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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18

The earth ID the foundation Of the
life and welfare Of mon and al that
makes for the happiness and prosperity oi
her children. From her spring the raw
materials Of food, clothlng, and shelter,
OF manufacture, industry, and commerce,
without which the human race could
not have risen above the level Of the
beasts. The earth feeds us and clothes
us all, but she feeds 10 and clothes ul
by the farmers hand. he ID her agent,
through whom she confers her mos,
essential benefits. Thefarmer's occupa'
tion, being In closest touch with The
fertile earth, 70 the fundamental occupa
tion upon which Ill others rest.-Gn
FORD PINoH0T.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
NORWAY.

Rev. r. ]. Bruce has accepted the
call TO st. Lawrence Congregational
church in Portland, and on Sunday week
read his resignation ~ pastor Of the
First and Second Congregational
churches Of Norway. Mr.. Bruce is S5
years Of age, graduate Of the Nysck
Bible School Of New York, and has been
pastor OF the Norway churches for
seven years. He has labored not only
for the good of the church but the good
OF the community in all ways, and he will
be missed BY all. Mrs. Bruce also has
been an active member In the church
and It's auxiliaries, and has been very
much liked. Mr.. Bruce and family will
reside at 10 Beckett Street, Portland.
A supper and tree will be held by the
Congregational Sunday School on
Christmas eve at the vestry. The
Universalist Sunday School will have
Its supper and tree on the evening OF
Christmas day.
Miss Ava Andrews, who has resigned
as teacher of ithe grammar school at
South Waterford, has position In the
supply Office at the Carroll l.Jellerson
shoe factory.
Otis N. Jones'of|the Staunton Military
Academy at Stanton, Va, arrived Wed
nesday to spend the Christmas vacation
with bis parents, Judge and Mrs. vii.
liam r. Jones.
Miss Ruth Cummings, who Is studying
the piano at the Fselten School In Bos-
ton, and Miss Marion Haskell, who is
studying the violin with Professor Kun'z
in Boston, will be at home for the holi.
day vacation, and during that time will
give concert for the benefit of the Red
Cross.
The annual show OF the Western
Maine Poultry Association will be held
in Norway Opera House, Jan. l, and 8.
The management is working hard to
make this one of the best shows yet.
The officers are the same as last year.
Harry e. Lovejoy of Norway is president,
Ernest P. Crockett of South Paris
secretary, and Donald b. Bean of South
Paris treasurer.
The following are the officers of Nor.
way Grange recently elected:
NV. o. Perry.
O.-Frank Cannon.
L.-Mrs.i Adelaide Young.
S.-Edgar Dunn.
A.S.-Howard Heath.
Chap.-Mrs. Lucelia Merriam.
Treas.-Mrs. Louise Cannon.
Sec.-G. W. Richardson.
G. K.-A. T. Croker.
Ceres-Mrs. Mary Perry.
Pomona-Msry Cannon.
Flora-Gertrude Dunn.
L. A. S.-Effie Watson.
Chorister and Pianist-Mrs. Gladys Russell.
Ex. Com.-Clarence W. Buck.
Harry Rust W. R. G. has elected the
following officers:
Pres.-Mrs. Jennie Richardson.
s. PMS. Annie Beck.
j. P-Mrs. Ora Harlow.
Treas.-Mrs. Clara n. Elliott.
Chsp.-Mrs. Addie Buswell.
Con.-Mrs. Evelyn Young.
Guard-Mrs. Helen Canwell.
Elmer Aldrich brought in the largest
deer which has come into town, twelve
point buck weighing better than 250
pounds, shot In Upton.
The Baptists will have exercises and
tree at the church on the afternoon of
Christmas day.
Miss Florence Scothorne, who IL to
graduate as nurse from the Maine
General Hospital In the spring, was one
of the party of volunteers who sailed
from Portland for Halifax on the first
call.
The December meeting of the Parish
Club was held with Mr.. and Mrs. e. N
SWEET Tuesday evening. Games were
played after the business session, and
the hostess served dainty refreshments.
(Other Norway locals on Page 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18

