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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
Not Much Sign Of q Lid" on
New Year. Revels at
New York.
ALL RESTAURANTS CROWDED
Hotels More Ambitious Than
Ever to Entertain-Impossi.
BILE to Get q Seat unless
Reserved Days Before.

New York, Dec. 3l.---The border-lin ,
between 1911 and 1912 was marked
here with more midnight church serv-
ICES than have been held on Ne"
Years eve for many years. but pray
crs and hymns were aim drowned
with n bedlam of noises in the trecta.
There was not much sign of lid
on New Year revels, except that which
many persons imposed on themselves,
because it was Sunday evening, and
that of inclement weather. IT was a
rainy night, following an early morn
ing snow. The streets were slushy
But through them great crowds moved
footing horns changing COW bells ami
crani,ing all sorts of novel noise MAJ
ing devices.
There was a falling off in the down
town crowds, but from 1ith street
north for two or three miles. Broad
way was stream Of humanity. with
tributaries pouring in from all the
side streets OF the white light dis
trict.
Difficulties in obtaining all-nieh
licenses were overcome by adoption of the
plan known in Boston and other cities
livery during hours not covered ~
license and walters were not disposed Il
argue when a patron insisted he had or
Gered his wine in advance. although th'
house had no record Of It. Wine wa
abundant. Broadway crowds would no
have 1t otherwise on New Years eve
and the police declined 10 act as "kil
joys"
The hotels made more ambitious effort
to entertain then ever. At one. nowe
girls stationed in the galleries of
magnificent dining room showered tn
| diners with flowers and Tennyson's Nev
| Year poem was sung in welcome to tn
| year. In the main dining room Of an
! other hotel over 1000 reservations wer
! made for the evening. The feature Their
| was a sacred concert by an orchestr
| of 60 pieces
| one of the most fashionabl hotels pro
vded its women guests with red sill
| masks which We're worn until midnight
III the eating places were crowded.
| being practically impossible to get a sen
| unless reservation had been made severa
| days previously with an order for wine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
CIRCUS VERSUS CHURCH,

Or. Elmer Ellsworth Brown, the now
chancellor of New York University, was
talking about his desire for a larger and
deeper study OF the arts In American
colleges.
In youth" said Or. Brown. the taste
is formed. and 1t will be taste for fine
and beautiful things or else II will he a
taste for tawdry and false things. With
out great care 1t will be a taste Of the
latter sort Let us be warned by the
anecdote Of the little Kiautone boy
This little hoy was taken one summer
day TO the circus for the first time.
Well dear, how did you like it, his
mother asked on his return.
His eyes widened and he answered
with earnest and grave enthusiasm.
Mamma, II you once went to the cir
Gus you'd never, never consent to go 10
church again in all your life. Trenton
Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
THE MIND-READER.

lie gave marvellous performance in
the Myrtle Room at the Waldorf-hy-
phen- Astoria could tell bllndfolded what
card you drew from the pack, could
hold you by the hand and open a
book TO the very passage YOU were think
ing Of. and could find rings and pins
hidden IN impossible places, all by men,
tal process.
After the entertainment the marvellous
mind-reader stood In the lobby at the
cloak-room door, and made big row
Eve mislaid that measly hal check y0'
gave me-" he shouted, 'and | can't find
my hat anywhere, IT somebody dom
get it for me without further delay II
sue for damages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
FINE FARMHOUSE BURNED.
j. &. kettell's Home in EnosburE Was
Valued at eA,OOO.

Enosburg Falls, Dec. 3.-The house on
the farm owned and occupied by J. c.
Kettell about a mile from West Eposburs,
was destroyed with its contents this even
ing by a FIRE which was caused by an
over heated furnace. Mr.. Kettell and
family We're in the house when the blaze
was discovered at about 7:a but because
of the high wind 1t was impossible to con-
troll 1t and only few articles OF the
household furnishings were saved. The
flames were seen from long distance
The entire neighborhood assisted In fight
Ing the fire and succeeded in saving the
largest of the barns The only means of
checking the flames was by bucket bril-
gade and. from the first, II was apparent
that the house, which was one or the
finest in this section and valued at sl'"'.
was doomed. The loss is partially GOV
cred by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
CAUGHT BY FALLING TREE.
u. A. Cockiin Of Rutland severely In
jurcd in Nendon WOOsis.

