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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
U. S, MEN TAX FREE IN FRANCE
Customs and Excise Duties Not
Collected From Soldiers.

PARIS, Jan. 12.-The French Govern
ment. through its Commission for
Franco american Affairs. announces that
officers and men of the American expedi-
tionary forces would be exempted from
customs duties and registry. liquor.
wine and luxury taxes. For the officers
tho exemption amounts TO $48 month
for a period OF four months. In the
same period exemption for the men Is
81 a month. At the conclusion Of the
period an officer may be exempted for a
total of 1874 and an enlisted man
for $40.
Each officer and enlisted man will be
provided with a book of coupons aggre-
eating the amount of the exemptions
Merchants will accept the coupons In
lieu OF the payment of taxes.
Major-Gen. Hartford, head OF the SER
vice of supply, in acknowledging the
French Governments act for the Ameri-
can forces said:
81 am sure that the two million men
in the American expeditionary forces
will properly regard this action as
another manifestation OF our mutual
acod will and esteem"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
SEEKING LAND FOR SOLDIERS
Railroad Agents Instructed (,
Gather Information.

NAsHINGToN, Jan. i3.-AgriCultural
agents OF railroads have been instructed
to gather all available information con-
corning farm lands along their lines
open for lease or occupation by re-
turning soldiers, it was disclosed to-
day in the report of the Railroad Ad-
ministration's division of traffic, headed
by Edward Chambers. covering the
year 1915
This IL in furtherance o, Secretary
Lanes plan for encouraging the recla-
nation of lands by discharged SOL
diers.
The report also indicated that the
Railroad Adminis'rat hopes TO put
into effect, as soon as the Interstate
Commerce Commission has approved
the uniform class scale rate recently
submitted to tho commission and to
state com nis toner's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
TRIBUTES TO ROOSEVELT.
All Oyster Bay CIerRyncn Deliver
EuloRtcs.

Clergy men Of all denominations in
the churches Of oyster Bay paid tribute
Yesterday 20 the memory OF Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt Among them were the
Rev, George F.. Tamage of Christ Epis-
copal Church. who presided al the
funeral services; the Rev. Father charles
Canvan 81 81. pomniCks Catholic
Church. which the late President fire.
quently visited. and the Rev. II : Dun
ming or the oyster Bay Presbyterian
Church
During the day several thousand per
sons iourueyed to the Colonels grave in
the towns quiet little cemetery. In tho
throng of visitors wern hundreds of sol
diers and sailors. oyster Ray men re-
Gently mustered out of the military ser
vice still are maintaining a voluntary
guard at the grave.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
PRINCESS PAT TO WED FEB. q
Commander Ramsay to Lead Bride
10 Altar In Westminster Abbey,

LoNnoN, Ian. 1o--Thc marriage Of
Princess Patricia of Connaught TO Com
ruander Ramsay Of the royal navy will
take place In Westminster Abbey Feb.
ruary -.
The announcement OF the enga cement
o. tho Princess and Commander Ramsay
was made about Christmas
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13

RunArEsr. Jan. 1.-THE Entente Eco
nomic Commission. headed by DIR. Alonzo
Taylor of the American Food Admins
tration, which cane TO investigate the
food situation in Russia. Started to-day
on the return journey to Paris. The
commission came to budapest after hav-
rig studied conditions in Vienna.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
BRITISH LOAN OVER z BILLIONS
War aud Bond subscriptions Ex-
pcctcd TO Reach SS,OOO,OOO,OOO,

1oNpoN, Jan. L. The sale of National
war bonds. which will close January 10,
mas met with great financial success
The total according 10 GEORGE Sutton OF
the National War Savings Associa ton,
/ approximately $500. 600. 600.
1t rs hoped the total will reach $4,000
c"0.0o0 before the end of the campaign
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
100 GOLD STARS IN
+ COLUMBIA'S FLAG
Memorial Service Held at Uni
ycrsity in Honor of Fallen
Heroes.
HAD 1900 WITH COLORS
President Butler Reads Long
List of Names-RclativeS
Hear Tributes.

