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The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
To Hold shad Bake June 1.

At meeting of the chairmen Of the
various committees which will have
charge Of the annual shad bake of the
Board Of Trade. Saturday. June l. was
selected as the date for the outing. Al
though not yet definitely decided, il is
probable that the shad bake will be held
again at River View.
The chairmen of the various commit
tees are as follows: Press and publicity,
J. Harry Cunningham: dinner, Townley
A. Mckee; printing, Chris. j. Gockeler:
sports and amusements, Louis c. Wilson
music, f. H. Droop; prizes, f. r. Brooks:
medical, DIR. II. c. Duffey, and baseball,
II. Clifford Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
|SOCi1tY.

Hyatt. granddaughter Of ex-senator and
Mrs. James II. Berry. Of Arkansas. win
be married at o'clock wednesday even
ing, March 20. at the home OF Miss
Hyatt's grandparents.
Mrs. A. ID. johnson and her sister.
Mrs. C. j. Hagan, win leave washington
on Friday for a trip TO ST.. Augustine.
Fla, going from Baltimore by sea.
The Federation Of Women's Clubs has
taken the Columbia Theater for Tues
day evening, March e. for the perform
ance OF Mrs. Danes Defense"
Prof. Thomas Jesse Jones will give an
illustrated address on Social maps and
statistics~Sof Washington" this evening
at p. m. in the Mount Pleasant Con-
gregational Church. Columbia road. near
Fourteenth street. Admission free.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Mgr. w. T. Russell III.

Mgr William T. Russell of st. Pat
rick's Church. who has been confined to
his bed for several days, as the result
OF a severe cold and bronchial trouble.
was much improved last night. 1t was
stated at the rectory of st. Patrick s
that although Mgr. Russell will not be
able to leave his room for a few days, IL
is hoped he will be able to oficiate at
the services OF the church Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
MIDDIES TO MAN SHIPS.
Summer Practice Cruise 10 Re
Taken With Fleet.

The 500 midshipmen at the Naval
Academy, comprising the now first, sec
ond and third classes, after the June
graduation are TO be given unusual ex-
perience in their practice cruise next
summer. The first and second classes
will be taken aboard battle ships of the
Atlantic fleet, and the third class aboard
the old battle ship Massachusetts. which
will be used strictly as a practice ship
in connection with the fleet. The prac-
tice wo<k will begin about June 10, a
few ds"S after the graduation ceremonies,
and extend TO the end OF August
consuming the usual three months The
operations OF the feet during most Of
this time will be along the New Eng
land coast. where the midshipmen will
be given the advantage OF maneuYers
battle practice and torpedo defense and
attack work
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
Sacred Concert PIeaSes.

A sacred concert given last night at
the chapel of All Souls Mission, in
Cathedral avenue. attracted a large audi
ence. The programme included a con-
tralto solo by Miss Anna Brett, a So
pranO solo by Miss Mildred Lowell. a
barytone solo by DR.. L. c. Fairbanks,
reading by Edwin Callow, and a trio
by Miss Eugenie de Guerin and her two
pupils, Miss Thomas and Miss Mendel.
Mrs. Grifith johnson was the accom-
nj
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
WILL BE BURIED HERE.
Mrs. Mary Kirby Fairfax to BE In
TERED I'm Rock Creek.


The body of Mrs. Mary Kiroy Fair
fax. who died at the home OF her daugh-
ter. Miss Mary Cecilia Fairfax, in New
York City, Wednesday morning. will ar
rive in this city tomorrow for burial
in the old churchyard, at Rock Creek
The funeral service will be held at the
Rock Creek Church at o'clock, the
Rev. Charles E. Buck. rector of the
church, officiating.
Mrs. Fairfax had a wide circle OF
friends in Washington, and was a fire.
quent visitor here from her home in
Northampton, Md. She is survived by
two sons, Albert Kirby Fairfax and
Charles Edmund Fairfax. Baron Fair.
fax Is the twelfth holder OF the family
title. and makes his home in London
He was in New York, however at the
time Of his mothers death. and will ac.
company the body to this city. There
are four daughters, Mrs. Tunstall Smith
and Miss Caroline Snowden Fairfax, OF
Baltimore, and Mrs. Edmund Rhett and
Miss Fairfax, Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

the meeting was very interesting and in
structive. 1t is expected that another
meeting will be held some afternoon next
week at the Cleveland Park school.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut. Commander A. W. JOHNSON. detacheS
o4ice Of naval intelligence, Navy Department. t.
naval attache. Santiago Chile
Passed Asst. Surg. W. S. HOEN, detached Idaho
to home wait orders.
Passed Asst Surg. J. r. MURPHY, TO dut,
Idaho.
Paymaster r. SANFORD, detached naval ter
pedo station. Newport. Z. l., to Florida
Psymaster ]. W. MORSE. detached navy yard
New York. y. Y, 10 naval torpedo station
Newport, r. /.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15
ARMY ORDERS.

