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The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26
METHODIST CHURCH

At the Methodist church Sunday,
June II, an address on Bible study Of
Dr. E. p. Robertson of Grand Forks. at
10 80 a. M. Sunday school at ii As
at which Rev. C. "A. Mcnamara, state
Sunday school worker, will talk to the
scholars; Epworth League at 700 p.
M, and address by D.. E. P. Robertson
in the evening at 8 90 p. m. On Mon
day beginning at 9 asa. M. will be q
full program on Sunday school work. pr.
Robertson and Rev. Machamara will be
present and some good things for the
Sunday school workers and students Of
the Bible will be given. An invitation
is extended 10 ministers of other
churches in the city and to Sunday
school workers and all to attend. Mon
day night there will be an address by
Rev. c. A. Mcnamara at 8 O'Clock.
REV. #. L. WATKINS, Pastor.
The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26
DOGS HAVE CANCER

burton j. Hendrick in the July Nc
Clure's.)
Among animals. reptiles are practi-
cally the only species in which cancers
have not been found, but it is the
domesticated animals. or those living
in closest association with man, that
suffer most. Thus horses. cows, pigs,
parrots. canary birds, cats. mice, rats
all these have cancer; and it is the
closest animal associate of man. the
dog, that Is the most commonly afflicted.
If all the lap-doRs of Fifth Avenue and
u other fashionable quarters were
examined considerable proportion
would be found to be afflicted with one
or more malignant JUNIORS.
The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26

To reliev constipation, clean out the.
bowels, tone and strengthen the diges
live organs, put them in a natural con
dition with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
ETea,the most reliable tonic for thirty
wears. IS cents. Tea or Tablets, M.
III. Greene & Co.
The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Services on Sunday at II a. M. on
second floor Of Press building, subject
Christian Science. Evening PRAYER
service on Wednesday.
The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26

Bill has won her-pretty maid,
A June bride she is to be
Her peachy-cream complexion will moi
fade h
Because its Rocky Mountain Tea inlaid,
TT. Greene & Co. I,
The Dickinson press., 1909-06-26
LUTHERAN CHURCH

German service at 10 80 a. m. ; Sum
day school at 1880 q. m; English
service at 8 p. m.
REV. EUGENE ALL, Pastor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
AGAINST STOCK GAMBLING.
President Taft will Make Some Recon-
mendatinns Snnn.

Washington, D. G.. Dec. %. Stock
gambling in wheat, corn, cotton and 9TH
er products Of the farm viii be
prohibited hereafter. If recommenda-
tion soon to be made to Congress by
President Taft il enacted into law. The
president is convinced that legitimate
industry suffers from gambling In fu-
lures and be believes chat the glillible
public should be protected from this
form Of speculation.
Accordingly he has decided to urge
Congress to adopt law that will he
as effective in dealing with stock gam
bling as was the law aimed at the sale
Of lottery tickets and the great concerns
engaged IN the business.
The evils Of stock gambling win form
the subject Of conference soon to be
held at the White House. The presi-
dent j. deeply interested and will make
known his views on the question either
in special message or in report on
the bin soon to be introduced BY Repre-
sentative Scott Of Kansas, chairman If
the house committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Duncan Gordon Of Bethel is visiting
friends in this city.
J. w. Henry went to Bethel this after
noon on business trip.
George w. Downing Of Washington
was in the city to-day on q business
visit
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Kennedy returned
this afternoon from visit with relatives
in Burlington.
Edward G. Clark Of Syracuse, n. Y,
was the guest over Sunday Of bis BROTH
er, Nathan + Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jacques and
Louis Jacques left to-day for d visit
with relatives in Ware, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Marion returned
fhis afternoon from a visit over Christ
mas at the home of Mrs Marrion's
mother
The Baptist Sunshine band win hold
its first meeting at the home of Ethel
Inglis. Clark street. Wednesday even
ing at 7 o'clock sharp All are requested
to be present, as business Of Importance
il to be transacted
The Sunday school at South Barre viii
hold a sleigh ride to Williamstown on
Wednesday evening. December 20. All
those who are not members and wish
to 90 can purchase tickets at Mr.. How,
ards store in South Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
PowHArANs HAZARDOUS TRIP.
Steamer Battered So Badly as to Cause
Shifting Of Cargo.

