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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE TO.
DAY.
President and Lansing Take MP Con.
sidcratiOn Of Diplomatic Questions.

Washington, Nov. 13.-President
Wilson called secretary Lansing to
the White House for a conference to.
day, which is expected 20 result in
quick action On diplomatic affairs
with England, Germany. and Mexico.
The conference was to decide what
retaliatory action shall be taken
against England for the blacklist.
what to do about the renewal of Ger
many's submarine warfare and what
steps should be taken as a result Of
Carranza's failure to master the rsyo-
lutionists.
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oHaxaaAx ATTACKS RErUlszD.
0sssna Taken h Hssa-Teatous Iosc
Heavily.

Paris. Nov. 1f-Omcial-"Gsrman
essaeks In the Denis sector south of
eemms wsrs broken down with heavy
Isss All ground taken by n. 10 main
sainsd. An artillery duel is In progress
north Of somms. Five more German
asropianes were shot down."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15
VIA NOT CoNCEDE ELECTION.

Wn1cox Says That He Wnl Hope I'm.
en- Omcial Coent r. Made.
New York. Nov. 11.--Chairman
Wilcox stated that he will refuse to
conceds the election until after the
onsciai count has been made. Incom-
piste reports based on oficiai figures
esvs Wilson q plurality Of 40s.sl
votes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15

Z New Yerh. Nov. io.-Ths total pop
ular vote received in each OF the
States by President Wilson ana
Charles = Hughes. but based on In
complsts reports and estimated. indi-
Gated that the president received, %os.-
Sis more votes than Mr. Hushea. Tho
table fOlloWu:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15

1.-Two. wo ~
woe Hangar no ,o.,,. 49,.
ca,ss tbe.o n,o,,s ~ -. -
snonses h,t Cod c.uoa o..
thin. +har - u..
He co,,oa ,n,n .u.u...
tn. h.mr. -,
..n,, L,-
an $500,
c,,.,-.
q.
Carl Lehmann sa-ccaaa;r. n.
Clarke,s addra.a WA. ~, sor .hs
iuiprEXS $500 ofsx
the call which DR.. Clarke ehad ex-
tehoed. he told the Endeavorers
present that II they went home and led
the same lives as before they had at
tended Thu convention, then the o
Vention mad failed and they had
done themselves an injury by attend
ing. They should have been SO arous-
ed and enthased that they should lead
oetter' more consecratied lives for
Jesus Christ. He called upon all
those who would consecrate their lives
anew to Jesus Christ to hold up their
hands. and manv hands want m uo
tnen called upon all who would give
"hoie-time service to Jesus Christ to
hold up their hands and five hands
went up, four young men and one
young woman.
The song service az tho sess,or wo.
led NV Fort r Ioras .ra d.
Marian nastor ~ ~. u
d.vot,ono, u.u
cer~ v.r. ,ou.s
~ r. '
. 81"
- go '"ei" l"
'"'i "e" o'h'es' Inc new president,
Noioah oi charleston pre-
"0u at '"o Aieeuhs iast night.
mf' Ma''hews mace the speech and
presented TO the delegates from the
henson college Christian Endeavor
society the trophy cup for the
delegation with most mileage. The
delegates were called upon to
come to the front for this presnta-
ton.
Other delegations which were an.
nounced as being worthy of honor
able mention were those from Column
bia, Charleston, Bishopville. Nav
Harmony, Concord.
The report of the convention com.
mittee was read and adopted. If
called for harder work than ever be-
fore upon the part of Endeayorers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15
HUGHES STILL p
He Refuses tn Admit Defeat on Face
of Returns.

