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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
TRI-COUNTY DITCH
is GIVEN A BOOST
Nebraska State Irrigation Associa-
ton Gives Endorsement to
Flood Water Project.
ASKS HELP OF GOVERNMENT

The tri-county irrigation project
OF Nebraska. which contemplates a
big ditch to lead the flood waters Of
the Platte upon the soil OF Gosper,
Phelps and Kearney counties TO sup
plement the rainfall in these semi
arid regions, was heartily endorsed
by the Nebraska State Irrigation as
sociation at it's sixth annual conven-
tion at Bridgeport, Neb. 1t is pointed
out that this scheme could in no way
infringe upon the rights of any other
irrigation project. since IL contem-
plates using only the flood waters
that otherwise go to waste and SIM
ply help to swell the destructive
floods of the lower Mississippi. They
favored a federal appropriation for
this purpose.
Fred Beckman, member OF the Board OF
Public Lands, came in for a little scoring
in that he is quoted as being opposed to
the investing of a portion of the per
petual school funds in irrigation bonds OF
irrigation districts. His reported opposi-
ton to such investment was denounced
as unreasonable, unfair and unjust dis
elimination against that portion of the
state where such bonds are issued
Put It Up to Uncle sam.
The resolutions further recommended
that the federal government at once take
advantage OF a good prospective reservoir
site near Gurnsey. Wyo., to build a reser-
voir. where waters could be stored and
liberated at will in such way an to save
time. while at the same time an electrical
power plant could be built there TO fur
nish electrical power 20 western Nebraska
and central Nebraska at a nominal cost.
The convention urged upon the federal
government the early completion OF the
irrigation project for which certain lands
were set aside in the state more than ten
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

any price, is bitterly opposed TO any and
all increase. He seems to be simply
oosessed on this subject and has lost his
usual poisc. EN-President Roosevelt, on
the other hand, who snorts and roars
like a veritable bull OF Bashan, poses
as the sod OF war and clamors for a
very large standing army and great re-
serves. lie reminds one OF the giant
In Mother Goose
" 'Fe, n, TO- FUN.
smell the blood OF German man,
he he alive, or be he dead
I'll grind his bones TO make my
bread
The senator said he realized the ne
cessity for a greater army. but that tine
navy. 'our first line OF defense" should
come first.
"rhe country ought to regard as a
public enemy any senator or member of
congress who tries 60 delay or thwart
this purpose" Senator Tillman de-
clared.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Live Stock Rates
East Of Mississippi
River Advanced

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec 1S-Gen-
eral readjustment of live stock rates
north OF the Ohio and Potomac rivers
and east of the Mississippi was author
lied today by the Interstate Commerce
commission. Many Increases were au-
thorized.
The commissions decision says 1t is
estimated the additional revenues to the
roads will be several hundred thousand
dollars a year.
Proposals TO make certain changes in
rates on packing house products were
dlsapproved, the commission pointing out
that its investigation Of rates on live
stock. fresh meats and packing house
products west OF the Mississippi river.
now under way. may have a relationship
on the rates involved in the eastern case
and that they may hereafter require an
other adjustment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
WILL COMBAT ALL
STATE INSURANCE
Insurance Men Hold Preliminary
Meeting to Be Prepared
for Action.
MANY STATES NOW. IN LINE

