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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06

Saving Power Of the Risen Lord, by
which he may hope to obtain the con-
ISOLATION OF the Heavenly City. And
this Is the true Reformation.
My friends, / would not pc fair to
you. to God or to myself If I did not
present to you this Easter morning
the Knightliest Conqueror of all, Our
Risen Lord, who in His triumph over
Death and the Grave, came forth to
be the Redeemer of the world, d
in your celebration OF hat Resurec-
ton may you always keep in mind
the fact that it is not the permission
granted by men to wear the plume
and the sword hat makes the
knight, but to him who fights the
good fight of Faith and practices the
principles laid down in your Declare
ton, is the victory and to him shall
be given the crown OF Eternal Life
About ninety members OF the
Mountain State Commandery No. 446
Of the Ancient and illustrious Knights
of Malta were present for the service
and about twenty-five were in full uni
form.
The declaration OF principles were
read at the service which were fol-
lowed by Rev. Canter's address.
Although the Commandery in Fair
mont was only instituted a few
months ago, it now has lis members
and growing at a rapid rate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Find Body of Girl
Drowned One Month

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, April G.
The body of Miss Susan Haynes, of
Point Pleasant, who got up out of bed
early Sunday, February ID, and going
to the Ohio river, drowned herself,
was found this afternoon about 2
o'clock by members of the steamer
Courier's crew while passing through
the locks at Dam 26, near Chambers
burg, o. With the finding of the body
the mystery connected with the case
was cleared. Three other members
of the Haynes family, the father.
mother and a sister. took their lives
in the same manner. Relatives offer
ed 5000 reward for the recovery of
the body.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
MANNNGTON news

NJ. e. Meyers is in Wheeling on bust
ness today.
Miss Adele Furbee returned to school
at Baltimore last evening after spend
ing Easter with her parents.
MI. and Mrs. A. NJ. Burt III Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Burt are visitors in Pitts
burgh for a few days
Ward Goodwin, of McMechen. is Wis
fting his brother. Rev. C. E. Goodwin.
Marshall Efaw is in Fairmont on bus
mess today.
Tom Barnes, of Kane, Pa, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. F. G. Barlow.
Mrs. A. K. Modi is visiting her sis
ter in Wheeling.
Roy Buckhannon. of Tulsa. Okla,
was here for a short visit with his
parents.
The High School Athletic Associa.
ton will have a benefit at the Idle
Hour Theater tomorrow night.
Arthur Nicholson of C~larksburg is a
visitor here for a few days.
Arrivals at the Bartlett Hotel: H.
b. Schum, Pittsburgh; Fl. Elig, Wheel,
ing; a. B. Scott, Moundsville; C. J.
Waterhouse, Washington: VIM. J.. Nc,
Grath, New York; l.. o. David, Texar.
dana; Lawson v. Moore. New York;
Frank Reeves, Baltimore; j. T. Sin.
guild, Baltimore; e. F. Klebe, Wheel
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
90 Knights Malta
Attend Service

The following is an extract from
the address of Rev. Canter to the
knights of Malta Lodge, which at
tended services at the NJ. E. Church,
South, on Easter Sunday morning:
1.-The order to which you belong is
without doubt the most ancient Of tbs
Knightly Orders in existance today,
but there is a vast difference be-
tween the Ancient and the Modern
ISnighthood.
The Ancient Knight thought that
he could gain absolution from his
sins only by a hard and perilous pill
grimage to the tomb of the Saviour
In Jerusalem and by carrying away
from some material trophy OF the
Grave or the Cross on which our Sa-
viour was cruciied, he. in his super
stition, thought would bring Gods
blessing upon him and his family.
The Modern Knight, however, re-
Allies that It is only the belief in the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Temperance People
Throng Pa. Capital
(By Associated Press,

HARRISBURG. Pa, This was local
option day at the state capital. thou
sands of persons coming to Harris
burg from different parts of the state
to make q demonstration in favor of
passage through the legislature of a
law which would permit electors of
any county to vote on the question OF
prohibiting the sale Of liquor.
A bill backed by Governor Brum.
baugh was introduced in the lower
house of the general assembly two
months ago and held in committee at
the request of the governor. who has
been a leader in the campaign for its
passage.
The bill, if it becomes a law, would
permit h electors in counties to vote
on the liquor question every three
years, providing thirty per cent of the
persons eligible to vote sign a petition
calling for such an election.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Dr.. Hyde's Third
Trial Continued

