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For EmbezzIement Is Former
Judge Campbell
In Medina County The
Present Week
Other NuteS Of Interest From
The Court House

Medina, Jan. 24~4fNormer Common
Pleas Judge Robert M. Campbelil was
placed on trial here Monday on a
charge of aiding and abetting b. F.
Shelley in embezzling $500 from the
estate of Paul Oliver.
Shelley was convicted of embezzle-
ment last fall and sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary. Judge Camp
bell occupied the bench during the ad-
ministration Of the oliver estate and
at the time Shelley committed the en-
bezzlement.
Hon. w. M. Koons of Mt. Vernon is
assisting in the defense of Judge
Campbell.
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Charles Mcdonald of Tiverton
passed through our village, Saturday,
en- route 10 Mt. Vernon.
DR.. and Mrs. w. s. Putnam were
Millersburg visitors, last Friday.
The pupils of the schools, here gave
an unusually good literary entertain.
ment in the High school building last
Friday afternoon. Exercises similar to
weeks, one-half the pupils taking part
each time.
Miss Ida Workman is spending a
few days with relatives in orrville.
John Grassbaugh, the efficient clerk
in the store of s. s. Day C Co., Is now
confined to his home with a severe at
tack of the grip,
One new member was given the In.
Itiatory degree in the local lodge Of /.
o. o. F., Tuesday evening.
G. G. Letter and G. e. Slate are de-
voting all their spare time to posting
| themselves on the merits and defects
of the different breeds of chickens,
and have almost decided to confne
themselves to the Rhode Island Red
strain, Mr.. Slate already having or
dered $1,000 cock from a well known
chicken fanCier.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Hyatt will move
to their farm in Tiverton township,
Coshocton county, about April 1st.
Henry Titus and wife of Coshocton
have moved their household effects to
this place, temporarily, where Mr..
Titus will be employed in the erection
of the new Disciple church, Mr.. Titus
being o carpenter. After the compile
ton of the building they expect to
move to California for the benefit OF
Mr. Titus's health.
i G. G. Letter is taking a course by
mail in geometry and algebra, and will
: also take course in the same branch
es including Latin In Wooster Uni
versity the coming summer.
Fred. Hunter, who has been engaged
in the photograph business with hi!
3 brother in Orrville for the past thre,
( months, returned home last week, ant
will soon open photograph CALLER!
r at this place.
About three months ago, some per
sons or person stole twenty-five dol
lars from the money drawer of the c
L A. & c. ticket Office here, and the agen
|, II. o. Church, was called upon to max
the amount good, which he did. Sal
urday morning he received lette
from some person in Cleveland, cor
/, tanning a money order for the amour
taken, saying that he needed the MOI
:, ey at the time, but as he was now i
; better circumstances, he would no'
refund the amount, but that the nam
a signed to the letter was fictitious. NJ
Church is highly elated over the r,
turn of the money.
Divine services in the M. Il. churc
here was postponed Sunday on a,
count of the fact that Rev. H. 4
Shook, the pastor, was obliged to a
tend a funeral on that date.
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Installed Officers

Surprise a Member
At the meeting of the Daughters
of st. George Monday night the fol
lowing officers were installed by Dis
trict Deputy Martha Ewing;
w. Pm. Higgins.
w. V. Pc. Parker.
1st. CON-. Shut.
End. CONF. Smith.
l. G-M. Simmonds.
o. &C. Brinning.
Chap-A. Garrad.
Pianist--M. Burgess.
Secs. Fleming.
Treas.-M. Somers.
Trustee-A. Garrad.
At the close of the meeting Mrs
e. Brinning was surprised with post
card shower in honor of her birth
day anniversary. A social hour was
spent IN music and talking over old
times. Refreshments were served.
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REASON

Bridgeport, o., Jan. 25.-After hav.
ing read the testimony in the Schenk
trial III Wheeling Commodore wilkes,
so, prominent farmer, suffered
from the strange hallucination that
his wife was trying to kill him by
putting poison in his coffee. He was
adjudged insane and will be taken
to the Columbus state hospital.
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/. c. 3. A. Entertain
Monday Evening

