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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
RADICAL ACTION
IS CONTEMPLATED
Neutrality Laws With Mexico NAV
Be Repealed-Would Help
Rebels
PRESIDENT PLANS CONFERENCE
Advisers To President Contend That
Aid Should Not Be Given De-
priving Arms and Supplys.

Washington, July 24.-Repeal Of
neutrality laws with Mexico, which
now prevent the constitutionalists or
other 1nsurrectos from securing arms
or ammunition, is being seriously con-
s1dered by President Wilson and his
advisors, it was learned on the highest
authority.
The president planned to call con-
ference Of senate and house leaders
to consider this drastic step in the
Mexican situation.
Representative Flood, chairman of
tho house foreign affairs committee,
and Senator Bacon, chairman of the
senate foreign relations committee:
had appointments at the White House
to discuss the Mexican situation.
The effect of the annulment of the
neutrality laws would put guns and
ammunition In unlimited quantities
into the hands of those opposing the
Husrta government
The administration is reluctant to
take this step because of the certainty
Of increased bloodshed and strife.
But close advisers are urging such &C.
ton In a spirit of fair play.
They contend that by making NUM-.
tons of war contraband this govern
ment is defeating the very principle
of the neutrality law; that by deprlv-
ing the constitutionalists of oppor-
tunity to secure supplies they are
virtually aiding Huerta.
Present Position inconsistent.
II this government is not to recog-
nize the Huerta administration, in all
fairness, 1t is claimed, aid should not
be given him by depriving his foes Of
arms and ammunition.
There is now in force neutrality
pact with Mexico entered into under
the last administration which prohib-
its the importation of war material
into the republic. President Taft also
issued neutrality proclamation un-
der which many cartridges for Mex
lean insurgents were seized.
Repeal of the proclamation can be
euecteQ Dy executive Order, out an
nulment of the neutrality laws af-
fecting Mexico would require action
by both the senate and house.
Complaints from Americans in Mex
leo of personal outrage and property
damage are flooding the state depart.
ment. One was presented by Repre-
sentative Kahn of California on behalf
of Californians owning large planta-
tons at Mercedes, in Tobasco prov
ince. ,.& o.
The Californians declare that their
loss was $685. 200, that several towns
had been sacked, their plantation
buildings burned and laborers driven
off. -.--
Americans at the ranches barely
escaped with their lives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, July 23.-Wheat-July,
87ssc; Sept, $3.50; Dec, 921hc. Cash
close on track: No. hard, 913sc; No.
1 Northern, 9%@90Bc; to arrive,
S9ssc; No. 2 Northern, S7A@8S%c;
No. 3 Northern, S5% @86%c; No. 3
yellow corn, 59k@6Oc; No 4 corn,
56@58kc; No. white oats, $500
3sAc; to arrive, 3Sc; No. oats, 500
SIC; barley, 43@55c; fax, $1.3:A; to
.~~ive S1.371A
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, July Wheat July,
861sc; Sept, SIC; Dec, 9O5sc. Corn
July. 61ssc; Sept, 62Ac; Dec, $3.50.
Oats-July, 39Mc; Sept, 4OAc; Dec,
42Tc. Pork-July, $22.lO; Sept, $21.-
AZ. Butter-Creameries, 25@26c.
Eggs -16c. Poultry-Chickens, 15c;
springs, 100; turkeys, 19c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
south SD. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, July 23.-Cattle
Steers, $6.50@8.5O; cows and heifers,
34.50@725; calves, s6.00@10,25; feed
ers, $4.30@7.25. Hogs$S70@9.06.
Sheep Shorn lambs, $4.00@7.0O;e
shorn wethers, $4.50@4.75; shorn
ewes, $200@4.25.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, July 23.-Cattle-Beeyes,
$7.20@9.1O; Texas steers, $7.00@8.00;
Western steers, $7.10@8.20; stockers
and feeders, $3.O0@7.S5; cows and
heifers, $3.S0@S.50; calves, $S.25@
HOO. Hogs-Light $9.15@9.55; mixed,
$8.5O@955; heavy, $S.65@9.40; rough,
$S.O5@S.SO; pigs, s750@9.25. Sheep
Native, $4.10@5.00; yearlings, $3.50
6.25; lambs, $5.25@7.35.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
PORTUGAL is FACING CRISIS
Revolution Develops Serious stua-
ton In New Republic.

