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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-06-14
Failures
In Our Schools

Year after year yelled ira
gedies go on in our schools.
These are the failures of chill
dren to make their grade.
When we once realize the mo-
raj effect on the child of fail
ure tt pass to a higher grade,
we can understand it's serious
ness.
We know failure in the bust
ness world can cripple the fight
ing spirit of a business man
and blight his muture. The
plight of the discouraged stu
dent is less obvious. That it is
just as real and just as potent
educators are well aware, tho
parents may not be.
The Federal Bureau of Edu-
cation figures indicate that out
of 1000 children who enter list
grade only 81 enter the 9Th.
Fifty-one (5D or approximate
ly one-sixth of these drop out
before entering high school.
Out of 260 entering high school
only 107 graduate. Approx
mately half of these enter col
lege and only a third finish.
It will be seen that educate
onal mortality is strikingly
high. Eliminating the economic
factor, it is unquestionably
true that one of the chief caus-
es is inability to make the
grade.
Parents and laymen are
prone to lay the blame for
this on the teacher or on the
educational system. They do
not perhaps realize that educa-
ton is two-fold-in the home
as well as in the school. The
facts heretofore mentioned are
familiar to educators and the
schools go to great lengths to
supply the remedy. But with
out cooperation of the parent
the school is handicapped.
We are now approaching the
season of the greatest fatality
in school life. Parents who are
concerned over their child
ren's failure are apt to think
of it in terms of an extra pc
riod of schooling, the mono
tony of the repetition of work,
or as injurious to family pride.
They rarely reckon the effect
on the morale of the child or
the expense of ''repeaters" to
the community.
Regardless of the cause of
failure, the fact remains that
it is one of the greatest Gala
MATES that can enter a child's
life. The pupil is dubbed a fail
ure at an impossible age. The
result may be an inferiority
complex, hard to throw off. If
failure is hard on an adult, it
is correspondengly hard on the
child. If failure in business re-
suits in loss to other members
of a community, likewise fail
ure of pupils means loss to the
taxpayers.
Several factors operate to
pevent schoil failures ir to re-
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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-06-14

The Sunday School conven-
ton of the New Lebanon Bap-
fist Association meets at Blue
field college, Friday 10 A. M.
June %, 1928. Entertainment
will be on the picnic plan and-a
pleasant, profitable occasion
is anticipated.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-06-14
In Town
and County

Mr.. Luther Hall was seen in
town last Sunday.
+
"Red" Deel spent the week.
erd in Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Mr.. Cooper, Lowry fruit
nan, was in town this week.
y
Mr.. Bascom Damron is back
in the old home town again.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Barrett, a fine baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Carter
and Make Speer spent the
weekend at Mullins, W. Va.
Miss Lantha Clevinger, of
Grundy, is visiting relatives
and friends at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hay
spent the weekend at Sand
Lick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mccoy
spent the weekend at Flat
Top.
II
y
Mr.. Herbert Tarter, of Ere
mont, was seen in town last
Sunday. ?
J. H. Orr, of Hamilton, Mont.
is visiting friends here this
week.
Miss Virginia Damron was
q pleasant caller at his Office
this morning.
Misses Genoa Damron and
Sarah KATE Chase will spend
the summer at college
Mrs. Z. b. Hurley returned
Sunday after spending a few
days with home folks at Lur-
ich, Va.
Miss Agnes Sutherland has
returned to her home after
spending several months at
Radford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guss Steele,
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Raines
motored to Dungannon Sunday
for the ball game.
y ~
Mrs Sarah A. Rose has re-
turned FIRM Clinc'lc., and re-
ports that her I, ether, Sam
Rose, is still. very ill
Messrs Wilmorrell Walker
and Jimmie Skeen nave gone
to spnd arorher year at Emory
;ca Henry college.
i X =
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Priode.
Paul Raines and other motored
to Fremont to the show Sat-
urday night.
See Foreign Devils" star
ring Tim Cody, at the Amuzu
theatre Friday and Saturday
nights.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-06-14
Correspondents Wanted

