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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
OWN YOUR HOMES.

Tho nome owning spirit manifested
i'm Alexandria two-score years aSo
has long been on the wane. ana rom
nresent indications there is little ilke-
lihood that it will again be in evidence
as il was in the early seventies. Al
that time many men purchased stock
IN the several building associations
which flourished here then, and the
Younger. after having entered wed
lock, began to look around 1of
suitable houses, their object beng TO
nurchase the same, the building as
sociations furnishing the money which
was paid back monthly with inter-
est. Such associations were mutual
and all who owned stock participated
IN the dividends. Married men had
previously been compelled to pay
rent. and after having purchased
houses for themselves they pad but
a few dollars a year more than they
had previously paid in rent. After
several years the houses became
their property.
A far-seeing business man Of Alex
anaria was sitting in a BARRIERS
I shop about forty years ago waiting
his turn, when he entered INTO q
conversation with an acquaintance.
The utility OF business associations
! was being discussed, when the Alex
andria financier said. 4 know oil no
institutions which do more good IN a
community than building associations.
They enable people Of small means to
acquire homes. which makes them
better citizens. Having TO pay taxes
on real estate, they arc naturally
careful how they vote, and such arc
not likely to become wild reformcrs
or anarchists or lavish in the cX-
penditure OF public money. In short,
building associations play an import
ant part in making good class OF
citizens"
In this connection Baltimore
paper today called attention TO 5.
W. Straus, president OF thc American
Society for Thrift, who IS conducting
Homecoming campaigns in many
American cities.
Statistics Show that only about
one-half of American heads of fami-
lies own their own homes.
Mr.. Straus truly says that thc day
n man begins saving money for
home marks the cbginning Of new
and finer life for him than he has
ever known before. He is saving for
the most worthy object possible. The
home is the unit Of which the nation
is constructed. II is the solid fcun-
dalton on which society rests. 1t is
mans finest token of civilzaticm-it
is everything that a man might live
Tor or die for. In the vocabulary of
progress, il has no synonym.
Such a movement should he en-
Outraged everywhere, not only in the
cities but in the towns ard villages
of the land
Tie young man OF moderate means
VINO has just married does the wise
.thing when he starts to buy u home
as soon rs his honeymoon worries
are ever and he settles down 10 prac-.
teal life. IN very few cases has this
Young man been able 10 save enough
before his marriage to become q
home-owneE. 50 it is up to MIN to get
busy. IN the purchase of such 4
home The !:oung bride will take as
deep interest as the groom and as
paymens AFTER payment is made both
will rej2,cc that they are getting
rca"cr an& nearer TO the goal of their
ambition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
DEAD FOR THE SESSION.
Dry Leaders Themselves Hang up
Prohibition in the House.

Washington, Aug. 3.-National pro-
hibition by Constitutional amend
ment WAS hung up in the House yes
terday by the prohibition leaders
themselves.
The resolution to submit the pro-
posal TO the states, passed Yesterday
b. the Senate, was put out CT the
program for the present session and
will not come up until The regular
session in December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
FOR RENT --MacNair Apartment

FOR RENT --MacNair Apartment
house, 5l4 Cameron street, de-
lightful five room and bath apart
ment; all modern improvements;
hot water heat; e.ectric light fix
lures, attractive kitchen, gas range
with elevated ovens; cabinet: but
ler's pantry: five large closets;
janitor service; in fact one of the
most up to date apartments in the
city, with every convenience. Pos
session given in few days. Call
or phone Monroe and Marbury,
BOT King street. Bell phone 444.
lS3-lGt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
WHY is 4 PHOTOGRAPH

WHY is 4 PHOTOGRAPH
AND HOW?
Episode No. q
TIE SITTING
1T one time
Sitting for IA,
Photographic portrait
Was "a
Horrible Experience
Closely Associated
70 the Friendly
Offices Of
The Dentist
II nc good old days.
When they pulled EN-
By strappine one
In the chair
Modcru-day methods
Make il possible
70 absolutely guarantee
Painless photography
Sitting for
\ portrait
Now a-days-
Is rot an ordeal
Rather. it's a
Pleasant experience
Quick lenses
Rapid plates
And skillfull:--
Adjusted natural light
And above all else
our own
Attitudes
Make for
Faithful Likcnpsses,-
Under enjoyable
INSTANCES
We should be pleased
To serve you.--
THE JAMESON STUDIO
1926 King strict.
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Every copy of the Gazette is paid
for, either in cash or by service
rendered, consequently, there is no
free list of "dead heads" and the
CIRCULATION ;,issr Of far ggeater ysue
tosthe !.adye,riiserF Eff tRe3 goods you
offer are what they. should be, and
the price is right. your advertisement
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WANTED

