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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. 1910.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.


But for the accidental Intervention
the river there would have been
her no Manchester or no Richmond.
city would have risen where two
stand. Under, one government,
set of officials and one system OF
iation and public improvements a
sic municipality would have grown
i prospered in a unity as natural
matter of-course as the unity Of
ferson Ward with the rest of Rich
nd. But because the rive, happened
lilo where 1t is we are apparently
Scd TO believe that totally diff
1, asked TO believe that the formal
ion of two parts OF q logical and
-inly Complementary whole involves
nothing violent, abnormal and dag
rous. And this in the absence of
" proof of such violence or dangers,
d in the face of tho notorious fast
at Richmond is one of the most
surdly crampod and congcstcd cities
North America.
is possible that this call issued by
& or eight prominent and wealthy
izcns of Richmond for an anti-con-
idation lnass-mectnG may result in
nothing practical and tangible. 1t
~ develop an intelligent and dis
.erested argument against CONSOLE
ton, thing which has hitherto
,med to us almost entirely lacking.
@ one argument that has ever ap-
,led to us as having any weight is
sed ON the fear that under CONSOLE
ton certain territory in the present
v would suffer for needed improve
,nts. But this argument can be,
d has been. effectually answered,
what is left of it cannot cope
tn the numerous strong arguments
the other side. The transition
lie, during which the greater city
gradually adjusting itself 10 its en-
.ged responsibilities, will probably
ing some inconvenience and tern
rary dissatisfaction, but those VIII
we the good of the whole at hear
ii look at the matter broadly an
rgely, thinking not of immedia'
advantages in few cases, but
ture advantages that are certain
me to the whole municipality. Col
lidation is not for a month or a yea
Il forever.
IL there is any convincing arg
ant in the public interest again
installation we suppose that the
izens Will produce it. Arguments
ivate interest are plentiful enoug
is EASY to see how large real esta
s;ners and operators in the West En-
even large factory owners In MAJ
ester. might object to consolidation
sch objections are entirely leGittmat
ne citizen has perfect right. If h
desires, to use his voice and in
ence to further his private in
rests. But arguHentts Of this sol
II be accepted. dor. j.lsr what the
e worth. Consolidation is a publ
estion of the largest Importance
arguments of private advantag
IL not carry very far in settling i
le interests of the public arc in
litely bigger than the interests Q
y small group of citizens, no matte
W prominent and distinguished the
or how respected. To carr
light Tho proposed mass-meetin
lst produce arguments in tho in
rests OF all the people, and if it ca
olive any arguments of that sort it
llberatlons may prove of some pull
Importance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
Good Night"

Can You give me the name OF the
author of the following verse?
"Downward sinks the setting. sun.
Soft the evening" shadows fall.
Darkness stealing o'erall. Good night"
2. What is the address OF Mrs. Ella
Wheeler wilcox? i. Z. ~.
/. Some OF our readers may be apic
TO locate this poem 1t seems tamil
books OF quotations at our disposal.
g Care New York Journal New
York City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Dr Cook was located in Bermuda on
Monday. Tho discovery, however, IS
without prejudice 10 the claims OF inc
other places where he ~
positively known to be,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
ar cbri.t Came to Congrcss.'

Where can secure a COPY of III
Christ Came to Congress? y. c. D.
Write 10 DIR. II. r. Mcllwainc, state
he able TO furnish you n copy OF this
book on loan through SOME library
in your locality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Secretary Ballinger is said TO nave
lust agreed on a new plan for reserN-
ing forest lands, The record SHOWS
that this Is first new plan this Week,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

enness, occupies one or all of three po-
Sitions-hc drinks liquor himself. or Is
a politician and wants the drinking
mans vote, or gets something out OF
the whIskey traffic, or is trying TO get
something. j. \. REESE.
South Boston. F'chrnarY g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
"opportnnity.,

"opportnnity.'
Please publish Senator Ingalls, nocm.
Opportunity" also, the answer TO 1t,
likewise called Opportunity
NJ. e W.
We cannot print poems in this col
umn, as our space is strictly limited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Citizens of New York have contrl-
buted $4,000 for an expedition to go
lind the North Pole. You can BUY
sight of gum drops for that money
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Announcement has been made that
Major ]. G, Hemphill for the past
twenty years editor Of the Charleston
News and Courier, has accepted the
cditorship of the Richmond Times
Dispatch, his new duties thare to be-
gin February %. He will devote his
entire time to The Times Dispatch.
The entire newspaper fraternity Of
South Carolina will regret the depar-
ture from the State of the genial and
most capable major,--Aiken Recorder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
Au REvoln TO HE,pH1LL.
Brother Journalists Hand Him Unlim
He'd Ncrllnl Loving lunS.

