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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

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GERMANY AND CHINA.

Germany. Russia and France May De
vide Chinese Territory.
Berlin. Dec. All sorts of Wild ru-
mors are current here and at Kiel,
probably based In the main upon the
speech of Emperor William at the open
ing of the reichstag, as to the relations
between Germany and China. But
most Of these are discredited. The Ma
tional Zeitung has confirmed the state
ment of the emperor that Germany
only object in the occupation at Kiao-
chau is to protect German missionaries
in China, and the alarmist stories are
now taken with liberal allowances Of
salt.
A sensation was caused yesterday by
a report that the Chinese had massa-
cred 200 German sailors belonging to
the German cruiser division in Kiao-
chau bay, but there has been no con-
firmation of this, while the latest dis
patches received from Admiral Won
Diedrich, commander of the division,
make no reference to fighting at Kiao-
chau.
1t is reported in well informed cir
cles that the views of the Russian co.
eminent have undergone change as
to the situation at Kiaochau bay. See
ing the large force that Germany is
assembling there Russia is inclined
with France, to oppose German action.
Another report is that France. Ger
many and Russia have entered into a
compact for acquisition of Chinese ter
ritory, Germany taking Shan-Tung,
Russia taking Corea and France taking
Fo-Kien and Formosa.
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ARnOR PLATE PLANT.
Report Of the Investigating Board
to Secretary Long.
THE COST CANNOT BE REDUCED.


Evident THAT the Government Cannot
Make It's Own Armor at the Limit
Price Named In the Last Naval APP
preparation Bill.
Washington. Dec. 2.--The naval board
appointed by authority of congress to
ascertain the cost of an armor plant
made It's report through Commodore
Howell to Secretary Long yesterday.
The report makes voluminous docu-
ment, treating every detail of the pro-
cess Of armor making essential to
correct appreciation of the. cost OF the
plant and of the product. 1t is also
accompanied by elaborate plans for the
plant, which have been verified by Elk
pert Fritz. The cost of plant suit
able for the making of naval armor at
the rate of about 5000 tons per annum.
which is fully equal to the capacity
of both of the existing private plants,
is set down as about $3.50 900. No
Recommendation Is made as to the To-
cation of the plant, but the board has
accumulated much information as to
the merits of various eligible locations
which may be had by congress if called
for by it.
Secretary Long will now proceed Inn
mediately to take the next step neces-
sary to carry out the wish of congress.
namely, invite proposals by advertise
ment for building such plant as that
designed for the use of the govern
fnent. It is expected that congress will
be advised also of the offers made by
both the existing armor making con-
Germs to sell out to the government,
and also OF other large interests to
turn over plarts which will permit of
alteration into effective plants.
The report of the board, which may
be strengthened by an endorsement
from Secretary Long, makes it quite
evident that the government cannot
undertake to make its own armor at the
cost named as the limit of price to be
paid to private firms in the last naval
appropriation bill.
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Items From Berkeley Springs.

Mr.. C. Il. Pendleton is in Balti-
more this week.
Our old friend, Philip Rimel,
Esq, of Martinsburg, was here Mon
day.
Chas. Spring was up from Mar
tinsburg Monday attending the fun
eral OF William Wharton.
Somers will eat Buzzerd's turkey
or will it be turkey buzzerd be.
fore the matter is through
VIM. II. Somers has been appoint
ed postmaster here, and it is report
ed will make Miss Agnes Bechtol
deputy.
John Il. Buszerd's three hogs
weighed |, 900 pounds. The largest
tipped the beam at $40, the Others
at BIT and 3l3 respectively.
F. H. Harrison returned home
from Washington Saturday last.
His health is not st all good,a land the
recent attack of his old ailment in
Washington has left him in bad con-
dition. He is able to be up and
about.-Ne,ys and Messenger.
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How ss Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year cold is
very easily contracted, and if left to
run its course without the aid of
some reliable cough medicine is la
bic to result In that dread disease.
pneumonia. We know OF no better
remedy to cure cough or cold than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We
have used it quite extensively and
it has always given entire satisfac.
tion.-Oolagah, Ind. Ter. Chief.
This is the only remedy that is
known to be certain preventive Of
pneumonia. Among the many
thousands who have used 1t for
colds and la grippe we have never
yet learned of eingle case having
resulted in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason
to fear an attack OF pneumonia
should keep the remedy at hand
The Is and SO cent sizes for sale by
L. G. Matthaei, Druggist.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Going

