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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
A SENATE VETO POWER.

President Harding had ample warn
ing last summer OF trouble ahead
after he told members Of the House
to go home and consult their consti-
tuents about the Administrations
ship-subsidy scheme. The reports
they brought back to Washington
we're altogether unfavorable. But
plain facts made no difference.
The moral OF the November elections
was obvious. But the point OF 1t was
missed or wholly ignored AT the White
House. SO. 10 make sure OF the pas
sage OF a Shlp-Subcidy bill, a special
SESSION Of CONGRESS was called. The
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
4 LOSS TO THE STATE.

The sudden death OF Mordecai s.
Plummer. warden OF the New Castle
County Workhouse. IL not only a Sc
we're and saddening shock TO his fam
lily and friends. coming on the eve
of the joyous Christmas season. but
a grave loss 20 the public service Of
the State. II came at time when
more than ever before his directing
mind and hand were essential 10 the
continued success OF his notable expert
ment in prison reform. which ne had
Instituted al the workhouse and which
had attracted the attention and in
terest Of the entire country. He had
really accomplished marvels in his
advanced methods of dealing with the
unfortunate victims OF the law. and
had inaugurated at the workhouse an
honor system far more successful than
any previous attempts elsewhere. even
IN the largest penal institutions.
Warden Plummer was one OF the
best known and most popular OF our
citizens. His long and successful
career as special inspector for the
Postoffice Department, during which
he gained high credit. made him
known 20 many. and his acpuaint-
ance was largely extended by his per-
msnent location In Delaware and his
subsequent connection with the work
house. He entered upon his plan OF
prison reform with enthusiasm and
confidence, and he had established IL
IN manner that surprised many
capable students Of penology by IL,
practical results. Now IN the midst oi
this fine work. he Is called away By
the final summons.
Sad, indeed. are such infections
But ~ must mean much 20 the be
reaved ones who are left 10 mourn
when such a record of personal worti
and public service may long be LOOKED
upon as comfort and consolation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
lust FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest.
Copyright 1922 BIZ Edgar A. Guest.
AFTER THE BRIDGE LECTURE

They'd been 10 a lecture on bridge;
they'd heard Mr.. Whitehead az
length
Declaim on the value Of trumps and
the purpose OF leading through
strength.
So they talked of the value % tricks
as ! shufred the car,Is for the
deal.
And they talked OF declaring a club
and what such a bid should re-
veal
They'd been 10 a lecture on bridge.
and 80 when We started 20 play
I knew in my heart l was do med 20
suffer and fall by the way.
But ! tossed out a heart for my lead
I'd four from the klng-and they
said
II you'd heard Mr.. Whitehead last
night a different suit you'd have
led"
Whatever the card that played and
whatever the bid declared
Ny sins OF omission that night we're
frequently. thoroughly aired:
They argued and wrangled II DER. they
talked and discussed and ex-
planned.
No two from the lecture they'd heard
the seif-same opinion had gain
ed
They told what they thought he had
said. and what he had told them
10 do,
They'd been 20 a lecture on bridge and
all that's worth knowing they
knew.
And at last ! rose up in despair and
said: MIR Whitehead hate.
He has changed what was once JUS
a game 20 an endless and bite,
debate"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
VICTORY FOR TURKEY.

while there IL a variety 81 expressed
opinion about the agreement said TO
awe been reached by the Lausann.
conference on the freedom Of the
straits. % 10 apparent that the de
spiscd Turk" has won "a substantial
victory u. has succeeded in getting
un arrangement for control OF the
straits by an allied commission on
which Turkey will be represented.
Tn. question In dispute is how far
thls agreement. which was insisted
dpon by IN. European Allies even
after strong intimation by Ambassa-
DOR child that the United States was
disposed 60 stand by Turkey in "a set
,i.msnt % the Straits control prob
!'n. 10 a curt reputation OF the UNI
Official Intervention Of our country
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MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION
riders were for nj, tD.-iblc haste.

orders were for all possible haste.
The House, thanks to the presence
Of enough lame ducks to create ma
Getty, obc,iiently did what WAS re-
quired Of ~. II passed certain kind
OF subsidy measure. not altogether 90
The Presidents liking. but good
enough to start with II was done In
plain defiance OF public opinion ne
expressed at the polls. There was no
time to be lost II the trick was TO
be turned. II the lame ducks were to
save the day, the bill had 20 he Jam
med through at any cost before March
1 No one pretended 10 deny that II
amounted to deliberate political Job
berry.
But the Republican Senate is not
Ivy any means so tractable ae the
House. There are enough members
of the farm bloc. with minds OF their
own. To control the situation now
without waiting until the next SEN
ate. when their forces will be CON
siderably strengthened. Mr.. Hard
ing has challenged them TO test
and they are ready for him. They
are not prepared TO make any great
sacrifices foe harmony. They know
they hold the advantage and propose
to use II. however much IL may add
TO the humiliation OF the President
New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
CHRISTMAS WORKERS.

