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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
School Children on Hand.

Several classes of school children
were ushered into the Chsca ballroom
when William Dooley began the max
ing of a rubber boot He explained ~
detail the construction of the boot and
In a few moments had the completed
article on the last ready for inspection.
First OF the AFTERNOON speakers was
Reuben STEELE, Of Memphis, followed
by Arthur l.. Evans, OF Boston, presl-
dent OF the Retail Salesmen's institute.
Memphis will go after the 1871 con
yentlon II the delegates feel that this
is the logical place, according 10 sew
eral prominent figures AT the conVen-
ton However. they say this city ~
not DESTROYS of monopolizing the meet
ing. Ii has been held here two years.
II Is considered hlghly pronapis "
meu we'll posted that Thomas w Sher !.
rosl, 81 Memphis ana present. aieafAs.t
| the association, will be renamed "a
president. Mr.. Slterron, according 70
members, has proven himself highly ef.
| ficient in office and not only mas oeen
guiding spirit I'm the formation OF
| the organization but has displayed an
| initiative and Judgment that stamps
him as likely TO continue lie mas
served two terms. ,,.,
II also is considered quite likely by
members that Il. Z, Caradine, secretary,
will be reelected. He is a Memphlan'
Other officers are: Joe Hart' helena
| Ark, VICE. pi t6liNllNs lF'Nihn' -
| Greenvile, Miss, vice president Nor
ris Ellis, Nashville. vice president; G,
| IT, Graves, Jackson, Miss, lsodore
| Rothschild Helena; Reuben SueUe
Memphis; T. Il. Heath, Grenada, MISS
A. h. Poe. Little Rock and a, D. ste
gall, jackson. Tenn, directors. ,.
Following day Of activity MONDAY
the delegates finished II with ban
quet at the Chsca, which was attend
cd bv over 800 people. In addition TO
! the delegates and visiting statesmen
were large numbers of the local sales
men and dealers including number
Of women The committee in charge OF
This feature had done its work well and
good feeling prevailed generally.
Serving as postmaster was James Il,
| McRee. local attorney, whose opening
remarks we're felicitous and humorous
and put the crowd in fine fettle for the
instructive talk OF Arthur l., Evans;
Saiesman's institute. He mad beeh gt,Nrr
en- as the subject for his remarks 100
| Per Cent Statesmen and his method
of handling it was on high plane.
| After Evans was Walter +, Arm,
strong, city attorney, who explained
that at first he was at loss 10 Know
why the shoe men had thrust upon
him the honor Of being present to ad-
dress them. But after having heard
the suggestion made by the POSTMASTER
that the dealers were all urged to start
a movement for walker clubs, fol-
lowing the expected raise IN street car
fare 10 seven cents. he realized IL was
a tribute to his failure to forestall this
raise, which is expected TO increase tho
shoe business by wearing out more sole
leather by those who will walk.
Interspersed between the remarks and
lust before the sumptuous spread had
| been finished were some excellent cab
aret features, supplied by pupils OF
Miss Irene Stura, the bulk OF which
came otter the speaking Yis over
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
poILUs NOT GOING.

PARIS. March Silt was officially
stated today that the recent sailing If
French troops on the steamer Austria
for the near east had no connection
whatever with the recent events in
Turkey. The troops were partly soldiers
rejoinng their regiments in the army
Of occupation after leave Of absence,
the announcement adds, while the oth-
ers were replacement troops such as
are constantly sent to replace sick and
otherwise disabled soldiers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
COL. CONNOLLY RESTING
WELL AT HOSPITAL

Cul. N. w Connolly. veteran news
rarrr man was reported to be resting
licciv Tuesday following a serious ana
,alnful operation performed Monday at
he Baptist hospital
Col Connolly has been In bad health
eor several years and Mondays opera
ion was the second submitted 10 this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
CHURCH SURVEY TO
Be MADE MARCH Il

The city-wide church and Sunday
school survey in which all Protestant
churches OF the city We're to partici-
pate has been postponed one week it
was announced Tuesday. The date now
set is Sunday, March 81
Several of the suburban churches
that have completed their organiza-
ton for the survey will make the can
vass OF their districts next Sunday as
at first planned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
WINDOW SMASHERS
STEAL $4,000 GEMS

