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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

occur Immediately after the election fol-
lowing the adoption OF this amendment.
the Congress then I'm existence expirins
on the second Tuesday Of January after
the election. Thenceforward there will
be no short session as the term is now
understood. Each Coneress will convene
on the second Tuesday In January fol-
lowing the election. and each session will
continue until the conclusion of business,
whenever that may occur. Thus the
newly elected House and Senate will can
vass the presidential vote instead of the
expiring Congress as under the present
system. and in the event of deadlock
in the electoral COLLEGE the newly elected
House will elect the. President. This pro-
vision meets the argument SO ofte0 raised
that under the Constitution as at presen
framed it is possible for the clearly ex-
pressed will Of the people as to the presi-
dency to be thwarted by a choice by a
House Of Representatives controlled by a
rejected party.
There being no short session, Congress
will not expire by limitation at the time
of the Inauguration of the President. The
induction of the chief executive into Of
flee will occur as an incident of the ses-
sion and will not mark the close of one
con res sional regime and the beginning
of another. There will be no interruption
to the business Of Congress save for the
day of the Inauguration. For the last
four months Of his term the retirins
President will work with newly elected
Congress. possibly of a different party.
This feature may arouse some opposit on
to the resolution as now drawn, but 1t is
urged that this objection is Offset by the
advantage of vesting the legislative
power Immediately in the newly elected
Congress and not waiting thirteen months
as at present except in the case Of an ex-
traordina-y session, and not retaining a
discredited party in legislative power for
third of year after the election.
The change of the Inaugural ton date is
or course recognized as desirable. No
substantial argument has ever been
raised against 1t. and certainly no more
convincing object lesson of it's necessity
could be desired than the Inauguration of
President Taft in a blizzard which cost
an unknown number of lives. BY con-
Quoting the inauguration on the last
Thursday in April clemency of weather
is assured, and the thousands who come
to Washington from all parts of the
country to witness the ceremony will be
safety. For this reason alone
the constitutional amendment should be
promptly adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Passing of the Fire Horse.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Within a period of five years New York
city will probably have become unique
among the large municipalities of the
world in having a fire department ma lie
up entirely of motor vehicles Other
cities Of smaller size have advanced con,
fact, many fire departments in the cas-;
and west are today practically without
horses. But 1t has remained for New
York city among the great cities of the
world to embark definitely upon plan
which means the entire abolition of the
horse within definitely fixed period o.
time.
The cost of revolutionizing the fire e
nartment as it has never been revoluti On
lied before IL has been determined b. tine
experts now working on the plan. will b.
upward of $5.00O,OOO, Today the city OF
New York has already spent about $50,
600 on motor vehicles, ranging ali III
way from light gasoline buggies for its
chief officers to the big pumping engine
that cost $1,000. This year it is prep ae
to spend $1O0, 900 for new appar atus an
almost the entire amount is 20 be pat
into vehicles that mean the dIscardine
of the horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

has not lamented the extravagances OF
the debates in the open convention. with
the heat moving every flamboyant wind
TANNER to speech?
1t might be too much to expect change
as to the circus features Of such meet
,nrs. They, too, militia against calm
thought and judicial action. The stunts o,
the delegates, the responsive stunts Of the
galleries, the blare of braes bands. the
narading around the hall of state delega.
lions whooping it up for local favorites
cause confusion and throw a convention
off center.
But somehow-and the fact Is widely
recogn;zed-the American people like theil
politics. and some other things. with hull
labaloo. Many men OF many voices. and
all with strong lungs. The western hur-
rah s sturdy and compelling. The rebel
yell" is infectious and ear-splitting. Even
the New Englander. who Is little more
self-contained than his western or south
ern brother. has his moments of hilarity
and at convention times becomes a husk,
boomer He. too. can lose his head and
cut strange capers.
But IL we must have hullabaloo, let us
have it under favorable weather condi-
tons Let the season be selected with that
in part in view. May Is a good month
The flowers are opening. the trees put
ting out. the nights are cool. and the
DAYS pleasant. No city Is too hot then.
No committee room need be stuffy. No
convention hall would be sitting. A
weeks work nominating a candidate and
writing a platform at that time would be
exhjlarating for men trained in the art
of saving the country. and for newspaper
writers trained In the art Of report ng
such proceedings. Give us the merry month
Of May for the merriest of our political
laborS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Beautiful Snow.

