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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04

This relates directly to the clause,
1.-THE Belgian Government thinks it
necessary to define the aims which
Belgium has never ceased to pursue
while fighting side by side with the
Entente Powers for right and justice, :"
and, by inference, certainly, to much
of the general exposition of the allies
cause.
This may be mere illustration, but
it is very specific. The relation between
body-text and postscript is so close that
If Germany should take it into her head
to meet these aims of Belgium the
foundations of the entire note would be
pretty we'll shaken. 1t is to be borne
in mind that Germany is in position to
grant them with good grace. The
frank admission of her Imperial
Chancellor, at the very outset, that the
invasion of Belgium was a wrong to
which only military necessity impelled
her paves the way.
Ihere must have been some very
substantial diplomatic reason for this
clear approximation to statement of
terms for Belgium in a note otherwise
kept strictly general in it's character.
Whether so intended or not, It's inclusion
gives Germany reasonable opportunity
to continue the negotiations after a
fashion which would largely take the
sting out of the note. If the Guardians
guess that this part was deliberately
written by England is correct, inter-
sectlng complications, at least, would
follow the grasplng of that opportunity,
at remarkably low price to German
prestige,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
A WORD TO BOYS.

Our young friend, did you ever know
can you call to mind single case of
person, who having his own way to
make in the world spent his time on the
street or in any other form of idleness
or dissipation, to succeed in an eminent
degree in any enterprise? Look over
your list of friends and acquaintance
and note their course. Do you not find
upon examination that those who TODAY
are men of influence and honor, were
the youths who made the most of val
liable time, turning it to good account?
And, on the other hand, do you not find
that those who stood on the corners
with pipe or cigar in their mouth,
went from bad to worse, from worse
to ruin? Sadly must the answer be
made-ob, that it were not so-thev
have failed. Will you profit by the
experience of others? Go not that
way. Never be idle. Every moment
of your time is a golden one, use it
as such, i'm srove the mind, fix your
mind on some noble object; be men.
The call is for men; will you not be one
of that number who can say, Il am a
mani"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
BEGUN AT BOTTOM
Former Garrett COuntian FOrg-
ing Ahead In Railroad Work.

The following interesting article ap-
peared in a Norfolk (Va.) paper few
days ago and refers to a native Garrett
countian in the person of Mr.. b. W.
Browning, who was born and reared on
the John 7. Mitchell farm near Oak
land. Mr.. Browning is a nephew of
Messrs. Gilmor S. HamiIl and James
D. Hamill and also of Mrs. John T.
Mitchell and Mrs. Arthur Townshend
of Oakland:
In the promotion of B. w. Browning
terminal trainmaster for the Norfolk
& Western Railroad who will become
superintendent of terminals the first of
the wear, is found story of a struggle
up the ladder of success. TWentv-seven
years ago Mr.. Browning entered the
service of the Norfolk & Western. He
was messenger boy in one of the ward
offices at Roanoke. Since then he has
held many positions IN the operating
departments of the road, each of them
more important than its predecessor.
AS the new year dawns he will become
head of one of the most important de-
partments on the road.
Mr.. Browning was not a messenger
boy very long. His superiors were i'm
pressed by the interest he took in his
work-and in the work of men above
him. The first opening in the ward Of
flee made room for his initial promotion.
Later, he became clerk in the office,
then yardmaster, trainmaster and al
most everything else that had to do
with moving the trains and keeping the
line clear. When Norfolk was develop,
ed as terminal that needed the super
vision of a capable trainmaster, that
same boy who had skipped through the
haze of hundreds of cars in Roanoke
was placed in charge-a quarter century
older, but still with the determination
to climb that ladder he started upon
when he began to run messages for the
yardmaster.
MIR. Browning will assume par. of the
duties of b. M. Graham, another cold
timer" in the Norfolk & Western ser
nice, who has served in Norfolk since
1909 as general agent and superinten-
dent of terminals. Mr.. Graham has
been with the road for more than 25
years. Before he assumed the dual
duties of two important offices he was
general agent here. The local business
of the Norfolk & Western has grown to
such proportions that it is no longer con-
sidered possible to combine the two Of
fees under one head. Mr.. Graham will
be relieved of the duties of superinten-
dent of terminals in order to allow him
to devote more time to those of general
agent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
PEACE, GOOD OR BAD.