BALTIMORE. Nd. March -Four
armed men smashed the big window at
the jewelry store Of James A. Armiger
& Co, In North Charles street, near
Lexington street today. seized twD
trays containing diamond rings valued
at $4,000 and escaped in waiting au-
tomobile after shooting and slightly
woundng man who attempted 20 pre-
vent their getaway
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
DAMP NOT WET
PLANK FAVORED BY
SOME DEMOCRATS
Modification Of Enforcement
Act Not Repeal OF Dry
Amendment Seriously Con-
Sldered as Vote Getter.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Correspondent OF The News


WASHINGTON. March 9.--Prohibi-
ton has made its way into the strategy
chamber Of political parties. with the
prospect that the Democrats at least
viii considerLseriously inserting a damp
plank in their platform
The leaders here are against the sa-
loon, against whisky. against a repeal
Of the federal prohibition amendments
but in tavor Of a liberal Interpretation
Of the laws and a less drastic anforge-
mcnt act. SO that light wines and beers
may be made IN the home or bought
like any other article OF food, provided
the beverages do not contain too much
alcohol
Congress, under the amendment to the
constitution can define what is intoxi-
eating or Misunderstanding by determine
ing the per cent of alcohol that II Is
permissible TO use
At present the law reads Il of per
cent Democratic leaders think this is
absurd and that the country would not
suffer the evils of wetness which the
Aatisaloon league preached so vigorous
~ IL the percentage doubled or even
trCbled the present amount.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
Thinner Victim Of
Peculiar Fall

fI244 Court avenue, was the victim of Il
peculiar accident Monday afternoon
savhile passing ~ n. Main street, and
fTuesday is confined to his home suf-
kfering from severe bruises and CON
illusions. tk....r... 's-.
Dermon failed TO see q negro prepar-
Eng to unload coal for the Davis Coal
company remove the covering to a man
khole in the sidewalk. MS the negro
raised the lid md reach to one side
3fo~ barrel to place III front OF the
sopening az a warning i'd pedestrians,
Allarmon slammed into the opening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
MRS. COOPER MAY DIE.

Mrs. Nan Cooper. of Springfield. III
is not expected to live, according to ad :
vices contained in a telegram receive /
Tuesday by Joe 3. Burney, chief of
pol!ce. The wire was sent by w. f.
Morris. chief of police at Springfield.
He asked Chief Burney TO notify Mrs.
Coopers daughter. Mrs. Mamie Kelly,
of Memphis. to come at once.
Chief Burney was. unable to locate
Mrs knllN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
NEGRESs LIKED WAISTS.

Otie Johnson. negress, was arrested
Monday afternoon on shoplifting
charge by Detectives Bishop and Joyce.
Is charged that the negress took a
fancy to two $3.50 crepe de chine
shirt waists, and took them without
the usual Formally of paying for
them. Otis lives at 1858 kney street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
NEGRO IN BAD SHAPE.

Harry Rodgers negro, Grants alley,
Is in a precarious condition at the Cen
eral hospital following a difficulty
Monday night with Joe Maeklin, negro,
Hight street, over a woman. police say.
known as Marjorie" Harry received
bullet in the abdomen from a pistol
fired by Joe. Joe escaped
Tho trouble occurred in the rear of
307 jackson avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
POLES WIN HUGE
VICTORY OVER REDS
New Offensive Results in Cap
tiure of Towns, Prisoners,
Much War Material.

COPENHAGEN, March 9.-MaHlm
Litvinoff, the 5oIsheVik representative
here, says he has received news from
Moscow that the Po,es had started a
big offensive in the direction Of GOMEZ.
.
WARSAW. March 9,---Polish forces
commanded by Col. Sikorski attacked
Bolsheviki troops in the vicinity Of
Mozier and Kolenkovitz, southeast Of
Minsk Sunday morning and captured
those two important railway functions
and much war material. one thousand
red soldiers and many officers were
taken prisoner
Tho newly arrived staff OF the 18th
Bolsheviki division barely escaped cap
ture 1t is said, while the staff of the
47th division and several hundred men
were made prisoners. An armored train.
much railway material and several ar
mored boats on the Pripet river near
Mozier were also taken by the Poles.
This victory" says the officia!
statement, lis worthy answer TO the
Bolsheviki policy Of suing for peace
and at the same time continuing at
tacks along the front
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
ITALY JOINS ALLIES
ONLY ECONOMICALLY.