Oh, who's afraid Of lions that are roaring
for your life?
Who's afraid of armies that are challeng
ing to strife?
We are defiant toward all things that
walk or swim or fly
Provided that they're visible unto the
naked eye.
Here's to the snow pile
Waiting for the sun
Twill be a lovely residence
For microbes when it's done.
Those enemies are ficrcest whom. alas
we never see,
Much smaller than q needle point anG
lievelier than a flea!
The foemen who salute you in objurga.
tory terms
Can't stir up CONSERVATION like those mis-
cradle germs.
Hail to the snow pile;
What a number great
OF sick-leave applications there
Left to incubate!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Cuba.

There is strong feeling in this coun-
try that another Intervention in Cuban
affairs will mean permanent American
occupation of the island. For that rea-
son the great majority of our people do
not desire the step taken. and will in
dorse every reasonable effort made by
the President to avoid it. We already
have difficulties enough. Cuba is not
large as respects either area or popuIa-
ton. and we could manage the problem
OF complete control: but there are fea-
lures not at all desirable which would
still further complicate our own already
sufficiently complicated situation. It
would be much better for Cuba and for
ourselves for her to continue under her
own flag. and strive to be the architect of
her own fortunes.
The trouble, as reported here, has
points not difficult of appraisement in
everyday human nature. 1t cannot be a
source Of satisfaction for men who fought
to free Cuba to see men holding office
under the Cuban government who fought
against the movement to free the island
One may hear the echo Of our own old
cry, Put none but Americans on guard"
And then we treat at this day in our
civil service with extra consideration
men who fought for the preservation of
the Union.
Likewise Is 1t difficult matter to cut
politics entirely out Of army and navy
circles. With US there is no political or
ganization or purpose in these circles, but
soldiers and sailors have their politics the
same as civilians. and vote their convic-
cvx-3th h4c S<n<; III
Cubans seem to have gone beyond this,
and to be harboring political deals and
purposes under their uniforms.
But as respects both matters-the pres
ence In civil office Of men who fought for
Spain. and the right Of soldiers to interest
themselves in civil government-the law
is the law. and while remaining on the
books must be enforced. If it offends
public sentiment it can be repealed by an
appeal to the ballot. It cannot justify
threats of revolution; and used in that
way. even for the time successfully, only
injury to Cuba can result.
President McKinley's proposition when
we went to war with Spain was that we
could not longer endure turmoil at our
very door. Conditions in Cuba were al
ways unsettled. and when. as often hap
pened, armed revolt against authority &C.
CURED, the strife had serious and unde-
sirable connections In this country. So,
to put a stop to 1t all, we took the side
Of Cuba. and the Spanish flag came down.
Today it is even more important than
then that law and order prevail in Cuba
AS the Panama canal nears completion
our interests and obligations in that
0ua rter OF the world increase and when
business through the canal begins VIC
shall want everything on the way to the
Atlantic gateway in as good condition
for us as possible. And Cuba is an i'm
portant spot on the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

The District of Columbia might substi-
tute for ordinary school facilities the priv
ilege Of having the school children permit
ted to gather wisdom by being present at
sessions of Congress when local affairs
are under discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

grin order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office, but simply to THE STAR. or 30
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Slippery and blockaded streets consti-
tute a great hindrance to the work of the
letter carriers. Perhaps Mr. Hitchcock
may be persuaded to go even further and
advocate allowing the Post Office Depart
ment to take charge Of winter street
cleaning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Cuba will recall that the activities of
the United States in its behalf were for
the purpose Of establishing peace and
not to lay the foundation for a new
brand of discord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

The position of campaign manager is
one to which the late Mark Hanna lent
such distinction that some Of the cap
tains of industry may we'll regard 1t as
worthy of their ambitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

A new bird has been discovered near
Alaska Steps will possibly be taken
without delay to keep 1t from falling into
the clutches of poultry syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

There are times when the czar must
wish that he had in his own cabinet
men with as much moral backbone as
Morgan Shuster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Having observed frost on Mars, Prof
Lowell should look more closely and see
IL he cannot discover an ice carnival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Mr.. Taft not only confesses that he is
mot a politician" but frankly refuses to
take a night school course with a view
to becoming one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

