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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
TAFT CALLS ON AMERICAN
PEOPLE TO ACKNOWL-
EDGE BLESSINGS.
President Appoints November 20 as
Time for Giving Praise to the Al
mighty God.

Washington. Nov. president
Taft today issued the Thanksgiving
proclamation, setting aside November
2S for the observance of that day.
The proclamation follows:
by the President Of the United
States Of America.
"A proclamation:
"A God-fearing nation like ours
owes 1t to it's Unborn and SINCERE sense
Of moral duty to testify it's devout
gratitude to the All Giver for the
countless benefits it has enjoyed. For
many years 1t has been customary at
the close Of the year for the national
executive to call upon his fellow
countrymen to offer praise and thanks
to God for the manifold blessings
vouchsafed to them in the past and
to unite in earnest suppliance tOr
their continuance.
THE year now drawing to a close
has been notably favorable TO our for
tunate land. At peace within and
without, free from the perturbations
and calamities that have afflicted
other peoples: rich in the harvests so
abundant and in industries so produc-
tive that the overflow of our prosper
ity has advantaged the whole world; ;
strong in the steadfast conservation
of the heritage of self-government
bequeathed to us by the wisdom OF
our fathers. and firm in the resolve
to transmit that heritage unimpaired,
but rather improved by good use, to
our children and our children's chill
dren for all time to come, the people
OF this country have abounding cause
for contented gratitude.
Wherefore !, William Howard
Taft, president Of the United States Of
America, in pursuance Of long estab-
lished usage and In response to the
wish of the American people, invite
my countrymen, wheresoever they
may sotourn, to Join, on Thursday, the
2Sth day Of this month of Novem-
Der, in appropriate ascription Of
praise and thanks to God for the
good gifts that have been our portion
and. in humble prayer, that His great
mercies toward us may endure.
I'm witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
Of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington,
this seventh day Of November, in the
year Of our Lord one thousand, nine
hundred and twelve, and of the inde-
pendence of the the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty
seventh.
(Signed) William II. Taft.
by the President:
ALVEY A. Adee,
Acting Secretary Of State"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
A Night Of Terror.

Few nights are more terrible than
that Of mother looking on her child
choking and gasping for breath dur
ing an attack Of Group, and nothing
In the house to relieve 1t. Many
mothers have passed nights Of ter
ror in this situation. A little fore
thought will enable you to avoid all
this. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is a certain cure for Group and has
never been known to fail. Keep 1t at
hand. For sale by all dealers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13

Already many Of the people here
are making their plans for Thanks
giving. Many have decided to spend
the day hunting as usual, others will
go to the football game at Columbia
between the Citadel and Carolina, and
others have still other plans on foot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13

but the crowd cheered, as. with burn
ed hands. he hold up n small round
box, "Fellows," ne shouted. this
Bucklcn's Arnica Salvo ] hold, has
everything beat for burns" Right,
also Tor boils, ulcers. sores. pmples
eczema. cuts, sprains. bruises. Surest
pile cure. II subdues Inflammation.
Kills pain. Only 25 cents at Sibert's
Drug Storc.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
A Great Building Falls

when it's foundation is undermined.
and II the foundation Of health-good
digestion-is attacked, quick collapse
follows. On the first signs Of indiges-
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills should
be taken to tone the stomach and
regulate liver. kidneys and bowels.
Pleasant. easy, safe and only 25 cents
at Siberts Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13

One transfer Of real estate was left
in the Auditors office Thursday morn
ing: Mary E. Morrisey to L. Charles
Hudnel, 25.7 acres in county, s704.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13

The corn exposition is To be held in
should be Interested in the show and
every farmer should Immediately
prepare his exhibit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
Cause OF Insomnia.

The most common cause Of insom-
MIA is disorders Of the stomach and
constipation. amberlain's Tablets
correct these disorders and enable
you to sleep. For sale by all dealers
-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
Tonight.