Rutland. Dec. 31.--A falling tree in the
Nendon woods caught and pinned to the
ground Daniel A. Cocklin Of No. 10 Plain
street yesterday, seriously and perhaps
fatally injurng him. Mr.. Cocklin sus-
tanned six fractured ribs and broken
thigh and his exposure. while means OF
carrying him to shelter were being
sought. may induce complications He
was said to he resting comfortably. how
ever, at the Rutland City hospital to-
night.
Mr. Cockin was spending part of his
holiday vacation at the home of William
Sparks at Mcndon. and had gone into the
woods with Mr.. Sparks. Mr.. Hubbard and
John Haney lie was watching them fell
a tree, when the forest giant went the
wrong way laundering down upon him
In trying TO avoid the crashing timber.
he jumped into the path OF danger and
was pinned to the ground.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
DEMAND BROUGHT
BACK TO VERMONT
Believed in St. Johnsbury That
He Is Really Silas Hobbs,
Noted Criminal.

Quebec, Que. Dec, 2s.--Edward Demand.
under Jail sentence here for drunkenness,
WAS taken to Vermont on extradltion to-
day by Sheriff H. w. Wharton Il
Caledonia county. The Vermont people
believe that Demand is really Silas Hobbs.
wanted there for burglary 1t Is claimed
that Hobbs is one of the most noted
criminals in the country and a member
Of a gang of IS who have operated in
Vermont for sometime
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

ana boxes. The basement was flooded
and the first floor Of the store was
thoroughly smoked.
The merchants to suffer from smoke
we're NJ X. Morse furniture; H. V.
Dutton. drugGist; Henry George mems
furnishings. and the Clement shoe store.
Fraternity rooms were also injured by
smoke.
The Atwood store was on fire three years
ago when fireman was killed and nine
years ago 1t was entirely burned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
BOY FALLS FROM BEAMS


Barton. Dec. 2s.-Roland May. aged nine
gears, oldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
May who live just outside OF the village,
fcli from the high beams In the barn
about four o'clock this evening. fractur-
Ing his skull lie did not regain con-
Pclousness and died about one hour
later
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
MUCH SMOKE DID DAMAGE
Clothing store Of G. n. Atwood At Mid
dlebury Again Damaged.

Middlebury, Dec. 3l.-Frre In the sub
basement of the clothing store Of c. ".
Atwood at three o'clock this afternoon
paused damage roughly estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, and perhaps s.. Ooo
damage to adjoining stores from smoke.
pfo Ere department confined the blaze
70 where it originated among the coal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
MRS. j. A. TAYLOR DEAD.
WAS Former Grand MatrOn Of Eastern
Star in Vermont

Rrattlchoro, Dec 2s--Mrs. Hattie (Bar.
rett Taylor. aged 70 years. wife Of ].
Albert Taylor and a former grand matron
of the Vermont Grand Chapter. Order Of
the Eastern Star died at her apartments
to-day In the Brooks House, where she
had lived l6 years. She was born In
fIinsdale, y. H.. October 20. 1889. and mar
ricd Mr. Tayor in this town in November
1861. She had recently recovered from an
attack OF pneumonia when taken i'll with
heart trouble brought on by goitre. The
funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The will of Mrs Naomi punco,nh
King, the wealthicst woman in Noun.
Vernon. ~ Y. disinherits her husband
and leaves her estate of $1,000 600 to
various relatives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
MODERN PHlIANTuROPIST.

why are YOU sobbng, my little man.
My pas a millionaire philanthropis' -
We'll we'll. that's nothing tn cry
about"
1T Amt, amt it" He's lust promised
to give M s. to spend at Christmas p'c
vided raise a similar amount. '-lAfe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
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All THE, SAME IN THE I7\D