That interview with the Stanley COM
nittee will doubtless be cherished In An
drew Carnegie's memory as one of the
most pleasant little chats he ever had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Society Is inclined to adopt some very
freakish styles of dancing. Perhaps,
after ell, the hobble skirt ought to have
been encouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Can't Be Done

From the Detroit Free Press.
Speaking of hazai dous occupations
how about that of trying to quote an
inter, lew with T. r. correctly and &c his
satisfaction?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Mr. Woodrow Wilson is evidently con-
WINGED that too many contributing editors
may spoil the boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Father" said the inquisitive boy,
what Is genius?'
Z "A genius, my son, is a man who gets
a whole lot of advertising without being
able to do any profitable business with it. ;"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Mean Temperature.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
When the weather man speaks Of NEAR
daily temperature he does not use
smean" in the usual sense, but he might
as well. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

Outdoor life in Washington has been
looking like one long Inauguration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Classic Enjoyment.

l never read old Shakespeare's stuff.
His plays, / never quote 'em.
/ find that it is fun enough
To argue bout who wrote EN-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Where's Wilson Now2
From the Chicago News

From the Chicago NEWS.
Live democrats want TO know where
Woodrow Wilson stands today, moi
where lie stood some years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
Definition.

What is your idea Of a trust?"
a trust" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax, 81
a secret society whose object is to max
money and whose initiation fee is 81
large that very few people can afford t
join it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Put to the Proof.

There's always room at the top" said
the hopeful dreamer.
Yes" replied his wife; "and that re-
minds me that it would be good idea
for you to go right up and shovel the
snow off the roof"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

'sDe world owes you lNin," said
Uncle Eben; but yous liable to have to
GO after de world VIII hoe or an AK to
make it give up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17

What the world calls a great man Is
usually one who has suffered SO strangely
that historic science considers it worth
while to hold an autopsy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17
The Evening Star Newspaper conpa.y

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-17


5 The Great Miss Driver, Anthony
: Hope.
{ Helena's Path, Anthony Hope.
I, Patience of John Morland, Mary
!, Dillon.
7 The Leader. Mary Dillon.
Wally Wanderoon, joel Chandler
j, Harris.
!, Blaze Derringer, Eugene P.
/ Lyle. jr.
In High Places, Dolores Bacon.
!, The Half Moon, Hueffer.
], Viper Of Milan, Marjorie Brown.
8 The Master Of Stair, Marjorie
!. Brown.
i, The Sisters, Dearmer.
3 BY Wild Waves Tossed, Capt. Jack
: Brand.
Personal Conduct Of Belinda,
/, Brainard.
& Concerning Belinda, Brainard
7 Letters Of a Japanese Schoolboy,
Wallace Irwin.
4 John o. Jamestown. Vaughan
s Kester, author of Prodigal Judge.
p Carmichael, Amison North.
I The Landlubbers, Gertrude King.
3 Salvador, Percival Gibbon.
: The First Clarion. Hamilton.
/ Tinker Two. Jepson.
|, Just for Two, Mary Stewart
= Cutting.
!, The Immortal Moment, May Sin
!, clair.
; The Leopard and the Lily. Bowen.
Z The Web, Frederick Trevor Hill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

Union Station Methodist church,
Rev w. Asbury Christian, ID. d. pas
tor. Preaching by the pastor at ii
A. NJ. and p. II.
st. James Methodist church--Rev.
s. j. Battin. pastor, viii have for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

Laurel Street Methodist church
The pastor Rev J. M. Rowland. will
aehrc etaoin shrdlu cmfwyp mfwyp
preach at II A. NJ. Subject. Cove
tousness." The ladies OF the Home
Mission society will have charge of
the service at p. NJ. A very in
teresting program has been arranged.
Young peoples meeting at 7:15.
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PAY
CITY TAXES
ROOM ie7, CITY HALL.

