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Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
SCHOOL BOARD NAMES A
SUCCESSOR TO MISS Cliff
MISS LOUISE RATLEDGE OF
TOWNSEND, ELECTED TEACHER
schools Will Open Next Tuesday,
September 3rd.-Principal Earhart
Expected Here Friday Evening.

At a meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Smyrna Public
Schools Monday evening, Miss
Lousie Ratledge of Townsend was
elected teacher of the High School
to succeed Miss Linda B. Cliff re-
singned. Miss Ratledge is a grad
uate of the West Chester Normal
School and has had three wears ex-
perience. She was notified of her
election at once but at this writing
nothing had been heard from her as
to whether she will accept or not.
Owing to the lateness of the season
In getting the resignation of Miss
Cliff, the Board has been somewhat
IN quandary in coming to a selection
as IN most cases, teachers are fixed
with places for the coming school
year. However, our School Board
feels they have made good selec-
tion, and they have every reason to
believe Miss Ratledge will take the
position. The Public Schools will
open next Tuesday September the
third, the day after Labor Dav
which is a holiday. Supervising
Principal Earhart who has been
taking a summer course at Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania and for the past
two weeks has been spending a
visit with his parents at Elizabeth
town, Pa is expected to arrive in
Smyrna next Friday evening. AS
quite a number of the teaching staff
for the coming school term are new
teachers, Principal Earhart arrives
earlier than usual so as to get mat
ters adjusted that the school will
open without any friction. Now
that most of the teachers are Normal
School graduates, quite a number of
improvements will be made in cary
ing out the courses of study.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
OLD CORN FAILS THE sI.oo MARK

Farmers North of Smyrna Forced to
Unload at Less Price Than Anticipated
Farmers who have been holding
their last years corn in the hopes
Of getting dollar a bushel are now
compelled to sell, with the prospect
of new corn in few weeks. The
sudden throwing of the old corn on
the market has lowered the price,
and the farmers who have held their
corn for raise are now glad to get
clear of their supply at less than
has been paid.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
FORMER SMYRNA WOMAN DEAD
Miss Mollie Emerson Daughter of the
Late Jonathan Emerson, of Smyrna

Miss Mollie Emerson Daughter of the
Late jonathan Emerson, of Smyrna
The sad intelligence reached
Smyrna Sunday of the death of Miss
Mary Emerson, daughter of the late
Jonathan and Jane Emerson, form
erly of Smyrna. Death took place
at her residence in PHILADELPHIA
Saturday, August gath. after a
lingering illness. Interment was
at Barratt's Chapel, yesterday.
Tuesday, Aug. 27. Deceased was
the oldest daughter, and years ago
when her father was postmaster of
the town of Smyrna, she made many
friends by her kind and obliging
ways. 1t has been many wears
since she moved from Smyrna to
Philadelphia, but she never lost
interest in the "old home" and the
friends she held near and dear.
One sister and five brothers survive
her: William Emerson, residing in
the West; Charles Emerson, New
York; Jonathan Emerson, Carlisle
Emerson, Elmer Emerson and MIS-.
Frank Walker, Philadelphia. Those
from Smyrna who attended the
funeral at Barratt's Chapel were !:
Miss Irene Roberts and Mrs. Sue
Garman.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
HERMAN p. HAZEL HONORED

Governor Pennewill Re-appoints Him
Commissioner of Kent County
Herman P. HAZEL of this town
who for many years has served with
ability as a member of the Kent
County School Commission. has been
reappointed, by the Governor for an
other term. Mr.. HAZEL takes a
great interest in the schools of Kent
County and his long experience has
made him valuable member of the
Commission. Besides Mr.. Hazell.
Governor Peunewill also announced
the appointment of Andrew E. Ella
son of New Castle County and
Charles vanLeer of Sussex County.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
SMYRNA GRANGE open MARKET
Take Cognizance of the Tomato Situa-
ton and Encourage Open Market