Dairy heifers should have oil the
roughsge they will consumed during the
winter, preferably alfalfa, clover or COW
pea hay, with = email amount Of grain IN
addition. The liberal use of roughage ID
cheaper than using more grain, and at
the same time 10 develops the digestive
organs to the maximum, which d do.
sllable when the COW comes Into milk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18

The United States Supreme Court last
week rendered deoision upholding the
constitutionality OF the Maine law Of
1908 permitting cities with funds raised
BY taxation to provide fuel yards whore
coal and wood can be sold at cost. In
1918 the city Of Portland voted to estab-
lish municipal fuel yard under this act,
but On injunction was secured on the
petition Of citizens OF Portland. and the
matter Was carried through, on the con-
tentiou that the Act was unconstitutional,
to the highest court OF the land, which
bas now made IL deolsion upholding ne
lswA - enacted,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18

The farm buildings of Mrs. Hannah
Whitman, on the Allen Hill road 10 OK
ford, near the foot Of the bill, were
burned Tuesday night, Dec. II. The
FIRE caught around the chimney, and was
discovered by one Of the family who
went ont into the yard In the early even
ing. The blaze spread rapidly, and the
buildings we're entirely consumed. Some
of the household furniture Was got out,
and all the live stock. About slxty tons
OF hay were burned. There was insur.
ance Of Sl700 on the buildings, which ID
much less than the loss. g@
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
Dsatists tor Advisory Boards.

Nominations Of dentists a. members
OF the medical advisory boards under
the selectivs draft law have been made
BY Governor Milliken. These three are
for Oxford County;
District No. II. Rumford-Dr =. 4. shsshy,
3 District No. Is, South Paris-Harry P. Jones.
DisGics No. ls. Trysburs-Dr. Norman o.
Ihurl0W, IfyobufH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
Bank Book Lost.

James 8. Dudley of Paris. Maine. having
eiyen notice as required by law that his book OF
deposit Number 2f16 In the South Paris Savings
Bank has been lost and that be desires dupii.
cste book of deposit issued 70 him, notice 70
herebv oiven that unless said missing deposit
bo 4 d presented 10 the Treasurer Of said Bank
within sixty days duplicate book OF deposit
viii be Issued.
BY George n. Atwood, Treaa.
South Paris, Maine. Dec. 8, 1911. As-6i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
(Other South Paris locals on Page 3.)
QUESTIONABLE to Registrants.
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD TO ASSIST IN
FILLING IT OUT.

