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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
NO STATEMENT NOW.
(Unjted press)t -.

London, Dec. 2f.-The suggestion Of
the United States for an, exchange Of
views among the belligerents has
been received at the foreign Office and
Is now under consideration, pending
which no statement will be made.
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hySterlcal ana said the snOOtlng was
accidental. He said:
= didn't fire the gun, it just went
off, when started back to avoid the
blow of Osterman.'
1t was also brought out that Costel-
10 said something about "I'll shoot a
mar for $1,000" Costello was not
sure what the defendant stated,
whether it was "D0 you think I'd
shoot man for $1,000" or think of
it, shoot man for $4,000" The. de.
PENDANT claimed he said the first re.
mark, but Costello and Crowley think
he said the latter. Neither would
swear to it, but thought they were
sure.
Garage Man is; Called.
The garage man at Golden Valley,
Edmund Scharp, was the next witness
called, and stated on direct examina.
ton that Starkweather came to his
garage about $50 Monday morning,
May 22-the day of the murder.
Starkweather said did you see any
thing of Bill?" (meaning Osterman)
Scharp said he had not seen him, but
believed he was down at the Crowley
ranch. Scharp said he heard two men
talking outside the garage short
time after. One man was Starkweath-
er and heard him saying Hell know
a darn sight better next time see
him., go. Lad -, ,ss....s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
IS NOT IMPROVING.

Master Kenneth Putnam, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Putnam of Fifth
street, who has been i'll for several
days, suffering from an affection Of
the mastoid bone, and who returned
from the Bismarck hospital recently,
is not so we'll. .-.r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
ENGLAND INDIGNANT.
(1y United ,Prees.)

New York, Dec. 21.-Private mes.
sages from men high up in the Brit
ish council today expressed indigna-
ton in England on account of Presi.
dent Wilson's note, suggesting peace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
BERNsTORFF SEES PEACE
MEETING IN WILSON'S ACT
CONTINUED from Page ons)

British embassy officials made no
attempt to conceal their surprise at
the presidents action. $:;;;5;2
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
GETS JOB WITH LANCER.

c. l.. Ziegler, who has been stem.
Ographer to Governor Hanna, is said
to be slated for similar job in the
Offices of Attorney General.elect Viii.
liam LANCER. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21

Mandan, N. D., Dec. 21.-Gruesome
exhibits-a revolver and the blood
stained underclothes and shirt worn
at the time William Osterman was
murdered on the Jack Crowley ranch
on May 16, 1916-were exhibited In
the district court yesterday at the trial
of VIM C. Starkweather who is alleged
to have shot and killed Osterman. Sew
eral women among the spectators who
crowded the little courtroom buried
their faces in handkerchiefs when the
exhibits we're brought out by the state,
and marked by the court stenographer
accepted. z,s 3,ss q. ..s. ..-z
Crowley First Witness.
Jack Crowley, owner Of the famous
Crowley ranch which was the setting
for the murder, was the first witness
called by the state yesterday after.
noon. He testified that he saw the
men walk backward and forward and
that Osterman made a statement
something to the effect "I'll do it, but
put away that gun" In describing
the shooting, Crowley admitted that
Starkweather's back was partly to-
ward him and that prior to the shoot.
ling Osterman made a pass at the de-
PENDANT. The witness told of hurry
ing to the ranch house, getting his
rifle, covering Starkweather with it,
handing it to a person named Pat l.
CASTILLO, and then striking Stark,
weather on the head with his fist
and searching him. ~ ...-. ~.
Pat Costello Testifies.
Pat I. Costello, second witness call
ed by the state, said he told Stark
weather not to 60 away as officers
would find and turn him over to the
sheriff. He further testified that
Starkweather told him to leave him
alone or he would shoot them both
Attorney Sullivan, for the defense.
then commenced his crOss-eXamina-
ton and first asked Costello if he
had not talked the matter Of testify
ling over with Jack Crowley and that
they had decided what they ''0uld
say. He admitted to Sullivan that
Starkweather wanted to give himself
lup Immediately and made no attempt
to get away, that as soon as the shot
was fired, Osterman started AMI fell.
and that they (meaning Crowley and
Costello) rushed to the dead man as
he gasped "Oh, I'm shot"
y Starkweather Started to Cry.
"Starkweather," he said, then start
ed to cry and said "No, you're not,
Bill, l didn't mean to do it," He fur
Ither testified Starkweather became
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21

THE Prince OF Graustark,' at the
Bismarck Theatre tomorrow, matinee,
at 800 p. M.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
NOTICE.

