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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
AMANIAC KILLS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF

PUNXSUTAWNEY. Pa. Aug. II.
A tragedy unparalleled in the his
tory Of Jefferson county occurred at
Florence. near here. early today
when Francisco Costanna. As. after
a futile attempt to kill his wife
Frances, As, and their siA children
by dynamiting the family home as
they slept, shot and killed his wife
while the terror stricken children
stood about and screamed for
mercy. The husband then shot and
killed himself
mo inquest is necessary. It's a
case Of just plain murder and sui
eide" said Coroner n. @. Mills at
noon today.
The house was wrecked by the
dynamite The husband was Jealous.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
FINDS
PERFECT PEACH
Will Present Nine New Fruit
Developments for 50th
Anniversary.

SANTA ROSA. Calf. Aug. IL
CBy 1. y. S)-Luther Burbank.
plant wizard, will celebrate the 5Oth
anniversary Of his creation by pre-
senting the world with six new
peaches. a new prune, a new plum
and a new nectarine.
Burbank announced today that
the new creations have reached
such stage of perfection that he is
prepared next year when he cele-
brates the 50th anniversary of the
Burbank potato. his science. to in
trOduce them 10 growers.
The peaches are especially pleas
ing TO Burbank. who declares that
they are the closest approach TO
perfection in size. color and flavor
he has ever seen.
The new prune is larger than the
ordinary one. extremely sweet, has
a brilliant orange color and dries
on the ground without the custo-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
WOMEN VOTE WETTER
THAN MEN IN POLL

NEW YORK. Aug. 17-(By L..
P.)-WOmen voters are wetter than
the men, the poll of the Literary
Digest on prohibition showed today.
Women's votes tabulated 10 July
81 showed the following totals:
For strict enforcement 1853; for
mobilization S.575. for repeal 5.525.
Women favored the soldiers bonus
by a vote OF 1857 90 9.S79.
Summary of 79s.SO5 ballots. men
and women combined gave these
results: For strict enforcement
271,954; modification 290.f72. for
repeal 1869. on the soldiers
bonus question s56.167 voted mo"
and 344,792 yes"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
TO KEEP LAFOLLETTE
OFF OF COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1T-CBy L
P.)-Sen. Lafoliette, Wisconsin. viii
be kept of the conference committee
which VII iron out house and SEN
ate differences on the tariff bill
Sen. Curtis. republican whip OF the
senate. announced today. Curtis
discussed with Pres't Harding the
question Of keeping Lafouette of the
committee
LaioLette's position as third in
rank on the senate fnan-e commit
tee entities him 10 membership on
the conference body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
Bootleg Harvest Puts
Canadian Dollar at Par

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Can
adam dollar IS virtually at par on
the exchange market today for the
first time IL seven years. Tha rise
in the value of Canadian money IS
attributed partly TO the large sums
spent in Canada for liquors by
American bootleggers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

cident In the Erie yards several
years ago and when he was injured
he was trying 10 drive a motorcycle
with his one arm through heavy
trafhc. His foot and leg became
entangled IN the drive chain OF his
machine and were mangled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
Japan is Prussia Of
Fnr East. Is Chnree

MOSCOW. Aug H. Japan is
the Prussia of the Far East" NJ.
Marlevski. Soviet Russian reTresen-
tative at the recent Daireu negotia-
tions. said upon his return TO Mos
COW
Negotiations at Dairen we're
broken off by Japan's attempt to
make colony out of the Far East
ern Republic and demanding the
right TO send military missions
everywhere and refusing the Far
Eastern Republic the right to IFS
own fleet o. 70 admit Russian war
ships into the harbor at Vla6ivO-
stok" NIarIevski said.
The Russian delegate charged
that Japan has assisted the Chi
ncse civil war makers and that
three Japanese divisions are ready
10 go into Manchuria when neces-
sary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

day and escaped with between SIS
600 and $4,000 worth Of furs The
robbers were in two big touring cars
and witnesses said a number OF
women where In the band who
laughed with delight as costly capes
and cloaks were brought out TO
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
Fur There's Make Big
Haul on Chicago Store

CHICAGO, Aug. 17-Thieves with
an eye toward preparing for cold
winter smashed in the front window
Of an exclusive cloak shop here to-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
YOUTH DIES OF TETANUs

