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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
FREED FROM WIFE
WHO WORE TIGHTS
AS A CHORUS GIRL
Hotel Proprietor Granted
Divorce on Testimony Of
Detectives.

An absolute divorce was today grant
ed by Justice Wright in Equity Court.
No. 2. to Henry Kopp, local hotel pro-
prietor. from Alice v. Kopp, who de-
serted her husband and sixteen-year- old
son for the stage. Testimony was to the
effect that she performed in burlesque
troupes as chorus girl"
Kopp tells In his testimony how he
went to the Lyceum Theater and was
shocked to see his own spouse in tights
appear before him. He told the court
that he tried to persuade her that 1T
was no place for lady" but that she
persisted in trying out her ''art" and
went to Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia the stagc-struck wife
was under the surveillance Of two detec-
tives and their testimony as to her
actions formed the basis for the divorce
action.
The husband gave testimony to the
effect that once he traced his wife to
Kentucky and found her living as the
wife of baseball player. He took with
him a letter of introduction from Major
Sylvester to the chief of police of
Louisville and had no difficulty in In
ducing his runaway wife to return
home, he testified.
Attorney s. McComas Hawken repre-
scented Kopp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Worthless Check
Charge Postponed

That he attempted to secure goods
valued at $120 with a worthless check
tor $3.50 was charged against Bernard
~ Mahdney IN United States branch OF
Police Court today. The case Is contin-
ued until Wednesday for hearing.
It is alleged that Mahoney presented
q check for $3.50, drawn on the Riggs
National Bank, in the jewelry store OF
julius Sellinger, on F street. Attempt
ing to defraud the jeweler by means of
false pretences Is the specific charge.
1t Is alleged that prior to presenting
the check Mahoney had selected $12O
worth Of jewelry. The alleged forthless
check bore signature Joseph 1. We'll
ler,'' a real estate broker.
Mahoney. 1t is said. had several blank
checks on the Riggs National Bank
when ne was arrested at the Sellinger
store by Detectives Howes and Simpson.
OF the First precinct. The case Is con-
tinued to give opportunity to the police
and Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given to make further investiga-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
R|CHESON BETTER
. AND WILL Be ABLE
T0APP[AR IN COURT
Stronger Than Any Time
/. Since His Attempt at
\ Suicide.

BOSTON. Dec. 23.--The Rev Clarence
v. T. Richeson, accused of the murder
Of Avis Linneil. was stronger today
than he has been since he nearly caused
his own death by mutilating himself in
his cell at Charles street jail.
Dr. Howard A. Lothrop, who is in
constant attendance on Richeson, said
the prisoner would certainly be able to
80 into court for trial on january liz.
Shortly after 10 o'clock today a large
bunch OF American Beauty roses was
taken into Charles street Jail and leS
at Rev. c. v. T. Richeson's cell The
trusty who carried the flowers from the
jail door to the self-wounded pastor ac-
cused Of numbering Avis Linnell, said
the card of Miss Violet Edmands was
wired to the stems Miss Edmunds was
to have married Richeson October 81,
the day he was indicted for murder.
shortly after the flowers were taken
In, Franklin p. vose, of Cambridge,
called on Richeson to tell him he had
received permission to send him a real
Christmas dinner on Monday. Vose is
an old friend Of Richeson.
1t was learned today that since Rich
eson's self-mutilation, colored man
accused OF murder is acting as Richie
sons guard and remains In the cell
with him all the time.
At the district attorney'c office to-
day one OF the officials was asked what
chance the defense would have to OBJ
tain postponement.
Not chance in the world" said
the official
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Lighthouse Tender on
Way to New Orleans

The new $1,000 lighthouse tender Ca
mellia, built for the Bureau OF Light
houses, today is on it's way to New
Orleans. according to advices received
by the Department Of Commerce and
Labor.
The vessel is 116 feet long, with a
twenty-four foot beam. Twin screw.
triple expansion engines of 400-horse-
power. are used. It will be employed
principally on the waters Of Lake
Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain, and Mis-
sissippi sound.
The contract was let by the bureau on
November %, 1903. Upon its completion
it was taken to Tompkinsville, N. r.,
where an outfit was placed on board.
1t left that place yesterday for New
Orleans. The captain y Harold A.
Meligren; Thomas Fowler. engineer
George w, Simons, first officer, and
w. L. Idstrom. second assistant en-
gtneer. ..-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
WOOL MEN OPPOSE
DEMOCRATIC PLAN
OF REVISING TARIFF
Desire Flat Rate Instead of
AID Valorem Duty, Says
Mondell.