This. store will be closed all day
Monday, December %. Christmas day
~ BROWN & JONES.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21

"The Prince of Graustark," at the
Bismarck Theatre tomorrow, matinee,
at $500: p. mi {. ''i-:'-r1 zii < u:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
APPLAUD LLOYD GEORGE.
NV limited prAa4.l

Rome. Dec. 2l.-Oficials, the press
and the people today applauded the
position taken by Lloyd George IN his
recent peace talk in the house OF
commons, ~ ~ q = .5.s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21

NOTICE TO PARENTS @
The public. school kindergarten will
close Friday afternoon, Dec. %, and
will not reopen until April l, 1917.
This will give, the three months va.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
81 DEGRE7Es BELOW At
FARGO THIS, MORNING

Fargo, Dec. 421.-Thirty.one below
was reported here; today In the cold.
est day Of the winter Eastbound
coast trains were from 10 to IL hours
late. ..$i t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-21
BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE

IL, sf5 s.ts- NJ n ~
80. Huron 10 Des M0ines IA,
and Edmonton v36, at Galveston the
Official reading rWSt 4Os above
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FIRST WITNESS
IN MURDER CASE
IS RANCH OWNER
Tells Of Murdered Man Making
First Pass Which Led Up
To Fatal Shot
GRUES0ME EXHIBITS. ..l
FIND WAY IN COURT

STATE RESTS At 10000 A. NJ.
The state rested its case in the
Starkweather murder trial at 10
o'clock this morning. No parti.
cuIarIy new evidence was intro.
duced. a
Jack Crowley was again called
to testify az to what he found on
Starkweather's person when the
latter was searched after the
shooting. He testified he found
the gun-beIt, and that the revoI.
yer, with which Starkweather had
shot osterman, had fallen to the
ground. E@s ...v..
The defense called its witness
es at 1905 o'clock, there being
but three-Mrs. Genevieve Stark
weather, wife Of the defendant;
Mrs. Mary Hopkins, mother.in.law
Of the defendant, and starkweath.
er, himself. . @ ~
Mrs. Starkweather testified as
to the time and the date her hus.
band left the house on the morn.
iqg Of the murder and told her
husband he had better take the
revolver along with him as he
might run across some coyotes in
the pasture. Mrs. Hopkins cor
roborated Mrs. Starkweather's
testimony.
William StarkWeather, defend
ant, took the stand early this af-
ternoon and narrated the events
leading up to the shooting. He
! declared Osterman had made a
pass at him and that when he,
(Starkweather) raised his hand
which held the revolver to ward
off the blow, the gun met oster-
mans hand. resulting in its dis.
charge.
It is expected that the defense
will rest about 4 o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

New Gray Mixed ard Blue Mixed
Heavy Fall Dress skirts, New Styles
$3.50 each
New All Wool Serge Skirts, colors
Black Navy and Brown with pockets
and Braid Trimmings. 1915 each
Better quality all wool Serge Skirts
in Black. Navy, Green and Brown
$3.50 each.
Better Grade Serge and All Wool
Poplins and All Wool Stripes and
plaids at $500, 500. $50, $500 and
$3.50 each Many of these are Odd
Skirts, one of a kind sent us as sam
pies and are the very late Fall Styles.
New Trimming Furs of many
kinds, Black Cony 1 and . inch
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

WANTED-An experienced girl for
general homework, no laundry work
Good wages for competent help. Mrs
S W, Philbrick, Coburn Ave. Show
hogan, Me. 2w36
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-07

All the same you settle down to
Havana cigars for steady diet.
Domestic cigars may do for some,
but YOU know there is a strange diff
ference. Fogg's Drug Store sell Ha-
N9aa cigars. Ask them about Cedu-
las.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
HUGHES CONGRATULATEs
JOHNSON ON VICTORY

