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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
HAS EARLY CROP OF
HOME GROWN SPUDS

Osceola, June 11.-Dr. J. w. Forney
is out with the first potato story Of
1918, having had new potatoes as big
as hens eggs Decoration day for din
ner. The doctor has the reputation Of
being Osceola's champion potato
raiser, but Benjamin Felger divided
honors with him last year. In fact, 1t
Is said that the Felger.Forney contest
in 1912 was decided in 1912 in
alpha betical order.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
WITHROW HEADS
WESLEYAN BOARD

Mt Pleasant, June 1.-THE Iowa
Wesleyan board of trustees elected
Judge w. S. Withrow of the state su-
preme bench president of the board at
their annual business meeting here.
Judge Withrow who lives here takes
the place Of Gardner Cowles Of Des
Moines who resigned from the presi-
dency though continuing as a trustee.
No other changes have been made in
the OfficiErY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
llBERTYVILlE.

Mrs. Sam Hoffman and children were
shopping in Fairfield Wednesday.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Taylor is seriously ILL.,
Misses Jessie and Inez Hoffman Wis
tied several days this week with theil
grandparents in Batavia +.
Zane Eyestone was a business caller
In Ottumwa Tuesday.
Warren and Frank Glotfelty Of Mt
Morris, Ill.,, are here to spend their va
cation with their parents.
The Libertyville auxiliary Of the JEFF
ferson county hospital realized $3.50 at
their tea Tuesday afternoon. Over 100
were served, about forty coming from
Fairfield.
The Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and K
81 P. lodges will hold their joint mem
day June at p. m. There will be
special music and an address by Rev.
Geo. Buckles Of Keosauqua From the
church they will go to the cemetery
where the graves of their honored dead
will be decorated.
Bert Davis Of Moline is a guest of
his parents
S. C. Ross Of Washington spent Sat-
urday here with friends.
Mrs Lester Burnaugh and daughter
Nellie were In Ottumwa Friday.
several days with relatives here.
John and Dorothy Coleman Of Rich
land are visiting at the G. w. Riggs
home.
Paul Terrell went to Fairfield Mon
day where he has q position in the
Ward Lumber CO.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clapper and Miss
Bernice of Moline are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Davis.
Mrs. Lille Metz and son returned to
their home in Glasgow after several
days visit with her mother.
William VIM died at the county
home Wednesday night. Mr.. VIM had
been In poor health for several months
He made his home with his brother
Frank VIM in Libertyville until few
months ago when he was taken to the
county home. The funeral was held
from the Frank VIM home in Liberty
Vile and interment made in the Fell
cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
JEFF SAYS:

The country is
full of college
graduates who
are waiting for
a position at
the head Of some
prospecting in
dustry. None OF
them are as yet
looking for a
lob" but they
will come to and
then and not till
then, their edu-
cation will aid
them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
FRANK OXLEY DIES.

Mt. Pleasant, June 11.-Frank Oxley
formerly resident here. Is dead al
the home Of his father N. S. Oxley
near Laird, Colo, according to word
received yesterday. N. S. Oxley form
erly was county auditor here. Inter
ment will be at Oberlin, Kan, Thurs
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
A MEXICAN, WAR VET,

Des Moines, June 11.-A third veter-
en- Of the Mexican war is in Des
Moines this week to attend the reun-
ion of the old soldiers. 1t Is William
Hawkins of Montezuma, disting uished
soldier in the Mexican and civil wars
and father of George w. Hawkins,
mayor of Montezuma. Two other Mex
clan war veterans who are in the
city are Col. Peter Ankeney and Henry
Hutsonspiller.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
BURIAL OF FORMER
BATAVIA MAN TODAY

Batavia, June ia telegram was
received here by the Alverson family
stating that William Alverson, formerly
Of this vicinity, was dead and his body
will arrive some time today and will be
laid to rest in the Dunkard cemetery.
Two brothers, j. II. and J. B. Alverson.
and one sister. Mrs. William Arm
strong, reside here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12
DEATHS

