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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Eggs More and
Better From Use
Ultraviolet Raw

Madison, Wis, Jan. 7-(AP)-The
ultraviolet ray, already employed
profitably by medical men to heal
human ills, is being used at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin to produce
more and better" eggs and chickens.
Nearly three times as many eggs
can be produced by action of the ray,
the departments of agricultural
chemistry and poultry have found.
Heavier shells in irradiated pens
also increased marketability of eggs
and greater hatchability resulted.
The ultra violet light was found to
cure fowls suffering from ricketts,.
On January l. 1925. four groups of
pedigreed leghorns were put on
similar rations in identically arrang-
ed pens, without natural light. The
pens were artitieially lighted during
daylight hours.
Two groups were subjected to
ultra violet radiation. When the
eggs were collected two to three
times as many eggs were found in
the irradiated pens as in the
ordinarily lighted houses. Egg
production began to increase mark
eddy within eight days after ultra
violet light was applied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Defense Opens in
Trial of Cane for
Lynching of Negro

Clarksdale Miss, Jan. 7-(AP)-
The state concluded it's direct testi-
money today in the trial of G. o.
Dane, charged with murder in con-
nection with the lynching of Lindsey
Coleman, negro, seized by group of
men within stones throw of the
Coahoma county courthouse on the
night of December 10 and later shot
to death. The defense began the
presentation of it's testimony before
the court adjourned.
DR.. w. S. Glass, sheriff at the time
OF the lynching, principal witness for
the state, declared that between so
and 60 men were in the crowd which
gathered about Coleman when he was
seized and identified Cane and Tom
Nicholas. also under indictment, as
men who took possession of the ne
gro.
Coleman was seized as he was
leaving the courthouse after his ac-
quittal on charges of implication in
the Staying of Grover C. Nicholas.
plantation manager and brother of
Tom Nicholas.
Hunter Scott, first witness for the
defense. testified that, with Colonel
I. s. Ward, attorney for Coleman,
he inspected an automobile standing
neaar the courthouse at the time.
found Tom Nicholas and another
white man in it, but no negro was n
the car.
DR.. Glass testified that after Cole
man was seized he was hurried to
an automobile standing nearby. The
Negroes body, with a number of bull
let wounds. was found about eight
blocks from the courthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
English Ladies Say
Young Girl of Today
Feminine as Ever

London, Jan. Z-(AP)-Assertiou
that love of the open air and sports
has sounded the death knell of the
fiirtatious, powder puff girl are re-
futed by Lady Forbes Robertson
Lady Martin Harvey and others who
maintain that the young women OF
today are as feminine as ever. t
The physical training instructress
of the Blackburn Educa ton Com
mittee contends that when a girl S
leisure is devoted to healthy outdoor
recreation ''she has neither the time
nor the mind to powder her nose, or
wonder if she is sufficiently attrac-
tive to men,"
Concerning this view. Mrs. Joan
Rosita Forbes, the explorer and
author, says flirting is out Of date
because good comradeship between
men and women has taken its place.
Lady Martin Harvey believes that
all the sports girls have INDUCED in
have not taken away their charm nor
made man girls of them in the
least.
AS Gertrude Lady Decies sees the
question, any suggestion that. the
modern English girl, because she in
dulges in sports and athletics,
neglects her dress and personal ap-
pearance. is far from being a fact.
Watch girls playing games" she
ayers. They are Invariably neat
and tidily turned OUT
Lady Forbes Robertson saws:
Sports for girls is necessary, but so,
also. is the powderlng of ones nose.
l don't believe sport deprives a girl
of the time for flirting, for mosy
girls love flirting at any old time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
FARMINCTON

There was a good attendance to-
night at the annual supper OF the
ladies of the Old South church and
at the meeting following, in which
the work of the past year was re-
viewed and found to have been very
satisfactory, and plans for the COM
ing year were made. The company
broke up early enough SO that those
who have radios could entertain those
who have not, during the singing
from Station WBZ in Boston of Miss
Mabel Starbird. a well known So
prano singer and music teacher in
that city. native of Pennington,
who has sung In this church many
times. Her program was much en-
joyed by host OF Pennington
friends.
The Pennington Women's Repub-
lican Club will meet next Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lii
liam S. Horn on Main street, when
Mrs. Gladys NJ. Morton and Mrs.
Harriet N. Henderson will assist her
in entertaining. An interesting and
timely program has been arranged.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ardine Blake will
go to Southern California next
month, where they will be the guests
of friends for the remainder of the
winter.
The IdlersNwill enjoy a luncheon
at the home of Mrs. j. w. Nichols
on Main street Friday Afternoon at
1.30 O'clock, to, be followed by
bridge.
The next meeting of the Needle
craft Club will take place at the
home Of Mrs. j. c. Morton on Per-
ham street, the afternoon of Tues
day, Jan. 10. when the new officers
will serve in their. official capacities
for the first time.
Fred o. Merchant, formerly en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
CHINA