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April 6.-The
third trial of DR.. B. Clark Hyde, charg-
ed with the murder of Thomas H,
Swope, was continued in criminal
court here until the September term
of the court. Attorneys for DR.. Hyde
asked a dismissal on the ground that
there had ben nine continuances al,
ready. A bill to appropriate funds for
another trial : introduced in the last
legislature never came up for pass.
age.
A taxpayers suit to enjoin the coun.
ty from apporpriating money for a
new trial Is pending.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
COURT AGAIN ASKED
TO ADVANCE WE'LL CASE
(By Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April e.
Another effort was made today in the
supreme court to advance the case OF
a. Leo Well OF Pittsburgh. chief coun-
sci of the Manufacturer Light and
Heat Company, who was indicted in
connection with negotiations said to
have been carried on by agents of the
company with members of the Public
Service Commission. Prosecutor
Townsend. OF Kanawaha county, filed
an affidavit in which he declared thai
unless the court disposed of the states
appeal from the writ OF prohibition.
granted by, the circuit court by the
middle of May, the intermediate court
would adjourn and it was extremely
brought into the state on extradition
papers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Engineer a Victimof
Peculiar Accident

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, April Geo.
w. Ewald, N. anG w. engineer, was
killed in one of the most peculiar ac-
cidents that ever happened. He was
engineer on second end of double
freight and was pulling into the yards
when a huge steel wire, being erected
on poles ON either side of the yard
sagged and was caught by the head
engine and pulled from the steel tow
ers. The wire instantly recoiled and
a heavy piece of steel on one end re-
bounded, striking Ewald square1y be-
tween the eyes, dashing out his brains
and killing him instantly. Two men
working on the towers were hurled to
the ground sixty fec below and prob
ably fatally injured.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
HCarranza Forces
Defeat Villa Army.
THREE-oAy FIGHT ENDS WITH
MANY KILLED AND TAKEN
PRISONERS.

LAREDO, Tex, April e.-Advices
reaching CarranZa adherents here are
that in a three days fight near Los
Ebanos, 80 miles south OF Tampico,
Mexico, Villa forces have lost 1000 in
prisoners.
According to the report Villa troops
attacked Carranza forces at Los Eba-
nos~Tiday. After a fierce battle the
Villa army was compelled to retreat.
leaving 500 dead on the field. The
Villa forces returned Saturday, accord
ing to the report, and after a fight last
ing through Sunday, the Villa general
ordered a retreat, leaving 500 dead on
the field. the CarraRza army taking
1000 prisoners.
WASHINGTON. April s.-carranza
forces under General Obregon have
begun a double offensive movement
for the capture of San Lfus Potosi and
Morelia, according to advices to the
Carranza agency here from Vera Cruz.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
U. S, inquiries Into
Tipping Question
PULLMAN PoRTERs ONLY RE.
cEIvE $3.50 A MONTH FOR
THEIR SERVICES.

CHICAGO, April 6.-The first Gov
eminent inquiry into wages and con-
ditions of employment of sleeping car
porters and conductors was made
here yesterday by the United States
Commission on Industrial Relations.
l.. S. ~Hungerford. general manager of
the Pullman Company, was on the
stand most of the day, and was ques-
toned by Frank p. Walsh, chairman
OF the commission. In the first Is
years of a sleeping car porter's SER
vice. Mr.. Hungerford said, he receiv-
ed $3.50 a month in wages. At the
end of Is years he, like other service
employees. automatically receives an
advance of 5 per cent, which makes
his pay $2S. 81 a month. In the first
10 years of service he buys $3.50
worth of uniforms a year, but there
after the company takes on this bur-
den.
Tip Question Up.
Mr.. Walsh read many communities
tions. Withholding the writer's names,
complaining of conditions of employ
ment and low compensation. One
writer remarked that a porter's wages
would not hey his meals on some
uns Mr.. Walsh brought up the sub
ject of tips.
DO you expect the public to pay
the difference between these wages
and a living wager" he asked the wit
ness.
mo, / don't think hat was consid-
ered," the latter replied.
"You thought them satisfied with
these sa%laries?"
mo, l wouldn't say that; we re-
ceived no expressions of ~dissatisfac-
ton regarding Them" replied Mr..
Hurgerford.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
AUDIENCE PLEASED
BY MAUDE POWELL
Noted VioIinist Appeared At
the Grand For First Time
In Fairmont.

