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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-16

could reach the trenches outlined by hundreds
of twinkling, flashing star-shells. red,
green others yellow or white. Blot out the sounds
and the uumlstakable odor, and it might have been
fireworks display at some summer amusement park.
But the sounds! Who can describe the sounds in
no-man's land, and it's envrons night. There is
the nasty. hollow rata tat tat of the machine gum
now far off and dull now sharp and staccato like a
snare-drum as it's hungry mouth sweeps in your d.
rection. Then series of echoes, hollow, sim
lister echoes, that you feel much hear. spent
bullet whistles past you. and dies away in the dis
lance; big gun booms down from afar; and 1T
all rises the intangible sound of men moving, living
things living, transports grooming up and med
ley of nameess noises that arise from nowhere. yet
everywhere in no mans-land. And all about you
is the smell of dank water of blackness that is all the
backer for the distant starshes of dead and living
things all bound together into odor that is the
property of no-man's -land-From new book
the war by Sergeant Pinkerton.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-16

inmates using the Query Column and desiring de-
tailed information invited the splendid ref
books library had The International
Text Books especially complete their information technical
subjects the Useful Literature Chemistry
Biography Science divisions library catalogue for diversified
subjects.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-16

E don't know what it is because we have
not been there, but "A Night In No Mans
Land"-could anyone who wants to imagine
what the sensation is ask more than he gets
in this brief, vivid picture?
Spread out before me as far as the eye
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-16
UNANSWERED QUERIES

will solutions the following
meantime all de-
string to contribute solutions are invited to doso.
O:-Pease inform S the origin of the Armenans
u. G.
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CHURCH NOTICE.
Services the Prison Chapel at nine clock every sun
dav morning. Protestant Catholic service
Sunday Rev. C. E. Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoran Chap
lanS.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
BRITISH TOMMY MEANS WELL
Remarks at Bayonet instruction Sound
Indelcate, However.

The irrepressibe British Tommy is
all the correspondents say about him
and then some. There are several of
them ut Fort Oglethorpe now instruct
Ing the regulars in the gentle art of the
bayonet. hand grenade, etc. One of
them, Sergeant Parkes, who. has been
talking "bayonet" to the men of the
Sixth infantry, has line of verbiage
that makes some of the attempts Of the
late II. o. Il. @. at horrible descriptions
mere child's play. With gun in hand.
executing the various movements be-
fore II group of 60 or 20 regulars, Ser
geant Parlies goes something like this
Long point, now. advancing! / get
number one in the CUTS and withdraw.
Don't forget to withdraw. We had
man who had the habit of tossing the
Boches over his shoulder, until one fine
morning he tossed one of the bloody
butchers into the colonel's breakfast.
Now, long point and get number two.
Advance! Turn at high port and get
number three!"
And so on through the lesson, with
plenty Of Tommeyesque descriptions
thrown In to fully illustrate the move
ments.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
SERVICES ON THE
BLACK HAWK CIRCUIT

Fer Sunday, Jan. Goth:
Black Hawk
Sunday sthocl 10 a. M; special
service 2:3O p. IN.
Russell GuIch-
Sunday school 10 a. m; preaching
IL a m.
Rev. George S. Parker will speak
ON the subject" Religious Response
hil,ty For the Guidance of the
Young" at the joint meeting of the
parents, teachers and officers Of the
Russell and Elack Hawk Sunday
schools Sunday afternoon at 2:3O.
in the Elack Hawk church. 1t is a
fine opportunity fer us to hear MI
Parker on this all Important subject
He has made a specially of Sunday
school work. There will be special
music. Everybody is welcome and
urged 70 be present.
After the address the officers and
teachers of bo.h s hoCls viii formu-
late suitable plan of competition
between the two s hocls. 1t has
been suggested that we start an
auto race. The afternoon service
will take the PLACE of the evening
service this week.
Have all the ladies' in Black Hawk
Joined the La6ies' Aid? They are
sewirg fer the Red Cross. now. We
don't want anyone in Gilpin county
% be called a Stacker
NORMAN E. LAMB.
Pastor
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
GERMAN POSES AS PILGRIM
Prisoner Recaptured in France Af.er
Two Weeks Liberty.

