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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
SPINNING WHEEL.
FURNISHED ROOMS.

FURNISHED ROOMS.
To one who lives IN furnished rooms,
It's pleasant in this heat
To lean far out ones window,
And to look down on the street
And to watch the people passing,
And to hear the sounds OF feet.
10 one who lives in furnished rooms,
The house across the way
Seems neighborly, because at times,
But most at close Of day,
pretty girl looks out on you,
Then signs and tUrnS away
To one who lives in furnished rooms,
The little German band.
That twice q week comes round to play,
Is really something grand.
1t can't keep time-Dut what's the odds!
1t makes ones heart expand.
TO one who lives in furnished rooms,
The street pianos tunes
Bring back the hOneysuckle's scent,
The lambert summer moons
Bring back the mem 'ry-ShrOuded nights,
From past and Joyous Junes!
To one who lives in furnished rooms,
The buckSter and his sort
Are looked for daily visitors
Who make the days seem short;
They conjure I'D the country hedge
With Berries, . quartz
TO one who lives in furnished rooms,
The cyclists CHEEKY bell
Comes waited up five stories.
To the room in which you dwell;
And it sets the fellow thinking
OF the wheel he had to sell!
To one who lives in furnished rooms,
And who has long been i'll,
The doctors tread brings comfort,
Just as much as does his pill;
But, oh. it makes one sad at heart
To think about his bill!
To one who lives in furnished rooms,
Aud they're five stories high,
It's pleasant when the night has come
To look 40 toward the sky.
All then it's good TO see the stars,
and merely think and sigh,
-PhiladeIDhia Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens EOOt-Ease, a powder Tor the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight-ftting or new shoes feel
easy. 1t is certain cure for sweating,
callous and hot, tired, nervous, aching
feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in
stamps. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Famous.-The New Butler = 'And
when do you get up in the morning, sir?"
The Professor-"Y on can find that by
looking in Famous Men of the Time -
Fiegeude Blaettpr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

4 PittsbUrg engineer, who spent some
time in the South a few years ago, tells
an interesting story and declares that it is
true. It runs something like this:
u had about two months work to DO
on the construction Of some large build
ings and needed some place to lodge. The
nearest town was seven miles away from
my work. so I rented a small cottage near
the roadside and only about half mile
from the work I was experimenting. /
engaged an old negro ''mammy" to look
after household matters fer me. She
agreed to be around the cottage in the day
time but said the house was haunted, .
ana she wouldn't so there at night Tor q
fortune.
u didn't take any stock in the ghost
story, and went to bed that night COM
pletely exhausted. In the early hours
Of the morning, before the sun arose, !
was awakened by a frightfuI noise
looked about me, and there, on a table IN
the middle of nay bedroom, sat Il two
headed cat, with eyes emitting fame.
jumped from my bed to a window, out Of
which I Ieaped. and made for the road
Something was following me. ! could
hear the footsteps hurrying after me- but
I didn't stop until [ was utterly exhausted
when | sank down behind tree. Ny
pursuer came upon me. 1t was 4 headless
man, and my hair rose on end. l was
frightened before at the doUble-hCaded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Photographer Look steadily at that
window, please"
Little Maid Mamma warns me that
it is quite improper to stare Boston
Couria,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Fond Father-"Yes, Freddie, sweating
is always due to heat"
Freddie-"Then, papa, what makes the
silver ice pitcher sWeat?-The jewelers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

The visitor looked around the gloomy
cell.
1T would take a big rescue party to get
you out of this he said to the con-
demned prisoner.
ooh, | don't know" the latter re-
marked as he stepped to the single win
dow; "a few soldiers would be enough"
a few soldiers?' echoed the visitors.
How many?"
The condemned measured the iron bar
across the window with his thumb and
forefinger.
- single file would de- he driiy an
8wered.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Wheat 40 Cents a BusheI.