Representative Mondell of Wyom-
ing, who comes from the wool pro-
ducing section of the West. was at
the white House today to discuss the
proposed legislation revising sched-
ule X. ~ SKI
The westerner Is strongly in favor
of the fiat rate duty on wool importa-
tions. He says that specific duties
are In the interest Of more people
than is the ad valorem program de-
manded by the Democratic members
Of the House Ways and Means Com
II am strongly in favor Of the fiat
rate policy for the new wool sched-
ule rather than the policy advocated
by Chairman Underwood. He wants
the ad valorem basis to govern. but
the Western wool growers can DEM
onstrate the injustice OF such a propo-
"For Instance" continued the wy
oming Congressman, III wool prices
are high the people suffer under an
I'D valorem duty, II the wool prices
are low, then the. growers suffer.
There IL no Justice in such system.
1T Is far better in our Judgment
to have a fiat, specific rate Of duty.
This could not always be the same,
because conditions in the trade would
vary, but 1t would come nearer CIV
Ing all interests a fair show than
the Democratic plan" r.r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
New Turn Is Given
To Kimmel Mystery

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Dec. 23.-John B.
Swinney. a New Mexico rancher. who
swears he saw George A. Kfmmel
killed in the oregon forests. has iden-
tined a picture Of A. ]. White, a one
time convict, who is said to be posing
as the real Kimmel, as that Of a
convict with whom Swinney served
time in the Missouri penitentiary in
1889.
1t was the closing sensation of sew
eral in Swinney's testimony before F,
A. Bacon, attorney for the Kimmei
family, Tho o, hope e Rroys Kimmel is
Kimmers life.
A test was made by John F. Green.
one of the lawyers. to discredit Swim
ney's story Of the finding of hidden
treasure. Swinney had testified that
the 200 twenty-dollar gold pieces
found by him and his companions
were in two gallon fruit Jars
and that each Jar was a little more
Green took . half gallon glass jar to
2 bank and 400 twenty dollar gold
less than one.third full.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Wholesale Produce Market

Eggs-Nearby. fresh. 2sa3Cc per doz.
Cheese-New York, new, 17a1Sc per Id. !:
l5a1c per Id.
Butter-Best. print, 3sha4oc per h.: tub. IS
15a16c per Id.
Live Poultry-Hens lie per h.; chick
ems iihiec' snai. izalSe per 40: ssse
plucked. salOc per lb. unplucked, lOa12c per
ID: ducks. 12a14c per Ib.; keats. young la
Ac per h.. DID, l0al2c per ID.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys. 16alsc per ID. |;
chickens. l2al4c per h.; hens, l0al2c per ID, /:
capons, large, 1Sa2Oc per h.; ducks. l4a16o
per h.: geese. 12al4c.
Green Goods-Oranges. Florida, 3.00a3 so
per box; grapefruit. IS. 5oa. $50 per box; apples.
$2.6oa3.5 30 per bbl.; potatoes. $3.50 sack; cell
cry. fancy. y per doz.; elephants. s2.25 per
bbl.; lima beans. 2Oa25c pit; carrots. Soc per
6a sket; onions, s2.25 sack; sweet potatoes,
berries. Sis per box; 500 per Dbl. w
Live Stock-Calves. prime. 7lkaSc per ID. {;
medium, 7a7hc per h.: common, &c per ID. /;
old sheep, So, 0oa3.50 per cwt.; lambs. prime,
5a5lac per H.. medium. SC per ib.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Particularly the Ladies

No. only pleasant and reireshns 10
hetaste. but gently cleansing andsweet.
enins to the system, Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA Is particularly adapted
to ladies and children. aid beneficial N
allcases inwhicha wholesome. strength
enins and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times
and dispels colds. headaches and the
pains caused by Indigestion and const-
patton 50 promptly and effectively that
i is the one perfect family laxative
which gives satisfaction to all and 10
recommended by millions Of families
who have used It and who have per
sonal knowledge Of its excellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however.
has led unscrupulous dealers to Offer
limitations which act unsatisfacsorly.
Therefore. when buying. to get its
beneficial effects. always note tn. full
name Of the Company-CaGfomia Fig
Syrup Co.-plainly printed on the
front Of every package Of the gen
uine Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading drussists.
Price 50 cents per bottle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Protest the Renewal
of Saloon License