Mrs. Malade (weakly)-l wish to ex-
plain to you again about willing my
property
Family Solictor-There. there don
worry yourself Leave II to me,
Mrs Malade (resignedly)-l suppose
might as well You'll get II anyway. The
Sketch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Ottawa says the Canadian govern
ment has decided to establish ferry
service between Prince Edward island
and the mainland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Night riders are active AGAIN in the
tobacco district near Marion Nv.
The remains OF Wright i.orinlcr. actor
who suicided in New York have been
inferred at Dana, Mass.
The New York beard of education has
started a movement % dispace MARI ed
women teachers.
The National Shawmut bank of Boston
will pay its clerks 30 per cent. OF their
salary pension upon retirement,
The war department will erect at Fort
Schoncld. Hawaii. an army post costing
$500, oOo that will be model Of its kind
Emperor William will go to Corfu on
his yacht in the spring
Cardinal Farley is spending a week in
Naples before sailing for New DIRK
Edward Jackson. sheep man Of San An,
gelo Texas. leaves sI,GG,OOo to the Cath
OIL Church OF America
Farmers OF Alabama have been called
on to sign pledge to reduce cotton acre
age % per cent.
Colonel Roosevelt says that he has writ.
tren hundreds Of letters Of the "Im-not-
a-candidate' brand
The National Post company. publisher.
Of Success. magazine. has suspended
publication because OF lack Of funds.
The LenOx, Mass. board OF health has
| forbidden kissing and handshaking IN ar
effort TO check the spread OF diphthe ria
| At fittsburg the financial affairs o.
Harry Is. Thaw have been settled by tn,
payment of % per cent. OF their claim,
| to his creditors
The Hamburg American line has or
dered third 5o00-ton liner for the trans
Atlantic service. tn provide accommoda
tons for $500 passengers of all classes.
Oscar Hammerstein has accented al
opera written by the Duke of Argyle. VIII
married the Princess Louise, sister o
King Edward VII.
| The J n T.. Coats thread mills at Paw
tucket closed Friday and will not reopel
until Thursday next. affecting 1900 opera
| lives
The percentage ownership of big pack
in the National Packing company Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Former Vice President levi p. Nor
ton has given his pew in Grace Episco-
pal Church, New York. to tho church
corporation to be forever a free rev
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Charged with gambling because he
participated in Thanksgiving eve
turkey rattle. Mayor McCracken Of
PAULINE, Iowa has resigned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The cuban Congress has appropri-
ated $50 900 for a monument to Major
General Maceo. hero of the war of in
dependence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Miss Ellen NJ stone, once held pris-
oner for six months by bandits in
Bulgaria. is planning to return to
Turkey as n special missionary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

A, Now York the French Cable com
MANY bas announced so per cent. re-
duc,ior in messages TO England,
France and Germany ..,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Immigrants into the Dominion of Can.
ada this year Will probably total 400 OOo.
~ whom 10000 to 10000 are from the
United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

There's no enterprise In life in which
the PROMPT person does not have an
advantage over the hesitato.. This Is con-
spicuouslv true of answering want ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Southern New England railway Grand
trunk Is planning Z. big freight ward and
modern coal-handling plant at Fields
point near Providence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

rbe Mexican government is preparing
,o rosranco the national debt with the
,ia ~ American and European bankers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The National Shawmut bank Of Rostor
will pay its clerks 30 per cent. OF theil
salary as pension upon retirement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

During an argumen, over the scriptures
n, 1Y,,so, Texas. william Holmes shot
and killed william Boatmah.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

All the IS cotton mills Of r. - g. II
Knight Go. in Rhode Island, Connecticut
ana Massachusetts will 60 on full time
next Tuesday. The mills have been run
ming AZ hours a week for ~ weeks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

WHEN YOU WANT y sTENrnEA
PIER write n wan; ad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The New York beard % education ha:
started movement % displace MARIE &c
women teachers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

sw,f, M1, per cent; Armour, 1910 per
conf and Morris. 1919 per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The J T.. Goats thread mills at Paw
tuckel closed Friday and will not reopen
until Thursday next, affecting 1900 opera
tives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