The service flag OF Columbia Cniver-
t;y will contain probably $50 gold stars
when the last word comes from over
peas At present 120 of these insignia
Of death in honor show on the flag,
which was exhibited yesterday after
noon at the memorial services held in
s. raurs Chapel. The Gag, which was
TIE gift o. :he alumni, was presented to
President Nicholas Murray Butler by
saior J. August Barnard.
Chaplain Raymond c. Knox conducted
ire memorial service. The chapel was
decorated with the Stars and Stripes
I'D the flags of the Allies. All except
gallery seats were taken by the families
1rd classmates OF the Columbia men
VITO died for their country. the families
suing on the left OF the chapel, the
classmates on the right Assembling by
CtsseS the alumni. headed by the Oldest
rass. marched from the library to the
chapel few minutes before +. NJ.
After the reading of the lesson the
guard Of honor. composed of alumni, re-
leased the folds OF the gold starred flag,
which was suspended from the centre
Of The Chancel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
A story Of Rooseve,t's Suit.

At the st James Methodist Episcopal
Church. l26th street and Madison ave-
nue., William II. Van Benschoten, who
was Col. Roosevelts attorney. speaking
to an OVERLOOKING congregation that in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
GERMANS DISCUSS ROOSEVELT.
Hope His Death VIII Make Recon-
ciliation Easier.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 12.--German papers
make extended reference to the death Of
Theodore Roosevelt. whom they describe
as one of Germany's most bitter enemies
in spite of the courtesy and friendship
shown him by German papers. While
all describe him as one of the most re-
markable men who ever lived they ex-
press the hope that his death will make
easier a reconciliation between the two
peoples
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13

NLApIvosToK. Jan. ? tdelayed) Flags
at the American, allied and Czecho-
Slovak headquarters are flying from half
mast out of respect for the late Col.
Theodore Roosevelt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
st. George Ferries Running.

Regular schedule trips OF the munich
pal ferryboate running between White
hall street and 81. George. Staten Island
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
STRIKE IN HARBOR
FORCES u. S. TO ACT
Continued from FIRST Pogo

tho National War Labor Board, issued a
signed statement in which they said
that the boat owners had Constantly
violated previous awards and that they
had contemporary refused 30 comply
with the orders of the National War
Labor Board 1t is. Of course. very
plain that these gentlemen have by such
utterances debarred themselves from
taking any part in the hearing by or
deliberations of the board. The basis
Of every hearing is that the arbiter
shall approach the matter with an I'M
BIASED and open mind. Upon assump-
ton that these gentlemen will not sit. We
shall attend before tho board and re-
ceive, with the utmost respect, any sug
gestions It may decide to offer"
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Manly VIII SIT To-day.

II thus readily will be seen that the
boat owners intend to ignore the de-
cision Of the Manly board. Mr. Manly
will sit with the board to-day. as will
the other labor representatives on the
ioard who joined with him in n denun-
citation of the boat owners last Wednes-
day. In that statement the War Labor
Board members blamed the boat owners
for the strike because "thev refused to
submit to any form of arbitration offered
70 them with reference to the demands
Of the men"
To-day the boat owners will be repre-
scented at the hearing by their counsel,
Paul A. Bonynge, and Joseph n. Moran.
their chairman. But when the meeting
is opened and they see Messrs. Manly,
Johnston ct al. sitting on the bench they
will remain in the room as listeners and
not as participants in the proceedings.
In accordance with the cabled request of
President Wilson the War Labor Board
will proceed to its findin; at once and
issue its award as soon az possible. The
boat owners will not respect the finding
aud under the war emergency act the
shipping Board or some Government
agency will Immediately take control of
the port system.
Unlike the Railroad Administration.
where the heads of every railroad in the
country gave the Government appoin:ees
every possible assistance in facilitating
the operation of the nations railway
system. the shipping officials will find
themselves face to face with a difficult
task. On the other hand captains of
some OF the boats that will be seized de-
Clared il would be easy sailing in week
or so.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
A Photograph


derful pal to get reminis-
cent with or forget all
that's past in a rcvelry Of
cheerful music.
Among the best talking
machines we know is the
"Widdicomb," a musical
instrument as far above
the old fashioned squawk
producer as ecstasy is
from torture. Its tone is
a delight, for the "Widdi-
comb" combines three
elements essential TO per
feet sound reproduction.
a strong, smooth running
motor, a clear mica re-
producer and a properly
constructed tone cham
Der.
Needle noises. vibrations
and blast are practically
eliminated by the tonal
perfection Of this instru-
ment.
In keeping with such su
perlor mechanism are the
graceful cabirets or con
sole cases which in them
selves add to the beauty
Of a room. You may
select from Queen Anne,
Sheraton, Chippendale or
Adam periods. A most
popular model is the carly
American Console al
$500.
HIT-S Fourth Floor. 3ith
street Rear
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-13
Eight Hour Schedule DimcuIt.

