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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
VOLUME Of TRADING
FEATURE OF MARKET
FIRST Ralf OF week Secs More Than
Milton and Half shares Change
Hands.
wAR STOCKS STILL BOOMING


d New York, July 14.-Trading in
stocks continued on an active scale
today, the dealings for the session
raising the aggregate for The first
half OF the week to more than l,5Oat-
oea shares As this expansion Of
Business was enough to suggest that a
fair amount of long contracts had
been returned TO the market on the
recovery, the bearish disposition of
traders in Lhe afternoon prompted
many of them to renew short COM
mitments. The course of prices In
the late dealings was irregular where
It had been more uniform upward IN
the earlier part of the session when
also there was more pronounced ae-
tivity.
In the afternoon the market was
materially Quieter, but ii did not lack
underlying steadiness as the pace
alackened. Closing prices showed ir-
regular changes with balance of
gain.
Throughout the session the So
called standard shares, especially
rails, and some of the industrial stocks
on the international list. were rather
neglected. Business continued to
favor the industrials, particularly the
large class of war stocks, and rumors
or the increasing scale of buying OF
war supplies abounded.
Bonds were distinctly stronger. re-
fiecting Tightening of liquidatinE
pressure from abroad Whether or
not the approach OF successive periods
for instalment payments on British
war loan subscriptions will be
heralded by fresh Offering of our Sc
curafies from London Ii has been
again demonstrated that liquidation
does not come In volume enough to
overtax capacity to absorb II here.
There were no very important fea-
lures in exchange today. although the
further strengthening OF francs were
noticeable Advices from London re-
ported a rise in open market dis
counts to about the level of the bank
rata but 1t is doubtful IL dearer
money in London will last much be-
yond the initial payment on the new
war loan subscriptions.
For the time being there was a
lapse of attention to the coantry's con-
troversy with Germany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
FUNERAL OF PEGRAM
FROM Bl|LEY'S TODAY

The funeral of Thomas H Pegram,
chauffeur for Chief Joynes, of the Fire
Department. who was killed in going
to fire Tuesday night. will take place
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from
Blley's undertaking establishment.
Members OF the Fire Department will
act as pallbearers, and large dele
CATION of firemen will attend the fu-
neral as honorary guard.
Both Chief Joynes and Commis sioner
John Mann. Jr. were reported last
night as getting along as comfortably
as possible. While suffering consider
ably and in much pain, both of them
explained that Chauffeur Pegram died
the death of a hero, in that he veered
his machine in order to avoid running
into a car just ahead of him. and that
II II had not been for a defect In the
car track the accident might never
have happened.
Coroner Taylor determined not to
hold an inquest. as according to him
the chauffer was responsible, because
/ Of the excessive speed under which
he was going. 1t is said by many
that while 1t will never be known.
there Is a possibility that Pegram lost
control of the car, and that was the
reason of the great speed, which every
| witness states was apparently far be-
yond the traffic regulation.
| Mr.. pegram was thtrty-four years
old. He leaves his wife. formerly Mrs.
Beatrice Harrison; two brothers,
George and Benjamin. the latter now
living in Pittsboro, N c.. and a sis
ter. Miss Myrreli of Pittsboro.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
DISCUSS MUNICIPAL.
ATHLETIC FIELD

Yesterday afternoon at luncheon
at the Business Mems Club a group
Of Richmond's citizens met for the
purpose of discussing the proposed
municipal athletic field and children's
playground In William Byrd Park.
The following were presents II. w.
Jackson. l.. Fl. Jenkins. T. s. Winston.
w. 8. P. Mayo. C. F. Sauer. w. d.
Durrett, r. G. Pratt and w. j. b.
Housman.
This meeting was called at the In
stigation OF some fifteen hundred pers-
TONERS who are prepared to petition
the city authorities for the purpose of
placing at Shields Grove a PROPOSE
ton that shall benefit the entire city.
To further augment this cause an
active propaganda among all the or
ganizations of the city will be carried
on. An opportunity win be afforded
the citizenship OF the city to come in
touch with facts in the hands of this
committee.
A meeting. therefore, will be called
at suitable time and place, when
prominent representative citizens win
present the proposition in its entirety.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
MERRY MINSTREL GIRLS
COME TO LYRIC ToDAY

