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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
TOCA FOR GOVERNOR
La TOILETTE GETS UNITED
STATES SENAToRsHIP.
MANY BILLS BEFORE HOUSE
Measures of Every Kind Pending in
Two Branches of Legislature
Doctrine of President Roose-
Welt Endorsed.
(speciai Correspondence

Madison, Wis, Jan. 30.-Goy. La Fol-
let's long-fostered desire to enter ma
tional politics has been satisfied by his
nomination in the republican caucus
held in the assembly chamber this week.
The meeting gave the governor the re-
publican nomination for the United
States senatorship on the first ballot
cast. The fight for the national position
has been g-draWn-out. When inter-
est began to manifest itself in the con-
test it was conceded that Senator
Quarles was too firmly attached to the
toga to admit that there was the slight
est chance for another candidate, but
on the day Of the caucus Mr.. Quarles had
lost the last glimmer of hope and it
could easily be seen that, barring a
stampede, the governor would be the
next occupant of the coveted Office. Dur
ing the afternoon before the meeting, the
followers Of Congressman Cooper and
Esch practically surrendered, and
those Of Judge Webb were so hopelessly
divided that concentration was almost
impossible. When all hope was lost to
Cooper and Esch, these congressman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
GOV. ROBERT LA TOILETTE.

started a boom for the governor, and to
visitors to their headquarters their
praises of Mr.. La Toilette were many,
thus showing that it was their desire to
make the nomination as near unani-
nous as possible. Then in the evening
the caucus was held, and to the surprise
of all, the Quarles men were present in
force. Senator J. j. McGillivray pre-
sented the name of La Toilette, and on
the first vote it was seen that the gov
ernor was the candidate. The balloting
stood: La Toilette, 65; Senator Quarles,
%; Judge Webb, 10; Congressman Esch,
10; w d. Conner, chairman of the state
central committee, 2. TWAS limited that
the reason Mr.. Cooper agitated for La
Toilette, after it was seen that his
cause was lost, was because of his desire
to capture the toga worn by Senator
Spooner in the election four years hence
Following the nomination of Gov. La
Toilette for the senate came his election
in both houses, making sure his hold
on the plum. Within two months the
governor will pass his position as exec
utiv~ head of Wisconsin to Lieut.. Gov.
Davidson and make preparations for a
six years sOjOurn at the national cap
ital.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Two Million Miles bv Rail.

A locomotive of the London & North
western railroad, named Charles Dick
ems" has the distinction of having trav-
eled nearly 100000 miles in hauling
express trains, a feat which the Scien-
tific American says has not been par
alleled on any other railroad in any part
of the world. The Charles Dickens"
built at Crewe, was put into service on
February s, 1882, and is still one of the
fastest locomotives on the road, and in
excellent condition. The total distance
that it has travelled is about nine times
the mean distance of the moon from the
earth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
The Eckern biz for the employment of

