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Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-12
HELLER TO MINNESOTA

R. A. Zeller, for nine year Sup ervisor of Tongass National Forest, with headquarters at Ketchikan, has been offered and has accept ed a similar position in Supervisor National Forest in the northern section of Minnesota, it was an- nounced by Assistant Regional Forester B. F. Heintzleman. No date has been fixed for him to assume his new duties, but it prob ably will be about the end of Au- gust says the Juneau Empire.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-12
NEW GOLF STYLES SUGGESTED

NEW GOLF STYLES SUGGESTED
 Golf balls were falling like hail Tuesday afternoon and evening up- on the local golf course. Two things were responsible for this phenome- non, the glorious weather and scores of men practicing diligently for the tournament which begins Sunday. It was suggested that the men wear, tin pants and trench hats as a safe ty measure when one of the runner ups was almost "beaned" by hot shot from off the wood of Warren Neil.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-12

Science of Trapping, S1.5O; Fox trapping, $50; Fur Buyers Guide, S2.50; Home Manufacture of Furs and Skins, S1.75; ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-12

Hearst and Fox News camera men are at present in Alaska for the purpose of taking sound pie lures of Alaskan life and wonders, acording to the Juneau Empire.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-12

Have you tried our Seattle Ice Cream? Dry ice-packed. Alaska Shop.
Evening star., 1931-04-23
Seven Tongues of Tallinn.

Long the pirates of the Baltic, then
the subject of the Kings of Denmark
and Sweden or bowing allegiance to
German barons, or conquered by Peter
the Great, it was not till 1918 that ES-
tonia and its capital, Tallinn, became
its own again. The top Of Tallinn is
Toompea, the great castle of the Mid
die Ages, which frowns on the city, but
lifts the visitor to see a wonderfully at
tractive city of gables, spires and cobble-
stones. Built on rock crag in 1919,
you can look down its massive steep
sides to the now tree-planted moat and
easily visualize the embattled past 1t
has known. The city was fortified in
the early fourteenth century, and its
old gates and wall remnants yet remain.
In Tallinn you can speak Russian, Ger
man. English, French, Swedish or Dam
ish, and be understood, though you
speak not Etonian. a
Evening star., 1931-04-23

Down.
/. Feminine name.
2. Green spot in desert.
8. Grasp.
4. City in Soviet Russia.
5. Saunter.
6. Genus Of crabs, lobster and shrimps.
7. Nodule in crystalline rock.
8. Animal.
9. Imprisonment
10. Installation address.
IL. Monarch
IL. Every one.
13. Let 1t stand.
81. Lacelike
25. Cereal grains.
q. Peculiarly
20. A member Of an indigenous race OF
Japan.
80. Garry supplies in lumber camp.
81. Feminine name.
80. Fasten: Scot.
33. Medicinal plant.
"a. Resounded.
IS. Rebounding.
81. Deepest within.
80. Harsh cry.
AZ. Fatal event.
43. A yaWn.
46. Mollusk with conical shell.
48. SaurelS
so. Formed into circle.
81. To climb.
So. Rigid.
SO. Masculine name.
81. Begone
SIS. Fruit OF the apple family.
So. Fishes eggs.
So. One OF tribe of Siouan Indians.
Evening star., 1931-04-23

ACROSS
!. Sway.
8. Strikebreaker.
Q. Ditches.
~ Healthy.
Is. Loyal.
as. One Of the United Greeks Eccl.
"a. Ridges.
"a. A fold.
1o. Belgian marble.
30. Reveals.
"a Anything.
23. Composition for street paving.
a.. Chinese society.
%. Chatter: dial. Eng.
40. Sharpened.
80. Loiter.
36. A standard Of judging.
3S. Wings.
30. Legumes.
20. Opposer.
d. Force.
d. Fastened.
~. Exodus.
Is. A tissue.
<T. Ballads.
-. A quick retort.
50. Twig.
81. Communed.
SO. Australian cry.
so. On the top.
81. Thump.
So. Correct.
SO. Give medicine.
81. Lohengrin's bride.
S. FTetfu.
66. Stone used in street paving.
81. Antlered ruminant.
Evening star., 1931-04-23
lie TIER OU 7
By Charles H. JOSEPH.


