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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
VIEWERS CAVE JoTT1NGs

Weyer's Cave, Sept. 18.-The cash
system has been in operation here
for over two weeks. 1t has been
strictly carried out and most every
one seems to be pleased with the ar
rangement Of course, some OBJ
ject, but they fail to realize that 1T
is an advantage, not only to the mer-
chant, but also to the customer.
Mr.. William Garland left last week
with three cars of live stock which
he will sell in the Philadelphia mar
ket. He also took with him lot of
North River water melons. He says
he has eaten melons from all over
the country but that he has found
none that can equal those grown
here
Mr.. E. P. Funkhouser also ship
ped two cars of sheep and hogs.
This is the largest shipping point be-
tween Staunton and HarrisOnburg,
several carloads of stocks being
shipped every week.
Mrs. M. D. LindawoOd was taken
to the hospital at Richmond where
she will be operated upon.
Mrs. Hawkins, of Staunton, and
Mrs. Everson and her two daughters,
Of Birmingham. Ala, were the guests
of Mrs. G.. S. Roller part Of last
week.
Miss Barns, of Staunton, and Miss
Chestnut, of Charlottesville, who are
to teach here this winter, arrived
last Saturday afternoon.
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Swoope.

Swoope, Sept. 18.-Mrs. R. l..
Crawford gave an informal tea Thurs
day evening in honor of visiting Ia
dies in the neighborhood. Those
present were: Mrs. O. E. Blanton,
of Richmond; Mrs. McClelland OF
Natural Bridge; Mrs. James Heller,
of Washington; Mrs. HI. P. McClung,
Mrs. W. F. Hatman and Mrs. w. H.
Henderson.
Prayer services will be conducted
at the chapel every evening this
week at 1880. All cordially invited
to attend.
Next Sunday at Hebron church the
pastor Rev. Holmes Ralston will
commence protracted service assist
ed by Mr.. Mclaughlin. from New
Providence church.
Mrs. J. H. Heller and little son,
Howard, have returned to Washing
ton, after fortnight's visit to the
family of Mrs. H. P. NcClung.
Miss Bessie Perk has gone to Har-
risonburg to visit friends.
DR.. Charley Clemmer and bride
are visiting his father. Mr.. G. L.
Clemmer.
Mrs. Walter Heines, of w. Va, is
on visit to her sister Mrs. Ed. Way
land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
KANSAS FAIR REoPENs

Hutchinson, Kas., Sept. 18.-The
Kansas State Fair was formally open
ed this morning under auspicious
conditions. In conjunction with the
fair there is to be celebration OF
the semi-centennial OF Kansas and
for this reason the management has
been working hard to make the ex-
hibits of more than ordinary. inter-
est this year. The result Is the lar
gest and best collection of agricul-
tural, horticultural and live stock
exhibits ever shown in this state. not
withstanding the very dry session.
The big day of the fair will be Tues
day Of next week, when President
Taft and the governors of a score OF
states will be here to take part in the
celebration.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
COUNTER DIVORCE SUITS

Wilmington, Del. Sept. 1S.-The
suit for divorce brought by John
bancroft, Jr., against his wife, Ma
define Du Pont Bancroft, and the
counter suit brought by the wife are
set for trial at the term of the super
ior court which opened here today and
the case promises to be the most SEN
sational in the history Of the Com
monwealth of peaches and troubled
politics. AS matters now stand,
only the unexpected can stop the
suits begun by husband and wife.
The latter is the eldest daughter of
Alfred L. Du Pont, the millionaire
vice president of the Du Pont Powder
company Mr.. Bancroft brought his
suit on statutory grounds, denying
the paternity of his wife's infant son.
In the papers filed in the case Mr..
Bancroft called the child Max Held
Ter, Jr., and made it codefendant.
Mrs. Bancroft, in her counter sunit,
charges her husband with unfaith-
fulness and extreme cruelty. She
also pleads not guilty TO his charges
against her.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
SHOWS PROGRESS