An. organization of insurance men
Of the state to combat the institution
of state insurance wherever such a
proposition comes up is to be formed
in Nebraska.
A preliminary meeting of over fifty
insurance men of Omaha was held
at noon at the Commercial club
rooms. Mark t. Mckee of, Detroit,
secretary-treasurer of the National
Council of Insurance Federation
Executives. addressed the men pres
ent on the work of the national or
ganization of which the state or
ganization to be formed here is to
be part.
Fourteen or fifteen states in the union
now have such organizations, and a
dozen more are on the point of forming
them.
For Better Understanding.
Delegates present at the meeting said
the object of the organization Is to create
a better understanding OF insurance in
all its branches, and that the organiza-
ton would cooperate with commercial
clubs. labor federations, and business
organizations Of all kinds to this end.
They pointed out also that they hope to
be influential in aiding good legislation
In the various states as we'll as opposing
that which they consider bad. as for ex-
ample, the institution of state Insurance.
C. II. Clancey former insurance COM
missioner OF Nebraska. presided at the
meeting John T. Yates was made chair
man of committee on organization.
The committee is as follows: John T.
Yates. representing fraternal insurance;
Il. II. Robson. representing life insur-
ance companies (home); Franklyn Mann,
representing life companies (eastern) I;
Guy II. Cramer, representing casualty
companies f. r. b. Martin, representing
fire insurance companies, (eastern); /;
Charles o. Talmage, representing fire
insurance, (home); w. e. Straub, farm
mutuals; E. J. Faleoner, health and ac-
cident; r. II. Buikhart, surety.
The committee will meet at the call
OF Chairman Yates. when tentative con-
stitution and bylaws are TO be drawn.
Arrangements are then to be made for
a large meeting OF organization with in
surance men from all parts of the state
present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Mr.. Tillndn Contrasts Positions
Taken by Bryan and Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, u. c.. Dec. 12-De-
claring William J. Bryan as simply
obsessed" and Theodore Roosevelt ms
the giant in Mother Goose. Chair
man Tillman OF the nava; committee ad-
dressed the senate today on national de-
fense and assailed what he characterized
as the greed Of private manufacturers OF
war materials
Senator Tillman upheld Secretary
Daniels administration OF the Navy de-
partment and characterized as simply
outrageous critics Of the department.
numbering among them former Socre-
tary Meyer.
The question OF preparedness requires
grave consideration and prompt action,
said Senator Tillman. There are all
sorts o. opinions and advice from all
auarters-good. bad and not only unwise,
but unthinkable Of adoption, except by
wild men from borneo.
mir. Bryan. the cvangel of peace at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Scientist Says
She Suffered Pain
by Fall from Car
British Statement.

Mrs. Lenna P. Ellsworth, a Christian
Science practitioner. testified in Judge
English's court yesterday in her $4,000
personal injury damage suit against the
street railway company, that she ''suf-
fered severe pain in the ankle and face"
after being thrown from street car at
Park avenue and Leavenworth streets,
March a..
Mrs. Ellsworth will be cross-examined
today by counsel for the street railway
company.
The case is of wide interest to believers
lin the Christian Science faith owing to
The fact that the question whether Chris
tisn Scientists may recover damages for
alleged pain and suffering is at issue.
Mrs. Ellsworth sets forth in her petit
tion that she has been earning $500 a
month as Christian Science practi-
tioner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
ENGLAND WILL BUY
AMERICAN STOCKS,
SAYS CHANCELLOR
Tells Commons British
Government to Purchase at Mid
die Price Without Com
mission.
NO INTENTION TO HARASs
Will Be Paid for in Five-Year
Five Per Cent Exchequer
Bonds.
ASSERTS MATTER IS URGENT

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The British
government has decided to purchase
American securities, paying for them
in five-year per cent exchequer
bonds. The chancellor OF the ex-
chequer, Reginald McKenna, made
this announcement in the House OF
Commons today. He said the gov
ernment was willing to buy such
American dollar securities as we're
suitable at the middle American
price of the day, without brokerage
or commission.
won't Harhsa u. :. Market.
Mr.. McKenna assured the House OF
Commons nothing would be done to ha-
rass the American market I'm connection
with mobilization OF American securities
or to injure American financial interests
here. lie believed there was available a
sufficient amount Of securities to main
tain exchange with New York
Estimates Of the amount of American
and Canadian securities held in this
country. varied. he continued, from $780,
10000 to s4OO. 100000 to as high as 500,
100000 TO $500. 100000.
This was the chancellor's reply to a re-
quest that he take steps to put an end
to rumors that compulsory loan might
be necessary.
Mr.. McKenna said that large gather
ing of leading institutions directly con-
cerned had unhestatingly approved the
proposal, apparently making it's success
certain.
Matte of TrE~pcv.
In closing he declared impreSsively, ~
look upon the acceptance of my proposals
as a matter of urgency"
Replying to criticisms and suggestions,
Mr.. McKenna said he desired to make
1t absolutely clear that there was no
intention to swamp the American market
with vast masses Of securities. The gov
ernment intended to hold the securities
In order to deal in them he added and
primarily they would be used as col
lateral securities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Rest of the Pacific
Mail Fleet Bought

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The American
International Corporation. controlled by
interests connected with the National City
bank and other prominent financiers. to-
day announced the purchase of the en-
tire remaining fleet Of the Pacific Mail
Steamship company, consisting of seven
steamships.
In this venture the corporation has Sc
cured the cooperation of William r.
Grace & Company, importers and export
ers between the United States and South
America. who are represented on the
board OF the New International corpora
ton. incidentally by the step the last fleet
Of vessels under the United States flag
on the Pacific ocean viii not suffer com
plete disintegration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
CHICAGO LEADING
FOR COP. MEET
Windy City and st, Louis Seem to
Have Best Chance Of Captur-
ing Convention.
RESULT is STILL IN DOUBT
(From a staff Correspondent

