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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Topeka Boosters Went on their
Big Auto Trip Today.
Fourteen Cars Took Fifty Mem
bers to OVERLOOK Fair.
ONE CAR IN AN ACCIDENT
Putney Machine COllided With
a Street Car This Morning.
Big Reception Given Party in
Every Town Visited.

The Topeka boosters reached Over
brook about noon today and were
guests of the Overlook Fair associa-
ton at dinner. There were fourteen
cars in the party and they were occu-
ried by fifty business men and the
knights and Ladies of Security band.
The party travelled by way of Pauline,
Wakarusa Carbonate and Scranton
This afternoon the Topeka men
were guests of the Fair association,
and program was arranged for their
benefit. A football game was given
at 1 o'clock, a parade at and a base
ball game at o'clock for the enter
a success excepting for an accident
before the procession was out of To-
peka-
Car i'm Accident.
The car driven by H. S. Putney,
president of the Topeka Motor asso-
citation, and occupied by George B.
Hanch, Burt Overton and Harry E.
Caylor, collided with a street car at
Fourteenth and Kansas avenue and
was forced to return to the garage
for repairs. After getting new tires
Mr.. Putney continued the trip and
caught the party at Scranton.
At each stop the Topeka men were
met by representative business men,
and the band played at each town
along the route The delegation at
Charles Bolton. At Overlook the
party was met by the members of the
Fair association and a large number
of the business men.
Good Overlook Fair.
The Overlook fair is the largest in
Usage county this year. There are
two thousand exhibits on display and
665 premiums will be awarded to the
winners. This is probably the largest
and best fair for a town of this size IN
the state. There are $50 people in
Overlook. The fair has the backing
of every business man in the town and
the farmers around Overlook have
shown q great interest. There are sew
eral large sections to the fair, includ-
ing the agricultural department, live
stock department, textile and culinary
departments.
The officers of the association are:
President, H. A. Engleman; vice pres
ident, A. Radcliffe; secretary, j. A.
Kessler: assistant secretary, w. s.
Martin; and treasurer K. A. Phelps.
After spending the afternoon at the
fair the Topeka party will return this
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
1T WAS NOT M'VICAR
William II. Griffith the First Superin-
tendent of Instruction i'm Kansas

That Peter McVicar was not the
first superintendent of public instruc-
ton for Kansas. as stated in the State
Journal of September 20, is the state
ment of Mrs. H. M Leonard. Mrs.
Leonard says Mr.. McVicar was the
third man to hold that office Fol-
lowing is a letter by Mrs. Leonard:
Topeka State Journal:
IT read the article about the cele-
bration of the sixtieth anniversary of
the First Congregational church in
your edition of September 30. 1t states
that Peter McVicar was the first
uperihtendent of public instruction in
Kansas.
my father, William R. Griffith,
was the first superintendent of public
instruction of Kansas, elected on the
state ticket December 6, 1859, and
took the oath of office in February,
1861. He died February II. 1862,
before his term of office had expired,
and Simeon Montgomery was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy. The Rev. Mr.
McVicar was the third superintendent
of public instruction and was elected
in 1866. MRS. H. M. LEONARD,
's1131 Western avenue. y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
.PLUNGER FIRES A BARK
Submarine Takes Off Grew of Neu-
trail and Tows Men Ashore.

Copenhagen. Oct. 1.-The Norwe-
gian bark Actie, 563 tons gross, with
a cargo of props from Krageroe to
Leith, was set on fire last night by a
German submarine at a point twenty
miles south of The Maze, at the south
ern extremity of Norway.
The Actie'S crew of eleven men was
towed in a small boat by the subma-
rine to a point on the shore near The
Maze.
Turks Sink Torpedo Boat.
Berlin, Oct Am official commu-
nication issued in Constantinople
under date of September 81, says:
Turkish coast batteries sank tor
pedo boat of the enemy near Kerevi-
Eedire"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
DRINK LESS BEER
Missourians Cutting Down on Liquor
Consumption, Report Shows.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Oct Mis-
sourians drank approximately 10,7oO,-
900 gallons more beer during the first
ten months of 1914 than they did dur
ing similar period in the current
wear This was indicated in figures
made public by T S. Mosby, state
beer inspector, here today.
IN 1913 and 1914 the annual aggre-
gate beer tax collected by the state
was in the vicinity of half a million
dollars Up to today the taxes collect
ed were $67,50O less than the amount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
PACKAGE" LAW IN
Florida Drinkers VIII Encounter Diff
ficulties in Getting Liquor.

