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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
Women S Prayers
Fail to Move Him.

In the hope of cheering Clay and
strengthening him for the ordeal OF
today. in the event he was feigning in
sanity, three sympathetic women spent
more than an hour at the barred door
of his cell yesterday afternoon, singing
hymns and offering fervent prayers for
his soul The women were Mrs. Min
ME Everett and Miss Christian John
son. of S42 Simpson street, and Mrs.
Lola Medley. Of "a Newport street,
OF all those who heard the songs
and. prayers OF the women, the DOOM
ed man himself appeared the least
touched. Not once did tear moisten
his downcast eyes. and not once did
he speak Leaning against the cell
bars. his gaze fixed on the floor, he
showed absolutely no emotion. He
merely stood as If fascinated.
When DR.. Samuel H. Green, county
physician. called at the Tower yester-
day afternoon and made his final ex-
animation of the prisoner and found
him nervous and his pulse at 102, he
said this was the first evidence shown
of breakdown. Dr. Green said this
was a sure sign that Clay was sane
and that he realized his doom was
close at hand
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
Visit Of Brother
Breaks Long Silence.

Ciays long silence had lasted since
The moment of his arres, until today,
except for an uadyertcnt moment a
few weeks ago. when Die complained
that his coffee was cold and then re-
lapsed into silence again II was the
visit Of his brother. julius clay that
caused him 10 epoaa again today He
was sitting On his bunk, his head in his
hands. when the brother spoke to him
through the bars.
Bob, it's All over old man., said
Julius CLAY. There's no hope. Your
last chance is gone"
Robert Clay raised his head and
smiled family. The color rushed back
TO his pale cheeks and his lips opened
slowly. Then. with an effort as though
his vocal organs had partly been
paralyzed by long disuse, he surprised
the attendants by speaking slowly and
distinctly.
That's ali right I'm ready to go.
I'VE been ready for three months" he
said
He rose from his bunk and stepped
to the grating His sister-in -law and
another woman. with Clay's tiny ne
phew. had come to the corridor then
and the condemned man extended a
thin, white hand through the bars and
placed it tenderly on the head Of the
child.
i've made my peace with God" he
said, gently and without trace OF ex-
element. II will go to him like little
child. am going to heaven to join
my wife | am confident Of that.
want TO be buried beside her"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
Robert the

keep back the words And holding my
head in that one position nearly killed
me. ! thought sometimes my neck
would crack before it reached the gall
lows. But / got more used to it in
time, and decided to stick 1t out to the
end. But ! never had much hope
Then Clay spoke with evident pride
of the manner in which he had kept
trace Of the passing days without read
ing a newspaper or conversing with
anybody or seeming to show interest in
the world outside
THE big whistle OF the Atlanta Mill
ing Company just outside the Tower
has been my calendar" he said. The
whistle blows three times every day
When it does not blow l know it is
Sunday.
Il began figuring by the whistle when
first came l counted four Sundays 70
a month, and filled In the other days, so
kept track Of the dates. / knew tina;
| was sentenced on November 9. and
heard Judge Roam fix Friday, December
IS, as the date of execution. made no
sign, but ! had felt that this would be
the uAN OF my death ] NdO dreamed
that would die on the 18TH some day.
and l knew that Friday would be
chosen by the court My dream has
come true
since that day last November my
old friend. the whistle has told me
every day that l was so much nearer
the grave. There were to be just so
many days before my death. The whis-
tie was to blow just so many times.
heard It blow once this morning-it win
blow again at noon. But 1 win not hear
IL next time"
Then Clay began TO speak Of his wife
again.
Il loved Kate better than all the
world" he said My God, how loved
her. There was never anybody who
could take her place ! hope her people
will forgive me, as God has forgiven
me, and that they win let me be buried
by her side. Goodbye I've seen YOU
outside my cell lots of times, and heard
you asking questions of me. Some
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

To the iailers she expressed the firm
belief thai Clay was feigning.
Clay shot and killed his wife, Mrs.
Kate Hughes Clay. on Sunday night,
May -. in Mrs. Clay's home, POI Lee
street, West End.
Clay, who was living apart from his
wife, was intoxicated at the time, and
fired two bullets into her form as she
screamed and begged him piteously to
spare her life, She died in an ambu-
lance on the way to Grady hospital.
Clay was arrested a short distance from
the house.
Clay and his wife separated early in
January Of this year Mrs. Clay assert
ing that Clay came home drunk and
abused and mistreated her. For this
she had him arrested. and he was ar
raigned in police court
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

