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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER A. 1906.

Lynde's Tragic Death BIG HOLIDAY CROWDS AT THE THEATERS I tafi 38 vj5 troubles had made him sick of this country and that ho would make England his home. He, however, returned and bought IN MANHATTAN. and Dolly Nobles appeared in a one-act comedy by Milton Nobles, "Why Walker Reformed," a playette replete with the bright touches of humor this actor-author If you dread to face the days when cold winds blow and autumn leaves fall, wishing that summer would linger for a while, you should see "His Honor the Mayor," brought out yesterday and last night at the Montauk. The musical entertainment knows so well how to create. Tascott coon songs were as pleasing as ever, al Hyde Behman's.

Clayton White and Marie Stuart In their familiar, but delightful one-act comedy "Paris" are the topliners at Hyde and Behman's Adams street theatre this week and theirs is the most enjoyable number of the programme. The rest of the bill Is of an entertaining character, but "Paris" Is certainly the feature. In addition to the bright comedy lines MiBS Stuart and Mr. White Interject excellent character delineations. Another bit of fun is pro though familiar to all vaudevillians; The Pantzer Trio were well received in a clev The show pleased greatly last night, and should continue to do so as long as It stays.

Grand Opera House. If ever a villain trod the boards, he trod them last night at the Grand Opera House, where, under the name of "The Bad Man From Mexico," he was given ample opportunity almost to get away with the fair heroine's fortune and all but "do" everyone but himself to death by starvation and dynamite. But the piece was not all melodrama. In fact, it was more comedy than drama. It was set down on the programme as a "comedy had a run of five months In Manhattan this summer.

It would never have had it er comedy acrobatic act; Lottie Gilson Charles Westley Lynde was killed In an automobile accident near Islip lale yesterday afternoon. In the machine with lilm were his wife and Earle Holmes, his chauffeur. Both were thrown out. Lynde was the son of the late Charles Rollin Lynde, a Brooklyn lawyer. He was graduated from Princeton in 1S81.

Instead of studying law or going into come business, as his father wished, he enlisted in the United states army, and served for three years in the Seventh Cavalry. In Australia he found a promising quartz claim, but being unable to work it himself he had to share the profits with others. Returning to this country, he learned of the death of his father, who had left him, "if living," J536.000. He also learned i in the winter. It Is as light as a soap "The Little Magnet," was as vivacious and sprightly as ever, and drew round after round of applause.

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmle bubble and as full of chasing and rain bow-like color when the bubble is at its Barry in "The Village Cut-up;" Tom and Edith Almond, a novelty duo; Carroll and Cook, comedians, and Wolflng's biggest. Further, it begins with airy If A 1 dramatic novelty drama," which describes vided by Mr. and Mrs.

Allison In the sketch "Minnie from Minnesota" wherein Mrs. Allison appears as a Swedish servant girl, possessed of American shrewdness, who thwarts a youth who wants to horses were all acts of a high order. Brighton Beach Music Hall. nothings and grows on you like that kind of bubble. Plot? Well, scarcely any.

Clarence Harvey, who is Teddy Todd, Mayor of Kankakee, somewhere In Illinois, rudely but picturesquely termed a At last the greatness of Pinero as dramatist is likely to receive wider recognition that has been accorded to it. Critics have praised his "Second Mrs. Tanqueray," "Ixis" and "Letty" almost without stint, but the unpleasant natur of their subjects and the persistent survival of the notion that any play which deals with sexual sin must be Immoral have combined to keep thousands of the-i atergoers away from them. No such objection runs against "His House in his latest play, which was produced at the Empire Theater last night, with John Drew as Its ohief actor. The new play Is a study In virtue and not in vice.

The winning of Nina, a second wife, who is despised by her husband and persecuted by the flrBt wife's family, from a malignant but very natural revenge upon her persecutors through tho arousal ot her deeper womanhood, is not only Intensely dramatic but it is a study In selt conquest which ought to enlist the enthusiasm of tho Idealists. If it does not have that effect It will be because the Idealists refuse to accept tragedy upon any terms. There are people who believe that the theater ought to Brighton Beach Music Hall will close it well enough. It Is a good show, but Its interest lies more In the fact that it is different from the usual run of similar plays than in the lines or the situations. Walter Wilson has the stellar wed her for her money.

