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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13
Shock Spurs His Appetite.

Sunbury, Pa.--Charles Scheetz,
hneman In the employ Of the North.
cumberland County Gas & Electric
company, was trimming a tree when
he fell across a service wire through
which was coursing 1900 volts OF
electricity. A blue fame shot from
his body as he was hurled In the air
and dropped TO the sidewalk. He
sustained fractures Of both arms and
q leg. As he regained his senses, a
half hour after the accident, his first
question to a nurse was: How soon
am I going to get some dinner7 T'm
almost starved"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13
MONKEY HELD UP THIS TOWN
slmian Put Police to Flight But "
Finally Captured by Small
Boy.

Lancaster, PA big monkey,
used by side-show fakirs, demorallzed
the police and had the western part
of the city in an uproar, when It es
capped from its owner, John Gormley
It made a raid on a grocery store and
clawed a young college student who
tried to capture 1t.
The police we're summoned, but
the monkey charged them and they
fed. Then it got into a back yard
where It tore a cat to pieces. Finally
a small boy coaxed It into a chicken
pen, where II was captured.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13

a peaceful, hallowed grave. Until
this is accomplished there shall be
no rest for those who live here"
schroers returned to his work whist
ling. If he ever thought Of the gypsy
woman's prophecy he did not mention
1t to the girl he Don married and
took to live in the new house. A few
months later, returning from st
Joseph one night. Schroers allowed
his wagon to tarry a moment too long
on the railway crossing almost II
front Of his own gate. They picked
up his mangled body a hundred feel
away, and the wreck of his Wagon
wal scattered along the right Of way
Tragedy has marked the place eve
since.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13
RESIGNS AS STAGE DRIVER
Mise Of stockbridge, Mass Maker
Remarkable Record In %
Years Service.

S~tockbridge, Mass.-MisB Florence
8. Markham, who drives the stage and
carries the United States mail be-
tween the village Of lnterlaken and
Stockbridge for the government, has
made a remarkable record in her oc.
cupation, which she has followed since
1889.
In that time she has tray eled near
ly 100000 miles.
In the winter Miss Markham has
been forced to shovel her way
through snowdrifts, and In the spring
she has repaired damage done to roads
by heavy rains, In order to make her
trip.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13

OF the hat store outside Of which the
cake Of Ice was placed.
Il wonder If the hat grew there?"
asked a little newsboy who had been
gazing at the hat in the Ice for five
minutes.
Nav" replied another newsie, Il
tell yer how 1t got in there. Last
summer when some Teller was going
up the Hudson his hat blew of and
loated around. When the winter
came and the river froze the hat
froze In the ice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13

zone Of the ice cutters up there
who saws the ice up for the Ice
houses discovered the hat frozen In,
so he cut the cake of ice up without
letting the hat get out. Then the
Teller who owns this store bought the
cake OF ice with the hat in 1t and put
It outside the store here"
III tell you n thing" said the
first newsie, only | have to hustle
around and sell my papers, I'd wait
here until the Ice melted and then
I'D make sure that the hat inside was
the real thing."-Nsw York Timss-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13
HAT IN REAL COLD STORAGE

themselves what was attracting atten-
ton.
The curious cnes who succeeded In
elbowing and forcing their way
through the crowd to the front rank
were surprised to see that placed
in the very center Of the cake OF ice
was a new straw hat Of the latest
model. 1t was a very clever advertis-
ing scheme on the part OF the owner
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13
e' Advertising Scheme That Had
"s Newsboys Wondering How
It Happened.

a hot day last week a crowd
uefed around a cake OF ice that
as ieit standing on the curb outside
aat store on Nassau street. The
az was augmented every minute
new arrivals anxious to see for
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13

TEXT-simon Peter, a servant and an
apostle OF Jesus Christ, to them that have
obtained n Ike precious faith with us
through the Righteousness Of God and our
Saviour Jesus Christ; Grace and peace be-
multiplied unto you through the knowI-
edge OF God, and OF Jesus our Lord II
Peter l, l and L
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13

The single theme running all
through this Second EpIst!e OF Peter
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-13


often wished
that / could bring
those six men 10
gether, and yet, on
the face of 1t, the
wish is impossible
of fulfllment. They
are scattered to the
n Of the earth.
Some l have heard
from through round
about channels, but
most have passed be-
yOnd nv ken. All
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
He's No Centipede-
Only a Toe Dancer

