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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
MILLION SLAIN
BY TURK TROOPS
ONLY 100000 ARMENIANS ARE
LEFT AFTER MASSACRE OF
ONCE GREAT RACE.
SUFFERiNGS ARE TERRIBLE
Campaign to Raise sao,ooo,ooo Is Nee.
essary to Save the Lives of Suffer
ers. Wisconsin Committee Get,
Cablegrams Telling of Horrors.

Three cablegramS received in q sim
gle day telling of starvation in Arme-
MIA, Syria and Persia by the Armenian
were forwarded by wire to the Wiscon-
sin committee which is pledged to
raise 100000 as Wisconsin's share of
the $30,G00,000 fund to save the lives
of a million sufferers.
Here are the messages:
'Bagdad = Continuing relief work
ever since March on borrowed money.
Hundred fifty thousand refugees from
latest massacre in hills, dying by hun.
dreds daily from hunger and cholera.
Turks and Germans removed available
wheat. General starvation imminent.
Wheat must be negotiated from Cos
sacks. Immediate credit and addi-
tiOnal workers, especially physicians,
imperative. Maynard Elmer"
'Teheran," via State Department,
Washington, d. C.-In Mosul ten thou.
sand destitute refugee women and
children condition pitiable. Origin of
all Turkey. One hundred twenty thou
sand dollars urgently needed. Allen
from Bakuba telegraphs Bagdad &C.
count Overdrawn two hundred fifty
thousand rupees. This and additional
funds urgently needed Mcdowell"
"Salonica-Charles A. Dana, eXecu
tive Syrian-Armenian Relief work
Beirut, in Constantinople last year,
William S. Nelson American Consular
agent, TripOli Syria, state conditions
extremely grave. Urgent relief needs
among starving deported Armenians
now in Asia Minor collecting at towns
and railway stations hoping to return
to their homes. They say 1000 depOrt
ed of whom probably 100000 surviv.
ing Resources inadequate and prices
tremendously inflated. Personnel few
and exhausted Present relief ade
Quate for only one-tenth existing need
v it'll present relief resources not more
than one-quarter existing Armenian
population can survive until next harv
est. One months delay now means
10000 deaths and each month increas-
ing. Account approaching winter most
urgent need clothing for 100000 per-.
sons practically unclad chiefly women
and children. Also need food supplies,
flour, peas, beans, rice and condensed
milk fats. Gibson"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

allow the bill Of $50 for painting at
the st. Mary's Hospital to Aug.
Knaack
Roll call: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
cilmen Geo. Luell and Geo. Manley
voting aye. Noes, none.
Resolution by Mayor Thompson:
Whereas a vacancy has occurred in
the board of park commissioners in
Tie City Of Ladysmith, by the resig-
nation Of J. l.. Ryail,
Now, therefore, |, the mayor of
The City of Ladysmith, do hereby
appoint Elmer Ne.son to fill the I'M
expired term.
Roll call: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
cilmen Geo. Lueli and Geo. Manley
voting aye. Noes, none.
Resolution offered by Councilman
Geo. Marley: Resolved by the Coun-
Gil Of the City Of Ladysmith, that on
account of increase of state and
county taxes, and increase in other
expenses, we find it necessary to
make the rate 31ATo to meet the
same.
Roll call: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
cilmen Geo. Luell and Geo. Manley
voting aye. Noes, none.
The following budget was adopted
by the mayor and city council:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

On Sunday, December 1st, $4,000
-Four Minute" speakers addressed
Sunday Schools all over America in
an effort TO arouse interest in this
tremendous and life sustaining un-
dertaking. Each and every penny
contributed will be used for a child
in the Near East, since all expenses
of collection and distribution are met
from private funds.
The money obtained will be turned
over to the American Committee for
Relief in the Near East, Cleveland H.
Dodge, Treasurer, No. l Madison Ave-,
New York City.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

On Jan. q Wisconsin will open it's
campaign for it's preparation of the
$30OO0,000 fund for the aid of the
starving Armenians, Syrians and Per-
slams. This sum is $600,000 appor-
toned among the counties according
to the liberty loan allotment. The
quota is one-half of one per cent of
tie last liberty loan. The appeal for
money is to save lives in the Near
East. A few dollars will save a life
For a year America is asked to save
what remains of the race which the
Turks tried to annihilate.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

