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The diamond drill., 1918-03-23

'ira " Wall ahose serious op
esatan was noted In those oolumu
last wesk. Is recovering nicely. sni
her friends expect her TO he sbou.
ssain in q comparatively short time
The diamond drill., 1918-03-23

Miss Cecilia Berg and Earl Pom
chaud were united In marriage at the
Methodist parsonage last Monday
evening. Rev. w. II. Coombe officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Johnson we're
the attendant witnesses.
The diamond drill., 1918-03-23
Supervisors All Good Men.

Il was a foregoue conclusion that
J T. Udd would be a candidate for
pep4spr II tic charter was ratified
e has been supervisor from the Sec
oud Ward for number OF years and
bal the nomination unopposed for
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tContiusod on Page Five.b
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tContinued or Page Flve.I
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
THE EUROPEAN v AR
More Activity on West Front
Russia Surrendered
We Are 1t

Desultory assaults along the
west front in France have grown
to the size of skirmishes and in
each attack the Americans have
given good account of themsel-
yes and suffered little loss.
Russia has surrendered to
Germany and legations are leav-
ing Petrograd but German ar
mics are advancing on the capt.
tol. The disadvantage to the
Allies occasioned by Russia can
not be estimated.
U boats have been sinking
merchant ships. though not so
numerously. Airplane fighting
is the order of the dayand night.
Italy has done nothing of mo-
ment for the week, nor does it
appear that the Austro- Hun army
in Italy has accomplished much.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Red Cross

A word with the ladies of the
A. r. G. chapter.
We have need of serious coun-
sci right now because the units
of our workroom are falling be-
low standard in the matter of
chapter production. You have
the same pride as | in this mat
ter, hence / am asking you to
consider carefully the facts rela-
tive to this work and let me
have the result of your consider
alton.
The work of the sewing units
lags far behind the standard (40
garments a'week) set for chap
ter production. Is this due to
the fact that no determined
persistent effort has been made
to enlist larger groups of women
in this work? Our work room
is usually open six days each
week. On the four days, Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday that the units for sewing
on hospital garments are due, we
have fallen from eight to ten to
as low as two, never over five.
"Are we slipping?" Our work
room is always comfortably
heated, and can be well lighted
at any time. To be up to stand
ard we must turn out 200 articles
a month. Our surgical dressing
units are quite busy all the time
| 6 days a week. Can't we gar
ment makers keep pace with
them? VIII each woman ask
herself why conditions are such
and help solve the problem of
non-attendance and suggest
ways and means to interest the
members in this much needed
work.
Our chapter should feel com.
plimented since Miss Burlingame
division inspector of garments,
has written a request that she
be permitted to hold some of our
garments for samples.
Mrs. w. E. Williams,
Director of Women's Work.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Nesley-Horak

Two of Mendons popular young
people were married at the home
of the brides parents near Men
don Wednesday evening. John
Nesley, only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Nesley of Mendon and Miss
Grace Horak daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Horak, John IL and
Grace 16 acted as sensible as
they possibly could had they
been 40 for they knew each 9TH
er well and each suited the 9TH
er for a life partner and their
union is the start in life which
is necessary to worthy accom-
plishments. Rev. Whitehouse
officiated on the occasion and
the most deserving young cou-
pie have the best wishes of a
host Of friends for their pros
perity and happiness, the Cour-
ier joining with the greatest
pleasure.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
SWIFT WAR WORK
Factories Meet Demands Depart
ment. AirpIanes Rushed TO
Front. Railroads Active

