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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
HAD THE BANDMASTER GOING
Governor Suffered Because His Re-
quest Was Not couehed In Plain
Enough Language.

Mr.. Melvil Dewey. state librarian
Of New York, said recently that libra
ries would do we'll to furnish free mu-
sic rolls for player-pianos, just as
they now furnish books.
In Toledo" said DR.. Dewey the
other day, my project has been late
ly inaugurated. 1t will accomplish
much for the musical art"
Then. apropos Of music and igno-
rance, DR.. Dewey told q story.
"A certain governor" he said. was
being lunched at a seaside town. Dur
Ing the repast the local band played
on the beach outside the hotel. The
drum was in charge OF a blacksmith,
and he beat It so reasonably that at
last this message was sent out:
1.-THE governor requests the drum
mer to desist.'
THE bandmaster was puzzled by
this message for q moment; then his
face frightened In q smile. and hs
said:
More drum. Joe; the governor
likes it,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
DAIRY IS MOST PROFITABLE
Brings In Steady Income Every Month
During Year to Farmers Living
Near Large cltle&

Dairying f. the most profitable
branch Of farming for those living
close to q large town or village. or
within convenient distance Of quick
transportation to market. 1t brings in
a steady income every month, which 10
constant throughout the year. Grain
farming, except on rch limestone soils.
Is not as profitable, As tho yield depends
largely on the weather, the income
from the dairy is less subject TO fail
ure than the one-crop system. The
feeding Of silage, which may be fed
throughout the year, and the raising
Of green forage crops. suitable for the
land and climate. have made the
provident dairyman less dependent up
on weather conditions.
Dairy farming requires constant at.
tention to the wants of the cows, the
care Of the milk, the growing Of an
abundance Of rye and wheat for early
spring feed; peas and oats for second
early feed; clover and corr fodder for
midsummer green food, and millet and
barley for late fall feed. By sowing in
seaso on well-prepared land. and
spreading a light dressing Of rich. rot.
ted manure. an abundant yield may be
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
He Was Willing to Work.

The Democratic members Of the
house of representatives have been
besieged over by q horde Of Office
seekers. willing to serve their coun-
try.
1T Is refreshing" said n repre-
sentative in discussing the ONCE Ques-
ton. Ito hear of an aspirant for pub
lie office who frankly admits his ambi-
ton, yet disdains to seek q position
in which he will have nothing to do
but to draw his salary.
"Two wayside pilgrims were talking
over things when one Of them asked:
"'Dick, you amt a-hankerin' after
no government place. are yer
81 don't mind sayin' I'd take one
Of 'em Of ! could git it, responded the
other, but I don't want no job that's
all fat. I'm willin' to earn my wages
"'An' what sort o Job would be
about your sizeT
Well, I'd like to I'LL fountain pens
fur some assistant secretary Of the
treasury Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

fKRMzN0rES~

A good, well tried brood SOW Ia Of
great value.
Cleanliness is half of the battle in
turkey raising.
Feeding is an important matter In
getting fertile eggs.
Sweet clover makes good hay for all
kinds Of farm animals.
1t is a matter of first importance to
give the pigs a good start.
Caponizing Is not such a difficult
operation as some suppose.
In running ar incubator, follow care
fully the makers instructions.
Potatoes never run out II the farmer
selects the seed every year.
Cracked corr Is n Of the best
grain feeds for growing poultry.
MANY turkeys are killed from over.
feeding; overfed turkeys always die.
Woven wire fence is now being
bought by the mile instead Of by the
rod.
The hog is worthy Of good care and
comfortable quarters at any and all
times Of the year.
In the rush, don't forget those odd
corners that are growing up to weeds
and seeding the farm to these pests.
Let US remember that the feeding Of
pigs for the most profitable results IL
an art, and no fixed regular rules can
be given.
Millet Is a surface feeder and az
to seeds are reasonably small they
must have a fine and well prepared
seed bed.
Milk utensils should be made Of
metal and have all joints perfectly and
smoothly soldered, Is q rule laid down
in q dair
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
lnsular School System,

The remarkable development Of the
American public school system in the
Philippine islands, which has been
modified during the last ten years to
meet local conditions. IL to be carried
on with still greater vigor. The fed
eral bureau Of insular affairs has re-
gently completed the election of over
100 American teachers for service in
hose schools. all Of these young men
and women coming from the best uni
versities, colleges and normal schools
In almost every section of the United
States. and were selected from a larg-
Or list Of eligible candidates than ever
before applied for such positions,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
Our Feathered Friends.

