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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
married in London"

"All the way to London to be mar
ried," said the engaged girl. THAT is
where we are going. 1t seems long
trip, an expensive trip, an unnecessary
trip, when there are so many minis
tiers in New York aching for chance
to perform a marriage ceremony. Yet
it isn't such foolish proceeding after
all. Every season more and more
American couples marry in London.
Some of them only go over for the
ceremony, then straight home again.
Nothing adds quite as much distinc-
ton to an account of a wedding as that
one phrase, Married in London e 1t
counts for more than the biggest
church In New York, with half a dozen
bridesmaids and a safety deposit vault
full of presents thrown in. And it
isn't nearly so expensive. Just to be
married in London, with all fuss and
furry dispensed with, is big enough
social feather to fit anybody's cap. The
trip doesn't cost fraction of the
money that would be spent on any
New York wedding elaborate enough
to bring it up to the level of the SIM
plest marriage celebrated in London. 4"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
CROOKED RIFT ROD AND
REEL CLUB ELECT OFFICERS

About twenty-five members of the
Crooked Rift Rod and Reel club met
at their club house up the Wisconsin
river on Saturday last in annual meet
ing. They listened teia report, of the
past years business and talked over
matters of interest to members of the
club. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: =
President-Geo. w. Baker
Treasurer-D. B. Philleo .
Secretary-W. III. Reeves. =
A chicken chowder was served and
enjoyed by all present. It5.was de-
cided to clear up and improve some
more land adjacent to the present
quarters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
The CharIemaune Rose Tree.

The most venerable rose tree in ex-
istence is said to bloom against the
ancient church of Hildesheim in Ger
many. Notwithstanding the many
parties which at different times have
been in the ascendency, they all seem
to have respected and tended the rose
tree, which it is said was planted by
Charlemagne. The trunk is now al
most as big as a mans body. There
are five principal limbs trained against
the church, the tree being protected by
iron ratings inclosing an area of about
26 square feet. The rude German sol
diers in early ages tended the tree,
Catholics and Professionals, in turn
masters of the town, drained the
ground, the soldiers of Turenne fast
tened up the branches with clamps
and those of Napoleon, century and
a hasf later, erected the ratings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
He Was Eiohtino-

Two of the leading attorneys of Mem
phis, who had been warm friends fol-
years, happened to be opposing coun
sci in case some time ago. The
older of the two was man of magnifi
cent physique, almost six feet four
and built in proportion, while the
younger was barely five feet and
weighed not more than 80 pounds.
In the course of his argument the
big man unwittingly made some re.
mark that reused the ire Of his small
adversary. A moment later he felt a
great pulling and Juggling at his coat
tails. Looking down, he was greatly
astonished to see his opponent wildly
gesticulating and dancing around him
What on earth are you trying to do
there, Dudley?" he asked.
by Gawd, sub, I'm fightin', subj
Everybody's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
SENT PACKAGES BY nElcHeoRs.
Custom of Early Days of New England
Settlement.

