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The Washington times., 1925-02-12
EDISON ENJOYS
LIFE GROW|NG
ON 79'
Famous Inventor Takes Birth
day on Florida Estate Fish
ing With Henry Ford
By DUDLEY GEDDES,
international News Service.

e
; FORT MYERS, Fla, Feb. "a
Growing on seventy-nine?'
Thus chuckled Thomas A. Edison,
world-famous inventor, today when
seen at his beautiful home on the
banks Of the placid Caloosahatchee
river here and congratulated on his
seventy-eighth birthday anniversary.
which he observed quietly yesterday
with his family and old friends.
Sitting in the warm Florida sun
IN a comfortable armchair, Mr.. Edi-
son gazed out over his beautiful
: estate filled with every sort OF
tropical plant. He was in a
Z reminiscent mood and scorned sci
entific subjects.
When questioned as to what he
considered the two greatest inven-
tons Of the last five years, the IA
NOUS inventor passed up the SUBJ
ject with: There have been many.
Radio was just coming in five years
ago. but it was invented before
that"
Evading all scientific subjects,
Mr.. Edison directed the interview
along ordinary conversation lines.
He told OF coming to Florida for
the first time forty-two years ago.
Train Ran Off Track.
''In those days a public square
In Jacksonville was filled with
orange trees" he said. st decided
to take trip down the west coast
and boarded a little one.horse train
for Cedar Keys, which ran off the
track four times before 1t arrived
there. The rails were simply rib
bons Of steel on a wooden base.
From Cedar Keys we took a
boat south, and was so struck
with the natural beauties of the
country surrounding the present
city OF Fort Myers that we landed
ct what was then a cattle town of
not over forty houses. Shipping
cattle to Cuba was a big industry
down here then. The climate was
perfect. and saw 1t was coming
place, and as knew that some day
would be an old man and useless,
decided to buy some land here
and erect shack.
liked the tropics. wanted to
be In q Jungle, so I planted all
these trees you see around here"
he continued, waving his hands at
the swaying palms and bamboos.
The old Edison gateman today
gtiH wore the little Edison birth
day button" presented to all en-
pIoyes. This was the only apparent
gign that the man credited with a
majority Of the great discoveries Of
the last fifty years has passed an
other mile post-the seventy-eighth
In his life.
Fishes with Ford.
Mr.. Edison spends most. Of his
time while wintering here fishing
with his old cronie. Henry Ford, of
automobile fame. He and Ford just
returned Tuesday from trip up
the Orange river In the inventors
power boat.
We didn't catch any fish," Mr.
Edison laughed.
The inventor comes South each
winter for rest, and Mrs. Edison is
ever watchfuI that he does rest.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12
DOOM APOSTLE LEAVES,
IN FORD. NOT IN CLOUD

NEW YORK, Feb. ~. Robert
Reidt, who predicted that the world
would end unpleasantly last Fri.
day night for all except 900 gross
Of the faithful followers of Mrs.
Margaret Rowen, disappeared with
his wife and three children from
their home at East Patchogue.
Investigators reported that most
of their belongings had disappeared
with them, but that furniture and
groceries had been left behind. No
one saw them go. The kind Of
transportation employed by the
prophet and his family IS q mys-
terry. Residents in the vicinity re-
ported that no dark westbound
clouds had passed that way during
the day.
According to neiglabors, however,
Reidt had abandoned hope Of be.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12
RICH DENTIST AND SONS
HELD IN FAKE GEM CASE

Los ANGELES, Cal, Feb. H.
DR.. Samuel B. Molin, wealthy re.
tired dentist. formerly. of Detroit.
and his two sons were arrested
here today on fugitive warrants
from Detroit, charged with con-
spiracy to defraud q casualty com
pany in connection with an alleged
fake gem robbery.
They were also held for investi-
cation in connection with q recent
5000, 900 Detroit diamond burglary,
police said.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12
HEARST CHICAGO OFFICE
DAMAGED BY EXPLOSION

