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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
New Corn Remover in Big
Demand Says Druggists

Since the virtues of ice-mint as a
corn remover became known in this
country druggists have been having
an extraordinary demand for this pro-
duct and it is predicted that this sum
mer women will wear smaller and
prettier shoes than ever.
The fact that this new discovery
which is made from a Japanese pro-
duct Will actually remove corns-roots
and all-and without the slightest
pain or soreness is of course, mainly
responsible for its large and increas-
ing sale.
You apply Just little on tender
aching corn and instantly the sore
ness Is relieved. and soon the corn is
SO shriVeled that it may be lifted out
with the hngers-root and all
lce-mint is a clean, creamy, snow
white, non-poisonous substance and
VIII never in1lame or irritate the most
tender skin.
Cutting or pairing corns often pro-
duces blood poison and people are
warned to stop 1t.
Just ask in any drug store for a
small jar of ice-mint which will cost
little yet is sufficient to rid ones feet
of every corn or callous. You'll like
IT immensely.-Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
"THAT EGGY TASTE
IS GONE" HE SAYS
Appetite Has Come Back and He
Feels Better I'm Every Way,
Says Ben Strow
AS GAINED 4 LBS. ALREAn

1880 N-AAAfASD n
II don't know just what my trou-
BILE was but i know L felt all in"
says Benjamin F.. Strow, a temperer
at the Bethlehem plant, who lives
at 515 North Thirteenth street, Har-
risburg, Pa, IL didn't seem to have
any gumption at all. No life, no
ambition, no pep. 1t was the hard
est kind of job to keep going and
hold my work up to the mark,
Il had no appetite, l didn't want
to eat, and L always had a nasty
sort of an eggy taste in my mouth.
I'D heard a lot of men around
in the shop talking about Tanlac so
thinks /, I'll try it, may be it will
fix me up and sure enough it did.
Just fixed me right up in no time
at all,
Now that eggy taste is all gone.
my mouth feels clean and my appe-
tite has come back strong. | have
gained four pounds already and still
going. I've got plenty of energy now
and L so at my work with a vigor
that makes things hum. Tanlac is
the boy to put you on your feet"
Tanlac. the famous reconstructiye
tonic, is now being introduced here
at Gorgas' Drug Store, where the
Tanlac man is meeting the people
and explaining the merits of this
master medicine,
Tanlac is also sold in Carlisle at
w. G. Stephens Pharmacy; Eliza
bethtown. Albert w. Cain; Greencas-
tie, Chas, B. Carl; Middletown, Colin
5. Few's Pharmacy; Waynesboro,
Clarence Croft's Pharmacy.-Adv,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
Prominent Speakers at
Waynesboro Motor Club

Waynesboro, Pa. May 17,-This
evening the Waynesboro Motor Club
will hold a booster meeting in the
Z. NJ. c. A., presided over by d. NJ.
WertZ. The speakers will be How
ard G. Fry, chief clerk, and II. b.
Campbell. statistician of the State
Highway Department, and David r.
NcGee, prominent lawyer Of Lam
caster and president of the Lancas-
ter Motor Club.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
FOUND LOT OF SNAKE EGGS

Marietta. Pa, May IT. - While
several men were hewing down a
large tree in the York county hills,
opposite Marietta vest erday, they
found a nest of snake eggs, eighteen
in number. They were examined and
found to be those of copperhead
snakes. Ten of them were broken
open, and each contained a snake at
least eight inches long. The others
were brought to Marietta to await
further developments, and are in
the window at the McCloskey drug
store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
APPEAL TO SERVICE COMMISSION

Montgomery Ferry, Pa, May H.
Montgomery's Ferry citizens are not
pleased at the recent action of the
Bucks Valley Telephone Company, In
rejecting, applications of a number of
citizens for telephone service. Ohic-
ials alleged that the service would be
greatly weakened by adding new
phones. complaint will be made to
the Public Service Commission.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
FIREWORKS FORBIDDEN

Marietta, May IT. - Borough
council has given notice to the mer-
chants of Marietta that the sale of
fireworks or crackers is forbidden
on the Fourth of July or earlier.
The tax rate for the borough for 1917
was fixed at eight mills.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
BOYS GO TO FARM WORK

Camp Hill. Pa, May IT. - John
Basehore, a junior of the Camp Hill
High school, having passed his exam
nations satisfa ctorily has left school
to take up farm work. Harry Eich-
elberger and Robert Lebo are taking
examinations so that they can begin
farm work next week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-17
EXEMPT SOLDIERS FROM DUES

