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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mrs. Mayme Webster, 1922 Wood
lanad avenue, is convalescent after
being quite ill and confined to her
home.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
DR.. A. o.
Physician and Surgeon.

Physician and Surgeon.
Office, S21 Indep. Ave, Bell Phone
Main 443S.
Residence, 531 Tracy Ave.
Office hours-9:00 to 1900 a. m
300 to 500 and 500 to 900 p. M.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Letters are at the, Sun office for
J.. D. Bowser, A. A. Anderson, Richard
B. Harrison and Miss Belle Marshall.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Growth physically is as essential as
growth mentally. Gymnastics and
athletics under the supervision of Prof.
p. L. Jacobs are not being sighted.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sellers left Mon.
day night for Chicago where they will
visit for awhile.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Miss Maude Turner and Mrs. Sellars
were visitors at Western University
Saturday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

For Rent-Apartment upstairs;
rooms, gas and water; S12 per month
VIM. H. Bradford, 2517 Michigan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, 1921 High
land avenue, left Tuesday for Sedalia
to attend the bedside of her mother.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

All the religious and literary organ
izations have had their election of Of
ficers and have shown good judgment
in the selections.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

W. c. A; also an address by N. B..
Robinson on Cooperation" Both
were well received.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mrs. T. A. Holland of 1905 East
18th street is up again from a weeks
illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
KANSAS CITY, KAs.
BY MRS. KITTY B. DAVIS.

Mrs. Siney Brown, 953 New Jersey,
Is confined to her bed from illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mrs. Maude Gamble is i'll at her res
idence, 1928 Agnes.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Prof. Chas. Stewart lectured to a
large audience Sunday. Subject,
Morals"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
Good morning.

Mrs. Pearl Riley of 23d and Vine, is
quite i'll.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

"A surprise party was given Mrs. ].
K Thompson February 20 at her home,
Tenth and Freeman avenue, by some
of her lady friends
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Mrs. Caddia Whether, of 1908 Michi.
gan, is indisposed this week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, mod
ern. Mrs. Jessie Smith, 1922 Wood,
land. -Mar11
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
KNIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP OF THE

U. B. F.
The first annual ball of the Knights
of Friendship will be given Monday
evening, March 81, at Lyric hall, 1871
Lydia n
First Prize-Diamond lavaliere.
Second Prize-$2.50 in gold to the
one selling the largest amount of tick
cts.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
THE cRAEco ART CLUB.

The embroidery library set given
by the Graeco Art club February IA
was OF by Mr.. Jess Hayes. The
club feels grateful to all who help
to make their third annual exhibit a
success.
MRS. MINNIE ADAMS,
President.
MRS. BETTE OFFICER,
Secretary.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

The Grand Court of Calanthe, X. of
P. E. and w. H., jurisdiction of Kansas,
held their semi-annual grand session
February 25 with Naomi Court No. 6.
Mrs. Maggie L. Hulsey delivered an
eloquent address and the following
courts were represented: Queen of the
West No. /, Golden Rule No. 2, Silver
Shield No. 8, Melrose No. 4 and Maggie
L. No. 5.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
A HANDSOME AUTOMOBILE
The new 1916 Passenger
BROWN CLIPPER

BROWN
Is here.
The car of class, driven by owner.
w. H. HUB5ELL.
Both phones
Bell East 2013W.
Home East 4159.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

PRINTING?
SEE FRANKLIN.
hone Grand 29SS.

Bell phone Grand 29SS.
Everything it takes to make
Printing pleasing and attractive
why he's got it.
ale Delivers the Goods"
1908 East 18th Street.
(Near 18th and Troost).
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

For Rent-Large coy room with al.
cove; privilege of bath and phone;
private home; desirable location. 1011
Michigan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

The chorus has been practicing vio-
lently and gel vehemently on "Hia-
watha," n of Coleridge Taylor's pro-
auctions, and the doubts on the part
of many as to whether it could be
mastered by them or not has served
as an inspiration to work harder.
Among the many interesting features
can be mentioned: The entertain
ment by the V~ictrola, the Lincoln,
Douglass and Washington programs
and the appearance of the unknown
quantity" O rthe freshman class on the
25th. This was their first plunge into
the sea of activity and they came out
safely, having provided themselves
with life savers of preparation. They
deserve special applause.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