Leave Of absence for three months is granted First
Lieut.. FREDERICK W. BosCHEN, Sixteenth
Infantry.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Ribs radiate from a center disc Of metal in 4
kite frame patented by Wisconsin man.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mr.. Henry Norton. formerly of this
city, but now Of St Elmo, Alexandra
County. Va, left last night for Benton
vile. Ark, where he and Miss Nell Berry
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mrs. d. Pratt Mannix and Mrs. Ernest
G. Walker will be hostesses at a bridge
party this afternoon at the Chevy Chase
Club.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

? Mrs. A. L. Barber will entertain tn
members of the Seymour Club and tn
League OF American Pen Women at he
home, Belmont" this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Miss Ida Hustled Harper will give thu
last lecture in the suffrage course thi.
morning at the home of Mrs. ]. B. Hen.
derson.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Capt Harold Norton, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Norton were hosts at a dinner
dance last evening at the Chevy Chase
Club.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mrs. ID. S. Stanley, wife OF Lieut. Col.
Stanley, U. S. A., was hostess at tea
yesterday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
Stanley NJ. Rumb~ugh, wife of Lieut..
Rumbough, L. S. A. Lieut.. and Mrs.
Rumbough have just returned to Fort
Myer, where the former is stationed,
from their bridal trip to Spain. Mrs.
Rumbough was formerly Miss Elizabeth
Morse Colgate, of New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mrs. Wesley Merritt is spending the
week in New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson w. Aldrich, after
short stay at Warwick Neck, r. L,
will sail for Europe on the SOth. Miss
Lucy Aidrich will accompany her par
ents.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs William Randolph Hearst
of New York. are spending few days
a. the New Willard, having come to
Washington 10 attend the dinner given
10 It night by MIR. and Mrs John X Nc
Lean in homer Of the President and Mrs
taft
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Nine. Hauge will leave Washington in
a cew days for q visit OF several weeks to
relatives in Kentucky. Mime. Hauge, who
is the widow of the former Minister from
Norway, has taken an active part in
society this season for the first time
since the death of her husband, several
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

Mrs Copley, wife OF Representative Ira
d. Copley, left yesterday for Michigan
to attend the funeral of her uncle. Mr..
Copley is quite I'll in Chicago. and Mrs
Copley will go there to join him imme-
diat.Iy after the funeral
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

The Norwegian Minister and Nine.
Bryn had d company at dinner last
evening. when Senator and Mrs. McCum-
Der were the guests of honor. The others
were the Swiss Minister, DIR. Ritter; the
Charge d'Affaires OF Sweden and Nine.
Ekengren, the Military Attache Of the
Spanish Legation and Mime. Urcullu, Or.
and Mrs. James Brown Scott. Miss Helen
Lee. Mr.. JohE Enessen. and Mr.. Morgan
stierne. Of the Norwegian Legation stan.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-15

The British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce
Save sent out cards for a reception at
the embassy on Wednesday evening
March 20. at 10 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

a recognized advocate OF education for
the Indians, and under his leadership
the council enacted laws for the sup
port Of teachers, put down witchery
and sorcery, and secured to every HON
icide fair trial despite the unwritten
Indian law of blood for blood and life
for life. He prohibited the sale Of in
toxicants and encouraged religious and
civil marriages, permanent residence.
cultivation of the soil and the Chris
tian religion.
He was always the unhinching
champion Of his people. At one time,
being satisfied that the agent of the
United States was making unjust de-
mands on his people and dealing dis
honestly with them, he appealed to
President jackson for the agents re-
moval. The president declined to in
terfere. LeFlore Immediately started
in his carriage on the long overland
journey to Washington, secured an au-
dience with the president and stated
his case. Jackson was exasperated by
his insistence on the removal Of the
agent and CURLY refused to have any
thing to do with the matter. I de-
mand Justice said the chieftain, step
ping up to the president Old Hickory
recognized that he was face to face
with man whose grim determination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

rhages which would last for weeks and /
was not able to sit up in bed. l suffered
6 great deal with my back and was so
nervous l could scarcely sleep at night,
and | did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now / can do as much work as
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit l have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l recommend your remedies
TO all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
l.. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
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medicine which has such a record of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham 5
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years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta,
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vice. Your letter Will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
WatertOWn

