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The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
SEEK $4,000
TN DONATIONS
TO Y. NJ. c. A.
Business Men Devote Time
to Making Up Budget
Deficit.

During the past week a group of
Washington business men have
been working by personal solicita-
tion to make up the annual bud
get of the Washington Y. NJ. C.
A. This budget is s1s5.ooo and s12,-
600 is needed in subscriptions.
These men have been working in
teams, under the leadership of C.
A. Aspinwall, NJ. o. Chance. W. W.
Warwick, Daniel Fraser. William
A. Rawlings, Edward E. Clement.
Charles p. Light and Arthur D.
Call.
In addition to its regular work,
and aside from that carried on
through the war council. in camps
and cantonments, the Washington
association has borne a heavy bur-
den since war was declared in do
ing its part to meet the needs of
the thousands of young men who
have come here. The uniform of
the United States or its allies in
itself is a card of admission to the
Y. NJ. c. A.
Methods of Service.
OOInc VI lne ways IN WHICH lne
men who will fight for democracy
have been served is shown by the
following extracts from the asso-
citation records.
Eleven thousand soldiers and sail
Ors used baths in the last month; :;
5000 letters a week have been writ
ten at the association building by
soldiers, sailors and members; 1O,-
furnished each week for this cor
respondence; an average of $50
men who are not members call for
their mail daily.
1t is estimated that the additional
service rendered by the association
on account of the increased num-
ber of clerks and soldiers in the
city costs approximately $500 per
month.
some Other Features.
Aside from these features, 5000
persons a month attend religious
services under the association aus
pices; 500 boys are included in the
membership; positions were found
for 400 men last month; 5000 have
been directed to lodgings in the
last six months; more than 1000
students now are in the educational
classes; there are $500 members at
the central branch and 5000 men,
daily use the building; a large
writing room has been equipped at
the central branch, 1886 G street,
for use of men in the service.
Some Of the departments are self
supporting. such as the physical,
educational, dormitory and railroad
branches while the following are
not self supporting: religious work.
boys work, housing bureau, en-
ployment work and the Twelfth
street branch for colored men and
boys.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
Taft Praises Founder
Of Hampton Institute

Hampton, Va. Jan. T.-William
Howard Taft. president of the board
of trustees of Hampton Institute. to-
day eulogized Gen. Samuel Chapman
Armstrong, founder Of Hampton
School, as the man who launched the
struggle OF a race which indicated
its citizenship and justified equality
of opportunity.
He declared that the successor OF
Armstrong. Hollis Burke Frissel. with
vision of increased usefulness. per-
sonified the Hampton spirit.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
VAST POWERS
AS WAR BUYER
TO STETTINIUS
Scope Of Authorities Out
lined in. Department Or
ders; Aides Named.

Edward r. Stettinius will be given
free hand in his gigantic task of
systematizing army purchases. His
duties and powers are outlined in gen.
eral orders No. 5. made public last
night.
The new Surveyor General of Sup
plies has behind him the authority
vested In the Director of Purchases.
Col Palmer L. Pierce. who. as rssi-'-
ant chief of staff. has many delegated
powers of the Secretary of War,
Reorganization of the Bureau of
Purchases will create four sections.
Mr.. Stettinius, surveyor general,
will preside over the section of sup
plies.
DR.. Leonard p. Ayres will be in
charge of the information and statisti-
cal section.
The fiscal section is headed by DR..
Milo r. Maltbie.
The section of organization and
methods will be under r. r. Mont
gomery. Sc
Col. Pierce, Director OF Purchases,
has as his four staff assistants Lieut..
Col. Douglas !. Mckay. w. +. Will
loughby, Col George H. Estes, gen.
eral staff, and Mai Guy Kent. gen.
eral staff.
For War Period. (
The Office of director of purchases
is created for the period OF the war
With his wide experience and init
mate knowledge of industrial condi-
tions, Surveyor General Stettinius
will shoulder the principal burdens
Of the bureau. AS a member Of the
firm OF J. p. Morgan C Co.. he had
sole charge OF the allied purchases
in this country. Col. Iierce's posi-
tion in the section will be of a sup
ervisory character.
The function of the office Will be to
oversee generally the procurement
of munitions and supplies OF every
kind, whether by purchase, manu-
facture. or otherwise.
The section will have direct sup
ervision of all those activities having
to do with the procurement of an ad-
equate supply of raw materials, for
use either as much, or in finished sup
plies, drawing of contracts for sup
plies. with the following up of pro-
duction. with plans for increasing
production, and with the inspection nj
finished products"
Coordination Is Sought.
This bureau will represent the army
in all arrangements made for CO.
ordinating the procuring activities
coming under the Jurisdiction of the
War Department with other branches
of the government service.
The bureau of purchases is charged
with the duty of providing that all
arrangements made for the purchase
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
Train Kills Two in Car.

