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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
FIRE PARTIALLY DESTROYS
DWELLING n DEL RAY

Boys shooting frecrackers is said
20 have been resonsihle Tor a fire
which at ! o'clock this afternoon par
tally destroyed one or the new houses
Just built in Del Ray by D. n. Rust,
jr. An alarm was sent here and the
chemical engine responded saving the
property from complete destruction.
It is said that boys were playing on
a back porch with irecrackers which
they discharged.
A family from Texas had just
moved their furniture into the house
preparatory to occupying the dwell
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
WESTERN INION HEAD RESTAURANT NOW OPEN
Not to Strike-Western Union Chief
Urges Loyalty to Government--Lo-
cal Offices Receive Copy of Message.

President Newcomb Carlton, of the
Western Union, last night sent out
the following to all employees regard
ing the threatened strike:
"In order that employees may have
full understanding Of present condi-
tions, it seems proper Cor me to say
that on the eve of the formation OF .
Western Union Employees Associa-
lion, the government is considering
taking over the telegraph lines be-
cause of the cnreat of an outside o.
ganizaton without membership in '''tr
forces. No one would pay any attcn-
tion to sach a threat were rot the Ea-
ton at war. 1t is therefore pertinent
to call attention to the governments
point of view on outside unions, as
expressed by Postmaster General
Burleson before the House commit
tee on Tuesday last, as follows:
"I have never opposed the govern
ment employees organizing, but if the
telegraph and telephone lines are
taken over the employees should not
be affiliated with any outside organi-
cation. The sole afiliation should oe
with the government. and no outside
organization should be allowed to in
1uence their action
"From the foregoing it would ap-
Dear that the policy of the company
IS precisely that OF the Postmaster
General. When our association is
formed, it is proposed that the COM
,anv make an exclusive contract with
under which the company will deal
With the association in matters relae-
;ng to wages, conditions of employ
nent, sick benefits. pensions, life in
;urance and any other matters af-
fecting the interests OF employees.
Meanwhile you may be urged to
10 something foolish by self-seeking
Individuals who hope 20 improve their
)wn position and such an individual
representing small union Of about
$500 members, largely Canadian, pro-
POSES en- his own authority, to call
gou loyal men and women of the
Western Union from your work in
order to defeat the association, which
you are ahou to form. ! am confidetls
,ou will answer this attempt b. ai
litional demonstration of your loyalty
20 your government by continuing at
your post of duty withut fear of criti-
ism by right-minded people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
Charlie Chaplin at Richmond

Charlie Chaplin will be seen at the
Richmond Theater tonight in the
great fun-producing picture The In
migrant" which has just been re-
issued. Harold Lockwood IN Lend
Me Your Name" highly entertain
ing picture. will also he shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
VA. PRESS ASSOCIATION

