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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

some garment worn ana homeSpGli as
her own coarse but cleaniy attlIe.
Her sunburned face was SAD AID
patient, there were tears in her eyes
when she looked up. 1t thrilled Ross,
however, the sudden wild beauty Of
that face as she observed him and
sprang to her feet, a-quiver with de-
light.
"Oh! you must be Mr.. Morton's
friend!" she cried.
"And 1t was you who wrote the let
ter from him?" surmised Ross. HE
is better? He"
rs slowly recovering from q vast
ing fever" explained Mary Thorpe.
"You see, sir, he was i'll when the fire
came. My father and had to carry
him here to escape the flames. Then
we made this shelter. All the others
have gone. Poor father died a week
ago. He is buried over beyond that
little knoll"
"And you-you have nursed my
friend-alone?" exclaimed Ross. moved
nightly at the realization. You did
not 60 away?"
Il had no place to 60 to-" said the
girl sadly. Besides, Mr.. Morton had
been kind to father. There were some
half-burned stores left from the fire
and we have got along very WELL"
"You are the noblest woman l have
ever met" burst unrestrainedly from
the lips of Ross, and he did not even
except Ruth Purcell. Then he passed
under the shelter, with sorrow and
tears regarding the wan, wasted face
Of the friend he had come SO far to
aid.
It was several days before Wylie
I was able to sit up. The boat was due
the following Monday. In a search for
clothing, Ross Investigated the satchel
Wylie had brought away from home
Ross selected light coat way down
at the bottom of the satchel AS he
shook it out letter fell from its
pocket. 1t was stamped, and addressed
to Miss Ruth Purcell" but had never
been mailed.
In fash the truth came to Ross
He hurried to Wylie and showed it to
him. The latter flushed, paled and
then sank back overcome.
Il think understand" said Ross
slowly. why. Ruth's actions are az
clear as day to me now. You never
mailed that letter, she supposed you
cared nothing for her-and say, I'm
going to keep that letter and straight.
en- out this tangle."
Which Ross did, sending all details
to Ruth and the letter itself, and tell.
ing her that they would forget that
perhaps" Of his, and imploring an
answer. And that answer bade Wylie
come home and be q happy man.
As to Ross, it was not hard to cling
to lovable, gentle Mary Thorpe. and
be glad that things had come around
just right, and that to Wylie Morton
he had been true and loyal friend.
copyright, 1914. by W. G. Chapman)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

ing fer contributions to aid in car
ing for ccltrihutions &c All in car
ing for the wounded and for t. ose
who were left in stringent circum-
stances when the husbands and ia
theirs were called to the front. The
entire proceeds of today's festival
will be added to the contributions
thus solicited, and used solely for
the purpose of aiding the sufferers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

hole, entered the theater lobby. Tear.
ing open the envelope he drew out the
bogus ticket.
What in thunder is this!" he ex.
claimed.
For some weeks small articles and
loose coin had disappeared from the
office. Suspicion lay between the
clerks and the janitor.
Having an acquaintance with the
opera house manager he explained the
circumstances, with a view to catch.
ing the thief.
do you remember the location Of
your seat?" he inquired.
mo. 5; Row I; Center"
go in and enjoy the show" sug.
gested the manager. "I'll watch for
the culprit."
Shortly a well-dressed lady present.
ed ticket No. s; Row l.; Center.
At a sign from the manager an ON.
Ger approached.
Guess you'll have to come 1ons
with me. lady,"
"Sir!"
You're under arrest" he affirmed.
BY this time the attention of the
late corners was attracted and crowd
blocked the entrance.
Come. hurry her out of here" com.
manded the manager.
I'm Mr.. Scarlet's wife," informed
PAMELA.
you can tell that to the sergeant"
sneered the policeman.
Before she knew 1t she was rattline
down the street in the patrol wagon.
At the station-house she failed to con.
vince any one Of her identity. Dire
threats Of vengeance, and pleadings
that would melt a stone made little
impression upon the sergeant. The
most she gained was permission to sit
in his Office until Mr.. Scarlet al.
peared
Hello! Yes, This is the police sta.
ton. That you, Mr. Scarlet? We
got her safe enough. Says she ID
your wife, What's that? Wife gone
to club meeting. Oh, yes, I'll hold
her till Monday morning Good-by."
Calling the matron. the sergeant
gave orders to have the prisoner held
for trial.
Back to his seat went Mr.. Scarlet
for the final act. BY the time he
reached home 1t was nearly eight
o'clock. The telephone bell was ring.
Ing furiously as he entered the house.
This is the police-station," an.
swered the sergeant. "The lady has
club membership cards with your
wife's name"
why didn't she show them in the
first placer" interrupted Scarlet.
She's trying to fool you"
Says she didn't think of It." con.
ttnued the sergeant. "Of course, she
is lying. but you'd better come down
and see about It,"
Securing a cab Scarlet drove to the
station at breakneck pace.
When he entered the sergeant's of.
fee PAMELA threw herself into his
arms, exclaiming:
francis! how could you do It?
Take me away from here"
TITS all q mistake, sergeant. Como,
PAMELA"
Not word was said till they were
nearly home.
Pamelia's hand stole quietly into
his. Cautiously he gave 1t q gentle
squeeze.
PAMELA" said Francis, did you
take that ticket out Of my pocket?"
yes" she timidly replied.
well. l guess after this, II you can
spare the time from the clubs, we'd
better attend matinees together"
I'm going to resign from every ono
Of them" she replied.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

