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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
People and Events

One branch OF the Missouri legislature is giving
the glad hand TO rule barring former members from
the floor and tagging them . lobbyists But the
members have not formally adopted the rule
Two beautifully gowned women with appetites 10
match pulled off eating contest in New York the
other day The champion got outside OF twenty-five
Holsters before her admirers carried her home
The "take--home' store is doing a novelty bust
ness in New York No trading stamps. no telephone
delivery, advertising As soon as the novelty
wears off receiver will look after the remains
Greatness in abide In Sabetha Kan n
Rider Haggard is one of its Respected citizens and
Robert Louis Stevenson recently stopped there 10 nav
his respects to his grandmother Mrs Fannie Brani-
gan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Among the offenses charged against Judge
Dayton OF West Virginia is that thu judges mes
senger every month split with the judges cook
government check for $40, The offense, il II
may be so elassed, is OF little consequence when
rightly understood. Judges. like other mortals
must eat TO live. Cooks provide the eatabes in
proper form. The higher the quality OF judicial
food, proportionately greater is the judicial
steam power. It follows that iudicous cook is
a genuine friend OF the court" and is entitled
to be heard when the judicial ghost walks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

OF shine. as they're needed an predictin'
the end Of the world whenever the sirns
pint that-away' Atlanta Constitution
4 shoemaker Is a good instance Of the
Kind Of man the classes wish to meet in
the masses
Why a shoemaker
Because the sole purpose Of his labors
Is TO support his uppers baltimore
American.
tlossie-He was an early love Of mine
aunt Jane-Eaily. You must lie al
most Is. dearl
Flossie--Early last summer. mean
EroWnlngs Magazine
boor Maud, Dicks gone back on her."
hcw discouraging! And now she has
70 begin looking for a husband all over
again"
Yes; and she says the worst Of II
s1e VIII nave to keep on wearing shoes
Two sizes toe small. Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Twice Told Tales
A Leading aue.tion.

In the blue days between Christmas and New
Years. when a printing order would have caused
either OF them 10 start inquest determine the
sanity OF the customer two printers met In the cor
rldor.
"Just transacted some business Guoth one.
'Nawr' said the other. in tone to tease a further
response.
To which the other responded. breathlessly Tin
me otf-were'd YOU get the cents."-Associated Ad-
Vertising
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
LINES TO A SMILE.

her
And she has lost no chance to storm
at him ever s!uCe."--ludge
Your daughters very fond OF music,
isn't Uhe?'
Yes, indeed. It's no trouble for her TO
practice on the piano when / need some
one to help me with the dishes. Detroit
Free Press.
O,Brien-Come home an take supper
with me. Flanagan.
Flannigan-Shure it's past yer supper
time an it's furious yer wife'li be
O'Brien-That's just II; she can't lick
the two av us.-BostCn Transcript
What is your occupation" asked the
Judge of a witness.
Same ole thing, iudge-prayin' for rain
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

An extra session of the senate is expected in
order that We may see the administration
crawl" to Colombia with S25,OOO.OOO to pay
for what Colombia once sold to the United States
for $1O,O0O.oo0 What further need be said?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

The saddest words of tongue or pen were
registered in chicago's primary ballots. Mayor
Harrison deferred to Mrs. Harrison's wishes in
consenting to be candidate, yet his gallantry
yielded painful minority OF women's votes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Owners OF the Board of Trade property
wisely decided on a new building commensurate
with the location. The decision oapitalizes the
needs OF today and the optimism OF tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Let us hope that some sort OF working agree
ment, II not an alliance, may be effected between
the state house forces. The people OF the state
need their services
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Democrats see another nice piece OF pie float
away, and wonder what they have done to be so
ground between the secretary OF state and the
senator.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

So far the legislature is more to be com.
mended for the bills It has killed than for those
1t has passed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

While Berlin and Petrogrsd violently dis
agree on the trlfing details OF battle. it is the
part of wisdom to keep peace movement at
safe distance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Just what DE Piutes are fighting for is not
important. The point is that they went out
looking for trouble and found It. We are an
accommodating people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

It's not so bad to be an outsider when watch.
ing the wheat market these days
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

War bulletin editors have reached a point
where they are perfectly safe in applying the
short and ugly word" TO their hated rivals
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