A young German newspaper man.
who made his escape from prison
camp In the south of France, has been
captured after two weeks liberty. He
was wearing n long black beard and
a long cloak like that worn by some Of
the French religious orders.
In his hand he carried French
prayer book. on the fly lenf of which
he had written in perfect French that
he was priest on pilgrimage to
Lourdes and that he had vowed to
make the journey on foot and without
speaking word. He then asked that
he be given bread to ent and water to
drink and lodging Mt night time. The
German had shown this soiled prayer
book everywhere along his way, and
the simple minded peasants believing
him to be a priest. had fed and shell
tered him without suspicion.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
DEATHS FROM RATTLESNAkE
BITES ARE VERY RARE

OF she poisonous snakes intfatit-
ling the United States, the rattle
snake Is perhaps the deadliest and
undoubtedly the best known There
are number CT varieties of this rep
tile. Although ratllesuakes are fcmnd
in all sections of ihe country, the
majority of them are in the arid and
semtar.d regions CT the Southwest
The common kind in Colorado is the
prairie rattlesnake.
Practically aid reople enjoying the
outdoors are mCGe or less afraid of
getting bitten by rattlesnake. And
yet considering ihe nmmber of these
reptiles, the member of casualties is
very small. In fact. death from snake
bite is extremely rare. There is no
comparison betwe en- lcsses in. this
country ard these in India, where
official figures report $4,000 deaths
annually. This difference lis NO doubt
largely due to she fact that here a
large portion of the population does
not evinoe a general incliration to
go bare-legged Through stretches of
serpentinfested territory. Adults bit
ten by the smaller varieties of
snakes have frequently recovered
without medical ASST stance. In recent
years, the majority of recorded fatal
tiles frcm rattlesnake bite have re-
suited from careless handling of cap
tive specimens. Colorado Agricul-
trral College.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
TIN DISKS DO DUTY
As COIN IN LONDON
Serve as Purchasing Medium and
Help Make Change in
Restaurants.

In many of the public eating estab-
lishments in London there has been
introduced system of token money
that is extremely interesting and sug-
gestive. Despite all efforts, the mints
and printing presses have difficulty in
turning out enough paper and metal
coins to supply the demand. The Eng
lish system of money is ut best cum
bersOme one. There is the ha'penny,
corresponding to the American cent |;
the penny, worth two cents; the three
penny and sixpenny silver pieces; the
shilling, two shillings and half a
crown or 60-cent piece; then there is
no other combination in general cir
culation until the ten-shilling note is
reached; after that the one-pound note,
approximately corresponding to a FIVE
dollar bill, and then the five-pound
note.
1t Is much as If America had nothing
between the half-dollar and $3.50
bill mo dollar bill, no two-dollar bill
and never anything like enough of the
$3.50 bills. The effort to do business
with pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters
and halves and five-dollar bills would
about parallel the English position.
There is never enough small silver to
take care comfortably of the serious
business Of making change.
So in some of the government Offices
eating establishments they have pro-
vided sort of imitation money-tin
disks, stamped to indicate the denomi.
nation. A munition-making girl buys
at the beginning of the week supply
of these sufficient to buy her
luncheons and teas for the week. They
are of no value except for this partic-
ular purpose and in these specific es-
Establishments. But they have proved n
great convenience, and the extension
of the scheme promises considerably
to relieve the pressure for small
money,
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
N. &. CHURCH

