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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09
MoReANToWN MAN HAS A
GOOD CHARACTER tCERTIFlcATE

MoRGANToWN, Dec. 9.-Austin C..
Merrill was granted "a certificate or
good moral character preliminary to
his admission to the Monongalia bar,
by the County Court this Ssseelt.s Mr..
Merrill As q graduate OF theinniSersity,
and expects 10 form a law Partnership
with John W. Mason, u. q Eairmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09
AviAToRs ARE ARRIVING AT
DOVER, ENGLAND, ,EORicoNTEST

DOVER, England, Dec. o. (Special)
-Aviators are arriving today for the
biggest flying event in the history OF
English aviation. the farthest flight by
an Englishman in an English built ma
chine.
1t is to be across the channel into
France and for a $4,000 prize offered
by Baron De Forest.
Entrants number Al and among
them are many novices.
Grahame-White is one of the con-
testants. The start will be made to-
day II the wind subsidies.
Only four ever flew, across the chan
nell D Delesseps; Bleriot, Charles Isl.
Rolls and Afoisant, the American, who
carried a passenger from Paris TO
1ondon. = & q 4,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09
MRS. BuRToN cLEMMER DEAD.
sister-in.Law Of Miss Nellie 3. cIem.
mer Dies In Lexington, Va.

Miss Nellie BLY, Clemmer received
word yesterday of the death OF her
sisterin.law, Mrs, ]. Burton Clemmer,
which occurred on Tuesday at her
home in Lexington after an illness OF
typhoid fever. Mrs. Clemmer is sur.
yived by her husband and two small
children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09

Mrs, II. Nv. Boydston. who fell on
the. back porch OF her home several
days ago. breaking her wrist, is get
ting along nicely.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09

Mr.. Homer Likens, who is at Mt.
Clemens. Mich, recovering from an
illness with rheumatism, is improv-
ing rapidly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-09
life SENTENCE
FOR JAPANESE

WAS FOUND GUILTY OF THE MUIR.
DER OF MRS. KATHERINE WILL
SON AT DENVER.
DENVER, Col, Dec. 5.--The jury in
the case of Genkyo. Mitsunaga, the
Japanese on trial for the murder OF
Mrs. Katherine Wilson; this noon re-
turned a verdict of first degree murder
and placed the punishment lat llfeSim
prisonment. e {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
BOARD ORDERS A
SPECIAL ELECTION
To Be Held in Moline and South Mo
line Townships on AnneXa-
ton Question.

The board of supervisors convened
this afternoon at 2 o'clock and took up
the annexation problem which is occu-
plying the attention Of the Moline and
South Moline townships. A strip of
territory in the latter township was
recently annexed to the city of Mo
line by popular vote and now 1t is the
intention of the authorities to make
the township limits and the city limits
the same by transferring the annexed
portion to the Moline township as well
as to the city of Moline. The board
ordered a general election for this pur-
pose in the two townships. This mat
ter had to be disposed of today as it
was the last day on which a general
township election could be ordered for
the spring election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
NEW PANEL OF PETIT
JURORS is DRAWN
Will Report to Judge Ramsay Next
Monday for Service in Circuit
Court.

The following venire OF petit jurors
was drawn today in the county court
for service in the circuit court. They
are to report next Monday to Judge
F. D. Ramsay:
Zuma-Alrah Scarf, Willard White
side, I'D Frels, Eugene Dunbar.
Cordova-Jesse Reynolds, Ira Scott,
Lewis Robinson, Wilbur Allen.
Coe-Herman Winterfeldt, We're
Woodward.
Hampton-H Allen, Clark Corbin,
Phil Hermes. Bert La Grange, John
Gilman.
Moline-Arvid Hogberg, c. v. Dan
ielson, John McEniry, NJ. s. Lamb, D.
w. Hunt, Charles Ogden, Anetrone De
Donker, s. A. Thompson, A D. Gus
tafson.
Rock Island-William Swan, J. D.
Collier, George Bratten, L. B. Driffill,
Hans Clemann, Otto Evers, j. A. Tes-
ka, G. w. Tanner, Roy Drifill, p. F.
Barth, Carl Adams, E. c. Clevenstine
South Rock Island-C. Wittick, ].
B. Portsman, William Hofer. Elmer A.
Allen,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
PERSONAL POINTS.

