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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
THE PHILIPPINE TRADE.
The Shipping People Are Claiming
What They Paid For In 1896

The shipping People Are CIaimfnS
What They Paid For In 1896.
However weak and unimportant
American ships. may be on the high
seas. they are strong and influential
on land. Their inability to transport
freight at reasonable rates is forgot
ten when we observe their ability to
control congress and to dictate legisla-
ton at Washington.
Just now the shipping people are put
ting two bills through congress, intro
duced 10y their man Frye. the object of
which is to give them Il complete mo
nopoly after July l next of all trade
between this country aud the Philip
pine Islands. 1t is reasonably certain
that these bills will go sailing through
congress, for their object. to restrain
trade. is ia full accord with the pro-
tectionist party. which now holds the
steering apparatus at Washington.
Since the % per cent reduction in
tariff duties on goods exchanged he
tween the United States and the Phil
ippines trade and commerce have been
greatly encouraged. Thus in 1888 we
imported $2.50O.GO0 worth of hemp
from Manila: in 1903. SI2.0O0,OU
worth In 1898 we obtained most Of
our supply of hemp from other cOun-
tries; in 1903 all but $1.000.OOO worth
came from Manila. Both countries
have benefited greatly by this increas-
ed commerce. due to lower duties.
This hemp is carried almost entirely
by tramp steamers, which make Il tri-
angular voyuge-first, from the United
States to Europe. thence from Europe
TO the Philippines. thence from The
Philippines To the east coast of the
United States. In this way they OBJ
tain cargoes for each leg of their tri-
angular voyage and carry freight at Il
minimum price. for there is always
competition among the tramp steam
ers. and the lowest bidder gets the
freight.
Now. competition is obnoxious not
only to the ruling powers at Washing
ton. but also to the patriotic owners
of American ships who have not as yet
received the long expected rewards for
their big contributions to the Repub-
lican campaign fund in 1896 and since.
Although there are not nearly enough
ships flying the American flag between
here and the Philippines to carry the
freight now offered. vet these ships
are asking for Il monopoly of this
trade Should they obtain it freight
rates from the Philippines will 90 up
greatly. In the opinion of eX-Secretary
of War Root and of the present Secre-
tary. Mr. Taft, rates will go up 100 or
200 per cent.
Under these circumstances much of
the freight now brought directly from
Manila and coming in at the lower
rates of duty will probably be import
ed through other countries and will
pay fun rates of duty. These bills.
therefore. will to Il large extent nullify
the benefits of the present low tariff
arrangement.
But no matter how great the mOnOp-
oily or how great the injury done to our
business interests the shipping people
will probably get what they want. The
Republican party helps those who help
themselves if they have shown their
generosity when the contribution box
was on its rounds.
BYRON W. HOLT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

workers have finally decided to accept
reductions in wages averaging from
12IA to Is per cent. 1t says these re-
auctions are not radical enough to start
up the fires in many OF the numerous
idle plants and intimateS that further
reductions must be made SOON.
Another article in this same journal
IS entitled National Factories All
Idle" The National Glass Company is
the backbone of the flint glass trust
Its eight plants employ about 1000
workers. The trust is attempting to
make its shops nonunion. and as the
glass business is now very dull it will
probably be successful.
The glass factories of the country
have been running not to exceed two
thirds of the time during the last year.
If protection brings prosperity. why is
this industry so in the dumps? High
tariffs compel the people to pay two
prices for glass. Do they help the
workers?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
Personal Conviction and Public Duty

1t - not safe To guess from Il read
ing OF mans public utterauces what
he will do under any set of circum-
stances. There j. Gov. Nardaman. of
Mississippi. a. an illustration in point.
y short time ago IN his inaugural add
dress he Stated he did not want any
more money wasted on the alleged
education Of the negro in Mi>siSsippi.
Education had spoiled the negro. he
said. aud il was time to put a stop To
this foolis hnc~S. Gov. Nar,laman was
then ~ei down a. being the foe of the
negro under any and all circum-
stances.
Now We find the same governor
making long trip and taking a
militia company with him to save a
negro from the stake Even railroad
wrecks did not stop him. and he re-
manned awake all of night In urge
an engineer to faster speed over a
poor piece IF railroad track. The gov
ernoT got ON the spot in time To save
the negro. and did IL.
Coy. Nardaman knows the differ
euce between his own convictions and
his duty 10 his commonwealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

