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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07
COAL BARONS RUN AWAY WITH CAME bot the Hot Foot and Stole
 Eleven Bases GARDNER IS HIT HARD Oscar streit Pitches Magnificent Bail, Holding the Strikers Down to Three Scratch Hlts-crowd
 Had a Plenty.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
Games \ esterday.

Birmingham 8, Montgomery l. Atlanta 3-O, Nashville 2-5. Little Rock 4, Memphis 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07
Games Today.

Montgomery at Birmingham. Nashville at Atlanta.
 Little Rock at Memphis. Shreveport at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07
OTHER GAM Es.
Merriam 2, Hattiesburq i.

Meridian, Miss, September 6.-(Special) -Hattiesburg met defeat at the hands of the local team this afternoon in 8 close game. Score: R. H. D. Meridian. ...... .... 000 900 2O*-2 Hattiesburg .. . .O0O 600 010-1 2
 Batteries-Cox and Braun; Gerhart and Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Nem York 5.2. PhiIadeIphla 2.1.

New York 5-Z, Phiiduelpnid z-i'
 New York, September 6.-The locals took both games of todays double-head- CT from Philadelphia. Waddell struck out fourteen men, but Orth kept the visi- tors well in hand. The second game was won by Griffith's good work, Dougherty's single and Andersons home run. Score;
 First game R.H E. Philadelphia .. .. ....... 600 GOO 10l-2 l New York .. .. .........0 GOA 100 00+-5 '
 Batteries Waddell and Schreckengost; Orth and Mcclure. Time, 1:So.
 Second game R.H. E. Philadelphia ...... ...... 900 GOO 001-1 o New York .. ........ 900 200 000-2 o
 Batteries: Henley and Schreckengost; Griffith and Mcclure. Time, 1:3o. At tendance, 4233
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07
PetticOats

Some grand values for you during this sale; black and white and all black Mercerized Petticoats; the $1.25 kind at 83c for Anniversary.
 The best $6.O0 all silk Taffeta Petti- coats, full cut and well made in Ala bama; Anniversary. =. .... .$4.48
 Our $500 full sweep fine black mer- cerized ruffled and accordeon pleated fiounce Petticoat at $1.e8 for this An niversary Sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07

Fleet of foot and strong of stick the Slagtown standard bearers snatched yes- terday's game from it's moorings right at the start and ran away with the scalp while the erstwhile Strikers were stum- bling around the green like an old Char ley horse with his foot sunk deep in the mire. It was really a shame to take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-07

As Mike Finn will not be with Little Rock next year Billy Hutton, who lives in Little Rock, will manage the team.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Situation in San DOMINGO.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Command
er Dillingham;. of the cruiser Detroit
sent the following today from Puerto
Plata, San Domingo: Morales gun
boats have delivered an ultimatum and
threatens to lombard Puerto Plata
after "a hours notice. With the con-
currence of Commander Robertson of
the English cruiser Pallas | have made
such representations to both sides that
the SunhoatS have agreed not to bonn
bard the town and the other side won't
fire on the gunboats. All fighting will
be confined to the land side of the
town in the future. The United
States interests are secured. | have
had small parties Of marines landed at
Sosau and the American consulate
here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Agricultural Experimenters.

ITHACA. y. Y. Jan. S.-The first
organized effort ever made in this Sec
ton of the country to bring about a
closer relationship between the pro-
gresSiVe farmers and the state agri-
cultural colleges will come to a head
with a meeting at Cornell university
to complete the organization of the
New York State Agricultural Expert
menters. The sessions begin this eve
ming in StimsOn Hall and will continue
through tomorrow. Representatives.
of the United States department of ag-
griculture and professors of various
a agricultural institutions will address
the meeting and tell of the success
full work accomplished by the Onta-
rio Agriculture College Experimenters
Union and similar organizations ex-
isting in Iowa and other western states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
STARTLING EVIDENCE
OF CARfLfSSNFSS
Given by Engineer of lroquois Build
ing at the Coroner's Inquest
Today.

