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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
THOMPSON IS
EASY WINNER
Wins Chicago Election
With Plurality Of
Over $4,000

CHICAGO. H., April 6.-lH'i-Wil-
liam Hale Thompson. former cowboy,
lassOed the mayors chair in Chicago )
biggest election yesterday, and pre-
pared to ride into the city hall with a
plurality OF about $4,000 votes.
The sun Of q beautiful election
day mad sunk in the west where
Thompson once punched cattle, when
his clectioa was conceded. By din
ner time ID was all over but the
shouting. and that continued until
the sun had trotted around the world
and appeared again in the east.
Nearly one million votes were
cast. Thompson received 5i2.Ti0,
Mayor William II. Dever. democrat.
seeking ! second term. got 42g .G6s
and Dr. John Dill Robertson. banner
carrier for an insurgent republican
faction was n poor third with 5l,209.
Besides the four year term as
mayor. Thompson also apparently
won control Of the council, having
the promise OF support from rs or 80
alderman chosen at the February 22
primaries TO which were added prob
ably Is favorable aldermen yesterday.
Despite dire forebodings Of blood
shed and disorder. and much view
ing with alarm by law enforcement
agencies. the election was one Of the
cuietest in Chicago eiistofy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
Gets TEN YEARS
ON GUILTY PLEA

EDINBURG, Texas. April 6.-The
case of the State of Texas VS.. Pedro
Valderas, charged by Indictment
with numbering Hermyildo Herman
des BY stabbing with n knife, which
IL alleged 20 have occurred near
Mission In HidalRo County on or
about August 81, 1924. occupied the
attention or the 10th District Court
here Monday. "A special Venire of
Us men was ordered, but after the
jury had been picked the defendant
decided 10 plead guilty and ask for
a suspended centence. He was found
guilty BY the jury and given "a Aen
tence Of ten years In the pcniten-
tiary.
There are six other murder cases
which have been set for trial for
this term. The 93rd District Court
which is also in session Is giving
its attention this week TO the trial
Of contested cases in which no jury
has been ansked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
LACK CLUES IN
TRIPLE MURDER

BLUEFIELD, W. Va. April Ctr
Handicapped by a lack Of clues,
authorities today were investigating
a triple Staying revealed BY the swol-
len waters Of Ciinch river.
The bodies Of two women and a
man we're removed from the river
near Swords Greek late yesterday.
Every effort to identify them had
failed early today.
All three had apparently been shot
to death. The two women had been
shot in the breast. the man in the
hack. r. II. Wilson, Russell county
commonwealth attorney. said he be-
lioved the victims had been dead at
least eight days.
Not far from where tho bodies
were found. Il woman's comb and
handkerchief with a small sum of
money waa discovered on the river
hnak Investigation was begun irto
the story or J0hn oGsh. farmer liv-
ing in the vicinity. who told police
~ had heard three shots fired on
IL, morning ~ March ~. but that
he had seen no one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
LAW FIRM TO
BUILD Home
Seabury, George &
Taylor Acquire
Church Site

Announcement was made today
that the law firm Of Seabury.
George a. Taylor has purchased the
so BY 100 foot lot AZ the north cor
ner OF Ninth and Elizabeth streets,
from the Presbyterian church. and az
quickly a. plans can be prepared and
contract let. a modern business and
office building will be erected on the
site.
With the sale OF the lot the church
will begin Immediately the erection
Of its new edifice at Elizabeth and
Palm Boulevard. contract for con-
struction Of which was let few
weeks ago.
The purchasers Of the church site
stated that the building will be at
least two stories high, and probably
higher if additional stories are found
TO be needed to accommodate appli-
cants for space. The law firm will
use .hc top floor Of the proposed
building. regardless of how many
stories are erected.
The building will be modern in
every respect. md work on Il will
start Az quickly A. all the necessary
preliminary details can be disposed
Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
Rangers RedyYest
AUegedBGmdits on
Charge of Robbery

BORGER, Texas, April 6.-lP)-
Hugh and Whitley Walker and Ed
Barley were released today on
$4,000 bond each on charges in
connection with the killing last FRI
day Of Deputy Sherirrs Pat Kenyon
and Elmer Terry and were at once
rearrested by rangers on warrants
charging completely in the robbery
Or The First National Bank Of
Pampa last Thursday.
Preliminary hearing will be held
at Pampa tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
TWO San juan
RESIDENTS Are
.DEADAT MASON
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl S.
Quimsby Killed In
Auto Accident This
Morning
Especial 20 The Herald)