The address of warning to the nation
issued by group of distinguished
clergymen and laymen against action
in promotion of premature peace in
Europe which may bring a curse in
stead of blessing" emphasizes g
point that gives much concern to the
thoughtful everywhere. 1t reminds
that peace is the triumph of righteous
ness and not the mere sheathlng of the
sword" The truth of that cannot be
disputed Appreciation of the fact is
at the bottom of the demand for an
syowal Of the objects for which the
several belligerents are fighting and a
declaration of the terms upon which
righteous peace might be made. Doubt
that any righteous end is to be achieved
by the further prosecution of the war
prompts MANY sincere advocates of
world welfare to urge peace, believing
as much can be accomplished by nego-
tation as by weight of arms. Many
people are genuinely and frankly dis
trustful of all the powers at war.
The triumph Of one side, with the
severe punishment and breaking of the
power of the other, might not assure
to the world the security against future
wars that is the desire of all good
peoples. Such security is hardly to be
gained by triumph that would leave a
powerful group of natlous armed to the
teeth. gloating over victory, ready to
bully the rest of the world and. finally,
as reasonably might be expected,
quarreling among themselves. All the
virtues cannot reside in one association
of men or countries; the very attempt
to impose that associations views of
morality, however lofty, on the rest of
the world would lead to conflict. 1t is
important. then, that there be a full
@vowal of objects and Of means to the
end that the world may understand
them and give or Withhold approval as
its sober judgment dictates. Those
who would welcome peace in Europe on
almost any terms have this IN their
favor: That, If whatever peace is
made, by conquest or negotiation, does
not provide for justice all around and
thereby make for permanent peace, the
present war might as well stop. In
truce there might be hope of reason
coming to athe rescue of the world;
nothing can be expected of continued
hostilities.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
THE PEOPLES FORUM.
A System of Unjust Taxation in
Maryland.

To the Editor of The Republican.
Now that national elections are over,
it is time to commence study of our
State problems, to the end that we may
be prepared when the next legislature
shall meet to demand reform in several
different directions. 1t was remark
of Montesquieu, several centuries ago,
when democratic government was even
less understood than it is today, that
1.-THE tyranny of prince is not more
dangerous to the public welfare in an
autocratic government than is indif-
ference on the part of the citizens in a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
GERMANY AND THE BELGIAN TERMS

Germany, by all accounts, is taking
the allies answer as fiat refusal. In
somuch as she has repeatedly limited
that she was ready to announce her
terms if any real curiosity as to their
nature was evidenced, and insomuch as
the allies based their refusal chiefly on
the charge of insincerity and implied
that the charge could be removed ONLY
by the publication of specifications, it
may be doubted whether the jockeying
for diplomatic position is yet finished.
1t may be weeks before Germany
makes another move. But the more
ready we conceive her to forego the
claims of victor rather than to face
another year or two of war, the more
surely may we expect another wedge
to be taken up sooner or later.
A diplomatic difficulty by no means
slight, nevertheless, stands in her wav.
The allies note is in general SO posi-
tive, and she has been gwen so clearly
to understand the fruitlessness of anv
overtures that are not based on "resti-
tuition, reparation and guarantees. !"
that she must now choose resoluteIv
between show of Indifference and 4
show of weakness, either of them like
ly to injure the chance of early peace
on any terms she wohld be likely TO
accept. The more Indifferent she an
pears at first, the more significance
would be read into any later overtures
she might make, as disclosing desper-
ate internal conditions.
But there is one part of the allies
note that possibly deserves more at
tention from the diplomatic standpoint
than has been given it. The Manches-
ter Guardian, in most interesting an
alysls of the communication, reaches
the conclusion that the Belgium chap
ter was the only part written in Eng
land. The concluding paragraph reads
thus:
Belgium before the war asked for
nothing but to live in harmony with her
neighbors. Her King and her Govern
ment have but one aim-the re-estab-
lishment of peace and justice. But thew
only desire peace which would assure to
their country legitimate reparation.
guarantees and safeguards for the fu-
ture. 9H5
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04
The Million Dollar Doll.

The above win be the attraction at
The Maryland on next Thursday even
ing which comes to Oakland highly
recommended and with a troupe of
artists that cannot be excelled. The
specialties to be presented are well
worth the price of admission.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-04

Mrs. W. A. Sturgiss Is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hooking, at Meyersdale.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

