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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
OIL COMPANIES
AGREE TO ABIDE
BY DISSOLUTION

Jefferson City. No, Feb. 15.-The
Waters-Pierce OIL company delivered
a certified check for $50, 900 20 the
clerk OF the supreme court today and
filed papers agreeing to accept every
provision of the custer decision.
Members OF the court will sit this
afternoon and consider the matter OF
the separation OF the waters-Pierce
and Standard companies.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
ANOTHER AMENDMENT To
SUIT AGAINST SNIEDIEY

The third amended petition to the
suit OF William NJ. Husbands. state
revenue agent for McCracken county
against Hiram Smediey. county court
clerk. was filed this morning in cir
cult court. In the petition II is al
legged that Ben NJ. Allen paid 5000 to
Smedley for a state retail liquor deal
er's license and that the money was
not reported to the state auditor.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Firemen Crushed

New York. Feb. 15.-Battalion
Chief Graham and four firemen were
crushed under a falling wall during
a box factory fire today. The men
were buried under tons OF brick and
we're dug out and rushed to hos
pital One Is said TO be dying.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Berlin. Feb. 15.-An article in the
Tageblatt today says It has private
information that Austria will declare
war against Servia early in April. I'M
less Servia ceases 10 provoke Austria.
II was reported Saturday that Austria
sought the consent of European pow
ers for temporary military occupancy
In Servia. Russia is said to be strong
ly opposed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

day by the telephone companies by
way of New York.
Snow and sect hung so heavily on
the wires that in many instances they
were pulled TO the ground and tele-
graph poles were broken OFF. officials
of the lake steamship companies re-
ported that they had experienced con-
siderable difficulty during the storm.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 15.-Zero
weather and the worst sleet and snow
storm of the winter prevails in the
All over Kansas there is
delayed traffic and bad winds. In
oklahoma the storm began Saturday
night with rain. followed by a sudden
drop of AS degrees. Railroad traffic
Is almost at a standstil in many loca-
tions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Vivian, w. Va. Feb. 15.---Four
men. two colored, were blown to frag-
ments late yesterday. They were in
a small shanty. filling miners TASKS
with powder, when a half ton ex-
pioded. wrecking the place.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Care of Dependent Children and
Recommendations of Conference
Transmitted to Congress Today
REMEMBER THE MAINE.

Washington, Feb. 15.-In
the presence of a distinguish
ed gathering at Arlington
cemetery the anchor of the
Maine, which was sunk at Ha-
vana II years ago, was dedi-
Gated as part of the monu-
ment to the sailor dead.
Graves of 1876 victims of the
disaster were decorated with
flowers. A magnificent wreath
was sent by President Roose-
welt. Admiral Sigsbee, COM
mander of the Maine mt the
time of the accident, delivered
the principal address.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Hunger sIarchers Driven.

Cardiff, Wales. Feb. 15.-Hun-
dreds Of neighboring residents today
stormed the hunger marchers' Z"
camp on the estate Of Marquish Butte.
The marchers' buildings were demol-
lshed and they were driven away
under threats of violence.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Chicago storm.

Chicago. t2:3e p. MA storm
struck Chicago in shape OF a heavy
sleet Tracks we're 80 ley that traffic
was tied up. For hours wires were
down 10 the west. Little news was
received. Communication In all d.
rections was cut of for hours. The
wind died down today and the tenn
perature moderated. Street and ele-
waited companies are working hard to
get car service.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

81. Louis. Feb. l5.-Storm damage
in the northwest Is severe. There is
no communication with Chicago.
Wires are down by the heavy sleet
through the southwest. Heavy storms
OF snow and Size, and rain were ex-
perlenced with a high wind.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Burglar Killed

Martins Ferry, o., Feb. ID
George Rees today shot and killed
John Coos. when he was crawling out
a pantry window with his pocket full
of jewelry taken from the house.
Three companions escaped.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Cleveland. Feb. d5.-lt is reported
that a Lake Shore electric train was
wrecked and a number killed at the
outskirts OF vermillion. o. Wires are
down and confirmation is not re-
ceived.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
KING EDWARD PAINTED WHILE ON VISIT
TO THE EMPEROR WILLIAM OF GERMANY

Seola exercises. today wrote Examin-
ling Magistrate Albanel. formally ac-
|cusing Nine. Steinheil with the muir
der OF President Faure. Such accu-
sations was necessary in order that
charges might not be dropped.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Texas blizzard.