Canton, Ohio, Jan. 27-John Buhoup,
of Canton. and Roy Miller, of Union
town, Pa, were killed and eighteen
other seriously injured, two perhaps
fatally, tonight when a Pennsylvania
train crashed into a street car. which
had become stalled on a street cross
ing from lack of power. The car was
carried 100 yards before the train was
stopped.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Midnight, Is; a. m. q; { a. m, Ii; a. m,
a a. m. %; 10 a. m. 30; II noon, 70; 2 z. m,
a; 4-p. m, 70; D. m. %; D. m, 30; 10 m.
% Highest, IS; lowest, 10.
heiatlTe humdity-s a. M. 81; .. m, S.;
p. m, 70. Rainfall Is D. m. TO sp. M nj
Hours Of sunshine, 0. Per cent of possible sun
shine. o.
Departures-Accumulated deficiency of tenn
perature since Janpay I. 1918, -2ss; deficiency
OF temperature since January l. 1918, -ze. Ac-
eunnated deficiency Of Precipitation since Jan.
uary ]. 1913, -0l5; deficiency Of Trec;ritatin
since January l. 1918, us
Temperature same date last ysar-Hishest, 2;
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28

of supplies for the use of the Ameri-
can forces in this country and in Eu-
rope shall be correlated and otherwise
scheduled as most effectually to for
ward the military program, and
otherwise to facilitate industrial
activities
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District OF Columbia and Maryland: Snow
today; tomorrow, probably clearing; continued
cold; increasing northeast winds today.
virginia: Snow today in north. snow or ice
storm In south portion; tomorrow, probably
clearing; continued cold; northeast winds on
the coast today. becoming strong.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28

Indian River orange groves.
A great deal Of money has
been spent on the property,
making the Hotels equaI TO
the best hotels I'm the State.
Fine hunting, wild turkey,
duck. quail. taeksnipe and
deer; also M good fishing m
there In to be had I'm Florida.
One Of cur greatest sttrae-
lions In the Golf Courses one
nj fhe hest I'm the south. Boat
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE rARIEs

Itomlled by The United States coast and
Geodetc suney.l
Iodsl Low tide. 3:II a. m. aud so o. m.
hlsh tide. sSe q u. and sls ,. m.
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ROCKLEDGE, FLA.

ReekIedge Florida located
mile
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Manage Of GranH Hdcu N H.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-28
RESORTS.
. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.
Americas Famous AD-Year Resort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
LAMsoN's MARKET REPORTS.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co., 2o3
Masonic Temple: Phone 13S.

Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co., 2o3
Masonic Temple: Phone f5S.
Chicago, April 4.-Corn-The May
delivery held firm most Of the day under
the influence of. light receipts a good
demand in the sample market and
buying by houses with eastern connec-
ticns. Late in the session part Of the
advance was lost when oats declined
and early buyers took profits. The
quality Of the rain continues to i'm
prove, bGt tha movement gives evil
dencs az Fa-..i,es off, as farmers are TAX
ing every advantage for good weather
to pursue field work.
Oats-Oats were unsettled and
very irregular, with the advances based
on a continuation of the seaboard de-
nland and the declines resulting from
an over-bought condition, favorable
weather prospects and the progress of
seeding, fair consignment notices and
the realization that the embargoes
against shipments east were still in
effect. Resting figures showed little
change from last night.
Provisions-Product was easy under
scattered liquidation in the May de-
liverles, which showed a tendency to
work to a wider discount under the
July. This was due probably to the
large stocks at western packing points.
Stocks-Stocks exhibited more life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
stunfs TO supply the army and navy
during the war. l4t

stuns to supply the army and navy
during the war.
"The limited control thru the food
administration Of said packing INDUS
tries Is so ineffective, and the al
lowance Of a profit to the packers
above all losses Is unreasonable and
difficult to carry out, owing to the Pc
culiar forms Of bookkeeping employed
by the packers, to arrive at the profit
allowed by the government"
Control Demanded.
The enacting clause Of the resolution
is as follows.
BE 1t resolved, by the senate Of the
United States of America that the
United States government take over.
control, and operate all the establish
ments known and designated as pack
ing, houses or packing plants now ex-
listing in the United States, to the end
that the greatest and most complete
service to the people and to the coun-
try be obtained during the period OF
the present existing war;"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
6hedae Me,1ea Noaea.