Is there anything permanent in jour
nAlism? With Major Hemphill leaving
the Charleston News and Courier to go
to Richmond, and the Abells selling the
Sun. where is there stability except in
the adamantine staff of the Rhamkatte
Roaster?-Raleigh News and Observer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Ir man dies leaving wife and
no children. to whom docs his property
revert. to his wife or to his relatives?
4 SUBSCRIBER.
II the man leaves no will, one third
of his property goes to his wife. The
Irest Is divided among his relatlves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
Richmond may favor Charleston af-
ter awhile, but they do not look like
twin sisters now.-Cireensboro News.

Charleston will miss Major i. c..
Hemphill when he leaves next month
to begin his work as editor OF the
Richmond Times Dispatch, and the
State of South Carolina will lose a
Journalist Of distinction and high abil-
ity. He will be lost in that he goes
to toll and labor for Richmond and for
Virginia. but his best work has been
done for Charleston and his native
State, and it cannot be lost. The
majors reputation has grown greatly
in the past few years. and here's hop
ing that 1t may continue to grow and
that he will find pleasure and friendly
love in his work in his new home
Greenwood Index
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

The news that Major ]. c. Hemphili,
The editor of tho News and Courier. is
to leave Charleston and become editor
on February 10 of tho Richmond (Nao
will be a source of real
regret to many South Carolinians,-
Union PROGRESS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

Unable to realize tbs idea that Edi-
tor Hemphill is going to leave the
News and Courier, some of our eN-
changes say they do not believe it. It
is pretty hard to hcliave.--Yorkville
Is. C.) Enquirer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

1t will be a long time before Major
lLcmphill can make the Jim River look
as big as the Charleston harbor-
Greensboro News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
a,rdimssx Dippalth

by Times. Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service in
hmond land suburbsl. Manchester and Petc.s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

$4,000 Surgeons Fec.
To the many lawsuits which have
up since the death of King
in connection with the settle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

~ with SUNDAY. IA cents
ly without Sunday. 10 cents
day only cents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10

20 'co;pyright. 1910. by the Brentwood Co
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-10
Not nm Otis Elevator.

Richmond, February 9.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
McCRACKEN MEN GET
PRIZES FOR TOBACCO

They had to hand it to McCracken
county planters at the Fair today
when probably the keenest rivalry
of the entire exhibits at the fair
grounds came up for inspection by
the judges.
Every one knows that west Ken
lucky is dark tobacco market, and
almost everybody usually comedies
that Graves, Marshall. Ballard and
Galloway put it over McCracken a
little. when IL comes TO quality. That
is, that used to be the fact, but II
is no longer. This morning two Nc
Cracker county farmers, j. W. Har-
ris and his son Earl, won five prizes
of the six prizes for tobacco, given
by the fair association.
They captured the first and sec
ond prizes on Italian tobacco, and
first ON manufactured and first on
Snuff. Won, too, over samples num-
bering over 100. The exhibits came
from this county and all our neigh
bors, Graves. Ballard, Marshall and
Galloway.
The prize aggregated 500 in
cash, in addition to other gifts, and
Mr.. Harris and Earl are justly elated
over their wins.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
MR.. M'ELRATH
DIES AT MURRAY
ONE OF WEST KENTUCKY'S
LEADING CITIZENS GOES
TO HIS REWARD.