Services fer next Sunday:
10 a. m. Classmeeting. VIM. Aup.
er, leader.
IL a. m. Public worship. Sermon:
The Hcnest Doubter."
2.45 p. m. Sunday Sthccl. C. O.
Richards, supt. Mss Hazel SuIibley,
S. S. Pianist.
7 p. m. Sermon. "Sword Power or
Spirit Power Whioh?"
MISS Grace Rule, church organist.
cheir rehearsal Saturday evening.
II is strarge thirg that the peo-
rue most needing religious insruc.
ucn are least likely to seek Il. MANY
u one has never got 1t through his
noodle that he has responsibility
alehg This line. Too often he gets
sand In his eyes and cannct see
straight. The Ilace for sand is in
the character. The church hae al.
ways helIed to make men strong. II
cemenis them into strong urassail-
able structures. Wi hout the chrrt h
you cam crcy be a "PllBox" to be
kncci ed cver wi h one clout Of n
stronger.
Everybody cordially invited to at.
tend these services.
GEORGE S. PARKER. Minister.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

For the first time in the history of
the Catholic church blind man be-
came priest when Rev. Henry j.
Wessling, S. j., n former Bostonian,
was ordained in the Church of the In
maculate Conception in New York.
Reverend Father Wessling, although
blind, had little trouble in finding his
way about the sanctuary and his sense
of direction was remarkable. After the
ceremony the newly ordained priest
gave his first blessing in the sacristy
to his aged mother then to his three
brothers and three sisters and to u
large number of friends. Rev. Henry
]. Wessilng. S. j., graduated from Bos-
ton college in 1901, and soon after en-
tered the Jesuit novitiate, where he
became one of the most promising of
the young scholastics. 1t was not un-
til 1910 that he became blind by an
explosion while conducting Il chemical
experiment in Canisius college, Buffa-
10, N. Y. He never gave up hope of
becoming priest, however, and con-
tinued his studies. His case was
brought before Pope Benedict by Car
dinals O'Connell and Gibbons some
time ago, with the result that the pope
finally gave him dispensation about
a month ago, enabling him to receive
the office of priesthood.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Next week the State Metal Min.
ing association meets in Denver and
strenuous steps should be taken to
have the samplers and smeIters
put under the control Of the Public
Utilities Commission. At the last
session Of the legislature when this
step should have been taken, a
scheme was coneocted to appoint an
investigating committee to take tes-
timony from producers and smeIters
and report their findings at the next
session. The report has been pub
iished and ty reading It one would
infer that the smelters were SO phil
anthropie as to invest large sums
Of money for the benefit Of the met.
al producer without the hope Of fee
or reward, Notwithstanding the fact
that the smeiter's seni.annuaI re.
ports show millions Of dollars In
dividends.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Although we are in the midst of
great war and every loyal Ameri-
can should devote his time to the
winning of il, still we have those
among US that are persistent in put
ting forth favorite candida for the
next fall elections, regardless Of their
fitness for their country's good. Per-
haps before the time for nominations
arrives the end Of the war may be
In sight, and the people will nomin-
ate and elect to office those who
have proved themselves Of assistance
TO their country in its hour of need,
regardless Of party or personal fav-
oritism.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Routt county has enough coal to
supply every state west Of the Miss
issippi If it could only be marketed.
As the government has now assumed d
control of the railroads, let it ex-
pend a few millions in driving the
Moffat bore through the contine Mt a |
divide and these coal fields will sup
ply all the needs of the west.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

The coed and economic work that
James r. holland and Charles H..
leckenby are doing the state in
their respective offices, should not
be attributed to them as Democrats.
when capable men get into office
their natural inclir alton is to SO con-
duct public affairs as to serve all
alike regardless of party.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

1t is said that large islands have
recently been discovered in the Ar
tic ocean. Let the United States
take possession and prevent the
Kaiser from violating the Mon
roe Doctrine.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

II brother Barkhausen keeps up
his free advertising of Shafroth,
"Honest John" will never have to
leave Washington to stake and rider
his fences anew, as the Democrat is
making them SO strong that Texas
steer could not butt them down.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Every explosion or big fire that oc-
ours in the country, is laid to the
German propaganda. But It must not
be forgotten that America has her
native cranks that mediate upon
destruction as we'll as the German. =
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