Protest against the continuance Of the
liquor license Of Anna B. Geiger, who
conducts a saloon and rooming house at
102 Indiana avenue northwest, signed by
property holders in the neighborhood,
and supported by the Anti-Saloon
League, is in the hands of the Excise
Board and has been promised an early
hearing.
Described as unnecessary and objec-
tionable the protest asks that the board
discontinue the license. The house and
saloon are adjacent and have been, &C
cording to reports, raided a number OF
times.
Further claim by the league for the
discontinuance Of the license is the ad-
verse report Of the police. which 1t ID
understood will fully bear out the pro-
test. Some thirty propertyholders in
the vicinity Of the houses have signi-
fled their intention Of going before the
board.
Attention was called to the house in
the general action Of the Anti-Salooor
League last year, but no action was
taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
SMITH IDENTIFIED,
CASE GOES TO THE
GRAND JURY soon
Evidence Against Benefits
Alleged Assailant Pre-
scented Next Week.

Evidence against James Smith In con-
nection with the murderous assault on
Morris Bennett. on November 20, will be
presented 10 the grand jury next week.
Bennett having positively identified the
suspect as his assailant.
The Identification was made at Cas-
ualty Hospital yesterday afternoon, the
latter having unexpectedly recovered
consciousness. Present when Smith was
pointed out as the man who assaulted
the grocer were Assistant Prosecutor
Harvey Given, Detectives Grant and
Smith and stenographer.
"Who was II struck you with the
Ratchet on the back of the head?"
asked Detective Smith.
smith, that man there" replied Ben
nett, pointing at Smith, who had been
taken to the hospital.
Bennett said Smith had come to him
on the night of November -, and
asked him II he would take him 70
also. some tools belonging to him, to
Ninth and d streets northwest. He
said he promised to do SO, and ac-
cordingly Smith appeared at his
Becoming Impatient over the delay
in starting, Smith told Bennett. ac-
cording to the latter. he would walk
on ahead. Bennett said he followed
Smith, and overlook him near Sixty
first and c streets, and a few min
utes afterwards was struck on the
back Of the head. He said he remem-
bered only the one blow, but was
positive Smith was the man who hit
him.
The District Attorneys office feels
confident now of convicting Smith
Of the assault on Bennett. All the
witnesses in the case will be sub
poenaed for next week, and there IL
q possibility Bennett may be able to
testify the latter part Of the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Pre1ate Faces Cell
And Ten-Year Exile

LISBON. Dec. 2.-The government has
decided to prosecute Mgr. Anthony
Mendes Bello. Patriarch OF Lisbon. on
a charge Of conspiring against the re-
public. 1t is considered certain that II
the prelate Is convicted he will be SEN
fenced to the maximum Of six years
imprisonment and ten years deporta-
ton to Africa.
Mgr. Bello frequently has been SON.
sidered a likely appointee to the cardin-
alate. and just prior to the last con-
sistory, when Pope Plus created nine
teen new members Of the Sacred Col
lege, the identity Of one Of them was
kept secret.
In best Informed quarters in Rome,
however, It was believed that Mgr.
Bello was the recipient and that his
name was withheld from the public
only because OF the strained relations
between Portugal and tho church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Bankers Statement
Shows Gain in Deposits

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes:
Excess cash reserve, decrease, s., 924,0 $50.
Loans, increase, SIS, $4,000.
Specie, increase, $3,742.0O0.
Legal-tenders, decrease, $4,000.
Deposits, increase, SOS, 900.
Circulation, decrease, sec, 900.
Total loans, 81, 1851, 092,0O
The surplus of the banks is $2,6 800,
as compared with SO, 500, 900 a year ago
adm $40, $751; 1915, two years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Sheppard Seeks Law
To Punish SlaSherS

Congressman Morris Sheppard Of
Texas, chairman Of the House Commit
tee on Public Buildings and Grounds,
Is trying to find out II there Is any law
fer the punishm ant Of such acts Of
Vandalism as the one that n'ntilated the
Lake Erie" II he flnds there is none,
he win present bill to apply to all
public buildings
For the purose Of protecting the pic
lures that hang within easy reach of
sightseers, Superintendent Elliott
Woods, Of the Capitol. several months
sgc ordered pictures that hang in easy
reach Of the public to be glazed. Some
have already been 50 treated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Sees Taft About
Keystone Politics

