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lean fishing industry began with whales
and left the capture and treatment of
sardines to the Europeans. The whale
industry is now dying out. Formerly
it was the foremost fishing industry
of the United States. Now, with the
source of sardines shut off. the little
fish must come in for share of notice.
Anyhow, we stand little chance of
facing a shortage of oysters, even if
our supplies of whales and sardines do
give out The oyster catch is Americas
most valuable single fish product. The
output of the United States oysSr
industry exceeds the outputs of all
the rest of the oyster fisheries of the
world combined. Moreover, experts in
things of gastronomic taste contend
that there is no oyster which the
piquant, so satisfying as the American
product. Still, there is a small, in
sipid, indefinite taste about the Eu-
ropean oyster. taste suggestive of
nothing at all, and, therefore, restful,
which one finally learns to sigh for.
More unmistakable is the superiority
of certain other American fish, such as
bluef1sh, shad and brook trout. One
may search the length and breadth of
Europe and fail to find a water-grown
meat so inviting as that of the bluefish.
The nearest approach to our bluef1sh
is the Rhine salmon. 1t is one of the
delicacies of the European table. The
Rhine salmon, Russian sturgeon, the
French sardines. and the French, Bel
gian and Holland shrimps. together
with the family reminiscent European
oyster and the herring, are the only
honors which the fisheries of Europe
hold. at least according to the i'm
partial judgment of an American
visitor.
HSh in
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Mrs. Julian James, Judge and Mrs
Sidney Ballou, Mrs. Richard Holiday,
Admiral O'Neil, Mrs. Lee Palmer, Mrs
Charles W. Richardson. Miss Mary Pat
ten. Miss Amy Gillett, Mr.. and Mrs
George Putnam, Charles Gregory, Mr.
and Mrs. Myron NJ Parker, Miss Ruth
Parker, Mrs. Harry Cole, Mrs. Victor
Kaufman, Mrs. Raymond Patterson
Miss Ruth Patterson, DR.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Wells, Mr. and Mrs. John X. VIII
kins, Mrs Horace Westcott, Mrs. Will
liam Corcoran Hill. Mrs. Garrison Me-
Clintock. Mrs. Gist Blair, Mrs. S: C.
Nealc, Miss Burdette, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Hagner. Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
futile. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Britton,
Mr. and Mrs. William Hill. Mrs. Sher-
man McCal,url, Mrs. William Barrel
RidSely, Mrs Melville Church, Mr.: and
Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mrs. Delos Blodget.,
Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. James Greene,
Capt. whipple. Mr.. Percy Waters. Mr.;
and Mrs. Clarke Waggaman, Mr., anu
Mrs. Murray Cobb and Fleming New
bold.
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PLACED ON RAILWAY MAP.
Eureka. CAL, Is Declared in Com
mnnieation With Outside World.

SAN FRANCISCO, october 23.-Eu-
reka, Cal, on the coast of Humboldt
county, which for many years has mao
the distinction of being the largest
city in the country not touched by any
railroad, will be officially declared IN
communication with the outside world
today. The Northwestern Pacific rail-
road, just completed to Eureka, is own
ed jointly by the Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe systems, which alternately
control the board of directors and elect
a president from among their own OIL
GERS.
For seven years work has been under
way on the gap between Willis and
Shively, distance of 1o6 miles Ihe
engineering difficulties have been for
midable. and the cost of the road reacn-
cd SD 200 goo. In this stretch there are
twenty-eight tunnels, aggregatlng a
total length of rs miles.
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lations are bound to work them a GER
tain amount of harm. On the other
hand, the fisheries of the United States
Sweden, Norway, Spain and Canada
stand better than excellent chances
for deriving considerable benefit from
the conditions brought about by the
present war. The effect upon the in
dustry of this country cannot but be
beneficial one, and, at wors the
people will suffer only curtailment
sardine restraint
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Asks Lawyer to Rid Him of Office

COLON, Utah. October e3.-Lyman H.
Marble, merchant and postmaster here,
has retained an attorney in endeav-
or to be released from his official posi-
ton. His term expired more than a
year ago, but the government has fail
ed to appoint successor or to release
him or his bondsmen. The increase in
mail matter since the parcel post was
established has caused him serious
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ABOUT FISH And THE
WAR.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

