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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26

Hampton Carpenter, Coast Artil-
lery Corps, U. S. A, will be married
this evening at the Hotel st. Regis,
New York. After September /, Cap,
tain Carpenter and his bride will be at
home at Fort De Lesseps, Panama
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Baues ut the shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles II Ranss have
for a visit in wasbInpton and are AT
the Shoreham.
=
Mrs. Johnston and Miss Genevieve
William H. Johnston. will leave the
middle of next week to spend some
time at Mrs. Johnston's home in st.
Louis.
Former Senator and Mrs. Henry F.
Lippitt have leased the Beverly
Farms place of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Simpkins, formerly Of this city, who
now make their home in Boston. Mr..
summer at their place at Hamilton.
Mass.
.
The Congressional Club will enter
tain at a picnic tea tomorrow after
noon at the Sixteenth street reservoir.
near the entrance to Rock Creek
Park. The club members will meet
at the club house and will start from
there at 4:3O.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Seipps, of Chi
cago. arrived at the Shoreham yes
terday.
y
Mrs. Grant Is Hostess.
Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant enter
tanned a small dinner marty at the
Shoreham last night.
=
Will leave washington TODAY for
Henderson Harbor. n Y. where they
will pass the summer.
Mrs. Francis Otis. who is visiting
her brother-in-law and sister, Senator
and Mrs. Frank Kellogg, will leave
Washington Friday for her home in
st. Paul.
=
OF widespread interest is the an
nouncement made yesterday in Phila-
delphia. of the marriage OF Weir
Mitchell. grand IN Of the late DR.. s.
Weir Mitchell, author and nerve
Travis, Of Troy. Pa. The ceremony
was performed on Saturday in the
rectory Of ST. James Catholic Church.
by Father Kelly.
Mr.. and Mrs, Mitchell are in At
lantic city. n. ]. He enlisted in the
United states marine corps two weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26
u. S. TO ASK new LOAN;
PROBABLY OCTOBER |
Money Not Yet Due on Liberty
Bonds Is Pouring In.

October probably will be the date
on which the United States Govern
ment will ask subscriptions to
another war loan. While no official
word as to the date mas been spoken.
II Is understood Secretary McAdoo
had October / in mind when he said
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26
CROMWELL FUNERAL,

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
Bartlett Jefferson Cromwell, U. S. N,
retired, who died at Montrose, Pa,
Sunday. will be held at his late resi-
dence, 1925 New Hampshire avenue,
tomorrow at IL a. m. The Rev. c. z.
Smith. OF ST. Thomas P. e Church.
will officIate. The body will be in
TERED at Arlington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26

o. waste is expected TO result in a
similar economy.
The women OF the country will be
asked to pledge themselves to econo-
mics. All the women connected with
the Council of National Defense have
already signed the pledge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26
EXPECT HOUSEWIVES
TO SAVE HUGE sum
Economy Of OOO,OOO,OOO a
Year Predicted by Hoover.

By mobilizing the housewives OF
America the food conservation depart
ment OF the food administration, I'M
der direction OF Herbert c. Hoover,
expects to save $4,000. 600, 900 a year.
One billion is expected to be saved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26
A. H. GODFREY TO WED
ISABEL MARCHANT
Engagement Of Massachusetts Girl
Is Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs Alfred H. Marchant OF
Winchester, Mass, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter, Miss
Isabel Marchant, to Alexander Hollis
Godfrey, son of DR.. Hollis Godfrey.
president Of Drexel Institute and q
member of the advisory committee of
the Council OF National Defense. Miss
Marchant, who is an accomplished
musician, is a graduate of Miss Nc
Clintock's School. Boston. Mr.. God
frey, who received a degree OF bache-
Tor OF science at the University of
Pennsylvania last week. Is doing Gov
eminent work under the direction OF
his father. No date has been set for
the wedding, but il is understood the
engagement will be a short one.
DR.. and Mrs. Godfrey, who belong
TO an old and aristocratic PhiladeI-
phia family, have taken an apartment
recently in the Altamount
The Swiss Minister and Mime. Ritter
and their son will leave today for
New York, where they will attend
the farewell banquet given them by
the Swiss colony Of New York. II
will be given tonight at the Hotel
Aston. The minister will return here
in a day or two, to await the arrival
OF his successor. Nine. Ritter and
her son will make visits in Boston
and around New York. but will not
return to Washington. The minister
will join her on Long Island after
his successor arrives, and they will
sail about the second week in July
for Switzerland. The minister's new
post is at The Hague.
Preston Gibson has started for
France to Join the Red Cross Ambu-
lance Corps, also known as the Nor
ton Harjes Corps. Although he has
leased a house in New York for two
years from next autumn his duties as
an ambulance driver at the French
front will continue indefinitely. Mr..
Gibson Joined the training camp at
Plattsburg last summer.
Miss Priscilla Van wyck Van
Rensselaer,. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Van Rensselaer,. OF
Summit, N. J., and Capt Wade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-26

