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Arizona republican., 1913-01-12

happened at this entertainment for young people of all ages" The lights had to be turned out to send the people home" The curtain was finally runs down with the sweet dies Yes we know we have said q god deal in regard to Miss Cheat ham and-let us Wisper tive ex- pect to say great deal more. for her like has never been here ebefore and. unless she returns. will probably never come here again. In ner line she is supreme sete and hear her and be glad you are alive
 So far this has been the most disastrous season in the history of New York Too many thcaters. an unusually large crop of poor plays and too few good actors have com ained to make conditions almos a calamity. There are two weeks in the year when the theatrical manage. never worries the week after Christ mas and the week after Easter. for. generally speaking, no matter how poor the play business is great" This year however. there is another tale to tell and the Christmas holi- days have been the most awful fail ure of record breaking season. New plays locked int town for the pichings" and the mangled remains of three i'll the storehouscs and clut- Ger Brnadwa. in appalling fashion Miss Princess" with Lima Abarhancu died arter two-weckS struggle at the Park. making the third of John Cprts failures. The Gypsy." "C c. D.. The Question: The D.ovc". "Aiibi Bill" and Cheer Cp"-which failed to do SD at the Harris:-a, have been consigned ,o the refuse heap some lived only one consecu- tive night others dragged along for days; but they are all dead now and
Arizona republican., 1913-01-12

John C Bowman to R. r. Bowman. deed to Ls. 1 and , Bradley Ranch.
 John C. Bowman to R. r. Bowman. deed to l.. and Et5. l. 19, orange and Lemon tract.
 T. NJ Earhart and wife t" ]. F. CIeaveland. deed to Ls. ], 6. and :, blk 4, Tndianola Place
 J H. Bradley ct al to Robert stout, deed to Is r and 19, blk. 6. University Add
 James E. Gipson and wife to Fred C. MflIage. deed to NEH, and Si2, SEA-. f. IS. 4W.
 Thomas McGrath and wife to Royal w. and Afys E. Lcscher. deed to Ls. and G. blk S3. Phoenix.
 Esther M F'rd and husband ta H. A.. Hughes. deed to L. 10. blk. II, Phoenix.
 Valley Flour Mills to F.. Niault, deed to Is. ) and : and Pt. l.. 6, blk 1.Mur- phv's add Also tract in Sec. 22. IN, 4F. Also all property of Valley Flour Mills.
 Henry F. Ware ct al to Central Ave Inv co. deed to l.. L blk. 2. Phoenix.
 Matte w. Lorraine to Rose NJ Trum- bull. deed to L. 26. Capitol Place.
 r M. Burroughs and wife to A. R. Taylor deed to L. I. blk ,. Evergreen Heights.
 J. L. Cant and wife to Herman F. Schahrer. deed to lot 1. block 20. Glendale
 Lionel Johnson and wife to
Arizona republican., 1913-01-12

and judging from the program be- low it need make no apologies. Marriage of Figaro. .............. Mozart
 Orchestra
 Le Rive .-..........- .GoIterman La Cinquantinr ........ Gabriel Marie
 orchestra
 E.sa's Dream ....-...........W Wagner Mrs Henderson and Orchestra La Brunette ................... Severn Serenadc Roccoco Meyer Hclmund
 Orcho-tra
 The Mariners ...-.......... .Randegger Nr and Mrs Henderson. NIr Trent SIavonic Dance No .Davorc&
 Orchestra
 on thc -2nd -Burty Pulls the strings" with real company that needs no fresh advertising. on the 3lth Walker Whitcside in The Typ- boon" one of last seasons greatest New York successes These tre real productions they do not play Peoria Glendale. Marinettc or Maricopa. Re member the dates the 22nd and the 24h. this month and if you are wise serve your tickets early
 Miss Kitty Cheatham who will ap rear here under the management of Eugene RedeWin early in February is now on her way to the coast. She jaycl in Detroit last week and the Detroit Free Press -ayS: Detroit made the event an excuse for d school holi- day. At tn, end Of the performance three hundred school children march cd across the stage throwing flowers" ''aIl sorts of funny and sweet things
Arizona republican., 1913-01-12
Mining Interests in the
 State of Arizona

This department IS under the dl rection of Mr. w. E. Deity, the well known mining engineer, who will carefully scrutinize all mat ters relating to mining in order that only reliable information re- garding legitimate enterprises shall find Il place here.
 The Republican would be pleas ed to receive information from any part of the state regarding the development of the mining in dustry. All communications should be addressed: Mining De- psrtment, Arizona Republican,
Arizona republican., 1913-01-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