Armenians are being prosecuted for
holding fast to their religion, and the
Turks have slain million of his
race. The s30,0O0,0O0 campaign open
ing jan 81 and lasting until Feb. 3
is to feed those who remained alive
after the Turks were beaten.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF AUTOS
AND ALI, MOTOR VEHICLES

All automobile and motor vehicle Ii
censes expire Dec 81, 1918. You are
hereby notified that the law for dis
playing licenses for 1919 will be strict
ly enforced.
LEN LOZIER,
Chief of Police.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

The Wisconsin campaign for Arme
nian-Syrian massacre sufferers opens
Ian. 81 and lasts until Feb. 3. Five
dollars will save life for six months.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

Our safe prompt service is a sur
prising reality. See us for loans and
Insurance Michaelson & Hughes
Company.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
Bills allowed.
Ladysmith, Wis, Dec. 5, 1913.
900 o'clock A. Al

Ladysmith, Wis, Dec. 5, 1913.
8 100 o'clock A. Al
Board called to order by Chairman
Carow.
Roll called Members all present OK
cept Supervisors Curtis, Hopkins, Nit
chell. McHugh, Sadkowski.
Supervisor Stubs moved that the
reading of the minutes be dispensed
with. Motion carried.
The Chairman appointed Supervis-
ors Calkins, Riegel and Ducklow as
committee on the town line road be-
tween the towns of Flambeau and
Grant.
Supervisor Conrath appointed on the
Fair Committee in place of Supervisor
Summerville
Resolution No. 81, adopted by the
County Board of Dane county:
Whereas, heavy hauling on the pub
lie highways of Wisconsin is increas-
ing with great rapidity, and
Whereas, there is at present in Wis
consin no law regulating the width
weight on tires or speed of wagons and
motor trucks, and
Whereas, it is evident that even now
the unrestricted use of highways is
imposing a heavy burden Oh the pub
lie in the destruction of roads (espec-
tally in the spring., and in the imp0-
SitiOn of high maintenance costs, and
that unless some regulation is imposed
the result will be the destruction OF
our present highways,
Be it Further Resolved, that the
County Beard Of Rusk county petition
the legislature of the state of WiscOn-
sin for 1919, to cause full inyeStiga
ton to be made of the subject Of trans
portation on highways, and requests
the legislature of 1919, after such in
vestigatiOn, to enact reasonable reg
ulatory statute to the end that the
weight of load per inch of tire on iron
shod vehicles and the speed, width.
and weight per inch of tire of motor
trucks should be suitably set for the
whole state Of Wisconsin as well as
suitable and reasonable license fee for
commercial hauling by wagons and
motor trucks SO that they may repay
into the state and county highway
maintenance funds an account common
surate with the destructive effect anti
cipated when the established regula-
tons are effective.
Approved:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

December 81, 1913.
Special meeting of the Council.
Geo. Luell, acting mayor.
Resolution offered by Councilman
George Manlay: Resolved that the
city pay the premium on the city
bond for funds of the
and state of S2l 100000 Pre-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
H. w. TRUE.
WV ~

Supervisor Streater moved that the
resolution be adopted. Motion car
ried and resolution adopted.
Resolution No. %, offered by FL
nance Committee.
Whereas it will be necessary for the
county to borrow money for temporary
purposes during the year 1919 until the
collection of usual levy for that year.
Be it Resolved, that the Chairman
of the County Board and the County
Clerk be and are hereby authorized to
borrow such sums as may be necessary
to carry on the business Of the county,
such loans to be procured from the
regular repositories at a rate OF not
exceeding seven per cent and that they
be authorized to issue county orders
for temporary loans drawing interest
from date of issue
j.. G. STREATER.
ALLEN COCROFT.
e. w. BEARD.
Supervisor Stubs moved that the
resolution be adopted. Motion car
ried and resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 20, offered by Super
visor Krause.
whereas, IL appears tIldt Inc LHaliiSi
Of collecting of taxes in Wisconsin al
the present time may be siinplified and
accomplished more economically than
under the present system, therefore
Be it Resolved, that this County
Board through it's Chairman and
County Clerk request the assemblyman
of this district to introduce into the
next Wisconsin Assembly and support
bill of such nature. which would III
substance provide for the collection OF
all taxes by the respective County
Trpasurers and such other provisions
as might seem eXpedient
A. G. KRAUSE.
Supervisor Streater moved that the
resolution be adopted. Motion carried
and resolution adopted.
Continued next week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

Start a savings account, 4 per cent
interest. -STATE BANK OF LADY
SMITH, "The Peoples Bank"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

Everything for the Ford.-Fults
Auto Company, Ladysmith,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

Five dollars to the Armenian relief
will save a life for six months.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
December 3, 1918.


Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil.
All members of the city council
and city clerk present.
Motion made by Councilman Geo
Luell and seconded by Geo. Manley
that the city pay DR.. G. B. Bugher
500 for special work done on &C
count of the flu. Carried by unani-
nous vote.
Roll cali: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
cilmen Geo. Luell and Geo. Marley
voting aye.
Motion made by Geo. Manley and
seconded by Geo. Luell that the city
pay A. Bovee S35 for work done as
deputy police.
Roll call: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
ci!men Geo. Luell and Geo. Manley
voting aye.
Meeting adjourned.
C. C. KILE, City Clerk.
December ~, 1913.
Special meeting of the council.
All members of the council and
city clerk present.
Resolution offered by Councilman
Geo. Luell: Resolved by Council of
the City of Ladysmith that the city
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31
December II, 1913.

December II, 1913.
Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil.
All members present and the city
clerk.
Mayor Thompson presiding.
Resolution offered by Councilman
George Marley: Resolved by The
Council of the City of Ladysmith,
that the mayor and city clerk be
and they are hereby authorized to
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

State faxes 8 434S6l
County faxes 1278317
County, school tax 3297O5
Civ schools 2865000
Interest water bonds past SOOUO
Note Rusk County Bank and interest 224oOo
Notes Rusk County Bank and interest 139668o
1451999
SO6O67
valuation, S25246l6 at 87452S1
income tax Si79S675 12590.13
siOOO35i
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

c. c. KILE, CITY Clerk.
MUM, $1,000.
Roll call: Councilman Geo. Luell
and Geo. Marley voting aye. Noes,
none.
The following bills were audited
and paid from December 18th, 1918,
20 December 31st, 1913:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-01-31

renew the notes that have become
due at the Rusk County Bank, and
notes now due at the State Bank Of
Ladysmlth, and pay the interest on
same.
Roll call: Mayor Thompson, Coun-
cilmen Geo. Luell and Geo. Manley
voting aye. Noes, none.
The following bills were audited
and paid from December 1st to Nth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
another LEAGUE
THREATENS MAJORS
Trouble in American League
May Lead to Formation
OF Third Circuit
RUPERT IS VERY ANGRY

New York. Nov. "A third major
league is threatening again. According
70 we'll defined rumors the high handed
methods of Ban Johnson have so anger
ed Colonel Jacob Rupert ct al that
they threaten 70 secede and assist in
starting another big baseball circuit.
The latest thing that has caused gen
eral discomfort Is the fact that Ban
johnson refused to meet the board of
directors, to say nothing of u revival
of the old feeling against Ban relative
TO his actions in the Mays case.
The committee referred to ia com
Baker, of the Philadelphia National
league Club, and William Y. Neech, of
the Chicago Cubs. as long as Colonel
RUPERT was on it, And it angerod
Charles 4. Comiskcy and II. II. Frazee,
brother members of the American
League board Of directors with Colonel
RUPERT. because they believe johnson
Is "stalling' until the American League
annual meeting at Chicago rolls around
next month, and MessrS. liuDpert.
Comiskcy and Frazee eau be dropped
from this board of directors and new
representatives of the league can be
named on the joint committee to sug-
sest successor to Mr.. Hermann.
Before leaving for Chicago Mr.. Com :
tskey expressed his indignation. and he
said the New York Chicago and Bcs
ton clubs would not "be fro2e out
by Johnson. but would protect them
selves" when the proper time came.
Yesterday it began to be rumorcd
that in case the FIVE cIubS which still
remain faithful 10 johnson in the Amer
lean League attempted to put the
skids" under the doings Of the pres
ent board of directors and tried to keer
the New York Yankee players from
their share in the worlds series re
ceipts, it would not be surprising il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