the door. She held his hand fer.
vently.
"Oh, do all you can for your dear
friend, won't you, Mr.. Evans?" she
sobbed.
Il would die for him, brave old
chum!" declared Ross and then he
stood spellbound. for Ruth leaned i'm
pulsively toward him and kissed him.
He thrilled all over, he put out his
arms, but she shrank away from him.
covering her abashed face with her
hands. Was she sorry to have him
90 away?
Ruth" he whispered ardently.
when l come back I may ask you
again the question Of my life?"
Perhaps" she futtered, and left
him, and Ross went away as one walk
ing on air.
Then a more somber vein came to
his spirit as he covered the first stage
Of his hurried journey. and struck of
on the lonely trail leading into the
heart Of the great pine forests Of the
Pacific slope.
There was one long barren reach,
where naught but charred tree stumps
and ashes we're to be viewed from the
clumsy paddle barge that was convey
ing him and a logging crew down a
broad turbid stream. Striking stories
Of the vast fires that had devastated
the district we're current. Whole log
ging camps had been engulfed, refu-
gees had been scattered all over the
section. When Ross spoke Of Camp
Cedar, the captain of the craft shook
his head solemnly.
"A few of the old hands hung
around there when we passed there
last" he said. but most of them had
cut out The whole layout went up
in the fiames-mill, cabins and all"
There was no sign Of human occu.
patton about the spot when Ross left
the boat alone at Cedar Camp. 1t was
fully an hour before he ascertained
that the place was not utterly de
serted. A thin veil of smoke guided
him to . makeshift shelter Of tree
branches n little valley, q mile away
from the river. Before 1t, seated on q
boulder sat q young girl, mendinl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03
TO RAISE WAR FUND

St. Louis. Mo-, Oct. "a meet
ing of representatives of st. Louis
German, ustrian and Hungarian or
CARNATIONS have arranged joint war
relief fund benefit which will take
place today. In connection with the
festival an appeal was sent out to
all people of those nationa:ities ask
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

yers. Petite Pa.
melia as his
wife. Both were
fond Of 4 little
joke.
Mrs. Scarlet had
q mania for clubs.
She was an active
member Of sever.
al, which she at
tended religiously.
Mr.. Fran c IL
s c arlet' 8 one
source of recrea.
ton was comic
opera, for which
he had a weak.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyre, used in
ternally and externally Price Csc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-03
Matinee TICKET
LEY vANDAWoRKER.,

(Copyright.)
~ Mr.. Francis Scarlet was
|3scity's most brilliant law.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
APPOINTMENTS

isi CHARLESTON, Nv. Na., March 4.
Before leaving for Washington
tonight where a conference will be
held tomorrow between the West
Virginia and the Virginia Debt Com
missions, Governor Hatfield an
nounced the reappointment If GHilda
NJ. Dugan. as Superintendent Of the
Industrial Home for Girls, at In
dustrial, and Grin G. Ogden, as a
member OF the State Board OF Ems
balmers: The first appointment. is
at the will and pleasure of the gov
ernor. and the latter for a term Of
three years. 8
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
Gorman,s com,nedianss.

