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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
Protect AGAINST
DAMAGE BY FIRES
when School Buildings Are Opened
Sept. . Children WIN Be More
Safe Than Ever Before.
sIxY ExTINGUISHERs INSTALLED
panic Bolts Have Been Placed on All
Doors Of Structures Under Con-
troll of the Board.

When the 5000 or more children in
pock Island arrive at their desks Sept.
Z ~ begin the 19I6-I917 school year.
tsev viii he better protected against
Gre than ever before in the history of
the City.
Panic bolts have been placed on ev-
s-v outside door Of the public school
bindings In addition to this, the
Ss Pvrene fire extinguishers recently
nu-chased have been installed in the
various schools
Estimates have been received on fire
ss,apes but have not Vet been made
nuhlic. The new air duct which was
Installed early in the summer at the
high school viii be Invaluable in sup
nlvfnr pure ar to the gymnasium and
"a room IA on the first floor as we'll as
-be rest of the building. The library
rsnodeling has been completed and
me main library will now be devoted
70 study and reference work only. The
lnsning and returning Of school books
will Be carried on in a room directly
across the hall on the second floor
where an business connected with the
library Will he taken care Of by As
sistant Librarian Margaret Lawson
Rest Rooms Moved.
The teachers rest room has been
removed 10 the landing OF the stairs
between the second and third floors.
This has been equipped with the nee
essarv furniture and adOrnments to
make an attractive lounging. room for
the teachers OF duty. 1t will be pro-
tected from the lower hall by a sliding
screen which can be easily moved to
permit entrance. The building is being
thoroughly cleaned and Will be ready
for the food of students on Sept 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24

Eighteenth avenues" and said certif1-
cate also shows the court costs, the
amount of accrued interest, and the to-
tai amount of said assessment, and
said certificate also states that the
said improvement conforms substan-
TALLY to the requirements of the orig
inaI ordinance for the construction o;
the same IS required by law, and that
final hearing on said certificate will be
had on the 18th day of September, A.
D. 1916, at 9 o'clock a. m, or as soon
thereafter as the business of the court
will permit All persons desiring may
file objections in said court before said
day. and may appear and make their
defense.
Dated this 22nd day of August, A. D.
1916.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
President,
n JUHL,
Secretary.
WALLACE TREICHLER,
Member
Board of local improvements of the
city of Rock Island. III.
Holm X. SCOTT, City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24

ule. while Rock Island offered to de-
bate either way, Matters were at a
deadlock until Moline finally withdrew
from the triangle In fairness to both
schools the Rock Island teams held
uuai debates with each school. Al
though the local teams captured three
out OF four debates they were unfor-
tunate enough to lose the one that
counted and Davenport therefore rep
debates.
In order to decide the controversy
the schools comprising the Big Eight
league sent representatives to a con-
ference to locate the trouble. When
the old constitution was produced,
article l3 was the only paragraph
which referred to the high school de-
oates. This paragraph stated: There
is to be a debating league under Knox
college"
This was Immediately abolished and
a new constitution substituted which
in Article i , places the control of the
league in the hands of the Big Eight
association. The head of the league
VIII stiH remain at Knox college.
The Big Eight assertion in reality
consists OF nine schools ARRANGED in
districts. The schools of each district
1871 ypAAAN NCbSaANSr anu the winner rep
resents the district in the inter-dis-
trict debates. Winners of inter-dis-
trict debates then contest for the state
championship. The tri-cities comprise
district No. 1. The question to be de-
Dated this year, was submitted by
Knox college under the old constitu-
ton and reads. Resolved. that the
United States should establish a pro-
tectorate relation with the Philippine
islands" This question will be de-
bated on March Is. 1917. According to
the new constitution which goes into
effect next year. each school will sub
NIT question that il wishes to debate.
/ The questions thus submitted, will be
printed and returned 10 the schools for
selection. The schools will then mum
| Der them according to preference. plac-
/ ing the most favored ones first In this
manner a question suitable to all
schools Will be selected and differ
ences will be abolished. Principal A
J. Burton of the local high school is
vice president of the Big Eight league.
RuSsia'S Great Bell.
The Gar Kolokol-the great bell of
! 1or =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24

State OF Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty. ss:-
In the county court of said county.
To the August term, A. D. 1916.
Warrant No 81
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the board OF local
improvements of the city Of Rock Is
land. Ill. has filed in the county court
OF Rock Island county a certificate OF
the cost of the improvement entitled
in said court. In re petition OF the city
OF Rock Island. Ill. to assess the cost
of the paving of Forty-fourth street
with brick blocks from Fourteenth to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
General No. 407.

