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The Southern herald., 1911-04-28
An Eye for Composition.

An artist in Chicago tells of a wom-
an in that town, who, with her maid,
went to purchase still-life picture for
her dining room. She selected can.
vas on which were painted bunch of
flowers, pie cut in two, and a roll,
and was about to pay $25 for 1t, when
her maid approached to whisper In
her ear.
Excuse me, ma'am," said the ser1-
ant, "but you are making a bad bar.
gain. saw a picture very much like
this sold the other day for $15."
"And was 1t as good as this?r
Better, ma'am. There was 3 good
deal more pie in it."-Lippincott's.
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28
would comnel Hous.mnrI.

Frau Woerner is the German suf.
fragist who would make a coHse in
housework compulsory for evsry Ger.
man girl, just as military training is
compulsory for the boys. Spe is try.
ing to interest the men in the project
by telling them that they will reap
the benefit, as all the German house
wives will soon be good cooks.
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28

THIS versa composed before the union OF
the Is colonies, was probably criticised by the
practical men Of the authors generation as
being manufactured from the stun that
dreams are made Of" But to Freneaus inspired
vision the changes be foretold were clearly out
nned IN tines magic mirror II the poet were
alive today and could read the marvellous
census figures which come daily from our fed
eral capitol be would ind not only every word
Of bis prophecy fulfilled but discover that des-
eny had added even greater surprises to the
prediction.
The first national census was taken during
Nashington's administration in 1880. Jefferson,
then secretary Of state and under whose direc-
zion the count was made expressed dlsappoint-
'ment when the final hgures-3. 929 .2l4-vere
shown him. On August a. 1871. he wrote to
William Carmichael as follows:
i inclose you a copy Of our census. which
90 far as II is written in black ink is founded
on actual returns; what Is In red ink being
eonjeetural but very near the truth. Max.
nng very small allowance for omissions. which
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28
PLYMOUTH ROCK is POPULAR
Leads In Number Shown at Poultry
Shows During Year, With Wy
andottes in Second Place.

That the Plymouth Rock breed still
ranks as the most popular fowl in the
United States is shown in the report
Of the secretary of the American Poul-
try association for the year 1909,
which states that in the poultry shows
OF that year there were 10000 entries
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28
nnlt WhInInn

Do you whine? Do you find fault
with everything and everybody Then
make an effort to quit 1t. You are not
only harming others, but what is
worse for a selfish person Of your
stamp, you are harming YOURSELF
Atchison Globe.
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28

OF Plymouth Rocks, 10000 Wyandottes
and 5000 Leghorns. with Rhode Is.
land Reds and Orpingtons ranking
next in order.
IL Is likely that these exhibit entries
are fairly representative of the total
number of these several varieties kent
In the country.
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28

He then added: 1T is seen that the
ratio of increase at no one Of these
periods is either two per cent.
below or two per cent above
the average, thus showing how inflex-
ible and consequently how reliable
the law Of increase in our case (coun-
try is. Assuming that 1t will con-
tinue, 1t gives the following results:
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28
BRONZE TURKEY IS LARGEST
Adult Males Required to Weigh 50
Pounds and Females 2o-Whits
Holland Is the Smallest.

OF the sir varieties Of turkeys reoog-
niEed by the standard Of perfection.
the bronze are considerably the largest
Adult males are required to weigh So
pounds and adult females 20 pounds.
The Nsrrsgansetts are next In size.
the adult male OF which should weigh
The Southern herald., 1911-04-28

indefatigable zeal 70
count and systematiEs
the census OF 1910. An
army Of experts Is ca
gerly toiling to bring
forth the figures in
which not only Ameri.
cans, but the world at
large, is interested
Upon the result de-
pends more than the
average reader real
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20
Barton Heights

The ladies' Of the Woman's Chris
tsan Temperance Union viii give a
silver tea" at the home OF Mrs G.
&C. Carpenter, 403 Poe street. Wed
nesday afternoon from 9 to O'clock
There will be music and refresh
ments. Everybody Ii cordially In
vited TO attend.
Mrs j. &. Jeter and daughter. Miss
Eliza beth, who have beene visiting
for several weeks IN Caroline county.
are at home in Brookland Park.
Master Edward Singleton. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs j. T.. Singleton. 81 Mi
nor street has returned from a visit
to his grandparents In North Caro-
lima
Miss Marian Wallace has returned
from three weeks stay with rela-
tives In Greensboro. n. Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Whitley. Of
Nansemond county, visited the home
| OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sled, OF North ave-
nue.. Monday.
Miss Mary r. Powers, Of Norfolk.
| has been the ~uest OF Mrs j. NJ
| johnson for several days.
Miss Ruth Glenn is visiting friends
! in Delaware.
| Miss Mildred Hall has returned 10
her home in Atlanta, after visit,ns
several friends here and in Rich
| mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

