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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
STEVENSON GOES TO
GALLONS BRAVELY

nice man and want TO thank him for
his Kindness while In his charge.
desire to thank Mr.. w. H Stoddarl for
his kindness and efforts In my behalf
In God / am trusting. feel that my
sins have been forgiven and Christ is
my Savior. and I have nothing IN my
heart against any one living"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
CAsTELLANE IN COURT.
Another Row over Anna GOuld's Chill
dFen

Paris, Oct 22.-Count Boni de Ces-
tellane. having insisted that his for
mer wife. who was Miss Anna Gould,
place the three sons of the Castellane-
could marriage in a certain boarding
school and the Princess De Sagan hav-
ing objected on the ground that the
health of the children made such a
step inadvisable, the case got into
court TODAY.
Counsel for the Princess explained
that his client was willing to place
the children in the school as desired
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23

Lynchburg. Va, Oct. 22.-Mrs Vir-
ginia Preston Langhorne. widow OF
DIR. Daniel A. Langhorne and reia-
tive OF the weli-known Langhorne
family OF Albemarle County. died here
today.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
Players skull Fractured.

Brownwood, Tex, Oct. EN- game
of football here between Simmons Col
Iege. of Abilene. and Howard Payne. of
brentwood, Captain Airhart, of.Sim-
mons, was carried from the field near
the end of the first half with frac-
tured skull. His condition is critical
and he is still unconscious Daniels and
Murphy, of the same team, were also
Reriously hurt
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
CLAIMS CHARGES FALSE.
Former Postmistress Angered by Con-
CHEESEMAN'S statement.

Asheville. N. c.. Oct. 22.-Reyond
characterizing as "false and cruel" the
charges of bribery brought against her
~ Congressman Grant, OF this District,
Mrh Julia Reed, recently removed as
uoDtmistress of the Biltmore postofice.
made no formal statement today in re-
ply to the Congressman's published
letter.
Mrs. Reed, who is widow, stated
that she was SO shocked and grieved
by the charges laid against her that
she did not feel like entering into a
press controversy with Congressman
Grant at this time. but she would be
advised bv her friends.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
MRS. RIDGELY RELEASED.
Woman Under Bond on Charge OF
Poisoning Candy.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 22.--Mrs. Maude
Ridgely. accused yesterday of giving
poisoned candy to Mrs. Nannette LII
lard was released today on a common
law bond requiring her to appear in
the court of Criminal Correction next
Tuesday to answer any charge that
may be brought against her.
Mrs. Lillard alleges that Mrs.
Ridgely gave her box of candy Sat
urday night after a conference at the
Idilard home. In which Mrs. Ridgely
admitted her fascination for Lillard, a
newspaper man.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
washwoman's Fortune Taken.

Omaha. Neb., Oct. 22.-Mrs. Thomas
wendt, aged SIS. was vobb I'd of $500 in
currency while she was doing a neigh
boris washing this afternoon. The
money was the savings of Mrs. Wendt
and her husband for the last twenty
wears
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23

Georgetown, KY, Oct. 22.-Circuit
Judge r. l.. Stout, rendered decision
today in the contested local option cleo
ton in this city. ruling that the "drys'
won by a majority Of one vote.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington, Oct. 22-FOr AIabamn'
Fair and colder saturday and Sundays
m0deRnte south winds shifting to
northwest.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
LUMBERsIAN KILLS FARMER.
ollie Guin OF Arkansas Surrendered ID

Omcers.
Piggott. Ark, Oct. 22.--Charged by
Ed Polegrove, a farmer living near
Piggott, with alternating the affections
of his pretty 2S-year-old wife. Ollie
GUN, a wealthy lumberman. late yes
terday shot and killed the former on
the streets of Gideon, Mo. twelve
miles from here.
GUN Ned to Kenneth. Mo-, where he
surrendered
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23
FAIR GATES SWING
FOR WAITING THRONGS

and was only prevented from doing so
by the condition OF their health. The
court promised decision in the matter
on October 90.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-10-23

Chicago. Oct. 22-The real name Of
the Francis Schiatter who died Thurs
day at Hastings, was stated by David
MacNaughtse today to be Charles Nc
Lean. MacNauRhton had known the
alleged healer for thirty-five years
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
TE\CHERS QUALIFIED.

