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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS.
VIII Meet at Brattleboro Next wednes-
day and Thursday.

The program for the ffth annual
state convention Of the Yermona Rural
Letter Carriers Associat tiOn which is to
be held at Bmttlebor0 Aug. 25 and 20,
Is just out The convention will open
Wednesday afternoon when Col. IT. =.
Taylor OF Brattleboro will give the adj
dress Of welcome and Pres. II. w.
Spooner Of Nergennes will make the
response and An address. This will be
followed BY the roll call of officers and
appointments Of committees and the re-
port Of j G. Carpenter, the national
delegate AT 400 p M, Bion Hnmph-
rev nf East Bnrk win read a paper on
Good Roads. After general discus
sion an address viii be given by G. ".
Gates Of Franklin.
At 100 in the evening an address
will Be given By f. s. Robinson Of Nor.
risyille on Mutual Insurance for and
by the Carriers Hon, F. G. Fleet
wood Of Morrisville win also give an
address
Thursday viii open with music BY
Mrs. Ethel Roberts, Wallingford fol-
lowed By the report Of officers and fn-
ance committees. Inspector w. w.
Sawyer win deliver the address. At
ten O'Clock address will be given by
Hon. d J. Foster and Hon. Frank Plum
ley. Mrs. Carrie Guerney viii give
a paper on Experiences as Carriers,
this being followed by anecdotes by
carriers.
In the afternoon session Thursday,
an new business win be taken Up, The
report Of the resolution committee will
be heard, the election Of national dele
gates following Officers for the en-
suing year win BE- elected at this time
and also the selection Of the meeting
place for next years convention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
AIDING PRISONER 10 ESCAPE.
Was Charge Brought Against Man ii
Rutland Court.

Rutland, Aug 21--Christopher Moran
OF Proctor, aged 65 years, was bound
over to the county grand jury BY JUS
tics b. II. Stiekney III this city late
yesterday afternoon on the charge of
aiding Thomas Exware 10 escape from
the Houss Of Correction August H.
He waived examination, pleaded not
guilty and furnished $500 bail His att
torney was Bert. i. Stafford Of Rut-
land
Moran lives on a little farm south Of
the village Of Proctor and it was at
his farm chat Exware found himself
when he emerged from the woods into
which he emerged Immediately after
breaking Jail. When recaptured at
Fowler six hours later he wore civil
JAMS clothes and had lost a copious
growth Of side whiskers. He told the
prison officials that Moran began chat
ting with him and offered after learn
ing his identity, to loan him some cloth
ing III exchange for his prison garb.
He accepted and succeeded in effect
ing 50 good disguise that the officers
had hard work recognizing him. He
never saw Moran before.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
MONTPELIER.

Roscoe Irwin, the 17-year-old son Of
West Irwin, was arrested yesterday on
the charge Of stealing watch from Ed
ward Foster Of Moretawn. When ar
raigned before Judge Harvey he plead
ed guilty and was put on probation
Montpelier had one of the heaviest
rains Of the season about 2 o'clock yes
terday The storm occupied emfwyp
terday The storm was accompanied
BY vivid flashes Of lightning
About 40 couples attended the dance
given by the New England Order OF
Protection last night
The Green Mountain Electric CO., Of
this city have secured the contract for
wiring the new weather bureau sta
tion at Mortified.
Dillon & Haley are completing at
their stone shed soldiers monument
which viii have about 1850 names
carved on it. II will 90 TO Pennsyl-
vaaia.
A number Of the focal members of
the knights Of Columbus are planning
to attend the exempifeation Of the
3d degree at Rutland next Thursday
evening.
Howard Holman had rather hard
time climbing Cliff street Thursday.
He made the first attempt with two
men 10 bis car but was obliged to back
down again He then tried the ascent
alone but he could not quite make it.
The lecture course given under the
auspices Of the Y. H. @ A. will open
the season with lecture Of Russell
if. CopwelI Of Phladelphia On Dec
16 there is to Be concert BY che
Dunbar Musical Company IN Jan
uary Leland I. Powers viii appear.
IN February Senator Jonathan P. Dill
iYer OF Iowa win lecture. The last
attraction Of the course win be given
in March By the Miller Concert COM
panZ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
EAST MONTPELIER.