HUNTINGTON. Ind, Aug. IL
Nelson Kise-. age twenty, died today
al his home in this city Of tetanus
resulting from an injury 70 his heel
and leg a week ago in a motorcycle
accident Tetanus developed Mon
day. Kiser lost an arm in an &C
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
DFDTCATE CHURCU SOON

MILFORD. Ind. Aus. 1.-THE
new Methodist Episcopal edidce
here. now nearing completion, viii
be dedicated on Sunday. Sept. 8.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

Have your winter garments and
hats cleaned now Aetna Cleaners
.91s F. Sample T. 1875.
Adv. Hat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

A South Bend citizen had planned
or a two weeks vacation and fishing
trip 10 the lakes a damp day and
chill n6Eht winds brought or an at
tack Of rheumatism. with which he
was occasionally bothered. His
trip was spoiled 4 bottle or two OF
LANNON'S PRESCRIPTION 1903
might have prevented this II has
benefited hundreds. Put up for
each individual case. Not a patent
medicine. Price 81 per order Call
or write Landon Drug Co. South
Bend -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18
SPOILED HIS TRIP.

Best men are often mouJIcg out OF
faults
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

A scar nobly got = good livery
or honor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

Have your winter garments and
hats cleaned now Aetna Cleaners.
sI6 r. Sample L. 1876
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-18

mary dipping process.
Extraordinary sweetness charac-
teriZes the new plum.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
REV. PRETTYMAN
GETS A POUNDING
Girdletree. Md.. Feb. q. 1922

Girdletree, Md, Feb. %, 1922.
Dear Editors:-Will you allow me
through the medium of your valued
paper to express the very high appre-
citation of Mrs. Prettyman and my
self to the good people of our church
land to our Baptist friends as WELD
who, on Tuesday evening invaded our
home, and gave Us such pounding
that we have scarcely recovered, as
yet. Though they came unlimited, |
am sure that each of them went away
with the profound conviction that the
visit was welcome one. judging
from the radiant smile the preachers
wife wore as she bade them good
night and insisted that they should
call again, soon.
We are now closing our second
year with these good people and as
the months have come and gone we
have become more and more convinc
ed that these are indeed Gods chosen
ones. Surely the lines have fallen to
US in pleasant places. May God bless
Girdletree and her people.
Rev. and Mrs d. +. Prettyman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
MIR. GEORGE. w. PAYNE
DIED IN SALISBURY

Mr. George W. Payne, aged 73
years, died at his home in Salisbury
on Tuesday, February l4th, at five
o'clock, A. NJ Mr. Payne has been
q great sufferer for nearly two years.
He was operated on in July, 1920,
and had been practically an invalid
from that time until his death, hay
ing been confined to his bed for more
than six months. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday at his home,
conducted by Rev. J. b. Peters, of
Trinity NJ f.. Church, South, of
which Mr.. Payne was a member The
pastor was assisted by Rev. r. L.
Shipley of the NJ. =. Church, and
burial was made in Newark cen.e-
terry. He leaves to mourn their loss,
his widow and six children: Mrs.
Nellie Hall, Mrs. Mabellc Landlord,
Mr.. Ira Payne, of Salisbury; Mrs.
John Hall, of near Snow Hill; Mr..
Burlyss Payne, of Horsey, Va. and
Mr.. Herbert Payne, of Philadelphia.
Ten grandchildren, one great grand
child three sisters, and several nieces
and nephews also survive him.
Mr. Payne was good Christian
man, loving husband, devoted
father, and loved by all who knew
him. Had he lived until March he
would have been married 90 years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
BERLIN

Mrs. Robins Purnell and little
daughter Myra, left Monday after
noon to spend several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harri-
son. at st. MichaelS.
Mr.. Horace +. Harmonson and
grandson, William Holloway, left
last Thursday for stay Of several
days in Florida. with Mrs. Harmon
son. who has been spending several
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Philip
c. Dennis.
Mrs. T. V. Hammond is spending
several weeks in Washington. d. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whaley, of
Ocean City, spent Saturday and sun
day here with his mother, Mrs.
Thomas J. Whaley.
Mr.. b. Frank kennerly and family
moved on Saturday from the Ayres
property to the home just finished by
Mr II. +. Harmoason or South Main
Street.
Mrs. Otto Lang is making an ex-
tended visit here with her mother,
Mis-. Connoway.
Mrs. George l.. Mitchell. Jr., and
Miss Rydie Burbage returned on Sat
urday evening from few days
shopping trip in Baltimore, Philadel-
phia. and New York.
Mrs. Guy f.. Boston entertained a
number of friends at cards one even
inc last week.
Little Margaret Anne Gunby,
daughter of Nh. and Mrs. Harry
Gunby, was very i'll here last Sunday
1T the home of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Burbage.
Mr.. John Townsend, Jr.. of Selby-
vile, Del, spent Sunday with friends
here.
a meeting of The Alumni of Buck
ingham High School will be held in
the High School Monday evening,
February 9th, at eight o'clock. All
members are urged TO be present.
Evergreen Lodge of Masons,
Berlin, entertained its members and
their families At a splendid banquet
Wednesday night. The attendance
was large and the spread was beyond
description.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

