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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
PLATFORM OF NO
SATISFACTION TO
EITHER SIDE AT
MOHONK MEETING

Mohonk Lake, n. Y, May 19-The
resolutions committee of the Lake
Mohonk Conference on International
Arbitration today showed it's :ipp:e-
citation of the unsettled conditions of
international affairs by presenting a
platform which avoided any radical
recommendation and confined itself to
eral principles of arbitration. The
platform proved a disappointment to
the members OF the League to Enforce
Peace led by Former President Will
liam H. Taft. the presiding officer of
the conference. but it also offered no
encouragementt to the opponents of en-
forced peace, who under the lead of
portunity to attack the recommended
tions of the league during the present
conference. The platform follows:
The Platform
The world conditions of the past
two years have confirmed the belief.
often expressed in these conferences,
that arbitral and judicial methods
should, and must increasingly prevail
in settling international disputes.
During the goth century the perma-
nent court at The Hague has acted
upon cases involving questions relat-
ing to Europe, Asia. Africa. the is
lands of the Pacific, and the three
Americas. These questions involved fl
nancial and territorial claims, and
such fundamental matters as the right
to fly the national flag and to exercise
jurisdiction over national military
forces. These facts are clear testimony
to the development Of arbitration.
1.-The tendency Of this court at The
Hague to become in reality permanent
is evident from the fact that there are
eight judges who have sat in three
or more Of the Is cases and one judge
sat in seven of. the 15 cases.
The conference desires again to at
firm its belief in the desirability Of
such legislation by Congress as will
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
NORTH AUGUSTA

The North Augusta Grange will
hold a special meeting Tuesday eve
ming. May %.
Mrs. Erwin Lyon and two children
are guests at Mrs. E. H. Tillsons.
The Gamma Sigma Club will pre-
sent the three-act drama, THE Coun-
try School Marm," at North Augusta
Grange hall Friday evening, May 26
followed by a dance. Music by Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder Cobb Of Pitts
burg, Mass. are guests Of Mrs. Will
der's sister. Mrs. E. H. Tillson, Bel
e1ade road.
Mrs. S. E. Vaughan has gone to
Gardiner, where she will make her
home with her daughter. Mrs. G. A.
Kamsdell.
Mrs. Fred Fisher, who has been
stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Eu-
gene Tillson, will return to her home
next week.
Mrs. Fannie Trask of Chelsea is Wis
iting at Mrs. Lester leagues. Bel
grade road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
bIRRELL A WITNESS BEFORE
ROYAL COMMISSION INQU|R|NC
into THE Sim FEIN REBEL LION
Man Who Resigned as Chief Secretary Follow
ing Revolt Furnishes Interesting
Statement

I, London, May 19.-Augustine Bir-
rell, who resigned as chief secretary
for Ireland after the Sim Fein revolt,
appeared today az q witness before
the Royal Commission which is con-
Quoting an inquiry into the Irish re-
bellion. The presence Of the chief sec
retary aroused keen interest in view
of the testimony given by Sir Mat
thew Nathan, former under-secretary
Cor Ireland, at yesterdays hearing, that
the government had had advance in
formation regarding the German plans
for aiding the Irish rebels. At the out
set of the hearing today Mr.. Birrell
stated that he had read Sir Matthew
Nathan's statement and that he did
rot know that ther, were any addi
ticns or notifications he wished to
make. He then read n statement which
hs o,aaar..:l an! WN:1:c,1 he described as
dealing in a genera manner with
Sim F'einism.
Mr.. Birrell continued: IF the home
rule bill had not been placed on the
statute books there would have been
great explosion of rage and disap-
pointment, both in Ireland and the
United States, which, when war came
would have assumed alarming proper
tions The events in Ulster and the
gun-running at Larne by the Ulster
ties in 1914 undoubtedly had great
effect on disloyalists elsewhere
| Ireland had preserved an unbroken
| front at the outbreak of the war
through the patriotism of John Red
mond. Mr.. .Birrell continued. but there
were many who did rot agree with his
attitude 1t was impossible to over
estimate the effect which the advent
of the Ulster leader, Sir Edward Car
son, to the cabinet, had exercised up.
on the minds of the people of Ireland
If Mr.. Redmond had accepted office ir
the same cabinet he would not have
remained leader Of the Irish party.
| When it was seen that the war woult
be prolonged Mr.. Birrell said, Irelant
soon developed not wholly unreason
! able expectations of a German landing
and of partial rsings in different part
of Ireland and promises of German as
| sistance were at the bottom of the out
| break. Answering Baron Hardinge, MI
| Birrel said:
Non Intervention Safest
| Sim Feinism had spread all owe
the place The Sim Feiners We're sicl
with Parliamentary parties and the!
desired to be left alone. / realized TO
two years certainly that there was
dangerous movement in Ireland. bu
after consultation with the variou
! Irish leaders I came to the conclusion
that a policy Of non-intervent1on wa
! the safest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
GERMAN CRITIC
DENIES ALLIES
ARE THE VICTORS

