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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Kansas School Denies
Student Soviet Is
Controlling Affairs

~ fHt AaHANlANNN FNNNn
HAYS, KAN March 2'. Dueking
in ID lake ~ q student ana two mem-
hers Of the faculty, one ot whom
charged that the students had orr
Eauizcd soviet Wus not the work
~ any soviet y. l.. Montague. fi-
nancial secretary Of the Fort Hays
Normal school declared today. tie
denied boo telephone conversation
with the attorney general ut Topeka
that there was any tendency toward a
Soviet among students ur faculty.
Tho trouble arose Mr.. Montague
said. from a misIutcrprctation and
misounstruction of the attitude or
the student body hy few members
~ the faculty and every student was
expected to help in building six lap
track a playful suggestion was
made, according to Mr. Montague,
that those who refused to- hr duckcd.
Three mon thought IL was coercion
and refused tn help. Tho three.
James start and T.. Casper Harvey,
OF the faculty. and John =. LAM
uuist a student. were duckcd, with
the approval of faculty and students.
according 10 Mr.. Montague,
1T was simply an expression of
college spirit. nothing else" he said,
Harvey one of the mon duckod,
sent two kilograms to the state board
OF administration, In which ho said q
student Soviet was ln charge and
asked help.
A thorough Investigation by his
office disclosed the fact that the re-
port that the normal students had
Instituted soviet system In the
school was without foundation
County Attorney Mosiucr said.
"EmphHtaHly there is nothing to
H." .hp county attorney said. Tho
whole thing is am cNIggcrution Of q
sorips of pranks pcrpvtrli'd ln the
typical spirit 90 college young peo'
.ir."
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
CAPTAIN SAYS
DANIELS LOAFED
ON The JOB
Was Responsible for
Shortage in Navy Per-
sonnel, Says Palmer


WASHINGTON. Marcn sb--"pro-
crastlnation on the part Of Secretary
Daniels" was responsible for seri-
ouf shortage OF personnel which prov
- the initinl handicap OF the navy In
the ,-ar." Catuin Leigh o. Palmer.
war tim, chief uf the bureau Of nav
iFation. testt!ed today before the sen
ate committee investigating the navy's
conduct ~ the war.
The secretary. Captain Palmer de
clared. was unable to appreciate the
necessity fos obtaining and trimming
men In advance of an actual dcclar-
alton OF war. Even after the war
was declared" the witness said. he
used to sat. We have too many re-
serves now Just before the United
States joined the allies. when the
bureau 90 navigation was stflving to
recruit naval reserves the witness
continued Secretary Daniels ordered
enrolment IN the reserve stopped.
Did you stop" asked Chairman
Hale
40, We needed the mon. ard went
right ahead
NANktN ~ MI lAlNlFlh Alf 'AlNfl
day and he doesn't remember any
thing 4 VI it." said the witness. hut
he did j Her me 10 stop enrolment
then nh4 several other times"
Catain Palmer told the committee
that'f hen war was declared the nav p
was short $1,000 regular and reserve
enlisted men and about 1000 officers
FRO mits peace time requirements and
that at least O.OOO additional en-
AffIHffg
were needed FOR dostroycrs as soon as
war was declared.
Tho witness sal dcouErcss was not
20 blame us it gave everything the
department asked for
Replying Co a qucation ~ chair
man Hale, Captain Palmer declared
that Secretary Daniels did all b."
could tu hc.p get men I'm the criu-
cal days OF the spring OF 1917
tn" secrctarN," hc said. backed
w all efforts 10 get enlisted men. 10
was anxious 10 Ec, them"
captain Palmer said requests from
Rear Admiral Sims for additional "
fecrs tu assist him were granted
whenever possible. Ito did not re
member that Admiral Sims had made
puy requests fur additional officers
early in the wur.
Enlisted men wjrc scnt On Admiral
Sims Hs fast as We could train them.
said The witness. q did not know
b, did NOT get Iu ho wanted until
this investigation came up. WI
the enlisted men did get abroad they
didn't have barracks for them
Admiral Sims previously had told
the committee that failure uf tho de-
ulttmDni Co provide him with udcs
uunfc assistance early 100 th" war was
one % his greatest duflcultics,
Asked by senator Trammcll dem
tNIHFIEHHIfN
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Orders Probe Into
Beet Sugar Profits

wASHiNGrpN. March 2h.-Au IN
Ncstigation OF the profits made bN the
beet sugHf manufacturers In the Colo
RADIO district was ordered today by tho
department Of justice.
Audit OF the sugar manufacturers
books was requested by the beet sugar
growers who charged that the manu-
mCturcrs were making eXorhitnnt
profits and that they were responsible
largely for the present hieh prices.
United States Attorney Tcdrow al Den
yer. wus instructed 10 employ account
ants and carry the investigation ITO "A
conclusion with the necessary legal
proceedings u such are shawn 70 be
necessary"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Rotary Club Hears
Reports on Convention

