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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
FIRE WAGON AND
AN AUTO COLLIDE
No. 2 Team, Rushing to Fire
This Morning, Is Struck by
Physicians Machine.
HORSE BADLY INJURED
Joe Will Be lncapacitated for Future
Work With the Department
Chiefs Animal Used.

Driving his automobile directly in
The path OF the No. , hose cart which
was laundering along Third avenue at
top speed on its way to a fire this
morning, Dr. ". II. Ludwig narrowly
escaped serious injury when the car
and the truck collided with a terrific
compact. The driver. Adolph Cawi
as hurled from his seat when the
collision occurred and escaped unin-
jured only thriugh a miracle Both
horses we're thrown TO the pavement
and we're badly cut in sliding along
the bricks
The accident occurred at Seven
'eenth street and Third avenue The
10 wagon gong was ringing and
pectators claim they waved the ap-
preaching auto back. but either Dr.
Ludewig did not hear their shouts
or thought he could cross the street
before the fire truck arrived.
HORSE Is CRIPPLED.
The tongue struck the rear end OF
the machine and bent up the Gender
and the body 10 some extent Joe,
the sorrel horse, was so badly hurt
that he will probably be crippled for
life. His left knee was gashed almost
to the bone, his teeth were knocked
loose and he was badly cut and bruis.
ed about the body The other animal
vas badly cut, but its injuries will
not prove serious.
Chief G. w. Newberry, who was on
the scene at once unhitched his own
horse and attached II TO the wagon
in place Of the injured hirse and the
wagon proceeded TO the fire. The
chiefs horse will be used on the wag
OF until Joe is replaced with another
animal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Personal Points

J. w. Graham, 923 Fourteenth street,
left Saturday for trip to New York.
Miss Anna Helitzle has returned
from St. Louis, after a two weeks
visit
J. p. Titterington has returned af-
COLORADO Springs.
DIR. B. NJ Petit of Carroltown, Mo,
is visiting with his brother, William
B. Petit and family.
Born TO Mr. and Mrs Roy Charles.
ia Twenty-ninth street, a 10-pound
baby girl. Mr.. Charles is treasurer
at the Empire Theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Newhaven
of DECATUR, Ill. arrived in Rock Island
this morning and will make their fu
ture home in the city.
Judge F. D. Ramsay OF Morrison was
in the city this morning enroute 10
Aledo, where he is presiding in the
Mercer county circuit court.
Cadet Frank Huntoon of the An
napolis Naval academy, who is visit
irG his father, J. G. Huntoon, In this
city, returns to his duties the present
week.
Captain and Mrs W. a Rosenfield
left today for Chicago where Captain
Rosenfield becomes identified with the
republican state organization for the
remainder OF the campaign.
Miss Daisy Oden, local passenger
agent OF the Burlington road, resumed
her duties this morning, after q de
lightful two weeks vacation in Cana
da. While at Muskoka Lakes, Ont.
Miss Oden atteaded the 18th national
convention OF the International Pick
ct Agents association, which was
held there for three days. After at
ten-ing the convention Miss oder
sailed down the St. Lawrence, visit
| ing the old add historical city Of
! Quebec and other points OF interest
returning home Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Whims of Ibsen.

Like many another man great in his
writings, Henrik Ibsen was not with
out his fOibles Scorning company as
he professed 70 do and declaring al
ways for solitude. he nevertheless de-
lighted to be dined. and TO invite him
TO a banquet in his own especial honor
was TO give the great man unalloyed
pleasure. In his latter days. too. he
developed a passion for decorations, OF
which he received a large number from
his own and foreign monarchs. and on
public occasions he would wear all his
insignia as probably the most decorat-
ed author in the world 1t was on
public occasions that Ibsen would car
~ small mirror and comb IN the
crown Of his hat, and "cnram populO'
would proceed TO arrange his bushy
hair and whiskerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
LAZY MEN OF CHAMPERY.
Why thu Women Of That Primitive
District Wear Trousers.

