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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
MEANEST MAN IN
BEMlDJI; STEALS GIFTS

Here he is, folks-Bemidji mean
est man.
S. ]. Harvey was among those who
intended to be a ''big brother" to a
poor little chap Christmas morning
and in this line he purchased sled
and pair of skis which he intended
giving the youngster, as Mr.. Harvey
was certain Santa didn't have the
address of the little chap.
The sled and skis were placed in
the woodshed the night before Christ
mas but when Mr.. Harvey went after
them Christmas morning the presents
were gone+stolen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
LUCIEN ENNIS, YOUR
MOTHER WANTS YOU

Lucien Ennis is missing from his
home in Minneapolis and Chief Rip
pie of the Bemidji police department
has been asked to assist in locating
him.
The lad has done nothing wrong,
only in boyish spirit left his home
November IA. He is described as be-
ing Is years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall,
weight 40 pounds, auburn hair,
blue eyes, scar on right forearm
from shoulder to elbow.
Mis- mother is i'll and if the boy
will return all will be forgiven,
states the letter to Chief Ripple.
Anyone knowing of this lad write
to Raymond Ennis, Plymouth build
ing, Minneapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Sarah Speelman, who con-
ducts summer hotel at Buena Vista,
is confined to St. Anthony's hospital
She was brought to the city Monday
evening from International Falls,
where she was taken i'll while visit
ing friends. Mrs. M. M. Farley of
International Falls accompanied her
to Bemidji. Mrs. Farley will re-
main in the city for some time, and
while here will be guest at the
G. E. Carson home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
NEGRO PROBLEM HAS
ATTENTION OF CHICAGO
(By United Press)

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Rapid influx of
negroes here has created a problem
of Importance to Chicago today. The
colored population Isl estimated at be-
tween 100000 and $4,000. The
"black belt" is rapidly widening.
Negroes have a "city within a CITY,"
Considered of most Importance in
connection with the situation is the
residence problem. The negro dis
trict has become a haven of vice,
driven from other parts of the city
by "clean-up" orders. Negro boys
and girls are brought up in the midst
of immortality. Bawdy houses, gamb
ling dens, saloons and other agents
of destruction have become estab-
lished in the negro district.
Of strang connection is the fact
that 1877 years ago Jean Baptiste
Point De Sable "a Santo Domingo
free negro, built the first house on
the shores of Lake Michigan where
Chicago now spreads over a terri
tory of 1913 square miles,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
HERO OF MANILA BAY
REACHES HIS 10Th YEAR
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 27.-Admiral
George Dewey, victor over the Span
ish fleet at the battle Of Manila Bay,
who so long as he lives will be on
the active list as ranking officer of
the American navy, celebrated his
10Th birthday yesterday.
The admiral is still hale and hearty.
His favorite exercise Isl horseback
riding, which he indulges in almost
every day. Admiral Dewey was 60
years of age when on May 1, 1898,
he commanded the victorious Asiatic
squadron in Manila Bay. He then
held the rank of commodore, but was
promoted to admiral and thanked by
Congress Immediately upon receipt
of word of the victory.
Ordinarily the admiral would have
been retired in 1899, but by special
act of Congress he was made "Ad-
miral of the Navy" for life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
H00SIER LEGISLATURE
: fights FOR PATRONAGE
(By United Press)

Indianapolis, Dec. 27.-The first
fight to come before the Indiana leg
islature when it meets on January 8
will be in the senate when twenty
five republicans and twenty-five
democrats will fight for control and
patronage of the upper house.
This is the second time in Indi-
ana's history that the senate has been
equally divided between the two par
ties, as there was similar division
in 1879.
Prohibition will be one of the
principal questions to come before the
legislature. A bill calling for state
wide prohibition will be introduced
Other propositions coming up are:
Calling of constitutional conven-
tion
Creation of a state highway COM
mission.
Reformation of tax laws
Provision for use Of budget sys-
tenn in state and counties.
Provision for appointment of busi-
ness manager for cities.
Limited woman suffrage.
blue Sky law.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
BABY'S PICTURE HALTED
BY..FEAR OF SPIES
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 27.-For fear spies
might seek to transmit information to
Teutonic agents in this country via
pictures, the British censorship de-
clined to permit the mailing of any
photographs to America this Christ
mas. Many American families resi-
dent in England whose number has
been augmented by bouncing baby
boys or girls were disappointed by
the ruling, and the folks at home will
have to get along without seeing
their diminutive new relatives for a
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
NORTHWEST POLICE MAY
GO OUT OF EXISTENCE

