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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

LOS ANGELES. Cal. July a.
Our mistake In dealing with the
child labor problem Is our attitude
toward the parent. declared Miss
Julia Lathrop. head Of the newly
created child's bureau nj Washing.
ton.
The foreign parent II cast on
our shores with great dreams OF
what he may accomplish. liis dream
In soon shattered: he finds himself
handicapped by his ignorance OF the
language. OF the customs and OF all
the standards that guide the lives
about him. His old standards are
gone. and In his efforts 10 grasp
the crux OF the new order he sees
only that the child In important be.
cause he understands English. The
child becomes the interpreter. the
connecting link between the help.
less parents and the new order: so
the child is put to work to earn the
sadly needed money.
II find all parents are pretty
much alike In wishing TO do the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
z ALDERMEN
CONFESS TO
TAKING BRIBE

DETROIT. Mich. July 20 Two
OF the ten city aldermen arrested
here on charges OF having accepted
brides and conspiracy TO accept a
hribe for their votes and influence
In the passing OF measure affect.
Ing city property recently trans
ferred 20 the Wabash Railroad.
have confessed. according TO a
statement given out today by the
police. Three others. Il was said.
have made partial confession The
arrest OF two other aldermen Is ex.
pected this afternoon The accsscd
men were each released ON $4,000
bail Burns detectives have been
working on the case 10 four
months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
BOUGHT THAT
A j I D; DID
NOT STEAL It

NEW YORK, July 29.--mrs. Mar.
garet J. MeNamzra, the wealthy
San Mateo, Cat. invalid, whose hus'
band. Nicholas J. Mcnamara, inter
rupted her trip abroad by causing
the arrest IN this city last Friday
OF Mrs. c. NJ. Perkins, her travelling
companion. and two men servants,
did not come out Of her seoiusion
today.
Mrs. Perkins said she understood
MIRA. Mcnamara was stopping at the
Hotel knickerbookcr.
Az the hotel u was emphatieally
said that the woman and her two
sons were not there.
Mrs. Mcnamara and Mrs. Perkins
claim that the former purchased the
automobile alleged To have been
stolen, with her own money Mrs.
perkins asserts that u was shipped
from Portland. Or, TO New York BY
Mrs. Mcnamara, aud that Mr. Nc
Namara has no basis for his charge
OF larceny.
X. Henry Rosenberg viii appear
before Justice Bischoff tomorrow to
argue for the discharge Of the
three prisoners on writn Of hAbcas
corpus II Ii understood he win
contend that their arrest on request
BY telegraph Was not lawful
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
"CUTS OUT" SON
IN WOOINC GAME

PARIS. July 2s.---Competition be.
tween father and son for the hand
OF the widow Of Jeremiah J. Mullen
OF New York. has resulted In the
father yanquishing the son. and the
announcement Of their approaching
marriage has been made
One night At the opera In New
York Senior IEnatx Engiex, an
Italian visiting America on some
work for his government. and his
son Italo saw Mrs. Mullen In a box
and both father and son stimuli
faneously became cnamored.
When they learned that Mrs. Mui.
len was to sail for Europe in few
days they booked passage to follow
her.
On board Mrs Mullen showed a
decided preference for the son. to
the ehagrin OF the father. but final
~ the more experienced pleading
OF the father won out, and their
wedding will take place within two
months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

best possible for their children. The
foreign parents sees only the money
and the immediate problems solved
by H. He has not the rcmotcst Idea
that he IL robbing his child OF de-
velopment. OF education that viii
be vital later on. OF health and uiti-
mate happiness.
1T IN the same with the people
OF the remote sections OF the south.
There we have people who have for
hundreds OF years lived by barter.
who have never perhaps In their
lives seen real money until II was
earned by the children. The sight
Of II bewildera them and confuses
their idea OF It's value In life.
These people are not strange. alb
normal creatures. without family az
feciiong. Their very crimes show a
deep emotional nature and the hot
test feelings OF kindness and love
toward their own. They are hypno
tized by gold as a Wild animal by
strong fight. They do not under
stand new standards Of value. that
In all"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
100 SUITS
TO ENFORCE
INCOME TAX

