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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
CONVICT FOUND
At M0N0NGAH
Riley chrisner, Who Escaped
Last August, Is Returned
to County Jail.

Riley Chrisner, aged 40. county
convict who took French leave" from
the Harrison county Jail August z last.
is again prisoner there. Deputy sher-
In Iaco Wolfe having brought him
back Wednesday evening from .aonnn-
gah, where he had been working In a
coal mine.
Chrisner was sentenced Dccen,, or
"a last year to serve six months In the
county jail and on the county roads
and to pay fine OF $50 and costs for
unlawfully carrying a pistol. local
policemen having saffoEted nm. ,Then
at the June torn Of the criminal
court this year he drew another SEN
tence OF six months and a fine OF 800
and costs for having violated the pro-
hibition law by selling whiskey some
time before his other offense. He is
now to be tried before Magistrate
Jackson v. Carter for escaping
Chrisner has nearly served his first
sentence.
When Chrisner got away from tho
Jail last August he obtained permission
10 90 on an GRAND and never re-
turned.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
FIRST COUPON IN THE. RUTH
CONTEST PUBLISHED TODA Y
PROTEST AGCEDED
BY Great Britain and Test
Cases Are to Be Made of
Two Steamers.
cav Assee,.rso essss,

oN AbsoGArsp eHGsp
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-Ambas-
sador Page at London advised the
state department today that Great
Britain had acceded to the American
protest against the requlsitioning OF
ships Of the American Transatlantic
Company.
Test cases will be made of the
steamers Hooking and Genesee,
which will not be requisitioned but
held pending decision of the prize
court. In the meantime Great Brit
ain assures the United States that no
other vessels Of the company will be
seized.
Secretary Lansing in announcing
receipt Of Ambassador Pages des-
patch said Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the
British ambassador, also had In
formed him today OF the decision Of
the foreign Office which is understood
to carry with 1t cancellation Of the
order requisitioning the Hooking and
Genesee. speedy trial OF the test
cases Ia expected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
INSURANCE MEN
IN SESSION NOW

in the last ten years and said this
was characteristic Of the ability Of
the American people to amass large
funds rapidly and without much ado.
The assets now amount to nearly ave
billion dollars, said Mr.. wyman, and
by investment in city and farm real
estate. and in the bonds Of railroads,
states. counties and municipalities
and school districts. they were ad-
vancing the economic. progress OF the
country. He stated that the life In
surance companies ~ q class. are now
the largest holders Of farm mortgag-
es In the United States, having out
distanced the banks. The farm mort
gage loans made by the life insur-
ance companies are largely In the
the West and South. As against a
total Of less than one million dollars
In all the eastern and middle Attain.
tic states, those in the northwestern
states alone amounted to 1884, 000,-
900.
Assets Doubled.
while the assets Of American life
Insurance companies have doubled In
X
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
Presidents of Various Compan.
les Are Holding Their Ninth
Annual Convention.

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-The ninth
annual convention Of the Association
OF Life Insurance Presidents met in
New York today for three days dis
cussion of such subjects as the de-
yelopment of city communities, farm
ing activities and OF railroad facili-
ties. and the part which life insurance
investment funds play In all three.
.Policy Reserve Investments In Rela-
ton to Economic Progress" was the
broad general topic, and the federal
officials and transportation and agrt-
cultural experts were invited to join
with the life insurance men in dis
cussing ways and means to still fur
Their advance this progress.
The chairman Of the convention.
william D. Wyman, president Of the
Berkshire Life Insurance Company,
OF Pittsneld. Mass, reported that the
assets Of life insurance companies Of
the country had practically doubled
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
FIRST STEPS
Are Taken towards Resumption
of Diplomatic Relations
with Mexico.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The first
step towards the resumption of full
diplomatic relations between the Uni
ted States and Mexico was taken to-
day in the appointment of Eliseo
Arredondo, General Carranza's conf
dental representative in Washington,
as Mexican ambassador to the United
States.
The appointment of an American
ambassador in all likelihood. Henry p.
Fletcher. at present ambassador to
Chile, soon will be announced.
Resumption Of diplomatic relations
means that Mexico will soon take its
long vaacnt seat in the diplomatic
councils Of the world. For nearly three
years, since the days Of Madero, there
has been no government in Mexico
recognized by the world powers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
Declares the German ChanceI-
Tor in an Address before
the Reichstag.
MOT MAKING CONQUEST
AS Yet the Enemies Of Germany
Have Made No 0vertures,
He Says.
tnr ...oe,.,.n ..r..,

