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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Situation In Mexico Desperate.

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 4.-That the sit
uation Of the Carranza government In
northern Mexico is desperate" fol-
lowing the capture of Chihuahua City
by Villa, was the admission made by
friends of General Gonzales. command
or Of the government forces at Juares
Gonzales said that "if villa attempts
to hold the northern capital we will be
able to converge from three sides with
heavy forces and annihilate the bandit
army" but that indications were that
villa was making ready to move again.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Rock Island Leads in Stock Advance.

New York, Dec. 5.-Rock Island led
the railroads in an advance on the
stock exchange at the opening. Spec
ulation regarding the Presidents prob
able recommendations to Congress
were the basis of operations in the rail-
road list. Rock Island sold at 1914, up
Ia points. Reading was three-eights
of a pointup and Missouri Pacific GER
tificates three-fourths Of point. Unit
ed States Steel opened at 1861, up
f1ve-eighths of point. Mexican Pc
troleum responded to overnight Next
can news with an advance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Germans Rejoice at British Change.

London, Dec. 1.-THE changes in the
British admiralty have been greetei
with jubilation by the German news
papers, according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to Reuters, which has just beer
received here. The Cologne LokaI
Anzeiger declares that Admiral Jslli
co.'s removal from the feet is degrade
ton for losing the battle of Jutland
and that the inefficiency Of the feei
is shown by the fact that German
ships attacked the west coast of Eng
land and that they never saw anything
of British ships.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Woman Shoots to Scare; Kills Joker.

Woman Shoots 70 scare, Mis- JOKer.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. "A practical
Joke in which a number of young men
sought to fsighten their wives resulted
in the fata, wounding of Holland Han
kins, % years old. The men started
on a 'possum hunt, leaving the women
In Hankins' house. While the other
men threw stones at the house, Han
kins crawled under the floor to make
a noise. One of the women, endeav-
oring to fire shotgun out OF the win
dow, fired through the floor accidental
ly, the charge striking Hawkins in the
head
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
TWO AMER|CANS|N
CHIHUAHUA KILLED
YOUNG GIRL CARRIED OFF TO THE
MOUNTAINS BY OUTLAWS,
ACCORDING TO AGENTS
GERMAN VICE CONSUL SLAIN
General Trevino Issues Statement
Saying Only Few Chinese Killed
During Time Villa Occupied
Northern Mexican Town.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 6.-Governmant
agents here have sent a report to
Washington saying Carlos Ketlesen,
German vice consul in Chihuahua
City; Charles Elmendorff, an Ameri.
can citizen, and another unknown
American had been killed by Villa and
that Elmendorff's young daughter had
been carried of to the mountains by
Villa bandits.
Reports telegraphed by government
agents to Washington that a number
of foreigners had been killed in Chi
huahua City when Villa bandits occu-
pied the town were met by state
ment by General Jacinto B. Trevino,
commanding Carranza forces who re-
occupied the capital that "on1y few
Chinese were killed during the time
Villa occupied the CITY,"
information Not Received.
Washington, Dec. 5. = No informa-
ton has been received at the State or
War department, or the German en-
bassy concerning the reported killing
Of two Americans and the German
vice consul by Villa bandits in Chi
huahua
Reports to the state department
announcing the reoccupation Of the
city by Mexican de facto government
troops made no mention of attacks
upon foreigners.
German Officials Alarmed.
AS nothing has beer heard from
Vice Consul Ketelsen for several days,
Teutonic officials here are somewhat
alarmed for the safety of the German
colony in Chihuahua.
Ketelsen is understood to have been
a resident of Chihuahua for some time
and was appointed vice consul during
the last two years. Inquiries as to the
safety of certain of the members Of
the German colony recently have been
made through him and also through
the State department, at the request
Of relatives in Germany. 1t is under
stood that no replies have been re-.
ceived.
Confirmation Is Lacking.
Juarez, Dec. 5-German Consul Max
Weber said he had heard the report
that Mr.. Ketelsen and Charles Elmen-
dorff had been killed, but had re-
ceived no confirmation.
Carranza officials insist nothing has
been received over the railroad or
military telegraph lines regarding the
reported death of these foreigners.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
"Diet Squad" Loses on Csc pav.

