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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
senator uoar on Imperialism.

Senator Hoar's protests against i'm
perialism continue with even more
vigor than At the commencement of
the war of conquest in the Philippines
In response to an invitation to address
an anti-imperiali meeting at Wash
ington, the venerable senator replied,
after warmly commencing its pur-
poses, that he would reserve what he
had to- say until he can speak it in
the senate. where, he says, it will be
more effective. Senator Hoar writes:
Il have not changed the opinion
formed and expressed last winter, eX-
cept that it has been confirmed and
strengthened by what has happened
since. If we had dealt with the people
of the Philippine islands as we under
took to deal with the people of Cuba.
whom we dcclared-and they certainly
had no better title-of right ought to
be free and independent; if instead of
undertaking to buy them and then I'M
dertaking to subjugate them by force
we had assured them of our purpose
TO respect their rights, to protect
them against foreign interference; To
aid them to restore order and to leave
them whenever they should desire to
the blessing of freedom and of self
government. We should have had no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

A CONSTITUENT asked Representative
Gordon, of Ohio, to secure pension
for him on account of injuries re-
ceived at the battle of San Juan, Cuba.
Many essential details were lacking,
and Mr.. Gordon wrote To- inquire if
the wouldbe Pensioner had not been
wounded by being run over by MEM
bers of the Tenth cavalry (colored).
Mr.. Gordon has been heard to say
that he expected to see the list of
Roosevelt's Rough Riders constituents
wounded on San Juan Hill swelled to
$4,000 on the pension rolls within the
next ten years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

The United States cruiser Brook
lyn arrived Al Manila Saturday, win
ming easily the long race from this
country out which She had been run
ming with the New Orleans. The New
Orleans sailed from Singapore yester-
day for Manila, 80 that she is about
four days behind the Brooklyn. While
the Brooklyn is about four days ahead
OF the New Orleans. it is pointed out
at the navy department that unless
something befalls the New Orleans be-
fore she reaches Manila from Singa-
pore she will actually have made the
trip from the United States to Manila
in the same or even less time than he
larger cruiser. She started upon the
voyage five days later than the Brook
lyn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

The city council has ordered The
blot which the recent Terminal COM
pany put upon the improved Rock
Island river front removed. The emf
nently proper resolution introduced
in the council last evening by Aid
II. l.. Wheelan ordering the cheap
structure lately erected at the foot of
Seventeeth street, regardless of the
purpose for which it was designed,
removed, received the unanimous en-
dorsement of the council, as it most
deservedly should. The people of he
city TO man will uphold the council
in the stand it mas taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois,
Rock Island County. So
In the circuit of said county. To the Sep
&c mber term, A. ID. 1899.
Carl j. Mueller William Ferguson, Simon
Dexter. Jessie A. Dexter, Lucy A. Matlock,
NJ ria G. Dutton. Carrie Cummings. George
Matlock. Edward Thompson. Samuel Thomp-
son, kati" Thompson and CLIFFORD Thompson
Foreclosure.
AfidAvit by Carl j Mueller, complainant In
the ~bove entitled cause, of the non re sidence
Of Edward thompson Samuel Thompson
Katie Thompson ana ClifTord Thompson. i'm
pleaded v it'll the above named defendants
William Ferguson, >imon Dexter, Jt Ssie A.
Dexter, Lucy A Matlock, Maria &. Dutt on
Carria Cummings and George Matlock, having
been filed in the clerk office of the circuit
court of sad county, notice is therefore
Thompson, Katie THOMPSON and Cliror1
Thompson. nonresident defendants, that the
complainant filed his amended bill OF cum-
plant in said court on ths chancery side there
of on the I'd day Of Dece moer. a. ID. 1899 And
that thereupOn the summons issued out of
returnable the first Monday in the month
of January next, that Is ~ law required
Now. unless you, the said nonresident defend
ants alb named, shall personally be and ap-
pear before the said circuit court on the
first day of the next term thereof, to be holden
at Rock Island. in the aforesaid county, on the
first Monday 10 January KIT, and plead, an
swer or demur to the said compartments bill
of complaint, the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will be
taken as confessed. and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer OF said
bill.
Rock Island Ill. Dec. 3 1899.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
MCENIRY & MCENIRY,
Complainant Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Notice of Publication-In CHANGER
State OF Illinois. L.

