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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
PROPERLY OWNERS, NOTICE.
v arrant No. 444.l

Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested, that the board of To-
cal improvements of the city of Rock
Island, H., has filed in the county
court of Rock Island county a certif-
cate OF the cost of the Improvement
entitled in said court, "In re petition
of the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
to assess the cost of constructing sew
ers on Eighteenth avenue, from Ninth
to Twelfth streets, and on Ninth and
one-half and Tenth streets from Eigh
teenth to Twentieth avenues" and
said certificate also shows the court
costs. the amount of accrued interest
and the total amount of said assess
ment. and said certificate also states
that the said Improvement conforms
substantially TO the requirements OF
ten original ordinance for the con-
struction of the same, as required nv
law, and that final hearing on said
certificate viii be had on the END day
of December A. D., 1917. at 9 o'clock
a. m. or as soon thereafter as the
business Of the court will permit. All
persons desiring may file objections
in said court before said day and NAV
appear at the hearing and make their
defense
Dated this Sth day OF December. A.
D. 1917
WILLIAM M'CON0cHIE,
y. JUHL,
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
JOHN A. MURRIN,
JOHN H. LIEDTkE,
Board of Local Improvements OF the
City OF Rock Island. III.
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All the news all sne time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
OPHOMORESC|vt
JUNIORS TUSSlE
Seniors Romp Over Freshies in Ea.,
Style in Second Day High
School Tournament.
By KEITH NELS0N-

A number of upsets enlivenea tsa
second day Of the high school inter
class basketball tournament now /.
progress at the Y. NJ. C. A. The sonh
ignores put up the fight of their lira.
in the tilt with the juniors, losing h.
a single point, the finals being X =
IA. Dick Dopp came 10 the resers
Of the juniors with the winning baskss
The senior players proved ion b,s
and tall for the freshies and romnas
away from the first year bows in easr
style with a 40 to Is victory g.
mon and Taber played the heasx
game for the fourth year men. PAM
Anderson proved the best point pa,.
ter for the sophs. Parks and Rosep.
kranz of the freshmen team sbau
much promise.
Following will be found the lipenn.
of the teams in the games of YES.
terday:
Observation-Disclosures IF: Parks
If, Hinkey, C; Root. lg; Kinney. 70
Seniors-Siemon, C; Reidholm. If.
Taber. IF; Lattner, rg; Stapp, lie
Sophemores-G IF; OhlweiIar
If: Anderson, c; Hendren, re: Blank.
enburg. lg.
Juniors-Endter If; Dopp. rf; Erb
stein. rg; Smith. lg; Arndt. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
ROY MOORE HERE
FOR HERMAN BOUT
st. Paul Bantam Arrives in Rock Is
land This Morning with His
Manager, N. McNulty.

Roy Moore, the CLASSY st. Paul ban
tam battler. and his manager, Mike
McNulty, arrived in Rock Island this
morning from the north.
Moore meets "Pekin Kid" Herman
in 10-ronnd classic tomorrow night
at the Empire theatre. McNulty was
hreezing over with confidence and pre-
dicted clean-eut victory for his boy,
81 give Herman due credit for being a
wonderful little fighter" said McNul-
ty, "but I claim my boy can beat the
best of them over any route. especl-
ally over 20 rounds" Moore started
out on some road work soon after his
arrival here and will finish his train
ing today.
Word also comes from Peoria that
Herman has completed his training
grind for the local bout and will now
rest easy until the gong rings. Kid
Herman will put in his appearance
here some time tomorrow.
The Moore-Herlnan scrap has arous-
ed a great deal Of interest among the
fight fans of the tri-cities and capac-
ity house has been predicted. Peoria
is also prepared to send a delegation
of Herman admirers here to witness
the battle.
McNulty stated this morning that
thus far Herman had failed TO posi-
his forfeit as to weights If the for
feits are not posted tomorrow it Is
doubtful whether either boy will make
he Ta,spIc Manrn Enu-0r0r
close to the mark now, and barring Z
slight cold is in splendid condition.
/ It is the first time tIoore and Her
man Will have met in the squared
circle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
You Can Shake Loose from
The Tortures Of Rheumatism

treatment of Rheumatism. It acts
directly upon the blood, which it
promptly purifles OF all disease germs.
1t is a powerful antidote, and eiimi-
mates from the blood all trace OF
rheumatic germs, building up and
Strengthening the rundown system.
Write to-day to our medical d.
rector, who will give you valuable
advice regarding the proper treat
ment OF your own case Address
Swift Specific Co, Dept. At
lanta, Ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
TO RAISE FUND FOR
ARMY CANTONMENTS