Rose Pastor Phelps-Stokes, during a
recent visit to Philadelphia, told a
charity society a c~ountry-week story.
Under an old apple tree" she said,
II gathered a half-dozen little country
weekers about me n August after
noon, and, holding up a book, I said;
Nov. children. I'm going to read
to you. This is the book. It Is called
Our Feathered Friends" Who are
our feathered friends, does any one
know"
'The urchins on the grass regarded
one another doubtfully; then q little
chap piped in q shrill key:
"Angels?'"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
SCURF ON BABY'S HEAD

Campbell. VAT used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment for scurf on my
baby's head and they made a complete
cure. 1t came on her head soon after
birth. It broke out In pimples and
itched and she would scratch It and
cause sores to form. Her head was
very sore and her hair fell out in
punches. She was very cross and fret.
full and could not sleep at night. I
tried many remedies, all failed. then I
tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
they commenced to heal at once. I
put the Cuticura Ointment on, and q
half hour after washed her head with
the Cuticura Soap. I used them a
month and she was cured entirely"
(Signed) Mrs. w. B. McMullsn, Mar
s, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with SIP. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept L, Boston"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
Awful.

A West End woman called the atten'
ton Of her husband to a little baby
which was trying to sleep on the porch
Of Its home on the opposite side OF
the street.
TITS lying on the bare boards. isn't
III" he observed.
Eyes, they haven't even placed O
rug for the littls chap to rest his head
on"
The husband took another look.
And what do you think Of that?'
he calculated. They haven't even
painted the boards."-Youngstown
CO., Telegram.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Roof.
had, even II the season should be COM
paratively dry, as It was the past year.
1t Is we'll to have a silo. l prefer two
small mes to one large one, says a
writer in the Baltimore American. BY
having two, a supply Of silage for wins
ter and summer feeding may be SO.
cured at a cost of $3.50 per ton. Tbs
best time to build a silo is the latter
part Of winter, when most of the hay
has been fed out, and when outside
work 10 not so pressing. One portion
'of the barn may be utilized, II 1t n
thought best; our preference is to
build the silo outside of the barn, but
convenient to the stables. A plain.
small silo, six feet square and sixteen
feet deep, Of two thicknesses of rough
boards. with tarred paper between.
can be put up at a cost not to exceed
$50. A better silo. but one that will
cost one-third more, can be put up
with reinforced concrete. A concrete
silo is much the more economical, as 1t
will last for many years without re-
pair II 1t is properly built. The wood.
en- silo should be put up with planed
and 1ointed lumber and well painted
inside and out with hot coal tar. In
building a silo allow a cubic foot
capacity for each COW per day.
Silage will usually be fed about two
hundred days, the usual allowance per
cow per day 10 40 pounds, which IL
5000 pounds of silage. or four toms
per COW for the 200 days. A herd Of
ten cows In milk will require a silo
holding 40 tons; a herd Of 80 COWS, a
silo Of 120 tons capacity. A silo Fl
feet deep and IL feet In diameter, In
side measurement, will hold 40 tons.
This is the most convenient size. A
silo 80 feet deep and 16 feet in di.
ameter will hold 119 tons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
SHEEP WILL ADD TO PROFITS
Possibly Most Ready Animal to Re-
spond to Little Attention and
Regular Feeding.

Profit in sheep is the text Of many
articles written by many persons. 1t
is an easy thing to say, and to the
novice in sheep handling 1t sounds
good and easy. But 1t means much
more, says a writer in an exchange,
than merely owning a flock and turn
ing them out to take care Of them
selves. The sheep is a poor provider
turned loose. The hog or COW will
manage to get along when deserted Of
attention and given the farm to roam
over, but the sheep gets into all kinds
of trouble when not watched. protect
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
Rare Books for Harvard.