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Work in
the Chicago office of international
News Service and the Chicago
Evening American was temporar-
lily halted shortly before noon
today by an explosion in the chem.
ical department on the fourth floor
Of the Hearst building.
Windows. were blown out by the
force of the blast, but as far as
known, no one was injured SER
iously.
All occupants Of the building
were ordered out because of fear
of further explosions while firemen
fought the fire that followed the
first blast.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12
BIND POLICEMAN,
BUT FAIL TO GET LOOT

SCRANTON. Pa, Feb. y. = At
tackled by three burglars he sur
prised while they were blowing
safe in the office Of George II
Phillip . q Company. wholesale
jewelers., in the heart Of the city.
Patrolman Wesley Kreslxy was
robbed Of his pistol, beaten into
Inconsistencies and handcuffed 70
the piping OF steam radiator in a
nearby office.
The safe-crackers, however. OBJ
tanned no loot, having made their
getaway, it ii thought immediately.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12

High lustered ISOlivias;
some with Fur Collars, Cuffs
and Borders. A rare Coat
opportunity!
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Fishes With Ford.
!. CALEsKI DIES AT HIS
RICHMOND RESIDENCE

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. Us.
Galeski, president OF the s. Galeski
Optical Company. Of this city with
branches in several other Virginia
towns, Winston Salem, N. c., and
Miami. Fla, died at his home here
today.
{ Galesli was sixty-nine years old.
He came to this country from
Prussia forty years ago.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12

Office Committee in addition 10
serving as clerk on postal COM
missions, and is regarded at the
Capitol as the one man who mas at
his finger tips expert knowledge
concerning every detail Of the great
postal system.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12

ing whirIed away by q thunder
cloud and planned to migrate with
his family in small popular land
vehicle.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12
R|EDESEL WILL.
RETURN To
POST
House Postoffice Committee
Clerk to Resume Work at
Behest Of Members

Frederick c. Riedesel, clerk Cf
the House Committee on Post OF.
The Washington times., 1925-02-12

There are beautiful
Dresses in this lot that
should sell for so far
above these Miracle
sale prices that to quote
a value would seem RI
diculous. BRAND NEW
SPRING DRESSES
that you'd never dream
would sell for so little.
Truly, you will be
astonished. Lucky the
woman who selects sew
eral-and sorry the
woman who KNOWS
afterwards what she
has missed if she fails
to attend. Come early.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
H0WardsU To Hold
Extensive Program,

Washington, d. c., Aug. S.-A
committee of trustees of Howard Uni
versity, at a recent meeting in New
York. decided to enter upon an IN
tensive program of educational pub
licity. The plan involves relieving
President ]. Stanley Durkee of some
of the details of internal administra-
ton of the University in order to
utilize his outstanding pulpit and
platform talents in presenting the
claims of the institution to the gen.
eral public. Professor Kelly Miller.
for many years Dean Of the Junior
College, and one of our most popular
lecturers, will be associated with DR..
Durkee in this work. To look out for
the preparation Of articles, arrange
ments for speaking engagements, and
for other general activities contrib
lting towards the desired publicity, a
special committee, consisting of DR..
]. Stanley Durkee, DR.. Emmett J.
Scott, Dean Kelly Miller. and Attor-
ney Emory B. Smith, has been named.
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Appoint Thirty-two
Bureau Operatives

Washington, ID. c.. Aug. S.-Dur-
ing the first three weeks of July,
1875. thirty-two eolored girls who
had qualified under Civil Service
rules as printers assistants, were ap-
pointed as press operatives at Uncle
Sans big money-making plant, which
is officially known as the U. s. Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing.
These girls, like dozens of their work
predecessors, after making good on
the press, are eligible for promotion
to positions as counters, trimmers.
examiners and other technical posts
connected with the money making
industry.
AS to interracial relations at the
Bureau, Director Alvin T. Hall, who
was recently appointed from Pensyl-
vania. said: "Since 1 have been Di-
rector of the Bureau there has not
been a single instance of Ill feeling
between the white and colored en-
ployees. They work side by side in
happy realization of their RESPONSE
bilities. striving always for efficiency
and cooperation" g.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
Alumni Demand DuRkEE'S RE m0vAL
HOW Ard MEN
ASK REMOVAL
OF PRES. DURKEE