crate Program for Members of
Fourth Estate.
The thirtieth annual session o. the
Virginia Press Association will b."
held in Roanoke, Va, July IS and 10
and number OF newspaper men and
women from this section Of the state
have planned to attend.
Exercises will be held in the audi!
torium of the Roanoke Hotel begin
ming at 10 o'clock the morning of Jul;
Is, and will be opened with prayer BY
the Rev. G.. Otis Meade, Roanoke.
The program to be given follows:
Address of welcome-Charles VI.
Brown, mayor Of Roanoke; John
Wood, Chamber o. Comm =.
Response-R. A. Ander> rion:
presidents address; appoir, 50 Of
committees on nomination, h..
resolutions and membership; addi y
by the historian, Mrs. Bertha Gray
Robinson Martin; address, "The Re!a
ton of the business man to the Press
Edward F. Sheffey, Craddock-TerTy
Shoe Co, Lynchburg, Va: reminis-
cences. J. l.. Hart, Farmville; intro
duction cf resolutions and discussion:
automobile ride 10 Salem; guests Of
Sir E. y. Helms. proprietor Of the
Roanoke Theater.
Program for July l9-Address,
"The Government Press Bureau DR..
Douglas Freeman, News Leader. Rich
mond address. The War as the Press
Sees It.; business session. topics for
discussion. Subscription Rates +.
p. Rowe; advertising Rates George
o. Greene; Cost of White Paper" ].
c. Lattimer: "Railroad Transporta-
ton r. a. James: Good Of the AS
W. NcD. Lee. Open dis
cussion, reports Of committees. elec-
ticn of officers, appointment Of eXecu-
tive committee. adjournment; =. M.
trolley ride over tn. city: s p. A..
trip to Mill Mountain and entertain
mont al Rockledge Inn.
Present officers of the association
are: President. +. e.. Moseley. Dam
vivlle; vice presidents. ". +. Addison,
Lynchburg: R. A, Anderson, Marion:
W. S. Copeland, Newport News; W.
\. Land. Blackstone: Allen Potts,
secretary Charles B.
Cooke. Richmond: treasurer. O. ".
Fans. New Castle; historian. Mrs,
Bertha Grey Robinson Martin.
Orange; chaplain. ". r. Kennedy.
Lexington; Roanoke committee, Fl.
Powell Chapman, chairman; John
Wood. secretary; L. +. LookabllI,
treasurer: ". f. Thomas. c. d. Denlt,
Mrs. John w Sherman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
ANNUAL MEETING.

4 special meeting of the stock
holders of the McLachlen Banking
CORPORATION for the election of direc-
tors, the amendment of its bylaws
and other business. will be held at
No. 107 North Fairfax Street, Alex
andr;a, Va. on August II, 1918 at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
A. NJ. McLachlen, President
E. H. McLachlen, Acting Sec.
159-20t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
Big Eat Shop at Shipbuilding Plant
Opened With Large Number of Pa
irons Today--Can Accommodate
One Thousand at One Sitting

The big restaurant at the foot OF
Lee street, operated by Baldwlns, In
corporated, Of Springfield, New York,
Trenton, Bristol, Pa. and other towns
opened today with large attendance.
Much, favorable comment was heard
on the excellence Of the food and the
moderate prices.
Although the restaurant is operat-
ell primarily for the employees of the
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation and
will, therefore, remain open twenty
four hours day, citizens of Alexan-
dria, their friends and visitors are
invited to avail themselves OF the op
portunity that is afforded.
A large and efficient bakery is op-
Grated in conjunction with the res
'aurant. Today's blackberry pie made
a decided hit.
The restaurant Can accommodate a
thousand people at one sitting. Among
those who parJook 0f the noon lunch
were noticed many of the executives
of the shipbuiiling corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

democracy triumphant marched
before President Wilson last night.
Ten thousand soldiers, sailors, ma
yircs. women and children. represent
inc every nation allied against Ger
many. tramped hy the Capitol. The
GREAT procession was witnessed ny
more than 100000 persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
Notice.

There will be called Communlca-
ton of Alexandria Washington Lodge
No. %, A. F. and A. NJ. Monday even
inc July s, 1918, at s o'clock. Come
and greet the soldiers.
WORK.. c. and NJ. NJ. Degrees
Bv order of Worshipfui Master,
s. c. Uhler, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
FINANCIAL.
Coal for the Public Schools

Coal for the Public Schools
Bids for furnishing coal for the
city schools will be received by the
clerk OF the City School Board up to
- O'CLOCK: noon July 10. 1918. Coal
TO be delivered at the various school
houses within sixty days from date
and bids to be based on 1000 pounds
to the ton. Two hundred tons to be
r o. m. bltuminous, and thirty tons
anthracite will be required.
The right to reject any ana all bids
is reserved.
Gilbert J. Cox,
June 26, 1913. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

DR.. John /. Lewis, leading ply
sician of Montgomery county, Nd:
died suddenly Wednesday at his home
at Bethesda, aged 81 years DR.. Lewis
was native Of Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
Notice.