In the early days of the settlement
of New England the custom of send
ing packages by neighbors who jour.
neyed to different parts of the country
was an established one. The note
book of Schoolmaster Joseph Hawley
OF Northampton, Mass, when he
started on a trip to Boston, was filled
with such varied items as: Capt.
Partridge, a Cial and a dish kettle,
son, Joseph, speckled red ribbon,
whistles, buckles and fish hooks" "a
shilling worth of plumb and SPICE"
two psalters, bason and a quart
pot In old Paths and Legends Of
the New England Border" Katherine
M. Abbott says that it was the same
even as late as Judge Lyman's day;
his daughter, Mrs. Lesley, writes of it
in "Recollections Of My Mother:
There were no expresses then, and
so when 1t was known in the village
of Northampton that Judge and Mrs
Lyman were going to Boston-and
they always took pains to make it
known-a throng of neighbors were
coming in the whole evening before.
not only to take an affectionate leave.
but to bring parcels of every size and
shape, and commissions of every
variety.
One came with a dress she wanted
to send to a daughter at school: one
brought patterns Of dry goods, with a
request that Mrs. Lyman would pur-
chase and bring home dresses for a
family of five. And would she go to
the orphan asylum and see if a good
child of ten could be bound out to an
other neighbor? Would Mrs. Lyman
bring the child back with her?
The neighbors walked into the H.
brary, where the packing was going
on, and when all the family trunks
were filled my father called out heart
lily: Here. Hiram, bring down an
other trunk from the garnet, the larg-
est you can find, to hold all these par
cels!"
A little boy came timidly in with a
bundle nearly as large as himself, and
would this be too large for Mrs. Ly-
man to carry to grandmother" ~,
mo, indeed. Tell your mother I'll
carry anything short of a cooking
stove"
Another trunk, Hiram" said my IA
Their, land ask the driver to wait five
minutes"
Those were the times when people
could wait five minutes for family so
well known, and beloved. Our driver
had only to whip up his horses little
faster.-Youth's Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Clearing 1t Up.

ITO which is a man most closely
related" said the genealogist, "his
first divorced wife's second husband
or his present wife's first divorced hus.
band?"
$50 far as can see, one tie is about
as close as the other" said thought
full friend. L sns
i $50 should say" said the genealo-
gist,. but Billy Bowen must have fig
ured out difference. Anyhow, when
his first wife's second husband died
Billy went to ball game, but when
his present wife's first husband died
he went into mourning. / can't under
stand that"
81 can," said the thoughtful friend.
"Billy's present wife was on the, point
of divorcing him so she could remarry
her first husband. Now that he is dead
she has decided to stick to Billy"
"Ah," said the genealogist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
WILL SPEND A WEEK
AT THE DELLS

Geo. w. Mca3 and his class of Sun
day school boys of the Congregational
church, consisting of eighteen young
men left for weeks outing Tuesday at
the Dells near Kilbourn.
A number Of the party will drift down
the river In row boats, while others
will go by means of Walter Woods gas
|oline launch. The trip will be a most
delightful one, no doubt, as the route
traversed will lead the pleasure seekers
through ne Of the most picturesque
portions OF the Wisconsin River.
The distance is about 100 miles, and
the party will be several days in
the making OF the trip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
YOUNG PEOPLE TO SPEND
SEVERAL DAYS OUTING

A number of the young people of
this city and their visiting friends,
left Monday morning to spend about a
week in fishing, boating and camping
at the Crooked Rift Rod and Reel
club house delightfully."- ensconced in a
sequestered nook on the shady banks
OF the old Wisconse. The following
are in the party: The Misses Laura
Bryant, Myrtle Thompson. Hazel
Chapman of Oshkosh; Ella Young of
Nekoosa; Edna Muir, Georgia and
Kate Kellogg, Mrs. Muir, Messrs.
Wilbur Herschleb, Elmer Harmon.
Warren Fisher, Leonard Voyer, Kirk
Muir, Lacy Horton and Dr.. Melvin
Ruckle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Out of the Air

Recently parachutist gave several
exhibitions of his daring and skill at
Glasgow. One afternoon a strong wind
carried his balloon rapidly away, and
it was some time before he could make
descent. He touched mother earth
at a moorland spot near farm house,
and an old man stood close by staring
in blank amazement. He had seen
the gaudily-dressed being drop down
from the clouds.
What place is this?" asked the
parachutist In an authoritative tone.
The old man reverently knelt down
and clasped his hands together, and
his voice trembled with fervent emo
ton as he answered:
Good Lord, this is the parish O.
Cornwath. "-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Cure for Painting Fit.