The shaking up of some of the
departments of war has resulted
in good if increased activity in
many particulars is any indica-
ton. Ship building yards are
getting move on themselves in
other ways than grating and
gun factories are turning out
badly needed weapons in a way
to lead us to believe that they
know we are at war and must
have something to shoot with.
The grab Of contractors for war
vessels at Hog Island should put
the grabbers In irons if not in
the ground and there are many
others suspected of going some
in getting there when it comes
to rake off opportunities.
Fatalities among our new air
men are numerous but to be ex-
pected. Diseases among soldiers
have not been abated but check
ed considerably.
Storms at sea are making
ocean travel more dangerous but
the rushing of troops and sup
plies to the front will not be less
ened. Railroads ap 7ear to be
improving in respect of moving
trains but the service is not yet
what it should be if Hoover is
right.
All foodstuffs and feed are
rising in price and yet there
should be no alarm about suffi-
cheney of the supply for America.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01

Miss Nellie Rice shopped in
Salisbury this week.
AL Wilks and Jarve Bennett
shipped a load of mules to St.
Louis Wednesday.
C. D. Hunt has been unable as
yet to get a car to ship his house
hold stuff to Iowa.
George N. Elliott bot the old
homestead north of the school
house from his sisters Misses
Emma and Mamie this week and
win have the fine premises re-
modelled and ocsupy il as soon IS
it can be put in shape.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01

The Red Cross will give a pie
supper at Indian Grove on Tues
day March 5th.
w. F. Priebe, head of the
poultry, egg and cold storage
divisian of the Federal Food ad.
ministration is said to own the
poultry house of >Stamper and
Co., of Moberly and still in the
employ of Swift & Co., at the
salary of $275 90 a month. II
Hoover is employing such men,
and it appears that there are
many such on his staff, Hoover
is in line for bouncing if he does
not can all of them quickly, or
gas them.
Thursday evening of last week
Hughes Bros. closed a deal for
the Sigloch drug and jewelry
store and took possession at once.
The store has been managed since
the demise of Mr.. Sigloch by
Lawrence and Miss Katherine
Sigloch. Latimer Hughes is a
registered pharmacist and one
of our most popular young men
and q business man of splendid
ability.and Dewey is'a hustler
and they will give to the trade
efficient and honest service. We
wish the entsrprising young
men the SUCCESS they deserve.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Triplett

Mrs. VIM. Biggs is visiting
relatives near Prairie Chapel.
Mrs. A. Wood and daughter,
Miss Thelma were Brunswick
visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Mcdonald
have returned home from a
short visit at Centralia.
Mrs. Geo. Elliott of Kansas
City has been a recent guest at
the home of F. M. Elliott.
Miss Nellie Brown a student
at the State University visited
homefolks the latter part of the
week.
y Mrs. G. F. Mcpherson of Sib-
ley is visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Guillod.
Miss Grace Shewalter has re-
turned home from a visit with
sister, Mrs. VIM. Thompson of
st. Louis.
Miss Florence Guillod who
teaches near Indian Grove spent
Saturday and Sunday with
homefolks.
Charlie O'Connell and wife of
Lee Summit spent the latter
part of the week at the home OF
Taos. 0'Gonnell.
Mrs. Vic Stoner of Sumner
visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. O'Connell the latter
part of the week.
Mrs. Ora Hamilton and daugh-
ter Miss Edith of Brunswick
visited at the home of F. K.
Shewalter Sunday.
Mrs. w. D. Peterson and
daughter, Margaret Katherine
of Brunswick visited relatives
here the first of the week.
Robert Sexton was taken to
Kansas City Sunday where he
underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis. He is reported doing
nicely.
r. A. Williams. a sailor, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Williams
of Keytesville visited at the
home of Boyd Williams the first
of the week. He expects to sail
for France soon.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Walter Pat Thrash.

