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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03

T. w. Gavin of Hamlet, who has offered a prize of $2.50 for the best "razorback" hog exhibited at the coun- ty fair, said today that that variety of swine had become so unfashionable in Faulkner county he was afraid there would be no competition for his prize. The few "razorbacks' that are left are so wild, he states, that no one has as yet succeeded ill catching one. MT. Gavin says the farmers of Eagle township are greatly interested in the fair this year, and will enter big display of their products in competi- tion for the township prize.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03
PUSHING CAMPAIGN
 TO DESTROY WEEDS

The campaign to clear the streets of weeds before the opening of the schools is being pushed with good re- suits, according to Mrs. H. P. Aubrey, chairman of the School and Civic Club committee in charge of this work. On several of the principal streets the weeds and grass have been entirely cleaned up. The work of organizing the citizens living on the remaining streets, especially those leading from the business section to the schools and colleges, is now on and before the end of the week it is expected that Cliff ton, Prince and Scott streets, College avenue and Conway boulevard will have been cleared of weeds and rank grass.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03
September Birthstone

IA maiden born when Autumn leaves Are rustling in September's breeze, A Sapphire on her brow should bind, Twill cure diseases of the mind"
 Of all ornamental stones, the Sap phire was the most highly esteemed by the ancients. It was the "gem of gems," the sacred stone par-excel- lence.
 There is legend among the Jews that the Ten Commandments were en- graved upon this gem.
 Sapphires occupy an important po- sition in the gem collections of nearly all the crowned heads of Europe. It was Sapphire ring taken from the finger of Elizabeth just after she ex- pired, which was sent to JameS VI of Scotland as a token of his accession to the English throne.
 Poppy is the September flower.
 Those who come in and pay their accounts by the 10th will receive votes on same.
 J. J. LIVINGSTON
 Jeweler and Optician
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03

ed portions of the states of Kentucky. Ohio and Wisconsin. He states the crops in the famous corn belt of cen. tral Missouri and Illinois seem to be literally burned up by the drouth and Arkansas does not seem to have suf- fered so much from the hot, dry weather as our northern neighbors.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03
Personals

Barnes-Pnoros. Phone 93.-tf W B. Hines has returned from Lit tie Rock.
 w. M. Harrell went to Little Rock this morning.
 Dewitt Parsons of Holland is in Conway today. ~ Miss Amy Roth is visiting her par ents at Judsonia. J. Bruce Greeson went to Little Rock this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Erbacher are vis- iting in Little Rock.
 o. C.. Mitchell returned this morn ing from Plumerville.
 Prof. G. Rice Wilson is spending the day in Little Rock. Fred Middleton of Argenta was in the city this morning.
 New shipment of Niagara Bicycles just received. Bolls Bros.-d3t For Rent or Sale.-A residence. See John Hartley, phone 1O2. dtf
 Gerlie Lowell of Holland is in the city today transacting business.
 Boarders Cottage Hotel, 422 N. Front St., P. R. Hodge. If
 Wanted-A cook-any color; good wages. Mrs. D. o. Harton.-dtf
 Conductor, Ed Freeman is visiting his family on Center street today. Wanted to Rent-3-room house. A.. l.. Parnell, Dancer hotel.-d3t-294* An exceptionally good bill of pie lures is offered at the Grand tonight. Mrs. E. H. Allison and children are guests of Mrs. J. S. Simpson at Mor- rilton. Miss Lucille McDermott of Little Rock is the guest of Miss Meredith Clark.
 Holman billiard has returned to Lit l tie Rock after visit with friends in Conway.
 School Books and all other kinds of school supplies at Florence Drug Con- pany.-d3t-294. School Books and all other kinds of school supplies at Florence Drug Com- pany y.-d3t-294. Miss Bertha F. Reid has gone to Greeneville, Tex, where she will teach in Wesley College Miss Irene Harrell left this morn ing to spend week with Mrs. George l w. Donaghey at Little Rock. Mrs. E. G. Thomson and daughter, little Miss Maurine, of Argenta are guests of friends in Conway.
 Nice home for sale, one-half block north of public school. For particu- lars, see J. D. Dunaway, Jr.-dtf
 Rosemary Theby and Norma Tal- mage will be seen in strong dra- matic offered at the Grand tonight.
 For Sale-12x14 camping tent, used only seven weeks. Apply at Cottage hotel, 422 N. Front St. If | For Sale-Nice Broom house; large lot ;fine garden; 1-2 block north of public school. See J. D. Dunaway. If You should not fail to see Henry Walthall and Claire Mcdonald, two of Biograph's leading actors, in the star reel tonight.
 A. l.. DeArmond, who was thought to be in a dying condition yesterday, rallied somewhat today, though there is little hope for his recovery
 J. w. Reynolds of Fl Dorado, a former Hendrix student, is visiting friends in Conway today. MT. Key holds has accepted the principalship of the Arkansas City Schools, and will assume his duties Monday.
 For Sale at a Bargain-My horse
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-09-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Thursday, in creasing cloudiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
AGED MARE KNOWS
DENVER MAIL ROUTE
Needs No One to Guide Her
on Trip About City.

