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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
COLORED PEOPLE 10 HELP
Ministers of Colored Churches Call
Meetings of Their Congregations to
Raise Funds for Red CrGSS.

The cclorcd residents Of Alexandria
are showing highly commendable
spirit in the campaign to raise funds
for the $4,000 apportionment Of
Alexandria. Rev. w. H. 2. Powell, of
the First Baptist church, has callc,:
a meeting of his congregation for
Thursday evening at s o'clock for the
purpose Of organizing TIE members of
that church to help. Rev. S. 3. Ross,
.. the Third Baptist church, has called
a meeting Of his congregation for
Friday night at $50 O'Clock for the
same purpose, and Rev. j. r. Peter
kin, of the NJ. Z. church, has called a
meeting of his congregation at Rob
erts' chapel, Cor Friday night at $50
for similar action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
I Am the Red Cross
Henry Pavson DoWst

Henry L sun DS'|
With acknowledgements to koperC
II Davis, author of II Am the
Printing Press"
am the Symbol of the pity OF Hoa.
hnrmeon upon the Haunting banner
nf virtorv and the dropping guidon
of defeat. =, :s-t
am the token of peace in the MIDST
of battle, of gentleness shlhng
throuph the somber mists of hate.
T an, chevron on the sleeve OF mercy
an honor mark set high upon the
brow of compassion.
7 am the color of blood spilled for de-
mocracy, the form of Christs tree
of agony, and my followers ,at need
cruelty themselves to make men ilVe
I carry the hope of life into the red
nits of death, and a dying soldier
salutes me and smiles as ne goes
to touch the hand of God Almighty.
! stard for the organized love OF man.
kind. the co-ordinated impulses OF
Young and ol dto do good, the sacred
efficiency of human service.
7 mark the flag under which are mobl.
lized the forces of industry and
finance, of church and school, OF
capital, of labor, of genius and OF
sinew.
7 am Civilizations Godspeed to those
who defend her; | am the message
from home.
I am the Symbol of the pity of God.
AM THE RED CROSS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
DRAGS GIRL VICTIM ALONG
Negro Shot While Trying 10 Swim
River to Escape.

Johnson City, Tenn, May o.
Thomas Devert, negro, was shot to
death and his body incinerated Sun-
dav night, near Erwin, by a band OF
men after a chase in which the ne
gro swan river, dragging with him
the dead body of his victim, l5-Eear-
old daughter of white blacksmith.
Four young men, who heard the
GIRLS screams, rushcr 20 her assist
ancc. Her assaiant dragged her to
the river bank, plunged into the
stream and attempted to swim with
her to the other side. One o. the
men shot three times with a revolver,
two Of the bullets taking effect in the
nerro's head. When the bodies of the
two we're recovered the girl was dead
and the negro dying. The negro's
body was dragged back to town to
the negro quarters and the negro pop
ulation. of some 60 U: 70, were forced
to come out and line up while the
gathering mob piled wood and cross
ties on the body, setting lire to the
pilc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Masonic Notice.

The stated communication of Alex
andria Washington Lodge No. % A.
F. & A. NJ. will be held in the temple
this Thursday evening, May %, at 5
o'clock. At this communication we
will dedicate our service flag with ap-
propriate exercises. See further an.
nouncement. We will also confer the
Master Mason degree. All sojourning
brethren in good standing are cordial
" invited to this and subsequent meet
ings. Especially do we wish to see
goodly numbers of brethren in uniform
at all our meetings.
Claude ". Fletcher,
1921 Worshipful Master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
DISMISSES PRESIDENT
Removes Huntington From Control O
Decpwater-N Norfolk Line.

Director General McAdoo yesterday
removed C. W. Huntington, Of New
York, from his position as president
Of tie Virginia Railway, charged with
clogging the wheels CT the admins
tration locomotive.
J. II. Young, Of Norfolk, was ap-
pointed Federal director of the road.
Other officials, it was intimated last
night at the Railroads Administra-
tion. face similar summary treatment
if they persist in demanding financial
assistance that the director general
believes cannot be extended at this
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Over There" Benefit Red Cross
Tomorrow.