1t was not expected so soon, the
death of one of the most familiar
figures in town, If not in the coun-
ty, but Pat Thrash suffered a
hemorrhage of the bowels last
Saturday and his physician had
little hope of his rallying per-
manently, tho even after the sec
ond hemorrhage he survived much
longer than could possibly have
been expected. Tuesday morning
coma rendered him oblivious to
all surroundings and he remained
unconscious until death at ten
o'clock Wednesday night.
Walter Pat Thrash was born on
the old farm east Of town on the
Charlton river March 10, 1866, and
spent the early part of his life on
, the farm. Practically all of his
life was spent in this city and vi
cinity and there was no jollier nor
wittier character known here.
Had Pat Thrash given his talents
to higher aims he would have
made name worthy of associa-
ton with Mark Twain, Artemus
Ward or Bill Nye. He was born
wit, saw. the humorous side of life,
big hearted, among the most char
table. and as devoted to family
and friends as any man can con-
sistently boast.
Early in life he was and re.
manned a lover Of horses and had
some reputation as a handler Of
good stock. and at no time was
he backward about backing his
favorite, and the natural charac.
teristic clung to him to the end.
His convictions on the subject of
personal liberty carried him be-
yond the line drawn by those he
regarded as prudes or cranks,
and he evaded their directions
whenever they interfered with his
determination, yet, his jolly COM
raderie and intuitive understand
ing Of human nature procured i'm
munity not enjoyed by more than
few.
Pat Thrash was married Oct.
13. 1897, to Miss Ella Williams.
and one son, Richard, and one
daughter, Elizabeth. resulted
from the union, and survive with
their mother and his brothers, G.
p. and L. B., and sisters, Mrs.
Sally Carroll, Mrs. Stella Ryan
ami Mrs. Anna E. Rice, and aunts.
Mrs. Mary Perkins and Mrs. Mar
tha Griffin also survive.
Funeral services win be held at
the family residence this after
noon at 2 80, Rev. r. 7. Mathews
officiating.
TO the family we extend our
deep sympathy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
High School Notes

The Seniors are practicing
their play again.
William Ruddy was absent
from school Monday.
The physic class made a tele-
graph line Tuesday.
Miss Helen Thrash was ab-
sent from school Tuesday.
Mary Herring visited with
Elizabeth Agee Monday night.
The Methodist Epworth League
gave their play Wednesday night
The Caesar classes and Agri-
culture class had quizes Monday.
Edna Allega remained in town
Monday night with Gertrude
Harms.
Donna Byerly and Turner
White were elected paper gath
ers Tuesday.
Orville Coy. a former K. H. S.
graduate, now in the navy is at
home on furlough.
Miss Ruth Martin taught the
7th and 9Th grades the first of
the week for Miss 10.
We are glad to see Bertha
Phillips back in school again
having tussled with the small
pox.
There are not very many stu
dents-or teachers either that
enjoy going to school on Satur-
day.
About ten K. H. S. students
expect to take Teachers Examin-
ations in Brunswick, March 1st
and End.
The Junior English class are
now readir G Stevensons. AN
Inland Voyage and Travels with
a Donkey.
Rev. Mathews made a very
interesting and helpful talk Fri
day at assembly before the stu
dent body.
The girls that worked in the
Junior and Senior unit made
five packages of surgical dress
ings Monday.
Bertha Cuddy and Bula Ben
nett, both former K. H. S.
students visited in High School
Saturday.
Elizabeth Agee and Gertrude
Harms taught the first room
Saturday during the absence of
their teacher.
On Saturday we were dismiss
sed at las at noon and school
took up at 1910. That put us
out early in the afternoon.
The Camp Fire Girls are sell
ing Smileage Books. Anyone
who would like one see some
member of the camp, and they
can supply you with the book.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Cryus Sawyer Scott
Contributed