Estes Park. Colo, Aug. Sire
publican Nominee Hughes today sent
a telegram Of congratulation to Gov
ernor Hiram Johnson on his success
in winning the republican nomination
for United States senator. His tele-
gram read:
81 heartily congratulate YOU on
your nomination and | tender my
best wishes for your election. We are
not only seeking the success Of the
national ticket, but It is very import
ant that we should have republican
senate and house. trust there will
be q complete union of forces, insur-
ing a thoroughgoing victory"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
MOVEMENT OF MAILS
is UP TO RAILROADS

Washington. Aug. Silt rests en-
tirely with the railroad workers to
say whether the mails shall move.
Postmaster General Burleson said to-
day.
"If the employees say they will move
the mail trains" he said, I'VE will
make the railroads carry the mails.
II any train moves, it will carry mail.
II no train moves. we WIN make no
effort to force movement of the mails.
II the men won't move the mails, they
won't--and that's all there is to II.
We can't force them except as mill
tary necessity"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
VILLA AND HIS BANDITS
DRIVEN FROM SATEvO

Ell Paso. Aug. S1.-Mexican bandits
under personal command OF Panche
villa were driven from Satevo after
a desperate fight with de facto troops
and today are fleeing west. according
to an official report to General Con-
zales, Carranzista commander at
Juarez, from General Jacinto Trevino.
Casualties were heavy on both sides.
with the battle lasting many hours,
the report said.
This is the first time Carranza au-
thorities nave admitted the presence
OF Villa so far north.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
FEAR OF II. II. STRIKE
SENDS VETERANS HOME

Kansas City, Aug, Sl.-Fearing
the railroad strike will find them
away from home, hundreds Of G. A. r.
veterans are leaving today Union
station was thronged with hurrying
crowds OF veterans wearing badges
OF New York. Pennsylvania. Ohio,
California, Michigan and other dis
tant states.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
THIRSTY CITIZENS OF
NORTHWEST SEE DANGER

Portland. Aug. 31.-Oregon de-
votees of the wine when it is red, and
the, cider wien It is hard. were aghast
today as they contemplated the sin
lister. thirsty prospect caused by the
threatened railroad strike. Half a
million dollars worth of liquor, 1t is
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
slack Chocolate leino.

When black chocolate icing IN
wanted and there happens to be no
chocolate In the pantry cocoon can be
substituted for Il In the following
manner; Mix together six even table
spoonfuls OF cocoa with ave Of sugar
one OF butter and three Of hot water
Cook the mixture until smooth and In
the right condition for spreading, Test
II by putting a little In saucer and
setting the saucer on an outside win
dow ledge or where II will cool quick
", This icing Ia rich and dark and not
'veryesweet
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Fire Near Town

A brush fire burned over consider
able area Wednesday afternoon on
the Murphy road about mile south
OF town. Several men were put to
work fighting It and soon got II un-
der control. From the city It ap-
peared as II the fire had assumed
large proportions, judging from the
amount OF smoke. but no material
damage was done. A number OF fires
have been discovered along this road
and are said to have been started by
careless smokers throwing away light
ed matches or cigarettes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
YELLOWSTONE PARK
HOTELS WILL CLOSE

st. Paul, Aug. 31.-All the larger
hotels at Yellowstone National park
will close tomorrow. agents for H. w.
Childs, president of the owning COM
pany, announced today. Unsettled
transportation conditions were as
signed. The hotels usually remain
open until September 15.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Purchase Cavalry Horses

Purchase Cavalry Horses
Buyers OF horses intended for use
In the United States cavalry have
been operating in southern Oregon
and northern California. and are now
concentrating their stock In this city.
Most OF the horses were obtained In
the Crescent City district, a number
also being brought here from Sam s
Valley and the Illinois country. Prices
paid for the mounts average around
$50 to $S5. and only solid colors are
purchased, bays and blacks being
given the preference.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
High School Enrollment--

The enrolment OF high school
pupils will be held at the high school
building on the 7th and Sth OF Sep
tember. The enrolment win COM
mence at Q q. m. and the freshmen
and sophomores will report the first
day and the juniors and seniors the
day following.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
RAILROAD "PREPARES"
FOR STRIKE OF EMPLOYEES

Richmond. Ind. Aug. 31.--Large
quantities OF ammunition, many guns
and several hundred maces are stored
In the Offices OF Superintendent Le-
Boutillier. OF the Richmond division
OF the Pennsylvania lines, 1t became
known today. as part Of the COM
pany's preparation for the railroad
strike.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
7IKseNaL E.s LOCAL