Murray, KY, Sept. rs Especially
MIR. John Calvin McElrath, one of
the Oldest and most prominent citi-
zens of Murray and Galloway county,
died this morning at o'clock, of an
illness extending over two years. He
IL survived by his wife and seven
children: ]. T. McElrath. of Murray;
Mrs. ]. r. Colemen, and il. p. Nc
Elrath, of Paducah; w. w. McEl-
rath and Hugh McElrath. of Murray:
Mrs. A. f. Barnes. of Benton, and
Paul McElrath. who is somewhere in
the west. The funeral viii be tomor
row afternoon at o'clock. and the
services will be conducted by the
Murray lodge of Masons, of which
Mr.. McElrath was one of the Oldest
members. The burial will be in the
Murray cemetery.
Mr.. McElrath was born in this
county in 1881. He was successful
in business and was widely and fay-
orably known throughout this whole
section. He never affiliated with any
church. but was always prominent IN
Masonic circles.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28

the harmony that prevails in Repub-
lican ranks.
What Mr.. Palmer Thinks.
An effort was made TO make IL ap-
pear that Mr.. Earl Palmer is op-
posed to the work of the convention.
Mr.. Palmer called up the Office OF
The Evening Sun this morning and
said:
81 dislike newspaper notoriety.
and said nothing when the morning
paper mentioned me once before as
leading a faction of the Republican
party; but the story this morning Is
so misleading and so flagrantly
false. that | can no longer remain
silent. Please say for me that there
IL not a word of truth in the story,
except the fact that some of my.
friends did ask me to run for alder
man. and | told them that business
reasons make II impossible for me to
serve on a public board at present
I am delighted with the personnel
of the Republican ticket and shall
vote for it, Providence permitting. ="
Mayor Smith Pleased.
Mayor Smith was equally en-
phatlc in his approval.
That is an A, No. I, ticket" he
said. 81 hope II will be successful.
IL would, not only be pleasure to
serve the city with such gentlemen.
but their high characters as business
and citizens assures me that they
will not stoop to petty politics. and
can be relied upon to cooperate with
anyone, who is striving 10 subserve
the interests of the city. II en-
courages one in my position to see
men of that kind willing to do their
duty as citizens, and with their aid.
| am sure the administration can
carry out a program of public i'm
provements and economy and turn
over the affairs of the city to its
successor in such as condition as,
not only to reflect credit on all who
take part in the work, but to
make Il easier for future administra-
tons TO protect the interests of the
city"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
FULL COMMITTEE HEARS
LORIMER CASE TODAY

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Senator Fra
zier, of Tennessee. appeared today
as a member of the Lorimer investi-
eating committee and for the first
time all the members OF the commit
tee were present. Chairman Bur-
rows did not permit any argument
over objections raised by counsel
and did everything to hurry the in
quiry Representative White was
recalled to the stand for further
cross-examination. He was asked re-
garding the letter he wrote to Sena-
ter Lorimer. telling him of his liter
airy efforts on a book of true facts"
of his experience as a legislator. At
torney Hanecy took the same course
as did the defense in the Browne
trial. in trying to show that this let
ter was writtj with blackmail In
view; but WI aSeelared he merely
wanted Lorip 10 commit himself
n some way ! Asweriug Il.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
EARL PALMER LIKES
REPUBLICAN TICKET
SELECTED YESTERDAY
''''' 's'' .'.s
No. ticket"-yIAYOR JAMES Il. SMITH.
"its "A good ticket and l going 20 vote for it,
EARL PALMER

Broadway, in its figuratlve capac-
ity as representing the main artery
of Paducah's vital system. Is delight
ed with the Republican city ticket.
On all sides can be heard express
sions commencing the character of
the men nominated. and the absence
of any indications OF partisan poll
tics In the making OF il.
The city assessment will be in
creased this year. pnd It will be
necessary for the general council to
readjust the city's reyenues to meet
the new conditions. At the same
time the public generally is in sym
patty with Mayor Smiths program
OF civic Improvement. Consequent
ly. they appreciate the necessity Of
choosing a general council with
ability to cooperate with the mayor
in a scheme OF finance, which COM
bines economy with efficiency
The mayor being. perhaps, the
largest taxpayer In the city, is in
sympathy with municipal economy.
and. being a large property-holder.
Is in sympathy with the idea of i'm
proving Paducah in every material
way.
Citizens understand that If the
progress, which up TO date has
marked the present administration
Is to continue. the general council
must be in sympathy with the
mayor, and they distrust the effect
OF four avowed candidates for the
nomination of the party
opposing the administration getting
into the upper board in the last days
OF the administration. while the
lower board is filled with representa-
dives OF a Democratic faction.
Expressions on Broadway today
Indicate that the mayor is to receive
another endorsement this fall. and
the aid Of a general council Satlsfac-
tory TO him.
This feeling on the part Of the in
dependent voters is strengthened by
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
TODAY'S RACES

