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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
TELLS Of MARINES
SAVING PARIS
Capt. Gargon Speaks to RO-
tary CIub-Big Meet
ing Planned.

First hand information on how
the marines succeeded in keeping
the Germans from capturing Paris
last July was given by Capt. Joseph
+. Gargon, one of the IA surviving
members of a company of ESQ men
that participated in the battle, in
an address before the members of
the Rotary club at the regular noon
day luncheon at the Oliver hotel
Wednesday Col. p. Z. Holp of the
Chicago council of defense gave a
short talk on the coming liberty
loan campaign.
Capt. Gargon related a number Of
experiences encountered while lead
ing his company of devil dogs"
Col. Holp emphasized the fact that
one more big task remains before
the people of America before they
can prove that America is worthy of
victory worthy 10 be called the
children OF George Washington
This task he explained was no other
than making a success of the COM
ing loan.
Il. l.. BufCn OF the CndnlDeI o.
Commerce issued an invitation TO
the Rotary club 10 meet on next
Wednesday with the Chamber of
Comerce. This meeting will be at
tended by several of the other clubs
of the city and the subject of civic
expansion upon which the Chamber
of Commerce is now working will
be explained in detail. The Rotary
club was also asked TO appoint a
chairman for this meeting.
~E. +. Johnson of the public uti;i-
ties committee of the club gave a
short speech in regard TO what
work must be done TO help put
South Bend on the Erie Michigan
canal Mr. Johnston stated that the
cities in the central portion of the
state are working overtime trying
to convince the army engineers that
the canal should pass through the
middle Of the state, and If the mer
in this part of the state do not dc
enough work 10 Offset this action
South Bend vii no doubt lose out
on the canal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
WOMAN s LEAGUE
NAMES OFFICERS
Membership Campaign is Not
Satisfactory, Committees
Tell Meeting.
By United Press /:

By United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April p
Membership campaigns by the
woman's Franchise league OF Indi-
ana have not resulted satisfactorily,
it was announced at the state CON
vention I'm committee reports here
today. The measure of success that
has been attained along this line,
however, was attributed largely TO
the press.
II appeared certain today that the
report Of the committee or nominal
tions made last night would be APP
proved by the elections committee
tomorrow. The nominations commit
tee selected the following officers:
Miss Helen Benbridge, Terre
Haute. president; Mrs ]. +. Barn
hill, indianapolis. first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Fred McCulloch. Fort
Wayne, second vice president; Mrs.
Charles A. Gill. Muncie. third vice
president; Mrs. A. II. Beardsley,
Elkhart, fourth vice president; Mrs
Richard +. Edwards, Peru, record
ing secretary; Miss Elden& Lauter,
indianapolis, treasurer; Mrs. Walter
Gre0Qough, indianapolis, o-ganiza-
ton chairman.
Eight directors are yet 90 De elect
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The friends of Mrs. A. W. Hyde
Yak. 81 Anthony St, remembered
her birthday anniversary Tuesday
and planned a delightful surprise in
celebration of the occasion. A COM
pany of 81 was present and was en-
tertained with cards. The favors
were won by Alfred Kuntz and Mi
chael Koniecki. Mrs. Rose Olszan-
ska and Peter Kozlowski received
the second favor. Supper was
served after the games.
Joseph Gradzinsz was surprised
Tuesday evening at his home, 917
S. Scott St. the occasion being the
6Sth anniversary of his birthday.
Included in the table decorations
was a large birthday cake bearing
IS lighted candles. Mr.. Gradzinz' S
grandchildren presented him with
a large blooming potted plant. He
also received a number of other
gifts. The time was spent in a
pleasant social way.
A number of girls surprised Miss
Lucy Antczak at her home. 1907
Fisher ST. Tuesday on the occasion
OF her 10th birthday. Covers were
laid for 10 at the table, which was
prettily appointed in white and
green. with a birthday cake marked
by white and green candles used as
centerpiece.
Members of the White Eagle
Polish Relief circle will hold their
regular meeting Thursday evening
at the z. Balicki hall, w. Division
st. All members are urgently re-
quested TO be present. as matters Of
importance will be taken up during
the meeting.
The senior and junior exercising
class of Falcons z. Balicki No. will
hold it's exercises Thursday eve
ming at the z. Balicki hall, w. Di-
vision ST.
The exercises Of Falcons Cast
Mrs Pulaski will be held Thurs
day evening at Warsaw hall, w.
Walnut st.
The regular meeting Of the PRO
mien Wolnosci" Polish Relief circle
of St. Casimir's parish will be held
this evening at the parish library
parlors. All members are urged TO
attend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
MARKET ACTIVE;
TREND IS UPWARD
MidVaIe Steel Declares Oivi-
dend-Money Loans Free
Iy-COnditiOnS Strong.