Tampa, Fla, Oct. 1-F'1orida's
package" law which forbids drinking
intoxicants on the premises where
publicly sold was in effect today. I'm
der its provisions liquor may be
bought in containers OF not less than
half pint. 1t further provides that
saloons must remain closed from p.
m. until until a. m.
The constitutionality of the law will
be tested principally upon the conten-
ton that while regulation is attempted
prohibition is effected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01

collected during the first ten months
of 1914. This amount represents the
tax on 344,976 barrels or 10,694,25S
gallons.
Inspector Mostly says the heaviest
decline in the consumption of the
amber fluid is recorded in st. Louis
where 20 to 80 per cent of all the
beer sold to Missourians is consumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Big Boat Not Heard From.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 1.-The Wolvin
Line Steamship company has heard no
word from the passenger and freight
steamer City of Tampico, one of the
biggest boats in the Texas City exi-
can service The City of Tampico was
proceeding up the Mississippi river
when the hurricane broke
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Norwegian Woman Wins.

Boston, Mass, Oct. Miss Molla
Bjurstedt of Norway. the National
champion, overcame Mrs. George w.
Wightman (Hazel Hotchkiss), for
mer titleholder, in the finals today for
the Longwood cup for women. The
score was S-6, TO, 60. 1t was the
third victory for Miss Bjurstedt in her
four meetings with Mrs Wightman in
the past four months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
A. |. WITH FEDS?
Vaudeville Star, Ex-Bal Player,
Springs a New One.
Actor in Topeka Sees Plot to
Ruin National League.

The American and Federal leagues
are planning to put the National
league out of business. according to
the viewpoint of Richard E. Dick"
Allen. ball player ard vaudeville star.
who is in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01

Annual meeting of Rochester Gem
etery association will be held Satur-
day, October 2, at 2 o'clock p. m, at
the Rochester Cemetery Office. All lot
owners or members are earnestly re-
quested to be present.-Adv.
E. F. HOOVER, President.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01

president Ban johnson of the
American and Gilmore of the Feds are
in close touch with the situation said
Allen this morning, land believe that
it will not be long before Tener sings
his National league swan song. Fur
thermore, 1 think that next year the
Feds will be in organized baseball.
A Federal Catcher.
Allen is a catcher. For several
years he has played ball in the sum-
mer and has been on the stage in the
winter. Under the name of Kerr he
batted $50 for the Pittsburg Federals
in 1914. He was to have played with
the ST. Louis Feds last season but late
vaudeville contracts interfered. At
one time he was with the Cleveland
Americans. Allen also played semi
pro ball for a long time with Jimmy
Callahan.
When Allen, or Kerr, was in Cleve-
land for some time he used to go out
to the league park and work out with
the team. He was permitted to catch
flies and bat the sphere over the lot
at will. One day two of the three
catchers were taken i'll ard there was
only one man left to hold down the
job. So Allen was given $25 a week
to work out the pitchers every morn
ing.
For two weeks he stood behind the
bat while pitcher after pitcher threw
to him. He lost 25 pounds in that
time and was paid at the rate of SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
His Home in st. Louis.

Allen was originally from st. Louis.
He studied voice in his hom me city five
years. He has played in many big
musical productions and nine years
ago was at the Grand in 1.-The Honey
moon Trail" Allen was in 1.-The
Prince of Tonight and other pieces
For the past five years he has been
in vaudeville.
At the Hip theater this week he
heads 1.-The Three MissOurians," which
is without a doubt one of the best
musical acts that has ever played
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Bracelet Watch

These Bracelet Watches
sell the world over for $40
Xmas Club Price $1,000,
less $3.50. The most beau
tiful, at the same time the
most convenient timepiece
a lady may own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
LavaIlieres

Solid Gold, $3.50 up less
25 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Signet Rings

Solid Gold, beautifully
and strongly designed,
artistically engraved, from
$1.OO up less 10 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Silver Toilet Sets

Splendid h a n d fooled
designs in floral and con-
ventional patterns. See
them in our windows. 81
and $500, less roc or soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Diamond LavaIlieres

Solid Gold fine Curb
Link Chain, Is inches
long, dainty pendant with
perfect cut white stone, a
value that would sell for
SIS to $50. Our Christmas
Club Price $3.50, less
SIPS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Our Diamond