On Saturday the local exemption
board began sending out to the 305C
men registered under the draft law q
questionnaire, which must be filed out
and returned promptly. To assist
registrants In filling this out correctly
legal advisory board has been appoint
ed, and this board has appointed
associate members, including all the
lawyers of the county and q consider.
able number of laymen. These men
will give registrants advice and assistance
az may be necessary. The full list oi
the board and associate members is 81
follows:
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD roR'oxFoRD COUNTY
Albert j. stearns, Norway; Matthew McCsr
thy, Rumford; George n. Atwood, South Paris
Associate Members.
Andover: Frederic A. Pullman.
Bethel: Addison e. Herrick; e. G. Park; r. B
BroWndeld: AT. johnson, East Brownheld
E. G. Giles. East Browndeld; e. e. Rounds
East Brownfeld.
BucEdeld: !. 3. Dyer; Thomas 8. Brigham
Chester G. Tuttle.
Byron: II. H. Richards.
'DiSa Dr. R. w? ": B!sinsli; Dr.. F: ". Morse
George L. Wadlin.
Denmark: W. II. clifford.
DiIneld: John 8. Harlow; J. R. Trask; F. Il
Gilcrease; Parker B. stinson.
Fryeburg: E. e. Hastings; Ernest Weeks
Alvin D. Merrill.
Gilead: Albert Bennett; Frank B. Coffin:
Greenwood: Walter B. Rand, Locke's Mills
c. B. Tebbets, Locke's Mills.
Hanover: Arthur g. Howe.
e. Irish, Buckfeld.
Hebron: Prof. ". 3. Sargent; W. h. Berry
Hiram: Charles Cotton; Ell c. wsdsworth.
Mexico: George A. Hutchins; B. W. Goodwin
Charles =: Stanley; A. D; Virgin; g; y. Raw
Norway: William +. Jones; Eugene r. Smith
Charles T. whitman; Cecil 4: Brown; Don
aid B. Partridge; True G, Morrill,; Hugh
Pendexter; Stuart W. Goodwin.
o1fSTd; George sns1sn; RSscSs Sssv,: +; Staples np
B. Hld Holden. " " oo'' "'''A'' ~ -
Paris: James s. Wright; Walter L. Gray
Alton @. Wheeler; Harry n. Shaw; Merlin
@. JOY; Fred Peniey. West Paris; Clarence
P.ris; Si' 4. T. s. 5: McH lister. s, West Paris.
Porter: Harvey B, Pease, Kezar Falls; o. L.
Stanley, Kezar Falls.
Roxbury: Marshall e. Reed.
Nathan G.. Foster; James B. Stevenson
Peter n. Mcdonald; George &. Ashworth;
Charles A. Bujold; l.. W. Parady; y. W.
Trask; L. e. Williams; L. g. Paine; o. A.
Pettengill.
Stoneham: J. II Bartlett.
Sumner: W. H. Eastman, East Sumner; p. g
Barrett, West Sumner.
Upton: siias +. Peaslee; j. o. Douglass.
Wsterford: L. B. Rounds; DR.. A. j. Stimpson
WOODSTOCK: Ned ]. Swan, Bryant Pond: Car
G. Dudley, Bryant Pond.
Lincoln Plantation: Ernest 8. Bennttt.
Magallowsy Plantation: Lewis Leavftt.
Milton Plantation: Enos A. Farnum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
Organized July 90, 1908.
LIABILITIES.
Bank Book Lost.

Abby P. Billings of Newtonville. Mass. hav.
ing given notice q required by law that her book
of deposit Number S796 in the South Paris say.
book of deposit issued TO her. notice
is hereby given that unless said missing deposit
book IN presented 70 the Treasurer Of said Bank
within sixty days duplicate book OF deposit
viii be issued.
BY GEORGE II. ATWOOD, Treas.
South Paris, Maine. Dec. 8. 1917. 4Sbl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18

Next to live stsam, sunlight will kill
| % many germs - any other thing that
lean b smploysd around tho dairy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
PHOEBE @. ADAMS, late Of Lowell,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
mands against the estate Of said deceased are De.
sired 10 present the Same for settlement, and
an indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment immediately. -
November Goth, 1917. 49-5l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"arxrD rn Flow

Correspondence ON pracsicsl Agricultural topics
y solicited. Address al communications In.
tended for this department. to HHN1Y ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem.
ocrat, Paris. He.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
q q
For Croup--Mothers--
AltOays Keep This Hdndy


The day Of the croup ssess = evcr
-, those parents Who y1seH ~
a. Meys Honey and xAx Co12oH
Mrs. Chas. Reitz. Aliens NILS. fA3
writ TTrites: II have used roleyy Honey sers srs
iai Compound for the past eleven
and would not be without IT, 1t nss
ave sssed me many . doctors Dill for co'1s
and Group"
If toward nishtfal1 the little oaSs ~
,,nSs becomes whssxy and stnAy. ~
1asm Foley's Honey and Tar ComkS ~ ~, y.
y Many a careful mother has been ADJ sx, ~
h%ra on an attack Is epasmoose cS
W It's timely use.
hi X you ara awakened by the hos5rs ~
ptsssy cough that mean1 crooR
aaoieys Honey and Tar C2mpouno =
once on 0It viii ease the htqe snnisS1'
suickly. cut the thick choking gntf.S
sne s soon they win have snsy prsat
Ao peaceful quiet sleeps =
Nrkzvssy vsss - 3 1s1snA
~ 1yNYxoMS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18


