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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Preliminary Conferences In
dicate Great Enthusiasm
Among Workers
LUNCHEON WILL BE
AT l O'CLOCK TODAY
Daily Conferences Will Then Be Held
Until the Amount Is Raised.
Leaders Talk ON Value
of the Work
GIVE SOME REASONS
FOR AIDING Y. N. c. A.


Some of the chairmen of the COM
mittees OF the $4,000 Y. w. c. A.
campaign to be launched today
We're asked yesterday:
eWhy do you give money to the
Y. w. c. AZ.
Their answers follow:
Because of the good results OBJ
tained. -Culpepper Exum.
Because 1t is a deserving cause,
worthy of support. Murray
Brown.
.'There can be no institution more
worthy of the hearty support Of the
public than the Y W. c. A., be-
cause it better safeguards the
purity and welfare of our young
women than any other institution
| know of. f.''-Solon Jacobs.
Il feel that there is no more de-
serving work done in this great city
than that done by these noble
ladies and if the public generally
could only know of their untiring,
unselfish work the rest would be
easy. oscar c. Turner.
Because the good women who
have this work in hand deserve the
support of the community in their
efforts to help the young women
and girls who come into our midst.
leaving home and friends behind
them - Pascal g. Shook.
Sydney j. Bowie: THE work of
the Young Women's Christian as
sociation is beyond price. Its
value cannot be expressed in words.
No nobler institution was ever
formed and none more efficiently
managed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the Office of the pro-
bate clerk:
William L. Fisher Of Birmingham and
Miss Lille Wrye.
F. T. Wideman OF New Merkle and
Miss Irmie McCay.
Smith.
0. Il. French of Birmingham and Miss
Francis Reeder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
"Wet Goods Returned to Owners

Following an order from the judge
of the criminal court. wagon load
of wet goods" that were seized un-
der the provisions of the Fuller bill by
ex-Sheriff Higdon. and which have
been "reposing in the warehouse OF
the county Jail. We're turned over to
their respective owners yesterday By
Deputy Sheriff ID. r. Sugg. The owners
proved in court that the goods had been
seized in transit and that the law had
not been violated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
PRATT CITY REVIVAL
VERY SUCCESSFUL

The Rev. Charles F. Hunter continues
the series of revival meetings at the Pratt
City Methodist Episcopal church on
Fourth street with great sueeessi Mr..
Hunter preached at four services on sun
day to large congregations. There We're 26
conversions during the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Negrn Woman Stabbed

Ola Flucuss, a negro woman, was
stabbed badly in the neck last night
by another negro woman at 2f17 Ave-
nue. G. The woman was taken to the
Hillman hospital in a serious condi-
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Automobile Stolen

A. w. Caldwell reported the loss
of 1911 Cadillac automobile to the
police last night. The machine was
left standing in front of the Colonial
hotel and was gone when Mr.. Caldwell
returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Negro Shot

Lee Allen, a negro, was shot in tina
groin last night at 1919 Ninth avenue
BY another negro. who escaped. Allen
was taken to the Hillman hospital. His
condition is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Maxim Is Favorably Inclined

". IT. Maxim, president Of the Tennes-
see Milling and Feed company, said !:
'tfnder the proper regulations and with
films OF only an educational and semi
educational character being projected.
am favorably inclined to think that NOV
ing picture theatres on Sundays would be
all right. / am willing to allow Judge
Lana to settle the question"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Says They Are Educational

r. W. Blaekford, vice president of the
William r. Donovan Provision company,
said: Judge Lanes announcement that
he favored moving pictures on Sunday
voices the popular sentiment on the aues-
ton | can see no harm in moving pic
lures and sincerely hope the moving pic
ture theatres Will soon be allowed to OPP
crate ON sundays, as / strongly believe
in their educational and moral value"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18

CONTINUED on page seven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Sees Morals in Them

Lee S. Mills, sales and advertising man.
ager of strielSland-Green Furniture COM
pany, said: Il see moral IN every photo
story that ] witness and | strongly urge
the city commission to grant permission
to the moving picture theatres to operate
or Sundays. Commissioner Lanes stand
on the question Is an admirable one and
one which has the support of every pro-
gressiye Citizen in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-18
Two Bodies of Ministers,
However, Went on Record
Against Them
LANE WILL BRING
UP SUBJECT FRIDAY
MANY Citizens in All Walks of Life
Were Asked for Express
sions of Opinion
Yesterday