Chicago, Dec. 4-The city diet
squad" has now assumed the name
starvation squad" having lost total
of Is pounds in two days on rs cents
worth Of food day. The following is
Intended to help them regain the lost
weight: Breakfast Stewed pears,
hominy, toast and butter, coffee. Lun-
cheon-Codfish balls, Philadelphia rel
ish, bread and butter, apple dumpllngs,
vanilla sauce, tea. Dinner-Vegetable
soup. braized beef, buttered rice, stew
ed onions, chocolate junket, sugar
cookies, tea.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
SHIP SUNK BY MISTAKE
REPORT OF COMMANDER

Washington, Dec. 2.-The Ger
man submarine commander who
sunk the British ship Marina with
the loss of six American lives, has
reported to his government that he
mistook the vessel for transport.
Germany has asked the United
States for information of the stat
US of the ship and is ready to Of
fer amends If the Marina was en-
= titled to immunity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
German Women Revolt at Measure.

London, Dec. 5.-The passage of the
home army bill caused panic through
out Berlin last week when it was real
lied that women would be forced into
the factories, according to an Amster-
dam dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph company. The dispatch says
there was demonstration of women
outside of Charlottenburg town hall.
who protested against the provisions
of the measures and demanded bread
and two days leave for all soldiers.
The women also demanded peace, the
dispatch says.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Refutation.

"Women have no practical appre-
citation of science"
Haven't they? What's the matter
with chemical blondes?'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Three Shootings in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 5. = Three Sunda,
shooting ARRAYS in the North Sid
Italian district marked continuance
of gun play that has been prevalen
in that neighhorhood for severa
weeks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
TWO BRITISH ATTACKS FAIL
Attempt Against lie sars and Ypres
Trenches Is Futile.

London, Dec. 6. = British sappeHs
near Ypres by mine explosions pre-
pared the way for raid on German
trenches. Some of the British succeed
ed in entering an advanced trench. but
were later driven out.
A British attempt against LIE Sars
also failed Considerable activity con-
tinues at various points along the
French front, especially on the Somme
sector and the Verdun section.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-08
Seasoned Stories

you'll have to take that young fei
lows experience with a grain of salt"
Eyes: I thought he was too fresh"
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Adopt Report Which
Sanctions Il Track
Changes
FINAL ACTION
is IN RESERVE
d. u. II. Must Have
Councils o. X. to Run
Over New Routes

The report of the public utilities
committee, authorizing the p. L. r.
10 make changes IN tracks in the
down town district preliminary 10
rerou.ng was adopted Tuesday
night by the common council Aid.
Schem2nsky and Jakel were the only
mon bcrs who opposed the measure,
Whilo the action OF the council
enables tlo - T. r. 10 build special
curves and connecting lines in q
different places. it does not sanction
The operation OF cars over the new
tracks The committee report cor
talus clause which states in sub
stance that no change in routes
shall be made without the approval
OF the council
a representative OF the y. L r
al the council meeting stated that
the railway company would begin
work ar once. lu an effort 10 make
az many OF the changes as possible
before cold weather halts construc-
ton NurE.
The changes proposed n the pro
ject are Identical With those recon-
mended in the survey made by Bar
clay Parsons d Clapp.
The movement for re.routing was
begun I'm earnest one year ago, and
met With formidable opposition, led
By sherman llitleheld Inasmuch
as the plan provides for the separa
ton Of east and west side trafflc 10
eliminate 'he increasing congestion
ar the Voodward-aye crossing, Lit
iloHcld and other aldermen assumed
that the D. L. r was trying 20 i'm
prove the service on the Woodward
line at the expense cf the lines
which run east and west Aid james
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
CROWDS At
BAZAAR ARE
INCREASING
Serbs and Armenians
Hold Spotlight
Wednesday
ENGLISH-WELSH
DAY IS SUCCESS

