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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
OF ME-.
PASTOR Is HELD
DR.. r. M. BOYLES. PROMINENT LEAD
Eh AMONG TEXAS METn0DiSTS.. .
is BURIED At MARLIN. TEX.

MARLIN. Tex. March 2D.-Thc funeral
WI Dr. Frank NJ. Buylc~. presiding elder
of the Marshall district ot the East Texas
conference OF the Methodist church was
held here this afternoon. DIR. Bovlc~ dicn
Nd Marshall. Tcxa-. Sunday afternoon fol-
lowing an attack uI pneumonia. ILL., had
been IA III health over a year.
L. l.. BoNle- of Brownsville. a brother
hi DIR. Boyle. left this city for Marlin
Monday morning tD attend the funeral.
Two ycar- ago next june DR.. Boyle
was appointed by Bishop Mccoy Ia the
passionate of the First Methodist church
of Houston ID succeed DR.. III. =. Wright.
who had been named vice president NJ
Southern Methodist university III Dallas,
Tex. Or. Boylc~ filled ont the year If
DR.. Wright and at the annual conference
was again appointed % the First eMtho-
dist church.
Soon after his return from the confer
cncc hi- health gave way and he was com
PEELED TO resign a. pastor last March,
when he was succeeded by Dr. VI. B.
knirkcrbockcr. the present pastor. DR.
Boylc~ retired from the active ministry
for several months. but last November he
was made presiding elder OF the Marshall
district. which position he had held when
hc was first sent to Houston. HE never
entirely rcguIncd hi~ health. however. and
some time aep he was stricken with pncu-
monia. and owing TO his weakened condi-
ton he was not able 10 resist the attack.
Or. Boylc~ was one VT the best known
md most widely loved leaders in the Texas
conference. having filled the leading APP
pointment~ and having been honorcd many
times by hi~ colleagues. lie was one Of
The Fix delegates to the gcnreal conference
IN Oklahoma City.
lii work In building up the church in
Port Arthur won for him much praise sev-
eral years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
SPECIAL REPORT
of
The National Beard Of Review Of Motion Pictures
20 FIFTH AVENUE.
New York City.
SPECIAL REPORT

~: William Fox Film Corporation.
Gentlemen:
we wish 10 advise you that the majority comment 81 your photoplay,
"TiIE DARLING or PARIS" reviewed by The National Board of Reviews
on January3, 1916, was u follow:
Entertainment Value. EXCELLENT. Educational Value, GOOD.
Artistic Value: Dramatic interest WI story. SUSTAINED Conference "
narrative. GOOD. Acting. EXCELLENT. Photography, GOOD Tech
meal handling. WELL MANAGED. Consuming at period producuon)
EFFECTIVE. Atmosphere qua iy Of scenic setting, CONVINCING.
Historical value Gf period prodrcionl, GOOD.
Moral Effect. GOOD.
General Comment: III the opinion of those present this I'M an unusually
interesting and dramatic picture conveying n a vivid way the atmosphe
of the period and the role m which Miss Bara appeared afforded an
excellent opportunity for her versatility
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

In the wonderful park VI Tilolloy cas-
tie, in France, there are many ped
eStalS minus their statues. the carvings
having been shot 10 pieces by enemy
shell fire. 4 merry 'poilu" mounted n
base and took the place Of the missin:
sculpture. posing "a Statuelike that
companions some distance away did
not discover the deception until the
statue relaxed his forced pose and
jumped 30 the ground.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo.

Lucas County. 50.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm OF 4. j.
Cheney & Co. doing business In the City
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and tina said firm will pay the sum ~
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a
and every case of Catarrh that cannot b.
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day OF December.
4. ID. 1856. A. w. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Sent
for testimonials. free.
T.. y. CHENEY x co. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family riils for constipation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
WOMEN or ONTARIO TO VOTE

The government of Ontario recently hv
assuring women Of the right % vote at the
next general provincial election. followed
thc precedent -rt YIN the provinces ot Man
itoba. Saskatchewan and Alberta. where
bv a similar agreement between the govern
ment and opposition. the vote wa~ granted
to women without recourse ~ Y refer
cndum. III British Columbia suffrage was
submitted a. a referendum at the recent
provincial election and carried by q large
majority. Canadian prohihitIoni-t forces
are largely responsible to the success MI
the Dominion women. They regard voting
women az especially valuable con~crvator~
even ~ the s%ayiorS. of prohibition after
the war. when ''the boys come nome dry
from the front. In the trenches they have
had their num-. a~ even the >tauchcS tee
%totaler agrees wet and tired soldiers must
have. When back IN Canada II \ rather
feared that they will demand the aholi-
tion Of prohibition. And then will come
the women'~ turn to save the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
With These Few Remarks.

