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FOR AMENDMENT NO. IS. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IS.

Proposed Amendment No. IS to the
 Consultation of Arkansas.
 Re It Resolved by the House of Rep resentatives of the state of Arkansas and the Senate of tAe state of Arkan- sas. a Majority Of All the Members Elected to Each House Agreeing
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti- tuition of the State of Arkansas, and. upon being submitted to the electors at tho next general election for sem ators and representatives If a major ity of the electors voting at such an election adopt such an amendment the stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 Section 1. The Supreme Court shall be composed of five judges. one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such. any three of whom shall constitute quorum. and the con- currencs of at least three judges shall in every case be necessary to a decis- lon, Provided, If it should hereafter be- come necessary to increase the number of the judges of the Supreme Court the Legislature may provide for two addi- tional judges and may also provide for the court sitting in divisions under such regulations as may be prescribed by law.
 at stated times receive comp sa tion n for their services to be fixed by law which shall not be less than four thou sand nor more than six thousand dol- lars per annum. Until otherwise pro- vided by law. the judges of tho Su- prsms Court shall receive a salary of six thousand dollars per annum. They shall not be allowed any fees or per- quisites of office, nor hold any other office of trust or profit. under the State or the United States .
 Sec. 5. The provisions of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment are here- by repealed insofar as they are In con- fiot herewith. and this amendment shall take effect and be in operation sixty (6O) days after its approval and adoption by the people of the State of Arkansas
 Approved by the Governor. and nled in the office of Secretary of State February '. 1919.
 Witness my hand and official seal this 18th day of April. 1s30
 (seaD TOM J. TERRALA
 1seret&ry of state
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When the baby takes too mucl

When the baby takes too much food the stomach turns; the result IS indigestion. sourness and vomit- ing. Frequently the bowels are in volved and there is collie pains and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELK lR is grand corrective remedy for the stomach and bowel disord- CTS of babies. It is pure, wholesome and pleasant to take. Sold by Har- rington Bros. stf
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LEAP YEAR PROPOSAL IS
 REJECTED, GIRL SHOOTS SELF

Chicago, May 14.-Miss aMry White last night shot herself after her leap year proposal had been re- jected by Joseph eKller, friend of several years standing.
 Mss White invited Keller to din- ner, took him to a picture show, and suggested a walk in the park There she proposed marriage and announced she had furnished an apartment for Keller.
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.
provosed Amendment No. 15 to tn .
 COnstatutlOn of Arkansas.

rrsvos~d Amendment No. 15 to the
 Con.titution of Arkansas.
 Amending the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that tho Supreme Court of the State shall be composed of five judges. one of whom shall be styled and elected Chief Jus tice, any three of whom shall consti- tute a quorum. and requiring the con currence of at least three judges in every decision; providing that If it be- come necessary the LegsDlature may provide for two additional judges and for the Court to sit in divisions: pro- vidinG the salaries of the Judges shall be fixed by law at not less than Four Thousand (34.oo0.00) Dollars nor move than Six Thousand ts,oeo.eo) Dollars per year, and fixing their salaries until otherwise provided by law at Six Thousand (sS.000.0o) Dollars per year; providing that the judges shall not be allowed any fees or psrquisites of of. Ace. nor to hold any other office of trust or profit under the State or United States; providing for the repeal of such portions of the constitution as are in conflict; and providing that the amendment shall become operative sixty days after it's approval and adop- sion by the people of the State
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It is suggested that President Wilson would be greatly benefited by a complete rest for several years. So why wouldn't it be good idea to make him our next vice-presi- dentf-NashviIle Southern Lumber man.
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ln the whole field of medicine there is not a healing remedy that will repair damage to the flesh more quickly than BILLIARDS SNoW
 LINIMENT. In cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheuma- tism, it's healing and penetrating power is extraordinary. Sold by Harrington Bros. tf
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rRoPosED LEGISLATIVE Am"ND-
 MENT.
v-o,o..d Amendment No. l4, U
 Snu.tttuvfon of Arkansas. =,