Chicago, Dec. PA campaign to
raise funds to erect buildings for in
door sports at various army canton
ments will be launched at once by
the National Amateur Athletic union.
Charles A. Dean, president, announced
today. The money will be raised by
direct subscription and from receipts
from various athletic events.
The decision to start the campaign
was made after a conference between
Mr.. Dean and Dr. J. f. Roycroft, chair
man Of the committee on recreation
at training camps. DR.. Roycroft has
been visiting Camp Grant at Rock
ford
Mr.. Dean said he estimated a build
ing suitable for Camp Grant would
have to be about IS by zoo feet and
would cost approximately $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
At tie Snencer Snnare.

William s. Hart opened in THE
Cold Deck at the Spencer Square
theatre last night and his appear
ance brought out a big audience in
spite of the cold weather. The Cold
Deck" is easily one of the best things,
if not the most interesting, Mr. Hart
has done It is a well-balanced play
with all OF the elements of a good
photoplay very apparent. Mr.. Hart
has departed slightly from his usual
western character type in that he re-
trains from as much gun play as
usual, although the text Of the story
calls for red-blood incidents without
end. The picture will be repeated to-
day and tomorrow On Friday and
Saturday the Spencer will offer Harry
Morey and Corinne Griffith in who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
FABER KILLS TWO DEER.

Cascade, Iowa, Dec. 12-That Urban
(Redl Faber is fellow who gets
what he goes after, whether in the
line Of baseball or hunting, has been
proved again when he returned to his
home in this city from Oregon with
two fine deer He left for the west
Immediately after the worlds series
and has been afeld with his trusty
rifle ever since. He enjoyed the out
ing immensely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Gen. No, 312,

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the council of the
city of Rock Island, Illinois, having
ordered the construction of sewers on
certain streets and avenues and the
construction of a sewage treatment
plant, etc, and the assessment for the
same having heretofore been filed and
confirmed herein, and the certificate
Of the cost of said improvement filed
herein on December :, 1917, showing a
deficit in the amount of said assess
ment in the sum of $4,99559, the court
on said date ordered the amount of
said deficit be apportioned upon the
property assessed herein, in manner
as provided in said ordinance. and Or
dered the commissioners heretofore
appointed TO make and file herein a
supplemental assessment.
A hearing will be had on the con-
iirmation of the said supplemental as
sessment and on the said certificate Of
costs. to consider and determine
whether or not the facts stated in said
certificates are true, on the oath day
of December, a. p. 1917, at o'clock
q. m.
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons in said court, before sadi day, to
either said certificate of costs, or said
supplemental assessment, and may ap-
pear on the hearing and make their
defense.
Rock Island, Ill, Dec. Z, 1917.
VIM. M'CONOCHIE.
y. c. SCHAFFER,
JOHN SCHEUERMANN,
Commissioners.
VIM M'CoNOCHIE,
n. JUHL,
NJ T. RUDGRE,N.
JOHN LIEDTkE,
JOHN MURRIN,
Board Of Local Improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Clara Has New Leading Man.

Clara Kimball Young. now work
ing on a screen version of Marion
ettes,' has added to her regular sup
porting forces Corless Giles, who is
making his screen debut with her in
Shirley Kaye" just completed. Mr.
Giles work in the last mentioned
picture caused Miss Young to sign the
actor for the present production.
Giles stage career includes two re-
cent appearances with Lou-Tellegen,
and earlier than that experience in
stock, with Castle Square players, and
as leading man for Catherine Count
ess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
STERNAMAN TO LEAD
ILLINOIS TT ELEVEN

Urbana, Ill, Dec. l2-E. C. sterna-
man of Springfield will be the Illinois
football captain for 1918. Sternaman
has played halfback for two years.
Dutch played his best game against
Ohio State in the game which decided
Tie conference championship, making
the longest run of the contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
By using S. s 6

The germs of Rheumatism are in
the blood, which is laden with mil
hons Of the minute demons OF pain,
causing untold suffering and bringing
It's victim from vigor and strength to
almost helplessness. To get real and
genuine relief from this disease,
these disease germs must be con-
pletely routed out of the system
through the blood.
). ). S. has been used for fifty
years with satisfactory results in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
At Fifth Avenue.

