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Evening journal., 1910-12-24
TALKING ABOUT
THAT FRANCHISE
Merchants May Have Petition
to Street and Sewer
Directors

Announcement that the Wilmington
City Electric Company has no for
NAL franchise to operate in Whining
ton, although it has been given con-
sent from time to time to erect poles
and string wires. attracted much at
tention yesterday, and was the topic
OF much discussion. President Cros-
by's frank statement that the COM
pany Is seeking a franchise in order
to facilitate the borrowing of $780,
900, also was widely discussed.
II has been reported for some time
that. the company could not borrow
money or float its securities ar readily
as was desired, owing to there being
no formal franchise in its possession.
With such franchise there would be
no question, and that is one of the
principal reasons why the formal
franchise or consent to open streets
is being asked by President Crosby.
It was said to-day that some Mar
ket street merchants are preparing to
circulate a petition to the Street and
Sewer Directors requesting them to
defer action on the proposed fran
chise until the subject can be dis
cussed from all angles. One impress
sion that has gotten abroad was that
the Street and Sewer Directors had
intended to pass the franchise on
Tuesday last until the letter from the
Wilmington Assemblymen requesting
delay was received. This is denied by
all Of the Street and Sewer Directors,
who say they had no intention OF act
ing finally on II on Tuesday, as they
desired to inquire into it further.
II is said that some OF the mer-
chants desire action taken that will
bring about lower electric rates than
those being charged under the new
schedule Of the Wilmington and Phil
adelphia Traction Company. There are
other persons who point out that now
Is the time for the city to begin to
get something in return for franchises,
If It ever-fntends to get anything for
the valuable grants to use the streets.
"If the formal franchise is worth
S350,000 I'm a borrowing way, what is
it worth as a selling proposition, /"
asked one man. "It simply means
that the electric company is asking
Wilmingtonians to give up their
streets to help the company to carry
its interest on great amount of wa
tered stock"
i An effort may be made to arrange a
conference between the Wilmington
members Of the Legislature and the
Street and Sewer Directors. It is
said that the Traction Company de-
sired to obtain the new franchise by
the first of January. On the other
hand. some of the Assemblymen Uay
have legislation regulating the grant
ing of franchises TO public service cor
porations in Wilmington and fixing
the rates that may be charged.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
NO PRESENTS TO
NEW YORK DRINKERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-That portion
Of male New York which is accustom-
ed to take a little nip now and then
is going to be out one usual present,
or 80 usual presents. according to the
individuals capacity
For years past it has been the Gus
tom for New York saloons to present
a souvenir flask of whiskey to patrons
who called on Christmas eve. A good
drinker, acquainted with score of
barkeepers, could fit from "s'loon to
s'loon" and collect enough souvenir
whiskey to last a few days.
But that is thing Of the past, rule
lS9, promulgated to-day by the Wine,
Liquor and Beer Dealers Central As
ISOLATION, forbids the giving away of
any present by any bar to any patron.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
BREWS
IN HONDURAS NOW

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Dec 24.-A revolu-
tionary movement in northern Hon
duras is reported IN dispatches to the
State Department to-day from the
American legations at Teguoigalpa
and Guatemala City. The United States
5. S. Yorktown, which has been at
Corinto, on the west coast Of Nicara-
qua, has been ordered by the Navy De-
partment to proceed to Amapala and
Captain Davis Of the u. s. S. s. Ia
coma on the Atlantic side of the Cen
tral American coast, has been ordered
to watch for the Hornet, a vessel
which recently left New Orleans sup
posedly on filibustering expedition.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
Turkey Dlnnor for Passion.