Notice is hereby given 10 all per
sons interested that the city council OF
Rock Island. ILL.,, having ordered that
an eight-inch Waterman be construct
ed on Forty-second avenue, from a
point so feet west Of Twelfth street to
the center line of Fourteenth street,
and the ordinance for the same being
on file in the Office OF the city clerk
Of said city. and said city having ap-
piled to the county court OF Rock Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
SpeeIaI Assessment Notice.

General Nd. 4Unt
Notice is hereby given TO all per-
sons interested that the city council or
Rock Island, Ill, having ordered that
a six-inch Waterman be constructed
on Eleventh street. from Forty-second
avenue TO Forty-fifth avenue, and an
eight-inch Waterman on Fourth ave
nue.. from Eleventh to Twelfth streets,
and the ordinance for the same being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
Special Assessment Notice.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island CO

VI AA4Aiipi5s iAONh tOun~
ty. SIS
In the county court of said county.
To the August term. A. Il 1916.
Warrant No 3S7.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested. that the board OF local i'm
provements of the city of Rock Island.
ILL.,. has filed in the county court of
Rock Island county a certificate OF the
cost OF the Improvement entitled in
said court. In re petition of the city
OF Rock Island. Ill, TO assess the cost
OF constructing a 6-inch Waterman on
Eleventh street from Twenty-ifth ave-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
Notice TO Contractors.

Bids will be received at 10 a. m,
Sept. /. 1916. at Office OF highway SUI
perintendent in court house. for con
structing Hutchinson ana Schoening
bridges In Bowling township. Certi-
fed checks for $500 each must accom-
pany bids.
WALLACE TREICHLER.
Highway Superintendent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24

RuSsia's Great Bell.
The Gar Kolokol-the great bell of
Moscow-is the largest in the world
It weighs nearly 200 tons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
35c Broons 19c

Good quality house brooms,
sewed, regular $50 TO-
value, Friday .... l. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
TaHeta Ribbon &c

Fancy and plain taffeta ribbon,
4 and 5 inch widths, I5c O.
and IOC values. yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
New Novelty Ribbons

lust received new lot of mar
row novelty ribbons in all col
Ors at 25c and CSC a yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24
Friday Drug Specials

Pompeian olive oil, pint size,
soc value, 39c; peroxide of hyd-
rogen, $50 value, I9c; combina-
ton water bottle and fountain
syringe, no seams, SIPS value,
CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-24

Regular 32c quality "a bleach,
ed shooting, very dependable
quality, for Friday, DC
the ward XIV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-73S acres of land six miles
from Pensacola on beautiful bay front,
suitable for summer or winter resort,
any kind of orchard; staked out for sub,
division. For information cali on John
Kastory, sos e. Gadsden. 13apr-7t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
WANTED.
REPAIRING.

WE HAVE the only Sewing Machine
repair shop in the city. Your patron
age solicited and work guaranteed.
Singer Sewing Machine Co., 81 w. Gar
aen sI 4apr
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
JACKSONVILLE MARKET.

Jacksonville, April 1.-THE spirit mar
ket was nominal al 1884, with no sales.
Receipts, Casks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13

FOR SALE-Extra good milch COW, fresh.
Bargain IL taken at once. o. G. Simp-
son, 2 miles south of Roberts, Fla, east
side L. & ". railroad 12apr-3%
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
MONEY no loan

WE negotiate loans on improved farm
lands for five and ten years. Reason
able interest. ]. NJ. Dawson Loan Co,
BreWton, Ala. 2smar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13

wANTTD-Position as woodsman q
mana ger for turnentine business, book
keener or comrrissary clerk. Plenty OF
experience in all CAPACITIES. Tenpersart4e
and steady Address F. o. Box PIP
Tampa, Fla. IVapFt
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
CHIRoPoDIsF

BUNIONS. Corns, Ingrown Nails, Foot
Troubles. DR.. Wesley Younge, Eek
pert) Chiropedist. Office 3o6 Thiesen
Building. Phone 1913. s-2-tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
POSITION WANTED.

