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Evening journal., 1917-12-10
BY II. C.. HAMILTON,
Nd press slan CorrespondenLl

UNITED Press Stan Iorrespondeut.
NEW YORK, Dec. iO-Today opens
critical week In the existence of
I baseball.
War time economies are expected Ga
be announced following meetings of
the international League. and iho
American League and National League
here today.
The gloomy, ashen hue OF The Inter
national Leagues chances for survival
has changed to something that looks
q little more rosy limitations that
the league may decide % continue as
"a siX-club circuit until after ihe war
have been heard and probably bear
some basis Of fact. However. the In
ternational has struggled along so
long on the bare courage and stout
ness OF heart of Ed Barrow That un-
rolenting hicks are certain 20 be made
In expenses before the six club owners
viii agree % take another chance
Montreal is ready 10 quit. and Rich
mond probably would be the other
ely 90 go.
More trouble loomed ahead today as
National League clubs prepared for
The annual eebfest. President John z
Tener and Garry Herman are reach
ing a swords point state In their rela-
tlons as result OF Herrm5n's insist
ence upon a joint meeting OF National
and American League magnatcs, rcgar-
less Of President Teners feelings Ia
the matter. There were rumurs That
Tencr might not agree TO the solec-
tlon OF Hermann again as chairman
Of The National Commission. and there
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
Boxing Game Having Hard, Rough Journey

viii have to risk their titles in order 70
pull down any great amount Of cash for
their efforts
Before The New York nght law came
into being the West was the ready
money spot for an boxers. and even af~
ter the Fr3wley ,law was spread on the
books at Albany there was consider
ably heavy firing IN tho region Of the
Mississippi Milwaukee. for instance. saw
several famous lghiweights go. Min
ncopols and st. Paul got a chance to
sec some ine bouts when Mike Gibbons
had what some folks believed 10 be SER
ious competition among the middle-
weights. Willie Richie almost made
Charlie White a lightweight champion
one llne night in Milwaukee. The only
thing that prevented was Whites stu
pidiy In not finishing the Californian
after be- had hom half out on his feet.
Mike Gibbons disposed of'Young Ahearn
for an time ln a ring near st. Paul by
knocking him out In the frst round.
The West may be coming back, but It
seems 90 be taking ils time. The offers
90 boxers are few-vory few. Some en-
couragemcnt is badly needed II the box
crs are 90 keep themselves from going
90 work.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10

J. Miller Croes, Carolyn Prltchett, Myr-
tie Simpler. Mildred Devenney, Virginia
Croes, Leona Holton. Henry Taylor.
Gladys McRae Margaret Mccoy, Ethel
Fell. Howard Beck, Edith Hayes.
The children twhom Jesus stopped
TO bless): Group Madeline Held,
leader; Pearla Pierson. Vera Krause,
Katherine Mccall, Robert g. Bruce, Jra
j. Miller Croes. Howard Saunders, Jr.;
group u-Myrtle Simpler, leader; Pearl
Wilson, Edith Hayes, Irene Smiley,
Ethel Fell, Frances Hayes, Anna Rob
inson, Howard Beck; group III
Gladys McRae, leader; Henry Taylor,
Mildred Devenny, Elizabeth Harrar,
Margaret Wilson, Frederick Constan-
tine; group Wanna Holton, leader;
Ruth Ritchie. Elizabsth Williams f;
Elizabeth Vernon, Leona Holton, Doro-
thy Taylor. Ruth Fell; group Will
dred stiles, leader; Ruba NanNote,
Mary Wilson, Newberne Ferree, Ella
Lysinger. Clark Vernon, Dorothea Iur-
ner: group VI-Shel Jackson, leader;
Paul Gray. Grant Mccoy, Virginia
Croes. Martha Williams, Margaret Nc
Coy, Emile Lilley; group Nll-Caro-
lyn Pritchett, leader; Clara Tarburton'
Anna NJ. Maxwell. Dorothy Tarburton,
Harold Vernon. Thelma Constantine,
Ethel Gabka: group Nlll-Esther Md
dleton, leader; Edgar Delaha, May
Short. Beatrice Nusslmer, Mildred
Ehart, Carrie Gray, Dorothy Missimer'
Adelaide Ennis.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
Attractions at the Theatres
.sH0M OF WoNnERs.n