Very good Bismarck herring formerly
they will never come from there again.
After the war, it is expected that we will
resume an import of Earl Kitchener her
r,ng for the Bismarck variety will have
ceased to grow in English seas. Thus.
the wars after effects will extend to the
CUSTOM honored American meal on "the
morning after
In all proper seriousness, it may be said
that the war will cause the worlds fish
industry to undergo various readjust-
ments of more than passing Importance to
this country. We are importers OF con-
siderable quantity of fish. This import
has steadily grown during the last ten
years, from sS,514,949 in 1903, to s15.33o.-
$50 in 1913. A large part of this import
aaas been Indefinitely cut off by the war.
Food products will be among the last
items which any Of the belligerents will
care to export. The outputs of the Eng
lish, German, French and Belgium fish
cries will be kept at home. The product
of these four countries furnishes large
percentage of our total fish import Great
Britain sent us s2,335559 worth in 1913.
of which amount herring and mackerel
were the two most important sorts. Ger
many shipped us s72,125, mostly cured
herring; France sent us 1884, 1872 worth,
the bulk of which was fish packed in ellis.
fancy sardines and so on, and Belgium
furnished US with SardineS in oil and
preserved shell fish through French can
nerieS.
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Probey Bros. File Bankruptcy Plea.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
has been filed by William S. and Leo
IS. PRODIGY, trading as PRODIGY Bros,
former saloonkeepers. Thy place their
liabilities at s4,466 and say they have
no assets beyond legal exemptions.
Attorney Alexander Wolf appears for
the petitioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-23

Walter Flaxton, thirty years old, an
aeronaut, was dashed to his death at
the fair grounds at Roanoke, Va, when
his parachute failed to work and he
dropped 5000 feet into one of the grand
stands.
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tremendous development. Including the
seal, walrus
Alaskan Fisheries and ferti-
Promise Development. m@e. proc .so

fisheries sent us goods to the amount
Of $4,000. 4s1 in 1913. Black cod. cod.
herring. salmon and trout were the
leading items. Whatever loss we suffer
through a decreased import of salmon
ought easily to be made up by the
Alaskan fisheries, as. also. a large part
of our decreased herring import.
Great Britain leads all other nations
in the development of her fishing in
dustry. Germany, France, Holland.
Norway, the United States, Sweden.
Canada and Finland are the other
principal sources of fish and fish prod
ucts, though their Importance is not
graded according to the order named.
The fisheries of Great Britain, France
Holland and Germany will. it is likely
receive more or less severe setbacks or
account of the war. While their mar
kets Will, doubtless, not decrease, loss
of men and capital and OF foreign re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-23
a gain, the war will considerably cut
down our sources of supply.

a gain, the war will considerably cut
down our sources of supply.
Holland sold US s971.125 worth of fish
| in 1913, practically the entire import
same year we took S2,S7I,426 worth of
fish from Norway, principally cod. had
dock, hake, pollock. sardlnes, herring
and mackerei From Portugal we pur1
| fish packed in oil, while Spain sent us
/ S101.37S worth. Sweden sent us $117.2Sl
worth, mostly herring and fish packed
| in oil. More than half of our total inn
f, port comes from the sources mentioned.
! Herring, mackerel. sardines, salmon,
cod, haddock, hake, pollock, preserved
shellish and crab meat compose the
bulk of our fish imports. OF these, pos
sibIe shortages may occur in our sup
niles of fish packed in oils, more par
| ticularly in the fancier brands OF sar-
mes and in herring. For the most part,
| however. the diminished import can be
easily made up by increasing home pro-
duction The output of the American
| fisheries has been steadily growing for
a number of years, and this industry
undoubtedly will be accelerated in its
| development by the European disaster.
| 1t probably will have an increased ex-
port to take care Of besides an increased
+, home demand.
| American fisheries have grown into a
| great industry. The annual value of
! fish and fish products for the United
States is around s155,000,000. This does
not include the value of the vast guam
| tity of fish taken by sportsmen and
amateur day dreamers. About Ssa,-
o00, 900 is invested in our fish indus
try, and more than 100000 of our peo-
Pile earn their Iivelihoods in it's en-
ploy. Therefore. considerable ex-
pansion in this business would have an
appreciable effect upon our general
welfare. Nevertheless, it is not to be
hoped that our fisheries increase their
outputs too rapidly. In such case,
even with the energy and foresight of
the United States bureau of fisheries,
there is danger that many fishing
grounds may be permanently damaged.
Our fish exports lately have begun
steady increase. In 1903 we shipped
fish to the amount
Steady Increase of s6,717. 274. while
in Fish Exports. abroad ab asI' ss.T11 ssa.
worth. Oysters, salmon. herring and
mackerel enter largely into our ex-
ports. Nowadays, despite Russian
caviar, We are sending about $4,000
worth of this article abroad, either that
or something very like the surgeons
eggs, and something which tastes just
as good. We exported $633,332 worth
of oysters in 1913.
1t is only recently that the United
States has had the inclination to give
thorough business attention to the lit
lie things of the sea. Accustomed to
;oing things in a large way, the Amer
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losses. Marble says. and he has been
compelled to place his own goods out
side his store to make room inside for
mail matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-23
A Business
or Stock of Goods

