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The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

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g 1ne next day Asbeneeee wsnt vii
the geplo9f1t Il Wa6 1ur him 70 ~
spade and pick wheeover . place Waa
pointed out He Was : faffhfsl az.
ser. He was not looled upon a ~
i br1iny. hut not5ifne vaa furrea 81
| that s. di,n.t r,sc- .,.,,.t a.
j mater az facf 49, - rce,,sr- :
conceal - Ine eeoloeist was looking
i Aor specimens Of cerfa1n period
ana anything discovered would hAvs
NO commercial value. He came te
reGlixe that It was greed with the
young man. and ON the last day oi
On him. He nretsn1.S = er1 .t'e -. -.
ver-heartn~ xs~s- @ rr
,. neser r. sscrs.~ rS.4 ..N.s -,
ne nad been paid on. the young man
- s%@ue as = saagnt bike tor the, house
y nis Iatner. ana ho cut all the cor
hoIs ne could In getting there.
Wen?" asked the old man. who
was down at the rate Wafchine for
Silver ore. dAd!" was gasped.
Ebenexer. don't fool With me!s
won't It's silver ore-a milliou
collars worth Of It, ana he isn't 70
Ing to say word to the widow!.
and w.
Going to marry the widow and her
daughter. During the two weak
we've boarded there I've made myself
now and do the same. - = :
Ebenexer, how do I shape up AZ .
man wanting to get married aein p
rolerably well. but you can make
q big Improvement, You want 3 shave
and haircut. Get rid Of those oid
whiskers. Have your hair dyed.
Throw away your plug Of tobacco for
week. Get white shirt and grease
your boots"
You know / don't know the Wild
der. It's pretty brash to walk into Z
time and tell her you want to marry
her"
You needn't tell her the first time.
Just let her see that you admire her
ana talk about how lonesome You
are"
Ebeneser. don't believe I've got
the sand. Your mother had to pop
the question or it would never have
been popped. / can face a man OF =
bull. but when It comes to women I'm
a. .!sea ssmid he's. =. a Tsbnit Ta6 y ~, -,
sudden inspiration came to him.
maybe I'm wrong about it. Come to
bit queer. It might scare her II you
made a sudden proposal. It's reason
able that she ought to be given q little
1t surely ts, but what about that
geolo810t Teller? Won't he be chip
PIN tn?"
He won't II you help me carry out
. plan that has come to me?"
Shoot her of"
Sarah would marry me tomorrow
II asked her to-
Wa11?"
Can't you see? II were the Wild
ow's son-in-iaw-if she had conf
dence in me ~ a member of the tam.
ily-if was there to warn her against
that geologist-if I was there to tell
her forty times q day what q good old
day you we're"
'Ebenexer, you talk WELL" inter
II am glad you see II. You are 20
ing to marry, primarily. for n sflver
mine. You know what primarily
means. don't you 7"
Never mind the DANCED word!"
but you must tall In love with the
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

A young man in New Jersey has not
missed Sunday school once in the last
ten years. Still, anybody who must
live in New Jersey has unusual need
Of religious consolation.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09
TENER ELECTED,

Succeeds Thomas J. Lynch ~ Leader
Of National League.
New York, Dec. 9.-John K. Tener.
governor of Pennsylvania, was this
afternoon. elected president of the
National League Of Professional Baso-
ball Clubs. to succeed Thomas ].
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

With Governor Tener as the grand
mogul in the National League, per-
haps there will be q chance in the
ranks OF the umpires for all the ex-
governors
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09
BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births were reported
to the ONCE Of the city clerk today:
Thomas BENJAMIN Boyd and wife.
1895 Bolles, Dec. 4, boy.
Chester l. Collins and wife, 111s
Kansas Ave-, Dec. 2, boy.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

And the trimming that was recent
~ administered to Boss Barnes Of New
York has probably shattered his be-
lief in Santa Claus.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