IN memory of Mr.. Frank L.
Maves, and In recognition Of the
spirit Of helptulness that was his,
The Journal win insert under this
classification free advertisements
for those in need of employment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
SAVANNAH MARKET

Savannah, April 12-The spirit market
was steady at 4SQ4s1A. with sales of IS
casks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
LONDON sPIRITs.

London. April lz-spirits quotations.
spots, &c shillings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13

FOR SALE-Early Triumph potato plants
| $100 per thousand; can ship on short
notice. r. q. Green, Bay Minette, Ala.
12apr-12s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
NAVAL STORES
PENSACOLA MARKET.

The spirit market was nominal at 40,
with no sales.
Receipts, Casks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13

~ 4 NyTFr,- Position as hoolxkeeper by
vo,,np man; experiencedI references
furnished. Address L, care Journal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13

FOR SALE-Flanders 40"
cut-down, for speed. In
good running order. One
extra tire, 2 extra tubes
speedometer, demountable
ribs; $175 cash. Ring 1889
before 4 p. m. today. 1t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
sAIE -N.EN wANcEn
BOARD AND ROOMS.

FOR RENT-Large front room, North
Hin. Phone and bath. Gentlemen
'nly. Box 1897. or phone 322. .23ian
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Mule, wagon and buggy, in
quire at Blanchards. Brent, Fla.
9apr-5t@
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-13
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

SWEET POTATO PLANTS-Nancy
Han. Triumph and Porto Rico Vans,
SITS per 1000. 5000 for $3.50. Delivered
prepaid. Can ship Immediately. ". W.
Morris. Fort Green, Ala 26marto17apr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
Would Buy Land To Prevent Hem1ning Tn
 County Courthouse

Tn order that the. remodeIed county court house shall not be hemnled in by adjoining buildings, the county commissioners are considering the ad- visibility of acquiring property on the west, which was recently sold by the First Congregational society to Sam uel H. Wheeler.
 The Fairfield county bar at g. meet ing to be held next Friday will dis cussa the matter. Opinions will be asked upon the advisability of asking the county commissioners to buy the tract If the bar is in favor of ac- quiring the land, condemnation pro- sceedings will probably be brought in the superior court.
 A few days ago the sale of the prop erty to MT Wheeler was confirmed by Judge Webb of the superior court, whose consent was necessary because the church society held the property in trust. It is understood that MT. Wheeler bought the lana for the pur- pose of extending a wing of The StratdeId to Golden Hill street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
RURAL DELIVERY
 MAIL MAN HURT
 AS HORSE SHES
Frightened Animal Runs Away With Post Office
 Buggy and Hits Auto

Willis BrothertOn "a, rural mail car rier covering the Long Hill routes was slightly injured at 2:30 o'clock this af- ternoon when his horse ran away on Elm street and he was thrown from his buggy.
 Near Harrison. street the animal be- came frightened either by a flying piece of paper or the auto truck of James ConIon, the painter, and it started to run The driver was hold ing a slack line and the buggy ran upon the hind quarters of the animal
 Before he could recover his poise Brotherton was thrown from his seat to the back of the horse and thence to the road.
 | The buggy struck the ConIon truck and in the tangle the horse was cut on one leg It started straight for Main street where there was big l crowd: but the injury caused it to slow up and stop before it got out of Elm street. The Conlon truck was slightly damaged and the wagon was smashed.
 Passersby picked up MT. iBrotherton. He was taken to the post office, where he fainted. His scalp was lacerated Later he was taken to his home in an automobile.
 The horse was a faster one than MT. Brotherton is used to. It broke away from him when it started and he was unable to control it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
BARNUM TO BE GRAND MARSHAL
 OF BIG PARADE
Memorial Day Preparations Progressing Well With
 Grand Army Post.

