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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

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All persons who tenanted the house
since its erection have been located,
excepting the family or families who
lived in the house from 1902 when DR..
Ayres moved away, to the time when
Charles Ebersole entered about 1905.
John +. Mellish lived there in 1908.
He was a craftsman, according to
Boyd's city directory, and in 1904 lived
at 2022 Brookwood street. After that
date no record of him is found, and
no definite information can be OBJ
tanned as to his place of employment
in Harrisburg or his present where
abouts. The tenants of the house at
ter his removal have not been learn
ed.
Find Tooth Brush
The last article to be found among
the debris of the cellar grave was a
small size tooth brush such as might
be used by n child. Whether this was
buried with the body or whether 1t
was only part of the rubbish that
might be expected to accumulate on
the surface of the cellar floor under
the steps is not known. The mass of
earth was in such a mixed up and
muddy condition that the men who did
the digging could not say definitely
where any certain article had been
located with respect to the bones of
the skeleton.
It is not likely that any further
search will be made in the cellar, as
all the earth in the immediate vicinity
of the grave has been thoroughly gone
over and sifted for articles of identi-
fication.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Overflow Services Held
at Redeemer Lutheran

1t has been found necessary to hold
weekly prayer meetings in the main
auditorium at Redeemer Lutheran
Church because of increased attend
ance. The first will be held tonight.
The senior catechetical class will
meet with the pastor at o'clock, as
usual, and the prayer meeting will
start at 7.30. The Rev. f. Victor Ro-
land will continue his lectures in the
course of religious instruction begun
some weeks ago. The course will be
extended through the Lenten season.
The prayer meetings are leading up
to two weeks of special services at
Redeemer church Immediately preced-
ing Easter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
~ NEWS or III \
kau2RAIROPS/ !
TRA|NLOAD Of BEEF
CATTLE FOR EUROPE
Reading Railway Delivers Twenty.
four Carloads to Jersey City;
Pass Through Harrisburg

Beef cattle for the allies in Europe
six hundred head in all. passed through
Harrisburg yesterday. This large ship
meut went over the Philadelphia and
Reading lines requiring train OF
twenty -four cattle cars.
The train was delivered to the Read
ing Company at Shippensburg; The
cattle came from Chicago and the des-
tinatior Of the train was Jersey City
from which point the cattle will be
shipped to Liverpool, England
The Reading Company has beer
handling large shipments from the
West of cattle, and food stuffs foI
Europe. This was one OF the largest
cattle trains that has passed over the
Reading lines in several weeks. Cattle
shipments are made every day via oi
the Reading lines. but the cars are
attached to other trains.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Freight Shows Decrease;
Daily Tonnage Improves

Daily records on the pennsylvania
Railroad lines show a still further de-
crease in freight shipments during the
first two weeks of February. 1t also
shows an improvement in daily ton
mage. The total number of cars haul
ed in that period was, 29S,022. During
the same time in 1914, the movement
was 3O5,54O cars. The decrease is T.
527 cars.
The daily average movement passing
Lewistown Junction was 21.2S7 cars. a
For the first week of February the
daily average movement past this june
tion point decreased 21S6 cars and for
the second week il increased 1897 cars
This denotes an improvement in the
daily tonnage for the first time in
months.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Novel "Movies" Will Be
Shown With Telephone Talk

Shirley r. Watts. local manager of
the Bell Telephone Company. will
give an illustrated lecture on THE
Telephone Girl" in Market Square
PRESBYTERIAN Church tomorrow even
Bible class. of which ]. Henry Spicer
is teacher. John Price Jackson. of
the Department of Labor and Indus
try. will speak at the same time on
"Mv Experiences in Germany at the
Outbreak of War"
After the lecture by Mr.. Watts mo-
ton pictures of a telephone exchange
in operation will he shown and also a
reel showing the course of a message
from a ranch in Colorado to a hotel
in New York city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17


