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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
TRYING TO EXPLAIN
THAT ASSESSMENT I
Yates Machine Wants Illinois Re.
publicans to Think There Is
Nothing to 1t.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. Ill. Aug. 3i.-The leaders Of
the Yates-Lorimer faction Of Illinois Re
publicans are making n desperate EFFORT TO
convince the rank and file Of the party that
the FIVE per cent assessment scandal IS
worthy only a passing thought There Is
handsome Perry Ellis. editor Of the Quincy
whig. and the dignified John A Cousiey'
editor OF the Alton Telegraph. who rather
lameIy defended the practices Of the Yates
machine. They don't like the way the Re
public handles the question. Mr.. Ellis Is
the japanese fan-tail In the Yates aQuari-
um, and Is thoroughly loyal to his party
leader Mr. Codsley occupies a more inde-
pendent attitude in his party. in fact. at
present he Is out of commission as a trailer
after leaders.
thought in the Republican party wiifully
overlook the point TO the five percent as
sessment. They beg the question and DO
not meet IL fairly. Senator Cuiiom, SPEAK
er Sherman. Walter Reeves and host OF
other Republicans do not dodge the issue.
They state It with candor and then de-
nounce the practice The Republic has not
gone farther than they In its criticisms
The allegation of Republican leaders Is
that Governor Yates and members OF MS
kitchen cabinet. ever since the Yates ad-
ministration commenced. have levied an
arbitrary assessment OF HNe pci sess ~
every State employe under control Of the
Governor: that the product of this brutal
manner of collecting money has not found
its way into the treasury of the Republican
State COMMITTEE but forms a distinct fac
tional or personal fund, DESIGNATED as The
Dick Yates Fund: that ostensaniy Is
TO swell the power of the Yates faction by
corrupting Republican primaries and con-
ventions-
DENOUNCED AS INFAMOUS.
and
Cullom and Speaker Sherman and other able
Republicans denounce as Infamous Edi-
can defenders and apologists ought to state
the question fairly. For example, nere !.
what Mr. Cousley says In a recent issue OF
his paper referring 10 statements In The
Republic n which were quotations from
Senator's Mason. Culion. Graeme stewart
and others:
.AlI their force Is expended In dencuncing
the dreadful Republicans of Illinois. VINO ar.
only doing whs. II done everywhere, ana
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

