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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
A few better babies" "

The saving of 100000 babies whose
lives are needlessly snuffed out every
year in the United States is the aim of
leaders in the nationwide Better Baby
week TO be held March to II.
More than 400 communities have laid
plans for baby week, aided by the chill
dren's bureau of the United States de-
partment of labor. During baby week
the needs of children will be so pre-
sented that all parents in these COM
munities will realize these needs and
will want to give their children the best
possible care. They will know that
this is their privilege, as we'll as their
obligation.
The men and women behind this
movement are trying to do away with
the old belief that the rate of mortal
ity among children who had not reach
ed the first anniversary of their birth
was wise dispensation of nature in
tended to prevent children with a
weak constitution from becoming too
plentiful
In its place they are trying to make
mothers realize that great infant
mortality is nationar disaster.
Poverty, ignorance and disease are
the three chief causes of the annual
death toll among babies-and of these
ignorance perhaps is most directly re
sponsible for the waste of life
The benefits from baby week are of
supreme Importance. The arousing of
the community spirit in Kansas City
resulted in town factory inspector;
in Louisville. in housing inspector;
in Northampton, in a new $4,000
school in congested district, and in
Easthampton, in increased sewer con-
nections. But, perhaps the greatest
benefit is the effect on families, partic-
ularly on the older children, who adopt
a different attitude toward the baby.
we do this for our baby since we
went to the baby exhibit" is the re-
mark often heard by school teachers
and visiting nurses. THE baby should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
TO HONOR MRS. DITTO.

Mrs. Marvin W. Ditto of Chicago,
who has been the guest for the past
week of Mrs. F. j. Lewis, has been
entertained by a number of Davenport
and Rock Island friends during her
stay
Her hostess gave a very delightful
afternoon bridge Tuesday as the last
OF the series, entertaining at her home
some 20 tri-city friends. There were
prizes at each table, the honors going
to Mrs. A. C. Mueller, Mrs. Alfred
Walsh. Mrs. Arno Tremann of Rock
Island. Mrs. Thomas Mahaffy of Mar
ion. Ind, and Mrs. Thomas B. Reidy Of
Rock Island. A dainty lunch was
served at the small tables after the
games. The room; were all gay and
fragrant with the spring blossoms, the
parlor having bouquets of red roses;
daffodiis graced the dining room, and
the reception hall was in the yellow
and white spring flowers.
Mrs. Lewis also entertained at tea
Saturday at the Blackhawk when
there were 10 in the party, and she
gave a small bridge of last week for
her guest as an informal afternoon af-
fair
Mr.. and Mrs f. ". Lewis Of Rock
Island had a dinner Friday evening at
the Rock Island club for Mrs. Ditto
and the Misses Theresa and Minnie
Sharon of Farnam street entertained
at a small dinner at the Hotel Black
hawk Saturday night.
Mrs. Ditto left for her home in Chi
cago last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
MM1T n0
HOME


Dear Mrs. Thompson: a. If girl
has a girl friend visiting her and two
boys come to take them to an enter
tainment whose place it Is to say that
it is time to start?
(2) If girl starts home from a
place and a boy goes along without
asking permission, what should she
say?
go Would 1t be all right in any
case for a girl to extend friendship
that has been dropped through no
fault of her own, but because she has
been misrepresented to a boy?
"a II boy asks to accompany a
girl home what should she say?
90 II girl is only allowed to
keep company until a certain hour,
how should she tell him it was time
to leave? QUESTION BOX.
% If the boys say nothing one of
the girls might say, rs it time for us
to get on our things?"
(2) If she knows him and Is glad
to have him go along, she should be
friendly. In case she does not know
the boy she should not speak to him.
| 90 If boy drops girl she should
not make an effort to retain his
| friendship. She has no reason to know
| that she was misrepresented; the
! chances are that he simply lost inter
est in her.
| "a Thank you; you may"
| 90 She should tell him that she is
only allowed to have company until
that hour
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are
chums ranging from II to 81. We are
trying to form little social set in
/ the neighborhood and would like a
few pointers.
% Should boy give a picture to
girl who is engaged to be married
| (2) What kind of chaperon
should be asked to accompany a
sleigh ride party of boys and girls
ranging from Is to 20?
,, CD l have beeng going with a girl
for long time and have fallen in
| love with another. How can l break
company with my steady? I am 81
| (4) Should girl expect a boy to
wait until half-past ten at night to
accompany her home from work?
HONUS, 30, CHICK, KAISER.
Q) There isn't anything wrong in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