JOSEPH-Tuesday,J June 10, 1913, Mar
garet Loretta. wife Of Oliver M. JOS
eph, at the home of her daughter
Mrs. D. S. Miller, us Finley avenue.
after in lingering illnesss. The fun
eral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at the residence at 2 o'clock. Rev.
Frank Throw, pastor Of the West End
Presbyterian church will conduct the
services. Interment will be made in
the Shaul cemetery.
The deceased has been a resident Of
Ottumwa for number Of years and
was we'll known. Besides her hus
band. seven children survive. They
are william Of Bedford, Marion Of
Rock Island, Frank and James JOS
eph and Mrs. .. S. Miller all of OF
tumwa, Mrs. Maude Henness and
Mrs. W. A. Staper Of Rock Island.
June II, 1913, Mrs.
Day at her home five miles east
of Ottumwa. Death resulted from
old age. The arrangements for the
funeral have not been completed.
She is survived by two sons W. A.
Day and John Day, both of Wapello
county
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-12

T. D. Foster and DR.. R. Ames Mont
gomery left this noon on Burlington
No. for Fairfield to attend meeting
of the board of trustees Of Parsons
college, which convenes this afternoon
and lasts until Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
ARGUE REASONS
FOR new TRIAL

Daniel o. Hastings and Richard S.
Rodney. in the Court Of Oyer and
Terminer today applied for new
trial for Charles b. Naylor, who was
convicted Of murder in the second de-
gree, Of Esrvil Francis, of Towns
end.
Counsel for the convicted man
argued that the verdict was against
the law and the evidence and that il
the case we're reopened, new evidence,
tending to show the innocence OF
Naylor, would be introduced
Sheriff Walter S. Burris. in an am
davit, said that on Sunday. March
8. he had conversation with Harry
p. Gray, one of the jurors. Gray said:
81 have nothing to do tomorrow and
] will go up to Wilmington and hear
the argument in the Naylor case. He
got in pretty bad hole. From what
/ can hear he killed that boy, all
right"
MIR, Rodney argued on the admission
OF testimony. and Mr. Hastings t
other questions raised An afIidavi
/ by Gray was presented and read b!
Attorney General Nolcott Gray ex
planned away the statement made by
him Argument took up the greater
part of the day
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
TO BE RED CROSS
NURSE AT PANAMA

A telegram was received yester-
day. from Washington, by Miss Mary
Anita Way, a graduate Of the Homeo-
pathic Training School for Nurses,
stating that her examination for a
position In the Government Red
Cross Service had been successfully
passed She will sail on April l2
from New York, for Panama, where
she will assume her new duties in
the service of Uncle Sam.
Miss Way who is a member of the
Glass Of 1909, is Tire first Delaware
woman to be chosen for Government
Red Cross service. Her success in
passing the difficult examination is
attributed to the very efficient train
ing received i'm the Homeopathic Hos
pital and il is but natural that the
friends of the institution should take
special interest in Miss Ways sue
cess
in honor Of that success a farewell
reception and dinner was given Miss
Way last evening at the hospital, by
Miss Turner, the superintendent, and
the staff of nurses, of whom there
we're about thirty-five present, in
GLIDING graduates.
Miss Way will first be stationed in
the Government hospital in Colon,
and will be there for two years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
SOUTHERN SONGS
DELIGHT MANY

The Polk Miller entertainment
given in the DUPONT Auditorium last
evening, under the auspices Of the
managers Of the Delaware Hospital
was thoroughly enjoyed. The old
time Southern melodies sung as only
the real" southern negro knows how
and the vocal and instrumental Sc
lections and war stories given by the
two old confederates, Captain Tony
Miller, and Coolnel Tom Booker car
ried the audience. in memory, to the
days "befo de war" and the enthus-
iastic applause which greeted the
performers was we'll merited.
There was no set program, the en-
tertainment, as was stated by the
spokesman Captain Miller. being pre-
scented after their own fashion and,
Judging from the continuous applause
their fashion" was "all right"
number of excellent banjo Sc
lections were given by Colonel Book
err, and Captain Miller played the vio-
lin in way which proved him a
master hand" at the art. He also
gave several vocal selections
One song after another was given
by the Southern Quartet" in a thor
oughly delightful manner.
A number of Grand Army Veterans
we're In the audience.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
nIsrrss LIYING COsT.

