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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
MRS. ROWLETT TO WE'D
Announcement Made of Her Marriage
to Mr.. J. II. Allen.

Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement Of Mrs. May Embrey Row
lett. of Fredericksburg. and Mr.. John
II. Allen, Of Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati,
o. Mr.. Allen is a man Of affairs and
a well known clubman. The Cincln-
natl Enquirer Of Oct. Z says:
The engagement is the most inter
esting of the season. The bride-elect
is handsome and very attractive with
that charm which has made belle OF
Southern women the world over. AT
White Sulphur Springs last summer
where Mr. Allen also seasoned, Mrs.
Rowlett was q great favorite. Mrs
Rowlett arrives in town next week Tor
little visit and will be guest OF
Mrs. T. II. c. Allen at her handsome
apartment at the Avon. She is sail
ing for Europe in November and the
wedding will not take place until al
ter her return in May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
CUTTERS GOING TO YORKTOWN

Two u. S. Revenue cutters have
been ordered to participate in the cele-
bration Of the 129th anniversary OF the
battle of Yorktown and the surrender
of Lord Cornwallis 10 Gen. Washing
ton. This celebration is to be held Oct.
l9 at the monument erected on the
battle field at Yorktown. The Apache
and Onondaga, will take station of
Yorktown in time for the celebration.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
CAUGHT BY CAvE-lN

Mr.. Richard Hicks had a narrow
escape Monday while at work on the
new sewer which will extend to Wash
ington avenue. He was working with
a gang of men near the City Cemetery
and was in the ditch about or 10 feet
deep, when the bank caved in and COW
cred Mr.. Hicks. The workmen prompt
ly dug him out. He was taken to his
home and DR.. Payne called in. He
was badly bruised, but it is thought his
ininries are not serious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
HIS HEAD PIERCED BY SHAFT
Man Dying as the Result Of Peculiar
Accident


Mount Vernon. y. Y, Oct ll-James
J. Jeffries, OF Elmsford (but not OF pu'
gilistic fame). is dying in the Tarry-
town hospital from the result OF a pc
cullar accident which happened at
Elmsford.
Jenries saw a trolley car approach
ing. and he made a dash for It. As he
ran across the street towards the car
a rapidly driven vehicle ran into him
and the shaft Of the wagon pierced his
neck and came out at the top OF his
head.
Jeffries was carried along on the
wagon shaft for 100 feet. when man
Jumped from the trolley car and lit
ed him free. He was put on another
trolley car and taken to the Tarrytown
hospital. Although his skull Is badly
fractured he is still alive and con-
scious at times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
DEATH OF DOG KILLED HIM
Sportsman Dies Of Broken Heart When
Favorite Bird Dog Is Slain.


Plttsfield. Mass. Oct II. - Allen
Decker. OF Egremont, a sportsman
died Of broken heart when his fa-
yorite bird dog was killed by being
crushed under the wheels of an auto
mobile.
Decker, who was a miller, had bred
and broke the dog and believed him to
be the best local dog in its class
While Decker was in store In Eyre
mont a motor crushed the life out OF
the bird dog, whose death cry brought
Decker from the store. When he saw
the dog he ran to It and pulled Its
body up on the grass beside the road
and fell dead beside his animal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
aa5. .ass Peonle In Vermont.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE popula-
ton OF Vermont as enumerated for the
thirteenth census and made public by
the census bureau showed an increase
of 1886, or 3.6 per cent, the total
number of inhabitants being S55,956'
as compared with 34S,641 in 1900 In
the previous decade, from 1890 to 1900
Vermont increased its population H.
PIG, or 3.4 per cent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
ESCAPED FROM CHAIRGAEG

Arthur Carneal, who was convicted IU tea
bv Jnstice Dannehl on Sept. II for
being drunk and disorderly and gwen SO J
days in iaiI, took French leave from the
chaingang Monday. He was working IN
charge Of Mr.. John Minor, when s he
asked to get a drink of water. Mr, M; N:
has not seen him since. Carneal did not
gain much as his time would have been
up Wednesday, Oct. IL. Now ne VIII VIII
have to stay away or be arrested and
put back in Jail.
No effort will be made to rearrest
him unless he comes back.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
OPERATION PERFORMED

DR.. +. @. Garner was operated on
for a tumor in the neck by Dr. White,
at George Washington Hospital, Wash,
ington. The operation was successful
and the patient is doing well. DR..
Gamers many friends here wish him a
speedy recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
TO MAKE FLYING MACHINES