/
Pines. spent Wednesday In the city.
II. NJ. Nelson went TO Medford this
morning after a few daysln the city.
Miss Catherine Motley left last
night for Portland.
White crown Jar caps, the sanitary
kind, at the Rogue River Hardware.
Miss Lucille smock. OF Holland. re-
turned last night from visit OF sew
eral days at Medford.
Miss Lucy George left last night
for Portland. Miss George spent her
summer vacation at Kerby.
Fit your Mason Jars with the sani-
tary white crown caps. Get them
at the Rogue River Hardware. s3S
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. johnson return
cd to Wolf Creek last night after
spending the day In tho city.
Frank Norris. postmaster at Three
Pines, was In the city yesterday at
tending to buslneas matters.
Miss Georgia Williams arrived last
night from Medford and will visit
hero for several days.
corsets. prices up to $3.50. on sale
now OF 800. Mrs Rchkopf, S3Stf
George Lamar left this morning
for Weed after spending tho night
here with II. A. Wctterborg,
Economy. schfam and white crown
Mason Jar caps Rogue River Hard
ware. S3S
Joseph Metzcn left this morning
for Portland. where he has secured
a position with the Southern Pacific.
Mrs, II, II, Buckman left this morn.
Ing for GeyservIlle. California. where
she In principal OF the school.
Mrs, n. Brechtbili left this morn
Ing for Eugene. Mr.. Brechtblll left
by auto for that place recently.
Mrs, Myrtle Hesso returned to Port
land last night after spending about
ten days In this city visiting with rela-
tives.
kerr's self sealing Mason and
Economy Jars. Rogre River Hard
ware. sag
Miss Moselle Hair returned TO
Eugene last night after visiting in the
city for several days with the ]. z.
Hair family.
Mrs. A. s. Barnes returned this
morning from n several weeks trip
to Portland. where she visited rela-
tives.
Bargains In wash waists. Mrs.
Rehkopf, S3Stf
George Calhoun left last night for
Portland. where he has accepted
position with the Brownsville Wooden
mills.
The Mystic Nit. the magic pot
cloth. the greatest discovery since
soap--10c at the Rogue River Hard
ware. SSS
A. l.. Hamill, route agent for Wells
Fargo. spent a day here looking over
the local Office. He left this morn
Ing for the south,
Miss Gertrude Parker left this
morning for klamath Falls. where
abe will teach this winter. She was
accompanied by Donald and Esther
Veatch. who will Join their parents
at that place.
NJ, A. Delano left this afternoon for
Happy Camp. which is situated about
seventy miles from Hornbrook on the
klamath river, He will spend several
days at that place before returning
Clinton Cook and family. OF Apple
gate. left this afternoon by automo-
bile for trip through the Willamette
valley, visiting relatives along the
way. Mr.. Cook will buy number OF
registered sheep In the valley.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31

conservatively estimated. has been
brought into northwestern states by
the railroads since Oregon and Wash
ington went dry. The coast steamers
may be able to supply a portion OF
the demand, but there will be plenty
Of thirst left over.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Visits Josephine Caves

Mrs. ona Mccurdy Is visiting for
10 few days with her uncle, J. c. Dy-
sert. At Holland. Nine OF the cousins,
with the auto driver. made trip to
the caves on Monday. going from the
end OF the trail on horseback. They
spent four hours In the caves. return
Ing the same day That makes a
strenuous days work and the party
does not advise Others to make II ex-
cept through necessity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Mr.. Peck Iieturns--

Ira Y. Peck, a mining man who has
interests In the Illinois river district
returned this morning from trip OF
about four months In other mining
regions, and will remain here indefin.
itely Mr.. Peck has the greatest CON
fidence In this mining field. and states
that he believes II is now approaching
a period OF wonderful development
and activity.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
TURKEY HAS DECLARED
WAR ON ROU MANIA

Berlin, Aug. S1.-Reports that
Turkey has declared war or Rou-
mania were confirmed in CONSTANT
nople dispatches today. The Turk
ish council of ministers voted a de-
claration OF war Tuesday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Ban Pm ON Perishable Goods---