William M. \Barnum, past com nander of Elias Howe, Jrs post, No. 3, G. A. R. recently appointed adju- tant general of the state department, has been selected as grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade. His chief of staff will be Major Louis J. Hermann.
 The first general order of the grand marshal concerning the Mem oria1 Day observance, will be issued shortly, Members of the Grand Army and of Franklin Bartlett camp, No. Il, Sons of Veterans, are preparing for their annual visits to the various ceme- teries for the purpose of marking with flags the graves of the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War.
 Last evening in Grand Army hall a number of the friends of Adjutant Barnun gave him a conplimen entary concert in honor of his 73rd birth day The concert was arranged by Mrs. Grace Lake. It was the second concert which she has arranged for members of the Grand Army About 100 members of the post and their friends were present and all thor oughly enjoyed the singing. music and recitations Refreshments were serv- ed at the closing of the concert. The opening number was Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid ?'' sung by quartet consisting or Mrs. Grace Lake, Mrs Mabel Weidenhanmers George Ownes and William White.
 Other numbers on the program were:
 ssTake Back the Heart Mrs. Lake.
 May Morning''-Ars. Frank Mu- nich.
 s.The Drum Major''-WiIliam White. Recitations- Mrs. Mabel Weiden- hammer
 .cooian Dehu',-anss Marie Hagger-
 s'The Voices of the woods Mrs Lillian Phillips.
 Recitations1Mrs! Sadie Davis.
 seTill DaNn''-Mr. Owens.
 Silver Threads Among the Gold'- Miss Elsie Nobbs. all the singers join- ing in the chorus.
 Roll On Thou Dark and Deep Blue Ocean Charles Couch.
 ssTft For Tat''-Miss Grace Garfield.
 'tThe Cuckoo''-Mrs. Weidenhanmer
 "A Perfect Day''-Afrs. Lake, by re- quest, accompanied by Mrs. Cora Van Yorx on cello.
 The accompanies were Miss Eula Toucey, Miss BIanch Roth and Miss Lillian Phillips. Orchestra, Miss Mar garet Casey. MT. Geisler, Miss Hunt and Mrs. Van Yorx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
OBITUARY
JOHN J. DILLON.

John J. Dillon. one of the early di- rectors of the Acorn Athletic club and who when he left Bridgeport about 10 years ago was particularly well known throughout the city,. died suddenly in Springfield, Mass, We'd nesday, MT. Dillon was about 45 years old. He is survived by two sis ters, Mrs. Edward Morris, and Miss Sarah Dillon, both of this city; a brother, James Dillon. of Noroton Heights, and a widow, whom he mar ried few years ago in Springfield following the death of his first wife in Canaan. The latter was killed by a horse soon after the family had left this city. Funeral services were held this morning in Springfield and the body was brought to this city on the 2:O3 train this afternoon. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
Comley Inspects
 Proposed Measure
 on Narrow Streets

fhel resolution by Alderman Henry A Lewis regarding elbow sueys'f is likely to be approved by the common council if Ciky Attorney CoIn1ey ap- proves the draft of an ordinance which will be prepared by the ordinance committee. Alderman Lewis resolu- ton forbids the building of homes on streets, lanes. or '.elbow alleys,,' as he calls them, except these thorough fares are first approved by the city engineer.
 Alderman Lewis claims real estate Over t efv t mainly i,s to ret me most money possible out Of the ground without regard to convenience of the public, after the sales are made, and without regard for street regulations or the symmetry of the street layouts.
 The resolution went first to the streets and sidewalks committee and has been referred to the ordinance committee by that body. If it is adopted it will put a stop to the prac- kfce which Alderman Lewis complains of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
William Street Dump
 Again Causes Trouble

The dump on William street is again giving trouble to residents of that section of East Bridgeport. It Is said that the gales of wind which gather force in sL sweep across sew sral miles Of open land blow all the dust papers and lighter rubbish on Ehe dump into the dooryards of those who live near it. Residents are afraid that they will not be able to open their windows or doors this summer1 If something is not done about it.,
 Despite the warning sent out by the Department of Commerce of the government, to save all old papers, a great quantity of them is being thrown upon the dump. These are distributed in the nearby yards by the breeze.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
Tashua and Long Hill