VOLUME "a.
CARL $. BRIGGS.
Dentist,
u,,r9 ga N. to s P. n. Spe-
sitsntiOn ESa,sS5oDs given 5S iss4 ssll'''n'
Iisack PARK
D Attorneys at Law
urHI, ,r. p..s
Ilapa :. helI-e--
l,rsr D. FAhk'
J licensed Auctionser.
uurH PARIS, MAINE
ra, Moderate
Or. Irwin z. Moorhouse
osTsoPATH
~, hathaway House. Nok"Af' MAINE
"" Telephone ae-II
ala, Is. IS every day; Sundays oy
.os.ops.ay ,agss who have lost faith n !,
20 A psce confluence
Bisbee s. Parker,
,r0assys AND cOUNsELLoRs AT LAW
Rumford, Maine.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
sl,b.e R.Iph. T. Parker
Ss' spsuIding Bisbse
l01y
J. WALDO NASH.
| Licensed Taxidermist,
r,,ol. Street, rear Masonic Block.
rs.sson. Connection NORWAY.
L0NGLEY & BUTTS, |
Norway. Maine.
Plumbing, Heating,I
Sheet Metal Work,
,rssl CEILINGS A sPEcIALTY.
Harry M. Shaw,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Maxim Block
South Paris, Maine
/ &c. TOlman &C.,, Inc.
General Insurance and
Real Estate.
I, Park Street, South Paris.
s,is Ageuts for North American Accident /
pa health Insurance Co.
Orat Eastern Accident and Health insur-
Agents Wanted
&. W. CHANDLER,
| Builders Finish II
Ixn furnish DOORS and WINDOWS Of any
se or style At reasonable prices
Also Window & Door Frames.
Tin vant Of any kind Of Finish for Inside on
Ounte work. send In your orders. Pine Lum
sc nd Shingles on hand Cheap for Cssh.
Planning, Saving and Job Work.
Matched Pine shsashins for Sale.
e. w. CHANDLER,
SAMUEL RICHARDS,
0ptometrist and 0pticisn.
Longest experience and best equip
ment.
South Paris, Maine
|. S. BILLINGS
MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN
Red Cedar and Spruce Clap
boards, New Brunswick Cedar
Shingles, North Carolina Pine,
Flooring and Sheathing,
Paroid Roofing, Wall Board,
Apple Barrel Heads, and
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
South Paris, Maine.
STRAYED
Strayed from the DR.. King Pasture in
Faris two Heifers.
One S-year old Holstlne, dehorned.
One year old Holstelp, with horns.
eulable reward for information leading
70 their capture.
Address
CHARLES DAVIS or
-, CHAS. N. ANDREWS,
wi Oxford, Maine.
Place For Sale
lofer for sale my homestead place,
consisting of large house, ell and
liable, centrally located in the village
Of Paris Hill.
m E. B. CURTIS, Paris Hill.
WOOLENS.
Dress Materials and coatings direct
rom the factory. Write for samples and
''ats garment planned.
F. A. Packard.
5OI ITO Camden, Ne.
Winter Storage
-FOR-
automobiles and Batteries. |
At my garage on Western Avenns,
Outa Paris, / am prepared 10 store autos
oi tne winter. ALSO to care for storage
arteries.
4Su J.N. osWELL. South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-18
Buildings Burned at Oxford.

Lincoln Plantation: Ernest 8. Bennttt.
Magallowsy Plantation: Lewis Leavitt.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16
PREPARING ID ARM
 AMERICAN VESSELS
SHIP OWNERS HAVE BEEN sNOTI- FEED OF PRESIDENT WI.
 SONS DECISION.
SHIPS WILL BE INSURED
Lists of Contraband Articles Recog- nized By U. S. Differ Widely From Those Drawn Up By BeIligerents
 Since Outbreak of War.