ALAMO. Tex, April 6.-Two Valley
citizens. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl 8.
Quimsby Of San Juan. were instantly
killed in an automobile accident near
Mason. Texas, this morning according
to a telesraphic message received
here by c. II. Swallow. Alamo real
estate man who is a friend Of the
family. Another woman and a girl
were seriously injured.
The accident is reported to have oc-
Cured when Mrs. Quimsby attempted
To pass another vehicle on the rsad
and the automobile rolled off a
bridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Quimsby were
instantly killed and the woman and
girl, whose names were not given.
were injured.
They were conducting a land party
70 the Valley from kansos City. Mr..
Quimsby IL known all over the Valley.
He has operated Independently NV .
real estate man In this section FOR
about ten years. They came 70 San
Juan from Kansas City.
No other details were available.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
MEXICO PERMITS
THROUGH FREIGHT

MEXICO CITY. April G.-CuAtnmM
inspectors or the Mexican Eovern-
ment AZ all ports OF entry have been
advised BY the Director General 0f
Customs, WilebaIdo Elias. that nU
changes will be made I'm the customs
regulations because of the inaugura-
tion OF through freight service be-
tween the National Railways Of Mex
leo and the American lines. The GUS
toms agencies Of the railways viii
act as private agents so far as the
customs are concerned.
Where freight is billed straight
through to Mexico City. Il will bn
checked at the border. the customs
inspection and collections pf duties
being made in the capital. WhHn
billed 10 interior points, the inHpac-
tion mt the border win be made nH
previously.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
BLAST NEARLY
WRECKS SMALL
WYOMING TOWN
Two Men Still Missing
May Bring Toll to
19; Loss Exceeds
Half Million

PARCO, Wyoming. Apr 6.--tPl---
The death toll in the explosion in the
Producers 4 Refiners oil refining
plant here today reached IL at noon
with the death Of Calvin Smith in a
Rawlins hospital.
Sixteen bodies have been taken
from the plant, IL of which have been
identified.
Two men were missing and were
believed to have died in the blast and
subsequently fire caused loss OF
$500, 900 TO the refinery.
The explosion rocked this unique
oil town. laid out only "a few years
ago by Frank r.. Kistler, head Of the
Parco organization. OH model archi-
tectural lines. and the detonaticn was
felt In Rawlins, seven miles west
The disaster was caused by the
explosion Of a chamber I'm "a high
pressure still which set fire 20 nine
other stills and two storage tanks.
Sixteen bodies had been taken
from the plant. Twelve Of them were
identified. They are: John Paul
Palmer. 80; Frank Taylor. 30; w. W
Dodd, ~; Frederick Jesmer, %; +. c.
Speyerer, 40; Albert Smith, 25; Vic
tor Nickerson. 36; Clarence 4. Posey.
%; Victoriano Montaya, 81; Orcelo
Martinez. SO: +. r. Welsh, S2; G. c.
Turpin, &c: Calvin Smith.
The missing: n. N. Sherman, al
III. o. Eby, 27.
George Evans Curry and Arthur
Avala we're believed 10 b. fatally
burned.
All of the men who we're killed
were married and moEt OF them Rad
one t0 three children.
The explosion broke most on the
windows In town. tearing cut the
frames Of some VI them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
CHARGE FARMERS
WITH DYNAMITINC
MARKEp TREE. Ark.. a

MARKED TREE. Ark. Apr. s.--tP
An attempt to dynamite the locks
and dam near here which would have
resulted in the flooding OF the town
was discovered by national guards
men last night.
Discovery was followed BY pitched
battle in which three persons were
wounded Those shot were L. A. Gri-
der and Henry Harrison. guardsmen'
and will Wilson, farmer who with =
companion was said TO have been sur
nrised in the dynamiting attempt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
AUTO CLUB HAS
new DIRECTORS

New directors Of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Automobile Club have
been elected.
They are Tom Stevenson Of
Brownsville, Chevrolet dealer >. M-
Jones OF San Benito. Ford dealer;
William H. Steffins OF HarIinEen,
real estate man; All Parker Of La Fe-
ria. real estate man; and Lamar Gill
or Raymondville. real estate man.
These men were chosen as direc-
tors by direct election held w send
ing ballots through the mail 70 mem
bers OF the club.
A meeting Of the directors will be
held soon 20 elect officers.
william b. Moothart In secretary
and manager Of the club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06