(From a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-(Spe-
cial Telegram Two cities tonight
lead for recognition by the national
republican committee in which the
convention of that party shall be
held, Chicago and st. Louis, and Chi
cago seems to have n little the best
in both argument and votes, although
st. Louis is putting up game fight
and the result is still I'M doubt.
When the national republican league
convened today, Victor Rosewater filed
his credentials as a delegate appointed
by G. w. WRttles, president OF the Ne
braska State Republican league. Luther
Drake being present as a delegate
designated by Harry s. Byrne. president
Of the Mckinley club. Mrs. Edward
Porter Peck, Mrs. Frank Hamilton and
Mrs. Archibald Smith of Omaha are in
Washington as delegates to the Anti
Saloon league. which convened today. and
are guests at the Shoreham.
Cody Faces Miles.
Coolnel w. f. Cody (Buffalo BID and
General Nelson Miles were brought face
to face today through the cleverness OF
Editor Rosewater of The Bee The old
warriors were going In opposite direc.
lions without seeing one another. Mr.
Rosewater took hold OF MIR. Miles ant
forced his way through the crowd In tn,
lobby OF the Willard, brought the com
rades OF Indian warfare face TO face
II was some meeting.
Philadelphia out of Race.
Philadelphia is considered virtually out
of the race for the convention. Chicago
still is a contender. but there is oppo-
sition to that city because II was the
scene OF the 1912 split.
Sentiment began to develop I'm the
committee today In favor OF holding the
republican convention before the DEM
ocrats meet TO choose their presidential
candidate. The democratic convention
VIII begin in st. Louis June Il.
The committee will meet I'm formal
session here tomorrow TO decide the time
and place for holding the republican
convention.
Members who want an early conven-
ton favor having the party get ali the
political advantage II can by holding the
first convention. Those who favor a date
after the democratic convention contend
the republican party should not frame
Its line Of attack until. the democrats
have made their nomination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
The Days War NetOs

BULGARIAN TROOPS are now
within five miles of the Greek
border In Serbia, "a sOIOniki dis
patch says.
ATHENS NEWSPAPER declares
that Greek troops are moving to-
ward the Serbian border Rt "a point
where Bulgarian troops are pre-
pairing 20 cross the boundary line
aud that the Greeks apparently In
tend 40 dispute the crossing.
ITALIAN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
has voted confidence fn the SRlan-
dra ministry, 39I 90 40.
SUBMARINES OF TeutOnic powers
40 date have sunk bOs ships, a
news dispatch from Berlin de-
clares.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Lake Shipments
of Grain Are Far
Above the Record

FORT WILLIAM, Ont. Dec. 1S.-Ship-
ments of grain by steamer from the
heads OF the lakes eastward since Sep
tember reached l62OOO.OOO bushels, Of
which lS,OOOOOO bushels was wheat. II
was said today. The greatest total ship
ments of grain through these ports from
any previous season was In 1913. when
lS.OOO,OO0 bushels OF all grains were
shipped between September l and the
close of navigation.
WINNIPEG, MIN, Dec. 13-Despite
the speed with which grain was moved
east to lake ports and forwarded on
boats this year, 1t was estimated today
that there still remains 1z5OeO,OOO bush
els of wheat to move over the al-raiI
route.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Portland Chinese
Magnate Predicts
Murder of Yuan

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. l3-Announce-
ment was made today that the Chinese
Chamber OF Commerce OF Portland had
cabled its vigorous protest to the Chin
ese assembly against the proposed
change from a republican to monarch-
lean form of government In China. Al
a meeting OF the chamber last might
number OF addresses was made and
sentiment was unanimous for continu-
unce OF the republic.
1T is our opinion said Lee Hong
president OF the chamber, that the
Chinese people will never permit the
reactionary program 10 be carried out
We fully expect to see Yuan shi kai as
sassinated
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Germans Making
Artificial Rubber

BERLIN. Dec. 1a-(By Wireless 70
sayville.)-Automobile tires OF artificial
rubber are now being made in Ger
many. the Overseas News agency says
In his address to the Reichstag last
week Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
said German inventors had discovered a
method Of producing synthetic rubber.
THE F'rankfurter Zeitung now an.
nounces that at almost the same hour
that the chancellor's statement was
made" the news agency says. "a fac
tory succeeded in working this rubber
into tires which will wear for year"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
HARVARD STUDENTS
EARN NINETY THOUSAND

