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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
fine MUSIC FOR
COMING CONCERT
Excellent Program to Be Pre-
sented by High School
Pupils.

The program for the orchestra con-
cert to be given by the orchestra of
the local high school next Tuesday
evening, was announced this morning.
The concert, which was to have been
given Friday night, was postponed on
account of numerous other meetings
in the city that evening. The pro-
gram will consist of solos in addition
to orchestral numbers. The orchestra
of the local high school this year is
larger than it has ever been and it is
expected the concert to be given next
Tuesday will surpass any efforts made
by the organization in the past The
complete program is as follows:
March, '"Tannhauser" (Wagner)-
Orchestra.
Vocal Solo, HE Was a Prince"
Uynes)-CSorgianna Brinkerhoff.
Prize Song, The Meistersinger Of
Nurnberg" (Wagner)-T. ]. Kolb, cor
net
Evening Star" Tannhauser (Wag.
ner)-Bessie Friestat, cello.
Pilgrims Chorus" Tannhauser
Observation-Disclosures.
Wedding of the Winds" Waltzes
(HalD-Orchestra
Vocal Solo (selected)-Tage Joran.
son.
Anvil Chorus" Il Trovatore (Verd)
Orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
MILAN WILL PAY
DRAGGING COST
Merchants of Village Want Road
Improvement IN That
Vicinity.

The good roads fever has struck
Milan, as is evidenced by the fact
that in canvass OF a little over an
hour by A. Z. Nissen, secretary of
the Tri-city Ocean to Ocean Highway
association. and Rathbun brothers and
l.. G. II Virgins of Milan. the mer-
chants OF the village have subscribed
nearly $75 to apply or q fund which
will pay the expense of men and
teams to drag the roads in Milan dur
ing the coming summer. It IS expect
ed TO make this amount $50. which
will be sufficient
The Tri-city Ocean TO Ocean High
way association has agreed TO donate
a steel drag to the citizens of Milan,
if the same is used effectively during
the coming season. The drag is al
ready delivered and was used this
afternoon under the supervision Of
Rathbun brothers, who have agreed
to oversee the work.
II Is the intention OF the boosters in
Milan to organize good roads club
during the next few days. The hard,
est good roads problem to solve. how.
ever, is that OF the roads between the
bridges, which are in frightful condi
ton. owing TO the fact that large rocks
have been dumped there and a drag
cannot he used. If the rocks are re.
moved, the Milan boosters have
agreed to pay the expense of the drag
ging
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
BALL PARK TO co
UNLESS REDEEMED
IN A SHORT Time
Reliable Information That
Should Prompt Action of
Some Sort.

Within short time, in the absence
of some development in the meantime
TO alter the prospect, The Argus is
reliably informed the present Island
City baseball park will be dismantled
and placed on the market This is
not idle gossip. 1t is not a pipe dream
nor bluff.
The public spirited citizens in whom
the title reposes, who have held the
grounds now for a year waiting for
something to turn up, are not dis
posed TO assume the responsibility
much longer. So it is up to somebody
or some body 70 90 something. There
is talk of the board of education, the
park board and the city getting to-
gether and saving and preserving the
park intact for playground and for
athletic purposes, and in the event
that professional baseball is revived
in Rock Island in the future, TO devote
ii to such uses
Any proposition looking to the saw
ing of the ball park, which is one OF
the best appointed plants ever pro-
vided for minor league ball, is well
worth while and well worth consider
ing. There is a prospect for immedi-
ate use in the formation of the X. C.
| league.
I Some day Rock Island may get back
in the humor for professional baseball
and there will be no place to go. In
the meantime the Island City park
may be used profitably as an athletic
/ field.
/ There are many practical PROPOSE
tons being discussed whereby it
may be taken over.
Il is time something should be done
Talk will not accomplish it Action
will do it.
But it must be speedy action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
FORMAL OPFNINGFORLUNDT
NEW MOLINE STORE, NOW COM.
PLETE WITH FOUR FLOORS,
TO CONDUCT 2,WEEk SALE.
Equipped With Facilities and Mer-
chandise for Doing HaIf-Million
Dollar Business.

