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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Positive Evidence Found to Show
That Henry Spencer Who Was
Arrested Last Night at Home of a
Woman Killed the Dancing Teacher
Whose Body Was Found Sept. rs.
BELIEVED PART OF
GRUEsOME STORY IS TRUE.
Known to Be User Of Opium and Po-
lice Are Inclined to Think His In
animation Has Led Him to Fix
Number of Crimes Far In Excess
of the Penalty.

CHICAGO, Oct. G.-Thc police to-
day began their gruesomc investiga-
tlon OF the almost unparalleled CON
fession Of Henry Spencer that lie
was the murderer of 90 persons
With positive evidence to support The
admission that he killed Mrs. Mil
dred Allison Rexroat, the dancing
instructor on September 25. The au-
thorities are convinced that they will
in a short time affirm the killing of
many IL not all mentioned in his
crimson career.
Following his arrest last night at
the home of woman who had mott
fed the police of his coming, detec-
tives went to his home where they
found the suit case which the Tango
teacher had taken with her on her
fatal trip to Wayne. She was lured
there on the preteXt that she was to
instruct class in the new dance.
In.it7was part Of her clothing and
not far away the revolver with Which
Spencer ended her life.
While the police are satisfied that
Spencer is guilty Of many murders
they were forced to conclude at the
close Of his examination this morning
that his statements Of numbering 20
persons is an exaggeration.
Spencer is addicted to the opium
habit, q symptom of which is gro
tcsque imagination. Some years ago,
the police learned while he was in
prison charged with larceny the pris-
on authorities regarded him as men
tally defective and from time to
time had consigned him TO the in
frmamy.
Associated Pres" dispatches from
Detroit, Weliavan Lake and Goshen,
N. Y, further shocked official faith
in the confession.
investigation at this time while
not absolutely disproving Spcnccr'S
statement indicated there was little
likelihood that they were true. An
Investigation which will require
some time will be necessary before 4
is determined just how much OF his
story is true and how much fiction
'Some Of his stories probably ar
fiction" said Capt. HaIpin to-day
"but on the whole believe he is al
most as great q criminal as lie cIatm'
to be-"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
DOPE F|END TELLS CHICAGO POLICE TRAT
HE'S THE MURDERER Of TWENTY PEOPLE
GIRL WHO TRIED TO KILL
HERSELF GIVEN FUNDS.

GAINESVILLE, O.. Oct. c.
That people still have the milk
Of human Kindness Is cvidenc-
cd by the fact that 4 fund Of
$1.031.S0 has been raised for
Bessie DOnlcy, Is years old, Of
COshOctOn, WHO tried to kill
herself two weeks ago when
She lost her factory position as
4 result of the new Ohio labor
law. The new law provides
that boys and girls must Show
certificates Of schooling before
being allowed to work.
Bessie DOnlcy was the sole
support Of her crippled faith
Gr, blind mother and several
little brothers and sisters.
She earned 81 Il week and
when she rOst her position she
became respondent and Swal-
lowed carbOlic acid. She is still
in a COShoctOn hospital and
unable to sit UP, but doctors
say she will recover.
September "a, Mrs. John
Brown, q farmers wife Of
Muskingum county seat, began
the fund for the girl with so
cents. In ten days time It
grew TO $l.03l.S0, an average
Of $100 a day being received.
This money will be given to
the girl to fit herself for a bet
ter position, and part Of it will
go to the family's support.
Money has been received from
all over Ohio, aud FROM people
in New Mexico, Michigan,
cKntucky, Indiana and Illi-
nois.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
GOES TO CONFERENCE.

Rev. II. c. Howard, pastor OF tho
First Methodist Episcopal church
and Rev. l.. B. Bowers, pastor of the
Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal
church, will leave in the morning I0r
Duckhannon, where they will attend
tho West Virginia conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal denomination,
which convenes there tomorrow for
a several days session. Several lay
delegates viii also attend the scs-
sions.
Rev. p. Y. DeDolt, Of Huntington
who had spent the past few days IN
this city, will also leave In the morn
ing for BuCkhannon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
MEMBERSHIP TEAMS WILL
MEET AT Y. N. c, A. TONIGHT

