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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Pipe MENACES
WATER SUPPLY
Mayor Says Immediate
Work on Line Required

seattie's entire water supply Is
msnaeed BY rotten pipe on the line
between Cedar lake and Young'a
lake. Mayor Brown announced
Tuesday.
Tho mayor q red that Il il
urgently necessary 10 Immediately
replace 10 miles OF six foot wooden
mains with steel pipe as two breaks
have occurred IN the wooden pipe
line within the paat few weeks.
Tho old wooden pipe line Is rot.
ten and unsafe. the mayor said.
Brown declared that hs recon.
mended George +. Russell, present
superintendent Of public utilities.
for the position Of water supsrin.
tondeni. as the department needs
the immediate services Of man
with RusseIl's practical experience
In construction work and engineer.
ing.
Until the position as superlnten.
dent OF the water department ia
filled. can announce no plans on
the vacancy in the utilities superin.
tendency that will be created by
Russell's transfer" the mayor said.
He denied that he contemplated
u. W. Henderson for
the post and the consolidation Of
the positions OF utilities Auperin.
tendent and superintendent OF street
railways. Henderson now holds tho
latter position.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
COMMISSIONER
AIRS HIS VIEWS

Giving his side Of the controversy
which arose Monday when he failed
10 appear at his office untn late In
the morning. with the result that
prisoners held In the immigration
station were forced to remain In jaii
for want OF hearing. United States
Commissioner Robert MccioIIand an.
peared in federal court Tuesday
morning.
Mcclelland stated that his time as
commissioner was his own and
that he worked only ON fee haAls.
lie did not endcayur to explain why
he did not appear at his office Mon.
day until an order had been issued
by Judge Netercr stating that com.
plants should be drawn up by the
district attorney and filed direct.
Judge Neterer. Monday. appointed
a third commissioner. due 10 the fact
that the two now In office arc over.
crowded with work.
Judge Neterer heard Commissioner
Mccielland thru In an informal man.
ner Tuesday and stated that he
would take no action In the matter
and that hts appointment OF the third
commissioner would stand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
RUBBER MAY Be
RAISED IN U. S.
Wallace Starts Experiments
in Southern States

WASHINGTON. May T. Extsn.
Hiyo cultivation ~ rubber plants In
southern states as means OF com.
batting an anticipated crude rubber
shortage in future years II a remote
possibility. in the opinion Of officials
Of the bureau OF plant industry Dc,
portment u agriculture
Officials are fatlancd that certain
rubber plants can be successfully
grown Ia states bordering on the CUR
Of Mexico, but they are exceedingly
dubious that rubber can be cultivated
on a profitable basis In competition
with cotton. fruit. vegetables and
other southern farm products.
Hopes that rubber might be profit.
ably grown In southern states were
raised by Secretary Of Agriculture
Wallace himself when he appeared
before congress 90 help seek an
emergency appropriation 20 study
new sources Of crude rubber supply
Wallace told then OF experiments be.
ing conducted IN the South.
Experts Of the plant Industry bu.
reau. however. are not as optimistic
an Secretary Wallace. These experts
frankly say that befof, rubber can
compete with cotton. the south's
most profitable crop. labor conditions
must be solved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Marion Funeral Plans
for Friday Completed
Body of Harding Will Lie in State at Home
Thursday Evening

MARION. Ohio. Aus. Z. ofucial
announcement was made thls after.
noon Of the details OF tho final
funeral ceremonies for President
Harding in Marion Friday.
The program Is as Follows;
The body viii arrive in Marion
via the Erk Thursday morning,
August :, az about 10 o'clock. The
body VIII be taken to tho home Of
pr George n Harding. the father
OF tho president
The body viii be accompanied by
The following. who are coming on tho
funeral train from Washington with
Mrs Harding.
Captain Adolphus Andrews L. s.
NJ the presidents naval aide. aud
Major O. M. naldinger. 4 g A.. tho
presidents army aide
The honorary pail bearers include
the speaker Of the house Of represent.
utives. the cabinet. the president pro
temPorv OF the senate
Members Of the famlly and friends
are also on the funeral train.
The body win lie In state az the
residence from about p. IA. until
10 o ~. THURSDAY. August D. Central
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
SAYS HARDING
PROSECUTED