"Ovcr There" which will be seen
at the Richmond Theater tomorrow
with a continuous performance, start
ing at / p. m, is fitting companion
to the song, and together they will
make that title douoIy famous. i
ven want to see picture with mar
velously faithful acting, stirring bat
tie scenes. and thrilling deeds of hero
ism, through which is interviewer an
appealing love story, be sure to see
"Over There" Part Of the proceeds
frcm this picture will be given to the
local Red Cross Chapter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
FIFTY TO GO TOMORROW

AlthdItUTJd DfdrL DOdTu ISSUES SdliS
For Another Company to Go to
Charlottesville, Va, For Special
Training.
The local draft board has issued
calls to fifty men in class / to entrain
Thursday afternoon at 2:17 O'Clock for
Charlottesville, Va, where they will
take special training for war service.
These men are summoned on what is
know as call No. 1919. They are:
Philip c. Crilly, COZ Cameron street;
William H. NcGruder, Fort Myer;
Allie E. Roberts, Orange, Va; James
NJ. Elliott, Alexandria; John T. Den
vo, Cherrydale; James a. Duncan, Del
Ray; James f. Yates, 1922 King
street; Leonard Weavers, Potomac;
Henry c. Ransom, Arlington; NJ. r.
Norton, Potomac; Norman Roberts,
507 Queen street; Arnim Hughes,
Cherrydale; James NJ. Ross, 2l4 North
Fairfax street; John W. Tavener. Del
Ray; Emmett R. Dunn, 504 DUke
street; Ernest A. Huntington, $50
South Lee street; Leon T. Moore, 901
South Washington street; Gustave 3.
Sandin, 2122 NJ street northwest,
Washington; Dallas Ball, Clarendon;
Charles H. Marcy, Ballston; Henry
l.. Groves, Camp Humphreys; Newell
r. Rogers, 220 South Fairfax street;
Amos c. Butler, Washington street
extended; Edward 7. Quinn, l12 n.
Columbus street; Edward d. McIn-
tosh, Arlington; James Z. Lamm, SIS
King street Henry Mumiord. SO
Queen street; Howard Y. Hardy. Ross
lyn; Harry w. Ref, C23 North Co.
lumbus street; Edward l.. Bouton,
Ballston; John II. Garner, 1918 Duke
street; Clarence P. Nicholas, Bancroft;
William J. McNulty, 42l North Co.
lumbus street; Raymond l.. Haynes,
800 North Royal street: Frank L. Nor
ton, Potomac; Wilmer c. Roland, 905
Duke street; Jacob A. Long. Potomac;
Thomas E. Patterson, 1113 Prince
street; John T. Langley, 221 North
Pitt street Charles NJ. Nulty, 1G44
! Evon place, Washington; Nathaniel
Hatton. Sl2 Princess street; Willard
A. Oldfeld, Carlendon; Eiffcl T. Ma
tur, Cherrydale; Luttreil X. Rocker,
| 1926 Prince street; Elliott +. Hoff-
man, Is Cedar street. Rosemont; W.
A. Kemp. r. F. d. No. 2, Alexandria
Jesse l.. Wilbur, 631 Kennedy stree
northwest, Washington; Willis II
Jordan, Clarendon; Ashton Z. Bonneli
S. Washington, Va; Charles W. Mar,
e.! tin, iii Wythe street.
.Alternates named are Fred A. Nc
Clure, Quantico: Joseph L. Lash, 81
North Columbus street: L. W.Hardin
Dey Ray; Richard Il. Campbell, Pc,
tomac; Frederick R Bause. Rosslyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
CDLORED BOY DROWNED
Was Swimming at the Plant of the
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation.

Roy Turner, c"lored boy, aged 10
wears. son Of Samuel Turner, residing
at 905 Princess street. was drowned
off the plant of the Virginia Ship
building Corporation, early this after
noon while swimming. The body was
soen recovered and Dr.. Jones, the
coroner, notife!. The doctor decided
that an inquest was unnecessary and
turned the body o. the boy over to
his father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
NEGROES FLEE FROM ERWIN
Threats of Lynching Made in Town
Where Black Was Burned.

