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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
BLEASE SCORES
FOES IN BITTER
MESSAGE

COLUMBIA, Jan. Ex-Governor
Cole l.. Blease paid his respects in
characteristic language to various
persons against whom he cherishes
luminosity in his annual message to
the General Assembly Of South Caro-
lima, which ne delivered to-day at the
opening session of the Legislature.
The message is In the form of A
printed book of So pages.
OF William +. Gonzales. formerly
editor of The Columbia State, now
United States Minister to Cuba, Gov
ernor Blease said he is now where
he belongs
OF the present Democratic Secre-
tary OF the Navy he said: "Josephus
Daniels Is a very small man and is
not of the mental csliber to I'LL the
position to which he has been APP
pointed" This is a repetition OF a
previous assertion OF the Governor.
or Judge II. A. NJ. Smith, Of the
United States District Court at
Charleston, Blease says he is "a vio-
lator OF the law and "a little cheap
partisan politician"
Rlease says that Senator Benjam n
r Tillman Is "defying the law" The
Governors attack on Judge Smith and
Senator Tillman is based on their re
tention OF honorary positions which,
he says. they can not lawfully hold
under the provision of the State Con-
stitution, which forbids the holding Of
more than one position OF public trust
or honor at the same time.
Attacks Ben TiIiman.
The Governor is incensed against
Secretary Daniels because the latter
said he would not make contemplated
improvements at the Port Royal naval
station unless the sale of blind til
ger" whisky to the men at the bar
racks was stopped.
The Governor not only invelgh cd
against Individual Federal officehold-
ers, but attacked the United States
Government He complained bitterly
that the United States Government
is daily encroa ching upon the rights
of the States and taking from them
the powers which have been theirs
and which of right belong to them
under the Constitution"
The Governor recommended many
and diverse laws for passage. He sug-
gested the prohibition OF football
playing and in this connection called
attention to the deaths from football
accidents last autumn.
He gave considerable attention TO
the subject OF smoking in dining
rooms and cafes. and recommended
the passage OF a law prohibiting
smoking in restaurants patronized by
women.
Raps Detective Burns.
Mr.. Blease recommended the enact
ment OF a law to make it criminal
offerse, with a very severe punish
ment, for any person to arrest or
cause to be arrested any citizen or
this state upon mere suspicion that
said citizen is guilty of crime, with
out first securing the approval of the
Attorney General or the Solicitor OF
the circuit In which the crime is
charged" And in this connection
Governor Blease paid his respects in
vigorous language to detectives en-
ploved by William J. Burns. who last
year arrested on charges of hishway
robbery three persons subsequently
proven innocent. The Governor said
at the time of these arrests that he
would give no credence whatever to
any statement made by Burns de-
tective.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Elgin Butter Board
Members Withdraw

CHICAGO. Jan. 13.-The Elgin but
ter board, for IS years a prominent fac
tor In the produce markets of Chicago
and the entire middle West. received
what Is believed to be It's deathblow
to-day The designations OF 30 out of
its total membership OF 81 were an
nounced to-day and many other mem
bers are said to be considering with
drawing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
JUAREZ ENTRIES.