Berlin, May 19-(By Wireless to
Sayville). e).-English and French asser-
tions that the battle Of Verdun has
been won by the Entente allies are dis
puted by Major MorGht military crit
ic of the Tageblatt. VINO points to the
recent successes won by the Germans,
and says the French and British are
incapable of prosecuting a successful
offensive He says:
Some days ago the Manchester
Guardian announced that the battle
had been ended and that the French
had inflicted their third signal defeat
on the Germans, the other two having
heen at the Marne and Ypres. One day
later the Germans reached the top of
Hill 304.
Not only have the Germans held
Hill 304 against desperate French
counter attacks, but they have sue
ceeded in extending their new posi-
tions.
The present military situation is char.
acterized most precisely by referring tt
the fact that the French, and still more
the British are concentrating their abil
ity to advance.
"French military critics state that the
Germans began the battle of Verdur
merely for political reasons. A typical in
stance of military action undertaken fol
political reasons is the Gallipoli cam
paign, in which many thousands of lives
were sacrificed, with retreat at the enc
as the only tangible consequence.
"Twenty-one months ago the British
French and Russians announced their in
tention of marching on Berlin, occupying
the German capital and placing guards
of Senegalese in the streets of this city
and Potsdam. In view of this, how
ought the present military position O.
Germany's enemies to be characterized?'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

Baron Hardinge: .You need not an
swer this question, but why were the
Irish leaders who advised you in this
policy to be relied upon?"f
How He Formed Estimate
Mr.. Birrell: In the first place l had
formed a pretty clear estimate of my
own, and don't think 1 ever was much
Influenced by other people. But Mr..
Redmond, for example, always took the
view that the Sim Feiners were negli-
gible and he said so in the House OF
Commons. I did not attach much I'M
portance to his opinion because | was
quite sure they were dangerous. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Rirrell said he had daily
reports from the Royal Irish Constabu'
larry and these reorts were OF such
character that one could form general
estimate of the state Of feeling in the
countryside.
The state of feeling varied very
much" Mr. Birrell added. IF priest
was an anti-Sinn Feiner. Sim Feinisn
died out but if the priest was IN faVol
of it, the movement was promoted. But
in Dublin it was different. l always
felt that l was very ignorant of what
and ] was exceedingly nervous about
that. had heard that the castle was
to be taken.
"Steps were taken to deal witt
these reports, but nothing came o
them. and I should be very curious tt
hear if anybody knew this thing was
going to happen.
Il had very decided views, so mucf
so that had conferences with Gener
ais Kitchener and French on March 2
and March u to persuade them to sent
more soldiers to Dublin. | knew th'
people of Dublin should have evidence
that England still had soldiers, and
| soldiers with bayonets and bano
could be got to parade the streets Q
Dublin it would have had great ef
feet on the Sim Feiners.'
/ The revolutionaries would then haV
known there was force in Dublin
with which they would have to con
| tend.
/ The war office replied that they wer
! very busy training men and that tn
men could not be spared to be trans
ferred to Ireland The military author
| tiles considered that in case OF tfoupi
i'm any part of ireland, they coul
move troops from Liverpool as quickl
and as safely as from one part OF Ire
| land to the other. Lord Wimborne hel
the same views that l did.
Mr.. Birrell said that he had vlslte
more parts of Ireland than had any o
his predecessors.
| The commission adjourned unit
' Mon1ay
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
RICHMOND