Madrid, July Travellers arriv.
ing here from Portugal declare the
present revolutionary movement in
that country to be of most impor-
tant character and that even support
ers of the Republican government
consider the situation as most Sc
rious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, July 23-Wheat-On track
and to arrive, No. l hard, 91Mc; No. l
Northern, 90Mc; No. 2 Northern,
88Mc; July, s9Ac; Sept, 90Mc; Dec,
92Ac. Flax-On track and to arrive,
$1.39A; July. $1.3S; Sept. $1.39M;
Oct, $1.40.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
new HAVEN IS ExONERATED
Neither Engineer Nor Road NeaIi.
oent in Connection With Wreck.

Bridgeport, Conn, July 24.-Nei.
Their Engineer Doherty nor the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail.
road was guilty of criminal negli-
gence in connection with the wreck at
Stamford on June IL, according to
the finding of Coroner Phelan.
The finding is based on the death
of Ada Pearl Kelley of Chicago, one
of the passengers killed in the Pull
man car Skylark, which was tele.
scoped. Her death is classed as "ac.
cidental"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
LOSSES SAID TO ST HEAVY
ians Capture Bulgarian Town
After Hot FIGHT.

Servians Capture Bulgarian Town
After Hot Fight.
Belgrade, July 24.-It was announc-
ed here that the Servians had cap.
tured Belgradouck, Bulgaria, after q
hot fight. Losses on both sides are
said to have been considerable. The
hottest fight is said to have been at
st. Nicholas.
Notwithstanding the meeting of the
peace delegates at Nish both the
Greeks and Servians continue their
operations against the Bulgarians and
it is not known that the Roumanian
advance toward Sofia has been halted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-07-24
FAIL TO AGREE on RATES
Western Passenger Agents In Confer
ence at Chicago.

Western Passenger Agents In Confer
ence at Chicago.
Chicago, July 24.-General passen-
ger agents and counsel Of Western
and Southwestern railroads who met
in Chicago to revise interstate rates
adjourned without reaching an agree.
ment. Another meeting has been
called by Eben E. Mcleod, chairman
of the Western Passenger association
for next week.
The rate experts met for the pur-
pose of changing the schedules to con-
form to the 2-cent passenger fare de-
cision recently handed down by the
supreme court of the United States
IN favor of the state of Minnesota.
I'VE were unable to come to any
understanding" said Chairman Nc
Leod. 1T Is entirely probable that we
Will have to confer almost daily from
now until the time limit expires and
It may be difficult to even complete
the revision by that time. We realize.
however, that it must be done by
Wilson's Candidate Wins.
Sussex, N. j., July 24.-Archibald G.
mart, Democrat, was elected to Ia,
mousse from the Sixth congressional
district to succeed the late JAMES, M.
TN. Hart has had the support ~
PFsAident Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
RATS AS HEALTH MENACE
SUBJECT OF CIVIC TALKS
Woman Advocates of Cleaner Mar
kets for Washington Hear Fed
eral Service Methods.

Members OF the womans welfare de-
partment Of the National Civic Fedora
ton. which is waging a fight for cleaner
markets for Washington. listened to lee
lures on the rat and it's determination
delivered by Surgeon General Rupert
Blue of the United States public health
service and Assistant Surgeon General
William c. Rucker at a meeting held
yesterday in the Southern building. Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins presided.
DR.. Blues talk was a general discus
sion on the rat as menace to health
DIR. Rucker described modes of extermi-
mating rats and recited incidents of anti
rat campaigns which have been carrie ed
on by the public health service. He e%-
hibited number of rat-killing devices
used by the service and several freak de-
vices which the service has been asked
to adopt at various times.
After his talk he answered questions
regarding rat determination asked by
members of the federation. He gave
formulas for rat poison and details OF
rat-proof construction, which, he said,
was the surest way to get rid of such
rodents. DR.. Rucker said that if tine
ington will refuse to deal with merchants
whose stalls are rat-ridden, great i'm
provement in the nature Of their places
Of business will soon take place.
BY proper construction and the safe
guarding of all refuse cans any market
can be made absolutely free from rats,
DR.. Rucker said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Patti in Washington.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
In communication to The Star printed
Tuesday afternoon under the caption
"Adelina PATHS Birthday and signed
"Juliette NJ. Babbitt,' the statement is
made that Adelina Patti appeared at the
National Theater Wednesday night of
the week of February 10. 1883, in Semi
ramide." The statement is very near
correct, but my record shows that the
performance was Tuesday, February ~.
was present that night. The cast was as
follows: Arsace. Nine. Schalchi: 1Assur,
NJ. Durot Idreno, Sig. Clociio; Oroe, Sig.
Month; L'Ombra di Nino, Sig. Costa
Semiramide, Mime. Adel!na Patti.
The opera for Wednesday night was
William Tell with Sig. Galassi as Tell
and Mile. Dottl as Matilda. Monday
night was Faust" with Alban: as Mar
gherita; Friday night, "Rigoletto." with
A1bani, and Saturday matinee Patti APP
peared as Violetta in La Traviata," as
stated.
Monday evening, November Z. 1853.
ington at Carusi's Saloon now New Ly-
ceun). corner Of 18th and c streets, with
Ole Bull the renowned violinist. and
Maurice Strakosch, the great pianist. she
was then ten years of age and was adj
vertised as SignOr.na Patt, the musical
phenomenon. 1t was stated that she sang
entirely by ear, and she executed some of
the most difficult pieces in q manner
which would have been credtable to the
most experienced vocalist.
A. L. MUDD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
GETS Z CENTS FOR $11O WORTH.
Eleven-Year-0ld Boy Admits Theft
to Judge De Iacv.