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 1910 show
the progress of American railroad
building and operation for the past
thirty years, the Santa Fe road to-
day started out a demonstration of
fourteen cars which will be operated
over all the lines of the company be-
tween Topeka and Albuquerque.
Heading the train is one of the
monster Mallet locomotives recently
constructed in the shops of the COM
pany in this city. Following close
behind is an old style wood burning
locomotive operated by the Santa Fe
some thirty years ago. The train
also includes the old style and the
latest improved types of fiat cars,
box cars, coal cars, passenger coaches
and cabooSeS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
SAYS IT IS NOT BEAT
Executive Committee is Not Des-
pondent as to Submission Bill

Richmond, Sept. 10. H. Light.
secretary of publications of the Vir-
ginia Anti-Saloon League, gave out
the following statement today:
1.-THE impression that the execu-
time committee of the Anti-Saloon
League of Virginia was respondent
or even at all doubtful of the results
with reference to the Statewide re-
ferendum in the next Legislature is
altogether erroneous.
1.-THE committee were somewhat
dubious of the anti-jug law, one of
the items of the league program for
the year, and the data for exact
statement with respect to the per-
sonnet of the coming Legislature, was
not at hand. But that anybody
questions that we will get the enab-
ling act is mistake.
Indeed, so far as present informa-
ton goes. the situation, both in num-
bers gained and in general attitude.
is vast improvement over the last
Legislature. We miss some staunch
friends. We have gained more than
we have lost. Some blatant and bit
ter opponents of the cause have been
relegated to the rear by their con-
stituencies and men of more reason
able disposition substituted.
Besides all that, the League has
made no effort. in partisan or fac
ticnal way to elect men. The Lee
gislature is the Legislature of the
whole State and all the people. The
vast proper ltion of the people live in
dry territory, and if the members
represent their own constituencies,
whether pledged or not, they can but
act for them in this matter. We can
not believe. and do not believe that
the brewers and distillers and saloon.
keepers and boot-leggers ,all of one
system, will have more influence with
the Legislature of Virginia than al
the good people and Christian peo
pie in the State.
1.-THE Anti-Saloon League has con
| sistently kept the whole matter on
of politics. We sincerely hope tina
we will not be forced into an activ'
campaign for our peoples rights il
this matter in any future election.
On the Other Hand
On the other hand, those who ar
opposed to submission assert tina
certainly twenty1bla Senators G
majority of the upper branch of tn
Legislature) will not vote for sub
mission. They claim, in addition
one other member whose attitude
| however, they admit is not quite a
positive as they desire.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Kill iaera Than Wild Heass.

The number of people killed yearly
by wild beasts don't approach the vas
number killed by disease germs. NO
life is safe from their attacks. THEY'RE
air, water, dust, even food. But
grand protection is afforded by Electric
Bitters, which destroy and expel these
ea1!yser ms from the system. That
why chills, fever and ague, all maIa
rial and many blood diseases yield
promptly to this wonderful blood
purify. Try them, and enjoy tt G
glorious health and new strength
they'll give you Money back, if not
els fed. On ~ zee a!B. +. Huelt
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
A Bitter Controversy.

The Shakespeare-Bacon controversy
formed the subject Of debate at vel,
known theatrical school not long ago.
On both sides the orators were would
be actresses and PRO and con the diS
cussion was feminine and furious. II
seemed at first that the ardent par
tisanship of the fair opponents would
preclude the possibility Of harmonious
conclusion. But the last speaker, In
the nervousness of her first public
speech. suggested common ground.
Ladies'" she said. speaking rapidly.
II think there has been much misap-
prehension as to the real truth Of the
Baconian theory. l stand ready to
show that the great plays we know
so we'll were written not by Shake
speare or by Bacon, but by Bacon and
Shakespeare in collisionv'
Amid laughter and applause the ds
bate was declared tie.-New York
Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
GRANDFATHER CLAUSE

Enid, Okla, Sept. 1S.-The So
called grandfather clause" cases
were called for hearing today before
Judge Cotteral in the Federal court.
The defendants are Jack Beall and
Jack Quinn of Kingfisher county, who
are under Federal indictment for re-
fusing negroes the right to vote for
congressman at the last election by
enforcing the grandfather clause pro-
vision of the State Constitution
against them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
ROCKINGHAM DEMOCRATS
NAME THEIR TICKET