Declaring that President Harding
and many other Of the nations chiefs
had been the victims Of persecution
by hsartissa critics. Ray Ambrose
Bailey. pastor Of First Baptist church
Of Seattle. Monday noon addressed a
meeting % the Lions club. held IN
memory OF the late presidsn, Ia the
Masonic club rooms
Or Bailey blamed the death OF Lin.
coin 20 a nationwide hatred. built 20
by the presidents critics which re.
suited In hin assassination. lie said
that Harding was tho victim Of ''doE.
bi,ca and dagger Htahs Of treasonous
friends" and advocated a more bon.
est and sincere regard for tho prssl.
dents BY the American people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
ny JOHN CARSON

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. To-day.
Indianapolis l. living IN a very real
and terrible dread OF the morrow. The
one thought in every mind relates TO
the Ku kiux Khan aud the many
problems that organization has
brought with Il.
This is a community certainly al.
vided against itself. where charges
and counter.ehargcs have bred dis.
irus, and suspicion until beneath the
surface smoiders tho fire Of trouble
ono week in Indiana. touching this
city and that. convinced me that the
Khan has tremendous strength. far
more than anyone who know tho old
Indiana viii admit In this city. the
aitaa,lon II more tense than else.
where.
Radical thinkers and preachers
there are on both sides Of the Khan
situation. Of course Prom them you
can hear almost any kind u tale.
From one man heard tho Lincoln
memorial In Washington was 70 be
the popsa palace" And he sincere
y believed that.
You hear stories Of men discharged
from their work because Of religious
affiliations. Of merchants being boy.
cotsed. % meetings organised for IA.
turs assaults, Of nslghbor arnayed
against nss9hbor.
on the Htresg corners. men and
wemcn sell Khan and nnsi.kian pa,
pers. side By aide. over ono business
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Here and There

Five carloads OF working girls arc
spending a weeks vacation AT tho
Lions club summer camp on the
property OF clyde II. Twisa at Five
Mile lake.
Mrs. Donna pemick alleged Tusss
day that aho il without funds 20
prosecute the divorce suit against
her husband. William. in superior
court.
Mrs, kathryn A. Miracle was 10
address the womon's Civic club on
taxation at a Tuesday noon meet
ing az 1905 BaKfsy ave,
Tho vss,ry and council OF -.
Johns parish. 1850 California ave.
viii hold a meeting IN tho church
tonight at s.
w. sherman Rogers. ahsocias1 cd.
iior of Tho Outlook. VIII address
the Young Mems business club
Thursday noon. az tbs Hotel Gov.
man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Knights Templar
to Hold Services

Memorial services. held her by
Bethlehem oommandery, knights
Templar. Wednesday, will be par.
,lcipatcd In by nine members OF
Marion commandcry. OF Marion. o.,
Of which the late president was a
member. according to an announce.
mcnt made Monday by Il. A. Wright,
commander OF Seattle chapter.
The visitors were to have presented
a travelling beauseant to Hollywood
commHndcry, and were TO have been
welcomed by President Harding. His
sudden death resulted in the aban.
doning of the program. and the
Marion Tomplars are returning to
their homes by the northern route
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
CAR MEN PRESS
WAGE DEMANS
Ask Day Off Each Week
With Full Pay

Representatives Of various unions
engaged in Operating the Seattle
municipal car system pressed their
demands for wage increases before
supt, OF UTILITIES George y Russell
and Supt OF Railways - " Hen.
dcrson Tuesday, and viii carry their
night for 20 per cent increase IN
pay before the city council budget
committ0e.
Russell announced, following tho
meeting. that he had Informed the
men that he could not recommend
the wage increase asked. unless the
street cat employees could suggest
possible means of providing tho
revenue,
Il can't see where IL would bee
possible 10 get the money" Russell
told the delegation.
The wage demands. submitted 10
the council seNVai weeks ago. IN
eftec, provide onc-day vacation in
every eight days. on fun pay. Under
the present system the man can ob.
tain their weekly holidays. hut they
receive no pay for H.
In addition the various unions
urged that free transportation be
provided all street railway employees
at all times only trainmen may
ride free now and those employees
who are actually cngaEed In service
during working hours.
The delegation was headed by
A. J. Murray. president OF the train.
men's union; II, Fuller. business
agent and Perry Hacker. secre.
tAry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Scout Gets Letter
From Mrs. Harding

TACOMA. Aug. 7.--Rector Wat
son, tS.year.old boy scout. Is the
proud possessor of a letter from
Mrs. Warren g. Harding. posted
just two hours before the death Of
the president, August 2, The letter.
an appreciation for n sheaf OF roses
and a letter Rector sent 10 Mrs,
Harding, expressed admiration at
his courage In bearing his pain.
Rector Is at ST, Josephs hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Temporary
Marriage?
Write Your Opinion
on This Matter

