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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
OHIO PENITENTIARY
HAS new 0. HENRY
Literary Ability Wins Con-
vict a Pardon.

Columbus, Ohio.-Another o. Hen
~ has been discovered behind the
drab, gray walls of Ohio state peni-
Tertiary.
He is John r. Murphy, a former
soldier, whose adeptness with the pen
has won him a pardon.
Murphy, or "Murph," as he is
known by prison guards, was sent up
for ten years for a robbery at Ma
rion, Ohio.
In 1898 the far famed o. Henry
whose real name was w. S. Porter,
began his literary career behind these
same walls.
Like o. Henry, Murphy developed
a craving to write.
"When came here" he said, Il
thought over the folly of my past
life.
Realizes Folly.
Il realized how hopeless 1t was.
and since had an itch to write !
decided to satisfy it, trying meantime
to do something useful.
II had never written anything, but
I always felt that could turn out
magazine stories.
81 took a correspondence course in
English and studied every book
could get my hands on.
"Warden Thomas was good enough
to assign me to night duty in the
library so would have time to write.
II do not write easily. 1t Is real
labor for me, but like it.
Naturally, when checks for my
stories began to come in | was great
ly encouraged"
Murphy has made $1,000 since he
was imprisoned. Although he has
never been within thousands of miles
of a battlefield, he writes war stories
so realistically that hundreds of read
ers believed him a battle SCARED vet
eran.
Thinks Him Soldier.
His publisher, writing to Warden
Thomas. expressed the belief that
Murphy was World war veteran, and
said:
Judging from his stories the man
was soldier in every sense of the
word, and he must have gone through
some of the worst campaigns in the
A. e. f."
In communication to the state pa
role board Murphy admitted that his
past life did not entitle him to any
consideration and called himself @
plain, unvarnished fool"
Before entering the prison Murphy
was in the army, but was arrested for
desertion and forgery and sentenced
to Mcneil island, off San Francisco.
He. escaped from there and was re-
captured and sentenced to Leaven-
worth. He was sentenced to the Ohio
prison in 1923.
Murphy has been writing under the
name of Burt Stokes and is hailed
here as another o. Henry. Some in
sist he is better than the famed Hen
ry. He has developed an exceptional
talent and is capable of drawing an
extremely subtle, humorous and thrill
ing plot.
Upon receipt of Murphy's plea for
parole, the state clemency board
forwarded it to Gov. Vic Donahey
with favorable recommendation.
The governor, convinced that q man
with Murphys honest earning power
will go straight" issued parole.
In convict life Murphy is known as
No. 52410.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture.)
One reason why hamburg steak is
so popular Is that 1t can be quickly
cooked, in individual portions, but a
more important reason Is probably
that when 1t is properly cooked the
fine flavor of broiled meat can be OBJ
tanned from cuts which are not ten
der enough to cook rs steaks. Many
people think hambu. : steak is tastier
If little onion flavor Is added to The
ground meat, or served with the meat
cakes, or both Another good flavor
with hamburg steak is bacon. The H.
lstration shows how you can wrap
each oortion with slice of bacon,
fasten Nth skewer, and then broil
and serve with onion.
Here's a recipe from the bureau of
home economics:
Broiied Steak on Onion Rings.
2 cups ground lean tbs. chopped pars-
raw beef ley
cup soft fine bread tsp. onion Juice
crumbs " tsp salt
Z strips bacon S tsp. pepper
slices Spanish on ! tbs. water
Ion, VI inch thick
Lay the slices of onion in but
tered shallow baking dish. Pour over
them two tablespoonfuls Of melted but.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FOR FUMIGATING
Recently Found to Be High.
ly Toxic to Insects.