Assistant United States District
Attorney G. +. Riddell In making
preparations TO hrlng suits against
approximately 100 corporations In
this district To enforce the corpor'
alton income tax law OF 1909. Print
ed forms emhodying the govern.
ment complaint have been received
from the department OF Justice at
Washington. The law provides for
percentage tax OF all corporations
having an income OF more than
$4,000. The constltutionaiity OF the
law In general viii be tested. Cor
porations doing business In the
sNte only will contest the right OF
congress to impose any tax what.
ever upon them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
CHANGES WILL TO
SPOIL OWN CASE

Los ANGELES July PA
strange case was brought TO the
attention Of the probate depart
mont Of the superior court here
today when Il was shown that
Mrs. Eliza Finley. mother Of
Mrs. Lila !. Maxwell. who died
suddenly in India while on .
world tour, had nutiIsted her
daughters will 10 avoid being
beneficiary.
MAXWELL refused TO take the
5000 left by his wife. and al
though the signatures Of Mrs.
Maxwell and two witnesses
were torn off. insisted that the
wishes OF his dead wife be en-
forced and her mother receive
the money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

THt NEW " B. ARMY SHOts
Men tor womenl who have trou-
BILE with their feet" might take a
hint from their Uncle Sam With re-
gard TO shoes.
Uncle, through his army surgeons
and shoemakers. has long sought TO
produce sensible. comfortable
and durable shoe for his soldiers.
Here IL the result OF his many thou.
sand experiments.
Here IL IL. The toe Is very broad.
Although strong and heavy. the shoe
Is flexible. and can be bent until
the toe almost touches the heel,
No part OF the foot ~ cramped In
this last, There Is room for every
toe to work.
The shoes Is considered as the
best footwear ever devised for men
who must be able To walk 20 or so
miles day without hilsterlng the
feet or raising a crop OF corna and
bunions And what's good for a
soldiers feet Is just as good, the
army doctors say. for any feet that
have TO do much walking or stand.
Ing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
SIGNED FORTUNE
AWAY WHILE ILL

tns ass~a Press t.~a.sd Wire,
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. July
2s.-chars 70 that while his
wife. Bessie, lay dying In
hospital here OF deIiriun ire
mems. her husband. Frederick
Bell, induced her 20 sign over
20 him her fortune o. $500. 600.
Mrs. Marion Downing and Miss
Martha Bushy, sisters Of Mrs.
Bell. today filed suit In which
they asked that this assign
reni be set aside.
Mrs Bell was the favorite
daughter.in-la~ Of Thomas Bell.
wealthy pioneer q Kern county,
who at his death left her one
ninth Of his 100000 estate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
BOLD COWBOYS CORRAL TWENTY
r LASSIES FRESH FROM COLLEGE

CHEYENNE. wyo, July "a
Twenty pretty girls. fresh from Vas.
sar. who are touring Wyoming,
threw the entire male population Of
Cody and the surrounding ranges
into n fever OF excitement on their
arrival there recently.
News OF their coming had
spread throughout the country. and
more than 50 cowboys. discarding
their COW ponies for automobiles,
were NJ the station to meet the beyy
OF feminine loneliness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

Each man was tagged with a
badge. Not married. but willing to
be" and eager efforts were made
to induce the girls to 90 joyridlng.
DIR. George u. Shattnck OF Vas
sar. who is chaperoning the party.
objected.
The cowboys promptly lassooed
the Directing doctor and took the
girls around town in the machines.
The girls photographed the young
men. danced. rode and flirted with
them until the indignant doctor was
released.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
IT'S VERY KIND
OF ENGLAND

WASHINGTON, ID. G., July %
Charge d'Affaires Innes OF the Brit
ish embassy here notified Secretary
OF State Knox today that Great
Britain will not protest the free pas
sage Of American vessels through
the Panama canal beyond the for
mai note which already has been
presented.
The British note TO Secretary
Knox said that a long argument
tending TO show that discrimina-
ton in tolls violates the Hay
Pauncefote treaty will be submitted
within few months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
1T WILL BE DUE
TO WIVES AND
SWEETHEARTS

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. July 20.
Union labor officials here admit
today that II the shopmen's fedora
ton strike on the Hartman lines Is
successful II will be largely due to
services OF women relatives. wives.
daughters and sweethearts. who are
rendering inestimable aid by doing
picket duty. while the men are en-
gagged In other lines earning funds
to carry on the fight. This situa-
ton Ernest l.. Reguin, president of
the state federation. says prevails
In San Francisco. Oakland. sacra-
mento and other points. In Oakland
alone. he says, from IL to IA women
stand on daily watch In the picket
line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
WON'T LET UP
ON HARRY THAW