Your Friends Coming and Going.
Justice Byers has returned from
Baltimore.
Rev. o. NJ. Ruark was in this
city on Friday.
Mr.. W. Il. Polling was 10 Balti.
more on Monday.
Mr.. John w. MartiH has returned
from Winchester.
Mr.. John W. Martin was in Win
chester on Tuesday.
DR.. Sponseller, of Hedgesville, was
in this city on Saturday.
Miss Mamie Goheen is visiting
friends in Charlee-Town.
DR.. James Shipper was the guest
of Mr.. S. S. Felker, on Saturday.
Mr.. Jas. Yountz has removed his
family from Brunswick to this city.
Mr.. F. G. Howe, OF Cleveland, o.,
is the guest of Mr.. N D. Baker, Jr.
Rev. John @. Hawk, of Beltsville,
Md, is the guest Of Mr.. Nj. G. Tab
Ter.
Mr.. Herbert Hartzell, of Shep-
herdstown, was in this city on Mon
day.
Mr.. John Kaufman, Of Baltimore,
spent Sunday with his parents in
this city.
Mr.. Poe, of Virginia, and Miss
Talmaqe, OF Washington, are guests
at Boydville.
DR.. c. W. Sydnor, of Strasburg,
Va, is the guest Of his daughter,
Mrs. q. P. Stealey.
Rev. W. G.. Gruber went to Great
Capon Saturday to attend the Quar-
terly meeting.
Sing Kee, formerly in business in
this city about six years ago, is Wis.,
iting in this city.
Mr.. S. W. Lambert, of Garrett,
Iud., is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. 0. Liant bert
Messrs. Louis LoDgkammer and
Louis Wilhelm, of Brunswick, were
in Martinsburg on Saturday.
MIR. Chas. Gibbs has gone to Da-
Wis where be will engage in the in
sursnce business. We wish him sue
cess.
Mr.. Chas. Callahan, formerly EN-
ployed as packer by the Brooklyn
Brass Co., has removed his family
to New York.
Mrs. Willoughby Santman and
child, of Germantown, is visiting the
family of MIR. G. w. Santman, on
y pie avenue.
Mr.. Joseph Shaffer has gone to
Toronto, Canada, where be will
spend some time with his brother,
Mr. Luther Shaffer.
Mrs. Kate Marstella, of Charles.
town, who has been visiting Mr.. j.
M. Marstella, in this city, returned
TO her home on Saturday.
Miss Kate White, who has been at
the Red Cross Hospital in New
York, as trained nurse, has re
turned to her home in Wardensville,
Va.
Mr.. Walter Scott Hayes and Miss
Priscilla May Crager, of Hancock,
were the guests of Miss Mary Gaver
in North Martinsburg on Satur-
day.
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Wedding Bells.


In Hagerstown, Oct. 2Sth, by Rev.
G. A. Snyder, Mr.. Harry o. Bar
ton and Miss Ella Smith, both of
Hagerstown.
A license has been issued by the
Clerk to Mr.. Walter G. Sharff and
Miss Lottie M. Parkinson, both OF
this county.
Licenses have been issued for the
marriage of John T. Miller, Of Nor.
gan county and Martha Kane,o Ber-
kelley county, aud Chas. Banks and
Katie Williams, colored, of this
county.
The wedding of Mr.. Benz. Trap
nell, of Charleston, Assistant q. S.
District Attorney for West Va, and
Miss Ada Prohasco, of Washington,
is announced to take place in the
near future.
Miss Emma r. Taylor, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. William Taylor,
of Shepherdstown vicinity, and Mr..
William Edward Morelsnd, OF JEFF
ferson county, were married at the
Lutheran parsonage in Shepherds
town, Tuesday night, by Rev. q. FL.
Rocky.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

We are glad Bro. Smith did not
get riled over q cautionary warn
ing as to bipeds attacking our
home real estate agents and as
to what might have been deemed a
slight disrespect.to the home high
school. AS to the former it might
we'll be said, "Forgive them, they
know not what they do" and as to
the latter, banking on the High
School, even by advertising, might
indicate a worthy and safe respect
for basis that would afford, even
by analogy, an illustration for genu-
inc competition. Truth is our farm
ing lands and schools rank first-class.
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Hedgesville Items.


