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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
FARMAN'S NOVEL AIRSHIP.
Resembles a Huge Bird and Even Has
Birdlikc Beak.

neSeHloteS u E1uSe DiFo ana Even las
Birdiikc Beak.
Henri Farman's aeroplane in which
he recently made Il successful flight ar
the Brighton Beach race track near
New York is constructed somewhat
after the fashion of a bird. In its flight
it is operated Oh the principle of the
bird. balancing itself in the air with
widespread wings. The forward end
of the machine even has a part that
might be regarded as a huge beak.
There are two horizontal planes of
thin, fragile canvas covered with
a rubber composition. These are about
five feet apart and measure thirty-two
feet from end to end Their width is
six and n half feet. They are mount
ed on spruce frames of light weight
They form the aeroplane's main body.
When the aeroplane is in fight they
move at right angles to their greatest
dimension, or sideways. Set behind
them ten feet away is n boXlize Struc-
ture, two of whose slides are open, so
that it presents no resistance to the
air. This is the rrdder house Within
whose movements. controlled by the
steering wheel. govern the steering of
the craft from side to side. The box
rUdder Is intended to give the whole
greater stability. The rudder house is
10 by feet
Set out on the front of the aeroplane
are two vertical planes whose angles
may be varied at will. These govern
the downward and upward movement
or the aeroplane. In the center of the
two forward main horizontal planes Is
little space partitioned off by fmearr,
of two planes set at r1ht angles to
the main planes. Here Mr. ,Farman
sits at the wheel. Behind him is the
fifty horsepower eight cylinder motor
with its sparker and throttI, Mt his
side.
The turning of the wheel will move
| the aeroplane to the right or the left
while the entire steering post. by q
backward or forward motion, will gov
ern the planes that mean fight upward
| or downward. In the Wright machine
there are four levers for the purpose.
Of steering. In the Farnan aeroplant
the wheel by its natural movement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Fisher to Tenant; Steiger to
.charnweber to Hughes. Umpires-
,oeckel and Genins.
british NET MEN TO COME
Pay In New York fer Honor of Going
to Australia.

New York, Aug 12-News confirm
ng the cable dispatch from London to
he Associated Press regarding the
5isit of an English lawn tennis team
o this country in connection with the
competition for the Davis cup, and Civ
ng further details regarding the com
ing matches, was given out here last
hight by President James Dwight of
he United States National Lawn Ten
his association. AS announced, the
english team will come here and play
team of Americans to decide which
shall go TO Australia as challenger of
Australasia for the possession of the
Davis cup, the emblem of international
supremacy in the lawn tennis world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
or the movement of the steering post,

or the movement of the steering post
governs the whole steering gear.
The engine will drive four propeller
blades set at the rear Ike the pro-
pellers of ship. The mechanicians
who set up the aeroplane said that
owing TO the necessity of having every
thing as light as possible the machine
cannot carry enough water in its radia
tor and water circulator to admit of
long flights. Also the weight of gaso-
lene prevents the aeroplane from car
rying much of the fuel.
The two main planes are well Sc
cured by means of piano wire which
crisscrosses between the two surfaces,
and the planes have an arch much like
that of the wings of bird. The eX-
perts explained that the small boys
kite really worked on the same gen.
eral principle. The kite, they said, is
a monoplane held against the wind by
a string. In the case of the Far>nan
aeroplane the strings place is taken by
the motor and its propeller blades.
The whole aeroplasr weighs LOO
pounds. The motor. with water tanks
and propeller, weighs 300 pounds. AS
a supporting structure to the planes
and all of the upper works a chassis
with wheels is set like the two hind
wheels of tricycle. which has the
little wheel in front Two smaller hi
cycle wheels are set to the rudder
house. All four wheels have pneu
matte tires. SO that the shock of the
aeroplane striking the ground will be
minimized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
lmmiorants' Purses.

The immigrants who stream into
New York all have different ways Of
carrying their money.
The Irish immigrant carries canvas
bag in which notes and coins are
crammed together.
The Germans wear a money belt,
gay and costly, of embroidered cha
mois.
The French and Italians carry brass
tubes with screw tops wherein they
keep their cash in twenty franc gold
pieces.
The Swede is sure to have an i'm
mense pocketbook of cowhide that has
been handed down from father to son
for generations.
The Slavs carry their money in their
high boots, along with a fork and
spoon.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.

