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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
The Unhealthy of Opera.

There are people who still complain
of the unreality of opera, who cannot
subject themselves to its illusion. And
indeed the illusion Of opera breaks
down II everything In 1t is not kept at
the same distance from reality. In
that world Of musical expression we
must never be suddenly lowered by
any incongruous detail into the ordi-
nary world Of prose. Realism, the at
tempt to work upon the emotions by
complete illusion Of reality. is disas-
trous in opera If the scene is rail-
way station we remember at once that
people do not sing when they are
catching trains.-London Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06

Hoarseness in child subject to
Group is sure indication Of the APP
proach of the disease. If Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has APP
peared, it will prevent the attack. Con-
tains no poison. Sold by W. F. Creigh-
ton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
Cheeky.

Does winks take any magazines"
"All be can get don't dare to leave
one lying around" Birmingham Age
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06

A GENERAL OR CALLED MEETING
N of the stockholders of the WASH
INGTON, ALEXANDRIA q MT. Nkk-
NON RAILWAY COMPANY will be
held at the principal Office of the Com
pany at Mt Vernon, Virginia, on WE'D
NESDAY October II, 1910, at two o'clock
u. M. for the purpose Of taking into con-
sheraton and voting on a joint agree
ment entered into by the boards OF di-
rectors of the MISUNDERSTANDING Rail
way Company, the Washington, airing
ton & Falls Church Railway company
and the Washington, Alexandra MI
ger or consolidation of said corp orations
Bv order of the Board of Directors.
JOHN w. PITTOCK, Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06

A CALLED OR SPECIAL MEETING
N of the stockholders of the WASH
UNCONDITIONAL RAILWAY COM
PANY will be held at the principal Of
fee of the company in the town of Falls
Church, Virginia, at 3 o'clock p. M, on
WEDNESDAY, October II, 1910, for the
purpose of taking into consideration and
voting on o joint agreement entered into
by the boards of directors OF the WASH
Washington, Arlington Il Falls Church
Railway Company, and the Washing
ton. Alexandria & Mt. Vernon Railway
Company. for the merger or consolida-
ton of said corporations.
BY order of the Board Of Directors.
f. T.. PARKER, Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
Bernard Shaw's Excuse.

Bernard Shaw was invited to ban
uuet In honor of the sculptor Rodin.
He sent the following letter as his ex-
cuse for not attending:
"For me banquet to Rodin Is quite
superfuous. l have already taken
measures to assume immortality for
myself by attaching my name to that
of Rodln. Henceforth In every ency-
clopedia you will read, Bernard Shaw;
subject of bust by Rodin; otherwise
unknown
"If the bust is lost, broken or spolied'
so much the better for me" he con-
tinues. "They will speak OF the lost
Bernard Shaw Of RodIn,' as today they
speak of the lost Athens of Phidias'
Nothing can be more beautiful than
the statues which no one ever saw.
Therefore have done all that Is neces-
sary. can get along without ban
uuets. You will only be Robins hosts
| have the honor to be his model
Dramatic Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
MEETINGS.

A GENERAL OR CALLED MEET
n ING Of the stockholders of the
WASHINGTON, AIRING TON *
FALLS CHURCH RAILWAY COM
PANY will be held ut the principal oil
flee of the Company at Mt Vernon, Nir-
ginia, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IzIh,
1910, at two-thirty o'clock p, m, lor the
n,irnose of taking into consideration and
Voting on a Joint agreement entered in
TO by the boards of directors of the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Railway Company
the Washington, Arlington q Falls
Church Railway Company and theWasii-
ington, Alexandria & Mt. Vernon Rail
way Company for the merger or consoli-
dations of said corporations.
By order of the Board of Directors.
JOHN w. RICH, Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
q Monev Saver.

'But you are taking considerable
risk In letting your young men owe
two or three weeks board"
Eyes, there is some risk" answered
the boarding house keeper. But then,
you see, they worry over it so that
they lose their appetites, so / save
money In the long run"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
Diplomatic.

81 believe our boy is a born dipio-
mat"
"Has he shown extraordinary ability
as a prevaricator"
"Well, no. not that exactly, but ne
can cheat other boys in trades and
make them think they are getting all
the best of It."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
The Music Was Fatal.

