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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
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The Hon. "a. a. Lilly, Of Beckley
IER y coEfklgSfo se. sqgii,nceme4l
9eI'ral appears In; this issue Of the West
virginian, Is possibly the most popu;
lar man who ever aspired to office in
sshis State Mr.. Lilly, Familiarity
Known among his friends as Abe,
bears q striking resemblance to the
immortal Lincoln for whom he was
nance. in that he is close to the
common people.
He rs the same young lawyer who
had the temerity to announce himself
as candidate for Congress against
the i91yinctble James A. Hughes. of
Huntington, He submitted to tho
process Of being flattened out by the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
CON7RICTsLET
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school has not only increased rapidly
in numbers, but has advanced along
all lines and has come to be recogniz-
ed DIS one of the best graded schools
in this part .ofsthe State. The efficient
principal with ibis staunch corps OF
teachers have worked long and faith
fully to bring the school into its pres
ent state of efficiency.
When these buildings are completed
the First ward can boast of as good
school buildings as can be found any
where as the ward already-h a splen-
did brick structure which houses the
pupils at this time. -,
~ FIJt ,IpI 4 ~
The only misa& that tic BoAri\bf
Education made was in making the
bond Issue too, sipall, The issRcS Z
larger, could have been used to ad'
vantage in erecting and furnishing
these Buildings.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
SUCCESSFUL

IA message received from Mr.. Arch
Elening who had his arm &mputated
at2the Johns. Hopkins hospital at Bal
tl1iOre on Saturday, was to the effect
That the amputatlon was successful
anil that the patient was doing as
well as could be expected. The mes
safe stated that Mr.. Fleming would
probably be able to return to his home
here within y Short time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
roeoaEo DANCE

The Fairinont GolqfGds essttttaI
will give dahcn at the ellelb:
day night. This is a new toEga elIssIl
with experienced musicians. I4iO
members are Miss jamie Allen pianist,
Arthur Arms vioIinist, Fred Meads, Jr
and Mathew Obie cornetlst. Robert
BeckOrith, Clarenet, Howard Meads,
flute, Olive Meade, trombone, AslIlS
Grayson Bose, and Clarence Skinner
trap drummer.
All music for the dance was secured
from W. H. Omen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
srArE HISTORIAN HERE.

Virgil L. Lewis. State Historian and
ArchIvlst, spent Friday in Fairmont,
consulting with Hon. John w. Mason
judge OF the Circuit Court OF Marion
county relative to the flftieth' ami.
yersary Of the state. Judge Mason Is
the chairman of the committee OH
publicity, regarding the states re;
SOURCES,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
"WHEN THE CIRCUS
COMES TO TOWN."

COMES TO TOWN."
The downright Humor, the Laugh.
ter, tho outbursts of Mlrlh that the
Court Jester of "yc oIden times" ere.
ated, won't hold a Candle TO the Joy
that awaits all readers OF the Biz
Weekly Joke Book that is given FREQ
with every copy of next Sundays New
York World. The Jokes, Funny Pic.
lures, Witty Verses, Tricks. Riddles
Puzzles, &C., this booklet of Fun"
will contain would make barrel Of
monkeys turn green With envy. BE
sure and get 1T, yASSsA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
FOR GOVERNOR

I hereby announce my candidacy for
Tue nomination for Governor of West
Virginia subject to the decision OF the
Replblicansyote Of the State as may
berecoFded In the Statewide Primary
csilnd tor June 4. 1912.
i! Respectfully.
cHAs. W. SWlsHER
Charleston, y, Va. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15

~. 1NcEElM' u q ~ f, :, u
Kindly announce my candidacy t0'
Congress- from the First Congressional
District "a Vest Virginia. subject TO
the decision Of the Republican voters
the State Primaries to be held June
Ists.
". GEO. "A. LAUGHLIN,
wheeling, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
ron ATTORNEY GENERAL.

EF0H 3AITTTORNEY GENERAL.
hereby announce that am a can
didate for the Republican nomination
for Attorney General, subject to the
primary election of June 4th.
A. A. LILLY.
Betskley, W, yaS iltlsltal2.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
STATE sEI s liiINrgIi N
SCHOOLS.