How to grow wheat with big profit at
40 cents and samples of Salzer's Red
Cross $50 Bushels per acre. Winter
Wheat, Rye, Oats, Glover, etc, with
Farm Seed Catalogue for cents postage.
JOHN A SALZER SEED CO., La
Crosse Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Employer referring to clerks tardy ar
rival)-'Late agan!'
Clerk Gnnocently}-@'W Were you, SIR?
Never mind; I'm a bit late myself -
Moonsnine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Bill-"Did you ever try any Of Smalls
twenty-fve-cent dinners?'
Jill-"Yes: | ate three of them today at
noon.'-Y onkers Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price, % and Soc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

First Tramp ION bicycle)-"Say, Bill,
got anything to mend a punctured tire?'
Second Tramp Qoftily)-"Take my
wheel: / can get another in the next
town. - Town Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

'.How did you feel when you were well
out to sea-"
II wasn't we'll when I was out to sea-
indianapolis Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Office Boy-'Please, sir, Ia like to 90
TO my graDdmother's funeral this after
noon" Enployer-'You should be econo-
mical. Don't waste your graIdmothpTs so
early in the season; save them fer the de-
Gliding games in the fall. Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after
- first days OF Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Re
sorer Send for FREE Sc 90 trial bottle treatise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

About 10000 people without homes
are nightly sheltered in the common lodg-
ing houses of London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Two bottles Of Pisos Cure for Con-
sumption cured me of a bad lung trouble
Mrs. J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind,
Mar. %. 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Member of the Firm-"J James"

Nember Of the Firm-'James.
Office Boy-''Yes. sir
Member of the Firm-'James. I am
very glad TO learn, upon investigation. that
your grandmother is really dead, and that
YOU are therefore not lying to me IN order
to go to the baseball game this afternoon
Detroit Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Reformer-"S Strong drink is raging; it
biteth like serpent and stingeth like al
adderr'
Topper" 'Twa'n't like no adder I ever
seen. 7'-Detroit Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

fastest" said one girl. Yes I'm afraid
he viii never make soldier answered
the other. I'm sure he wouldn't quail al
the enemy's fire" No, indeed. But I
don't believe he could face salt pork as
calmly as he could saltpeter. w ashing
ton Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price rs cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

WANTED.-Case of bad health that R.I.P.A N S will
not benefit. Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
New York, for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
An Uncertain Name.

Chinese ladies. who twenty years ego
were locked up in harems, may now be
seen bicycling through the towns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

did she break down when you told
her YOU were going abroad?'
Nav. | think she felt like doing one,
though. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

in Persia a bonfire plays an impor-
tant part in the marriage ceremony, the
ceremony being read over in front of it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

The poem I sent in has been rejected
and I am tired Of life"
Don't send the next, then-take it
there yourself. "-Brooklyn Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

when thai big clap of thunder came
the other night said a girl 10 a New
York Sun man, ''it woke me. as it did
great many others, out of a sound sleep.
But in my case the curious thing was
the effect it had upon me. Suddenly and
alarmingly as the peal came, I was Meth
er scared nor ratified. l just sat straight
up in bed and began taking the cuIl-
papers from my hair. When : realized
what the noise was l put the papers right
on again, of course, but in that first mo-
ment my first thought was, whatever
might be happening, to make myself pre-
Senta BILE"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Maud married a man a good deal older
than she, hear Older? He is twice
her real age and three times her given
age. '-IndianapOlis Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

A man always admires one woman for
having qualities which he loves another
woman for not having.-Life.
An old peasant woman IN Bucking-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

What the weather bureau needs TO do
is to write the atmosphere out and hang
it up somewhere to dry out. Then it can
let the thermometer do its Worst-Balti-
more American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Grandpa-'Tm afraid Edith. you are
giving too much time to your lessons.
You must come and stay with me and
back some color to those wan cheeks"
Edith (aged y, top Of her class for
grammar)-"Those two cheeks ?''-Judy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

