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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-11
SOLDIERS CLAMOR
FOR DISCHARGE NOT
LIMITED TO BRITAIN
By JOSEPH W. GRIGG

Downright. 1919. by lI"SS iunI'Hh'hs
Company. ;hn New York W"rldI
especial Cable piSpatch.(
LONDON. Jan. I0--rhc Immediate "t-
fec, OF :ha demons raItiunS for qu!ck"r
druobi lizaIion 10y large hodl"s OF frit-
i%h soldiers in THIS country. which con-
ijnucd ;oday III London and were joined
IN ,hn north h% some auxiliary units "f
Tho Crnr. viii hc TO ac,'"lcrat" he peace
conference.
Their grievances hav" an .nlrrna;i"n-
ii rs VOL AS a domestic. significance,
fur il is known that alt III" Allied sol
,,l.rs want ,u early con".usI"T OF peace
md 4 '>atrlv army f Infinitely pro-
.rr.hcI ImI,$--and thcsr limits strictly
ru n basis Of u"ccS*l;l .-l" occupy ere
iiiy territory until p'u'" - concluded.
Already it has had III" imm"dial" r.
suit az bringing "ul the r"asSurlnE de-
NAL in the press. from inspired sources.
;Iiui auy mo-" mon ~" destined Tor
Russia, md Of emphasizing that The
rlru. now thor" test minated at 2p.pph'.
Will hc Withdrawn h$ soon as the HoIuh
,ccr army rIu TAX" thor places. and
HAT ihjs VIII h. only :" protect Rus
sans who haV" gained 'ho cn"miiy of
I!ir En!sh"vlki.
From Imp"rtnni quarters was m
formed today ihhl RESIDENT l!S"h ~
against any further military lntervGn-
ton in Russia.
Men whu marched through IN" streets
today sand they were against any cap
tails, var
Il is now claimed that Premier Lloyd
George. accu,.pauI"d hy his ministers
and s"crrta-ial :.'aff. Will lcav" for
l'nris Saturday. though il would not 10
surprising ii the demonstrations delay
lis departures. should they continue. y
Gordon ~ police permitted only persons
with business. I" enter lh'wn!nE street
Today Tor tho rr,fll"r. immersed III the
G"rnobl cation had no llmc 10 sec dele
cations.
His first crisis finds n" premier
slorn Of his cabinet. 1t ia StIll not an
nouncrd who Will II" associated with
Inn in the &"w government.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-11

ELY WAX SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-11
|bRA|N TESTS
. BY SAM LLOYD.
n
Tnu minutes TO answer this
Mn d


A dealer sold bicycle FOR SHo, ara
then bought il back for $40. thercGf
clearly making $40. us he had the same
bicycle back and 80 besides. NOW
having bought It for $40. he T"soid II
for s45 and made s. more. or SD III al.
But" says p honklic"prr the man
starts of with q wheel worth $50. ana
=, the end OF the second sale has JUST
SIS How then. could he max" more
than IS" You SEQ. tho selling Of inc
wheel nj $50 is mere exchange. when
shows neither profit nor loss. hut when
he buys It at $40 and sells 1t ut 80 he
makes s., and that is all there is to IT,.
II claim" says an accountant. that
when he sells al $50 and hugs BACK NJ
$40. he has clearly and positively mad"
$40 because he has the sa1nc wheel ana
$40 but when he now sells at $40. he
makes that mere exchange referred to.
which shows neither profit nor loss.
and does not affect his first profit. and
he has made exactly $40
Which Is right?
Answer to No. 6.
Tho cashier gave Charlie s ones. 81
twos and ~ nves. that being the only
way to cash his $500 check under the
conditions
Copyright, 1919. by Sam Lloyd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-11
IMPROVEMENT SHOWN.

WA SHINGTON. Jan. 10.---Hcalth con-
ditions in the army At HON" Sh""ra
continued improvement during the
week ending January ;. with influenza
and pneumonia St!ll on IN" "'cI'he'
Only two camps, Camp Travis and INC
mort Of emha rkation. Hohok"n. reported
more than 100 new cases OF ihlIu"h'''
for m. wr.,k. 4 war dcpar fnGnt sum
49,, TODAY showed $50 now raSns 81
nncrnonla among approximately Gh".-
600 troops. Hospital admissions ana
non-erfective rates generally wcr- lower
than in the preceding week. with ~
deaths from all causes.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08

