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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
Game Dry Humer.

When the gallant Welsh captain. Da-
vid Gam. was sent forward by Henry
v. to reconnoiter the French army be-
fore the battle Of Agincourt he found
that the enemy outnumbered the Eng
lish by about five to one. His report
to the king is historic:
There are enough to be killed.
enough to be taken prisoners and
enough to run away"
This quaint forecast of the result of
the battle at once spread through the
camp. and doubtless every yeoman
archer Of the valiant company felt an
inch taller. We know that 1t was al
most literally Justified by the event.
Poor Cams dry humor was equaled
by his courage. He was killed while
In the act OF saving the life of his
prince.-London Standard.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
LONG Day. on Uranus.

Uranus can be claimed for British
planet. It was discovered ut Bath ir
1881 by the elder Sir William Herschel
the musician who became private as
trOnomer to George Ill. Uranus IL sc
distant from us and has an atmosphere
so dense that little is known about the
rotation. position of the axis or mum
Der of the satellites. But the inhabit
ants. II they exist. may console them
selves for living In temperature ap
preaching zero with the fact that they
can seldom be dunned for income tax
because their year contains more than
3O.OOO days.-London Mail.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
the WHIP IN RIFLE BARRELS.
Il 10 Caused by the Pressure Of Mod
ern hlnh Power Powder.

The use Of high power powder In n
6es has given rise to u phenomenon
which did not exist In black powder
days. This IN known as whip and II
due to the pressure and vibration set
up by the powder. II IL constant with
given loads aud In always In the same
direction.
Sights are aligned by the manufac
turer to compensate for this whip In
proportion to the powder charge used.
In firing auxiliary cartridges 1t will Of
ten he found that the rifle shoots on
center. Az nutter Of fact the bullet
from the auxiliary h travelling In q
true line with the bore. and 1t IL the
sights tlSi are wrong. The lighter
charge OF the auxiliary does not pro
duce the usual whip. with the result,
that the line In prOiOngutiOn Of the
bore Of the rifle along which the bullet
travels ~ not the line given by the
alignment Of the sights.
Two other rifle terms that must not
be confused are upsettage and keyhol
Ing. KeyhOling IL the tendency Of the
bullet to turn over In flight. while up
settage Ia the slight shortening Of the
major axis of the bullet due to the
force Of the charge. 1t was peculiar to
black powder fred behind lead bullets
and does not exist to any appreciable
extent In metal jacketed bullets with
smokeless powder. In the latter case
the charge burns more slowly and the
JACKET stiffens the bullet against the
sudden blow from behind.-Outing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

Perillus Of Athens is said to have in
vented for Phalaris. tyrant Of Agrigen-
tum. $40 B. c.. brazen bull which
opened on the side to admit. victims
who were to he roasted by the 6re
which was built underneath. The ,dy-
ing groans of the sufferers resembled
closely the roaring of a mad bull. Pha-
Iaris greatly admired the invention and
by way Of test nOasted the inventor
first Later the populace rose in rebel
lion and burned Phalaris.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
Distilled Water.

posed to the air is one of the most sa-
luxurious Of drinks. Its daily use in
measured quantities is helpful in cases
of dyspepsia and greatly assists the
general functions Of the body. Every
large steamer carries a water distilling
apparatus by which sea water is made
fresh. In the days before steamers
primitive distilling apparatus was used
on warships and vessels carrying pas
sengers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
Well Fitted.

"Yes. grandma: am to be married
next month";
But. my dear" said grandma ear
nestly. You are very young. Do you
feel that you are fitted for married
lifey'
Il am being fitted now. grandma, :"
explained the prospective bride sweet
ly. Seven gowns!''-Kansas City Jour
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
More Than the Average.

Mrs. Wayup-How much sleep do
need. doctor? Doctor-Well. the aver
age person needs about seven hours.
Mrs. Wayup-Then I shall take about
fourteen. consider I am much above
the average.-Judge
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09
Vsnian.