Harrisonburg, Va, Sept. 18.-The
Rockingham county Democratic con-
vention met here Saturday and nomi-
mated the following ticket:
For State senate, George w. Con-
rad, of Harrisonburg; house of dele
gates, DR.. C. II. Rolston, of Mount
Clinton, end G. l.. Hedrieiz, of Bridge
water; county treasurer, former State
Senator Geese 3. keezell, of Keezle-
town; s. eriff f. j. Carick Hoff clerk
of court; Col. d. H. Lee MartZ, of
HarrisOs big. oH;nlcnwealth's at
torney, Rotclt ST. itzer, CT Harrison
burg.
The r~incipa; cent est will be for
the trea ctlrersi!p. Z. j.. Williamson
is out fof the once as il1dep endent.
The fight already has been a bitter
one and lively campaign is in pros
pect,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Hired Crowns.


TO economical minds there must be a
certain waste implied in the making
Of new crown for every queen. Yet
this has been the rule. Queen Alexan-
dra and Queen Victoria both had
crowns made for them, and 1t was
Queen Adelaide who was the first to
rebel against hired crown. Il VIII
not wear n hired CROWN she said to
the minister who was discussing the
matter with her. do you think 1t
right I should?' MADAM. the late
king ,Georg. IV.) wore one" well,
will not. do not like It. l have
jewels enough to make one for my
self" "In that case" interposed the
king, they will have to pay for the
setting" mo. no." replied Adelaide.
II will pay for 1t all myself" And
this was the course adopted.-London
Chronicle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
VIRGINIA Orchard Land FOB a.. SALE "!

iting some OF the best orchards in the state
selected, about so miles from Washington,
land adjoining lands of Capt Beverley, who
took more premiums on his apples than any
other exhibitor at Va. State Fair in 1910. Tract
has elevation Of $50 to 1850 feet with deep val
leys $50 to 800 feet lower Just in front and back
of it. IL above frost line. Peaci. trees OF the
place, IS years old. still bear every year.
l will sell three choice tracts of 100 to $50
acres at grazing land prices to experienced
orchardists. find have not capital to de-
velope whole tract. For further particulars
write It's. VANCE, Warrenton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
NOTED AUTHOR IS 81

Boston, Mass, Sept. 18.-John T.
Trowbridge, whose famous old poem
on Darius Green and His Flying
Machine" has just been republished,
quietly observed his Saith birthday
anniversary today at his home in
Arlington. He was born in New
York State, taught school in Illinois
when a young man, but came to Bos-
ton in 1S4S to do journalistic work,
and has been writing ever since. Mr..
Trowbridge is the only survivor of
New England's famous group of au-
thors and poets, which included Whit
tier, Holmes, Emerson, Lowell and
Longfellow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
MCNAMARA KEPT AWAY

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 1S.-For
the fist time in eight years J. j..
Mcnamara, the international secre-
tary, was not on hand when the In
ternational Bridge and Structural
Ironworkers' Union met in annual
convention in this city today. The
convention will adopt strong resolu-
lions in the case of Mcnamara, who
is in Jail in Los Angeles on dymanit-
ing charges, and will take steps also
to aid in the defense of the accused
man and his associates who are to be
placed on trial next month.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
UNpERTAKERS' OUTING

Determined to forget for a while
at least the unpleasantries of their
business a solid train of Pullman
coaches bearing many undertakers
passed through Staunton yesterday
bound for Atlantic City, where the
annual meeting of Undertakes and
Embalmers Association is to be held
this week. The party came from
the West and was in charge of Mr..
Kirkpatrick, of Chicago, the secre-
tary of the association. Among the
more prominent people on board
were e. J. Busse and Miss Ida B.
Lake, of Cincinnati. Their route
lay by way of Old Point, thence to
New York, thence to the city by the
sea.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

New York, Sept. 18.EThe first
junior championship of the Metropo-
Titan Golf Association will be held on
the links of the Country Club at
Plainfield, N. j., tomorrow. The
tournament is open only to boys II
years old and under, who are men,
bers of or have playing privileges at
clubs belonging to the Metropolitan
Golf Association.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
TALLEsT SKY ScRAPER

Waco, Texas, Sept. 1S.-The Office
building recently completed in this
city by the Amicab1e Life Insurance
Company was formally dedicated and
opened today. The structure is
twenty-five stories high and is said
to be the tallest office building in
the Southwest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
PROGRAM AT BAY CITY

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 1S.-Bay
City is decorated in the national col
ors in honor of President Taft who
arrives here about 8 o'clock this
evening and remains in the city over
night The program for the evening
provides for banquet, an open-air
address at Wenonah Park and a pub
lie reception.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
Too Dangerous.