Tonight at 1880 o'clock in the Y.
NJ. c. A. building a grand rally OF
the five teams in the membership
contest will be held, This rally is
held for tae purpose of explaining
the rules and regulations Of the cam
puign, and also to arouSce enthusiasm
and interest in the contest, 1t ts
very important that every member
of the five teams be present so that
he may become Informed regarding
the general rules that arc to govern
the campaign.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
CAMPAIGN S
|NAUGURbTED
Rousing Welcome Given Hon. Julian
Hearne, Hon. ]. Holt Gaines and
Hon. Mike King at Grand Opera
House by People Of Fairmont on
Saturday Evening.
SENATOR MEREDITH is
PRESIDING OFFICER.
SENATOR MEREDITH IS
PRESIDING OFFICER.
All Speakers Review Work Of Rspub.
lioan Party In Past, y Deal With
Present Conditions With New
Tariff Starting and Show Why Re-
turn Of Republicans to Power is
Necessary. ..3-,.. !,

A rousing welcome was GIVEN tLe
Hon. Julian C Hearne pen,,hi,san
candidate for congress- ~ tha crsad-
opera house satnrdov risht whan,
the optning cun of tho con 3 rsss,eSais
campaign was fired IN tbis en,,nts :.
Hon. Joseph Holt Gaines forn,sr.
congressman from the Third distrIct
and Hon. Mike King, Of Elkins. bay.5
ing been billed for the snaaking 'Mr
a,e,' aeafne ne LOOK advantage o. tiIe }e 9}eea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
$4,000 Stolen
From Cashier
ST0N1NGT0N MAN VICTIM OF
HIGHWAYMEN ON WAY
FROM BANK.

sToNlNGToN, Conn, Oct. 6. =
'arl A. Koelz, cashier Of the Amer
can Velvet company, was dleld up
md robbed of $4,000 this forenoon
while driving with the money from
he First National bank TO the mill.
Aftcr securing the money the rob-
>ers disappeared in a northcrly di-
'ectoion. Officers are in pursuit.
Vhe money was later found hidden
in culvert of stone wall near the
}lace where the robbery occurred.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Mrs. Rosella Danl{y.

The remains of Mrs. Rosclla Dan
lcy. an aged lady, of Clarksburg.
whose death occurred yesterday at
that place, will be brought to this
city tomorrow on the one o'clhck in
tcrurban car and taken to the Dunk
ard church at Colfax, where inter-
ment will be made by Undertake:
Fred Jenkins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
VictimOfOu)n
Practical Joke
GRANGE, N, j., MAN FATALLY
STABBED WHILE FRIGHT
ENING FRIEND.

ORANGE, N. j., Oct. G.-Walter
Wintcrell died of stab wounds today
the victim of his own practical joke.
lie had heard that his friend, Adolph
frcytag, was afraid in the dark. APP
preaching Freytag in the dark on Il
street corner few nights ago he
drew a handkerchief over his face
and creeping up unobserved ordered
Him to throw up his hands. Freytag,
terrified, plunged knife into VIM
terelrs abdomen inrlictiEg mortal
wounds. 1Ic was turned over TO the
county authorities.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
TAKEN TO REFORM SCHOOL.

a guard from the Reform school
at Pruntytown came here today for
claude Benson, who has been COM
mitted to that institution. BensoL
Is the boy who was caught trying to
break into a safe in Harvey shain's
office in the old mill property on
jackson street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
PRINCE l.1.lHUR OF coNNAUGHT

LONDON, Oct. 6.-Although the
royal wedding, between the Duchess
Of Fife and Prince Arthur Of Con-
naught, will not take place until Oc-
under way for the event. The Chap
under way for. thee vent. The Chap
ell Royal, which is always closed at
this season, while tie royal family is
in the north. Is undergoing the nee
cssary alterations for the ceremony.
Before leaving London the Princess
Royal and the Duchess Of Fife plan
ned the outlines for the trousscau,
Which will be al!-British in material,
although French models and mod
istes will bee mploycd in its prep
paratiOn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
YUAN sH1 KAI CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF CHINA.

pEKlNG, Oct. 6.-Yuan Shi Kat
was to-day elected president Of the
hinesc republic for term Of five
years. He received the necessary two
birds vote Of the united houses OF
parliament on the third ballot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
NOTICE.