District Wear Trousers.
The women Of Cbampery. a print
tive mountain district OF the Canton
Of ValRis. in Switzerland. have worn
TROUSERS from time immemoriaL
II further appears that the men of
this district are noted for their tndo-
lent he bits and that, beyond acting as
guides to mountain climbers In the
summer months, they lead practically
Idle lives 1t follows that the women
perform all the hard labor required Of
a mountain people IL IL the women
who pasture the cattle on the steep
and often dangerous Alpine slopes, cut
the timber and NOW the grass. II is
no uncommon sight 10 observe a
Champery woman at the conclusion Of
her daily toll returning TO the village
dragging her husband on the wooden
sleigh that IS in common use through.
out Switzerland
In view OF the above it IS not sur
pr!Sing that the women Of Chamnery
should have adopted the masculine at
tire. Their dress is Of the simplest
kind. terSiu % rough. dark blue ma
terial. with trousers to match. and a
red handkerchief To protect the head.
lnesmuch as the wives and mothers
u Chsmpery perform the greater part
OF the toll usually deemed the duty OF
the stronger sex. 81 is NOT astonishing
TO learn that they affect certain mas.
culine habits. the chief Of which f. the
pipe The ChapPery woman puts
away with considerable enjoyment st
a short hrier 80 she proceeds with he-
lsborS.-Harpers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
z LOCAL PASTORS
ARE REAPPO|NTED
Rev. T. E. Newland and Rev. G..
z. Hawkins Returned by
Central Conference.

Bloomington, Ill, Sept. 23.-Bishop
Mcdowell this afternoon announced
the pastoral appointments for ths
year in the central Illinois Methodist
Episcopal church conference There
are 10 changes The only change in
Rock Island and Moline is in the pas
toI ate of the First church. Moline, DR..
D. S. McCown, who is transferred 10
Ionica, being succeeded by Rev. J. p.
Ferris OF Colfax. Rev J. $ Cummings
remains in charge of the Second
church. Moline
Rev. T. E Newland is returned 10
the First church and Rev. c. E Haw.
kins 10 Spencer Memorial church in
Rock Island
Rev. G. r. Cady is reappoinred TO
the East Moline church and Rev. f.
". Thompson TO the church at Silvis.
Bloomington, III. Sept. 23.-Rev.
Alexander Smith. the superintendent
Of the Rock Island district, reports in
substance as follows 10 the annual
Central Illinois NJ. F. conference in
session here:
All the pastors appointed for the
Rock Island district have pursued
their work with two exceptions where
changes in the pastors have been
made. The health OF the pastors has
been unusually good with the excep,
ton Of Rev. W. S Read Of Pink
Prairie. who has submitted 20 two op.
erations but is now at work again.
Many Of the pastors have held desir.
able services and few churches have
secured evangelists
The total number OF conversions re-
ported is IN the neighborhood of 400
Twelve charges in this district in,
creased their pastors salaries during
the year. the total increase being
about $3.50. The Sunday schools
have shown normal increase IN en-
rollment and attendance
AT annual district Epworth league
convention held AT Bradford, all de
partments Of the league shows ad
yancement. II was probable that the
total amount OF benevolences will be
in excess of those taken last year. Re
ports show that about 1900 have
pledged TO the cause Of the Education
al Forward movement.
"A Today camp meeting vas held
az Milan, 'hjch was very successful
The Indebtedness on the church al
Cambridge has been reduced: the Gal
va church has been redecorated anG
reprinted AZ a cost of $4,000; Genesec
has completed a parsonage at a cost
including grounds, Of $4,000.
Illinois City has secured $500 OF
subscriptions which will insure a new
church BUILDING at THAT place. The
Keithsburg church purchased a new
parsonage at $4,000 Extensive re
| pairs have been made on the churche:
nat Carbon Clin, Reynolds, KeRnee
McCDne's chapel on the Mjlar
charge. Sheffield. New Eaton. Fh'
first church al Rock Island has pur
chased a lot in Rock Island south side
and will erect a new building there
/ The pastor OF the First church at Mo
line has raised a debt OF $4,000 Orion
and Port Byron will also make exten
sive improvements
"A number OF church dedication!
have been celebrated during the pas
year. notably the churches at Mathers
Vile, Silvis, East Moline. Neponset
The cost OF the Neponset church wa
over $4,000"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
NEGROES OF THREE CITIES
CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION

over 500 was realized from the
Emancipation celebration of negroes
of the rri-cities, held at Huber's gar.
den Saturday Throngs Of merrymak
ers participated in the festivities
from early morning until late into the
evening No formal program was fol
lowed A few brief addresses were
made and Miss Frieda Pearson read
the emancipation proclamation, after
which the day was given over TO var
iOus games and diversions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
BRING PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST NEW BOARD

quo Warranto proceeding brought
in the name OF the states attorney by
Searle q Marshall on behalf Of A b.
OF South Moline. calls upon H. g
Crossley 4 4. Taft. William Modem
c. T.. Walker. c. W Hink. Louis F.
Haemer and George STANCE 10 explain
their authority for existing as board
ot education for a township high school
IN East Moline. The action follows a
recent election in which three school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23

