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The Washington times., 1921-06-14

Employees throughout the United
States a receiving higher wages. de-
spite reduction in scales, than ever
before in the history of the country,
according to Government inyestiga-
tiops.
In many trades the wage scales up
to the hrst OF the year ranged more
than 100 per cent above the pre-war
standard, 1t is shown in a canvass
made by the Department of Labor. Al
the same time the purchasing power
of the dollar is not far from the pre-
war standard. especially as regards
food. which takes. about 40 per cent Of
the income of the average American
family.
WAGES STILL GOOD.
Industrial workers, therefore. are
enjoying wages which in general are
double those of the war period. despite
reductions already effected as re-
suit OF agreements between employees
and employers.
According to the Federal Reserve
Boards survey, the average wage of
the industrial worker year ago was
$50 week, as compared with S2S a
week now. This shows a reduction OF
81 a week, or z per cent.
The Federal Reserve Boards survey
covered more than 100000 workers in
manufacturing plants in all big cities
OF the United States, and is taken TO
be indicative of the conditions govern
ing all workers in the country. The
total number OF persons available for
industrial pursuits for. the entire
country now Is about 12,o00.000, 1t is
indicated in reports of the United
States Census Bureau. This would in
dicate that approximately 100000
persons lack regular employment
Economic signs are pointing unmi;-
takably toward a revival of general
business conditions and the disap-
pearance of unemployment. OF these
signs perhaps the most reliable rs
that showing the increase in the out
put of bituminous coal mines. BituJni-
nous coal production now is ranging
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
. NOVICE BOND INVESTOR.

F. w. C.-Please advise me IL
you consider the following bonds
safe investment: Hudsos 4 Man.
haitian refundinx Is. series .A-,
American Telephone 4 TELEGRAPH
convertible s~, Standard OIL. Of
New York 7s, and Hudson 4 Man
haitian Income 5s. When do these
bonds mature and when Is interest
payable? Does the owner, of a
bond have to hold II until IL ma
lures? You see, | am a novice in
vestor.
Answer-Hudson a Manhattan re-
funding Is receive interest semi
annually, February and August 1
and are due 1867. They are secured
by a mortgage on the property
There has never been any question
regarding safety OF interest on thes.
bonds and they have a fair rating
The income bonds have never re.
ceiyed any one year the full per
cent, 2 per cent being the greatest
amount paid, Interest became oumu.
latiye January 1, 1920. The company
paid 2 per cent April /. 1921, out of
surplus for the last six months OF
1920. This is the FIRST payment since
1915. The company's present rate
of earnings appears to justify the
payment OF another installment dur.
ing the present calendar year. but
this is a matter for the directors 10
decide. The income bonds seem to
offer pretty fair possibilities as a
speculation. American Telephone g.
pay interest February and August
1. and are due for maturity on Au.
gust I, 1925. II Is good bond In
vestment. we think. STANDARD on Of
New York Is are due, $4,000. 900 each
January ?. from 1925 to 1890. ard
Sc. 600 600 on January 2. 1921. Inter.
est Is payable January and July
Rerardcd a. high grade. All OF
these bonds are obtsinsble IN 500.
$500 and $1,000 donominstions-
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
irsu:ssyssssessrrsn ssysess BUSINESS AND FIN N CD
ToDAY'S SALES ON THE
LOCAL STOCK MARKET

Warrington Gas TVS, 10001o2h.
Washington Gas Light, .3@4sh. ESQ
~. z66ft 26@44. 25044, z5044. $50
AN, 25G44R.
Mergenthaler, 10011sh.
AFTER CALL.
Mergenthaler. 101iiSh.
Washington Gas ms, 10000 fo2k
Capital Traction SIS, $i.000U87
sl.oooas7. Si.oo0Gs7. s1.ooogs7 $1,000
Q87. Sl.0009s7.
Capital Traction, e5Gss tcash). So
Is (cash), l06Ss (cash), 20S tcash). J.
Potomac Electric Cons. 5s, $1,000
QS3h.
MONEY.
Call loans, 6h OF per cent.
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
Workers Still Enjoying
Benefit of Good Wages
Despite Readjustments