NEW YORK, April "A very
active trade prevailed throughout
the session today, with speciality
stocks prominent, many resuming
their upward trend, with very few
issues showing any declines to speak
Of. Midvale steel directors declared
a quarterly dividend of 81 per share.
as compared with a payment Of
S1.25 Per share the last quarter.
This could hardly be construed as
bearish. as a small reduction in this
dividend had been anticipated.
Money on call again loaned freely
at 5 percent, which appears to be a
pretty fair rate, all things consid-
cred.
While fundamental conditions are
strong and the news continues good,
i. would appear logical that good
stocks should be purchased on the
little declines which appear from
time to time on the other hand.
certain stocks have enjoyed good
advances and people who have
handsome profits should take them.
Attention IS called to National
Enameling and American Hide and
Leather common; both stocks
would advance sharply on any
change for the better in the way
of important news.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
TO NAME COMMITTEE
TO PREPARE LISTS OF
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

Pres't Miles O'Brien OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce will appoint a
committee OF five mem hers. accord
ing to the announcement OF F.. I.
Burch. assistant TO the president
Wednesday morning. TO assist Bust
ness Mgr. Howard Emmons in pre-
pairing lists of prospective members
in the chambers membership drive
which opens next Monday.
This committee OF five will also
supervise the taking out Of the
plural memberships, being delegated
the power 10 regulate the number
Of these memberships one person
should take out. The list Of pros
pective members will be given "a
the flying squadron" after it has
been prepared by the special com
mittee OF five.
The committee in determining the
number Of plural mem berships that
should be taken out will be instruct
ed TO be governed by the financial
ability Of the prospective member
his moral obligation and the bene-
its his business will derive from
such memberships. The plural mem.
bers are TO be requested TO attend
the weekly MONDAY luncheon every
Monday during the membership
drive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
P0INSETT GARRISON
OFFICERS RESIGN TO
GIVE NEW MEN SWAY

Poinsett Garrison No. SO, Army
and Navy union. met Tuesday night
and accepted six more veterans.
Five applications in addition to these
were received
Garrison Commander Norman T..
Neil rendered his resignation, which
was accepted. Commander Neil ex-
poets TO follow the fortunes of the
new garrison now forming at Mish-
awake. where ne lives. 1t has a
charter list of "A names to date.
They meet at the council chamber
i'm Mishawaka Thursday evening.
April 3. Many comrades from this
city expect TO attend
At a recent meeting three Of the
old officers resigned TO make room
for new blood" Their places were
filled with worlds war men. Poin-
set Garrison has more than dou-
bled its membership since Jan. 1.
and as 90 percent Of the recruits are
from this class it is thought best
they should be fully represented
among the officers.
The new South Bend garrison
will meet at Washington school on
w. Sample st. Friday evening. April
4, for organization and muster
The union will furnish guards for
the coming Victory loan. A com
munication requesting this was re-
ceived and acted upon at last nights
meeting c. b. Calvert was ap-
make the necessary arrangements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03

composed Of requirements. A total
OF 100 men was inscribed on the
casualty list, but some have since re-
turned &c the command. Seven hum
dred men paid the supreme sacrifice
and many OF them now lie lin Elan
ders fields where peoples grow" The
regiment, a part OF the 91st division.
made wonderful record IN the
NeuSe -ATgonne offensive last Sep
TENDER and October and the arms
tice found them chasing the Huns
out Of Belgium. Three men in the
regiment return with the coveted
congressional medal Of honor, sew
eral others have the distinguished
service cross and French war crosses.
which one private asserted are as
common as second lfeutenants."
The men entrained tonight for
Camp Merritt, y. J., where they will
90 through the "delOusing" process
Mayor Rolph declared that az soon
as the entire regiment is home and
has complied with the quarantine
and sanitary ARRANGEMENTS IL would
be taken direct 10 san Francisco and
entertained as guests OF the city
Short leaves will be granted 20 the
boys while at Camp Merritt and they
will be entertained here by western
organizations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
Notre Dame News

Members OF the Notre Dame
Council, Knights of Columbus, en-
tertained a number of prominent
members of the South Bend coun-
Gil, yesterday evening. In the coun-
ell chambers The principle address
of the evening was given Senator
Charles A. Hagerty, whose eloquent
delivery on the welfare and progress
of the largest Catholic organization
made a favora bic impression on the
assent lage. The other speakers in
cluded DR.. John 3. Bertling, DR..
John Stockly and Daniel j. McNa-
mara, Past Grand knight OF the
South Bend council.
Frank Goodall. supreme officer OF
the students council welcomed the
visitors Other members of the
council also spoke. Following the
program, refreshments We're served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
363RD INF ANTRY
IS HOME AGAIN

