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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
ATTEMPT AT
Death Threatened if Victim Ignores
Rascal's Demand.

Washington, Ind, March 6-Alexan-
der Killion, said to be the w%ealthiest
man in this county, is the recipient of
a letter demanding that a check for
81, 500 be placed in a glass jar and Sc
GREETED in a certain culvert near his
home. Failing to do as the letter die.
tates, he and his family will be killed.
The letter was written in a fine, bold
hand, and left at the gate Of his home.
The writer further required that
Killion signify his assent by lacking a
card on his barn.
It is thought singular that the black
mailer wanted a check instead Of the
currency, but it is supposed he feared
marked money and knew that Kill.
lions check would be good at any
bank where he was known.
Killion will ignore the letter and
has appealed to the officers for protec.
ton.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
BOTHAS STILL TREATING.

London, Macrh 6-Private 1nforma-
ton received in London confirms the
rumors of negotiations between Lord
Kitchener, Sir Alfred Miner and Com
mander General Louis Botha. Nothing
is known as to the actual presence of
the Boer commander-in-chief at Pre-
toria and no paper publishes a state
ment that he is there, but it is reason
ably certain that General Botha is
either there or reasonably close to
Lord Kitchener.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
HAVE CAUGHT HIM
Officers Arrest Macarthur fol
Murder Of Captain
D0tsOn.

Helena, March 6-James Macarthur,
the ex-convict, wanted for killing
Captain ..Dotson, 20 miles west of Hell
ena February Is, has been captured in
Ravalli county in the western part of
the state, after a memorable chase by
the nerviest officers in Montana. This
may clear up n Of the blacklist of
crimes-a case of parricide.
It is claimed that Macarthur killed
Dotson at the instance of the latter's
son, who is serving a 80 year sentence
in the pe%nitentiary.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
WRIT IS SERVED.
Manchester Must Stand for Breach of
Promise.

Liverpool, March Con arrival of
the steamer Oceanica with his wife,
today, the duke of Manchester was
served with u writ of alleged breach Of
promise in the suit by Portia Knight
of London.
Miss Knight is an American, 90 OF
"a years of age. She was on the stage
in New York for a short time, and has
been living privately in London for a
year. She referred a representative
of the Associated Press to her lawyers.
The writ has been out for some time,
she said, and she did not know
whether it would be served in America
or England. Miss Knight said she
was glad to hear that it had been
served in Liverpool.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
DE,CIA AIRED CONSTITUTIONAL.
Federal Supreme Court Sustains Mime
sofa Elevator Law.

Washington, March 5-The supreme
court today handed down An opinion
IN the case of w. W. Cargill & Co.,
VS.. the state of Minnesota. The case
involved the constitutionality of the
Minnesota law of 1895 requiring stor-
age elevators and warehouses on rail-
road lines, but not at terminal sta
tions, to take out licenses and also
making other regulations concerning
such institutions. The opinion of the
court was confined entirely to the
one point of the right of the state rail
road and warehouse commission to re-
quire owners of such warehouses or
elevators to take out licenses and it
was hold that the commission could
legitimately exercise that function
under the constitution. The opinion
was delivered by Justice Harlan.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
RuMoRs OF UPRISING.
Report That Trouble Is Brewing in
Cuba,

Cuba.
Havana, March 6-There are rumors
in Havana that a movement is on foot
to bring about an uprising, but radical
leaders say there is no foundation for
them, as an uprising would be a death
blow to all hopes for independence.
General Wood says the members of
the convention have been definitely in
formed that the action of congress is
final and conclusive and that there is
no probability of an extra session.
The cartmen threaten to join the
striking stevedors and lightermen to-
morrow. 1t is also rumored that the
railroad men intend going out. thus
causing a general tieup of transporta-
ton. Everything however, is quiet
this evening.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
BIG MOVE

