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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
IMPROVED LIGHTS
FOR STREETS ASKED
Commissioner mcfarland
Has Plan for Better
Illumination.

Commissioner Macfaulaud-s plan for
improving the street lighting Of the city.
beginning with the principal business
and residential thOrOughfares. has re-
ceiyed the approval Of a large number
of business men.
Replying 10 questions regarding the
suggestions of Electrical Engineer Al
len, Commissioner Macfarland today
said that plans have been submitted for
the Improvement of the lighting OF
Pennsylvania avenue from First to Fiji
tcenth street northwest; Seventh street
from Pennsylvania to New York ave
uues northwest. r. street from Seventh
to Fifteenth street northwest. and Eff
Jccuth street from FcuusE lEaUia avenue
TO New York avenue northwest: Massa-
chusetts avenue from Ninth 10 Twenty
third street northwest. and Sixteenth
street from II street TO Columbia road.
The plans contemplate doubling and
treDliug the number of electric or gas
lamps on these thOrOughfares On Penn
syiVanla avenue, IL is proposed to erect
nifty flame arc lamps on isles Of safety
between First and Fifteenth streets,
supplemented by an increased number
of arc lamps Of the present type along
the cuTbs.
II is suggested that IF the experiment
now being made of tungsten electric
lncandesceut lamps for street lighting
proves successful. that such 1amps be
used on Sixteenth street I'm place of the
existing gas lamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
CALIFORNIA THINKS
JAPANESE BLUFFING

Representative Hayes of California to-
day expressed the opinion that the Cal
ifornIa Legislature VIII pass the bills
segregauHg the Japanese inhabitants
of that State, prohibiting them from
owning land, and providing separate
schools for their children
The japanese" said MI HAYES. ARE
biuff.Hss As is the custom of an Oriental
nations. Don't htinz for d moment that
they want war They don't want trou-
bic with the United States any more
than the United States wants trouble
with them. But if they can get what
they want by bIuniub they VIII blum
hard To my mind the question now
resolves itself into this-shau the En-
peror of Japan be permitted To veto
legislation demanded by the people of
california II that view Of thc case
IS taken ID some quarters il is time
Tor that State tn assert its rights"
Mr.. Hayes like several other members
Of the California delegation in Con-
gress, takes issue with the Department
of Commerce and Labor figures regard
ing the influx of japanese into Cali
fornia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
ASKS PROTECTION
IN DIVORCE COURT

EDINBURGH. Jan. 22.-Lawyers rep
resenung Captain Yarde-BulIer, heir TO
the Baron Churston. today demanded
of Lord Guthrie, presiding in the
Stirling divorce suit. that he prohibit
the prOmlscuOus use OF the captains
name in the testimony that is being
presented.
Captain Yarde-BulIer was mentioned
by Thomas AtherrOu I'm his successful
divorce against Mrs. Mabel Anterior
who is now figuring as the correspond
eut iu Mrs. Stirling petition.
The captain is now the husband OF
Denise DrUfo, who was an actress.
The testimony THAT caused him 20 de-
maud legal protection was Mrs STIR
Iug.s statement that when she uro-
tested 10 Mrs. Anterior against her re-
.atious with her husband the famous
beauty replied. Don't YOU know that
7 never have loved but one man. and
ne ls Captain Earie- Butler
Stirling testified today that hc would
have brought suit for divorce ahead OF
his wife had she not persuaded him 30
delay until Lord E0rtnlaud named by
Stirling as correspondent. had paid his
club debts Stirling said la consented
and that ln the interim his wife nIed
suit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
RECEIVER IS NAMED
FOR GUTH CONCERN

The Guth Chocolate Company. which
has a branch at 1928 F street. has been
put in the hands of receivers by Justice
Wright, of the District Supreme Court.
Levin L. Erickson and Richard 3.
Tippett. of Baltimore. who were ap-
pointed receivers I'm Baltimore yester-
day have filed bond OF $4,000 as re-
ceivers in Washington. Although the
capital stock is ONLY $4,000 the recent
expenses in establishing 800 agencies
are said to have nearly doubled the Ia
Diiities- MT. DiriCks0us who holds
$50, 90 worth Of stock and the concerns
notes for SO. 900 VIII assume the active
management of the company and con-
iinue the business, The petition for the
appointment of receivers was agreed to
by Charles @. Guth, president of the
company. I'm the recent effort 20 finance
the company lt was voted to increase
the capital stock 20 $4,000. but the
gtTingenCy iu the money market made
it so difficult 10 raise funds that the
recelEership was decided upon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
KNOX AND ROOT
BEFORE THE JURY