Take Cognizance of the Tomato Situa-
ton and Encourage Open Market
The outlook for a crop of tomatoes
has suddenly taken a fall in this
locality. The dread tomato blight
has suddenly appeared, and most, if
not all, the acreage has been struck
hard, and paintings have the ap-
pearance of visitation of fire. While
the fruit now being gathered is fine,
later fruitage will be cut short.
Some 400 to 500 acres of uncon-
tracted tomatoes here, is attracting
buyers. and it now looks as though
good prices would be realized by
those selling from day to day. The
opposition at Smyrna Landing is
growing warm. One party rented
all the available wharfage, as he
thought, but it now turns out that
another party has succeeded in get
ting a landing place and says, "some
one must pay the growers their just
reward - Smyrna Grange has been
successful in getting an open market
for tomatoes, and buyers will be
here to purchase. The first boat
load left the Landing last Saturday.
-Correspondent.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
SENATOR MILLER RESIGNS
Republican Nominee For Governor Not
to Wait For Election Result.

Republican Nominee For Governor Not
to Wait For Election Result.
State Senator Charles R. Miller,
who is the Republican nominee for
Governor, yesterday forwarded his
resignation as State Senator from
the First district of Wilmington to
Governor Pennewill. He was elected
Senator for four-year term two
years ago. Senator Miller deemed
1t fitting, since he will be a candi-
date for Governor, to resign with
out waiting to learn whether he
Will be elected to the Gubernatorial
chair. In the event of his not
being elected Governor he would
lose his seat in the Senate because
OF his resignation at this time. He
could have held on to his Senate
seat until he learned the result of
the November election, if he chose,
but such a course did not appeal
TO Senator Miller's view of the
ntness of things political His re-
slgnation at this time will enable
the election of his successor in the
senate from the district north of
Eight sreet at the regular elect
Ion in November-for a two year
term. Had he waited until after
election to resign from the Senate a
special election tor Senator would
have been necessary.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28

'''' '''S' Oept' ~ put Start Now
impetus Given to Road Building
1. Coleman DUPONT announced
Friday that he would proceed at once
to clear the right of way for the
State wide boulevard in the lower
part of the State. Recently if was
announced that the boulevard suit
would be appealed to the United
States Supreme Court. The time
for taking the appeal expires Sen.
tember l9, but dupont said he wouId
not wait until that time to On
ahead. Whether Colonel dupont
builds his state long boulevard or
not, his effort to do so has at least
achleved one purpose; he has made
the whole state "good roads crazv. -
and there are more good roads being
built in Delaware this year than
have been built within the last
twenty years. New Castle county
has had good roads for some time
but even it is busy making them
better, and by this method endeavor-
ing to prove that the state doesn't
need to accept good road from
the liberal powder magnate. In
Kent and Sussex counties good roads
are more or less an unknown ouanti-
ty' and here the good roads argu-
ment IS having the greatest effect.
In almost every town good streets
and pavements are being laid. while
the farmers have been busy all
summer, whenever they could get
any time off from their farm work
hauling grave and crushed stone. for
the county roads. Gravel has been
found to be an excellent road build
ing material to lay on top of sand.
and for this reason Sussex is stick
ing by gravel roads, and some fine
pieces of pike are being built in all
sections of the county. The farmers
are mostly in favor of the dupont
boulevard, but, as one expressed if
even if we don't get his road he
at least has shown US how to build
roads and gives US the incentive to
complete them"
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Pulpit will be Filled Next Sunday by a
SupplY-No Word From Pastor-Elect
The pulpit of the Presbyterin
church will be supplied next Sunday
morning and evening. Last Sunday
DR.. Bowen, of Berlin, Nd, preached
two acceptable sermons and delight
ed his congregations. No accep-
tance has yet been deceived from
Rev. =. F. Reimer, of Easton, Pa.
who, three weeks ago, was called
by the Smyrna Presbyterian Church
to become its pastor.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY
Rev. w. D. Parry Will be Back From
Vacation and Take Charge Sunday


