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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
War Declaration a Shock.

TORONTO. August although a
state of war between Germany and Eng
land had been expected. the Official an
nouncement of the declaration came with
a shock. Immense crowds surrounded
the newspaper Offices awaiting for def
mite news. and when finally the bulletins
were posted il vas at first received in
silence. Then came Il burst Of patriotic
ferver. and the streets resounded with
cheers for the empire Here and there
voice started UP a patriotic song. ard
in moment the huge crowds took i
up. Rule Britannia, THE Red. White
and Blue and other songs swelling up
in a vast chorus.
Never since the memorable Pretoria
night has this city witnessed such n
spontaneous outburst of patriotism. All
night bands paraded at the heads OF
crowds waving flags and cheering for
king and for country.
Intense interest prevailed al mlitary
headquarters. where instructions from
Ottawa We're awaited. The only orders
so far received were for the safeguarding
of the welland canal and locks by a
suitable guard.
The Imperial Order Of the Daughters
of the Empire at meeting today de-
cided to appeal to all womens organiza-
tons for subscriptions toward placing a
hospital ship a: the disposal OF the Brit
ish admiralty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
CANADA WILL AID
MOTHER COUNTRY
Government Summons ParIia-
ment to Deal With Euro
pean War Situation.
DEMONSTRATION LACKING
AT NEWS OF CONFLICT
Twenty Thousand Men Will Be
Equipped for Service With
English Forces.

OTTOWA. August THE Canadian
government has decided to summon par
lament to deal with the war situation.
the date of assembling being August Is.
AS Canadas revenue has been falling
and as borrowing in England is impos-
sible. it is expected the government will
bring in a measure imposing special war
taxes in order to raise money to pro-
vide for the expenses Of the Canadian
contingent.
The news that state of war exists
between England and Germany was re-
ceived at the capital without a sign of
popular excitement. Extra editions of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
MAY SEND LOCAL
NURSES ABROAD
Red Cross in Session Today
Preparing to Offer Medi-
cal Assistance.
MISS BOARDMAN SEES
WILSON ABOUT PLANS
President Thinks Better to Delay Ac-
ton Until Mediation Proposal
Is Acted On.

Washington women and girls may be
called upon to go to the front as
nurses during the war in Europe.
This statement was made today by
Miss Mabel Boardman. the active mem
Der in Washington of the central COM
mittee of the American National Red
Cross. who returned to Washington
hurriedly last night from Murray Bay.
Canada. where she had gone to make a
short visit
Miss Boardman had a conference this
morning with President Wilson. who is
the president of the Red Cross. She
discussed with him the possibility of
his issuing an appeal to the American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Red Cross Organizes.

In these circumstances Red Cross Of
ficials who have gathered in Washing
ton today have decided to proceed with
their organization of relief measures,
so as to be ready for any emergency,
and in order to let the public fully UNI
derstand that the organization of relief
societies aid associations. etc. will not
be necessary. 1t is stated that the Red
Cross. in the present great emergency
in Europe. as in all previous wars of
modern times. will be able to supply a
complete relief organization, aud per-
form it's accustomed task in aid of hui
manity with dispatch and discretion.
1T is very probab BILE that we will send
a large number of nurses to the va
rious scenes of conflict in Europe"
Miss Boardman said today. and
among these nurses there will very
likely be Washington women and girls.
There are many Washington women
and girls well equipped for the coming
task.
we already have on our rolls num-
Der of nurses who were intended to be
sent to Mexico. in case of need for
them there. and who have already
taken the typhoid prophylaXsis. These
would be among the first to go in case
we definitely decide to send nurses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
NEW TELESCOPE INSTALLED.
Greatest Photographic Lens Placed
at Allegheny Observatory.

PITTSBt RGl. August a.-nr. Frank
Schlesingcr. director of the Allegheny
Observatory here. announces that the
thirty-inch lens for tho Photographic
telescope of the ohscl NatorY has hcea
installed. The lens. which is third ia
size in the world. has greater phof"-
graphic power than any similar instru-
ment now in use.
expected to reveal MANY hitherto un-
known facts Of the heaven Six months
We're required 10 make il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Rumors Are Discredited.