The prime joint Of venison is I'M
doubtedly the haunch. though shout
der or neck of venIson properly cooked
IL a very toOthsOme dish. The lOtn Is
best cut up into chops and outlets.
the breast being only suitable for
soups. ragouts and pies.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

Edythe-Did the duke ray he loved
You? Kate-He said he loved the
ground l walked on. Edythe-Where
were you when he said It? Kate-Out
visiting papa's gold mine.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

This is refreshing. The author says
his heroine isn't beautiful"
ut will be refreshing to see the pic
lures Of the heroine come up to the
print."-Iouisville Courier Journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

Fother-Can the girl you are court
ing make a good batch of bread: Son
II can vouch for the fact thst she can
handle the dough all Observation-Disclosures
American.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

Man thinks he is going to solve the
mystery known as woman after he Is
married. And then the plot thickens.
Toledo Rlade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

Hold faithfulness and sincerity a.
the nrst principles. Sincerity - the
way Of heaven.-COnfuciuA.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09

It is bad to work loiterinely; it b
worse to ioiier instead Of beginning 10
work ut all.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-12-09


was found to hold four kings and an
ace. He won $500 on that hand alone.
Turning to Scarborough. he said:
"How much money did you bring in
hereT'
'sThirty-two hundred dollars"
The parson counted out the amount.
pushed It toward him. deducted the
hundred dollars he had begun the
game with and left the balance on the
table.
you're fine parson. you are" said
the man who had lost the Jackpot.
"who are you. anyway"
I'm Jim Gay. who used to be known
in these parts for the slickest card
shifter of all professionals.
"One day. when 4 posse was after
me. got into the cabin where this
man and this girl were Twin. The girl
was child then. but against her moth
er's wishes she warned me Of the COM
ing of the committee and enabled me
to show a clean pair Of heels. Some
how couldn't get her kindness out
Of my head. and 1t worked on me ~,
It reformed me. concluded to get an
education to preach. so that I could
spend the rest Of my lie exposing men
who fleece and are deeced. Do you re-
member me. little giri?'
Eyes. do
The three Of them took the regained
funds to Scarborough's cabin. It was
Invested in silver mine and made the
family comfortable. The father never
gambled again. and Mabel scarborough.
~ Gays wife. u now assisting him IN
his crusade against gambling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06

Will be- appointed corporalS and ser
scantS. and others who qualify will bc
eligible for such appointments rs the
camp progresses. II may TX practicable
~ advance some To the grade ~ l%icutcn.
ant.
CEHTIFICATE-Each member who
completes the full curse Of instruction
Will hc given a certificate to that effect.
Id i not too ma.h ~ say that those
holding such certificates would IA i'm
line for appointment rs commissioned
officers i'm Il Volunteer Army in ease the
country should have occasion 90 call out
half \ million men or more.
APPLICATIONS For MEMBERSHIP
Those contemplating attending should
make application 20 chief Of staff. Sou.
thcn Department. Fort Sam Houston.
Texas; \ membership blank will then
~ sem them. which. aftrr being f"llc,
ont. signed and returned viii 'au~c them
~ ~ enrolled uS members ~ the coming
training camp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
Charqed With Murders in Alaska.

JUNEAU. Alaska. March 6 Edward
krau>c. who H. charged with \ number
of murders ON the waterfront ~ South
eastern Alaska. viii lee tried next week
before Judge Robert Jennings IF the
II. :. district court. kraU~c ~ now ser
wing i sentence tor i-mner~nnating m
officer.
Artrrle> belonging u a number Of men
who have disappeared were found in
possession of krau>e. and an investi-
CATION has been conducted tn govern
mcnt detectives. Among thc mca krau-
- j. thought to have done away with
are William Christie. ~amalgamator of
the Treadwell mine. James pluukctt
owner If a launch. Ole Moe. another
launch owner and Il Japanese. Many Wit
nc>>c> have been summoned a. tell ~
kraus.'> movement and the disappear.
ancet OF the alleged victims.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
Gulf Coast Orange
Orchards Are Safe

HOUSTON. Tcxu-. Murch G-lIavin-
pa--ed through the winter without INJURY
from the cold. ihe orange orchards of the
guilt coast are in 4 thriving condition, ac-
curdiHE t0 local experts. and growers are
optimistic fur W large Nirld tli- season
There are about 1000 acres oi ~ai-uma
oranges in thf~ ~@crtlou. particularly ln the
Observation-Disclosures district, owned by
about o growers. A meeting ~ the
growers iu Houston within thr next feu.
week Ivy planned. with the object VA per
iectInc a marketing system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
BELl..-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
ChTARRH A BLOOD DISEASE
Drive IL From Your System.