Remember Pomona grange at North
Calais Thursday Of next week and all
90.
Clark sibley, Charles Hamblin and
Ira Wright are carrying vegetables to
Barre markets nearly every day now.
Misses Sarah and Louie Hoyt Of Mont.
pelier returned home Monday evening
after weeks visit with Mrs. A. g.
Wmtcher
Mrs. Ira Wright and two children are
visiting her mother and at other places
in New Hampshire for a week
Mrs Arthur Cohurn and daughter,
Mrs. Florence Townsend, were IN Barre
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Mack OF East Calais
came Tuesday to visit their son, Arthur
Mack and family, returning home We'd
nesday
Merle Clark returned to his work in
Barre Monday night after being at home
since Saturday taking in the holding.
Lynn Clark is substitute rural free
delivery carrier this week while G. f..
Dudley is at Greensboro on his vaca-
ton.
Arthur Clark was a city substitute
mail carrier in Montpelier the first Of
the week
Miss BESSIE Hammett Of Roxbury re-
turned home Monday night after a visit
with friends in town several days.
Mrs. johnson has returned to her home
and Mrs. Dennison Of Williamstown IS
now housekeeper for Nj n Rowland
a very enjoyable party was given to
Ixnn Clark last Saturday evening by
about 25 Of his friends in honor Of his
22d birthday A handsome signet ring
was presented to him with the best
wishes Of All present. The party was a
complete surprise to Lynn, but very
pleasant one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21

Goddard Man Of 1907 Class Married
70 Cabot Young Lady.

Cabot, Aug. 2i.--A very pretty we'd.
ding took place at the home of Mrs.
Martha Stone at noon Thursday when
her daughter, katherine Belle was
united IN marriage TO Rowland Robin
son Preston Of Ferrisburg. The Rev.
Mr. Sparhawk was the officiating clergy
man. The decorations 81 the room were
beautiful cut flowers and evergreen, and
the ceremony was performed under an
arch Of cut flowers, from The center
Of which hung bell of sweet peas.
The bridal march from Lohengren
was played BY NJ D. Wells The bride
was becominQly dressed in half-filing
princess gown Of hand embroidered linen
and she carried a shower bouquet She
was attended BY Miss Flora Barclay Of
Barre, The groom was attended by
Haftwell Stone. a brother Of the bride.
Phineas Ladd and Charles Crone acted
as ushers, and Miss Lillian Ladd, niece
Of the bride, was the ring bearer. Mr..
and Mrs. Preston were the recipients
Of many beautiful gifts Of cut glass,
silver, linen and a purse OF money.
The bride will be missed IN her church
work and by her many friends She has
been an active member IN the choir
for many years. Mr. Preston was grad
uated from Goddard seminary in the
class Of 1917 and is popular young
man. After a short stay with friends
they will start for their new home ia
Monessen, Pa, stopping at Buffalo and
Niagara Falls on the way They viii
be "at home" after September !.
a
out Of town were Mr.. and Mrs r.. NJ.
Preston Of Fcrrisburg Mr.. and Mrs.
P. d. Ladd and daughter Of Barre, Mr..
and Mrs. F. Goodale Of Barnet, MIR. and
Mrs. 0. r. Collins Of New York, Mr..
and Mrs Darlington Of Greensboro and
+. H. Crone Of DanYile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
GRoToN.

Miss Grace DENNIS who has been
spending her vacation with her parents.
Sir. and Mrs. Richard Dennis, returned
30 Tilton. n H, Wednesday.
Frank Williams has moved from the
north part OF the town to the tene-
ment house Of Charles Kicker
Mr.. and Mrs. f. N. Kicker and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Jones who are
visiting them, were at st. Johnsbury
Thursday
George Carpenter sold his household
goods AZ auction Tuesday afternoon.
and LETT yesterday with Mrs. Carpen-
ter for Arlington, Mass, where they
win reside.
Mrs Richard Martin and their three
children Of Sherbraok, p O.. and Mrs.
Louis Gagnar and daughter Of Nam
chester, n. H., are visiting their sister,
Mrs. Richard Dennis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