There are in Wilmington numerous
agencies which have been working
hard for quite awhile on plans 20 make
Christmas as CHEEKY as possible for
the poor and unfortunate. They are
preparing appropriate entertainments
with all the substantial relief that can
he provided for. There IL no doubt
that through these friendly agencies
Christmas will be made much more
enjoyable 10 many families than other
wise would have been the case. Also.
that without them much suffering
would have continued without any
thing to mitigate its severity.
These kindly agencies do a world
of good. They ascertain worthy OBJ
jects OF their friendly offices and serve
them well. They ind many appeal
ing situations that otherwise would
have gone unnoticed. And besides the
immediate relief they extend. they
bring encouragement to many dis
hearsened ones who without this
kindly intervention would have felt
that the future had nothing 10 offer
them. Many such will be inspired 10
renewed efforts IN combating adver-
sity.
These kindly Christmas agencies de-
serve the support and encouragement,
Of all good people.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
CHRISTMAS ANGELS.
Annie l.. Kitchener.

Are there angels anywhere
Singing. singing?
See them in the upper air.
Bringing. bringing
Joyful tldings.
Glory 10 God. this Christmas night
Peace upon earth. this Christmas night;
At midnigh; hour. hear II again;
Peace upon earth. good viii 70 men"
White-robed heralds from the sky,
Winging. winging.
Earthward with a new-born cry
Singing. singing.
joyful tidings.
Glory to God. this Christmas night
Peace upon earth. this Christmas night ;
Across the silence once again:
Peace upon earth. good will 20 men.
Golden harps accent the song,
blending. blending.
Angel voices clear and strong
Never ending.
Glowing tidlngs.
Glory 20 God. this Christmas night
Good will TO men. this Christmas night;
over the, star-lit world again:
Peace upon earth. good will 10 men,
Shining angels ROBBED In white
Flying. flying.
Earthward on the wondrOus night,
Crying. crying
Gladstone tidings
4 babe is bora, thle Christmas night
4 child Is given. this Christmas night
/ His name 10 Christ. this Christina
night:
Adown the ages once again:
Peace upon earth. good will to men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
THE EVENING SMILE.
AND THE REST Is SILENCE.

An Englishman who knew no Ian
guage but ME own mad ,ost his way
IN Rome. In his perpleT1ty s. &C.
CURED 70 him 20 write the name q
his hotel in large letters on his card,
and hand u 20 the frst benign-look-
Ing individual ne met.
The Italian rhus accosted turned.
and. with the charming manner % his
race, accompanied he perturb@d
Englishman FOR about twenty minutes
IN solemn silence, until they reached
the hotel designated.
In a transport OF Joy at finding him
SELF once more on known ground the
tourist poured out volutle thanks IN
the only language al MS command
AZ this the Italian looked az him in
amazement and remarked n perfect
English:
Il thought you we're deaf and
dumb."-Ex.
We are now exactly 200 Feet
above the level Of the sea" What
sea-" The guide book doesn'; say"
Bosom Transcript.
Sir. would Ike you 70 ION n our
Don't Beat Your VIE Week Sir
don; beat my wife" Just The man
We want."-Lousvilie Courier-Jour-
nal.
Where are me scenes o. this photo
play lald?' In me great north woods. -
They look familiar" Maybe YOU
cav our photoplay entitled. Lost n
| the jungle OF Africa. Birmingham
Age Henald.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22

To the imam up "a tree" It looks as
though the Allies had CURLY told us
to mind our own business" and that
even the "dcspised Turk" had almost
insciently informed Washington that
he had no need OF its assistance. Only
future development can determine this
matter.
However. there is no room 10 doubt
that the agreement said to have been
reached Ia far from satisfactory to the
Washington government. And no
wonder. While We refrain from
formal representation at the Confer
ence. we essayed TO issue ultimatums
from the side lines, in q manner that
indicated a purpose to look only after
what might be considered our own in
teres,s. And In the end we are re-
buffed by our war Allies and almost
treated with derision by the Turks
whom We 40 manifestly endeavored
TO aid.
How humiliating this situation
would be should IL prove to be n fact
IL would be a sad reflection on Ameri.
can diplomacy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
JOIN IN A GOOD WORK.