ROME. March s.--itAiy viii associate
herself With the allies only IN dlnlo-
matte steps TO be taken regarding Con-
staniinople, says the newspaper Popolo
d'italla. which declares the nations
|'6kjeete ia Asia Minor are 81 a purely
eNononic character.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
STILL LACK 100000
: OF FINAL HOTEL GOAL

The sale of stock in the Tri-state
Hotel company still lacks about 500 $40
al the final goal of S750,0
Z. Bepcrtg by captains Tuesday were
from only four teams. Others will re-
port later in the week in an effort to
Total sales. including 81 500 Tuesday
morning arc 1862 500
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
AMERICAN SLAIN
BY MEXICAN CLERK

WASHINGTON. March 9-Ramond
',rcoran. an American citizen, was
murdered by hie Mexican clerk Sat
drday. Feb 2Sys according to advices
10 the state department today from
the American consul at Nuevo Laredo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
BRITISH SQUADRON
TO TURK CAPITAL
Will Direct Efforts Toward
Giving Autonomy and Safety
in National Life.
6lzERTA, Northern Africa, March 9,
A British squadron which arrived from
oran, has proceeded for constantirople,

oran, has proceeded for constantirople,
-
CONSTANTINOPLE March 9,--Thc
supreme councils decision with regard
10 boundaries is being awaited eagerly
by the Turks Armenians and Greeks in
Turkey Since the Greeks form a large
percentage Of the population Of Trebi-
zonde and apparently are reeonciled
with the Armensns. II is now generally
believed in COnstantinople that frebi-
zonde win be the Black sea port Of Ar
menia and that the two provinces OF
Trebizonde and Erzerum will comprise
the Armenian republie, with possible
additions
The Armenians are claiming Adana
on the Mediterranean and strip con-
meeting with the Black sea on historic
grounds but IL is considered that there
is little likelihood that the supreme
council will create such state, as
great armies would be required to de-
fend IL against hostile Turks,
The representatives Of the Armenlans
and the patriarchs OF the Catholic or
thodoX and Protestant churches have
declared a month OF mourning because
OF the Marash massacres, In the
churches no bells are TO be rung and
theaters and other places Of amusc-
ment viii suspend,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
TWO MORE WALKING.

Walking Tuesday were d. II. Buck,
Room 1l6 Chsca hotel, and VI. Cren-
shaw, Rembert Tenn. Bucks Stutz
was stolen Monday night. and Cren-
shaw lost his REQ truck
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
Damp Plank as Vote Getter.

But the interesting phase of the dues-
ton Is the consideration given to q
damp plank as vote getter in the
next elections.
Could the Democrats carry the coun-
try by It? | present today a table OF
states which several Democrats Of
prominence have worked out and which
they think could be carried with a
strong candidate on platform contain
ing declarations OF liberal character
cating liquors
1t viii be noted that In the first group
Continued on Page >, Column IL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
IN BANK
STOPS ROBBERY;
CRACKSMEN FLEE

KANSAS CITY. March e-Genn Shockey, cashier Of the
South Side bank located Thryninh and Main streets in
the heart residence district Of Kansas City killed
during sensational attempt by bandits hold the bank
this morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
BOILER EXPLOSION
KILLS FIFTY HUNS
Ninety Workmen Buried in
Rhenish Prussia Plant.

BERLIN, March "a dispatch from
5enrath, Rhenlsh Prussia, says that so
persons are estimated to have lost their
lives as the result Of a large boiler
bursting in the Rhenish WestphaIlaa
electricity works. The explosion buried
30 Workmen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
LsEsIE IN! Esl sslS Ii DR.
Twen,y-rour hours to noon, March ..

Twenty four hours to noon, March .,
1920.
Temperature
Hour Dry bulb. Wet bulb Humidv
I pm yes day ~ "a AZ
I am today. IS 50 st
Noon today . 80 "a 81
Maximum, AZ. minimum, 81 sun
sets today, 500 pm. Rises tomorrow,
6:1S am. Moon rises IL pm. tonight.
Precipitation, none.
Tennessee. kentucky. Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Missssippi--Fair, warmer,
Arkansas, oklahoma aud Louisiana
- Unsettled. cloudy, warmer
Fast Texas Unsettled. rain in south
portion, warmer
West Texas--Fair.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09

t='f
Temperature
Hour Dry billh Wet hulb Hun,iai i
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-09
Weather Forecast

Cloudy to partly
cloudy and warmer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26
IRVING
Wll1mar.