Vacation and Take Charge Sunday
Rev. W. D. Parry, who has been
spending the month of August on
his vacation W i'll be back for next
Sunday and take charge of the SER
vices. The pastor and his family
have been visiting near Baltimore
and Western Maryland and have en-
ioyed a delightful vacation. Last
Sunday the Rev. j. A. Arters, of
Middletown, filled the pulpit morn
ing and evening and gave two good
sermons. Mrs. Marion Coverdale,
organist, and Mr.. Walter o. Hof-
fecker, choir director, were back
from their vacation and in their
places.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
MOONLIGHT DOWN THE BAY

Party of SmYrnians Enjoy Fine Out
ing Last Evening in a Launch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hynson.
Salisbury, Nd. ; Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Truax, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter W. Hynson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris Truax. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward T. Porter, Mrs. Andrew
D. Cole, Miss Edith Beck, Mr.. E.
Marriott Fowler, and Mr.. Charles ].
Sudler formed jolly launch party
last evening for moonlight on
the bay. The weather was ideal and
the night beautiful and all were
1oath to leave the enchanting scene.
The party stopped at Woodland
Beach long enough to enjoy a picnic
lunch. They also stopped al the
Light House.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
William A. FAIRIES Out for Coroner

William A. FAIRIES, of the firm of
W. A. FAIRIES & Son, un iertakers, is
out for the nomination for Coroner
of Kent county on the Republican
ticket and has the backing Of his
Duck Creek friends.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28

Another Fisherman's Good Days Work
George Pierce, a fisherman of
Chester, Pa, on Wednesday caught
Z COW sturgeon in the Delaware
River. which weighed $50 pounds and
which netted him s64 at the Market
at Penn's Grove, N. J.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
CELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAYS

Mrs John 7. Rheims and Son the Re-
cepients of Congratulations
Wednesday. August IA was a hap
py day in the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John I. Rheims. It. was Mrs.
Rheims 6Srd birthday and the 21st
birthday of their son. Members of
the family and friends gathered to
do them honor and to wish them
many more happy birthday anniver-
aries. Mrs. Rheims was presented
with a fine gold watch by her ten
children-six daughters and four
sons. A birthday spread was served
and delightful evening was spent.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
HOUSE PARTY AT REHOBOTH
Jolly Smyrna Contingent on Ten DAYS
Outing by the Sounding Sea

Miss Lillian Speakman, Miss
Julia Hum, Miss Mildred Hudson.
Miss Helen Boyer, Messrs. Maynard
Griffith, Warner Price, Horace Spru-
ance and Leland Harmonson left
Saturday for a ten days outing at
Rehoboth. They rented a cottage
along the surf and formed a House
Party in for all the good times of
the resort. Mr.. Donald Downs of
Dover and Miss Elizabeth Wilson. of
Baltimore are expected to Join the
House party during the week.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
SMYRNA WEDDING SECRET OUT
Miss Georgia Cole, Daughter of George
n. Cole Weds Mr.. Willard S. Reed

r. Cole Weds Mr.. Willard S. Reed
Mr.. Willard S. Reed, of Smyrna.
and Miss Georgia Cole, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Cole. of
Smyrna, gave their many friends a
surprise on August Sd, when thew
quietly slipped off to Baltimore and
were married by. Rev. Thos. r
Woodford, of Baltimore Nd. Miss
Cole would have been a graduate
of the Smyrna High School next
year and it was a great surprise to
her school friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reed spent their honeymoon in
Maryland and Delaware. They are
receiving the congratulations of
their many friends in Smyrna and
vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28

rIne Peaches Marketed at 5renford
Mrs. S. E. Severson of near
Drenford has 800 peach trees, set six
years ago which have been loaded
win large and healthy fruit. She has
marketed 1900 baskets. Prices have
ranged from IS to $1.00 basket.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
VIM. R. Smith Comes Out For Sheriff

TT - O''''''' ~1OIIIS9 Out z OF OHtFITT
William R. Smith of this town has
announced himself a candidate for
the nomination of sheriff of Kent
County on the Democratic ticket.
He will no doubt be backed by the
solid delegation of Duck Creek
Hundred.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-28
WHOLE NO. 3,OO4
DUPONT ROAD CONSTRUCTION

