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Evening star., 1936-11-10
CAR SERVICE HIT
BY BUSINESS MEN
Southeast Group to Seek
Removal of 0ne-Man
Vehicles.

After q heated discussion on the
advisability of requesting the Capital
Transit Co. to remove one-man street
cars running from Rosslyn to Seven
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast Immediately or referring the
matter to a special committee for con-
alteration, the Southeast Business
Mems Association at meeting last
night decided on the latter proposal
by the margin of one vote. The COM
mittee appointed included DR.. H. K.
Butler, A. B. Lee, Parke Stoute,
Vernis Absher and Louis F. Frick.
c. Dick English, vice president and
presiding officer. accused the transit
company of backing water" asserting
but instead obsolete cars and re-
duction in the company's personnel
had been the result.
Tells of Christmas Party.
Capt. Joseph Morgan, commander
Of the fifth police precinct, asked CO.
operation of the group for the coming
Christmas party, sponsored and orig
mated by the precinct. He added that
a larger party than in previous years
was expected with the possibility of
broadcasting the event for the first
time.
Charles S. Zurhorst offered loving
cup to the merchant Of southeast,
to be displayed in the winners win
dow, for the largest contribution to
the Community Chest.
A report was made by Arthur
Shaffer on plans now under way for
the community Christmas tree to be
sponsored by the association and To-
Gated at Seventh street and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast. Shaffer,
chairman of the Entertainment Com
mittee, also reported on the oyster
roast to be held Sunday at Crystal
Beach, Md. All members and their
friends planning to attend have been
asked to meet at Eighth street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast at
ii am.
Seek Parkway Removal.
The secretary was directed to send
a letter to the Commissioners asking
their help in having the center park
way on North Carolina avenue south
east between Third street and Eighth
street removed. The association con-
tended that the parkway created a
traffic hazard, particularly to the
trucks of No. engine company,
located on North Carolina avenue
near Seventh street.
A detailed report on the con-
templated widening of Independence
avenue from B street southeast to
Fourth street southwest was given by
English. He said that the change was
due sometime after property on the
south side of the avenue had been
bought by the Government and sub
sequently demolished.
Seven new members were received
into the association, which met in the
ONCE of the president, Clarence F.
Donohoe. 3l4 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast.
Evening star., 1936-11-10
Deaths Reported.

Louie s. Getz, 70. 1900 Mass ave.
Mary A. Loefler. ~. 715 4th st. ne.
James c. Towers, ~. st. Elizabeth's Hos
pital
Charlotte G. Mock. SO. 1880 Newark st.
Elmer Wehn. 5s. United States Soldiers
Home Hospital
Grace v. Lands. 81. 1646 Hobart st.
Edna 8. Metas, 80. 1875 Eye st.
Lorraine Sayer 25, tuberculosis Hospital.
Infant Toweyson., Georgetown Hospital.
Mary Chase. T3. 2046 Z st.
John Bailor. 65. 1852 c st. ne.
Mary L.. Throckosten, So 525 o st.
Goldie johnson. "a. GaIiineer Hospital.
Melvin Travers. II. Providence Hospital.
Infant Charles Forbes Freedmen's Hos
Infant Bell. Gallinger Hospital.
Infant Mildred ]. Minis. Gallinger Hos
pital.
Infant Marlyn Webb. Chiidren's Hospital.
Infant Gaskins. Gallinger Hospital.
Evening star., 1936-11-10

seventh annual show here from No
vember 28 to December s. announced
the greatest number Of animals that
ever competed would participate in
farmdom's big parade.
He said cattle nominations had in
creased about 20 per cent, horses Is
per cent, sheep is per cent, and
swine II per cent.
Evening star., 1936-11-10

was found this morning In, rocking
chair. Mrs. Johnson's body dangled
from . rope In the garage.
One of several notes penned by Mrs.
johnson read: I'VE have been married
about go years and for the last 40
years he has been chasing out every
chance he got with other women"
Neighbcrs told officers johnson was
q semi-inyalid.
Evening star., 1936-11-10
LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION
SETS ENTRY RECORD
~ the Associated Press.

