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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Practical Observation.

The executive committee of the
Good Roads meeting in Chanute, jan
'uary 10, rode over the county in auto
mobiles and distributed advertising
matter. Incidentally they learned
something of the condition of the
roads.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Shocked the August Court.

"You fellows must realize the impor-
lance of this decision" was the Ian
guage of U. E. Crane, Holton attor-
ney, while addressing the supreme
court of the United States in Kansas
liquor case. Not since another distin-
guished Kansan made his appearance
before the same august tribunal in a
flannel shirt and hot weather coat has
the dignity of the supreme court been
more rudely shocked.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
New OIL Inspector.

Gov. Hoch appointed L. E. Hussey,
representative from Usage county, as
state oil inspector, to succeed M. G.
Kelly, whose term has expired. Hus-
sey will not take the job until the leg
islature adiourns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Gigantic Strike Alarms Germany.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE strike OF coal
miners which broke out yesterday is
the most formidable affair Of the kind
that Germany ever has had. The en-
peror has personally interviewed to
stop the great industrial upheaval.
Fully 100000 men are expected to be
idle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
100000 In Enough.

Senator Porter, of Crawford, intro
duced bill appropriating 100000 for
a building for the state manual train
ing school at Pittsburg. 1t was stated
that an appropriation of 100000 would
be asked for. Senator Porter says $780,
900 will do.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Little Wheat on Hand.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 17.-Reports
from $500 mills and elevators in Kan
sas, Nebraska and Oklahoma show g.
900 900 bushels of wheat on hand, as
compared with 100000 bushels last
year. The supply in farmers hands
is 26,4sO,OO0 bushels, or 10000 900 less
than last year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Would Guarantee Premiums.

The Kansas Stock Breeders associa-
ton will ask the legislature for $25, 1000
for state fair; also for a fund to
guarantee the paying Of premiums.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Injured Wife Forgnve.

Cherryvale has Good Citizenship
league that is aching for something to
do. 1t thought it had a little job in
which tar and feathers played an i'm
portant part a few days ago, but the
ill-treated wife interceded for her
worthless "other-half" and spoiled an
excellent opportunity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
A Gentle Hint to China.

Washington, Jan. 17.-China's atten-
ton has aglin been indirectly invited
by the American government to the
necessity for q faithful maintenance
Of her neutrality not only in her per-
sonal interest but In the interest Of
the worlds peace.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
State Depository Law.

1t is expected the state depository
bill will be passed soon. 1t already
has been introduced in the senate by
Senator Peck, of Cloud, and by Mr..
Goebel, of Miami, in the house. The
bill was drawn by a committee Of the
State Bankers association.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
NEW TRIAL FOR BURTON.
Supreme Court of United states ON
O Technically Gives the Knnsan
n Chance for Freedom.

Washington. Jan. 17.-In the case OF
Senator ]. r. Burton, of Kansas, the
supreme court of the United States
reversed the verdict Of the district
court for the Eastern district of Mis-
souri, upon the ground that the pay
ments to Burton were made in Wash
ington. The district court was there
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Thick Cont sayed Him.

N. Anderson. of Hoisington, was &C
cidentally shot while hunting. His
companion, Joseph Herly, was in the
bed of creek and shot up the bank
at a rabbit. Anderson was on the top
of the bank and received the full
charge The distance between them
and the fact that he wore a thick
hunting coat and saved Anderson from
dangerous injury. Several of the shot
were imbedded in the stock of his gun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19

read this) will be one OF the upfortu-
nate ones. Little or norisk need be run
if Peruna is kept in the house and at
the first appearance Of any symptom of
catarrh taken as directed on the bottle.
Peruna is safeguard, representative,
a specific, cure for all cases of catarrh,
acute and chronic, coughs, colds, con-
sumption, etc.
For free medical advice, address DR..
S. B. Hartman, President of The Hart
man Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
A PLAIN TALK
On a Plain Subject in Plain
Language.

The coming winter will cause ut least
one. half of the women to have catarrh,
colds, coughs, pneumonia or consump-
ton. Thousands of women will lose
their lives and tens of thousands will
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Fair WIN he Open Sunday.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 17.-It has been
decided to throw open the gates and
all exhibit buildings in the Lewis and
Clark exposition Sundays.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Accepted Minor Position.

d. Y. Wilson, Of Belleville, who made
the fight for chief clerk of the house
against Fred Knapp and lost, Is Mr..
Knapp's principal assistant.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Swine Breeders want Sanitation.