Tomorrow is the day set for the
grand formal opening of Lundt & Co.
Fifth avenue, Moline, and sales that
viii extend over'a period of two weeks.
PROFESSIONALLY one of the greatest
merchandise events ever inaugurated
in the three cities will be put under
way in the popular store tomorrow.
With four complete floors Lundt and
company will hold open house in the
afternoon and evening.
The entire store is in gala attire for
the occasion. The big massive white
columns are surrounded in a maze of
green foliage with here and there huge
hanging baskets filled with natural
flowers. Ferns and palms show
through the flowers and leaves, and
dozens of beautiful singing canary
birds constantly chirp and sing of
springtime.
The merchandise exhibit is a rare
one. Buyers from the 80 various de-
partments have secured the markets
for this opening event The knowl-
edge of the whims of the fair sex is
clearly demonstrated in the variety of
the displays of untold splendor. An
orchestra of five pieces will give
select musical program both afternoon
and evening. The store will close at
5 O'Clock Thursday afternoon and be
open for reception only from till 10
O'Clock Thursday evening. Flowers
and souvenirs will be given out in
the various departments.-CA dv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
GRIFFIN WENT OUTAT
WRONG SALOON DOOR

Little was brought out at the in
quest in Moline yesterday afternoon
TO throw further light on the death of
John Griffin. the aged man whose re-
mains were taken from Sylvan water
earlier in the day. 1t was testified that
when last seen alive on tine night of
AEril % in a saloon at Second ave-
nue. and Seventeenth street, Moline,
ne was partially intoxicated and de-
parted from the place via the north
door, instead of the east door as was
his custom Going out as he did he
headed straight for the steep bank Of
the river and as the night was dark
it is presumed that he walked TO his
death, supposing he was headed to-
ward home. The funeral was held this
morning from the home, with inter,
ment in the BowIesburg cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
REVIVE MOLINE MARKET;
NONE IN ROCK ISLAND

Moline city authorities propose to
revive the municipal market which has
been closed since last fall. 1t is hoped
to make it a permanent affair, consid-
cradle interest having been shown i'm
it last year by both producers and
consumers. In this city it is alto
gether unlikely that any further eff
fort will be made along these lines.
last seasons experience having con
WINGED the administration that such
an institution cannot be made a sue
cess with present facilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
new BUILDING AT
SAN. is DEDICATED
Modern Woodmen Formally
Open Central Structure at
Colorado Springs.

The Modern Woodmen head office
has been apprised of the dedication
of the new central building at the
society's tuberculosis sanitarium at
Colorado Springs. The exercises took
place last Saturday, May 8. There
were many visitors from the city,
which is a dozen miles away, despite
a characteristic Colorado spring day
of mixed rain, snow, hail and sunshine.
s. J. Collins of this city went to at
tend the ceremonies, and the execu-
tive council of the Modern Woodmen
was represented by Head Consul A r.
Talbot and Directors Z. E. Murphy
and F. r. Korns.
One of the main dining rooms of
the central building was used as an
assembly hall and the exercises were
held there during the afternoon. There
were addresse by the head consul, DR.. ].
F. Wallace, and DR.. J. A. Rutledge,
superintendent of the sanitarium,
while music was given by a male quar-
tet and an orchestra from the Springs.
LinneT was served for all visitors.
Saturday evening the $50 patients were
assembled and Director Korns deliver
ed an address.
The new central building was con-
structed by Collins Bros. of this city,
and, with the new power house, which
practically completes the equipment of
the institution, cost about SIZE, 900
The Woodmen have UP to date expend-
ed on buildings and grounds in round
figures 100000 and the sanitarium is
one of the largest and best equipped
in the world.
Preceding the dedicatory exercises
on Friday noon, the Chamber of Com
merce of Colorado Springs gave a ban
quet at the Antlers hotel in honor OF
head officers and prominent Woodmen.
Friday night a reception to head off.
GERS was given in the new building at
tle sanitarium which was participat.
ed in by the patients and employees
Mesdames Rutledge, Wallace, Good
son. Giese and Collins served frappe
Short talks were made by Doctor Rut.
ledge, J. F. Sanford, Dr. John Clark
and John E. Turner. Director E. E
Murphy delivered the address of the
evening. At its close the patients from
F Kansas presented the sanitarium with
a large picture of Mr.. Murphy and
Dr. Rutledge gave him a silver key.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
Rapid Action
Of POSlam
Is Amazing

Poslam daily proves a cause of won
der TO thousands because of the rand
disease.
Its healing powers are felt at once.
Itching stops. Burning, angry skin &c
srOthed and comfortel
The progress OF the cure NAV he mt
ed daily. soon the skin is clear and rafr
where dishgurements formerly existed
All eczemas, acne salt rHeHm. letter
BARRIERS itch and similar diseases de-
mand precisely the curative prcpert les
which Poslam eEerrs. Extra ordinary is
the work II has ACCOMPLISHED
POSLAA SOAP soothes tender skin
beauties compilations. purifes Lhe
scalp Best and safest Tor baby's hath
All druggists sell Poslarr tprIcs so
csu'si and FoE,an SOAP trrtcr %
centSl. For free samples. write. t. the
Emergency L-zbCTacories. % West
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
HARRY DIXON IN
A CRITICAL SHAPE
Young Boy Who Was Injured
Last Sunday by Live Wire
in Precarious Condition.