Judge A. O. Lane personally will in
troduce at the commission meeting Fri
day a resolution that moving picture
shows be permitted to operate here on
Sunday.
He announced this yesterday. saying
that he would be unable to introduce
the resolution this morning on account
of the shortage of time. The chances
are that the shows will be permitted
to remain open from IL o'clock Sunday
morning until o'clock Sunday even-
ings. That is the present plan Of Judge
Lane, it is understood. The picture show
owners will also be required to donate
TO the charities of Birmingham oer-
tain amount of their gross revenue.
They will be required also to arrange
a plan whereby their employees will not
be forced to work seven days in the
week.
While Judge Lanes announcement in
favor of Sunday moving pictures under
proper censorship was received with
some surprise even by the picture men
themselves II has apparently met with
much favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08

more dark and away from the front
OF the home.
The fact that Mr.. Schoessel had been
unusually happy during the past
two weeks. they claim points TO the
fact that he had no trouble.
Mrs. Schoessel today was in the
care OF physician. although she bore
the great shock we'll during the night.
While she is not seriously Ill. as a re-
suit OF the fatal tragedy. yet she is
in a highly nervous state.
THREE ARRESTED.
Three are arrested and the police
expect 20 land two more in connec-
ton with being implicated in the
of the Seventh avenue citizen.
The police adhere closely to the
theory that Mr.. Schoessel was held
up by amateurs. For expert hold-up
men. two is considered big crowd
say the police and seldom do they
travel about in larger numbers than
two. The police further believe that
the youths were probably dope
fCOurfnued on PAGE Fsfyel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
EXPECT BEILISS
VERDICT SUNDAY
Defendants Attorney Charges
He rs Made Scapegoat- for
I Missing Officials.

Kiev. Russia. Nov S.-The jury is
expected to return a verdict tomor-
row in the trial OF Mendel Beiliss for
the alleged murder of the Christian
boy. Andrew Yushoinsky. Speeches of
counsel were finished today. Attorney
Grusenberg. for the defense, opened
the days proceedings by arguing the
defendant was the scapegoat for miss
ing officials, referring to Vera T. Che
beriak,' and his band of criminals.
The lawyer said he was convinced of
their guilt, for "all roads of evidence
lead TO Vera T. Cherebriak and not to
the brick works, where Beiliss was
employed" Activities of the anti
Semetic black hundred continue with
out cessation. The secretary of the
'Two-Headed Eagle" today issued the
assertion that the Jews spent ss,500,-
900 during the trial for counsel, press,
police and witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
Suffrage Body Avoids a
Split by Postponing Con-
stitution Action.
DRAMATIC SITUATIONS
Dr.. Anna BIount Grows CauSti-
caIIy Humorous in Offering
a Nomination Joke.

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. s.-Opposition to
the reelection of Grace Wilbur Trout,
president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage
association, was Withdrawn at today's
session of the convention. The an
nouncement was m-de in humorous
speech by DR.. Anna Blount of Chicago.
whose remarks held the delegates in
startled suspense for a time. as she
had beer one of the incumbents criti-
ciSed.
Il arise to nominate a woman who
throughout this campaign handled our
affairs in legal way" began Er.
Blount, and all eyes we're direct
ed at Catherine Waugh McCulloch, a
lawyer. "She comes RI: family long
connected with courts of justice. and
possesses every qualification for the
office of president of tEis associa ton"
Continuing, DR.. Blount So i'd: II have
II G great honor to nominate Jane Doe
of legal document fame. sister of the
equally famous John Doe Florence
Peterson" After the speech she said
it wa designed to infuse good humor
in tense situation.
Mrs stewart, but a strong protest
against Mrs. Trout's conduct of af-
fairs"
No HOPE OF WINNING.
Mrs. Florence Bennett Peterson, sec
retary CT the association. was chosen
by the McCulloch-Stewart faction as
presidential candidate to run against
AIRS. Trout.
The faction had no hope of @inning
the fight for Mrs. Peterson, as the ma
jOrity of the delegates to the conyen-
tion declared allegiance to Mrs. Trout.
DR.. Blount said she wouldn't vote for
Mrs -rout if she were the only wom-
an in Illinois who would run for the
office.
Mrs. Peterson is woman OF intel /
Iigence,' DR.. 3lount said "It would be 4
a good thing TO have a woman with !
brains in the presidential chair"
Amidst the greatest enthusiasm Mrs. !
Trout and the administration ticket /
we're elected The new officers are:
President-Grace Wilbur Trout, Chi
-ago.
First vice president-Jane Addams.
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
ASTOR TO MARRY
MISS HUNTINGTON
Young New Yorker, With S65,
100000, to Take Childhood
Friend as His Bride.

