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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
PARALYSIS FATAL
TO REYNOLDS MAN

Charles Holmes, aged SO years,
died at his home in Reynolds yes
terday afternoon, following a stroke
of paralysis sustained Wednesday
afternoon Mr.. Holmes was former
ly an empIOve of the railroad, but
had lived retired for several years.
He was born in Sweden in Octo-
Der. 1919, and came to this country
and CISCO. Ill. in 1863 In January.
1878. he was married to Miss Emma
Johnson at Gable, III. To the cou-
pie were born seven children. two
Of whom have preceded the father
in death He is survived by the
widow and thee daughters: Mrs.
Alberi Gauut. Mrs. Ira Damp anG
Mrs Charles JohansOn, two sons,
Alfred Of Rock Island and Henry at
home There are two grandchil-
dren
The funeral will be held Sunday
Afternoon and will be conducted
by Rev Edward McOmber of the
Reynolds Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
SENT HOME FOR
REST; SUFFERS
SHOCK EFFECTS
Private Earl SpCcEeter With Par
entS Once Again After Seeing
Months in Trenches.

Suffering from shell shock and
rheumatism, yet chuck full Of pat
riOtism aud Christmas cheer, Pri-
waite Earl c. Speckcter. son of Mr.
and Mrs. F. SpecketeT. 1887 Forty
fourth street, has arrived home on
furlOugh for the holidays.
As a member of the famous Rain
bow division, Private SpeCketeT
Was for seven months in the
trenches in the Lorraine sector. He
tells Of many fierce battles with the
treache-ous Hun, throughout the
majority of which he remained IN
scathed-
Early in July. however: a high
explosive she'll burst almost upon
him. and although mira cUlOusly
escaping death ne was confined in
a base hospital in France many
months on account Of the severe
case Of shell shock which he sus-
tanned He is recovering nicely
from its effects, however, and ex-
poets to soon be as good, physical
~, as ever,
Private Specketer was original
ly member OF the national guard
Company l of Burlington. Iowa.
and with his company served
throughout the trouble on the
Mexican border While there he
was stationed with his comrades at
Brownsville, Texas.
When war was declared upon
Germany Private Specketer was
chosen as one Of those to compose
the Rainbow division and immedi-
ately transported overseas.
The Red Cross, Salvation Army
and knights of Columbus proved
God-sends to the boys in the
trenches" declared Private Speck-
eter fervently. My respect for
these organizations, their accom-
plishments and work will never be
lost
Private Specketer will remain at
home until Jan. 1, when he will
proceed to Camp Dodge to receive
his honorable discharge from the
military service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
THOMPSON PLANS
TO ATTEND MEET
OF PROSECUTORS

States Attorney and Mrs Floyd
Thompson departed last night for
Whitehall and ROOdhOuse. Ill,
where the Christmas holidays Will
be spent with parents of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson.
On Friday and Saturday. Dec.
27 and IS, Mr.. Thompson expects
TO attend the annual convention Of
states attorneys to be held in
Chicago.
He will probably be away until
after New Years day. During his
absence the duties of the states
office will be handled by
Assistant States Attorney f. L.
Eagle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
Obituary
Frank DeDOVer,


Frank DePover, 523 Forty-first
street, died this morning in st. An
thongs hospital, after an illness of
pneumonia a week. He was 80
Years OF age. Funeral services will
be held in the Danielson & Furgie
chapel at 2:3O Monday afternoon,
conducted by the Rev. R. S. Haney.
Interment will be in Riverside
cemetery.
Mr. DePover was a son of Mr.
ind Mrs. Charles DePoyer OF South
Rock Island. He was born Dec.
%. 1887. He married Florence
Wagner of Moline in 1909. Surviv-
ing are the widow, two children,
Gerald and Vernie; his parents, sis
tiers, Mrs. Carl Klein and Mrs
Leonard Washburn, both of Rock
Island. and brothers: Benjamin,
John, William and Clarence, all of
Rock Island and Edward, who re-
sides in Minnesota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
tate EOUALLZERS
FIX VALUATION OF
COMPANIES STOCK
Special to The Argus