OF the passengers accompanied by Sum-
mers. he ran to the boat Iashed TO the side
Of the ferryboat and in an instant IL was
lowered to the river and the two men seized
the oars and drove the boat swiftly through
the water
Mrs. Hubert instinctfvely uttered a cry
for help and guided by the directions OF the
passengers who pointed TO the place where
she had last been seen. Monehan and Sum-
mers soon had their boat beside the drown
ing woman. as she was sinking the third
time.
Monehan leaned over the bow OF the boat
and placing his hands under the shoulders
OF the drowning woman. lifted her into the
boat. She struggled feebly and begged TO be
allowed to drown. but her struggles in the
water had exhausted all her strength and
by the time the boat reached the steamers
side she was nearly pacifed.
Policeman Dockery of the Fourth Distric.
was on the deck of the Virgins when the
skiff reached its side. A few minutes later
an ambulance drew up on the bank and
Mrs. Hubert was taken to the City Hospital
and placed in the observation ward.
According TO her statement. constant
quarrels with her husband and daughter
were responsible for her act. She became
despondent and decided to end all her
troubles. She stated that her husband.
John Hubert. a painter. refused to work
and she was obliged TO support him. Sat,
urday night few Of his friends were a,
the house and in the course of the evening
she says she was I'll treated by Hubert
Her husband stated that his wife has been
acting strangely for some time. ever since
an accident about a year ago. when she was
struck on the head by falling timber. Hs
wishes her held at the City Hospital until
her sanity Is Investigated.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Ardee Wilson, the negro who was sup
posed TO have been killed by the lynchins
party at Sparta. Ill, Saturday night, es-
capped, though desperately wounded. Sun
day posse chased him through the corn
fields and finally captured him. He prob
ably Will die OF his wounds.
The commanding officers Of the ships
which are 10 participate in the war game
between the army and the navy were in
dignant because Admiral Higginson delayed
the start to tender reception 10 the Duch-
ess of Marlborough and a party of Newport
fashionables.
Doctor orville C. Miller. a young physi-
clan of Rockbridge. ILL.,, shot and killed his
wife while she was playing the piano for
the entertainment Of her three children He
then took tincture Of opium. from which he
died soon after he was arrested
Jay Cook, one of the greatest financiers
of modern times, declares the country is
just entering upon era Of the greatest
prosperity the world has ever known He
says the constant outcry against capital is
wicked.
The Society of Spanish War Veterans has
discovered that some one is selling for s.
each the badges of the organization. which
cannot be obtained save by members, who
must present honorable discharges from the
army navy or marine corps.
AS an instance of the remarkable growth
in the manufactures OF the United States, IL
is pointed out that the manufactures of
structural steel have increased SIS per cent
In the last twenty years.
construction-gang foreman at Redwood.
Miss, orders four negroes to strip and
hold Kansas painter while he lashes him
with a leather strap. The painter was so
badly injured that 1t was necessary TO send
him to hospital. The foreman and the
negroes were arrested by an indignant
posse.
A cigarette stub which was carelessIy
thrown away causes fierce prairie fire
near Marlowe. l. T, near the boundary
line with Oklahoma
The cattle butchers in the packing-houses
cago threaten to walk ont on a strike
their terms.
An Oklahoma millionaire scho heard It re-
ported Prince Henry said the prettiest girls
IN America were to he found in Milwaukee
went there for bride, and after a few
hours located her in dry-goods store. That
was late Thursday afternoon. On Sunday
they were married.
Marconi, the inventor OF the wireless
telegraphy, recently visited the Car of
Russia in his home and had q lengthy in
terview with him. Marconi reports that the
Emperor Nicolas IS quite democratic.
Two trainmen were killed in wreck
near Fsirchild. Wis.
Preadent Roosevelt spent Sunday quietly
at the home of Doctor W. Seward Webb
and to-day will resume his journey.
The Second Regiment has closed its en-
/, campment at Butler. Mo-. after a very sue
ceseful outing.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
CAMPAIGN ENDED WITH SCENE.
Arkansas Hoodlums Would Not
Let Governor Davis Speak.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLlC SPECIAL
Little Rock. Ark, Aug. s1.-The campaign
ended here last night in a scene at IVES.
End Park. where the speaking was held in
the open air. Meyers. the Republican cand,
Gate for Governor, was the first speaker
and was given close attention by the crowd
Of 800.
Governor Davis was then introduced bv
Chairman Carroll Armstrong of the Demo-
cratic state Central Committee. He spoke
about half an hour. when certain element
IN the crowd began to jeer him. and made
so much noise he could not continue The
noise was from the Republican element.
Suddenly Governor Davis stopped. and,
pointing to man by a post. who was espe-
cially abusive, said TO another man near
him:
Throw that man over the banister End
I Will pay your fine
Finally he had to stop speaking on &C.
count Of the boisterous scene. Mr. Greaves
the insurgent Republican candidate did not
speak. The election will be held to-day
The regular Republicans have out a full
State ticket and the insurgents a candidate
for Governor,
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Archbishop Kain is in poor health and
may appoint an assistant.
Parishioners of St. Roses Catholic Church
present the Reverend Father Schmidt with
$50.
Labor Day parade planned for the East
Side.
Cleaning the streets in North st. Louis.
Eugene Sharkey was killed by wagon
on the East approach 20 Eads Bridge.
Indications are that the Labor Day dem
onstration will be one of the greatest n
many years.
William Jennings Bryan will open the
State Democratic campaign at Joplin
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Horton will ceie-
brate their golden wedding anniversary to-
night at their home, No. 5So1 Horton place.
Contractors have begaun the construction
OF the new toll bridge across the Missouri
River at ST. Charles.
Activity is looked for on the Stock Ex-
change because of listing OF additional
stocks.
To-day's developments in Republican Or
sanization will determine whether the So
called reform element can conduct fair
primary.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
DEATH OF FATHER K00PMANss
Body Will Be Buried in FlorissanS
Tomorrow Morning.

