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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
FUNNY WHAT A DIFFERENCE.

In the olden times the champion of
any class felt h a he was compelled
to meet n challenger, it didn't mat
ter how much of a rep the challenger
had. And the challenge was always
on the job, too. Look at the differ
cnce now. a fellow wins a pugilistic
championship nowadays, and he wants
to lay violent hands on the drama
and elevate the stage. He goes along
and practically tells the entire pugilis-
tic class. of which he is a member. to
so to-well, he pays no attention to
any of the challenges that he receives.
OF course, financially, the present day
champ bats about .667 in the Coin
league. He would be a chump to
swap thai average for the prospect of
either getting 1000 or Red Murray
in the Chance league.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
\ LITTLE SARCASTIC rs .,E,,>,s

Jim Delhanty says that the best
game which the Athletics had Jack
Coombs pitch for them through the
season was the II in which the KEN
nebunk kohinoor broke Del Gainor.s
wrist. A little sarcastic is Jeems.
Well, at that. the Tigers wouldn't have
copied the pennant. The Mackmen
We're working on a system and Connie
Mack was confident every minute that
with things going along according to
rule that his men would be out in
front. He banked it. too, on the fact
that h worlds champions were the
better team of the two. and that ey-
erything considered ought to win,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
RICHLY DEsERyED.

Yale is about to honor one of her
deceased football heroes with two gil
gantic memorials to be erected within
tne college campus These are to be
in honor of the memory of Jim Ho.
gar. ono of her greatest tackles. and
also n of her "heroiest'' captains.
This is a deserved tribute. and n
that is richly merited and deserved.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

One doesn't need to be q crouch to
hate q great Cut Up
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Former Nebraskan
Commands Troops
at Leie Hwang

LEIE HwANG. North China Feb, s.
(special.l--It viii be OF interest to hlz
many friends In Nebraska to know that
Lieutenant Alya Ice. r1fteeuth infantry.
now in charge OF the detachment az
Leie Ifwang. China, doing guard over
eleven miles Of railroad Of the Japanese
railway Of North China. was the officer
chosen by the commander OF the expedi-
ton as competent TO guard this station,
az It Is new here. on both sides the
rebels have been destroying tho railroad.
Lieutenant Lee was appointed TO the
Annapolis Naval academy by Congress-
man Norris Of the Fifth district in sOi
and graduated in 1905. aud was trans
ferred to tho infantry at once, where he
has served with the Fifteenth United
States infantry ever since
Lieutenant Leo is a grandson OF Cap
tin J. NJ. Lee Of Iloldrege, Neb., Well
known republican and for a long time
leader of the party in the state.
The detachment OF forty-two men, un-
der Lieutenant Lee, are the best spsei-
mems Of the fighting men Of American
troops in China at the present time, and
everything goes like clockwork from first
call until taps. During that time Lieu
tenant Lee is always among his men.
keeping up their spirits and he has the
good will OF every man in the detach-
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
GRAIN IN FARMERS HANDS
Estimates Made by the Department
Of Agriculture.
LESS HELD THAN LAST YEAR
Fisures show that stocks OF Grain
Of. An Kinds Now Held hy
the Raisers Have De-
creased.

