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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
William Rockefeller and Jacob \
Schiff Succeed n. X. Rogers
And Hartman on U. P.
LovETT AS CHAIRMAN
OF Executive Committce--Mattcr Of
ElcCting n President of Was
Not Discussed.

New York. Sept William Rookie
Teller and Jacob u schin were elected
directors Of the Union Pacific railroad
today succeeding Henry H. Rogers and
Edward y Hartman They were also
appointed members OF the executive
committee
The board OF directors elected OK
Judge Robert s. Lovett chairman Of
the executive committee 20 succeed M.
Hartman
Tho membership of the executive
committee was Increased from five To-
six members. The directors appointed
a committee. consisting Of Marrying
Hughitt Charles a. Peabody and Henry
O.. Prick 20 draw up suitable rcsolu-
tions on the death Of Mr.. Hartman
The matter of clectng "a president OF
the Union Pacific system was not dis
GUESSED az the meeting. but 10 is expect
cd that the noNt head of the road win
hc an operating man.
The executive committee az az present
constituted DIS composed of the fol-
lowing Robert 5. fovett. chairman.
Henry G. Frick. Marvin Hughtt. Frank
a. Nandcrlip, William Rockefeller and
Jacob Schif
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
FOR PROTECTION
OF PRIEST. TAFT
Chicago Being Rid Of police
Characters" in Anticipation
OF Chief Executives Visit.
HIS ENTIRE ROUTE SECUTED.
In nm Automobile lie WIN Review One
Hundred and Finy Thousand
School Children.

Chicago, Sept. is-In anticipation OF
a great influx OF visitors on the occa-
sion OF President Tafrs visit 10 CHI
cago next Thursday chief Of Detectives
Wood today proceeded TO free the city
OF police characters" generally.
Every minute OF the presidents stay
out here has been mapped out and T.e-
roy r. Steward, the chief OF police.
has arranged for the closest police
guard The chief has secuted over
every foot OF ground which the presi-
dent VIII cover from the moment he
steps from tho Lake Shore train at
Fifty-ffth street at ll:i5 a. m. until he
DEPART at 1915 a. m. Friday for Mil
waukce
The ceident is expected 10 speak
informally at "a luncheon given him by
the Commercial club and at Orchestra
hall in the evening In the latter
speech the president Is expected to deal
with the last session OF Congress which
revised the tariff
The spectacular feature Of his visit
Will be the review Of $50. 900 school chill.
dren. Mr.. TAFT. occupying an automo-
hile, win be driven through miles Of
boulcvards lined with white clad school
children waving small American Rags
The box which the president and
party VIII occupy at the National
League BASEBALL park when the Chi.
cage and New York clubs meet is be-
ing refitted with chairs Of ample COM
fort
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
ILLINOIS IS CLAIMING
ALL NEWLY MADE LAND

Chicago. Sept l3.-Illinois became
the original and official discov-
ercr yesterday Of more land
than has been added TO the states
domain since the statute OF 1878. The
United States steamer Nashville Cluised
along the Lake Michigan shore from
north of Waukegan. H.. almost 10
Gary, Ind The Chiperield legislative
committee which is trying to reclaim
for the state all made land. planted
the spreading eagle and the state SOW
erelgnty ana national Union declara-
ton at every spot where fillcd-in land
looked good
To-day. officially, the Illinois nag and
the coat OF arms OF the state flies above
every acre Of made land. regardless OF
any other Of the claimants Of the filed
In lands
The ownership OF made land" along
the shore OF Lake Michigan has been in
controversy f0r many years. Many
manufacturing concerns and a few rail-
roads have extended their plant sites
by sizing in part OF Lake Michigan. II
has been held that an made land be-
longs to the state. but much difficulty
has been experienced In recovering
such lands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP.

The officers Of the state Federation
OF Women's Clubs are sending out by
authority OF the education committee
of the General Federation the an
nouncement Of a scholarship OF $500 10
be held at either oxford. Cambridge on
London university for the year begin
ming October, 1910, 10 be awarded an
American woman by the Federation
and selected from among graduates OF
American colleges Of good standing.
The candidates must take I'm October Of
this year the same examinations pro-
vided by the Cecil Rhodes scholarship
and nle also with her state federation
credentials as 90 her physical, mental.
moral and scholastic conditions Each
candidate must make her application 20
the president of the state federation or
chairman OF lis educational committee.
These local officers are Mrs. Byron
Cummings and Mrs. J. T Treasure. and
examinations VIII be held on Oct. 10
and 20 next In each state. Full credon-
tials must be sent with applications.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
VETERANS PRAISE THE CITY.