third big league came into being next
spring. In this connection these cities
and men were mentioned as possible
associates of the Chicago, Boston and
New York clubs.
Cleveland, Price Mckinney; Detroit,
Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and
head of his fathers automobile COM
pany; Montreal, Commander j. *. j..
Ross, the well known owner OF Sir
Barton, Billy Kelly aud other thorough
breds; Pittsburgh, Harry +. Sinclair.
Then it was mentioned that Toronto,
where !. j. McCaffrey reigns supreme
in baseball and Baltimore, with Jack
Dunn as president, both international
Leagnc cities. would be anxious to get
a chance at big league ball.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
U. S. G. A. GETS 500
Membership Is LeapIng and New
Clubs viii Reach High Mark

At least 500 members Is the prospect
which confronts the United States Golf
Association when that august body
holds its annual meeting, probably some
time in January. At the last meeting
early this year the roster showed 45S
clubs, including both active and asso-
Sciate members. Since that time the
list has been increased to 465, and with
new clubs springing up all over the
country 1t is entirely probable that the
500 mark will be reached when all
applications for membership have been
acted on.
The list of associated clubs is about
twice that of active members. But there
is strong possibility that a number of
thr associate members will become ac-
tive, thereby acquiring the right TO a
vote in the deliberations of the associa
tIon. 1t is probable that the matter Of
standardizing golf balls will como up,
and the question is Of broad enough sig
nificance to warrant all Of the promt-
neut clubs of the country in qualifying
for vote on the question,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
HOT OFF THE GRIDIRON

turgh, via sporting editor Of the Pittsburgh
Gazette-Tlmos "Lehigh played dirty football;
Fit didn't"
After putting on the finishing touches az
practice yesterday. the Lehigh squad Of
twenty-seven men viii leave for Pom state
today. Work OF the lightest kind was in.
dulEer in. Just enough to keep the mon IN
condition. ,assAee
Carnegie Tech plungss into tho cllmaX OF
her football season when the Plaid meets
Cornell tomorrow AZ Ithaca.
Tho Naval Academy team finished It's ac-
tive preparations for Georgetown yestcr-
day
Feeling that his men had encueh hard
scrimmase for the week In the long drills Ut
Tuesday and wednesta" afternCUrE. Coach
Mercer cut out rough work and drilled en-
funda meNtals yesterday.
Facing three hard games win Boston
College. conquerors Of Yale. West Virginia,
which defeated Princeton, and Northeastern.
Rutgers Is still wasting no time, and prnc.
tco TO us hard as ever.
Coach Brooks gave the Williams eleven
its only scrimnaSe practice OF tho week yes
tcrdhy.
Following n light hut satlsfa ctory prac-
tice yesterday, the West Virginia football
squad OF twenty-oue players. two conche1.
three rnanagere, left last night for Charles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

Following the two longest days Of scrim-
mage practice which have been ordered for
the Yale eleven this season, the flrst team
was dismissed with an hours signal IL Ill
yesterday. and the coaches said last night
that there Will he nosruore drudgery before
the Brown game tomorrow.
Short passes over the limo are generally
the most successful. a team which varies
Its forward passing game, AS doca .l,eh sh
VIII, in mos. cases, make II n 80. CalgAte
uses pass we'll. Dartmouth has shown
big possibilities with II, bat needs better re-
ceiYer9,
Among the best throwers of tho pnss
performing on the Eridiron this year are
hruner. OF Penn; Anderson, Of Colgute; Alb
darlington. Of lehish; Davies. OF Pittsburgh;
and Fitzpatrick. OF Boston.
Fem state also has two excellent raceiverS
In Captain IIiggina and Brown. 1he Lehirh
ends. La rkin and Wilson. are adept ~
mailing the flying sphere, white Davies. Of
Fittguurgh. can receive as we'll as hurl tho
oval. He and Hastings generally alternate
In tho manipulation OF tho pass.
After the lonG secret drill yesterday dfter-
room. Coach Ercd Dawson made HIS fnal
choice for tho Columbia lineup for tomor-
rows football game against stevens at South
Field.
Raucous noise from the sticks Of Pitts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

cleveland. Nov. Pierre Msupomes Of
Milwaukee, and TIT Denton Of kanss 3
t'ty will meet tonight in.-what ~ tNp.-t e.
to prove tho most exciting contest q TO.
days program OF the threc-cushion billiard
cbafnpionshp tournament Of America. Dem
Ton la tinped as tho dark horse OF the
tournament.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
ROCKY KANSAS WINS
Scores Technical Knockout When
Ed Dorsey's Seconds Toss Sponge