The Christmas Aeroplane Company,
of Rosslyn, Va, has obtained charter
from the corporation commission. The
objects are the manufacture and sale
of aeroplanes, and the capital stock is
to be not less than 81, 900 nor more than
$500, 900. The officers are all of Wash
inptOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
DEATHS

Henry Oliver, of Mineral, died Thurs
day night Of paralysis, aged eighty-one
years. He leaves one son.
Mrs. Alice Mothershead, widow OF
The late r. H. Mothershead. died in
Richmond county recently of paraly.
sis. She leaves two children, Mr.. Clar.
ence Mothershead, of Washington, anC
Mrs. w. G. Wallace, of Warsaw. Rev
DR.. G. W. Rsals conducted the funer
al service.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
BIGGEST MELON ON RECORD

Two melons, believed to be the big
gest raised in Virginia, were exhibited
BY John w. c. Catlett, of Gloucester,
at the State Fair. One melon weighed
ninety pounds. 1t was so inches in cir
cumference around the "girth;" longi-
tudinally SO inches around.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
PRIzE-WINNING POULTRY
Purchased by Mr.. John W. Alison, Jr.'
at State Fair.

Mr.. John w. Allison, Jr., attended
the State Fair Saturday and purchased
the following single comb white leghorn
chickens: lst prize pen consisting Of one
cockerel and four hens, lst prize pullett,
End prize pullet, lst prize cockeerei'
These chickens represent three blue
ribbons and one red ribbon. They were
Judged by a New York poultry judge,
and he informed Mr.. Allison that they
were as nice q lot of chickens as he hao
ever seen at the New York poultry
shows. 1t was upon his recommends
tion that Mr.. Allison purchased them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
W. p. THOMAS DEAD

Mr.. w. P. Thomas, of near Massapon-
ak, Spotsylvania county, died at Mary
Washington Hospital Saturday night,
aged 50 years. The remains were taken
To his home Monday for burial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
PARTRIDGE IN TOWN

A partridge strayed into the city
Monday and was seen quietly resting
on top of Mr.. David Hirsh' feed store.
1t attracted the attention of a number
of persons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
PREACHING ON TIE STREET

Two travelling preachers attracted q
gathering on the corner of Princess
Anne and Commerce streets Monday,
singing gospel hymns and preaching.
They spoke in loud tones; one could be
heard several squares away.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
INJURED FIGHTER DEAD

kid" Hylsnd succumbs to Injuries
Received In Fight.
Buffalo, n. Y, Oct. 11.-FredericB
Gitters, known as kid" Hyland. died
in the general hospital as the result
Of injuries received in a boxing bout
held last Saturday night before the
Marquette club, Of this city
Frederick Mum, his opponent, Is
held on the charge Of manslaughter
Gitters received his injuries in the
seventh round Of the bout, which was
scheduled to 60 ten rounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
ROOSEVELT DICTATOR
University Of Virginia Professor Says
Pecple Would Like II.

Theodore Roosevelt is one Of the
greatest perils with which the Ameri-
can people will have to deal in the next
two years." declared Prof. Richard
Heath Dabney, Corcoran professor OF
history at the University of Virginia,
while leeturing to one of his classes.
The Professor declared "the majori'
ty of American people believe him ca
pable of giving advice on anything
from obstetrics to international law.
They would sweep away the constitu-
tion and abolish it for this man with
the talent for making grandstand plays.
"1f Roosevelt is elected President N
1912 he will be dictator for the rest OF
his life. His meddlesome disposition
would lead him even to interfere with
State Legislatures. 1t, |,
"Such dictation, however, would be
in accord with the wishes Of the Amer
lean people. T"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
BEoUEST FOR HAMPTON SCHOOL

Hampton Normal Institute, at Hamp-
ton, Va, will receive 800 by the will
Of Horace B. Sillman, of Cohoes, N. T.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
ST. GEORGES

Rev. S. A. Wallis, of the Theologi-
cal Seminary, preached at st. Georges 8
Sunday. A large congregation was
present and beard an instructive SER
mon,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
FOR F0REMAN-LAB0RER
Civil Service Examination to be Held
Here Oct. 26.