Es the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November lo.-A rec
ord-shattering sheaf of entries In the
International Livestock Exposition to-
day betokened agriculture's resureence
from one Of the most destructive
droughts in history.
B. H. Heide, manager Of the thirty
Evening star., 1936-11-10

moved to o new site along ooderich
street-except for . sale he made to
woman tourist while the building
was in the street on rollers.
Last night. the store with its stock
intact stood in its new location.
Evening star., 1936-11-10
FAITH IN MOVERS

China Dealer Leaves Stock in
Store for It's Trip.
FORT ERIE, Ontario, November II
R.-C. r. Agnew. dealer in china
yesterday showed an unbounded faith
In the movers Of his store.
He did not remove Q single dish
from his racks when the large frame
and-stucco building he occupies was
Evening star., 1936-11-10
Births Reported.

Ganson and Catherine Purcell. boy.
George and Doris Stevens, boy.
George and Margaret Scheiie, IT,, girl
Robert and Mary Hatch girl
Harold and Lena Palmer. boy.
Arthur and Elinor Waller. boy
Evening star., 1936-11-10

A poor mans airplane" has been
developed in Germany at q reputed
! construction cost of $500.
Evening star., 1936-11-10
AGED COUPLE SLAIN
Wife Believed Husband, 81, Was
Philanderer, Police Say.

Eu11anoeTer, 1oAACe say
LOS ANGELES, November 10 R.-
Obsessed with the suspicion that her
91-year-old husband was philanderer.
detectives said yesterday, Mrs. Anna
johnson, 81, took his life and commit
ted suicide.
The body of Charles johnson, throat
slashed and q razor lying on the floor,
Evening star., 1936-11-10

Japan is conducting q banking in
vestigation.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21
'oURTEENTH EAB

NOW science restores dull teeth
i " to dazzling whiteness.
It's been found that dingy teeth
come from a film that forms on
Teeth. A stubborn film ordinary dem
tifrices do not successfully remove.
That's why brushing fails you.
| Run your tongue across your
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21
| abr Union Notice

Owing to the postponement of the meet
ing called on February 9th 1886 he mem
bers are asked to observe the following:
The General Annual Election eff the
st. Croix Cabor Union will be held on
Monday, March 1st at P. M at Estate
Grove Place for he-receiving of Reports
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21
It's Film on Teeth
that makes them Iustreess 'o COLOR You must remove

teeth and you can feel that flm
nova sort of slippery coating.
1t absorbs discolorations from
food, smoking, etc. 1t invites tooth
decay, gum troubles and is the
chief cause of pyorrhea because
it breeds bacteria and is the basis
of tartar.
Now, in a new-type dentifrice
called Pepsodent, scientific COM
batants are found. Leading dem
lists widely urge it.
Please accept test tube
To prove results, send coupon for
Today free test or buy tube-for
sale everywhere. Do this now for
your own sake.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21
Advertiser emit

The public is hereby notified that actll-
al road construction on center line road will
start at once and to that end is cautioned
that road machinery, materials ETC., may
be encountered at any time or place along
said highway.
There will be sufficient width of road al.
lowed at all times for careful handling of
traffic, but drivers Of motor-driven vehicles
are warned to use particular care at these
points.
Owners of pipe lines under highways are
also hereby notified that the code requires
pipes to be buried at least two feet deep, and
the Public Works Department therefore
cannot assume responsibility for pipes bur-
led less than specified depth.
All drivers of road machinery, however,
will be instructed to exercise great care in
the operation of said machinery, that no
unnecessary damage be done to existing
pipe lines.
H. n. MCKENZIE
Superintendent of Public Works
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21
n 0 IL C E

Coming soon in March, Professor Hen
ry the magician, with his girl of mystery and
his wonders from China, India, Egypt and
the spirit world to storm the island of St.
Croix.
Watch this paper for place and date.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21

and General Election of Officers for the
ensuing year.
All financial members are invited to at.
tend this meeting, as any number of men,
bers present will form quorum, and will
be eligible to transact any matter OF
business,
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT,
ST. CROIX LABOR UNION.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-02-21

HI. n. MCKENZIE
Superintendent of Public Works
Evening star., 1936-06-22
LUMBER ACTIVITY
DECLINES SLIGHTLY
Output Continues Ahead of
Orders, According to
Association Report.