NEW YORK. Sept 50-Vnatoms
inspectors on the cunard pier wcre
somewhat surpriEcd on examining
the trunk on Thomas Russell Pal
mcr 20 find nothing but shoes
Mr.. Palmer, who was passenger
on the Caronia. stood quietly by
while the inspector looked for
something other than shoes
Got anything else In this trunk ?"
asked the inspector.
No. sir. replied Palmer. only
shoes. there should be igT pairs"
What are they. aampies?" asked
the inspector.
Not at all They are all new"
responded Palmer.
Are you In the shoe business7"
NO" said Palmer. casually. I'm
n toe dancer. the best male toe
dancer living. These are my stock
In trade. seldom wear a pair OF
shoes more than three times. !
dance so violently the toes are
ruined after three dances"
The inspector shut the trunk lid
and admitted the shoes duty free.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
ENGLISH MINISTER TO
: - BOOST SINGLE TAX

"Lloyd.Ccorge Ii az heart a ain.
Gle taxer" said one OF his closest
friends and advlsers-an American
today.
In connection with the confer.
ence OF land tax rctormcrs to be
held In London early In October.
Joseph FEELS, the American million.
aire. viii propose resolution at.
firmlng "the deep conviction of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
AT THE MOORE
,......s......4.@

Baby Mine" which started
weeks engagement AT the Moore
theatre last night, put crowded
house In n good hamor for the
rest OF the week. and promises 70
keep up the good work. as Baby
Mine" Ia a mint OF hlgh-grade
laughter.
when there II one Baby Mine"
10 bring about reconciliation be
tween Alfred Hardy and his young
wife. II 10 funny. but when Hardy
is led 10 believe that Inc IL the
father OF twins and takes them 10
his manly bosom. II Is scream.
When number three, in the .shape
OF day-old Italian baby. puts In
an appearance and is taken TO the
heart of the proud papa. II Is riot.
Hardy Ia played by Benedict Nc
Quarrie. and the part OF zoie. bis
frivolous. childless wife Ia wen
handled by Marjorie Cortland
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
AT THE METROPOLITAN


THE Awakening of Helena
Richie" seen In Seattle before
nevertheless Ia not one whit less
interesting or appreciated. due to
the clever work OF the emotional
actress. Rosellc Knott, nj the Met.
ropoliian theatre this week. A big
crowd enjoyed the sobs.
1t Is the old story OF the woman
with a secret love waiting. waiting
for the moment when she might
become free to marry her new
lover. but finds him wanting at
that important crisis THE Awak.
ening of Helena" commences with
her adoption OF a little boy, who
grows so warm In her affections
that she gives up her lover with.
out a CULVER for the opportunity OF
making an honest request for the
permanent keeping of the boy.
Miss Knott is supported by a
capable company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

LONDON, Sept. 40 British land
owners showed anxiety today at
the news that Chancellor OF the Tx.
cheauer lloyd George will be
ready, either October =. when par
lament reconvenes. or very soon
afterwards, definitely to announce
the details OF his program for "free-
ing the land for the benefit OF the
people"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Subscribers 90 The Seattle star
viii confer a favor ~ notifyin9
this offfee Is once - Gu1 thtt.
ura 10 secure prompt aud reg
ular delivery Of the payer. ~
any attempt 20 Substitutes an
ether paper for The heattie
Star. ~ 10 the desire 81 tns
management 10 secure tho sect
service fer ali. AMI contptairn
are given courteous and profnpt
attention. II your paper fffhs
20 arrive rny nigt, ~
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
FIRE

A forest fire broke out Saturday
between the towns OF Snoqualmie
and Fall city. and for time as.
sumed serious proportions. The
power line of the Puget Sound
Traction. Light and Power Co. was
for a while put out OF commission,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
TIEPo11TrrANS LAMENT
W&{xSsH sE, ~
b. Bert ora Bro.ley

You can't pull the bunk like you
used to
By waving the flag round your
head.
In olden days no one refused 10
Believe every word that you said.
You could talk about nations dea-
potio'
That "menaced us' over the sea,
And poonle said. How patriotic
That kind OF speaker must bet"
hut nowadays people viii doubt you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
AT THE SEATTLE