In speech at Buffalo before the Amer
lean Historical association and tn, Amer
lean Political Science association Cover
nor Baldwin of Connecticut said the peo-
pie are growing impatient of the growing
control of federal courts over State af-
fairs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Supreme Court Justice Davis of New
York has appointed Marshal! s. Marden
as referee to take testimony in the second
hearing of the divorce suit of Upton Sin
clair against his wife
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The percentage ownership of bix pack
in the National Packing company Isl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The war department will erect at For
Schoncld. Hawaii, an army post costln,
$500 000 that will be n model Of its kind
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The journal of Commerce SAYS the idea
has recently been conceived for IA union
railway station in the heart OF New York
city to be constructed ana used Jointly by
roads at present barred by the North
river from entrance ana having terminals
on the Jersey shore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Night riders are active AGAIN in TIE
tobacco district near Marion Ky
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The remains OF Wright Lorincr actor
who suicided in New York. have been
inferred at Dana, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

There is no menace to the country's
prosperity except hesitation" James
j. Hill Is quoted 'as saying. There is
nothing serious In the air to disturb
anyones confidence"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

oscar Hammerstein has accepted an
opera written by the Duke Of Argyle, who
married the Princess Louise, sister of
King Edward VII.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Mrs. Mabel Herbert Uruer. author
OF The journal of a Neglected Wife,
Is to he married in New York to !.ath-
rop Colgate Harper, a we'll. known
bibliophle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Eighteen hundred retail druggi't s
in New Y ork have voted in favor Of
the removal of telephone pay stations
in drug stores. provided the New York
Telephone company reduces the drug
gists commission ON receipts from 90
to 10 per cent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Summonses have been ISSUED by
federal authorities on three officials OF
railway unions whose men are on
strike on Hartman lines to appear
to-day. This l.. believed to be opening
of the first prosecution OF iaoor
union under the sherman law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The director of the mint estimates the
gold production OF the world for 1911 at
$3.50, 900, OOO the greatest in history. 1t
amounts to an increase OF N+,oOoO over
1910 and more than s2oo,Wo,Ooo over the
output Of /, years ago. The output of
the Transvaal was $4,000 greater than
in 1910, and for all the Africa gain was
SIG co0o0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Congressman Underwood states that
the new steel tariff schedule, propos-
ing reductions of from 80 per cent to
40 per cent on iron and steel pro-
ducts. will probably he passed by the
House democrats a few days after Its
Introduction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Emperor William will go to Corfu OF
his yacht in the spring
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Seven acres of Coney Island. former
~ occupied by Dreamland. will he
turned into a park. one million dol
lars has been appropriated for p,r-
chase of site.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Cardinal Farley is spending a week
Naples before sailing for New ork.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

Lloyd-George, chancellor Of the British
exchequer, estimates the national income
OF England at fl,W,O 100000. which
amounts to G2o year for every family,
Showing the inequltable distribution, how
ever. he states that one-third OF that In
come il received and spent by 3OcU per
sons or leo part of the population.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The Hamburg American line has or
dered a third 5o,oco-ton liner for the trans.
Atlantic service. tn provide accommodate
tons for 5000 passengers OF all classes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04

The treasury department has ruled that
wood pulp or paper made from wood
from Indian lands of Ontario must in
future pay duty because of the Canadian
regulation prohibiting the expectation of
wood cut from these lands for the manu-
facture Of wood pulp, This reduces Cana
dian importations considerably.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-10
HERRTCK WINS
ONE SIDED FIGHT
Chicago Lad Bests Chappie Homer of 81 Paso in Every
Stage OF Seven Rounds; Homer's Seconds
Throw Up the Sponge.