Nearly $l000000O00 month is being put into
the pay envelopes workers shops and factories through
out the United States despite the readustment
of wage scales established during the initiation days OF the
war period.
81 According to survey made by the Federal Reserve
Board SIP month is the average pay OF industrial
workers. Approximately 100000 persons en-
poyed in manufacturing plants and shops it is indicated
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
CRUDE OIL RATES CUT
rs CENTS A BARREL

FINDLAY, Ohio. June 14.-A fur
ther reduction of 20 cents a barrel
was announced in the prices Of seven
central west grades OF crude oil by
the Ohio Oil Company here today. The
new prices are: Lima, s1.s3: Indiana.
s1.63; Wooster. s2.oo; Illinois, sI.52:
Princeton, sl.S2; Plymouth, 90c;
Waterloo 81
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
Tin Plate Mills Resume.

Eight additional mills OF McKees.
port Tin Plate Co. have resumed
furnishing work for several hundred
men. Recent big fire at the plant
destroyed all the surplus OF finished
tin.
The anthracite blast furnace q,
Robesonis Iron Co, Robcsonia, Pa
which has been idle for a long tim.
will be blown In this week. with ca
pacity Of 1.200 toms weekly.
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
NEW OFF|CERSARE
CHOSEN ByBANKERS
At CONVENTION
Conference Then Proceeds to
Regular Program-larner
Elected President.
BANKERS OFFICERS

JOHN b. LARNER, President.
JOSHUA EVANS, first vice presi-
dent.
HARRY v. HAYNES. second vice
president.
VICTOR b. DEYBER. secretary
ALBERT S. galley, treasurer
The Washington times., 1921-06-14
Investors
Service

The Wnshington,Times will be
glad to answer for its readers
inquiries about investments in
stocks and bonds. 1t will give
the best available Information
from the most authoritative
sources. This service Is entirely
without charge. and all letters
will be held in strictest conf
dence. Every inquiry must con-
tain name and address of the
writer and a 2-cent stamp for
the reply. II the inquiry is of
general interest IL will be an
swered In the Daily or Sunday
Times. Address
INVESTORS INFORMATION
SERVICE
The Washington Times Finan-
cial Department. Munsey Build
ing, Washington. d. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Six FeIons Hurt in Race
Rioting Over Ball Game
Spec al Dispatch to The Tribune

AUBURN, n. y, Aug. s.-Race riot
ing in Auburn prison Sunday afternoon
resulted in SIX convicts. four black and
two white, being sent to the hosnital
and score or more put in solitary
confinement. Trouble began Saturday
afternoon when, during baseball
game between the Mutual Welfare
League team and nine representing
the Syracuse Wringer Company. the
negro convicts started roofing against
their "homc team They were warned
10 stop, but when the visitors pulled
out victors they continued to cheer.
Sunday afternoon, when a group of
fifteen negroes were brought into the
prison yard for their daily airing. thew
were attacked by the whites with base
bali bats. clubs sticks and stones. The
blacks beat hasty retreat to a place
where q new building is under con
structlon and. arming themselves with
bricks and stones, launched counter
offensive
The battle continued until squadrons
Of guards with drawn rcvolvcrs and
clubs drove the fighters into their cells.
SIX remained PROSTATE on the battle.
field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Princess Finds Poland
Closed to Travellers
Returns ON La Savoie; Baron
Fredericks Is Another
Passenger