The Herald wants a CORE
spondent in every school dis
trict in this county. If you
want your community repre-
scented in The Herald. get in
;ouch with the publisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
All.Wool Blankets, 400

All.Wool Blankets, 400
- rairs--seconds of S7.8s 10 $40 blankets; satin
hound ends tan and grey plaids only.
Remnants Pajama Check
12lac I'd.
Ward wide. bieached paiamA check; remnantS
OF Zoe grade. For underwear. palamas, infants'
dresses. etc,
Part.linen Toweline, &c yd.
ia Inches wide Absorbent quality very dur.
able.
unbleached Muslin, lOc yd.
10 inches vide. Remnant lengths suitable for
sheets. pilloweases. mattress covers. etc.
Fancy Pieces, lOc en-.
Odds and ends. s0a pieces. Including .earfs
centres. towels, napkins. etc. Formerly ssc
10 bnc,
Tapestry Tracking, 4oc yd.
Far stairway or hall, ~ inches wide Attrac@
tive ali-over desigus.
Curtain Marquisctte. lac yd.
IN inehea wide. short lengths At Ice Grade,
Al white.
M.ln. Printed Percule. Tic yd.
0ead Quality, Pretty patterns Tor house isasAs
ana thiidFens wear, Washable cellars
Faiais Reyai~~Dawnstalrs stare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08

80 Costume Slips, 1888
s29S 10 $33a values. Slips Of Milo sheen and
ray0n. street shades
Childrcn's Boomers, 30c
Striped sateen; reinforced seats; sixes 10 10
years
Handmade Porto Rican Gowns
7Oc
Embroidered nainaook and muslin. white and
e0i0rs.
Broadcloth Smocks, Sc
Plain coIors-~rose. green, lavender. blue. Long
sleeves sixes 30 10 ~.
Silk Ponece Dresses, 2.98
Trimmed with contrasting eoisra. Pockets and
drawn work. Sizes 80 10 a.
April Numbers of Jewel
Records, s for 100
included In the aais tomorrow are many Ropa.
lar hits.
Mems Athletic Union Suits, .3Sc
Checked dimity, plain white and
eoiored stripes. Sizes 30 10 ~. slight
irreguiars.
Faiais Hoyal~~Downstaiss stare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08

Garter Brassicrcs, 29c
Odd lot reduced for quick clearance.
Cirdlcs and Stcp.ins, 60c
Reduced from ~ so. 81 and even higher prices.
Discontinued styles Wonderful qualities; most"
iy small aires.
Odd Lot Of COrsctlets, Soc
small sises only. Various styles and kinds; all
reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08
! RurSon Hose, bQc

Womcn's RurSon Hose, 69c
Might seconds. Scrviecahle sllk and raven
hosei scanned bach. In beige, French nude,
grey. gunnsetai. etc. Sises ga to 10.
Hosiery for the Family, l9c
firsts and srrcsulars Of ssc 10 sSe qualities
Namen's~~iisie ar isle and rayun: men's-~plaln
ana fancy Kinds; ehildrens-~9s or full length:
Infants socks and long hose. Good range Of
alseA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-08