Regarding JAW. Germans COM
maedians, booked Ito appear here
hn!oon, the burlington, VT Free
Press Of November 14th, says:
Bob OFT, brother of Phil OFT, up.
peared yesterday AFTERNOON and last
evening at the Strong Theatre in
Matthew OTIS piece, called n
Should Work. It was a regular
OFT afternoon. Anybody who has
ever seen an OFT show knows what
that's like. and Bob OFT is as funny
as his brother Phil. He has with
him a company OF merrymakers,
singers; danssfs, comedians, Z who
project a considerable amount OF
fun and provide a good two hours Or
more Of amusement.
The opening performance yester.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
DIVORCED LIFE
By Helen Hessong Fuessle

table for two IN q QUIET corner Of
the Fashionable hotels dining rom.
He knew how 10 order, and "a
tempting repast was set before them.
ut occurred me, began Marian
THAT YOU might atlo@ sof some
place for me, perhaps in tiie recep-
!tion office of some doctor Ser dentist.
I've never done anyf thing OF the
sort but I'm Eager for d chance
7.;If you insist on going to work,
why pick ont am such commonplace
occupation Eas that2,' returned Ev-
ans. S.,tt seems to me that you be-
long ono the stage your
looks isst2-
mo thanks, 4 wouldn't care for
theslife at all. said Marian. 1t
was a falsehood, but what Of it?=--I-
she ltoldfherselL TO seek admit
ance to the stage zone must go to
New York and to go to New York,
one must have enough money to n
nance the dilficultGcampaign. She
meant to stay where she was just
long enough t. obtain the funds,
then she wopldsbe OFT for the allur-
ing Rialto. What woman does not
dream Of the footlights, and deem
herself possessed OF the aualinca-
lions that makesfor artistic success?
There will be anopening soon in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

n, u 'tf - f-s'il ~
, H7Eall 4. tod 3 Jury ipa ths; circuit
court l the story Of her Injuries. With
her FIVE little children; she crouch.
ed near the big chimney in their
little home, SHE said, while bullets
flew thick about them. One bullet
passed thruogll the family bible,
entered AIRS. Halls right leg and
passing through that lodged in her
left leg where it remains. One
ellild narrowly escaped death when
y bullet grazed its head; she con:
Etinucd. ~. 7F-t,i ffg
Many witnesses are here to tcsti-
|ify in Mrs. Halls suit for s25, 900
against the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad company and the ,liyeliest
interest lis manifested in tie out
come as u number of similar actions
have been entered and are soon to
be heard FIJI Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

my own Office" continued Evans
The girl who IS there now is UNI
satisfactory. Five OF us share the
reception room. but the work IS not
very taskfng. j think you'd enjoy
H. As 70 salary, think thar mat
ter can be adjusted sattsfactoriiy.a
.Lueheon over. they repaired 10
DR.. Evans. otftee. He showed Mars
fan various card catalogue devices.
Suddenly, while thus engaged. he
picked up her hand without warn
ing. and kissed Il. "a wave Of hot
resentment swept the young wom-
an: +
Don't. What right had you to do
that she demanded angrily.
4" m oyerpowering impulse made
me do III + replied the other bland
~. a hope you're not offended.
You have d most charming hand.f
II most certainly am oifended.g Z!
Marian retorted.
Don't he so saneamish. Ai,little
thing Ike that aahtn't make sou
cross" pleaded tile dentist. i.
at does, ;neyeFtlrele Z, answered
the other with cold dignity. I'm
going. ! wouldn't think Of working,
here y :!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
Marian is offered Work.

Just MS she was about to leave
the house for q morning walk,
Marian was summoned to the tele:
phone IN the living room Of the
boarding ho1sa. g 81
Hello s tJiis Miss Winthropgp
"Yes She answered With rising
infection. .. q < Y,
DO yon reeognize my yoice?S
NO. a think not s VI
I'm disappointed This is pr.
Evans i have YOUR letter, ying
that you are looking for employ
nent. 1 have something in mind
that i think may interest you Why
not have luncheon with me today,
and Wen talk ii over n Z
FIN afraid that wouldn't do an
swered Marian with sudden Strepida-
ton, ut would hardly be proper
"Properest thing in the world.
We've both got to eat. That will
give US a chance to talk business.
MS done nh the time. Meet me at
the Townsend; in tile lobby at 1880
today and well haycsa bite to eat"
Click went his receiver.
Marian needed work. overcame
her scrup1cs, and was on hand at
Tic appointed hour. Evans wrung
her hand warmly and led her to u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
Personals.

