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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Grand Ball, Dec. 81,

Nekoosa, Dec 29-Members of the
Modern Woodmen of America, of
Nekoosa, have issued bills announcing
a dance New Years evening, Deem
Der 81, in Brooks hall. Herrick and
Parker's orchestra will furnish the
music. Reception committee: Messrs.
c. q. Hanover, Neil Crowns, J.. f.
Brazeau, H. Guldenzopf, Fl. E. Fitch
and 4. M. Burrows; floor managers,
Frank Junn, Joseph Gamma and
Samuel Rogers: caller, E. G. Kellogg.
This order extends everyone a cordial
invitation with the promise of a good
time. Refreshments will be served at
the hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

Plainfeld, Dec 29.-Mrs. S. J Picker
ing is lying very seriously i'll at her
home near town.
Thomas Baker has been on the sick
list several days.
Herman Dubke visited old friends
in the town of Belmont last week.
George w. Goult arrived home from
a business trip to Stevens Point
Saturday.
Bert and Alfred Rozell left Monday
for Knowlton where they Will be
m Ioyed in Spr niger camp.
j w Bovee's little son, Lloyd, was
u nder the care of DR.. Borden last
week but is now improving
Jerome Brewster came down from
Stevens Point last week and is visit
ing his brother, l.. NJ. Brewster.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Sparks have been
spending the past week visiting re-
latives near Nevns. Clark county.
John =, Lowe has moved from one
of |. Z. Coon's houses to H. Merriman's
dwelling in .he south part of town.
Mis-. n. p Rozrll and son, Abner,
arrived home Friday from two
| weeks visit with relatives near
Marshfeld.
Alma Winslow was given surprise
party last Saturday, it being her tent h
birthday the day before. A large
number Of her little friends were
present and enjoyed the occasion very
much.
w. a. Rozell has had a fine mnnu-
| ment erected on his lot in the Plain
field cemetery. The stone is of
WauSau granite and Boyce 81 Spafford.
OF Grand Rapids. were the agents
The monument weighs 5000 pounds
and is very handsome. Of fine work
manship and is d credit to the town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
DID NOT MURDER
WALTER SCOTT
w. L. Stebbins Claimed He
Stabbed Scott Acct
dentally.
HAD QUARRELED OVER
WIRE MILL PLANS
Walter Scott Was Born and
Raised in the City of Grand
Rapids.

w. l.. Stebbius Was acquitted Of
numbering Walter A. Scott Thursday
in Judge KerSten's court at Chicago.
Walter Scott was born aud raised in
this city aud was formerly the pre-
sideut and owner Of the Marsh field &
Soui beast ern raj lway.
Three ballots were taken by the
jurors and at no time was Stebbins in
serious danger of being convicted.
The first ballot stood s to for acQuit-
tai and he second 1910 for acquitlal
Mrs. Scott, the widow, had followed
the developments carefully and aided
the prosecul ion in every way possible.
She was present at the first trial,
when the jurors disagreed, and had
been in the courtroom throughout the
trial hat has just closed.
Stebbins is civil engineer and
Scott was president of the Illinois
Wire company. Both men had offices
in the Monaduock block. The killing
was committed August 8, 1902. The
defeuse was that Scott was accident
ally killed.
Testimony was offered by Mr.. Olson
tending TO show that Scott had been
stabbed four times instead of twice, az
con,ended by he defenAe. Ones oupd
was III the chest, one in the abdomen
and two IN he right arm. This fact,
Mr.. Olsen argued, went to show that
Scott had been the victim of d de.
lberate murder instead of Academia
death.
The trouble leading up to the stab.
bling OF Sc,d was caused by some plans
which had been drawn up by Steb
bins and which did not meet tn,
approval of Scott. The lie was paSSeC
and a struggle followed, during which
Scott was stabbed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Eben E Rexford, Literary Contributor to the
Ladies Home Journal, Recommends Kodol.

