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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
Illinois Women
Lead Campaign
TODO1c1s Prices
Organizer Issues Statement
to Women of the En-
tire State.

Chicago. Ill. Dec 1s.-Women Of
Illinois win lead the campaign
against the high cost Of living. A
woman is to take charge Of the en-
tire state organization being formed
to batter down prices. Her powers.
it IS said. VIII be even greater than
those OF Maj. A. A. sprague. fair price
commissioner for the state.
Mrs. R. Turley. organizer Of the
woman's division. issued her first
communication to the women Of the
state today.
Refuse to pay luxury prices and
unreasonable costs for the common
foodstuffs." she said.
Buy only what is absolutely nee
essary-
stop eating 81 a dozen eggs and
90 cent butter.
Postpone purchase Of the fur coat
and expensive suit for the present
and watch prices tumble.
You are 90 percent OF the pur-
chasing power IN Illinois. Use that
power and watch the results while
you carry out your other plans"
Fourteen Percent Investment.
so Rnnrn TawannaHF ~.rraa b. -..--Fee-.-.H
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
ZERO WEATHER
HITS NEW YORK
Forecast Snow Flurries In
Middle Atlantic and
New ENGLAND States.

New York. Dec. 1S.-The mercury
played hide and seek with the zero
mark today, giving New York its first
touch Of real winter weather and the
coolest December day here in two
years The temperature dropped from
20 degrees above zero yesterday after
noon to rezo this morning
VIII Probably Moderate.
Washington. u. C.. Dec 1S.-The
lowest Temperature reported 10 the
weather bureau was p below at
Mortified. Vt, while the next was %
below at Canton. n. 7.
Zero temperature was registered In
New York city. at Boston Il was s be
low; at Albany s below. and at Buffalo
Philadelphia and Atlantic City
showed q above; Baltimore above
and Washington 10 above
While the cold wave east or me
Mississippi is a severe one. 10 was said
at the weather bureau that no tenn
perature records were broken, even
Tor this early in the season
Cold 20 Continue
While the weather will moderate
some tonight the official torecasler
said cold weather would continue for
the present and that the outlook was
for snow flurries in the middle At
lantic and New England states, the
upper Ohio valley, Tennessee, the
south Atlantic and east Gulf states
tonight and tomorrow.
Cold weather continues general over
the west plateau. but comparatively
mild temperatures prevail over the
west Gulf states and on the eastern
slope Of the Rocky mountains.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
Japan VIII Not Issue
Picture Brides PASSPORTS

san Francisco. Calif., Dec. d
Senator James D. PheIan said to-
night he had received Information
from washington to the effect that
the japanese government had de-
cided to cease issuing passports to
picture brides Of japanese in the
United States and that il viii make
definite announcement to that
effect February 21.
Senator PheIan did not disclose the
source Of his Information
DisapprOVal Of the practice OF
japanese men in America in selecting
wives in Japan whose pictures only
they have seen was expressed in res
buttons recently adopted by the
board Of directors OF the japanese
association OF America
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
BIG CHRISTMAS TREE IS CUT
At CLOUDCROFT FOR EVENT

a big tree cut from the forest near
C1Oudcroft is being brought to FL
Paso TO be used in Cleveland square
Christmas eve. The central labor
union VIII furnish $500 sacks OF
candy for the tree.
These announcements were made
Wednesday night at Khaki club No.
2 where singers met TO practice for
the big community sing which viii
take place in Cleveland square the
same evening
The singing i'll be led by Kenneth
s. Clark. Of the war camp commun-
itv service Eddie Schenck. q local
musician will also be on the program
J. r. IL Raedeker, divisional ". C.
c. s. chief. is here and viii be on
hand next Wednesday night at the
Christmas tree.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
DIRECTORS AUTHORIZE NEW
DRAINAGE WORKS IN COUNTY

The directors Of the Fl Paso county
water Improvement district, number
one, have authorized the signing Of a
contract for the construction Of
drainage works and laterals in Ell
Paso county with the United States
reclamation service.
The contract calls for all necessary
work Up to a cost Of $4,000. 600. but
this sum includes amounts already
due the service J. A Smith. chairman.
says The signing Of the contract Is
authorized as a result Of a recent
election favorable 70 the action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