Shortly after Clay had broken his 81
lence his old father, Johnson Clay, of
lie Piedmont avenue, and his sister.
MIS-. w. H. Whitaker, called at the
Tower and were taken up TO the cor
ridor outside the death cell AS they
entered the hall they heard Clay sing
ing loudly, his voice flled with emo
ton. The prisoner had chosen an old
camp meeting hymn:
I'm going home I'm going home,
I'm going home to die no more"
AS the last words died away Mrs.
Whitaker collapsed and sank to the
floor Her father caught her in his
arms and comforted her, and in few
moments she was led up to the grating
Of the cell, Clay reached his hands
through the bars and clasped hers be-
tween them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
Boy, 8, Made an
Orphan by Execution.

The execution of Clay leaves a lit
tie orphan boy, less than three years
of age. This little fellow has been
cared for since the tragedy by rela-
tives of the slain mother. and will be
educated and reared by them. They
say they intend to give him every ad-
vantage possible, and to strive in every
way to keep this dark blot from stain
ing his future.
The feeling of relatives of the slain
woman was manifested in a dramatic
manner when a sister of Mrs. Clay call
ed at the Tower with the explanation
that she merely wished to look at
Clay"
AS she gazed through the bars, the
young woman is said to have ex-
claimed:
bob, we're going to break your neck
you have but a short time to live"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

times | was crazy to speak to you, but
had TO keep up my game to the las,
Good bye"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
Begs to See His
Little Boy Again.

He was silent for moment, and
then. as though he wished to make W
for his seven mor Tbs silence broke into
torrent OF conversation speaking to
iailers, visitors. attendants. talking as
rapidly as he could.
won't you bring my little boy to
see me before / die?' he begged. 81
want to see him again
Jailer Golden promised to send at
once and try to locate the child before
the hour OF execution Clay contin-
ued his conversation
you were good to me, Mr. Golden, -
he said. Il remember something you
did. When ] was taken up to be re
sentenced a month ago l was so cold
/ thought I would freeze, and you took
off your overooat and put it around
my shoulders. / haven't forgotten"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

Don't cry. sister, he said, teuderly
Ppm just going home to mother Wen
all meet there some day"
Mrs. Whitaker sank to her knees out
side the cell and wept And. then.
clasping her hands in his own. clay
began TO pray.
1T is the FIRST prayer / ever heard
him utter his sister said afterward.
May it mean the turning point in his
destiny"
Then, While the clock licked Off the
few minutes remaining of his life, Rob-
ert Clay talked to a reporter OF his at
tempt to feign insanity by playing
dumb and keeping his head bowed on
his breast
1T was 8wfully hard" he said.
Sometimes l thought ] couldn't stand
IT, There We're times when ! wanted to
aalk SO much that thought ia go real
" crazy, and had to bite my ups 10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

The first explanation OF his crime
given by the slayer following his
arrest was the night Of the murder,
Just after he had been locked in the
police station. When prisoners in the
same ward asked Clay why he killed
his wife. the slayer, still in a drunk
en- condition. replied;
Il loved my wife. and she wouldn't
live with me. I couldn't stand to be
away from her and killed her"
Since that time his lips had been
sealed until today on his trial and even
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
ech Goow Warns of Life of Sin and Bg in Vain Lie Beside Wife He S
HIS LAST HOURS PRAYING AND SINGING HYMNS
JAP CREW OF SHIP IN
MUTINY; THREE SHOT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-Seventy-
eight Japanese. the crew of the steamer
India. mutinied against their officers to-
day while the big vessel was in the har
Dor here ready to sail for Yokohama.
Three Of the sailors were shot. A police
tug with officers armed with shotguns
were rushed to the scene.
The crew attacked the captain, S. J..
Parsons, and four European officers,
rushing al them with drawn knives
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
SHIPPING TRUST PROBE
TO BEGIN ON JANUARY !