Mrs. Emil Groth of Moline visited
Wednesday with Mrs. Anna Peter
son.
Carl Wovenzien is able to be
around again after a weeks illness
of quincy.
Little Cecil Mitchell is reported on
the sick list this week. The little
son of Mrs. Viola Floyd is also ILL.,
Fred and Lillian Graham returned
yesterday from Galesburg, where they
attended the funeral of a cousin.
Mrs. F. Z Cox enjoyed a visit from
her mother, Mrs. Jones of Davenport,
Tuesday.
John Allsbrow left Tuesday night
for st. Louis on a visit.
Frank Herbert will move his family
Saturday from the S. p Cosner house
on Sixth avenue to the Mrs. Claire
NOyes house.
The Baptist Aid society met
Wednesday with Mrs. Otto Peterson.
Miss Mabel Pearsall arrived last
Monday night from Denver, where
she has spent the past several months.
Mr.. Thompson is very i'll at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. Sadie
Hogue.
A crowd of the Royal Neighbors at.
tended the public installation of the
East Moline lodge Thursday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Saves Two Lives.

Neither my sister nor myself might
be living today II it had not been for
DR.. Kings New Discover" writes A.
D. Mcdonald of Fayetteville. N. c., R.
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coughs that no other remedy could
help. We were told my sister had con
sumption. She was very weak and
had night sweats, but your wonderful
medicine completely cured us both
It's the best / ever used or heard OF. -
For sore lungs, coughs, colds, hemor
rhage, lagrippe. asthma, hay fever
Group, whooping cough-aI bronchial
troubles-it's supreme Trial bottle
free. so cents and 81. Guaranteed by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
MECCA THE SACRED.
A Shrine That Draws One seventh sf
the Human Race.

A Shrine That Draws One seventh sf
the Human Race.
Although one Of the most inaccessible
cities on earth, Mecca each year has
visitors in such numbers that it must
be ranked in this particular with Lon
don and New York. Even the worlds
metropolis en- the Thames can boast
no such cosmopolitan character as is
impaired to this mysterious city in the
wilderness Of Arabia by the myriads
Of pilgrims who. at the cost of IN
credible pains, annually crowd into its
confines.
This city is the Oldest place of re-
sort in existence, yet of all the mil
lions who have visited it not a score
Of Christians are known to have come
out alive. No flag of citizenship would
save a mans life were he known to
be a Christian within the sacred pre-
cincts Of the city where the prophet
himself decreed that no unbeliever
should set foot.
OF the 225,OOo,OO0 Moslems in the
world only 15,500,O00 live under the
Turkish flag, yet most Of them &C
knowledge the sultan Of Turkey as
their caliph, the successor Of the proph-
ct AS Mohammed shrewdly foresaw.
the Mecca pilgrimage binds together
his disciples into a unity which could
be effected in no other way.
Mecca" says DR.. Samuel NJ. 1--WE
mer of Arabia, has become the re-
ligious capital and the center of uni
versal pilgrimage for one-seventh of
the human race."-Harper's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
Of guilty, the charge against him be
ing granddaughter.

of guilty, the charge against him be-
ing manslaughter.
Two Are Fined.-Peace disturbers in
the persons Of Frank Haas and Will
liam Slattery were in police court
yesterday morning after reposing in
the county jail since Saturday night,
when they we're arrested at the Col
iseum. The two were arrested for
participating in a fight at the dance
and both gave the officers a tussle
when they were arrested. Both were
under the influence Of liquor. Mag
istrate Roddewig imposed a sentence
OF ten days on each defendant.
Stole to Feed FamiIy.-The stress
Of hard circumstances made itself ev-
ident IN the police court case Of
Charles Johnson. who was arraigned
for larceny because of the theft of a
side of bacon from the Buehler meat
market. Johnson told the court that
he was hard up and that he had a
family to support and the sight of
the bacon proved too much for him.
He was given ten days in jail, but
this was suspended to insure future
good behavior.
Obituary Record.-At her home, s14
Rock Island street, at 7:4S Sunday
night, occurred the death Of Mrs.
Anna Catherine Huot, nee Riser, at
the age OF IS. The deceased was
born Of French parentage on the
Ohio river and later was brought by
her foster folks to Davenport after
the death of her parents in the yell
low fever epidemic, where she has
resided since her 18th year.
She was united in marriage
to Jules Adolph Huot, who preceded
her in death Jan. IS, 1900. Surviv-
ing are the following children: F. B.
Huot, Louis Victor Huot, Paul Gle
ment Huot, Edward Alphonse Huot
and Joseph Aloysius Huot, sons, and
Frances Xavier and Angela Marie
Huot, Mary Catherine Huot and
Jeanette Bernadine Huot, grand
children. Two sisters, Mary of San
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