Dallas. Tex. Feb. ia blizzard
prevails in north and central Texas.
Temperature Is is above. Snow is
falling. Trains are delayed. II Is
feared stock losses on the open
ranges will be large.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Felix Ewing and Joel Fort Named
as Defendants in Another Suit in
the Federal Court by Amendment
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.

Huntington, Pa, Feb. f5.-
Running forty miles an hour
the Pennsylvania special
eighteen hour from Chicago
TO New York" train struck a
landslide az New Hamilton
this morning. The engine and
baggage car were overturned
Three sleepers were derailed.
Baggagemaster Hines was Sc
vereIy hurt. Several passen-
gers were injured by flying
glass.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
ASSOCIATION Is
SUED BY SHERIFF
OF LYON COUNTY

Eddyville. KY. Feb. 1'5. Especially
Sheriff Sam Cash today filed suit
In the Lyon county court against the
Protective association for a total Of
$500, alleged due the county and
state for taxes. 1t il charged that the
association officers refused to
return assessment in 1908.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Berlin. Feb. i5.-Despite efforts to
keep the matter secret it is known
today that King Edward tainted
while ina conversation with the Prin-
cess OF Pless at the British embassy
here last week and was unconscious
for some time.
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storm nc birmingham.

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 1.-two
were killed and seven badly injured
at West Point. Miss. result of n
heavy wind which passed over that
section.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Learned. Miss. Feb. IA storm
struck here with tremendous force,
blowing down a negro church, killing
one woman and one child and injur-
ing te npersons. Seyenty-five persons
were in the building at the time. The
arched ceiling probably saved the
others.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
ii. Clay Pierce Case.

Austin, Feb. 15,--It was announced
when the case of II. Clay Pierce,
charged with false swearing. is reach
ed today, 1t will be set for hearing
May 10.
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In Oklahoma.

Tulsa. Okla. Feb. 15.-Mercury is
at zero here this morning. There Is
much suffering among tent dwellers
Relief is given by the city.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15

Pine Blum, Ark. Feb. 1.-THE
mercury here dropped 20 degrees in
20 hours. Snow is now failing.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
In Illinois.

Clinton, H.. Feb. 15.-Railroad
men say 600 telegraph poles are
down between here and Bloomington,
25 miles distance. There was a
furious storm last night and trains in
this section are impeded
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
Accuses Nine. steinheil.

Paris. France. Feb. 15.-Levis
Gregory, VINO threw France into a
Juror by shooting Dreyfus at the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-15
BurgIaries at EddyviIIe.

Three residences were entered here
Saturday night by burglars. From
the residence of NJ. T. Molloy s2.5O
and a watch, valued at $40, were
taken: from the residence OF Thomas
Chambers $50, and from the resi-
dence OF George Rainey $50 and
some silver ware There is no clew.
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STORM CUTS OFF
NORTHWEST FROM
REST OF COUNTRY
Lake Region Suffers Most, and
Teledo, Cleveland, Chicago
Disconnected.
Wind and Sleet Ragged All Day
Sunday and Last Night.

PADUcAH is VISITED TODAY
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AZ Washington. ID. G., Feb. ID.
The western storm now covers
the Ohio valley and east gulf
states. Low temperatures
continue I'm central west and
northwest.
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Snow. colder tonight and Tuesday,
.sair except snow and colder In the
mountains. Highest temperature sat-
uu,av a.: lowest sunday, ~; highest
SUNDAY. 81; lowest today, 81. RAIN
fan from saturday morning to this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
MORGAN GROOMED
FOR u. S. SENATOR
FRIENDS or THE CHIEF JUSTICE
URGE HIM TO RUN FOR
MccUMRER's SHOES.