New York, Nov. S.-Vincent Astor
is engaged to marry Miss Helen Eins-
more Huntington, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert p Huntington of
Staatsburg. n. Y. The wedding. it is
understood, will be celebrated next
spring Young Astor inherited s65.-
0OO. 900 from the estate of his father,
who perished on the Titanic. He is %
and the bride TO be 20. They have
known each other since childhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
NEGRO TAKEN AS
LEECSON SLAYER
Thomas Briscoe Identified by
Man Who Saw Him With
Woman Night of Murder.

Chicago, H., Nov. S.-Thomas Bris
coe. a copper-colored negro, was arrest
ed today in connection with the mur.
der of Miss Ida Leegson a month ago.
Chief of Detectives Halpin announced
Briscoe was identified by a man who
was riding in buggy the night of the
murder and saw the negro with Miss
Leegson. Halpin added Briscoe has
been identified as the man who at
tackled Mrs. Tamilla Rossiter in the
basement of her home last July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08

ELEvENS
FEEET TOMORROW
lpics and Illini Battle on
y 'owning Field-Local
Rg Fans to Attend.

~ tEt in tri-city football circles
will center upon the clash
the Olympic and Illini clubs
ing field. Not satisfied with
MoM kiefeat early in the season,
warriors are shouting for
Homo. 0si'Sns They 'neg saSs Ssn ssessR sresslg
ed their lineup, and are
their ability to- trim their
MS in the contest foT the
onship.
ue Illini succeed IN defeat
nacrn' 'ympics, the Moline titLs
OHS6U sdly tangled and a third
be necessary to deter
Football fans believe.
the Olympics will have
Atfnrneus Guilty in again humping
olphson's men win play
to CONT the most part.
the Independents have
feQt the entire squad will
,hers, accompanied by
- Rock Island rooters.
nd weights of the re-
Concord, n. follows:
Felker today hora1p1cs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
Killed by Thirty Foo, FAN.

an employe of the Sanducky Portland
Cement company. fell thirty feet to his
death at the plant Of the company yes
terday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
ECCS DEMAND rs
CENTS IN GOTHAM

New York. Nov. s.-Scarcity OF eggs
today caused retailers to put the price
a. 70 cents a dozen for the best, with
prospects that they will go three TO
five cents higher. The wholesale price
is So cents. though certain westerns
were obtsinable at 43 cents. With
the tariff Off wholesalers are planning
to bring eggs from abroad. believing il
VII be profitable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
Indictments at East St. Louis.

East St Louis, Ill, Nov. s--Eighty
Indictments were returned today
aga inst nine officials and former Of
ficisls Of East St Louis by the grand
jury that has been investigating
charges Of municipal graft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mercury. Juniter
Morning stars: Saturn. Mars. yenns.
The star OF very deep rcd color. ia tie
-ast- toward the horizon from the Plei-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
Four Ruffiahs Slug and
Shoot Citizen on Well
Lighted Avenue.
ATTACKED NEaR HOME
Fatally Wounded, He Staguers
to Rear Door of 4 House. Sum-
mons Help and Expires.

Lste tnis AFTERNOON fhe police were
sill holding 20 the th9o 9ory thst robbery
By noVices was the nIotive in the muir.
der Of ). 3. Senoesse1 al me stems Of
his home on Seventh avenue ~ N
o'clock last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
80 ARE ARRESTED
IN COPPER STRIKE
Despite Blizzard, Idle Men Par
ade and Violate Injunction
of the Court.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. S.-Despite a
blizzard, copper strikers held a mum
ber of parades in the district today. At
Calumet there were 80 arrests for VIC
lation of the injunction prohibiting
disturbances. The strikers were re-
leased on their own recognizance to
appear in court at a later date. Four
coach loads of non-union mep sarrived
today. There was no trouble.
Second vice president-Mrs. II. NJ.
Brown, Peoria.
Recording secretary-Mrs. James
Morrison, Chicago.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. E. l..
Stewart, Chicago.
Treasurer-Miss Jennie Johnson,
Chicago.
Consideration of constitution,
which might have resulted in a split
of the convention, was postponed for
year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
BIG GAMES ON

Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. S.--Dart-
mouth and the University of Pennsyl-
variu met -Yoo-oaff neressFoday tile
first time in 1s yeafs. Supporters of
both teams are confident of the ability
OF their respective elevens to win a
victory which would put them in line
for the championship.
Princeton. y. J., Nov. s.-Ligh rain
this morning is not expected 10 inter
fere much with the Princeton Harvard
game Harvard is conceded by many
critics TO have the stronger team.
Princeton supporters took nearly all
the Harvard money offered at odds
varying from ten 10 six to four TO
three. The $4,000 seats in the temper
airy stadium We're sold last.
At the end of the half: Harvard 3.
Princeton o.
New Haven. Conn. Nov. S.-The
largest crowd of the season is on Yale
field for the football battle between
Brown and Yale. Brown undergradu-
ates are confident Yale will be defeat
ed. as was the case three years ago.
In the Yale camp the feeling prevails
that the Blue. smarting from is defeat
by Colgate last week and the storm of
criticism that followed. will come
back"
Ithaca. y. Y, Nov. s.-A record
breaking crowd is at the annual foot
bail game between Cornell and Mich
igan Several hundred Michigan root
ers arrived last night accompanied by
a band. The CopelI eleven is in ex-
cellent condition. The line up is the
same as against Harvard Saturday,
with the exception OF O'Hearne. star /
right end. missing. He is recovering
from a severe injury to his eye SUI /.
fered in the Harvard game. Mehaffay. 7
who will play right end, is no. com 1
parable with O'Hearne.
At the end of the half: Michigan Z. 4
Cornell o.
Chicago. Ill. Nov. S..With the rela-
tive standing only at stake in the
games played by western conference
teams. and with Drake and Missouri
meeting in the only title contest.
coaches and players are looking for
ward 70 the decisive battle a week
hence. Most teams are attempting 70
pay today. but with only part of the
Usual strength. Minnesota Is crippled
IN the extreme and is not playing At
Madison the much battered Wisconsin
eleven meets the Ohio state. whose
players are in good condition. Chi
ago plays Northwestern at Evanston.
AT Iowa City raw winds promised to
interfere with the Indiana-Iowa game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z .. m. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
and Vicinity

Fair tonighs and Sunday, colder to-
night with the lowest temperature
about % degrees, moderate northwest
winds.
Temperature at q. M, "a. Highest
yesterday, SO; lowest last night. "a
velocity of wind AT a m. 19 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, IA inch.
Relative humidity at ,. m, 81: at
: a. m, 90.
stage of water. SO; a rise off L in
last "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
SUPERIOR SWEPT
BY SEVERE STORM
Eight Inches of Snow and 68-
Mile Wind Drives All Ship
ping Into Port.

Houghton, Mich, Nov s-This part
of Lake Superior was swept the last
Is hours by gale thar IN
shipping n. III Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
MIGRATORY BIRD
LAW is HELD VOID
New York Attorney General
Declares Federal Ena actment
Is Unconstitutional.

Albany, -. Y, Nov. s.-The migra-
tory bird law recently enacted by con
gress today was declared onstitu-
tionai by Attorney General Carmody
OF New York state Carmody is in
sympathy with the law, but is certain
the federal government has no right
to assume control Of states birds or
game.
Closing Arguments Segun.
Chicago, Ill. Nov. s-Arguments in
the Donahoe-Steife.-Fu case bas..z
today The case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
sneeder Kills One. Hurts Tua-.

EIgin. ILL.,, Nov. S.-Edward EI11pz
man, expert electrician of Aurora, was
killed; William Dunbar, electrical en-
gineer of Wheaton, was fatally In
iured. and Henry Il. Egger, electrical
foreman of Whes on. was seriously fn-
jured when gasoline speeder Jumped
the track of the Aurora. Elgin anc
Chicago third rail line at Ingalton, ten
miles east of Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08

/ a NAhtA NOoog ANTMpIrS
! of New York sta
of Harry Thaw. I'LL
ferred automatica'
courts, where a
in behalf of ThayI
The governor Ir,a
the indictment re-;
in New York col,
nm WIN eon9pi back
Mattewan, to which,
after his second L
of Stanford White,
sensational flight a l.
days later was arre'''
Canada.
Thaw's attorney an
Immediately file an &
petition for a writ Z.
which was originally '.
legation that Thaw h;i''
for conspiracy by the
jury. Because extra
granted on the streng
York county indictment
essary to amend the p,
ingly.
Thaw was not present
e-nor announced his deci
remain in custody here
federal proceedings.
HELD TO BE A III
The governor said:
ton of Governor Glynn
companying paper it appe
jury of the county of N
duly returned an indictl
Thaw. That is suffiicen
the arrest and arraignmel
the respondent If he m
within the state wherein
ment is pending. 1t is fur
ficient to establish that
found in any state or C
the indictment is pendin
from justice. l am unable
duty in the premises as
investigation of Thaw's 4
ton, or of counsel for
New York, or of the prob
of the accused
The governor made pu'
ion by Attorney General
ing him to grant the
mother issued a SO
ment in which she said th
decision was not a shocl
a disappointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08
PRISON TERM FORT
WRIT TING LETTERS
Mrs. Antoine Enzler of Freepori
Is to Spend Thirty Months
at LeavenWorth.