State of Illinois. lss
County of Rock Island. S.
In the circuit court, January term, A. ID
1900
Ella F. WINES VS.. Louisa Vaudrun, Stella NJ.
Vandrun. Jacob A. Vandruf. John +. Black,
Eliza f Barr Elizabeth Staley, oscar van
drum. Lsmuel Vandrun Charles Fl. Nanu-u1,
Edwin E Vsndrun and Matte MerreL In
chancery. Partition.
Afidavit of non-residence of Elizabeth Sta
ley, oscar Nandrur, Lemuel Eandrun, Charles
II. Vandrud, Edwin + Nandrur and Matte
Merrel. defendants above named having
been fled in the Office OF the clerk of said cir
cult court of Rock Island county, rotice Is
hereby given to the said nonresident DEFEND
ants that the com claimant has filed her bill
of complaint in said court, on the chancery
side thereof, on the 2lst day of November.
A. D. 1899. and that a summons therel pc issued
out of said court against SAID defendants,
returnable en- the first day OF Janua' y, A. u.
1900 as is by law required.
Now unless you, the said EnZaoeth Staley,
Oscar Nancrun, Lemuel Nandrun, CnarieS ID;
Vandruf. Edwin +. Vandrun and Matte Merrel
shall persona ly be and appear before said cir
cult court OF Rock Island county on the nrst
day of the next term thereof. to De holden
at the court house in the city of Rock Island,
in said county, on the first day OF JANUARY,
\. ID. 1900, and plead, answer or demur to
the said complainant'S bill of complaint, the
charged and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you according
20 the PRAYER of said bill.
In testimony whereof l have hereunto set
my ha d "A affixed the seal of said court. At
my ONCE in Rock Island this 2lSt day OF No
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
S. r KENwoRTHY,
Nov 81. A. D. 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notice.

Estate of VII lam j. she ;. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed adj
ministratriX with the will annexed. of the estate
of William !. Shea late of the county of Rock
Island, state of illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county. at the
county court room in the city of Rock Island
at the February term on the first Monday in
February next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of December. A. d. 1899
CATHERINE SHEA, Administrative.
Nc SIRY & MCENIRY, solicit Tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

AFTER all that the repu blican ora
tors and press have said about the sus-
ceptibility of the financial market in
this country to nervous shock in view
of the discussion of the proposition to
remonetize silver, and the charges
heaped upon the democratic party of
threatening the nations ruin,
the republican house of rep
resentatives seems TO have turned
things over pretty well IN the money
centers in the simple enactment of the
gold measure which was passed yester-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Executors Notice.

Estate OF henry Tremann, deceased
The undersigned, having Oeen appointed exc
cutrix of the last will and Testament of Henry
Tremann, late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county at the county court room
In the city of Rock Island, at the February
term, on the first Monday in February next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of December A. d. 1899.
MARIA TREMANS, Executrix.
JACKSON s Hurst. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
Executors Notice.

Estate of John Kleinmaier, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed eX-
ecutor of the last will and testament of John
kleinmaler, late OF the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county, at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Isl.
and. at the February term, A, ID. 800 on the
first Monday In February next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of Decem- er, A. D. 1899.
REINHART GEIGER Executor
Marion +. Sweeney, Attorney for for Execu-
tDF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

Hundreds OF hopeless cases have
been cured by them. If you are a
chronic sufferer, no matter what the
nature of your ailment. it will pay
YOU to see them. because they have
Tor wears devoted all their time to the
study and care of the diseases they
treat.
Because their Offices are furnished
with every appliance and curative
agent known by the worlds greatest
specialists to be of service in the dag
nosiS and cure of the disease.
Their Berlin system OF curing deaf
ness, ringing noises in the ears, ca
tarrh of the nose, throat and stomach
and diseases OF the lungs, is curing
cases that have formerly been regard
ed as almost hopeless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.
Sweeney & Walker, Attorneys

Publication Notice.
Sweeney & Walker. Attorneys
State of Illinois, -
Rock Island county,
In the circuit court. To January term, A. D.
1900.
Geraldine Humbert vs. Randolph Humbert.
Bill for divorce.
To tie above named nonresident defend
ant, Randolph Humbert-
Affidavit of your non-residence having been
fled in the ONCE of said circuit court, no.
tice is hereby given to you that the above
named complainant has fled in said court her
bill of complaint agaiost you on the chancery
side of said court; III I a summons in chancery
has been issued in sH id cause against you. re-
turnable TO the next term of said court to be
begun and holden at the court house in
the city Of Rock Island. in said county on
the first Monday of January. A d. 1900. at
viii, b lime and place you will appear and
plead, answer demur to said bill OF COM
plant If you see At.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 29thday Of
Move mber, a. d. 1899
GEORGE W. GAMBLE
Clerk of Circuit Court in and for Rock Island
county. Illinois
SWEENEY & WALKER.
|. Solicitors for Complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