The members OF the L. C. B. A. most
DELIGHTFULLY."- entertained in the knights
of Columbus hall Monday evening
with card party and dance. Eigh-
teen tables we're filled and thirty-two
games of progressive euchre played.
First prizes were awarded Mrs. Leo
Allerding and Mr.. John Kilduff, while
the consolation prizes fell to Mrs.
Margaret Tigne and Mr.. M. F. Fitz
Delicious refreshments were served
and the remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appoined and quail
flied administrator of the estate OF
ELIZABETH BEBOUT
late of Knox county, Ohio, deceased,
by the Probate Court of said county
January IA, 1911.
JOHN w. BEBOUT,
Mt. Vernon, Ohio
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OLD SOLDIER TORTURED

For years I suffered unspeakable
torture from indigestion, constipation
and liver trouble" wrote A. X. Smith,
war veteran at Eric, Pa, "but DR..
Kings New Life Pills fixed me all
right. They're simply great" Try
them for any stomach, liver or kidney
trouble. Only 20; at G. r. Baker 6
Co., or f. Fink of Fredericktown.
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Club Notes
Sorosis

Sorosis
The regular meeting of Sorosis oc-
Cured Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Semple, East High
street.
Mrs. Semple read very interest
ing paper on "The Historical Novel
and Leather Stocking Tales" The
paper was discussed by the members
in attendance.
Mrs. Frances Goodman of Sullivan,
Ind, was a visitor during the after
noon.
Sorosis will meet next Tuesday af-
ternoon at the home of Miss Martha
Irvine, East Gambler street.
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HAVE HARD NUT TO CRACK
Congressional Gerrymander Puzzlea
Democratic Legislators.


Columbus, o. Jan. "a. - Senator
Dean and Representative Fulton,
chairmen of the senate and house
committees on federal relations, will
hold conference today IN an effort
to agree upon a plan whereby mem
bers of tn. two houses will sit as a
Joint COMMIT .ttee to consider the pro.
posed gerrymander Of Ohio congres.
,sional districts. This gerrymander
will be one of the most difficult prob
lens before the legislature. All the
Democratic members from Ohio in
congress have sent word that they
wish to offer suggestions. In addi-
ton, the large number of Democrats
in the assembly have specific ideas
as to how the districts should be d.
vided.
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To EXAMINE
THE BOOKS

Columbus, o., Jan. 25.-Frank Nc.
Cabe of Columbus has been appoint.
ed special railway accountant of the
state tax commission. He will have
charge of Investigations to be con-
Quoted by the commission for the
purpose Of determining railroad tax
ction. McCabe has had 20 years ex-
perience in railroad accounting.
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WANTED-All kinds Of furs; high
est market prices paid at all times !;
viii take In on Thursdays and Sat
ur5ays at Waddell's livery barn. Be.
fore selling call en- me. w. P. Saw
vel. tt
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-27

FARM FOR SALE--Farm of three,
five, ten or more acres; good build
'ngs, fruit and water Call or address
Banner office.
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Pleasantly
Surprised d

Stanley Vail was very pleasantly
surprised by a number of mis- friends
Monday evening. The evening was
spent in playing games and music af-
ter which most tempting lunch was
served. Those who made up the mer-
ry crowd were: Florence Mason,
Gladys Sensil, Edith Melick, Hattie
Kerr, Ruth Vail, Pauline Jamison, Osie
Gates, Mary Blair, Mrs. Guy Miller,
Harry Sensil, Walter Mason, Hovey
Altenberg, Merrill Harris, Henry Mon.
roe, George Spindler, VIM. Way,
James Tulloss Thomas VanVoorhis,
Guy Miller and Stanley Vail. Mr.. Vail
received many handsome presents,
one being beautiful umbrella. The
crowd left at late hour wishing the
host many happy returns of the day
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SOCIETY NOTES
Faucett-Slnger
Nuptials

Faucett'Singer
Nuptials
MIR. John Fawcett of South Vernon
and Miss Fannie Singer Of East Chest.
nut street were united in marriage
by Rev. l.. w. Mulhane at his home
on East Chestnut street Monday even
ing. Both young people are well
known in Mt. Vernon and their many
friends wish them much happiness.
They will make their home in South
Vernon.
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Little Gladys Ward, who was so
seriously burned some weeks ago,
was reported a trifle stronger this
morning, but her general condition
is not improved.
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New York Situation Unchanged.
culherson sueceeas tiImseIf.

