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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1916-07-08
PREPAREDNESS


Washington.
In those 20 years congress ap-
propriated $346, 1865, ,S52.52 for the
navy.
When President Cleveland, the
first democratic president elected
since the civil war, took the oath
of office on March 4, 1885, the
American navy consisted of junk,
wooden ships with old guns and
broken down engines.
The American navy was a joke
When President Cleveland went
out of office four years later the
United States had it's first squad
ron of modern warships, the ia
nous "White Squadron" that
carried the American flag to Eu-
rope and once more inspired re-
spect for American seapower.
In a speech in the house only
the other day, Representative
Talbot, of Maryland, a member
of the Naval Affairs Committee,
recalled that Col. Roosevelt in his
administration, invited the demo-
cratic members of the committee
to go to the White House that he
might ask them personally to
vote for four battleships. On
that occasion. said Mr.. Talbot,
Col Roosevelt said:
II am frank enough to admit
that we could not have carried
on the war with Spain success
fully except for the navy that was
furnished to the country during
Cleveland two administrations
In 20 years the republican
party in congress had spent $419,-
51O,8S7.09 of the peoples money
and had nothing to show for it.
Of this amount $73, las, ,034.57
represented unexpended balances
from appropriations Of previous
years. The money had been
wasted; it had gone to make con-
tractors rich and to give employ
ment to men at political navy
yards to vote as their bosses
dictated.
In four years, Cleveland's ad-
ministration, the Democratic party
spent $67, 1854, ,261.50 and had
squadron of modern ships to show
for it. The money had been spent
honestly and not for the enrich
ment of favored contractors and
political bosses.
A democratic president, demo
cratic secretary of the navy and
a democratic congress created the
modern American navy and took
the first step for PREPARED
NESS.
From 1897 to 1913-16 years
the republicans were again in con-
troll of the government.
They thought so little of the
navy they let it run down. 1t
was the old system over again OF
favoritism and waste.
They could not see the wisdom
of being PREPARED.
But in those sixteen years they
spent 1886, ,816.56.
The republicans admit that un-
der their administrations the navy
had not been kept up to high
water mark and it was too weak
properly to protect the United
States against danger.
President Wilson came into of
flee on March 4, 1913.
In three years the democratic
congress has appropriated $543,-
802,771.18 for the navy, and when
the program for which appropria-
tiOns have been made at this ses-
sion is completed the American
navy will be the SECOND MOST
POWERFUL NAVY IN THE
WORLD, with only England su-
perior.
The republicans TALK. The
democrats ACT.
Republicans waste money. Dem
Ocrats spend money efficiently.
If the country wants to feel
certain it is safe from attack and
have its navy kept at the highest
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1916-07-08

The state of Washington led
every other state in the union IN
lumber production in 1915. The
bulk of this production was from
the west side. Yet when the ed
itor was on the Sound few
weeks ago, he found that the lack
of shipping facilities absolutely
prevented the lumbermen from
selling to the best foreign mar
kets and reaping the high prices
which other countries are wiling
to pay,
The shipping bill which Presi-
dent Wilson endeavored to have
passed by congress would have
enabled the state to reap har-
vest during the prevailing high
prices, but republican blindness
killed the bill, and this state suf-
fers.
From this one circumstance the
ideas Of the Sound have changed
considerably towards Wilson
Shingle men want a high tariff,
and will of course vote for the
ticket which promises such a tar
iff, but there are lots OF business
men, ordinarily republican in pol
itices, who are looking askance
at their old leaders and wonder
ing if it were not better to sup
port Wilson-the man who has
proved right on the ship bill.
Progressives have been very
strong on the Sound. Tacoma has
been a hotbed of progressivism.
But progressives are not letting
loose of their ideas as fast as re-
publican organizations would wish.
The first state chairman of the pro-
gressive party has declared his
intention of working for the dem
ocratic ticket this year, absolute
ly refusing to go back to the re-
dictionary element which he left
four years ago.
L. Roy Slater, the present pro-
gressive state chairman, states
that the progressive organization
in this state will be kept alive,
and that although many Sound
progressives will vote for Wilson,
they will support Mcbride for
governor.
Party lines are in confusion in
the west, but from present ap-
pearances the democratic party
will emerge with a greater
strength than before.
See the Examiner for Job printing
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1916-07-08

The standpatters believe in be-
ing prepared-even for the worst.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MRS. J. A. GEICER Wins
NIAGARA ESSAY CONTEST