London. March 6-The Daily Mail
publishes the following from Coles
burg, dated March 8: A big move
ment is being prepared to clear the
whole of the Orange river colony from
north to south of Beers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08

~
nothing seemed to reach my trouble until
got hold Of a bottle of Acker's English
Remedy. prayed for health all the time,
and my prayers were answered as soon
as I began taking this celebrated Eng
lish expectorant and tonic. Since my re-
covery / have told hundreds of sufferers
Acker's English Remedy would cure them.
Some Of them won't try it, and it does
seem to me terrible when anyone deliber-
ately refuses to be cured. There ought to
be a law compelling consumptives to take
it. Even if they don't care for their own
lives, the public's welfare should be consid-
cred. Don't you think so too? l hope
such a law will soon be enforced"
(Signed) MRS. RICHARDSON.
Sold at CSC, boc. and 81 a bottle. throughout the United
States and Canada and in England; at Is. Cd. q. 80.
40. Cd. If you are not satisfied after buying, return the
bottle to your druggist and get your money back.
We authorize the above guarantee.
". H. HOOKER q CO., Proprietors, New York.
For Sale by Chapple DrugCo mpany.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
FORMERLY OF OREGON

Portland, Ore, March 6-Miss
Portia Knight was formerly a resident
of Salem, Oregon, and is a daughter
Of Rev. P. S. Knight, a wellknown
Congregational minister of that city.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08

Il used 10
cough a great
deal and spit
blood, and
my neighbors
in Day n,
Ohio, where
II live, said
among them
selves that I
b a d n
sumption, al
though they
did not tell
me SO to my
face,' for fear
of making me
des mt.
l kept on
coughing and
trying differ
ent sorts of
s Ia
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-03-08
ACKER's G L REMEDY

Will stop a cough at any time, and will
cure the worst cold in twelve hours, or
refunded. % cts and 90 cts. For
sale by Chapple Drug Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.

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natura
bound
TONS.
by high
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
THE CORSE PAXTON co.

The Corse Payton Stock Company,
whose summer season at the Providence
Opera House Is attracting considerable
attention n=fHamiheatfe-g because of
the excellence OF the productions given,
will next week present two popular
dramas. The first half OF the week com
mencing Monday afternoon Young Mrs.
Winthrop" will be the bill
Those who saw this play last Monday
were delighted with the way the COM
pany handled their roles and went away
satisfied that IL was a most pleasing and
satisfactory Offering of well-known
drama. one OF our local critics wrote that
with nearly every woman and every other
man bathed In tears and sobs sounding
through the stiffness OF the auditorium
OF the Providence Opera House there was
no opportunity for questioning the per-
formance OF the Corse Payton Stock
company on the score OF effectiveness.
Commencing Thursday afternoon
change of bill viii be inaugurated the
powerfully realistic drama "ren Nights
In Barroom" being selected for present
ment a strong cast will interpret the
familiar lines OF the play and especially
effective scenery used 10 enhance the ar
tlstic value OF the proGucti' ..
The vaudeville numbers VIII suffer a
complete change, new acts and new faces
being introduced TO relieve the monotony
OF the waits between acts. The sale Of
seats for Young Mrs winthrop and
Ten Nights" opened this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Richmond. Mr.. Jeffrey Hazard, Mr.. and
Mrs James Richardson, Mr.. Frederick
Hayes. Miss n. Sharpe, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
H. Merriman. Miss jerks. Mr.. Isaac Mer-
riman. the Misses Anthony Miss Mary
Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard i. Gard
ner. Mrs. william u. Waterman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Watson, Mrs. G. ]. Steedman,
Mr.. Royal c. Taft. Jr., Mrs. Joseph Day,
Mrs Robert Taft, Mrs. b. II. knight, Mr.
and Mrs f. A. Rhodes. Miss Hortense
weeden, Mr. and Mrs. c. ID. owen, Jr..
Mrs. Louis Downes, Or. and Mrs.
Blumer. Miss Granger. Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
alto n. Nightingale. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hackney. Colonel and Mrs. ~. Anthony
Dyer, the Messrs. Green and many 9TH
ers
The costumes were perfect worn by the
women. Particularly noticeable was Mrs
Goddard's. a salmon MULE embroidered
I'm delicate colors and gold thread I'm Van
Dyck points, over pale pink taffeta silk
Black tulle ruff and a pale blue tulle
tooue set of this exquisite gown.
Mrs A. Walter Harris, pale blue crepe
de chene with guipure lace Insertion, tur-
auoise and diamond ornaments, white
tulel hat with gold braid and white os-
trich feathers
Mrs. d. Albert Pierce. white null en-
broidered with lavender dots, bonnet OF
green leaves and violets.
Mrs. Clinton r. Weeden I'm n handsome
gown OF pongee elaborately trimmed
with lace.
Mrs w G. Nightingale I'm black and
white foulard with pale blue embroidery.
Mrs Howard Richmond in white satin
foulard with small black dots, exquisite
lace and chiffon.
When the last car left about O'Clock
the many were loathe to leave the beauti-
ful spot and come 10 the hot city. Later
there were many impromptu supper par.
ties and at the theatres were noticed
many who had dropped IN 10 see an act
or two OF the play.
Mr. and Mrs. G. oliver Tselin arc ex'
pected in town next week 10 visit Mr.. and
Mrs Goddard.
/ The George G. Newells have taken a
house NJ Princeton, Mass.
MIR Jack Mauran gave Jolly suppel
| at TilIinghast's last night 10 Miss Mar,
| Watson and guests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
''ssEs1heatres. 'sE