The quaint story of the adoption,
education and later-day romance OF
Miss Petticoats, granddaughter of an
old New Bedford whaling captain, has
been immortalized on the screen
through the efforts of William A,
Brady, who has had the famous story
Of Miss Petticoats" adapted to mo-
ton pictures, and filmed under the di-
rection of Harley Knoles, with a
strong cast. headed by Alice Brady
supported by such star players as
Arthur Ashley, Johnny Hines. Alec B.
Francis and Mildred Ravens. A COM
pany consisting of % actors and ac-
tresses invaded the quiet city of New
Bedfard, on the rocky coast of the
state OF Massachusetts. and there pro-
ceeded to film the story of Miss Petit
coats, who. in the story in Dwight
Tilton's book, is a New Bedford girl,
the granddaughter of schooner
captain. This picture will be shown
at the Fifth Avenue tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
INTERNATIONAL TO
MEET AGAIN FEB 70

New York, Dec 12.-The Interna-
tional league in annual meeting here
postponed until Feb IL a decision of
the question of suspending playing
for the season of 1918 Buffalo club
franchise was declared forfeited for
non-payment of salaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

LID ON BOXING AT
CLEVELAND LIFTED

Cleveland. Ohio, Dec 12.-The lid
on professional boxing in Cleveland.
which was clamped on temporarily by
Mayor Davis following the fatal acct
dent to vi Paso Jimmy Wilson at the
Moose club Nov. 2S. will be removed
next week when the Cleveland boxing
commission expects TO resume issuing
permits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
LEWIS AND HUSSANE
WIN IN MAT TOURNEY

New York, Dec 12.-In the interna-
tional wrestling match here "Strang-
Ter" Lewis (American), defeated Ivan
Linow (Russian) Yussif Hussane
(Balkant. threw George Mannich (Ser-
bianl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
SPORTS WRITER A SERGEANT.

Danville. NJ c.. Dec 12-Grantland
Rice, the sports writer, who came
here from New York City Sunday to
enlist in the One Hundred Fifteenth
Field Artillery at Camp Sewer, has
been made sergeant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
MILAN VS.. HORST & STRIETER.

The Milan Athletic club basketball
five will take on q team representing
Horst g. Strieter of Rock Island, in
Milan Friday. A fast game is expect
ed. The girls team will play a cur
tain raiser for the boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
PLAYS Live Dead Man.

Malcolm Williams has the unique
part Of dead man throughout the COM
ing film version of Rupert Hughes
Empty Pockets" This is the story at
the beginning of which a man about
New York is found dead on the roof of
tenement. In his hand is clutched
some long red hair. He is dead. And
he doesn't come to life.
And yet" AYERS Mr.. Williams.
when he comes to revealing his past
history, he's the Invest dead man /
ever impersonatedt
Essanay has completed arrange
ments to show Amedee Rastrelli. a
noted French comedian in short reel
siapstick comedies. The pictures are
to be produced in America. RastrelE
IS anything but a Stacker. He was in
uniform the third day war was de-
clared and was with General Joffre in
the battle of the Marine. He has been
wounded three times and wears a war
medal. His first picture will be called
Hard Luck"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
THURSDAY

Spencer Square William S, Hart
in THE Cold Deck; Pathe weekly
Majestic - Marguerite Clark in
Bab's Matinee Idol; news weekly.
Fifth Avenue-Gladys Lisle in AN
Amateur Orphan"
Black Hawk-Vivian Reed in THE
Princess of Patches; Pathe news
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
In The Movies.
TONIGHT

IUININt1 ].
Spencer Square William S. Hart in
The Cold Deck; Pathe weekly.
Majestic Marguerite Clark in
"Bab's Matinee IdoI"; news weekly.
Fifth Avenue-Aiice Brady in Miss
Petticoats."
Black Hawk-Jean Southern in
Whose Findeth a Wife; also a
comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
At the Majestic.

Mary Roberts Rinehart. author OF
Marguerite clark's latest Paramount
production, "Bab's Matinee Idol,
which is to appear at the Majestic to-
day and Thursday. has had one of the
most varied and interesting careers
Of any modern author. She was born
at Pittsburgh, Pa, where she spent
her early life and attended public
and high school and later a nurses
training school, just as an outlet for
some of the surplus energy and rest
lessness that has characterized her
whole career. The Circular Stair
case, THE Man in Lower Ten, >
When Man Marries. tx" and THE
! Adventures of Letitia Carberry' are
, only few of her stories, the latest OF
which have been published in the Sat
urday Evening Post as well as in
book form. The Bah, the Sub-Deb
stories are now being arranged for the
screen by Director J. Searle Dawley
| for Paramount, starring Marguerite
/ Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

Goes There?" Vitagraph production
made from Robert W. Chambers now
famous novel It is an amazing love
romance of international intrigue, fea-
turing strong company of Vitagraph
players In addition to Mercy and
Griffith the cast contains Mary Maur-
ice. Anne Brody. Arthur Donaldson
and Stanley Dunn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
Mansfield Joins Army.

