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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
RUSSIANS TO PROTEST
Big Meeting to Take Action on Abro-
CATION of Treaty.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-The Ma
tionalist party has issued five thousand
invitations for tonight's meeting to
protest against the attitude of the
United States in renouncing the Russo
American treaty of 1882. The meet
ing has been sanctioned by the min
lister of the interior and will be presid-
ed over by A. A. Motoviloff, a member
of the duma and great land owner
The speakers will include A. d.
Protopoff. d member of the duma; NJ
Won Eggert, a lawyer of St. Petersburg.
who was on a visit TO the United
States at the height of the Jewish
agitation; Professor Laxroff, the prin-
cipal Of the high school of St. Peters
burg, and Count vladimir Bobrinsky,
a land owner of Tula and a leading
member of the duma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

Heyman kilograms and had the witness
explain the trade terms used in them.
What caused the low prices COM
planned of liz these telegrams2"
Competition and market conditions"
replied Ehlert.
Ehlert was excused after having been
on the stand four days and Thomea
Hoops, manager of the beef department
+ of Morris & CO. for q years, was call
ed.
WHO are your superiors in the BUSH
ness of Morris & Co. ?" asked Govern
ment Counsel Butler.
Edward Morris, president. Thomas y.
Wilson vice president and G. II. Nc
Farlane. secretary of the COMPANY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

into the Brandt case by District Ate
torney Whitman of New York. Counsel
for Mr.. Schiff also desires Commits
sioner Hand to go into all phases of
the controversy including the allegation
that Brandt's conviction was brought
about through a conspiracy. Attorney
General Carmody will be represented at
the hearing and District Attorney
Whitman is also expected.
In view of the fact that the writ cf
habeas corpus granted by Justice
Girard becomes operative tomorrow
question has been raised as to what
jurisdiction the governor will have
after the writ goes into effect.
The governor takes the position that
Brandt's freedom is not the main ques-
ton involved but rather as to whether
his conviction was the result of a CON
spiracy and if so, who was responsible.
Attorney General Carmody expects to
confer with District Attorney Whitman
tomorrow on the question of future
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
TANCLE GROWS DEEPER
Many Threats interviewer in the
Brandt Case.

Albany, N Y, Feb. Ex-Governor Dix
today granted the application of Alton
B. Parker and Delaney Nichoil of New
York to present arguments before him
tomorrow in favor of broadening the
powers of Richard L. Hand, who was
appointed commissioner to take testi-
mony on the petition for executive
clemency made by Folke E. Brandt,
former valet to Mortimer L. Schiff of
New York.
The question in dispute is whether
volunteer witnesses before Commits
sioner Hand can be granted immunity
from future proceedings such as the
grand jury investigation being made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
AT VARYING PRICES.
Packing Firm Sold Meat in Boston on
Same Day.

Chicago. Feb. 22-United States Dis
trict Judge Carpenter held a half day
session of court in the packers trial
today. w. E Ehlert, margin clerk for
Norris & Co, was recalled and cross
examined when court convened. The
witness said one of Morris & Co.'S CON
signees in Boston sold more than $780,,
900 pounds of dressed beef a week in
1910 In addition the company had
its own branch house there.
rs it not true that there always was
a difference in selling price in the meat
sold by the branch house and con-
signees in Boston,
yes, the prices would vary"
Attorney Borders ready many of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
yellow DOG" IS HERE
Initiation VIII Be Held at Commercial
Club.

A limited number of persons will be
initiated into the order of yellow
Dog Friday noon at the Commercial
club. The organization is decidedly ex-
elusive. George Godfrey Moore will
act as chief cur Since the return of
the Ad club men from Leavenworth
there they were initiated into the mys-
teries of the order, the organization has
been much talked about 1t is safe to
predict that the attendance a the club
will be unusually large Friday. as there
will be enough fun to keep the blues
chased away for a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
SIX BABIES Die,
As Result of a Mysterious NIaIady in
Hospital for Infants.

New York, Feb. 22-Physicians con-
nected with the Brooklyn nursery and
infants hospital are puzzled over the
sudden appearance of a malady which
has claimed six infant victims since
Sunday last. The latest death occurred
yesterday and three others are critically
i'll.
On the theory that the milk supply
may be infected a careful analysis is
being made and the matter is otherwise
being Investigated. 1t was reported
at first that deaths were due to poison
but there appears to be no foundation
for the rumor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

as purely personal thereby accepting his
own definition of his note. and as he had
been invited to express his opinion as TO
the expediency of Secretary Knox's visit,
there could be no official ground for COM
plant on the part of the department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22
INCIDENT is CLOSED.
ospina was Asked for His Opinion
and Gave 1t.