New York, Nov. 13.-Judge Hughes
still refuses to concede Wilson's cleo
ton.
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81 ~
plate manner by Mr.. Joe Wlther-
spoon of Mayesville. Various con-
mittses were appointed and other
business attended to during the So
sion. In the afternoon a short pre-
lilninary prayer service was held.
This morning the session was fea-
tured by the election of officers TOR
tie ensuing rear and the hearing OF
reports from all Of the State officers
except the president. A number of
short, but interesting talks were made
and Karl Lehman led in a confer
ence concerning the problems OF so-
.%cieties and the kind Of officers which
should serve the societies.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are:
President. Bert T. Corcoran. Charles
ton; Vice President. E. H. wilkes,
A.urens; Recording Secretary, Miss
Claudia Fraser. Sumter; Corresponds
Ing Secretary. Miss Iva Robinson,
Winnsboro; Treasurer. Miss Clelia
Gray. Columbia; Vice President
Worlds Christian Endeavor Union,
Allan Nicholson. Union: District Vice
Presidents: Miss Sara Tillinghast,
Sr'artanburg. ]. r. Fain, Rock Hill. q.
H. CARTRIDGE. Clinton, w. Anderson
C~larkson. Columbia; Miss Janet Jazz
Ger, Florence, j.. G. Dinkins, Manning,
Glenn Mcknight. Charleston; Miss
Marianne Paul, superintendent Mis-
siens Department.; DR.. e. E. Gillespie,
York. Superintendent Of the Junior
Department.; Miss Sophie Richardson,
Liberty Hill, 8. c., superintendent of
the Quiet Hour and Tenth Legion; w.
Kirk Allen, Efficiency Department; s.
l.. Latimer. Columbia, Press Depart
ment; intermediate Department, Miss
Annie McCown, Florence; Pastors
Advisory Board. Revs. J.. p. Marion.
Sumter; X. G. Finlay. Columbia; A.
b. Reeves, Columbia; A. s. Gaffney.
Charleston.
Greenvile was decided upon as the
x place of meeting. The time has
not yet been announced.
The report Of the treasurer showed
Of $5OS.14 and disburse-
OF $48S.S2. which leaves n bal
anoe in the treasury Of $500 for the
year. n total Of s83.OS, as there was
a small surplus already in the treas
ury.
The secretary's report was especial-
ly encouraging. 1t showed seventy
hve new societies organized during
the year just ended. making a total of
one hundred and forty societies with
memberships of 4,077. A State Chris
tan Endeavor map was hung against
the al and showed up pretty well
dotted with societies. York secured
me banner for the most societies.:
held tho first county un.
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CLOSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
WILSON Carries New England state
By scvcnty-one Votes.

Concord. Nov. 1f.-wuson carried
New Hampshire by seventy-one votes.
according tn tho complete returns to-
dsS.
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WILL co. SCEDE ELECTION.
Perkins md Hitchcock Advise Hughes
tn Acknowledge Dofcat.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE formal
acknowledgements by Hughes and Re-
publican leaders of Wilson's victory
Is expected within a few hours. Geo.
w. Perkins and Hitchcock have ad-
viscd Judge Hughes to accept his de-
feat and send congratulations to Will
son.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15

The Third Annual South Carolina
State Christian Endeavor convention
came to a most successful close Sum
day night and the four hundred sew
|enty-five delegates this morning de-
parted to the different sections of the
state to their home societies to tell
them Of the enthusiastic sessions
which were held and what had been
done at them to further the work in
the State. The features of the final
session were an address by DR.. Mel
ton Clark of the Second Presbyterian
church at Charleston n the conse-
Grafton service by Karl Lehman. The
trophy cup for the delegation pro-
senting the most mileage was present.
cd to the Clemson College society.
One Of the very pleasing features
OF the convention came at the Satur-
day nights session, when Miss Claud-
IA Fraser, secretary Of the local COM
mtttee. who had done most of the
work in the plans to make the con-
Vention a success, was presented a
handsome cameo brooch by the con-
vention for her much appreciated SER
vices. The presentation was made by
DR.. Aiken of Chester in a pleasing lit
tie speech. Miss Fraser has been
elected secretary of the State Union
Tor the ensuing year.
The closing session was attended by
perhaps the largest crowd Of the con-
.vention. The Presbyterian Church
was filled to capacity and many
turned away. as they were unable to
OBTAIN seats. DIR. Clarke's address
was on the subject, "WhO Then Is
willing to COnsecrate His Services
This Day Unto the Lord DR.. Clark
urged the conservation of lives for
Christ, saying that it was impossible
to honor God better than by giving the
utmost. which was the conservation
or ones life for Christ and humanity.
uie said that If the call went out that
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15
WILSON IS PEOPLES FlvoM1E
PRESlDEN,r HAS MAJORITY OF
THE POPULAR VOTE IN ELEC.
TION.