Tho question Of the feasibility Of
temporary marriage. raised By Thc
Stars contest an the subject. u rous.
lug q good deal OF interest.
Several opinions. IN tho form Of
essaya. have already been mailed
Into the office A cash prlEe Of SIS
win be awarded TO the author or tho
best ono sent in before August IL
Two prizes OF s. each viii so to the
second and third best essays. aud to
The authors Of tho next Is bea, en-.
saya win be- given double ueats 10 the
Strand theater. whore a picture deal.
Ing with this matter will be shown.
Essays must he 200 words or less.
Here Is ono that came in ,oday'a
mail:
Temporary marriage means. /
suppose. trial marriage. Marriage
for two or three years only And
then. II love Ia dead. divorce to auto.
matically occurl Why not7
Bernard Shaw Ia right. We all
want more love To this trial mar.
riago let Us add economic lndepend
enee. or both men and women. Then
domestic slavery will die over night.
And lot us adopt a lear from Edward
Carpenters Drama OF Love and
Death Lot us allow love affairs
outside OF the home; and that with
the utmost frunkncss and sympathy.
and with no thought OF jealousy.
Rather let w enjoy hearing our
husbands and wives tell us Of their
temporary love affairs. What will
resuit7 We shall be as happy as
the robins and hummingbirds The
prophet and the sage must lead us
here. Mndcap youth, unguIded,
might forget the children. True and
wise love cannot do this"
ROSE HARTNELL,
Everett, Wash
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Second Victim Of
Kelso Bridge Found

kEsLso. Aug. Another of the
Kelso bridge disaster victims was
found when an unidentified body
found in the Hand Of Lcichhardt'n
bar was found to be that OF Luther
J. Hall.
Papers In his pocket were tho
means OF Identification. Ho n eur.
yivcd hY his wife and two children
NJ Woodland and his mother and
father ~ Portland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Two Sisters Drown
in Spokane River

DAVENPORT, Aug. Z. - slipping
from the clutches OF G. S. Monger.
a farmer. who sough, 20 save them.
Lena Remodel. Is. and Bertha Rein
dold, IL. were drowned in the Spo-
kane river north OF Davenport Mon
day night
The girls were wading In the river
backwash when one Of them slipped
and grasped he other for support
The bodies were recovered and
brought here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Idaho Judge Will
Relieve Neterer

Federal Judge jeremiah Eeterer.
who begins his vacation August IL.
viii be relieved here by Judge Frank
s. Dietrich Of Boise. Idaho. II was
announced Monday by =. NJ. Harsh.
berger. district clerk Judge r. r.
cushman In also expected 10 reopen
his court hero August rs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Condition of Gov.
Davis Some Better

TOPEKA. kanH.. Aug. THE
condition OF Governor jonathan A.
Davis, III with high fever. showed
slight Improvement today. physicians
announced
The doctors who at first diagnosed
the Illness as influenza, today stated
that altho the high temperature has
continued since last Saturday. II has
failed 70 localize and might be ty-
pbold fever
The governors temperature has
been around i04 for four days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
SERVICE Al
CEMETERY

~ = o'clock = M. on Friday. Aug
uat 10. the funeral cortrge will ha
formed Al tho residence Of Dr q. r.
Harding 10 escort the remains 10 the
Marion cemetery. where services will
be held upon arrival
The services at the cemetery will
be held AZ tho vault aud viii DO con
Quoted by the Rev George lands.
OF Trinity Baptist church, the presi.
dents home church. assisted by tho
Rev Jesse swank, pastor OF tho
Methodist Episcopal church Of Mar.
ion, and close personal friend of
the president
II IL expected that President Cool
idRe ana hia immediate party win
make their headquarters on their
train and leave Tor Washington after
the service.
Mrs. Harding viii return 20 wash.
inEton Friday evening about 9
o'clock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Ship Hears News
of Death by Radio

