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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23
Record in MARYLAND,

That was very good for Texas. but
Maryland holds the record from the
standpoint of progressive development
In the same respect. In 1904 the total
revenues applied to roads and bridges
In that state amounted to sS13,4I0. so
10 1914 the revenues amounted to So
Goo,6o2.u3. or 1863 per cent Texas had
1Ze,9Go-6l miles OF public roads, of
winch only 1o,J36I9 miles were sur
raced. Maryland mas 16.4JS.52 miles of
pu&nc roads, of which 2.4s9 26 miles
Were surfaced. Which shows the differ
shce between having the money and
knowing how TO use it.
In 1904, approximately $4,000, 900 was
expended by all the states, counties.
districts and townships in the United
states for road purposes: ten years
fater the expenditures by the same
units for the same purposes amounted
te nearly $225,000,000, and in the year
1914 alone Si3,00o.000 was expended.
In the present year it is estimated that
S300,0oO,o0o Will be expended The
United States office of public roads and
rural engineering has recently assem-
pied some very valua BILE information,
showing by group of states the great
increase that has been made in the
expenditures upon the public roads and
bridges during the 1904-1914 period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23

Practically no change occurred in the
standing Of the Chopawamsic Swamp
road fund during the week. Only if
teen contributions were recorded for
the week, totaling s4, according to
officials of the A. A. A. District of
Columbia Club, which Is soliciting the
fund.
The men at work in the neighbor-
hood of the Lorton railway station
have nearly completed their work.
and this stretch, long one of the worst
between Washington and Fredericks-
burg, will be open to travel in the near
future.
The beginning of actual work in the
swampland section awaits only more
funds, which club officials feel certain
will arrive in larger quantities during
the next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23
Comparison in Highway Eco
nomics Made by United
States Bureau Exports.
MARYLAND HEADS STATES
ON PROGRESSIVE LINES
Statistical Showing Made, Covering
Sixteen Commonwealths for
Period of Ten Years.

The state of Maryland holds the rec
ord for progressive development of her
roads and bridges" according to an
official of the American Highway As
ISOLATION, in speaking on the subject
of good roads a few days ago. "One of
the most encouraging of the compare
tive studies made by the United States
office of public roads in road econom-
les he continued, covers the subject
of revenues applied to roads and
bridges in 1914 for the sixteen states
noted in the mileage statistics. as COM
pared with the revenues applied to
the same purposes in 1904, an even
period of ten years.
In 1904 these revenues amounted to
S21,5gO, 6s2.52: in 1914 they amounted
to S52,Si9, 6iS.04, an increase of $780,
1oS.965.52. or 1873 per cent. The larg-
est increase in dollars, but not in per-
centage, was made in Texas. In 1904
the total revenue applied to roads and
bridges in Texas amounted to S4,13S,
15I.49; in 1914 the total revenues ap-
piled to this purpose amounted to So
920,0I9.11. an increase of $5,7S1 ,92I g.,
or 1897 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23
Clerical Work Paid For.

The motorists of the United States.
through their national body. the
American Automobile Association. have
contributed $500 to the work by pay
ing for all clerical work. etc. for the
local clubs campaign. Secretary Ull-
man believes this is giving Washing
ton motorists and merchants fairly
liberal aid in a propaganda all for
them, and that it is now up to these
same merchants and motorists to do
something for themselves.
Those who subscribed during the
past week were:
T. NJ. Robinson, H. D. johnson
Stone. & Fairfax, F. F. Symanoskie
E. W. Davis. Dan Jarvis. Walker
Blaine Beale. Ernest r. Dunn. Henry
Schaffert. R. S. Downs, c. A. Watson
Julia A. Saunders. F. F. Dennis. Mrs
George E. Holton. ]. ]. Betton. Each
of the above subscriptions were 81
excepting that Of Stone & Fairfax
which was $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23
N10T0RING
Continued from Fifth Page.)

Continued from Fifth Page.)
to the right at the fork beyond the
school, the road to the left being the
abandoned road to Pisgah.
After a run of 80 miles from Mar
bury we entered the town of Pisgah,
heavy with sand through the main
street. The post Office is located in the
center of the cross roads on the right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-23
States in One Group.

The sixteen southern states, includ-
one of the groups embraced in the
general study show an increase in rev.
snue for road work of 1925 per cent,
or about IA per cent the year This
statement does not give anything like
an exact view of the matter, however,
as the increase varied greatly with
the states For example. the increase
IN revenue for road work in 1914, as
compared with the revenue for 1904
was in Alabama. s2,372. 5s4.72 or $50
per cent: in Mississippi, s2,261 ,030.26, or
134.9 per cent: in North Carolina,
S3.s56.s03.55, or 2s3.S per cent: in Texas,
$5.7s1.s2162. or 1891 per cent; in vir-
ginia. s2,53s.7.1.36. or 1855 per cent,
and in Maryland, s5.127.1S1.53, or $3.50
per cent. The increase in Delaware
amounted to s42o.s25.12, or 1874 per
cent
Some of the other states covered in
comparison: Kentucky. with an in
crease of only 14S per cent in road
revenue: South Carolina, with an in
crease of small fraction over 35 per
cent. and Arkansas, IS per cent in
crease
Another instructive table on road
mileage. prepared by the United States
Office of public roads. shows that at
miles of public roads in Arkansas. of
which only 1875 miles were improved.
and that in the period between and
Including 1909-1914 there was an actual
decrease of 10 per cent in the per-
ge of surfaced, or improved. roads
in that state. South Carolina and Okla
hona also make very sorry showing
IN the road mileage figures. In South
Carolina the total road mileage at the
close of 1914 was 42,22625 miles: the
number of miles of surfaced roads at
the close of 1914 ard the number Of
miles surfaced from 1910 to 1914, both
years inclusive. is expressed in these
figures in the official statistics:
-1s4 49, the asterick meaning de
crease which means that in five years.
1e10-1ei4, less than one mile of public
roads in the grand old state Of Rut-
ledge and Marion Ind Sumter and
Hampton and Calhoun and McDuffie
and Tillnan and Ragsdale and Smith
and Blease and Ashley and Ira JONES'
was surfaced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

VIII not fear any other world
power and a standing army suf-
fleient In size to form the neu-
cleus for an effective mobile
force.
The program contains the fol-
lowing items:
PREPAREDNESS - Military
and Industrial A larger navy
and standing army. Closer CO.
operation between the govern
ment and industries. No mention
is made of liberalization of the
military, or compulsory service.
MEXICO-It criticises the adj
ministration handling of the Mex
lean situation, characterizing Il
as weak and wobbly. The plank
does not indicate whether 1t ia
vors Intervention.
TARIFF--A protective tariff,
reasonable in amount, to equalize
the difference In wages in Eu-
rope and America.
IMMIGRATION - Demands a
literacy test on the ground that
immigration is expected after the
war.
LABOR - Pledged to enact
child labor laws.
MERCHANT MARINE - IL
strongly opposes government
ownership OF vessels.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS--It puts
the republican party down as
greatly desiring peace, believing
in strict, honest neutrality be-
tween warning nations of Europe.
1t characterizes Wilson's policy
as "phrase-making perform
ances."
BUSINESS-It favors strict
regulation of transportation and
consolidation of corporations. II
declares for legislation making
safer working conditions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
REHEARSING FOR
STADIUM PAGEANT

The first rehearsal for the
school pageant to be held in the
Stadium on the Fourth of July
was held yesterday in the Central
school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

Danish Cloth. 80 inches wide, i'm
black and cOlOrs, short To-
lengths, the yard IOI
All Wool French Serges, I'm
short lengths, AZ inches wide
and in the most popular dark
colOrs, Mill End Eca
Sale, yard Jul
SecO Silk, i'm plain weaves or
with self cOlOred woven TO-
figures, Sale price lou
Dress Ginghams, In checks,
stripes or plain eOlors, Oh
20 inches wide, yd. O2I
Cotton Crepe Dina, in printed
floral designs ON white grounds,
2. inches wide, Sale o.
price, the yard UC
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
MEXICANS RIOT IN
CHIHUAHUA STATE

CHIHUAHUA CITY, June s.
An anti-American meeting result
ed in a riot here during which
the American consulate was ston-
ed. Sentiment is against the
continued presence Of U. s.
troops.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
SUMMER PASTIME
HAS STARTED NOW