CHICAGO. Jan. S.-The most sensa =
| tional testimony since the coroner be-
gan his inquiry into the IroQuois dis
lster. was given by Robert Murray.
engineer of the Inflated building at
this mornings session. He said the
| curtains We're operated by hand and
counter weights The fire fighting ap-
paratus consisted of two tubes of
'kilfyre" eighteen inches long. There
was no other protection against fire
on the stage. The standpipe i'm the
rear of the stage had never been sup
piled with hose and under the foyer
there was but so feet of twO-inch hose,
this constituting the entire fighting
apparatus of that portion of the house.
In the theater We're four small reels of
hose. which when used had been con-
nected with the water meter and
standpipes, whose locations were
Known only to the workmen. There
never had been any drills for fires and
10 instructions had ever been issued
TO the employees. The witness admit
er portion of the fire apparatus. but
neVer had instructed his assistants.
The exits We're draped with red plush
curtains. but We're held outside by
heavy iron doors. barred. bOlted and
operated with levers. The witness ad-
mitted that no one unfamiliar with
this system of levers could unlock the
doors. No signs appeared above the
exits. Te said there We're three lock-
ed exits on each balcony and four
pairs of iron-barred doors closed the
exits. He said there were three lock-
SprinkerS above the stage nor any fire
alarm box in the house. When asked
what he expected to do in case of fire
he said he depended on going to the
front office and using the telephone.
He said he never saw the SkyllghtS
opened.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
RUSSIAN
TYRANNY
Is Outdonein the State
of Colorado.
UNION MINERS BRANDED "YA6S'~~
Men, Women and Children Are Thrown
Into Bull Pens and Then
Deported
UNION MINERS BRANDED 'VA6S'~

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Jan. s.
Colonel Verdeckberg and all the dis
trlct post commanders held an execu-
tive council of war this morning. They
decided to ignore Judge Seeds injunc-
ton issued last night restraining them
from interfering with or arrestins
strikers on vagrancy orders. They
will begin wholesale arrests of union
lists today. The strikers will be
thrown into a bull pen camp at Gar
field before any legal steps can be
taken. They will then he loaded on
special trains and deported from the
county. The wives and children of
strikers who call strike breakers
'scabS" or other insulting epithets
will also be arrested, bull-penned and
depOrted. Civil officers who attempt
to serve papers will be treated like
wise
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
DIETRICH ESCAPES
ON IfCHN|CALITy
Court Rules That He Was Not a Sen
ator When He Accepted
Bribe.

OMAHA. Jan. S.-Judge Nandevent-
er in the circuit court this morning in
structed the jury to return verdict
of not guilty on the Indictment against
United States Senator Dietrich, charg
ing him with receiving bribes in con-
nection with the pOstotfice appoint
ment at Hastings. The court ruled
that Dietrich was not a senator until
he was sworn into the senate and that
the charges of bribery in connection
with the postoftice rentals occurred
prior to that time.
The last case against Dietrich was
called this afternoon. The charge IS
that of holding a government contract
although United States senator The
case was dismissed on motion of Unit
ed States Attorney Summers. who
said that records showed that a few
days after the election of Dietrich to
the senate he transferred the property
in question as a free gift to his daugh-
ter who has since received the bene-
fits. The case against Postmaster
Fisher of Hastings. was dismissed since
he could not have given bribe If
Dietrich was not guilty of receiving it
The only case left is the one against
State Senator Elliot Lok. who is al
legged to have acted as go between
in the sale of the postoffice appoint
ment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
!owa's Stock Exhibit at St. Louis.

AMES. Ia. Jan. S.-The Iowa I'M
proved Stock Breeders association be-
gan it's annual meeting today at the
state agricultural college and will re-
main in session through tomorrow.
The principal business before the meet
ing will be a discussion of plans for
the exhibit of Iowa live stock at the
st. Louis worlds fair The display to
be made at the exposition viii be held
during September and October, and
Iowa will go after some of the valu-
able prizes offered for high bred ami
mails in all classes
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Democrats to Dine.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. S.-The
Old Hickory Club of Philadelphia has
made elaborate arrangements for its
Jackson Day banquet to be given to-
night at the Hotel Bellevue. Two
hundred and fifty invita- tions have been
issued to democratic leaders through
out the country, and the club antici-
pates the largest gathering of repre-
sentative democrats of the nation that
has assembled in Philadelphia for
many years.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
BREAK
FROM JERSEY PRISON
A Convict Wounds Two Keepers and
When Overpowered Commits
Suicide.