Eleven-year-old George Sellman of 1873
Iinger court northwest, arraigned before
Judge De Lacy yesterday afternoon on
three charges of larceny. frankly admit
ted to the judge that he had taken three
rings from Miss Alberta V. Butler. valued
at $40 and had sold the lot for cents.
lie was put on probation by Judge De
Lacy a few months ago, when he
acknowledged the truth of "a charge of
larceny placed against him then. Chief
Probation Officer John Dillon told the
court that the boy had been a good pro-
bat oner.
The only explanation the boy made was
that he saw the rings lying on a table
in Miss Buffers house to which he had
Just taken some clothes No one was
near. and the temptation proved too
much for him. The same day he met a
boy friend and asked him if he would
give m cents for one of the rim s.
set with a diamond as he was hungry
he said. and wanted TO boy bun. A
little later he sold heavy gold wedding
ring and another diamond ring to
another boy for cents He told the boys
he found the rings. They were recovered
Detective Stringfellow of the third pre-
= net arrested George on suspicion Mon
day He persistently denied the theft
unit. yesterday. when he related the
whole story to the detective, and later to
the jude.
With Mrs Sellman's approval, jude De
Lacy sentenced the boy to the National
Training School for Boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Today. Cant. scott. Tonight.

10U"!' VHpt. ScUtt 1Un1S"''
South pole expedition at Garden, AZ; 9th
ST. Orchestra Tomorrow and Saturday.
Chattanooga" Great war drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
GIVE INTERESTING RECITAL.
Advanced Pupils of Sidney Lloyd
Wrightson Appear in Concert.

The advanced pupils of Sidney Lloyd
Wrightson gave recital in the ballroom
Of the Raleigh Hotel last evening, which
was attended by a large and appreciative
audience.
Those who took part included Miss Beu-
lah L. Harper, contralto: Miss Mabel Ben
zler, soprano; Charles ID. Church. tenor;
Miss Mary 7. Hall, soprano; Henry Pur-
cell Veazie. baritone; Miss Faye r. Bum
phrey, contralto; Richard p. Bacl1in, ten
or: Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler. soprano:
George ii. Miller, bass; W. Roland Carter.
baritone, with Miss Julia Huggin as ac-
companist for the song cycle and Mrs.
John L. Downs for the soloists in the firsr
part of the program.
The program was varied and Of a high
class of selections, each Of which Was
rendered In a manner to win cordial app
plause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
CAR HITS CARRIAGE.
Four Occupants of the Latter Sustain
Cuts and Bruises,

Four women and colored driver mar
rowly escaped possible serious injury
yesterday afternoon when a carria ge
owned by DIR. George n. Acker of 913
18th street northwest, in which they were
riding, was struck by street car at 18th
and streets northwest.
The carriage was occupied by Mrs.
George NJ Wallace Miss l.. A. Acker
Mrs. NJ. c. Smylie and Mrs c. NJ Ham,
NETT. The women had been to the home
of Mrs. NJ. J. Hunt. at 1928 street
northwest, to attend a missionary meet
ing. and We're being taken to their homes
by Miss Acker
The carriage was going south on 18th
street and was turning into \ street
when a car of the Anacostia line in
charge of Conductor George Scott and
Motorman William Anderson, struck the
vehicle. The carriage was upset and Miss
Acker and the driver We're thrown clear
of the wreckase. The other women how
ever. We're pinioned in the wreckage
The women were assisted to the Ala bama
apartments, where medical aid was sum-
moned. all of them having sustained
bruises or slight cuts. About 500 dam
age was done to the carriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
But One Case Discovered Among Cat
tie in Territory Near Washington