Newport. Pa. May 17.-Newport
Lodge, No. 102. Independent Order of
Foresters. has taken action to exempt
from dues all members enlisted in the
United States service during the
present war. The Junior Order of
United American Mechanics took sim
liar action recently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
Mrs. El,in Richardson

The death of Mrs Elvin Richard
son occurred Sunday afternoon at her
home on the River road Mrs. Rich
ardson has been in poor health for
some time and complication of dis
eases terminated in her death
The deceased was born 5S years ago
in Newport and came to Skowhegan
when quite young She was, before
her marriage, 81 years ago, Miss Mel
lie Appleby. For more than a quar-
ter century she and Mr.. Richardson
have resided on the farm where she
died and prior to that time the couple
had lived at Moore's Mills in Canaan,
locality near the East Skowhegan
district Many years ago she united
with the Christian Band at Moores
Mills and was also a member of Ca
naan Grange. Beside her husband,
one son, Wilbur Richardson, survives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
The Restless Sex

THE Restless Sex is the title Of
Robert W Chambers new novel, the
first installment of which begins in
July Cosmopolitan.
After short forehor The Rest
less Sex" gets away IL quick, typical
Chambers start
About a decade before the Great
Administration began. little girl
was born" are the exact words In
which Mr.. Chambers introduces his
latest heroine, Stephanie Quest
The father OF little Stephanic was
an itinerant actor, the mother. an
uneducated and very young girl who
tinted photographs by day and did
fancy skating at an ice palace in Utica
by night. From this unpromising
start, and from a sordid early child
hood, Stephanie energies like one Of
those rare, beautiful flowers that
sometimes take root and flourish in
the mire of poverty.
1t is too early in the story to fore
cast the ultimate destiny of the char
acters. but if performance holds true
10 promise, "The Restless Sex" will
surely add another laurel to Mr.
Chambers already crowded wealth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
County Field Day, l. s. 5.

The Annual County Field Day of the
Branches of the International Sun
shine Society was held in G. A. r.
Hall, Skowhegan on Friday, June 20.
1145 Golden Rod Branch welcoming
the visiting members. Several of
the former presidents were in at
tendance also the following State and
County officers. Mrs. II. B. Pulsifer,
Auburn. State president; Mrs. l. S.
Wheeler, Skowhegan, State vice presi
dent and county secretary; Mrs H. S.
Whipple, Bingham, county president.
The following interesting program
was called at l o'clock: The reports
from all branches were excellent, es-
pecial mention should be made of
Rainbow Branch, Madison. Bible
reading, Mrs. II. S. Whipple, County
president concert recitation, Lords
Prayer and repeating Sunshine mot
to; singing America audience; words
of welcome, Mrs. |. S. Wheeler, Skow-
hogan; response, Mrs. H. S. Whipple;
address, Mrs. II. B. Pulsifer, State
PRESIDENT cornet solo and encore,
Kenneth r, Copp, Skowhegan, piano
accompanies Misses Weston and
Hubbard; reading and encore, Bea-
trice Rogers, Madison; piano solo,
Grace Gavin, Madison; vocal solo and
encore Miss Lovina Murray, Skowhe-
gan, piano accompaniment by Mrs.
Philo Steward; reading, Mrs. H. P.
Nelson, Skowhegan; reading, Sketch
of Life of former County Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs Susie Haynes, now deceas
ed. Mrs l. S. Wheeler; adoption of
resolutions and reports of secretary;
report of Sunfower Branch Bingham,
Mrs H. S. Whipple; report of Clean
ers Branch New Portland, Mrs. E.
Knowles; report of Mizpah Branch,
North Arson, Miss Josie Moulton; re-
port of Golden Glow Branch, Madison,
Miss Olive Hayden; report of Rain
bow Branch Madison. Mrs. Addie
Gogan report of Golden Rod Branch,
Skowhegan, Mrs. |. s. Wheeler; treas
urer's report of Golden Rod Branch,
Mrs. H. P, Nelson.
The following officers were elected
for the next year: Mrs. H. S. Whip
pie County president, Bingham; Mrs.
Addie Gogan, County vice president,
Madison; Mrs. l. S. Wheeler, County
secretary, Skowhegan; Mrs. Cora
WEIGH, County treasurer, Madison;
executive committee, Mrs. Susie
Adams, New Portland; Mrs. H. P.
Nelson, Skowhegan; Mrs. Bina
Withee, Madison; Miss Olive Hayden,
Madison; Miss Josie Moulton, North
Arson. The next annual meeting is
to be held at Lakewood the last Fri
day of June, 1918.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05