districts East Moline. WatertoTn and
the district south OF Moline voted on
a tovnship high school proposition.
Watertown citizens refused TO vote.
and East Moline carried it with OPP
position from the third district. The
latter district refuses 70 enter willing
ly into the new arrangement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23

way out Of public thoroughfares will
do well to keep a weather eye on the
speedometer in the future. The new
machine is now ready for duty at the
thoroughly mastered its mysteries.
The cycle will be of inestimable value
for hurry-up calls. and is a welcome
addition TO tie department equipment.
The slogan Of speed fiends is now
Look out for Motorcycle Bud"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
IittIs Pifnh.rn

Willie-UncIe Jack. did you coke on
that cake batter ma made yesterday Z
Rich Old Uncle-Good heavens. no.
child What put such - extraordinary
idea into your headf WiIlie-why. |
heard pa tell ma be made Eou cough
up the doUgh.-EXchaRSa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Loo Coed TO Loke.

will you be my wife" asked the
star bosrder
Let me see" unused the lanolady.
"You have boarded with me four years.
You have never srumbled ct the food
You have always paid promptly. No;
! can't accept ySl. You are too good
q boarder 10 be Pot OF the free list
London Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Beachey Files as a Woman.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-Lincoln Beachey,
disguised as a woman, yesterday gave
an exhibition here unequaled in the
history of aviation for daring From
feet his biplane shot towards the
earth at incredible speed Not until
he alighted did the crowd realize that
the flyer was Beachey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED
FOR POLICE DEPARTM MEN

The city Of Rock Island now has a
motorcycle policeman. who is none
other than c. j. Meenan and automo-
bile drivers who have been accustom-
ed to making an indianapolis speed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
NOTICE

Announcement is hereby made
that the colors Of the primary
ballots TO be used at a primary
election to be held in Rock Is
land county, Illinois, on the 5th
dsy of October, A. D.. 1912, by
the respective parties Will be as
fellows:
Republican party-White.
Democratic psrty-Gray.
Prohibition party-Blue.
Socialist party-Red.
Dated the 10th day of Sep
tmeber A. D., 1912.
HENRY B. HUBBARD,
County Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23

teenth and Sixteenth streets. which
neigh bors have been trying unsuccess-
fully for years TO oqst. has secured
q new location. 1t is just west of the
Sash & Door works on Third avenue
and it is understood that his moving
his yard there will be fought by the
Sash & Door works and other pesi-
dents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Bios Will Be Received

at the mayors office in the city Of
Rock Island until 9 a. m. Sept. q,
1912, for alum TO be used at the city
reservoir for the period of one year
from date. Bids are required by the
barrel, by the bag. and in bulk.
Signed, II. NJ. SCHRIVER,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23
Secures = Location.

Dave Brady, proprietor OF tire junk
yard on Fourth avenue, between Fiji
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23

All the news all the time The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-23

little sunshine set aside for rainy
day is better than an umbrella
Youths Companion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
| Look al This Specimen /!

Richard Sloans before the gifted States senate
fer confirmation for the LIFE JOB o federal Judge OF Arizona
President Taft has named him for the job.
President Taft says Judges sacred and that the recall
OF judges is akin 60 murder arson and treason
What OF Dick Sloan who about be translated from the
estate crng humanity the plane OF sacred demgodl
lie was Judge in Arizona and named by TAFT As
governor the territory When statehood being worked
Sloan head and front the fight 20 give the new stats
tons
All the federal employees and railroad lawyers lined up with
the Guggenhcim outfit but the people Then President
Taft vetoed statehood until the recall OF judges taken out
OF the constitution.
So they took it out and admitted statehood and
thea they put the recall baekbu it only TO state Judges
federal ones
The first statehood election fight and Richard A.
Sloan with all the power OF the Taft administration and the
Santa Fe railroad behind him. about fast TAFT did IN
the North Dakota primary
The people OF the said "skiddoo to Sloan Now
Taft asks the make Sloan the sacred dictator Corpo
tons viii and defend the federal courts and escape
the state courts altogether
VIVA, OF Sloan iudge' lie may be sacred but Arizona
thinks he II Listen;
In December 1905 sleeping porter assaulted
white passenger and nearly killed her III her berth
He arrested Tried before Sloan. then territorial
judge Fgund guilty Scathngy roasted by Sloan and
fenced to 10 years in the pententiary.
The offered by the Pullman
but refused to settle She sued for damages Pie and
conviction porter would proof positive OF the
terrible outrage she had suffered. and
Pullman and Santa Fe railroad detectives work
The granted trial lie brought before the
same Judge Sloan.
Nor A WITNESS MAS HEARD: NOT A JUROR EN-
PANELED NOT AN ARGUMENT MADE
But Sloan discharged the negro and HE WAS HUSTLED
OUT OF TOWN ON A SPECIAL SANTA FE TRAIN.
This April 8 1907. Just year after the same
judge the had condemned the prisoner The
mos damaging evidence against the Pullman company had
been removed
sort OF material ont OF which that sacred
after he has utterly repudated the people
whom he is to be the ritter Tor lie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
7O-YEAR-OLD
FORM A CLUB