vened. They included copies OF the New
York World and the indianapolis News
Of the dates on which appeared tho al.
legged libelous articles,
1t is understood that it is the intention
Of AIr. Baker TO read some OF the all
legged ibelOus matter to the members Of
the jury, although it will not be nos
sible at todays session TO go through
all Of them.
Secretary Root, who has been served
with subpoena, Is expected to testify
before the grand jury before it adjourng
for the day
When Mr.. Russell came out OF th,
grand jury room after fifteen minutes
IL was stated that the Attorney General
has been requested by that bodv r.
place before il every document i'm ms
possession bearing upon the Panama
canal purchase. II is understood that
Mr.. Russell Will be recalled 10 present
this evidence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Ro0t Is to W..

Secretary Root reached City Hall ut
l-.4O O'clock. He was using cane ana
walked as If his injured knee was sim
troubling him.
The grand jury had adjourned for
lunch, intending 20 convene again at 1
o'clock. In the meantime the Secretary
Of State sat In the Office Of Attorney
Baker, having the novel experience for
him OF awaiting the pleasure Of some
body else
Mr. Root did not seem TO mind the
waste of his valuable minutes, hovyey--r.
ana IN reply 10 questions as 10 whether
or not he had brought any papers hear
ing on the case, replied with laugh.
II have only brought the subpoena "
AT CLOCK, Wneu the grand jury re-
turned. IN. Root entered the grand Jury
room. He remained there exactly rfv
minutes When ne came out, ne said:
Wen, ! cannot tell you gentlemen
Of course, how / testified I'm the grand
jury room But I viii say this This
is the first time 7 haze been i'm this
Guiteau for the assassination Of PresI-
dent Garfield, more than TWENTY-FIVE
years ago. I was there as a spectator. q"
Is this the first time you were ever
before grand JurV2' the Secretary
oh no he replied. This is not the
first time used 10 run q grand jury
when 7 WIS District Attorney"
No Othe" witnesses appeared today.
and soon =tter M Root left the era Z
jury adjourned until tomorrow mOruin.-.
Not only VIII it break a precedeT.
BY meeting on Saturday. but will get
together an hour earlier than custom
airy, meeting at 10 o'clock instead of II.
Send TO Thos. 7. Fisher & Co. 70.
Seeing Connecticut Avenue from IssZ
White House TO Chevy Chase. Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATL.

The Senate District Committee held IFS
first meeting. and aside from acting
IaT0rably CA q lum5a. of bills, re-
ferTe1 the gas bin before DO 90 the
public utilities subcommittee
A resolution bv Senator Flint was
adopted directing the Appropriations
Committee 90 investigate and report
whether any Government officers are
using Government vehicles for pTi-
Eate purposes.
The CuIbersou resolution was passed.
ID directed the AU0mr. Genera. To
furnish the Senate all correspondence
relative 10 a deal OF thc American
Sugar Refining Company iu violation
OF the Sherman antitrust act
TIE Senate resumed consideration of
the Lincoln Memorial resolution ana
again discussed the proposed highway
10 Gettysburg
The Interstate Cor meTce Committee
conducted q hearing 0u thr Burnett
uill 10 prevent express errpauir~ from
FnEa Ei1E iu business other HHaU trans
BCTLattUU. Representatives Of the
81 eEtsul Fruit Growers Association
we're heard iU favor OF The bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Marriage Licenses

Berry 7. Burgandiue CuIpepper. Va.
and Mayme F. OConneI, Stanton.
Va.
LemueI c. Matthews. Washington and
Grace W Wesley. Pittsburg Pa
Louis A. DuuaH and Emma NJ Wood
Na-ILugrgu.
George NJ Taylor and EIdridge 3
Burns Washington
Joseph Acton and Marguerite -. CAM
horn. Washington.
Levi Is. Fpacn. Baltimore, and Alma
Y. CIaEtOu. HOOpeTsviiie, Md.
Joseph II. Miller and Mary Hayden.
Washington.
Henry a Heimer and Carlarine T.
Packard. Washington
George rs. McEeIIer, Pittsburg. Pa
and Marguerite Lewis. Nenetia. Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
COL. E. B. TOWNSEND
CONVALESCENTNO NOW

Col r. 3. Townsend. Of Mt Pleas
ant. has been i'll for some time In the
Garfield Hospital He is prominently
Identified with business interests IN
Washington. and his many friends will
va descent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
IN TIE HOUSE

The House convened al noon.
Ey unanimous consent tomorrow was
set for the consideration OF private
persiUU bills
Consideration of Jhe naval appT0TT.a-
lions bin WAS resumed. rlc question of
additional battieships being W FOR de-
bstas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
EARTHQUAKE WORSE
THAN FIRST THOUGHT
Smyrna Has Heavy Loss of
Life, in Addition to Prop
erty Destruction.

