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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24
Successful Complexion
Renewing Treatment

A treatment foe salsow. muddy
fr~ckied or blotcisy 'cnmptexious
thai ~ always successful IL the
nightly Applications Cd ordinary mrr-
eoilxed wsx for freUn one to two
Weeks- This method isl sure TO sue
ss<c for the simple reason that "a
literally takes or arsdi discards the
old eomplcxion- The wax Possesses
me peculiar property, OF absorbing
0srface skin. with sirilts impcrrsc-
tons. This ~ done 80 gradually.
the Ska eoming OF n little each
DAY. ~ dne. almost invisible parti-
cles. that NO inocnveni-nc or dis
comfort Is expsrtenosd-and the
most eay~fui ob@r v.rs can not de-
tert ghs use of this treatment.
The nsrcoiixed VAL. which can be
had At any drug store.fs applied the
eAme as cold cream. bsr not rubbed
IN. ana washed OF In the morning
The new complexion produced in
this way. exhkbtting thu true beauty
Of health, - not to be compared
with the Kind made by cosmetics
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24
COMEDY ADDED TO
PROGRAM AT REX

The REX management announces
that In addition to The World
Afinmc.~ beginning Monday. sen.
ns,t's big comedy production. "Yan-
kse Doodle In Borlln~ will be added
TO the program.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24
LIBERTY

Robert Warwick a. an Eagilsh
soldier Of fortune In South A friea
In tho horo Of a rather striking
pho'opiay a; the Liberty this week.
II In called Thou ar, the Man"
A. Myicn caitboFpe. the soldier
star leaves the employ OF couple
a diamond smuegisrs when BE- stss
pec,n the shady character 81 their
business. only 20 encounter another
% the rascaia In the brother OF the
pretty Efri whom he meets and with
whom hc falls In love. lnnoccntiy
involved in the thievinK game. he
serves a three year sentence IN prts.
on 10 protect the girl. Afior his re-
loase he passes thru several dis.
hcarieninr adventures. but eventual.
~ wins his happiness.
Mr.. Warwick IN OF the rugged.
manly type that fIiA well into the
character Of the hero. His perform.
ance Is thoroly convincing. Lois
Wilson. tho girl" heretofore liFh,
comedy star. shows unexpected tai.
entH al an emotional star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24
GAMBLING TRIAL OF Frank

Hall. Ia shea and James Osborne.
arrested In Mayor Caidwcil's raid at
al Olive ST.. was postponed until
fall by Judge Gillian Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24

A ;empestuou-. sri, fire. castlnet
clicking damsei OF sunny Seville Is
Geraldine Fsrrar IN THE Woman
and the Puppet" at the Clemmer this
week All the temperament. grace
and majesty Of this diva 90 grand
opera are registered IN the character
OF Concha Perez. dancer OF Seville
who viii neither sell nor give her
kisses until the rich Don Matco. who
has been humblod In spirit and
brought 10 the verge OF desperation
strikes a blow which tamcs her.
Miss Farrar Ia again supported by
Lou TelleFcn. her husband. ne the
lead. The cast also includes Madame
Rose Dionc. famous French actress
and pupil ~ sarah Bcrnhardt. Chris
tina Perada. the wcll.known Spanish
dancer. and Bcrtram CASSIDY. a
screen favoriie.
Especially noticeable is the Spien.
did scenic effect There is a charm.
ing replica Of a Spanish plaza and
the many little homes OF the cigar.
ct girls are faithfully reproduced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-24
REX

Carson Burr waa the one strong
man IN his home city when the
workers Of tina; city had been griev.
ously mislcd by foreign propaganda
lists and egged on TO strike when
conciiiatory tactics would have won
them success. Mayor Burr Tough,
Ike a tiger. lie parieyea not with
Bolshcvism. lie substituted red
blocdet Ameficanisrn instead. He
preached common sense and brother.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
S0VlETS BRING UP RESERVES TO
CONFRONT POLISH ARMIES EAST I
OFWARSAW;; FIGHTING TODAY
GROCERTERIA Is PURCHASED
BY G. W. COOK AND SON

G. w. Cook and son, formerly Of
Buena Vista, Ca, are the new COM
ers of the Grocerteria, the popular
self-service grocery on North Ken
lucky avenue. The store will open
tomorrow under the new ownership,
but the present force, including the
former owners, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller,
will be with the store for the time
being.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook and their son
have apartments with Mr.. and Mrs !.
O'Doniel on Lime street.
Mr.. Cook is a man of enterprising
spirit and long business experience.
Elis son, w. M. Cook, is a young man
Of enthusiasm and vision and has Just
finished business course at Pough
keepsie, N. Y. These people are cit,
zens of the right sort and we wish
them success in their newly acquif ed
enterprise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
G. A. R. MEET IN
SEPTEMBER AT
INDIANAPOLIS
(By Associated Press.)


Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 26.-After
a lapse Of 81 years Indianapolis will
again entertain the annual encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. For the first time since 1893
the national meeting of the Grand
Army will be held this year in the
Hoosier capital, September 10 to 25.
Civic committees are now planning
TO entertain 100000 visitors during
the week of the encampment. A list
OF homes which will accommodate
one or more of the Civil War heroes
is being compiled and committee
members say comfortable quarters
will be available for everyone.
Numerous entertainment features
are being prepared. There will be
airplane rides for veterans who may
retain some Of their wartime courage.
Automobile trips have been arranged
for others.
Hotel headquarters have been as
signed to the 33state departments OF
the g. A. r. Arrangements for the
gathering are being made by COM
mittee of 500 business men who are
working under the direction of an
executive committee Of i've members.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
WI. Law VICTIM
OF AUTO ACCIDENT
MAY NOT RECOVER

Barlow, Aug. 26.-(Special to Tele-
gram w. l.. Law, a well known real
estate dealer Of Barlow and son Of
General e. M. Law, was the victim Of
a serious accident yesterday after.
noon. Mr.. Law was returning from
Lake Wales and when within a short
distance of Barlow he attempted to
round a sharp curve at a supposedly
high rate of speed and overturned the
REQ roadster which he was driving,
and was pinned beneath the car.
E. G, PARCEL, Of Lakeland, who hap
pened to be close behind Mr.. Laws
car, saw the accident and came to
the rescue Of the unfortunate man,
who was unconscious when he was
gotten out from beneath the car.
Luckily, a physician who was out on
the road at the time, drove up short
ly after the accident and gave immed
late attention to the unfortunate man
Upon examination last night it was
found that there had been severe
fracture on the head, and an operation
was performed to remove a piece OF
shattered bone from the ear. Up to
a late hour today it was impossible to
determine the exact extent Of the In.
juries, but the doctors seem of the
opinion that internal injuries were
received. At two o'clock this after.
noon it was thought that Mr.. Laws
chances for recovery were slightly
better than had at first been thought
Mrs. Law and children, who are Wis
iting in North Carolina, have been
wired for and are on their way home
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
COLBY SIGNS PROCLAMATION TODAY
ANNOUNCING FINAL RAUFIC,ATI0N|
OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT|
POlNCARE ADVISES FRENCH
TO LEARN GERMAN TONGUE
(By Associated Press. ,

fafis, Aug. 26.-''Learn German
Is the advice former President Poin.
care has given the French through
'he Association Of Language Profess
sors. He said:
10 dominate German science we
must understand it. And to maintai,
'he independence or the superiority
Of our literature We must not close
cur eyes to foreign literatures no,
even that of Germeny."
M. Poincare said German must he
Known by those who undertake the
administration of the occupied reg.
ions and also to restore French TO It's
Proper place in Alsace Lorraine.
Army officers recently were ursed
to learn German. The government
mas reinstated that language in the
cfticers' training schools.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
MAY NOT CURTAIL VISIT
Florida DEVELOPMENT Boardl

Florida Development Board)
Recently the Executive Committee
Of the National Editorial Association
Indicated their desire to limit to ten
days the time for their convention
and trip through Florida next spring.
We Immediately wrote TO- Mr.. VIII
Wilkie, President, Gray Eagle, Min
nesOta; Mr., E. R. Brodie, Vice-Pres-
ident, Oregon City. Oregon; and Mr..
Il. c. Hotaling, Executive Secretary,
7Ol Commerce Building. st. Paul.
Minnesota, strongly urging them to
accept the itinerary proposed by the
Florida Press Association Commit
tee which provides for at least a
taree weeks trip through the State
President Will Wilkie has replied,
expressing personal approval OF the
ums asked for the visit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
CASON & TACKER INSTALL
HANDSOME NEW FOUNTAIN