The uub Of the controversy is the eight
hour issue. to which the Government is
already committed. In factories and
stores and occupations where employ
ment is continuous. the eight hour sched-
ME is feasible. say the boat owners. but
they are very emphatic in their state
ment that in no way, shape or form can
II he applied to running harbor boats,
where a man works four hours some
days and lays in dock the rest of the
time. They contend individual employees
admit to them that the eight hour sched-
ulc is imposs lille. but that tho labor
leaders who are controlling the strike
are insistent in their demand for il.
If the wage increases asked by the
men are granted and the eight hour plan
is put into effect shipping prices will be
so prohibitive that the business now
coming to the port Of New York will he
diverted elsewhere. say the ship owners.
Although President Thomas l.. Della
hunty of the Marine Workers Afliation
ordered the men back TO their boats sat
urday night. very few put in an appear
ance yesterday, and hardly any Of the
tugs or scows put out OF New York har-
Dor. Ferries were running from Jersey
and Brooklyn shores. enough to accom-
modate the sunday crowds This morn
ing the entire IA 900 or $4,000 who have
been on strike since Thursday viii re-
turn 10 work and continue under the Old
schedule until the award Of the National
War Labor Board is made public. There
{ a bare possibility that even should
the War Labor Board make a finding
the men will walk out again. for the
leaders are determined that the eight
hour demand shall he granted. some Of
them went So far Saturday ~ TO declare
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
Memphis District
Weather Bulletin

Memphis, Tenn April 2S, 1919.
High Low Rain
Vas Tee -. 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEE SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

Default having been made in the pay
ment of the debts and obligations Sc
cured to be paid In q certain deed OF
trust, executed the 23d day of Novem-
Der, 1918, by NJ. d. Wagner and wife,
Nellie r. Wagner, to the undersigned as
trustee, as same appears Of record in
the office of the register of Shelby
county. Tennessee, in book 692. page
229, and tho owner OF the debt secured
having requested the undersigned to
advertise and sell the property secured
by aid deed Of trust, all OF said indebt-
edness having matured. by default in
the payment Of a part thereof, at the
option of the owner, this is to give no.
tlce that we will, on
MONDAY, MAY 3, 1919,
commencing at II O'Clock noon, at the
southwest corner of the courthouse,
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee, and
at the Adams avenue entrance thereof,
proceed to sell at public cutlery to the
highest and best bidder for cash. the
following described property to-wit:
Situated in Shelby county, Tennessee,
as follows:
Lot No. So East End Highlands subdivi-
sion of part of lot "a and all of lot 20,
Cooper tract, as shown by plat of record
In plat book 6, page 81, Of the regis
see; aid lot No. 90 fronts 40 feet on the
north side Of York avenue and runs
back northwardly between parallel lines
a distance OF 1876 feet. p
All right and equity of redemption,
homestead and dover waived in said
deed of trust, and the title Is believed
to be good, but we will sell and con-
BANK OF COMMERCE. & TRUST co.
BY S. j. SHEPHERD, Trust officer. y
This April II. 1919. MA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
DOW. JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK. April 25.-OttO K.
Kahn speaking in Pittsburgh declared
that capital and labor are both entitled
to living wages and should share the
balance prOpOrtionately. =
London Times says England and
France strongly support President Will
gUn in his attitude on the Italian ques-
ton.
Secretary to President Tumulty is
sues statement denying widely pub
lished report that United States had
entered into treaty OF alliance with
British and French governments.
Total Victory loans subscriptions re-
ported to Washington so far 1916, 900, 900.
President Carranza very bitter over
failure Of allied powers TO invite MeXi-
co to participate In conference Of neu-
trails at Paris. Mexican minister to
France now in Spain awaiting orders
from his country.
Premier Orlando left Paris last night.
Foreign Minister Sonnino and other
italian delegates and representatives to
remain In Paris Temporarily. ,
AvergHe price Of 20 rails SA2A, off
%; 20 lndustrials. 91.65; off IA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
FROM WALL STREET
Tone in Early Trading ITregu-
lar, Due to Confusion Over
Political Situation.

