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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-08-14
For Farmers to Think About

Now what's de use complainin' bout
de weather,
AS tho yo' signs might stop rainy
spell?
Fussin' never brought de tiniest ray
O sunshine
Or caused a man down-hearted to
git we'll;
Feelin' blue amt ever raised crop O.
cotton,
Just work an do yo' deadest level
best
Fan dat little ray o hope within yo'
bosom,
Den smile an let de good Lawd do
de rest.
Talkin' hard times never made de
weevil suffer,
Bad seasons" talk won't make an
extra bale,
If de rain is gonna come, den we can't
hep it,
It's useless for to sit an rant an rail-
Jes mop yo' brow an let de sweat
roll freely.
Have faith an hope. a-wishin for
de best;
For, after all, OATS everything we kin
do,
Jes smile an let de good Lawd do
dc rest.
Dawson, Ga. LOUIS L. PETTY
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
"Eppy and Quartermaster of President Roosevelt.

and then headed for the galley. Here he fingered with keen appreciation and this visit finally lead to his christening as "Epicure."
 He sniffed the air slowly, with the manner of an epicure, inhasing deeply of the ozone, ladened with odors ot good food, carefully prepared. The chef gave him bit of steak, some potatoes and a pan of water. Slowly "Eppy" ate, casting an occasional glance of real appreciation at his host. When he had finished he parked his thanks, wagged his tail madly, and then sauntered off to inspect the quar- ters of the crew.
 Officers and men of the Anericc be- came deeply attached to "EPpy' and planned to keep him aboard. But they did not know the peculiar nature of their guest.
 When the Aneriea left Plymouth for Cherbourg and Bremen "Eppy" was missed. and a frantic search of the ship failed to locate him. The vessel returned to New York, ard about the first thing the officers noted when wishing aboard the Prssideat Monroe, which lay in the adjoining berth, was "Eppy." He had. it seemed boarded the Prs5idsnf Monros at Chsrbourg and made the trip to the United States.
 "Eppy' refused to be coaxed back 10 the America. and yet he had deserted the Presidenf Monroe before she sailed. He was next reported aboard the Prtt- iasHt folR.
 Now "Eppy' turns up ia Queens town, Plymouth, ChcrhouTg, Bremen or New York .on one or the other Of the steamships of the United States Lines, seeming to know these craft from all others, and never doubling on trip.
 Some say there is reason for this refusal of the dog to leave this line, which is noted for the high quality of it's cuisine. "Epicure,' apparently, ia intent on living up to his name.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
CADILLACS RUN AWAY
 FROM FORDS IN GAME

The Cadillaes ran over the Fords and left them flat in the games played last night in the Elks' mixed bowling contest. The score was 2.27f 10 2,04S, the Cadllacs taking all three gamies. Mr Barra2ar rode the fcn- der, carrying the highest total score, which was 646 pins. Mrs. Faulkner led the wonnen with a total score of 450 pins.
 Despite the fact that ir the homo stretch the Fcrds came puffing along behind, tho highest total individual score made by the women Of both teams was that of Mrs. Fhw. who scored 4SS pins. Mr. DeLong was high scorer for tho Fords with 527 pins.
 The scores Cor the game were as follows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

NEW YORK, March 21.-Prac. tically every ocean going vessel ahoat, be 1t sail or steam, freight or passenger craft, has a mascot of Some kind, but rarely does fleet have a mascot whith divides its time impartially between every ship composing 1t. Since the day that Noah set adrift with the largest collection of masccts ever recorded, d.ep-sea craft have been noted fo. ihe mascots brought aboard by their crews. Monkeys, dogs, cats, and birds are the pets usually adopted.
 The passenger boats of the United States Lines each have a mascot of some sort of which their crews are fond, and which are supposed to bring luck to the ship. But these mascots fade into insigniicance compared with the self appointed mascot of the entire fleet of twelve vessels of the United States Lines, who comes and goes, from one ship to the other, and who never makes more than one voyage either way on the Atlantic on the same boat in succession.
 This wandering pet is "Eppy," sllori for "Epicrre" who first boarded a United States liner under unusual cir. cumstancss, and who now is considered chaml on wandering mascot of ,h, Seven Seas.
 Last Spring. when the steamsair Amsrica stepped while in rnid-ocear to take aboard badly wounded on gineer from freighter, "Eppy" ac compnnied the injured man.
 Of what is known as the Picklt breed, because of the highly mixed anc varied strains in his makeup "Eppy.' once he saw that the engineer was re ceiving proper surgical treatment, in spected the Amcrioa thoroughly. Fl cast an experienced eye over thu bridge. wagged his tail in appreciatio, over the way things were run in tn, engine room, looked in On the purser gave the dining saloon the once over
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
TWO HUNDRED
 COMING NORTH
 ABOARD ROGERS
Admiral Line Steamer Is Now on Way North Four
 teen Are for Juneau.

