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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-25
DAVENPORT NOTES.
(R O. Moore.


The Y. w! c. A. members are having
great time at the present time and
will continue to have throughout the
summer at the Y Fairgrounds. Mrs.
Richly the secretary and her loyal mem
bers and helpers have made an excel
lent tennis court, and the activities are
quite successful The Glee club of the
Y are giving a social at the Vandevar
park, Tuesday evening and account OF
the same will be given later.
Mrs. Richly the secretary of the Y has
been away on a three day visit.
The A. NJ. E. church is making fine
showing here in church activities. The
various clubs of the church were trying
to ut-due the other. The banquet for
the club which brought in the most
money will be given to club No. 3. Much
credit must be given to Mr.. Howell and
wife Elizabeth for their never firing
ambition to do for the cause. They are
new members of the A. M. E. church
and took the cake when it came their
time to stir and show their grit. Follow
ing is the club individual report:
No. /, Mrs. Gertrude Fields (club
captin) $500; No. 2, j. B. STANLEY
Howell (club captain) $134.O0; No, 4,
Eugene Green (club captain) $1o1.21;
No 5 Mrs. lDaYie (club captain)l $23.52;
No. 6,.Loiiis Carroll (club captain, $50
mo ssven's report; will be given next
issueE - <'@@f ~
Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
Bethel A. M. f. church and it was a
glorious day in Zion with the members
of the church. Our new presiding elder
was with us and he certainly directed
the day quite grand. Everyone seems
to speak well of him and all wish him
success in his new fields of labor.
Rev S. B. Moore returned to Daven-
port the latter part of last week as the
grand patron of Iowa. Rev. Moore has
been reelected to that position.
COMMUNITY CENTER NOTES.
The sewing classes are progressing
nicely at the Community center, Th1r-
teenth and Grocker Streets Classes for
women are held Tuesday and Thursday
from l: 80 to $3.50 and for girls on We'd
nesday from 1880 to 300.
The domestic science school will open
in about 10 days with large class.
The Virginia association rendered
reception to the Community center mem
bers Thursday, June II at the j. FL.
Spriggs home, 1860 Fourteenth street.
A large number of guests enjoyed the
pleasant evenings entertainment. Sec
rotary H. R. Wright made short talk
on community work, while Mrs. F. G.
Goggins, girls secretary, made short
talk on girls work. Songs were rem
dered by the girls clubs.
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CLINTON, IOWA.
"a. A. Bush.

"A.
Sunday is quarterly meeting and With
it comes our new presiding elder. We
welcome with pleasure Rev. l.. w.
Owens.
Harold Robinson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Robinson of Maple avenue met
with a severe accident a few nights ago
while at work at the Clinton,bridge' and
iron works when a timber fell on his
foot causing fracture III two places.
He is able to be around again with the
aid of crutches.
Messrs. Fred Slater, Roscoe johnson
and Curtis Bush have returned from the
University of Iowa at Iowa City TO
spend the summer vacation.
Virginia johnson of Gravity is spend
ing the summer at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. Frances Culberson on North
Third street.
Miss Anna Culbcrson Of Davenport
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Culberson.
Miss Helen Lucas graduate of Hl92o
from the college at Iowa City, was a
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Frances Cut
bcrson last week, leaving Saturday
night for Omaha.
Mcneil lodge A. F. & A. M. were
hosts at a supper given at Bethel A. M.
CHuTCH OIL huI outty SNNhAAso, ""NN
II at $50. Later in the evening most
entertaining program was rendered.
after which "a public installation was
held. The following members were in
stalled: w. M, Carl Culberson; S. w.,
C. I. Thompson; j. w., Clifford Culber-
son; treasurer, J. T. Culberson; secre-
tarv, w. G. Williams; J. D., William
Williams; s. D., Wesley Porter; s. s.,
Frank Neale: J. S.. Ike Robinson; Tyler
Arthur Weatherall; chaplain, M. Q. Gull
berson.
Rev. r. Thomas spent Sunday evening
in Davenport attending quarterly meet
ing at the A. M. f. church. s.
. Adam Johnson of Des Moines visited
with his sister, Mrs. Frances Culberson
a few days ago. r.gy
Mrs. f. S. Heron attended the annual
session of the o. E. s. last week III Des
Moines.
Mr. George Martin was called to New
York City last week OH account OF the
death of sister, Mrs. Mary G. DAVIS
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SIOUX CITY NOTES.