The clergymen OF Wilmington. at a
meeting held "Wednesday afternoon,
heartily extended their aid and CO.
operation TO the movement 20 raise a
fund of $4,000 for the Salvation Army.
which Is now under way. Here lis an
agency that will largely accelerate
this good campaign.
The Salvation Army is an asset 10
our city. by reason OF the good work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
CYNTHIA'S HELPERS
TO EXTEND CHEER.

Cynthias Helpers Branch of the
Sunshine Society, will send cheer TO
the Home of Merciful Rest; Home for
Aged Women and Blind Shop. Money
and baskets will be sent to many flmi-
lies. flowers and fruit 10 the sick ana
shut-ins The president. Mrs. Mabel
L. Brown read a beautiful Christmas
greeting. at the last meeting. Miss
May Bacon in an original poem, an
nounccd the 74th birthday anniversary
OF her mother, Mrs. Harriet II. Bacon,
who II chaplain OF the branch. Con-
gratu,a,ions followed and favors OF
the Christmas season were served
The next meeting Will be held on
IL ngi1
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

H.Dernlan Knights.
Oriental Lodge. X 81 2.
Excelsior LEdge. X. OF p.
Fairfax Lodge. I. o. .. +.
Alpha Council. L. o. r. T..
Columbia Lodge. I. O. O. r
Liberty Lodge. 4 o. I. ".
Local No. 3i3. Z. Z. W
Laurel Council. L. Z. Of A
Brandywine Lodge. ). % II.
ST. Georges Castle. X G.. +.
Wilmington T!nsm.th's Union.
Friendship COnclave. :. W NJ
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Local No. .. 1926. -. x !. Of a.
Dillgent Council. Jr o. L. 4. NJ
Washington CounCsl. .. L. A. NJ
Manitou Tribe. Lnp'd. .. r. NJ
Star % Delaware Lodge, :. % B.
Washington Council. Il. =. 81 a
Telegraph Council Jr. .. L. 4. NJ.
Jacobs Camp. No. 1921. VI. W. A
Canton Delaware. 2. NJ. I. Q. Q. =.
Delaware lawmakers Association.
washingrcn Camp. No. 4. ?. O. $. 4
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1s3, l. .. .. VI
Wilmington Lodge. No. l74s. I. O. -. 7
Court Diamond State. No. 4. l. % F. \
Plumbers. Gas & steam Filters UniOI
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
Gould M TAKE 1T HIMSELFi

In a speech In the House OF Repre-
scntatives. Wednesday. Representa-
tive william II. upshaw of Georgia.
said 20 be an evan gelis;. lecturer for
the Anu-Ssloon League and radical
dry advocate" made an earnest plea
Tor all public officials. from the Presi-
dent 90 the United States down 10 the
bottom ~ the list. 20 take a new oath
oC allegiance 60 the Constitution and
the law. Referring 20 the conference
Of governors held few days before.
he said: Let these governors. led
By the President and Vice-President
Of The United States. and all the
members of the cabinet. walk out
into the open and lift their hands to
high Heaven and take a new oath Of
allegiance 20 the whole Constitution
Of tho United States and the Ameri-
can nae."
Coed and sound advice is this. but
wonder u this ardent Georgia Rep
rcsentativc could consistently take the
oath. And u he did. would he consci-
cntiously keep it
Representative Upshsw Gomez fyom
Georgia. a State notorious for lawles.
iynchins but We hear no denuncia-
tlon ~ Gecrgias laWlessness in this
respect from Representative Upshaw.
lie wants all public officials to take
new oath % allegiance 20 the whole
Constitution" We, Representative Up
shavs State has for years ragrantly
violated and tramrled under foot more
than one amendment, 20 the Constitu-
tion 90 the United States by denying
sufimEe and civil rights 70 Negroes.
Would he denounce thi. form OF law
lcssness and Haunting Of the Federal
Constitution by has own State after
taking the new oath 90 allegiance?
such talk goes 20 show the insin-
certify and lack o, balance displayed
by many ardent reforners. They ig-
more plain facts and endeavor 20 dis
play their interest in the cause they
uphold ~ mere gushing sentimental
Hy
The Eighteenth Amendment Is here
g. stay uutn u Is repealed by lawful
means. The volstead law is here 70
stay. and 20 10 enforced. until re-
pealed hy lawful means Blu; bo:h az:
ignored and routed by many
How can this excited Georgia Rep.
r,s.ntative Justly condemn the nou,.
tnE 20 one amendment 90 the Fedora
Constitution when ne has no denun'
ciation for his state in u. defiance
90 other amendments How can III
consistently denounce violation. a
tho Volstead law when he fails I,
aenounce lawless iynohins in his owl
STATE"
That the Volstead law Is unpopula
with many persons u plainly eviden;
nui that is no reason why u shoul,
uu, bs enforced General Grant wa
r.Fht when he -ald the best way IL
which To- brins about the repeal Of al
unpopular Law was % enforo. Il rig
Idly.
While there are many objections I
The Nulstoad law. q II far from as
sured that % IL not supported by
majority ~ the people. Som. stat
voting tests have enthusiastically in
durs.d u. while others have cor
dvmned D.. Certainly IA. entire coun
Try indors.d the amendment and thu
fnr hus not repudiat.d IA. law An
~ should be enforced without d.,
elimination. as long ss IL remains
Inv - the land.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22