Mrs. Peale-AIy husband always saws
| look ten years younger in this dress
Friend-He's quite right. That fash.
Ion was new ten years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Pertinent ~Inuuiry.

Omar-lye been in a dozen places
today, trying TO get some blank car
tridgeS.
iieinie-Nha % You want them
for? Going 70 blow your brains out7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
PARKER AND STAFF DEPART FOR
NEW COMMAND AT SAN ANTONIO
Continued from Page One.

ment. 1t l. explained, has gwen way 90 =
division. q tactical unit organized to OPP
crate a- such. For example, IN operation
Vt the scheme. should WA emergency de-
mani the movement W.T. y large number y.
troops. General Pcr~hing would order "a
commander OF one ot the divisions % Use
hi~ forces. The machinery of the division
will w III rcadiue-- for immediate action.
obyiatine the necessity of The department
commander designating various units e.
make mp the command.
The present ass Segment oi troops To Dis
trict- and posts remains unchanged and
the regular forces not included ID the pro
vi~ional organization viii be retained IN
the plan of divisional organization. but
district commanders will bc under com
mandcr~ WI divisions.
The scheme III designed to place the reg
ular army on the most efficient footing
for the maintenance of the border patrol
and to meet amy emergency following the
h%nmcgoing nf aIl state troops. I'M com
mander VI the field army General Perish
ing expects to organize 4 field army staff
AT an early date. Each OF the dlvi~iona,
commanders viii organize hi~ own staff.
Practically aIl TIVE mass MI paper ad-
mini-tratiyc detail that ha- been dome at
Fort Brown district Headquarters viii D,
taken care of hereafter afNthe divisional
headquarters al Camp Wilson, Brigadiei
General Morton. whose place here III he
ing temporarily filled NV Colonel II. II. Bnl-
lard. reporting 10 the Camp Wilson head
quarters.
PARKER ENTERTAINS OFFICERS AMI
WIVES.
Mondav night at seven o'clock General
Parker gave 4 lcave-takine dinner To hi-
staff and their wives and a number OF
| friends. forty in ALL. at the Brownsville
Country club. Colonel Grotc Ilutche~or
made I'LL Informal speech ~ farewell M
| spokesman for General Parker'~ guests
Colonel Hutchinson spoke substantially n
follows:
This IL neither the time nor place X
attempt Y speech. in the usual form foi
az General parker'- guests We are here
to enjoy his hospitality rather than to
sing his praises however much We know
him To DC entitled to Our praise and 70 on
gratitude.
Ills ability to lead men. his knowledge
of methods to be followed and courses Ia
be pursued in their training, hi~ striking
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

The climate of tropical countries af-
fects internal combustion engines 80 that
they produce only from SO 10 - per cent
of the power they yield in temperate
zones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

Using gasoline engine for power. I ma
chine has been inveted by a New jersey
teacher that digs up gardens or small
farms. manual labor being required only
fo ouide II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Pr0Der Censorship.

Secretary Daniels request to the pres
10 refrain from printing news 81 the de-
partnre and arrival nj ships IN an cml-
ncntly proper one. and the Evening Post
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
&1Gl2a1l
i SdTs

