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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
URGE TECH BOYS
TO LEARN USE OF
GUN THIS SUMMER
Lehigh University President
Points Out Need of Prepar-
ing Young Men
LOCAL MEN LEADERS
Take Prominent Part in Uni
versity Life Says Two
Faculty Members
LOCAL MEN LEADERS

The subject of Preparedness in its
largest sense was the subject of an
address delivered to the students of
the Technical high school this morn
ing at the opening exercises by DIR.
Henry S. Drinker. president of Lehigh
University. II believe in the theory
of a sound mind in sound body"
said he. IF America ever has to go
to war, 80 out of 100 of our young
men will go, and we want them to be
prepared to render a patriotic service
to their country" he added.
DR.. Drinker is chairman of the gov
erning committee of the summer mill
tary camps and stopped off in this
city for the express purpose of speak
ing TO the Tech boys. The speaker
urged the students to think of pre-
pairing for some college. He stated
that life is strenuous. and that the
college bred man has better chances of
success than the fellow without that
training. DIR. Drinker explained the
purposes of the several military camps
in various parts of the United States
and asked the Tech boys to investigate
the value that might be derived from
six weeks course in one of these
camps.
Accompanying DR.. Drinker was Pro-
fessor Raymond Walters, registrar of
the Lehigh University. He told of
the good work that is being done by
the Tech graduates that are attending
the South Bethlehem institution, and
stated that many of the Harrisburg
lads are the real leaders in the uni
VerSity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
U. S. HOLDS TO
RIGHT TO SHIPS
TOCARRY GUNS
Statement Defining Attitude of
Government Toward Armed
Vessels Issued

Washington, ID. c., April 20. - A
statement defining the attitude of tic
United States toward armed merchant
ships was made public to-day by the
State Department by. direction of
President Wilson. 1t originally was
prepared as circular note to other
powers. but 1t later was decided to
issue it as statement.
The statement holds to the right of
a merchant ship to arm for protection
only. but declares that merchantmen
which have used their armaments for
aggressive purposes arc not entitled to
the same hospitality in neutral ports
as peaceable armed merchantmen"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
Austrians Preparing Great
Offensive Against Italians
By Associated Press

Rome. via Paris, April 26. - The
Austrians are preparing a great Of
fensive against the Italian line under
the supervision of Archduke Charles
Francis, who is now inspecting the
troops on the IsonZo and in the
Trentino, according to the Gionale
DItalia. All civic traffic has been
suspended on the railroad from Graz
to Ugam and from Laibach to Jarvis.
The Giornale adds that a proclama-
tion has been issued to the Austrian
troops declaring that the hour of
Italy's well deserved punishment is
approaching, announcing the early
end of the war and the triumph of
Austria.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
Central Penna. District
Odd Fellows in Session
By Artnciafrd Prctt

Bellefonte, Pa, April 26. - The
thirty-second annual meeting of the
Central PENNSYLVANIA District odd
Fellows Association was held here to-
day, which is the ninety-seventh an
niversary of the institution of the or
der. The association is the only one
of its kind in the State and includes
all the Odd Fellows lodges in twenty
two counties. Bellefonte was in gala
attire for the occasion.
Thousands of Odd Fellows from all
parts of Central PENNSYLVANIA partici-
pated in the events of the day. The
program provided for a parade in the
morning which was followed by a
meeting in the public square at which
Burgess Edmund Blanchard was on
the program to make the address of
welcome. The response was made by
Grand Master ]. P. Hale Jenkins, of
Norristown.
A session of the Rebekah assembly
was held this afternoon and a special
session of the Grand Lodge will be
held in the evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
INFANTRY RESTS
WHILE Big GUNS
TAKE UP FIGHT
Heavy Artillery Fire West of
Mouse Pressages Early Re
sumption, However
DEAD MANS HILL CENTER
Germans Concentrate on First
Line Trenches; Avocourt
Wood Bombarded

There has been a halt in the heavy
infantry fighting in the vicinity of
Dead Mans Hill, northwest of Verdun,
but the Germans are vigorously en-
ploying their artillery in the region
west of the Meuse. foreshadowing an
early resumption by the infantry arm.
The German gunfire, according to
the afternoon Paris bulletin, was CEN
tered last night on first line trenches
north of Hill 304 and on the Avocourt
wood, on the French left, while in
the Woevre region, southeast of the
fortress. the French lines were also
subjected to big gun fire.
General military compulsion is fore
shadowed in Great Britain unless un-
attested married men come forward in
sufficient numbers to satisfy military
needs. At the secret session of par
lament yesterday Premier Asquith
stated that the government would ask
parliament for compulsory power
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
Expedition Columns Are
Awaiting Conference;
Villa Captain Killed
By .4ssociafcd Press