F..nu-r CAtHrrh affects fhr nose md
Throat. nHn..nE rH Ir ffr nlHtrIlH
rl= uf a ru nnd gathering
ln thr nHuat. H h#. been common proc
t.re tu treat cataFrh with Aaiycs. wash
49, and SPRAYS applied 80 these parts
tn ptode ~ treatment cannot give per-
manfnt relief ana ia liable tn ~nEHrnFnfe
fh4r trouble rntHrrh cannot bv triflrl
wien Tr allow Hd to rIn nn N wifl dfH-
ease tha hrunrh al tlhra. settle rn tlra
Tunzr ana affect thr Hfpmarh rd"ra
III ~ y very =eriuuE disease Don treat
f. locally. The one treatment that has
n~Dgrn effective in the Treatment RI Ca
fnrrh fr IN. ri. I'll. TIE greatest blood pIrt-
FrH nra blood tonic known TN relieves
thn cause Of rafnrrh hH rAMDIr4HhinE
fEr blood reufwinH NtH viEyF. giving
new fIrr tu tire rrI blood ryfpMarlrH and
AtfwuamtfnR fhe flow IVY that M has the
v4raUtv ~ throw nff the poison and
eernss from the system. n is literally
4 ffrua hath EOf quickly feel results.
Hrada hes disappear. ihe Eafnering w
ana throat stuuH. thr HpHA+tiH hrAi ~ ~.
Ky tu a rafUr#I blood tonic and hHH
maven Effective ir fhr treatment pf afi
TlnnH affections. Eczema. letters. rash.
grryfrIa. Get N NJ w AZ vyur druggists
III ... need gAp~Et aisirH " rite the
swift Specific &C. Atlanta Ca
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
Veterinary Course VIII
Be Included Ala. & M.
uEy Associated l'rcss.l

COLLEGE STATION. TcNa-. March 9Th
A four wears course w veterinary mrdI-
cine. leading to The degree 1T doctor Of
veterinary science. viii be- included In the
lGl6-l7 curriculum ot the Agricultural A
Mechanical College uf Tcxa-. according to
Y bulletin Just issued. Thr thirty fourth
legislature appropriated %1ln".ooo l"r thc
construction ot 4 buildug Tor the vctcri-
uary school. Freshmen, ready to take ihc
four year COURSE. Will bc accepted tins tali.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

| hereby announce myself AZ candidate
for the office ~ sheriff ~ Cameron county.
for Reelection. Subject tn the action Nj
the democratic primaries.
W. T. NANN, sheriff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
FEMALE HELP WANTED

WANTED-Ladie~. Ill age. married or
single. small towns AMI country. t. rep
resent our llne at fresh coffee. Nrte.
United Coffee Co, San Antonio, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY To LOAN an farm and ranch
lands. neScrihe your property fully. Box
I2I. Houston. Texas. 10
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
RATES
FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN
The BROWNSVILLE HERALD

Ope Insertion. per word
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The above rates apply 10 advertisements
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Classified Ads run al intervals are charged
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Monthly Rates.
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Classified ads taken up To - noon for pub
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that hour the publishers reserve the right 40
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PienEe read Your On ssihci ads on the first
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
HOUSES FOR SALE

WHY PAY RENT. getting only worthless
receipt NJ return aHd NEVER OWNING
your own humr. when ,nu ,iu huy Y cool.
neat. convenient. rnaIlv desirable. modern
seven room house. with large porch. %ci-tcrn,
garage. fruit trees. ornamcutal~. etc. at
LESS THAN PRESENT COST To BUILD.
and pay Il ont at $40 loniy it~ reasonable
rental valued ncr month. This In an op-
portuniiy wv hrrpmr OWNER instead WI
RENTER. Addrc~ r. General Delivery.
City. III
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED To RUN-oue 25 hur~epowci
gas engine III good repair. n. r. Rnw~on
Receiver. San Benlto. Texas. -.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06
LAND FOR SALE.