Providence, r. T., Dec 2s The tele-
phone, telegraph and transportation lines
in this city, after more than twenty
four hours Of seemingly hopeless demor-
alization were restored last night to 4
fairly workable basis although it will
be at least week before the army Of
linemen can straighten out the tangle
Of telephone and telegraph wires to com
pete satisfaction.
Belated reports revised here during
the afternoon told Of a storm damage
unequalled in recent years The incom-
ing steamer Powhatan, from Norfolk TO
Baltimore. brought a story Of hazard
Gus trip up the coast, during which the
steamer was battered By the seas so
badly as to cause her cargo to shift to
starboard, and breaking twelve storm
hukheads Sunday a great wave almost
overwhelmed the steamer, flooding the
cabin and nearly drowning two persons
who tried to 20 from their staterooms
to the upper deck
The little steamer New shorehafn
came up from Block Island during the
afternoon, five hours late. owing to the
heavy sea in the bay The gale at Block
Island attained a velocity Of more than
seventy miles an hour. and was accom-
panied By torrents Of rain Several fish
ermen's shanties were demolished,
number Of cottages were damaged, and
one cottage was swept clear across great
South pond The wharf used by the
steamer Mt. Hope in the summer time
was badly damaged. and the ticket of
flee and restaurant on the wharf We're
nearly destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
FAREWELL TO PASTOR.
Said BY St. Johnsbury People to Rev.
and Mrs. ]. M. Frost.

$50 t-s%@f - ~Ns "N@N@
st. Johnsbury. Dec. 2s. The members
of Grace Methodist Episcopal church
gathered at the church parlors last even,
ing to say farewell to their pastor, Rev.
Joshua NJ. Frost and family, who 60
to-day to their new charge IN Woteryille,
Ne, A general invitation had been ex-
tended TO the townspeople to be pres
ent and there were many besides those
Of his own congregation
Rev. and Mrs. Frost were assisted
In receiving by Rev. Frank W. Lewis,
presiding elder Of the ST. Johnsbury dis
Itrict. and BY Miss Ida Kahlo, the dea-
coness, who has been connected with the
work Of this church the past year. Dur,
ing the evening an orchestra furnished
music, and selections were given by the
male quartet Of the church
Short speeches were made by 4 L.
Bailey for the church Rev. DR.. Edward
r. Fairbanks for the town and by Rev
Or. stephen G. Barnes for the pastors
Rev. and Mrs Frost we're presented with
o case of solid silver. the presentation
speech being made by H. n. Turner
Miss Grace Frost who was born since
the .Frosts came here. and who was
named for the church, was presented
with solid silver napkin ring suit
ably engraved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
THE BREECH
WIDENS
Less Chance for Settling
Switchmen'S Strike
NEGOTIATIONS ARE OFF
Efforts Of Gov Eberhart Of Minnesota
Failed and Delegate Starts for
Washington to Seek Inter
vention.
NEGOTIATIONS ARE OFF

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec 2s Contrary to
the prognostications Of Governor Eber-
hart, the controversy between the rail-
roads Of the Northwest and the striking
switchmen did not end in an amicable
settlement yesterday, and, according to
officers Of the Switchmcn's union Of
North America, the breach is wider than
heretofore.
Not only have the switchmen declared
All negotiations with the railroads
terminated, but the labor leaders say
there is a strong possibility Of general
strike BY all the allied orders belonging
to the railway branch Of the American
Federation Of Labor. Conductors, en-
ginecrs, fremen, trainmen and many
switchmpn are not affiliated with the fed
Grafton
II, y. Perham, who has been acting
as chairman Of the railway council IN
session at st. Pauls last night started
for Washington, to seek the aid Of fed
eral officers 1t was his opinion that If
his efforts to procure Intervention failed,
there would be general strike Of rail-
road men controlled BY the American
Federation Of Labor
President Hawley Of the switehmen's
union said: Several other members of
the railway council of tie American Fed
erations Of Labor, besides Mr.. Perham,
left for their headquarters last night TO
make preparations for strike Of their
respective orders"
Mr.. Perham said that he would reach
Washington on Thursday. He would
not say which department AZ Washing,
ton ne would ask to intervene. He said
he might seek TO interest the interstate
commerce commission and he might take
the case directly 10 President Taft
In the conference between the rail.
roads and the labor leaders yesterday,
the railroad officers refused 70 take back
striking switehmen. except as they had
places for tham They gave the switch
men until Wednesday "a accept this
offer The offer vas immediately re-
iected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28

Katherine Rebecca Page Bride Of a New
York Man.