The military social given at West
ern University Feb. Is in honor of the
cadets and at which Sergeant Saddler
gave us a splendid address on Pre-
.paredness and the Advantage of Mill
,tary Training in the Schools" was in
deed a success and marks an epoch
in the history of our alma mater.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04
TO Rent

For Rent-One nicely furnished
room; one modern unfinished
1925 Michigan ave, upstairs. Miss
Inez Page.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

1915 E. 18th St.-5-room cottage, new
ly decorated and painted. Price, 81, 800;
500 down and $12 per month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

Persons renting or buying from us will
be given preference on all employment in
sur employment department.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-04

2313 woodland. Sr, modern, br., $1,000;
5000 down SIS per month without interest,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
SOUTH DAKOTA VETS PLAN
To Prevent Enforcement of Newly
Adopted Amendment.

Sioux Falls. $ d., Nov l6 South
Dakota vets have plan for block
ing enforcement of the prohibition
amendment adopted at the election
last week, at least Two years.
The state legislature at its winter
session must pass law prescribing
penalties and the method of enforce
ment OF the constitutional amendment.
Under the referendum clause of the
constitution all laws enacted by the
legislature may be referred to a vote
of the people on petition of certain
proportion of the voters The vote
must be held at the next state elec-
tion.
1t is proposed to apply the referen-
dun to the enforcing law on the pro
hibition question which will be passed
this winter. The referendum could not
be held until November. 1918.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
IDAHO STARTS PROBE
OF FRAUD IN VOTING

Boise, Ida. Nov. 16.-All OF the
county prosecuting attorneys OF Idaho
have begun an Investigation into al
legged frauds at last weeks election.
Attorney General J. H. Peters. in a
letter called their attention to the
large vote polled and to the general
abuse of the swearing i'm of voters on
election day.
In several counties. it has been as
oertained, the total OF votes cast ex
eeeds the number of ballots actually
used Grand jury Investigations are
authorized by the attorney general
Suspicion of officials was first
aroused by the increase In Idaho s
total vote from l07 900 In 1914 to
about 100000 this year, although the
population has not been greatly in
creased
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
BANDIT R0bS TRAIN,
RIDES WITH VICTIMS

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 16.-As the
Missouri Pacific Omaha-l.incoln Ex
press Train No los was leaving leaY-
enworth Kan. for Kansas City. Mo,
a lone robber masked. entered the
rear sleeping car. leyeled "A pistol at
the four male passengers and the con.
ductor. e. r. Sehmitt. and obtained
sac
The bandit then informed his vie
Tins that they might resume their
seats
I'll ride a piece with you" he said
At intervals during the thirty-fiye
mile journey. as one Of the passenger,
would shift his position, the pistol IN
the robbers hand would shift to cover
him.
When the train pulled into the Kan
sas City tkan.l station, the man wish
ed his victims good night. left the
car by the rear platform and disap
peared in the railroad yards.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
MORE SUITS AGAINST
the ADAMSON LAW

Minneapolis. Nov is.-Attacks on
the Adamson eight hour law were filed
In the United States district court
here by counsel representing the Great
Northern, the Northern Pacific and
the Minnea polls and st. Louis roads.
Counsel for the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific roads said that the
cases were filed at Minneapolis In or
der to be In the same court as the
Minneapolis and ST Louis action.
Railroads all over tho country will
follow in filing suits to test the con
stitutionality OF the AdamsOn law. In.
dications are that every road will take
the matter into court.
About 5000 actions probably will re
suit, for the railroads are determined
to have the courts pass upon the law
This move will work TO keep federal
attorneys busy during at least two
years arguing against the points raised
against the law by counsel for the diff
fersnt railroads.
In each OF the suits filed here al in
junction is asked restraining the
United States district attorneys, al
chairmen OF brotherhoods and all 9th
er persons connected with the broth
erhoods or represented by the chair
men Attempting to put into effect the
Adamson law
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
SEES PEACE AFTER
ROUMANIA'S FALL

