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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03
AUTOMATIC WEATHER RECORDING APPARATUS

The whole project for this upper air exnlora.
ton station represents a scheme so new and
untried that 1t was feared for a time that
there might be difficulty in obtaining the ap-
preparations necessary for the rebuilding of the
structures needed, but this did not materialize
and now the officials are ready to take posses
sion of new home that is much more COM
plete and pretentious in every way than were
the old quarters. More than 500 900 has been
expended upon the buildings of this lofty sen
tinel post-the one and only institution among
the weather bureaus 200 station in all parts
of the country that is devoted especially to re-
search work Best of all, most of the new
buildings are of the latest approved hreproof
construction, so that the safe-keeping of the
valuable instruments and the invaluable rec
ords TO be obtained is well assured.
The restored Mount Weather observatory &C.
cupies the same site as the old. namely the
tract of n acres purchased by the government
in the autumn of 1902 AS has been said, il Is
in a decidedly isolated locality, some 20 miles
south of Harper's Ferry, and AZ miles in d.
rect line from Washington. Situated at an al
titude of 725 feet above sea level on the very
crest of the Blue Ridge mountains it overlooks
to the west the entire Shenandoah valley from
Strasburg to Harper's Ferry, while to the east
all that portion of Piedmont. Virginia, between
the Blue Ridge and the Bull Run mountains, is
in full view This extensive sweep of valleys,
mountains and plains affords rare oDportunt
ties for the study of storms. but the construc-
ton of large buildings on this somewhat mac
cessible site probably presented more puzzling
problems for builders and contractors than
have been involved in any other governmental
undertaking of the kind Mount Weather, as
Uncle Sam has christened his mountain peak.
Us six miles from the nearest railroad station
that at Buemont. Virginia. All the building
material had to be transported to the observ-
atc5-y site by means Of six and eight-horse
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03
s~tS~O a FElXlNG
RECORDING INSTRUMENT
TO KITE BEFORE FLIGHT

ments and the invention and con-
struction of all forms of apparatus
will be conspicuous features. The
third floor of this 100000 building
will be given over to spectroscopic
work of the most important char
acter A short distance from this
laboratory building is handsome
frame dwelling of the type usual
ly found in residential suburbs.
Since the fire this has served as
living quarters for practically the
entire staff of Mount Weather, but
when work at the observatory is
on permanent status it will be
converted into a two-family resi-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

dence for the use of a cou-
pie of scientists who will
bring their families to the
mountain top.
The main observatory and
administration buildin 6
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

freighting teams that
found hard climbing on
the steep mountain road
that was specially con-
structed to give access
to this outpost. More
over, the bricklayers and
other artisans who have
gone from Washington
to construct the new
buildings had to content
themselves with board
ing places miles, away
from their scene of en-
ployment, for there are
no habitations, other
than those of the wealth
er bureau officials, with
in some miles of the OBJ
servatory.
This isolation which,
as may be surmised, has
had its disadvantages
is exactly what h e
government wanted for
its observatory. There
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

Weather, but latter
ly there have been
adopted spherical
balloons of var
nished cotton cloth
which have a capac-
ity of 905 cubic feet,
and cost several
h u n Dire d dollars
apiece. Kites have
been flown at Mount
Weather at the re-
markable altitude Of
$4,000 feet, and cap
tive balloons are
frequently sent to a
height Of several
miles. The weather
bureau officials are
just inauguratlng
particularly interest
ing xperi m e nts
wherein small rub
Der balloons carry
ing self-recording in.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

dulOuS lllS ndllOHS VI lhC SlObO
with a project for special observ-
atory designed Tor and devoted al
most exclusively to aerial research.
A piece of land was secured in an
isolated part of the Blue Ridge
mountains in Virginia, and work
was inaugurated on an establish
ment that is expected to do much
to meet the future needs of me-
teorology and will play most
prominent part in ultimately en-
abling long,distance forecasting-
that is, the forecasting of a type
of season rather than the mere
prophecies from day to day, such
as are now given out. Unfortu-
nately however. the weather bu-
reau was greatly retarded in this
new line of work by a disastrous
fire which occurred at the newly
established observatory on the
morning of October %, 1907, and
which resulted in the total destruc.
ton of the main building. contain.
ing laboratories. Offices. etc.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03