Announcement Of the winners Of the
prizes for the Niagara Falls essay
contest which followed the presenta
ton OF scenic reproduction Of Mag
ara Falls recently held here, is made
by the judges OF the contest The ex.
hibition OF Niagara Falls which was
considered one Of the most spectacu-
lar things of the kind ever shown
here, was brought to this city by Mil
Ter Brothers Store, corner Ninth and
King streets for two weeks Follow
ing It's showing there Il was taken 20
the Wilmington High School. where
under the direction of THE EVENING
JOURNAL IL was shown for one week.
The exhibition attracted much atten-
ton and was pronounced exception.
ally interesting by all who viewed il.
The judges of the contest were
George Carter, editor OF THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL: Harrison W. Cruik-
shank, managing editor OF the Morn
ing News; Joseph H. Martin, editor
of the Star; Frederick Reybold. man.
aging editor OF the Every Evening. So
many essays were submitted that the
judges found it very difficult to make
the awards.
The prizes amounted to 500 and
were for the best essay on Niagara
Falls. Miller Brothers gave three
prizes as follows: $40 worth of mer-
chandise to winner over Is years OF
age; $50 worth OF merchandise 20
winner between IA and rs years: $50
worth Of merchandise to winner un-
der IA years.
The following we're awarded the
prizes:
First prize Mrs. James Arthur
Gelger. No. 623 Concord avenue. Will
mington.
Second prlze-Miss Lillian Brown.
aged l6, Rockland, Del, DUPONT High
School.
Third prize -- Miss Helen Scott
aged 18, No. GOO North Franklin
street, School No. %.
First class -- Honorable mention 81
r. II. Lipscomb. No. sos Madison
street; Miss ]. NJ. Simpson. Marshall
ton. Del.
Second class--Honorable mention
Margaret Y. Cassidy, No. 1922 East
Seventh street; Mary swartz. aged
"A. Marshallton. Del, Wilmington
High School
Third class-Honorable mention
Mary r. Scott, years, No. 400 sher-
man street; Meyer f. Borish. 10
years. No. 4O1 East Second street
Bertha Bender. II years, No. 40 Easl
Ninth street; Albert Parslxi, 10 years
No. AT North Franklin street; Jacot
Freedman. 10 years, No. 403 Sherman
street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
60 TO Church" TO
Be JANUARY SLOGAN
CONTINUED from First Page

CONTINUED from First Page
NJ. E., African Union NJ. p, St. Paul's
A. NJ. NJ p.
The executive committee consists
of the Revs. Robert Watt. D. d..
Thomas P. Holloway. d. d.. ]. r.
SEMESTER. Vaughan S. Collins. II. NJ.
Slime. r. T. Tagg. w. II. Hoxter. J. II.
Bell. S. p. shccherd and the Messrs.
Thomas s. Taylor. George r. X ng
J. Henry Robinson. A. II. Jones.
Joseph Seengy, j. II. Burns and John
j. Hayes Mr.. Burns is treasurer
and Mr. Hayes, secretary
The visitation commit ee Is COM
posed Of the Rev. DR.. Collins, chair
man: the Revs Herbert +. Randolph,
-. II. Crawford J. W. Easley, T. r
Vandyke and Messrs George G. Pen
ney, ] II. Burns. Franklin II. Jervis
and Ralph NJ Holley.
On the pubncitv committee are
George Z. King. chairman; Phillip NJ.
Colbert, Lawrence Davis. William T..
Gilbert and J. s. r. Beardsley.
The finance committee consists o.
William c. Murgatroyd. chairman;
Mr.. Burns. salisbury Williams r. 3.
Cartmell and George B. Booker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
WILNINCTONIANS BUY
TURKEYS IN SEAFORD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STAFFORD. Del. Dec. 23.-The an
nual Christmas dance. which is given
by the young men OF Seaford. will be
held in the Opera House Christmas
evening. The Wanda Orchestra viii
furnish music.
Many Wilmington people were in
Seaford yesterday purchasing their
Christmas turkeys from the market
of Robert H. Gordy. The turkeys are
in splendid condition and the prices
much lower than prices which prevail
in Wilmington.
Esau Anderson and Mrs. Elizabeth
e. Brown, widow of the late John X.
Brown, OF Seaford, were quietly mar
red at the M. E. parsonage In Sails
bury yesterday.
Two large fires occurred at Sharp
town this week. when the store Of o.
n. Bennett and stave mill of Beach
and Company were destroyed
The first meeting Of the newly re-
organized Emerson Literary Society
was held in the aud tor UNI Of the
Seaford H Oh School last evening. A
very interesting program was pre-
scented.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
.CLYNN SUGGESTS AMATBER ,
BOXING SHOW FOR CHARITY

