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Arizona republican., 1914-09-07

illion Dollars--T
Storage works .......S $500, 1886
Power system Observation-Disclosures. 1861, 92630
Diversion works (Granite Reef Dam) 37,891O7
North Side canal system ............ l. 1856 ,69397
South Side canal System ........ 763,305.62
Wells for irrigation ............... 150,0671O
Plant .... 1O252427
Real estate Observation-Disclosures. 33,380.35
Irrigable lands Observation-Disclosures. 13,11235
Telephone system Observation-Disclosures. 69,O7222
Roads NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 62O,28357
Drainage 1,13O67
Examination of Project .......... 83,93983
Power system operation ............ 186,88664
Well operation Observation-Disclosures. 25,24760
N. S. canal system, o. & M..... 736,12395
S. S. canal system, 0. & NJ ........ 3O3, 40358
Inventory of cost ledger supplies ~ 7,68098
Debit cost ledger ....... Sill 1885, 1593
Credit revenues:
Power and light a.. 35,626.21
Water rentals ........ 889, 421.98
miscellaneous ........ a. 1870
Cost adjustments ~ 12O46962 1869, 70751
s1oO25, 3oS42
Less investment Of U. S. returned by
repaynentS ...................... lOU,OUUUU
Balance of u. S. investments to be re-
CuIHeu .............. ........ ) 99Zo,oUo4Z
These added expenditures were officially author
zed and the request to build the Granite Reef DAM
acquire the canals, build the Roosevelt road and all
the other additions to the original plans have been
absolutely with all the energy every man in the val
ley had.
AS to the greatest estimate: On page 1884 of that
report will be found the following in the testimony
of Mr.. John P Orme:
Q. What representations were made to the peo
pie as to what this project would cost?
A. In the first place. the representation to
build the Roosevelt Dam alone The estimated cost
of that would be about S375O,O00 We organized on
that basis. That was the first estimate of cost.
Q. And that included nothing but the dam?
A. Yes, sir.
Then again on page Ala:
O. Had you no other estimate except that that
you incorporated in your articles of incorporation?
A. At that time we only contemplated the build
ing of the Roosevelt Dam; not the Diversion Dam
nor the requirements of the canals and all appurten
anceS to it.
Also to Mr.. W. J. Murphys testimony on page
319, in which, in the course of his testimony, he
stated:
"It was contemplated then, as I understand it,
and never heard anything different that the Roose
welt Dam alone was to be built did not for years
after, or at least year or two after, understand
that anything more was to be done than that the
Roosevelt Dam to be built, and the cost Of that
was estimated at something under $6000,000 We
expected it would take about $12 or S13 an acre to
pay for what would be done in connection with it.
Q. How do you account for the large difference
between the estimated and the actual cost?
A. The additional things done by the govern
ment
Q. Anything else?
A. No.
0. (By Galloway: You say that the original
cost contemplated was $40 or $12 per acre. Now
that original cost contemplated included, of course,
the dam and the bitches to convey the water to the
land?
A. No, not the bitches.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-07

Mr.. Reese M. Ling has made a most malicious
and wiful misstatement in connection with the ex-
pendtures made on the Salt River Project by the
United States Reclamation Service and the Salt
River Valley Water Users Association.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Views OF Mr.. 8. s Reeves

Il have noted the attacks on in
spectors of State tobacco warehouses.
on commission men and on farmers
published in The Sun. This is vicious
and indicates a Sclf-interest which
should be viewed from all sides. Mr..
Dale has defended himself nicely and
pointed out the object of buyers. As
a farmer, want to say that we are
not getting too much money for our
tobacco, as a rule"
Thanks To the inspectors and COM
mission men for their efforts 10 obtain
for US a living profit. The specula-
tors have Toasted and banqueted too
long already on the profit that rightly
belongs to the producer. Away with
them and let those who deserve the
profit have 1.-THE growers.
I'VE are continually told that to-
bacco has impoverished our soils and
brought us to a coudition below pro-
ducers of other crops. Messrs. Buyers
you are striking a blow ut the indus
try in trying to lower the pricers.
The warehouses are ours and the in
spectors and commission men our rep
resentatives, and through them We
demand fair treatment. Their acts
arc as open to you as To US and you
do not have to buy. Yours for a
square deal. :. =. REEVES.
Sun, Jan. -. 1914.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22