The State Swine Breeders associa-
ton held a meeting at Topeka and
elected the following officers: c. T.
Hutchinson, Smith Center, president;
l. D. Graham, Topeka, secretary and
treasurer. A committee to see that
the sanitary laws regarding live stock
were enforced was appointed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
Loolxed into q Gum.

Arrow Reinhart, IA years old, was
shot and killed at Columbus while
looking into the muzzle Of a gun sup
posed not to be loaded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19

acquire some Chronic all.
ment from which they will
never recover.
Unless.you take the nee
essary precautions, the
chances are that you (who
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-19
COLD on THE LUNGS THREATENS
TO BECOME SERIOUS.
Pe-ru-na Brings Speedy Relief.

Pe-ru-na Brings Speedy Relief.
Mrs. Il. E. Adams, Ex-President Pal.
metto Club, Of New Orleans, La, writes
from ITO Garfield Court, South Bend,
Ind, rs follows:
clam pleased to endorse Peruna, ~
Itook IL about q year ago and IL soon
brought mo relief from cold on my
lungs which threatened to be serious.
"The lungs were sore and infamed, ]
coughed q couple Of hours every night,
and felt that something must be done
before my lungs became affected.
"Peruna was suggested by some OF my
friends who had used 1t, and acting upon
their advice tried 1t and found that IL
was able to bring about a speedy cure.
You have my highest endorsement and
thanks for the good 1t did me-"
Sounding the Praises Of Pesuna.
Mrs. Frances Wilson, 80 Nelson st.,
Clinton, Mass, writes:
Had you seen me at the time OF my
illness and now, you would not wonder
that I take delight in sounding the
praises Of Peruna.
my ailment was q severe cold which
attacked the bronchial tubes and lungs.
"f followed yoqr special directions
and after using six bottles of Pernfs, ]
was on my feet again. Think Peruns
q wonderful medicine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17

She was Wisconsin girl OF more
than the usual share of this world
goods who became engaged 10 the man
from Maine. a civil engineer. whose
business was In the far west Com.
PEELED 20 separate soon after the en-.
gagemcnt. 1000 miles soon divided the
two lovers Business duties called the
man away. but frequent letters helped
10 shorten the months OF separation
Turning her attention 20 cooking, this
girl OF almost unlimited wealth soon
proved her devotion 10 her absent lover
by mastering the difficulties OF cook
Ing IN anticipation OF that happy time
when she should have home Of hcr
own TrIumphantly she wrote heT
lover. Il can make lemon pie, custard
pie and Washington pie all myself.
Then did this man from Maine and the
land OF orchards assert his loyalty "a
his home state most vigorously aud
back over the wires. 1000 miles away,
came this telegram. brief. but emphatic,
"Try applew-Lewiston Me- Journal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
STARTLING sronv.
orisooil Alleges Deals Between Employ.
ers and Labor Leaders.

Chicago. June Is.-John e. Driscoll
testified before the grand jury ana "a.
lated what he called the history n,
the dealings between employers and
union labor. Driscoll. who was for
merly secretary OF the Associated
Building Trades and Coal Owners, a.
ISOLATION. told how the coat team,tsrs
and coal team owners had made "a.
first Joint trade agreement. which nro-
Vided that the owners should emn,ov
only members OF the Coal Team.i.,.,
union and members OF the union shouId
work Ter no employer not member Of
ire Coal Team Owners association
The eject OF this agreement. the wit-
ness declared. was TO force every coal
wagon owner into the Coal Team Own.
ers' association and every coal wagon
driver into the Transfers union. The
owners behind this provision that bar
red union men from working for men
not members OF the association and pre.
vented union drivers from driving IN
dependent coal Wagons. raised the carr.
age rates OF coal from 30 cents 10 30
cents ton for short hauls and 10 as
high as 81 a ton for longer hauls
Driscoll took before the jury several
check books which, together with the
Cancelled checks be read to prove many
OF the charges made by him against
business men and other labor unions.
II was learned later that one OF the
statements made by Drlscoil 20 the Jury
was that President shea OF the Team
sters' union accepted $4,000 az the time
Of the stockyards strike last summer.
This strike began July ~. and lasted
nine weeks. About $4,000 men were
thrown out OF work and millions OF
dollars were lost by the packers In bus.
mess and by the men IN wages Ac-
cord'ns 90 Driscoll he went 10 shea
TO see II the teamsters coulc not be
preventedfrom going out on sympa-
thetlc strike. Shea r. said by Driscoli
10 have replied: 1T will cost $4,000
10 keep them az work" Driscoll de-
clared that he raised the money and
paid II To Shea, and that the labor lead
er was not able to prevent the men from
walking out.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17