OF absence He win spend this peridd
at a health resort probably Mineral
Wells. Tex.
A sewer petition TO extend the sew
age system 70 block IS. East FL Paso
addition was granted.
The weekly health report showed
81 deaths and 50 births in 20 Paso
during the week ending Wednesday
night. Eighteen males and Is fe-
males and 1s males and - females
were born
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Children who Are Pale and Weak
Would be greatly benefited hy me
General STRENGTHENING Tonic Effect
Of GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
Il purifies and enriches the blood and
builds up the whole system A Gen
eral Strengthening Tonic for Adults
and Children 6oc-AdV,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Observations takeI
at s g. m 75tt
meridian time. Dec
IS, 1913.
Forecasts.
FL Paso and Vicln-
ity Partly cloudy
tonight and Friday.
New Mexico: In
settled tonight and
Friday and probably
rain little change in
temperature
Arizona Fair ex-
IRENE west. prob
ably rain in central
and east portions
tonight and Friday
warmer in extreme
north portion
West Texas: To-
uarffw r1ruTw u~0h-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Heals the Throat and Cures the
Cough. HAYES HEALING HONEY.
35c. A free box Of GROVES OPEN
TRATE SALFE for Chest Colds. Head
Colds and Group with every bottle
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Costa Rica has had nine constitu-
lions since 1921 when fl gained its
independence from Spain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

ably local rains southeast portion
Precipitation last - hours Cinches) .....l
State Of weather
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Beautiful Boston Ferns. 81. and
Up FL Paso Seed Co. Phone 353.-
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Fourteen Percent Investment.
80 Room Tenement must be sacrificed
Lee NeHman-Ph. 4004.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
Mem Christmas Sale In
Greater Boys Store
SHIRTS AND BLOUSES

He SHIRTS ana nlouses We
1 are offering are distin-
guisbed by skillful workman
ship, beauty OF design and
color. They are most appro-
pirate for gifts and any boy
VIII be more than pleased If
he finds one among his pres
ents on Christmas morning.
There is a wide range Of choice
in materials, designs and col
ors, and the price range VIII
more than please you
The Blouses-Nery Christmas
prices from csc to S..
The Madras Shirts Merry
Christmas prices, $3.50 to $500
The silk Shirts-Merry Christ
mas prices, $500 to $500.
See Herald tomorrow for full
details Of the Merry Christmas
Sale which viii take place in
the Greater Popular Boys
Store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18
THE WEATHER

Z. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUITTRF
WEATHER BUREAU.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-18

Relative humidity in Fl Paso at noon
Thursday was &C percent; Temperature al
noon was 81
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27

ing driven on any public highway
or street within the village shall be
provided during the period from one
hour after sunset to one hour before
sunrise with at least two lighted
lamps on the front, the same to be
visible at least 100 feet in the direct
ion in which said motor vehicle is
heading. There shall also be pro-
vided one rear light on such vehicle
which shall display a red light Wis
ible from the rear at least 100 feet,
and white light the rays of which
shall shine upon the number plate,
provided that motor bicycles or motor
cycles shall be required to display
but one light, the same to be dis
played on the front so that it will be
visible at least 100 feet in the direct
ion in which the same is proceeding.
Section 8. Any person or persons
found guilty of violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
punished by fine of not more than
twenty-five dollars or imprisonment
in the county jail for not more than
thirty days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment in the discretion of the
court.
Section 10. All ordinances or
parts of ordinances contravening or
inconsistent with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
This is to certify that the foregoing
Ordinance, No. 70, was duly passed
by a unanimous yea and nay vote Of
the Village Council, Monday evening,
June 18th, 1919.
w. H. Longwell, Village President
I21t2 Harold D. Spicer, Village Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,.

II
Van Buren,.
In the matter of the estate of
Louis G. Block, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four
months from the 18th, day of June,
A. D. 1919, have been allowed for
creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court
for examination and adjustment, and
that all creditors of said deceased
are required to present their claims
to said court at the probate Office
in the village of Paw Paw in said
county, on or before the goth, day of
October, A. d. 1919, and that said
claims will be heard by said court on
Monday the goth, day of October, A.
d. 1919, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon.
Dated, June 18th, A. d. 1919.
VIM. Killefer
21t3 Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27

or other vehicle propelled or driven
upon the streets of Paw Paw shall
conform to and observe the following
regulations of the road upon all
streets and avenues and public
places in the village of Paw Paw.
1. All such vehicles shall be driven
in a careful manner and with due
regard for the safety and convenience
of pedestrians and other vehicles and
shall keep to the right side OF the
street except when necessary to turn
to the left in crossing or in over
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27