The corse Psyton Stock company pro-
duced at the Providence opera House last
evening the wonderfully realistic drama.
in five acts, written by Henry Petutt.
Taken From Life, or Falsely Accused.
The play Is an interesting one and the
members OF the company succeeded hs
very highly pleasing the audience.
The story Il not very complex one but
nihilists and dynamlters manage TO get
mixed up I'm the plot which chiefly has 10
do with the troubles arising by the mar
rage OF rich young woman with a
poor artist
Wnl -. Corbett took the part OF Walter
Lee, the artist I'm n manner that was
thoroughly satisfactory Richard II.
Crolius was at his best in the varying
phases OF the character OF the monde
script. Titus Knott. Edna Earle Lindon
gave as much pleasure as usual In the
part OF the rich young woman and poor
wife Joseph W, Girard made an accom-
plished villain. one OF the principal
scienic effects WAS the blowing up OF
Clerknell prison. This evening only
Farmers Daughter will be the attrac-
fiOn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
HUNTSMAN-ALDRICH WEDDING.

One Of the prettlest home weddings OF
the season was solemnized at the beauti.
ful residence of Frederick j. Aldrich
Broad street and Edgewood avenue, last
evening. 1t was that OF his daughter
Maud Augusta. 10 John f. Huntsman
Jr., formerly OF this city but now OF New
York. The ceremony was performed at
ociocS by the Rev. J. @. N9se. u -.
The house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with masses of great palms,
which characterized every room In the
spacious residence, together also with the
large hall.
interviewer with the green OF the palms
was the lighter green of masses Of srni-
lax and great punches Of pink roses added
their freshness and beauty of color Z.
the whole The bride was attended only
by Miss Helen Huntsman. sister OF the
groom. as maid of honor. and entered the
front oariQr on the arm OF her father
who gave her away
The ushers were John A. Tillottson.
Harry N. Holmes. Howard w. Jenckes
and Ray Huntsman. brother G the
groom. The groom was attended by his
brother. Edwin l.. Huntsman. as best
man.
The bride was attired I'm a beautiful
gown OF white crepe de chine, over white
silk. with trimmings OF Duchesse lace,
She wore a bridal veil OF white tulle,
caught with lilies OF the valley and car
ried shower boquet of bride roses. Her
only ornament was brooch Of diamonds
and pearls. the gift of the groom.
The maid OF honor wore a gown of
white silk mule. over pink silk. with
trimmings OF pink roses. She carried
shower bouquet OF pink roses.
Reeves orchestra, which was stationed
I'm the upper hall dscoursed delightful
music during the ceremony and at the
reception which followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Huntsmsn will spend the
summer at the seashore, and i'm the fall
will take up their residence in New York
city.
BEMIS-BERRY.
Last evening John II. Bemis and Miss
Grace Cliff Berry were quietly married al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
5he GOssip.
IN SESSION.
Executive Committee Of School
Of Design Hold Meeting.