Miss Margaret Bleuer of sos Forty
second street was surprised last even
ing by 80 young people who came to
celebrate her birthday anniversary.
During the hostess absence the house
was decorated with red and white and
with carnations and ferns. Games
and music contributed to the evenings
pleasure and the favor winners were
Eva Hildebrandt, Ethel Braithwaite,
Rosa Lutz and Mary Shaw. Refresh
ments were served and the hostess was
remembered with many pretty gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
WAR IS PROFITABLE
FOR SOME IN EUROPE

Vienna.-War has been profitable
for the Austrian and Hungarian rail-
road supply makers. Figures just pub
lished show that since August, 1914,
961 locomotives and tenders, 1905 pas
senger coaches, and 26,3S3 freight cars
have been ordered by the railroads of
the dual monarchy. In addition Or
ders have just been given for 1000 adj
ditional freight cars deliverable by the
end of 1916, and 439 locomotives and
tenders, deliverable by the end of 1917.
The value of the first orders is about
1854 100000 that of the second about
$16,000,O00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
CRACkERJACkS ST. PATRICkS
PARTY.

Eleven Crackerjacks were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Mccall last
evening at the March session, being
entertained in their home 1903 Twenty
first street Al o'clock dinner was
served, the table being decorated to
suggest st. Patricks day. The ices
were served in the shape of shamrocks
and shamrocks were also on the cakes
After dinner the tipe was spent play
ing pitch. Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Fletcher
taking the high favor and Frank Pat
terson the low. The club will be en-
tertained in April by Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Lundberg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02

his doing so, but l don't see vbv al.
should want it or why he should
want to give it.
(2) The mother and father Of soms
one in the party.
80 Go to see the first girl less and
less and let your interest graduate
cool; and start to go with the s,,,
you like now.
a. She shouldn't expect it n.
boy cared much for girl l should
think he would want to go to call ,or
her rather than have her 70 home
alone at that time of night.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am A girl
Is years of age. How can l reduc.
my weight? weigh 100 pounds.
THANK YOU.
Following is an excellent diet list
Some people find mere abstinenc.
from potatoes and bread will bring
about reduction in weight.
May Eat
Oysters, Holsters, frogs legs, clans
soups of any kind without -four or
thickening.
Fish-Fresh, salt or smoked Of apy
kind cooked without fat or butter.
Eggs-Any style, poached, shirred
omelet or dropped.
Game-Poultry, chicken, duck, tur.
key, etc.
observation-disclosures, turnips. cor.
rots, squash, string beans, onions.
cabbage, peas, caulif1ower, asparagus
salads, celery, watercress, pickles Of
any sort.
Bread made of gluten.
Coffee and tea. Water in any GUAM
tity should be taken except with
meals.
Milk sparingly.
May Not Eat.
Sugar and all substances contain
ing sugar (sweet cakes, ice cream,
jellies, preserved fruits, etc.
All fatty substances, oils. sardines,
butter, cream, gravies.
White bread, oatmeal and rice, po-
tatoes and all foods containing starch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
SAGE TEA DANDY J
TO DARKfN HAIR
It's Grandmother's Recipe to
Bring Back Color and
Lustre to Hair,

You can turn gray, faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
night if you'll get a 50-cent bottle of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com.
pound" at any drug store. Millions of
bottles Of this old. famous Sage Tea
Recipe are sold annually, says q we'll.
known druggist here, because 1t dark.
ems the hair SO naturally and evenly
that no one can tell it has been ap.
piled.
Those whose hair is turning gray, be.
coming faded, dry. scraggly and thin
have a surprise awaiting them, because
after one or two applications the gray
hair vanishes and your locks become
luxuriantly dark and beautiful-All
dandruff gees. scalp itching and falling
hair stops.
This Is the age OF youth. Gray.haired.
unattractive folks aren't wanted
around, so get busy with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur tonight and you'll be de-
lighted with your dark. handsome hair
and your youthful appearance within q
few days.
Harper House phsrmacy-(Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
HAWTHORNE PARENT-TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION.

