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, 1904-12-09
SETTLED
IN ASSINABolA, NORTHWEST TER
RiToRY, ARE ELMER sIGMAN
AND HIS FAMILY.
from Indian Head and Tells Of
the Conditions in Which They
Find Themselves After Travelling
Over Vast Stretch of Territory
In Government Service.

Mr.. Elmer +. Sigman. formerly con-
nected with the experiment station
farm and a resident of this city, who
went from here to Canada some
months ago, writes as follows to The
Republican from Indian Head. Assina-
bola, Northwest Territory, Canada, I'M
der date of the 9Th:
Kindly change the address of my
Republican from Calgary. Alberta, to
Indian Head, Assinaboia. N. w. T. |
an permanently located here II am
holding a lucrative position in the for,
estry branch of the department of the
interior.
Since | left Laramie | have travers.
ed a vast stretch of country in the
northwest territory. While A~ssinaboia
is my choice, yet | have many com
mendable things to say Of Alberta. |
should have made it my home had it
not been hat Mrs. Sigman had such
very poor health in the mountain reg
ions. In fact, she felt very much dis
couTaged all summer, but since we
came fartne. east she is beginning to
be quite herself again. Oliver and
Russell are enjoying the splendid
schools of Canada.
For the past week we have had good
s~leighig, but up to that time We had
the most beautiful fall that | ver en-
joyed anywhere. We expect to have
some very cold weather before the VIII
ter is over, but | am prepared for !;
when it comes. as the government mr.
nishes us a fine new ten-room brick
house. all furnished, heated and light
ed. at its own expense, also sleighs and
cutters to enjoy the good sleighing. !
find hat the people Of Canada live
well and enjoy life as they go.
When | left Laramie a number of
friends and acquaintance asked me to
write then in regard to the country.
have been slow to do so until | have
had time to look over a part of its S
area anu ledlH soIis'hihS u 10
While it will be impossible for me to
write them individually, yet if it is
| agreeable to the managers of your pc
per | will let them hear from me
through The Republican some time in
the near future.
Mrs. Sigman and the boys join me in
kindest regards to all Wyoming
friends. Sincerely,
ELMER e. SIGMkN.
, 1904-12-09
PROGRAM FOR THE
WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING

Following is the program for the
meeting of the Laramie Woman's club
tomorrow afternoon, at the home of
Miss Wright, on Grand Piano
solo, Natalia Swigart; topography, Mrs.
Corthell; Industries of Japan, Mrs. Ste
vens; magazine review, Mrs. Grant.
, 1904-12-09
MAY TAKE BODY TO
DENVER FOR BURIAL

Mr.. Rogers arrived from Denver this
afternoon and is now arranging to
have the body of his wife, Mrs. Mamie
Rogers, who died at the county hos
pital yesterday, taken to Denver for
graphed to a sister of the woman for
funds.
, 1904-12-09
Mr.. BELL BUYS
TRAINLOAO OF SHEEP

Vice President Crumrine Of the AL
bany County National bank this morn
ing received a letter from MI. e. j..
Bell at Baker City, Ore, saying he had
bought another trainload of sheep at
that place n would be home in a
short time.
, 1904-12-09
EASTERN WOOL BUYERS
HNNE To THE PANrl

Thomas b. Crary of Binghamton, N.
Y, John Blencoe of Hancock, n. Y,
and Roscoe Crary of Chicago, said to
be engaged in buying wool arrived
from the east last night and were TAX
en- this morning by Mr.. Emmons to
the Riverside ranch.
, 1904-12-09
TRY WASH-ALONE SOAP, ONLY
Sc PER BAR, AT THE LARAMIE
GROCERY COMPANY. 1882

Mr.. Love: 81 vas wondering what
| should get for Edna this Xmas, so
went into the Bazaar to- look around,
and saw the prettiest lot of dresses for
little girls, and l knew at once what
to get" Have they any more?'
Loads of them" 1922
, 1904-12-09
WILL SPEND WINTER
VISITING IN CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Harnden of Ar
lington reached the city yesterday aft
ernCon and have taken a furnished
house for the winter. Mr.. Harnden re-
Gently sold his ranch and stock at Ar
lington to the Toltec Live Stock COM
pany.
, 1904-12-09

