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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
ENDS TERM OF OFFICE.
States Attorney n. A. Norton Receives
Tokens of Esteem From AssOci-
atcs After Two Years Service

At - o'clock Wednesday night the
office of States Attorney for Caledonia
County passed from the hands of
Nathan A. Norton of Lyndonville, who
has held that office for the past two
years, to James B. Campbell of this
city, who was successful at the fall
election. Wednesday afternoon a dele
cation went to Lyndonville and sur
prising Mr.. Norton in his Office pre-
scented him with a handsome leather
brief case, and a gold signet ring en-
graved with the Odd Fellows emblem.
The gifts were from the men with
whom MIR. Norton has been associated
in the state work while he has held
the Office Of States Attorney. Includ-
ed. in the list of donors were the mem
bers of the st. Johnsbury and Hard
wick police departments, the high
sheriff and deputies Of Caledonia
county.
The party going to Lyndonville con-
sisted of Sheriff Wilbert H. Worthen,
Chief John Finley, Gerry w. Coburn,
Thomas c. Wallace, L. w. Stafford,
M. c. Garfield and F. S. Hartman,
and they were jointed at Lyndonvile
! by L. w. Gray and John Stafford
After q short reception party in Mr..
Nortons Office Sheriff Worthen made
u presentation speech in which he
spoke of the regard in which the re-
firing official was held by all who
knew and had been associated with
him during the past years He also
save a short review of the successful
work accomplished by Mr.. Norton
While in the service Of the state, in the
quick and successful prosecution Of
cases that came before him.
| Chief Finley presented the signet
| ring with few short remarks in
which he corroborated the statements
in regard to the esteem in which the
States Attorney was held by all who
/ had been connected with him in the
work of the office, and spoke of the
| good fellowship that had existed.
Mr.. Norton thanked the givers for
the appropriate and useful presents
and expressed his appreciation of the
spirit and good will which had promp-
! ted the act He said it was an act
/ wholly unexpected and one for which
he was unable to express his feelings.
He spoke of the fine cooperation re-
ceived from all members of the vari-
Gus police and sheriff departments III
the county, during his term of Office
which he stated, in part, accounted
| for the excellent record of the past
| two years.
After u general hand shake all
around the visitors returned to st.
JohnSbury on the train arriving at
| $50 The brief case presented to Mr..
Norton was of the best quality leather
in a light cream finish, divided in four
/ compartments for papers and has a
separate pencil and pen rack. 1t was
fastened with a gold plate lock and
| key.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
TRAIN KILLS PETER NcDUFT.
Resident of st. Jol,nsbury Center
Failed to Hear Approaching Mali
At Hastings Bridge.

Peter McDuff of ST. Johnsbury
Center was struck and instantly kill
ed by the mail train north at Hast
ings Bridge crossing, about SIS Fri
day night. The train was late out OF St
Johnsbury. and those who saw the
accident from a distance say that Mr.
McDuff drove on the track, evidently
unaware of the approach of the train
He was returning home from his
work at the Fairbanks shops at the
time.
The team seemed to have been
struck fairly by the train. The body
was badly mangied. The horse was
instantly killed and the sleigh ground
to pieces.
The body>was removed to Calder
woods undertaking rooms to be pre-
pared for burial.
The dead man had been injured in
a similar accident on the fourth Of
last April, when he was struck at the
the ST Johnsbury Center crossing. AT
that time his injuries were slight and
he was laid up only day or two.
Mr.. McDuff has been a resident of
this section of the country for about
So years. having been employed in
numerous places. His home is on a
small farm above the Center at what
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
Farnillam
st. j. to Have Organized Boys Club


After much agitation, plans are I'M
der way for d boys club in st. Johns
bury. At a meeting Of the general
committee Of the city mission held in
the Y. NJ. c. A. building Thursday
night, it was decided that such an or
ganization was needed in the city, and
it was voted to begin at once. Rev.
F. S. Tolman. pastor of the Union
Baptist church, was given charge of
the matter and c. w. Steele, Vernon
Ticehurst and F. G.. Clifford were ap-
pointed to assist him in the work Of
organization.
The committee of the city mission
IS composed of about three represen-
tatives from each OF the churches in
town, and in getting behind the move
ment q greater part of ST. JohnsDury
IS supporting it. Following the meet
ing Rev. Mr.. Tolman expressed HIM
self as highly pleased that at last
something was going to be done in
regard to boys work in the city, aud
said it was sure ito make go of IT,"
What will develop III regard to
plans for the club will not be known
charge. The meeting will be held in
the near future and the organization
commenced. A great many in the
city are interested in the movement,
and those connected with it say it will
be enthusiastically supported. The
biggest boomers of the work are the
boys themselves, who are all hoping
for success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
TITCOMB RESIGNS.
Fish and Game Commissioner John
w. Titconb Tenders Resignation
to Governor Graham