FARM FOR EXCHANGE-2sO acre farm
IN Arkansas; 10 acres in cultivation.
Good three room house and outhou-cs.
rIcut MA water and fruit. such aS cherries.
neachc-. apple, pIums and grapes. Rails
ing oat-, wheat. clover, etc. IN straw
berry ~%ecilon. 81 per acre. Want uuin-
numbered land. 4. !. care Herald. If
FOR SALE jwn desirable lut-. 5uxl2O
feet each. cam 1921 jefferson street ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-06

ADVERTISING
POSITIONS WAITED.

tThe Herald will publish. free of charge. for
a period # three days. until the headl of "Po-
sitiDns Wanted advertisements for persons
pHt Of enployuuent who are seeking employ
ment. Such persons are at liberty To Ise the
classified Column Of The Herald. All that
= necessary y that they send IN their writ
ten advertisements. Answers may Ne directed
IN care If The Herald il desired. out az town
requests Will please enclose postage for re-
plies If answers are directed i'm care Heratd)
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-16
FOOD CROPS BADLYCUT

Heavy damage to the country's Ger
cal crops during August caused a loss
Of many millions of bushels in pros
lcctive production and cut down the
outlook for wheat to below the amount
required for home consumption.
The Department of Agriculture's
"olthiy forecast. estimates the wheat
crop at GIL 100000 bushels, Or 9,00O,-
coo less than is calculated 20 be neces-
saly for domestic use A carry-over
Of approximately 10000, 900 bushels
Of old wheat from last years record
breaking crop, however, will make up
the deficiency and leave something like
l0O,OOO,0 600 bushels available to sup
ply the heavy demands of foreign ma
tons for American wheat.
Spring wheat, parched by hot and
dry weather, showed a loss of 43,000,-
900 bushels since the August forecast
Of production. while corn estimates
were 67,OOO,O0O bushels smaller than
forecast month ago.
iOO,OG0,O0O Bushels Under 1915 Crop.
a preliminary estimate of the Win
ter wheat crop places the production
at $1,000, 900 bushels and that of
spring wheat at l56,000,000. The
prospective spring wheat crop is the
smallest in % years and 200,000,000
bushels less than harvested last year
The total wheat crop is placed at Gill;
100000 bushels, which is 400,0O0,00O
bushels less than last years record
breaking crop of 1,012 100000 bushels
The combined winter and spring wheat
crop is the smallest since 1900 and the
acre yield the lowest in % years.
The heavy loss in prospective pro-
duction of corn was due to drought. In
many sections, particularly in Kansas
and Oklahoma, many fields of corn
were cut for ensilage or fodder. The
total crop is forecast at 2,710,0O0,0OO
bushels. which is $4,000 900 bushels
smaller than the average for the last
five years.
An unusually short output of white
potatoes for winter supply is forecast.
Production of 31S,00000O bushels is
indicated. That is 46.000,0O0 bushels
less than forecast month ago and the
smallest crop since 1911.
Other losses from the production es-
Inmates made month ago are: Oats,
100000 bushels; barley. 100000
bushels; buckwheat, l 100000 bushels:
rice, 100000 bushels; cotton, 1,10O,-
600 bales; apples, 100000 barrels,
and peaches. 100000 bushels.
Tobacco, Hay and Rice Increase.
While cereals all suffered serious
damage during the month, hay and to-
hacco prospects increased and the
harvests of those two crops and also of
rice will be rd-breaking. There
was an increase of 27,O0O,00O pounds
in the indicated production of tobacco,
making crop of 100000 pounds
ard exceeding the former record crop
Of 1910 by 121, 100000 pounds.
Hav production is forecast at 49,
100000 tons, which is 100000 tons
more than forecast a month ago and
100000 tons more than last years
record crop.
Rice. which declined 100000 bush
els from month ago. promises a crop
of 32,S00,000 bushels. which would be
almost 100000 bushels more than the
record crop harvested last year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-16
Rheumatism ARRESTED

Many people suffer the tortures of
lame muscles and stiifened joints because
ii Impurities i'll the blood, and each sue
ceed!ag stack seems more acute until
rheulnatisnhasi invaded the whole system.
To arrest rheumatism it is quite as i'm
portant toimprove your general health as
10 purify your blood, and the cod liver oil
II Scott Emulsion is nature sgreat blood
maker, while its medicinal nourishment
strengthens the organs to expel the
impurities and upbuild your strength.
SCOTS Emulsion is helping thousands
every day who could not find other relief.
Refuse the alcoholic substitutes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-16
Republicans Rap Waste.