As reported by the ArizOns Ah- stract and Title Co.,. 134 West Washington Street.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
POLICE FIGHT BURGLAR;
OFFICER TAKES BROTHER

Sedalia, No, Aug 1s.-After a bat
tie here early yesterday between three
policemen and two burglars surprised
in a grocery store, John Jackson, a
former Sedalia police Office, was turn
ed over 10 the authorities by his broth.
er and Will be locked up pending an
investigation. The arrest of another
suspect IS looked for soon.
One OF the burglars made his es-
cape as the officers arrived. The
other barricaded himself behind a pile
Of -four and returned the fire of the
officers. The burglar succeeded in
holding the policemen at bay until
their ammunition was exhausted, when
he calmly walked out, covering them
with his pistol and fed.
Three officers and four citizens, at.
tracted by the shooting, claimed the
man bore resemblance to John Jack
son. Later Frank Jackson took his
brother TO police headquarters, where
he was turned over to the chief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
MORE Rain ENDS
KANSAS DROUGHT
Belief Is That Additional Down
pour Has Broken the Dry
Spell.

Kansas City, Nc, Aug. 1S.-Heavy
showers yesterday over most of the
eastern half of Kansas added to the
relief that came with the rains of Sat
urday and it is believed the drouth is
now effectually broken.
The rains came too late to be of
much benefit to the corn that has been
withered with two months of dryness
and hot winds, except for fodder, but
forage and alfalfa crops will be greatly
helped.
The rains also will refill the ponds
with water for stock, the lack of which
has been a serious matter.
With the rains came cooler tempera-
lures all over the state, breaking the
long stretch of hundred degree wealth
er that prevailed during this month
and part Of July.
Topeka received a total of nearly an
inch of rain. Other nearby points
north and west of there recorded a
like amount. Manhattan reported
three-fourths of an inch, as did Cher
ryvale. Cottonwood Falls, in a dis
trict where a shortage of stock water
was becoming serious, received only a
light shower
In central Kansas only light rains
were reported.
Kansas City experienced relief yes
terday from heavy showers, the ther-
mometer reaching only 80, although
the humidity made the day seem little
cooler than yesterday with tempera-
ture of 9S
Minot, n. D.-Aug. 1S.-Enormous
loss to crops was caused yesterday by
a terrific hail storm. The path of TIE
storm was five miles wide and thirty
miles long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
MINERS EX-OFFICIAL is
KILLED BY A DETECTIVE

Trinidad, Col, Aug. '18.-Gerald Lip
piatt, member Of the United Mine
Workers of America and former or.
ganizer of the northern Colorado coal
fields, was shot and killed here Sat.
urday night by G. w. Belcher, opera.
tive for the Baldwin-FelZ Detective
agency, in pistol duel on a downtown
business street. AS Lippiatt sank to
the street he fired at Belcher and
wounded him through the left leg.
\ The homicide took place within a
few minutes after Lippiatt, with five
other miners, had left train in which
they had ridden TO attend the annual
convention of the Colorado State Fed
Grafton of Labor, at which is to be de.
cided whether the miners of Colorado,
New Mexico and Utah will call strike
TO enforce recognition Of their union.
Hundreds of miners are in Trinidad
and many are gathered in groups
about the business section discussing
the killing of one of their number by
a man they declare has been sent to
Trinidad to watch officials and organ
izers of the miners union.
Belcher is not under arrest as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
Horrible Discovery Made
by Neighbors of Lakes
in Brooklyn.
ALL BODIES MANGLED
Belief Is Head of Home Is Mur-
derer-Southern Judge
Shot by Former Wife.

New York, Aug. 1S.-The bodies of
Mrs. Mary Lake and her four children,
Horace, II; Walter, s; Stella, IS; Dor
othy, II, were found naked in their
Brooklyn home today, horribly man.
gled. Beside them dying was the faith
er, Henry Lake, a restaurant chef. Ap-
parently he killed all five and fatally
wounded himself
The tragedy occurred as early as
last Thursday, possibly Wednesday.
Odors from the rooms aroused neigh
bors and the police broke in. The
bodies of the mother and two boys lay
on the bed The girls were stretched
in the floor. All had been shot. Sew
eral OF the bodies gave evidences of
having been repeatedly slashed with a
knife. In corner, huddled in a pool
of blood, with a gaping wound in his
head, was Lake in a semi-conscious
condition. The room was a wreck, fur
niture was overturned and the walls
streaked with the blood. According to
neighbors, Lake was a kind father and
not given to excessive drinking. The
police are at a loss to fix a motive.
He was As and his wife was 40.
sLAYs DIVORCED HUSBAND.
Millen, Ga, Aug. 1S.-Mrs. Edna
Godbee, divorced wife of Judge W. s.
GOdbee, shot and killed the judge and
his, third wife today in the postoffice
here. The dead Mrs. Godbee is from
Pennsylvania.
The Mrs Godhee who did the shoot
-f1g was the judges second wifes and
divorced him seTefal years ago. To
day when she met Godbee and his
wife she drew a revolver from her
handbag and killed Godbee with three
shots, and mortally wounded the third
Mrs. CODES with three more She
was arrested charged with murder
TWO KILLED IN QUARREL.
Chicago, Ill, Aug. 18.-As a result
Of quarrel with his wife today, VIM.
Sinda, 80, drew pennnife and stabbed
her 10 times, slashed his eight year
old daughter, cut his own throat, and
died on the way to the hospital. The
woman is believed fatally injured The
daughter will recover. Three other
children witnessed the attack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18