NJ. NJ Cruise has returned from
the south.
Rev. l. o. Nothstein returned this
morning from Chicago.
Miss Darline Code OF Bradford,
Ill. is visiting in the city.
Orville Hampton left this afternoon
for a brief visit at Des Moines.
Gus Tegeler and Paul Kersch left
Saturday night for old Mexico.
William Sprague and family have
gone to Edgemont, S. d., TO make
their future home.
Mrs. f. z. Potter and daughter Leah
have returned from Racine, Wis.
where they visited for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Reck arrived
home today from Chicago where
Mrs. Reck joined her husband on
his return from New York.
The following school teachers from
Sherrard spent today in this city visit
ing the schools and getting ideas To
use in their own work: Principal
James NJ. Turner and wife. Miss Iva
II. Higbee, Miss Olive Treve, Miss
Vera Lower and Miss Hattie Emerson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
TRIED TO ASSAULT
9-YEAR-OLD GIRL
William Hogan Escapes Serious Con-
sequences as Result of Refusal
of Parents to Prosecute.

William Hogan was arrested in
Davenport Saturday afternoon and
brought to the police station in this
city to answer to q serious charge.
He was accused of having attempted
to assault 9-year-old girl whose home
is in the neighborhood OF the Rock
Island depot on Thirty-first street.
He induced her to accompany him TO
a shed located near the depot. While
on their way, several railroad en-
ployes saw them, whereupon the man
took TO his heels and ran down the
tracks. He caught freight train and
went to Davenport The Davenport
authorities were notified and they ar
rested him when he alighted from the
train. On account Of the notoriety
which would accompany such action,
the parents Of the little girl decided
not to prosecute the man and the au-
thorities decided to punish him as best
they could under the circumstances
He was tried this afternoon on a
charge Of vagrancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. Arthur Roth.

Word was received today by rela-
tives at AndaIusia of the death Of Mrs.
Arthur Roth at her home at Swift
Currnt. Saskatchewan. Canada. Her
demise followed the birth of a child.
She was formerly Miss Nina Simmons
and was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Simmons of Andalusia, now
of Swift Current She was 20 years Of
age and was reared at Andalusia, be-
ing married there to Arthur Roth three
years ago. In addition to the husband
and parents, she is survived by a
daughter, aged years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
DIES OF INJURIES
Assault Results in Death of A.
w. Lundgren, Clinton Toll
Collector.
JOHN REED, TRAMP, HELD
Struck Victim in Head With Coup
ling Pin When Checked After
Refusing to Pay Toll.

A. w. Lundgren, the aged toll col
lector on the high bridge across the
Mississippi river at Clinton. Iowa. died
from the effects OF a blow on the head
believed to have been struck by John
Reed, a tramp, during a dispute over
the payment of toll. Reed is under ar
rest.
The assault was most cold-blooded
one. It took place Friday afternoon.
Reed, who had been lettering around
Clinton for several days. attempted to
cross the bridge to the Illinois shore
without paying his toll. Mr.. Lundgren.
who was on watch, refused to allow
him to pass, and there was a short
struggle. The toll collector finally
picked up a rock and threatened to
use it If Reed persisted. The latter
went away and proceeded to the rail-
road yard nearby. Picking up a coup
ling pin, he returned to the bridge and
slipped up behind the old man, who
sat in his Office with his back to the
window.
Taken Unawares.
Reed got within a few feet of his
victim and then threw the pin, striking
the old man in the back of the head.
The assailant then fed to the Illinois
side, but was quickly captured by
those who had seen the AFFAIR. There
was some talk Of throwing him into
the river, but the police arrived on
the scene before the crowd had gotten
to the point of action. Lundgren's
skull was crushed and he did not re-
cover consciousness.
Reed, who is about 81 years of age,
says his home is in Seattle, Wash. 1t
is said he was not intoxicated when ne
the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
SECTION HANDS GO
ON A STRIKE HERE
One Hundred and Twenty-Five En-
pIoyes of the Rock Island
Road Quit Today.