While reports that villa faj deter
mined TO declare his Independence frn1l
I';ii rama did not surprise admiriStra-
ion officials Yet members 81 -" con
stitutio:alist a,enc% in Washing ton
sad tL"y lad reason to believe .h-
rumots Wer" L1trGc, Nc knew Villa
had been recruiting volunteers" sail
Juan GroL;di. secretary OF the tunta
but that was aimed simptr al reor-
gani2ation of his forces" The move
ment for the immed distributions OF
ENDS. Mr.. TrquIci added. WIS a sub
ject that was in everybody's mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

public for fluids for Red Cross pur
poses to be used in all the countries
of Europe in which there is war but
the President thought it best for him
to postpone his issuance of such an
appeal. in view Of the mediation pro-
posals he has made to the European
governments.
The President pointed out. Miss
Boardman said today. that if he issued
such an appeal at this time the action
might seem to be taking it for granted
that there would not be acceptance of the
n, e1i:, fjOn prOnoSalS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

clared that the French anadians rea-
ized the seriousness OF the present sit
uation TO the empire in general and 10
Canada In particular and were standing
shoulder to shoulder. with their fellow
citizens OF other races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Relief Board in Session.

The international relief board is in
session this afternoon at Red Cross
headquarters, nth and NJ streets north
west, to decide upon just what meas
ures are to be taken in Europe by
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DAMAGES PLACED AT $4,000.
Suit in Behalf of Joseph D. Clagett,
Alleging Personal Injury.

Joseph d. Clagett minor. by his
father. Joseph II. Clagett. filed suit today
against Frank j. Eisinger to recover
$4,000 damages for alleged personal in
jury. Through attorneys Arthur Peter
and Julian w. Whiting. the plaintiff says
he was walking. January p last. OF
Michigan avenue. near North Capitol
street, when IN automobile driven by
the defendant tollided with him and seri-
ous1y injured him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
the newspapers containing the announce
ment were eagerly bought. but there
were no demonstrations in the streets.
Canada to Equip Forces.

Premier Borden summoned meeting
of the cabinet to take the administra-
tive steps made necessary by the war
conditions 1t was decided that parlia-
ment should at once be summoned to
vote the funds needed to raise and equip
a force of n0.0N men. and if necessary
dispatch them to join the British armies
at the front.
For two weeks the militia authorities
have been preparing for the announce
ment made last night. Defense arrange
ments have been quietly perfected and
this evening orders went out. which re-
suited in armed guards from the Cana
dian permanent force and the militia be-
ing placed over strategic points such as
canal locks. important railway bridges
and terminals, military ports and cable
stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

steamships presumably merchant ships.
are meditating an attack on one OF the
Marconi stations. and the necessary pre-
cautions have been taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05

died on a Western Maryland railway
train while coming to. Baltimore from
Gettysburg yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Terms of Surrender Is Issue.

Peace negotiations at Saltillo failed
because the Carbajal delegates brought
no powers to negotiate for the uncon-
diuonal surrender of the Carbajal gov
eminent. according to advices to the
State Department.
That She constitLtionalists. however.
might take possession OF Mexico CITY
without further fghtinS %as a posi-
bility. as indicated by the converting of
a federal council of war. where uncon-
titional surrender to Ca-ranza was dis
cuSsed.
Army officers debated with Proei
sional President Ctrbajl. and con-
gressmen the advisability ,f evacuat-
Ing the capital u permis the unhir-
dered entry of the constitutionslist
army.
Whether government set up under
such conditions would be approved h..
President Wilson nd his advisers re-
nain.d to be determined.
They did not apr owe Carranza's re-
frsai to accept he terms for the ,rar-
sitinH of power in Mexico City sug-
gcSted by Carba jaIS euyoys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
Suspension of Conference
by Mexican Peace Delegates
Is Cause of Grave Concern

Sudden suspension of the peace con-
ference between federal and constitu-
uonaltst delegates at Saltillo. and re-
ports that Villa in the north practically
had proclaimed his independence from
the Cdrranza movement. threatened to-
day 10 upset plans for the speedy set
tlement of unrest in Mexico.
That the United States government is
seriously considering the ACCESSIBILITY
Of sending Gen. Hugh Scott, the veteran
Mexican campaisuer and a personal
friend Of Gen. Villa. to settle definitely
once and FOR all the specula ton regard
ing the likelihood of Gen. Villa chal-
longing the authority of Gen. Carranza
was strongly rumored in oficial circle.
today.
II has been pointed out that Cen
Villa has the utmost confidence in Gen
Scott. and has several times indicated
readiness to take advice from the
American veteran. Advisers of the ad-
1mnistration say that in their opinion
the presence of Gen. Scott in Villa
hailiwick would do more than anything
else to compose the rivalry for author
fly between CarranZa and Villa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-05
NO ANSWER TO MERCHANTS.
Postmaster General Expected to Up.
hold Fraeger. However.