A CAR CHOICE EvAPoRATED
FRUITS, INCLUDING BLUE RoBBoN
PACKAGE RAislNs AND FANCY
PEELED PEACHES, AT THE LAR.
AMIE GROCERY COMPANY. 1892
, 1904-12-09
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Fs
Harry Duckwell, aged rs years,
choked to death early yesterday morn.
ing at his home, in the presence of his
wife and child. He contracted a slight
cold a few days ago and paid but little
attention to it. Yesterday morning he
was seized with a fit OF coughing which
continued for some time. His wife
sent for a physician but before he
could arrive, another coughing spell
came on and Duckwell died from suf-
focation.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
Dec. 1. 1901" Billiards. Horehound
Syrup would have saved him. CSC SOC
and 800. Sold by Red Cross Phar-
macy.
, 1904-12-09

Don't forget the masquerade Satur-
day night. Music will be furnished
by Messrs, Niethe, Hunton, Maggie and
Byrnes. Everybody invited. 1O2t2
, 1904-12-09
FORMER LARAMIE MANAGER
LOCATED AT PUEBl

George w. Best, who staged the
Might in Bohemia" here for Laramie
lodge. Elks. is now putting on a show
at Pueblo, as learned by Mrs. Root
today.
, 1904-12-09

G @ 80 @ G Q G @
@ A Roosevelt Deal. @
Q At the White House, G. E. Blair. Q
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, 1904-12-09

FANCY BUTTERINE, ONLY zoe
PER Ls., AT THE LARAMIE GRO
Gerry COMPANY. 1882
, 1904-12-09

We are Offering some Of the big
gest values for the least money you
ever saw. Woodruff & Terry.
, 1904-12-09

FOR SALE-Modern house Of nine
rooms, with bath and pantry; good
cellar; good outbuildings; two lots,
one a corner, each G6x132. All at a
low price. With or without furniture.
Inquire at this office. tt
, 1904-12-09

If you want to get your moneys
worth, just go to the Bazaar. They
have a wonderful display of pretty
things. 1O2t2
, 1904-12-09

FOR SALE-Furniture and fixtures
of New England restaurant. Inquire
Johnson cafe. 101t4
, 1904-12-09

The well known actress, Marie Vain
in Twelfth Night, in January.
, 1904-12-09

Shoes worth $500 for $3.50 at Wood
ruff G. Terry's big sale.
, 1904-12-09

Mother, attention! Buy you boys
clothing. etc, at cost from Woodruff Il
Terry.
, 1904-12-09

FOR RENT-5-room house. with
bath. Inquire at secondhand store,
Third street. 1882
, 1904-12-09
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. Weather forecast for Wyoming: Q
@ Fair tonight and Saturday, except G
9 local snow storms in northwest G
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, 1904-12-09

The display of good
things to eat is extra
tempting today, at
Towson's.
, 1904-12-09

Go to the Bazaar If you want some
thing pretty for neck wear. Just in
, 1904-12-09

Overcoats worth $3.50, for $3.50, at
Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-12-09

Nice Young Pigs, by
side or half at Sc, at
H S n S Popular
market.
, 1904-12-09

Will be paid by this association for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction of parties trespassing upon
and damaging property at the fair
grounds. 1O1t6
ALBANY COUNTY AND INTER
MOUNTAIN FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Some miscreant threw baling wire
across the electric light wires Friday
evening, Nov. 25th. The company will
pay $4,000 for information leading to
the conviction Of the guilty party.
, 1904-12-09

This is the place in Joyville where
good clothing for men and boys is furn-
ished. Like all things else here, the
whole desire of the people in this part
is % make your visit pleasant n
happy.
Every man wiD go dow the Clothes
line
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Albany Argus propounds ques-
ton: Is there behind Speaker Cannon's
reluctance to be drafted as vice-presi-
Dental nominee reason which has not
been made public? Does Speaker Can
non, even now, dream of stampeded
convention which might break all tram
mels, defeat the federal officeholders and
call upon him to become the savior of
the party? Garfield went to Chicago in
1880 to make the nominating speech for
John Sherman; he came home the nomi-
nee for president. Of course, things are
different; there were several candidates
then, whereas now Everybody is for
Roosevelt, but nobody wants him" The
one really enthusiastic, happy moment in
the history of the ratified majority was
when the boys forgot themselves and
wildly cheered Smith, of Michigan, when
he nominated Cannon for president.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19