BERLIN, Dec. eff our enemies
make PEACE proposals compatible
with Germany's dignity and safety
then we shall always be ready to dis
cuss them" said the imperial chan
cellor. DIR. Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
in addressing the Reichstag today.
The chancellor made 1t clear that in
his opinion 1t would be folly for Ger
many to propose peace "as long as
in the countries OF our enemies the
guilt and ignorance of statesmen are
entangled with confusion of public
opinion"
Conscious of its military success
es. the chancellor said. Germany de-
clined responsibility for further
continuation of the war. Germany.
he declared. could not he charged
with the purpose of fighting on to
make further conquest.
Must BE Certainty.
THE war can be terminated only
by peace which will give the certi-
tude that war will not return" he
added. I'VE all agree about that"
He asserted Germans food supplies
were sufficient and Its stores of copper
were adequate for many years.
The address of the chancellor.
which has been awaited with extraor-
binary interest. was made in response
to the Socialist Interpolation:
rs the imperial chancellor ready
to give information as TO conditions
under which he would be willing to
enter into peace negotiations"
No Idea OF Peace.
The chancellor began by saying
that in the countries at war with Ger
many there had been much discus
sion of the Socialists Interpolation
and the knowledge that peace was to
be discussed In the Reichstag had
been source of satisfaction to these
countries. This was incomprehensi-
BILE In view OF the success won in the
campaign against Serbia, which op-
ened the road to Germany's Turkish
allies and threatened the most vul-
nerable point of the British empire.
Although this situation would ex-
plain desire for peace on the part
OF Germany's enemies. he declared
none OF them had made overtures. In
stead they were clinging to the inten-
ton which they had announced pub
licly with naive brutality" at the be-
ginning Of the war.
After the chancellor had conclud-
ed the other parties made Joint dec
laration approving the chancellor's
utterances and endorsing the view
that in the conditions Of peace made
AFTER the war there must be guaran-
tees for Germany's safety even IL this
implies annexation of territory.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09

LONDON. Dec. 9.-German troops
are reported at tho Greek border. With
the Anglo-French lines forming almost
within Greek territory 1t Ia believed
here Greece cannot postpone much
longer a moro definite revelation OF
the stand II expects to take should the
arena OF hostilities be transferred Is
its soil.
Colonel rhallis OF the Greek army
Is now comforting with the Entcnte
commanders. but the Paris press sx-
presses fear that no is not authorised
TO take tho full steps necessary to SAFE
guard the interests Of the Anglo
French troops The interview given
by King Constantine to the Associated
Press is attracting q great deal OF at
tention In Germany. where the opinion
is general that he has given good rea-
sons in Justification OF the atttitudr|
of his country.
L Tie plans OF the French and BRIT
ish troops In tho Balkans are still n
mystery. The continued landing ~
reenforccments lends color to ssthe
theory that an aggressive campaign Is
contemplated. At the Same time ths
steady withdrawal Of the troops from
their advanced positions leads to the
belief that for the present the occupn-
ton Of Saloniki rs base for opera
tons at later time forms the exteht
Of their determination
Tho opening OF the Hungarian par
lament provided an opportunity for
discussion Of peace which was entire
ly negative. Premier Tisza spoke Of
Roumania's attitude with Considerable
regret while expressing sympathy for
the position in which Greece had been
placed. n 81 q
With only three days left for the
test of Lord Derby's plan for recruit
ing. enlistment officers are being over
whelmed with mon who wish to vol-
untcer under the group system. Last
night many recruiting officers worked
until after midnight.
Nothing Of exceptional interest has
occurred on the main fronts except In
the East whence 1t is reported ufi-'|
officially that Russian troops Ia Bss-
sarobia are showing great activity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
GERMAN TROOPS ARE ON
BORDER OF GREECE NOW
STEAMER STOPPED
BY a French Cruiser and Four
German Firemen Are Taken
off the Same.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Dec. o.
The Porto Rico liner Coamo was
stopped Thursday. by the French
cruiser Des Cnrtes. which took four
German iiremen from the merchant
men on board the warship. Tho Of.
ficers and crew and the entire list OF
passengers were also examined. II
Ia reported tho Dos Carries was look.
Ing for Waldermar Hcpp. German
consul ut San Juan. and John Stub
bic. the Austrian consul, who arc
now In New York. Chief Steward
Schaade OF tho Porto Rico liner Car.
DINA. was taken from that vessel
Wednesday night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
Heroine for Motion Drama to
Be Chosen by Votes Of 1
CIarksburg Readers.
LOCAL GIRLS ELIGIBLE
Candidate Who Keeps near the
Top Will Naturally Excite
Great Interest,