Springfield, Ill, Dec. 21.-The
following is the equaEzed assess
men, made by the state board of
egBaEzaron Of capital stock OF
E5k Island county corporations,
after deductiuE the value OF the
tangible property assessed by local
assessors.
Rock Island Tri-City Railway
company. 100000 Peoples Power
sonpanv. 100000 TRICKY Auto
matte Telephone company. $50 600.
Colonial Hotel company, $4,000
New Harper Ho,eI company, $500.
Eawfeld Coal company. $1,000
Rock Island County Abstract com
1auv. $1,000 Rock Island-Daven-
port Ferry company. $4,000. Rock
Island Safety Deposit company. s.
Goo. Rock Island Tile and Abstract
company. 81 coo. Rock Island
Transfer & Storage company. $500,
Watch Tower and Campbell's Is
1nd Park company. $500, Streck-
us Steamboat lines. $4,000, Mont
0mery & Campbell. Incorporated.
$1,000. Palace DYE works, $500,
Parker Laundry company, $500.
Rock Island Electric company. ST.
% Rock Island house. $1,000
spencer Square Amusement com
lz-v $4,000.
NoIin2Moline Title & Abstract
company $1,000; Plow City garage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
CLAMP LIDS ON
TIGHT,WARNINC
State Council Authorities 10 Aid in
Protecting Returning Sol
diers From Evil.

Keep the lid on tight" is the
warning received by Rock Island
county council of defense officials
for the protection Of soldiers and
mon discharged from the army. The
order was issued at the council
headquarters in Washington and
the local council officers are TO in
struct state, municipal and county
likewise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
CALF, BORN SANS
HAIR, IS FREAK OF
NATURE IN DRURY

Born into the world without a
hair, a calf belonging to d. A.
Kleist Of Drury is the latest freak
of nature. Il is the offspring of 4
full blood Jersey COW and is nor
NAL in every respect except that it
is hairless. It's skin is a rich cream
color and of a texture almost as
fine as the human skin. The own
er has ordered a suit Of pajamas
for il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
CITY WILL AID
BY RESOLUTION
Special Meeting of Commissioners
Held to Extend Arsenal
Workers support

Rock Island city commissioners
are holding a special meeting this
afternoon to consider Q resolution
IN support of Rock Island arsenal
wOrkmen's contention that the har-
ness shop at the arsenal should not
be closed. It is held there is a SUI
ficient supply OF leather on hand
and equipment whereby mail
pouches and other articles can be
manufactured, giving a number Of
men work
The city heads intend to leave
nothing undOne to have the govern
ment act fayOTabIy on the request
OF the arsenal wOrkmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

Attention is called in the orders
to the fact that in almost every
community there will be large num-
bers OF men recently released from
restraint OF military discipline
Little trouble is expected here in
taking care OF soldier lads. With
the United States marshal's Office
located here and numerous cam
paigns conducted to wipe out vice,
the city is practically free Of that
element which might prove harmful
to the returning soldier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

Word was received here yester-
day that Mrs. Anna WoolschlegeI,
81 years old. died in Chicago yes
terday morning at an early hour
following a brief illness.
Anna Wollenhaupt was born in
New York in 1854 and with her par
ents located in Rock Island when
but a small child. She resided in
this city until about twenty years
ago when she removed to Chicago
where she has lived since.
Last summer she spent several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

weeks in the tri-cities visiting She
will be remembered by many here
who knew her for her kind ami
cheerful disposition.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Wollenhaupt IF Rock Island,
Mrs. Kate Kuhlman of Chicago and
adopted sister, Mrs. Rose Cramer,
Cf Sterling. Ill. and a brother. An
drew Wollenhaupt, Of this city.
Burial will take place in Chicago
following services Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
STORES TO CLOSE
AT 6 ON TUESDAY

Retail stores IN Rock Island win
close at 6 O'Clock Christmas eve.
according to an announcement
made today by George II. Kings
bury, secretary OF the Business
Mems association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
Funeral of John KIudy.

Funeral services for John Kludy.
S22 Third avenue. were held at the
First Baptist church at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Rev. J. G. Granger,
pastor, Officiated. Interment was
IN Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

gootl- number Of checker
y.a!eIs throughout the city have
5enlled their intention Of accept
lLe Invitation 10 meet o. F.
pple III rle lobby of the assCata-
E.l bJ--.lg tonight al T-5J
--ocA, when bee VIII meet all com
10 q Simultaneous checker con
81 Tables will be arranged in
= lobby 10 the form Of hollow
fss@fe at1rd.ng Gn opportunity
:, M apple % move from one
f'.eI 10 another Room will also
= Afforded for spectatlrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21
Licensed To Wed
Y. N. G. A. NOTES