An examination for foreman-laborer
will be held on Oct. %. 1910, IN the
postoffice building at fredericksburg
Va. The salary will be 5000 per an
mum. The examination Will be under
the u. S. civil service rules. The eX-
animation will consist Of the subjects
mentioned below. weighted as lndica-
ted:
Subjects Weights
Ply sical ability. ~
Experience. e...........................'- w
er,+af 100
Age limit, Is 10 55 years on the date
of the examination. All honorabiy dis..
charged L. 5. soldiers and sailors OF
the Civil war and persons honoraOly
discharged from the military or naval
service of the United States by reason
of disability incurred in the line OF duty
will be admitted to this examination
without regard to the age limit.
The applications of persons whose
references fail to answer within Tour
weeks will be cancelled.
This examination is open to all citi-
zens Of the United States who comply
with the requirements. but, at the re-
quest of the Treasury Department,
preference in certihcation may be CIV
en- TO residents of the county. lnclud-
ing the city, in which the vacancy
exists.
tor further information address the
secretary Of the board Of examiner; at
the postoffice at Frsdericksburg' va
or secretary Fourth Civil Service DIS
trict. Washington, d. {.
No application will be accepted un-
less properly executed and filed with
secretary Fourth Civil Service District
Washington, ID. {.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13

C. L. Saunders, of Clifton Forge,
Va, was awarded the contract oy tne
Treasury Department for the construc,
tion of the new Federal building a.
Temple. Tex, at $68, 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13
vol. XIV, NO. lO6.

iCklir1g i'm the I hrOat|
Just little tickling in the throat Is that what troubles
YOU? But it hangs on Can't get rid of it! Home rem
edes don't take hold You need something stronger-a
regular medicine, doctors medicine Ayers Cherry
PectOra contains healing quieng and soothing proper
ties of the highest order Ask your doctor about this
No alcohol in this cough medicine Ayc Co Loweh Mass
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13

First class printing done at The Free
Lance Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-13

Constion po~yey prevents cooi hea continued An active
liver pills What does your doctor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13

brush jump. Judges stand. starter
bookmaker, betting ring and all. Three
teams were driven tandem about the
hall. a young woman, driving two
young men and vice versa. and cor.
talnly the Derby never provoked more
senthusiasn. In another novel figure
partners were selected by q wheel Of
fortune and In a third, by matching
broken hearts. IN fourth figure men
and women looking for all tho world
like rnamoth nine pins were selected
as partners by bowling, with a hang
Ing ball, m ammoth cigars proved to be
young men when the tips were torn
off, and strange SNOW men and SOL
dicrs were found TO be young women.
The favors were roses and poppies.
floral canes and paper boAs, huge sun
flowers and parasols. musical pipes and
siren horns; the program ending with
With lights turned out. the dancers
carried sparklers: a confetti and GER.
lpcntiffe melee concluding tho evening.
The patronesses were Mrs. j. w.
Tufts OF Boston: Mrs " ! Z; 9. Mcneil. OF
mouth; Mrs. ]. p. Gardner. fof Chi
cago: Mrs. T.. Z. Beall, OF Uniontown,
and Mrs. r. N. Sewall. OF Kansas City.
AT the flower booths were Mrs. Leo
nard Tufts, OF Boston: Mrs. F. c. John
son. OF Springfield, o.; Mrs. c. S. Hor-
ton, of Wllliamsport. and Mrs. Allan
Lard. Of Washington.
Coming events include another cotil-
lion on Monday, and the annual tin
whistle ball. a fancy dress party. on
the 21st. Bridge continues popular,
and many informal dinners arc being
given. out OF doors paper chases,
moonlight rides, bonfire suppers and
saddle pcnics are drawing congenial
groups together. The weekly baseball
games attract big crowds and trap
shooting and tennis tournaments have
combined with the annual spring golf
tournament to make the week an unu-
sual one.
Late Virginia arrivals include ].
". Burger aud T.. r.. Hart, of Suffolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
Buchanan Social News.
rsnec,al 10 The Timnie.s- Dispatch.1

Special to The T Ines Dispatch.]
Bucnanan. Va, March 12--Aliss
jamie Preston BoulWare, of Richmond.
is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. liam
r.. Rcale. She will be Joined here suns
day by heri.relatives, Miss ~ Ice Pres
ton and Alfred Preston, Of Amster-'
Mrs. II, w. steger and family, OF this
PLACE left to- day for Princeton. Nv.
Va, where they wi III make their fu-
8ture home. 5. l ii.
M Mrs, N. Il. Rogers has returned from
I a visit % 4 heraEda u ghter. Mrs. Il. RI
Hannah. at Iiaden 4. "a N
Miss Annie lien sissvlsiting in Roam
Soke. tho guest Of Miss Monte Reed
Miss Jennie Richardson, OF Rock
bridge county, was the guest OF friends
i'm Buchanan the past woe X. $s5$ssi
s Miss Louise Pc X, OF Is incastle :, visit
ed at the home OF Mrs. ". G. Dill seY-
oral days las week. " N III /.
gS Miss Viola Bennett, Of the county,
and Miss Turner, Of Lexington were
the guests OF friend at a, eyled Ee.'''
ss' MI. ana Mrs. NJ. IL IA Howard OF hunt
Bington, ~. Va are spending some
time at Hotel Central, in this place.
II Dr.E8yY. HI ohnson, OF Richmond.
spent several days this week with his
friend, DR.. NJ 9. Crawford, 81 this
place, en- no to h to Ell 81 aS Rock, where
he vii practic his pro- esston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13