taking another vehicle as herein pro-
vided.
2. All such vehicles shall pass
each other to the right and every
driver of vehicle in over taking
and passing another vehicle shall
keep to the left of such vehicle and
shall exercise such care and prudence
in so doing as the circumstances
shall demand and so as not to pro-
duce loss or damage to the vehicle or
vehicles over taken, or the occupants
thereof.
8. All vehicles moving slowly shall
keep as close as possible to the curb
on the right, allowing more swiftly
moving vehicles free passage to their
left and drivers or operators of We
hicles before turning or stopping or
changing their course shall make
sure that such movement can be
made in safety.
4. Vehicles turning to the right
into another street shall pass and
turn the corner as near to the right
hand curb as possible and vehicles
turning to the left into another street
shall pass to the right of and beyond
the center of the street intersection
before turning.
5. Vehicles crossing from one side
of the street to another shall do so
by turning to the left so as to head
in the same direction as the tn I'll
on that side of the street tCwar1'
which the crossing is made, and so
that said vehicle may stop with its
right side nearest the curb.
Section 2. Rate Of speed. No per-
son shall operate a motor vehicle of
any kind upon any of the public
streets of the village of Paw Paw at
a rate of speed greater than is reas-
enable and proper. having regard to
the traffic, or so as to endanger life
or limb and shall not in any event
Ioperate at a greater rate of speed
than ten miles an hour in the bust
ness portion of said village and fiji
teen miles an hour in all other por-
ltions thereof.
Section 3. No automobile or auto
car, or motor car or motor truck
shall be driven or managed on the
streets of said village by any person
under the age of sixteen years.
Section A. No person while under
the influence of liquor shall drive
any kind of a vehicle upon the streets
of said village.
Section 5. 1t shall be unlawful to
leave any automobile or motor car
or truck or other vehicle propelled by
artificial power upon the streets
with the engine or motive power in
operation unless the same shall be
attended by some competent person.
Section 6. 1t shall be deemed a
violation of this ordinance for any
person in charge or control of any
vehicle to make the said vehicle or
any device connected Herewith any
excessive noise to annoy the public
or to open the muffler on any vehi-
Gle or to run any vehicle with the
muffler cut out or to permit such
vehicle or any device thereon to emit
excessive smoke, gas or steam with
in the streets, alleys, highways OF
other public places in said village of
Paw Paw.
Section 7. Parking All vehicles
shall be parked on the right side of
the street and at an angle Of not less
than 45 degrees.
IL Section 9 Every motor vehicle he
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27
ORDINANCE NUMBER Is OF THE
VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

An ordinance to regulate the use
of motor cycles, automobiles, trucks
and all vehicles drawn or propelled
by motor power and other vehicles on
any of the streets of the village of
Paw Paw.
The Village of Paw Paw Ordains
Seton 1. The owner, operator,
driver or person in charge of any
automobile, motor cycle, motor truck
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-27
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the kind neigh
bors and friends for the many acts of
kindness shown us during the, ILL
ness and at the time of the death of
our beloved wife and sister.
Lawrence Brewer
Mrs. Cordelia Libbe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29

The eleventh hour hop" DC tn" wet
enthusiasts IN THIS &,,t!.n iusn.~rd ny
the Presidents a,t."u IN v".r,u% tn"
Prrhib!t.rA bill. CURED ~ and d'"h =
quick death. when IL" lH'c reports Of
the senate vote came IN over the wire.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
5COTT| OPERA
HERE TONIGHT.
Everybody is going.

Everybody is going
Never. since the famous night just six
years ago when Molba and Kubclik open
cd the University Club concerts have the
people Of Wheeling evinced so much in
tcrcst in a musical attraction nor have
they ever been more clamorous for tick
cts. Unfortunately. the capacity OF the
Court theatre Is not OF sufficient size TO
accommodate the throngs Of those VINO
would like to be present tonight. Every
possible effort has been made and will
he made by the committee TO take care
Of those desiring to attend. The doors
will be opened promptly at 1880 to ADMIT
the rush line and the standees. Excrs-
sive crowdInr will not be permitted so
il Will be we'll for all expecting TO rusil
il or to stand to be there carly.
Az matter of fact the club cannot
offer a much greater bargain than these
rush seats. Seats as close rs these IN
the Metropolitan sell this season for
$40 per performance. Tonight trey
will sell for 81. The Court theatre has
no seats at a great distance from the
stage and for opera these seats are ex-
ccllcnt.
The public should once again be re
minded that tho performance will begin
promptly at $50 and that no one VIII DE
seated during the performance OF AiNra-
colo,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
STEAMER John ROSS"
IS WITHDRAW FROM
UPPER OHIO RIVER