1t is now reported that the late
Senator Mark Hanna'S estate fuotS up
close to $7.OOO.OOO. The inventory was
filed With the probate court and the
total footed up To that amount. This
j. a departure from the general rule.
for usually Il mans holdings shrink
largely when they fall under the scru-
tiny of the courts. Senator Hanna :
stock in the street railways of Cleve-
land alone amounted To S2.OOO,00O. Mr..
Hanna was a thrifty man who made
money rapidly. and he knew how to
lake care of il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

Here j. an accurate comparison of
the governments of Russia and Japan:
Russia has an autocratic government
of the most antique form of de>pot-
ism. NO religious liberty. no freedom
OF speech. no ballot. no public school
system. 10 congress or other lcgiSla-
tive body. no constitution. no tulpr-
anrc Of progress in any form and only
Il Thin veneer Of civilization. In Japan
there i constitutional government.
absolute freedom of religious belief.
freedom of speech. Il system nf com
mon schools and public education a,
good a. that in cur own land. the bal
lot. "a wise ana honest judicial admin
i~iration. a broad. Well-balance3 and
modern system Of government and Il
high type of civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
CHA p. Railway Rates

LOW one-way rates to number of
points in North Dakota and Canadian
Northwest March I. s. Is. - and %.
Low one way and round-trip tickets
on sale 10 a number of oints in the
west. south and southwest March l
and -.
Very low one-way rates TO points
in California. Arizona. Oregon. Wash
ingJon. Idaho and Montana every day
from March to April 80. The only
line running through tourist as well
as Pullman cars from Rock Island TO
California.
Call at city ticket Office, 1929 Second
avenue. for fun information or print
ed matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
Glass Industry in a Bad Way

The highly protected glass industries
ar having their own troubles during
these Dingley tariff days Although
the ,'utics on most kinds of glass will
ave., -,V-;7ly 100 per cent yet they
nre not high enough TO insure prosperi-
". and nearly all branches of the glass
Industry are now experiencing hard
times.
2 1.-The National Glass Budget Of Feb.
/. so tells US that the. window glass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

\ day CT two before the funeral of
Senator Hanna Postmaster Emerson.
of Clcveland, received by mail from
{. j. johnson. of GTeenVilie. Texas. Il
small piece Cf Grape which had been
worn on several notable occasions. Ii
j. part Of he first that came out on
the arm! of the Potomac and was
worn Il; the funerals cf Lincoln.
Grant. Garfield. Logan ana several
minnr celebrities. The knot in the
Grape has never been united. Post
master Emerson wore il at the Hanna
funeyal and then sent it back to its
owner i'm Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
InfAmmatory Rheumatism Cured

William Shaffer, a brakeman of Dem
nison. Ohio. was confined to his bed
for several weeks with iTfiammatOry
rheumatism. Il used many remedies"
he says. Finally l sent to McCaw's
drug store for bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. at which time I was
unable to use hand OF foot, and in
one weeks time was able to 90 to
work as happy as u clam" For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
COUNTY TEMPLE.
transfers

March 2.-Fred Il. Young to Eva
Schofield. 40 feet lots and /. Seuss'
subdir-. lot Is, nw14. Sw4, nwA. 5, Il,
ks. $1,000.
William jackson ana G. NJ. Babcock
to Herman Carlson, lot IA. block 4,
Wheelock Fifteenth street add, Mo
line, $3.50
{. II. Pope 10 Fritz Heine, lot l,
block $50. East Moline. $3.50.
Andrew Walker to u. NJ. Foster. lot
!. se4. %. Il. 5w. $4,000.
W. A. Darling to Margaret Kane,
lot /. block 70. hicago or Lower add,
Rock Island. $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

$3.50 Peoria to Houston and san
Antonio. Texas. and return. and all
intermediate points, Tuesday, March
1 and -. Via Illinois Central railroad
days from date of sale; stop-Overs al
lowed ON route. Don't miss this OPP
portuniiy to see the south. Splendid
service. Write or call on Us for full
information. City ticket office. 329
Main street. Peoria; phone $50. G.. y.
Smith, commercial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
ODe-Way Settlers Rates to North and
south Dakotas SI4.