FIRST-Selling, years up; six fur
longs: xGeneral Warren 90, xInquieta
1906, xKali Inla 1917. xRooster lo7. xFer-
roma 107. Garden OF Allah ito, Coiquitt
liz, Ethelda 113. Winifred y. lib.
Shawnee 113. Evran lis. Lee Harrison
II lis. Valhal lis, Vanhorn lis, Vega
noks liz.
SECOND Selling, 3 years; IL fur
longs: xDick Brodie 81, xBarbara Lane
90, Big Lumax 100, Drol 100. Lucky
Tka 102. Birka 1903. Ed Luce los, May
l. 1905, Col McDougall 10S.
Selling. years up; mile !:
lStar Berta 100, xTrojan Bell 100,
xStoneman 1903, Retente 105. No Quar-
ter x107, Quick Trip 1903, Dave Mont
gomery l08, Lord Elan 1903. Burnt Can
die ITO. Horizon III. Sim Feinn III,
Judge Walton lis.
FOURTH--Three years UP, Parral
handicap. mile: Rodondo IS, Mamie
McDee 90. Manasseh 102. Truly ITO,
John Reardon lis.
FTFTH-Selling, years up: six fur
longs: xCosgrove 100, xDominica 1903,
xGeneral Marchmont 1903, Connaught
105, High Street los, xParlor Boy los,
John D. Wakefield 1903.
STXTH-Selling, years up; mile
sixteenth: xThe Cinder 81. xCordie F.
80, Jimmie Gin 104. xLowen ITO. VIOLA
day Jr Ill. Little Marchmont Ill
xApprentice allowance. Clear; fast.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Spreckels Must Paw
Panama Fair $4,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13-Rudolph
Spreckels must pay to the Panama
Pacific International Exposition his full
subscription OF $4,000, on which he de
fauted, Judge Seawell has decided.
Spreckels paid $4,000 and demanded
all the stock for which he had sub
scribed. The directors refused until he
should have paid in full.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Delta Tau Deltas
Arrange a Dinner

The monthly dinner OF the Atlanta
Alumni Chapter of the Delta Tau Delta
Fraternity will be held at the Ansley
Wednesday night at s o'clock.
At the last dinner, in December it
was decided to have a dinner on the
second Wednesday night of each month.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Howard Asks Survey
Of Battlefield Here

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Representa-
tive Howard introduced a bill in the
House to-day authorizing the Secretary
OF War TO appoint a commission of three
army officers TO survey and define the
field of the battle around Atlanta on
July %, 1854.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Sir Rufus Isaacs Is
Now Lord Reading

Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON. Jan. 13.-Sir Rufus Isaacs
Lord Chief Justice of England pos
sesses the title of Lord Reading. His
elevation to be Lord Chief Justice car
ried with II an offer Of a peerage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
BEECHAM'S
PILLS

Ohs Lsrvsss Sale d Any Mstsslas h Ne WssiO
better digestion results, and then
the food really nourishes and
strengthens the body. The first
dose gives relief and sounder sleep,
quieter nerves, and improved action
of all the bodily organs are caused
by an occasional use of Beecham's
Pills. They give universal satisfac-
ton and in safety, sureness and
quickness of action Beecham's Pills
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
NOME WOMAN
 LECTURES

Papers received from the ouisld'' give lengthy and interesting details of n lecture on Alaska recently de- livercd iu Seattle before the '. M. q. A. hy Mrs. (. F. Darling. The ar- count of the lecture says that Mrs. Darling spoke nf the home affairs in Aluska with such simple directn"ss that the common humdrum events of the Northiand days and n'ahts seemei intensely human and ever and anon tho constancncy "f the dog come In for nihusns,k comment. 'n fact the greater part of her address dealt with ilr dog. which Ehe eS- plaincd was quite natural aS wih""' the dog life In Alaska would he hard indeed
 Mrs. Darling has smiling intima'" way of taking her subject and trih- me of genuine appreciation greeted the speaker at the conclusion "f her address.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
Special Nugget Service.

WASHINGTON. Ian. > The lack of proper flrlI artillery equipment f"r thc regular uTn,y and Inilitin h,s l".rt brought |" ,in attention "f c'nsrrs' tin,c nftcr time without result. but there seems chance just now that the strong report of the lack of this important arm of the military service made to the military committee by Major General Wood will have some effect. Several members of the com mittee admitted that they were as- founded to find how far the country was behind other nations in the b, anch of the army and 1t seemed from the report of General Wood that the condition was serious. if not alarming. in regard to the proper proportion of field guns |" the proha . bls infantry sIze f any army which we would have to put into the he"'
 IL was stated thai during one 'h''
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
HOLDS REGULAR
 MEETING