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Evening star., 1931-04-23

ANSWER TO YESTERDAYS PUZZLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
M'MAHON PRAISED
AND HIT AT HEARING
Witnesses Against Judges O. X.
Say He is Harsh Toward
Lawyers.

Witnesses for and against the con-
firmation of Judge John p. Mcmahon
for another term on the bench of
Police Court, were heard yesterday aft
ernoon by Senator King of Utah, chair
man Of the subcommittee in charge of
the nomination. Senator King an
nounced the subcommittee would en-
deavor to make a report tomorrow
after one more witness has been heard.
Most of the discussion over Judge
McMahon'S reappointment has had to
do with the question of whether the
judge Is harsh or arbitrary toward
counsel in court
The majority of those who testified
yesterday were supporting Judge Nc
Mahon, expressing confidence in his
ability and fairness. Those who testi-
fed to this effect included: Corporation
Counsel William w. Bride, Assistant
Corporation Counsel Stanley DeNeale,
John E. LaSkey, Charles W. Arth, Rich
Counsel w. A. Roberts, John Lewis
Smith. George E. Mcneil, James c.
Wilkes, George E. Sullivan and num-
Der of other attorneys.
Attorneys Albert Stern and Albert
Lyman, who appeared in opposition to
Judge Mcmahon at a previous meet
ing. cross-examined the judges sup
porterS yesterday and also presented
two more witnesses. James P. Farmer,
an attorney, told Senator King he re-
garded Judge Mcmahon as man of
ability and integrity, but thought he
was a poor judge.
Attorney George Gertman, secretary
of the District of Columbia Bar AS
ISOLATION, spoke in favor of the judges
confirmation and told of the associa-
ton meeting at which the reappoint-
ment was Endorsed. Attorney Edward
Thomas, who was an assistant cor
poration counsel at Police Court for
q number of years, Endorsed the re-
appointment of the judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
THREE RUN DOWN
IN CITY TRAFFIC
Two Men and Boy Treated at
Hospitals for Serious
Injuries.

Three persons were seriously injured
in traffic accidents last night.
Felix Sutton, 38 years old, of BIS
Maryland avenue northeast, received
severe head injuries and bruises to his
body when he was struck by an auto
mobile at Twelfth street and Maryland
avenue northeast. He was treated at
Casualty Hospital.
Did Not See Victim.
Gotthold Steinert, 3843 Twenty
ninth street, driver of the car, told
police Sutton was crossing the street
when he ran him down. Seinert said
ne did not see the man until he was
almost upon him.
Six-yearlold Emile Swami, 102
Seventh street southeast, also received
serious head injuries. and internal in
juries when he was struck by an auto
mobile while crossing the intersection
at Seventh and A streets southeast.
The child was taken to Casualty Hos
pital for treatment by Dominick Rosa,
629 New Jersey avenue. driver of the
car.
Man, SIS, Run Down.
Half an hour later, John Cavanaugh.
IS years old. of $50 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., was knocked down by an automo-
bile at Delaware avenue and B street
southwest.
He was treated at Casualty Hospital
for injuries to his head and numerous
cuts and bruises to his body.
Police said the automobile which
struck Cavanaugh was driven by Miss
Flora Steward.
None Of the drivers were held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
Measure Will Void Past As.
sessments for New
LevieS.
WORK WILL REQUIRE
A YEAR TO COMPLETE
President Also Approves Radio Re-
search Act and Exchange Of
Land on' Potomac River.