Cason & Tacker are today INSTALL
ing a handsome new soda fountain Of
the Lippincott make, which is con-
sidered TO be one Of the highest grade
fountains made. The new fixtures in
clude a double fountain, with all the
latest sanitary attachments. The
counter will be Of Tennessee marble,
trimmed with onyx. The work of dis
mantling the old fountain and install
ing the new one is being done by Mr.
/ G. Autrobus, former factory
man, now erector for the Lippincott
company, from the Atlantic branch.
Another new addition to this pop
ular establishment is a candy cooler
show case which was put in several
DAYS ago and is one Of the most sani-
tary fixtures of its kind,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
AN APPROPRIATION URGED
FOR FOREST PROTECTION
(By Associated Press.)

New London, N. H., Aug, 26.-Ex-
penditure of $1,OOO,OOO year for the
protection of American forests
against the 100000, 900 a year fire loss
was advocated here yesterday by
Chas. Lathrop Pack, president of the
American Forestry Association, in
addressing conference of foresters,
timberland owners, paper pulp men
and lumbermen He also urged ST.
100000 a year appropriation for the
acquisition of forest land by the gov
ernment for the purpose of growing
timber to replace "our rapidly disap
Fearing supplies.
Mr.. Pack spoke before the meeting
of the Society for the protection of
New Hampshire forests.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
VIRGINIA NEGRO
Who INSULTED GIRL
SHOT BY CITIZENS
(By Associated Press.)

Danville, Va, Aug. 26.-An uniden-
tilted negro who shot and wounded
James Baptist, while the latter was
pursuing him for insulting a white
girl, was surrounded by posse of
Halifax county citizens and shot to
death.
The shooting occurred at Virgilina,
where the negro was discovered with
the aid of bloodhoudns which trailed
him for several miles, from the neigh
borhood of Buffalo Lithia where the
crime was committed.
When the posse approached the ne.
gro opened fire and wounded one of
his pursuers. In returns he was rid
died with bullets.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
PILGRIM PAGEANT
RECALLS EVENTS
OF EARLY DAYS
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, Mass, Aug 26.-The firsl
ter-centenary Pilgrim pageant of the
year was presented yesterday at
North Truro, Mass, way down along
Cape Cod, in a natural amphitheater
overlooking fresh water pond where
the Pilgrim Fathers camped. One
hundred and sixty townsfolk of North
Truro, Truro and Corn Hill imper-
sonated Pilgrims, Indians and sailors
of that period. Features of the pa
geant included the looting of a de-
serted Indian wigwam by the Pill
grims, a duel between two of the
Mayfiower company, fought over a
maidservant, the KIDNAPPING of lost
child by the savages and an exciting
encounter between the Indians and
Pilgrims Between the episodes a
group of 25 barefooted girls danced
four numbers.
The historical facts set forth in the
pageant we're these: The Pilgrim Fa
theirs first set foot on American sol
November 21, 1920. at Provincetown
The first expedition sent out from th'
Mayhower to look out a place foi
habitatonf went ashore Noyembei
25. 1920, and tramped to North Truro
few miles up the cape. The Pill
grims had their drink Of New Eng
land water somewhere between Higl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK
ARE FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS
Florida Development Board)

Florida Development Board)
Secretary Willis M. Powell, of the
LAKE County Chamber of Commerce
suggests that commercial organiza'
uOhs and business men should EN-
pusslze in their publicity, the oppor'
'uuiaes for securing congenial WORK
y FLORIDA. The advertising pages OF
'iOlfua and California newspapers
snow a very great contrast in condi
4OnS' as our papers contain many
'a'ertlsements for experienced helr
all kinds; while in California the
'u'eFtisements are principally Of
Fopla wanting positions.
great many people in other States
~ Planning to spend the coming sea
W either in Florida or California
~ uoubt very large proportion o.
eu can be secured for Florida ]
4' matter is brought to their atten
'u' and at the same time they viii
Dig help in supply our need To-
aperienced artisans. mechanics ant
pOlessional men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26

Manager Of each Of the main line
roads entering Florida, urging that
they give ample publicity to the early
sale of tourist tickets, in order to
start the tourists to Florida early in
the season and thereby relieve con-
gestion in passenger traffic in Janu-
AIRY and February.
The local commercial organizations
can do very effective work by starting
their advertising early, and by pro-
viding a longer period Of entertain
ment
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
Bringing Up Reserves
lby Assnciated Press !