Asoat Four lnundrcd Tho&. md Pit al.
nv Over ncpubhcan Ticket Pooled,
Accordine % Figures ~ Collectcd In
New YosA--votc By seates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15
christian ENDl DRERS
All hNUAL SESSION.
Bert /. Corcoran, of Charlie
ceeding Year and Greer
State Convention. add
and by Luther O. McCu
si0ns..--O Officers Make
Flourishing.. -InterestnG

From The Daily Item, Nov. 10.
The South Carolina State C6fE
tan Endeay0r Convention hetSf
Initial meeting in the Prespxt&
church last night with the hnIi1
nlled to capacity to hear q very int&||
estinE program rendered. TherssWG1
three hundred and seventy delenkE
registered up to this morning.
more were still coming in. alth6Q
not so rapidly as they did last nlY
and this morning. This nun1befE
about what was expected ,and1
iyreater than has ever before attefla
OF the conventions.
The keynote Of the conventfons
bounded last night BY Karl L.ehmx3
southern Christian Endeavor HELD
rotary. In his call to service Ia
Christian Heid. He made a most
spring and strikinls address and tb5
was not one who heard who wsss
stirred to feel the need for men
women to devote their lives d
Christian work.
The meeting wasi opened with
t'onalS ana song services. Bert
Jones OF Wilmington led the ,sInr{
directing the choir. and the music
Most delightful. The d~evotionai
Vices were conducted by Rev.
ISsters Of Bishopviile FrsshytG
ehnrch A &arm wslcome M sxs2
saAo thsgdSepatSs " asa
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=, Heads Endeavorers for Sue.
&c Selected 40 Place of Next
Ne by Karl Lehman Last Night
This Morning Featured SEES.
trts Showing State Union is
IONS Tonight and Tomorrow.

IeA; Sumter district the first district
enion. and Charleston the first city
nlon. Es
a letter Of greeting was received
forn pr. Francis e. Clarke Of Boston.
4Ass.. the founder Of the Christian
ndeavor Society, which was received
18th suitable marks of appreciation.
The State union has grown so large
shin the past year that the conven-
Eon decided to adopt several recon-
4ndations of the executive commit
q concerning the attendance upon
state convention. 1t was decided
limit each society in future to one
{e9ate. the total delegation being
lifted to three hundred. After Sc
ring n delegate from each society
ne entertainment would be limited
the remaining delegates up to 300,
nj frst registered and paid their
Z advance. Delegates over that
fabcr would have to pay their own
bStses.
2 convention adopted a recon-
edsfion to increase It's appropria-
fStosthe All-south Union to $500.
-four page supplement to the Dix
1ndeavorer. the official organ Of
Chfistian Endeavor societies of
South, was voted. a story Of the
Sntion and reports OF State work
tqn in this supplement.
fsatlire address Of the morning,
,msas ~ Pr Lher Nc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-11-15

~ put = hAtave OF ISeA county.
~. McCutchen told OF the mission
work and emphasized the call to SER
Woe which was made. by Karl Leh-
mann last night. Short addresses
were made by Karl Matthews, Glover;
a.. A. Wright, Columbia; Glenn Nc
knight, Charleston; Miss Sarah Til
.hnghast, spartanburg: Miss Hannah
Plowden. Trio; Miss Margaret Dick,
Columbia; Miss Iva Robinson, Winns-
iboro.
This afternoon the Christian En-.
'deavor convention session was held in
the church and the Junior Christian
Endeavor meeting was held stimuli
taneously In the Sunday school room.
This was a feature because of the
tact that it is the first Junior conven-
ton which has ever been held. Sever
al very interesting talks we're made at
both meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

township II, north range ., west of
the fourth P. NJ, in a southerly direc-
ton to point approximately 200 feet
north OF the north channel OF Rock
river, be excavated, graded, curbed
and paved with brick blocks, and the
ordinance for the same being on file
in the office Of the city clerk of said
city, and said city, having applied to
the county court of Rock Island coun
ty, Illinois, for an assessment of the
cost of said improvement according to
benefits, said assessment being pay
able in 10 installments. each bearing
interest at the rate of 5 per cent per
annum, and an assessment therefore
having been made and returned to
said court, the final hearing thereon
will be had on the first day of May,
A. d. 1916, at the hour of o'clock a.
m, or as soon thereafter as the bust
ness of the court will permit
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons in said court before said day,
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
FIRE AND WATER
is CODE OF WIFE
Symbolic Statue Sets Forth Ideals of
Mrs. Ralph Modieska at Time
of Her Marriage.
HUSBAND WRITES HER WARNING
Holds That Long Separation Can Re-
snlt in No Permanent Good
Divorce Hearing at Chicago.