NEW YORK. April 25.-The tone Of
the stock market az the irregular OPEN
ing Of today's session continued to re-
fleet the confusion Of sentiment pre-
vatling in speculative circles. mainly as
a result VI foreign advices. Short COW
ering was observed in some Of the
equipments. oils and low-priCed rails,
Texas & and Pacific scoring a new
high for the present movement. Ship
pings, metals and utilities were hesltant
and mostly lower, but United States
Steel held around Yesterdays closing
quotations Of par after a slight set
back.
A broader demand for secondary rails
Mt further gains featured the midses-
sion. Sales Of Texas Pacific land trust
certificates, including odd lots at 325.
represented an advance Of 90 points
over their previous quotations. The
usual market leaders were dull and ir-
regular.
Prices averaged highest levels later,
equipments and motors experimenting
further gains in rails and oils. The
closing was strong.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
INFLUENZA PLAYS BIG
PART IN DEATH RATE

LONDON, April 25.-Coincident with
publication Of the report showing that
during the last quarter Of 1918 the num-.
her Of deaths exceeded the birthrate
for the first time In the history Of civil
registration In this country, the war
office has announced the release in one
week of 700 physicians from the army.
Influenza caused the great increase
in the death rate, the number of vic
tins from that disease being 9 ,99S, or
IL per cen Of the total deaths for the
period. Lack Of physicians is held re-
sponsible for the failure to curb the
epidemic. At the beginning of this
month, although 1850, 900 men of the
army had been demobilized. only 1900
out OF IL, 900 physicians had been re-
leased,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25

ST, LOUIS, April 25-Poultry, UNI
changed, except hens. SoMc; butter,
creamery, Sic,
Eggs, 400,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

KANSAS CITY, April 25.-Hogs-Re-
$40 5d2O.S so; 1heavies, $50. 70G2O.95; me-
dium, $50. 35a2O,S5; lights, $19.0Oq2O.6 60;
pigs, SIG. 5Odl9,5O
Cattle-Receipts, 100; steady; calves
$40, jOqlS.l 10; COWS and heifers, $6,656
Is. go: Gamers, Sc. 0096.6 60; calves, 1925
q13.5O; %stockers, $s.50d16.2 5.
Sheep-ReCeipts, Is, 900; steady; lambs,
$16O Od Is. rs; culls, $11.25d16,OO; me-
dium ewes, $l125Q14,5O; breeding ewes,
50. 50@17.O0.
ST. LOUIS, April 25.-Hogs-Recejpts
$500; DC to 10c higher; lights, $40. 2Oa
20.6 5; pigs. Sis. 00n19. 25; mixed, $40. ESQ
90 90; heavy, $50. S5q21.OO; bulk, $40. 254
90 30.
Cattle-Receipts. 1900; steady; native.
steers, / 1.5OqlS,5 so; yearqngs, 50. 500
1900; cows. $10.50Gl 1850; stockers,
$l0.g0gl3.50; prime Southern steers,
1900; Gamers, $5.50q7.25; calves. $7.75
sheep-Receipts, 300; steady; lambs,
S21. 0On2l 25; ewes, l3,00414.50; can
ners, $A50d11.00.
CHICAGO. April 25-Hogs, receipts.
5000; weak 10 I0c lower; bulk, SPOTS
WSl,uV' 1CdNg' pGu.JVNI Gl'lu, euluI
$2o,65a?L05.; light, $lS,75Q21.0O; pigs,
81. 10. 90.
Cattle, receipts, 1000; steady to low
err; heavy steers, $11. 50d POPS; light,
$40, 50d1S,25; COWS and heifers, $7.75@
1900; Gamers, $50 m1O. so; calves,
$12 756t4.OO: stockers. $S.75915.7 rs.
Sheep, receipts, 1000; firm to 15c
higher. lambs, $17.25d19.65; culls, $13. 90
d17.25; springs, SIS, 5OR18.21; medium
ewes, 81, 75@15.50; culls, $6,O0Q11.7S.
: ST. LOUIS, April 25,-Hogs, receipts
$500; higher; lights, $40, % @20.65i pigs,
SIS. OOd 10, %; heavy. $2O.S582l.00.
Cattle, receipts, 1900; steady; native
steers, S11y504lS,5 so; neifers, 50. 5O@j
1900; cows, $40 50I13,5O; stockers, $40
@13.50: calves, 81. 75d15.50.
Sheep. receipts, 300; steady; lambs,
$21. OO@ q rs; ewes, $l30O@145O; can
ers and choppers, $9,50Q11.00.
FORT WORTH, Tex. April 25,-Cat-
tle-Receipts, 5000; steady. Beeves,
s ,5O@14,00.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900; steady, Heavy,
$40. 40920.60
h e - Receipts, 1000; draggy.
Lambs, $l6.00@l9.0 90.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
NEW E T

