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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
SOL|DADYANCE ALONG
THE ARMENIAN front
Russians Are Constantly
Strengthening Their Com
munications From Black
Sea District to Recently
Occupied Town of Mush.

Petrograd. Feb. 22.-Both on the cen
ter in the Erzerum district and on the
widely extended northern and south
ern flanks the Russians everywhere
are continuing with energy tine pur-
suit of the defeated Turks, the Rus
sian advance having the effect not
only of severing all connections be-
tween the now isolated Turkish army
groups. but constantly strengthening
the communications of the Russian
forces from the Black sea district to
the recently occupied town of Mush
on the southern Russian wing.
Thus the Russian operations are as
suming the character of a solid, un-
broken advance along the entire front,
Latest Caucasian front dispatches
estimate the Turkish losses at Erzerum
at 10000 killed, wounded and pris-
oners.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
TO INVITE DISCUSSION
With UNITED STATES
Question at Issue Will Be
What Comprises Defen-
sive Armament-Lansing
Opposed to Long Drawn
Out Negotiations.

Washington, Feb. 22-confidential
advices from Berlin indicate that
Germany will soon inform the Unit
ed States that Germany's previous as
surances that unresisting liners would
not he attacked without warning holds
good for future submarine operations.
provided. however. that such liners do
not carry armament.
Germany Will contend that what is
now characterized as defensive arma-
ment is really offensive armament
when submarines are concerned, and
will propose a discussion with the
United States on what defensive ar
mament properly may be, AS none
of the British or French liners now
clearing from American ports carry
any guns whatever, such assurances
from Germany will be in the nature
Of reassurances for the safety of the
neutrals they carry. even under the
terms OF the new submarine campaign.
How far such assurances will go to-
ward meeting the state departments
objection that the Lusitania agreement,
as at present drawn, applies only to
the past and not the future. prob
ably viii only be determined when
they are formally laid before Secre-
tary Lansing Official quarters init
mated that the United States would
not permit that negotiations over the
general situation with the president
today The president does not believe
that there should be much discussion
of the question in congress, because
of the danger OF embarrassing the ne
gotiations of the state department
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
SLAYER OF AMERICAN
WOMAN IS ON TRIAL

Rome, Feb. 22-The case OF Pietro
Rossi, the young Florentine art stu
dent who robbed and attempted to
kill Mrs. Fary f. Flavelle OF Chi
cago on board a train in northern
Italy in May. 1914. came up for trial
today at Arezzo. Mrs. Flavelle, while
journeying from Florence to Perugia.
was shot and robbed by Ross, who
later confessed that he committed
the deed To obtain money with which
to complete his art studies. He was
desperate. he declared because the
money sent him by hts parents had
been squandered in gambling. Mrs.
T1avelle. who was 70 years old. was
brought TO n hospital in Rome after
the attack and recovered sufficiently
to return to Chicago, but she died the
following December.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
COUNTER ATTACK IS
MADE BY THE FRENCH
Portion of the Lost Ground
Is Regained-The German
Official Report Says 800
Meters of Positions Have
Been Captured.

Paris, Feb. %. (Ofhcial) )-The Ger
mans yesterday evening delivered a
strong attack against the French in
Givenchy forest, east of Souchez and
penetrated the French first line of
trenches.
The Germans then occupied some
French communicating trenches but
French counter attack drove the Ger
mans from all but a few of these po-
sitions. German forces engaged in the
attack amounted to seven battalions
and they suffered heavy losses.
Tho German Report.
Berlin, Feb. %. (Offclal) The Ger
mans have captured 500 meters of
French positions east of Souchez
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
Bio Bench Show in Gotham.

New York, Feb. 22.-The fortleth
annual bench show of the westmin-
ster Kennel club opened today in Mad
ison Square Garden under favora BILE
auspices. The show. from the present
indications, will be the most success
full ever held in this country. The to-
tai number of thoroughbred CANNES on
exhibition is 1900. and every breed
known to fanciers is included in the
list. Judging began today and will
continue until the show closes Friday
night. Approximately $4,000 in prizes
will be awarded
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
TO
RECOVER UNDER
EXAMINER 'SBOND
The United States Supreme
Court Sustains Judgment
in Favor of Depositors of
Boise State Bank.