uci repoal ne 3riftne policy which
Russian dlplorsAis followed before the
var. 60 decide what Russia wants and
act accNr1lnEiY
The Russ tureiis On thc necessity for
selecting the ae,cst men available "a
represent Russia 40 shc Washington
meeting. -sincr tssy uay have to con-
elude a ptacc uhich viii determine
for many years Russia's position IN the
FAR east
The BoursA Gazette demands that
men rsprcsenting new and not "old
Russia be sent
The latest news from the front In
dicatcs the rainy season + beginning
sooner than usual Already heavy
storms have occurred and II the down
pour continues military operations will
necessarily come 20 a standstill with
out an armistice. state OF affairs that
will last long enough for the plenipo-
tentiaries TO meet
There Is some talk that Foreign MIN
lister Iamsdorft himself may be one Of
the plenlpotentlaries
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Business and Pleasure.

Memphis June i6.-Delegates TO the
convention % the National Association
~ Credit Men were astir early Thurs
lay In preparation for an outing In Ar
Sansas. A special train left the Union
station AZ 3 o'clock bearing visitors to
Menesha. Ark. as guests Of the Meme
'ha outing club. 4 stop was made az
GAINESVILLE. where a cotton gin was In
'ull operation. The visitors also viewed
large field 81 growing cotton. The re-
nanider Of the morning hours were
spent In hunting and fishing and Il was
shortly before noon when President
STANDARD called the convention 10 order
m the Monesha club house Tor its busi-
ness session
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Pepys' Furnace.

An electric resistance furnace was
used by Pepys In 1915 for the cementa-
ton OF iron. lie took a piece Of pure,
soft iron and cut slit along its length.
The slit was filled with diamond dust,
which was prevented from falling out
by fine iron wire The portion OF the
wire containing the dust was wrapped
I'm mica. The wire thus charged was
heated quickly TO redness 10y the cur
rent from a battery. On opening the
wire Pepys found that the diamond
dust had disappeared and that around
where It had been the wire had been
converted 10 steel.-London Engineer.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
THE sTARFlSH.
This Peculiar Creature Can Neithe'
See. Hear Nor smell.

Unlike man. the starfish which loses
one OF its arms" or properly its rays,
grows new one TO take its place. I'm.
der certain conditions II grows two to
take the place OF one. A starhsh may
lose all its rays without losing its life.
and very often a cripple with but n sin
gle ray left Is found by fishermen aud
collectors. When completely broken In
two the starfish becomes two distinct
hsh. and the growing process contln.
ues. The brittle starfish. IL is believed.
IN many instances breaks or its own
rays at the approach OF danger. For
this reason II Is difficult Ia obtain per
feet specimen.
A starfish can neither see nor hear.
Neither has II the sense OF smell. In
spite OF these seeming impediments.
nevertheless. II seeks and devours It's
prey as neatly as an ordinary fish. The
starfsh lies upon its prey and folds It's
farms" or rays. completely about H.
Then IL pushes its stomach out through
Its mouth and will wrap even a large
oyster and shell within the folds OF the
stomach The mouth OF the starfish Il
In the center Of It's rays.
Some great ships are today employed
almost wholly in seeking for stariish
specimens In deep seas. and there are
hundreds OF men who spend a portion
Of their time In collecting starfish In
the interests OF science. Many Of the
specimens collected by ships are taken
from depths OF one and even two miles
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
The rsamburs B.srse.

