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Arizona republican., 1913-11-24
Of Local Interest
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STORED WATER SUPPLY

Water service department report for November p:
 Elevation of water in reservoir
 feet ........ ............... 1O9.64 Contents of reservoir, acre
 feet .......... .............147,56 ,561 Gain preceding 24 hours, acre
 feet ..... . COS Elevation of water in reservoir.
 one year ago today, feet..... 149.26 Contents of reservoir. one year
 ago today, acre feet 1899. 1908 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers. at Granite Reef dam.
 M. l. ....................... 5G,O6S Verde in flood at Granite Reef. Amount of water used for irrii-
 gation, north side, NJ. l. -... 6,4OO Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, south side, NJ. I. .... 4,850
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

LOST-Ladies gold watch. initials L. NJ M, owner values as keepsake of deceased friend; liberal reward if re turned to 376 North Fourth Ave. dm
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

Just received fresh shipment sweet apple cider, 75c per gal. Call MeIczeT Bros. Phone 51.-Advertisement If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

Drummer boys free to the children, 10 A. M. Redewills'.-
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

A bill has been introduced in con gress, and has already been passed by the senate, making interstate pipe lines conveying gas subject to the act to regulate commerce.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

Just received fresh shipment sweet apple cider, 75c. per gal. Call Melczer Bros. Phone 51.-Advertisement If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

Rink and sidewalk ball. bearing roller skates just in. PENNEY x -(Advertisement)
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24

DRINK HOP ALE. Invigorating; efreshing-(Adv.) If
Arizona republican., 1913-11-24
Empress.

The next bill at the hands of the Louis B. Jacobs company is Hi Jinks''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Indian Lake
From thursdays Daily.

From thursdays Daily.
John HOLMAN has recently pur
chased new piano for his family
Ruth Kidder is home for her spring
vacation which will last for two OF
three weeks.
c. Matteson had very pleasant
day for his sale. The goods nearly
all sold readily and in some cases
brought fair prices.
Warren B. Kidder departed on Fri.
day for Columbus, Wis, to make a
visit to his father who resides there.
Mr.. Kidder's father Is quite feeble,
having passed his ninetieth year
Mrs. William P. Lewis, one time
mistress of the Blue Earth county
poor farm, was met In Mankato re-
Gently by one OF our Indian Lakers.
She sent her kindest regards to all
her friends here.
Miss Cora Webster, sister OF Mrs
F. o. True of this place, who has
been suffering all winter in West
Mankato, died on Monday afternoon.
We have not yet learned the particu-
lars of the funeral.
w. Duffy is removing the maple
grove, and walnut, apple and plum
orchard, which marks the spot where
the senior McMahill had his home.
This seems something like removing
the ancient land marks. which the
fathers have set up. but the grove
seems to be absolutely valueless as
it stands. And the wood, and espe-
cially the land, would be valuable. so
it seems best to cut it down.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Judson
From Thursdays Daily.

From thursdays Daily.
Columbus C. Jones traded horses
with C. S. Thurston a few days ago.
John n. Roberts and sister Naomi
spent couple of days at Mankato
last week.
William ]. Roberts. Fred Jones
John B. Jones and Lee Davis are
down with the humps.
William w. Rowlands of Butternut
Valley delivered stock for ,Thurston
at Judson last Saturday
A parcel shower was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hughes
last Monday afternoon in honor of
Florence Little.
The Won boys are busy saving fire
wood for the farmers in Judson.
They are having quite a time NOV
ing their rig over these rough roads,
but they get there just the same.
Mrs. John M. Jones and children
of Glasgow, Mont, who have been
visiting relatives and friends at Jud-
son for couple of months, returned
to their home in Montana last Mon.
day.
Word has been received, announc.
ing the death of Mrs. Owens, wife
of Rev. Hugh Owens of Powell, South
Dakota, but recently of Ottawa, Min
nesota where he was pastor for
several years of Peniel and Sarhon
churches.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28

THE county board met at two O'Clock
this afternoon to receive competitive
plans for the new county Jail. Just
as the meeting was called to order
Chairman Jacob Voelker was called
hurriedly home by word that his son
Edward had suffered an attack of
appendicitis and an immediate opera.
ton would likely be necessary The
board in his absence heard the diff
ferent architects, but deferred action
until his return. The architects sub
hitting plans are: Albert Schippel,
Mankato; ]. E. Nasen, Minneapolis;
Vandeusen & Stevens, Winona; Bueck-
ner & Ortiz, st. Paul. Mr.. Schippel
was heard first and concluded just
after three. His plans call for a
building to cost $4,000 to $4,000,
with modern jail equipment with sep.
|arate quarters for different classes
of prisoners and a good home for
the sheriff. He has built county jails
Mt lie Sneur and in Rice counties"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many Mankato Household viii
Find Them So.