w. III. Jeffrey, Special Correspondent
Montpelier, Feb. This nool
Commissioner Titcomb rendered Gov
Graham his resignation. During tht
afternoon the Governor sent the fol
lowing letter to Mr.. Titcomb:
Montpelier, Feb. 1, 1917
Hon. John w. Titcomb,
Lyndonville, Vt.
My dear sir:
1 am in receipt of your letter
of this date wherein you tender
your resignation as State Fish
and Game Commissioner. In ac-
cepting your resignation, I wish
to thank you in behalf of the
state for the splendid service you
have rendered in the department
of Fish and Game. Your years
of labor for the state have ac-
comp1ished much good, and the
standard of efficiency established
by you should be the goal of your
successor. 1 thank you for your
hearty endorsement of my efforts
to give our state a good business
administration.
Wishing you the best Of sue
cess in your new field of endeav-
or, I remain,
Most sincerely yours,
(Signed) Horace Z. Graham,
Governor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
South Church Notes
On. Braley, Correspondent

On. Bradley, Correspondent
An innovation has been introduced
at the South church. 1t was suggest
ed at the Young Peoples meeting last
Thursday, that each member in Mrs.
Blodgetts class act as a reporter to
the Caledonian for a limited length of
time concerning the activities of the
church. A record is to he kept Of the
reports and the one having the great
est number of items will be awarded
a prize. Mr.. Bige1ow offered to CO.
operate, and gave some valuable sug-
gestions on reporting to the candi-
dates. The contest begins this week.
The morning service at the South
church dealt with the present crisis
Mr.. Moodys subject was, "Hezekiah,
the Selfish Statesman" Hezekiah was
Ekened to the millionaires of today,
who hoard up their gold and hope
that war will not rob them of their
wealth. The speaker further said that
as a nation the United States seems
to value gold and silver more thar
patriotism. At the end OF the ser
mon he read an extract from Presi-
dent Wilson's message to Congress
and the service closed with the sing
ing of America.
Mr.. Fairbanks class of men dis
cussed the war issues, and the Search
Light Club has begun the study of
genesis. 1.-The Man Who Came By
Night was the lesson Of the other
classes.
Sunday school students of academy
age met in the vestry at O'Clock and
organized a Christian Endeavor unit.
A committee Of three were appointed
to arrange the coming meetings.
At the evening meeting at the
Globe Theatre, Rev. Mr.. Moody spoke
on the Deeper Causes of the Pres
ent War; He said the murder of
Arch Duke Ferdinand was but an in
cidcnt and that the real cause was
! tired of having one man rule over
them. They wished to have u govern
ment, "of the people, for the people
| and by the people"
Mrs. Charles Ii. Goss and Mrs. Ar
thur Taplin returned from Detroit
Sunday morning. Mrs. GosS brought
her young grandson home with her
as there was a nurses strike there.
Mrs. Taplin. who is just recovering
| from an operation. expects to come to
st. Joflnsl1ury later.
Mary Gibson, Caroline Gibson and
Florence Nelson, spent the weekend
1T their homes i'll Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
MRS. L. Il. DICKERNIAN
Wife OF West Burke Physician Passes
Away at Hospital

Mrs. e. T.. Diekerman. vile oil DIR.
E. T.. Dickerman of West Burke, died
at Brightlook Hospital Thursday
morning following an operation for
eAoplthalmic soitre. Mrs. Dickerman
had been u sufferer for many years
from the disease and an operation was
decided upon only after no other help
MAS possible.
The remains weref taken to Stan
leyas undertaking rooms and shipped
later III the day to the late home at
West Burke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
GROTON.