The lumber industry during the
week ended June l3. 1885, stood at
70 per cent Of the 1929 weekly aver
age of production and Sc per cent Of
1929 shipments. compared with II per
cent and 6S per cent, respectively, the
previous week.
Reported production during the
week ended June 13 of 2 per cent
fewer mills was 4 per cent below
revised production figures Of the pre-
ceding week: shipments and orders
were S per cent and per cent, re-
spectively, below that week, according
to reports to the National Lumber
Manufacturers Association from re-
gional associations covering the oper-
ations of important hardwood and
softwood mills.
Reported new business during the
week ended June l3 was 10 per cent
below production; shipments were
per cent below output. Reported new
business of the previous week, ended
June 6, was IL per cent below produc-
ton; shipments were per cent below
output.
Production In the week ended June
IS was shown by reporting softwood
mills 63 per cent above the CORE
spending week of last year, when pro-
duction in the West was largely sus-
pended by strikes; shipments were IS
per cent above last years week; new
business, SO per cent above.
During the week ended June IS
557 mills produced 248,oo7 900 feet OF
hardwoods and softwoods combined;
shipped 228,135, 900 feet; booked or.
ders of 222, ,o53,0o0 feet. Revised fig.
ures for the preceding week were:
Mills, 567; production, 258,165, 200
feet; shipments, 4o,1o4 900 feet; Or
ders. 226,654,oo0 feet.
AL regions reported orders below
production during the week endet
June 10; all but California redwood
reported shipments below production
AL softwood regions but Southern
pine and Northern pine reported or.
ders above corresponding week Of las
year.
Ali but Northern pine and Northern
hemlock reported shipments abov'
| last years week; all but Northern
hemlock reported output above that o
last year.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
NEW YORK SUGAR.

NEW YORK, June 90 QP.-Raw, sugar
was somewhat unsettled early today as
the result of the announcement by the
Agricultural Administrator after the
close Of the market last week. increasing
the 1885 sugar quotas by 2O3,Q62 tons.
Consequently reflners, showed little in
terest in the market and prices were more
or less nominal, with spots quoted at 3.7s;
Nevertheless. it was. belatedly revealed
II 900 bags of Cubas for first half July
shipment to an outport refiner at 3.75.
which was s points below the recently
asked price.
Futures opened at declines OF to z
points under increased liquidation and
commission house selling promoted by the
increased quota figures announced.
The initial offerings were readily alb
sorbed. however. and the market steadied
up after the call. There was increased
trade and Cuban support: The volume
of business was rather limited. July sold
up from 2.77 to $50 and September from
rs to 2s1 and were holding around
these levels at midday, or l to points
net lower.
Refned was UNCHANGED at 500 for fine
granulated. with q moderate withdrawal
demand reported.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
GOIdCurrencies
And Dollar Cain
On World Markets
Ry ne Associated Press.