The project of this weather bureau station
for upper air exploration is not new one
though the institution in it's present guise, and
particularly its home, now nearing completion,
are of comparatively recent inception. Some
years ago the scientists at various United
States weather bureau stations and at the Blue
Hill observatory near Boston, took up the
study of the best methods for lifting selfre-
cording instruments high above the earth's
surface. Up to that time all human knowl-
edge of the conditions Of temperature, pres
sure, humidity, wind velocity and direction and
other ingredients of the weather had been
based upon observations made at or near the
surface of the earth. Spurred by the necessity
for better knowledge of temperature and 9th
er conditions at great attitudes, the scientists
first took up work with ingenious forms OF
kites, and this was supplemented in 1904 by
the use of specially designed balloons
hicles for carrying the thermometers and other
instruments to heights that could not be
reached by any other means.
Finally the United States took the lead
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

Prof Alfred j. Henry OF WASHINGTON
the executive officer In charge at Moui'
Weather. More than 25 kites are con
stantly kept on hand, including the
models used by all the various loreisn
governments that have undertaken SCI
entific kite flying. There have iately
been added to the equipment seVerai
specially designed kites for use IN the
high winds which, prevail during tne
wiz he ordinary kites will ny I'D
any wind with a velocity OF ten miles
ner hour. or more, but are not adapteu
to use when the wind exceeds 20 miles
per hour. However, the new style emer'
gency kite at Mount Weather, Weighing
eight pounds, and having a-liftlng sur,
face of So feet, has made successlui
fights more than a mile in height when
the wind was blowing gale OF AZ miles
per hour.
Fewer balloons than kites are on
hand. for the reason that balloons are
used only when the wind Is too light to
permit of kite flying. Originally small
rubber balloons were used at Mount
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

sands OF OOlldrS
during the past
two years and
which is unique
In the world.
This institution,
known as the
Mount Weather
observatory is
one of the most
important under
the government
and when it's new
buildings are fin
lshed and its
equipment fully
Installed this au-
tumn so that the
scientists can en-
ter in earnest up
on their novel in
gestigations it is
believed that this
experiment sta
ton above the
clouds will con-
.tIA
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

HERE is now nearing
completion in the
mountains of north
ern Virginia a wealth
err forecasting out
post upon which the
United States gov
has expended thou.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-12-03

any other factor to increased &C
curacy in weather forecasting. Inc
new institution is very different
from the ordinary weather observ-
atory to be found in every one of
our large cities, and it is even dis
similar in scope and function to
the headquarters observatory of
the weather service at Washing
ton. However, the new observa-
tory will, through the exploration
of the upper air contribute greatly
to accuracy in weather forecasting
in general and will especially point
the way to new development in
what is known as long range fore
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
WAITE RFRvNT NorGs
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
FORT ROSS COVE. CAL.

In nlNs nj bat ..-s
Ross wb,st,,ng puov n,in,sd rod ana
marked FREQ beretorore renorted
sdrift was replaced December 1S in
,6s foot of water
Corrected bearings: Timber Gu,ch,
10 deg. IN. by f. Ills E1: Point
Reyes Lighthouse. l43 deg. 20 30 min
tsE. "a 81: Salt Point 400 deg IL
min. INV. by w. 5.Is wy
TRINIDAD HEAD CAL
As heretofore published. the 1000
pound fog.bell at this station was dis.
continued on the night of December 10
for necessary repairs. Due notice viii
be given OF, its reestablishment.
BY order OF the Lighthouse Board.
OWING TO A proposed change in
the plans for the roof, the work on the
Honolulu harbor lighthouse has been
suspended. The authority desires to
place an ornate roof on the structure
TO make It look more presentabie to
visitors,
TOMORROW NOON the Mauna
kea and Mauna Loa will sail. The
former goes to Hllo. while the latter
sails for Kona and Kau, Both steam
ers call at Maui. carrying mail and
freight.
YESTERDAY the American Hawaii.
an frelghter Mexican left San Fran.
cisco for the Sound, where she Will
load for Honolulu. She will then fol-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
SHOPPING NEWS
AND
BUSINESS REMINDERS

