiram Ludlow.
This paragraph headed the Clar-
ions obituary column. Il said;
Deacon Hiram Ludlow OF Frisble
township. aged 50, passed peacefully
away on Thursday last from single
-blessedness to matrimonial bliss after
a short but severe attack by Maria
Higgins, a blooming widow OF 81 sum
mers Detroit Journal
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
LEWIS "sINeLE BINDER"

A handmade cigar fresh from the
table, wrapped in foil. thus keeping
fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar
made Of good tobacco IS the ideal
smoke. The old. well cured tobaccos
used are 50 rich in quality hat many
who formerly smoked 10c cigars ROW
smoke Lewis Single Binder Straight
SC. Lewis Single Binder costs the
dealer some more than other Sc cigars.
but the higher price enables this fac.
tory TO use extra quality tobacco.
There r many limitations; don't be
fooled. There Is no substituted Tell
the dealer you want a Lewis Single
Binder"