This is the day. prospective Ruth"
You will find this evening, in the
Telegram the first coupon on which
to enter the name Of the girl who you
think would be best suited to be lead
ing woman in the picture. which will
be produced by the McKenry Film
Company and shown at the Robinson
Grand for a week. Every girl from
Ruth" down the list will be Clarls-
burg girl. The second. third. fourth,
and SO on down the list to the eleventh
having the most votes at the end OF
the contest will be In the picture.
Hunt for the coupon In the Telegram
tonight which is headed "Who Will Re
Ruth" Cut 1t out. fill in legibly the
name Of the girl you favor. then take
or mail 1t to the Telegram office.
There you will find ballot box and
there you may cast your votes for
Ruth" 1t will be better for your
candidate to deposit your votes each
day, as others will sec the progress
Of the one you favor and will assist
your campaign by voting for you too.
The more votes there Is case for a
candidate the more she will draw. The
public will be most interested In the
candidates near the top Of the list,
SO keep your Ruth near the top all
the time.
! First Local Picture
The Ruth picture to be made by
the McHenry Film Company will be
the first photoplay filmed in Clarks-
burg that will be absolutely an all
clarksburg amateur photoplny.
The girls Of course, will be. selected
by the contest. the men picked from
Clarksburg native sons and every
scene in the picture will be a Clarks-
burg scene. The producers and d.
rector from the McHenry Film Com
pany have promised us some surprises
in the way of putting into the picture
some local color that will prove most
interesting to every man, woman and
child Of the city.
We hear from many sources. that
the people of Clarksburg are anxious
ly awaiting the production Of this
Telegram photoplay. and from now on
until the contest Ia finished. the pic
ture taken and shown in Clarksburg
the interest will be at fever heat.
Conditions Of Contest.
Any young lady over sixteen years
is eligible.
Votes must be filed In on the cou-
pons published in the Telegram.
Coupons will be, published in the
Telegram every day. beginning Thurs
day. December 8 and ending Tuesday.
December a.
All coupons must be deposited In
the ballot box. at the Telegram ONCE
or mailed to the contest manager at
the Telegram before s p. m. on the
nigh Of Tuesday. December 16.
Last day for entering contest. Thurs
day, December 16. Is
An contestants must be residents of
Cfsrksburg or reside within ten miles
of the city limits OF CiarksburR.: 4
Anyone with Professional. dramatic
or screen exper ience Is not eligthles "
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
DROWNED
Are between 100 and 200 An
finals in the Hudson River
Off Battery Park.

NEW YORK. Dee. s-Battery
Park and the mouth of the Hudson
river off the park were the scene
early today Of regular. western
roundup Of cattle. sheep and calves
as the result OF collision between
the steamship North Star. leaving for
Portland, Me-. and a barge loaded
with livestock from Jersey City. A
great hole was torn In the side Of the
barge and many of the hundreds OF
cattle and sheep .drifted out through
1t and, swan frantically about in an
effort to reach safety. Between 100
and 200 OF the animals were
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
PLANT SOLD.

tss Assoc,Arsp pssss, -.-.y,,
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. Am
nouncement was made today OF the
sale by the Marlin Firearms Company
Of its plant here to the Marlin Arms
Corporation, a new corporation which
filed articles of Incorporation at Al
bany. N. Y. yesterday with a capital
stock OF s3,000,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
VESSELS SEARCHED.

0uF HStoGIATtb FNEtt1
NEW YORK, Dec. 9-Two Aus
NEW YORK, Dec. 9-Two Ameri-
can vessels were stopped and
ing to cablegram from San Juan
Thursday by the New York and Por-
to Rico line. stating their vessels,
Coamo and Carolina, have been held
up and searched.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
ExPL0 sl0N is CAUSED
IN A GERM AN STAT

: z IA tsV'AsbociArEn PNEo61 T7777T n
PARIS. Dec. Elm the Champagne
district French artillery has caused
the explosion Of German depot OF
munitions at q point near st. Sour
let. according 10 announcement msis
today by the French war once.
French counter attacks near souain
continue to drive the Germans back.
The Germans here hold only d por-
ton Of the advanced trenches.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
oARRANzA RECOGNIZED.