CMrs. G. H. Mills, Correspondent
Mrs. Leon Hutchins died at the
Heaton hospital in Montpelier We'd
neSday afternoon. She went there
about three weeks ago and Monday
she underwent an operation. She was
81 years of age and leaves u husband,
one daughter, Edna aged nine, and
one son, Stanley aged eight. Her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Watson,
Of Orange, three sisters and four
brothers. The funeral was held Sat
urday afternoon from the home of
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins
came here the first of the W inter and
have stayed at George Welch's, where
Mr.. HutchinS worked.
Mrs Ray KinnersOn of Feachan
is visiting at II. n Welch's.
John f. Hatch died at his home in
Newbury Monday night after several
years of poor health caused by dia-
betes. His funeral was held at the
Methodist church here Thursday af-
ternoon. Rev. +. w. Lewis officiated
and burial was in the village ceme-
terry. He leaves one sister and one
brother, besides a large circle of
friends to mourn his loss.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had
their installation Of officers Tuesday
evening. The installing officers came
from Wells River and Woodsville and
were served with a bOuntiful supper
at Mrs. G. II. Pillsbury's before going
to the hall where the installation was
held. Refreshments were served af
ter the installation.
James J. Markham died suddenly
at his home here this forenoon. He
went out to saw some wood. His wife
looked out of the window and saw
him sweeping snow from around the
wood pile and in a few minutes she
looked again and he was laying down.
She went to him and found him just
alive, and he died before a physician
could get there. Mr. Markham was a
conductor on the NJ. & w. r. railroad
for a long time, but had to give up
his position several years ago on ;lc-
count Of deafness.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANKLIN Heath are
both sick with the grip. Mrs. Andrew
Benzie is caring for them.
Lewis Keenan, is sick and unable
to go on the mail route. James Ben
zie is acting as substitute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Welch Of
Plainfield are visiting their son, Geo.
WEIGH, and family.
James Henderson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Henderson of Boltonyl1le,
and Miss Hazel Ashford, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ashford, were
married recently. They will make
their homo with MIR. Henderson'S par
cntS at present
Miss Agnes Taylor has returned to
Woodsville, n. H, to work in the
Woodsville News office.
Mrs. Robert White OF Ryegate visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
WEIGH, a part of last week.
Grover Smith returned to his work
in st. Johnsbury last Wednesday,
Mrs. A. L. Clark, who has been Wis
iting relatives here, returned to her
home in HardWick the first of the
week.
Mrs. Abbic Hunt is sick with the
grip and is being cared for by a
trained nurse.
Mrs. H. A. Stevenson of st. AIbans
visited her parents, Rev. and Mrs. r.
w. Lewis, the first of<the week. 49,
mir. and Mrs. P. A. Smith, Ernest
Taisey, Bert Renfrew and Cfeon
Whitehill are sick with the grip.
r. M Harvey of Montpelier and
Nathan Kicker of Wells River were in
| town Thursday to attend the funeral
of John F. Hatch
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
ST. j.. A. IS VICTORIOUS.
ST. bloomsbury academy Basketball
Team Defeats Vail Agricultural
School rs to Z

st. Johnsbury Academy won bas-
ketball game from the Representatives
of the Vail Agricultural School in q
one-sided game, played at the y. M.
c. A. hall Thursday night by the de-
cisve score Of 76 to 7. The team work
the st. Johnsbury Academy quintet
allowed them to play rings around
their opponents who seemed rather to
lack practice than ability. Capt Ellis
and Farnham each annexed fifteen
ringers absorbing all the limelight.
The lineup and summary:
st. J. A. V. A. S.
Ellis, (Capt) r.f. l.g. Baker, Miller
Smith, D. FTarnham If.
re-. Bell, Petire
Farnham C. C. Ballantyne
Gibson, Ashton r.g. If. Crafts, Bell
Hawley, Lougee l.g. IF. Lawson
Goals from hoor-Ellis, Is; P.
Farnham, Is; Smith, ,; D. Farnhanl,
Gibson, HaWley, Bell, Ballantyne, Mil
Ter. Goals from fouls-Ellis, 4; Law
son.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
HAND BADLY LACERATED
Harry Gray Suffers Injury When Hand
Is Drawn Onto Saw

Harry E. Gray had the fingers of
his right hand nearly severed We'd
nesday morning when his hand was
drawn onto a saw he was operating,
The accident happened at the wood
yards of Gray and Gray ON Portland
street. The member was badly LAGER
ated and at first it was thought that
some of the fingers would have to. be
amputated, but if no infection sets in
it is thought the cuts viii heal quick
w.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

