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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
DRY ON SUNDAYS
is CHICAGO WORD
Mayor William Hale Thompson Claims
He VIII Close Doors of All sa-
Icons on Sabbath.

Chicago Oct. 5.-Chicago. for the
first time i'm 80 years viii be dry
next Sunday
The order that 7153 saloons. cafes
and gardens shall obey the Illinois
Sunday closing law viii so into effect
at Il O'Clock Saturday night, it was
announced today No liquor viii be
permitted to be sold. or given away,
between that hour and u o'clock sun
day night AS the city ordinance per
mits the sale of liquor until i o'clock
in the morning, saloon interests point
ed out today that they might open
their places for business for one hour,
between 12 and I O'Clock, on Sunday
night
Counsel for the brewers association
announced that a meeting of all saloon
interests would be called to discuss
the order, which, they said, would
force many small saloons out Of bus
mess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
ALLIES EXPECTED
TO DECLARE WAR
Berlin Government Feels Relief at
thange in the Balkan Situation
Made By Bulgaria.

Berlin trla LordouJ Oct 5-Rus-
slaz ulamatam to Bulgaria mas made
d deep impression here but has re-
suited ia a feeling OF relief because of
the conviction that the moment has ar
rived when the diplomatic situation ia
The Balkans must be clarified within "a
few hours. ThegeneraI opinion is that
Bulgaria cannot yield to Russia s de
mands and that the ultimatum may
even cause the pro-Russian element to
rally TO the support OF the government
Germans consider that the entente
powers selected an unpromisiug mo-
ment to make their voice heard at So
fla Discussing the consequences
which are lfkeIv 20 follow a breach ia
the diplomatic relations between Rus
STA and Bulgaria. the newspapers pro
fass 20 expect an immediate declars-
ton Of war BIZ the entente allies with
a blockade Of Bulgariafs ports on the
Black Sea and on the Aegean as we'll
as the landing Of an AngIo-French
army al Sai9uiEi The papers contend
a blockade would have no practical ef-
feet since Bulgaria now places little
dependence on foreign maritime trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
BULCARS BOUND
TO ATTACK SERBS
King Ferdinand Is Said 10 Have Long
Since Signed an Alliance
With TeutOns

Milan. Oct A. (via Paris. Oct 81
A military convention was signed be-
tween Bulgaria, German and Austria
some time ago. according to a Sofia
dispatch 10 the Corriere Della Sera.
BY the terms OF this treaty. the dis
patch asserts, the Bulgarian army IS
bound to attack Serbia with six divi-
sions in the Nish-Pirot section and
to send Macedonian troops TO Vardar
10 destroy railroad communication
with Satoniki, thus delaying the allies
in their efforts 10 aid Serbia.
The opposition Bulgarian leaders. G.
Henadif, MalinoH and Guechof, after
having gone SO far as 70 threaten King
Ferdinand because Of his stand in ia
vor Of Germany and Austria, are re-
ported 10 have changed front com
pletely and now proclaim that the ma
ton is united Bands Of students pa
rade the streets Of Sofa, singing alter
nately the Bulgarian. German and
Austrian national anthems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
MASSACRES STIR
AMERICAN FOLKS
Turkish Government to Be Formally
Notified That SIaughteriBe Of
Armenians Must Cease.

Washington y. G.. Oct. 5.-The Turk
.ish government Viii be formally uoti-
fed that unless the massacres OF Ar
menIaus ceases. friendly relations be-
tween the American people and tho
people OF Turkey viii be threatened
Instructions to that effect have gone
to Ambassador Aorgenthau al Constan-
un0pIe for presentation to the foreign
Office. officials here made it plain.
however. that the message did not
threaten q rupture in the diplomatic
relations between the TWO countries.
The ambassadors instructions are
merely to inform Turkey that the
American people already are SO stirred
By the reported massacres that a con
tfnuation Of the atrocities might result
in a break in the friendly relations be
tween the two peoples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
GEORGIANS Get
NEGRO DRIVERS
Colored tHauneurs Of Automobile
Party Are Attacked by crowd OF
NPn aud Boz $.