That boy who sees everything up
side down and the girl who does
everything backwards have profita-
BILE future before them. II they will
work out as a vaudeville team.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state journal II . member Of the
A.sociated PrsRe and rsceives the full day
telegraph report Of that great nowS NJ
GanisAf1on Tor the exclusive afternoon
publication In Topeka.
The news u rocelved m The State Jous.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09
A simple Remedy for Dandruff.
(Trom Modern Medicfne.l

Inc following PRESCRIPTION VIII quick
~ destroy dandrun. stop the itching
and stimulate the growth Of the hair.
Zandolin one ounce, resorcin one dram.
witch basel seven ounces, mix and rub
into the scalp thoroughly with finger
tirs once q day.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Neither side can hope to accomplish
much In Mexico until Jack London
and Richard Harding Davis arrive and
begin to run things.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

might be well to suggest to Presiden
Huerta that he do his skipping early
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Mrs. Hooker McEroy. Evan~s,,cs,
spirituaIist was called away, 20 her lee
lures viii Do postponed for the present
se'ss ss.ns k:x At c s:1s 1 I.ss.
-.:s.d % ns:'i e: o.. as. ssi' T. S. ss.1ase It's
7. A. Cable. member Of the public
utilities commission, win leave tonixhf
for Marshall. Mo-, where he viii speak
Of Pnbc on efore
KansaA, Gable will go to Chicago to IN
fers t ut.a asss now pending be-
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 8c-6c dox- Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
The ladies Of the First Christian church
Will hold bazaar at that church tomor-
PIE supper that s.s0
Why not stop worrying and buy several
SSRhss %Rsms Of oca Of sais By AZ:
zercherss. Crosby BIOS. % Mills 3. d. Co..
Ralph Peterson. Price 5oc.-Adv. : -
Elmer Daley. .lIesed sy.nssl!st.
was bound over ON 500 bond this morn
Why not stop wo,ry5ns and buy several
Williams farrell. for sale by Halrs.
Ralph Peterson. Price toc.-Adv.
See the splendid show at the Iris 20
night--Adv.
Members Of the Panama Exposition
building commission will meet in Kansas
City, Kan, Wednesday afternoon Final
alterations OF the revised plans for the
Kansas building ut the San Francisco ex-
position win be made 1t the Kansas City
meeting.
". E. Jefrrey. Dentist. los Kansas ave.
Adv.
Anderson's New Fashion Auto livery
you want . taxi or touring car. New cars
and quick service. Ia West Fifth--Adv.
Secretary Of State Charles H. SESSIONS
left this afternoon for 0a1fna, where he
will dffend the annual conventions Of
explain the legal side Of the new election
ana ballot laws In Kansas and viii also
discuss the new state automobile tax law.
Before returnfng 70 Topeka. eessions I'll
annual convention Of the eouthwegtern
Editorial Association Both 9essions and
e,.s ststs v1.p ASditor y: :; Dsvis vill speak =
Tho knights ana Ladies Of Security
band will give dance q etsinberIs ha3l
ana ' friends q tie <. I Z & q So b
ifsehins p;d Dr;ed &scaroni & SpsehettE
0ncoss 10Dt 90 TonR gxoeGs--AAy.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Probably General Porfirio Dias will
not take his shirt Off and Jump in
merely on the assurance Of Huerta
that the waters fine.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

good thing. But who. when 1t 10 over.
is going to eet the boycotted eggs?
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

That Texan who shot two bears and
choked one to death probably mistook
them for Nexicans.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Chicago, Dec. s.-0rant park, the big
front yard Of Chicago's downtown dis
trict, win be utilized this year for the
nrst time ~ an ice skating rink. ac-
cording to . decision reached today. A
large area In Grant park. probably the
depression opposite Harrison street.
where two aviatorB lost their lives q
few years ago. win be Hooded and
warming rooms and check rooms win
be provided. Another important ar
rangement now under discussion among
the South park commissioner, II the
proposed erection Of tobogg1p slides In
Jackson and Washington parlrs.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09
MEGAR0 OUT ON Bail
Tho Police Fan to Mako . Case
AGnan0t Him. !.

