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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
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GASOLINE EXPLOSION
CAUSED FATAL FIRE
Two Burned TO Death and Several
Injured in Clothes Cleanery.

Two Burned to Death and Several
Injured in Clothes Cleanery.
PTTSBURG, Pa, September Is
While engaged in cleaning a suit OF
=. clothes to-day, a blaze generated by
the brisk application OF gasoline com
municated to a tub of liquid standing
nearby, caused an explosion and fire
to-day resulting in the death of two
persons and BABY injuring two others.
The dead:
Mis-. Clara Irlbacher, aged "a years,
OF 300 Butler street Burned be-
yond recognition, died st. Francis hos
pital.
Margaret Adler, resides McKees
Rocks, burned to crisp; dead when
found.
Injured:
Henry Gottschalk, 5113 Duncan
street, badly burned about face and
hands.
James H. Swift, 1916 Butler street,
both hands badly burned.
The explosion occurred at the dyeing
and cleaning establishment of Joseph
Irlbacher at 300 Butler street.
The injured will probably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
AMATEUR NOTES.

The Pink Carriers base ball team will
cross bats with the Z. Stephens, and
it will be warm one. to be played
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock on the
Terminal grounds.
The Pink Carriers challenge the Jacky
Arthurs for a game of Ball Sunday
week. The Pink Carriers do not play
on Saturday if the game on Sunday is
accepted. Answer through this paper.
John Butler and Buzz Ruttercutter
will wrestle at the first grand benefit
ball for Austin Negrael, to take place
at Pythian Castle Friday evening. Oc-
tober 26th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
HAY FOR THE HORSES IN CHINA

This illustration shows how hay for
the horses of the Indian contingent in
China was transported and served out
to the animals. 1t was carried in nets
stuffed solidly full and the chief bust
ness of the attendants was TO see that
each beast got his share.
There is an abundance of fodder and
coarse food in the country, if only they
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
THE SPEED EVENTS
At the Smithfield. o., Fair Yesterday
The Winners and Their Best Time

At the Smithtield. o.. Fair Yesterday.
The Winners and Their Best Time
Special to the Register.
STEUBENvILLE. Ohio, September
2s.-Results of Smithf1eld fair races in
order of winning with best time were:
Three minute trot or pace-Mary
Hall. DR.. Burns, Partner. Best time,
2:44A.
2:30 trot-Denby. Mamie Wilson,
Gretchen, Marietta Bird. Best time,
2:34h.
Free for all pace Black Queen, Billy
Green, Star Onward, Herminia G. Bet
time, 2:21az.
Three minute trot-Mamie vinson,
Rene Jackson, Pardner, Virginia Maid
Best time, 2:391
2:s5 pace Ella H, Col Breckenridge,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
FOOT BALL.

The Cathedral High School second
team is open to play any iU0 pound
team in the city. ANY team desiring a
game will please answer through the
Register The lineup follows: w.
Blake, center; M. McGinty, left guard;
G. Savageot, right guard; E. Schiller,
left tackle; E. McDermott, right tackle;
P. Howley, left end; ]. Kelley, right
end; E. Jepson, quarterback; E. Nc
Mahon, lett half; j. Sayagoet, right
half; j. Mccain, full-back.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

York City.
NEW YORK, September pat las
o'clock this morning a inaptha tank .ex-
ploded in the Central Gas Light Com
pany's work at the foot of East One
hundred and thirty-eighth street. The
explosion was heard for miles around
and broke all windows in the vicinity.
The burning naptna flowed down the
street and into the engine room of the
gas company, setting 1t afire. ei
Two alarms of fire were turned in and
the fire boat was summoned. The
flames at times shot seventy feet up in
the air. The fire is still burning fierce
ly, and the firemen are fighting desper-
ately to prevent the flames from spread
ing to the gas holders. which are near
the scene of the explosion.
There has been no loss Of life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Josiah II. Adams, Who Was Forced
or the Republican Ticket Killed


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 49,
Josiah R. Adams, prominent clubman
and lawyer OF this city, committed sui
eide to-day in a fashionable hotel in
the centre of the city.
Mr. Adams was about 81 years of age
and about year ago was the nominee
of the Republican party for judge of
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
His candidacy met with much opposi-
ton within his party. He finally re-
signed as candidate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

year. Gross earnings amounted to $780,
3O4, 1891. against s67 ,m9, 563 the preced-
ing year. operating expenses, $685.
III, against SAG ,025,9 $685. income from
operation, $26.Ss8, 100. against S2l ,oS3,-
COZ; income from other sources S5.GeS,-
1879, against IS, 342. 712; total income,
$32 ,e56, 532, against $26, 435, 800.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