The first forest fire of the year
broke out on l.. j. Pettott's prop
erty near Roy, burning about 40
acres before the fighters got It
under control.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
G. o. P. Platform
Demands Strong
Army and NAVY

CHICAGO, June S.-The re-
publican platform drafted today
takes a strong stand for Ameri-
canism, demands a navy which
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
DELEGATE SENDS
ROOSEVELT S. o. S,

CHICAGO, June S.-Senator
Jackson, of Maryland, has tele-
graphed to Colonel Roosevelt,
urging him to come to Chicago
Immediately with a view of bring
ing peace in the republican party.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
FAKE PROMOTER IS
GUILTY OF FRAUDS

NEW YORK, June 8.-Dr. J.
Grant Lyman was found guilty of
using the mails to defraud on
fake oil and mining stock game
in which he is said to have made
100000. He served time at Nc
Neil's island.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
PARENTS KICK AT
OLD GRANT SCHOOL

Residents of the Grant school
section appeared before the
school board and demanded the
sanitary conditions OF the school
be improved.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
SCHOOL CENSUS
SHOWS DECREASE

The school census Just taken
shows a slight decrease in fig
ures as compared to last year.
There are 1920 scholars be-
tween the ages of and 81, while
there were 10, 644 last year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
MAY SELL 3. 8. MINNESOTA

SAN FRANCISCO, June Sit
is reported the Great Northern
liner Minnesota is to be sold to
a Japanese line, presumably the
Togo Kison Kaisha
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
CLUB INSISTS OLD
EYESORE BE RAZED

The members council of the
Commercial club have decided to
take steps towards having the re-
mainder Of the Old Savoy thea
ter eyesore razed to the ground.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
DROPS DEAD WHILE
TALKING TO FRIEND

Glen d. Roberts, 20, dropped
dead from heart failure while
talking to a friend in front of the
place where he worked. He was
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. David A.
Roberts, 2002 South | st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
CONFIRM RUSSIAN GAINS

LONDON, June S.-Confirma-
ton of Russian successes were
contained in the Austrian head
quarters report today, admitting
a retreat of five gilometers near
Okna, in northeastern Buko-
wilma.
The artillery attacks of the
Russians are described as tre-
mendous. The greatest Russian
concentration is between Brody
and Pruth.
Austrians say the Russians are
using an unbelievably large num-
Der of shells.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

TURN TO THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
To 45C Wash Fabrics l9C a Yard

market To-Day the Offer is nOthil
they're Mill Ends, short lengths
vOiles, cOlored dimities and mar
figured, embroidered striped, pl
Regular values to 45c the yard,
Cotton Suitings, in the favored
black and white checks, 80
inches wide; Mill End 1No
Sale, the yard ri
Satin Faced FOulards, a very
pleasing silky faced material
for dresses and waists, - o.
inches wide, the yard UJC
Madras Cloth Shifting, for
wOmen's waists or mems and
boys shirts, new patterns, short
lengths, good cOlors; Mill End
Sale price, 10.
the yard lJU
Dress Percales, i'm light grounds
and striped OF figured patterns,
yard wide, very Oh
special, the yard J2C
COlored Striped Pique, in large
variety of assorted stripes, ~
inches wide, sale price, fAo
the yard IfI
Fleeced KimOnO Flannelettes,
in dark grounds with pleasing
printed designs, full yard o.
wide, Sale price, yard lou
Pattern Table Cloths, 2 yards
long, in dotted center designs,
with Grecian border on all
sides. Ct m
special 4lsUU
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
STATE DELEGATES
OFF FOR ST. LOUIS

Washington delegates to the
st. Louis democratic convention
left last night over the Union
Pacific. The convention will open
next Wednesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

II you are suffering from eczema,
ringworm or similar itching, red,
! unsighily skin affection, bathe the
sore places with Resinol Soap and
hot water, then gently apply a
little Resinol Ointment. You
will probably be astonished how
promptly the itching stops and
healing begins. In most cases the
sick skin quickly becomes clear
andhealthy again, atvey littlecost.
Rssinol Ointment sad Rsslnol Soap are
sold BY all drusaists, prescribed BY doctors.
1siz1 frs<. Dept iSR, Resinol. Baltimore
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