. NsW1xk, yDges sosA@Ihea police have
failed to make out q case against
Armand 1egaro. the young drug clerk
charged with assault with q poisoned
needle against Mrs. Marjorie Graft,
bride Of . week. a. she sat In q thea
ter box last Thursday. In 20 ruling
today, the committing magistrate re-
from $4,000 to $1,000. Megaro fur
nished bail and was released.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Elmer Daley. alleged EVANGELIST
charged with deserting hts child Wife
was bound over on 500 bond this mor0r
tns and will. be tried by jury In the di0.
tr1ct court.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Why not stop worrying and buy several
copies OF Book Of Ramblings by Myra
Williams farrell. for sale by Ha1Ys,
Zercher's, Crosby Bros. Mills b. q. Co..
Ralph Peterson. Price 60c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

=. A. Cable. member Of the public
utilities commission. win leave tonight
Tor Marshall, Mo-, where he will speak
Wednesday evening ON Public Ownershp
Of Public Uunties. Before returning to
Kansas, Gable will go to CHICAGO 10 In
vestigate rate questions now pending be-
fore the utilities commission.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Why not stop worrying and buy several
copies of Book of Ramblings by Nyra
Williams FARRELL. for sale by Ho1rs.
Zercher's. Crosby Bros, Mills b. q, Co..
Ralph Peterson. Price 60c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-09

Mrs. Hooker AcEroy. Evanrelical
spirftuaiist, was called away, 90 her lee
tures will be postponed for the present.
Roller skating at City paEk rink. Ladies'
Iree tonight New skates ana new man
ass"en''-Adv'
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
POLICE
ASK C|TY'S HEAD
FOR MOVIES" LAW
"Monsieur lie Maire" Is Urged to
Send Copy of Regulations
to Belgium.

From the chief of police of Brussels.
Belgium, the Commissioners have re-
ceived a letter addressed TO Monsieur
le Marie" asking for a copy of the Dis
trict regulations governing moving pic
ture shows and vaudeville houses, the
purpose being the adoption of ordi-
nances to safeguard the morality of the
children.
The following is the translation:
I'VE have the honor to ask you to
have the kindness 10 let US know II the
municipality of which you are the head
has promulgated some measure on the
subject of moving pictures. vaudeville
shows and posters.
IF in the affirmative We allow our
selves to ask for your kindness to tell
US of these measures, of their mode of
application. and OF the results they
have produced. This data has for its
object to allow the Societe Belgo de
public powers of our country to obtain
an efficacious measure 10 stop the Il
censes which act in a harmful manner
on the heart and mind Of the chill
dren."
The Commissioners have referred the
letter of the Major and Superintendent
Of Police. with the request that he for
ward a copy of the District regulations
governing the subject.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19