In the struggling days Of Tuskegec
Booker T. Washington found that he
would have to use an old chicken
house for schoolroom.
"Uncle," he said to an old colored
man, II want you to come down at 8
o'clock tomorrow morning and help
me clean out a henhouse."
Law, now, Mr.. Washington" the
old man expostulated, you all don't
want to begin cleanin' out no henhouse
roun' yere in de daytime. Success
Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
BIG STAKES AT DETROIT

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 1S-Detroit' s
second Grand Circuit race meeting,
held in connection with the Michigan
State Fair, opened today and will
continue until next Friday. The pro-
gram provides for twenty events,
among the winners of which $4,000
will be distributed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
COLORADO STATE FAIR

Pueblo, Colo, Sept. 1S.-Colora-
dos annual State fair opened it's
gates today at a. m. for a weeks
Business. All departments of the
exhibition are unusually we'll filled
this year, while the racing program
is the best ever offered here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
APPROACHING MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Kennedy an
nounce the approaching marriage of
their daughter, Mary Ellen, to Mr..
John Robert Snead, the ceremony to
take place at their home, SIG Stuart
street, on Wednesday evening Octo-
Der at 7 o'clock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
REVENUE MEN TO MEET

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 1S.-The first
general conference ever held by Uni
ted States internal revenue officers
began in this city today and will con-
tlnue over tomorrow. Between 200
and 800 officers are in attendance.
Numerous matters relating to the
betterment of the internal revenue
are scheduled for discussion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
GOVERNORS TO MEET
IN VIRGINIA NEXT

Spring Lake, N. j., Sept. 15.-The
house of governors selected Rich
mond, Va, as the scene of the next
conference, which will begin the first
Tuesday in December, 1912.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

TRIED 6s - - 81 - TESTED.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Alex. F. Robertson. A.Stuart Robertson
ROBERTSON & ROBERTSON,
AT1ORNEYs-AT-LAw.
Staunton, Va.
- ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Second Floor. Masonic Temple.
Mutual Phone. STAUNroN, Va
Il J.A..ALEXANDEk,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
No.8Lawver'sRow.
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAT,
Court House Square, Staunton, Va
General Practice-Virginia
and West Virginia.
PYTON COCHRAN
+ Attorney and Counsellor at Law
sTAUNTON, VA.
No. IA Court Place.
HAMPTON q; WAYI,
Practice in all. State and Federal Courts,
General Receiver for Corporation Court
| for City OF Stanton.
Echols' Building, StauntOn, Va.
9. D. TIMBKRLAKK, JR. Re. q. NELeo
| T1MBERLAKE & NELSON,
Attorneys-at-Law.
and Law Building, Stanton. W
W. ATTORNkY-AT-LAW.
sTAuNr0N. VA.
Mo-: Court House Square.
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON,
- ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
4 Lawyers Row.
Prompt attention. to all legal business.
ITZHUGH ELDER,
ATTORNEY AT.LAW.
Rooms and Masonic Temple.
Stanton. Va.
HENRY W. Holt a14T4;opnrv..r-,y
sTAUNT0N, "a
II F. SCHEELE,
Hs ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Room 3, first floor, Patrick Building.
Staunt0n. Va.
nHARLES NJ. EAST.
Attorney & Counselor at Law.
10 Echols' Building,
! Su nton, Virginia.
WILLIAM A. PRATT,
ATTORNEY -AT-LAW,
Staunton, Va.
, ~ Eehols' Building
5 I'm 3 Co?HRAN' ,n....1.
: 2Barristers Row.
Mutual Lone 291.
HUGH Fl. KERR,
) ATTORNEY-AT-LAV
~ Office in County Court House.
, IL ATToRAEY AT-LAw,
No. 1, Lawyers Row.
? Com. Atty. for City OF Staunton.
? CARTER BRAXTON.
. Attorney -at-Law.
STAUNTON, VA.
Ss ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
20 South Augusta St.
> STAUNTON VA.
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jan22-tf
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Successor to
a PATRICK & GORDON.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
and 8 Law Building,
Staunton, Va.
Prompt add energetic attention {
all legal business.
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ofce-Patrick u Gordon BUILDING.
1ans STAUNToN. VA.
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MACHINISTS MEET