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Carter took
George Stanley of Mars Hill to Bath Fri
day morning, where he will be tried be-
fore Judge Keegan for passing a worth
less check at the grocery store of Benz.
F. Curtis about 10 days ago. The amount
of the check was for 500 drawn on Gar
diner bank.
Among those who went to Bath Friday
morning on the steamer Islander were
Charles D. Newell. Joseph Carter, James
L. Ross, BENZ. F. Curtis and Mrs. Joseph
Pray.
Misses Bessie and Margaret Douglass
went to Westbrook Friday, where they
will pass the remainder of the week with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
ROME

A very pleasant evening was passed
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mosher, Bear Spring Camps. Thurs
day, when the Dodlin Club from Nor
ridgewock gave an entertainment in
their dining hall, about 125 being pres.
ent from Norridgewock, Smithfield and
Rome Corner. The program consisted
of singing and tableaux dialogues.
Among the tableaux was the Statue
of Liberty" Rock of Ages" and Jesus
Saviour Pilot Me-" which were very
pretty. 1t took about three hours to
present the program. Then followed
a fine supper of fish chowder. baked
beans, cake and coffee. also a treat OF
candy and peanuts. The crowd left in
the wee hours of morning, declaring
It one of the best times they ever had.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

confer upon the courts OF the United
States jurisdiction over all cases arls-
ING under treaty provisions or affect
ing the rights of aliens.
The Morning Speakers
The speakers this morning were ls-
nacia Caldron, Bolivian minister TO
the United States; William P. Borland'
member of Congress from Missouri
the Rev. Charles E. Jefferson, pastor
of the Broadway Tabrenacle. New
York: DIR. Ernest o. Nelson, formerly
director general of Secondary lndus-
trial and Commercial Education OF Ar
gentina and Walter S. Penfield, an at
torney of Washington, D. c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

A social was held in Perkins hall
Friday evening for the benefit Of the
Grammar school baseball team. Music
was furnished by the Grammar
school.
F. E. Mayo and L. c. Nutter have
returned from q few days fishing trip
tc Greenville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sally are re-.
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter Wednesday. May II.
Miss Elvina Whitten, M. c. l. II.
left Friday for Orono to contest in
the U. of NJ. speaking contest. She
was accompanied by Miss Pearl Be-
lcnga, teacher of expression at M. c. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
Defendant WINS
THE suit FROM
mrs. WILLIAMS
Plaintiff of Strong Loses Ver-
dict in Suit Brought to RecOv-
er Wages as Housekeeper of
E. w. Clement