compiled by James T. Powers. the mu
torians claim that Turkey in tn,
Straw" is the oldest and most popular
dance music in this form extant.
During the past week E. NJ. Newman
Daid flying visit TO New York to clear
through the Customs House a set of
motion pictures of the scenes of the
Balkan war, which were obtained by
MIR. Newman's own operator.
Allan Fawcett is the author of Mas
ter Wits Players which Percy Has,
well will play in vaudeville next week.
In her support is Regan Hughston. Miss
liaswell Is a native of Washington and
was one of the charter members of the
old John Mccullough Dramatic Club
There are fifteen scenes in the new
oriental fantasy, "Turandot." produced
by the Messrs. Shuberts last week. The
locale is Pekin and all of the characters
are Chinese. The plot is highly imagin-
atlve and, when produced abroad by
Prof. Max Reinhardt, ..Turandot" was
described as a Chinese fairy tale.
The benches used in the first act of
The Travelling Salesman" were taken
from the old & o. station. where
they were in use for years. Their scar
red and worn appearance lends much
reality to the atmosphere Of the scene,
which represents the railway station at
Grand Crossing.
Memo" is a big Plymouth Rock
rooster who plays a prominent part IN
the after-piece of the Primrose and
Dockstader minstrel show this sea-
son While chickens are not usually
credited with much intelligence. Memo
Is said to be very good actor. know
ing all his cues and stage business"
quite as well as any human being.
THE Travelling Salesman" James
Forbes comedy. was the first play writ
ten with the thoroughly American char
acter. the drummer. as the central fig
ure. That Mr.. Forbes delineation of
the knight of the grip is true to life
Is evidenced by the fact that il has
received the Endorsement OF the United
Commercial Travellers and the Travel
ers' Protective Association.
Harry Holiday, now with Mrs. Fiske
in The High Road which will be an
early attraction at the National, in his
number of performances In given role,
probably stands next TO George Froth-
ingham with his record OF over 1900 per-
formances OF Friar Tuck in Robin
Hood" Mr.. Holiday was the original
Uncle Hewie in THE Virginian," play
ing the role for ten years to total of
2,3A performances. He probably knows,
as the actors say, every If" and
and but" of ii by this time.
Ina Claire, who will sing the title role
In The Quaker Girl" at the National.
is but eighteen years OF age. and Is said
to have stepped into the place left va
cant when Edna May left the American
stage. Her mother travels with her
and Is her chaperone and
business manager.
When Pcrcival Knight walks onto the
stage of the National as Tony Chute in
The Quaker Girl he will be seen for
the first time in Washington in a
straight role. Previously, he has always
character roles here, having
appeared as the waiter In Kitty
Grey" and as the jockey in The Ar
cadians."
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
VERA MAD5wORTa
ACAlEMU
DRAMATIC NOTES.

At the Poll concert tonight a young
Washington couple will make their pro-
fessional debut as singers.
| will shortly fill their annual engagement
| at the Columbia Theater.
Billy Watson and his famous Beef
Trust is booked to appear at the Ly-
ceum in the near future.
Julian Eltinge is booked for the week
! OF February in his new and improved
version OF THE Fascinating Widow"
Between Showers" is to be one Of
the February attractions at the Acad-
emy. Prominent in the cast are Charles
GrapeWin and Mike Donlin.
Madame Schumann-Heink will be the
soloist with the Philharmonic Society
of New York at the New National The
ater Tuesday afternoon.
Chaunccy Olcott's engagement at the
Columbia Theater this week will mark
his first appearance here under the
management of Henry Miller.
The Three Water Nymphs, who are
said to present the greatest diving act
I'm the annals of vaudeville, have been
engaged for Chase's inauguration week.
Supporting Julia Sanderson in THE
Sunshine Girl" when 1t comes to the
Columbia Theater next week, will be
Eva Davenport, Joseph Cawthorne and
Tom Lewis.
Before she went on the burlesQue
stage Nellie Florede was concert sing
cr. Her voice is exceptional, and has
none of the husky quality frequently
heard in the variues.
Monday night. January q. at Chase's
Theater. will be known as Missouri
Night" the Missouri society of this
city having voted to attend in a body,
accompanied by their families and
friends.
Samuel Ash, who will sing at Chase's
next week, is under contract for the
principal tenor role with Christie Nc
Donald in her new comic opera which
goes into rehearsal shortly.
During his fifth American, tour. Harry
Lauder will occupy the private car
.'Mayf1ower,' which in recent years has
been used by Theodore Roosevelt, VIII
liam II. Taft, and Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt.
Daniel Frohman has added Ethel
Barrymore to his list of stars who will
appear in their best known parts for
the Famous Players Film Company. II
already includes Mai Goodwin. Mrs
Fiske, Lily Langtry, William Faver-
sham and Julie Opp.
Christie Macdonald will leave the cast
Of THE Spring Maid and later will
begin rehearsing new comic opera
written for her by Harry B. Smith and
Nine. De GreSsac. The piece has as vet
no name. The music will be composed
by Victor Herbert.
Raymond Hitchcock and Flora Ia |
belle, I'm the great musical success, "The |
Red Widow" George Arliss In DIS |
raeli," and Frances Starr in THE Case
1f Becky will be February offerings |
1t the National. |
Charles J. Ross who is playing the |
leading male role in THE Passing Show |
Of 1922 played in the Passing Show" |
which was produced by George Lederer |
At the Casino theater, New York. about |
eighteen years ago. together with La
Petite Adelaide. who was then making |
her professional debut
Lew Dockstader is writing the pre-
face 10 q history on jis music. being
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Tight Skirts Called
Corrupters Of Men

