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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
New York State Votes to
Register Will on Dry Law
NORGE DAMAGED
BADLY IN LANDING
AT TELLER, ALASKA

Nome, Alaska, May 1s.-tP)-while
word came from Seattle today that the
first steamships of the season to navi-
gate Boring Sea will come north a
week earlier than usual, dismantling
of the dirigible Norge was reported
proceeding apace at Teller, IS miles
from this city.
The Norge, persons visiting Teller
said. was so badly damaged in landing
there after she arrived Thursday after
a trip over the North Pole, that some
of her crew declared she had been
wrecked.
The dirigible, these informants de-
clared, had lost her way when she
sighted Port Clarence. on which Teller
is situated.
A wind called funnel formation
caught her and she was carried to-
ward the mountains. Some gas was re-
leased, and as the dirigible settled sew
eral of her crew slid down ropes to
the ice of Grantley Harbor. an arm on
Point Clarence, and held her.
Most of the damage done. 1t was
stated was caused by gust that
caught her just as she was beginning
to rest upon the ice.
The radio which the airship carried
was coated with ice and did not work
for some time after the Norge was
i brought down.
The Norge carried about a ton of
ice when she reached Teller, more than
hundred pounds of this weight
caught from the Arctic atmosphere
clinging to the antenna of her wire
less.
The ice of Port Clarence. just begin
ming to let go for the summer, was
rugged but soft. Over this surface the
Norge was pushed and bumped by the
wind for $50 feet, 1t was said. This
| occurred after defation was we'll ad-
vanced and while the men were hang
| ing as heavily as they could to the
iSfopes. - - : : - \ 2
7 The snow on the beach hard by was
| eight feet deep.
Predictions that the Norge would
| be shipped to the states within fort
| night were heard today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19

Philadelphia, May 49, AP)-Congressman William S.
Ware running platform of prohibition law modification
his opponents for the Republican nomination for the United
States senatorsh from Pennsylvania in returns tonight from
BIAS districts out of 1921 in the state in todays primary cleo
ton.
Senator George Wharton Pepper candidate for the forces
led by Secretary of the treasury Mellon and cassed dry
was running second with Governor Pincho Independent
third Representative Vares plurality Senator Pepper
was 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
RESCUED TELL OF
LIQUOR OPENLY SOLD
ON liner SENECA

{ New York, May 1S.-[P)-Seventeen
Of the passengers of the Clyde liner
Seneca. who were among those taken
from the steamer when it went
aground at Miami, Fla, last Sunday
morning. upon their arrival here to-
day signed a statement charging that
some of the crew were under the in
fuence Of liquor. The signed state
ment also charged that members of
the crew donned life preservers ahead
lof the passengers, thereby causing
much concern TO the women on board.
! Although the statement criticized
members of the crew. the Seneca's
commander, B. w. Leek, was highly
praised.
A special train of Pullman cars
brought 1913 of the Seneca's passengers
ii the Pennsylvania terminal.
I F. A. Edwards of Brookline, Mass,
gave newspapermen the statement,
! which read in part:
Miami. Fla, May 16. 1925.
ITO whom il may concern:
We, the undersigned, being passen-
GERS aboard the S. S. Seneca bound
from Miami to New York. leaving May
! i at z. NJ, hereby certify that the
following statements are true in the
snair Of the Seneca being in a sinking
. condition the night of May Is and 16.
and passengers being removed in life
boats. to wit:
No. l. Liquor sold openly on the
Seneca.
No. .. A portion Of the ships
|. Crew under influence of liquor.
No, 3. Men were taken ashore on
large tug while many ladies were
iofced TO use small lifeboats.
No 4. Many members of crew in
NE preservers ahead of passengers,
sasing much concern to ladies'"
Alter reading the statement, Mr..
awards was asked:
What do you mean when you say
fertion Of ships crew under influence
tef liquorYn
Walters and bell hops" he replied.
| Mr. Edwards made 1t clear that
many Of the persons whose names
we're signed to the statement were not
opponents of liquor drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Maine Episcopals
Fail to Enthuse Over
"Dry" Resolution