Tonight. IL you feel duh and stupid.
or bilious and constipated. take n
dose OF Chamberlain's Tablets, and
you will fcel all right tomorrow. Sold
by all dealers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
Total

Amounts Received.
oct. l To 31-AmounSt Received
from:
e Mills and per cent execu-
tion, 9.49
Banks. interest. 111S2
j. l.. Gills. state vs. \. Wad-
kns, l4O
J. l.. Gnlis, state vs. Ed San
on, 500
J. l.. ellis, state vs.. Ed. Hol-
man, $50
j. l.. Gnlls, state vs.. Ed. Nc
Call, 2.4O
+. l.. Player, state VS.. James
Wright, 500
+. l.. Player. state vs.. Richard
Daniel 1000
+. L. Player. State vs.. l.. Al
dridcc and l.. Fulland, 1000
Il. l.. Burkott state ". Jno.
Sanders, 40
K. l.. Burkctt state Us. sum
ter jefferson. 40
X. L. Burkott. state vs. Frank
johnson, 500
r.. l.. Burkctt state vs.. John
Green. 29O
II. l.. Burkett, state VS. Ben
Robinson, 40
X. l.. Burkett, state VS. Ed.
Moore, I.9O
X. LHurkett, state VS.. VIM.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
TENTH MONTHLY
REPO RT
October 1-31, 1912.

OF Supervisor of Sumter County. s G
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-13
Total,

1S75-J. ]. Whilden, repairs. 1880
1S7S-D. j. Chandler Clio. Co.
clothing for REL convict. 500
1S79-Geo. II. Hurst. / cot for
scraper div 400
lSS5-Booth-Harby l.. S. Co.
lSS6-W. Is. Boyle, 80 bu. corn, 800
500, - bu. corn, $3.50
lS91--DuRant Hdw. Co. tools
and harness, 1873
lS93-W. III. Yates, supplies for
Scraper div. 1891
lS94-MOSeS Green, supplies. 565I
lS95-Sumter Gro. co. supplies
scraper div. 596
lS97-tnion Brokerage Co.
supplies. 49.O7
lS9S-Crosswell u Co 2S9GO
lbs. hay; 20 b. corn, frt 39O.61
l915-DcI.Orme's Pharmacy,
drugs. med. 3rd or. 312
l92S-CitN Of Sumter, Con. la
Dor. Sept. $500
1851. Il. Baker, transptg.
convict 90
l9S3--D. b. l'runson. r. II.
rare. con. repairs, sup
plies, $50
19@S-J. a. Parrish. frt. dray.
axle, 172
l99?-Geo. +. Eppcrson / pr.
stretChcrs. $50
200l-iurns IIdw. Co. tools &
harness, 1215
2Ooi-R. &. Hood. 175 bu corn. 1920
2Ol3-J. A. Parrish, frt. drav
blankets, 32G
Total. 5000 so
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
DEBATE MIXED
WITH CONFUSION
Hoots and Cheers Greeted
the Speakers From the
Respective Factions.
CHARGES OF FRAUD N THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MADE
Heminway of Indiana Contrasts Per.
sonalities OF Two Factions and Calls
Attention To Retirement of Mem.
bers Who Signed Minority Report,

Convention Hall. June 19.-Chair-
man Root called the convention to or
der at 11:1a o'clock. hut so much con-
fusion prevailed throughout the build
ing that it was impossible to secure
sufflclent order to start the machinery
|of the convention
Soon after Chairman Root had ar
rived on the platform he was nanked
on one side by Governor Hadley, the
Roosevelt leader. and on the other by
James Watson of tho Taft forces. As
a preliminary of today's expected hos
tilities all three shook hands and re-
tired to their corners"
Chairman Root waited fifteen min
utes before he again attempted to get
control of the convention. This time
he was successful and announced that
the opening invocation would be made
by Ra hhi Stolz.
While there were many vacant
places among the delegates chairs
when the convention was called to or
der, the galleries We're packed to the
last seat and outside the building for
several blocks there was nothing but a
packed mass of human beings each
struggling to get nearer the conven-
|tion hail in the hope that anything
transferring inside could he secured at
first hand
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
OPENING PRAYER
OF BABBI STRETZ

