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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
OF BAYONETS
True Story Of Famous Incident at
verdun, Which French Bravery
Has Made Immortal.

The scaffolding has now been taken
down from the monument over the fa-
nous Trench of the Bayonets" at
Verdun which President Millerand has
inaugurated. But the term trench"
Is a misnomer. The true story is
this:
Eifty-seyen survivors of two Breton
battalions were holding the line there,
not in a trench, but in a series Of
s%hellholes, nearly regularly spaced and
aligned. The men were so packed that
when any were wounded they were I'M
able TO fall down, while for security
they held their rifles, with fixed bay
onets. in the air.
Duriis the whole of June II, II and
10, 1916, q terrible artillery duel ragged
sound them. Caught between the
French and German barage fires, one
by one the men died, while the burst
ing shells buried them under waves Of
torl-up ground. When the scene could
be visited all that remained was a
line of bnyonets %protrudiDg from the
ground.-Continental Edition Of the
London Mall.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
LEFT THE HONORS BALANCED
College President Had by No Means
the Best Of Guessing" Contest
Which He Began.

The president Of an Indiana college
In Il talk to teachers told them that
many teachers did not wish to be rec
ognized as teachers, and In an effort
to Illustrate his remark told the fol-
lowing experience he had:
81 was travelling West last sum-
mer," he said, "and met on the train
an attractive young In a
casual way / asked her where she
taught school. She hastily replied +:
"sWhy, how do you know that 1
teach schoolY"
presently | said: What do you
teach? l had simply guessed she was
n teacher, and later found out that
she was q teacher of romance Ian
guages in the East. In an effort to
get even with me, ] presume, she
said:
".And what do you suppose I took
you forf'
"'Well.' l said, I really don't know.
What was itT
IAN u~ndertaker,' she retorted."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

60 FAR as the silhouette is con-
~ cerned afternoon frocks have roth
ing new to offer. Apparently, to be
graceful is the chief end of woman,
and therefore beauty of lines engages
first the attention of designers. 1t Is
no small matter to make the too stocky
figure look thin or the too thin body
lose its angles, but 1t must be done
and has been done. After this most
important matter Of lines has been
disposed Of. designers may occupy
themselves with other things-as the
Introduction Of new features In sleeves
or collars and details Of decoration or
color combinations. 1t Is In these
Items that the styles are varied.
In materials for afternoon frocks,
soft satins and crisp taffetas hold first
rank just now, often used in commune
ton with sheer fabrics, as g%eorgette or
organdy or batlste and, Of course. lace
plays, as usual, an important role in
their makeup. Three-quarter-length
sleeves, bell-shaped OF draped. appear
to be slated for a long popularity and
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

NJ HOLE focks of pretty belong
w ings for the baby are made Of
ribbons, and they o o follow his ar
rival into the house favored with a
visit from the stork. Relatives and
friends express their congratulations
by sending gifts that rival flowers In
their color and texture, and are much
more lasting. Only a few Of these
graceful tributes to babyhood are
shown here, but there Is q long list
Of them, beginning with ribbon COW
cred and ribbon trimmed baskets for
the baby's toilet and including bon
nets, jackets. bootees, rosettes, sleeve
garters, bags, p~in-holders. pillows, car
rage robes, sachets, cushions and
bows.
The picture above includes a small
carriage robe and a pillow. Pink or
blue satin ribbons in light tones are
used for them. and sometimes the two
are combined. A wide ribbon is chosen
for the robe, three@ lengths Of 1t
stitched together, the edges overlap
ping. TO make the w which is
lined with a plain thin silk and inter-
lined with cotton or wool batting.
Narrow satin ribbon makes the frills
that border il and the scroll that fin
ishes it.
A narrower, soft satin ribbon Is
used for the pillow, which is made by
Joining four lengths of ribbon. Mar
row satin ribbon gathered along the
center conceals the seams. II Is also
sewed crosswise on the pillow cover,
marking off oblong spaces, each n
of which Is conferred with a small
ribbon blossom. The reverse side of
the pillow is made of plain silk md
a ruffie of ribbon finishes the edge.
Many little sachet bags made of
narrow satin ribbon r suspended
from short lengths Of baby ribbon
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