P Russo went to Bellows Falls today
to visit friends.
Excursion TO AusabIs Chasm. See
adv. on page .,
Enos Felch went to Burlington today
on a visit with friends
K. Mageiani went to oBston last
night on business trip
James Grogan went to Boston lsst
night on a business trip.
August johnson went to Broeton,
Mass, today for a visit with friends.
You're next" AZ AIiers sanitary
barber shop this afternoon. Brace up
Mrs. George Phillips went to Albany,
n. \, today for a few days visit with
relatives.
Mrs. w. r Mann and daughter, wis,
returned today from a visit with rela-
tives in Springfield
Miss Ida Cook went to st. Johnsbury
today to spend weeks vacation with
friends and relatives
G. +. Jones went to West Acton.
Mass, today, being called there by the
death Of his daughter.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Hopkins, who
have been visiting IN the city, returned
today to their home in Cabot.
William Riley and Thomas McGoff
went to Concord, n H., last night 10
attend the funeral Of James Glynn
A two-pound daughter was born AM
gust IA to Mr.. and Mrs William Nut
brown Of GranitevIlle The tiny child
appears healthy, with good prospects
Of living
IN your shopping tour tonight don't
forget that the New England Fruit
store has one Of the most tempting dis
plays Of fresh fruit Of any place in
the city. It is all moderately priced
and the quality is unsurpassed
William Robertson win sing tonieha
at the BiiOu The pictures took we'll
last night, and doubtless will pease
the arge audiences tonight. The two
on the program keep
mp the interest and make things lively
throughout the whole show.
Princess Nicotine at the Comioue is
a charming little novelty. trick picture
entertaining. Princess Me-
otine Is charming Young girl who ap-
pears to come out Of a mans tobacco
box, climb into the bowl of his pipe and
do other interesting acts to bis great
For Her Sweetheart's
Sake Is charming and ably acted
drama Of unusual interest, neat littla
play bound to please.
The Salvation army Sunday school
at 10 nj tomorrow Children's ex-
ercises at 5 d m. Open air meeting at
4 80. Salvation meeting at s. All ara
heartily invited Next week tent
will be erected at Graniteville and meet.
ings will be conducted at that place
an week commencing Tuesday evening.
Officers and eomrads from Montpelier
win be in attendance at these servoees
and on next Saturday and Sunday
Major Clarence Boyd from Worcester
will have charge Of the meetings.
A new American Biograph film at
The Dreamand theatre today. The
Better Way It was only published
/ week ago today, and has been shown
n New York and Boston before coming
lere. With this added attraction, this
theatre will easily have one Of the
inest shows IN town tonight Roy
Welsh made distinct hit last night
iinging Take Me Up With You, Dear.
e. with the famous "patter chorus
% many requests have been made Is
be management that it viii be put on
gain tonight
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
And Commissioners Have
Started Work Of Construction
WILL BUILDBY DAY LABOR
All Bids for Building an Eight-room
Structure at Gospel Village" Were
Rejected-Are Dickering for
Playground.

Work on the erection Of an eight-rooua
schoolhouse At Gospel village was begun
Thursday, although the deed for the Tot
Of land, on which it is to stand, did not
not pass until yesterday. This is the
Bolster lot, for which the school COM
missioners paid $1,000.
Warren f. Richardson, who owns the
piece Of land back Of the Bolster lot,
and which land It was proposed to buy
and add to the school lot to make
playground, has made some concessions
from his first proposition to the board
THAT he would sell for $1,000 II the
commissioners would secure the piece Of
land known as the common; and It is
expected he win deed his lot to thu
school commissioners in few days.
This and small piece at the back OF
the Richardson lot which Z. NJ, 4 l. X.
Averill have agreed to sell the commits
sioners. viii give the school a playground
suitable for base bah, foot ball, or any
other outdoor sports--something they
have always lacked
The school building win have eight
rooms 1t viii be Of brick, and colonial
IN design It viii face the common"
It is TO be built BY day labor, all bids
on its construction having been rejected
by the commissioners. A. B. Lane.
local contractor, is to have charge Of
the work Of construction A building
Of eight rooms. to replace the wooden
and outofdate structure az the corner
OF Camp and Hill streets was author
lied By the citizens at a recent meeting.
after the proposal to erect four-room
building had been turned down. The
new building win be erected Just east of
the little cottage which now stands on
the Bolster lot, and to the right Of tho
present school building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
His Majesty and the Maid

This charming play Of the romantic
period win be presented by the Gage
Stock Co., st Tho opera honse next Mon
day night This delicious play IS one
that has pleased the theatergoers for
the past three years, il having been the
starring vehicle Of Mary Emerson, who
has been styled second AIaude Adams,
The play ahounds with dramatic scenes
and brcathes an atmosphere OF Royalty,
when men accomplish great deeds Of
yalor and heroism Not the least sin-
teresting portion 81 The play, will be
the accurate dressing gwen % the diff
ferent characters by he members Of
the company, and Che whole being pro-
dueed in an excellent manner, and en-
tirely up To the standard maintained
by this famous company for the past
Eve years ladies tickets are for Non
day night only.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
srABBING AFFRAY Ar eEoReIA.
Italian Laborers in Row Which Re
suits in Drawing Knives.