Thereby announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for State
Superintendent of Free Schools. sub
iect tosthe decision Of the voters in
Statewide primary election called for
June 4th, 1912.
C. r. MURRAY.
Williamson, W. Va, April 5, 1912.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15
cvrrINo % rHE HUME

/ The work otcutting down the hump
t the lower end OF Locust Avenue,
ind the tearing down of the old candy
actory on, the next corner above is
;oing forward rapidly and both jobs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15

Here In Faitnont
you can scarcely
name a street that
! does not contain
one or more houses
equipped with mod.
eli .HoosIer kitchen:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15

PUBLIC ALTON OFFICE.
asabs bulldlna Monroe otrsst
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-15

The most important RON IL every vel rssd
d is RFS TsF Se fGoS Kitchen Fsss o
everything, and everything is kept in its place tae
germs Of ali kinds is practically wiped out ,i.,h
ono and has SsO nTenared for your special benefit dis
olay Of the world famous Hoosier CabinetsIthss
Cabinet that saves miles of steps daily for the tired
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
Special! Special! SlGGiaI!!.


We have opened Ladies and
Gents Tailoring Parlor. We do
all kind of altering on Ladies and
Gents clothes.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
We do city work at city prices.
Drop US a postal and we will be
glad to call for work and deliver
it. Work always done at the time
wanted.
HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR PRICES
Suits cleaned and pressed soc
Mems Suits secured & pressed $l.l5
Pants 4Oc
Overcoats cleaned -" soc
Overcoats secured Sl.OO
We also do dyeing on Ladies
and Mems clothes.
Fine ready-made clothing
for sale.
Kaskey,
Cor. of S. Front and PearllSts.
MILFORD, DEL
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
WILLOW GROVE.

Miss Pearl Raughley, of Burlington,
n. j., is spending her vacation with
her parents here.
Anna Smith has returned to her home
near Greenwood after spending about
six weeks with her brother Ira.
Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Kemp has both
been on the sick list but are able to be
out again.
Quite a number of our town people
was at Bowers Beach on Big Thursday.
All reported fine time.
Eggs are still % cents a dozen. pOta-
toes 36 cents per basket, while peaches
are only sc cents basket at this writ
ing.
In our little town Mr.. and Mrs Ella
Cox are the happy parents of bright
baby girl.
The showers that reached US on Sat
urday was very refreshing, as the crops
all needed rains.
Miss Margaret Irving is spending a
few days with friends at Bowers Beach,
as also Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Smith has
been occupying their cottage there.
Lizzie Jones of near Marydel. spent a
part of last week with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Draper, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Gooden spent Sunday with
friends at Bowers Beach.
APPLE BLOSSOM.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
SYCAMORE.

Emil Taylor spent Thursday at Reho-
both
Charles Belts was in Laurel Saturday.
Burton League and Fred Tyndall spent
Saturday and Sunday with Raymond
Givens at James Campground.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Samuels and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. lie Roy Mes
sick spent Sunday with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Givens.
Miss Lulu Tulle, of Seaford, spent
Sunday with Miss Clara Elliot
Mrs. Ward and granddaughter, Clara
Samuels, ofGeOrgetOwn, spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. Kate Blades.
Miss Alma Ward, of Willow Grove, is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Kate Blades.
Andrew and Ashry Messick spent Sun
day morning with Raymond Rogers.
Harleigh Dolby spent part of last
week at Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Givens and chill
dren spent Sunday morning with his
mother Mrs. Julia Givens. Mrs. Amanda
Messick also visited Mrs. Givens Sunday.
Misses Matte Givens, Hazel Palmer
and Blanch Rogers spent Sunday morn
ing with the Misses Raughley.
Miss Matte Givens, John Wilson and
sister, Miss Birdie, spent Saturday in
Laurel.
Oscar and Andrew Palmer spent Sun
day with Andrew Givens.
Quite a number of our young folks
and older ones too are spending the
week at Salisbury attending the fair.
Misses Tressa and Nellie NickersOn,
Of Delmar, are spending some time with
relatives here. They spent Thursday at
RehobOth.
Mrs. Nancy Warrington and children,
of Philadelphia, are spending some time
with relatives here.
James Camp closed Monday morning.
The meetings were good and the attend
ance large during the entire camp. 1t
seems when one closes another begins
Carey Camp began last Saturday and
Zoar begins on Friday the 10th.
Hot and dry are the weather condi-
tions now.
Thomas Givens. Curtis Rogers and
Peter Messick were in Seaford Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon, Jr., are
spending some time with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cannon, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Rogers and daugh-
ter Blanche spent Sunday with their son,
Mr.. and Mrs Roland Rogers, at James
Camp. PLUMs.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
SLAUGHTER NECK