NEW YORK. July 29.-That eff
forts to secure the release OF Harry
X. Thaw from Matteawan would
not be abandoned. despite the ruling
OF Justice keogh that the Plttsburg
millionaire is still insane. was the
declaration here today of Clarence
]. Shearn, Thaw's leading counsel
while the blow rails hard on
Thaw's aged mother" said Shearn
today. 1T merely means slight
postponement of the day when he
can go home. We intend to try
again soon"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

STRIKE SETTLED

KETCHfKAN. Alaska. July "a
After being on strike since July
4. because Of the refusal OF the can
merry owners to grant higher wages.
the fishermen's strike which threat
ened to paralyze the salmon canning
industry Of southeastern Alaska,
was settled today on a compromise
basis. -Four thousand fishermen re-
sumed work today after being idle
for three weeks, and the canneries
have reopened. The strikers were
granted practically all they de-
manded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
SAYS JUDGE MADE FACES
Former Fire Chief Asks New Trial,
neoIarina -Iildnc Waa fnfIile rad

Declaring Judge was influenced.
MINNEAPOLIS. July e.
Basing his contention on the charge
that Judge Horace Dickinson OF the
district court made faces al jury
trying the civil suit OF the city
against former Fire Chief James X.
Canterbury, Attorney Albert II. Hall
filed a motion for new trial.
He declares that the jury was I'M
duly influenced by gestures, facial
expressions and shaking OF the
head" by the jurist 10 bring In a
verdict Of $1,000 and $500 interest
against the defendant.
In the affidavit filed II IL stated
that the facial gestures were all
the more noticeable for the fact
that the Judge lis usually most ur-
bane and impersonal In his atti-
tude."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
TO PASS 1T

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 90
Passage of the sugar tariff revision
bill. with provision for a reduction
In duty of 80 cents per hundred
pounds on raw sugar. making the
duty sl.60 per hundred, was pre-
saged by vote of the senate In
committee OF the whole. The vote
was 81 TO 20 on the passage OF the
Lodge amendment, providing for
such reduction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
ODDITIES in THE NEWS

lar in his home in Toledo. o. and,
hurting n heavy book at him, knock
ed him unconscious.
Then he went through the burg
lars pockets and recovered a brace
let that belonged TO his wife.
While he was calling the police on
the phone. the burglar recovered
and fled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
CANARY BIRD HANGS SELF.

4 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July
4 2s.--Diamonds, an aged canary /
4 bird belonging to Thos. Nees.
4 proprietor of hotel here, is
4 supposed TO have committed
4 suicide.
4 The bird was found hanging
4 In Its cage by a piece OF wrap
4 ping string. One end was
4 fastened to its perch and the /
4 other end had been twisted
4 several times around the birds
4 neck. and the owner liz certain
4 the canary Intentionally killed
4 itself.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 n \ \
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

his head, nearly drowning as a re-
suit. lie went to doctors and
had the wound sewed.
Returning nome he sat In rock
ing chair and II collapsed. breaking
into hundreds of pieces. The coun-
Gilman, who weighs 200 pounds.
severely spralned his back.
In the evening he was walking
painfully up and down in front OF
his home when a large dog attack
ed him and took piece out of his
leg. Now he cannot even walk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
ANOTHER
INDICTMENT


PORTLAND. Or, July 29.--That
Mayor Rushlight, Chief OF Police
Slower, Detective Captain Baty. ex.
Detective Reid and Patrolman Mad.
dox openly outraged public
decency, grossly disturbed public
peace" and committed an act I'm
furious to public morals" is the
charge made In another indictment
against them growing from the
alleged attempted bribery OF Depu,
ty District Attorney Collier with
$500 In marked currency. which was
reported by the grand jury today.
The Indictment is based on the
public nuisance statute, the offense
charged being misdemeanor and
the penalty not more than fine Of
$500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
NOT TAINTED

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, July 20
That the city council scouts the
suggestion that Andrew Carnegie's
money is tainted" Is shown by the
fact that that body has just accept
ed the ironmaster's offer OF $125,000
TO erect branch libraries here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

Min every face burned bright
read and each about five pounds
eayicr than when they left. the
members OF 81. Marks choir return
ed Saturday night from delight
ful outing OF week spent on oFcas
island Rev. shayier was In charge
OF the expedition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