Emery Strickler. Of Batavia, M
Miss Grace Strickler.. Of MAXWELL
spent Saturday and Sunday with ref
atives at this place. I N
Charles Walker and family haven
moved into the property they pur3o
chased Of Mrs. Blink, and the Kohl
family has, moved into the WalkeTse
property. II
Mr.. and Mrs. Reagon, Of MaxwelBe'
spent Easter at the James Stricklej
home. =
Mrs. H. Krohn spent Saturday 4
Marshalltown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Crowley an
Miss May Ferguson, Of State CenteH
were in Rhodes Sunday. a@ -
Clifford Emery and his motheI n
motored to valeria and spent Easte3e)
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krohn, of Perry. spent \
Easter with their son and family, Al
this place.
Mr.. ~Kohlenburg returned Saturday
from few weeks visit with relative|
in the eastern part Of the state.
The neighbors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ko!A o.
gave them a surprise last Fndayfe
evening. Ter
N. M. Everhart, Of Collins was aed
Rhodes caller Tuesday. III
The Master programs given in tibet!
M. E. church Sunday morning and IN J
the M. p. church in the evening. weres
we'll attended. lie
Fred Jackson Of Minnesota was I'M
town few days this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
VISIBLE STOCKS SHOW BIG DE-
CREASE OVER LAST YEARS
TOTAL.
SEABOARD DEMAND
AGAIN IN EVIDENCE
Corn Reflects Demand For Oats and
Increasing Call For Corn Flour BY
Increase in Prices at Outset-liqui-
dating Sales Tend to Weaken Pro-
visions Market.

Chicago, April 4.-Oats developed
fresh strength today largely owing to
notice of the fact that the visible sup
ply was noticeably less than a year
ago. Besides seaboard demand again
was in evidence and there was con-
tinued low temperatures. The OPEN
ing. which ranged from a to Is ceN
higher. with May at S512 to s5S, was
followed by slight reaction.
Corn.
Corn reflected the demand for oats
and the increasing demand for corn
-four. After opening Is to 4 cent up,
with Nav at $125a to s1.26, the mar
ket scored little further gain.
Predictions that receipts next week
would be light brought about higher
prices, which, however, failed to last.
The close was steady y to y cent net
advance.
Provisions.
+. I.io,1idating sales weakened proVl-
sions. The pressure by holders was
chiefly on lard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
Rance Of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, April T,
Corn-May opened at 1.257s; high
est, 1861; lowest, 1865; closed,
1858.
Oats-April, highest SO. lowest,
s9A closed, Ss1a; May opened at s. Z;
highest, s57s; lowest, S4H; closed,
-S5A.
Pork-May, highest. 1920; lowest.
$500; closed, 4S.05.
Lard-May opened at 1895: highest,
1886: lowest, 25.77; closed, $3.50; July
opened at 26.2O: highest, $500; lowest,
2605; closed. 1910.
Ribs-May opened at 24.42; highest,
2442: lowest, 2427; closed, 24.32; July
opened at 24.s2; highest 24.92; lowest,
24,77; closed 24S2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
COcHRANE AGAIN INDICTED.
Alleged Threats Result in Murder
Charoe Beino Revived.

Cedar Rapids, April 4.-The alleged
threats of Ulysses Cochrane to kill
another man resulted in his indict-
ment by the county grand jury to-
day on charge of first degree MUIR
der. In July, 1915, Cochrane, who is a
blacksmith at Center Point, shot and
killed Wayne Hoagland during quar-
rel. He was Indicted on charge Of
manslaughter but the indictment was
amended to charge carrying concealed
weapons. and he was convicted. Later
the supreme court set aside the ver-
dict.
Two weeks ago he had trouble with
another man at Center Point. and it
was alleged he threatened to kill the
man. The prosecutor then went into
the former case and two new wit
nesses were secured. He was then in
dicted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
MASON'S 237th GRAND
MARKET SALE
UNION, IOWA
TUESDAY. APRIL 9th

At 10000 o'clock a. m. sharp, at our
heated, seated and electric
lighted sale pavilion.
NOW LISTED-About IS bushels Of
1915 seed corn; 10 yearling steers and
heifers; some cows and heifers; some
household goods; two-row corn pillow
and other articles.
List your horses, cattle, hogs sheep.
poultry, potatoes, seed corn, fence
posts, wood household goods farm
machinery, anything you have to sell,
at once
Best Market on Earth
The total of our last three days
sales was about $4,000 and they were
hummers.
A. P, c. G. and w. s. MASON
Auctioneers and Managers
Union, Iowa.
Our big rush of sale work is now
over and we can handle sales Of any
kind anywhere on earth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN
SENATE CALLING FOR FED
ERAL SUPERVISION.
KANSAS BACKING MOVE
coNFERs WITH WILSON
Senator Kenyon Favors Action Under
Present Laws, Which He Says Are
suffieient-Resolution Charges Pack
ina Concerns With Controlling and
Boosting Prices.