Il was announced during the even
ing that Jay Mansfield, star backfield
man Of the 1917 team. had enlisted in
The regular army. Thus the team
loses one OF its best men right at the
start Jay, it is expected. viii leave
the city sometime today for active
service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
The Columbia.

Vaudeville Two shows daily at 2:45
and 8:15. Three shows Saturday and
Sunday at 400; 7:30 and 900 2. m.
Change Of bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12
6be[ heater
Illinois Theatre.

Vaudeville shows daily at 2:sa
and 8:15. Three shows Saturday and
Sunday at 500; 1880 and 900 p. m.
Change of bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-12

All the news all sae Jime-The
Argus.
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
GEORGE v. CRESWELL
ENTERS u. 5. service
Elkton Manual Training
Instructor Accepts Posi-
tion as Draughtsman
in Navy
TAG DAY TO RAISE
FUNDS FOR SAILORS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON. Md. July 19.-Havlng
accepted a position as draughtsman
In the construction department OF the
United States Navy. George william
Creswell, principal OF the manual
training department. OF the Elkton
High School,. has entered upon his
duties in Washington, ID. {.
The Maryland Water Company has
appointed Albert Denver OF Elkton
superintendent and secretary trea!S.
urer to succeed John H. Terrell, re-
signed.
Next Tuesday viii be tag day for
the Elkton unit Of the Navy League
which desires 20 raise funds to buy
wool for sweaters. mufflers and wrist
let's for tho sailor bdys
The State Roads Commission
through the Juniata Contracting Com
pany. is improving the upper end Of
Moth street from the railroad to
Gilpin's bridge The grading Is FIN
ished and concreting has been started
Arthur Willis Of Providence this
week lost valuable horse. which had
been struck by an automobile and its
log broken. The animal had 10 be
killed.
A patriotic song service will be
held at West Amwell Chapel on Sun
day Miss Lydia Lort OF Denver. Col
orado, will make an address. Miss
Martha Iort will lead the singing.
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
EBEHEZER Church PLANS
FOR ANNUAL harvest Rome
IpeoIal ID THE EvENINa JouRNAL

Rpecial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
EBlcNl,ZllR, July l9.-Members Of
Eboaexer Church are making elaborate
Preparations for the annual harvest
onr, which will be held Thursday,
august Q.
4 Red Cross Circle has been organ
4 io this vicinity with an enrolment
shout fifty members.
NJ. and Mrs. Lawrence Pennington
80 family motored TO Valley Forge OF
rday.
lnomas Tarisness and Clarence Hark
csa Of Wilmington. we're Sunday
nests Of MIR. and Mrs. Alban Bucking
ann.
ffr. and Mrs. Warren ". Bucking
hari and daughter, Katharine, motored
to Clayton on Saturday and spent tho
Weekend with relatives--Mr. and Mrs.
ChSrles Faile. Of Philadelphia, were re-
cent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Leslie
E'astburn-Mrs. George Dempsey and
son, Norman, were Sunday guests Of
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Johnston. Of Mill
town-Niry. and Mrs Joseph x. Worrall
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Comfy motored to Valley Forge on Sim
day-Niiss Matte Guthrie Is spending
a few days with relatives AZ Christisna
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence W. Dempsey
were Sunday guests Of friends near
Hoekessin.
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
MRS. clements. WIDOW OF
Minister, dies At SEAFORD