Chicago. June 1a-Rabhi Joseph
Stoelz delivered the following invoca-
ton at the opening of the convention
this morning:
80. Lord. who are the loving Faith.
er of all mankind. the just Ruler OF
the nations. the everlasting God
whose counsel of righteousness and
truth prevalent over tine waves Of
passion and the tunult of voices. we
bless Thee that Thou hast set our ma.
tion among the peoples of the earth
and has heen our strength in every
conflict. our present help in every
time of need.
I'm Thy bounty, Thou has given us
this land flowing with milk and hon
ey: and in Thy gracious Providence.
Thou has destined ii to become the
Promised Land of liberty and equal
lty. the home of the free, the refuge
of the oppressed. the goal of the
strong and the aspiring who would
share our inheritance of law and or
der, And we praise Thee for the null
tltude who have found blessing with
in our borders; we thank Thee for ev-
cry benehcent institution esta hlished
within our domain. for what of Jus
tlce has become the common law of
the land. for our soodly heritage Of
tolerance and peace.
And we beseech Thee. Lord OF
hosts. he With us as Thou hast been
with our fathers, Help us to prove
ourselves worthy of Thy blessings
Make us mindful of our duties as we'll
as our rights, our responsibilities as
well AS our privileges. Grant us the
insight that people perisheth where
there is no vision. and the UNDER
standing that a great nation maketh
Its rulers Righteousness and its Off
GERS peace, seeketh leaders who des-
pise the gain Of oppression and with
hold their hands from hrihes. maketh
chief those whose glory ii is to serve
mankind by justice. fidelity and truth.
Sestow upon the delegates assembled
the spirit of wisdom and understand
ing. of counsel and might that they
decide in justice and equity and not
after the sight of their eyes or the
hearing of their ears. and that they
guide themselves by the truth that
righteousness exalteth nation and
injustice is reproach to any people.
And SO may Thy kingdom come
and Thy will be done on earth,
Amen!"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
ARSENIC FOUND
IN DEAD BODIES
Mother Arrested for Causing
Death of Her Son.
Other Deaths.

Chicago, June 19.-Arsenic in large
quantities has been found in the liver
of Arthur Lindloff. whose mother
Mrs. Louise Lindloff. is under arrest
in connection with his death, accord.
ing to the report Of Prof. Walter S
Haines. submitted to Coroner Hoffman
today
Hoffman went before Judge Honore
and obtained an order for the eX.
humation of the bodies of William
Lindloff and Alma Lindloff. the hus-
band and daughter. respectively. OF
the accused woman. The viscera from
their bodies have also been examined
by Haines.
Mrs. Lindloff's arrest followed the
sudden death of her son on June 13
Five deaths have occurred in her fam
lily during the last three years. All
Of the dead persons were insured in
her favor. it is alleged.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
THE WISCONSIN
DELEGATION HAS
BEEN DIVIDED
Nc Govern Brands Houser's
Statement as to Vice Pres
idency as Fabrication.
C0ACHEMs' ACTION IN QUITTING
YESTERDAY CAUSE Of SPLIT
Was Question of Principles Not of
Men and Wisconsin Should Have
Shown That She Vas Consistent
Declares Governor-May Be Deal.

Chicago. June 19.-Governor Nc
Govern of Wisconsin expressed his ap.
proval today of the action taken by
Henry F. Cochems in resigning from
the chairmanship of the Wisconsin
delegation and turning his proxy over
to his alternate.
The question before the conven-
ton yesterday was purely one OF
principles" said Governor McGovern.
1T was clear cut fight between the
reactionaries and the progressives. In
this fight Wisconsin. as a progressive
state. should have taken the lead
against the bosses and representatives
and special privilege. If it were a
question of candidates | should throw
my support entirely for LaFollette;
but this was a different matters"
Governor McGovern branded the
statement Of Walter l.. Houser. rep
resenting the LaFollette side. who
said he made deal with Roosevelt
whereby he was to receive the nom
ination for the vice presidency" as
absolute fabrication"
The governor applied the same
terms to the intimation that the
Roosevelt faction had promised to
support Mr.. Cochems for the COVER.
norship of Wisconsin.
McGovern said he did not know
whether the split" in the Wisconsin
delegation was permanent or not
II have not talked with the dele.
gates yet. and na"e no idea how the
Esituation stands. he said.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
forces and seated for chairman of
committee on credentials.
DEMONSTRATION
FOR GOV. HADLEY