Many Mankato Household viii
Find Them So.
To have the pains and aches Of
a bad back removed--to be entirely
free from annoying, dangerous mr.
mary disorders, is enough to make
any kidney sufferer grateful The
following advice of one who has
suffered will prove comforting words
tc hundreds of Free Press readers.
Mrs. Jane Williamson, 41S S.
Fourth ST., Mankato, Mimi, says:
1.-THE public statement l gave in
praise of Doan's Kidney Pills nearly
two years ago still holds good, for
I think Just as highly of this rem
edy as I did then. A dull ache in
the small of my back, together with
dizzy spells and headaches made
me weak and nervous and resisted
all my efforts for relief until l
used Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
at the Thro Drug Co. The great
benefit from this preparation CON
WINGED me Of its merits and as I
have been in good health since
then, my high opinion of this rem
edy has been strengthened
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buff
falo, New YORK, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doans--
and take no other.--Adyt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
From Thursdays Daily.
Relief Corps MEETING.

The Women's Relief corps held a
very pleasant meeting last evening.
The committee appointed at a previ.
Gus meeting by, Mrs. Day, president
pro tenn, reported that material had
been purchased for twenty-five chair
cushions and the same number of
head rests for the mems hospital at
the Soldiers Home. There are nine.
ty sick men in the hospital at the
present time. with an average of two
and three deaths week, but when
ever one passes away, there is an.
other sick comrade to fill his place.
A letter was READ from the Depart
ment Patriotic Instructor, Martha
Brett Moran of Minneapolis, request
ing that Mankato hold patriotic in
stitute on Grants birthday, April 26
These meetings are becoming gen
eral throughout the United States. 1t
is felt that the lessons of true pa
triotism should be impressed upon
the children and young people OF
every community; so that when they
are forced to listen to the ranters
against cur government. they may be
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Vernon Center
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
A. E. Quimby was a Vernon Cen.
ter visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Leafle Warren and children
spent Monday with Garden City rela.
Itives.
Rev. Morse is spending few days
with his mother and brother in Ma.
della.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pierce is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
Mrs. COnklin and little son spent
a few days this week at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bates.
Mrs. Alice Bates and Mrs. Laura
Meade spent the latter part of the
week with relatives at Lake Crystal
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruch were down
from Amboy Tuesday for 4 short Wis,
lit with their cousin, Mrs. Ella Stoner
and family.
Mrs. c. H. Warren and family are
enjoying q visit with his sisters,
Mrs. Lulu Gates and Mrs. Kate King
of Akeley. MINI.
Mrs. George Carpenter has return.
ed home from q Wisconsin hospital
where she has been receiving treat
ment for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Golchrist of
Lake Crystal took dinner with Mrs.
Ellen Porter Tuesday enroute to
their sons home in West Vernon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pepper were
|up from Mankato for an over.Sunday
visit with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Pepper, and other relatives
Ton Johnson and Fred Mertersdorf,
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. West and
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Peterson were
among those who spent Tuesday in
Mankato.
Rev. Alderman was down from
Winnebago Monday comforting with
Rev. Morse, Rev. Clement and Rev.
Howell in regard to a ministerial
meeting which will be held here
April 81
The St. Patrick's social which was
held Tuesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Slater. was a
splendidly arranged affair. The house
was appropriately decorated and many
jolly Irish stunts were pulled Off A
most appetizing lunch was served by
the Baptist Ladies' Aid society.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society
is working hard for a social to be
given Wednesday evening March &c
in the hall, which promises to be a
very pleasant affair. II will be q
Seven Social. seven courses will be
served at seven tables and seven per-
sons will be served at each table. It
will be a progressive supper.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
March 14-21-2S.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING

March 14-21-2S.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Louis
Verhaeghe, Decedent.
having been granted to August Yer
haeghe.
1t is ordered that the time within
which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited 10
three months from and after the date
hereof; and that Tuesday, the 10th
day of June, 1913, at 10 o'clock a.
M, in the probate court rooms at
the court house at Mankato, in said
county, be, and the same hereby is,
fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon and the eX-
animation, adjustment and allowance
of such claims as shall be presented
within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication Of this order in The Man
kato Free Press, as provided by law.
Dated March It'll, 1913
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge Of Probate.
probate ScaD =
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Kerns

From Thursdays Daily.
/ Charlie Smith is sick with grippe
! Lorenzo Rist has purchased a new
REQ car.
! Arthur Burgland will work foi
| Will Mann this year,
| A flock of geese were seen flying
by. sure sign of spring.
| Mrs. c. H. Loucks and the boys
visited in Minneapolis Tuesday.
| Mrs. Holberg and daughter oil
Rapidan visited with Mrs. Howard
Cole last week.
| George Rash, ST., has gone to Lake
Crystal to build barn for his son
Iin-law, Mr.. Jones.
Mrs. Elmer Grice is spending a
few days with her mother. Mrs. Sepp
man. who has the grippe
There will be services at the Min.
nemishinona school Sunday after.
noon at three O'Clock. Rev. Heddle
will preach.
An Easter program will be given
next Sunday evening at 1880 p. M.
instead of the regular Christian En-.
deayor service.
Mrs. cup mad her house fuml.
gated last week and the family stay.
ed with Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Steel
during that time.
Mrs. Frank Loucks and son James
visited relatives in Minneapolis Tues
day. James decided to remain a
time longer and visit his aunt, Mrs.
Orchard
The young men of the neighbor-
hood held business meeting at the
school house recently and decided to
hold box social Friday evening,
March IS, at the home of Willis
Randall
Alfred Lind reports the completion
Of the new barn on Mr.. Henrietta
farm, where he lives. The barn is
fifty by sixty feet in size and per-
fectly round. 1t replaces the barn
which was destroyed by fire last
spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Good Thunder
From Thursdays Daily.


Mrs. Fl. NJ. Benedict spent Sunday
with Mrs. c. Doty.
Fred Meyer has hired out to Her
man Doehring for the season.
Richard Kaul, Sterling's wide awake
business man, was doing business in
Good Thunder on Tuesday.
S. Doty purchased fine new Over
land automobile of the II. Perrin
Auto company at Mankato, last week
The many friends of Walter Gain.
or will be pleased to learn that he
is recovering nicely from an opera
ton he underwent last week at the
Mayos at Rochester.
The roads were in such an impass,
able condition Saturday, that even
some of the mail carriers turned
back, which surely was wise move,
as the rough roads were menace to
man and beast.
This changeable weather keeps the
farmers guessing, and many are the
predictions handed out as to when
spring will be at hand. But the long
headed farmer is cleaning his seed
grain and getting everything ready
just the same.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
From thursdays Daily.

From thursdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Culp
of EIysian will celebrate the
sixtieth anniversary Of their
marriage at the Masonic hall in
Elysian on April q. Mr.. and
Mrs. Culp were married in Cold
water, Mich. and came to lie
Sueur county in 1869. They lived
on a farm near Madison Lake
until about eleven years ago,
when Mr.. Culp retired from act.
i've work and has spent his time
in a, Ieisurely way since then.
Mr.. Culp, as well as his wife,
was born in Niagara county, New
York. Mr.. Culp is now eighty
five years old and his wife is
seventy-seven. They are both in
excellent health and Mrs. Culp
cooks, bakes and manages her
house, as well as a woman of
half her age.
Mr.. Culp enlisted in the Union
army at the beginning of the
Civil war and was a member of
Company A, First Michigan
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28