Be interested enough in your own
interests to answer classified ads
whenever they appeal to you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

is known as TIE Stark neighborhood.
He carried on work on the small plot
of land in conjunction With his work
at the shops He was 81 years OF
age and came to this country from
Fief,. Scotland. where he was born
He is survived by his wife, Annie
McDuf, Il son, Edward, of Lyman,
n H., and & daughter, Lottic, Of
Lyndonville. ).
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07

day at three O'Clock for their monthly
meeting.
Miss NCaroline Woodruff spent the
Weekend in st. Johnsbury and re-
turned to Bradford, Monday morning.
Russell Marshall has been confined
to the house for the past few days
with tonslitiS.
Robert May is confined to the house
with the grip.
Miss Harriet c. Waterman, Brown
University, in Providence, r. l., has
been the guest of her brother, w.
Randall Waterman, the past few days.
Archie Hunter, st. J. A. '1G, visited
friends at the Academy Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
SOUTH CHURCH NOTES

On. r. -Braley, Correspondent
Mrs. Green wishes to remind the
members of the "Cornet Glass; that
they Will meet at her home on Satur-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-02-07
Files Petition III Bankruptcy.

Bertraz Perrier OF st. Johnsbury, a
laborer, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy. His debts aggregate S306.61
and he has assets of 1904 with 5000
claimed exempt.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
HUMAN SKYSCRAPER VISITS
CITY OF LOFTY BUILDINGS
II. T.. Madscn. Youth Of rs, Is More
Than Seven Feet Tall and
Still Growing.

a human skyscraper climbed from
n Midland Valley passenger train yes
terday morning in the person of r. II.
Madsen, is, native of Nebraska. who
towers upward to the extent of seven
feet ten and one-half inches. Follow
ing tour of the city during the day,
he sought out The World office at y
o'clock In the evening, accompanied by
his manager, who informed the edi-
torial force that he wanted to give the
newshounds n chance to look at n
right-smart young boy.
Medical authorities thruout the
country have examined Madsen and
have voiced opinions to the effect that
he is still growing. Within the past
two months his height has increased
an even two inches and il Is the belief
OF physicians that there will be no
cessation of his growth until he has
reached his majority.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
HAS TOES AMPUTATED
so HE CAN JOIN ARMY
Desire to Fight the Germans
and Surgeons Knife Make
a Good Soldier.
John w. Krumpfer is n patr,o.

'o"i w. hrumpfer is n patriot.
Nineteen years old, and with an
eaEerhess to answer the presidents
call for fighting men, this lad pre-
sented himself before Serr,. r n
Roby at the army recruiting office
yesterday and declared his Intentions
of becoming a soldier.
In every way young Krumnfer
passed the physical examination ,ntiI
the examining officer took n glance
at ms rect. Each small toe was
round 10 hammer" Instead of he
haVlng as little toe should. il law di-
rectiy across the adjoining member.
no man can enter the army with toes
'hal pehave In such manner.
but l want to join," Krumpfer
told Sergeant Roby when Informed
that the condition of his feet wnmId
be cause for rejection.
why. I'd cut those toes off II
they'd let me in," he continued as
ne looked at the examination record
which indicated to the war depart-
merit that otherwise than feet the
applicant was perfect specimen of
manhood
WELL" said the sergeant, 81 be-
heVe YOU do want in, but unless you
get rid of those little toes in some
way, you can't"
Last night the sergeant received a
telephone call. The voice at the other
erd OF the line informed him that the
operation had been a success and that
the two toes had been removed The
surgeons saw had created another
soldier. As soon as Krnmpfer is able
to walk he will he sent to Fort Logan.
Col, where he will take his place in
one of the units being drilled for serv.
ice in France.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
tsI, Removal of Offici1ls.

SAPULPA. okla. June 26.-Acting
on a petition signed by nearly three
hundred citizens of Oilton asking that
Justice Of the Peace Eli Admire and
Constable Joe Ryan, both of that
place, be removed from office County
Attorney Earl Foster will conduct a
court of inquiry before the Creek
county commissioners here July 9
when reports Of irregularities In the
administrations of the two officers
will be heard.
The county attorney has received
reports from many Ollton citizens
citing misconduct on the part OF the
two officials and great number Of
witnesses have volunteered to be
prAent at the hearing.
Sheriff Woofter and the two Off
GERS had "A disagreement several days
ago when after n deputy sheriff had
Il barrels of beer Admire
attempted to take 1t from him on
papers issued out of his office.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
Market Commission Organized.

