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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Pool Room Used as Pulpit.

The following from Independence
was in a Portland paper yesterday
Using the poolsoom of R. L. Gains
for a pulpit, Dr. H. Charles Duns-
more has given the first of series of
lectures and talks to the men, and he
was received by large, attentive
audience. This series of talks is a
result of the arrest and trial of the
owners of the pool halls here last
week when some of the ministers tried
to close the halls on Sunday, without
success. DR.. Dunsmore expressed
himself as being in favor of keeping
the pool halls open as long as the
men had no other place for recreation
on Sunday.
1t is reported that the grand jury
has indicted the owners of the halls,
and will make another attempt to
close them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Polk County to Exhibit.

Charles Dunsmore was appointed
ON the exhibit committee of the Will
lamette Valley Association, which met
at Salem this week and it was the
unanimous opinion that the Valley
should be well represented at the
Panama Pacific Exposition. A com
mittee was appointed to confer with
the state exposition committee in re-
gard to obtaining space in the agri-
cultural building, the horticultural
building and the Oregon building.
1t was decided the Valley should
have space of at least 20 by 100
feet in the agricultural building.
The committee appointed to obtain
the necessary space is composed of E..
c. Roberts, LINN County; o. E. Frey
tag, Clackamas County; M. J. Dury-
ca, Lane County; W. F. Groves, Ben
ton County; A. 0. Sarff, Yamhill
County; E. w. Haines, Washington
County; w. A. Taylor, Marion Coun-
ty; and Charles Dunsmore, Polk Coun-
ty. u
1t was decided to make the exhibit
from the Valley as representative of
the resources as possible and the only
fear seemed to be that the space
awarded would not be sufficient.
Among the members of the associa-
ton present were &C. H. Stewart.
president; f. C. Roberts and 0. H.
Russell, Linn County; o. f. Freytag,
Clackamas' County; M. J. Duryea,
Lane County; w. F. Groves and c.
C. Murphey, Benton County; A. O..
Sarff and N. E. Britt, Yamhill Coun-
ty; E, W. Haines and C. A. Hanley,
Washington County; w. A. Taylor
L. d. Pettyjohn and Fred S. Bynon,
Marion County, and Fl. G. Campbell
Polk County.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

from Portland visiting his parents.
Miss Pauline Nesmith was visiting
relatives here last week and attended
the dance Saturday night.
Blain Southwick of Spring Valley
took in the dance here Saturday night.
Miss Halle and Vern Gibson of
Salem came over Saturday returning
Sunday.
Judge Eakin came over Monday,
looking after his orchard and after
interest here.
The Cadle brothers Albert and AL
len have bought and took charge of
the Peter Cook store. We wish them
success in their new undertaking.
John Ankeny was down from Walla
looking after his hop yard. Joe
Castleine will have charge of it again
this season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
.P0LKCOUNTY NEWS
(Continued from Page Three)
OAK DALE

Melvin Green is quite indisposed.
Mrs. Leland Murphy is visiting III
Falls City.
Miss Beth Wilson and brother
James spent the week end at the Gar
wood place.
Chas. Bird has been enlarging &
field by grubbing with George Robin
son as assistant.
John and George Robinson are
grubbing for themselves.
Roy Mcdonald is suffering with a
sore head.
Mr.. Mcdonald, Chas. Graham and
John Robinson attended the o. A. C,
exhibit at Dallas Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Frink of Falls
City visited their son, Willis Sunday
The many friends of Mrs. Malinda
Kimball are giving her post card
shower today, February 9th in hon
or of her birthday.
Thos. Card has been putting in a
water wheel to furnish. power for
wood saving and it is working very
satisfactorily.
Mrs. Lirt Miller underwent an OPP
Grafton in the Dallas hospital Satur-
day and is doing well.
Mrs. M. d. Miller is keeping the
children while their mother is in the
hospital.
Little Norma Robinson has been
having an attack of La Grippe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Philogian Program.