Pau,Ka-Hana does everything need
ed In the kitchen but cook the meals.
Get gas stove and establish good
fellowship at home by paying for It a
little at time.
The cake and pastry at the Alexand.
er Young Cafe are the finest in the
city, Everything is lust right in this
splendid cafe. Try lunch or dinner
there,
The s. S. Texan, brought us large
assortment OF the latest styles for 1909
In ladies' shoes. They will be on dis.
play this week. McInerny Shoe Store.
Fort Street, above King,
Smoke the Owl Cigar. Just try II
once, and decided for yourself whether
or not II is the best five-cent smoke
you have ever had. Sold by NJ. A.
Gunst & Co., King and Fort streets.
The annual clearance sale of ladies'
muslin underwear began this morning
with record shopping crowd. All
day long the big reductions In prices
attracted buyers at Sachs big store.
The Heinz goods are superior to ev.
cry other article of their kind. They
are homemade on large scale. And
It's cheaper to buy them at your groc.
er's than to make them yourself Ask
for Heinz.
Don't throw your old shoes away
bring. them to us and we will make
them look and wear as well as new
within fifteen minutes. Mems soles
end heels. $1.25, women's, 81. Regal
Shoe store.
Desirable houses to let In all parts
Of the city; building lots In Manoa val.
ley, 81 900 and upwards; lots In Puunui
and Kaimuki A bargain In Nuuanu
valley, 1 Ia acres, $4,000. waterhouse
Trust Co, Ltd.
We have postcard albums of all
kinds In every size and scenic pos.
cards to put in them. Ne plus Ultra
Typewriting Paper. Of fine Parchment
Bond Dat & Mossman, rs Merchant
street, near p. o.
The Ice cream, cake and candy al
the Palm Cafe, Hotel street, near
Union. is acknowledged the best in
ihe city. Imported sweets are not IA,
TO those made at the Palm because
they lack freshness.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
PASSENGERS BOOKED

Per stmr. Mauna Kea, for Maui and
Hawaii ports, Jan. 5, IL noon.-J. ii.
Mackenzie, DIR. ]. II. Raymond, Miss
Dunning, Miss Davidson, ID. Damon, A.
c. Wall, Mrs. w. V. Kalb, Mrs. Walk.
er, V. Hurd, Il. Il. Bond. w. Scribner.
L. G.. N. Fresno, ]. X. Meyers. c. X.
Motley, Mrs. Jennes b. Waggoner, j.
w. Wadman and friend, W. L. Rowcll,
j. T. Taylor. +. Y. Malloy and wife.
Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, DR.. Currie, wife
and child. Mr.. Osgood and wife, Lady
Howard, NJ. NJ. Hill and wife, j. Often
and wife, Miss Hunt. Miss X. Poolor.
Miss Hunt. Herbert Green, Lydia Glib.
bon, J. Charles Green and wife. w. q.
Ramsey and wife, Misses Alexander,
Mrs. c. II. Dickey, C. b. Mckay, c. d.
Blacow and wife. c. Il, Blacow, A.
Jones, wife and sin. Miss Cornwcll,
Miss r. Naukana. Miss s. Ahfat.
Per stmr Kinau Gregory, for Kauai,
Jan. 5.-Master Kaeo, Sam Kaeo, Loo
Joe, w. p. Kapulani, II. c. Meu, J. II.
Ward, r. c. Brown, Mrs. J. II. Coney,
Master Coney, Miss Coney and nurse,
Fred WAREHOUSE, A. Warehouse, Il.
G. Wallace.
Per stmr. Mauna Loa, Simcrson, for
Kona, Jan. 5, ~ nj. X. Keliikoo, J.
p. Mendonca, Miss Emma Moon, C. l..
Real.
Per stmr. Mikakala, for Molokai
Maui and Lanai p. M, Jan. 5.-F
w. Pease. f. l.. Gibson and wife.
Per stmr. Kc Au Hou, Peterson. for
Anahola, Jan. s, noon.-Miss Elizabeth
DoWd,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
PASSENGERS ARRIVED

Per stmr. Kinau, from Kauai, Jan.
ID. ID. Neal. II. Mob. Purvis, J.
i'assoth and wife. Mrs. NJ. Banks.
Master Fassoth, Mrs. Steinhoff, Miss
r. Meldinch. Miss c. Freitas, Miss M.
Grote, Miss G. Grote. Miss A. Grote,
Miss NJ. Silva, CT. Sam. T. V. King.
NJ. w. Benton, c. II. G. Braun, f.
Burkhardt, +. Christian, A. Chris
tian. Mrs. J. CRUDE, T. A. Honan. II.
Wedmeycr, NJ. Ferreira. Miss l.. Ma
lama. and 16 deck.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04

3 LOG-Telephone
BY a document fled with Registrar
Merriam this morning, W. c. Peacock
has transferred 2617 square feet of
land on the East corner of Bishop and
Merchant streets to II. r. Berry, who
ls supposed to be the chief financial
hacker OF the new Automatic Tele.
phone Company. The consideration
named In the sale is s13,0S5.
Now that the property has been
formally transferred, It is supposed
that work on the new telephone com
pany's building will be started in the
near future.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
3 LOG-CheSter

