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The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congres-Open a. m To 70 p m. on
secular DAYS: from n m To 10 p. m on Sundays
and certain holidays During July, August. and
September. closes l p. m Saturday.
Public Lihrary-Open a. m. to p m holidays
a. IN. to Q p. m.; Sundays. to p. m.
White HoIIse-Open 10 a. IN. to p. m
United States Csdtol-open 9 a. m. to 40 p. m
CCrroran Gallery Of Art-Open ureel Tlesfay.
Thursday Saturday. $50 a. m to p. m; Sunday,
80 to 41n. Other days. . cents admission.
State. War and Navy Dernrtments-Opsn 9 a. m
to . p. IN. CThe original Declaration Of Independ-
ence is in the library at the State Department.
United States Treasury-Opsn a. m. to 2 p. m
United States Patent Offce-0pen 9 a m. to 2
p. m
United States Pension Bureau-Open a N. to
T. n.
United States Post-ofic-Open a. m. to D m.
Washington City Pnst-of6ne-Open all hours. Che
dead-lettPr Office Is in the city pos-offce.)
National Botanic Garden-Open a.. m to 5 n m
Fish Commission-Open a.. m. to 40 D. m
Amy Medical Museum-Open a. m. to 4 % n m.
National Museum-Open a. m. to 80 p. m. (in-
cludiag holidaysl.
Agricultural Department-Open a. m to An
p m.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Open a. m.
to go 2. m.
Washington Monument (55ls feet in height)-Open
30 a. m. to 4:O p. m. Elevator runs from a m
to p. M
Bureau Of American RepublictGpcn a m. to
p
Daughters Of the American Revolution Building
Open a. m. to p. m.
Smithsonion Institution-Open a. m. to 40 D
m. Including holidays.
Government Printing ofice-Open 10 a. m, to 2
p m.
Navy Yard-Open 4. m. to $50 p m.
southEorth Cottage, 3eth and Prospect ave
Key Mansion-Home Of Francis Scott Key author
Of The Star Spanged Banner" 35ls N street
northwest Open daily except Sunday. a m to
$50 p n. Admission free.
IN THE SUBURBS
Arlington National Cemetery.
CHEVY Chase and Kensington.
Geological Park (open all day,.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Nd.
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb Of Washing.
tonl-Open II a m to .. m.
Naval Obserratory-Open 9 a. m. to o. m
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
POULTRY SHOW PLANNED.
Association to Decide on Date Mt
Future Meeting.

The Columbia Poultry and Pigeon Asso-
citation met yesterday in the Colorado
Building to elect officers and arrange for
the next poultry show. 1t was decided
to hold the show in December of this year
or January of next year, probably in the
old Masonic Temple.
The officers elected were: Board OF
directors, Henry J. Hunt, third. j. R.
Rtsdon, Calvin HiNSs, G. B. Crogmann
w. F. Dismer WASHINGTON Waters. F G
Duffy. A. T. Goldsborough. W. 1t Schultz
Lee Pitchman, ana J. D. Summer: presi-
dent, Henry J. Hunt third; first vice
president. Calvin Hicks: second vice
president, John r. Risdon; treasurer,
c. B. Crogmann; secretary, w. F.
Dismer.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
The Metropolitan Life Statement

OF unusual interest. in view of crit
icisrns which have in the past frequently
been made of so-called industrial insur-
ance,' is the recent report of Hon. WILL
lam H. Hotchkiss, superintendent of in
surance of New York. Supt Hotchkiss'
examiners have in the last sixteen
months made an exhaustice investiga-
ton of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company, and the report embodies their
conclusions. Incidentally, the report
brings out other interesting information
regarding the company. 1t will probably
come as surprise to many of our read
ers that the Metropolitan is not only the
leading company in Industrial Insurance
but that during the last year it wrote
practically $50, COCO ordinary insurance.
the maximum permitted by the New
York law. For company that has been
Known in the past primarily as an indus
trial company. this is a remarkable
showing. II business written in foreign
countries other than Canada be excluded,
the Metropolitan wrote $3o000,OOO more
ordinary insurance than its nearest COM
petitor. There are at present more than
500. .0C0,c COO ordinary insurance in force.
end, including Industrial insurance, more
than s2,215.ooc,0o0. In fact, the company
was compelled to stop issuing policies
for which application was made during
the last days Of the year In order to
keep within the law.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
Horse Show Company Formed.