Light Artillery. He saw more
than four years of service. He
has been a member of the Ma
sonic lodge for many years and
is active In the work of the Ely
sian lodge. Mrs. Culp is a mem.
Der Of the Eastern Star lodge and
is an active member of the Or
der.
There are four children living,
Mrs. Casbre of Elysian, Noble
Culp of Madison Lake, Marcus
Culp of this city and George Culp
of Belgrade township. There are
twelve grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Mrs. Culp's
father died only about four years
ago at the age Of ninety-six
years.
In celebration of the anniver-
sary large family gathering will
be enjoyed and about sixty rela-
tiyes are expected to be present.
A dinner will be served in the
Masonic hall and the afternoon
will be spent in renewing old
friendships.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Low Fares West and Northwest

Daily March 18th to April 18th, in
elusive, low colonist fares via Chi
cago Great Western to Pacific coast,
intermediate points and Alberta On
certain dates in March and April
still lower fares to North Dakota
Montana, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta.
For particulars consult the local
agent or write 4. L. Craig, c. p A..
1889 Peoples Gas Bldg, Chicago.
-AdYt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
oEcoRlA AND KENNEDY BRIDGE

Miss Cathrine Brandt is on the
sick list.
Wedding bells will ring in the flu
ture at Decoria.
Grace Brandt has just gotten over
an attack of humps.
Joe Wilmes called on friends at
Decoria Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Louise Deef, William Deef,
Peter Renne and Phil Glasgow spent
Sunday evening at the Jaeger home.
Miss Lizzie Rose spent the past
week with her uncle, Charles Jaeger
of Decoria, and Sunday visited at
the Brandt home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
A111boy and Vicinity
From FRIDAYS Uaiiy.

From Fridays Daily.
Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cutters little
boy is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever
The young people of this vicinity
enjoyed social at Henry Haas home
last Friday night.
There We're no services at the
Christian church Sunday on account
of the bad roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fox visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. w.
Heritage on Tuesday.
Don't forget the box supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Kill
mar on Friday of this week.
Mrs. Silas Allen was called to
North Dakota last week on account
of the serious illness of her mother.
The C. E. society of Basey will
give special program on Sunday
evening. All cordially invited to at
tend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28

st. Cloud Journal-Press: Mrs. r.
ID. Hubbard arrived in the city last
evening from Mankato, and is the
guest at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. II. c. Erwin, Jr Mrs. Hubbard
expects to remain in the city for
some time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
Hazol-AIenthol Plasters, !. quick

relief in Lumbago, Backache, Sciatica,
Neuralgia and many painful affections.
They drive away the pam until it is quite
forgotten. Yard rolls ST 90; smallersize 25c.
Dealers have them in stock, or direct from
Davis q Lawrence Co., New York.
Sarnrlea mailed nnnn re0nest. &c stamina
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28
I25 and 35 cents, with special rates

|25 and 35 cents, with special rates
for school students. - = -. 2
A hiking party of four young ladies
started Saturday morning from MGR.
ton and reached here Tuesday after
noon. They passed through Fort
Ridgely, New Ulm, Winthrop, Nicol-
let, st. Peter on their way. The Young
ladies are teachers at Morton and
are the Misses Carlson, Ulrich, O'Neil
and Peterson. They are the guests
Of Miss Carlson's sister, Mrs. f. r.
Nelson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28

able to decide for themselves which
is right. Mrs. T. H. Foley was ap-
pointed a committee to confer with
the public school officials.
The report of the treasurer showed
our funds to be very low, and it was
decided that something must be done
at any early date to replenish them.
At the close of the meeting light re.
freshments were served in the newly
decorated dining room of the G.. A.
r. post and Corps members.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15
POLICE ENFORCE
ORDER TO SEIZE
UNMUZzLED DOGS
Are Hauling Them Away to the
Pound, Where Slaughter
Awaits
MAY ESCAPE DEATH
If CLAIMED AT ONCE
Owners Must Promise, However,
to Keep Them Muzzled-
Pound Is Crowded

