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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

G. Decker French. Davenport; first
vice president L. ]. Dickinson, Algo-
ma; second vice president, Charles NJ.
Wycoff. Sioux City; secretary-treasur-
er, H. Leslie Smith (reelected).
Licensed TO Wed.-The following are
the marriage licenses issued yesterday
in the district court: Ernest H. Wer-
ner, Moline, Elizabeth NJ. Rodtger,
Rock Island; Clarence c. Smith, Dav-
export, Louise Jansen, Davenport;
Charles Vaverka, Tama, Esther. Wha-
len. Tama.
Obituary Record.-A telegram yes,
terday morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Chambers of East Seventh street
brought the sad word of the death OF
Mr.. Chambers mother, Mrs. Janette
Chambers, at the home Of her son,
William F. Chambers, in Omaha, Neb
Mrs. Chambers suffered a stroke OF
paralysis. She was SO years of age at
the time OF her death. Although a res
ident OF Omaha for the past 40 years
Mrs. Chambers, with her husband, the
late Major William J. Chambers, pre-
viously for a number of years made
her home In Davenport Among those
left to mourn are three sons and two
daughters, Walter Chambers of this
city; William F. and Frank Chamber:
OF Omaha; Mrs. S. B. Jones of Ho
Springs, s. D.. and Mrs. John E. vii
bur of Omaha.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
SHERRARD

Harry Buckley and George Hallas
of Norris visited their parents from
Friday till Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Davis returned home
Wednesday from Moline and Rock Is
land, after five days visit with her
sister, Mrs. Frank Lundquist
There was a farewell party given
on Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ransom
Wednesday evening, who intend to
move to Mathersville soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alley and daughter,
Ada, went to Rock Island last Tues
day, but on account of the rain, they
had to remain over night as they were
in their automobile.
Mrs. Otis Tomlinson of Canada Wis
tied her aunt, Mrs. William Gibson,
last Friday.
John Smell moved from Cable to
Sherrard for the winter.
Miss Florence O'Mealia went to
Rock Island Saturday to attend the
funeral Of a cousin and also to visit
relatives and friends for a few days.
Mrs. Nels Nelson visited with her
friend, Mrs. John Olson, at Mathers-
vile, last Thursday
Mrs. John Mills returned to her
home in Rock Island Thursday, after
few days visit with relatives and
friends in Sherrard.
Buam Essex of Canton was In Sher-
rard on business one day last week.
Alexander Fred was in Monmouth on
business last Thursday.
Mrs. Ben lettering and sons visit
/ ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bran
| Essex, last week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lundquist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
MILAN

A surprise party was given in honor
OF Miss Maud Hull of Milan, by Wray
Mccoy of Rock Island at his home.
Everyone reported having had a very
fine time. In the middle of the af-
ternoon g delicious luncheon was
served. Those present we're the Misses
Maud Hull. Ruth Campbell, Dorothy
Hansen, Mildred Kerr, Elizabeth
Birkenmeyer, Margaret Kerr and
Messrs. Dale Smith, Noble, Kuehl,
Wray Mccoy. Edwin Rishell, Edwin
Smith, Fred Martin, Hurlbert Gulden-
zopf, William Nichols and Russell
Framing.
The Monday club met Monday ev-
ening at the home Of the Misses Flor
ence, Maud and Bernice Hull. The
evening was spent in tying a comfort
and in writing a chain letter to their
old leader, Mrs. F. /. Stevens, after
which some delicious refreshments
were served by the hostesses. Those
present at the regular meeting were
as follows: The Misses Ethyl Guild
enzopf, Ruth Campbell, Ruth Ruge,
Katherine White, Maud Hull, Adah
Martin. Bepice Hull, Alma Smith.
Irene Saulpaugh, Florence Hull and
Marie Milstead.
George Clark OF Bowling was a
Milan caller Tuesday.
Allie Carver of Presumption moved
his goods into the Dibbern property
on Grant street, and will make Milan
his future home.
Mr. and Mrs Israel Post were en-
tertained at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Ficks at O'Clock dinner Wed.
Eesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Post
expect to leave soon for trip 10 Plym
outh, Ind
Mrs. William Kale returned home
| from Rural, where she has been nurs
ing at the home of Milton Crabtree.
Little George Allies Of Sears is very
i'll at his home with brain fever.
Joseph WhiIhite has accepted tbs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
DAVENPORT