The Reverend Father Peter C. Koopmansv
who has been for eight years chaplain q
tho st. Louis University. died yesterday
morning about Sis after q sickness Of eIeh1
weeks. f
He was born in Holland In 1Sso and afeer
coming to America was for several years q
missionary In the West, but his health
failed and he settled to work not attended
with such hardships as the missionary
service entailed.
The funeral win take place to-morruW
morning at O'Clock and the burial VIII b
IN Fiorfs3ant-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
ADDITIONAL PRIMARY RETURNS.
Interesting Contest in Twenty-Sec-
ond Senatorial District.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
West Plains, No. Aug. 51--Senator James
Orchard has carried his home county Of
Howell by at least 100 majority West
Plains gave him 4ii. Norman Is and Sum
mers ) Ten out OF seventeen precincts In
Howell County gave Orchard IA. Norman
103 and Summers "a.
In. Oregon County three out of fifteen
precincts gave Orchard 34s. Summers . and
Norman IS Returns from Shannon. Texas
and Wright counties are coming in slowly.
Summers will carry Wright. and the vote
in Texas will be evenly divided between the
three candidates. Shannon County. the
home of Doctor Norman. will be close.
Orchard claims his denomination by 100
plurality.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
CIGARETTE STUB STARTS
TERRITORY PRAIRIE FIRE.
Its Path at NARROW, Near
boundary Line.

Guthrie. Ok, Aug. 31.-A prairie fire in
the vicinity of NARROW. /. T. near the
Oklahoma boundary, ragged twelve hours,
destroying everything in its path
Farmers and stockmen, more than a hun
dred strong, fought the flames, which, when
night came, were finally stopped by coun-
ter fires.
One hundred and fifty tons of hay and
several fields Of growing corn were con-
surned- strong wind gave the fire great
headway.
It originated from cigarette stub.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
Heart Disease Carries OFF Manual
Training School Pupil.

Edward SeIlner Beckmann, the only son
Of Edward Beckmann, the broker. of No.
eon Horton place. died yesterday afternoon
from heart disease after short illness
Hs was Is: years old and pupil at the
Manuel Training School Of Washington Uni
yerSity and very popular with his class
mates. - = -
Ths funeral win take place from the fam
M fssidence Tuesday afternoon at 2:31
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
IyDoRsED ADMINISTRATION.
Usage County Democrats Hold Con
ventfon at Linn.

ventfon af Linn.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Linn. Mo-. Aug 3L-The Democrats OF
Usage County yesterday nominated the fol-
lowing ticket:
Representative. Doctor S. A. Bowles of
Westphalia: Probate Judge. T. u. Cooper;
Presiding Judge. Judge James Robinson;
Collector. George Grove: County Clerk.
James Suellentrop; Circuit Clerk, John TILL
man; Prosecuting Attorney. W. A. David
son: Sheriff, W. n. Clifton: Treasurer. Jo-
seph Samson: District Judges. George W.
Mahon and James F1ndlay: Coroner. Doctor
H Cove F. Meyer was nominated for Jus
tice OF the Peace of Crawford Township and
Steve Lammert for Constable.
The convention unanimously passed reso-
iutions indorsing the Kansas City national
platform the administration of Governor
Dockery and his associate State officers and
the candidacy Of W. J. Stone for United
States Senator.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
ORCHARD IN THE LEAD.
UnomciaI Returns Place, Him Ahead
In shannon County.