Saskatoon, Sask., Dec. 27.-The
historic Royal Northwest mounted
police, featured in thousands of short
stories, novels and motion picture
plays, are to go out of existence as a
police body, according to a rumor
current here. The men will be re-
lieved of their duties soon and will
engage in war service.
A provincial police department
will take their place. Development
of the country has made the useful
ness of the "mountie" neglible in late
years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
GIRL DROPS DEAD AT
FEET OF DANCE PARTNER

Pipestone, Minn., Dec. 27.-While
attending a Christmas dance, Nellie
Johnson, 1S-year-old daughter of Au-
gust Johnson, dropped dead at the
feet of her partner on the dance
floor. Death, it is believed, was due
to heart disease.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
FOUR ALDERMEN TO
BE NAMED TONIGHT

The meeting of the city council
this evening will hold much of in
terest, in that there will be four al
dermen to be appointed.
Two of the new representatives
will be from the Fifth ward, created
out of Nymore when it came into
the city of Bemidji. Another alder
man will have to be named to fill
the vacancy in the Third ward and the
other from the Fourth precinct of
the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
ANOTHER GUARDSMAN
IN "R0BIN" PROTEST
(By United Pres's)

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 27.-Investiga-
ton into the circulation of the
"round robin protest by the Eighth
Ohio infantry against camp condi-
tions, food, etc., has been reopened, it
being discovered that another militia
man is involved, Private Samuel
Murphy of Company c, Canton, Ohio.
He has been confined in camp with
Robert Dixon, charged with having
circulated the protest in violation
of Article No. 81 of the military regu-
latiOns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
WATER MAINS o. K.

The city water department is ex-
periencing no trouble with freezing
water mains since the advent of the
cold weather. There is, however,
much trouble with service pipes from
the mains to houses and freeze-ups
are numerous 49,,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
SEVERAL LIVES LOST
IN TORNADO'S PATH
(By United Prests)

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 27.-With
wire communication from the south
central portion of the state badly
crippled by the storm tornado which
swept over that portion of the state
yesterday, it is impossible to get
the exact death toll, but reports filt-.
ering through have it that several
lives were lost in the path of the
hurricane.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
FARM BANKS LOCATED.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 27.-The Fed
eral farm loan board today an
nounced the following cities in which
farm loan banks will be located:
Springfield, Mass; Baltimore; Co.
lumbia, S. c.; Louisville, New Or
leans, st. Louis, St. Paul, Omaha,
Wichita, Houston and Berkeley, Cal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
BABEL NOT IN IT

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The
lobby of the Dearborn hotel
here sounded like a reunion
of the Amalgamated Workers
of the Tower of Babel all
talking at once today. It is
headquarters for the 4dele---
gates to the three-day meet
ing of the Modern Language
Association of America open
ing here today. Teachers of
English, German, French,
Spanish, Danish, Norwegian
and Swedish were present,
greeting newcomers, in their
respective languages.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
CASE IS DEFERRED.

Two Harbors, Mimi, Dec. 27.-The
trial Of Mayor Ernest G.. Strand of
this city, who is also representative
elect, on the alleged charge of ac-
cepting bribes from blind piggers
while acting as mayor, did not COM
mence yesterday in district court as
expected. County Attorney Jelle
said it might be taken up later in
the week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
SUMMONS ISSUED BY
FIRE INVESTIGATION
International Falls, Minn., Dec. 27

International Falls, Minn., Dec. 27.
Roy E. Curtis of St. Paul, a deputy
state fire marshal who has been
working on the Press office fire. en-
deavoring to ascertain If it was of
incendiary origin, and if so to place
the responsibility where it belongs,
has issued summons to several par
ties to appear before him and give
evidence. It is not known who, if
anyone, is under suspicion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
CLASS PINS ARRIVE
F0R{H. S. CLASS II