Postmaster General Burleson has not
Yet made answer 10 III" protest of the
Retail Merchants Association concerning
The coarse OF the Washington post Office
with respect TO boomins the parcel post
with local hoGsekeepers.
The impression ii the Department
seems to be that he viii sustain Post
master Praeger as having acted in ae-
cordance with the policy Of the Depart
ment In the matter \ similar protest
was received At the department from the
retail merchants Of Buffalo, y. y.
II matters little what it is that YOU
want--wheth q situation or servant
"a want aJ in The Star Will reach the
person who viii ill Your need.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
HOLSTERS POUND OUT
VICTORY IN EIGHTH

INDIANAPOLIS, May IL. - The
Hoosiers won from Kansas City, to
s, by superior stick work and base
running. After Dolan's double had
driven in the tieing pair of runs in the
third. the Hoosiers took the lead with
four more in the fifth round and were
never headed thereafter. Kansas City
used three pitchers in an effort to
stop the bombar1ment. Falkenberg
went the route for the locals, although
batted hard in spots. Both teams
fielded poorly.
Kansas City ..1O1 Dol 21O-6 10 6
Indianapolis ..002 O40 O3s-9 IL 4
Cullop and Easterly; FaIken berg
and Rariden. Umpires-Cross and
Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
ONE RUN ENOUGH
To WIN FOR SOX

CHICAGO, May 11.-Cicotte had a
shade over Dauss in the hard-fought
twirlers battle Sunday afternoon, the
White Sox winning from the Tigers,
l to 0. Both pitchers were very eff
fective. only seven hits being made in
the game. The fielding bordered on
the sensational at times, three fast
double plays killing off as many De-
troit chances of scoring Demmitt'S
clean single in the seventh. a sacrifice
long fly and Collins timely hit scored
the only run Of the game.
Detroit 900 600 600 o
Chicago 900 900 10'-l 2
Dauss and Stanage; Cicotte and
Kuhn. Umpires-Chill and Sheridan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
ONE HIT ALL WALSH
COLLECTS IN CONTEST

With Cassidy and Chilly hurting in
stellar form, Brownson had little diff
ficulty In downing Walsh yesterday, 4
TO 2, in a seven inning tilt that was
called by agreement. The orange and
black were helpless at the bat and got
only one bingle. Brownson hit Brooke
consistently, while errors behind the
southside twirler gave the Brownies"
the advantage at all times. Cassidy
sprained his ankle badly turning sec
ond in the fifth inning and was forced
TO go TO the infirmary. Chilly finished
the fray and allowed Walsh no hits.
BroWnSon III lou III
Walsh ..........O 900 200 o.
Cassidy. Chilly and Mott; Brooke
and Leuty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
JACKSON HANDS
HOLSTERS WORST q
BEATING Of YEAR
Stevenson is Absent From Line
Up and Arndt Plays Third
Asher is Driven From the
Mound in Sixth.


JACKSON. Mich. May 11.-Al-
lead here Sunday by scoring two runs
in the third. Jackson got after Asher
strong in the next few sessions and De-
ore the sixth inning was over drove
him from the box Jones was not
treated much better and when the IL
nal curtain was called down the score
stood il 10 3 in favor Of the locals.
changed lineup was presented by
Manager Smith Of the HOLSTERS stew
cnsOn the regular third baseman was
not on the job and Harry Arndt was
called in 20 handle the hard corner.
Moore who ordinarily pitches. was
sent 10 center field and showed that he
was some hitter by pulling off cou-
pie OF singles.
South Bend played a miserable game
in the field and are charged withnine
errors. Sack and Foley had a bad
afternoon and collected five boots be-
tween them. As Patterson went 10 bat
in the first inning he was presented
with a bouquet and Immediately sin
gled but he never got around.
Asher open the third with fly TO
center but Moore was safe on Browns
error He went 10 third on Layden'S
double and both men came home when
Foley pOked out a single. Foley was
forced at third by Arndt after Patter-
son hit. Patterson mas nipped off sec
ond.
The third and last run was staged
in the fifth. Moore started II by
single but Layden famed. Foley few
TO center and Patterson walked. Arndt
singled scoring Moore. but Patterson
was caught off third.
After Jackson had one run in the
third they began to get 10 Asher and
in the fourth showed over two more
runs. They got after him strong i'm
fifth for three more and in the sixth
continued their hammering but Smith
shot in Jones after two men were
down. Johnny did not have any bet
ter luck and they kept after him max
ing il three in that session. In the
seventh they had some excitement
when Johnny was the victim and four
more runs were showed across. Then
liz the eighth they collected another
making it IA.
The Foosiers hit Ferren for nine
safe ones. hut he had good support
and settled in the pinches. lie famed
- of the visitors and only walked
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
POPP WORKING OUT
FOR COMING BOUT

