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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Washinoton Comment.

Washington, May 16.-lssuance OF
official communiques by Gen. Pershina
puts into practice the recently an
nonnced policy Of the war department
that all news or the operations of this
American expeditionary forces must
comes from American headquarters in
France. The daily conmunique will
supersede weekly review of military
operations issued by Secretary Baker,
which was discontinued fortnight
ago.
Secretary Baker on his visit TO the
American troops In France discussed
the subject with Gen. Pershing and at
that time issued an order that all
news regarding the American expedi-
tionary forces in France must come
from Pershing's headquarters. Prac-
ticaly the only news since then OF the
activities Of the American forces has
reached the folks at home through
newspaper dispatches. For time the
issuance here of American casualty
lists was stopped on a rHlsundcrstand-
ing of the order. but later the lists
were resumed.
While number OF reports are re-
ceived daily at the war department
from Gen. Pershing, no military infor-
nation other than the casualty lists
is made public here.
Evidence OF Progress.
Reference in the initial communlque
to the success of American fiicrs was
tho first official intimation received
here that American squadrons are pa
trolling sectors held by Gen. Pershing
or by his troops jointly with the Brit
ish and French. II is taken as evi-
dence of the completion OF at least
part of the aviation program.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
ENGINEER KILLED AND
FIREMAN FATALLY HURT
Engine of Freight Train Jumps
Track Near Haleyville.
Alabama.
international News scrvlceJ

Haleyvillc, Ala, May i6.-Whcn the
engine of freight train No. Of on the
Mobile 4 Ohio railroad Jumped the
track near Natural Bridge. In Win
ston county. "Wednesday afternoon.
Engineer IA, =, Davis, OF Jackson,
Tenn. was instantly killed. and the
negro fireman fatally injured. t'No
cars loaded with merchandise also left
the tracks. Trains were DELAYED sew
eral hours. The damage In estlmn ted
at several hundred dollars.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Washington, May 16.-An official
communipue received today from Gen.
Pershing said on May IL. three Ameri-
can aviation officers were cited in
French army orders and decorated
with the Cross of War. They were Maj.
Ralph Royce, of Hancock, Mich, who
made the first American reconnaissance
flight over German lines; First Lieut..
Herbert R. Garside, of New York, pilot,
and Second Lieut.. Paul d. Meyers, of
Milwaukee, observer, who accomplished
an infantry liason mission on April ~,
menaced by fire from enemy machines
and anti-air-craft guns.
Another section said:
In Lorraine, May 2, three snipers.
out in camouflage sniping suits to
find German snipers and encountered
eighteen of the enemy at a strong point
near a dugout. They shot four, of whom
one appeared to be an officer, secured
valuable papers and returned under
heavy fire. One failed to reach our
lines and the major commanding the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
SOVlETS GAVE NOTICE OF
WILL TO OPPOSE GERMANY

Washington. May ia copy Of
tho protest made by the soviet gov
eminent 20 the German ministry ~
foreign affairs. on April 26. against
German REgrcssions made public to-
day by the state department. shows
that the Russians gave notice of their
intention TO mobilize AL necessary
forces In order TO secure the freedom
and Independence 81 the Russian re-
public which is now menaced bes sond
the limits established by NJ BTeHt-
Litovsk treaty"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Bonar Law Denies Any
Change in Army Command

London. May Is Reports mat "efc
In circulation that a chang" ShH I'm
uinrn, IN the higher command Of the
British army in France we're denied In
the house III commons today by chan.
ceiior Ronar Law. spokesman for the
war cabinet
Replying to question. Nr. Bonnr
Iag said no change In the higher COM
mand had taken place nor was any IN
contemplation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
j. s. TROOPS IN FRANCE
MAKING GERMANY UNEASY
Steady Arrival of Americans Causing Great
Alarm = Prussian Military Critic Predicts
Yankees Will Yet Play Most Important
Part in Contest.
international News Service)

Paris May l6 steady arrival Of American troops
France is causing great unesness Germany Following
admission in the Berlin rechsas that how many
troops the Americans already have Europe Gaede the
military critic of the Vorwaer says may yet play
the most important the great battle Caedke also admit.
the wonderful tenaciy with which French troop. have
defended their positions !.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
PROTEST GERMAN ADVANCE
INTO CRIMEAN PENINSULA
Nnternational News Service. }