Portland, Me-, May 18.-fP1-A
resolution calling for enforcement of
the 18th amendment was the only
one of half dozen offered at the
10th annual convention of the Epis-
copa1 diocese of Maine here today
which failed to evoke a ripple of ap-
plause. Action will be taken on the
resolutions tomorrow.
Canon r. L. Sloggett. rector of
Trinity Church. Saco. was re-
appointed an honorary canon by
Bishop Brewster and the appoint
ment was unanimously endorsed by
the convention. Canon Sloggett is
the Oldest minister in Maine from
the standpoint of service in this
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19

Rare old liquors. apparently pre-
war stuff, said to belong to William
p. Gray, of the Maine and New
Hampshire Theatre Company and
numbering probably two hundred
bottles, were seized by Officer Will
liam P. Hancock and six other MEM
bers of the State Highway Police
late Tuesday night as the lot was
being transported through Winthrop
in an automobile truck belonging to
Roy Brothers of Lewiston. Two men.
Anselme Roy and Humphrey Rob-
bins, both of Lewiston, who were in
charge of the truck were placed I'M
der arrest and the truck was brought
to Augusta and its liquor contents
placed in the strong room of tn
kennebec County jail The men who
= Continued on Page 8-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
CAPITAL is Curious

Washington. May 1S-tPl-The ma
tionai capital. from the White House
down, evinced unusual interest to-
night in the result of the Republican
primary in Pennsylvania. Long before
the polls closed, inquirers began be-
sieging news Offices for information,
some of the calls coming from the
White House where returns were
sought for President Coolidge.
Senators and Representatives, both
Republican and Democratic, took
their turns at the phone as returns
came in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Locke Commander
Maine IL. of p. Brigade

Lewiston. Me-, May 19-Pl-Char-
les L, Locke, of Hollis Center was
eiectea commander of the Maine Bril-
gade Uniform rank Of the Knights of
Pythias at special session today, to
succeed Warren E. Riker of Lewiston,
deceased. Brigadier General Charles
II. Brewer of New Haven, Conn, pre-
sided. William Mann OF Bath was
ihosen colonel in command of the first
Maine regiment, succeeding Colonel
w. A. Gilman of Portland, resigned.
New battalion majors are Charles
WEIGH of Lewiston and Leroy r. Var
ney Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Seek Grave GhOul
Believed Demented

Syracuse. n. Y. May 1S.-(P)-The
body of Mrs. Mary Mooney Murphy
was taken sometime last night from
the grave.in st. Agnes Cemetery here
where it was buried three days ago.
A man believed to be demented, Is
being sought.
Mrs. Murphy. who was 81. died
Wednesday night after a long illness.
The body which may have been
disinterred in search for valuables,
was wound few feet from the re-
opened grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Going to Work, Word
Of Gen. Woods Son

New York, May 1S-tP-Osborne
c. Wood, son of Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood. governor general of the Phil
ippines. is going to work. He said
SO today when he stepped off the
steamer Siboney on its arrival from
Cuba, where he had been spending
five months vacation.
The former army officer, whose
gaming and stock market exploits
and divorce gained him notoriety.
said he would become connected with
a we'll established firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19

Mrs. Guy P. Gannett Of Portland.
woman member of the Republican ma
tional committee from Maine, at a
meeting of the Republican State, COM
mittee held at the Augusta House yes
terday afternoon. stated that at a con-
ference Of Republican women held at
Portland a committee was appointed
to assist in the organization of per-
manent Republican clubs. to be COM
posed Of men and women. in every
county in the State.
"These clubs will be formed for
campaign and educational purposes"
continued Mrs. Gannett.
I'VE feel that there should be Re-
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
100000 Votes Cast

Philadelphia, May 1s.-P)-Poils
closed tonight in Pennsylvania state
wide primary election after the most
desperate campaign since the days Of
Cameron, Quay and Penrose.
Approximately 100000 voters cast
nominations as United States senator.
governor and other state officers and
Congress and the legislature. When
the voting ceased at Z O'Clock, standard
time. political leaders. predicted the
count would show record total for a
primary.
Today's battle centered in Republic
can fights for the senatorial and gu
bernatorial nominations. Two issues
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Highway Police
Seize $4,000 Lot
BOOZein Winthrop
Over 200 Bottles Choice
Liquors Taken from
Big Auto Truck

William P. Gray, Chain Theater
Official, Believed Owner of
Lot - Truck Stopped by
Highway Police Detail Seek.
ing Stolen Car-Driver and
Companion Claim Ignorance
of Nature of Load-Was Be-
ing Taken to Summer Camp
on Lake CObbOsseecOntee-
Secure Bail Until Hearing at
Winthrop Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Phippsburg Man
Crushed to Death,
Tractor Overturns