The members Of St. Paul's A. U. M.
p. Church have presented to their pas
tor, the Rev. Or. Nichols. "a in order
that he and Mrs. Nichols might have a
turkey dinner on Christmas Day.
Christmas service will begin at St.
Paul's A. u. Church at daybreak to-
morrow. There will be a special SER
mon by the pastor at IL O'clock on the
subject, ''rhe attitude OF the church
toward Christ, or the Divine Bride and
Bridegroom"
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
STRIKING MINERS
GEEPRISON TERMS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
DENVER, Col, Dec. 24.-Sixteen
strikers from Lafayette, Colorado,
members of the United Mine Workers
OF America, to-day began to serve jail
terms Of one year each for contempt
of court.
The miners were sentenced yester-
day after the court had found them
guilty of disobeying an order restrain.
ing them from interfering with the
Northern Coal & Coke Company, In
the opening Of it's mines, or from
threatening non-union employees.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
SEIZE TON OF
OLEO IN RAID

Daniel Burton, a deputy internal
srvenue collector, yesterday afternoon
seized more than a ton of oleomargar-
inc at the place of business of Asa
L. Vanwert, No. 1904 West Tenth
street. who waived a hearing before
Commissioner Mahaffy yesterday for
Federal Court, and was held in $4,000
bail on the charge OF violating the
oleomargarine laws. In all there
was about 5000 pounds OF oleo in the
seizure. This will probably be sold
at public sale. In addition to the
oleo a number Of empty tubs we're
seized.
In default Of bail Vanwert yester-
day afternoon was sent TO the work.
house and is still there. Daniel V.
knight, employed by Vsnwert, and
held in $500 bail for court, produced
security and was liberated.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS
FOR POOR CHILDREN

A treat will be given one hundred
children Of the poorer classes next
Thursday evening by the Christian
Endeavor Society Of st. Paul's NJ. y.
Church. Policemen patrolling beats
were classes live viii be given tickets
to distribute among the youngsters
and no child will be admitted without
a ticket Candy, Ice cream and cake
will be given.
There Will be vocal and instru-
mental musical selections and literary
recitations given for the entertain
ment OF the children and everything
possible will be done to make the
evening a happy one.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
ONE GRAVE FOR 200 DEAD.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
MANCHESTER, England, Dec. a.
A common grave will hold the bodies
OF more than two hundred of the S41
victims OF the Pretoria mine disaster
at Leigh. One hundred and eighty
SIX bodies have now been recovered.
but Of this number not more than fifty
have been positively identified. Those
not identified vii be buried in one
huge cave.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
BITS OF STATE NEWS.

The Republican members-elect Of
the Legislature caucused at Dover
yesterday.
A dance for which 500 invitations
are out will be held next week in
Bridgeville Opera House.
While climbing a telegraph pole
near Stockley, Raymond Nelson fell
and broke an arm and leg. He lay
un~ Onscious for some time before he
was found by passersby.
While rambling along the beach at
Lewes, George Hurd and Harvey Bry-
ant found a mast that will net them
over one hundred dollars as salvage.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
THIS MAY BE
GRACE'S AEROPLANE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 24.-It was re-
ported here to-day that an aeroplane
supposed to be that of Cecil Grace,
who was lost Thursday, while attempt
ing return fight from Calais to Do
yer, was picked up in the North Sea,
near Texel,
Texel is the southwesternmost and
largest Of the Frisian islands forming
part Of the Dutch possession north of
Holland.
Grace was last seen by the coast
guardsmen on the Goodwin Sands in
England, at o'clock Thursday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
REVOLUTIONISTS
HOLD UP TRAIN

CIUDAD JUAREz, Mexico. Dec. "a
A band Of Mexican revolutionists to-
day held up an incoming passenger
train about twenty miles outside the
city, ordered the engine and a pas
senger car sent back, and seized all
ammunition and provisions aboard.
paying the train officials for the same
Passengers were treated kindly, and
an express car was unmolested.
An attack upon the city is expected
soon Juarez is opposite Ell Paso
Texas.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
Y. M. c. A. BOYS In
RUN ON MONDAY