The Eckern biz for the employment of
three new attendants, increasing the
expense budget S14 per day was passed.
AS usual. the bill relating to hawkers
and peddIers bObbed up gain in this ses-
sion. 1t invariably appears every year
in the assembly, but it can be said with
yeracity that this is the earliest it has
ever made it's appearance during the en-
tire history of Wisconsin's legislature.
Measures in the Senate.
In the senate the senatorship contest
has had the same effect that is felt in the
house. Only mediocre interest is shown
in the meetings. The bills of most i'm
since last writing are:
BY Senator Noble reducing $50 exemption
of a debtor from garnishmcnt to S45.
BY Senator Hun dali, providing that mu-
inequalities shall h subject to garnishment
for money owed to debtors
BY Senator Morris, providing for three
dollar poll FAX, another providing for refer
endum on municipal bond issues.
BY Senator Stevens, abolishing spring
shooting of aquatic fowl, another prohibit
ing sale of poultry unless drawn, another
proposing change in terms of circuit for
Winnebago county.
By Senator Rummel, making all exclusive
franchises null and void.
BY Senator Friemming, petitioning con-
gress to support measures proposed by
Postal Reforms League.
BY Senator Wylie. amending laws reIat-
ing to slaughter OF animals.
BY Senator Smith, making mayors of
fourth-class cities members Of the board Of
education.
BY Senator Bird, prohibiting manufacture
and sale Of cigarettes; authorizing towns to
appoint police.
BY Senator Sanborn. relating to service
by publication.
BY Senator Stevens, amending laws reIat-
ing to police and fire commissioners and
limiting their terms.
BY Senator North, regulating telephone
companies and providing that rates shall
not exceed four dollars per month for one
telephone in cities OF 10000 or more.
By Senator Wylie, regulating the opera
ton of automobiles, limiting the speed to
10 miles an hour and ordering the name
and address of the owner to be printed on
back.
BY Senator Beach, amending law relating
to live stock sanitary board by increasing
time to so days.
BY Senator Frear, relating to compensa-
ton of county judges
BY Senator Stout, making appropriation
Of 81, 600 for legislative reference room; also
for a school of library science and appro-
priating $1,000.
by Senator Hudnall, amending divorce
law so that courts can assume charge of
property, also relating to judgments.
BY Senator Smith, requesting life insur-
ance companies TO report the amount of
premiums; also relating to cemeteries
BY Senator Merton, to tax mortgages.
BY Senator Froemmirg, to prevent insur-
ance of children; also providing against
Iapses of policies until dividends are ex-
hausted.
By Senator Frear, relating to support of
inmates of veterans home, and providing
for burial expenses; also amending assess
ment laws; also relating to condemnation
proceedings by electric railroads.
BY Senator Frear, fixing salary Of st.
Croix county judge at $1,6o0.
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Total ............S5, 3SS, 1918 $685., 947. s.
EXRENDITI-RE ITEAIS
Aim Blows at Railroads.

The assembly dealt the railroads Of
Wisconsin severe blow in passing
unanimously a bill providing for an ex-
tension Of the time, in which action can
be begun against the railroads for recov-
cry of money due from nonpayment of
taxes on rebates, from two to six years
Assemblyman Warner, in his speech for
the bill, indicated that unless passed be-
fore February 1, the measure would be
of no benefit, indicating that it is the de-
sire of the authorities to bring suits
against the railroads for rebates discov-
cred in the last two years. Another slap
at the railway corporations is embodied
in the bill providing for the trial of suits
instigated on account of the ad valorem
tax law, in the Dane county courts. An
other measure requires the railroads to
furnish cars within Y hours after the
demand is made by shippers.
GARRISON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Rirkle Held Chilly

Manitowoc.-Frank Birkle, of st. Ma
zianz, who had been on trial for week
charged with murder, was found guilty
of manslaughter in the second degree by
jury which was out all night The
penalty is from four to seven years in
the penitentiary. Birkle is said to have
shot and killed Louis Bahrs of Kiel al
st. Nazianz, on the night of October 10,
in a saloon alteration. The strongest
evidence against Birkle was his admis-
sion that after the first trouble he had
left the saloon, returning to his home
and securing a revolver.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
THE MORNING RUSH.

Johnny. run and wake your father!
Dorothy, be still!
His other sock? Now, let me see!
Look on the window SILL
I have not seen your fathers boots.
His razor? Run and find it!
And tell the cook to hurry up
Well, Charles, do look behind it.
Not there? Well, here's another pair.
Are those eggs finished? Waltz
He wants them fried-yes, on one side
Good gracious! half-past eight!
Another cup? Yes, dear, there's lots,
More eggs? Run tell the cook.
Your paper? Who has had it?
Well, everybody look
Bobby, bring your fathers coat;
Find his hat. Down, Rover.
Come, children, kiss papa good-by!
Thank goodness, that is over!
N Y Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02

Ripon. w. r. Lyle, a real estate
agent and supporter of Gov. La Fol-
lette, has formulated 15-word tax law
which he claims will solve the mortgage
tax question, and do away with all at
tempts to eVade assessments. 1t reads:
mo evidence shall be allowed in court
to recover for property that has escaped
taxation" Circulars urging its adop-
ton have been sent to the president, the
governor of each state, and to each mem
Der of the Wisconsin legislature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Collecting Rents.