Charlie Olsen of Gardiner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph knights of South Gardiner
and Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Brooks OF
Waterville were at Hollis Libby's over
Christmas and have returned to their
homes.
Mr. and Mrs. H. r. Mitchell gave o
radio party to many of their friends,
it being their 9th wedding anniversary.
Friends of Mrs. Joseph are very
pleased to see her out again after her
illness.
Mrs. Laura Roberts is stopping with
Mrs. Beulah Farnsworth for time.
The whole community was much sad
dened by the death of James Fish. He
was man beloved by all who knew
him and much sympathy is felt for
the family. He was a charter member
of the Grange and a member of the
masonic lodge. Funeral was from the
home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. c. j. Bergman officiated.
Frank Patterson left for Framing
ham Centre last Tuesday for the win
ter.
The installation of the Grange took
place Tuesday evening. Jan. 8. c. NJ.
White of Augusta was the installing
officer; the work was very ably done.
A bountiful supper was served, after
which Mr.. White gave talk on agri-
cultural work of Maine and George
Babb of Augusta operated slides which
were much enjoyed.
Percy Taylor is on the sick list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
WEST VIRGINIA's COAL

No trouble to show samples; the
smokeless coal operators of West
Virginia are exhibiting a travelling
kitchen in different parts Of New
England. This doubtless has not
escaped the notice Of those who are
interested in anthracite mining In
Pennsylvania. Indeed, the, en-
enlargement which has been given
the West Virginia operators to dis
tribute their fuel in this part of the
country may have something to do
with Pennsylvania's recent peevish-
ness.
Senator Reed has given expression
to that. His remarks leave the i'm
preston that If he had his way the
Federal Government would not en-
courage the shipment of West
Virginia's soft coal into territory
where anthracite has So long had
dominion-and so abused it. The
West Virginia coal pays no anthra-
cite tax to the State of Pennsylvania,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Hear u. S. Rubber
Men in Probe of
Foreign MOnOpolies

Washington, Jan. 7.-(AP)-Con-
tinuing with it's investiga ton Of the
British control of the crude rubber
supply and other foreign monopolies,
the house commerce committee today
received testimony from a number of
representatives Of the American rub
Der industry.
Meanwhile, in the house, the adyis-
ability of the investigation was ques-
toned by several Democratic mem
bers, Representatives Blark of New
York and Connally. of Texas, both
asserting that the committee should
turn it's attention to monopolies in
this country over which congress has
legislative power.
Secretary Hooyer's position In urg-
ing the "ubber inquiry amounted to
propaganda plus" in the opinion of
Mr.. Black, who charged that Amer
lean tire companies were Sticking the
faithful Hoover on the British lion
just when they are about to initiate
prices"
Mr.. Connally advised the commit
flee to take look at 1.-THE trusts that
are running between it's legs" and
not spend all it's energies attacking
foreign monopolies.
Another Democrat. Representative
CelIer, also of New York, asserted
that Mr.. Hoover has ranted and
rallied against the British, and vet
has encouraged monopolies in this
country" ~, q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08

900 was raiseds and Kathleen went
back to France and to the Jealous
care Of her internationally known
tutor. With the other of Calves
youthful preteges. the girl has studi-
ed the music and art Of the con-
tinent. 49,
Recently she appeared in informal
recital where her voice was acclaim
ed by several Of the great French
critics as that of Calve. at the
heighth of her career. The critical
audience, said one of those present.
little anticipated what was I'm store
for them. But as Kathleen sang. the
attitude changed from one Of eager
interest to one of frank and charmed
amusement. Calve. stood below her
watching every movement. Kathleen
responded to encores until Calve re-
fused to let her sing more.
Calve, herself, says that within five
years, Kathleen will be known as one
Of the great voices,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
IsS by David Cory

