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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
CANNERY MAY RESUME
Stockholders of Independence Con-
Germ Meet and Discuss Situation.

The annual meeting of the Independ-
ence Cannery Company was held last
Tuesday morning for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing year
and for the transaction of other busi .
ness matters.
The meeting was called to order By
President j. S. Cooper. Secretary S. e..
Irvine read the report of the last an
nual meeting. The report of the Sec
retary showed that the canned goods
on hand had been shipped to Allen &
Lewis, of Portland, on consignment f..
o. b. Portland. These goods, according
to the secretary, are in bad condition
and need to be recooked and repacked.
What the cannery company will event
ually realize from the pack is a con-
lecture that few are unable to come at
with any accuracy.
After considerable discussion of
matters in general, the meeting took
ballot for directors, which resulted
in the election of the following gentle
men for directors of the company for
the ensuing year: j. s. Bohannon,
Word Butler, p. M. Kirkland, G. A.
Wells, j. L. Hanna, D. A. Hodge and
George Mclaughlin. The board is COM
posed of all new timber and that they
will make extra effort to operate the
cannery is the general belief.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
SPRING RACE MEET
independence Driving Club Roo,,s
Preparations for Event.

"A meeting of the Irao
e'"s Oiup was held Saturday after
noon for the purpose of elect,nn ~ y. 70
ncers Tor the ensuing year w w
erclVai was elected unanimous,,, a,
liie once OF president of the o,nI, Mr..
ierciVal responded with a neat snooo,
Vi acceptance. The new saora+o.,
Opeii byers; treasurer, Row DaAn
mona; directors, c. A. McTaugbiin
D. Taylor and P. M. Kirkland ~ =.
ilke.Y that the spring meet will he he,d
III independence some time IN rmno
ana there will probably be a borso
SNOW and driving exhibition in ,
n11''on ."', with the meet. There was some
',iN Vi stock show in connection
win the spring meet, but it has nroo
ticaliy been given up since tbaro to
NOT the necessary accommodation of
ouliuings for that purpose. The renort
Vi the secretary showed the club to ho
IN hourishing condition.
Among those in attendance fror,
other points were C. B. Henlev ona
reter Cook, who talked of hearty sun-
port from the outside for the snring
meet Both these gentlemen will ho
IN attendance at the meet with
strlng OF horses. 1t is likely that .
iour days meet will be held and that
the aitair will be more extensive than
any previous neutrality-suspicious. En-
terprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
TAXES POUR IN FAST
Many Property Owners Secure Rebate
offered for Prompt Payment.

The time allowed for granting the
8 per cent rebate on taxes expired
Tuesday. Taxpayers will now have un-
til Monday, April 4 to pay what they
owe the county without. being sub
jected to payment of penalty and in
terest. The law provides, however,
that persons desiring to pay only half
of their taxes now and the other half
in the Fall may do so without being
charged penalty and interest, provided
that the first half is paid before the
first Monday in April.
Money has been pouring into the
Sheriff's office in a steady stream of
coin, currency, money orders and bank
checks since the books were opened
two weeks ago, and while the Office
force has not had time to foot up the
amount, it is known that collections
have been heavier than they were up
to this date last year. Sheriff Grant
and his deputies have also handled
the money faster, the number of re-
ceipts written up to last night exceed
ing the number written to the same
date last year by nearly six hundred.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Goes to Eastern Oregon.

Riley D. Cooper was in Independent
ce this week closing up his Polk
County affairs preparatory to remov-
ing to Grass Valley, where he is en-
gagged in merchandising. Mr.. Cooper
has associated with him at Grass VAL
ley his brother, E. w. Cooper. These
men are well known in Polk County,
having been residents here almost con-
tinually for nearly forty-seven years.
They were born in Missouri, crossed
the plains in 63 and are of the we'll
known family of Cooper brothers who
have their yearly reunions. r. D. and
e. w. Cooper were hardware mer
chants of Independence, some twenty
years ago, and are known for their
integrity of er.-Independence
Enterprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
WAS PIONEER OF 1943
Uncle Dam Holman, Aged 81, Dies
In YamhiIl County.