The condition Of Harry Dixon, the
young boy who was seriously injured
by being struck with a live wire last
Sunday and whose restuers, Officer
Cornelius Meenan and William Kaiser,
lost their lives, is very critical. He
passed a bad night and today
he is said to be in very serious shape.
The fear is expressed at ST. An
thongs hospital. to which institution
the injured man was taken, that the
lad may not recover. The patient is
deliriouS and other mfavorable symp-
toms have appeared which initiate
against his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
SMALLPOX
CASE is DISCOVERED

oped which can be traced directly 10
that of Uriah Douglas. Miss Minnie
Thies 1002l2 Fourth avenue. has con
tracted the contagion, and, together
with her mother and a 16-year-old sis
ter, Cecil, a student at the local high
school, was taken to the isolation hos
pital last night, the case being in
charge Of Health Commissioner Craig.
Miss Thies refused to be vaccinated,
after she had been exposed. The
places exposed have been properly
fumj gated, and the commissioner stat
ed this afternoon that there was no
occasion for alarm. He urges. how
ever, the ACCESSIBILITY of vaccination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
DELEGATES Get
TRIP ON The RIVER
Morning Star Gives Delegates
to Iowa State Dental Meet
ing Pleasant Ride.

Delegates in attendance at the meet
ing of the Iowa State Dental society
at Davenport were given a ride today
on the steamer Morning Star 1t was
the initial appearance of the boat for
the season and the trip was enjoyed.
The steamer has been thoroughly over
hauled and a busy summers work is
anticipated.
Tomorrow the Star will go to Bur
lington and take the Iowa Gas Mems
association for spin on the Missis-
sippi An excursion to the power dam
at Keokuk is to be taken next Satur-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
TRIRTY-SIx OUT
OF So ADMITTED
Nearly Half of Glass of Aliens
Seeking Citizenship Are
Rejected.

Out of 6S candidates for United
States citizenship before the circuit
court during the last two days nearly
half were rejected by Judge Olmsted.
Papers were issued to Sc. Final hear
ings for some of the others were post
poned, but the majority were rejected
on account of ignorance of American
institutions or proceedings were dis
the candidates to appear for examina-
ton. The work was completed at noon
anG Frederick ]. Schotfeldt, federal
examiner, who has been in court rep
resenting the government, left at noon
for his home in Chicago. Those ad-
mitted to citizenship are: Josef Vande
Voorde, Jonas Nordquist, CAMEL
Beaupriez. Alex julius Gustafson,
Gustave Mastyr, Ernest Manfred,
Anderson, John Johanson, Lindell,
Nils Erickson Claus William Lind
stedt, Alois Van Acker, Alex Godfred
Forsberg, George Carter Thomas,
Joseph Katzanowitch. Gust Hoffman,
James Henry, Henry Ulin, Hector
TEeuninck, Jerome DeWachter, Theo-
phiel Saelens, Axel Erickson, Wiktoe
Norrlen Per Alfred Hugo Alvine, Ed
ward Graefscheep, Herman Inter
kercher, Alphons Derynck Gustafe
Lesage, Modest Dewolf, Ossion Leo
nard Karlstrom, Joseph Lewis, Gustaf
Bomgien, Nels A Nelson. Theophiel
Willems, Jacobus Hollebosch, Frans
Jennisch, Gustaf Drake, Arthur Ram
say.
Miscellaneous business occupied the
time of the circuit court this after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
YOUTHFUL ARTIST
DOES GOOD WORK

The papers OF Fl Reno, Okla. have
recognized the worth of Marvin Weeks.
the young artist who few years ago
attended the local high school While
here, Marvin made a large number
OF friends and all will be glad to learn
that he is making a success with his
ability at the FL Reno high school. just
as he did while he attended the local
institution. The following clipping is
taken from the Fl Reno paper:
The r! Reno high school can boast
OF a member of one Of its classes who
in the near future will doubtlessly take
mis- place among the artists of the
country in the line OF cartoon work.
Even now young Weeks efforts will
compare favorably with that seen in
some OF the newspapers and maya
zines He has done some excellent
sketches which later will be seen in
the high school annual"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
LINEMAN BURNED
REPAIRING WIRE
R. M. Lowder, Rock Island
Southern Employe, Painfully
Injured.