Denver. There is probably no person
in Denver who is able to start at the
Union depot, traverse every street be
tween there and Broadway, with Four
tecnth street as the western limit and
Nineteenth street as the eastern, and
stop without Il mistake or Il change of
mind Mt every mail box in that area
but horse, aged fifteen, yclept Bess,
knows the hundreds of mail boxes and
knows them so well that she can find
them on the darkest of nights, with n
blizzard Il rainStorm or n ninety mile
wind occupying all available space,
Bess IS the property of Frank Mon
roe, mail collector. She has grown
aged in the service of Uncle Sans mail
service rs assistant mail collector for
the aforementioned route she has
missed only seven days. none of these
in the last year.
1t is the boast of her master that n
substitute mail collector can be placed
on the route for the first time and re
turn with the mail without the aid of
any guide other than the sagacious
Bcss. AS her master climbs into the
wagon after gathering the mail from
one box BeSs heads directly for the
next one. he it around the corner.
across the street or down the block,
and she never misses Il box. Moreover,
until the mail is in the rear of the
wagon and she hears her masters
voice. she will not leave the spot
Ress. saws her master. intends to re
main government employees for many
years yet. Except for the fact that she
spends most of the day sleeping in her
stall until time to go on duty ut t
o'clock in the afternoon, she exhibits
no signs of advanced age
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
FLIES OVER PANAMA CANAL.
Fowler Ma>sa Trip From Pacific TO
Atlantic In Fifty-fivc Minutes

Atlantic In FIFTY five Minutes.
Panama, Robert G. Fowler. the
aviator successfully flew from the Pa
ci.ir over tin canal in hylroacroplane
with Il passenger landing ut the At
Ianfic side IN Gf!Y-fiyc minutes. A pic
turr WAS taken of the operator and
machine in motion
Whc ni%lt h@E frequently been term
eel impossible ON account of the air
currents over Culcbra. Fowler few di-
rcctIy over tn" cut and was able to
carry out various cvoIutions despite
wind obstacles
Leaving Panama Reach ut 945 a m.
he circlcd over Panama city and the
canals entrncc for awhile, then rose
high ana stcpred toward Colon, where
he encountered a twenty-five mile
breeze. In continuing to CriStoba the
motor suddenly stopped. after missing
fire through the gasoline giving out
Fowler succeeded in landing with
ease on Il reef, The pontoon was torn,
but otherwise the machine was undam-
aged
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