Washington, ID. c., Aug. AT a
meeting of Howard Welfare league
at New Bethel Baptist church Thurs
day evening. July 80, resolutions ask
ing for the dismissal of DR.. j. Stan
ley Durkee. president of Howard uni
versity, were passed. Emory B.
Smith, alumni field secretary, and
Jesse Moreland, member of the
trustee board, were also vigorously
attacked. The speakers were DR..
George Frazier Miller, president Of
the General Alumni association,
Brooklyn; Arthur w. Mitchell, presi-
dent OF the Welfare league; Neval
Thomas. N. A. A. c. p. official. and
Almond w. Scott, past grand exalted
ruler of the Elks.
The high spot of the meeting was
the presence of Emory Smith, who is
said to have disregarded the advice
of friends and to have gone to the
meeting ito show that he was not
afraid" He is reported to have en-
deavored to heckle Dr.. Frazier Mil
Ter. drawing from the latter the
caustic personal sally that Smith
had face that only a mother could
love"
Arthur w. Mitchell stated that he
accepted the presidency of the league
because he was compelled to remove
his son from Howard on the request
OF the boys mother, a graduate of
Howard. He stated that this action
was due to 'intolerable conditions at
the university" He said in proof OF
this statement, During this admis-
istration there have been two seri-
GUS strikes of the student body, said
to be due to maladministration, and
another strike of students is threat
ened at the beginning of the fall
term"
Communications were received
from Attorneys Isaac B. Nutter, At
lantic City, and Thomas Dyett, New
York City. The resolutions adopted
were signed by the committee: Rev.
w. d. Jarvis, Thomas Frazier and
George d. Parker. About 500 at
tended the meeting.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08

Tabor for the 3Sth consecutive term.
New York, N. Y.-James Dorm,
elevator man, was instantly killed
when alighting from his elevator
August 1. His head was severed
New York. N. Y.-While attempt
ing to escape the heat by sitting on
the roof of five-story building, Will
lard Smith, aged 20, lost his balance
and plunged to his death through a
skylight.
Philadelphia. Pa.-Leon Fisher
is the discoverer of a preparation
called "Rexine" which is being gen.
orally used by physicians in surgical
operations. etc.
Pittsburgh, Pa.-Two brothers, Ed
ward and Richard Mitchell, were
drowned in the Monogahela River
while attempting to prevent the sui
eide of another man, who also per-
ished.
Los Angeles, Cal.-Mrs. E. z. Hall
of Vallejo died on the train return
ing from the annual convention Of
the Knights and Daughters Of Tabor
at Phoenix, Ariz., Of acute indiges-
tion. last week.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
National Baptist
WOmen's Pres.
St. Paul Guest

Mrs. s. w. Layton of Philadelphia,
Pa, president of the National Bap-
tist Women's Convention, was the
guest of the Baptists of the Twin
Cities on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A reception was given in her honor
by the clubs of Pilgrim Baptist
Church on Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. A. Gustin, TAI St.
Anthony Ave. Mrs. Mae Black Ma
son rendered solo, and an address
was given by Mrs. Layton. and other
musical numbers were rendered.
In the evening Mrs. Layton ad-
dressed a fine audience at Pilgrim
Baptist Church. The following pro-
gram was rendered: Mrs. w. T..
Francis. Mistress of Ceremonies;
greeting from the Baptist women Of
st. Paul and the Missionary Circle of
Pilgrim by Mrs. Birdie High; papers
by Mrs. A. Jordan and Mrs. Hattie
McMakin; violin solo by Miss Ven
tress Harris. Selections were render
ed by the Junior Choir of Pilgrim
Baptist Church, musical numbers by
the visiting Jubilee Singers; introduc-
tion of Mrs. Layton by Rev. l.. w.
Harris.
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HERE AND THERE