Mr. Allison's songs are a pleasing feature of the skit. The popular Quaker City Quar- by his pretty, tuneful and Its summer with a blaze of glory, to Judge by the programme given there last most devoted admirer, Daisy (Nella Webb), a "milliner girl," as the pro gramme has it, from Illinois, leaves hi; native state under a cloud and travels to New Foyer of the Shubert Theater Paris, and makeB love to many girls, sometimes successfully, sometimes not; that his only remaining child was dead and that his wife had obtained a divorce from him. Mrs. Lynde applied for alimony and the Bum of $80 a week was granted.

Lynde contested this order and appealed to the Court of Errors and Appeals in New Jersey, and It decided in the wife's favor. The case the went through all the courts of this state, and finally into the Supreme Court of the United States. In the meantime Lynde married Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, of Stamford, Conn. His first wife married Asher D.

Kenn. The case was finally settled for Lynde by the payment Of $41,000 to the wife. Lynde announced then that his divorce in fact, most of the time appears to be a Joke to himself, a belief in which the girls do not discourage him. Ho Is loaded up with girls, and in tho end, by the easy device of pairing them off to other suitors, he is prepared to return to his be merely a polite and refined vaudeville. Charles W.

Lynde. stirring to easy ana pleasant laughter. Illinois home, restored to rlcnes ana but who resent having the deeper Issues honor, and Kankakee, as he Is told by a place known as the Tiger estate, East Patchogue, L. I. ot lite ana tne vital currents of the soul touched In a place which they would like to limit to entertainment solely.

Such people will not like "His House in Order" cable. The cast is large and the chorus extra largo, a beauty chorus, by the way, that can sing and be lively, too. Specialties by members of the cast and work by the chorus and Aaron's "English ponies," on the diminutive ballet order, serve well to keep things going In the first half of the first act, until the audience catches some notion as to what it Is all about. A good many things are put In heltei- much better than they liked its predecessors, because it will make them sympathize with suffering and because It makes them think. But there will remain a large public for the new play, nevertheless; a public which will follow It with the keenest interest and pleasure.

Tha Intensity of the interest comes from tho In the Towers of Notre Dame. skelter, just to make you laugh, and they do. At the front in this sort of thing suspense as to what Nina will do with the power which the accidental discovery of the first wife's letters puts in her hands. The pleasure comes from the au thentic portrait of a human soul In a struggle with its worst Impulses. lvTl i 'm- llj Nil yyf A If -g.

To many theatergoers, also, will come were Madelyn Marshall, as May Flood, the country girl the Mayor had left behind, and hur father, Deacon Flood (Harry Kelly). Mr. Kelly is a Brooklyn-He of the Brooklyn Order of Elks. The two were very popular In their quaint sayings and rustic dancing, and were recalled until they were tired. Other Brooklynites on the boards, by the way, were Lillian Douglas and Helen Douglas, in characters requiring versatility.

Claire keen pleasure from realizing how fine an actor John Drew can be In a part which calls for something more than surface elegance. Externally, his Hilary Jesson the same old Drew," and in the early acts he speaks the same old cheerful, worldly wisdom which Mr. Drew has spoken for so many dramatists. But there come crises In which the part calls for deep sympathy with suffering and for a passionate outburst of righteous Indignation. These moments Mr.

Drew fills with authentic passion, and the feeling is none the less ken that the style retains Maentz, a young woman, tall and with temperament, had a large place on tnb programme as Katrinka, a Magyar girl, and she filled It with striking ability, her voico being rich and full and of mezzo-contralto quality. She also showed high comedy ability. John H. Pratt, as a Captain of Hungarian Hussars, sang baritone songs well, and the duets by Miss Maentz aitH himself were delightful. Nella Webb made a decided hit In her the distinction which Is the crowning ex cellence of thiB actor.

His Hilary Jesson Is a masterly performance. Margaret 111-ington plays Nina with the keenest sympathy and Intelligence, with good taste role as the guardian of the fair young ward whose fortune the "bad man" is night. It was one of the best of the season, and there was standing room only by 8:30 o'clock. Hallen and Fuller presented a comedy, "The Sunday School Boy," which was a perfect vehicle for their style of humor, and pleased the audience mightily. Some of their old songs were sung, as well as one or two new ones.