SEATTLE, March 21.-The steamer Admiral Rogers sailed for Southeast ern Alaska ports at 9 o'clock this morning, carrying over 200 passen- gers, the following for Juneau: Miss O. Donnell. Miss R. Nelson, Miss Rose Mcdonald, Mrs. J. H. Cease, Ralfh Cease, II. w. Grrbe, K. F. Grube, Mrs. c. o. Lindsey. Harry Bushby, Miss Francis McKenny. Miss Hazel Ross, H. J. Temkins. C.. c. Nichols and l.. B. Cornelius.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE OF MISS BLOMGREN RECEIVED

Announcement has been received by Mir. and Mrs. Gunnar Blomgren of the marriage of MT. Blomgren's sister, Miss Jennie Blomgren, to William Wilcox. February 6, at the family home at Ishpeming, Michi- gan. Mrs. Wilcox is well known and has many friends in Juneau, having spent year here aosut four years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
COASTLNG VESSEL
 POUNDS TO PIECES

VANCOUVER, B. C., March 21.- The Canadian coasting vessel Trader which struck off the North Arm jotty last Friday, is pounding to pieces and will be total loss. The crew had a narrow escape from death
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
LEAVE ON
 ALAMEDA FOR WEST

Passengers leaving Juneau late yesterday afternoon on the steamer Alameda for the Westward were: For Cordova-J w. Jutunn, Mrs. Jul tunn. For Latouche-R. Mitrovich, John Price. For Seward--Max Rosen, ". H. Casswell. c. A. Parks, Col. James G. Steese, Dr. S. Hall Young. For Anchorage-R K Nelson, H. l.. Burmeister, c. l.. Parker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Norskbound

 ADMIRAL. ROGERS scheduled to aritve next Sundav
 Scheduled Sailines ESTEBETII will leave for Sitka at II p. m. tomorrow. MAIL BOAT GEORGE. JR., sails for Petersburg and way ports next Saturday noon. PRINCESS MARY scheduled to sail from Vancouver 9 o'clock tonight.
 JEFFERSON scheduled to sail from Seattle March 24. NORTHWESTERN scheduled to sail from Seattle March 28.
 Southbound ALAMEDA due sOuthb5nnd about March 27. ADMIRAL WATSON due south bound about March 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
AM MBASSADOR IN

The tender Ambassador arrived in port last night from ChichGgof bring ling several passengers to Juneau. The boat VIII return to Chichagof tonight, leaving this pert at 10 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
MRS. GRANT HERE

Mrs. w. D. Grant. wife of Repre- sentative Grant, arrived here on the Alameda She is a guest at the Hotel Zynda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

If IFS advertised s..'s of TIMELY INTEREST. That's something to re- member--to your profit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-12 foot, round bot tom cedar TOW boat; also l 6-foot Diston bucking saw, new. Phone 2803 after five.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
NoRLANp LEAVING '

Tho fishing boat Norland will fet away this week for the halibut banks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

FOR SALE-Trolling boat, cheap. Can be seen at 1 D. III. at new City Float; No. TAP. hp. Frisco Standard. Also 12x16 12 oz. tent, guns, spoons and all equipment for trolling.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
Tides Tomorrow

Latest sryi-e C engraving for visiting cards at The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
EXCURSION IN

Tho Libby, McNeil & Libby can nery tender Excursion is in port from Taltu Harbor for supplies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
WANTED
WANTED = Girl for general housework Phone 437.
 FOR RENT-Apartments

FOR RENT-Cozy and comfort able furnished modern apartments for housekeeping or single rooms; all newly tinted and renovated throughout; baths and phone serv- ice; all outside rooms. Rates from $10 up.
 JUNEAU and SEAVIEW
 APARTMENTS. Phone 2S6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

FOR SALE, FURNIsHED-Mar- shall Apts., s6,o00.0o. Two four room apis, big and airy. Rent for S6000 per month. Unobstructed view. Full concrete basement, sta tionary tubs. Mrs. J. B. Marshall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
POXELDER, UTAH's TREE.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 21.-The Utah Legislature has be- fore it a measure to name the boxelder as the official tree of the State. Efforts in past years to name State tree have been without result but members of the present Legislature are hopeful of passage of the measure.
 For good printing phone 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
HE E M p IR E