May 24th-sophie, Trygstad who has
been working for the Erickson family
for some time returned home last Fri
day.
Paul to take care of her daughter, En-
ma m; T. some time ago returned last week
Of Emma will be glad to learn that she
Mrs. Ellen Norbastad who has been
taking care of Mrs. H. Thompson. has
now returned home again.
John Jennie Sunde were Paynesville
callers last Monday.
Olive Anderson left for st. Paul last
week after n short te stay in the
last week on Tuesday morning.
OLAF Christopherson, is selling books
&eorge sund a at S fo2 mnnaSpoz
via Willmar
An airplane was seen to pass thru
people got so interested that they call
ed up their neighbors to see the great
Ditmar Thorson returned from Sioux
Falls s: D.. last week..
OLAF Christopherson left for Norway
Lake last Saturday afternoon.
Joakim Nelson and Gordon Nelson
spent last Sunday at St. Cloud.
Mrs. Alexander Nelson and son called
on Theo. Olson last Saturday.
A road petition is in circulation for
corner OF Mrs. Aaron Anderson's land
east to the old John Nelson corner
Get a fly swatter and help to get as
many flies as possible out of existence
Jens Aanes and Erick Olson returned
home on Saturday from the H. Gerahens
work ~ ''0 SWAY '''<''''
Mrs. Paul Ruda and Mrs. Erick Olson
Of Mr. and N.Y. oyd Ra at the
Christ Benson was busy last week
selling some of the belongings of his
H PE95he7 We r. T. who is at the
On May 14th, Mrs. Mathea Olson cele-
brated her 5Sth birthday and for that
occasion had invited many of her LADY
S. Q. susag left for Rice Lake, Wis.
The Ladies Ala Of the Nordland
Lukkasson last Friday afternoon.
The Young Peoples Society of the
Nordland church with other young folks
We're entertained at Palmer Lukkason's
Miss Lottie Olson left for Willmar
| last Friday where she will be employ ed
| at the home of Mrs MAIDS Arithson OF
Last Friday a girl was born into the
family Of Mr.. and Mrs. MAIDS Arithson
and their many friends M extend c es Me
| ulations.
The Segerstrom family of Minneapo.
lis V1Slteu at 1. b. Johnson last Sun
day. They made the trip by car.
Peter Borsheim and Conrad Johnson
| toop a trip to St. Cloud last Sunday
Mrs. Mary Atkinson and son, George
| Of st. Paul. who have been visiting with
Mrs Atkinson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Erick Olson's for two weeks left last
Wednesday, for their home.
Johnny Olson and Palmer Lukkasson
| were Paynesvil!e callers Wednesday.
Mrs. Susag has been busy weaving
| carpets at Erick Olson $.
Oluf Haagenson had the mishap to
break down with I. p. Nelson's car and
had to leave it on the way from Pay
nesville last week and get ride home
with neighbor.
A. Fladberg conducted gospel services
in the Mission house the last part of the
week.
The Martin Chrlstenson FAMILY called
noon.
Many from this community attended
the baccalaureate services in the Pay.
nesville High School auditorium last
Sunday evening. -.-.' -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26
DOVRE

MAY 24-Mrs; Ole Tvete;; daughter
Nora, and sons Henry and Ernest. Wis
tied Sunday with her brother, and sis
ter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Christ johnson
of Willmar.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miner and Mr..
and Mrs. Julius Helmer and daughter
Clara called at Henry Helmers near
Pennock Sunday.
George Peterson from New London
visited with Mr.. and Mrs: Elmer Otter
George Hanson came home Saturday
morning from Minneapolis on account
of the illness of his mother Mrs. G. G..
Hanson, who passed away Sunday NOR
ming.
Mrs. johnson and children of Mime
apolis have been spending some time
visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs
Ethel bitterness has been spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Willie
Lundberg at Willmar.
About 80 friends gathered at the n
B. Leines home May 18th to help Mrs
Leines celebrate her birthday anniver-
beautiful gifts and the evening was
spent in a social way. A fine lunch
was also served.
Mr.. Halvorson from Colfax has been
spending some time with Mr.. and Mrs
Marcus Sunderson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26
GROVE CITY ITEMS

May 24:-Quite a number of people
from. this LOCALITY have attended the
meetings conducted by A. Lee Aldrich
at Litchfield the past weeks. The evan
gelistic campaign closed last Sunday.
A telegram was received last Satur-
day announcing the death at Sumner
Iowa. of George Green, father of Mrs.
Edwin Speilman and Mrs. Mabel Butter
field of this place.
Mr. Louis Nicholson of this city is
mourning the death of his sister, Mrs.
l.. Larson of Kandiyohi. The funeral
was held last Monday.
Mrs l.. J. F. Schmidt was pleasantly
SURPRISED week ago by several lady
friends in honor of her birthday.
Miss Hannah Setterman has returned
from her trip to California. She spent
five months on the western coast and
speaks highly of the country.
The local high school team enter
tanned the high school team from Kerk-
hoven last Saturday afternoon to a
game Of baseball: The score resulted in
to favoring Grove City.
commencement exercises take place
Friday evening. May 2Sth. when class
OF ten will graduate. Pres. O. J. John
son of Gustavus Adolphus College will
be the commencement speaker. Rev e
r. Weeks delivered the baccalaureate SER
vices last Sunday evening. The Junior
Senior banquet was held last SATURDAY
evening. Glass night exercises will be
held on Thursday evening. May 9th.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26