There is no more sure cure for an
attack of faintness than hearty
sneeze. 1t Immediately stimulates the
blood vessels of the brain. In many
persons fainting never goes SO far as
loss of consciousness or loss of con.
troll of the limbs. And in these the
sudden weakness is often brought to
an end by sneeze caused by nature
herself without any external aid A
grain of two of pepper, snuff or tobac
CO introduced into the nose or tick.
ling its interior lightly will usually In.
sure a sneeze. These simple proceed
ures or others similar in character
may prove invaluable when smelling
salts and other elegant aids are alb
sent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

Deafness Cannot be Cured,

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
result and unless the inflammation can be
taen out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inf1amed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY o., Toledo, o.
Sold by all ruggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
A Complication.

Two Irishmen were telling conun-
drums one day, and when their supply
ran out, Pat suggested that they make
some up.
"All right" said Mike. "Phwhat is
1t thot goes around a barnyard in
feathers and on two legs and bark
ing like a dog?"
MY, thot's hard. 1 give it up" an
swered Pat, after some moments of
thinking. "Phwhat's the answer"
"a chickeni"
My, thot's foine; but how'd the
barking of a dog get In there?" in
quired Pat.
'Oh, 1 just put that in to make it
harder" -Philadelp Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
WILL WANT DELLS
FOR STATE PARK
Legislature to Act on Matter
This Fall

Acquisition Of the famous dellS of
the Wisconsin river at Kilbourn by
the state for park purposes is prob
able project of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association of Mil wau-
kee, soon to be launched. 1t is
expected THAI the organization will
frame a bill for presentation to the
legislature this fall.
The business men of Kilbourn have
taken exception to the statements
printed in the Milwaukee Sentinel
purported to have been made by Pre-
sident Nat Wetzel 10 the effect that
the Dells company would close the
Dells and dispose of their proper
ty because of the action of the Mil
waukee road not cooperating with
the company in running excursions.
Editor j. E. Jones of the Kilbourn
Events on behalf OF the Business
Mems association of Kilbourn States
that the Dells are as attractive as
ever and that plenty of the hotels are
open and well patroniZed by travellers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
SUNDAY SERVICES AT THE
BAPTIST CHURCH

Next Sabbath al the Baptist church
Rev. Leslie Lee Sanders, of La Crosse.
will preach both morning and even.
ing. Mr.. Sanders is real boy
preacher, for he has been engaged in
evangelistic work since he was eight
years old, and is now not yet twenty
one. ~
In his work he has visited the prin-
cipal cities OF the United States,
talked to very large audiences. and
has had marvellous success wherever
he has gone. 1t will be rare treat
for the people of Grand Rapids to
hear him. Everyone invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

When the Stomach, Heart or Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these or
CANS always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach-nor stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. That is simply make-shift.
Get prescription known to Druggists
everywhere as DR.. Shops Restorative.
The Restorative is prepared expressly
for these weak inside nerves.
Strengthen these nerves, build them
up with DR.. Shoop's Restorative
tablets or liquid-and see how quickly
help will come. Sold by Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
lEGALS
Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County OF WOOD
In Circuit Court.
Henry W. Carter,
Plaintiff,
John M. Secrist and
William Delbert Ferguson,
defendants.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of
and pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure
and sale duly rendered and entered in the
above entitled action in the above named
court, on the Bird day of July, A. ID. 1907, in
favor OF the above named pIaintln and
against the above named defendants here
in, more than one year having elapsed
since the date of entry of said Judgment,
and no part thereof having been paid i, j.
T. Welch as sheriff OF said Wood County,
Wisconsin, will, on Saturday, the 18th day
of August, A. D., 1908, at 10 O'Clock in the
door OF the Court House, in the city OF Grand
Rapids, Wood County, State of Wisconsin,
offer for sale and sell at public auction and
vendue to the highest bidder for cash, all
of the following described real estate and
premises, situated in the County of Wood
cribed in said Judgment, to wit:
The south east quarter of the south west
quarter of section number twenty-one cd,
the northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter OF Section number twenty-eight (2S) !;
the east half and the southwest quarter of
the southwest quarter of section number
Twenty-Five (29J; and the east half of the
south east quarter o.. section lumber thirty
four l3t); all in township number twenty
one (21) north, OF range number six 90 east,
Dated at the city OF Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin, this 18th day Of July, A.
D., 1908.
]. T. WEIGH
Sheriff of Wood County, Wisconsin.
WHEELAN & HAMBRECHT,
Attorney for the Platntin.
tf1rst publication July expires Aug. l3.j
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
HOME COMING WEEK
AT CHIPPEWA FALLS