All entrants for the cross-country
run Of the Boys Department OF the
y. NJ. c. A. on Monday morning are re-
quested TO report at the association
building at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. Owing to the slippery condition
of the streets the course may be
changed to one directly in Delaware
avenue so that the runners can avail
themselves OF the open streets where
the cars have removed all the snow.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
DELAWARE TO CARRY
CHILEAN MINISTER HOME.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-The bat
ueship Delaware will carry the body
OF late Minister Cruz. who died here
last week, back TO Chile, according %
orders issued at the Navy Department
today. II is probably that the trans
FER Will be made In February.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
HOLIDAY RUSH
ON RAILROADS

So heavy has been the Christmas
traffic over the railroads that it has
been necessary to place additional
passenger coaches on many of the
trains running through this city. Yes
terday morning the rush began and
trains were crowded throughout the
day and this morning. Additional
traffic was especially noticed on the
Delaware division, the incoming and
trains on this division being
crowded.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
LIPPINCOTT & co.
BAY STATE GAS
MOTION GOES OVER

The motion made several months
ago to dismiss the bondholders suit
against the Bay State Gas Company.
IN the United States Court, which was
postponed until to-day. has ben indef-
nitely postponed pending the decision
IN the case Of Charles S. Hinchman. Of
Camden, against the Bell Copper Com
pany, to recover certain royalties in
that company.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
BIG BARK ASHORE
OFF HATTERAS

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 24-The Nor
wegian bark Speero, bound from
Bahia for New York, went ashore off
Cape Hatteras early to-day. Her
master, Captain Bosvig, and crew of
twelve men, were taken off in the
breeches buoy by the life saving crew
at Durand and Creeds Hill station.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
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WOMAN REPORTS
A TURKEY STOLEN

A country woman who stored her
turkeys in the basement Of the city
building at Sixth and King streets
last night reported this morning that
one turkey had been stolen.
1t is believed, however, that the wo-
man made mistake as there was no
way In which anyone could get into
the basement last night.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
COmpIain oil Rate Increases.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The stren-
uous complaints of milk dealers
against recent rate increases made by
the Pennsylvania, the B. and o. and
eight other railroads on shipments Of
cream and condensed milk, were
hearkened to by the Interstate Com
merce Commission today. An orde.
was issued suspending the advanced
tariffs until May l. 1911. pending
hearing. The increases were to have
been effective on January ?.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
Bank Statement

by United Press Leased Special Wira
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The weekly
Dank statement as issued today shows
the following changes; Reserve On
all deposits, inc, S3,168,350; reserve
on deposits other than United States,
inc, $3,1S7750; loans. inc, s2,671. 300;
specie, inc, s4,SS6,OOO; legal tenders.
Inc, $l62,s00; deposits, inc, S7,522.-
200; circulation dec, Sill 700; total
loans, Sl,23S,743,20O. The surplus is
SlO,bO9,sO0, as compared with SiO,5s4,-
$50 last year, and S19,2Ss,7OO two
years ago.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT SWEDISH CHURCH

Services IN the Swedish NJ, e.
Church will be held at $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning and Sunday
School concert will be given at 7.3O
o'clock in the evening. An interest
ing program has been prepared and
the church beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
stemart,s Team Wins Again.

Stewards team won another basket
ball game from Captain Adair's aggre-
cation this morning at the Young
Mems Christian Association in the
High School class contests by the
score OF to /. The standing of the
two teams to date is: Adair 5s, and
Stewart 26.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