AT meeting of the executive officers
Of the National Capital Horse Show Cor
poration yesterday Afternoon at the Metro
politan Club, the corporation papers of
the newly organized club We're signed.
Hereafter any person wishing to become
member may do so by submitting his
name TO the secretary. c. Mullikin upon
the payment of s. initiation. The COM
pany has its headquarters at S17 Seven
teenth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company,
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS D. m.
Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh street wharf al 10 a m and la
p m. daily except Sunday.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park, Chevy Chase and
KensngTon.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Electric
Railway operates SItythree limited trains each day
between Washington and Baltimore, leaving Fif-
tenth street and New York avenue on the hour
and half hour.
To Mount Vernon electric trains Of Washington.
Virginia Railway leave from their station. lah and
Pa ave. opposite post-ofice, on the hour from 10
4. m TO p. m.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
FLEET GOING TO BALTIC.
Rear Admiral Badger will Command
the Second Division.

Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger, L. S.
N, was yesterday assigned to the COM
mand of the second division of the Allan
tic fleet. which will shortly cruise to the
Baltic Sea Visits will be made to Den
mark, Sweden, Russia, and Germany.
The division is composed of the battle
ships Louisiana, South Carolina, New
Hampshire. and Kansas. They will leave
New York about May 10, returning to
Cape Cod Bay early in July.
From October TO December next the
fleet will cruise to Mediterranean ports.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
Death Due to Pneumonia.

That death was caused by pneumonia
was the verdict Of the coroner yesterday
after an autopsy on the body of Stephen
Ford colored. an employe of the Govern
nent Printing Office, who. died at his
residence yesterday morning While rid
ing bicycle near New Jersey avenue
IN E street on March 70, Ford was struck
by an automobile, and ii was thought
that the accident caused death.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
BARBOUR SENT TO ASYLUM.
Suffers from Nervousness and May
BE Insane.

Elmer R Barbour, twenty years old
was yesterday committed to the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital for examination
as to his sanity, after having been
charged in the Police Court with threat
ening his mothers life and fourishing
a razor blade before her face
Judge Pugh said he considered Barbour
mentally incompetent. Barbour was un-
able to control his hands while testi-
flying. showing he was the victim of some
nervous disease. He looks to be not more
than eighteen years old Mrs. Mary Bar
bOur. his mother. testified her son seemed
to be afflicted with a brain or nervous
disease. and agreed he should be sent to
the ASYLUM.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
Held for the Grand Jury,

Pleading guilty to a charge OF stealing
an emerald ring valued. at S125 and a
bracelet valued at SIS. Emma Hesse was
yesterday held in $500 bond for the ac-
lion of the grand jury in the Police Court
Fhe complainant was H. W. Jackson, of
So4 Connecticut avenue, by whom Miss
desse was employed.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
Gives Interesting Lecture.

Frank Huling Poston gave his illustrat-
ed travelogue, In the land OF a thousand
wonders" last night before the Mems
Club of the Mount Pleasant Church.
The speaker conducted his audience
through the State of California. with
glimpses of scenes of Louisiana, Texas,
and Arizona.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
Coroner Holds Man.

The coroner's jury yesterday held Mer-
win Matthews. alias Bass Matthews, for
the action Of the grand jury. charged
with the murder of Alice Elliott at 2ll7
Chester court last Saturday night.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
MEASLES NOT CHECKED.
Health Office Receives New Case,
Each Day.

The epidemic of measles has not been
checked by the health office. ninety-five
cases having been reported since April
g. The cases since that time are as fol-
lows: April :, 16; April S, 10; April 9. 16.
and April 10, II.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
FIREBUG COLLINS
PUZZLES POLICE
Mania to See Buildings Burn
Took Various Turns.
AMBITIONS IN THE HERO LINE

Asserted He Had Strong Desire to
Pose as Rescuer and Also that
His Fondness for Rides on Fire
Apparatus Had Much to Do with
His Deeds of Arson.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
HOTEL ARLINGTON

High-class family hotel. every modern appoint
ment Home comforts Absolute cleanliness and
good table guaranteed Unusually light. cheerful
rooms due TO open surroundings. Private baths
Rooms with running water. Special early season
rates. S000 $500 sN00 up weekly: e 90 up daily
r. j. OSBORNE son
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11

A Good Dinner Every Day
when Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread is pro
vided. So wholesome. appetizing. Grocers
The Washington herald., 1911-04-11
WASHINGTON HOTELS.
EXCURSIONS.
KEN SIN ON

CaD frum lsth and n. 7. asa svery IS MINUTES to
80 and CAevy CAaA Cnnnect .stSx xAks Nth Ken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
pEMEN7ED YOUTH wANoERs.
Wealthy Iowa Boy Asks Aurora, III
Polica for Aid.