Walsh Company Gets Million Dollar
Contract-One Of the largest and most
important railroad contracts Of the
year in this section OF country has
Just been landed by the Walsh com
pany OF Davenport from the c., N. &
st. P. Railway company. The contract
just awarded the Walsh company calls
for the construction OF 81 miles of road
between Browns Station snd Oxford
in this state. The contract will re-
quire the removal OF 100000 yards OF
earth and rock. Work is 10 be started
at once and completed on or before
Sept. l, 1913. Employment will be
given to between 200 and 1,400 men.
The entire work will be under the per-
sonal supervision of Tom Walsh, pres
ident Of the company which secured
the contract
Will Erect Office and Tanks. - A
three-story Office building and con-
crete work for four additional grain
tanks are to be erected by the Con-
crete Engineering company for the
site occupied by the company on East
River street. The Office building will
be a three-story structure with dimen-
sions of 55x35 feet The four grain
tanks which are TO be erected will
have a base OF concrete II feet in
height above the ground surface
Above the concrete will be the steel
work which will rise about 30 feet in
height
Grove Held on Suspicion. - Pat
Groves presence in Davenport last
night caused his arrest on a charge of
vagrancy and will force him to remain
a prisoner in the county jail until a
complete investigation as to his
whereabouts during the past few days
can be made. II is thought that Grove
might be implicated in the holdup Of
the Milwaukee passenger train be-
tween Mystic and Ottumwa, which oc-
CURED last Monday night. Grove has
been lowering in this vicinity for sew
eral days past and from the descrip-
tion given OF the elder of the two men
who held up the train, Grove may find
himself forced TO prove an abb. II
will be necessary for some passengers
OF the train or a member of the train
crew to Identify Grove TO ascertain
whether or not he may be one Of the
robbers. In the meantime he will be
held in jail as a common vagrant.
o
Laid 10 Miles OF Sidewalk.-During
the season of 1912 over 10 miles OF
permanent cement sidewalks were laid
in Davenport at total cost Of S35,
934.50. over $4,000 in sidewalk i'm
provements was expended this season
and during the past two years the
northwestern district has received
about $4,000 in sidewalk work. There
were 1873 street and alley crossing:
laid during 1912, the cost being SO,
3s7.65. over 1000 feet OF intersec
tons were laid. costing S2,S1029. II
all there we're 6S4 permits issued fol
new walks in the city.
French Heads State Auto Club
Decker French, president OF the Dav
export Automobile club, was elected
president Of the state automobile as
sociation at the annual meeting in Wa
terloo which has Just closed The twt
days convention ended with the cleo
ton OF officers as follows: President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

gated sos, 1921, 079. The value of mer-
chandise exported was $75,432,948, ex-
ceeded only once, in December, 1911,
when the value was S77,609,156.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

New York-October was a record
month for imports at New York. The
value of merchandise imported aggre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

Lame back comes on suddenly and
is extremely painful. 1t is caused by
rheumatism of the muscles. Quick re-
lief is afforded by applying Chamber.
lain's liniment Sold by all druggists,
-(AdVertisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22
HAMLET

