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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-07
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

DRESSMAKING-DreS in families by
frst-class dressmaker wanted; good fitting
guaranteed; best of references. 393 Aurora
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-07

SALOON PARTITION-Wanted to buy. sec
ond-hand saloon partition. Joseph S. Gra-
ham, 222 Bush ST., Red Wing, Minn.
WANTED-A drug store in the city with
a clean stock and good location; spot cash.
Address ] &c. Globe.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-06-07

UNION PARK.
G.. A. Moncnow University and Prior avs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
a Delighsful A6Aar.

Port Byron, March She en-
teetainment Ut the Congregational
church last evening was . success in
every particular. The supper WAS
furnished BY the ladies Of the church
and WAS enjoyed BY all in . social
way. The young ladies' Mandolin
club Of Moline furnished the enter
tainmsnt of the evening. It would
be impossible to describe the ex-
ceedingly meritorious manner in
which they carried out their pro-
gram, but We will mention . few
numbers, among which WAS the
whistling solo, and the fact that Miss
Huntoon was called back the third
time will prove that it was we'll re-
ceived. The recitations by Mis-
Florence Gould. and the vocal solcs
BY Miss Gertrude Stephens were all
that one could wish for. But the
cotton field dance by the club
brought down the house. We wish
the young ladies success, and We can
certainly speak hearty good word
for them. At the close of the pro-
gram the members of the Christian
Endeavor society served . dainty
lunch in honor of the club. The
house was crowded even to the foot
Of the stairs. About forty people
came up from Moline and were cor
daily received by the Port Byron
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Keene's Jalias Caesar.

Thomas w. Keene, the eminent
tragedisn, who appears in julius
Cesar at Harper's theatre tonight, is
looked upon as the successor Of the
lamented Edwin Booth. Mr.. Keene
is firm believer in the vitality and
popularity Of Shakespearean and
other similar dramas, and he has
found this season, as in the past,
pleasure and profit in their presenta-
ton. He has read q great many
modern classic plays. but he does
not find in them the elements whie b
the works Of the great master pos.
se,s. No actor on the American
stage has SO persistently adhered 10
Shskespearean plays during the past
twenty years or more, as Mr.. Keene.
He looks upon these dramas As pub
lie educators. and worthy of gener-
Gus support when adequately pre-
sented. The repertoire OF this TRACE.
dian Is the most varied one of its
kind ever offered to the American
public, and it shows his versatility
and genius. This sea.on Mr.. Keene
has an associate who is not only
playing leading parts. but attending
to his management. He is Charles
b. Hanford. young tragedian who
was formerly with Booth and Barrett
aud other eminent stars. The afili
alton formed between these two
tragedians has been mutually agree
able and profitable this season. L
was an organization similar to the
one in which the lamented Edwin
Booth and Lawrence Barrett wer,
/ Joint stars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Bsaassss Of wens..s sa1esss.

The convention Of middle.of-the.
read populists at Denver Saturday
afforded . demonstration Of tina DOS.
sible developments where women
participate actively In politics, both
at the polls and In the preliminaries.
Il proved Q vsritable free-ior.all
knock down and drag out, In which
the women were - energetic aud
sggressiveas their stsrner, but no
less vigorous and excitable com.
panions. The women, according to
Q dispatch, were more picturesque
than accurate in their delivery of
blows. and the body blow was sci.
dom attempted. 40 the women slug-
gers threw their lists at the faces OF
their opponents, and landed lust
where q woman's blows would be ex-
pected to land when she 10 worked
mp to such terrific excitement, that
she does not care whether her back
hair WAS up or down. Says the dis.
patch: ut was the warmest scene
that has ever been experienced in q
Denver convention. Biz, bang,
smash. order give It to
him. put him out,' who's q
liare" All these cries could be
heard issuing from the center Of the
mass Of human beings, male and fe-
male. who were rolling over and over,
and mingling with a freedom that
would not have been tolerated In po-
lite circles. The women delegates
we're in the thick Of the melee, and
when their tongues gave out their
fists and finger nails were still doing
painful execution.
"As result the minority stampeded
the convention. and the majority
was actually compelled to seek ref.
uge outdoors. When the convention
resumed. Mrs. Alice Faulkner said
she had got beyond the blushing
point, as she had seen too much Of
politics to blush any more. She
would rather spill her good, rich
blood in fighting than to waste 1t in
the purely ornamental business OF
blushing."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Free Pllls,