Miss Rebecea Summers is quite IL
at her home on Diamond street.
Rev. |. A. Barnes. of East Parl
avenue, has greturned from Hopwood
Pa, where he spent few days. IIt
will return there Saturday to begit
O series of revival meetings.
Miss Lula Springer is able TO be
out after few days illness.
Miss Matilda Mckinney is recoy.
ering from an illness of several days
Mrs. Neptune, of the Harr Add
ton, who has been i'll for some time
is worse.
Mr.. Wilbur Reeves, of Triune
spent yesterday here on business. !
Mr.. Jacob Garner, who has been
i'll of grippe, is recovering.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
ARMoRED TRAIN
On Paint Greek is Recalled in Suit
Now Being Heard Against
CO 0. at Charleston. ].

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Mar. a.
The journey Of an armored train
along the Paint Creek branch Of the
Chesapeake AND oliossrailroad, one
February night during tie miners
strike year ago was iviyidly re-
called here today when Mrs. Anna
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

day was styled II Should Worry,',s
playful q; funny, wrinkles.p Bob
Otis methods are a little quieter
than those of his brother Phil and
he knows how to;"get over a song
with an apparent minimum of ieE-
fort, as for instance his Paper Bag
Cooking" number yesterday. He
has the assistance of a numerous pl
company that includes Carl coyey,
Hal Burton, Rose Reeves, Lillian
I ;SFEermoyle,a Pearl iDanfortli and Car
rio Engef; And as for the Bette,
Roses, 3Helehs, !LiHahs. &defines,,
Mabels, Jennies and Louises Of the
chorus they are all engaging
Ily lively and sufficiently attractive.
iy gowned. There were 4 4 musical
numbers. ~ sitt;t :l,3
u Should Worry" had plenty Of
60. 4, i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
NOTICE

% = . l.. 800 al = "A
Notice is hereby given that the
Monongahela valley Traction Com
pany did, on the ;21st day Of Feb
ruary. 1914, Ale with the Recorder
Of the Town Of Rivesville, Marion
County, West Virginia an applica.
ton for a franchise forithe constrrc-
ton. operation and maintenance OF
a street railroad In, upon and over
certain Of the streets Of the said
Town of Rivessillc. and for tliesright1
to erect place and maintain; poles,
wires supports and other fixtures In.
upon and over ti.e public grounds.
streets. avenues and alleys OF said
town for the purpose of conveying
electricity for lieat light and pow
err ~ &
Win tie said application there
was filed q draft of. can ordinance
granting Said Mononsahsia Valley
Traction Company It's successors an,i
assigns the said rights and priv!
ieges.
The said pplication will he pre-
scented to- the Common Council .ofI
said Town at the first rneefingl
thereof held after the publication
of this ordinance for thirty 800
days. or as soon thereafter as the
said Common Council will consider
the said application.
This notice Is given 10 obedience
TO the provision OF Chapter % OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
Left To-day.

Evangelist Deyore, of INinton, o.,
who has spent several days here,
went to Barrackville. today, and from
there will go to Hundred, w. Va,
for q short stay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR SALE One s-room frame house.
new,loeated at 900 Chestnut ave.
nue., near the c.. E. Hutchinson
mansion on AIorgantown ave..ue.
This is bargain. Apply ,Chas.
Pitman. Go9 Chestnut avenue. 31-tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

POULTRY stxty-seven varieties.
Thoroughbred and exhibition stocs.
Eggs $1.oo to $500 per Is. Guar
anteed. Send for catalogue.
LEVI B. HARR, Farm. offices
Main street! opposite Court House.
Both phones. 1-6-tf..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05


the amount 81 the bid must accom-
pam each bid. Successful bidders
Will be qlired to furnish a boedl
substantially FIN wording and lignres.
OF the form Of bond attached 10
specifications and contract.
Plans for this work may be seen
at the County Clerks Office, Fair
mont. "; yaa and at the offiee Of
the Engineer. J: Russell Wilson.
Fir National Bank Buflaing.
Warrington W.. va, tors Iss South
. 81 Street sizing fon, Pa.
1.-THE Court Z reserves the right 10
reject any and all bids.
JOHN f. PiIHri1Ps
/; Clerk of the County costst
o. Marion County.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