Lew Popp i till training hard for
his six round r. with Joe Hueston on
the night OF May p. The bout Will
head a card which vii hrcludte bouts
by the cleverest little scrappers in this
vicinity. and will be wound up with
two or three fast wrestling matches.
Each OF the boys who are IN the
exhibition will be examined by a ply
s.cian before his entrance into the ring
10 ascertain whether he is in fit phys
ical condition. The exhibition prom
ises TO be one OF the niftieSt things OF
its kind ever held in the city.
Lew Powell, also OF this city. will
mix IL for six rounds with young
Brownie Ri&by OF Goshen. The bout
promises 10 be almost as speedy as the
main go. To make the bouts go with
speed a capable referee will be Sc
cured. The exhibition will be staged
in the Hungarian hall on Division st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
S. GERGACZ IS WINNER

In a One-sided battle the Steve
Gergacz baseball team trounced the
LeGaros Sunday afternoon by a score
of IA to on Muessel field. The
Gergacz boys took is hits off Christie
In the second they punched their hits
and put across four TALES. duplicating
the feat in the seventh. The LeGarOs
made four hobbies. every one Of which
contributed to the scoring.
Gergacz lilo OPP 41"-14 Is 3
LeGaros ...2 200 020 DOL 5 s
Flowers and Bishop; Christie and
Hathaway.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
ROBBINS BEATS TOLEDO

SAGINAW, Mich. May 11-Rob-
bins pitched great ball Sunday and
was given almost perfect support, al
lowing the Ducks TO win the first
game Of the season from Toledo s
to 2.
The left-hander was found for
seven hits, two OF which were good
for two sacks. on two occasions he
allowed a pair TO be punched. which
gave the visitors their brace OF tallies.
Watkins. who did the finging for the
Mud Hens. was touched up for nine
safe drives. coupled with wobbly sup
port on the part of the inheld. made
the game pretty soft for the locals.
Toledo .01O 600 1902 Z 3
Saginaw .22O 10 O2t-S Q I
Watkins and Hart; Robins and
Holmes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
HAGERMAN'S SUPPORT
SAVES GAME FOR MAPS

CLEVELAND, o., May IL Rip
Hagerman was in rare form Sunday
and the Maps whitewashed the
Browns, 10 0. 1t took some hair
raising support to turn the trick, but
the Maps were equal to the occasion.
Wood, Jackson and Turner were the
stars af1eld.
Bill James former Nap, who had
won four straight games. two Of them
the Maps, opposed his old teammates
and was touched up for five hits in
the sixth, three runs resulting.
ST. Louis ... 900 900 1000 l
Cleveland .... 90 O03 0O'-4
James and Agnew; Hagerman and
Carisch. UmpireS - O'Loughlin and
Hildebrand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
CHICAGO MAROONS ARE
NO MATCH FOR NILES
Special TO The News-Times

N~f|N-NFIt~I y to
NILES, Mich, May IL. - Niles
punched hits here In the fourth and
fifth innings and had an easy time
winning 10 TO from the Chicago
MaroonsL Coffey OF South Bend play
ed his first game this season for the
locals and secured two runs and three
hits. Connors another South Bond
man. aided IN the run getting. He
poled a home run In the sixth session
but there was none on.
Niles .. 600 AL 01%-10 Il
Maroons 600 COL 200 3 ; 3
Buckstrup and T1eman; Smith and
Seibt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
ASSOCIATION SCORES

At Kansas City
Louisville $50 OO2 400 900 OO2-11 II
Kan. Cy O2O 400 OO3 600 600 9 Is 4
Northrup, Baker, Toney and Sever
old: Allen and Geibel. Umpires -
Murray and Johnson.
Al Milwaukee
Indianapolis ..010 01O 1903 Q
Milwaukee go. 600 900 600
Willis and Livingstone; Cummings
and Huhges. Umpires - tombstone
and Irwin.
AT st. Paul
Columbu 900 O10 OO0-1 1
St. Paul $500 600 600 900 10 l
Gardner and Glenn; layers and
Smith. Umpires Westervelt and
O'Brien.
At Minneapolis
Cleveland loo 600 1908 9
Minneapolis 030 POP 00s-7 1
Baskette. Benn. Frost and Devoght
Burns and Rondeau. Umpires-Owens
and Connolly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
ST. JOE STILL HEADS
N0TRE DAME LEAGUE
LEAGUE STANDING.