The members Of the ". C. T. u.
are requested 10 meet at the public
library parlors tomorrow afternoon
at 9 O'Clock for tho purpose Of at
tending the funeral Of Mrs. D. N.
Snider in u body.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
No Violatiio11of
Treaty Rights.
DOMINION OFFICIALS ACTED,
LEGALLY WHEN THEY DE.
PORTED THAW. #

WASHINGTON, Oct. s.None Of
Harry X. Thaw's treaty rights .aS
an American citizen were violated
when the Canadian immigration. au.
thorities forcibly deported him a few.
weeks ago. That was the ruling toe
day of Solicitor Jos. W, Folk. Of the
state department. XXI M
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Shipping Clerk
Shot in theHip
GUY W1LK1N5 OF CALUMET SUP
POSED TO BE VICTIM
OF STRIKERS,

CALUMET, Mich, Oct. 6.-Guy
Wilkins, shipping clerk, employed by
mining company, was shot ana
wounded on his way to work today
presumably by strikers. Two shots
we're fired at him, ono Of the bullets
passing through his body just above
the hip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
MYsrER1osULY DISAPPEARED.

Man, 50 years Of age, dark han
and moustaoh, 5lta feet tall. wore
light coat and black trousers with
stripe stiff hat, patent leather slip.S
pers. Last seen at Riyesyille Aug
ust 9Th. Name Geo. Bari; speaks
very little English; probably gone ,toS
Raleigh county. Report ito Peter
Bard, RiYesville. y 10;s4:St ~ 3 "
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
A Good Listener.

If you have tried and have failed in
the great art of talking then be a good
listener. Every one should cultivate
the habit of listening well. 1t Is one
of the little amenities that we are in
clined to overlook. yet it is one of the
big factors in pleasant social inter
course.
In order to be a good listener you
must first be willing to fix your atten.
ton on the conversation. If you are in
the habit of dividing your attention
you are failing. Any woman who is
pretending to listen to story and in
reality is wondering whether the talker
made her own dress or bought it in an
exclusive shop is foolish in her attempt
to appear polite. She In reality is very
rude.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
Public Introductions,

Introductions in public are made as
a matter of convenience and since
they are unsolicited need not be rec
ognized at any future time. These are
unnecessary in a hasty, casual passing
between two friends and one who is
known to only one Of them. If, how
ever, a lengthy conversation takes
place or if there is possibility Of all
persons going in the same direction or
to the same place an introduction
should be made. There Is nothing so
embarrassing to a friend as to be left
out of things in an almost rude way
by the lack of an introduction.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
Good
form
The Correct Mourning.

There is tendency nowadays to
curtaiI the mourning period and TO
wear deep mourning only for funeral
services. Persons who have consider
ed the effect of strict mourning attire
Oh the mind. on the natures OF chill
dren especially, have departed from
strict black and are using gray, black
and white or lavender. But for the
majority Of women the accepted rules
regarding dress are still observed.
Correct mourning attire has been de-
cided by custom, and, if you would fol
low the etiquette of this department or
dress. here are some Of the main
points TO be remembered:
A widows first mourning is entirely
black, with the exception of a white
Grape ruche worn inside the closely
fitted cap Black Grape is the only
trimming. 1t is used TO edge a net
veil, which is worn after month. Be
fore that time a regular mourning veil
Is draped over the hat. Grape in mar
row folds or pipings should be used
with discretion. 1t is very reprehen-
Sible to OverdO this.
The extreme mourning, with very
wide bands of Grape used everywhere,
is not good style. White organdie or
fine linen may be used for turned over
collar and cuffs, pinned with dull black
pins. Dull jet is the only permissible
jewelry All gold and precious stones
must be laid aside when one is in deep
mourning. Diamonds are not consid-
cred appropriate. even though they are
white.
The widow wears her full mourning
for a year. After this the Grape is
omitted. but she still wears black
Grape de chine. lusterless silks, dull
jet and black chiffon.
When six months Of this have pass
ed the white and black. gray and lilac
shades are worn. When two years have
passed colors may be resumed.
For child Il married woman should
wear just the same mourning for
wear as she does for husband. The
widows ruche is omitted. A mother
does not wear mourning for very young
babies. Indeed. the question of wear
ing black when there are little chill
dren in the family has been decided in
favor of diScarding mourning.
When mother-in-law has died
mourning for one month is worn. This
does not include Grape. After the
month gray and lilac may be worn.
Mourning is not observed for other
relatives of ones husband.
Young women who observe full
mourning for parents do not wear
draped hats or long wells. Simplicity
in their black should be the rule. 1t
is foolish to wear full mourning and
to cling to jewelry and .oyerornamenta-
ton. Grape ought not to be worn by
young girls. Six months is the time
for mourning in this case. After this
white. white and black. gray and law
ender should be worn. There is tend
ency to wear white in the summer
time, which insures comfort and Is
rapidly becoming the accepted style
for young women.
Unmarried women of middle age
wear the same mourning for parents
or any of the immediate family for
| the same time.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
DEFECTIVE pRAWHEAp CAUSE OF
TRAIN WRECK.