keeping with the neat work which the
Democrat owners pride themselves
upon doing.
The wrestling match staged at
Plattcville on Tuesday night, between
The Mysterious Conductor and The
Terrible Turk, resulted in victory for
the Conductor he securing two out Of
three falls. Several from here attend :
ed
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Stevens Of
Platteville were callers here the latter
part Of last week
Mr. and Mrs II. /. Stratman Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Waclsman and Joseph Bray
visited ut the G Il Stratman home in
Dodgeville Sunday.
j. A. Connaughton has accepted Il
position in the Democrat at Madison
and left for there Sunday.
Miss May Robbins of Platteville was
the guest of Mrs, w. II. Kaump here
the fore part of this week.
Ed. Martin, Frank Martin, Will.
Chamley, Ora Montieth, Fred Iweifel,
Clyde Batchclor, w. j. Jeuck, Albert
GRADER and Russell Ryan were callers
in Plattevlle Tuesday night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
DIR. w. G. RI q l. ES
MODERN DENTISTRY
AT RIGHT PRICES.
ITEMS OF LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Hnrucy, who has been visiting
friends in ana near HolandaIe, called
on her friends in this city last week.
Regain Brothers Of lIollaudaIe attend
ed church at st. Paul's last Sunday.
The following named comrades Of
George IL, Legate Post q, a r., were
visiting the public schools May 22
JAS, A. lloare, W. II, Whitford, $. r..
Shepard, w. w Williams J. j, Heath
cock, b. r. prideaux, George Harris
George G.. Cox, Henry Pitts and Com
rade VIM. Richards of w T. Sherman
post, Plattcville.
Benjamin Williams, pioneer resident
OF Pecatonicn, was in Mineral Point
last Friday in company with his son,
William Williams The father is in
the eighty eighth year of age and has
been resident of Wisconsin for more
chan sixty five years.
The following comrades were in at
Genda..ce May %, at Divine Service at
St Mary's church JAS, A. Hoare, w.
IL Whitford $. II. shepard W. w.
williams, j j. Heathcock, b. II. Pri
deaux, VIM Skinner, George Harris,
Henry Pitts, John Harris, George
Nicholson, Joseph Arthur, John Grace,
70 q Reynolds, VIM. T.. keeney and
Comrade Ellis of e. b, Wolcott post,
Milwaukee,
The pageant staged at the University
of Wisconsin last week was mngnltl-
cent success. 1t portrayed N very
impressive manner the early history of
Wisconsin territory Ouf former
townsmau John G. Martin now living
in Madison, took the part II George
Cass.
Robert Taith of ReedsburR, Wis, has
accepted the position as ieweller in j,
i Mauger's store and entered upon his
duties Wednesday. Mr.. sutherland,
who resigned, will leave, with his
mother. for Seattle, Washington, the
latter part of next week,
This Office has Just completed the
printing of over a thousand com :
mencement invitations for the gradual
ing class of the local high school. The
invitations are very pretty and are in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
LIZZIE: BORDEN NOT
GUILTY, SAYS SISTER
Silence Of Twenty Years Broken
In Sensational Case.

Fall River. Mass Miss Emma Bor-
den broke Il silence Of twenty years
when she declared her positive belief
in the innocence of her sister. Miss
Lizzie Borden. who was tried and ac-
quilted in 1893 Of the charge of muir
dering their father. Andrew j. Borden.
and his second wife
Her statement is the first one of a
public nature that either sister has
made regarding one of the most nota-
BILE murder mysteries in New England,
Eight years ago Miss Emma Borden
quit the mansion where she and her
sister were living and made her home
with friends This move caused an
estrangement. and since then the two
with each other
The Borden murder was the SenSa-
ton of twenty years ago. and, although
the authorities did everything they
could to untangle the mystery. it never
has been solved
Andrew J Borden was n we'll to do
but miserly farmer Of Fall River He
lived with his wife and two adult
daughters, Lizzie and Emma On
Aug. 4, 1892. he and his wife were
found in their home in separate rooms
murdered apparently by some heavy.
sharp instrument. presumably an AK.
The police of Fall River produced
evidence that Lizzie was the only per
son who had been in the house during
~ 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
SHIFTING RlV@R MAKES CLAIM.
Sacramento's Freaks Give Man Fine
160 Acre Homestead


Hamilton City. Cal.-Taking adyan-
.tage Of the freaks Of the Sacramento
river in making land along its course.
John l.. Ryan. Il well known young
civil engineer Of Hamilton City. will
in few years become poSsessor Of
1850 acres of the finest land in Cali
fornia, as he has filed homestead on
100 acres on Packer island, in the riv-
or a short distance south Of Butte
City.
.Ihe Mexican government made the
west bank of the Sacramento river the
eastern boundary Of the I.arkins grant.
At that time there was Il channel
around Packer island which filled up
on the west side as the years went by
and the island became a part of the
Larkins grant The land ON the oppo-
site side Of the river was surveyed
and the island was not included. The
owners Of the LarkinS grant claimed
the island. and their right was not dis
putod
rs Ryan has notified the other own
c"s on the island. there are no more
lucky acres to be obtained by home
Stcadin%
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
LABOR CHIEFS DISMISSED
House Committee Drops Proceedings
Against Federation Leaders

Springfield, H., May 2S.-President
John Fitzpatrick, Vice President Os-
car F. Nelson and others of the fiji
teen officials of the Chicago Fedora
ton of Labor in a seven hours exam
ination were at the bar of the house
in contempt proceedings growing out
of the federation's resolutions on Will
liam Lorimer and the defeat of the
initiative and referendum.
Early this morning the examining
committee agreed to recommend to
the assembly to dismiss the labor
men. All day and all night the fight
was against reading their $4,000 word
answer. 1t was not until II p. NJ.
that the federation won the fight and
the clerk began to read it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
REPAYS FRIEND He ROBBED.
But Not Until Twenty six Years Have
Passed BY.

