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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
SHIFT IN NEW YORK FIGHT.
All Legislators to Confer on Speaker
shin.

ship.
New York, Dec. 21.-An important
move in the contest for the speaker
ship Of the New York state assem-
bly, was made when, after conference
which included some Of those opposed
to the candidacy Of J. w. Wadsworth,
Jr., 1t was decided to call conference
of all republican members of the as
aembly, to be held in this city on Fri
day.
Though Mr. Wadsworth was not con-
suited, friends of 3. A. Merritt, Jr., al
so a candidate for the speakership, said
that the call would include the adher-
ents Of both camps, and that it was
intended to get the members together
for an expression Of their views on the
action of Governor Higgins in sup
porting Mr.: Wadsworth and as to the
other candidates.
Another interesting feature was a
statement that Assemblyman James T.
Rogers, the majority leader Of the as
sembly, is considering whether again
to announce himself as a candidate for
speaker. Mr. Rogers withdrew from
his candidacy for speaker when Cover
nor Higgins came out in favor Of Mr.
Wadsworth.
Mr.. Merritt made public a statement
last night in which he criticised Gov
ernor Higgins action, declaring that
the governor has undertaken to die
tate and make the choice of speaker
not an act of the legislative body but
matter of appointment. No disclaim-
er on his part of an intention to set
himself up as a political boss counts
anything against the positive course
he has taken."e
Senator Malby, who is tor Mr.. iMer-
ritt, said:
while do not intend to reflect on
the ability of Governor Higgins, 1
know of no reason why he should as
sumo divine right to dictate to any
body"
Former Governor Odell said he knew
of no previous instance of governor
trying to name the speaker of the as
sembly.
j. Sloat Fassett said:
"Wadsworth is ele1ed Odell is
beaten. That is the whole story in a
few words.
Roosevelt Has No Candidate.
Washington, Dec. 21-For several
weeks President Roosevelt has been
discussing with prominent New York
republicans the speakership situation
in that state. The president has made
it plain to all those with whom he has
talked that his desire is that that shall
be done which will best promote the
interests of the state.
A day or two ago the candidacy of
sssentblyman James w. Wadsworth
Jr., for the speakership was announce
and an impression was conveyed tina
Mr.. Wadswerth was the president
candidate. This impression doubtless
was due partly to the knowledge this
Mr.. Wadsworth last Saturday was
guest of the president at luncheon. II
an be said with accuracy that ths
president WIS as nri,ch SURPRISED -
anybody could have been when he saw
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Preparations for Big Time at Web
ster City, Dec. 81.
Special to Times Republican.

Preparations for Big Time at Web
ster City, Dec. 81.
Special to Times Republican. Z.
q Webster city, Dec. 21.-On Sunday,
December 81, the knights of Column
shus Of this city will have an important
meeting In this city. On that day It
Is the intention OF tfle oraefsto initiate
IA class of fifty new members in the
order, the candidates being from this
city and many Of the surrounding cit
les. q
Extensive preparations are being
made for the occasion. Many prom
inent men in Catholic church circles
will be present and delegations are ex-
pected from many cities OF the state,
wherein lodges Of the order are main
tained.
Delegations from Waterloo, Mar
gshalltown,, Fort Dodge, Mason City
Boone and many of the smaller cities
will be here, and Mon. Lehman Of Fort
Dodge is on the program. The work
of the day will begin by the members
of the order gathering at the hotel at
9 o'clock and marching to the church
in body. After the services at the
church will be the initiatory ceremon-
les, and banquet will end the days
meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
HENDRICKS WITNESS
Gives List Of Employees and Salaries
to Insurance Investigating Commit
tee-Tells Of Workings Of the State
Insurance Department.

New York, Dec. 21.-Francis Hem
bricks, superintendent of the state in
surance department., was witness be-
fore the insurance Investigating COM
mittee today. He presented the list
of employees in his Office giving the
salary of each. Among the employees
is Kate Hendricks, his niece, as
confidential clerk, with a salary Of
$500 year. Three appointments as
special examiners by Hendricks, were
gone into Hendricks said they were
appointed on the highest recommends
tions. Senator Platt recommended
two of them. IOf the appraisers APP
pointed, one was recommended by ex-
Governor Odell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
PAGE ONE.