The March meeting of the Parent.
Teacher association of the Hawthorne
school was held in the school building
yesterday afternoon when the follow
ing program was rendered:
Piano solo-Richard Taber.
Flag song and drill-Girls of inter.
mediate grades.
Country dance In costume-Pupils
of fifth grade.
Address-W B. Mcintyre.
The business session was followed
by time of sociability and the serv-
ing Of lunch. The April meeting will
be an evening entertainment to be
held during the go-to-school week, the
next regular session to be the MAY
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
WEnN chicago,

eliminating their romance, Miss
Lille Schmiers, daughter of ]. c.
Schmiers of Burlington, who has made
her home with Mrs. ]. B. Fredericks at
4515 Ninth avenue, Rock Island, while
attending Browns Business college,
and p. p Blount Of Moline were mar
ried in Chicago at yesterday after
noon. the ceremony being performed
al St. Johns Dominican Catholic
church by Father ScanlOn. At
PENDANTS were Miss Nina Stanley of
Rock Island and John Grady of Chi
cago. formerly of Moline.
After spending several days in
Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Blount will
return to make their home in Moline.
Mr. Biount is connected with the Jeri-
cho drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
SOCIAL EVENTS

with daffodils and narcissi. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gossman left for a short wedding
trip, the bride wearing suit of mid
night blue silk poplin and an early
spring model hat. The bride attended
the local schools and graduated from
the commercial school at Augustana,
She has since been employed as stem
ographer at the Home Tea company.
Mr.. Gossman is a farmer and he and
his bride will be at home after March
Is on a farm near Burr Oak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
GOSSNAN.ASDERSON.

The marriage OF Miss Josephine NJ.
Anderson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Anderson of 416 Fifth avenue,
Rock Island, and Robert J. Gossman
OF Burr Oak, Iowa, was celebrated at
7:30 yesterday morning at st Joseph's
church, Dean ]. J. Quinn officiating.
The bride wore a gown of white lace
and carried yellow roses. A wedding
breakfast was seryed in the home of
the brides parents after the cere-
mony to members of the families The
home was decorated for the occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
ELITE kENSIyGT0S GLIB.

Elite Kensington Embroidery club
members enjoyed the afternoon yes
terday as the guests Of Mrs. L. Hem
enway, who entertained in her home,
1920 Fourteenth street Fancy work
kept the ladies busy and they were
entertained with piano numbers by
Miss Mary Hemenway and with vocal
selections by Mrs. d. Strand and Mrs.
Marvin. A delicious lunch was served
in the dining room, where large
basket held yellow tulips. The April
meeting will be in the home of Mrs.
Albert Glass, 2512 Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
ST. JOsEPH's READING CIRCLE.

The eighth grade girls of st. Jo-
seph's school met Tuesday and organ
lied a society called the st. Joseph's
Reading circle. The object of the So
ciety is to study the works Of seven
great American authors.
The first meeting will be held
March II. at the home of the presi-
dent, Miss Alice Lee brace. 1907
Fourth avenue, from to O'Clock.
After the business meeting a social
time will be enjoyed.
The officers elected were: Alice Lee
Draee, president: Dorothy Sersig,
vice president; Cecilia Kluger, sec
rotary. Helen June Mccullough, treas
urer; Evelyn Eckhart, pianist: Louise
Burt, class reader and Marie Glynn,
Hazel Cunningham and Lillian Senger
social and membership committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
JOLLY 800 WITH MRS. CLAUssEN.

Jolly 500 club members surrounded
three tables of cards yesterday in the
home Of Mrs. Henry Claussen who has
recently moved to her new home. 207
Fourth avenue, Moline. In the games
the favors went to Mrs. Peter Lang
behn, Mrs. Van Hoorebeke, Mrs. AL
bert Henke and Mrs. Otto Efflandt. A
lunch was served in the dining room
after the games and the ladies We're
invited to meet in two weeks with Mrs
Albert Henke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
GET.TOGETHER CLUB ENTER
TiJNEn

The Get-Together club was pleasant
ly entertained yesterday afternoon,
when Mrs. Frank Oline, 1908 Twenty
ninth street, acted as the hostess. The
fore part of the afternoon was spent
in business session, social time fol-
lowing when victrola music was en-
ioyed. Lunch was served and the club
was invited to meet in two weeks with
Mrs. William Fee, 270S Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
ROYAL CNCH CLUE.

