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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
SEED CORN TEST WEEK
Every Farmer in the State Urged
to Spend Week In Testing.

This is seed corn week in Iowa. by
proclamation of Governor George w.
Clarke. and every farmer in the state
is urged to spend the week testing
Ibis seed corn. at least half of which
is reported worthless by experts from
the agricultural college at Ames 9.
Where the tests prove it worthless or
even poor the farmers are urged to
buy seed corn of early varieties from
outside the state and promptly test
this SO that they will have good seed
for planting when the time comes
and insure a full crop next fall.
Commercial clubs, bankers, capital
lists, railroads, and many other bust
ness men are aiding in the move
ment to awaken the interest of the
farmers in this vital question. ~
: The cold damp summer last year
prevented the maturing of the corn
and much of that which did mature
has not vitality enough to use for
seed for a bumper crop. ts
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
SKUNK RIVER RISING
On Annual Rampage and Out Over
Bottom Lands.

Elm Grove. Madison, Feb. % (by
Dew Drop).-Begins to seem like
spring and old South Skunk is on a
rampage again, out all over the bot
tom land, and crossing at the upper
bridge is again impossible. b, - ....g..
Mrs. Mollie Rhine of Creston lis
visiting at C, w. 'DeWitt's this week.
A baby girl was born to Art How.
ard and wife Monday. All doing we'll
Mrs. Ella Hansell assisted Mrs. Me.
Cissick with her butchering. ~
c. w. Dewitt and wife assisted their
daughter and husband with their but
cheering Saturday. They are Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ridpath.
Gladys Dewitt is helping her sister
Mrs. Pearl Smith with her moving this
week. t'e. s...
Earl Stout sawed wood for Mr.. Hes.
ling Wednesday. 80 y-
Ester and Florence Wolen took din.
ner with Gladys Dewitt on Sunday
Jerry Stout and wife attended Mrs
susanna Noars funeral Tuesday In
New Sharon.
Jake Mitchell is moving his family
back from Reasoner.
School was out at Elm Grove Fri
day.
Charlie Newport moved to Lacey on
Friday. rs,
Very muddy roads.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
LAST STUDY CENTER
Of the Season Will Be Held at Obs.
On Saturday.

The last County Study Center will
be held in the Oskaloosa High School
on next Saturday, March 4, 1916. The
Study Centers of the year have been
unusually successful in a number of
ways; first in attendance which has
been over the average; and in inter
est The teachers of the county
seem to have taken a very unusual
interest in each department of the
work, and each study has seemed bet
ter than the previous one. The pro.
gram as arranged for the Saturday
session is as follows:
1925 a. m.-Rural Teachers. Or.
biography. Cliff Stone.
Town Teachers, Reading. Ida Fes
enbeck. 80 ...@
1925 a. m.-Rural Teachers, Read.
ing. Ida Fesenbeck. .... s<,I
Town Teachers, orthography. Cliff
Stone. .-.
11:30-7-Noon Intermission.
100 p. m.--Rural Teachers, Arith.
metic. Cliff Stone, :'.t
Town Teachers, Reading. Ida FEES.
300 p. m.-Rural Teachers, Read.
ing. Ida Fesenbeck
Town Teachers, Arithmetic. Cliff
Stone.
The last hour will close at 2:45
p, m. 49,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
Women of 0livet Organize Society
for That Purpose.