Phippsburg, Me. May 1872
de ath today while operating a trac-
Blaisdell.
When the rear wheels settled in
soft ground, he PLAYED a plank under
them and started the machine 1t
reared up and turned over upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Announcement NJ a d e
at Augusta Meeting
If State G.. OPP. Com
mittee

Mrs. Guy P. Gannett, National
Committee Woman, Tells of
Portland Conference of Re-
publican WOmen-COmmit-
tee Named to Assist in Or
ganization Permanent Clubs
for Campaign and Educa-
tional Work-Will Be Com
posed of Both Men and W0m-
enfield Reelected Chair
man State Committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
General Forecast

The northeastern disturbance has
reached New Foundland with some
what intensity, lowest pressure $40
inches. Port au BaSques.
A high pressure area of limited
extent is advancing eastward over
Ontario and Quebec, Doucet BOZ.
The temperature has risen along the
north Atlantic coast.
The eastward advance of disturb
ances, now central over Illinois and
Texas. will be attended by general
showers east of the Mississippi river.
Following the passages of these dis
turbances in the northeastern area
of high pressure and cooler weather
will overspread the eastern half of
the country.
Fair weather will prevail Thurs
day east of the Mississippi.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Moderate north shifting to northeast
and "reasing cloudiness Wednes-
day. snowsrs by Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
The Day in Washington

The s165,000.000 public buildings
bill was sent to the White House for
signature.
The house approved the crop
equalization fee provision in the
Haugen farm relief bill.
Discussion of congressional action
in French debt settlement muddled
pans for early adjournment.
Tabling of impeachment charges
against Federal Judge Meekins of
North Carolina was recommended by
a house judiciary sub committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Senate Bill Affects u. S
Coal Depot in Maine

Washington, May 1S.-tP The
senate naval committee today favor
ably reported the Southe bill author
izing the transfer or sale of the fol-
lowing lands, when the secretary of
the navy shall be so directed by the
president:
Naval radio stations at Siasconset
and South Welfieet. Mass: Coal de-
pot at Frenchman's Bay, Maine;
naval nitre depot at Maiden, Mass:
Long Point Military reservation at
Provincetown. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Ware Leading in Penn
Senatorial Primaries
Has Margin of 5000
In 3-COrnered Race
For Republican Nom
nation

200 Districts Out of 1921 Give Ware (Wet)
267,169, Pepper Dry 1878, Pinchot 3d..
629- Includes Two-thirds of Phila and 264
Districts Out of 1405 in Allegheny County
Beidelman Leads in G. 0. p. Governor Nom
ination - Bonniwell Ahead for Democratic
Nomination - Much Interest at National
Capitol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Yesterday Was
MWarmest May Is
For Eight Years

cortland. Me, May 1s-(P)-The
l 1s'cury In the official thermometer
,'iaoed rs degrees in FIVE and a half
aa Today. reaching 80 at noon.
80 n'ghest point of the year, and
ing straw hat heroes" the co,r-
OF their convictions. II was the
ERNEST May is for eight years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England: Increasing
cloudiness and cooler followed by
showers Wednesday afternoon or
night: probably clearing Thursday
morning.
Southern New England: Increasing
cloudiness and cooler followed by
night Thursday fair.
Eastern New York: Showers and
cooler Wednesday; Thursday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
The figures were:
Governor Vote

Returns from 2.453 districts for Re-
publican governor gave: Beidelman,
257.714; Fisher, 172,502; Phillips. TO-
059; Tener, 1859.
Figures from 1879 districts FOR
Democratic governor were: Bonnf-
well, 1912; Schulz, 5552; Porter, 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Body of Former
Waterville Woman
Found. in Bath Tub