The C.. NJ. & st. p. railway Will sell
one-way settlers tickets To points in
North and South Dakota at rate OF
S14. Children of half-rate age at one
half of the above rate. Dates of sale.
March /. :. Is, -. 20 and April ), u,
10 and 20, 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

Every success scored 10y Coy. Yates
at the primaries j. but another proof
of the great and perniciGuS power of
Il one-man machine in state where
large public institutions are numer-
aus. That system defeats the viii of
the people and mismanageS the insti-
tution-.- keobuk Constitution-Demo
crat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
Raw OF InlIamed Lungs.

Yield rapidly 10 the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneumon-
ia and consumption from a herd Geld
settled on the lungs. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

Gen. Charles Dick was 10 sooner
elected To succeed Marcus Hanna Than
hr proclaimed his loyalty to Presi-
dent Roosevelt Dick evidently felt
that he had better get in line quick if
he wanted 10 live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week weekly,
per year In advance.
AL communications of argumentative
Character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication No
SUCH articles viii be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
seip IN Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

Brilliant victory i ours. Oh. how
the .Iaps Viii envy u now. We have
defeated and slaughtered a band of
desperate natives in the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

Daniel ~rully. vino made many mil.
lions out Of cotton. has been elected
member of the Chicago board of
trade. Those Chicago fellows always
have both eyes open for business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at l634 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED at
he postofnce as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03
THURSDAY, March 3. 1904.

Who started the report about this
being soft weather?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-03

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
Lunatic Kills His Wife and Brother
In-Law and Himself Is Killed
By Sherif's Posse.

Hartsville, Dec. 3.-Madison James,
a farmer living about five miles from
this place in the Kelleytown section,
shot and killed his wife last night,
murdered his brother-in-law, Mr.. Sid
Kelley, this morning about 9 o'clock
and was himself shot to death about
i o'clock this afternoon after an all
day fight by sherif's posse. James
is a man about 5o> years of age and
heretofore a pcaceable, inofenslve
man.
Two years ago he was sent to the
asylum at Columbia and had been
discharged and returned home only
about seven weeks ago.
Nothing is known OF the events
leading up 10 the killing of his wife
last night, except that James had
threatened to kill his w!fe's mother
yesterday afternoon. Why this
threat did not impress her son, Mr..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06
JACKSON'S GRANDSON.
President Roosevelt Promises That
He Will Give Hin Appointment
At West Point.

A recent dispatch from Washing
ton says:
among the callers at the White
House this morning were Represen-
tatives Lon Livingston, Of the At
lanta district and Prof. w. c. E.
Woodard, OF the Georgia Military
academy. The object of their mis-
sion was to request the president to
appoint Stonewall Jackson Christian,
grandson Of the great southern SOL
der. to a cadetship at West Point,
within the gift of the chef executive.
"When the proposition was first
made to the president he said his rule
had been to reserve these appoint
ments for the sons of men who had
served in the United States army.
"When the president was informed
that the young man was grandson
of the famous southern general,
Stonewall Jackson. and also one OF
the brightest students at the Geor-
gia Military academy, College Park,
the situation appealed to him in an
entirely new light. During the con-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

versation that ensued the military
career and the high moral character
of the lamented Stonewall Jackson
was briefly reviewed. So deeply was
the president impressed with the sub
iect as presented he remarked: so it
has been the practice to give this
class of appointments to the sons OF
army officers only, but l am going
to make an exception in this case. If
I can place the name of Stonewall
Jackson in the army register . am
going to do it: l do not do it for
Georgia alone, but I do it for the en-
tire south
AT the same time the president
took. occasion to state that he pro-
posed to give two West Point ap-
pointments to Georgia. The other,
he said. would be given to the son OF
Harry StiIlwell Edwards, the present
postmaster at Macon. 1t was Mr.,
Edwards who seconded the nomina-
ton of President Roosevelt at the
republican national convention on be-
half of the republicans of the south.
Later in the day. wnen several
democratic congressman from Ala
bama, Tennessee and Louisiana called
upon the president to pay their re-
spects, the president referred with
pride to the fact that'he had decided
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06
THE EUTAWVILLE CASE.
Preliminary Hearing, Under Order
Of Judge Townsend, Will Be
Held Tomorrcv.

Judge Townsend signed an order
in Charleston requiring Magistrate \.
T. Mccoy to hold preliminary ex-
animation in the Eutawville lynchlng
case on Wednesday next, December
!. The order was passed after hear
ing the return TO the rule issued by
Judge Townsend on last Saturday,
and the hearing will take place at
Judge McCoy's office, at BoWyer,
Berkeley county, unless some other
place, more convenient to counsel and
witnesses, can be agreed upon.
Solicitor Hildebrand presented the
return of Magistrate Mccoy, and OBJ
jected to an order for preliminary
on the ground that the magistrate
was without jurisdiction of the defen-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06
White Farmer Killed.