Berlin, Nov l6.-The opening of
peace negotiations may perhaps be ex-
pected with fair prospects OF success
in the course of the coming winter.
according TO Count Albert Apponyi,
veteran Hungarian leader and former
Hungarian premier. who is visiting
Germany
We cannot expect he said. TO
see peace negotiations opened within
the next few weeks while the Rouman-
ian campaign is still undecided. How
ever, ! regard our chances for sue
cess there as excellent, and once Rou-
mania is crushed, | think both sides
will be willing to consider the question
of peace.
"Roumanis was the entente's last
card and is proving a losing one We
are massing a big army against the
Roumanians. and | think that the end
will come shortly.
"Of course, our progress on the
Transylyanian front Is a bit slow. ow
ing to the great difficulties of the
country and particularly TO the def
cheney I'm rearward communications.
These communications are far
poorer than in the west or even in
Galicia and Russia However. the en-
try of Roumania into the war has in
many respects been really advantage
Gus to us"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
Use Liquid Fire in Attack
on SOmme Front.
BRITISH PUSH FORWARD
Report Further Advance in Ancre Re
gon and Capture Of Five Thousand
Prisoners-Paris Announces Prog.
ress North of the Somme.

London, Nov l6-With the battle
between the British and the Germans
still raging around the Ancre brook
the Germans have struck the French
lines hard blow at the other extrem-
ity of the Somme fighting front at
tacking between Ablaincourt and the
Chaunes woods. south of the river.
Paris asserts that this attack, which
was desperately pressed with the as
sistance of liquid fire, resulted in a
gain OF ground only east of Pressoire,
half way between Chaulnes and Alb
laincourt Here the Germans reached
a group OF ruined dwellings.
The latest news from the British
offensive in the Ancre region reported
General Haig's troops pressing on be
yond the village of Beaucourt-sur-
Ancre the ground about which has
been well consolidated The taking
OF more than 5000 German prisoners
has been officially announced.
North of the Somme Paris announ-
ces progress for the French in the St.
Pierre Vaast wood region. where pos
session or dominating ground al Sail
lisel in facilitating their operations.
From the border OF Western Mol
davia To the Slsnic and Oituz valleys.
in Transylyania. the Austro-German
forces are being pursued beyond the
frontier by the Roumanian troops. ac-
cording to announcement by the Rou
manian war office.
In the Juul valley the Roumanians
have been forced back to their second
line trenches as the result OF eontin
ued violent Teuton attacks, the state
ment adds. and the Roumanians also
have been Obliged to yield some
ground I'm the Alt valley
Russian troops on the River Nara
yuvka, in the region OF the heights to
the east of l4ipicadolna, In Galicia. as
sumed the offensive and forced the
Austro-Germsn troops from the posi-
tions which they had occupied on both
sides OF the road leading to the village
of Slayentin. according TO the Russian
official statement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
CABRERA DISAVOWS
BORDER AGREEMENT

Atlantic City. y. J.. Nov. L. Repu-
diation by Luis Cabrera OF plan of
border control that had been agree
upon by two of his colleagues and the
three American members again has
made doubtful the ability OF the Amer
leans on the American Mexican joint
commission to assist Mexico in it's
efforts To restore normal conditions
along the frontier.
The Americans were hopeful that
they might yet induce the MeXieans
To agree to plan for the protection
OF life and property along the bound
airy.
There appeared reason to believe
that unless the chairman of the Mex
lean commission adopted more tract
able manner he and his associates
would be informed that further con
sideration of Mexico's social. econ.
omic and military problems must come
to an end
The agreement that provided for the
withdrawal of the American punitive
expedition now In Chihuahua and for
a method OF dealing with border raid.
ers in the future was reached on
Monday. lenacio Bonillas and Alberto
j PAM OF the Mexican commission
coneurring
MIR Cabrera. chairman of the Mex.
lean representation. was in Philadel-
phia. When he re-appeared in the
commission room he vehemently an
nounced his opposition to the deta Us
of the plan agreed upon
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread.