Washington. Feb. 22.-The supreme
court of the United States in an opin-
lon written by Chief Justice White af-
firms the findings of the supreme court
OF Idaho and the district court for Ada
county in the case of O. w. Allen ct al,
versus Vernon w. Platt and the Title
Guarantee & Surety company of
Scranton, Pa. The decision was hand
ed down late yesterday.
This is the case wherein Allen and
2lS other depositors of the defuhct
Boise State bank brought suit against
Platt. former state bank commissioner
and the Title Guarantee & Surety
company to recover under Platts $780,
600 bond the amount OF their deposits,
s3o,240.9S with interest. in the bank
when it failed. The money was de-
posted by these depositors. the bulk
OF whom reside in Boise or Ada county
between Oct. q and Dec. 10, 1911. Lat
er the bank failed. The depositors
claimed in their action against the
then bank commissioner that he was
derelict in performing the functions
or his office or he would have closed
the bank months before, after he had
examined and ascertained its financial
condition. The Title Guaranty &
Surety company was surety on Platts
bond and action was instituted In the
district court before Judge Mccarthy
by the depositors collectively and with
the assistance OF the attorney general,
to recover the amount of their respec-
tive deposits with interest The dis
trict court held for their cause and the
supreme court affirmed the findings of
the lower court. The Title Guaranty &
Surety company then appealed to the
supreme court OF the United States.
which in turn affirmed the supreme
court of Idaho.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
JOINT ARGUMENT
ON PROHIBITION
FILED IN COURT

Washington, Feb. 22.--The attorneys
OF 15 states. including Idaho. Washing
ton, Oregon and North Dakota have
filed in the supreme court a joint ar
gument In support OF the constitu-
tionalty OF the West Virginia liquor
law. prohibiting the receipt and pos
session OF intoxicating liquors for per-
sonal use and OF the federal Webb
Kenyon liquor law prohibiting the
shipping OF intoxicating liquors into
states for use in violation OF state law.
The decision in the West Virginia case
is now before the court for argument
and Is expected to be the most import
ant adjudication in the temperance
fight in a decade.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Ellensburg, Wash, Feb. 22.-The
Northwestern Improvement companys
store at Roslyn caught fire today and
is expected to be a total loss The
company operates the Northern Pacific
coal mines in the Roslyn field. The
stock was invoiced at between 500
and 100000. Mine pumps are work
ing on the flames. G. o. Swain, man
ager OF the store was overcome by
smoke, but recovered
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
New York Observes Holiday.

New York. Feb 22.-Observance of
Washingtons birthday was general
in New York today. Many business
establishments, as well as the public
offices. courts. banks and exchanges,
remained closed during the day. Nu-
merous civic. social and church organ
izations offered programs. and the pn :
triotic and semi military societies took
a prominent part in the celebrations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
STEP TOWARD TAKING
OVER WATER PLANT

r Denver. Feb PA contract has
been approved by the city commits
sioners, by which this city secures an
option on the Denver Union Water
company's plant, said by Officials to
be the longest step yet taken tow ard
the acquisition of municipal pater
plant, litigation over whose affairs
has involved legal controversies In the
state and federal courts for several
years.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
FRANCIS TO ACCEPT
THE RUSSIAN POST

Washington, Feb. 22.-David R
Francis, former governor OF Missouri
who has been offered the post OF am
bassador 10 Russia, conferred today
with President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing. 1t Is understood he will ac-
cept the place. although he said when
leaving the White House he was still
considering.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
MAYOR GILL is EASY
WINNER At SEATTLE

Seattle, Feb. 22.-Mayor Gill. seek
Ing denomination at yesterdays pri-
mary, received 30.s45 Of the 5s.411
votes cast. His nearest competitor.
who will be Gills opponent in the cleo
tion was Austin f. Griffiths with H.
932. The Socialist candidate, Charles
D. Raymer received 1910 and Council
man Erickson e724 votes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
ADMITS ONE CRIME
TO ESCAPE ANOTHER

Danville, H., Feb. 22.-Big John
Murphy went to trial today charged
with the murder of two Greek trae. la
borers in a clubhouse here last fall.
His defense is that he could no. ave
murdered the Greeks because he was
in Champaign robbing a grocery ar the
time they were killed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
BULGARIA OFFERS AN
APOLOGY TO GREECE

Athens, Feb 92.-The Bulgarian
government has apologized to the
Greek government for the arrest of a
diplomatic messenger and the seizure
of legation documents while the mes
senger was enroute from CONSTANT
nople to Athens.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
Indoor Tennis Championship.