The Kcgmyah Kogza held its reg ular business meeting yesterday. The meeting WAS we'll attended and after inc business was finished a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Paliister. head of the domestic science section assisted by Airs. Zehner prepared '' delicious repast which was much ap- prcciated by all present.
 Mrs. Zehnrr. who is at the head Of th, Alaska section gave cut the first lesson which will he on questions of ..eographv. The section will meet at thu, club nexi "Wednesday from two ,,. four and all members who expect Ia take up this study are requested [" attend then.
 The study of Egypt will be con tinued this season the same as las' year.
 The French section is ,carning rap' idly with the graphaphonc. They have had only three lessons. Maia nous parlons tres bien Francias.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
WOULD PROVIDE
 FIELD ARTILLERY

1h. in which only one of the Japthese
 army corps was engaged during 'he war with Russia that there were nVe hundred field guns engaged on the ,,,.,nese sRlc alone. There Is noun in., like half that number of guns IF in. whole of the United States which ire modern and up to date. and there is not, according to the same inform ant. one round of reserve ammunition for the few guns that We have. In view of the strong report of General Wood and the fact that 1t will take some time to manufacture the guns after the appropriation is made avail nbie. 1t is thought that at least part ot the six million dollars asked TOT t. properly equip the army with ne'o artillery will be recommended ny the committee. and allowed by congress
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
The following is the correct tabl Of averages of the baseball teams:

The following ofiioers were install
 ed by the Pioneers last night: Presi- dent, c. J. Lomen: first vice presi dent, Ed Young. who was not present :
 second vice president. J. J. Wachcn- iniincr: secretary. q. W. Thornton tr1msurer. George A. Diamond; his tcrlun, Fred R. Cowden md trustees ard librari Frank Fhz Martin Members. of several committee were
 also appointed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

 LAST NIGHT

The installation of the officers "' Midnight Sun Rebakah Lodge No. j I. @. O. F.. and the Nome Lodge NJ" 1. O. Q. F.. was held last evening The officers installed were as follows: Midnight Sun Rebekah i."lg" N" l. Mrs. Henrietta Ford. x. q.
 Mrs. Alaudc Adams. Y. q.
 Miss Bettic WntcnberI. Secretary. Mrs. Nettit S,idenverg. treasurer
 Some Lodge S". c.
 C. H. Frost. x. q.
 Ed L.. Holt. Y. G.
 Geo. M Bealc. secretary.
 Geo. A. Diamond. treasurer.
 At the conclusion of the ceremony the large membership present enjoyed the dance and the banquet magniii- certly prepared and served by th'' ladies of the Rebekah lodge and the hall and tables were neatly and beau- tifuliy decorated by the ladies of the order.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

X billiard tournament is contem plated by the <. R.'s handsome tro rhics will be provided It Is said nnt the final arrangements are now he ing made for the series of games.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

The diamond stars have settled down to championship form. See them at Eaale hall. Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Peter Edin came in from Casa dc aga. yesterday. He reports thnt | tbc Spencer dredRc from Goose creek tn ElkhOrn.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
NEWS NOTES

After their practice last night the Red Box were entertained at the home of Leo Moore. the hosts being Moore and Mort Powell. Refresh ments were served and enough base ball dope discused to insure tho team winning the next two games
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

This will be the last chance for some of the teams. Big battle. Eagle hall Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Sinrok Charlie Stiener made a rec ord run from his place to town yes terday with four dogs. He returned to Sinrock last night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Bartlett will reopen her dane irs class Wednesday at 8 p. m. at X x. hall.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

There are rumors of private dot race soon to be pulled off which "ugh to be interesting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

FLOUR IS CHEAP. Bread only Sc. North Pole Baker" ard Anvil Baker,
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Win or loose. It may decide the championship at Eagle hall. Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Tom Ward Is going buck to T:iyl" creek to continue work on his gs'il nnd copper property. He has severn hundred dollars worth of ore on thu dump.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Are you going to the game Friday night. Baseball, at Eagle hali.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
NOTICE.