ROOM fe7, CITY HALL.
Nichipond, va. Dec. j. 1919.
The last f.l'f OF city taxes, real estate
aud personal. for 1912. are due in
December and should be paid at this
ufiicp.
every male, twenty one years OF
aae. anu every person keeping house
az doing business la the city il as.
s,ssod for personal taxes Those who
haye not paid any city taxes during
the year are urged to call ard settle
50 as To avoid being posted as de-
linauents
Five per cent Will he added to last
half II not paid on or before Decem-
Der Sist.
Interest AZ six per cent also at
tach,s 20 all bills as soon as reported
delinquent
Particular attention IL called TO the
above us under the city ordinance
there can he no avoidance OF the
penalty, ~
Grading. paving and sewer connec.
tioa bills are also due and payable
Five per cent penalty will be added
10 all 1919 grading, paving and sewer
connection bills not paid by. January
81. 1918
Washington Ward taxes, etc. mus,
he paid at the office OF Deputy Cot
leetor. Tenth and Hull streets
H. L. HULCE.
City CclfSosor,
CITY Of Richmond.
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SOUTHERN TO BUILD
DEPOT AT CHATHAM

Especial To The Richmond yirginian.
w ASiINGTON, Dec. 6---The
southern railway company announces
that work is now in progress on the
construction OF a new combination
freight and passenger depot and other
improvements, including the erection
of "a new 100000 gallon capacity
water tank Mt Chatham, Va.
The new building will have COM
modioas white and negro waiting
rooms, with ticket office, baggage
room, freight office and freight room,
the entire building to be thirty feet
by lei feet over all. Contract for
the work mas been awarded to the
Ellict Building company. OF Hickory,
n
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SEALED PROPOSALS

Office of
Superintendent OF the city Gas Works
Richmond, Va, Dec 6, 1914
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office, Room Jos, first floor, City
Hall, until r. ~, December Is, 1919.
for furnishing, operating. repairing
and maintaining 1900, more or less,
tncandescent mantle street Nights, In
the city OF Richmond, Va, from
January /. 1918, for a term OF one. two
or three years respectively. Spec'fsca-
tions etc. may he seen at this office.
The successful bidder will be required
to execute a trust cotnnany's bond in
the sum Of s. o0a for the faithful per-
forfnance II the contract A certified
check for Sa5u drawn in favor of the
city treasure. must accompany each
bid.
Proposals must be sealed and mark
ed "Pruposal for street Lighting" and
addressed to the undersigned. The
Committee on Light reserve the right
to reject any and all bids and to award
the contract. subject to approval OF
City Council.
W. r. KNOWLES.
Superintendent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

The pastor, DR.. Ryland knight, will
preach al Calvary Baptist church sun
day at Ii A. NJ. and p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07
Office of the building Inspector.

Office of the Building Inspector.
Richmond Va. Dec B, 1919.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until Monday. December 2s,
1912 at p, NJ, for the erection and
completion OF a meat market" build
ing for the First Market tat Seven
teenth and Main streets) according to
plans and specifications as prepared by
Messrs. Carneal & Johnston. architects
Plans and specifications may be seen
and other information may be had
upon application to Messrs. carneai 4
Johnston. Room No 400 National HANK
OF Virginia Building. or at the office
OF tho Building Inspector. Room No.
S1s. city Hall
A certified check for 1850 must ac~
company all proposals, and bond of
not less than rs per cent OF the amount
OF the contract will be required of the
succe ssful bidder.
ny direction OF the Committee on
Markets no proposals viii he received
except from Richmond contractors
The Committee on Markets reserves
the right TO reject any and oil bids
offered.
- n. r. gECK.
BuildinG Inspector.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07
Norfolk and Western Railway.

ONLY ALI~RATL LINE TO NORFOLK. ~
Schedule in effect September 30. 1919.
Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond. for Mo-
folk: 800 A. NJ. 800 P. NJ. ATOP NJ.
For Lynchburg and the West:'6;l5 A. H., 1sS0
A. NJ. $50 p. NJ. $50 p. NJ. ssa
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: 'fi:<0 A. ~
'6:35 P. NJ, II .soPM NJ. From the West: '640A. ~,
AZ 10 p NJ bl 40 P. NJ, 's.o5 P. NJ. 's;00P. -.
'DaiIy. aDaiiv except Sunday. hsundav only.
W. b BEvIIL. W. C. SAUNDERS,
r T. NJ. Roanoke q. p A. RoauOka.A
c. H. BOSLEY. D. T. A. Richmond. W
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Richmond & Petersburg Electric ~;