Royal Cinch club members gathered
yesterday in the home of Mrs. A. L.
Frish, Ninth avenue and Fourteenth
and half street for the fOrtnightly
card games. Three tables were played
with the favors going to Mrs. ]. Sic
mon, Mrs. Boetke and Mrs. j. McCar-
ron. Lunch was served in the dining
room where the table was trimmed
with a big cut glass vase filled with
carnations and ferns. The club will
be next entertained by Mrs. George
Cardall, Seventh avenue and Twenty
eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
PARTICIPATE IN H0USE.WARM-

Mr. and Mrs Dan ]. Mccarthy have
recently moved into their new home at
504 Perry street, Davenport. and last
evening members of the Office force of
Smith Bros. & Burdick Co., went in a
body TO their home, taking them by
surprise and announcing their inten-
ton OF assisting at house-warming.
The evening was spent informally with
games of cards and other amusements
and Mrs. Faye Hough-McCarthy OF
this city gave readings, At II o'clock
a spread was served by the self-invited
guests and the party proved a very de-
lightful affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
ODD Uses FOR EGG WHITES.

The white of a raw egg makes
most satisfactory paste, and for some
things is better than any prepared
mucilage or paste.
Dip into the white of an egg the
papers intended for covers to tum-
blers of jelly or jam. They will hold
securely and will be air tight.
In making mustard plasters mix IN
the white of an egg, and there Will pe
no danger of burning the flesh
The white skin that lines the sheli
is cooling application for boil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
FLORIDA MARMALADE.

One dozen oranges, one grapefruit,
one large pineapple, four pounds gran
ulated sugar
Take eight peeled oranges; core and
slice thin
Take four unpeeled oranges; core
and slice thin,
Peel one-half of grapefruit; core
and slice thin.
Cover all with water and set over
night
In the morning slice pineapple, add
to above and put all on stove togeth-
er. Cook down one-third, then add
sugar and cook till thick. This makes
about three quarts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
HOUS EHOLD HINTS

in water and pour on the earth; then
watch for the worms to come to the
top, which they will soon do, and you
can gather and destroy them. Your
plant will brighten and grow.
In cutting the fur bands, so popular
now, turn with fur side down, mark
your strips with a pencil on skin side
and run safety razor blade along the
line marked. 1t is very easily done
and does not leave ragged appear
ance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
How to Make Your Baby a "Better
Baby"

After weaving only give baby
milk that is pasteurized.
Keep bottles, bowls. spoons and
nipples clean by scalding before
using.
Keep rubber nipples in a glass of
water with borax or boracic acid.
Add only cold boiled water or
gruels to the milk.
Feed at regular hours.
Give baby a drink of cold, boiled
water twice day.
In winter see that baby gets lots
of fresh air indoors; in summer
time, when weather permits, keep
baby outdoors at least two hours
every day.
Battle baby daily. Tepid water
is better than hot. Test with your
elbow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
DEGREE STAFF PARTY.

Ninety couples enjoyed the dancing
party last evening at Odd Fellows hall
given by the degree staff of Ucal lodge
No Sos, l. O. 0. F. Music was given
by Stroehle's orchestra and the affair
took the form of Cinderella party,
proving very enjoyable and success
full. The next of the series of parties
will be in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
PLAN TRI.CITY SOCIABLE.

At business session Of the Woman's
Relief corps No. &c. held yesterday in
Memorial hall, plans were made for a
tri-city sociable which will be held
next Wednesday when members of the
Davenport and Moline corps will be
the guests of the local society. There
will be a program and refreshments
and the affair promises to be very
pleasant. Other items of business
were routine in nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02

babies who annually die in this coun-
try s. per cent are artificially fed.
Mothers must also be made to real
ize the deadliness of dirt; of the neces-
sity of cleanliness where the baby's
food is concerned especially in the
matter of milk
If a woman takes proper care of her
health before her baby is born the
chances are that the baby will be born
strong and healthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
CELEBRATES SEVENTH BIRTHDAY

Larraine Gilbert celebrated his sew
enth birthday anniversary, entertain
ing a company of young friends in his
home, 621 Thirty-eighth street. The
time passed quickly with games, con-
tests and music and birthday supper
was served. The host was remember
ed with many nice gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
TRINITY GUILD WITH MRS. sUEss.

Mrs. Edward Suess at her home 1876
Fifth and half avenue was hostess
to Trinity guild of Trinity Episcopal
church yesterday at the weekly ses-
sion. Meetings hereafter during the
lenten season will be held in the
church rectory with Mrs. G. H. Sher-
wood. The time was devoted to sew
ing and the serving of lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
CELEBRATES THIRD BIRTHDAY.

