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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
PoRrLAND's MAYOR GRATEFUL.
Appreciates Efforts Of Revenue Cut
ter Service to ExtinRuish Fire.

Appreciates Efforts Of Revenue Cut
ter Service to Extinguish Fire.
The United States revenue cutter An
droscoggin. the new ship Of the Treasury
Department feet. which about month
ago entered upon the discharge. of her
duties on the Maine coast, has already
rendered valuable assistance to shipping
on the coast.
Recently the crew of the ship was
formed into a volunteer fire-fghting bril-
gade, and was sent ashore at Portland
to aid in extinguishing a fire which threat
ened to get beyond the control Of the
Portland firemen. The detachment was
placed under the command of Lieut.. Jo-
seph T. Drake. Before it could get ashore
the fire was gotten under control and
the assistance of the marine fire fighters
was not needed
In recent letter to the commanding
officer Of the Androscoggin the mayor Of
Portland extend hearty thanks to the
men of the ship for their willingness to
come to the aid Of the city in trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New Academy-Taylor Granville In THE
Star Bout" Sis pm.
New Lyceum--"The Kentucky Bellies"
Sis pm.
Four Mile Run-Luna I'ark. a fairyiand
of amusements. with concert ana Vauoe-
willie show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Amusements. with
moving picture performances, every even
ing.
Great Falls-Orchestra. dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Man Reported Shot.

Lieut.. Falvey and Policeman Gee of the
ninth precinct were told this morning
about l o'clock that a man had probably
killed himself on the road near the
Lutheran Home. Langdon. B. F. Ed
wards. a real estate dealer. telephoned to
the police Official that there was a man
lying in a ditch near the road and that
there was q revolver on the ground near
him. DR.. Conklin Of the Casualty Hos
pital also went to the place where it was
reported the man had been seen. The
physician and policeman ascertained that
the man had been taken home by a neigh
Dor and that he had not been shot. He
had merely stopped there to rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Randle Highlands News.

Mr.. Roger Melting and wife, who have
been visiting relatives in Laurel. Md. re-
turned today.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Utz Of North
RandIe Highlands have returned from a
visit among relatives in Portsmouth. Va.
Miss Sally Harding of Q street is away
for a two months vacation in Maryland.
Mrs Westerlund of Naylor road re-
turned last night from visit among rela-
tives at Hillsborough Va. Her sister.
Irene Wynkoot. accompanied her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Dies From Street Car Injuries.

Walter Jones. coiored, fourteen years OF
age. whose home was at 2O47 9th street
northwest. died at Freedmen's Hospital
this morning. His death was due to in
juries he received Friday afternoon when
he was struck by a street car near
Florida avenue and Sth street. 1t is
stated that Jones and two companions
were amusing themselves by jumping on
and of the cars and that he fell between
the motor car and trailer and sustained
fatal injuries. An inquest will be held
at the morgue tomorrow morning to de-
termine the question of responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.

William Lancaster. colored, twenty-four
years of age. was treated at the Casualty
Hospital today for fracture of his left
leg Lancaster. whose home is at 1913
Linden court, engaged in an alteration
near 18th and II streets northeast with
another colored man named Edward Rob
inson. He charges that Robinson inflicted
the serious injury with a stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Funeral of Miss Tansill.

Funeral services over .ne remains OF
Miss Virginia Lee Tans:ll. who died yes
terday at Arlington. Va, will be held in
Trinity Chapel at $50 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Troop of ST. Johns Episcopal
Church. Georgetown, will officiate He
VIII be assisted by Rev. Mr.. Peter OF
Epiphany Church
The deceased was a member of Epiph-
any Church of this city. having heen con-
nrmed one year ago. She had served
also as organist of the Sunday school.
She was the eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Lee Tansill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Harry Carter of Carter & Clark has
gone to Braddock Heights. Md. to visit
his mother and sisters, who are spending
the summer there.
Capt Ollie Crowder. master of the tug
William H. Yerkes jr.. was In the city for
a short time yesterday on a visit to his
family while his tug was In port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Building Permits Issued.