Armenians and Serbs, whose peo-
pie have suffered perhaps more than
other nations thru the war. viii be
IL charge Of tnc program AZ the
Allies bazaar TODAY, Wednesday
hGxing been designated Armenian
Serbian day The native songs Of
he two countries Viii bc heard. and
The I0lb dances viii form an inter.
cstng part OF The entertainment
that has been arranged
Mmc. Panosihn. OF Boston. the
81lalaika orchestra ani scores OF
others will contribute 20 tho pro.
gram. The Sorbians Of the city
also viii hold celebration over the
victory at Nonastir. The Scrl ian and
Armenian booths are tiiled WITH art
works typical, ol tho two countries.
There are wonderful tapestries and
rugs and lacts repre- enfatiyo OF 4hc
handivork OF tho natives Of he 40
couutreg
Engl. welsh day. Tuecday
proved huge success The taher.
aacle was crowded afternoon and
evening Members OF lodges Of order
Of the sons Of ST George FROM al
most every part OF Michigan and
from several points la Ontario, form
90 a good share OF the visiting
thronrs Thcro Wa a liberal sprink.
lrg OF Welsh men too Madame
Hughes Thomas. icader Of The Royal
Welsh ladies' choir, was IN charge
OF The program IN the thcater OF the
Lazear Th, Twenty nr2- Regiment
uGle band came over from Windsor
and va one of he chief attractions
Tho band escorted delegation Of
zoo oxford old boys. who con.
uiblted much 20 The gayety of the
big exposition
Serg Maj Robert Middlemiss
Who lost his sipht at GallIpoll. re-
ceived hundred Of visitors. and col
lecItd liberal sums for the benefit
OF soldiers who have lost their
sight
The American section continues
90 be one OF the. most raroni1cd
II is being ct.dncicd Ny society wo
men and the funds it receives will
be- divided among thc " nations
Elaborate arrangements are being
made for Thursday, american day
which is expected &c be the crown.
.ng event OF tho bazaar
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
VOTE NEW UNIT
FOR CASS HIGH
Members of Building Commit
tee of School Board Order
Plans for S250,000 Addition

The building committee OF the
board OF education. Tuesday. or
derss the school board architects,
Nalcomson & Higgin botham. 10 pre-
pare plans for the s25O,000 addition
g. the Cass technical high school
the appropriation for which was
contained in the last city budget
It is the hope of SpS; OF Schools
Chadsey and members OF the board
to continue TO add units TO the
school until Detroit will have an in
stitution for technical training cost
ing In the neighborhood OF 81 600.
600. and comparing favorably with
schools OF that kind in other large
csies.
The new unit will face Second
ave. on the site owned by the board
between High and Henry-sts.
The need OF technical training is
greater I'm Detroit than any other
city in the country, because OF the
big demand for skilled workman"
said Dr Chsdsey. I'VE had 10 pom
der quite bit TO determine what
sort of building could be had for
the sum allowed ty the council. and
decided that unit which could be
added 10 from time to time would
be the only way we could meet the
problem"
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
WORRY IS A DISEASE