Harry Elkins Widener. who was lost
ON the Titanic, had q very valuable
collection Of books. and these will go
to Harvard university. His GRANDPA
Their. P. A. B, Widener, will provide a
building In which the books will be
adequately housed. The collection in
cludes a first folio Shakespeare, a
copy of shakespeare's poems In the
original binding. and what Is described
as the finest collection in the world Of
Robert Louis Stevenson's works.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
BEYOND LIMIT OF PATIENCE
usss Of the Telephone VIII Be Apt
to cOndone Mr.. BusIman's Brief
Eos0 Of Temper.

He was Just about exasperated with
the telephone, was Mr.. Busiman.
Ten times that morning he had
tried to get on to a number, and each
time something had prevented him
from speaking. Either 1t was num-
Der engaged" or the person he want
ed to speak to was out or else he
had been suddenly cut on. At last
he got through.
"Hallol" said he. els Mr.. X. therer'
Eyes" replied q voice. do you
want to speak to himf"
That was the last straw. Back
came the reply in icy tones:
"Oh. no! Nothing Of the sort. /
merely rung up to hand him a cigar!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Doris vas radiant over a recent ad'
dition to the family. and rushed out
Of the house to tell the news to a pass,
ing neighbor.
"Oh, you don't know what we've got
u~pstairs!"
What IL IT."
TITS a new baby brother!"-and she
settled back upon her heels and fold.
cd her hands to watch the effect.
"You don't say 20! Is he going to
stay"
II guess so."-very thoughtfully
"He's got his things Of"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

ed and given are and attention.
The sheep Is possibly the most
ready animal on the farm to respond
to a little attention and regular feed.
The fall season and early winter IL
the time to make rapid gains on
sheep. There is no animal that the
farmer can handle that will turn fall
pasture and a little corn into money
faster than a bunch Of healthy sheep.
The old sheep when taken in the
early autumn season and put on good
pasture and given a little grain twice
Q day viii show astonishing improve
ment. This is the time to get the re
turns from the old snaggy-tootheS
sheep.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Mrs. Mason's colored washerwoman,
Martha, was complaining Of her hus-
bands health.
why, is he sick, Martha7" asked
Mrs. Mason.
Hes ve'y poly, ma'am, poly" an
swered the woman. He's got the ex.
clamatory rheumatism"
"You men inlammatory, Martha"
said the patron. Explanatory means
to cry out"
Yes. ma'am," replied Martha, with
conviction; "dat's what 1t 10. He hol-
lers all the time."-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
aSsr cross seals bslna Printed.

6eventy-nve million Red Cross
seals are o being printed for the
holiday sale Of these anti-tuberculosis
stickers for 1912 The National Asso-
citation for the Study and Prevention
Of tuberculosis, which in cooperation
with the American Red Cross will con-
duct the sale, makes this announce
ment and states further that the out
look this year Is bright for a higher
sale than eve before.
The seal this year Is said to be the
best Of it's kind that the Red Cross
has ever issued. The design Is In
three colors, red, green and gray. A
Santa Claus head In the three colors
is shown in the center surrounded by
holly wrsaths. In each corner is a
small red cross. The seal bears the
greeting, Merry Christmas, Happy
New Year, American Red Cross. 1912"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
WHY COWS STOOD IN WATER
Artistic Limitations Responsible for
Characteristic Attitude Of the
Humble Bovine.

In . north Of England town there
was a shiftless mar who would never
accept gifts outright. although he was
always depending on charity, says Al
Priddy in his book. Through the
MIL" relates the Youths Companion
He painted landscapes, and my aunt,
when b%enevolently inclined. would
hire him to decorate our walls with
rural scenes, highly colored In glaring
tints, as II nature had turned color
blind. Not one stood on the vivid
green hills.
"Jorvey," she remarked to the old
man, why do you always put the cows
In the water?"
Its this way. Mrs. Brindin." the old
artist responded. "You see, ma'am, ]
never learned to paint hoofs."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
WIRE FENCING.