Pennington. Me-, May 19.-At the
Franklin supreme judicial court Thurs
day afternoon was heard the case of Mrs.
Birdena Williams OF Strong vs. Edward
w. Clement of Oakland. F. w. Butler
of Pennington was counsel for plaintiff
and F. w. Clair of Waterville for defend
ant. This was an action brought for l6
weeks labor at $40 per week which plain
tiff alleged was due her for service as
housekeeper during the summer of 1915 at
East Pond Camp at Belgrade, where her
husband, Henry Williams, was manager.
Henry Williams, husband of plaintiff,
testified that he had been in the en-
ploy of defendant for eight years as
manager of 16 camps at East pond, Bel
grade, and that during the winter of 1915
he was employed as clerk in a hotel at
Livermore Falls. Mrs. Birdena Tirell
was running 4 millinery store there and
in April, a few weeks before his mar
riage, he told Mrs. Tirell that he would
hire her in the East Pond Camp for the
summer season and that she would be
worth $40 a week to him. On May % the
plaintiff became his wife and on May %
they went to the camps he having told
defendant he was to take his wife there.
which was satisfactory and they were
given one of the camps to live in. Plain
tiff said his wife was housekeeper, did
table work. chamber work and had acted
In capacity of cook when the chef left.
Mrs. Williams testified that she did all
kinds of work and made bed linen. table
linen, hemmed towels and performeJ i
much hard labor in the camp.
The defendant, E. w. Clement. tes-
titled that plaintiff had been in his en-
ploy eight years. Nothing but friendly
relations existed between them until
the summer of 1915, when he brought
Mrs. Williams Then trouble between
the help arose. He said Mr. Williams
came to him the latter part of April,
1915, and told him he was to be mar
: ried and that his wife could keep the
books. act as clerk. Defendant told
! him. mo. all of the help was hired"
Defense exhibited checks to the court
drawn by Mr.. Williams payment for
| help. waitress. chef, chambermaid: also
himself, but none for Mrs. Williams
| The hotel book, with account of helr
| expenses, names of all the employees
hut Mrs. Williams name did not ap.
pear as housekeeper or in any capacity
| represented
| A statement from the Parker, Tom
linson Co. of Portland during the sum
mer of 1915 for dozen sheets. dozer
| pillow slips. towels, table clothes. was
read showing that the supplies did no,
require a seamstress which Mrs. Will
| Jams claimed she was a good part Of
| the time. Defendant said if Mrs. Will
| Jams was hired. he had no knowledge
Of the same and that in July when the
| chef and wife left the camp. through
some trouble. plaintiff told Mr.. Will
Jams to tell Mrs Williams to stop in.
terfering in the business of the help
; The case rested here. after being ably
j argued by counsel.
! The jury, out ten minutes, returned q
/ verdict for the defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
|aoeRAM OF MUSIC
|e;yen by Cony Giee Club
and Orchestra

,i;ch School Glce club
IA gave its fourth annual
'or evening in the Assem-
the High school with i
,rce end an excellent pro-
IL vas rendered in a man
4 generous applause. The
gwen under the direction
[irx Monroe. supervisor OF
public schools Of the city
/ Of the students reflected
upon him. Mrs. q. H.
the accompanist.
|. consisted Of so students.
|:sn OF the cantata, Bar
kie." was appreciated by
Z Glce Club of % voices
|ing rendition of The Lost
|.res Of the program when
Eeived were a piano duet,
|re." (RacheuammofD by
linton and Robert Noble,
jean" by c. Bryce Lit =
pretty vocal solo by Miss
Ind a number of selections
\ High school orchestra.
the concert a dance was
|hich music was furnished
\ orchestra Of three pieces
|rt of the program OF the
enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
WHITEFIELD

NORTH-Mrs. Della Moore and daugh-
ter Avis and Mr.. Moulton of Augusta
were calling on friersds in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boynton of Ran
dolph are passing a week at the old Bry-
ant place.
Mrs Arthur Chisam. who is at DR..
Kings hospital in Portland for treatment,
is reported as doing as we'll as can be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
ATE HOUSE
ING PARTY AN
OYABLE OCCASION