olivet. Feb. 26.-(By r, W)-The
ladies of this community met at the
home of Mrs. J. A. DeCook on Tues
day of last week and organized a
church aid society for the benefit of
the M. P. church. They want to
make some repairs on the church
and we want the people to help them
in their good work. Mrs. j. A. De.
Cook was elected presidnt, Mrs. Wal.
ter Clark, secretary, and Miss Edna
Bartlema treasurer. The next meet
ing will be held at the J. A. DeCook
home on Thursday, March 8, and we
want all the good women in this com.
munity there on that occasion. Your
presence will stimulate this good
work
w. H. Heating of Oskaloosa was in
town on Tuesday fixing up the papers
in the transfer of the G. w. Reynolds
property to r. d. Robinson. Posses.
sion was given.
Moving was in order this week =.
Roy Durham moved in the Druse
property next to M. p. church; G. w,
McReynolds moved in the John Do.
Ian property near the store.
Mrs. c. Billings, w. T. Tandy and
Frank Barnes were passengers for
Oskaloosa on Wednesday.
-. S. Mathews of Chicago was i'll
town on Tuesday talking up tfade
with G. W. Reynolds.
Axtil Anderson of Des Moines was
in town on business with r. Williams
on Monday.
l.. Seamon loaded car of mine
timber for Knoxville this week.
NJ. j. Smith of Ankeny was bust
ness caller at the Rock Island station
on Wednesday,.
Lost Strayed or Stolen: One gas
wagon. The last time seen it was
following behind a team, heading
south.
Wishing success will never bring
it without an effort on your part
Uncle John Thompson spent Sun.
day with his son, A. d. Thompson, at
Harvey.
y. C. Belknap of Knoxville was in
town this week talking music to the
people.
J. H. Caldwell of Seymour was a
caller at the Rock Island station on
Thursday. 1t was the first time we
had seen him for a coons age. He
informs us he is selling oil and grease
and doing well.
Mrs. William Kreeling spent Fri.
day in OskalOosa with her sister,
Mrs. n. Howar.
Henry Kreeling and family of Kal.
amazoo, Mich, visited this week at
the William Kreeling home, west of
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreeling, vii.
liam Kreeling, and Fred Tandy were
passengers for Oskaloosa on Friday.
Uncle Van McCombs. who has been
very sick all the winter at his home
south of town, was reported better
on Friday.
The mines on this line of the Rock
island from Knoxville to Evans are
running full time with extra trains
going over the road handling the
coal.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
LETTERS or CONTEMPLATION
CONTAINING PARAGRAPHS
\ s,s SUCH AS

Defective eyes may be entrusted
TO his care with entire safety an
We most cordially recommend him
to all those whose eyes require sci
entific optical assistance, ETC.
When for fifty years men of such
shrewdness and business sagacity,
more than two thousand physicians
of prosperous cities, put their names
under such strong testimonials, it is
supremely silly to doubt Mayne Ar
nOld's proficiency in eye science.
Eye medicines and consultation
free.
MAYNE ARNOLD OPTICAL CO.,
oskaloosa, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
A Monster Iowa Horse

Fred Hirsch purchased last week
the largest horse that probably has
been shipped in here for many years,
A large dapple gray gelding, weighing
2160 pounds anu standing over 16
hands high, raised on farm near
Newton, Iowa, was in the W. h. Coo.
ley barns Saturday The animal
was monster, being unusually de.
veloped for q horse just coming five
years old. The animal was shipped
Saturday evening to Milwaukee, Wis
consin. Reports say that another
large horse is TO be brought here
soon to mate the gray
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02

er. try" and he desired to be on the
ground himself, feeling certain that
the body could not escape through
the tangle of underground and trees
that existed. But no one could be
found who would go down into the
place where the current was rushing
through the trees at the rate OF hf-
teen miles an hour. Mr.. Cheesman
was unable to get anyone to go with
him until afternoon.
Following the visit of the special
engineers sent to the scene by the
state authorities, the coroner found
Charles Thomas who had come out
from town. Thomas said he would
accompany the coroner to investigate
the spot where the man went down.
They secured better boat be-
longing to S. V. Reynolds and OBJ
tanning lines and tackle, hooks, etc..
belonging to the county, they started.
Theirs was no easy task. Just what
difficulty confronted them no one not
on the ground can understand. They
faced danger that few would care. to
encounter. Thomas was at the prov of
the boat and Mr.. Cheesman was pay
ing out the lines and in this way they
had perfect control of the craft, no
matter how bad the current might be:
Having secured the body in the boat
the return was an easy matter and the
main land was reached without diff
Guilty and the body hurried to town.
Funeral Wednesday.
Arthur Rommel was born in Henry
County. Iowa, November 26, 1877, and
was 80 years and months of age at
date of death. .. ...
Funeral will be held at the Chees-
man Funeral Home at nine o'clock
a, m, Wednesday, March 1, 1916, and
will be under Masonic auspices. with
Rev.. Alexander MsFerran of the First
Presbyterian church officiating.
| The body will then be taken to the
| former home at Mt Pleasant. depart
| ing for Ottumwa via the Rock Island
at 1890 O'Clock a. m, and the formal
funeral services will be conducted at
the little home place in Mt. Pleasant,
the residence of Richard Budde where
Mr.. and Mrs. Rommel were married,
Interment will be made in Mt. Pleas
ant cemetery.
Deceased is survived by widow and
three children, Margaret age II, Jane
age 3 and Arthur Jr. age II months,
to whom the sympathy of the entire
community is extended. Besides the
immediate family loss of the young
man falls upon a father, Alexander
Rommel, of Mt. Pleasant, dean OF
Iowa Wesleyan College at that place
and member of the Music depart
ment for forty.siX years and upon a
brother, George, of Washington, ID.
c.. who arrived here last night.
Deceased, although a resident of
| Oskaloosa less than two years sue
ceeding Earl F. Bridges to the Office
Of county engineer, was well known
and thoroughly liked by every one
coming in touch with him. He was of
Ia quiet and unObtrusive character and
yet his ability for coming in contact
and impressing people was marked
He was a member of the Masonic Or.
ders and was on the eve of taking the
Chapter degrees. He was a X, of p.
member and valued member of the
Pythian Glee Club and possessed a
voice of bass qualities of great power
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
New Insurance companx.