9 EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
ceived by the Trustees Of the Poor Of
New Castle county, until 10 a. M, on Wed.
nesday, December 2s 1910 for supplying
the New Castle County Hospital from De-
cember 2s. 1910, 10 the last Wednesday IN
March, 1911. with beef bread, groceries. TO-
bacco CARPET slippers. drygoods and medi.
cine. Bidders on shoes, carpet slippers and
drygoods win be required 20 furnish sam.
Piles. Bids for beef will be by the quarter
in proportion Of one hind quarter 10 three
fore-quarters, out Of cattle well fntted and
dressing not less than 500 pounds. Bids for
groceries and drugs will be on the various
kinds named in the schedule. and must be OF
the best quality. Bids will also be received
for supplying the hospital with creamery
butter, delivered in such quantities the
superintendent may direct All bids to be
directed 20 the Trustees Of the Poor. No
bids win be received unless in accordance
with the above. The trustees reserve the
right TO reject any or all bids.
JAMES W. FOSTER,
New Castle County Hospital
d24-27
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
We CaII Yonr AttentIon -

the watches displayed by Mr.. Mitchell
Seventh and Poplar. this year. They
are beautiful The large business he is
doing shows how popular his charge
account system is. One can own or
give the ideal Christmas gift with no
outlay. His system is $1.0O weekly.
Delivered on first payments
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
BACK AFTER 81 YEARs-

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
FINDLAY. Ohio, Dec. 24.--After an
absence of 81 years, during which time
he had been mourned as dead, S. ].
Williams turned up as a Christmas
gift. He is at the home of his nephew,
j. w. Putnam.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
CHANDLER q uRds,sSnsF E%bsI@sF

No PA w Ninth Street
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed Carriages furnished.
Appointments firsi-class. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
Want New Assessment BOARD.

A bill is being prepared to be pre-
sented to the Legislature to create q
commission TO have charge OF the re-
vision Of the real estate assessment
Of Wilmington TO succeed the present
Board OF Assessment and Revision.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
NO APPOINTMENTS VET.

Sheriff-elect Logue, contrary to sx-
pectation, declined to announce today
his deputies. There are many reports
as to who will be appointed, but moth
ing definite was announced by Mr..
Logue today.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

The mast is supposed to be from the
schooner Frederick, which sank near
the mouth Of the Broadkill river
Breakwater harbor, at Lewes. is
filled with schooners which. have been
sheathed for protection against the ice.
George Buell., Of Bridgeville, was
sworn in yesterday as Sheriff Of Sus-
sex county.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
PARDON AS CHRISTMAS PRESENT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
COLUMBUS, Ohio.-Thomas Glib
bons, serving three years for embez-
element was pardoned by Governor
Harmon as a Christmas gift to-day.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
HURT RY FALLING IRON.

William Boner, an employe Of the
Delaware Iron Works, who lives at
No. PIT North Adams street, received
a cut on the head this morning when
a piece Of iron fell on him.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

Alfred T. Warren. Of New Castle. is
spending the holidays with his grand
father, Alfred 7. Warren, Of No. 1922
Peach street.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

Boys Decorate for Holiday.
Members of the Boys Department
of the Y. NJ. c. A. were busy this morn
ing decorating their rooms for the
Christmas season.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

XAIE wish to thank our many
W patrons and friends for their
very liberal patronage during 1910.
May Christmas and the New
Year be Joyous one to all, is our
sincere wish.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24
Cigars Plentiful at Court House.

111IH " NVHI NNVWoN9
Court House officials to-day kept
patrons of their offices we'll supplied
with cigars.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

d UBLIC SALE
L OF FURNITURE
win be sold az 333 E. Seventh street, on
Wednesday, Dec. 2sth, at 10 clock, a. m.
bed room, dining room. kitchen and parlor
furniture, carpets etc.
JOHN II. GOsLIN.
Stidham & Son. Auctioneers. d24.2t
WILL. EXCHANGE EXCELLENT AUTOMO.
w bile for Real Estate. Rented houses
preferred Address A. journal ONCE.
Evening journal., 1910-12-24

Like all things-there are /
many grades Of coal and the
getting Of the best when It costs
no more than the rest Is a pro-
fitable thing for anyone to do.
Why not send in your order
to-day7
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10

