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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19

Washington, May 1s.-The en-
tente military cooperation arranged
to meet threats to the peace Of the
far east by German penetration. al
reported today from Paris is under
stood here es purely defensive
measure. In which participation for
the present will be confined to Japan
and China. Its primary purpose Ia
the safeguarding Of Manchuria with
possibilities Of its extension to 81
IBERIA.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
AMERICANS THIRD
IN MILEAGE HELD


Washington, May ls.-The Amer
lean expedItlonary force has become
such a military factor on the western
battlefront. members OF the senat,
military committee were advised to-
day at their weekly conference with
Secretary Baker and the war council
that they now rank third In the mile
age held.
The French hold the most mileage
the British rank second and the
Americans third. exceeding the mile
age held by the Belgians.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19

London. May 1s.--Ireland and
Irish affairs again have come to the
fore.
Discovery Of German plot involv-
Ing certain persons in Ireland wss
announced last night In Dublin BY the
issuance Of proclamation signed By
Edward Shortt. chief secretary for
Ireland. in the name Of the lord lisu-
tenant. viscount French.
The proclamation asserts that Brit
ish subjects resident in lrslsnd. hare
entered into reasonable, communiea-
tion with the. German enemy and
calls for drastic measures to put
down the movement.
Recruiting IL urged in order that
conscription may be avoided and that
the Irish may assist in putting down
the conspiracy.
A dispatch to the Times says .
large number Of persons already have
been arrested in Dublin and other
parts Of ireland.
The number Of Irish in cooperation
with the enemy is said to be vsry
small. There have been various ~
ports recently Of German activity IN
the Sim Fien ranks and there has
been no full explanation Of recent ar
rests. including that Of . man who
landed on the Irish coast from Ger
man submarine in collapsible boat.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
ALLEN EATON DEFEATED
FOR LANE REPRESENTATIVE

Eugene. May 1S.-Allen Eaton. re-
publican candidate for nomination
for representative from Lane county,
whose campaign caused so much dis
turbanse in Eugene. was defeated,
running last in a field Of FIVE. The
three candidates chosen are L. e.
Bean, David Graham and H. c. whee-
Ter
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19

London. May 1s.--Professor Ed
ward de avlera. president of the Sim
Fein. Arthur Grinith, founder of the
Sim Fein; countess Markievicz. Dr..
Dillon and William Grossrove. Sim
Feinn NJ. P. for Kilkenny. have been
arrested. according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Dublin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
ALLIED ARMIES
STAND BY Japan
Have Arranged for Military Coopcra.
tion In the Far East 20 Meet the
German Danger

Paris. May is.-Japan and China
have been informed by the allied gov
ernments that they have arranged for
entente military cooperation to meet
the dangers threatening the peace Of
the far east from German penetra-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
DIsBARRED ATTORNEY IN
NOT TO BE PROaECuTET

San Francisco. May is.-Charies
Garland. disbarred Portland attorney
who was arrested on n forgery charge
was freed. the California Wine CON-
pany refusing to prosecute.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER or
sISN FEM ARRESTED FOR
CONSPIRACY
DOCTOR DILLON IS INCLUDED
Number Of Irish Suspected Of Rela-
tons with the Enemy Believed
To Be Small

London. May 1s.-Documents OF
great importance in connection with
an Irish conspiracy have fallen into
the hands of the government through
the arrest by coast guards. Of a Ger.
man with certain evidence upon him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
GERMAN OPINIONS
DIFFER ON WAR END
Amsterdam. May 1S.-Chancefior
Won Hertling said today that he still
believed that peace is possible this
year

Berne. Switzerland. May 1s.-In q
speech before the wurtemberg diet.
Herr Hausmann. one Of the leaders
Of the progressive party. said that a
fifth winter Of war was now inevit-
able.
Germans must make up their
minds to face disappointment. he
said, instead Of obtaining the victory
hoped for during the summer.
Amsterdam. May 1S.-Ex-Cxar
Nicholas Romanoff is to be tried
secretly by a courtmartial. according
to a report in Berlin newspapers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-19
OFFENSIVE AWAITS
I'FAvORABlE WEATHER


Paris, May 1s.--The beginning Of
formidable offensive by the Ger
mans is believed to be awaiting only
favorable weather conditions. The
Germans hoped to achieve final sue
cess but the allies await the outcom
with greatest confidence.
Paris. May 1s.---German airplanes
attempted another bombardment OF
Paris today but were unsuccessful.
London, May ia British des-
troyer was sunk on Tuesday by q
German submarine.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