business session. followed by sea-
son OF social enjoyment. Mrs. Wynne
provided dainty Refreshments.
An organ recital at st. Marys School
Monday afternoon attracted large
company OF prominent people, and was
Immensely enjoyed. Miss Bertha
Luney was assisted by Miss Nell. sos
sprano: Miss Sherwin. violinist. and
w. D. Simpson,, cornctist.
Mrs. r. O.. Burton was hostess for
the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club this
week. The members arc making Il
study of myths and legends this win
ter. and there were papers at this
meeting on The II oily. Grail'sand other
legends together With number OF
readings that were much enjoyed. Mrs.
Burton provided special entertainment
that made the meeting one Of great
social interest. There were in addi-
4 ton to the club members a number OF
women present as special guests OF
Mrs. Burton. These were Mrs. c.. 3.
l.ycock, Mrs. r. wv. Winston Mrs. Cart
ton. r oXboro s Mrs. T.. NJ. Harper
Mrs. I. NICK. Pittlnger was hostess
Thursday for the Johnsontan Book
Club. The Transformation OF Africa"
was the special subject. Mrs. Pittinger
proved a charming :& hostess.
Judge and Mrs. Fl. c. Conner spent
the week here, guests of their son, r..
d. W. Conner. They, left Thursday for
Richmond, where the judge will be
for some time as q M ember OF the
United States Circuit Court of Ap-
pealS. ts4s{Ss{ - "a tn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
Newbcrn Social News.
Especial to The Times-Dispatcn.

Newbern, N. c.. March 12.-NT. 3.
Blades. Il. 3. Hack burn, Geo. a. Nicol.
p. S. Cox. William Dunn. ST.. l. j.
Taylor. A. II. Bangert and p. w.
Richardson. Of Dover, are spending a
week on tho Sound. near Portsmouth
and Ocracoke. hunting and fishing. Tho
party are using Mr.. Blades's palatial
Ahouseboat tho Comfort.
y a country club has been organized
ty quite number Of Newberians. with
DR.. n. NJ Gibbs, us PRESIDENT NJ. d.
". Stevenson, vice-president; William
Dunn, Jr secretary. and ]. S. Clay
poole, treasurer. They propcse$ to erect
clubhouse on the Trent River. sew
eral miles above Newbern. and to have
n place where one can while away tho
time and enjoy life. The various other
officers have been elected. and the pro-
moters expect to get to work at once
The district conference OF the Meth
odist Church for the Newbern District
will be held at Snow Hill. Greene
county, on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, March "a, is and 16.
The baraca class OF Centenary
Church have organized baseball
team. with J. Leon Williams as man.
ager and they are now making ar
rangements for a ground. The class
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
Raleigh Social News.
Tspecial3to The Times-pispatc

Raleigh, N. c.. March 1.-THE Fort
nightly Review Club wasfortunate this
week in having for hostess Mrs. T..
!. r. Jerman. The club is just now maxi
Ing a study OF the part the new West
Is TAKING. in Anne rican Literature. For
the meeting this week four Western
writers were considered. there being
papers on the life and works Of each.
II. b. Hart. BY Mrs. William Grimes:
Walt Whitman, by Mrs Robert Strong:
Mark Twain, by Mrs. James H. Pou.
and James. Whitcomb Riley, by Mrs
Julian Timberlake. Mrs. Jerman had
Mrs Carlton, Roxboro; Mrs. Rorcell.
Biltmore. Miss Mary Cole. Miss Breln.
Charlotte; Mrs. Albert Anderson and
Nrs.gI. j. Thomas. Mrs. J erman served
dainty refreshments, and provided a
Tho art depart ment OF the Won,an's
Club entertained Thursday afternoon.
holding a special 5artsm Getting. a (which
" rald ry-Its Origin and History,
" by Mrs. Iilllard r@s Hinton. who
y There was also an art exhibit in con-
I Nectiontsw with the meeting. that was
greatly enjoyed by the club women
AS members ofsthe art committee With
y Miss linton as chairman, there are
Il Miss. Julia Royster, Miss Ida Poteat
and y Mrs ] Bryan Grimes.
Miss Eva Christman and g. d. Lane
both Of this city, were united in mar
riage Sunday afternoon by the Rev.
g w. A1cC. White, OF the First Presby-
terian Church In The presence of quite
a party of rel atiYes and friend $. The
wedding was at the h ome of the BRIDES
y mo Their. Mrs D. r. Christman, on fEItlls-
Il boroa Street. HIN M lss55 n
Wednesday a fternoon the Johnson-
4 Pett igrew Chapter, Daughters ot.5tle
L Confederacy.fwas ent ertained by Mrs.
IT. s. 1Vynne, a : her home on North
Wilmington Street. There was5a brief
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
Remington Social News. /