Ethylene oxide is fumigant not hith-
erto used for DISCRIMINATING insects,
but recently discovered by the United
States Department of Agriculture to
be highly toxic to certain species.
Those commonly infesting stored food
products, clothing, and furniture can
be easily killed by the vapors OF
ethylene oxide in concentrations that
can be used without danger from fire
and that are not dangerous to human
beings. Clothes moths, carpet beetles,
rice weevils, saw-toothed grain beetles,
Indian meal moths, red-legged ham
beetles, and flour beetles all succumbed
to this new fumigant when it was used
experimentally for period Of 20 hours
in the proportion of ! pound or
ethylene oxide to 1000 cubic feet of
space.
For commercial fumigation work 1t
Is, however, recommended that the
fumigant be used at double this guam
tity per 1000 cubic feet of space. Com
parative tests indicated that the
vapors of ethylene oxide are some
what more toxic to stored-product In
sects than are those of carbon disul-
fide and about thirty times as toxic
as those of carbon tetrachloride.
Owing to its low boiling point
ethylene oxide is effective at compare
lively low temperatures, ranging from
GO degrees to IS degrees Fahrenheit. 1t
has excellent powers of penetration.
Insects buried in overstuffed furniture,
sealed in packages of cereals, and
buried in jars of grain were killed
with ease. No deleterious effect was
noticeable when the commercial dosage
of the fumigant was used for "A hours
on commodities, foodstuifs Of various
types, clothing, furniture, and metals.
Such foodstuffs as nut meats and dried
fruits were unaffected, and no foreign
taste or odor was observable after
removal from the fumigation chamber.
No LIQUID foods were treated.
Preliminary tests in vacuum fuml-
CATION tank show that ethlyene oxide
can be successfully used for this type
of fumigation.
Seeds for planting purposes, how
ever should not be fumigated with
ethylene oxide, since the vapors serl-
ously affect the termination.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Potassium Ray Found;
Stronger Than Radium's

Berlin.-Discovery of rays from
potassium, which he says are more
penetrating than those from radium.
Is announced by the physicist, Prof.
Werner Kolhoerster of the Federal
Techno-Physical institute here.
The fact that potassium is radio
active has been known to physicists.
Professor Kolhoerster says, and they
know also that IT emitted rays known
as beta emanations But the activity
he found is something different.
While making tests Of minerals that
stretched in the shape of layers along
the bottom of a mine near Strasshurg
he detected very intense rays, described
as gamma emanations. Experiments
caused him to believe that these rays
were reaching him after penetrating
blue rock salt, which he says radium
rays do not pass through.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
A Sour.
Stomach

In the same time 1t takes dose Of
soda to bring little temporary relief
of gas and sour stomach, Phillips
Milk of Magnasla has acidity complete
Y checked, and the digestive organs
NIL tranqulized. Once you have tried
this form of relief you will cease to
worry about your diet and experience
new freedom in eating.
This pleasant preparation Is just as
good for children, too. Use 1t when
ever coated tongue or fetd breath
signals need of sweetener. Physi-
clans viii tell you that every spoon
full of Phillips Milk OF Magnesia neu-
tralizes many times its volume in acid.
Get the genuine, the name Phillips Is
Important. limitations do not act the
same!
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
"Heat Lovers" Cause
Bad Flavor in Milk

Richmond, Va.-A source for bad
favors in milk, that does not seem
ingly endanger health, however un
pleasant to the palate and bad for
the milkman's business, was an
nounced at the meeting of the Society
of American Bacteriologists here re
Gently.
This source is bacteria known under
the name of "heat lovers" because
they terminate only In considerable
heat. If pasteuriZing containers In a
dairy have to stand more than thirty
minutes waiting for milk. the heat
lovers may develop, SO fast do they
grow.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Planned Oysters

Allow six to eight oysters to each
serving. Pick over carefully to re-
move any bits Of shell and drain
thoroughly. Melt two tablespoonfuIs
Of butter in heavy frying pan, add
two dozen oysters, sprinkle lightly
with salt, pepper and paprika and
cook for six or eight minutes. or until
heated through and until the edges
curl Serve on thin slices of buttered
tonst and garnlsh with sprigs of pars
ley and slices Of sweet pickle
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