Mrs. }. X. Bull led the regular weekly
mission study meeting of the Woman,
Missionary society Of the First Methodist
church Monday afternoon. By special ar
rangement the society came together al
the home of Mrs. Bull on Levee street ont
oi Difference to the health of the leader.
who Is Just now recovering from 4 recent
Illness. Meetings usually are nj the
church.
The topic Social Health and National
Legislation was taken up after Mrs. II. l..
Stell had opened the netting with devo-
tonal exercises and a bible reading both
interesting and helpful. Mrs. Morris then
outlined 1.-THE South's Campaign Against
Disease Mrs. Davenport discussed EFF
forts TO Conserve Community Health"
Then IN a general discussion these themes
rs they affect conditions in Brownsville
were developed from the local angle.
Next Monday the society meets in reg
ular monthly social session with Mrs..
Alexander at her West Levce street home.
Mrs. Bowles will lead the lesson on "Old
Spain IN New America
The Learners club meets 1T D. H.. at
the library.
The Self Culture club meets at 3:l5 p.
IN. with Mrs. II. b.. Galbraith.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Browne returned
home Sunday from New York where they
have been spending a month.
d
The Ladies' Aid society If the Prc~by-
terrain church held it, usual monthly ~e~-
sion Monday afternoon in the church par
Tors. Mrs. II. VI. skeleton led the lesson.
which was OF Sunday school extension
work. Others who participated IN the
program were Mrs. j. =. Rowe. Mrs. Hurt
Batsell. Mrs. l.. X. Morris. and Mr.. Frank
Smith. Mrs. Frank Smith will entertain
the next meeting, which will be a social
session.
A graceful note Of thanks and apprecia-
iion from the president and the treas
urer of the Army Relief Society ha, come
to the ladies Of the Fourth infantry through
Mrs. q. +. Herr. who recently sent the ~o-
ciety 1912 collected through the Black and
White Charity Ball at the army post in
February.
The note comes from Mary A. koerper,
treasurer Of Branch ,. and says:
II cannot tell YOU how delighted wa
to receive such a large amount from Won
today, to he placed to the credit of See
ton 10 Of this Branch. | at once phoned
to our president. Mrs. Sternburg. about III
and she was very much pleased. She IONS
her thank, 20 mine 10 the officers and lad
les of the Fourth infantry for their efforts
on behalf OF the Army Relief Society"
Mrs. Herr d. using the columns Of the
Herald IN order To make sure Of reaching
every one in the Fourth infantry who wa
concerned with making the Black and
White Ball the success ii was. and who has.
therefore. a share III the thanks Of the ma
tional heads Of the society.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

$500 - - IL ~ - lIttlNFnItj
Mrs Margaret Sanger, the New York
birth control advocate who suffered pros
%ecutlon and imprisonment for her convic-
tlons, will be rendered a luncheon today nj
the Hotel Plaza in that city, by the mem
hcrs Of the National Birth Control league.
TIN the committee on arrangements are
such well known women as Mrs. Charles
Tiffany, Mrs. J.. g.. Phelps Stokes Rose
Pastor), Mrs. Amos Pinchot, Mrs. Calvin.
Tompkins. and Mr.. Stanwood Menkcn.
The organizers, before applying 10 the
Plaza Tor accommodations, had been re-
fused the use of Delmonico's private dining
rooms for the event, the management con
tending that "in~spItc Of the c~timablc
names listed i'll it, interest, Dclmonico'S
dId MOI care TO nave it, name associated
with The Propaganda.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Women in the News

SCHOOL TEACHER MAKES FORTUNE.
In 1911 Miss Edith kassing, a school
teacher Of Red Wing, Mimi. invested $4,000
ct her savings for one hundred shares Of
Bethlehem steel stock. She recently sold
the stock for 500, 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

An epic III film art-viSualizes wildly the
authors narrative ~ depicted On the stage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
HEARST PATHE NEWS
MADONNA"
n BLOCKED TRACK

Helen Gibson in the Kalcm exciting riIroi
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
HUMES MUSIC co.
MAKES FINE SHOW
NEW PIANO HOUSE is PREPARED
TO SHOW LARGE STOCK OF
COSTLY INSTRUMENTS.

The Humes Music Company is con-
Quoting bushes in Cordele and
throughout Cordele trade territory
that is considerable in volume and is
meaning much to the community.
This concern has branch house
here, the central office being in Col
umbus. The local manager, Mr. O..
P. Hawkins, is not a stranger in the
community, having been over this
territory many seasons.
The local store is now complete in
stock, the highest grade pianos and
players made in this country being
offered. During the short time the
store has been in operation, large
numbers of people have called and
looked through. II is easy to find
just the instrument for the best of
homes here for they are here in large
numbers.
The old Garvin Hardware Company
stand on Eleenth Avenue is convert
ed into neatly arranged music
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
LARGE WAR TAX
BILL NECESSARY
COUNTRY WOULD BE SWAMPED
WITH BONDS. UNEXPECTED
DEMANDS FOR SUBSTANTIAL.
INCREASE. ..8XAN