HE E M P IR E IS THE MEDIUM Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied. Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- yertiscments: Il A. M. Ten cents per line first in- sertlon.
 Five cents for subsequent in- sertion,
 Count five average words to the line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

FOR SALE=50 horsepower boiler retorts. expansion box, seamer, chink all is new equipment and has never been set up. Phone 4621 or P. 0. Box 131 Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

Mrs. Frank L. Taylor, wife of the President of the Warren Ma tional Bank, a s50-a-week figure head, has disappeared from her home in Worcester, where she had been staying since the ar rest of her. husband in Chicago on the charge of embedding $213,000. She would not make known her destination, declaring she wished to avoid further mo- toriety.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

FOR SALE - Modern house; 3 rooms with bath. Apply to Charles Goldstein.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

WALL BOARD - Write for sam- p.. of Washington plaster wall board; won't warp, won't burn. Mid
 by Washington Building Products Co.,, 6851 F. Marginal Way, Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21

on bundlss or ,>swspapers at tho hnolfA % esata
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-21
FOR RENT

Furnished, steam heated suite or single rooms. Also have electric heat and hot and cold water in each room. Fine view. Phone 23l.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13

evening, December Is, Universal pr
sents Hoot Gibson in "Out OF Luc1
Fred Magoon and A. Q. Head We
in Skowhegan to attend the farmeI
Telephone meeting. Monday.
The many friends of Mr.. and: M
Dwight Mcfarland will be glas
learn that Mr.. and Mrs. Mcfsha
are receiving congratulations Oh
birth of a daughter who arrived
November "a. The little Miss
named Shirley Edna"
DIR. Addison Thayer OF Portiay
was in town over Thursday night
consultation with DR.. Piper on Y
case of Mrs. wv. o. Paul, who n
since died.
Mr.. Webb Of Athens has moved III
the Coolidge rent by the brook.
Miss Geneva Hunneweh was
Skowhegan, Saturday.
An unusually pleasant meeting
the d. A. r. Chapter was held W
Mrs. Vittum last Friday. AFTER
routine business delicious rere'
ments were served by the hostess, ,
Ephraim Dean, Mr.. and MRS.
Dean and daughter Leopa OF TIVE
Corners and Mrs. George Howeli
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Dean W,
guests at the home OF MIR. ana M
Orrin Dean, Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
News of SomerSet's Busy Towns

On Friday afternoon members of
the Century Club and a number of
guests met at the home Of Mrs.
Beatrice WATSON on Preble street.
After the business part of the meet
ing and singing "The Pines of Maine"
by the members, the president Mrs.
Lottie Taylor, introduced school su-
perintendent Howard Gilpatric, who
spoke very entertainingly on the old
and the new In education. Mrs. Lu-
eida Moore gave brief account of
historical spots that she visited while
In Boston and read a selection from
Hawthorne. Miss Dorothea Woodland
sang "Sing Again That Song To Me"
Miss Thompson accompanist. Two
yictrola selections We're also enjoy
ed. Birth of King" and Christ
mas Songs and Carols"
Photographs taken day or night at
the Milford Baker Studio" Bingham,
Me. Make your appointments now
for Xmas gifts. N. e. Telephone
1914. 6w47
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews are
occupying their home on Main street.
DR.. o. f. Deveaux wishes to an-
nounce that his Office hours are from
IL to 1.20 p. m. and from to p. m.
at his residence on River st.
Two hundred dollars was realized
from the sale and supper at Frater-
nifty Hall last Wednesday. 1t was,
under the management of the ladies'
of the Congregational Church Circle
and the result of their labors is very
gratifying. The fancywork booth was
in charge of Mrs. Esther Collins, Mrs
Emma Hill and Mrs. Lois Dutton;
candy, Mrs. Grace Pooler, Mrs. Kath-
lene Doe, Mrs. Bina Preble; apron,
table, Mrs. Maria Butler and Mrs
FORMER; Dutch table, Mrs. Nettie
Baker and Mrs. Della Webster; mys-
terry booth in care of Miss Elizabeth
Thompson. Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan
with her black Dinah, the latter laden
with holders from the top Of her
checked bingham turban to the bot
tom of her calico dress aided the good
cause to the extent of a good amount
and still had "holders to burn" The
supper consisted of baked beans,
salads, pies, cakes, tarts and all the
fixins, bountiful in quantity and OF
the best quality. The supper was
in charge of Mfs. Emma Gipson, Mrs.
Carrie Hilton, Mrs. Eva Bachelor,
Mrs. George Baker, Mrs. Charles
Foss, Mrs. Tena Andrews, Mrs. Rose
Lander and an efficient number of
walters.
Don't think because We have no
snow that we are not going to have
any, because 1t will be four feet deep
by Christmas. Now Is the time to
get ready for 1t. Go to r. =. Fol
SONS and get your sleds, snowshoes
and skis. We are giving 1870 dis
count on all Pyrex ware during the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Henderson took
their daughter Gladys to Pittsfeld
this week. She will probably I'M
dergo an operation for appendicitis in
Bangor this week. Mr.. Henderson
returned home Sunday night.
Bingham is in for treat on Friday
night of this week when q minstrel
show will be staged under the aus
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
NORTH ANSON