Special, worth $3.50,
for $3.50, less $1.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Locket and Chain

worth $3.50 regularly
Locket $3.50; chain $3.50.
Together $500, less soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-01
Silver Chests

The Famous Carolina, or
oak Designs. Silver that
viii wear a life time. 26-
piece chests, $1,000 up,
less $1.0O and more.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
ALL RECORDS Lowered
FOR Grand American

CHICAGO, Ill.,. Aug. t9-The six
teenth annual Grand American Handi-
cap started today with SS3 entries.
doubling all previous records. The
total purse is In the vicinity of $4,000.
depending on just how many entrants
appear. while the victor will draw
down something like $1,000.
This is the day when some un-
known will place his name in the hall
of trap shooting fame. for records
show that nearly every year some
unheralded marksman has copped the
worlds blue ribbon shooting classic,
The Grand American Handicap is the
climax of the week and although ten
traps are in use, II is not likely
that the big event will be completed
today.
Elmer f. Shaner, manager of the
Interstate Association. who is stag
ing the big meet. said tonight that
every effort would be made to COM
plete the shoot by dark. Yesterday
with $50 shooters competing in the
preliminary handicap it was too dark
for good scores when the last squad
came on.
II. II. Nolotf q lbNol NAlSA - oAAoSA
ed 90 of his 100 targets in the pre-
liminary handicap yesterday. II was
Morse's second registered shoot anc
he fired from the eighteen-yard line
For his feat today Morse drew down
S36550. That was his share of the
1885 purse.
George X. Mackie. Lawrence
Kansas. drew down the second prize
of $302S5. with his o. Mackie alsC
shot from the eighteen-yards. Foul
contestants turned in 93s each drag
ging down $235.55, while seven mer
split fourth position with 92s each
getting 201.90. In fifth position there
were six shooters deadlocked, eacf
winning S16S25 for their scores .
81. Seventeen Of the field turned il
nineties.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
ALL WILMINGTON
LEAGUE Bullet.

The roster of the teams Of the Al
Wilmington League until the end of I'll
present playing season, follows:
With Vandever-J. Arthur Steven
William G. walther, Marion Minker,
Ashton Keatley, W. H. Crouch, W. 4
Mcclure. R. A. Elliott, Armon Live
more Joseph Dougherty, Owen Doug
erty, R. L. Minker. George W. verno.
H. f. Aigard. R. P. Dill, P. D. Cues
(Suspended because of illness-J
Franklin, George S. Long, Villa.
O'Conner)
With Bancroft-Charles Griffith. San
uel Stafford, Russell Essick, George
Smith. Harry P. Mckinney. James
Mcmahon. ]. F. Dunn, John Donaho
Luther Cloud, Jr., f. Mcmahon, H.
Hall, Manley Deaver, ]. Proud, Thom;
Sweeney, ]. ]. Mitchell
With Eden-J Harold Wise, E.
Downs. Charles Schlor, William Ieffer
Robert Patterson. W. Wright, Harry
Grant, L. B. Donahoe, George Angus
]. P. Fallowheld, ]. A. Forrest, loser
Goldstein, Joseph Mcbride, William
Davies.
With Pioneers-Hagan Ryan, Charll
Rice, James T. Taylor, M. ]. McDonoug
]. F. Flickinger. II. E. Ferguson. F. y
0'Neal, c. A. Carney, 7. F. Monagha
Joseph Holeveck, L. B. McArdle, Nc
Lynch, Frank Glenn, Matthew Donaho
John Donahoe.
With Browntown 49, Frank Stin
Charles Givens, Fred Quashee, H. Duff
James McDermott. Horace Merrill, J.
Mclaughlin, Joseph Riley. Morris Pie
son, ]. F. MoKabe, John ]. Rainey, F.
ward A. Slavin, Howard Ballentine, Wi
liam Long, Dennis Rainey.
With Eastlake-Edward Beeson. R
land Johnson, Candy Patterson, Villa
Stewart, Larry Stirlith, Howell Pipin
Charles Weldin, John Cole, Villa
Sem, John W. Myers. John Rolph, Wi
liam Hopewell, Clarence Lucas, Pa
Kempski, Emil Kempski.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
HAD week OF FUN
ON The CHESAPEAKE

