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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

". E Hutton Z Co.: I'VE cannot
get bullish on stocks under existing
conditions. Money is cheap: this We
will grant but the public does not
enthuse on this II steel is to make
the statement that ID rum0red it ought
to be selling for LIS to $50. but every
time It gets active and shows strength
somebody sells q lot We believe in
strong spots and feel that stocks on
any further bulge can be placed mater
tally lower within the next 30 days.
Would buy cotton ON all set-backs of
20 to 80 points; believe in much high
er prices later on"
In the absence of general trade in
wheat or prominent demand from for
eign interests the market will be sus-
cepoible to efforts of believers in low
er prices.
The regular DIVIDEND has been pass
ed by the Lee Tire company.
The coming meeting of the Steel, di-
rectors for the purpose of fixing divi-
dend rate is looked forward to as a
bull card and it is confidently antici-
pated that an extra dividend will be
given to stockholders.
! President johnson of the Baldwin
Locomotive works says the loss OF
property by the war is nearly six bill
lion dollars and that foreign nations
will look to US for supplies at the end
of the war
The Long Islands financial plans,
If accepted by the minority srockhold-
| ers, will give the Pennsylvania rail-
road complete ownership.
Great Britain will reQuisition the
foreign securities of her people. If
necessary. to provide for Strengthening
the empires finances. No disturbing
news at the opening of the New York
stock exchange today. The Steel meet
ling Tuesday is looked forward to as
a possible revival of the market
Southern Pacific earnings for six
months were $3.S1S.000.
Winnipeg says the British govern
ment is a heavy seller of wheat or
that market
T. ]. Babcock: The reported sell
ing of wheat in Winnipeg by the Brit
ish government carries with it the
thought Of prospective peace. II i:
hard to imagine such selling on an!
other basis"
Chicago grain. Receipts OF whea
SS4. 900 bushels against $4,000 on tn,
same date last year; corn 1,224 ,00'
against 1923 900: oats $4,000 agains
J 100000. Shipments-wheat 517.00'
against 733. 600: corn $4,000 agains
10000; oats $50, 900 against S9S. 900.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

He (anxiously. after popping the
Ne1doal-"whv do you cry. my
1ese9 Did offend you by my pro-
1eoalr 6Ae Quietly sobbing)--Oh,
- oeaR. Mamma always said to me,
In. you are such an idiot. that you
UoaA not get even . donkey for a
1oSef. and now I have got one, after
49,
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
The Extra Block.

Mary. aged five had built q - -
her blocks. but had one hlock -
She knew she must use this hlock -
for her teacher had said TO -
the blocks. She studied a while -
exclaimed: .-oh. that will be IL -
bug
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Miss Ella Mae Talmage. head of the
Hope Gospel mission. Of Cincinnati.
Ohio. an institution in which James "
Gamble is interested. arrived Thurs
day and Will spend some time here
a. Seabreeze or Daytona Beach. Miss
Talmage is here for rest and recupera-
ton and is accompanied by a nurse
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

intended because of the indisposition
OF Master John. Mr.. Seely was here
on matters relating to his handsome
cruiser. the North State. built for him
the past summer at the Root boat
yard. While here Mr. Seely and chill
dren were guests at the Clarendon
hotel
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

For quick service TO uuy. - g
Gade-use a Daily News Ua1 -
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
Some Operation.

How much 81 an operation Gid the
doctor perform on YOU: Oh. Il couple
Of thousand dollars worthwhile.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
WITHDRAWING TROOPS
NOT TO CAAn6G

WASHINGTON. Jan. ee.-umv
drawal of American troops -
leo is not a forecast OF any -
change of the policy OF the -
States toward Mexico Lars &
nounced today
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26
NEW YORK COTTON
Typhoid Fever.