Admiral and Mrs. Harrie Webster
who have been spending several
weeks in Atlantic City, are now In
Washington, II. G..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20
WOMEN AND CHILDREN GET
OUTING IN CHESTERFIELD

More than 500 poor women and
children of the city were provided
with an outing during the past sum
mer at the Salvation Army banner
salvation Camp, which closed yester
das for the season, The camp viii
he opened again next summer II is
anpnanrah
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20
MANY DTSTTLLERS Wild
FACE r. :. GRAND JURY

The regular fall term OF the United
States Circuit and District Court Will
open on the first Tuesday in October
and grand petit jarIrs are ng
drawn for the term. The docket VIII
consist principally of internal reve-
nue. cases. in which mum Der Of dis
filters are charged with violation OF
tina reyapua laws
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

to Mr.. David Shields Susong on Sep
tember 2s4
Miss Lucille Neale Will attend Stu
art Hall College, in Staunton, this
session.
Miss Della Garner and Miss Maude
Colvin. OF Warrenton. Va. who are
visiting relatives in Charlottesville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

peritenihs have developed. He is
being treated at the William Byrd
Hospital. His son. who is a cadet
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
has come to Richmond TO be with
his Ill parent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20
CHURCH HILL NEWS
intended or This can ROY f in person at te Church H
Bqnk paoped o Madison 1855.

Ky, as the guest or her son, Mr.. f,
G, Clarke.
MISS Altha Trice. of Lynch burg, is
the guest OF Miss Ethel Hare. OF SCOT
East Broad street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

Until a short time
ago, scarcely one
person in a thousand
had ever tasted a
really good soda
cracker-as it came
fresh and crisp from
the oven.
Now every man,
woman and child in
these United States
can know and en-
JOY the crisp good
ness of fresh baked
soda crackers with
out going to the
bakers oven.
Uneeda Biscuit
bring the bakery to
you.
Millions of people
know these perfect
Soda Crackers in
their original good
ness. More millions
will enjoy them
daily when once
they know how
good they are.
A food to live on.
Stamina for work
ers. Strength for the
delicate. Bone and
flesh for little folks
1t will cost you just
5 cen IS to try
Uneeda Biscuit.
Never sold in bulk,
always in the mois-
ture proof package.
NATIONAL BISCUIT
COMPANY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20
SERG EANT HACTOR's
CONDITION is CRITICAL,

The condition of Sergeant John NJ.
Hactor, L. s A, for year or more
associated with tho ad5utant-generars
Office Is very grave. Appendicitis and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

spent several DAYS this week IN Rich
none
Mrs. Harry Hodges. who has been
visiting Mrs ]. r. Penn In Martins
Vile. Va, for several weeks, has re-
turned to Richmond.
Admiral and Mrs. Harrie webster
who have been spending several
weeks in Atlantic City, are now In
Washington, II. G..
Miss Lucy Wade is the guest of
Or. and Mrs. sneed at Whitewater
| Va
Miss Jean Cannon. Of New Or
leans. Is spending the early autumn
at Maplewood. n. II.
Mrs. Gunther and Miss Gunther.
who have been guests at "Morgan's
Spring" near Winchester. have re-
turned TO Richmond
Miss willis Douthat, who has been
visiting friends here and in Boston,
vile.
Miss Bette Gelman is the guest
OF her aunt, Mrs. Samuel Saltman, In
Baltimore.
Miss Lillian Daily Is spending some
time at Cape shore. Me.
| Misses Olive and Mary Parker have
returned from Lexington and staun-
ton,
Messrs. Floyd Hughes Edmun d
Bradford, Charles Epottswood and
! John Kimberly. Of Norfolk. motored
to Richmond for the weekend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

Mrs. Harry Hodges. who has been
visiting Mrs. j, n. Penn In Martins.
Vile. Va. for several weeks, has re.
turned to Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-20

spent several days this week In Rich
mono
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