From Shloctun, Wis, writes: Some
years familiarity with Kodol DySpep-
sid Cure has strengthened my faith IN
its value and effectiveness Before |
began its use | had chronic indigeS-
ilon, like many persons of Sedentary
habits, and dreaded social functions of
which eating was a feature, but the
use of wo butt les So strengthened my
digestive system hat | felt like a new
man; it disposed of all dyspeplic
troubles effect uaily | have since
taken pleasure in recommending its
use TO others. invaria bly, proving
beneficial. | consider it an Invaluable
medicine. S. Id 10y Wood County
Drug co. and johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Notice Of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
WOOD COUNTY 90
In the matter of the estate of Loren Wright
Lee. deceased.
Onthis 0nd day of December, A. D. 1903, upon
reading and filing the petition of Jennie E, Lee
widow Of said deceased stating that Loren
Wright Lee of the county of Wood. died intestate
OH or about the 2nd day of November. 1893, and
praying that she, the said Jennie E. Lee be
appointed administrative of the estate of said
deceased.
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate office, in
the city of Grand Rapids, on the 18th day
of January, A. D.. 1904, at 10 O'clock a.. m.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED. That notice of
the time and place appointed fer hearing said
application be given to all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successively, in the Wood County
Reporter, newspaper printed in said county,
previous to the time appointed for said
hearing.
By the court, w. J. CONWAY,
J. A. GAYNoR, County Judge.
Attorney for Petitioner. 22decSw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Claims Of Creditors.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of George Asyhford
deceased,
Letters of administration on the estate of
the said George Ayshford, deceased, having been
granted ami issued 10 Edward G. Ketchun on
the 22nd day of December, 1908, it is now at this
special term OF this court,
ORD RED, that all creditors of said George
AyshforG deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this court On or
before the 18th day of June 1904, which time Is
hereby allowed and limited tor that purpose
ORDERED FukTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at the regular term thereof to be
held at the probate Office In the city of Grand
Rapids In said county, on the first Tuesday,
being the 9th day of September 1854.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands will be received, examined and
adjusted aforesaid. and OF the time limited for
creditors to present their Claims be given by
publishing copy of this order and notice for
four successive weeks in the Wood County
Reporter, semI-weekly newspaper published
at the city of Grand Ra pids in said county, the
first publication to be within ten days from the
date of the order.
Dated december %. 1903.
By the Court, W.. CONWAY,
II dec6w County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, l.
In CIRCUIT COURT FOR Wood COUNTY.
Daniel Beach, plaintiff. VS. Peter Codere and
Della Codere, his wife, defendants
NOTICE Is HERs BY GIVEN. That by virtue of a
Judgment OF foreclosure and sale rendered and
entered In the above entitled action, in the cir
cult court of said Wood county, OH the 3rd day
Of April, A. D. 1895. in favor of the above
named plaintiff and against the above named
defendants therein [more than one year having
elapsed since such entry and neither the whole
nor any part of such judgment having been
paid] l. the undersigned sheriff OF Wood county.
assuch sheriff, will, on the goth day of February,
A. ID. 1904. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. at the
front door of the court house in the city OF
Grand Rapids. Wood county, Wisconsin. offer
for sale and sell public auction to the highest
bidder. for cash all the following lands situated
In the Town o. Rudolph. County of Wood aud
State of Wisconsin, aud particularly described
in SAID Judgment as follows. towit: The north
west quarter, n of the northeast quarter Il, OF
section number ten, 10, in township number
twenty-three, q, north OF range number Six,
6, east.
Dated at the sheriffs Office in the city of
Grand Rapids, this 29th day of December, 4. d.
1908. JOHN j. kBBE.
2edec-6w Sheriff of Wood County, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
NekooSa and Vicinity
Minor Nekoosa Events.

Nekoosa, Dec. 29-MesSrs. Edward
and Emmett Gotchey, of Park Falls,
are visiting friends in Nekoosa during
their holiday vacation.
Miss Clara Cook is quite seriously
i'll with brain fever.
F. w. Kern, of Grand Rapids, was
in Nekoosa Tuesday on business.
MI. and Mrs. VIM. Hodges three
yeaI-old son is very i'll this week with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Gotchy, of Escanaba, Mich, is
visiting in the village, the guest OF
Mrs. j. Lapine.
MessrS. Ernest Stevens and Chris.
Hansen spent Christmas with rela-
tlveS and friends in Plainfield.
Miss Gertrude Treat, of Tomah,
was in the village Tuesday the guest
Ut her sister, Mrs. Jos. Thomas.
| Miss Ida Cool, Of Brokaw, is spend
ing her holiday vacation in NekOOsa.
the guest Of Mrs. H. A. Morgan.
A. E. Lapham and daughter, Nora.
have seen visiting friends and rela-
lives in Westtield the past week.
| Elah Lapham, who is home from
Chicago on his holiday vacation, is
contiued to the house with an attack
OF the grippe.
A. III. Kleberg, the hardware mer-
chaut, has been confined to the house
considerable Of time the past week
with a severe cold.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G.. P. Thompson par
took of d Christmas dinner with Mrs.
Thompson parents, Mr.. and Mrs, n.
! l.. Wakely, in the town of Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done. vet it
may be Of some help TO consider the
matter. If the cause is something
yer which you have no control it is
OBVIOUS that worrying will not help
! he matter in the least. On the other
nand, if within your control you have
only to act When you have cold
and fear an attack of pneumonia. buy
bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and use it judiciousIy and all
cause for worry as to the outcome will
quickly disappear. There is no danger
o pneumonia when it is used. Fer
sale by J. E. DAILY and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm. OF Fergus
Fails. Mimi, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had surgeon get it
back in place as soon as possible, but
1t was quite sore and panied her very
much. Her son mentioned that he
had seen Chamberlain's Pain Balm
advertised for sprainS and soreness.
and she asked him to buy her bottle
OF 1t. which he did. 1t quickly re-
lieved her and enabled her to sleep
which She had not done for several
days. The son was so much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that
he has since recommended it to many
Others For sale by J. f. DAILY and
Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Christmas at Church.