all War Department records con
corning the award of medals in the
present war, and the archives of
those bestowed in other wars, in
compiling a complete list OF the
medals, decorations and insignia of
all kinds recognized by the Ameri-
can government in the past, and
multiplied so profu=oly during the
great war
The results Of col Wylie's com
pilation appear IN an article, "The
Romance of Military Insignia" in
the December number Of the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine, the Of
fetal organ - the National Geo
graphic Society experimenting
the historical ana descriptive sketch
are 1874 Illustrations, in color, OF
each medal, ribbon, and organiza
ton shoulder insignia authorized BY
he / nited States government to be
worn by its uniformed forces and by
civilians who have been h0nOred for
signal services 10 .aei. ountty. Ac-
comDanyfng the illustration, in color
is description 81 Che history Of each
o. the Insignia.
The 124 illustrations IN color are
triumphs Of color printing, repr5duc-
.ug by a special process, the exact
shade and haze in each design. In
abolition there are y OTHER ilIustra
tfons. in half tone, mainly depisting
incidents of note in connection with
a.. 4..z4--,.a1 - -,yar,ts ~ fh- urac
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08
HEpeEsVILLE NorEs.

Mrs. D r. Ross is spending some
time IN Chicago with her son, VIM.
Ross.
Mr.. VIM Apple, who has been en-
ployed i'm Gary. Ind, is spending a
few days with his mother Mrs.
George Apple.
Miss Daisy NayIor and Miss
Emma Selinder of Washington,
spent tine Thanksgiving holidays
with Mrs. Frank Robbins.
Mrs. oscar Moler, Mrs. Elmer
Tacas, Mrs. Theo. Van Kirk and
daughter Martha Jane were bust
ness visitors in Martinsburg one day
This week.
Mrs. Lucia Coleman, of North
Mountain, vast he guest Of Mrs.
Boyd Kilmer Thursday
Miss Ethel Ross, Mr.. Raleigh art
ing and Mrs. VIM. Bordine motored
10 Martinsburg Monday night to see
Billy Allen at the Central Opera
House.
5r. Charles Perch, OF Baltimore,
was a weekend guest at Mt. Clifton.
Mrs. Anna Ringer entertained the
Ladies Auxiliary on last Friday af
tefnoon. After the business session
the hostess served refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richard and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08
MILITARY INSIGNIA
C0MPII HAS
CONSIDERABLE VALUE.
Both ArtistiCalIy and For
Quick Reference.

What does thai insignia mean?'
For what was his medal giyen?"
IN years past the average Ameri-
can citizen considered it 4 part of
his hlissful democracy 10 be ignor-
ant OF matters milit ry; since the
armistlce Of year ago it has be.
come hallmark of the we1 inform
ed, as well as a patriotic duty To-
him to know the decorations won
by our valiant soldiers in their
glorious smash al GermaDy's mailed
fist.
Moreover, there is a keen inter.
est, akin 10 that the c0liegian shows
IN the pennants Of rival football
teams, in the insignia which dis
tinguished various military units of
the American Expeditionary Force.
And, finally, comes the Victory Med
a., soon TO be The proud possession
Of some 100000 men; and, in after
wears, to be The cherished heirloom
Ct American families.
Up to this information on insig-
LA has been available only in piece
neal, and there has been much mis-
information, lending to confusion
Therefore the Nat 1nal Geographic
Society enlisted the cooperation OF
Col. Robert Z. Wyllie, General
r.. $. \, who had charge Of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08
AN ERRING BRIDE

Mrs. Sadie Nicholas Haines, a
bride of several weeks, is in jail
at Winchester charged with regis
tering at hotel there Friday night
as the wife Of man who it devel-
oped was not her husband. She is
from Madison county, Va, and was
reared in the "moonshineo district.
Two men who were with her are
sought by the police. A charge Of
cashing a check for $40 is also held
against her The check, it is stated
was intended for her sister. and
she admits Incorporating the
money.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08

Mrs. A. II. Winchill were business
visitors in Martinsburg Thursday.
Mrs. r. r. Moler delightfully."- en-
tertained the Rector's Guild on
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Virginia Kilmer entertained
the Chancel Chapter on Saturday
afternoon. After the business Of the
Chapter delightful refreshments
were served.
The first worldwide Campaign
Prayer Meeting. Of the Episcopal
church which was held q the home
OF Miss Emma Harley on Thursday
night and was largely attended. The
next meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. p. c. Myers at Little
Georgetown.
The Hedgesville Chapter Of the
Daughters Of Confederacy No. IS,
will meet at the home of Mrs. VIM.
BodiHe on Tuesday afternoon at
go.
Mr.. A. II. Mitchell spent the
Thanksgiving holidays at his home
in the village.
Mrs. James Pitzer and little son,
James, Jr.. are spending a few days
al the home Of her parents Rev
and Mrs. Ball, near Richmond.
Mrs. Bertha Crowel and children
Of Orleans Roads, spent TaanksgiF-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08

