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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Prayer for Peace.

Tomorrow is Prayer Day" by pro-
clamation of che President and by
heartfelt response of religious people
of this God-fearing nation. Tomorrow
the united prayer of millions will be-
seech Divine Intervention in the war
horror that is devastating Europe.
Millions of devout people will con-
centrate their minds upon the one de-
sire that all wars cease-will the
combined faith of these millions equal
the grain of mustard seed? If SO, the
war will end. But do these beseeching
millions wish the bloody tragedy to
end until it ends all war for all time?
Has God suffered this conflict. which
sprung like volcanic eruption, out of
world peace, without a purpose to adj
vance humanity beyond all war?
Must not the purifying influence of
satiating horror bring meekness and
submission to nations until they con-
sent to lay down arms throughout the
ages?
This people draw near to me with
their mouths, but their heart is far
from me-"
Let us hope that American worship
ers will tomorrow draw near with
their hearts that their supplieations
may be heard.
A man world wise and Scripture
nimble'' characterizes the Prayer
Day" observance as silly" but we
cannot agree with him. Our very faith
is tested by crises. Here we are put
to the test. Can we meet it in faith,
or do We all so far deem it silly that
our prayers shall not be answered?
Will our hearts be far from Him. to-
morrow, while our mouths draw near?
If SO, the observance is silly and Use
less, without answer, and the war
goes on.
We believe that devout Christian
spirits will draw near in heart on this
occasion and pray in all human
earnestness and faith, that the end of
the war come quickly and on such
terms that 1t can never be famed in
to fame again; that all war prepara-
lions cease, and that the world be re-
heved of military burden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Editorial Comment
Germany's Mistake.


The Roman Review printed at
Rome in English, discusses Germany
Mistake" This mistake, which the
Review calls colossal. was in not
making political as we'll as material
preparation for the war, for which she
had been for many years getting ready.
When the time came, Germany was
ready with trained men, complete mod
ern equipment, strategetical knowl-
edge, plans for all sorts of campaigns
and detailed information of the coun-
try, the Notifications and the military
preparedness of every possible enemy,
but she had not made friends. 1t is of
international politics that the Re
view speaks. 1t says Bismarck fore
saw this lack of political preparation.
which was no less, if not more, neces-
sary, than the military preparation.
She forgot, to quote the Review" that
she was very much unloved," and
that, to her enc specific enemy in war,
others would Join with heart and soul
to defeat her militarism. her megalo-
mania"
This was written by citizen of one
of the countries with which Germany
was in alliance, 1t expressed the SEN
timent held by large number of peo-
pie in Europe as well as in America,
and, whether or not it is altogether
just, it is a sentiment that Germany's
assumption of superiority has done
much to promote. Perhaps if Ger
many had not been so sure of her own
superiority in culture, in skill and eff
ficiency in manufactures, in commerce,
in ability to cope with any antagonist
or any set of antagonists, the rest of
the civilized world would have been
less irritated. All would have been
more ready to acknowledge the sterl-
ing qualities of the German people, and
more ready to extend to the Empire a
sympathy which is so much desired in
time of trouble but which seemed to
be scorned in time of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
HINCKLEY

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. w. F. CLANCY
have gone to Morrill,, where they will
visit for several days.
NJ. D. Holt and E. Kelley went to
Newport Tuesday, making the trip
by auto.
Miss Bernice and Master Bernard
Holt of Skovhegan were weeks nd
visitors of their grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. N. D. Holt.
Mrs. E. J. Mitchell visited in Water
vile Saturday.
Mrs. Flora Choate of Oakland, was
a weekend guest of Howard Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Totman have
returned to Winthrop, Mass, after a
two weeks vacation with the former s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Totman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
China Leads Civilization.

Ten battalions of Chinese soldiers
serving in the south, have been dis
banded by the governor of Kuangtung
in order to lessen the financial burden
of his province The cost of support
ing these soldiers amounted to $4,000
a month.
China thus again proves her right to
claim precedence in civilization. China
is Kidding herself of the opium evil
and were America as far advanced In
practical intelligence 1t would rid it
self of booze and habit-forming drugs.
China is accomplishing the reform by
a 10 per cent, annual reduction of pro-
duction and consumption of the drug.
We could do the same did not the traf-
fic still control the government.
Now China is relieving the people Of
the burden of non-producing war
drones. When will America and Eu-
rope save to the people the billions of
dollars annually required for support,
upbuilding and upkeep of the military
and naval offense in the face Of God,
and force hundreds of thousands OF
idle, non producing. deviltry- studying
warriors to become producers, self and
family supporters? When they do they
win begin to catch up with some of
the pig-tail rulers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Isn't 1t True That.