One hundred and twenty-five section
hands, employed by the Rock Island
road in the tri-cities, went on a strike
today. They have been working nine
hours and receiving Is cents per hour.
The company ordered them to work
10 hours; but provided for no increase
in pay. At a meeting yesterday the
men voted to strike. Today so Ital-
ians arrived from Chicago to take
their places. One hundred more will
come tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
S. S. DAVIS Is NOW
PLOW COMPANY HEAD
Board of Directors Hold Meeting
Following Transfer Of Stock
to New Owners

A meeting of the board of directors
of the Rock Island Pillow company was
held this morning and officers were
elected as follows:
Presidents. S. Davis.
First vice president-John p. Weyer-
haeuser.
Second vice PRESIDENT. B. Davis.
Treasurer. c. Denkmann.
Secretary. F. Lardner.
While, as stated in The Argus Satur-
day, Phil Mitchell, l. S. White, F. H.
Griggs and Ira Karr have dis
posed of the bulk of their
holdings to the new owners of
the Rock Island Pillow company, they
have retained miner interests in the
corporation, and hence are still
interested in the success OF Rock ISL
and's big industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

The democratic and republican
primaries were held Saturday after
noon and evening. There were no
contests among the democrats in any
Of the wards, the primaries bring
ing out good party vote over the
entire city, indicating harmony and
strength and presaging success at
the polls next month. There was a
disposition up to the last among the
friends Of Frank Blochlinger, the re-
firing alderman in the First ward, to
renominate Mr.. Blochlinger over his
protest, but he finally declined to al
low his name to be used. Delegates
were elected to the city-township
convention to be held at Turner hall
next Wednesday evening as follows:
First Ward-John HoIzhammer,
Joseph Lerch. Robert Beck, D. Witt,
Charles Weinberger, George Kroe-
ger, Henry Kale. Frank Blochlinger.
Charles Carlson, George Simpson,
Henry Borrell.
Second ward-H. G. Webbing,
John Kimble, John Cahill, George
Sexton. John Stapp. Emil Mandel,
Howard Wright, J. F. Covermann,
Thomas Plog, Martin Frank, Her
man Seidel, William Fluegel. An
drew Lerch.
Third ward-Dan Corken, John
Schlemmer. Louis Schroeder, John
Schwack, Fred Auwater, Frank Kra-
mer. G. ]. Smith, Ernest Ohlweiler,
Thomas Carney, Joseph Grotegut.
Arthur Burial. Henry Kruse, S. A.
LaVanway, Fred Burt, Harry Coyne,
John Ainsworth. George Henry.
Fourth ward-John w. Linn,
Henry Frick. Andrew Brady, Gus
Tremann, C. L. Thompson, Ralph,
Lamont, NJ. w. Battles, Henry Lem
burg.
Fifth ward-T. A. Pender, James
Hanson. Michael Collins. William
Trefz. Joseph Bahen, T. F. Whee-
Ian, George MCGEE, Dudley Marshall,
J. w. WEIGH, /. J. Hoare.
Sixth ward-Frank Meenan, J. D.
Davis, George Wright, P. F. Meenan,
Frank Lawler. G. c. Wilson, John
McGuinness, John Mccarthy, John
Snitzer, Louis Funkenstein, James
Dolan, Andrew Wollenhaupt.
Seventh ward-James- A. Camp
bell, A. w. Valentine, George Wag-
ner, Paul o. Thiesen, w. c. Allen,
Oscar Wahlund, S. ]. Stader, Sr.,
C. NJ. Cannon, Louis Thiele, R. S.
WOODBURY..
Ward Committeeman Named.
At the democratic primaries, ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
HUSBAND is A DESERTER
Arthur Thorpe of Moline Is Sued for
Divorce.

A bill for divorce was filed in the
office of the circuit clerk today by At
torneys Schriver & Schriver, represent
ing Mrs. Bessie l.. Thorpe of Moline.
In the bill 1t is alleged that Arthur
Thorpe deserted his wife about two
years ago after treating her very cru
ely. On one occasion he beat her so
severely, it is charged. that two of ner
ribs were broken. TIL couple were
married Feb. 10. 1907, the ceremony
taking place in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
DEMOCRATS PUT
UP STRONG men
Select Candidates for Alder
men at Their Primaries
Without Contest.
REPUBLICANS ARE SPLIT
Leaf Slips It Over on ElIinwood in
Seventh and Dromgooie Lands
Collectorship.
ALoERMANrc NOMINEES.