The Philogian Literary Society OF
the High School will give the fol
lowing program in the High School
Auditorium, Tuesday evening, Febru-
ary 10th, at eight o'clock. 4
"The Orange and Black. .Philogian
Chorus.
instrumental Solo. Marjorie Holman
Review of the Opera Carmen, Hell
en- Casey.
Vocal Solo. Elva Lucas
Accompanies by the II. S. Orchestra.
Reading. g...............G .Goldie Bissel
Vocal Solo. ..... Lucille Hamilton
Review of "V. VS.. Eyes," Miss Mac
Donald.
Vocal Duet, Louise Miles and Elva
Lucas.
Review Of the Philogian work for the
semester, Miss Homer
High School Quartette.
Lemon Tree. Marie Griffin
instrumental Music, Muriel Grant and
Dorathy Bennett.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Realty Transfers.

Transfers of real property in Poll
County for the week ending Februar,
9TH, 1914. Corrected weekly by Sib
| ley & Eakin law and abstract office
Dallas, Oregon.
William E. Smith to Earnest M
Stone, lot in Monmouth, 5000.
|. E. Hooker and wife to Jennie
M. Sitter, lots in Independence, 800
J. G. Mcintosh and wife to j. L.
Linn, lots in Independence, $40.
J. F. Ulrich and wife to May Lew
is, acre T. 9-5, 800.
George F. Wick and wife to j. M.
& Effie M. Card, $40.
George F. Wick and wife to j. M.
and Effice M Card, 164 acres 7. 816,
$40.
Joseph 7. Robertson to |. Govro,
lots in Independence, 81.
E. G. Syron ct al to J. G. 4
Cora A. Whiteman, 40 acres I. 90,
ST.. p 80 Ri &f - ets ~s a
+. f. Fisher and wife to L. A. Boil
man and V. C. Stats, lot in Dallas,
$40. an,e @4 -...rs
Matilda J. Ridgeway to- Lloyd
Ridgeway, 40 acres 7. 6-6, $40.
j. A.4Mathews to G. p. and Elsie
f. Bartlett, 81 acres T. 6-6, $565O.
E. L. Baker and wife to M. w.
Mix, lots in, Independence, $1,000.
John P. Emmett and wife. to Geo
H. and Mary a. Stoddard, 32O acres
T. Ga, 11,290e W.
Geo. H and Mary A.. Stoddard to
H. w. Waters, 32O acres 7. GA, $40.
H. w. Waters to F. W. Waters, 800
acres in T. 64, $40.
Mary E. ellison to Willamette Val
ley Lumber Co., 2 acres 7. 70, 81.
F. S. Crowley and wife to Charles
D. Tree, lot in Falls City, $40.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Nezys of City and County