Captain A. McDougall Alex. Nc
Innes, Sr.. mate; Frank G. Carpenter
Alex. McInnes. Jr., Earl Wright
crew; Ambrose" Norris and Edward
keiser have returned from a weeks
cruise on the yacht Pandjco They
left Wilmington Saturday evening
and passed through the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Sunday and then
out the Elk river to the Bohoema
river and up the river about three
miles and spent Sunday night there.
The next day they crused to Better
ton Beach and spent that night up
the Sassafras river at a place called
Martins creek. On Tuesday the party
went up the Sassafras river to Fred
ericktown and Georgetown. Md, and
then back to Betterton, spending
that evening at the favorite anchor
age at Martins creek Wednesday
was also spent at Betterton and
Thursday the party went on down
the Chesapeake bay to Rochester
and encountered a very severe storm
on their way back to Worton's creek.
between Tolchester and Betterton
and gave the party a chance TO do
some deep sea work" Friday the
party went back to the Bohoemia
river and anchored, spending the
evening in company with the cruiser
Ellen-Grace, of Philadelphia. who
we're entertaining some of their
friends of a neighboring farm. A
very enjoyable evening was spent and
after watermelon party they all
turned in for their last sleep for that
cruise in those waters. Saturday
they started on their way home
about IL a. m, locked in the canal
at Chesapeake City about 1890 D. m.
and out at Delaware City about 5
! D. m.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
What The BROKERS Are
Doing on the Diamond
BY G. A. G.

Mckay, but only Mathewson from his
knees to his hips
Hansen One night in a crowded
street car just as it stopped every
body started to push, trying to get
out first. Don't shove, fellows, the
car stops at both ends"
In the general freight department.
Silverbrook game Wednesday a week
ago. only one freighter reached sec
ond Wise, who pitched the last
three innings. famed eight of the nine
men that faced him. This might
have come in handy at Odessa.
Give him basket of dirt
Hansen
Lost, strayed or stolen. chance
money
step on her tail Hansen.
Don't forget the meeting tonight.
at No 9O2 West Eleventh Street
Wildel is out for the State cham
pionship. Well. what are you going
10 do about il? In a letter to a VIII
mington paper. manager-captain-sec-
retary says: I'VE have heard so much
about Silverbrook being claimants for
the title. but three straight defeats
handed them by the Odessa club, and
the beating of Odessa by Middletown
in a three-game series. puts the Mid
dletown crew in second place. as Will
del has beaten both of these clubs. be-
sides some Of the fatest teams in the
State"
Should wildel wallop Middletown
in a three-game or five-game series,
there is one thing certain, there will
be no cold feet on the part Of the
Brokers when it comes to Wildel.
Yea. bol
Ellicott has signed Runt Mckay TO
play third Runt showed up very
good at Havre de Grace. Middletown
and Odessa. hence the managers ac-
ton
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
KENNEL Glue To MEET

This evening special meeting of the
Wilmington Kennel Club viii be held in
the parlors of the Hotel Wilmington. Il
will be to boost entries for the dog
show. TO be held September 9-l0. at the
fair grounds. and to put into execution
a plan TO aid the fair association in
making this show surpass all others in
point of entries.
The club expects to have some of the
best dogs in the country there, and
wants as many local dogs competing as
possible II. B. Lyman is secretary Of
the club. .aa
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
TIGERS BUY JAMES.

DETROIT. Aug. 19.-After several
weeks of negotiations 1t has been
announced that Frank J. Navin,
president of the Detroit American
League Baseball Club. had pur-
chased Pitcher Bill" James from
the St Louis Browns. The price
paid for him is said to have been in
the neighborhood of $4,000.
In addition to the cash price, it
was also stated that Detroit ex-
changed Outfelder William Jacob
son for James
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
HERE'S SOME GAME.

Probably the fastest game that has
been played in Newport this season
will take place on Saturday after
noon when Andastaka team viii line
up against the New Castle Reserves.
The New Castle battery will be Kee.
Rothrock and Lenore The Indians
will use big Bill Steward and Hanna.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
CAREFULLY. MILnELl

The first leg toward settling the
disputed amateur baseball champion
ship of the county, has been started
by Middletown, they having accepted
the formal challenge of the Wildel
Club. It is intended to play the games
on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19

moved by the officers of the United
States revenue cutter Manhattan.
During the entire series OF Gold
Cup and one-mile races not one Of
the racing craft has been injured by
coming in contact with obstructions
in the water.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19

Why not let this army of chauffeur
hunters know that you are in the mar.
ket for Just such a job by running a
Want Ad OF two, stating that you want
the place-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
GRAHAM IN GAME TO STAY.