Rutland, Dee. 2s. one 81 the most
prominent social events Of the season
took place last evening when Miss Kath-
crime Rebecca Page, daughter Of the late
Ex-Governor John b Page, was married
to John Horace Stafford Of New York,
at The home OF her mother on South
Main street. The ceremony was per-
formed by sRev. W. H Spence, pastor Of
the Congrega tional church, IN the pres
enee Of only the relatives and immediate
friends of the two families Following
the ceremony reception was held IN
the spacious rooms Of the old Page
homestead, fully hundred guests be-
ing present.
The bride was gowned IN white with
lace trimmings. and was attended BY
her sister, Miss Margaret Page Of this
city, who wore pink silk trimmed with
lace The matrons Of honor were Mrs.
John II. Page Of Arizona, and Mrs,
Charles Q. Alexander, the former being
gowned in rose satin and the latter In
light blue crepe de chine All carried
Lafrance roses The best man was Dean
Kelsey Of Ithaca, M ~, while the ush-
ers were Harry Huntington of Milton,
Mass, Walter Palmer and Edward San-
born Of Boston. Edward r. Downe Of
London, England, and Edward W. Sinott
of Bridgewater, Mass.
After wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Stafford will live in New York, where he
is member Of the New York Safety
Chest company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
MAINE TOWNS
HARD HIT
-------
FreepOrt Business Section
Nearly Wiped Out
PORTLAND LENDS AID
South Portland Heights Visited Yester-
day by Twenty Thousand Dollar
Loss When Three Buildings
Were Destroyed.

Portland Me-, Dec. 2s. Reports from
Freeport, Maine, to-day say that FIRE has
datroyed the greatest portion Of the bus
mess section Of that place Engines and
fremen were sent from this city to aid
in fighting the fire
A fire at South Portland Heights yes
terdsy resulted in the burning Of three
buildings with an estimated loss Of s2o,-
900. The building occupied by Dyer {
Jose az grocery store, the store and
building Of Frank W. Dyer and double
tenement building owned by Freemont
Jose were burned
The fremen were unable to get to the
scene quickly, owing to the condition Of
the streets due to the storm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
MAN MURDERED
IN BOSTON ALLEY
John Hurley shot Twice Last Night
and Died While He Was Being
Taken to the Hos
pitai.

Boston, Dec 2s--John Hurley Of 50
Appleton street was shot twice while IN
the alleyway which extends from Albion
70 fremont street. about 7;l5 o'clock
last night and died ii the police am.
buIance while being taken 70 the City
hospital He was shot in the left side
Of the face and through his chest, this
second bullet piercing the heart He was
81 years old.
In connection with the case, the police
are searching for man known to them
at Benny Burns. Burns is we'll known
III the south end district, and has an
extensive police record
Hurley and three other men--Frank
McCue Of "a Gurney street, Fred Calla-
han Of II Sheridan street and Charles
L. Snyder Of 447 Shawmut avenue were
in a saloon shortly after 7 o'clock While
they were standing there. Burns walked
in. He went up to the bar, but the bar
tender refused to serve him. AS he was
walking away, he stepped up to Hurley.
Il hope you have had q merry Christ
mas, and wish YOU happy New Year"
said Burns. shaking Hurley blythe hand,
as he passed. 4 few minutes later. Burns
opened the side door. which leads from
Dover street. and called Hurley outside.
The pair walked around the corner Of
Albion street from Dover street to an
alleyway
For short time, the men stood there
talking, until Burns started down the
steps leading into the alley. while Hrr-
ley was on the street level Suddenly
there were three shots and Hurley
pitched head foremost into the alley.
The man. who had fred the shots ran
through the alley To fremont street and
disappeared Patrolmen Augusta. Toom-
ey and Morrissey Of station ran to the
place and called the ambulance.
The police secured the neiphborhood
and the various hannts of Burns. hut
could not find any trace Of him after
which his description was sent to head
quarters. He is about 35 years old, S
feet 9 inches in height and weighs 1875
pounds. He dresses well
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
SLICED A BIG MELON.
A New York Fire Insurance Company
Declares 10 Per Cent. Dividend.

New York, Dec, 2s Stockholders of
the Niagara Fire Insurance company
met yesterday and approved the action
Of the directors in declaring dividend
Of 40 per cent from the accumulated sur.
plus The dividend is 70 be paid through
the issue of new stock
At the time Of the San Francisco fire,
the company reduced its capita from
S500000 to s250,000f and then issued
S500000 new stock at 200 per cent. Yes
terdays action Of the stockholders in.
creases the stock from s750.000 10 Sl.
100000 Par value is $50. hence the in
crease calls for 5000 additional shares.
The stockholders are offered the new
stock at par at the rate Of one new
share for each three held. The $500.
oo0 dividend returns to stockholders tie
S250-000 capital reduction and also the
10 per cent dividend passed Just after
the San Francisco fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
CARNEGIE ON THE ICE.
He Lost His Balance and Fell, Injuring
His Knee.