Wapello county has a new fire in.
surance company. II Is to be
known as the Wapello County Mutual
Fire and Lightning Insurance compa.
ny. The principal place of business
will be at Munterville. The terrific
ny. which il includes, will be Wapel.
10 county, the east half of Monroe,
adjoining townships in Mahaska, a
tier of Davis county townships and
the northeast one in Appanoose
county.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
REV. JOHN W, GEIGER IS DEAD
Minister Well Known in oskaIoosa
Passes Away in Sioux City
of Briaht's Disease.

8 Sioux City, Feb. 2S.---John w. Geig.
er, prominent Iowa Mason forever a
quarter OF a century, died at his home
of Brights disease He was state man.
ager of the Modern Woodmen of the
World and a resident of Cedar Rapids.
Rev. John Wesley Geiger was pas.
tor OF the Congregational church in
Oskaloosa from November 1, 1890 un.
til May 1, 1891 eslz b.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
Enlarqina SHINING Parlora

George Kuturamos. who operate
the shining parlors in the basement
apartments OF the Cruzen building.
No, Ill High avenue west, Is making
somewhat extensive improvements
and additions. George is on the point
OF Installing a steam pressing appa-
ratus and had to have more room for
the handling OF the equipment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-03-02
Summer cottauea.

Several residents of Oskaloosa are
talking of erecting summer cottages
along the banks of the 4Des Moines
river west of town and organizing d
congenial summer camping colony.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

blast across the rain-soaked
prairie that can be heard for
miles, while more than 1000 men
stand at attention.
Taps cut everything short, that
is, as far as life outside of a
brown tent and five high rivates
of the rear rank are concerned.
But inside, while the boys
lie on the wet ground with
the gravel mattress, the war
i'm Mexico is fought ont in
500 different ways; and,
strange to say, CarTan Ca fails
to win a single battle.
Such is the confidence of
the militiamen of Washing
ton.
Everyone is sure the camp will
be barren before the week ends.
There is no official authority
for this, but the air carries the
word that Mexico is beck )ning.
They are ready.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
TAPS SOUNDS, BOYS DREAM
OF WALLOPING CARRANZA|

they please. A band begins play
ing over on the other side ON the
grounds. The air is lively one,
and huddled in the shelterine
comfort of a tree, one who has
failed to enlist wonders IL these
men haven't found something OF
great comfort.
"Tipperary" somehow sounds
different way out there IN Ameri-
can lake. Friendship and all
mankind seems different. There
seems to be some meaning in a
laugh. Handshakes mold more
than they ever did before. 1t is
different world.
The men who are the 1appiest
are the ones who have been work
ed to death. The fact that they
have stood the "gaff" and have
made good tickles them. All they
want now is lead and Greasers.
As u youth twitched on
first one foot and then an
other, looking everywhere
put iuto Ills WIIteT eye,
Capt. Ross gladly gaze him
his dismissal.
"Damn that sort of man."
said the captain. I'VE don't
get many of them and ! am
glad. This life brings out
the very hest there is i'm
man. And only one ont of
every hundred or two
.welches.'
Il can even forgive such boys
as the one who just came in with
the desire to go home in his
heart. We let them go because
a man must be at ease before he
starts, otherwise he will lot be a
good soldier"
AS the colonel's colors are low
cred, the bugle corps sends a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
By D'Loss Sutherland