NEW ORLEANS, April 25.-Better
cables than due and the absence OF
May notices gave the cotton market
a steady feeling or the opening today.
After the call the demand strengthened
on the forecast Of lower temperatures
for the belt and prices were sent 10 to
- points over Yesterdays close.
The advance continued until It
amounted to - To IS points. Here It
was checked " realizing sales from
Jnr long side, At noon prices were .
to 20 points over yesterdays finals
Price changes became narrow. At l
o'clock the market stood at "A net gain
Of s to II points.
Spots closed steady at advance Of
10 points: ordinary 1913: good ordinary
1913; low middling 22,13; middling
21.63; good middlinG 2S.63. Sales on
the spot 500; To arrive 1883, Delivered
On contract, none.
NEW CONTRACTS.
Futures closed very steady at advance
of "a 10 40 pOIntg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25

NEW YORK, April 26.-The cotton
market was firm this morning, open
ing at an advance OF 4 to II points
and selling 20 to "a points net higher
during the early trading with new style
May touching $500 and October 2if6.
Relatively firm cables, prospects for
less favorable weather in the eastern
belt and small May notices promoted
covering while there was trade and
Southern buying on tho advance.
Private cables reported a steadier
market In Liverpool with tho trade AL
most Ignoring the Italian situation In
anticipation Of a satisfactory solution
within the next few days. Liverpool
ssfd tho South were both buyers here
IN the advance. which extended to
Is. zoe for May and 24.S6c for October.
or about IS TO As points net higher,
Tradipg was quiet during the early
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25

Corn. No. 3 yellow. Sl6bhQt.6S; No.
I yellow, N64ql. 66tf; No. 8 yellow,
nominal, Oats, No, 3 white, 0AG7l4c;
standard, nA073Ac, Rye, No. ., $i.7s
q SO: barley, Nl4gl27; timothy, $500
lard, $32,5 5; ribs, SCI 5oq2S.5O.
=
ST, LOUIS, April 8,-Corn, No. 2
white, Sl.73.
Oats, No, ., 72c; No, 3 white, 72lbq
7Sc,
KANSAS CITY. April 25.-Cash
wheat, higher; No. I hard. s 2.7Sd2,S0;
No, ?, S2.1b; No, l red, 81, 71427S; No
?, $2.70,
Corn, weak; No, : mixed, $l,74a175:
Sl72@1,75.
Oats, lower; No. . white, 72b MISC;
No, 2 mINed, 12iAo, Nc, ? red, 7lG1Sc.
Rye, Sl.7l.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
SLEDGE & NORFLEETCO
Cotton Factors sod - s, IA e ST,

sian fly nave been received from fndi-
ana. Ohio, Missouri and lIlinois.-Mod-
ern Miller.
Chicago-The report OF bubonic
plague at Buenos Aires had some ef-
feet on the market and short covering
resulted in the recent sharp bulge. Oats
following cnrn.-MARne, & Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25

Temperature continued above normal
In southern and central portions Of tho
cotton region, hut in the northern por-
ton poler weather prevails with mini
ma S6 to rs degrees In the northeast
and ~ TO % In tho northwest. Light
local showers occurred In Central Okla
homa and a few other localities in IL a
northwest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
COFFEE.
NEW YORK, April 25.--Closil
ONE

NEW YORK, April 25.-Mercantile
paper, 5A @5h; sterling 60-day bills,
$462h; commercial 60-day bills on
banks, $4.62; commercial 6O-day bills,
$461%; demand, $4.66; cables, $467.
and six months, 5ia65%. Cali money,
firm; ruling rate, 5h; bank accept
ances, 4h.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
NEW YORK, Aprl 25,-copper dull
BOND CLOSING.

NEW YORK, April 25.-The final
prices on Liberty bonds today were:
Sbss, 1896; first Is, $3.50; second Is,
third AS, %, 90; fourth AVS. o. 40.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
DAILY INTERIOR.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, April 2b.-Cotton. spot
quiet; prices steady; good midding,
1853; middliug, l7,62; low ~'middnnE,
1911; good ordinary, 14b2; ordinary,
1929. Sales, 1000 bales, including
1880 American. Receipts, 1000 bales,
Including 900 American, Futures closed
steady. April. 1S42; May, 1874: July,
1911; September. 1853.
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afternoon. with May steady around
2s.O0c, but later months we're of un-
der realizing October declined TO 2i.5Uc
or within 8 points Of last nights close.
NEW CONTRACTS.
Futures closed steady at an advance
Of % 10 80 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS


0AfEs-At Gartiy- Ramsay hospital
Friday morning. April Is, 1919, ut SEQ
o'clock, William B. Gates.
Funeral will take place from his resi-
dence, SIS Pontotoc avenue. Due notice
o. funeral will be 0Iven.