What do you think would happen II Colon
bia got real angry at the United States?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Hon. Henry Clay Richmond is still the pivot
ON which the fate OF the annexation bill turns
His report is waited with much anxiety by
number Of his local constituents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

General Carranza no doubt hated to hold up
the residents OF the Mexican capital. but he
needs the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Well, the weather man was good enough to
furnish a sunshiny day on which to dedicate the
new hotel. That helps some.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Unfortunately for the Iowa plumbers trust
the leaking joints of the typewriter were over
looked.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Balancing 200 pounds of solid flesh on the
consolidation fence would be more interesting II
IL was done artstically.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Omaha is now ready TO entertain othe1
propositions requiring the investment Of mil
lions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

In urging the government to mobilize an
army Of 100000 volunteers the Army and
Navy Journal cannot be accused OF dsloyalty to
its professions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Adj
dress will be changed as often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

There is talk that the Economic league will get be-
hind seven "sood men and true" for the primary but
VIII not make any noise about this matter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Dear Editor:-I would like
would be glad II someone
would help me. Mae Trow-
bridge, 2llS Grand Ave.
Omaha. Neb.
Dear Editor:-I am trying
TO win the Bike and would
thank YOU very much n won
Fleming. Coleridge. Cedar
County. Neb
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
TERRIFIC BATTLE NOW
RAGING In FLANDERS
ARREST RIOTER
Detective Ettinger Captures Jim Gre
ooryeh In Oetrolt-Wsnted in
Pennington Riot Case.

Special Dispatch TO the Intelligencer.
FAIRMONT. w. Va. April %
Word received tonight from Detec-
tive Max Ettinger. who is working on
the Pennington riot cases. stated he
had to-day captured Jim Gregorych.
in Detroit. where he had trailed him.
Evidence at the trials Of Dock Urich
and Eli Dumavich has been to the ef-
feet that Gregorych struck Constable
Riggs several heavy blows with a club
after the officer was lying on the
ground and that when Gregorych re-
turned 10 Pennington after the nght
he carried a bloody club with which
he had assaulted the constable
In the county jail today Pete Chipan-
no one OF Pennington rioters fashion
ed a stiletto out OF a spoon he slipped
from his dinner KIT The spoon ground
down TO a razor edge was hidden In
his clothing BY the prisoner evidently
with the purpose In view Of using Il TO
attack the guards in an effort 10 es-
cape. A trusty told OF the making OF
the weapon and n search recealed the
hidden stilettO which had been form
ed into a very formidable weapon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
WANT REFUND
Three Suits Filled Against Government
by Banks TO Recover War
Tax Paid.

CHICAGO. April 23.-Three test
suits attacking the constitutionallty
of the war revenue act. passed last Oc-
tober by Congress. affecting the tax
upon capital stock Of banks. were filed
In the United States District Court
here to-day.
The result OF the suits will affect
10000 banks in the United States. ac-
cording TO Levi Mayer. OF counsel for
the three banks concerned in abe
suits. The banks are: The Continen-
tai & Commercial National Bank, the
Continental & Commercial Trust &
Savings Bank and the Hibernian
Banking Association.
The Continental a Commercial Ma
tional Bank suit asks for the return
OF S21 .657.34. which is alleged TO be
the amount OF taxes paid by the bank
to the internal revenue collector as
representing one-tenth OF one per
cent. on Federal. State and municipal
bonds and other property not used In
the banking business. The other
banks asked for the return OF small
er amounts OF taxes.
The suits we're filed against United
States Internal Revenue Commission
er w. ". Osborn and Collector Ju-
Illus +. Smietanka of the local once.
The suits allege that from the Fed.
eral. State and municipal character OF
the capital. no tax can be levied.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
VILLA PLANS
NEW ATTACK
Is CONCENTRATING TROOPS
A T A G. u AS
CALIENTES
Preparatory to Another Battle With
Carranza Forces-Needs
Ammunition.