Send your address to H. E. Buck
lin d Co., Chicago, and get a free
sample box Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. A trial will convince you Of
their merits. These pills are easy in
action and are particularly effective
in the cure Of constipation and sick
headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the sys-
tenn. Regular size rs cents per box.
Sold by Harts & Ullemeyer, drug
g!sts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Pilee! Pilssl Piles.

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. It sbsorbs the
tumors. sllays the itching at once,
acts a. poultice, giving instant re.
lief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment 10 prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else: Every box 10 guaran'
teed. Sold by druggists or sent BY
mail for 90 cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'r'G. Co., Props Cleye.
land. Ohio. For sale by all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age. pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds. cure headache.
fever. habitual constipation and bill.
iousness. Please buy and try q box
Of c. c. c. today; 10, rs, 50 cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by ali
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

The morning paper has begun the
series Of explanations - to what It
meant to say Saturday. II will prob.
ably require several days to max Q
the matter plain-and then for an
other outburst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

THE "whole thing" on the suti.
"corner" side Of local republicanism.
respected the Sabbath at any rate.
There was no disturbance in the
morning paper Of yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY's mother is,
1t appears. not entirely free from
disappointment In the elimination
Of the career Of her distinguished
son In the presidency. The Cleve-
land Plaindesler says that she / I'd
long entertained the hope to sec him
q bishop In the Methodist chu.ch be.
fore she died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

THE Union was careful not to seek
any denials from Carse concerning
that war Of words in the mayors Of
ice at the city hall Saturday morn
inc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

LOUIS DARWIN and wife. q French
Canadian couple, now living at St.
Paul. recently celebrated the seth
anniversary Of their marriage. The
husband is 1O7 years old and his wife
101.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

Overcomes rs when inferior prepar.
atoms are recommended by unscru.
pulous dealers IS ''just as good as
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syr.
up" whom We know the unequaied
merits Of this great medicine. Sold
BY n. F. Bahn0en.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

EOR PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS
Il 2sS Twenty first street, with water ant
sewer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
nave Yea aaoa - ea,,p@

II you have. yous probably need
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
end Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough incidental to this
disease. Sold BY n. +. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

When bilious or costivs eat Cas-.
oarst, candy csthartic, cure gusran.
oooas 10 cents, IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

nor RENT-TWO NICELY FURNISHED
II rooms, centrally located, hot water heat,
gas, access to BATH suitable for two persons
out board. Address "A T. G" care ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Crockery Department
SALE OF BIRD CAGES.

SPECIAL SALE OF BIRD CAGES,
We have just opened in this de.
partment an extensive line of hiph
grade Bird Cages of the famous Hen.
dry make. We have them in brass
and enameled finish. Remember that
these are not cheap cage but are high
grade finish and we have placed them
on sale at price never before named.
We have them in all sizes-small,
medium. large and extra large. For
this week We will sell You IN all
brass cage, medium size, for CSC,
regular price &1.75. A fine enameled
cage, medium size, for 75c, that sells
everywhere at $l.15 and t1.2s.
Lowest prices on Crockery and
Glassware Of all kinds.
We rent China and Plated ware for
parties and festivals 1t lowest rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
FOR RENT.

LNOR RENT-A NEW FIVE ROOM COT
Il tage at 2'21 Eighth-and- a-half avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-FARMS TWENTY-FIVE IN
y Rock Island county, so to 24O acres.
Also numerous small tracts suitable for gar
oening. Western and southern lands Gordon
& Bowman. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

PC advertising our goods No talking re-
CURED. Write to us. We do the rest. Crown
Supply company. as Dearborn street. Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Dress Goods Department.