Austin, Jan. 25.-United States
Senator Charles A. Culberson was
elected senator for third term by
the unanimous vote of both the SEN
ate and house.
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Appeal Case

In the case of William NJ. Koons VS..
Robert Curran, an appeal has been FL
ed in the court of common pleas from
the court of Squire George S. Harter
of Clinton township, wherein the
plaintiff secured judgment for $780,
SO. Neal '& Sapp represent the plain.
tiff.
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WHy CONSULT DR.. vokEq

lie has made regular visits TO this community foa
nearly fifteen years and has established perms
nent practice and reputation.
His practice Is limited TO Chronic Diseases, ana
he has spent practically all his life in the study and
treatment of them.
Ills Specialty:-To devise and furnish at low
cost successful courses of home for those
who have time money TO spend at expensive.
hospitals and sanitsriums.
lie Is In the prime of life tforty-three) aud a
his very best for good work.
His practice consists mainly of rare and diff
cult cases having failed to secure satisfaction else
where.
At least three-fourths of his patients are SEN
10 him by former patrons.
n he thinks he cannot benefit you he will say so
Or. Voke's best references are his many friendi
and patients, the result of fifteen years practice 10
this community.
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II doesn't require slillIpl driver 10
drive eome meE TO dilpk
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-27
REM E MI BER

That Or. Woke Invites searching investigation d
his work and methods of treatment And that hf
charges absolutely nothing for consultation ane
examination Your case will receive his best at
tention. Everything confidential
His charges are so fair and reason BILE that TIN
poorest working man or woman need not hesitate Il
apply for treatment. -
Write for Free Booklet, "Practical Suggesticut
on How to Keep Well"
sppngsS All COMMUNICATIONS TO - y
.F. WOKE, N. D.
S79 WEST SIXTH AVE. COLUMBUS oh,s
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Guardian Appointed

Guardian Appointed
Grover G. Stringfellcw of Buckeye
City nas been appointed guardian of
Walter R. Stringfellow, giving bond
in the sum of $3.50 with Curtis Baker
and Harry Sells as sureties.
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Marriage License
John e. Fawcett, nolder, and Fran
ces M. Singer, both of Mt. Vernon
Rev. L. w. Mulhane.
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Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Martha A. Scott to Alice B. Scott,
92 acres in Butler, 81.
Louisa Camp to Truran ID. Updike,
lots so and 81 o. p, Centerburg, ST.
715.
Elizabeth v. ThraillSill to Clara
Moore, 10h acres in Morgan, 81.
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cppTRCNT, 1909, sY o.W pLL LINoflbl1 cofYANY

I? Do you understand what the let
ter means to me?"
Have pityl" cried the bankers
wife, almost beside herself. You can
tell them when I'm out of the coun-
try. Dom: ask me to make this sac
rifice now-don't ask me-don'tl"
Annie was beginning to lose pa
tience. The woman's selfshness an
gered her. With irritation. she said:
You've lost your nerve. and you
don't know what you're saying How
ards life comes before you-me-or
anybody. You know that."
"Yes-yes." cried Alicia desperate
ly, Il know that. I'm only asking you
to wait. II ought to have left this
morning-that's what l should have
done-gone at once. Now it's too
late. unless you help me-"
I'll help you all can." replied the
other doggedly, but I've promised
Judge Brewster to clear up this mat
ter tonight"
Suddenly there was commotion at
the door. Capt. Clinton entered, fol-
lowed by Detective Sergeant Maloney.
Alicia shrank back in alarm.
Il thought Judge Brewster was
here" said the captain, glancing sus-
picicusly round the room.
'P11 send for him." said Annie.
touching bell.
We'll, where's your mysterious wit
ness?" demanded the captain sarcas-
tically.
He looked curiously at Alicia
This is Mrs. Howard Jeffries, Sr.,"
said Annie, my husbands step
mother"
The captain made a deferential sa-
lutte. Bully as he was, he knew how
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Ended Cats solourn.