regulations as to operation, drivers,
cleats. etc.
The first bill to be defeated in the
House this session was the measure
to permit judges to suspend Jail SEN
tences of persons against whom judg-
ment was found in civil cases such as
malicious trespass. Mr.. Walter, Frank
lin. declared the bill would set aside
the procedure of over sixty years and
couid be invoked to set free persons
who should be made TO serve prison
terms through failure TO pay verdicts.
Mr.. Lipschutz, Philadelphia. sponsor
of the bill, defended it, declaring the
act left the release optional with the
judge. The vote was 81 noes to "A
ayes.
The House concurred in the reso-
luton to invite eX-President Taft to
address the Legislature on April Is.
Bills Presented
Bills were presented as follows:
Mr.. Thomas. Luzerne - Permitting
representatives of fraternal or chari-
table organizations to claim bodies of
persons who have no known relations
Mr.. Stern, adelphia-Amending
anti-clgaret law by providing for sum-
mary conviction before magistrates.
MIR. Blackburn. Bedford--Requiring
applicants for marriage licenses to
present certificates of freedom from
certain transmissible diseases.
Mr.. Maurer. Berks-Regulating use
of compressed air machinery and es-
Ia blishing safety provisions.
Mr.. McCaig. legheny-Providing
method of connecting city highways
with county roads and regulating con-
struction and maintenance.
Mr.. Rothenberger. Berks-Appro-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Lobbying" Charge to Be
Investigated by Special
Committee From Senate
By .4ssociatci Press

Washington, Feb. 17.-Formal in
quiry into charges of lobbying"
against the administration ship pur-
chase bill, pending in the Senate. was
begun to-day by the special Senate
committee. Two witnesses who We're
on hand ready to testify when the
hearing began were Bernard y. Ba-
ker of Baltimore, former manager
of the Atlantic Transport Line and
Sigmund Albert, of New York. repre-
senting German -Ame erican steamship
companies. \ number of the other
witnesses will be summoned by the
committee.
1t was expected that the letter of
Secretary McAdoo addressed to SEN
ator Fletcher and given out last
night, in which the Secretary made
emphatic denial of intimations that
he had been negotiating for the pur-
chase Of merchant ships of belligerent
nations under the proposed shipping
bill, would be laid before the commit
tee by the Senator. Secretary Nc
Adoo's communication was in reply
TO a resolution introduced on Monday
by Senator Burton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Andrew J. Fickes Dies
After Lengthy Illness

Andrew ]. Fickes. aged G7. died this
morning at his home, SCI Forrest street
after an illness or one year. He was
Ia member of Mock and Hartman,
formerly Fickes and Sanderson, fertil-
izer and coal dealers. He also was a
member of the Curtin Heights Church,
and is survived by his wife.
Funeral services will be held from
the home Friday morning at o'clock,
the Rev. a. Williams, officiating The
body will be shipped to Newport by
ndertaker c. II. Mauk, where furth-
er services will be held in the Metho-
dist Church. Burial will be made at
Newport
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

priatins S1.500.0OO to pay balance due
second class townships under town
ship road act for 1914.
ReorganiZing Bureau
Mr. McVicar. llegheny-Reorgan-
izing the Division of Distribution of
Public Documents. establishing the
working force and providing for dis
posal Of unused State publications.
Mr.. Hsffernan, lphia-Amend-
ing act relative to collection of col
lateral Inheritance tax so that the
register only shall employ and fix COM
pensation of attorneys. The present
act gives the Auditor General certain
powers in regard to attorneys.
Mr. Fretz, Bucks, introduced bill
to authorize municipalities to appro-
pirate annually to public nonsectarian
libraries an amount not exceeding
one mill on the dollar of taxable prop
erty when a gift or bequest exceed
ing 100000 has been made to es-
tablish n library on condition that it
be maintained by the municipality.
The appropriation bill for the East
ern Penitentiary was introduced by
Mr.. Richards, Philadelphia. It calls
for $2S4.S4G.S5. including $4,000 for
general repairs.
The borough code was reported
from committee by Mr.. McFicar. Allie
ghcny. who stated that arrangements
were being made for a hearing. The
bill to provide civil service in police.
fire and other departments in third
class cities was also reported from
committee.
The House passed finally:
Enabling first class townships to
furnish water to adjoining municipali-
ties.
Amending Philadelphia port acts
to conform with federal laws affect
ing ships going through the Panama
canal.
The bill to create the third judge in
Dauphin county was postponed. The
optometry bills were recommitted for
hearings
until March l.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Prominent Men Speak at
HObab Bible Class Banquet