GALVESTON, Texas, September %.
Receipts of cotton to-day were six
thousand bales, but grain receipts are
still moderate. Seventeen hundred men
are working on the wharves and 1,4O0
are clearing away debris.
Corpses are being found daily and
burned. The average number discover
ed daily is %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

BROOKLYN, September 2S-Brooklyn
tied the score in the fifth inning, when
gled, Keller hit for two bases and Sheck-
ard hit safely. P.ttinger lost control of
the ball in the eighth and filed the bases
with free passes. Demont brought in the
winning runs with a single. The Bostons
went out in order in the last four innings
Kennedy pitching splend,dly Sensational
catches by Hamilton and Demont were
the features. Score
Boston ........0 / o ? o o-s s o
Brooklyn 100 0 3 0 0 SIS s /
Pittinger and Conner; Kennedy and Far
reI Earned runs, Boston ?, Brooklyn g.
Time, Lag. Attendance, 1,40o. Umpire,
Hurst
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

NEW YORK, September 2S.-Philadel-
phia beat New York at the Polo grounds
this afternoon by heavy stick work. Tay-
lor, the deaf and dumb pitches, was bat
ted out of the box in the third inning and
Carrick took his place but could not hold
the Philadelphias IN check. Pitcher Sey-
mour has been suspended by the New
York club Score:
Phllad ..0 D 0 0-2-oy1 OF 16 8
New York 20 l 0 0 o 0 Is 2
Orth and Mcfarland; Taylor, Carrick
Tie s5 httenGance 7 M NO. syen'
der
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

ST. LOUIS, September 2S.-Rain and
darkness interfered in the eleventh inning
of the Chicago-St. Louis game Both
pitchers were hit hard, but the fielding on
both sides was brisk. Jones lost his own
game in the ninth inning by fumbling two
bunts and then making a bad throw The
second game was postponed on account o.
rain. Attendance, 1l00. Score:
st. LIS 20 0 0 Sd ii 8
Chicago o 0 0 0 90 IL i
Jones and Criger; Callahan and king.
Earned runs St Louis 2 Umpire. ODay
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

The Pittsburg club has purchased
Shortstop Gochnauer, Second Baseman
Burns and Pitcher Wicker from the
Dayton Interstate club. 1t isn't likely
Eat any Of these players will break into
the Pittburg club next year, but Pitts
burg will have any one of the trio de-
sired in case he is Misunderstanding
News,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

Pitcher Poole, of the Wheeling Inter-
state League club, arrived in Pittsburg
to show what he can do in fast COM
pany before the close OF this season.
He has a great record in the minor
league, and it is forecasted that he will
have no trouble in holding up his end
with the big show.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
BASE BALL NOTES.

Manager Lytle, of the Wheeling Inter-
state team, telegraphed yesterday can
ceiling the two games which that club
was to have played with the H. L. A. G.
Commercial Gazette.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

EaFhtu runs, FIIlsDuTs 8: IWU-Ddse MI,
Beaumont Three-base hits, Ritchey 2,
Wagner Sacrifice hit, McCreery. Stolen
bases, Leach, Ely, Barrett. Double play,
Ely TO Ritchey to O. Brien. First on balls,
off Lever 8, OFF Phillips ). Struck out, by
Lever 5. by Phillips 2 Wild pitch, Phil
lips. Time, 205 Umpire, Emslie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
STANDING OF CLUBS.

PITTSBURG. Pa, September 2S.-Leev-
ers fine pitching was too much for Gin
cinnat to-day and the home team won
easily Becllley strained his ankle in run
ming to third in the eighth inning and
PETIT relieved him Attendance, 9,0OO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
cnarIss ROW. GARNER Advocare.

Charles Town Farmer Advocate.
We can commend ssae Register to the
Democrats OF eve-s s-esion 81 the State
asl conservative, reliable and in every
way as a newspaper worthy Of support
I'M the coming campaign the Register will
bel Indispensable to those who desire t.
keep posted on State politicx
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

Idle Girl. Miss Trilby. Best time.
2:z4=. 800 s..s a.s ".
Free for all trot Thelka, Monteafh
Rex Burnisa, Virginia Maid. Best time.
2.24Z.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
BOWLING.