financial matters IL does not attempt 20 !
settle domestic troubles nor 70 undertake
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
fun name and address and enclose Two
cents In stamps for return postage Al
replies are sent direct 20 the inquirer
O What state has the most wilder
ness. Wild game and Indians? W. y.
G.
A Oklahoma has the greatest num-
Der Of Indians. the Indian population
numbering 1881. Idaho probably
has the most wilderness and Wild game
Of any state In the Union.
.. Is emery cut from stone or Is u
a manufactured product? o. r.
a. Emery is a material. II -
common dark granular variety OF
corundum. containing more or less
magnetic or hematite. On account
OF its great hardness. II is used IN
the form OF powder. gains. or larger
masses. for grinding and polishing
.. Do bananas ever have seeds?
+. VI. V.
A. Bananas occasionally develop
seeds. In such cases little black
specks may be noticed in the flesh OF
the banana near the center. These
are embryo seeds.
Q. Where can eggs OF the Lamons
chicken be purchased? E. r. B.
\. The Department Of Agriculture
says that the eggs from Lamona
chicken cannot be purchased for set
ting az the present time because they
feel that the breed Is not sufficiently
established for distribution. Expert
ments are still being conducted and
details will not be available for more
than a year.
.. Could a person who Is not a
citizen OF the United States be guilty
/ OF treason? Y. Z. G.
A. Although treason IS popularity
regarded as a breach Of allegiance Il
we'll as a citizen may commit treason
since II domiclled IN a country he
owes il local and temporary al
legiance in return FOR the protection
/ he receives
/ -. Has the book Treasure Island"
any historical basis? T. w. y.
A. The story was written and read
chapter at a time for the entertain
ment OF Stevenson's stepsOn. Lloyd
Osbourne. then a l2-year-old school
boy. to relieve the te~dium Of rainy
vacation. and grew out OF map the
author had drawn and labeled
Treasure Island"
q. How are treaties enforced? F.
NJ. L
\. Tho Enforcement OF treaties Is
a subject Of great Importance. but al
50 OF great uncertainty. Unlike pri-
vate contracts, where either party
may compel the submission for a dis
puted point 70 an independent tribunal
for adjudication, treaties depend upon
the good faith and honor OF the con-
tracing powers for their enforcement
and their willingness 20 agree. In
case Of disagreement either party de-
termines for itself the nature OF rs
obligations, and the only alternative 6.
recourse to force.
q who said. Il think, therefore
ann" q. &.
A. In the philosophy OF Rene
Descartes one OF the noteworthy
points is the deliberate determination
to doubt everything that could In
tellisently be called in question. 1
principle of method he employed {,
reach something absolutely certain
This basal fact he found in the famou
proposition. Il thing. therefore l am.
No doubt could shake the certaint
the ego Possesses OF its own eNis,enc,
- q. What is the religion OF Cover
: nor Elect Smith OF New York State
J. II. O..
\. lie Is Roman Catholic.
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You get results from Every Eve.
ming classified sds.--Adv
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Any reader can get the answer 70 any
question by writing Every Evening Infor-
nation Bureau. Frederic }, Haskin. diroc-
tor Washington. II. g. This orsr applies
strictly 70 information. The bureau can.
not give advice on legal. medieval and
financial matters IL does not attempt 20
settle domestic troubles nor 70 undertake
exhaustive research on any subject. Wnte
your questions plsiniy and briefly. Give
fun name and address and enclose Two
cents in stamps for return postage. Al
replies are sent direct 20 the inquirer
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I4shkuchen. Schlittler. 500 King.
Decorah public opinion., 1922-10-25
CLAY HILL