Many letters are being received in
Salt Lake city from people who at-
tended the Grand Army encampmont.
and an contain words of praise for the
generous treatment accorded strangers
hy salt Lake citizens
O. T. Holmes OF the knntsford re-
ceived two letters yesterday. one from
former Commander-in- chief Nevlus
The latter says Ia part
] desire 20 say that notwithstanding
the fact OF my indisposition while al
Salt Lake city, my stay there was very
enjoyable Indeed and due largely %
your kindness toward me, for which l
shall ever feel grateful desire 10 eN-
tend 10 YOU my thanks and the thanks
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic Tor
the splendid manner in which You cn-
tertained such of them as were with
YOU. | did not have a single complaint
from any source, which " a very un-
usual thing ana speaks well fol you.
think Il h right and due 20 you that
should say this. and ] shall ever ro-
member with pleasure the week OF tho
oncampment AZ Salt Lake city.
The other letter Il from A. \. Bell.
chairman of the Atlantic City conyen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
CENSUS SUPERVISORS
MUST ESCHEW POLITICS
Director Durand Addresses Them n
letter Asking Certain Very
Pertinent Questions.

Washington sept 1S--Evcry measure
rs being taken 10y Census Director Du-
rand In carrying out President Tafts
determination to prevent political ac-
tiNity on the part Of the census supcr-
Nisors and cnumerators during their
term OF office, rs emphatically outlined
by the president In letter to Sccy
Nagel OF the department OF commerce
and labor Director Durand has send "A
letter, which has been approved both hN
the president and Secy. Nagel 20 an
supervisors, calling their attention TO
the presidents letter. pointing out that
II prohibits "a man from holding office
or membership in any political commit
tee during the term Of his office as SUI
pervisor or taking any active part in
politics, by public addresses. solicita-
tiun of votes. or otherwise
The director declares this order viii
be strictly enforced and requests that
each supervisor inform him immediate
IL whether he holds office or member
ship IN any political committee. and IL
50 just what position and n the super
visor Is willing TO resign such position
and refrain from political activity dur
ing his term Of office. II the answer is
in the Affirmative the director expects
the SUPERVISE To- send "a COPY OF his
resignation from any such position with
a statement that tho resignation has
been accepted
In view Of the provision In almost
every state constitution that no state
officer shall hold a federal position at
the same time the director also calls
for Information on this point
As fast as the SUPERVISORS prove that
they have met these requirements. the
commissions viii be forwarded and ac-
cepted by oaths OF office, a copy Of the
census law and the preliminary letter
OF instructions from thee director The
appointment Of the enumerators win
not be made before January next.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
NATIONAL RIVERS
AND HARB0RS CONGRESS

Washington sept I3-Tt Is expected
that at least 800 delegates will attend
The convention OF the national Harhors
ANA Rivers congress. which meets in this
city in December Efforts are being made
60 have Canada represented
Assurances have reached Sccv Ellison
OF the congress of the spread Of the
movement for d broad ana comprehcu-
siVc policy of waterways development
an over the lend
President TAFT, Secy ~ War Dickinson
aud socy Nakef of the department OF
commerce ana labor will be- conspicuous
on the program. The president viii att
tend the lakes-to-thc-gulf waterways
convention az New orleans and tho At
lantic deem waterways convention 40
Norfolk. Va. which afc prciiminurles 90
thc national congress.
count g. n, Won Rorustorn Tho Ger
man ambassador will boz among the
speakers az the convention here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
GEORGE MORRIS
DENIES INTERVIEW
Says Statements Attributed to Him by
\ Contemporary Were Never
Uttered ny Him.

salt Lake City, Utah, sept 10, 1909.
Editor Deseret News-The following
alleged Interview appeared in The
Herald Republican Of Sunday, Sept. II.
George Q. Morris. recently bitter
opponent Of the mayor IS another Of
the delegates I am thoroughly in
sympathy with the Citizens move
ment,' said Mr.. Morris, ! shall sup
port Mayor Bransford If he is cac-
didate on our ticket FOR reelection.
However | would not care 20 say
whether or not | would support him
for the nomination In the convention.
Before / commit myself on this I
should like TO have the opportunity OF
knowing who else may be a candidate
for the nomination Ny district did
NOT Instruct its delegates. and what
discussion there has been of Maycr
Bransford as our candidate is only in
formal. F."
With the exception Of tho statement.
my district did not instruct its dele
gates" the interview is entirely false
Judging from the attitude OF The
Herald Republican an interview ~
this kind was desired as n foundation
for editorial comment. and not being
obtained, was put in falsely.
GEORGE Q. MORRIS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13