If anyone has ever experienced the
bite of winsless suctorial parasite
they can fully realize the agony of
some Of the editors at the anticipat-
ed return Of some of our loyal rep
resentatives to Washington.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

We understand that wedding bells
will ring in town next week. AS
this is the beginning Of the mating
season the whole dove family Is COO
Ing.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Mrs. Jake Tasshor snpre ON the
Icy sidewalk Up Eureka street and
sprained her aniie. She will be laid
up for scme dne.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Charley CHAPLIN in "The Adven.
turer' win be the moving picture at
me erera house Wednesday, Jan.
Bird.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
AIRCRAFT HELP
FIGHT U.BoATS
Important Factor in Defeat oi
Submarine Drive.
Speed IS GREAT ADVANTAGE

seapIanes Battle Submarines, Detect
Mines and Rescue Seamen-co-op-
GRAFTON With Naval Vessels Robs
German Campaign Of Effectiveness
Stories Of Daily Fights Would
Mako Thrilling Epic.
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th,. 1918.

President Wilson In his last mes
sage made It plain that when peace
comes it will not bear the stamp,
"Made in Germany"
Gilpin observer., 1918-01-17

Read the war news in the Obser.
yer. II Is authentic.
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.iSSLOkenSgdrd'S
Recital PIedSeS

The first graduate recital OF the
Dakota Conservatory Of MuElc'B pre-
commencement series was given in
the stone auditorium Thursday even
ing by Miss Cora LsoxenHgard. plan
iat assisted hy her sister, Miss
Thea L. LsolZeusgard. soprano.
Miss Luixenaward proved herself an
accomplished pianist, her playing
being marked by q delightful clear
ness in touch which was especially
technique. She was not lacking in
gave such numbers as Schumann's
'aNoveletts" and MacDoweIlR POLO
naise", which were unusually pleas
ing TO the large audience. LISTS
18th Rhapsodie Hungroiss" was
given with much style and tempera-
ment and in gchumann'a ''Nocturne"
and MncDowell'B water Lily, the
player displayed a pleasing senti-
ment
The last number on the program.
The last number on the program,
two movements from Mendelssohn's
Concerto, was probably the most en-
joyed OF the entire program. Miss
Ruth GlaKier. of the conservatory,
was at the second piano.
In her choice OF vocal selections,
Miss Thea LolSensgard showed that
she has a soprano voice of delightful
quality and II was displayed to the
best advantage. The clearness Of
her tones were refreshing and her
Interpretation left nothing 70 be de-
sired.
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satory, chairman: Mrs. Il. r. Heisssr,
Mrs. A. c. shivsly, Miss Beth Hanson.
Mrs r. d. Henderson, Mrs. b. r.
Wasem. Mrs. J. q. Dillon.
DanamMTooMa--Mra 81. w, Campbell,
chairman; Mrs. Will Nichols. 1rs.
Earl Briggs, Mira. ChRs. Hoyt. Mr1 ID.
w. Humphrey. AIRS. Walter Reed, Mrs.
M a: LsmngweHs Mrs. MaEills MiBs
Tea serving-From 2:s0 to s:SO:
Mrs. George Eweetland, Mrs. III. h.
More, Mira ~. l. Feckler. $3.50 70 A:30s
Mre. g. b, Graham, Mrs. Bothne. Mrs.
II "a. Cleveland. 4:s0 TO s:B0: hrs.
Arthur 4 pTs,amsr' Mrs Dan Davis. Mrs.
Program - Mrs. Georrs weller,
chairman; Miss Clara Pollock.
Refreshments - Mrs. B. A Orr,
chairman: MRS Edwin Maryland, Mrs,
a. w. Cnpler, Mrs. viii Bristol, ana
Miss HREel smith,
Assisting Mrs CmvanauEh and Mrs.
Jardine In receiving win be the men,
berH Of the executive board, Mrs.
Bohn, Mrs. Thomson. Mira Weller, Mrs
Cushing and Miss Clara Pollock /;
members of the central committee,
Mrs. 3. A. Orr, Mrs. ]. p. Campbell
Mrs. p. w. satory; the nTembers or
the choral group, the membara Of the
Miss Florence Gormley, Mrs. George
Sweetland, Mrs. IT. NJ Cleveland. Miss
Bessie and Miss Ivy Conant, Mrs. II.
e. More and Mrs W. G. Brown, VINO
are not otherwise assisting; and Mrs.
g. III. Anheier, who Is the Oldest mem
Der, in point of service. OF the music
section,
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LONG OVERDUE sHlP RETURN
Briefly Told
HubbsITs Conss.-auvL