Ry tne Associated Press.
Fresh covering of short positions in
French francs lifted that unit and
ether European gold bloc currencies in
foreign exchange markets today.
Switzerland followed the lead of the
new French government by issuing
announcements of heavy penalties
against any one within its borders
attacking the national currency or
national credit"
French francs advanced .0GA of a
cent in the New York market to $50
cents, guilders gained .03 of cent at
67.S3 cents and Swiss francs were un-
changed at 32.55 cents. The pound
sterling declined y of a cent at
S5.0l12.
The dollar improved 3/16 of cent
in London, closing at 5.0l1s to the
pound. compared with the New York
overnight rate of 501s4. In Paris the
dollar finished at 15.15l2 francs
equivalent to 6.59s to the france. un-
changed from the overnight New York
rate.
PARIS, June % LP.-Three per
cent rentes, 81 francs so centimes;
az per cent rentes, 69.70.
Exchange on London, 1890. The
collar was quoted at 15.15l2.
Evening star., 1936-06-22

Otis Steel Co.-Offering OF COM
pany's $12,5o0,oo0 first mortgage AZ
Der cent bonds has been postponed to
luna a. Il
Evening star., 1936-06-22
POSTAL RECEIPTS SHOW
DROP DURING MONTH

ey the Associated Press.
Postal receipts in so selected cities
last month totaled s27,s74,0O, COM
pared with s2s.944,0o0 in April and
s27 1865, 900 in May last year.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
T 4 E A S U z Y.
FEDERAL FARM MORTGAGE
HOME OWNERS LOAN.
FOREIGN BONDS.

2-44-- 101 II 101 IL 10114
,9-49---- 101 IL 101 10 101 IL
lO2 20 1928 102 10
Evening star., 1936-06-22
RECOVERY HAILED
AT COTTON MILLS
Heavy Sales Cut Surplus
Stocks and Increase
Orders Backlog.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. June 22-The sturdy
recovery in the cotton manufacturing
industry during the past month or SO
continues matter for pleased COM
ment in business circles.
The New York Cotton Exchange
Service, In its latest bulletin, declared
that mill sales Of both unfinished and
finished goods last week ran above the
production. further reducing unsold
stocks Of goods at mills and adding to
unified orders.
Prices of goods were reported to
have risen sharply In line with the ad-
vancing trend Of raw cotton.
And by way Of indicating buyers
confidence In the future, many orders
were placed calling for deliveries run
ming well into the last quarter of the
year, according to the service.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
General Tire Vote
On Stock Changes
Is Set for July l6
hY the Associated Press.

nv tuS AsoUCidteQ EIebo.
AKRON, Ohio, June 22.-The Cen
eral Tire g. Rubber Co. announced
today q special meeting OF the holders
Of common capital stock will be held
here July 16 to authorize a vote on
changing the par value Of the stock
from $25 to S. q share and to change
the number Of shares from 100000
to 100000.
w. ONeil, president of the concern,
said In q letter to stockholders: IF
the par value of the shares Of the
company,s common stock Is reduced
as proposed five shares Of the S. par
value stock will be issued to each
stockholder In exchange for each SIS
par share now owned by him"
O'Neil. announcing the manage
ment favored the plan, said by adopt
ing the program there might be o
more stable market for the stock,
which would be to the advantage Of
all common stockholders"
Evening star., 1936-06-22
5v the Associated Press.

5v the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 22.-Utility liens
moved into fractionally higher ground
in the late bond market trading today.
Leaders in the advance included
American & Foreign Power SIS, North
American SIS, Postal Telegraph IS and
International Telephone 5s,
Rails were mixed though generally
.teady. Bonds of Western Union,
Walworth and Chicago & North West
orn were heavy.
United States Governments re-
manned firm, spreading from 4-32ds
OF a point higher to 2-32ds lower.
Italian issues turned irregular, with
declines in the Government rs and
rlunicipals. Other foreign groups
averaged slightly higher.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. June 22.-Dividends de
flared.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
TRADE RISE SHOWN
BY ADVERTISING
Retail Total in Newspapers
Climbs 8.3 Per Cent
Above 1885 Week.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 22.-Advertising
Age said today the increase in retail
newspaper advertising, which was s.3
per cent for the week ended June 13
over the corresponding week last year,
accurately reflects a betterment In
retail activity during 1886"
Lineage in the 66 reporting news
papers was 1,370,2s2 lines better dur
ing the week Of June 13, totaling IT,
s57,275 lines.
For the year TO date, the total
was 15,143,984 lines ahead Of last
year, an increase of 3.8 per cent.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
AIR EXPRESS VOLUME
JUMPS 81 PER CENT
Hy the Associated Press.