Mr.. Merlin Johnston. formerly Of
thss county, and Miss Sadie Read
mond. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. L
y. Readmond, were married by Rev.
Father Neary in st. Joseph's Church
at = o'clock p. m. January II. 1917.
Only the immediate members ~ the
tao families were present. The bride
was dressed I'm y handsome suit 81
blue Chiffon cloth and WORE white
velvet hat with ostrich plnmes The
COSTUME showing to advantage her
fine figure and pretty, youthful face.
She carried IN her hand white PRAYER
book.
Miss Johnston, sister ~ the hrifle'
groom. and Mr.. Leonard Readmoad,
of the BeIvedere hotel. wcrV Tho only
attendants. Immediately after ths
ceremony the company repaired to chs
home OF the brides parents where thrs
were met by about a dozen guests
among them were Mr.. and Mrs John
ston DIR. and Mrs. Morgan, Mr.. ane
Mrs. w Adams, Mr.. Mattingly, Miss
Ford. Mrs. Christian and Miss Thomas
Later in the evening bountifnl ans
beautiful supper was served and whei
the guests departed by the bright moon
light they all agreed that the enter
Ia nment had been most enjoy ahle ans
worthy of the happy pair ia whose hon
or il was celebrated. The next cay Mr.
and Mrs. Johnson left by train Iol
/. his home in Chambcrshurg. Pa
There were number Of beautiful
presents testifying To the csiesm fel
for the newly welded pair.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22

in obtaining more funds By appropri-
alton. in order to work in proper and
effective fashion for the public vel
fare.
In their Eomarks the speakers en-
phasized the excellent work done by
the Xaverian Brothers in furihering
progressive agricultural education:
and praised highly ihs example which
st. Mary's County has set TO the
whole country in establishing a County
Fair free from the usual abuses and
disorders.
Many interesting comments ans
Gueries were likewise elected from tn
appreciatiye audience, and all agrses
that the institute. as whole. had l'ee'
a most enjoyable aud Instructive 90
casion.
Brother Walter kindly provided
light lunch in the School Dinin
Room. for all those present at IN
Institute.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Our State Road

On Monday last the State Road
Commission opened bids on six sec
tions az State roads to he built this
year and large number OF contract
ors submitted bids. the large majority
OF which we're well below the estimates
OF the commission.
The commission has planned to ar
range its contracts 80 that when the
legislature makes an appropriation to
continue the work they will he in shape
70 20 ahead without delay. About
3O0 miles will le offered in contracts
during TN. next few weeks.
or the bids opened on Monday two
sections were in our county. and were
from Leonardtown To Chingville. esti-
mated cost so. GC0: lowest bid S22. 600,
saving al S+.G0a. There were -four
bidders.
The second ~. Mary's section. from
Chingville to Great Mills. estimate
sl4.sI0 lowest bid. $l3.3lo. saving
Oh Ei.'BN. Alfft NtfN tiiitt bAAhNA''
This saving at SO. l6o. on the st.
Mary's contracts. should he very
gratifying to our community. a we'll
as tn Chairman Weller Of the Com
mission. Our people are looking for
ward TO the time when our roads will
compare favorably with those of any
section of our country.
This single road will bring our peo-
pie hours nearer each other and will
prove of ineStimablr value in conve-
nience. business and social ways. We
trust the Legislature at its present Ses-
sion will authorize cross sections and
thus make the rcmoicst corner Of our
county but pleasant drive 10 the
comfy seat
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Editor.

Representative German, Of ILL
nois, recently introduced in the
House of Representatives a bill pen
siOniDg all widowed mothers having
one OF more children under the age
of eighteen years and made depen-
dent by death or disability, PLACING
them on a pension roll of from SIC
TO SIS a month.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22

The French Government, through
Nm. de Monterville and Girardville,
their Representatives will be in Bal
timore during February to look
over the field and lay plans for the
purchase of Maryland tobacco. The
French ragie will not return to the
contract system, bat will continue
10 buy the tobacco il needs direct.
This latter system yields better
prices than did the contract system
and will be good news TO our TO
bacco planters. A compliance with
the law in the inspection by the TO-
bacco warehouses together with
true sampling and improved and
and more uniform packing by the
growers, the value of the Maryland
tobacco crop will be greatly in
creased.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
In NEAinRIAA'.

In loving remembrance OF my uncle,
Charles II. Banagan, who was foi
several years u retired policeman
died at his residence i'm Washington
ID. G.. on December 80, 1913, after q
lingering illness. He was about 4
years of age and is survived by tvs
brothers. sister, wife and six child
rem. He is widely known in Wash
ington and st. Mary's and his los.
Is a great one To those who knew him
His remains were buried at Sacred
Heart cemetery where solemn mas.
was held 10y Rev. Father Cunningham
=. j. May he rest in peace.
From this world OF grief and trouble
To the land of peace and rest:
He has landed in the arms of Jesus.
There TO find everlasting rest.
Farewell. dear uncle,
May your slumbers be as gentle
as your kindness.
And when God calls Us homeward
May we meet in Heaven above.
BY his Devoted Niece.
MARIE BANAGAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
COMMUNICATED.
Housekeepsrs Alliance.