The Ladies, Aid of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lynn Abbott. Those attending were Mrs Nestor Wedge, Mrs. Fred W. Porter, Mrs. Banford Beach, Mrs. Leo Gabler, Mrs. RaIph medley. Mrs. Leroy Sherman, Mrs. Walter Coombs, Mrs. Martin Castle and Mrs. Lynn Abbott.
 The infant daughter, Katherine Lillian. of MT. and Mrs. George Le- teur of Long Hill, was christened in St. Roses church, Newtown, Sunday morning. The sponsors were Mrs. Mccormick of New York and John McGuinn of Long Hill. The party went from Long Hill to Newtown in an auto owned by Lawrence TayIor.
 The many frienrs of Joseph Koh- Ter of Tashua are sorry to learn he is in very feeble health.
 A reception will be held in the Methodist chapel Friday evening. May 12. in honor of Rev. and Mrs F. w. Poten. It is hoped that every body will attend and give them a cordial welcome for the coming year
 Mrs Thompson of York State is staying with her daughter, Mrs Geo. Leteur.
 Mrs. Charles Sweezy. and Miss L4au- renee of Bridgeport are at the home of Harry Sweezey as caretakers while Mrs. Harry Sweezey is confined to her bed by illness.
 Howard H. Peck of Tashua and Frank Griswo1d of '"The Naples Long Hill are serving on jury for the May term of the criminal superior court, Bridgeport.
 George Randel1 who had been in a Massachusetts hospital is now improv- ed and at the home of his father William F. Randall
 MT. and Mrs. Eli Godfrey Jr, of Bridgeport. are receiving congratu1a- tfons over the birth of a son. Mrs Godfrey was Miss May Randall of the Chestnut Hill district before her marriage.
 Miss Daisy J. Seeley is spending a few days in Westport as guest of her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Frank JeIlfff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
FIND IMPORTA ANT WITNESS IN CASE
 OF TWO RlzzOS
Locate 85 Year Old Woman Who Can Testify of
 Events In Italy.

for Coroner John J. Phelan, investi- gating the story of Michael Rizzo who pn Monday shot and killed his uncle, Angelo Rizzo of this city, has discov- cred a witness who will corroborate The young mans story that his uncle wronged his mother This witness is said to be an Italian woman s5 years old, now living in Bridgeport, but a resident of Italy lat the time Rizzfo claims his mother was nnistreated.
 Detective PetruGchell has a state- ment from this witness and will bring her before the coroner shortly to make her statement in person. Until she appears as witness the coroner is withholding her name. It is claimed that Rizzo's mother died from an over Hose of morphine. The coroner will continue his inquest in the Rizzo case tomorrow or Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
NEW ENGLAND MAY GET AERO
 MAIL SERVICE

Washington, May 12-Bids were opelied at the postofice departn ent today on the government's first aerial mail service routes. They would be in Alaska and Massachusetts. If the service proves successful a gradual expansion will follow to other routes where transportation is slow or in- adequate.
 Seven routes in Alaska will also form connecting link Between Sew1 ard and Nome, thence to Fairbanks and back to Valdez The longest route is 35S miles.
 The Massachusetts route is from New Bedford to Nantucket, 56 miles and return. The present cost of car- rying the Alaskan mails is on some
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
BROTHERS GET COURTS RATIFICATION TO USE
 MOTHERS SURNAME

Ernest Cook and George K. Cook of fhis city were allowed to change their names to Ernest Ballard and George K Ballard by order of Judge Webb in the superior court this afternoon. They said they had always been known as Ballard, which was their mother s maiden name. As their father neg lected them in their younger days they did not wish to bear his name. Their correspondence was carried on under the name of Ballard and they told the nourt it would save confusion if they had the legal right to use that name. Ernest is drug clerk ana George is employed in the office force of the Remington Arms Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
TOTS COMMITTED TO CARE OF INSTITUTIONS
 THROUGH PROBATE COURT

Four little children we're commit ted for care to public institutions m the probate court today Rocco ca pozzi, aged 4, was sent to St. Francls home, New Haven. The father of the child, Donate Capozzi, is in an insane asvlI1re- The mother. who lives in Lexington avenue, is unable to care for it.
 Fred M. Hayes, Jr., ' years old, son of Fred M. and Sadie Hayes, Of BOT Broad street, was sent 10 the county home at NorwaIk. The father desert ed the mother and she is unable to support the child.
 John and William Bannons aged 3 and 8 years respectively, were also sent to the county home. Their par ents, John and Mary Bannon, are dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-12
FIRE THREATENS
 LOGAN BROS.' STORE

Fire, which was started from an unknown cause in a pile of lumber stored near the new warehouse of Lo- gan Brothers on Housatonic avenue and Lumber street threatened the new structure at an early hour this morn ing The blaze was extinguished by chemicals.
 An ash bin in the rear of a wooden tenement at 273 Lexington avenue this morning caused about $5 worth of damage to some sheds. The fire was put out by apparatus summoned from box 333 at 1:43 p. m.
 Fire on the Cosgrove lunch cart at the corner of Main and Catherine street caused by overlooking grease caused slight damage to the interior of the wagon at 2:15 this afternoon.