La Sayoie, of the French Line. made
port here yesterday with a number of
Americans returning from Poland and
the Near East The Princess Ludovic
Pigratell de Aragon, daughter of G.
Jason Waters, of the Ambassador
Hotel, found it impossible to get into
Poland, where she went to meet the
mother of the prince.
Dr. Samuel Stern, of al West Fifty
first Street, returning from Germany,
where he went to obtain X-ray ap-
peratus, said the prices there are rea-
sonable, but that later while in Paris
ne found costs high.
Other passengers were the Baron
Alexander Fredericks. son Of the former
Chamberlain to the Car. and his wife;
Beklemisheff Linden, director of the
Russian volunteer feet, who is on a
diplomatic GRAND to confer with
Washington repre- sentatives Of the
kercnsky government, and H. L.
Griggs, president of the Bank of New
York
Alexander Eisentein, of Chicago,
brought with him from Poland twelve
yearold Abraham Booder. His father,
whom the lad has never seen, lives in
Chicago.
La Savoie brought from Havre 1876
first class, 1873 second and 149 steerage
passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
ST. Gas Rate Denied
To Bronx Corporation
Statewide p. 5. Commission
Orders Hearing on Proposal
to Increase CHARGES

The statewide Public Service Com
mission yesterday refused ito permit
the Bronx Gas and Electric Company
to put into effect its proposed increase
in gas rates. The commission ordered
hearing for August II on the com
pany's plea for higher rates.
The company filed schedules with
the commission providing for an in
crease in rates from $3.50 per thousand
cubic feet to $l.75. The company asked
permission for the immediate opera
tion Of the higher rate pending the de-
termination of the alleged reasonable
ness Of the proposed rate, STIMULATING
that it would refund the difference If
the case went against it.
AT yesterdays hearing before the
commission of the New York and
Queens County Gas and Electric Com
psny's plea to increase its rate from
$I.25 to SLIGO. Chairman Prendergast
took under advisemcnt the question az
to whether the decree and opinion of
Special Master Gilbert and Federal
Judge Mayer that S0-cent gas and 81
gas rates were confiscatory was ad-
missible in evidence.
Another motion on which the chair
man reserved decision was that of AS
slstant Corporation Counsel Fertig
that the proceedings be dismissed on
the ground that the company had failed
10 make out prima facio case.
Decision on the motions will be
given tO-murrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
" Guild Make Roads awe
inefficiency" Claims
Lenroot Favors Clause in Bill
Providing for Funding
of Rail Debts

WASHINGTON. Aug. s The priv
ilege OF participating IN the proposed
funding OF railroad debts would be de-
MED TO ANY carrier when did NOT
waive all claims against the govern
ment giwing ou- Of alleged inefi-
cheney Of labor 2rring tac period of
Fedora contrc'. unaer 2 pronosal put
forward to-day oy Senasor Lenroot,
Republican, Wisconsin, The senat.
Interstate Commerce Committee viii
take up the funding bill tomorrow.
Senator Lenroots proposal was in
dorsed by several Of his associates,
who are understood to have indicated
that their support of the funding
measure would be contingent upon its
including a section setting forth the
waiver provision. Most railroads are
sand 20 have agreed TO abandon their
- r''iclency' claims, but with reserva-
ton Of the right to appeal later TO tho
cy~fts. senator Lcnroot's proposed
section Of Inc Administrations fund.
ing bill would deny TINS reservation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Sans Defends Speech
In Reply to Belfast
Letter acknowledging Con-
eratlclaiions asserts 4neri-
can Sentiment [ pholds Hin,

BELFAST, Aug. 8.-A letter from
Rear Admiral William s. Sims. ac
49," 'e0 s'HE 'ece'1 - O c'"F'a'"ia''ons
from tho Belfast Comrades OF the
Great War. on his recent spcecb he
faro tho rrc1isn cnoa,;r,, 1-njoa -
rondon IN ybicb he cr;tir;zed ,c CIV a.,
- Sim Fan svmna ti Mrs " N the
11nitad c+atae vs. mado nnbl;c bere
fo-daV Tbe LETTER aated .Jnjv - reads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Metz Declares
Caravan Held q
Club Over Him
Tells Senators Alien Prop
erty Custodian Wanted
Him TO Help loot" Ger
man Chemical A gents
Choate Also Is Accused
Modified American Valua-
ton Plan Likely To Be
Adopted by Committee