WASHINGTON, March S.-rho March
crop report OF the United states Dfpart-
ment Of Agriculture. issued at $50 p. "a
today, and made up from reports OF 'ts
correspondents and agents throughout
tho country. gives the following estl-
mates:
Wheat Quantity remaining on farms
March was about I2s,os50po bushels. or
ls.s per cent Of the 1911 crop. against
i67, To5 coo bushels. or 25.s per cent of IN"
1910 crop on farms March l. 1911, and 100
2ll.OoD bushels. or IA per cent OF the
1900 crop on farms March !, 1910, About
- per cent Of the crop will be shipped
out OF the counties where grown, against
IS per cent OF the 1910 crop and GIL per
cent Of the 1900 crop so shipped.
Corn-Quantity remaining on farms
March was about ssi,c9oJ bushels, o.
$40 per cent OF the 1911 crop. against
/, 1s5, 5000 bushels. or 70 per cent OF the
1910 crop on farms March l. 1911. and
s77 sd 900 bushels. or 3S.5 per cent OF the
1900 crop on farms March l. 1910 About
D.5 per cent OF the crop will be shipped
out OF the counties where grown, against
@ . per cent Of the 1910 crop and 40 per
cent Of the 1899 crop so shipped The
proportion OF the total 1911 cyop which Is
merchantable Is about SOL per cent
urainst ss.4 per cent of the 1910 crop and
So Der cent Of the 1880 crop.
oats-Quantity remaining Oh farms
March was about 2So.sSsolo bushels, or
II q per cent Of the 1911 crop. against
&C. $500 bushels. or SO per cent Of the
1910 crop on farms March /. 1911, and
ss5 e. 900 bushels. or $50 per cent, Of the
1900 crop on farms March l. 1910. Abou'
q 8 per cent Of the crop will be shipped
out OF the counties where grown, against
% 8 per cent Of the 1910 crop and 81 per
cent OF the isos crop so shipped.
Barley-ouantity remaining on tarms
March was about eL5eaoo bushels. or
Il. 5 per cent, Of the 1871 crop. against D.
tsS 90 bushels, or ia.s per cent OF the
1919 crop on farms March 1. 1871, and r.
ga .0oo bushels. or 2I.6 per cent. OF the
1870 crop on farms March /, 1910. About
s.s per cent will be shipped out Of the
counties where grown. against % per cent
of the 1910 crop and 5s.5 per cent OF the
1900 crop so shipped.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Report Of Expert on
Books Of Lewis is
Admitted by Court

ST. LOUIS. No.. March s.-counsel foi
the government and Z. q. Lewis argued
before Judge Amidon In the United
States district court this morning on
the admission Of expert accounts as
evidence in the governments case against
Lewis, who is charged with using the
mails TO defraud in connection with The
promotion Of his University City IN
terests.
Counsel for Lewis objected 10 the adj
mission Of the findings Of an expert ae-
countant when he testified that his eX.
animation had been made before the
books were turned over TO the grand
jury. The objection interrupted the
testimony Of A. n. Radert. government
accountant, and it was expected that he
would be put on ths stand again when
the taking of testimony was resumed.
The maximum penalty on conviction
for using the mails to promote the
debenture scheme which constitutes one
Of the counts In the Indictment against
Lewis is five years in the penitentlary.
The maximum penalty for conviction
for fraud in the sale Of the z per cent
notes OF the Lewis Publishing company
which constitutes another count Is eigh-
teen months. imprisonment,
The government gained point when
Judge Ainidon ruled that the report Of
4. y, Radert, expert accountant of the
Department Of Justice was admissible
az evidence and that all books and pa
pers OF the Lewis enterprises, including
those Of the Z. q. Lewis estate, were also
admissible. ...,..s
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
COMMISSIONERS DECISION
UPHELD BY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March &-tspe-
cial Telegram.) 1.-The secretary OF the In
terror has approved the decision Of the
commissioner OF the land office in the
case OF Thomas II. Kelley against Nels
p. Peterson on appeal by the latter in
holding for cancellation his homestead
entry located in the Valentine land dis
trict Of Nebraska. Similar action was
taken in the case Of Joseph L. Nixon
against Joburgh winslow located in the
o'Neill land district on appeal BY Wins
low.
Z. r Reel Of Beatrice has been sp-
pointed guard at the United States
penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Worlds Wheat Crop
Shows Reduction of
0ne-Half Per Cent