Lovers Of Augustine ( kysr suttsr Crisp and vietoris choeoistss should put in their orders, as our supply IS limited.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

New laid eggs at Prosssr's Harness Shop, s1.oo per dozen. Phone Slack ?.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Place |. Locations ., Nugget Office
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

This is q gOnd time to start right ;Iui.s.ril" fr the NUGGET and know ini r going on
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

Chris. Prechtel who has been min ing up the coast for a number of years arrived in Nome last night. He las been having an interesting time with fast dog team.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08
WHO IS YOUR QUEEN?

Drop your votes now at the Rose Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-08

ROSE CANDY STORE.
The herald., 1914-12-24

could Rosie see the kind Sanity man of
her street, who had told her such won
derful tales OF toys, fairies and Of the
real country Of deep hills and red sun
sets.
Suddenly she thought OF something,
a something so different that 1t made
her heart go thumpty-thump. She
would go to the wonderful toyshop,
just around the corner and see for her.
self, If her friend was there.
But not a tired, hurried clerk of the
shop had time to answer Rosie's Ques-
tions. Finally she approached a tall
gray-haired man standing in the center
of the long aisle. She felt certain he
would know something about the San
ty of her street.
Please, do you know our Sanity
man."
"Who?" asked the man.
THE Sanity man, who wore a red
coat, cap and carried a sign?"
"No, don't What is it you want to
buy, little girl!"
uOu WANT 10 Duy HOtnln. III
just lookin' for the Sanity man of my
street He" Then Rosie could say
no more. The Jumps would stick in
her throat, no matter how hard she
swallowed.
Just what might have happened Is
hard to say, If lady standing near
hadn't heard what Rosie said and
wanted to help her. She knew exactly
what to do
An hour later. after seeing Pietro at
his little shop, Rosie rode away with
the lady, who was very beautiful, by
the way, in her big automobile, to the
hospital, where the poor Sanity had
been taken the night before.
1t was a wondering, curious little
Rosie, who followed her friend down
the long, cool hall to the ward where
the sick Sanity man lay. Timidly she
walked to the mans beside. He saw
her. He held out his hand. Rose
grabbed it and held it close and fast
In her own little hands.
"Oh-fm so glad you're found. Me
and Pietro love you so much. l neve,
The herald., 1914-12-24
Disappolntina the oloaterI

= wanter ave a tooth drawn SAID
the youngster with the pugnacious
face, land | want gas"
tut! Tut" murmured the dentist
You're not old enough for gas. Ana
/ see you're not afraid OF little pain
Be a mani"
"Tisn't that" runs British week.
ly's version of the story, but | expect
Iust at the end I'll give little bit or
a squeal"
"Oh. that won't matter" the dentist
replied. Il shan't mind
No" retOrted the boy, but ! shall.
Just you look out of the window"
The dentist turned to look out, and
saw a group OF grinning lads stand
ing close by his window.
"Well?" he asked his youthful pa
.ient. What does that mean?"
Those are all the kids I've fought
and licked" explained the boy. and
they've all followed me here jU>t to
near me holler. Gimme gas."
The herald., 1914-12-24
TRINITY Ev.-LUTHERAN CHURCH

TRINITY EV.-LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Cur. Olivier and Eliza Streets.
Rev. A. J. Schliesser. Pastor.
Residence: 43S Olivier Street.
German-Eyery Sunday AZ 1880 q.
n.
English-Everey Sunday at q. m.
Sunday School-9:15 q. m.
Weekday Services-Conducted IL
he English language, every Thursday
aight 1880, frcm October to June.
Communion services are previously
announced.
Church festivals observed by special
services.
A parochial day school, conducted
ny a special teacher, in connection
with the church.
Meetings-Congregational meeting
.very second Monday, 1850 p. T.; Ger
man Frauenverein, every first Wed
nesday, 3 p. m; Helping Hand Circle,
every first Wednesday, 1880 p. M;
Young Peoples Society, every second
Tuesday, 1880 p. m.
The herald., 1914-12-24