What is conceded 10 be the best Of
all the twenty New York Winter Gar
den spectacles. will be seen at the Play
house. December 20 n and p. when
the show Of Wonders" opens there.
This is the same big entertainment that
ran for seven months at the Winter
Garden and all OF last summer at the
Palace Music Hall, In Chicago II is
In two acts and nfteen mammoth scenes
Of unusual splendor. The caste Is
marvellous, embracing such headliners
as George Monroe. Eugene and Willie
Howard. Marilynn Miller, Tom Lewis.
Sidney Phillips, White and Clayton,
Dan 0uinlan, Edmund Nlakalif, Ed
mund Nluloahey, Ernest Hare, Arthur
Davis, Adele Ardsley, Patsy Oiearn,
Virginia smith, Myrtle Nlotorine and
Irene Zolar. TO say nothing Of one Of
the prettiest and largest cloruses ever
sent on the road.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10

same fence rail. lt may come In fact,
many we'll informed baseball men be
lio,e it will.
And. II TIE layon does come, it is be-
lleved 30 be a practical certainty that
Barrow viii step forward with plans
for a new league, % embrace practical
ly the same territory as was outlined
prior 90 the Louisville meeting. and
which will OF a necessity be forced 20
operate as an independent organiza-
ton.
The American Association magnates.
with which Barrow sought 10 anliate
himself and several clubs In bis own
circuit. Is known 90 siill be n the
breaking or turn of mind. Reports that
differences between the association
magnates and President Tom Hickey
had been patched up are an wong, foi
%. H. Walhcn. president of thceLouis-
Vile club. James O. MoGill. president
Of the indianapolis club. and Roger
Bresnahan, president Of The Toledo
club. stand exactly where they stood
beforc-on o. foundation that favors
anything 20 break away from the ef-
feet OF Hickey administration. These
clubs are not ready 10 quit. even IN
adverse circumstances. but others IN
/ the circuit are. They stlll favor tn
amalgamation % protect themselves
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
NEW Invention
BOON TO ALLIES
Kerosene Carbureter Per-
iected End Offered to
US. During War
BIG PROBLEM AT
LAST IS SOLVED

WASHINGTON. Dec. iO.-A develop
ment Of the utmost Importance 10 the
United s-ates and tho Allies in the
prosecution Of the war became known
yesterday through the Interior De-
partment A carbureter which can be
used with any gasolene engine and
which will make 10 possible 10 use
kerosene for fuel instead OF gasolene
without any alteration OF the engine.
has been perfected and application for
q patent has been made. The patent
rights will be turned over 10 the gov
eminent free OF charge. the privilege
TO continue throughout the war.
Van H. Manning, director OF the Bu-
rc5u Of Mines, is satisfied. after investi-
cation and trials Of the device, that Il
will accomplish consistently all that
is claimed for it
Odlcals here concerned with the
problems Of supply for the war engines
of the American military forces, as we'll
as transportation and aviation experts
are pleased with what they declare 10
be- the solution OF one Of the gravest
pphlems they have faced. Gasolene
was slated 90 play a highly important
part IN the war with production more
or less limited and the end OF the
worlds supply in sight
Although prices luctuate 10 some ex-
tent, as a rule gasolene costs consider
ably more than twice as much as kero-
sene and sometimes four times as
much
The plans Of the United States and
the Allies for an air drive against Ger
nany and Austria with an enormous
feet Of airpldnes the constant use Of
ahpl0nes in 6ehting and in training
Tiers here and 1oyer there" the great
use of automobile trucks foriranspor-
tation OF supplies here and abroad, the
use Of tanks and other gasolene driven
apparatus, have made gasolene one Of
the greatest factors In the war.
Through the perfection OF the kcro-
ssne carhurcter this problem Is solved.
sccording 10 government experts here.
There is a plentiful supply. 10 is not
known yet whether the public generally
may be allowed the benefits Of the
new device until production for the
government is completed and steady
supply can be maintained. Because OF
the device the threatened prohibition Of
the use Of pleasure automobiles IN the
United states, which mas been put In
effect In England. will be deferred for
q longer time and may not be neces-
sart at all
Kerosene as a motor fuel is being
used by several tractors now In use
throughout the country and was used
IN stationary internal combustion en-
zines even before gasolene became Of
general utility. The question OF per-
feet vaporizaiion has been The only
problem In connection with It's deylop-
ment as a fuel Of equal efficiency with
gasolene.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
EDITED BY DAVE
Tommy Just Hadfo Capture Fritz
BY the United Press