VALETTA. Island Of Malta, Jan. 81
The British battleship Campus was to-
day ordered to make ready to proceed
TO Smyrna should the earthquake situa-
tiOu there demand attention.
Late reports increase the seriousness
of the shocks. ana il is now believed
there has been heavy loss of life, be
sides the known destruction Of several
million dollars worth Of property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
The Vital Records.
Births

George T. and Mary L. Tew. boy.
james and Rose FeltZer, girl.
Ant. 0ny and Rosetta Coife, boy.
John and Anna G. Herath, bow
Lawrence NJ. and Grace Matthews. boy.
John w and Annie NJ. Jones. girl
Frank and ROscua J0Tdeu. bow
Frederick O. @. and Annie BOreczIer.
boy.
George II. and Margaret L. Palmer.
boy.
William r. and Terera O'Brlen. girl.
James s. and Mary r. Collins. girl
Clarence ". and Bertha TAYLOR. girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
MUCH WATER WASTE
Mt RLAND TO SHOW
In Report Boon to Be Sub
mitted Evidence Of Neg
ligence Appears.

That there is a large waste of water
in the station houses, fire engine houses,
and other buildings owned and CON
trglIed by the District government viii
be shown by a report 90 be submitted
10 Commissioner Cosby 10y W. F. Nc
Farland, Superintendent of the Water
Department
Mir. Mcfarland has recently completed
au investigation, which according to
Capt. William Kelly, Assistant Engineer
Commissioner. shows tremendous
waste of water ia the public schools,
DUE II IS alleged TO carcIessuesss ON
the part of the ianitor service. Commis-
sioner Cosby has declined to make This
report public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
japanese Subject Before
Members of the Cabinet

The California situation was one Of
the subjects discussed AT the Cabinet
meeting today. The President explained
what action he had taken and told OF
his discussions with members of Con
gress, as well as with a.. Mayor PheIan
The President is C0uVLced that the
extreme gravity OF theNsituati0u has
passed at least for the time being.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
PLAN EARLY REPORT
ON GAS MEASURES
oco1tIHued RON FIrzt Taee-I

HisEi0ugre-
The Joint resolution. Erautfus-to the
Fifth Maryland Regiment the use Of
the corridors OF the court house at
inauguration time. was ordered favor
ablv reported
Favorable report was also ordered on
the bin 10 permit tine Washington. Al
e<andTis and Mount Vernon Railroad
Company 90 use au overhead wire svs-
fem on the approach 20 the new high
way bridge on JUS line for not more
than $50 feet from tae north end OF the
bridge.
4 favorable report was ordered on
Senator Carriers H.I To- auur0DrIare
$4,000 60 replace granite rocks with
asphalt on Nineteenth street northwest.
from Pennsylvania avenue 10 ~ street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
lin Holden and the Tramn

If a tramp to whom you extended a
kindness suddenly died on your
hands, would YOU flee the spot and
leave his body 10 its fate, or would
you seek 20 have some decent respect
paid 10 the Hfeless cIays Read about
what Jim Holden did, in the new
serial story, "The Burden of Proof
that begins in The Times tomorrow.
and flud out the awful train OF con-
sequences that arose fhercfrom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
HOBSON'S HORIZON
HAS A WAR CLOUD

BOSTON. Jan. 22.-"War with Japan
Is inevitable-unless the United States
a. once orders the fleet back to the Pa
cihC. said COuEressmaI Richmond
Pearson Hobson today. "It was a great
tactical error on the part of the Presi-
dent 10 ever permit the fleet 90 leave
the Pacific.
This nation must at once get con-
lrol ~ the Pacific ocean and maintain
d. IhaL IS the only way 10 prevent
war
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