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 26.-Mem-
bers of the state marketing commits
sion met today and selected +. l..
Rounsdell Of Muskogee as secretary,
the only paid official on the commits
sion, and instructed him to take charge
OF the work and office July /. The
commission Is composed or President
Frank Gault OF the state board OF agri-
culture, James A. Wilson, dean Of
agriculture, and II. w. Moorehouse
dean of the school OF commerce and
marketing, both OF the Agricultural &
Mechanical college at Saltwater.
The first work will be to care for
the peach crop. which will be on soon.
Then watermelons viii be looked after.
and whatever crops mature following
Organization OF county clubs will be
taken up Immediately.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
'E. B. HOWARD TO
SPEAK IN TULSA
Will Address Business Mems
Club Saturday; Statute
Renovation Theme.
MARKET SECRETARY NAMED
Rounsdell, Muskogee, Elected ;
Peach Crop Commissions
First Job.
World's $ Capitnl Rurenn.

Worlds Capitai Bureau
OKLAHOMA CITY. June 26.-That
about every ten years a state should
give its statutes IA general overhauling
and that ten years is about up for
Oklahoma; that the gross production
tax on oil and gas per cent? is too
high, and that the income tax is un-
necessary and detrimental to the best
interests of the state are points that
F.. Is. Howard, state auditor. will make
in "A speech he is TO deliver before the
Business Mems club of Tulsa at n
luncheon TO be given in Tulsa Satur-
day noon of this week. Mr.. Howard
has formally announced his candidacy
for congress on the Democratic ticket
from the first district which includes
his home town or Tulsa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
tors, BENJAMIN J. Minot, Joseph N.

tors, benjamin J. Minot, Joseph N.
Wren, s. Il. CLANCY, Tulsa.
Num- Electric Sign System. Okla
homa City; capital, $4,000; incorpor-
ators. j. f. Num-. Amarillo, Texas, ID.
w. Mays. w. L. Carloss, Oklahoma
City.
Big Seven oil & Gas Co.. Tulsa:
capital, $4,000; incorporators. ~. u.
Page, j. w, Sloan, NJ. c. Baud, Tulsa.
The Jcsse-Lee Oil & Gas Co.. Tulsa {;
capital, $4,000; incorporators, L. c.
Brown, o. Q. Brown, X. F. Nc
Anelly. Tulsa.
Pennllyn OH & Gas Co. Tulsa
capital. $4,000: incorporators, }. ".
Wilson, Tulsa; C. F. Cotwals, n. X.
Little, Muskogee.
Buffalo GasoIIne COMPANY, Drum
right; capital. 100000. incorpora-
tors, j. l.. Davis, M. c. Lyon, ]. Rud-
man, Drumright.
Raitman OIL company. Ardmore:
capital, $4,000; ncorporators, Jake
Metzler. Dallas; Sam Baltmon, Guy L.
Lawrence, Ardmore.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
Rivals Row.

SAPULPA. Okla, June ga. S.
Russell, head of "A transfer company
was badly beaten about the head this
afternoon in an alteration with j.
c. Howell. also engaged in the trans
fer business. The quarrel occurred at
the depot and is said to have resulted
from an argument between the men
ps 10 whore they should park their
taXicabs. Russell's condition Is said
10 be serious and warrant for How
ellis arrest was sworn out late this
afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27

SAPULPA. Okla. June 2G.-Mem-
bers OF the Creek County Fair assocl-
alton met last night In the courthouse
and discussed the prospects for the
big Creek county event which will be
held in September. Work on the half
mile race track was ordered started
at once and with unusually large
purses. the race meet Is expected TO
be one of the best features OF tho
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27
ECHOES

EZRY Pumpkins.
WHO has been
OPERATING on the
POOR deck Of a
TRACTOR In Western
OKLAHOMA for the
PAST three summers,
HAS left for
WASHINGTON with his
ANTI-SuBMAHINE
DEVICE. His scheme
Is TO pour IA bucket
or mortar down
THE periscope and
MORTARFY the Germans
TO death.
Blouiel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27

DRUMRfGHT. Okla, June 60
The local branch of the Red Cross
society has raised $1,501 for the ma
uonal fund by the unique method OF
n kangaroo court. Solicitors for funds
assumed the roles of policemen and
were whisked before the Judge sit
ting In the headquarters OF the Red
Cross society where they were fined.
In this manner the entire contribu-
tion was raised and the court Is still
grinding
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-27

SAPULPA, Okla, June 26.-Altho
handicapped by a small police force
Chief Of Police w. s. Brown Is max
Ing every effort 10 drive out tho
"choc" and cider stands in this city.
Raids were made last night and today
In which several hundred gallons of
cider said TO have n slight "kick," and
"choc" were captured and destroyed.