TRENTON y. j.. Jan. S.-keepers
Fitzgerald and Harneye We're wounded
in a riot in the states prison today.
caused by Convict Brooks attempt to
escape. He knocked Harney down
with an iron bar, seized his pistol ana
shot right and left.
Brooks was finally Overpowered and
taken to dungeon where he later
suicided by hanging himself by his
suSpenderS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Trial Of Car Barn Bandits.

CHICAGO. Jan. S.-Al morning the
court where the car barn bandits were
on trial today searched spectators for
concealed weapons. Strong men pro-
tested but were compelled to disrobe.
This rule had very diScOuraging ten
dpncy among the sentimental female
spectators. many of whom decided not
to watch proceedings. The jury is still
incomplete.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Fatal Double Header Wreck.

CUMBERLAND. Md. Jan. S-A
Baltimore and Ohio double header
crashed into a freight train at Avitts
creek early this morning The engines
were demolished. Fireman Kefauver
was instantly killed, and Engineer
Roberts died shortly after. Engineer
Humphrey was seriously and perhaps
fatally hurt. Fireman Conrad was
seriously injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Battle of New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, La. Jan. S.-TO-
day was the eighty ninth anniversary
of General JacksOns defeat of the
British at the battle of New Orleans.
In commemOration Of the anniversary
federal state and city Offices We're
closed and the day was otherwise OBJ
served as a legal holiday throughout
Louisiana.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Gen. Young Says Farewell.

u,,cHI\GTON, D. c., Jan. S.-Lieu-
...,,+ General Young. who has been
chief of staff of the United states ar
since the retirement of Gen. Miles
,,s+ August. today paid farewell
,;sirs to the several bureaus of the
war department preparatory 10 MS
o1-n retirement from active service.
,,anor General Adna r. Chaffee will
tomorrow succeed Lieut.. Gen. Young
-. chief of staff and at the same time
viii be elevated to the grade OF lleu-
tenant general
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Protected From Lynch Law.

SALT LAKE. Jan. S.-ProtherO and
ShOckley, suspected of the street car
murder Wednesday at midnight, are
still held in the penitentiary to pre-
vent lynching. Both are gamblers
from Idaho. The police believe that
Prothero. who squealed on Shockley is
the real murderer and that he lied on
his roommate to get the reward.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Socialists Active In Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Jan. S.-The
an active part in the coming state
campaign and preliminary plans with
this object in view We're discussed at
a state convention begun here today.
\ state political organization is to be
perfected and candidates named for all
the state offices to be filled at the
election next fall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Kisses Lead to Suicide.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 81. Tenn
pie solicitor. suicided this morning
by throwing himself in front of NOV
ing train. He was desDondent over
his arrest last Wednesday for attempt
ing to kiss two StenOgraphers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

is to be decided at Marlboro tonight
when Jimmy Gardner, the Lowell light
weight. and Kid Coffey. of New
York. come together for a fifteen
round contest. The two are evenly
and an interesting contest is
expected. Their first encounter fought
a short time ago, resulted in draw
after fifteen rounds of lively fighting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Bishop SCOTS Jubilee.

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan. S.-The Rt.
Rev. Thomas Fielding Scott. blshop or
the Episcopal diocese of Oregon OBJ
served today the tiftieth anniversary
of his elevation to the biShOpric. Con-
gratulatory messages were received
rom Episcopal churchmen and other
persons in many parts of the country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Mother Jones Has Pneumonia,

TRINIDAD. Colo. Jan. S.-The con-
dition of Mother Jones, who yesterday
was stricken with pneumonia. is un-
changed. She is 90 years old. making
her recovery doubtful. The mine
workers anxiously watch the bulletins
reporting her condition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
No Massacre at Kisineff.

LONDON, Jan. S.-There is no news
from Kishineff today indicating dis
turbance y letter received from the
Prssian foreign minister. PleVne. to-
dav scoffs at the idea of the recur
rarcp Of anti Semitic riots.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
CuIpabIe Engineer Missing.