REPUBLIc SPECIAL.
Winona. Mo-. Aug. 3i--At the Shannon
County Democratic primary election. held
yesterday. W. II. Wallace received 81 and
". J. Stone. si2 votes for United States Sen
ator.
James Orchard received sal. G. r. Nor
man $40, A. J. Summers l35. for State
Senator.
County ticket as follows: Representative.
]. W. Mcclellan: Sheriff. J. D. Bay; Col
lector. ". ". Chiffon; Circuit Clerk, G. 9.
Clerk. c. s. Norton: Treasurer Clay Jen-
kins: Probate Judge. W. J. Chiffon: Prose
cutting attorney. ;. A. Cunningham; Pre-
Judge, Southern District. II. c. Adair.
Judge. Northern District. J. Sweeney.
Part of the returns are unofficial. but are
Thought TO be correct.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
CALLAwAY COUNTY PRIMARIES.
Democrats Nominate Local Ticket
Stone Endorsed.

Stone Endorsed.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Fulton. Mo-, Aug. 3l--The Democratic
county primary in Galloway yesterday re-
suited In the nomination OF the following
ticket:
Representative. Frank T. Baker: Collect
or. Stephen f. McVeigh: Recorder. Jane.
A Dickinson: County Clerk. Sterling p.
Gilpin: Circuit Clerk, A II. Jameson: Prose-
cutting Attorney. ID. II. Harris; Sheriff. J.
E. Moore: Probate Judge, S. p. Beaven:
Presiding Judge County Court, W. r. Ter
ry; Judge Eastern District, s. T Moore;
Judge Western District, E VI. Morris;
Treasurer. ]. b. Sharp; Coroner. e. T. YAM
cey.
Candidates for United States Senator were
voted on and William J. Stone will receive
q majority over Wallace OF about 500 votes
Wallace's vote will be about so.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
EuPEPsn CHEMICAL co. .32a CLARK ls.. St. Las

Representative. R H. Brown: County
Clerk. George A Dunn: Recorder. J. d
Boswell: Treasurer. L. r. Twyman: Prose.
Clerk. c. C. Bundy; Sheriff. T. R Hughes;
Probate. L N. Crouch: Coroner. l. A Run
nebarger: Public Administrator. E Barretta
Presiding Judge. c. s. Hockaday.
Former Governor Stone was indorsed TO
the United States Senate.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
William Jennings Bryan Will Be
Orator at Inaugural Meet
ing in Joplin.
TO SPEAK IN OTHER CITIES.
State and National Issues Subjects
on Which Speakers Will
Enlighten the
Public.

Immediately following the formal opening
OF the State Democratic campaign at Jop-
lin. Tuesday. September g. the orators will
begin TO circulate over the State and talk
10 the people from the platform.
1t has been arranged that Mr.. Bryan. who
will be one of the speakers at Joplin. shall
pass through the West Central portion Of
Missouri. speaking at Clinton in the after
noon of Wednesday. September 10. and in
the evening at Sedalia.
Senator Cockrell. who has planned
thorough and complete series of speeches.
Will begin his canvass al jefferson City on
Monday. September Is. The Senator is In
excellent health ard looks forward with
pleasure TO the meeting with old friends in
a majority Of the counties. His speeches
Will cover the national issues. but he will
not overlook the questions involved in the
State campaign.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
pulaski CONVENTION.
Republicans Nominate County Ticket
mt Dixon.

tskfGbl<lC SfEClAIA
Dixon. Mo-. Aug. I--The. Republicans OF
Pulaski County met in convention here yes
terday and nominated the following ticket:
Representative, A p Murphy: Prosecut>
ing Attorney. G. II. Reid: Collector, T. r.
Thornsberry: Sheriff. J. z. Stewart; Soun-
ty Clerk. T. H Turpin; Circuit Clerk G.. W.
Faust; Probate Judge, s. j. Mans; Treas
urer. L. n. HUFF: Judge of East District,
]. y. Jones; Judge of West District r. l..
Barlow.
3. F. Russell. candidate for Congress .ad-
dressed the convention
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
Heavy Rains in Missouri.
REFURLC SPECTAl