The subscribers to the Daily and
Weekly Independent are hereby
notified that our contract with the
American Weekly of San Francisco
has expired and that we are no
onger responsible for the payment
of the subscription price. Those
receiving the American Weekly
should order it discontinued or
have it marked Refused" at the
postoffice, If they do not want It
continued at their expense.
W. w. Booher.
Proprietor Independent.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16

was mailed stating when and the
Dstofice to which it was mailed,
and this affidavit must be accom-
panied by the postmaster's receip
for the letter.
You should state in your answer
the name Of the post office to
which you desire future notices to
be sent TO you.
Louis j. Cohn.
Register.
Earl w. fremont.
Receiver.
Date Of. first publication December
5, 1911. - 4--4
Date Of second, publications. De-
cember IL, 1911.
Date Of third publiation December
19, 1911.
Date Of fourth publication Decem-
ber 26, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
DIFFERENCE IN PAINTING

: The fact should be- made clear
to. property owners that there is
all the difference in the world in
painting. T good painterEis
worth more than a poor one
because he uses suitable paint and
puts it on right. The Elko Paint
& Wall Paper Co. F. A. George,
prop, are now ready to quote ,.n
prices on all kinds of paintinp
tntns, paper hanging. grain;ns
and syn work and they gratuaree
thu work.
splendid line of fall Wall
papa just received. Phone IS,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
$500 REWARD $500

!, j. c. Harris. sheriff of the
County of Elko, State of Nevada,
d, hereby offer and guarantee q
reward of Eight Hundred $500 .OO)
Dollars for the arrest and con-
viction of the person or persons,
who burned or caused to be
burned, the hay stacks and barn
on Ed Carville's ranch in Mound
Valley, Elko County, Nevada,
during the month of August,
1911.
j. G. Harris
Sheriff Of Elko County.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
FOR SALE

One Of the best stock ranches in
Elko county. The ranch consists
OF between two and three thous-
and acres Of patented land. .all under
four wirefenc". There are about
n thousand tons Of hay on the
ranch and lot of we'll bred horses
and cattle. The ranch is we'll
watered and has fine shelter for
stock
Inquire at this Office for further
articulars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
o. K.
Repair Shop

We have opened up general
repair shop in theLytton build
ing next door to the YowelI
grocery store. Reasonable
charges. Satisfaction guaran~
tecd.
stove rcpniring "a specially
Fhone 5O2 Elko, Nevada
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
NOTICE REPUBLICATION
Serial O52ll

Department OF The Interior.
U. 8. Land Office at
Carson City. Nevada, Nov. Is 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
Walter N. Jones. Of Tucker Sta
tion, via Elko. Nevada, who. on July
l,l9l0, made Homs sstsad Entry, No.
052ll, for Sa-NE9 and 81 NWt,
Section IL, Township 42 North,
Range Sc E. M. D.. Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make
Final communication proof, tc
establish claim to the land above
described, before the County
Clerk Of Elko County, At Elko,
Nevada, on the 9th day of De-
camber. 1911.
Claimant names rs witnesses:
Edward Mcconnell Of fuckers
Station. Rlko. Nevada: William
Chase. Charles Halssy and John
Mckee all Of North Fork Nevada.
Lsuis J Cohn,
Register
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16

you are referred or judgement
will be ta ken against you for said
amount to wit: $33.35, together
with Gusts of this suit if you fail
to appear and answer.
Given under my hand this 10th
day of Ocober 1911.
Ben Klatte
Justice Of the Pc ace for said
Township.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
NOTICE OF COTEST.
(For publication.)
Git ~ 4S.%

Serial No. 05l8O
C. D. 452
Department OF The Interior,
United States Land Office.
Carson City, Nevada.
November 2. 1911.
To Charles j. Lyser Of Lime
Mountain, via Tuscarora, Nevada,
Contestee:
You are hereby notified that
Abner w. Sewell who gives fusea-
rora, Nevada. as his post-office
address, did on July 15. 1911, file
in this office his duly eorroborated
application to contest and secure
the cancellation of your Homestead
Entry No. 05l80, Serial No. O518O,
made July I, 1910. for lot 2; Sci
Of the NW4, and the Ell of the
SW3 Of Section z, Township AZ
North, Range SO East Mount
Diablo Meridian, and as grounds
for his contest he alleges that you
have not established your resi-
dence on the entry, and have
failed to improve the same.
You are, therefore, further
notified that the said allegations
will be taken by this office as hav-
ing been confessed by you, and
your said entry will be cancelled
Hereunder without your further
right to be heard therein, either
before this Office or on appeal, il
you fail to file in this office within
twenty days after the FOURTH
publication of this notice, as
shown below, your answer on the
said contestant either in perton or
by registered mail. II this service
is made by the delivery of q copy
OF your answer to the contestant
in person, proof Of such service
must be either the said contestants
written acknowledgements of his
receipt Of the copy. showing the
date Of its receipt, or the affidavit
OF the person by whom the delivery
was made stating when and where
the copy was delivered; il made by
registered mail, proof Of such
service must consist Of the affidavit
OF the person by whom the copy
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
TO THE PUBLIC