CHARLOTTE HALL. Jan. 20, 1914
To the Editor ST. Mary's Beacon:
Dear Sir: VIII you kindly help the
good cause along 10y giving Space for
the following communication in The
BEACON for this week.
Referring to former article in your
valuable paper containing informa :
ton ID the farmers of the formation I
of a 'HouSekeepers Alliance in
Washington for the purpose of n more
direct communication between producer
and consumer, | have received con.-
munication from the secretary OF the
alliance, Mrs. ). X. Lamb, 1915 Kill
burn Pl., n. w. Washington. stating
that "a generel conference is called
for saturday. Jan. oath, at 8 O'Clock.
in the Oak room of the Raleigh Hotel.
Penn Ave and 18th street. Washing
o N, ID. &. The subject before tie
meeting, a discussion of IAN Effici-
cheney Service for Producer and Con-
sumner. Fifteen minutes discussion
will he allowed. We hope the pro-
Queer will he present TO tell of his side
as well as the consumer.
If would be- well for some of the
Farmers Clubs of st. Mary's TO have
some representative members present
at the meeting.
Thanking you, Mr.. Editor. in adj
vance for your courtesy, l am.
Yours very truly.
Carl 'TRoIET
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Wanted imber Lands

We have clients to whom we can sell
Timber Lands. Send US full particu-
lars, such as number of acres, If on
navigable water. how far from wharyes
how 10 reach same, price, etc.
GENSLER u THOMPSON.
Real Estate Brokers, Law Building.
lift. Baltimore, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS !

Did YOU ever eat TROUT In Mid
Winter? You can now, and at II ~
cents per pound. Send a penny post,
card and III call for your order.
oysters and Fish Fresh Every Thurs
day. a. VAN PELT 4 SONS.
l-22-lm. Ieonardtown. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22


The reelection of Gen. Murray
Nandiver as State Treasurer, for
his eighth term reflects the high
esteem in which he is held by his
constituents, and shows the sound
judgment of the legislature in Sc
curing for that important Office a
man who enjoys the confidence and
good wishes of a great majority OF
the citizens of the state. His many
st. Mary's friends are much pleased
at his selection and their sincere
good wishes for a successful term
of Office are most heartily joined in
by US. The General is a plain
blunt man, one who comes right ont
and speaks his mind and his good
counsel has aided his party in many
a crisis. As an official he is unex-
eelled and the affairs of the treas
nry will do well under his manage
ment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
MORRIS LEVIN, Norganza. Nd
HO TEL
SAINT MARYS
Leonardtown,
Maryland.

HOTEL ST NARY'S is a
new building equipred with
gas. steam heat, hot and cold
water, well { rniShe,i rooms.
wiltt-lephoreS and srlendld
service.
lnce tn. fir Of N wen bei
lie estatiis hment has been
un-er the manage ment Of w
"A Fen.'Ck whof the past
IL u ais has made such a
success of the Donald in
a a. hngl0n.
TIE meals are excellent
and service is prompt and
courteous.
IN manage ment caters
to the county patronage
There is a grill room and
the Far is unexoelled
Ali7n all Hotel St. Mays Is,
he M Isl completely equipped
.h0stelry in Southern Mary !
land
You can always be &C
commcdated.
Rates moderate
Vim. A FenVisk. Pro.
Dec -l9-;f
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22

nUtk EN-.
County frsaIuref's Notice.

All persons holding County Paper
la Levy of 1912. and which has been
due since September LIST of that year
arr hereby notified To present same To
ms for payment bciore March LIST,
ial4. a. I am now ready To pay the
same, and will not allow any interest
after that date.
LEWIS X. SPRINGER.
County Treasurer 81. Mary's County.
l-g2-i d.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Protection Of Potomac OysteI
Beds,

Congressman Frank o. Smith ne 5
introduced in the House of Represen-
tativeS bill asking Congress 10 APP
propriaIe the sum of $1,000. 600 for tie
construction Of 8 sewage disposal
plant for Washington. For many
year there has been complaint about
the pollution of Potomac oysters and
several boat loads have been con-
demned. Ii is claimed that If such
pollution exists il is because of the
Washington sewerage being dumped
into the Potomac. Experts have made
q careful survey of the oysters and
tests have been made showing that tie
oysters OF the lower Potomac are not
affected and are fit for food: but it is be-
lieved that those OF the upper portion
OF the river have sustained serious in
jury as a result. The proposition. it
seems 70 Us. Is 3 very feasible one
aud should receive the support OF all
who are interested in the weli-being of
the residents along the river. both
Marylanders aud Virginians- We
sincerely trust that Congress will act
favorably on the bin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
NEW ADvER rIS :MEN
NO. sSO6.
Bank Statement