pinned to a small satin covered cush-
ion. One at a time they are
used to add a final touch to the baby's
dainty toilet. A pretty pin tray Is
decked out with ribbon about the
edge, and holds an imprisoned doll
tied In with baby ribbon. Satin rib
bon In two widths serves to make and
trim many dainty bootees like or sim
liar to those pictured, and one Of many
little bags, for holding safety pins, Is
an easily made but convenient aces
sorry to the baby's dressing basket.
Each of Its seams Is outlined with a
frill Of baby ribbon and a rosette or
naments the opening at the top. Tiny
safety pins bangle from little rings
that are suspended On baby ribbon and
fastened to the sides.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

between what they ought to have and
what they want. The result Is Of
course sturdy, healthy youngsters. A
Few American families are now fol-
lowing this system, but the most as
yet from necessity others from indif-
ference allow the children to eat with
the family, where they usually have
what they cry for, for the sake of
peace at the sacrifice of manners. NOR
ais and physique.
The average hOusemother cannot
run two sets of meals and serve at
the same time the needs Of the young
and the desires of the old.
One may restrict the diet Of the
elders to conform to the food which
should be given the young for the
two meals of the day, having dinner
at noon, or let the little people have
supper by themselves earlier than the
evening dinner hour.
Children under five should never be
given food not suited to their age
and condition. The problem then is
to serve meals which will be suitable
for the whole family for breakfast
and luncheon, and neither unbalanced
nor inadequate for either child or
adult.
In the feeding Of children considera-
ton must be made In the difference be-
tween a child and an adult. In COM
parison Of size the child Is doing a
great deal more work than the adult,
but his natural appetite will take care
OF the amount of food needed to build
the body and keep up energy. The
ehild's food, because he has to use
more, must be easily digested, more
wholesome and be better balanced, or
trouble will follow.
Children should have fats, such as
cream, butter and olive oil, all easily
digested. Plenty Of fat. two ounces
Of butter to a pound Of bread is con-
sidered a normal amount-a great fac
tor in growth.
When the child refuses to eat stop
feeding or give liquid diet, and consult
a physician.
The child, fortunately, who has not
been pampered, does not need a vari-
ETY. Of food to stimulate the appetite,
neither sauces nor condiments: "hun-
ger is the best sauce"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
D0DS0N WARNS
CAL0MEL USERS
You Cannot GRIPPE. Sicken, or Salivate Yourself If You
Take "Dodson's Liver Tone" Instead

liver and straighten you up better ann
quicker than nasty calomel and with
put making you sick. you just go back
and get your money.
II you take calomel today you'll ba
sick and nauseated tomorrow; be-
sides, II may sallvate you, while IL
you take DodsOn's Liver Tone you will
wake up feeling great. full of ambt.
ton, and ready for work or play. It's
harmless, pleasant and safe to give
to children; they like it.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

h !. trial. have been very glad that /
IA for now / feel much stronger and do
III 81 nv work. | tell my friends when
nav ask me what helped me, and they
mink It must be a grand medicine. And
4 In You can use this letter for a tes-
.%;monial If you wish. = Mrs. HARRY A..
WILSON. r. F. ID. s, Clarified, Pa.
The experience and testimony of such
women as Mrs. Wilson prove beyond a
doubt that Lydia p. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will correct such trou-
HES by removing the aus and restor-
inc the system to a healthy normal con-
dition. When such symptoms develop
as b~ackaches, bearing-down pains, dis
nlacements, nervousness and 'the
hines woman cannot act too promptly
in trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound if she values her future COM
fort and happiness.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

Calomel salivatesl It's mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on a slug
gish liver. When calomei comes into
contact with Jour bile 1t crashes into
1t, causing cramping and nausea
If you feel bilious, h%eadachy, con
stipated and all knocked out, Just go
to your druggist and get n bottle Of
which Is harmless vegetable substi-
tute for dangerous calomei. Take a
spoonful and II II doesn't start your
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Wares Black Powder
Quickly Relieves
Sick Headache
Rarely takes over IS minutes for
al pain and nausea to diSap-
pear. One Dose does the work.