Paris. Sept. 15.--French exports 20
the United States. instead OF dimin-
ishing. have increased rapidly. under
the new tariff The total for the
month Of August shows an increase
OF IS per cent over that of August. 1908
The greatest increase was i'm hides
which are being rushed over 10
America IN such quantities as TO alarm
French manufacturers who foresee
that America may monopolize the tam
ming industry and oblge them to i'm
port their leather.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
INVESTIGATING GRAFT
CHARGES IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Sept 13.--Gn the graft
Il was called into McCanns Office.
today Sergeant O'Mallev told OF an
alleged interview between the accused
inspector Mike the Pike" Heitler
and Norris SHAFT
ct was called into Mcann's office.
said O'Malley. "and SHAFT was there
complaining that Mike the Pike was
squeezing him out Of his saloon SHAFT
said he was paving $40 for police
protection ana didn't understand IT,
lie said he had been paving the
money for three months. Mccain an
swcred that none OF the money had
reached him and he ordered me 10 go
10 the saloon and nut the women out"
Hoitler and SHAFT are both under
Indictment In connection with the
graft charges.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
SOLE HEIR TO BIG FORTUNE.
Mrs. Charles Caughman of Goldhcld
Inhcrits Store OF Martin Burke.

Especial To the "NewsD
Goldheld Sept. l3.-Tho Goldheld Trib-
une says;
Mrs. Charles Caughman OF 800 north
Sixth street, by the death Of an uncle,
Martin Burke, OF Salt Lake city, be-
comes the heir 10 a major portion OF
fortune estimated at this time TO be IN
the neighborhood OF $ioo000. She leaves
for Salt Lake next Sunday TO take up
the matter OF the Inheritance, S0.00 OF
which Is supposed 10 be In the shape Of
money on deposit. and the remainder 81
which Is said to be In bonds iu the
Butte Electric Light plant and the Salt
Lake Transit company
While at this time the exact
amount to be realized from the viii Of
the deceased relative Is not known IL rs
believed that Mrs. Caughmsn is practi-
cally sole heir To the fortune, which Is
10 he shared by members OF her imme-
date family. residing ~ this city, in
Guiding her husband who is Just now en-
gagged In mining In the northern par; 81
the county. where q message has reach
ed him conveying the Intelligence OF the
death OF his wifcs uncle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
SENATOR DEPEW WILL
NOT MOVE TO CALIFORNIA

Paris sept. l3.-Chaunccy NJ Dopow.
nov boz this city, has been annoyed hy
the reports published in the United
States that he intends 10 move 90 Call-
fornia and live with nephew. g.. "A
Depew. he says ne has no such me-
pheW.
Mr. DepoW win return 90 New York
oct 10 participate in the mayoalty
campaign. and he viii open mis- home
al Washington. ID. a.. when b. rcsumcs
bis senatorial duties.
"NcW York has treated me petty
well Tor IS years said the senator to-
day. land / intend 90 round out this
century on the banks Of the Hudson
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
MRS. H. D. sTYER HERE.

Mrs Henry ID. Styer wife OF Mai.
Styer OF the Twenty ninth infantry,
and daughter Bessie. arc visiting with
Mrs. StyeI's father, Mai. Edmund
Wilkes on Fourth East street. Maj.
Styer and two sons went east from
san Francisco over the Santa Fe, with
the regiment en- route TO New York
state where the command Is TO be
stationed, the major being assigned 10
command OF Fort Niagara, The voyage
was uneVentful except that number
OF the passengers including Mrs Styer,
suffered from ptomaine poisoning. She
viii remain In salt Lake for a few days
before rejoining her husband.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
EARLY. ALLEGED LEPER,
DROPPED FROM ROLLS

Washington. sept l3-Iohn r.. Early
The leper. so-called has been struck from
the rolls OF The pension office as hc has
been round TO be- entirely free from any
disease having recovered from the skin
eruption which was declared by eminent
PHYSICIANS 90 ho leprosv
Early. az the time his name was drop
ped from the rolls. was receiving So
a month on account OF total disability
lie WAS recently examined By "a mcdi-
cal board lon New York. They found no
skin eruptous or any disability.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
EX-SENATOR CLARKS
TRIBUTE TO HARTMAN