The Petticoat Minstrsls. the ssr~i
all-girl organization Of minstrrI nerl
formers seen here in many years ryiI1
be big feature Of the new shnv !
the Lyric Theater for the rernainaeyl
of the week commencing with the matt
nee performance today
The company Is made up OF q doxeSf
singers, dancers, condolences A1i<
speciality performers. The first parfj
setting Is picturesque and daintiiyi
stagted. Only the end women appear
in black face. A roilicking whirf Cd
gayety Ia promised In the novel perl
formance.
Walter Melton & Co, including
Grace Proctor and George Stone. ard
due to s-pply one OF the best farce4
seen here In long time. Don't Walk
In Your Sleep" il the title OF the
mirsh provoking romp.
Friend and Lesser, comedian and
q pretty girl. have q breezy comedyl
singing and dancing turn, the dancing
OF the pair being featured In the act
Those two SiIverton Girls., the
daintiest and most charming Of mid
air acrohats and wire dancers. VIII
be seen In a daring and intricAfel
series Of gymnastic end equilibriskic|
feats.
Krit and De Mont are comedians.
singers and ground and lofty tumhieTS|
who offer o variety Of entertain-
ment
The motion picture supplement-
promises to be unusually attractive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
DECLARE TRUSTEE
M|SSUEO ESTATE
CHILDREN SUE IN EFFORT TO RE-
IMBURsE THEMSELVES FOR
LOSSES,

Claiming that the late Benjamin r.
estate of BENJAMIN Clapp. had misused
between $4,000 and $4,000 of their es-
tate, the grandchildren of benjamin
Clapp have brought suit TO have the
Appellate Division of the New York
Supreme Court apply a $500 trust
fund belonging to the children of Ben
jamin r. Clapp toward the wiping out
OF this deficit.
The case is striking illustration of
the possibilities OF loss incurred by
the naming Of personal executors and
trustees. a custom fast disappearing In
Virginia, where the trust company has
won. such !. favor ) hy Ats guarantee
against loss.
benjamin F. Clapp and George NJ.
Clapp were named executors and trus-
tees Of BENJAMIN Ciapp Upon death
of Benjamin r. Clapp II was alleged
that the estate was short between
$4,000 and $4,000. Among the iegacies
of Benjamin Ciapp was a trust fund
of IS, 900 created for the benefit OF
the children of Benjamin. X, Ciapp. The
children are now entitled to receive
this fund. but the other grandchildren
contend that this fund must be applied
toward wiping out the alleged deficit
in the Clamp estate caused by the iata
trustee. should the schildren success
fully resist The effort to apply their
trust fund toward the deficit, the money
WIN have 70 come from the bond Of the
surviving txustess
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Henrico Transfers.

The Tax Title Company of Rich.
mond to A. w. Orphin, 2s7 feet 2
inches, by 268 feet, northeast line of
Browning Avenue, near northeast
limit of the city of Richmond; $61.71.
j. NJ. Turner ct ais. commissioners
and trustee, to A. w Orpin, lots IA to
81, inclusive. near the northeast limits
of the city of Richmond also 1889
acres adjoining, fronting 287 feet, 2
inches on Browning Avenue; $2.767.68
Washington Park Land Corporation
to w. III. jackson, lot 291, block IL,
Washington Park: 5000.
r. s. Gilman to Harvey c. Brown,
lots No. AZ and 43. plan of West View,
about one and one-half miles west
OF Richmond; $40.
e. w. Gates & Son Co. to Robert
w. Beiyea, lot Nc. /, block 8. plan of
Elko, tax, l. $40.
p. p. Lipscomb ct ux. to Florrie T.
Thomas. 100x150 feet west line of
Brook Turnpike, southwest intersec-
ton of Brook Turnpike and Ladd
Street, $50 feet west of Brook Turn
pike, tag, 2; $40.
Westhampton Development Corp. to
Charles H. Phillips, 196.1sx15o feet
west line Of Maple Avenue and York
Road, tax, 81; $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
NEW YORK coT-roS MARKET.
fFurnfshea ny Miller Il Co. Brokers,
Rich usead. VAL

Chicago, Ill. July 14.--Cotton has
gotten into another nut from which IL
will emerge only when some new devei-
opment appears,
The opening prices were four high
err for October and seven higher Tor
December and January. but did not FOL
low fully the Liverpool market, which
came five and one-half English points
b@tter than due.
After q short period of hesitation,
prices were advanced eight TO nine
points. subsequently reacting again TO
the opening prices.
spots In Liverpool were six points
higher at Sis. Sales, 5000 bales, In
Guiding 1000 American.
Port receipts today approximately A.
900. which compares with $3.50 last
week and 2,65s last year.
The census report of supply and dis
trtbutiou published at 10 o'clock this
morning, had a buIlish influence.
Scattered rains are reported in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
BIG POLITICAL RALLY
At HIGHLAND PARK
Scott's Addition Voters Postpone Their
Meeting Until Friday
Night.