Murray. of California. today won the
national indoor tennis championship
in singles here. defeating A. II. Man,
Jr., of New York. 6-2, So, 81.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
four LIVES LOST IN
BOARDING HOUSE FIRE

New York, Feb 22.-Four men and
one woman lost their lives today in
q fire which destroyed a theatrical
boarding house. The dead have been
Identified as employees at the boarding
house and Thomas Keratsas, the pro-
prietor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
Adulterated Silks

. Pure silks are the exception.
not the rule--it being the trade
custom to add loading" for
weight.
Too much loading" means in
paired wear.
Silk experts know this and
are careful to buy from manu-
facturers of standing.
1t behooves the woman 10
choose her silk store with
equal care. for she in turn must
rely on her merchant.
The advertising in The Capt.
tai News is a guide to the re-
liable stores.
Let it help YOU to choose
right.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
STEAMER
DINGLE is SUNK

London, Feb. 22.-The sink
ing Of the British steamship
Dinele is reported. There is
probably only one survivor.
No details have been an
announced.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
BOMBS DROPPED
ON FRENCH TOWN

Paris, Feb ga Zeppelin dropped
bombs last night on Luneville, IS
miles west of Nancy The damage was
slight. The dirigible was pursued by
French aeroplanes and went off in
the direction Of Metz.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
AMBASSADOR GERARD
MEETS With ACCIDENT

London. Feb. 22-Ambassador Ger
ard. the Exchange Telegraph reports.
while skiing yesterday near Munich.
broke his left shoulder blade and in
jured his left side. His condition is not
serious
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
CHINESE REBELS
STORM MANSION
OF GOVERNOR

Peking, Feb. 22.-Rebels attempted
yesterday to storm the governors
mansion at Chang Sha, capital of the
province of HUMAN. They were re-
pulsed and captured and the leaders
executed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
ZEPPELIN LOST
AND THE ENTIRE
CREW PERISHES

Paris. Feb. 22.-The entire crew of
the Zeppelin brought down by French
guns near Brabant lie Roi yesterday,
% in number. perished. The first shot
from an automobile mounted cannou
brought down the Zeppelin
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-22
Lincoln's Estimate of Washington.

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-10
one CENT-THE Day BOOK-ONE CENT
LONDON DOESN'T KNOW JUST
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

WHAT HAS HAPPENED
London, Nov. 10. - London is in
doubt. London is still. Withholding
judgment on who won the American
presidential election and is waiting
anMously for final official returns.
London thought it knew Wednes-
day. morning when Reuters flashed
unqualifedIy that Hughes had been
elected. But today Reuters flashed
unqualifledly that Wilson had been
reelected. So the Evening News, to
be perfectly fair, reproduced both
Reuter- flashes, under the head:
Reuter- says both elected"
The Exchange Telegraph Co., get
ting United Press reports, did not an
nounce the election of Hughes.
When the news" that Hughes had
been elected was turned loose Pres
ident Wilson drew a few hot editorial
shOts-One was "spineless idealist."
Now that things are doubtful, editor
ial opinion is Suspended. Crowds have
flocked around the bulletin boards
since Tuesday.
-O-O-
Mrs. Anna KozIowski, 1882 w. SU-
perior, killed by auto truck as she
stepped from street car at Grand av.
and Sacramento blvd.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-10
state in the hands of Vice Pres. Mar
shall and makes him undisputed
Democratic leader of the state.
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Y-EGGS!
BV Jim Nance

Thirteen eggs in a chickens nest,
70, no, and a cIuck, cIuck, cIUck!
Farmer sets out on a quest
To get them; say, but he's in luck.
A million dealers grab the chance,
70 no, and they play their card.
They put them in cold storage plants
And then they soak the buyer hard.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-01

merchants then
patrons by much their shopping as possible
please
by advertising Furthermore the stores Of such merchants that
oneis likely to find the things desired
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-01

So far as Honolulu is concerned,
six days in the week, The Star
Bulletin will sell more goods for
the least expense than any other
local medium. The Star-Bulletin
is the HOME paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
GALA EVENTS OF
 FASHION WEEK

The Magic City" is now in dress pa-
 rade, with it's latticed festoons of sni- lax and roses, for Dame Fashion has de- creed it and all her loyal subjects have dedecked themselves in smart attire and
 are paying homage to the queen Fashion Week started in full swing
 last evening when Birmingham mysteri- ously changed out of the darkness into light from her midwinter attire to her fresh garments of spring. A most elabo- rate window display was revealed by all
 the stores fashioned in their new spring models.
 During the entire week the various clubs of the city will be the scene of many luncheon parties, and dancing will be en- toyed in the evenings. Monday and Tues day of Fashion Week will be given to the formal openings in order that nailady may be ready for Wednesday, "Dress-Up Day" On this day the public in smart att l tire will take part in the automobile pa-
 rade in the afternon. as Wednesday will
 be automobile day of Fashion Week.
 Thursday evening will be the grand ci- max of the smartly gowned public, and
 at o'clock at the Tutwiler thc fashion ball will be the cabaret acts, when sew eral of Birmingham's most charming
 belles in fancy costume will impersonate
 the characters of the periods that they
 represent. This feature of the evening will begin at S:30 o'clock.
 Friday evening the Newspaper club will
 have its regular Friday night dinner dance and the smart set will be present. All week the Newspaper club and the Phoenix club will keep open house for the guests of Fashion Week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
WYATT-HAYES WEDDING
 PLANS ANNOUNCED