Prof william Carey Poland occupied
the chair at the meeting Of the executive
committee OF the Rhode Island school
of Design yesterday afternoon.
The report OF Mr. Stephen o. Metcalf,
treasure showed the receipts TO bc sl2.-
O4O 90 while the expenditures were about
Sl2S55.40, making a dcncit of S3l453.
The secretary. Howard Hoppin, nexi
presented the report OF the board %
managers The total number OF studcnts
for the past year was fgS, divided as fol-
lows: City 6S state III, regular 260.
evening 8i0 day S. Saturday 1903, free
hand department 325, mechanical depart
ment 173.
The following officers were elected:
President. Prof. William Carey Poland:
vice president. Isaac {. Bates; secre-
tary, Howard Nj. Rice; treasurer. Ste
phen O. Metcalf. board OF trustees-for
one year Hon. Herbert W. Ladd. Isaac
c. Bates, Hon. Royal Taft, Mrs. Gus
tav Radeke; for two years, stephen q.
Metcaif Edward I. Nickerson, John II.
Freeman Miss Louisa ID. sharpe; for
three years, Howard NJ. Rice. Howard
Hoppin. Charles Fletcher. Theodore Fran
els Green Ex-officios His Excellency
Gov William Gregory, His Honor Mayor
ID l.. ~. Granger, Commissioner OF Pub
lie Schools Thomas B Stockwell, Super
1ntendent OF AItN ScnnplS IlpThtt >. TAR
bell. Frank Hill Rev. Charles j. White,
Prof w. c. Poland, Prof. Herman G.
Bumpus, William u. Foster executive
committee, Mrs. Gustav Radeke Hon.
Thomas b. Stockwell. Howard Hoppin,
Prof. w. G. Poland, Theodore Francis
Green: finance committee, Hon Royal {.
Taft stephen O. Metcalf, Charles Flet-
cher; museum committee, Hon. William
c. Baker. Isaac c. Bates. Prof. w 9. Po-
land. Edward II. Ely, Mrs. Gustav
Radeke.
The most important Step taken by the
board this year was the appointment OF
Prof Eleazer Bartlett Homer TO the di-
rectorship OF the school. Mr.. Homer
was born and bred I'm Massachusetts and
is now i'm his y1th year He graduated
from the High school at Belmont. Mass,
I'm 1881 from which he went 10 the Massa-
chusetts Institute OF Technology. and I'm
1856 he took his b. 5. degree in architec-
ture
Mr. Homer was draugntsman I'm the
office of Hartwell g. Richardson archi-
tects. of Boston. In 1887 he accepted
position as instructor of architecture in
the Massachusetts Institute OF Tech
nology; IN 1890 he became assistant pro-
fessor OF the same subject there, and
i'm 1895 ne was appointed associate pro-
fessor. lie will continue TO be connected
with the Massachusetts, Institute OF Tech
nology. holding the position of lecturer
In architectural history. his duties oc-
cupving two days OF each week
He has had considerable experience as
n teacher. In 1899 he made a 3-months
tour through England. Germany Italy,
France and Belgium for the purpose OF
studying the architecture OF those coun-
tries I'm 1896 he took 20 students. mem-
bers Of the summer school OF architec-
ture. on "A bicycle tour through the south
of England, Normandy and Tourane for
| the same purpose.
| For four years. from 1896 to 1901, nc has
| been I'm charge Of the summer school of
| architecture at the institute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
I'm Society.