NEW YORK. April Fifteen
hundred battle-scarred veterans Of
the 363rd infantry. big strapping
men who travelled more than 5000
miles from their homes and friends
in the far western states to fight
with the armies OF freedom on the
soil of France and Belgium. re-
turned 10 what they described as
Gods country" today upon the
transport Kentuckian.
Mayor James ROlph, OF san Fran
cisco, accompanied by his wife: a
committee from the Rocky Mountain
club and delegations Of western citi-
zens temporarily in the city rode up
the harbor with the local mayors
welcoming committee 10 give the
boys a royal western welcome" 10
the homeland.
Nearly half Of the regiment is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
!. ". GETS 3O7
NEW MEMBERS
Blue Triangle Week Drive
Brings Total Membership
to Over Thousand.

A a result Of the Rlue Triangle
mem bership drive which has been
conducted during the past week. 3O7
new members were secured for the
south Bend y. W. c. A. according
20 an announcement made Tuesday
evening az the masquerade party
given I'm the association building.
Guests at the delightful affair APP
peared IN costume and enjoyed a
program OF games and dancing.
TIE local association now has an
enrolment OF 1883 members, with
the number steadily increasing CO.
incident with the natural growth OF
the Y. W. c. a, through the ex-
Dansion Of its various departments.
There will be a meeting OF the
board OF directors Of the associa-
tion on Thursday morning at $50
o'clock in the Y. ". Q. a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
DEATHS
HENRY TIuELE.

Henry Thiele, so years old.
dropped dead from heart disease
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
while az his work at the Heller Fur
niture store. Mr.. Thiele was well
known in the city as a contractor
and builder. He was one OF the
contractors and superintendent Of
the building Of the jefferson blvd.
bridge a few years ago. He came
TO this city from Bremen, Germany.
80 years ago and has lived here
ever since. He was born Dec. .,
1858.
He IS survived by his wife, Mable
Thiele. at II y Hill st. Funeral
services will be held at the residence
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Rev. W. GOneney viii officiate.
Burial will be in City cemetery. The
body may be viewed Thursday
from 10 O'Clock in the morning until
2 O'Clock in the afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
PERSONALS

Charles Forysz, 81 w Bartlett
St, who has been very i'll for the
past several weeks, is slightly i'm
proved.
Roman Drzewiecki, who has been
here visiting with friends. left to-
day for Indianapolis, Ind
Mrs. Elizabeth Grzechocka Of Mil
waukee, Wis, has been summoned
here by the illness Of her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Harloza, 7O1 Paris ST.
Miss Gertrude Derdzinska and
Miss Stella Grail of Elkhart, Ill.
are in the city spending few days
with the formers aunt Mrs. Julia
Derdzinska, Ford st.
Miss Virginia Paniszewska has
left for her home in Michigan city
after a short visit here.
Benedict Kostor of Chicago is If
the city spending q few days with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Kostor, Pulaski st.
Louise Osowska, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph OsowslIi. Indiana
av.. is very i'll of pneumonia Mrs
| Osowska. who has been suffering
with a severe attack of tonsilitis. is
slowly improving.
Joseph Kwiatkowski OF Toledo,
O.. who has been here on a bust
ness visit. left today for Laporte
/ Ind.
Misses Balbina and Marie Bartos-
EEK. 535 s. Chaplin ST, left this
morning for Chicago on a brief bust
mess visit.
Mrs. l.. T. Kozuba OF Waterloo
Ia. will arrive Thursday 20 be the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boles
Lincoln way W. Mr.. BOles will
leave Friday FOR a trip TO Cleve-
land, O.
Mrs. Sylvester Berger OF Niles
Mich. spent Tuesday with South
/ Bend friends.
Peter Slupinski is very i'll with
rheumatism at the home OF his sis
ter, Mrs Stephan Damaszewicz, 1852
| Woodward av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
WILn PLEAD SOL GUILTY.