The stated convocation Of Mt. Ver-
non Royal Arch Chapter No. Ia will
be held in the Tabernacle Friday eve
ming, July 5. 1918. at 1870 o'clock.
Work, mark and past masters de-
gees.
A. G. Uhler,
Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05
CITY news in BRIEF
Hanpenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.
Mr. Charles Cornnell is i'll at his
res;dence in North Columbus street
with typhoid fever.

Mrs. Irene c. Boiling and Mr.. John
NJ gastin. both of this city, were mar
ried yesterday afternoon at the pars-
onage of the NJ. E. Church South. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
EDr. F. V. REGISTER, pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

In the Circuit Court for this GU! III
vacation today the will of the late a.
!T,e Row jameson was admitted to pro-
bate. Testator bequeaths his estate
to his wife, Mrs. A. Grace 1ainesoh'
and she qualified as eSecutrlx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mr.. Depew T. Cnauncey, now helo
clerk in the army, who is at present
stationed at Hoboken, N. j., spent the
Fourth of July with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Chauncey, Sos
Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mrs. William Haws, Of North Fay
ette street, is visiting her son and
daughter-in law, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Haws, at their home in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Among those who took part in the
pageant held in Washington last
night was Miss Elsie c. Herfurth,
this city, who danced the Highland
Fling"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

The weekly meetings at the Anne
Lee Memorial Home for the Aged will
be resumed at S o'clock tonight. Mrs.
Alfred G. Uhler will be the leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

The funeral of Bernard A. Scott
ten days old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Scott, who died yesterday,
took place this afternoon from the
residence Of his parents, 3O5 North
Pitt street. The Rev. R. W. White
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
Church, officiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mrs. Smith Chsiuncey is confined TO
her home, 619 South Fairfax street.
as a result of illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mrs. Walter S. Nicklin accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Margaret, and
son, Master Walter Nlcklln, IT, are are
visiting relatives and friends IN
Strasburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mr.. William Snluow, OF Pearlspurg
Giles county, spent several days in
Alexandria this week on legal busi-
ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mrs. Gardner L. Boothe and sons,
Masters Armistead and Gardner. will
spend the next two months at Fort
Erie, Ontario.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Capt. Conrad Johnson, son Of Nj.
and Mrs. John NJ. Johnson, arrived
safely overseas, according to word re-
ceived today by his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

Mr.. Frank W, Latham is confined to
his residence iii DUKE street by III
ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-05

CITY news in BRIEF
Hanpenings of Interest Both Genera
and Personal Gathered Aroune
Town.
Mr. Charles Cornnell is i'll at ms
residence in North Columbus stree'
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Irene C. Boiling and Mr.. Johr
NJ Yastin. both of this city, were mar,
ried Yesterday afternoon at the pars-
onaqe of the NJ. E. Church South. The
ceremony was performed by the Re'
gDr. f. v. REGISTER, pastor.
In the Circuit Court for this city IN
vacation today the will of the late a.
Tie Row jameson was admitted TO pro-
bate. Testator bequeaths his estate
20 his wife. Mrs. A. Grace Jameson,
and she qualified as eNecutriN.
Mr.. Depew T. Cnauncey, now helo
clerk in the army, who is at present
stationed at Hoboken, N. j., spent the
Fourth of July with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Chauncey, sos
Duke street.
Mrs. Smith Chauncey is confined to
her home, 619 South Fairfax street,
as a result of illness.
The funeral Of Bernard A. Scott,
ten days old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Scott, who died yesterday,
took place this afternoon from the
residence of his parents, 3O5 North
Pitt street. The Rev. R. W. White,
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
Church, officiated.
Mrs. Walter S. Nicklin accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Margaret, and
son. Master Walter Nicklin, jr., are
visiting relatives and friends IN
Strasburg, Va.
Mr.. William Snluow, OF Pearlsbufg
Giles county, spent several days IN
Alexandria this week on legal bust
ness.
Capt. Conrad Johnson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John NJ. Johnson, arrived
safely overseas, according to word re-
ceived today by his parents.
Mr.. Frank W, Latham is confined to
his residence III Duke street by i'll
ness.
Mrs. Gardner L. Boothe and sons,
Masters Armistead and Gardner, will
spend the next two months at Fort
Erie, Ontario.
Mrs. William Haws, of North Fay
ette street, is visiting her son and
daughter-in-law, MIR. and Mrs. John
w. Haws, at their home in Baltimore.
The weekly meetings at the Anne
Lee Memorial Home for the Aged will
be resumed at S o'clock tonight. Mrs.
Alfred G. Uhler will be the leader.
Among those who took part in the
pageant held in Washington last
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP o. FIGS
At ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
coNsTlPATEp.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, 1t is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevlsh, cross, listless. pale.
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverlsh, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea, full of cold, give q
teaspoonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have we'll, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative :"
they love its delicious taste, and It
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown.ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company. Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