Building Permits Issued.
The following building permits were
issued today:
To j. H. Beck for one two-story brick
dwelling at 22s Sth street southeast; arch
itect, r. w. Wolff; builder, S. G. Mox-
ley; estimated cost, $4,000.
To L. L. Burn for one two-story brick
dwelling at 1928 E street northeast; arch
itect w. Dove; builder, ]. D. Burn; esti-
mated cost. $500.
To M. Goldenberg to repair department
store at 912-914 7th street northwest: con-
tractor, G. ]. Osterman; estimated cost
$1,000.
To H. r. Wagner to repair apartment
at 1929 G street northwest; contractor
owner; estimated cost, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Furnish Your Home.

Manufacturers new sample furniture
by auction Wednesday morning. COM
mencing 1910. Beautiful new furniture
and rugs at money-saving prices. Bullets.
dining tables and chairs heavy brass
beds. Administer. velvet. brussels and
wilton rugs. parlor suites. bureaus and
chiffoniers. odd chairs and rockers. tables
cabinets. etc. All new and perfect. Come
in any time and look through our rooms
Wilson & Mayors. 1927 and 1920 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
FINES AGGREGATE $50.
William Melvin Goes to Workhouse
in Lieu of Payment

William Melvin was arraigned on two
charges of carrying a concealed weapon
and disorderly. conduct before Judge Null
lowry in the Police Court today. He was
committed to the workhouse for four
months and a half in default Of fines ag-
gregating $50
It was testified that Melvin. because
of fancied wrongs, was hunting for man
named George Smith Saturday night. His
conduct while near the intersection of
nth and streets attracted the attention
Of Policeman Jones OF the 9Th precinct.
who placed the man in arrest for disor-
derby conduct.
At the station house a .3S-caliber revol-
yer was found on Melvin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Held for a Hearing.

Frank Beach. who was arrested a day
or SO ago by Detectives Vermillion and
Barbee of the central Office. charged with
stealing a gold watch last April from w.
e. Knibloe at the Belasco Theater. was
formally committed at the Police Court
this morning for his preliminary hearing
The hearing will not take place until the
complaining witness. who is an actor, can
arrive in the city. He is expected to
reach here the latter part Of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Judge Mullowny Returns.

After leave of six weeks Judge Alex
ander r. Mullowny. who has been absent
on his vacation. resumed his seat on the
bench of the District branch of the Police
Court this morning. Judge Mullowny
spent the greater portion of his leave al
Asbury Park. the home of Mrs. Null
lownys parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer ?

TT you are, be sure to have Tho
Evening and Sunday Star fob
low you. In most cases The
Star will be at the breakfast
table the next morning and al.
ways give all Of the latest news
from Washington Of the =, be.
fore. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired by giving
the old as we'll Al the new ad-
dress. The price Of The Star BY
mali daily and Sunday Is 60 cents
per month. in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

1O1 Ships Constructed in the United
States and Recorded in July.

According to the July report of the bu-
reau of navigation of the Department of
Commerce and Labor. 1O1 sail and steam
vessels. of IT'S gross tons. were built in
the United States and officially numbered
during the past month. The largest steam
vessel included in these figures is the
Wyandotte. Of zoos gross tons. built at
Ecorse. Mich OF the 1Ol vessels built
last month 3 were steel steamers of 2.2s4
gross tons, So steamers built Of wood of
2,16S gross tons. and II sailing ships built
of wood OF 2,726 gross tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
KNOWS NOTHING OF CLEANER
District Building Official Kept Busy
Answering INQUIRIES.

Maj. Newton Ball. acting superintendent
Of street cleaning. was besieged with in
quiries this morning regarding tricycle.
street cleaner. There Is no such device
used by the District. but report was
published to that effect and citizens who
are usually interested in new methods
Immediately got busy with the telephone
asking all about it.
According to the story the device is
similar to a regular delivery tricycle. with
a large box in front of the white wing
who rides and directs 1t. He Is armed
with a spear. which he uses In picking up
scraps of paper from the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
LIKES LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Washington Topham So Tells Com
missiouers in Letter.