SiXty-five members of the Hobab
Bible Glass of the Market Street Bap-
tist Church attended the annual ban
quet given in the church last even
ing.
Jesse f. r. Cunningham deputy at
torney general; II. l.. Carl, teacher Of
the Mems Bible class at Derry Street
United Brethren Church. the Rev. W.
II. Dallman, pastor of the Market
Street Church, and John c. Nissley,
superintendent of the Sunday School,
were the principal speakers. ID. +.
Jerauld was POSTMASTER. George +.
Watt, one of the scheduled speakers,
was called away uueXpectely.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Congregation Gives Public
Reception For New Pastor

The Ladies Aid Society of the Olivet
Presbyterian Church gave a reception
last evening in the church for the
Rev. and Mrs. William O. Yates, in
honor of the Rev. Mr.. Yates who was
recently installed as pastor of the
church.
j. b. Brasselman and James Mac
Donald were the speakers. The pas
tor told some of his experiences while
he was a missionary in China. Among
those present were the following:
II. G. Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Lyme. Mrs. Bertha Goodhart. Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Roland, John Harlacher. Miss
Louisa Davidson. William Davidson,
Charles Cox, Sr., Charles Cox. Jr.. Miss
Julia Shatzer and Robert Walker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
c. E. SOCIETY HOLDS SOCIAL

The Senior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Pine Street Presbyterian
Church gave a mbination social last
evening in the church. The evening
was spent in playing games and sew
eral of the members participated in
a musical program as follows: Violin
solo. William Myers: flute solo, George
Roberts; vocal solo. Earl Rhodes:
piano duet. Misses Helen Sloop and
Helen Smiley; reading, by Miss Eliz-
abeth Workman. The room was deco
rated with hearts and cupids. Re-
freshments were served to fifty mem
bers and friends of the society.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR DOINGS


Christian Endeavor societies of the
city and county are making encouraS-
ing reports concerning the attendance
and interest in the big Q. y. week raj
lies. A number Of delegates have al
ready made their reports to their in
dividual societies.
The topic for dicussion in the C. u.
prayer meeting on next Sunday even
ing will be "Favorite Chapters of the
Bible, and Why" Ps. 90: lie. "a men,
ory meeting.)
The Harrisburg Christian Endeavor
Choral Union held a well attended re-
hearsal in the Pine Street Presbyterian
Church on Monday night. 4 sacred
cantata, entitled "The Nazarene," will
school on Friday, March ~. Fully
one hundred and twenty-five voices
will take part on the platform. Pro-
fessor Frank 4. McCarrell will conduct
the chorus.
The west shore Christian Endeavor
societies composed of Zion Lutheran
Enola; st. Marks Lutheran, West
Fairview: United Brethren. Worm
leysburg; United Evangelical. Le-
moyne: Trinity Lutheran. Lemoyne,
and Church of God, New Cumberland
are very active in general c. L. work
During c. f. week every society was
represented at the rally held in Zion
Lutheran Church. Enola. Ralph Crowl
of Lemoyne, is the vice president of
the district He is hustling for more
new societies and is stirring all OF the
societies in the interest of the State
c. r. convention.
Paul a. Strickler delivered an ad-
dress on THE c. +. Thermometer st
at a rally held under the auspices OF
the Reformed church at ShIppensburg,
recently. Fully 400 endeavorers were
in attendance and forty-one new MEM
bers were received into the society.
Miss Emily Edwards. secretary oil
the Harrisburg c. f. Union, had the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Murder Suspect Arrested
in York Is Not Cont

Colonel Joseph Il. Hutchison is of the
oninion that the man arrested in York
yesterday. supposed to he the Carlo
CoEte wanted here for murder, is not
the fugitive. The York man gave his
name as Pete Merritich. He was cap
tured near Manchester. York county
and was unable to give a satisfactory
account of his presence in that locality
Colonel Hutchison said he had sent
n picture to York. but had been told
that the man arrested had no thumbs
Conte had perfect hands. and the de-
scrlpton sent out does not tally with
the italian now in custody of York
authorities.
Conte who is wanted in Harrisburg
for the shooting of John Pulnoch. at
22S Cherry street. was formerly n resi-
dent Of York. and has relatives in that
Citv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Johnson Here to Direct
Capital City Auto Show