LONDON. Dec. 9-Lord Robert
Cecil. parliamentary under secretary
for foreign affairs, announced In the
House Of Commons Thursday that
Great Britain had formally recog-
nized the Carranza government in
Mexico.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
LINDSEY SPEAKS
On Board the Ship Carrying
the Peace Expedition Of
Henry Ford.

NEW YORK. Dec. "a wireless
from the steamer Oscar II signed
and prepaid by Henry Ford was re-
ceived Thursday giving a summary
of speech delivered on board We'd
nesday night by Judge Ben Lindsey,
OF Denver in which he declared the
spirit of love would be more eifec-
tive In international politics than mil
itary force. He argued against the
preparedness policy"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
KILLED
Is An American When Submarine is
Fired on by Patrol.

tsr ASSOCIATED rRrss,
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9-Friends
today received letter saying that
Captain Frederick Jebsen, OF San
Francisco. who disappeared from
here several months ago, was killed
when the German submarine U-33
was fired upon by the British patrol
boat Barralong on August 10. Jebsen
was prominent local clubman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
WILSON
Will Leave Washington for Co
iumbus Tonight to Make
Two Addresses.
tsy AsseeiArso ,ssss,

WASHINGTON, Dec. president
Wilson will leave Washington to-
night for Columbus. o.. whore he will
make two addresses tomorrow. one
before the chamber Of commerce at
noon and the other at night before
the commiasion on church and coun-
Try life Of the federal council Of
churches Of Christ In America. He
viii reach Washington Saturday at-
ternoon On his return.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
STAFF CAPTURED.

PETRoGRAD. Dec. 9.-The entire
stan of the Eighty-second German
army division was captured by kus-
sian mountain scouts aud brought as
prisoners into the Russian lines, as
the result OF daring night raid re-
Gently. according to unofficial accounts
received here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
FOLLY FOR THE GERMANS
TO PROPOSE TO END WAR
GREEK PREMIER
Receives italian and Russian
Ministers Who Show Adher-
ence to Allied Demands.

PARIS. Dec. 9-The Hayas CORE
spondent at Athens reports that Pre-
mier Skouloudis. Wednesday received
the Italian and Russian ministers.
1t Is supposed these ministers visited
the premier for the purpose of indi-
eating to the Greek government that
Italy and Russia adhered to the de-
mands Of Great Britain and France
for guarantees Of freedom OF action
for the expeditiouary forces which
landed at Saloniki.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
AUSTRIAN HELD.

tsy ASSOCIATED pRGss
NEW YORK, Dec. 9-Anton F.
Mente. the young Austrian in whose
room was found large quantity of
chemicals and explosives. was held
in $1,000 bail Thursday for trial.
Monte claimed the chemicals were
used for experimental purposes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
NOT GUILTY
Is the Verdict in the Case of
Dave Morris Tried on Ii
quor Violation Charge.

Dave Morris was placed 'on trial
in tho criminal court Thursday morn
ing, charged with having had liquor
OF the railway station here, public
place.
After the evidence Of the state had
been heard. the jury was instructed
to return verdict OF not guilty on
the ground that the evidence did not
show that Morris had liquor in the
station.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
HEAVIER EXPORTS

NEW YORK. Dec. s-Exports
from the port of New York during
the month OF November exceeded
$180,000.o00, the largest amount in
the history OF the port, according to
estimates made today by customs
house officials. Foodstuffs and explo-
sives formed considerable part Of
the November exports with iron and
steel bars and fabricated iron and
steel also reaching a large total.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
RECTOR IMPROVES.

The Rev. c. B. Mitchell. rector Of
Christ Episcopal church. who has
been confined to the rectory for a
week owing to illness, Is much i'm
proved and announces that he will
hold services in his church the COM
ing Sunday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
BULeARs HIRED
or the War Already and They Want
II Ended.