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-Tbe bon..
committee on merchant marine announces
that the hearings for an exhaustive IN
vestigation of the foreign shipping tr,s.
would begin on Tuesday, January ..
10 o'clock
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

when the death sentence was pro-
nounced, he never uttered one word in
defense Of his act. He successfully
defied every effort and every ruse used
to break his silence
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

Democrats that they are going to
sweep the State and add to the advan-
tage they gained in the election of a
legislature and four out of the five
representatives in 1910.
Considerable uncertainty appears to
surround the attitude OF the Republi-
cans in regards to the presidential
nomination. Until the past few weeks
it was generally supposed that little
or no opposition would develop and
that the West Virginia delegation
would cast its votes for the renomina-
ton of President Taft as a matter OF
course. The La Toilette candidacy,
even when at its lloodtide, appeared to
make little impression upon the Re-
publicans of this State. Roosevelt,
however,, has always had many admir-
ers and supporters Ia West Virginia
and II Is rumored that today's confer
ence was called with view to crys-
tallizing the Roosevelt sentiment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
CALIFORNIA; LABOR DAY

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 29-As a result
Of today's experience some Of the stu.
dents at the University of California
doubtless are glad that February 20
comes only once during their universi-
ty career. Following custom in
augurated by the university authori-
ties in 1896, the fourth quadrennial
Labor Day was observed at the insti.
tuition today. The observance was all
that the designation Of the day i'm
piled. Bright and early this morning
the students turned out In overalls and
flannel shirts and with picks and shov.
els and wheel-barrows labored
throughout the greater part of the
day in improving the campus and
grounds of the university. The young
women students supplied the labor.
ers with luncheon and later in the aft.
ernoon the celebration concluded
with program of outdoor sports and
games.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
MISSED IT
Did KUbGllk In Not Meeting Uncle
IUhn Webb
(Centerburg Gazette)

Uncle John Webb, the famous fld-
dler, was in Columbus Monday and
again put Centerburg on the map by
getting interviewed by the newspa-
pers. Uncle John went over to the
capital city in hope Of having little
talk with Kubelik, but he found that
dignitary very exclusive and couldn't
get within gun shot of him. It's our
opinion that in avoiding this meeting
Kubelik missed more than Uncle John
did. On his return Tuesday morning
when near the home of e. E. Shaman
Mr.. Webb slipped and fell on the ice
severely iniuring and possibly fractur
ing his arm. He was taaken home by
friends and will be unable to play at
dances for several weeks, 1t is feared
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
STATE MAPS TIED UP
As No One Is Authorized To Dis
tribute Them

Because of Legislature blunder,
the state has on hand 10000 fine rail
road maps OF Ohio and many pocket
size maps which 1t can't distribute.
The maps are becoming covered with
dust in the office of the state printer,
They We're gotten out under the di-
rection of the public service commits
sion and are new and modern in ev.
cry way.
The reason for the tie.up after the
maps We're all nicely printed is that
there Is no one with authority to dis.
tribute them. Under laws and customs
they are given out to schools, librar'
les and citizens by the members OF
the legislature. Assembly men began
writing for their maps several weeks
ago and forwitll the statutes were
looked up to see how they We're to be
distributed, 1t as discovered that nc
one was empowered to give them out
The solons will be compelled to wait
until new legislature corrects the
blunder
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
START FOR WASHINGTON
Lawrence Mil Strikers Go TO Tell
Troubles to Committee.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 20 - Fifty
men. women and children, operatives
I'm the large wooden mills here, and
Who have been out on strike for more
than seven weeks, left here for
Washington this morning for the pur-
pose of teBtifying at a congressional
hearing on the troubles In the textile
industry OF the city.
One OF the federal Investigations,
Shnt concerning the alleged illegal
action OF the police In preventing n
nnmber of children starting for Phil
Adelphia last Saturday morning, be-
gan with the arrival of Special Agent
William C.. Danneberg OF the depart
@ent OF justice, who was sent to
Lawrence by United States District
Attorney French of Boston, upon or
aers from the United States attorney
generals Office. Mr.. Dnnneberg's u
mission is to ascertain II the police
action was in violation OF the Inter
state commerce law, whereby people
ere permitted TO pass freely from
enc state to another.
Much comment arose over the nc
don OF three cavalrymen, members
ct tho Roxbury horse guard. Troop
%. First cavalry, In chasing n group
Vef women plakets over the common.
Two or the women were arrested.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Joseph 8. sutton