A New York politician once found g
necessary TO attend an entertainment
at an orphans home, and he was hay-
ing q bad time of 1t. The selection by
the boys band was particularly dis
tresslng. Turning TO friend, the poll
tician said with a shudder, mo Won
der they are orphans. Maya
zine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
DIRECTORS

pix.v Iobn p Robinson Thomas Fannon T. - LesaDe "
Field Henry Bladder. George s. French j. n M No''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-10-06
Man and Woman.

When q man gets into trouble the
first thing be thinks Of is. How shall
I get out Of this Ak" When a woman
gets into trouble Der first thought Is,
'How shall best bear this miseryT
-Winifred Black.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08
Two nilernmaa.

II want TO see YOU just a minute"
says the lady at the bottom Of the
steps, but this hobblc skirt g. SO tight
] can't climb the stairs You come
out, won't youW
81 would If I could but this new
hat Of mine is too wide TO go through
the doorway" signs the one on the in
side.-Life.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08

" lom0ry To select the best
players from the big teams
east and west TO form what is called
an All American team. The followers
or the strenuous game look 10 these
honors with considerable interest. for
the players who have played the best
ana most consistent football during
the season are given the honorary DO
sltions. The season has produced the
usual number of stnrs whose splen.
did work has entitled them To places
without question. While In other cases
the awards can only be made after
careful review Of the work of the
players.
Speed Is supposed TO be the domi-
mating factor I'm this years game. but
even with the open play the man OF
Drawn and muscle does not come
amlss. This does not mean that beef
counts as much now as 1t did during
the reign of the old style mass plays.
but endurance and strength are mighty
handy.
A number of struggles have been
Won through the individual efforts of
some players, while others have been
decided by the smoothness with which
formations have been effected nj crit
ical times due TO the proper selection
OF plays.
In selecting this mythical eleven ev-
cry angle of football must be consid-
cred and the players selected who can
execute different deceptive formations
with the necessary perfection in case
this team were to meet some other ag-
gregation.
This eleven must be equally strong
extensively and dcfenslvely. and there
must be players I'm the back field who
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08
ALL STAR
T |: A NJ
Men Who Earned
Distinction on
GridiT0n,
M'GOvERN GIVEN
THE CsPTAlNCY.

Brilliant Little Field General of Min.
nesota Team Would Mako Resource.
fol Leader of All Star Aggregation.
senbrook of Michigan. Left Guard,
Played Wonderful Game All Season.
as Did Fitzpatrick. Yale's Left End.
Other Men Who Did Gre at Work.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08
Mr.. Property Owner:

1t you have piece Of Real Estate for
sale now IS your opportunity, we want to sell it
for you
List your property with us between now
and january lst, and see the result All we ask is
the exclusive sale for sixty days and the right
kind OF price, we will 90 the rest
Commencing with the new year we guar
antee that every piece Of property listed with us
will be advertised fully once week in a local
newspaper and in our monthly bulletin, a thous-
and copies Of which will be distributed Think
what that means: that your property is offered to
the public, not only to the man who enquiries at
our office for something but to every individual
likely to invest. Why not let us sell for you?
Our facilities for showing your property are un-
equaled
We also want your stocks and bonds listed
with us, or if you are in the market for anything
IN our line to pay CALL it will be to your in
terest
We make speciality of handling sub divis-
ton, coal and timber lands
If you have anything in these lines it will
be worth your while to take the matter up with
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08

THREE PLAYERS WHO EARNED DIsTTSCTIOS
ON GR1DIBON THIS YEAR
can execute forward passes. who can
run the enc g, hit on or off the tackles
and perform other offensive feats Of a
FIRST class back field. The need Of
top crack field goal kicker was empha-
sized all during the 1910 season. and
in Lewis, Mercer and McGovcrn this
team is we'll fortified IN this depart
mcnt
Fitzpatrick and Lewis For Ends.
Fitzpatrick Of Yale and LOWS Of
Harvard arc my selections FOR ends.
The former is great defensive play
or. quick TO size up plays When no
was the smashing man ON the defense
he always Wit the interference lu such
q manner tiat the man with the ball
was turned I'm so be- could be- tackled
THE Grand Leaders Going Out of
Business Sale'--a few words but they
mean everything. Come and see.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08
KlIpatriek and Lewis For Ends.

Enter today in rno zeoder Contest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-12-08
BY TOMMY CLARK.