The prize bowling contest was rolled
of at the Brunswick alleys last night,
and resulted as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY
SHOWS GREAT INCREASE

Remarkable Growth of business
shown by Advance Figures From
Annual Report.
PHILADELPHIA, September Is
he Railway World has obtained in adj
vance figures from the report of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
the year ended June 80, 1900. They
show the remarkable growth in the
company's business during the past
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
A Powerful Remedy for Disease.
1T cured me of old chronic diseases and
nervous prOstrat0n.'
Mr.J. 3. Potter, CentrevilIe, r. l., writes s

suffering
number n
taking Pane Celery Compound
continued until restored
prevention worth pound Of
0
pounds good solid flesh blood % S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
SPORTING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

PhiIa q ciphia 7-Ney York 3.
Pittsburg S-Cfncinnnti L.
Brooklyn 5-BOstOn 3.
ST. Louis 3-Chicago 8.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29

RALEIGH, n. c., September gs.--chaun-
cey Davis was hanged at Tarboro to-day.
for burning the residence. OF Mrs. Lavina
Battle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
RIVER MARKS FROM ABOVE.
BIG FIRE STARTED

PITTSBURG-River IL feet and falling.
Clear and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-29
BUSINESS AT GALVESTON.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

Dr. William II. Taylor, the erstWhsie
Wit and incidentally the coroner OF the
city of Richmond, sat near the window OF
his Office last night with his feet upon MS
desk and the August breezes playing
among his snow-wIlita whiskers. talking
about peopIe who have been in a trance,
tho Irregularities of rndertakers and the
effects of the sun upon the muscles of his
LEFT leg 'Ain't it singular tho genial cor
oner remarked, chat we never hear OF any
of these fellows who turn upside-dowr
in their collins in any OF the big cities?
All these cases that have come under
my observation have happened in some
places way off yonder-Oshkosll. Lipskil-
ret or some other distant resort that IS
without doctors or any other responsible
sourca OF authority.
''1Now. you occasionally hear that
man has been in {. trance four OF five days;
that the undertaken has prepared him for
the other world. and That suddenly the
old fellow sits up in his coffin. Why. no
body around hero would believe such stuff.
In tho frs. place. don't you know II
a MAJ, had been apparently dead for four
or five days ne would have been buried? ~
what has been your experience with
persons in a trance?" the doctor was asked.
asked.
ONLY ONE SUSPICIOUS CASE.
Never had any. Although I have cell
ebrated the taking off of more than 5000
mortalS in my career as a professional
man. I never had but one case brought
to my. attention In which there was the
semblance of suspicion that the per-
son was not actually dead That was IN
the case OF an old nother-in-law who had
passed in her checks. She was religtousIy
nut in her coffin and shortly afterward
soma ono noticed a moisture or the glass
over the body, the moisture being on the
inside. Members Of the old lady's family
thought this was evidence that the de-
ceased woman was still breathing !
was called in to make an Investigation Oh
tina inter"
what did you find?" doctor.
"Whv. I found exactly what ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
ASBURY CHURCH
BEING ERECTED
The Handsome Building Now Nearing
Completion.
GROWN FROM A MISSION.
The Funds for thc Building Have
Been Raised, and it Will Be Dedi-
Gated Free from Debt-Bricf
History of the Church.
GROWN FROM A MISSION