Lamar. No. Aug 51.-The heaviest rain
that has fallen In Barton County for TWEEN
ty-six years occurred last night The rain
began shortly after midnight and poured
Until daylight The stores on the west side
Of the square were flooded. nearly five inches
of water falling. All creeks and streams
are ove.howed. though the heavy crops are
well preserved.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
SUMMERS CARRIES WRIGHT.
County Ticket Nominated 1T Primary
Election.

REPJ-RLIc SPECIAL
Hartvirle. Mo-. Aug. 31--Results of Demo
cratic primary Of Wright County show the
nomination Of the following ticket: Repre-
sentative Joel Short: Prosecuting Attorney.
J. w jackson: County Clerk. William Cor
man: Circuit Clerk Wright Prophet; Treas
urer. Charles Kinchloe: Sheriff. Walter
Greer: Presiding Judge. Peter Young; As
sociate Judges. Phelphs Helsley and Ames
Caudle: Probate Judge. Alex Barnett: Re
corier Henry ]. Smith; Coroner, Doctor
Hamilton: Collector. Sam Shields
State Senator. A j. Summer of Hartvilie
will probably have 500 majority over Ox-
chard IN Wright County. Stone will have
I Oso over Wallace.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
Fire at Mar.haII. III.
REPuBLrc SPECIAL =

Nashville, H., Aug s1-The P. e, Hos
mer building on West Main street, was de-
stroyed by fire az s o'clock this morning
city. The loss ID N.oo0, with no insurance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
TO MAKE AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.
Democrats of johnson County VIII
Make Active Canvass.

Make Active Canvass.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
warrensburg. No.. Aug. 3l.-The Demo-
cratic Central Committee of johnson Coun-
ty met here yesterday afternoon and ar
ranged to make an aggressive campaign
this fall. The entire committee was repre-
sented-
Harmony Is reported throughout the coun-
ty. 1t is thought an unusually large vote
viii be polled this fall Senator Cockreli.
former Governor Stone and Congressman n
De Almond viii make speeches In the
county.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
T0-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

The failure of the Cuban loan seems to
justify the contention of the natives that
they are handicapped by the Platt amend
ment. As a remedy for the islands I'll. Sen
ator Elkins urges annexation
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

Cars Collide At Seventh and olive.
In a street car collision at Seventh and
Olive streets late last night the fender o
by Olive street car No. 1000, In charge
Motorman John Doering and Conductor :.
taine car was deratled-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
General Fan in oki.hom..

REPCBIslC SPElIAI+
e Reno, OK Aug. a--This section was
visited by one of the largest general rains
of this year nearly three inches of water
falling, and IL 10 still raining
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

Governor Dockery will give whatever
time he can spare from his executive duties
20 the work of making speeches. As at
Holt and other towns, where he has already
spoken ne will meet the State issues which
nave been raised by the Republican organs
and leaders His first speech before Joplin
VIII be at Salisbury. to-morroM.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
INDoRsE GOVERNOR STONE.
Saline County Democrats Hold Pri-
mary Election.

REPU3L1C SPECIAL
Marshall. Mo-. Aug. 3o.-The Saline Coun-
ty Democratic primary election was held
yesterday. Stone was indorsed for United
States Senator. Nominations for county Of
ncers. so far as known. are:
County Judges, John T. Etoffer and Rich.
ard W. Hickman: Sheriff, Robert T. Hamm:
County Clerk, R. E. l. Smith; treasurer,
John w. W. Winning: Coroner. Doctor w.
c. ORear.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

The Democratic nominees for Congress
Will occupy most OF their speech-making
time in their own districts but some Of
them have arranged few occasional in
terchanges and entirely remote from their
own districts This is particularly true OF
CongreSsmen Clark and Cowherd who are
in special demand as orators
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
FOREIGN.