Unmuzzled dogs are being picked
up on the street by the police today
under the order OF Commissioner Gil
lespie, three days ago. and taken TO
the pound. II they are claimed I'M
mediately and the owners agree 10
keep them muxzled they may be re-
leased, but as soon as the pound ID
full slaughter Will begin.
Our pound Is overcrowded now
said the commissioner THURSDAY
morning, go mink Ne will hold
dogs only short time. When there
~ room we can keep them forty-eight
hours. but we VIII not try 10 crown
them In or keep more than we can
propsyiy take care OF. Those which
have been longest in custody VIII DC
killed
The dogs viii DO danger as long
as there 10 hct weather. and we eau
not take any risks. When | nrst 10
sued the order that they should De
muzzled every one supposed that dog
owners would DO reasonable about IL
and keep them under restraint or
muzzle them. When | drove about
the city last sunday | did not see
muzzled dog. and | realized that only
severe measures would convince the
people that the muzzling was aoso-
lutely required
Patrolmen are not permitted 10
shoot dogs in the street. they are
supposed 70 hold them and call the
dog wagon In cases where children
or grown people have been bitten by
dogs, no matter whether there nave
been any signs of rabies or not 1t Is
the duty OF the owner 60 hold the DOG
for the pound-master. In the pound
II will DO observed for ten days for
signs OF the disease. Although there
has been only one death from known
case OF hydrophobia in year. there
are numerous cases OF dog bites, anc
three or four are reported to the po-
lice every day. In the summer these
are likely to be dangerous, and the
police commissioner has announced
that he would prefer TO have ofhcers
ovor-cautious than careless In treating
vicious dogs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15

the representatives OF
firms supplying the city and contract
ors with paving material and the rep
resentatives OF the railway companies.
The meeting was held In the common
council chamber
The commissioner asked the coop
Grafton OF all parties in facilitating
the paving work in the city. At pres
ent several paving Jobs are unfinished
and are likely To remain so for an
indefinite period, the contractors com
planning that they are unable TO get
material Some blame the material
men and others the railroads.
The contractors expressed q Will
ingness 10 cooperate with the new
commissioner, and It was suggested
that a committee be appointed 10 UNI
ertake the work OF investigating the
cauess OF deay on city contract jobs.
Commissioners Fenkell announced hat
he would appoint such a committee
Ii was also suggested that the city
establish storage yard where brick
and other paving material could be
stored in large quantities, so that II
would not be necessary 10 hold up
JOBS for lack OF material caused by
delay in transportation. This and an
other suggestion that the the charter
be amended TO change the beginning
OF the fiscal year from July | 70
January !, so that funds would be
available for the purchase OF mate
rial In advance Of the paving season,
were taken under advisement by the
commissioner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15
SHERIFF, TRICKED,
PUTS OFF HANGING
Young Slayer of Sweetheart
Benefited by Fake Phone
Call

FORT SMITH, Ark, Aug. l4-Omer
Davis, 1S-yerold boy who killed his
grill sweetheart, Nellie Moneyhun, VIII
not hang at Fayetteville today.
Somebody called Sheriff Caudle on
the telephone Mondy. and imperson-
aring the governors secretary, advis-
ed the official thart a 30-day respite
had been granted the condemned man.
Caudie postponed building the scat
fold and learned today that the gov
ernor's Office knew nothing OF the
telephone call, and that no respite had
been granted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15
BANK 100000 SHY,
OFFICIAL MISSING.

TRENTON, N j., Aug. 14.-Follow
ing the discovery Of shortage, which
may amount to 100000. the state
banking department today took
charge o fthe Roseville Trust com
pany, OF Newark, The secretary OF
the institution, Raymond f. Smith.
has not been seen since yesterday
morning
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15
MAN is TAKEN BACK
TO CHICAGO FOR TRIAL

Joseph SCHNEIDER, arrested several
days ago by Charles ]. Wolff, Pinker-
ton detective, on charge OF working
confidence game in Chicago, was
taken back, to be arraigned. by II. j..
Holahan, OF the Chicago police force,
Thursday morning. SCHNEIDER worked
a smooth swindfe. it is said, on John
Feinan. OF Chicago. and then escaped
10 Detroit. He registered four times
at the Victory hotel in six days, using
a slightly different name in each case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-15
WOMAN, ALLEGED SLAYER,
RELEASED ON BOND

CHICAGO, Aug. 14-Mrs. Wanda De
Latour, charged with poisoning her
husband, an Austrian nobleman. was
released under $1,000 bond today, and
the preliminary hearing continued I'M
Il August 30. the prosecuting attor-
ney asking more tine TO prepare MS
evidence. he amount OF bond fixed
Is taken as as an indicatin OF the
weakness OF the states case.