EV the Assoclated Press.
NEW YORK, June 22.-Shipments
Of the Air Express Division Of the
Railway Express Agency in April were
81 per cent greater than April, 1885,
the agency reported today. In the 80
days ended In April 76 per cent in
crease over the like 1885 period was
registered.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
q. S. TREASURY NOTES.
tReported by Chss. D. Barney Il Coz
VISIBLE GRAIN SUPPLY.
(Reported by Chas. D. Barney s. &C }

: NEW YORK, June % R.-The visi-
bic supply of American grain shows
the following changes in bushels;
Wheat decreased $4,000: corn In
creased 10000; oats decreased $685.
600; rye increased 10000; barley de-
creased $4,000.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
G. M. EXECUTIVE DIES.

NEW YORK, June % (B.-Ben
Borella, general assistant treasurer of
the General Motors Corp, died today
In his offices in the company's build
ing. He was As years old. EN-
ployes said he was in good health
when he came to work, but collapsed
%hile talking to one Of them. 4
Evening star., 1936-06-22
Washington Exchange

SALES.
Washington Gas IS 1861 900 at
1864.
Washington Gas IS B@$1 900 at 1905
$500 at 1001s.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Ry. d. Electric 4s-Sl 900
at 1868.
Capital Transit Co.-32 at l4La.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
REICH ISSUE OFFERED.

BERLIN, June 20 (R.-The Ger
man government offered today a
10000, ,0o0-mark (about $2s2,240, 900
at the oficial free rate Of exchange)
issue OF AZ per cent treasury bills at
q price Of 1884. The securities mature
In IL years from July !.
Evening star., 1936-06-22
MONEY MARKET.
PUBLIC UTILITY,

steady; i per cent ali day. Prime COM
steady: so days-6 months, ~ per cent.
tah: 5000 days, isah; months Aais:
Rsdiscount rate New York Reserve
Bank, Ia per cent.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
Edith Ellis Glass
In Meeting Monday

The Edith Ellis Bible Class of the
First Baptist church held its monthly
meeting Monday evening at 1870 at
he home of Misses Althea and Ernes-
tine Perry on the Dabncy Road
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. Frank Joyner, president OF the
class. The devotionals were led by
Miss Grace Woodlief, after which the
class repeated the Lords Prayer. The
minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved followed by the roll
call with twenty-three members pre-
sent.
The following committees were APP
pointed by the president to serve for
the next three months: Program,
Misses Molly Shepherd, Grace Wood
lief, and Virginia Aycock; member
ship, Misses Althea Perry, Mary Car
roll, and Evelyn Satterwhite; abscn-
tee, Mrs. James EARLY Mrs. Charlie
Loughlin, and Mrs. Elmo Faulkner;
personal service, Misses Evelyn
Neathery and Kathleen Fogleman; so
cial, Misses Ruth Aycock, Ruth Par
tin and Ernestine Perry; room, Miss
Virginia Aycock.
During the business session, there
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
Dedicate Marker
For John Penn In
Granville Friday

Oxford Jan. 9.-Thc North Carolina
Historical Commission. in cooperation
with John Penn chapter. Daughters
of the American Revolution, and the
Granville county committee of Colon
ial Danes will dedicate a marker Fri
day afternoon to the John Penn
birthplace in Granville county. at
Stovall two miles from the birthplace
of this noted North Carolinian. who
was one of the three signers of the
Declaration of Independence.
C. C. Crittendon, secretary of the
historical commission, of Raleigh,
and Paul Kelly, assistant director of
the state department of conservation
and development with other state Of
ficials interested in the work, will
make brief talks
Mrs. J. r. Wood, regent of John
Penn chapter, D. A. r.: Mrs. r. H.
Lewis. chairman of the Granville
committee of Colonial Danes, and
Miss Jeanette Biggs, chairman Of
the committee of historic research in
both patriotic organizations, will as
sist in the exercises. James A. Tay-
Tor, mayor of Oxford, will accept the
marker for the county
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
Mission Meeting
Be in LOuisburg