Trivial blemishes are sometimes the
first warning of serious skin diseases.
Neglected skin troubles grow. DR. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment promptly stops
the progress OF eczema. heals stubborn
eases Of pimples, acne blotchy, red and
scaly skin. The antiseptic qualities OF
Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment kill the
germ and prevent the spread Of the
trouble. For cold sores or chapped
hands. Dr. Hobsons Eczema Ointment
offers prompt relief. At your druggist
so cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
COLD WEATHER
CLOSES MINES
Ten Thousand Men Idle at
Butte, Mont.


Residents of Some Sections Of Treas
ure State Appeal to Governor Stew
art for Assistance in Relieving the
Fuel Situation.
Helena. Mont, Nov. l6.-Nearly all
the big mines of the Anaconda Copper
company i'm Butte are closed because
IF the extreme cold weather. which
has resulted in freezing ores in the
bins so that il is impossible to handle
them with any degree of success at
The Washoe and Great Falls smelters.
More than 10000 men are affected
by the shutdown.
The closing Of the mines at this
time was said by operators to be Sc
rious from a financial standpoint. as
copper is selling above 80 cents a
pound and the demand is the greatest
ever known
A coal shortage. which threatens TO
become serious. has developed in yari-
GUS sections of Montana
Governor 5. ~ Stewart received a
teleg ram from citizens OF liinsham
stating they were out of coal and ask
ing that something be done 10 relieve
the situation
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
ASKS TRIALS FOR AMER ERiCANS
State Department Takes Up Cases of
Men Held i'm Juarez Jail.

FL Paso, Tex, Nov. IL n Repre-
sentations have been made by the
American state department to the Car
rama government, through its agents
here and in Mexico City, for imme
date action to be taken In the cases
OF BENJAMIN Brahan. scout for General
Pershing, and Joseph Williams, Nor
mon resident of Colonia Dublan, who
are held in the Juarez jail
Brahan is said to be charged with
being Villa spy and Williams with
having stolen cattle in his possession
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
TRIAL SPECTATORS ARMED
Defense Attorneys in Mcdaniel Case
SO Inform Judge.

st. Joseph, Mo. Nov. 16.-Thirteen
men remained to be selected. when
court adjourned. to complete the spe-
icisl venire of forty from which will be
chosen the jury TO try Oscar ID. Nc
Daniel, prosecuting attorney of Bu-
chanan county, who is accused of the
murder OF his wife
Sharing equal prominence with the
selection of the special venire was
the declaration of defense attorneys
that a conference had been held with
Judge Ryan concerning weapons hav-
ing been carried by attorneys and
spectators in the court room.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
OTHERS LIKELY TO FOLLOW
United States Steel Corporation
Boosts Price of Rails

New York Nov. l6.-The United
States Steel corporation announced an
advance of S. per ton in the price 81
standard steel rails Bessemer beins
quoted at s3s and open hearth at $40
II is expected that all other manulac-
turers OF rails will take similar ac-
ton
The prices quoted represent an ad-
vance of SO over those IN vogue for
many years up TO the early part Of
this year. when the rates stood al SIS
and $50 for Bessemer and open hearth.
respectively.
The corporation also announced an
advance of S. a ton in angle bars.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
Railroads to Make War on
Eight-hOur Statute.
EMPLOYEES NOT ALARMED
Brotherhood Heads Confident Pres-
dent Wilson Will See That Provi-
sions of Adzmson Law Are Put into
Effect Throughout Country.