A week filled to the overflowing
with social events and amateur plays,
MOI forgetting the appearance of Schu-
mann Heink, society has not had
moment the past seven days to con
template the coming events. Now that
the strenuous season is passed fash
ionable folk will direct their entire
attention to the coming of the Mime
apolis Symphony orchestra, which
will appear 1T the Columbia theater
on Friday evening, February 2. Be-
sides ching the greatest musical at
traction ever booked for Arizona, the
affair viii be notable in attracting a
representative gathering, not only
from Phoenix and the adjacent winter
resorts, Chandler and Ingleside, but
Eugene RedeWill who is responsible for
the attraction. has been requested to
make reservations for parties from
Prescott FIagstaff and Hayden. 1t is
understood that Governor and Mrs.
Thomas L. Campbell, who are patrons
of art and music. will be in the audi
ence and among others in attendance,
we'll be Judge and Mrs. Henry d.
Ross Senator and Mrs. Hugh Camp
bell, Senator and Mrs. II. B. Wilkin-
son. Judge and Mrs. Joseph H Kib-
hey, Judge and Mrs. c. F. Ainsworth.
Mr.. and Mrs Dwight B. Heard, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Talbot Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Macarthur, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
ii. Chalmers, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Frost,
DR.. and Mrs. Ancil Martin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. NJ. FennemOre. Mr. and Mrs.
Morris B. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs.
TOXIN G. Spangler of Mesa. Mr.. ann
Mrs. William E. DEITY, Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Gibbons Hulett DR.. and Mrs.
s D. futile and Mr.. and Mrs. L. E
Hewins
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

The vaudeville given by the Junior
Guild OF the Trinity Prof. Cathedral at
the Isis theater Friday evening was
the best amateur attraction. given in
Phoenix in many a day. Every men,
Der was clever One that was es-
pecially worthy of praise was the
dance act by Miss Gwendolyn Allen,
the lovely sister of equally lovely, Mrs.
Thomas f. Campbell. Miss Allen
danced with exquisite grace and was
repeatedly encored. Mrs Herbert
Burr Atha, jr., Miss Selma Goldberg
and Alexander Baker, who assisted
Lester Byron in a song and dance Il
Can Dance With Everybody. But Ny
Wife" were excellent while the skit,
The Wireless Widow was very
good indeed. and called for clever act
ing on the part of Mrs Alvin Summer,
Mrs. D. P. Payne, HarGold Baxter and
w. LLOYD Johnson. Several other
sketches. notably one in which Charlie
Chaplin featured a song by j. ]. Nc
Balm and reading completed the at
! tractiVe program
Mr. and MIS-. Joseph Melczer will
leave Wednesday for q ten days alb
sence in Los Angeles, where the Louis
Melczers will entertain with a large
house party in their honor
Ell Navarro club will entertain with
a dance at the Womans club on Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Homer King and Mrs. Stan
wood Murphy were the hosteSseS at
the Country Club tea Yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Daniel Francis made the
highest bridge score. Those there were
& Nrc Erun MrS Do
Harold Bennett. Mrs Paul Bennett,
Mrs Logan Elsie, Mrs. George Good
rich. Mrs. Andrew Miller, Mrs. NJ. E.
Meadows, Mrs. William Coleman Rog-
ers, Mrs. Webb Griffen and Miss Ellen
Conway.
w. S Goldsworthy of West ROose-
welt street gave luncheon of seven
covers Wednesday in honor of Mrs.
William Ceilings.
beck were the dinner guests Of DR..
and Mrs Fl. J. Jessop Thursday even
ing.
TIE Bachelors club will give its
i annual Valentine affair, the arrange
ments are already being planned al
though the event is still nearly a
mont distant. The dance will be one
of the most deliberately appointed OF
the year ard will be one of the most
brilliant affairs of the season.
Mrs Herbert Burr Atha left last
evening for a several weeks absence
on the coast.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Piston CKathryn
OSBORN returned Wednesday from
their honeymoon on the coast. They
are established at the jefferson.
=
Nj and Mrs. Charles Strong Wit
beck returned to their home on the
coast last evening after an enjoyable
+ fortnight in town.
3
A cordial greeting was extended
Charles c. Stanley on his arrival from
/ the coast last week and it was gen.
4 timely regretted that his stay in Phoe-
]
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21
Wednesday Evening