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 2s.-Chief
Justice ID. e. Morgan of the North Da-
kota supreme court is being groomed
as a candidate for the United States
senate TO succeed Senator McCumber.
Talk to this effect has -,een rife for
some little time and while 20 definite
announcement has been made as yet
to the effect that he hill be in the
field, 1t is said that when the proper
time arrives his friends will take up
the fight for him.
Judge Morgan has been on the SUI
preme bench since 1900, prior to which
time he served for several terms as
district judge In Ramsey county.
Thomas Marshall. who was a candi-
date against *. c. Hansbrough, and
who was defeated by Mn. Johnson, is
another possibility for the coming con-
f1ict Mr. Marshall was in Grand
Forks this week. but refused to make
any statement as to fis future politi-
cal plans, promising, however, that on
his next visit he might have something
to say.
Alfred Blaisdell. secretary of state.
was in Grand Forks yesterday. He
has been talked OF as a candidate for
congress, but states most emphaticaIIy,
that he will nor be In that race, or
any other for that matter. having de-
cided to retire from politics.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
Zeppelin Unable to Reach Ger
man Hospital This Afternoon
GREAT CROWDS GATHERED
BIG WAR BALLOON zEEPPELIN
III. HELD BACK BY uNFAvoR-
ABLE WINDS OVER BAVARIA
AND COULD NOT FINISH TRIR
ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE.

Berlin, Aug. 2s.-The people Of Ber-
lin are keenly disappointed at the nom
arrival OF the Zeppelin airship. which
left Nuremburg at 2:10 o'clock this
morning on the second stage OF its
Journey from Friedrichshafen to Ber-
lin. When at a late hour this after
noon it became evident that Zeppelin
would not arrive here until after dark
If at all tonight. the crowds. on the
Templehof parade ground and in other
public places of the city began to dis
perse.
100000 Strangers There.
The local newspapers issued extra
editions showing slow progress of the
airship against the wind over upper
Bavaria and Saxony. but all hope of
seeing the Zeppelin Ill arrive here to-
day ended when 1t was officially an
nounced that II the count was not able
to reach Berlin by daylight he would
stay at Bitterfeld until tomorrow morn
ing.
1t is estimated that not less than
100,0 900 strangers came into Berlin to-
day to witness the arrival of the fam
Gus balloon.
Military authorities issued order to
the people of the city advising them of
the route the balloon would take In its
flight above the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
SITUATION IN PA.
STRIKE Is TENSE
STATE TROOPS REDouBLE VIII.
GANcE AND MORE STRIKE
BREAKERS REACH Nc
KEGS ROCKS.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. .--Redoubiing
their viligance throughout the strike
district OF the Pressed Steel Car COM
pany at McKees Rocks, the Pennsyl-
vania state troopers are taking every
precaution today to precent a recur-
rance Of rioting ano bloodshed. Ad-
mittedly the situation is extremely
tense. The wholesale desertion Of Inn
ported workmen yesterday and subse-
ouently the stories told BY men OF the
alleged brutality accorded them inside
the plant has served to create a decid-
ed resentment among the strikers and
their sympathizsrs
Many Workmen Gathered.
Troopers. deputy sheriffs and special
police are content TO remain close to
ths mill today. Large gatherings Of
men along the Ohio river bank near the
plant are not disturbed BY the troopers
who claim the worknen are outside
their jurisdiction.
During the forenoon thirty men who
arrived from Chicago were taken into
the mill and no furtAer desertions
were reported.
Cards threatening deaths are being
received through the mail by the minor
officers Of the company,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
More Evidence That Doctors Are
Preparing for Operation
CLERGYMAN SEES MAGNATE
RAIL WIZARDS FAsToR DE-
cLAREs he FOUND FiNANcIER
LOOKING MUCH BETTER THAN
WHEN HE WENT TO EUROPE
LA7oRER ON ESTATE TALKS.
scHIEFF vIsITs SICK MAJ.

Arden, NJ. ", Aug. 2s.-Either Ed
ward n. Hartman 10 not too III TO
discuss business or wishes to clean up
certain important financial matters as
soon as possible. These are two diver
gent views Of the flying visit made
the the finaneisr in his mountain fast
ness today by Jacob n. schieff, the
New York banker. The Importance at
tached to Sehieff's visit was shown by
the fact that the through express train
was stopped at Arden station today to
permit the banker to alisht.
sehiH remained only q short time
in the house. sehiff left the Hartman
house in automobile for New York.
He said he had talk with Hartman,
and denied that Hartman was in such
condition that an operation was necss-
sary. Hartman was in good spirits
and feeling pretty we'll, said Sehiff.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28