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dec. 13-Through
the efforts OF the Harvard Students
Employment bureau. $50 Undergrad
yates were able to add a total OF $4,000
70 their incomes last year Ia various vo-
cations which did not interfere with
their studies. The total earnings. an
nounced today. however. showed a de-
crease OF $1,000 over the previous year.
due, Il was claimed. 10 the action OF the
faculty in abolishing tutoring during the
college term.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Trial of Mrs. MOhr
Set for January II

PROVIDENCE. Dec. 1S.-The trial Of
Mrs Elizabeth r. Mohr, under indict-
ment as an accessory before the fact in
connection with the murder OF her hus-
band, DR.. C. Franklin Mohr at Barring
ton. r. l.. on August 81 last and three
negroes indicted for the murder Of DR..
Mohr. was set today TO begin January
II. The court denied Mrs. Mohr's petit
ton for a separate trial
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

Did you ever stop 20 figure
Just how many checks you've sent,
TO pay your friend the landlord
When he hits you for the rent9
DID IL ever make you sorry,
MAKE you ousB yourself and Rroan
fhat the money you have tossed away,
Would buy yourself hOmsS
why don't you look through bee Want
Ads
You'll find bargains there each day,
You won't cuss your luck tomorrow
II you use the Want Ad way.
The Omaha Bee always carries the
hest Real Estate. offerings OF the day
II you wish to buy Real Estate of any
kind, be sure and read the For Sa Q
Real Estate ads in The Bee.
II you wish to sell Real Estate; ad-
vertise IL In The Omaha Bee you are
sure 10 get results.
Telephone Tyler 1000 and put your
ad I'm
rHH OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Prize Fight Film
Law Declared Valid

WASHINGTON. Dec. l5-The supreme
court today held constitutional the law Of
1912, under which It is unlawful 10 impoit
moving picture films OF prize fights for
purpose OF exhibition. The decision was
announced In a suit arising over the ex-
clusion at Newark. ~ J., Of film of the
Willard johnson fight at Havana.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Salandra is Given
Vote of Confidence

ROME. Dec, 1s.-(Via Paris)-During
the debate in the Chamber OF Deputies,
which preceded adoption OF the bill Civ
ing full financial power TO the govern
ment for six months Premier Salandra
raised the question Of the Chambers
confidence in the government. A vote
OF confidence was adopted by S9l TO 20.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
LANSING'S APPOINTMENT
CONFIRMED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON. Dec. B.-seoretary
Lansing's appointment was confirmed to-
day by the senate. The secretary has been
serving under a recess appointment given
while congress was In adjournment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
TURKISH ATTACKS
IN MESOPOTAMIA
REPORTED FAILED
British Official Statement Announce
Success Against Assaults
of the Sultan's
Troops.
SHELLING ON THREE DAYS
Attitude of Arabs in Territory is
Declared to Be Salts
factory.
REINFORCEMr'--7 ARE RUSHED

AsAAAANA OAsOA44u AKA6
- tUNVEE
LONDON, Dec. lS.-Turkish at
tacks on the British Mesopotamian
army at Kut-El-Amara have been re-
pulsed, 1t was announced in an Of
fetal statement tonight. British rein
forcements are being pushed for
ward.
British Statement.
The statement is as follows:
General Townshend reports that
the enemy shelled his position all day
on December s. The bombardment
continued during the 9th, when the
enemy made desultory assaults from
all sides. On the 10th the enemy
again heavily bombarded Kut-Bl-
Amaha and developed an attack
against the north front position,
which, however, was not pressed.
sheIiinR - Renewed.
"On December II the bombardment was
renewed and two attacks were made on
the north front, which were repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy. Since then
there has been less activity.
The attitude Of the Arabs is reported
satisfactory.
"The reinforcements are being pushed
forward"
Arab Band Beaten.
The defeat of an Arab band i'm an en-
gagement with British accommodating
party on the Sinai peninsula is announced
in an official statement issued at Cairo,
Egypt. says a Reuter- dispatch from that
city. today, which transmits the state
ments as follows
"A band OF 300 hostile Arabs was
routed on Saturday by British recon
noitering force in the vicinity of
Matrah on the Sinai peninsula. The
Arabs. thirty-five of whom we're killed
and seven captured. were driven east
ward. The British casualties were six
teen killed and three officers and fif-
teen men wounded"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
The National Capital
Monday, Deeembsr Is, 1918.
The senate.