The new paving assessment law for
the District to replace the Borland act.
rendered ineffective by court decisions.
was signed by President Hoover yester-
day.
The law establishes a formula by
which city officials will have to con-
slider the shape, area and value of the
land being assessed, whereas the old
law required assessment of half the cost
OF a new street against the AUDITING
property on the front-foot basis only.
Assessments Cancelled.
Another effect of the measure Is 10
cancel all paving assessments of the
past three years in order to reassess
them under the new formula. This
will mean a lowering of assessments.
ana those who have already paid with
In that time will have the difference re-
funded to them. 1t will take the Dis
trict at least year, however, to work
out these refunds.
Under the new law the front-foot
assessment shall not exceed $3.50 per
linear foot; the total assessment shall
not exceed the number of square feet
In the lot multiplied by l per cent Of
the front-foot assessment; it shall not
exceed 20 per cent of the value Of the
land, and on unsubdivided property as
Sessments based on the square feet and
value shall not apply to the land lying
more than 100 feet back of the road
way.
Elliott Bill Signed.
The President late yesterday also
signed the Elliott bill for a radio re-
search laboratory to be established by
the Bureau Of Standards, which Is
authorized to acquire land and erect
building.
The third District bill signed by the
President authorizes an exchange of
land on the Virginia shore of the Po-
tomac River with the Rosslyn connect
ing railway so as to provide for an
underpass that will not interfere with
the memorial boulevard into Arlington
National Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
Marriage Licenses.

John e Dyer. "a, and Estell v. Pope, 10;
Clyde b. MarShsIl. IS Richmond We . and
Margaret NJ. Becker, 90 this city, Rev.
Charles Enders.
IS, Rev. j. T. Loeb.
Hapce. 80 Rev. Joseph r. SiZoo.
Clayton ID. Hooe %. and Mary E. Cooke.
20. Rev H. M. Hennig
Everard F. Tibbott, SO. Chestervlle Me
and Della p chatneid, So; Rev, Harvey b
Morris odoms, as. and Eva Jones. al; Rev.
Harold j. Davis. 80. Cortland. N, Y, and
Mary Lissfelt, 80, New York City; Rev. Allan
Lender Smith. 90, and Linnie Dixon. ~;
Glenn d. Risley,- 25. sayre, Pa. and
Beatrice Carpenter, 20, Wayerly, N. Y; Rev.
Philip Adeistein. 43, New York City. and
Rose Miller, 81. Baltimore, Md; Judge Rob-
Floyd EHsTTng q ga; and p Msqde WI
Rev. John c. Copnnhaver.
Samuel DameshsE. "a, and Rose Rudick 10
Lloyd Ca~ier. 81, and Naomi Jackson, %
Theodorc Pernstsin, 90, Bronx. N. Y, anc
Mary. Friedman. "a, Baltimore, Md; Rev
@. Silverstone. -
Asn e. both Il En- sRd v s' juds
G ssph osoomes IL, and Irene Brown. 20
Ashby I. Beavers, "a, and Elizabeth N
Frey. 10; Rev. II. A. Woonau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
REVISED PENSION
METHOD ADOPTED
Employees to Get Disability
Rating to Determine
Amount Paid.

A revised and scientific method of
computing pensions for policemen and
f1remen under the pension laws has
been decided upon by the District Com
missioners, and will be put into effect
as soon as the necessary technical data
can be obtained from the United States
Veterans Bureau. Although no pen
sion now being paid will be disturbed
as result of this action, many pensions
to be paid in the future will be cut
down, 1t is estimated At present there
are about 300 pensioners on the rolls
receiving about 100000 in annual pen
sions.
Under the new system, the disability
of each applicant for retirement on the
ground Of physical disability will be
rated by the Board of Surgeons, sub
ject to approval by the Retiring and
Relief Board This rating, expressed in
terms of percentage, will govern the
amount of pension to be paid to the
pensioner. There is at present no such
system in force in the District govern
ment, although it is in a very highly
developed state in the Veterans Bureau
administration.
The set-up of the new system has
been worked out fairly definitely in con-
ferences between William A. Roberts,
assistant corporation counsel. who acts
as chairman of the retiring board, and
DR. F. E. Redman of the Veterans
Bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
STEAMER GRAMPUS
TO ENTER BAY TRADE
Navy Accepts $1,000 for Vessel,
Formerly at Navy Yard, and
sci 900 for Porpoise.