WANTED At once book keeper;
one who has had experience III
double entry book keeping. Refer
ence required Answer to box s,
care Gazette. 1927.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
Classified Advertising

FOR RENT-Dwelling No. POP north
Columbus !. street, complete with
ali! modern conveniences. Location
one of the best in the city. Inspec
ton and possession given after
August /. Apply at Aliens drug
store, King and Washington streets
1S3-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03

IN intelligent person may earn $lG0
monthly corresponding for news
papers; so to $50 monthly in spare
time; experience unnecessary; 10
canvassing; subjects suggested.
Send for particulars. National Press
Bureau, Room 1921, Buffalo, N. 7.
1iS-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03

LOST-On street in Alexandria. door
key, large brass key for an old
fashioned lock. J. i. Chauncey,
stall No. ,. City Market. lS4-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
J. D. NORM0YLE
Realty and Investments.
Corner King and Royal Streets.
Bell Phone 564.
FOR RENT

CO., Cameron Street,
10 rooms, bath. ....... S3o.Go
SIS Duke Street,
70 rooms, bath. ....... 3o.Oo
20G Duke Street,
S rooms. bath, ........ $500
sos Prince Street,
10 rooms. bath ........ $500
SIS y. Columbus Street,
Flat, + rooms, bath -. 1920,
5l5 y. Columbus Street,
Flat, i rooms, bath 49,. 2O.GG;
IBIS King Street,
rooms, bath, .......... 1900
jl3 South Lee Street,
room frame, bath, large
yard .............. $1,000
l1I4 Cameron Street,
rooms, bath, .......... 1867
5l7 y. Henry Street,
13 rooms, bath, stable |
and shop ...... go. 1000
100 Prince Street, |
6 room frame, large lot 1900
32l King Street,
Flat, 5 rooms, bath 80. 1900
2O9 y. Payne Street,
6 rooms, bath ....... 1900
327 \. Columbus Street,
6 rooms, ............ 1900
307 n. Pitt Street,
6 rooms, gas. jO.Oo
Ill Prince Street.
8 rooms, ........,...., l0.DO
Braddock Heights, room
concrete, large yard, garage s25'
Al Queen Street, ; !. i
3 rooms, .............. o.on
2a- Wilkes Street,
8 roous, ............ $40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03

FOR SALE-A good livery horse
Call at COL King street. 1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-03
Bungalow
Aprons
and House
Dresses

Bungalow AproIis,. made of
checked percale or Bingham
with solid color trimmings;
button back, belt and pocket.
75c value. special at -. Sc
Odd Lots of House Dresses.
mostly Mendel's make, in ging-
ham. chambray and lawn.
Sizes So to AZ. Values up
81 80, specially priced at 7sc
House or Porch Dresses, made
of fine quality wolfe. Sizes So
TO 46. Specially priced at s1.95
Billie Burke Dresses made OF
fine quality wolfe. with large
collar, belt and pocket. $500
values, extra special at sizes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
Stock Market

New York, Feb. S.-An early setback
IN shippings on today's stock market
was concurred with another advance III
insurance rates and was followed by
further reversal in rails, high grade is-
sues yielding to lowest levels OF uae 9
present movement CANADIAN raale
lost all it's early recovery put stfens1 ~,
ened again later. Bethlehem stee,
added 21b points to its initial loss anu
the old stock fell 16 points with an en-
treme decline of over points II.
United States steel. Coppers anu
specialties Of practically all descriptions
we're down 3 to 4 points. Lower prices
were registered at noon, some issues
Then yerging upon weakness. lnIerna
tional bonds were lower, United hIns
doms establishing new minimums. Gov
eminent bonds also receded
New York, Feb. S.-Moderate unse..
Element was shown by the market At
,oday's opening, overnight aeVelop
ments particularly Germanys SUI
marine activities inducing fresh selll,s;
Fo,, the most part early recesslons ulu
NOT tend beyond fractions Notewor'ny
.Wcentions were Bethlehem Steel. ne"
stocls which fell 31h points, with loss
OF M for the rights ana po'nes 10,
Texas Company, lnternatlonai III.
and Allis Chalmers preferred. hails
we're better. Canadian Pacific recover,
ing points with for st. Pau. Uniteo
states Steel and equipments We're ais
posed to improve. The entire llst re
acted later, however, on heaViness OIL
shippngS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
The Sports Corner
mt. PLEASANT
PLAYS FRIDAY
LOCAL BASKET BALL FIVE TO
STACK UP AGAINST ASYLUM
CITY TEAM.