The following teachers this week
passed examinations before the spec
ial committee OF the School Commits
sioncrs George w. Engler, Richard
Mcfarland, Henry Mullin, w. c. Lake,
Robert NJ. Hayes, Addic Shippers, Car
rc J. Brock, Lizzie Stabler James
Moat. William Duff, Ezekiel Hopkins,
Jane Burgn, David +. Mackey, Caro-
line arlalcre, Evelyn Watts, George
Johnson, Jr., John Owens, James 7.
White. Samuel V. McNey. +. s. Quig-
lev. W. II Brown. Sophia s. Thomp-
SON Richard II Webb, +. II, Hines,
Mary Fields. Hculah w. Collins, Emma
kirkpatrick, J. Wesley Falls, W. NJ.
REYNOLDS. Laura l.. Rces, Emma
Glading, NJ. Galbraith, S, J. Tammany
Sallic EarlS, J. w. Tosh, Sallie +.
Brown, Salie NJ. Hanna, Lewis II
Jackson, Joseph Hanna, Thomas NJ
Hayes, Mrs. X Gamble, Vienna
Mcarns. NJ Augustus Brown, Mary
Jane Mason. Elizabeth w Crothers
Matte ]. Hanna, Sophie Mccullough
Jacob {. Warner, William Way and J
Eradun Gillespie.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
Elkfon Town Council

At the regular meeting oil Elkton
Town Council, held last Wednesday
evening, with Mcssrs. Powers, Presi-
dent; Scott, Deibcrt, Price and Ben
nett present, the report OF the Town
Treasurer was submitted, showing re-
ccipts, $5o6s n; disbursements, $s52I.-
Il. balance, Sal so. The following
bills were ordered paid: George NJ
Potts, S4I.66; Elkton Electric Ligh,
Company, $3.50; Cadmus Price, $lo.25i
Clarence Perkins, SII; Charles War
ner Company, S0AS; c. $. Boulder
$500; w. Hughes, SiI.3S; Edward
Cannon, S763; James Short, S6SS
Dan Purncll, 1913; William Hall, S2.i5
Adjourned
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11

THE L. S. GOVERNMENT in
it, Pure Food Law" does not "in-
dorsc' or guarantee any prepare
ton. as some manufacturers in their
advertisements would make it appear.
In the case OF medicines the law pro-
yides that certain drugs shall be men
toned OH the labels, il they are in
gradients OF the preparations Ely's
Cream Balm. the we'll known family
remedy for cold in the head, hay fever
and nasal catarrh. doesn't contain a
single injurious drug, so the makers
have simply to print the fact that II
complies fully with all the require
mcnts oi the law.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
A pollceman's Testimony

81, n. Patterson, night policeman
OF Nashua, Iowa, writes: Last win"
ter | had bad cold on my lungs and
tried al least half a dozen advertised
cough medicines and had treatment
from two physicians without getting
any benefit. A friend recommended
Foleys Honey and Tar and two
thirds OF bottle cured me con-
slider il the greatest cough and lung
medicine in the world."-H c.
WELLS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
p & b. CENTRAL X. r.

4 meeting OF the friends Of the
Philadelphia & Baltimore Central
Railroad was held at Bel Air on We'd
nesday, November 23rd, which was
largely attended Ohio Scott, esq
presided. II was proposed TO raise
S2so.ooo on this side OF the Susque-
hanna, and it was stated that when that
amount was obtained responsible con-
tractors could be induced tn go on
with the work and speedily complete
the road.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
z. b. & ". r. X.

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Ralroa al is perhaps the best
managed road OF its length in the IN
ion. The amount OF merchandise car
ricd over the line during the year
shows a large increase, aud, exclusive
OF the Delaware branch, was as fol-
lows: ~ SEQ tons; coal, s3,6i3 tons;
lime 1000 bushels; pig and bar iron,
6,3oo tons; iron ore, 2.4i0 tons 1--we
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
Gets Damages From PennSy'

The jury in the trial OF the suit OF
Mrs. Madeline Todd, OF Swan Creek,
against the T., h. & w. X. K. at Bel
Air. last week, awarded her $500
damages for personal injuries receiv
ed while leaving one OF the defendants
trains at Darlington, near Havre de
Grace.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11

Brigadcr General Macklin, OF the
Maryland National Guard, has desig-
mated w. -. Crosby State Roads En-
g;nccr, rs successor to Adjutant Gen
cral Charles ID, Gather.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
The Retail Merchants of Baltimore are
paying the full round=trip fare to Baltimore
and return for shoppers from this section
who make purchases amounting to $40
or more from any of the following firms:

Ycu may make all your
purchases at one store CT
you may make your pur-
chases from any number
OF different stores - just
so your total purchases
at the stores nam lie d
amount to $40 or more,
the Retail Merch ants
| Association of Baltimore
will refund your full round
trip fare to Baltimore and
return, or will refund half
| your fare if you purchase
$40 or more.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11

John Gale, OF Worton. Kent
county. a wcll-known stock dealer, was
found unconscious in his buggy on
the road near old Union Church, one
day last week, by Henry Rasin. 1t
was found that he had been stricken
with paralysis while going from
f.ynch's to still Pond. He was re-
moved to his home at Hancsville.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
SALES OF FARMS.

The farm Of Taylor & McClclIand,
in this county, containing 200 acres,
has been sold to Franklin Platt, OF
Philadelphia, for $1,000. The farm OF
David Chilas, near Newark, DELI 1871
acres. has been sold to Thomas Lum,
OF Philadelphia, for SIi,25o.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11

stock, 6,76S tons; lumber lo,265 tons;
barrels OF flour, $4,000 gross tonnage,
2iS83l tons. This side OF Wilmington
zos, 100 gallons OF milk were shipped
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
MARRIED.

ZONES Miller. November goth, IN
the NJ, +. Church, at Cccilton, by Rev.
T. w. Shippers, Mr.. John w. Jones to
Miss Margaret A. Miller, all OF TINS
county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11

Lee l.. Maloncy, OF Wilmington,
has sold his 80 acre farm near Towns
end, Del. Tor $1,000
Charles l. Miller and Samuel
Hicks are seeking the Clcrkship to the
Kent County Commits sioncrs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-12-11
i CeciIJ Wing i
Fifty Years Ago
ELKrON, MD, DEC. 10, 1885
THE MARKETS.

Reported by Henry s. Sites. Red
hweat, STAY; white do, SLIGO; corn,
old, 70 cents; new, 90 cents; oats, 80
cents.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

SO far as the staff was concerned this
was the usual attitude toward the act so
long as ii was given. When the act was
about to 90 on, one by one the members
of the staff could he seen Siding out of
the biz amphitheater n few minutes
later they would return.
How WAS it," they would ask
And it was always with the greatest re-
act had been successfully accomplished
that is, so far rs the public was concerned.
With the little French chautfeuse it was
different. After the second performance
she was 50 badly bruised by the shock of
landing that she had to be drawn to the
elevated platform instead of running
hlthcly up the incline as on the opening
night. Her arms and legs and body were
mass of bruises, that We're multiplied
at each performance, so that there was
no opportunity to get relief. AT the end
of the first week an injury to her face
caused by violently striking her chin
against her chest caused swelling that
waS painful. and ptiful TO look at. Mile.
LaTour lost her smile and buoyant man
ner. but not her courage She was the
pluckiest little woman | ever saw. even
in the circus She WAS urged to give up
the act. or, at least to secure temporary
substitute. She refused
II must have the money" she would
say. II want to send my little brothers
and sisters in France to school. and my
father is no longer able To work.
Ultimately it became necessary to pro-
cure Il subtitute. Mile. IaTour was a
physical wreck. The substitute also suf-
fered terribly from the shock of landing.
The fact that the act was brutal finally
compelled its elimination. None was bet
ter pleased than Mr.. Bailey. who was a
very humane man. although he recognized
the necessity of making good with the
public 1t meant the loss of many thou
sands of dollars. but it also meant greater
peace of mind for the people around the
circus.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

habitants and endeavored to stay at one
place week. always securing good
hall or the opera house. In order to at
tract an audience we employed couple
of good vaudeville artists, who gave Il
creditabe entertainment each evening.
We also treated patients at our hotel
and it WAS no trouble to get fee Il thou
sand per cent higher than the local doc
tors would charge Before the audience
each night would give II demonstration
in reading off an individuals symptoms
which would always impress people with
our marvellous penetration along that line.
1t always seemed to whet up everybody )
curiosity in IL high degree. Hartley seat
ed an the stage blind-folded and with his
back to the audience would describe amy
person in the audience who might raise
his hand. More than that, he would
name and locate the ailments should the
person be encountered with amy such.
This may he an old trick, but we embel-
lshed ii and put it on in such smooth
way that no suspected anything
wrong with it until in an evil moment we
made Il grand blnnder.
Now the incident that caused us to quit
the road. We We're working Il little town
they called it cty-out in western
Kansas. where many of the people wew
still rather wild and uncouth. our audi
ence comprised very cultured and respect
able people as we'll as eowpunchers ant
rutiianS from the plains-a very compile,
and cosmopolitan bunch Hartley was OF
the stage doing the telepathy stunt read
ing the character ana describing the all
ments of all who put up their hands.
Among those who desired IL little nforma-
ton was an untamed cowboy who wore
spurs. revolver and other class habili-
ments. l was trying To pass the neces-
sary hints along To Hartley. but nnfor-
tunately one or the other of Us got rat
lied and he got the cues wrong. or mis-
interpreted them. He went to stringin:s
off lot of words descriptive of Il nerv-
Gus, anemic little woman. That was too
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
The Truth About The
Circus Thriller.
CONTINUED from page lo)