The men who are now oh5eeting 30 TWO
new battlesHips had CheerfuIIy voted ar
that time 10 spend $4,000 ono. iu prepare
zion OF Wa.
1T has been said here TODAY that Che
ships OF amy Eastern power could not
reach our Atlantic coast iu sufficient
shape for war , do not know and YOU
do not know what Japan is able 10 do
Today or what China VIII be able to
90 In twenty years. I do not want war
with any nation, but I hope that If it
becomes necessary TO make another
declaration or war that we will be ure-
pared: and one of the meaUs of securing
our peace is TO let teh assailant know
IN advance that there is peril in the
assault. and that the assault can be
repelled.'
ALBANIAN for Ships.
Representative Richardson OF AIaba-
ma followed iu his speech I'm favor of
new baJtleships, and said that ne hoped
that yea and nay vote would lie de-
manded, so that every member might
show whore me stood He had voted
FOR four battlesuips two years ago. and
was OF the same opinion still Repre-
sentative Sladeu OF Texas spoke against
any appropriation for hattleshiDs
Representa- tive Burton of Ohio made
the most striking speech Of the day i'm
opposition 20 the battleShipE, and he
deprecated the w8Tlike talk.
The expenditures called for Iu this
bill. said Mir. Burton, are twice as
great as those made by the Federal
Government for its entire expenses for
the fiscal year ending June go 1851"
Mr, Burton demanded TO know where
-Ihe increased burden of taxation would
stop Such bills as these, he said. pre-
vents necessary Increases in salary and
holds up public work
There is a period of war scare said
Mr, Burton. every time a naval bin
comes up for consideration. Believe me,
= viii all pass away like a phantom Of
the air"
Mr.. Burton then dispassionateIy dis
cusseu the rumOTs OF q possibility of a
conflict with Japan as q result of the
hostile attitude of the State of Cali
fOrnia.
Can Trust Japan.
We can trust Japan" said Ar Bur
ton, emphaticaIy. For one thing that
nation from an economic standpoint
could not wage war upon the United
StatesC. Japan viii not encourage or
foster aggressive acts against the great
Caucasian race.
There rs ~ denying that there is a
great iucTeaE IN the feeling of racial
repulsion. This feeling should be re-
pressed, not only by the National Goa
eminent, bat by the State Government
as we'll
In conclusion. and speaking OF the
possibility OF war generally, Mr. Sur
ION expressed the opinion that any ma
lion would repent making an attack
upon the United States. uOt only be-
cause of our great navy. but also be-
cause of the wonderful resources OF the
country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
.SULTANS THIRD WIFE DEAD.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Jan. 22-Tha
third wife OF the Sultan of Turkey, the
mother Of Prince Burhau Eddiu his
maJestT'E faVOTite son. died last night.
and Was buried today. The Sultan, who
is suffering from a cold, has cauceied
the usual SelamIib audiences for tOmOr-
TOW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

NEW YORK, Jan. Z2-Seveu hundred
girls employed DID, rEe hat manufacture
ing establishment OF Oppeuheim Il Co.
Joined the general matters strike today
They quit ID a body and marched 10 the
labor lvceum. where they held meet
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Asked for Funds.

The Commissioners have urged again
and again an appropriation for another
acqueduct. Congress has made an APP
preparation of 5000 for preliminary
survey of the route of an additional
conduit, but the money for it's cons rue
According to Superintendent McFar-
land, several years wiz be required i'm
the construction of am additional CON
duiL. and ia the meantime the citizens
Of the District are in constant danger
OF a water famine and its attending
terT0Es.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Waste in Schools.

The waste Of water I'm he schools and
Government buildings ia regarded as "a
subject requiring immediate considera-
ton I'm view of the fact that according
TO Superintendent Macfarlaud there Is
always in the District the possibility of
water famine. A serious break I'm the
single conduit, UpAn which the water
supply of the District depends would,
1t is said, result in immediate suffering.
Followed ny an epidemic of disease such
a. never before was experienced ina
Washington.
The present water supply in the aque-
ducts is sufficient TO last only forty
eight nous, officials say. If this were
exhausted the residents of the city
would be left without water even for
drinking purposes the Sewer ABILITIES
would be useless as far as removing the
refuse of the city is concerned and
disease and death would follow I'm the
wake or the discrimination If the water
supply.
Leave the city ON the first train in
the event OF serious accident 10 the
CONDUIT is the advice given by Su-
pernteudent Mcfarland and seconded
by former Engineer Commissioner Nor
row. no win charge of the Washington
acqueduct, the position formerly held
DF 1omnI sSIoHeT Cosby.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Preparing for Union