Candidate sfor the Administrative
Board and for the State Legislature
have been invited by the Highland
Park Citizens Association to address
the voters in that section tonight at
$50 o'clock. The meeting will be
held in the park.
On account of the meeting in High
land Park tonight. the Democratic
Club of SCOTS Addition has postponed
its proposed rally until Friday night
at $3.50 O'Clock from tonight. All can
didates are invited to be present and
present their claims.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Furnished ny Miller a Co.. Brokers
Richmond, val

Chicago. ILL.,. July i4.-wheat--very
strong. The cash situation was the
dominating factor with the circulation
of blackrust stories from the north
west coming along. together with some
reports of continued heavy rains in
the winter wheat districts. and with
the surplus grain producing States
quoted by the Price Current as being
thoroughly soaked and not dry spot
indicated anywhere"
Corn-Somewhat better with crop re-
ports looking more favorable and re-
ceipts s27,
oats-Pretty firm with receipts $751;
600
Provisions-Weak on the lard. better
on the ribs. Chicago showed 10000
hogs and with the mid -month figures
OF stock at Chicago likely to prove of
l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Inspector Butler YESTERDAY issued
permits to the following persons:
r. w. Wright, to bniid brick garage
at 3032 Park Avenue, between Shop
pard and West Streets, to cost $685.
Walter l.. Wills, to build two-story
dwelling on Stuart Road, between Mil
Ter and North Avenues, Barton
Heights to cost $4,000.
Atlantic Construction Company,
Inc, to build brick and frame flats
f4) on west side OF St. James Street.
between Orange and Bacon Streets.
to cost $1,000
Atlantic Construction Company
Inc. to build frame dwellings two
fIats) on west side of St James
Street, between Orange and Bacon
Streets, to cost $1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
JITNEY CRDINA NGE
IS NOW UP TO MAYOR

csty Clerk August yesterday sent toll
the Mayer the jitpey ordinance, whicH|
mas PASSED poth tranches of the civil
touncit. Ms ordinance "a used muchIl
discussion m cenmsriee and III Coum1
GIL l was finally passed with manyl
amenoments II is row up to theI
the oFdinance this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
For wcafi,crrorf, Memorial.

A supper VIII Be served at Forest
Hill Park Saturday afternoon from
to $40 o'clock by members of the
senior departments of Weatherford
Memorial Baptist Sunday School. Each
members OF the school Is expected to
bring friend TO supper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Henrico ReIease Deeds.

Elam & Funstein, trustees, TO An
drew J. Smith. 62 1-2 acres between
the Broad Street and the Three Chopt
Roads. about seven miles northwest
of Richmond: s65T
Funstein & Mcneil. trustees. to
Westbrook Sanatorium. Inc, 1927
acres. l.046 feet. inches west of
intersection of Brook Turnpike and
Westbrook Avenue; s37,300.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Man Missing.

c. C. Lindsey, fifty-three years old.
has been missing since Saturday. ac-
cording to a report to the police yes
terday. His home is at 2411 Hull
Street. When last seen Lindsey was
thinking of taking trip to City Point,
Va, and he is probably there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
sonthsidcrs on Picnic.

The Cowardin Avenue Christian and
Asbury Methodist Churches will run
their annual picnica to Buckroe
Beach today. The train leaves Chesa-
peake and Ohio station promptly at
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Charged with Being Free with GUN

Tony LeCatti, charged with draw
ing pistol on Louis Reilly. will be
tried in Police Court, Part II, this
morning. Reilly is charged with
throwing rocks at Lecatti and will
also be given a hearing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Montl,ly Nfiseionarx Nfectinc.

The monthly meeting Of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society OF Weather.
fcrd Church, VIII he held Sunday
hour having hcen deemed advisable
by the president on account ut the
warm weather At Sunday nights
meeting nsf Interesting FOUND
table talk will be INDUCED in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Roy SCOUTS WILL
ESCORT AID MEN

This afternoon at $3.50, at Ninth
and Capitol, the fife and drum and
hueie corps or the BOY Scouts OF
Richmond. under Drum Major
Macfariane, VIII meet and In aut0-
mobiles lead the procession under
the auspices Of the Risilmond Al
vertising Cub To the Broad Street
BaN Park. All Scouts lii the corpA
are urged TO be present. ~ order
~ Scout Executive HouslnaI,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Royal Arch Initiates.