Services In memory OF tho late
rresidrn, were hald aboard the liner
Admiral Rogers at Petersburg.
Alaska. as soon as the ship had been
informed by radso that the natlon.s
chief had died. Ceremonies conduct
cd BY rs knights OF Columbus who
were aboard tho vessel was led by
Father Charles F. Carroll. state chap
lain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Maybe She Slipped
on No Banana Peel

whIls dancing AZ the Economy
dance hall, First ave. and Pike ST..
Monday nieff. Mnrkuerito Law.
renee. $500 Rainier ave. tainted and
fell. She struck the floor heavily.
cutting a cash In her scalp. The
girl was taken to her homo for med.
teal attention.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
saUes one-third
in fuel bills

the EMPRESS UNIVERSAL PIPE
LESS FURNACE will soon pay for it.
self in fuel saving because this Pipeless
Furnace is asbestos insulated and has a
scientific control of air. There is no
loss of heat in the basement. Use any
kind or grade of fuel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
your Id stove
taken in exchange

during this factory sale and demonstra-
ton we will take in your wasteful.
broken-down, old cook stove or heater
and make you an especially liberal al
lowance on the purchase of an EN-
PRESS UNIVERSAL PIPELESS FUR
MACE. The balance you win have over
a year in which to pay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Funeral Rites for
Mount Vernon Man

MT. VERNON, Aug. Last rites
for Alfred LillIman. prominent towns.
man. were 10 BIO held Tuesday NJ 2
.. m. from the Swedish Baptist
church. Lilliman died at his home
here Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
perfect insulation
the secret of success

in the EMPRESS UNIVERSAL PIPE
LESS FURNACE, perfect circulation is
secured by proper insulation of asbestos
and proper dead air space. This feature
has been worked Out by noted engineers
who have insured cool basement and
a uniformly heated house. All fuel is
used to the best advantage. Let the
factory representative explain this fea-
ture
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

be sure TO attend this factory sale and
demonstration. The factory expert is
here to explain in detail all features of
this most economical and efficient of
heating and ventilating systems. This
week you make no payment down on
an EMPRESS UNIVERSAL PIPELESS
FURNACES we are anxious to in
stall one of these wonderful furnaces in
your home at once for your early Fall
seasons heating.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

time, during which time an opportun-
rs viii hc given for all friends who
40 desire. 90 pay their final reapecta
Also ON Friday, August no. the body
will he Ia state from 0 a. M. until
~ fst
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

where he has been confined for
SOME weeks He was unable 10
participate in tho scout exercises
here during the Hardings' visit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

no house Is too large or too small for
this Pipeless Furnace, which obtains
perfect circulation of air in all parts of
the house. II obeys natures laws-as
heated. humidified air arises from the
center of the one register, cold air is at
tracted to the outer chamber Of the
same register, where it enters to be
purified and humidified to keep every
nook and corner Of your house warm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

II your home Is for rent, tele.
phone Main 5000 and phone n Want
AID. You ~ili be surprised how
quickly it win bo rented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
HI JOHNSON OR
HOOVER IN 1924
Free-fOr- All Fight for G. o.
P. Control
ny PRANK !. rAYL0R

WASHINGTON, Aug. I.-Presi.
Dent Harding's unexpected death.
leaving the administration party
without recognized spokesman.
means a tree.for.all fiEht OF factions
FOR control Of the republican party,
While tho new president will be the
head OF tho government FOR the next
rs months, republican, leaders here
are not willing 20 conecde that he is
the leader OF the party,
With hardly year Ia the White
House before the nominating con.
vention next summer. MIR, Coolidge
faces an almost impossible task IN
making himself master 81 tho party.
barring. OF course. some unforeseen
emergency. which might make him
popular idol as the pollcomen's
strike IN Boston made him vice pres
tHapf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
FIREMEN STONED ny
KHAN SYstPATuiZERS

histN StMfAIHlkiNS
you read where the firenvn and
police were stoned out hero when
they exiinEulshcd fiery croas b..
cause burning Il violated an old city
ordinance" a friend Of mine said.
"weii. It's n good thing for Indian.
apolls that the clash did not como
that night l know almost every
night how conservative men with Ia.
flueuco hera are fighting 20 keep
trouble down. Only their influence
hAa prevented an outbreak. because
the spirit Of war il here.
They'll not be- hero to advise some
night ard then watch out. The next
morning. indianapolis will wake IN
with sore head and with tho coun,
Try 1enoanrlnK us You cannot Rp,
preciAte this condition un,ll you've
lived thru IL"
The next state political contest win
have the Khan as ita onc hlg issue
unless disaster ovrrtaksa tho state
first and cures II. Tho politicians
are running before II Dow withou,
either party having tho courage 10
try to handle H. business men arc
covered. apparently civic organszz-
tons arr undermined; churches aSe
divided from within. the big ,abar-
uaele organization has bean split.
neighbosa are nnlghbprs no longer,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
sale and demonstration
EMPRESS UNIVERSAL
PIPELESS FURNACE

here is remarkable opportunity To
learn all about this scientific heating
system which requires no pipes in base
ment or walls--which uses but one
floor register. It draws the cold air
from every room and returns a large
volume Of moderately heated purified
and revitalized air TO every room in
the house
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
TWO STRONG
FACTIONS DEVELOP