partment could be improved; that
is. made more influential locally.
That you have ability can attest
from occasional editorials you
have published
1t has long been my intention
to thank you for the courtesies
shown me in a personal way and
| am quite sincere in saying that
| am more gratified at your men
ton of me and my work than |
am to get similar notices i'll the
New York papers or elsewhere.
So please accept my thanks.
live in New York and have my
summer home in Connecticut. for
very definite reasons but | delight
in the opportunity of saying, Il
was born in Maine. and when
visit North Arson and climb the
hill to Sunset cemetery | say to
myself, These are mine own peo-
pie"
For these and similar reasons,
not unrelated to your prosperity,
| say make your paper as grip
pingly a State paper as possible
and may God help you and | to be
each in his own sphere, more help
full to those who need us. | am
Mr.. Editor, very faithfully yours,
BEN FOSTER,
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Concord School Graduation

Graduation exercises for the schools
of Concord were held Tuesday even
ing at the Grange hall, Concord Cor
ner A large number OF parents and
friends of the graduates were in at
tendance and the exercises were most
interesting. Many of the students
had essays and all were we'll prepared
at the time of presentation. The
program and members of the school
are given below:
March; Lords Prayer, Graduates;
music; The Chickens Mistake, Harry
F. Atwood; The Kittens, Roselle A.
Vaughan; Junior Partner Wanted
Ernest C. Higgins; Little Jack, E.
Tilden Jackson; A Tale of Ten Flags,
Roscoe S. Bigelow; music; Bye and
Bye Stanley NJ Robinson The Lost
Doll, Josephine NJ. Ellis; The Flag on
the Schoolhouse, Earl A. Higgins !;
The New School, Evie A Ellis; The
Drummer Boy, Dolly M. Church; mu-
sic; The Flag, Denman E. Young;
Mountains, Hazel M. Higgins; Will
sons Inaugural Address, w. kingman
Williams; music; comforting diplomas,
superintendent.
Primary-Harry Franklin Atwood,
Washington; Roscoe Samuel Bigelow,
Longfellow; Josephine Mathilda Ellis,
Longfellow; Ernest c. Higgins, Wash
ington; Ernest Tilden Jackson, Wash
ington; Stanley Miles Robinson, Wash
ington; Roselle Alice Vaughan, Long
fellow; Dorothy Muriel Young, Long
fellow.
Intermediate Madison
Church. Washington; Evie Alma Ellis,
Longfellow; Earl A. Higgins, Wash
ington.
Grammar-Hazel Marguerite Hug
gins Washington Wallace kingman
Williams, Washington; Denman Earl
Young. Longfellow.
Rudolph w. Locke, Wash
ington Maude E. Hilton. Longfellow
Alma d. Bloom, Garfield; Chas e.
Ball, superintendent.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
Obituary

Mrs Flay Dilla Harris, wife of
Charles Harris passed away at her
home in Canaan. Tuesday, June 26th,
at a. m The first of May Mrs.
Harris had an attack of tonsilitis and
before fully recovering from that a
severe stomach trouble developed.
Nothing was left undone which might
help to restore health but of no avail
A nurse has been in attendance and
her husband and sister Mrs. Chase
have been at her bedside all the while
with sympathetic relatives and friends
ready to do anything possible for her
comfort Turnout her sickness and
suffering, and at times the suffering
was severe, she bore it all with the
cheerfulness and patience which char
acterized her whole life Always
thoughtful of those nearest and dear
est to her she continued that same
spirit just as long as she remained
conscious.
Mrs. Harris was the daughter of
Benjamin and Abbie Pooler Berwise,
was born in Skowhegan, 4S years ago
the 2Sth of December. She received
her education in that town and be-
came a successful teacher. March
16, 1887 she was married to Charles
Harris of Canaan where they have
since resided. Mrs. Harris was al
ways interested in church work and
for years was organist when services
were held at the Union church. She
was always ready and willing to help
in any good work BY hosts of
friends she was dearly loved and will
be keenly missed by each individual.
She was member of Canaan
Grange and held the Office of Ceres at
the time of her death.
Services were held from the house
Friday at p. m Rev. George Mer-
riam officiating. There was large
attendance of relatives and friends.
The floral tributes, mute testimonials
of the love and esteem in which the
deceased was held were beautiful To
the husband and near relatives who
survive. the sympathy of the commun-
ity is extended Burial was at the
Pooler cemetery in East Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
Not;ce of First Meeting of Creditors