By united effort which has been re-
warded with unusual success, the little
congregation of Asbury Methodist Church,
Manchester, has raised sufficient funds
to erect a new and handsome structure,
which is now well under way, ana IL noth-
ing unforeseen happens will be completed
and ready for occupancy by the 10Th OF
October.
This church was founded seven years
ago bv Rev J. H Busby, who started the
York as a mission. from which time it has
steadily grown until now it has mem
tership OF nearly 300. During these years
Of the chtrch's growth q small one-rooHl
chapel. situated near Eighteenth ana EF-
erett Streets. has been occupied as the
place Of worship. For a year or 1iioFe as
the congregation has increased, the neces-
sit,- OF a new and more commodfous struc-
49,, ba. heer appreciated Less than
,.aar 400 this matter which had been dis
c,1ssad for so long a time. took definite
form in an organized movement, IN when
Zach member was made to feet that q pof-
tion of the responsibility of the work II.
f,o,,5 rested upon them, with the result
that funds desired were soon ralseo %
arranged for. and work was pesu'-
HOPE REALIZED
Tbav soon saw the reward OF their Ia
,,or in brick and mortar, and theIr long
hope soon to be realized.
With the beginning of this movement
. Building Committee. composed of Messrs.
4 D. Shotwell. ]. G. Perdue and tharies
R,1rkert, was appointed, and to these gen
+Iernen is largely due its success. They
nav. eiven time. money and painstaking
attention to every phase OF the undertake
ing. The drawing of the plans and let
tino the contract has been under their
srnerv,sion. and their recommends tons
to the congregation have been appreciated
and regarded.
The church, as 1t will appear when
complete, will be OF most attractive de-
sign. arranged with the predominant view
to convenience for religious work and
worship. which viii be the moro appre-
ciated by the congregation after the crowd
ed quarters Of their present chapel.
Rev J. r. Green, who is now pastor OF
the church. has been largely instrumental
in the success OF the new church fund.
and since his appointment TO the charge.
at the last Conference. has strengthened
the congregation in many WAYS
HAS DONE MUCH.
He has won the hearts OF his people,
who recognize his earnest efforts in their
behalf. and feel that he has done much
toward erecting the new church. The
church. as shown in the cut. will be stu
ated at Eighteenth and Everett Streets.
on a handsome corner lot recently purcnas-
ed for the purpose. This lot was bought
by one of the societies OF the church ana
doaate free from debt so each oranch
of the congregation has helped III the
work. and all alike feel personal inter
est The contract was let month ago
70 Contractor J. W Clary, and work was
commenced at once.
Tho building IS TO be OF frame, and TO
cost a little more than S6,cto
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
An Engagement Announced.
lSnarf.l Dispatch to The Tfmes)

FREDERICKSBURG VA, August Is
Mr.. P. V. D. Conway has been elected
by the College of Bishops OF the Metho-
dist Epscopau Church. South. a delegate
to the great EcumenicaI Conference to be
held IN London In September. 1901. This
Is the highest honor that can be conferred
on a lay member of the church. and Mt.
Conway has the appointment under con-
sderatIon.
The seauer Lille and Howard has been
chartered for an excursion on Wednes-
dav, August 30, from Coal Landing on
Anuia Creek to Colonial Beach en- the
Potomac for the benefit OF residents OF
Stafford county and OF this city.
The engagement OF Miss Ethel Brown.
of Northumberland county. TO Mr.. VIM.
Mills. of Wheaton. Lancaster county. Is
announced the ceremony to take place
In the early fall Miss Brown is q grand
daughter of Judge Edwin Brown. of
North1,m ber!and. and OF tho late Judge
Downing of the same county. and Mrs
Mills is a prominent business nan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

many friends No English princess ever
had so many books given her. or SO many
small artistic presents. She had always
been interested in the artists on the Isle
of Wight. and they sent her White
Inoroceo-bound album containing a water
color sketch from each The women or
Bristol gave her an acknowledgement
linen chest
1t is supposed no English princess ever
received so much jeweiry on her slarriase
as Princess Louise of Waiss when she
married the Duke of Fife. for its value
was estimated at $75o.o0o. She had a ruby
horseshoe pin from her brothers.a diamond
bracelet from 10 girl friends. and seven
diamond stars from q numotr OF men
friends.
When the Duke of York married Prfn-
cess May. who had been engaged to his
brother the Duke of Clarence. who died
before the wedding. It seemed that the
people of Great Britain We'd in pouring
Jewels at her feet. The Queen gave
necklace and tiara of diamonds. the
women of England diamond and pear!
necklace and earrings. 1oaH people gave
a. pearl necklace. while the girls OF Ire
land and England gave a superb diamond
and pearl tiara Innumerable smaller.
but no less lovely. gems were Included in
the list.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
CORONER TAYLOR TALKS ABOUT
THOSE WHO GO INTO FRANCES
Saws No Remarkable Cases Are Ever Reported IN
Any of the Big Cities, but from Oshkosh
and LiDskillet-He Also Pays His
ResDects TO Undertakes.