(By Associated Press.)
Warsaw, Aug. 26.--Soviet reserves
are reported to be coming up in great
numbers on the southern front. In
formation in the hands Of the Polish
General Halber is that the reserves
are at some distance behind the Boil
shevist northern front and are being
pushed for ward. Military obeervers
are specializing upon the possibility
that the Russians may launch an at
tack on the central front.
Meanwhile the Poles recount con-
tinued successes claiming that the
fifteenth and remnants Of the fourth
Bolshevik armies are surrounded. and
that the regrouped soviets are max
ing repeated attacks on various plac-
es to break the surrounding Gordon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
TOURIST SEAEON HEIGHTENED
BY ACTION OF THE RAILROADS

The problem Of lengthening the
tourist season in Florida to seven or
eight months, including fall, winter
end spring, has been solved so far
as the railroads are concerned. They
have authorized the sale of round
trip tourist tickets from distant
points to Florida, effective on and af-
ter October 1st, up to April 30th, with
return limit on all tickets Of May
31st.
The Florida Development Board
has written to the Passenger Traffic
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY
GENERAL TAKES OUT
LICENSE TO MARRY
(By Associated Press.)

Del Monte, CAL, Aug. 26. Assist
ant United States Attorney General
Howsrt e. Figg has obtained IL
cense to marry Edith Strauss, daugh,
ter of Mr.. AMI Mrs. Charles Strauss
Of New York.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
NORTH CAROLINA WANTS.
RELIEF FROM FUEL SHORTAGE
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug, ga North
Carolina delegation appealed to the
Interstate commerce commission to-
day to relieve the fuel shortage Of
North Carolina, which they said was
serious.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
NO OPPOSITION
TOBE OFFERED BY
ANTI-SUFFRAClSI
But the Whole Matter is Likely to
be Submitted to the Supreme
Court for a Decision Covering
the Legality Of the State Of Ten
nessee's Action in Voting on it
Appeal From District Court has
Been Taken.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 26.-The proc
lanation announcing officially that
the suffrage amendment is ratified
was signed by Secretary of State Col
by at his home at 8 o'clock today.
The document was signed when
the certificate from Governor Rob-
erts that Tennessee had ratified
amendment was received, and the an
nouncement was made on Colby's ar
rival at the Office.
suffragists who waited far into the
night for the proclamation were again
on hand at the state department early
today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
Lose Last Throw

Washington, Aug. 2e-Justice Sid
dons of the District of Columbia su-
preme court refused to issue a writ
1t the suit Of the anti-suffragists re-
Quiring the Secretary to SHOW
cause why he should not be re
strained from issuing the suffrage
proclamation. The petition was filed
BY Charles s. Fairchild an official
Of the American Constitutions
League. It was announced later that
no further effort would be made to
prevent the Issuance Of Colby's proc
lamation, but the matter would bt
taken to the supreme court for f1nal
adjsdication.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
new RAIL RATES
in EFFECT TOAY
ON ALL LINES

The new passenger rates author.
lied by the interstate commerce COM
mission and the state railroad com
mission are In effect today. An in
crease of approximately twenty per
cent has been made on all railroads
Of Florida, between points within the
state as well as for points outside
An illustration of how this affects
passengers may be seen in the rate
to Tampa, which yesterday was $l04
and today is $1.24.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
INDIAN TRIBES TO HOLD
ANNUAL GREEN CORN DANCE
(By Associated Press. !,

Kendrick, Okla, Aug. 26.-Old
members of the Sac and Fox Indian
tribes are making preparations to
hold their annual green corn dance
The ceremony will be held on the
Greyeye farm and will last three
days.
Hundreds Of bushels of green corn
have been stored in the tribes gran
aries to be served as an Offering. The
dance is held to give thanks to the
Great Father for a plentiful yield
Komahtokemah will be master OF
ceremonies, and has called all Of his
followers to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
LITTLE DONE AT
REGULAR SESSION
OF CITY FATHERS