Three more games In the Sunday
school bas.--aalI series was pzaved
ast night IL rar y hT 4 Al gvm-
-1Aum South Park Presbyterian
played Memorial Christian. First
Baptist PLAYED the Grace Lutheran
al the central prashyrerian
y2yed La- First Methodist. The
rssuits Of fba gaues were
South Park. %; Memorial Chris
tan. II.
First Bar,sst. I6- Grace Luth-
ean. Is.
Central T-ashyrarsar %. First
Methodist
Total er.r..54-.., ~ .-... tonne orc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

This is special week in jeweiry.
silverware and cut glass at
McCabe's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

.a ms is special week IN jewelry
ss.l',esF"are and cut glass at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

BesoohoI- ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-21

Bcscohol-ask Beardslcy's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
By Mary
Roberts Rinehart


things. They are both quite easy
bis tone was anxious
what are they"
"You wouldn't like to promise FIRST
would your
The chancellor smiled in the dark.
ness.
"Good strategy. but am an old SOL
der, majesty. What are they?"
First, I would like to have dogs
one to keep with me-"
'T-probably that can be arranged
THANK you. I do want q dog.
And" ne hesitated.
eyes. majesty?"
81 am very fond Of Milky" said the
king. "And he is not very happy. He
looks sad. sometimes. II would like
him to marry Hedwig. so we can all
be together the rest Of our lives"
The chancellor hesitated. But, after
all, why notf He had followed ambi-
ton all his life, and where had ID
brought him1 An old man, whose only
happiness lay in this child in his arms.
Perhaps" he said gently, 'that cam
be arranged Also"
The night air blew softly through the
open windows. The little King smiled.
contentedly, and closed his eyes.
TIN getting rather sleepy" he said
but II I'm not too heavy, I'd like you
to hold me little longer"
"You are not too heavy, majesty.
Soon the chancellor, worn not with
one day. but with many. was rodding.
His eyes closed under his fierce eye
brows. Finally they both slept. The
room was silent.
Something slipped out OF the little
kings hand and rolled to the floor.
It was the box containing the Lin
coin penny.
1.-THE ENID
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
Aa to Remarkable Longevity.

We have all read Of Thomas Parr.
who lived to be one hundred and fifty
two. Likewise Of the countess OF Des-
mond, one hundred and forty-fves
Margaret Patten, one hundred and
thirty-seVen; Thomas Damme, one
hundred and sixty-four; John Rovin,
one hundred and seventy-two; and Pc
ter Torton. who reached the age of one
hundred and eighty-fve. But these
cases Of extraordinary longevity lack
proof.
In the days when those persons
lived no accurate chronological records
were kept, and dates Of occurrences
were usually fixed by associating them
In memory with other events believed
to have happened about the same time.
A mans identity was liable to be cons
fused with that Of q grandfather Of
the same name.
Nowadays nobody lives to any such
ages. Why imagine that the extreme
limits Of longevity have shrunk withiu
the last two or three centuries7
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
REFUGEES IN RICH ATTIRE
English Writer Describes Grotesqu(
Figures He Saw During tho
italian Retreat

Amid an the chaos Of the italian re-
treat one kept on meeting utterly In
eongruous figures, for alongside on
others road-worn, shabby and dirty. to
be clean and well dressed In to %
grotesque.
Amid this multitude Of haggard. UNI
washed, unshaven, dead beat maies4
noticed two italian ladies' treadina
delicately over the rough ballast of
the railway track. They had naturally
brought with them In that Night ting
most valuable of their possessions.
which were of kind conveniently car
ried on their persons. Against this
gray background Of mud and rubbish
and a disbanded army their two ng-
ures glittered with a brilliance that
would have been conspicuous In the
Rue de la Paix
Heavy sable furs and muffs almost
bowed their shoulders; each finger had
two or three rings that flashed In the
light; round their necks were gold
chains hung with pendants. and yet
instead OF the air Of self-satisfed os-
tentation that might well have gone
with display so lavish. they were only
two pathetically little, frightened, per-
picked faces, and an uncertain gait
that did not promise much further
progress along that understanding
railway line.--G. Ward Price In the
Century Magazine.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Lincoln Penny.