George H. Earle, jr., the defeated
candidate for mayor of Philadelphia.
told the President, in his conference at
the White House last night, what. in
his judgment, was necessary to keep
the State in the Republican column.
This fact was stated at the Executive
offices today. but just what Mr.. Earle's
plans are were not dIvulged.
It became known that Mr.. Earle's
visit had been arranged ny former At
torney Geenral Wayne MacVeagh. Of
Pennsylvania. Mr.. MacVeagh Is appar-
entity Interested in Republican success
next year In that State, In spite Of the
fact that he sat in the Cabinet of a
Democratic President.
Mr.. Earle was with the President :or
half an hour. They talked privately
about Pennsylvania politics, particularly
about the political conditions in Phila-
delphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Commissioners Urge
Passage of Water Bill

Stating that It would result in marked
economy in administration and opera
ton charges. and would be clearly IN
the interest of good government, the
Commissioners sent to Congress yester-
day report urging the adoption Of the
bill introduced by Congressman Ben
johnson Of Kentucky to transfer juris-
diction Of the Washington aqueduct and
filtration plant from the War Depart
ment to the Commissioners of the Dis
trict.
If the transfer is made the water
system will be placed under the En-
gineer Commissioner and two Assistant
Engineer Commissioners. The bill pro-
vides that there shall be no cost for
the water supplied buildings owned by
the United States Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Investigators
Report Soon Ready

The report Of the Moss committee on
the investigation of the charges against
DR.. Wiley and into the conduct of the
administration of the pure food law.
will be ready soon after the holiday
recess.
The subcommittee. consisting of
Messrs. Moss, Floyd of Arkansas. and
Sloan of Nebraska, has drafted
report.
II consists Of twenty-nine typewriter
pages, and Is said to recommend the
abolition Of the Remsen board and that
DIR. Wiley be given more latitude In
the enforcement of tho pure food law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Run Over by Wagons
And Badly Injured

Run over by two wagons in the H
street viaduct. J. w. Mothershead, fifty
years old. Of sos H street northeast. is
In the Casualty Hospital today. suffer-
ing from compound fracture of the
left leg and numerous bruises about the
body. The physicians say he will re-
cover.
Mothershead was crossing the street
yesterday afternoon when he stumbled
and fell in front Of milk wagon be-
ing to j. J. Bowles. The wheels
passed over his leg. Before he could
get out Of the way second wagon,
the property Of 8. A. Reeves, ran over
him. He was unconscious when picked
up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23

ing. used the ointment he gave me
and without any RELIEF at all. Then
wrote for q book on Cuticura, and pur.
chased some Cuticura Soap and Oint-
direction in the Cuticura Booklet, and
entirely cured. Now she s three years
and four months, and she has never
besn troubled with eczema since she
WAS cured by the Cuticura So9p and
Cuticurs Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Freeman Craver. 311 Lewis st., SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, May 9, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
have tried tho usual remedies and found
them wanting. and who have lost faith
IN everything, Z liberal sample Of each,
with sap. book on the skin, viii be sent
post-frse, ON application to Potter Drug
3 Chem. Corp, Dept. IA, Boston. Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Accused of Beating
And Robbing Woman

Accused Of attacking his landlady,
Mary Devereux. with stick and rob-
bling her Of s13.75. George L. Janney,
colorcd. was arrested today by police Of
the Ninth precinct on a charge of rob-
berry. He was brought to headquarters
and photographed. and Christmas MORN
Ing he will be arraigled In the Police
Court. .... -. -
The Devereux woman keeps a board
ing house for colored people at 2Oo1
Gales street northeast. She was walk
ing In Benning road last night. when,
II II alleged, Janney attacked her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Officials Hold Up
Presents for Car

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. "a
Through a blunder of over Jealous
customs agents at Kiakhta, the Cars
Christmas stocking will probably be
shy several costly gifts to have been
presented bv Monaghan princes, who
are here to pay their respects to
Nicholas.
The presents were held up on &C
count of non-payment of duty, and
although they have been released by
imperial customs officials, they will
hardly reach the capital In time for
Christmas. rv,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Army of Austria
More Democratic

VIENNA. Dec. 23.-Democracy Is be-
coming more and more apparent in the
army of Austria-Hungary. the most
aristocratic country in Europe. As COM
manders OF the sixteen Army Corps.
there are at present seven so-called
"citizen" generals, who are not of noble
birth and have no title: five members
of the military nobility" raised to
that through service and merit and only
four aristocrats. The influence of Arch
duke Ferdinand, heir to the throne. has
been toward the selection of officers for
their merit and military ability.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Drivers Helper Hurt
When Car Hits Wagon

Do Charles Stewart, q helper on a de-
livery wagon OF Woodward & Lothrop.
was injured about the head last even
ing. when the wagon was struck by an
eastbound Capital Traction car at Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east
Stewart was standing on the rear
step of the wagon when the crash came
and was thrown to the pavement. He
was taken to the Casualty Hospital,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Death Confirmed.