Johnson City, Ten,... May 22.-Ihe
negro population Of Erwin, near this
city, has fed to nearby towns as the
result O: threats made after the riot
ing Sunday night which followed by
the burning Of the body Of Tom De-
vert, negro. who had been lynched
Several Industries have been crippled
as result and efforts are being made
to ret the negroes to return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Death Notice

DIED-on Tuesday, May q, 1918, at
Gam. Mrs. Kate Bradley, widow o1 !
James Bradley, at her home, 4lo
Queen street after a briet illness
Funeral from the home OF her SON.
vincent Bradley. Alb N. st: Asaph
street on Thursday at $3.50 a. m.'
thence to St. Mary's church, where
Requiem Mass will be said Tor tne
repose of her soul. Relatives ana
friends invited to attend. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
THE COMMON COUNCIL
Finance Committee Submits Report
On the Annual License Law, Nhlch
was Referred Back for Final Action

Was Referred Back for Final Action
Twelve members were present when
President Smith called the adjourned
meeting Of the Common Counci! to
or,;er last night. Various resolutions
which had been acted upon by the
Beard Of Aldermen last week were
received from that body and given
due consideration, all of which were
referred to in The Gazette OF Weanes-
tay last. Thcy were placed IN the
hands of the several committees OF
the Council and will undoubtedly be
reported for final action at next week S
meeting.
The committee on finance submit
ted its report on the annual license
law. It was read and discussed at
considerable length. Increases were
recommended in mary of its prov'S-
ions but as It is still subject to revl-
sions and changes the Gazette has
been requested to reserve any COM
ments upon it until it has been duly
passed upon and adopted.
Various other matters OF more or
less Importance came up for discus
sion The full official report of the
proceedings will appear IN tomor-
row's issue of The Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

now by the descendants Of the men
who ioined with him TO found the ma
ton and unfGrlcd the symbol "hich
stands for human liberty and is the
best beloved Of ali the emblems OF
National life the world around-tne
fao which represents the government.
With q sou! which throbs for the wei
fare OF its subjects and whose every
in,nulse ana desire is to protect and
elevate suffering humanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

everything and were there to do
their duty as patriotic Americans for
the Red Cross-the greatest and most
needed charity just now Of any in the
whole world. Bankers, wholesale and
retail merchants and ministers were
there. Chairman Carroll Pierce pre-
sided and by the time he had finished
delivering a short but telling talk On
the necessity for every resident of
Alexandria to do his part, every man
in the room caught the spirit and
was ready and anxious to put forth
his best efforts for the cause. Among
other things Mr.. Pierce said: "The
man who is drawing s400 per month
ought to give more than 50 to the
Red Cross. The man who gets $500
per month should pay more thar 81
and the man who receives 500 per
month should pay more than so cents.
And they should be earnestly
labored with and shown their
duty in the matter" As result OF
this mornings meeting special COM
mittee was named to see certain per-
sons who have not responded as 1t IS
believed they should.
Rounds of cheers were given at the
suggestion made by MIR. B. We'll, who
moved that the merchants of the city
give two per cent of their sales on
Saturday of this week to the Red
Cross. This was heartily concurred
bv Mr.. Abramson. Another round OF
applause was given when Mr.. Charles
B. Swan amended the motion making
it five per cent. The motion was sec
ondcd by Mr.. Leopold Ruben and car
ried unanimously, and then Mr.. Pierce
announced that he would supplement
the amount with $50, which brought
more cheers.
That is the kind of spirit which
counts and worthy Of the highest COM
mendation. AleXandria's merchants
are making more money today than
ever before. Why? On account OF
the war. They can afford to be lib
eral and generous with so worthy a
charity as the Red Cross, and The
Gazette believes they will be. Alex
anaria ought to give its $4,000 ap-
portionment and more.
Out in Nebraska few days ago
they began raising money for the
Red Cross with an auction. They sold
the moon for 5000. Then they sold
farmers whiskers for $500. The
time of the Star Spangled Banner
brought $1,000, and while the auc-
tion was in progress a flock of wild
geese flew over the crowd and they
sold them for $50, but delivery was
not guaranteed.
Give? Why, certainly, people are
giving: today who never gave to
charity before in their lives. Yes,
even the tightwads are loosening up.
Dcn't be a tightwad when You are
asked to give to the Red Cross.
The roll OF honor will be compiled
and published as soon as possible
probably beginning tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