DENVER, Col. Jan. 1s.-Women at a
meeting today declared that the tight
skirts of fashion are corruptors of men:
that the children's play. grounds are
breeding places of immortality; that the
public bath house Is demoralizing to
children and youth, and that the NOV
ing picture show is the greatest cor
ruptor of the morals of young girls.
clared Mrs. 8. B. Colburn, mot to have
evil thought when they look at young
girls from our best homes dressed in
these tight skirts, and with rouge on
their faces.
''why, 1t seems to me a woman might
as well wear nothing at all. The effect
Is almost the same"
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
KNIGHTS OF MOMUS
MEET NEXT SUNDAY
At ANNUAL Dinner
Reason, Sentiment, and Wit to
Abound at Evening Feast
at RauScher's.

The Knights of Momus, popularity
known as the Knockers Club" an
organization composed largely of print.
ers employed in the Government Print.
ing Office and on the newspapers OF
the city. have decided to hold their six.
teenth annual banquet at Rausoher's on
next Sunday night
Besides the members of the club, a
large number of statesmen and others
prominent in the Capitals life, will be
In attendance, as usual
The committees In charge of this
years affair are trying to make IL su-
perior to all others in the line of enter
tainment, and the Knockers" have al
ready built up reputation second only
to the Gridiron Club for real live ban
quets.
Following are the officers and commit
tees in charge this year:
Ihomas A. Bynum, president: Frank
ID. Smith, vice president; Edward Burk-
holder, recording secretary; J. A. Hus-
ton, financial secretary; NJ. A Roden-
hamer. treasurer; r. A. Julian, SER
geant-at-arms.
Guest committee-E. II. Ryan, chair
man; George d. Ellis. ]. L. Mccormick.
IL. b. Goodrell. George A. Tuttle. T. 7
Rowe. Daniel A. Gillin, Charles E. Yong
and John r. Lamson.
entertainment committee-Robert w.
Summers. chairman; Maurice Jarvis.
John +. Atkinson. Frank II. Long, A. c.
van Horn, Philip Nachman. Jason Wa
terman, and Louis L1ppincott.
PRINTING committee-A. ]. Arnold,
Mark III. Barnum, NJ. L. Stat
ler. Walter Sharp. and z. E. Geyer.
Reception committee-E. E. CaIhoon.
Howard G. Brown. Will 2
B. w. Butler. Wilson TT
Cook. William II. Cornish, John B, Dick
man. Titus F. Ellis. T. ]. Fitzwilliams.
Joseph Gibson. Oscar Il. Homer, Harry
Ii. Humble. Harry N. Kelchner, Frank
A. Kidd. Nj. l.. Leffer. Thomas A, Nc
Aloon, Thomas F. McKeon, joseph
Mann. John w. Nee. John w. Michael
John r. Purvis, Balsley Sauter, Michael
n. Serrano, w. s. Waudby, F.. N.
Whitehead. Joseph c. Whyte, Louis
Winter. Bert V. Wolf. and Harry W.
ZieSleT.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19

THE QUAKER GIRL :
At THE NATIONAL
ALL next WEEK
Featuring Ina Claire and Perci.
val Knight, the Company
Numbers One Hundred.