In Portugal married women retain
their maiden names.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

81 have never loved you so much as
noWn he cried. "Oh, HarryH she ex
claimed reproachfully. "And only last
week you told me you never could love
me any more than you did.'-Philadel-
Dhia North American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

On the Fourth OF July a young man Of
Stockton, Kas., took his best girl TO q pic
mic. There she accepted so many atten-
tons from another young man that the
first young man became enraged and
went home, leaving the girl to get back
TO her own house as best she might. She
hired a hack, for which her father paid
70 cents, and then the old man sent the
bin 10 the sulky young suitor. He re
fused to pay and the old man sued him in
4 Justices court alleging that having
taken the girl to the picnic it became his
duty to see her safely home at his own
expense. Both sides have hired lawyers,
and the case will be fought TO q finish.
-:O:-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
.CCABE'S
New Shirt Waists,

First display aud sale Of 1898 Shirt
Waists. Everything new, dainty
and attractive. styles different, ma
terials different. best blouse front
effects. ETC.. etc. To be STRICTLY
''correct" every woman must buy
new Shirt Waists this spring. We
have made unusual preparations for
this our first sale of the season, and
are showing styles and values which
will not be found elsewhere. 1t will
pay sou to buy two or three at q
time.
Fancy patterns. correctly made
Shit Waists for this opening sale.
45o.
A large variety of fancy Waists,
figures. checks, stripes, etc.. grouped
for his sale into one lot at SOC.
Half dozen kinds of 75c and SIC
Waists for this week at 50, and CSC.
immense lots Of fancy Madras,
bingham. Percale and Lawn Waists.
very best and newest styles, correct
blouse fronts. pleated backs, great.
est variety for you to choose from,
all At sale prices, 75c, sec, $40, SIC.
$40. &c, 81, 81 -, e1.25.
Some Of these lots are large, some
OF the choicest are small lots.
Early buying has its advantages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
River Rtplets,

The Winona and Verne Swain were
In and out as usual.
The W. j. Young, Jr., came in
from Darlington and put out for the
same point this afternoon.
The stage Of water at the Rock
Island bridge at 6 q. m. was 6; at
noon It was 8 80; the tempera.
ture, 50.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday footed up: Foot, north,
s26; south. Sl9; total. 1,645. Teams,
north, b6S; south. 562; total, 1,1SO.
Street cars, north, 80; south, go;
total, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Police Notsa.

A Jury in Magistrate Stafford's
court Saturday afternoon returned 9
verdict OF not guilty in the case @,
Tady Kelly aud Jacob Hoesn. They
were charged with assault and bat.
terry BY Charles Nelson.
Fred Harrington. an uptown lad,
10 being tried before Magistrate Stat.
ford this afternoon for the alleged
assaulsing Of peddler named Rosen.
field.
Raymond Tree waen 10 under $50
bonds to keep the peace toward
julius Aastsgh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Ladies' Jackets and Suits

There's something wonderfully
taking about the McCabs styles Of
Womens Spring Jackets and Suite.
They look we'll. wear we'll. ct per.
feOtly. and the prices. are usually
much less than you are generally
asked to pay for similar styles else
where.
We shall place on sale this week
ladies' full silk lined go Jackets Ut
81. so. $50, $3.50.
Ladies' Suits. Skirt and Blouse or
Blazer at IS. just s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
ALLOWED ANOTHER WEEK,
Jodgment Withheld In the Case of John
Loooey and Frank II. Kelly.