At the end of the seven minutes the
noise was undiminished. Many of the
standards marking the reservation of
the individual states have been torn
loose from their fastenings and were
carried around the hall. Missouri,
Maine. Minnesota. Ohio and Idaho are
the states in the procession so far.
There is a rumor in the hall that the
demonstration for Governor Hadley
was started by the Roosevelt delega-
ton but most of them are standing
on their chairs and shouting I've want
Teddy: At the end of fifteen min
utes the noise was as great as ever.
The California delegation started
around the hall carrying huge Teddy
bear and shouting I'VE want Teddy"
Mr.. Watson was interrupted by
loud and persistent shouts of Had
ley" from the delegates reservation.
When Governor Hadley walked to the
front of the platform and stood be-
side MIR. Watson. the greatest demon
stration as yet started in this conven-
ton broke out. The delegates stood
on chairs waving hats and shouting at
the tops of their voices. The specta-
tors also were greatly excited.
The demonstrate nfor Governor
Hadley continued unabated Some
fe wof the delegates remained quietly
in their seats but most of them were
on their feet. and some of them on
their chairs cheering madly. Cover
nor Hadley and Mr.. Watson stood
side by side at the front of the speak,
er's stand.
The outburst was doubled as some
lady dressed in white who has been
seated in the gallery. arises and waves
a large picture of Col. Roosevelt. The
band was playing but could not be
heard, and the chief RooseyeIt delo.
cations act like maniacs.
Ex-Congressman James E. Watson
of Indiana spoke in opposition to the
motion Of Governor Hadley. Mr..
Watson was greeted with tumultous
applause.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
Roosevelt i'm Absolute Command
of Machinery Working For Him

Chicago. June 1s.-That Col. Roose-
Welt has an absolute dominating COM
mand Of the situation today seems a
certainty. He issues orders like an
omcer In the field and had messen-
gers rushing about with messages for
the Roosevelt leaders who came in
haste to his quarters.
THE colonel is absolutely boss,
said one of the Roosevelt lieutenants
this morning. I'VE know of no change
III the campaign plans up to date but
ne might change them at any mo-
ment."
That Roosevelt will order a with
drawal of his delegates from the con-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19

vention if the credentials committee
fails to unseat the protested ninety
two delegates included in the appeal
submitted by Governor Hadley was
the most discussed proposition around
headquarters just before the conven-
tion opened for the second day. On
every hand it was agreed that this
development was certain to follow the
approval of the national committees
action. 1t was also expressed as an
ether certainty that Roosevelt could
not take from the convention some
of his pledged delegates.
1t is understood that one of the
questions discussed at the conference
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19

of Roosevelt leaders this morning re-
lated to the advisabilty of the colonel
going TO the convention hall. to direct
his fight at closer range than from his
hotel. This was talked over at some
length and it was decided that tenn
porarly at least the plan pursued by
MIR. Roosevelt yesterday should be fol-
lowed. that is. to keep in close touch
with his leaders by means of the tele-
phone.
Colonel Roosevelt has been supplied
with a bunch of tickets admitting the
bearer to seat on the PLATFORM
Whence these tickets came was not
given out
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
ENCAMPMENTS
MAY Be KILLED
Veto of Army Appropriation
Bill Hits National Guard
Maneuvers.

Washington. June l9.-Presiden,
Faft's veto of tine army appropriation
bill may prevent this years manenve1
camps of the regular army and the
national guards
In most of the states the camps
We're ordered arranged for before the
middle of July. The bill vetoed by the
president contained an appropriation
OF Sl.o5o.OO0 to pay in part the en-
penses Of the encampments. Today
an effort was begun to induce the
president to forward to congress A
special message urging that an appro-
priation for the encampments he
authorized so it will not be necessary
to postpone them.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
BIGGEST REPORT
EVER SENT OUT
More Than a Million Words
Were Handled at Chi
cago Yesterday.

Chicago. June 1e.-Figures COM
piled by the telegraph companies here
today show that all records for out
going dispatches were broken yester-
day. the opening day of the republican
national convention. 1t was said that
approximately 100000 words were
handled. This does not include the
dispatches sent on leased wires.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
SHERMAN SEES
NOTHING BUT TAFT
Vice President Was the First
Caller at White House
This Morning.

Washington, June 1s.-vice Presi-
dent Sherman was the first caller TO-
day at the white house. Both he and
the president were at the baseball
game here yesterday and divided in
terest only with the proceedings of the
convention at Chicago.
Well. that was a great game yes
terday, Mr.. Vice President" said Taft.
as Sherman entered the office
Yes in both places" returned
Sherman.
The vice president said he was we'll
satisfied with the events in Chicago
Yesterday. Il can see nothing but
Taft" he said.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
CROWD DELAYED OPENING 0F
CONVENTION BY ITS NOISE
. . s.s 600.
INVESTIGATE BRIBERY.

WasHIhCtOn. Dune 1H.-Reprr-
sentative Martin W. Littlcton has
prepared resolution calling for
a congressional investigation of
the charges Of bribery at the re-
publican national convention. and
II Is said hc will submit II to the
mouse on his return from New
York in a day or two.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
FEDERATION ELECTS,

Brainerd. Mimi. June l9.--The
Minnesota State Federation of Labor
in session here reelected K. G. Hail.
of Minneapolis. to presidency: w. E.
McEwen. Duluth secretary-treasurer:
c. c. Jensen. Winona. reelected first
vice president. International Falls
was chosen as the next meeting place
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
BUBoN1C PLAGUE.