Maude Powell. violinist. delighted
d large and cultured audience at the
Grand last night when she appeared
for the first time before a Fairmont
audience. Much had been anticipated
from this event and the audience last
evening was in no disapDoint-
ed, the work of the artist being up to
and beyond the high standard which
her previous efforts have made for
her.
She was assisted by Francis v.
Moore, pianist, whose sympathetic &C
compartment added greatly to the
program. Mr.. Moore also rendered
several piano solos.
Maude Powell is rated as the great
est of American women v%iolinists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Circular Shows
Traction Go. Lines

A number OF Fairmont business
men today received a new circular
gotten out by the Fidelity Trust COM
pany covering the Monongahela Val
ley Traction company's bonds which
that company is handling.
On the back of the circular Ia a
map showing the Ill miles of road.
including the extension to Lumber
port and to Rivesville, and also loca-
ton of the new Central power plant,
which is now in operation at Hutchin-
son on the Clarksburg division.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Italian Steamer
Sunk By Germans

GENOA. April 6.-News was re-
seived here that a German submarine
had sunk the Italian steamer Luigi
AIRY 20 with a cargo of coal for Genoa.
The report las caused a profound Inn
preston here. and there are many
expressions of resentment. Great ex.
citement prevails and theauthorities
have taken strong measures to protect
the German colony and German shops
from the possible exaction of repris-
ais. Nothing Is known as to the fate
OF the crew of theLuigi Parodi.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Wharf House On East
Side Is Torn Down

The old wharf house that for many
years has stood at the boat landing
on the east side of the river, has been
torn down. This wharf was built by
the Pittsburgh and Fairmont Packet
Company, and was used for a landing
for steamers arriving from Morgan
town and Pittsburgh, Pa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Marion Go. Bar To
Honor Dead Attorney

A meeting of the bar association of
Marion county has been called by
President A. l.. Lehman for tomor-
row forenoon at 8 o'clock in the bar
association rooms in the court house
in honor of Attorney Aubrey Mere
dith, a member OF the association.
who died recently.
Resolutions OF respect will be pass
ed and arrangements made for the
members to attend the funeral in the
afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Will Hold Meredith
Funeral Wednesday

Funeral services over the remains
of Aubrey W. Meredith. whose death
occurred yesterday, will be held on
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at the First NJ. E. Church. DR.. II. G.
Howard will offieiate and interment
will be made in Woodlawn cemetery
by the local Elks' Lodge of which the
deceased was a member.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Fast Freight Is
Delayed By Storm

Freight train number 81. a fast
train running between New York and
Chicago, arrived last night at 1880
O'Clock after a delay of a day and
night in New York. caused by the
storm tina. swept the eastern shore
of the United States on Saturday.
1t arrived in two sections and was
coupled up here and continued to
Chicago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
HOLD HEARING o A

Barna Kovack, of Pennington, is
scheduled for hearing this afternoon
before Justice or the Peace r. Leigh
Fleming on a charge of threatening to
shoot John Dudas, who is the COM
planning witness. The arrest was
made last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
nett. of Eden Hall. Phia~ who Is

nett. OF Eden Hall, Phia~ who Is
spending the Easter vacation at her
home here, Miss Mildred LeMasters
was hostess last evening at the home
OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
LeMasters, on Fafrmont avenue. al q
prettily appointed Easter party. About
tertained during the evening with
games The house was ~tastefuliy dec
GRATED in Easter flowers and the Eas
ter idea prevailed. In the Refreshments
served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Childreh Cry
FOR FESdCHER'S
CASTER
Uncle Eben.

Uncle Eben.
when a man is his own worst en-
envy" said Uncle Eben, "it's generally
because he ain't got energy enough
to pick out an enemy dat 'ud be hard
to lick"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
LiTruEPAeE To,LosE FOOT
.(Ry Associnted Press.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. April e.
Adam L~ittlepage. representative for
the Third West Virginia district. will
undergo an operation in q local hos
pital for the amputation of his left
foot tomorrow: The injurysto Mr.. Lit
tlepageis. foot is of long standing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06

West virginian Want Ads VIM rent
your rooms quickly. Try one today.
Cost is small-only / cent q word.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
Giant Leaves.

The leaf Of the cocoanut tree IS
nearly thirty feet long; while . single
leaf or the parasoI magnolia OF Ceylon
win shelter fifteen to twenty persons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-06
EAsTER PARTY.