IN the District court OF the United states Tor d,
Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF ,.
Bin +. Booker In bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Bin +. Booker,
uornony. in the County of Somerset and
nn,a''isInu aforesaid; a bankrupt.
NV ~otice is hereby given that on the 3rd
INV A. d. 1871, said Bin E.
a. ga err duly adjudicated bankrupt
nnodthat the first meeting of his creditors
oil he held at Daniel Lewis office, In SHOW
ian Maine, on the 18th day OF July,
a II Iel7 at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may attend,
MOVE their claims appoint trustee, ex-
apn,ine the bankrupt, and transact such
Stber business as may properly come before
said meeting.
July 3, \. ID. 1917
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
From Famous Son of Somerset

One of the inquiries which we have
mailed to many of our readers calls
for their advice as to how to make our
paper more interesting and especially
as to whether or not our policy of
dealing with purely local news is ac-
ceptable Thousands of replies have
been received Practically all of them
expresses the wish that we devote our
columns, as formerly, to Somerset
County news alone Among the most
interesting of these is the following
letter from Ben Foster, one of the
leading artists of America, formerly
resident of North Arson:
Independent-Repor Co.
Enclosed is my subscription for
your valued paper. Replying to
your questions pertaining to the
policy of said paper, | would say
that for me, its functions are en-
tirely of value in its local and
Maine State news. | have New
York daily, the Monitor, Maine
Farmer and the Waterbury hi
weekly SO your national news is
ancient history, as | strongly sus-
pect is the case with nearly all of
your foreign subscribers was
born at North Arson and am keen
ly interested in anything related
to its well being. Next in inter-
est for me is the State, and those,
who like myself, have gone away
from it to live. Such articles as
that printed in a recent issue of
the Reporter, giving sketch of
the origin and career of that group
of natives, including Frank A.
Munsey, Ernest Walker and Chas.
Bowden, are especially interesting
to me.
Instead of cutting out county
news and correspondence, | for
one, would be glad to see your
sheet become more distinctly local.
That is all | take it for and | sus-
pect that l speak for most nom
resident subscribers. You will
pardon me if | say quite frankly
that / think your editorial de-
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Take 1t In Time
just aS Scores of SkOwhegan People
Have

Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect kidney backache,
Urinary troubles often follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
backache, and for other kidney ills.
Skowhegan citizens endorse them.
Mrs S. p. Withee. II Bailey st,
Skowhegan, says: My kidneys an
noyed me ii great deal | had pains
through my back and dull, heavy
ache annoyed me greatly. Later, |
had dizzy spells and headaches. l
got Doan's Kidney Pills at Sampson
u Azores Drug Store. and used some.
Little by little, my back felt easier
and the dizzy spells and headaches
left. | use Doans Kidney Pills now
and then and they keep my kidneys
in a healthy condition.
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Withee had. FosterMilburn
Co, Props. Buffalo. n Y.
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Mrs. fIoyde Barr0Ns

Word has been received here Of the
recent death Of Mrs Floyde Barrows,
which occurred Sunday in Bangor
hospital, whore she went short time
ago for surgical operation Her
home has been for some time on North
Avenue, this town. The body, it is
understood will not be brought back
to this town for interment. but will
be taken to Aroostook County Be
side her husband the deceased is sur
yiyed by one son, Carleton She was
81 years of age at the time of her
death
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
Actresses Do Their Bit

Frances Starr, the famous actress
who appeared in The Rose OF the
Rancho, Marie Odile" and other
successes. writes in Harper's Bazaar
this month on the work of the Stage
Women's War Relief She says that
this organization is not only hard at
work making surgical dressings, knit
ting socks. and so forth, but is also
preparing to give entertainment for
the men at the training camps turnout
the United States. 1t IL too early to
know how the plans will work out,
but the general purpose of the so
ciety has been approved by President
Wilson, and as Miss Starr says, the
soldiers deserve legitimate amuse
ment in their few moments OF rest and
relaxation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05
Meeting of the Somerset Veterans As.
ISOLATION at North Arson