reiegrarhio News.
New York Republicans In Row.
Odell Accused President Roosevelt.
Whites Power Put to Test.
Revolutionary Struggle Begun.
Big Roads Abandon Rebate Giving.
Black Hawk Not After Birdsall.
The Insurance Investigation.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lowe News.
Travelling Men in Controversy.
Indiaras at the University.
Search for Hidden Gold.
Echo Of the Sibley Murder Case.
Gas In Farm Houses.
Fatal Accident in Iowa Mine.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
The F'ulse Of Prosperity.
A Case of Hyperaesthesia.
Reform in the Consular Service.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Farmers Column.
PAGE FIVE
The Rise of Thomas f. Ryan.
Miscellaneous News.
'tThe Wings of the Morning"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
local hlews.
Schools to Observe Christmas.
Vaca ton Begins Tomorrow.
Where the Teachers Go.
: Canvass for New Members Begun.
Wootlmen Initiate Seventy.
Much Trouble at St. Anthony.
To Deepen River Channel.
The city Field
PAGE EIGHT.
Wheat Ruled Weak.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Live Stock Market.
Packers Buy Ranges in West.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
Big IRON ORE DEAL CONCLUDED.
w. p. Snyder Of Pittsburs Gets SIS,
100000 Oliver Interests.

Pittsburg, Dec. 21.-Probably ths
largest ore deal consummated in tn.
iron trade in recent years, which IN :
wolves between s5o,oo0,o0o and 75,0oo,-
900, was concluded yesterday by W. r.
SNYDER, who took over the oliver in
terests in the Shenango Furnace com :
pany and other properties, which In
clude 52,000,0GO tons: of iron ore.
Mr. Snyder has been associated With
the Oliver interests under the firri
name of w. P. Snyder & Co. He takes
over the Oliver interests in the Shen-
ango company's mine in the Mesaba
range, ST. Louis county, Minnesota,
which approXin1ates 41,000,00O tons OF
ore; a 12,O00,o ,o00-ton mine in the MAJ
quette range Dixon county, Michigan,
and several other properties.
James B. Oliver, one of the principal
holders in the Oliver interests, died
three weeks ago and the sale bears on
the settlement of his estate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21

by like demand by the Manufacture
ers' Association, the Young Mems Bus
mess Association, and the Terre,Haute
Literary Club, composed of leading pro-
fessional men of the city.
The mayor laughs at the suggestion
of impeachment, and says he will car
ry out his policy. One newspaper,
which supported him, assails him, anet
the other, which denounced him for
permitting violation of the law, has
remained silent on the closed hour
question.
The mayor has strong backing be-
side the liquor interests, but which
does not figure in the newspapers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
FAVOR ARMED REVOLT.

Moscow Workmen Mest--Ail Available
Troops Modified There.
london, Dec. PA. dispatch from
st. Petersburg says that numerous
meetings Of worlnnen at Moscow, in
Guiding the engineers and Postal Tele-
graipt employees, have declared in favor
Of an armed revolt. ALI available
troops have been modified and guns
have been placed In position before
AAe law courts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
Rich Denver stoekm.n shot.

Denver, Col, Dec. 21.-William J.
Wilson, wealthy stockman. was shot
and killed yesterday afternoon by
"Buttermilk" Hensley a former cows
boy, who then shot and killed him.
SELF
Hensley, who had been in the EN-.
ploy Of Wilson at intervals for twan-
ty years. claimed when both were poor
some land which formed the nucleus of
the farmers fortune.
The men met on the stairs at the
Lewiston hotel. and after few words
Hensley began firing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
Public Owned Pencil. : Peril.

Topeka, Dec. 21.-An investigation BY
the state board Of health. disclosed that
an epidemic of diphtheria at Yates
Center was caused by public owners.
ship Of lead pencils.
The school board buys pencils for the
pupils and these are gathered up each
night and distributed in the morning.
One child contracted diphtheria, ana
in a few days the disease was COM
municated to fifty pupils by means ofI
the pencils.
The state board has ordered the pen-
cils destroyed and the system abolish
ed,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
MOSCOW IN DARKNESS.
Strike Leaders Boast That Strike VIII,
NJ anaEasssaaaA l,aAa .akiosa

Strike Leaders Boast 1'hat Strike Will
70 Transformed Into Revolution.
ST. Petersburg, Dec. 21.-According
TO information received during the
night from MOSCOW, that city was in d
state. Of great excitement yesterday.
The inhabitants We're scurrying about
buying supplies, candles, ETC., stores
were boarded up, and u great majority
OF the factories and mills were closed.
The Postal Telegraph offices were
again closed. Last night Moscow was
In darkness. The strike leaders at
MOSCOW are boasting that the strike
will be transformed into an armed
revolution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
START TRAINS CHRISTMAS.
Newton e Northwestern Announce
Completion Of Extension.