ny Naval Radio a. The Herald
from ". n. and Texas AEFAcuItErG
Departments

Carlot shipments Of entire United
States reported for Tuesday, April
g.:
Cabbage. Alabama ~. Imperial
Valley 3. Florida 8, Georgia 1. Loui-
siana 10. New York /, s. Carolina
%, Texas %. total U. S. 2i3 Cars.
Unreported April 4--Alabama 2.
Central California /, 8. CaIifornin 4.
Louisiana /. total cars.
Green Beans: Florida 26. South
Carolina 2, Texas 81, total NJ. ~. bB
cars.
Onions: Texas 6l. total U. g. 78
cars.
Potatoes: Colorado 6B. Florida BG.
Idaho 3s. Maine 2ad. Michigan nH,
Minnesota s4, New York 23. Tnx-
NV 23. Washington 25. total vi. S.
T3s cars Cuba B. Bermuda i1.
Primary destinations 0f Texas
movement reported for Tuesday.
April g.:
Cabbage: St. Louis. LittIs
Rock, each Kansas City, Dallas,
Continued on page two.j
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
Foch Sends Message to Legion
on Anniversary of War Entry

PARIS. April 6.-gPi-Sending a
message TO the American Legion on
the tenth anniversary of the United
States entry into the world war.
Marshal F0ch declared today that the
w0rll must never forget the -abne-
cation and admirable Spirit of sarri-
flee, rf thr Americans i'm the wo-ld
war.
The marshal said In hts message:
Nsvt Sr-temhcr. thirty thousand
of you will again see the soil yoa
tfod ter years ago-the farsa whe~e
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
GENERAL Kinds
ARRIVES here
Completes Inspection
Of Border Posts
Today

Major General Ernest Kinds, COM
mander OF the Eighth Corps Area.
arrived in Brownsville with staff Of
ficers and ranking officers Of Fort
Brown at noon today after having
completed an inspection Of Twelfth
Cavalry troops stationed at Fort
Ringgold and engaged in target
practice and maneuvers there. A
salute of IL guns was fired upon his
arrival
General Kinds motored through TO
Brownsville from Fort Ringgold. ge
was accompanied to Brownsville by
Col. William r. Johnston. command
err Of Fort Brown; Lt.-Col. Albert ;.
Williams Of Fort Sam Houston: Ma
jor Victor ". Taylor Of Fort Sam
Houston; Capt. w. q. Ingram. ad-
jutant Of Fort Brown and Lieut.. NJ.
Med. Jones. of Fort Sam Houston.
General Kinds held a training in
spection at Fort Ringgold Monday,
and yesterday morning he held d
tactical inspection. III the Afternoon
he gave a critiQue OF the tactical
problem he watched the troops ex-
ecute in the morning and later ad-
dressed the officers OF the cavalry
regiment. The day was finished
with a partial inspection Of bar
racks. Inspection Of the barracks
was completed this morning and the
departure for Fort Brown was made
at . o'clock
The general and his staff are be-
ing entertained in various ways. Al
noon Monday he was entertained
with a buffet luncheon and last
night a stag dinner was given in his
honor. He was entertained az noon
today with a luncheon in the
home or Col. and Mrs. Johnston. Col
onel Williams and Major Taylor
were guestw OF Captain Ingram.
TX was expected that the general
will inspect Fort Brown this after
noon. fIe will leave for San An
tonic on the evening train This n
the first inspection Of Fort Brown
General Kinds. has made IN two
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
INSPECTION OF
CITRUS TO START

AUSTIN. Texas, April 6.--tPJ-In-
spection Of citrus groves in the Rio
Grande Valley by additional experts
provided under an appropriation APP
proved by the legislature will be
started Immediately, George b. Ter
rell. commissioner of agriculture,
said today.
We nov can be of material ser
vice 10 citrus gro~crs, Terrell said.
by discovering any dangerous dis
eases and insect pests. and advising
growers in the best methods Of Grad
ication.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
CLAIM FRAUD IN
BORGER ELECTION.

BORGER. Texas, April 6.-(P5-
Ten. men arrested by rangers and
county officers yesterday afternoon
in connection with alleged fraud IN
the city election in which Mayor
John K, Miller and the administra-
tion WIS reelected overwhelmingly
made bond at Stinneit last night to
appear before the grand jury there
this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
IL DEAD in EXPLOSION AT OIL PLANT
Double Standard
Alimony Is Fixed
By Divorce Court

SAN FRANCISCO, April g.
There's a double standard in
alimony in this state. Judge
Graham of the Superior court
once made a man pay $50
blow for striking his wife.
Now he has ordered Mrs.
Marguerite Mulready to pay
$50 for each blow she gave her
husband. He got a divorce and
$1,000 alimony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06