Uncle Dan" Holman died at bis
nome in McMinnville, Tuesday. March
49, 1910, at the age of 81 years. He
was born in Tennessee November IL
1922, and crossed the plains to Ore
gon in lS43. After brief residence in
oregon City and Polk County. Mr.
Holman settled in YamhilI County,
where he had resided almost contin-
ually since. The old donation land
claim which bears his name is located
seven miles southwest of McMinnville
Mr.. Holman was married in Polk
County in 1S47 to Miss Martha e.
Burnett, and 10 children were born
nine Of whom are still living-W. D.
Holman, who resides in McMinnvjlle.
w, p, of Bandon; G. O., of Dallas;
Mrs. Lucretia Watkins, Mountain
Home, Idaho; Mrs. W. B. Turner. Nc
Minnville; C. w. Holman, Los Gatos,
California; j. e. Holman, Los Angeles,
California; r. i. Holman, Oregon City
and w. B. Holman, McMinnville.
The funeral was held Wednesday at
10 o'clock at the Christian Church, in
terment being in the Masonic Gene
terry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
MONMOUTH ITEMS
Monmouth Herald.

The Monmouth Creamery Company
did over a $4,000 business last month.
S. II. Peterson and wife, and A. T.
Cross, who are on the sick list, are
slightly improved.
T. A. Riggs gave Albany, Salem and
several other Valley towns a busi-
ness visit, returning home Wednesday
evening.
F. Y. Mulkey and Postmaster o. A.
Wolverton were attending to business
matters in Portland last Saturday, re-
turning Sunday evening.
J.V. b. Butler had occasion to visit
Portland and several other Valley
towns during the past week, and in
conversing with various prominent
men upon the State Noromal school
question, found the general sentiment
very favorable.
oliver Waller, an old time printer,
| looked in on us the latter part of the
week, having returned. from a visit to
friends in Lane County. Mr.. Waller
and his brother, L. w. have taken a
trip over to the Siletz country, where
the latter has a claim which he has
gone to look after. oliver Waller ex-
poets to remain there for a couple Of
weeks. After his return, he expects to
take his departure for some point in
Washington state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
EDITOR VISITS CANAL
orno Strong Tells of Rapid Progress
at Panama.

Returning from a visit to the Pana-
ma Canal, Orno Strong, an EXPORT
Iahu newspaper man, now residing at
Iacoma, was in Portland this week.
he was one of party of 1874 editors
VINO went to Sc the canal as guests
OF Colonel G. w, Goethals.
The canal is the most wonderful
piece OF engineering the world has
ever looked upon" said Mr.. Strong. ut
stands S5 feet above sea level and is
approached from both the Atlantic
and Pacific by three flights of double
LOCKS, dividing the lifts into equal dis
lances. Each lock is 1000 feet long.
The canal is about half completed,
9S,OOO,OOO cubic yards of dirt having
been excavated, leaving $4,000, 900 yet
TO be handled. The locks and Gatun
dam are about completed, and on April
the waters of the Chagres will be di-
Verted to the spillway over the dam.
Colonel Goethals is in absolute
control, and has an army of 36, 900 en-
thusiastic workmen under his di-
rection. He is the greatest captain of
industry America ever produced, and
inspires every man on the big job
with an enthusiasm that is wonderful
Each individual seems to think that the
completion of the dam by 1915 de-
pends on his work. They will complete
1t on time, or l am much mistaken.
"Goethals has made the Canal Zone
the healthiest spot on earth The 12,-
600 Americans down there are not af-
hicted with mosquitoes or flies, the
zone is swept as clean as a parlor, and
there is no more fear of yellow fever
or other contagious diseases among
the employees"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
COyle Farm Sold.

Yesterday Mrs. A. H. Coyle sold her
4S0-acre ranch seven miles west of
16,SO0. A Mr.. Roundtree of Port
land. purchased the farm and it is un-
derstood it will be divided into small
tracts. 1t is considered excellent fruit
land. The farm is situated on the Oak
Grove road and is known as the T. B.
Waite place. The deal was carried
through by Savage & Prunk.-Wed-
nesday Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Another Clearance Sale.