Misses Katherine Bopes, Mary Lee
and Lille Marsh went to Champaign
Wednesday of last week to visit Miss
IZora Lee.
Quite q number of the young people
attended the play given by the senior
class of the Reynolds high school Sat
urday night.
Ben Nicely spent Friday night in
New Boston.
Miss Emily Boyle left for Denver,
Col, Tuesday to visit Miss Rosa
Wolfe.
Miss Elda Crabs began teaching at
the Sugar Grove school, near Aledo,
Monday.
Mrs. Will Cook and son. John, Wis
tied with John Petrie and family of
New Windsor, Saturday night and
Sunday.
Miss Addie Boyles spent Wednes.
day with friends in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

French Heads State Auto Club
Decker French, president OF the Day
export Automobile club, was elected
president Of the state automobile as
sociation at the annual meeting in Wa
terioo which has just closed. The two
days convention ended with the cleo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-22

All the news all the time.-The Argus.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
BASEBALL RESULTS WEDNESDAY

At Baltimore: Baltimore Interna- tionaD 10; Princeton 2.
 At Lexington, Va: Virginia Military institute g: St. Johns of Annapolis S.
 At Annapolis: Navy 4; Colubia 0.
 At Washington: New York Nation als 6; Washington Americans 5.
 At Norfolk, Va; Norfolk Virginia league) 8; Newark Il.
 At spartanburg, s. C.: Toronton (1nternationaD 12: Spartanburg Gar olinal 6.
 At Petersburg, Va: New York Am orleans, second team, 8; Petersburg (Virginia) 9.
 At Richmond, Va: Boston Nation als 5; Richmond (VirEinia) 2.
 At St. Louis; St, Louis Americans 5; Nationals 1.
 At Louisville. Ky: Chicago Nation als 6; Louisville (Amer4can associa- tion) l.
 At Joplin, Co.,: Chicago Americans, second division. s; Omaha CWestern league) 3.
 At winston Salem, N. C.: Winston Salem c; New York Nationals s.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
MoHA BATTERED SMITH.
New Workers Seconds Threw Up the Sponge in Eighth to Save Their Man.

New York, April 3.-Bo'b Moha of Milwaukee battered Jim Smith Of New York 30 badly in 9 scheduled ten round bout at the National Sporting club here tonight that Smiths seconds threw up the sponge to save their man from 8 knockout in the eighth round.
 Smith weighed I'll pounds at the ringside and MOha 16S. In every round up to the eighth Moha toyed with his opponent and uppercut him heavily. In the fifth round Smith put hard right to the head, but Moha did not seem to mind it In the sixth and seventh Mo- ha drove Smith to the ropes. At the opening of the eighth Moha sent a hard left to the stomach putting Smith down for the count of nine, and when he got up Moha showered lefts and rights to the head and face until the sponge was thrown into the ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Going through the season with a championship record in the lightweight class In basketball, the Laurel Hills Of the Norwich r M. c. A have had a most successful year in their schedule of q games. to which there will be one more at least added when they play the old Mighty Five team here next Saturday night Of the 21 games play ed, the Laurel Hills have won IT and lost 4, a percentage of .810, which gives them fancy figure to show for their seasons work.
 As point scorers they have consid-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
clabhv Won on PoInts.

Sydney, Australia, April 3.-Jimmy Clabby, the American boxer, and Aus traliau Tniddleweight champion, today defeated AIehegan who holds the light weight championship. on points in a 20-round contest for the weteTweight championship, in lhe stadium here. AID BIB RESULTS fl, ... sbo
 At New York; Fortham s; Bow doin 3.
 At Washington; Georgetown {; Vermont 1.
 At Columbuia. s. C.: University of South Carolina IL; Pennsylvania State 7.
 At Chapel Hfll. N. C.: University of North Carolina Il; Amherst Ia.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

erably outplayed the teams to which they have been opposed, totalling 563 points to 353 for their opponents, and in their lost games the biggest margin that was recorded against them in any one game was 10 points. Taftville was the only team to beat them on their home floor, this by a score of B to IS, while the three other teams that took games from them were the Crystals of New London, Manual Training of New London, and the Grex club of Wiln- manttc. Each of these teams won on
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
COTTON,

New York, April s.-Cotton futures closed quiet, closing bids; April l0.&s. May loBs. June 1O.Bs; July 1o.Ss; August IO.s5, September 1o.67; October lo.7s; November 1875: De- cen1ber ioTs; January 1o.75; February 10.7G; March 10.g0.
 Spot 0losed quiet, tsn points lower; middnng uplands 10.sS; niddling gulf 11.Ie; sales, 50 bales,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
BIG SMOKE CHARGED
 WITH SMUGGLING
Jack Johnson Must Come Aoross with
 $e,60o or Stand Prosecution.