EDINBhRG. Texas. Apr. 6.-Mayor
A. J. Ross was reelected at the clec-
tion here Tuesday. having no oppo-
sition. Only 40 votes was cast.
there being little interest in the elcc-
tion. Mr.. Ross has served as mayor
or Edinhurg for many years. and
many residents Of the city assert that
much Of the progress in recent years
may be attributed to his progressive
policies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
LovenskioId Is Winner

CORPUS CHRISTI. April e.
Mayor p. J. LovenSkiold and his en-
tire ticket were returned TO office
by large majorities at the election
yesterday. Lovenskiold defeated his
opponent. +. v. Arnim by q vote of
22s7 TO 1928. Commissioner elect
ed were u. A. Segrest, w. W Chap
man. W. ]. Smith and Marry ~ Car
ter. The vote for commissioners ran
almost the same as that cast for
mayor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
nAYLIGHr cAR KnBBERY

HARLINGEN, Tex. Apr 6.-The
1925 model Studebahcr Standard Six
Phaeton belonging to y. VI. Mcmillan
WI HarlinEen was stolen at III o'clock
this morning when ne left X for y
few moments IN 70 into the Reese
riI-Mond Hotel.
Hc went into the hotel for a few
moments and wien he returned il was
gone.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
DEMOCRATS Sweep RaymondyiIle

NAY MVNUNILLE., Texas, Apr. o.
The city elections Tuesday resulted
in a sweeping victory for the entire
democratic ticket, NJ. II. Dreyer. pres
ent mayor. defeating his opponent.
;. Y. kinscr, by vote of i56 70 %.
For commissioners Charels Zolnin-
ger received l5s, Ben r. Watson I62,
a. X. Coulter u and C. {. Harris Il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
Commissioners Reelected

MERCEDES, Tex. Apr. 6.-tharles
Saladino and :. G. Bates were re-
elected city commissioners AZ the
election Tuesday. rolling up big ma
joritics over their opponents. There
were five candidates in the race, with
the following votes polled: 5. G.
Bates S2l. Charles Saladino 30S. Dr.
ID. L. Heidrfrk 1852. W. b. Uetker 40,
Z. +. Jackson %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06

DALLAS. Texas. Anril with a
total az nearly $4,000 votes cast at
the mnnicingl election yesterday. a
rnn-off election viii be necessary.
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WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower
Rio Crande Valley Fair 10 partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday; not
much change IN temperature. Mod
crate 10 fresh southcrly winds on
the west coast.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight
and Thursday; probably showers in
north portion. Moderate to fresh
southeast 10 south winds on the
coast.
Daily River Bulletin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-04-06
ELECTIONS IN
VALLEY TOWNS
Freeland And Kirgan
Elected; Dems Win
In Raymondville

McALLEN. Texas, Apr. 6.-F. b.
Freeland, who has served as mayor
of McAllen for three terms, was re-
elected at the city election here Tues
lay by a substantial majority after
one OF the hardest campaigns wit
messed in recent years. Approximate
ly 90 votes were cast, Frecland re-
ceiving 3li9. and his opponent, r. NJ.
Rounds, 2T5.
Three commissioners out Of eight
candidates were elected. the vote be-
ing as fellows: r. w. Lemberg sos,
DR. J. &. Harrison s3s. G. NJ. Reich
335. J. r. Schlesing 225, r. J. John
son lS2. VI. r. Guerra 257, Fred Gan
tuis los, Lee Minner lac.
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kirgan Wins at weslaco

WESLACo. Texas. April 6.-Dave
kirgan, well known Valley land man
and developer. was elected mayor at
the city elections Tuesday, defeating
J. II. Harold. incumbent, by vote Of
255 to ISL. Over $50 votes were cast.
the largest number ever polled at a
municipal election here.
There was spirited contest for the
two places on the city commission, J.
L. Compere and l.. W. Yates being
elected By substantial majorities.
Following Is the vote for commission
ers: j. l.. Compere 247. l.. W. Yates
2Ss. Harry Solether lSS. Harry q.
Schauff l79
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Note. "A recent check-up OF the
Eagle Pass river gage seems tD inhi-
cate that the stages as published dur
inT last month o. since about the
18th of February for that station
were about l.s feet too high.
River Forecast
The river wiIl continue 70 fall very
slcEly.
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NOTICE!
FARMERS

We have a large stock of wire
potato baskets.
w. II. Putegnat Hardware Co.
Brownsville, Texas
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Daily River Bulletin