Members of the American Academy
OF Political and Social Science held
a meeting this morning al the Hotel
Wilton, Philadelphia. in the interest
Of Family Standards and the Cost or
Living" The presiding officer was
Porter r. Lee. Of the School Of Phil
anthropy. New York. Addresses were
made by Simon ~ Patten, Phi. d. Pro
lessor of Political Economy, of the
University OF Philadelphia; Professor
Russell r. Chittenden, J.. l.. D.. direc-
tor, Sheffield Scientific School, Yale
University; Mrs. Robert w. Bruere,
author, increasing Home Efficiency"
New York; Mrs. e. Powers Smith,
President Pennsylvania Rural Pro
gress Association, Pennsdafe, and
Mrs. Frank A. Patterson, Colonia, New
Jersey.
Quite a number of Wilmington peo-
pie who are interested in the leading
political and social movements of the
day attended the meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
DUPONT CLUB
ADDS INTEREST TO
SHOOTING GAME

Interest in rife and revolver shoot
ing Of the dupont Gun Club is going
to be revived, and several improve
ments inauRurated New target frames
have been prepared and the present
carriers much improved by the addi-
ton Of rollers 60 expedite marking.
Electric buzzers have been installed
connecting each firing point with each
target to do away with the necessity
OF calling the markers IN addition,
an improved telephone service has
been Installed
Mr. Groondyke will have supervi-
sion of the rifle andrevolyer shooting.
and will have under him one clerk
10 take care of the sale OF tickets and
an efficient force OF markers. 80 that
all the targets viii be manned.
Port holes have been cut In the side
of the firing house for prone shooting
and mattresses covered with Fabri-
koid will be provided for those who
desire to practice military shooting.
Il is believed that these additions
will result In greatly improved mark
ing and scoring, which is most essen
tial in order TO keep up interest.
The club has In its possession two
very fine Schuetzen rifles which were
presented lto the club by General T
il c. DUPONT They have lighter
Schuctzen rifles and 30 calibel
muskets. The club also possesses 2.
caliber S and w target pistols and
3S caliber s. and w target revolvers
In addition to these. Springfield sc
caliber Government rifles will be on
hand with. reduced gallery ammuni
/ ton, so that men desiring to practlc'
with the Government arm Will have
an opportunity OF doing so. NO cnarg'
will be made for the use OF thesl
weapons. as they are at the cOnyeni
ence of any person desiring TO shoot
In addition TO selling ammunition
by the box men who desire TO fire
a string OF ten shots only with some
particular type OF ammunition car
purchase at the box price the neces
sary ten rounds
An effort will be made TO organize
q club to take part in the new fifty
yard league that Is being started ia
this country. and negotiations are
under way TO sec II It is not possible
to have the club shoot from shelter
There Is a possibility that on morn
ings or afternoons during the weel
the range equipment will be at tho
disposal Of clubs from the fair sex
either pro or anti. II may surpris'
some people TO learn that there are
great number Of women who arr
very anxious TO practice and learI
to shoot. and where clubs are or
ganized the equipment of the duPon
Gun Club can be used for this prac
tice
All makes of ammunition for al
popular pistol and revolver cart
ridges and for the % caliber rim
will be on sale.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
RETURNED MONEY
so, CHARGE FALLS

Joseph Myers. who was fined SO
by Judge Churchman, on February B.,
for yagrancy, was fined $40 and costs
this morning.
Vincenzo Tallana. accused of the
larceny OF $3.50 from the Peoples
Railway Company, was dismissed at
the request of Bernard J. McVey. de-
tective Of the company. who said
Tallana worked for the company one
day and instead of receiving $L'O
for his wages, the paymaster gave
him an envelope containing SlS.4O.
Afterwards, the witness said Tallana
returned the money For this reason
the company wanted the case
dropped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
KEEP UP FIGHT
AGAINST GARAGE

More communications concerning
the erection of a garage at Ninth and
Morrow streets by Raymond Rossiter,
who appealed to City Council for per-
mission to erect the building were
received by Council last night. One
was sent by L. II. Faber and con-
tanned the names of some persons
who had not signed the first petition
in opposition to the location OF the
garage at the point selected The
second communication was quite a
lengthy one and also contained the
signatures of persons living in that
neighborhood but who favored the
erection Of the garage, on the plea
that it will replace three delapidatcd
frame buildings and be an improve
ment to the locality. Both letters
were referred to the Council as a
committee of the whole
Following the regular meeting Of
Council the subject was considered
in committee meeting to some length
but no conclusion was reached.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
MIR. BLAKELY IMPROVES.