Miss Priscilla Van wyck Van
Rensselaer,, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Van Rensselaer,. OF
Summit, n. J., and Capt Wade
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, August -. - Little
Deward Center has been very sick,
but is much better now. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Tandy Centers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gaines Henderson, the Misses Lucille
Lackey, Myrtle and Celia Palmer,
Callie, Dora and Mamie Scott, and
Willie Rogers attended the Sunday
School Convention at Antioch, We'd
nesday. - Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong
of Chicago are visiting the Smiths
at Hyattsville. - Mr.. and Mrs. Greed
Simpson Of Teaiersville motored to
Lexington Wednesday to see their
father who is i'll there. - Miss Geor-
dia Dunn of Lexington Bible School
is the guest of Miss Jennie Higgins.
Miss Sadie and Edward Ralston
spent the week end with their
cousin, Mrs Tolley Cornett, at Hy-
attsville.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
MADISON COUNTY
Blue Lick

Blue Lick, August 10. = Favorable
indications that all prayers for rain
are to be answered speedily. From
our mortal view point il is badly
needed. - A large crowd attended
Sunday School at this place yester-
day. The inspiration gained by at
tending the Sunday School Conven-
ton at Glades on Thursday last was
transmitted To our midst, and a new
and vital interest was aroused,
which we earnestly pray may be
abiding. - Arch r. Flannery, who
has been a teacher in Kalamazoo
Western Normal for the past year,
is visiting his parents and other
relatives. His vocation as teacher
of Physical Training exempts him
from the war. He has accepted a
position with the Battle Creek High
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
East Kentucky Correspondence
News You Get Nowhere Else
No The
not for publication faith Write plainly

natl are visiting the formers bro
Their, Curt Parks. - ID. w. Webb has
purchased a new player piano. -
Corn crops are looking excellent,
altho rain is needed badly.-Gardens
and tobacco are suffering. - Miss
Elizabeth Flannery has accepted a
position as nurse in Robinson Hos
pital. - Everyone present at the
Mt. Zion Christian Church Sunday
morning enjoyed the solos given by
Mrs. Staples of Lexington. - Mas
ter Gilbert Combs has been the at
tractive little guest at the home of
his cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Gibbs,
while his parents, the Rev. Gilbert
Combs and wife, have been in North
Carolina. - John Webb who came
home for a visit with his parents
last week has been called to report
in Detroit, Mich. Wednesday, for
examination in the selective draft
call.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16


Oh. Mary Ann or Sarah Jane. or Myrtle OF
Marie.
or Bridget, Becky or Elaine. please won't
you marry met
It's not that you are fair. my deara. It's
It's not your glossy hair, my dearr. of
many a varied hue
It's not your golden, glowing health that
sets my heart af,ame.
And though you're shy on worldly wealth
want you Just the same.
Oh. Nora. Reba, lilly. May. OH Jessie.
Madge or Sue.
oh. Fanny. Josie. Flora. Fay, I certainly
want you
Not all at once. you understand. for I can
And honest heart and sinewy hand to but
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
Disputanta

Disputanta, August IA good
rain would be a welcome visitor
here.-Mrs. Margeri,e Shearer is
still very low and is not expected
to live long.-There was good
number of people at the fair at MI
Vernon last week from this place.
o. NJ. Payne has had new roof put
on his store house.-Work on the
Dixie Highway has been started
again and we hope it will soon be
completed.-The singing school will
begin at Clear Greek Church on next
Monday, conducted by Mr.. Hodges oil
Lincoln County.-Bro. Dan phelps
passed thru here en- route to New
Hope Church. He preaced an inter-
esting sermon to a number of Mace
domains, today.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
0wSLEY COUNTY
BoonaviIls