showing the human side of the circus life,
was enacted .behind the scenes" n
minute later Mile. I.aTour was riding
around the track, receiving the encour-
;isement that came from the arif fright
encd applause of the audience. When
the automobile had made the circuit of
the track, she lightly lcaped out, climbed
to the lower part of the runway utilized
for giving the Somersault-turning auto
momentum and. with the aid of II rope.
waiting on the elevated platform.
Smiling she was fastened in the car.
Then, as she Indicated her readiness. the
equestrian director. with unsteady voice.
gave the signal. and the car started down
the fifty-foot runway. 1t struck the curve
ut the bottom. rose in the air. turned Il
complete Somersaut. and came down up
crash that sounded like two wild trains
the picture of the young girl with her
head thrown violently forward, and then
back. as though her neck was broken.
brought startled cries from the audience.
evidently dazed but she made IA feeble
and ptiful effort To smile. She was hur
ried out of the arena. and the Garden
rang with applause. The audience did
not see the old circus man as he sprang
forward and clasped his brave little
for her safety. The feelings of the audi
ence might have been different.
The crowd was also ignorant of the fact
that scarcely man on the executive staff
of the Barnum X Bailey show saw that
first public performance OF The Climax
They were too apprehenSive of disaster.
Even Mr.. Bailey seasoned old circus man
as he was, hid himself in his private of
flee and waited until the success or fail
ure of the act could be reported to him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

sure she will-All right. cast off your
chains. old man. It's Il mile to float her
down the river
calls and shouts; the long chains clanked
and swayed and sagged. The barges
creaked beneath their load, where their
two huge shoulders rubbed. Then, after
Il time they hoaed away, with the bridge
riding snug in its saddle.
Once more there was silence and dark
there, the stars in the blue, the
swirl and mystery down in the stream,
show where a stolen bridge had lain that
was now on the way to its home
At nine in the morning. no word having
come and the wire above his finished
road having failed to respond with signs
of life to all the efforts made upon III.
lawsard rode forth in his big black steed
to discover the centre of trouble
His locomotive famed with red and the
colors of bunting and flags 1t shot like
ii streaming proicctile, out through the
c'.nons and the valleys 1T leapcd wildly
forward, down grade to the bridge. AT
command of the master by the throttle
Then. suddenly crunching. shrleking at
its drivers that snarled and spumed with
showery fire. it Went sliding reslstlesslE
on to the brink with momentum that
nothing could have halted.
Jump. Good God the bridge has gone.
was all the engineer could utter.
They jumped. turned handsprings on
the gravel fill, and even then beheld the
helpless monster totter on the edge still!
grinding ferocously brakes all set then
plunge head foremost in the stream.
From one mile down the rock-bound
gorge came long, shrll blast and two
short toots that startled the crisp noun
tain air 1t was merely the voice of IL
rival locomotive whistling warning for
the new steel bridge, rudely bolted to
Grannet's solid piers.
\ CHASTITY mask was fixed on the face
of Jawsard pale and trembling. He
knew not how the thing had been done,
but he felt assured of what it meant,
that far away sound from the n i. IL.
The first through train to Thunderhol-
low was half way already to its goal
and their stock had been shorted in the
market
For very long time they We're both
content to utter not word.
To Eileen il seemed if To rest mere
MT last, secure in his strong, protectlns
AIMS, was more than the worth OF INC
world. :.
When She spoke at last she looked up ~
hi: eyes for the source OF ms strehs' I.
You beat him" she said. hut Adrian
how TO ntlici such overwhelming loss
..IIe beat himself" he answered qnlet
liz. sEIe shorted our stock for twenty
thousand shares and then couldn't heds'
when he knew. He added i'll Il moment
smilingly: 'i.ut YOU were the one Wn'
beat him dear. with love that knew
had to win and him that l steal my
bridge.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
Geofrey's Daughter.
Continued from page g.