OF all the insidious
Tempta lions invidious,
Contrived by the devil for pulling men
down,
There is non more delusive
Seductive, abusive,
Than the snare TO a man with his wife
out of town.
He feeds such delghtfulness,
Stay out all nightfulness,
Sure to get tightfulness
IT'S ones without pain.
bachelor riskfulness,
What Will you takishness,
None can explain.
His wife may be beautiful
Tender and dutifal.
IT'S not that her absence would cause his
delight, ~
But the damned opportunity,
Baleful immunity,
Scatters his scrupes, as day scatters
night.
Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Alder River GRANGE.

The regular meeting Of this grange
was held Wednesday evening, Sept 90
Pro tenn officers were: o. B. Farwell.
overseer; Willis Bartlett, gatekeeper;
Russell Swan, assistant steward; Mrs.
Jennie Mitchell. lady assistant stew
ard There were several visitors pres
ent from Bear River Grange, Mr.. A.
T. Powers of that grange assisting in
the work of the evening. Mrs. Susie
Martin was instructed in the third and
fourth degrees of the order.
Besides clippings, quotations and re-
marks by members the following pro-
gram was carried out:
Piano solo, Mrs. Florence Farwell;
reading. with encore, Mrs. Eta B.
Bean; recitation, Fl. Edison Bartlett.
A Harvest Supper was served In the
lower hall under the direction Of Mrs
Nina Swan and Mrs. May L. Hastings.
Next meeting win be Wednesday eve
ming, Oct. 14th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
MAINE EAR DATES.

Oct. 6-Litchfield fair.
Oct. 6-S-Shapleigh and Acton Fair,
Acton.
Oct 6-S-East Somerset Fair. Hartland
Oct. 6-s-West oxford Fair, Freyburg.
Oct 13-15-Sagadahoc County Fair
Topsham.
Dec 15-17-Freepcrt Poultry Associa-
ton, Freeport.
Oct. 16-Branch Mills Grange Fair.
Jan. 5-T-Western Maine Poultry Asso-
citation, South Paris.
January 0frst week)-Bansor Poultry
Association, Bangor.
Jan. 5-S-Passamaquoddy Poultry As
ISOLATION, Lubec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

will be able to supply the demands of
their own country and less foreign
flour will be imported.
China raises wheat where she raised
poppy; when will America turn grain
into food instead of booze?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
KENNEBEC
CHINA

CHINA
Mrs. Adeline McCollum with her son
Dr. A C. McCollum of York, were
guests, Tuesday night of her brother,
Mr.. Gordon. They were on an auto
trip from York to Cherryfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin have re-
turned from a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Chelsea.
Z. +. Wells has returned from Lynn,
Mass.
Mrs. Mary Brown of Ash Point is
the guest of her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. Longley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gilman have re-
turned from a two-weeks' stay at
Waldo Kidder's in Albion.
Miss Annie Foster of Waterville is
the guest of Mrs. James Fish.
Rally day will be observed at the
Baptist church next Sunday with a
Harvest program.
Mrs. Elizabeth Huntington and Miss
Sarah Huntington of Ashville, n. C.
who have been season guests at Oak
Crest, left Wednesday for their home
They will spend the winter in Florida
Golden Gate" Chapter o. f. S. will
entertain the Clinton "Fireside" Chap
ter on Friday evening. Oct. 2. Supper
will be served from to o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs Rob. Fletcher and Mr.
and Mrs. Scott Lewis are receiving
CONCENTRATIONS on the advent OF sons
into their respect families.
Friends of Mrs. A. D. Lincoln are
pleased to hear of her recent marriage
In Detroit.
VIII Colley made a business trip t
Portland on Tuesday.
SOUTH-James p. Jones Ladies Relief
Corps will hold an all-day meeting Tues
day, Oct. S. The G. A. R. Post and S. OF
V. are cordially invited to attend the din
ner given by the Corps. A Harvest din
ner will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Pleasant Valley Grange.