by Rev. G. E. Kennedy of Kan
sas City. Mo-. who is an old
friend of the family. The inn
mediate cause of death was an
acute attack of pneumonia. Mr..
Scott was born March 10th, 1843
at Bucyrus. Ohio. March 2lst,
1882 he was married to Miss
Rilla Virginia Elliott of Keytes-
vile, Mo. OF this union three
children were born. The last
born, Cyrus. died in infancy.
Chauncey Elliott and Thomas
Martin together with the devot-
ed mother remain to mourn the
temporary separation. Mrs. w.
D. Vaughan, a devoted sister of
Mr.. Scott, is the only remaining
member of his fathers family.
Cy Scott was a merchant for
many years at this city and en-
joyed the highest confidence of
all. From here he went to Mar
celine and after a time in bust
ness there, he went to Kansas
City where he has lived for the
past 18 years.
Mr.. Scott was converted in
1885, during the pastorate of
Bro. Keltner, in a meeting in
which he was assisted by Rev.
A. P. Pierson, in the Keytes-
vile Baptist church. He was a
sincere Christian man, who en-
joyed the respect and confidence
of all who knew him. His quiet
dignity. and charity for all those
about him gave him a large
place in the sympathy of his
many friends.
Few men, who have lived
seventy five years. have sue
ceeded in living SO nearly with.
out giving offense to their fellow
men. His constant considera-
tion for the feelings of others,
and his constant .Christlike life
gave him a large place in the
confidence and sympathy of all
who had the pleasure of know
ing him. He was a lover of
his home, to which he was de-
voted, and in which he very
largely found his pleasures. The
ties of love and sympathy were
well developed in this congenial
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and their
boys have always enjoyed high
esteem and confidence, not only
of their Christian friends, but
of the world at large. The i'm
mediate family and relatives
have every comfort from Gods
blessed promises to comfort and
sustain their hearts at this time,
and can look away by faith to
that blessed home in heaven.
which Jesus has gone to prepare
for those who have taken refuge
In his precious blood.
William WeIch of Pee Dee is
confined with inflamatory rheu-
matism.
Mule crazy IS the only way to
express the ideas of some who
won't sell at present prices.
Uncle Giles Rice is on the sick
list as also little Charlie Edison
of the same neighhorhood.
r. A. Williams of the navy is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Williams and other rela-
tives.
Hodges Ewing left for Slater
Wednesday morning for a visit
to friends but trains being late,
he returned the same day from
a nearer point.
The Attebery Bros. sale was
sure enough good one. Auc-
tioneer Houston was at his best,
good stuff for sale and buyers
willing to pay what farm stuff is
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01
Farm Bureau Notes
By Sam Jordan
Dangerous to Flirt with Federal
Law.

reference to the right or wrong
of some of the rules of the Food
administration. With every one
of US food saving and obeying
these rules should not be a mat
ter of law at all. 1t should be
purely a matter of loyal Ameri-
can citizenship. And speaking
for myself, I believe that a per-
son who will not do his part in
our country's call does not have
the loyal red blood that true
American citizenship should
have. Our Government has
asked US to do certain things
and we are under obligations to
do them just,as much as the boy
who has taken his life in his
hands and goes into the trenches,
is expected to do his duty. 1t is
for these, our young men who
are making the greatest sacrifice
that is possible, that our Gov
ernment is asking you and / to
protect and at least treat them
squarely. If we fail to do our
part on the firing line at home
we are ten thousand times the
Stacker of the young man who
did not want to go int, the
trenches.
At this time food boarding is
a crime punishable by a fine of
not to exceed $5000.00 and two
years in a Federal prison. The
food products that every person
has boarded can also be confis-
Gated to the amount above what
the law permits. The buying is
just as much of a crime as the
selling, when it is done in eva
sion. of law and contrary to the
law. Ignorance of the law will
not excuse any one and no spec
ial notice is required advising US
of our duties other than that
which comes through the press.
Find out what your business is
and take no chances with the
Federal Law.
Live Stock Breeders Association
Organized.
We look upon this movement
as one of the most important
that can possibly be lnaugurated
in the county. There was a
very good. attendance at the
meeting Saturday but I by no
means anything like all the peo-
pie who are breeding pure bred
live stock in the county. The
organization was made perma-
nent by electing L. C. Riddell of
Rothvllle, President, V. E. Law
renee of Salisbury, Vice Presi-
dent, Charlessteiman of Dalton
Secretary. and ]. o. Richardson
of Keytesville, Treasurer, and
S. M. Jordan, Corresponding
Secretary. A committee was
appointed consisting of Judge
Fred Lamb, Roy w. Rucker and
S. M. Jordan to draft Constitu-
tion and Bylaws. to be report
ed at the next meeting.
1t is earnestly desired to have
every breeder of pure bred live
stock in the county become a
member. In a very short time
we expect to get up beautiful
piece of advertising containing
the name of everySmember to-
gether with the kind of live
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01