, Mrs. E. A. Haan of Monmouth Wis
ted friends in Dallas on Tuesday.
Mr.. SILVER and daughter from
Greenwood Startion were in Dallas thu
present week.
The Bee Hive now has one of the
handsomest back grounds to its show
window in the city.
Mrs. Gerald Volk who has been Wis
iting friends in Portland and Forest
Grove for the past week has returned
home
A little excitement was caused
Tuesday when the Pop Corn machine
took a notion to burn. 1t was d
close call
The Dallas Mercantile Company is
having their display window decorat-
ed with a coat of paint which will add
greatly to its appearance.
Don t be alarmed when you see a
number of idle men walking around
the city, they are not |. w. w., only
jury men taking little exercise to
get dose of ozone.
The Christian Women's Board of
Missions met at the home of Mrs.
Preston on Washington Street We'd
nesday afternoon and the regular pro-
gram was carried out.
The Dallas Wood Company is ready
to furnish you with mill wood. Good
loads and good service. All wood
cash on delivery. Phone 492. 96-tf
Among the farmers who were in
the city the past week, were the fol-
lowing from the Greenwood section,
Ike Robinson, Alph Vernon, Ide Os-
borne, John Young and Martin
Boyle.
Workmen are busy this week in the
Masonic Lodge rooms, putting in
steam fixtures, preparatory to connect
with the Central Heating Plant The
next building to be connected with
the heating plant will be the |. o. O..
F. lodge rooms.
After February LIST, gasoline per
gal. zoe. Lubricating oil much
cheaper Hires 2O9o cheaper. T.
Catherwood. 95-E.O.I.
All business houses of Dallas were
closed yesterday from 10 to IL as
mark of the high esteem in which
the people of this city held to the
memory of Mrs. Dalton, whose funer-
al was held at the Presbyterian
Church during these hours.
In the report of the Moose Orches-
ira the name of G. M. Stewart and
the picture credited to him should
have been Ray James former resi-
dent of Falls City. AS James claims
to be better looking than Stewart, we
make this correction.
"Prune City, -four makes lighter,
winter bread. 97-1t.
Mrs. Thomas Hill of Portland, who
has been here a short time with her
mother, Mrs. Swanson, was presented
with bright girl Sunday. Mrs.
Hill had made the trip here so as to
be with her mother and have the SER
vices of her old family physician, DR..
McCallon of this city.
"The Octopus of American Poll
ties, The Islom of America" Nor
MON Methods and Organization. Sec
ond on Isms at the Evangelical
Church, Sunday evening, February
Sth. Hear it. 97-1t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Wilson VS.. Yocom.

In the case of Wilson vs.. Yocom, q
civil suit, the jury rendered a ver-
diet in favor of the plaintiff for $3l7..
90. This case was one of those which
required a good deal of time and al
most two days were consumed in get
ting the case before the jury. Vim.
ton and Burdette of McMinnville rep
resented the plaintiff and Oscar Hay
ter represented the defendant.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Women's Club.

The regular meeting of the Women s
Club was held on Tuesday afternoon
After a short BUSINESS session and
a pleasing instrumental solo by Miss
Longnecker an interesting program
of the drama was given by Mrs. Geo
Gerlinger and Miss Bertha Serr
A number Of visitors were present
among them were Mrs. Ackerman
Miss Parrot, Mrs. Bochie and Mrs
Haan and Mrs. Stats of Monmouth
Refreshments were served by the
social committee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

day at the Stevens home and Olive
went home with them to stay over
night.
Guss Larson was in Salem Wednes-
day.
Benton is very i'll with rheumatism.
Millard White and wife was calling
on the later's sister, Mrs. Warren
Monday.
Mr.. Warren and son was in Salem
Monday.
Monday was the first day this year
that we were free from rain. 1t had
rained every day this year before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
RICKREALL

Mrs. Holt Crowley and daughter
Vivian were in Portland last week.
Geo. Smith Sr., in in very poor
health. Dr,SStarbuek was called Sun
day. but he is no better at this writ
ing.
). Orr of Portland has been up the
past week having some surveying
done on his farm. He returned home
Tuesday.
II. Clay Fox. Jr.. and wife are mp
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