Experiment has proved that every
ton of coal burned makes unfit for
breathing 100000 cubic feet Of air. :.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

'What I don't understand is this"
said Mr.. Jagsby, as he reached home In
the wee sma' hours. II told Sam at
the poker club to tell you was not
there and he said. BOSS. dey amt no
use tryin' to fool de missus, cause she
done got de goods on you.'"
"Oh, that's easily explained" an
swered Mrs. Jagsby. when he started
to say you were not there I told him
you were sitting right in front of the
telephone and could see you. "-Birm-
ingham Age-Herald.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
SPANISH INFLUENZA
Do Not Fear When FISHING
Z German or q Cesnl
By DIR. N. COOK,

BY DIR. N. COOK.
The cool fighter always wins and 10
mere 10 no need to become panic.
stricken. Avoid fear and crowds. Nx.
ercise In the fresh air and practice the
three &c: A Clean Mouth, a Clean
Skin and Clean Bowels. To carry OF
the poisons that accumulate within the
body and to ward of an attack Of the
Influenza bacillus. take a good liver
regulator to move the bowels. Such q
one is made up Of May-apple, leaves Of
aloe. root Of jalap, and is to be had
at any drug store, and called 'Pleasant
Purgative Pellets"
ia bad cold develops. 60 to bed, wrap
up well. drink freely Of hot lemonade
and take hot mustard foot.bath.
Have the bedroom warm but wen ven.
tilated. Obtain at the nearest drug
store "Anuric Tablets" to flush the
Kidneys and control the pains and
aches. Take an "Anuric. tablet every
two hours, together with c6pious drinks
OF lemonade. Il true case Of influ-
enza, the food should be simple. such a.
broths, milk. buttermilk and ice-cream ;
but 1t is important that food be given
regularly in order to keep up patients
strength and vitality. After the acute
attack has passed, which Is generally
from three to seven days. the system
should be built up by the use Of q good
iron tonic. such as '.Irontic" tablets, to
be obtained at some drug stores, OF
that weu known bIood-maker and
herbal tonic made from roots and barks
OF forest trees sold everywhere az Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
Or. J. II. RlNpLAvs (speelaIIst),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.
Pick ana Shovel Important,

Pick and Shovel Important.
When the American infantryman
landed in France, particularly those
who had not been taught modern
methods Of trench warfare before
leaving the States, and was handed a
pick and shovel to be included In his
fighting equipment he was astonished
at first. But the young man was adept
at learning, even with pick and
shovel, although many of them at
home had been clerks and held SINH
Lar positions, and now those tools are
the most highly priced of all.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

Only the simple life is honorable or
even decent today.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
Draft podeer.