New York, Dec 2S.-Andrew Carnegie
was to have entertained President Taft
at dinner if the snow had not deferred
the president from coming 10 Yesterdays
assembly Of historical and kindred so-
cieties. Carnegie was laid up in bed yes
terday afternoon with a bruised knee, as
the result Of fall in Central park and
Governor Hughes and Mayor Mcclellan
had dinner in his house without him.
Prof w. q. Sumper 81 Yale who was
to have presided at one Of the meetings,
was prostrated at his hotel hy what the
doctors think was slight stroke Of
apoplexy, but his life is not believed to
be in imminent danger
Mr. Carnegie slipped on the icy strip
Of pavement in the park He was walk.
ing alone at d point well inside the park
where there is slope in the sidewalk,
on which some Youngsters had been
coasting Loose snow hid The CLASSY sur
face and Mr.. Carnegie lost his footing.
His left knee received his weight and
the kneecap was injured RE Was assist
cd to a cab, which. conveyed him home,
where he received medical attendance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
GEORGE ?. sHELDoN BURIED
Many Prominent New York Business
Men Attend the Funeral

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. IS. The funer-
al services for George P. Sheldon were
held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the residence Of Mr., and Mrs Henry
I. Cammann at Puts hill, which was
first occupied BY the Sheldon family aft
er being built few years ago. Many
prominent New York business men. who
arrived by special train just before the
services, as well as large number Of
wealthy and influential people Of the
town attended.
The honorary pallbearers were James
McCutcheon George Rowland, Fl. 4.
Cammann, James Pott. G. W. Hubbell,
Col. De yeaux Powell, Charles 7. Willis.
Julian w. Curtiss, r. r.. Cnrtiss ana n.
r Warford. The services Nere eonduct-
ed BY Rev. George M Thompson, rec-
tor of Christ church, ASSISTED by Rev.
Mr. Burrell of New York, Rev Mr..
Thompson performing the burial service
At the grave.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
PEACE IN SIGHT
In NICARAGUA
Conference Between Madriz and Estrada
Is Expected Soon--Admiral Kim
ball, U. S. A., Calls on Presi-
dent Madriz.

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 2s.--A peace
conference between President Madriz and
provisional President Estrada Is conf
dently expected to-day. 1t is believed
that Estrada's favorable reply To the
request from Madriz Is d good omen for
early peace. A call by Admiral Kimball
Yesterday on President Madriz is believed
to Indicate that The United States Is
ready to accept the latter as Zslaya's
successor. It is reported that Madriz has
already chosen his peace commissioners.
Estrada's have not been appointed yet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
TO FIGHT ExTRADITIoN.
Mrs. Martin, Mother Of Mrs. ocey Snead,
Changes Lawyers,

New York, Dec 2s.--A Mrs. Caroline n.
Martin, mother Of Mrs Ocey Snead. VIC
tim Of the East Orange bath tub trag
edy, changed lawyers yesterday. It was
announced that Col Robert J. Haire had
withdrawn from the defense of Mrs.
Martin and her sister, Mary Snead held
for extradtion to New Jersey on indict-
ments charging them with completely in
causing 0cey Snead's death.
His place was taken BY Clark T. Jor-
dan, an assistant from whose Office was
held long consultation with the two
elderly women yesterday.
Mrs Martin has announced the inten-
tion Of resisting extradition. Whether
the change Of lawyers presaged new
legal move on the part Of Mrs. Martin
or her sister in this connection, could mt
be learned Yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
MEETING IN BOSTON.
North American Scientists Gathered
There Yesterday.

Boston, Dec. % Scientists from all
parts Of the United States and Canada.
representing chemical. astronomical,
mathematical, geological, engineering,
mechanical botanical microscopical,
psychological and kindred societies
gathered at the Massachusetts, Institute
Of Technology yesterday to attend the
annHal convention Of the American as
sociation for the Advancement of science.
The convention will bold daily sessions
for the rest Of the week Yesterday be-
ing the opening day was given to the
address of welcome. President Lowell
of Harvard university and President
MacLaurin Of the Institute Of Technol-
ogys welcomed the 600 visiting delegates.
for whom repsonse was made by DR..
David Starr Jordan Of Leland Stamford
university, who il president Of the as
sociation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
REV. Mr.. POOLE oFFIc1ArED i.
At Funeral Of Clark Holden, Which was
Held This Afternoon.