hereby notify the public that !
have sold my interest IN the Silver
Brick Lodglng-house and Saloon
to q. Pucineelli and John Fritini
and will not be responsible for the
management of the business in the
future.
The new proprietors will psy all
claims against the Silver Brick
saloon and lodging-house and will
collectall debts due he same.
A. PuccineIli.
Elko, Nevada, November 8, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
Wi|bertR. Howell
Baptist Minister
TELEPHONE l72 ElKO,
Coronation sermons.

coronation sermons.
In the old days. when prolstos were
constantly called upon for sermons
on special occasions. they frequently
either paid for . suitable discourse or
hegsed some competent friend to
rite ono for tho occasion. Bishop
ohnson gained general applause in
l76S for . sermon preached In West.
minister Abbey At q great service on
the day Of Thanksgiving appointed
TO DO observed for the signal sue.
csssss with which his matesty's arms
had been blessed" An enthusiastic
vote OF thanks was passed By the
house Of lords to the preacher "for his
eloquent and excellent discourse" and
hs was requested to cause the Same
to be forthwith printed and pub
lished." II was announced as the
work OF James. by Divine Provi.
dsnce. Lord Bishop OF Worcester" but
many years afterward the fact was
disclosed that every word OF this ser.
mon had been written for the bishop
BY his friend Lord Mansfield. The
sermon contained . glowing panegyrio
on the many admirable virtues OF
George II.--London Truth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16

In The District Court OF The
Fourth Judicial District OF The
State Of Nevada, In And For The
County OF Elk0.
In The Matter Of The Estate OF
John Bourne, Deceaed.
Notice To Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been duly an.
pointed and qualified by the
DistrictCourt Of the Fourth J udical
District of the State of Nevada.
in and for the County of Elko. as
executrix Of the last Will and
Testament Of John Bourne, late of
said county. derease1. All credi-
tors having claims against said
estetc are requested to file same.
with proper vouchers attached.
with the Clerk of said Court, with
days of the first publica-
tion Of this notice.
Eliza McNeill
Execut,fix.
f. p. Carville
Attorney for Executrix.
TlnlnI n-t.I-.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
SUN mons

In The Justice Court of Elko
Township, of the County of EIko,
State of Nevada.
L. L. Bradley Plaintiff J. K,
Allen Defendant.
The State of Nevada Sends
greeting to J. R. Allen Defendant.
Yon are hereby required to
appear before me at my office in
Elko Township, County of Elko.
State Of Nevada, in an action
brought again:t you by the above
named plaintiff in the Justjce
Court of said Elko. Township. in
said County and State, and to
answer the complaint filed therein
within five days after the service
on you OF this Summons-if served
within this township; or withlhin
ten days IL served out of said town.
ship but within this county; and
within twenty days If served else
where-or plaintiff will take
judgement against you, according
TO the paryer Of said c:mpaint.
Said action is brought to re-
cover judgement against you, the
said defendant, and in favor of
p laintif for the sum of 1895
alleged to be due plaintiff from
you on account Of board and lodg-
ing furnished you at the CON-
mercial Hotel in Elko, Nevada,
during the months, Of May, June
and July 1911. as more fully
appear by the complaint on file
herein a copy of which accom-.
panies this summons and to which
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial O52lO

Serial O52lO
Department Of The Interior
U. S. Land Office at
Carson City. Nevada, Nov. Is, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
Edward Mcconnell, Of fuckers
Station. via Elko. New, who. on
July ii, 1910. made Homestead
Entry. No. 0521O. for Ed SW4,
NW@ Sci Sec. IL and NEt NW4,
Section Id, Township al North
Range 81 E. M. D. Meridian, has
filed notice cf intention to make
Final communication Proof to
establish claim to the land above
described, before the County Clerk
of Elko County, at Elko, Nevada,
on the 9th day ofDecember 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Walter M. Jones of fuckers Sta.
tlon Elko- Co., New. Charles Halsev
William Chase and John Mckee all
of North Fork Nevada.
Louis j. Cohn
Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
idea Every Mother Ha.,