TOPEKA, Jan. S.-Engineer Benja-
min. who is wanted as the principal
at the inquest on the Willard
wreck. is still absent, and the cOrO-
ner's inquest has been indefinitely
DOStDOned
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Turkey to Exhibit at st. Louis.

TANTINOPLE, Jan. S.-The
sultan on reconsideration has decided
TO send a Turkish exhibit to the 81.
Louis fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Ballard ShinuIe Mill Burns.

BALLARD. Wash. Jan. S.-The
shingle mill dry kilns and 100000
shingles belonging to the Nichols
Lumber company were totally Destroy
ey by fire this morning. The loss was
S25. 900 A favorable wind alone saved
the western half of the city from de-
StruCtiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The preSi-
dent today sent the following nomi
nations to the senate: Chaffee to be
lieutenant general, vice Young. retired:
the following brigaGiers to be major
generals, KObbe, Sanger. Bates. Ran
dolph and Gillespie: all but the last
named to be Immediately retired: Col
onel Dodge. assistant paymaster gem
eral to be Daymaster general with the
fapA Of brigadier general vice Bates.
retired: Colonel Mackenzie to be chief
of engineers with the rank of briga
dier general. vice C;illespie: Colonel
Storey to be chief Of artillery with the
rank of brigadier general. vice Ran
dOlph: the following colonies and lieu
tenant cOlOnels to be brgadier gener
ais: Mordecai. Haskell. Hathaway.
Taylor. Butler. Allen. True, Coke. Line
Dougherty. McCakey and Mills. who
is now superintendent at West Point
All but the last two will be Immediate
ly retired. The president also sent in
the nomination of Joseph Mccarthy of
Minnesota to be auditor of the post
Office department, vice. Castle. forced
to resign.
The secretary of war has sent to the
house committee on military affairs an
estimate of 100000 for a general mill
tary hospital.
After passing 115 private pension
bills the house adjourned at 2:4o.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Pone Won't Receive Saratoff.

ROME. Jan. S.-The vatican declines
to receive the Macedonian leader
Saratoff in special audience. The lat
ter is disappointed as he expected
thus to gain many additional volun-
teers for the inSurrectiOn. 'a~~~- -.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

HONG KONG. China, Jan. S.-Two
hundred and fifty British soldiers.
members of the Sperwood Foresters.
have been suddenly warned to hold
themselves in readiness for service.
The troops are ready and transports
have been arranged for. Their destl-
nation is unknown but it is presumed
that it is Pekin or Seoul.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Steamer Runs Ashore.

NORFOLK. Jan. S.-The steamer
Brandon hound from Norfolk to Rich
mOnd is ashore in James river. IL was
caught in the ice with a large passen-
ger list.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

LONDON. Jan. S.-The Central
News agency late this afternoon says
that it is believed that Lansdowne's s
final report to avert d Japan Russian
war by arranging a new modus vivendi
has failed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

CARDIFF, Wales, Jan. S.-ImmenSe
shipments of coal are being rushed to
sent to Japan, 10000 tons to Hong
Kong and 10000 tons to the Russian
squadron at Port Arthur in the past
few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
R,,th Cleveland Buried.

PRINCETON, n. j., Jan. S.-Ruth
CIeyeland's funeral occurred To-Day.
There were but few present owing 10
fear of cOntagiOn.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

PARIS, Jan. S.-News reached here
today that indicates that Russia has
made Japan concessions, thus increas-
ing the prospects of an amicable set
tlement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
On the Fistic Calendar.

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. S.-The only pu-
gilistic event of consequence sched-
uled for Boston and vicinity this week
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

LONDON. Jan. S.-Japanese Minis
ter Hayaski today confirmed the re-
port that Russia's reply has been re-
ceived at Toxic, but declined to dis
close it's details.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

HOUSTON. Jan. S.-Russia has pur-
chased 100000 pounds of beef and
bacon of Cudahy. 1t is a rush order
and shipment will be via San Fran
cisco
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
Storm on Oregon Coast.