S:3C p. m.-Informal reception.
Masonic hall.
Thursday Morning, January 25, 1917
Mrs. II. A. Morgan, presiding.
9:30-InvOcation, Rev. Fred j.
Hart Singing-Star Spangled Banner,
by the audience; Minutes; Depart
ment reports.
10 ddress-"Universal Peace"
Mrs. Birmingham.
Il: G0-Traveling fund report.
II i5--Standing committee reports
Il 30-Department reports.
II: 0--Miscellaneous business.
f2:00-Recess- Convene 100 p. m
sharp.
Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. H. A. Morgan, presiding.
00-Music-selected.
1:Ge-Music-S Selected; Minutes.
115-Home Economics, Mrs. Edith
Salisbury.
2:O0-Report of council meeting; In
vitations Tor next state convention.
3.00-Delayed reports.
3:20-Resolutions
400 Unfinished business.
-Singing-"God Be With You
Till We Meet Again, by the audi
ence: Adjournment.
Thursday Evening
Banquet.
Musicale.
Lecture-"World Citizenship, Dr.
R B Won KleinSmid.
Under the auspices of the music de-
partment, Mrs. l.. d. Cameron, chair
man, Il delightful program will be
presented at the Woman's club Tues
day afternoon. Favorte local must
clans will appear including Mrs. E.
W. Flaccus of Pittsburg, Mrs. Chester
Dana Reed, Mrs. Katherine Golcher
Brownell, Frederick T. Doane, organ
list of the Methodist church, J. J. Nc
Balm, Hugh Wright and Dwight Deity.
Following is the program:
Vocal
Esblinkt der Tau .. Rubenstein
Shepherd, Thy Demeanor Vary.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Old English
To Messenger. Frank La Forge
Katherine Golcher Brownell
Piano
Avowal, OPP. 80, No O. Ed Schutt
La Moreno, Caprice EspagnoD
Op. 81 ................C haminade
Moonlight Wandering, OPP. 43,
NO. L. Schultz
Frederick T. Doane
Vocal
selected ..-............ ..........
j. j. McBain
Violin
No. Concerto, Adagio Rondo
....'....... --............... Rode
Mrs Chester Dana Reed
Vocal
Melisande in the Woods $50. Goetz
MarVls .....---...-.... CraXton
Mrs E. w. Flaccus
Vocal
Mattinata ........... Leon Carollo
For You Alone ...............
Hugh Wright
Cello
,iiiA - -'''' '''''''' ersoiesl
Spanish Dance ............Po Pepper
Dwight Deity
large delegation of Phoenix club
women will attend the annual meeting
of the state federation of clubs which
will meet in Globe this week The
program is replete with interesting
numbers for discussion and the host
ess city has prepared a series of de-
lightful social events in honor of the
visiting club women. Mrs. Z. ]. Gil
lette. vice president. will be chairman
Continued on page eight,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21
CLUB NOTES
:: Official Organ State Federation Of Clubs =:

The fifteenth annual convention of
the Arizona Federation of Woman's
clubs will meet in Globe Wednesday
and Thursday Of this week. The pro-
gram and the official call issued by
the president, Mrs. II. A. Morgan OF
Wilcox, follows:
Official Call
The fifteenth annual convention OF
the Arizona Federations of Women's
clubs VIII De held at Globe, January
"A and rs.
Mrs. W. V. Hamilton, Globe, Arizona.
is chairman of accommodation com
mittee.
Railroad Rates
Delegates and visitors must not
fail to get a certificate when buying
tickets, as they will not otherwise be
entitled or able to get the reduced
rate in returning.
A fare and a third will be given
providing fifty are IN attendance.
Resolutions must be presented the
first day and voted upon the next.
This is done in order to give proper
cOnsiderS tiCn to important questions
Resolutions must be in writing.
Delegates must register with ere
Dental committee before the opening
Of the annual meeting. See bylaw
No. s. Credeatial committee will be
at the Masonic hall, from "a m. until
3 for the registration of delegates.
Important
A council meeting Will be called at
eight a. m. Wednesday, at Masonic
hall.
Please be prompt. Presidents of
federated clubs, chairmen of state de-
aItmentS and standing committees
are eligible to attend,
Mrs. Samuel Sutherland will lead all
congregational singing. Mrs. Dayton
Ennes, accompanist.
Informal reception Wednesday even
ing, Masonic hall.
Banquet Thursday evening.
| Musicale-To close with lecture
World Citizenship" by Dr. Won Klein
Smid
A trip to Roosevelt Dam is sched-
uled for the morning of the 26th
| Federation program viii be forward
ed before the convention.
| We are assured by Globe that there
win he ample accommodation for every
one.
| MRS. II. A. MORGAN.
President
MRS. ]. w. SMITH,
Recording Secretary.
| "Wednesday Morning, January "a, 1917
S:0c-Council meeting.
9;3o-Call to order by the president.
| Mrs. II. A. Morgan; Invocation, Rev.
VIM. w. Schenk; Singing %
| by the audience; Welcome to the city
of Globe. Mayor q. ID. Marclay Music
selected; Address of welcome, Mrs
J. T. Brown. president Wednesday
! literary club; Response, Mrs. McDon-
aid Robinson.
| 10:i0-Report of credential commit
tee; Appointment of special commit
| tees; Reports of officers.
| 1l:25-Gleaninrs from Biennial, Mrs
Albert Robinson: Recess.-COnvene
100 p. n. sharp.
Wednesday Afternoon
First vice president Mrs Mcdonald
1 Robinson, presiding.
! l:00.-Minutes; Presidents message
and report Club reports; Fraternal
! greetings.
3:o0-"How May CLUBS be Helped
/ to Become More Efficient" Discus
| sion led by Mrs. Byron Cummings
Each speaker limited to three minutes
| 4: 00-Continuation of club reports
| 4:30-Dcpartment reports.
| 5:00-Standing committee reports
a.45-Announcemen
,: 50-Reception Of new clubs.
5:55-Reading of resolutions to be
| presented.
6s0O-Adjournment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. Charles Strong Witbeck who
was the inspiration for innumerable
events the past fortnight, was the
guest of honor at bridge given by
Mrs. Clay Parker Thursday afternoon.
Those there were Mrs. Witbeck, Mrs
Harold Baxter Mrs. Robert A. Craig,
Mrs. Ned Creighton, Mrs. Eugene
Redewill. Mrs. Arthur Luhrs, Mrs
George II. LutgerdinG, Mrs. Joseph
Melczer. Mrs. Harold C. Bennett, Mrs.
Fred Gregg, Miss Harriet Hurley and
Miss Selma Goldberg
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. William Ceilings of
Chicago will be the guests of honor at
a dance to be given at the Country
club tomorrow evening by the con-
tingent with whom the Ceilings have
been popular since their arrival from
the east.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Lescher were
bridge hosts last evening in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gray of Pasa-
dena. The affair was most informal
but was one of the most delightful
given in compliment to the much feted
visitors.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. j. f. Rowlands was a bridge
hostess of the week. entertaining three
tables on Thursday afternoon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. T. w. Pemberton, Mrs. Clay
Parker and Mrs. John Parks will en-
terrain with a dance Tuesday evening
at the Welch apartments.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. b. E. Marks, Mrs. A B. Nichols
and Miss May Noble.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Perry De
Mund will be dinner hosts Wednes-
day evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. Harry Gray was the guest of
honor at a bridge given yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Barry Goldwater.
This was one of the many charming
courtesies extended Mrs Gray. who,
with Mr.. Gray, is returning to Pasa-
dena this evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. A. s Hawley of 236 North
Second avenue contributed to the gay
ETY. of the week with a series of af-
fairs in honor OF her daughter Mrs.
Earl Hawley of Indiana. On Thursday
Mrs. Hawley presided over an inform
al tea being assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Raymond B2ttin. The guests on
this occasion numbered eighteen. Sat
lrday Il prettily appointed luncheon
was The event in honor of the visitor
covers being laid for twelve. Pink
carnations featured the decorative
scheme for both affairs.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mrs. Fred Woolsey and Mrs. George
Olney contributed to the weeks en-
joyment with luncheon at the Ari-
IONA club yesterday in honor of Miss
Frances Hahn of California. This was
the second of a series of delightful at
fairs to be given by Mrs. Woolsey and
Mrs. Olney. The color scheme on this
occasion was violet, violets forming
the centerpiece and featuring the place
cards and favors. Covers were ar
ranged for Miss Hahn, Mrs. George
Hahn, Mrs S. D. futile, Mrs. Louis
Sands, Mrs. John Porter of Chicago,
Mrs. Homer King. Mrs. C. B. Shuman,
Mrs. c. R. Bosche, Mrs. E. E. Pascoe.
Mrs. c. c. Hutchinson, Mrs Emil
CAM, Mrs. Hugh Campbell. Mrs. Will
liam L. Pinney and Mrs. N. d.
Sanders.
Mrs. Royal Lescher will give a tea
Friday afternoon in honor of her
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Meyers gave a
charminglv arranged dinner Friday
evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry IIirZberg, much feted eastern
visitors. Covers were laid for Mr. and
Mrs. H:rzberg Mr., and Mrs. A. b
Clark Mr.. ard Mrs. Leonard Wolf.
Fred Myers, Sidney Meyers and Arthur
Myers
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Van Leuwen gave
a delightful dinner dance Friday even
ing in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ceilings. The guests appeared in
'tacky costumes which created no
end of merrment. The guests were
!, gathered around one large table, deco
rated artistically in violets and DAFT
fodils. Covers were laid for thirty.