Crops are badly in need of rain in
this vicinity
Miss Mildred Leverage is spending
some time with Miss Elizabeth Argo.
Miss Mae Tucker Of Milford and Miss
Mary Haymon Of Pennington, have re-
turned home after spending some time
with Miss Lena Stein.
Miss Elizabeth Shepard who has been
i'll is slowly improving.
Miss Elizabeth Argo and friend. Miss
Leverage spent Wednesday afternoon
with Miss Lena Steen.
Wilbur Davis is on the sick list.
Miss Fannie Rust, Of Pennington, is
spending this week with Miss Lena
Steen.
Mrs. N. A. Bennett and daughter.
Ruth, are spending some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. f. Bennett.
BLONDY.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
Largest Number TO Die at One
Time In Sing Sing.
ONE NEGRO AND SIX ITALIANS
Only One Man of the Condemned Six
Showed Any Fear, and He Had to
Be Carried to Death Chair.

Seven human lives were legally
taken in the death chair at Sing Sing,
N. Y, establishing a new record for
wholesale electrocution in America
OF the seven victims six were Italians
and the other man was colored.
The following five men were put to
death for participation in the murder
OF Mrs. Mary Hall in a farmhouse at
Gritin's Corner, Westchester County,
last November: Vincenzo Coma, An
gela Guista, Lorenzo Leborio Cal,
Filepo Demarco and Salvatore De
marco.
Joseph Ferrone was electrocuted
for numbering his wife in New York
city on Oct. "a, 1911. by cutting her
throat.
The colored man put to death was
John w. Collins, who shot and killed
Policeman Thomas Lynch in New
York city July l, 1911, while crazed
with drink
The killing of the five Italian con
demned for the murder of Mrs. Hall
took place while hundreds OF tele
grams sent by Italian organizations in
all parts of the country, begging elem
ency, lay unopened at Albany on the
desk of Governor Dix, who is attend
ing the military manOeuvres in Con
necticut.
Extraordinary efforts had been
made to save Call, who maintained
stoutly to the last that he was limo
cent. Call tried to prove an alibi by
declaring that he was working for a
gas company in Brooklyn, but as the
OF the gas company are des-
ignated by number instead OF by name
the doomed man could not establish |
his claim.
The entire seven executions took
There was not a hitch. Experts who 1
were present. designated it the most |
successful" electrOcution they had .
ever seen.
Sheriff julius Harburger, of New |
York, who had been waging a cam
paign against death by elecrocution. /
and who was present, said that the /
executions were entirely humane.
The voltage was kept at 1880 /
The first man to enter the death .
chamber was Collins, who walked te-
-ween Head Keeper ConnaughtOn and
Rev F. F. Biermeyer, of New York, a
Lutheran missionary. At one minute
o o'clock Collins had been strap
)ed in the chair, and the bar was flung
which allowed the deadly electricity
o course through the mans body
Collins was pronounced dead at seven
minutes after 3.
None of the men gave any exhibi-
ion Of fear except Coma, who tainted
md had to be carried to the chair
The five Hall murderers pro: :ested
heir innoncence to the last 1t had
,een expected that Ferrone, who has
,een giving the authorities a great
eal of trouble, would cause a scene,
ut he stepped in the chair, and he
reclaimed:
Pm ready to 60
FerrOne had to be watched closely
or fear of suicide up to the last min
tie, for he repeatedly made the boast
hat he would never die in the electric
hair.
Only two contacts were necessary
D kill Cali, who was dead in less than
We minutes after being placed in the
hair The others received three
hooks.
Seven men now remain in the death
ouse awaiting their end None of
lem is slated to die in the immed
te future, and there will be con
derable time before the chair is
gain put into use, as all Of the men
ow in the house have their cases on
Dpeal.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
Law Down to pie and Did.