There was an examination of appli-
cants for appointment as rural mail
carriers held in this city last Saturday
by Postmaster Ledgerwood, the instruc-
tions from the department at Washing
ton being that in case special examiner
does not appear that the examination
shall be conducted by the postmaster
who is furnished with list of questions
to be propounded. The examination is
written one and the papers are sent
to Washington where they are graded.
For the new route running out of Leon
which will be established June LIST,
there were only two applicants, W. N.
Perdew and Wilbur Miller. Grant
Graham, of Davis City, was also present
and took the examination, so as to be on
the eligible list when rural route is
established out of Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Henry Mari, farmer, who lives
near Columbus, Bartholomew county,
Indiana, is the center man of the popu-
lation OF the whole United States. The
census bureau has found that the exact
center of population at the census of
1900 was in latitude 80 degrees 8 min
utes and 36 seconds north, longitude So
degrees, 4S minutes and 81 seconds west.
Ii a person is DESTROYS of visiting the
spot better idea of it's location can be
got by asking most any resident of Col
umbus. Almost invariably the answer
to such a question will be: give miles
southwest of Columbus in Hen Marr's
barn lot. The center was recently
marked by monument.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Did you ever notice how many people
there are who seldom, if ever, speak
well OF any one? Did you ever notice
yourself falling into the habit? Perhaps
unconsciously, until very noticably and
at once disgusting to others. Life for
each of us is hard enough without hav-
ing others to magnify faults and give
them publicity. Why make life harder
for any person? Watch yourself and
don't allow the habit to get so strong a
hold you can't break it, and go about
speaking ill of all you know. There are
good traits of character in everyone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
You can't judge ham by it's canvass

You can't judge ham by it's canvass
cover.
A man itching for fame is kept busy
scratching.
1t is better to think without talking
than to talk without thinking.
New hats are responsible in great
measure for large congregations.
II the office had no salary attached
to it it would be compelled to seek the
man.
Marriage is like other troubles.
People have good time while getting
into it.
There are some stock companies who
ought to be compelled to travel in stock
cars.
A good wife is one who loves her hus-
band and her country, but don't want to
run either.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The specialties constituted the prin-
ciple feature of the entertainment, al
though the work of Mr.. and Miss
Robbins was clever in the extreme
Des Moines Daily Capital, November IL,
1908. At Van Wcrden's opera house,
Wednesday and Thursday May 18th and
10Th. Price Is, Is and 30 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

An order for the observance Of Me-
mortal day on May 80, has been sent out
by Gen. John G. Black, commander in
chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, to all the posts of veterans through
out the United States. They are
directed to strew the graves of soldiers
and sailors with flowers and hold fitting
ceremonies. The veterans are also en-
joined to gather for the worship of God
on the Sunday preceding Memorial day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Mr.. VIM. Gray received message last
Saturday morning with the sad news
that his only son, Edward Gray, was
dead at ST. Louis. Mr.. Gray spent most
of the winter in this city visiting his
parents, leaving for st. Louis only few
weeks ago, where he was employed as a
foreman by a fireproof roofing company.
He had not been sick, as a letter was
received only a week before by his
sister, Mrs. J. M. Asher, saying he was
in good health, and inviting her to come
down to st. Louis and visit him while
the fair was in progress. The body
arrived in this city Monday, and the K
P. lodge took charge of the services
Interment was made in the Leon Gene
terry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
Mrs. G. e. Gardner, Icons we'll know