WV Nth the close of the football
A~ season every year IL Is GUS
" tomary To select the best
plnVpf~S frntn thu li,. ,c,,-.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
TRAIN ANNOUNCER'S
VOICE WINS A BRIDE,
Old Sweetheart Recognizes Jer'
sew City Mans BELOW.

NEW YORK, May 28--Thousands OF
persons have heard the cries made by
Frederick Muhlhaus, the train an
nouncer in the Jersey City station Of
the Hudson and Manhattan Tunnel
Company, though none ever has been
able to understand just what he was
saying; but a few days ago a woman
stepped up to him and asked:
"Are you not Fred Muhlhaus?"
When he acknowledged his identity,
she said: 1T thought I recognized your
voice. The woman turned out to be
Julia Swalleger. and many years ago
In Germany. when Fred was a farmers
boy and Julia the daughter Of a cigar
maker, they were sweethearts and be-
came engaged, but fate separated them
and Julia married one of her fathers
workmen.
Fred also married another, but the
helpmeets of both have since died.
and the childhood lovers are to wed
next ~month-and all through the rau-
cous tones that came through a mega
phone.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR
THEFTS IN JERSEY CITY.
Domestic Accused of Larceny
When Caught in Schenectady.

JERSEY CITY, May 28-Detective-
Sergeant John Feury arrested in Sche"
nectady, N. Y, yesterday, Mrs. Thelmf'
Bryant, who. as a domestic here. is ale
legged to have robbed the homes of sew
eral well-known citizens. About sfS
months ago she was employed In tho
home of Edward j. Miller, at BIZ
Arlington avenue, and is said to havn
disappeared one night with 500 WORTH
of jewelry and other valuables. About
a month later she disappeared from thu
home Of William Haley, at 95 Stevep1
avenue, and is accused Of taking s0Wo
worth of valuables. She was thssl
known as Thelma Ferner. She wbl
traced to Newburg, N. Y. and FROM
there to Schenectady. She has beer
living in the latter town at 2 Troy road
with William Bryant. the son of a JUS
tice of the peace. whom h married.
there. She is Fl years old. She admitl
the thefts and says she either sold or
pawned the valuables. She is charged
with grand larceny.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY WEDDING TO
END JERSEY.DIXlE ROMANCE.
Trentonian to Claim Virginia
Bride.

TRENTON, May 2S.-To be married
In less thar @ month after meeting the
girl with whom he fell in love at first
sight and to whom he became engaged
in less than a week Is the experience
that Edward j. Hayden. of this city,
will be credited with Monday. when he
is married to Miss Lillian NJ. Tanner,
of %Lynchburg, Va.
Memorial Day was chosen as the
most appropriate time for the culmi-
nation OF a romance of the North and
the South, and Atlantic City will in
this instance be the setting for the
ceremony.
Miss Tanner less than a month ago
came from her Virginia home to visit
her uncle In this city. A few days
later her uncle took her to visit Mr..
Hayden's restaurant for luncheon. Mr..
Hayden soon afterward obtained an in
PRODUCTION through a mutual friend.
and before a week had passed the Vir-
ginia girl had consented to become the
bride Of the Northerner.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
GIRL BECOMES BRIDE
INSTEAD OF GRADUATE.
Pupil Weds Teacher in Quaker
Church.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, May ga.
friendship begun at the School Of In
dustrial Art. at Broad and Pine streets,
Philadelphia. eliminated yesterday In
a wedding according to the Friends
ceremony at the home of William H.
Roberts, N~orristown's truant officer. at
Oak and Stanbridge streets.
The principals we're Miss Anna Rob-
erts. who has just finished a four years
course Of art study at the school. and
Professor A. w. Barker, who was her
instructor In drawing. The decorations
were field daisies.
While the bride has finished her
course she will forcgo graduation and
take a wedding trip instead. Miss Rob-
erts was Professor Barker's pupil for
four years. They left for Italy today.
and will return In time for Professor
Barker to resume his duties ct the art
school in October.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
POSTAL CLERKS
AND CARRIERS TO
MEET IN NEWARK
Two National Conventions Will
Be Held simultaneously, Conn
mencing Next Monday.