The United States ARMY trans
port Dix will make Its first trip In
year when II will leave for the
Philippines on July 81 with a large
supply for the Philippine army. The
Dix was badly damaged when Il en-
countered typhoon on the Pacific
about year ago. II will carry 31s
animals and $500 tons OF hay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

The following are the average
prices paid By local commission
merchants TO tho producers and
commissioners The prices paid the
farmers comes under buying price,
and the sum paid by the retailer
under selling price" Prices In all
cases are subject TO variation. ac-
eordfng TO freshness and general
excellence. but these prices. unless
otherwise Indicated. are for strictly
first grades
Eggs-BuyinG Price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
Hen OF q Slightly Blind. but Still
Laws Equs Regularly,

"Belya Lockwood" hen belong
Ing TO Marshall Hatch of Norwell,
Mass. Is n years old. but still lays
eggs. though not so many as at
sweet 10. when she laid $50 yearly.
She is slightly blind. but other
wise seems to be healthy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
GREAT DOCK STRIKE ENDS.

word OF public explanation by
either the workers or employers,
the great dock strike ended sud
denly today. II had lasted ten
weeks and thousands upon thou
sands OF workmen and their fam
lilies suffered great privatIons, while
the business OF the city was badly
crippled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
Washington Women Reveal the So
Graf Of WHY They Wear Sos.

A story from ST. Louis says many
society women are wearing mems
haifhose because they are cooler.
The women of the District OF Co
lumbia say they have been wearing
sox for some time. because the silk
sox cost only so cents, while full
length stockings cost $3.50
Those who object TO the breyity
OF the son sew cotton tops TO them,
and nobody else knows the differ
once.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
FATE HAS 1T IN FOR HIM

Dog Attacks Man Who Had Twice
Met Mlshap the Same Day.
SUNBURY, Pa, July 29.--Chas.
IL. krohn, a member of the Sun
bury borough council. is victim of
hard luck. He went In bathing. took
a dive and cut three-inch cash In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
sss--~--~-~~s-~H-@-----H-.4 e. ~
CURED OF BOWEL AND
STOMACH TROUBLES

II have been an invalid for the
hast nine years. not being able TO 10
my own hon-ework. much OF the
time heinK confined 10 the bed. not
being able 10 be on my feet and was
constantly getting VERSE. MY stoNi.
aeh ana bowels were IN very bad
condition. when I began taking
Treatments 81 pr Swick could
scarcely walk to the corner OF the
xfreet TO take the ear. but began 80
Improve with the first treatment.
and In a short time the stomach and
bowels were IN fine condition. and IN
six weeks ! was new woman. aud
vas doing ali my own homework"
MRS. v ~. DiCKE>SOS.
The above cure was effected with
~ giving a drop OF medicine. We
ran do as much for YOU ~ you are
troubled IA like manner u yen VIII
give us the opportunity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
This Bolt Did Some Barber Work
on Bull Pun.

During a terrific thunderstorm q
bolt struck a tree in Philip Millers
back yard. In Metuchen. n. g., split
the tree in many pieces. shattered
dog house at the base, and singt d
the hair completely off one side OF
MIller's bull pup Tige, and stunned
him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
New vork--An aoreement I

stand together indefinitely" was
today reached by New York fur
manufacturers. following a series OF
conferences over the strike situa-
ton. About 10000 OF their furriers
struck two months ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29
Az 81 She spsnks Her Baby
Dauuhter." Aged 90.

Mrs. Margaret Armstrong. 81. was
before Magistrate Mcfarland. in
Philadelphia. on charge OF spank
ing her daughter. Mrs. Maria Dean.
so.
Mrs. Dean said her mother Insist
ed on chastising her with broom
stick. The aged mother was releas'
ed with a rcprimand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-07-29

Knocks Out Burglar With Book and
Receivers Wife's Bracelet.
DIR. G.. b. Booth discovered a burg
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-21

and women VINO gave ucnie' -
tnction in many lines of effort amo e
the colored people will be present I'd
speak.
The closing day will be devoted to
an interdenominat tiona! religious con-
gresS. Bishops. distinguished prel-
ates and laymen from all denomina-
tions will be present and deliver ad-
dresses. The closing event of l he cele-
bra ton will be a reception sven by
The ladies of Washington in honor of
the visiting delegates. From efforts
being put forth this promises to be
the most brilliant social event ever
attempted by the colored people Of
this city. On Sept. "a. in the after
noon. parade will take place. The
District OF Columbia national guard
and many fraternal and civic organ
izations from Washington and nearby
cities will participate in the parade.
1t is expected that fully 5000 men will
be in line.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-21
AFRO-AMERICANS EMPLOYED
IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Large Number of Officials, Principals,
Teachers, Clerks and Posice.