In a letter to the Commissioners writ
ten from WEIGH. w. Va. where he Is
spending the summer, Washington Top
ham Of this city approves of the present
form Of government in the District and
highly commends the administration Of
affairs by the present board of Commits
sioners.
while our local government is some
what different from other cities" MT.
Topham wrote, 1.-The opinion and belief Is
general that we have the best governed.
most beautiful and the cleanest city IN
the United States. 1t Is results that
count most and the splendid results OF
the efficient administration OF the pres
emit Commissioners speak best for them
selves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Reunion Of Confederate Veterans.

The Grand Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams of Virginia Is to have a reunion
the 23d Of October next at Charlottesville,
Va, where a monument to the deceased
veterans Of Albermarle county will be
unveiled by the John Bowie Strange
Camp.
The Harry Heith Camp. No. 119. Of the
Encampment Of Virginia. will send a
delegation to represent 1t at the time set
for the reunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Searching for an Uncle.

Mai. Sylvester received a message last
night from the Philadelphia police authori-
ties telling of the death of Miss Marie Os-
torne. 1t was stated that an uncle of the
woman lives in this city, and the police
were asked to find him. The uncle has
not vet been found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Philip Lewis. living in rear of I'LL 18th
street. complained to the police yesterday
that he had been robbed. His room was
entered, he said. and his trunk broken
open and robbed of $40 worth of clothing,
a gold cnarm and SIG in cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
COMMERCE CHAMBER BUSY.
Taabulating Data for Benefit
Prospective Investors.

The Washington Chamber Of Commerce
is tabulating data in reference to bust
ness sites and factory locations in and
around Washington; and also with regard
to the manufactures and jobbing bust
nesses already established in the District.
The object is to have instant informa-
ton for investors and others who write
to the Chamber of Commerce regarding
opportunities for starting new lines of
business, etc.
Letters are being sent out today to
every real estate firm and also to most
of the business men in the CITY, asking
for their aid in the matter and requesting
all possible information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Dies Without Medical Attendance.

Josephine Crowley. twenty years OF age.
died suddenly Saturday at her home, III
1st street southwest. There had been no
physician in attendance during her last
Illness The coroner determined that
death was due to natural causes, and
gave a certificate accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Summer Specials-Artistic Designs
& clusters. 81 and up. Blackstone. IA & H
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Holmes Pies Are Preferred

by discriminating housewives all over
town. They are the best and most de-
licious pies you can buy. All favorite
kinds. made in the real home way and de-
livered direct, 2Gc each. Holmes Bakery
LIST and SITS. Phones Linen. 144O and 1441
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Swift & Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington for the week ending Satur-
day. August 8. averaged 40 cents per ID.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Elliott Middleton. sixteen years of age.
living at 33d and n streets. fell and frac-
tured his leg while playing near Wiscon-
sin avenue and y street Saturday night
Friends took him to the Georgetown Uni
yerSity Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. A. Muddinan & Co. SIG 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Reisinger's Peach Ice Cream Made
from the fresh fruit. 81 gal, SOC. Y gal
Serial No. 1857. 23J G st. Phone NJ. 2761
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Chris. Xander's Pride of Va. Port
is recommended to convalescents as a
tonic. 900 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Study the Market.

The great buying and selling market OF
Washington is the Classified Columns Of
The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Thirst Quenchers Such as Heurich Is
| only satisfy and refresh but impart vigor
and strength. Brewed and aged right. .
doz. MaeFzen or Senate. $1.75: 2 dog. Lager,
1.5O; bot. rebate, SOC. Phone W. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Chevy Chase Lake Attractions.
New pony track. Marine band. dancing, ct
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
CITY ITEMS.

Big Vaudeville Bill, Talking Pictures
Majestic Theater. 1Oc. Tell your friends.
au1O-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

$1.25 to Annapolis and Return
via THE Electric Line" Visit the U. s. Ma
val Academy. See time schedule for trains.
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Sailed Peanuts. lOc Lib. :

2oc Milk Chocolate. 1711c: h-lb. cans VIII
bur's Cocoa, 19c: Full Cream Cheese, 16c
Butter, 25c: Lemons, 10c doz. ]. T. D
Pyles' stores. au1O-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Four Hours