Misses Cora Naylor and Ella Nj
hion spent Saturday in Hagerstown.
Mrs. Ripple and Mrs. Katie Nj
hion spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Nihion.
Mrs. Nick Lemon and son, Ross,
spent several days last week with
friends here.
Mrs. Port Cunningham spent a
few days with her brother, at Mt.
Clifton, last week.
Mr.. Vernon Snyder left this week
for New London, Conn, where he
will spend some time.
Invitations for the marriage of
Miss Sue Lemen and Mr.. VIM. Ropp
have been issued. The ceremony
will take place at the brides home
on the eve Of Dec. l6.
A very enjoyable party was held
at Mr.. Jacob Miller's on last We'd
nesday night. Quite number of
the young folks we're present, and
spent very enjoyable evening.
REPORTERS.
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Notes From Charles-Town.

Mr. Fl. L. Alexander was over
from Martinsburg Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. David We'll, of Martinsburg,
spent Sunday with his daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Kahn.
Col. Forrest W. Brown visited
Berkeley Springs on professional
business Saturday.
Miss Laura Mitchell has been a
guest at Senator Faulkner "Boyd-
vile" home in Martinsburg.
Mr.. David Eubauks, Of Martins
burg, has been on visit 10 her
daughter, Mrs. j. M. Pine, in this
place.
Chap. johnson, colored, WAS ar
rested at Middleway yesterday by
Constable MaIhens, Of this place, and
lodged in Jail, charged with sbo, t.
ing with intent to kill son of Benz.
Jolly, white.
At noon today Miss Maria Alex
ander Moore and Mr.. Edwin Will
son Hays we're united in marriage at
the residence of the brides parents
in this town, Rev. j. Fl. Moore, oil
Keyser, uncle of the bride, assisted
by Rev. DR.. A. G. Hopkins of1iciat-
ing.
Mr.. VIM. Campbell reports the
prospects for the installation OF a
telephone plant, to give communica-
ton to all points In the county and
nearby towns, as fattering. II a
sufficient number Of subscribers to
the exchange be secured, work will
be commenced at Gu early date
SPIRIT and Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

There is music in the air-and it
hath charms which the school Off
Gals have determined to utilize. To
this end, the Board of Education
have employed Prof. Luscomb to
impart instruction in the Martins.
burg schools. This is step forward
and will afford splendid opportuni-
ties to our youngl folks to WOO and
win an accomplishment known to
be desirable and useful either in do.
nestle or social surroundings.
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Exiled From Uruguay.

Montevideo, Dec. 1.-Senor Cuestas,
the president ad interim, has issued
decree exiting DR.. Miguel Herrera y
Obes, who was minister of the interior
and of justice in the cabinet Of the late
President Borda, DR.. Aguirrae and
General Tales. DR.. Herrera recently
incurred the enmity of Cuestas in q
speech severely arrsisnins Senior Cues
tas and implying that the latter in
tended to establish q Dictatorship. DR..
Herrera has been regarded as the prin-
cipal opponent of Senior Cuestas for the
presidency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Congress will assemble on Tues
day next and proceed to business,
provided the reporters and news
papers get through with the Presi
dents message, however, they pub.
lish fair synopsis every day with
amendments thrown in.
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A STARTLING CONFESSION.

III True 1t Should Save the Life OF
I'll 0dore Durrant.
Morgan, Tex, Nov. 24-In March last
Joseph E. Blanther alias Forbes, COM
mitted suicide in the Meridian Jail in
this county. The developments of
the past few days brings to light
more startling crime. of which he is
self confessed, than was the murder
Of Mrs. Langfeldt. for which he was
hunted.
While in the Meridian Jail Blanther is
known to have had much conversation
with man named Pitts, who was con-
fined on minor charge. Pitts has
just discovered a letter which was
placed in his pocket by Blanther on the
latter's last night on earth. The let
ter, with other papers, had worked
through a hole in his pocket, and hung
in the lining. The Blanther letter says
in part:
''As this is my last day on earth,
wish to say that cannot die without
telling truth. murdered Mrs. Lang
feldt, also Blanche Lamont and Minnie
Williams. put this in your coat pocket,
and hope you will find it in time to save
the life of Durrant"
The letter written by Blanther was
compared with letter written by him
to County Treasurer Randle while he
(Blanther) was teaching school at
Kopperl, this county, and the identi-
f1cation is pronounced to be beyond
doubt. The original written confession
is now in the possession Of Word, Dill
lard & Word, who will at once notify
the San Francisco officials of the start
ling confession.
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Alahama Miners on stril1e.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. News
comes from Walker county that miners
at Corona, LoclShart, Pallon, Black
Diamond, Coal Valley, Mountain VAL
ley and Gaslight about 1900 all told,
struck yesterday, it is alleged be-
cause of the failure of the operators to
restore the 10 per cent reduction in
wages made last spring, and which the
miners claim the operators promised
to restore Nov. 1. The strike leaders
claim the strike will spread to other
Walker county mines.
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Poison in a nospitaI.