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK or ST. MARYS
nj I.conaTdtown, In the State of Maryland,
At the close OF business, January n, 1914.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. s3;6.s,g ~
Overdraits. seeured and unsecured, 2,2al
u. :. Bonds to secure circulation, 2ly,,0 10
u. >. Bonds 10 Secure U. y. deposits.
100. 70 secure Postal savings, 1000. 2,CGo 90
u. =. Bonds ON hand, Gao 10
Bonds. securities. etc, 1921 6l
banking house, furniture, fix turea, 1.5I5 40
Osher real estate owned, 4026 ~
Due from National Banks not reserve
agents. 1883 -
hue from Stale and Private Banks and
BANKERS, Trust Companies aud
Savings hanks sos q
Due from approved reserve agents, e;S,l41 IS
Checks and other cash items. S5t Is
Notes OF other National Banks. LOS o.
and cents. 49, o.
Lawful money reserve In hank. viz:
LesaI-tender notes. s.ssO 90 1850 50
Redemp tIon fund with u. $. Frcasur.
er 20 per cent. OF ciTeuIaIion) I.24g 70
Total. sIsj.5sI -
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid e., s0.0ns ~
surplus FUND, il,uoU 10
taxes paid. g.rGi &!
aticnaI hank notes outstanding, MsD 40
nlviicnds unpaid, I.t3I q
lndivid'l deposits su bjeet
tn check. .S,.Jie 3;
'CTtIiieCi checks, Slto
Cashiers checks outstanding, eos
United States deposits, I.eUl 20
Reserved for interest 6J,3 -
TosaI, sis5. a5i 80
state Of Maryland. County of ~. Mays. rs:
/. l.. j. STERL:SO, Cashier Of the 4 bove
named bank, do solemnly swear that ttr
above statement Is true to the best az nay
knowledge and heller l.. }. STERLING,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this %,
day Of tnuary, 1914.
HARRY n. JONES, Notary Public.
CoTTcct---Atiest.
20. MORGAN
ENOCH T.. ADELL
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
LOST
NSURANCE |!

For the purpose of collecting annual
interest due the Montgomery Fire In
surance Company, | will he at the fol-
lowing places. weather permitting 4:
Leonardtown. Jan. Is. and 81
Mechanicsvilles - Is.
Charlotte Hall; !" IL.
Marganza & Oakville, Jan. 10.
Turner'S Store, Jan. 20,
Oakley * Abell's.' 22
Valley Lee. %.
st. lnigo's. -. -
ST. Georges island. receipts III
Adams Brothers Store.
Members can remit TO me by check.
money order or registered letter and
receipt will be forwarded by return
mail. GEO. r.. GARNER.
Ag. Montgomery Fire Ins. Co.
l-S.2t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Reliai3us Notices

PentecoStal Church of the Nazariae,
preaching as follows: Sunday. Janu-
gary -, Hammett's Chapel. l0:31 am.
Hollywood. } p. m, and p. m.
ID. W. SwEENY, Pastor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
Wanted

leo Cords Good Pine Wood DELI
vered on shore in st. Mary's County
between May and August 1914. Give
good price ond will pay bonus on same
1 #. in. long.
L.RCDE & SON.
l-l-tf Tiighman, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-22
No. 9429.
REPORT OF the CONDITION
OF THE
NATIONAL BANK OF MECHAEICSVllLE
Mechanicsville, in the State of Mary
land. at the close of business.
January l3, 1914