Jan. Z, 190S-Second trial started.
Jan. 21-Evelyn Thaw repeated life's
story.
Feb. 2-Thaw acquitted of murder
on ground he was insane when he shot
White.
Feb. S-Committed to Matteawan to
remain until lunacy commission may
determine he is sane.
April 20-First habeas corpus pro-
ceedings started.
May 25-Held insane and remanded
to Matteawan.
Oct 13-Again adjudged insane and
remanded to Matteawan.
Aug. IS, 1909-Held insane third
time.
Dec. 21-Supreme court denied plea
for release.
April 80, 1910-Thaw said he did not
want to leave asylum, fearing he
would commit another murder.
Dec. q, 1911-Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
started divorce action.
June IS, 1912-William White, broth
er of slain man, favored liberation at
fourth insanity hearing
Juiy-SSt-Fhaw remanded again.
Dec. 31-Dr. John r. Russell, super
intendent of Matteawan, reports he
was offered $25,000 to release Thsw.
Feb. 27, 1913-Thaw testified Rus
sell demanded money from him for his
release.
Feb. 2S-Russell resigns.
March Fifth writ of habeas cor
pus granted Thaw.
March 7-Thaw withdraws petition
for writ of habeas corpus.
March 16-Granted right to consult
attorney by Supreme court.
May DENIES parentage of child
cared for by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
Aug. Intakes escape from Mat
teawan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
1000 ENGAGED IN
MEXICAN BATTLE
Constitutionahsts Are Defeated
by Federals in Three Days
Fighting.

Eagle Pass, Texas, Aug. IS. - The
constitutionalists we're defeated in a
three days battle with federals last
week near Abasolo, 100 miles south
of here, in Coahuila. They retreated
Saturday and Sunday, declaring they
had not sufficient ammunition to re-
ply TO the federal fire. About 1000
were engaged on both sides. No es-
innate Of how many were killed or
wounded reached here. Several wound.
ed constitutionalists were brought TO
Piesras, Vegras. Jesus Carranza,
brother of the constitutionalists leader
has gone TO the front with reinforce
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
New York Must Settle
Own Troubles, Says a
President.
CITES COURT DECISION
Clash of Authority Is Expected
at Meeting Of Board of
i Trustees Today.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1s.-As far
as the federal government is con-
cerned there will be no interference
in the Sulzer-Glynn contest in New
York. President Wilson told inquir.
ers today that century ago when
there were two contesting governors
in Rhode Island and the national ad-
ministration was called upon to de-
eide the supreme court held it the
duty Of the federal government merely
to guarantee a republican form OF
government to the state as prescrib-
ed by the constitution, and no obliga
tions developed upon the federal gov.
ernment to interfere with the contest,
CONFLICT CONTINUES.
Albany, n. Y. Aug. 1S.AyThe CON
flict between Sulzer and GlSnn over
the governorship continues today. A
clash of authority is expected late This
afternoon at a meeting of the board
of trustees on public buildings. The
trustees include the governor. lieuten
ant governor and speaker of the as.
sembly. The board has authority tc
assign quarters for state officers, and
it is said has decided to assign the
assembly parlor on the third floor OF
the capitol as temporary offices OF
the executive in view of Sulzer's re-
fusal 10 vacate the executive suite on
the second floor.
Glynn, as acting governor, Senator
Wagner, as acting lieutenant governor
and Speaker Smith of the assembly
plan to meet as a board OF trustees.
Suffers friends say he has decided
to attend today's meetings, the out
come of which is awaited with keen
interest. Chester Platt, Suffers sec.
retary, is secretary of the board OF
trustees.
TO RECOGNIZE SULZER.
Madison, Wis, Aug. 1S.-The gov
ernor's conference will recognize Gov
ernor Sulzer of New York, according
to Secretary Riley of the conference
who said an invitation had been sent
to Sulzer and none to Glynn. The
conference will be held at Colorado
Springs, beginning Aug. 26.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
HAWKER SUBSTITUTE IN
CLOSE CALL WITH DEATH