The National Association of Letter
Carriers and the National Association
of Postal Clerks will simultaneously
open annual conventions of their re-
spective State bodies in Newark on
Monday. One of the features of the
program will be a big joint parade.
Frank A. Hitchcock. postmaster-gen-
eral. a been invited to be the guest
Of the conventions and may be present.
National officers of both organizations
will gather and will review the big
parade from a point of vantage.
The parade will be assembled at Mill
tary Park and after a band concert
will move at 8 p. m. and march to Gin
ton e 1t Is expected that 1,50t
men will be in line. Six bands in all
have been arranged for. The return
march will be via Broad street, after
going around Lincoln Park and the
participants will proceed via Market
street, Springfield venue and Belmont
avenue to Kruger Auditorium, where
a big banquet will open at 5 p. m.
Charles w. Mayow will act as grand
marshal, and will be assisted by sew
eral aides. The entire arrangements
for the day are being looked after by a
committee composed of Andrew Tuite,
John f. Kelly, Owen p. Mahon, Joseph
A. Burns, Henry Ali, James F. Flana>
gan, Thomas Gavin, David Cohen, WILL
lam c.. Taylor, Moses Gansler. William
J. Knott. Sidney V. Conway, Marcus
l.. w. Norris, Ralph Smith. Robert N.
Thompson, Joseph r. Herold. James
Fitzpatrick Inc Louis Frey. This COM
mittee was appointed jointly by branch
No. IT, of the clerks association, and
No. 3s Of the carriers association, to
act as hosts and make all arrange
ments.
Among the speakers at the banquet
will be Mayor Haussling, the Rev,
William H.. Morgan. of the Central
Methodist Episcopal Church, Frank
Rogers, national president of the
clerks association. Postmaster-Genera
Hitchcock. John F. Kelly, national
president of the carriers association;
former Governor Franklin Murphy
Samuel F. Bigelow, Father Corcoran
Chief Inspector James T. .Cortelyou
Rabbi Solomon Foster, Congressman
John ]. Gardner, and Congressman
Goebel of Cincinnati.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
NEW YORK MAY HAVE
OFFICIAL DANCE HALLS

NEW YORK, May 2S.-On this
theory that If they are offered clean
watchful eyes and guarded from evil,
the opportunities for young girls goinG
astray will be greatly lessened, Mayor
Gaynor and the city authorities will!
be asked to establish a public dancing
hall, to be conducted by the city fof
the benefit Of young people living III
the congested districts.
The plan was outlined last night at
a meeting in Cooper Union to con-
slider the subject of public recreation.
If carried out 1t will bring into exist
ence the first municipal dance hall on
record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
MUST PAY OPERA SINGER
WIFE $4,000 ANNUALLY.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Justice Nc
Call, i'll the Supreme Court, has or
dered Albert Gallantin Wheeler, a mill
ionaire member of the New York Stock
Exchange. to pay his wife. formerly
Claudia Carlsbad, a comic opera star.
10000 a year alimony and a counsel
fee of $500, pending the trial of her
suit for separation.
Wheeler is a son of Albert G.. Wheel
er, who is at the head of the corpora
ton that built the Chicago subway
He is a member Of the Chicago Board
of Trade, and the Union League Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
SMITH CLUBS SHOOT.

There will be an extra grand sweep
stake shoot open to all. on the grounds
of the Smith Gun Club, Bloomfield ave-
nue.. opposite Morris Park. Decoration
Iay. beginning at l o'clock. Three
events of % birds each, with an en-
trance of 81. so, including birds, with SIS
added money in each event. are attrac-
tons.
There will also be a grand handicap
merchandise prize shoot for members
only. The first prize will be a hand
some gold watch, presented by DR.. Ed
win Belts, one of the original members
of the club, and in addition twelve
handsome prizes valued at $50, will be
awarded; 75 birds. A substantial lunch
will be served free to the shooters.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
BANQUET SERVED AT COST
OF TEN CENTS A PLATE

ut was a four-course banquet, and 10
cents a plate covered the cost of every
thing. There were 400 there. Five
weeks ago the same institution gave a
banquet at Is cents a plate"
WAS the increase of price caused by
the Payne-Aldrich tariff bil2' asked
Mr.. Olcott.
1T was caused by the standard of the
banquet. because it was given in honor
of ex-Secretary of State John w. Fos-
ter. The manager of the institution
gave a detailed statement after each
course, showing how the material was
bought, cost of purchase. preparation
and service, the overhead and under
foot charges, nothing being said about
doctors charges following"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
GIRLS LASH RATHER
TO DEATH WITH WHIP.
Angry Snake Frightens Horse
and Lively Battle EnSueS.