Samuel Spinney, of Kenosha, Wiss,
In the best of health. told his
family he was going to lie down
an die" They though the was joking
until an hour later his wife found him
dead in bed from heart disease.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

An Act to Amend Section 19, Article 2,
of the Constitution of the State Of
Delaware.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentotives OF the State Of Delaware in General As
sembly met ttvgo-thrds Of all the members OF each
House concuIring thereinl:
Section ]. That Section 10, Article >. ct the Con-
stibiton Of the State of Delaware. be amended by
adding TO the end thereof the following words
provided however that the General Assembly
may by a vote Of tvvo-thirds OF all the members
eected to each House pass laws relating to the lay
ing out opening, alteration or maintenance OF any
road OF highway which forms continuous road or
highway extending through at least portion OF the
mo NJ. MENDINHALL
President Of the Senate.
D. W. CAMPBELL.
Speaker of the House
Approved this the t,Nenty-eighth day OF March
SIMEON s. PENNEWlLL,
Governor
l. Charles S Richards. Secretary of State of the
State Of Delaware do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct copy OF Senate
BIN No I47, entitled An Act to amend Section ~
Article 2, Of the Constitution OF the State OF Della,
ware" as the same appears on the enrolled Bill
FLEE in the Office OF the Secretary OF state and aP-
proved By the Governor March twenty. eighth, a
D. 1911. which said Bill proposing such Amend
10 accordance with the requirements OF the Constr
tution Of the State. go .., ,,-,.r-,r-
hereunto set my hand and official
IL. 81 seal. at Dover, this twenty third day
Of July. in the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twelve.
CHARLES S. RICHARDS,
otN
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
UNCOVERS A OINlCHTHYS
w. c. Bryant Finds Remains Of Fish
That Lived Ages Ago.

Remains of an ancient sea fish, the
dinichthys, have been found in Eigh-
teen Mile creek. Chautauqua county,
N. Y, by w. c. Bryant Of the Buffalo
Society of Natural Sciences.
The fish resembles the shark ami
lived centuries ago.
The rock in which the remains We're
embedded shows that it was of the
sand bar formation, which existed in
the ages when that region was part OF
the sea bottom.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
Acc PhlIanthropist Dad.

Mrs. Leander Stone, widely known
for her philanthropic work of fifty
years, is dead at her home, aged
eighty-One.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16
SIMEON s. PENNEWlLL.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
An Act proposing an Amendmentto to Sec
ton 10 of Article II of the Constitution
of the State of Delaware in relation to
the Journals of the Legislature.

An Act proposing an Amendment TO oeC-
ton 10 of Article II of the Constitution
of the State of Delaware in relation to
the Journals of the Legislature.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives Of the State Of Delaware in General As
sembly met (two-thirds OF all the members elected
o each House agreeing theretol;
Section l. That Section 10 Of Article II OF the
Constitution Of the State Of Delaware be amended
by striking out all Of said section lO OF Article lis
and inserting in lieu thereof the following;
Section TO- Each House shall keep journal OF
its proceedings, and publish the same Immediately
alter every session, except such parts as may re-
quire secrecy. The names Of the members voting
for and against any bill Joint resolution except
IN relation to adjournment sha on the hnal vote be
entered on the iournal and the yeas and nays oi
the members on any question shall at the desire OF
any member, be entered on the journal; NO Dill OF
Joint resolution, pt in relation to adjournment
shall pass either House unless the hnal vote snall
have been taken by yeas and nays nor without the
concurrence Of majority OF all the members elected
~ ''-- ' D. W. CAMPBELL.
Speaker Of the House.
mo M. MENDiNHALL.
President Of the Senate.
Approved this the thirteenth day OF April a. u
SIMEON S. PENNEyILL,
Governor
|. Charles S Richards, Secretary of State Of the
State Of Delaware, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct copy OF Subah-
tute for House Bill No. lyg, entitled An Act Pro,
posing an Amendment to Section ~ OF Arueie u OF
the Constitution Of the State OF Delaware IN reanon
to the Journals OF the Legislature, as the same ap-
pears on the enrolled Bill filed in the office OF the
Secretary Of State. and approved BY the Governor
April thirteenth A. D. 1911, which said Bill propos-
ing such Amendment to the Constitution OF this
Staee is published in accordance with the require
uent Of the Constitution Of the State
nj TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have
hereunto set my hand and oilSal
f-S.l seal at Dover, this tweniy-thrd day
Of Iuly, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twelve. !
CHARLES S. RICHARDS,
Secretary Of Stase.
Milford chronicle., 1912-08-16

Schurman Minister to Greece.
President Taft nominated Jacob G.
Schurman, formerly of Cornell Uni
Versity, to be minister to Greece.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-02
WORDS FROM HOME.
Statement That May be Investigate
ed Testimony Of Annapolis
Citizens.