IT is now sagely remarked that dur
ing the recent mixup between the
earth and the moon fair Luna came
out on top, as usual.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

a lazy liver makes a lazy man.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the natural,
never failing remedy for 8 lazy liver.
For sale by Marshall & Fisher, drug
gists. eES'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. j. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: Il have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia the past month with good
results"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19
No Argument

Can alter the facts in the case of the
compound versus the Pure Goods.
1t is not matter of sentiment or of
opinion alone. 1t is question of
getting what you pay for.
1t ought not to be necessary to
urge that what is worth having at all
is worth having right.
Our advertising appeals are ad-
dressed TO those who know a good
thing when they see it. We are
pleased to address your intelligence,
and not your cupidity. We want
you to see for how little money really
Fine Wines and Whistles can be had
if you will go to the right place for
them.
As the only wholesale house in the
city holding the legal right to sell by
the bottle, we can save you money on
your purchases and you are spared
the risk of buying adulterated goods.
Our Choice Varieties
Include:
Old Grow 1S92-bottled in bond.
Hermitage-bottled in bond.
Clark's Rye--bottled in bond.
Old Grand Dad.
Mitchell's Irish Whistles.
Arach Punch.
Spanish punch.
California Wines, bottled ripe.
including clarets.
Ports, Muscat, Sherry, Angelica.
All guaranteed free from glucose
and sulcycic acids. Satisfaction
promised or money refunded.
Open every evening until 10.
THE EM-EL.
FAMILY LIQUOR STORE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

Their Hot Air Treatment. combined
with Electricity. for the cure of
Chronic Rheumatism and Diseases of
the Muscles and Joints, has cured
hundreds of cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-19

Who are nervous, weak in body and
mind. losing flesh, sleepless, low spir-
tied, without energy and ambition,
will find that the doctors have discov-
cred remedies that have proved the
greatest boon on earth to this class of
cases.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
utThis Out !!
sac. 900 Worth
OF
.FaIIanaW Winter Suits,
Observation-Disclosures
Extraordinary Reductions.


| sent to us by big New York wholesaler
with instructions to convert 1t into cash as
quickly as possible. We are ordered to cut
prices low enough to insure immediate
sale. Money is badly wanted. This sale
has reused the entire city. and or
ders are pouring in from every town and
village within many miles. When we tell
you that We are selling many fashionable
and elegant garments at SO cents SUn the
dollar it Is absolutely true. What excuse
can you advance for not having a new suit
and overcoat
Each and every garment is marked with
the sale price. no one can resist buying.
Any garment bought that, when taken
home. proves unsatisfactory can be re-
turned within fifteen days. No misrepre-
sentation allowed, and only first-class
clothing, made by the best manufacturer
In New York. A few prices. SO as to give
you some idea Of the magnitude Of this
sale, Will not be amiss, and we ask every
one In need of clothing to read this list
carefully and call personally. Sale will
be continued at 8 a. m. tomorrow. Mems
first-class. double-breasted sack suits, in
25 different patterns. all sizes. from "a to
AZ breast measurement, for $4.45. These
suits are sold all over town for $l2; all we
ask Is $4.45. II you will find these suits
are not cheap and you are not satisfied
bring them back and We will cheerfully
refund the money.
We offer Mems Heavy Woolen Suits,
worth $40. for 1895; Mems Cheviot Suits,
black. brown. or mixtures. worth $12. for
$6.95; Mems Fine Striped Worsted Suits.
in sack or frock style. worth SIS, for s7.s5;
Mems Check Cashmere Suits, worth $1b.
for ss.45; Mems Fine Clay Diagonal Dress
Suits, sack or cutaways, worth SIS. for
1880; Prince Alberts at $1L95; Young
Mems Long Pants Suits. IA to 10 years, in
Cassimeres and Cheviots. $3.25 and $4.45,
worth $40 and $12; Mems Durable Pants,
CSC: Mems Cheviot and Cashmere Pants,
S1.45. s175. and 81; Fine Dress Pants, $2.25
and s275. worth four times the money.
We offer fine Heavy Winter Over
coat. nicely made and trimmed. worth $12,
AT $i.95; Mems Long Cut listers, flannel
lined. worth $l2, at s4.95; Mems Genuine
Covert Cloth Overeoats, worth SIG, at s5.45;
Mems and Young Mems Fall Overcoats,
silk or satin lined. all the new shades of
tan and Oxford, in smooth or rough goods,
at $1.95. salable at $50; Mems Genuine
Black Cheviot Overcoats. worth SIS. at
se.45. We offer Mems Kersey and Melton
Oyercoats at s7.95. worth S25, In blue. black,
and Oxford; Mems Genuine Carr's Melton
Overcoats. the best manufactured, worth
$32, go for s10.95, silk or satin sleeve lining
Boys Stylish Top Goats. from to 16
years, usually retail for s6. for 81 SO; Boys
Refers. to 16 years. storm and velvet
collars. finest quality chirchilla, usually
retail for IS. 60 at sass: Children's Suits,
made doUble-breasted, heavy materials
sizes 6 to 16 years. retail at SO. go for 81. 20
Mems Durable Heavy Winter Pants,
usually retail al $50, go for 59c.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
J. S. Lowry ( Co.'s New York
Stock Of Underwear.