Capt W. G. Reid and John Tombs.
who represented the Albuqlerqus, Ro-
tary club at the recent district confer
once In Colorado Springs. were speak
ers today at the meeting OF AlbuQuer-
que ROturinnH. They described the
work done at the Colorado Springs
meeting.
Edward II. Carson. president OF the
Ration rotary club, who was a guest
also spoke Of Tho Colorado Springs
meeting. Both Ration and Clayton
mado a strong impression on the Col-
orudo springs gathering because OF the
large delegations they sent The Clay
ton club sent a delegation OF AZ. In a
private Pullman.
by, J. A. Ferroll OF the international
health board. and Nicholas NnHheli
Lindsay. the poet. were other guests
Of the Rotary club today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
HELD
FOR EXPLOITING
SILVER STOCKS
Boston Broker Charged
With Filing False
information

BOSTON. March s-.-rhe crusade
OF Attorney General Allen against
promoters and brokers who have.becn
exploiting silver stocks led to the ar
rest OF Thomas W. Lawson today. No
surrendered himself at police head
quarters to answer 10 a warrant
charging him with violating on four
counts state law regarding the M
Ing OF information regarding stock
issues. -Four other operators and
brokers were arrested yesterday.
Lawson and his secretary. Van
Ripper. who was among those arrested.
In recent months have been active IN
the promotion of silver stocks which
IN the Lawson advertising was fea-
tured a. silver the greatest Fautb.s
OF the afe.F Each announced ne was
developing certain Individual silver
mine properties a. units Of general
holding companies
In the campaigns the prices OF In
cents to 81 or 80 with subsequent re-
versais aad fluctuations. After news
Of The arrests Yesterday these prices
tumbled further.
Il was the fact that securities were
offered 40 cheapiy. the attorney gem
ernl said. that attracted to them per-
sons without investing experience
who sacrificed Liberty bonds and
savings accounts 20 purchase stock In
hopes OF early rlcnea
Lawson, whose stock operations
have attracted nationl attention IN
the last quarter century. called at
police headquarters this morning 10
submit TO arrest. gave hin occupations
as a farmer and author and walked
through a noisy crowd to the court
house whore he was arraiEned and
held for o hearing on April s. lie
furnished bonds Of $500.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
CONDITIONS IN
GERMANY CALMER
Truce Reported Reached
in Wesel District-Red
Army Still Large

BDpERlCH. Rhenish Prussia.
March Complete quiet prcvallA
temporarily at Wesel. the German
stronghold bcsieged by revolutionary
workers. but peace between the two
forces haA not been declared. The
correspondent was informed to this
effect at o'clock this morning over
the telehone by the headquarters o.
General Habitsch. the commander at
Wcsel. across the Rhine from this
town
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
ASKS STATUS OF j. s.
TROOPS IN GERMANY
Resolution Adopted in
House Calls on Presi-
dent for Information

WASHNGToN. March prcsl-
dent WILSON rs asked In a resolution
adopted today 10y the house 90 Inform
congress OF the CNuct status and
scope uf duty OF tho American forces
iu Germany, The resolution also
asks the authority Of Marshal Fuch
over the American forces and in what
manner they are governed Without
ths direction Of the president
An official cstimut, hy the state
department. today placed the number
OF Americans in Germany ut about
women
All American travellers In Berlin,
e. was sili, were given gmplo oppor-
tunity tn leave ON special ears pro-
vided after the recent revolutionary
outbreaks. hut many failed 20 leave
as they felt they were safe.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
War Risk Insurance
Legislation Approved

wAsHiNGToN March 2b.-Lesis-
lation designed 90 bring the govern
mcut war risk Insurance into closer
touch with former service men was
approved today by tho house later
state subcommittee In charge u war
risk insurance bills Collection OF in
suronce premiums at post officcs. os-
tablishmcnt Of state war risk iusur-
unce offices ana funds for advcrtis-
ing the benefits OF the government
insurance are provided.
For establishing regional Offices
and other substitute offices the bill
carries $1,000 00O. while S250.0oO .s
proposed for advertising.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
FIGHTING RESUMED
THE HAGUE HEARS