NekOOSa, Dec 29-Members of the
Congregational church and Sabbath
school were delightfully."- entertained
in the church parlors on Christmas
eve with tree and appropriate liter
airy and musical exercises The au-
dience room was crowded and all
present were remembered by Santa
Claus with some small token. The
pastor, Rev. G. A. Pinkey, and wife
were the recipients of two handsome
easy chairs, the gifts of the business
men of NekOOSa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it Kills the
microbc which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and
at the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation and heals
and sootheS the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases Of Coughs, Colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old. Sold by
Wood County Drug Co. and Johnson
& Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. C.
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago discovered
some years ago how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific
for Piles For blind, bleeding, itching
and protrudipg Piles. eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
mas given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for De WILTSHIRE
genuine. Sold by Wood County Drug
Co. and johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Notice OF Application.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WIsCONsIN

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, l..
WOOD COUNTY,
In the matter of the last will end testament of
John McCann, deceased
WHEREAS. An instrument, in writing, purport.
Ing to be the last will and testament of John
Mccain, deceased. late of Grand Rapids, Wood
county. iscOnsin, has been filed in this office;
AND WHEREAS. Application has been made by
Esther A. Mccain named as executrix therein
praying that the same be proven and admitted
TO probate, according to the laws of this state,
and that letters testxmentary be granted there
on according to law;
1T Is ORDERED. That said application be heard
before me- at the probate Office In the CITY of
Grand Rapids in said county, on the second
End, day OF February A, D.. 1904 at 10 o'clock.
g. m.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED That notice OF
the time and place appointed for hearing said
publishing q copy of this order for three weeks
successfully, in the Wood County Reporter, q
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated, December %, 1903,
By the Court. WI CONWAY,
b. NJ. VAUSHAN, County Judge
Attorney for Petitioner. 3Odec-4W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Silver Wedding.

NekOosa, Dec. 29-Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip Beppler celebrated their silver
wedding Saturday night, Dec. 26.
About seventy OF their friends re-
sponded to their invitation and par
took Of the festivities. A social dance
was given in Brooks hall, and the
wedding banquet was served at their
pleasant home. They were the re-
cipients of many costly presents. All
present enjoyed a most delightful
time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
A Vest.Pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to
carry, easy TO take, pleasant and never
failing in results are DeWiit's Little
Early Risers. A vial of these little
pills in the vest-pocket is d certain
guarantee against headache, bilious
ness, torpid liver and all Of the ills
resulting from constipation They
tonic and strengthen he liver. Sold
by Wood County Drug Co. and john
son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Noiics ior Publication.


LAND OFFICE AT wAusAu. WIS.
November o. 1905
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has 6led notice of his intention to
make final proof In support OF his clam, and
that said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver: U. s. Land Office at Wausau. Wis, on
dore, Wisconsin. who made homestead Entry
No: s2S5 for the frlk Sw14 Sec. {. TIP. Is r. 6E
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
James Hausl, Anton Kupsch, c. L. Peterson
and George Hardina. all Of Milladore, Wis.
JOHN W. MILLER
ldec-6w Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

10 the town of Carey, Wood county. Wisconsin,
Excepting. however, the right of way OF the c.
VI. St. Paul railway company.
The terms Of sale will be cash ten, 10. per
cent Of the purchase price to be deposited at
time Of SALE
Dated December ], A. D. 1908.
NARY NJ COLLIER
Administrative of the estate of George Collier,
deceased. 4C1ec.6w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Mrs. Berard Seriously iii.

Nekoosa. Dec. 29-Felix Berard was
called to Chicago Monday night on
account OF the serious illness of his
wife who had recently undergone an
operation. Her condition was re-
ported worse and he was therefore
summoned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
BEST RIFLE MARKSMAN
VISITS THE CITY

Frank Carter, who represents the
Peters Cartridge company of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, was in the city Thursday
on business. Mr.. Carter enjoys the
reputation Of being the best rifle
marksman In the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Large Sum Paid for Potatoes.