Washington, April - Senator
Thompson, of Kansas, who recently
| addressed letter to the president
| urging him to take over the packing
plants Of the country under the war
power Of the government, yesterday
introduced resolution providing for
government control of packing houses
for the period Of the war.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on agriculture, which is en-
gagged in formulating report contain
| ing constructive recommendations on
control Of the meat problem.
After introducing his resolution SEN
ator Thompson announced that he had
| an appointment to discuss it with
President Wilson at the White House
this afternoon.
Kenyon For Action.
In view of the fact that the president
recently appointed special commits
sion, headed by Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Houston, to formulate plan for
dealing with the meat and packing
house questions in all their complex
ties, it was the opinion Of members
Of the senate committee that the
Thompson resolution will not be
recommended for passage, altho Sen
ator Thompson is member of the
committee.
Senator Kenyon, OF iowa, repub-
lican member OF the committee also is
a stanch advocate Of government con-
, troll Of packing plants. and believes 1t
may come as result OF the study
which the presidents commission is to
give the matter.
IT believe the president has ample
power now to take over the packing
houses" Senator Kenyon said. ri
have urged him to. do It. The Thomp-
son resolution is unnecessary, in my
opinion"
Blames for Hioh Prices.
Senator Thompson's resolution sets
forth in its preamble that the price
OF meats controlled by the packing
Industries have become so high that 1t
is difricult for people Of limited means
or for lahorers working for daily wages
to purchase in sufficient quantities to
properly sustain life. provoking dis
satisfaction among the masses Of the
people. Other sections declare:
1.-THE packing plants under private
control seem powerless to so control
and regulate the labor employed in
their plants as to keep them contented
and satisfied. without striking and re-
sorting to violent methods to redress
their grievances.
1.-THE hieh prices and unreasonable
monopo1istin control by the packers
have greatly increased the cost of food
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04

and q better tone today, several issues
advancing point or two on account
of special attention by traders. The
general public, however, was still In a
waiting mood and as result the
transactions were in small volume
Little was heard from the war zone,
but a feeling exists that sharp fighting
will again develop at any moment. and
this is what deters investors from put
ting their surplus capital into the
shares of American industries which,
generally, are working at full capacity.
Northwest cars-Minneapolis, 127;
Duluth, 2; Winnipeg, 244.
Clearances-Wheat 1S5,o0o corn,
102 900; oats, 5000
Estimated cars-Wheat, 6; corn, 165;
oats, 167.
RANGE OF PRICES.
Prev
J;~h T1nco
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
MINES REPUBLICAN, MAI,sHALLToWN IOWA, APRIL 1918
LOCAL MARKETS.
Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall.
town Merchants.

Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall.
town Merchants.
The following prices are quoted BY
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain
and produce.
George McCord quotes the following
prices:
Butter-42.
Eggs-31.
Benedict Flour and Feed Company
will pay the following prices at their
place Of business in this city. subject.
however. to market changes:
Corn-1.20.
Oats-S4.
The following market quotations are
furnished by H. Willard, Son & Co.:
Clear medium native wool-5S@57.
Coarse and low-450 50.
Heavy. fines
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
OMAHA CASH GRAIN.
Chicago Produce.

Chicago, April 4.
Butter-Lower; creamery. $40 o1s.
Eggs-Unsetued; receipts, 22,lo2
cases: at mark, cases included, 81 a
32k; ordinary firsts, 32@321a; firsts,
SO q 3312.
Poultry-Alive, unchanged; young
roosters, %.
Pork-Cash, nominal.
Lard-Cash, 25.70.
Ribs-Cash, 23.42@23.9o
Rye-No. 2, 2.S1@2.S2.
Barley-1.60 11.95.
Timothy-5.0O @S.25.
Clover-2S. 00@ 31.00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
Mis-. Wakefield Re- elected.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, April An one Of the most
harmonious conventions imaginable
Miss Maude Wakefield was reelected
county superintendent Of schools OF
Story county yesterday afternoon at
salary advanced from $1,000 to $1,000
per year and the salary OF Miss nellie
McNichols was advanced from SIS to
$50 per month,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
Circus All Their Own.