HubbeITa COfTsa--advk
shop Rt RicKsrs-Advt.
HerbHrs for noafery.-Advt
Have knight PrtE. CO. print iI-Aa.
HenJricIson's shoes for style
Advt
Can the Yellow Taxi Phone s1l.-'
Adv.
Nick Konen taxi Phone ga
Advt.
r. w. Keith. architect arrived in
FG 6E a Eh HsSdTgickson, Of Christine,
was q business visitor in Fargo
Thursday afternoon.
Charles a. Lyche, attorney Of Hat
ton, N. D., attended to professional
matters in Fargo Thursday -,
~ q. PettIbone and T. S. Pryce, both
OF Dawson were among the business
visitors in Fargo Thursday.
VIII deliver a great message Sunday
morning and evening at First Baptist
church. Be sure to cOme.-AdY,
Gas ranges connected and repaired
by o. #. Miller, the gas man sseoIu
hand gas ranges for SAFE h0hs
Thomas q. Hockridge, former chair
man Of the county commissioners ar
F-ivei in the city Thursday from hun
ter, to attend the meeting OF the
board. -
Announcement was made THIS
morning that the Rev. ]. @. Morrison,
81 Jamestown, will be the principal
speaker at the Glad Tidiugs mission
this evening at 1880 o'clock.
! Word has been received IN Fargo
that ole Sommervilles well known
Fargo carpenter, who serye1 as chleL
aargeant-at-arms during the 1917 SEES
sion OF the state legislature, mas ar
rived in France. Mr.. Sommerville en-
listed last summer.
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Splendid Program Planned
For War Benefit Saturday

Plans have been completed for the
war benefit concert and silver tea TO
ne gwen Saturday afternoon, April 20
At me home OF Mrs. j. r. CavanauEh,
lsse Third avenue south, by members
cd the music section OF the Fine Arts
Elnn. Ihe program Will consist OF
works that have been given by the
club during the winter, and Is Ia re-
spouse to requests that have been
made to the club members for a pub
dc program of this kind.
These who will take part are mem
5ers or the choral group, being Mes
danes p: r. Wright, director; Arthur
knopp, ]. 4. Jardine. Dolores Eta
a z. Benson, Walter Reed. B. Al orr.
Edwin Maryland, Miss MarRuerlte
Beard and Miss Frances Tiiiotson.
others are the Misses Hazel Smith,
Cara Pollock, Florence Gormley.
Bessie and Ivy Conant, Mechanics
George Weller #. M. Cleveland, M "A.
I@fhngwelL G. ii. Anheier, Harold
Thomson, j. r. Keithley, ]. O. Vincent.
=. w. Humphrey, f. v. Hutchinson
and s. Simonson.
The executive board consisting OF
ALrs. ]. A Jardine. Mrs. L. w. Bohn,
Mrs. w. n Cushing. Mrs Harold
Thomson. Mrs. George Weller and
Miss Clara Pollock is In charge OF
assisted by a group OF committees, In
GLIDING every member OF the club.
The committees follow:
Decorations-Mrs. ]. W. Campball,
chairman: Mrs. f. " Hutchinson,
Mrs. w. H. Horton. Mrs. J. e. Cava-
nauRh
Special Arrangements-Mrs. p. W.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-19
Y.MCA. Places
It's Facilities At
CaHofDrdtt Men