A live wire on the Rock Island
which caused two fatalities,
came near claiming another victim
this morning at 10 o'clock when r.
NJ. Lowder of Davenport was severe
ly burned. He was employed as a
lineman for the company and was on
q pole near the Rock Island South
ern station on Fourth avenue, max
ing some repairs when the accident
happened.
Aid came to him at once and he
was taken from the pole and hurried
to St Anthony's hospital, where he
was given every care. 1t is said that
his hands and feet are badly burned.
The current was shut off before an
attempt was made to remove him,
which made it perfectly safe to han.
die the injured man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07

We learned of the terribly tragedy. l
vas unable 10 rest the whole night
thinking of him. How beautiful a
death. He died the death of a hero.
He was an officer and he sacrificed his
own life for fellow man. He gave
his life for young boy IN danger. The
saints Of God could not do otherwise.
There is no doubt as to Cornelius sal
vstion, even though the last sacra-
ments of the church we're not admin
istered. He died committing an act
Of charity and love for a fellow man.
His memory will always be cherished.
His brothers of the police force and
the citizens of Rock Island will never
allow him to be forgotten.
He was brave, fearless and bold. He
possessed strength and courage. He
was always ready for any situation
VIXEN commanded by his superior Off
Ger The police force of Rock Island
has lost one OF its most efficient mem
bers. officer Meenan was genial and
Iovable. He possessed the happy fac
ulty of adapting himself TO his environ
menL
BEAT THU TN AMTIE.
81 met Cornelius when I first came
TO Rock Island How ! liked to talk
TO him. He made my heart glad with
his jokes and banter Always happy
and cheerful God was with those
two brave men at the last hour when
they gave up their lives for the Deity
and for their neighbor. This is the
bereaved family's consolation.
Cornelius died a heroic death-the
death OF a martyr. Jesus died for all
of us and Cornelius died to save fell
lou man That is the beautiful and
noble part, which robs the death of its
terror.
He has left a beautiful example
for his brother officers. When called
By duty he was ready and responded
nobly He left an example of ardent
devotion 10 duty. He was a worker
ard a hustler: a genial companion. A
man beloved by all. Words are in
adequate 20 express his good quail
ties He has passed 10 better home
with God and is resting in peace. The
city is the loser and God is the gamer.
y am the resurrection and the life.
He that believeth in Me. though he be
dead, shall live forever"
MRS. RHODA Ellis.
/ At 1890 this morning occurred the
death Of Mrs. RhCda Ellis, aged IS, at
her home, 1924 Ninth street. South
Rock Island, after brief illness. Par,
alysis was the cause. Mrs. Ellis was
horn at Kingstown. Canada, Aug. 80
1899 She was married 10 Benjamin
NJ Els July 4. 1858. Deceased was a
member Of the Royal Neizhbors. East.
ern Star. White Shrine, and other or
CARNATIONS.
WILLET'TS.
/ Funeral services over the remains
Of Isle Stanley Willetts were held
this afternoon at 2:30 from the home
of the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. X
of Isle Stanley Willetts were held
Sads of Joy, H., ofiiciated. Interment
was made in Chippiannock cemetery
FI'NH1NL OF MRS. WATERS.
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Water!
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock from the Episcopal church
Rev. G. n. Sherwood will oficiate
Iuterment will be made in Chippian
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
Morgan Art Premiums s74,75o.

New York. May THE fire insur-
ance exchange has established a rate
of 321A cents per 800 on the art col
lection Of J. Pierpont Morgan and 200
insurance companies are busily engag-
ed in preparating the policies. The
policies, according to calculations
made yesterday, will amount to ap-
proximately s23, 900 600, which would
require the payment Of $74,750 a year
in premiums.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07

70 Michigan; Bishop Smith to south
ern Illinois and Missouri; Bishop
Bristol to Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa,
and Bishop Anderson TO Kentucky and
Ohio. Bishop Anderson also will pre-
side over the Indiana, Ohio and Ken
lucky conferences and will visit Afri-
ca. The international board of bish-
ops closed its fve-day session at
Charleston yesterday, choosing ST.
Louis for the next meeting place Oct.
%.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
DAVENPORT MAN
KILLED BY TRAIN
Uncle Billy" Mcfarland Alb
sentmindedly Walks in
Front of Passenger.