Johnny Glynn. one OF the finest and
squarest lads who ever put on NIT,
is endeavoring TO get the amateur
boxing game started again in the old
town. Johnny has eighteen fast hoys
under his care and is anxious to have
them appear In a city carnival which
he would stage in one Of the city the
aires. IL would be a strictly homo
boys ring carnival, the proceeds, less
expenses, TO be turned over to some
charity.
Johnny hopes to paste the bills in
a short time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
DARCY Gets IN, TEX
RICHARD ON HIS Trail
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Los Darcy
me Australian fighter. who hopes to
whip bunch OF American scrappers.
got In town today.
Darcy made the trip to America as
a stoker in the hold OF the Standard
Oil tanker Cushing.
Dawn witnessed more or iess NJ n
mad rush of managers past the Statue
or Liberty, all bent on landing the
man with the coal shovel in the
tanker's hold. Present and racine
We're Jack Kearns. who claims lac
signed to manage the wonderful boy
or Maitland when he was in Australia
with Billy Murray. Kearns is n sori
or three-in-one would-be manager for
Darcy inasmuch as he has Joined
forces with Jack Curley and Ton
Jones. This Willard syndicate
hopes 10 bottle Darcy up and proven
his meeting the Frenchman, Carpen
tier, If he gets to America.
Harry Sherman, OF Minneapolis
likewise padded. bawling as he wen
that Darcy has promised him TO figh
three times for 100000 Tom O'Rourke
Harry Pollock and Dan McKetricl
also seek the fighter.
Tex Riclard was che only maj
who claimed he would land Darcy 10
day.
ST LOUIS, Mo.-Young Joe Jone
beat leo Johnson IN twelve-rounr
go here last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
Berlin METEOlISTS
Call PASTOR BACK
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BERLIN, Nd, Dec. 2S.-Led by
senator Harrison. the members Of
Stevenson NJ. h. Church recently Wis
tied the parsonage and gave the pas
tor and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Greenfield,
a substantial pounding in the old
Eastern Shore style.
The annual bazaar held by the
Ladies' Aid Society Of the church
was a great success. They cleared
s1se. Senator Harrison, on behalf
Of the women, presented the pastor
and his wife with a handsome wooden
quilt, and also gave Mrs. Greenfield
n silk bag.
The church trustees have greatly
improved the cemetery by building a
new wall. The front and driveways
also have been graded at an outlay
Of about s400.
At the second and third quarterly
conference the. pastor was unani-
mously invited to return for the
fourth year. The conference also
expressed its appreciation by ris-
inc vote of the appointment OF DR..
Thomas e. Mart ndale as super nten-
dent of the Salisbury District to sue
coed the late DR.. T. A. II. O'Brien.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
JEhY MU9PHY PUTS
ONE on JOHNNY MILLER

Jimmy Murphy. the West Phlladelt
rhia lightweight. showed plenty O
aggress.vonoss and form m his boul
with johnny Miller at the Ryan attn.
lecc Club. Philadelphia. last night
Murphy worked himself INTO a sOoA
perspirauon, carried 90 he decision
by W de margin and incidentally pui
himself in better condition for ,ht
bout he is scheduled TO box with Joe
Welsh ON Christmas Day
Murphy last sight displayed the
dazzling speed and the whirlwind at
tack that NOT so long ago had hirl
scouting rapidly up the puglistic lal-
der. From early in The fracas he had
Miller bleed ng from the mouth. Th3
latter did not appear 20 get going
right until tho final round. when he
made spirited rally. but his squirt
came too late.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
GIGANTIC COUP
ON Peace LEAK
Lawson Had Tip on Ger
man and Washing
Ton Notes
DECLARE 1T NETTED
HIM MILLIONS

CONGRESS ASKED TO
INVESTIGATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-COn-
, gressional investigation Of the Con
> flicting interpft tations' placed upon
= President Wilson's note TO belliger-
. ent powers by the State Depart
, ment to determine if any one high
, in the administration or his relatives
profted from the resultant sock
market fluctuations, was asked in a
resolution introduced yesterday by
Representative Wood, Republican, of
; Indiana. It was formally referred
to the Judiciary Committee without
discussion.
When Secretary Lansing was told
: of the Wood resolution, he laughed
. and said that he would be very glad
to have an Investigation. Other Off
Gals said that the gossip was ridicu-
> lous. The Wood resolution in mated
= that some relative OF high otii-
. Ger Of the administration had profit
ed through the alleged advance
Zip"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
GETS YRAR FOR ASSAT1.r-