Several candidates were put
through the rings at the meeting of
Manchester Royal Arch Chapter OF
Masons, held last night in Masonic
Temple. The degrees conferred upon
several candidates and the serving of
refreshments added much interest to
the meeting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Boy Scouts to Meet.

A special meeting of Troop No.
40. Boy Scouts of America, will be
held in the home of Bonnie Johns,
301 Midlothian Turnpike. Tonight at
s O'Clock. Businesse of Importance
will be discussed and all Scouts are
asked to be present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
BUSINESS NEWS AND
COURT RECORD.
COURT TRANSFERS
Five Deeds OF Bargain and Sale Re-
corded Yesterday.

corded Yesterday.
Il. W. Jones. trustee, to Horace A.
Carter. No. 30s East Clay. 24-9x100;
$4,000.
d. Fox and wife to Bettia Moore.
stock, trade and fixtures of store
No. 607 West Clay Street; 500.
Richmond Sand and Gravel Com
pany to Belle b. Howle, lot FIJI, h
Avenue. near Magnolia, fronting rs
feet; $40.
Belle B. Howle TO E. L. Thompson
above property; $40.
Virginia Realty and Construction
Company to Mr.. b. Staples, lot Null
berry, near Main, 20xl3o; $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Deputy Clerk Breeder yesterday is
sued marriage licenses to Carl W
Toney and Mary T. Baseler; Raymond
H.. Klevesahl and Ethel r. Wharton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Mrs. NJ. r. Eats. efe9 East Broad
Street. Tuesday reported to the po-
lice that negro snatched her purse
at Nineteenth and Broad Streets The
negro made a getaway and has nod
yet been captured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Deeds of Release.

John Fl. Gray, trustee, to Har-
riett Wheaton, northeast corner Fed
eral and st. Peter. 27x90; $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Joseph T. Childrey ct ux to A. N.
Pettigrew, trustee. s6x155 feet north
line of Decatur Street, between For
tieth and Forty-first Streets; $56.S7.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

No cases were called before Judge
Ernest II. Wells, of Hastings Court.
Part ii. yesterday. One case on the
docket was settled out of court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

South Atlantic. with generally fair and
warmer weather predicted for today
and tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

State OF Virginia, City of Richmond.
sworn to and subscribed before ms
by lie ~ ID. crenshaw. Jr., cashier. this
i4th dag of July. 1915.
ROBERT L. SAvITI.E.
Notary Public,
MY commission expires November 8.
1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
FINANCIAL
ST1TEMENT or THE FfNxNCfxf
CONDITION OF

CONDITION OF
BANK OF RICHMOND. INC,
located at Richmond, state OF Virginia.
at the close of business. June -, 1915.
made to the State Corporation Cone
mission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
Land business Active.
Maintain Two Entrances.

which has been doing business for
several years on Boilingbrook Street.
was charged in Police Court this
morning with maintaining two en-
frances to their saloon. in violation Of
the law, and upon the evidence be-
fore the justice, the concerns license
was revoked. An appeal was taken
to the Hastings Court.
Richard Seweii, colored, charged
with assaulting and beating his VITA
in q brutal manner. was foursf guilty
by the police justice, and sentenced
to ninety days in the City jail. An
appeal was noted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond. Va. July IL, 1915.
STATE SECURITIES.
Bid. Asked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

Correct---Attest
LEWIS d. CRENSHAw. JR..
Cashier.
L. M. WILLIAMS.
s. H. BEMTSS.
GEORGE A. GIBSON,
Directors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

], Lewis D. Crenshaw, Jr.. eashfcr.l
do soiemniy swear that the above III
true statement OF the financial con-
dition Of Bank OF Richmond, Incorpor-
ated. located nj Richmond, state Of|
Virginia, at the close of business Oul
the 23rd day of June. 1915. to the best
Of my knowledge and belief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ..s 2S.23S III
Bonds, securities, etc.
MUM ON same. sT.ss2 es|
Other real estate owned. 4.223 sal
6 oas fre sasn National ,,f%s BANKS. il, Il 81
Due from State Banks. Pri
waite Bankers. and Trust
Companies -.......... ii.1s2 ss|
Totas fsa 0S7 al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-15