Sow York. Sept i3.-1he following
tribute Go thc career of A. - Hartman
nom ex-senator clark of Montana. was
given out here today.
"Nr Hartman occupied "a position iu
the financial and railroad world aban-
mtely unique win an ambition thnt
knew 100 bounds hc had the sagacliv
and courage 90 work out his schemes 90
"a successful termination, and as a fae-
tor in tho development of the great
resources of ihc west ho stood willie
out peer. 49, extraordinary mind
seemed Co grasp th0 most intrirats
prohlcms and d. decided questions in "a
broad aud comprehensive way
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
SECY. BALLlNGER
WILL RETIRE FROM
TAFT'S CABINET

Chicago. Sept. ia WASH
ington dispatch TO the Tribune
lays: "Secy. Baliingcr. il il I'M
dcrstOod. viii retire from tho
TAFT cabinet. This docs not
mean that his resignation viii
he Immediately accepted. IL j.
the information of his subor-
dInaics that the president Is
not satisfied with the explana-
tions which have been given in
regard Ia his connection with
the Cunningham coal tract in
Alaska. so far as known init
nations of wrong doing on the
part of the secretary of the in
terror have not been established.
The scccrtary's connection
with the Cunningham deal has
been explained a. perfectly
proper
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
7. WALKED n,HyEY pEAp.

Chicago. Sept l3.-Turlington Walker
Harvey. one OF Chicago's pioneer lum-
hcrmen and at one time the greatest
retail lumber dealer in the world, died
yesterday in hospital In Littleton,
y. r.. of injuries caused by a fan six
weeks ago while entering ferry boat
in Jersey city Mr. Harvey had been
living In New York city lie was "a
years old and was born In salem,
~ Y.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
WEAVERS DID NOT
REPORT FOR WORK

Fan River. Mass. Sept Bone thou
sand wcavers employed al the Fan
River Iron works cotton mills ala not
report for work today. in accordance
with their announced intention of strik-
ing for an Increase boz wages. There
is possibility that AN the depart
ments OF the sis mills here may close
down. throwing 5000 operatives out OF
work.
Later an six mills composing the
plants were shut down Five thousand
operatives are thus temporarily thrown
out OF work.
The weavcrs al once so hampared the
other departments that tho manage
ment decided TO close the entire plant
The plant is controlled by N. G.. D..
Borden. Borden az present is In New
York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
FRENC HMAN INvENTS
FLYING OMNIBUS

Paris Sept. 13.-Francis Laur
French engineer and inventor an
nounces the invention Of a flying
omnibus capable OF transporting mer-
chandise and passengers. and he has
officially asked the municipal council
10 grant him a franchise for the city
Of Paris. He claims to have obtained
French patents but explains he is un-
able To reveal the details of his ma
chine pending requirement Of foreign
patents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
nEYEs Nor \ cANppNrE.

Monterey. Mex, Sept. l3.-Gen. Ber-
nardino Reyes In an open letter ycster-
day said that he has never been a
candidate for the vice presidential nomi-
nation and confirms his letter Of July
%. He claimed that he is not in SYM
pathy with the policies of President
Diaz. his nomination would be the
cause OF trouble which he wishes to
4 LuLI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
MArmINIsrs, coNyrNrIoN.

Denver sept l3.Ihc biennial COM
yontion AZ the International Association
0f MachiniHts convened hrte thls ntuin-
ing The only action taken was tho
appointment Of committees Pending
INC report of the credentials committee
tho convention adjourned until tomur-
row morning There are about no dele
gates present,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
EXPLOSION IN LURLlNE
BATHS SAN FRANCISCO

san Francisco. Sent 49, Hair
score Of persons were injured, several
probably fatally. when boiler in the
Lurlinc baths at 1853 Gcary street exc
uioded today Women Uatrona were
blown through the windows uf their
compartments into the street and the
building was almost completely
wrecked
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13

ton committee and one OF the trustees
OF the Atlantic city Hotel Mems as
sociation. Part OF the letter Is as fol-
lows:
our Atlantic City delegation have re-
turned home and are naturally very
much pleased with their success in Sc
curing the encampment for 1910 They
are also pleased with the attention they
had from you AT the Knutsford and
with the arrangements in Salt Lake
generally
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
Fall Business
Opens.