j. j. Rosa was a business cal
Ter in Cresco a couple of days the
fore part Of last week.
DR.. Nelson of Decorah was a caller
in our neighborhood one day last
week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Severson of Canoe
spent Thursday with Mrs. Albert.
Mrs. j. j. Seegmiller attended a
comforter tying and luncheon at
Mrs. Glenn Stortz's in Franklin Pra-
irie Thursday.
Mrs. Gust Kjome and daughter,
Mrs. Halvor Woldum and daughter
Marion and Mrs. Larsen of Decorah
spent Friday with Mrs. Andrew
Kjome.
Mrs. VIM. Kreutter enjoyed a visit
of a couple of days from her father
of Minneapolis.
j. j. Rosa and son dined with his
mother in Decorah Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Peterson and Mrs.
Andrew Moen of Decorah spent last
Thursday evening with Mrs. Ida
Grinna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Kjome and
family visited with relatives in
Spring Grove Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Geotleman yis-
tied with the latter's brother Hugo
Neocker and family near Hesper last
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grie-
bel of Decorah accompanied them.
Edward Seegmiller went to Cedar
Rapids this Monday mon ming to meet
his wife and baby who are returning
from Morris, where she spent a
month visiting her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Frye and Ida
Grinna were Sunday visitors at the
Gust Criminals home in Glenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Rosa visited
with the latter's parents in Decorah
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Alert were
callers at the Bloom home in Decorah
Sunday.
Decorah public opinion., 1922-10-25
IN autoed to Cresco Monday.

son autoed to Cresco Monday,
Mrs. Paul Kubik was visiting Mrs.
Marshal last week a few days.
Raymond Fjelstul had feed ground
at Cresco Thursday.
VIM. Kashatka called on r. Vop-
ava Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Vrba were
visiting Mr. James Busta at New
Hampton who is a patient at the
Inospital.
Roy Koch called on his other
Fred last week one evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Marshal are
rejoicing over the arrival of baby
boy, which came to gladden. their
home Saturday.
Mrs. Rosie Milk was visiting at
the James kreitzer home Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zahasky of
Cresco, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riha
and son Leonard were visiting, Mr..
Decorah public opinion., 1922-10-25
and Mrs. James Vrba Sunday.

and Mrs. James Vrba Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joice Kirschh. IN au-
toed to Decorah recently.
Mike Hruska was a Ridgeway call
Ter recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riha and son
Leonard visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Urba and son Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Koch and
sen clisssap - - -. g
urday.
A Balik Of Spillville called on Joe
Vopava Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. c. Hornberger and baby girl
were taken quite i'll Thursday. Here's
hoping for speedy recovery soon.
Frank Vrba and son Adolph were
business callers in Cresco Tuesday.
Miss Alma Zahasky and George
Mikesh both of Cresco were visiting
at the James Kreitzer home last
week a few days.
Decorah public opinion., 1922-10-25
LINCOLN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wiedeman and
children autoed to Cresco one day
recently.
Miss Mable Dvorak spent Friday
at her friends home, Miss Ardella
Milk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Vopava were
Ridgeway shoppers Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmet Hauber are
rejoicing over the arrival of baby
girl. Born Monday, congratulations.
Henry Anderson and Chas. Horn
berger were business callers in Cres-
co Wednesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Peters and
sons pleasantly entertained at dinner
Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Peters,
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie
Peters and baby daughter Lovere,
Mr.. Edd Peter and lady friend, Miss
Josephine Wood of Lanesboro, Minn.
Miss Hazel Burnical of Vernon
Springs, Iowa, and Miss Leona Koch.
Mr.. Daniel Blackburn accompanied
by Miss Lizzie Koch called Sunday
afternoon at the ]. r. Soukup home.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hornberger en-
tertained Sunday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Kuntz and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Wiedeman and chill
dren, Mrs. Amel Koch, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Hornberger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Blackburn or
Calmar autoed up to visit the latter's
sister, Mrs. Emmett Hauber, also to
make the acquaintance of the new
baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Vopava, Jr., call
ed on formers father, also called at
the r. Vopava home.
John Urba and family were busi-
ness caller in Cresco Friday.
c. ID. Horton of Calmar call
ed in our vicinity Saturday.
Larene Anderson called on Mildred
Wiedeman Friday afternoon.
Lee Robinson of Ridgeway is visit
ing at the Andrew Grey home.
Joe Becker and sister Mrs. Charley
Pecinovsky were Cresco shoppers on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brenno and son
Adolph were shoppers at Protivin
Monday.
Louis Biel was earpentering at
VIM. Krotz last week.
Jacob Hornberger from Ridgeway
was visiting his son Chas. Wednes-
day.
Daniel Blackburn was visiting home
folks Thursday.
Mrs. Robert Vopava was visiting
at Cresco also having dental work
done recently.
Mrs. r. Baker and Birdie Elling-