Irene Bentley was in excellent and with good Judgment. The part would give scope for the emotional sweep of Margaret Anglln, Mrs. Fiske or Duse, and It Is not Miss Illington's fault that she cannot reach Its deepest and strongest notes. Her intelligence and her taste are so clear as to redeem her lack of power tette have added a number of the latest songs to their repertoire and as the village blacksmiths score their usual hit. James H.

Cullen the "Man From the West" has several new parodies. A novel acrobatic performances is given by the Faust family and the Doherty Sisters, singers and dancers, the latter principally, work hard to a make a Biiccess of their somewhat worn sketch. There Is an importation from Brooklyn's famous Fifth ward In the sketch "Recognition" presented by William A. Inman and Company. The Brooklyn actor Is Joseph G.

Donahue who, while he has a Bmall part, fills it acceptably, and will be heard of later In something more important. The sketch is voice and spirits, and the audience got the benefit. William Gould and Valesca song, "I Love' You, with chorus. There was any number of pretty specialties, among them a clog, by two young men, that has been rarely excelled. Julian Edwards' and Alfred E.

Aarons' music was brisk and tuneful, the now well known "Military Willie" and "Waltz Me Around Again, Willie," being popular. The burlesque on grand opera at the close of the first act was enjoyable. The piece was well mounted as to scenery. Next week, Raymond Hitchcock in "The Galloper." The Broadway. Andrew Mack, fresh from his triumphs in the Antipodes, where he filled a long engagement, came to Teller's Broadway Theater yesterday with "Arrah-na-Poguc," a play that was written by Dion Boucicault when Mack first began to learn how to smoke cigarettes and to play mumbley-peg.

The play retains a great deal of vitality, for Boucicault was a playwright with keen dramatic instinct and a facility for devising interesting situations. The only changes required for Mack's revival are in the introduction of some up-to-date blarney, lines to fit his personahtyand new songs. The prospect of a trine out of the ordinary and was well received. The Black Hussars, a company ui lourieen negroes, present a eood must after. Mr.

Wilson has a good presence and a voice which he handles well, and one cannot help feeling that his forte lies in the legitimate rather than in farce-comedy-melodrama. This does not mean that he was not equal to his present medium. He is very good indeed and was much appreciated by his audi-ent'o. Harry Hammlll, who played the title role under the name of Count Bauzan, alias Don Carolus, was capable so capable a villain that th'e audience conceived a dire hatred for him and couldn't look at him without hissing him, which is the dearest tribute to stage villains. Florence Malone, as the heroine, Nancy Golden, was much liked, as was also Will H.

Vedder, who played opposite to her. John E. Kelly and Paul Klotz, as the Irish and the Hebrew comedian, shared in the honors. The real hit of the evening was made by Miss Rosalie in the part of Gertie Quick, the count's bookkeeper. Her singing and dancing were of the music hall variety, but were unusually good.

The audience encored her time and time again. Ada Van Wilot as the Don's siBter, played the part of assistant-villain well. The chorus was mediocre; however, the success of the piece did not depend upon Its members. The Folly. The melodrama, "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl," a new play with an old Surratt gave some clever vaudeville songs and scenes.

Their byplay was, as always, taking. Miss Surratt displayed some handsome costumes, and Gould sang his favorite coster song, while the people beat time for him. These were the stars, but Collins and Hart, comedy strong men, were very funny In their imitations of head to head acrobats; the Kratos did some marvelous hoop rolling; SIdman and Shannon gave a laugh provoking German conversation; Johnny Johns was convulsing in his monologue and songs, and Albus did some daring and difficult feats on the slack wire. His head balancing act was something rarely before attempted. Manager Grover is certainly giving a good bill.

cal act. There is a bit of fun thrown in in the form of the "Bass Drum Trust." The kinetograph shows the opening of the DaseDati season between the Giants and tne Pittsburgs and arouses the gallery gods more than does anything else In the from the sting of failure. C. M. Hallard lacks distinction as the husband, but perhaps that addB to the Ufelikeness of his impersonation.

Little Leona Powers plays the son remarkably well, and the cast Is generally excellent, although the Ridgeleys tend toward caricature rather than portraiture, "The Man from Now," a new musical fantasy, with Harry Bulger as the star of a big company of Bir.gers and comedians, was greeted by a crowded house at the New Amsterdam Theater, last evening. The book and lyrics of the production are by John Kendrick Bangs and Vincent Bryan, and the music by Manuel Klein. The plot is of the threadbare comic opera variety, showing the transition of a tramp, a college professor, a student and a billionaire of 1906 into the grounds of Gassar College and Scream-land, an amusement reaort, as they are supposed to appear a thousand years hence. The grounds at Gassar College are filled with pretty girls of the athletla sort and more of them are found at Screamland. They sing, dance and do "stunts," and very entertaining in the prologue and first act, but fn the second act the hilarity lags and there Is not enough continuity of action, while the ammunition of the funmakers deteriorates almost altogether into horseplay.

The only features that save the second act are some gorgeously costumed marches and ensembles by the chorus. A tramp act by Harry Bulger; Helen Hale is dainty and graceful in topical songs and dances: Sallie Fisher sings some new sentimental songs, and Hattle Arnold, as the president of Gnssar College, assists in ths IS BURLESQUE HOUSES. wuoie snow. Keeney's. One of the best shows ever seen at Keeney's Theater was put on there last night.

There was not a dull moment during the entire performance, and there was not an act that was not well received. The house was well filled and seemed to fully appreciate the excellent talent that had been provided. The first number after the usual musical introduction was Hill and Hill, singers and dancers. Mr. and Mrs.

Hill did their irisn Home rule, perhaps, may be respon Tourists in Company With the Wonderful Gargoyles. sible for the noticeable politeness that obtains In the play between the wearers or red uniforms and the Irish Datrlots another evidence that time brings many cnangos. Boucicault was accused of pro mitigating the dictum that every Irish piay must nave among Its characters seV' eral scores of British redcoats not for BURGLAR PROOF tne purpose of introducing a color effect 4 Mile. Dzlria Is tho headliner at the Star Theater this week In her sensational dance, "The Matchiche." She Is a French woman who was brought to thiB country by Oscar Hammerstein for his roof garden. She has danced In various countries, and learned "The Matchiche" In Brazil.

The "Sapling In the Wind" is another clever dance. She is assisted by a man who Is as clever as the principal. The "Lid is a new two-act burlesque. The olio includes Collins and La Belle, Madden and Jess, Kelly and Bart-let, and Boyce and Black. The last act of the burlesque concluded with a funny frce.

Sam Devere's Own Company Is the at name, was produced last night at the Folly. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, both downstairs and up, and there was one continuous succession of thrilling events. Like last week's play, the main plot was the oppression of the poor by the. rich. There were lines scattered here and there, also, preaching against the elasticity and weakness of the law.

There was also a too barbarous attempt to portray the horrors a prisoner has to go through to have his pro-tograph taken for tho Rogue's Gallery, which was a reckless exaggeration of present methods. Bertha, her lover, and it horseplay with Harry Bulger. "The Man from Now" is a big production, considered from the point of money outlay in cos traction at the Imperial this week. He Is tumes and scenery, but it would hardly do 111 "Plenum style and exhibited a variety of singing and dancing the like of which Is not often seen. Mr.

and Mrs Billy Barry performed an amusing skit about the troubles of a plumber Mr Barry did very well. The trio of messenger boys made a hit as singers Laredo and Black as comedy acrobats brought down the house. Their feats were not only loudly applauded, but were exceedingly difficult. William H. Macart late principal comedian of "The White Cat" company, was witty and kept the house in a continual fit of laughter.

Every word or two furnished a Joke or a pun. The feature of the bill was a humorous skit entitled "The Big Show," which was a real story of circus life. Edward McWade, the writer, played the part of Conroy. Margaret May was very well received and did excellently. The story deals with the troubles of a stranded circus, which is liberally snrlnkled with love scenes and the usual vlllanous manager.

It was excellent and well deserved tho prominence it had on the bills. The Novelty. Percy G. Williams provided an excellent vaudeville show for his natrons at the Novelty Theater last night. The house Mrs.

Katzenkopf received much applause, especially Mrs. Katzenkopf, the boarding house keeper, whose German dialect and for more than a vaudeville turn if the the same old Sam Devere, with banjo chorus were not kept almost constantly in and Bongs, that reach the brink but do mistakes In her use of long English words brought down applause and laughter throughout the play. Harold Cutting and Olive Roberts, in love with him and set not quite fall over. There are two burlesques, with fun, girls and good music in them. The company is a useful one, for besides taking parts in the burlesques, the members divide themselves Into vau ting him on to do all his evil deeds, re ceived the hisses which were their due.

deville turns, with Winifred Stewart as a contralto songstress; Granville and Mack a travesty on "Virginlus." Sam Devere in contrasting red with green, but to provide victims for the shillelahs of the bold buckos. As this revival is presented, however, the amenities between Briton and Celt are touching. Mack has not lost any of his gracefulness despite a noticeable inclination to get Into the aldor-manic ranks, nor in his forceful acting. His top note, too, like Sister Mary's in the old song, is as effective as ever, even if he has to strive to reach it. He was greeted with much enthusiasm and all of his songs were encored repeatedly, especially "The Wearing of the Green," which he sang with sweetness of tone, expression and feeling.

The accompaniment of a chorus made It strikingly effective. Mae Stevenson Is the colleen, buxom of figure, who is the object of the hero's love and who suffers and triumphs with him. J. J. Hyland, Georgia O'Meara and Thomas F.

O'Malley have imnortant roles. Earle C. Simmons, a young man of good stage presence, acts In a manner that shows he Is destined for better things. The scenery Is beautiful and well worthy of the applause that greeted it. Majestic.

One of the best musical attractions seen In Brooklyn for some time is at the Majestic this week, where Williams and Walker yesterday opened a two weeks engagement. The vehicle used by the clever negro comedians Is entitled "Abyssinia," and is probably the best piece in which they have ever appeared. Bright, humorous, witty, is "Abyssinia," while there is a chorus that is not only pretty but that can sing in a very creditable manner. Of course, moBt of the fun in the piece Is furnished by tho stars. Walker, with his magnetic smile and fine voice, and Williams, by his inimitable drollery and mannerisms all his own, kept the large audience in roars every minute they were on the stage.

Williams, especially. Is funny, and his song, "Let tho foreground, background md wings ot the stage, always singing, dancing and "supporting" the stars, who do very little for the limelight that they get. A new and revised version of "The Rogers Bi others in Ireland." with the well known dialect comedians In the principal roles, was giver, at the New York Theater last night, and greatly pleased a large and hilarious audience. Many new features have been added In the way of catchy songs rollicking dances, and the play now goes with much snap and vim. The Rogers Brothers are as funny as usual and have new colloquies brought up to date.

Marion Stanley, a very pretty, refined looking girl, playi: Alice O'Grady and sings very well. Winfred Young, as Gerald Fitzgerald, created a good Impression with his singing. Some whirlwind dancing was done by Bessie De Voie, Ethel Intropodl, Sadie Green and a host of pretty girls. in banjo selections, songs and monologue; Andy Lewis in a clever race-track sketch; MeFarland and Murray, as eccentric singers and talking comedians, and the two Shrodes in "Nonsense." Payton's. The big old English melodrama, "The Soudan," which used to be popular at the high priced houses, was revived at Payton's last night, with a strong cast and a good scenic equipment.

Louis Leon Hall appeared to advantage as the heroic Captain Temple, who rescued the missionaries from the Arabs, while Etta Reed Payton was sympathetic anil attractive as his persecuted and suffering wife. Grace Fox, as the schemer who pursues Temple, played a part on her familiar lines. Robert Livingston, as Spofflins, had a large share of the comedy and The Boston Orpheum Opened. Boston, September 4 Percy O. Will-lams, the Brooklyn manager, carried the vaudeville war into the enemy's country last night by opening here his handsome his extemporaneous "poetry" was received with much laughter.

It is a good was crowded, and the aud'ence liberal in appreciation of the good things. The attractions were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorne and their little company, In the skit, "An Up Town McGrath and Paige banjolsts; Ben Beyer, comedy bicyclist; Burke and Dempsey, comedians; Foy and Clark, In their new playlet, "Tho Modern A. O.