PORTLAND, Jan. S.-A serious
storm is raging on the Oregon coast
and shipping is in peril
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
DOINGS At
WASHINGTON
Gen. Chaffee Named
to Succeed Young.
MANY PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY
The Senate Still Considering the Pan
ANA Queston-Work of the
MANY PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY

met meeting this m bning it was de-
cided that an order Shall be issued to
every department of the government
making the hours of employees from
+. m. to 4 80 p. m.. th.' adding half
an hour to the time now in vogue. The
order applies to federal employees
throughout the country. The house to-
day by a unanimous vote appreciated
one quarter of million dollars to
states.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

ther modus vivendi. The result OF the
conference has not yet been annOunc-
ed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08
England Playing Role
of Peacemaker.
BUT WAR PREPARATIONS GO ON
1t Is Reported That Russia Has Modi
fled Her Reply to Japan's
Note.

TOXIC, Japan, Jan. S.-Twenty- six
thousand troops We're reviewed on
AOyama field today by the emperor.
They composed the first division,
known as the imperial guards and will
constitute the third division if war be
declared. Immense crowds witnessed
farewell love taking. The emperor
went to the field in state coach but
in the review he was mounted on a
handsome horse. A brilliant staff and
all the foreign attaches formed a
noteworthy escort.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-08

LONDON. Jan. S.-The Central
News agency says that Baron HAY
ashi. Japanese minister and Count
BeneckendOrff Russian ambassador,
this afternoon visited the foreign office
simultaneously on imitation from Lord
Landsdowne. who wired to urge fur-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-08
AND NECKTIE
DANCE is PLANNED.
The Cedric Social Club Arranging
for the Evsnt-The
Committee.

. The Cedric Social CLUB, the most
popular of all Tottenville's clubs, will
hold an apron and necktie dance in
the Knights of Pythias Hall, Amboy
avenue, on Friday evening, January
.15. The committee of arrangements
is as follows: William Brown, Anna
L. Lyons, May McPallanll, Robert ].
Brown, Jr., Emma Gaul. The officers
of the club are: Anna S. Brown,
president; Mamie McNulty, vice
president; Susie Lyons, secretary !;
.Lilyan Brown, treasurer James Wood
burn, floor manager; Joseph McNulty,
assistant floor manager, All who
attend are assured of q good time.
The club expects a big attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-08

with heavy colds. Mrs. Selb is mucf
better and able to De around at pres
emit.
Mr.. Welsh, of First street, had two
sleigh loads of the children of st.
Mary's school out today. They had a
delightful time it one could. Judge by
their happy voices.
Edward Schanck, of Second street,
was q Brooklyn visitor Sunday.
Mrs. K. Berlew, of David street,
went to New Brunswick to attend the
installation of the Daughters OF Poca-
hontas, as District Deputy from Ianthe
Council, No. 6 D. of p, of this bor-
ough, Wednesday,
Miss May Convery, of Brooklyn, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Schanck, of Second street.
Ollie Brown, of John street, spent
New Years at Wick-a-tunk and reports
a delightful time.
A sleiRhing party went up to South
River Monday night.
There was a party at Ambrose Cor
don's house on the Heights. Particu-
lars later.
J. Schroeder, Of First street, visited
friends in New Brunswick, Sunday.
TO-
Mrs. H. Berrien, of Bensonhurst,
L. l., and friena from New York, re-
turned home Monday after a delight.
full visit with Mrs. Berrien's relatives
in this borough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-08

ron Mrs. Nellie Veltor, C~onductress
Mrs. Helma Paddock, Associate Con-
ductress; Mrs. Sarah E. Weir, Chap
lain; Mrs. Frances Price, Marshal
Mrs. Emma Mcgugu, Treasurer; Mrs.
Maggie Laforge, Secretary; Mrs. Elsie
Traut, Adah; Mrs. Elizabeth Scott,
Ruth; Mrs. Iowa B. Mersereau,
Esther: Mrs. Annie Dubois, Martha F;
Mrs. George %Latourette, Electa ;
Albert Cole, Sentinel. They were in
stalled by David R. Robbins, Worthy
Patron Installing Officer, Miss Kate
Hoehn, Past Worthy Matron, and
Right Worthy District Deputy Grand
Matron, Grand Marshal, Mrs. Minnie
Firth, assistant.
After the installation had taken
place q light lunch was served. The
order is in q very prosperous condi'
tion.