The old and ever.popular play of
Southern life. In Old Kentucky"
opened at the Seattle theatre to
crowd that showed that the piece
will always be favorite. The
company is good. and enters into
the play In way that makes an
instant hit with the audience.
Judging from last nights reception,
the play is good for crowded houses
all week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

conference that the existing depior.
able condition Of the people Ii
traceablc 20 the Withholding OF land
from It's best economic use"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Judge ard Mrs- a. L. psIrser Gel.
ebratcd the s2nd anniversary OF
their marriage Friday evening by
a family reunion at Orchard Beach.
Mrs. Palmer wore the dreeA IN
which sho was married.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
YOU'LL FIND lit HERE
News Of the Day Condensed for Busy People

next Sunday In n hike along the
new road from Gold I3Ar 10 Index.
The Women's Home consumern'
League will hold ita first annual
meeting AT the PrcAa Club. f1fth av.
and University st.. October 4. nj
7s30. An entertainment will follow
tho election Of officers. which will
include refreshments The object
OF the league IL 10 encourage the
use OF Washington made goods
among Seattle housewives.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Attorney n. "A. Owens was per
fnancnily dikbarrcd Saturday by a
Judgment signed b. Judge J. T..
Ronald. and Attorney NJ. NJ. finck
suspended from practice for space
OF rs months. The men we're
charged with barrairy. through so
llcitation. under falao representa-
ton. OF damage suit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

The city Of Seattle has been
mado a defendant In a suit inHfitut
ed By Frank A. S,srtan and his wife.
Catherine. for damages TO the
amount Of 81 .525. for injuries aileg-
cd 10 have been received BY Mrs,
siirtan hy a fall through hole In
a sidewalk nj Lcachi Park Sept. 2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

King county tax roll. Just finish
cd BY Assessor Parrish. shows as
sessed valuations for 1912 OF $780,
s3l.2st. a gain Of little less than
a million over the valuation OF 1911.
OF this amount the city Of Seattle
contributes sal2.szs,ots.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
BOX OF THREE PAIRS,
SPECIAL $500

Womcns medium-weight
Black Silk Hosiery. with 4
inch garter welt and Isle
lined sole.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Judge ard MIRA a. L. Palmer eel.
ebratcd the s2nd Anniversary OF
their marriage Friday evening by
family reunion at Orchard Beach
Mrs. Palmer wore the dresn In
which she was married.
Attorney n. IA. Owens was per-
mancntly disbarred Saturday by a
| Judgment signed b. Judge J. i.
Ronald. and Attorney NJ. NJ. finck
suspended from practice for a space
OF rs months. The men werc
charged With barra,ry. through so
licitntion. under fnlao representa-
ton. OF damage suit.
The city Of Seattle has been
uado a defendant In a suit inHfitut
ed by Frank A. s,lrtan and his wife.
Catherine. for damages TO the
amount Of ss.625. for Injuries aileg.
cd 10 have been received By Mrs,
stirtan By a fall through n hole In
a sidewalk at Leach Park Sept z.
/ King county tar roll, Just finish
ed by Assessor Parrish. shows as
sessed valuations for 1912 OF $500
/ s3l.2s4. a gain Of a little less than
a million over the valuation OF 1911.
OF this amount the city Of Seattle
contributes s2ia.s1s,ots.
|. The Seattle business men who
I took in the Inland Empire last
week In a special train returned
Saturday night. reporting fine
trip. enthusiastic welcomes all along
the line. and excellent prospects for
that district for this winter.
a collision at Queen Anne sv.
and Prospect at Saturday evening
between an auto driven by Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Paige. 25Is sth av. west, and
one driven BY J McPhce. 3i2 West
Comstock st, resulted In two bad.
~ smashed cars and serious inlnr'
les for Mrs. Paige.
Deputy Sheriff Scott Malone, who
was operated on yesterday morning
for stomach trouble. Is today In the
Seattle hospital. recovering from
the operation. Malone was strick'
en- Saturday afternoon In front OF
the Alaska building and was AT
once removed TO the Seattle Gen
eral.
Germans OF Seattle and vicinity
will hold n bazaar in Turner hall
sth ay. and Olive st.. October ard
4th and 9Th, for the purpose OF rats
ing money for the Turnverein build
ing fund. Besides the usual at
tractive booths and displays. there
will be concerts, and son Sunday
night German play. On Friday
night Nine. Hesse-Sprotte will beiths
singer In concert.
The concert. given by the 6~sd
ish Society OF Seattle In Swedish
hail Saturday night, pleased large
audience The folk songs given b,
I5ilda Hcllstrom-Gagnee were high
ly appreciated.
Sixteen Baptist missionaries, y or
their way to their posts In the Or
lent. spoke to meeting OF the Bap
list Young Peoples Society at the
First Swedish Baptist church yes
teray afternoon. and 10 a unior
meeting of Seattle Baptists In tbs
First Baptist church last night
The wounds received by Charles
Gohm. the bartender who was stab
bed early Saturday morning In ;
hotel on First av.. may prove fatal
Gohm was taken TO the Pacific hos
pital Saturday afternoon and IL re
ported TO be in a serious condition
G. q. Corbett. a marine engineer
Is held at the city Jail. charged will
the cutting.
The Mountaineers' Club OF Seat
tie took hike through the buckle
berry fields OF kitsap county yes
terday To the shore OF Lake kitsaI
where they ate dinner. There wer
u gpn - Al. nwa..relA, 1fAa u..stI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