And so, at last, King Otto the Ninth
reached his palace. and was hurried
up the stairs to the room where the
council waited. Not at all royal fig
ure. but tired little boy in gray trou-
sers, a short black Elton coat, and a
rolling collar which had once been
white.
He gave one glance around the room.
"My grandfather" he said. And fell
to crying into his dirty pocket-hand-
kercnief.
The chancellor eyed srfmly from I'M
der his shaggy brows the disreputable
figure of his sovereign, Then he went
toward him, and put his hand on his
head.
"He was very eager for this rest,
Otto" he said.
Then he knelt and very solemnly
and with infinite tenderness. he kissed
the small. not overclean. hand.
One by one the council did the same
thing.
King Otto Strengthened his shoulders
pad put away the handkerchief. 1t
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23

white. fantastic figures. Those who
were unarmed seized weapons from the
crowd as they passed. Urged by
Haeckel. they ran through the streets.
Haeckel knew. 1t was because he
had known that they had done away
with him. His mind. working now with
almost unnatural activity. flew ahead
10 the house in the Road of the Good
children. and to what might be enact
ing there. His eyes burned. Now at
last he would thwart them, unless
Just before they turned into the
,1reeS. q horseman had dashed out
of IT and flung himself out of the sad
die. Tie door was bolted, but 1t
.onened TO his ring, and Milky faced
the concierge, Milky, with drawn re-
volyer in his hand. and face deathly
white
He had had no time to fire, no time
.sven to speak. The revolver flew out
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23

on a cushion of white velvet, on which
were the royal arms.
King Otto looked carefully at the
penny and then closed the lid.
whenever / am disagreeable, Os-
kar," he said, cor don't care to study,
or-or do things that you think my
grandfather would not have done,
wish you'd bring me this box. You'd
better keep 1t near you"
He lay back and yawned again.
Ibid you ever hear Of Abraham Lin
coin, Oskar?" he asked.
"EI have heard the name, males
ty," Oskar ventured cautiously.
"My grandfather thought he was a
-great-man." His voice trailed OF.
I-should-like-"
The excitements and SORROWS Of the
day left him gently. He stretched his
small limbs luxuriously, and halt
turned upon his face. Oskar, who
hated disorder, drew the covering in
stiff and geometr:cal exactness across
his small figure. end tiptoed out of the
room.
Some time after midnight the chan
cellor passed the guard and came into
the room. There, standing by the bed,
he prayed a soldiers prayer, and into
1t went all his hopes for his country,
his grief for hts dead comrade and
sovereign. his loyalty to his new king.
King Otto, who was, for all the d.
gestivs tablets, not sleeping we'll,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
Finally They Both Slept

reused and saw him there, and sat
upright at once.
us it morning?" he asked, blinking.
"No, majesty. Lie down and sleep
again."
would you mind sitting down for
little while? That is, If you are not
sleepy"
81 am not sleepy" said the chan
cellor, and drew up great chair. IF
stay, will you try to sleep"
"Do you mind If talk a little! 1t
may make me drowsy."
TALK If you like, majesty" said the
old man.
King Otto eyed him gravely.
"Would you mind If I got on your
knee?" he asked, almost timidly. In
all his life no one had so held him,
and yet Bobby. that very evening, had
climbed on his fathers knee as though
it was very generally done. II would
like to try how 1t feels"
"Come, then," said the chancellor.
The king climbed out of bed and up
on his lap. His chancellor reached
over and dragged a blanket from the
bed.
draped It about the little figure. Nov,
how is that?"
"It is very comfortable. May I put
my head back"
Long, long years since the chancellor
had sat thus, with a child In his arms.
His sturdy old arms encircled the boy
closely.
II want to tell about running away"
said the king, wide-eyed In the dusk.
Il am sorry. This time am going to
promise not to do 1t again."
MAKE the promise to yourself,
majesty. 1t is the best way"
II will. / intend to be q very good
king"
God grant 1t, majesty"
"Like Abraham Lincoln?"
like Abraham Lincoln" said the
chancellor gravely.
The king, for all his boosted wake
luiAcco, ydWHCu u6dAu, duu oQulEuc0
closer to the old mans breast.
"And like my grandfather" he
added.
God grant that, ALSO"
This time 1t was the chancellor who
yawned. yawn that was half a sigh.
He was very weary, and very sad.
Suddenly, after a silence, the king
spoke: May q king do anything he
wants?"
"Not at ALL" said the chancellor
hastily.
"But, II II will not hurt the people
/ want to do two things sr have twa
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23

By far the largest herds Of must
deer are to be found on the southern
shores Of the Koko-Ner, and the sup
ply Of musk there Cat Taochou) In
larger than the quantity that comes
through Sungpan. In fact, great guam
titles Of musk do not come to Sungpan
at all, but are sent east to Yuchow,
In Honan, where fair Is held In the
ninth and tenth moons, many At ths
Sungpan traders visiting this place. AZ
Tachienlu musk is the most valuabls
export, practically every hong reeking
with 1t. and nearly all the Tibetans
who come from the far interior brfna
some with them. The price OF medium
musk there is thirteen times its weight
In silver.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23
CHAPTER xIx-continued.