In view OF the threatening strike
situation, orders have been sent to
the different transportation COM
panies not to accept perishable goods
after certain dates, The order re-
ceived by the Wells Fargo agent said
that no perishable goods should be
accepted which would not reach their
destination by Sunday night. The
freight office will not be allowed to
take these goods after Saturday morn
ing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Young Man Dies

Charles Edward Perry died yester.
day at the Sacred Heart hospital at
Medford. The body was brought
here last night and interment was
made this afternoon at the Missouri
Fiat cemetery. The young man was
eighteen years and one day Of age
and had been taken to Medford re-
Gently. where he was operated upon
for appendicitis. He Is survived by
his mother. Mrs. W. T. Perry. OF
Murphy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Engiewood Dairy. Phone 222--
The pure milk dairy. 6s2tf
Moves to Town for winter

II. l., Lewis brought his family In
town today from GalIce and they will
live at $50 North Fourth street for
the winter. Mr.. Lewis lost In the
bre which destroyed his home at Ga,
lice few days ago several ounces OF
platinum and number OF pounds OF
mercury. both Of which metals have
increased in value greatly during the
past year Mr.. Lewis will remain at
the mine for the winter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
PIats Of Grants Pass

Blue print plats. revised and cor
rected TO date. showing present
ownership OF all large tracts. for sale
at the Courier office. $3.50. S27tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Kindergarten Opens the iIM--

NihH'FRhffcn VIFhs fHt IItI--
Miss Emma Telford will open her
private kindergarten on Monday, Sep
tembcr II. for the notation OF
young children. Call at All c street
for information.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31

We're Glad
To hear you're coming 10 the
Murphy dance Saturday night. ,sSs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
N4w Voter Arrives.

"A seyen-pound son was born this
morning to Mr.. and Mrs George
Barton at their home on X street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
o. n G. Grant Lands

Blue print plats OF Josephine an :
Curry counties showing o. a C. land
grant sections. for sale at the Courier
ofiice. $3.50. S27tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Fralernal BrothcrIiood Dance---

At the Waldorf hall. Friday even
ing. September /. Tickets so. Ice
cream and lemonade. Every one In.
vited. $50
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-31
Stop! Look! Listen!---

Stop! Look! Msten!--
I'm the country God made and
man forgot" See advertisement In
this issue of things doing September
2. 3, and 4. Brookings Oregon. S27tf
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-22
SOCIAL

Saturday, Dec. 16, number of the
children, grand children and great
grand children met at the home of F..
p. Cordier, the event being the Goth
anniversary of Grandma Coate known
to many as Aunt. Polly Coate. She
was ! 0 years old when she came with
her parents from Pennsylvania. When
they came through Columbus there
was one house, and clearing the spot
for another, they settled on the farm
where Jos. Lange now lives, east of
Coldwater and endured the hardships
of early pioneer life.
At the noon hour the table ladened
with the comforts of life until it al
most groaned beneath its great
weight was spread in the dining
room and all reported their hunger
was satisfied.
Those present were: A. D. Coate
and wife, of Greenville, o., Noah
Coate and family, G. w. Coate and
wife, w. e. Coate and family, Frank
Coate and family, r. b. Monroe and
family, j. f. Wise and family, of I'm
ion City, Ind; Joe Cordier and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis, of He
bron, Ind; G. A. Cordier, r. T. Wag-
goner and family, II. N. Coate and
wife, Walter Ferguson and wife, Mrs.
Clara Swartz and Miss Rosa Coate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-22
"FULL FED FATNEss"

The Chicago Tribune comes out Of
the campaign with less to its credit
than any other republican paper in
the west. It's attacks on the Presi-
dent before the election were disrep-
table; its attacks on the voters since
the election have been disgraceful. II
cuts it to the quick to see the west
save the President when the east de-
serted him, for is not the west the
Tribune's special field of effort?
Il compares the people to Esau
and fears that the people "gorged on
material prosperity" will die Of sur.
felt" The Milwaukee Free Press
joins in the dirge and bewails the
''full-fed-fatness" Of the voters; the
'fndolent fatness of the few"
Too bad. Too bad And the Tri-
bune and its tribe said the people
would STARVE under a democratic
administration, but instead of that
gluttony has made them Indifferent
to republican threats. And this dole
full complaint comes from the very
republicans who thought the full din
ner pail argument perfectly legiti-
mate in 1900-Commoner