Aurora. Ill.,, July 22.-George Try, 20
years old, wealthy Mt Pleasant,
Iowa, youth, VINO disappeared from
private sanatoriu-n n that city two
weeks ago ard for whom the police Of
every large city have been searching.
walked into the Aurora police station
and gave himself up. He was taken
back 70 Mt Pleasant by Detective Otte
wirz Thursday night. He had walked
the go miles except for forty mile
ride stolen on the Burlington.
With both Of his shoes worn almost
thru from walking. and unable TO tell
where he haG been or how he got tc
Aurora, the young man asked the An
rora. police to lock him UP for safe
kee,,ir<y. He took a telegram out Of his
pocket and asked the police to send Ii
TO his mother. II the telegram he tells
his mother of his whereabouts and
asks that she send for him.
Young Try, who is heir TO fortune
of a $4,000 estate, was injured IN
football game and ever since has been
Of unsourd mind.
Fearing that he would suffer anoth-
er lapse Of memory and continue
wandering away he decided to appeal
TO the police.
Mrs. Try sent money to Aurora yes
terday with which to buy clothing and
shoes for her son. He thanked the po-
lice for kindness shown him and prom
Used to return soon, then left for nome
with Detective Wirz last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
HARDING A CANDIDATE
Sioux City Attorney Will Enter Race
for Lieutenant Governorshp-Casn-
paian Wiil Be Short one-First in
the Field for Office.

Sioux City, July 22.-W. L. Harding,
o: Sioux City. viii be a candidate Tor
Lieutenant governor o. Iowa
Il an no. ready 70 make formal
announcement" M-. Harding said last
night, but expect 20 90 So in a short
time. have hoped that whatever cam
paign I might make would be short,
and l think il will be. For the present
i snail stick % the law business"
M. Harding returned Thursday from
Dss Mo!u=s, where he went on q bust-
ness trip and 10, on any particular
mission H. vas at the state hous :
5or q little while. but the most Of MS
.:u.e was sp@G. Oh the Tes. side % the
river
NJ. Ha-ding'z is the only announce
zaenr OF candidacy for lieutenant
governor 20 be made. Seve-a! months
ago y T kap.o-d. state tuberculosis
lecturer. said re would De a candidate
il ne received sufficient encouragement,
but lately has indicated that ne nisa;
not 90 II. Senator c. Il. Van Law, OF
Marshall county, has been regarded as
a probable candidate. The Name heste-
News las. wee. mentioned Representa-
tive E c. Perkins for the nomination
ana the Arlington News q lAis week
says William La.rabee, J., % the lower
mouse, has been suggested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing 70
dhs taste. but gently cleansing and sweet.
snins 10 the syssem. Syrup Of Figs and
Ef1i of SIENNA Is particularly adapted
% ladies and children, and beneficial in
q eases IN which wholesome, strength
en;ns and effective laxative should be
used. 1t Is perfectly safe at al times and
6pek colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation 50
promptly and effectively tia. It 5 the one
perfect family Laxative which give. .atis-
faction 10 al and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used j. and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
eellenee.
IL wonderful popularity. however. has
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer inita-
hons which act unsatisfactory. There
lore. when buying, to &c. its beneficial
e6ects, always note the full name Of the
Company-Califomia Fig Syrup Co..
olainly printed on the front Of every
,ackase Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
md Elixir Of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
50 cents per bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
RALPH ROBINSON, PIONEER
NEWSPAPER MAN, PASSES
AWAY At NEWTON.
MEMBER OF PROFESSION
FOR sIxrY.NlNE YEARS
graphical Union and Gave David r..
Locke, Author Of Famous "Nasby
Letter." Early Lsssens-Editor Of
Newton Journal Many Years.