New York. May 1S.-(P)-Mrs.
George Victor Sammet. AZ, a pianist,
formerly Miss Harriet May Fair
brother of Waterville. Me-, was
found dead in a bath tub at the Nc
Alpin Hotel early today.
The house physician said she
probably was drowned after heart
attack, but that the attack itself
might have caused death before sub
mersion. An autopsy was ordered
for later in the day.
A house detective passing through
sixth floor hall noticed steam COM
ing from a tranSom. Mrs. Sammet's
suite and water flowing under the
door. He called a maid, who found
Mrs. Sammet in the tub in her dress
ing gown. The hot water was run
ming, and the body was scalded.
Mrs. May Burroughs. a cousin
whose name was found among Mrs.
Sammet's papers, said Mrs. Sammet
had studied music in Leipsic six
years, but was forced to give up her
musical career several years ago be-
cause of an accident. She made her
last appearance in a private recital
here two years ago. Mrs. Sammer,
she said, is separated from her hus-
band, head of a chemical corpora
ton here. Her son, George Victor
Sammet, Jr., 10. is attending a mill-
tary school. Her father was General
Jesse May Fairbrother of a family
well known in Maine.
Frequent Summer Visitor
Waterville, Me-, May 1S.-tP)-
Mrs. George Victor Sammet, who
was found dead in a bath tub. in a
New York hotel early today. was the
niece of State Senator Edwin NJ.
Foster of this city and had other
relatives in Oakland, a nearby town,
her mothers birthplace.
She was frequent visitor here
summers, and her son. George V.
Sammet, Jr, has been attending He
bron Academy. He left about three
weeks ago with his father for six
weeks trip to Europe. 1t was stated
by relatives here that Mr.. and Mrs.
Sammet were divorced, having been
separated several years.
Mrs Sammet was the daughter of
]. ". Fairbrother of the Fairbrother
Betting Company of Pawtucket, r. l..
She was Al years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Earlier Figures

Philadelphia. May 1S-P)-Returns
from 200 districts out Of 8,2S1 in
Pennsylvania tonight gave Represen-
tative William S. Ware, Philadelphia,
a lead Of 1876 votes over U. s. SEN
ator George Wharton Pepper for the
Republican nomination for United
States Senator in today's primary
election. Governor Pinehot was In
third place. 1874 votes behind Pep
per.
The figures were:
Ware 267,169
Pepper ..................1 1898
PlnchOC ................. 95,bZJ
These included S55 of the 1892 dis
tricts in Philadelphia and 264 Of the
1405 in Allegheny County.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-19
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Wednesday partly cloudy and cool
err; probably showers during after
noon and night. Thursday fair
Moderate to fresh shifting winds. be-
coming fresh west and northwest
Wednesday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-10-20

IT'S far cry from the full skirts waists ana leg sleeves of
twenty-five he
highways
a
people the United there
while
population to six people This rapid growth
automobile
E,
purpose prevention campaign of
10 be
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-10-20

of
pyons
exhibition buildings which the
International Exposition being Philadelphia
December to celebrate the ~ anniversary of the signing of the Declare
S il
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
Aged Citizen Had Lived in
Alamo City for Is
Years.

John Zadicb, 81, 2O3 Madison street,
pioneer San Antonian, died at his resi-
dence at 2:1O Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Zadich celebrated his S4th birth
day March 80.
Notification Of his death was sent
to brother and two sisters in Europe.
He was born in Hamburg, Ger
many. in 1912, and came to the
United States in 1850. He came to
San Antonio in 1881 and lived here
continuously since then.
At first he was employed in. the
firm of A. b. Frank company. Later
he became o member of the commits
sion firm of Guenther and Zadicb,
and several years later he established
himself in the merchandise brokerage
business. He retired in 1924.
He was an active and honorary
member Of the Casino club and many
other social and welfare organizations.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
FOUND
BELIEVED
EVERS

With the Identification Of a man
murdered at Gainesville last Monday
as Chris Eycrs, missing San Antonio
butcher, Sheriff Jim Stevens Wcdnes-
day believes the mystery surrounding
his disappearance here a year ago
will be cleared and the guilty brought
to justice.
A telegram from the sheriff Of
Cooke county says the description OF
Evers tallies exactly with that of the
man found slain and that the move
mcuts of Evcrs checks with those OF
the victim.
A gold tooth i'm the right side Of
the mouth Of the victim may be the
means of positive Identification before
relatives and officers leave for the
North Texas city where the body viii
be eHhumed.
Evers conducted a butcher shop
here and owned considerable property.
He was last seen on the morning Of
March IS. 1925. when he ate break
fast in the Black Cat csfr.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
RALPH ROYCE
ORDERED TO
VIRGINIA
Major Frank D. Lakeland
to Be Shifted From
S. A. Commend.