Washington. May ie.-Protesting
against the advance of German forces
into the Crimean peninsula. the peo-
pies commissris for foreign affairs OF
the Russian Soviet government states
that IL considers itself compelled to
mobilize all necessary force in order
TO secure the independence and free
dom of the Russian republic. which is
now menaced beyond the limits estab-
lished by the Brest-Litovsk treaty. ac-
cordins to the official text OF the radio
gram sent to the German ministry Of
foreign affairs. made public this aft
crnoon nv the state department.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
ORGANIZE BOY SCOUTS AT
SHINN MEMORIAL CHURCH

There Will be meeting Friday eve
ming at the Shinn Memorial Universal
list church AT 1880 pm. for the purpose
of perfecting the Organization of n
troop of Roy Scouts. number have
slgnificd their intention of Joining. ana
any boy interested may become a mem
ber at this meeting.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
PRESENCE OF AMERICANS
WOULD HEARTEN ITALY
(Associated presEl

Washington. MAY ls.--Itaiy. in an
informal way. has made known to the
United States that the presence OF
American troops on the Italian front
is greatly TO be desired, Il became
known here oday. A few thousand
men under the American flag. Italian
officials feel. would hearten the .ltal-
ian civilian population and their
troops.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
stpGTRAcK INQUIRY
or GEORGE cREEl'S REMARK
nnLsrnalIonsl -. ssr,Ieel

Washington. MAY Sidetracking
OF Representative TrcaiWay's resoiu-
ti0u calling Tor au Investigation OF
George Ctesis remark that he would
not explore the heart OF constcss be
cause he did not care Tor Summing
was practically decided upon BY the
house rules committee this Afternoon
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
SUIT TO SEIZE ALL
SULFERO SOL FILED

Atlanta, May lG.--tnltcd states
District Attorney Hoover Alexander
has brought suit. demanding the SELF
ure and conhscation of all shipments
of sulfcrro sol said To be ndvertised
by It's distributors, the Sol Forro Sol
company. Of birmingham, Ala, TO be
remedy for pcllnRra. dyspepsia. In
digcation. asthma. chronic abHccssrs
and an forms Of skin. blood and ncry-
Gus troubles and which is at present
on sale nj seyeral drug stores in this
district, Mlsbfnnding and false claims
are charged
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
MeApoo TO APPROVE WAGE
COMMISSIONS FINDINGS
international Nows Service. !

Washington May 16.-Dlrcctor-
General OF Railroads McAdoo will ap-
prove. in substance. the findings OF
the railway wage commission. grant
ing increases aggreRating $500. .000. 900
annually. and 500, 600 back pay. II
was learned this afternoon. His de-
cision will be announced carly next
week. u In understood.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
ILL HEALTH CAUSES RETURN
OF BRIG. GEN. BENZ. AlVORD
(Associatod Press. }

An Atlantic Port, May i6-~Irig.
Gen. benjamin Alvord. who has been
adjutant general on Gen. PershingH
STAFF for year. returned today on an
American steamship because Of III
health. He will report to the war de-
partmcnt
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
FOURTEEN CONCRETE
TANK SHIPS AT ONCE

Washington May i6.-lmmediatc
construction Of fourteen concrete tank
steamers for the fuel oil trade. with u
total capacity OF 10000 tens. and OF
four concrete cargo vessels, with n
total capacity of 1900 tons. was dc.
cidod on today by the shipping board
The new vessels win be In addition
10 eighteen concrete ships. toialling
Ii7.b00 tons, for which the contracts
already have been let. Eight Of the
new ships viii hs built an the Pacific
coast ana the others in Atlantic coast
Yards
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Evidence OF Progress.
RATIONING AMERICANS
WOULD BE UNDEM0CRATlC
international News Service.