WASHINGTON. March S.-PreliminaTy
estimates OF the wheat crops Of the
southern hemisphere, announced by the
International Institute Of Agriculture at
Rome, has been received at the Depart
ment OF Agriculture here, showing the
production in Argentina and Chile ex-
ceeded that Of the previous year. while
In Australia and New Zealand it was
less. Added to the production Of the
northern hemisphere for 1911, the worlds
production Of wheat is given as 3+iS,sis.-
CIV bushels. which is about 9s.5 per cent
OF the production In 1910.
The wheat production Of Argentina Is
estimated at I7o56s.5Ss bushels. Chile
9s.5sc. 800 bushels. Australia 75.a5S.22S BUSH
els and New Zealand 6,4lSs5l bushels.
The production Of corn in Argentina
is estimated at 275,55o.OOo bushels.
The area sown to wheat during the
autumn OF 1911 In Belgium. France, Great
Britain. Hungary. Ronmania and Japan
Is greater than that sown during the
corresponding period OF 1910 The condi-
ton Of the winter cereal crops In the
northern hemisphere is good.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Mayer Finishes Plea
for Meat Packers

CHICAGO. March s.--Attorney Levi
Mayer today concluded his argument in
support OF the motion to have the pack
ers' case taken from the jury and the de-
PENDANTS discharged. and it is expected
that all arguments viii be finished to-
morrow and that the court will give its
decision on the question Monday.
There can be no conviction based on
mere suspicion" said Attorney Mayer.
The government must prove its case
beyond a reasonable doubt. Unless there
is evidence Of facts excluding every other
hypothesis but that Of guilt the defend
ants must be acquitted.
Whenever circumstsntiai evidence Is
relied on to prove a fact. the circum-
stances must be- proved and not pre-
sumed. a presumption can not be based
on presumption. Il is the courts duty
under the law TO order these defendants
discharged
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
YaNKT0N SCHOOLS TO BE
CLOSED FOR TEN DAYS

YANKToS, s. D.. March S-tspeciaD
1t has been decided 10 close the city
schools for ten GAYS on account n a
serious outbreak OF scarlet fever. num-
ber OF homes are already GuaraHtined.
In the family OF \. T. WesthOrpe three
daughters have the disease. Two daush-
tiers Of Rev. F. V. Stevens are ILL., Prof
c. 4. Scott. Charles stenfield and others
have one or more. while The girls bas-
ket ball team. because Of exposure to the
disease. has been out Of school since the
game with Mitchell Only a few cases
arc at all alarming at present.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
The House.

MEX At llOOH.
Report OF interstate commerce COM
nittee on Panama government bill. eX'
pected today, was held up by dlsasree-
nient over tolls for railroad-oNned
steamers.
Public buildings committee VAL give
hearings before subcommittee oil one
p4bl.e building bill for each congressman
but an appropriation oil for buildings
PROBABLY will not be brought forward
this season.
Representative Rudenborry conducted a
oLe-man filibtlstcr against private pension
legislation, but was ruled Oft by Speaker
Clark as ''dilato7y.'
senstor-e!ect Ollie James OF kentucky
was made speaker pro TEN by Speaker
Clark during the latter's absence at
Louisville.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
German Coal Miners
Strike is Spreading

E-.nL!.T. Jarsh s.-Ths Gtrike fever
las spread through the silesian coal
ftslds IN c=stern Prussia, where the
xo.ianst. the Christian and the Polish
miners tssSes unions. representing all
the organized miners In the district, to
day presented to the employers a de-
uand for Is per cent increase In wages.
The government is endesvoring to ind
a basis for settlement Of the difficulty
which has arisen in the wesipbsksn
coal fields. but It is very doubtful
whether the efforts win be successful
Even the most optimistic think that at
least Is0oo out OF the $1,000 West
phaIian coal miners will declare a strike
on Monday next. The mine owners al.
ready are assembling nonunion workers
to take their places.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
ILLINOIS DRAINAGE DISTRICTS
OBJECT TO CHICAGO PLAN

SPRINGFIELD. H., March s-Direct.
ors Of the Association Of Drainage and
Leyee Districts OF Illinois ere in session
here today to protest against the proposed
action Of the Chicago sanitary distric,
n turning 500 cubic feet more of Lake
Michigan second into the Illinois river
through the drainage canal. 1t is con.
tended that the increase IN volume OF tbs
river will swamp eo0o acres os re-
claimed land and will ruin sewerage sys-
TENS IN several river cities.
A formal protest against the privilege
asked by the Chicago sanitary district is
to be forwarded to Secretary of wsr
sumson.i on whose discretion the ques-
ton depends.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
The National Capital
The Senate.