Louisville, Ky.-Mrs. Annie Per-
ry. wife of Prof. VIM. H. Perry, ST.,
principal of Western School. died
here recently, after long illness.
from his body.
England, Ark.-Rayfield Dixon
was shot and killed while attempting
to escape from the peonage farm Of
]. r. England.
Duluth, Minn.-Mrs. Johanna Wal
Ter, aged 20, was seriously MANNED
by four bulldogs when she fell near
their kennels.
Buffalo, N. Y.--Miss Leonora E..
Washington and Mr.. Stanley D. Nor
ris were married here last. week.
Miss Florence Rogers, formerly Of St.
Paul, was one of the bridesmaids.
Knoxville. Tenn.-Rev. Thomas
Rivers, aged 81. is dead, as the re-
suit of having been struck by rock
thrown by Hubert Bearden, IL
year-old boy.
Little Rock, Ark.-S. j. Jorden
has been elected Chief Grand Men
tor OF the Knights and Daughters Of
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
JANITOR HELD
after SHILOH
CHURCH FIRE

Washington, d. c., Aug. John
Williams Work, 33 years old, of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, who was arrested
on a charge of arson last Thursday
night, is alleged to have confessed
to police that he started the fire in
the Shiloh Baptist church, Ninth and
p Sts., which caused the complete
destruction of the edifice with dam
ages to the extent of $4,000.
Work was taken into custody by
the police on the street near 18th
and L SITS. He admitted, police say,
of having set fire to the building
after climbing through the cellar
window and gathering quantity of
paper soaked with gasoline, which he
stuffed behind a crevice of the pipe
organ and lighted with a match.
Police declared that Work also
confessed to firing the church edifice
on three occasions before this one.
He was formerly janitor of the
church and had sought revenge from
church officials since his dismissal
from their service He was locked up
at the First precinct police station.
where he is being held without bond,
awaiting a preliminary hearing in
police court.
The recent blaze is said to have
started behind the rostrum in the
main auditorium. 1t swept through
the church in short while, destroy
ing most of the furniture in the
building and a recently purchased
$4,000 pipe organ. DR.. J. Milton
waldron Is pastor.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
Thirty-two Race Girls Appointed To Positions
With The United States Bureau of Engraving
Prominent Race
People viii Be
Season Visitors

Men and women of social and pro-
fessional prominence from all parts
of the country will be visitors in the
Twin Cities next week. During their
stay here they will be the guests of
citizens of both cities. Among the
many who will be here We have been
able to secure the names of a part of
the number as follows:
L. E. Brown, Memphis, Tenn; Rob
ert d. Brown, Pittsburgh, Pa; DIR.
James NJ. Burwell. Pittsburgh, Pa;
DR.. Harrison NJ. Brown, Pittsburgh.
Pa; Mrs. Perry w. Bell, wichita,
Kan; Rev. Russell Brown, Atlanta,
Ga; DR.. and Mrs. Bousfield, Chicago.
ILL.,; DR.. NJ. v. Boutte, New York
City; Mr.. and Mrs. g. H. Galloway.
Kansas City, Mo-; DR.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Curtis, washington. Dc; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. T. Carlisle. Chicago, H.; DR..
and Mrs. Kirt Chapman, Kansas City,
Mo-; G. F. David, Wilberforce. Ohio;
DR.. Darlington L. Davis, Baltimore,
Md; DR.. and Mrs. E. b. Douglas. De-
troit, Mich; Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Duke,
Chicago, Ill.,; DR.. and Mrs. Eve, Hot
Springs, Ark; B. H. Green, Ohio; DR..
Leroy Goldman. Columbus, Ohio; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Houston, Kansas City
Gary, Ind; Eugene T. Hinson, Phil
adelphia, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ash
by Hawkins, Baltimore, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Henderson, Detroit, Mich;
l.. M. Hershaw. Washington, ID. c.;
DR.. and Mrs. G. w. S. Ish, Little
Rock, Ark; DR.. and Mrs. C. H. john
son, Atlanta. Ca; A. X. Lawrence.
Columbus, Ohio; DR.. Julian H. Lewis,
Chicago. ILL.,; Henry NJ. Minton. Phil
adelphia, Pa; James A. Moore, De-
troit, Mich; DR.. and Mrs. c. ]. Myers,
Chicago, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs. William
McCard, Baltimore. Md; DR.. and
Mrs. w. C. McNeill. Washington. ID.
c.: r. E. Peterferd, Springfield,
Ohio; DR.. and Mrs. Reynolds, Kansas
City, Mo-; DR.. B. A. Rose, Dayton,
Ohio: DR.. c. M. Roulbac, Memphis.
Tenn; DIR. Carl G. Roberts, Chicago,
ILL.,; DR.. and Mrs. Thompkins, Kansas
City, Mo-: DR.. and Mrs. o. A. Taylor
and Daughter, Cleveland, Ohio; DR..
]. r. Thompson, Kansas City, Kan;
Prof. and Mrs. Usher. st. Louis, Mo-;
John ]. Wheeler, Baltimore. Md:
DR.. Allen A. Wesley, Chicago. ILL.,;
DR.. and Mrs. A. J. Whitehead, Cleve-
land, Ohio; ]. b. Watson, Atlanta,
Ca.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
SIOUX FALLS NEWS