SEATTLE. Wash. April 2.-Attor-
neys for Miss Ruth Garrison, IS,
charged with murder. entered today
plea OF not guilty. holding that
their client was mentally irrespon-
sible at the time Of the commission
IF the crime charged"
Miss Garrison recently confessed
she poisoned Mrs. Grace +. Storrs
because she was a rival for the love
OF her husband. ID. NJ. Storrs. Miss
Garrison. the police said, told how
ne put the poison in a fruit cock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
RIVER PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley COpenhaver
have received word from their son,
Glen Copenhaver, of the goth divi-
sion of the 115th field artillery,
who has been doing service in
France since last June. stating he
arrived at Charleston, S. C., Camp
Jackson March %, and were pre-
pairing TO leave for Camp Taylor.
Louisville, KY, where he will receive
his discharge.
Sylvester Straub, who recently re-
turned from France, and is now To-
Gated at Camp Taylor, Louisville,
XIV. arrived here Tuesday night on
Today furlOugh to visit his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Straub,
Vine st.
Kenneth Beers, who has been
connected with the Y. NJ. G. A.
work with headquarters at London,
England for seven months. where
he was transferred TO Edinburgh
Scotland. as general secretary of the
new international Y. NJ. c. A. hut
two months ago, has resigned and
is expected home in about two
weeks Wilsey Forsythe. who re-
Gently returned from France. has
arrived here for a visit with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Forsythe,
Smith st.
Russell Angel. Mishawaka av.,
submitted 20 an operation for the
removal of his tonsils and adenoids
Tuesday at the office of DR.. ID. +.
DeFOrest in South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Gray have re-
turned TO their home at Lapaz, Ind,
after a visit with friends here.
Charles Porter has returned from
trip TO Chicago.
George Leeper. s. Sixteenth St,
has purchased the George land
graf home on n. Sixth St, and will
move into it some time this month.
Charles Ham has returned TO Chi
cago after a visit with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ham, Six
/ teenth st.
Jasper Helsen OF Thirteenth St.
/ has bought the residence recently
vacated by Mr. and Mrs William
! Schroyer at 1115 s. Sixth ST., OF
John Nieb of Niles, Mich. and will
move to their new home this week
An all-day meeting OF the River
Park Independent club will be held
/ Thursday at the home OF Mrs
| Charles Eager. LaSalle st. rd.
Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Ar
thur Guin will entertain the Ladies
Aid society Thursday afternoon al
the home of Mrs. Miller. Smith st
The eighth grade pupils of tn,
| River Park school, cha peroned by
| Mrs Golden Mann, took a hike 4
| the Mishawaka hills "Wednesday
morning. a picnic dinner with no
weiners will be enjoyed before tn,
| return hike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Martin en-
terrain at o'clock dinner Tues
day in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Davic
+. Wiedler of Franklin, Ind. Cover
We're laid for 10. Spring flower
were used in the table decorations
Mrs. A. r. Sackman, s Thir
teenth ST, had for her guests at din
ner John Neib and family of Niles
Mich. Miss Maud Gray and DAME
| Young OF Edwardsburg. Mich. an,
Mrs. y. Whitwer of South Bend.
Miss Mary Read entertained
company of IS friends last night
The evening was spent informall,
with music and games. A tive
course luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
Gossip of the Markets

NEW YORK, April 2.-Three
things are apparently uppermost in
the mind of certain prominent and
influential element in the stock mar
ket, one that is active and alert
They are: The market is evidently
overbought, the short interest is
largely eliminated, the speculative
position is much confused, il is
therefore considered a good time to
go slowly.
In brokerage circles, gossip is re-
ferring to good buying OF American
Can, to inside absorption of A. G..
w. on important developments TO
higher prices for Industrial Alcohol
on the new fuel proposition, to ac-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
Persons and Events i'm
Days News of the City

The high cost OF horse feed today
If not worrying some individual,
with a horse depending upon him
for support, for said individual help
ed himself 20 a supply OF feed. in
Guiding one bale OF hay and a bushel
and a half OF oats. the property OF
p. ID. Gour. during a nocturnal raid
Tuesday night The forage was
stored in the barn belonging 10 Fred
Mueller on y. Michigan St
John Kuespert OF Cleveland. for
mer chief Of detectives OF this city.
arrived in town Wednesday for a
short visit with friends
Louis W. and Ellen =. BIiley filed
a petition i'm superior court We'd
nesday for the adoption OF Kenneth
T.. Gohn, seven months old. The
Blileys say they have cared for the
infant since the death of his mother
They also ask the permission OF the
court 20 change the name of the
child from Gohn TO Bliley.
Judgment OF $63.1O II asked by
Earl F. Whiteman and Ray Leve-
rich against Joseph Sokolowski in
complaint for the foreclosure of
lien filed in superior court Wednes-
| day morning.
Over 200 sacks of mail contain
| ing letters, packages and registered
articles for delivery in Sweden were
/ lost when the steamship GitanO was
sunk on Dec IS, 1913. according to
word received at the local post office
Wednesday. The sinking occurred
shortly after the steamship left port
at Hull, Eng. The mail had accumu-
lated in New York between Nov.
9 and 16.
Registered mail will now be ac-
copied for delivery in Turkey ac-
cording TO a late issue of the postal
bulletin received at the local post
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
MRS. SARAH. CHRISMAN.