Mrs. Washington Of San Francisco
was highly entertained by Rev. and
Mrs. j. N. Morris last Tuesday evening
at their residence, $50 Main street.
There were many present and all report,
ed having a nice time.
Mrs. Henry Parker has been unable
to attend church because of the illness
of her son. Henry Parker, Jr. p
The Juvenile Missionary society was
entertained by Mrs. Bryan last week
and will meet at the parsonage the next
meeting. 49,.
Rev. Morris, Miss Nettie Adams
Lewis and Rev. p. M. Lewis departed
for Des Moines, Iowa last Monday eve
ming where they will represent Malone
chapel A. M. E. chuch as delegates to
the district conference and Sunday
school convention.
Services were attended at Malone
chapel last Sunday and very apprecia-
lively and also the Sunday school.
Among the visitors in the A. M. E.
Sunday school last Sunday were Rev.
Price and Mr. Mullin of Mount Zion
Baptist church.
Sunday evening the house was closely
hacked when an excellent audience lis
tened to the wonderful words which
passed from the mouth of Rev. Broad
max the God sent minister. Amount col
lected during the day was $4,000.
Because of the fact that the presi-
dent of theAJuvenile Missionary society,
Miss Nettie Adams Lewis, is out OF the
CITY attending the district conference
and Sunday school convention, there
will be no meeting of the juveniles this
Thursday.
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IOWA NEWS
nREsroN NOTEs.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. III. Grant gave re-
ception Tuesday evening in honor or
her mother and brother Of San Antonio,
Tex, who will depart Wednesday night
for their former home Mexico, MO.
They will be accompanied by little Miss
Sarah Steele who will spend her vaca-
ton. For those present were: Mrs; q.
Jordon of Saint Joe, NO.; Mr.. and MRS.
Art Clough of Omaha, Neb.; Miss Ruth
G;hbs Of Bedford, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs.
John Peterson of Chicago, H.; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. r. Hawkins of Creston, Iowa;
Mr.. BENJAMIN Isaacs of Kansas City,
Kans.: Miss Nellie Grant of Armstrong,
No. Mr.. Austin Kaizer of San Antonio,
Tex: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Young of Creston,
Iowa. Miss Sarah Steele of Creston,
Iowa: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hartman OF
Mexico, Mo. The house was beautifully
decorated with pink carnations and a
fve.course menu was served. The eve.
ming was spent with dancing, music and
games. Everyone. departed at a4late
bour and everyone reported a nice time.
CREsTON NEWS.
(Last week.)
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. R. Hawkins departed
Tuesday for Kansas City, Kan, where
they were the guests of MIR. and MIS-.
p. Isaeik. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Benjamin 1saiek and they reporteu
a fine time. Mr.. Austin S. kaizer OF
San Antonio, Texas, arrived SATURDAY
afternoon and he will be the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Grant, Mr.: ana
Mrs. C. r. Hawkins and also Will be
accompanied by his mother and father
in a few days to return to his former
home, Mexico, Mo.
Mr., and Mrs. L. H. Grant had
@ clock dinner Saturday evening IN
honor of her brother Mr.. 4. kalZer. "A
four-course luncheon was served ana
the house was beautifully decorated.
Miss Sarah NJ. Steele is expecting to
depart in few days for Mexico, MO-,
where she will be the guest OF her
grandmother and family.
Mrs. NJ. Young has been on the SICK
list but she is able to be up and around
the house now.
Mr.. Louis Hartman received word that
his sister, Mrs Ora Scott is very low at
this writing. Her many friends hope
that she will recover soon.
Mr.. Ebert Howe of Tabor, Iowa, ar
rived in Creston, Iowa, Saturday eve
ming to visit his sweetheart, Miss Nellles
Grant,
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:;
PAPER an excellent
medium in which
to display their
bargains and make
theirwantsknown
| NH 1IIjI''TJI1|Ii'HIII I|I'nIIIII1I[1lI!I
Polish Aids Shoes.

Some women do not realize that
walking shoe wears better and appears
Well for longer time if it is frequent
ly polished. A new street shoe, ought
NOT to be worn much until it is pol
lshed once, for without the polish 1t
is much more liable to be scratched
than with a good polish. Especially
is this true Of tan Shoes.
Teaching Child 20 Read.
A child Is best taught to read In the
antural method, by means Of objects
His words or short sentences contaiAS
'ng the same words repeated In diff
'erent connection are written on the
blackboard, and he quickly learns to
'.ecognize these and to- read at sight
i:st words in script, then in type
When he is made to copy the black
GARD words at each lesson, he learns
read and write both st the same
'.o.
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CURED HER FITS

Mrs. Paul Gram residing at 916 Fourth Street,
Milwaukee, Wis. recently gave out the following
statement: Il had suffered with Fits Epilepsy
for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine
did me no good. 1t seemed that was beyond all
hope of relief. when at last secured a prepare
ton that cured me sound and well. Over ten
years have passed and the attacks have not re-
turned. wish everyone who suffers from this
terrible disease would write R. P N. Lepso. 1874
Island Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis, and ask for
bottle of the same kind of medicine which he gave
me. He has generously promised to send it post
Maid. free to anyone who writes him. ADV.
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LOUIS A. LEAVELLE
ANNOUNCES HIS
CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS.

