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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

An lndianapolis man has invented
a live poultry car. 1t has numberless
partitions, storm curtains. cleansing
sppasatus, water and food troughs.-
Initd9apoltS Journal.
At the New York Convention of
Deaf Mutes q pair of patent ears was
shown. With them partially deaf peo
pie wouh hear better than with their
ear trumpet.-N. I, San.
Experiments made by M. Muntz
with various kinds of water-spring,
river, sea and rain water, also snow
prove that alcohol may be found in all,
except in pure spring water.
-Sawdust when used rs q substitute
for sand in house plastering is alleged
to impart very desirable properties to
the plaster. 1t makes the covering for
walls light, warm, and porous. BY its
non-conducting qualities it cSuses the
inner surface TO retain the heat, which
SAND plaster allows to escape.
1t was long believed that the height
of the atmosphere of the earth did not
exceed forty-tive miles, bat from the OBJ
SCI NdbiOllS vi luIbIuouS 1lttLtOlS IL IL III
telred that the height of the atmos.
phere IS a least 120 miles, and that, in
an extremely attenuated form, it may
even reach POO miles. - Chicago Inter
Ocean.
"A simple way to ascertain whether
sample of petroleum is dangerous OF
not has been recommended by q chem
ist of considerable standing. An ordi
nary tumbler is filled two-thirds full
with the oil. While filing up the re-
naming one-third with water q flame is
held over the vessel. If the vapol
which rises takes fire the test indicates
that the petroleum is not safe TO be eX'
posed to the atmosphere.
The curious statement is made by 3
writer in the London Daily Nr1rS. who
has been collecting some particulars re
garding divins operations on the
Thames and elsewhere, that men have
grown old in this particular business,
though in early life they had been in
danger of consumption. The theory Is
simple one Men under water in a
diving dress breathe n condensed at
mosphere, and are, therefore, inhalin@
oxygen in concentrated form, and
this, it is assumed. is conducive to the
cure of consumption. -HalFs JouTa@ O
HfaJih.
The iron describes an apparatus
for freeing carpets from dust without
beating them. 1t consists OF Il polygon-
al drum formed of wooden bars and
fixed on q shaft revolving horizontally,
The drum is twelve feet IN diameter
and six feet in breadth, and is enclosed
in a chamber 1t is driven by an Otto
ras engine of twelve-horse-poWer,
which also drives q fan Tor drawing CT
the dust from the chamber as it IS eN,
tracted from the carpets The carpet,
are placed in the drum, which is lifted
with series of internal rollers, and
which turn the carpets over as the drum
revolves. The speed is twenty-five
revolutions per minute, and at this rate
il is found that from two hundred tt
three hundred square yards OF carpe,
can be thoroughly cleansed per houi
without the possibility OF damage to Tho
fabric.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Coaser.p.ion in Germany.

LosnoN, Sept. lG-The rigors Of military
conscripfion in Germany are illustrated BY !,
recent incident Mt GreN. Two gentlemen of
thai city, being soldiers of the landwebr
ciass, were ordered to report for anty for the
aat,i''in nlanenyers of the Gerfn.;a a,.r,y
Tea GUY means Of transportation ofse7a
them was ts 80 in a cattle train with :.
lot OF peasantsM who were also lanl
weir soldiers TIE gentlemen refused
to tste their places in the cattle t,ucas
ard Fe,eSraphed a remonstrance to Ero,,e,or
VILLAIN at Berlin. A reply came bach
through military official channels to the effect
that the offenders were to be tried in the
usual way for disobedience Of orders. The
two gentlemen have accordingly been duly
tried by eourt-martial, and the sentence Of
the court has just been approved and pro-
mnlgated The sentence is for each of them
eight years of Imprisonment at hard labor in
The common prison at Greiz
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
slcians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb-28-m.w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

AT Wh.tby, Canada, the other day,
a farmer and his horse came upon a
number of dogs that were barking furi-
ously at some sheep IN pasture The
timid ewes and their lambs were hud-
died together in q fence corner, but
were protected from harm by two
year-old colt. The equine shepherd
displayed great skill in his battle with
the dogs, striking out his fore feet at
them and marching up and down IN
front of his self-assumed charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
HAY FEVER.

For Hay Fever | recommend Ely's
Cream Balm. 1t entirely relieved me from
the first application; have been sufferer
for ten years. Going from home and
neglecting to take the remedy, had an
attact; after returning | Immediately re-
sorted to it, and found instant relief.
believe had | begun its use earlier.
should not have been troubled j. Coll
yer Clerk, lis Broad Street, Elizabeth,
N. J. Easily applied
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
WIDE AWAKE DRUGGISTS.

Messrs Hartz & Bahnsen are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains
to secure the best of every article in thei,
line. They have secured the agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The only certain cure
known for Consumption, Coughs. Colas
lorseness, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchi-
lis, or any affection Of the Throat and
Lungs. Sold on positive guarantee
Triad Bottles free Regular size $1,00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

BOSTON, Sept 16-At a meeting Mon
day of the Republican state committee
Henry Cabot Lodge rendered his resignation
OF its Craftsmanship. This was considered
and unanimous declaration to accept was
agreed upon. Thereupon, Lodge said he
should enter heartily upon the further work
OF the campaign and do all that in him lies to
make it successful, Mr. Lodges offer TO
withdraw was because of the fact he is CON-
gressional candidate. and Of the possibility
that 1t might be felt he could not do
as much iii both positions for good of tie
party as he might do if he occupied but on,4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Seven years of continuous suffering had
T ndered Mr. VIM. S. Fleming well nigh
hopeless, but Athlophoros came to Il e
rescue. Hear him: For seven years |
have suffered with rheumatism, and for
four months was confined to the house,
five weeks of which time | was helpless
Athlophoros was recommended to me by
Rev S. W. Davis, and the best of what
might he longer narrative is, am ems
tirely well and about my business after
using two bottles"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Fifty Thousand a Year,

To he sure. You've ''only got cold
''onlv a cold BE all over in few
DAYS" Don't worry about me-" Well,
we won't. But $4,000 people die every
wear in the United States from consump~
lion. And every soul of them began that
way. Better stop it now with Parker's
tonic, This remedy will expel the cold AT
nnpp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Loved by Ladies

Ladies love delicate and delicious per-
fumes. In Parker's Hair Balsam they not
only satisfy this taste, but have an article
which arrests falling hair, removes dand>
ruff, restores the original color and inn
parts beautiful gloss, softness and life.
Does not soil the linen. is not dye,
cleanly and economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
The Vote In Maine.

BANGOR, Me-, Sept i6-Nearly complete
official returns of the Maine election Of the
eth inst, show that the total vote was 140, 4 Il
the largest ever cast at any election except
one. Robe received TITO, against 5s,0.u
cast for Redman, Democrat, and 3,147 cas
for Eaton. Greenbacker Robes pluralit,
IS 1907, against Democratic plurality Of
ICY in 1880, 1t is expected that the onicias
vote of eighteen small plantations not Vel.
returned will make Robes plurality owe,
2O,0o0
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr.. t. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
Il never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers. Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and Will posi-
lively cnre Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds Of dollars IN
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz d
Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Rucklem,s Arnioa Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of The world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rhenm, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilbiains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
tecd to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box For sale by
iart2 Il Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
A FAIg OFFER

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall.
Mich, offer to send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
vouno afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and many other diseases
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Some parents are ambitious to absurd
lty. A helpless little infant recently born
in Richmond, Va, has been burdened
with the name ''Clevelandina" Smith.
As she grows to be woman she will
gradually discover that her parents were
idiots.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Very Well Put.

Why do we defer till tomorrow what
We can do today? Why do We neglect a
cough till il throws us into Consumption
and Consumption brings rs to the grave
DR.. VIM Halls Balsam is sure TO cure il
taken in season. 1t has never been
known tn fail Use it throughy accord
ing to directions. Persevere till the dis
ease is conquered, rs 1t is certain To be-,
even il il should require dozen bottles
There is M better medicine for putmon
ary disorder
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
University Of VIRGINIA

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine weekly
begin 10Th July, 1884, and end 10th September
Have proved of signal list, TO students who
design TO pursue t ir studies at this or oher Law
School 81, to those who prapose to read privately
and I'd, TO practitioners who have net had The adj
vantage of systematic instruction. For circular
apply Up. o. University Of VA 10 JoHN b. Nil
NOR Prof. Com and Stat. Law. may-a3 win
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Mrs Bclva A. Lockwood is the sccono
woman who has formally run for the
president of the United States, Mrs Vie
toria G, Woodruff being her notorious, if
not illnstrious, PREDECESSOR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
A T,adyis Wish

"Oh, how / do wish my skin WAS as clear and
soft as yonrs," said a lady to her friend. ''You
can easily make it So answered the friend.
Howl inquired the first lady.
by using Hop Bitters that makes pure, rich
blood and blooming health. 1t didi for me as you
observe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Heart Pains.

Palpltation, Dropsical Swelling,
Dizziness, Indigestion, Headache, Sleep
lessness cured by "Wells' Health Renew
or -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

A remedy for Indigestion. Consump>
on, Dyspepsia, Weakness, Fever, Ague,
etc, Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Maud viii Try 1t Again.

HARTFORD, Conn, Sept 16-Maud s. wa
driven two heats by Bair Monday morning..
Time, 2;lS}4, 2:13A, Thursday Robert
Bonner will be here and the mare will be put
on to lower the record of 2:O9s<.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Lolita, the actress, has arrived in New
York from England, She says the Prince
of Wales told her she was delightfully."-
clever" and that settles it of course.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

When the scalp is annoyed with dana.
ruff, Glenn's Sulphur Soap will be found
infallible.
Hill Hair Dye, black or brown, fifty
ctc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Judge John M. Harlan, of the United
States Supreme Court, and Mrs. Harlan
are spending his vacation at Block Island,
r
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

e2G None genuine without a bunch OF green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile, poison
Gus, stun with "Hop'' or .Hopsn in their name.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

1t is now reported that Mrs. Frank Les
lie has concluded not to buy the Continent,
Judge Tourgees magazine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
If you are sick with that terrible sick
ness, Nervousness, you will find Balm
in Gilead', in Hop Bitters.

IL you are frequenter, a resident of,
N miasmatic district barricade your sys-
TEN against the scourge of all countries
Malaria. Epidemic, Bilious and Inter
-mttent Fevers by the use of Hop Bitter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

A Young woman Of Ulster county, N.
Y has promised to marry her sweetheart
when Blaine is elected president. He has
already ordered his wedding clothes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad
breath, Hop Bitters will give you fair skin, rich
blood, the sweetest breath aud health 500 will
be paid for case they will not cure or help.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
In the Small of His Back.

.'Benson's Capcine Plasters cured me
of dull. weary ache in the small OF my
back. u. T. Csc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Being
Southeast
the tanic andt the Pacific.
villages
III
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

own fault if you remain ILL., If
You are wasting away with any form
OF Kidney disease, stop tempting death this
moment, and turn for azure to Hop Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Mrs. Mulock says that it takes heroine
to be economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

II you are cosiive, or dyspeptic or suffer
Ing, from any other of the numerous dis
eases Of the stomach or towels it is your
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
.a,r,,o. BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
ulr.ln. Mll.MAukEE 4 ST. PAUL.

gD.k ISLAND TRAINS.
....... s,1aam Arrives. GAO p ~
..-... ll:lj f. IN ~ Il III
II y Accom- .20p IN 1890 ~ 10 y ia
DAVENPORT TRAINS.
I,sIpye
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Secretary Chandler has returned to his
desk in the navy department at Washing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

Or II you are in the workshop, on the
farm at the desk, anywhere, ana feel
that your system needs cleansing, ton
ing, or stimulating, without intoxicat-
ing, if yonr are old,
blood thin and impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady, facilities
warning, Hop Bitters is what You need to
give yon new life, health, and yigor.''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Words Of Warning and comfort

II You are suffering from poor health or
'languishing on q bed of sickness. take cheer
II you are simply siline, or IL yon feel
weak and dispirited,
without clearly know
ing why. Hop Btters
will surely cure son
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
Mother Swans Worm Syrup

Infallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic
for feverishness, restlessness, worms, con-
stipation. csc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

II yon are suffering from over eating
or drinking, any iudlscretion or dissipae
tion' or are young and growing too fast,
as is often the case,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

The use of the term
''Short Line" in connection
with the corporate name OF
Il grert road, conveys an
idea OF just what is requir-
ed by the travelling public
IL Short Line, Qnick Time
and the Best of accommo-
ialinns-ail of which are
t railway in America,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16
g GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

samar
comMoDious
that acknowledged
the SEvEMTYFvE
IHREE TRAINS
TRAINS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

II you are minister, and
have oveFtaxed yourself with your
pastoral duties, or u mother WON out
WITH care and work, or a man of business or
labor, weakened by the strain of Your everyday tt-
es or man of letters toiiing over your midnight
work, Hop Bitters will most surely strengthen YOU
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-16

tba 'ru5 sleeper7 and the Finest Dining Cars in
Nill l are run on the main lines Of the Chicago
Ian ' , St Paul Railway and every att en-
Of III, Pd'd To passengers by courteous employees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-06
TAMMANYJS CoIGRESS NOMINATION.

The Tammany conventions LOT congress
nominations will be held this evening in the various dis
ricts II is understood that all the present Congress-
men will be renominated with the possible exception OF
Nicholas Muller Under the new appOrtionmcnt New
York City gains Congressman. and the boundaries OF
the districts are changed. The lower district Is now
known as the With II is composed Of the LIST With and
IXth Assembly Districts. The st and With composed Il
part OF Congressman Muller's District
The With District is composed Of the I'D, lid and
With Assembly Districts 1t understood that John j.
Adams will be rcnoninaed
The With District composed OF the WITH With and
With Assembly Districts. :. Cox will be renoni-
mated. 49, $780,,
The IXth District Is composed Of the Xth. XIIth and
XIVth Assembly Districts. William DOrsheimer Will be
renOminatcd $1,000 ,
The Xth District is composed Of the XTth, XVIII and
XVIIth Assembly Districts Abram :. Hewitt VIII be
TcnOmlnatcd
The Xith District il composed Of tho XIIIth. XVIII
and XNIIth Assembly Districts. John Hardy Will
renOlnnated. although there Is some opposition 10
him the part OF the County Democracy, ana they
threaten 10 place another Democratic candidate III The
field.
The XIIth District comprises the XXh and XXIst As
semby Districts and that portion Of the Ahld Assembly
District bounded nort1by Eighty-sxth-st, south by
Fifty ninthst., west by Lexingonave and east BY the
East Kivsr. q. b. Potter will he TenOnluatcd.
The XIIlth District comprises the AlAth ana 4AllId
Assembly Districts, and that portion Of the AXId As
semby District bound the north by Ninety first ST. on
the south by Eighty sixtlst, the west by Firth ave.
aud the east by the East River This. being new
district will probably require the appointment of con
ference committees to decide whether T9nmany Hall or
the County Democracy shall name the candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-06
NOTES OF THE CANVASS.

The Plumed Knight Regiment of the XXIst
Assembly District ~ make It's first parade this evening.
The officers Colonel Jacob Hess Lieutenant col
onel Henry A. Barnm Major, W lillian II. Gulon. lt Pay
master James II. Davies. QunriermhstoI James A. Bnn-
chafd, Coumissary. A. A. Schneider Surgeon Dr. L. A.
Judson Adntant, Charles T. schuyler Aides willard
nullartl A. T.. Wolf. James Miwaul aud geurge W
Ic,les. The regiment IA composed Of tho linaa irgon
the James A. Davies Fire Iouayea the Blaine aud Logan
Company NJ I. the H. H. gninrtt Guard. the Van ,nhn
Hose COMPANY. the illuttr shepard GUARD the Rnvlpa
Battery. IN ail over 900 uniformed muu, with "A band
and three drum and Mo uotpa. Tho uniformed ut,urn
tuns rt the KILN. NNtlthl and NtNth Assembly ba
iirfA under command uf tUunU John ", Ma ahal viii
take pat n thr paiHini Tho lnu ui march VIII hn from
Hisii sltih Hi rsanB thr Mon ifnsun tuh aud the
State and National Republican hraduuafjuta and then
back np iishihnNrI Ca lifj nlnthat th,lu will bu
uVrf q Onn uniformed men ~ line
The i,uphli,ana ~ The NNth Assembly District held a
large meeting ratuidHy evening az The hall No aa9
Meat ihilii nflh-st D. q Leo presided. battery Was
organized rumportd uf 100 u,cmhefa battalion III
ilmed knlehla NaA olWnifrd street parade was
had The uniformed companies made hnn appearance.
Alter The parade spceutA were made Ia The han by
ernl George H. Palmer aud Patrick Logan
Ihr John Prize battery and Planned knishts Of the
Vth Assembly District, VIII parade IN uniform tonight,
rum their rooms, No ~ Snlliyanst
several companies of the Boyh In Blue have been
orgnnl ihe INth Assembly District by Colonel g.
Van keypen. At meeting OF iho company commanders.
saturday night. Colonel Van Reypen elected Dis
tIic Commander. Captain Adams was elected Colonel
OF tho First Regiment Richard Williams Lieutenant
Colonel, and Lieutenant Graves, Major.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-06
4 MINISTER on MR. MCULLOUGH

"John Mccullough, the fallen actor" was
the subject OF the discourse Of the Rev. y. b.
Thompson at the Free Baptist Church. No 23o
West Twenty nfth-st last night Mr.. Thompson
said In part "The dramatic world In
the last week has received great shock. first in the
breaking Of John Mccullough and then few days
later the derh Of Frank Chanfrau The name Of John
Mccullough the greatest Of American actors Is house
hold word Stricken In mind yet strong physically he
demands sympathy. II has been said that the cause
Of his prostraon the excessive Of liquor and un
happy domestic relations His friends say II over
work: ambition To excel hs competitors in his art
Whatever have been the It's well to draw the
cloak charity. do not wish To reflect the stage
True ability will be recognized no matter where found
have heard Mccullough render Shakespeare. and en-
We'd him his power of expression aud wished could
render the Bible well The modern stage
has some blessed characters The names OF
Charlotte Cushman and Mary Anderson stand
ont clearly and beautifully. Mary Anderson
when the attack made upon the virtue of the stage
proved il false, a against kIngly suOr advO
cate the 10 night necessity, not that the world
could not without it but because II viii have H. Let
the beat and purest and women tread It, John
Mccullough was man of just this magnitude would
to God that the present anlmosy existing between the
church the stage wiped out and that there were
more little churches around the corner The attrac
lions drama hard to put down and II think
they are TO be trodden out 10y the church YOU are mis-
TAX