n you suffer from occasional or chronic
attacks Of sick headache, you will be glad
quickly relieved many thousands Of suffer
crs from this annoying and dangerous form
ii stomach distress.
Purifying and sweetening the stomach
and intestinal tract, this remedy rapidly alb
serbs the gases and neutralizes the poisons
mat cause the trouble, bringing quick and
lasting relief Il directions are followed.
Wsre's Black Powder 10 equally good for
other disorders Of the stomach and bowels.
Contains no harmful drugs. Is not q pur.
native, 6Oc and $l.20 the package at all
drusrists. Send for DIR. Wares booklet On
treatment Of the stomach and bowels-free.
THE WARE CHEMICAL CO.. Dallas
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

~ Iul VI ptppcis Ouc u"
blespoonful Of grated onion, two we'll
beaten eggs; mix well and form
together into balls the size Of an
egg. Simmer together y can Of to-
matoes, one cupful Of water. one onion,
one Glove Of garlic, one green pepper
sliced fine, two cloves, two tablespoon
fuls OF butter, one teasp00nful Of salt.
a small pinch Of bay leaf; after one
half hour press through q sieve. Re
heat In a shallow dish when boiling
lay in the balls, v and simmer one
hour. Have ready two-thirds Of a
package Of elbow macaroni cooked
tender in salted water, drained and
rinsed In water. Lift the meat balls
from the dish to the center Of the serv-
ing dish, surround the meat with the
macaroni, pour the u over the
m~acaroni, then sprinkle with half q
cupful Of grated cheese. Garnish with
rings Of green peppers.
JeIlled Fruit SaIad.-Soften one
ounce. or two and one-half tablespoon
fuls of gelatin in half a cupful of
water, and. dissolve in n cupful OF
boiling water; add two-thirds of a cup
ful of sugar. the juice of half a lem
ON. one cupful of pineapple juice. and
stir until the sugar is dissolved; set
the liquid into q dish of ice water, and
when II begins to thicken stir In six
slices of canned pineapple cut III small
Lfx. r,,l Avr+n-fhirIs nf n
cupful Of tokay grapes cut In halves
and seeded. When the mixture Is
thick enough to hold up the fruit turn
info a mold or SHALLOW pan. When
ready to serve unmold and cut into
eight pieces. Serve In crisp heart
leaves of lettuce with dressing poured
over it. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
l1A. &mmA,
Some Simple Place Cards.
covrnoHr " vssTlas kevvAPta N,

A quaint place card Is about one
inch wide and three inches long. AT
the top is a picture of a pretty girl,
whose hat, when tilted back, reveals
the guests name beneath. Another
card shows a small messenger boy
carrying a small grip. When the grip
is lifted the name is found beneath
A lady with a little fan would be an
other clever idea, or pansies with at
tached leaves would be neat.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Shrinking

To shrink ginghams and other wash
materials add two tablespoons Of .ur-
pentine and half a cup of salt to a
bucket Of water. Pour upon the goods
hot and leave until cold. Then hang
the goods without w%ringing and allow
to drip dry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
wv. Ml4~slQ
Species o. Nuts Highly Valued.

Species Of Nuts Highly va'ueo
pine nuts, which are the seeds OF
several species OF pines, are now fair
" common in the markets OF U big
cities. pistachios are produced In CALI
1ornia on a considerable scale. They
have long been priced by confectioners
for their delicate favor and attractive
Green color. They are small and not
mike n bean In shape. The 'lichi"
mt is really a dried fruit surrounded
nv a nutlike shell. 1t somewhat re-
.embles a raisin In flavor. Introduced
into this country BY the Chinese. It
has already become quite well known.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
For Early Spring Wear.

For early spring wear indications
are that heavy MORE silk is to be
somewhat featured. this fancy for
rather stiff fabrics being In line
with the tight bodice and flaring
skirt vogue that advance bulletins
declare will be launched.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

Leisure misused. an idle hour walt
ing to be employed, idle hands walt
Ing with no occupation. Idle and empty
minds with nothing to think ~of-these
are the main temptations to evil. Fill
up that empty void, employ those va
ant hours. occupy those l~istless
hands-the world Is desperately In
need of earnest workers-then evil will
depart because 1t has no place to en-
ter. because It is conquered by good
Dean Stanley.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Art Triumphant.

"Are you going to have a jazz band
at your musical?'
ayes replied Mrs. Cumrox. II have
tried all kinds of music, and jazz Is
the only variety that car be depended
on to hold its own against the on
versation."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Combine coIors,

Paris dressmakers have nc hesita-
ton in combining a skirt of one color
and a knee length jacket of another,
such as bright blue with black or
smoke gray with rose pink.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
A Sense Of Inferiority.