Nothing furnishes a
better barometer of actual
trade conditions in Salt
Lake than the columns of
the Saturday and Sunday
papers. That the fall
business rush has finally
opened was well illustrat-
ed by the manner in which
the merchants of the city
used advertising space
in the three papers
ON Saturday and Sunday
last. The record inches
was as follows.
Saturday News, 2238
inches.
Sunday Herald-Repub-
lican, 2231 inches.
Sunday Tribune, PISS
inches.
The Sunday papers too,
contained several adver-
tisements which the
"News" regularly de-
clines to print, as we'll as
the usual heavy amount
Of city, county and state
notices which are never
open TO competition, but
are given 10 the organs Of
the political parties in
power.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
PATENTS FOR wEsTERNERs.

lsnffI8I % ~ N0WHTI
Washington, sept M Patients o.
sued Ttah =. H. liartHeil SAT- Lake
city. can cover. y a.. Plat. Ogden.
steel railway tie and mu grip b.
williams Provo. combined directory
aud index
Idaho "a b ruuhart. MOSCOW, re-
irlgeratur.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
EAGLES, CONVENTION.

Omaha. sept i3.--It Is expected that
800 delegates win attend the Eagles
national convention. which opens here
tomorrow The city IL already begin
ming to an up with visitors and 81 Is be-
licVed that 10000 of them win be- at
tractcd by the convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
SUTT0N'S BODY TO BE
DlSlNTERRE0 TODAY

WashInaton. sept arrangements
,vrre completed tndHN f0r fhs disintrf-
manl IHfr fiH afternoon of one BODY
of Iss.t J4urf 81 sutton. D.. United
sfafca marine cops. whose death Nes
thr rub4rrt 0f r0usiurfHti0n hf fno
counts 40 Inquiry. Nhn autopsy viii he
conducted thls rNeniuf the purpose h.-
0rrrs rrhf arm wee broken thus mah.
ina f lmpassihle for him io nave nfed
M shot which coat him ne ire, :.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
LAIN AND HUMPHREYS.

Washington. sept. ls.-Licut Iahm.
United States signal crops accompanied
by Lieut.. Humphreys OF the engineer
corps today made another balloon as
consion starting from the gas plant in
west Washington.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13

fraction Of the rays of the sun, make
accurate use al the scNtant almost im-
pu-rihie.
Continuing. Al. l|sionnat SAID ne
thought Il dash 90 the pole had iiitle
scientific value. Tho real secrets are
90 be- found al the magnetic pole, where
study Of conditions might furnish
Important Indications regarding tho
physical properties oi the globe
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
CARDINAL GIBBONS ON
VICE OF lNTEMPERANCE

Baltimore. Md, sept i3.-"Prohibi-
tionsts AN over the country are max
ing an effort 10 suppress the use OF IN
toxicating liquors. aud while ! hope
they win succeed I don't think they
VIII Reform must come from within
ana not from without You cannot
lcgislate for virtue
Thus spoke Cardinal Gibbons ycster-
day while addressing a confirmation
class
- believe" he continued. that there
a. no vice like that of intemperance, mo-
vice that 'F followed hy such dire re-
suiis d. effects Gre found every
where and sometimes oven among
churchmcn No church should tolerate
clergyman VINO drinks"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13
10rn NAY nm IN nnnnn

nsnl pl ~ Raymond Le.ionnst
aNgs0., ol tho superior councn ~
On d.a.., aall today mai he fhnngot
On M. ell.ss OF asoartain.ne n.l, fs' ~
lsb t.,.e 'ei attitudes made IA anti
ielloh coo ,t''nander peary and Dr
rtafY M Ky were BOZ error Tho
sN iha ~, l.olrding INSTRUMENTS
nsis N.Y.. 'nai the excessive cold
Negsd 6n,,. 'i' % handle thom Win
''' together with the ne.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13

nv. Advertiser Appreciate. roth tho
Quantity and Quality Of the News
Circulation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-13

Marvin Ifu pary on the way up pn
Friday March 1G 400 return to the ahip
Do had with him tWo Eskimos and
i'll DOS. Tho story of tho professor
death was obtained from one of he
Eskimos. Apnl IO. Marvin was a.
milos nom Cnue Colombia. lie started
oui that morning walking ahead. The
Eskimos Wrrc delayed Boo packing che
flcdroe. fHct ihai permitted Marvin
to rrt "a good start on thcin,