Sir" said the seedy man, addressing
a prosperous-looking passer-by, would
you kindly favor worthy but unfor-
nate fellow-man with few pence?"
What is your occupation?" asked the
other, as he put his hand in his pocket.
Sir" replied the victim of hard luck.
as he held up tattered coat sleeve and
smiled grimly, I've been collecting
rents for some time past"-Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Indians to Answer Charge.

Neenah.-Edward Wolff and Charles
Williams, Wi2nebago Indians, were ar
rested at Wittenberg and taken to Wau-
paca, to answer to the charge OF the muir
der Of John Brand. During August,
1908, Brand sold piece of land for which
he received the sum of $1,000. A few
days later he mysteriously disappeared.
Then Wolff and Williams left Witteu-
berg suddenly. Both men stoutly pro-
tested their innocence, but, under close
questioning, told the officers where
Brands body could be found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
WOrn TurnS.

give years ago tonight, Henry" re-
marked Mrs. Peck, who happened to be
in a reminiscent mood, you asked me
to say the one little word that would
make you happy for life"
Yes" rejoined Henry, with sigh
long drawn out, land, womanlike, you
had to go and say the wrong word. -
Chicago News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Then He Quit.

The Cop-How is it that you ladies al
ways pick out the most windy days TO do
your shopping?
The Lady-Oh, I don't know; but
suppose it is because it makes it easier
for us to blow in our noney.-Chicago
Daily Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Roosevelt's Policy Endorsed.

Not dissenting vote appeared against
Senator McGillivray's memorial to con-
gress on the subject of the enlargement
of the powers of the interstate railway
commission and the resolution which in
dorsed President Roosevelt's doctrine IN
regard to this subject was adopted
unanimously in the assembly, although
there were nine absentees. The motion
had passed the house just the day before
and there also its visit was marked by
unanimity.
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SQUARED Himself.

81 don't think | ever can forgive you
for it" she pouted. "You pretended
to be so busy with your newspaper
when | entered a crowded street car
this morning that you didn't see me,
yet there l stood in the aisle. in plain
sight"
You in plain sight Miss Gringo?"
he exclaimed mot on your platinum
print! If you were standing there, you
were dazzlingly beautiful sight"
Did she forgive him? Well!-Chi-
cago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Of Course She wouldn't,

She-I saw Mrs. Castor out yester-
day, wearing a. sweetly pretty stole
and cape.
He-Good gracious! What awful
things you women Go say about one
another. l don't believe for a moment
that Mrs. Castor would walk about in
a stolen cape:--Ally Sloper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Gives Nose TO Save Ewes.

Appleton.-To save his eyes, A. G.
Cate will have his nose removed. He left
for Chicago to undergo the operation.
For several years the victim has worn
glasses and the nose rests caused an IL
ritation which resulted in a permanent
injury to the nasal bone. Part of it was
removed some time ago, and the balance
of the nose is now about to be taken off.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
En11r Die in Fire

Iron River-The residence of George
Barnes, one Of the best known farmers
in north Wisconsin, was burned early the
other morning. -Four persons persisted.
The dead are: Mrs. George Barnes, Jen-
ME May Barnes, aged seven; Virginia
Barnes, aged four; Miss Elsie Miestner,
of Washburn, Wis, a school teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
leading UP to It.

She with an arm around his necl)--
1t makes you happy to know l ana
pleased, doesn't it. dear?
He-Why, yes.
And you are happy when you whis-
tie, aren't you, DEAR"
why, of course"
well, love, know you are going TO
whistle when you see this millinery bill"
-Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Apprehensive.

First Tramp was worried to death
when was in de hospital.
Second Tramp-TO ought you was goin'
to die?
First Tramp-No; but was scared
dey might gimme one of dem cures for
de drink habit.-BrooklYn Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Mixed Again.