"How many members In Whipple's
familyf
"Let me see. There is Mrs. Whipple,
the Whipple poodle and Whipple.'
why do you put Whipple lastf"
'sThat's where he puts himself"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

W w aiI Vi lily OWu
work. | had severe
pains in my left side
e month and had
fever and sick dizzy
spells and such pains
during my periods.
which lasted two
weeks. / heard Of
Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetsb BILE Com
pound doing others
so much good and
thought | would give
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
The Profiteerinu Limit.

The Profiteering Limit.
IL stayed at Hlghbinder's hotel last
night"
"Yep?"
"Sure did. He's the king profteer,
all right"
"How conner"
II complained this morning of hav-
Ing had a nightmare, and he charged
me for a livery rig I'-Cartoons Maya,
zine.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Silk Tricuote Featured

SILK tricute is being rather extern
sively featured In the development of
tailored blouses of the sports or semi
sports type.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

"Woodman, spare that tree !" cried
the poet.
"All right. No more wood pulp, no
more paper. no more pOetry."-LOuis-
Vile COurier-Journal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Worth II.

$50 the young heiress has promised
to marry you In three years. Isn't that
q good while to waltz
at may be, but she's worth her wall
in gold."-Boston Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Turbsns.

Turbans will be much worn this
s Many of them are of velvet or
duvetyn with only a fancy brooch or
pin as trimming.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

A HOT ONE
THAT 10 a lovely gown. but haven't
Q . u BEFORE"
mo, ! think not; ! have only worn
h at a very few smart affairs thIs
season." ri
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

proper feeding.
may follow the
English custom.
which Is ideal.
Of having q Ia
BILE Of their own,
where they are
not permitted
any compromise
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Respite.

did that heckler annoy your
"Not a bit" replied Senator Sor.
ghum. 1.-THE argument l was follow
ing up was getting a little bit cOmpli.
Gated for me and l was rather glad Of
an opportunity to turn my end of II
over to the police"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
ANYTHING Goes Now.

"How could you listen with such
interest to that lady lecturer the other
night?"
II was drinking in her liquid tones"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

Care should be taken, not that the
reader may understand II he will, but
that he must understand, whether he
will or nOt.-QuIntilian.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
WORKING Down to II

'sThis promoter says in the last anal
ysis he's honest"
"He may be-" said the prosecuting
attorney. "and then again he may not.
we haven't reached the last analysis
yet"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
VICTIMS
RESCUED

aadney, liver, bladder ana uric acid
uouoles are most dangerous be-
s.use Of their insidious attacks.
ned the FIRST warning they give
~ they need attention by taking
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Its Natural Effect.

'"That fake squirrel fur sale certain
" fooled a lot of bargain fiends."
"Well, the people who engineered
the sale were depending on its gather
ing the nuts"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
;EEHE


Let me laugh for the pure Joy of liv-
ing,
Let me laugh like a child at his play,
And the heart of the race will reserve
me a place
And be glad that i Travelled this way.
-Liddell.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
LOST OPPORTUNITY.

Mrs. Kinks (severely and suspicious
ly)-Henry, there Is an account In the
paper about q business man leaving
his wife and running Off with his
pretty typist.
Mr.. Kinks-Is there7
Mrs. Kinks-Yes, there Is, and It's
the third account of the kind I've g e
this week.
Mr.. Kinks-Weil, what of IT'D 1t
doesn't interest me, my dear.
Mrs. Kinks-It does me, Henry you
have a pretty typist in your office.
Mr.. Kinks-No, we haven't. My
partner eloped with her last week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Should Have Tagged II.

Should Have Flaoped It.
Miss Plain-Oh. well. beauty passes,
you know.
Miss Peach-Yes. It's a pity you
didn't stop it on the way, isn't it?-
Boston Transcript.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
FEEDING THE FAMILY.

The children OF the family, being
the most important members as to.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

Bossy people are permitted to take
all the responsibility.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
So STRANGE.

"It's strange, mother"
"What, dear?"
"That all the ox-eyed girls now have
peroxide hair."-CartOons Magazine,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE.

When the ordinary foods lose their
interest try these:
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Strateuic Points.