Cars leave Manchester. seventh and Perry Stres<1
for Petersburg:
's T. g. 90 TO- II, ia A. NJ. 1. 2, g, 4. s, ssS.34
e, s. %, t0P.M.
Hoop. NJ. for Chester. 1900 midnight for pses<e
burg @8s
for Manchester; s:
;.Is. s.s5, .'7l5. '73s. s IS. s:s5, .lo;s5. 1IA
A. NJ. 1875 'i35 335, s;35. ASS. 5:3s. 6:3s. 1s3
$50, eS5, 'i0;+0, II; 40 r. M.
.Daiiy except Sunday and holidays s
Carries baggage and express. M
'sLimited except Sundays aud holidays.
All cars from Petersburg connect with cars ~
Richmond. Us
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Premier Carrier OF the South.
TRAINS LEA.E RICHMOND.

khAlNS LEA Il htA u AotOs
n. B.-Folowing schedule figures pabiishsd a1B
information and not guaranteed sSs;s99aaa
go A. M.--Daiiy--Local for Charlotte: DtsFk1
ana Raleigh. SSs$
i0Ss A. M--Daiiy--Iimited--F all pot11l
South. Drawing Room Buffet, Siespins Cosa t
Asheviie, N. C., SS ssS|
400 p. NIX Sunday. Local fos Durhsm - 1
intermediate stations ssss#@
eN0 r M--Daiiy--ror Dnnviie. Atlant1 - n
birmingham, with elsesric lighted Drawing -
Sleeping Car. IA SBa
lisp H. nailv--I Limited for al points ssdtaE8
Pullman ready 30 4 NJ
YORK RItER LINE. AsS4
4s3a r. Mr-Daily- II West Point, e0nnAe
for BALTIMORE Monday, Wednesday, and Friday VA
6snA M.--Ex. SUNDAY, md 1sis r. Mst-Aea4
Wednesday and Friday Local TO West Pcant. $
TRAINS ARRIVE RIt HMpNps
From sl,e south; easaA NJ, 80 A. III. - Hx fH'
and i :.5 r. NJ daily; III. 56 r, NJ. e1ospt 4n1
From Nest puirt as3v a. NJ. dalty. i3e 4S
Monday Wednesday snd Ffidss. - = y.
Sandas 8 . =. =. i. \. szSss I'M
eN7 Eask Main atreof EhoQW N44@
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

First Church of Christ. Scientists
Services at IL o'clock in the morn
ing Subject: God the Only Cause
and Creator
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07
COAL AND wooD.

If You Want the Hest Pine and Oak
wood let us supply you. also the best
Anthracite and Lump Splint Coal
clean and fun weight. Coal and wood
dry and under shelter. TYLER a
RYAN 1904 West Cary. Mad. 1879.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

Tonight at o'clock rescue gospel
meeting will be held in the Midnight
Mission, 1419 East Franklin street.
Drinking men especially welcome
Subject tonight. I'm the Ark-Christ
Onr Ark of Safety
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07

Mizpah Presbyterian church, High
land Park. Rev. VIM. E. Hutchinson,
minister. Services at II A. NJ. and :
+. Subject OF morning sermon;
The Prince of this World Cast out"
Evening sermon: THE Lessons of
Genesis" Special music.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-07


Rev. Faddoul Moghabghab. OF Ie-
hanon, Syria, author of The Shep-
herd Song on the Hill of Lebanon"
noted for his famous lecture on the
Twenty-third Psalm and other sub
jects OF the Far East. a speaker of
unusual force and attraetiveness, will
address the mems meeting at the Y.
81. c. A. building tomorrow, Sunday.
afternoon at $50 o'clock. His
theme will be The Syrian Guest. "
Dir. Moghabghab will speak In ma
tive costume, and the address will
be illustrated with the native shep-
herds rod and sling. etc. IT is said
Of him that In his hands the Scrip
tufes 1--we and glow, and one as
never before feels the reality of life
In the land Of Syria. The illustrated
song service will begin at $3.50, and
oil men are cordially invited to hear
this speaker from the Far East.
International Bible students con-
gregation meet at Smithdeafs hall,
Sunday. December sth. Bible study
at 1890 A. NJ. Preaching. P. M.
by Elder r. c. Brlstow. Subject.
justification and Conservation"