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Meager
advices to the state department today
from central Mexico indicated that
GENERAL Villa was continuing his eff
tort 10 concentrate at Aguas Calientes
troops enough to warrant another at.
tack on the victorious Carranza army
under General Obregon, reported to
be advancing northward from the re-
gion of Irupuato.
IL there has been any clashes be-
tween the armies since Villa retreat
ed 10 Aguas Calientes no official re-
port OF them has been received: nor
has any intimation come of General
Obregon's plan OF campaign.
villa is understood TO be drawing q In
euch garrisons as can be spared from
the territory controlled by his forces.
Another problem he must face Ia said
70 be that OF finding ammunition. par
ucularly for his artillery. The enor-
nous demand for field gun ammuni-
ton In Europe has made this A diffi-
cult task. II Is said. for the northern
leader although unofficial reports re-
Gently indicated that he had received
several million rounds for small arms.
No official statement or reliable
estimate OF General Obregon's losses
In the battle at Celaya has been re-
ceived. Officials here, however. be-
lieve the Carranza troops, fighting on
the defensive suffered slightly in com
parison to the 5000 men villa is said
TO have lost
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
TO AID SWISS
Secretary Bryan To Mako Effort to
Relieve importers Of Non
Contraband.

WASHINGTON. April 23.-An ef-
fort TO relieve the importers OF Ameri-
can cotton and other non-contraband
commodities in Switzerland from the
rigors OF the blockade maintained by
the allies has been undertaken by the
Washington government. Secretary
Bryan announced today in response to
the recent note presented here by tho
Swiss minister.
The Swiss note. II is understood. has
been forwarded to London and Rome
and the American ambassadors there
instructed to present TO the British
and Italian governments the situation
in which the Swiss importers find
themselves with non-contraband i'm.
ports held up on all sides. The situ-
alton has been complicated by the
Italian embargo on re-shipment OF .ot-
ton and other commodities received in
Italian ports. Cotton shipped TO
Switzerland through Italian ports has
been stopped there on the ground
that the Italian government could not
guarantee that such shiDments n al
lowed to leave its Jurisdiction might
not eventually reach Germany or
Austria.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
NO VERDICT
Is REACHED
Jury IN THE MURDER TRIAL
AT FAIRMONT UNABLE
TO AGREE.
Judge Raymond Refuses to Dis.
charge II and They Will Con-
slider II Again To-day.

Special Dispatch TO tho Inteiiigencer.
FAIRMoNT. W. Va. April 23.-
Fighting for his life. not as Constable
w. r. Riggs fought. where might and
not right prevailed. but in a quiet
court room. where all steps were
taken TO see that right, not might.
would conquer. Eli Dumovich. alleged
strike leader. charged with the muir
DER OF Constable Riggs, in a fight be
tween striking miners and county Off
GERS at Pennington. February 20, last.
appears to have won the opening bat
tie. as the jury having his case in
their hands reported late tonight that
they were unable to agree.
The case begun in the Circuit Court
Monday of this week. To-day the ar
euments OF the attorneys were made.
Al O'Clock the case reached the Jury.
Al they were unable to agree. At &
they reconvened. and at 10 reported
that they could not agree.
Judge w. s. Raymond told the Jury
that he would not discharge them un-
I'll at least "a hours after the case
reached them. and this means they
ssN be- In session over Saturday.
Prosecuting Attorney Morris an
nounced tonight he would, Saturday,
begin the trial OF Roch Holler. indict-
ed for the murder OF Constable Riggs.
To-day an additional panel OF 30 petit
jurors was summoned to report TO
court Monday morning
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
RECOVER BODIES
Fourteen Victims of Recent Texas
Flood are Found-EIeven StllI
Missing.

AUSTIN. Texas.-The bodies of
fourteen persons drowned last night
in the flood here have been recovered.
Eleven persons are thus far known TO
De missing Rescuing parties are still
Az work tonight among the ruins OF
zoo homes that were swept away by
yesterdays rain and windstorm. Cfti-
zens OF Austin today began a syste-
matte plan for the relief OF the suf-
Ierers Property loss is estimated az
SoOO,OOO. Temporary quarters were
provided tonight for all whose homes
mad been swept away or are not habit
able; and food and clothing is being
furnished.
The Identified dead include nine
whites, OF whom three are Mexicans
and Ave negroes
Twenty bridges were swept away
hereabouts and paved streets in this
CITY were ruined. Ten inches of rain
fell In two hours last night, and tor
rents OF water poured into the homes
OF persons living in the lowlands be
fore the alarm could be given.
Among the missing f. George Whit
tington. son Of A. c. Wilmington. OF
Houston, vice president OF the Inter
national a Great Northern Railroad.
lie and a companion were camping on
the banks OF a river when the flood
came. The companion escaped. but
wilmington has not been seen since.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
NAME RECEIVERS
Judge Dayton Grants Petitlon OF
Stockholders Of Nartlnsburd
Power Plsnt-company 20
ReoroaniKe.
Special Dispatch to the Intelligence.