SeuSWeot WNuuelo N the case OF John
Locusy and Frank b. Kelly.
Hon. NJ. v. Cannon. Of Chicago,
was in court today. He is associate d
Wild A. P. McGairk, OF Davenport,
and c. j. S arle. OF this city, in pros.
ecuting the $75. 900 breach of prom.
lee case. which Mrs. Anna McDer.
mott has begun against Matthias
Schnell.
Charles B Councilman, of East Mo.
line, was fined $25 and costs by
Judge Gest for contempt of court
He went to Jail.
Judgment in the case of John
Looney and Frank H. Kelly, fined
~. 900 and $1,000 and costs res DEC.
lively, for conspiracy in connection
with the storm drain contract, was
deferred week on request Of J. T..
Kenworthy. counsel for the defend
ants.
Court adjourned at noon until mex,
Monday at "a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
DEATH OF MRS. DEWEND.
Fssnsr Rsek lssaaa Lady Expires IN
MalhnA

RsensP Rsek Island Lady Expires IN
Moline.
Mrs. c. IF. DeWend died at. her
home In Moline at l1:S0 Saturday
night Of complication OF diseases Of
but few days duration. The de-
ceased, whose maiden name was
Annie Kuschmann Was daue hter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert No schm ann, OF
this city. and WAS born in Thai liter,
Darmstadt. Germany. Nov. IA, 1867,
and came with her parents to Rock
Island when IN infant OF two years.
She vas married II years ago 70 Mr..
De Wend who survives with four
children. She was greatly beloved,
and her death will occasion 0 grrat
shock and much sorrow to all who
knew her while the bereaved parents,
husband and children will have wide
sympathy. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon with services at
the house in Moline at 2, and the
Broadway Presbyterian church this
city at 2:SO.
Miss Lizzie Doherty died at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the
residence OF Patrick Burns, 261S
Eighth avenue, aged IS years. She
bad been sfflicted with q comp.ica.
tion OF ills. She was single, and a
native Of Ireland, coming to this
country in 1881, since which time
her home had been for the most part
In Rock Island. The funeral will be
held from St. Joseph's church at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning. the cor
tege leaving the house at 9:45.
Funeral services over the remains
OF Matthew MCCARTHY were held at
st. Joseph's church yesterday after
noon, Rev. Father Mackin officiating.
There was a large attendance OF
friends, beside the members of St.
Joseph's branch, Western Catholic
Union, to which society deceased be-
longed. There was q wealth of
beautiful flowers. Inter ment was in
Calvary. the psllbearers being
John I. Shields, Anton Kali, Maurice
Brennan. Jerry Coughlin, George
Smith and John Healey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
nave Tea asa tie Grin:

II you have. You probably need ,
reliable medicine like FoleyS Honey
and Tar TO heal your lungs and stop
the rscking cough incidental to thii
disease.
Foley's Honey and Tar cough med.
icine 10 unquesrionably the best rem
sdy for the throat and lungs. Pleas
Ant 70 take and Is guaranteed. For
sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Many Psepl, Cannot Drink

Coffee atnight. It spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you
please and sleep like . top. For
Grsin-O does not stimulate; il nour.
ishes, cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons. young people and
children. Grain.O 10 the perfect
drink. Made from pure grains. Get
. package from your grocer today.
Try it IN place Of coffee. Is and 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Tne Modern Way

Commends itself to the well infor med
to DO pleasantly and effsctually wha,
was formerly done in the crudest
manner aud disagreeably as we'll.
To cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the de-
ltghtful liquid laxative remedy y,
syrup OF Figs. Made by California
Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Canton 20 the Puhiio.

Many limitations Of Walter Baker
& Co.'S. well known chocolate In blue
wrappers and yellow labels have
been put on the market. The gen.
uine article bears the name Of Wal
ter Baker & Co.. limited, Dorchester,
Mass, and their trade mark, "La
Belle Chocolatiere," is on every
naNkaOA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

The large Carpet sale in our An.
mex the past week has shown that
the people appreciate the days Of
high prices on floor coverings,
charged BY exclusive carpet stores,
are done for. It's the old story over
again. Now that You find carpets
here, down 60 the prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
Whea Ton Are Ttrad

without extra e.ertion, languid, dull
and listless. your blood 10 failing &c
supply to your mu'cles and other
organs the vitalizing and strength.
giving properties they REQUIRE.
Hoods Ssrsaparills cures that feel.
Ing by enrichiug the blood. 1t will
give you energy asd vigor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
House Furnishings,

A complete stock of Tinware and
house furnishings in our annex.
Prices: as heretofore, away below all
possible competition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

Owing to uniavorable weather our
road race was postponed until next
Saturday.. Entries will be kent
open until Saturday noon.
Three prizes As heretofore adver.
tised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21
TI.saans Birthday Party.