The steamer John Ross. rr"n"r'y %I
IThncr,r-.Ery NIatamoras trade vice.
wh,rrhnat, has been Withdrawn from
tho unrcr rnrt Of tho river md VIII now
wbcrr srn will b. engaged IN small
towns: business.
TIL Helen T. loft the local wharf Tor
New NIa,ru"raS n neon Yesterday:
Tho General trUwd"r Is $"h""uI'i -
IcoIn fnr charleston ut j.. ~. today.
and the General Wood co"S 10 lii'N-
burgh NJ the saInc tim".
ndicati"ns ar. that there will y" an
other >lil:ht RS" "a tho river du" 70
heavy rains ,hr"ugh"ut tho upper ph'"
and it's tributaries. Tho stag" ~ = r. m.
yesterday was - feet and rising stead
ly Recent rains hlv" rillcd III" stream
with GrIft that makes navigation some
what difficult.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
HERE'S A MYSTERY
THAT NEEDS SOLVING

There Is q big mystery at the Liberty
Thcatr, all this week. The manager.
cannot solve il: tho orchestra leader,
has become haEEard over it, and even
the young Lady III The box Office has
boon losing wright over II.
VI YOU begin to stop long enough be-
fore tho Buddhist shrine in the lobby
ri the Liberty theatre. You will sec on
tho richly crrhr1idcrcd table covering
coins and dollar bills. Tho money has
como 10 the feet IF the Euddha in some
mysterious manner and no one has yet
s"cn the person or persons who are re-
s3nus.hlc for The placing Of the tribute
before the image.
During III" days that y. w. Crit
eths "Iirok"n blossoms" has been play
ing at the Liberty theatre the money
has been pouring in to Ruddha. At
first il was hut n few pennies, then II
grow 10 silver coins. and now paper
money rests IN the upturncd hands Of
The image.
What influence the Buddha in Bro
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
Adiourn This Week,

JUDGE Dayton IS expected TO adjourn
rho November term Of United States
district court hero Friday. The trial or
the suit of tho McB"th-Evans Company
acainst the Northwood Glass Company.
set for trial yesterday. was continued
to the Philippl term and the jurors dis
missed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29

Information WGH'cd --"YnS. they
sometimes laundcr IL" so:lrd money NJ
tn" treasury"
can you tell II" wh"r" They hang il
?"-"kansas city Journal"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
HERE AND THERE:
ITEMS Of interest tn Local People
About Wheeling Folks. Societies
and Organizations.

Ono Of the prisoners who escaped
from the Earrows road gang. s"nt out
from the Nouadsv'll" p"nit"nt.ary. has
hcen captured at New MlrtiuSVili". \
guard has been sent after tn" convict.
He mas served three. out If 4 ten years
Suntcncc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
city RDYS NEW WHITE MOTOR
AMBULANCE AND POLICE PATROL

asked 20 bid on the equipment needed.
but only about six bids were received.
tho majority of them joint bids on the
two machines. The White car Is ono OF
the best makes on the market ana Man
acer Ephlin was fortunate in securing
4 liberal allowance on tho old equip
mont. Tho factory price for the two
cars as shown by the bid of Mr..
OKcctc. was s?S&3.5O minus $500.
making the cash price to be paid, S.
$3.50.
Manager Ephlin has been working on
tho proposed purchas" for some time
and tho object OF his mysterious trip.
commented on by ono newspaper short
time aEn. was a visit 10 tho factory OF
tho White Motor Company in Cleveland
in company with Police Chief Fred Fra
zier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29

The greater the necessity FOR saving
che greater your opportunity use
The lntelliGcncer Want Ada
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
Wz,FOSTER UNABLE
TO COME SUNDAY