-
Bleached Muslin, 30 inches
wide, also unbleached, u
special, the yard IL
Pillow Tubing, the good CO.
lonial brand, full bleached, AZ
inches wide, short lengths,
priced at, 0f~
yard ZlJ
45-inch width, Sale 10.
price, yard ZJI
Table Napkins, of mercerized
damask, IS inches square, In
very pretty designs. Mill End
price, q 0E
the dozen 1IsUV
Barber Towels, a lot of 200 dOz.
for this sale, slightly damaged,
and mill surplus, special, Ano
the dozen 4UC
Yard wide Sateen, in black and
good assortment of col 10.
Ors, Sale price, yd. lou
Crash TOweling, bleached or
brown, mill ends, comes with
cOOlred border, Mill fnf>
End Sale, yard 1U2C
Damask Towels, a mill cleanup,
made with broad red border,
slightly damaged and spotted,
Sale price, fno
each 1OO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
COLDvVELL MOWER,
SPECIAL. S2,gS

Famous Coldwell make,
4 blades, 14-in. size, brass
bearings, and grass catch
er. Complete 80. $2.9S
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
HEAVY RUBBER HOSE,

SPECIAL t21ac TT.
Fine quality black mold
ed Rubber Hose, will not
kink with ordinary care;
any length up to 500 IT. in
one length. Very special,
It. ......... 49,. .t21ac
Couplins charged extra.
Brass Ring Fountain
Sprinkler for the lawn.
Special ......... -. 50c
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

TWO MORE CRUISERS LOST
LONDON, June S.-The Ger
man official statement received
from Amsterdam today admits
the sinking of the battle cruiser
Lutzow and the small cruiser
Rostock in the naval battle at
Skagerak.
The boats sank on their way
to harbor after the battle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08
GERMANS
CAPTURE
GARRISON

PARIS. June 8.-The French
today officially admitted that the
Germans have occupied Fort
Vaux.
After seven days of the fierc-
est fighting the garrison at Vaux
was absolutely exhausted, the
official statement said. 1t could
not prevent the occupation of the
ruined fort by the Germans.
1.-THE French hold the positions
on the outskirts of the fort and
the trenches to the right and left.
All German attacks against these
positions have been repulsed.
Vaux has been called the key
note to Verdun. One circle of
forts is four miles from the eta
del and beyond are forts Thieau-
month, Souville, Tavennes and
st. Mihiel.
Vaux stands on a hill 300 feet
high, with sharply inclining
slopes. For several weeks II has
been the scene of the fiercest
fighting, alternately ripped by
artillery and infantry attacks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

Silk Gloves
Women's Elbow Length Gloves, of
black silk, made with double
tipped fingers, heavy quality silk,
sizes 51s, 9 and 61s only; a regu-
lar $1.OO grade; special purchase
for this CT
sale, pair VVO
WOmen's ChamOis Suede Gloves,
elbow length, in gray. tan. bisquet
and channels color; n glove that
will wash well and wear Coz
well; Sale price, pair UJO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-08

FORMER MILL END SALES HAVE BEEN
BARGAIN EVENTS THAT MADE MOST
HARDENED BARGAIN SEEKERS GASP
WITH SURPRISE = BUT NO SALE
EVENT YET HELD IN THIS STORE
COMPARES WITH THIS SALE FOR
REAL VALUES. PRICES WILL COM
PARE FAVORABLY INDEED WITH FOR
MER SALES AND MANY STAPLES IN
THIS SALE ARE NOW ACTUALLY
WORTH AT LEAST HALF MORE THAN
THE SALE PRICE CALLS FOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA
GEORGETOWN
Georgetown Country Club

9-hole course. Three miles from town. No
charge FOR visitors Clubhouse. baths. etc.
c. G. PHILLIPS, Secy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
PINEHURST
Pinehurst Country Club