Is easily converted into cash
through the medium Of Star
Business Opportunity ad. If
you want quick results use
The Stars Classified columns.
These columns are read daily
by people looking for the OPP
portunities offered by those
who have good reasons for
selling.
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Other Nations Will Por
Keep Supplies at Home.

and other fish-producing countries, with
either famine staring at them from
around the corner on account of halted
business, armies modified for the pro-
lection of their neutrality and increased
peoples to feed through harborinS Of
refugees or because of more insistent
demands for food from the war-swept
territories, will keep their supplies at
home or send them into Germany,
France, England and Russia. Here,
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List of Participants.

Mrs. Taft wore smart afternoon
costume of blue velvet with small
hat of the same shade. Among those
who participated in the ceremony and
reception that followed We're Mrs Van
Devanter, wife of Associate Justice
Van Devanter. Admiral and Mrs. Ed
ward II Gheen, Mrs. James T. Mann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-23

Our fisheries in Alaska promise a
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Our fish exports lately have begun
steady increase. In 1903 we shipped
fish to the amount
Steady Increase of ss,717.274. while
in Fish Exports. abroad ss711sss
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Special Notice to Dealers

Mr.. Victor NeustadtI of New YORK
for many years q well known I'M
porter of Pilsner Beers, was forced
by the cessation of beer lmporta'
tons to make careful study of the
American brews, with the result
that he considers ROYAL PILSEN
EXPORT the only beer that can %
handled successfully in place of the
imported Having secured from US
the sole agency in New York. chi
cago, Boston and Philadelphia, MT.
Neustadtl is now supplying his trade
with ROYAL PILSEN EAPohi
exclusively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-23

Besides the loss of fish imports from
the warning nations, the Netherlands,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
A Successful Event.

A very enjoyable, as we'll as success
full entertainment was given on the
Green Leak School Grounds, July 10.
Proceeds being for benefit OF the school.
Miss Mary Croft, the well known teach
er, assisted by pupils, patrons and
friends rendered well arranged pro.
gramme. Each one played cammen.
dable part showing forth competency
and talent.
In spite of threating evening large
crowd gathered and the affair financi.
ally proveda success. Proceeds amount
ing to Spot.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
Farming Paws.

Mr.. Albert Lomax OF our town is not
only the successful proprietor OF Hotel
La Plata, but is an up-to-date farmer as
we'll, who makes his farming operations
pay. His wheat crop, already thresh-
ed and shipped, yielded one thousand
and fifty nine bushels, and the corn and
tobacco crops now growing on his farm
in the fourth district. are unexcelled in
the county. Mr.. Lomax and other go
ahead men are yearly proving that in
teiligent farming in Chsrles county
pays equally well here as anywhere in
the State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17


Having purchased the commission
business of j. b. Abel as stated else
where, earnestly solicit your ship
ments of Poultry. Eggs, Calves Lambs,
Cattle, Pork Wool and Hides, which !
assure you am in position 10 place
for you to equally as good advantage
as Mr.. Abel has done in the past.
wish to state that do commission
business only, as i buy no goods to
keep on baud for your shipments to
come in competition with, but sell your
goods as quickly as possible at the
highest price and make immediate re-
turns. All shipments receive my per-
sonai attention. ana guarantee high
est prices and best possible service; so
let me have your shipments for best
results.
Very trnly yours,
WILLIAM BRADSHAW.
Successor to ]. d. Abel
0l7-919 Louisiana Ave-, N. W.,
You can continue to use J. b. Abell's
Tags if you have none of mine.
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Death.