=Washington-The American gov ernment began preparations to arm American merchantmen against Ger many's ruthless submarine warfare Shipowners have been notified of President Wilson's decision that he has full legal authority to proceed with the policy.
 When vessels said under the policy of armed neutrality they will do so with the support of the administration expressed in the form of war risk insurance and naval guns and gum ners. In the background will be the entire resources of the United States ready for action should Germany at tack an American armed ship in vio- lation of the warning of the American government
 The State Departments view of de- fensive armament is that the mere appearance of German submarine or it's periscope near an American armed vessel will entitle the vessel to take all measures of protection on the pre- sumption that the submarines pur- pose is hostile. This is based on Ger many's announcement that her subma- rines will attack without warning any belligerent or neutral merchantmen encountered within the barred zone.
 Whether this position will be em- bodied in instructions to commanders of American armed ships and wheth- ar o r.,f1c n, f11rIDitipp will hp fI nished to vessels carrying contraband were discussed, but no announcement was authorized
 President Wilson's attitude has been that no steps of belligerent charac- ter should be taken and that if a state of war comes it must be through Ger many's acting in clear violation of international law. Some officials close to the president believe that in line with this policy the United States should not sanction 'shoot-on-sight" were discussed, but no announcement aggression.
 Since the policy of the government in the past has been not to insure yes sels carrying arIs and ammunition to the belligirflts, it has been consid cred .lrcbable that this attitude will r. maintained The lists of contra band articles recognized by the Unit ed States differ widely from those drawn up by the belligerents since the outbreak of the war and therefore it is believed that only actual muni- tions of war will be placed on the re- stricted list for the purpose of de termining what ships are to be ill- sured.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16
Ends Check Dated 1914

Knoxville, Tenn.-In examining som old papers of his father, wlo fed in 1850. Capt w F. McElwee S2 years old, of Rockwood Tenn. came across a check on the Bank of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. for $50, drawn May 1, 1874, by John Smith, cashier, and Jos. s. Norris, president, in favor of ID. Gale, or bearer" He will attempt to cash the check if the bank still is in existence. Other pa. pers told of the birth of Elizabeth MeElwee, born about the first chick en crow" June 22, 17S9, and set forth that she was the first white child born in Knoxville
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16
AMERICAN NATIVES
 LAND IN SANTIAGO
CIVIL GOVERNOR fsKs U. S. CON sUL TO PROT scr CITY,
 ALARM IN S AN LUIS.

Santiago, Cuba.-l our hundred men from American wa ships have land ed and taken chars e in Santiago.
 The cane fields nd the Union SUI gar mill at San Ll is, 10 miles north Of Santriusss are turning. The peo- pie Of San Luis are greatly alarmed and have built barricades in the streets, expecting an attack from the rebels
 The Americans were landed from the mine-layer San Francisco, the cruiser Olympia, the gunboat Petrel and tho gunboat Machias.
 The people of Santiago have re- gained confidence since the landing of the Americans. There has been no fighting here as result of the ar rival of the American guards.
 Heavy fighting is reported in the vicinity of Palma Soriano Many ci- vilans are leaving the city to join the eonstitutionalist army.
 Garcia MunoZ, civil governor of Santiago. requested of the American consul that marines be landed to pro- tect the city.
 Col. Betancourt= of the Menocal forces is preparing to attack Santia- %. It is reported that Palma mill has been destroyed.
 Government forces commanded by Col. Varona have landed at Antilla, tn the northern coast of Oriente Pro Tinee. directly across the island from Santiago.
 Lieut.. John C. Cunningham. of the United States mine-layer San Fran cisco, who carried to the Menocal forces at Contramaestre the procla- nation issued by Commander Bel knap of the United States naval forces, has returned after having in- terviewed Col. Matias Betancourt, commanding the Menocal troops. Col. Betancourt refused to consider the proclamation, stating that he accepts orders only from President Menocal.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16