Hamburg's first bourse. established
In i55s-G0. was shelterless. paved
meeting place. III feet long and a.
fee1 wide. supported toward the water
front by means OF bulwarks and hav.
ing It's three other sides surrounded by
a low stone wall. In 1877 the bourse
was enlarged by adding a cloth hall.
supplied with roof. The present
bourse also differs In many respects
considerably from American and other
foreign exchanges. No membership ex.
lists here, but attendance and admit.
lance 10 all privileges OF the floor free
az charge are permitted TO every re-
spectacle male person.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
6RIToNS PLEASED.
Looked Upon as Further Proof Of IN.
Gle Sans Influence.

NfN oeVV lUVhNWN9s
Lordon. June Is-The acceptance OF
Washington "a the place TO conduct
peace negotiations Is regarded by Lon
don morning newspapers rs great
compliment TO President Roosevelrs al.
plomacy and as a further proof OF the
growing Influence OF the United states
In International politics Moreover. 4,
Is felt that japan would not have pro-
ceeded thus far unless convinced there
was reasonable prospect Of the nego.
tiations bearing fruit n IT, therefore.
concluded that Japan T. resolved IA
propose moderate and reasonable
terms
Altogether. the situation l. regarded
~ much more hopeful and as the Daily
News remarks. Humanity waits for
the treaty M Washington"
The Daily Telegraph refers 10 the
novel part played by the president
and expresses satisfaction at the selec-
ton OF diplomatists instead Of soldiers
To conduct the negotiations. because
there win bc less chance OF wungling
over military positions Tho Daily Tel
egraph further says there Is reason 90
believe the japanese demands viii ass
tonish the world by their moderation
IN view or the Daily Telegraph posi-
sition MS the mouthpicce ~ the govern
rlont, this latter statement D. impor-
tant
Little attention Is paid here TO sem
sationol stories 81 European compiled
tions. especially concerning France and
Germany
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Large Increase.

Boston. June i6.-The Mexican Rail
road company has iiled a certificate Of
an increase In capital from iis.s75.OOo
10 iiOO.OOO.O0O OF the new capital
t212l5.OOO will be used. II Is said. In
acquiring additional property from time
to time as the directors may see a..
The sum Of i5.OOO.OOO viii be expended
In the purchase Of the Mexlctn Pacific
railroad and t25.OOO.OOO will be used to
liquldate income bonds
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
VISITS FRISCO.
Noted Jap Looking Into ACCESSIBILITY Of
Roman Characters.

San Francisco. June i6.-M Toyama
of Toxic. a member OF the Roman Char
scter Society OF Japan. 4. here This
sovereignty Is really the government
commission appointed to make a report
IN the advisablllty OF the adoption OF
Roman characters IN that country.
While II Is not known when this COM
nittee win make its report. NJ Toyama
says II l. the belief OF well informed
Japanese that within the next de-
,ade Chinese characters. which are now
ised In Japan. will be replaced by the
ess complicated Roman letters. The
Roman character" continued NJ. Toya-
ma. rs being used by the sovereignty
n all It's correspondence" The sover-
,ignty includes In Its membership gov
'rnment oficials and notables OF the
empire
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
May Be More Arrests.

Philadelphia, June 16.-Additional
arrests are expected as the result OF
the startling disclosures made Thurs
day In the case Of Select Councilman
Frank " Cavcu. who Is under bail on
charges Of being unlawfully Interested
In city contracts Until an early hour
Friday mayor was In conference with
two OF his legal advisers. ex-Judge Cor
don and Joseph Auebbach OF New York.
the committee OF seventy
in the city Reform organization.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17

Or. Kennedy Says impure Milk u
kiIliro Galveston Babes.

Galveston. June is-The agitation
for the appointment of a pure food In
spector developed startling state
ment from DR.. Thomas l.. Kennedy
one OF the most prominent physicians
OF this city. He says that Impure
milk IL killing babies every week In
Galveston" and he. together with SIX
teen other physicians. urge the board
OF city commissioners TO create such
an office and appoint such an officer.
The agitation was originally begun for
the inspection Of meats. but has de-
vsloped into an inspection OF meats.
milk. fish. fruits. vegetables and pure
food generally.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
CREATED SURPRISE.
Resignation Of Grand Duke Alexis Pro.
duees Much Excitement.