was equal to his own, and taking Le-
Flore by the hand, he said, Green
wood. we have been friends too long
to fall out now. Justice shall be
done
Greenwood LeFlore was an extern
sive and successful planter, owning
$4,000 acres Of some Of the finest land
in Mississippi. His 400 slaves were
we'll fed, well clothed. humanely treat
ed. and cared for like children. His
principal crop was cotton.
1T is unfortunate that a place OF
such historic interest as Malmaison
should be preserved in the family of
its builder. Its present owner is W.
l.. Ray, whose wife is a granddaugh-
ter Of Colonel Greenwood LeFlore."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
DAVENPORT

Licensed 20 Wod.-John NJ. Steiner
I.eClaire. and Miss Laura II. Drem-
ann, Pleasant Valley.
Has Two RSns.-The FIRE department
was called to 1910 West Fourth
street at 1918 O'Clock Sunday
morning. where shingles had caught
fire from sparks falling from the
chimney. At 3:25 a call came from
3243 West Fourth street, where a
like fire had started. The losses
were trivial.
Wants TO Reeover.-Suit for the pur-
pose Of recovering the sum Of SO, 900
alleged 10 be due because OF breach
Of contract was filed yesterday by
Attorneys Sharon & Higgins against
the Black Hawk Clay Manufacturing
company. The plaintiff is P. G..
Hover. Charles s. Englebrecht is
also named as a defendant
Two Get Divorce.-The suit Of Elsie
Krouse for a decree of divorce from
her husband, Chris Krouse, was
granted in the district court yester-
day through application of Attorney
J. A. Hanley. The plaintiff alleged
desertion in her petition. They were
married Oct. IT, 1908. A decree Of
divorce was also granted in the Pc
tition OF Florence Hermes against
her husband, Anthony Hermes, on
the ground OF cruel and inhuman
treatment. They were married
Sept. 2. 1902. w. G. Mott was her
attorney.
Clear Its Docket.-Eght prisoners
indicted by the grand jury for this
term sprung surprise on the court
yesterday morning when they enter
ed pleas OF guilty to their respective
charges. The pleas Of guilty almost
devasted the criminal docket, there
having been only nine indictments
returned by the grand jury. Isaac
Richardson alone did not enter a plea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
GOOD ADVICE FOR
ROCK ISLAND PEOPLE

People in Rock Island who have
constipation, sour stomach or gas on
the stomach, should use simple buck
thorn bark. glycerine, ETC., as COM
pounded in Adler-i-ka, the new Ger
man appendicitis remedy. A single
dose brings relief almost instantly
because this simple mixture anti-sep-
tics the digestive organs and drains
the impurities. A. Heimbeck, drug
gist, 924 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

Mrs. Shrader, as only child, are two
sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Henthorn of
Rockport, W. Va, and Mrs. Lydia
Martin of Decatur. and two grand.
children. The funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon at at the
shrader residence, and Rev. W. B,
Slater will conduct the services.
Burial will be In Riverside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
MOLINE