Felix Smith of Easton. Pa, bought
a cat the other day. He paid IS for
her. Why did Felix pay five bucks
for the cat? Answer-Because she
was guaranteed to be a good ratter.
Did Felix have rats7 We should say
he did-the house was full of EN-!
And the cat cleaned 'em out! No;
that's the curious part of It. After
the cat had been on the job a week
the rats were as plentiful as ever.
Felix couldn't understand 1t until one
evening he concealed himself In the
basement to watch the cat. About 0
p. M. as the cat sat with her eye on
rat hole. Felix says that rat after
rat came out Of the hole. walked UP
to the old cat. kissed her goodnight,
and then returned to the hole. After
that Felix kicked the cat out of the
house.-Boston Post.
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Howard Jefrries bankers son, under
low-student at Yale, leads a lie Of dis
sipation. marries the daughter of a gam.
Pier WHO died in prison. and is disosyne;d =;
desperate straits. Underwood, Who had
once been. engaged to Howard's step
Gus % circumstances. % aPy PTalFing advantage w f Of
his intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
his true character, Alicia denies him the
house. He sends her a note threatening
as commissioner. demand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard calls at
an ns to in oa an IN y 5 enae
him to take up business proposition.
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws screen around the drunken
promise from Underwood that he will not
take his life. He refuses unless she will
and taxes her leave iqafS Kills
Esns Howard iHsofi Hs finds Is under%ood ind wood dead.
Capt Clinton. fned notorioas % for % his his brutal brutal
TREATMENT Of prisoners. puts Howard
an alleged confession from the harassed
man. Annie. Howard's wife. declares her
calls on Jeffrles, ST. He refuses to help
unless she will consent to a divorce. To
ave ave Howard she consents. but when she
tend to stand by his son. except finan-
cially, she scorns his help. Annie appeals
to Judge Brewster. attorney for Jeffries,
Sr, to take Howard's case. He declines.
1t is reported that Annie is going on the
stage. The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way to pre-
vent IT. Annie again pleads with Brew
ster to defend Howard He consents.
Alicia is greatly alarmed when she
learns from Annie that Brewster has ta-
ken the case. She confesses to Annie
that she called on Underwood the night
OF his death and that she has his letter
In which he threatened suicide, but begs
for time before giving out the informa-
ton Annie promises Brewster to produce
the missing woman at meeting at his
home. Brewster accuses Clinton of
forcing a confession from Howard. An
ME appears without the witness and re-
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to be courteous when 1t suited his
purpose. He had heard enough of the
wealthy bankers aristocratic wife to
treat her with respect.
BEG pardon, nm; wanted to tell
the Judge / was going"
The servant entered.
Tell Judge Brewster that Capt.
Clinton is going" said Annie.
Alicia. meantime. was once more
on the verge of collapse. The long
threatened expose was now at hand.
In another moment the judge and per-
haps her husband would come in, and
Annie would hand them the letter
which exculpated her husband. There
was a moment of terrible suspense.
Annie stood aloof, her eyes fixed on
the floor. Suddenly, without uttering
word, she drew Underwood's letter
from her bosom, and quickly approach
ing Alicia. placed 1t unnoticed in her
hand. The bankers wife flushed and
then turned pale. She understood.
Annie would spare her. Her lips
parted to protest. Even she was taken
back by such an exhibition of unself-
ishness as this. She began to stam-
mer thanks.
mo. no." whispered Annie quickly.
don't thank me; keep it."
Capt. Clinton turned round with a
jeer. Insolently. he said to Annie:
You might as well own up-you've
played trick on us ALL"
mo. Capt. Clinton" she replied
with quiet dignity: II told you the
simple truth. Naturally you don't be-
lieve it"
THE simple truth may do for Judge
Brewster" grinned the policeman.
but 1t won't do for me: never ex-
pected this mysterious witness, who
was going to prove that Underwood
committed suicide. to make an ap-
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tional and constitutional law for yours
after this"
You don't say so?" exclaimed An
nie. irritated at the mans intolerable
insolence
Judge Brewster held up a restrain
ing hand.
please say nothing" he said with
dignity.
No, l guess I'll let him talk. Go
on. captain" she said with smile,
as II thoroughly enjoying the situa-
ton.
Alicia came forward, her face pale.
but on 1t look of determination. as
If she had quite made up her mind as
to what course to pursue. In her
hand was Underwood's letter. Ad-
dressing Annie. she said, with emo
ton:
The truth must come out sooner or
later"
Seeing what she was about to do,
Annie quickly put out her hand to
stop her. She expected the bankers
wife to do her duty. she had insisted
that she must. but now she was ready
to do it, she realized what 1t was cost
ing her. Her position, her future hap
piness were at stake. 1t was too great
sacrifice. Perhaps there was some
other way
mo. no, not yet," she whispered.
But Alicia brushed her aside and,
thrusting the letter into the hand of
the astonished police captain. she
said:
Yes, now! Read that, captain!"
Capt. Clinton slowly unfolded the
letter. Alicia collapsed In a chair
Annie stood by helpless. but trying to
collect her wits. The Judge watched
the scene with amazement. not under
standing. The captain read from the
letter:
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pearance. did /, Maloney. Why not?
Because. begging your pardon for
doubling your word. there's no such
person"
Begging your pardon for disputing
your word, captain" she retorted.
mimicking him, there is such a per
SON.
Then where is she?" he demanded
angrily. Annie made no answer. but
looked for advice to Judge Brewster,
who at that instant entered the room
The captain glared at her viciously,
and unable to longer contain his
wrath. he beloved:
"I'll tell you where she isl She's
right here in this room!" Pointing
his finger at Annie in theatrical fash
ion, he went on furiously: Annie Jer.
ries, you're the woman who visited
Underwood the night of his death!
don't hesitate to say so. I've said SO
all along. haven't /. Maloney?"
Yes, you told the newspapers SO. 81
retorted Annie dryly.
Taking no notice of her remark. the
! captain clustered:
I've got your record. young won.
an! / know all about you and your
folks. You knew the two men when
they were at college. You knew I'm
derwood before you made the ac.
quaintance of young Jeffries. 1t was
Underwood who introduced you to
your husband. 1t was Underwood who
aroused your husbands jealousy
You went to his rooms that night
Your husband followed you there. and
the shooting took place!" Turning tc
Judge Brewster, he added, with sar'
castle grin: False confession. eh
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He Was Prepared.