Following its triumphs in London and
New York the melodious Quaker
Girl viii make her first appearance in
the Capital at the New National next
week.
With Ina Claire and Percfval Knixht
featured. the great organization Of 100
principals and chorus. win arrive on
special train for a weeks engagement
beginning January q. Justly herald
ed as the musical sensation OF last
season, The Quaker Girr' 10 one of
the most delightful entertainments OF
recent years The story OF the play
concerns the adventures OF dainty
little Quaker maiden who goes to Paris.
for education and amusement. It Is
wen known by this time and the tune
ful score hummed and whistled every
where Is sufficient guarantee OF more
than treat for patrons Of the New
National.
The engagement here win be for one
week with matinees Wednesday and
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
A. S. Heller Given Cup
By FeIIow-EmpIoyes

A. Sid Heller. who has been as
sociated with A. Lisners establish
ment. the Palais Royal. resigned his
position with that firm yesterday to
take charge of a business established
by himself at 40 Seventh street north
west.
Before he left. Mr. Heller was es-
corted to the fifth floor of the Palais
Royal. where, after many speeches
manifesting the esteem and respect
with which he is held by his fellow
employees, he was presented with a
loving cup.
The cup is engraved as follows:
presented n A. Sid Heller, by his
many friends of the Palais Royal,
January IL, 1918. Mr.. Heller made an
eloquent speech of thanks.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Captain BeaII Addresses
Mississippi Society

The annual meeting of the Mississippi
Society was held last night. at which
officers for the year were elected and
installed and special musical program
rendered Capt Frederick Beaii. retir-
ing president. addressed the society.
stating what had been done during the
year and what will. be done In the com
ing year.
The following officers were Installed:
J. M. Clark. president; ]. E. Cotton. H
Peyton. Mrs. J. W.. Mccormick. Mrs.
c. P. Clark. vice presidents: r. J. Fop-
diem, treasurer; Miss Bennie Nabers.
secretary. Misses Lillian Cleveland,
Leila Speer, Bessje Speer, and Julia
Irby, and Mrs. NJ. ]. Brinker contdbut-
ed numbers to the musical program.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Prescott Again Heads
0regonians' Society

Officers of the Society of the Oregon
Country were reelected at the annual
meeting of that association held last
night in the Red Room Of the New Eb-
bitt Hotel
They are: President. A. w. Prescott:
vice presidents. J. w. Robinson and
Miss Ella R. Williams; treasurer, Mrs
Milton Oliver. A new constitution was
adopted and plans for the year dis
cuseed.
Michael F. O'Donoghue. representing
the California State Society, invited the
Oregonians to an address on George
Washington" to be delivered before the
California Society, in the Public L.
brary. February n. The following new
members were elected: Mr.. and Mrs
J. B. Mitchell. Harold Hersey, Mrs. A
Hersey, o. g. Iden. and Mrs. Mary
Skinner.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Finds Moving Pictures
Amusing to the Insane

TAUNTON, Mass. Jan. I9-Superin-
tendent Arthur v. Moss, of the Taunton
State Hospital for the Insane. has in
troduced a new form of entertainment
at the local institution. He finds that
moving pictures are the best method
he has yet discovered to interest the
insane, and viii recommend that they
be adopted in the Insane asylgps
thypukh0vt the State -E
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Talks to Graduates.

Dr. william Taylor Thorn, secretary Of
the alumni association of washington
and Lee University, will deliver an ad-
dress before the alumni association Of
Richmond tonight on The Relation Of
the University to It's Graduates" DIR.
Thorn is Just beginning lecture tour
through Maryland and virginia which
will consume several weeks.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Trousers "Frisked"
While He Sleeps

Report was made to the police yester-
day by L. B. Brooke. of 14s Thirteenth
street southeast. that thief entered his
home during the night and stole SO from
his trousers pocket. The trousers were
on a chair by his bed.
The thief also took SIS from the bed
room of Brooke's son, H. d. Brooke.
The Washington times., 1913-01-19
Veterans Give Flags
To Their Co-Worker

A stand of colors. the center a flag
seven feet high. has been presented to
Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball, national senior
vice commander of the Womans relief
Corps. by the veterans of the l65th New
York Volunteers. known as Duryea' S
Zouaves. Mrs. Ball has also been pre-
sented with a handsome silk flag, the
gift of Capt. Wallace Fisrer, of Indi-
annapolis, who Is sponsor for the flag
work Of the Wopap's Relief Corps,