There could not have been n more beau
tiful afternoon If made to order than yes
terday. when Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lansing Hodgman gave a most pictur-
esque garden party at their handsome
residence on the hill at East Greenwich.
Special cars left the Union station at
and o'clock comfortably flled with the
many guests who had chosen this way OF
going down rather than by the hot steam
cars or TO drive.
When arriving at East Greenwich the
guests were met by carriages to drive
them up the hill IL was a most attrac-
,.ve sight on entering the spacious
grounds TO see the many groups OF young
people sitting or standing about the
lawn with bright and fetching gowns.
ON the lawn i'm front of the house the
band from Fort Adams was playing de-
lightful music. so enticing one could
hardly keep from dancing.
In the drawing room Mrs. Hodgman re-
celvcd the two hundred or more present
and was gowned in an exquisite embrold-
cred white null gown. with blue pompa-
dour ribbon. I'm the dining room was
served most delicious spread. The table
attractive IN the extreme with lace COW
er over the highly polished mahogany
with COmpotes of rare fruit on either
corner, with handsome china and much
silver Rhine wine punch, lemonade and
iced tea were served on different parts
OF the piazza.
Some OF the many noticed were Mr.
! and Mrs. William Goddard, Mr.. and Mrs
II. Albert Pierce. Mrs. Hiram Kendall
! Mrs. Watson. Rev. and Mrs. Goodwin.
MIR and Mrs ". Frank Vaughan MFR
| and Mrs Harry Waldron. Mrs. Corne-
| Illus Barrows. Mr. and Mrs. A. Walter
| Harris. MIR. and Mrs Arthur v. Lisle.
| MIR. and Mrs. clinton r. Wseden. Mr.. and
\ Mrs. A. III. Swift. Mr.. and Mrs Rufus
\ Waterman, MIR uud Mrs. W. q. NtEnttu-
/ gale Miss Laura Earnes. Mr. Freeman.
| MIR and Mrs w y Comstock MIR and
Mrs Abram Barker, Mr.. and Mrs r. NJ.
| Dodd Mr. and Mrs Harry =. Cross Miss
Marion Hazard COL Henry y. Lippitt
| Mr. and Mrs. T. Bruce Merriman. Miss
BESSIE sackeit Miss Abby Adams. the
Misses Campbell Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
! Bridgham. Miss Molic Foster. MIR Louis
| r. Foster. Mayor n. T.. ~ Granger. OK.
| Mayor william Baker. Judge and Mrs
| Arthur Brown. Mrs Gustav Radeke. the
Misses Hammond. Miss Annie Pierce Mr.
Eugene Mason, jr.. Mr. Howard Ansor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

the residence OF the brides parents, 157
Atlantic avenue.
Rev. II. Tallmadge Root. pastor Of Elm
wood Temple performed the service. The
mafd or nOHOr WAS MISS Helen Pres-
cott, cousin OF the bride, and best man
was William r. Berry. The wedding
march was played by Miss Fannie Clir
Berry. aunt OF the bride. There were no
bridesmaids or ushers.
The house was prettily decorated with
cut flowers and potted plants, The couple
received many beautiful presents.
GLAss-JACoBs.
Last evening Gertrude Laura Jacobs.
teacher OF the public schools, was united
In marriage 60 Jonn Glass. of New York.
at the Trocadero. There was large
number OF guests and friends OF the
couple came from New York, Newark,
Boston and Chicago to be present at the
ceremony. The hall and parlOrs We're
beautifully decorated with potted plants
and flowers. The couple were married
under a bower OF spreading palms. The
brides dress was Canton crepe trimmed
with Chantilly lace. She wore orange
blossoms and veil of Brussels net and
carried boquet OF lilies OF the valley.
The bridesmaids were Miss Laura Shu-
man OF Boston, and Miss Gertrude Shu-
man of Providence, tho maid OF honor
was Miss Julia Jacobs. sister Of the
bride Miss Hortense Jacobs Of New
York and Miss Charlotte Robinson Of
Pawtucket were sister maids. The ushers
were Benjamin Jacobs OF this city; Ralph
Potter OF Pawtucket. Alexander Levin of
New York. and Harry Shuman of this
city The best man was Montague Glass
of New York. The brides uncle, a. Shu-
man of Boston, gave her away. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Bennett
Grad.
reception followed the ceremony
and the wedding supper was served by
Tillinghast. After brief tour Mr.. and
RS. Glass will reside in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
MORE TESTIMONY
Taken in the Public Buildings
Investigation Last Night.