Regular session of the City Com
m!ssioners with Messrs Pope, Roland
and OSteen present Mr.. O'Steen was
elected Chairman pro tempore.
The minutes of August IL were
read and approved.
The proposition of providing more
room for patients at Morrell Memor-
ial Hospital was discussed. On mo-
tion Messrs. Roland and O'Steen
were appointed to investigate and re
port on the matter to the Commission
with recommendations.
The following resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. 0Steen and was duly
adopted, all members present voting
yes"
Whereas the Federal government
has or soon will have for distribution
various articles of military equipment
captured from the Germans during
the world war, which articles are 10
be distributed to various sections OF
this country through the members OF
Congress; and, Whereas, Lakeland
and Polk county contributed freely
and literally both in man-power and
financial support toward the further
ance of the great war; now therefore
be it resolved by the City commission
ers of Lakeland, Florida
Section /, That the City OF Lake
land make application through the
congressman from this district and
the senator's for a portion OF the
eouipment to be distributed; espec
tally for artillery pieces to be placed
in Mum Park.
Section 2 That a copy of this reso'
lution be furnished to the local pos
of the American Legion here; and
that 3 copy be sent to Congressma
H. ). Drane from tLis district anf
IN Senators Trammel and Fletcher
together with a letter requesting theil
u,oi offcas IN securing this equip
ment.
On motion the City Attorney wai
instructed TO take prompt legal ac
,ion TO have the obstruction on th'
sidewalk on South Florida avenue II
front of the blrrei Peacock buildini
removed and ready for use OF I'M
public before Sept, g.
BIDS for paving and otherwise im
PROVING West lIillcrest Drive Wer'
opened, and action thereon was o.
motion postponed nhdl another ses
eicn of the Commission to be calle'
w he chairman for that purpose
On motion The Commission ad
, tourned subject TO the call OF IN
chairman. z..-,,,
T. 3. o'sTEEN,
Chairman pro tempore'
Attest:
. LII euATTS. City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
ATTRACTIONS ADVISES A
PALM BEACH PAPER
(Florida Development Board)

Capitalize Local Attractions" is
the theme of an article in a recent
Issue Of the Palm Beach Post; and
the party quoted suggested that each
commercial or civic organization give
more attention to featuring on their
lists of attractions, some Of the best
kept farms and dairies in their re-
spectiye communities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
Cubs for Harding

Marion, Aug. 26.-The Chicago
Cubs" will do their bit for Harding S
front porch campaign by playing a
free exhibition here September 2.
with local team, it was announced
today. The nominee spent the day
comforting with various party leaders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26

The Bank Of England note Is not
Of the same thickness throughout. In
places it is thicker, SO as to retain
keener impression Of the important
figures and letters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
Poles Capture Fortress
Try Associated Press.)

fRy Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 26.-The Poles havo
captured Ostrolenka fortress, twenty
two miles southwest Of Lomza, after
hard fighting, and forced the passage
Of Mares river, the Central News
official Warsaw statement says.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
AIRPLANES START ON
LONG VOYAGE FROM NOME
(By Associated Press.)

Nome, Alaska, Aug. 2s.-Thres
army airplanes began their return
trip to Mineola, N. Y, starting from
here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
RIoTING is RESUMED AND
THREE PERSONS SHOT
,pv Associated Press }

RAltast, Aug. 2s.-Rioting was re-
.ur,sd TODAY. and the military author
;,ia. ared on the crowd killing man
ana wounding Two girls,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
TEN INCH RAINFALL u,,,
FLOODS KANSAS TOWN
nv Associated Press9

u,,,a kan, Aug 26,-Gypsum'
Kan. ,Uy, is flooded, and many resident, 70 az
nan, a.ooned in their homes as tnS
1ssnit Ass Of a teu-inch rainfall
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
AsN WOMAN'S BODY
Is IDENTIFIED TODAY
NV Associated Press.l

uantwood, N. j., Aug. 26,-Ths
V Of the young woman slain in
.'SOlWoOd woods yesterday was
''ufed today as that of Mrs.
,ache Schulz, wife Of Frank
0R a rapid transit employe.
@al1 said his wife left home for a
70 friends in Jersey City satur-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26
COX IS SPEEDING
|. TOWARD PITTSBURC
TO SPEAK TONIGHT
(By Associated Press.)

En- Route with Cox, Aug 26.-Gov.
ernor Cox is travelling toward Pitts
burg to deliver an address in which
he promises to disclose evidence of
Republican campaign fund exceeding
fifteen million dollars He is plan
ming his address from a vest pocket
collection of documents, which, he
said, contained convincing proof.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-26

The eyes Of the birds that Hy by
night are usually nearly double the
size Of those that go abroad By day.