A. V. X. Snyder made a Vlslt U
Ballston yesterday.
Mrs. S. Taylor Jones was in Port
land visiting Tuesday.
DR.. McNicol, Osteopathic Physician
VIM. Riddell of Monmouth was ovel
to Dallas Wednesday.
j. J. Williams of Independence was
Dallas visitor Wednesday.
The Dallas Meat Market is adding
to their cold storage facilities.
M. W. Black and wife of Airlie
were visitors in Dallas Wednesday
Phelix Cormegys of Amity was In
Dallas transacting business yesterday
Cash paid for eggs by 7. s. Town
send Creamery Company. 92-St.
Barham Bros. are at work remodel
ing the Uglow residence on Court ST
j. F. Ulrich was in Dallas Wednes-
day looking after County Fair mat
ters. T. G.
w. J. Forester of Portland was
transacting business in Dallas this
week.
Mrs. J. Montgomery has moved into
one of DIR. Hayter's houses on Leyens
street.
H. A. Yocom of Amity has been in
Dallas this week attending Circuit
Court.
We cut, fit and make our own
suits.-Phil Begin. 67-tf.
w. E. Williams of Airlie was in
Dallas this week attending Circuit
Court.
w. ]. Hearth has moved into Char
lie Weston S new bungalow on Acad-
emy Street.
H. 1. Price of the Price Bros.
Clothing House made Oregon City a
visit Sunday.
John j. Wick and Alva Thompson
went to Salem Wednesday for short
business visit.
Rev. C. C. Curtis and wife made a
short visit to Portland Tuesday, re-
turning the same day.
Many come miles to dine at the
Gail.
A. M. Wood, w. N. Wood and G..
Wood of Airlie, were in Dallas trans
acting business Wednesday.
Sam Scoo]ey has returned from
Salem, and is back on his old job,
working for Holmes & Grant.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Tay-
lor of Washington Street in this city,
Wednesday, February 4th, boy.
We want to exchange cash for your
eggs. T. S. Townsend Creamery
Company. 92-8t.
C. Whiteside, Lew Gray, Dick Scott
and Fred Cooper of Corvallis were in
Dallas this week attending Circuit
Court.
Mrs. Thos. Fennell, Elizabeth In
gram and Mary Alice Plumer, of
Independence were visiting in this
city Wednesday.
If your husband is a good provider,
you have "Prune City" flour in your
home. 97-1t.
A. N. Holman of Portland was in
Dallas visiting with his father, Judge
Holman and shaking hands with old
friends yesterday.
Miss Pauline Snyder was down
from Dallas Friday and spent the
night at the IT, j. Warren home.---
McMinnville Register.
j. L. Atwater of Airlie was in Dal-
las yesterday transacting business,
and while in the city he made the
Observer pleasant call.
Bake day troubles fly out OF the
window when "Prune City" -four
comes in at the door. 97-1t.
The ladies of the Evangelical
Church will sell home baking at
Holmes & Boydston, Saturday the
14th of February.
c. H. Clos, one of the leading at
tomeys of Corvallis, came over from
that city to attend Circuit Court,
which is now in session in Dallas.
The greatest thing in Dallas "a
meal at the Gail.
j. W. Myers, prosperous merchant
of Hebo, Tillamook county, for
mer resident of this city, was in Dal-
las yesterday transacting business.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Public Sale.

l range, l heater, l dining table,
6 dining chairs, 2 rockers, 6 other
chairs, l kitchen treasure, bedsteads
springs, mattresses, sanitary couch
9 by II rug, 16 yd. carpet, kitchen
utensils, dishes, crooks, fruit jars,
canned fruit, and many other articles
Tuesday, February 10th at 2 p. m.
Bernhard Friesen, Washington and
Lewis Streets, Dallas, Oregon. 97-1t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed at
Dallas Postofiice, February 2nd, 1914
Burke, Mr.. j. A.
Gose, Miss Floy
Miller,l Mrs. Ida g
Mitchell, Mrs. Estar
Mcdonald, Miss Ethel
Singh, Mr.. Saroop (2)
Tury, Mrs. Bertha
C. G. Coad, Postmaster
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Two Cougars Killed.

A. V. McCarter and j. p. Magers
killed two cougars Monday on Mill
Creek, only short distance from this
city. They were in Dallas yesterday
to register for the bounty, and those
who saw the skins say they were ex-
ceptionally large ones.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
New Grand Jury.

The new grand jury chosen at this
session of the Circuit Court, Febru-
airy Bird, are as follows:--
l. Damon; C. W. Boyle; William
Butteriek; Henry Clifford; John
Palmer; l.. c. Sherwood.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
County Court,

Mrs. Hattie Garrett of Indepen-
dence was brought before Judge Teal
yesterday to be tried for sanity. Doe
tors McCallon and Starbuck were
called as examining physicians and
they pronounced the lady insane.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06
Christian Science.