Ge. AZ noon
Considered District OF Columbia puSlS
Utilities bill
SsEs.;or GalIinser declared the govera-
C,en. should not build additional leveeS
on the Mississippi Il IL Is TO be muicted
fo- camages caused by lcvees.
Seiatcr Crawford introduced bill ap-
poopFlating SseNS for international IN
Gury into the cost o. living problem.
Senator Bristow's I'LL. for presidential
preference primaries IN the District oil
Columbia was adversely reported fron
the senate committee on the district to-
day.
Senator Huke Smith Of Georgia IA
speech complained OF tendency 70 fss
some pension claimants at expenS =
others. :,
District OF Columbia committe. .s)..AS
adversely hill for presidential sce
primaries Ia district.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Michigan Senate
Debates Primary Bill

LANSING, Mich, March S-Vhe Senate
this afternoon by vote Of - 70 L passed.
the Ball resolution providing for presi-
dental preference primary in April TO
instruct the national convention dele
gates elected by the state convention
The senate is now debating whether 70
give the bill Immediate effect. The house
passed the measure yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Mexican Minister
Denies Hostage Story

WASHINGTON. March S-Emphatic
denial has been made 20 American AM
6assador Wilson at Mexico City By Man
uel Cslero. the Mexican minister for for
eign affairs. Of the interview accredited
him declaring Americans and other for
elgners would be held as hostages should
q foreign force invade Mexico.
Miss 5. p. Cheek. an American, is re-
ported safe and well In Durango.
Major General Leonard Wood, chief of
the general staff, denied today that two
mors regiments had been ordered to the
bordeH
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Five Killed in Wreck
at Hull, Quebec

OTTAWA. Ont. March S-F'iye per
sons were killed and several injured in a
wreck on the Canadian Pacific railroad
Pontiac line west Of Hull. Que, today.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09

LONDON, March S-csptain Roald
AmundBen states that no Will submit hts
charts aud all information as TO his
expedition without delay according 10 dis.
patches from Hobart. received by spe-
cial correspondent Al Wellington. n. z.
After meeting Captain SCOTT in the
Bay OF Whales on January u. 1911. Cap
tain Amundscn camped with nine mon
IN longitude i6i west latitude IS He
has not revealed his subsequent movs-
ments.
Captain Amundsen has settled his plans
to sail from Hobart within a week for
Buenos Ayres. From that port he will
go round Cape Horn 10 San Frnnclsco
aud then on to the Bering straits. Then
he win drift with the ice across the
Arctic ocean and expects TO emerge at
some point between Greenland and spitE-
bergen.
Captain SCOTS agent In New Zea-
land expresses the opinion that Scott
must have changed his plans and pro-
ceeded with new exporting and scientific
work, thus possibly delaying the return
Of the Terra Nova for some weeks.
scott May Have succeeded.
Geographers point out. however. that
Captain Amundssn and Captain Scott
may both have been there. and within a
mile OF each other without knowing II.
and scientists here are awaiting further
details before accepting definitely the
defeat Of the British expedition.
The message received yesterday by the
London Daily Express from Wellington.
in which Captain Amundsen was reported
as saying that Scott had reached the
South pole. was based on a telegram al
legged to have been sent by the Norwegian
explorer. but tire authenticity Of which
Captain Amundsen today denies
In response TO eabled instructions 10
ask Captain AmuBdsen point blank
whether Captain Scott reached the South
pole. the correspondent OF the London
Evening Star at Hobart today telegraphed
the following statement:
"Amundsen refuses to say anything 90
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Eleven in Diamond
Vale Mine Are Safe;
Seven Others Dead