Georgia, Aug. 2l.-A gnng Of Italian
laborers working on the Central Ver-
mont tracks al this place became I'M
volred in row about noon yesterday
and one Of their number, Leo sandi,
stabbed a companion. Chief Of Police
John p. Mahoney and Deputy Sheriff
John ,. Alfred of ST. Adams came here
and arrested Sandi, and his victim was
taken by train 70 81. Adams for treat
ment at the hospital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs A. G. Whitcher Of East Mont.
pelier was in this city to-day.
Charles Townsend returned last night
from vacation spent at Old Orchard,
Me.
Patsy Russo left to-day for business
visits in White River Junction, Bellows
Falls and Rutland.
Tony" Giaehino, proprietor Of the
Vermont Fruit Store returned last night
from an extended trip through Canada.
The employees Of the George Straitou
granite plant are holding their annual
picnic at Caledonia park this afternoon.
Afr. and Mrs Arthur Z. Campbell and
son returned last night from two
weeks vacation spent at Old Orchard,
Maine.
0lin L. Tillotson Of East Montpelier
accompanied by his daughters Bernice
and Nellie, was in the city to-day on
business.
Mrs George Mowett and family ar.
rived IN Barre to-day from Aberdeen,
Scotland and win make their home here.
George Mcleod, draughtsman from
Aberdeen, has also arrived here.
Among the arrivals at the City Hotel
last evening were r. A, Jeffrey, Med
ford, Mass Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Hatsoll,
HI Il Philips, Burt IL Weeks, New
York; F. T. Adams, Burlington; S. L.
Ames, II. e. putney, Boston; B. F.
Kicker, Hartford, Conn; G. G. Gushing.
#. Kendriek, Boston; il.
Frost, Bostonl /. Q, Kicker, Groton.
Among arrivals at the Hotel otis yes
terday were L. A Brainard. Coopertown.
nj ii; John Mortimer r. II. Brown.
Boston; r. q. Sanborn Albany; George
c. Walker, Burlington; Ray A.yWilliams.
Swanton; Y. T. Bliss, Oedensburg, n
VI; r. T Dauphin, Newhuryport, Mass
r T. Hamilton, Davenport, Iowa; B. j &
Woods, White River Junction; L. D
White, Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
OFFERS $4,000
EOR THE BIG FIGHT
Joseph c. Miller Of Bliss, Okla, Wants
to Have it Come OF on His Ranch.
His Bid is the Highest Yet.

New York, Aug. Lit was announced
today that tie biggest offer for the
Jeffries johnson battle has been made
by Joseph G. Miller, the millionaire
owner Of No, 101 ranch at Bliss, Okla.
Miller offers $4,000 purse for the
battle, to be held IN the second week
in April. He offers to deposit $4,000
Immediately in any bank which the
fighters name He wants to hold the
fight on his ranch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
cREAMER1Es SELL Cheap
TO Close Up Affairs Of the Vermont
Creameries Company.

The Vermont Creameries Co., which
included three creameries at 0akdale,
at Shady Rill, and one at Barton, failed
some time ago and the ereameries have
been ordered to be sold at auction. The
trustee Of the company D. AT Cook Of
Newport, was III Montpelier this morn
ing and an auction of.the Shady Rim
property Is taking place. The place
IS valued at about $4,000, and Will prob
ably be sold around 5000.
The 0akdale creamery was sold the
first Of the week and brought $500. Ii
was said 10 be worth about $1,000. The
creamery at Barton viii be sold next
week. The company was able to pay
their creditors about 20 per cent Of
the total debt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21

Angelo Ambrosini Of Northheld and
Miss Miehaelne Della Chiesa Of Mont
pelier were united in marriage at the
city clerks Office at 10 o'clock this
morning By Justice Of the Peace James
Mackay. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrosini will
reside in Northheld, where the groom
is employed as stone cutter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
RACING AT NEWPORT
Three Events Were Run of and Ball
Game Was PLAYED.

Newport, Aug. 2l.-The postponed and
scheduled races Of the opening interna-
tional circuit at Memphremagog park
called out big crowd yesterday, and
although the track was not fast, three
races were completed and good time was
made.
One Of the events of the day was a
ball game between Newport and Derby
Line, won by the locals to ?. A
feature was the performance Of pitcher
Davis Of Newport. who was as fresh as
though he had not handled the pill for
week, although he won his game
against Lyndonyille Thursday
The first two races, the 2sl3 stake
pace, and the $3.50 stake pace, were won
in straight heats BY l. O. b. Of the New
port Stock Farm and the gelding Alto Of
Stanstead, respectively. The 2Sa0 pace
and 1925 trot, postponed from Nyester.
day on account Of the rain, was won BY
Allerecta, a Concord, N H.. entry. who
finished fourth in the lone heat Of yes
terda. The summaryi
2:ie Stake Pace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
KNOCKED OUT CHIMNEY.
Lightning Played About Residence Of
Irving Bean Yesterday.