Boudoir Slippers. 3.S5
IS pairs quilted satin D'Orssys: opera heel;
turned sole; pretty colors. OF well known make.
Second Floor
Satin Boudoir Slippers, 1.T
50 pairs OF quilted satin Shippers leather soles
and heels Silk pompons. Very attractive
Second Floor
Rayon Boudoir Slippers, 1.67
BEST Ever" make: best quality rayon; soft
leather soies; padded heels; pompons; in
pretty shades-rose. blue, black.
II White Bread Boxes, Nc
White enamel finish: slightly marred; were 7Sc;
roll and fat top styles
Fourth Floor
Fancy Wall Pockets, 43c
Fancy chin. wall pockets; some with cherry
blossoms in luster finish
Fourth Floor
Sale! Candlesticks. 2 for 17c
Nicely designed candiestiek. with brass holders
Slightly marred.
Fourth Floor,
China Cream Pitchers, 17c
Painted cream pitchers, with luster. Band and
other decorations.
lFo.rth Floor
[ Fireless Cooker, 16.05
5000 grew enamel finish: douhIe.weil style.
Complete. Slightly marred.
tFomh Floor
New Easy" Washer, 1850
slightly marred washers; SlSs values: in new
condition; copper tub; standard wrinser.
(roarth Floor
$50 Electric Irons, 1.S0
6.lh guaranteed electric irons-colored handles
and heel rests. Slightly marred.
(Fourth Floor,
Bird Cage Standards, LIS
Fancy painted bases and stands. Slightly mar.
red but usable. Only six.
Fourth Floor
| Acorn Gas Range, 1895
S-ss full porcelain ranse-l6neh oven and
hroiler. Utility drawer.
Fourth Floor,
@5.05 Kitchen Tables, 200
Slightly imperfect tables-white enamel bases
and porcelain tops Drawer.
Fourth Floor
| Standard Gas Range. 31.5O
Regular $500 Spisshei style. fine quality range
-l6-inch and hroiier. Perfect.
tFourth Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26

Secretary Hoover. Republican nomi-
nee for President. propped the door to
his ONCE open this afternoon and tent
an attentive ear to the buzzing of the
presidential bees at the Democratic
camp at Houston. as reproduced by the
radio.
Although he did not allow the noise
of the loud speaker to divert him Sc
riously from his customary routine as
the presidential nominee and Secretary
of Commerce, he paused frequently to
listen in on the opening of the con-
vention by the opposing political fore
eS in the Texas city.
To observers 1t was plain that Hoover
was just as interested In the doings
of the Democrats as he had been in the
activities of the convention which chose
him as the Republican standard bearer.
Give Up Front Pages.
Hoover and his party leaders are only
too willing to drop out of the lime
light for a few days and grant 10 the
Democrats the full attention of the
press. The Secretary'S assistants an
that newspaper men could ex-
pect little news at Hoover's Office during
the Houston convention, and Chairman
Work Of the Republican national COM
mittee added that he thought that 1t
would be the courteous thing to let the
Democrats have their fling on the front
pages.
In accordance with this policy. DR..
Work today Cancelled his regular morn
ng conference with newspaper men and
cIsied himself with departmental rou-
line at his Office in the Interior Build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
COOLIDGE ACCEPTS
BASS RESIGNATION
Officer Was Convicted of Vio-
Iating Army Rule, Following
Liquor Seizure.

The resignation of Capt. j. Leland
Bass, Quartermaster Corps, stationed at
Selfridge Field, Mich, was accepted
today by the President for the good
OF the service" Prohibition officers In
recent months found liquor in ship
mcnt of household goods Capt. Bass
sent from Chicago to Selfridge Field.
Capt. Bass was tried last Winter by
court-martial on charges OF violating
the ninety-fifth article Of war. conduct
unbecoming an oificer and found guilty
on 4 of 10 counts.
The findings of the court. however,
have never been officially presented TO
the War Department for action. 1t was
said today. Capt. Bass was veteran
OF as years service. At his trial he
pleaded that the liquor, which was
from Government supplies. had been
placed In his household effects by some
one else and that he knew nothing Of
1t.
The officer gained recognition dur
ing the World War and was known as
the Admiral of the Rhine" because
he commanded boat transportation in
Germany after the war.
Bass Is from the District Of Columbia
and served In the ranks Of the Infantry
and Cavalry from June, 1899, to June,
1916. During the World War he served
first as first lieutenant In the Illinois
National Guard and then as major
of Field Artillery. National Army. In
July. 1920, he was appointed captain
In the Quartermasteg Corps Of the
Regular Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
HOOVER LISTENS AS DEMOCRATS
OPEN CONVENTION AT HOUSTON
Party Leaders Confer With Nominee, but
All Decline to Break Onto
Front Pages.