Completion Of Extension.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Dec. 21.-Today the Newton
Il Northwestern Railway company an
lnounced that the line from Goddard to
Colfax would be completed, nicely ball
lasted and surfaced and trains running
into Colfax on Christmas day. The
workmen have been busy for the past
several weeks on this four miles Of
track and when finished will have as
good a short line as there is in the
state
The Newton & Northwestern com
pany will have change in the time
table with the completion of this spur
Of track. The morning passenger viii
90 north from Boone at 9:42 and ths
9fternoon passenger to Newton anf
rolfax will pass through Boone a
40 o'clock Colfax will be reached 9
40 o'clock. two hours ride from
a,,a ,vt'''n''. INV annovtng DELAYS n
changes. The Newton & Northwestern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
MONEY LOST in WRECK FIRE.
Currency Destroyed and Gold Melted
on Santa Ee Car.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. q. - Besides
the loss of life in the Santa Fe train
wreck at Lang, Kan, Tuesday, there
was about $4,000 in gold and $4,000 in
currency destroyed by the express car
attached to the train taking fire. One
estimate places the value of the prec-
ious stones and money at s50.000.
"There is no doubt but that it will
be fully six months before the entire
loss of the express company is known"
said d. T. Mervine local manager OF
the Wells Fargo Express Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
SHAW ON CANAL BONDS

Secretary OF the Treasury Says No
Immediate Issue Of Bonds Will Be
! Made, as He Regards The Present
Time as unfavorabIe for Such Ac-
ton.
Washington, Dec. 21.-secretary
Shaw today authorized the follow ing
statement: Although the Penslma
canal bill which. has just passed con-
gress, perfected legislation relating; to
the salesof Panama bonds, and makes
it possible to issue them at any tine.
the treasury department does not con-
template Immediate issue. The aporo-
nriatipn for the Panama canal, which
has just been made by congress, is
coupled with provision that the mon
ey paid out the treasury for such lour-
nose NAV be reimbursed from the pro-
.ceeds Of bonds thereafter sold. This
provision permits the secretary to
choose his own time for issuing bends.
At present, conditions for an issue are
not so favorable as they are likely to
be later on. Immediate sale would
withdraw money from the channels Of
trade where it now needed to the
amount of the issue. Present ce'ndi-
tions are such as to make such absorp-
ton, undesirable. Moreover, the recent
,refunding operations of the trea sury
have resulted in the creation of s53,-
OOO.0 900 new per cent consols of 1880.
OF this sum over $4OO00,000 have been
taken by national banks, so the de-
mand on the part of the banks Tor 2
per cent bonds to secure their cir;ula-
tion has tbeen satisfied for the time be-
ing.
"Other reasons also exist for defer
ring the issue The treasury is well
supplied with funds, and the interest
on bonds can be saved by postpone
ment.
.uThe appropriation just made by
congress for the Panama canal g an
emergency appropriation, and the total
amount actually needed to meet dis
bursements for the canal during; the
balance Of the fiscal year cannot now
be definitely stated. Additional infor-
nation on this point will be available
later in the present session Of congress
and will enable the secretary Of the
treasury to determine to better advan-
tage the amount of bonds to be sold in
the first ISSUE"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
PANIC in a TUNNEL.

Workmen Thought East River Waai
Coming in Upon Them.
New York, Dec 21.-Deep under
East river today panic occurred In
which five worlnnen were injured,
three seriously. The men Thought the
river was coming in on top OF them.
when some scaffolding near the root
OF the tunnel suddenly collapsed wtth-
out any apparent reason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
REPORT wALTER SCOTT SLAIN
Rumors From Death Valley Say Es-
centric Miner Was Murdered.


centric Miner Was Murdered.
Los Angeles. Dec. 21.--Walter Scot
the Death Valley miner, whose run
across the continent a few months atso
So. &c. .,p:G lrd hrd hrd hrd hrd hl'd
gained him notoriety, is believed to
have been slain in the Funeral Moua-
tains near his secret mine. The dis
trict one of the widest in the West.
Reports from Bullfrog says that
Slim" SCOTS mule, dashed Nriderless
into Bennett Wells. Blood was on the
saddle, and the horn had beenn pierced
by q bullet. Rol King, Of this city,
SCOTS confidential adviser, says he
believes Scott is alive. Today he Of
fered a reward of $1,000 for the re-
covery Of SCOTS body il he is dead.
The story from Bullfrog is that two
men. said to be enemies OF Scott, fol-S
lowed him when he left for his nine,
leaving word that they would "get
him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
LARGE STEAMER AFlRE