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in .. 135.t
Undivided profits. iess
amount paid for interest,
expenses and taxes .
Individual deposits. includ-
ing savings deposits -. OIL
Reserved for accrued taxes
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
Work Of BELGIAN Relief CommissiOn.

other matters have claimed the passing
notice OF the American public TO the exclusion
OF such topics as the relief work that is being
done for the helpless in the war zone, but the
organization carrying forward that philsnthropic
t0sk has not slackened its efforts, even II Il Is
not so prominently mentioned as It was during
the earlier weeks OF the war. voluminous de-
tail reports OF the operation OF the Belgian Re
lief commission has Just been made public. and
some Of its figures are amazing. For example, II
is stated that up to June 80, last, this commits
sion had sent through the lines into the devas-
tated region Of Belgium and France 900 tons
OF food supplies. This has been divided be-
tween the Belgians and the 100000 French in
the region back OF the German lines, who have
no other source OF relief II has been popularity
supposed that most of the Belgians fled their
country to England and Holland but the COM
mission reports that only about 100000 are
refugees from home, while about 100000 re-
main to be fed. The situation has undergone
marked improvement since the work became eff
fectively organized but the activity Of the COM
mission must be unremittingly continued.
One OF the peculiar effects OF the work as
managed has been to put the Belgian paper
money on a gold basis; this was brought about
through control OF Belgian finances by the com
mission and its exchange agreements, many and
complicated, but sufficient to effect the estab-
lshment OF the parity that has placed the sew
eral communes Of Belgium in a position to real
ize the full benefit Of their savings The Ger
mans have co-operated with the work to the ex-
tent Of relaxing arbitrary military rule in many
cases, so as to facilitate movement and delivery
Of goods.
The work OF this commission will be one OF
the bright spots in the history OF the war, and
will interest the future investigators when study
ing Americas part in the tremendous upheaval.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
WHITFIELD TO A POINT.

The last word is the favorite with all
women.
Adversely is an egg from which ex-
perience is Matched.
Hunger is sure to come to those who
sit around and wait.
A gossip is a person who thinks too
little and talks too much.
Many mans worth is not discovered
until his will Is read.
Ignorance being bliss the fools in the
world have the hest of it,
The average man is an economist when
he has to buy things for his wife.
Lots of people actually believe that
their troubles are interesting TO others.
An air of abstraction isn't breezy enough
to fan a spark of genius into a flame.
When a mans education is finished he
helps to swell the undertakers fortune.
When you want a woman to do what
YOU want her to do ask her to do some
thing else.
The man whose only claim to sanctity
is a long face should dispose of some OF
his cheek.
What a change a wife can make In a
man-and what lot of change she re-
duires while making I'll
A man isn't known so we'll by the com
many he keeps as by the line Of talk he
hands to his next door neighbors
Not until about six months after his
marriage does a man begin to realize that
courtship may be preface to hardship
Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26
Water transportation and the West

Speaker Champ Clark says that the traffic
the Mississippi and Missouri rivers must
come soon or never. and suggests that the way
TO accomplish this is to build the steamboats, and
put them TO work. From New Orleans comes a
most earnest appeal for the assistance OF the
middle west in bringing some form OF life to
the American merchant marine. This sRpeal
has been echoed from Seattle and other now
lsnguishing seaportA Finally, Mr.. Clark says
the propaganda against the Improvement OF the
western waterways is we'll financed.
The Bee has many occasions presented
the matter OF utilizing the inland waters Of the
United States, and especially the great rivers OF
the Mississippi drainage basin. as commerce
carriers. but Il has done so with full apprecia-
ton OF conditions that exist and which must
be materially altered before any real success
can be achieved by restored river navigation.
The steamboat vanished before the railroad
train; it is the presence of the railroad that
keeps the steamboat off the river. The ques-
hon is economic, and not political or senti-
mental. At present the great flow OF commerce
In this country is east and west. This flow is
dominated by the big trunk line railroads. II
may be possible that in time the stream OF traf-
Tic can be diverted and made to follow the river
By way OF St Louis and New Orleans. but not
under existing conditions. Long before this has
come TO pass. the steamboat should be brought
into service a coadjutor OF the railroad, fol-
the handling OF the slow-moying freight, but
even this will not be until further development
OF the west has established a consumptive mar
ket for goods that are not moved with greater
facility and safety by the railroads.
Before the steamboats, will become full,
Dervieeable. the traffic must be developed. and
hat is the point TO consider in connection with
river navigation