Bobby" Graham. the well-know
ball player will become benediC
when he marries Miss Virginia n
Speakman of No. PIG Walnut street
Evening journal., 1915-08-19

Where can you get themf In the
Want Columns. Turn now and see for
yourself all the offerings Of this kind
that are appearing in the Want Ads in
July.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American League.
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
American League.

Athletics at Detroit.
Boston at Chicago.
New York at ST. Louis.
Washington at Cleveland.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
National League.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
National League.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
81. Louis al Boston.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at New York.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Federal League.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
Federal League.

Kansas City at Baltimore.
St Louis at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at Newark.
Chicago at Buffalo.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
RACES AT wIcoMICO FAIR.

SALISBURY, Md. Aug. l9.-The
racing program at the Wicomico Fair
yesterday was excellent and the talent
carried off much money from the book
les. especially in the third race, the wise
ones betting heavily on Deed Tinker,
which outfooted Good Friday.
In the motorcycle races the first went
to Carey Mears, with George Gephardt
second, in a close finish, but Gephardt
took Mears into camp in the second
event in fast time Summary;
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.

Detroit. 4 Athletlcs, 1.
Chicago, 5; Boston, 3.
Cleveland, 3; Washington. o.
st. Louis-New York, rain.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19

Collins Three-base hit-Manlove.
Home run-Manlove. Struck out-By
Hayes, g. by Burke. 3. Double plays
Patterson to Morgan Balks-Burke.
Base on balls-Oh Hayes. 5; off
Burke, 1. Time of game-1.10. Um-
pires-Bradley and Lucas
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
KIRKWOOO- conrad
$3.50 FOR HONOR

Kirkwood playground team fought
its way back to a tie with the Con
rad team for the league leadership
yesterday afternoon when they trim
med Chapel, 10 to 4. This was Kirk
woods final game and fifth consecu-
tive victory, this string moving them
from third berth to the top.
Chapel's defeat and her loss to
Landlith on Tuesday eliminates the
Eden Park nine from the running.
Kirkwood will now have to play off
the tie with Conrad. the latter team
having closed its schedule and main
tanned its position with victory over
Landlith.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
Big League Baseball At Glance
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
National League.

Pittsburgh, S; Phillies, 4.
Chicago, 9; Brooklyn. 0.
Boston. 3; St Louis. 1
Cincinnati, z; New York.
Evening journal., 1915-08-19
Boat and Owner

boaf and UWner, AIIoWHnce IImt I
Eugenia, Dr. z. Swayne. 3 :82:17 6;44;1s |
pickaninny, Bell Taylor .36:4o 6.47:42
Hattie Bert. II " Bright.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-09

Harper, the young Washington
pitcher who is one Of the most prom
Using of the early season ''phenoms, !"
has established a remarkable record.
In an exhibition game against Rich
mond, Va, he struck out nine batters
in succession. The record, it is be-
lieved, is held by Tom "Toad" Ram
sey, who while with Louisville struck
out Ia successive batters. doc"
White is credited with nine success
sive strikeouts, and 'Rube" Wadden
with ten
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-09

where the pitchers are well advanced
in their work, the Cubs have been
slanming the ball viciously Their
larruping has beer, for extra bases in
an encouraging number of cases.
Good and Williams each poled hon.
ers Thursday and committed an err
ror apiece.
Until Bresnahan gives the word the
identity of the first Cub pitcher viii
remain mystery. Vaughn, Cheney,
Lavender and Standridge have all
been given whirl at the nine-round
stunt and one of the quartet will be
the selection. No one of them
showed any powerful amount of stuff.
-O-O-
"PHENoM" SETS 1915 sTRIKEoUT
RECORD
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-09
WOULD KILL FOLSOM JOB

WOULD KILL FOLSOM JOB
The school board investigating
committee adjourned yesterday after
recommending that the Office Of
Richard Folsom, general counsel for
the board at $500 year, be abol-
ished.
The committee also advised that
the working hours be changed from
8 to to $40 to $50 and that the
salaries of the stenographers be re-
duced.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-09
CHARGES ENLIGHTENMENT

CHARGES EMBEZZLEMENT
.Chas. Huguelet, grand knight of
the Englewood council, No. 434,
Knights of Columbus, swore out a
warrant against James Kelly, treas
urer of the organization, charging
embezzlement yesterday.
The amount alleged to have. been
taken is $4,211, the difference be-
tween an audit of tn tFeasurer's book
and the bank account.
Huguelet says the matter may yet
be Strengthened up: