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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Cash balance available June 3d. 1892, Siss, 7as l.

1t is evident that the democratic cry of
deficit" was without the slightest founda-
ton. 1t was mere partisan scare, as silly
as it was dishonest. A gratifying feature
of the report is the increase In cash circula-
ton from 81 ,497 ,440,707, or S23.4l per
capita on July l, 1891, to 81, 577 ,262 070,
or $24 SO per capita ON November l. The
United States minis coined more money In
the past year than ever before. They
coined s24, lz2, POP so in gold, $50, 232,
800 90 In silver dollars. or an average
slightly exceeding 100000 per month,
and between So 100000 and "a 10000 in
subsidiary coins, making a total OF S63
Gil ,l59 35. Secretary Foster also notes
that while this country lost by gold OK
ports during the last fiscal year no less
than SGT GAG, 1853, the return movement OF
specie through the port eff New York from
July to November of the current year
was S27, 854 600; and he expresses /, well
grounded conhdeLce that, owing TO the
American exports of breadstutfs, the
movement of gold will continue in H.
creasing amounts tor many months.
The report shows that $25, 1854 500 of the
AZ per cent bonds maturing last Septen-
Ger have been continued at 2 per cent.
The number of banks in operation October
81, 1891. was 1854, having in capital
stock 1854 755 ,S65; bonds deposited to Sc
cure Gil culstion 1852, l13 $50; bank notes
outstanding, Sill ,46S, 94S. OF the total
humber of national banks organized only
81 per cent. have become insolvent during
period of twenty nine years. The
annual average less of creditors during
that time has been only one-twentleth OF
| per cent. of their average liability. The
magnificent exhibit Of the foreign trade
of the United States during the last fiscal
year is the best answer to the free trade
fanatics who predicted that the Mckinley
tariff would "stiae' trade. Our exports
of domestic merchandise have never been
SO great. For the last fiscal year they
reached the enormous total of 1872, 270,-
2S3. Our imports of all merchandise, free
and dutiable, were SS44, GIG, 1856 for the
same time. The public dt bts in the past
year has been d. creased 1874, 947, 6S5 AZ.
The work of collecting the revenues, adj
ministering the government, constructing
The new navy. fortifying our coasts and
carrying on all the various departments OF
our great national business mas been trans
acted with unsurpassed economy and skill.
Grave emeT gencies have been met and
overcome; the nation has passed, with
finances mistaken aud credit unimpaired.
through great monetary crisis that shooh
all Europe; the people are prosperous; the
currency is on sound basis, and bas
been increased by nearly 800, 600, OO0; Che
treasury has ample reserves for any Cal
that may be made upon it. The facts cun.
tanned in Secretary Fosters report vii
have their influence i'll 1892.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31

least twenty-five men who, through Mr..
Cases support, have become idependently
rich His Old contractors nearly all one
by one became wealthy and
then retired, leaving their
benefactor still with his shoulder at the
wheel. Me-. Case was a man of simple
habits. He had but ona amusement, and
that was his horses. Wien he was not
amusing himself with his trotters he was
at WORK.
Mr.. Lee thought the estate would reach
close to $1,000, 900. 1t consists of the
threshing works, the pillow works, the
Hickory Grove arm of over 2U0 acres,
and an immense track of land in Texas,
beside other real estate, bonds, life insur-
ancp etc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31

the season for putting the young colts into
the hands of trainers is al hand, it is a
yod time to commence teaching them not
to fear the approach of human being,
They are fond of being petted, and with
constant kindness will become quite
dociie. A nubbin of corn, handful of
grain or little sugar offered occasionally
will gain their confidence, and they will
gradually lose all fear of mankind. The
spirit Of trustworthiness thus inspired.
and the resulting genteness of disposition.
will last through life, unless adverse in
fluances are allowed to intervene
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
TIN PLATE PEOGR ESS.
The Wonderful Development Of Tin Man
ufacturing During the Past Year.

It is part of the game of free trade
organs to endeavor 10 persuade the public
that the manufacture of tin plate is such a
difficult and complicated process that it
cannot be carried en- at ii profit In the
United States All such claims are non,
sense. While the plants required are
expensive and take tim to erect, tin plate
making itself is one of the most simple
Industries known. The product is she's is
Ct iron or steel properly prepared and
coated with pure TIN or mixture Of tin
and lead, and the value is regulated
according to TIE quality of the iron or
steel, he manner in which it is coated and
the quality and quantity OF the coating
A mai ion that canprt duce as many different
thing, rs ours can certainly make tin plate
United States manufacturers, as the New
York Press has shown are already making
it in considerable quantities. A commun-
ication from the firm of N & G. Taylor, Of
Philadelphia, contains the statement that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
A CHARITABLE FAMILY.

In Five Years the Drexels Have Given
Away More Than s5,oo0,OOO.
Pull DELPHIA. Dec. ga. J. DreXel
and other members of the Drexel fam
lily have given more than S., 900, 900 for
charita bic purposes. This does not in
clude Anthony j. Drexers numerous
smaller gifts, which are comparatively
unnoticed. Of these he keeps no track.
Mr.. Drexel is in the habit of writing
a check about this time of the year for
each of the important charities of Phil
adelphia. His latest gift is $1,000, 900
to the Drexel institute, dedicated on
TIL rsdav.
THis principal benefactions in the past
1--we years were: Drexel Institute build
ings, $3.50, 900, endowment, 81, 900, 900;
Mary j. Drexel Home, 100000; In
dustrial Home, Eddirgton, $3.50, 900;
Miss Katharine Drexel's gifts at $780,
900 a year amounts to S1,500,O0O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
FIRE AT SACRAMENTO.
Big Warehouse and Its Contents Who
DESTROYED,

Big Warehouse and Its Contents Wholly
Destroyed.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Dec. 23.-The most
disastrous fire that has occurred here for
years broke cut early this morning, destroy
ing Baker & Hamllton's agricultural i'm
PIGMENT warehouse with its valuable con-
tents. The flames were with difficulty
prevented from communicating to the
Southern Pacific freight sheds. Among
the contents of the warehouse were
about million gnn cartridges which Kept
up a lively fusilade. Forty pounds OF
sample powder explode d just as three Ere
men were entering the door. They were
blown backward and seriously injured.
The contents are valued at between $751;
900 and $50. 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
The Leg horn Fowl.

1t is large Leghorn hen that will weigh
five pounds, yet they are, perhaps, not ex.
celIed as egg producers py any other breed,
their eggs usually weighing nine to a
pound. They have been known to lay as
many as $50 eggs in year, or more than
three times their own weight. Compare
such production with that of any other
producer on the farm, and the work of the
hen will appear enormous, far exceeding
the COW, proportionately. The COW is Ca.
pable of producing more than three times
her weight of milk i'll year, but the
greater portion is water, and contains less
solid matter than eggs. Viewing tn {
hens as whole, it is apparent that their
production of wealth is far greater tina n
that with which they are credited.--Ex.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
THE

Fast Trains with Pullman VestibuIed Drawing
eoom S'eepers, Dining Cars and Coaches Of aieN
desiGI., between Chicago and Milwaukee and
st. Paul aid Minneapolis
Fast Trains with Pullman Vestibuled Drawing
Room Sleepers. Dining Cars and Coaches of latest
design, between Chicago and Milwaukee and
Ashland and Duluth.
Through Pullman Vestibu!ed Drawing
Room and CO1onist Hteeprrs via the North
erH Pacific Railroad between Chicago anf
Portland. Ore.
Convenient Trains to and from Eastern
Western, Northern and Central Wisconsin points,
affording unequalled service 10 and from WAN,
<esha, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenan,
Nenasha, Chippewa Falls, Fan Claire,
Hurley, Wis, and IronwoOd and Bessemer,
Mich.
For tickets, sleeping car reservations, tune
tabes and other information, apply % agents OF
the line, or to Ticket Agents any. Iere in the
united States or Canada.
8. r. A1NSLIE, General Manager, CHICAGO.
ILL
J. NJ HANNAFoRD, General Tramc Mana,
ger, ST. PAUL, MINI.
II. G. BARLOW, Traffic Manager, CHICAGO,
JAS. G. POND, aenr p.ssr and Tx. Assn.
CHICAGO. ILL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
FARM AND HOME.
COOLEY GOD BLESS YOU.
EUGENE FIELD

like the Anglo-Saxon speech
With its direct reyealings:
1t takes hold aid seems TO reach
Far down into your feelings;
That some folks deem it rude, know,
And therefore they abuse it:
But [ have never found it so,
Before all else | choose il.
/ don't object that men sh uld air
The Gallie they have paid for,
With "Au revoir, )" "Adieu, ma chere,
For that's what French was made for.
But when q crony takes your hand
At parting to address you,
He drops all foreign lingo, and
He says: "Good-bye, God bless your
This seems to be sacred phrase
With reverence impassioned;
A thing come down f ON righteous days,
Quantity, but nobiy fashioned,
1t we'll becomes an honest face,
A voice that's round and cheerful;
It stays the sturdy in his place,
And soothes the weak and fearful;
Into the portals of the ears
1t steals with subtle JUNCTION
And IN your heart of hearts appears
To work its gracious function
And all day long with pleasing song
1t fingers to caress you.
I'm sure no human heart goes wrong
That's told, "Good, bye. God bless your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Change of Feed.

If brought up to feed out all the poor
fodder the first OF the winter and all good
hay towards spring think moment and
wrong way and stock need change of feed
and variety, and not only to make them
heartily but as matter of economy in
feeding. Give the poor feed on extreme
cold days throughout the entire winter. A
horse kept on all good hay will eat his bed
ding if his halter is long enough
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
FAILED FOR A MILLION.

A Greenville (NIiss.) Bank Forced to
Close its Doors.
VICKsBURG, Miss, Dec 23.-The Bank
of Greenville, at Greenville, Miss,
closed its doors at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The bank is in the hands
Of President Pollock, who has been ap-
pointed receiver. The liabilities are
stated to be 81 900, 900, while the assets
are supposed to fully equal that amount.
The allure is due to the recend depres-
sions in cotton. The general impress
sion among the banks OF this city is that
the debtors will be paid in full.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Governor Campbell Sued.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec 23.-Sheriff Caster
has served summons upon Gov. Camp
bell in a suit to foreclose a mortgage
given on property in Preble county in
September, 1889, to secure a note for
$1,000. Mrs. Campbell signed the mort
gage and is made a party defendant.
The plaintiffs are George and Charles
Frances, administrators of the estate Of
a man named Hunt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Keeping Apples

Temperature is the great point in the
winter keeping Of apples. The nearer they
can be kept to the freezing point, yet
always safely above it, the better it will
be- The storage room should be dry as
well as cool, and if the fruit has teen
carefully picked and stored, wormy as we'll
as bruised specimens being thrown out,
add the apples packed in boxes or barrels
in some fine dry material, such as chat or
excelsior, there should be no difficulty in
keeping until spring. 1t is some trouble
to handle fruit so as to kept through the
winter but the higher prices that it COM
mands in the spring will always pay you
tor having done the work thoroughly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
WILL FORWARD PROVISIONS.
transportation Furnished for Contrib,
tons to Russian sufferers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. % Secretary
Blaine has received from Minister Smith
communication setting forth the mea-
sures being taken by the Russian govern
ment for the alienation of famine in the
Russian empire. The appointment of a
committee composed of the highest gov
ernrlent ofici Ills, to deal with the prob,
lem, indicates the gravity of tie
situation which is presented by the short
crops ard the earnest spirit with which
the emperor and the government meet it. -"
In this communicates the state depart
ment makes public letter received
containing inquiries as to how
FAR the government will
aid in securing transportation to Rus
STA of provisions and the reply of Mr.
Gregor, the Rl.sian charg d affaires in
this city. in which he states that R ,ssia
will gladly forward from New York all
donations IF four and grain. The com
munication sets forth The needs as real
and great
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Prof Ernst Curtfus Greatly Honored

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-Emperor William
has conferred the star of the Order of
Hohenzollern upon Prof. Ernst Curtius,
the distinguished Hellenist whose jubi-
lee as professor was appropriately OBJ
served yesterday. In an autograph
letter the Emperor thanks the profess
Sor for his services to his father, the
late Emperor, who valued Prot. Cur
thus Is q teacher, as faithful friend aaA
- counsellog."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31

LONDON, Dec. ga dispatch just re.
celved here says that the steamship
Thingvalla, of the Danish or Thingella
line, Captain Laub, from Stettin Dec.
bound for New York which vessel was
reported at Copenhagen on Dec. and
at Christiansand on Dec. ~, is now
ashore at Nidingen. 1t is added that
the passengers have been landed safe
II, The Thingvalla is said to be leak
ing badly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Keep Horses Warm.

A little money spent in horse blanket
about this time may prove good invest
ment, as it not only would add to the com
fort and well-being of the horses, but
would result in considerable Saving of
feed. If stock is suffering from the cold
their natural instinct will prompt them to
put all the fuel that they can inside Of
their bodies, but this is an expen.
sive way to keep them warm. Go out te
the stable some of. these cold mornings,
and if you see the horses shivering then
hitch up and go to town as fast as you car
and get some blankets for them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
NOTHING FOR CHARITY
j. L. Case Believed in Doing Good Before
Death.

RACINE. Dec. 23.-The funeral of the
late J. |. Case will take place tom brow
afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Cases lawyer, Charles Lee, said
that will had been left bequeathlng
the entire fortdne to the family and
named as executors. The will is a
simple one. and there are no charitable
requests in it. ''In fact, said M. L ,e,
Mr. Case often expressed himself for
cibly on the custom of bequeathing
amounts to charities, aud condemned it IL
no measured terms. He always said that
whatever he had for charity he would give
before death and he expected his family to
keep up his principles. He was a most
charitable man. and many Lien have be-
come rich by his aid. Thus can count at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Ate Four Cans of salmon and Died.

MERCER, Mo-, Dec. 23,-Robert Sew.
ems, proprietor of a livery stable, here
made a wager that he could eat four
cans OF salmon in thirty minutes, the
price of the salmon being the forfeit.
lie finished the fourth can in twenty
eight minutes and a half. He then
called for a cigar, lit it and started for
the door. Just as he got To the door he
dr. pped dead. The parties who made
the wager are under arrest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Canadian Legislature.

QUEBEC, Dec. 23.--An extra of the
Official Gazette will be published to-
day dissolving the Legislature and ap-
pointing another royal commission to
investigate further alleged boodling by
the late government. Nominations
will be held on March l, and voting on
March s. The writs were returnabl
on the 18th, the legislature being called
for April z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
FARM NOTES.
Frozen Apples for Hogs.

Remember that it is no damage to ap-
pies to be frozen if to be fed to hogs pro-
vided they ire thawed and fed as wanted,
They will keep as long as frozen and
freezing makes sour apples sweeter, as may
be observed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31


This lire is composed of the Chicago, ST PasL
Minneapolis 4 Omaha and Union Pacific Rail
ways. and reaches more Far Western Cities than
any other line, as follows:
HALEY. Boise City, Lewiston, Moscow and
principal Idaho points.
Walla Walla, Colfax, Pennington, Rockford,
Spokane Falls and numerous Washington points.
Baker City, Pendleton, Portland and principal
Oregon points.
Ogden and Salt Lake City, the largest points In
Utah
San Francisco, Los Angeles and all California
points from Mt. Ashta TO San Diego.
And this line also reaches Butte, Anaconda and
many other points in Montana
Also note that by this line accommodations are
furnished in Pullman Family Sleeping Care at
low rates to holders of second-class tickets going
to Washington, Oregon and California.
When you get ready to go West, before deciding
upon your route, cali on agents of c., st. p, NJ.
Il o. R'y, who will cheerfully furnish rates and
information about through car service over the
"LAKE SUPERIOR, ST. PAUL & UNION PACIFIC
LINE" and connections, or for pamphlets and
maps address
T. w. TEAsDALE,
Cen. Passenger Agent St. Paul
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
Treatment of Colts.

Gentleness is quality of the highest
value in horse. Viciousress in horses
is frequently nothing but sheer timidity
AMI almost invariably is the result of rough
treatment. Horses would not give way to
fear when man approaches them if they
had been accustomed to receive always
kind and human treatment. Now that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
ChiIe's Cabinet to Resign.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 23.-The entire
Chilean Cabinet will resign on Dec. 20,
when President Montt is formally in
stalled in Office. The President will
then appoint new ca binet, which will
better represent the majority in ! arlia-
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
-Four Men Killed.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13--An ammonia
tank in Armour's packing establish
u.ent exploded this morning. Four men
were killed and several others wounded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
LUNATIC ON a TRAIN.
Police men Have to be Summoned to Take
Him AWAY.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. pa Rock Island
train from the east came in today with a
dangerous lunatic in the toilet room of
the coaches. He refused to
come out. Trainmaster Blair
with the assistance of porter
undertook to take him out, whereupon
he pulled knife, which he sheathed in
Bair's leg Blair then concluded TO
lock the deer of the private room
AMI left him alone. Two policemen
succeeded in securing him later He gave
his name rs Thomas F. Harrington, Ia
tcr r. of San Francisco. who was return
Ing Ia ms from d visit to Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31

Andrew j. Thompson, Tippecauoe
veteran, died in his chair al Viroqua on
Wedue>d day. He had lived in Vernon
county for forty wars
CITY OF Mexico, Dec. zl.-Catarina
Cara, the so called revc iutlouist, has
proposed to the government to Law down
his arms for $40. 900 or for consulate in
the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31

Fast Han Line with vestibuled 1faAs -
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, st. FaA ~
Minneapolis.
Trans-Continental Route between ChleagA
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Paaf1e O>a1A
Great National Route between ChSsago. KAs-
sas City and st. Joseph. No
500 Miles of Road reaching al principal
points IN II inois. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa.
Missouri and Dakota
For maps. time tables, rates Of passage ant
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & 81. PAUL RAnwAZ.
Or to any Railroad Agent any where in tho WOAA
ROSWELL MILLER, AV H. CARPENTER
General Manager. GenI Pas. and TIT Ags.
fD-For Information IN reference TO Lands -
ro~ps owned by the CBICAeo, AuvAUK10 Z Or.
PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write b b. g. HAuoAE
Land Co0misGlo0ek. Nuwaukea WiscoOlA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-12-31
l.. S., ST. p. & y. P.

These Letters are the Initials OF the New Ltns
through Wyoming and Idaho to the
Pacific Northwest
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-20
Tn. coInar. Of ouart.r..

The coinage Of quarters has fuctu
ated in a most remarkable way. Be
ginning with 1850. for three years the
coinage averaged about $40. 600 a year
Then in 1858 it jumped up TO $3.s13.
555. In 1854 it was almost as much.
So, O95. 900. Then it dropped to STA.
260 in 1855. In 1856 it was 81. sic, 900
In 1857. Sail 900 and In 1855, 81. S42.
600. Then il dropped again. never
rising 10 $500. 900. and during war
times averaging only FIVE or six thou
sands. except in 1861, when il was
81 1913. $50. In 1875 it was 81. O75. 375.
In 1876. s.. 454.2S7 so In 1877. g. ~,
$3.50. Then began the coinage OF
silver dollars By the millions, and the
production Of subsidiary coins dropped
of For the past ten Of fifteen years
the coinage Of quarters has averaged
only $1,000 or $4,000 a year.
Just examine the dates on the quar-.
tiers that come into your possession. and
see how they bear out these statistics
For instance, in 1886 there we're only
Sl,47l.5O In quarters coined. and there
are a thousand chances to one against
a coin Of this date coming into your
hands. Albany Argus.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-11-20
How England Could rake chIenco.

Our lake frontier Is a cobweb. No
land defenses Of such towns as Chi
cago, situated on the shore itself. could
save them IRON boinbardment. The
best army could not protect Chicago
against "A mediocre modern fleet. The
shipping and commerce Of the lakes
Is attractive. The goods ahoat and
ashore suffice to pay a huge war in
demnity. They are all at the mercy Of
an English fiOtilla. Some people inn
agine that modern war has been hu-
manized out of such measures as bonn
bardment But Paris was bombarded
in 1870; so was Strasburg. and its
beautiful cathedral spire was seriously
injured. War has no aesthetic maxims.
The occupation Of a seaport leaves no
alternative but submission and the pay
ment Of a heavy ransom-Or lombard
ment. In a town like Chicago this
would be followed by Ere, and we all
remember the $500, 900, 900 lost IN the
FIRE of 1S71.-CoL T. A. Dodge 10 Fo-
rum.