Official confirmation, has reached the
State Department of the death Of Presi-
dent Estrada of Ecuador. The American
Consul at Guayaquil reported the fact
TO the department this afternoon, say
ing chat Estrada had died naturally
from an old malady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Congressman's Wish
For Taft Is Unique

Congressman slayden, of Texas.
called at the White House today to
exchange the compliments of the season
with the President. and his wish for
the Executive was easily the most
unique yet to be offered.
"Mr. President" said the Southern
Democrat. 1T wish for you the first
place in the convention and the second
place in the election
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Tribute to New York.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Dec 23.-Proi
Hiram Bingham, who has returned
with q party Of Yale professors from
an exploration expedition to South
America, said their most thrilling ex-
perience was crossing New York in q
taxicab.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
After MANY Years.

BALTIMORE, Dec. pr. 8. Schmidt
twenty years ago wrote a proposal to
Miss Augusta Jacobs. The other day
he found II in his trunk, though he
i tnSu up Miss JACOBS and married here ere
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Rites for E. S. Parker.

Funeral services for Edmund S.
Parker, son of Mr.. and Mrs e. South
ard Parker, of Washington, were held
at the sons home in Miffintown, Pa,
this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23

nef lace, neck ana
back. When she first
came down with II, 10
oaIne in little watery-
like testers under her
eyes, and on her chin,
then. after q few days
IL would dry down in
scaly, white scabs. In
tho daytime she YVES
quite worrysome and
would dig and scratch
her face nearly all the
time.
II consulted our
physician and found
she was suffering from
eczema, which he said
carna from her teeth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Radium Lost.

PARIS. Dec. IA messenger boy has
reported to the police the loss of a tube
containing 5000 worth of radium, which
he says burned hole in his pocket and
fell to the sidewalk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Charged With Theft.

Charged with stealing three neckties
from Woodward & Lothrop's store,
Roger Stokes Is held until December
28 for trial in United States branch of
Police Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Barkeep Bankrupt.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-James e. Mil
Ter. a bartender living at the Y. NJ
c. A, has fled a petition In bank
ruptcy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
ECZEMA CAME
FROM TEETH|NG
Watery Testers Dried In Scabs.
Would Dig and Scratch Her Face.
Used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment and Was Cured.

when my .little girl was about eight
months old, she was taken with very
irritating breaking out, which came on
New-York tribune., 1911-11-29
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

Boston. Nov. 2s.-A drop IN staple territory
and fairly active demand for nearby feeces are
the features Of the wool market. Prices Still
hold firm and slightly in favor of the seller.
Medium grades of fleece find a ready sale. while
d fair amount Of tWelve-mCnths Texas is NOV
INK Pulled wool is quiet Leading domestic
quotations.
Ohio and Pennsylvania feeces-DeIaine washed.
g003lc. XX 2Sc. fne ehantable %
423.. = blood comhing, - Q2Gc. A 25Q
g5lsc. is 21c. delaine. unwashed. 25c. Zine. DC.
Michigan Wisconsin New York-Fine ua-
washed zoe. delaine 23c. p blood 24i4c. Ken
lucky. Indiana and Missouri. @s blood. pc; .,
-4c.
secured basis-TeXas. Fine % s months 4JW
&c. - months. 52Q13c. fall. 43044c. call
forria. Northern 4e05Oe, middle county, 46q47c,
southern. 45T4tc. fall free 4OQ42c. oregon
Eastern $50 f. staple -5Gj6c. clothing. SOC, val
iev SO j. 4G447c Territory. Fine staple SOC
ane medium. 5s0J9c. fine clothing jlg53c. fine
medium. 4s4JOc 2 blood comting 55gJ6c,
Pulled Extra. 50q51c; fae a. 1880; A
suueIs. tIl4lc-