They are coming. Twenty-six cars
containing sixty-two contestants and
half as many more, officials. pacemak-
ers, press correspondents. repair men.
and non-contesting sight seers left the
twin cities yesterday morning. for the
Little Glidden tour.
A telephone message received from
Col. Frank NJ. Joyce. the official pilot
of the party, by Hector Barnes this
morning, brings the information that
although there were but twenty-six
cars to leave the twin cities there will
be forty to arrive in Fargo this even
ing. They are picking up a great many
cars along the road Auto enthusiasts
tics from the cities throughout which
the tourists pass who are falling in be-
hind TO watch the run.
Col. Joyce stated that he would
reach Fargo at $3.50 this afternoon He
Is ahead of the party. however, and IL
will probably be couple Of hours
later before the rest OF the tourists ar
rive.
The party reached Alexandria. 142
miles from Minneapolis last night and
spent the night in that city. There
were only one or two minor mishaps
during the first days run and the Little
Continued on Page Nine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28

In Porto Rico Re- Is Henri Post is the
one biggest man. AS governor he
wields great power, but on account of
the way he has governed Post has an
Intimately greater power. for the people
know he is working night and day for
their interests.
Post has been on the island little
over six years now, first as auditor,
then secretary and lieutenant governor
and finally as governor. His policy has
been to give the Porto Ricans the
greatest participation possible i'm tho
government. Post is a young man In
the prime of life. He will be 40 years
old next January.
During his term OF ONCE Post has
been the author of some seventy five
laws covering revisions to municipal
laws, election laws, the establishing OF
the reform school, and laws to provide
for the reclamation of 26, 900 acres OF
worthless land
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
CADETS OUT FOR GOOD

washington, Aug. 2S.--'Tt is per-
fectly useless for any OF the young
cadets who were dismissed by Presi-
dent Taft last week from the West
Point Military academy for hazing
Cadet Orlando Sutton. to make any
effort toward reinstatement" said a
well known army officer today
"The law is mandatory on the sub
ject Of the dismissal of cadet found
guilty Of hazing." he added, '.and
neither the president nor the secre-
tary Of war has any power to rein
state any Of Them
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28

Arden, N. r., Aug. 2S.--Evidence
continued to accumulate today that
preparations were under way at the
mountain home Of Edward H. Har-
riman, for some unusual event.
Whether a surgicai operation or only
a consultation OF physicians. or
whether the apparently significant
happenings of the past twenty four
hours have no bearing at all upon the
physical condition Of the railroad
magnate, could not be settled definite
~ by those outside the Hartman
household.
From man employed at the house
it was learned today that one OF the
large rooms in the big structure was
being made ready for occupancy of
some kind. This man said he worked
yesterday under the personal super
vision of Mrs. Hartman, shifting the
furniture. He did not know to what
use the room was to be put.
More Indirect Eviden.e.
More indirect evidence fram men
about the house and grounds today
IalIeu 10 strengthen the Lneory LnaI
the financier's condition was worse
than when he arrived from Europe.
Several OF those men saw him sitting
on the porch in the sun yesterday.
The most satisfactory. FIRST hand re-
port on Harriman's condition that has
come thus far from anyone outside
the household was Obtain cd from Rev.
]. H. McGuinus. rector Of the Episco-
pal church at Chester. about eight
miles from here. McGuinus spent
more than an hour with Hartman
yesterday.
when drove over to Harriman's
home" said the clergyman, Il feared
that / would not be able to see him on
account OF the alarming reports Of his
condition and on he contrary, / found
him looking much better than | ex-
pected. His han .shake was firm and
to me he looked better than when he
went to Europe"
McGninus refused to say whether he
saw anything during his visit that
would confirm the report Of possible
pending operation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
Stranger at Wizards Home.

Arden, Aug. 2S.-There was one
new arrival at the Hartman home
this forenoon. He declined to say
who he was.
Members OF the household de-
MED over the telephone that Pat
Grille, the specialist of Cleveland,
or other physicians had arrived
for consultation or that an opera
tion was pending. No statements
as to Harriman's condition were
forthcoming from DR.. Lyle, the
family physician.
1t was said that Hartman was
not permitted to turn his mind to
business cares Judge Loyett and
others in close touch with Harri-
man are relieving him OF all such
anxiety.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
Only American Aviator al
Rheims Gets Chief Trophy
FRENCH ARE DISAPPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVE OF UNCLE SAM
WILL BRING HOME THE INTER
NATIONAL CUP OF AVIATION,
IMPORTANT TROPHY GIVEN AT
GREAT FRENCH AERO MEET.