By the United Press.
LONDON, Nov 20-.By Mal)-Tho
sergeant wiped the foam from his mou-
stache and set the glass on The bar.
II see Halg took 1900 more prisoners
today Beastly bore, they arr. took
one once myself-in fact he inflicted
himself upon me
"lle was not a prisoner 90 be proud
Of" tho sergeant continued. when ne
adopted me I was busy repairing a telc-
phone wire The boys had just gone
over the top and was struggling with
halfyard of adhesive tape and a pair
of pliers when something tripped over
the wire and said. Mercy, ] am your
prisoner. submit desire 90 be rc-
moved from here
Il whirled around and looked % fun
In the spectacles-lt was a very unhap-
py, small sized Fritz entirely surround
cd by clay.
Go away, can't you see I'm busy
said
! am your prisoner he repeated
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
NJ 'HUsH AND SINONS
WILL SEOOT LATER

Contrary TO expectation, George
simon and Joe Ben McHugh did not
shoot for the i00-target state Champ
lonship match over the Wilmington
Club traps on Saturday. Nir. simon
having failed 10 arrive home from a
cunning trip. The match viii bo shot
later.
Despite the snow and rain. nineteen
shooters competed In the special event
for a silver cup and several plum
puddings
Capt W. A. slmonlon carried OF
honors for the day with a long run Of
i8 straight. For this shooting he won
a plum pudding The shoot was IN
honor OF Captain Simonions twenty
nth marriage anniversary, and accord
ing 10 the genial captain 90 was very
successful and made history repeat
Itself" 20 him
Joe Ben Mcliugh was the winner OF
the cup IN the special nfiF target
event. McHugh. Simonton. Stubbe.
Thatcher. sheppard. Martin and Kaiser
won plum puddings
The scores.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
WORDS AND MUSIC"

Special train service will be required
to transfer Hitchcock and Goetz's new
revue, words and Music" 10 VII
mington from New York. for the pre-
mier az The Playhouse. Monday night,
December A.. Raymond Hitchcock Is
coming along, because it is his own
show, along with his partner. h. Ray
Gooetz. To see that the christening Is
properly made, Hitchcock will make
his only appearance in the cast Of the
new revue during the Wilmington en-
gagement In order 10 accomplish this
managerial feat, he will be forced to
lay Off "Hitchy-Kooo, his own starring
vehicle, and not open the road tour Of
"Hltchy-Koo." az the Lyric Theatre,
Philadelphia, until Monday night, De-
cember 2i.
Hitchcock has made such a tremen-
dous success with his revue idea that
many Of his admirers claim II is appar-
ent he doesn't know what all the sue
cess is about. "Hltchy-Koo." proved
such a sensation that the Hitchcock
GOetz combination now has the pro-
ducing fever FOR keeps. They have en-
gagged Jack Welch, for thirteen years,
general manager for Cohan and Harris
and more recently with Arthur Hop
kins, as chief executive Of the New
York Offices.
Nothing much is being said about
what Words and Music" really is, out
side Of being another musical revue. A
Stance at the cast gives the theatre
goer the knowledge that Hitchcock and
Goetz are tossing out their lines for
the strongest revue talent that Broad
way affords. The revue was written
by two authors who have never be
fore been known 10 be collaboraied
on any idea.
Words and Music" will follow
"Hitchy-Koo" IN Hiichcock's own New
York Theatre. end will remain there
while Hitchy is answering the requests
OF admirers throughout the country
ITO visit them" Now Hitchy Is "all
dressed up and somewhere to 60" and
that somewhere Is Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
west SUNDAY SCHOOL
RAS HAPPY ANNIVER. AIRY