MONTGOMERY CITY. Mo-. April
The old folks Of this city and
vicinity don't propose to be neg
lected by the younger generation In
their zeal for pleasure and worldly
possessions.
To this end a score OF old men
who have passed the scrtpt6rai age
81 three score and ten have signed
a call for all real old citizens TO
meet and organize an association
called ''rhe Old Mems Brother
hood. adopting this mott0- Hard
ship TO none and helpful TO all
The Rcy. ID W. Graves says a
more friendly spirit should be cul-
s!vatcd among old people so they
eau share each others Joys and aor-
rows and bear one anoiher's bur
deus.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
"Orginal Mayors Secretary Must Have Been
/. Called Sweeney; But Listen to cd.

Mayors may come and ao--out OF
town. The council may leave IN q
Cody. And the board OF public
works may join In the trip. " u
were not for the newspapers, the
public would miss the bunch but
vary little.
litB what would happen II the
mayors secretary lefi7 8pecuia,
tlo6 la useless In the matter. for the
mayors secretary always remains
on the Job. He's there all the time.
HE'S aao OF the first To arrive In
tho morning and one Of the last 10
leave In the evening.
n was the mayors secretary.
Fred w. catlett. who loaned the
chicken raisers a sympathetic ear
this week when they could not tell
their troubles 10 the mayor and the
council for the very sufficient
reason that the latter were out OF
Town.
1.-THE original mayors secretary
must have been called Sweeney"
says Catiett. THAT'S my espIsna-
ton for Tell u 10 Sweeney"
us up 10 the secretary to listen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01

Things beag now similar the things that
before the French revolution This spark
burst flame and that flame comeUness the
capitalists and the corporations and the rich and powerful
themselves take leading part trying improve the
dons OF humanity great changes will mighty quick And
the mob will bring them.
Was wild and wooIiy soapbox who said that-a
halfcrazed anarchist who shouted from the
Why no. Thats of what Mr. T. IT, Gary. chairman
OF the board OF directors the United States Steel Corporation
said Of the Gary Dinners where gentlemen arguments
wee made bottle up competition and swpe everything in
sight He said il to the Lehigh Club. hgh-cass club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01

10 cyeryone's message who has
something important 70 tell the
mayor. And OF course every vis-
ltor has the most important bust.
ness that can possibly interest the
mayor. Every visitor says no him.
self. or herself. ng the csse may
be. They don't have to prove Il
they admit a.
~ isn't every one who car be the
mayors secretary. That individual
has 20 be diplomat. . student Of
city government; he must be an
engineer. a bookseeper. a man Of
art, a ststistlcian, and about every
thing else; and. above ait, he pvst
be inhvmsniy Unconditional. he
must have no temper. He must
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01

Nj Hcarsts papers gleeuIy that he win not be
candidate aud that the California delegation TO the democratic
national convention will 60 Champ Clark.
We would like to ask the California democracy how long
Hearst has owned her SOUL body and-slts Has anybody
Hearst authorized Hearst pocket the delegation and
down Baltimore and platter 10 Champ Clark,
trade II IN for advantage TO Hearsts
Seems that il about time for the California democ
raey wake up and show that she has soul OF her and
that her soul Tor Woodrow Wilson OF New Jersey in par
tieular and the United States in general
California democrats probably have nothing against Champ
Clark other democrat equally good but their position
nationally surely ought be somewhat brilliant than that
OF poshcrs for Willie Hearsts feathers Get
a on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01