Dress Goods Department.
DRESS GOODS, SILKS. vELvErs.
The past week has fully demon
strated whe is doing the dress goods
trade of Rock Island. Remember
our stock is all new and up-to-date-
for less money than you can buy
goods that have been on the shelf
back In the eighties. Checks and
fancies are having an extensive sale.
Scotch mixtures are also in demand.
500 yards fancy double folds, Oh
Plaids, at. V2V
200 yards fancy blacks. brocsde, &c.
inch soliel, always SOC, Slaugh- Q9o
ter sale, per yard. 'OOC
so dress patterns. consisting of all
the new up-to-date styles. and sold
as high as 45c q yard, q Yards to
the pattern Slaughter sale. q 90
your choice, per pattern. vi %
Black brocade China silks lust re-
ceived, will put out one week, A0o
Slaughter sale. per yard. ..... TOI
Silk velvets in all the new spring
coloriDgs. worth 81 per yard, IT,
Slaughter sale, your choice. :. sOV
Skirts-Ladies' outside skirts, Al
yards wide, all wool, taffeta lined
and bound with velvsteen. only a
limited quantity. worth e. %
$3.50, Slaughter sale. .v1sOE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
Administrator Notice.
Estate Of Philip DIngeldein, deceased.

tor Of the I1st viii and testanent Of Philip DIN
gelde!n late of the county Of Roek laland,
state Of Illinois. deceased, hereby Gfves notice
hat he win appear before the county eouri
Of said oourt, in the city Of Rock lsland, Ct the
Nay term. on the nrst ncod.y IN Nay
next, ct which time all persons having claims
attend, for the purpose Of having ths eans -.
justed.
An persons indebted 70 ooi6 eGta1s 80 ~
guessed 10 MAKE immediate payDoo1 - u n
dsrsignsd.
Dated this ssh dav Of March 4. D.. lUf.
PnrIP DueELDsIx. IN, Bxecutor.
Apkm PIE ,sAxrs. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
.sNes Exass,y RisAt."

Thousands Of people are in this
condition. They are not sick and
yet they are by no means we'll. A
single bottle Of Hoods Sarssparilla
would do them . world of good. II
would tone the stomach, create an
appetite. purify and enrich the blood
and give wonderful vigor and vital
ity. Now il the time TO take Il.
Hoods pills cure nausea, sick
headache. indigestion. bilioueness.
AL druggists. IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
1seats of Andrew Pearson. deceassl.

n undengignsd having been appointed admin.
ieesatxix q he Lest viii ana tests1ento Of Andrew
Pearson. late OF the county Of Rock Island.
that she viii appear before the county court Of
ecek lsland county. Ct the once Of the clerk Of
eead court, In the city Of Rock Island, ct the
April tenn, on the Aret Monday In April
ns1t q which time al persons hsving claims
aGntnG eo36 estate are notified and requested 70
ette11 for De parpose Of having the came Id
juoted. An pefsons indebted TO said estate are re-
queeted % make Immediate payment to the IN.
doYlmod.
Dated this 18th day Of February. A. D.. 1871
CLARA PEA RsoH, Administrstrix.
JACKSON d HuRsf, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