The forty-ninih anniversary Of the
West Presbyterian Bible school was
observed last night with the presenta-
tion Of a deligh ful pageant, Back in
Palestine" by the young people under
the direction Of Miss Grace Band.
The pageant pictured the time Of
Christ and a few of the scenes Of His
life. The characters were In the COS
tunes Of the day OF Christ, and COM
pared accurately with the dress of
those days.
The atmosphere from beginning TO
end was wholly Palentinian. Superin-
tendent Bower In the presentation Of
his report told how 81, ,i53 people had
attended the classes Of the school dur
ing the last year. and that the offer
ings amounted 10 s3296, OF which S7s5
,yas eiycn 20 benevolence, and that the
average attendance for te past year Of
nfty-two Sundays had been 62i.
Dr. Smiley closed the evening exer-
cises with an appropriate story from
tho Apocrypal legends about The face
of Jesus being found on the napkin
which mad been over His face, and
drew from ~ the idea Of Christ be-
ing indellbly impressed upon our
hearts.
The program was as follows:
Orchestra selections, C NJ. Banks. di-
rector: hymn, Victory. Victory prayer /;
recitation Ow Scripture, lsiah 50; reci-
iation, Anniversary Greeting Pearl
Wilson; solo, God Sends Love to
You" Mildred Devenny; recitation. a
Question" Edgar Delaha; drum solo,
anniversary March," Howard Beck t.
recitation, (which One2" Irene Smiley;
Offering, all; superlntendent's report.
Charles n. Bower; solo, Mrs w r.
Humphrey; recognition Of honor roll (;
report, Baird Memorial Mission school,
Mrs. Jennie Patterson, Supt.; SONG.
Failing Leaves" primary department; /;
recitation, "HOw Is IT." Robert q
Bruce, Jr; hymn, Sing TO the Lord
Joyful Song"
Exercise, Back in Palestine" land
some events which happened in the Life
OF Christi Characters-Esther the
maiden of the SCROLL, Ruth F. Chrlsty;
Miriam, Rachel, Deborah, maidens OF
the wateriar, 5. Marguerite Clymer,
Ruth V. Mcintyre. Florence y. Fuller;
lydia Ia hand maiden Of the house OF
Jalrus). Helen r. Mears Hannah and
Ruth. daughters Of the rich ruler, Mar
tha Il. Hill, Madeline G.. Fell; Jesse
the boy with the lunchl, George
Saunders: Naomi his companion at
the foast), Mabel A. Fuller; Abagail
leader OF the children by the roadsidel. A..
Margaret d. Bruce; the Lamb that was
LOST, Shella Jackson; Joseph Ia shep-
herd boy, Clark Vernon; Little DAN
iel tihe child in the midst, Robert G..
Bruce, Jr.; Jonathan son Of the owner
Of the colt. Howard Saunders, Jr.
Little White Lamhs-Esther Middle
ton, Beatrice Missimer. Pearl Wilson,
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
HOWE's PICTURES.

Lyman H. Howe, whose Travel Fes-
tlval comes TO The Playhouse tomor-
row and Wednesday, contrives on each
recurring visit. 20 maintain his nation
wide reputation as an exhibitor OF pic
lures. His new production conducts
spectators 10 a point somewhere In the
Atlantic" aboard Uncle SANS new
navy, 20 form q closer acquaintance
with the latent power Of our mighty
naval units. It also follows up the
manifold duties OF the days work by
the blue jackets from reveille TO
taps Our great west also contributes
flm that teens with very exciting
momenis-a broncho-breaking contest
between the most expert and daring
cowboys and cowglrls from the great
plains From London comes q remark
able trick" flm, showing IN imagina-
tlon, how a fearless British airman
fought and conquered a raiding Zeppe-
lin. These and many other subjects
Evening journal., 1917-12-10