I Honoring Miss Florence Hutchin-
son, who is at home for the Easter
vacation from Notre Dame College.
philadelphia. and Miss Milly Ben
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
BUSINESS
MEN Will
DECORATE
Merchants Unite in Approval
Of Plan for Wilson Day
Demonstration.
ALL OFFER TO HELP
Will Make Appropriate Win
dow Displays in Honor
OF President.

Following is what some Second
ave merchants who will decorate
their stores on Wilson day say OF
the plan:
u. y. FREDERICK (of Frederick
a Nelsonl--A mighty good idea.
Sure. well decorate. Not only a
window. but the whole store.
FRANK MeDERMoTT tof the
BON Marchel-wilson day will ar
ford Seattle a fine opportunity TO
show President Wilson what is in
our hearts n there's anything !
can do to help. just let me know
HERBERT sc HOENFELD tof
the Standard Furniture Co Your
Wilson day idea IL glorious. II in
spires the impulse OF genuine patri-
otism.
r. II. GAGE (of the MacDongsll
& Southwick Co)-The idea is a
fine one. l think We owe II TO the
president TO show him where We
siand In this crisis. wheiher we be
democrats. rcpunnxns or prohibit.
tionigts You bet we're going TO
decorate.
a. RHODES (of the Rhodes
Co Its a mighty good stunt. es.
pecially at this time. The parade
will unquestionably surpass any.
thing OF the kind ever held in down.
town Seattle. II certainly is a fine
thing TO do
J s GRAHAM (of !. s. Graham.
Inc II am a great admirer of
President Wilson. 4 celebration at
this time is very appropriate.
WALTER r. TURRELL tof Tur.
rell Shoe Co I'VE intend TO OBJ
serve Wilson day with decorations,
The celebration viii be an eventful
one.
f. NJ HATTON (of Hatton Oliver
Co. Seattle stands solidly behind
the president. and our support can.
not help but display itself unani.
mously Tuesday. hope every mer,
chant along Second ave viii decor.
ate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19

assistants, the parade will form In
the regrade district. in the rear OF
the New Washington hotel. and viii
proceed thru the downtown district
TO the Grand theatre, Cherry St, be-
tween Second and Third, where II
viii disperse.
The mass meeting will begin at
1890. Prof. r. s. Meany OF the
University OF Washington. historian
will be the chairman. The speak
ers will be Mayor GIL. ex-senator
piles. DIR. Matthews. George =. Cot
terill and President Boyns OF the
Commercial Club.
Madam Hesse-Sprotte will sinf
"The Star Spangled Banner" and
The Star song. I'VE Are With You.
Woodrow Wilson" asking the aud
Ience to join In the latter.
Jitney Men Vote TO Parade
The Auto Drivers union, at .
meeting Friday night. voted to get
into the parade In a body. This
means that at least $50 jitneys viii
be in line.
The union voted to carry "ordin-
AIRY ginks" without charge. The
ordinary gink brigade will be under
the command OF State Senator Dan
I.andon.
n there aren't enough jitneys tc
90 around. the ordinary ginks" Will
have to walk. Ordinary ginks are
asked TO make suitable signs to
carry.
Each member of the jitney union
receives a half-tone portrait of
President Wilson to place on the
wind shield OF his car
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
STAND
AGAINST US.
~ JOHN EDWIN NEvlN
United Press STAFF Corresponde n


United Press Stair correspon de NJ
WASHINGTON. June is.-l.ead.
cra In German military circles
have determined 10 make a stand in
an effort 10 prevent the kaisers =
diplomats from making concessions
TO the United States In the subma
rine controversy.
This information reached Wash.
ington today in official and unoffi.
clal adylcea.
Their reason for opposing the
granting OF concessions is said 20
be based on the belief that n the
demands OF the United States are
granted. the mistaken Impression
viii get abroad that Germany fears
eventual defeat.
The present conflict between the
diplomatic and military circles Is
declared TO be the first real differ.
ence OF opinion which has arisen In
Germany.
The military men are declared 10
be willing to concede that Ameri.
cans are entitled. with other neu.
trails. TO rights under international
Law to travel anywhere on the high
seas
But they urge that inasmuch as
the allies are carrying passengers
and munitions on the same ships.
Berlin should ask the United States
to consider the suggestion made by
former Secratary pryan TINT veu.
sells transporting munitions be pro
hibited from taking passengers
aboard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
HERE'S letter FOR
WHICH A MAN DIED