WHEREAS. An all-wise Provi-
dence has removed from earth, Mrs.
Ethel Pumell MacGregor, a valued
member of the Woman's Club of Wor-
cester County, and
WHEREAS. Mrs. MacGregors
charming personality, fine mind, and
generous spirit enabled her to render
efficient service during the war as
a member of the County Commission
of the Council of Defense, and
WHEREAS, She assisted in the or
ganzation of the Woman's Club. and
will long be remembered for her de-
votion to county welfare, he il
RESOLVED, That the members OF
this club desire to express their deep
sense of personal loss in her death
and heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved family,
RESOLVED, That these resolu-
tions be published in county paper,
spread upon our minutes and a copy
sent to the family.
MISS MARGARETTA PURNELL,
MRS. FRANCIS J. LLOYD,
MRS. JOHN w. STATION,
MRS. MARION I. HARGlS,
Committee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
ODD FELLOWS ENJOY
BIG SOCIAL EVENT

The social given by the Odd Eel
lows and members of the Rebekah
order held in the Odd Fellows Hall
Tuesday night was a grand success,
and was the best attended of any
ever given by these orders.
About $50 persons were present.
Addresses were made by Revs. c. r.
Strausburg and Charles II. Williams.
Spirited singing was enjoyed by the
audience, and refreshments were
served in abundance. Fifty children
were given candies, and everybody
had big time.
Past Grand William A. McAIlen
presided.
The committee of arrangements
was composed of Messrs. Edward G..
Cooper, Oscar +. Pussy, Joseph Stan
ford, Jr., Herman Truitt and Laur-
ence Godfrey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
TWENTY YEARS AGO
IN WORCESTER COUNTY

From the files Of The Messenger
February 22nd, 1902:
Mr.. William X. Spurrier died Tues
day morning aged SO years.
Mr.. Green Davis, OF Whaleyville,
married Miss Lizzie Bodley Wednes-
day evening. Ford Hopkins, William
Whaley, Miss Maggie Davis and Miss
Lena Bowen were in the wedding
party.
Thieves played havoc in Berlin last
week, robbing the meat house of
Orlando Harrison, cleaning up all of
Miss Nancy Puinel's meat and Mrs.
Mary Taylor's turkeys.
Oysters are scarce on account of
the bay being covered with ice several
inches thick.
The four-masted schooner Anna
Murray, of New York, stranded on
the bar near Indian River Life Saw
ing Station, Monday at $50 A. NJ
The breeches buoy was used to take
oil the Captain and crew. Thirty
five trips were made A high sea
was on and the spray flew to the
masthead Of the stranded schooner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
FARMERS FEDERATION
CALLS MEETING

A farmers field meeting was held
on the farm of Mr. William Holloway
on Monday afternoon, February goth.
Neighbors of Mr.. Holloway and mem
bers Of the Newark Farmers Club
assembled there to discuss with
County Agent and Mr.. b. +. Car
michael. Animal Husbandman of the
Extension Service, subjects of local
interest to the farmers.
The afternoon was very profitably
spent listening to Mr.. Carmichael
discuss the hog industry and explain
how much more economically pork
could be produced by the use of a
rotation of green pasture crops in
connection with the grain rations. He
stated that dry lot feeding was GER
tainly the most expensive method
that could be adopted and at the same
time was hazardous to the good
health of the herd.
It was explained how from twelve
to twenty hogs weighing one hundred
pounds each could be started and
maintained on three pasture lots Of
an ace, with the addition of a little
grain feed such as corn, tankage and
middlings. His plan was to start the
hogs early in the spring on wheat
pasture, from there on clover pas
ture. and then to rape. BY the time
the rape was consumed. the wheat
pasture LOT will have been plowed up
and planted to corn and soy beans
and by "hogging down" the latter,
will supply a great quantity of feed.
The other two lots will be planted to
rye and crimson clover the one lot
to be used for fall pasture and the
other for winter and spring pasture.
1t was decided by the farmers that
il was not wise for them to attempt
to keep too many breeds of hogs, but
to confine themselves TO one good
breed and select their breeding stock
with great care.
A portion of Mr.. Holloway's young
orchard was pruned by the County
Agent as a demonstration in the
proper pruning of young peach, APP
pie and pear trees.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
MIR. FRANK Z. MASON
DIED IN new MEXICO