T. Coleman dupont Says he viii not
Wait Until After Sept l9 but Start Now
impetus Given to Road Building
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08
NIGHT SCHOOL At
Y. NJ. c. A. CLOSES
ANNUAL SUPPER - GIVEN AND
DIPLOMAS AND CERTgFIC ATEs
ARE AWARDED,
OCCASION IS UNIQUE
ADDRESS or EVENING DELIVERED
ny MIR 81 THEKLAND-Nth
CINE EMPHASIS 10 ED
ICATIoN WORK.

The annual supper and closing
exercises of the night school NJ tire
Young Mems Christian association
took place In the big dining i""fh
ut the association building at Grace
and Seventh streets. last night rms
IA one of the unique events of the
year. and is thoroughly enjoyed by the
students and their invited guests me
dining room presented most at
tractIve appearance, and the supper
was served by the women's social
committee. Mr.. G. =. Richardson,
chairman of the educational class
committee. presided. After supper
Fred s.. Jones, one OF the associ l.
ton members. rendered fine Vocai
selection, and the chairman sup
,,.itted the annual report.
The address Of the evening was de-
livered by Mr.. A. y, Sutherland. for
rIerly religious work director of the
Washington association. His talk,
Ayers on Top" was fun of inspira-
ton and encouragement TO the Young
men and boys of the educational
classes After his address the follow
ing awards were made;
Diplomas.
show Card Writing-Charles W,
Crowder, Jr.. A. a, Baroody.
Certificates of Distinction.
Rookkeeping-E +. Jackson. X. G,
Jones. A. Il. Higgins. T. r. Cordlo.
! show Card Writing-Paimer Nj
| HpndleY. J.. +. SeIden.
! Typewriting-R. II. Lee. Frank 7.
| Kuyk.
| Stenography~-R. II. Lee.
| Mechanical Drawing, II. Bourne
srelllng--T r, Cordle Roger Me
| Clelland,
ArIthmetic-T. Il. Cordle. Roger
| McClelland.
| Penmauship and Business--Rich-
| ard e. Jones. Y. NJ. Green.
| Certificates of Merit.
| Bookkeeping--Ro Hackett.
! Arithmetic-F, u. Tignor.
StenoRra phy-Andrew ssward, c.
| l.. BlXby.
| Penmanship and Rusiness-Edis0n
Grant Thomas Childress G. c. Rob
| inson, &. c Cordlc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08
HAPPY DAY FOR
THE DRUMMER MAN
TRIP Down TUE JAMES WAS
REV ELATioN IN HIsTRoY
TO THE HAG-HEN.
FIVE ARE INITIATED
TWO BUSINESS SESSIONS AND
MANY INTERESTING SIDE
Fsftas foE THE yTNI-
TORS TODAY.