We are having some beautiful
at present.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1918-03-01

Look at Your Label. That will tell
you as plain as blue mark. 1t is
easy for you to keep ahead and hard
on us if you stay behind. We will
persist in calling attention of delin-
quents for subscriptions
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Rulrars Retreat In Disorder.

LDNLON. Sept. 2i.-Thc allies arc
advancing on a front twenty miles IN
Macedonia, close on The heels. Of the
first and SECOND Bulgarian armicE which
ARE rctrcatiES in disorder. The Serbians.
according IN news received in London
lDduy arr within seven miles of PrllGp
Oh the southeast. while thr British. alter
the capture III ,ht town n1 Dorian,
are advancing 10 tho north, passing
hnrnChlulnr, on the east side Of tile
lake.
Strong bodies of SGrbi;uis have cStaD-
lisicd thcrnsc elves on the eastern bank
OF The Eardnr, hrtwcc iH:nirkapu paSs
ANA krivnak. and are covering the pass
arr Of tho main body OF tho SrrhianS-
Cavalry meanwhile are feeling their way
across the plan toward Lipa and Kali
yam.
The Serhians have achieved notable
success In thr rnptur" of the formioaple
JJreuska rua.sit 4 great natural drtensr
In E,rilrn. The Italians nave capture''
another important height IN the Mon
a.tir frnnt. known ~ Li"bshtr. giving
them observation over Sclccha plain 10
the i-srna river.
ifrck and French troops operating on
tho British left hay" reached Gurihchc''
II few miles west Of the N@rdar.
Thus far h:twcen 1000 and l!.ou'
prisoners and 40 guns nave Dec"
counted.
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RrltiSh ReportE.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
1ST,ASt.E. Sept. "+.-lo y. NJ ne
lighting for the vital positions which
have Jn:rnticd the main HinaehourE
line cas-: Of Epchy and RnnssoF con-
,inp,d Yesterday and last night. NO
r,.rk.d change in the situation resulted
hut III. advantage lay with III" britiSh.
LONDON. Sept. 24.-British forces
are messing In On ST. Quentin alrcc''F
from tho west. tnday's report from
L-;,,I Marshal ltaig shows. He reports
fighting taking place to tho BRUSH an
.,,t,cr and announces progress by me
tracking forces in tho region east OF
Trr.r1and
~, ,h. front to Tho west Of Cambria
in tho region OF MnuvreS. the hril'sh
uositinnS have been improved.
In tho ArrAs-Lcns sectors IN" I''F
mans tried to. drive III" ETltiSh ITO"
the new positions tho latter had WON
southeast Of Cavrellc. Tile enemy was
completely rcpuised The britiSh hrln
the line intact
In FLANDERS british troops succeeded
In pushing forward and occupying
nnrtion OF tho old British front line
rnutbrast ut voor,nezccle below Ypres.
LONpi%. sept 2t.-Brtsh cavalry.
,ru.hinp nm the Mediterranean coast nf
PALESTINE, have occupied lIaifa and
Acre. /. is officially announced today.
East Of tn" Jordan the Turks arc
withdrawing toward Amman. on the
u1dj.s railway Australian. New Yea
land. jewish and other troops are nur-
suing the enemy and have reached t's-
Salt, fit,rrn miles northwest of Amman.
The total number Of Turks taken prls-
oner will exceed largely tho "5.Ron NJ
ready reported. the official statement
announced
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...o,,.,,,. Aen,eveme emit .