Mr.. Rufus Davis, a well known citi-
zen Of our county, died at his late re-
sidence at Pisgah of heart disease.
His death was sudden. He was well
advanced in years but was supposed to
be in perfect health when he suddenly
fell aud expired from the attack. For
many years he was a constable in the
county.
He was the father of Mr.. Brad Davis,
merchant at Pisgah- N
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
GOOD Roofing.

Just now at the height of the build
ing season. we want to call the atten-
tion Of our readers to the advertising
of the Cortright Metal Roofing Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa, which has been ap-
pearing in our columns for several
months. telling Of the famous Lort-
right Metal Single. The Cortright
Company advises US that the use Of
these goods has grown enormously all
over the country and they can only at
tribute this constant growth to the
splendid satisfaction the roofing is CIV
ag. We heartily recommend this
I mpany's product to any one desiring
Perfectly weather-tight, fire-proof,
ornatnental and durable roof-covering
at a universe cost. Inquiries sent to
the Companys ~tice wilIa receive
prompt attention and afesoss1stad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

OMr. Morty 7. Groves, of this cou. ty =,
was drowned in Chicamuxen creek on
Saturday. Mr.. Groves was out bath
ing, otbeyond his depth and lost his
life. He leaves wife and several
small children. He was at one time a
merchant but of late has been engag-
ed in the timber business.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

sheriff Rudolph Burroughs was pain
fully injured SATURDAY night last from
the upsetting Of his a .tomobile In re-
turning from La Plata TO his home in
Picawaxen. Mr.. Burroughs had been
to this town on business and In return
ing to his home, his car became I'M
manageable. and Overturned near Mount
ii;;epubiis gate, throwing him and a
compnion to the ground He was
stunned and received several cuts about
the face and body. His companion fore
seeing the accident jumped out and es-
capped without injury. He was taken
to the home OF Mr.. Charles P. Wright
where after much delay he received
medical attention and on Monday he
was taken to Providence hospital for
treatment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
Dividend Declared.

The Directors of the La Plata I'm
provement Company at a meeting held
during the week declared an annual
dividend Of six per cent npon the capt.
toll stock. Miss Eta Roberts is secre-
tary and Treasurer OF the Corporation
and she is to be congratulated upon her
excellent management OF the finances
of the concern.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

-Four changes allowed TO yearly advertisers
without additional charge.
All advertisements due and payable after
the hrst insertion.
Obituaries ana Personal communications
will beinaerted at ten cents per line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

I3HIUy dTIsH'
ssr4tes viii be conducted next Sun
Gay, by Rev. H. W. stowell, as follows;
oldfeIds Chapel, Holy Communion,
10. 30 a. m.
Trinity Chapel, Evening Prayer
100 p. m.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
FRIDAY July Il, - '94


METHODIST OHUh UHs
Preaching Sunday, July 10, as follows,
La Plata IL a. m. Shiloh 3fp. m.
Pisgah 7.sO p. m.
Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered after preaching at La
Plata and Shiloh.
Services at Bethel II a. IN. Dents
vile p. m. La Plata SIP. m. conduct
ed by W. t. Perry. Of Washington, d. G..
REv. ]. w. BEALL. Pastor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
Farm Sold.

Mr.. Joseph W. Long has sold his
farm in Nanjemoy, to Mrs, Mary f,
Philips. Mrs. Philips bought the same
fer home, and Mr.. Long contemplates
buying and removing to this section
OF the county to reside in the future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