Columbus, y. NJ. April 26. - All
along the strengthened American line
of communication from Namiquipa to
Columbus the American eXpeditionary
forces are awaiting the outcome of the
conference between Majors General
frederick Funston and Hugh L. Scott
and General Alvaro Obregon. Mexican
minister of war. according to reports
here to-day. 1t is believed, it was
pointed out, that no steps toward car
rying out General Funstons plans for
the redisposition of the troops will be
taken until the conference has been
held and the, general inactivity con-
tinues.
New reports of sniping were brought
here to-day, il being asserted that an
American trooper sitting in front of
his tent in a small camp near Satevo
suffered a bullet wound in the jaw.
An encounter between Lieutenant AL
den NJ. Graham and a Villa captain at
a point below Namiquipa also was re-
ported. Lieutenant Graham killed the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
SOLDIERS ARE NOW
COMPLETELY EQUIPPED
Train After Train of Motor
Trucks With Rations,
Clothing and Guns Have
Arrived at Headquarters
Two Americans Killed
Routing Big Bandit Band

Field Headquarters. April &c,
Via Wireless to Columbus, y. NJ.
Two AmeriCans were killed and
three wounded in an engagement
between cavalry men under Col
George \. Dodd and 260 Villa
bandits at Tomachio in the center
OF the Sierra Madres, in Western
Chihuahua. on April %. accord
ing to an official report reaching
here to-day.
The Villa command under four
chiefs. Baca. CervanteS, DOM
inQIIez and Rios, was surprised in
the late afternoon and routed.
After the battle the Americans
found six dead Mexicans and 10
wounded while quantity of
horses, arms and equipment was
captured.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
BY associated Press

Field Headquarters, Namiquipa.
Chihuahua, April 25. Cvia wireless to
Columbia, y. NJ, April 26).-Several
detachments of American troops have
resumed active pursuit OF Villa and
are whipping the mountains north and
west of Parral where the bandit is
reported TO be hiding.
The advanced base, 500 miles south
OF the border is now completely equip
ped, train after train OF motor trucks
having arrived here within the last ten
days bringing rations, clothing and
equipment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
OHIO MINERS RESUME
By Associated Press

Columbus, Ohio. April &c. - Sew
eral of the largest coal mines in the
Hooking Valley coal fields resumed
operations to-day following the sign
ing of new two years agreement be-
tween the miners and operators at
Logan. Ohio, to-day. The new agree
ment will affect 10000 miners. For
the first time in several years all of
the mines in the Hooking district did
not close down pending the signing of
the new agreement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
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ELECT NEW PASTOR

The Lutheran Church of the Re
deemer. this city, which has been
without pastor since the Rev. Victor
Roland went to Butler. Pa. at a con-
Eregatinnal meeting elected the Rev.
DIR. NJ. II. Shafer, of Ramsey. \. J..
TO fill the vacancy. The Rev DR.
Shafer is a graduate of Columbia Uni
Nersity. He will take up his new
duties the second Sunday in May. on
Easter Sunday this church gave an Of
fering Of $S75.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
BRITAIN INSISTS
BLOCKADE LEGAL,
IN REPLY TO U. S.
Note Pledges Least Inconveni-
ence TO Neutral Trade
Possible
"CONDITIONS ALTERE D"
Instances Related of Efforts to
Ship Goods to Dummy
Buyers"
CONDITIONS ALTERED"

Washington, April 26. - The latest
British note in answer to American
protests against allied interferences
with neutral trade. made public last
night at the State Department. con-
tends that the practices complained of
are ''judicially sound and valid" and
that the relief which neutrals seek is
rather to be obtained by the mitigation
of necessary hardships than by
abrupt changes either in the theory
or application of a policy based upon
admitted principles of international
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
HARD COAL MEN
PREDICT STRIKE,
RESULT OF TIE
Operators and Miners Dead
locked Over Recognition of
United Mine Workers
10000 MEN AFFECTED
Walk Out Verdict at Pottsville
May 2 Is Feared; Check
off" Refused
BY Associated Press