ing. Attaches at Republican headquer-
ters took advantage of the lull in CT
fetal activities to hsgin the transfer
of national campaign offices from the
Munsey Building to the new Barr Build
ing. on the west side of Farragut square,
An entire floor of this building has been
leased for the campaign.
Hoovers morning was given politi-
cal flavor By the visits of several PROM
inent Republicans, including Senator
James r. Robinson of Indiana, James
w. Good. who has been offered the
Western manag of the Hoover
Curtis campaign: Walter Brown, As
sistant Secretary of Commerce: William
H. Hill, pre- convention Hoover manager
in New York State, and Senator Reed
Smoot of Utah.
Predicts Sweeping Victory.
Senator Robinson came out of Hoo
vers Office with a prediction that the
Republican ticket will "Sweep the coun-
try next November. and carry Indiana
by at least 10000 majority"
Herbert Hoover is one of the bess
qualified men ever nominated for PreSi-
dent" Senator Robinson said, His
great record of achievement is such as
to inspire every man and woman and
child In America. His wide experience
has given him an intimate knowledge of
government from every viewpoint.
He understands thoroughly the ur-
gent need for constructive farm relief
in this country, and ] am confident he
will cooperate to the full extent OF his
ability in bringing about en- effective
solution OF the agricultural problem"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
SEEKNTORT|ON|ST
IN DEATH OF YOUTH
Chicago Father and Police
Hunt Writer of $50, 900 De-
mand for Harvard Student.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 26.-Nettleton Neff,
Chicago capitalist. revealed today that
he is cooperating with Boston police
in a search for an extortionist who at
tempted to take advantage Of the dis
appearance of Mr.. Neff'S son, William
Wayne Neff, junior at Harvard, whose
body was found hanging from tree
near Stonington, Mass, two weeks aft
er he had disappeared. The youth ap-
parently had taken his own life.
When Mr.. Nef~ returned to Chicago
last week, he said he found two letters
awaiting him, one demanding $4,000
for his sons ransom and the second de-
claring that his failure TO meet this
demand had resulted In his sons death.
The first letter was postmarked at BoS-
ton, June II, the day the body was
found. Mr. Neff said he was convinced
the letters were sent by some one at
tempting to take advantage Of the
youths disappearance.
Nef was asked to appear at State
and Washington streets, Boston, last
Sunday, bringing with him a box con-
tanning the money. Then followed in
structionS for taking the money to q
place where it was to be left. The Sec
ond letter, postmarked June 18 from
Boston, said the kidnapers had plan
ned to wait until July 4. but had tired
of waiting" and had killed the youth.
1t also referred to three previous threat
ening letters which Mr.. Neff said ne
had not received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
PROCTOR ANALYSIS
TEDIOUS PROCESS
EmbaIming Fluid Makes
Problem OF Finding Stomach
Contents Difficult.

The investigation of the suicide at
tempt of Jonn Cline Proctor, executed
with two others last Friday for the
Staying of Policeman Leo w. K. Busch,
centered again today in the ONCE OF
the District chemist, Aubrey V. Fuller,
who Is making an analysis OF the con-
tents of Proctor's stomach.
Analysis OF several tablets found In
an envelope among Proctors effects at
the Jail was completed today and the
District chemist submitted his official
report to inspector Henry q. Pratt,
chief Of detectives, showing that the
tablets were aspirin and a sleep-pro-
ducing drug. as was indicated yester-
day.
The analysis of the contents Of the
stomach, however. Is meeting with I'M
expected obstacles. The presence of a
powerful embalming fluid. composed
largely of forma!dehyde and aluminium
sulphate. in addition to an almost
countless number of organic chemicals,
has complicated the analysis Separa-
ton of this complex aggregate into
parts which will show definite chemical
reactions for the drugs sought is prov
ing a long and tedious process.
It is regarded as likely today that
no action viii be taken by the police
If 1t Is found that the drug was Snug
gled to Proctor by his friends. Exam
inaticn of the legal codes, 1t is said,
has disclosed no law which has been
violated. The drug is not covered by
the narcotic laws and there il no law
against the smuggling of medicines to
prisoners. This Is entirely matter
of jail regulation. according to the
police.
Although the police have been work
ing on the theory that the drug was
smuegled In, they also are considering
the theory that Proctor obtained the
drug over long periods from the prison
physicians and boarded 1t In desper-
ate effort TO cheat the electric chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
SHOE-BILL STORK, RARE BIRD
OF SUDAN, JOINS ZOO FAMILY
Gift of ChrysIer Believed Last
of Kind Which viii Come to
United States.
Native to SWamps of Africa
Lives on Fish Alone, SWaI-
lowing Them Whole.