Especial to The Time -Dispa tch.l
Remington, Va, March 1e.-Roy
Mickey visited friends in@A Alexandria
on Friday and Saturday. S5 gre
Mrs. Nass, who has been spending
some time In Washing ton. returned
home last week.
Mrs. Slaughter and children. OF Gull
Fpeper, spent Saturday With Mrs. Hugh
Mrs. Rogers and daughter. Blanche,
of Elkwood, spent Saturday with Mrs.
u. r.. Jones. as 5f} 4
S. O. Bellany, of Marshall, visited
friends here on Saturday 3z4
Mrs. J. G. Walthall left on Tuesday
for Marshall, where he has accepted
Cal Humphrey was warrenton
visitor on Saturday. N iag,, II 4, $f .s
3S3 Mrs. Walter NIcConchie and Mrs,
sWilltnghann visited friends at Calycr-5
ton on Saturday and Sun1ay s5f
3 Mr.. and Mrs. Ro w. Payne, OF Alex
andria, visited friends here on Satur-
day and Sunday. m Y. Ss3
: Miss rs M5te. q Elkwood visited Miss
b. Miss Corder. Of Bealton,, visited
friends here Wednesday,. 3y
Mrs. Antisdel. OF New York, is now
Wishing her ster, Mrs. j ohm Hough-S
TOT of n ear here. 3s
sI Ihere.wns quite an movable time
a. the SKI ting rink on Tuesday, where
Sthe ere wa a masqu Grad party given.
The prizes $Were won by Misses Willie
iCampbell and Eva Stribbling. and Mr..
Hanback,. who was Dire ssed as George
Washing ton Miss llieS Cam bel!
was dressed as (. I, spanlsh danpc SER
rose W. Il IA 81 81. S5 sS3a
Little Miss Essie and Katherine
CIillum will be the. we elk Se nd guests Fl or
their aunt In Charlie
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13

best are most earnest in singing her
praises as an official hostess for q
State whose hospitality lis proverbial
the world over.
In appearance Mrs. Jones Is most at
tractive. and many people think until
otherwise informed that she Is the sis
ter OF her young daughter. Anne sey.
mour Jones. This impression is doubly
grown-up son, William A. Jones. Jr..
now student at the University OF Vir-
GINA.
Like the ajority of the women in
her State. she Is a fearless horsewoman,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
MISS JONES.

MISS JONES.
Washington. D. c.. March 12.-Mrs.
William a. Jones, wife of Representa-
tive Jones. OF the First District. is
leading lady" IN the Virginia con-
.Sressional delegation, since Ill health
keeps the wives Of the Senators ut
home.
Anativc OF King and Queen county.
AIRS. Jones was Miss Claude Douglas
Motley, is a niece OF former Senator
Richard Coke. OF Texas. and great
niece OF that other Richard Coke who
went to tho Senate many years ago
from Virginia. Those who know her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-13
Heathsville Social News

Special to The Times Dlspatch,]
HeathsvilleY v a.. March 2.--Mrs.
Thomas snl til. Tho has been ina Bal
tinore hospital for treatmen ut. has res
turned much impr Owed. elsS y n y
Charles p, Il Hogan is in Bal timore on
business, 2sssa q 81 ss NJ SgS "a
4. JFltzhugh And erson is sin3 baltimore
daughter, Mrs. Churles ! ~ strlbling ,1's
"A X G1al 10, M AIlnd Point,
was al recent tNisi tor ~ N Campbell lton,,''s
the homo OF Mrs, \, ~. Cral le,i sls
Il N The Maryland " p lnyYare and : Vir-s
III ana some d, 1.eW, "a on led COX steamer on
this tho ARalt lnaore nd Virginia vou J.
lit q Isl named Il he q 4, hree 81 Rivers. ana
made the initia \ rip wee i. III