Tuesday evening, Sept %, Pleasant
Valley Grange, No 1875, West Bethel
held it's regular meeting and conferred
the third and fourth degrees on two
candidates. There was \ fine attend
ance, including 80 visitors from neigh
boring oranges, Mt. Winthrop Shell
burne, N. H; Mountain View, Gilead ;
Franklin, Bryants Pond; and Bethel
A Harvest Supper was served in the
dining room. After supper there was
short program, including remarks b..
Worthy Master Peabody. and Worthy
Master Newell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Workmen's Compensation Legislation.


Exactly one-half, or "a, Of the As
states have enacted workmen's COM
pensation laws during the past four
years" is the announcement Of the
American Association for Labor Leg
islation, in new bulletin which by
the aid of a colored map graphically
depicts this revolutionary advance
Two big areas, the solid south broken
only by Kentucky, Louisiana and Tex
as. and Rocky Mountain strip ex-
tending eastward over the Dakotas,
are still backward and untouched by
the forward sweeping wave of COM
pensation. But more strikingly prom
inent still are the remaining unpro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
LTTCHFIELD

PLAINS-Next Tuesday will be
Ltchfield fair day. Everybody in
Litchfeld should be interested to bring
something for display, both in the
house and outdoors. Let's boom the
fair. 1t is benefit to every farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Lone Mt. Grange,

Lone Mt. Grange had AZ members
present at it's meeting Sept. 10 and
the officers were all attired in the new
regalia. After calling on Mrs. Alice
Ihurston to fill the secretary's chair
for the evening. the following BUSINESS
was taken up: Demit card Of Kath-
crime MeAllister reported on favorably
by committee. Voted favorably on
candidate. Voted to place bills for re-
gala in finance committees hands
Voted to have one more evening meet
ing.
The program furnished by Ceres and
Mrs. A. Crossman. was then taken up
Music, Grange; reading, Mrs. Cald-
we'll; song. Mrs, Nina Clark; read
ing. Mrs. Geo. Learned: Chip Basket:
reading. Mr.. Graham; reading, Walter
Howe; reading, w. W. Perkins. Meet
ing closed in form by W. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Some Shrinkage, Eli?
bath Times)

tBath TimeS)
In New York Progressives in the
primaries polled around $4,000 votes,
as against something like 10000 which
they cast for Roosevelt in 1912 If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Round MI. GRANGE.

Round Mountain Grange observed
Children's Day, Sept. 26. with an all
day meeting apd baked bean dinner.
The program for Oct. 3rd is:
Song, Mrs. Belle McNally; roll call,
each member gave suggestion for flu
ture benefit of grange; recitation. Ber-
nice McKeen: song. Mrs. Lord; local
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
The Grange.
franklin Granqe.

Franklin Grange, by vote of the pre-
ceding melting, met in it's regular ses-
sion Saturday evening, Sept. 10. Fifty
one members were present. The third
and fourth degrees were conferred
upon a class of three. After the bust
ness meeting, refreshments Of sand
witches, cake and coffee were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
Maine Gossip
Iiahts THROUGH the Mist

civilian Rose Benet, in Century,
Some for the sadness and sweetness of
far evening bells,
Seeming to call for a tryst,
Yet, for my choice. all the comfort and
kindness that wells
From lights through the mist!
In the dim dusk so unreal that it seems
like a dream
Hard for the heart to resist,
Mellowing the pain of the close-drawing
darkness, they stream,
Lights through the mist!
Blurred to new beauty, the blues and the
browns and the grays
Simmer with soft amethyst:
Then Gods own glory of gold as it
shines through the haze,
Lights through the mist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

this shrinkage continues we shall have
Bull Mouse in place of the Bull
Moose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