DubuqueRock Island. rain.
Cedar Rapids, 5; Clinton, l eight
innings).
Peoria, 0; Bloomington, / III in
nings).
Springfield, >; Decatur 2.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, 0; Chicago, (six in
nings).
Boston. 2; st. Louis, 0.
Philadelphia. / PittsDurg, 8.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago. 6; New York /.
Cleveland. 1--G: Philadelphia. Cd.
Detroit, 3; Washington, 8"
st. Louis, 0; Boston. 3.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Kansas City, Z; Toledo. 3.
Minneapolis, 2; Louisville. 8.
St. Paul, l; Indianapolis, 3.
Milwaukee, 0; Columbus, /.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend, 2; Evansville ).
Dayton, SO; GAINESVILLE, 10 (sec-
Ong game seven innings).
Fort Wayne, 10; Wheeling, 4.
Grand Rapids-Terre Haute, rain.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Pueblo, z; Des MOines, o.
Denver. 3; Sioux City. 2.
Omaha-Lincoln, wet grounds.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Keokuk, 5; Kewanee, 0.
Ottumwa, 1; Jacksonville, 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Blood Poison and Vital
Weakness of Men

There is not man in existence who
is suffering from vital weakness. if the
decline is from unnatural causes. and
has not developed to an incurable stage.
that we cannot rebuild and strengthen
to his entire satisfaction. and after
have cured Il case of this kind there Will
never again be a sign of weakness, eX-
.ccpt brought on by imprudence.
NO CHARGE UNLESS CURED.
Remember. that If You place Your
ease with our services, il will cost alb
soiuteiy nothing IL we fail to effect the
cure.
you DON'T PAY IF WE DON'T CURE
CONSULTATION AND EXAMINATION
FREE.
We make you straightforward. bus
incSs-liI>e propositions. We fulfill every
promise. We never hold out false hopes.
We never disappOint our patients.
BLOOD POISON-If you have any symp-
toms of Contagious Blood Poison. in
either primary, secondary or tertiary
stages, come to us and he forever rid
lof it. Our treatment quickly destroys
the virus, clears the skin. purifieS the
blood and thoroughly cleanses and
Ieradicates all traces of the poison from
| all danger of transmission or rccur-
| renee is removed.
The treatment we administer for
Blood Poison acts rapidly upon the dis
eased blood cells. eXpelling the poison
therefrom. and soon shows to the en-
tire satisfaction of the patient that the
| deadly virus or poison is being forever
DIFFERENTIATED from the system and the
lcure effected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Team Average Good.

In club fielding Rock Island at pres
ent has an average of .929, which, con-
sid,ring the fact that there are three
players with abnormally low averages,
is exceedingly good.
Without reckoning those players who
have been dropped, sold, or traded, the
Rock Island team has 2,22S put-outs,
1.1S9 assists, and IT'S errors, a total of
1892 chances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
JOE CANS IN POOR TRIM
Reports From California Indicate That
Boxer Is Going Back"

San Francisco, Aug. 12.-Followers
Of Joe Cans in this city were thrown
INTO panic yesterday when reports
were received from the mountains of
Lake county that the noted pugilist
had trained off, and was but shad-.
ow of his former self. The news shows
that he has displayed little improve
ment in the mountains.
One follower of the game, who re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

turned from the district where Cans
is now living, said that the veteran
boxer is but a shadow of his former
self He declared that the apparent
shown by Joe was only
and that the colOred scrap
per is really running down grade He
believes that Cans has tried to work
himself into condition too quickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is the most
treacherous and silent and certain in
its i'll results of all known ailments of
men. il makes its appearance appar-
emily without cause, but never ceases
in it's destructive influence until ii
rohs. n man of all his yigor, vitality,
making him a complete physical wreck.
Under our treatment a healthy cir
culation of blood is. quickly reestab-
Iished and permanent strength = and
vitality are given to the organism
Every trace of weakness disappears, the
become stronger and better in every
way, and will soon possess the sense
of well-being which accompanies good
health and robust manhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Delicious Banana Cream

This recipe is highly recommended
by one of our correspondents try it for
dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
stiff froth, then add one 10c package
of Lemon JELL-O dissolved in y tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish with candied
cherries. Serve with whipped cream
or any good pudding sauce. JELL-O is
sold by all grocers at 10c per package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
wilson's Homer Ends II.