Cummings, Ca Oct 5. When a
party Of automobiles comprising rbs
annual Georgia tour of the Georgia
Chamber of Commerce yesterday
drove into Forsyth county, which no
negro mas been allowed t3 enter since
four negroes assaulted d young white
woman near here two years ago. four
OF the tourist automobiles, driven by
negro ebauheurs. were peiJej By
stones ana sticks thrown by q crowd
of men and boys. An attempt was
made to take one of the chauFeurs
from his car. No one was injured
The tourists speeded up their auto
mobiles and hastened into Cumming
where au entertainment planned in
their honor vas carried cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
CHICAGO PACKERS
CONTINUE PROTEST

Washington. 0ct. 5.-Conferences he
tween representatives of the Chicago
packers. whose eargoes Of meat con
signed to neutral countries recently
we're conhscated by the British prize
court. and state department officials
continued today.
The prize court decision. an appeal
from which viii be taken by the pack
ers. was discussed with a view TO a
protest by the American government
ID Great Britain
The packers assert that the decision
is arbitrary and contrary TO 5nterna-
uonaI law. and permits citizens Of
other governments 10 sell products,
while the United States is denied the
same privileges oa the ground that
fhe goods we're destined ultimately for
Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
THE WAR TODAY

Up 10 noon today in PctTograd
no answer had been received 10
the uitimatum sent by Russia 10
Bulgaria. Contrary to first re-
ports. the ulfimatum was not de-
IiYered UHtiI + p. m. Monday, and
the time limit was not due to exc
pire HHtil p. m today, or gs5g
8- m- New York time.
According to news agency
dispatch from Nish, the entente
powers we're TO have supplements
ed Russia's action b. sending yes
terdaF a collective Hlfimatum t0
Bulgaria. Petrograd advices. how
ever, indicate the taking of such
d step was Hot looked fer there.
Dispatches to Hjlau nenspa-
per from Sofia say tbat a military
convention was signed some time
ago between Bulgaria, Germany
and AastriH.
AH 3lhens dispatch to a London
newspaper declares that Greeee
was obliged 10 raise ga formal
protest against the landing Of
allied troops at saloniaf Iwhere
French and British forces are re-
ported to have been put ashoreG
because under the Greek coHstifu-
ti0H special legislation was neces-
sary to sanction the landing of
foreign soldiers
Rumania, according TO quoted
remarks Of her premier, printed
in italy, Will maintain her ueu-
tralitg for the time al least the
responsible head of the govern
ment declaring the hour had not
arrived for RumaRia'~ participa-
ti0n in the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
Villainous Tribes Of Turkey
Take Up Arms Against
All Armenians.
INTEND TO END THEM
Turks and Kurds Have Set
Out to Bring Opposing
Faction to Extinction

New York Oct. 5.-The Turks and
Kurds are waging q molly war on ezter-
miuattoD on the Armeniaus. according
10 1F members Of the American board
Of foreign missions. who arrived from
Van. Turkey. on the Swedish steamer
HelIigoliv today. Ernest Tarrow. one
of the missionaries. told now the Ar
menlau population Of Van, numbering
500. held out against 5000 Eurds and
d Turkish company commanded by a
German officer. from April 20 10 May
I1. when Russians arrived and relieved
the town.
1--WE had six American and TWO Red
Cross flags. said Mr.. Narrow. "an5 we
few these over the mission. but they
were not respected by either Of the
c0mbatants The Turkish company al
rived three or four days before the
Russia relief came. and the shrapuel
from the Turk guns tore down aI our
flags
"7ye sheltered large numbers Of Ar
menians. women and children. but as
soon as the Turks and Eurds had been
driven away from the Town. virtually
ali le Armeuiaas turned out tie loot
the Turkish houses and duplicate the
atrocities that had previously been
practced On the AfmeuiaDs. It was
H lib great di6cultg that they we're re-
strained.
The Turks and l[urds have declared
holy war against the Armenlans and
vowed 10 extermiRate them. The pop
ulatl1n of Van was poorly armed and
were forced TO use brass and copper
trinkets to make bullets. Three small
cannon were made of scrap metal The
supplies Of ammunition we're running
short. and the Russians arrived just 10
time to save the Armenians from being
wiped out"
AIT Narrow said many ArmeHians
were suffering from typhus and other
diseases and when he left conditions
almost everywhere in Armenia were
terrible Half Of the missionaries were
taken IN during the siege and six of
them died
According to Mr. YarroH. many of
the atrocities pracHced by the Kurds
on the Armeniaus wer. indescribablg-
He 9nfrmed ali Of ,he reports OF out
RACES which nave reached the United
States and said only a portion of the.
real story had been told.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
With Allies Ready to Open
Attack From North and
South Bulgars Decide.
WAITING KINGS REPLY
Ferdinand Is Expected by
British to Join His Coun
try With the Allies.

