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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Hospltal ~storY.Telllna.

1t is curious that philanthropists
In search Of a novel can OF doing
good do not engage reciters and story
tellers to visit hospitals and amuse
the patients. A rich nan in New
York engaged Marshall p. Wilder, the
dimlnutive entertainer, who has given
pleasure in nearly every city. to visit
regularly certain hospitals in New
York. Mr.. Wilder was welcomed en-.
Enthusiastically by the convalescent pa
TENTS, and his merry stories did them
good,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Saws It's Not So.

Report to the effect that electric
lights are detrimental to the eyesight
are pronounced unfounded by an cleo
trical expert in the London Times.
He says that the trouble arises from
too direct exposure of the eye to the
light. and that effect would be the
same or worse with any other light
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Delicate Shade OF Meaning,

A keen retort Is credited to the late
DR.. Haig.Brown, master OF Charter
house.
His brotherin.law. DR.. Porter. the
master Of Peterhouse, another famous
English school, wrote him. inquiring
his precise meaning In a certificate
that a boys character was general
ly" good.
when I say generally" he replied,
II mean not particularly"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

was impaired and the kidney secre.
lions we're badly disordered. I was
completely worn u and discouraged
when I began using Doan's Kidney
Pills, but they went right to the cause
of the trouble and did their work well.
l have been feeling well ever since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster.Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

To live In the presence Of grea,
truths. to be dealing with eternal
laws, to be led by permanent ideals;
that is what keeps a man patient
when the world ignores him. calm and
unspoiled when the world praises him.
Francis G.. Peabody.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

With smooth iron a..d Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt.
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods.
and It will be n positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
iron,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Veteran ShlpbulIder,

John P. Rideout, of Lewiston, Me-,
aged 70, is a veteran master builder.
He claims to have cut 100 ship frames
and built so vessels; they were from
n ton to 1900 tons, The largest, the
Sea King, was 1900 tons.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Cleansing Artificial Flowers,

The best way Of cleaning artificial
flowers Is to wipe them as carefully
as possible with a soft flannel and
then dip in gasoline. Ribbons and
dresS goods should be sponged with
the same.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

Most men would be willing to grant
equal rights to women II the desire
Tor equal rights didn't make SO many
women forget the importance OF per.
sonal attractlons.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
A Vast Sum.

The amount Of money. which the
government is called upon to redeem
in the curse of the year reaches an
almost fabulous amount. In 1904. for
instance, 1t totaled s9l2, 000, 900. This
redemption is either for the purpose
OF securing clean, fresh notes or to
get change of some other denomina.
tinp
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
James Bryce's Distinction.

1t is recalled that James Bryce is
one of the very few men who have set
foot upon the top of Mount Ararat.
This was nearly 80 years ago. The
mountain Is over 1900 feet In height
Chicago Evening Post.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

Williams Abrams Martin. the soil.
tary survivor OF the ~ men who con-
victed John Brown, is still living In
Virginia. He has celebrated his
seyenty.ifth anniversary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

That an article may be good as well
as cheap. and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale Of
Defiance Starch. each package o
taining one-third more Starch than
a be had Of any other brand for the
same money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Ell
Gave
Up
CIasalfYlnu Her.

Ascum--I understood you to call
Mrs. Rownder a widow, but her hus-
band is living.
Wise-Oh, yes; she's what you
might call a "club widow"-she's q
oma who has q late husband
Houston Post.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
CromWeII's Roota.

In London the other day a pair Of
riding boots worn by Oliver Cromwell
were sold for s43. They we're discov-
cred 80 years ago during some exca-
vations at Canonbury Tower. Isling.
ton.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
sr.rr or ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO [ q.