The class pins, 35 in number, for
the Senior class of the Bemidji high
school have arrived and the Seniors
are proudly wearing their emblems
of superiority. The pins are pref
tily designed and bear the inscrip
tion "B. H. S., 1917" The pins were
purchased through the Barker Drug
and Jewelry store of this city
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
SHERIFF PRESENT AT
SP00NER MURDER PROBE

Sheriff Andrew Johnson is in
Spooner today attending the inquest
scheduled to be held over the body
of Nick Softuzon, alleged to have
been slain by William Polack in a
dispute over the payment of taxes
Saturday evening.
1t is stated the defendant will
plead self defense for his act in
shooting his neighbor four times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
CITY SNOW PLOW GOES
INTO ACTION: ONE CRIPPLED

The city snow plow went into ac-
tion today and the walks of the city
were cleared of the drifted snow.
One of the plows, the steel scraper,
is in the "hospital' as the result of
broken wheel but is being repaired
as rapidly as possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
TOO POOR TO PLAY SANTA,
FATHER SWALLOWS POISON

Des Moines, Dec. 27.-Because he
could not buy Christmas presents for
his family, Melvin Wheeler swallow
ed poison and died. He left widow
and two children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
VILLA AFTER TAMPICO.

Ell PaSO, Dec. z7.=VI1Ia UDJeC-
tive point is Tampico and the bandit
leader is swiftly setting the stage for
an attack upon that important oil
center, which is Mexican seaport.
Authorities here are inclined to ac-
cept the report that Villa is in pos
session of San Luis Potosi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
BUSINESS MEN LUNCH.

This noon was the regular lunch
con of the Commercial club at the
club rooms and several took advan-
tage of the opportunity to be pres
emit q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
WITH 400
ABOARD, AGROUND;
POSITION HOPELESS
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Toxic, Dec. 27.-The steam
ship Sankau is aground off Che
foo with its crew and passen-
gers totaling 400. The position
of the vessel is helpless. Two
Americans are among the pas
sengers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27
CITY CLERK HOME.

City Clerk George Stein has re-
turned from a Christmas visit to Du-
luth. He reports having had a fine
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27

TccPYH'oHI UNDERWOOD q UNDERWOOD. " y
and the heavy lines in his face are
much more sharply drawn than they
were before he came through the in
ternational crises that have confront
ed him since the war began. He is,
however, strong and we'll.
Letters, kilograms and remem-
brances from friends and relatives
began pouring into the White House
by scores today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-27

A town in which a pauper resides
and not the county in which the town
is situated has to care for him, ac-
cording to a decision Of the state
supreme court just handed down in
which it was held that Todd county
was not liable for $412 spent by
the town of Iona for care of one of
it's paupers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
CHESTER after THE
FORE RIVER PLANT
Chamber of Commerce Urges
Removal From Quincy,
Massachusetts
RIVER SITE SAID
TO BE READY

CHESTER, Pa, Nov. 7.-Should the
efforts OF the Chester Chamber Of Com
merce. through its secretary, T.
Woodward Trainer. working in con-
junction with the Philadelphia Cham
Der OF Commerce prove successful,
another shipbuilding industry. one Of
the largest in the East, will be
established on the Delaware river,
either in. to the north or south Of
this city. The concern is the Fore
River shipbuilding Company. which
recently announced, that unless the
taxes on the company's property at
Quincy, Massachusetts, recently in
creased by that town, are lowered the
plant will be moved from that place.
Although no definite action has
been taken by the Fore River Com
pany since Il served notice on the
authorities OF Quincy, Secretary
Trainer of the local Chamber OF Com
merce. realizing the opportunity Of
fered to bring the shipyards to this
section, Immediately got busy and be-
gan working I'm conjunction with the
Philadelphia Chamber OF Commerce
toward the end OF having the Fore
River Company consider river front
sites In this locality. Due to the fact
there are no available sites for such
a mammoth plant in Philadelphia the
chances are bright, should the ship
building company carry out its threat
to remove its plant from Quincy. to
bring II TO this section OF the State.
There are good sites available in this
city. south of Marcus Hook and north
OF Eddystone.
When questioned last evening con-
corning the report that there we're
efforts being made TO have the Fore
River Company establish its plant
along the Delaware River. Secretary
Trainer of the Chester Chamber OF
Commerce confirmed the statement
that the Chamber OF Commerce was
working with the Philadelphia Cham
Der OF Commerce with this end in
view.
The vigor Of the campaign being
conducted was explained yesterday by
f. w. Alexander. secretary of the In
dustrial Bureau, who said:
Months ago we canvassed the en-
tire sh'pbullding industry OF the
United States. asking them to come to
this section OF the country. We are
directing special efforts toward the
Fore River Company.
There Is no reason why that com
PAW should not be on the Delaware
River. There is every facility for la
Dor and for material that goes into
shin construction work and there Is
no question about sites.
Efforts have been made to interest
the Fore River Company to come to
this section for some time, and we are
preparing to press our argument with
renewed vigor since this disagreement
has risen at Quincy.
I'VE are endeayoring to enlist the
interest of Charles NJ. Schwab who
represents the controlling interest Of
the company, In our proposition. Con-
ditions that would especially interest
the Fore River Company prevail in
this section"
The Fore River Shipbuilding Com
pany is a s5,O00,O00 plant, covering
seventy-four acres OF ground at
Quincy. and employs some 900 per-
sons II may be compared in size as
nearly as large as the Cramp Ship
building Company, OF Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
DEATHS.