Chicago, April Slack Johnson. worlds champion pugilist, will be prosecuted by the United States gov ernment for smuggling unless the sum of $9,600 is paid as penalty, according to the government. for secretly bring ing a diamond necklace into this coun- try from Europe without paying duty.
 The treasury department charges he smuggel a diamond necklace valued at s6,GO0 into, this country when he re- turned from witnessing the corona tion processions Of King George at Iondon
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

56s
EIGHT CITIES IN NEW
 U. s. BASEBALL LEAGUE Seasen Will Open on May 11--No Co., Iumbian League This Year.

Chicago, April 3.-William c. Nei- sen, one of the promoters of the Co., lumbian Baseball league, announced tonight that organization would not take the field this year and that Chi cago will be represented in the United States league Neisen further said the United States league season would open May 1 and close on October l. 4 schedule of games would be forth coming in a few days, he said.
 "The United States league will be composed Of clubs in Chicago, Cleve- land, Cincinnati, Washington, Read ing, Pa, New York and Richmond, Va.," said Neisen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
MONEY

New York, April 9.--M0noy on cali steady; z 3-B94 per cent: ruling rate 2 S-4y last loan T-S; closing bid 7s; offered at 4.
 Time loans easy; sixty days 3 i-4D g 1-2 per cent, and ninety days 3 1903 S-4 per cent; six months ] s-A per cent
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
OLSEN NAP CAPTAIN.
Manager Davis Announces 1912 Leader of Cleveland Team,

Cleveland, April 3-Iyan Olsen, short stop, will be captain of the Cleveland team of the American league this sea- son. Announcement of this was made by Manager Davis at New Orleans to- day. It had been thought that Lajole would be captain. Olsen played with Cleveland last year, having come from the Portland team of the Pacific Coast league.
 Davis announced the release of Swim dell, pitcher; Barr, first base and Hen drix, third base. to the New Orleans team of the Southern league
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

yards soccer team had little difficulty in winning from Cornell today, to 0. The visitors were on the defensive at all times. Play was hempered by a gale of wind. It was the first vic tory of the season for the Harvard team
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
carpentler pefeated eunth.r.

Paris, April S.-Geoges CarDentiel, the French middleweight, tonight de- feated the Australian negro, George Gnther, on points. The fight lasted 90 rounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Indianapolis April 3,-The New York Americans and the Indianapolis American association team played in nid-season form today and the former won, to 3. after twelve innings. Chase hit for a home run in the 12th but was called out for cutting first
 and two runs ahead of him did not count The Yankees manager was sent from the grounds for protesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Motorcycle and aeropians races were recently staged at Moncr4ef Park, Jacksonville, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Vita Jr., Wins Southern championsalU

St. Augustine, Fla, April 8.-The motor boat, Vita IT,, of New York, won the first event and The Diana of Jacizsouville the second event. in the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