The passenger steamer Grampus,
which, until recently, made her home
port at the Washington Navy Yard, is
slated to enter the Chesapeake Bay
trade.
The Navy Department announced yes
terday that it had accepted the offer of
Christopher B. Garrett, attorney, with
Offices in the Shoreham Building, Fiji
teenth and H streets, who has had con-
siderable experience in steamboat oper-
ations. The Navy will get $500 for
the Grampus, which is now at the Nor
folk, Va, Navy Yard, and William M.
Mills of New York City will pay the
service $21 900 for the steam ferryboat
Porpoise, which was another of Wash
ington's Navy Yard vessels, until she
was taken recently to Norfolk for de-
commissioning as unfit for further naval
service.
The Gotham Marine Corporation of
New York City will get the ammuni-
ton lighter, now at the local navy
yard, for 1886. but the department re-
iected bids for seven destroyers and
the motorboat Clarinda, now at the
Charleston, S. c., navy yard, as being
too low.
Mr.. Garnett said last night that the
Grampus will likely be placed in the
Norfolk-Mob Jack Bay, Va, trade.
MUD JdCh Day 10 IoCuVCu oDONC IAC
York River and south of the Rap
pahannock River. in the Chesapeake
Bay country. Justice d. Lawrence
Groner, recently appointed from Vir-
ginia to the District of Columbia Court
/ of Appeals, named Mr.. Garnett as re-
ceiver for the Buxton Line of Nor
folk, which operates from that city to
Richmond and Petersburg, Va, the at
torney said. In addition, Mr.. Garnett
is president of the Norfolk g. Mob Jack
Bay Steamboat Co. The Grampus will
be utilized on one of these two lines
the attorney asserted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
LABOR STATISTICIAN
DIES AT HOME HERE
Lawrence W. Francis, Former
Prominent Pennsylvania Repub-
lican, Succumbs to Illness.

Lawrence w. Francis, So years old,
statistician of the Department of La
Dor and for the past eight years a resi-
dent of this city, died at his home, 1919
Fourteenth street yesterday afternoon
after an illness of more than a year
Mr.. Francis came to Washington in
1922 to become senior examiner Of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation, with Of
fees here and in Philadelphia. Prior
to then he had been active in Repub-
lican State politics in Pennsylvania, his
native State. He had served from 1910
to 1922 as county committeeman,
while residing in Pittsburgh. While in
the latter city he had served as valua-
ton engineer of the United States Steel
Corporation during the World War At
one time he had been associated with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in this city as assistant valuation en-
gineer.
Prominent In the Masonic fraternity,
Mr. Francis was a member of King
Solomon Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, Of Con-
nellsv1lle, Pa; Royal Arch Chapter, No.
1888, and McKeesport Commandry,
Knights Templar. He also belonged to
Syria Temple of the Mystic Shrine at
Pittsburgh.
Mr.. Francis was a graduate of Wash
ington and Jefferson College at Wash
tngton, Pa. He was a member of the
Sons Of the American Revolution and
the Luther Place Memorial Church
here.
Mr.. Francis is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Anna B. Francis; two daughters,
Virginia G. and Katherine M. Francis;
a son, Lawrence w. Francis, I'd, and
brother, DR.. Thomas R. Francis, the
latter of Connellsville. Pa.
Funeral services will be conducted
OF 6n
2 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Carl c. Rasmus-
sen, pastor of Luther Place Memorial
Church, will oficiate The place of in
terment Is to be announced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
FILMS WILL DEPICT
SCENERY OF CAPITAL
Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant, Sd, Has
Plan to Exhibit Movies
Throughout u. S.