VyUStOtO VGVSt.
Typhoid fever has been mastered"
The incubation for that One-ume IA
tal disease is quite as effective as that
for smallpox Typhoid fever is no
longer a menace where the wonderful
serum is obtainable.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Beware Seh-Depreeiation.
BY despising himself too M
man comes 10 be worthy o; his own
COntemDt.-ADiei
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

George w Rotzien arrived Thurs
day from Port Arthur. Texas. and is
visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. w
F. Rotzien. and other members OF the
family at their home on North street.
Kingston. MIR. Rotzien. who is a
steamship captain. has not been al
home for the past three years.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

F. l. Seely and sons. Grove and
John. and daughter Gertrude. left
Thursday on their return to Ashevilie,
y. c.. cutting their visit shorter than
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Mrs. Fred Rumble and Miss Dorothy
Rumble. daughter and granddaughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Milne. arrived
Thursday from Harvey. III, and will
spend the season with Mr.. and Mrs
Milne at their bungalow. 3l5 South
Ridgewood avenue. Mr. Rumble will
join his wife and daughter here later
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

n. R France. Of Toledo. Ohio. ar
Rived Thursday and joined his wife
and charming daughter. Miss LuellA
France. at the E. L. Gum bungalow.
which they have rented for the So
son. Mr.. France conducts . large
stone quarry in Toledo and has made
previous trips to DaytonA. having
stopped at the Despland- MIS- France
and daughter and friend. Miss Helen
Bour, preceded Mr.. France to Day
tona.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Miss Evelyn Atwood left today for
a visit with friends at West Palm
Beach and with her fathers sisters.
the Misses Atwood a. Miami.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

The drop in the temperature last
night brought a very agreeable change
in the weather. which. although bright
and pleasant, had been somewhat
warm at this time OF the year.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

Mrs. Huston and Miss Wilder will
give q Cherry Blossom Tea, for the
benefit of ST. Nary's Episcopal church
at their home, corner Of Beach and
Live Oak. on Monday. JAM 18th. from
$3.50 to $3.50. Short program Volun
tary Offering. 4s-4S&lI-l.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

J.. > Crews, travelling representative
of the Times Union. was a Daytona
visitor from Thursday until today.
stopping over in this city on his re-
turn U Jacksonville from a business
trip to Cuba and the Isle of Pines
While in Santa Fe, Isle Of Pines, Nj.
Crews met R. I. Wall. former res
ident of Daytona and well known here.
Mr. Wall, who is from Evanston. ILL.,,
has a handsome winter home and
large property interests in the Isle OF
Pines.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-26

sFor Hunters License see Chas. F.
Burgman at the Arcade. #
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
OWLS To
PLAY FAST
OPPONENTS
CBy JIMMIE RAY.)

WHITING. IND, Dec. 27.-Manager
James Pat" Griffith of the Whiting
Owls announced last evening that he
had booked the West Side Browns as
opponents Of the Owls for Friday even
ing at the high school auditorium. As
a holiday attraction nothing could be
better. The West Side Browns are CON
sldered the best hat Chicago offers now
that the old l.. A. G. team has practical
" disbanded. They are managed by
Arthur williams who has piloted the
I. A c. team through a number of sue
cessful seasons eliminating with his
team winning the championship last
season.
The Owls showed in their game last
Saturday evening that the fighting
spirit which has always made the Owls
Club stand out as a leader is not dead.
but hat it had been only dormant for
several weeks. And the game tomorrow
evening needs the fighting spirit fl the
Owls Club boys are to be returned the
winners. The Browns are always an
attraction, n outside Of the old I. A. c.
toam and the Owls Club are about the
best known team in the middle west.
A record attendance Is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Outside of Ring Gotch
Carried a Tender Heart

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-Frank Gotch had
the heart Of a lion when on the mat,
but outside the arena he was tender
and affectionate. His devotion to his
mother was refreshing and the romano
resulting in his marriage to his child
hood sweetheart is One OF the pretty
love dreams that come true in the an
nails OF American sport.
When Gotch wrestled Marshall Green
in the old humboldt opera house, in
1898. his future wife. Gladys Oestrich.
daughter Of a Humboldt lawyer. then a
little girl. went to sleep IN her fathers
arms as the contest was going on on
the platform. Her husband was win
ming his first professional match and
laying the foundation OF he largest
fortune ever amassed from the athletic
effort Of a single individual.
Before reaching her teens this little
~brown-eyed girl, with raven black hair.
with a kindly disposition and a big
heart. had mad an impression on the
country boy nine years her senior,
which took fast hold on his hear
strings. Somehow or other, as the
years passed. her face ever was before
him. inspiring him to dc great things.
He always was in a hurry 10 go back
home TO see his mother and be near
his childhood sweetheart.
When IL years old GLADYS took part
in a popularity contest for a watch to
raise funds for a new church being
built in Humboldt. She was popular and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
KID HOWARD
NEW
YEAR BOXING CARD