Washington, D. c., Sept 20,-Un-.
expected demands of House conferees
for substantial increase in war,
profits taxes so complicated the con-
test over the war tax bill late to-day
that final enactment of the measure.
early next week apparently doubtful.
conferees, meeting of the House
ways and means committee was called,
for tomorrow to discuss the situation
Some Southern andWastern members
of the committee announced that they.
would demand an increase in the Sen
ate excess war profits fight from ST.
O6O,OOOOO0 to $1,5OO,OOO,OOO
1t was explained that the ways and
means committee would try to induce
the conferees to accept the larger
figure, but should this fall high tax
advocates declared they would carry
the contest to the floor of the House
They said recent announcements that.
approximately $4,000 ,0O0,O GOmoTe will
be needed this year, makes it certain
that unless start is made now to-
further increase taxes the country
will be swamped with bonds.
In conference today definition of
capital was one Of Tie big stumbling
blocks and the basis for figuring
values of patents, copyrights, trade
marks, good will and the intangible
assets also caused much discussion.
Proposed advertising and s.';tomo
bile taxes ard seco2G-class Hal rates
also were under cons liberation. The
postal rate dispute h., virtually been
settled. The bill IS it finally rassed
the Senate contaioed DO advertising
tax, but in view C the proposed re-
ducei second -cl?Ss I1Sil rate some
members demand that it be reinsert-
ed.
The tentative agreement reached
on postal rates proposes maintenance
of the present 1 per cent rate thro-
ugh the first zone Of $50 miles and
grauated zone increase above that
point to something less than cents
pound in the fartherest zone.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
WATSON FILES APPEAL
TO U. S. SUPREME COURT,
TESTING SELECTIVE LAW.

Augusta, Ca, Sept. 2O.-Thomas E.
Watson and L. D. McGregor, the lat
ter of Warrenton, Ca, yesterday filed
papers with Deputy Clerk c. J. Skin
ner, Jr, appealing the decision of
Judge Speer, who recently ruled that
the selective military law was con-
stitutional to the United Safes, SUI
prema court.
The appeal is the result of habeas
corpus proceedings taken otu by Wat
son and McGregor in behalf of two.
negroes, who were lodged in the Rich
omnd county Jail for failing to regis
ter for military service. Judge Speer
overuled the writ and few days
afterwards handed down the decision
that the selective law was constitu-
tional.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

ready operate a ginnery that has
power supply which can be used and
the feed mill viii be set up in such
manner as 10 accommodate a wide COM
munity.
This plant will be prepared to put
up feeds in such manner as to mar
ket them in the usual way and every
preparation will e made with a view
Of taking care of the surplus grain
and feed output in the section around
Baines Plans are already under way
for the obstruction of the mill.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
HUE HERE MAKING NEW
LOCAL BUILDING PLAN

NJ. C. HUE of the HUE Auto Com,
pany was here yesterday in consul
tation with contractors regarding
the Improvements to be made on the
new home of the Cordele Motor Car
Company soon to be constructed in
the Sheppard building at the corner
of Seventh and Wall streets.
Work will be started October LIST
md will be completed within thirty
days.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
w. C. HINTON HAD
CLOSE AUTO CALL

W C. Hinton, local contractor and
builder. had a close call on a by-road
yesterday when driving an automo-
bile The car crashed into big PHI
stump in the road which was too higl
to pass over and yet hidden in the
weeds and grass so that he could
not see it as he approached
The car was stopped stock sill
Mr Hinton was thrown forward and
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
ti.l. J. / = a III:
THESE MlLLE|:RiS ARE !. !.
MAKING A SUCCESS
STANDARD WATER GROUND
MEAL GOING OUT IN PACKAGE
THAT MEAN SOMETHING.


County Commissioner S. c.. Byrd is
putting plain meal on the market in.
such way that it is now impossible
for him to fill all orders for it. He
started several months ago with one
of the ncatest packages ever offered
and it took wherever it went.
Now there are more orders than
the plant can fill. Mr.. Byrd is now
charging adding more rocks ;. be-
cause there is need, His secret is good
heal in standard package. IT
brings the price because it is good,
and the local grocers scramble for it.
Lots of meal is made all over the
country, but some of those who make
it drag it into the grocery stores in
crocus sacks, oat sacks, or any other
kind Available, no two the same size.
The standard package of good quality
meal is winning for Mr.. Byrd
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

Gold coins on the average lose !
per cent of their weight for every six
teen years that they are in use.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

The spirit ration was abolished in
the United States navy during the
second year of the civil war.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

Only a third of South Americas
population is of pure white blood.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
A Store Full Of New Fall Goods At
OLD PRICES