Special Dispatch 20 the Intelligence.
MARTtNSBURG. W Va, April %.
Acting upon a petition submitted
by nonresident security holders OF
the MartinsburR Power company. to-
day, Federal Judge Alston G.. Dayton
appointed VI. " Hemmert and G. y.
Martin Of Martinsburg. and James "a.
Harlow of Darlington. Maryland re-
ceivers for the Power company. and
these receivers viii proceed immedi-
ately with the reorganization and nm
ancing Of the company in accordance
with the agreement entered into sew
eral weeks ago with Day and thinner
man Of Philadelphia. AZ eiEhty-three
per cent Of the stockholders are com
rnitted 20 this plan of reorganization
the transfer Of the property will be
approved by Judge Dayton
The appointment of receivers BY
the Federal court was secured IN or
der to foreatali action IN tho state
court here In n suit brought against
the MartlnsburE Power company By
the Peoples Trust company of this
city. for payment on notes aEgregat-
inE twenty-five thousand dollars and
which also sought the appointment Of
a receiver inimlcable 10 the reorran-
ization plan. The name viii be
chanRed 20 the Potomac TARht and
Power company The capital stock
win be increased 10 ono million dol
lars and the two plants on the poto-
mao river and the one In Martinsburg
viii be greetly enlarged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
w ~ OllUNVIl Peace In the Land

90 TO CHURCH and pray Almighty may bring peace
- to the warning nations Of Europe
AT various times since the beginning Of the TREMENDOUS
SlKUOGLE WHICH HAS PLUNGED MORE THAN HALF
lHE WORLD IN WAR there have SUNDAYS set aside
general prayer for peace On days there have been
OKEAl IURNOUTS Of the people The appeal prayer for
peace met with splendid response Ii aided the GO TO
CHURCH movement
EVERY SUNDAY SHOULD D A PRAYERFUL SUNDAY PRAY
THAT IHis COUNTRY MAY THE HORRORS OF
WAH. THANK GOD FOR TIE PEACE THIS LAND NOW
sNJoYsI EVERY NAN WHO BELIEVES IN BELIEVES IN
IHt EFFICACY OF PRAYER. AND WHO sE
LIVES ~ BOTH GOD AND THE EFFICACY or PPRAYEa
m@UsI @ sstIsVs ~ THE GO TO CHURCH MOVEMENT HE
mOsI 60 TO CHURCH HIMSELF. THERE
oe 0 MEh WHO WHILE PROCESSING IN GOD sEL.
OOm VISIT IHE CHURCH. THEY PRAISE THE GO TO
CHURCH MOVEMENT, BUT HELP IT ALONG Az
How can any who processes in God remain ausy
from the house Of God? n such deliberate At ali he
vii NOT e another Sunday by without joining the ever in
ereasng 60 TO CHURCH hronR n you already have Joined
get your neghbor No right thinking man will resent
your kindly suggestion that he Talk 10 the co
~ CHUkCh movement Start today You'll surprised At
the number OF converts Religion never was so
Hong as IS to-day despite what scoHes saying Peope
are beginning to that the only life only true con
ISOLATION can be found in the church
Do you want happnessS
GO TO CHURCH
GO TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY AND EVERY SUNDAY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
HOGS KILLED
One thousand Porkers Killed In Phil
adelphis IN War on the Foot
and Mouth Disease.

PHILADELPHIA. April %. - one
thousand hogs. valued az $4,000. were
killed today in the war on the foot
and mouth disease IN the Southern
section OF this city.
At the close OF the days work. Dr.
u. B. Fitzpatrick. Of the livestock san-
itary board. estimated that at lcast
10000 and possibly $1,000 OF the IS
900 hogs will meet like fate.
One Of the largest hog ownOs. wit
Messing the destruction OF his neigh
bor's hogs. asserted that three fourths
Of the piEgeries IN the district would
be permanently wiped out. as the own
ers would be unable TO recOup their
losses
The outbreak Of the plague here is
the worst thus far developed In Penn
sylvania. according % Dr. Fitzpatrick
Along with cattle. cats and dogs. sew
eral thousand chickens were included
In the quarantine today Every one
Of them will be killed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
NO PEACE
Meeting Of Heads Of Baseball Leagues
Has Nothing 20 DO Win Peace
Negotiations