San Juan. P. r.. June 19.--F'ive
deaths which occurred since Friday
last in the vicinity of San Juan have
been diagnosed by the insular health
board as cases of bubonic plague.
Seven suspects are being confined un-
der observation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
THIRTEEN men
ARE ENTOMBEB
Believed All Are Dead But
Rescue Equipment is Be-
ing Rushed.

Trinidad. Col. June 1s.-Thirteen
miners are entombed and believed to
be dead as a result of an explosion at
the Hastings mine of the Victor Amer
lean Fuel company. sixteen miles
from here early today. One miner,
badly hurt. was rescued and rescue
equipment is being rushed there.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
ROADS ORDERED
TO CHANGE RATES
Great Northern Included ir
Order Entered By Inter-
state Commission.

Washington. June ia drastic
order was issued today by the inter-
state commerce commission against
the Chicago and Northwestern, the
Great Northern and. the Chicago, St.
Paul. and the Minnea polls and Omaha
railways requesting them to establish
by August l class freight. rates be-
tween Sioux City. Iowa. and many
points in Minnesota. The rates to be
fixed were suggested by the commit.
tee sometime ago. but the roads failed
to make the change. The reductions
average approximately ten per cent.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19
EARLY FROTH FROM
THE CONVENTION

Chicago. June 19.-The second day,
the fifteenth republican national con-
vention opened today with ten hours
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-19

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THE WEATHER. .
North Dakota: Fair tonieht .
= and Thursday. Not much chanse =
> n temperature. ..-.a q
. . q 4 . . q . q Q = = =
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CONTINUED on Page So
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|BANK STATEMENT
IS CALLED FOR
Report Must Show Condition
at Close of Business
| Last Friday.

Washington. June ls.-rhe comp
troller OF the currency today issued q
call for . statement of eli national
banks at the close Of business on FRI
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
PENSACO[ABOY
EASILY WINS.
22O YARD DASH
YOUNG COLEMAN, OF THIS CITY,
is STAR IN HANDICAP MEET OF
A. A. U. AT TULANE UNIVERSITY
IN NEW ORLEANS.

Many of his friends here will be in
terested in the following account Of
Bertram Coleman, a well known Pen
sacola boy, who is attending Tulane
University in New Orleans. again star
ring in the weekly A. A. U. handicap
meet in that city.
The account, which is from the New
Orleans Times Democrat, is as fol
lows:
/ A small but enthusiastic crowd wit
messed the fourth handicap meet of tho
A. A. u. yesterday afternoon at Tu-
lane Stadium. Although there were no
records broken, good form was shown
by the participants in the four events
held. The rain of Saturday made the
track soggy, but this did not seem to
hamper the races to any great extent
The star performance of the afternoon
was made by Coleman in the 220yarrl
dash. He started from the scratch ana
ran through a big field with handicaps
and won handily, the unofficial time
being "a and 40 seconds.
No official time was taken, and In
the absence of Secretary BenedittO,
the meet was. handled by Tad Gormlev
of Y. NJ. G. c., and Stewart Thompson,
of the Broadway A. G.
Harry Fitzpatrick of the Y. M. G. C.,
and holder of several walking records.
won the three quarter Of mile walk.
Hollis Of Broadway, with 25 yards han
dicap, finished second, and Simon, with
a handicap of thirty yards, was third.
Osa Smythe won the three mile race,
covering the distance in IL minutes
and IL seconds.
The condition of the pit being bad,
the officials postponed the hop, step
and jump until next Sunday. As this
will be the last of handicap, the pro-
gram Will be extended and an admis-
sion of % cents will be charged. The
pole vault, which has been postponed
twice, will be held next Sunday in ad-
dition to seven other events already on
the program. Medals will be awarded
the winners of the events, and an entry
| fee of 10 cents will be charged the en-
tries of each event.
Following is the list of events held
yesterday and the winners:
220-Yard Dash-COleman, Ind.
scratch, first; Jensen, 7. NJ. G. G, 1C
yards handicap, second; Mccormick
Broadway. 16 yards handicap, third
| Time-24 As seconds.
| Quarter-Mile Walk-FftZpatrlck,
| NJ. G. c.. scratch, frst; Hollis. Broad