Uncle Billy" Mcfarland, aged IS,
one of the characters often seen on
the streets OF Davenport, was struck
bv Rock Island eastbound passenger
Nh. so this afternoon at 1890 at the
Warner street crossing. He was TAX
en- to Mercy hospital where he died
an hour afterward.
Mr.. Mcfarland was a hack driver
He was accustomed to walking the
streets reading a newspaper. His
eyesight was somewhat impaired and
his hearing bad and it is presumed he
walked onto the track without being
aware of the approaching danger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
WOMAN PRODUCER DIES
Mrs. d'Oyy Carte, Linked With Gill
bert and Sullivan, Succunbs.

London, May Mrs. dOyly Carte,
whom more than one authority de
clares was the founder of the Gilbert
and Sullivan operas, is dead here of
cerebral hemOrrhage, after a long i'll
ness.
Mrs. d'Oyly Carte's husband Rich
ard d'Oyly Carte, theatrical manager
and impresario, died in 1901.
Mrs. d'Oyly Carte, prior to her mar
riage, was Helen Lenoir, business wo-
man. AS his agent she made many
visits to the United States for her flu
ture husband, whose business she
largely controlled. After the death of
dOyly Carte she managed the Savoy
theatre. In 19O6-1908 she gave a ser
les of REVEALS of the Gilbert and Sui
Ivan operas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07

in county court today by Judge B. S.
Bell Considerable evidence of other
misdoings on the part OF the pair was
adduced at the hearing. Both were
ordered sent to the state school for
boys at St Charles. The same decree
was handed down in the case of Fred
erick Froeter, the 9-year-old Rock Is
land boy who has been figuring in the
police annals in this city and Moline
for several weeks. All three boys left
this afternoon in charge of Deputy
Sheriff George Siemon for st. Charles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
ACCUSES BACHELOR CLUB
In LOS ANGELES INQUIRY

Los Angeles, Cal, May THE
bachelors club, a wealthy organiza-
ton, was subjected to police investi
cation today, following disclosures by
Irene Hegberg, aged Is. The girl, de-
tanned in connection with the present
vice probe, made a statement which
resulted in the issuance of a warrant
for one person, whose identity is with
held pending execution of the war
rant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
TAILOR, SINGLE
HANDED. DEFIES
WHOLE VILLAGE
Newcomer at Mathersvi1le Runs
Amuck in Fit of DeGrium
Tremens.
CHASES HOTEL GUESTS
hits at Heads and Smashes Property
Till Deputy Sheriff Arrives
from AIedo. =.
Especial to The Argus,

Mathersville, May "A tailor.
name unknown and claiming Mason
City, Iowa as his home, kept this viii
lage in turmoil for two hours last
night. In fit of delirium tremens he
raj amuck and armed with a club
chased people about the streets and
demolished property to his hearts
content till a deputy sheriff could come
from Aledo The village constable
was not at home
The man had been here but two
days. working at the Pearson tailor
shop. He was mild enough in appear
arce and conducted himself in an in.
offensive manner till last night, when
he obtained a quantity of liquor. I'm
der its effects he lost control of him.
self
CUASES HOTEL GUESTS.
The outbreak occurred at the Work
heiser hotel, where he roomed. Al.
most without warming he began break
ing up furniture and when the pro-
prietor attempted to demonstrate with
him he grabbed a club and chased
the owner and half a do en- guests out
of the place. so effectively did he
handle his stick that he was allowed
his own way till an officer arrived in
response to a telephone call He was
then overpowered after a fearful bat
tie. Even after the handouts had bee2
snapped on his wrists he continued to
rave and a physician was called to ad-
minister chloroform in the fear that
tie paroxysms might cause death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
THREE DELINQUENT
BOYS TOST. CHARLES

Raymond and Leon DeVolder. aged
respectively II and IL years, the Mo
line boys who took a SO bill from
their fathers trousers pocket 70 buy
an ArGun. were a5iUdSed deIiEnuent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
PERSONAL POINTS

T. H. Haege left last night for Chi
cago. where he will spend several days
on business.
Mrs. S. c. Mattison of Table Grove,
ILL.,, is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. L.
Levy, 1884, Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
M. E. BISHOPS ASSIGNED
Mcdowell, cuayle, crsnston, Smith

Mcdowell, cuayle, crsnston, Smith
and Bristol Get Nearby Posts.
Huntington, W Va, May Among
the assignments of bishops of the
Methodist Episcopal church, given out
here by Bishop William F. Anderson,
were those of Bishop Mcdowell of
central Illinois, northwest Indiana and
Rock river, Bishop Quayle to Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota: BIshnn Cranstop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07
Lodqe Notes.

Fay Halves camp No. PSI, Royal
Neighbors of America, will hereafter
hold meetings at Maths hall the sec
ond and fourth Wednesdays in the
month the next meeting to be We'd
nesday May %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-07

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