Lucas CourY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he 10 senior
partner Of the nrm OF Y. y. CHENEY d Co., doing
business in the City OF Toledo, County and State
Aforesaid, and that said trm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED for each and every
case OF CArAaRa that cannot be cured by the use u
HALLS CATARRH CuKR.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my presence,
49,, A. W. GLEASON.
H NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catsrrh Cure 10 taken Internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF tie
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
Bold by all Druggists, 1Sc.
Take Hairs Family Pllls for constipation. =
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

five months In a hos.
pital / was dis.
charged as i~ncurable,
and given only six
months to live. My
heart was affected, I
had 8 m o { h G
spells, and some
times fell uncon.
scious. I got so I
couldn't use m y
arms, my eyesiPht
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

No man is called TO a life OF self
denial for its W sake. It is in order
to obtain a compensation which Is real
and always OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
mond.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

do you believe Bygmutt really
needs an operation for appendicitis
mo; but his doctor has Just returned
from his vacation.'-N. Y. Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

There are dear wives and dear
wives; n kind is dear to a mans
heart, tbs other to his pocket book.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

Lewis Single Binder - the famous
straight &c cigar, always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
His Job.

Bishop Potter was staying with q
friend In a country house. On Sunday
morning Is he passed through the H.
brary he found a small boy curled up
in a big chair deeply interested In a
book. Are you going to church.
TomH" he asked. NO" he replied.
why, I am" the bishop said. "Huh!"
the boy returned, "That's your Job"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL.
Discharged Beeaues Doctors Could Not
Cure.

Levi p. Brockway, s. Second Ave,
Anoka, Mimi, says: AFTER lying for
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

Smokers appreciate the quality value Of
Lewis Single Binder cigar. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

what a very thin voice that girl
has" "Thin7 Why. it's SO thin she
ought to sing all her music In a skele-
ton key."-Baltimore American.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

When you hear a mar say married
life is the only life" it's a sure sign
he has been married nearly a week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24

A woman would rather have big
feet than not have a high instep.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-24
Garden Spot of the World
This Fifty Describes That Portion OF Texas Lying
Between San Antonio and the Gulf.
You Can Buy a Truck and Fruit Farm Of from 10 Acres to $40 Acres and
Two Choice Town Lots for S210. Terms $40 a Month
Without Interest. Read the Following:
Hutchinson, Kansas, March II, 1907.

Hutchinson, Kansas, March H. 1907.
Dear Sr:-I am in receipt Of your favor OF the 7h inst, m in answer
will say that l visited the DR.. C. +. Simmons ranch in Atascosa County,
Texas, on February 9th, 1907. l spent all day the .9h, and stayed all night
etthe Brown npch, then rode all day II, 10Th over the ranch making two
full days Of hard riding on horseback over th3.r ranch.
met Mr. Franks at Pleasanton: He, has been foreman IN thu rmeh
the poorest land on the ranch, and he directed mt how. to go, and after
two days hard riding l vast fully satisfied with the proposition.
say three rteIan wells, am was within thpeguartGs of a mile Of
the fourth me-. tasted the water at me of these wells m found it to be
all right. 1t was very warm. as understand all artesnn water is when it
first comes from the well am satisfied this well is furnishing enough water
found he soil to be from heavy black to a dark red, an all the
shades between black and red. In fact, the soil looked good to me-, and l
believe l know good land W. en- ! see it,.
have read carefully the printed folders and examined the little book,
New Home Sweet Home with regard to the pictures printed in it, ant
will say, they are all there just as natural as life,
While | did lot get to see all over thu ranch, ! saw enough to satisfy
me that it is all right. / saw the country from San Antonio vi Corpus
Christi to- Brownsville, but like the Simmons rHnch better than anything
have invested in this Simmons proposition and an now making prep:
araHons to movet there this fall, and wish to say to my friends and all of
their friends take nut at least one application. fou cam 90 wrong. 1t Is
the garden spot of the United States.
Wishing you success remain,
Yours truly,
B. O. MATHEs.
This is the famous Simmons Ranch of oS ZOO acres 80 miles south Of San
Antonio. For literature and full particulars write for nan of nearest agent.
DR.. CHAS. r. SIMMONS,
25 Alamo Plaza. SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
JUDGE PAGES VIEWS.
Gives Candid, Vet Reasonable, State.
ment OF vcxod Issue.