Blanche Ring. the actress. is always
preaching caution-whether she prac-
tees it or not is. as Kpling says. an
other story. IF everyone was only as
cautious as a man | once knew" she
said the other night. nobody would
ever go broke. He called at the
money-order window of the local post
Office and asked permission to send an
order for 800 to the old country
Then the man with the money gave
his own name as payee.
I'm going over next week. he vol
unteered. and I want to have the
money waiting for me on the other
side. so that can give 1t to my
mother
why don't you take It with your
asked the clerk You would save 20
cents
""Well. suppose the ship sinks and
I drownT"-Young's Magazine.
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CHAPTER xvIlI.-con.inued.


1T does stun one, doesn't it?" went
on Annie. "You can't think when it
comes all of sudden like this. It's
Just the way felt the morning they
showed me Howard's confession"
Prison! Prison!" walled Alicia.
Annie tried to console her.
mot for long," she said soothingly;
you can get bail. It's only a matter
of favor-Judge Brewster would get
you out right away"
Get me out!" cried Alicia distract
edly. my God! l can't go to prison!
can't! That's too much. I've done
nothing! Look-read this!" Handing
over Underwood's letter. she went on:
You can see for yourself. The wretch
frightened me into such state of
mind that / hardly knew what l was
doing-I went to his rooms to save
him. That's the truth, l swear to
God! But do you suppose anybody
will believe me on oath? They'll
they'll"
Almost hysterical, she no longer
knew what she was saying or doing
She collapsed utterly, and sinking
down in chair, gave way to a pas
sionate fit Of sobbing. Annie tried to
quiet her:
"Hush!" she said gently. don't go
on like that. Be brave. Perhaps it
won't be as bad as you think" She
unfolded the letter Alicia had given
her and carefully read 1t through.
When she had finished her face lit up
with joy Enthusiastically she cried:
This is great for Howard! What
blessing you didn't destroy 1t! What
a wretch. what hound to write you
like that! Poor soul, of course, you
went and begged him not to do it,
I'd have gone myself, but I think I'd
have broken an umbrella over his head
or something Gee! these kind of fel-
lows breed trouble, don't they? Alive
or dead. they breed trouble! What
can we do?"
Alicia rose. Her tears had disap-
peared. There was look of fixed re-
solve in her eyes.
Howard must be cleared" she said,
land must face it-alone!"
You'll be alone all right said An
ME thoughtfully. "Mr. Jeffries will do
as much for you as he did for his
SON."
Noticing that her companion seemed
hurt by her frankness. she changed
the topic.
Honest to God!" she exclaimed
good-naturedly, I'm broken-hearted-
I'll do anything to save you from this
this public disgrace. I know what 1t
means-I've had my dose of it. But
this thing has got to come out, hasn't
ft?''
The bankers wife wearily nodded
assent
Yes. / realize that" she said, but
the disgrace of arrest-I can't stand
1t, Annie! 1 can't go to prison even
II it's only fer minute" Holding out
a trembling hand, she went on: Give
me back the letter. I'll leave New
York to-night-I1l go to Europe-I1l
send it to Judge Brewster from Paris"
Looking anxiously into her compan-
ions face, she pleaded: You'll trust
me to do that, won't you? Give 1t to
me, please-you can trust me-"
Her hand was still extended, but
Annie ignored it.
''No-no." she said, shaking her
head. "I can't give It to you-how can