Sculpture and the written word uni
ted in Chicago yesterday to tell the
efforts of Ralph Modjeska. son of the
great Polish actress, and his wife, Mrs.
Felice Mahdah Modieska, to evert the
disaster that threatened their marital
happiness.
The wife carved her ideals in an ap-
pealing statue which an acquaintance
OF the couple came upon in a modest
corner OF the Independent Society of
Artists exhibition in the Ohio build
ing.
Unless fire giving love be tempered
by thirst Quenching water" she wrote
in describing the symbolism Of her
work, no home can stand firm
In sharp contrast to this reserved
expression was the warning in letter
from Modjeska TO his wife written in
1902, when she was planning d trip TO
Europe. The letter was read before
Judge Mckinley in the afternoon at
the hearing on Mrs. Modjeska's suit
for separate maintenance.
Fears Long Separation.
81 fear about our mutual attach
ment," said the husband. We have
never been separated for whole year
and l do not know what the results
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE,
Gen. No. 1888,

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the city council
of Rock Island, Ill, having ordered
the construction of ten inch water
main on Twelfth street from the main
at TWenty-fifth avenue south to the
south line Of Rodman Heights addi-
ton; and an eight inch Waterman on
Twenty-ninth avenue from the main
on Twelfth street to IA point 500 feet
west of Twelfth street, also six inch
mains across the paving on Twelfth
street at the avenue intersections. and
the ordinance for the same being on
file in the Office of the city clerk. and
said city having applied to the county
court of Rock Island county, Illinois.
for an assessment of the cost of said
improvement according to benefits.
said assessment being payable in nine
installments. each bearing interest
at the rate of five per cent Der an
mum. and an assessment therefore hav-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the mayors office. Rock Island, Eli
nois. until 10 o'clock a. m, April 20,
1916. for furnishing and installing
four way street signs. same to be at
tached to telephone or electric light
poles now located on street intersec-
tons by special design brackets fur
nished by the company submitting bid.
Where no poles are available, signs
to be attached to iron posts to be. fur
nished by company submitting bid.
All bidders must furnish samples of
signs and brackets or design showing
style OF same. Bids are to be submitted
as follows; Unit price of sign Qnclud-
ing bracket1 installed; unit price Of
iron post installed unit price of signs
Including brachets) and iron posts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

will be, but instinct tells me they can
not be good One whole year taken out
of our married life is very much, es-
pecially as we are growing Older quite
rapidly
Attorneys for the defense declared
that this letter was the birth of the
dissension between Modjeska and his
wife. 1t was found at the Modjeska
home. they said. after Mrs. Modjeska's
departure for Europe in 1909.
Letters from Mrs Modjeska, written
to her husband in 1912 after he had
announced his intention of suing for
divorce, also were read at the hearing.
Punished BY Own Words.
In one, written after meeting with
Modjeska in Chicago, she said:
Am l not enough punished that |
upbraided you about Koralek? l did
not suffer enough when told you that
l did not love you? Did you not guess
that it was just my dove, my way of
finding out if you cared for me?
''If you do not regain any sentiment
or faith l know you will show yourself
a good father to Marylka and a worthy
son of your mothers reputation. How
she would suffer! If, in a comparative
ly short time, l am unable to satisfy
your heart l shall step aside of my
own accord. l want your happiness
and never wish to dim it,"
Legend Describes Symbolism.
Mrs. Modjeskas statue, an intricate
bit of symbolism, was discovered at
the exhibition purely by chance. In a
legend carved on the base she de-
scribes it as follows:
THE symbol of home is represented
by the Druidic altar, the symbol of
| love by flames, the symbol of balance
| by water. The figures represent wo-
man supporting the sanctity of the
home; man raising himself to this
ideal. They are united by love
| (f1ames). tempered by balance wat
err, by humanity leaning for sympathy
! toward woman and for support toward
man.
"Crouching figures, wingless cupids
and adolescent youth represent differ.
ent phases of love from the base to the
perfect"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
Heals Skin Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema. ringworm, rashes and sim
liar skin troubles. A little zemo, gotten
at any drug store for 25c, or $1.0O for
extra large bottle, and promptly applied
will usually give instant relief from itch
ing torture 1t cleanses and soothes the
skin and heals quickly and effectively
most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful disappearing liquid
and does not smart the most delicate skin.
1t is not greasy, is easily applied and
costs little. Get it today and save all
further distress.
Zemo. Cleveland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
Afer.Grip=
Atomic Needed

millions Of people need a powerful
vegetable remedy and tonic that puts the
stomach, liver and bowels in fine condi-
ton; that clears the skin OF pimples, rash,
blemishes and eczema; that makes nerves
stronger and steadier and gives to pale,
weak, rundown people the fullest measure
of health and happiness.
! DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery,
free from alcohol or narcotics, does Just
what is stated above, simply because it
banishes from the blood all poison and
impure matter. Besides it gives you an
appetite, builds up healthy flesh and puts
color in your cheeks.
Good blood means good health, good
health means strong men and women,
full of vigor and ambition. Any medi-
cine dealer will supply you with DR..
Pierce's Discovery in either liquid OF
tablet form. 80,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

ing been made and returned to said
court, the final hearing thereon will
be had on the 2Sth day of April A D..
1916, at the hour of 8 o'clock a. m,
or as soon thereafter as the business
OF the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons in said court, before said day,
ana may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated Rock Island, ILL.,, April Il,
1916.
E. d. FISHER,
Commissioner appointed to make said
assessment.
JOHN K. SCOTT.
City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
THREE GENERATIONS OF
ILLINOIS FOLKS.