According 10 a statement issued last
uiEIt by !. ~ Peters. local labor organ
i?rr. !; VIII he Impossible To bring WI
Lam Il. Foster. secrctary-treasurcr OF
g." national comm ttcc or the iron ana
s:,,rI workers. 10 th;s city for the labor
mass meeting on Sunday. Foster VIII
b. detained in PITTSBURGH by special
meeting Of the Pennsylvania Federation
a.: G.ahur. but i is expected that he VII!
4rnd an Official Of the national COM
r,jircn to Wheeling for the meeting.
which will be- one OF the most important
hold
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
THIS ISLAST DAY
TO SEE "CHECKERS''

Owing to the unprecedented success
of Checkers" the William Fox racing
play showing at the Rex theatre all
last week and three extra days OF this
wcck, announces continuous perform.
thc showing here. The doors will open
at noon and tho show will he continuous
until eleven o'clock at night.
Thousands have seen tho great photo
play. mad" from III" famous racing play.
and praise OF tho production has peen
IMMORAL ard enthusiastic. The picture
is played H.. an all-stnr cast and Is one
Of tho most spectacular dramas seen
hero in long time. It's stirring scenes
and DELIGHTFUL romance must inevitably
live long in memory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
SEEK APPEAL FOR
GEORGE E. FISHER
Benwood Man to Fight White Slave
Case in High Court.

Attorney Martin Brown. Of Mounds.
vile. representing GecrE" z. FISHER. OF
i{cnwood. yesterday filed with Judge
Aston G. Dayton. in United States dis,
error ard petition fer appeal to the
United States circuit court Of appeals:
Fisher. 1t viii he remembered, was
found guilty last week OF violating the
Mann white slave act and sentenced Dy
Jrdrn nayton TO serve three years in
federal prison at Atlanta.
Fisher Will he hold II the circuit court
Of appeals under $1,000 bono:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29

domestic drama which started al
the home Of Bernard Mularski. ended UP
II police court. after bernard had given
Mary playful push in III" face. top
p!:ng her in a puddle Of water. Der
uard expressed great establishment that
Mary called a cop and Mad him p'ch"d.
a perfect right t. heat NJ his wife. !:
she docs not conduct herself ar,urt:u.~
L IN" husbands ideas. Juig" I;:'2 fined
the delinquent s." or ninety days in
jail. with the rebU;;c that t&in-> i,l.r
that are not being don" u 'Ac Land OF
the free and IN" HON" of the brave.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
CITY MANAGER EPHLU CLOSED
DEAL PoR EQUIPMENT
YESTERDAY.
Prace IL Se,S53-5o, With 81, 800 Allow
nncs For Ola Machines.

A contrac, was made yesterday by
CITY Manager Charles o. Ephltn with
the White Motor Company. OF Clcve-
land. through J. J. O'Kcef". local agent.
for the purchase Of new motor amou-
lance and police patrol. The price L"
be paid for tn" up-to-datc vehicles IS
$s.533.50. after an allowance made Tor
the old equipment turned in on the pur-
chase.
The dealers say il IS impossible 20
guarantee delivery within I20 days but
tina. in all probability the ambulance
v,II he forwarded in about six weeks.
All local automobile dealers were
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-29
SEEKS CITIZENSHIP

George Hatsimonolis. a Creek laborrr.
horn in SnnnS tirr"c". who has been in
this country since lHl". declared his in
trntion Of becoming 4 citizen Of tho
United States yesterday at tho office
Of the clerk Of tho federal court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-01-09
DOCORS TREAT
COLDS AND GRIPPE

Ask any phf5lclan or druggist and
he will tell yof that the best and only
effective remJy for a bad cold, sore
throat or la Gppe is what he calls "a
brisk calomep purge" which means a
big dose of Slomel at-bed time. But
as the old sse calomel has some very
unpleasant and dangerous qualities
physicians bd druggists are now rec
%ommendine the improved n~ausealess
calomel. cGed "Calotabs" which is
purified al refined from the sickea-
ing and dngerous effects and whose
medicinapirtues are vastly iimprov-
ed.
One Cfotab on the tongue at bed
time wiba swallow Of water,-that's
all. Nosalts, no nausea nor the
slightes interference with your diet,
pleasuS or work. Next morning
your d has vanished and your en-
tire sSem is purified and refreshed.
CalSbs are sold only in original
sealed packages, price t~hirty-fve
cents Your druggist guarantees Cal
otab.y refunding the price if you arc
not gighted.-Adv.