Democratic:
First Ward-Arthur o. Huff.
Second ward-Carl Naab.
Third ward-WiIiIam C. Maucker.
Fourth ward-charles L. Thompson.
Fifth ward-clenent p. McQuaid.
Sixth ward-James .. Davis.
Republican:
First Ward-Frannk Corcoran.
Second ward-John w. Carse.
Third ward. c. Slmser.
Fourth ward-WiIIiam 3. UIIemeyer.
Fifth ward-George L. Schmid.
Sixth ward. 7. Stephens
Seventh ward-John G. Leaf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Democratic Aldermanic Ticket

| General satisfaction, irrespective OF
party, is expressed in the wards of the
city over the aldermanic selections
made by the democratic primaries Of
Saturday. All are clean-cut, substan-
| tfal men; men Of known honesty and
efficiency; men whom the taxpayers
feel security in entrusting the man
! agement of municipal affairs. The
democrats have reason to believe that
they will elect their nominee for alder
man in every ward.
Arthur o. HUFF, in the First, has lived
in the ward 10 years. He is married
and is stonecutter by trade. He has
never aspired to public office, although
frequently urged
Carl A. Nab, in the second, has
had experience as councilman. He
gave a good accounting of himself
during a term several years ago. He
Is the son of Christian Naab, and is
manager of his fathers meat market
on Twelfth street He Is one of the
best known and popular young men
of the ward; is a capable business
man, and will make valuable mem
Der of the council, as he did before
when in that body.
William c. Maucker, in the Third,
is one of the live-wire business men
Of the city. Like Mr. Naab, he has
had experience in the council, and dur
ing his service in that body was one
Of its ablest members. Mr. Maucher's
residence is at 744 Seventeenth street
He has family, and is large proper
ty owner, having accumulated his pos
sessions through work and wisdom IN
his investments. Mr.. Maucker has
been in the grocery business, and now
is the head OF successful real estate
and insurance agency. Mr. Maucker
is of the type Of men needed in the
council.
Charles L. Thompson. in the
Fourth, although the republicans
have named candidate, will
be returned to the council for an
other term by a majority that will in
dictate the confidence of the people Of
the ward in him and their apprecia-
ton of the able manner in which he
has served their interests. Mr.. Thomp-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Henry Graham,

Henry Graham died this morning
shortly after o'clock at ST. Anthony's
hospital. He had been confined there
since last Thursday. He was 81 years
of age and had been in Rock Island
but short while. The remains were
taken to the Knox undertaking par
lors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Mrs. Leo De Pape.

Mrs. Leo DePape, 315 Ninth
street, died this morning ats4 O'Clock
at st. Anthony's hospital after an i'll.
ness of four weeks with complica-
ton of diseases. She was born in
Belgium Nov. IS, 1863, and had liv-
ed in Rock Island for II years. She
is survived by her husband and two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
sons, Maurice and Camille at home,
and four brothers.
Funeral Of John HoIdorf.

Funeral Of John HoIdorf.
The funeral of John Holdorf was
held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of his daughter. Mrs.
Martin Theus, us Twelfth avenue.
The Claus Groth glide of Davenport.
OF which deceased was member for
many years. attended the funeral in
a body. The services were conducted
by Johannes Kruger, a member OF
the society. Six grandchildren OF
deceased acted as pallbearers. Bur-
ial was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

cussed by r. B. Jackson, superintend-
ent Of the Moline public schools. A
report Of the social service work will
be made at this time by Rev E. G.
Brown. Members are urged to attend
and friends are invited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Directors to Meet.

The directors OF the Rock Island
Business Mems association are TO hold
a meeting tomorrow evening at
o'clock at the Office OF the secretary
of the association in the Peoples Ma
tional bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
SCHULTZ Is TO APPEAL
Fined $25 in Moline for Failing to
Report q Case Of Contagion.

Carl Schultz of this city, on a charge
of violating the health ordinance of
Moline in failing to report a case of
diphtheria, Saturday afternoon was
fined s25 and costs by Magistrate
Frank Gustafson at Moline. Schultz,
who is a therapeutic practitioner. ad-
ministered to little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Bufe. The child died
last week. Schultz will appeal his
case to the circuit court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Social Service cIuh.

The Tri-City Social Service club viii
hold it's March meeting tomorrow even
ing. Supper win be served at z o'clock
in the women's restrooms, 419 Sixteenth
street. Moline. and the business meet
ing will follow Immediately after at
the Unitarian church, Sixteenth street
and Sixth avenue. Medical Inspec-
ton Of the Public Schools" will be dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Calls Common Law Docket.