THE HAGUE. March 25.--Fight-
inE In the ltuhr district Of Germany
whore It was understood IA truce had
been agreed TO has been resumed
according to the Telegraph SPARTA
cist forces nre nearing Weael, tho
newspaper says, ANA Muenster dis
patch TO the Roiierdam Courant says
the red army's strength nov is ie,-
600.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
4. =. WONT OPPOSE
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS

WASHINGTON, March 2h.-Am-
hassador Wallace al Paris was inform
ed today hy the state department that
the United states would not oppose tho
sending Of German government troops
into the Nuhr valley 90 qucli the ris-
ing there.
No request for such troop m ivomcnt
Into the neutral zone on the Rhine has
been received from the German gov
crnmcnt, 10 was said al the depart
ment hut the American governments
position was outlined to Ambassador
Wallace so ne could givo "a prompt re-
plN " such q request were made
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
INDIAN HANGS SELF.

TIIUENTN, NTI7I WUT0n TT.
Gut,Wuod un Indian was found
hanged this morning in his cell In the
Gila county juil at Globe, according
TO "a message received hero today by
o. vi. WiUots caief deputy thtcd
Staten marshal Gntcwoud was "a
federal prisoner, held on "a charge OF
murder boz connection with the killing
of another Indian on the Fort Apache
rcs.ryatlnn recently. Lakewood X
body was found suspended By towel,
the message said.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
CHILEAN PRESS
COLD TO THE j. S.
Our Note Evokes Disa-
greeable Comment -
Government Replies

3 SANTIAGO. chile. March 25.-rhe
answer of chile 90 tho note from
the United States government request
Ing chile TO "loavc nothing undone to
prevent conflict between Peru and
Bolivia" is unfnvorahly commented
upon by the press today.
The American note evoked some
d.suFrcyable comment, Mercurio d.
caring tho concensua OF public opin-
ion WAS that the communication Of
the United States government gave
evidence Of suspicion that chile had
fostcrod the differences between Peru
and Bolivia. The newspaper says the
noto demonstrates that tho United
States hps been badly Informed as TO
the situation In chile.
This Is 'hc second case In which
the uIfouadcd alarmist outcrios OF
Peru have provoked American notes
To- Chile Mcrcuric continues. such
prccipit.te action causes a painful
impression and lessons the feeling Of
fritudfhlp Tor the United states
Tie chilean reply 10 tho United
Statcs said 30 was Chilc's opinion that
the anti-Peruyian manifestations In
Ins IaY. Bolivia. In no case could
possibly suffice To- pr0duce the threat
uf wan.
Chlc declared her peaceful desires
and asserted no mobilization Of her
forces had been considered.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Republic Will Be
Proclaimed at Fiune

ROME. March c5- Fiume Is ON
the eve % thc momcntous events SAYS
dispatches direct from that city
Captain Gubriclc D.AuuunZiu sani the
Fiumuu national assembly have de-
oidcd Geo proclaim republic but prob
ably VIII not take this action until
attor tho meeting OF the supreme
allied council at Snn Reno. Italy. ON
Aufu a.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
TRUCE REACHED. SAYS
4 RI.IiDtCT IN PARIS

PARIS March g5.- The German
government has reached definite
agreement with the workmen in th3
luhr valley whore the general strike
has been paralyzing Industry and
whore huHtiliti,s between soldiers and
workers have been in progress for
several DAYS past. according TO ucwH
reaching French semi-official circles
today from Berlin.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Japan Makes No
Progress ON Shantung

TOXIC, Murch 25.-The Japaneso
foreign office today Informed The As
sOcintcd Press correspondent that no
progress had been made In negotia-
lions with China concerning restora-
ton OF Shantung, since Minister 10
China Ohatu In January notified the
Chinese government OF Japan's desire
to negotiate direct.
China had made no reply, II was
said at the foreign office. and the pol
icy OF Japan published ut that time
rcmainB unchanged.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Commission to Study
Income Tax Organized

SANTA FE. n. NJ. March H.
Permanent organization Of the COM
Inlsslon 10 study Income tax systema
has been effected at a meeting OF the
members held here. N. J. HaRcrman.
Of Roswell, was elected chairman.
This commission was authorized by
tho special session OF the legislature
last month and ~ to make its report
70 the governor not later than next
January An appropriation OF 5000
IN available for clerical force and
other necessary expenses.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Barnes to Be Quizzed
In Corn Corner Probe

CHICAGO. March 25.--Iulius =.
Barnes president OF the United states
grain corporation. will be asked to
explain recent grain sales and move
meHts In connection with an invesii-
gation Of an alleged attempt to corner
the corn market on his arrival here
today. Charles r. clync United States
district attorney announced.
Mr.. Clync announced that after a
preliminary examination no evidence
Of illegal market manipulation had
ppeared 10 warrant prosecution un-
der the Lever food control. act.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Anthracite Coal Men
To Remain at Work

NEW YORK. March 25--Ofricors
og the United Mine Workers were
preparing notices today to be sent to
local unions in the three districts
comprisins the anthracite coat region,
after April ! pending the negotiation
OF q now wage agreement ps the mine
operators have agreed 10 make amy
wage award retroactive 20 that
date"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
= PLNCE
N GERMAN CABINET

BERLIN, March 20. Tho Loknl
Anzuigor reports that captain Fisher
'uno has declined to accept the port
folio 90 nnance in the new ministry.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25
Mrru MauKIgrs.