Jnrv Tarm of Court will convene or
Mondav
c.a,.,au toAn p...a. ha. h..n AZ,
-. - -
n. ruaa Na,.o. - ,,.a. .nno,n..d
-, ~ 49,
sAshe corn anu 'ooaceo crops i0oA
Mr. ! T. Mn
,ha county Tho l.tte,N , sisieen iiienus III
n. ! = 49, = iase weeN
re = -. III . ~ D'sef OF a
70 .bree calyes D'f'n
n"s :, ~ ~, - p. - ~ ~sess s. =
-. :
r.a - W.
- 'ss. - = ~
=, -. ~ r's1s'' "'''
~ = 1, 80 " 49, ~ ~ ~ .npiell,eu'
- 7''o" 'ns : n"e ,'''' Va o"ss'es'
'''fSs' '''s
A meeting of the Directors OF the
Southern Md. Nat. Rank was held m
Monday for the transaction of regular
business,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Mudd q,
White plains. spent the week and 81,
Washington and Hva,tsv;lla and 40
turned Sunday r. NJ.
There will he a grand to,rnamsn,
and ball at Huehesville on Wednesday
August 10Th. for the beneft of St
Mary,s Church. Rrvantown adv.
Get your late oabbase plantS from II
H Boswell Pomrret Mo h. has tbs
finest plants we have seen IA nlsrts
OF them. adyt.
The ehlldrens animal nicnic a. Chanel
Point took ulace ON Tpes,1aw An !,
the little ones retnrned boma ovar.;ov-
cd with the nleasant ,,av tbav had
The County Treasurer,s hooLs have
been made out and the rreasnrar I,
now ready for the collection of taxes
Better pay your taxes now and get the
pepu.y 'nerin Oooksey yesterday,
iece,seu a letter irom oher'n Burroughs
III which ne stated ne IS DONG very well
anu hopes TO iease tue hospital In the
near iulure'
A meeting of the Directors of the La
Plata improvement Co., was called fol-
Monday last, but no quorum being pres
ent, 1t was adjourned subject to call Of
secretary.
100000 late Cabbage plants. fiat
Dutch & Savoy Variety for sale al
BARBoURS, Port Tobacco. I 10 q
school Examiner carner,sr w;,, ho,d
his annual examinations for taaohsrs
certificates and scbolarsbins j. MN
7 on Monday. Tuesday ana wedrosda,
of next week
9. 49, 49,, s,s.ls =" $50 ~ p'a0e a.
III M $3.50 ~. ~" . ~. y aug
a'aa., ,s.h sHe '''o"ins 'as
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
Look and Learn
49,. OUR GRAND .....
ENTERTAIN MENT

viii be given for the benefit OF the
Colored Beneficial Association at the
hall of its Members in Middletown,
Tompkinsville, Nd.
Tuesday, Aug. rs, 1914.
Beginning at p. m. A game of
base ball will be played between the
Bushwood nine and the Shiloh nine.
c me 4 spend a pleasant evening with
us. Refreshments in abundanc
Music by Prof. J r. Coomb's gra i
string orchestra of Tcmpkinsville, Md
1t will be. under the auspices OF tue
board of Directors Of the c b A.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
Z BEG YOUR PARDON

but do you know that your husband
can secure from me a fine bargain in
''made-to-measure" clothes His ap-
pearanee counts a whole lot AID to be
in the front rank he must dress we'll.
Have him come to me. | will sur
prise you with the fine values | give.-
Good dressers wear our suits, Prices
s11.00 and up.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

J. BOLGIANO s SON
Careful sssd Grower. and Importers
Pratt. Lisht & Ellieott Streets
1878 Baltimore. Md. 1914.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17
A Good Opportunity

ON ACCOUNT OF POOR HEALTH
WILL SELL OUT MY BUSINESS AT
LA PLATA, MD. Possession given at
once. For terms apply to,
W. NJ. HOWARD, Prop.
Apr. IT, '14-tf.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-07-17

NEW AND DAINTY PATTERNS.
SO-inch BATISTE.
Neatiloral, figured, dotted or stripped
ensctsi 10 90 different patterns Of the
seAson 5 best. AT Yd......... 121-2c.
4o-inch FLORAL voILES.
IN light and dark grounds; also black
ana white stripe effects; small and
large lloral patterns include new aud pop
alar shades. At Yd.... 25e
s2-inch SILK WARP TUB
SHIRTlNGS.
In blue, black, lavender, pink, brown,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-01-12
Brazil Contributes the --latest.
BILLY, THE BEER GOAT

Unconfirmed but persistent rumor
has it that thousands of men in New
York frequent saloons each and every
day, some who slide through the
side doors and others who enter jaunti-
ly through the main entrance. OBJ
viously the author Of the following
story must be one of those thousands.
and the only way to verify it is to
interrupt the sober habit of a life
time so far as to visit a saloon-a
particular saloon across the bridge in
Brooklyn. Here is the story:
Every morning the dim. dull hour
of by the clock finds waiting pa
tiently for the opening of that sa-
loon a large black goat. He answers
to the name of Billy, and when the
door is opened he remains outside.
lettering about with would-be cas-
ual air When the first customer
appears, Billy falls in behind him.
enters the swing doors in his wake
and lies down beneath a table.
From that point he observes the
proceedings at the bar, till what he
regards as the psychological moment.
That moment arrived. he walks grave
ly to the bar, takes his place beside
the customer. and rearing upon his
hind legs places his forefeet upon the
counter. AS he does so he directs q