Every preparation has. been made bv
the New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church To form the union The Rev.
DIT Wallace Radcliffe. pastor of the
New York Avenue Church, said today
that the church property Is now on the
market, and that the proposed union
would probably require a year and
half
John E. Larner was appointed chair
man OF the committee on selecting a
site for the new church the other mem
bers OF the committee being Charles A
Baker and Walter q. CLenhane
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Only One "BHOWO aUININEs
That IS LAXATIVE ERDMO QUININE IsooH
for the signature OF = W. GROVE Used the
world over TO Cure e. Cold IN one Day go.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
HALL-NOYES SCHOOL
531 r II n W

22I Z ST. n. ".
Boys ana girls, 4 20 10 years, .. nj
sduIts 2 D. M. College preparation.
Catalogues Phone h 1917.
FRANCEs MANN HAIL, A. NJ, Pria-
uo2i-eod-ZSt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
New York Avenue Presbyte-
rianS Ready to Join Wash
ingtOn Heights Body.
OF MEMBERS
SHOWS HOSTILITY
At Least Half Are Against Merg-
ing With Old Con
gregatlOn.

That the congregation Of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church has
definitely decided To Join with that of
the Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church has been made plain by the
placing ON sale Of the New York Ave
nue. Church property.
The Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church has not been formally ap-
preached on the matter, however, al
though its members met last night to
receive any proposition which the former
church might have 10 make.
Failure on the part of the New York
Avenue Church to submit a formal
proposition IS accredited to some mis-
understanding about the dates Of meet
lngs decided upon by eacn church which
resulted In both meetings last night
However another meeting Of the con
ETegauon of the Washington Heights
Church viii be held Thursday night TO
hear committee from the other con-
EregaiOu, at which time IL is believed
q definite understanding viii have been
reached.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

~ ~ AfAlAa-''e
First-cIass coal and wood DEALER pronopg
delivery. prices reasonable. Our molto,
Satisfaction to our customers y. Cap.
e. Florida ave. Phone n 1l-5- del5-LE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
B0th Not Enthusiastic-

The enthusiasm of the New York Ave
'uue congregation regarding the proposed
union is not shared by many members
Of the other, according TO a member Of
the board Of trustees Of the latter. who
said today.
As a mater Of fact there Is a very
decided opposition I'm the Washington
Heights Church TO a union with the New
York Avenue Church, as was very CON
clJsiveIy demonstrated when q vote
taken 10 test the strength of the two
parties stood 20 against the IS for What
the ultimate outcome of the movement
may be no one should have the pre-
sumption to predict tt is only fair and
proper that the friends OF the two
churches should know the real condi-
ton Of affaiTs-that at least oue-haTf
or the congregation and adherents are
strongly ryeTse 10 the union
Members OF the church spoke the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

BROOCH IN FREE
With so Ping-PonE Photos. 25e5 Erayon Por-
trait, SIgS. Pastel. S2gs -FLTNN7S OLD
RELIABLE STUDIO. 459 Pa. ave 5aI4-lft
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Rock Point Oysters, Very Excellent
Quality ggc gal. Always fresh shucked
Lee }. Roberts, III 10Th uw- phone 7l5.
IdI6-5gL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS
LIGHT COMPANY-Was hiugtou, D. c.,
January II, lg-9.-The annual meet
ing of the shareholders OF the Wash
iugton Gas Light Company FOR the cleo
ton OF Directors, and for such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting, viii be held at the o.ICa
of the company, No 315-3IT Tenth street
NV, MONDAY. FEBRUARY i. 1903, al
J. O'CLOCK NJ. The polls viii be open
from u o'clock noon 10 1 o'clock p. H.
WILLIAM B ORAE, Secretary.
Jal4-l5t-eNSu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS The
65th regular quarterly dividend OF 1870
has been declared on the capital stock
pauy. payable February ], 1902, when
checks for dividends will be mailed to
all stockholders of registered address.
The books for the transfer of stock will
be closed from January . to February
], 1909 both dates inclusive. StOCkhOId-
eTs who have changed their addresses
since date of last dividend viii please
notify the company.
HARRY @. MEM, Treasurer.
ial620.22
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22
Phna. oyster ana Chop house,
4 ~. TovEEEss.

5Is HIN sJ NV Phone a. -5I Specialists
in Sea Fools. Try cur Famous single Fried
OYSTERS fal4-S5t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-22

Send to ThOs. T. Fisher & Co. TO-.
Seeing Connecticut Avenue from ~.
White House to Chevy Chase. ADV.