Four Hours Sail on Cool Chesapeake
hav four days a week. $l.00 round trip
See ticket agent THE Electric Line" 18th
& N Y. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
every day via the electric line. Twilight
excursions. 800 round trip; pm, re-
turning up to midnight. Sat. and Sun. ex-
cepted.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

It Saves You Money to Deal
here. Lumber of all kinds; milIwork, stock
and to order. Eisinger Bros. 21O9 7th
amid oH,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Is Your Family Meat-Tiredp

Meat is not precisely the best no
weather diet anyhow. Schneider's Malt
Bread 10 equally sustaining. more invit
ing, more easy to digest. At grocers, SC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Baltimore and Ohio Excursion.
800 to Frederick. Keedysville (for Antfe-
| tam). Hagerstown and return Spacial
train leaves Union station. am, Sunday,
August 16-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Watch for a City-Randle Highlands
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10
Dobyn's, 18th and Columbia Road

Those in the vicinity Of 18th and Co.
lumbia road having no telephone may
leave Star Want Ads at Dobyn's Phar.
macy, 18th street and Columbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Established Beyond All Question
lis the health value Of good beer. "Old
Glory is brewed. aged and bottled under
conditions that insure perfect purity. For
case phone W. 435 Abner-Drury Brew Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-10

Elks' Club Roof Garden.
Marine Band concert tonight.-Advt
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
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EXPERT WILL VISIT
WESTERN FORESTS
Plans for improvement Of
Preserves VIII Be
Discussed.

\. IS. Rechnagel, Of the Forest Service,
left Washington Wednesday for a trip
of three months TO the Rocky Mountain
regions. where he Will visit several OF
the national forests on official business
He Will discuss with the supervisors
plans for the Improvement and conser-
walton Of the timber resources. The
trip is a part OF the general policy Of
the Forest Service 10 bring the forests
UP to the highest state OF cultivation.
so that ultimately trees may be grown
and cared for as would be L crop OF any
sort.
Mr.. Recknagel is a graduate Of Yale
and also Of the Yale School Of Forestry.
having received the degree of A. B. in
the former in 1904. and the degree Of
NJ +. in the latter IN 1906 He was Sc
lccted for his present mission because
OF special ability in the line in which
he IS 10 be engaged
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
The Only Laxative
Used by Those Who Know

People never use harsh physic after
they know what it does.
That gripping and pain are symptoms
that the bowels are irritated.
You have come to think, perhaps, that
such effects are necessary, else you
would never endure them.
But they are not; they are wicked
That irritation of the stomach is the
cause of nearly all dyspepsia
That irritation of the bowels-causing
the lining 10 callouS--is the cause
Of constipation
Cascarets bring the same results with
out injury.
They never gripe-never pain. They
are as harmless as laxative foods.
Salts and pill cathartics increase the
trouble that you seek to cure.
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
THE PROUD WIDOW.

That famous editor and statesman.
Charles Emory Smith" said n PhiladeI-
phla Journalist. was "A modest man He
believed IN mOdeSTy--eVen 20 Journal
ism He thought Il paid no better for
a newspaper than for & nan continual
y 10 be Dragging.
I once drew NJ q prospectus FOR hlra.
There were several 5iatantly boastful
paragrs pls in II. and Mr.. Smith ran his
pencil through them all.
IF 7 let this go he said. 1T would
be pretty nearly IS bad as the epftaDh
that the young widow carved on her
aged husbands tomb. This epitaph
said.
Sacred 10 the memory OF John
James Greer aged eighty-four. who de-
parted this life bitterly reCrettinE that
10 must leave forever the most beauti-
fui ami best Of wives PHILADELPHIA
Record.
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
OSAict BaIdng
-6NE5 X6H$&
DR.. TINDALL DElVES
INTO ENGINEERING
Wants to Become Superin-
tendent of New Municipal
Building.