Washington. Feb. 22-The only concern
of the state department on being in
formed through the Associated Press OF
the recall Of the Colombian minister was
that it should be thoroughly understood
that the department had not directly or
indirectly suggested this course which
consequently appears to have been purely
voluntary the part OF the Colombian
government. The department has ali
along regarded Mr.. Ospina'S utterances
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

Washington. Feb. PA resolution for
four battleships in this years naval ap-
Precipitation bill was introduced today by
Representative Jefferson Levy. Democrat,
New York. The resolution asks FOR an IN
itial appropriation of S2o,0oo0o0 TO begin
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-22

Some things may be put on
until tomorrow, bu% the news
you must have today. The
State Journal publishes today.a
xews today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
Approved by Wilson.

Trenton, y. j.. February 1s.-Gov-
ernor Wilson tonight gave out the
following statement relative to the
appointment OF Chancellor Pitney to
the Suprme Court bench:
Il have know Chancellor Pitney
ever since we were young men to-
gether at college, and feel that both
In character and in attachments he Is
singularly fitted for the great posi-
ton for which the President has
chosen him. think New Jersey !e
TO be congratulated upon this choice
of representative and that the court
will find itself enriched by his pres
encc."
Chancellor Pitney. besides being rec
ognized as an able jurist. is popular
because of his geniality. Before going
on the Supreme Court bench. he was
active In politics, and represented the
old Fourth New Jersey District in Con-
gress.
Chancellor Pitney became Supreme
Court justice in 1901. and In 1908 was
appointed by Governor Fort TO be
Chancellor OF the State, the highest
Judicial position in New Jersey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
PEACE IN HAWLEY AFFAIRS
Former Railway Kings ATTORNEY saw,
There Is No Friction

New York. February le.-Denyinr
eos sG3sitiyely that n win of the late Ed,
win Hawley, the railroad flnancier had
oeen found. or that there was friction
oetween MISS Margaret Cameron, Uaw.
Iey ward, and the heirs of the estate
fohn b. Stanch6eld, who was Mr. Eaw
eys attorney, said tonight that tile
administration Of the estate through
me ordinary court procedure was pro-
crossing without tho promise of liti
cation, as some reports would appear
Miss Cameron which is untrue said
Mr. Stanchfeld ''All who knew Mr..
Hawley were aware that Miss Cameron
became his ward when she was nine
Gears old. MIR. Hawley's hoirs under
stand the situation fully. and l say
positively there is no friction what
ever between them and Miss Cameron
That she will be a factor in the dis
position of tho affairs OF the estate
cannot be denied. but Whatever is
done will be done nm!cably, so that
there Will be no contest of any kind, .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
Labor Federation Protests

Des Moines. Ia, February ia. /.
Trick, president of the Iowa Fedora
ton OF Labor to-day addressed Sena-
tors Cummins and Kenyon at Wash
ington. protesting against the appoint
ment by President Taft Of Chancellor
Mahlon Pltney. OF New Jersey. to sue
coed the late Justice Harlan on the
Supreme bench.
In u statement President Trick said
the appointment OF Pitney would be
inimical to the interests of the entire
working classes in the United States
He cited several recent judicial opiu-
Ions as indicating that Chancellor Pit.
ney was irrevocably pledged to prop
erty rights as against human rights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
Supreme Court Decides
A g al nst Heirs Of
JamesS. McCue.
IN KEEPING WITH
2 U BLIC POLICY
Only Congress May Object to
Initiative and Referendum Me-
thod of Legislation, 1t Being
No Affair of Court, Justices
Themselves Unanimous
ly Decide.

Washington. February 19.-Death BY
the hand of the law voids all life in
surance policies OF the criminal. The
supreme Court 50 held to-day in the
fight of the children of James S. Nc
Cue, Mayor of Charlottesville, Va. who
was executed for the murder OF his
wife in 1905. y policy for $4,000 was
carried by AicCue in the Northwestern
Wisconsin.
The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held
that the policy was made in Wisconsl
and under the Wisconsin laws was not
annulled by execution on the Eallows.
The. supreme Court to-day held that
the policy WINS not to go into effect
until the payment of the premium.
which was made in Virginia, and
therefore that the policy was made In
virginia, and was not governed by
Wisconsin law. -.
After reviewing the cases in the
Fedcrai courts and III the courts Of
Virginia. the court announced that
public policy in both Federal and Vir-
ginia jurisdictions demanded that death
by tho law should void life insurance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20

New train Tor Atlanta and Blrmingham
leaves Richmond p. n. daily; arrives At
lanta 1890 a. NJ: Birmingham p. NJ. Flee
trlct lighted sleeping car service. aT East
Main. Phone Mad. 272
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
AERoPLANE TURNS TURTLE
II BECOMES UnmnnascahIe and Ayi,to,
IS Injured.