LONDON. Sept. 24.-'rhc London
ncwspap.,-s this morning comment on
thc balkan advance as an ASTONISHING
n,,;,ynn.n, and a more surprising one
than General Allenhy's operation IN raL-
estinc. ,,.,,-
The bulgarian front had proved 'lSeit
innncnctrublc 81 often that the hrst nc"f
NJ thc attack week ago aroused no
ru-.r expectations. The Typographical
diliicultics hail been so often repeated
plannei-mountnin ranges t"isnhs anu
doubling no on each other in the WIG
ru, fashion; the lack nf roads ara th'
nxie,cncc Of innumcrahle deep raVines-
,hn, the people here had come to reslI 5
tn possibilities Of this rom mn, M 49,
INV in view Of the happenings OF thc
MAST few days and the immense losses
,h,, n,,l.-ars already have suffered inc
commentators anticipate further dig
successes Ivy the allies.
r-,,, vhnlr line il: in rapid movement
nm a front of 4 hundred miles, says me
Daily telegraph.
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FREE NATIONS
(Conttnucd Prom Page one.)

to thc. house and 4 day H""n VIII h SCI
aside, for their formal acceptance.
bnssaG"r .1uss"rnnd told thr sem
rts. 'ha IN planninc thu war the Ter
mans forge: an iInp!nd"rnll" ltth'---
: niirn.ri tho furS'o behind tho guns that
viii win The day fer justice ard llh-
rrlr. They aIsm. the ambassador Slid'
h1.I t.nnrludcd thai when they StrucR.
l:rl:iLnr would lie fnurd b"1l1uihcd with
:ri:.itt. France iva decay. EnClhn'i III IN
d! frrr"nrr and .iinrr;can ~ business.
.'rhn answer" said Mr.. Jns:i"rand'
"wts l.ir&". Mhrn'. fpr"s ana 81 M'hl"''
In .hr dust ANA s:mok" Of tn" iInin"iI%c
;irht.' continued the arnha%&:tdur' me
stl.s are. sometimes hrclnudcd ami W"
rIn unr know the hour. but W" l"ri ina,
y" ar" moving toward tho evening OF
der Tag
\ picturesque setting for I'll" pr"sen'a-
tinu ,.rr"p,onlcs was given hy dfarina
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b. their almost continuous oon'nlin-
ment Of the american positions Win
heavy guns along the Lorraine rom
IN an address before IN" MAIN COM
rnittrc nf the RrichstaG. the German MI
perLnl chancellor. Count Won fcrtling'
admitted that there was deep pubic ols-
content IN Germany. but asserted mat IL
it was due To Germany's present null
tary situation, il for rNcreded 1hStill-
able limits. Admitting rc"rrScs the
chancellor said tho situation was grave
''bu, VIC have no cause. to be faint heart
Gti." With peace in Russia and Rumanla
the chancellor added. considerabic
portinn If Gcrmany's eastern army
could be employed on the west 'front.'
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WHY l., eliminate tn" E'!.u,; r'i't Is the
way t. open IN Anrr."an pl"ah" on
tnt"r h..n Linden.
~" n.qn can >:ir& H. duly with"u'
recurring In. jus: apprehension al pun
!l.' "iu::lnrr" r"i.riu'i'"i III S"cT"'aT%'
''!'l.r a",L test Will j." Hi'..i.'d ;iah IN"
.Ij:l."r wh,:hrr :r""i military ''ri 80;
or ~ :h.. i'"Id -: lni",r. ar ia thu ranks
~ H. wyn!fhy. will y" unahl" I" WIN
-y,an,i ~. ,;i::-r IF Sr""u Which VIII
L.. uu.:ria.,Iy !nIuicd III him.