The disorder which causes its vic
Tins TO worry whether they have
anything 90 worry about or not is
neurasthenia.
Neurasthenia Is entirely distinct
from hysteria although the patient
may have both diseases al the same
time.
Neurasthenia often results from
some nervous shock such as the loss
of near relative. business reyerses.
or somo severe Overstrain on tho
nervous system The patient IL
usually pale. showing that the blood
Is thin. and the first king TO do is
60 build mp the blood because any
thing that builds up the general
health helps 10 correct the neuras.
thenic condition ReGt and a good
tonic Is the very best treatment IN
most cases
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are an
Ideal tonic for Tits condition because
they are non-alcoholic and neurasthe-
mic patients should avoid alcoholic
stimulants.
The Dr Williams Medicine com
pany. Schenectady, n Y. has pub
lished a little book on nervous dis.
orders that contains a chapter on
neurastheuia, In which the symptoms
are fully described and the correct
treatment given The booklet Is free
on request
Or williams Pink pills are sold
by your own druggi.t or will be sent
by mail postpaid on receipt of price
90 cents per box, six boxes for $2.5O.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Saginaw Dealers
Deny Holding Beans

SAGINAW. Mich. Nov. 22.-Altho
Saginaw has the biggest bean eie-
vator In the world. there are no
beans stored in II or In this city
local dealers say. Bean men here
said today that there arr not more
than FIVE cars OF beans in the city
now dthat tho Saginaw Milling
company which owns tho mammoth
elevator has been a free seller all
the year Hart Bros. Gamers, say
they have not canned any bcns this
year because tho price has been too
high and they have been waiting
for steadier market All bean
iobbers say that the farmer waited
for s. hushel and held up The sup.
ply. which was about 80 per cent Of
last years i've million bushel crop
and the result was that the price has
been jumping right along 80 far
they say. not many beans have gone
70 Europe.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
HIT BY AUTO,
Gets $4,000
Henry Miller Suffers Paralysis
and Gets Judgment Against
LampOrt Brothers

Samuel Miller, 2J years Old. who
was severely injurea AS Tie result
OF being run down at Brnsi ST. and
Henry-ave. Sept. gG 1915, by al
automobile oWuod by y. ii and 10.
seph Lamport was awarded ludg
ment OF $4,000 against me Lampou
brothers in Judge Perkins court
Tuesday afternoon The jury was
out As minutes Miller was taken 30
Grace hospital az the tine but was
advised that he was not hurt The
following morning he was found un.
conscious in his room and remained
SO for five weeks A blood clot
formed On the brain partially par
alyzing the right side. HIS speech
Ia also affected.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

- TOLEDO, O.. Nov 22-"PuhHc
necessity Is paramount said Scott
Nearing, dean OF Toledo university
to the United Press today. in dis.
cussing food dictatorship for Eu
rope and the United States He con
tinued
The crisis In the United States
is not so severe IA that faced by Eu.
ropean nations Nevertheless. II is
becoming acute BY shipping large
quantities Of gold into the United
States England has helped to initiate
our prices
Unless the shipping interests and
those manufacturers who arc ben.
ehting directly from export trade
are willing 20 permit some form %
restriction on the export business,
n continuance OF the war must ulti.
mately force the American people
IN self defense into a position where
they will nx prices
THAT this may involve 'he gov
crnment In the actual ownership
and operation ~ some Of the more
important public utilities. realize
quite fully A. the same time the
logic OF the situation seems 10 ad.
NIT OF no other alternative"
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
DRY WORKER
AND SON TO SPEAK
AT REVIVAL

Harry Edwards. chairman OF the
speakers bureau and director OF the
shops and factories department OF
the Wayne county dry campaign
committee, will speak at the special
revival being neld this week In the
Baptist church Of Royal Oak on Wed
nesday and Thursday evenings
Young Eddy who is a SON viii
be in charge Of the choir ON -ues,
nights and will sing some spcciu
solos This father and son are
better known as the "Steelworker
evangelists, and make strong ap
peal 10 men everywhere Thurs
day evening will be for men only.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