NEwBURGH, N. Y. May 2S.-Miss
Helen T1ler and Miss Luella Thompson,
of Salisbury Mills, had a lively battle
with a rattlesnake at Biagg's Gov on
Thursday. The reptile was crossing
the highway as the carriage approached
and the horse would have run away
had not the girls handled the reins dex-
teriously.
Tying the horse nearby the girls at
tackled the snake with a w~halebone
whip. Realizing their danger If the
snakes fangs touched them. they first
threw a stone. Then the snake sprang
forward in h direction of the attack
and as 1t did so the whip was brought
down. The girls dashed the snake until
IL was killed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
NINE NURSES WILL BE
GRADUATED WEDNESDAY.
Final Exercises at Home for In
curableS in Court Street.

Exercises for the graduating nurses
Of the Home for Incurables and Hos
pital at 102 Court street will be held In
the hospital building on Wednesday
evening, June /, at 8 o'clock.
The Rev. DR.. Brownell. of the South
Baptist Church, in West Kinney
street, Will make the address and DR.
Christopher Beling will award the
diplomas. The graduates are:
Miss Catherine McSweeny, Miss Con-
stance Gibson, Miss Hazel Holder, Miss
Anna A. Donnelly, Miss Anna Z. Schof-
fer, Miss Anna M. Conway. Miss Mary
Mooney, Miss Bridget Dooner and
Miss Carrie B. Linnell.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
AND CHILDREN
HOMELESS AFTER FIRE.
Father Deserts Family When
House Is DESTROYED.

WILMINGTON. Del, May 2s.-Mrs.
Jennie Davenport, with her three chill
dren. a girl aged IL years, a boy aged Z
years, and an infant son aged IS
months, were found by Agent Stout, of
the Society to Protect Children from
Cruelty, in Brandywine Park. where
they had slept the night before.
The mother and her children lost
their home near Greenville by fire some
time ago, after which the husband and
father deserted them. Since then they
have been sleeping in barns, sheds and
carriages. All their worldly posses
sions were in a dilapidated go-cart.
Agent stout took them to the county
hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
woman,s Club omccrs Entertained.


Members and friends of the Woman's
Club were entertained in the club
rooms, 951 Broad street, last night. by
the club officers. The program opened
with a peanut hunt, in which Miss Bes-
sic Meyler captured the largest num-
Der, securing a f~ive-pound box OF
candy as a reward Of her skill In the
chase. Miss Nina Schreck was a close
second and was awarded a bouquet of
lilies of the valley. Following the hunt
came q Marathon race" with lighted
tapers. The contestants, five In num-
Der, started joyfully, tapers afiame, but
before they reached the goal four lights
were out. Miss Amer Mcknight cap
tured the silver u In the race.
The musical part of the program was
under the charge OF Mrs. A. r.
Twitchell. The selections included
operate airs and popular songs of the
day. After the games, Strawberries.
ice-cream and cake we're served by
members OF the entertainment commit
tee. The room was prettily decorated
with wild flowers from Miss Jenkin-
sons home in Morristown. The flowers
we're afterward distributed to the men,
bers. There will be no meeting next
, Monday night on account Of Memorial
Day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
GIRLS ARE BORN
WITH TWO TEETH EACH.

CHICAGO, May 28.-Chicago physi-
clans are interested in an extraordinary
case-the birth of twins, each one or
which had two w~ell-developed teeth.
The teeth were extracted when the
twins were 10 days old, Inc this oper-
ton in dentistry perhaps saved their
lives. The twins are daughters OF Mr..
and Mrs. Edward r. Hurd.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-28
Hoosier Representative Says In
crease to Is Cents Was Not
Caused by the Tariff.

WASHINGTON. May 2S.-First-class
b%anquets at 10 cents a plate figured in
the discussion of national soldiers
homes in the House yesterday. I'm
Valparaiso. Ind, In which I live" said
Mr.. Crumpacker. of Indiana, II was In
vited to a banquet two years ago where
the price was 10 cents a plate. and it
was a first-class banquet, too"
Did that include wine?" asked Mr..
Olcott, of New York.
'It did not" replied Mr.. Crumpacker.