plslniively.
You're a LIAR / said severely You
run away and be someone elses prison
er. You're not the sort Of prisoner that
appeals TO me. Anyway I'm not going
90 have prisoners thrust on me. This Is
my busy day. Get your legs out Of that
Wire.
For a moment he looked nonplussed.
Then ne diNed into a pocket and pro-
duced a cheap Swiss watch.
For you, he beamed. I'm your
prisoner
"Tho mans persistence worried me.
70 was then threw The pork and beans
can at him but he only burst IN tears.
81 told him I couldn't help his
troubles. n Doe chose TO be born on the
wrong side of a war like this he must
take The consequences And II he kept
on weeping on the wire, 10 might cause
a short circuit
"The mans persistence finally wore
me down So ] marched him OF 10 the
nearest dressing station.
"rhai was my nrst and last prisoner"
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
Critical Week Opens For
Big League Baseball

were hints that Hermann might in
slst on a euL - Tener's salary as one
Of the nrst OF war time economies.
Branch Hickey, president Of the
Cardinals. was one OF the frst National
League magnaies to show up. Re is
said 20 have arrived for a conference
diih Jack Hendrics. manager Of the
Club.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
snME nnMIINC GAME-

In the City Bowling League tomorrow
evening the Green Colts VS. Green Ele-
plants will roll their weekly games.
These teams are composed Of the best
bowlers In the city, and this contest
means FIRST place In the league for
The winners The Elephants have been
praciicins very hard Of late In order
20 take an three games from the Colts.
There should be a large attendance.
These bowlers are also boosters for the
Thrift Stamps, every member having a
card
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
WILMINGTON PEEHSY
LEADS P. R. R. LEAGUE

Wilmington p, B. 6 w. basketball
team easily defeated the Trenton bas-
ketball team IN a p. r. r. League game
in Philadelphia Saturday night. by the
score Of a 90 49, This is the fourth
straight win for the Wilmington team
and they are now leading the league
Wilmington's next game, viii be at
Baltimore on next Saturday night. The
erorn.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10

Thc.cs one advantage 10 beng a ham
actor these days n a man can mold
thincs that come his way hc ought go
be able 10 lay In very respectable sup
ply Of Vegetables for the winter.
Pants Rowland has gone into vauie.
willie Pants reputation as a very wicked
Judge OF thrown balls may come In
handy when he reaches 80 LOole.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
MREsTLNG BILL AT KEYsTONE.

the keystone Field CIub viii give an
athletic show on Wednesday evening at
their club rooms, No. 20i East Fourth
street. The big attraction VIII be be-
tween John Barclay, the best weller
weight wrestler ever seen in this city
and Young Jennings
The semi-windup' Will bring together
Andy Pines, Of the Keystone Field
Club. and Joe Slnko, Of South VII
mingtOn.
The second bout viii be between Bill
Virgins Of the Field Club and spike
Hayden. Of the Newport Active Associa-
tion. This bout should be a hummer
from start % finish The opening bout
will bring together Whitley Johnson, and
Young Hackett Of the Keystone Club.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
FLETCHER FAVORS CITY
RIVER FRONT DECKS

United States Senator Duncan T..
Fletcher Of Florida, originator Of the
shipping bill. in a letter 20 H. Fl. Rich
ardson, special representative Of the
Board Of Harbor Commissioners. who
asked him for his views as to whether
the government would favor this city
proceeding with the harbor improve
ments, states:
United States Senate, Committee on
Commerce.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 5. 1917.
Mr.. Il. H. Richardson. Special Rep
resentative, Board Of Harbor Com
m.ssioners. Wilmington, Del
Dear Mr.. Richardson:
Yours Of Nov. Sth came when /
was in Florida Il seems 10 me that
the construction OF municipal docks
and terminals is a very important
public work, and is none the less I'M
portant or urgent by reason of war.
AS a basis for deeper channel work
these terminals are usually found es-
sential.
Il see no reason whatever FOR de-
laying their construction, but on the
contrary am impressed they should be
pushed with energy.
eve s. truly yours.
DUNCAN L. FLETCHER"
This letter, in connection with other
very strong endorsements Of the pro
posed harbor developments here, is evi-
dence Of the fact that the strong and
prominent men Of the country look
with great favor on the work being
started at an early date.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
AT THE QUEEN.