CHICAGO, Nov. % Startling in
formation relative to food manipu-
lation "a in the hands OF United
States District Attorney Charles
Clyne
b T. Brundage, farmer near
Gary, Ind. informed Clync HI entire
crop OF pumpkins had been purchas
ed and allowed 10 rot on the ground
Hinton g Clabaugh, head or the
federal investigation bureau, was
toid that 2s carloads OF potatoes had
been dumped in the river az Peoria.
Ill
Brundage SAYS he sold his pump
kins long before they were ripe 20
a man supposedly from Muncie. Ind.
who paid cash when the pumpkins
were ripe. efforts TO find the pur-
chaser were futile.
Government officials were also
told that large supplies OF beans
arc being held in Norfolk. Philadel-
phla and Saginaw, Mich. both in
bulk and i'm cans Storing OF this
commodity. Il II said. has increased
tho cost OF dry beams 40 per cent
and canned beans go per cent this
Vear
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

Many lersons crippled in early
age have. Notwithstanding their in
trinity. made name for them
selves in the history OF the world.
among the most notable being Lord
Byron. Sir Walter Scott and Talley-
rand. the great French statesman
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Motion pictures depictinT the opera
tLnns-nf mrnrlN eNcr, phase of the

printing ana engraving business
were shown 90 "a large audience in
the Detroit BoBrd of Commerce,
Tuesday evening The audience was
cumposcG of pemebrs Of the Typo
thetae- Franklin association 81 De-
tr0lt thrir frlends and milIea
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Il I,LI

$500 for q pot English bripdie dog
which hc said had been lost by
James Murray while another jury
awarded '2l0 10 Frank e. Heyn-
tiger. who bought team OF horses
from Lewis stanley one OF which
LLL-.l -L- - be IN IL -L--- L-A---
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

The annual convention OF the Ma
tional Nu, Growers association Will
open AZ Jacksonville, Fla today.
and continue IN session over tomor-
row.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
The \. ". 4. \. members aud friends
were enteTtnIned Tuenday evening

WIN IUUVtTt SIVen by me LOeII-
ueI string quartet. Whicn comes
from brussels Belgium operate
o music and "A now quartet written
lN Jules Mougu-t an Paris. last
summer were rendered and re-
ceiyed enthusiastic applause.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
i. S. FOOD
DICTATOR
IN SIGHT
Government Ownership
of Utilities Is Also
Predicted
EVIDENCE OF
PLOT is FOUND
-rRoF. sCoTT MEANING

WASHINGTON, Nov 22.--
Announce that he viii in.
troduee a resolution calling for
an embargo o. foodstuffs as
soon as Congress eonvenes, was
made today oy Rep. Fitzgerald,
New York.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Inspcctor Cornelius Callahan OF the
a q 81 me M L.

making tour OF inspection Of the
ftstrolt police department He Will
visit the principal cities OF the
United states and Canada in search
of ideas According 10 the inspec-
tor. New YORK can learn much
from Detroit
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Prominent fair officials VIII discuss
mnILers OF sLnIc-AAlhc InnnrLmmc &c

N q Wc'tIU4- FrIdUy u 3Nr MICuI-
gan Association Of state Fairs az
So sol Bowles building 4 reCcp-
tlpn viii last from 10 o'clock till
noon a idnchcon viii be served.
followed by a husipess session. a
Llnnuni VIII be held ~ 3 o.clnck
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
\ New York coroner's Jury nctinE
orictnIlN on the death OF inul

chalmers Motor company. returned
formal verdict in New YORK.
Tuesday. 10 tho effect that 'Mr
smith came 90 his death hy leaplne
rrum "a lu-st1ry window i'm u local
IDjrl with suicidal intent Fiuau
Cial difficulties could not have been
the motive. the coroner said. as Mr
smith had just closed contract
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Petitions la bankruptcy have beeen
aIed by Robert Flnck. former De

trOit cOntrHctOr, MurraY > NoTIf-
ron. one-time society unn. anl
Edmund s. DenniR Of Highland
PARK. "A salesman. The Liabilities o..
FIack. who has moved o. Glau " IN.
Mich. are s@2I83. and his assets.
STNS1 Northrop owes Sl29l and
hAR no assets Dennig has ilahilltira
or So GA and assets OF $1,000.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
More men are being arrested charged
Win carving cnnccnIed MeapOns