James Reeves, eoiored. was fined
$500 and costs or one year In the
workhouse by Judge Churchman this
morning on a charge OF assault and
battery on Annie Washington, also
colOred.
Annie appeared with her face COW
cred with hadages. She said Reeves
hit her in the lip with brick, knock
ing out three teeth and had 10 go Ia
the Delaware Hospital for treatment.
Reeves adn f-ted the assault, but
said he did so after Annie made sew
eral stabs at him with a knife
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
A. A. 7. A. AWARDS So
Medals FOR SHOOTING

In November ffty-three medals we're
awarded in the medal contest conduct
ed by the A. A. T. A. throughout the
United States and Canada.
In the 50 per cent. class one gold
medal was awarded The shooter to
be successful in this competitions wae
A. r. Castle OF Britt, Iowa, who broke
1.4G5 out Of 1900 targets, making the
high average Of 97.6 per cent.
In The 90 per cent. class six gold
medals we're awarded. The winners
were Art r sser OF Paris, Illinois: DR..
II. A. HO wet OF Weehauken, n. J.: 4.
W. Belknap OF Chicago. H.; William
lsphording OF Philadelphia, Pa; J. ".
Monsted OF New London, Wis. and L.
II Reid Of Seattle, Washington. High
scores Of Sl3 1000 was made by L. II.
Reid; Art Riser was second with s64
and Or. J. W. Monsted third. " th 944
In the So per cent. class eight
medals were awarded. Dr. G. r.
Christian of Weehauken, n. j.. vas
high gun with the score Of 461x500;
IA. Gayhart OF Kalispell, Montana. sec
ond, with $50 and Grant G. Gardner
Of Ruth. Nevada, third. with 455.
Twenty so per cent medals were
awarded in November. High score OF
SCI was made by A n. Hoskinson OF
/ Chicago; August Kles ok OF Arnity-
Vile n. ". was second. with the score
OF l5g and Rees Talbot OF Oxford,
Indiana, third, with 454
In the rs per cent class eighteen
medals were awarded. The best score
was i66x500 made by s. ID. WATSON OF
Lackawnna. n. T.; william Hamilton
iof Winnipeg. Manitoba. Canada. was
second. with S5S and Tom shelton Of
Cartev lie. No. third. wien 451.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
ASH COLLECTOR ON THE JOB.

Street Commissioner Frank W. Pier
son solved the latest labor troubles Of
the ash collection department yester-
day when he refused to pay the ash
chuckers who went on a strike because
Of the cold weather. AS a result
the 10 men who stafked into his Of
flee yesterday morning and demanded
their pay. went back TO work. This
forced was increased by Mr.. Pierson.
who secured additional help and by IL
o'clock this morning. all the ashes
which had been placed along the curb
stones by housewives this week. had
been removed. After the work had
been done today the men we're paid
off
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23

BOSTON. Dec. 23.-One Of the biggest
"cIeanups' the American stock market
ever has known brought millions to
Thomas W. Lawson and his associates
in an amazing coup made possible by ad-
vance knowledge of the German peace
proposal and President Wilson's offer OF
media. ion. stock exchanges viii be
asked to make an investigation of the
operations or brokers who acted for the
secret pool.
Backed by gigantic financial re-
sources. a very few powerful "ins. d
ers." in close touch with German dip
lomatic circles and Washing on
sources Of information. arc said to
have begun their preparations for
Wednesdays tremendous raid late in
November.
leak Somewhere.
The two great means OF making the
big CLEANUP were tips received in
advance of the German peace pro-
posals and President Wilson's appeal
10 the belligerents. Somebody
leaked on both those momentous
items OF news and Mr.. Lawson and
his associates took advantage OF this
inside advance Information
Three weeks apo when the market
was recovering buOvantly from the
effects OF the warning by the Fed
eral Reserve Board that investments
bv banks IN British treasury notes
were dangerous. Lawson, as the chief
Of operations for the pool. began sell
ing stocks. mostly United states
steel. He acted through agents who
IN turn divided the huge transactions
among many BROKERAGE houses.
lawson Made "KigirgT
Steel was then around 125, but the
big selling campaign caused II e
sag slowly 10 40 and then no. al
though with ali his almost uncanny
skill Lawson was nursing the market
IA absorb his big sales W thout break
mo AT 115 he stopped. Then came
Germany's offer of peace ana tht
bottom fell out OF the market. Stee
went to los and Lawson began &c
cover. He must make tremendous
purchases and make them quick tc
cover his short sales before the abrupt
refusal of the Allies TO peace offers
should strengthen the market to the
ooint where his possible profits would
be wiped out
But lust as the professionals were
recovering confidence came the news
81 President W lson's peace note
Wednesday night, and on Thursday
Lawson was able to cover all his
short sales. II is said that his enor'
nous purchases on Thursday alone
totaIled 100000 shares of Steel alon'
at around 100, and that his average
profit was better than 10 points
hare.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
CHRISTMAS FOOTBlLL GlMr.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DEFINING, n. NJ, Dec. 1.-THE Del
aware boys are preparing for the
football game with the Arkansas boys,
on Chr stmas morning. They expect
to win. as they have plenty OF good
material TO pick from.
Bert Cyrs is rounding out in shape
for the game, as is also Slim Lyons.
The latter was the star OF the old
Newark team for many years. Ed.
McGaughy, another man from the
gridiron Of Wilmington. is picked for
left halfback. Pop SIN tn and Nc
Gonigle OF last years Chesrook team
and Bob King, a former Wilmington
High School man. will also be In the
game.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23