Peoria, H., Aug. I'm one of the
fastest, cleanest fielding games of the
season here Bloomington defeated Pc
ora in the 18th inning by 1 to 0. A
home run by Wilson settled the issue.
Both Keupper and Higgins were in
rare form. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

Two base hit-Davis. Three base
hit-Spencer. Bases on balls-Off
Spencer, 4; off Isaacs, ,. Struck out
BY Spencer. 1; by Isaacs, 4. Hit
by pitcher-By Spencer, L. Umpire
Mcfarland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Another for Stcirer.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. r. Steiger
had the better of Swain in pitchers
battle which Springfield won from De-
catur, to 2. Both Were in good form.
but the locals hit with men on bases.
The score.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Rock Island and Northern
Team Fail to Come To-
gether as Result.
OTHER TEAMS ALL IN ACTION
Wilson Knocks Homer in Eleventh for
Bloomington, Winning Tight
Game From Peoria.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Rock Island at Dubuque.
Clinton at Cedar Rapids.
Decatur at Springfield.
Bloomington at Peoria.

Dubuque, Iowa, Aug. 12.-The Du
ouque-Rock Island game was prevent
ed by rain, which fell heavily in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Four Diseases That
Wreck Men!
VaricoCeie, Nervous Exhaustion, Blood Poison
and Kidney Disease.

No IncurabIc Cases Accepted.
There il no risk. for do not treat
incurabic cases under any considcra-
ton. WE 30 NOT EXPERIMENT NOR
USE RIOUS DRUGS TO RUIN
YOUR SYSTEM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

Hennepin Canal Excursion.
On steamer Silver Crescent Thurs
day at 2 p. m, 50 cents round trip.
Call old phone 1SS, new phone 5152.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Spencer Some Pitcher.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, Aug. 12.-Cedar
Rapids won an easy victory, 5 to 1,
the visitors being unable to hit Spen-
tCer The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12
Varic0ceie,
Prices Always Reasonable.

We will give the poorest man ~
chance, well the rich. to receive
a cure from us at small cost. THERE,
IL No MAN TOO POoR TO GET OUR
BEST OPINION FREE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

All the news all the time =. THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-12

Stolen bases-Raymond Goodwin.
Home run-Wilson. Sacrifice hits
Landry, Corners. Swain. Double play
Raymond to Rohn to Bewer. Bases
on balls-Off Kerpper, 2; off Higgins,
e. Struck out-By Keupper, 8; by
Higgins, 3. Umpire-McGreevy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22

our common househy. Think Of
it! To have this filth carried into
your houses, deposited upon your
eatables, and YOU to relish it! Yet
with all this knowledge we let this
nuisance and danger Turk among
us. Two years ago u water
supply was not even as good as
now, vet there was no typhoid
fever. Why? Because then hogs
and cows roamed the streets and
disposed OF the refuse, which now
lies TO rot and decay in the back
yards and and alleys, yes, even at
the very back doors. Is not this
additional proof? Then there is
the mistaken idea of not having
privy vaults, which could be easily
disinfected, and on account OF
darkness also keep out flies. The
open, on-top-of-the-ground place
or box, may be made safe by the
use of plenty of disinfectant, quick
lime, etc, we. this cannot be done
as thoroughly as in a vault, be-
sides the unsightliness. Otter
these places are located so as t
be almost at a neighbours window
or door. Again, where a case o
typhoid fever exists or even ha:
existed, is or has there ever any
thing been done to disinfect mat
ter thrown out?
When one deliberately shoot,
down another we call it murder; i
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22

one scatters the infection in the
ways stated, carelessly and in cold
blood, and kills his neighbor, we
condone it. Would it not be pro-
per to ask at the death OF a victim
Of this dread disease: Who is his
murderer? O, Mr.. Booster, why do
you lead a prospective locator
away from such scenes OF filth or
try to excuse their e~xistence2 Use
a little of your energy to have the
city put into thorough sanitary
condition, then point to the cor
dition with pride and you will find
the bargain half made.
True, it does not look we'll to
have hogs roam the streets; but
better so than kill the people with
an insidious disease which can
easily be avoided. 1t is true also,
that our town cannot as yet lnSti-
tute a public system of garbage
removal, not having the means,
and taxes already too high. lndi-
viduals will not have it removed,
as is proven all the time; and if
they would, where is there public
ground to dump it1 There is only
one way open: Let the proper
authority see that the require
ments of the ordinance on this sub
ject are carried out, that there be
a general cleaning up, and that all
dangerous matter be burned at
once till other provisions can be
made. However, we must look
to the proper authorities to en-
force cleanliness, as ind ividuals
cannot take this matter up with
their neighbors, which would
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22
LET'S CLEAN Up THE CITY