Washington, May i6.-Rationing Of
the American civilian population would
be -undemocratic and un-American,
Herbert Hoover told n conference OF
delegates representing large mercan-
tile interests in thirty eight states this
afternoon. The food administrator told
them OF methods OF more clearly Wis
ioning the food conservation message
to the American people, and made a
strong appeal to them TO urge vol
untary readjustment of food supplies
in order that the war needs of the
country can he met without undue
hardship on the civilian population.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
YOUTHS NEWLY TURNED
Fl YEARS MUST REGISTER

Washington. MAY is.-The house
TO-DAY passed without q record vote
the conference report on tho bill
requiring registration IN the draft
of youths who have become Il
yearse Of age since June last.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
GERMAN OFFICIALS REFUSE
TO SEE REICHsTAo LEADERS
nnInrnnIlonnl NnNa RrryIrr

The Hague. MAY i6-Count Won
ilcrtlinE. the German chancellor and
Dr, kuehlmann. the German foIrign
minister have arrived al Berlin from
German great headquarters. They are
refusing io sre leaders of the rcichAtas
dsApiie the insistcnl demand lot lnfor-
nation concerning Russian Austro-
German relations and the western Of
fcnAiNr
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Italians Enter Austrian
Trenches at Two Points

Rome May ls-Iialian troops car
ried ont an offensive operation ycs-
terday. IN which the Austria -
trenches on Monte Asolune. between
the Brenta and Piave river were en-
tered ~ two points The itaiians In
hictsd heavy casualties and hok pFis
onerss
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
AUSTRIAN WAR OFFICE
REPORTS ENEMY FOILED
UnternationnI News Service. }

Amsterdam. May 16.-"Between the
Brenta and Piave rivers several
Italian reconnoitering thrusts were
repulsed,' the Austrian war offico an
nounced today. according to n dis
patch from Vienna. The report add
ed.
There was fighting activity In tho
sectors OF Monte Asolone and Monte
Pertica."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
FILM DIVISION CHARGED
coMMGRctAliZiN PICTURES
nn,srnn,lonnl News servleel

Washington. May 10 Charges that
tho nlm Division ~ the committee on
public Information II CoinmcrcialilinE
motion pictures ~ the American ex-
peditionhry forces .wrrr laid before
the senate this afternoon by Senator
Townsend of Michigan.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
DAILY AiRPlANE MAIL
RESUMED PER SCHEDULE
lAaaoclaIcd prraa.l

New York May 10. Airplnne mail
service from New York 10 Washing
ton. VIA Philadelphia. was resumed
on schedule time today Lieut.. ste
phcn Honsal Departed in il machine
from belmont park at llao am.
carrying hftv pounds of mail. repre-
venting 800 pieces
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
GERMANY CALLING IN
/, hEH NICKEL COINAGE

Amsterdam, May i6.--Gcrmany Ia
calling In her nickel coinage the metal
of which IN needed for pfoJoctilca. and
IN substituting Ainc for mlntnE cotnH
~ this class. Authority has Just been
given for the mlntlns Of 10000. 900
marks worth Of xinc 10 pfenniE pieces
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Again Bombing Zeebrugge.
I.,A 4 I.xnn nj Anr.-a Gn..rIru

Amsterdam. May 16.-Gun fire was
heard off The Belgian coast on
Wednesday.
II proved that the allied aeroplanes
were again bombing the closed sub
marine base at eZebrugge and the
firing came from high angle guns.
The German military authorities
compel civilians to work helping to
Hnbottle the harbors of Ostend and
Zeebrugge and to clear up the wreck
age at Client and Bruges during al
lied afr raids.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
BALTIC FLEET
CALLED TO KIEL
Entire German Naval Strength
Reported Massing at the
Chief German Base.
ACTION EXPECTED ON SEA
As Part OF Triple Offensive to
Be Waged by Central
Powers.
ACTION EXPECTED ON SCI
(Associated Press.)

London. May 16.--The entire Ger
man Baltic fleet except fey light
cruisers was recalled last week to
Kiel, where important naval forces
row are being concentrated says n
dispatch from Hamburg received In
Geneva and transmitted by the corre-
spondent of the Daily Express.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16

Washington. MAY ls--Daily air
plane mail service between Washing
ton. Philadelphia ana New York. be-
gun yesterday. Was continued today
with fliot James G.. EdEerton leaving
tho Potomac ryinE ncid al IL 80 am.
With 1850 pieces ~ mail
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
THREE GERMAN
PLANES BACCED
U. S. Troops Northwest Of TouI
and in Lorraine See More !.
Lively Action.
OFFICIAL coMMUNIoUE
Issued, the First Coming From
Headquarters of Expedi-
tionary Forces.
ASSOCIATED Press.l