The Dallas Mercantile Company is
conducting a big clearance sale to last
until Saturday, March 10. Great bar
gains are being offered in many lines
of goods and the special inducements
have drawn trade from large terri
tory around Dallas. The people of
Polk County believe in the trade-at-
home doctrine, knowing that their
home merchants can and do give them
better prices than they can obtain
from the high-rent city stores.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Notice 20 Bridge Builders.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the County Clerk Of
Polk County at his Office in Dallas.
oregon. up TO . O'Clock A NJ. Of April
9Th. 1910. for the construction Of two
wood bridges. one Of which is about
Ninety Feet in length and one about
One Hundred Feet in length Deposit
of certified check OF Eve per cent Of
amount Of bid to be deposited with
each bid: bids 20 be opened az 10 A
n of April sth. reserving the right
herein 70 reject any or all bids. Spec
Ihcafions and plans 10 be on file on
and after April FIrst. 1910.
Done BY order q the County Court
this 17th day % March. 1919
T. n SMITH.
rSez11 County CLERK.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Good News From Capitol.

P. A. Finseth, president of the ST.
letz Homesteaders' Association, re-
ceived word from Washington last
night that the Interior Department
had rescinded its recent order can
ceiling the entries of a number OF
homesteaders, among whom were sew
eral Polk County settlers. 1t is also
reported that the chances of the
Chamberlain bill becoming a law are
growing brighter. 1t is earnestly hoped
here that this news is true and that
these settlers will eventually receive
the justice so long denied them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
|oIk County Observer
,e. March 80 and 81.

#Dr Lowe, March ~ ana 3l.
d. Brown, Abstracter; Notary.
plue Vitriol at Craven Bros.
oral blanks for sale at this office
oscar Hayter, lawyer. Rooms ant
T1glow Building.
1s vour property for sale? List /
6th Jacobson
bBean Spray Pumps at Craven Bros
mr. B. f. Newell, Veterinary Sur.
IAN Mutual Phone 1177, Dallas, Or
If.
'nopendable Spray Solution at era.
fn Bros
I1ce cream at George Coad's.
Tbe Farmers Fire Relief Associa-
H. Of Butteville, Oregon; j. d. Winn
kont Buena Vista, oregon. tt
Have YOU seen the new Stump Pull
i at the Dallas Iron Works?
1ve have some of the finest and
hoonest city property in Dallas. See
b,ohes & Bird Land Company.
List your property with Jacobson,
u Real Estate Man.
Have YOU seen the new Stump Pull
u ot the Dallas Iron Works.
loo cream at George Coad's.
The Observer wants the printing
In are particular about.
list your farm lands and city prop
NV with the Hughes & Bird Land Co.
Dallas, Hughes & Parker, 467
ate street, Salem, and the Hughes
1 nd CO., 61O Lewis Building, Port
nd, We have the buyers.
bargains in choice farm lands-E.
lcObSOn
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Your Stationery.

There's a satisfaction in using good
tationery 1t advertises your business.
h brings business to you. If the man
kho receives your letter is favorably
Impressed with your stationery, he will
brm a similar opinion of your busi-
less even though he has never visit
b your store. The Observer prints the
bod kind. 1t prints no other kind. 1t
lants the work of the man who is par
icular-of the man who cares. 1t has
he paper, the type, and the presses
bid it has men who knows how to
lse them to get the best results for
|Ou. May we have your next order?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Surveying Electric Road.

f. NJ. Simpson, w. o. W., organizer
for Polk, Washington and Yamhill
counties, was down from Sheridan,
Wednesday. Mr.. Simpson reports that
the syndicate promoting the electric
road from Ocean Park to Sheridan to
connect with the line through Nc
Minnville, have a surveying crew at
work. 1t is said that construction will
be started from Ocean Park end of
the ne-McMinnville Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
and Other News Briefly Told.
REAL ESTATE.

o. L. Buchanan, ct ux to w. NJ
Shewey lot in Airlie, $40.
w. H. Mcdaniel, ct ux to James H.
Morrison, lot in Dallas, $1,000.
S. II. Tetherow ct ux to James H.
Courtner, lots in Falls City, SITS.
James M. Inman ct ux to w. F. Gill
son ct al, lot in Falls City, $25.
H. r. Grant ct uX to ]. N. Benson,
sos acres t 8 and 9s, re W, $40
PROBATE
Guardianship of Roth and Dorothy
Morrison, minors-annual account
filed.
Guardianship of Mary E. Knower,
an incompetent person-petition for
appointment of guardian set for hear
ing at time to be hereafter fixed.
Estate of Fred C. Raymond, de-
ceased-sale of real estate confirmed.
Estate of William Livermore, de-
of sale of real proper
ty set for hearing April 2, at 10 a. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Ready for Opening.