Mecbanicsville, in the State of Mary
land. at the close of business.
January l3. 1914
RE>oui CTS
loans aud discounts. sgi.5-s ~
uverdraits, secured and unsecured. u ~
! u. >. bonds to secure circulation. 10 III gG
Ironiurns OH u. =. Iionds, 80 ts5
bonds. Securities. etc. i4,ssO o
banking house, Fur u!tnre. FixtuFcs. a,2.a II
due from Naiionai Bank mot re
serve agentSl iOl w
Due from state and Private HANKS
and BANKERS Trust Com
due rom approved reserve agents. s,ce0 IL
Cheeks and other Cash Items ~ rs
Notes Of other National Banks. ATO0
fractional papes currency, niekels.-
Lawful Money Reserved In Eanh, viz:
i.egai-iender notes 100 60 3tsl 20
redemption fund with L.. =. rreaxur-
e. 70 per cent. oi circulation, LOIS 70
Total, SfIa,24e 70
LIABILITIES,
Eapi:al stock paid Ia. $1,000 q.
surplus turu, d,TJ5 20
ssIsu Taxes paid. ~ less
National bank Notes outstanding. H,T60 O.
individual deposits subject TO chsck, Gs,Sss ~
Certified the kS. aleI
aJlicr's Checks oaista ding, Ti0 70
rotai, siia,lae 50
State of MARYLAND. County OF st. Mary'e. S.:
l, - ~ AHaerSon cashier Of tho. al hove
named bank. tn soieHnly swear that the
above staIensant n true TO the best az ins
knowledge and belief f. a. ANDERSON
Cashier
SnbscFlbed and sworn 10 before me this
18th day January. l9g.
l.. JoHSsoS GASTER. Justice OF rS21e
correct Attest:
kUSESE TRICE.
E7ACti IL. N0HsaAS, -
q. &. HEyEkLEY.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-06

ter, but it is almost unheard of for a
Din knight TO get a score of 100 with
a miss.
he schedule committee for The
Star headpin bowling tournament is
anxious to have its dates filled up for
a month or so in advance, and it an
nounces that there are several open
dates available right after the start
of the tournament. Organizations
that desire to have a special night
should get in line early. 1t is a GER
tainty that there are more associa-
lions desiring special nights than
there are open dates, and those who
do not want to take a chance of being
disappointed this season should get
in line.
As has been repeated times without
number, The Star headpin tourna-
ment is open to every and all five
man bowling teams. The Star has
put up $50 in cash prizes, and it also
gives watch-fobs to those who have
scores of 100 or better. Silver fobs go
to those with scores between 100 and
40 and gold trophies to those who
have scores of 40 or better. The team
making the best score during the sea-
son will receive the first prize of $50;
there is a second team prize of $25
and a third team prize of SIS. The
bowler who makes the best score dur
ing the season will have a diamond
inserted in his gold watch-fob.
Applications should be sent to the
sporting editor of The Star or to
#. w. Huttenbach, Iroquois Academy,
Washington street. A form Of appli-
cation, which will cover the entry or
a single team or for a special night,
will be found on this page
The tournament will open Monday
night, October 10.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-06
OPENING MATCH IN
BILLIARD LEAGUE
Sutton and Schafer to Meet at
Essex ParlOrs Friday and
Saturday.

Billiard fans of this city are await
ing the match at Cranes Essex
Billiard Parlors, South Broad street,
Friday and Saturday night, between
George Sutton and Jake Schaefer. jr.
The pair are two of the best cue
wielders in the country, and their
ability to perform in oreditable
fashion at all times should make the
coming match interesting. The con-
test will be the first of the Champion
Billiard Players League decided here
Several other matches between the
rest of the country's best, including
Koji Yamada, Harry Cline, Albert
Cutler, Calvin Demarest, George SUIT
ton, Ora Morningstar and Walker
Cochran. will follow throughout the
winter months at the Essex parlors.
The contest between Sutton and
Schaefer viii be of 400 points at Ill
balk-line.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-06

testants around the field. The ath-
letes will be led by the Boys Band
of the Newark City Home and the
bugle and drum corps of Troops 80
and SO, Boy Scouts of America. Fol-
lowing the games there will be a
parade of the youthful athletes who
win in the various events.
Plat Adams, Olympic star and
Metropolitan A. A. u. champion. has
been invited to be present and give
an exhibition in jumping.
William Coleman is chairman of
the games committee that is work
ing hard for the success of the meet.
He reports that the entries are COM
ing in rapidly and that the entry is
likely to surpass that of last year. At
the Y. M. C. A. 1t is reported that the
demand for entry blanks has eX-
ceeded the supply. Other members
of the game committee are Ray II.
Stillman, Ivan p. Flood, Raymond
Whitman, Edward Everett, b.
Thomas Pest, Louis famine. Albert
Erler, Winfield Angus and Edward
Hopper. Entries will close with Ivan
p. Flood at the Y M. c. A, Halsey
street tomorrow night.
Many valuable medals and team
prizes will be awarded the winners
in the various classes, from the mid
get class of boys under 100 pounds in
weight to the senior class of young
men under twenty years of age.
The prize to be presented to the
Scout troops is sure to excite great
competition among the Boy Scout
troops of the county. The prize will
be awarded to the troop having the
largest number of members on the
field in uniform, the greater number
Of victors and having the best equip
ment for the administering of first
a{6