Mending a Carpet

When carpet has to be rejoined,
after taking out Il worn width, the
usual unsightly ridge can be avoided
If the following method Is employed.
First match the patterns, then turn
the carpet over and sew each edge
with buttonhole stitching, using car
pet (naX) thread. Then draw the
pieces together firmly by overseeing
the buttonhole stitching. The seam
will be perfect and quite ridgeless.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

middle Of large Kitchen. The l.
shape is especially good, as it pro-
vides storage for articles constantly
in use near the water taps and in
creases the top surface available. In
a kitchen planned by the bureau of
home economics, sink like this was
placed within easy reach of the re.
frigerator and the kitchen cabinet, so
that the centers for food preparation.
cooking and serving are brought close
together, leaving one side of the room
for rest corner and play place Cor
children, who must often be in the
kitchen while the mother is busy at
work.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Paper Detects Gas Leaks

Testing house pipes and street mains
for gas leaks is expected to be safer
and more effective with the aid of a
specially prepared, sensitive paper,
says Popular Mechanics Magazine. 1t
is of an absorbent variety like filter
or litmus paper, and is chemically
treated so that when flow of gas
comes in contact with 1t it's color
is conspicuously changed.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
COldS/
At first sign of a cold. take R-Em -
NATURES REMEDY-the lax II A
alive that thoroughly cleans
your intestines. It is the one
quick way to get relief and H. >,.C,.r
guard your health. Mild. IO'NuOhb
safe. purely vegetable. TOMORROW
pleasant y ALRIGHT
For Sale at All Druggists
Great Salt Lake Contracts
For Sale at All Druggist.

Great Salt Lake Contracts
Scientists say that the photography
of the surrounding country shows
clearly that the basin occupied by
Great Salt Lake is one of many left
by the drying up of large Pleisto-
Gene lake, which has been called Lake
Bonneville. Well defined wave-cut
cliffs and terraces show two dis
tinct shore lines Of this early lake,
one the bonneville shore line,"
about 1000 feet above the present
lake, and the other the "Provo shore
line" about 625 feet higher than the
present lake.-Pathfinder Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
When Wur
Children Cry
for 1t

There Is hardly a household that
hasn't heard of Castoria AT least five
million homes are never without it. II
there are children in your family
there's almost daily need of it's com.
fort. And any night may find you very
thankful there's bottle in the house
Just few drops, and that collie OF
constipation is relieved; or diarrhea
checked. A vegetable product; baby
remedy meant for young folks. Castoria
is about the only thing you have ever
heard doctors advise giving to infants
Stronger medicines are dangerous to a
tiny baby, however harmless they may
be to grown-ups. Good old Castoria
Remember the name, and remember
to buy it. 1t may spare you sleep.
less, anxious night. 1t is always ready,
always safe to use; in emergencies, or
for everyday ailments. Any hour of the
day or night that Baby becomes fret.
full, or restless. Castoria was never
more popular with mothers than it Is
Today. Every druggist has it,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Scalloped Kidney Beans
Are ALWAYS Delicious

The dark red dried beans known
as kidney beans" have delicious
and characteristic flavor brought out
by soaking and slow cooking They
can be baked, after soaking, much as
navy or pea beans are cooked says the
bureau of home economics, and If to-
mato juice is used rather than water,
they will be extra good.
lib kidney beans 70 cup diced salt
2 cups tomato juice pork
1 medium sized X teaspoon salt
onion
Wash tile beans WE'LL cover with
water, and soak overnight. In the
morning cook them in sailed water
until tender but not broken. Brown
the pork with the onion in an iron
skillet, add the beans and tomato
juice. Heat to the boiling point and
pour into shallow baking dish. Cook
in the oven unit, the tomato has
thfckened. Serve from the dish in
which cooked.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
IN Few
s. s. Little 8
dS.>bsD 5x0l
DplG,::S.s;,Y GssoT
49, ~
AN ABANDONED CLAIM

The Lawyer-Yes, you have per
fectly good cause of action for breach
Of promise, and, of course, the defend.
ant will have the privilege of appear
ing In court and making his defense.
The Client-If he's goin' to show up
there's nothin' dom. l don't want to
show the world what poor fish I've
hooked.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
rhinestone beads, silver beads and Sc
quins are worn, some so solidly bead
ed as to give fabric-like appearance,
Sweater Suit Is HANDY