The Woman's Association of the
Congregational Church will meet
with Mrs Clarence Tarr Wednesday,
December 10Th at 7.30 p. m. This
being the regular meeting and cleo
ton of officers. A large attendance
is requested.
Little Phyllis Ashcroft who has
lived the last three years with her
aunt. Mrs. Annie Hamilton. has re-
turned to her home in Lexington,
Williams Bros. Motor CO.. Author
lied Ford Sales and Service, Cars,
Trucks and Tractors, North Arson,
Maine. tf37
Bert Witham has put a new steel
roof on his cottage at Lake Embden.
Arthur Andrews is cutting cedar
for telephone poles and posts and
shipping to Massachusetts,. He is
cutting on his land on the west shore
of Lake Embden.
Ella Brothers are installing O new
radio set for DR.. H. 8. Spear.
Carl Andrews and Lee ELLIS have
just completed a set of camps on
Mr.. Andrews land at the west shore
of Lake Embden. They expect to
lumber all winter.
Arthur Andrews has just put ra-
do in his room.
F. B. Adams of Scion was stopping
in town Tuesday.
Dan Marshall Of Oakland is spend
ing a few days with his sister, Mrs.
Elmer 2 at the Marshall farm
Mrs. Edna Bunker took Mrs. w. r.
Geo. Clark to Augusta Monday in
her Cadillac.
The men are TO furnish refresh
ments Monday evening, December
18th at the regular meeting of the
Eastern Star.
Judge Elmer w. Sawyer made
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BINGHAM

School will close next Friday for
Christmas vacation and reopen Dec.
80.
The seniors and juniors of the high
school bad very nice social at Hun
neweli's Hail, Fhday evening last.
A new pony has arrived for Anna
Savage and another one for Harold
Coieman's children. Mr.. Coleman
and Mr.. Savage went to Skowhegan
on Saturday and selected the ponies.
Have your batteries taken care of
this winter. Soc per month. We
keep them charged all winter. Have
your car oyerhauled this winter and
save money. Csc per hour, all work
guaranteed Batteries oyerhauled
and recharged. Savage's Garage,
Bingham. 2w49
Next Saturday afternoon food
sale for the benefit of the library will
be held at the library. This Is the
first one for six months and 1t Is
hoped all will help with pastry or
patronage or both.
Mrs. Beatrice WATSON, past presi-
dent OF the Century Club, has been
chosen member OF the committee on
home economies by the State FEEDER
alton o. women's clubs.
c. f. Ball has been unable TO ac-
lively attend to his work as super
intendent of schools for the past few
months. He has suffered great
deal of pain, altho he is not confined
to his bed.
What's the matter with an Alad-
en- Lamp for Xmas? You know you
get four times the light at one half
the cost of an ordinary oil lamp.
Regular price $11.5O. Special for
Z. II. Caswell. 2w50
VIM. J. Durgin returned from Ban
gor, Saturday. His health Is some
better but he will probably not be
able to resume his work for some
weeks.
Margery Pratt, who has been very
successful In teaching for fifteen
weeks In the Lincoln school In Con-
cord, was obliged to submit to an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis before the
close OF the term. She is making
good progress toward recovery.
Friday and Saturday Cash Sale at
Fred w. Prebles-15 cakes Arrow
Borax Soap, 800 and 26c earthern
tea pot free. Molasses and sugar
cookies 25c Id; VI pint glass jars coo;
dozen; s cans Evaporated Milk 65c;
cakes Pearl hand soap 25c; 6 cakes
Clean Easy Soap 25c; Grated Pinsap-
pie CSC CAM Sliced Pineapple 35c
can; 20 Florida Oranges SOC.
At the regular meeting of the Stan
ley Bsane Post No. 90, The American
Legion, Thursday evening, Dec. 9Th,
the following officers were elected for
the coming year: Commander, Ray
mond l.. Whitney; vice commander,
Carl M. Curtis; adjutant. Lester G.
Morris; finance officer, Clifford C.
Kesns; chaplain, Arthur J. MacDou-
gall; historian, Robert w. Smith
sergeant at arms, Robert c. Moore.
Mrs, Ella N. Jewett Magnetic
healer, will be at Robert Woods,
Thursday, Dec. 20, to give treatments.
1w50*
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
SOLON