Coach Eigenmann has put his men
through two stiff practices this week
in preparation for the Mt. Pleasant
mix here Friday might. The girls team
will play Washington here the follow
ing evening.
The boys team played the working
boys class of the Y M. c. A. last nigh.
and defeated them 55 to 90 in fast
game. The working boys have defeat.
ed the second high school team twice
this season and thought that they could
give the varsity good scrap.
Some little gloom appeared in camp
when 1t was learned that the scrappy
center. Pete Hasletine was confined to
his bed on account Of sickness. This
disappeared however when Hasletine
put in his appearance at school this
morning. He says that he feels fine
and can give his man something to
think about. The rest of the team are
in excellent condition for the game and
are determined to give the Mt. Pleas
ant aggregation good drubbing.
The championship OF southeastern
Iowa depends on the game here Friday
evening. Mt. Pleasant appears to be
the strongest team in this section and
II the locals can defeat them, they will
have splendid chance of taking the
district title again this year.
The girls game also gives promise
of being a good scrap. Washington
was defeated at Fairfield last year for
the district title in fast game ending
Z to s. 1t is reported that they have
the same team this season and if they
nave. they will give Ottumwa the
hardest scrap they have had this year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
FIRST BOXING SHOW
UNDER NEW LAW HELD

Ottawa. H., Feb. s.-While deputy
sherifis were standing guard at the
state armory, the scheduled scene of
several fistic encounters. the belliger.
ents moved over to the Gayety the
alter and proceeded to settle their diff
fesences. Fifteen hundred fans went
along and saw the first boxing show
under Gov. Lowden's regime
Clint Flvnn of Chicago held Red
Dolan Of New Orleans even while
Packey Mcfarland was acting as the
third man in the ring. In the other
half Of the double windup Maurice
Flynn OF Chicago drew with Red Cole
Of ST. Louis. Both contests We're over
the ten round route
The matches at the armory were to
be for the benefit of c company Of the
third regiment The ministers associ.
alton voiced a protest and finally sent
a message to Gov. Lowden and the ad.
jutant general. The result was the
sheriff was notified to prevent the use
of the armory and the company Off.
GERS were warned not to use state
property for such purpose.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
IS PREPARED TO
COMBAT STRIKE

Chicago. Feb. S.-The Boston Ma
tional league club was prepared today
to combat the threatened baseball
strike should it develop President
Percy D. Haughton announced last
night .hat he had obtained options on
eight members of Glass AA clubs and
was seeking five more.
Contracts signed yesterday included
those of Herbert j. Pennock. pitcher
and Oscar jenkins, outfielder, with the
Boston Americans: Joseph W. Without
with the Boston Nationals Thomas
Leach, utility player with the Kansas
City American association club
Thomas Romanacha. outfielder with
the Cincinnati Nationals. and Ear
Smith. outfielder, and Jack McTigue
Welton Ehrhardt and Victor Aldridge
pitchers, with the Chicago Nationals
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
NEW MANAGERS
TO MAKE DEBUT
TWO LEADERS TAKE UP DUTIES
IN MAJORS; BARRY ONLY
PLAYING MENTOR.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb S.-Two new
managers will make their debut in the
major leagues this season The Amer
lean league will present Jack Barry
as the leader of the Boston club. He
will attempt to fill Bill Carrigan's
shoes and lead the worlds champions
to another pennant. Barry will be the
only playing manager in the league.
In the National league, Fred Mitch
ell will handle the Chicago club.
Mitchell will direct his club from the
bench.
AS player Barry ranks among the
best in the league. He has the dis
tinction of being the only player who
has taken part in six worlds cham
pionship series. Four Of these were
while he was a member Of the Phila-
delphia team and two with the club
which he is to lead the coming season.
Mitchell is veteran. He was a
pitcher and later catcher some
seventeen years ago when he broke
into the game. He acted as coach and
assistant to Manager George Stallings
of the Boston Nationals before coming
to Chicago.
The other managers of the National
league who are veterans are John J.
McGraw, Of New York and Stallings
of Boston. In the American league the
veterans are Hugh Jennings of De-
troit. Clark Griffith of Washington and
Connie Mack of Philadelphia. Miller
Higgins took hold of the st. Louis Ma
tionals in 1913 and Bill Donovan pilot
ed the New York Americans, and Will
bert Robinson the Brooklyn Nationals
year later.
The American league has two man
ayers who start their third season as
leaders They are Lee Foil of Cleve-
land and Clarence Rowland of Chi.
cago. Pat Moran. of the Philadelphia
Nationals. also is on his third lap
Fielder Jones, who piloted the ST.
Louis Americans. and James J. Cal
lahan. who lead the Pittsburgh Ma
tionals. are classed as among the later
leaders. having received their appoint
ments in 1916. Both, however. have
had previous experience as managers
Christy Mathewson also became a
manager last year when he went to
Cincinnati after years of service I'm.
der McGraw.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
Chicago Hay Market.