When an Annapolis citizen comes
TO the front. telling his friends and
neighbors of his experience, you
can rely on his sincerity. The state
ments of people residing in far
away places do not command your
confidence. Home endorsement is
the kind that backs Doan's Kidney
Pills. Such testimony is convincing.
Investigation proves it true. Below
is statement of an Annapolis resi-
dent. No stronger proof of merit
can be had.
Mrs. Charles Ziehlke, SO West
street. Annapolis, Md, says Il had
great deal of trouble from back
and kidneys My back panied almost
constantly. and often ! was dizzy and
nervous. Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised, obtained a supply at
Green's Drug Store, and as they help
ed me at once,I continued using them
until l was cured. have had no re-
currence of my trouble. In 1909 |
gave a public statement. telling of
my experience and at the present
time am glad to confirm my former
statement.
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan' 3
and take no other.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-02
CLUB WHERE SILENCE REIGNS
London (Eng.) Institute Should Have
q ouIetIng Effect on Tired
Nerves.

A club In which the human voice is
rarely heard has just been opened in
London. AS the name, the National
Deaf club, would imply, the members
are deaf or are deaf mutes. CONVEX
sation is carried on by oral or manu-
al signs. Even the solitary waiter
chef never offers an audible comment
on the weather.
There are no bells in the club, the
assumption being that If they were to
ring nobody would notice them. I'm
der the doorplate button resembling
an electric bell-push certainly does ex-
list, but when pressed there Is no re-
sponsive purring in the club two floors
above the level of the street; instead
a red light is automatically switched
on, and the members know that some
one is at the door. Similarly when
the services OF the waiter are in
voked, It is red light in his sanctum
which is the agent
Six years ago the National Deaf
club was started in q cafe. So rapid
has been its growth that recently
larger premises were acquired, and
these were opened by the president,
whose deafness has not prevented him
from conducting very successful bus
mess. Another remarkable member,
who is a deaf mute, is responsible
for the railway system of Smyrna, and
commands an army Of workmen Of
various nationalities by means of
signs.
The club numbers 100 men and so
women, and included in its appoint
ments is billiard table where disap-
pointed EXPLANATIONS are never heard.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-02
oBEnNe A DEsPoT's WHIMs
Emperor Paul Of Russia Was Violent
and Eccentric to the Verge
Of Insanity.

Endless are the stories which are
told Of Emperor Paul's 1T07-1S0l)
violence and eccentricities. writes
A. J. G. Hare in Studies in Russia-"
One OF his fancies was that everyone
he met. wherever he met them, must
get out Of their carriages and sledges.
stand In the mud or on the ice and
make him bow. This was. Of course.
considered the greatest bore possible.
One day there was a poor. dancing
master who was going TO give some
lessons. and he had nothing but q
pair Of very thin pumps on. He was
dreadfully afraid Of encountering the
emperor, for II was the depth OF
winter, and the ground was covered
with snow and ice: and he thought
II he did his feet would certainly be
frostbitten. AS he went along he saw
TO his horror that the emperor was
coming; there was no way Of turn.
ing aside; he must meet him. He de-
termined at once that the only way
was to pretend not TO see the en-
peror. and TO turn the other way.
Paul was not to be outwitted. He
stopped at once and sent one Of his
escort to see why the dancing mas
ter had not obeyed his orders. The
poor man pleaded not having seen the
emperor, and implored not to be
forced to get out, on account of his
thin shoes. The emperor would not
hear Of IT, Let him walk round and
IL that will amuse him; and since he
is too blind to see me. tell him that
desire for the future that he will
always. at all times, wear green
shades over ais eyes"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-02
Taking Their Time.

1T seems to me-" said the man who
looked at his watch frequently, that
these pay-as-you-enter cars stop
longer to let of passengers than the
oldfashioned cars do. Am right?
"You are" said the conductor, "and
the reason is that people who wish to
leave press the button and then sit
still till the car stops, and we have to
wait till they walk the whole length
of the car. Under the old system they
couldn't be so independent. Before
they could catch the eye of the con-
ductor most passengers not only had
to stand up, but to walk half way back
to the door, SO by the time the car
stopped they were right there ready to
step of. The new way may be more
convenient. but 1t eats up time"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-02

The work of raziug the old brick
building on West street that for years
contained the Odd Fellows Hall, and
was also the local office of the Adams
Express Company, has been complet-
ed and soon the contractors will begin
the construction of the new hall for
the local lodge. 1t will be a fine
structure, costing $40. 600. The Sew
ern improvement and Construction
Company has tie contract.