Mrs. Susan A. Lewis, who has been
confined to the McKinnon Hospital
for ten days, is able to be out again,
and is improving nicely.
A birthday party was given for La
Verne Moxley Monday evening at his
home, 915 N. Main st. 80
Miss Edna Jackson spent the week
end at her home in Yankton, s. d.
Mrs. Harvey Mitchell. Jr.. returned
home wednesday from three weeks
visit at her home in Fergus Falls.
MINI.
Mr.. Estel Bridgewater, Mrs. Nellie
williams and daughter Lorraine, and
Miss Emily Motley of Fergus Falls,
Mimi, spent a week in Sioux Falls
as the guest Of Mr.. Bridgewater's sis
ters. Mrs. Katherine Clemmons and
Miss Capitola Mitchell. Jr.
Mr.. Estel Bridgewater, Mrs. Nellie
williams and daughter Lorraine.
and Miss Emily Motley were the din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Mitch
ell. Jr., Friday evening.
Miss Mann, of st. Paul. Mimi, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Homer Ander-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris and Mr.. Lewis
Of Madison, s. D., motored to Sioux
Falls Sunday, August 2.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
Federated Clubs
ToParticipateIn
Attucks sPrOgran1

Mrs. Jennie Young, who Is presi-
dent of the Ladies' Federated Clubs,
will be one of the principal speakers
on the program for Crispus Attucks
Home, Sunday, August 9.
These clubs have been the strong
est supporters of Crispus Attucks
Home, offering at all times their con-
tributions and support in whatever
form they were able. The committee
feels very grateful to Mrs. Young for
offering her services. We feel that
the people of the city as a whole
should join in making this event. a
success, as it will mean much to the
old people, besides the first hand
knowledge that will be gained from
those that are interested. Don't for
get the date, Sunday, August 8, at
8 o'clock.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
N. w. Federation
Is Divided Into
Sectional Parts

At the Biennial meeting of the
Northwestern Federation held in
Cheyenne, Wyoming, last month, the
Northwest was divided into three sec
tional federations - Northwestern
Southwestern and Midwestern. The
Midwest consists of ten states, in
which Minnesota is included. The or
ganization meeting will be held Sun
day and Monday, August 80 and 81.
at Chicago. Ill. The following Min
nesota officers will be delegates: Mrs.
Jennie Young, president; Mrs. Min
ME Wright, second vice-president;
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Hook, state or
ganizer; Mrs. Ethel Howard Maxwell,
honorary president; Mrs. Susan b.
Evans, one of organization commit
tee.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
Chicago, Detroit
Visitor Returns;
Conditions Vary