Chicago, Feb. SHAY market Re-
ceipts. 5SS tops: shipments. $50 tons
Offerings smaller and demand good
Market firm Choice timothy hay quot
able at $16M17. No. l at $l5@ 1850; No
2 at $14a14.50; No. 8 at $1Sm13.a0
Kansas. Oklahoma and Missouri prairie
hay-Choice, $15@15.50:e mo. ]. $14@15;
No. 9. S12.5o@13. Clover hay, $13 a IA. so
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin feedins
prairie hay. s10@11: packing hay. $s@
8: alfalfa hay, slSI23.
Sales We're: on track-No. timothy
One car at SIG: one car at ST. No.
. timothy-Eleven cars at $14.50. one cal
at SIS. No. 3 timothy-One car at SIS
Not graded timothy-Three cars a
$3.50. No. clover mixed-Two cars
at s14. Not graded prairie-One ca
Kansas at sl4, one car at $14.50, ont
car Nebraska at S13.
Free on board and switched--No
graded timothy-One car at $1i: ont
car at $3.50.
Straw-Rye straw quotable at 81 q
i11.5O. Old straw at $s.50@10. Whea
straw at $s.50@9.50.
Sales were: On track-Tangled rye
One car and part car at $l1. Wheat
Part car at $40.
Free on board and switched-Oat, on
2ar at $40.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
Latest Market Reports
SHARP DECLINE
SHOWN IN PORKERS

sharp decrease is shown in the local
hog markets today, all grades being ~
cents lower A few changes were also
made in other markets. Quotations are:
Hogs-(Furnished daily by John Nor
rell & Co.)-120@150, $10S5; 150@1S0,
$11.40: 100000 $11.50: 200 and over,
$11.60; packers, good SLIPS; fair $1O.S5
Sheep-Best lambs. $11.50 @12.50;
choice ewes, $7@S; fair to god ewes. -
@e.
Creamery butter. 400 soc; country
berries. qt.. soc.
ottumwa Hay Market.
and No light clover mixed. ssgs:
Butter! Eess and Poultry.
Butter fat-No. 1. 39c: No. 2, 3ec:
Poultry-(These prices paid to pro-
ducers, straight run hens, 16c; old
ROSTERS. &c; ducks, &c: geese. 1oc;
spring chickens 1910; old toms. lac;
No. / turkeys, o0c: No. 2. 14c; guineas,
Csc.
Eggs-Fresh country. 331-3c.
Creamery butter, asa 4sc; bulk. soc;
prints. country butter, 40@43c.
Wool and Hides.
Wool-Ciear. bright medium. 31@32c;
chaffy and slightly bury, 24126c: sem,
bury. 24@2Gc; hard bury, ITO 1sc;
line staple, 13@1sc; angora goat. long
light fine long staple. 24ueec: light
luster, 25@27c.
Hides-No. fully cured. 16c: No. l
green 15c: horse hides, No. !. $3.50: No.
2. $3.50; pony. SO: colt, 5oc@$2.
Bees wax-2Oc; No. taIlow, Sc: No.
2 tallow, &c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
WAR THREATS
HURT,SPORTS
MANY CONTESTS CALLED OFF;
COACH PUTS CLAUSE IN
CONTRACT.

Chicago, Feb. 8.-FOr the first time
in the history of athletics at the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania war clause
was inserted in an athletic contract
yesterday when the university re-en
gagged Robert C. Folwell as coach OF
the football team. It is asserted by
veteran athletic authorities that TINS
is the first time in the history OF the
country where war clause has f1g
ured in sports and it was question
last night whether or not certain base
ball players will not be confronted
with similar clause in future con
tracts.
In the agreement made with Coach
Folwell it is stipulated that the con
tract is void in the event Of war be
tween the United States and any 9th
er nation. The signing of Folwell ends
a controversy between the faculty on
one side and the students and alumni
on the other. The athletic board re-
fused to reappoint Fo1wel1 after the
latter's return from the Pacific coast
where the Penn eleven was beaten by
Oregon. It was claimed that Folwell
had not enforced proper discipline on
the trim, but students and alumni rails
ed such protest that the board was
compelled to rescind its action.
International complications also hi,
the naval academy yesterday when
it was announced at Annapolis that
four events scheduled for Saturday
nirht between the middies and -four
universities had been called of. The
events on the card were swimming
with Northwestern university: wrest
ling. with the University of Pennsyl
vania: gymnastics with Rutgers, and
fencine. with Yale.
The rule of the WASHINGTON author
tiles will. without doubt. mean the
cancellation Of all athletic events at
both Annapolis and West Point
Whether it will hit the civilian coaches
has not been decided. but these in,
strnctions would be super1uous If the
cadets and middies are not permitted
to entertain rival teams.
vhis never before has happened at
either academy. as the war of 1898
ca me too late in the season tn effect
indoor sports. although it shot the
baseball schedule full of holes at the
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
St. Louis Hay Market.