Mrs. Harr Improving.
Mrs. Rufus SHarr, who has been
Very i'll for several weeks. is ,improys
ing slowly. Her many friends will
be glad to learn Of this change FOR
the better.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Eggs for Matching:
use Comb, Rhode Island Reds
and Barred Plymouth Rocks. Al
SO day old chicks from either
of these breeds. Call or address.
Geo. Weiss, Watson, w. Va. Con.
Phone 24s-X. 252s-1m
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR sALE-l'arm Of over 40 acres
good land, close Annabelle. Plenty
fruit, fair house, free gas for
Domestic use. Price, $4,000 per
acre. 100000 down, $4,000
yearly with interest. Lien re;
tanned for. back. paylnents. ~ Pos.
session 3OSdays after sails. Apply
c. w. Watson or G: NJ. sTetrick Z
Worthington, w. Va. ,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR SALE Rose Comb Rhode Island
Red Eggs for setting. Select stock,
will set incubators for parties fur
nishins their own eggs in 1 or 2,
hundred egg lots or more. Geo.
Weiss, Watson w. Va. Consl.
Phone 24s-X. 2-16-1mo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
.QuIilting Party.

Quilting Party. .;..... 4
Mrs. !. n. Gaslsins and daughter
Mrs. Vance Harrington, of Marke:
street, are entertaining number OF
ladies at an all day quilting party
today
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR SALE Eggs for batehing from
s. White and Black orpinstons,
also White Lcghorns. .s1.oo por
citing Of 10. Fcrnand wattiaux,
1919 Seventh street, Fairmont.
W. Va. Locust Ave.
3-4=st.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR ,sAl4E-Nine room house. 2o3
Chestnut St. Bargain IL sold ut
once. Come set your price. r.
Il. ioNEY. 2-1S-1m,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

W. AlSTED roFrentI7 a house OF Ave
or six rooms on or near the car
line. Address w. II. d., care this
office. 2-23-st. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

FOR SALE-For short time l will
offer my beautiful home for sale
or will trade for good farm. For
further particulars call on, I. G.:
Wadsworth. II st, = Ridgelys Ave.
iFairmont, VIVA. 2-19-1m.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTThe large business
room o the Public Library Build!
i1lgs also basement and three
rooms for light Housekeeping on
snd floor: Apply room No. 80.
Trust building. 1-3:tf.s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

WANTED Girl for general house
work. Call Sex ,Consol. phone,
or address Box 5S1, City.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

WANTED III pay &c. per pound
for clean rags at the, West Viz
sinian office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

WANTED To buy OF tease incuba.
tors: Call Bell Phone Isl; Con.
2ss. 2-9-tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05

WANTED ~ To ,'@ork. Eat once, one
first class barger; good wages
steady job. Apply j. NJ, shinn,
clarksbarg, Va: sIyi S75-3t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-05
WANTED
Practlcal nursing. In:

= 49, =
qlfre at Mrs. Robertson's, 200
High street. Mich SIT
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-09
KiIIed the Rabbl,

PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-Rev. l..
Ershansky, an aged rabbi, lies dead.
and his family's old friend, Mrs. Fan
ME Eisenbaum, lies dangerously
wounded at the Roosevelt hospital,
both shot by Thomas Burns, peddler,
as they sat on the Ershansky door
step last evening. Burns today re-
fuses to talk and his motives for the
shooting are unknown. He is an old
acquaintance of Mrs. Efsenbaum and
the shooting followed brief quarrel
between them on the Erhanshky door
step. The rabbi was shot when he
rushed out, hearing the woman
scream. He died instantly. Thomas
Gallagher. q messenger boy, captured
Burns and the police had difficulty in
rescuing him from the mob.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-09
Mexican War Vets Meet.

UNITED Press Leased wire Service. ]
CHILLICOTHE, O., June 9.-Mexi-
can war veterans from all parts of
the country gathered here today for
the annual reunion OF the state and
national associations. At this reunion
a committee will be appointed to place
the associations records in the ma
tional capitol for safe-keeping. Cap
tain John A Fisher OF this city, is
president of the national association.
John Conwell of Caidez, is president
of the state association.