Gallipolis, O.. Dec. 1.-TWO hundred
and fifty patients at the Epileptic hos
pital were poisoned yesterday. DR.. Rut-
ter and his corps of physicians sue
ceeded only after desperate fight in
checking the outbreak without ia
tally, though some of the patients are
still in critical condition. The pre-
sumption among the hospital physi-
clans is that the infection come from
some article of food eaten by the pa
TENTS Some think q deterious drug
was placed in some of the victuals, and
that, with the wholesale discharge of
employees, has put the institution In the
throes of great excitement.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04
Acute Catarrh Cared with Two
Beetles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Ailegany county, Nd. writes !:
/ have tried Parker q Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth
fully say that it is the best remedy
that have ever used for catarrb.
Two bottles cured me when | was
scarcely able to breathe. 1 heartily
recommend it to all who have a ten
dency to catarrh. For sale BY l.
G.. Matthaei, Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Wonder if the two W. Va. Sena-
tors will be able TO agree on the Civ
il Service business !? If not, why
not? One is holding it by injunc-
ton and the other by the Cleveland
Mckinley fiat. The chasm must be
bridged with the outs blocked out
and the ms fenced secure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04
Entitled to Confidence.

L. G. Matthaei the drug
gist, should have the confidence of
this community Their calling is one
Of responsibility. Very often pre-
cious lives are entrusted 10 heir esTe.
Taking the agency Tor selling the
celebrated Red Flag Oil should be q
guarantee. 1t will do all that is
claimed for it, and no remedy excels
it for the quick cure of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains and ell bodily
pain. Price 25 cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04
Notice to Creditors.
To the creditors Of J. a. Becker, deceas-
cd.

To the creditors Of ia. Becker, deceas-
ed:
In pursuance OF q decree of the Cir
cult Court of the county of Berkeley in
the state OF West Virginia, made In the
cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of the said j. A. Becker to
the payment of his debts, you are re-
CURED to present your claims against
the estate OF the said J.. A. Becker for
adjudication to Adrian G.. MAIDEN
bousch, Commissioner, at his Office in
the said county, on or before the 7th
day Of December, 1897.
Witness l.. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk of
the said court, this 26th day of Octo-
Der, 1897.
L. Dew. GERHARDT,
l0-30-6t. Clerk.
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Rooner Esoapes the Gallows,

ROONEY Escap0s INC GAIIOWss
Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-William Rooney
was yesterday found guilty of murder
in the second degree for the killing Of
Alphonse ]. Picard, and was sentenced
by Judge Breezy to 20 years in the East
ern penitentiary, the full penalty. Judge
Breezy expressed the opinion that the
verdict should have been murder in
the first degree. The murder took place
on Girard avenue on Aug. % last. At
the same time Rooney shot Miss We
roma Sellheim, the murder being the re-
suit of jealousy of Miss Sellheim.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04
A Monster Coal Combine.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2.-The biggest COM
bination of the river coal interests ever
attempted promises to be effected be-
fore the New Year. It has been talked
of for years, but has at last come to
focus. The scheme, which is stupen-
dous in nature, proposes the organiza-
ton of one company with a capitalize
ton of s11, 100000. 1t is to be huge
trust, controlling the river coal inter-
ests from Lock No. on the Monon-
gahela river to New Orleans. The pri-
mary object of the combination Is to
reduce expenses in both mining and
shipping.
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unaerhid Al Competitors.