If we should tell you that our entire
stock Of goods new and seasonable in
every sense of the word, is going at the
old prices, ii would be hard for you to
r believe. The tremendous advances on all
dry goods have made it di ffcuIt for us to
hold down extremely high prices. What
we have done in this line is remarkable
and you should take advantage of the ex-
trenely low prices still prevailing here.
We have always operated at small
er overhead expense than most other
merchants because we sell for the cash
today tomorrow and all the time We
have big trade that has come to us
through this effort to deliver you dol
lars value for your dollars.
We want TO invite you to do YOU'RE .
trading with us. You can shop at our
store atless expense. Our standards per-
INIT no shoddy merchandise to enter our
store, hence you take no chance.
Come to see us I'm our new store.
LEWIS & THOMPSON
NeY WhbpLc 6 Mckenzie Building
SeUenth Street North
Cordele, Georgia
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

house and, the callers are each day
being shown, a large line of pretty
and costly pianos and players 49,, =
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-07
BIG SELIG DRAMA
 HEADS BILL TODAY
"A Question of Honesty Big seig Drama Featuring Casson Ferguson. Ham and Bud in "A Misfit Million. aire" at Central Today.

Today the New Central offers the Selig drama featuring Casson FergH- son and Byrdine Zuber in "A Ques- 'tion of Honesty" It is a story of a young man and his trials and trbula- lions in securing position and the machinations against him. Honesty and good prevail over plotting clerk land adverse circumstances The story lis written by J. Edward Hungerfofd and is filled with thrilling moments and excellent acting
 Ham and Bud appear in "The Misfit Millionaire Ham is seen as a fake mining promoter and Bud becomes his office boy There is considera bly, more trouble than is expected whel the promoters are called upon to pay the company's dividends.
 Bobby Connolly and William Shea are extremely pleasing in the Vita graph drama-"The shippers Mate " These two popular stars win the hearts of all in the story of the sea.
 The Christie comedy, Her Crooked Career" and the General Film comedy "The Masher Mashed with the Ford Weekly close one of the biggest bills in the city today
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-07

Woodwork New York Arthur Terry, st. Louis C. w. Litnhicirn, Fort Smith; J Gould, Pine Bluff Mary A. Renolds, Brouangh Mo- NJ. IT, Hirch, New York City, Win II Parrish. liar risburg, Texas Guy E. Thompson. Little Rock: Jno. B Means, wife and son, Tulsa; A. E. Leenheardt St Louis; Clyde Button. Dillworth, Okla; ! II. Peeler, West Oklahoma; Mrs. Shrader & Son, L.. B Hall and wife, Little Rock; J. L. Rust and wife, Memphis C. Walker Kansas City; Mrs. Boseburg X Son, Mrs. F T.. Woomack. Memphis; w. R. Mann, Little Rock; Brice Williams Texar- kama; s W. Schule, Cleveland; w. w. Bixten. Batavia, x. r.; O J De- Woodey, Little Rock: w. s. Coblenz, Murfreesboro; w M. Howell. For man Ark
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-07
VIRGINIA PEARSON AND
 AMATEURS AT PRINCESS
BIG DOUBLE BILL FOR SATURDAY FEATURING A FOX MASTER
 AND THE VAUDEVILLE.

In Sister Against Sister" the Will liam Fox drama at the Princess to- day, the parents of Katherine and Anne Martin tbeen played by Virginia PearscnD separate when the children lare young. Katherine goes with her father and is brought up among the slums. She becomes social yul ture. Anne is reared by her mother. She saves Dunsmore 0rying Cum mngs) from Huxley's lWalter Law attempted frame-up He falls in love with her.
 Huxley has Katherine lure Dun6. more to his apartment. Dunsmore goes thinking she is Anne for whom he had been searching. Anne dis- appeared after being told by Duns- mores sister CCalla Dnlatorre). not to humiliate the candidate for gov .ernor by wedding him. Huxley finds Katherine and Dunsmore in his apart. ment The men fight and Katherine kills Huxley. Thinking her Anne Dunsmore lets her escape.
 At the trial, Dunsmore hides the name of the mysterious woman To save the man she loves, Anne says she was the murderess While Anne is trying 10 prove her guilt, Katherine rushes into court and tonfesses.
 This big drama in connection with the two smashing amateur vaudeville shows at night, constitutes the Pril. cess Saturday offering. Look over these amateurs
 Eddie Allen, always sure-shot across the board: Ruth Bernhardt, not Sarah but she may be some day; Jane Marceua, who beats Charlie Chaplin Jessamine Stevens, the little dancing queen; Dorothy Hays, in singing and dancing; Uneeda Bean but shes bear; Paul Kruger, the counterpart of Oom Paul; Dave Walsh, who is some singer himself
 The prices for today are; After noon and r. cents; night, 10 and l5 cents.