The marriage of Miss Kathleen Hayes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. IT. Hayes to MT. Jesse Wyatt will be solemnized on Wednesday evening, April 5, at g o'clock at the South Highlands Methodist church the Rev. D. H. Mccoy officiating.
 Mrs. Ben Cheeseman, sister of Miss Hayes, will be matron. of honor, and the maid of honor will be Miss Julia Carney. Miss Hayes has asked as her bridesmaids. Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Margaret Dewey. Miss Madge Pollock, Miss Margaret Griffith, Miss Estelle Strickland and Miss Margaret Lassiter.
 MT. Samuel s. Paul will be Mr. Wy att's best man. and the groomsmen will be MT. Percy Brewer. MT. Henry Stickle. MT. John Byrum, MT. Jackson Wyatt, and MT. L. F. La Point and MT. Raymond Teague.
 MT. Ben Cheeseman. MT. Martin Poncelor MT. Earle Mcclure and MT. William Monroe will be ushers
 Fouowing the ceremony. MT. and Mrs. J. T. Hayes will be hosts at a reception at their home on Elm stree; and will be assisted by the. wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MISS CRAWFORD'S
 PUPILS RECITAL

The programme given by some Of the music pupils from Miss Abigail Crawford's class was most interesting and enjoyable. The keynote was pre- paredness, and indeed each pupil showed this. A few beginners were on the programme. the others com prising the pupils who have been with Miss Crawford since her return from her music studies in Paris. two years a/o.
 The young girls taking part played unusually well, showing fine understand ing of the best masters and < real musical feeling and appreciation. When cultivated musical people can thoroughly enjoy Greig and Handel, schuman and Chopin at the hands of young students, as was done. at this recital, it shows fine advantages in training The technique of the young musicians was particularly pleasing. How charming it is, too, in these good days to have no turning of pages in music. Each pupils number was per fectly memorized and there was no halting nor hesitation. The programme gave an hours real pleasure to a large and appreciative audience. The following members of the class took part: Mildred HamriclS, Helen Branch. Theresa Cary Lucy Parker, Lillian Wall, Corrie Crawford. Evelyn Cobb, Pauline Strickland, Helen Hamrick, Annie Beth Crawford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
"REBECCA'S TRIUMPH"
 PRESENTED AT SEMINARY

The annual play given by the express sion class of the Loulie Compton semi nary was presented Friday evening. It was clever little comedy. entitled Re becca's Triumph modern in setting, and dealing with the problems of a cooking class. The parts were well taken each one showing an ability to individualize Ter part. There was also a dance that aoded to the attractiveness of the even ing. The programme follows:
 Characters: Mrs. Rokeman, a wealthy lady, Hattie Harrell Mrs. Delaine a. widow, Katie Lee; Rebecca a founding, Bettie McDonald; Clarissa Goldman, a spinster Lena Dorricott.
 Our Club: Dora Gains Sadie Morrell, Jennie Woodman, Millie Dunbar, Emma stephens, Grace Greenwood, Maria Gray, Alice Leeds, Kate Evans, Floy McCrea, Gussie Green Susie Edwards, Mable Bar ton, Grace Allen, Susie Thurman Inez Maraple, Hattie Lee Taylor Felesta Belt man. Willie Mae Tanner Mozelle Wood, Annie Tart Perry, Annis Grover, Mary Hewitt. Willie Lee Wood.
 Kate Conner. an Irish girl, Lois Good win; Gyp, colored girl, Violet Wolford; Mes, vagrant, Carolyn Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
FLAG DAY COMMITTEE
 CHAIRMEN ANNOUNCED