London, Oct 3, u:i5 p. m.) lit
is Russia which has precipitated
the trouble in the Balkans by in
sisting that a handful Of German
officers in civilian dress he ex-
PEELED from Bulgaria. was the
Bulgarian legation comment on
the situation 10 the Associated
Press To-day.
The legation took the stand that
Bulgaria was not the aggrcssor
and if H hostile act had been COM
mitted If was not Bulgaria that had
committed it,
"No preparations have been
made for closing the legation
here" it was added, ''and none will
be until a notification by the Brit
isb government ueeessitates such
3 step"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
CIiftoo strikers Grow Violent.

Clifton. Ariz.. Oct. 5.--A new demon
stration by several thousand striking
miners OF the Clifton copper district
cslsed today practically paralysis Of
every line of business in this city.
The miners formed al MetcaIf seven
miles from here. adding recruits as
they came. When word was received
of their approach. the stores, ice plant
and other establishments of the Ari-
zona Copper company, which hereto
fore remained open, were closed This
completed the shut down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

san Francisco. Oct. 5.-LawreuCe T.
Sherman. United States senator from
Illinois was selected 10 preside as
special chairman Of the Worlds Insur-
ance congress today The days topics
dealt with service rendered by rhe
various classes Of insurance compan-
les. the speakers including several ui
the hest known insurance men in the
United States, among them r. N Bis
sell. president of the Hartford Fire
Insurance Hartford. Conn. David Van
Schack. president of the Aetna IHsur-
ance. Hartford. Conn. ard Haley Fiske,
vice president Of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
ANGLO FRANCO LOAN
Is OVERSUBSCRIBED

New York. Oct. with the $780,
100000 Joint AngIo-French bond is
sues over-subscribed to an extent not
computed. the underwriters books
we're closed without formality at 10
a m. today. The syndicate simply de-
elined to receive other subscriptions
after the DESIGNATED hour.
Determination of the extent Of over
subscription then remained only a
matter of tabuIatiug the pledges re-
ceived Estimates Of the total over
subscription ranged from S25,ooo,o00
to Sl00, ,000 000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
Find Banker in Country Dead.

Rockford H., Oct 3 Mystery sur
rounds the death Of Charles G. Mey-
crs, president OF the Farmers State
bank Of Belvidere, whose body was
found today in a hog pasture on a
farm six miles southeast OF BelYidere.
The farm is operated by Don Waite
and his mother. and the bankers body
was found by young Waite. There
we're no marks Of violence. Meyers
automobile WAS found standing near
the harm Meyers owned $500 acres
Of land II Boone county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

London, Oct G25o5 ?. M. wheth-
er bF delay in teleEraphic communica-
ton or by some other unexplained
cause, Bulgaria obtained an additional
"a hours in which 10 decide her course.
( The time limit OF the Russian ultima
tUm demanding thar King Ferdinand
break with the central powers did not
expire Yesterday afternoon, as had
been reported and the Bulgarian gov
eminent had the opportunity Of de-
/ laying its decision until mid-afteruoou
today.
The Petrcerad dispatch making this
explanation reached London this fore
noon. too late for comment in the first
editions of the newspapers All fol
lowed the lead of morning newspapers
that bg her silence Bulgaria had def
ntrely committed herself 10 a Turco-
Teutonic alliance.
But with the troops of the allies
ready. wjfh Russian sauadrous In the
Black sea prepared to attack Bulgar-
ian ports. and with Bulgarian forces
along both the Serbian and Greek
frontiers there was believed to be
little chance OF any development
which would prevent Bulgaria from
alguioE herself against the allies
Greek Ships Pursued.
Special dispatches from Athens Re
sert that Greek sailing ships already
have been pursued by Bulgarian rev
euue cutters. the Greeks being fred
on but escaping
Omeial messages reaching London
from Athens say that Bulgarian au-
thorftes. Immediately after the con
clusion Of the recent convention with
Turkey. seized an Greeks and other
Christians VINO had aed from the
ranks Of the Turks army to take ref
uga in Bulgaria and delivered them
to Turkish authorities. AT the same
time according to these dispatches
large quantities OF food and other
supplies aave been sent to Turkey
from Bulgaria.
No official report has been issued
concerning the landing Of allied troops
at salonid According to Athens.
three-ftths of the Bulgarian forces
are 10 60 tl the Serbian frontier and
the remainder VIII hold the Greek
line.
German Roads Sheiled.
Paris Oct l2.83 p. mJ-There
was q fairly violent bnmbardment In
the Artois region yesterday both sides
Continued nm Pare FiveI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05