Apple growers in this section, as
well as other producing regions of
the United States, have been advis-
ed by agents Of the International
Mercantile Marine against shipping
the fruit to European markets at
this time, owing principally to the
low rate OF exchange.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08
ELECTION NOTICE

The stockholders Of the Citizens
National Bank OF Martinsburg are
hereby notified that the annual
election for directors will be held
at the bank on Tuesday, January
10, 1920, between the hours Of eleV-
en- and twelve O'Clock, noon.
EDWARD RUTLEDGE,
70 s 1t wk 4 wk Cashier
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08

ing day with her mother, Mrs.
Brown Pitzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lancaster, Of
Dry Run, spent Thanksgiving day
with Mrs. Boyd Kilmer.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-08

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
i. 192-D. G.. @. Z. 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20
On the ISSUE Of
4mericanism There Can
Be No Compromise
! ID f "A S

dance.
They burn souls as fire, rot them as
sepsis energize them as electricity, asphyx-
late them as gas, feed them as bread, in
toxicate them as wine, stupefy them as
opium. m
As they enter us they produce madness,
mirth, beastliness, piety, honor, peace.
An Idea draws upward the corners OF
the mouth, or dries the lips, or brings
moisture to the eyes, or flushes the cheek
with blood, or makes the hair stand up
like quilts upon the fretful porcupine."
An Idea can turn the stomach, wate1(
the mouth, twitch the fingers, set the heat
pounding, shorten the breath, paralyze II
tongue.
You can kill bodies, imprison and torture
them. Ideas you cannot master, no walls
can confine nor letters bind them; they
laugh at the prohibitions Of law and mock
authority
They are of two kinds, the True and the
False. The True live forever, storms cannot
uproot them, neither is any AK made that
can cut them down. They grow on until
the Golden Age.
The false are deciduous. they live their
little day and fall, and their evil fruit with
them. and decay, and manure the roots Of
Truth.
And yet heard one say the other day:
II cannot accomplish anything. am
failure. For ! have nothing but Ideas"
Nothing but Ideas! 1t is as if one should
say he has nothing in his hand but the
Sun, and nothing in his mind but the Will
of Almighty God!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

II is Ideas that rule the world.
II was an Idea probably that made this
globe in the first place, and when it ceases
TO express an Idea it will be strapped.
Whether there be a God or not, let
theologians dispute. But there can be no
doubt that there is an Idea Of God, and
that II is supreme in mems minds.
Ideas raised empires, and laid them low.
II was an Idea that caused the French
Revolution, that made the upheaval in Rus
STA, that is terrorizing Hungary and Ger
many, that overturned the Dynasty in
China, that brought constitutional govern
ment in japan. that keeps Ireland in fer
ment, that originated the American Revolu-
ton.
II was an Idea that melted the Great
War. ii was an Idea that stopped it.
The League Of Nations is but an Idea.
Ideas cause crimes, and punish them.
Ideas make sins. and their forgiveness.
Some Ideas creep like snakes, and others
fly as eagles.
Some are dominant, rampant, and COM
pelling: others are enervating, sporific.
There are Ideas Of all color-such Is our
fancy--so that we call Encouragement blue,
despair black. jealousy green, envy yellow,
hope rosy, and chastity white.
An Idea may live long dormant in the
soul, subtly permeating our being, coloring
our moods, bending our purpose, making Of
us hero or a scoundrel.
Or it may strike us suddenly, as a sharp
shooters bullet.
We are the plaything of Ideas, their
marionettes. They pull the strings, we
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

On the aist Of May in 1904 the first interment
took place in Perc I.achaise. the famous cemetery
OF Paris. which planned and laid out By order
OF Napoleon Bonapar;e.
In ists the els, Of May. Maria Ellsworth. tha
weIiknown English novelist. died e
on the 2ist OF May In 1881 the American RI
Cross association founded. Miss Clara Barton.
who the organizer OF the movement. was electe1
Its first president at meeting held In Washington.
Miss Barton born at Oxford Mas. De-,
Is. 1871. She the daughter Of an army capen1n,
At early age she became interested In nuns1n(
During the Civil War did heroic work amnG9
the sick and wounded soldiers and at the oufhrar
Of the Franco Prussian in 1870 she went r.
France, where she worked with the Internafiou
Red cross Upon her TO America she lAhoq
articles OF the International RED Cross N
The international committee OF the Red Cfuss -
been formed convention in Geneva In lsok3
Fourteen governments represented at the c.
ference. France was the first to adopt the articI
She followed by Italy. Great Britain. PrunG
Austria and Russia. II until 1852 that en1
United States government took official action oo'
then Il largely due 10 the force and purpoeo W
Miss Barton.
The United States the 3end nation 20 -
the articles, is years after France. Miss Baso
herself gives great credit 10 James @. Blaine So
tary OF state under President Garfield, for br1ng1
about the adoption OF the Red Cross treaty by G.
United States
On the 2ist OF May IN 1902 the United States ~
and public administration officers retired from CunK
turning over the government OF the island 10 go
newly elected Cuban government. -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