A decidedly smart little sweater suit
for either town or country wear con-
sists of a bright blue-plaited skirt.
with sweater and cardigan to match
The cardigan has narrow band OF
gray krimmer around the neck and
down the two fronts, which adds i'm.
mensely to the becomingness Of the
costume.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

herself how quickly, easily, and harm
lessly the. bowels Of babies and chill
dren are cleansed, regulated, given
tone and strength by product which
has proved it's merit and reliability
to do what is claimed for 1t to mil
lieSfy of mothers in over fifty years
of Steadily increasing use.
AS mothers find out from using 1t
how children respond to the gentle
influence of California Fig Syrup by
growing stronger, sturdier and more
active daily they simply have to tell
other mothers about it. That's one of
the reasons for it's overwhelming
sales of over four million bottles a
year.
A Western mother, Mrs. Neal M.
Todd, 17O1 West 9th St., Oklahoma
City, Okla, says: "When my son,
Neal, was three years old he began
having constipation. I decided to
give him California Fig Syrup and in
few days he was all right and
looked fine again. This pleased me
so much that I have used Fig Syrup
ever since for all his colds or little
upset spells. 1t always stops his
trouble quick, strengthens him, makes
him eat"
Always ask for California Fig
Syrup by the full name and see that
the carton bears the word "Cali-
fornia." Then you'll get the genuine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
As Advertised

The Renter-Say, you, you told me
the room you rented to me commanded
n fine view and find II opens on
light shaft.
The Agent-That's right. The
Scrupeigh couple live across the shaft
and they put up some Of the hest.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
AROUND THE HOUSE

Use silk thread for basting velvet to
prevent parking it.
1t Is better to have too little than
too much furniture in q room.
If meat is tough, cooking II In to.
mato juice will help make II tender
If you wish to iron a rough-drl gar
ment in hurry, darpen II will, hot
water, roll II tightly in u cloth aud
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Corrected

"Clorine," said her mistress, "Ive
heard about your hard luck and Pm
terribly sorry"
'Oh. yes, ma'am, but OATS his hahd
luck"
"Why, vast your husband killed In
a railroad accident?"
"Oh, yes, ma'am, but OATS his hahd
luck-not mlne."-American Legion
Monthly.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Bandit Returns Funds

Acapulco, MeXicu.-J. Calderon, a
famous local rebel chief, has earned
for himself a reputation for scrup-
ulous honesty. He invariably returns
money obtained from public offices in
the towns he raids. He considers such
money "borrowed' for the cause.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Compensation

She-Jack, l was wrong to treat
you the way did. You'll forgive me.
won't you. for being so angry with
you all last week?
He-Sure That's all right saved
S22 while we weren't on speaking
terms.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Old Trolley Cars
as Resort Cottages

Benton HarbOr. Mich.-J. j.
Bachunas, proprietor OF the
Tabor resort, romantic spot
on the st. Joseph river six miles
east Of here, announces that he
has purchased old interurban
cars and expects TO convert them
into summer cottages.
At least six of the huge inter.
urbans have been In service
twenty years Oh the run from
Benton Harbor to Eau Clnire.
Indian Lake and .JOwugiac.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Orally Speakinp

First Real Estate Buyer-Though
his property isn't much, must admire
him for his candidness In his business
dealings.
Second Real Estate Buyer-Why the
admiration?
First Real Estate Buyer-Well, If
he sells you a lot that Is under wa
ter, he'll give you pair of oars free.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

Paris approves the black lace. black
tulle and other black evening gown.
Milady livens 1t by adding gay MORE,
crepe, kid or novelty slippers in lip
stick red, bright purple or green. Sun
burn shade of hosiery Is correct.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Could Say That Much

llub-This article says that WON
ems feet are growing bigger. DO you
believe It?
Wife Well, at any rate, women are
proving more and more their ability
10 I'll mems shoes.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
An Oblipinp Son

Father-Well, when | was young |
never had marbles. Didn't even know
the game.
Son-Give me some money, father,
and since you are living with me m
teach you the game.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Up Against II

Judge-Why did you knock down
the semapfure?
Green Motorist- Well your honor, |
didn't know whether TO run to The
right of 1t or to the left of 1t, so to
play safe ran over II.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Beaded pre..e. in Yopu.