The Seattle business men who
took in the Inland Empire last
week In a special train returned
Saturday night. reporting line
trip. enthusiastic welcomes all along
the line. and excellent prospects for
that district for this winter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

a collision at Queen Anne sv.
and Prospect at Saturday evening
between an auto driven by Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Paige. 25Is sth ay. west, and
one driven BY J. McPhee. 3i2 West
Comstock st. resulted In two bad
~ smashed cars and serious iniur-
les for Mrs. Paige.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
The Silk Hosiery: Boxes of Three Pairs

BOX OF THREE PAIRS,
SPECIAL $3.50
Womcns heavy weight
Black Silk Hosiery OF fine
quality, with double garter
welt and strongly reinforced
foot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

The old hands will have 20 let so.
This cynical. new generation
Knows more than IL rightly
should know.
Tho flag waving days are ell over.
And politics loses In tone:
For a statesman cant llnger In
clover
When the people have got 10 be
shown"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
Children's Knit Union Suits

White Cotton Union Suits, Soc to 75c.
Wool-and-I,inen Union Suits in white and
natural color, $l25 to $225.
Wool-and-Cotton Union Suits, Csc to
$l50.
Silk and Wool Union Suits, $500 and
$3.50.
Wool Union Suits in natural color, $3.50.
Boys Gray Fleece-lined Union Suits, CSC.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30
BOX OF THREE PAIRS
SPECIAL 500

Women's fine gauge Black
Silk Hosiery. m ediuml
weight. with fashioned
Flare top. deep garter wei
and lisle-lined sole.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

The Mountaineers' Club Of Seat
tie took a hike through the buckle
berry fields OF Kitsap county yes
terday TO the shore OF Lake Kitsap,
where they ate dinner. There were
1870 on the excursion. The Seattle
club will join with the Everett club
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Deputy Sheriff Scott Malone, who
was operated on yesterday morning
for stomach trouble. Is today In the
Seattle hospital. recovering from
the operation. Malone was strick.
en- Saturday afternoon In front OF
the Alaska building and was at
once removed TO the Seattle Gen.
crnl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-30

Messaiia~ silks On stripe.
snd figures Neat plaid ehif-
fon taffeta and many other
odd and pretty pieces In bes,
coiors, worth up to csc yard.
heaped on tables at ace
The evening world., 1912-07-16

was put out Of commission at midnight.
w. w Scranton. president OF the water
company, alleges that the main was
blown up by union workmen. now on
strike.
The city AMI surrounding towns are
withou. water and II will be several
hours before the extent OF the break is
known.
Seventy million gallons OF water are
pouring into the roaring brook from the
dam.
The evening world., 1912-07-16
BIG MAIN blOWSUP,
CITY Of SCRANTON IS
LEFT WITHOUT WATER
President Alleges Break Was
Caused by Union Men
Out on Strike.

SCRANTON. Pa. July 1.-THE thirty
six-inch main from No. dam OF tho
Scranton Gas and Water Company sup
plying the city OF Scranton with water
The evening world., 1912-07-16

that the big warship was aground. but
this was denied by the Cramp company,
which built the vessel.
Tho battleship steamed down the
Delaware River Mt 1870 A. VI.
The evening world., 1912-07-16
NEW BATTLESHIP WYOMING
OFF FOR HER TRIAL TRIP
Builders Deny Big Sea Fighter Ran
Aground in the Delaware
River as Reported.