Louisville The stricken conscience
of an aged man in Germany was re-
sponsiblc for the return of German
bank notes amounting to nearly $1,000
American money to Nicholas WcrmeiS-
ter of this city. who was robbed of
that amount at his old home in Metz,
Germany, twcnty-SiX years ago.
The letter mrloSing the notes was
dated March 10, 1913, the anniversary
of the theft, ana was unsigned. Al
though the writer referred to himself
as trusted friend who betrayed the
confidence of Your household" Mn
Wermeister declared he was unable to
identify him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
The Gift of Humor,

"a sense of humor is 4 fine posses
sion With some men, however, it
goes to extremes-to ghastly extremes"
said a speaker at banquet.
~ used 10 know in Horace Annesley
man with this excessive sense of hui
NOR Horace said to me one morning
with 4 gh0uIsh laugh;
I've got the greatest joke to tell
you"
We'll. what is it, said l.
You know said Horace. that
was examined and passed for life in
surance last week: Well-ha, ha. ha,
I've been to consult a specialist this
morning. and he tells me I've got an
incurable disease, He gives me just
one year. Ha, ha ha""-Exchange
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
HOPPE DEFEATS,YAMADA
One of Most Complete Trouncings in
History of Billiards.

New York, May 2S,-Koji Hamada,
Japanese billiard expert, was beaten
by Willie Hoppe by the one sided
score of 500 to 33 in the 1872 balk line
contest.
1t was one of the most complete
trouncings in the history of billiards
and for Hoppe was ample satisfac-
ton for the beating he took from
Yamada in the championship tourney
last fall On that occasion the Jap
won, 500 to 497 Hopes average was
Al SIP and Yamada's s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
The Want Column

in this paper is II great market place.
Some times it makes remarkable sales.
Two weeks ago farmer advertised two
yearling bulls for sale and in conse-
quence sold them to neighbors whose
farms adjoined his own. Last week one
member of firm advertised a laundry
stove for sale and another member of
the same firm saw the advertisement
and bought the stove.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
LURE STATE HOME GIRLS
Agents Accused of Activity at Geneva
by Kane County Sheriff.

Aurora, H., May 2S.-Chicago white
slave agents, men and women not in
the least dismayed by recent prose-
cutions and convictions. are seeking
new recruits in girls paroled from the
State Home for Girls at Geneva, it is
charged.
so active have these men and
women become the officials at the
state home have asked the county's
aid in combating the steady advances
of the underworld hirelings," said
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
.FLACLER FORTUNE TO
WIDOW OF MAGNATE
Son Receives Big Block STAN
daTd Oil Stock.

st. Augustine, Fla, May 2S.-Henry
NJ. Flagler's will was filed and under
it ]. r. Parrott is to retain the head
of the Florida East Coast railroad so
long as he may desire. The estate
is estimated to be worth between
$6O,000,O00 and $70,0OO,0OO and most
of it goes to the widow The son,
Harry, will receive 5000 shares of
Standard Oil Company of New Jer-
sey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
VIII Appoint Assistant in June

Madison Democrat. May %; United
States District Attorney John A. Ayl-
ward said last night that he probably
will not appoint an assistant until after
the June term of federal court at Eau
Claire. IL. IL. Morgan. assistant under
George IL. Gordan, will continue to
serve until his successor has been APP
pointed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Water Needles.

So penetrating Is water at high pres
sure that only special qualities Of east
iron viii be tight against 1t. In the
early days of the hydraulic jack 1t was
no uncommon thing to see the water
issuing like II fine needle through the
metal, ana the water needle would pen
lily as n steel one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
SOME INDIAN NOMENCLATURE
Representatives of Families Who Are
of the Landed Gentry.

Washington. New and strange In
dian names are being added from time
to time to the government payrolls
The treasury department has sent war
rants drawn to the order of the fol-
lowing as allottees of lands in the
west:
Mary Full stomach. John Brings Home
the Baby, George Circle Fool, Kettle Wo-
man. Susan Howling Horse. She Paints
Her Shoes Helen Crows. Like Water and
Edward Useful Heart
Indian nomenclature has full play
on this payroll the most interesting in
the files OF the government,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

Fond da Lac, Wis May IS. An I'm
successful attempt was made to d.
uamite and rob the postotlice at Oak.
Ry'G. ten miles trcr- here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
DOlNGS OF CONGRESS
SENATE E.