II. Evans, Capt. Wallace H. Fawcett,
Capt. George S. Hinkins. Capt. Allen
P. Johnson, Lieut.. C. NJ. Shepperson.
Lieut.. Charles j. Deahl, il. Lieut..
Louis n. Duifey. Lieut.. 5. d. Forbes.
Lieut. William II. Whittier, Lieut.
Douglass Mclean, Lieut.. De Wilton
Milstead, Cergt. W. J.. Arnoli, Sergt.
Harry C. Mankin. Sergt. h. R. Rush,
Sergt. f. a. Church, f. z. Clark. Nor
man +. RO5cnfeld. c. Marshall Scho-
field, Seldom Washington, Percy A.
Nero, W. L. Spofford.
This function is OF more than ordi-
nary interest to Alexandrians, par
ticularly to members of the Masonic
fraternity The founder Of our flag
was the Charter Master of the Lodge,
and his military career virtually start
ed in Alexandria. appointed Lieut..
Colonel by Governor Dinwiddie, at
williamsburg, in the carly part Of
1854, Washington repaired Immediate
Il to Alexandria where he established
Headquarters, recruited two compa-
nies Of provincial troops, and on April
., 1854, started on the campaign
which resulted III the battle OF the
Great Meadows the following July.
This led TO the French and Indian war.
The arrival of Braddock in 1855, the
appointment Of Washington as major
on his staff and the disastrous result
of Braddock's campaign arc >!nciaents
IN the history Of our country well
known to the public At the outbreak
of the Revolution Washington was
colonel Of a military contingent II
this vicinity, among which was the
Alexandria Independent Blues. one of
the most famous Of the provincial
military organizations, and the first
Independent company established IT.
America. Capt Henry Percy, whose
descendants still live in Alexandria,
commanding The Blues at the begin
ming o. the Revolutionary war. par
ticipated with his company IN every
enlargement in which the commander
in-chiaf took part, and was severely
wounded at the Battle OF Yorktown.
There are numerous other interest
ing facts closely associating the lodge
with the early military arm of cur
natian. It's charter members consist
ed largely Of Revolutionary officers,
who, returning to private life after
the battle of Yorktown, organized the
parent lodge in this city III 1888, and
in every great crisis from that time
70 the present. this and the other
Masonic lodges which have been cs-
tablishc,; here have contributed lib
erallv of their membership Tor the
defense of the flag and the principle
they believed to be right. The war
Of 1912. the Mexican war, and the
war between the states drew heavily
from these fratcrnal bodies, and the
two lodges will be represented il the
present great struggle for human
freedom by as high standard Of men
tai ana moral worth. as their rosters
show, as any similar institution in
America.
Just thirty days before he died,
Washington held his last military re-
view and gave his last command to
Capt. Percy commanding the lndepen-
dent Blues, from the steps cf the old
City hotel. and the flag he saiuted
then will be courageously defended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
At the Grand Theatcr Tomorrow.

"Thc Little Church Around the
Corner will be the attraction at the
Grand Theater tomorrow. 1t IS 4
plav which will interest from the
opening to the close and full a. the
most entertaining features.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Notice.

The NJ. Schuler Beef Company re-
quests all their patrons and passbook
customers indebted to them to come
forward and settle their accounts, as
their books will be closed on June 5,
1918. Accounts may be paid at 1905
King street.
M. Schuler Beef Company.
100 A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Capt Daniel \. Swan, formerly Of
Alexandria, recently stationed at Fort
Hancock, n. Y, has been promoted TO
major and assigned 10 duty at Fort
TCtten, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Mrs. Lewis Cheeseman and sons,
Richard and David Of Port Henry, =.
T., are visiting her mother, Mrs. E. S.
Fawcett, SIT Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Miss Ella N. Law!er, of this city,
and Mr.. John J. Ryan, CT Richmond,
were married this morning at St.
Mary's church, by the Rev. Father
Kelly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
HAVE YOU PAID YOUR RED CROSS TAX?

Tho president has said is equitable and just; th"' O
TAI sJO11ID GIVE LITERALLY OF THE FUNDS accumuia'1
1u 4h ppOTECT1ON OF THE GOVERNMENT, and that the
WAGE Farmer should give the EARNINGS OF ONE DAY.
You do not expect YOUR NEIGHBoR to pax your INCOME l
1o1,p ppoprPT TAX or YOUR SCHOOL TAX neither should
,o, oxnact him to nav YOUR RED CROSS TAN
If every man pays HIS TAX Aexandras portion VIII DC ~
s17PsCPRFD MEN AND representing the RED CROSS
, o EAPNEsTIY AT WORK and urge all LOYAL CITIZENS
70 nav their TAX AT ONCE
\ ROLL OF HONOR published and all CITIZENS VIII
know WHO HAS WHO HAS NOT supported the GoHhRNN
of the UNITED STATES
Do YOUR DUTY DO IT NOW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Elks
Home on North Henry street, Will be
opened to men in uniform, also rooms
for Red Cross, colored.
W. H. Willis, Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
ENTHUSIASTIC RED CROSS WORKERS BUSY TODAY