Two of San Antonio's aviation
fields will have new commanders aft
err July /, it became known Wcdnes'
day, with the announcement that
Major Ralph Royce. commander Of
Brooks Field, and Major Frank d.
Lakeland. commander Of Duncan
Field, will be relieved of duty here.
Major Royce will be succeeded by
Major James +. CLANCY. who will
take command upon the completion of
his course at the Command and Gen
cral Staff School at Leavenworth.
ROYCE TO VIRGINIA.
Major Lakeland, who was Eighth
Corps Area air officer before going
to Duncan Field, will be relieved by
Major John H. Prize, who also will
come from the general staff school.
Major Lakeland came to San An
tonic in 1921. After a year as air
officer at corps area headquarters, he
was placed in command Of Duncan
Field.
From San Antonio, Major Royce
goes to the Tactical School at Lang
ley Field, Virginia, for a year o.
study. He came to San Antonio four
years ago when the primary flying
school was transferred here from
Carlstrom Field, Florida.
TRAINING EXPERT.
Major Royce, who is considered the
leading expert Of the army on flying
training, has been in the Air Service
since 1915.
His successor entered the Air Sery
ice during the World War and spen
four years in Italy as military at
tache. Upon his return to America b.
spent a year at the Tactical Schoo
and now ncars completion of hi:
course at the general staff school.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
MRS. SARAH BYFIELD
DIVORCES HUSBAND
WHO SUED GAMBLER

ATLANTA, April 7.-P)-Mrs.
Sarah G. Byfield was in possession
of her first decree of divorce from
Clyde X. Byfield today. Her suit in
Fulton County Superior Court was
uncontested.
Mrs. Byfield figured as one of the
principals in suit for damages
against Walter Gambler of Atlanta, in
which Gambler was alleged TO have
conducted himself improperly toward
Mrs. Byfield aboard the Berengaria
two years ago. Mr.. Byficld subse-
quently won suit from Mr.. Gambler
for around $4,000 on a note in con-
nection with the same affair.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
j. s. BISHOP
OUSTED BY
MEXICO
Apostolic Delegate Given
II Hours to Leave
Country.

MEXICO CITY, April bishop
George Joseph Caruana, apostolic del
egate, who recently arrived in Mexico,
has been given - hours in which to
depart, according to FL Sol, which
quotes the chief of the cabinet to this
effect.
The bishop is an American citizen.
and is generally understood to have
evaded the anti-foreign clergy clause
of the constitution by not officiating in
churches or appearing in public in his
ministerial Garb.
1t is known that he was called into
conference by the cabinet chiefs. but
what transpired has been withheld.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
CHICAGO'S PAVING
WILL BE CONCAVE

CHICAGO, April 7.--R-Street
pavement constructed hereafter in
chicago will have a concave surface
instead Of convex, the board Of local
improvements has decided. This means
that the center Of the roadway will
be lower than the surface at the
curbs.
John ]. Sloan, board president said
that the center draining pavement is
more sanitary over all conditions OF
weather, more desirable from n traffic
standpoint and costs less than the
convex type.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
BOND SUIT DEMANDS
MOODY OKAY ISSUE

AUSTIN, Aril 7.-R)-The Su-
preme Court today granted motion of
Tom Green county to file petition for
mandamus against Attorney General
Dan Moody to compel him to approve
a 100000 road bond issue. Motion
to advance was granted. This is ex.
pected to be test as a result of the
recent decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the Archer county
bond case
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
OIL TANK EXPLODED
BY LIGHTNING BOLT

san LUIS OBISPO, April T.
Up)-Explosion of a Union Oil Com
pany underground storage reservoir
near here, which was struck by light
ming today, broke hundreds of win
dows here and rocked the city. Three
other tanks caught fire and work
men constructed barbados TO Pre-
vent the oil boiling over and spread
ing through the field.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-07
DISABLED VESSEL
BEING TOWED HOME

CORDOVA. ALASKA, Arpil t.
P)-Radio advices received here yes
terday said that the steamship West
Niger had taken the disabled freighter
Wheatlapd Montana in tow and was
bound for Cape Flattery at the en-
trance to the strait of Juan De Fuca,
The Wheatland Montana lost her
propeller in the North Pacific ocean
1900 miles southwest of here last week
while en- route from China to Puget
Sound.