Toronto. Nov. 7.--Rocky Kansas, Of
Buffalo, won a technical knockout over
Ed Dorsey In the ninth round of a
scheduled ten round match in the Grand
Army OF Canada torunament last night,
when Dorsey's seconds threw in the
sponge
frankie Bull, Canadian lightweight
champion. won the decision over Young
Erne, Of Buffalo, in another round
bout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
Anaora Junolrs Want Games

The Angora juniors would Ike 70 Arrange
soccer games with twelve 20 hftern-Near r-old
teams home or away. for Saturdays or sun
DAYS r. Stratton. manager. lll3 South
R"dield street Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
Fasmers up to Bucks Co." Battle

Inrm Sch0ol Ia, Noy. 7. = TOMORROW
afternoon on the National Farm school grid
iron up IN Bucks county. Coach Jimmy
Work fNrmers will battle when they meet
teenth consecutive year. Zach team has
won six games and the scrap tomorrow viii
be tho bigFeFt OF tn9 year for the Green
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
ton, where Center oOiloso of Kentucky will

ton, where Center College Of Kentucky will
be met on Saturday,
Browns regulars have nevor looked better
this year than In scrimmaso yesterday.
The stevens eleven put IN It's flusi practi %
yesterday before the Columbia game. Whlch
takes place on South Field tomorrow.
Syracuse University wound up It's hard
work Tor tho Bucknoll game on Saturday
with u hard 9crimmsge With tho second
team.
More changes In the Army 9 lineup came
ys8terday when the big drive for the Notre
Damo contest was continued.
Tho Colgate coaching staff yesterday con-
tnued It's driving tactics and put the entire
squad thFough a long and intensive drill.
Coach Gctteu. OF the Amherst football
team. ~ planning e. surprise in the form Of
trick plays and new shifts which Will bs
used ag2iuEt Wesloyan on SATURDAY,, and in
the Williams game next wGak
The Cornell VARSITY played cleancr-cut
football yesterday than at any time this
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

Browns regulars have nevor looked better
this year than In scrimmago yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
Neckwear
$l.O0 Value

About $50 dozen, rep
resenting the entire
sample line of a New
York manufacturer.
Every color combina-
tion and plain, in pure
silks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

Moro changes IN the Army lineup came
ys8terday when the big drive, FOR the NOtre
Damo contest was continued
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07
Navy, Oxford, Heather, Marco

An opportunity any man should take
10 obtain one OF these hno woTsted
shsker-knit sWeaters. Knit solid in
one piece with shawl collar, re-en-
forced pockets and button holes: no
seams to pull out or rnveI. Made to
sell for $1,000. We are offerlng them
for Saturday only TO introduce this
new department.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

turgh, via sporting editor Of the Pittsburgh,
Gazette-Tlmos: "Lehigh played dirty football
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

The stevens eleven put In It's fluei practi %
yesterday before the Columbia game. Whlch
takes place on South Field tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-07

The Cornell VARSITY played cleancr-cut
football yesterday than at any time this
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1919-05-28
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs NOTES

No. YOUR correspondent has not
been asleep on the job, nor are things
at a standstill with the Lodge, but
conditions which were seemingly be-
yond his control, have caused you to
miss the Lodge notes for few weeks
Several new applications have been
received since last you heard from
me, three of whom presented them
selves for the Rank of Page on Tues
day evening past. May the 27th'
1919. At this meeting the Lodge
also conferred the chivalric Rank OF
Knight on two worthy Brothers who
fully met the test by going lover the
top" without scratch.
This leaves a waiting list OF twenty
Ranks to be conferred between now
and the first meeting night in July
which is an assurance of an evening
pleasantly and proftably spent at
any time it may be convenient for
YOU to meet with us. The regular
attendance is excellent and we have
no complaint to make on the size OF
the crowd we have each week, but
Brother, we as we'll as you are miss
ing something by your absence, while