To any friend or former resident of
Chippewa Falls, Greeting:
The Citizens of Chippewa Falls, are
planning tC hold a Grand Home Com
ing Festival in connection with the
Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Sept.
ember 14th to 18th. 1908, and extend
to all former residents, friends and
neighborS hearty invitation 10 be
with US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

We will consider it a special favor if
you will call up the WooD COUNTY
REPORTER printing Office by telephone
and give US any item of news that you
know will be pleasant reading for
somebody. 1t makes no difference to
US whether you are subscriber or not,
we want the news, and want it every
day. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Very Much So.

That girl is a peach!" enthusiastic
ally remarked spectator.
Yes" said another, "and she is the
apple of her fathers eye
she and young Binks would make
fine pair suggested third.
But" objected another In the
group, "a fellow like Binks would find
her something of lemon in the gar
den of love-"
The cynical bystander who had
been listening butt in at this point.
Il don't know the young lady" he
said dryly,i.'but she seems to be very
fruitful in her resources"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
CLERKS OVERLOOK
NEW LAW
Requirements As To School
Census Not BeinQ Fulfilled,

The new law which requires school
district clerks to report the school
census of his districts is not being
adhered. This law, which is import
ant in ascertaining the school attend
ance, is Sec. 439 CD. of Chap. 446, laws
of 1907. 1t makes it the duty of the
school district clerks to make three
copies of the school census and place
one in the hands Of the teacher at the
opening Of the school. and the other
must be kept on file in the district
clerks Office, :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

George Patton and L. 81. Eaton of
Chicago who have been fishing in this
vicinity, opened mound at Pelican
Lake and unearthed a monster skele-
ton. 1t was almost eight feet long
and the arms extended several inches
below the hips. In the same mound
we're trinkets Of various kinds, in
Guiding copper knife, stone Ratchet,
several copper rings and "a necklace
made of the tusks of some strange
animal. Further explorations are to
be made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

Pain anywhere stopped in 20
minutes sure with one of DR.. Shoop'S
Pink Pain Tablets. The formula is
on the 25-cent box. Ask your Doctor
or Druggist about this formula! Stops
womanly pains, headache, pains any
where. Write DR.. Shoop, Racine.
Wis. for free trial, to prove value Of
his Headache, or Pink Pain Tablets.
Sold by Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

The little attacks of stomach trouble
and stomach disorders will I'M
doubtedly lead to chronic dyspepsia
unless you take something for a suf-
ficient time to strengthen the stom-
ach and give it chance to get well.
II you take Kodol in the beginning
the bad attacks of Dyspepsia will be
avoided, but If you allow these little
attacks to 90 UNDECIDED it will take Ko-
dol longer time to put your stomach
IL good condition again. Get bottle
OF Kodol today. Sold by Johnson Hill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
SUBSCRIPTION $50 A YEAR In ADVANCE
Thursday, August 6 1908.