A Pleasant birthday party was
gwen By little Mildred and Alice
Buucher Saturday afternoon at their
home, 600 Fourth avenue. The fol-
lowing were present:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

AsnoM's Brono Celery cures head
eehss; 10. = and 30 eeats. Rstss
oSu4 5000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

Hoods pill are easy to take, easy
70 operate. Cure Indigestion. bilious.
ness. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

Continued on Fifth page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-21

Counsel for Defense Co Essabliah Proof q
70 Who Has the Control OF the Ohildren
In the Meantime They VIII Oontinue
In the Custody OF Chief OF Police
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-08
The Cause Of Disease.
WHY A LARGE MAJORITY OF WOMEN ARE
UNHEALTHY.
CaeasSness and Indifference to Daily Habits and Duties ara
Undermining the Health Of Many WOmen-HOW
this may be Overcome.
from the Graphtc, RlashmHe, Ind.

Carelessness and Indifference to daily habits
and duties have made many women weak and
unhealthy. A large majority are languid,
peevish, sallow, no appetite, full of aches, and
pains and generally out of sorts. All of these
ailments if not attended to promptly, lead
TO serious diseases.
These diseases occur because the blood has
become impure, for no woman is seriously
sick when the blood is pure. No one is bet
ter able to speak of this fact than Miss Hazel
Snfder, a charming young woman OF Airing
ton, Ind To-day she has rosy cheeks, a
sparkle in her eyes, which, with her plump
form, all prove that she is in good health.
A year ago Miss Snider did not look this way.
She was very thin, her cheeks were pale,
her eyes sunken and dull. She was troubled
with nervousness and general debility. 81
had been sick some during my life" she says
." but not any more than the average girl, and
was considered strong and healthy.
81 had prepared to teach school, but be-
came so run down that | did not feel like
teaching, and gave up my school before the
term opened. | disliked to do this, but my
mother and physician urged that this was
the proper thing to do especially if l wanted
to avert spell of sickness. ! began to grow
pale, weak, lost several pounds Of flesh, was
stupid, and had no ambition.
my appetite began failing. New and
dainty dishes were prepared for me, but these
did not tempt me. Many times ! was hungry,
and would try to eat because / knew ] was
almost starving, but the food refused to remain
on my stomach.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-08
THE MOSQUITO COMMISSIONER.
A New omciRI, With Extraordinary
Powers, In Mexico.
From the Venezuelan Herald.


From the Venezuelan Herald.
The following will be of interest to Vene-
zuelans:
1.-The Mexican Central Railway Com
rany is engaged in a new experiment
which, if it is all that Is claimed for it,,
win be of inestimable value to the resi-
dents of this city. To show how earnest
they are in the matter, they have created
a new office-that of mosquito commits
sioner-and the portfolio was awarded to
Capt. G. c. sperry, superintendent of tel
egraphs for the company.
Experiments in different parts of the
United States, and in New Jersey in par
ticular have demonstrated the fact that
the determination of the mosquito can
be successfully accomplished.
An exchange, in discussing the matter,
says;
scientific investigation has disclosed
the fact that a few grains of permangan-
ate of potash will destroy all the embryo
mosquitoes in a very large area of mos
quito swamp. At 2 cents an acre all the
mosquitoes can be killed off for a space
of thirty days and as the breeding time
is but two months, 4 cents win assure
protection for the entire year. This places