The scenic beauties of the National
Capital will be exhibited throughout
the Nation, if plan being perfected
by Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant, Sd, director
of Public Buildings and Public Parks,
is translated into reality Col. Grant
is now drawing up a program under
which films will be taken showing the
natural beauties of the parks, recrea-
ton centers here, as well as the re-
gional parks in this vicinity.
Col. Grant Is preparing to seek the
cooperation of governmental agencies
in the taking of the films, which will
be of standard size. He hopes to launch
this enterprise at an early date and the
japanese cherry blossoms, around the
Tidal Basin. probably will occupy q
stellar place in the celluloid production,
although the anticipated crabapple
blossoms in Anacostia Park and the
redwood and dogwood displays in Rock
Creek Park will also be recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
RECUE SQUAD CALLED
ON 8 FALSE ALARMS
In Each Instance Persons Were
Reported Overcome by Gas;
Fakes Held Unusual.

The fire rescue squad was called out
on three false alarms last night. In
each instance a person was reported
overcome by gas.
go to an address in the 800 block of
Ninth street. Shortly afterward a man
called the Fire Department and asked
that the squad go to a small hotel in
the downtown section The third call
came from the 500 block of Ninth
street southwest
False alarms for the fire rescue squad
1t was pointed out last night, are very
unusual, persons desiring to play jokes
evidently realizing the possible serious
consequences in sending out the squad
on fake calls when it might be actually
needed in the meantime to revive some
one actually in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
POLICEMEN LANCDON AND MILES
ARE DISMISSED FROM FORGE
PatroIman Who Figured in
Limerick Death Case Still
Facing Rum Charge.
Kelly Tells of Finding Still,
Mash and Rye Liquor in
Mans Home.

Maximum penalties, dismissal from
the force, were drawn yesterday after
noon by two Washington policemen,
Robert F. Langdon and S. H. Miles,
after hearings before the Police Trial
Board.
While the boards recommendations
must be passed upon by the District
Commissioners, friends of both officers
conceded they had little If any chance
of remaining in the department, as the
Commissioners have only overruled the
Trial Board in isolated cases in the
past.
Me. .lwhile Langdon, a former fifth
precinct policeman, is under indictment
on charges resulting from discovery that
he possessed apparatus for the manu-
facture of liquor. made while he was
being held as a principal in the Staying
of Beulah Limerick. He subsequently
was exonerated in that case.
Facing the technical charge of con-
duct unbecoming an officer as an after
math of the still discovery, Langdon re-
fused to appear before the board after
his attorney, Harry F. Whelan. had ad-
vised him not to do so, on the ground
that his appearance would jeopardiZe
his defense in court.
The charge was placed against
the Limerick Staying, claimed to have
found two stills, liquor and mash in the
basement of the policeman'S home in
the 1900 block of Oates street northeast
At that time, Langdon was under ar
rest in connection with the Limerick
case.
Explanation of Lawyer.
In explaining his clients refusal to
appear before the Trial Board, Whelan
pointed out that the suspended police
man would be under oath and that any
statements he might make could be used
against him later. To compel Langdon
to reveal his defense at this time, would
be unfair, the lawyer commended.
After comforting with the prosecuting
attorney Robert E. Lynch, however, the
board ruled that the suspended police
man be tried Immediately. Still de-
termined not to appear before the body
for trial, Langdon, accompanied by his
lawyer, left the room.
In view of the boards unfair de-
cisicn," Whelan announced, II have
advised my client not to stand trial
before it."
Nevertheless, the body proceeded with
the trial and Capt. Edward j. Kelly.
chief of detectives, was called to the
witness stand. He testified that he
visited Langdon's residence January Z
and obtained Mrs. Langdon's permits
sion to search the house.
Tells Of Finding Still.
After relating that Langdon was one
of four suspects held in connection with
the Limerick murder. Capt. Kelly told
of finding a dismantled 75-gallon still
a smaller still, three barrels of mash
and small quantity Of rye liquor in the
cellar
The stills, liquor and mash we're seiz-
ed, Capt Kelly continued. and charges
of conduct prejudicial to the police de-
partment, based on the alleged pos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
FREDERICKSBURG PLANS
FOR MISSION DELEGATES
$50 Representatives of Methodist
Church Expected April
FL to "a.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