word of warning may be in order to the new re-
publican congress Whatever in government machinery
Is good must be preserved.
The federal trade commission is one Of the things
that is good Also this is of the institutions which
may be singled out object of attack Indeed il is
well known that certain reaconar and powerful interests
have already determined to try to the abolition
gripping of the federal trade commission.
The federal trade commission is today the effective
government agency dealing with the evils of competitive
system of industry For many years it supposed that
the evils of competition could be checked by indictments
under criminal laws with trials and threats of mprson-
cnts and fines. 1t found that this all
Il could not be done. Business who play the game
according to ordinary business rules not criminals in
the Of the jury and good lawyers have found
ways to make the old laws null and void. different
method had to be found to correct these evils.
Any republican democratic congressman who rises
With amendment bill to down the appropriations
necessary to the federal trade commission curb
modify the federal trade commissions activities may be
recognized for what he representative of
cial privilege and corrupt interests.
Welcome home, 77th! We hope you liked Sedttie's
entertainment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20
Mastering the Elements-When?

When shall master the elements? The ocean.
wind and cloud triumph him still. On the planet he
has crcumhavgated measured and estimated in its rea-
ton to the cosmos, he is not safe.
Hundreds of years ago. the Norseland Vikings braved
the wrath of the They embarked the adventure
path in fra wood vessels Of fantastic design And the
waves swallowed them up. The wind upset their gaeys
They were at the mercy of the stormcloud.
Have conditions changed? Comparatively, we are
nfer. But the simple elemental things scon yet
main to be overcome. The Vikings still press forward
this time thru the air. In fogs. rains. squalls with an
abyss above and the angry curling. whitecapped
below, they mark the adventuretrail.
And stll the elements triumph Lieut.. Harry Hawkers
machine forced to descend and to last accounts he is
missing The NC-3 is forced down and battered The
daring and unafraid-bu the wind the wave and cloud
these still to be overcome.
When shall man master the elements!
Assuredly, not for a long time.
He IS still more less at the mercy of the caprices
Of wind and When his hour of victory does come
ever, it will be thru the fearlessness of such men as
Hawker Read and Towers who. whether in cared galeys
Or apanes fly thru the darkness of night and the wrath
storm while the rest OF content to remain home
IN safety and comfort.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20
THE OLD GARDENER SAYS

That New Zealand spinach made . great many new
friends and will add 10 the list this
souL IL In . vegetable which ought 10 be found In
the garden OF everybody who In fond Of greens.
Not only dies thrive In hot weather when ordinary
spinach will not grow. but Il keeps throwing out
leaves fast those firxt formed removed
One short viii Be- enough for the average fam
ny because OF this self psrpetuafing quality Last
summer not . few amaieurs made the mistake OF
planting several long with the that they
had New ZEALAND spinach than they could eat
give away. lie sure 10 plant little but do
not give II the space which belongs TO other crops.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

claims at Washington, and others :.
In regard To the value OF Nuxate cd
Iron. former Health Commissioner
OF Chicago William r. Kerr said
As health commissioner OF the city
OF Chicago. | was importuned many
times to recommend different medi.
cines. mineral waters etc. Never
yet have i gone on record as favor
ing any particular remedy. hut in
the case OF Nuxated Iron 1 feel an
exception should be made TO the
rule. From my own experience with
H. ! feel that II IN such a valuable
remedy. that Il ought to be used in
every hospital and prescribed by
every physician in this country and
" my Endorsement shalt Induce
anacmic. nervous. rundown men and
women TO take Nuxated Iron. and
receive the wonderful tonic benefits
which 1 have received, l shall feel
greatly gratified that made an ex-
ception 10 my lifelong rule In rec
ommending a."
pr, Schuyler c. Jacques, formerly
visiting surgeon OF st. iclizabeth,s
hospital. New York city. said: II
have never before given out any
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