encompassed is illustrated by a letter
received by Foulton man whose son
has recently enlisted at Woodstock. n.
b., his command recently having sail
ed for England. The letter discloses
that the army in which he is serving
was carried in 80 transports, conveyed
by a fleet of British warships. The
entire fleet sailed Thursday, Sept. "a,
according to the letter, though but
little has been said about 1t in the
papers, so careful has been the Brit
ish government to mask all military
movements.
The account Of a fire in a house at
Millinocket which closed by saying
that "A washtub and an axe was all
that was saved of the furniture" re-
minds one of the Journal force of the
time when the late Judge George H.
Smith of Pressure Isle, who, when his
house was the scene of a fire was
found tramping about the yard Juggling
wash board, said by some to be the
only household article saved from the
house.
About as despicable a trick as has
been heard of for many moons was
the theft of the fuel supply from the
gas engine of the Newport fire de-
partment, which the firemen on the
occasion of last Mondays fire were
unable for some time to start. Had a
high wind been blowing the result
might easily have been disastrous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

news, Mrs. Dora Becker; war news.
D. A. Cummings; school news, w. !.
Becker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

The latest addition to the news
paper world of Maine is The Woodland
Press, Vol. /, No. l of which arrived
Friday at the Journal office The in
itial number is dated Oct. 1, 1914, is
a six-page quarto, has good amount
of advertising, with the local happen
ings we'll served up. The editor and
manager is H. NJ. Bellatty, who an
nounees: Woodland has long needed
a newspaper; and it is a great help
to a town to have one. And it will be
for Woodland. A newspaper helps
the town. helps the merchant and
helps the people. The Press is for
Woodland first, last and all the time.
It's going to help Woodland, to help
it grow. Any article for the good of
the town will be welcomed in our col
umns." The Journal wishes 1t success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

The usual order of such cases seems
to be reversed In a suit for breach of
promise recently brought in andre
scoggin county, the male party to the
action bringing the suit, instead of the
female. The plaintiff Is Horace Bern
Ter of Lisbon, who asks that Miss Eva
Lachance contribute $4,000 toward
healing the wounds in his heart caus-
by her refusing to marry him, even
after the wedding day had been seU He
alleges the cause of her action to be
unknown to him. The writ is returna-
BILE at the September term of court
at Auburn. Miss Lachance in stem
ographer in her fathers office in Lew
iston and Mr.. Bernter Is a musician.
The secrecy with which about all
the war news moves of the allies is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
ODD FELLOWS HALL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. &c. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 1.30.
w. +. CURRIER, y. @.
E. f. WESTON, Sec.
dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE,
No. s. Ladies OF the G. A. r.: Regular
meeting in G. A. R. Hall every Tuesday
at $50 P. NM.
MRS ADA NJ HAYES, Sec.
;anseodlyr'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. So, r. e.

A. NJ Stated communication Monday
Oct 3. at $50 o'clock All sojourning
brethren are cordially invited to attend.
PEARL l.. FULLER, Sec.
ORIN b. FROST, w. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, P. OF
H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even.
ings Of each month at G. A. r. hall.
EDWARD RIPLEY. w. NJ.
MRS. G. Z. TOOTHAKEk, Sec.
tu-th-satn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3.

meetings at 80 o'clock every second
and fourth Tuesday. Tuesday. Oct. Is,
work in Patriarchal degree.
). X. TOWNSEND. C. p.
c. e. STEWART. Scribe
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03

N. E. o. F., kENNEREc LODGE, No.
25l, meets in q. A. r. hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings of each month.
at 1880 o'clock.
LILLIAN f. NORMAN. Warden.
EMMA F. HOWE Rec. Sec.
b. L. NICHOLS. Fin. Sec.
tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-03
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday

G. s. PEASLEE, Capt
RAY NJ. BURNS. Cle<k.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
r. L. Shannon for Legislature

In our announcement column
will be found the name of Hon.
R. L. Shannon, of Shannon, who
submits his name as a candidate
for the legislature, subject to the
action of the democratic prima-
ries of next summer.
Mr.. Shannon is well known
throughout the county as a man
of fine Intellectual qualities, thor
oughly familiar with the current
needs of the county and stare
a ID progressive in his ideas. H.
represented Lee county in the
legislature some years ago and is
familiar with legislative pro
ceedings and parliamentary law.
Mr.. Shannon would faithfully
represent the interest of his peo-
pie if elected.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
John Priddy