it's own home floor, but lost to the
 Laurel Hills on the Norwich floor.
 Of the individual point scorers and basket shooters on the team, Captain Coyl led and had an able teammate in Reveil at the other forward position. Stanley, who played center, was fast
 performer in this position, always in the game. and valuable factor in the team play, which was a feature of their campaign. For a husky pair of active and hard working guards, who have given their opponents no rest, 1t would | be hard to beat Jackson and Manager | Townsend, the former also having 1 fine eye for the basket, with Townsend 8 considerable point contributor as well. Though playing in few games,
 Robinson demonstrated his worth
 whenever called upon to substitute ! For some of the final the efficiency
 and driving spirit of tn eteam was pol ished up by the valuable coaching giv-
 en by Joseph J. Fields, and as a mas cot young Kent Ellis, with his vivid auburn hair, was winning card. Wig
 gles, a Boston bull, belonging to MT. Fields, also rings in as q mascot
 The following was the record Of the l team, all games being played on the home floor unless otherwise indicated: Laurel Hills.
 15-DeIphis of New London. ....'.. !S
 12-N L. Munual Training. 19
 42-Fifth Co.,, c, A. C.............. . | 15-Taftville ..........-......... Z3 | 17-Totokett Hose Co.........,.... 3 i 10-Crystals, in New London. ..... 16
 38-Nickel &~Brass Co............. 16
 38-U. S. Finishing Co............ F 21-Manual T. in New London..,. 2
 22-Totokett Hose Co.,, in Occum.- F l 23-Grex Club ...............--.. q l 30-Crystals of New London. n....... 23
 17-Grex Club, in Willimantic. 27 l 35--Groton Seconds ...-..........- 26 99-Occum .......... 20 l 37-Academy Ind ..............,... l9 1 39-Colchester B. C-................ 21 | 24-Taftville ...... ............, l5 1 19-Colchester B. C., in Colchester. 13 | 4K-F,mnIoved Rows .. 5 l 1s-New Haven Y. M, c. A........ 20
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

southern championship speed boat races which opened here today. The meet will last throughout Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Detroit and Chattanooga in 1o-Innins

Detroit and Chattanooga in 1o-lnning
 Tie.
 Chattanooga Tenn, April 3-Tha Chattanooga Southern league team and the Detroit Americans played a teR-inning tie game here today, 1 to 4. Mulhn and Pernol pitched for the visitors. Cobb scored the tying run by coming home from first base on bad throw when he tried to steal sec ond.
 Harvard Defeats Cornell at Soccer. Cambridge, Mass, April s.-Har-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Twelve Innings at Indianapolis.

At Winston Salem, N. C.: Winston ;alem c: New York Nationals s.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-06-04
4 4 = + + + + ! = I = + 4 = 1
To Be Represented I

J. That Polk county will be rep i
J. resented in the young women's J.
! excursion which Editor Phil i
4 Bates, of the Pacific Northwest +
: will send to the principal East !
+ ern cities from Portland on =
: Thursday, is probable owing to J
I developments within the past "a +
+ hours. Miss Gertrude Pollow +
! who was decided upon by the =
+ Commercial club committee to =
= represent the county had fairly =
= good success in her canvass, =
I and she has been ably assisted =
! by local enthusiasts and also +
= boosters in other towns of the =
4 county. +
+ Miss Pollow must be in Port =
: land tomorrow where the young +
Z ladies will be entertained at J.
4 luncheon at the Multnomah +
I. Hotel by the Ad club. The =
! excursion VIII leave for the East =
+ Thursday morning. Tickets of =
+ admission have been secured for =
+ the delegation to the Republic +
: can National convention where =
+ they will stop on their return :
4 trip. =
= + *++ ++% =
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-06-04
NEW INSTITUTION TO BEGIN Ar
ONCE CONSTRUCTION OF FAC
TORY, SAYS MANAGER
MINNICH.
ON S., F. c. AND ". TRACKS
Building to Be OF Substantial Frame
Construction; Company Plans to
Manufacture Several Articles Here;
To Sell Sockets Through Agents
and by Mail.