SGNA z.
Finance subcommittee con-
tinued hearings on tariff bill
schedules closed last night.
HOUSE.
Leader Underwood obtained
unanimous consent to increase
Indian affairs, irrigation and
public buildings committees and
and create a new committee on
expenditures in labor depart
ment
Representative Borland dis
cussed Washington's so-called
slums and recommended aboli-
ton Of alleys.
Representative Sims intro
duced bill to abolish the COM
merce court,
Representative Tayenner intro
ducrd a resolution to investigate
activities of tariff lobbyists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

| OST-On High street on Saturday, May "a
IL the sum of S209 i'll currency. Finder please
leave the money at this office and receive re-
ward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

FOR SALE-A choice building lot near my
l. residence. JOHN TRUAN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
WANT ADNS.

EOR SALE-A De laval cream separator in
IL good condition. RICHARD CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

I ,OST-An amethyst rosary Please leave the
II rosary at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

WANTED-A girl to work in a small family
w Inquire at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

EOR SALE-A five-y year old mare; weight
about loo; suitable for farm work Inquire
of Reuben Ellsworth. Jr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

TOR RENT-A cottage of four rooms in south
Il part of the city. Inquire at the Democrat
office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

CHOICE SEED CORN FOR SALE-JosEpH
" SCHMGTz, route l, phone 3-17.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
FOR SALE-A 2-year oil d pure bred Hereford
L bull. Inquire of George E. Kelly.

CALLING CARDS-Printed in script or old
y English type. 81 for 70 cents; 100 for S1.O0
Sent postpaid if desired. and satisfaction guar
anteed. Iowa County Democrat, Mineral Point
Wis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-12
ED. NORRIS LEAVES
WIDOW $20,0OO,OOO
She Is One of the Wealthiest Women in
the World-Inherited Large Fortune
From Her Father.

Chicago, Nov l2.-Mrs. Helen Swift
Morris was put in control of the S20,-
000,000,0d0 estate OF her husband, Ed.
ward Morris, by the will filed in probate
court here yesterday. This disposition
Of the packers estate makes Mrs. Morris,
who inherited large fortune from her
father, Gustavus Swift, one of the
wealthiest woman in the world. Chari-
table requests total S3I5,00O among
twenty-one benefciaries named by the
testator, and Others TO be named by the
widow, who is given $4,000 to be dis
tributed among such charities as she
shall select The largest bequest is one
of 100000 to the pension fund of Nor
ris & Co, of which firm the deeedent was
the head. The remainder of the estate
goes TO Mrs. Morris and the four chill
dren. 1t is left in the hands of six trus-
tees, with the deciding vote in case of q
tie to be cast by the widow, who with
her sons, Nelson Swift Morris and Ed
ward Morris, ir., minors, constitute three
of the trustees, although the two boys
cannot act until they have attained their
majority.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-12
GRoTON.
Wife of Rev. S. H. Myers Ill from Shock
Sustained Sunday Evening.

G. w. Whitehill OF st. Johnsbury was
a visitor in town over Sunday. lie re-
turned to his home Monday, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, FL
len, who have been passing a week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Jones.
Mrs. John Digby, who has been at
work in Corinth, returned home Sunday
Mrs. S. II. Myers, wife of the Baptist
pastor suffered shock of paralysis at
the close of the Sunday evening service.
She remains in serious condition, al
though slightly improved. Her many
friends hope for her speedy recovery.
j. w. Morrison left Monday for Man
chester, n. H., to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Smith Dodge, his aunt.
Mrs. !. Y. Hall and Mrs. G. III. Pills
bury were called to Lancaster, n. H.,
Sunday evening by the death OF their
sister, Mrs. Arthur Merrill. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon at Corinth.
Mrs. H. S. Brown of Greenfield, Mass,
Mrs. Avery of Rumney, n. H., John
Chalmers of Fitchburg, Mass, were in
town Monday and went to Corinth yes
terday.
Mrs. Clark Parks, who has been i'll
with pneumonia for the past week, is
slowly improving.
s. p. WEIGH is i'll from an attack OF
heart disease.
c. P. Jackson is i'll at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. III. c. Glover.
Mrs. Belle Cairnes, who has been i'll
for some time, remains about the same.