Called to bedside of fond mothers
baby boy. the doctor diagnosed the all.
ment as acute rheumatism. The moth
er responded quickly: Acute rheu-
matism. | might have known It; ey.
erything he does or says is just a.
cute"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
WALL PAPERI WALL PApERI WALL PAPERI

The Elko PANT and Wall Paper
Company has just received q new
line Of Wall Paper at City,Prices.
F. A. George.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-16
NOTICE. TO PUBLIC

Make Your
HOMESTEAD, DESERT LAND
and other public land entries for
Elko County with
E. P. CARVILLR.
U. 8. COMMISSIONER,
Elko Nevada.
Appointed April 7th, 1911. Am
now equipped with seal and proper
blank forms. and specializing o.
this kind Of work. Can alss Look
after your water rights.
&. P. Carville.
U. S Commissioner, Attorney
and Councillor at Law, Notary
Public
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Rites for Mrs. Page
In Fairfax Church

Funeral ceremonies for Mrs. Lettie
Morris Page, who died at Fairfax, Va ,
yesterday at noon, as her husband, the
Rev. Frank Page. was delivering a
sermon at the Episcopal Church in that
city. will be held from the Zion Epis-
copal Church In Fairfax, tomorrow af-
terEoon, at 4 O'Clock. Tnterment will be
in the Fairfax Cemetery.
Twenty-Five years ago this month.
Mrs. Page went to Fairfax as a bride,
the Zion Church being the first charge
of the Rev. Mr.. Page. She was to haye
celebrated the silver anniversary of her
wedding In a few days. many of the
preparations having already been made
After leaving Fairfax, where they re-
malned for about two years, the Rev.
ard Mrs. Page lived in Texas and
Brooklyn, from which city the Rev. Mr..
Page was again sent to Fairfax.
Mrs Page was sister-in-law of
Thomas Nelson Page, the author. whose
home is in Washington. She had Just
celebrated her fifty-second birthday an
She was a native Of Chat
lottesvtlle, Va.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02

tremeIy slow out 1t was complete. frac-
tional recessiOns of an eighth and a
quarter eliminating the gains, without
increasing the volume of trading.
Throughout the noon hour the dull,
dragging market continued to follow
its own weary bent, and that was in
the direction of fractional recessions,
the latter being in keeping with the
slow movement of the list. At no
time was there positive activity such
as has characterized every session for
some weeks; at no time were the de-
clines more than a small fraction in
extent, these aggregating midway in
the second hour of the afternoon
about II point net loss for the ses-
sion.
Actual news was scarce. The volume
of trading was the lightest for weeks
and the attendance of traders in GUS
toners rooms the Iightest. The action
was In keeping with the character of
the day. Pennsylvania lines east and
west of Pittsburg for the month of Au-
gust show a gross decrease Of 81, 101, ,952
and a net decrease of $46S, 200. Buffalo,
Rochester and Pfttsburg Railroad Com
pany has ordered $1,000, 900 of cars and
is about to place $500,0O order for en-
gines. Western traffic managers report
a shrinkage in general merchandise
tonnage. Railway equipment companies
are doing a smaller business and the
trend is still toward lower prices in the
steel industry.
From the high point the leaders
dropped back 2 points, but the net loss
was X as compared with Saturdays
closings.
The Washington times., 1911-10-02
Quiet on Wall Sreet-Bears Have Slight Advantage
STOCKS OPENED VERY STRONG. BUT
GAINS WERE TURNED TO
SMALL LOSSES.

NEW YORK, October AT the i'm
mediate opening start was made to-
ward higher prices but before the end
OF the second hour of the afternoon the
turn came and the gains were wiped
OUT. with slight net changes one way
or the other. The dav was not one to
inspire desire to trade even with the
room: spectators. The weather was
gloomy and unpleasant. Many of the
usual followers of the street stayed
away altogether and this included many
or the elderly traders on both sides.
sumo Of the wise men saw in the
treatment being accorded TO the trouble
in Europe and Africa. a disposition to
ignore that which might deVeloT seri
oIsly. No one believes that the attitude
the trusts has changed There is
enough unfavorable news 10 weaken the
market. including strikes and threat
ened dissentions, to turn the list irto
lower channels. but for the big short
interest That the market ignored all
of these influences on Saturday was
taken as a good sign and was re-
sponsihle for the placing Of many
orders 1T thu opening this morning,
these being responsible for the early
rise When filled there was a slacken-
ing of the demand and then the bears,
in an effort to accelerate the down
turn, pressed the advantage and gave
the list weak appearance, at the same
time making but few sales.
The reactionary movement was eN-