New York. Nov 1.-THE interrupt
ed conference between representa-
tives OF the nations railways and their
iO0. 900 brotherhood employees. looking
toward an adjustment of their differ
enees on the Interpretation OF the
Adsmson eight-hour law, was not re-
sumed here
Instead OF meeting. the railway man.
ayers announced their purpose of
rghting the Law to the end in the
courts. while the brotherhood chiefs
left for their homes. processing to be
lieve they may safely rest their case
with President Wilson.
Both sides admitted that they could
not foretell the probable outcome OF
the new controversy
The attitude or the railways was
summarized i'm a statement issued by
Elisha Lee at the close OF an all-day
meeting OF the railroad representa-
lives. The statement follows:
We are all agreed To fight To the
end. The means to be employed were
fully discussed and the consensus OF
opinion was that il was necessary Ia
file suits questioning the const tuition
ality OF the law In every federal dis
trict court in which the affected rail
roads operate"
Employees Sure Of Wilson's Aid.
Warren :. Stone. president OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
summarized the brotherhoods side OF
the case just before boarding a train
for CleN Gland
Mr.. Stone said The situation is
We are not at all alarmed We know
What President Wilson intended We
should have. We know the explana
ton he made to our six hundred chair
men in the White House
We feel confident that If the pres
ent law does not give us the eight
hour dsy the president will give "
law that will
We cant understand the attitude
of the railroad managers. They did
not file their first suits until the day
after election, believing that Mr.
Hughes had been elected. Personally
! believe. they are either whistling tC
keep up their courage or they are try
ing 10 scare the public into sympathiz
ing with them"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16

Bucharest, Nov. 1e.-Occupation by
the Roumanians OF the town OF Boasic,
In Dobrudja. is announced by the war
ONCE. Hostile airmen. the official
statement adds. dropped bombs over
the palace in Bucharest. The queen
and the princessses were not in the
structure, having left after the death
OF Prince Mjrcea.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
kAND ANOTHER INCREASE
Canadian Miners Threaten Genera
Strike.

Winnipeg. Nov. 16.-Though it is
but a few weeks since a strike in coal
mines was prevented only by the oper-
per cent in wages 10 $4,000 mines a
general strike in all mines is likely
within fortnight
The Miners now demand 25 per cent
increase
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
Explosion Fatal to One.

Minneapolis. Nov. l6.-Fred Stees.
aged twenty-eight. was killed and
three injured in an explosion that did
$4,000 damage at the Brown Sheet
Iron and Steel company's plant The
accident happened when an aeetyleEe
generator exploded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
HUGHES LEAD Is REDUCED
New but 422 Ahead Of Wilson
in Minnesota.

st. Paul. Nov. 16.-The chances OF
Charles +. Hughes carrying Minnesota
appear simmer by 5S2 votes.
The latest swing of the presidential
see-saw In Minnesota cut the Repub
lican nominees lead to 422 votes from
the .0O4 margin he held previously.
latest figures, compiled In accord
ance with corrections sent in by coun
~ oficials. show Hughes with 3 total
OF l7s.lss and Wilson 1z7.7 .7s1.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
GETS RELIGION AND CON.
FESSES MURDER.

Grand Junction, Colo. Nov.
16. n Following his conversion
at RELIGIOUS meeting. Andrew
j Daniels told the police he
was a member of a band that
killed Policeman Thomas Rus
sell in New York city during a
street fight five years ago. lie
is being held pending advices
from New York city
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
Official Statement Declares Borden
Will Remain at Post

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 16.-ln view OF
rumors that Premier Borden was
about to retire. an official statement
was issued at the premiers Office de-
claring that all shch rumors are alb
solutely destitute of foundation" and
that they are purely imaginative,
the announcement said that the prime
minister deems it his duty to remain
at his post until after the close OF
the war. and has no thought OF ac-
cepting any other position In Canada
or Great Britain.
Hoosier Doomed for President.
Rushville, Ind, Nov. 16.-Here's the
first presidential boom for 1920. Resi-
dents of this city are boosting Jim
Watson. Republican United States sen
ator elect. for the race four years
hence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
AGREED TO SELL HIS WIFE
FOR $500.

St Louis, Nov. 16.-Defend-
ing the man who Monday night
shot her husband 10 death and
declaring her husband threat
ened both OF them. Mrs. Capt.
toliana Hussan told the police
her husband had agreed 10 al
low II w. Shotwell. the slayer.
to have her for $500 Then.
she said. he went back on his
agreement.
She claimed that Shotwell
agreed 10 pay the $500. but
that their relations were pla-
tonic throughout
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-16
FIFTEEN HURT IN WRECK
Four May Die 40 Result Of interurban
Collision In Indiana.

Evansville. Ind, Nov. Fifteen
persons were hurt, four probably NOR
tally. when two Evansville and Eastern
interurban cars met In head-on col
listons near Yankeetown. Warrick
county.
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