Jacksonville, Fla, December g.
Tohn Pirt1nmer. a prominent and in
tluertial farmer, living few miles
northwest of this city, was instant
lv killed on Wednesday night BY al
unknown assassin. At the time OF
the murder Mr.. Plummer was sitting
on the front porch of his residence
playing a violin, and near him was
one OF his farm hands. The crack
of a gun was heard and Mr.. Plum
mer fell to the floor, expiring in few
moments.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06
Burned to Death.

Pickens, December 2.-The little
1S-nonths-old daughter of Charlie
Hobson. who lives two miles from
Pickens. was burned to death yester-
dav morning. The father was bad
" burned in attempting to rescue the
child. The family were out early
picking cotton and the child's cloth
ing caught from fire that had been
built in the field.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

Sid Kelley, who is very fearless and
careful man, is not known. At all
events he shot his wife to death in
the early part of last night and the
other inmates of the house, his wlfe's
mother and his two half-grown chill
dren, fed at once.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

'Tis 56 inches wide, comes in Grey,
Brown, Blue and Black.
Jappo Cloth for Ladies and Childrens
Suits; heavy and needs no Lining, 80
cents yd. Our Competitors will need
Ice under their feet to stand the Hot
Shot Price-Cutting at Newberry's
Cheapest Store----'Tis the Cute Store
that sells Dress Goods.
5 Bolts Serge, in Blue and Black, full
81 by 81 inches wide; worth 81. 90 yard,
this week we sell you Skirt Wearers,
one and all, at 50 cents yard.
Bolts very extra heavy Skirt Mate
rial, every yd weighs pounds and worth
s1.5o yd. The price cutting gets hot
ter, this one, the yard, IS cents.
Is Bolts Broken Plaid Skirt Goods
Walk in and buy what you want at 10
cents yd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

to appoint the grandson of Gen.
Stonewall Jackson a cadet at West
Point"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

Prop yourself Boys! The Heavy
Hitter and Price-Cutter has broken
loose in The Cash Store.
1000 yds. Broad Cloath, and it's sty-
lish too, the S1.oo value, 81 inches wide,
in Black, Blue, Grey, Tan and Garnet;
one busy week offering Price, 59cts. yd.
1000 yds. Sponged and Shrunk Broad
Cloth, the kind that's offered you all
over Newberry, at from S1.25 to so
yd. Buy it six long days, as much as
you want, 7o cts. yard.
5ooyds. 81. 50 Gilsey Suiting, 54inch-
es wide, and won't rub up to bring you
rain or shine The price, IS cts. yd.
700 Bolts fine Double Width Dress
Goods in P1aids, Stripes, Broken Plaids,
Mixtures, and worth up to S1.oo yard,
great days, the Hot Shot Price, 80 cts.
yard
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

Waistings to waste; prices to suit ALL
Capes, Jackets and Furs.
Ten days ago, the Wires brought us
the Message rom Cloak Manufacturer:
"Could you use 100 Fine Jackets made
Ior an Atlanta House," To cut 500,
we made an offer; they are hare; our
offer was accepted; you can take your
choice. Be1ted Back, i'll Biz *, lBlue
and Tpn, this week, S4.95.
100 fine $500 Furs, to close this week
at S3.9S.
50 fine $500 Furs to close this week
at s.. .o8.
800 Capes to close eS cents each.
300 yds. good, heavy, red, twilled
Flannel, any merchant would be proud
to offer It at 2oc. yd. To send hot shot
home we say 12hc. yd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

dants, who are still confined in the
state peritentiary, and on the ground
that they had an adequate remedy at
law in habeas corpus.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-06

1000 Undershirts, good and heavy,
ISc.
Blankets! Blankets ! Blankets!
We have sold more Blankets this fall
than all the other stores in Newberry
combined, because we sell S. all wool
Blankets at S2.S9.
800 good heavy Blankets 79c.
200 good heavy blankets 9S cents.
Keep warm by buying at The Cash
Store.
10000 yds. standard Calicoes. Your
choice of the pile 5I8c. yd.
1000 yds. heavy Bed Ticking &c. yd.
1000 yds. Canton Flannel 15c. yd.
Hitch your horse to your ne1ghbor's
wagon and bring all your family to New
berry's greatest Dress and Dry Goods
Store. IT'S
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
IN THE BERKSHIRES.
AUTUMN Scenery Enjoyed By Many
Persons.