medical Information for publicotie
4 ordinarily do not believe ~
'ut IN the case OF Nuxated Iron fQ9J
= would De remiss In my duty not
mention II. have taken II nyo4k
ana given u TO my patients wv
most surprising results. And the
VINO wish quickly TO increase the
s,rength. power and endurance W.
Inc !, most remarkable and -
deriully effective remedy" I'D
No matter what other tonieo -
iron remedies you have used wlVr
out success---if You are not gtroU
or Wen, You owe IL TO youreeu
make the following test: See b.
iohg you can work or how Ear ~
can walk without becoming tire
Next take two five-grain tablet4
NuNated Iron. three times per
AFTER meals. for two weeks. IN
,est your strength again ana
now much you have gained. 49,
a.su IRON VIII increase the strsn9
power and endurance OF deliceW
nervous. rundown people In ~
weeks time. in many instanceA
manufacturers Note: Nuxatcd IT,
which is prescribed and recommends
physicians. and which is now being w.
bN over 100000 people annually. 10 ~
secret remedy. but one which II weu
known to druggists everywhere. unitks
the Older Inorganic iron products. y
easily sssimiiated. and does not tutw.
.he teeth. make thep black nor upsy
'nc stomach. The Manufacturers guar
nntee successful and entirely sattsfao
tory results 10 every purchaser or tho
wul refund your money. II IL disponsc
IN this city by Owl Drug Co.. BartC
Drug Co.. swift's Pharmacy ana G.
other druggistA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

verge Of wastefulncss Claims are being ,o,a ,,, Ia.
nh hand and will venture to say that
wiz disclose claims being paid that should not he maid
~ wan street had the power put a man in cbary,
OF the lines who has been in their service for ,.a
and at an advanced salary to what Uncle sam Is now
paying MIN, why would he not be Instructed to SIN,
continue TO their interests ~ ''''
why not put the leader OF some big railroad un,or
IN charge as director general and sec II no win moi
create big balance in favor Of Uncle sam IN sbor,
order7 ''" :" SHUT
we know that you would lose the brpest mar, -,
your advertising should advocate anything go Win,
70 tne interests OF the people this We know that
wan street controls the banks of New YORK w.
know that the New York banks control the Seattle
banks We know that most every business man I'm
ocatue owes money to. or receives concessions from
the banks We know that II OF these banks s,y
gest 10 business man that he Withdraw his advcrts
ing from you that he will do 30. We know that the
people furnish the money for the upkcep OF this svs
tcm ny depositing II In the banks II our government
was Tor the people. and by the people we would be
able TO deposit our money In local postoffce md
cheeS II out just the Same we now allow a few
banks In New York to collect our money when we do
post IT In bank. Give us this kind OF hapk,nr
system and Wall street will not want the railroads
any 'onse6 ECKES EXTEN,
Everett. Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20
Wilson's Message

President Wilson's message to congress
will be read today with general satisfaction
It 10 a common sense document.
Wilson is right in his position on war
time prohibition. He is right on labor. He is
right on woman suffrage.
To say the least, he is 80 per cent right
on each proposition advanced.
Anyhoc, President Wilson's speech isn't as long as
the peace treaty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20
Pointed Paragraphs

Some men drop all their money trying to pick up
It's poor sunboat that can't shoot the rapids.
Eternal vigilance may create demand for spec
tacles
Too many young empty their sand boxes on
the first gardc.
suppressed
PuSilis,icaIly speaking the tongue is mishter than
glove.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-20

Grsesing.. have you be~u b. auto yes'
Fat fellows like Tom Murphine. ID. T. DuxdAie.
william Howard TAFT and r. II. Guse unanimous
In the deoiston not 10 make any flights across the
Atlantic for the present
Or the Pacific. either
And skinny CHAOS Hike Doc Matthew. and thu feL
low who paays the viola Cor whatever you call ~ ~
The Coltseumy
wen they also have called the thing Off for the
time being.
IAsth Gartsnn Riggied after TIE vev1es
rad. Hut WHEN she rcarised the pen-weH. we
hsvcnt heard what she I'D.
Fremont II TO have q carnival May &c and strange
70 say. we haven't yc, been apprised what part Dan
Landon win play.
Whinsrs Win. The speaker Of the house and
thu senate majority Icndrr buth have thet fares
sdn<Dsd with shrubhsry. IT'S I'll right about Sen.
1nAwv's whisksrs. hut when you know tissa the
speaker Carries the Gnlrsse handse wru. how IL
. fesas geuns make living. Btn McD~smo<t
tn hafber. says.
MILK BOTTLES
IL used TO be the when folks were hard up
for fomefhlng TO wonder about 10 nick on the old