Draft Dodoer.
"The prima donna Is on the war
path again." said the stage manager.
'Whnt's the matter nOw?" asked the
impresario.
"She says she feels q draft In her
dressing room"
"Umph! Shed better consult that
young husband of hers. He's the most
successful draft dodger know"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
.ZA M

Just as soon as you eat tablet or
two Of Pape's Diapepsln all the dys-
pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis
tress ends. These pleasant, harmless
tablets Of Pape's Diapepsin never fail
to make upset stomachs feel fine at
once. and they cost very little at drug
stores. Adv.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
Very Little Change.

ut don't pear to make much differ
ence at our house whether the clock is
turned back and the time made an
hour later or not" said Gap Johnson
of Rumpus Ridge Ark. "There hain't
no perversion in nature or law for
turning the stomachs Of my fourteen
children back an hour, and they begin
yelling for their breakfast at the ap-
p'inted time. regardless of the clock"
kansas City Star.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
EAT A TABLET!
DYSPEPSIA GONE
PAPE's DlAPEPsIN INSTANTLY
RELIEVES SOUR, Classy OR
ACID sToMAcHs.

When meals hit back and your stom-
ach is sour, acid, gassy, or you feel full
and bloated. When you have heavy
Jumps Of pain or headache from indi-
gestion. Here is instant relief!
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

lnvents oevice'tor Catching sue..
A farmer of jersey county, Illinois.
is the inventor of device with which
he claims to have caught IS bushels Of
grasshoppers in single day.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28
II May Take Wings.

Bess-So Van Speederly has inherit.
ed million? How long will 1t last
him?
Bob-That depends. II he blows 1t,
ten years; If he invests 1t, about five.
Town Topics.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

Miss Florence Romaine recently be-
came 'first-class" bootblack in Mus
catine, la.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

Fargo School Of Auto and Gas fnQ|neeng
MfS s$ e :: =. 4 % e @ s
% - ss : As IS 2 &c s s% ss AZ @
SaSsSs
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

Headaches, Bilious Attacks, Indigestion, ass
e p y f. S, 49, AS '' c'a'
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-11-28

-Four hours Sleep out of "a is enough
for the elephant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
AN UNLOOKED-FOR CELEBRATION

pose now that they are all going home.
III have to go too. It's no fun to
have a fire alone"
Without a thought for safety. he
threw the matches aside and ran off to
join the crowd.
Hardly had they gone a hundred
feet. when a queer sound made then:
turn
And what do you suppose they saw?
Fire. Great piles of flaming fire.
The matches Tom had tossed so
carelessIy aside. had taken fire some
way, no one ever knew quite how, and
the great piles of leaves were flaming
At first the children were delighted!
They thought they were going to have
their much wanted fire after all
But so quickly they could never tel.
how it happened the fire spread from
the dry leaves to the grass and ran
racing toward the house.
That was more than the children
had bargained fort
Screaming and crying they ran for
help.
It was not long in coming. Men
and boys, volunteer fire lighters and.
in a few minutes, the real firemen
came hurrying TO the spot and the
fire was put out before any real harm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

shouting and making faces at us.
''Wallie called TO Riki San. our
sturdy coolie-man, to stop, and in
spite of all I could say, he got GU.
and walked towards the Dye Mans
Place. Riki San sat down and lit his
pipe as calm and matter-of-fact as if
nothing made any difference to him.
LAS Walle came up. the dye mans
boy took up a c;od of earth and threw
it at him with yells which sounded
like 'Ka-ta-ka-ta- ka-ta! Then he ran
swiftly over a tiny bridge which was
laid over the ditch and, once safe on
his side, he pulled the bridge over
after him and then began to throw
stones.
Waffle was not slow in gathering
stones and throwing them too. In a
minute a big, quiet crowd gathered
girls with babies tied to their backs
and plenty of middle-sized children
collected to see the fight. One of the
dye mans boys stones hit a little girl
She didn't cry, but went quietly away
which was very sensible. but WaIlie, l
could see, was more furious than ever
at the dye mans boy.
Pretty soon, Wallie got tired of
throwing stones because the dye mans
boy always lodged behind one of the
drying boards and never got hit. be-
sides he was afraid he would be late