from me TribRnes Washington Ett7>ou
WASHINGTON, Aug. &. - Herman
Metz of New York, dye manufacturer
told the Senate Finance Committee. at
to-days hearing on the dyestuFs en-
barge, thai Francis P. Garvan. former
Alien Property Custodian, and Joscnh
H. Choatc jr.. counsel for the Ameri-
can Dyes Institute. "held a club" over
HIM through the war period because
he would not help them "loot' tho rep
resentatives of German chemical man
ufacturers. Mr.. Metz went on to say
that representatives OF the Alien Prom
erty Custodian demanded the surrender
OF two Of his companies shortly before
the armistice on the ground they were
German owned.
Asked what he did about it Mr.. Met
SAID he told them to go to hell" He
added that he persisted in his refusal
and later won in the Federal courts.
Mr.. Metz insisted that an EMBARGO
was Objectionable and that the dive
industry could be amply shielded BY
American valuation plus adequate
duties.
Henry 3. Thompson, chairman Of the
advisory committee OF the war trade
section of the State Department. which
administers the dye embargo, defend
ed the administration OF the embargo.
modified form OF the American val
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
White House Kept Open
By Mrs. Harding's Order
She Sees Tourists Are Per.
united to Inspect Mansion,
Despite Painters Presence

From The Tribune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. Aug. s. Mrs. Har-
dings thoughtfulness resulted in sew
cral hundred tourists enjoying the
privilege of inspecting the White
House last week, despite the fact that
painters and decorators were at work.
When the President and Mrs. Har-
ding sailed on the Mayfower for Plym-
outh and from there to Secretary of
War Weeks's, home in New Hampshire,
i was decided that the work of
Frightening the White House be com
menced. 1t was thought The mansion
would be closed. but Mrs. Harding sug-
eested that visitors with letters from
Senators and Representatives be taken
through the White House by guides
The tourists felt exceptionally hon
orcd in being shown about the mansion
Notwithstanding the activities Of the
painters, and there were many express
sions of appreciation of Mrs Harding
consideration for others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09

nation plan Of the tariff bill is likely
to be adopted By the Finance Com
mittee. This action, according to talk
in FINANCE Committee circles, seemed
moro probable than the complete elm
nation of the House plan.
Senator penrose. chairman of tn
committee. said Treasury officials would
bring in modification Of the House
Dian for the consideration of the com
mittee. He added tina, he had not seen
TINS modified plan and was no. pre-
pared to describe it. but that i en-
bodied many features Of the Ameri-
can valuation provisions in the Ford
ney bin where such provisions could
oe applied
senator Ponrose SAID that according
% his CORES pondence most American
manufacturers favored the adoption
Of substantially the House plan. On
the other hand, importers were again -
it,
Senator Penrose said it was impossi-
hle TO tell when the tariff bin would be
reported. 1t is the intention to finish
aye hearings and to consider valuation
to-morrow. and then 90 into executive
session the rest Of the week to decid ,
what to do about American valuation
and about the embargo policy. Hear.
lnGs on rates VIII not be resumed until
next week
HE Finance Committee, regardless
Of what is done about valuation. will
have to revise great many Of the
rates. according 70 Senator Penrose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09