81. Petersburg. Jure 1.-THE an.
nouncemsnt that Emperor Nichola,
has accepted the resignation OF hi.
uncle. Grand Duke Alexis. a. high ad-
miral. created great sensation when u
became known. but the announcement
came too late for comment In the
morning papers
Commenting on the selection OF
Washington as the place Of meeting for
the peace plenlpotentiaries. the Novos
vremya calls upon Russian diplomacy
90 prepare TO struggle seriously and
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Derby. Market stanr.

In Derby. England. there Is a curl
Gus relic OF the great plague OF 1868.
Il stands In the arboretum gardens
and is commonly called tho. market
stone" To avoid Infection the coun.
try folk from the surrounding villages
would leave their orders for anything
they might want with the Waterman.
who used to go into the town. make
the necessary purchases and deposit
them on the steps OF the market
stone 4"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
An ODD whist Neal.

A curious hand at whist was dealt az
Grimsby. England. recently. The cards
were shufiied and dealt in the usual
way. but when the players looked at
their hands they found that one OF
them had twelve spades. another elev-
en- hearts. the third man twelve dla-
nonds and the fourth eleven clubs.
Spades were trumps
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
roIIorrd Her In.,rnc,Ien..

Mrs. n. was giving instructions to her
new servant: Before removing the
soup plates. Mary. always ask each
person II he or she would like any
more"
every good. madam"
Next day Mary, respectfully bowling
to one OF the guests. inquired. Would
the gentlemen like some more s0opl"
yes. please"
"There isn't any left Chicago Jour
nal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
4 Gnol Ren.nn.

The good woman was distributing n
few tracts behind the bars.
"And what are you In Tor. my I'm.
fortunate fricndT' she asked OF No
1913.
Cause can't git out" sullenly an.
swercd the prisoner.
And the good woman passed on.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
BABIES STOP TRAFFIC..
Little Ones Made Matters interesting
at 81. Louis Union Station.

ST. Louis June 6-S.xty-one In
fants former inmates Of O New York
asylum thronged Union station Thurs
day and congested traffic Tor a time
keeping a corps % nurses busy. one
little one. Joseph Brown. aged three
years. fell from a car window just be-
fore reaching 81. Louis and was in
stantly killed. At Union station Ave
babies succeeded In crawling under
waiting trains. but We're rescued from
their perilous positions The infants
are being taken TO Texas where they
will be distributed into homes for
adoption
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
OWEN COMMANDER.
Albanian Elected Head Of the unisss
Sons Of confederats Netsrans.

Louisville June i5.-The United
sons OF Confederate Veterans elected
the following officers:
Thomas NJ. owen 81 Montgomery,
Ala. commander la chief
G. l.. Spence % Richmond. Va COM
mander Of the Department 81 Virginia.
r. n. Lee Bynum. Jackson. Tenn
commander OF the Department Of
the Tennessee.
I. j Stockett Of Tyler. Tex, COM
mander OF the Transmisslsslppl de.
partment
VIII T. Sheehan % Montgomery
Ala. was chosen adiutant general and
chief 81 stan by Commander owen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Acquires Dallas Property.

Dallas. June is.-The Katy railway
has purchased much OF the property
lying between lamar street on the
east. Jefferson street on the west and
Cochran street on the north. just north
OF Ross avenue.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
PARDoNEp eY PRECEDENT.
Convicted Of Retailing Liquor With9u,
Paying Special Tax.

Washington. June i6.-The president
granted a pardon to C. II. Morphew
who was convicted last April In IN,
Eastern district Of Arkansas for retail
ing liquor without having paid the re-
quired special tax Morphew Il drug.
gist and sold for medicinal purposes
only n preparation known 10 contain
IS per cent proof spirits. claiming iusti-
fcation under a decision OF the COM
missioner OF Internal revenue. Nor
phew was held TO have acted In good
faith. and for that reason pardon was
granted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Three rramps Killed.

II Paso. June i6.-By the dI,chlng Of
n Southern Pacific train near Mescal
Ariz. three tramps were killed ana
several passengers bruised Three
coaches left the track as the result 81 a
split switch
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-17
Rnrnnit nI,emheweled.

TT paso. June i6-with butcher
knife an unknown Mexican. who escar-
ed. stabbed 10 death James Burnett a
well known carpenter. In \ restaurant
Burnett lived about half an hour being
diFemhoweied.