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, July 19,-Mrs. Margaret
Anne Clements. aged 90 years. widow
OF the late Rev Joel Clements. who
was a member OF the Philadelphia
Methodist Conference. died az the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. A. s.
Wooley. on King street. early We'd
nesday. thu result OF a paralytic
stroke. Mrs. Clements fell this past
winter and seriously injured her side.
but she apparently recovered and
seemed in the best of health until
about two weeks ago. when she was
suddenly taken III and later suffered
a stroke. Mrs Clements Is rurvived
by the following children: Mrs
Charles Chase OF New York City Miss
Phronnie Clements Of Camden. Dsl.
Mrs. Mary l. Hopkins Of Washingt IN,
u. c.: and Mrs. A. S. Wooley Of Sea
ford. The funeral services will be
held at the home OF her daughter
Mrs. Wooley. this evening. The body
will be removed tomorrow morning 20
Camden, where interment will be
made in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
Mr.. HURLEY PRESIDENT
OF S. S. CONVENTION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, July 19@The 0ounty
Sunday School Convention was held
yesterday in Bethel NJ. e. Church.
near Seaford. The Rev. John J. Bunt-
ing OF the St Johns NJ. T. Church. de-
livered an interesting address at the
afternoon session. The Rev. James
J. Nichols addressed the meeting in
the evening. Persons from Seaford
motored to both the afternoon and
evening sessions. The following Off
GERS were elected. President. L. W.
Hurley; vice president, =. ]. Winder:
secretary. Isaac Warren; superinten-
dent of elementary work, Mrs. Reuben
r. Stuart; teachers training. the Rev
James l.. Nichols; home department.
Mrs. J. Bunting, all OF Seaford: !:
treasurer. Charles Frledel. OF near
Seaford; adult department. Thomas
Jones Of Reliance; missionary de-
partment, Mrs. Henley Stevens OF
Seaford.
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
Want ASSISTANCE
OF employers
Exemption Board Wants TO
Locate Registrars Who
Have Moved
KEEPING TAB ON
ALL ELIGIBLES

All employers OF labor are asked by
the local exemption boards TO send in
70 the board headquarters in the old
Court House list Of tie men in their
employ. who registered outside of
Wilmington but who are now living in
this city.
This is being done to expedite the
work Of keeping tab on the eligibles
,all over the country, who have moved
TO other cities since June 5, and is one
of the steps taken to round Up all men
who have moved to escape the draft.
Letters are being sent out TO
great many OF the employers. but as
so little time now remains before the
lottery is made, and as the boards are
loaded down with a rush OF work it
Is possible that a numebr OF em-
ployers may be overlooked. But those
who do not receive letters are asked
to respond 10 the request anyway,
The letter follows:
'In order to expedite the notlfca-
ton Of men, whose numbers may be
drawn for draft. we are asking as a
help, not only to the different exemp-
tion boards throughout the UAted
States. but TO the men who may be
drawn. a list of the men in your en-
ploy who have registered outside OF
Wilmington and who are at present
residing in Wilmington.
IF it Is impossible for you to get
up this data, will you kindly post a
notice. asking the men TO report to
the exemption board at the old Court
House, Wilmington, Del. IN order
that we may get the above informs-
ton"
The members Of the board today
requested that every nonresident OF
this city, whose number may be call
ed in the draft, notify the local board
Immediately.
Dr. Michael Ostro. No. 529 East
Sixth street, has been nominated as
the medical examiner Of the Third dis
trlct to take the place vacated by DR.
W. P. Miller. who resigned because
he was not a resident of the ward
over which the Third board has juris.
dlction. The nomination was sent tc
Governor Townsend, apd when ap
proved by him will be sent to the
President for final appointment
Evening journal., 1917-07-19
DANCE AT MIDDLETOWN.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del, July 19-The
young men of Middletown gave de-
lightful dance in the New Century
Club on Friday evening with a Will
mington orchestra furnishing the
music. Among those present we're:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank r. Pool, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence E. Pool. MIR. and Mrs.
Howard A. Pool Mrs. Edward Ladley,
Mrs. Cuthbcrt S. Green, Miss Helen
Shallcross. Mrs. Stroud OF West Ches-
ter. Misses Grace Brady. Leone Lad
ley, Clara Brady. Margaret Pleas
anton. Jessie Shepherd. Helen Nc
Whorter, Laura Connellee. Mildred
Vaughan. Helen Mcdowell. Hattie
Cochran, Emma Pennington. .Letitia Pool.
Madeline Pennington, Clare Frame OF
Dover, Catherine GOodhand Of New
York; Mary McCauley OF Cecilton,
Md, May Shsllcross Of Trenton. n.
j., Jefferson Pool Charles Meyers,
Frank Tyson, William Meyers, Frank
McWhorter. Allen Johnson, Gilbert
Pleasanton, Francis Hulkill. Edwin
Mcdowell, Benjamin Gibbs, Alexan-
der Wilson. William Cam, Fletcher
Cochran. Charles Mendinhall and
Lynn Stevens.