The following girls and matrons have
 been asked to serve on Flag Day, which will take place Friday, March IT, for the benefit of the free clinic Mrs. Frank J. White, president Ladies of Charity and general chairman of Flag Day
 special chairman. who will be accom-
 panied by number of assistants. The names of these will appear later. First avenue and Twentieth street: Woodward building, Mrs. Mansfield La 1 them; American Trust and Bank building, Mrs. Frank J. White: Empire building, Mrs. l.. A. Mccormack; Brown Marx building. Miss Elizabeth White l Second avenue and Twentieth street: Drennen's and First National bank, Mrs. I Lee Dullion. Mrs. Freeman; Norton's s, Mrs. J. J. Platten; Patterson Drug store, Mrs. Hugh Smith, Jr. l Third avenue and Twentieth street: , Brombergs, Mrs. James Meighan and Mrs. James Downey; Traders National | bank, Miss Katherine Moultice; Hagan- 1 Dunlap, Miss Frances Bailey; Patter- l Pope, Mrs Carl Lunbum.
 First avenue and Nineteenth street: i Saks and Morris hotel, Mrs. Henry War l ren and Mrs. Joel Krakenbuhl. | f ! ] Mrs Kiernan; Adams and Florence cor ! ners. Mrs. Oscar Bennett and Mrs. o. w. l Colgan; Vaudette, Miss Mabel Platten. l Third avenue and Nineteenth: Love- 1 man, Joseph & Loeb corner, Mrs. E.. D. ! Brown; Plumlee and Woolworth corners, l Mrs l.. Bramlege and Mrs. w. A. Por- l ter; Blachs, Mrs. Kay Emmerson. l Courthouse: Mrs. F. c. Gibson and I Mrs. Nolan.
 1 Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Ledger corners, Mrs. c. E. | Edwards
 ! Jefferson County Bank corner Mrs. Os- car Hundley.
 Five Points: Mrs. Searson. I West End Mrs. J. D. McNamara. l Bessemer: Miss Mary Colpack. Ensey: Mrs. Frank McGowan. There will be two booths in Loveman, l Joseph & Loebs, both of which will be | in charge of Mrs H. r. Debardeleben.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
M'ENIRY- ROBINSON WEDDING
 PLANS ANNOUNCED

The marriage of Miss Elise Robinson and Mr. John Howard McEniry will b. solemnized on Tuesday, March 2. at 6:3t o'clock at the First Methodist church ir Bessemer, with the Rev. George Stoves officiating. Se4 h
 Preceding the ceremony there will be a beautiful musical programme by Mrs Mack Clay, accompanied by Miss Bery Pinner, who will also play the wedding march.
 Mrs. Earl Calvin of Decatur, sister oi of Miss Robinson, will be matron ol honor, and Mrs. Nat Banks and Mrs Hugh McEniry will be brides matrons The bridesmaids will be Miss Julia Law, renee of Livingston. Miss Louise Duggai of Tuscaloosa, Miss Bessie Lovett and Miss Mallie Downing. The little flower girls will be Miss Eleanor McNeel anG Miss Floy Martin.
 MT. McEniry has asked his brother, MT Hugh McEniry, to be his best man. an6 the groomsmen will be MT. Miller Robin son. Dr. A. E. Patton. Dr. c. M. Spencer and MT. Patton McEniry. The ushers will be: MT. Eugene Hawkins MT. Henry Adams, MT. Fred Buck and MT. Harrel Rush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
MRS. MANSFIELD HOSTESS
 TO CATHOLIC CLITR

The Woodlawn Catholic club was en- tertained by Mrs H. Mansfield at her home on First avenue, Thursday after noon. This being the Lenten season, only business of the club was transacted. Mrs. Mansfield, assisted by her daughter. Miss Mary Mansfield, and Miss Kathleen Crawford, served a tempting ice course. The favors were shamrocks. Mrs Mans field included in her invitation list the club members and several extra guests Those present were: Mrs. P. J. Duffin, Mrs. F. Krelhouse, Mrs. II. HeaIy. Mrs. J. J. Woods, Mrs. William Fex, Mrs J. H. Tehan. Mrs. Harry Gribbons, Mrs. William Riddle. Mrs M Helm Mrs. James Barnes, Mrs. M. Engle. Mrs Gar dian. Mrs. M. Donovan, Mrs. W. H. Bell, Mrs. John ONeil, Mrs. Carl Lundbunn, Mrs. K. Carr. Mrs. Harry Roll. Mrs
 Jack Krehenbuhl Mrs. J. l.. Conway. Miss Kathleen Crawford, Mrs. w. J. Barrett and Miss Mary Mansfield The guests of the club were Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. G. H. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Mike Sullivan, Mrs. H. O'Brien, Miss Vivian Diamond, Miss Virginia White, Miss Elizabeth White and Miss Faustina Craw- ford.