David ant jean were playing circns
parade when a third playmate, evil
IDENTIFY not welcome, arrived on the
scene and wanted to take part, too.
When David's mother insisted that the
newcomer be allowed to join In the
play David said: "All right, Charles,
you be the man that stands on the
sidewalk and watches the parade go
BY"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
HOG VALUES TEND LOWER BE.
CAUSE OF LACK OF DEMAND
FROM EASTERN MARKETS.
LIBERAL SUPPLIES LEFT
OVER FROM WEDNESDAY
Cattle in Moderate Supply and Meet
With Ready Sale at Steady Prices
sheep in Good Demand-Revisw OF
Market conditions-currsnt Quota
tier. at Live Stock Centers.

Chicago, April 4.-Hog values tended
downward today as a result OF falling
off in shipping call and because OF the
liberal leftover supply.
Combined receipts Of hogs Wednes-
day at the eleven markets 100000, be-
ing $1,000 less than week ago, $4,000
more than a year ago and $4,000 more
than two years ago. Chicago alone had
1900 less than previous wednesday,
700 less than a year ago and $500 less
than corresponding Wednesday year
ago.
January. February and March re-
ceipts of hogs at Chicago stotck yards
totaled 1921, COL, or 77,414 more than
corresponding three months Of 1871
The average weight the first three
months of 1918 was 230 pounds, or y
pounds per head increase over cores
ponding three months Of 1917, being
total of 70,7S3,227 pounds equal to over
$4,000 hogs of last years average
weight.
Cattle.
Cattle met with ready sale.
Receipts Wednesday were increased
from $500 to $500 by 10 o'clock, but
even the latter number was much
smaller than expected. The supply was
around 1000 smaller than last Wednes-
day and less than half as large as
year ago. Three days arrivals totaled
$500, nearly 10000 less than same
period last week and 5000 more than
corresponding time a year ago.
VII rnoaipaa An
900, or 1000 more than week ago and
1000 more than the corresponding
Wednesday a year ago. Combined Of
ferngs for the first half Of the week
totaled $1,000, or 5000 less than
same period last week and $4,000 more
than corresponding three days year
ago.
Sheep.
Sheep were in good demand and Of
ferings found ready sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
New York Produce.

New York, April 4.
Butter-Quiet; receipts, 1904 tubs;
creamery specials, 42@42k; creamery
extras, 41641R; extra firsts, 400 4oA;
ex.ra. seconds, 2s@39h.
Cheese-Irregular: receipts, 2,2o5
boxes; state whole milk fresh special,
white or colored, 24@25h; average
fancy, 23624A.
Eggs-Unsettled; receipts, 41,942
cases; fresh gathered selected extras,
80: extra firsts. 35h @3s; firsts, 1914 q
So; seconds, 32G33.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
LENRooT's LEAD 1869.
Late Returns Increase Winners Lead
Over Opponents,

Milwaukee, April 4.-The latest. tho
incomplete returns from Tuesdays
election give CONGRESSMAN Irvine l..
Lenroot, republican, a plurality Of H.
$50 over Joseph F.. Davies, democrat
Additional returns reported during the
night swelled Lenroot's vote to 1924,
Davies to 1861, and credit Victor L.
Berger. socialist, with 103.431.
Mayor Hoan. reelected mayor OF
Milwaukee, had plurality Of 21,211.
according to complete returns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
German in the Discard.

Special to TlmeS- RepuDIlCan.
Nevada. April AT a meeting OF
the Nevada Independent district school
board held here on March % the board
took action upon the teaching Of Ger
man in the public schools in the future
and decided to withdraw it from the
course. This action on the part OF
the board anticipated the circulation OF
a petition which is being passed about
the city this afternoon asking for the
discontinuance Of the teaching OF that
language in the schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
CHICAGO Cash Grain Close.

Chicago, April 4
Corn-No. . yellow, 100; No. 3
yellow. 1.6561.75: 7sNo. 4 yellow, 1.55
m1.62; No. ) yellow, 1.40@1.46; No. s
yellow, 1.15@ 1.4l.
Oats-No. white, s1A92A stan
dard, 9299212.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-04
Envy.

We see how much man has, and.
therefore, we envy him; did we see
how little he enjoys, we should rather
pity him. To~envy a man is to place.
yourself instantly beneath him.-Ey'
change.