Don Carlos Buell. attorney for Stan
isiav Savitcn, consul general here for
the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. APP
peared before Judge Mott in General
Sessions yesterday and moved for the
dismissal Of she Indictment against MS
client. he declared it 10 be invalid.
He slso asked for The dismissal Of the
Indictment against AGA Petrovich and
S.anIslaus Nukcyich WHO are asso-
ciated with the consulate. Judge Mott
gave Sir. Buell. and the District Attor-
fsey one week IA which to submit
briefs.
The three defendants were indicted
on charge Of attempted extortion
r,ade b. Frank Zotti. publiaher If the
Narodn List Croatian newspaper in
this city. He alleged that they at
tempted 20 exccrt 1000 shares Of the
capital stock o. the paper from him,
threatening 10 cause various steam
arip lilies 20 withdraw their adYertIs-
ing unless their demands were met.
Nr. Buell. asserted that Sagitchs po-
sitioa - representative u q foreign
government made bm immune from
prosecution in the state couft. He also
charged that the District Attorney had
departed from the usual policy q
gcndiDg the care to the mAgfstratc'S
curt fret
Mf. BseIl declsred that ~ oppor.
tvnity ~as given N Sayitcn n tell his
sIde Of he story and the cYidence WIS
presented - the grand jury by Sc
jeeteo witneSsea. Assistant y. strict
AttcTney Naioncy opposed ar. Bacji y
motion and sad ioat ne United stasss
fogeffmsat had rego<ed reeDgn.., on
Of sayitck IN Juae 70.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Murphy / icl>s
Elyla1n, Craig
And Hubert
CONTINUED from pare ore)

49, 'Y' '
forded unlimited tonics 4or di~c,ss,on
about the political demise al each
other.
All OF ,nese cl ,,i have been
pou'eu IN upon Murp"F curing the last
"lolI. "S. iFlah' through messen-
go r0t y aga ms lne fehoml ma !
ION o. oials Mr. N'alS protested
TFelnS' ~ teli'lll,na'loh OF the Mayor.
N " 'ls'. !" - pI! piepaacu 10 nom n a'e
9p"1' On ~ '7t',''n 4oI RESI-
~ .,.1l,o 81 w 0oaI" ol Aiue[nleh ON
u oa,ei Ni4is $40 ~ vas me piece o.
, ~GrH al a}i ,nat 'He 'lcAe1 "ouIu De t"o-
''' ~, an l,. I'm. 49,. -,
i,e' T ,i1oms zane Iie lIisn psycho!o-
slsr5 NY p0litee % 10 lme na''1e-ln
,,toI C;l,o., an anu .-och-
M 49,. any ~ az w. ahp 'neF sac TO
p..S Ne, e..aO ~ ToSiu De t'u0n og1to'
w. u" s We ~ ~ iaS i1uIpeL'' VINO was lrlsh
~ ~. ~ e''s, ~ ''ee man any o"e
Il - .Ne "~!''e % Snii'n. oUS ~ was not
~ a. C.'.'eit me- "els"eo so Huch
~ ~ me posS % a'hhiaHy as 'nls one
coihplI9iIeI craig ana DOCK Commis~
.lal hubert are on record as saying
e.ae ei1nel IS competent 20 M ms
o..ice, l''al an ll'esllsa,lon WI! sho"
az UP eeeoSii'e nessse o. hlismah
eiil,,l.V !" 1le c.i.ce - She otnef' Ohat
~ OO'i. iI'' 1ec - mar d no-y
SO" o. 'Ne Hea"s OIL 'AeSe TWO oi'lces'
ana 80 ca
Friends Cheer Selections
Whether Murnhv believed all tha
stories is not known What he I'D
yesterday was to decide TO name both
Craig and Hubert fo, tho civ tinke+
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Britain VIII Lift Curb
On Prices of Liquor
New Licensing B;II Passed by
Commons Also Aholishes All
Present Restrictions

LONDON, Aug. S.-Under the new
licensing bill, which already has passed
Commons, all existing restrictions re-
garding the price, quality and labelling
of liquors viii. be abolished, Sanley
Baldwin, Financial Secretary of the
Treasury, announced in the House to-
day. The maximum price fixed for
whisky and gin is 10 shillings 6 pence
n bottle-one-ffth OF a gallon. Liquors
must be properly labeled to show their
strength.
Prominent whisky manufacturers re-
Gently have stated that it would be i'm
possible to give better whisky at the
present price. leaving the impression
that If the strength were increased the
price would 70 up Spirits are at the
present time selling for the highest
prices ever recorded in England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Dog Finds New Workers
Lost in Adirondacks
Party, Including Four Girls
Wander All Night, After
Missing Their Bearings
Special Dispatch 70 "a 60.