Augusta, Ga, February 19.--Lieu-
aviation school, received painfuI inn
ries this afternoon when the Curtiss
aeroplane he was driving became un-
manageable and turned turtle in mid.
ar. throwing Kennedy twenty or thir-
~ feet TO the ground Part OF the
machine fell upon Kennedy. crushing
two ribs. He was taken to the hos.
pital In an unconscious condition, but
examination showed that his injuries
We're not serious
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20

ATLANTA BTRMISGuAM SERVICE
Vim Southern Railway Leave Richmond
l.. NJ. daily. Electric lighted drawing room
sleeping car without change. Two other
fast trains daily. aN East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
BANDIT ON THE B. & O.
Hobs Sleeping Car Passengers md
Lenps From Train.

Baltimore. Md February 19.-while
the New York-St. Louis express, west
bound on the Baltimore and ohio Rail-
road, was ascending the seventeen nile
grade between Piedmont and Altamont,
w Va, in the Allegheny Mountains.
masked man. armed with two pistols.
jumped on one OF the sleeping cars
and robbed the passengers or money
and valuables. lie dropped or aud
escaped just before the train reached
Altamont
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20

Washington. February 19-Presi-
dent Taft to-day sent to the Senate
the nomination of Chancellor Mahlon
Pitney, OF New Jersey. to be an As
sociate Justice OF the United States
Supreme Court.
In executive session the Senate
without discussion referred Chancellor
P'tney's nomination to the Committee
on Judiciary. which probably will
make a report next Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
AFTER BALLOON RECORD
Wnde and Aasman VIII Try to Set r.r
Marks '

hnuc ana Assman VIII Try to Set View
Marks.
:, San Antonio. Tex. February To-
Two attempts to break the worlds
long distance balloon record this spring
VIII have their inception In San An
tonic. William Assman. of ST. Louis
and !. II. Wade. of Cleveland, O.. will
act as pilots of the balloons, and tho
Roth Assmnn and Wade are in San
Antonio making preparations for their
flights
Assman started from this city last
In Missouri and was compelled to land.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-20
souTuERS RAILWAYS

Continued on Seventh nage.3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
WE GO BY CHARGES MADE
BY OUR GROCERYMAN,

We are puzzled to observe among
our esteemed contemporaries con-
iirmed habit OF cXaggerating the
prices of those items which figure
most importantly in the cost of liv-
ing. There have been complaints ot
fifty cent butter in some of them re-
Gently. on the very days that the mar
hct quotations showed thirty-cighl
and forty cents a pound rs the limits
ior the best creamery. The same
way eggs have benerally been over
quoted by five cents on the dozen
Prices on poultry have been derlin-
ing for weeks at all the principal
markets. and chickens dressed in New
York are at this writing selling at
twelve to fifteen cents per pound. Let
the brethren read the market re-
ports. Tampa Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
eleven DROWN IN
BRITISH SUBMARINE
Series of Misfortunes Have Happened
To Same Glass of Submarine
Vessels.
(By Associated Press. }

Portsmouth, Eng, Feb. 1.-The
British submarine boat ~ 3" sank
this morning after a collision with
the gunbOat Hazard. off the eastern
end of the Isle of Wight. Tho boat
was flooded and the crew of eleven
men drowned.
The British submarines of A class
have been singularly unfortunate in
the past. Six men were killed in an
explosion on "a B." "a 8" sank with
fOurteen men, "A A. sank, but the
crew was rescued with difficulty.
Seven of the crew of "a I" were in
jurcd In an explosion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
FUNERAL OF B, E, MIN
AT TALLAHASSEE TODAY

Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. All OF
the capital is in gloom upon the re-
ceipt of news here this morning Of
the death Of the Hon. BENJAMIN E.
McLin. Commissioner of Agriculture,
at Orlando, last night. The death OF
no other State official would have
cast a deeper gloom over the citizen
ship of the town. and the whole State
than that Of Mr.. McLin.
On invitation, he was in Orlando
in attendance upon the County Fair.
1T is understood here that he was
feeling real well late yesterday, and
his sudden death was great sur
prise. His body will be brought here
today for burial, and the interment
will take place tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
LECTURE TOMORROW NIGHT
FOR BENEFIT OF SCHOOL

Patrons of the Lakeland school
will be Interested to learn that Prof.
Jones and his assistants are going
to make some needed Improvements
in the school and its surroundings.
and looking to this end they have
secured DR.. VIM. Hall, humOrist
lecturer, who will deliver a lecture
at the school auditorium tomorrow
evening at o'clock, his subject be-
ing THE Evolution of the Girl" A
more extended notice of DR.. Halls
ability as humorist-lecturer ap-
pears In another column Of this pa
per. Every one will enjoy the even
ing, and at the same time assist the
school, one of the first improvements
to be installed being a handsome flag
for the building. A small admission
fee of Is cents for school children
and % cents for adults will be
charged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
FINE RECORD MADE BY
SEvENTY.FIvE HENS

II one is in doubt as to the success
of the chicken business in this Sec
tion, one has only to visit the co'ih-
trv home of Mr.. and Mn. +. ID. Fen
ton. on Lake Parker, where some OF
the prettiest chickens and best lay
ers In the country can be found.
During the month Of January a
strict count was kept of the eggs laid
by the seventy-fiye hens, the number
amounting to 1,34O eggs. Thirty Wy
andotte hens did their duty by their
country to the extent of 432 eggs;
six Ancona pulcts produced l0S eggs
and fifteen Brown Leghorns laid 2oO
eggs during the month. The remain
der Of the 1910 eggs were laid by
hens of various breeds.
Three incubators are kept busy the
greater part of the time turning out
fine young chicks of the best and pur-
est breeds, and the little ones are fast
into the fryablc stage,
which will be good news TO the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
MULBERRY NEWSPAPER
TO BE REVIVED

Mulberry, Fla, Feb. Mulberry
is to have another newspaper, "The
Mulberry Enterprise with Col. f.
r. Byington, as editor and manager
having been discontinued for some
months past. The new paper, which
will make its first appearance some
time during the coming month, will
be a permanent institution. The pa
per will be published by The Mulberry
Publishing Company, corporation
whose stock is owned by the leading
citizens of Mulberry. The editor, who
has unquestiOned gifts as a newspa-
per man, will be E. S. Feurlicht. The
name by which the new paper will
be called has not as yet been selected.
A modern newspaper plant has been
purchased and is now en- route TO
Mulberry.
A real estate deal OF considerable
importance was recently consummat-
ed here when w. P. Reed, cashier of
the Mulberry bank, bought the resi-
Dental property of w. c. Harris. con-
sisting of five residences, and in turn
Mr.. Harris bought valuable property
in the business section OF town and
upon it is erecting a splendid brick
building. The building has five store
apartments. all Of which have already
been engaged to renters for store pur-
poses. The upstairs of the building
will afford many rooms for Office and
other purposes. Mr. Harris expects
to get to the ground floor work of the
store rooms by the middle of March,
and the building should be completed
some time in April.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
INDICTMENTS
FOR DYNAM|T[RS
THIRTY OR MORE RETURNED AS
RESULT OF FEDERAL IN.
vESTIGATION.
tBy Associated Press.)

indianapolis, Feb. Thirty or
mere indictments. growing out of the
governments investigation of the
dynamite conspiracy have been
drawn up. and probably will be voted
on Tuesday. The grand jury will
then report the results of its six
weeks inquiry to ascertain who be-
sides he McNamaras and Ortic Nc
Manisal were responsible for a hum
dred or more explosions throughout
the country during the last four
years. which eliminated in the blow
ing up OF the Los Angeles Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
TRIAL OF ARmlSTfAD
NOW IN PROGRESS
W. K. Piner Assisting in Prosecu.
ton Of Murderer Of Plant City
Officer.