Friends of former State Senator
Webster Blakely, who has been
critically in at his home, Rising Sun,
will be pleased to learn that his con-
dition is improved. Last week 1t
was such that he was not expected to
live.
Mr. Blakely was stricken with grip
and then pneumonia threatened him,
ending with an attack Of gastritis.
It was reported today that while not
as well as yesterday. his condition
on the whole is encouraging.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
APPEAL FOR
FISHERMEN
Governor Wants New Jersey
to Refund Fines and
Restore Boats
RIVER BOUNDARY
QUESTION INVOLVED

There promises to be moro con-
troversy over the fishing rights in the
river between Delaware and New
Jersey. as a result OF the arrest Of
two New Castle fishermen James J..
keenan, and Samuel Cole, ga Salem
Cove on Saturday. March 90 The
men were taken before justice OF
peace at Salem and fined 500 and
costs and their boat and net confs-
Gated The boat and net are Echedul-
ed to be sold tomorrow morning at
auction
At noon today Governor G. r. Mill
er. at the request of Chauncey p. HOl-
comb, of the House OF Representa-
tives a resident OF New Castle, sent
4 telegram to the Hon James Il.
Fielder. Governor OF New Jersey. re-
ouesting that the fine be refunded
and the boat and net released.
The message follows.
Hon James f. Fielder, Governor Of
New Jersey. Trenton, ~ j.
James j. keenan, and Samuel
Cole, Delaware fishermen. we're ar
rested Saturday. March %. In Salem
Cove. taken before a Justice of the
Peace al Salem and fined 500 and
costs which they paid. Their boat
and net we're confscated and are to
be sold az auction tomorrow morn.
ing. The arrest occurred between
twelve and one o'clock on Saturday
The Delaware law permits fishing
until eight o'clock Saturday night
whereas yours prohibits fishing az
ter twelve o'clock, noon. To avoid
possible Interstate difficulty and tC
continue amicable relations between
New Jersey and Delaware fishermen
can you arrange to have their fine re-
mitted and boat and net released The
attornev-pcnoral of Delaware will
take the matter up with the attorney
general OF New Jersey at a very early
date Thanking you in advance fol
your good Offices in this matter, l re.
main. cordially yours,
CHARLES r. MILLER,
Governor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
I.oT CLoo1lo. 2l2 and 21f
JdDI6S L. NllduuiCt, W. Ninth St.
Telephones
OHOSTtdkCI 1203-2674.
DEATHS.
Annie I. Mccarthy.
william Norris webb.
Hannah s. Casey.
Mary A. Collision.
Annie I MrCarthv

Annie I. Mccarthy.
william Norris webb.
Hannah s. Casey.
Mary A. Collision
Annie J. Mccarthy.
In this city, on aprii >, 1919
Annie l. Mccarthy. wife Of Timothy J, Nc
Carthy a. the residence Of her husband,
No 25g5 West Eighteenth street
Due notice Of the funeral will he given.
COlLiSON--ln this city. on April 2, 1918,
Mary A.. widow Of stansbury Clnlison,
IN her sist year
Relatives and friends Of tho family are IN.
vitod 20 attend the funeral services 20 the
residence Of her son. q. 5. Collision. No 2o7
North jackson street on Saturday after.
noon. April s, ut $50 oclock. Iniermcnt
private az Rivcrview cemetery.
Hannah s.. wife Of John T. Casey (nee
Ferry.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from the residence Of her
husband. No. 1Oi4 Reed street. on satur-
day morning, at o'clock Requiem mass az
st. paul's church. lnierment az Cathedral
cemetery
wEBBLon March 81. 1913. William Norris
husband oi Margaret Hoy Webb and son
Of William and Katie Webb. in his 26th
year
Relatives and friends are invited 90 attend
the funeral services on Thursday evening
/ tor and Ash streets. Conshohocks m Inter
meni az Newport. Del Train leaves Consho
hocken az 1919. Pennsylvania r r.
/ McCARTHY-In this city. on April 3
1913. Annie l. Mccarthy, wife o.
Timothy J. Mccarthy.
Relatives and friends are invited q
attend the funeral from the residencl
OF her husband 2535 W. Eighteenth
street or Monday morning at 2 o'clocl
Requiem mass 40 ST. Anne's Church
Interment Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
II RUNS IN LAST
INNING WIN GAME

DELAWARE CITY, Del, April =
In the first ball game Of the series, the
Grammar School team defeated the
High School team here yesterday, by
the score OF II 10 z Up to the ninth
inning. the score stood to 0, in favor
OF the High School. but on an error
the Grammar School scored, and piled
up II runs. Tho pitching Of Frank
Nuff featured the game, he having 10
strikeouts:
Score by innings
High School 4 O3 90 o.
Grammar 80 0 90 0 0 0 I'LL
Batteries: James Schafer, William
X Morrow and James Pordham,
Frank Nuff and Milton Swan.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
ZONE SUPPER DELICHTs.