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-Amateur and
professional boxers will feature the
card OF a special New Years day after
noon entertainment to be given by the
members of the Arcade gymnasium. Be
sides various musical and vaudeville
numbers there will be set-tos between
some of the worlds famous athletes.
The card;
Ever Hammer vs.. Charlie Cherry.
Johnny Moran vs.. Young Randolph.
Billy Cepak vs.. Harry Mueller. Kid Ho-
gan VS.. Harry Harris. Sam Langford vs..
Hirshey Miller. Andre Anderson vs.. Bob
Devere. Lee McMahon vs.. Pete OtDon-
nell and several amateur bouts.
As a special feature ringside reports
OF the Bryan Downey and Johnny Grif-
hths t~weIve-round battle at Akron. Ohio,
the same afternoon will be reported.
Women are invited and after the en-
teTtainment tea and Ice cream will be
served by Kid Howard in the hsndball
courts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Sunday Baseball May
Be Allowed In Boston

BOSTON. Dec. 27.-sunday baseball
may be played in Boston next spring.
if a movement under way at the Boston
Navy Yard receives the Endorsement Of
Governor Samuel w. Mccall. All games
viii be played for the benefit OF the
sailors fund. and it is probable that
permission viii be. granted. These sun
day games may be played at either
Braves Field or Fenway Park. With
many crack major league players en-
rolled. including Jack Barry and Rabbit
Meanwhile. and a host of others, the
quality Of the game should be almost
on a par with that furnished during
the major league season. provided. Of
course. the players are available to play
when the good old spring rolls around.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
THANKS
COLUMBIA
+ ATHLETICS

From Fort Delaware comes the fol-
lowing letter from a former West Ham
mond boy who bears new testimony to
the spirit of the Columbia Athletic Club:
TT. Delaware. Dec. %. 1917.
Sporting Editor TIMES:
Would you please publish the fol-
lowing letter in THE TIMES. 1 wish
to express to the Columbia a. C.. of
West Hammond my sincere appreciat
tons Of their thoughtfulness expressed
in the sending OF the Christmas box.
Was especially glad to receive the
tobacco and candies.
Am getting along fine and still en-
ioying soldier life Immensely; al pres
ent we are having indoor instructions
in advanced g%unnership. may reading
and sketching etc. The text books used
are of the revised edition and the
methods Of warfare set forth are those
in actual use in the field today. All the
boys here are anxiously awaiting their
turn TO be sent across which we are eX-
pecting at any moment.
III tell you his life is great; IN
general IN interest The interest tho
army life commands for US depends
wholly on our attitude which here on
account OF the unusual spirit displayed
by the boys or the company, Is just Ike
that il every walk Of life We have all
we want to cat. are clothed well ana
want to assure the Hammond people
that though this place is sadly lacking
i'm the comforts Of home, money would
not buy our places in this service.
I'VE are indeed glad we Joined the
colors instead OF remaining at home as
some have done. This life is what you
make it and we are making the best
of it, and at the end Of the war we
hope to be back in old West Hammond.
not boys but men. not slaekers. but
men who volunteered and went through
it with a smile and did their duty.
Before 1 close I wish to thank Mr..
Martin II. Finneran and extend my
gratitude to his co-workers for the
noble rart they are taking in adding to
the comfort Of us boys. and those Of
US who may fall in the country's de-
ferse and freedoms cause Will do so
with a heart made lighter by their kind
attention.
Sincerely and respectfully,
PRIVATE AUG. A. PRANSKE.
I'D Co. c. A. c. Ft. Delaware. Dele"
p. s.-Best wishes to all my many
friends for a Happy New Year and here
is hoping we'll al be together when it
rolls around again"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