Joseph 8. Sutton Of Hilliar township
died at Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus,
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the shock of an operation, per-
formed in the morning, for the remov-
al OF 4 humorous growth on the shoul.
der.
The deceased was one Of the best
known and most prominent citizens of
Knox county. He had resided all his
life on the farm adjoining Centerburg,
and which had previously been owned
by his father Gideon Sutton. The de-
ceased was born October A, 1899, and
on June 4, 1879, was married to Miss
Jennie Il. Coe, who survives. One
child, q daughter, was born to them
Mrs. Charles V. Critchfield of this city
He has one sister living-Mrs. Pol
lard of Evansville, Ind.
Mr. Sutton was prominent Mason
being a member of Bloomfield lodge
No. 422, In which he filled all the Of
| fees. He was also member of Clin
ton Chapter, r. A. Nj. and Clinton
Commandery, Knights Templars, oi
this city.
The remains were brought to Cen
terburg on the afternoon train Thurs
day.
The funeral will be held at the home
Saturday afternoon at Q o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
The weaker Sex.

Woman IL noted for her curiosity,
but she never buys foil wrapped
cigars.
She Is noted for her love Of trading
stamps, but she doesn't buy Off-brand
tobacco to obtain the profit sharing
certificates.
She Is ridiculed for her fondness for
bargains. but she doesn't play the
penny machines.
She Is said to be foolish about dress.
but she isn't addicted TO tho wearing
of no-space collars.
She plays bridge. but the roulette
wheel IL not one Of her failings.
She Is unwise, but II is generally the
man who proposes marriage.
She can't see joke, but she isn't
one.-Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

This report is strengthened by the
fact that the call for the conference
was issued from the office of Cover
nor Glasscock, who is an ardent Roose-
welt man. In statement issued last
month Governor Glasscock declared
that a careful canvass of the political
situation in West Virginia had con.
vinced him that the people of the State
are Overwhelmingly for Colonel Roose.
welt for The Republican presidential
nomination.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
!. i. i. i. i. ~ Il u 4 i. !. + j.
+ DEATHS :
George Prince

Mr.. George Prince of Lankershim
Cal, was found dead in his bed Sat.
urday morning Feb. II. Mr.. Prince
was born in England. He walked
from Boston to Mt. Vernon where he
met and married Miss Naomi Herrod
They lived in Gambler for many years
where they raised family of seven
children, all of whom are living in
California. The Prince family moved
from Gambler to California in 1890
Mr.. Prince was rs years old at the
time of his death.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Aakinn Too Much.

"And did they put the hounds on the
pcent OF the escaped prisoncrs2" asked
che New York police captain.
''Sure." replied the detective.
~And did the dogs run them DOWN."
mo"
''Why, thought they were such Won
aerful dogs on the scentT
swell, they are; but, you sec, they
troiled the prisoners 10 the subway,
and there were SO many different smells
that the hounds lost the trail."--Yon-
ksrs Statesman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
REPUBLICANS
OF West Virginia Are Holding
Conference

Parkersburg. w. Va, Feb, 29--Re-
publican leaders representing nearly
all of the counties of West Virginia
assembled in conference today to dis
cuss the course to be followed in the
coming national State campaigns. SO
far as the State ticket this year is
concerned the party leaders feel that
an energetic campaign will result in a
Republican victory, Notwithstanding
the confidence felt by most of the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Ada Lucille Hays

Ada Lucille, the five-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Hays, died
at the home of her parents in Harris
on township Thursday morning at $50
o'clock after several days illness Of
pneumonia. The funeral Friday after
noon at / o'clock at the Union Grove
church. Interment in the Union Grove
cemetery,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

Just like lot OF other folks
Who can't command tho cash.
Miss Mabel had a host OF friends
And liked TO cut q dash.
Bhe went TO buy II wedding gift
Ten cents FOR II she paid.
II was an imitation gem
or art In notified Jade.
Upon the bottom OF the vase
Bhe traced with clever touch
Before the humble one and nOught
Ths sign that meant so much
rhe magic little dollar mark.
Oh. fair and foxy Mabell
Twas thus she got the credit for
Ten dollars on the label.
New York Examiner,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
READY TO PROBE
MILL CONDITIONS
GOyeTrment Sends Special Agent
10 Lawrence, Mss.
LABOR LEADERS ARE AT WAR