would have found you II the beautiful
lady hadn't"
But Rosie didn't finish the sentence.
for Sanity hadn't heard a word she was
saying. He was staring with deep.
strange eyes at the lady, who had
drawn nearer the sick mans bed.
Sis" he whispered.
Bob" she answered.
There Rosie sat with shining ewes
and little heart humping and lis.
tened to the wonderful story Of her
SANITY man and the lady. Sanity was
none other than the lady's brother
whom she hadn't seen since the dav
years and years ago, he ran away to
sea. And the lady? She was the beau.
uful fairy Of the toy-shop.
And did you know all the time she
owned it?"
Yes"
Why didn't you go and see her,"
Because l was too poor, sick and
proud"
Now, OF course, like all stories where
ialries and Sanity hold forth, every
body was glad and lived happy ever
atterward. 1t was wonderful day for
Rosie and Pietro.
And up and down Rosie's street. too,
there was gladness; for the good news
had spread to the children, Rosie and
the sparrows told, that the Sanity man
OF their street had found a sister.
The herald., 1914-12-24
Church Calender.
:HURCH OF THE HOLY NAME or
MARY.
rhos. ]. Larkin, Parish Priest.

rhos. J. Larkin, PariSh Priest.
Sunday October l till June ~
Masses: 5:15, 100: High Mass, 10:OG
sermon; 8:15, Children's Mass, Sui
lay School; 4:3O p. m, Benediction OF
he Blessed Sacrament.
Sunday June l till October IL
Masses: 5:15, 1900 and 800; Chill.
tren's Mass at $780, Benediction OF
he Blessed Sacrament after the last
Masa.
Weekdays Masses. 500, $50, 7:0e.
Wednesday, Children's Mass at S:l5.
Baptisms-October l till June /.
from 2 to p. M; June l till October
/, 4 to 6 p. IN.
Confessions every day from 8 to Z
4. m. Saturdays and ewes OF Feasts
from 4 p. IN. ill $3.50 p. m.
Sick calls at any hour, day or uight
It is, however, requested that notice
of such calls be given in the fore
noon.
Altar Society the hrst Tuesday, in
'he RectOry, at 1880 p. m.
Conference st. Vincent de Paul
Every Monday night, in the Rectory.
at 1880 p. m.
Holy Angels Sodality, on the first
Wednesday, in the Convent, at $3.50.
Young Ladies' Sodality on the
fourth Monday. in the parlors of the
Rectory, at 1880 p. IN.
Children OF Mary, on the third Sun
lay.
altar Boys, st. John Berchman's So
iality, on the third Tuesday In rec
Tory at Z p. m.
Apostleship ct Prayer-Gentlemen
promoters on Friday following the
bird Sunday, IN Rectory, at Z p. IN.
Lady promoters on the fourth Sun.
lay, in Rectory, at p. m.
Holy Name Society, every third Sun
lay in the Church at 1880 p. m. The
officers and Board of Councillors, on
ne Friday following tie third Sunday
n the Presbytery at 1880 p. m.
The herald., 1914-12-24