Only one instance Of lightning strik-
ing during the severe thunder storm
yesterday afternoon has been reported
in the vicinity of this city
The residence Of Irving Bean Of IS
Cleary street was struck during the
afternoon and the chimney was pretty
we'll demolished. After knocking bricks
in an directions 1t tore path down
through the shingles Of the roof and
to the ground.
Luckily the bolt did not set fire to
the building and no other damage was
done aside from that mentioned.
Mrs. Boon was in the house at the
time and was considerably frightened
by the crash OF the lightning as 1t
struck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
2.30 Pace and 2..25 Trot,
NEW cEYsER IN YELLOWSTONE.
Plays Two Hundred Feet in Irregular
Eruptions.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 2l.--A telegram
from Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellow.
stone park, reports that new geyser
has broken out 100 feet north Of Foun-
tain geyser, playing $50 10 200 feet high
The eruptions are not regular and last
generally about one hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
70 MAKE -sLueeINe MAcHINEs.1 :
Corporation Formed in Vermont with
$1,000 CAPITAL Stock.

The 7. J. Sands Manufacturing COM
pany of Winooski has filed in the office
OF the secretary Of state articles Of in
corporation for the manufacture Of 81
aslugging machine, especially, having
capital stock Of $4,000, divided into
shares Of 500 each. 7. J. Sands OF Wi
r. D. Batehelder John r. Drew
and Frank II. Brown Of Burlington are
the stockholders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
wHITLAw REID RETURNS.
His Future Depends on Action in Wash
ington.

New York Aug. 21.--Whitelaw Reid
American ambassador to Great Britain
arrived yesterday on the steamship
Mauretania. Asked BY reporter
whether it was probable that he would
continue at his present post, he said;
eIt would be manifestly improper for
me to discuss the question Of the ann
bassadorship. That is matter on
which the information for the public
should he given out at Washington, and
] win leave it to the Washington au-
thorities to tell whatever they deem
fit in regard TO the atfair.Y
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
SCOTS GOING TO BOSTON.
Convention is to Be Held There in
1911.

Manchester, n. IT,, Aug. 21. After
four busy days the biennial convention
of the Royal Clan, Order If Scottish
Clans, closed this afternoon. II was
voted this morning to hold The next
convention in August, 1911 IN Boston.
Todays session found a decreased at
tendance as with the election Of Off
GERS yesterday many Of the four hun.
dred delegates left for their homes in
different sections Of the United States
and Canada
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
BERLTN.

Public examination for pupils who
desire free tuition for the higher ed
ueation, viii be held under the diree-
tion of Mrs Leon Stewart at Berlin
Corner Auques goth and 27th. 1908.
Mrs. Leon Stewart, L, u. d. 3 North
6eld Vt. II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
ASSETS ExcEEp LIABILIrIEs.
Arthur I. Smith, craftsbury Manufac-
turer, Files IN Bankruptcy.

Rutland Aug. 81 Arthur L Smith
Of Craftsbury, a manufacturer, has filed
petition In bankruptcy, with Clerk
r. s. platt Of the United States court,
His liabilities amount to 1886 and his
assets are Si,sll62, OF which 1921 is
claimed to be exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
roRgsr FIRE Loss sas.soo.ooo.
Report for Canada for the Last Year
Is Given.

Winnipeg, Man. Aug. q. The gov
ernment report Oh forest fires III Canada
during the last year shows that the
damage to timber was S25 100000 and
that twenty-one lives were lost. Forty
million feet Of timber were burned in
British Columbia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
TOWN OF BARRE.

Examinations for free tuition in see.
ondary schools viii be held at tile school
building ii South Barre on Thursday
and Friday, August Is and 81, begin
ming at 500 3. u.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-21
ATE So WORTH or BEANS.
Deer Damaged a Moretown Mans Car
den Recently.

Game Warden Camp was in Moretown
yesterday afternoon to adjust claims of
Mr. Austin who had asked for redress
for deer damage. Deer had gone
through the garden and cleaned ont all
tho beams plants, fruit and all. The
damage was adjusted at five dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-03

That teachers salaries have not
kept pace with the increase In the
cost of living no fair-minded person
who 10 informed IN the question can
deny. That IL Is an economic neces-
sity to raise teachers wages to meet
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-03
The Yearly Increase

A year ago a roller mill was but a dream; today we have a
large three-story grist mill in operation.
-Four years ago the value of the years improvements was
$4,000.
Three years ago it was sec. 600.
Two years ago it was SIS, 900.
Last year it was 1925, 900.
This year we look for it to reach over $20000
So you see we are improving.