Jostle-Those We're two jolly fine girls
you were speaking to just now.
NIiAer-Yes, they're my two wife's
sisters.
Jostle-Ha, ha, ha!
Mixer-My two sisters wives, should
say.
Jostle-Ho, no, hot!
Mixer-Oh. hang it all, you know
what mean.-Ally Sloper
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
The Immortal SARAH

Sarah Ann-Mrs. Stebbins as 'ad dog
given 'er; oh, such beauty!
Matilda Jane-What kinder dog?
Sarah Ann-They call i'm a Sarah
Bernhard dog. One OF them that carry
pocket-fasks to folks what get showed
up.-Ally Sloper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
The Idea!

Ebenezer Strick-uowdy, 81? How's
all Their folks?
81 Hampley-All right; only nav
she's complainin' ag'in.
Ebenezer Strick-What's thet-got
Their rheumatic ag'in?
81 Hampley-Nope; worse'n tibet.
She wants a new hat--only he'd this
one seven an half years, tew.-
Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Struck the Ross

Weary Wililams-Did yer strike de
boss in de last house?
Itinerant Ike-I should say did,
''What did she say?"
She nothingi 1t was an apartment
house, an struck de janitor!' Yonk-
ers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Unaccommodating.

Mr.. Cityhatt (reading)-The widow OF
that "commuter" who was killed in the
railroad wreck has been awarded $50 900
damages.
Mrs. Cityfatt-There-a I've been
vainly trying to induce you to move
to the suburbs for years--you mean
thing!-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Ea SY Enough.

Bank Teller-You will have to be
identified, ma'am.
Lady-My friend here will identify
me.
Bank Teller--But l don't know her,
you know.
Lady--Oh well, I'll introduce you
Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Had His Doubts.

care you going to entertain this win.
teri"
We'll" answered Mr. Cumrox.
Mother and the girls will have lot OF
people at the house, as usual. But never
can tell whether they are being enter
tanned or bored"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
How 1t Works in the North.

''You've burned Is tons of anthracite
already this winter?" exclaimed the Wis
itor. "Why on earth have you had to
use SO much?"
ITO reduce the visible supply, sup
pose" said the victim of the coal trusts
greed, grinding his teeth in impotent
rage.-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
A Gentle Hint.

Charlie Dingbats Ito Dolly Semi
quaver, who is about to make her debut
Tell me when you sing and I'll send
you some flowers.
Dolly-Please remember at the time
that the only flowers / care for are on
hats.-Town Topics
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Food Chemistry.

'Do you think the time will ever come
when the chemists will put up our
foods?"
enc" answered the expert in dietetics
"The chemists will merely continue to
furnish the boracic acid, as usual" -
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
He Knew the Symptoms.

Skinner believe Bluffln has gone
into business of his own.
Winkin--What makes you think
that?
Skinner Why, he comes up TO town
by the early train in the morning, and
he never takes moro than ten minutes
for his lunch now.--Ally Sloper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
His Size.
"Pa a Pharisee="

Pa, q FndrISe6T
"a Pharisee, my son, is shayen-up-
per-lipped gentleman who is opposed to
everything of doubtful propriety that
cannot be concealed or kept quiet. -
Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
NOT Fit TO Be Seen.

Buggins-See here, porter, this mir
ror is 80 dusty can't see myself in it.
Hotel Porter (who has not been
tipped by Buggins)-Strikes me you
ought to be mighty thankful, std o
maxim a fuss about it-Tit- Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Warned in Time,

Mr. Hardnutt-I admit, sir that my
life has not been what it should be, but
1 truly and unselfshly love your daugh
ter, and if ever l give her moments
pain l hope I'll be made to suffer torture
for it.
Old Gentleman (warningly)-Oh you
will. You don't know her.-N y. Week
ly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
State Rivers Looked After.

The harbor appropriation bill pending
before congress at Washington will dea
amply with Wisconsin, unless it fails to
become law. Appropriations provid-
ing for improvement of rivers of the
state follow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
state follow:
Status of State Funds.

Secretary of State HoIser has com
piled for the use of the Legislature some
data concerning the status of the state
funds The statement includes an esti
mate of the general fund revenues and
expenditures for the calender years of
1906 and 1906 The figures follow:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
His Invention

Mrs. McFlub-Your husband seems 70
be quite versatile. Has ne ever invented
anything?
Mrs. Sleeth-Oh, yes. One Of the fin
est lines of midnight excuses you ever
listened to.-Chicago Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Only a Guess.