CHICAGO. April %. - Emphatic
statements that no peace negotiations
we're going on were made today bv
both President Gilmore Of the Fed
eral league and President johnson of
the American. but no explanation
TOT the gathering here Of tho big men
ot baseball was vOuchsafod Among
the leaders Of the game expected here
tomorrow IL President Tencr Of the
National league and the Federal mag
mates, who. according 10 information
gained from sources close 90 them
viii meet 20 talk of the ending of the
var are William v Robertson. of Ruff
talo and Robert ri Ward Of Brook.
lyn, while Philip Ball. Of St Louis.
and bis attorney. Montague Lyons. Of
81 Louis. admitted that they had
been IN conference with President
Johnson yesterday and today.
The American league head declared
that his meeting with Mr.. Ball-the
third N three weeks had roth
inE 70 do with peace in the baseball
world.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24

NEW YORK. April 23.-Harry X.
Thaw. slayer of Stanford White. an
eminent architect. after many ct
tempts, has finally succeeded in bring
ing the question of his sanity before
jury. The application for a Jury
trial. made by his attorneys in n writ
or habeas corpus, was granted to-day
by Supreme Court Justice Hendrick
who, upon consultation with counsel,
set the trial for May IL.
In announcing his decision, Justice
Hendrick made IL clear that the Jury
was called in ''to aid the court by
their advice. and that the finding of
the jury would not be binding IL the
court was satisfied that IL was not in
accord with the evidence and with
justice. The court, he said. could dis
regard the 1ury's verdict and render
his own decision.
Thaw was radiant when he heard
the verdict. Many OF his friends were
In the crowded court room and they
and his counsel were quick to con-
gratulate him on his successful step
In his fight for liberty. His mother,
tcontinusd on Page Elsvsu-)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
B. B 0. BRINGS
RATE SUIT
SEEKS TO PREVENT ENFORCE
MENT OF TWO-CENT
RATE LAW.
Sues Public Service Commission.
Attorney General and
33 Prosecutors.

Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April "a
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.
this afternoon brought suit in equity
in the Kanawha circuit court agains.
the West Virginia Public Service
Commission. the attorney general and
the prosecuting attorneys OF the thir-
ty-three counties through which its
lines run.
The suit is for the purpose OF pre-
venting the enforcement OF the two
cent passenger rate on its lines. IL
Is claimed that this action is sufficient
10 remove from the commission any
further Jurisdiction in the case.
Ofhcials OF the railroad had beer
notified by the commission to appear
before IL in Charleston tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock and show
cause why they should not be re-
strained from putting IL to effect May
LIST, the two and one-half cent sched-
ule fled with the commission April /.
and Attorneys Conley and johnson.
who represent the railroad. have
agreed 10 meet with the commission
at that time. though only for TIE pur-
pose of discussing the suit.
Losing $1,000 a Month.
Inc Dill sets forth that the company
has been losing on an average of So
900 per month on its passenger bust
ness in West Virginia. II states fur
ther that the Interstate Commerce
Commission has refused to consider
further Its petition for an increase in
freight rates until the passenger de-
partment has been placed on a pay
ing basis.
Contention for the equity of its suit
Is based on a decision OF the United
States Supreme Court. which IL said
a railroad must be made self-sustain-
ing
Members OF the commission. IN talk
ing of the suit tonight. were uncer-
tain as TO what its effect will be. bus
II is generally conceded that the case
probably will be fought out in the
courts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-24
BEAT TO DEATH
wife Of Brooklyn Millionaire Has Head
Crushed With Bottle.
House Ransacked.

.. NEW YORK. April 23.-Mrs. Julia
heilner. wife Of Sehgman Heilner, a
wealthy corset manufacturer. was
found murdered in her Brooklyn home
today. Her head had been crushed
IN from blows from a bottle. The mo
i've apparently was robbery as the
house had been raneacked and two
valuable diamond rings and other ar
ucles were missing The police be
gan a search for the caretaker OF the
heilner home, a man named Iosephs.
recently employed. after Miss Helen
BUCK, Mrs. Heilner's companion. who
discovered the body. had told them
she left Mrs. Hcilner alone In the
house with JOsephs while she went 10
make n call