Pure
r assr N. s1: ses1ss RInnd
takes vitality o~~0o
from the blood; every nerve, muscle,
bone, organ and tissue depends on the
blood for its quality and condition.
o-.s-- Therefore pure
0PTlnS blood is absolutely
Medicine Isins s1d to Ses s1Ssr
bodies. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great
blood purifier and the best Spring
Medicine. Therefore it is the great
cure for scrofula, salt rheum, humors,
sores, rheumatism, catarrh, etc.; tho
great nervine, strength builder, appe-
tizer, stomach tonic and regulator.
Iood' s
SarsapariIIa s !; :s;s ;, !: 81
six for y. Prepared only by G. I. Hood & Co.
Lowell, Mass. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
Moods pile taken after dinner aid Digestion.
WANTED
~---~~-~~~~>>~
"ANTED-PLAIN SEWING TO DO.
w Call at 1918 Fifth avenue.
lWAM,TEEs29 90 GIRL: REFERENCES RE
I"ANTED A COMPETENT GIRL TO
w take place April l, at SIG Nineteenth
street.
lWANTED-GEaMAN OR SWEDISH GIRL
" for general housework. Call at 1902
First avenue
WANTED-PARTY TO RENT HALF OF A
w well located 20-foot store room on Sec
ond avenue. Apply at this office.
"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework, or young girl to assist in
I"ANTED-A RELIABLE WOMAN TIC
w represent me in this city. Good wages
for part Of your time. Address c. T. ARGU.
| Office.
"ANTED-a0O HORSES TO CLIP. TIKI
W best work at lowest prices. George
Shade, corner Third and Rock Island streets
Davenport
I"ANTED-MAY I. A SMALL HOUSE
w with all the modern improvements, de
sirable location. Address X. Y. T. ARGUS of
fee stating terms
|WANTED-ENGAGE TO PLAY
w for dances. Good music furnished b!
competent orchestra. j. J. Baker, 100 Sew
enth avenue. Telephone 1885.
I"ANTED- SITUATION BY REGISTERED
w assistant pharmacist. Five years ex
Iperience. Best of reference. Address J. 7
NJ. Advocate, Greenvine, Ill.
I"ANTED-A YOUNG LADY OR GEN
tleman, with ability and energy, for pei
manent position at $50 per month. Addres
General Delivery, F. H. H.. Davenport
lWANTEDIro LOAN MONEY ON Ola
> musical Instruments. bicycles. clothing, DIR
, goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash price
aSove GOODS for sa a. o. ba inc
/ store prices An business transactions stricti
confidential His new number and locator
li9 Eighteenth street. Don't forget 1t. J. W
, Jones'
; FOR RENT.
~~~~>~~-~~~~~>~-~>~~~~~ ~~~~~~>~~~~~~~
ElOR RENT-A NEW FIVE ROOM COT
Il tage at 2'21 Eighth and a half avenue.
ENOR PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS
Il 223 Twenty first street, with water an
sewer.
> nor RENT-TwO NICELY FURNISHE
rooms centrally located, hot water hea
gas, access to bath, suitable for two person
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

"ANTED-MAY I. A SMALL HOUSE
w with all the modern improvements de
sirable location. Address x. Y e. ARGUS Of
fee stating terms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED-aOO HORSES TO CLIP. THE
w best work at lowest prices. George
Shade, corner Third and Rock Island streets
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED-SITUAT BY REGISTERED
w assistant pharmacist. Five years ex.
perience. Best of reference. Address J. T.
NJ. Advocate, Greenville, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED-A YOUNG LADY OR GEN.
w tleman, with ability and energy for per.
manent position at $50 per month. Address
General Delivery, F. H. H Ct, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED-ENGAGE TO PLAY
w for dances. Good music furnished by
competent orchestra. j. j. Baker, 100 Sew
enth avenue. Telephone 1885.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

"ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON OLA
w monds, watches. jewelry, hardware,
musical Instruments, bicycles clothing, dry
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
confidential His new humber and location.
lt9 Eighteenth street. Don't forget 1t. ]. w.
Jones'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED-A RELIABLE WOMAN TIC
w represent me in this city Good wages
for part OF your time. Address c. T. ARGU.
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

WANTED : COMPETENT GIRL TO
W take place April l, at SIG Nineteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-15

"ANTED-GEHMAN OR SWEDISH GIRL
" for general housework. Call at 1902
First avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-19
NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
The Turkish Minister Confirms the
Associated Press Despatches,

Washington, April 1S.-The Turkish
minister here has received a cablegram
from the Turkish minister of foreign
affairs at Constantinople confirming
the Associated Press dispatches that
Turkey has broken off all diplomatic
relations with Greece and has in
structed the Turkish commander-in-
chief to protect Turkish interests on
the frontier. When seen at the lega-
tion at 2:S0 this morning the minister,
in reply to a question, made the fol-
lowing statement to the Associated
Press representative:
THE Greek troops, having, contrary