ST Louis. Feb. Shay market: Re-
ceipts OF AZ cars and included sc tim
othy and clover mixed. and alfalfa
Prices on timothy and clover mixed
were held on firm basis offerings
were limited ard demand of fair vol
ume. Prairie offered sparin2lV. though
demand is quiet and confined to good
grades, while feeling remains easy,
Glover scarce. high grades in limited
request and firm: ordinary and com
mon uuotah,v slow and weak. Alfalfa
of high quality Is in request and quot
ably firm. hnt none such on hand AT
present: medium and low grades. how
ever are dull and comparatively cheap
Sales: Glover miXed-One car com
mon at s12: one car No. . light mix
cd at s14 one car do. at s1!.50. five cars
No. medium to light mixed at SIS. one
car good No / heavy mi~"d at 1880.
one car choice light mixed at s15.75
switched: also one car part No. light
clover mixed at SIS and part high No.
clover at $3.50. Timothy-One car
threshed at SO. one do. at $1,000 one
do at 81: one car headed at $3.50.
one car No 2 at s1250: ane car and
part car scant No. . at S1S. one do d"
1880 three cars No. at S14. one No
. at S14.50 six cars and part car scant
No. l at SIS this side. East side and
delivered 70 TINS sue: one car otu'idi
No. at $3.50. two No. ] at SIS. No
high No I offered last sales at S1..
Prairie-One car ordinary No. l at sl3
two cars No. | at 1880 one car high
No. / at sl4 switched. Clover-One car
scant No. / at sic delivered to East
side: one car No. at 81 East side
switched: one car high No. at $3.50
East side. Alfalfa-One car ordinary
No. 2 at $3.50: Quote range at s14 to
$3.50 for No 3: SIG to $40 for No. .
and $50 to s22m22.50 for No. to
choice
Straw-Ouote on basis of latest sales
at IS to $3.50 ton for wheat or oats
Nothing reported sold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
Grain Review

Chicago, Feb. S.-Fresh downturns IN
the price Of wheat took place today.
largely as the result Of the unwarned
sinking of the British passenger liner
California. Aside from emphasizing
the chances Of further breach between
Germany and the United States, the
destruction Of the ship brought into
sharper notice than ever the difficulty
Of transporting grain to Europe and
made evident the likelihood of con-
tinued stoppage of export demand.
Word that all Dutch ports had been
closed by the Dutch ministry OF marine
gave an additional impulse tot bearish
sentiment. Opening prices which
ranged from the same az yesterdays
finish to a decline Of cents with May
at $16S to $1.69. and July at $1.46h
to $1.46A. were followed by material
setback all around.
Subsequently, rumors that export
demand was showing some signs OF re-
viving led to rallies. which however
We're not we'll maintained. The close
was weak at the same as Yesterdays
finish to Nc lower, with May ut sissy
to s1.69 and July at STAG to $1.46h.
Corn sagged with wheat. Selling
pressure, however. was not heavy. After
|Opening "a to Sc down, the market
rallied little but then descended lower
than before.
In the later dealings, recoveries We're
witnessed that We're due more or less to
the scarcity of country offerings and to
the lightress of receipts. The close was
firm at shade to 1sc net advance.
Oats had no independent action.
Trade was mainly of a local character.
Weakness Of grain and hogs put the
provision market on the downgrade.
Ribs especially were depressed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-09
PEORIA GETS TEN MEN.

Peoria. ILL.,, Feb. S.-Ten PLAYERS for
merry owned by Rufus Gilbert. owner
OF the Ierre Haute Central league club
became the property Of the Peoria club
OF the Three Eyes league Wednesda
accordlng to an announcement by Pre-
ldent Jack Ryan OF the Peoria Fan !
association. Gilbert came into posse S.
sion of the players last fall. Through
lack of financial support 1t is said, he
decided to place the players on the
market. The men purchased are:
Schultz. Laross. Gygli. Evers. Brown,
Schettler. Pohlman. Cramer, Gray and
Wright.