Services held in New City Banl
building.
Sunday at II a. m., subject Of les
son-sermon, esprit.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Wednesday evening at 8 p, nj.
Reading Room same address.
The public is cordially invited.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

FOR SALE---Three cows giving milk,
also calves year old. Address c.
A. McVary, Dallas, Oregon. 96-2t-x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

FOR SALE-Nearly new Spinwell
potato planter, also one potato cul-
tivator. Address w. j. Knox, Dal-
las, R. F. ID. 2. 97-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

GOOD WOOD-At right prices. Or
der your block wood and slab wood
for early delivery. Trimmings fur
nished on short order. Plenty Of
good fir and other kinds Of wood now
ready for customers. Send orders
early by phone to-AUGUST BO-
MAN. Phone 1869 706tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-02-06

All kinds of engraving from vis-
iting cards to wedding invitations
furnished at The Observer Office.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-20

, fair enough to admit that the young fellow
was a genius, that he was first at the
works to insist upon the installation Of all
/ the latest improvements. why, the boy
invention mad he concluded. He thinks
of nothing else"
plussed; but John, fOrestalling the newt
able discussion, announced with his irritat-
ing air of finality, Look here, Sam, I
mother and have somebody else in view
for Emily"
Have you heard that I am going to
have a dtle,' he added, trying to suppress
the elation in his voice
Nor exclaimed the astonlshed Sam
"Baronet" he said careIessly, adding,
Emily can now marry under the very
happiest circumstances into the peerage-
That's why we don't want her to see too
much OF young Preece"
And may one ask who is the peer?"
said sam trying not to make his voice too
:'Monkhurst, Of course" responded John.
The change Of expression the faces OF
the various people in the room was so var
shat moment Nancy and Emily entered the
room. The latter scented mystery in the
air and demanded what was the matter.
It's being arranged that you shall marry
lord Monkhurst,' burst from Gertrude's lips
almost before she knew it.
GerTude's remark greatly angered John,
and he declared that she was staring mad
to blurt things out ike that. 'Shed better
know. hadn't she?" was the quick reply OF
Gertrude.
John felt very sorry for Nancy because
she had been unconsciOusly drawn into
scene, and so expressed himself
ooh, don't mind me-" said Nancy, Il
know what family life is-my wordl I'm
from Yorkshire. Best to have it out fair
and square-thats my experience"
Gertrude again stepped into hot water
when she announced to the assemblage that
Emily was desperately in love with Arthur
Preece. This Uncalled for statement made
Emily extremely nervous. Addressing Ger
trude she said, sharply: What do you
mean-its being arranged for me to marry
lord MOnkhurst2 Me-marry old NedH'
Despite Emilys contention that Ned was
old enough to be her father, John said he
was not old, and asked her concerning the
tale that she was in love with Preece.
While refusing TO admit that Preece had
proposed to her, she loudly declared that
she was in love with him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-20
Festal FOOlishness
Adventures of a Crouch