|gyles attended the third of a
being parties given by the
he departments of the State
/ wa held Friday evening
b. House and proved 70 be
ogcasion. An order of IA
ioGr extras, including both
ktW dances, was carried out,
|turnished by Dennis orches-
| pieces. and il was generally
the party was more enjoy
Der Of the previous ones.
er j. Edward Sullivan ably
Elton of floor director and
IN his duties by A. NJ. G
Fraser, Warren Fahey and
trrows Two of the dances,
3Rd one-step. were ladies'
teSfments of ice cream and
|rVed at intermisSion.
se present were the follow
Mrs. II. NJ, Donnelly, Mr..
". McGouldrick, DR.. and
L. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Lu-
fws, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray San
ID Mrs. A. NJ. q. Soule. Mr..
lrker l.. ilardiscn, Mr.. and
Murphy. Mrs. Alma Board
Matte Fuller of Hallowell.
Ang Fox, Mrs. Cahill, Misses
Irene Marks, Hazel Reane,
Nellie Lord, Claridel Brad
TEayer, Jennie Mean. Bea
Minnie Elanley. Ethel
Rowell, Ida Dunton, Edith
Nlnnifred Donovan, Alice
va Small. Margaret Hinck-
Nknham. Violet Machle. Lot
Lole Young, Mary White
ems, Alice Weston, Gather
agnes Regan, Frances Hou-
Coyne, Marie Mulvihill,
nsoh and Gwendolen Griffin,
'efal George Mel. Presson,
H. Benz. F. Cleaves. Warren
F Fraser, John s. Childs,
.t' 'ohn p. McConville, Ar
sScar Dunbar, F.. f. Little
lSltchell, Harry Thurlough,
T. l., Taylor, John McCar-
'uillmer. Ivan Lang. Irving
S'Hrtevant. Frank Mace,
ueorge Giddings, Thomas
1'Nafd Sullivan, c. l.. VIII
mclaughlin. Michael r,
T. 'renier, Harold Hutchin-
!" and Charles E. Fuller OF
'VefS were very attractive,
'F seal being printed at the
OIL arrangements, which
0edli for the success OF
"ade up OF Misses Irene
'"oVah, Frances Houlehan
Mrs. Lillian Smith. A,
q : D. Barrows, ]. Edward
seoFse F. Giddinys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
.MINGDALE

a'e Went to Boston
'iSll relatives.
ffani Ziegel and baby
'''h Mrs. Emma Mar
E.., moved ~ his household
\ * from Gardiner to the
h, " NJ, So-oalled, on
s. !, Mr.. Moore and Frank
~a ,he farm last fall and
nood lot quite extensive :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
[STA LOCALS
L,e,ov RECEPTION
|, r, j. NeIlisan by La
L.. of ST. Mary's Church

,sdies Of the Sodality OF
snrcb rendered q reception
Rev. Thomas j. Neiii-
syening. at St. Mary's
l.rae, it being the ed an
Me ordination to the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
Loucks- -Brann

Herbert Loucks and Miss Phyllis
Brann were united in marriage May
IA. at New Sharon. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brann
of New Sharon and the groom is the
oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Loucks
Of this place. They have the best wish
es Of their friends foc long and hap
ry married life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
Joseph Bijeaux

Joseph Bijeaux died at his home on
Church street late Thursday afternoon
after an illness covering several months,
death being due to heart disease. MI
and Mrs. Bijeaux came here from Lewis
ton about six months ago. Besides a
wife, one son survives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs ]. Clark Flagg left
Thursday for Boston, where they will
pass the next few weeks with their
daughter, Mrs. J. C.. Darrah.
Lawrence Riley of Portland is passing
a few days at his home in town.
Percy c. Cobb. principal of the high
school, Is in Boston on business trip.
Supt e. r. Bowdoin is supplying his
place.
Rev. and Mrs. George c. DeMott Of Jer-
sey City, N. j., are passing few weeks
at their home in town.
During the flood tide Of Thursday night
the water reached the basement Of some
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
The Friendless
Alarm Clock

We respect an alarm clock
but it has very few real friends.
1t is a shining example Of
the type of reminder that COM
pels rather than persuades.
People don't like to be in
fuenced by alarm clock meth
DDS. They prefer the advice of
friends.
1t is the element Of personal
friendliness that distinguishes
the newspaper from other pub
lications.
1t is a welcome, sought after
visitor in the home. Its adver-
tising is presented as friend
introduces a stranger.
And it gets that considera-
ton that makes it. valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

enjoyed a long auto
l." miles recently, which
kar p,easure. o's Mr.. Tarr is
Sm v'oer residents, being
ksa ss' !. two of his grand
to,s, ,"e ',. ride with him.
ware and little sis
/ ~'as the owner of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20