A shoe-hiIl stork, one OF the rarest
and most costly birds In the world, was
added 70 the collection at the National
Geological Park yesterday.
This bird came 10 the Zoo as a gift
from Walter p Chrysler OF Detroit and
was accompanied from New YORK ny
special attendant 1t Is probably the
last bird Of this species which ever VII
come to the United States, according To
DIR. William M. Mann, Zoo director.
The shoe bill--aIgO known as the
whalehead and the abou~rnarkuD--
stands about feet high and has a bill
about the size and shape OF large
wooden shoe. IL Is entirely fish eater.
gobbIinR down whole flsh one after the
1thef On It's trip from Africa II con-
sunled nearly 100 pounds Of tish.
Only one Of these birds has been seen
before in Washington and only two In
the United States. One was brought
back from West Africa two years ago
by the Smithsonian ChrysIer expedi~
ton. but died after about year In cap
tiVity
The value of these birds is estimated
a. aoout 5000 zach but 1t Is almost
impossible 10 obtain them a. any price.
There are nov on three small hocks
lnhabltlng the reBiOte9 swamps 81 the
Sudan The sndaness government has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
FIREWORKS BLAST
AT PLANT KILLS 4
Cause of Explosion, in Which EN-
ployes Lose Lives, Is
Undetermined.
~ ne assoelated Press.

By me Associated Press.
THOMPSOEvILLE, Conn. June 90
Four employees were killed today when
building owned by the New England
Fireworks Manufacturing Co.. on Brain
ard road. blew up
Other employees claimed there was a
fifth man tn the party near the shed
al the time Officials were checking
the report.
One man said he saw an automobile
containing three boys and two men
drive up toward the building shortly
before the explosion
The known dead are: Joseph Anal
lotti. IL years old: his brother John, II:
Rosario SaTno, As years old, and Will
Lam Dorenki, 10 years old
The cause Of the explosion has not
been determined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
DEATH Of SHERIFF
IS HELD ACCIDENT
Corone?'s Jury AbsoIves
RaiIWaynen following Fatal
Crash on Benning Road.