All the dealers who had Joined the
Capital City Motor Dealers Assocla-
tion. met again last evening at the
Plaza and voted to have BENJAMIN
J johnson. of Baltimore. manage the
show TO be held in the Kelker Street
Hall Mr.. Johnson was there. and ex-
plained his plans in detail and to-day
the hall was mapped out and lots will
he drawn this evening for positon. Mr.
Johnson had charge of Harrisburgs
a speciality of this line of work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
FEVER REPORTED SPREADING
IN .4stocfaLed Prrtt

Paris, Feb. 16, lilo p. ma Sofia
dispatch to the Balkan agency says
that an epidemic of typhus fever
which broke out among Serbian pris-
oners of Bulgarian nationality sent to
Sofia by the Austrian authorities has
spread to the civil population and is
ravaging the regions around Sofia.
Dysentery also is said to be prevalent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Administration Promises
Statement of Supplies
BY dssociated Press

Washington, Feb. 17.-President
Wilson declared to-day he believed an
erroneous impression had grown up
concerning the food supply in the
United States.
In a letter to Mayor Mitchell, of
New York, replying to a suggestion
that an embargo be placed by the
Federal government on exports of
wheat the President wrote that in the
near future the administration will
give out statement showing the eX-
act situation which, he thought would
reassure the country
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
SARAH BERNHARDT HAPPY

Bordeaux, Paris, Feb. Il, $40 a. m.
Sarah Berhardt, who is in a hos
pital here awaiting the amputation of
her leg, necessitated by an injury to
her knee, continues to maintain her
strength and spirits. In answer to one
of hundreds of inquiries, regarding
her condition, she telegraphed that
her leg would be amputated next Mon
day and after that she should be quite
happy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
Clergy and Children to
March in Solemn Parade

The Rev. Fathers Stern and Segel.
Redemptorists from New York. will
conduct a mission for one week be-
ginning February 81 in st. Patrick s
Cathedral. Services will be held at
$50. $40 and o'clock in the morn
ing and 7.45 in the evening.
Forty Hours devotion will follow
the mission, consisting OF special de-
votions at all masses. on Tuesday
evening a solemn procession will me
held with the clergy and parish chill
dren participating.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
READY TO REPORT BILL

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE fortifica-
tion bill carrying approximately So
900, 900 virtually was ready to be re-
ported to the House to-day from COM
mittee.. The measure is the last one
of the annual supply bills, to come be-
fore the House. Only the general de-
ficiencybill now remains in committee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
TREATIES ARE DISCUSSED
Bp Assoeiated Prcss

Washington, Feb. 17.-Treaties with
Colombia and Nicaragua awaiting ref
erendum by the Senate. were discussed
to-day by President Wilson and Sec
retary Bryan, Thaddeus A. Thomson
minister to Colombia, and Arthur r.
bers of the Nicaraguan mixed commits
sion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
ST. PAUL'S BAPTIST PLANS
RECEPTION FOR NEW PASTOR

Members of the st. Paurs Baptist
Church will give reception to their
pastor. the Rev L. Luther Cunning
ham. tomorrow evening, at s o'clock.
The committee on arrangements in
cludes: w. Fl. Brightly, II. Harrod, 5.
Brady and W. A. Gillis. on the recep-
tion committee are the following: Mrs.
NJ Williams. Mrs NJ. II. Grandson,
Mrs. w A. Gillis and Mrs. j. Ed. Jen-
l.ins Following a musical program a
banquet will be served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
BREAD INQUIRY CONTINUES
Br Assoeiatcd Press

New York. Feb. 17.-With Henry
Heinzer and A. ]. Russell. statisticians
for the New York Produce Exchange
as the principal witnesses to-day at
the State inquiry to place the respon-
sibility for the increased cost of bread.
Deputy Attorney General Alfred i.
Becker, expected to obtain export
opinion on the actual wheat conditions
throughout the country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

An adjustable joint plow and
striker. which is intended to greatly
facilitate the work of q brick layer
has been invented by T. Z. Stephenson
of Penbrook.
1t is especially useful in raking out
and striking joints. removing plaster
material without smearing bricks and
in many other ways.
Stephenson, who is a former resi-.
dent of the city. had charge of the
brick work of the Y. w. c. A. building.
He is a member of Bricklayers'. Ma
sons and International Union, Local
II
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
INJURED BY IRON

Seven stitches were required to
Mouser, 1OSS1a South Ninth street,
after a piece of iron weighing 1900
pounds fell upon it. He is employed
by the Central Iron and Steel COM
pany and was treated at the Harris
burg Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
MEN TO ORGANIZE CHORUS