Mrs. G. L. Gardner, Icons we'll known
musician, is preparing to present the
opera "Olivet" the fore part of June, as
benefit for the Leon public library
An unusual feature of the production will
be that every part in the cast will be
taken by ladies and girls, the business
men of the city not having the time to
practice. The members of the company
are practicing nearly every night, and
the fact that it will be grand success
If you want to enjoy an evening OF
music and fun reserve your seats early
for "Olivet."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The issuing of printed envelopes bear
ing the printed return card for general
office sales has been discontinued by the
post Office department. The printed
card consists of request to return with
two blank lines on which to write the
return address. This change does not
apply to plain, special request or office
request stamped envelopes which will
continue to be issued on postmasters
requisition. Those postmasters who
have printed envelopes in stock will
continue to sell them; they can not be
returned for credit unless damaged. In
place of the printed envelopes office
request stamped envelopes will be
issued bearing a request to return, blank
lines for name of the writer and the
printed names of the post Office and
state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
homeseekers Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on the first and third Tuesday up
to October 18, sell tickets to points in
Alberta, Arizona, Assiniboia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, Texas, Utah,
and Wyoming. For further information
apply to any Great Western agent. or
J. p. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, III. Oct. Is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

1t is fact that more mainsprings
break in watches in the months of May
and June than any other time of the
year. buy the best springs that are
made and guarantee them not to set in
five years. If one breaks during the
first year I replace it free of charge.
38-2t GEO. Coz, Jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

There will be a meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Decatur
County Veterans Association and Old
Settlers Association held at the G. A
r. hall, Leon, low, on the 21st day Of
May, 1904, at o'clock, p. M, to fix the
time and place for holding their next
annual reunion and to appoint the nee,
essary committees on arrangements.
j. Fl. EVANS, Secy. A. J. ALLEN, Pres
G. w. HOFFMAN, Pres. Old Settlers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

On account of the school board of
Eden township not being able to meet
on Saturday May 9TH, at which time it
was advertised that the contract would
be let for the building Of new school
house ut Eden Center, the date for the
letting Of the contract has been extend
ed until Saturday, May 21st. Contract
ors and others Interested will take due
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The absence OF farmers from the
streets Of Leon these days tells of the
crashing plows and the clicking corn
planters which are being driven to their
utmost on every farm in the county.
Business men may find business little
dull now, but it is the lull before the
storm, and if the farmers can only keep
at work for few weeks the merchants
will have no reason to complain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

John Goodman brought in six young
wolves last Friday which he captured in
the timber near his home in Center
township. He saw the old wolf but she
escaped. Mr.. Goodman received SIS as
bounty on the wolves. There seems to
be an unusual number of young wolves
being captured in this county this year
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Fred'k M. Smith has resigned his
position as assistant editor of the
Saints Herald at Lamont and will give
connection with the first presidency OF
the church. His place on the Herald
staff will be filed by his brother Israel
who has been assisting him for the past
nine months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Mrs. w. Fl. Smy the received a letter
the first of the week from her cousin,
Miss Maggie Hall, in Denver, stating
that her brother, Byron Hall, is in a
critical condition from consumption
with no hopes for his recovery. Byron
was raised in Charlton and has many
warm friends here who will greatly
regret to learn of his serious condition
-Chariton Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

"Many a woman" says Anna M. Carl
son, "who entertains her beau in the
parlor to the exclusion of the other
members of the family, makes him sit
around in the kitchen after marriage
because she does not want the parlor
cluttered up, and yet she wonders why
married folks are not lovers all through
life"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

A late estimate places the average
size of Iowa farms at ninety acres.
| This is material decrease as formerly
100 acres were titled by large majority
of farmers. The land owners have found
out that the well-tilled small farm
brings in larger returns than the neg
lected large farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Icons new marshal, w. Fl. Albaugh,
is receiving many compliments over the
manner in which he is keeping the
street crossings cleaned, and if he con-
tinues in this line as he has commenced
he will make one of the best officials the
town has ever had.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
School Report.