The first meeting of the new year
OF the Lucy Gloss Parker Missionary
Society Of the First Methodist church
was held Monday afternoon at three
o'clock at the home of Mrs. r. J..
Corbitt, iSr., on Garrett street.
Mrs P. H. Rose, president. prcsid-
ed. The regular order of opening was
followed, the routine reports heard
and the changes in officers were read.
A message from the Council treasur
or was read by the vice-president.
Mrs J. L. Westor. The pledge for the
year was taken up.
Mrs. L. M Bullock led in prayer for
the Mission Field. This was followed
by the scripture, read by Mrs. Fl. L.
Keller. A playlctte entitled, "Intan-
giblo Legacy was presented, spUn-
scred by Mrs. [. D. Smiths circle.
The following hostesscs served hot
tea and sandwiches: Mrs. L. M. Bull
lock, Mrs. D. l.. Cannon, Mrs. c.
Moore, Mrs. R. H. Bailey, and Mrs
2. j. Corbett Sa.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
CmAAa.G mamuQ 5atz,v
PATTERN $3.50

Here's frock to make friends
whisper in complimentary fashion:
Il wonder where she gets her clothes"
And unless you confide that you made
every stitch of this particularly be-
coming frock, they'll never guess it
in the world. Too, your mirror tells
you its youthfully slender lines make
you look years younger, pounds thin
ncr-all of which is very reassuring
to the "forties' A plain triangularly
shaped yokc-a softly ripping jabot,
are far and away the best means of
concealing hard-to-lose pounds above
she waist while skirt seama that
curve inwardly can't help but min
imize the illusion of thickness through
the hips. You'll find this a decidedly
-than-cne occasion frock in silk
or crcpe-printed or plain. Complete,
Diagrammed Marian Martin Sew
Chart included.
Pattern $3.50 may be ordered only
in sizes Is, Is, 20, 81, SO, SO. 40 ~.
"A, 46 and 49, Size sc requires is
yards 80 inch fabric
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins or
stamps (coins preferrcd) for ZACH
MARIAN MARTIN pattern. Be sure
to write plainly your NAME. AID
DRESS, the STYLE NUMBER and
SIZE of each pattern.
Send your order to Daily Dispatch
Pattern Department, 232 w. 18th st.
New York, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
MOTHER YEARS CHILDREN

Mother Year twelve children has,
But much unlike are they.
Brother March likes noise and fuss:
Quiet his sister May.
August wants the days quite hot.
November likes them chill
February likes the sun
To melt snow on the hill
July likes trees decked out in green;
October gold and red.
Each day September likes to put
The sun to earlier bed.
Brother December likes the DAYS
To be short as short can be.
His sister June. she wants them long.
SO never they agree
January wants ice and snow:
April a rainy day.
This is why of these children twelve.
Eleven are always away
Norman c. Schlichtcr.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-01-09
Miss Purcell Has
Friends to Party

Miss Annie Baldwin Purcell delight
fully entertained a host of friends at
her home in Townsville last Tuesday
evening.
Games and contests were enjoyed
throughout the evening after which
the hostess served delicious refresh
ments.
Among those present were Misses
Elizabeth larry. Mary and Thelma
Tucker, Lucille Gupton Elizabeth Bur
well, Margaret and Edwina Taylor,
Meta Kennison, Geraldine Sparrow,
Hazel and Alyce Peck and Messrs.
Edward Kimball, Eugene Twisdale,
Wayland Sparrow J. P. Gupton, Ar
thur Norwood, George larry, John
and Van Adams, Furman Harris,
John Riggan, Carr and Henry Tucker.