Duncan, ventriloquist; Janet Melville and Evio Stetson, in the new satire, "The Prima Donna and Morris and Morris, comedians, and moving pictures, shown by the vita-graph. The Gotham. The Gotham, East New York's representative vaudeville playhouse, had an auspicious opening yesterday. Both Labor Day houses, afternoon and evening, augured well for a successful season. Manager Williams offers for his opening week a bill of unusual interest.

Milton performance of a stirring play of a familiar sort. VAUDEVILLE HOUSES. new vaudeville theater the Orpheum. It it named after the manager's successful Brooklyn house, and that fact will Indicate to Brooklyn people the style ol entertainment which Mr. Williams proposes to give to Boston.

The reception of his opening bill yesterday indicated that duplication of his Brooklyn success will follow. The vaudeville bill was one of the sort which Mr. Williams has made familiar in his home city and included Arthur Prince, Karno's London comedy company, the Empire City Quartet, and other well known and popular performers. TRI-STATE TENNIS. Cincinnati, September 4 There was an exceptionally lage crowd present at the Tri-State Tennis tournament yesterday, including Mrs.

Nlcholrs Longworth. R. D. Little defeated Frank Marty, of Cincinnati, 62, 6 S. Miss May Sutton and Miss Marjorle Dodd defeated Miss M.

Wilby and MIbb Mary Louise Burton, 6 0, 6 1. Tho rest of the play consisted of men's and women's singles, first round, and men's doubles, first round. The Orpheum began the new season with a good bill and a crowded house. The audience came early, as if It were anxious to get back to vaudeville again It Alone, called for so many encores after a summer's recess, and it sat and looked at the new curtain while Louis that the curtain had to be rung down. Ada Overton Walker made one of the hits of the evening with her singing and danc- Rhinehardt's orchestra played.

It would bo hard to find fault with most of the acts that followed. Ned Wayburn Is presenting a one-tut play called "The ng, while Lottie Williams also sang ex-cllently. Hattle Mcintosh and George H. mm nmssmnigsh Futurity Winner." It Is a dashing, melo Outing of Knights of PyLhias Lodges dt Moore both gave fine performances, the latter as a Methodist minister and tha former as the leading sister of the minister's flock. The scenes, which were all laid in Africa, were very good, and the costumes of the chorus very handsome.

dramatic piece, but It Is well acted, aud, with the great race after which it takes BRYAN "I DEFY ANY ONE TO STEAL THAT SUIT! name so fresh in the public mind, is a popular creation. The horse race scene Just before the curtain is spirited enough to suit anybody. There is an English comedian on the 4 dt Gans Conquers Battling Nelson bill, named Chris Kickards, and he is a real comedian. Where so many of these funny Englishmen come from is a mystery, but every now and then the Orpheum hold of one. Rickards has an amazing capacity for doing the unexpected.

Add to this his accomplishments 1 as contortionist, acrobat, dancer, juggler, maker of grimaces and singer, and you have quite a lively person in front of you. Just to see him juggle with a hat is an education In foolishness. The Zingarl Gypsy troupe is a large one. and presents some unusually good music. One of the women has a really tine voice, and the stage setting is picturesque and suggestive of the little camps of those wanderers.

Gertie Reynolds heads a company of dancers called the Twiriy-Whirly girls, but she herself is far in the lead when it comes to twirling. The act is lively and some of the costumes are odd. Gcnaro and Bailey, singers of songs and dancers of eccentric steps, were back on a familiar stage, but with new business. Ed Blondell and company appear in a sketch that did good service last season and is still worth while. Mile.

He Serama has a menagerie A J. 'ft. i of trained animals, which do her bidding, if last night is a criterion, largely according to their fancy. Perhaps they were Just stubborn. The trained bull is a novelty and the skye terrier which turns somersaults an interesting little chap.

Home, a clay modeller, and Jordan and Harvey, in a dialogue, make up the reiit of the bill. The vitagraph shows views Of Bryan in New York The Kuights of Pythias lodges of Brooklyn held their first annual picnic at Llmer Park yesterday. A largo crowd was In attendance. The Brooklyn Rapid Transit gave the use of a special train for the outing This train started from Cvnress Hills Btatlon of the road at 1:30 P.M. and arrived at Ulnier Park about 2:46 P.M.

The train was manned by the members of tho order and was early decorated. Joe Gans. Battling Nelson,.