bad work! I" said the other man.
AYE" said Haeckel. Then, speak
ing very slowly, and with difficulty, ~
do not understand"
"The king is dead"
aye" observed Haeckel, still un-
comprehending. And then, Dead
the king?"
dead. Hear the BELL"
Then" But he could not at once
formulate the thought In his mind.
Speech came hard He was still In a
cloud
"They say" said the other man,
that the crown prince is missing, that
ne has been stolen. The people are
frenzied"
He went on, dilating on the rumors.
Still Haeckel labored. The king! The
crown. prince! There was something
that he was to do. It was Just be-
yond him, but he could not remember.
Then, by accident, the other man
touched the hidden spring of his men,
DRY.
There are some who think that
Mettlich-"
"Mettlich !" That was the word.
With 1t the curtain split, as It were,
the cloud was gone. Haeckel put a
hand to his head.
A few minutes later, strange figure
dashed out of the hospital. The night
Waterman had joined the mob, and
was at that moment selecting a rifle
from a cart. Around 'he cart were
students, still In their carnival finery,
wearing the colors of his own corps.
Haeckel, desperate of eye, pallid and
gaunt, clad still in his hospital shirt
and trousers, Haeckel climbed on to
the wagon, and mounted to the seat,
q strange swaying figure, with band
age on his head. In spite Of that,
there were some who knew him.
t"Haeckel!" they cried. The word
spread. The crowd of students pressed
close.
What would you do?" he cried to
them. You know me. You see me
now / have been done almost to
death by those you would aid. Aye,
king. We have sworn to stand to-
gether. / call on you, men Of my
corps, to follow me. There are those
who tonight will murder the little king
and put King Mob on the throne. And
they be those who have tortured me.
Aook at me! This they have done to
me-" He tore the bandage off. and
showed his SCARED head. Quick !" he
cried. 81 know where they hide, these
spawn of hell. Who will follow me?
To the king"
"To the king!"
They took up the cry, few at first,
then all of them. More than his words,
the gaunt and wounded figure of
Haeckel in the cart fought for him.
He reeled before them. Two leaped
up and steadied him, finally, indeed,
took him on their shoulders, and led
the way. They made a wedge of men,
and pushed through the mob.
"To the little king" was the cry
they raised, and ran, flying wedge of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-23

An our &c of prevention In worth
well, you know what 1t is The best
way to put out a fire Is not to let IL
start. The best way "a cure q cold y
nat To have GA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-21
SPORTS /
ny H. C. HAMILTON

proposed that the bout be called a
draw. Sullivan looked at him con
temptuously and growled
Let him stand up and 1sht like
man. Wen cali il no draw TIL its
over"
Mitchell carried the news back 10
the Kilrain corner ana Mike Donovan
another Of the KHrsin supporters
picked a sponge from the water bucket
walked TO the center OF tho ring and
threw 1t into thu air The fight was
over sullivan had gained the victory
BY a knockout. but it was over one ~
tho most courageous men ne ever had
met Kilrai IN protested vainly AND
wept when Donovan carried the sponge
10 the center o. the ring. and after
ward be told friends his heart had
been broken.
Last Bout With Bare Kn1ckIeS.
The fight was the last ever held n
this country with bare knuclcles. under
London prize ring rules. i LETT John
7. Sullivan the champion under this
code an honor which never was wrest-
ed from him. When he again fought
this time TO meet James J. Corbett,
st was with gloves 90
The bout dispelled any belief heid5oy
sports followers that John l. Sullivan
was through. The hero had returned
and 10 was Just as much hero az
ever Both men had 8 lot OF trouble
before they finally settled their differ
ences with the law over the Riohburg
fight Sullivan was hauled from
train IN Tennessee as he was passing
through on his way back east and hal
ed before a court He stated after
ward that ii cost him more than SIS
600 70 get out Of his difficulties
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-21
Toronto Club Refuses
to Give Lajoie Release

TORONTO. ONT. March 2I-Napo-
leon Lajoie. manager Of the Toronto
club Of the international Baseball
League viii not be given his release.
according to +. J. AIcCanery. president
of the club. He said Lajoies claim
that he should be ciassed as 3 free
agent was absurd under baseball law
McCaffery reiterated his opinion thai
the international League would oper-
ate this season. Lajoie wanted his re
lease 50 ne could accept the manage
ment OF the indianapolis team OF the
American Association.