The Republicans, pointing to the APP
preparations and authorizations for
the future, mounting close to two bill
lions, closed their part of the session
reiterating charges of extravaganza
and waste.
representative Gillett. of Massachu-
sets, said that applying the Demo-
Gratis own standard and logic the ses-
sion just closed far surpasses in extra
vagance any predecessor
According to the rule applied to
US for II years by the Democrats" he
continued, "they have been extrava-
CANT far beyond all precedent. If
We are eXtravagant they are profit
gate"
Members Of the conference commit
tee on the revenue bill today pointed
cut an important change in the in
come tax section as finally approved,
extending the $4,000 exemption in
stead of the $4,000 one to "heads Of
families" whether married or not. re-
placing the provision of the old law
which gave the larger exemption only
to married persons"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-16
GONCE'S--sYEyRPag q
THE HOLIDAYS ARE PAST
PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW GOODS AMI
FINDING THEM AT GONCE'S
HEADQUARTERS FOR MEMO CORsETs

HEADQUARTERS FOR MEMO CORSETS
Beautifully made and true proportion that they retain
their original shapelness until out Many models in stock
HIGH low or medium bust long or medium the hips.
BLANKETS AND BED SPREADS
New lines that will suit the most exactng housewife White
Woone Blankets reduced from So $3.50 For double beds
72x8O wool with thread of cotton colored border 81 SO
pair regular 80 Extra size Cotton Blankets 81 81 so
White Bed Spreads for single and double beds
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
great many people do not know we sell Groceries
breakfast Baconfnest Boneess Breakfast Bacon Csc b
SPECIAL-4 IL lbs Csc Coffee for the price of lbs ST.
Onehaf h. size Yeast Powder 10c. you used bet
ter, your money back.
Full size package Quaker Corn Flakes, SC.
Castle Rock Cheese with just little bite to it. Csc h.
LADIES QUEEN QUALITY SHOES
number of Styles So and $3.50 choice that invites
hard to mt lady to come and be be fitted T. and
not only her feet but just her notion of what shoe should
be in looks and leather.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-16
AGANT
SESSION ENDS

fly S2,0OO,OOO,OOO in appropria-
ms, the first session of the turbulent
bixty fourth Congress adjourned sine
/die last week. There was nothing
spectacular about the windup of the
session. none of the usual songs and
picturesque scenes. Less than 100 of
the House members were present The
adjournment was followed by gen
eral exodus of members fastening
homeward for rest or the national
political campaign.
President Wilson went to the Capt.
tol during the closing hours of the
session, where he signed the General
Revenue Bill. the physical difficulties
of the engagement of which held up
the plans for an adjournment last
night. The Senate was in session until
5 o'clock il the morning and then re-
cessed until o'clock next morning.
To Probe British Lobby
During the early morning hours the
Senate passed the Curtis resolution
directing the Senate lobby investi-
eating committee to look into the ellie
cations of an alleged foreign. lobby in
Washington opposing the retaliatory
provision of the revenue bill against
Canadian fisheries. This provision
went out of the bill at the last mo-
ment. and its elimination resulted in
the charge made by Senator Cham
berlain. of Oregon, from his place on
the floor early this morning, that the
elimination of the fisheries reprisal
provision was the result of the activi-
ties of lobby.
Statements made to the House by
Chairman Fitzgerald, of the House
Appropriation Committee. showed
that the appropriations of the present
session reached the staggering and
unprecedented total of 81 ,626, 439 pos
60, and that the total appropriations
for military preparedness this session
amounted to S6S5, 7O9,S23.
Railway Program Waits.
While the closing saw the admins
tration Legislative program mainly
completed. some things wait to be
continued at the winter session, no
tably the remainder of the Presidents
program of railroad legislation. which
was partially enacted to prevent the
threatened strike.
~, IN 1ormai statement. PRESIDENT
wilson. speaking Oh me WORK OF Con
grresSS, gave notice that the remainder
OIL the faIIfoad program would be
pressed at the new session. Ills state
lheht was as lolloWS WIS
y very reilafkaPI& session OF Con-
greSS mas JuSt closed, fui as all recent
sessions OF Congress nave been, OF
heIp1u! ana humane legislation when
constitutes contributions OF capital
Importance 10 the uelehHe' the econo-
me progress" ana me wholesome lie
OF the country.
1t Is to be regretted that the SEES
sion cou!o not have continued long
enough 10 complete the program re-
1eIIiN projected WIN regard to the
aet'm'Lyoaali3 a o. Iator disputes be-
"eG.3 me I~I,".E" ana the employees,