We buy this concerns stock of Mems
Underwear. consisting of shirts and draw
ers. They go on sale tomorrow a. IN.
% dozen Salmon Colored Rib Underwear
undershirfs only '75c grade. 35c; 80 dozen
extra heavy weight wool fleece-lined I'm
derwear. all sizes; full regular made. 81
value. 47c; 25 dozen all wool Derby Rib.
extra heavy, $3.50 grade. S9c; so dozen
Mems White Unlaundered Shirts. re-en-
forced back and front, pure linen bosom.
75c grade, sec: 100 dozen Fancy Colored
Socks 25c grade I0c.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
The Glacial District of Alaska.

Mr.. C. K Gilbert will tonight deliver lecture
before the National Geographical Society at the
First Congregational Church. Mr.. Gilbert made
study and personal inspection last summer of the
entire glacial district OF Alaska.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Marriage licenses were issued today to: Dabney
G. Harrison and Ellen R. Riley; William c.
Bowles and Annie T. Garland. both of Richmond,
Va; Edward A. Estes and Eliza J. Young, the
latter Of Sherando. Augusta, county, Va; Charles
H. jackson and Minnie knight; Richard Brown.
Fairfax county, Va, and Alice P. Smith, Loudoun
county, Va.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Danced In n Prize waltz.

The third annual ball and prize waltz contest
of District Lodge, Nc. 1ei, Independent Order OF
Sons Of Benjamin took place last night at the
National Rifles Wall. The ball largely at
tended and was in every respect success. Much
interest was manifested in the prize waltz, the
gold prize for which awarded to George A.
Stern and Miss Katie Wheaton. The silver prize
was by Mr.. Baden and Miss Mary Troy.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Concert by n Choir.

The Ninth Street Christian Church choir gave
its second annual concert last night under the di-
rection of Mr.. Charles Haydn Chase. The choir
was assisted by Miss Hattie Meade. Smith, soprano;
Miss Louise Mae Farrow violinist; Miss Kath-
crime L. Grady, pianist, Mr.. Fred Brown. xylo-
phone, and the Buckingham Mandolin and Guitar
Club.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Daniel N. Reidy, was the defendant in the Po-
lice Court this morning to a charge Of assault
preferred by Eleanor C.. Barry. Reidy claimed
that he was not guilty, but Judge Scott thought
otherwise : A fine of so was imposed with the
alternative of sixty dayy in Jail.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

Lafayette Square Opera House-"Arizona;"
afternoon and evening.
Columbia Theatre-George Boniface, jr., and
George Ober in Dear Old Charley afternoon
and evening.
National Theatre-Joscph Holland and Amelia
Bingham in The Cuckoo" afternoon and even
ing
Grand Opera House-Vaudevile; morning, after
noon and evening.
Academy Of MISCELLANEOUS "Superba;" after
noon and evening.
Kernan's~Irwin Brothers Burlesquers; after
noon and evening.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Los. of HI. Arm Not Fatal.