Mrs Sarah !. Chrisman, "a years
old. died at the home OF her son.
Edward Mills. in Chicago. Tuesday
afternoon, following a short illness.
Mrs. Chrisman formerly lived in
this city at 324 5. William st. She
came 20 this city 80 years ago from
Lakeville. having lived in st. JO-
seph county all her life. She was
the widow OF the late Gideon Chris
man Of this city.
The body will be brought 20
this city Thursday morning and flu
neral services will be held at the
Russell chapel at II o'clock. Rev
r. Everett Carr will ofiiciate. Burial
will be in Riverview cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03

emulation OF the leather stocks. to
good reports" on Superior steel.
coming bullish operations in Amer
lean International and benefits for
Corn Products stockholders later
from dissolution condition.
1t is estimated in a special analy-
sis Of the stock that by the middle
Of the current year the Texas oil
Co. will have a list OF net quick
assets tOtalling between $4,000. 600
and 500. 000.0 600. II has remarkable
treasury and working capital po-
sition. and is estimated TO be earn
ing more than $500 shore on all
stock including the latest issues
Harris Winthrop & CO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISION
Estate OF Mary ~. DobsOn
Notice nF EVNaW


BY direction o. William r. Dobs0u.
administrator OF the estate a. Mary o.
Dobsou, late u ST. Joseph County. Iu fie
state 81 Indiana. deceased
Notice is hereby given ~ -. leir1
legntees and devisees Of sud 6ec-denf
and all other persons interested iu ssif
estate, that said administratcr has f.ea
In this Court his account and vouchers
for the GnGl settlement OF said esfata.
and they are therefore hereby require
80 De and appear IN said Court or thr
30th day Of AprIl. 1919. when TIE saus-
VIII be heard, and make proof ~ their
heirship. or claim % Eny part Of SAL
estate. and show cause II any there t-.
rot be approves
Witness the Clerk nd the Seal OF 80
s.. Joseph Circuit Court ~ south Br,
Indiana. 3lst day Of March. 1919.
WILBUR N. WARNER. CLERK
By z. T.. HOERSTehS. Deputy
GEO. SANDS, Atty. for Adm. 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
CHICAGO CASH GRnN-

CHICAGO, April -WHEAT-No. 3
spring. S23l
CORN-No. > yellow. S1Gj: No. 3 yell
low. 81 59i2dlG2ia: No. 4 yellow. SIS ~
4l.o9; No. . yellow, S15JIR6LJG. No. Is
yellow, Sl54d l.J8: No. mixed. 81 OOFl
l6l; No. mixed, $780, Gri .j7l4: No. %
mixed, Sl.5Jd 1.5G; No. white S1GOFp
l.61; No. 4 white. SLJSGLJ9; No. white.
S155la 01.J6.
OATS-No. 3 white. G6a67atc: 40. 8
white. CO.. acc; standard. Ca NGSHc
BARLEY 1.0JdII3
TIMOTHY-STOO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
CuTcaco 1--WE sTocU

CHICAGO, April 2.-Recelpts, 1900
market, strong higher; bulk, SO S56
201O: butchers. S1SOOd2015; packing,
S177Jd19J0; lights. SOON20O5: pigs,
S17OOd1s25; roughs. $17.75d1S.s5
CATTLE-Receipts, $500: market
slow * lower: beef, 100000 40: butcher
stock. S7.40@l5.J0: Gamers and cutters.
S5.65@7 40; stOckers and feeders. 5000
1880; cows, S140G15.25; calves $1,000
1925
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000: market. DC
mp; wool lambs, S14OOd2O4O; ewes,
s5O0015.5O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-03
PITTSBURGH LIVE sTOCK.

PITTSBU Pa. April Cat
TLE-Receipts, light; market, steady /;
choice, Sl70OdlsO0; good, S15O0d1675:
fair. SlLOOd12.75; veal calves, ST. OO,d
ITO
SHEEP AND Receipts, 4
double decks: market strong: prime
wethers, S1225612'75; good. S11O0G12 90 /:
fair mixed, SSJ06p1OJ0; lambs, $i1OO6
1880
HOGS-Receipts, 10 double decks; mar