Take Decisive Action. Decisive
steps toward widening of Fifth ave-
nue. east and west of Fifteenth street
were taken yesterday morning by the
city commission, when that body
adopted an ordinance dedicating for
street purposes ten feet of the city's
property at Fifth avenue and Four
teenth street. This action removes
what at one time was thought would
be an obstacle in the way of the i'm
provement.
PuenaeIous Pair Fined.-John Nc
Midland and o. Cochran, both well
staggering steps at the corner of
Fifth street and Third avenue late
Saturday night and engaged in a fistlc
encounter. Both were arrested and
In police court each was presented
with a bill of $3.50 for causing the
disturbance of the peace. Cochran
claimed that McMilland took the in
itiative in the encounter, and that the
latter did the most Of the face punch
ing. Unable 70 pay his assessment,
McMilland was placed behind the bars.
Odd Fellows SchooI.-Several state
officers of the Odd Fellow order are
expected to attend the meeting here
Wednesday, when there will be a
school of instruction, followed by in,
tito uy0rk Ta1lnTe in
eral are invited to attend and it is
thought that every lodge in the county
will send representatives. Chief In.
structor Darnell of Springfield will be
in charge of the school, which will
open at 2 in the afternoon. He will
conduct the examination in written
ritualistic work. At in the evening
comforting of degrees will start. The
staff of Manufacturers lodge, No. ass,
will confer the second degree and the
staff of Swedish Olive lodge, No. $50,
will confer the third degree. AS all
lodges in the county have been in,
vited to send second and third degree
candidates, it is expected that the
class will be large one.
o
Obituary Record.-Henry Carpen,
tier, well known East Moline resident
and owner of the two story brick
block which was destroyed in that city
by fire about two weeks ago, died at
$40 yesterday afternoon. He was in
apparent health up till Saturday,
NJ h. 70 %oly l. -
bed. Peritonitis was cause of death.
A stroke of paralysis proved fatal
to George F. Rifle, 1906 Third avenue,
who died Sunday at the Watertown
state hospital. Those who survive are
the widow, three children, Media,
Helen and Arthur, and the parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Rifle, of GA
Twenty-ninth street. George F. Rifle
was born in Carbon Cliff Nov. %, 1863
For many years he made his home at
Industry, H., to which place the body
will be forwarded for burial. The
funeral services at Industry will be
held Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Bishop, mother
of Mrs. V. c. Shrader, died at the
Shrader home, 1929 Twelfth avenue,
yesterday morning after short ILL
ness with pneumonia. Deceased was
IA years of age. Her birth occurred
in Belmont county, Ohio. Ten years
ago Mrs. Bishop came to Moline and
had since then made a home with her
daughter. Those surviving beside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

Frisco, Cal, and Josephine Of Dor
chester, Neb., also survive. The fun
eral will be held from the late resi-
dence, S14 Rock Island street, at 3
o'clock Wednesday morning, with
services at Sacred Heart cathedral.
Interment will be made in st. Mar
garet's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

believe l can safely
say now that l am a
well woman. ] was
reared on a farm and
had all kinds of heavy
work to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me la
ter. For five years
during the Change Of
Life / was not able
to lift a pail of wa
ter. | had hemor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23

Forrest F. Dryden. just elected
President OF the Prudential Insurance
Company OF America, In q splendid
example OF what q man can accom-
plish by willingness to work and per
sistent effort he Is q son Of the
late Senator John r. Dryden, and en-
tered the service Of the Prudential
at the age Of eighteen. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
The u S. Government Takes No Chances on the
Kind OF Security 1t Demands For Its Dollars
Can You Afford to Take
Chances With Your Dollars?
TINE u. S. GOVERNMENT
accepts our City and Town and
County Bonds as security for the
deposits of its Postal Savings Banks.

You have $500 more that you would like to be
ceiving an income on-but in deciding where to
invest your money, you demand
1. Safety beyond all question.
2. Highest possible rate of interest.
8. A fixed va1ue-so that you will not be troubled
with any falling in market price of your investment
Safety-The U. S. Government ranks City and Town
Bonds with Its own Bonds Government BondS.
You know what absolute safety that
Interest-Our City and Town and County Bonds draw
~ % to 5H%-payable each six months. This is
the highest rate of interest we know Of in
ton with absolute safety.
ValeWhen the time arrives for the city town to pay
back the money borrowed from you-and for which
the city or town gave you its Bond-you will receive
every dollar You loaned. The Bonds of Cities and
Towns and Counties increase steadily because
they widely known, and there is constant ana
competing demand for them investments, for i'm
dvidua1s Banks and Estates.
Municipal Bond Is first tax lien all the Public
and all the P,ivate Property, and the taxes of
city or town county.
Municipal Bond is taxes for specific tax
is levied against all the public and all the private
property of the community, and this tax Is made
large enough to pay the interest the bonds each
the principal when it is due
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-23
CRITICAL Time
OF WOMAN'S LIFE
From 40 to SO Years of Age
How 1t May Be Passed
in Safety.

Odd, Va: am enjoying better
health than l have for 20 years, and