Bonneville, August iO.-The young
people here were entertained by a
lawn fete at the home of Mrs. q. :.
Watson, Monday night, in honor OF
Miss Elliot of Covington. - At a
beautiful double wedding the Misses
Agnes and Wayne Wilder were
united in marriage, Thursday morn
ing, by the Rev. g. $. Watson, TO
their respective grooms, Andy Shep-
herd and Lieut.. Chas. Il. Scale. Mr..
and Mrs. Scale, after a honeymoon
trip. will live here. Mr.. and Mrs.
shepherd will make their home in
the West. We wish them joy and
happiness. - The date fixed for the
opening Of school is August 10. -
The Rev. s. X. Ramey conducted the
service at the Methodist Church,
Sunday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
own SHOT FROM U BOAT
KILLED GIRL he LOVED
"0h, This Murderous, DamnabIe,
Unspeakable 0utyw Says
German Captain.

The tragic story OF how U boat
commander unwittingly became the
slayer OF his sweetheart 10 told by
Lars Larsen. who arrived at an Allan.
tic port ON board a small cargo steam.
ship. lie was an officer OF the Swedish
steamship Ada. which was sunk on
June IL last while on her way from
Gothenburg. Sweden. TO Hull. Eng
land. This Is his dramatic recital:
Before the war began a handsome
young German fell I'm love with my
daughter Nina, sixteen and beautiful
The German. Hans Won Tuebinger
was an art student and had come to
sweden TO study.
"Minna soon grew TO return the love
Of the good looking youngster. and
when the war broke out and he re-
ceived notice TO present himself AT
once to the naval unit to which he be
longed In Germany the poor girl was
ready to die OF grief.
1.-TWO months elapsed before we got
a letter from Hans. II told us OF his
having been detailed TO submarine
work. After this We never heard from
him again.
Toward the end Of April. as we
were nearing the coast OF England on
my schooner. the Baldar. a shell struck
the Baldar amidships. A splinter OF
the smashed woodwork struck Minna
and killed her. The rest OF US had
ha IN M hn
and get away before the schooner sank,
carrying down the body OF my daugh.
ter.
at was only then that we noticed
the u boat from which the shell had
been fired. II came close to us, and
Judge Of my horror and that OF my son
Sven when We discovered that the
captain was the man who was to have
been the husband OF Minna. His first
question was. How is my Minna. and
does she still think OF mer
II pointed TO the place where the
Baldar had sunk. 'Whatr shrieked
Hans Won Tuebinger. 'Minna In dead
His grief was certainly unfeigned
when we told him what had hap
pened.
Last June my son and were OH.
GERS aboard the Swedish steamship
Ada. under Captain Tension. Again
we were nearing the British coast
when a submarine fired shell. When
II came close enough 10 enable us to
discern the features OF those on the
boat we were again almost paralyzed
with horror TO see that the commander
was Hans Tuebinger. When We got
close enough TO the u boat Sven leaped
to its deck and made a rush for Hans
His hand was at the mans throat
when a seaman struck Sven a blow
ON the head. II felled him. and he
rolled OF into the water. He did not
reappear.
"Hans swore he would gladly have
given his own life to save my sons
Duty. dutyr he exclaimed bitterly. oh
this murderous. unspeakable dutyr"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
PERRY COUNTY
Hazard

Hazard, August 9. - At the open
ing OF the special term Of court,
Monday, Judge Eversole laid special
stress on the matters OF vote selling
and buying, charging the grand
jury to spare no effort in uncoverins
all evidence OF violations OF this
kind-The Women's Club will have
a called meeting next Monday 10
transact some important business
Catherine Jane, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. b. p. Wooton, was born Friday,
August 3. - Mrs. Jessie Morgan, ac-
companied by her husband, went TO
Louisville where she will undergo
an operation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
LAUREL COUNTY
London

London, August Q. - The Primary
went Off with peace and quietude
last Saturday. = r. +. Euell returned
to his home in Hope, Ark, after
weeks visit with friends here. -
Elmer Evans who has been visiting
his parents left Thursday for his
home in Los Angeles, Calf. - A
large crowd attended the NJ. +. South
Sunday School picnic Wednesday,
Sergt. John Hackney spent a few
days at home this week. = Miss
Lucy Jones. missionary to China.
who has been in the States for sew
eral months, will soon be at home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