Lenox, Oct l. (SpectaD-There were two IN
teresting runs this week by the Berkshire Hunt
Club. and the series viii be continued on Tues
day and Friday mornings throughout the
month. On Friday the run was to StOckbridge,
where Mrs. Oscar Iasigf served a breakfast at
her country place. Miss Nora Iasigi, member
of the club. assisted Mrs. Iasgi in entertaining
the riders. In the Tuesday the first acct
dent OF the fall happened on William D. Sloane's
farm, when whip of the pack was thrown and
fractured his leg 1t is possible that one Of the
final runs Will be in the direction of Pittsfeld
and win be followed by breakfast at one Of the
Lenox hotels.
The sale Of the Fanny KembIe Butler property
this week by Mrs. Ellen Thomson 10 George r.
Bull, Of Lenox. excited much interest The
property had been held for some years following
Mrs Thomson's removal from Lenox. and as IT
adjoins the country places of Charles Lanier and
Mrs Joseph NJ. White, of New-Yorl1, it was one
of the most desirable building lots about Lenox.
There are twenty acres in the property.
Thursday evening Lenox cottagers had the
pleasure OF hearing Miss Josephine Durand the
daughter of the British Ambassador, in a song
recital in Trinity parish house for the benefit
of the Trinity choir Nearly all of the cottagers
were present. Miss Rosamond Dixey. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Richard c. Dixey: Herbert G.
Dering, second secretary of the British En-
bassy, and James Barnes. of New-York, also
assisted in the concert Miss Durand sang
Thome's "Lifes Story and Needhams Harvest
Slumber Song" Mr.. Dering played a number
of his own compositions. and Mr.. Barnes gave
q solo and a reading.
Mrs. A c. Kingsland. Of New-York gave a
large entertainment on Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothee Adamowski, Of Boston.
who were in Lenox. went to Boston this week
At Home Farm. Thursday. d daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer NJ Singer. Of
New-York. Mr.. and Mrs Singer came TO Lenox
on their honeymoon, and were so delighted with
the town that they have lived here continuously
since. Later in the autumn they Will go to New
York. where they have taken house.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Alexander. Of New
New-York tribune., 1904-10-16
THE TO SEE JUPITER.
On October Is Many Telescopes viii
Be tined at Hin.

Jl2iters enormous size. exceeding that ef an
the other planets together and broad double ban5s
sirlrS MS huge frame Justly ertitIe him to rhe
-t7rl1ctl'n or the BeI-ed Giant OF our svsts-,
SAYS z y Howard in The FortnfghtIy Review
No heavenly body that ador1s our eveninz sIvr
except the moon and. at times Venus can cor,-
pare IN glowing splendor with this ulagniac.ns
orb. whose diameter IS eleven times greater thar
the sarth's
"on October Is. 1874. Jupiter viii cuIr.iuat. n,
his orlancy. for he is then in oppcsir.ons the "A
~ t1e opposite quarter OF the heavens rom th,.
sun with the earth in straight line between eh,.
two. This EXCEPTIONALLY favorabIe position for o.
servauon recurs once only in twelve years Fo--
many long nights he VIII present to Us his f1i
round face, Sur-Ised with radiance 50 per os5It
brighter than he shows when he Is in the surf-a-
opposltt0n his place In Jhs heavens win be ~ ths
Ares, and he VIII remain above the horizon ens
Wlo-e night, from sunset to sunrise.
80 rare an opportunity for ulinULsIy
the giants FEATURES viii not be lost AstrouOussr =
n every country equipped with the best OuSIcaI
instruments mechanical skill has Constructed yiil
lnrerrogaIe the Eunike planet as to his phTrcaI
constitution and condition II may reasonably -
hoped rhaC they viii succeed N UuravellinES 6rs
rnysrery which Stl.l shrOUGs the peculiar fsac.rs
called the Great Red spot a phenomenon ehar
FOR years has been the wonder Of the astrouo1si-s
Ure, resting upon a solid foundation: or IA A. a.
floating mass OF Serni-rUid matter held eOae<~1s
by some. as yer. unrscognizsd force2 SIN raI.aa.