to the rights of nations, crossed the
boundaries at several points and
opened hostllities without any Drovo-
cation, and the relations between the
two countries being thus broken, the
commander-in-chie on the frontier
has been ordered to take all necessary
steps for the defense of the rights OF
the Ottoman government and her ter
ritory. The Turkish minister at
Athens and all Ottoman agents in
Greece have been recalled. The repre-
sentatives OF Greece at Constantinople
and all the Greek consuls in Turkey
have been requested to withdraw"
The protection of Turkish subjects
in Athens have been intrusted to the
German minister.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-19
A REMARKABLE CURE
A CASE OF PILES OF EIGHTEEN
YEARS STANDING.
Cured by the Pyramid Pile Cure.

There are plenty OF pile cures which
give relief and sometimes cure mild
case of piles, but there Is only one
which can be depended upon with GER
tainty to cure obstinate long standing
cases, and that is the Pyramid Pile
Cure.
Endorsements and testimonials are
received daily from men and women
whose integrity and reliability are
above question and in this connection
a latter received from the Rev. James
II. Westbrook of Bovine, Mich, may be
OF interest to pile sufferers who have
sought in vain for a cure. He says:
i have used the Pyramid Pile Cure
and know that 1t Is all that Is claimed
for 1t. l had been troubled with piles
more or less for about eighteen years
and ! had tried other remedies, but
the piles grew worse until about ten
months ago l used the Pyramid Pile
Cure. 1t gave almost instant relief and
I have been free from piles ever since.
Rev. James II. Westbrook.
The remedy seems to act equally well
in every form Of piles, blind, bleeding,
protruding or itching. 1t stops all pain
almost Immediately, allays irritation
and removes constipation, and any
one who has suffered the annoyance
and pain of a rectal trouble will ap-
preciate the excellent results which in
variably follow the first application of
the Pyramid.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is prepared
by the Pyramid Drug Co., Of Albion,
Mich, and for sale by druggists every
where at 80 cents per package.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-19
HOPE FOR GOOD
ROADS MOVEMENT
The Scheme Almost Sure TO Succeed
In Pennsylvania.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE
The Elkin Bill TO Come Up This
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Measures
on File Sufficient to Consume the
Estimated Revenues for Several
Years Hence-- Goblin and Seyfert
Resolutions in Danger of Collapse.

Harrisburg, April 1s.-The movement
for good roads in Pennsylvania is now
almost sure t. succeed. The Hamilton
bill has rasged the senate and is on a
fair way to bt come a law. it is ON the
house calendar for second reading and
will come w Monday eve Iing. The
measure was called UP last Thursday
and was postponed after reading the
first section, on account of .he all
sence OF large number of members.
Petitions are coming in from all parts
of the state asking for its passage. Now
that its provisions are becoming gem
orally understood it seems to be gain
ing friends in localities that were hos
tile.
The Elkin bill taxing direct Inherit
ances will come up in the house Mon
day evening on a special order for
third reading and final passage. 1t
will be hurried through the senate so
that it may reach the governor ahead
Of less important legislation. The
Bliss beer bills and other revenue
measures have been brought out of
committee, but there is not mucn show
for them. The appropriation bills are
being held back until the revenue bills
have reached the governor There are
nearly $50 bills in the appropriation
committee. They appropriate, in the
aggregate $3O,0OO,000 or ten millions
more than the estimated revenues for
the next two years.
PENITENTIARY INVESTIGATION.
Unless the senate objects, the eastern
and western penitentiaries will be in
vestigated.
On Monday night the Goblin resolu-
tion for an investigation of alleged
bribery in connection with the Nc
Quown bill prohibiting the insurance
of children under 16 years, will come
up, as will also the Seyfert resolution.
The general impression is that both
resolutions will be killed before they
reach the governor. The house judi
ciary general committee will give a
hearing Wednesday evening to the
friends Of the Gibson pool bill. There
is likely to be a breeze in the house
Monday night If Mr.. Greasy, of Col
umbia offers a resolution to place on
the calendar his bill fixing the legal
passenger rates on steam railroads at
2 cents a mile.
The labor societies are making a stiff
fight for the Muehlbronner bill pro-
hibiting the use of power driven ma
Chinery in state institutions. The meas
ure is on the house calendar for Sec
ond reading and will be called up Mon
| day night.
There are nearly 200 bills on the house
| calendar for second reading. Many OF
these will never be reached and will be
| dropped near the close OF the session.