and struggle of it alto be sitting ON the
old porch tonight. the breeze blowing
sweet and fruity through the orchard, the
big moon coming SLOWLY from behind
the trees on Spy glass llill--evrrything so
fragrant and so still--so still-the ven hau
fallen from her eyes. She saw heHseh
and the worlds realities as they We're.
She looked up steadily as one who hnds
wakin. sweet after Il weary dream.
..You.ye made me see. she said. Some
thing you've said has made me under
stand at last. oh, l wasn't made for
this sort of life-it was Just an air.castls
"a childish dream had. She drew
deep breath. '.Yes. that's what l want
Il want 10 90 home.
Its best for you, Lucia, The world
would be cruel TO You: And Ge ,'n, y,
see you:
Il hope SOL think he will. Geof-
frey. too, she understood now-ah,
couldn't they be comrades yet: She half
rcse-if one could he transported by Il
thought
Lucia leaned forward all animation
You're going ut once:'
"Tomorrow-,here's II train ut three.
Good Lucia was radiant She lap
ped slvery bell Have you plenty OF
money" she queried brskly.
II guess l can manage fare home,
Theo was dimping now.
And when does your train get in!
Thursday at five, Thee was ut no
loss here either.
I'm going to tell your father" Lucia
announced gaily. "You'll let me: Nor
he surprised. she chuckled, and wrote
unhestatngly and without regard for
tolls.
..Dear Godfrey: am sending you Il
do it, partly don't know why, and part
ly to remind you of-yesterday. Meet
Theodore Thursday ut five. And don't
YOU ever dare. to forget Lucia"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
Confessions of a Quack.
CONTINUED from paee o.

something-it didn't matter much what it
might be. l think we called our remedy
the "Ango-.American Germ Killer for
that was about the time the Sunday
newspapers teemel with so much in
formation about disease germs. We Wis
tied towns of five u ten Thousand in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22
LITERARY MAG AZINE

more than twenty She laughed girl
ishly. Theo felt for a second warm, soft,
fragrant lips ON hers.
Good bye.
ing feet. her blood singing. life was
good, she going home.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-15
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ALL ITCHING
skin Troubles of Adults and Infants
Quickly Cured.

Quickly Cured.
When it Is known that pdslam, the
new skin discovery, will stop h tor
furious itching attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from all
skin troubles, its merit will be appre-
ciated and its wonderful success under
stood. On the tender skin of chatting In
fants<poslam may be used with sooth-
ing and beneficial effects. 1t is applied
externally, and its remarkable healing
powers begin at ace
All skin diseases, including eczema,
acne. herpes, rash, letter, ETC., yield
Immediately to poslam. Occasional APP
plications, in small quantities, will
quickly Danish pimples. hives, black
heads, blotches, and will relieve and
cure itching feet, scaly scalp, humors,
etc. A special 50-cent package is pre-
pared for those who use poslam for
these minor skin troubles. This, as we'll
as the regular two-dollar jar. is on sale
at Riker's, Petty's Pharmacy and c. b
Smiths. and other leading drug stores
in Newark.
An experimental supply of poslam
may be obtained free of charge by
writing to the Emergency Laboratories,
80 West Twenty-fifth street. New York.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-15
TENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC
CLUB TO GIVE RECEPTION.
Haussling and Harrigan Will Be
Guests of Honor.

The Tenth Ward Democratic Club will
hold a reception at Harburger's Hall,
Hamburg place, on Friday, October %,
at which Mayor Haussling and Sheriff
H%arrigan will be the guests of honor.
The committee of arrangements is
composed of George Stoeckel, Christie
pher F. O'Brien, Patrick McConville,
Frank Turbett, William Nuese, James
McCaulley, Michael O'Brien, Peter
Scanlon, James Reilly, Daniel Maloney,
James Nuese, John Bergin. George
Fitzsimmons, Parker Wilson, James
Brown. James f. Hyland, Thomas
Preston, Emmett j. Quinn, George
lie Giise, William McMann, John
buddy, Frank Schrieber. Thomas Cur
ram, william Reilly, Samuel Fischer,
John Nieder, John Wagner, William
Thorphey, Antonio Piccerillo and
Charles Messing.