Life Saving Crews Leave Atlantic
City, N. j., to Assist Unknown Vessel
Atlantic City, N. J., Dec. 21-A
large unknown steamer is on fire about
five miles off from this city. The ves-
sci is drifting toward the city. Two
life saving crews have gone to her as
sistance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
FITZ BADLY WHIPPED
Knocked Out in the Thirteenth Round
In His Fight With o'srien- Gate
Receipts, are $4,000, sixty Per Gent
Goirs 70 the Fighters.

0OtU0s ~ sssS y - - -
San Francisco, Dec. 2l.--rhe gate re-
ceipts OF the Fitzsimmons- o 'Brien fight
last night were SIC, ,407. OF this sum
60 per cent went to the fighters, the
winner receiving Is per cent and the
loser rs per cent.
When Robert F'itzsimmons and
"Phila delphia" Jack O'Brien entered the
ring at Mechanics Pavilion. to battle
for the light heavy weight l1onors, o.
Brien was favorite in the betting at 10
to 8. Fitzsimmons had been favorite
until in the afternoon when the odds
were even. O'Brien money came in
such quantities that just before the
battle, opened he was decided favorite.
Fight by Rounds.
The men fought at catch weights.
O'Briens weight was given at 165, and
Fitzsimmons at 1853. In the first
round not more than four blows were
exchanged, O'Brien contented himself
with dancing about, with Fitzsimmons
following. but seldom attempting to
land.
O'I,rien had the best Of the fight from
start to finish and repeatedly sent F1tz
to the floor.
In the ninth round Fitz's face pre-
sented a bloody sight. Jack, after
hooking a terrific right to the jaw, fol-
lowed with two wicked uppercuts, and
as the bell rang nearly raised Fftz Off
the floor with right hook to the
jaw.
In the thirteenth in a mix up, Fitz
suddenly drove terrible right to the
body and a terrific hook to the face.
Jack however, retaliated with a hard
left uppercut to the jaw. Bob plant
ed hard left to the body and they
mixed, both landing right and left
blows over the heart.
AS Fitz went to his corner he sud-
denly collapsed, falling to the floor.
Blood flowed from his mouth and nose
and IL was seen that he was badly
hurt, A doctor was hastily summoned.
Bob was able to rise, unassisted short
ly afterward, and left the ring. It
appeared that he was seized with
sudden fainting fit and hemorrhage, as
his seconds worked over him to get
him in condition for the next round.
The ,e was nothing to indicate that Fitz
was in distress when he took his seat
after the thirteenth round had expired.
Whom Referee Graney saw Bob's con-
ditinn, he Immediately awarded the
contest to O'Brien.
Fitz told Graney that OBrien hit
him in the stomach, and as he made
the statement his head sank, the ref
cree announced the decision and Fitz
slip oed to the floor and lay prostrate
In the ring A doctor was called and
FYtz revived but the fght was over.
and with the assistance OF seconds, he
left the ring He announced that he
had done his best and that 1t was his
last fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
STORM SWEEPS COASTS

Grave Fears For Small Vessels Caught
In Its Course on the Atlantic.
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 21-virginia and
North Carolina coasts last night ana
this morning was swept by one Of the
most severe storms Of the present
year, which is supposed to have
wrought great havoc at sea. Grave
fears are entertained for the small
vessels caught in its course.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
FlrzslMMoNs FoRsAkEs RING.
Failure in Boxing Contest induces Him
20 Return TO the STAGE.