The letter from Chicsgo's
mayor TO Seattle's was brought
10 the city by the Auto club del
egation. IL is addressed to
The Hon. George r. CotteriIl.
mayor OF Seattle"
Ii follows:
The city of Chicsso ssnds'
Its greetings to the city OF Se-
attic. via the Yellowstone Trail.
We hope the dedication OF
this automobile road. linking
our city TO your great metrop.
oils, Will be productive OF more
intimate relations. and that the
feelings of friendliness that
have existed in the past will be
enhanced.
With best wishes and assur-
ances of my esteem. | have the
honor TO remain. sincerely
yours.
WILLIAM II. THOMPSON.
Mayor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
LEO FRANK
DOOMED.
IS BELIEF
Governor Announces He VIII
Tell Decision Monday
or Tuesday.
WILL LET FRANK HOPE
Believed Official Wants TO
Spare Condemned Man
knowledge OF Fate.

ATLANTA. June is.-cov.
siayson Intends 20 rule that
Leo Frank must hang for the
murder Of Mary Phsssn. II 10
believed here today.
The governor said he would
not announce his decision upon
the appeal for the eommutation
OF sentence 10 life Inprisonnen
Until Monday or Tuesday.
Frank 10 scheduled TO hang
Tuesday AZ noon.
The announcement made BY
the governor was. therefore. In
terpreteo 20 mean that eormu.
sssion OF the death sentence 10
10 be denied. but the governor
10 delaying the announcement.
believing " more r,erclful 20
permit the prisoner to hope TO
the last. rather than know days
before that he must die.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
Bearer in
Chicago-Seatt|e
Race Meets Dealt

George Z. Dickson of Elensburg, former mem
Der of the legislature, and prominently mentioned for
the Speakership during the 1911 session, was killed
instantly, and John L. Gilmore of Ballard and Jolh
Keller, a real estate man of Elensburg, were injured
when Ford automobile, in which the last lap of the
iO0-hour against time from Chicago to Seattle
over the new Yellowstone trail, was being run, skid
ded on curve two and half miles east of Redmond
and turned over in the ditch, at $50 Saturday morn
inc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
AUTO DRIVER
SURRENDERS

While the authorities were
searching for G.. w. Brill. a sales
man formerly employed by EiIers
Music house. in connection with
the death of Chester Nelson. is. of
Falls City. stranger. giving the
name OF +. G. Smith, walked into
Prosecutor Lundin's office Satur-
day morning and gave himself up
as the driver OF the automobile
which ran over the boy last SUM-
day.
Smith was released after his ex-
planation OF the fatal accident had
been corroborated by eye wit
nesses. He said the lad had Jump
ed into the road from behind an
other auto, Smiths machine strik-
ing him as II passed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
Seattle
Will Get
WdS|liip
Secretary of Navy Authorized
Bremerton Admiral to Par
ticipate in Celebration
WILL FIRE A SALUTE
Sailors to March in Parade I:
Prof. Meany Chairman #
Mass Meeting.

Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels Friday tsIs-
eraphed 10 Rear Admiral Pond.
AZ the eremerton navy yard.
psrnrlssion for the navy to par.
tIeipate in the Wilson DAY dem
onstration In Seattle Tuesday.
The South Dakota will anchor
on the foot OF Madison st Tues
day morning. and st noon the
presidential salute OF ~ 9uns
will bs fired
This will be the signal for
the parade TO start
Tho admiral will send eight
officers In uniform, . dstseh-
sschmsus az 90 sailors. color
guard and the MARINE band 10
march In the parade.
In the formation the navy VII
oIlov directly behind the troops
rom Fort Lawton.
Form In Heersde District
Under the direction OF Marsha
Bert Butterworth and his Ttlikuu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
DEFENDS WILSON
At CLUB Meeting

r. W. McClellaBd. vice president.
spoke at luncheon OF the King
County Democratic club NJ the
Good Eats cafeteria. Saturday lie
replied TO the charge that Presi.
dent Wilson had ignored the con.
stitution. made recently by Senator
Cummina OF Iowa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-19
Why Let That Vacant
Room Stay Empty?

Every week that you don't have tenant in your
place, it means loss to you of enough to pay for
dozen want ads And it's good bet that one
good ad in this paper would get you first-class
tenant. Good business dictates that you step righ.
to your phonesNOW, ask for Main o4oo, and let
The Star carry your messagesto 100000 readers.
The cost is small.