stay away, Just this once, from this
Christmas party I've been invited to!
And think Of the good I'm doing
to other people, too" he added. How
grateful the public VIII be to me fol
pointing out the way to their own re-
lease from this idiotic custom of sac.
rificing themselves!
why, l shouldn't wonder If there
would be a statue erected to me as
the first man who stayed away from a
family reunion at this holiday! l can
see it now, labeled: The Peoples
Santa Claus-He Gave Us What We
Wanted Most for Christmas!"
And so, in pleasant reflection upon
the perfection of his plan as he had
carried it out, Mr.. Simpsons thoughts
ran until Christmas morning.
1t was Mr.. Simpsons idea to eat his
Christmas dinner, ordered in from a
nearby restaurant, in the solitude Of
his own home. bare as it was of his
family.
At one o'clock the waiter brought
In the heavy tray. Mr.. Simpson super
intended the arrangement of its con-
tents on the table in the dining ROOM
And II was just one-fifteen, as he
stood rubbing his hands at the pros
pect Of eating alone on Christmas for
the first time in his life-when the
doorbell rang.
"Doggone it," burst out Mr. Simp-
Bon. What's that?"
For a moment be decided not to
open the door. Then he changed his
mind and went downstairs, two at
time. 1t might be some bad news
from his absent family.
He threw open the portal-and stag
gered back into the hall.
And after him trooped a gayly
shouting and laughing party of sixteen
Mr.. Simpsons relatives!
I'VE came to eat our Christmas din
ner here!" cried one of his aunts.
You poor man-we knew you'd be
all alone!" gushed a first cousin.
I'VE didn't want you to eat your
Christmas dinner all by yourself"
chortled another female relation, so
we brought ours here In baskets to
eat with you!"
Mr.. Simpson looked over the crowd
still streaming into bis front hall. His
lips pursed tightly as he led the way
to the dining room.
But all he said, unintelligibly to his
unexpected guests, was:
We'll, l guess they won't put up
that statue Of me as Santa Claus this
year!"
Copyright, The Frank A Munsey Coz
The herald., 1914-12-24
METHODIST CHURCH.
Sunday Service.

Cor. Lavergne and Delaronde.
Rev. R. NJ. Brown, sos Pelican Ave
Morning service, IL a. m; evening
service, 1880 p. m; Sunday School
$50 a. m.
Sunday School Teachers Meeting
drst Thursday night after prayer ser
vice. Sunday School Missionary day
arst Sunday in each month. Commu
aion service, first Sunday Of each
month.
Mems Bible Class every Wednesday
at 7:45 p. m. and Sunday at $3.50 a. m
Woman's Bible Glass every Sunday
at $3.50 a. m. and second Tuesday night
Of each month.
Oficial Board meeting, first Monday
night Of each month.
Prayer meeting every Thursday at
1880 p. m. Missionary prayer meeting
Thursday after first Sunday Of each
month.
Senior League, Sunday at TOO .. m.
Senior Epworth League Literary,
Social and Business meeting at the
church on the fourth Friday, 1880 D.
m.
Wopan's Home Mission Society at
the church on the first Tuesday OF
each month at 1880 p. m.
Choir practice every Saturday at the
church at 1880 D. m.
The herald., 1914-12-24
MOUNT OLIVET CHURCH.

Rev. Sidney L. Vail, Rector, 524 Peli-
IAN avenue. Telephone, Algiers 235.
Sundays-Holy Communion, 1880
I. m.; Sunday School, $3.50 a. m;
Morning Prayer or Litany and al
lress, IL a. M; Confirmation Glass
(children). p. M; Evening Prayer
and sermon, 1880 p. N.
Holy Days, Holy Communion, 1880
l. m. unless otherwise announced.
Vestry meets first Thursday OF each
month at the Rectory, 1880 p. m.
Ladies' Guild meets Tuesday after
the third Sunday at the Rectory, 7:3s
.. m.
Senior Chapter Brotherhood Of St
Andrew, second and fourth Tuesdays
at the Rectory, 500 p. m.
Choir Guild first Tuesday after prac-
ice.
GiIIs Friendly Society. second
Thursday at 700 D. ~, homes Of mem.
GERS.
Teachers Meeting, Saturday, 2 p. 70.
The herald., 1914-12-24
Was In the Distance.

Baby has a vivid imagination and
sees all sorts Of things on a postal
whether they are there or not. One
day he was looking at a postal and
naming different things on It. 20. see
the boat, the big boat!" said baby.
His brother. Leroy, aged four, seized
the card and eagerly looked for the
boat Where is the boat, baby?" he
said impatiently. Il can't see It."
Weii' said baby. cant you wait
I'LL 1t oomes?-ExchangA