An Astornn reporter yesterday
called upon Judge chas II. Page,
president OF the Astoria police COM
mission. to obtain. II possible. a clear
cut statement In relation 10 the ap-
parent differences now existing be-
tween that board and the common
council. He did not have much 10 say
but his deductions were candidly put,
IN the following terms:
II have always deemed the police
commission 10 be IA coordinate branch
Of the city government: its duties are
clearly defined In the act creating the
commission.
In relation to the subject matter OF
the alleged controversy. we can DO
absolutely nothing. II IL of no use for
us to order the arrest OF anyone. for
any cause, unless our action shall be
promptly met and duly enforced by
the judicial officers of the city and
their legal adviser under the ordn-
ances OF the city,
"As one OF the police commission
crs, | shall pay no attention to any
remark made in course Of debate In
the council; In fact, not until the
council shall manifest It's real will and
purpose In a definite resolution passed
by that body.
I'VE have specific powers assigned
US in the act creating and confirming
the commission, none of which are
judicial In any sense as anyone may
see who will take the trouble to look
them up"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
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Frank Baker, Of Portland, was in
this city yesterday on business err
rand and was the guest of his brother
r. NJ. Baker. He returned to the me-
tropolis on last nights express.
Andrew Lassila and family Of
Gray's River were In the city yester-
day on shopping tour.
A. E Ilcatherford Of Albany Is Wig
itlng in this city
e. -. w, HolIster came down from
Portland yesterday on business.
Mrs n, LaSkoskle Of Fort Stevens
was IN Astoria yesterday.
Geo. HILBERT Of the Chinook OBJ
server, was in this city yesterday.
X. E. Andrews Ia In Astoria on busi-
ncss.
Hans Peterson the Altoona cannery-
man. was In thIs city yesterday.
William Woods Of Bay city IL visit
Ing In Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
WILL DIG DITCH.
Panama Canal Construction Company
Formed in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 81. 3. Nc
Donald Of this city the contractor
VINO built the subway, was today elect
ed president of the Panama Canal
Construction company. This company
was formally organized today for the
purpose of building the Panama canal
in the event the contract Is awarded
by the government to William ]. oliv-
er. oliver was made general mana
ger. Mcdonald said after announcing
the formation of the company that ev-
erything was ready for the actual work
of digging the canal. He said after
the Oliver and Bangs bid was rejected
oliver was given ten days to associate
himself with at least two reliable con-
tractors to take up the work under the
terms of his contract. The time al
lowed him would have expired tomor-
row.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
Making a Demonstration-The We

Making a Demonstration--The very
radical changes being wrought in the
ground floor corner of the Flavel brick
at Tenth and Bond streets, by the con-
tractors, Messrs. Ferguson & Houston,
are beginning to plainly demonstrate
the purposes Of the work. namely. the
equipment Of new and permanent quar-
ters for the First National Bank of
this city. The big window spaces cut
In the Tenth street wall are all shaped
up and make the room as light as day;
the big vaults in the rear have been
constructed and every detail now
points to light, airy, handsome quar-
ters. The work will be done by March
/. after which the drying out pro-
cesses and furnishing will ensue, and
by April /, the bank people will be
in full possession.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
AT HOME ONCE MORE.
Samuel Elmoro, OF 8. Elmorc g. CO.,
Returns from Trip to tho East