Nekoosa, Dec. 29--S. L. Stevens,
the potato buyer, has paid out during
the fail season for potatoes the sum of
SIP, 476 IS. The present prices for
potatoes here in Nekoosa is from 43
TO 45 cents per buShel,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

One hundred sixty students have
attended the Appleton business
college during the fall term.
Tuition only S. per month. Young
lady students who would like to do
light work to pay board. Mid-winter
term opens Jan. 4. For catalog ad.
dress Bushey Bros, Appleton. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Tax Roll Finished.

Nekoosa, Dec. 29-The tax roll of
Nekoosa is now in the hands of the
village treasurer, John p Nash, who
will be glad to issue your receipts.
In some cases the taxes were a little
less this year than in 1902.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Death Of Mrs. Ostram.

NekOoSa, Dec 29-MrS H. e. OStram
died December "a, from the effects OF
blood poisoning. She was buried i'll
the village of Plaintield, Dec. 26.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Horse Dropped Dead.

Nekoosa, Dec. 29-Oliver Boyles, of
the Town Of Saratoga, while in the
village of Nekoosa the day before
Christmas, lost one of lis horses which
dropped dead on the ice, while cross
ing The river
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
HIRED DETECTIVES
FOR PROTECTION

A large number of shoplifters fire.
quented the Cohen Brothers. store at
Waupaca during the holidays. As a
result the proprietors were obliged to
Call in he sheriff and hire four special
detectives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Superintendent of Green Bay Mill.

NekooSa, Dec. 29-John Fogarty,
formerly superintendent of the paper
mill here, has accepted like position
IN paper mill in Green Bay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Attacked on Street.

NekOOsa, Dec. 29-S. FOOtit was
Knocked down by some unknown man
late Christmas eve in the public
streets of NekuoSa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
Take Notice.

Be sure and attend the drawing
which will take place at Cohen Bros. ,
store at 10 a. m. New Years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

Don't forget to attend sour Starry
Banner" which will be presented at
the opera house January and under
the auspices of the f. 0. E.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
w A N T E d

This column is tor the convene ce OF those
who have anything for sale, tn rent, or
who want to buy. Also for the advertising
OF lost or found articles, help or positions
wanted. Rates: advertisements not exceed
ing five lines rs centspef week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29
:::READ THE REPORTER:
Easy to Polish
a Stove.
Easily Applicable 0dor-No Dirt.

Easily Applied-N0 0dor-N0 Dirt.
To polish stove like peppering beefsteak
may seem odd to those who have never used
Sitter Stove Polish, but nevertheless, Il is the
newest, easiest and most convenient method
known. Sitter Stove Polish is put up In large,
round box with perforated top similar to
pepper box. The polish never dries out and does
not require soaking in water before using.
There Is never any waste. 1t Is good to the last
pinch. It is gently sifted on the stove, brushed
with q damp cloth and lightly rubbed with dry
cloth. A brilliant, jet black lustre Is obtained.
rusty boxes to cover. The Sitter box Is always
clean. Sitter Stove Polish Is cheap. It costs
cents box. will polish more stoves than three
times its cost in any other polish. All dealers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-12-29

WANTEU-i200 cords If pine wood. Pioneer
M Wood Pulp company. 22decSt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-19
THEY HAZE FULL POWER.
Panama Commissioners Likely to
R0tify Treaty Immediately.
LFRoN I'VE 7n1nr,-E RrrFAr.l

Washington. Nov. IS.-Dr. Amador Guerrero
scted IS spokesman for the Panama commits
sioners. who arrived in Washington tonight
lettering 10 the probable immediate ratifica-
zion Of the treaty just signed. DR.. Guerrero said
mat II would Of course, be necessary to ex-
Emine the treaty before any definite statement
could he made TO how soon il would be rati-
lied The commissioners had fun power to rat
3fN the convention. he said. and from what Min
sister Bunau-Nsrilla had told them-that il was
nYen more favorable 10 Panama than had been
The Hsy-Herran convention 10 Colombia-there
was litrle doubt their part that immediate
ratifcstion would be possible. IT, however,
there appeared on examination TO he any pro-
vision which IN the estimation OF the commits
sioners would not be acceptable 10 the other
members OF the junts. FREDERICK Boyd one Of
ihe commissioners, being himself a member Of
iae yunfa. such provision would be submitted to
the lunta hv cable ana instructions asked for.
me commissioners expect TO examine the
hands Of Mr. Bunau-N ariIla- II is said that the
commission came here Tor the purpose of being,
on the ground should any diplomatic difficulties
present themselves 10 NJ Bunau-Varilla. but
fhe minister from Panama saws that when he
rsrne 20 examine the treaty as drafted by the
secretary Of State he found no objectionable
points and for thar reason signed the conven-
lion without Waiting for their arrival The en-
tire satisfaction II Mr. Runau-NariIla with the
convention as signed is taken to indicate the ex-
srenle probability of its immediate ratification.