Recent examinations by the health de-
partment failed to show the prevalence
to any extent of tuberculosis in cattle on
farms in the District, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, according to a report issued by the
department.
The total number of cattle examined
was 1,Js0. and but one of the animals
was condemned on account of the disease
According to the report. smallpox is on
the decrease in the District of Columbia
There are only two patients afflicted with
this malady who are quarantined in the
smallpox hospital. Diphtheria and scarlet
fever conditions are the same as la st
week. with 20 cases Of the former dis
ease recorded and TO cases of the latter.
Deaths during the week which ended
February l.. were IL less than the num-
Der reported for the corresponding week
year ago. there being 135 recorded, as
against 146 for 1872. Births during the
week were the same as the number Of
deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
ADDRESSES GAELIC SOCIETY.
Prof. Cross of North Carolina Dis
cnsses Irish Romance.

The Gaelic Society of Washington at
its meeting last night, in the New VIII
lard Hotel. was addressed by Prof. Tom
Poet Cross of the University of North
Carolina. Prof. Cross is an authority on
Irish romance and English literature.
Miss Jennie u. Glennan directed the
musical program. She was assisted in the
entertainment by Mrs. Harold Whalen,
Miss Caroline Manning. Howard Cook,
T. L. Moore, Eugene Waiter and AGA
Arundel. DR.. Joseph Dunn, professor OF
Gaelic at Catholic University. presided.
The next meeting of the organization
will be held in the National Theatef
March , John Mccormack, Irish tenor.
will sing a number of songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
MILITARY SCHOOL SHOOT.
BordentoWn and St. Johns Tied in
Eastern League Matches.

Results of the fifth in the series of
league rifle shooting matches between
military schools for the national trophy
10 be presented by the War Department
have been announced as follows:
In the Eastern League. Bordentown
Military Institute and St Johns of Man.
Illus, y. V. both of whom won their
matches this week, are still tied for first
place. The results follow:
Bordentown. 500: New York Academy,
SE3; ST. Johns. 800; Randolph. Morris
town. y. j.. $50; New Mexico, S31 (won
by default from Grard, Philadelphia
Nazareth Hall. Nazareth, Pa. SIS (won
by default from Miami Military Insti-
tute).
In the Western League. Wentworth
Military Academy is leading, closely fol-
lowed by Culver. Ind, Military Academy
and Harvard Military School of Los An
geles. Cal The results follow:
Culver. 800: Missouri. 747 Hitchcock, San
Rafael. Cal. S34: Kemper Boonville, Mo-.
ST.; Harvard. Los Angeles. Cal. S74:
Kentucky, ItO; Wentworth Academy.
a24; St. Johns, Wis, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
ANACOSTIA.

Officers of the congregation of the Con
gress Heights Methodist Episcopa
Church have been selected for the follow.
ing year as follows: Trustees. Charlie.
A. Guide. president: John o. Stewart, Her
bert Talbert, John T. Dean. J. p. Tai
bert. Phillip Magruder, secretary; Ed
ward Slocum and Walter Ballard. The
stewards selected are Charles A. Guide
Phillip 3. Magruder. recording steward
Walter Ballard, Mrs. Edward Slocum
Miss Florence Guide, Miss Helen GUIDE
Mrs. Stephen H. Wright. Haswell Ma
gruder and Thaddeus Duvall. Mrs. VIII.
liam Houlton. it was decided, should act
as member Of the board by reason of the
position which she occupies as presiden,
OF the Ladies' Aid Society. Interesting
financial reports have been issued by the
trustees Of the last years work. which
shOW that the current expenses of the
parish were met without the necessity OF
holding any unusual events to raise the
money. The debt on the church has also
been reduced during the year.
DR.. George c. Havenner, president OF
the Minnesota Avenue Improvement AS
ISOLATION, yesterday made known the
members of the new committees for the
association during the coming year. as
follows: Membership. Edwin o. Linger,
chairman; sewer, water and lights. j. u.
Herbert, chairman, and Edward F.
Wood: railways, Charles f. Lnger. chair
man. and DIR. Upton s. Howser; fire and
police protection, Albert B. Havenner
chairman; press. w. w. Tolson; schools
Lloyd w. Biddle. chairman. and Rev.
George M. Cummings; streets and side
walks, William Scantlebury. jr., chair
man, and DR.. Upton s. Howser; parks
and parking. Edward f. Wood, chair
man, and William Scantlebury. jr.; pub
lie health, DIR. Upton S. Howser. chair
man, and Dr.. George c. Havenner.
The February meeting OF the Suitland
Improvement Association was held last
evening at the residence OF w. A. Har-
risOn. The committee in charge of the
question Of erecting a town hall SUBJ
mitted a report which indicated that this
hall probably will be butt in the neal
future. Robert f. Bradbury, chairman
of the special committee selected to n
vestigate the possibility of filling in Penn
sylvania avenue extended. east from the
Bowen road, in order to do away with
the large rayine. reported much progress
Charles E. Entwisle. chairman Of the
railroad committee. reported progress.
Special exercises commemorating Wash
ington's birthday are to be held tomor-
row afternoon in the Van Buren, and
Ketcham school buildings in Anacostia.
At the Van Buren, School, Rev. Samuel
W. Grafflin, pastor of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopa' Church, is to be the
speaker while at the ketcham School
DR.. James A. Watson of Anacosti3 is to
deliver the principal address Various
tahleauX. recitatiOns. vocal and inStru-
mental selections will be contributed at
each school. i'm which the children of the
schools will take part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
BILL CARRIES CLAUSE
FOR BIG HEATING PLANT
Twenty of Government Build
ings Also to Be Lighted
From Central Station.