Bacon-Where do you suppose that
2O3-Meter mill got its name?
Egbert-Oh, / guess that's where the
Port Arthur gas works are located
Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Conpen Setion.

AS ore by one they snap and break,
The resolutions that we make
We heave a heavy sigh.
But compensation we may find
When this ore fact is brought to mind
1t did no harm TO try.
Chicago Chronicle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Conpensa ton.

The steaks tough at our boarding house,
But l get quickly through it,
You see the pieces are so small
One doesn't have to chew 1t!
st. Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02

Baraboo.-Iryin Bump, rural mail
carrier, may lose his feet and hands,
which were badly frozen while he was
carrying his route.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
More Convenient.

On good old resolutions
Each year n man cmbarks
lie might have saved n lot of time
BY using ditto marks.
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02

Little Boy-Mummy, dear, why can't
stay up till it gets late?
Mother-That wouldn't do at all, dear.
You'd wake up so cross in the morn
ing.
Little Boy CONGRATULATIONS
daddy go to bed very late, mummy
Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
Also.

"a stitch in time saves nine" it's said.
Another saw might run;
"When two young people would be wed
A knot in time makes one"
-Casselps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
perversity.

The snow for weeks lies on the ground,
IT'S dirty, moist and raw.
To clean it off the men come round,
And then it starts to thaw.
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02

A big, broad-shOuldered. cookbook
ing young fellow of about aight-and-
twenty was sitting in a dingy little
room in Bloomsbury, answering a let
Ter he had just received.
Harry Ballard had been looking out
Tor chance of accompanying a read
ing party abroad during the long vaca-
ton and by good luck an even better
billet had come his way. An OLD friend
OF his father-a Mr.. Ffolkes-had writ
ten to him to engage his services as
tutor and general bear leader to his
son, young Everard Ffolkes, during a
Forthcoming Swiss tour.
He had always wanted to get abroad.
and now the chance had fallen his way
he was resolved to make the most of
II. Young Everard. his pupil, was
thoroughly nice lad, and the whole ex-
petition seemed TO partake more of thu
nature of holiday than serious work.
The two trudged afoot through lovely
valleys, up turf clad slopes, over rock
bound, magnificent passes, drinking in
the clear air and enjoying themselves
rather like two schoolboys than a
tutor and his pupil.
EYerard wanted to climb noun
tain. Harry discouraged the idea. He
told the boy of the fate of his uncle,
Sir Robert Ballard.
Yes. / remember hearing of that
when I was quite SMALL" answered
Everard, sympathetically Were the
bodies ever recovered"
mo, never" said Harry, "and prob
ably never will be-"
They walked in silence a little way.
Then Harry said:
do you know, Everard, should like
to see the place. Suppose we go up to
Montvert? We can do it in two days
from Chamounix. Your father put no
restrictions on our movements"
Then let's co. replied the boy,
keenly.
Montyert had become quite fash
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-02-02
I'm the Glaciers
Keeping
By ALAN VAUDEVILLE

4 PRETTY tough climb, isn't it,
May7U
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-17

U. C. RAIDER. Get sunny.

oC1
velt's. -00e
The big shoe sale now on at
Teutsch's.
Wanted-Furnished housekeeping
rooms. Cal at Western Union office
General cleanup of all winter good.
at prices that will surprise YOU.
Teutsch's.
$50 pairs ladies' fine party SINNERS
worth s2.5O, SO, $3.50 and 81 On
sale now. si.65. at Teutsch's.
Wanted-By single man. good ref
erences, room with bath and hot and
cold water. Address P. o. box 413.
The difference between the cu-
mates of Spokane and Pendleton.
with a difference of 250 miles i'm lat
ltude and 500 feet in altitude. is best
shown by the fact that skating is
excelleni at spokane. the ice every
where being thick and dense. There
has not at any time this winter been
ice in the neighborhood of Pendleton
upon which a 5-year-old boy could
slide safely.