Even before Mr. Hardlng's death.
two strong factions had developed
out OF the insurgent movement TO
challenge the administration plat.
form.
There was the radical group. cham.
rioned by Senator La Toilette, which
has scored such notable victories re.
Gently among the Northwest farmers
that Il could 80 into the convention
with enough electoral votes 70 de.
mand hearing. but not strong
enough 20 nominate candidate.
SIN more formidable. In the eyes
OF many. was the boom for Hiram
johnson. senator from California, a
progressive, whose main challenge 10
the administration was based on op.
posltfon 10 tho world court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
INDIANAPOLIS TrembIes
as Khan Var Approaches
Writer Finds City Split by Hatreds and
Serious Outbreak Looming

establishment burned red fiery
cross" by one token or another.
identity with the organization or op.
position 90 IL was discovered.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
JOHNSON is
FORMIDABLE

Today. johnson looms up as the
most Formidable contestant OF Presi.
dent Coolidge for leadership Of the
republican party.
In event the co,erle OF regular re
publican leaders at the party helm
become alarmed lest johnson capture
tho party. lock. stock and barrel.
Hoover may be their ehaicc AZ Chi.
cago II Is well known here that
Hoover was being groomed for 1928
after Mr.. Harding had served his
second term.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-09
Mrs. w. w. Ward,

Mrs. w. w. Ward.
Mrs. Mary Carvin of Roanoke IL
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harvey Ren
olds.
Mrs. Mamie Lee vf Max Meadows Is
visiting her mother Mrs. Laura Brow,
Crowds Of men and women from Phi
laski, Marion, Max Meadows Rural
RetI eat, Abingdon, Bristol, Draper
and Ivanhoe have driven to town to
witness the greatest revival, or goSpeI
ferst known in recent years.
MIR. and Mrs. Moses Johnson, Mrs
Beatrice Monroe, Mr.. John Johnson,
Mir. Eddie Monroe, Misses Alice Mon
roe and Gurtrude Johnson of Cove
Springs are the guest during the reyiv
al of Mr.. and Mrs. Moses johnson
ard Mrs. Fannie Koiner of North
Wytheville.
Miss Corine Patten Of Abingdon is
the guest of Mrs w. w. Ward during
the revival.
Mrs. Eta F. Sheffey, who has
bs"p visiting her cousin Mrs. jamie
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-09
WTHEVILLE NEWS.

The Lords Supper was administer
ed Sunday morning at Baptist Churcl:
and night services were suspended on
account OF the revival services al
Franklin Street NJ F.. Church.
Services were conducted at A. M. f.
church all day and DR.. c.. o. Wing
preached two able sermons. The con
veTts were admitted to the church
Loid's Supper at night.
Miss Wilson the noted evangelist is
preaching every night at Franklin ST
". r. Church. There have been sixty
five conversions. Every church has
added new members. Miss Wilson has
@ captivating manner as well as being
a powerful Influence for good. Old
men, young men, old and young wO
men have forsaken the paths Of sin.
Glning this unprecedented labor for
Christ in our town We trust Miss VIII
soE will live long and continue her
choice Of labor. Let US bow. giving
Coo he praise and ever remember His
handle servant, Miss Elizabeth Will
son
Mr.. and Mrs. Oberley Bowsers ami
sister Miss Matte Mills left last Thur
day for Youngstown Ohio, their fu.
ture home.
Mr. Garland Chapman left for
Youngstown Ohio this week.
Mrs Cora Harper Is improving slo~
1y.
Rev J. w Saunders, the District
SUIT, Of Pulaski District motorei
from Bristol last week with his fam
i,y and was the guest of Rev. and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-06-09
CHICAGO NEWS.

Pride of Morgan Park Council. A.
U. K. and d. of A.. of which DIT Eliza
beth Crawford is Most Excellent
Queen met in its first annual sermon
on last Sunday afternoon at Phillips
Hall at which time the Council was
largely represented and an excellent
program rendered by the Council and
Juvenile Department with DIT. Mable
Blunt acting as Mistress Of ceremon.
les. Welcome address was made by l..