Samuel fillmore was al his desk In
tho ONCE of s, EInore Il Company
yesterday morning, after mn absence IN
/ the Enst Of nine weeks. The trip was
made partially for pleasure as he yis-
tied number Of his home people while
there, but practically, for business, an
usual.
During his stay In New York, ana
nt the Waldorf Astoria be was in al
most daily contact for nearly month
with a. B. Hammond who makes that
famous h0gtelry his regular habitat
when'in the great metropolis Mr.. El-
more saya Mr.. Iinmmon1g health In,
apparently. excellent, and that he stIll
deap1tchcs volumes Of business with
eelcrlty and certainly that indicates
anything but indispositIon or lapsing
faculties. However, he brought no
word Of confirmation. nor Of discour-
agemcnt. In the widely mootcd matter
Of the alleged sale Of tho "A. 4 CT
10 Mr. I'LL.
Mr., Blmore says he found n desul-
tory market In the East. with corn a
drug and scarcely moving AT all at
prevalent quotatldns; salmon. he
said. were practically cleaned out and
Columbia River products gone alto
gcthcr. what other brands were avail
able going at prices. plus freigh.age,
scarcely meeting their market figures
here.
He looks wyll ana hearty and Ia
rested up from the big task Of hus-
banding and marketing tia, immense
salmon output Of the Columbia can
nerlea under his direction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
REFUSES TERMINAL RATES.
Santa Barbara Has No Water Compe-
tition to Secure Them.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Feb. g.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Lane today heard the testimony bear
ing upon the protest of Santa Barbara
merchants against the Southern Pa
cific, charging that corporation with
unjust and unlawful discrimination
against Santa Barbara in maintaining
local freight rates to this city on ship
ments from the East, instead of max
ing in a terminal point. The South
eru Pacific resisted the contention,
claiming that Santa Barbara had no
water competition. hence was not en-
titled to terminal rates.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

5 pairs of Sox, good WOOL
en- to cotton Sox, regular
price 25c to 3 for $1.W
at Wise's removal sale 5 pairs
for S1.00.
HATS, formerly So to 81
now 55 cents at Wise's re-
moval sale.
All new Neckwear and Sus-
penders worth from 80 to rs
cents now 35 cents at Wise's
removal sale.
Boys Suits reduced from
75c to $500 at Wise's remov-
al sale.
25c caps for 15c at Wise's
removal sale.
$1.25 and $1.50 Umbrellas
reduced to 85c at Wise's re-
moval sale.
Mems Suits reduced from
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 at
Wise's removal sale.
Winter Overcoats as well
as top coats reduced almost
one-half at Wise's removal
sale.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

He Got Telesram--He had not
been married very long and was get
ting along happily, when the pleasant
tenor Of his life was warped by the
receipt Of a telegram from his war
like mother-in-law, announcing her
arrival on a certain train. He met her
dutifully; and carried her load Of bum
dies up home, smiling. but vengeful,
and she no sooner got there than she
assumed entire command Of the estab-
lIshmcnt. including herself He bent
every faculty TO devising ways and
means OF ousting her and at last skill
fully paints himself to a life like i'm
age OF a small-pox patient; goes to bed
and the scheme works like a charm.
For lifelikc details Of the story, see
the new moving picture films at the
Waldorf. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
DISCUSS GRAZING LANDS.
Livestock Association Committee Will
Consult with Federal Authorities.

DENVER, Feb. 4.-The committee
of public lands and forest reserves ap-
pointed at the recent annual meeting
Of the American National Livestock
Association, has been called to meet
at the Willard Hotel, Washington, on
February II. The meeting Is of great
Importance to stockmen throughout
the West. The use Of public lands for
grazing will be considered, and the
best method of controlling these lands
for all concerned will be talked over
with the federal authorities. An in
vitation has been extended to all stock
men interested to be present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

Was Bound Over-Frank Holbrook,
the young man brought to this city
on Monday night from Svensen, by
Sheriff Pomeroy was arraigned in
Justice Goodman's court yesterday,
upon a charge of assault with dan
gerous weapon, and was held to the
circuit court in the sum of 5000, in
default of which he went over to the
Hotel Clapsop until term time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Clatsop
county will hold the regular examina-
tion of applicants for state and coun-
ty papers at the court house as fol-
lows:
For State Papers-Commencin on
Wednesday, February 13, at 9 o'clock
a. M, and continuing until Saturday,
February Is, at p. m.
Wednesday - Penmaship, history,
spelling. physical geography, reading,
psychology.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, the
ory of teaching, grammar, bookkeep-
ing, physics, civic government.
Friday = Physiology, geography.
mental arithmetic, composition. alge-
bra.
Saturday-Botany plane geometry,
general history, English literature, and
school law.
For County Papers-Commencing
wednesday, FEBRUARY 10, at y O'CLOCK
a. m, and continuing until Friday,
February Is, at o'clock p. m.
First, Second and Third Grade Ger
tificates: Wednesday-Penmanship,
history, photography, reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, the
ory of teaching. grammar, physiology
Fiday-Geography, mental arithme-
tic, school law, civil government.
Primary Certificates: Wednesday,
Penmanship, photography arithmetic,
reading.
Thursday-Art of questioning, the
ory of teaching, physiology.
MISS EMMA G. WARREN,
County Superintendent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