School for the next term. - Some
farmers who are harvesting their
potato crop report a meagre yield.
Too many small potatoes" is the
verdict. - The election being over,
the smoke and fire of the contest
cleared away, leaving the victorious
candidates in possession of the field,
recounting their strategies and bold
encounters in the race; let them
remember, There's many a slip
twixt the cup and the lip" A grag-
gad0ciO buckleth on his armor too
soon and may have 10 take il of
next November.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
WHITLEY COUNTY
Williamsburg

Williamsburg, August fl. - We
are looking forward with delight to
the completed installation of the gas
line in our city. Operations have
been begun. - Mr.. ahd Mrs. G. w.
Patrick are enjoying a visit from
Miss Mabel Grover Of Greensboro,
n. c. - Mrs. Sam Foley is suffering
from typhoid fever. - Miss Bernice
Bush, after spending some time
with relatives in Clay City, return
Ell home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
HARLAN COUNTY
arlan

Harlan, August 10. = The miners
here held a big meeting in the court
house square Sunday. They de-
cided TO wait till the nth before TAX
ing action as TO q strike. - A flag
pole will be erected in the court
house yard which is rs feet in length
and will float Old Glory. - The lit
tie son of Joe Ross has been quite
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
BELL COUNTY
Pineville

Pineville, August 10. - The Bell
County Teachers Institute will con-
vene the 18th in the court house.
The union services held by our
churches are growing in interest,
and in power. 49, Judge w. T. Davis
returned from a weeks stay in North
Carolina. - Mrs. II. NJ. Jackson OF
Los Angeles, Calf, is visiting her
niece, Mrs. b. +. Logan.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
LESLIE COUNTY
Hyden

Hydcn, August Q. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyttle arrived in town yesterday
NJ +. Nelly Of pineville resumed his
work with the Peabody Coal Com
pany. 49, II. NJ. Mosly OF the U. S.
Army returned on a furlough. =
Mrs. Dora Pail and children are Wis
ting in Hazard this week. - i02
boys were examined by the local
board Monday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
McCREARY COUNTY
Qtaarns

Stearns, August 10. - II. q. Dalton
OF the Stearns Coal and Lumber
Company recently purchased large
boundary of timber from Frank
Musgrove. - Mr.. and Mrs. I. l.. Up
ton entertained as guests Mrs. w. A.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

i'll. - Prof. y. F. Dizney left TODAY
TO assume his duties as principal Of
the Berea High School. - Mrs.
Margie Noes new building will soon
be completed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
ESTILL COUNTY
I.ocust Branch

Locust Branch, August ii.-Thi
farmers have laid their corn by anC
have put up their hay.-There are
several men and boys drafted from
this prace.-We were blessed with 9
good rain, Friday.-Several attend
ed the Baseball game Friday after
noon at U. 5. Coyle's place.-The on
men failed to find oil on Jane:
Bicknell's place. They are NOV
ing the machine away.
Iron Mound
Iron Mound, August i3.-All crops
and vegetables are suffering foI
want of rain. - Ben Moberley was
shot and killed at Moberley Cut the
ith by Ben Wiseman. - Quite few
Of our boys have been called and
passed the first examination for the
army.-The Rev. Mr.. Ramsey Parker
Of Doylesville preached at Corinth
Saturday night and sunday. - Miss
Lettie stephens of Irvine visited al
the home of her uncle, J. w. Sparks
last week. - Sam Sparks and wife
spent Saturday night with their
sister, Mrs. Ross Jordon, and attend
ed church at Dunaway, Sunday. -
Oil prospects are reported as being
favorable on the farm of Aunt Mar
tina Mil where there is well being
drilled. - Scott Thomas and wife
and two children are very sick.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

Johnson and little daughters. &C. !.
Ross, manager Of the Barren Fork
mines, reports business good over
there.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rawlings with contents was destroy
ed by fire "Wednesday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