Washington. -. t.- 'at. Count
Won Barnsr1rt tae German ambaasa-
Fo- rarz +r ws=5Ingt0n todgv from
ysu v7-s -- confer fnrrhar with Sec
-stsr. er..-- aver the Arabic case
rrz ambassador. who mas been en-
rowe-z4 r. sr. Berlin foreign office 10
cordur- Hrsf negotiations not only
over the sinking of the Arabic. but in
t5s a-r.ra .urrrar.7a roafrovarev ba-
-raar ea--an- aad the United States.
las presented q memorandum. which.
while rraa.rr tho views of the United
States - large degree. does NOT 90
t., zr-a-. .4 .a,fefy The contentious
~ tAs stan. 4-rsr.roer+
rs---sa-. f+ ia ,r4-r-s+a-f while adj
-.,,-t-e -.a. +b5 =.55r-s-5,,- command
a~ s-r.4 anon h. sank fsa Arabi~ III
the tss--r That tine liner was about TO
.,,, ", s 'a ,.rs+i .- '-'s' doc ',g', rot sfs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
sehnmann.Helnk Gi1en peeree.

Chicago III. Oct 5.-The state ap-
pelIate court today confirmed the de-
cree OF divorce granted Mrs Ernestlne
Rapp Madame Schumann-Heink) from
Nn Rapp, Jr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
AIschnIer Wade .Indge.

eaicago. Oct Samuel AIschuler
I, aurora. Ill. was sworn in as judge
Il. Tue United states circuit court OF
asapeals here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
Won Bernstorf, During In
tervlew With Lansing,
Talks Of Agreement.
German Embassy VIII Be
Allowed by Berlin to
Close Negotiations.

Washington, Oct. Sec
refarv Lansing announced
today that Germany had dis
avowed the sinking of the
Arabic and was prepared to
uav an indemnity for Ameri-
can lives lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

Elias M0nford Of Cincinnati Ohio, is
the newly elected eommander-in-chiel
OF the Grand Army of the Republic.
the 6. A. r. gathered in Washington
last week Mr.. N0nford is a former
postmaster Of Cincinnati sud has long
been prominent i'm the veterans or
ganization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

Continued on Page Five.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

a ociate d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

NJ e m b er of A u dit
Bureau of Calculations
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22
FOR THE THROAT AND NECK
Collars Of Dutch and Elton Style In
order-coiored eoas Give Soften.
Ing Effect to the Face.

Dutch and eton style collars In
laundered and semilaundered designs
are worn with silk or crepe windsor
ties. Dainty ribbon and Powered gar
nitures are used on dressy designs
of embroidery and lace. which are
always V-shaped. Flaring collars and
cuffs Of black patent leather lined
with white pique are smart for a tail
ored suit. Ribbons of the regimental
stripe order are worn with the above
and other neckwear sets.
Collar and cuff sets OF colored hand
kerchief linen are worn with tailored
suits and sport attire. Malines rufus
In black and white are popular. Short
and long ostrich boas are in royal and
navy blue. taupe. loan brown. silver
gray. white. black and white and
black. They are neck size. or to the
knees. with ribbon bows or tassels
on the ends. They are very softening
to the face.
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IN MUSLINS AND S
PARIsIENNE5 TURN TO DEL Arl
MATERIALS FOR RELIEF
War Has Brought So Much Nursing
and NeedIework That Dainty Gar.
ments for Hours Of Leisure
o5.l4 U- Are Imperative. -J.--7

We are becoming more and more in
fatuated with the delicate muslins and
simple silks. A sort of reaction has
set in. We have to occupy ourselves
SO much with nursing md needlework
that 1t seems relief to clothe our
persons in dainty and lovely gar
ments when we take few hours holt
day. though it should not be said that
charity fete comes under the head.
ing holiday These gigantic fetes
call for an immense amount OF hard
work. and on the day itself one never
finds quiet moment, writes Idalia de
Villiers, Paris correspondent OF the
Boston Globe.
A dress which attracted my atten.
ton at the Ritz was made OF black
mousseline de sole bordered with
black chiffon velvet and mounted over
plated slip made OF ivory white
crepe de chine. This seemed to be a
one-piece frock.
1t is hung straight from the shout.
ders, and was confined at the waist by
ceinture Of velvet. There was a
picturesque coat In fine black chan
tilly and the bodice opened over a
lovely little blouse made of aesh-pink
chiffon and fine lace.
The lace sleeves of the coatee were
semitransparent; that is to say, they
were drawn on over the fiesh-pink
blouse. They were bishop in design
and banded In at the wrists with
bands Of black velvet.
A flat-brimmed hat made OF black
chip was worn with this gown. There
was lining Of dull blue mirror vel
vet and round the high crown a fold
Of chantilly, caught in by hand
some paste buckle in front.
Another coat and skirt, in Joffre-
blue linen. had raised embroideries
carried out in japonica-pink. blue.
black and white washing silks.
There were wide revers on the coat
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22
What She Expected.