dartmouth, Eng, Aug. 18.-Sydney
Pickles an Australian aviator substi-
tuting for Harry Hawker, air
man, who after making $50
miles, was forced by Illness to with.
draw from the 1,600mile tour Of the
coasts CT England and Scotland for
a prize OF $4,000. failed to get his ma
chine in the air this morning. The
hydroaeroplane was buffeted by the
waves, the engine covered with water
and the pilot and mechanic In danger
OF being drowned when rescued. The
present attempt to tour the Scottish
and English coasts viii he abandoned,
and another attempt made Wednesday
from Southampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
TILLMAN SCORES
VOTE FOR WOMAN
Holds Against Condition That
Would Mar Beauty and
Glory of the Sex.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1S.-Sena-
tor Tillman, showing some of the old
time vigor that won him the title of
"Pitchfork Ben," pitched into woman
suffrage in senate speech today.
1T is a beautiful dream" he said.
that female suffrage will purify pol
itics. The vital and important thing
is to consider the women themselves.
We had better endure the evils and
corruption in the politics of our gov
eminent rather than bring about a
condition which would mar the beauty
and dim the glorious womanhood to
which we have been accustomed to an
our lives. We better can afford 10
have degraded, corrupt politics than
degraded, bad women. ! believe wo-
men would improve politics, but ulti-
mately politics would destroy her, as
we know her and love her, and when
the good women are no longer to be
found and We have lost the breed, the
doom of the republic is near"
The senator included in his speech
a vigorous attack on the divorce evil
and referred TO the Diggs-Caminetti
white slave cases in California. IF
California men had our customs" he
cried, 'Diggs and Caminetti would not
be alive now, because they would have
been shot like dogs, and the fathers of
the girls they ruined would have been
acquitted almost without the jury leav-
ing the box. The unwritten law is the
best law to protect women's virtue that
l ever heard Of"
Danger from woman's suffrage, said
Tillman. was increased by cowardice
Of public men everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
2 GOMEZ CHIEFS
slain IN BATTLE
But First Blow Struck by Castro
Followers Results in
Failure.

Willemstad, Curacao, Aug. 18.-
Coroa, town in the state of Falcon,
where revolutionary followers Of CT,
priano Castro struck their first blow
IN an attempt 10 overthrow President
Gomez, has been recaptured by gov.
ernment troops after a fierce batde,
according to advices brought here 10
day. The revolutionary leaders, Cen
erai Lizaro CONSOLES and General Ur-
bina, were killed in the fight. A small
force OF government troops is re-
ported defeated at Cinamaica by
rebels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
MOOSE OF STATE
WILL CELEBRATE.
Plan Gathering of 100000 at
Riverview, Chicago, 30th
of Present Month.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Progressives
of Chicago and Illinois will celebrate
the founding of the party on Aug. 80
by a rally which its promoters ex-
pect will bring together nearly 100000
persons.
Pans for the celebration, which
have been in the hands of the officers
of the state and county organizations
and of the Chicago Progressive club,
are practically complete. Miss Jane
Addams, James r. Garfield, Charles h.
Merriam and Henry Allen of Kansas
are announced as the speakers for an
open air meeting at Riverview in the
evening.
1t IS also planned to have a banquet
at the Riverview Casino, which will
be attended by progressives from ali
over the country. Governor Johnson
OF California and Colonel Roosevelt
have been invited and viii attend if
is possible for them to be in Chicago
Aug. 80.
One of the features Of the day will
be an automobile parade, which will
escort the speakers and guests from
the progressive cluD rooms at 10
West Jackson boulevard 10 Riyeryiew
IN the afternoon. 1t is expected a.
least 400 machines will be in line.
Walter Clyde Jones has been chosen
toastmaster for the banquet.
The arrangements are under charge
Of an executive committee compose ID
OF Charles Ryberg, chairman; Mrs.
John F. Bass, Charles Ringer, 4. F.
Nusser, Mrs. Charles E. Merriam, Mrs.
Thomas w Allison, John Simon and
c. De Witt Taylor.
Charles F. Thoms is chairman Of
the program committee, other m1n.-
bers Of which ara John H. TAYLOR,
Fred c. Bendle, Sherman ID. Boom,
E. c. krmitage, Henry Nelson and
William F. Calling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
STILL WAIT WORD
FROM JOHN LIND
Administration Officials Appear
Less Optimistic Over Mexico
Situation.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1S.-Admin-
tstration officials appeared less opti-
mistic today over the Mexican situa-
ton, but were still waiting some word
from LIND which will make possible
the publication Of President Wilson s
views. already in the hands Of the
Huerta government.
'At least we have done our best" "
said Chairman Bacon of the senate for
eign relations committee, after a con.
ference with the president. 1--WE have
shown the world our friendly inten-
tions and it will not be our fault if the
suggestions are rejected"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
ATTEMPT TO KILL
GERMAN OFFICIAL
Youth, Formerly of Chicago,
Fires Upon Commissioner
of Agram.