Work on the construction Of
building for the Adjustable Electric
Socket company will begin immedi-
ately, according to statement made
yesterday by Charles w. Minnich.
manager of the concern who has just
returned from Portland where he
held a conference with other mem
bers Of the company and where their
future program of operations was
outlined. Monday Mr.. Minnlch clos
ed a deal with j. q. VanOrsdal for
the purchase Of site for the factory.
It is located on the Salem, Falls City
& Western tracks about three bio ks
below the mill of the Dallas Lumber
& Logging company and is officially
described as Lot number s. in Block
number 23.
The first building, of what is PLAN
ned to be a number OF individual
units to be utilized in the manufact-
ure OF the various articles for which
the company has patents. will be
40x60 feet In size and will rest upon
concrete foundations. II will be OF
substantial frame construction cover
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-06-04
JUDGE GALLOWAY HOLDS SHORT
BUT BUSY SESSION OF HIS
BRANCH OF CIRCUIT
COURT.
SEVERAL CASES ARE HEARD
One Divorce Is Granted by Default;
Civil Actions Disposed of and Cases
Set For Trial Later in Month; New
Equity Suits Filed

Three new citizens of the United
states, clad with the full planoply Of
freemen in a free country, were Gre
ated Monday morning in department
No. 2. of the Polk County Circuit
court. Judge Galloway presiding when
william Mackie, Peter Peterson and
Gust Frederikson received the fnal
papers following an examination
conducted by the court. Several civil
cases were disposed Of during the
Courts session and other actions
we're set for trial during the month,
as follows:
Tlghman Hinshaw VS.. a. NJ Hin
shaw. l. D. Brown attorney for the
plaintiff. Amended application filed,
citation hearing set for June is at
II a. m.
Elizabeth Porter vs.. d. +. Emmett
action for partition. Set for hearing
January II. at p. m. oscar Hayter
for plaintiff; Simpson & Lewis for
defendant.
c. F. Wick vs. Falls City Lodge No.
I4s. l. o. o. r.. ct al. sale confirmed.
FL. Ianky vs.. Frank Hogue. fore
closure: default entered as TO all de-
PENDANTS except J. r. Reynolds and
wife. dismissed as to them. decree OF
foreclosure as prayed for. r. A. Tur-
ner for plaintiff; II. B. Dickman for
defendant.
y. Grammar ". Samuel Whilmore'
action to recover on partnership set
for hearing June IS at ? a. m. John
Bayner for plaintiff; oscar Hayter
for defendant.
Harry r. Frink ". Clara kaun-
man. foreclosure OF lien; set for trial
June IS AZ D. m. l. d. Brown for
plaintiff: c. l. McNary for defendant
Cora Z. McAllister W. r. s. Meal
lister. divorce. default entered. testi-
mony taken and decree az prayed for.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-06-04
WANT SIGNATURES
FOR TAX BILLS
REFoRMv PROPOSED
IN FOUR NEW STATE LAWS.
Petitions Now in Dallas Await Names
of Voters; Proposed Measures Have
Endorsement OF Tax Lew Expert.

For the purpose OF submitting four
measures for what Is declared to be
genuine tax reform. TO the voters Of
the state by Initiative. petitions pre-
pared by the committee appointed by
resolution OF the last legislature, have
been received in Dallas and are
awaiting signatures. One OF these
petitions may be found at the assess
or's Office In the court house and
others have been left at different real
estate Offices where those who believe
In tax reform are urged to call. In
spect the proposed bills, and sign the
petitions.
Briefly outlined the measures pro-
posed Ia these petitions are as fol-
lows:
A constitutional amendment au-
thorIzing the taxation OF Incomes.
A law 20 exempt from taxation
household furniture. wearing appar-
el and similar non-productive person
allty.
A law 10 exempt mortgage notes
and other credits from taxation.
thereby aboiishlng double taxation
for the same property value.
A revision Of the inheritance tax
law. following the model law recon-
mended by the National Tax associa-
uon. The proposed law would In
crease the state revenue from indirect
sources
All Of the above proposed meas
uras have been carefully considered
by tax law experts. q is declared. and
have been universally commended.
The majority of the county Assessors
OF Oregon are on record az favorinE
thir passage.