The government of the District of
Columbia is under three commissioners
appointed by the President OF the
United States and confirmed by the
senate. In the District OF Columbia
the Afro-American population is ap-
proximately one-third of the total
population The total number of Afro
Americans in the employ Of the gov
ernment of the District OF Columbia
is 2,413, and their aggregate annual
salaries amount to $1.479,OO0. This is
divided as follows:
Skilled and unskilled laborers. re-
ceiving from S1.5O to SO per day, an
average of 1.GOO. with an aggregate
compensation Of about s7SO.OOO.
Clerks. messengers. policemen, fire.
men, watchmen. janitors. elevator
operators and artisans. receiving from
nominal sum with board and lodging
to $1,000 per annum salary. 1872. with
an aggregate annual compensation OF
$4,000.
Public school officials and teachers
receiving from $500 per annum to
s., 900 per annum. $50. with an ag-
gregate annual compensation of S537.-
COO
Public school janitors. siNty-fve with
an aggregate annual compensate ton OF
about $4,000.
The following is n list of Afro
American officials and employees in
the public schools of the District Of
Columbia other than teachers and jan
itors, with annual salary of each:
Assistant superintendent. r. g.
Bruce. $1,000 per annum. Four super
visIng principals at s2,2OO per annum
plus longevity pay: ]. c. Nalle, $2.7OO;
w. S. Montgomery. s2.TOO: Miss NJ. z.
Shadd. $1,000; ]. z. Walker. S2,5oO-
Two clerks and librarians at $3.50 per
annum each and longevity pay: Miss
]. 3. Brandon. $7OO; Miss !. T. Wea-
yer. 500.
Clerk and librarian: j. w. Clifford.
$3.50 per annum.
Clerk. ]. w. Smith, S1.4OO per an
mum.
Messenger. Louis Monroe, $720 per
annum.
Normal. high and manual training
schools. three principals at $1,000 per
annum each and longevity pay: Miss
L. e. Moten. $4,000; E. 9. Williams,
$1,000; w. B. Evans. $500.
Assistant director of primary instruc-
ton at 81 400 per annum and longevity
pay: Miss E. f. G. Merritt, s1,650.
Six assistant directors at $1,000 per
annum each and longevity pay: j. t.
Layton. $3.50: r. w. Hunster. $3.50:
Mrs. ]. w. Shaw. $3.50: Miss A D.
Jones. $3.50: Miss A. ]. Turner.
$3.50; Miss N. T. Jackson. $3.50.
Clerk: Lily Simmons, SI75 per an
mum.
Clerk: ]. p. Taylor. s67o per an
mum.
Custodian: S. 3. Simmons. $1,000.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-21
Baptist Convention Shows Backbone

Baptist Convention Shows Backbone.
The Lott Carey Baptist convention
showed backbone and race pride at
its annual meeting in Portsmouth. Va.
in August 1t appointed committee
to confer with the officials of southern
railroads with reference to securing
better accommodations for colored peo-
pie who patrouiZe them AZ passengers.
The jimcrow car service is disgrace
to Christian American civilization and
for the good of humanity ought to be
brought to a speedy end.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-21
A Song to Afrie's Great.

Give me a hymn OF praises
From early morn till late:
A song to rouse the nations.
A song to Afric's great:
With melody to equal
The minstrels OF the sea:
To ride upon the breezes
Ger lofty mount and lea.
With graces from the muses.
I'd sing a stirring song:
To tell the world our virtues
And lift above the wrong.
A balm TO sooth the sorrows.
'Twould drive away all tears:
To live throughout the ages,
Like music of the spheres.
The birds that sing so sweetly
In yonder greenwood tree:
With Joyful notes OF gindness.
Would list awhile to me.
In that hymn. fun of praises
From early morn Till late.
That song to rouse the nations.
That song to Afric's great.
Azaiia Edmon;a Martin in coIored An
ican Magazine.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-09-21

The Pearl Barber Shop, located at
929 Twenty-first street, is one of the
most complete and up-to-date ton
sorial parlors in the West. The pro-
prietor, Harry Jones, needs no recon-
mendation to the public. His years
of service in this line Of work speak
louder than anything we might say in
his behalf. Everything sanitary. Call
and give US a trial.