A verdict of accidental death was
returned by coroner's jury today at
an inquest at the District morgue into
the death of Philip Sheriff. So years old
1884 Colorado avenue. who was instant
ly killed yesterday when his truck was
struck by a one-man street car. knocked
rs feet and then struck second car
going in an opposite direction.
Sheriff, who owned farm on Ben
ming road northeast, was making a
left turn from Benning road into the
private driveway In front Of 3448 Ben
ming road. when the truck was struck
King of Seat Pleasant. Md.
Railway Men Summoned.
The truck was pushed down the track
for rs feet, police say, where 1t was
struck by another car, operated by
Motornan Roy Cameron Of the
Fifteenth and II streets car barn. The
truck was crushed between the two cars.
King, Cameron and Conductors
Fletcher C. Beall, 7i6 street northeast,
and Leonard r. Peacock, 1906 Maryland
avenue northeast, were summoned TO
appear at the inquest.
Service on the line was tied up for
40 minutes while the tracks were beng
cleared Oh Inc WI6Ekak6.
Sheriff was a member OF an old and
prominent family, the land on which
his farm was located having been deed
ed to his ancestors by Lord Baltimore
He and one brother, Clement Shsrtn.
had operated adjoining farms.
Sheriff recently had sold his farm TO
the Potomac Electric Power Co, MEM
bers of his family said. and was pre-
pairing to retire at the end OF the sea
son. The farm Is adjacent to the Ben
ming power plant Of the electric com
pany.
Funeral Tomorrow.
Sheriff Is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Walter Ann Sheriff: daughter. MRS
Helen Mohler, who Is seriously III al
the home of her parents: another
brother. George B. Sheriff OF Phila-
deiphia, and sister. Mrs. Isabel s.
Young, of this city.
Funeral services viii be held at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon In All
Souls Memorial Church, conducted by
the Rev. H. H Sterrett. Burial prob
ably will be In Rock Greek Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
NEW CH|LDREN'S
HOME IS PLANNED
Structure to Cost $50, 900
viii Take Place of Pres
sent Institution.

The Childrens Country Home is TO
have a new establishment that will be
built at a cost of $4,000, it was an
nounced today.
The site was not made public, but is
was said that the institution is eX-
pected to be partly completed by Fall,
tract on Grant road. IN Rock Creek
Park. is 10 oe sold and the proceeds
turned in toward the new institution.
The plans were made known through
Mrs. Joseph H. Hines. president of the
board Of trustees. A constantly in
CreaSlng need for & Children's conva-
Iescent home is responsible for the prof.
ect. and under the arrangement now
contemplated the home will be Kept
open the entire year. instead Of through
the Summer mouths. as at present
A statement from the board IN con-
nection with the project said: The
Children's Hospital, through its medical
staff and officials. has long felt the need
OF a home where conValeScent children
may be given proper medical care and
hsalthful surroundings necessary for
their full recovery" adding that 1t has
been found that little patients after
leaving the hospital, have been unable
fully to regain their health in homes
where proper attention could not be
given.
The hene has just opened for the
present season. TO continue through
July. August and September Thirty
children. recommended to the home
board by charitable organizations and
private practitioners. can be accommo-
Gated at a time in the present quarters.
Fifteen children have been admitted TO
the hcme this year.
Last Summer los children were adj
n,itted. A trained nurse. with two as
s.s.ants, is IL charge and child special
lists of this city donate their services
Also the home continues 70 care Tor
some of its wards through the Winter,
supplying milk and proper food. where
hone conditions are unfavorable.
Under the new plan the home VIII
care for 500 children during the year
To aid in raising funds for the new
structure the home will cooperate with
the Children's Hospital. the Child We'll
fare Society and another charitable or
eanization in the conduct OF git
shop" beginning next Fail. Various ar
ticles viii be placed on sale in the shop,
the proceeds to go to the participating
organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
REQUESTS QUASHING
OF ISLANDER SUIT
Couzsns Files Reply to $500, 900
Case by Citing Congressional
Immunity.
F.oa Yesterdays $50 Edition of The Star.

Free, Yesterdays $50 Edition Of The Star.
Senator Couzens of Michigan today
asked the District Supreme Court to
ouash the service Of summons on
him in the $500, 900 SANDER suit filed
against him June 4 by Howe p. Cocn-
ran. tax expert.
Through Attorneys Joseph E. Davies.
Franklin d Jones and Raymond Beebe.
the Senator say that the summons was
issued and served. June and that the
SEVENTEEN session Of Congress adjourn
Cd May 70, and that Senators and Rep
resentatives are granted immunity from
service In ciyi1 actions while going TO
and returning from sessions Of their re-
spactive houses.
He also Says the alleged slanderous
remarks were made IN speech on the
floor of the Senate and such statements
BIZ Senators may not be questioned IN
other places. He declares the words
were not spoken at any other time or
place than IN the Senate on April IL.