than ever before in the history OF
the polio" department. Tie aver
axe daily arrests ON this charge
now number close "a ten The
weapon most frequently found ~
a reVulver The police justices are
rR-rrpTutIuu
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
~ the second annual election of the
4. A 4 club the following Ofilrrrs

were ma med. Geo ". Ross, prCsl-
dent VIM NJ Pcrrett, hrst vice
president. Flank r. Randall. sec
oud Vicc-preaidcnt. Henry J. Sloan.
treasurer. kobt S. Kenne edy. Jr..
secretary
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Bids for completion Of the new public
library building ON MOodNN n rd ave.

will be advertised for Dec 10. ac-
cording TO announcement by the
library commission Tut sday The
lulidIng viii 30 CoTnleted with the
proceeds Of a $3.50. 900 bond issue
authorized AZ the November elec-
fign.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
II cost the board OF education 80 a
talr. ~ nl nnnI for tho

Washington school. Tuesday, IN
sttBd ~ S. n ton which the sup
plies and jaritors' committee pa a
last year As tho boards coal ipr
other schools Is provided for bF
contract they VIII he able 90 buy
the rest ~ lt for $3.50 ton. altho
the manager OF the supplying con
Germ Is said 20 have urged the FOR
friture ~ $4,000 bond sccurius
the contract. because OF a prospec-
ta... I..r ~ nun
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
The Jewish institute of the United
Jewish charities viii conduct city

wide campaign TO assist Jews " h"
are not already United states Cit
zcns 20 become 80 without further
unnecessary delay A meeting held
lu the Hoard ~ Commerce between
members of the America niZntiou
committee and those ~ the Jtwi isn
association resulted Ia plans beinE
formulated for tho work. The first
step will be an EFFORT 20 increase
the attendance OF the foreign Jcws
in the night schools n is expected
this campaign will be followed by
others for the Poles, Russians.
Itnllana nna nthnr nnlLonalLlLes
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

Miss Armstrong. Detroit girl.
has been awarded the highest hon.
ors in the sophomore class of Wei
lesley college for academic achieve.
ment during her freshman year.
Miss Armstrons headed a list OF
rs honor students chosen from a
class of 80. She is a graduate OF
the Detroit Central high school
She is the daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
A. II. Armstrong No. 762 Brush-st
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Nin,or Mnrx viii deliver the principal
LnhIrnInrN nhhrea- 81 hen The ID ln

r. punic1d branch OF the puni'
library. West Grand-blNd hua
Dunedin st. ia opened Friday night
Others who viii sspeak are. O. w.
Auch president uf the board OF
education Edwin J.. Miller prinr'
pal of NorthWosteru High school
Or Frank r.. Pitcher president of
the Federation OF civic Organllu
tions. Mrs i &. Christian prcF-
dent OF the Northwestern Women s
club. Thomas a T.. Weadock aud
lINLn II fInnlnll.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Fred VI. smith. of independents. MO;

VIVNIWVHI VI M" Y HUFVH TT IWF WI
ter bay Saints. viii speak in the
church, Fourth and Iloiden-aves.
IS odus sday evening Presiding
Bishop Mcclure also will be n at
tendance and Will make an ad
dress NJ Smith ~ n grandson Of
Joseph smith. tormer head OF the
church VINO was shot hy mob Ia
the carthage. Mo. 1ail In ls44.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Elreman,s Body Recovered.

The body of orri6 Randeu. Grand
Trunk fireman, who fell ia the river
at the foot OF Twelfth-st.. Tuesday
afternoon, was recovered al the foot
Of Fourteenth-ave. Wednesday morn
ing. by Harbor Master Klein's men.
Relatives at No .63s Rooseveltaye.
were notified by Coroner Rcthacher.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

Vernon Jed the night for tho plan IT.
was not until a fcW weeks ago lhei
he won over LtleleId and most OF
his followers