Helen Josephine Bartholomew yes
terday celebrated the third anniversary
of her birth in the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs G. E. Bartholomew,
sos Thirty-fourth street. A birthday
lunch was served with a birthday cake
holding three lighted candles as fea-
ture Helen was left with many gifts
to make her very happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
LADIES' AID WITH MRS. FOX.

z4,e regular session Of the Ladies
Az society OF the Second Christian
chuse Oh was held yesterday afternoon,
MrH A. S. Fox entertaining In her home
61e Thirteenth avenue. The time was
sps<t sewing and in sociability and a
lnach was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
Why Mothers Should Nurse Babies.

Why Mothers Should Nurse Babies.
Breast milk is always ready and
is never sour.
Breast milk does not have to be
prepared and measured.
1t is natures method and was
intended for your baby.
1t will make your baby strong
and healthy.
1t is absolutely free from germs
and dirt.
1t is the only perfect food for
the young baby.
Your baby will have the best
chance of living if it is breast fed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02

at a meeting in the home OF Mrs. A.
Huber, 1443 Forty-second street. Mrs.
Charles Kammerer was reelected
president, Mrs. H. Horst secretary and
Mrs. W. H. Bleuer treasurer. The
business session was followed by a
social time during which lunch Was
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
PROGRAM FOR JITNEY JUBILEE.

A novel program has been arranged
for the jitney jubilee and circus which
will be held tomorrow evening in Cen.
trail Presbyterian church. The mum.
bers are:
The Managed by the best
looking girls in town. Ice cream anC
cake.
The Depot Farce-Fifteen minutes
of fun in a railroad station. Coco
music
The Novelty Shop-Real bargains
for everyone
Professor Mugwump-The marvel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
LADIES' SOCIETY ELECTS OFF.
GERS.

The Ladies' society OF the German
ImmanueIs Lutheran church held the
annual election of officers yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02

school, will be repeated this evening at
school, will be repeated this evening at
small admission fee will be charged.
The Seward gateway. (Seward, Alaska) 1914-1917, 1916-07-28
AMATEUR BALL PLAYERS
TO BE AIDED ~
BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS
Especial to Gateway BY United Press)

Especial to Gateway by United Press
CLEVELAND, July 22-Amatew
ball players will &c, their chance in
Cleveland this season. A newspaper
has promoted scheme whereby -four
baseball experts, TWO of them eN-
lcagucrs, Will report weekly ON the
best player seen i'm action during the
seven days. Scores of amateur teams
are here fighting out the city champ
iouships.
I'm September the best players
selected will be divided into two on
four teams, ass available material
warrants, and q series of games play
ell at league park. Manager Lee
Foh, OF the Indians viii select what
me believes TO be the two most likely
looking amateurs and give them SIX
week tryout next spring with ms
team.
Managers o., bush leagues also will
bee here and sign up amy of the
amateurs which look good TO them.
Some amateur games here draw So
GOO To- 100000 fans.
The Seward gateway. (Seward, Alaska) 1914-1917, 1916-07-28
WAR PRISONER IN BOLD
DASH FOR HIS LIBERTY

Skagway Alaskap;-Taking adj
vantage of the cover Of darkness t,
mush his way over the summit,
through brush, down gullies and up
precipitous mountain sides, resting in
the day time and keeping out of sight
under the .hrubbcry, G. e. Bieyrrcnd,
held since October, 1914, in the Police
BARRACKS at Whitehorse as a prisoner
of war, has made good his escape and
will leave tonight for his home in
San Francisco lie has cabled for
money to cover his fare, and his wife
and family in the Golden City will be
overioyed when the Wire is delivered
to them this morning announcing that
their father and husband is a free
man.
Mr. Gjcrfrcnd was born i'm Ger
many. He came to the United States
and took out his first papers. He was
working ON the lower river division
when the war broke out. He was i'm
termed at Dawson and told to wait in
that city, pending an investigation.
He ran away and was caught in
Whitehorse and since that date has
been detained in the police head
quarters as a prisoner Of war.
The Seward gateway. (Seward, Alaska) 1914-1917, 1916-07-28
NEWS NOTES

W. NJ. Wheeler, formerly a business
man OF Nome and now q travelling
man, is In the city.
Miss BodIlins is the lady i'm charge
at the Overland hotel
Grad Williams is q very sick man
and has arrived from the hills curoute
outside 20 Arizona where he hopes 20
get relief.