Splendid Spirit Shown of the Committees This
chants City to be Five Per Cent Saturdays Business
Banker Offers Supplement With Fifty Dollars Personal
subscintion-Today's Subscriptions, $2,644.53
IF the np generally could have been present at the
who met at the rooms
o the Chamber 9:30 o'clock preparatory TO
starting ont soliciting the day. and have seen the
earnest manifested there would be doubt whatever OF TINS
city doing duty raising appoonment of oO for this weeks
campaign
s453 collected by the Red Cross committees
as held at the Westminster building This
makes grand the campaign oo eav
inc this apportonment Some
the subscriptions from institutions credb
commndable Men with business of the
utmost Importance attention
and other places business had dropped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Notice of Sale.

Sarah E. Lewis has sold to Thomas
Shelton a building lot on South Pitt
street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas 3. Cochran
and children left yesterday for Semi
nary Hill to spend the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Notice.

I will be a candidate for election to
the Board of Aldermen from the
Fourth Ward at the election June II,
A. Sidney Mankin.
122-At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Miss Kate Sullivan, of Calverton,
Va. who is the house guest OF Mrs.
J. J. Slllivan, in Cottage Park, IS
now visiting friends in Washington
for few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Marriage Notice.

On Wednesday, May p, 1918, at st.
Marv's church, by the Rev. Father
Kelly, Ella M. Lawler, of this city,
and John ]. Ryan, of Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Miss Carrie Striblins left yesterday
sor Whitewater and later will 90 to
Fauouier county to spend the sum-
r?er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

M. ". z. Bowles, secretary of the
Reliance Fire Engine Company, re-
signed his position last night. He has
enlisted in the navy and will leave for
Rhode Island Friday to enter the SER
vice. The Reliance Engine Company
has lost fifteen Of its members
through the war thus far. Mr.. n. J..
REYNOLDS was elected secretary in
place of Mr.. Bowles last night. The
company also donated $25 to the Red
Cross and So to the Y. NJ. c. =. war
fund. It's a fine record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Miss Kate E. Preston has gone TO
Bealeton, Va, for two weeks stay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Miss Fanny Dixon has returned
from a two weeks visit at Newport
News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

A refreshing rain fell in this city
and neighborhocd early last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

soft-shell Crabs, first of season.
Sanitary Fish Market. Phone 735.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22

Fauquier county TO spend the sum-
r?er.
Mr.. R. NJ. Collum and his daughter,
Miss Grace CollGm, left on Monday
for a trip to Philadelphia and Harris
burg, Pa.
George W. browns, aged So years,
died this morning at his home, 70l
North Payne street. He was a plast-
ere. by trade.
Mrs. Isabelle Cook, of 1l12 Queen
street, has received message that
her son, Thomas ". Cook, has arrived
safely in France.
Mr.. Clinton H. Brown, of 2lS Wolfe
street, this city, recently stationed at
Washington with the Naval Reserve
Corps, has been transferred to the
UnlCeU SCatcS ItCei'iiiS sup a. Nv
folk, Va.
The drawing for the handsome CEN
terpiecc donated TO the Red Cross took
place yesterday at the Red Cross
workrooms. There was much interest
manifested as to the lucky contestant,
who proved to be Mrs. David Janney
Howell.
The funeral of Katherine Louise
Longerbeam, IS months old, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter W. Longer
beam, who died in the University Hos
pital. Charlottesville, Saturday, was
held at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
from the parents residence, 1902
Queen street. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Dr.. Eugene b.
Jackson, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, and inter!nent was in the
Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-22
MASONIC SERVICE FLAG TO Be UNVEILED IN CITY

Tomorrow Teadway Of
Massachusetts, Scott of Ohio Deliver Addresses on the
Occasion
Alexandria Washington Mason will dedicate its service flag
appropriate services Representative Tadway Of
Massachusetts, the speakers
services have been concluded ths
Master Mason' degree will be conferred.
wentyight stars representing the follow
in the service
Willis ea Col j. NJ Major Louis NJ Evans Major Sam
Ieweyyn Powell Stanley Banon George