PHILADELPHIA. July i6.-The new
Wyoming. which left here yes
terdsy for her Official trial trip OF tic
Maine coast. was anchored this morning
at Deep Water Point, 20 miles south OF
this city. II was reported last nieht
The evening world., 1912-07-16

Silk and nainsook covered,
regular and shirt waist
shapes. Sizes 2. 8 and 4.
l0c Dress Shiei Dis. pair. &c
Garment Dress Shields, 13c
" Main Floor. Mall orders Filled.
The evening world., 1912-07-16

California Claret, Zin-
fandei and Burgundy
Healthful summer drink.
Ga Gallon, oSe, S1.OS
Imperial Club Rye Whls-
key - Old and smooth.
Gallon reduced to "a
o2.80t full ct. SSC
The evening world., 1912-07-16

We call attention to the
better goods in this July
Clearance Sale. Priced at
Sl.95 and 1915.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
Put Plan Into Opera ton.

We spent a week together. He knew the
breakfast food market and the situation.
knew the milling end "f II, and We put our
loose ends tog ether and formulated a definite
tangible plan OF operation.
Il started out on a months trip to inter
view the big flour mills of the country. He
remained behind 10 take care OF the packaS
ing and marketing end Of H.
Ny talks with the mills We're all alike
had no difficulty in securing contracts for
ell Of their ByLProtIc: al figures that wee
so low they looked like jokes. gave them
the impression we We're going to use II in max
ing a new chicken feed And-now. mark
this wcIl-every contract for waste ! made
carried an agreement that no bills should
come due for ninety days after delivery.
Understand clearly that this looked to
the mill men as II they were going TO get
lIt;le money out OF By -ProdCC; hat ~ -
the time Of my arrival had represented dead
loss on their hands. No wonder II " were
glad to take hold on any terms
When got back TO town found my ad
vertlsing man Rad the Cthsr end well taken
care OF Big. atc>Ctive TackaSes-a good
-ame-johbers all lined up ready TO take ho!d
the minute it was ready Right here ! guess
you want some mere ,xp,anstiCn as r. hCw
he secured the jobbers As our raw product
cost practically nothing our price TO the job
bers was way below what any of the otEey
fo5ds were selling at And from the samples
that had been tried they knew that the food
was bound TO be winner.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
Applies the Golden Rule.

There are no rules to be laid down as to
how a manager or foreman or a boss is to
caIl DOWN his employes when calling
down is necessary. without making him
self unpopular,' this manager said, insreply
10 a query.
As for myself l have been waiter once.
I worked behind the counter. Besides have
daughters of my own who are Of the same
age as most Of the Mattresses here. Ny
daughters are going to school. II were TO
put them behind the counter to take the
places OF some OF the girls here. doubt If they
would do as well as these gir.s are doing.
consider that fact every time notice lapse
in the services OF one Of the mattresses.
But this Is not the real point. There are
men who cannot exercise authority without
giving oTense and setting the rebuked en-
ploye grashing his teeth. inwardIy az least
And then again there are men VINO Ike y
get along easy. who abstain from red cape
This latter class of men get along better and
retain their authority much longer than the
men who give their orders in cutting eat
em-up manner.
The ability TO treat employes democraticaI-
ly. without friction is not merely a desIr-
able attribute. but it is. a ffnancia, asset
\ cross foreman or manager seldom lasts
Ions The resentment Of the employees sooner
or Later makes I; necessary for some one
hicher up to transfer such a 70. eman or man
ager. or to remove him entirely.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-18
People Demand Goods.

And how those mill men did howl when
they found that We were selling for 10 cents
a package something they had been prac-
tiCaHy throwing away Tor years, and had
taken in a million dollars, a dime at a time,
on IL
And we kept on advertising and selling,
although the mill men. every one OF them.
Se'resdy to raSse prices or cut US of the
nSrute our contracts expired"
And did YOU go out of business when your
contracts expired?" asked the Average Man
Why should we?' queried the Tall Dark
Individual
Well said the Average Man a little hesi-
;atinEly. your !Gea was based on a low
cost OF production which enabled you to give
jobber and retailer long profit TO push your
goods
But" said the Tall Dark Individual. by
the time our mill contracts expired and we
had to cut down the margins consumers
were demanding the goods We are the big
gest breakfast food people in the business
today and we pay much for what was
formerly waste as other people do for the
grain Itself But consumers demand our
product. and that is what makes business
good with us year in and year out. The
same thing IN a different packace wouldn't
sat sly "rT customers, They want 10 see
our trademark. so they know they're getting
what they are paving for Good cav" and
he walked away.
Said the Average Man, There's one phase
ct Consumers Demand thatn never fail
an, way. and tina: is Consumers Demand for
Rely Money
And he told the truth