To bring the Arkansas National Guard up to the standard established by the government under a recent act, steps will be taken soon to organize 24 new companies in the state. The plans for the recruiting campaign are being completed by Adjutant General Lloyd England. An effort will be made also to bring the companies of the First and Second Regiments up to the minimum strength of 65 men to a company
 An active recruiting campaign will be started in the town where compa. nies are to be organized. Applications have been received by General Eng. land from more than 20 towns that de- sire companies, and where it is be- lieved the required number of men can be enlisted.
 Towns applying for the organization of a company will be required to guar antee that the company will be kept up to a strength of 65 men and will have suitable armory facilities. In case of small towns that are not far apart a half company will be formed at each
 Recruiting will be placed in the hands Of competent individuals, and as soon as company reaches the minimum requirement. it will be mus. tered into the guard service by an army officer.
 Considerable assistance in the movement will be rendered by the Ar kansas Patriotic League, which is being organized by officers of the First and Second Regiments. Preliminary steps in the formation of the league were taken before the mastering out of the First Arkansas. The object of the organization is to arouse interest in the National Guard and to bring it's enlisted strength up to federal re- Guirements.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16
Schools To Have Contest.

The Department of Education re. ceiyed the announcement of the sec ond annual meeting of the Sevier County Athletic and Literary Associa- tion to be held at Lockesburg April 13 and IA The program includes con tests in map drawing. spelling, com. position, music and declamation. A field and track meet also will be held, and girls and boys basket ball games will be played on the second day of the meeting Medals will be awarded winners in both literary and athletic contests, and a loving cup will be presented to the school making the highest number of points. Prof. J. l.. Bond. state superintendent of public instruction, said that such contests are great factors in arousing interest in school work, and that the Sevier county contests are to be held with the approval of his department.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-16
EXTRA SESSION IS
 BELIEVED CERTAIN
WILL BE CALLED BY JUNE IT IS NOW CONCEDED AMONG
 OFFICIALS.

Washington.-An extra session of Congress not later than June is now generally conceded among officials here to be assured.
 Although President Wilson has not given any definite indication that he has finally abandoned his hope that ;tp extra session might be avoided, there is an almost unanimous sentiment among senators, representatives ana officials of the executive departments that one must be called They de- clare that even if the international situation does not demand it, Congress must come back to complete it's legis- latiye program and fill up gaps in the governments financial scheme caus- ed by failure of some of the more important appropriation measures.
 So certain are many members Of Congress on this point that they are speculating only on the probable date of the session. The general expecta- tion among them. said to be based on word passed out by officials close Q the president, is that the end of May or some time in June will be selected as the time for the converting of the new Congress.
 The progress made by senators to- ward carrying out the presidents rec ommendation for a rule limiting Sen ate debate generally was regarded as strengthening the likelihood of a spe- cial session within a few weeks. It is pointed out that in his statement the president conveyed the impress sion by implication that such reyi- sion of Senate rules would be a step preliminary to bringing Congress back to finish it's program. After enume. rating the important measures which had failed, the statement continued that ''it would not cure the difficulty to call the Sixty-fifth Congress in ex- traordinary session" unless the par liamentary barrier to action in the Senate were removed.
 Should the Senate limit debate and the presidents legal advisers decide he has no authority to arm ships without congressional authorization, the armed neutrality bill undoubtedly would take place among the measures to be pressed by the administration at an extra session. It might be urged even if 1t were held unneces- sary from legal standpoint, in order to line up Congress behind the pres ident and wipe out the adverse i'm pression which MT. Wilson believes has resulted in some quarters from the Senate's failure to act in the ses- sion just closed.
 But aside from the international crisis the breaking down of the ad. ministration's legislative program is regarded by many officials as an i'm perative reason for an extra sessIGi.@ There will be many flaws in the gov ernment's financial and defense schemes unless some eEergency ac- tion is taken because if failure of the big supply measurs, particularly the army and genera deficiency bills.