PHYSICAL ana military traintna
classes q ire FarEO xoung Meas
Christian aEs0clation have beer
opaned CO draft men O. Fargo ard
Cas- eeuntv WHO are included in tie
EeNE twn calls
Our UdvaEca Grlll.~ nay2 Iohn T#.
Aaamza general secretary. "a a letter
Which has been mailed Co each man.
win make yuur army start that
wUrh easter 60 stand the dEfHaaE
grind and Co execute orders.
TIE argF class - 90 meet mk
o'clncE this evening. There win ke
charge for tire service Zach man is
asked 20 bring a pair OF rubbeF-solHd
tennis shoes Or slippers.
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SOCIAL NOTES

Mrs. C. J. Nyo and Mrs. James 8,
Davis left today on a motor trip 20
White Rock. s. D.. where they win
spend q week as guests at the home
OF Mr.. and MRS. Martin Silness.
The second meeting Of the class in
elementary hygiene and home care
OF the sick will be held this evening
at the Y. w. G. A. The chapter for
discussion win be Causes and
Transmission Of Diseases. Mrs.
Angela Green BoIeyn is the instruc-
tor.
Mrs. L. w. Bohn. Ansonia apart
ments, has returned from a few days
visit with friends in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bohn plan TO leave sun
day evening for q visit Of several
weeks to Pacific coast cities.
Mrs. n. A. Prssslsr. stratford
is entertaining informal
~ q company of ladies at her home
this afternoon complimentary to Mrs
A. A. Comrie. who leaves Fargo the
frat Of the month TO make her home
in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Ben Rosenblum. Pioneer Life
win entertain at a family
dinner at $3.50 o'clock this evening IN
honor Of her brother. Isadore
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-19
HIGH Juniors TO
Dance Tonight

The last high school party Of the
season, with the exception Of the
Junior-senior banquet during COM
mencement week in June. will be
held I'm the knights Of Columbus hall
this evening. On account Of the war
the committee in charge Of the ar
ranRements has decided to have no
decorations and the party win be
very simple.
Malchow's orchestra will play the
dance program, beginning ut
o'clock and continuing until IL
o'clock. Superintendent and Mrs.
Arthur Deamer and Mrs. Hatton of
the high school faculty viii chaper-
on the young people. Frappe and
waters are to be served during the
evening and Miss Elizabeth Doyle
and Miss Vida Malchow wfll be in
charge OF the tables.
The committee in charge Is com
posed Of Leslie Ball, president OF the
junior class, Leonard BarteIl, ThelmR
Ellen Calendar and Doris
Mcintyre.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-19
German Ships
BOnbdrd the
Belgian Coast
% Assoelated PreEs.l

Amsterdam, April 1a.-German tor
pedo craft bombarded the coast be-
tween Dunkirk and Newport behind
the allied lines in Flanders yesterday
says an official statement
from Berlin today. The text reads:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-19

A tidal wave OF verse threatened 20
swamp the recruiting once o. tne
United States marine corps at EuwAAn
when Burt Gibbs % nowhere IN par
ticulAr entered the once and burst
cuts
NY country calls wish - fight
Pray tell me, sir. am in right
His auditors we're staggered. and
one drawer than the rest led the
poetic Gibbs, sttli chatterinEs into the
once OF the cfficer in charge Gibbs
Effected q lordly bow and swept his
hat to the foors
I've come to fEht 20 clear the Ess,
To make liz safe fer democracy.
This was followed with:
"Prithee. kind sir. I'm known 70 fame.
Think ami reflect. Gibbs is my name"
Burt Gibbs may gain poeticRl. but
never military fame. He was rejected
as physically UNIT