FREDERICKSBURG, Va, February
21.-The committee of the Woman S
Missionary Society of the local Meth
odist Church is busily engaged in max
ing preparations for the coming of $50
delegates between April 81 and "a from
the Methodist churches throughout the
Baltimore Conference. This territory
includes such cities as Roanoke, Staun-
ton, Harrisonburg, Washington, Balti-
more, Cumberland, Hinton and Win
chester.
These delegates are usually the best
of the leaders in theiR local churches,
and their coming will besa noteworthy
event IN local church AFFAIRS. Aside
from the delegation from the mission
airy societies there will be . number Of
the outstanding ministers of the con-
ference In attendance. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
MONUMENT LIGHTS READY
Fog Beacons Will Be Tested in Step
to Safeguard Night Flying.

Further steps are expected to be taken
this week in the program for making
the Washington Monument safe for
night-flying airmen.
First Lieut.. F. B. Butler, assistant di-
rector of Public Buildings and Public
Parks. said yesterday that the fog
warning lights are expected to be tried
out on the Monument some times dur
vorable.
A study is still being continued on
the program of flood lighting the
Washington Monument and illuminate
ing 1t with searchlights. The aeronau.
tics branch Of the Department of Cone
merce Is cooperating in this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22

session of liquor making equipment,
were placed against Langdon.
Capt. Kellys testimony was corro-
borated by that of Detective Sergt.
John F1aherty, Inspector 7. r. Bean
and Sergt. George Little.
The verdict against Langdon was re-
turned after the board, composed of
Inspector Louis Stoll and Capts. Frank
Burke and o. ]. Davis, had deliberated
only few minutes.
Miles. sixth precinct detective as
signed to the Union Station, was con-
victed of being intoxicated while on
duty February IL. Witnesses testified
he had figured in a disturbance in a
drug store near the station. Physicians
and others said he appeared to be un-
der the influence of liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-22
MRS. CRAvER TO SPEAK
Official of Parent-Teachers' Con-
gress to Address Ballston Group.

gress to Address Ballston Group.
Special Dispatch to The Star
BALLSTON, Va, February 2l.-Mrs.
E. E. Craver, fifth vice president of the
Virginia Congress of Parent-Teachers,
will speak at the regular meeting of the
Parent-Teacher Association of Wash
ington-Lee High School, to be held in
the auditorium of the school on Thurs
day evening.
There will be special Founders day
program by the senior girls and an in
formal reception to the faculty. Mrs.
G. L. Tabor. chairman of the Member
ship Committee, will report on the
progress Of the extensive drive for 500
new members.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
SAFE CRACKED,
$50 STOLEN

Expert safecrackers early today
ripped open a safe in the furni-
ture store Of Lyle e. Hutchinson
at 1914 Fourteenth st. N. w. and
looted it of $50.
Entrance was gained by forcing
the back door.
Mr.. Hutchinson discovered the
loss and robbery when he arrived
at his store today.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
DEPUTIES VOTE
BACKS LAVAL

/ PARIS, Nov. 81 (U.S). Vital
affairs of the world again were
tossed about on the precarious
scale of French parliamentary
politics this morning as the
chamber, through the early hours,
bitterly debated the foreign poll
cies Of the Laval ministry.
Il With M. BRAND, conspicuous
ly missing, the government bench.
conserving the waning power Of
the premier, fought singlehanded
against it's foes, who attacked
from both right and left.
The high spot of the session
was reached when Franklin
Boullon accused the government
Of failing to defend Frances right
to preparations against German.
American financial conspiracy"
M. Blum and M. Herriot,
spokesmen Of, the strongest
groups in the chamber, attacked
the government, declaring their
intention of voting against it.
Later M. Laval was given a
vote Of confidence on a resolu.
ton indorsing his foreign policy
for safeguarding Frances inter
ests" and "his program Of inter
national cooperation" '325 to
s125. the Radicals abstaining.