A hoard of inquiry, composed of ].
b. DaIenhauer, Jr., John +. Boudreaux
and Jules Mayronne of Gretna, and F.
C. Duyic and J. w. Lennox of Algiers,
Saturday afternoon visited the scene
of small freight wreck on the South
ern Pacific road near Amesville, which
occurred Friday night. Two empty oil
tank cars were thrown from the track
and damaged.
II was found that the wreck was due
to a defective drawhead, which had
dropped, and the yoke bolt broke of,
causing the truck of one of the cars to
leave the tracks, and this car pulled
the other of. Traffic was delayed for
several hours on the road, the trains
being compelled to use the Texas &
Pacific tracks.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
GROCER \ BANKRUPT

Anthony Dinapoli, a grocer and sa-
loOn-keepcr, Elmira and Eliza streets,
filed Il petition in voluntary bank
ruptCy Tuesday in the United States
District Court. His schedules show
liabilities amounting to $2,331 with
assets valued at S1,S7625. Among
the unsecured creditors are: New Or
leans Brewing Company, 1892; Elm
stein Brothers, $3.50; Delmar Realty
Company, 500; Mule & America,
Sl6l 80; \. Cusimano, SAL: Smith Bros.
q Co, $66; J. Grossman & Son, 800;
Daring Commission Company, S62:
Sparsel & Co. $ll0.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
AZ the Table.

Before the dessert is served the
crumbs should be removed from the
table, using for the purpose a crumb
tray and silver scraper. A brush is
no longer considered hygienic. When
luncheon is served at polished table
a folded napkin may be used to sweep
up the crumbs instead of the scraper.
A good waitress always tries to antici-
pate the requirements of the diners.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
Algerines at Law.

Peter VI. Willett to Joseph Loya-
cano, lease of property, known as Elm
Cottage" in lower Agiers, bounded in
front by Mississippi river and rear by
property of Gersdorf, for 1 years at
S45 per month.-Priyate.
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Bost
room to John Kinsinger, lot Delaronde,
Morgan. Seguin and Bouny. $500 cash.
-Dreyfous.
Eureka Homestead Society 10 Mrs.
Frank r. Whelan, , lots, Belleyille,
Alix. Eliza and Elmire, $4,000 terms.
Benedict.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
Who Calls First?

The parents of the bridegroom should
call first upon the family of the bride
to be. and no announcement Of any
sort should be made until this has been
done. A mans mother naturally wish
es to know something of the girl he Is
going to marry. and after she has
called the man himself may take the
girl to see his own mother.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10

Thus done and passed, in my notarial Of
flee In the city of New Orleans. Louisiana,
In the presence of e. Gilthorpe and NJ Cap
Ian, competent witnesses of lawful age, and
residing In this city, who hereunto subscribe
their names, together with said parties and
me, notary, on the day and date set forth
In the caption hereof.
Original signed: Edward Wisner 20
shares A. T. Dusenbury, 20 shares; Pierre
Jackson, 20 shares; W. X. Pennington, 20
shares, by A. T. Dusenbury A. B. Graves,
20 shares.
Witnesses: e. Gilthorpe, NJ. Captain.
A. B. LEOPOLD, Notary Public.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10

l, the undersigned recorder of mortgages
In and Tor the parish of Orleans, state of
louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
Pelican Land Company was this day dnIv
recorded In my office in book 1893, folio =.
New orleans, La, July 8, 1913.
NSlgned) EMILE J. LEONARD.
Deputy Recorder.
hereby certify the foregoing and within
10 De true and correct copy Of the original
act OF incorporation OF the Pelican land
company, together with the certificates OF
record In my office. In faith whereof I
nave hereunto set my hand and seal this
Ord day Of July, A. D. 1913.
ARTHUR B. LEOPOLD.
july 10 II "a 1aug IA '''''
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT

Succession of b. w. Borne, judg-
ment appointing administrators.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10

RENECKY SELLS THE FAMOUS
BUSTER BROWN SHOTS FOR THE
CHILDREN.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
CHARTER
OF THE PELICAN LAND COMPANY.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Orleans, City
of New Orleans.
Be 1t known, that on this third day of
July, In the year one thousand nine hum
dred and thirteen, before me, Arthur B.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
BUILDING PERMITS.

Octave Martin, owner and builder,
single frame slated cottage, Odean,
Lamarque, Socrates and Orleans, $3.50.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
Inventories.