NEW YORK. March 2s.-Bar sill
ver si2fh.
Copper. steady: uiectrolytic un-
changed; iron firm ana unchanged.
Tin spot tbs.2b: April and May
t5s7s.
Anthony unchanged.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25

Chicago. choice. tfa.5o TO vf4,13f
medium. fii.so 70 Si4te; receipia'
] 20o0.
Kansas CITY. sia.so to sls.iei ~
ccipta. s.eoo.
Dsnvsf .gras.) $1,000 to ,ia.esi
receipts. f,f00.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-03-25

character Of the day, cloudy.
STATE Weather.
New McXlrot Fair tonight uud
Friday. colder tonight.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20

ported to os appearing in Kiowa county. On the John Marriage ranch crevices 12 feet deep, half a mile long and some of them threo feet wide. have appeared recently. Atten- ton to them was attracted by tho finding of two steers in one of the crevices. The cattle were wedged in. apparently having fallen in when the earth cracked.
 Geoiogtsts generally agree that the cracks are duo to hot, dry weather and tho counter effect of tho subter- rarean supply of water. In Meade county, further west. the underfiow of water is tapped by many wells.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20
INTERPLAYGRoUND BASEBALL.

Bartlett Loses First Game of Season and
 narritt' ssa smsIIey Split Twin Bill.
 The smalIey and Burritt teams of the rnterpiaysround League ciashed in a double header yesterday. Smaliey won the first contest by a score of to 1. The batteries were: For smalley. Politis and Lipman: for Burritt. Daniels and Clare. The game was umpired by 6. wsskovitH. The second game. a nve-innins affair. was won by the Burritt nine by score of 10 to ,. The batteries were: For SmaIley, Politis and LdpnAn; for Burritt Stabely and Blair. H. Hali umpired.
 The Bartlett team met it's first defeat of the season the hands of the Smith nine in one of the hardest fought games played in the league this year. The score was to '. steese, ot Smith. was the star of the game, his hitting and fielding being perfect He got five hits in five trips to tho plate and accepted five chances in the held without error.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20
ST. MARY's vs. COLT GIRLS.
Big Feature Baseball Attraction Tomorrow
 Afternoon at St. Mary's Playground.

Big Feature Baseball Attraction Tomorrow
 Afternoon at St. Mary's Playground.
 The best baseball attraction in this city tomorrow is scheduled at St. Mary's play ground when the St. Marys girls team will play the Colt nine of Hartford 1t will be the second time this season that the teams have met. New Britain won the first game. The teams will line up as follows:
 Colt-Nelson. pitcher; Mahl, catcher; Maher, first base; Peterson. second base; Hickey, third base: Peck. shortstop: Gold berg, left field: Booth, center field; Casey. right field.
 St Mary's-Heller. McCue Long. Lynch. R. Long. Arch, Cunningham, r. kopf. H. kopf. Mahoney. Grove. McGrath and Lambert.
 The game will start at o'clock.
 Tonight the frsts game of the series for the city championship between the Lam ders, Frary and Clark and the North and Judd girls teams will be played. In the
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20

Hugh Rorty. matchmaker of the Jefferson A. c. of Hartford, has arranged attrac- tive looking card for open-air exhibition at the Wethersfeld avenue baseball grounds tomorrow afternoon. The first bout is scheduled to start at 4:15 o'clock
 For the main go Abe Attel Goldstein. of New York. and Young Montreal. Of Provi dence. K. l., will be the headliners. Gold stein's best achievement fin these parts was victory over Willie Murphy, conqueror Of Sammy Waltz. In the semi-final Kid Witsc, or Hartford, will tackle Mickey Trayers. of New Haven, and in the other bout Mike Morley. of Hartford. will battle Teedie Rus sell. of Norwich. Dave Fitzgerald, of New Haven, will be the referee
New Britain herald., 1920-08-20

sI-b League the Glendeies will meet tne Nutmess and the Redwoods will tackle the Columblas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-05
Gun TOting Charge
Was Not Made Out