3 LOG-Chester
After an absence of several month";,
Chester Doyles smiling face was again
seen In tho Judiciary building this
morning. Chester relterates his for.
mer statement that he Is glad to get
back from Japan. Abe, the absconder
brought back from the Land of Nippon
by Doyle. was arraigned before Judge
De Bolt this morning, and his case was
continued for one week. Everyone in
the Judiciary building is glad to sec
Chester back at the old stand again.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
LOCAL and GENERAL
!" Don't store the passe furniture
in the barn; two bits worth Of B |.
letin Want Ads. will sell it for you.
Gil xosH 'usAyIuS'a'd '0eS suoqd


CIT yopH 'upAtIJuS.Hd 00S suouH
Dance at the Seaside hotel See ad
this issue.
See the stock Of figure fitting cor
tets at Blom's. .
II you are looking for any Of your
friends go to the Two Jacks" and
you1l find them.
Hawaiian Lodge No. 81, F, and A..
NJ, will meet In Masonic Temple at
7.sO this evening.
Dan Paea is charged on complaint
of w. J. Robinson, with having stolen
pair of white pants.
Snend New Years NJ Roval Annex
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
SAILING TOMORROW

Stmr. Mauna Kea. Freeman for
Maui and Hawaii, ~ noon.
Stmr. Mauna Loa, Slmerson, for ko'
M. ~ noon.
Stmr. w. q Hall. THOMPSON. for
Kauai, p. m.
Stmr. Mikanala. for Mo!okai, Maui
and Lanai, 5 = m.
stmr. Kinau Gregory, for Kauai.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
MILITARY ROAD
CONTINUED from PAGE -

NContlnuoo fr0m tAgo -
built along Saratoga road; the opera
tion of such road would interfere
but little with public trafflc. and we
imagine nobody using the road will
have much objection to make. u
We beg leave to hand you here
with form of proposed resolution,
to be adopted by your Board, sng-
costing that II there, he, anything in
Its terms objectionable to you. you
may make such changes as you may
deem advisable.
" Respectfully.
u. p. WINSLOW.
Major, Engineer Corps, U: 8. Army.
On motion by Cox. the matter was
referred to the County Attorney.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Continued from Page ~

could only be called on notice in writ.
ing, and stating expressly the business
for thes meeting, and for a moment he
held the whiphand. However. the Re.
rublicans were strenuous, and, to the
surprise of all the Democrats present,
Fern proceeded with the meeting, al
though he could have flclarcd that II
was not legal. Probably he did not
realize the advantage which he held.
After the meeting had proceeded a
little further, 1t was discovered that
McClellan's credentials were not In
order, and Immediately the Republl.
cans had an added advantage over the
Mayor, as he had no one In the Board
who could put his motions. The Re-
publlcans followed up their adyant.
age, and went on to force the Mayor
with united front, as appears below.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
HARMONY LODGE, No. 3, 10. 0. f.

Meets every Monday evening at
1880 in |. o. o. Il. Hall. Fort Street.
L. r. uENDRY. Secretary.
BEN. f. VlCKERS, N. @.
All visiting brothers very cordially
Invited.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
SAILING TODAY

stmr. Ke Au Hou, for Kauai ports.
3 y. m.
stmr. Soeau, for Mahukona aud
Hawaii ports, 8 y. m.
Br. s. s. Den of Ruthven. Single
ton, for Victoria. noon.
Stmr. Ko Au l!ou, Peterson, for
Kauai, y. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
Hustace's Farewell Address