Davenport, Ia, Sept. 1S.-The an
nual convention of the International
Association of Machinists opened in
this city today with about 200 dele
gates from the United States and
Canada in attendance. The session
promises to be unusually important,
as the general strike threatened by
the railroad machinists is to be the
principal subject of consideration.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22

Some men always expect to be
given a chance, while others go
ahead and take it.-New York Times.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
NAPoLEoN's TAILOR.
Ono Man Who Dared to Disobey His
Imperial Master.

Ono Man Who Dared to Disobey HE
Imperial Master.
The diary Of Poumies de la Siboutie
(born 1889. died in 1863, recently
translated into English. has something
about Napoleon, that remarkable man
who continues to be the most interest
ing figure in European history. Here
is one about Napoleon's carelessness
In dress and what came Of it:
In 1910, when Napoleon went to
Compiegne to receive Marie Louise, his
sister, the Princess Borghese said to
him:
"Your clothes are badly cut and do
not fit you. You are SO obstinate about
not wearing braces-your trousers al
ways look as If they were falling off,
"Well," answered the emperor,
"what do you advise me to do about
It? Can you recommend another
tailor?'
"Have talk with Constant
Constant, the emperor's valet, was
sent for and named one Leger, who
was tailor to Murat, Prince Eugene,
Joseph and Jerome Bonaparte. A mes
senger was sent to summon him, and
he arrived at Compiegne the next day.
From that moment he made every
thing Napoleon wore. He consistently
ignored his imperial patrons sugges-
lions concerning his clothes. For IN
stance. the emperor wished the skirts
Of his tunics to be turned back, like
those Of Frederick the Great. II
should not think of allowing such Q
thing, sire! You would look absurd,
and my reputation would be lost. The
eyes Of the whole world are upon your
majesty. and II you were seen wear
ing such uniform as you propose 1t
would be disadvantage to you, and 7
should have to bear the blame. /
would not make you such tunic If
you offered me the whole Of your EN-.
pire"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22
rAFruM MICHIGAN

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 18.-Michigan
welcomed President Taft today with
genuine cordially. The presidential
train reached Detroit shortly before
Z O'Clock this morning and despite
the early hour large crowd was on
hand to catcha glimpse of the nations
chief executive. The car was immedi-
ately switched around the city and
taken to Pontiac where the President
delivered short address and thenre-
turned to Detroit to attend the open
ing of the Michigan State Fair. At
luncheon the President was the guest
of the Detroit commercial bodies. A
ride about the city occupied the re-
mainder Of the afternoon.
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Laugh and grow fat-and you will
it1d the laugh on you.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-22

Ma a scheme is cooked up that
is really a raw deal.
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Alex. F. Robertson. A. Stuart Robertson
ROBERTSON & ROBERTSON,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
Staunton, Va.
r M. PEkRH. .uuon,,
Second Floor. Masonic Temple.
Mutual Phone. 6TAUNTON, Va
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-09
A DINNER WHIST.

Mt and Mrs. Richard Winck1er were
host and hostess to the members of the
Evening Whist Club at one of their de-
lightful social gatherings last Satur-
day evening at their home in Williams
street The entertainment for the even
ing consisted of a dianer and cards. a
daintily arranged dinner of several
courses was served at seven o'clock in
the dining room. The table was pretti-
iy trimmed in pink and white and a
bunch of pin carnations and greens
was chose as center piece. Following
the serving of the dinner the guests
We're invited into the parlors and the
remainder of the evening was spent at
the card tables. Several games of
bridge whist were played and the
honors We're won by Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Hammond Mr. and Mrs. Ham
mond will entertain at the next club
party in two weeks at their home in
Mason street The following are mem
bers: Mr.. and Mrs. W J. Moran. Mr..
and Mrs. W. f Mashino. DIR. and Mrs
T. T. Bell Mr.. and Mrs. Fran Ham
mond. DR.. and Mrs Robert ellis and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard winckler.