$50 A. M,-Third business session
grand council. jefferson auditorium
1000 A. M.-Two hours automobile
ride TO visiting ladies.
10000 y. M.--slght~ seeing car wiz
leave jefferson hotel every hour for
benefit of visitors
200 p. M.-Fourth and final bust.
ness session grand council. Jefferson
hotel auditorium
to L, M.-~Garden party ar Lake
side park for all L. c. r. g and ladies'
Music. dancing, boating, etc. Take
car First and Broad streets. Cars
ieaVe every twenty minutes. Luncheon
and refreshments served on grouu Is
500 T., M.-Degree work by Parthan
Guild Bag Men OF j3agdad, jefferson
hotel auditorium.
After a two-days' session the meeting
of the grand council United CONNER
cial Travellers will come to a close this
evening. There will be two business
sessions of the council today,
The next meeting place which will
be Lexington, Ky" viii be selected, and
Mr.. a. II. Isaacs. of Baltimore will
be selected as the grand counselor.
Tonight the windine-up meeting Will
be held when the Bag Men will hold
| high carnival After thar there will
be free for-al sessions, and thousand
or more delegates will wend their way,
| to their respective homes.
Down the River
After spending one OF the most
| pleasant DAYS Of the convention on
the James river aboard the Poeahot,-
tas, the delegates m the grand coun-
ell Union Commercial Travellers re-
I INV EoA n
Immediately entered into II secret SEES
/ sion.
! This secret session was designed for
the benefit and pleasure of the mrfn-
| bers. Five candidates for membership
/ to the local organization vera indicted
INFO office, and II was long after mid
night when the ceremonies We're de-
clared closed.
| This trip down the James" said one
] Of the delegates last night after the
return, was one of the most enter
| tanning we have ever had at any of CUR
| meetings. We saw much, and we heard
much. and We have learned much The
Richmond committee could not hay e
given US anything better than what
they gave us on this trip" and We feel
that We have been really too highly
entertained
Upon their return the delegates, IN
Guiding many ladies'. repaired 70 TIE
Jefferson hotel, where the latter were
( entertained at luncheon ny the ladies
rot the local entertainment committee.
Much Business Today
This morning the council will settle
down to business. and transact some
things that have been laid over from
Thursf~'- on account of the entertal"
ing features that have been presented
by the local committee.
on the trip dnwn the river Mem
i-osrs of 'rf1e total committee took ueca-
sion 10 instruct the party by iiluatsAt-
inc through tEief speeches the inter
esting points passed in the trip. Manv
Of the old battlefieids and scenes If
naval ENGAGEMENTS were passed, and
| r1re cogmtteenen explained to tee
visitors the historic Incidents,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08
OPPOSITION To
D. c. RICHARDSON
COt'NCITMANIC TICKET HAS
NOTHING IN IT'S WAY. But
UNCLE nsNEY Is IP
AGAINST 1T,

II took the board Of aldermen 1--WE
minutes last night to transact the
BUSINESS fur whici, AZ WAS s,aIsed- Thai
business was the concurrence in the
action OF the common council in tho
adoption Of the report presented by
the committee ON printing and claims,
designating the voting places for the
election on Tuesday next
The election next Tuesday will be
for members or the city council and
rhe mayor.
There is no opposition for the coun-
ell ticket. but there is opposition to
Mayor Richardson.
Unknown to many nsople. III
Payne, socialist, placed himself on
the list and when the tickets are
handed out tn tho voters on Tuesday
he will be among those present
If he gets twenty-five votes, and
Mayor Richardson gets twenty-four
Mr., PAYNE win be elected. There is
very little chance of such n thing
happening, for the voters who cast
their ballots for the councilmanic
ticket. will also cast their votes for
the maYoralty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08

Declaring himself TO have been un'
der q hypnotic influence which led
him 70 believe that he could stnp street
cars and trains. Il. u. McGranighan, of
Granite, Va. attempted at 2.5s o'clock
yesterday afternoon to stop train
Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad company, by stand
ing IN tho middle of the track
The train vas stopped but not un~
iii McGranighaH had been hurled TO
aRe side lie WAS picked up IN ii senll-
conscious condition, and Or T. A
Moncure. al the gtJy ambulance, was
4--.++-f.t- s--44-4 hitst-44- A-zlc4t.i
found that Mc('rauighHu injuries
consisted only OF 81 severe 'skinning
Ills body had been practically peeled
from head 10 foot. bnt he WAS not
otherwise seriously hurt Dr. Mon
cure dressed tho wounds and pro-
Cecded ou his way
While the ambulance surgeon WAS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08
BYRD TALKS To
ACADEMY BOYS
SPEAKER ADVISES THEM As TO
THEIR DUTY TO 0tn
GOVERNMENT.
HALL is CROW d ED
RICHMOND ACADEMY HOLDS IT'S
TENTH ANNUAL COM
mENCEMENT EA-
ERCISEs,
IALL is CROWDED