-Four courses-three ls holes and one g.
Any one can have use OF club by paying
charges u be conducts himself properly
Visitors charges $3.50 per day, $500 per
week $50 90 per month and $4,000 per sea-
ron We have a clubhouse, shower baths
lining room locker room with t02 lockers
DONALD J. ROSS. Sec'y.
Piuehu-st. y. c.. from about Nov. lst to
about May Isl. Balance Of year at
HOlyoke. Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
RALEIGH
Raleigh Country Club

lS-hole course. Visitors charge 400
per day: $500 per week. Cafe. hot ana
cold showers.
T. r. CULBRETH. Sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
NORFOLK
The Norfolk Country Club

iS-hole course. Visitors can play upon
Invitation OF a member. sl.ee per day
1900 per week Visitors entitled to use
of clubhouse, baths. etc.
F.. GARNETT JORDAN, seo'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA
SPARTANBURG
Spartanburg Country Club

s-hole course. Charges for visitors, 800
per day, 400 per week, $1,000 per month
clubhouse, shower baths, cafe.
II. J. FERGUSON. Sec'y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
VIRGINIA
LYNCHBURC
Oak Wood Country Club

lS-hole course. Visitors can play BY card
issued through some member OF the club.
Charges, 800 per day and f30O per week.
Clubhouse free 20 members and visitors with
cards: baths free to members and visitors
who have paid for golf or tennis.
II. b. SHACKFORD, Secy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA
AIKEN
HIGHLAND Park Golf Club

ig-hole course. Visitors may have priv
leges Of club upon introduction by member or
manager Of one Of the local hotels Charges
s. 90 per day $3.50 per week, $1,000 per
month 5000 per season. Clubhouse located
IN and under management OF Highland PARK
Hotel W " EDGERTON, sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
KNOXVILLE
Highland Golf Club

9-hole course. Visitors charge $3.50 per
month. Shorter period on application
Locker and dressing rooma
ARTHUR c. DORE, secy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
CHATTANOOGA
Chattanooga Golf & Country Club

1s-hole courHs. Use OF course free 20 Wis
itors who are members Of Southern Golf
Association; others 400 per day or $500
per week. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
M1kRdk
DUnsurpassedrAneral Water
JOHNSON CITY
johnson City Country Club

9-hole prse.--Visitors' cards issued
upon requests OF members for two weeks
period, renewals ono time: temporary
membership of three months. $500 Ten
mis- courts u. 4. MILLER, Sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
Muk@df
IUrsurpassedfMneral Water
MEMPHIS
Overton Golf Club

9-hols course. Public Park No charEea
j. r. BEAUCHAsfP. Sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
MHsR0k
NnsurpassedfhneralWa Water
HOT SPRINGS
Wanna Luna Golf Club

9-hole course on hotel grounds. Guests Of
Mountain Park Hotel are given all golf privi-
l-.eS: others. soc per DAY, $500 per week,
so no per month. Si5 90 per season.
FRED !. FULLER, Sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-06
TENNESSEE
NASHVILLE, BELLE MEADE
Nashville Golf & Country Club

Visitors may obtain temporary member
ship cards an rate OF 800 per day or 5000
per, week; large clubhouse with shower
baths.
BRADLEY WALKER. Soc'y.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-21
s SiDELlGHTS0NWARM0VE
THE FRENCH TRIUMPH AT vERDUN.

Y /tkpON saved primarily by the defenders; but
the offensive the compelled draw
and the When had
gone to satisfy the French they attacked elbow General
etan expressed As long the Germans held NauN and Douaumon
made the earlier Ncrdm absolute
On Fhc military side this feat chiefly il displayed the
wonderful the French sentimental side
value that cannot be exaggerated Nm will rank with the Marnc French
history and together these umph the French the Germans Will
remain landmarks and history It unlikely that the victory viii have
Nothing less likely than drive toward Metz tonccyabh
there VIII he new effort remove the ST Mc salient hut even s IS
unlikely \cdm does good base hardly likely
% efforts the the prince
the odd things which have
accustomed which viii the marvel the which
hereafter Anyone who France during the attack Ndun
will that for the French Ncrm has become Circumstance the
history OF the Long before the end the attack Ncrn had lost IT'S
had moral value the
the world concerned long before end but the fall Ncrun
although proved to be without would have bceu tragedy Tor
the whole French had they wci should hold
For myself had been Ncun and the soldiers who
defending heard their confident They shall pass M not
believe that there could other end the battle than that which '
And satisfied that the Will tcpu
that does include the redemption A>ac IoncFm G
Makes New Bid for Peace by Battle by Frank IT, Smonls the American
Reycw of Review for December