This man McAdoo down at Wash
ington sure has his hands full. now
that he is operating most Of the rail-
roads in the country, but he's going to
have still another job on his hands II
labor conditions on the Rock Port.
LAngdon and Northern don't adjust
themselves pretty shortly. Practically
all hands on this great trunk line
went on a strike Monday afternoon
including engineer, fireman, conduc-
tor and section boss. 1t is reported
that the assistant to the general man.
Gger even threw off the load on his
shoulders the other day and hied him
self TO the corn field, 1t Is but few
weeks since the whole shebang struck
for higher wages-and got them. Now
unsatisfactory labor conditions appear
20 have arisen and the men followed
suit by riAing In protest.-Atchison
County Mail
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
(No. $1,000
nlfhEn hVH EnfTnIIC ~

ORDER or PUBLICATION .
In the Buchanan County Circuit
Court, May Term, 1918.
MaryfJ Hathorn and Frank
Hathcrn, her husband. Plaintiffs
Vs.
William Uschner Theo Dischner.
Henry Dischncr. Ed. Dischner. Caro-
line Gardner ana Charles Gardner.
her husband ........... Defendants
state OF Missouri, County of Blu
.chanan, IS.
Now at this day came the plaintiffs
by their attorneys and it appearing to
the satisfaction Of the Circuit Court
that said defen lants William Disch-
ner, Theo. Dischner, Caroline Gardner
and Charles Gardner. her husband.
are non-resideuts of the State Of Mis-
souri,, and do not reside therein. il is
ordered that said nonresident defend
ANTS he notified by publication. as re-
quired by law, that said plaintiffs
have commenced their suit in this
Court AGAINST said defendants by pc
tttion and affidavit the object and
general nature Of which is TO procure
a decree of partition and order OF
sale of the Following des ribed real
estate situate. ling and being in the
county OF Buchanan and state of
Missouri, to wit: Two C2) acres off
the east end Of lot nine C9D in WASH
ington Heights, an Addition to the
City Of st. Joseph. Buchanan County,
Missouri, according to plat thereof
duly filed i'm the office of the Record
.er OF Deeds for said buchanan
County. Missouri; and also 70 procure
la decree adjujging the amount ex-
pended by plaintiff in the payment
.and satisfaction Of a paramount en-
Numhrance on said real estate and for
contribution from each of the defend
ants thereon; that unless the said
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

Notice Is hereby given that by virtue
OF an order OF the Probate Court OF
the County Of Buchanan, State Of Mis-
souri,, made on the 9rd day OF June
1913, at the June Term thereof. d.
reoting the undersigned AdministratoT
Of the estate OF Sarah Hollingsworth,
deceased, To sell the real estate be-
longing 70 the estate OF said sarah
HoilingswoFth, deceased, in said order
described. to-wit;
Lot 6eventeen (17), and the North
half (h) Of Lot Eighteen (ls). IN
Block Two (2), Original Town OF
Agency, Buchanan County, No.
I, Mary A, Williams, Public Admin
istrator, within and for the County OF
Buchanan, stats Of Missouri, In charge
OF the estate OF Sarah Hollingsw oFth
deceased, viii on Monday. the sth day
OF July, 1913, between the hours OF
ten o'clock In the forenoon and five
o'clock in the afternoon Of that day
at the east front door OF the Court
House, in the city Of st. Joseph, Mis-
souri, and during the session of the
Probate court bf said County OF Blu.
ohanan, sell at public sale TO the high
est bidder for cash, all the right, title
and interest OF tho estate OF sarah
Hollingsworth, deceased, In and to the
above described real estate.
MARY A. WILLIAM,
Public Administrator.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is h,reby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate Of
Jennie NJ Defends, deces sed, hace
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of buchanan Couu-
tv. 1l!-sourI, bearing date OF the 7th
day Of MGrch, 1915.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 70 me for allowance, within SIX
months from date Of said letters, or
they may 10 precluded from any BEN
eft Of such estate and If said claims
he not exhibited within one yeer from
the date oe the publication Of this no.
tiCe, they viii be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
Z. /. DEFONDS,
(Seal) Administrator.
Chas. 4. Redfearn, Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

II last by hand grenade explosion.
Before attending the first Plattsburg
cemp for officers training he was in
the employ of Edmonds G. Co.,
bankers. When the United States
entered the war he was among the
first to resign his business connec-
tion for the training camp, where he
was commissioned and sent to France
among the earliest.
A few days after General Pershing
had cabled the news of her sons
death, Mrs. Gareissen decided to go
to France and fled her application
with the Y. NJ. c. A. War Work
Council for canteen work. she kent
the fact from even her most inti-
mate friends, among them Provost
Marshal General Enoch n. Crowder.
until a few days before she left for
France.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
1T WAS 4 FAKE.