MERRITT. B. c.. March S-The eleven
miners imprisoned yesterday by gas
explosion in the Diamond Vale mine near
here are known TO be safe, and the res
euers hope to reach them soon. These men
were in another level from that in which
the explosion occurred. or the nine men
on that level seven were, killed. their
bodies having been recovered yesterday,
and the other two slightly injured.
The dead:
JOHN HoGG.
WILLIAM HUIiLIE.
p. GRIMES.
JOHN PATTIE .4..-r
JOHN TEMPLETON. .FF.f.
WILLIAM BAXTER
- KELLEY.
The injured:
Harry Hogs.
II. Colish.
II is thought the men on level No. l
struck a pocket Of gas. which exploded.
The twenty men mentioned were the only
ones In the mine at the time.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
The Weather

For Nebrasks.-Unsettled.v with probably
snow fiurrles: rising temperature.
For Iowa-GeneralIy fair; colder east
portion.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
SPENDS THREE DAYS AT SPOT
Reaches There December IA and
Stays Until December IL.
NO DIRECT WORD FROM SCOTT
Amundsen Says He Did Not Make
Report Sent from Wellington.
WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTION
When Asked Poiat Hank ~ Ne Saw
Captain scott He Refuses to
RepI,-scienti-ts Anxious
for Details.

cuRIsttANA, March s.-rwo local
newspapers today received dispatches
from Captain Road Amundsen announc-
ing that he reached the south pole on
December Il nii.
The dispatches were sent from Hobart,
r.s,,,.rt. x,h..r. A,nunasrn arrived
The dispatches read foio reA'nea
fourtoenth-seventeent December.
This evidently means that he re-
r,s,nsa three days in the vicinity of the
.--.,.,.,.. = -. 80.
poie' p'VVsog vt euo uipOss =. ss's
s,eu's'e oo'e' 'aeols . " A'o ps.1V'.
htIo'0'hss oNes Np'~'u 1Nnun''en
sueoesS IN resoihs 'ne souuh soi" 40
Widespread over NORWAY tooay' mo ieei'
ing OF inc peoPe was soaeeo IN he
storthing ey tho president Preuerik NO
now Al the opening OF the session pres-
ident konow' amid loud cheers nom ths
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-09
Relieves in Enouah Tariff.

MANSFIELD, O., March S.-"Don't le,
the lion tanner get you," shouted a man
in the crowd at Canton. when the presi,
dent finished speaking. The crowd
laughed and Mr.. Taft smiled broadly but
said nothing.
"We do not believe in high tariff" the
president said at Canton. but we be.
lieye in tariff enough to preserve our
industries and give them a living profit.
SO that they can pay good wages and
that We can all be happy
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26
Cresco Wins Second Place

Martha Becker, representing Cresco
High School, won second place at the
declamatory contest at New Hampton
Friday night. The girl from Traer
whom Martha defeated at Oelwein
succeeded in turning the tables on her.
So closely are they matched that there
is no question but that Martha would
be likely to win before still another set
Of judges. The Traer girl is larger
and has little more force, perhaps,
while Martha was acknowledged by all
to be more graceful and artistic in her
work. When it is considered that
Cresco has won second place in the
whole northeastern fourth of Iowa we
can be congratulated upon the distinc-
tion our representative has brought to
u.s. New Hampton and Elkader won
out lin the oratorical class while De-
corah and Postville were the best in
the humorous class. 1t is interesting
to note that the eastern half of the
district carried off all of the medals.
Eighteen loyal rooters accompanied
Martha to New Hampton, ours being
the largest outside delegation present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26
Armo7y April 9Th.