never exhibit . svf0.< -
The employees n 4. s.
so'nv 70 have an annn,, , .a ~
pc l'.,, 'e u ne mayor. ana 49, ss'
you 70 speak. and shs, ''.s. ~
know 4. what you're soiss -, !. I! :
What DO they wan, -
On ! the nayor asp 81 % ~
They ssn't knoTs
Wei. select some sn.....
give II 10 them 'r9 ~
That's how It goes. ne ~.
lary who anssers inst A.. IN
Young lady IN Maine - M
hu' band picked out for - go I
West although the newsa. 49, = =
that us the mayor wha p I. y
with such reaueatS H. s.. 1000
secretary. ssais5 n
Msre About cssIeu
Callsu has bsen on ~ u q
Tor about 10 month"; ~
pointed By Mayor uIlip, ~ y
been practicing law. ana
back 70 the legal profeSs,, :
ne = came into public notio -
seattle when he Joined ~
dexter forces. and msds ~ !.
nrst public speeches q 49,
the insurgenf candidate Z. ).
senate. ~
Casiett Ia a product Of MA.
ONO You may find Il a - ~
II It's a large one. X -..
bis way thA'ugh Hafyar6 vt
received both an acalersi ~
law degree. being inxtrue1rv q y
last year on constitutional -.
mcnt under the present urss,s.s.
OF Harvard. He gradnsae1 /. n.
spring Of 1907. gof msrr
fan. and moved 10 G,11ts.
month later When he - ~
10 Welisviiie some tine ~ -.
mer o. a visit, with his n, ~
baby. the town 10 gssss z -,
him with a brass bz.s1 "a 1. :
atll remembered = fbs -, !.
batter WelIssiiIe ever produess
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
THIS PRIZE DOG
PUTS OUT FIRE

LOUISVILLE. KY. April Al
ter cxtiuguinhing fire caused by
hot coal failing from = crate. n
prixe.winning collie Owned By W. J.
Atkinson. awakened its master 10
have look at hbs bliSsercd PAWS
The dog sleeps on the rug IN
front OF the Crate aud during tho
night live Goals fell on the rug. Mr.
Atkinson waa aroused by the dog
shlniag aud scratching At his bed
room door lie arose and followed
the dog 60 where Il indicated thu
burned places In the rug with iia
nose. Then tho doc exhibited its
paws. which bad been blistsrcd In
beating otW the blaze.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
PRELIMINARY

Mrs. Brown believed In treating
her servant Nke a human bcing. so
she always allowed her 10 have her
young man In the evening.
But Mrs Brown was also Of n
curious disposition. and. knowing
the giri was entertaining a new
swain, she stole. downstairs and
listened at the Kitchen door. She
got no reward for her pains All
vas silence.
Next morning she said to her
maid
Mary. that young man OF yours
seems very quiet never hear any
sound Of talking while he is here. .
Lor bless you, num-" replied
the girl. with q blush and a giggie,
he's that shy he's done nothin'
but eat up to the present"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
sAFe PLACE no DRAW

There IN a venerable professor In
the faculty of Western usiser
sity who is the grosseat sort OF IN
vorite with the students there. naya
the Buffalo Times. Indeed, ON more
than one occasion numbers OF the
students have gathered in the old
gentleman'a quarters for an even
lng's pleasure. n most unusual feat
ure In college life.
Once. when the professor obscrs'
ed new student gazing admifinEIy
at magnificent awora that huns
over his maniei. the instructor
took Il down and waved Il Impress
lively.
Never shall I forget. Gentlemen.
said he with flourish. when
drew this blade for the first time.
Where did you draw II. SIR -
asked the new student. unwarlly.
AT rattle" Kald the old gentle.
man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
LIKED THAT ONE

How do you like the new
church ?" asked Mrs Gottaiotte. as
she hung one - her ropes OF pearls
over the sold plated electric light
bracket.
1t Is very beautiful. replied Mira.
olGeastie. but u seemed 10 the that
the acoustics wosc rather bad
Oh. d,ant you like them Me
and Josiah thought they we're rath.
80 nice. especially the one at the
lefbof the orxan. ---Chicawn Record.
Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
NO QUESTIONS ASKED

Los ANGELES. April IL.
Lounsberry will give $40 for 81 in
pennies. but the other party 10 the
trade must be the thief who stole
Lounsbcrry's baby'S tin bank. mo
questions asked" says Lounsberry
In an ad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
A NEW ONE

"Peck's wife walks all over him.
He's what you might call "A tel.
escope husband"
What do you mean?"
She draws him out. sees through
him and shuts him up. Boston
Transcript.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-04-01
NOT ALL DRUNK

PORTLAND. Or. April III
wasn't all drunk" Joe Sambron
said. u was only half drunk"
Very well. remarked the court.
I'm cut your sentence In two 30
days"