Strategic Points.
How doth the gentle laundress
Search put the weakest Joints.
And always scrape h buttons on
At most strategic points?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
THE RING

RETURNING THE RING
JeweIer: Why do you want the
diamond removed from this ring7 It's
a perfect stone.
Dolly Graft: Well, I've broken my
enuauement with Mr.. Green and It's
against my principles to keep the
ring.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
D IN HOT A 1

hossvss sAs aspsdss saa sasichss he bSssd.
AtAsspoonful Of ox1DlNE In . half glass Of
yllhavsa very noticeable sffscs on your appetite:
LnheafNgulsrly three times . dag your system will
2safsspond toits strengthening and invigoraeine
- and will then he in position 20 successfully
ka22aAIths germs Of Grip. Flu. Colds and Malaria.
yx!DINE tones MP the entire system. Begin sAk'
nentpday. e0c q your druggists. Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
Never Extinct.

There have been people long ago,
And some are still ahoat,
Who. while the other fellows row
Delight to rock the boat.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

~ DssCoyERy. RIps THE PLACE or
M n MI RATS. nonpoisonous. he the
M3rfE WI locality. Give or sell II to your
krS1r III and clean up the whole ~neighbor-
NH Ineap TO make. Home ing rodents
MEfA{fas ~ Tor recipe to N. NJ. KELLUM.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
SYMPTOMS
WOMEN DREAD
Mr.. Wilson's Letter Should
q. Read by All Women

clarified, Pa.-"After my last child
-" horn last September ! was unable
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29
GOLD


wosid's standard remedy for these
sse. VIII often ward of these dis
and strengthen the body against
1ss attacks. Three sizes, all druggists.
- Ne name Gold Medal % svssy hso
accept - imieAe3oo
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-01-29

Italian Round Steak
Put two pounds Of
round steak and two
ounces of beef suet
through a meat chop
per; add One-fourth Of a
cupful of breadcrumbs,
a teaspoonful Of salt,
one-elghth Of a teaspoon
Fr,I NJ poOrsnr Ono IN.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-30
EVIDENCE SHOWS
WH|TTLESEY THREW
SELF INTO OCEAN
MISSING LEADER OF HEROIC
LOST BATTALION MADE EVERY
PREPARATION FOR DEATH BE.
FORE BOARDING SHIP TO CUBA.

New York, Nov 3O-(By the A. P)
Confirmation of the report that
Lieutenant Colonel Charles w Whit
tlesey had committed suicide last Sat
urday night on his way to Havana was
received yesterday by the Associated
Press in wireless message from Cap
tain Grant of the steamship Toloa.
Captain Grant said that the com
mander of the famous lost battalion
had disappeared from the ship after
leaving him various instructions and
that he had seemed in normal
mental condition and good spirits on
quitting the smoking room to retire
Pestered by Hero Worshpers.
Boston. Mass, Nov 30.--No doubt
exists among friends of Lieutenant
Colonel Charles w. Whittlesey that
the war hero embarked on the fEut
liner Toloa with the express purpose
Of ending his life
A message from Whittlesey to a
member Of his law firm ends with the
phrase: Il shall not return"
The impossibility of forgetting his
war experiences, the distaste he felt
for public adulation. and tho constant
reference to the event which won for
him the congressional medal of honor
evidently caused his resolution to die
"a resolution probably heightened by
the ceremonies at Arlington on the
burial Of the unknown soldier, which
left the colonel depressed and melan-
oholy
He was methodical even in plan
ming for his last adventure. Messenger
10 his law firm told of the disposal OF
al the cases in which he was work
ing, their status in court. and wha'
should be done TO complete them
That was his way" said Robert +.
Little, one Of his partners. "He was
Of a super-sensitiye nature and the
war was a horror to him. Unknown to
most people he was constantly re.
minded Of what took place over there
bf the calls upon him. In the midst
Of an important case he would re.
COVE a message from a mother, wife
or sister that son, husband or brother
was dying, and to please come over.
lie would leave everything to 90 to
sme hCue or hospital TO do what he
could, I have known him to go to
three funerals a week, and 1t is pretty
wen known how he cared for the boys
in tho hospitals"
liis passin &. his friends say. was a
typical act tie chose mid-ocean in
order to sparei his friends.