Freeport, Ill, Nov. s.-Mrs. Antoine
EnzIer, who confessed writing inn
proper letters TO Alta Rosensteil, was
sentenced TODAY TO 30 months in the
Leayenworth. Kan. prison. Her con-
fession was the sensation of the recent
trial of DR.. Arnold OF this city, who
was accused of writing the missives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08

Continued on Page Five-J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-08

suddenly and
is caused by
.es. Quick re-
ig Chamber
Ill druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Sounds Made by EARTHQUAKES.

Earthquake sounds are described as
variations of heavy rumbling so low
In pitch as almost to be more felt than
heard Tin many cases inaudible to per-
sons who are deaf to very low tones)
and belonging to one or another of the
following types: The passing of wag-
ons. thunder. wind. the fall Of load OF
stones. the fall of u heavy body. an ex.
plosion or some other miscellaneous
sound. In strong earthquakes the
sound area occupies central region
ION an average twO-thirds) of the dis.
turbed region; in moderate earth
quakes the two areas are approximate
~ Of the same magnitude, while In
many slight earthquakes the sound
area Is larger than the disturbed area.
AS rule. the beginning Of the sound
precedes the shock. and the end Of the
sound follows the end Of the shock.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Dead City o. As!A.

OF the seven cities Of Asia. perhaps
Sardis has the most interesting and re-
mantle history, and yet, with all It's
wealth. it's famous rulers, its wise
counselors, Its victorious armies, II
was the greatest failure Of them all
The richest man in the world, Croe'
sus, was king Of Sardis; the wisest
man, Scion, was her guest, and yet
through overconfidence and lack OF
watchfulness, time and again 1t was
surprised, conquered and all but de-
stroyed, until at last the disintegrat.
ing rock and soil from its own citadel,
loosened by the winter rains, and
hurled down by destructive earth.
quakes, buried the city 80 feet deep
from the sight Of man. Il became q
dead city, and it was buried by the
forces Of nature.-The Christian Her
aid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
5atthyany's Black t,sari.

There is curious story Of the PIT
cfous black pearl which Count Loui,
Batthyany. the Hungarian revolution
LIST. wore in his scarfpin. Sentenced 20
death for his part In the rising of lS49
he gave the scarfpin to the valet who
attended him in prison. The valet be
queathed It to bis son. and the son de.
cided to sell It. 1t was taken to Buda.
pest to be valued. and there exhibited
In jewelers. shop window. Crowds
assembled to stare at 1t, end the sus-
picions Of the Austrian police were
aroused. They instituted a rigorous
inquiry and discovered. to their amaze
ment. that the pearl had been stolen
from the crown Of England $50 years
before. The British government
bought It back. but no one has been
able to discover by what means it had
passed into the possession Of the Bat.
thyany family.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
ELIOT ExTOLS POVERTY.
10 q Safer Moral Condition Than In.
ordinate Wealth, He Says.

- . oarer MoraI Conotton nan IN
ordinate Wealth, He Says.
That poverty Is preferable to inor.
dinate wealth as safe moral condi-
ton. and that low wages are not re-
sponsible for immortality. are some OF
the conclusions reached by DR.. Charles
w. Eliot President Emeritus of Har-
ward. as published in the current num-
Der of the Harvard Theological Re.
view. In his article, which Is entitled
THE Churches and Social Sentiment"
DR.. Eliot says:
"One declaration as to what churches
must stand for exhibits a strong tend
ency to attribute the moral evils in the
community to poverty. One reads fire.
quently In the public prints that the
cause Of prostitution is the failure of
employers to pay young women what
is called living wage Must the
churches stand for that doctrine? 1t
seems to me demoralizing and de-
grading doctrine in all its implications.
To my thinking. poverty is a far safer
moral condition than inordinate
wealth"