New York City-Although there has
never yet been Negro congressman in
the United States there is a possibility
that there may be one next year-a con
tingency which hinges on the election
of Louis A. Leavelle, a Negro attorney
Of 1870 Lenox avenue, who has announc-
ed his candidacy for election from the
Twcnty-frst congressional district, and
who has issued comprehensive plat
form of thirty-tive planks.
I.eavelle makes bid for the Negro
vote by coming out unqualifedly for
the enforcement of the fifteenth amend
ment-an amendment which is hard
Ell to enforce in the southern states
than the seventeenth amendment is IN
New York. The colored aspirant for
gressionals would provide penalty
for the violation Of any federal statute
seeking to enforce the Fifteenth amend
ment Of from 2 to 10 years imprison-
ment.
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crime punishable by death, because II
"a "the meanest and foulest kind OF
deliberate and congregated murder
Leavelle was born in Lancaster, Ken,
lucky, and was admitted to the bar OF
that state in 1901. He came to New
York in 1904 and was admitted to the
bar in 1905. He is AZ years old, ana
states he has sought to render consist
ent and beneficial service.
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FIFTEEN BYSTANDR JUNE 20
NOTICE OF DISS013UTION.


Coal & Mining. companies corporation,
organized under and existing by virtue
of the laws of the State of Iowa, and
authorized to conduct a general coal
business therein, with it's principal place
of business at Des Moines, Iowa, held
special called meeting June 16, 1920, at
it's office at Seventh and Mulberry
streets at Des Moines, iowa; that all
the directors and stockholders of said
CORPORATION were present or represented
at said meeting and in accordance with
Section 1917. of the Code of Iowa, Chap
ter 1 Title 9, and acts amendatory!
thereto, it was voted by said directors
and stockholders that said corporation
was dissolved by the unanimous consent
of all the stockholders and directors OF
said corporation. Articles of dissolu-
ton of said corporation were duly
drawn and signed and acknowledged by
all the officers of said corporation; and
it was further voted by the unanimous
consent of the directors and stockhold-
ers at said meeting that notice of disso-
luton of the Eagle Coal & Mining Com
panv and of the execution by the officers
of said company of Articles Of Dissolu-
ton, should be published in "The y
stander,' a newspaper of general cir
culation in Polk County,aIowa, as pro
vided by law. E" lH"'
President.
c. E. Sayre,
Secretary.
II. A. Sayre,
Treasurer.
E. A. Sayre,
General Manager.
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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA
DeS MOinpS

Des Moincs
Annual certificate for publication of the
U. S. Branch, Patcrnelle Fire Insur
ancc Company, Ltd. located at New
York in the State Of New York.
Whereas, the above named company
has filed in the Insurance Department
Ct Iowa, a sworn statement showing its
condition on the thirtv-first day of De
cembcr, 1919, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the
Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance
Companies; and whereas said Insurance
Company has complied with the laws of
this State, relating to Insurance.,
Therefore, in pursuance Of law, 7, A.
C SAVAGE, Commissioner Of Tnsur-
arce, do hereby certify that said Insur-
ance Company is authorized to transact
the business Of Fire Insurance in the
State of Iowa, by agents properly ap-
pointed and duly licensed, as required
by law, until the first da y of March,
1921.
I further certify that the statement
lst. The actual amount
of paidup Capital of
said Company, De-
cembcr 81, 1919, to
be Statutory Deposit S 100000
I'd. The aggregfate in
come of said Com
pany for the year
1919, to be ........ 1,644,3O6.13
30. The aggregate expen-
ditures of said Com
pany for, the year
1919, to be ...... l,456,SO2.S5
4th. The aggregate amount
of the Assets of said
Company, December
81, 1919, to be ..... 1889, 1925
9Th. The aggregate amount
amount of Liabilities
of said Company, in
GLIDING the amount
required to safely re-
insure all outstand-
ing risks, December
81, IVY, to be 80. 1.41S, 697.51
Ian 1Iol1MON1 WHEREOF, I have
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long a. they are trying for the uplift
lot us help them do. Do your part and
/ will assure they will do theirs. What
we want is little more team work and
success is ours.
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Favors Freedom for Ireland.