As announced in a page advertise
ment in Tuesdays Observer. the Shore
Department Store will open for busi-
ness in its new quarters in the Thomp-
son block tomorrow. Mr.. Shore and
his force OF clerks have worked early
and late this week in preparation for
the opening. which promises to be an
event Of much importance in local
trade circles.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
PROBATE
Foot Painfully Injured.

G. F. Ratliff is walking with the aid
of crutches as the result of an acci-
dent which occurred a few days ago.
While making one of his regular trips
around town and looking after the
electric lights, his driving horse be-
came restless and began striking with
one of its feet. Mr.. Ratliff was stand
ing near the animal and was struck a
hard blow on his right ankle. No bones
were broken, but the hurt was severe
few days.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Many Attend Meetings.

The evangelistic meetings at the
Colosseum Rink continue with un-
abated interest and hundreds of peo-
pie attend the services each evening.
Evangelist Reed is a strong speaker
and has the power to hold the closest
attention Of his hearers at all times.
The musical program. under the direc-
tion OF Professor Clay Grant, is an
attractive feature of each service.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Expelled for Drunkenness.

Four students at o. A. c., guilty of
drunkenness, or the handling of in
toXicants, were expelled Wednesday
morning. Four others, publicly rep
rimanded, made a public apology and
will be permitted to continue their
work. One of those expelled was given
opportunity to apologize and remain,
but he refused to do so.-Corvallis
Gazette.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Win IArhtrcIrht Champlon-l.Ip.

The Dallas College Blues defeated
the Salem Invincibles and won the
13o-pound championship Of Oregon In
a swift basketball game IN the local
gymnasium Friday night The score
was 30 90 ~ In favor of the Dallas
boys The Salem lads played wen, but
could not get up steam enough % de-
feat an ali-star aggregation Ike the
Dallas Blues
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

Hood River is wanting a normal
school but the state has three normal
schools now. which q has refused to
support We must support the AEri-
cultural CoIleEe In order 20 teach far
mers how to an the soil. hut the teach
ers of our children don't need special
training. IL is far less important. and
any kind of a teacher VIII do.-Ross-
burg Leader.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
PnIntIng VI. Il. Church.

The Methodist Episcopal Church
building on Mil Street is being given
a fresh coat Of paint. This building is
one Of the best Of its class in the Will
annette Valley. Although II has been
built for many years. its style of ar
chitecture compares favorably with
the churches that are being built to-
day. The new coat Of paint will add
greatly to its appearance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

Conrad Stafrin has received his
,mmission as First Lieutenant of
ompany II, Oregon National Guard,
Dd will take command of the COM
Inv during Captain Bollman's alb
nee in New York. H. H. Farnham
as been appointed Qrartermaster
,rgeant to fill the vacancy caused by
10 promotion of Sergeant Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Millinery Opening.

The Dallas Suit & Cloak Company
wishes to announce to the Ladies of
Dallas and vicinity that the formal
opening of millinery will be held on
Saturday, March 10Th. Special effort
is being made to produce and display
the finest and most stylish millinery
goods of the season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Hurt I'm Logging Camp.

Arthur Bulls, of Falls City, came to
Dallas, Monday, to secure surgical
treatment for his hand, which was
badly mashed in logging camp a few
days ago. Dr. A. B. Starbuck attended
to the injured member and the young
man will soon be able to return to his
work.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. A. F. Toner desires to announce
b the ladies of Dallas and vicinity
bat she will hold her opening of
bring millinery on Saturday, March
b. All are cordially invited to call and
Be all that is new and correct in 1910
bring styles. 1t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Dies of Paralysis.

Mrs SiIas Syron, a native of Polk
ounty, died of paralysis in Garfield,
Fashngton, March 6, 1910, aged AZ
Ears. Mrs. Syron's maiden name was
Iargaret Fades. She was a sister of
[rs. Lee Humphrey, former resident
the Pioneer neighborhood.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

Congressman Hawley wires the OBJ
server that the War Department has
allotted 5000 for work on the re-
vetment on the willamette River near
Independence-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Notice.

I have opened a Real Estate office
the City Hall building on Court
treet, opposite Gail Hotel, and l am
low in line to handle all kinds of
roperty. | shall endeavor at all times
give my patrons a square deal.
Yours for business,
EDWIN JACOBSON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

The Christian Church Aid Society
will conduct a sale Of aprons and bon
nets at Ullrey's secondhand store on
Court street beginning tomorrow.
lsaturdayl.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
HonOrs st. Patrick.