Hospitality and politeness are
born with war.
These show themselves first as
trouble starts, and the greater the
trouble, the greater the polite
ness.
American lake shows this. Men
who have been so-called rough
necks' all of their lives naturally
turn something in themselves out
and this something is good man.
nerS.
The mere fact that a man wore
"cits" clothing seems 70 place
him in position of helplessness
in the eyes of the men on duty.
He is met at the gate by a sentry.
He not only finds someone who
will show him where he wants 10
go, but his host begs a thousand
pardons for being unable to en-
terrain him further.
The army has its stock
jokes, and the rockies are
made the goats.
At American lake there
are men who are sharpening
their fingernails preparatory
to "A long siege of pulling
lead out of bullets on the
border.
Somehow these men never
stop to think about reasons
for pulling lead out Of bull
lets. They are "saps," the
privates say, and let it go at
that.
Strawberries, or prunes, is the
class of the bill. Coffee, too, is
consumed in large quantities.
After mess, slickers are loaned
to the visitors and the privates
are allowed then to iamble as
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

There is are in the impersona-
ton of apes by the Riano broth
ers at the Pantages theater this
week. While the. audiences
laugh at the antics Of these two
en- probably little thought is
.iven to the painstaking work
that has been expended in. its
preparation. In September
Morn in Africa" Jack and Bill
Riano appear as apes and in
makeup and actions the imper-
sonations are as perfect as could
possibly be.
The Rianos admit that their act
is the result of years of study and
gradual building up. In addition
to the ape impersonations one of
the boys does an imitation of a
lion that adds to the comedy. A
third brother appears with them
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
UNIVERSITY CLUB
GIVES A FAREWELL

Farewells were said last night
by members of the University
club to Capt. Palmer, Lieut.. Cra-
mer and Private Richardson at a
dinner in honor Of these men at
the club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
PREPARING FOR
MOUNTAIN DAY

Accommodations for 200 Taco
mans have been made for Noun
tain day, July s. Tickets may be
obtained by registering at the
Commercial club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
NAMES COMMITTEE
FOR HUGHES CLUB

: President Burns Poe of the
Hughes Fairbanks club has
named the executive committee
completing the organization of
the club. A extensive boosting
campaign will be started soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
WAR VETS MAY
FORM REGIMENT

SPOKANE, June 2S.-It Is pro-
posed here that the Spanish war
veterans of Alaska and Washing
ton recruit a regiment in case the
United States goes to war with
Mexico,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
VAUDEVILLE ADDED
AT HIPPODROME

Manager Summerville OF the
Hippodrome theater announced
he would show three acts Of
vaudeville from now on with his
usual motion pictures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Births.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
j. Johnson, 251S South Ferry st.,
June 81, boy; Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Dosethes, 403 East Columbus st.,
June 90, girl; Mr.. and Mrs. P. G..
Russ, Ill South M ST., June 81,
boy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

TURN To THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE 2 FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
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COMMERCIAL BINDERY q
PRlNTIr,G co. Main AIT. adv


Two guardsmen at Helena,
Mont, refuse to take federal oath
when company is mustered in,
and are taken to guard house to
be courtmartialed.
Strike situation Is quiet while
union officials take poll of coast
longshoremen on question OF
compromise offered by water
front employers union of San
Francisco.
Walter Berg Stationery Co.
Main 2237. Elk T. w. ribbons.
"adv."
Five American mining EN-
ployes are stoned and jeered by
mob of Mexicans at Santa Ro-
salia.
Merchants Lunch, csc. Carlton
Cafe. adv.
Conference report on rural
credits bill is adopted by house.
Senator Jones loses fight I'm
senate to get increase in appro-
priation for Rainier National
park.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

NJ. +. Howe, charged with al
lowing minors to play in Dom
nelly pool room, is fined $25 and
costs by Judge Evans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
uERkSNAkDAfISfW6fRE

Charles Caches, University OF
Washington regent, enlists at
American lake and Is assigned as
second lieutenant in Co. c.
Gov. Lister says he's too busy
with military affairs to reply to
attacks on him by Judge w. w.
Black and DR.. w. G. Cass.
Graduation gifts, watches, jew.
elry. Pfaff. Jeweler. 1147 Broad
way. adv"
Wife and daughters Of Gen.
Carranza join Mexican ambulance
brigade.
ArredOndo, Carranza ambassa-
dor to U. s., denies reports that
Villa will join Carranza army.
Mclean the contract mover.
Main 1850. adv.
New York Central railroad to
pay full salaries to married EN-
ployes, members Of national
guard.
: Honest Fishman, 1144 Pac. av.
adv,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Nine men arrested i'm raid on
Alfred's pool hall June 10 and
charged with gambling plead not
guilty in police court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Walter Berg Stationery Co
Kodak Films, adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Sammy Is Pr0pheSying