a farmer went to the nearest town
and purchased a music stool, taking
it home with him in his trap. In a
few days, however. he brought 1t back
and demanded the money paid, as the
stool was no good at all.
The shopkeeper exclaimed it and
said It was in perfect order, and that
It should not be thrown on his hands.
"Well," said the farmer. "I took it
home careful and 1 gave it a turn,
and every one OF the children gave II
turn, and never a tune could one
and all Of us screw out of it. 1t Is no
more music stool than the four-legged
washing stool the missus puts her tub
on"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate Of
Paul O. Gross, deceased. have been
granted 70 the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan Colnty,
Missouri, bearing date OF the 4th day
of March, 1913,
All persons having Claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 20 me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eflt Of such estate. and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this no
tlce. they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
CHRIS ]. GROSS,
Administrator.
charles A. Redfearn. Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

have worked to aid the men, Mrs.
Gareissen made the following ex-
planatory statement:
"Our sons belonged to a peace
loving age. They had to leave loved
ones, drop prospects Of careers, and
prepare for the most Internal war
the world has ever known. They have
done this without complaint, with a
determination to put forth the best
and highest within them. American
mothers, no matter how their hearts
may bleed, must rise to the leading
Of their sons. And if those idolized
sons fall, still they must rise, keep
ing ever before them their sons who
have gone up and up. In other
words, they must be worthy of be-
ing mothers of>the boys Of today"
Mrs. Gareissen's son, Lieutenant
Mccormick, was killed on January
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

Her only son slain in France while
serving as a lieutenant in the Amer
ican forces, Mrs. Mabel Fonda
Gareissen has left her home at No.
49C Riverside Drive, New York City
to be a Y. M. c. A. canteel worker
In service to the living, this Spartan
mother has chosen her substitute for
mourning. To make it more ap-
propriate, she is to serve the canteen
attached to the regiment o. her dead
son, Lieutenant Scott Mccormick,
for the colonel and other officers of
the unit Joined in a request that
the Y. M. c. A. detail her there upon
hearing Of her determination to
work in France.
Taking ner place with the mothers
Of France who, though bereaved,
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINIsTR ATRIN,s NoTICE

Notice IS hereby given that Letters
of Administration upon the estate OF
James II. Weaver, deceased, have
been granted TO the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date of the 22nd
day Jf April. 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them 10 mo for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any
benefit OF such estate; and IL said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
OF this notice, they will be forever
barred.
A true copy. Attest:
ORA WEAVER,
(SeaD Administrators.
Charles A. Pedfearn, Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice Is Hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, with Will annexed.
upon the estate OF August c. Perle-
Uerg, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned, by the Probate Court
Of Buchanan County, Missouri, bear
Ing date Of the 18th day OF March.
1918,
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be preciuded from any BEN
eft Of such estatsI and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A truo copy. Attest:
(Seal) ALBERT +. PERLEBERG,
Administrator with the VIII Annexed.
ChaA. A. Redfearn. Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

Before you cuss all Germans indis-
eriminately count the German names
in the daily American casualty list and
remsmbsr that these men practically
all belonged 10 the regular army, says
the Paris Mercury Good German
blood, as red as ever flowed, has been
spilled fighting Prussian despotism
Any man, OF whatever tribe or kin
who fights In the uniform OF this Re-
public, looks good to the Mercury
LAft your hat 20 German mothers and
fathers whose sons lie dead beside
other American boys in France
raTkio Avalanche.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice !s hereby given that Letters
upon the estate Of William 7. Vaughn,
deceased, have been granted to The
unders gneu, by the Probate Court Of
buchanan County Missouri, bearing
date NJ the 2lst day Of March, 1915.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 20 exhibit
them TO me for allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may De preciuded from any BEN
eft Of such estate and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this
notice. they will be forever barred.
A truo copy Attest:
E. L. FOUTCH,
(Seal) Administrator.
Chas- A. Redfearn, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTER NTOR,S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate of
sadie knuth, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, earring date o. the 18th day
of April, 1918.
Al persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be prerluded from any bene-
fit of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
III" date of the publication OF this
uotic'. they will be forever barred.
\ true copy. Attest:
JOHN ENUTH,
tSeaD Administrator.
ChaS A. Rcdfoarn, Clerk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
EXBCUTOR's NOTICE

Testamentary upon the estate OF
Cornelia NJ. Massey, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
tho Probate Court OF Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri. bearing date of the 2Srd
day Of April, 1913.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precllded from any
benefit OF such estate; and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
OF this notice, they will be forever
barred.
A true copy. Attest:
W. A. PINER,
(Seal) Executor.
Charles A. Redfearn, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
1T WAS MURDEROUS.