Both welded and wrapped for stock,
Pigs. poultry, garden and lawn, all sizes
per rod. Send trial order. ROOFING Of
all kinds. galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have q
good rubber roofing for 75c square, all
complete: Send trial order. Mention this
paper. Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co.. S4-9s
N. I'd St, Memphis, Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

and 10 the finest kind OF tonic.
Your .Babek' acts like magic; I have
given It to numerous people In my par
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria and fever. recommend It to those
who are sufferers and in need Of a good
tonic."-Rev. 8. Szymanowski, st.
Stephens Church. Perth Amboy. N. J.
Elixir Babek, so cents, all druggistn
or Kloczewski B. Co. Washington, D. G
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
s,. ss:'' ~ ., &M4ZzzzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fetcher's Castoria
The Nav Snort

These here New Workers Is bound
to have their sports. I see," said Uncle
Silas.
In what wayT asked the boarder.
Why" said Uncle Silas "sence
they give up hoseracin' they've gone
in heavy fer the turkey trot. Don't
seem to mes II thet would be very
excitin'. "-Harper's Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
Real Problem.

DO you think We al defeat this
man?" asked the campaign manager.
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
but I won't be satisfied with that.
What I want to hand him is some
kind Of a defeat that he won't be able
to use as a personal advertisement
for future business"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
CONGRATULATED,

Prize Fighter (entering school with
his son)-You give this boy O. mine
a thrashin' yesterday, didn't your
schoolmaster Every nervous)-Well
-I-er-perhaps-
Prize Nghter-Well, give US your
and; you're a champion. can't do
nothin' with i'm myself.-Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Paxtine Antiseptic sprayed into the
nasal passages Is a surprisingly sue.
cessful remedy for catarrh. At drug
gists, 25c a box or sent postpaid on re.
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston. Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

We'll, old sport, how do you feelr
I've Just eaten a bowl of ox.tail soup
and feel bully"
1--WE just eaten a'plate Of hash and
feel like everything."-New Orleans
Times-D Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Miss Dinningham-Mamma, DO you
think papa knows Harold Is going to
call for me In his aeroplane?
Mamma, o, l think SO, dear. He's
been hanging around the skylight with
a CT q all afternoon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
where DOCTORS
FAILED TO help
Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BE Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.
Covington, Mo. -"Your medicine hae
done me more good than all the doc.

tors medicines. AZ
e~verymonthly period
I had to stay In bed
four days because q
h~emorrhages, an&
my back was 90 wesk
I could hardly walk,
I have been taking,
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and now I can
stay up and do my
work. I think IL n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Eph Wiley says he has noticed that
the man with a long chin Is the one
most likely to a%ccentuats 1t by wear.
ing whiskers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

A man spends q good portion Of his
time deceiving himself. and a woman
spends q good portion Of hers before
q mirror. It's the same thing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Mrs.. Winslow's Soothing syrup for Childrsz
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhamma-
tton. allays pain, cures wind collie. NC q bottle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

the best medicine on earth Tor omo
Mrs. JENNIE GREEN, Covington, Mo-
How Mrs. Cline Avoided
Operation. !
Brownsville, Ind.-"I . say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has done me more good than anything
else. One doctor said I must be opera
ted upon for a serious female trouble.
and that nothing could help me but A,
operation.
II had hemorrhages and at times
could not get any medicine to stop them.
Igot In such weak condition that I would
have died If I had not got relief soon.
"Several women who had taken your
Compound, told me to try It and I did
and found it to be the right medicine 10
build up the system and overcome
female troubles.
II am now in great deal better health
than / ever expected to be, 80 I think I
ought to thank you for It. - Mrs. o. M.
CLINE. s. Main St, Brownsville, Ind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Does a girl take a stitch in time
when she mends the clocks in her
stockings?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

A free thinker Is a man who isn't
married.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

It's dif1cult for a man to be upright
after he Is down and out.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Five or elk Doses Of 660
VIII break any case Of Chills and
Fever, and II taken then as a tonic
the Fever will not return. Price 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
A ekeptle,

DO you believe In ghosts, Willie3"
mo. not unless I'm alone in the
dark"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
TO DRIVE CgT MALARIA :,

Take tho Cd Standard GR0vkS TAsTkLKss
CHILL TONIC, You know what you are taking.
The formula 10 plainly printed on every bottle,
showing I is simply Qulnihe and Iron In 9 tasteless
form, and the most e9ectual form. NP grown
people and children, % cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16
NEEDS
$4,000