nectsd-that the moisture was PRODUCES
by the chloride of lime that was III ene
casket \ funny and Yet pathetic LIMITS
happened IN this case and hero the
chemist tugged at his bristiy-wh.te NOUS
tauche as though ne would like to pun
out few dozer. STRAINS that ha might
make an analysis OF their composition. or
make for himself q new shaving brush
Arrangements had baen made to hotd
the funeral that afternoon" he continued,
'.ard I suggested that as some OF the
family seemed to think the old lady mssnl
still DO alive, they had better postpone
tina funeral. You would DO better sats-
fed II you were TO DO this remarked.
thinking T was saying something which
would meet with the approval OF all pres
enl However. tina sori-in-iaw came up TO
me and asked if | though. there was any
life in the body. l told him thought
there was not but again suggested tnat
the burial should be deferred, and ( took
my leave as gracefully as I could. wen,
sirr went back TO that house that after
noon. when to my establishment l teafneu
that thev held that Old lady's iunerai
three-quarters OF an hour befora the une
set for II. When that sou-in-law thought
there was the slightest shadow OF ghost
of a chance for his mother-ir,-law DO
return to LIFE he would have none OF it.
\ SAFE PLAN.
'sDo YOU believe undertakers have any
means of determining when @ man IS dead
or only in a trance2'' asked DIR. Taylor,
Not any more than the ordinary lay
man." replied the jocose chemist FMS
undertaken crowd gives mo more trouose
than any other c.ass. Because man mas
ceased 20 breath does not mean that ms
body is dead Death. that is. absolute death.
onIy comes with the sttffeuing OF the
limbs.
Now, there is one thing that
you can put down. There
has been a growing fad Of late for
people TO be afraid OF being buried alive
II any man wants 20 bo absolutely certain
that he is not going to be buried alive
just LEI him make Arrange ments with one
of thesa modern rrdertakers to fix him
m and he's safe. They will place him
beyond tho power of resurrection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
GIVEN TO NOTED BRIDES.
Elaborate G fits Received by Princesses
on Their Marriage

When Princess Louise was married TO
the Marquis OF Lorne. now the Duke "
Argyll, she received some curious prese's ~.
The Queen gave her the CUSTOMARY -.
Of opals and diamonds bestowed or EAe
Nsh royal brides, and also COUPE ~.
emerald and diamond centres 10. srs,ts
gave an emerald and diamond tiara, .,a
vie Of their future chief lovsiS wa,
m.e - a,d naarI necklace. with a pearl
and sapphire locket. while mos, curious ,ro.s
bracelet OF barbaric appearance came h TOE. on
.. a,,..,I oada OF pieces of the odd green
~ , ~ Iona. mounted on gold
hand saws .casselrs Magazine.
prsrcess Beatrice or her marriage was
me recip!ent OF various pieces OF hand
.e enn . 'Iewelry from her own family. AS
- Queens favorite daughter she had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

and his intention is to have one of the
oder children propel the carrousel by
means of pedals located as shown. The
seats are adjustable, in order that chill
,ireu OF different ages may be accommo-
dated. and the baskets are for the
babies The vertical post is pivoted in
standards secured TO the ceiling and
floor, and the horizontal arms are rigidly
attached to this central post The pedal
shaft is connected to a shaft parallel to
the sunporting-arn by chain or cord
running over the pulleys, and power is
thus transmitted from the pedals to the
inner end of the shaft, where q gear
wheel meshes with toothed DISK, at
tached to the standard, the revolution
of the shaft driving the machine around.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
Combined March and Cigar.

If the invention shown below were
brought into common use, the request
for light would be heard less frequent"
~, and the smoker would not be COM
PEELED to hunt through his pockets to
find a match every time he wanted a
smoke. The invention has for its OBJ
ject, ito provide a combustible tip, which
viii incandesce an a!r-proof cap, the lat
ter being placed on the end of the cigar
while in a plastic state and adhering
readily to the tobacco. The cap is form
ed of a mixture of ground glass, salt
peter, chlorate of potassium and gum
arabic. The saltpeter and potassium
constitute combustibie ingredients, which
burn freely in the open air without La
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
SELF-LIGHTING CIGAR.

bility of being extinguished by wind.
The ground glass is fused by the neat
from the two ingredients, and forms an
air-proof cap, which prevents the tunes
from tainting the cigar while burning.
Tho can is fired by scratching the small
head of the friction match on any rough
ened surface, causing the saltpeter ana
potassium to blaze. This lncandesces
the glass, which remains hot long enough
to ignite the tobacco without the neces-
sity OF drawing air through the cigar.
BY the time the combusible portion OF
the cap is burned, the cigar is sufficiently
ignited, and the remainder of the cap
falls off The invention has been patent
ed by Gustaf L. Reenstierna, OF Boston
Mass,