Mr.. Frank +. Mason, husband Of
Mollie Coulbourn Mason, died in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tuesday,
following long illness Of tubercu-
losis. Mr. Mason was the eldest son
of Rev. and Mrs. Edgar c. Mason, Of
Florida. New York Mr. Mason and
wife, formerly Miss Mollie J. CouI-
bourn. of Snow Hill, became ac-
quainted at Saranac, New York. sew
eral years ago. Mr. Mason suisse
quently went to Arizona, where he
put up brave fight to regain his
health.
He paid his first visit to Snow Hill
in the summer of 1920 His mar
riage TO Miss Coulbourn took place in
Tucson, Arizona, July 2ith, 1921.
Mr. Mason was an ordained minister
of the Presbyterian Church.
The body will be brought TO Snow
Hill. and funeral services will be held
in the Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock. The pastor,
Rev. W. 5. kreger, Elder 3. +. Coul-
ter. and Rev. John Newman, of Phil
adelphia, will officiate.
The body will be laid to rest in the
Coulbourn burial lot in the Old School
Baptist Churchyard, Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
MRS. ANDREW PUSEY
DIED in WILMINGTON

Mrs. Andrew J. Pussy died at her
home in Wilmington, Delaware, Sun
day morning last of cancer. She was
about 6S years of age and was a
native of Pocomoke City. Her huS-
band is Il brother of Mr.. Washington
z. Pussy, of Snow Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pusey left Pocomoke
City to live in Wilmington last Fall.
At that time Mrs. Pussy was appar-
entity in good health, and the an
nouncement of her death was great
surprise to her many friends in Wor-
cester County.
She is survived by her husband and
seven children. These are: Gordon,
Pocomoke City; Washington, Cape
Charles; Bratten, Wilmington; Mrs.
Belle Ward, of near Pocomoke; Mrs.
Webb, of Pocomoke; Mrs. Hampton
Evans. of Wilmington and Mrs Mary
Jones, of Wilmington. Funeral SER
vices were held in the NJ. +. Church,
Pocomoke City, at 3 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, after which interment was
made in the NJ. +. Cemetery.
Mrs. Pussy was a splendid
Christian character and loving wife
and mother, She leaves II host OF
friends TO mourn her death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
COULBOURNE

Mrs. Elmer Matthews and children
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Hales.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Carmean and
Mr. and Mrs. German Perdue and
children spent Friday evening with
Nh and Mrs. f. w. Perdue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Phillips and
daughters spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Timmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. German Pcrdue and
children spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Fooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carmean
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. +.
s. Carmean.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r, Gordy and chill
dren, and Mr. and Mrs. +. W. Per-
due spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
John Shockley.
There will be preaching at Mt.
Olive Sunday morning. Feb. 26th. at
the usual hour.
Mr. Willie West and John Gordy
spent Sunday with Homer and Willie
Shockley.
Mr.. John Figgs died at his home
Tuesday morning following an illness
of several days. He was about 10
years old. Funeral services were
held at Mt. Olive Wednesday by
Rev. |. $. Owens. He is survived
by the following children: Mrs.
Charlie Lewis, Mrs. Walter Shockley,
Mrs. Clarence Twigg, and Annie,
John, Harley. George and Columbus.
He was laid to rest in Mt. Olive NJ.
?. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
5. :. ASSOCIATION
TO MEET IN SNOW HILL