2:25 trot $3.50 -Entries-Red
Jay. Prince NJ. Elizabeth b., Waller
j., Palmer Clark and Margaret Tell.
2;15 pace (s250)-Entries: L. J..
Eilee, Twando, Jack the Ripper and
Howtella.
Unframed trot-Entries for green
horses owned in Jackson's Purchase.
Half mile dash--(running. $3.50
ALA Russell, Glenflo.
Likely Cohen, Waddie Lee and Dry
Dollar.
Three-quarter mile dash drumming,
$100)-Entries: B. NJ. Rebo, Blister
and De Ora.
One mile dash-(running, 5000
Entries: Four Piece, Silk Sox.
Royal Chance. Eva Tanguay and
Ionic.
Starter-W. l.. Tolbert. presiding
judge. Associate judges, c. l.. Van
Meter and John W. Keller.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
DIR. AND MRS. SULLIVAN
CALLED AWAY BY ILLNESS.

The Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Sullivan
and daughter, Miss Rose Sullivan,
left this morning for Gadsden. Tenn.
where they were called by the sud-
den illness of Mrs. Sullivan's father.
Mr.. ]. II. Il. Boykin. Mr.. Boykin
was stricken with paralysis. and his
condition is regarded as serious Ow-
ing to DR.. Sullivan's absence from
the city the remaining services for
the week at the Broadway Methodist
church have been called in.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Criminal Docket
is Being Rusbea

having carnal knowledge of a female;
John Thomas. HOUSEKEEPING; Ben
Wilkinson, malicious striking:
The charge of grand larceny
against Frank Burch was reduced TO
uespass and he was fined 500.
Gordie Young. George Young, Jr.,
and AAlfred Young were dismissed.
They took an appeal from the
county court. where they were fined
for disturbing public worship.
The charge of nuisance against
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Secretary of State Ben Bruner is
Sued For $4,000 Alleged Libel
By Bank Promoter in Galloway Co.
ROSH HASHANAH.

Rosh Hashanah or New Years Z
. day OF the year 5671 win be OBJ Z
, served by the Jews all over the I
world on the evening of Octo- I
, Der and the day of October 4. Z
The holiday is a solemn occas- 4
ion but not a mournful one. and Z
is observed faithfully by all of Z
the Jewish world with special .
services at the temples. The .
Jewish New Year Is the seventh .
moon of the Hebrew calendar. .
In the Biblical age every new .
moon was regarded as a solemn .
occasion and the seventh, the .
sacred number was especially .
so. .
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Taft Hears BY L. Z. Wire.

Washington, Sept. 2s.-President
Taft and his cabinet are listening to
the tumult of the Saratoga conven-
ton at the end of direct United
Press leased wire "cut in" at the
white house. Exclusively through
this arrangement, the Taft "house
party" yesterday end today has been
kept in constant touch with the pro-
ceedings.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Mrs. Carrie Lee Fagin.

Little Cypress, KY Sept. 2S. (spe-
cial.) Mrs Carrie Lee Fagin. "a
years old, died at 10 O'Clock this
morning after a two weeks Illness
of typhoid fever. she is survived by
her husband. G.. w. Fagin, and three
children. The funeral and burial VIII
be held tomorrow. Burial viii be in
the Clark's river cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Mrs. Polly King.

Mrs. Polly King, so years old.
generally known as Aunt Polly
died this morning at 9 o'clock at
her home in Little Cypress after an
illness with pneumonia. She died
at the home of her son, II. l.. King.
She is survived by several sons and
daughters. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock with burial in the King
cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
HASKELL TRIAL is
POSTPONED ONE DAY

McAllester, Okla. Sept. 2S.-The
trial of Governor Haskell, on the
charge of conspiracy in connection
with the town lots frauds, was ad-
journed today for the purpose of
giving government counsel an oppor-
tunity to confer and determines
whether they have sufficient evil
dence to warrant asking for convic-
ton. II is reported Attorney Gen.
eral Wlckersham has been brought
into close touch with the case.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28

Washington, d. c., Sept. 2S-
Postmaster General Hitchcock sub
mitted complete plans for the Postal
Savings Bank system to the presi-
dent and cabinet for consideration
No bank books will be used, re-
ceipts to depos!tors will be made in
two ways. by stamps and by certl-
ficates
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
MAORIZ'S GENERALS
BOTH KILLED In DUEL

San Francisco, Sept. 2S.-Two
exiled generals of former President
Madriz'S army are dead today, as
the result of a duel fought in the
light of lanterns on the beach of
Costa Rica, according to officers of
the Pacific mail liner. San Juan.
which arrived last night. The prin-
cipals are Generals Velasco and
Toledo.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
W. J. King Alleges That Bru-
ner Libeled Him by Say
ing He "Kited Checks"
Bank Of Lynn Grove Refused
Charter and II is Said
Stockholders May Try
Mandamus.