philadelphia, Dso- .. The A. q p.
Roberts company, which owns and OPP
crates the Pencoyd iron works of this
city, has received a cablegram from
Utrecht, stating that the company's
bid of $474.00o is the lowest in the COM
petition for the contract for the ma
terial and erection Of an extensive iron
bridge over the River Yssel, near West
ervoort, Netherlands. The bridge is to
be built for the government of Hol-
land, and the Pencoyd company had as
competitors number of the leading
iron manufacturers and bridge build
ers of England and Belgium.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Peace, prosperity and goods gov.
eminent through Civil Service. Did
Mt the Democrats work it up nobly,
amt they sticking like briars to a
sheep2 Whoop it up, blow the drum,
sound the tocsin, ring the alarm and
be ye aye ready with an injunction.
The countryvmust aud shall be saw
al
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senator Hanna,, IIlness.

Cleveland. Dec. 2.-senator Hanna
has been suffering with severe cold
for the last few days, and yesterday 1t
developed into case OF the grippe. and
he was ordered to bed by his physician.
He will probably be confined to his
home for several days, and viii not
be able to be in Washington at the
opening Of congress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04
Tried to KIN President Cuestas

London, Dec. "A dispatch to The
Times from Montevideo says that an
attempt was made there yesterday to
stab Senior Jose Cuestas, president ad
interim of Uruguay. 1t was unsuc-
cessful, the bystanders warding off the
wouldbe assassin. The man was for
merly a member of the Montevideo po-
lice force. News of the outrage spread
rapidly and caused great excitement,
but the city is under martial law. and
there has been no outbreak
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

We have received the December
numbers Of the leading magazines,
all full Of excellent reading. Want
Of space cuts out our extended no.
tice, which, however, viii appear in
next issue.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Banker Standings Sentence.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Charles Warren
Spaulding, ex-president of the Globe
Savings bank, was yesterday sentenced
to an intermediate term in the peni-
Tertiary He was charged with en-
bezzling funds of the University of
Illinois, of which he was treasurer.
Under the indeterminate sentence law
in operation in this state the convicted
bank president may be kept in prison
from one to Is years. The length of
sentence above one year rests with the
board of prison commissioners.
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Eight Years For Ex-Auditor Moore.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 1.--Ex-S State Au-
ditor Eugene Moore. found guilty on
Monday of embezzling $4,000 state
funds, was yesterday sentenced to
eight years in the penitentiary. The
sentence was q surprise and crush
ing blow to the prisoner, who had ex-
pected nothing but nominal punish
ment, and the scene in the court room
was as affecting as it was dramatic.
Moore, with his wife standing by his
side, pleaded with the court for mercy,
making a long and somewhat rambling
statement. At its conclusion he sank
in his chair, sobbing bitterly, his wife
trying vainly to comfort him.
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An ominous Outlook.

Vienna, Dec. 2-The prospects for the
ministry are ominous. Although the
dismissal Of Count Badeni has allayed
the spirit of rebellion in Vienna and
the German towns, anarchy has broken
out in the Slav and Czechish towns and
provinces. 1T looks as though Baron
Hautsch would have as great difficult
ties to face in the demands of the
Czechs and Socialists as Count Badeni
had The parliamentary situation Is
unchanged and hopeless.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Some persons will never return
from the Klondyke, Others may and
with gold, but the majority will re-
main or return poorer than when
they offered their lives and all, in
exchange for a golden morsel.
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10 Reinstate Captain Stephenson


New York, Dec. Incorporation Coun-
sci Scott has recommended to the board
of police commissioners the reinstate-
nent of John T. Stephenson as captain
of police. Captain Stephenson was dis
missed in 1894 for accepting basket
of peaches as bride. The conviction
was recently reviewed and reversed by
a higher court. The captains REIN
statement will carry with 1t the pay
ment of $4,000 back salary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-12-04

Judge Faulkner had siege of it
getting through with the Jefferson
Court. The criminal docket was
unusually large, and therefore much
civil business was delayed.
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chinamen want e,it,zans,,,,

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Americanized and
native born Chinese will appeal to con-
gress for the right Of suffrage. and ask
that body to repeal the Geary anti
Chinese law. A public mass meeting
will be held at Central Music Hall next
Saturday, and prominent Chinese from
all over the United States viii address
the meeting. Following this meeting
other meetings will be held all over
the United Statea-