a leading contestant for the prize. but
wouldn't work for herself. One day
Gotch met Mrs. Oestrich on the street
and said: I'll give Gladys 81 for each
one OF the 100 votes"
well. why didn't you offer 1t to me?'
said Gladys. the next time she met
Gotch.
Here am and here's my money"
replied Gotch.
Thanks" she snapped, as she shrug-
ged her shoulders and walked away.
I'll marry her for that some day"
said Gotch to a friend with whom he
was chatting at the time.
That prophecy came true. the farmer
boy ms the lawyers daughter linking
their fortunes for life nearly a decade
later. They were married in Humboldt,
Jan. II. 1911. Surfeited with mat honors
and the hard grind of the active wres-
tiers career, devoted TO his mother.
wife and home. Gotch tried repeatedly
TO retire from the game. His perma-
nent retirement is mourned by millions
Of admirers the world over. The mat
game has lost its greatest booster-the
most renowned catch-as-catch-can grap-
pier the world has ever seen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Frank Slavin, Former
British Champion, Is
Back From the Front

Few present day boxing fans recall
Frank Slavin. the old time British
heavyweight champion. who came TO
America for the first time in 1891 and
with the exception Of a few battles in
the klondike gave up fighting a few
wears later. \ short time ago Slavln
arrived in Canada on a furlough from
the battle line in France. where in
spite of his 55 years he was fighting
for his adopted country.
Slavin was working as a mining engi-
neer in the Yukon when the war broke
out. lie at once offered his services
but was rejected on account OF his age.
Later when a northwestern battalion
was formet the officers in charge who
wanted frontiersmen enlisted SIavin as
their first recruit. After an extensive
recruiting campaign in which Slavin
personally enlisted 500 men he was Of
fered an officers commission but re-
fused because he promised the men he
had recruited that he would remain in
the ranks with them.
Slavin's son IS also in the army. hav-
ing Joined a British Columbian battalion
earlier in the war. In England young
Slavin won the heavy boxing champion
ship Of his brigade.
The old slavin's most famous fight
against Jem Smith in 1889 for the
championship Of England. The battle
fought outdoors on Dec. with bare
knuckles. Slavin had knocked Smith
down repeatedly and was winning the
fight when a gang of toughs armed with
sticks and .knuckls busters" jumped
into the ring and broke up the fight.
Slavin received the purse. however.
and was acknowledged champion of
England. Slavin lost his title in 1902
when he was knocked QUE by the great
Peter Jackson tia london.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
B A
FOR BOUT

ST. PAUL. Dec. 36.-All that officials
promoting the observation-disclosures bout
need to do. so far as he is concerned. is
to tell him the date and place Of the
bout. Mik Gibbons said today. lie will
meet his brother soldier and ring an
ia ronist anywhere. any place. any time.
fri a ten-round go. all the proceeds to
20 for camp gymnasium equipment. he
said today. Mike is spending his fur
Tough with his family here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
HERE'S FULTON'S STORY
OF BOUT LOST ON FOUL

After the story IS published sayins
Fred Fulton lost on a foul in one round
we get this from Mike Collins. manage
Of Fulton;
Fred Fulton knocked out Texas
Tate here this afternoon. Twice in
the first round. after the first min
ute's fighting. Fulton drove a left
to the pit Of Tate's stomach,
knocking him cold.
Mccartney. Tate's
claimed Fulton agreed to give the
crowd a run and let Tate rest as
long as he wanted TO. After ten
minutes they started again. Full
ton landed a left upper cut. knock
ing Tate out Of the ring.
Billy Mccartney and Billy Hack
promoted the show. Mccartney
handled Tate. and Hack refereed.
MIX COLLINS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Football Game Adds
$4,000 to K. G. Fund

The indoor football double-header at
Dexter Park Pavilion Christmas day
added close to $4,000 TO the knights Of
Columbus war camp fund. More than
5000 fans watched the Eagles Of Min
neapolis. Gopher state 150-pound cham
pions. defeat the Thorns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
CALVIN IN TOWN.