Murray, Ky, Sept. 2S. Especially
AS the result of his refusal to
grant charter to the Lynn Grove
state bank and the attendant CORES
pondence. Secretary OF State Ben l..
Bruner has been sued in the circuit
court here for $40, 900 damages for
alleged libel by w. j. Rice, OF the
Bank Construction a d Supply COM
pany, of Louisville. Rice alleges
that Bruner charged him in letters
to prominent people I'm Galloway
county. of Exiting. padding and forg-
ing" and other violations OF the state
banking laws, all of which accusa-
tons are false, malicious and calcu-
lated to damage his reputation and
ruin his business.
The company which Rice repre-
sents. constructed the building for
the Lynn Grove bank and sold the
supplies. Then a charter was re-
fused.
Some prominent people are inter-
ested in the venture, and 1t is said
they will institute proceedings in
mandamus to compel the secretary of
state to issue charter.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Murray Case

Frankfort, Ky., Sept. 81. (Spe,
cial. THE appellate court affirmed
Decker VS.. Gilbert, treasurer from
Galloway county, holding that the
council of fifth class cities has full
power over licenses TO do business
in their limits.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28

During the remainder of the week
the circuit docket will be disposed
of in the morning, and this will
leave all afternoon for the fair.
Judge Reed announced this morning
that the docket would be finished
every day during the remainder Of
the week by noon. The announce
ment was pleasant to some of the
jurors. who had asked to be ex-
lcused from duty so that they might
attend the fair.
This mornings session was con-
loluded by II O'Clock. All of the
cases set for trial were disposed Of
most OF them being continued. Five
lcharges Of forgery against Hiram
lSmedley former county court clerk
and now serving a term In the Eddy
willie penitentiary. were dismissed.
Two forgery charges were filed away
las were also nine indictments charg-
ing him with uttering and publishing
forged documents and three indiet-
ments charging him with obtaining
money by false pretenses. IL is
doubtful II tie indictments will ever
be resurrected.
OnN one trial was held this
morning and that was of Henry
Mitcheson. colored, who resides near
Maxon Mills He was charged with
wlllful trespass. Jonn Bobo alleged
that Mitcheson invaded his land and
removed a rail fence. Mitcheson al
legged that the fence was owned by
Henry Temple. for whom he worked
and that he was given permission to
remove the rails. The evidence was
conflicting. but the jury returned a
verdict of guilty and fixed a fine of
1870.
I Anuse Chandler indicted under
the name of ozie Chandler. charged
with malicious striking, failed to APP
pear I'm court and his bond was or
dered forfeited. and an capias to
bring him to Paducah from Ballard.
lcounty.
Case Continued.
The following cases were con-
ltinued until the aJnuary term: King
Keeling. malicious shooting; King
Keeling. pointing a deadly weapon
at another; Forest Lewis and Tom
Lewis. having carnal knowledge of a
emale: Sam Adams, malicious
hooting; Ed Burden, malicious
hooting: Bill Bailey and Ernest
Ward. obtaining money by false pre-
LENSES. ordered returned from Car
llisle county: Bill Bailey and Ernest
Ward. horse stealing; c. l.. Ru-
ldolph. uttering and publishing
forged document; Ike Rives, break
linq into a steamboat; Wilson Hurt.
malicious shooting; John Thomas,
lhousebrealdng; Roxie West, ma
lueious cutting; George Wright,
'horsesealing; Wallace Williams,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
Continued From Page Four.)
Funeral of Mrs. Roberts

The funeral of Mrs. Matte
Roberts was held at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon at the residence, S14 Ohio
street. the Rev. G. ID. Wyatt, pastor
of the Tenth Street Christian church,
officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-28
THE WEATHER

The predictions and tempera-
ture for the past twenty-four
hours VIII be found at the top
Of the seventh column On page