Ii this section of the state. as re-
CARDS the sentorial vote Is any Criter-
ion "Uncle Ike" Stephenson will not
receive votes sufficient to know that
he was in the race. Nearly every
person speaking upon the question all
state that he is too old for the posi-
tion and too much OF corporation
man to be returned to the senate,
And they are right.-Antigo Repub-
lican,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
A Blow to the Gossips.

why are all you women down on
Mrs. Weedes?" You We're very sorry
for her when her husband died"
Yes, and how did she repay our in.
terest in her? She fixed things so thai
none of the papers would publish the
amount of money her husband left
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

When the baby is cross and has you
worried and worn out you will find
that little Cascaweet, the we'll
known remedy for babies and children,
will quiet the little one inTa short
time. The ingredients are. printed
plainly on the bottle. Contains no
opiates. Sold by Johnson Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
PORT EDWARDS

Chas. Helke and wife spent Sunday with
relatives at Wausau.
Mesdames C. Jasperson, Frank Brazeau
and daughter Dorothy visited at the Ed. Po-
lensky home one day the past week.
J. Lamadeleine was Grand Rapids visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. Harris and children OF Nekoosa were
guests OF Mrs. Shelhammer Tuesday.
E. B. Garrison has gone east on a business
trip.
Master John Alexander arrived from Mil
waukee Tuesday for an extended visit with
his father.
Frank Armon and wife were guests ofrela-
tives in Linwood Sunday.
Misses Emma and Anna Erickson of your
city were guests of Mrs. Chris Peterson a
few days the past week.
Mrs. E. B. Garrison was shopping in Chic
ago couple OF days the past week.
Mrs. C. P. Allen of Milwaukee, was the
guest OF her daughter Mrs. Levi Leroux a
few days the past week.
]. E. Aucutt and wife and son Jack were
Rudolph visitors Sunday.
Alva Odell entertained a number of her
girl friends Wednesday in honor of her
birthday.
Otto Susnufsky and wife are rejoicing over
the arrival of baby boy at their home Mon
day morning.
Rev. Evans of Grand Rapids was enter
tanned at the home of w. Rounds Tuesday,
Messrs T. Timlin and Levi Leroux attended
the ball game at Rudolph Sunday.
Frank Pelot has begun the erection of a
cottage on his lots on Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs, H. Zurfuh had their baby boy
Arthur christened Sunday at the Catholic
church at Nekoosa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

Served as coffee, the new coffee sub
stitute known to grocer's everywhere
as DR.. Shops Health Coffee, will
trick even coffee expert. Not a
grain of real coffee in it, either pure
healthful toasted grains. malt, nuts,
ETC., have been so cleverly blended as
to give wonderfully satisfying coffee
taste and flavor. And it is made in
a minute", Too. No tedious 20 to 80
minutes boiling. j. IT. Schumacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
LOGICAL.

eastman said he had to sell short
in the market to-day" remarked Mr..
jerks, casually.
Il guess" ventured his wife, inno-
Gently, that's because Mr. eastman
hasn't been in the business long"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

Summer complaints and other serious
ailments common in hot weather can
be traced to the stomach nine times
out of ten. Keep the stomach in good
order right now by keeping a bottle of
Kodol handy In the house all the
time. but especially during this month
Take KOdOl whenever you feel that
you need it. That is the only time
you need to take KodOl. just when
you need it; then you will not be
troubled with sour stomach, Delching,
gas on the stomach, bloating, dys.
pepsia and indigestion. Sold by john
sOn Hill Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

There are many limitations of De-
Wits Carbollzed Witch Hazel Salve
but just one original. Nothing else is
just as good. Insist on DeWitt's. 1t
is cleansing, cooling and soothing.
Sold by johnson Hill TO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Candidate For District Attorney.

i hereby announce my candidacy fol
the Republican nomination for Dis
trict Attorney for Woed County.
r. T.. ANDREWS. 16j-7w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
The New Colorado Special Electric Lighted

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Leaves Chicago daily 1000 a. M, for
Denver, through without change.
Only one night enroute; Pullman
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Ginning chair cars and observation
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la carte.
$50 90 for Round Trip, Chicago to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
daily until September 30tb, via Chica-
go, Union Pacific & North Western
Line CORRESPONDENCE low rates from
all points. Two trains daily. Fer
full particulars, apply to any agent.
The North Western Line. 23-3t.