The Zone" Supper, served last
evening by Harrison Street NJ E.
Sunday school, far surpassed the or
binary supper. and in the way Of
decorations. was thoroughly unique.
The three zones, torrid, temperate
and frigid. were represented in the
three rooms through which the guests
had to pass, in turn, to enjoy the full
menu"
and the women of the Sunday school,
to whose untiring efforts was due the
success deserve a great deal of credit
and praise.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
COUNCILMEN AS
LUNCHEON GUESTS

Members OF City Council will be
luncheon guests of the Chamber Of
Commerce on next Tuesday. An in
vitation was read in Council last
evening requesting the Councilmen to
meet with the members Of the Board
OF Trade on that date and discuss
with them matters pertaining to the
affairs of the city.
Following the regular meeting Of
Council the subject was discussed in
committee meeting and the invitation
accepted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
YOUTH WAS INTOXICATED.

Although it is contrary to law to
sell liquor to minors, 1S-year-old
Charles Wood was in City Court to-
day on the charge of drunkenness.
The charge was dismissed and eff
forts will be made to ascertain where
Wood got his liquor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
SUFFRAGETTES BLOW UP
TRAIN AND WRECK STATION

Today. they blew up a train at
Stockport; wrecked the railway sta
ton az Oxted in Surrey and held DEM
onstrative meetings all over London.
Two young militants with suitcases
packed with explosives and combus-
tibles were. arrested before they ac-
complished anything. The women
who smashed valuable pictures at
Manchester were held for trial.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
FINANCIAL AM COMMERCIAL

UN TIC IUTTVW T TT70l
NEW YORK, April 4.-The stock
market opened active and strong.
r. ID. Lackey and Company say:
I'VE believe stocks are a purchase on
all recessions. and that within a short
time considerably higher prices will
be SEEN"
c. l. Hudson and Company say:
"We think trading position will pay
best for the moment until we can get
fresh light on the tariff"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04

LONDON. April with Mrs. En-
incline Pankhurst. militant leader Of
the suffragettes in Holloway jail to
begin her three year sentence OF penal
servitude for inspiring the Lloyd
George explosion, the militant suf-
fragettes lost no time In starting to
carry out their threatened reprisals
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
NO STOP TO
THE ATHLETICS
They Win From Philadelphia
for the Third Con-
SeCutiVe Time

PHILADELPHIA. April 4.-The
Philadelphia Americans took then
third straight game from the local
National League team yesterday ;
10 1 Pennock, who pitched for the
Americans was hit freely, but man
aged to keep the hits scattered. The
score.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
no SEE AUTO FIRE TRUCK.

The Delaware Fire Company, at its
meeting on Tuesday, heard a report
from the committee appointed to pur-
chase an automobile truck for the
company IL was announced that a
machine. such as they desired would
be in Philadelphia next Saturday and
Sunday, and about 20 members will go
to that city TO inspect IT,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
Ready-to-Wear
Garments

The weather now is just right to call your
attention to the necessity of spring garments.
Our stock was never so complete and values were
never better.
Suits $500 to $500 each, with every in
between price
Top Coats, $1,000 to $500 each.
Dresses in all the most desirable materials in
a wonderful array of styles and qualities.
Separate Waists are shown in a most splendid
variety in all the materials that are recognized as
the most desirable.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
DAILY RIDDLES.


A4fN W T. No
!. II is due.
. II Is his heir (air)
Z. The boy can see his shadow; the
shadow can't see him
4. Grand
5. II has breathed into Il the
breath of life
QUESTIONS.
/. Curtail something which makes
considerable noise and leave some
hing which is placed on Objectionable
things; behead the same word and
leave something that unites; behead
and curtail the first word and leave
greatly used article.
? Why is the addition OF one a bad
thing for a soldier?
3. Why is a dog like clock
makers safe?
4. Why is the cook more noisy
than the gong that calls people to
meals?
5. There are three degrees in most
things. positive comparative and SUI
perlative; what comes between good
and bad?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-04
Spring al Last
How About
That Suit

Well, warm weathe- is
here at last. It's time
now to get out of that
winter suit and put It
away in the cedar chest.
View, been ready with
our spring line for these
many days. Ready and
waiting, and now we're
doubly anxious to have
you come in and buy.
Stocks are very com
plete-any style and any
price. from $1,000 up to
$4,000. You'll be sur
prised at the value in the
former and equally sur
prised with the wide
range in styles that run
up to the higher price.
Spring Hats in every
style and shape for men.
boys and children.
You cannot do better"
anywhere in town and
we are inclined to be-
lieye you cannot do as
well as right here.