Newton, July ce.-Ralph Robinson
aged 81. oldest newspaper man in years
OF service in Iowa, and for many years
editor Of the Newton Journal. died sud-
denly at his home here et O'Clock last
night. Death was due to the nfrmiues
OF old age.
For some months Mr.. Robinson has
not been IN the best of health, but his
condition was not considered serious.
He was taken i'll about 7:S0 o'clock and
died within a half hour. He is survived
by Mrs. Robinson and two sons and
two Gaughters-Roy OF Chicago,
Thomas NJ. of this city, who was as
ISOLATED with him in newspaper work
here for many years. Mrs. Margaret
Chambers of this city and Mrs. Mark
Evans of Des NJ Dimes.
For thirty-three years Mr.. Robinson
. was editor and proprietor of the New
Ion Journal. Withdrawing one year ago
because of i'll health and selling the pa
Per TO F. L. Boyden. editor OF the New
TOT, News In his capacity as editor OF
the Journal. Mr.. Robinson became
widely known il the state,
The life story OF Mr.. Robinson IS
linked closely with the advance OF
printing and journalism in the United
States from the days of the hand set
type and man power presses 10 the
present time Of machine made type
and power propelled presses. He was
born in Washington, Pa. Sept. II, 1882
ana at the age OF II years began ms
work as a printer being employed by
tn, Rev Cornelius Springer. who then
was editor of the Western Recorder
Methodist paper.
After working with the Rev Alr.
Springer for short time he Went 20
Zaresvilie, and later to Wheeling Then
he went TO Pittsburg, where as fore
man OF the Chronicle, he taught the
primary lessons Of the trade to DaTld
r. Locke. author OF the famous Saso!
Letters and for many years editor Oh
the Toledo Blade.
Mr.. Robinson also had the distinc-
r;oo Of being a member of the first
tvpoeraph.cal union formed il the In
tied states.
In order better to At himself for
Journalistic career, MI. Robinson at
tended college for several years ana
SOON afterward began editorial worn
He was located al various points III
ohio and Illinois for some time, but al
the beginning of the civil! war was IN
Onio where he organized two con'pan-
les 80
Ai1no he desired greatly to take
more militant part III the war, ne was
deferred from so doing by the pleas OF
rh4 governor Of Ohio, who urged MN
~ continue his work OF organization
in his vicinity. and the fight Tor the
union thru the columns of the news
paper. Just prior to and during the waE
he became known as a prominent
member Of the crew Of the under
ground railway and is said to nave
aided many slaves TO reach Canada
Mr.. Robinson came 20 Iowa soon ais-
the closing OF the war and MAKING
his home at Newton. established the
Journal. Besides being widely known
because Of his editorial work he was
q prominent membe. Of the Odd Fellow
ana Masonic orders.
Funeral arrangements have rot YET
hee- made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22

here and when he was not expecting 1t
there was a cave-in which completely
engulfed Mr.. Burdick. Fortunately one
of the men who was assisting him was
close at hand, and knowing just where
to dig went to work and In very
short time had enough OF the dirt re-
moved to expose his head and give him
breath. A big crowd of men soon
gathered about and they had to be
beaten back to prevent the rest OF the
earth surrounding from caving in
Burdick was quite little bruised but
will come out. all right.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
Convict Think. He i. Prince.

Special 70 Times Republican.
Des Moines. July 22.-There is a
convict in the Fort Madison prison who
inagines he is a prince or king or
some other kind OF ruler. He read the
item short time ago about a German
professor trying TO get trace q an Iowa
woman who was queen Of some un-
known tribe in Africa. The convict
VINO is a prince has written that he
knows all about Il and if ne can get
out ne will lead an expedition to dis
close all about the mysterious country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
DRIVE AUTO FROM FRISCO.
B. n. MiIIisan Makes Long Trip to A.
tend Family Reunion.

Special to Times-Republican-
Creston, July 22.-Coming overland
from San Francisco, Cal. in big six
cylinder touring car. to Osceola. was
the experience OF B. H. Milligan. with
his wife and son, and making the trip
in just thirty days, besides taking in all
the sights along the way and stopping
whenever and where they pleased
They came to Osceola to be present at
a big family reunion at the H. c. MILL
gan home. In the reunion party there
were present X. H Milligan. wife and
son. from New York City; II. o. Mill
gan and wife, from Omaha: D. E Mili-
gan and wife, from Des Moines. and the
Golden Gate party. Eleven Of the Mil
ligans visited this place the first of the
week. driving up in the big touring car
for supper and returning to Osceola by
moonlight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
lieve that on the whole they are en.
titled to the confidence Of the people