Succession of b. w. Borne amounts
to $25,649.79.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
ACCEPTANCE or CONTRACTS.

BY Geo. Koppel, owner, from 4. p.
Bob, contractor, property Nalmont
Peters Ave, Dryades and St Charles.
-Hennessey.
BY Geo Koppel, agent, etc, owner,
from A. i. Bob, contractor property
Dryades, Peters Avenue, Nalmont and
ST. Charles -Hennessey.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Gilbert Darenburg to Julius Bod
enger. , lots Diana, Nunez, Newton
and Verret, 81 800 cash.-O' Common.
Mrs Sarah Henderson to Pine Grove
Realty Co, Inc, lots Newton, Nj
nez, Teche and Homer, SO, 100 terms.
Stafford.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-07-10

OF THE CANE PRODUCTS COMPANY.
United States of America, State Of LouiS
ana, Parish Of Orleans, city Of New Or
The evening world., 1913-02-20
FlREMEN KNOCKED DOWN
By EXPLOSION OF GAS
At BLAZE IN 4 CELLAR,

Three members OF Engine Company
No. u, Lafayette street, were knocked
down by an explosion Of gss In cellar
while lighting a small IRE In Leon L.
Chsvaney's cafe. No. SOS Canal street.
about 4 o'clock this afternoon. They
we're Assistant Foreman onward Hal
pin. David Donovan and James Smith.
AruAcial respiration brought all three
back 20 consciousness. but Halpin was
found 10 be otherwise hurt and no was
taken TO the Hudson Street Hospital In
an ambulance.
Members OF Engine No. Z, which had
reached the scene OF the Ore earlier.
were already In the cellar and the ex-
piosion passed over their heads just a.
No, as men were entering the cellar
from the Lispensrd street side. The
only one OF the second company 70 e.
cape the blast was One Hundred Per
| Cent Jack Logan and he Il was, a..
sisted by some OF No rs men, who
dragged his stricken fellows to safety
| A great crowd gathered and watched
the work Of resuscitatins the remsn by
Artificial respiration.
The evening world., 1913-02-20
LIEUT.. MAHoNEY PROMOTED.
FOUR CAPTAINS SHIFTED.
Vacancy Caused BY Deaf, ofMar-
tens Filled, Successor Goes
10 Oak Street, !! ! =.

The death of Capt Martens OF the
East Eighty-sirhth street police station
brought about several transfers FOR
the good Of the service" and one pro-
motion ,his afternoon. The vacancy
left b. the death OF Capt. Martens vas
niied ny RAISING Lieut. jeremiah Ma
honey to captaincy.
Capt. Patrick +. cray, CHARLES =.
Murphy's brother.in-law. was trans
ferrcl to the East Eighty-eishth street
station from the East Thirty-hfth
street station. aud hts place In the lat
ter precinct was alled by Capt. Frank
J. Rohrig. who was sent uptown from
the Fif,h street station. Capt. John 4.
Cray, a brother of =. IT,. was sent to
the Fifth street station from Leonard
street. and Capt. Edward J. Bourke was
sent to Leonard street from the OAK
street precinct Capt. Mahoney was as
| signed TO take Bourke's place In Oak
| street
The evening world., 1913-02-20
SAFEGUARD OF JOBS MADE Pc
LICE DEFIANT. HE SAYS.

Did you ever discover n spirit Of de-
hance In the force while you were
COMMISSIONER"
Yes. sir; a sort of suiienncss. based
OH the fact that the men know they
cannot be removed without a long trial
and review by the high courts"
The former Commissioner said he had
little usc for inspectors. In his time
he denoted several and didn't MI their
places. lie would have no regular DIS.
trict for inspectors. but would assign
them to investigate and report on con.
ditions throughout the city.
The witness condemned waldo's polio!
of shifting men in and out Of the De
tective Bureau. lie put 1t: There's n,
use firing oil the Kood men to get RI
OF a few ioafers." lie opposed the idei
II "a secret service 10 watch the resuia
clice. Salaries Of first year y~trolmol
should he Si,0oO. instead of $500. tn
present small pay being an incentive 4
graft. Captains should get s3.jo0. an
the precinct should be the department
most important unit.
Alderman Downing asked Mr.. cropse
II he got rich as Commissioners. II
replied smphatioaly that he had not.
lie would not take suppression q
gambling and vtce or enforcement O
excise Iaw out OF the hands OF the pc
lice. In reply to Mr.. Buckners Ques
tions. he said:
Il have never regarded this matte
~ serious. Policemen never graft bs