day, There will be no entertainment
for them, but neither will be there be
any work.
At the County Hospital chicken
dinner will be served the inmates
Christmas Day. Besides the chicken
there will be cranberry sauce, white
potatoes, mince pic. candy and cake.
The men viii be treated to cigars. A
turkey dinner. topped of with cigars
for the men, will be the order OF the
day at the State Hospital on Monday
At neither OF the hospitals will Christ
mas be observed with any form Of en-
tertainment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
KEYsTONE OPRN HOUSE.

The Keystone Athletic Club rooms
win be open to the public tonight at
7.30 o'clock. Those who hold coupons
are urged TO be present. All members
are requested to be present tomorrow
evening also, as there viii be a big
surprise in store.
keystone A. c. basketball team
would like to hear from some fast
Ams in the city Chesrook seconds,
Pearl Shell. Clinton. Elkton and Penly
Hall preferred. Send challenges to
Casmir Franklin. pa French street,
~ phone 2S35. Delmarvia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MILFORD Clue SHOOT.

On Thursday the Milford Gun Club
held It's first shoot over its new au.
tomato trap. The conditions were
very bad, the day being dark, ana the
fog thick. L. s. German, professional
OF Aberdeen, Md. smashed every one
OF his allotment OF so clays DR. VIII
lard r. Pierce, president OF the club,
and Harry ]. Pierce, field captain, tied
for high gun on as birds. each OF them
breaking 60, while by breaking 50, r.
S. Richards OF Harrington, came IN
second The scores.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
scHoLARs AIp cHARITIEs.

Pupils OF the Howard High School
schools Nos. l6 and 20, have contributed
S40.47 to a fund for the layton Home
for Old People and the Edgewood Sani-
tarium. The former two schools con-
tributed S25.6s, and school No. % Sl4.79.
The money win be divided between the
two homes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
CITY SEAL FINISHED.

Having devoted two months OF
steady work TO carving the seal OF
the State of Delaware into the marble
front over the main entrance TO the
City Building. the sculptors have
about completed their task. The scat
folding was removed this morning
and the carving exposed to the public
view.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
sHILOH BAPTIsT sERYICEs.

At Shiloh Baptist Church. Twelfth
and Orange streets, tomorrow, there
will be preaching at 1915 o'clock by
the pastor, DR.. B. T. Moore. Special
music by the choir. Sunday school
at 1890 to 100 o'clock. The regu.
lar Christmas exercises OF the Sun.
day school will be held on Sunday
at $50 o'clock. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
MOORE pOuBLY ACCUSED.

Harry Moore. charged with larceny
Of about 100 pounds OF lead cable
from Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany, was held by Judge Churchman
in City Court this morning under
$1,000 bail for the next term OF Cen
eral Sessions Court.
Moore had already been held under
$500 bail by the court for larceny OF
articles from the same company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
800 FINE FOR sTABBrNG.

Charged with assault and battery on
Henry Brown colored. Frederick
Jacobs. also colored. was arraigned in
City Court this morning. Brown as
serted that the accused attacked him
last night with a knife. stabbing him
once IN the head and in the middle
OF the back Jacobs was fined 500
and costs. or one year in the work.
house.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
BIRTH RE INCREASES.

Wilmington's hirthmte leaped BY
bounds this week, according 10 the rec.
ords Of the City Health Department
which showed l0l births and s mar.
riages During the same period 80
deaths were recorded
The records for the same period last
year showed 81 deaths, 10 births and II
marriages here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-23
UMBRELLAS FOR CLERKS.

George w. Dorsey. OF the Colonial
Charter Company, presented TO each
clerk in the Office of Recorder OF
Deeds George today a silk umbrella
in apprec atom Of their work in trans
scrihing the company charters during
the year.