A Frenchman was waiting at q
railroad station in Ireland when a
couple of natives sat down beside
him. Said one: sure, Pat, it's down
TO Kilmary I've been. and I'm on me
way back 70 Fitzpatrick"
"Ye don't say So" said the other
"It's mesself that's Just after being
down to Kilkenny. and stop here a
bit before l go to Kilmore."
"What assassins!" exclaimed the
Frenchman. would that were
safely back in Francel"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06

Pursuant TO an order OF the County
Court of Buchanan ani Clinton Coun-
ties, Missouri, TO me directed. sealed
proposals will be received for the fol-
lowing work, in the County Court
Room. at the Court House, St. Joseph,
Missouri, at 1900: O'Clock A. NJ. sat
urday. July 6, 1918:
No. $50. Con. Culvert on Clinton
Buchanan County Line at Elliotts, Sec.
IS, Twp. 5j, II. 80.
Specifications win he on file in the
County Clerks and Highway En-
gineer's OFFICES at Plattsburg, Mo,
and St Joseph, Mo.
As a guarantee OF making Of aC-
cepted bond and contract as required
by law, bids ON above work must be
ac omlguipd hy checks to the follow
Ing amount: 10000.
Surety bonds only will be accepted.
The right to reject any ana all bids
is reserved.
RAY L. CARGITI,
Co. Surveyor & EX-ofiicio Highway
Engineer.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
IlXECTT0R,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary, with viii annexed, up
on the estate Of Benjamin w Trunk,
deceased. have been granted TO the
undersigned. BY the Probate Court Of
buchanan County, Missouri, bearing
date Of the 18th day os May 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters or
they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and If said
-laIms be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
of this notice, they will be forever
barred.
A true copy. Attest:
AUGUST G. TRUNK.
CSeaD Executor.
Chas. a. Redfearn. Clerk OF Probate
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
EXECTTOR,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testamentary, upon the estate of
Margaret ], West, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date OF the 18th de.y
OF April, 1918.
All persons having claims against
eaid estate are required TO exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precludsd from any beue-
tit OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest.
HOMER II. WEST,
(SeaD Executor.
A. B. Duncan. Judge.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration upon the estate Of
Saml II. House, deceased, have been
granted TO the undersigned, By the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the nth day
Of May, 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such estate: and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date OF the publication
Of this notice. they will be forever
barred,
A copy. Attest
LINDA HOUSE,
(Seal) Administrative.
A. B. Duncan. Judge.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADNuNIsTEATRJy,s NOTICE

Notice Is tereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate OF
Harvey f. Modeland, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan
County, Missouri. bearing date Of the
Eth day Of May. 1913.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
TT OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this no.
tice, they will be forever barred.
A copy. Attest.
FAY MODEIAND,
(Seal) Administrative.
A, B. Duncan, Judge.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTER AToR,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration upon the estate of
Marie Louisa Garner. deceased, have
been granted 70 the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri. bearing date OF the
2Srd day OF April, 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
there to me for allowance within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
fit OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
A true copy. Attest;
(Seal) EARL p. NICHOLS,
Administrator.
Charles A. Redfearn, Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
A DISTINGUISHING MARK.

This check is doubtless all right"
said the bank cashier. politely. but
have you anything about you that
would serve to identify your"
II have a mole on my left elbow"
faltered the pretty girl.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NOTICE 70 hereby gIven that Letters
Testamentary upon the estate Of
David Atkinson, deceased, have been
granted 70 tho undersigned, By the
Probate Court OF buchanan County,
day Of May, 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within SIX
months from date Of said letters. or
they may be precludsd from any
benefit OF such estate; and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date OF the publioation
OF this notice, they will be forever
barred.
sARAH ]. ATKINSON
NARY u, pOUGHERTY
4 true copy, Attest
(Ssal)
Chas. A. Rsdfoarn. Clerk Of Probats.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-07-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given to all cred
itors and others interested in the es-
tate Of Caroline Stepps, deceased, that
!, Fred T. Poolman, Administrator Of
said estate, intend TO make Final set
tlemeut thereof at the next term Of
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
", state OF Missouri, TO be held at thu
court house in 81. Joseph, Mo-, on tbs
first Monday Of June, 1918.
FRED F. POOI,NIAN.
Administrator