titled to the confidence Of the people.
The suggestion that In some way the
matter Of Endorsement Of President
Taft be left to referendum of the re-
publicans Of Iowa, and that the vote
be taken early, has been we'll received
by all who believe that it would be just
as We'll to divorce the national po!iti-
cal question from the state entansle.
ments The opponents of Taft say that
thsy are willing to have it tried out
that way, and Of course the Taft peo-
pie are confident that the more nearly
ii Is left to the people the better 1t will
be possible to entirely separate the
presidential! matter from all else.
Last winter when Senator Adams in.
troduced into the Iowa senate Tesolu-
ton condemning the administrat ton
reciprocity pact the standpasters per-
mitted it 10 die on the table Of the
president. No vote was ever called for
Il. Had the resolution been called up
q substitute would have been adopted
indorsing the general principle OF reci-
procity hut commencing 10 the then
senators a careful study of the pact to
ascertain wis Their or not ii confcrmed
to the true principles OF reciprocity.
There is a ruInor atloat 10 the effect
that Governor Cars IS being urged TO
enter the light next year against Sena-
tor Kenyon. He vii! not do SO.
A close personal friend Of Senator
LaFo.!et,e this week wrote 70 the TVS
consin man in substance: There Is no
one I would be more pleased 20 vote
tor than you; put it is my impression
that TAT, Will be nominated by the re-
pub.icans ard ,ha: Wilson will be the
next president Of the United states.
\ colloQuy on The floor Of the United
States senate which Vas not given
prominence in any anti prog- i've
circles has caused interest among ~
democrats I, was when John Sinai =
Williams had been ,wi.ting Senator
Bailey. OF Texas, with having taken
stand in opposition 70 the majority OF
the democrats il congress, and Bailey
/, eplisd taCtiy:
y am accused Of giving aid . The
enemy. You are marching shoulder to
shoulder With Penrose. of Pennsylvania,
With Lodge OF Massach with
Ga.Enge- 81 New Hampshire. with
S-rooc ara Lo-i.ner and the other stall
warl defenders q high protection 20
pu, thru the pet measure Of a republic
can president; l have taken my stand
Hi.h The senator from Iowa and the
senator from Wisconsin,.
The i.cideu, illustrates fairy the di-
Vision which has come not only among
The stand parters and the pros-essives
but among ths democrats as well be-
cause q the Canadian treaty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
IOWA BOY FOR GOVERNOR.
Former Cherokee Resident Mentioned
Fer Go.ernorship Of Idaho.


Cherokee, July 22-Word comes from
IDAHO that Cherokee boy, W. +.
iornibrook, q son OF d.. and Mrs. E
Eo-nib-ook. IS mentioned prominently
as possible democratic candidate fo.
the gube-naio-!al chair OF the state
u Idaho a western paper says Of
him:
One 81 hose strongly mentioned at
this time IS Senator W. II. Hora!brook
o. Twin Falls. one % the youngest
members Of The senate. who. thru his
persistent fight. secured the passage Of
the initiative, referendum and recall
resolutions 10 pc voted on at the mex:
general election and made possible the
selection o: l. G. Hartabaught as state
insurance commissioner. Senator
Ho-nib-ook's record il the senate is
pointed TO BY his friends as sufficient
10 make him strong gubernatorial
candidate"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22

gave me some medicine. but didn'r do any
good. We have been having Cuiicu-a Rem
edies in the house, 50 decided 10 try them.
] had been using Cutcura Soap 50 i got ne
Q box Of Cuticura Ointment. and washed OF
thn affected part with Cuticura Soap three
times day, and then put the Cuticura
Ointment on. The FIRST day put it on, i.
relieved me of itching so 1 could sleep all
that night. 1t TOOK about q week. then
could see the scao come Of. / kept the
treatment up for three weeks. and my eczema
vas cured
Ny brother got his face burned with gun
powder, and he used Cuticu.a Soap and Oint-
ment. The people all thought he would have
scars, but you can't see that ne ever had his
face burned. II was siInply awful to look at
before the Cu.icura Remedies ISoa and Qin.-
ment1 cured it, (Signed) Miss Elizabeth
Geh1ki Forrest City. Ark, Oct. Is. 1910.
Although Cuticu-a Soap and Cut;.urs
Ointment are sold by druggists and delers
everywhere, . liberal sample Of each. With
32psge booklet on the akin and hair. win
be sent, post-free, on application 20 Potter
Drug + Chem. Corp, Dept. LIB. Boston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
Little Girl May Die.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Iowa City, July 22--Little Lillian
Pannenbacker. daughter Of the engi-
neer at Iowa university. was operated
on today, and her condition is very
grave. Owing to internal troubles.
death, without the use of the knife.
was certain Her recovery Is doubtful,
even after the operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-22
MISSING HEIR APPEARS.
Stranger Claims Portion Of $4,000 Es.
tate at Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant. July 22.-Cla.ming
TO be one of the two missing heirs OF
Thomas G. Rock, who died in 1909.
worth more than 100000, a man Civ
ing his name as Thomas Lincoln Rock
walked into the Office of the county
clerk here today and nonchalantly said
he would like a part of the estate.
He said his share amounted to a few
thousand dollars, he wasn't sure as to
the amount, but felt that it would
come handy just now He said he had
lived N Omaha Cor the last eight
years.
Rocks estate had been administered
with the exception of two missing sons.
of whom the claimant today said he
was one