Piled high on the desk Of Dr. William
Tlndall, secretary to the Board OF Com
missioners, are a Number Of volumes
into which at odd moments during the
day he peers with eager intensity. Ev-
cry moment OF his spare time is spent
IN the perusaI of the heavy tones. The
doctor IS ambitious to learn.
This studiousness on the part OF the
secretary is attributable to an item in
the Senate District appropriation bill
Il Is therein provided that 70 the duties
OF the secretary shall be added those
of the superintendent Of the new NUM-
cipal building The position. while il
carries with II a substantial increase
OF salary. is one which requires d
knowledge OF mechanics. Dr. Tindau IS
recognized as one OF the most efficient
OF the District officials in his particular
line. but as an engineer he has acquired
no medals. He is now engaged in the
study OF engineering.
In pacifying an irate citizen who has
called TO express his Indignation al the
failure or the District 10 plant a tree in
front OF his residence, the doctor is in a.
class 10 himself Adjusting difficulties
IS has long suit Also lie IS an adept IN
the preparation OF numerous letters to
Senator GalhnEer and Representative
smith, chairmen- respectively, OF the
Senate and House District Committees.
in which IS carefully explained the legis-
lation desired by the Commissioners.
In his present position. he doctor is
considered by the Commissioners as in
valuable. but the Engineer Commits
sioner IS dubious AS 10 the ability Of the
doctor TO cope with the many difficulties
which Dill arise In the management Of
the mechanism Of the new District build
ing The future seat of the District
government viii contain numerous me
chanical appliances. II the superinten-
dent IS not next TO his job there is apt
10 be a sudden explosion which viii end
lhe earthly career Of d couple Of hun
cred District employees and seriously
interfere with the business Of the day.
AS d trained engineer Major Morrow
i painfully aware o. this fact The
MAJOR IS a young man and has before
MN a brilliant career. Therefore he
mas expressed an objection 20 DR.. Tin
Gall : tnkerlng with the dynamOs and
steam plant II Is probable that Con-
gross VIII consider the suggestion OF
Mayor Morrow 10 divide the du,ies OF
the superintendent between the Assist
aEL Engineer Commissioner. Captain
Kelly and Captain Markham, both OF
"nom are trained engineers.
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
MURRAY To TAKE
OATH ON TUESDAY
Assistant Secretary viii
Conclude Affairs Of Pres
ent Office Tomorrow.

Lawrence o. Murray. Assistant SeCre-
tary of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor, who was nominated on Sat
urday last By the President % be Comp
trolier Of the Currency. and whose nomi-
nation was confirmed by the Senate on
Wednesday, viii complete his work at
the department tomorrow. He will take
the oath OF office as Comptroller Of the
Currency Tuesday morning, a. 10 o. clock
Before leaving Mr. Murray viii hold a
farewell reception in his office for the
officials and friends in the department
George A Taylor. OF the Bureau or
Labor, who has been working at en-
cinnati on the investigation as 70 wages
and prices, reported at the bureau this
week lie has been reassigned 20 field
duty.
Z. c. Eillin. OF the Bureau OF Labor.
who has charge OF a force Of special
agents in New York State that are
engaged on the investigation Of woman
and child labor, made a trip 10 Wash
ington last week on official business
George Warrington. experimenting On
gineer Of the Lighthouse Service. has
been promoted from 50 20 80 per
month
Frank A. BerIage. who was appointed
70 the Immigration Service from the
District. and who has recently been
stationed AZ St John, y 3, has re
signed
Harold y. Ea bcock. laboratory assist
ant. Bureau Of Standards. has resigned
DR.. George W. LeadIey. chief OF the
appointment division. returned Wednes-
The Washington times., 1908-04-26
CAMPAIGN BOOMING
BARRED IN OFFICE
Candidates for Union Of
fees Must Do EIeC-
tiOneering Outside.

The festive candidate for office is 70
be missed from the printery for the
remainder Of the campaign for positions
under the local union Of printers The
smiling cOuntenance. the hearty hand
shake, the pleasant words are TO be no
more. The officials Of the office have
laid an embargo on all campaigning IN
the Government Printing Office during
the hours of la5or-from S o'clock a. IN.
until S O'Clock a m--not excepting tho
thlrty-minute lunch periods. and no can
didate will be permitted to press his
claims for election.
The candidates thus are forced TO
meet the electors outside the Office.
when they may bear down on them
with as much force as they can. The
election Of Columbia Typographical Tn
ion will be held on May 20. There are
three candidates for president, and a
large field of aspirants for the minor
positions. which presages one of the
hardest fought campaigns in recent
years.