At l1:55 a. m. Hustace called the
meeting Of the old Board OF Super
visors to order again. He said:
Again wish to thank the men,
bers OF the Board. the heads of de-
partments. and all the employees for
their good work. ] think that we
have made success of County gov
eminent. although It dies today, to
be succeeded by a new form of gov
eminent. Gentlemen, the Board of
Supervisors Of the Couny of Oahu has
I'd journed sine die"
At this point the band, which
during the. forenoon had been sta
toned In the hallway downstairs,
played the Star spangled Banner. {"
Fern Is introduced
Promptly at noon the new Super
visors were in their seats. and Mayor
Fern was escorted to his place at the
head of the table by Hustace, who
made the following speech:
AS retiring chairman of the
Board Of Supervisors ana at the be-
ginning OF the new government, I
want to say about the old form of
government that It has been a gov
eminent by the people, which has
held meetings four times a month,
and which has attended promptly to
the wants Of the people, and not like
the Territorial form of government,
which makes the people wait for a
couple OF years II anything happens
t. have been forgotten by the Legis-
iature. want to say that County
government has been success, and
am proud to say that I have contrib
uted toward making II success. We
have now taken one step further for
ward. and now we have City and
County government. We should dc
all we can, every one OF us, toward
making this new government sue
cess, and my advice to the members
OF the incoming Board is that they
take their coats of and work for, the
best interests of the people. Gentle,
men. take pleasure In introducing
to you J. J. Fern, Mayor OF the City
and County Of Honolulu"
Fern Makes Address
Fern arose and read his Inaugural
ton speech. which appears elsewhere
In this issue.
Fern thereupon called attention to
the fact that the first regular meet,
ing OF, the Board would take place
tomorrow. The rules of the old
Board made the meeting hour 1890
o'clock Tho members of the Board
had not expressed any desire for hav,
Ing a meeting at any other time, and
he therefore announced that the first
meeting would take place tomorrow
at 1880 D. m.
Quinn Wants Meeting Instanter
II think that as we are here" said
Quinn. we might as well organize
As understand 1t. there are no Off,
GERS now, and the officers should qua
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
ARRIVED
Sunday, January 3.

Sunday, January 3.
stmr. Kinau, from Kauai ports.
2:1O a. m.
Stmr. Mikahala, from Molokai and
Maui ports, 3:10 a, m.
Br. s. S. Den of Ruthven, from
sydney, q. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
1856 editorial rooms-256 busI.
ness office. These are the telephone
numbers Of the Bulletin office,

declared a 15-minute recess, where
upon Aylett said that the motion
should be put first
Cox sail that Logan's appeal
should be voted on.
Il made a motion for recess"
said Fern That should come first"
THE Chair has no right to make
a motion, announced AHA.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
EMMA SQUARE BAND CONCERT

The Hawaiian band will play at
Emma Square tonight, commencing
at 1880 o'clock. Following is the
program:
PART |
March: Tho Mayor" new Berger
Overture: Inauguration" new.
'''''''. ucoIbc
Intermezzo: 1.-The Clock Bells"
NEW pouSluo
Selection: "Cavalieria Rusticana"
-. ................ Mascagni
PART II
Vocal: Hawaiian Songs ar. by Berger
Selection: The Pageant. Williams
Waltz: CITY Life" (new). .....
-. ............. Translateaur
March, National Guard of Ha-
wall" ............... Berger
The Star-Spangled Banner"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04

Blank books Of all sorts, ledgers,
etc, manufactured by the Bulletin
Publishing Company.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04

Senator Coelho of Maui will intro.
duce bill before the next Legislature
that will probably be unwelcomc to
hasty lovers. The bill will provide
that the same law in securing mar.
riage licenses will go into effect here
as is now in use in California, where
a license must be secured from the
County Clerk. ...
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
Sea Wrens, 500

lS-foot Motor Launch with 4.Cycle
Motor, $l75, Complete.
HE CHARLES d. WALKERS, BOAT
AND MACHINE WORKS
King st. opposite South st.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04

K Total .........$10S,630.47
A report from Sheriff Iaukea was
also read, a copy OF which appears. in
full elsewhere In this issue.
Jewels for! MEMBER.
Cathcart stated that he had been
requested by the employees OF the
County to express their feeling. o.,
gratitude to the Board. and as tok-
en- of their appreciation he desired to
present a small gift to each member
OF the Board.
He then banded out a small box,
each containing jewelry. to each Su.
pervisor.
The Chair called on Dwight to re-
spond. and he made short speech OF
acceptance.
Final Bills Passed
The following bills were passed:
nCrEn DEED
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-04
RETIRING BOARD KILLS
CONTINUED from pa-e n

Continued from Pare y
with Supervisors Dwight, Cox, Archr
or, and Harvey.
The assembly room was decorated
with flags and bunting preparatory
to the Inauguration OF Mayor Fern
and the new Board OF Supervisors ,un-
der the City and County OF Honolulu.
Most Of the department heads were
present, as well as small gathering
Of politicians and other spectators.
County Engineers Report
A lengthy report from the County
Engineer for the work done during
the past year in the outside districts,
was read. 1t gave the following
summary Of eYnenditures.