Walnut Grove, August 10. - To
the citizens of Pulaski County we
wish to say that on Saturday, Au-
gust IL. we will give at our school
house, known as The Thompson
or pheasant Ridge" school, one of
the best school entertainments and
farmers meetings ever held in this
part of our county. The day begins
promptly at nine O'Clock. The. Hon
Orable Edwin p. Morrow, II. C. An
derson, and William Clark Wilson
Of Somerset; Secretary Marshall E.
Vaughn, and other noted members
of Berea College Faculty; and the
advanced students of the Walnut
Grove school will be the principal
speakers. If you are interested in
the cause of education. you can not
afford TO miss the addresses to be
given by Secretary NJ. Z. Vaughn
and Superintendent Henry C. Ander-
son. If you want to raise better
hogs, sheep, cattle and corn, and So
farm that you will best serve your
country, you will hear our County
Agent, William Clark Wilson, who
has done so much for Pulaski County.
Women who love their children and
husbands. men who love peace and
prosperity, liberty and free democ-
racy, and the boys who are giving
their lives that these may not per-
ish, will endeavor to hear the thrill
ing addresses to be given by Ken
tucky's most noted speaker, the Hon.
Edwin p. Morrow. There are POI
citizens of this county who have, in
the past, been students Of Berea
College. They and you are invited
to attend this meeting on August IL,
and bring at least one personal friend
TO help eat the dinner which the
good mothers Of this community are
providing.
Sincerely,
Edward X. Cook and
Lena Isaacs, teachers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
MADISON COUNTY
Whites Station

Whites Station, August Monroe
Lackey of Richmond spent last week
with his cousin, James POtts.-Mrs.
Faris Maupin and little daughter re-
turned home last week from a visit
with her mother, Mrs. Stowe.-Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Potts, Luther
Maupin- and Mrs. Bob Maupin of
Richmond motored to Lexington
last Friday.-The Navy League Girls
OF Berea net at the home Of Mrs.
Potts last Wednesday and elected
The following officers Hilda Welch,
chairman, Bette Herndon vice.
chairman, Una Gabbard secretary,
Alice Potte treasurer - Miss Kath-
rine Adams of Richmond has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Goodloe.--
Mrs. n. l.. Potts entertained Mrs
Jay Lackey and Mrs. jennie Todd
Of Richmond to dinner last Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Todd and
children of Richmond spent the
week end at the home Of Mr.. Todd's
sister.-The ice cream supper which
was given at the home Of Jack Twige
last Saturday night was well attend
ed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
ARMY BREECHeS CHANGED.
Different Re- enforcement Adapted For
Officers Apparel

With foresight OF the hard service
expected OF our officers the quarter
master general at Washington has just
issued new specifications for breeches.
The shape OF the re enforcement has
been changed 10 a full crotch pad with
'front.' aud knee pieces Hereafter there
will he no difference In the breeches
for either the mounted or dismounted
service. Both will wear the reinforce
ment. hut this viii not involve the dis
caring ~ the breeches now being
sosn by officers
The ewiftsst Bird.
Though the petrol Is swift. the fris-
ate bird Is far swifter. seamen gener-
ally believe that the frigate bird can
start at daybreak with the trade winds
from the coast Of Africa and roost the
same night upon the American shore.
Whether this IL u fact has not been
conclusively determined. but II Is Ger.
tain that this bird Is the swiftest OF
winged creatures aud Is able TO fiy un-
der favorable conditions 200 miles an
hour Its appearance near land In
thought 70 portend hurricane.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

And here Lars Larsen burst into
tears. Il nm trying hard TO forS,o, II
all" he concluded brokenly "
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16
PULASKI COUNTY
Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove, August 10. Mrs.
Nerya Brunette of Ocala was the
guest of her sister, Miss Maggie
Price, of Etna, also Mr.. and Mrs. Bud
Price of Union last Saturday and
Sunday. She attended the revival
at Etna which was conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Morton. - Mrs. Harvey
Boomer and her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Charley Bloomer, visited our
school Friday afternoon. - Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Isaacs of Ocala attended
church at Woodstock Sunday. They
also visited their brother, DR.. G. w.
Isaacs, the same day. - Last Satur-
day the Boy Scouts" recently or
ganized by by Scout Master Edward
Cook of the Walnut Grove school,
proved themselves loyal, faithful and
efficient when they met on the
school yard and, by the help OF
Charley Boomer who hauled the
lumber, built seats for the big school
entertainment and farmers meet
ing that is to be held Saturday from
900 a. m. to 800 p. m. - The Amer
lean Red Cross is represented in this
community by Misses Lena Isaacs
and Bess DeBord, and Messrs. Willie
Carter and Edward Cook. - Messrs.
A. S. Farley, Otis Dallas, and Willie
Carter attended church Sunday at
Poplar Grove. - The Sunday School
at Walnut Grove is progressing
nicely with a large attendance. -
A singing school was organized az
the Hamm school house, Sunday.
Come next Sunday, a. IN.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-08-16

Kingston. August 9. 80 Miss Suda
Powell was the week end guest OF
the Misses Flannery. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Parks and family Of Cincin-