Scott Transfer Go. will call for your trunk. Phone S6.
 Jacob Hesterly left last night for Tyler, Texas, where he goes to take a course of study in the business college at that place.
 o. B. Gordon and pr. J. R. York were among the passengers who made the trip over the P. & N. W. railroad yesterday, to Mur- freesbOro and Nashville.
 Alex Vaughn is agent for one of the leading tombstone and monument houses in the coun- try, and has a fine lot of samples. If you contemplate beautifying your cemetery lot, see him.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10
HAR77S

Haynie lst, Mrs Sim 1o, 2nd. 'nsOn Muscadine Preserves Mr.. R l. Blakely, 1st. 'S Pear preserves, Ms Mrs M l. Moore 1st. A
 Watesmelon preserves, Mrs Mrs. W. R. White Ist. ''' Peaches-Mrs. Jamie Christi. pher lst, Mrs R L Blakelv 9nd Blackberries Chas. McMT. Han 1st, Mrs. Sim Johnson 9nd Jelly-Mrs. R L Blakely lst Mrs M L Moore, 2nd.
 Catsup-Mrs c H Volwav 1st Best display by cne lady-Mrs c K McLelland.
 O"ee1 plchIeS Mrs Jamie Christopher 1st, Miss Kittip Aburrow End.
 Sour pickles-Mrs c B An. drews, 1st, Mrs c K McClelland 2nd.
 Bread and Pastry
 Loaf light bread-Mrs. c. F. Newth lst, Mrs D c Barnes End. Caromel cake-Mrs Sim John. son 1st, Mrs Calhoun 2nd.
 Caromel cake-Mrs. McCIel. land 1st.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10
PREMIUMS AWARDED
 AT THE COUNTY FAIR

The following is a partial list of the premiums given at the re- cent county fair. 1t will be con- tinued from day to day until all are printed:
 Produce
 White corn, A F Francisco 1st aud 2nd.
 Yellow corn, Dave Neal, 1st. Strawberry corn, J w Hollo- way 1st, T A Garrett, 2nd. Pop corn, A F Francisco 1st, R. E. Strickland 2nd.
 Best exhibit of corn by boy, G. H. Cofeld 1st, Ebert Grif. ford 2nd.
 Best stalk cotton, H. Kirby 1st Best bale cotton, Will Waller 1st, w E Calhoun 2nd.
 Gallon Sorghum, J R Camd 1st J l. Ward, End.
 Gallon ribbon cane syrup, A A Gordon 1st, Ed Gammage 2nd. Half bushel wheat, D c Barnes first, Jas. Snodgrass 2nd. Half bushel peanuts, H H Illus ky first.
 Half bushel cowpeas, P M Honea 1st, M l. Moore 2nd. Bale alfalfa, Jno M Hunt 1st, M " Greeson 2nd.
 Bale peavine hay, NJ W Gree son 1st.
 Egg plant, J l. Lee 1st. Peck Gee potatoes, T A Gar rett 1st, Bud Myers 2dd. Peck Irish potatoes, OK Me Clelland.
 Head cabbage c T Gore 1st Longest gourd, c $ Alder 1st w l. Dowd 2nd.
 Best plate of apples, H M Me
 Persimmons.~ Japanese persimmons, M r S Arnett 1st A F Francisco 2nd.
 Pumpkins
 Pumpkins, l. A Gibbon 1st and 2nd on kershaw.
 Canned Fruit
 Strawberry Preserves - Mrs C k McClelland 1st and 2nd Plum Preserves Mrs McClel- land 1st
 Blackberry Preserves - Mrs k l. Blakely 1st, Mrs Sim John son 2nd.
 Peach Preserves-Mrs c R
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10
Local News