Do you feel sleepy and not n bit
like working In the afternoon Per-
haps it's because OF the kind Of lunch
you're eating--too heavy and too hard
10 digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street.
where all the baking is done In those
famous slow process ovens. which turn
out light, appetizing wholesome
thimgs1 You'll save money. too. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
CathIamet Election-The follow

CathIamet Election-The following
city officials were elected at Cathlamet
Monday; Mayor A. F. Cooper; treas
urer, G. II. Warren; councilnien, j.
+. Nassa. J. X. Burke, M German,
A. d, Brnie, A. +. Brown. There was
struggle for control Of the city
council between the Citizen party and
the saloon men. resulting in a victory
for the latter by n narrow margin.
Tie citizens were almost unanimous
In their desire for incorporation as a
city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
THE Committee.
Authorized s,a,emon,--pollce Com

Authorized Statcmont-Police Com
missioner Martin Foard desires the
AHtDrlan to announce that he has not
disposed OF his Astoria interests nor
realty holdings in any sense; that this
city Is still his home and that he Is
4n!.e closely and largely identified with
Il. now, and VIII be- for years 10
come, despite the declarations Of any
one to the contrary Notwithstanding
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
REACH NO DECISION.
Indian Appropriation Bill Not Vet
Amended by Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The Sen
ate spent the entire day considering
the Indian Appropriation bill, but
without concluding the question Of
amendments. The Army appropriation
bill was reported to the Senate and will
be taken up as soon as the Indian bill
is disposed of. The bill carries $751;
100000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

Probate Dayton the court calendars
of Clatsop county yesterday was PRO
bate day. though matters of estate
are despatched almost any old day,
Yesterday Judge Trenchard received,
examined and approved the final ac-
counts of Leon Mansur in three sep
arate matters, as administrator of the
estate Of the late Mary E. Sabine; as
administrator of the estate of Benson
Sabine, deceased, and as joint-guar-
dian of the person and estate Of Anna
Cecilia Christensen (nee Sabine). with
Mrs. Ethel May Wheeler (nee Sa-
bine), and discharged him in both re-
latlons and exonerated his bondsmen
throughout.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06
Captain Jones lIl--Cnptnln Rob

Captain Jones lIl--CnptnIn Robert
Jones is in ST, Mary's hospital SUI
ferIng from bad cold. while In com
mnnd Of the tug Samson towing the
Big Bonanza, Captain Jones was ex-
posed to the bad weather for consld-
cradle time and has been more or less
III ever since that time, but did not
go to the hospital until yesterday. He
expects to be around again in short
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

County Court Today--At $3.50
o'clock this morning the county court
OF Clatsop will convene its regular
February session and the full mem
bership Is expected to be on hand,
since the signing up OF the new court
house contract with HASTE & Dougan,
OF Seattle, is among the principal fea-
lures OF today's business program. Mr..
HASTE arrived from Seattle on last
nights express.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

Below Zrro--That'a where you viii
DO II you don't check that cold and
cure tina, cough with iIart's Compound
Syrup Tar and wild Cherry. Sure
thing. At Hart'n drug store. corner
i4,h and Commercial streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-06

Thoy Did Well--The ladies' and gem
tlcmcn having charge Of The rccent
successful engagement Of the Pixies in
this city ind after thoroughly balanc-
tng all accounts. that Grace church
IL exactly Iiii ahead on the pleasant
venture.