My. how it was showing! All the
world seemed enveloped in a white
cloud. One could hardly see ones
face. The Lettucemere Express Train
was stalled at the station. Try as he
might the Old Drake Engineer could
MT even start it.
what shall / do?" thought the
good Policeman Dog, anxiously trot-
| ting up and down the platform
do you think there's any chance OF
reaching Rabbitville tonight?" he
asked the Black Poodle Dog Conduc-
tor.
Guess not" he answered. 1.-THE
wheels can't move"
! Just then the Pussy Cat Telegraph
Operator called from the station;
MIR. Policeman Dog. here's tele-
gram for you" Quickly trotting UP
to the little telegraph window, the
good old dog read the message:
Hurry, hurry, please come quick
| To the, Bramble Patch with your
hickory stick.
Danny Fox has broken loose;
Just escaped from the Jail caboose.'
Goodness me, and Oh dear you!'
cried the noble dog, what shall l do ?
never can trot all the way to Rab-
bitville in this storm" us
All of a sudden the Billygoat
Stagecoach drove up to the platform
Whats the trouble?" asked the Old
Dog Driver, stamping his feet on the
platform to warm them.
Gould YOU get me to Rabbityille in
this storm?" asked the brave Police
man Dog, quick as a wink.
Maybe, dunno, guesso," answered
the Old Dog Driver. wait a min
ute," and he petted his billygoai
team and looked over the harness
'Tll try" Ne answered. Jump in
Mighty bad weather, but if you must
get there, well, we'll try it. ny
billygoats are strong. Well take the
road through the forest where tht
snow is not so Deep" Then climbing
up on the box seat, the Old Dos
Driver picked up the reins anc
clicking his tongue against his teeth
shouted, "Gid-ap!" The little billy
goats tugged at the traces and of
went the old coach through the deer
snow. Plucky Old Dog Driver anC
nimble little goats, how your Uncle
Dave hopes they will bring the brave
Policeman Dog to the dear Ok
Bramble Patch in time to save tn,
little rabbits from wicked Danny
Fox.
Pretty soon the old coach bumped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
OAKLAND

Mrs. Abbie Bessey, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Show
hogan, has returned to her home on the
back road.
The proprietor Of the Atlantic & Pa
oific Tea store is enjoying a vacation
and Mr.. Russell of Washburn is taking
his place.
Frank Elliott, cashier of The Angus
ia Trust Co., is confined to his home
by illness.
The union services by the United
Baptist and the Methodist churches
are progressing finely The service for
tonight will be in the United Baptist
vestry and the subject is Families,
Schools, Colleges and the Young. Let
us give thanks for a Cody, Ancestry.
for the Nature of the Christian Home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
PITTSFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Ora w. Willis and
sons, Marshall and Albert Willis, OF
Harmony, left here Tuesday for Bev-
erley. Cal, where they will pass the
winter with relatives. ,
p Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. McNabb OF the
Lancey House returned on the Pine
Tree Limited Tuesday night from q
weeks business trip in Portland.
The u. L. A. s. will hold a food sale
Friday afternoon, Jan. Is. and will
conduct supper in the church banquet
room on Friday, Feb. IL.
The dates of March IL and IL have
been chosen for the musical comedy
"Springtime," to be held in Union hall
t J. Z. McMichael was business
caller in Waterville Wednesday.
At a meeting Of Bethlehem Chapter
of the Eastern Star held last night the
officers for the ensuing year were
elected.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Salisbury of Ca
naan were in town on matters of bust.
ness Wednesday.
Rev. Walter Quarrington, pastor OF
the Free BAPTIST church, was a bust
ness caller in Waterville Wednesday.
Mrs. J. J. Bailey and Mrs. James
Harold were visitors in Augusta
Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth Staples, who has
been passing few weeks in town, re-
turned to Boston Wednesday. She
was accompanied as far as Portland
by her mother, Mrs. G. s. Staples, who
will make brief visit there before re-
turning home.
William C. Bottomley, superinten-
dent Of schools, was a business caller
at the Clinton schools on Wednesday.
J. O. Bedford of wellington was q
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Vera Murphy. who has been ir
town and in Hartland visiting friends
during the past week, returned to her
home in Houlton Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08