The funeral services OF Clark Holden,
who died Saturday morning, were held
at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the late
residence, II South Main street The
Rev. Francis A. Poole Of Worcester,
Mass. formerly pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church in this city, ofHciated.
There was a very large gathering Of
friends and relatives, the large house be-
ing filed with people. Members Of Gran
ito lodge r and A. Nj, attended in a
body and performed their burial service
at the grave in Elmwood cemetery. a
profusion of beautiful flowers deeked the
easket The pail bearers were Frank
Holden Of Claremont n H., the Rev.
win f. Whiteonlb of Westminster,
George Goss Of Montpelier. Freeman Gil
ley, Ira Lawrence and Edwin Tobin Of
this city Among the friends and rela-
tives present from out Of the city were
Frank Holden Of claremont, N. H.. and
the Rev. w. r. Whiteomb Of Westmin-
ster nephews; Miss Lillian Pearl Of St
Johnsbury. Mr.. and Mrs G B. Tildeu Of
Mortified Mr. and Mrs r. M. Kempton
Of Mortified. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F.
Gale of Montpelier and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Johonnott Of Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
Raymond Lloyd Killed Him
self in Seattle
WAS A YALE GRADUATE
He Was the Son Of a Well Known New
York Lawyer, Who Had Been
Sending Thousands Of
Dollars.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 2s Raymond
Lloyd, S5 years old, an insurance agent,
Yale graduate Of 1894, committed sni-
eide yesterday by swallowing carbolic
acid Lloyd, who was unmarried, was a
son Of Mai. "A. P. Lloyd Of New York.
Raymond Lloyd came here six years ago.
He feared that his mind was failing.
m LIoyd's effects were found letters
from his father, saying that he had
spent thousands Of dollars on the son
and could do no more for him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
HEARD GATES TALK.
A Waterbury Club Was Addressed by
Highway Commissioners.

Waterbury, Dec. rs. State Highway
Commissioner q w, Gates Of Franklin
addressed Tire members 81 the e25 club
at It's regular meeting held at the Water
bury inn last night There were about
fifty people present. and the talk Of The
state highway commissioner on subjects
closely related TO his office was much
enjoyed and appreciated A banquet was
also served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
SECTION HAND KILLED BY TRAIN.
William Merchant Of West Lebanon
Struck BY Freight Engine.

White River Junction, Dec 28. Dur
ing the heavy storm Sunday afternoon 4
Central Vermont railway freight engine
struck and instantly killed William Mer-
chant of West Lebanon Merchant was
in the employ Of the Boston and Maine
r. r., as section hand and was engaged
III sailing the truck on the Vermont side
of the Boston and Maine bridge, over
the ConEectieut river. He leaves Wild
ow, two daughters and son. His
son was spending Christmas at his ia
theirs home having come from Connect
icut for that purpose few days since
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
ARRESTED ON LARCENY CHARGE.
Clerk in Boston Coffee Store had Been
Collecting Accounts.

Boston, Dec. 2s George F. Newhall Of
SomerYile, clerk in the wholesale cof-
fee store Of Harry r. Brown, 220 Milk
street, was arrested yesterday on a
charge Of larceny Of $1,000 from his EN-
ployer. The police stated yesterday that
they were making a further investiga-
tion Of his affairs.
Newhall has been in the employ of
Mr.. Brown for three years, and has been
engaged in collecting accounts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
BELLS WERE TOLLED
TO MARK CATASTROPHE
First Anniversary Of Earthquake, which
Destroyed Messina. Is Being
Observed in italy
To-Day

Rome Dec. rs To-day, marking the
first anniversary Of the earthquake which
destroyed Messina and devastated Ca
labria, is being observed BY the tolling
Of bells and memorial services. There
i also a display Of crepe on the public
buildings The destroyed city still pre-
sents a sorry picture, and it probably
will never recover from the fatality.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
WILL TAKE CARE or ALL.
Asylum at Waterbury win House All
Patients, III Spite Of Fire.

wxtorb a.. 2.ee. IS 1ht sposs BAT
any of tie patients who were crowded
out Of the three wards 0f the state asy-
lum which were damaged by fre Friday
afternoon, are To he taken to the Brat
tlcboro retreat Is denied BY the hospital
authorities Places have been found for
all 81 them ii other parts Of the asylum
buildings. One ward Of the women's side
has been cleared for the los male pa
tiente, who were driven out Of their
quarters, The women being placed in oth-
er wards on their side 81 the asylum
and few being placed IN the nurses
building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-12-28
Saws His Son had Been III.

New York, Dec. 2s. Mai. IT. P. Lloyd
said last night that Raymond Lloyd,
who was his only son, had been III IN
Seattle for month, and that the pri-
vate advices Of his death did not intimate
that 1t was case Of suicide
He said that bis son was successful
In business and had no financial troubles
Df any sort.
Major Lloyd is a retired lawyer and
a veteran OF the Civil war.