Sneaker Il. Z. Byrd told the grad
| hating class at the Richmond AGA
denny Iasf niGht, in his comnenCement
address upon public opinion, tha'
| peopla who critlc.se oar politicians
| aud our government are themselves
rasponslple for Whatever conditions
that may exist
''The city Of Jerusalem was kept
lcloan," he said, be- 2Use every man
swept before his own door"
1t is easy to preach reform the
speaker said. but the trouble was Win
ourselves as 10 the reforms we
enacted.
In his address at the tenth annual
lcnmmencemcnl exercises, before a
crowded house OF students and par
euts. he took occasion TO discuss the
individual influence in the country
government.
He was introduced by the Rev. Il.
| II Pitt, following an Invocation by
the Rev. j Calvin Stewart.
Speaker Byrd was gwen generous
apulalse and seemed to have made q
hit With the students.
The academy hall was decorated in
palms and flowers. and students who
won medals and marks Of honor were
gwen their share Of bouquets
The winners of medals, and scholar
ships. as announced by Lieutenant
| Governor j. Taylor Ellyson. foslow:
Richmond college scholarship, john
Stewart Gilman, average 81 i-s
Washington and Lee university
scholarship. Alyah Brewer HoveN,
average. 81 Ia
University OF Virginia scholarship,
Aubrey Russell Bowles, Jr., average
90 4-5.
r II. Elicit scholarship. Richmond
college, Henry Grant Wsrinner.
Richmond Academy scholarship,
l-tsary- Stewart Shcitd, 80
Chandler English prize. Alvah
Hovey and Stewart Gilman. tic, 1852.
Hotchkiss composition prize. John
l.. Harrison
II. RI Pitt spelling medal. Roger
Moses Millhfser. 100,
Fepmanship medal. Edgar Rivers
Lafferty
Scholarship medal. form I. Edwin
Cox, 9214
Scholarship medal. form IT, Lachlan
MacLean IS is.
Thomas scientific medal. Stewart
Gilman and Aubrey Bowles tie, 81 So.
Ali-round athletic medal tsenior
class, John L. Harrison.
All-round athletic medal (junior
clsss). Edwin Lee Roden. Jr.
The honor ron follows
seasonal average Of 90 per cent or
more.
Upper school--Barksdale. Beasley
Bowles. Diggs. Gawthrop, Gilman,
Hart, Hovev Thomas Cary Johnson
Jr. Nl!llhiser. Montague, Neal Far
IRISH, Patton Raden. D., Roden, f.,
SHIELD, T.. SHIELD s., stevens, Tay-
Tor G., Witt Young A C., Jr
Lowor chool--ifamilton Corey.
Edwin Cox, Bruce Dunstan. John
HiIlsman, William Johnson, Alfred
Jenkins. Benjeinlu Lakeland. Dodson
Mcclellan. LachIan Maci.ean. Talbot
Young.
The graduating class includes Frank
Flwod Arnall. Aubrey Russell
Bowies. Leslie Everett Durham. Philip
Winfree Fore, John Stewart Gilman,
John Ampkin Harrison. Alvah
Brewer Hovey. Thomas Cary Johnson.
Jr... Victor Sharp Netcalf. Matthew
Brareh Porter. Howard Winston Tay-
Tor, Henry Grant Warinner
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-08
LAFL UENCE FAILS
TO WORK IN THIS INSTANCE
Mcranghan Thought He Could Stopa Train by Stepping in
Front of t-Has His Hide Peeled Off But Escape
Serious Injury and Proceeds His Way

dressing his wounds. McGranighan said
that he had been under a hypnotic
spell for some time. As no one had
put him under he hypnosis. he
thought that il occurred from some
sub-consvious influence. The-fdea sug
gested to him was that he could stop
street ears ana trains lie tried to
stop "a train. and, AS fortune willed II,
he Is able 10 try again.
The train 4eitieii itt attempted to
stop consisted of an engine and two
freight cars As the engine ap-
el4-si, Ii,r stepped into
I the middle OF the track The engineer
noticed him too late, ana the intru-
der was hurled from the side Of the
tra' X, The engineer stopped the train
as son as he could. and the city am
bulance was called. Except for the
SHINING, the visitor was hardly in
iured.