66T HAD such a good time on
Christmas" observed the re-
tired merchant, that I have
been talking about it ever since. We
have all sorts of holidays and ami
versaries in this country, but none is
in the same class with Christmas"
yes, it would be better for most Of
US if Christmas were abolished" grum-
bled the hotel keeper. Il don't deny
that it's the best holiday ever invented
and L enjoyed mine as much as you
did yours. That's Just the trouble. l
enjoyed it too doggone much, and 1
know 20 old relics who are IN the same
boat
MY works are so adjusted that I can
eat a certain amount of certain grade
of fodder and get along pretty well.
If I eat an ounce more than the con-
tract calls for, or if I abandon vege-
tables and cooked cereals and such
truck, for rare and costly viands, there
is the dickens to pay, and am paying
it right now, and have been ever since
Christmas.
Il have been training my stomach
for years, and just when I have it so
any lady or child can drive it with
safety, along comes some blamed holt
day and the stuff is all off. If there
never were any holidays, that stomach
would give excellent service and the
bills for repairs would be insignificant
I sidestepped Thanksgiving, as 1 was
travelling at that time, and ate at rail
mas came I couldn't resist the tempta-
ton. We have our family table in the
dining room, of course, and my wife
saw that said table was loaded with
everything gorgeous, from roasted
turkeys and imported Japanese pies to
spices from Araby the blest
There were several sisters and cous-
ms and aunts with US, and when I sat
down to the table [ explained to them
all that my stomach was made in Ger
many and wouldn't work unless prop
erly cared for, so they must excuse
me if I confined myself to stewed
prunes and bologna sausage while they
consumed the things worth while. I
made it plain that if I didn't adhere
to my safe and sane policy I'd suffer
for weeks, yet every woman at the
table laughed my fears to scOrn and
advised me to cut loose and eat every
thing in sight. Even my wife, who
has known the truth for years. told
me that one good square meal wouldn't
hurt But, dOggOne it, I'm not going
to charge it up to the women. began
arguing with myself, as soon as I sat
down, that it was a moral duty to eat
turkey and pie and such things.
Christmas doesn't count I said to my
self, as I shOveIed some stuffing into
my face.
ct knew at the Tina that Christmas
does count and that (. man can't fool
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-20
SMILE STONES
Condensed Nozaon of Arnold Benefits and Edward KnObaus Comedy
Of Three Generations TO- m . By Grace Van Baam Gray

John then demonstrated with Trr,{t-. Z,
cause Preece was not in their class and NJ
just a common clerk Il can't see 80 ~ .
more you want" replied Emily ssF4 " - -
the most beautiful manners and as 70
money, he'll make lots" She exDIained ~
would make the money with his new in1,e-,o
tons
After John had carefully examined +7,.
piece Of steel she had handed to him sbe
said: And its great shame for Won 70
take nine-tenths OF all the money from his
inventions leaving for him but one-fa1+Jl - =,
This remark angered John. JumDins 10 r.
feet he exclaimed; What? Has he ba llts
hasn't" she replied 1T only came out 10
pure accident, and I promised I'd never
breathe word"
When John made a threat tn t he vvo,,17
teach Preece a lesson, Emily Threatened -
away and never return.
The conversation between John and San,
had drifted to flying machines, when c.
trude quickly interrupted with the rer,srI-.
What have flying machines gottto do with
Emily's happiness? If she wants to marry
young Preece-"
Emily took advantage Of this little Oman
ing, and said: Yes, if I want to marry
him, why shouldn't II" Because L-o1,.
father objects" came the quick reply from
Rose. ooh, mother" said Emily. s.didn1t
you marry father in spite of everyone %
Upbraided because She compared Preeee
with her father Emily said: why not?
You loved father and I -." Then she
was interrupted by her father, who declared
he was independent and his own master
while young Preece isn't.
IF Preece had the impudence to marry
you, I'd scotch him-that I would" said
John who's going to suffer and how
can my marriage affect anybody but me %
came the instant reply from Emily.
While Emily was shOwering praise upon
Preece. her father admitted that Preece was
all right in the works, but he did not trust
him on the outside, because Of his social
lstic tendencies Failing to brighten Emily
by announcing the fact that Preece was a
socialist, he then issued this ultimatum: Il
don't intend you to marry him. If YOU do
you ruin him That's the long and short of
It Now, Emily, have we heard the last of
Preece or nOt?''
With tears streaming down her cheeks and
weeping lmploringly, she turned to her aunt
Gertrude for sympathy and advice, declaring
that she did not want to make everybody
unhappy.
(To be Continued)