Mr.. Paul Caldwell, who spent a
month in Chicago and Detroit visiting
relatives, has returned home. While
away he looked around at the social
and economic condition of our people
in both cities. In Chicago he found
a lot of idleness, and there seemed
to be a larger percentage of people
out of work than at work. Our peo-
pie seemed to be divided into a num-
Der of groups and very poorly con-
nected in any movement as whole.
Practically the same condition ex-
lists in Detroit, although there SEEM
ed to be much more work, and the
majority of the people seemed to be
handling more money than in Chi
cago. The general business condi-
tions are slow and our people are in
terested mostly in businesses Of
service-restaurants hotels, barber
shops, etc. They are just at the be-
ginning Of racial troubles in Detroit.
There seemed to be a large number
of factions working for one interest,
but not united under any one leader,
and they do not seem to be doing
much good. Socially they have their
own little individual groups. each
taking part in trying to remedy con-
ditions, but seem to have no plan Of
action which will lead to success.
Business and professional men in
Detroit are doing exceedingly well
financially, and those people working
in factories, etc.. are investing in
property. Living and renting condi-
tions in the city are very poor and
expensive. Taking it all in all our
group in st. Paul seem to be nearer
to working together and accomplish
ing things than in the two cities Wis
tied.
There was very satisfactory at
tendance in the churches and Sunday
schools, and very active-minded and
intelligent young people carrying on
activities that are not only interest
ing but seemed to be interesting to
the entire group. All athletic pro-
grams seem to be so complete that
there is room for all to participate.
Each church has its own groups for
league play, and they all seem to be
highly enthusiastic in the work. Some
of the churches have as many as four
or five thousand members. The Y.
M. C. A. is in a very healthy condi-
ton; memberships rather high. en-
thusiasm good.
The card of the Sterling Club in
st. Paul gave entry to all club activi-
ties without any question.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
Mems FellowshipC Club
Holds Spelling Bee

On Monday night, August 3. the
Mems Fellowship Club of Pilgrim
Baptist Church gave an old-fashioned
Spelling Bee and vaudeville enter
tainment, with Mr.. George James as
schoolmaster and the personelle Of
the club as pupils, including Mr..
Thaddy Stepp. Musical numbers
were rendered by Mr.. Almerique
Barksdale, Mr.. Mym Carter and Mr..
Edgar Murphy, who accompanied
himself. There was also a village
quartette led by Mr.. Mym Carter.
recitation by Mr.. Thaddy Stepp. The
chairman of the village school, who
is president Of the club. thanked the
audience for their attention and at
tendance.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
UPTOWN SANITARY
DEFEATS SO. ST. PAUL

The Uptown Sanitary baseball team
defeated South st. Paul Sunday at
ST.. Paul Park in Golden Valley
League game, score Is to IL, which
puts the Sanitarys in tie for second
place. With a win from Alton Sun
day, and IL South st. Paul defeats
Lake Elmo, the Sanitarys will be tied
for first place with Lake Elmo. which
tie will be played off in the last game
with Elmo Sunday, August 16. So
come out and help the boys win from
Alton Grove Sunday. August 8, at
st. Paul Park. Game called at 3
o'clock. Admission 35 cents for men,
Is cents for ladies.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-08-08
]. F. WILSON ORGANIZES ~
COLORED ELKS IN MEXICO

Washington, d. c.. Aug. S.--Re-
turning from a trip to the West and
the Mexican border. j. Finley Will
son, Grand Exalted Ruler OF the
I. B. P. o. E. W.. announced that he
has instituted lodge in person at
Tia Juana, Mexico, the first colored
Elk lodge in Mexico. To add to the
number of British lodges. three Of
which are in Canada, one. at Hamil-
ton, Bermuda, and other at Nassau,
Bahama Islands, still another has
been announced this month as organ
ized in British Honduras. Kingston,
Jamaica, Is expected to be organized
before the session of the Grand Lodge
at Richmond, Va, in August.