Dairymen and stock raisers to supply b.
local markets with butter, poultry, vsgs.
tables, hogs and cattle. The best lands
In the world can be had at $500 to 5000
per acre, on easy terms. Let us help yos
to get q farm In Alabama, where ths
climate Is delightful, where you can raise
several crops each year on the same Land.
and find q ready market for the same. w
are supported by the State and sell ne
lands. Write for information and literature
STATE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION
MONTGOMERY ALABAMA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-08-16

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-08
GREAT MISSIONARY
MEET TO BE HELD

The third missionary exposition.
which will be one Of the great re-
ligious events OF the year. Will begin
March 9th In Cincinnati. The hrst
missionary exposition VAS THE
Orient in London and the next. The
World In Boston The exposition
in Cincinnati will be a repetition Of
The World in Boston"
The object OF these expeditions In
to present life scenes of countries in
which Christian missions are carried
on. thereby creating interest In such
work.
In the most interesting and graphic
ways me customs dress and houses
OF the people are shown--Eenerally
by the nations themselves.
Accompanying such features will
be the usual daily pageant and con-
cert. In which great numbers Of Young
people Will take part.
- ne 4xposiaicns, ara = ,ccn1ssd~d ~
advocates OF foreign missions 10 give
great impetus to the work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-08
NORFOLK COUNTY
ECHO IS HEARD
SENATE REFUSES TO ACCEPT
HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO
BOND ISSUE BILL.

An echo OF recent Norfolk county
political differences was heard in the
senate Yesterday when II refused to
concur in House amendments to a
bin to permit a 100000 bond issue
for Norfolk county roads. Incidcntly.
John A. Lesner, senator from Norfolk
county. handed package to Avian
II. Martin. Republican national co,n-
mitteeman and clerk OF Norfolk
county
The hill, first introduced in the
House. passed without opposition and
Counties. Cities and Towns Here
when 1t was taken mp delegation
of Norfolk county citizens appeared
and had an amendment added reauir-
ing Judge Lawiess, of Norfolk coun-
ty. to appoint on commission to dis
burse the mone~ persons other than
county officers. In this form 1t passed
the Senate,
Two days later Alvah N. Martin
stopped over In Richmond on his way
TO Washington. When the bill reach
ed the House again on It's return for
concurrence in the Senate amend
ments Messrs Peek and Old, dele
gates ffem Norfolk county, had the
Senate amendments taken. of.
s, En- this Germ the hsn again Wens
TO tho Senate. 1t was called up yes
terday. But before a vote was taken
Mr.. Lesner had got In HIS work and
although Mr.. Montague asked the
Senate to concur in the House amend
ments he was supported :. yQnly two
votes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-08
FINE RAILROADS
FOR VIOLATING LAW

WASHINGTON, March THE In
terstate Commerce Commission today
announced the recovery OF penalties
for violations of the Federal hours of
service law. Eight hundred dollars
was a fine imposed by Judge Dietrich,
of the United States Circuit Court of
idaho. on the Oregon Short Line
Railroad. One thousand dollars was
recovered from the Iazoo and Mis-
sissippi Valley and the Illinois Cen
trail companies and $500 from the
Southern Railroad for violations Of
the safety appliance regulations.
Advances In rates on coal from
Galveston, Tex. to points in Louisiana
over ten railroads. operating in the
section, were suspended until July s
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today. The rates were 10 have
become effective March s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-03-08
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK. March THE cotton
market developed moro decided
strength today. The decline of the
day previous had been accompanied
by realizing sales and the establish
ment of short interest based on un-
favorable labor neus from England.
These processes made the market
stronger technically and responsive to
,udays early influences which we're
mighty favorable Early Liverpool ca
hles showed that market no be in
stronger position in the matter Of spot
demand and spot lgices. Besides this
the Liverpool contract msrke- was
better than expec ed at tho hour OF
the New York opening, and the hrar
contingent rushed speedily to oover
IN consequence 81 this disappoint-
mept.
Liverpool futures closed firm at
from To 4 points net gain for the
day. Manchester cabled yarns quiet
but steady. cloths quiet and I'M
changed
Liverpool reported a fair business
dong in spot cotton, with sales Of
5000 bales at points advance TO
a lsll9