A central heating and lighting plant
for twenty of the big government build
ings is provided for in an item in the
sundry civil bill and which was APP
proved by the House yesterday evening
during the discussion of the measure. The
sum of 81 .Iy4. 104 IS authorized to be OK
pended for this plant. which is TO be
erected on land and wharf property be
longing to the United States. situated ON
Water street southwest. between l"th
and 18th streets. Chairman fuzseraio
of the appropriations committee defend
ed the item on the ground that 1t WOULD
result in a great saving to the govern
ment about $4,000 annually. He spoke
~ the success Of the plant which Is now
onarated to heat and light tHe SapiDoi'
the library Of Congress anu the otner
government buildings in that nelshDor
Soo6 When the new plant is completed
II Is to be cohlec'eu "p W." ~
plant. s. 90 .ha Dis
.rict which was passed during the con-
sideration of the bill, was tnat me- eas .
IN, the nav OF plate printers assistants
i'm IN. bureau OF engraving and pruning
from 81 ~ 10 $50 day. MT. fuZsera'u
axnlained 1nat about 800 young women
we're now employed as plate PRIMERS
eistants and that their WORK eii'i'ieo '''e''
10 an increase In pay
After considerable discussion the House
voted to retain in the bill AN item author
izing the expenditure OF sioi'oo~ loi 'nI i
purchase Of ten and q 1racuoii acieS s,, ~
land 10 be added to the Zoo Park The
land i'm question lies between the western
boundary of the park and Connecticut
avenue, from Cathedral avenue TO khnsie
| road. Mr. Fitzgerald explained tnat !,
- lo,d u-as not now condemned and
purchased by the government buildings
would be erected on it and an opportunity
| to add 10 the park would be lost
| The House also agreed 10 an item Va
s15 oGo for refurnishinS and repairing the
White House This added TO an APP
preparation already provided for the same
| nurDose MAILING total OF $4,000 to bt
expended ON the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
HAS RECORD OF Sc YEARS.
John L. Elliott, Post Office Employe,
Observes Seventy-Sixth Birthday.

John L. Elliott, said to be one of the
oldest governmental employees in this
city, was seventy-six years old today He
has been employed in the Post Office De-
partment for fifty-siX years: ever since
he came to this city more than half a.
century ago.
Mr. Elliott. who, it is said enjoys good
health. observed his birthday quietly He
was born in Wilmington. Del. February
- 1887. coming to this city during
Buchanans administration. He was at
one time assistant chief of the inspection
division in the Post Office Department
He has twice been married, but both
wives are dead
Mr. Elliott was in one of the companies
of .'home guards during the civil war;
He has resided at his present residence,
7O9 18th street northwest. for more than
forty years. He has brother. William
T. Elliott, living in New York; a sister.
Miss Elizabeth Elliott, living here, and a
second sister. Mrs. Joseph II. Baily, liv-
ing in Chicago Heights. ILL.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
INDIANS ON WAY TO NEW YORK
Will Attend Corner Stone Laying of
Harbor Monument.

A. dozen tall. richly bronzed Indians
from the west have arrived here en- route
to New York to attend he corner stone
laying there Saturday Of the monument
to be erected in the harbor to the Amerf-
can Indian.
Hollow Horn Bear, a Sioux. has been
selected as the orator for Indians who
attend the ceremonies The Sioux, Chip
pewas. Crows, Cheyennes. Flatheads,
Grosventres, Arickarees and Mandans
will each have one or more represent
atves
They will be in direct charge of Maj.
James Mclaughlin. veteran Indian IN
spector, who knows them well.