SYRACUSE, Aug. Six New yos.
and Brooklyn tourists, four girls and
two men, lost in the wilds OF the Adiro,
dacks, near Eagle Bay, n. Y, were saved
early to-day by dog, who, accompany
ing party Of searchers, acciden.sll,.
ran into ire party OF missing people and
called his master By barking.
Those in the party included Max p
Bier, 1919 Bedford Avenue. Rrookivn
F. W Manning. of Mount Vernon WI
offices at lo7 Wall Street; the Mss
A. T. and Gertrude rennedy. Of ys,.
York; Miss Nettie Carnes, Of WestdeS
\. J.. and Miss Edna Van Wagenen. os
Rockville Center, L. /. y
Leaving the Eagle Bay Hotel Satur.
day afternoon, the party started s.,
ascent Of Black Bear Mountain. b'.
wandered off the trail and became los,
The girls took it as Joke at first hn.
when it became dark grew hysterjcal
Fires were lighted, but 10 one saw them
In the morning they walked in cir.
cles and repeatedly came back to The
place they started from Bier found =
clump of wild blackberries and led them
to the girls, while they were forced IN
drink water from muddy pools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Zion City Gro,Us q Bean
For Jack the CiarltkiIler


CHICAGO, Aug. S.-The soil
of Zion City may he unfavorable
to the development Of low neck
waists and highwater skirts, but
it certainly does raise vegetables.
Brother Crabtree was accused
to-day Of being profteer vhan
he was charged with selling one
bean for 20 cents. Investigation
disclosed, however. that he had
grown string bean two feet six
inches in length, and that when it
was sliced up to be measured, it
made three quarts and ore pint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
iced tea, please

This is the end Of g out Of 10
perfect hot weather orders
heard in the restaurants noted
for cooling viands and delicious
icy drinks. Long glasses filled
nearly to the brin with crystal
clear ice, then the steaming tea
poured over. This gives you the
exquisite fragrance and clear
amber and the freshness so es-
sential to tea goodness. And as
most Of the noted restaurants
use Knickerbocker Ice, you're
sure of getting the purity 50
essential to health.
Knickrvbo6kfr Icc Is made tran faaf-
fi1es filtered erater. dclsze7ft II dian
7vagous, 6razvn b. citar t9rseg hat 'i'f
IN cle1n, Sn0e.-7ahIte stalls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
$500 TO $500 HvIan Wins

The first bet on the Mayoralty CON
test was made yesterday through the
firm Of X, II. MacMosters & Co. stock
brokers, by Joseph A. Waterman, IN
sufanee broker. betting 81 500 against
= 300 that uylan would be the next
Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Pope Asks Aid for Russians

ROME, Aug. 9 (By The Associated
Press The Pope has addressed a
letter to Cardinal Gasparri. Secretary
OF State, inviting all Christian and
clVlNzed peoples to contri butte gener-
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
3 New York
Men Among 6
Freed by Reds
Continued from page one)


The same day nc paid 10000 rubles
for n small piece of bread"
Country Overrun With Vermin
THE country is overrun with YER
min," continued Mr.. Thompson, "and
thousands of people must be dying
daily. Here and there you find old es-
tates. At one of them | had tea with
several princes. There was black
bread and priced possession was a
little bowl Of sugar. 1t was not until
after that | recalled I was the only
one to take sugar, which probably was
very valuable. The tea was likely the
only meal Of the day
At one place Mr. Thompson found
an aged woman in i starving condi-
ton. she begged for two pennies to
enable her to get a priest in order TO
confess before she died A mother,
caring for five children. walked eleven
miles daily to Pinsk, where if she was
lucky, she could earn about two pen
MES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-09
Capt. Horn To Be Deported

MONTREAL, Que. Aug. 8.-Captain
Werner Horn, German spy, who at.
tempted to blow up the international
bridge at Vanceboro, Me. in 1915, Will
be deported Wednesday to Germany on
the steamship Poland. He is insane.