ployed by the COMPANY Ia.
position at Hancock, Mas ha,|
3. Estes & Sons, who recent, Nlih
their mill here, and has goa elos
with Mrs. Merchant. sey ..ne III
Pennington people are ga otA.'
go to Hancock soon for ksssed
purpose. 1t is said that fsas se I'd
those thrown out OF WORK y
closing Of the mill have ~. y d
employment and conditionsE issa
as bad as 1t was feared th,as are !
pc. Many have moved avs s ~
Pennington, however way tl'
The following officers of ~
odist Sunday school for t tlss Vel
been chosen: Superintendao h
tin l.. Hardy; assistant s,.i IL
ent, Romanus Weber: secras. nt.ll
treasurer, Mrs. Margie Carp q
perintendent Of primary dsna ,ile; a
Mrs. Ida Matthew: super,n. pallas
home department, Mr..
Love; superintendent Of in,s VIZ
ate department. Royal v nsrla
cnarge of cradle roll der. asls;
Mrs. Achsa II. French ny. pafllas
Hardy and Mrs. Minnie n = Aas;
IN charge of missionary d., rfsre
Mrs. Nellie Russell: ternnsrpsas1 tlss,
partment, Mrs. Memoir / 11a,, I
There was good attens.l ~
Tuesday afternoon at a nss., /
the Women's Alliance Of ~
Unitarian Society at the ~ q
Mrs. George 3. Cragin, at Ms slas
Arson streets, when importar. !. z
ness matters were discussed ~ -. Y
evening of sociability eDiovsa aae
Mrs. Ella Blanchard has =.
st. Petersburg, Fla, for the s ~
der of the winter, and b6. 10y
ments are occupied durinp : ~
sence by Mr.. and Mrs. G. y.
Colby L. Merrill, head cls, s.'s'
the Pennington postofice S III ].
and broke an ankle nearl, .O
ago, is now able to move abo,, .'el 8
the aid of a crutch, and EN-,
be able to return to his dn, -
week or so. s'ss 2
Charles r. Harrington =.
County Commissioner ana ~ !,
Charles H. Harrington. has
portant position for the win,s 8 7
the International Paper Compa,,
Canada. paaE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoaD


TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA Fok
Bangor, f122l a. M, s12.40 a. m i444 =
1926 am, t12-25 pm, 1928 pm, sz'o'r
1888 p. m.
B. & A. PTS, t12.21 am. t12.25 pm.
Bar Harbor, t12 81 a. m, tl2.25 p. m.
Bath, 1854 a. M, 1871 a. m, 90 Pr
Belfast, C4.44 a. M, 1926 a. M, t2.2S ?; u
Boston, 1921 a. m, t5.54 a. m, t.5l d
sl0.0S a. m. 1905 p. m. 1894 I. m, f4.o0 =
*l0.55 p. IN.
Calais. t12.21 a. M, t12.25 p. m.
Dover -Foxcroft, GAIA a. m, % p: M
Gardiner, 1921 a. m, f5.54 a. m, 81 = 4
s10.0S a. m. 1906 p. m, 1894 pm. I4.o0 =
1915 p. m, II. 10 p. m. *10.55 p. m; 90 q.
Hallowell. 1854 a. nj, 1881 a. m, sio'vss 4.
1905 p. m, 1884 pm. t4.05 p. m, 1o'lor 8
t7.19 p. m. *l0.55 p. m. a
Harmony. t12.25 p. m. oo :.
Lewiston, 1854 a. m, 1881 a. M, siV'Vo =
TAOS p. m.,. s1055 p. m.
New York, 1874 p. m, IA, 05 p. m. a.
Portland, 1921 a, m, 1854 a. M, lySl = n.
sl00S m, 1905 p. m, 1894 p. M, 14uo p =
TIE p. M. 40 55 p. m.
Skowhegan, C444 a. m, 70 26 a. In 125 ~ a,
So. Gardiner, 554 a. m, t9.3 a. M siv 70 N 4,
1905 p. m, 3.34 p. M, t5.l5 pm l'.i' =
40 So p. m.
St. John, t1221 a. m. n.n,
Waterville, tl221 a. m, lao am, 9i "a n.
70 26 a. m, t12.25 p. m. 1928 p. M, sz.o'r
IA. IA p. m, 1888 p. m. ,,,.asy.
Daily. c Except Sunday and M l'.,,,,'
Z Daily; except Monday. Daily, except suD4'''
Sunday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Board of Directors Meets

At a meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Oakland Health Associs-
tfon which was held Wednesday eve
ming the public health nurse. Miss
Florence Simpson, gave the following
statistical report of cases attended by
her: Medical, 6: maternity. / pre-
natal. 8; well babies. 2: tuberculosis,
l; Social service, II, making total of
80. In addition the following calls
were made: Home calls for bedside
care, 10; home calls for instruction,
III; home calls for investigation, II:
other calls in reference to work, II,
making total of g.. Cases reported
by doctors. 4; cases reported by fami-
lies. 5. This report was highly graft
flying to the directors and gives prom
Use of the service which the public
health nurse can. render t. Oakland in
the future. .E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
WASHINGTON