Betheny Aviation Field, Rheims,
Aug. 2s.--Glenn H. Curtiss, the only
American aviators at Betheny, today
won the international cup of aviation,
the most important event Of aviation
week. He covered the two laps of the
course, twenty kilometres, or 1912
miles in 15 minutes, so 3-5 seconds.
This Is at the rate of 47.65 miles an
hour
Bleriot, his most formidable COM
petitor made the distance in is minu-
tes. Sc 1-5 seconds. Latham did not
start
Curtis took advantage Of the favor
able weather conditions this morning
and after trial lap which he covered
IN minutes. IS 1-5 seconds, he made
his official record. He did the first lap
in minutes. 81 2-5 seconds, and the
second in minutes and So 1-5 seconds
Zach lap measures e.21 miles and
Curtiss broke all previous records.
Bleriots Poor Showing.
Bleriot waited until late hour this
afternoon before flying. He made his
irst round in minutes SO .3-5 seconds
which is still two-fifths Of a second
behind the best time made by Curtiss.
Lefebvre flying in Wright Bi-Piane
also tried for this event, but his time
was comparatively slow, being given
at 20 minutes, S3 3-5 seconds.
The International cup Of aviation is
known otherwise as the Gordon Ben
nett trophy 1t is an object Of art
valued at $500 which goes to the win
ming club and $4,000 to the aviators.
The course Is two laps Of the Betheny
areodrome.
Ovation to American.
Curtiss comes from Hammondsport,
N. Y. This is the first time he has
flown against formidable competitors
His machine Is a bi-pIane.
The French spectators were greatly
disappointed that this coveted prize
was not won by a Frenchman, but they
and thousands OF other enthusiasts
from countries crowded around Curtiss
and showered congratulations upon
him for his wonderful achievement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
SAYS VICTOR
CONFESSED
rrT
CelI-mate Of 5. D. Murderer
Tells Sensational Story
CESCRIBLS AWFUL CRIME
FIRST SENSATION IN ABERDEEN
TRIAL SPRUNG TODAY BY THE
sTATE-ADMlssIoN or THE DE
PENDANTS CONFESSION TAKEN
UNDER AMUSEMENT.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 2S--The hum
dreds Of spectators who have been
crowding the Brown county courthouse
the past two days in search OF sensa
tion In connection with the Victor
trial were abundantly gratifled this
morning when the state sought to In
troduce in evidence the confession
made by Emil Victor TO States Attor-
ney Van Slyke The matter had not
been decided by Judge McNulty at
noon. The state put on witnesses who
identified the 41-calibre revolver as
the one owned by Victor.
Kelly. a celI-mate OF Victor's for
several days, was placed on the stand
and testified that Victor had told him
all the details Of the crime, how he
had murdered first y. w. Christie then
Michael Ronaye. afterwards shooting
down Mrs. Christie, winding UP the se-
ries Of murders by re-loading his re-
volver and shooting Mildred Christie
as she sat on the side Of the bed await
ing execution.
Route Used to Escape.
Victor according to Kelly,s testi-
mony. also told Kelly the route he took
In escaping from the Christie farm.
taliying exactly with the trail followed
by the sherifrs posse.
Kelly was IN Jail from Mobridge for
q minor offense. gained victor's com
Adence. Victor appeared much more
nervous than usual, losing to great
degree the sir OF calm Indifference
whics1 isae charactized him since the
s~fal began.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-08-28
SHIP SINKS, FIVE LOST

Seattle, Aug. 2s.--Five lives were
lost In the sinking OF the Alaska
steamship Co.'S steamer Ohio, Off
steep Point. Alaska. yesterday. There
were one hundred and twenty eight
passengers on board but ali these es-
capped, the victims being from among
the crew. The loss OF the steamer and
cargo is total The drowned:
n. J. STEPHEN. purser, Seattle.
GEO. e. EcCL4ES, wireless operator.
W.1ulpeg
Two seamen. names not given.
Qnartekmaster name not given.