George and Edgar Crowell returned
from Monmouth Thursday, bringing
with them a fine COW and calf.
Miss Margaret Dudley is passing
few days with her grandmother, Mrs.
s T. CrOWell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-20
Is''dred Smith

n. : l. Smith of RAN
h. % sympathy :. of friends
,,,., Their youngest child
''ui little girl of five
The Washington herald., 1916-10-11
Chenille Rugs
Made to Order For Homes of
Elegance

Patrons who carrying particular scheme of m
terror decoration asked the Chenille Rugs They are
in plain coors se6gued and the handsome bandboder
desgn-auPe smoke, pearl pnks of many nts rose;
blues imaginable shade; reds purple and whatever
color is wanted will be found in these Rugs
Your selection viii be made to order in few days time
size large 20 feet special feature that these Rugs
will be made to fit the exactyacoves, bay windows
corners will be fitted exactly.
Chenille Rugs have deep pile and made Of soft and
fine quality yarns that accept the pure dyes with unusual ef-
fectveness
Let us show you the many patterns and colors.
Or-F
The Washington herald., 1916-10-11
NEW HANDSOME INLAID
TOILET SET

of rich amber hue, nlaid with gold and black
enamel in very dainty border design. leaving a
place for the monogram to be inlaid in a blending
Of gold and black-very new and effective design
making the Set decidedly individual and personal
This Set is complete in every detail embracing an
the popular necessary toilet articles as well as sew
is an acceptable addition to this set and is made
with most substantial partitions, making II very
practical
Jewelry Depsr+ne1t-MHin hoor p
The Washington herald., 1916-10-11
THE MOST UNIQUELITT
GIFTS

Just the Little Remembrance for Which You
Have Been Looking to Express Just the
Thought You Wish to Send
Bon Voyage" to the departing traveller
"A Messenger of Good Wishes" to the sick
friend.
Thoughts of Reciprocity" to that friend who
has extended you favor.
These Useful Little Articles are artistically
boxed and carry verses appropriate the use Of the
contents
Make splendid Novelty Favor or Card Prize.
One box contains dozen drinking cups and car
res this
Here's the cleverest Drink Cup.
From the straw you drink leisure
With no drips to spoil your peASu~~r
A useful gift to the sick friend is box contain
ing three little medicine glass covers with black ad-
Unstable hands
I'm gay little medcine-cover to help people when
W6 6n srmpe9p fne e9p 66 on Go'ne glass and guard
I'll watch all the hours affecting, and faithfully
The time 70 a minute exactly when the very NEXT
Another gift appropriate for almost any ooca-
sion, IS Neatly Framed Motto in little box, let
tered:
Z trust that this small Gift Of mint
These words love we'll
wv WttSip 2f tBT welS9m. Som: gft fo s.I TO IHes
These are very few of the many little articles
Ironing Board Cover-strines; Straws for testing
the baking cake; Boxes Of Greeting Cards. Blocks
OF Art Gum; Cakes Of Camphor-sI bearing inter
esting inscriptions.
Main hoor-G
The Washington herald., 1916-10-11

MISSES SEPARATE SKIRTS are of Serge,
Gabardine and Novelty Effects; plain
or full circular models; plain colors or
fancy stripes; pockets of various sizes
and shapes.
Third noor-G street
The Washington herald., 1916-10-11
Wicker Furniture
WILLOW, Reed and Reed Fiber

All Of this Furniture is handmade
from the the best quality fullgrown A
stock, and guarantee its de- e. W
pendablity and correct design. AAA9g-ihA
Reed is shown in brown finish 66S q
mostly. which is adaptable to most s
any room; Willow in the natural VA--r5ET5
finish which may be used as it is or $EsEllW
finished any desired color in our own \~
shops ~
You will find pieces and complete suites for every
room in the home-splendid for parors and
enclosed porches
Magazine Chairs Amchairs Wing Chairs Settees Couches
Fancy Chairs Tables styles and Sizes Stools Lamps
Desks Bird Cages Tabourette Muffin Stands Tea Wagons and
Carts.
There very many unusual values:
Willow Chairs, $685. $500 and up.
Rockers $4.25, $500 and up.
Tables, $4.00, $500 and up.
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