SIAN Francisco, Dec. 21.-As the re-
suit Of his unsuccessful glove contest
wi i, Jack" O'Brien last night. Robert
Fl, zslmmons will return to the stage.
ani will not enter the ring. This morn
ins. he appeared to be little the worse
for the punishment he received last
nis,flt OBr4en has not yet decided
whom to meet next. The general opin-
ion IL that It will be Marvin Hart. z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
WERE MARRIED SECRETLY.
Harry Cotton, Base Ball Man, Pro.
claims Ames Girl As His Bride.

claims Ames Girl As His Bride.
Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Falls, Dec. M.-Harry Cotton.
the crack base ball man Of the Iowa
State college team, has just notified his
parents Of his secret marriage to Miss
Helen Dickerson, former Normal stu
dent and for the past year steno-
rapher in the botanical department at
Ames. The marriage was solemnized
early last summer. The news was a
complete surprise to the young peoples
friends. Cotton's parents expected
him home for the holidays, but did not
know that he would bring bride with
him. Cotton will be graduated from
the civil engineering department next
I1na
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
T.-p. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The weather.
Sun rises Dec. %, 7:21; sets. 4:37.
1owa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday; slightly colder in the east and
south tonight
Illinois - Threatening and slightly
colder tonight, with probably snow
flurries III the north and central; Fri
day, partly cloudy.
South Dakota-F'air tonight and FRI
day; cooler In the southwest and east
tonight.
Missouri-Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday; slightly colder in the east to-
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21

in the newspapers the announcement
Of Mr.. Wadsworth's candidacy.
The president knows that Mr.. Wads-
worth had no intention of being a cam
didate himself at the time of his visit
at the White House His candidacy
did not come about from any sugges-
ton made by the president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
uroe Imneaeh,nent Of Mavor.

TerreHaute. Ind, Dec. 21.-The ac-
ton of the Minister'S Association CALI
ing for the removal of Mayor Bidaman
by Impeachment for his signed request
to the police board to relax in the en-
lorcement Of the saloon law is followed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
MANY DIAMONDS IMPORTED.
Thirty-six Million Dollars Worth In
the Past Year.

Washington. Dec. 21.-A statement
issued today by the department of
commerce and labor says: Over thirty
six million dollars worth of diamonds
and other precious stones have been
imported into the United States dur
ing the present calendar year, which
lis by far the largest importation in
history Of country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
Franc. lakes Precautions

Paris Dec. PA cruiser detached
from the French squadron at Saigon is
now proceeding to Shanghai. Officials
say this is measure of precaution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
LAVA FLOWING INTO SEA.

Mount Matatutu in Samoan Island in
State of Eruption.
Honolulu. Dec. 21.-ikhe steamer Ven
tura arriving from Australia yesterday,
brought report that the eruption Of
Mount Matatutu, on the island of Sa-
vail. Samoan group. had increased to
such force that the mountain had been
piled up to 5000 feet. The lava has
covered thirty square miles and
stream Of lava twelve miles wide is
flowing into the ocean. The lava is be-
ing thrown 1000 feet high. The natives
have deserted the region.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
FAILED TO GET FIELDS.
Important Witness In Insurance In
vestigation Still Missing.

New York, Dec. 21.-Acting Presi-
dent Cromwell, of the Mutual Life In
surance Company announced yester-
day that the messenger whom former
President McCurdy sent to California
to look for Andrew C. Fields, had been
unable to find Fields and had returned
without information. 1t is understood
Cromwell and other officers of the
Mutual have given up hope Of bringing
Fields back to testify.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
HUGH WATT GUILTY.

Convicted Of Hiring Agents to Muir.
der His Wife.
London Dec. 21.-The trial Of Hugh
Watt, a former member Of parliament,
charged with melting hired agents to
murder his divorced wife, Julia Watt
and Sir Reginald Beaushamp, ended
today with verdict OF guilty Watt
was. sentenced to five years penal SER
vitalde.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
oskALoosA REVIVAL CLOSES.
In Three Weeks e57 Converts Were
Brought to the Altar.
Sracial To Times RenlIhlicau.

Brought to The Altar.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Dec. 21-Rev. L. M. VIII
liams, Of Fish, kill -on- the Hudson, N.
Y, closed his revival meetings at Cen
trail Methodist Episcopal church here
with love feast last evening. Rev.
Williams has brought 657 converts to
the altar in three weeks. This revival
was not a union affair, but was pro-
moted by the Methodists alone, of
whom the Rev. ]. w. Sommerville is
pastor. About $1,000 was raised. Mr..
Williams has been secured to conduct
the state Holiness campmeeting which
will be held in Oskaloosa next sum-
mer. Mr.. Williams began his career in
the Salvation Army and has but re-
Gently returned from Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-21
En'-~ Observation-Disclosures.

Fair and fearless, high class and on
tertaining, the best obtainabIe con-
stitute the mental pabulum set out
to make the 8.coIumn TER. good
paper for home reading.