With the American Army in France,
Wednesday, May 15,-(Delayed.) -
The first American official COM
munique issued since the American
troops entered the fighting line on a
permanent basis was issued tonight. 1t
reports increased artillery activity
northwest of Toul and In Lorraine. as
well as the destruction of three Ger
man machines by two American avia-
tors. The statement reads:
"Six pm, headquarters American
expeditionary forces: Northwest OF
Toul and in Lorraine there was a
marked increase in artillery activity on
To-day our ayiators brought down
three German. machines"
An earlier dispatch Wednesday from
the American front in France said
that Capt. Kenneth Marr, OF California
had brought down'an enemy airpiane,
and that Capt. David Peterson, OF
Eonesdale, Pa, had brought down two
German monoplanes in the Toul sector
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
BAPTISTS DECLARE FUSION
QUESTION FULLY SETTLED
Discussion on Union With the
Northern Branch Not
Resumed.
(Associated Press.l

Hot Springs, Ark, May 16.-Presi.
dent ]. B. Gambrell, of the Southern
Baptist convention, today denied re.
ports that qualified representative oi
the Southern Baptist convention woult
confer with the Northern Baptist con.
vention on the question Of unity be-
tween the two Baptist bodies. .,
DR.. III. VanNess, secretary OF tht
Sunday school board, and other lead
ers, Were equally. as emphatic In de-
claring reports that Southern Baptist'
were contemplating a possible union
with the Northern Baptist church were
without foundation. Mr.. VanNess
stated that doctrinal views attributed
to DR.. George w. Coleman, Of the
Northern Baptist convention, concern
ing union OF other denominations with
the Baptists, were not concurred in by
many Southern Baptist leaders.
The question of fusion, it was said
had been definitely and permanently
settled by the Southern Baptists two
years ago.
The convention heard the report OF
the Woman's Missionary union and the
Iaymen's movement committee. An
nou,icement also was made that the
BAPTIST Bible institute has been fully
organized and equipped at New Or
leans, and that its sessions would be-
gin next October. The property ac-
auired for the institute was valued at
$125,000.
Legal Status Of Churches.
A committee headed by Clifford
Walker, attorney general of Georgia,
reported to the convention on the legal
status of the churches, about which
some question had been raised. He de-
oiared that incorporation by the con-
vention in 1S45 was legal. emitting the
to own property and to ex-
ercise every right of ownership therein,
but stated that his committee was not
ready to report on the legal relation
of the respective administrative boards
of the churches, and asked more time
for study.
The report of the laymen's work
aroused lively interest, particularly
that portion which dealt with the or
of committees throughout
the states composed of minute men
who are pledged to contribute a speci-
fed amount to the churches upon any
demand. The first call or
such kind, it was reported, netted
81. 900.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
CLEVELAND BUSINESS MAN
TO MAKE INDUSTRIAL SURVEY
IAssociated I'resab

Washington. May id.-Chhfles a
OTIS. president Of the Cleveland Cham
her of Commcfcs. WIS appointed by
the war industries board today Go make
n survey OF the Industrial resources Of
the country.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
GENERAL PENSIONS sIll
PASSES HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY
International News serv ice.

Washington. MAY i6--The general
pensions appropriation bili. carrying
tiss.u5O. 000. was passed unanimously
hy the house this afternoon The
amount IS an increase OF ti9g0.0 600 over
last year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Armed Bandits Hold Up
Cashier; Bag $4,000
UnternationaI News Service \

international News Servce.)
Madison. ILL.,. May i6--Three armed
bandits at noon today held up the
cashier of the Tri city state bank here
and escaped with $4,000 in currency
and silver.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Occasions DeIiaht in Paris.

Paris May 16.-The first American
communique was hailed with delight
by this mornings Paris newspapers.
"F'or the first time" says the Matin,
"the Americans, who hitherto have
contented themselves with issuing a
weekly statement of the operations OF
their troops, furnish a communique at
the same time as the other allies. The
fact is noteworthy as fresh mani
festation of the unity of the leader
shin on our front"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16

Gavrelle, where the German line was
penetrated, Is four and one-half miles
northeast of Arras and seven miles
south of Lens.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
international News service.)