St. Joe maintained its perfect record
in the Interhall league yesterday by
taking a game from Sorin by to B
score. Things looked easy for Sorin
in the early part of the fray, when
two hits in the first inning brought
in three runs and when. in the next
session, the Bookies boosted their
lead TO four against nothing for the
Josephites. st. Joe got busy in the
fourth and showed across three runs
In the next round they added another
tally, tieing the score. Sorin Called
10 do anything at bat and three more
runs by st. Joe I'm the sixth gave them
the game. Sorin tailed again in the
eighth, but failed to bring up their
score in the ninth.
st. Joe ...........O 900 319 OOs-T
Sorin .....31 600 010-5
BOland and Bartel; Walsh and
O'Donnell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
KAZOOS WIN IN TENTH

KALAMAZOO. Mich, May H.
The Kazoos won out in a ten-inning
pitchers battle Sunday afternoon
when Carleton. batting for Knox. was
hit on the arm, stole second and
scored on Smiths single 70 center.
Both teams chalked up two scores
in the early innings and from there
on until the finish both pitchers
frightened up and there was little
choice between them.
Lansing ....O2O 900 900 % s ,
Kalamazoo 200 900 600 1-3 ; o
Duffy and Madison; kraskie and
Archer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
WEST END CUBS WIN OUT

The West End Cubs took the long
end OF a One-sided score against the
Muessei aggregation Sunday afternoon
on Cssaday field. The tally was Is
TO s. the Cubs amassing 20 safe hits
of the delivery OF Taberski and
Ready. In the seventh by thrilling
batting rally. the Cubs pushed seven
runs over the plate. They made four
in the seventh. two in the fourth and
one each in the second, fifth and
sixth.
Cubs 100 211 47s-ls 20 3
Muessels .02O 1913 600 s
Marks. Tafelski and Zalas; Taber-
ski. Ready and Ziggy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
REDS GET HITS BUT
CAN'T SCORE TALLlES

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 1.-THE Reds
collected but one run on two singles,
double and three triples against the
Cardinals Sunday and lost, 3 to L. In
the second Clarke and Benton tripled,
scoring the run, but Moran, Groh and
Bates couldn't bring In Benton. Groh
opened the sixth with a drive over
Gathers head. but was caught at the
plate trying for a home run. The
Cardinals after drawing % successive
ciphers broke their slump in the sixth.
Snyder was safe on Herzog's tumble
and Higgins and Magee punched
doubles for two runs.
Cincinnati ..OO1 600 0OO-1 2
ST. Louis 100 coz 01"-3 0
Benton, Douglas and Clarke; Sallee
and Snyder. Umpires-Quigley and
EaSOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
CHICAGO FANS SEE
BROWN WIN CONTEST

CHICAGO. May 11.-S0nday was
''Mordeca Brown" day at Federal
league park and some 10000 turned
out TO give the famous pitcher a great
ovation Brown responded by going
in the box and winning for St. Louis.
3 TO (. He had one bad inning. the
second. in which the locals scored all
their runs, but was never in danger
theT eafter. Hendrix was batted rath-
er freely and was relieved 0y Fisk in
the eighth after two runs had been
scored.
st. Louis 49,. .020 010 02O-5 9 l
Chicago ..... O40 600 600 .
Brown and Hartley; Hendrix. Fisk
and Wilson Umpires-Bush and
MannaSsau.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
T0R0KS EASY WINNER

The fast A h. c. club. which
claims the championship Of northern
Indiana among the negro clubs. fell
at the hands OF the Toroks Sunday
afternoon by a score Of 13 10 s. The
Toroks. by punching hits and taking
advantage OF untimely hobbies. made
three runs IN the third, sixth and sew
enths innings. Lewis was strong in
the box for the winners. weakening
but once in the seventh when he was
hit for six safe ones and FIVE runs.
Toroks zoos 113 32O-13 13 2
A. X. C.'s - 600 010 800 8
Lewis and Wills; Wilson and Will
liams
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-11
CHENEY DEFEATS
PIRATE H|TTERS

CHICAGO, May 11.-Cheney was a
puzzle to the Pirate sluggers Sunday,
the Cubs winning easily, to /. The
Cubs punched hits by Williams.
Corridor. Archer and Cheney in the
sixth for three runs, which proved
enough to win. Sharp fielding by the
locals killed every rally the Pitts
burghers started.
Pittsburgh 100 O1O OOO-1
Chicago ...... 600 1913 00"-4 0
McQuillan, Adams and Gibson;
Cheney and Archer. Umpires-klem
and Hart