Scott Transfer Co. haul any thing. Phone S6.
 Charlie Elkins spent yesterday with his family at Antoine.
 Gordon Powell, of Gurdon, was a visitor to Prescott yesterday.
 Joe A. Bailey and F. E. Murrah are attending the fair at Hot Springs.
 We are glad to report the con- dition of Chase Stephens is inn proved today.
 Thad Butcher, accompanied by his son, David Butcher, are taking in the fair at Hot Springs.
 The Union Depot" at the opera house next Friday night promises to be the event of the week.
 Hot Springs and return, $3. Account Arkansas State Fair. Tickets on sale Oct. Eth to 18th inclusive, good for returning Oct. 18th.
 Dr. J. E. Cox and W. c. Stain ton returned last night from Wheeler Springs, where they attended the Baptist Association, and report a fine time.
 Muskogee Okla. and return S13.55. Account annual meeting Eastern Oklahoma Fair. Tickets on sale October 9th to 18th, good for returning Oct. 18th.
 Joe A. Bailey has purchased the residence property of J. C. Stegar on West Walnut street, in front of J. R. Harrell's, and will occupy it after it after his mar riage on the 18th.
 Mr. and Mrs Harry Horton left yesterday for Texarkana, where they will make their future home. Mr. Horton has been making his home at Murfrees- boro for the past few years, but recently decided to locate at Tex arkana.
 c. H. Volway on last Saturday purchased the Oakland Farm. be- longing to T. c. McRae and loca- ted one and a half miles south of Prescott. This is most valua, ble farm property, and Mr. Vol way will doubtless realize hand somely on the investment.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10

Fresh oysters and celery at Douglas Brooks.
 w. c. Lewis, of Hope, is here this week, doing some interior improvements at the home of Sam T. White.
 P. H. Herring and several of his children, of Bodcaw, passed up the road this morning enroute to the fair at Hot Springs.
 pr. R. l.. Hinton will fit, and furnish spectacles, and eye glass es and do any kind of repairing - Moncrief Drug Store, Prescott, Ark. Satisfaction given, or your money back. Has had over 30 years experience and study of the work.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-10-10

Don't fail to see the bridal par tv at Union Depot Friday night.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bemis left today on a visit to Texarkana.
 Will Cantley, of Hope, was a visitor to Prescott yesterday.
 Miss Fannie Mccormick re- turned today from visit to Col Orado.
 H. B. Mckenzie and Master Horace are taking in the fair at Hot Springs.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cantley left yesterday for Hot Springs and the State Fair.
 Mrs, J. D. Barlow, of Hope, returned home last night, after spending short while here. ] Ed Blake won the free trip to Hot Springs offered by the box ball alley, making a score of 174.
 Dee Davenport, of Texarkana, returned home yesterday, after a short visit to his mother here. : Don't fail to see the Indian, Cowboy. Military and fancy drill in costume at the opera house Friday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jno. A. Davis. Mrs. Chas. F. Pullman and Miss Marion Waller left last night to spend few days at the State Fair at Hot Springs.
 Found-A hand full of money. Owner can obtain same by pay ing for advertising and identify ing amount lost See F. A. Shrieves, at Baker Drug Store.
 Lost-at the recent fair held at the Farmers Union Warehouse a linen em broidered pillow slip, with initial ID" worked. Finder will please return to this office and receive reward
 Aiken Kinser, who has been playing left field with the pennant winning team of Paragould this season, returned home yesterday the season having closed, and is assisting as clerk at the depot.
 Dr. J. w. Baker, who recently purchased the lease of the Neva- da County Drug Store on the building on West Front street. expects to move into it about the lst of November, and will install in the building entirely new fix ! lures.
 Yesterday General Traffic Manager o. H. Helbig, of the Prescott X Northwestern Rail. road accompanied party of friends on their initial Sunday train to Nashville and Murfrees. boro. And although the train left an hour and twenty-five minutes late. waiting for the Iron Mountain cannon ball. it made the trip to the two towns. and returned to Prescott on time at 4:50, making easy connection with the northbound cannon ball The incoming train brought a number of passengers enroute to Hot Springs and the fair. Home life in Dixie during the | war.