Chappie Homer's seconds threw up
the sponge in the seventh round and
ended the rottenest match possible. At
no stage of the game did Jack Herrick,
the clever Chicago fighter. find man
worthy of his steel 1t was a bloody
enough fight to please the bull fight
fans. and after the first Jew rounds it
was disgusting TO most O. the specta-
tors The fight was held Sunday at
ternOOn and very fittingly IN the Jua-
rez bull ring.
Somehow Homer, self styled knock
out kid" didn't have a thing and no
body could see him Herrick with clean
left jabs and an occasional right hook,
kept his man constantly on the 90, and
while the local man was poor, Her
rick displayed the boxing worth which
characterized his fight two weeks ago
with Kid Mitchell Homer lacked any
semblanCc Of guards.
In the first few rounds of the fight
the going was good, although Herrlck
landed nearly all the blows. The boys
kept apart and the whole fight
strangely was free from clinches, Not
once old the MARQUIS Of Queensbury
rules on the free clinch have TO be
applied The first three rounds were
good to look at, and while they con-
tanned a lot of stalling, produced some
clever boxing. The men weighed in
each at 1891 flat. according TO the
official figures. and they were well
matched as to size, height and reach
Billy Wilson refereed the match
Fight BY Rounds.
The going by rounds went about like
this:
Round One-They stall. Herrick hits
first to face, right on counter, and TO
face with left jabs. Homer shows i'm
mediate lack of right guard. Slow,
easy. pretty boxing
Round TwO-Faster work. Herrick
lands left jabs TO face. Homer hit low,
and Herrick calls him. Homer blecds a.
mouth Homer swings and misses a
mile Homer feints. and Herrick lands
left to face. Herricks round on
points.
Round Three-Eerric1 fancy on feet,
and they stall HerriSk continues TO
land left straight arm jabs to face, and
plants good left to body on feint. Ho-
mer has A black eve. Herrick lands
all the blows. and his round
Round Four-Homer still stalling as
il waiting for chance. Chance never
comes. They mill. and Homer takes
the floor with one knee down Nine
counts. Herrick lands more to face.
and Homer's right eye nearly closed
Herricks.
Round Five - Herrick to face and
lands right swing to body, and Homer
staEgers. Herrick planting right to
face on follow up. They cliuch for the
first time. Homer has a face, but
seems fresh enough. Herricks round
Round Six-Homer appears to try a
little, and lands TO body with right
swings Herric1 returns with rights
and let's to face in quick succession.
Homer goes down, blood dripping from
his face. and takes eight Up and
groggy. Herrick fights him into the
corner and he goes down again, taking
eight The gong. Herrick's.
Round ven-(Audience cries to
stop fight but Homer's seconds try to
revive himD Homer weak, but still in
position. Herrick left to face. right to
face. left low to body, and Homer
down on knee. Seconds throw up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-10
GIBBONS MAY MEET
FRENCH CHAMPION
Manager of Champion Wei
terweight Makes Bout
With Tom COnnors.

ST. Paul, Mimi. June 10.-Aichael j.
Gibbons. worlds champion welter-
weight boxer. may leap into the middle
weight class before the month Of June
passes away, for manager Edward
Reddy is considering proposition 10
match his title holder with George
CarpentieTe. the middleweisht cham
pion Of France and England.
RCddy received a wire from manager
Billy Gibson, Of the Madison Square
Garden. Of New York, offering Gibbons
a 10 round bout with the French cham
piOn. and the local boy manager imme-
diately telCSraphed an answer to the
effect that while he was not prepared
to allow Mike to step into the middle
weight class. he would consider the
Carpentiere match provided there was
money enough offered TO warrant the
jump. When asked what he considered
fair sum for such an important step.
Reddy calmly remarked Ten thou
sand cold dollars"
"Of course the Garden club manage
ment may not choose to hand me S10,-
600 for the fight said Reddy. but
il is worth just that much for US to
take the chance, so you see we set the
flat guarantee Of $40. 600 or we stick to
/ believe Mike can beat the French
man. and as everyone is begging US
to take Whirl at the middleweiSht
game this match may afford US the
opportunity we are looking for"
Reddy signed up for a match at
Brooklyn with Tommy GOnnOrs- The
bout viii be booked on June y or 13,
and Gibbons started training Saturday
ConnOrs is a tough Brooklyn boy who