Tampa. Feb. 2.-Taking OF testi.
mony In the trial OF Lee Armistead
the negro who shot and fatally
wounded Policeman Yates, in Plant
City several months ago. was begun
in Circuit Court yesterday afternoon,
the securing of the jury being dis
posed Of without trouble before the
noon recess. The men who are trying
the negro are the following:
J. f. Alderman, farmer; J. II. Dor
many, general business; j. l.. I'lan-
ton, fireman; II. A. Peach, cigarmak-
er; b. W. Gully. electrician; John J.
Graft, carpenter; j. X. Evans, trav-
cling salesman; J. II. Adams, farmer;
]. II. Oglesby, merchant; A. ID.
Stubs, contractor; Percy Dean, mer-
chant; Love Purvis, farmer.
Attorneys w. X. Zewadski, Sr., of
Ocala, and w. X. Zewadski. Jr., of
are making every effort to
clear Armistead, and are putting ev-
cry witness through a minute series
of questions and endcavoring In ev-
cry way to shake his Testimony. The
State Is represented by State AttOr-
ney II. S. Phillips, assisted by w. X.
Piner, of the firm OF Martin & Piner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
IAcON'S GALA ATTIRE
FOR THE REUNION

Macon. Ga, Feb. Thousands OF
Ags OF red and white-the cOlors Of
he standard of the Lost Cause
|ill greet the eyes Of the Confederate
|eterans when Macon capitulates to
4 )em on May Z next. The Magnetic
k,y" will be clothed in bunting In
bnor of the followers Of Lee, Jack.
)n ard Gordon.
The decoration committee Is In
barge Of the work Of having the city
pear in her gala attire. Fifty
ocks in the business district will be
mass of color. In the residence Sec
bn the Confederate flag will float
the breeze from every house.
The scheme which the decoration
nmitlee has under consideration
d which probably will be adopted
3 never been tried before. The
nmittee is keeping step with other
Mics Interested in the reunion and
determined to give the veterans
|nething they have never had-sdec-
k,ioas so costly that no other city
N be able to approach them at fut-
|e reunions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
SWEET WAS IN PICKLE.

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. His name
s sweet, and so were his manners
+ lcT he has found. himself in a
|ghy baG pickle.
he vas travelling salesman, rath-
Youthful, who went out to Lake
POI = sci a retail merchant a bill
goods. While the merchant left
+ sur" or a moment, Sweet slip
\ b"Altd the counter and kissed
mefehant's pretty daughter, Miss
pa llealy.
MISS Rosa, who was pretty as her
|ue sounds, burst out crying. She
|oAIy . years old. But she didn't
u AeF mother or father either. She
I aeF little sun-bonnet down off a
u and went and told the county
lice.
AnG now Mr.. Sweet, whose first
WE 5 Freddie, is sitting disconso-
'sy on the inside looking out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
|j[MANOS OF
JUARfz RIOTERS
ry,cAy SOLDIERS IN STATE OF
NsrgaECTlON, BUT THEY
DON'T KNOW WHY.

El ia.a. reb. The Juarez mu-
reiGstated the former
l. n,a the provision that they
h. on unless approved by
km soldiers have granted
10 the officers to repair
h. be. 50 that trains can arrive
Imorr Despite the governments
VAN ,a provide back pay if SOL
|is-s al. Hot satisfied, they say that
|ssile, Nadero must assure them
h, h. nc1er intended to dismiss
|eperal paa.ual OrozcO, and that the
tesrr, customs officers, held over
|om TIL Raz regime, must be sup
Iap,ei by the heroes" of the last
Eyolat.on.
Juartl is quiet today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
APPOINTED
As COMMISSIONER
Leesburg Man, Who Has Been Assist.
ant in Office, Takes Up Work
of McLin.

Tallahassee, Fla. Feb. 2.-(Spc-
cial. Gov. Gilchrist this morning
appointed J. G. Luning. OF Leesburg.
Commissioner of Agriculture, to fill
out the unexpired term of Mr.. McLin.
MIR. Luning Is resident of Lees
burg, but has for some years been
making his home In Tallahassee. For
some time he has held a clerical p0-
sition In the Office Of the Commits
siOner of Agriculture, and was later
appointed secretary OF the Board OF
Internal improvement Fund. which
position he was holding at the time
Of his appointment to succeed Mr..
MIR. Luning Is an excellent
gentleman and capable man.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-02
APPRECIATE TEACHERS TREAT.
MENT.

The ladies of the w. {. T. U. wish
to thank the teahers of the High
School for their very courteous re-
ception at the presentation of the
Ten Commandments Thursday morn
ing. Our pleasant and progressive
principal and nearly all the teachers
seemed to appreciate the act, and
SO expressed themselves. We wish
to assure the teachers of our hearty
in any move to better
the school conditions.
MRS. II. B. MORSE,
Press Reporter.