rug. sf8S attempt was
made to assassinate Baron Skerlecz,
new royal commissioner of Agram, to-
day. The commissioner escaped with
a slight flesh wound in the arm. The
assailant, youth named Steafen Dire
jejo, recently from America, was ar
rested. Drejejo told the police he lived
some time in the neighborhood of Chi
cago, H., where he was connected
with q sOcialistic organization. He re-
turned TO Agram in October last with
the intention of attempting the life of
Baron Divanski, retiring royal commits
sioner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18

The governor has little hope the strike
will soon be settled. He believes his
course in keeping the militia here is
fully justified. 1t is practically certain
troops will be here two weeks longer.
There was no disorder this morning.
Flat River, Ma Aug. 1S.-Officials
of the Western Federation of Miners
and those of various lead mining COM
panies today went to Pennington,
where the state board of mediation
and arbitration is to conduct an in
quiry into the strike which went into
effect Saturday. Conditions in the lead
belt are becoming worse because of
the stopping of pumps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
TO KEEP STATE MILITIA
IN COPPER STRIKE ZONE

Calumet. Mich. Aug. 1s.-According
TO General Abbey, commander of the
state troops at the copper strike scene,
who returned from e conference
with Governor Ferris, the governor
will keep troops here until It is be-
lieved the situation can be safely turn
ed over TO ths sherif and his deputies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
GIRL ARRESTED HERE
SENT BACK TO HOME

At the request of the girls mother,
Chief Brinn yesterday returned Eva
Fisher, one OF the three girls arrested
in Spencer square on a disorderly
charge Friday to her home at Lincoln,
III.
According TO a letter received from
the mother, the girl is but Is years OF
age. 1t also stated that she had run
away from home and enclosed trans
portation TO send her back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
GROVE is PUT IN
INSANE HOSPITAL

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1s.-Pat
Grove, kidnaper OF Eddie Cudahy.
wa positively identified here today in
the government hoepital for the In
sane, where he was confined after be-
ing sentenced TO so days as a vagrant
for bathing in park fountain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
LAKE PAGEANT is
MARRIED BY STRIKE
Performers in Perry Battle at
Chicago Make Demands
That Are Refused.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 1S.-The pageant
feature of the local Perry Centennial
celebration, consisting chiefly of a rep
resentation twice daily for a week of
the battle on Lake Erie, was declared
off today owing to the strike of the
performers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
TAVENNER is BUSY
AS TO ARSENAL
Especial to The Argus)

Washing On, aug. 1S.-Congressman
Clyde II. Tavenner wants to know
everything possible about the Rock
Island arsenal. He called at the war
department and asked for every par
ticle OF information ON the arsenal
thar could be supplied him. He left
with his arms full OF hearings and cid
reports, and said he intended to de-
vote every possible moment to their
study.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
no COMPROMISE
ON CLASS DRAFT

Washington, D. c., Aug. 18.-Presi-
dent Wilson has no intention Of a
compromise with insurgent democrats
on the administration currency bill
He is confident the house will adopt
the Glass bill without material change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
FIremen Save Oil.

Chicago. H.. Aug. 1s.-Firemen
saved tank containing $4,000 gallons
Of linseed oil today when re destroy
ed the four story mill OF the Midland
Linseed Products company. The loss
is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening star: Jupiter Morning
stars: Saturn. Venus. Mars. Mercury.
About p. N. eight considerations ap-
pear close TO the horizon from the
northwest around south and east to
the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIN Z p. m. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Unsettled weather with probably
thunder showers tonight or Tuesday,
not much change in temperature, mod
crate variable winds.
Temperature at Z a. m. 72. Highest
yesterday 81, lowest last night So.
Velocity of wind at a. N. miles
per hour.
Precipitation up to Z a. m. Sc inch.
Relative humidity at p. N. 55, at
a. m. 81.
Stage of wafer S.9 no change in last
4s hours.
J. NJ. SHERIEE, LOCAL Forecaster.