Every time YOU defend q man for
carving a gum" complained Assist
amt Prosecuting Attorney c. z. Miller
10 his successful rival for the nomin-
alton for prosecuting attorney. L. {.
Musgraye. Friday IN Justice
Musgroye's court, You either Try 10
prove that It's broken or being taken
10 be liked, which was precisely what
Attorney Musgrave proved BY q NUM-
chr OF witnesses. at least 10 the salts
faction OF the justice. .
The case was that Of Lee Sattef-
field. a miner, who. was arrested on
Nav 2lst for carrying a gun al Nor,
can Mines. The testimony showed
that Saterfeld has a revolver which
has been out Of order for some time,
and while taking it to a machinlst
who works for the mining company
for the purpose Of having i repaired,
he had a friendly scutle with a fellow
workman, during which the revolver
dropped from his pocket. The Jus:
lice did not consider the evidence Of
gun tot!ng sufficient and discharged
Satterfeld.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-05
Evening Chat

He Lonsed for Comfort and Shelter.
il sure would be tough luck TO come
down with the smallpox in this town.
On the other hand we ought 10 DC
glad / guess that We don't need a regu,
lar pest house. We should try TO lr-
earth our. senses Of humor when we
learn that a fellow is God forsaEen
neutrality-suspicious. individual
if he chances to come to Fairmont
with the smallpox plain in his lace
That's Just what happened here ms
week when colored man from inc
-iouners Plant came 10 town for treat.
ment for a mysterious ailment; i me
Koppers people themselves hadn't rs.
red IN a temporary pest house on the
koppers grounds, the fellow would pc
hunting vet for help Of some sort. Is
there anything more pitiful than SICK
and suffering humanity without a We.
come corner in a city. You and Amt
interested particularly in pest houses
except when the unwelconie thought
comes unbidden suppose 1t should
Rave been myself" Then We want to
get out and rustic up interest in some
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-05
penonals.

peTSuUoIbs
Buris and Glenn Snodgrass Of New
Martinsville were guests Of relatives
here this week. 80.
Miss Mona Stum has returned from
q visit With her sister a uniontoTn'
Il Mstc C. Wells and Mrs. F. E.
Flowers were visitors at Rymer On
James i. Jolliiee Of Pittsburgh was
here this week for a short VISIT.
Raw McGee Is here from Philadel-
phia for visit at his home IN BROOK
ia James Atkinson Of clarksburg was
the guest Of his parents in High stieeI
this week.
Mrs. NJ. J. Hough has returned from
a visit with her daughter Ars. Z. ).
Thomas in Fairmont.
T. L. Sturm. Spray Sturrn. JACK
I.ampe and Earl Cover have return
ed fro ma few days visit IN Pit's-
Claude Chase has returned from q
I short visit with relatives at MOUNT
Morris. Pa. ..,.,..,
B. r. Beer was a business visitor
in FsIrmont on Wednesday.
Ms, D. L. Miles has returned 70
her home in Pittsburgh after a Visit
with Mrs. W. R. Phillips m Ciyton
street.
a wish with relatives In PITTSBURGH.
Mrs. jerks will remain for a longer
visit with her sister.
Mrs. A. A. Melat; and daughter;
Mrs, Lon Henderson have returned
to their home in Benwood afer j
visit With friends here.
Glide Shanks Of Shanks garage
has returned from a bust1ess visit IN
Detroit. where he purchased a num-
her Of automobiles.
Glide Cunningham has, returned
from a bushes visit Al ] osan, emo.
John Smith has returned from Tex
as where he has ben employed IN inc
oil fields for some time. :, o,
&C. Anderson Of GAINESVILLE, ONO,
was business visitor in Warrington
Miss Lucy Pri:hard u spending a
few DAYS with friends Ia Wheeling
Francis C. Sturm has gone to Sis
ters vile on a business "Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Basnett have
returned from motor trip 10 Zanes-
vile, Ohio.
high school faculty has returned 10
his home in Paw Paw, Michs for the
summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-05

M. IL d6!iss SuuIi % piGhiie rfOl-
effT Nevertheless. And in6te1d pt
dDdGiIg me nztter By reporting I'M
aeinsry Or fidicnlols rattert the
ruth clothed simply and attfae lyeiy
sholld be presented-ll rabbits
barred. City building Affairs are mos
interestiag-eyen 70 the connecting
no Of water 70 fifty new houses ont
tenth street way. The public wont
complain jealously when II learns
what the city Is doing for big tar.
nayers. Why tease and fool and
ignore the public? A heart TO hear.
understanding would be far better.