London, May 1b.--The entire Ger
man feet is reported to be concentrate
ing ut kiel.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
LATE
Sends Message From Front
FRENCH PAPER "PIAYs UP.
COMING OF AMERICANS
ASSOCIATED Press J

VxkVHVNFFtVV
Paris, May 16.--The United
States has promised to have
100000 fighting men In
France by the end of 1918, says
L'Homme Libre. Premier Gle
menceau's newspaper. These
troops. 1t adds. must have
their own organization and
services, which viii mean at
least 100000 specialists.
workers, men In the quarter.
masters department and 9th,
ers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
BRlTONS PUSH
THROUGH LINES
German Trenches in GavreIIe
Sector, -Four Miles From
Arras, Penetrated.
TONNES CAPTURE HUNS
Belgium Seething With Prepa
rations Of Enemy for
New Offensive.
TONNES CAPTURE HUNS
international News service.)

London, May 16-German trenches
in the sector of Gavrelle were raided
by British forces during the night and
some prisoners were captured, the war
Office announced today. Heavy artil-
lery duels continue on both the
Picardy and Flanders battle fronts.
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Violent Conclusions.
international News service)

NIhttTHdIIUfldI NtWs StTNICtJ
London. May 16.-Heavy gun fire
which ragged for several hours last
night along the Franco Belgian coast,
has been heard along the Kentish
coast.
The. conclusions were violent and
the incessant roar was accompanied
by vivid flashes.
Large crowds lined the. cliffs along
the Kentish coast listening to the
cannonade and watching the flares.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-16
Activity in Belgium.

NtWS VIOtJ
London, May 16.-Belgium is seeth-
ing with preparations for the reopen
ing of the German offensive in France.
said a dispatch from Amsterdam to-
day.
Troops continue to arrive in Belgium
from Rumania to take part in the
fresh attacks which are expected to
develop soon on both the Picardy and
Flanders fronts. Aviators with only a
months training are being rushed off
towards the front.
The German wounded that have
filed Mons are being evacuated farther
to make room for the fresh patches of
wounded that are expected.
It is declared that French and Brit
ish prisoners are forced to work close
to the firing line, unloading ammu-
milton from trains.
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The foregoing cablegram is confirm
atory Of q cablegram received by
the International News Service earlier
in the week stating that the German
feet was expected to become active
when, the offensive on land is re-
suned.
Kiel Ia the chief German naval base.
Oxford eagle., 1918-04-11
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO, April ll.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. $4,000; strong. l0c higher. Bulk
sl7.45@l7s5; light. Si7.306l7. .95;
mixed, sl7.2o@l7.95; heavy, sl6.45@
l7.so; rough, Sle.45@l6s0; pigs,
s1325@l7.OO.
Cattle-Receipts. $4,000: steady.
Native steers. sl0.35@l5.s6; stOckers
and feeders. ss.5O@I2.2O; cows and
heifers. s7.00@l3.l5; calves. slO.5O a
1880.
Sheep-Receipts. 10000: steady.
Sheep. si2.e5@l7.s5; lambs, $3.50 a
21.l0.
Oxford eagle., 1918-04-11
RED CROSS MUSICAL
AT TAYLOR, APRIL 13.

Saturday evening, April 13, at
$3.50 o'clock the Taylor Auxiliary
of the American Red Cross will
give a musical at the Taylor
School Auditorium.
The Red Cross has secured the
talented Miss Louise Antley and
Miss Brister, of Winona, Miss,
and Mrs. w. ID. Hedleston, Jr., to
furnish lots of good mucis, and
fun for the evening. They invite
everyone to come out and bring
their friends and help the Red
Cross Chapter do big things for
the boys lover there"
Uncle Sans Four Minute Men
have a hot shot for the occasion.
Don't fail to hear them.
Don't forget the date and
place-Taylor School Audi
torium, Saturday, April 13.
There will be small admission
of 5 and 25 cents.
Oxford eagle., 1918-04-11
WE'RE IN TO WIN.

They said that we were helpless,
All our heroes meath the sod.
That our aims were worldly pleasure
And that money was oug cd.
But Americas awakened,
And has taken up her stand
As the mistress Of all nations,
And a foe to "Fadder Land."'
The Hun has made one blunder
And discovered it too late.
He has sealed his own death warrant,
And consigned himself to fate.
He made war on helpless women
Till a wrathful notion rose,
And took up Her flaming sword
And advanced TO meet Her foes.
He has met defeat already
He has seen a nations frown:
But he made another blunder
When the Antilles went down.
let our motto and our slogan
Be, ITO Victory or Death"
Nav we cry. Revenge for Belgium: -
With a curse on every breath.
VIM. ]. Mahoney, Jr.