Scion high school basket ball team
will play Madison high at Scion Fri
day evening. December IA.
We understand that Miss Amy Mer-
rili is in Skowhegan hospital for
treatment Of her throat.
The Ladies' Home Circle will
meet with Mrs. Katie Clark, Thursday
December 20. There will be a
Christmas tree, each member to bring
gift. and come prepared to make
popcorn bags for the Christmas tree.
Photographs taken day or night at
the Milford Baker Studio" Bingham.
Me. Make yours appointments now
for Xmas gifts. N. e. Telephone
1914. SWAT
At the last meeting OF North Som
erset Grange the following officers
were elected for 1894: Worthy Mas
ter. Ivan Brown; overseer, Frank
Curtis; LECTURER, Mary French; stew
ard. Jonah Spauiding; treasurer.
Chester Grant: secretary. Mabel Ma
COON; chaplain, Bertha Libby; as
sistant steward, Perrin French, gate
keeper, Sanford Nottage; Ceres, Hes
ter Brown; Pomona, Flora Curtis;
Flora, Mary Mahoney; lady assistant
steward, Bernice Adams.
The w. G.. r. u. will meet with
Mrs. Nellie Paul, Thursday, Decem-
Der IS, at > p, m. A large attend
anee IL desired.
Miss Marion Wiley. who has been
spending 4 few weeks with her sister
Mrs. J. Morris Lane at Pamequid
came home Saturday.
e. q. Harris, manager of Skowhe-
gan Jersey Creamery Co, was in
town, Monday.
At Caratunk Theatre, Saturday
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fully "Piiot Me Home" with Mrs
Ruby Smith organist. =

Ruby Smith organist.
Next Sunday morning. there will
be an adult baptism for any who de-
sire 1t and on Christmas Sunday
new members will be received into
the church.
Our Sunday school is progressing
finely and numbered ninety on Sun
day morning. Let us try to reach
the one hundred mark before the new
year begins.
Our Junior and Senior Leagues are
having enjoyable meetings and are
having helpful and interesting pro-
grams. George Shaw was the lead
err of the Juniors on Sunday evening
and Thelma Smith of the Seniors.
Our Sunday school is hard at work
on a Cantata and Pageant for Christ
mas, called "The Star and The Cross"
Christmas music will be strong
feature Of the entertainment, under
the direction of Mrs. Annie Smith.
She is being assisted in the program
by Mrs. Susie Young and Miss Alta
Ellis.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society held an interesting session In
the Community Room on Thursday
afternoon. The principal features
Of the meeting were the lacking OF
guilt and the Mite Box Opening.
Mrs. Mabel Bailey and Mrs. Hortsnse
Fsiiksr served refreshments of pop
corn, apples and wafsrs.
, All who have no church home are
most cordially invited to attend our
sessions. You will find here a
warm welcome and instructive and
ENJOYABLE services
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HIGHLAND

Miss Bessie Howard has gone
North New Portland where she NJ
Engaged rooms for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Scott of Nor
Arson visited at the home OF Mr.
Eliza Howard Sunday. =.
Several In town attended the pi'
lures at North New Portland Satu'
day night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-12

Our stand the marrying question should stay sin
gle else stay at home.
AS We shall the neighbours chickens reap
Dancing exercises just about everything except discretion
About the wreck by auto is when limousine
against fivver bank
One of the hardest things to remember is to forget
Hurry with your worrying about Europe 1t will be
too hot for much of it.
The doesn't know much about running the
business than his boss does
The radio well summer as in winter
Neither does the society
Be hospitable, but don't let the flies with you
Ism about time for the business stop shaking
heads and shaking hands9
compromise when agrees let his wife have what
she if she will only shut up
with house full of kids go o a show sleep
through shooting act
Watch where you place your confidence you will lose
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-12
COURT MUST DECIDE PARENTAGE AS
TWO WOMEN CLAIM SAME BABY GIRL

Bayard Holmes. distinguished alienist
and psychological expert.
Women between 80 ind 40 are es-
pecially subject to mental aberra-
tons" he says. Either one, not
being the real mother. might feel
longing for the child. She could IA
vor and encourage the delusion Of ma
ternity until she actually believed the
child was hers
Meanwhile, people are turning again
to the biblical episode of how Solomon
of old decided the maternity of a child.
They compare the two cases. and be
heve that Judge David may have to
use. while not the same methods, at
least an unusual way to unravel the
knotty problem.