r. East St. Louis, I'LL can say that DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
been used by our family for three genera
tons. My grandmother used it when
living in the country near here Mother
used it for a rundown condition and
cough, and it strengthened her and built
her up after she was exhausted from
waiting on the sick. l have used it myself
after having La Grippe and found it a
true builder. We thoroughly believe in
Golden Medical Discovery and have
often recommended it,"-MRs. PEAId
CoRREIA, 529 North 9th st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
MATHERVILLE

Valley.
Adam Benthan spent the past week
visiting in Kewanee.
Mrs Margaret Sherman, aged IS,
cast her first vote at the township
election which was held Tuesday.
husband was a soldier in the Civil
war, and she is hale and hearty at her
advanced age.
Fred Stevens has moved into the
house owned by A. R. Stein on the
west side Of the track
Mr.. and Mrs Jake thinner and son
Robert were weekend visitors in
Rock Island
The funeral of Mrs James Hicks
was held from St. Johns church Sun
day morning The church was crowd
ed, which showed the high esteem in
which she was held
The Misses Hazel Lawson and Belle
Benthan were Rock Island shoppers
Saturday.
Elmer Anderson and Adolph Carl
son were in Aledo on business Tues
day.
Axle Peterson has recovered from
a recent sick spell.
John Buyan has moved into the
Charles Mikovitch house.
Grover Davis has returned home
from visit in Pennington.
Ben Wild of Cable visited here Sat
urday
Leonard Bengston of Rock Island
spent Sunday with home folks.
Tom Raisbeck was in Rock Island
one day the past week. His grand
daughter returned home with him for
visit
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Kennedy is i'll.
Mrs. Holgate has returned to her
home in Independence, Iowa, after a
visit with her son Joe.
A. R. Stein has purchased the house
formerly occupied by Robert Redpath,
and has moved it on his lot on the
west side of the track.
Miss Aletha Clark of this place and
Ralph McCreight, well known Aledo
young man, were married in marriage
at Aledo Thursday. The bride is well
know here, having been a clerk in the
A. r. Stein store. They will reside in
Aledo, the groom being an electri-
clan.
The school election will be held
Saturday, April Is.
H L. Pearce spent Sunday in Rock
Island
Fred Moffitt has gone to work On a
farm near Aledo.
Charles Rettig made business trip
to Rock Island Wednesday.
John Miller was in Aledo Monday.
A large number from here attended
the funeral of Mrs. James Hicks,
which was held from ST. Johns church,
north Of town, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hebbeln and two
sons and Mr.. and Mrs Alex Simpson
and daughter Marjorie were Sherrard
visitors Sunday
Mrs. Frank Standforth was in Rock
Island Saturday to have her fingers
treated which she poisoned several
days ago.
John Foster has returned home
from a visit in Pennington.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Zude and
daughter were Rock Island passengers
Thursday.
The Leonard brothers, woodchop-
pers, have filed suit against Robert
Houldsworth. The case was tried in
Sherrard Wednesday but will be taken
TO Aledo to be finished. There seems
TO be some misunderstanding as to
some timber which the LeOnards were
cutting.
Joseph Benthan has purchased the
house owned by Mr. Mongerson He
expects to make many improvements
on it and will occupy it as soon as it
Is ready
John Nelson has rented the house
vacated by John Buyan.
Louis Barton, Dave Prichard and
John Foster were in Davenport Sun
day to see a ball game.
Mr. and Mrs. Aryie Jafvert and
daughter were Rock Island passen-
gers THURSDAY
Albert Hebbeln and Ray Nelson OF
Gable were visitors here Wednesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

delivered F. 0. B. city of Rock Island.
Approximately 500 signs will be need
ed. Successful bidder will be re-
quired to guarantee material for nVe
years from date of acceptance not 10
include destruction by public.
City reserves right to reject any OF
all bids.
WILLIAM MCON0CHlE,