New York. April 6.-Deadlocked
over the question of recognition of the
United Mine Workers of America, the
anthracite operators and miners to-
day face the possibility of a strike in
volving 176,o0O men. The three ex-
ecutive boards of the mine workers
union meet here to-day to receive the
report of the subcommittee. which was
unable to reach an agreement with
the operators subcommittee. Both
subcommittee will report to a general
conference of both the miners and
operators that they have been unable
to reach an agreement after seven
weeks of discussion.
Unless this conference is able to find
a way to break the deadlock, it will be
left to the miners convention at Potts
Vile. Pa, May 2, TO determine whether
the miners shall declare strike. Rep
resentatives of the miners to-day ex-
pressed faint hope that further nego-
tiations would be productive of results
and said that not one of the demands
made by the miners has been granted
by the operators.
Refuse "Check or
The deadlock is attributed by the
operators to the miners demand for
full recognition of the union. closed
shop and the compulsory collection by
the operators of all dues and assess
ments of the United Mine Workers
laid upon their members. The OPP
e''" o"s refused his demand, known as
eek Off" on the ground that
l-American and against the
of every other labor organ
!. ..-. in the country.
Demands and Answers
The other demands of the miners
orators were outlined here to-day as
follows:
A two-year agreement. Unanswered.
Twenty per cent. increase in wages
Five per cent. offered.
An eight-hour day. Granted. pro-
vided production is not curtailed.
Simpler methods Of settling griev-
ances. Operators willing to adopt any
plan to speed the work of the con-
ciliation board.
Limit contract miners to one work
ing place. Refused.
Equitable and uniform price of sup
plies to miners. Operators willing to
consider at any time.
"AIine run basis of pay for piece
work. Refused.
Readjustment of machine mining
scales. Operators offered minimum
rates of 50 to Sass day.
Arrangement of detail wage scales
and settlement of internal questions by
districts. Refused.
To prohibit individual contracts in
mining Refused.
The operators in refusing to install
the check off, system assert that they
are in accord with the decision of the
anthracite strike commission appointed
I'm 1902. John P. White, president of
the United Mine Workers. denies that
the strike commission settled this ques-
ton, but says the commission took UP
that subject on its own initiative and
contrary to an agreement under which
the demands of the miners were sub
mitted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
BIG PORTION OF
G. O.P. DELEGATES
ARE UJNPLEDGED
Massachusetts and New Jersey
Delegates Will Go to Conven-
ton Without Any Choice
LIGHT VOTE is CAST
Bay State Ballot Less Than
Half; Ohio Elects Organiza-
ton Candidates

Boston, Mass, April 26.-Thirty-t
OF the thirty-siX delegates chosen in
the presidential primaries yesterday to
represent Massachusetts in the Repub-
lican national convention are un-
pledged. These include the four dele
gates at large. Governor Samuel w.
Mccall, Senators Henry Cabot Lodge
and John w. Weeks and ex-senator
W. Murray Crane. The remaining four
delegates chosen from the Ninth and
Fourteenth Congressional districts are
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
[Continued on Page 81
Seventy Freight Cars
Burned in Big Fire

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, April 26. = Fire
swept the Maybrook terminal of the
Central New England Railroad early
to-day with a loss estimated at several
thousand dollars. Seventy loaded
freight cars were destroyed.
Two large freight houses. full of
goods. We're burned, together with two
platforms also heavily loaded. May
brook is the junction of the Erie, De-
high and Hudson and the Central New
England railroads.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
Denies Paralysis Has
Seized Mrs. Hettie Green
Rr .hstocintcd rrc;,

New York, April 26. - Published
reports that Mrs Hetty Green, con-
sidered the wealthiest woman in the
world. had been stricken with
paralysis and was seriously i'll were
denied to-day by her son, Colonel Ed
WARD Green, who said that his mother
contracted a slight cold while out rid
ing on Sunday. She was up yester-
day attending to her usual heavy
routine of business" Colonel Green
declared.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
Joint Committee Begins
Work on New Army Bill
By .Assoeiated Prsss