Repeatedly has the remark by
newcomers been heard here, that
they would have to send their
families away from here tor the
summer, that they would not risk
them to the dangers of disease in
consequence of the condition Of ex-
IRENE filth in our city. Now, when
it comes to such a stage, is it not
time to pay attention to this most
serious matter? We must con-
Tess with shame that this con-
demnation is only too we'll de-
served. The causes of the dreaded
scourges are too well known, for
recent medical researches have
revealed them so very plainly. AS
it has been proved that the infec-
ton of yellow fever is due to the
sting by the female Of the
stegomyias, that malaria is not
caused by the air made foul by de-
caying vegetation in stagnant
pools, but by the bite of a poison
carrying mosquito, so also has
the old theory been disproved that
typhoid fever is the result of inn
pure water. 1t has been positively
ascertained that only a very small
per cent of these cases can be
traced to polluted water, but that
the infection is carried from pu-
trid and decaying matter, from the
open cesspool and non-disinfected
privy vault, upon the hairy legs oil
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-02-22

cause endless strife. Let us have
good sanitary conditions first, that
is: Health and prosperity will
60 with it hand in hand.
Communicated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-28

We have some very desirable homes for sale
on the best residence streets in the city and at
real bargain figures.
A right new modern cottage for sale or rent
on 18th street. in the old Sharp addition.
Another one at bargain on West 18th st.
Also some desirable building lots in different
parts of the city at ridiculously low prices.
Call and see US if you are interested in a good
home, either in the city or country Now is the
time to buy good property at prices that appeal
to your pocketbook.
If you are looking for a good established
business, we'll located, we have got just what
you are looking for, and at the right price.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-28
Wholesale Prices.
POULTRY.

POULTRY.
Eggs, 14c doz. Hens, 8: Id.
Young Chickens, each Is to 25c.
Turkeys, fat, per To-, l9c
Ducks, per h., &c.
BOOSTERS, per ID, &c.
Full feather geese, per doz. 81, O(
20 "a so
GRAIN.
No. 2 Northern mixed oats p,
oushel. IS; No. l Timothy hay, rs
ION, $1,000; No. 2 Timothy hay, D,
,on, $1,000; No. l Clover Hay, pt
>pn, $1,000; Mixed Clover Hay.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER.
Prices paid by wholesale dealers
o the producers and dairymen;
Live Poultry-Heus, per h., 83c.
Butter-Packing, packing stock
per h., 15c
ROOTS, HIDES, WOOL AND tai.
LOW.
Prices paid by wholesale dealers
to butchers and farmers:
Roots-Southern ginseng, $500 b.;
Golden Seal" yellow root, 90c h.;
Mayapple, &c; pink root, 12c and 13c.
Tallow-No. 1, &c; No. 2, 33c.
Woodbury. IL to 20; Clear
Grease, zoe to 23cc' Medium, tub
washed, 35c to 45c: coarse, dingy
tub-washed, BOO to 36c Black WOO
24c.
Feathers-Prime white goose,
45c; dark and mixed old goose, 25c
to Csc; gray mixed, 15c to 30c. white
duck, 35c.
Hides and Skins-These quota
tions are for Kentucky hides
Southern green hides &c.
We quote assorted lots; dry flint,
No. 1, Sc to 10c;
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-28
HOpkinSyille Markgl.
Corrected Every Thursds'
GROCERIES.