The Worcester County Sunday
School Association will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting Wednesday
evening, March LIST, at $50 o'clock,
at the Presbyterian Church of Snow
Hill. DR.. kreger's magnificent adj
dress at the previous meeting, on
"The Fundamental Principles of
Bible Study" created a profound i'm
preston, and by it the conferences
have assumed new significance. Rev.
Wilbur NJ. Smith. of Ocean City, will
lead the next meeting, in a discussion
of the subject, "How | Prepare My
Lesson" Come with questions and a
note book.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
TO RETRIEVE LOST
OCEAN CITY BEACH
CONTINUED FROM PAGE II

has swept over the town into Sine
puxent Bay, who be forestalled.
Greatest confidence is felt in the
future Of the Maryland resort. Evil
dence of its growing popularity, it is
pointed out, is furnished by the agi-
tation in Delaware for good roads
leading into Rehoboth, il being de-
clared that the good roads rapidly
drawing much of the Delaware bus
mess away from Rehoboth to Ocean
City.
Many Roads To Resort
Good roads are provided now from
the ferries across the Chesapeake
direct into Ocean City, and from
Philadelphia and other places north
and south. II is the belief that with
the unparalleled beach and the in
creasing number of attractions that
are offered by Ocean City, that the
place will rapidly forge to the front
on the Atlantic Coast. IL is not for
gotten, however, that it is to a large
extent the playground of Maryland,
and all pains will be taken to pre-
serve the Maryland atmosphere
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
PLENTY OF SPEED
IN SNOW HILL

Contributed by Old Hoss Mani
The speed world has taken on new
life in Snow Hill. The rail birds
have begun to sputter. and many fast
miles have been ridden already, as
well as several fast records have been
severed around the hot stove circuit
here this winter There are a num-
Der of horses owned and wintered in
and around the town for the coming
fray this year Among the most
prominent are those owned by our
veteran trainer, Willis G. Mimbrow,
who has won many hard fought split
heat races long before they were
scheduled.
1t was he who picked up Niger
Boy after he was considered counter
felt by the best norsemen of the Pen
insula. He brought him out fiatfooted
into a good race trotter, as well as
several others of like promise. He
has two at present which he got out
of the bushes, and he expects them
to ride the fastest miles ever. Bet
ter watch, fellers. Willis will beat
you wild dem birds if he kin.
Asbury C. Riley has a couple Of fine
prospects-a Trampfast and an EX-
ponent, products Of Maple Lawn
farm. He, no doubt, must have some
fever also, as he trained last year
for this year and they have been fed
regularly all winter with speed sus-
tainer. We sure believe they are des-
tined for greater achievements this
season. They are in charge of his
sor, Sammie.
Another enthusiast is Charles l..
Shockley, who enjoys brushing with
the boys for little pastime when
the weather is warm. He is the
owner of fast, game, green trotter
with a heat record of 2.l4i. When
ready she can surely carry the mail
Willie Pilchard, the boss purveyor
Of Snow Hill, wears broad smile for
being the lucky owner of the great
est sleigh boss in this section-Fox-
worthy, by Moko; dam Sybil Worthy,
2.l5. He is wintering fine and get
ting ready for the dealers sweep
stake; and if things should happen
to 90 his way somebody will have
to bow to this bird. He is sure some
boss, and the trot is in his head.
Jim Shockley. one of our gamest
sports. and always full of pep-a
lover of good horses, has recently
added another good trotter to his
string out of Willy Shaw, by Gun
Metal The writer recently had the
opportunity to hear his trainer say
miles in 2.lS was only play for her.
Good luck to her. Mr.. Shockley. They
are the kind we will all have to
reckon with when they begin in
June Bring her in Jimmie, we are
awaiting her early coming. The
more the meriier.
K. H. GilliSpie has four in his
barn headed by the good stallion
Onwoithy 2.133, the opportunity stall
lion of the Peninsula They, too, are
burning up with speed, and bucket
Of water is being put in their stalls
ever! night To keep lhSih li"h CdtCI-
ing on fire with it. The pride Of the
stables is Alice Onworthy, by On
worthy. 2.l3i. She acts like she can
do anything.
However. if any reader should
chance to stray this way II c@sc!;
of speed and class be sure to look
us over. We will be delighted and
willing for you to feed them.
Snow Hill has some good bosses
and don't you forget it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-02-25
FARMERS FIELD
MEETING TO BE HELD

There will be a meeting of far
mers in the Court House on next
Tuesday afternoon, February 2Sth, at
two o'clock sharp. This meeting has
been called in conjunction with the
Worcester County Farmers FEEDER
alton for the purpose of discussing
matters of Importance, which time
did not permit being discussed at
the last meeting held on the i4th.
The tomato situation will be one
of the most important subjects.