Mrs. Leslie Backlund and children
NJ. c. TOmmeraasen last Tuesday.
The Western Dovre Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. N. B. Leines Friday May
18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Helmer and
daughter Clara, who have been spend
ing some time with Mr.. and Mrs: Chas.
Miner left Monday morning for Everett,
Wash; They were accompanied by. DR..
Lima and Bida Harry and Carl Carlson.
They all are making the trip by auto.
The Lands kvindeforening will meet
with Mrs. NJ. c.. Tommeraasen. June 3.
All are welcome to attend.
Agnes bitterness returned home We'd
nesday from Minneapolis where she has
ben the past winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Cumberland and fam
lily from east of town visited with Mr..
and Mrs Gunor Cumberland near Solo
mon Lake Sunday.
MIR. Tollefson from Willmar spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Vikse.
Miss Esther Strand and sister of Min
neapolis is at present visiting with
Henry HanSon's.
Mr. and Mrs Arnold Tommeraasen
called at the M. c. Tommeraasen home
in Willmar
Bennie Bergeson and Gladys Hagen
were united in marriage, May End. Con-
era tulations.
Mrs. Sigvart Reirsen and children OF
Willmar are at present visiting with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Gunar Enlber-
| land.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26

afternoon.
George Murray was the principal
speaker at the political rally here last
Saturday evening. He is from the
State of North Dakota.
Mrs. Anderson of st. Paul spent
Sunday visiting her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Peter
| son.
Joe Hyden and family spent Sunday
visiting at the Ed. Peterson home at
Tripolis.
Miss Eleanor Johnson, who is EN-.
ployed at Willmar, spent Sunday Wis
iting her sister here.
| A very large crowd attended the
baccalaureate services delivered al
the Methodist church last Sunday ev
ening. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Fred Stromberg. There was also
special t 5! singing by a double e. quartet
and by the ladies' quartet. The grad
uation class from the Atwater High
School consists of Is members. The
church was decorated for the occasion
with the class cOlors and with beauti
full flowers.
Nels Blomberg and Henry 1saacso1
motored to Wilmar on business this
forenoon.
Arthur Swanson, who has been will
musical company in the east, ar
rived home last Sunday evening for :
visit with his folks.
Herbert Hengstler and Joe Holm
berg were among those from Wilma
who attended the ball games here las
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. George Estrem returned t.
Little Falls last week after a severa
days visit with relatives and friend
in this village.
Ellen Lundgren and Elizabeth Cos
| grove spent last Saturday at Ray
, mond.
Ned Larson is driving a Chandle
six which he purchased from Jolly
Baker Motor Car Co. at Willmar.
J. H. Strong left this morning for
business trip to the Twin Cities, re
turning with a Ford car.
Last Sunday forenoon the conirms
T ton was held at the Swedish Luther
an church at Grove City. The elias
r numbers twenty. The class presente
Rev. M. lie Wander with a confirmt
| ton gift of the sum of $40.
5 Mr. and Mrs Ole B. Erickson an
l daughter of Minneapolis spent Sunda
5 visiting at the John S. Peterson hom'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-05-26
LAKE ANDREW

May 24.-This part of the country was
we'll represented at the Nonpartisan
meeting held in Willmar last Saturday.
This vicinity had a soaking rain last
Friday night.
Miss Alhpia Olson teacher in District
Saturdav nisht: nroceeds s26 30 10'
Miss Adella Syverson, who had an
operation for appendicitis at the Davi-
son Hospital. is doing well and will be
home in a day or two.
l.. L. Bendickson made a trip to Will
mar Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. nj. Olson of Willmar,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Tingwall Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Larson and children. G.
Stene and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Halls OF Gilchrist, Pope county,
were entertained at Elmer Stene's last
Sunday and spent a very pleasant day.
The Larson Bros. furnished splendid
music with their accordians.
Clara Stene left for Wil1mar for a
visit with Mrs. A. NJ. Olson.
The John Swenson meeting in Arc
lander Hall did not take well.