The Irish vote is also sought by a
plank calling for the Immediate recog-
milton of Ireland, as a republic and in
dependent nation, and he also comes out
for the immediate granting of .inde-
pendent to the Philippines.
Another plank is for the appointment
Of at least 40 of the total number of
applicants to the military and naval
avadcmes to be selected from the col
orcd race, and that there be no segre-
CATION of the races at West Point and
Annapolis.
Leavelle is for amendments to the
constitution which shall effectuate the
nomination for the presidency by direct
nomination, and his election by popu-
lar vote. He would have the cabinet
officers elected and made directly re.
sponsible to congress. He would de-
prive the president of the power of pat
ronage, and put all public offices under
civil service. He would elect federal
Judges, including the supreme court
justices, by popular vote. q
ii In regard to, the league of nations,
he would accept it with Senator Lodge IS
amendments. He is for bonus for ex-
service men, and would increase the sal
aries of government employees generally
as well as that of soldiers, sailors and
marines,
( Opposes Lynching.
Lynching would be made a federal
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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA
Des Moines

Des Moines
Annual certificate for publication OF the
South Carolina Insurance Company,
located at Columbia in the State OF
South Carolina
Whereas, the above named company
has filed in the Insurance Department OF
Iowa, a sworn statement showing its
condition on the thirty-first day of De
cember, 1919, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the
Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance
Companies; and whereas said Insurance
Company has complied with the laws of
this State relatingsto insurance.
Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, A.
C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of 1nsur-
ance, do hereby certify that said Insur-
ance Company is authorized to transact
the business of Fire Insurance in the
State of Iowa, by agents properly ap-
pointed and duly licensed, as required
by law, until the first day of March,
1921!
I further certify that the statement
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IysuRANCE DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA
nes Moines

II Et# Dies M ONES gu,
Annual certificate for pubi1catioIlIl g a
Skandia Insurance Company -. -
Iocated at New DIRK in the o'a'e
New York. ornanv
Whereas. the above named tom pt ~
hos fled in the Insurance Depa| ;ts
Iowa a sworn statement sHo"is ~
condition on the thirty-tirst day - 10
ccmber, 1919, in accordance mi. 20 the
nroyisions of Chapter 4, Iltie ~ ,S,,an
Code of Iowa, relating TO Insur
Comnanies: and whereas said Insurance &c
Company has complied with the laws
This State relating to insurance.
Therefore, in pursuance Oh law 1,,,r.
G. SAVAGE, Commissioners OF Ins
once, do hereby certify that saio aa+
a,,ce Company is authorized 10 'ran' 20
the business of Fire Insurance -
state of Iowa, by agents properly n "p
nointed and duly licensed, as r.gu.L
bv law, until the first day OIL M al ''
1921. .o statement
shows
LIST. The actual amount or
Statutory Deposit OF
said Company, De
cembcr 81, 1919, to ann ooo ~
he Observation-Disclosures 10y
2G. The aggregate income
of said Company for -oo o,- &c
the year 1919, to be l'''2'''''o'
3D.. The aggregate eXpeh-
ditures of said Com
P 1o19 to he 1,712, 1926
4th. The aggregate aomunt
of the Assets of said
.l,>
81 1" 1919 a!; to be .......... 2,247, l1s.2o
5th. The aggregate amount
of Liabilities of said
Company, inciud'ng
the amount required
to safely reinsure all
outstanding risks,
December 81, 1919,
~ ha 1928, 1896
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have
hereunto set my hand and aff'xea IN!
seal of officdat Des Moines, this twenty
second day Of June, l92o.
(sEAL) Commissioner OF insurance.
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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA

Des Moincs
Annual certificate for publication OF thc
IT, Branch, Phenix Fire Insurance
Company, located at Providence III
the State of Rhode Island.
Whereas, the above named company
has filed in the Insurance department
O. Iowa. a sworn statement showing us
condition on the thirtv-tirst day of De
ccmber, 1919, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 1. Title 9, OF the
Code of Iowa, relating TO insurance
Companes; and whereas sad Insurance
Companv has complied with the laws or
this State relating to assurance.
Therefore, in pursuance of law, |, "A.
C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of insurance
do hereby certify that said insurance
Company is authorized to transact the
business of Fire Insurance in the state
OF Iowa, by agents properly appointed
and duly licensed, as required by law,
until the first day of March, 1921.
I further certify that the statement
1st The actual amount of
paid-up Capital of
said Company, De-
be Statutory Deposit 5000 100000
cembcr 81, 1919, to
Cd. The aggregate income
Of said Company for
the year 1919, to be 9S9,O44.S4
Sd. The aggregate expcn-
diturcs Of said Com
ranv for the year
1919, to be ........ GAG, 2.3S
4th. The aggregate amount
of the Assets of said
Company, December
81, 1919, to be -,~-- ~,322 ,637.Oo
9Th. The aggregate amount
of Liabilities of said
Company, including
the amount required
to safely reinsurc all
outstanding risks,
December 81, 1919,
to be ........ s5O,352.7A
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, | have
hcreunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at Des Moines, this eigh-
tecnth days of June, 1920.
A. G. SAVAGE,
(SEAL) Commissioner Of Insurance.
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Des Moines

DeS MONIES 4s@S
Annual certificate for publication of the
Scottish Union and National Insur.
ance Co., U. S. B., located at Hart.
ford in the State Of Connecticut.
Whereas, the above named company
has filed in the Insurance Department. Of
Iowa. sworn statement showing its
condition on the thirty-tirst day of De-
cember. 1919, in accordance with the
n,ovisions of Chapter 4, Title o, of the
Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance
Companies; and whereas said Insurance
Comnanv has complied with the laws Of
this State relating to insurance
Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, A,
G.. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insur-
,nce. do hereby certify that said Insur. "a
ance Company is authorized to transact
the business of Fire Insurance in the
State of Iowa, by agents. properly APP
nointed and duly licensed, as required
bv law, until the first day of March,
1921.
further certify that the statement
shows
LIST. The actual amount of
Statutory Deposit of
said Company, De-
~ tce1nber 81, 1919, to
be, ..........-......--.-...- 2oo,ooooo
Cd. The aggregate income
of said Company for
the 1919, to be ..-.- 5000, $3.50.
Sd. The aggregate expen-
ditures of said Com
pany for the year
1919, to be ...---.--....----- 1901 ,37424
4th. The aggregate amount
of the Assets of said
Company, December
81, 1919, to be ..-----,-- 1914, 5000
5th. The aggregate amount
of Liabilities of said s
Company, including
the amount required @
to safely reinsure all :
outstanding risks,
December 81, 1919,
to be .....-.....-.-...-.---. 4.766, 52S57
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l have
hcreunto set nv hand and affixed my
seal of office at Des Moines, this twenty
second day Of June, 1920.
A. G. SAVAGE,
(SEAL) Commissioner of Insurance.
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1st. The actual amount Of
~ paidsup { Capital Of
said Company, De-
cember 81, 1919, to
berg....s.....,.s....................$ 5000, 100000
Cd. The aggregate income
of said Company for
the year 1919, to be :. 5l5,S7O.O3
Sd. The aggregate expendi-
lures of said Company
for the year 1919, to
be ...............,...--... 326,s72.34
4th. The aggregate amount
of the Assets of said
Company, December
81, to be ..-................. GIL ,O69.64
9Th. The aggregate amount
of Liabilities of said
Company, including
the amount required to
safely reinsure all out
standing risks, Deem
Der 81, 1919, to be-. 1926, 1920
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal of office at Des Moines, this twenty
second day of June, 1920.
A. G.. SAVAGE,
(SEAL) Commissioner of Insurance.
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Has Your Como in and
Subscription time ts,sD vou a.
Expired? IN tosaa
The Art Of KISSING,


Don't kiss all over, as grasshoppers
walk. Dent sit down to it. Stand up.
You needn't be anxious to get into
crowd. Two persons are plenty to
corner and catch a kiss. Stand firm.
1t won't hurt you after you're used to
Don't be in a hurry. Providence
Will give you strer 18th for the ordeal
Take good aim-the lips meet, the eyes
close. the heart opens, heaven itself
opens before you,, and the art Of kiss
ing is learned.
"AIma Mater"
The phrase "allna 1nater,~ as applied
to colleges and universities. is said to
nave originated in the University OF
Bonn, Germany. A statue IF the Moth
er OF Christine alma mater, or be-
loved mother, stands over the doorway
OF that famous seat of learning. From
1t the phrase received Its origin.
There's 4 Difference.
An epigrammatist says classicM
education is for conversation and the
other kind for css.- Pittsburgh Dis
HAtch.