Flood Present % Hr. % Hr.
Stage Stage Ching. Rain
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-13
SAPIRO'S BOOKS
OF ACCOUNT ARE
INQUIRED INTO
Ford's Attorney DeIves Into
Tobacco Cooperative
lin Kentucky
X 4:.]**]**x* X ** r s. )

DETROTT, April 12 H0 - Slowly
and laboriously inspection of Aaron
SaMro's account books for records
of fees paid him by farmers as
sociations he organized cooperative
" today reached the hurley tobacco
growers of Kentucky, admittedly Il
rich field.
The occasion presented the oppor-
chief cf counsel for Henry Ford III
Sapiros $1,OcO,OOO libel suit, to oaS
his respects to Bernard M. Baruch
of New York, who was chairman of
the war industries board under
Woodrow Wilson during the World
war.
when you first went to Kentucky
upon whose invitation did you go?"
asked Reed.
Judge Robert W. Bingham, of
Louisville" replied Sapiro, indicating
the publisher Of the Courier-J ournal
and the Times.
Had you met Judge Bingham be-
fore?" asked Reed and Sapiro related
that he first saw the Kentucky pub.
Usher in New York, early in 1920,
and they talked about application
Of the cooperative plan TO Ken
lucky tobacco.
Where did you meet him?" pur-
sued Reed.
"1n the office of Bernard NJ.
Baruch."
"Baruch is financier, not a to-
! bacco grower, isn't he?"
HE is an economist also, and> an
adviser" rpD1ied SoOirO
He's a speculator on the board
Of trade, isn't he?" demanded Ree&.
when did Barney Baruch become
an economist?"
About the time he became chair
man of the war industries board
and learned all about business and
economics throughout the country"
'"rhat was mis- only training Wasn't
it,"
ut was a magnificent training
Reed asked if Sapiro had learned
that he was recommended by Percy
Eealey of Kentucky.
/ Continued on Page Eight
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-13
Seattle Woman Plans
Developing on Turkey
Creek Resort De Luxe

wish to live at the guest house. These
will also be constructed of native
rock and of similar type as the main
buildings. Servants quarters and a
trading store will be provided on an
other portion of the estate, which
will be detached and some distance
removed from the. guest house and
g o u n DIS. In the guest house a
"shoppe," where all sorts of noevl-
| ties, souvenirs and sport clothes may
be had will be provided.
Large roomy verandas and a roof
garden viii add charm to the main
building. An unsurpassed view of
, the desert and mountains, twin won
ders of Arizona, will be provided in
these. The driveways and paths lead
ing to the houses will be attractive
and novel. Rock garden formations
of shrubbery and plants will make
the outer grounds of exceptional
beauty. Chief among these will be a
cactus garden containing all of the
prickly plants to be found in all
parts of Arizona. Plants and shrubs
will be arranged in trellises, arbors
and also in Spanish and Indian pot
etry about the premises. The fur
nishings of Mrs. Ainsworth's private
living quarters will be of Italian inn
ported furnishings from her town
home in Seattle.
For those who love sports there
will be many added attractions, nine
hole grass golf course, concrete ten
mis- court, bowling and archery green's
foo oil
not be the least of the entertainment
to be offered at Rancho Manzanita." ,"
There will be trips daily to surround
ing scenic wonders, such as Rustlers'
Park, Barfoot Park, the old toWnsite
of Gaileyville and Wonderland Of
Rocks, over trails provided by the
forestry department. Under present
plans a swimming pool will be in
stalled as part of the arrangement.
The property upon which this de-
velopment will take place is that of
Dr. F. W. Randall, with whom ar
rangement has been made through
the Fred D. Hubbell Realty company
for the purchase by Mrs. Ainsworth
The development will represent an
investment of approximately 100000
when it is completed.
Rancho Manzanita" will cater to
those seeking the best in accommo-
dations and refinement. The present
orchard, consisting of several hum
dred apple, peach, pear and plum
trees, will be enlarged by the addi-
tion of many grape vines, berry
bushes, etc. A fully equipped dairy
will also be maintained by the man
agement Saddle horses, sure footed
and trusty, will be available for
mountain trips.
Mrs. Ainsworth will leave at once
for Seattle, where she will arrange
for shipment of personal effects and
for the purchase of such equipment
as she is unable to purchase here
/ She will then return to Arizona at
once to superintend the erection of
her project.
! So nothing is ever lost. The rich
and lordly hacienda" of the Dons
flourishes and dies, only to be re-
placed by better and more funda-
mental structure.
| The entire country will welcome the
return of rancho" as new institu-
tion built side by side with beauty
and enjoyment for others.