Look ut her." said the ironmonger,
indicating a departing customer. "Sha
sent her wringer here to be repaired
l promised II to her for this week.
provided l could get q certain new
part In time from the makers. l
couldn't get II. Now she wants me
to pay a charwoman. who came un.
necessarily, half a crown an twopence
for the clothes"
The ironmonger paused to breathe
heavily.
But that's not all. Her husband
dimes out on washdays. and an he dned
out on washday that wasn't a wash
day-you understand?-she says
ought to pay for his dinner. No, she
doesn't ask anything else. And they
call 'em the weaker sex."-London Tit
Bits.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22
Life In London.

On the day after the visit of the
German Zeppelins there occurred in
Southwark-so wireless message
from Berlin asserts-the following con.
versation:
Betsy" whispered Mr.. James. head.
ing his wife into the darkest corner OF
the cellar, here is wallet. You will
find In 1t all our valuable papers, the
stocks and bonds, my will, my insur.
ance policies. and the lock of baby's
hair cut Off on his first birthday.
Good-by. Betsy. II fail to return,
bring up our children to be good Eng.
fish men and women"
oh, James. dear. you are not going
on dangerous journey. are you?"
Yes. dearest. must go up to the
first floor. York Evening Post.
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cellent; nothing. however. could be
more Objectionable than an embroid-
cred dress worn over a crude and
ordinary shade of pink or blue.
Paquin has some fascinating sum.
mer mantles made Of soft white linen
which are lined with printed silk and
trimmed on sleeves and cuffs with er-
mine. These mantles are charming
when worn in conjunction with lace
or muslin gowns. The touch Of white
fur makes the garment look pictur.
esQue and unexpected.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22
PROTECTION IN BAD WEATHER

Tho vacation girl will find the rub.
Der rain smocks very convenient
things, not only for the rainy day. but
for use in clear weather on such oc.
casions as she goes boating. fishing,
motoring or goliing II IL suggested
that everyone who owns "A motor car
should provide himself OF herself with
two or three Of these handy garments
for guests.
They are made OF duh black
leather In fairly light weight and are
long and full skirtcd. Tho double
panel OF the front has snap fastening
and the collar fastens close under the
chin. while the wrists are drawn In
with elastics to insure absolute pro.
lection. These smocks are done up In
individual rubber bags.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22

china or wire arrangements that can
be purchased for the same purpose.
and 1t has the further advantage OF
being easily squeezed into vase of
any size
A pretty device for flowers is the
Aaron's rod % hang on the wall. This
Is merely n stick OF bamboo with holes
cut between the Joints. Water is
poured into each opening. and the
flowers then set in. Trailin. vines
clematic. honeysuckle. etc.-are ex.
ceedingly pretty In an Aaron's rod
Hanging vases for the windows and
corners OF the .oom are very attrnc.
tive, and are to be had In good col.
ors and lines ut small cost
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-07-22
Remington Arms Strike Begun.

Bridgeport, Conn.-The strike Gull
issued for the mnchinIs's working In
the plants OF the Remington Arms and
Ammunition Company and four sub
contractors. brought out. according 10
tho estimates OF the labor leaders. IN
the nolghborhood OF l75 men. The
manufacturers. through the president
OF the Bridgeport Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION. said that exactly twenty
eight men had walked out.
London. The South Wales coa.
strike has been settled.
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lnsulted tho Mavor.

A company had opened a new swim
ming bath In tho place, and as COM
pliment sent u free ticket to the
mayor.
That worthy man was very pleased.
But he began to wonder when anoth.
or ticket arrived.
Sitting down. he wrote to the bath
proprietors M follows:
Gentlemen: Your first ticket re-
ceived as u compliment. Your second
strikes me AZ being rather suggestive.
II you send me third will tako It
as u personal insult"
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hs Would Not corrupt Him.

Edmund had Just begun to attend
the public school. and had found now
friend. n child OF whom EdmundS
mother had never heard. who 10
this Walter?" she asked. rs he Q
nice little boy?"
Yes. ma'am. he Isl" replied ID
mund. enthusiastically.
Does he say any naughty wordsi"
pursued his mother.
NO." with emphasis. and I'm not
going to teach him any!"-YOuth's
Companion.