Washington, April 26. - Work of
perfecting a new army BILL the first
of the administrations big prepared
ness measures. was begun to-day by
the joint Congressional conference
committee.
The bill is the Senate substitute for
the Hay army measure passed by the
House. In view of the material differ
ences between the two measures. it is
expected that considerable time will be
required before a conference agree
ment can be reached
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
DECLARE MARTIAL
RULE in DUBLIN
FOLLOWING RIOTS
English Troops Occupy Liberty
Hall Headquarters of
Rebels
SENDING MORE SOLDIERS
Military Arrives at Capital
From Belfast and Eng
land; City Quiet

London. April 26.- Liberty Hall.
headquarters of the Dublin rebels and
Stephens Green, which was captured
by them. have been occupied by the
military Premier Asquith announced
to-day in the House of Commons.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
the city and county of Dublin, it was
announced in the House of commons.
Continued on Page 5.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26

A telegram was received at the State
Highway Department to-day that State
Highway Commissioner Robert j. Cum
ningham mad died at his home in
Sewickley. near Pittsburgh, at 124e
O'CLOCK to-day.
Commissioners Cunningham was
taken i'll in this city on April 4, being
attacked Dy acuse Indigestion, brought
on by overwork. but although very
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
NEAT SCARCITY IN BERLIN

Of Berlin. is quoted in Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam, as saying the most
significant development OF the Easter
HOLIDAYS for the people OF Berlin was
the steadily growing scarcity of meat.
Housewives rushed from shop to shop.
Norwerts says, in order to obtain at
least a piece of meat
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
EARTHQUAKES RECORDED
BY Associated Prcss

IyV sIN9Vl TUFtU 7 TtNN
Washington, April 26. - Two earth
quakes occurred during the night, the
first beginning at 9.27 p. m. and the
second at 2.2S a. m. 1t was estimated
the distance from Washington was
2,200 miles The movement was east
and west.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
JTTNEURs PLAN FIGHT
Will Meet Tomorrow With Attorneys
to Prepare for Legal Battle

At a meeting last evening of the
Harrisburg Automobile Transportation
Association. the new organization Of
the iitney drivers, the public stands"
phase of the jitney problem which
agitated Council so yesterday was gone
over in detail. The jitneurs according
to President Ed. f. Eisley. decided to
meet again tomorrow evening with
their attorneys to prepare for the
iitney ordinance violation hearings be-
fore Alderman Hoverter on Friday
President Eisley said the jitneymen
will carry their fight into court If
NECESSARY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
CONTINUED on Page 81
SABBATH SHAVING ILLEGAL?
Much Harried Union Station Barber
VIII Take Case 70 Court

h-Harfied Union Station Barber
VIII Take Case TO Court
For the sixth time in as many weeks
Charles Williams, proprietor of the
Union Station barber shop, has been
arrested for violating the old Sunday
blue laws" by keeping his place of
business open on Sundays and he win
be heard this evening before Alderman
Landis.
The barber, II is understood, will let
the courts decide this time whether he
is breaking law by accommodating
the public on the Sabbath by appeal
ing from the alderman's decision
should q fine be imposed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
ROGERS CASE GOES TO JURY

New York, April 26,-The case OF
Ida Sniffen Rogers, who poisoned her
two children ana is on trial in the
Supreme Court on the charge of mur-
der, went to the jury this afternoon.
Her defense was that she was tenn
porarily insane because Lorlys Elton
Rogers. the father of the children had
not divorced the woman then his
wife. Rogers has since been divorced
and has married the defendant
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
CONSULT KAISER
ON ANSWER TO
AMERICAN NOTE
Chancellor and Won HoltZen-
dorff Go Back to Front After
Conference With Gerard
Berlin, April 26. via London. -
The German answer to the Amer
lean note may he presented on
Saturday

Berlin. April 25, via London.-Chan-
cellor Won -Hollweg and Ad
miraI Won Holtzendorff. chief of the
naval general staff, departed for head
quarters on the evening train to con-
suit with Emperor William in regard
to the reply to the American note. The
conference with James w.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity: Gem
orally cloudy tonight and Thurs
day, with probably occasional
showers; cooler Thursday; low
est temperature Tonight about
AZ degrees.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Over
cast tonight and Thursday with
probably showers; cooler Thurs
days light 10 moderate variable
winds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
GENERAL coMM1TTEE BACKS MINERS