Charles L. DaviA
Samuel 8. Roberta
Anna M. hidingA
William S. Pritchard.
John H. Goodwin, u.
william II. Carr.
Margaret z. Schmidt.
Ira Eugene Robinson.
SCHMIDT-In this city, on November y
1916, Margaret f., daughter OF Richard
and the late Mary A. Schmidt, aged l5
Relatives and friends are invited 10 At.
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
grandfather. John SPAIN. No. 1923 West
Fourth street. on Friday morning, Novem.
Der 10, At 8 o'clock. Requiem mass at
Sacred Heart Church. Interment At Cathe-
dral cemetery.
william H. Carr, aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to At
tend the funeral services OF his late resi-
dence. No 500 New Castle avenue, on Thurs
day afternoon, November o, at 28O O'Clock.
Interment at Riverview cemetery.
GoDWIN-On November T. 1919, John II.
Goodwin, Jr., aged Al years.
Relatives friends and members Of the
b. p. o. Of e., are Invited to attend the
funeral services at the residence OF his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Goodwin No.
414 Walnut street, on wednesday afternoon
November 3, at 3 o'clock. Interment at
DAVIS-In this city. on November 9, 1915,
Charles L. Davis.
residence No. GA Broome street on We'd
nesday afternoon, November 8, 1916, az
o'clock Intement private.
ROBERTS-In Philadelphia, Pa, on Novem-
Dor 8, 1915 Samuel S. Roberts, aged 70
Relatives. friends and employees Of the
p. b & W r. r. are invited TO attend tho
funeral services ct Old Swedes p y.
Church, at o'clock. lnterment at River
RfDTNGs@in this city. on November 5,
1915. Anna NJ. only daughter Of Allen l..
and Mary A. Rulings, aged 10 years and
IL months.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral from the residence Of her par
ents. No 722 East Tenth street. on We'd
nesdav morning, November 8. at $50
o clock High mass at st. Mary = Church,
at o'clock. Interment az Silverbrook
PRTTCHARD-In this city, on November 8.
1915. william S. Prtchard, aged AZ
years.
funeral services az his late residence, No.
28I2 Monroe street on Tuesday evening. No
vember 7, at 2 80 o'clock. Friends may
view the remains on Tuesday from 5 20 7
p. NJ. Interment at Phillipsburg N. J., on
Wednesday.
ROBINSON Suddenly, in this city, on
November 6. 1916. Ira Eugene, son
the late Captain John T. and Sarah
r. Robinson.
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
PURE BLOOD MAKES
HEALTHY PEOPLE

Hoods Sarsaparilla removes scrof-
ula sores. boils and other eruptions.
because It drives out Of the blood the
humors that cause them. Eruptions
cannot be successfully treated with
external applications, because these
cannot purify the blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes rich, red
blood. perfects the digestion, and
builds up the whole system Insist on
having Hoods. Get Il now.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
A MEMORIAL

In remembrance OF my dear daughter
Sarah Riahl Moran. who departed this lif'
one year ago. November 7. 1915;
7 miss my loved one 30 much,
7 miss her every hour;
She shed her fragrance IN my home,
just like some pure sweet flower,
/ miss her In the lovely morn,
] miss her words so mild,
Oh Savior. help mo 20 submit 20 live with
out my child Her Mother
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
TLLANFSs SOCIETY no MEET.