On the morning of the 10th
inst. John Priddy lost his life al
the Schumpert gin at Richmond,
in this county. while attempting
to throw a belt from a wheel
The stick used by Mr.. Pridd.
was caught in the wheel and
brought over with such force
that when it struck him on the
neck he was instantly killed.
Just a year previous the late Jess
Schumpert was so mangled at
this same gin that he died within
a short time.
John Priddy was the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Priddv. of
Richmond, and a few years ago
was married to Miss Erwin. One
little child was born to the couple.
In the community where he
was reared, John Priddy was a
most useful and popular young
man. He was always ready to
respond to every appeal where
assistance was needed and his
generous wholesouled nature
made of him a general favorile.
He was a dutiful son, a devoted
husband and an affectionate
father.
In his untimely death the COM
munity loses a good citizen and
the bereaved family one in who's
life their love and hopes were
centered.
The remains were taken to
Eoyes cemetery and there laid
rest, many friends gathering
to pay their last tribute of re-
Spect.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Medical Association Meets

The East Mississippi -Four
County Medical Association met
at the court house Tuesday af-
ternoon in regular session.
In the absence of the president,
Dr.. Quinn, the meeting was
called to order by the vice presi-
dent. DIR. Green. who presided.
DR.. Underwood, the secretary,
was pre- sent.
An interesting program had
been arranged for the meeting
and those who were down for
papers and discussion, who were
present, discussed their subjects
to the edifcation Of the men,
bers. Several visitors were on
the program. but failed to come.
The meeting was the regular
time for the election of officers
for the ensuing year, when the
following were elected:
DR.. J. O Quincy, president;
DR.. Underwood, reelected secre.
tary.
The members of the associa-
ton were ba' quoted by the local
members at the Akebia Inn, when
a sumptuous repaSt was spread.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Cold Weather

The entire country was visited
the first of the week by the cold
est weather experienced in some
time. The middle west was the
scene of the coolest weather, at
many places the thermometer
registering below zero.
The thermometer here Tues
day morning stood at 103 abpve
zero and as far south as Florida
and Southern Texas the drop
was below the freezing point.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Letter to Santa Claus

Dear Old Santa Claus:-I am a
lite girl Z years old. [ want you
to bling me a set ring with a
ruby in it. a doll, all kinds of
and some nuts. Please
don't forget Papa; he has been
sick. | would like for you to
bring him something nice. Dnn't
forget my little brother, Grady
Wut. He likes nice things too.
Don't forget Mama and Maggie
/ would like for them to get
something nice, too.
Your little oirl.
OLENE MONTS.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Al G. Fields Minstrels

AL G. Fields Minstrels played
to a crowded house at the Comus
Monday night. The organization
fully sustained it's reputation as
being the greatest aggregation
of fun makers this country has
ever produced. Their songs,
NOR ologues and dances were 10
,o-date and CATCHY and the mu .ic
was excellent Bert Swor, as
the hotel porter, caught the
crowd at first and it was his un-
I'll the curtain rang down. Mr..
Field has given his pitrons this
fall the best show he has ever
put on.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Proclamation by Mayor

Whereas, It has been brought
to my attention that funds are
needed for the support of the
United Charities organization, an
organic ton whose purpose is to
relieve those in distress and in
need of the necessaries of life in
the city. and who are unable to
provide for themselves and their
families these necessities, and
Whereas, There is no fund in
the city treasury for the support
of the charity work Of the city.
and desiring to afford everyone
an opportunity to contribute to
this fund in whatever amount
they may see proper,
Now L, D. W. Robins, Mayor
of the City of Tupelo, do set
apart Monday, the 2lst day of
December as Self Denial Day."
when all may deprive themselves
of some luxury and donate the
cost of same to the fund for the
support and relief of the poor
and distressed.
Done in the Mayors office in
the City of Tupelo. this Deem
Der 10th. 1914.
D. w. ROBINS, Mayor.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18

We are glad to report that Mr.. Lee
Borden, who was injured while at work
in the shop of Borden Bros, is improv-
ing. While using a rip saw a piece of
timber was caught and hurled against
Mr.. Borden's body just over the kid
neys and inflicted a very painful and
dangerous wound.
The Tupelo journal., 1914-12-18
Services at Episcopal Church

Monday, the 21ts. being the
usual appointment, Rev. j. L.
Sykes wi | fiji the pulpit in the
evening at 7:30 and also baptize
he little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wolfe.
Sunday morning Law services
will be conducted by Mr.. DEMO
a id Mr.. Robertson.