Cresco Minstrels, benefit public IL
brary.
In the selection of their songs the
Cresco Minstrels have enjoyed an
unusual opportunity, and one not ac-
corded to many amateur organic ations.
The various music publishing houses of
Chicago and New York were notified
Of the date of the show, and, appreci-
ating the advantage of having their
songs introduced through such medi-
um, Immediately sent about 200 songs.
After careful selection, a program
OF songs has been chosen which COM
bines all that is best ginger, fun and
harmony. We are making this years
show one which will be worthy of your
patronage. Come and show your ap-
preciation of our efforts and add YOUR
good to the cause.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26
Hay for sale. S. A. CONVERSE.

hay Tor sale. 5. A. CONVERSE.
Dooiittle's farm for rent. Enquire
of J. c. Webster.
Miss Palma Qualley was up from
Ridgeway Friday.
Mrs. E. E. Reed of Bonair, was
Cresco visitor Friday.
Scott Donaldson made business
trip to Bonair Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Friend and little son came
down from Bonair Friday.
Mrs. T. j. Carolan of Bonair, was a
Cresco shopper Saturday.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; office
opposite the National Bank.
Mrs. H. c. Deily was up from Cal
mar between trains Saturday.
Myron Converse left yesterday morn
ing on a business trip to Illinois.
Tom Torkelson of Ridgeway, was a
Cresco business caller Saturday.
Mrs. John F. Daley left for Omaha,
Friday, for visit with relatives.
Ole Christianson, of Ridgeway, was
Cresco visitor on Thursday last.
Mrs. Sever Stinson returned from
visit wit h roI ,fiv,, ,t Albor& a, IT,;
day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26
CRESCO, HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, TUESDAY,

Farm for Rent-Enquire of Edwin
Belts at the farm. Phone Belts 8.
Attorney Chas. Pergler left Monday
on business trip to Ft. Atkinson.
Mrs. Fred C. Taft went to Mime
apolis Monday to spend few days.
Miss Julia Hopperstad was up from
Ridgeway between trains Saturday.
Rev. Father Wagner went to Calmar
Monday for visit with Rev. Brady.
Baled hay for sale by the ton. En-
h'ire of d. G. ELDERKIN.
Phone your orders for ice to No. 437.
E. o. WHITE.
WANTED-A man to work on farm.
inquire of MYRoN CONVERSE.
Miss Lizzie Drilling returned Monday
from visit with relatives at St. Lucas.
Mesdames l.. E. Grabau and Bird. of
Bonair, were Cresco shoppers, Friday.
Mrs Geo. Friend and little daughter,
of Bonair, were Cresco visitors, Satur-
day.
DR.. and Mrs Carpenter. of Lime
Springs, were Cresco shoppers. Mon
day.
The Misses Eta and Daisy Doolittle
returned Monday from a visit at Ridge
way.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26
AUCTION SALEl

On Wednesday of this week, the
9th, an auction sale of property be-
longing to the estate of Martin Belts
will be held on the Belts farm Al miles
northeast of Cresco, commencing at 10
o'clock. Included in the sale are S
head of horses, 8 head of cattle, head
OF hogs and large lot of farm ma
chinery, including traction engine
and two separators, all on the usual
terms. Lunch at noon. Grant Walker
is the auctioneer and w. H. Tillson the
clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-26

Miss Blomquist left yesterday morn
ing on business trip to the Twin
Cities.
BERTHE Fuller went to Austin Friday
for visit with her sister, Mrs. James
Hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Farnsworth re-
turned from a visit at Egan, S. OAK,
Friday.
Corn for Sale-At the j. H. Becker
place north of Cresco. Enquire of W.
F. Milz.
Miss Maggie Lewis went to Lime
Springs Saturday for visit with
friends.
Mrs. Perry Loughrey left Saturday
night for visit with relatives in
Chicago.
Mrs. Perry Loughery left Saturday
evening to visit sister residing in
Chicago.
Mrs. C.. A. Wells and son Orsor, left
Friday for few days visit at Wau-
coma, la.
"Mound City "Horse Shoe Pain
wears longest, looks best. P A,
Clemmer.
Mrs, S. Jennison came over from
Ricevile for a visit at the G. E.
Fields home.