Albert F.. Burkholder was appointed
to organize n chorus by the members
of the Mems Brotherhood Society Of
the st. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
Green and Seneca streets. The first
rehearsal will take place Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
GERMAN STEAMER CARRIES ENG
LISH
By ftsocfated Prcst

Buenos Aires. Argentine. Feb. II. -
1t is reported here to-day from cred
ible sources that the German steamer
Holger was sighted yesterday heading
for Buenos Aires and having on board
the crews of several English steamers
sent to the bottom by some German
warship. probably off the coast of
Brazil
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
ENOLA SIDE
PhIladeInhIn DlNIsiOn-21 [


The 20 crew first to go after { q. m.
20. 4. Q. 16. u. 10. Z. II. 20. 10. ;. 6.
Engineers up: wyre. Morne. Morrl-
son. Pletz Crawford. Massimore, Wood.
Fetrow. Fortney, Middaugh, Bonawitz.
Lane
baugh. Dobbins. Chronister. Carl. Full
ton. ely. ing.
Conductors up: Gingrich, Philebaum,
Hilton. Oris.
Brakeman up: Shearer. Painter, Kohl.
tTolbert. Kapp, Ely. Stephens. Ware,
Hoover, Wynn. Shader. Grimes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
MEMS BROTHERHOOD
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Covenant Presbyterian Organiza-
tion Completes Successful Year;
Has Formed Bible Class

The Mems Broth
erhood of Coven-
ant Presbyterian
Church ended its
first year Friday
evening with the
election of officers
for the coming
year. officers elect
ed were.
President, s. p.
Eby; vice-presl-
dent, w. F.
Schraedley; secre-
tary, c. G. Holland,
and treasurer, D.A.
Teats. President
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

honor of entertaining the Rev. DIR. =.
Z. Clark OF Boston. after his engage
ment in this city, recently.
John Mccullough. chairman OF the
ushers' committee during the big rally
in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church on
c. f.. week is a livewire worker OF
Market Square Presbyterian society.
He has attended a number of State
conventions and is active in the city
and county work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
GASHED IN ABDOMEN

James Jackson. Sal Myers street,
Steelton. was admitted to the Harris
burg Hospital last night with a deep
razor cash in his abdomen. He was
almost prostrated when treated, but Is
improved to-day. He said the lacer-
alton was accidental.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

Fourteen students from the Carlisle
Indian school visited the Technical
High school yesterday on a tour of in
spection. Professor Shambaugh, one
of the instructors at Carlisle, accom-
panied the students.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17

will likely be made to the Dauphln
County Court Monday morning by city
Solicitor ID. S. Seitz.
The choice of the viewers must nee
essarily lie between the members of
the standing list of viewers appointed
by the court to serve in matters of
this character The viewers are re-
quired by law to hold their first sitting
for organization, arrangement of in
spection dates. etc, in not less than
twenty nor more than thirty days
from the date of their appointment.
The appointment Of the viewers Will
not necessarily affect the property
holders until after the viewers have
completed their labors and then the
city may give judgment for the
amounts agreed upon.
Realty Enthusiastically transfers
yesterday included the following: Car
rie n. Boil to John III. Demming.
Schuylkill street, $500: f.. j. Cunkle to
Catherine Mulcahey. 405 Herr street,
81: Kandis Shaffer to w. S. Harris,
1917 Naudain street, 81.
At the Registers OGice.-Register
of Wills Danner yesterday issued let
ters of administration on the estate of
Jacob Bitterman, Halifax, to Mary T..
Bitterman.
No Date for Auto Hearing.-No date
has been fixed for the hearing of the
motion for a new trial in the suit
brought against Clyde Myton for vio-
lating the auto regulations of Middle
town. Judge johnson, of the Union
Snyder district, was expected here yes
terday to hear the argument, but did
not come.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
READING DECLARES DIVIDEND
Rr Astncinlcd Prcse

by HSSocidfcd FfcSS
Philadelphia. Feb. 1.-THE direc-
tors of the Reading Company to-day
declared the regular quarterly divi-
dend of 1 per cent. on the second pre-
ferred stock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-17
PAY SUCKERS $4,000

The city this afternoon paid Sucker
Brothers, contractors, $4,000 for work
on the River Wall.