Yesterday was st. Patrick's Day
HI Editor Fiste did reverence to Old
feland's patron saint by bringing the
temizer out in a suit of pea green.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
Third Annual Horse Show and Stock Sale
Salem, Oregon Friday and Saturday, April 90



Cysedae Iiackneys Mogans Blgans
grade
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18
$1,000 IN PREMIU Ms DISTRIBUTED.
LADIES DRIVING An ID RIDING CONTESTS

In
be all
make this prominent feature
Of our
al or write the secretary o furth information.
C. L. DICK.
r. PAULUs. Secretary. care salem Union
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

LeraI blanks tor ale At his once
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-18

Leral blanks for .ais at this OHoe-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-06
JOE CANS REACHES
BALTIMORE--TO DIE
Former Champion Taken to
Home of His Mother.

Baltimore. Nd. Aug. Joe Cans got
back home this afternoon-to die. A mere
skeleton OF his former sinewy self. unable
to talk above a whisper, and absolutely
helpless, the former lightweight cham
pIon of the worlds prize ring was lifted
tenderly on a cot from out the drawing
room Of a sleeper attached TO the Penn
sylvania Limited, which reached Union
Station at 800 o'clock.
al" Herford, the fighters former man
ager was there with private ambulance
to take his dying protege 70 the home Of
Cans mother. in Argyle avenue
According to DR.. Southworth who came
all the way across the country with Cans
from Prescott. Ariz.. the former pugilist
may live a week or ten Gays yet, but his
doom as a victim CT tuberculosis Is seated.
Cans showed remarkable rallying pow
ers after leaving Chicago. While in that
city II was necessary to pump oxygen
into him almost continually, and HIS lie
seemed to be hanging almost by a single
breath Once started on the last lap Of
his run to Baltimore, however, he showed
such marked change as TO astonish the
doctor and other members or the party
As the train neared Baltimore a smile
OF hope played around the thin lips OF the
PROSTATE man. Frequently he would muir
muir. husl1ily, IN soon be there. Then
can die peacefully. That's all I want
now-Just to get 10 good old Baltimore
again and say good-by TO the folks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-06
BOY KILLED BY AUTO
DR.. H. Watson MOffitt Tries
TO Save Victims Life.

Running from behind an express wagon
standing at Tenth and NJ streets southeast
directly into the path OF an automobile
driven by DR.. H Watson Mofhtt OF 200
East Capitol street, yesterday, Emmett
Hoffman. nine years old. Of sos Twelfth
street northeast. was struck and fatally
injured.
The lad was hurried to the Casualty
Hospital in DR.. Months machine. and two
operations were performed in an attempt
TO save his life. He had fractured skull
and internal injuries. He died at o'clock
last night without recovering conscious
ness
Dr. Mofiitt attempted 70 stop ;he auto
mobile, and set the emergency brakes, but
could not avoid striking the boy. The
front wheels passed over the boys body.
throwing him 20 the pavement with ter
riec force.
Doctor Gives First Aid.
Dr. Mofitt Jumped from the machine
and made a hasty examination. Seeing
the boy was in a serious condition. he
took him to the Casualty Hospital, and
called upon DR.. J. R. wellington. Of I7s5
Connecticut avenue northwest, TO assist
him in the operation. The boy did not
rally from the first operation. and about )
o'clock in the afternoon e second was
performed.
Within a few minutes after the first
operation. DR.. Mofitt went 70 the Fifth
precinct station and reported the acci-
dent. He asked that an officer accom-
pany him 70 Police Court. and a charge
Of assault be preferred against him He
gave bonds in the sum Of $500 for his
appearance in court to-day.
Going Mt Low Speed.
DR.. Mofitt stated last night that the
accident was unavoidable.
L was driving the machine on the
lowest speed" said Dr. Mofitt, and did
not see the child until too late to avoid
striking him. did everything in my
power 10 save his life"
Mr.. Otterback, a patient OF DR.. Mo1itt,
who was IN the machine, corroborated
the statement.
When we left my residence" Mr..
Otterback stated. "the doctor was driv-
ing the car faster than I thought I was
able to stand. I therefore asked him to
slacken speed. and we were going very
slowly when we turned into NJ street
II & had been possible to save the
boys life, the prompt action Of DR.. Moi
fit would have done IT,"