Maybe you wonder whether you
can smartly wear beaded dress for
this winters formal occasions? You'll
find that beaded dresses are again
being seen in numbers. Crystal and
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Marked Down Arc

Neutrality-suspicious. long have you
known that girlf
Carrington-.Judgine by her figures
u her age ] have known her longer
than she has known herself.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Getting Back at Hubby

Benham-When woman says
that she doesn't care how she looks,
1t is time to send for the doctor.
Mrs. Benham-But, If the doctor
is married man, he won't care.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Outdoor Exercine

Doctor-Your wife needs outdoor ex
ercise.
llusbnnd-But she won't go out ;
what am to do?
Doctor-Give her plenty of money
for shopping.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

years she worked
in misery. She was
all rundown, nerv-
Gus, had aches and
pains and no Ape
tite. / was taking
Lydia q. Pinkham's
V e g G t a b | e COM
pound with good
results SO she de-
cided to try it. Be
fore she had taken
two bottles her ap-
Detito was better.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Wise Sparrows

Mayence, Franca-Sparrows here
before building nests wait for the an
nual rose carnival, then make their
homes with confetti picked up from
the streets.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

she was more cheerful and was able to
work. cannot praise your medicine
too highly. 1t is wonderful for mothers
and for daughters. It's surely "a
friend in need'."-MRs. l.. q. HALL,
223 Floral Avenue. Johnson City, N. Y.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

place IT on hot radiator or over the
oven while the iron is heating.
"As We sew We may rip" unless each
step of garment making is planned In
advance.
No matter how attractive hat may
be, its beauty Is lost If II Is not placed
On the head properly.
To encourage children TO care for
their own clothes. hooks in their ward
robes Should be within their reach,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
From Missouri

Enthusiastic Inventor Ito capitalst)
This. sir, Is an epoch-making ma.
chine.
Calm Capitalists It? All right |!
Let's see 1t make an epoch.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
Mechanical Optimism

Oh, keep on smiling every dayi
Arrange your face for glad display.
And strive. to keep from seeming sad,
TO look just like a dental ad.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
How Lovelyl

Sac Paulo, Brazil.-Policemen here
wear white spats over high, .black
boots. also long.tailed coats and Sam
Browne belts, with short swords.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

| II cannot sing the old songs"
| Az pensively / stood
! And brea thed sigh. some passerby
| Exclaimed. You never could"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

Millions now use Russ Ball Blue.
Makes clothes snowy white. Get the
genuine.-Adv.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

Life seems happy-when you have
almost lost it; and seized fast upon
II just in time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
EDEIIL,LIPS
u Milk
of NdagIesia
Visible Stars

The number Of stars that can he
seen by a person of average eyesight
Is only about 1000. The number Wis.,
ible through the telescope has been
estimated by J. e. Gore at 70.000,000
and by Professors Newcomb and
Young ut 100000,000
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

Unlcss you have faith in your abil-
ity yor can never win battle.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01

plump, round, rosy and robust, also
pimples and blotches are driven away.
Ali druggists, liquid and tablets.
Read this comment: 81 have never taken any
medicines that have proven SO good as DR..
Pierce's. I took the Golden Medical Discovery
stomach trouble and it was excellent and the
'Favorite Prescription when I had become
weak nervous and rundown. Mrs Minnie
Gullickson, 1906 E. Riverside Ave, Spokane.
Send 10c for trail pkg. to DR..
Pierce's Invalids Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
To Put On

needed flesh to enrich
the b1ood-take DR..
Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. By
restoring the normal ac-
ton of the stomach and
other deranged organs
and functions, it builds
the flesh up to a safe
and healthy Standard
promptly, pleasantly and
naturally. The weak,
enaciated, thin, pale and
puny, are made strong,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
FIND Friend
IN need"
Mother and Daughter Praise
Vegetable Compound

johnson City, N. Y. my daughter
was only 20 years old. but for two
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-03-01
HIS AERIAL

Sle-Why does MIR. Gossippe al.
ways have his nose I'm the air?
lle-Thats his aerial for receiving
news