The Somerset Veterans Association
held the regular June session in
Grange Hall. North Arson. Thursday.
June Is. The small pox scare now
on at the North village frightened
some Of the less Courageous ones from
falling in to line" but there were
enough present to complete patriot
ic and enthusiastic meeting Col. l.
f. Gould. Lieut.. Col Folsom Jones.
Chaplain Cephas Walker, Adjutant 5.
+. Emerson. and Quartermaster
Amasa Gregory were the officers pres
ent
Col. Gould called to order at loo
a. m After singing by the choir
Rev. f. w. kennison of Arson offered
prayer. The Adjutant submitted the
report of the March meeting in Show
hogan which was approved Rev Mr.
kennison gave the welcome address
calling attention to what the veteran
soldiers present represented in their
early manhood and the dangers and
hardships endured by them that the
nation might live Response to the
welcome, in behalf of the Veterans,
was given by Comrade F. L. Corners,
commander of the G. A. r. Post, North
Arson; Col. Gould sang Tramp.
Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are March
ing the audience joining in the
chorus. The following comrades we're
reported as having died since the last
meeting. Col Burns, c. H. Foster,
7. F. Bigelow, G. n. Ward, J. B. Mes
ser, G. F. Newell, Oliver Moulton, W.
c. Gerald and S. A. Fox and comrades
Folsom-Jones, A. E. Bosworth and ].
W. Fogler were appointed to prepare
resolutions. Col. Gould presented his
resignation as commanding officer ow-
ing to other duties devolving upon him
but it was unanimously voted not to
accept and the popular and efficient
commander will remain at present
After due consideration ii was decided
to accept an invitation to hold the
September meeting at Norridgewock
Adjourned in time to draw rations
which were bountifully furnished by
the ladies of Arson Grange and were
supplemented by a liberal supply of
ice cream.
Afternoon af | Dnx
Mr.. Boynton of Arson, offered prayer.
Marching Through Georgia" was re-
vised to Marching Through Germany
and sang by Col. Gould, the chorus by
the audience. After the report of
the committee on resolutions, remarks
were in order and comrades James
Weston, S. F Emerson, E. f. Gould
and Prof Guy Williams responded
Several pleasing clippings were read
and Col. Gould sung the new war
song composed by himself in the tune
of Hold the Fort" After remarks
by Comrade W H. Chamberlain and
under the folds of a waving flag a
beautiful recitation was given by Mrs.
c. w. Shaw. There were vocal solos
by Mrs. Edna Thorne, recitations by
Ethel Norton and Mrs c. W Shaw
song by Edna Witham; stories by
Comrades Folsom-Jones and e. e.
Gould and war "reminiscences by Com
rades J W. Fogler S f. Emerson,
Sullivan Russell, w. H. Mckinney,
Amasa Gregory and Henry George and
by Rev. Mr.. BoYntOn. Ranks were
broken TO form again in Norridgewock
in September.
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Gard of Thanks

We desire to express Our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to all our
neighbors and friends who in any way
assisted us during our recent sorrow
and for the beautiful flowers sent as a
tribute of their love and esteem
Charles ID. Harris
Margaret j. Chase
Canaan, Me. July 5, 1917.
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TrOutdaIe CAMPS
TroutdaIe, Somerset County, Me.

On beautiful Moxie Pond; take Maine
Central Ry. to Troutdale. Excellent
Trout Fishing In five ponds and eight
brooks and fine Salmon Fishing in one
pond Here the Trout are taken on
the fly every day of the season. Most
comfortable accommodations In separ-
ate cabins for each party. Fine table
An ideal vacation place with many
easy side trips. Main camps reach
ed In five minutes by canoe or motor
boat from railway station. For rates
address: 13w20S
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-05

The implement. machine or mer-
chandise that is useless to you would
be useful to someone else. Get the
cash for it by advertising in our
Everybodys Column.
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The implement. machine or mer-
chandise that is useless to you would
De useful to someone else. Get the
cash for it by advertising in our
Every bodys Column.
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If any issue of the Reporter fails to
reach you please drop us a postal and
we will forward the missing number
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Sheathing paper, rs cts. per 100 lbs
Independent Reporter Co.
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ard oi Thanks

We take this way TO express CIR
heartfelt thanks 70 our neighbors and
friends for their kindness rendered
during the death of our beloved son
and brother. also, We wish t. thank
the kind friends for the beautiful
floral offerings and Rev Mr. HIATT for
his kind and comforting words Nay
God in his wisdom bless and care for
you all
Mrs William Harville
Mr. and Mrs John G McCollor
Miss Z Mabel Haryille
Mr.. and Mrs George { Foster
Mr. and Mrs Ora L Haryille
Mr. Byron " Harville
Mr.. G. kleba Harville
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Attest.
PHILO STEWARD.
Sw25 Register.