The taking OF testimony concerning the
inquiry into the methods employed by
the public buildings department during
the administration OF Superintendent AL
bert r. Mansfield which began I'm January,
1897. was continued last evening. The
committee on accounts considered the
bills that amounted to $500 TO be excess
sive.
hut little testimony was submitted. AS
soon as the defence closed its evidence.
the committee retired. George +. Lewis
was called upon to deny the statements
made by Contractor Stubbs.
The following members OF the commit
toe were present: Chairman Trask.
Councilmen Massie, Root, Hall, Parks and
Alderman Reynolds. Assistant City So
lictitor Baker was present and examined
the witnesses for the committee.
Inhn +. Daniels. a mason was the first
Witness lie testified that Contractor
condrv sent him Co plaster over the chin
nev al the Danielsou avenue school. Both
sides Of the chimney were plastercd; f5om
tho SECOND floor to the loft floor. a dis
trrrr-r- of about ~ feet aud thu ends were
also plastered from the second floor TO
the roof. -.
The witness also worked upon the Nj
apara street school house taking down
and repairing a wall around the coal bin.
Re also assisted I'm putting cop on the
wall.
THO cross.examination Of the witness
was not very important. II referred 10
the size of the chimney. cost OF plaster
inc per yard. ect
After retiring for q short time the COM
noittee returned only 20 adjourn for an
Indefinite length Of time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
TAXING OF FRANCHISES.

In this city, other growing communities the tax question
has been frequently seriously discussed but yet no system by
which be increased point where it will equal
the maintaining municipal departments and the
expense making absolutely improvements has been
presented Many schemes suggested tentative
positions made but nothing practical valuable has resulted
The fundamental theory is that should
be equally known of all there is no such
distribution simply large volume of personal property
that levied taxation altogether through the
cretvene and his willingness swear of con-
siderable part actual possessions when hailed before the
assessors This sort of dishonesty connuc doubt until
radical changes made in the laws and are
clothed with authority ownership Of
and assess it lust as they do the little struggling
mechanic
There is another method by which the of the city
egatey increased though require legislation to
make operative by the of franchises enjoyed by
corporations public has been held by the courts OF
New Jersey quite recently that the right to maintain
public right in the nature Of real estate
exclusive and also possession that cannot be
separated the ground which it easement and eonse
queny equally subject taxation other
occupancy of real estate
companies insist when Municipalities attempt
regulate their operation for the public benefit that their
give property right in the streets that must not be
disturbed they with however they
face franchises confer only
subject taxation nasmnch Providence sadly in
would amss for the
taxing franchises True the Union Company
pays into the city certain of its
earnings compared with what would
be franchises assessed the pro-
portionate value the homes of people
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Treasury statistics Of the foreign trade
OF the United States for the month OF
May have not yet been completed. bui
those available show that there will be
no falling or IN the volume OF exports.
The value OF products shipped abroad
last month was nearly ssoooocoo. bringing
the values Of our exports for the current
eleven months Of the fiscal year up TO
the vast cum Of ssieNsIes