Malcomb Calvin, star halfback with
the Hammond football team in 1916, was
a visitor in Hammond today. Calvin
this year coachede minor college team
and the town team of Davenport which
Hammond defeated in : close game the
first of the season. Under Calvin the
Davenport club held its own with the
best of western Illinois. wisconsin and
Iowa teams, breaking eve with Rock
Island. Calvin came to Hammond to
learn his status with the draft board.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Ertle Didn't Dare Eat

CLEVELAND. Dec. 27.--Kid Wolfe.
local bantam who battles Johnny Ertle.
of St. Paul.. here Friday night. was
matched yesterday to a fifteen round go
with Pal Moore. OF Memphis. Tenn. at
Baltimore, January Z. Wolfe trained
Christmas for his bout with Ertle by
eating turkey and the trimmings. Ertle
didn't dare because he's having trouble
keening il weight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

The Dawson Curling Club. the second
largest curling club in Canada in mem
bership. and for years one Of the most
notable institutions Of the kind in the
world. has opened its sessions. Many
prizes contributed by Victoria, Winni-
peg and Vancouver will be contended for
during the winter. and several patriotic
bonspiels will be held. 1t IS located in
the Yukon territory. and is affiliated
with the Royal ~Caledoniana.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Trim Welles Park.

The Hammond Comets defeated the
Welles Park five last night IN the form
er's gymnasium. q to 9 The basket
shooting Of Anderson and Dienner was
the feature. Tho teams averaged los
pounds. Lineup:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

On Grover Cleveland kIexanders
hrst day in Chicago after becoming a
Cub all the Windy city papers did ex-
actly what any other small town paper
would do. Each ran a picture showing
Owner Weeghman and Alex seated at a
desk in alleged close conference.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

Jess Willard has nothing on Us. See
ing that Jimmy Clabby is safe in Aus
tralia we, hereby offer TO box hin for
one million bones a side. bare k~anuckles.
in the Pastimc theatre. proceeds TO 60
to the Red Cross. but we must have
$4,000 for our training expenses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

Amateur Athletic Union plans to
erect buildings for indoor sports at the
various army environments. The money
Will be raised by subscription and track
and field carnivals by clubs and other
organizations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
Lasts All Winter.


It does not evaporate with the water. One filling will
be sufficient for the entire winter season, unless there is
a weakening of the solution, due to loss from boiling over
or leaking IN the radiator or hose connections.
1t works perfectly at all temperatures from $50 Fair.
below zero upward. Keep your radiator full at all times.
Just add more water from time to time, as the water
mixed with Frost King Radiator Compound evaporates.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

1t is said that wen Col. Rupert,
Yankee president. would recommend
Bill to the Cards. Sure, and then run
like everything.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

Philadelphia room keepers. in order to
aid the billiard players ambulance
fund. have decided to give 10 per cent.
OF the receipts each Wednesday during
the term OF the campaign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

shortstop Kopf Of the Cincinnati Reds
argues that since he tried to enlist IN
the aviation service and was turned
down he has fulfilled his duty. No
being fitted for aviation work he felt
pretty SAFE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

Coach Jack Moskley, of the Cornell
university athletic team, recently cele-
brated his hfty-fourth birthday. Moak-
ley has coached teams that have cap
tured seven intercollegiate track n
field championships and fifteen inter
collegiate c-ross-country championships
while in charge OF Ithaca college
squads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

The Olympia Field Country Club. OF
Chicago. boasts three distinct eighteen
hole golf courses. A fourth course is
almost ready for play.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

The ~three-cushioa billiard champion
ship match between Alfredo de ORC. the
title holder. and Otis. OF New York, tho
challenger. will be played in Havana.
January 10. II and u, 1t will be 50
points a night. OF $50 points in all
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
NEW OWLS CLUB
DIRECTORS ELECTED
lsnectal I'd The Times.l

WHITING, IND. Dec. 27-Edward
Schaaf and John Fischrupp were elect
ed directors of the Owls Club. These va
cancies were made in the board by
Richard S. ~Springgate who enlisted and
Melville d. Bremen who resigned. he
also having enlisted as a yeoman in the
L.. S. navy expecting to be called at any
time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27
MONEY WILL LAND HIM

NEW YORK. Dec. :7-Belief that
Benny Leonard will accept the offer of
Denver promoters to meet Jack Britton,
welterweight champion. in a fifteen
round bout Jan. 20 in Denver was ex-
pressed here yesterday. Britton-s man
ager already has accepted for him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

The Stove league sure has to stand
for a lot OF abuse. Why not elect Mel
Monnett president OF the Hot Stove
circuit. He's used TO punishment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-27

Also Fred Fulton is unusually silent
since some one suggested a boxing bout
for Red Cross aid. And Fred isn't 6
pacinst-he's a plasterer.