Today being the first day of the com
mon law term in the March term Of
the county court, Judge r. w. Olmsted
had the docket called, but none of the
attorneys was ready to proceed. Ac-
cordingly he announced that no cases
on that side of the docket will be call
ed again until April IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

Funeral of Mrs. Edward II. Bowman.
The funeral Of Mrs. Edward H..
Bowman, I'll Twenty-uinth street,
was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home. The services were
private and were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick. pastor OF the Uni
tartan church OF Geneseo. Burial
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
NeatnesS, Skill and Thorough
Experience

Characterize all OF the work done by
our workmen. After choosing your
wall papers from our exquisite stock
OF new. handsome patterns and col
ors that vie with the freshness of
spring flowers we take pride in hav-
ing it laid with neatness and des-
patch. Full line OF mouIdings,
paints. oils. glass. brushes. etc. Els
Inmates furnished on all kinds of
painting and paper-hanging.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
Contractors. Attention.

Bids wanted for removing concrete
foundation and replacing floor in press
room of Morning Journal at 1916 Third
avenue, city. Telephone old 1921, new
5693. w W. WILMERTON, City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

Clement P. McQuaid. named in the
Fifth, is a representative of the youn
democracy of the ward. He is mar
ried and his residence is at Gas
Twenty-first street He was born and
reared in the ward, and has always
taken an active interest in it's affairs.
Mr.. McQuaid is a prominent member
of Tri-City Typographical union 107
and is employed as monotype operator
by Kramer & Co. He is also official
head of the Rock Island aerie of
Eagles. He is popular throughout the
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

In the Sixth ward the democrats are
presenting James D. Davis, whose
home is at 1900 Sixth avenue. He is
the head of a family and is employed
as machinfst at Rock Island arsenal
Mr.. Davis is not a politician in any
sense of the word. He is just solid
citizen, possessed of good business
judgment; and, after all, men of this
type are pretty safe as councilmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14

induce Schroeder, young lawyer, to
permit the use of his name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-14
p. J. Lee,

1914 Third Avenue.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-15
BATAVIA WOMAN
TAKES OWN LIFE
MRS. COPELAND DRINKS CAR.
BoLIc AclD-No REASON
KNOWN.

Batavia, Feb. 14.-(SpeciaD- Mrs
Charles Copeland, aged 40 years, com
mltted suicide at this place Saturday
night about midnight by drinking car
bollc acid. No reason Is given for the
deed. She seemed to be in good spir
its during the day, but along in the
evening she complained Of having a
headache. She and her daughter were
reading and talking until near mid
night, as Mr.. Copeland is city marshal
and sometimes business keeps him
out late. About midnight she remark
ed to her daughter that she had bet
ter go to bed. After the daughter re
tired she heard her mother go to the
kitchen and then heard a sound as
though she was choking Miss Cope
sand hurried to the kitchen for fear
something had happened to her moth.
er and found her with the carbolic
acid bottle still in her hand and
strangling for her breath. She only
lived few moments, as she had taken
large quantity Of the poison
DR.. King was hurriedly summoned
but could do nothing. The community
is sadly bereaved from the sudden
shock. Mrs. Copeland leaves six
daughters, a husband, one son, father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen
of Bladensburg;; also several sisters
and a brother, besides a host OF
friends to mourn her loss,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-15
TRY
At SUIC|DE:
|SSUCCESSFUL
HERO HUlsMANN, SECTION HAND
AT BROOKLYN, KILLS SELF BY
HANGING IN SCOTT CO. JAIL
AT DAVENPORT.
= s*****as**.******s. ]

Davenport, Feb. 14.-(SpeciaD- De
termined to take his own life after one
attempt had been prevented by on
lockers, Hero Huismann of Brooklyn,
section hand, committed suicide by
hanging himself in the Scott county
jail Sunday. Friday Huismann came
to Davenport and attempted to com
NIT suicide by walkinlf into the icy
waters of the Mississippi river. Peo-
pie who We're standing nearby seeing
the attempt rescued him before he
had perished in the watery grave.
After he had recovered from the eff
fects of his icy bath Huismann told the
Davenport authorities that he suffered
from sun stroke some years ago and
had made him temporarily deranged
at times. He asked the authorities to
send him to some insane asylum so he
would not attempt suicide again while
insane. He was confined in the Scott
county Jail awaiting the arrival of
friends from Brooklyn to take him
back home and have him cared for
when he took his own life.
Huismann had worked for many
years as a section hand and had ac-
cumulated considerable property. He
had two pieces Of property at Brook
lyn and had some money in the banks
there and about $4,000 in the Daven-
port banks.