The senate.
Met at noon.
Republican committee assignments were
approved.
Senator Kenyon proposed to tax manu-
iacturers OF munitions and TO prohibit
pa ssengers on munition ships
Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill
for military training OF citizens.
Adjourned al p. m. until noon Thurs
day.
The House.
Not In session; meets Tuesday.
Democrats caucus tonight on extending
the emergency war tax law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
OkIahomn hank Robbed.

DEPEW, Okl., Dec. l3-The First Ma
tional bank Of Depew was robbed of
more than $4,000 this afternoon by masked
bandits. Posses pursued the robbers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
The Weather

4 Forecast till D. m. Tuesday:
For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair rising temperature.
sr.,,,n.-.sura nj Omaha Yeaterdav
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14
Reports from Stations at7P
runs AZ Z r. VI.
VemDeraf1lra Pct

T indicates trace OF pTeCIpltatiOn
I. A. WELSH. Local FOrecaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

BARON ERICH ZwEIDNEK Won soUDENHoRsT
Austrian charge daares who represents his
at Washington in the present crisis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

Deficiency for the day..................2 2
Denciency since March - sc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

Advertising Is the pendu-
bum that keeps buying
and selling in motion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-14

CONTINUED on Page Three. Col, Thr
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-30

Vapor espanol Balmes. Saldra de
Barcelona ell 20 de febrero para 6sta ha-
ciendo las escalas de cOstumbre.
>Consienatarios, S. Izquierdo y Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-30
Heroismo de
I'm artillero

Londres, enero.-El corresponsal del
Times ., en- ell norte de Francia cuen-
ia un acto de sereno heroismo cuyo ac
tor es un Official de artillerfa francesa
Este ofcial-dice-cu bravura V
presencia de amino salvaron a las tro-
pas que sc encontraban sus 0rdenes
mandoba. una baterla de los famosos ca
nones de IS. El enemigo hab1a descu-
biertO la pOsici0n de la bater1a france
sa Y la canoneaba con frenesi FL tiro
era tan precise que la posici0n france
sa Sc hacla insOstenible. Los franceses.
pOr ell contrario, no habian podido de-
terminar la pOsici0n de los canOnes ale,
names. Entonces Sc di6 orden de con
ducir la bateria un sitio mejor abri
gado.
En- este momento, un obi1s aleman ca
y6 delante de la bater1a no hizo ex
plosi6n. Ell teniente que mandaba la
bater1a, despues de ordenar sus hom-
bres que no Sc movieran de su sitio,
avanz6 tranquilamente Tbajo una YER
dadera b6veda de fuego hasta ell sitio
donde Sc encontraba dicho ob1s 10
examine Despu6s de haber comproba
do que ell proyectil deb1a estallar
$500, metros, el Official regres6 a su ba
terra y orden0 disparar una distancia
de alcance de 1000 metros al cabo de
POGO tempo, los canones del enemigo
estaban reducidos al silencio. -
Para ell esclarecimiento de este cpl
sodio es bueno explicar que los obuses
estan provistOs de un dispositivo llama
do escopet2, qCe Sc regula antes de in
troduair ell proye ctl en- ell canon para
que estalle al cabo de un trayecto da-
do ant3s de tocar ell suelo, 10 cual au-
menta sus .efectos mort1feros. Sc pue-
de, pues, leer en- la espoleta, la distan-
cia para que esta dispuesto un obIs
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-30
Nuevos refuerzos

La Ciudad de M6jico" recibiendo
nuevos refuerzos artillandose como
plaza fuerte.
Apesar de la mala situaci6n que pre-
sentan todo ell estado de cosas ror que
Sc esta atravesando, toda LA CIUDAD
esta artillada como para librar una fc-
nomenal campana.
Pleas de artillerla del caIibre $50,
4.5O = 500 de la acreditada flnd:oi0n
Regal, estan colgadas en- los puntos
mas estrat6jicos de La Ciudad de Nc
jico.
Los grandes t6cnicos Green que es
impossible rendir dicka plaza como NJ
sea con gran cantidad de brujella
Dolvora invisible.
lramos mformando al pnblico de to.
40 10 que paSe en- LA Ciudad de Me
ico" y de los nuevos canones de Ia
casa Relgal. Advt.