A. Perkins Tacoma republican national committeeman
quoted interview the PosInegencer saying
that Washington will have republican majority of than co.
600 the coming presidential election Hughes will take
voters by storm when he starts his campaign Perkins is
quoted THE the
blunders of Wilson will receive the attention"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Special Club Lunch at Feeney's.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Coolest lunch room in the city
1112 Broadway.
adv"
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TODAY'S
MARKET
PRICES

. . . . . 90 o. 80 = D . . .
q WHAT PRODUCERS GET .
y . . . HHHt , - . . . . . D
POULTRY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Thirty-fOur British soldiers
who have been serving unwilling
ly at the front, having stated that
they conscientiously objected to
military service, are sentenced to
death for refusing to perform mil
itary duties.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Directory Is Stouter

little than last the city
has made r.
yellow won't pick the old
The publishers
Eleven counties immediate
city estimated having 500, goo population.
Other statistics included foreign $4S77
at this ST., Bank deposits, $22434
393 Bank cearngs, 1915. s9S66S.24S $274-
1886.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Big Troop B Send-off

Singing "Wel hang old apple tree
Mexico the night thei
appreciation of the enthusiastic reception given THOUSAND
people at the Commercial club.
Gen. James Ashton who the first the
called yesterday
its cautioned
agans spies in their ranks other organizations
Palmer declared the condition Maj
Griggs, Sergt. Tyree and others made addresses
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Town of Cunningham, WASH,
neglected to register a voter in
1915, and has had no mayor for
the last year as result.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Biz Band for Pageant

Thirteen clarnes ombones altos
bas three baritones three drums saxophone e and
provide music afternoon
Stadium The organization the direction
Schmidt and the business management of w. II. Iaury.
The final rehearsal be held Saturday after
in the Stadium.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28
Lister Advises Order

talked
five members the strike union
and three officers of the union He recen the
said advised longshoremen
order and they expressed their intention doing
Mondays
The also Sheri had
had The held
private,
allowed o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

F. w. Feeney, formerly The Ar
gonaut Cafe, now located at 1917
Pacific ave. adv.
Senate increases appropriation
for medical care of Alaska ma
tives form $500 to $4,000.
Grocers' Picnic at Spanaway
Thursday. Everybody invited.
Special car service. adv.
Incl0sing and heating of all
long-haul cars is ordered by pub
lie service commission.
Ladies, take your lunch at
Duenwald's, 1112 Broadway. adv.
Capt. +. Il. Morgan of HO-
GUAM starts organization of bat
talon of national guard on Grays
Harbor.
Cut flowers and floral work.
Him.. florist. SO. 7th and X. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Honest Fishman, 1144 Pac. av.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

AS the colonel's colors are low
cred, the bugle corps sends a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-28

Cut flowers and floral work.
Him.. florist. So. 7th and X. adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-24
Ell Posouns Returning.

Mrs Frank Frickleton has returned
from a summer visit to her mother in
Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Brock and family
al sol North Ochoa street. have re-
turned from a summer visit to the Pa =
Cliff coast
IlEene Harris has returned from
Long Beach. Calf. where he has been
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ".
J. Harris. who are spending the sum-
mer there
Mrs. ". c. Davis and daughter. Miss
Jane Hamilton Davis. have returned
from California. where they spent a
month visiting at the different beaches
and California cities
Mrs Louis Laskin and her daughter,
Miss Minda Laskin. have returned from
d three months trip to the east. where
they visited the larger cities. They
remained at New York about month
Mr.. and Mrs l. G. Long have re
turned from a two weeks visit TO Cali
fornia, where they visited Los Angeles
and San Francisco. besides the many
beaches Before her marriage, Mrs
Long was Miss Lydia Pence.
Mrs. H Z. DeGroff and her niece.
Miss Frances Oppenheimer. have re-
turned from two months trip in Cal
ifornia, where they visited at the va
rious beaches and southern California
cities, spending the most of their stay
at Long Beach as members of the FL
Paso colony.