LLLANfSo SOCibI1 ~ NELL
The Ellaness Society OF the Y. NJ.
II. A. will hold a meeting at its
rooms, Third and King streets. to-
morrow evening. All members are
requested to attend. The details of
the various events to be held In the
very near future are 10 be discussed,
and several other matters that will
come up. make this a meeting that no
member can afford 70 miss.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
soLLowAY-PERRY.

Mr.. and Mrs John Solloway, announces
the marriage of their daughter Elsie May
10 Francis Perry on Friday evening, Nov.
3, at Epworth parsonage by the Rev.
Mr.. Gray. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry will live
In this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07
Contagious Diseases

Brazilian Balm Is the only thing
that prevents all Contagious Diseases
or CURES them. as well as Typhoid,
IN THREE DAYS. It kills the germs.
ADV.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-07

uel M. Palmer.
102.-S Searching Sunlight, Gertrude
A. Kay.
1OS-Group Of Miniatures. Leila s.
Warning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-03

popular song hits with their own &C.
communist, will be another feature Of
the bill.
Maritime and Maximillian, better
known as comical tricksters, have an
act that is a real novelty. Georette
Charters, singing and whistling come
dienne, will endear herself to those
in attendance. Miss Charters wears
a wealth of handsome gowns that will
undoubtedly catch the eye of the fair
sex. .'
Turner and Grace, presenting "Ten
Minutes on Main Street." have an act
that is action from start to finish and
will furnish much of the comedy en-.
tertainment. Mich and Martin have
a musical act that is sure to win ap-
plause.
The first vaudeville bill was present
ed at the Auditorium last Tuesday
evening and the many in attendance
pronounced it a decided success. With
this indication of approval for start.
er the management feels assured that
the theater will be taxed to capacity
at the one performance to be given
tonight.
The curtain will rise on the first act
promptly at $3.50. O'Connor's orches.
ira has been secured to furnish the
inspiration for the performers and this
fact is sufficient to local amusement
lovers that all angles of the entertain.
ment will be success.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-03
Of Stone
INVESTIGATE CASE
Braddock Farmers Bring Good
Responsibilities Still in the
- 0fing

Olaf Feltheum and Martin Eatrem,
we'll known Braddock farmers, came
to Bismarck last evening to investi.
gate the case OF Lewis Stone, held in
the county bastile on charge which
duplicates him in the alleged robbery
of John Shopper, a young man who
claims to have been relieved of SIS
last Saturday night.
Feltheum and Eatrem were surpris-
ed to learn that Stone was in trouble.
He is, they state, an expert separtor
man who earned excellent wages
throughout the season, and who al
ways has been known in the Brad
dock vicinity as a capable, conscien-
tiOus workman.
So far as could be learned last eve
ming, Pansy and Patricia, alias Grace
and Violet, the young women in the
case, have not yet returned to Bis
marck for the hearing to be held in
Judge Dolan's court this morning.
Extradition Hearing.
John Ryan, released Wednesday
from the Bismarck penitentiary after
serving brief term for forgery, will
endeavor today to convince Governor
Hanna that he is not the John Neary
for whom Sheriff G. w. Hill of Harri-
son, Neb., holds extradition papers
from Governor Moorehead. Ryan has
retained capable counsel and is put
ting up a game fight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-11-03

be presented for approval Six bic
vaudeville acts and special film pro
duction, featuring all the latest events
of the day, will comprise the big bill
announced by the management.
The Four Castings Rays, one of the
biggest castings acts in the business
and a sensational circus feature, a
late feature at the New York Hippo
drome, will be the main attraction. Ad
vance reports of this act claim that
the Rays are entertainers worth trav
cling miles to see and no doubt Aud
itorium patrons will take advantage Of
this opportunity to see these trick
sters in action. +. IS. s.
Lewis and Leopold. the. boys from
Songland singing all the latest and