PARIS. Dec. 9--An Athens des-
patch says: IA Bulgarian physician
who has arrived here from Sonia de-
clares that the Bulgarian nation ia de-
manding cessation Of hostilities. The
government, however. considers Its
fate bound up with the fate OF the
central powers and must fight to the
end" A
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
PUBLIC coNsIsToRY.

tsr ASSOCIATED sssss,
ROME. Dec. Gin the presence of
thousands public consistory was
held by the pope Thursday in the
Sala Regia. Owing to the war the
large gathering Of foreigners, which
generally attended these occasions,
was lacking.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
DENIAL MADE
Officially That Germany Has
Called Up Recruits of the
Class of 1916.
t.v a.see,.rss rssss,

AMSTERDAM. Dec. "a German
official statement received here today
denies the statement made in the
French Chamber of Deputies that
Germany has called up the recruits OF
the class OF 1916. .8
1.-THE class OF 1916 has not yet
been wholly Incorporated but the
class Of 1917 has not at all been
called" the statement says.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
BURNS FATAL
To Miss Eta Watson, of Smith.
town, a Cousin of Former
Senator Watson.

FAIRMoNT. Dec. 9-Miss Eta
Watson. aged 40. a member of a
prominent family. died this morning
at her home at Smithton, near here.
from burns received when she picked
a Flaming coal from the floor using
her cotton dress to protect her hand.
She was a cousin Of former United
States Senator c. w. Watson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
NEW CABINET.
; AsseeIATsp passs,

e MADRID. Dec. Count Alvera
De Romanones today was chosen by
the king to form new Spanish gov
eminent In. succession to the Dato
cabinet, which resigned ON Monday.
HARPER FOUND GUILTY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
And the AngIo-French Lines
Are Forming Almost with
in That Country.
GREECE MUST ACT SOON
Plans Of the French and British
in the Balkans Are Still
a Mystery.

SOFIA, via London, Dec. 0.-Thc
nnnililntion OF French battalion
by n bulgarian bayorct attack during
n battle In southern Serbia IL an.
nounccd In mn official statement II.
sued today by bulgarian army head
quarters. Substantial progressive OPP
ctntions against tho French as far
south as Demir-Kapu on the varyiar
river Is reported in the statement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
FOOD CARDS.

tsY ASSOCIATED rRGssi
BERLIN, Dec. 9-The federal
council has authorized municipalities
to issue butter and fat cards similar
to bread cards which have been in
use for several months to regulate
the consumption OF these articles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
TIBBs ACQUITTED.

I Howard Tibbs, colored. was 40
Quilted IN the criminal court, We'd
nesday evening ion charge Of having
sold lfahor to Dora Allen. The Jury
did NOT bsaese Dora.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09

Thomas Harper has been found
guilty in. the criminal court of oper-
ating the Annex hotel In Glen Elk as
a place Of bad repute. but motion for
q new trial has been made.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
BIG LABOR BODY.

LONDON. Dec. s.-The largest
labor organization in the history Of
England. representing about z,000.-
900 men. was formed today for the.
purpose OF Offensive or defensive &C.
tlon In matters respecting wages and.
conditions Of Eort, Y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09

BERLIN, Doc. 0.-Four towns
near the soutiwcstcrn Serbian from
tier have been captured by thu; Bull
Ratians, the war otilce announced to-
dry. They are Ochrida, eighteen
miles north Of tho Greek border;
strngn, northeast Of Ochri,la; Dibra.
thirty-flvc miles above Ochridn; and
Djakova, over the border in SOUTH
western Montenegro.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
PROPOSALS MUST COME FROM ALLIES
STEAMER NOT srNA.

LONDON. Dec. s-Lloyds an
nounced today that the American oil
steamer Communipaw, reported to
have been sunk by submarine of
the coast Of Tripoli. sailed from AL
e1andria. Egypt, for New York yea
terday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
MARRIAGE 1doRS,sEs.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to Lawrence 3. McCray and Eva "a.
Miller and Clarence A. Prunty and
Lottie Church. 8
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
MRS. HARRINGTON IMPROVING.

Many friends Of Mrs. L. D. Talking
ton. who has been III at her home at
e40 Virginia street, will be glad to
learn her condition Is much improved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-09
STEAMERS SUNK.

~ 1tsE r ON As<0elefrpe pzess. +. y q ,l
LONDON, Dec. The British
steeiner veria and the Greek steamer
GouIsndrls 1laxs been xunk. I