With Old Chris on the mind of all
children, no better time could had been
selected for the showing Of the photo
fantasy alluring entitled "The Babes in
the Woods the attraction selected by
the Queen management as one OF the
features Of the Grand Double Bill for
Monday and Tuesday. While the chill
dren will, Of course, be delighted. the
picture is sure to appeal TO grown-ups
The stars are Virginia Lee Corbln and
Francis Carpenter. the w0 ID great
est siX-year-old stars. They are sup
ported by a splendid company Of
worthy adults.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
pALZER IS IMLEp.
The United Press

by The InIT0u TTlss.
FERGUS FALLS, MINI, Pee TO-
Henry Palzer was taken 10 the Still-
water pcnitcniiory today Go serve tive
years for killing his son, Al palzer.
heavyweight pugilist The boxer was
shot when he inlerfcrred while his falli-
or was beating his mother
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
AT THE SAVOY.

Those among us who have loved Eu-
gene Fields Little Boy Blue" and is
tender sentiments; and the host of
Dickens readers deeply moved by the
reformation Of Old scrooge 10 "A
Christmas Carol win nnd both ele-
ments OF emotion, as expressed ia these
Immortal works combined cleyerly In
the photoplay entitled My Little Boy
the attraction at the Savoy Theatre for
today and tomorrow with Ella Hall. Lit
tie Zoe Rae, Gretchen Lederer and
Emory Johnson playing the leading
roles In Elliott j.. Clawson's fine renec-
ton Of lofty sentiment.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
AT TIIE MAJESTIC.

Another new picture with a story
that is different is promised in the
presentation Of Gladys Brockwell at tie
Majestic today and tomorrow In q
thrilling spectacular photo drama, "a
Branded Soul In the supporting cast
with Miss Brockwen are Colin Chase.
Lewis J. Cody. Vivian Rich. Gloria Pay
ton, Willard Louis. Fred Whitman and
Barney Fury.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10

An exceptionally interesting bill,
chiefly Of comedy and music, is an
nounced for the Garrick Theatre this
week. which includes the followings
acts; Miss Hamlet, a musical comedy
travesty. which will be given by a
company Of twelve; Harold la Costa
and Alice Clifton, In an original comedy,
Just Man." Janet Adair, assisted by
Miss Adelphi, In "sOng definitions -
Johnny Fo7d and Geneyeive Houghton,
In comedy; Frank LeDent, in comedy
Juggling; sam Harris. In music and
comedy; Cahill and Romalne In song
and comedy. and the Deneyiccl Broth
ers, musical Italians, In an artistic act.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
,ROUCF eTTFF.

J.il.tu Dniohu1 uls chess match with
flourish, says a Boston contempor-
airy. Very probably breaking a Dot of
cobwebs manufactured by diligont spi-
ders between moves.
Ham won a trap shooting match IN
New York and Esq rode 10 the six
day bike race there. Draw your ovn
conclusions.
a headline contains the enllghtenlns
announcement "Wrestlers Win Rass-
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
AT me VICTORIA.

William S Hart. for some time alb
sent from the Victoria screen. will re-
turn this week In one Of his latest
masterpieces. "Hell's Hinges q play
for which his peculiar talents as an
actor make him most 0t for the leading
role The play which VIII be shown
during the entire week viii feature
Clara Williams and Louise Glaum in
addition TO the western actor
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
TO PLAV HOCKEY.

ON next Saturday afternoon the Ursu-
line Academy hockey team will lineup
against the loung Women's Christian
Association team at the Rockford
Tower Grounds.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
TODAY IN The THEATRES

AT THE PLAYHOUSE.
"Oh, James, a farce.
Al THE GARRCK.
Refined vaudeville.
AT THE QUEEN.
Babes in the Wood" ,photoplay.l
AT THE VICTORIA.
"The Clever Mrs. Carfax" photo
play,
AT THE MAJESTIC.
THE Land Of Promise" photo
play.
AT THE SAVOY
"The Good for Nothing" photo
play)
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
AT TIE GARRICK.

are freely interspersed by new delights
created by Howe's cartoonists.
Evening journal., 1917-12-10
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AND EGGS, TOO.

lors always win when they can set
anyone TO- pay 90 see them