Charles E. Downing of Augusta
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard E. Overlook, Monday.
The recent thaw and long spell OF
heay fog spoiled what little sleigh
ing that had come and put lumber :
ing on the highways out of commits
sion.
Willard E. Overlook was in Au-
gusta. Wednesday afternoon, at the
funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Addie Gay
Eler Jones and Roosevelt Pinkhan
were in Augusta on business. Wed
nesday. making the trip by auto.
Schools began again Monday after
a two weeks vacation with the same
teachers except Razorville schooI
which was opened Wednesday, with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Star Blames
Producers for
Poor Road Shows

view YORK, Jan. n-(Apa
Kennedy believes the New Yorl g. =
Is doing great work. but sba $50 -
say as much for the road shows 80 ~.
annually carry a taste of Broa Sv ~, !
the country at large.
The star of owen Davis ,ate.. 4.
Beware of Widows" who hss =. y
many touring companies cast ha,,.s
that the producers themselves 80 y
sponsible for the poor showing Of !,
road shows in acting and finaSci. !
turns. ~ Z
Some persons place the blam. .
the movies" she said, because 4.
have built large and luxurious ,b.s..
Tor their presentations, while tn :
Inmate Show houses in most insta,.
are dfsgraceful. Then. too. the ma.
are cheaper.
The real trouble, however, is I'M,
IN the road companies. As a vbS
their casts are incompetent. NAM,
them are billed as having the orign,
stars of the Broadway success. WI,
Is not always true. People NAV 4
for this several seasons, but the 4,
comes when they find better war
spend their money.
The best way to establish a IN
reputation for the road show is to y
out more of the real original casts A
when several companies perform,
the same play are put on tour, to ssl.
talented and competent personnsls'
In this connection. she ments.
that the original company of rPai,
including Jeanne Eagels. had playa
more people and taken in more MAJ
on tour than any of the other sinh
road shows.
Long weeks of rehearsals on an
production, during which freeus
changes are made in the manusCr1
much attention given to each chan
ter. definite decision as to scenery q
thousand other details, cause
players to feel as if the play is sp
of them, Miss Kennedy declared
1T is impossible for other casts
even approach this feeling unless b
go through many rehearsals and !
originality into their performancs
she added. n
Little Miss Brown. Irwin Bed
"Fair and Warmer" "Cornered' !
Spite Corner are some of the ps
in which Miss Kennedy has star
She likes her present role the best
cause farce is her forte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08

oh dear. Try as they might the two
old dogs couldn't bulge it.
Hard luck." cried the Old Dog
Driver. wiping the perspiration from
his forehead with red cotton hand
kerchief. Don't know how / made
such a mistake as to get off the
! Winding Trail. Just a few feet, but
enough to stop u.s."
well, / might better foot it
alone" sighed the Policeman Dog.
"It will be hard work, for my left
hind leg isn't over the sprain it got
last week."
Just then the Big Brown Bear
looked out of his Cosy Cave house
not far away. Wonder what's hap
pened to the old stage coach" he
said. and the next minute he ambled
toward the two old dogs. And in the
next story you shall hear what hap
pened after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08

against a snow covered log and stop
ped short. You're off the road"
shouted a voice, and there, just
above, stood Professor Jim Grow on
the doorstep of his pine cone bum
galow in the Tall Pine Tree.
Great Scoot!" exclaimed the Old
Dog Driver, Nov we are in pickle.
Can't back up in this snow, and the
pesky log holds the front wheels
fast. What shall we do?"
Maybe we can push the coach
back" suggested the Policeman Dog.
"Get down and shove with me-" But
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
INSPIRING REcoLLEcTIoNs

In connection with biographical
sketch of Sarah Sprague- Walton,
published by her son in Sprague's
AJournal of Maine History for Febru-
airy. the author reminds us Of condi-
lions in the Lowell, Mass. cotton
mills in the late thirties and early
forties of the 10Th century.
1t is interesting to learn that those
girls worked IL hours d day yet
found time for improving their
minds. They had a literary union,
woman's rights and anti-slavery as
sociations; they listened to addresses
by Charming. Wendell Phillips and
Garrison. What Charles Dickens
wrote of those conditions, which he
saw while here on visit. in 1872. a
description that seemed to many OF
the English readers incredible. is in
Guided in this article.
OF the Lowell Offering. a publica-
ton containing original articles from
| the pens of those factory girls
Dickens said: "a strong feeling fol
! the beauties of nature, as displayed
in the solitudes the writer's have left
at home. breathes through its. pages
like wholesome village air." And he
paid further tribute in these words;
"Of the merits of the Lowell Of
fering' as a literary production. viii
! only observe, putting entirely out Of
sight the fact of the article having
been written by these girls after the
arduous labors of the day. that it viii
compare advantageously with a grea
many English ANNALS"
Isn't there something decidedly re-
freshins and inspiring to be found il
such recollections?