Corrected Every Thursds'
GROCERIES.
THESE ARE RETAIL PRICES
Apples, per peck, so to zoe
Beans, white, per gal. SOC
Coffee, Arbuckle' s, per ID, ~
Coffee, roasted, 15c to Csc.
Coffee, green, 12Hc to 25c
rea, green, per Id 90 to 81
Tea, black, per ID, 40c to 81
Cheese, cream. 25c h., straigl
Pine Apple, 15c to 25c.
Edam, S1.25
Roqueford, SOC 10,
sugar, graduated, 16 los., SLIGO
Sugar light brown, 18 lbs, 81 OF
Sugar, dark brown, 20 lbs, 81 ,Os
Sugar, Cuba,14 lbs. for $l.0O
Sugar, xxx, 14lbs. for S1t0
Flour, patent, per bbl., S. 80
flour, family, per bbl.;; $500
Graham, lib, sack 40c
Meal, per busnel, 80.
Hominy, per. ID. sc.
Grits, zoe gallon.
Dat Flakes, package, 15c, 2 for 2s'
Dat Flakes, bulk, Sc Id.
VEGETABLES.
Sweet potatoes, per peck, 40
Irish potatoes, per peck, 30c.
Cabbage, new, &c
Onions, per peck, 35c.
Turnips, peck, Zoe.
Celery, Sc and 10c bunch.
CANNED GOODS.
Cranber-ies, per quart 15c.
Corn, per doz, cans,$1. 90 to s. 81
Tom atoes, IL cans, 81, 90 to 81 80
Peas, from l0C to 30c per car.
Hominy, l0c per can.
Beets per can, loo.
Kidney Beans, 10c can.
Lima Beans, per can. 1Oc
Korona, per can, Zoe.
Squash, per can, 10c.
Peaches, 10c to 40c per can
Apricots, per can, 25c to '5c
Pineapples. per can, 15c to S5c.
Raisins, 10c and 15c package.
Raisins, layer, 1jc ID.
Evaporated Peaches, zoe lb.
Evaporated Apples, 10c ID
Evaporated Apricots, 25c Id.
Prunes, 10c to 15c per Id.
COUNTRY PRODUCE
Hams, country, per To-, 14c
Packers hams, per h., l5c
Shoulders, per h., 10c.
Sides, per h., 1916.
Lard, per To-, 1896.
Honey =, 12Kc
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-28

261 acres-only miles from town on the Rus
sellvie pike This farm can be bought
cheap, add is an ideal location, and highly
productive place, with good improvements.
10 acres Just outside the corporate limits of
Hopkinsville splendid house and all neces-
sary out buildings. Just the very best
place you know of to raise chickens and run
a garden and fruit farm.
200 acres. near Pembroke, rich land and well
improved Runs right up to within 3-mile
of the best little town on earth.
I'll acres, miles south Of town, improvements
good. and everything in good shape An
opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
AIS acres near Roaring Spring. Can be divided
into two farms. Good improvements, fine
land. and will be sold cheap
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-09-18

that direction. When we meet spin
ners and consumers we lose no time in
impressing upon them the honesty, sim
cerity and practicability Of our pur-
poses. And we are gaining headway
in their confidence every day.
We are invading Europe, too, with
the advance guard Of an organization
which shall eventually enable US to
dispose Of our products directly to the
old world consumer, eliminating the
gambler and the middle man in this
country Calmly, systematically, with
out furry or excitement, we are going
about the solution Of these problems
that have puzzled men since buying
and selling became regular, economic
functions.
In this greatest battle Of the ages,
the battle for the rights and the de-
velopment of the producer of the ma
tons wealth, I ask your earnest, un-
selfish and unsleeping cooperation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-09-18
AN ANCIENT HIGHWAY.
EnqIand's Great North Road Is Two
Thousand Years Old.

Before we reached Hatfield, a few
miles out Of London, we had already
been impressed with the magnificence
of this Great North road, which is
said to have been built by Mr.. Cae-
sar, whose headquarters were In
Rome at the time. 1t is the direct
route from London to Edinburgh and
has been travelled for so many centu-
ries that the earliest histories Of Eng
land contain certain accounts Of the
movement Of troops upon 1t. 1t is
great thoroughfare for vehicles Of all
sorts, motorists and cyclists and in
these modern days there are we'll
worn footpaths along either side for
pedestrians. We passed scores of
motors, and 1 was told while in Eng
land that the popularity Of motoring
had noticeably diminished the num-
ber of first class travellers by rail.
We found the road for it's entire length
of 400 miles in perfect condition. In
many portions the macadam is said
to be nine feet thick. Long sections
Of the road are oiled, and on no part
of it was there any appreciable
amount of dust. There are few sharp
curves and the grades are so slight
that it has become a great thorough
fare for speeders, with the result that
there are many police traps for which
one has to watch. We found that we
could stop in almost any little village
and get information as to just where
the traps were located-as, for In
stance, they told US at BiglesWade,
which is a better looking place than
its name, to look out for traps just
the other side of Buckden and again
in approaching Weston.-Frank Pres
brey in Outing Magazine.