The King Of Italy took an effusive fare
wen of the Emperor of Germany yesterday
and departed for home.
Cholera is increasing at Manila.
Governor Taft says that the United States
will retain the Philil pines permanently.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
SPORTING;

Labor Day Stakes will be run at Delmar
to-day.
1t Is believed that John A. Drake won no
less than $4,000 on the victory of his colt
Sayable in the Futurity Saturday. John W.
Gates's son, Charles, saw the race in a
dream the night before and related it to
Mayor Wells and Governor Francis Of ST.
Louis before the great event was run. They
were amazed when the horses finished just
as young Mt. Gates said they finished in his
dream.
young Corbett and his manager. John
ny Corbett. have parted company. The lit
tie champion was disguised at the way
things were going and decided to manage
his own affairs. He is still in training at
Louisville.
The Western Rowing Club crew had q
walkover for the Faust Cup yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
Marine Intelligence,

Lizard, Aug. 31.-Passed: Steamers Bar
barossa, New York, for Bremen; Kroon-
land. New York for Antwerp.
Queenstown, Aug. 31.-Arrived; Steamer
Cymic, New York for Liverpool land pro-
ceedetD. Sailed: Steamer Campania Qrom
IaverpooD. New York.
Lizard, Aug. 3L-Passed: Minnetonka,
New York for London.
Gibraltar, Aug. 31--Passed: lombard.
Genoa and Naples for New York.
Dungeness, Aug. 31.-Passed: Grosser
Kurfest, Bremen for Cherbourg and New
York.
Liverpool Aug N.-Arrived: Umbria, New
York, via Queenstown.
Naples. Aug. 31.-Arrived: Cambroman,
Boston, via st. Michaels for Genoa.
Moville. Aug. 31--Arrived: Columbia, New
York for Glasgow. Tunisian. Montreal and
Quebec for Liverpool and Botha proceeded
London. Aug. 21.-Sailed: Minneapolis,
New York.
Hamburg. Aug. g.-Arrived: Neko, San
Francisco. via Valparaiso. Montevideo and
Hayre.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01
CAss COUNTY PRIMARY.
Democrats Select Local Ticket-stone
Endorsed.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Harr.sonviile. NO. Aug I--The follow
ing is the ticket nominated at the Demo
cratic primary held in Cass County yester-
day:
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

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Heart Burn. and have tried everything,
but oil failed until 1 tried EUPEPSIA
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woman, and thank you for this great
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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

Champ Clark Will speak In Edna. Clark
County. on Tuesday. September is, going
from there to Oakwood. Center New Lon
don and other towns in the Northeastern
section His canvass opens next wednes-
day at Pneyille.
Congressman Cowherd will open his part
OF the campaign at Rolla on Monday
September .. From there he will 20 ~
Pulaski. speaking at Waynesville and Rich
land and thence on through the southeast.
Congressman Lloyd will open the canvass
at Callatin, Governor Dockery's home town
on Monday, September S. and will make
several speeches through the northwest
The full list OF speakers and assignments
VIII be ready for publication early this
week.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

w: h Locker OF Waynesville. member of
the Legislature. paid his respects TO Chair
man Rothwell and Secretary Mitchum Sat-
urday- He reports the Democrats of Pu-
lask rapidly organizing and thoroughly
harmonious. They will hold a big meet
ing this week and listen to a speech by
Robert Lamar OF Houston. the nominee for
Congress In Bland's old district
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

Vice Chairman Halves and Committeeman
McCaffer and Flynn have returned to
headquarters after a vacation of ten days
spent among the woods and lakes OF Wis
consfn. They were accompanied by Messrs.
Blong and Staley
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-09-01

Congressman Benton. who visited State
headquarters for several days last week.
says he will enter upon a canvass of his
district next week. The party's affairs in
the Fifteenth are In better shape than ever
before.