The condition of Richard Tippett, the maehinist,
whose left arm was torn out of its socket by
machinery at the United States Electric Light
ing Companys plant yesterday morning WIS
slightly improved today. He will be confined to
the ward at the Emergency Hospital for about
two weeks
The evening times., 1899-12-01
demanded Jury Trials.

A jury trial was demanded by Henry Thomas
and John W. Prather, colored, who were jointly
charged in the Police Court this morning with
the larceny Of various articles valued at so from
Ruben Solnniera Judge Scott held the men in
at a-later date.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
A Cortume Reception

The Mission Club, of the First Congregational
Church, will have a reception in Roman costumes
in the Hall of the Ancients, from 7:30 to 10
o'clock tonight
The evening times., 1899-12-01
The w. c. T. U. Convention.

The executive board of the District W. C. T.
U. has decided to hold the annual convention at
the Lafayette Opera House. The attendance will
warrant the securing of so large building.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Ju.tice Haxner ConvaIe.cent

Justice Hagner, who has been confined to his
home for some days by bad cold, was at the
City Hall today.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Red and white Ash Coal
Fined $50 for Assault

for furnace, range, and stove. Best quality.
Quick service and lowest prices. S. S. Daish &
Son, 1907 G st. Phone 1888. 1t
The evening times., 1899-12-01
,octored Nine Years for letter.

DoctOred Nine Years for letter
Mr. James CASTOR, merchant, of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
writes: For nine years I have been disdgured
with letter on my hands and face. At last
have found a cure in DIR. Agnew's Ointment. 1t
helped me from the first application. and now I
am permanently cured" Sold by +. S. Williams,
Ninth and + Streets; Edmonds & Williams, Third
and Pennsylvania .Avenue.-1S.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Carried Concealed WeapOns.
Joseph Butler was sent to Jail for ninety days,
when arraigned in the Police Court today for
carrying concealed weapons.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
". [. DOUGLAS $3.50 SHOE.
UNION MADE
Ny Washington store 1913 Pa. ave. nv.

- beers in America are Export
Linn mt and "Culmbacher" "a bottles
EIlkNI only sl:25. Write, phone.
] utBVOt Wash. Brewery, +th and ne.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
H, FRIEDLaNDER & BRO.
Cor. 9th and E SITS.
Our Only Store iu Washington.
Che Guenine Gined
FRIDAY, DECEMBER l, 1899.
The Weather Frcdictioa.

For the District of Columbia. Eastern Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware. Maryland. and Virginia-Rain
late tonight and Saturday morning, probably fair
and colder in the afternoon; light to fresh south
erly, shifting to westerly winds.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
J. +. ROBINSON,
DINING PARLORS
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
1902 l4th st. NV.
Shoe Prices HaIved.

sweeping success. Mems. women's, and Chill
dren's Shoes from the Marceron stock going at
one-half former pricings. Sale being conducted
at sl3 Eighth Street southeast. S. BlEBER-
The evening times., 1899-12-01
when the snow storm Comes
. Marriaxe Licen.e. Issued.

don't be caught without a supply Of coal. s. 8
Daish & Son sell best coal of all kinds at lowest
prices. Office, 1907 G st. Phone $685. 1t
The evening times., 1899-12-01
TEMPERATURE.

II L p
Lowest temperature yesterday, 6 a. m....37
Highest temperature yesterday, p. m....... so
The evening times., 1899-12-01
STREET LIGHT

Low tide. de...............12:40 AM and 1886 Pm.
High tide de............6:09 AN. and 6:3S Pm.
The evening times., 1899-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today. ........................5:E PM.
Lamps out tomorrow. w.....................6:l AN.
The evening times., 1899-12-01

THE sun AND MOON.
Sun rose.......7:l0 AN Sun sets. s.......i:2S Pm.
Moon rises. 5:35 AN Noon sets. s..............
The evening times., 1899-12-01
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

Truss, but he carries the Air
49, Cushion Truss all over the United
w States. Men, women, and children
wear and ike them. The Air Cushion Pad holds
with comfort; nothing else will. Consultation
and two weeks trial free. Office parlors, watt
ing and consultation rooms on the same floor
Catalogue free. THE RORICK AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY. 1924 st. NV. I'd floor.
iyl3-n
The evening times., 1899-12-01

New ............-...2d Full ...-............1 .17th
First quarter. 9th Last quarter. 18th