Haywood Charges Golden With Play
ING False to Textile Workers and
Latter Says Former Miner Made
tnfammatory Speeches melting
Strikers to Acts Of Violenoe-Men,
Women and Children on Way to
Washington to Testify.
Washington, Feb. 29.-lmmediate
investigation of the wage and work
sng conditions at the textile mills OF
Lawrence, Mass, will be made by
the federal bureau OF labor. repre-
sentative OF the bureau having left
WASHINGTON for the strike-ridden city
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

William D. Haywood, leader OF the
Industrial Workers OF the World
cent telegram to Representative
Wilson attacking President Golden
OF the textile workers, charging that
Golden aided the police and was an
enemy Of the strikers. In letter,
Golden made counter charges against
Haywood, declaring that he and 9th
ers made innammatory speeches
which precipitated riots,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

"Myrtle ~ next door to being on the
stnge."
"Has she quit the notion counter?"
"Yes, and now she's cashier In a
moving picture show. Amt 1t funny
how some people get ahead In the
world Buffalo Express.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our frienda and neighbors
who so kindly aided ua during the
sickness and at lie riiae o. az death
OF our mother
Casslc Bge1a ana Family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

No Comments From Hubby.
"What freukish hat. Mabel! What
do you suppose your husband will sag
when he sees itY'
He won't dare say word. He'A
wearing one of those fuzzy felt things
himself detroit Free Press.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Coa,.

TIE discovery Of coal ls said to have
been glUGp by Relgian blacksmith
pa,.cd IIG,los. who lived in the viii
las ui trncynuy near i.lege, In loi9.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
sidney Man Dies Suddenly.

Lima. o., Feb, &C. ID. ordean, n
wealthy business man OF Sidney, was
SDund dead In bed at IA local hotel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01
Otis Club
EAN1aA1,AA1I

The following members OF the Otis
Club from Mt. Vernon went to Gam
bier Thursday mornins where they
we're entertained at the home of Mrs.
Harry Stoyle: Mrs. Hookaway, Mrs.
Simpson, Mrs. Stillwell, Mrs. Harris,
Mrs Workman, Mrs. Frank Stoyle,
Mrs. Tiebe, Mrs. Jack Stoyle, Mrs.
Wuchner, Miss Pound of London, Eng
land. Mrs. Blxler, Mrs. Hilliar, Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. .Odell, Mrs. Passmore,
Mrs. Pfauts and Mrs. Porter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

John C. Rice and Sally Cohen have
a new comedy, "The Path OF the Prim-
rose"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

~ News
Birthday

Birthday
Surprise
Miss Hazel Wolfe was pleasantly
surprised at her home south of town
by her schoolmates Thursday evening,
Feb. %, in honor of her sixteenth
birthday anniversary. The evening
was most enjoyably spent in music
and games. Refreshments were serv-
ed. At late hour the guests depart
ed wishing Miss Hazel many more
happy birthdays. There were twelve
present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-03-01

African Deserts,
forly leeI deep ia sand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-30

inter-ea that lAe Barkus-~tAey we're
Is .orc a. .he-e = a chorus RI
and a pretty one o. that ther.. viIf
h- 90" Inevitable Johnny. aiuat =
.'afF fp ircrlflate himself into her
.aN1r buy te- vines .f she. likes. take
hop '1r a midul-lt spin "a an auto and
mat not But midnight toaSt@ and
l1t rides 70 hard against a carahle
performance the u,Nf DAD and th.
producers ~ The Ralhan Princess
nave placed The Xix ban on this form
~ tnt'-fa.uueut Ia their desire 20
"Ueru ne Ei-is all fle protection nos
~'h,r. ana sirh as they can not secure
10 l.''is and tNc ordinary ran OF
h"aTf nc houses. thsy decided ~ The
mrs. az The season Co have them az
crniCdtf.L 40 the y ". G = wher-
ever possible" ore stumbling block
%" uanagemsrt has encountered Is
mat far girls .efuse 20 b.. separated
ana In cases where the association
has no' ample accommodation for the
'n'ir" chorus they prefer 20 stop al a
Motel Oh the motherly influence OF
a olaptroD
The chorus gi-l - the biz produc.
llon ls always waiting patiently for
rye chance 20 obtain a speaking part
ami some day stardom n you viii.
ana THIS forces hes 20 keep a watch
on herself. and there H. not nearly so
much carrousal nowadays a. the ave
rag" th"atr'guer would think Even
The burlesQu" shows have seen 10 n
mat their girls are protected.