District No. 1, Burrell township, for the
month ending May 5. Number Of days,
20. Grand total number of days, 230s.
Average daily attendance, 1913. Number
OF pupils enrolled, Is. JESSIE HAMMER,
Teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

John Hurst of this city, who is one of
the pitchers for the Marshalltown base
ball club in the Iowa State League, is
doing splendid work on the diamond,
the Marshalltown club standing at the
top of the association.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Two of the brightest people in the
cast are Clint and Bessie Robbins, who
give amusing musical specialties, and
are really clever people, Winnipeg
Daily Free Press, January 10, 1904. At
Van .Werdens opera house, Wednesday
and Thursday, May 18th and 10th.
Price Is, % and 35 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

lowa's university has an attendance
in round numbers of 1900 students and
the agricultural college of 1,4OO. To-
gether the total is $500. The legisla-
ture appropriation per pupil for these
institutions is greater than that of any
other state in the Union for like pur-
poses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Memorial sermon will be preach
ed this year by Rev. w. A. Montgomery,
pastor of the Presbyterian church, the
services being held in the M. E. church
on Sunday morning, May, 10Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

For SALE--1 Blees buggy, purchased
last fall, 1 five foot Mccormick mower,
good as new, l heavy work team,
wagon, sets work harness, set single
buggy harness, set double buggy
harness. 38tf w. w. WOOD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

If you want some bred Poland-C China
sows, l have four or five good ones for
sale. r. A. SIGLRR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

For RENT-Eight room house, in
splendid location, either furnished or
unfurnished. Apply at THE REPORTER
office. 38-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

There will be preaching services at
the L. D. S. church, Sunday, May o.,
both morning and evening at the usual
hours by Kay Harp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
have several calves for sale.
j. G. STOCKTON.

For SALH-A good heavy farm horse.
Inquire at this Office. 35-tf
For SALR-l will sell Is young calves
suitable to put with other COWS, must
go soon, majority males. A. BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Mr.. J. Fl. Crowell, the we'll known
piano salesman who has been employed
with Mr.. W. A. Alexander for the past
two years, has leased the Woodmansee
House, one of the best dollar day
houses in southern Iowa. The house
has been newly papered and painted
throughout, new furniture added, and
will be run as strictly first-class
house. 1t is conveniently located, one
block north of the northwest corner of
the square, and when you come to Leon
try stopping at the Woodmansee
whether you are here for single meal
or for a week. You will be made vel
come, and Mr.. and Mrs. Crowell know
how to look after the comfort of their
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has Offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's Office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

For SALE-Double set of work harness
and one lumber wagon. Call on w. D.
Smith at the Bee Hive store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Some lawyers are such donkeys that
they get there living by selling convey
ances.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The much-abused mother-in-law gets
another stab on the following story, re-
lated by the always-ready Champ Clark
of Missouri: ga young married man,
| who was away from his Missouri home
on visit, received message by wire
stating: 81 roget to inform you that
your mother-in-law is dead; passed away
yesterday at ) o'clock. Shall we en-
balm, cremate or bury her? Do not
wish to take any steps until we hear
from you In order that there should
be no mistake that the old lady was
safely out of the way, the young hus-
band wired back: Embalm, cremate
and bury her."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Malissa B. Northrup, of Garden
Grove, was last granted an origin
al widows pension of So per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Spotted Arabian Stallion will
make the season of 1904 at my barn in
Leon, Iowa, every day in the week. q
Gore, owner and keeper. Come and see
him. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Creston American asserts that
Iowa can stand all kinds Of weather and
grow big crops, too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

For SALE-A Mosely mirror front
cabinet folding bath tub. Will be sold
at bargain. o. E. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

A custom of farmers along the rural
routes in using the mail boxes as a
medium of advertising their sales, is to
be headed off by the postoffice depart
ment and warning has been issued that
parties will be prosecuted for an infrac-
tion of the postal laws if the rural mail
boxes are used as a repository for sale
bills or other medium of communication
unless proper stamps are affixed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

B. P. Rocks eggs for Matching 81 per
Is. Strictly pure bred and as fine
specimens as can be found anywhere.
33-tf MOORE & HOFFHINEs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

For SALE-A good second hand 60
gallon coal oil tank cheap. Inquire of
w. D. Smith at the Bee Hive Store
Leon, Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Ii you want good policy of accident
insurance can fix you out.
K. j. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

| am still closing out my entire stock
OF millinery at wholesale prices 38tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

To let or will take in stock-160 acres
fine pasture, we'll watered, miles
southwest Of Decatur City. Write A. R..
Henderson, Clarinda, Iowa, or E. w.
Townsend, Decatur City, Iowa. 38-3t.