GENERAL COMMITTEE BACKS MINERS
New York April 26-The general committee repre-
sentng of the three anthracite district of Penn
syvana endorsed at meeting here late this afternoon the
report of their subcorees which yesterday refused to
accept their offers of the subcommittee operators in
spect to the miners demands
LAWYER SHOOTS OPPONENT
Nashville Tenn April 26-Attorney Charles c. Ira 7
shot and killed Attorney Harry Stokes here to-day
They had been opposing counsel in the so-caled
payers suit" involving investigation into the city
affairs
; WELSH WILL FIGHT HERE
Harrisburg - Harry Pollock manager for Freddie /
Welsh this the match with Mcclure
would take place in Harrisburg May scheduled
added "Welsh's hand is all right"
SUGGESTS WAY TO AVERT BREAK
Washington, April z6-count Won Bernstor#, the
German ambassador in response to request
lin Foreign Office has cabled suggestions
submarine crisis which he believes will break
with the United States
YARMOUTH ALSO BoMBARDED
London, April 26.-Yarmouth bombarded by Ger
warshps which yesterday
were killed twelve wounded.
MRS ROGERS NOT GUILTY
New York April 26.-Jury in of Mrs. Ida sniFen
Rogers charged with murder of her children brought
in verdict to-day of not guilty on grounds of insanity
HARRY HENsEL DEAD
Lancaster Pa, April 26-Hary H. Hensel well-known
newspaperman and boxing promoter died here to-day
MARRIAGE LICENSES
and AIexand NJ. POpOn
Arthur
tow
Leroy Lester and Angel RUSS city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26

The Juniata. ChemunE and Upper
West Branch will probably re-
main nearly stationary. Other
tributaries and the main river
VIII probably continue to fall
Hteadily. A stage of about so
feet IL Indicated for Harrisburg
Thursday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
General Condition.

Pressure continues low over the
Eastern part of the country with
center of the principal depression
over New York state and South
ern New England. showers hnye
fallen In the last twenty-four
hours generally I'm the Middle and
Upper Mississippi and Lower
Ohio valleys, including Tennes-
see, and I'm the Lake Region, Mid
die Atlantic and New England
States.
Temperatures have fallen to IL
degrees generally from the Rocky
Mountains eastward, except along
the Immediate Atlantic coast.
from South Carolina to New Jer-
sfy,. where they have risen
slightly.
Temperature; n. m. -.
sum- Rises, Ball .. MI; sets, 6:55
Moon, New moon, May 2. 1920
n. m.
River stage, So feet above low
water mark.
Yesterday's Weather
Highest temperature, -.
Lowest temperature. IS.
Mean temperature. 30.
Normal temperature, 55.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
WELSH WILL FIGHT HERE

Harrisburg. Harry Pollock, manager for Freddie
Welsh wired this afternoon that the match with MCGUIRE
would take place in Harrisburg May scheduled
added, "welsh's hand is all right"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-26
LAWYER SHOOTS OPPONENT

Nashville, Tenn. April 26-Attorney Charles c. Ira
bue shot and killed Attorney Harry Stokes here to-day.
They had been opposing counsel in the socaled tax
payers suit involving the investigation into the city
affairs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-21
HAVE THEIR OWN TROUBLES
American Ambassadors Called on by
Compatriots to Perform Some
Queer stunts"

The American taxpayer at home
and the taxpayer travelling in foreign
countries both look upon Uncle Sam s
embassies, legations and consulates
as sort of clearing house for trou-
BILE. No matter what form their de-
mands take, they consider that they
must be instantly complied with by
their representatives abroad
Some good Americans apparently
labor under the delusion that an en-
bassy is argus-eyed and omnipotent.
At Easter one fond lover living in
the far west cabled to our ambassador
at Paris that he wished a bunch Of
violets. to cost $40, sent to his best
girl, Miss Blank. With the best will
In the world his request could not be
complied with. as he gave no address
beyond Miss Blank, Paris" and he
sent no money for the flowers.
During the last season before King
Edwards death, the American ambas-
sador to the court of st. James re-
ceived a note from a compatriot. In
part it read as follows:
81 am in London for short visit.
and wish to attend one of the balls
given at Buckingham palace so please
procure an invitation for me- AS my
husband is not here, also desire that
one of the attaches of your embassy,
no matter how Insignificant accom-.
pany me to the ball"
The phrase became a catchword at
the embassy. If any particular work
outside of the regular routine turned
up, the members of the staff would
laugh and point to his neighbor, say
ing:
You do it, Tom, you're more in.
significant than l." and so on down
the line