Constftution of Arkansas. or
 Amending Section l or A'oi oF Arkan- .as .ns as amended by Amendment N9i 2. sdopted January 14th ls9g; 11G,ted pdOsiatss states ts,t tbe prescribed residence m
 State except tho those inc deg5lned gg95mln@ssion of rlyht oy sha11 he allowed to vote at sslg"iSs. sng election. upon exhibitns payl S9n tax receipt or other syidsnce o per- s nsn' att,ining majority after tims oi ssssssing taxes and .HssssrS bsf0rs sisTSI quail gs.toD. shall be permitted to vote; providing that judges of eigetioP Teeeipts sn1 at mark or stamp poll tax ,'apt the +he time of voting to prevent boIder thereof from voting. more tnsf it once at an election; and decialtn5S .n 5snv tba niIrpose of the amendment 10 tsyy uSy rirht of suffrage to aliens ana to coIr, r,s, the right of suffrage equally upon sex srd women, without regard to anoyidsd that women shall not be com peiled to serve on juries.
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Don't let the price lead you a believe that the motor-car and dog in the same clothing advertisemss go with the suit-Tampa Tribune.
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The League of Nations may pre- vent other wars, but it seems to be serving to keep this one going on indefinitely Record.
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Secretary Cummings asserts that the Wilson administration has turn ed out a big success. Which is, af- ter all, neat way of paying tribute to MT. Lansing. Manila Bulletin.
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Failing to get Mars to ansEss those scientists who are looking f9 some thing hard to achieve migt try to get central.-Columbia Ra' ord.
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A trade journal declares that kas sia produces twenty-five per cei' of the worlds oats. This estlmaa is very low if wild oats are lncludsl Omaha News.
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The jail fugitive who returned n escape the high cost of living prf bably felt sure he would not hsa to share his quarters with profitesn Newark News.
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When a man calls his wife duck, she may remind him that duck is served with dressing Greenville (S. e. Piedmont
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McAdoo would make a distinction between earned and unearned in comes. There is. A social dis tinction.- Baltimore Sun.
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Her wounds are not serious, hos pital attaches say.
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There is kick in every pair of $15 shoes.-Newark Star-Eagle.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
MOTHERS CIRCLE PICNIC
ON LAWN AT ACTON"

On Tuesday afternoon. August 3rd,
the Mothers Circle will hold social
and business session combined on the
beautiful lawn OF Mrs. Kadesch.
Franklin street
All members are urged to attend.
as well as would-be members. All
are urged to bring children. If they
have none of their own, bring some
ones else.
Hours of the picnic are from 3 to
6. There will be games for the chill
dren; also ice cream. This will take
the place of the annual picnic and it
is hoped there will be a full attend
ance as it will be an opportunity to
enjoy the true spirit of hospitality of
Mrs. Kadeseh in her dear old colonial
home, formerly occupied by the Muir
rays. and better known as Acton"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
CITY CROWDED TODAY
WITH VACAT|ON|STS
FROM COUNTRYSIDE


The summer vacation season on the
shores of the Severn, and the rivers
below Annapolis is now about at its
height
No better evidence of this could be
shown than by the large number of
automobiles and other vehicles bear
ing pleasure parties. in the city, the
majority of them 10 make their week
end purchases. and others who came
purely for frolicsome jaunts West
street. Main street and the Market
Square were in an almost impossible
condition throughout the morning.
Traffic became so congested at times.
in fact. that vehicles had to either
stand in line. proceed in, order to get
by one another in the long line. Traf-
fc. scenes enacted about the city to-
day. in fact, have been about the
busiest that Annapolis has ever wit
messed. not excepting Sundays when
hundreds of automobilists from Bal
timore and elsewhere pass through
the old town
Today's jam of traffic was the re-
suit of summer sojourners coming
from various places in a radius of Is
miles of the city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
CIVIL SERVICE TEST
TO SECURE LABORERS

The United Civil Service Commits
sion announces that an open COMPETE
tive examination for the position OF
unskilled labor will be held al Anna
polls. August 81, to secure eligibles
from which to make certification TO
fill vacancies as they may occur as
in positions of unskilled laborers.
One vacancy now exists. The salary
is $500 per annum
Applications will not be accepted
from persons who are not citizens of
the United States. or who will be less
than 20 or more than so years of age
on the date of examination, except
that honorably discharged soldiers.
sailors, and marines. their widows,
and the wives of soldiers, sailors. and
marines disqualified by injuries re-
ceiyed in service and line of duty may
be examined without regard TO their
age.
The duties OF men are those of a
common laborer or workman, and of
women those OF a charwoman, such
as sweeping. dusting, cleaning, etc.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
STATE BANKS SHOW
LARGE INCREASE

The report of George w. Page, State
Bank Commissioner, for the six
months period ended June 30, last
shows large gains in the resources OF
State banks under his jurisdiction.
They include State incorporated
banks, savings banks, trust companies
and mutual savings institutions.
Total assets of the State banks ard
trust companies are $271,412,6lS41,
while the mutual savings institutions
show aggregate resources of $13S,694.
1112S. This, added to the total as
sets of the State banks and crust COM
panies, give the unprecedented figures
of $405, LOG, ,729.69
First call made by the State Bank
Commissioner was issued jus. ten
years ago At that timo the agg .e-ate
resources of all State institutions was
of s405, log, 1889.
During this period the State banks
and trust companies show approxin-
ately a 200 per cent. increase.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
LAST CALL TONIGHT
FOR FIREMEN'S FETE

To Rockville. Montgomery county
Md, goes the chunk of sweetness in
the shape of the 10 lib. box of candy
won last night at the Water Witch
Hook and Ladder Fire Company's
carnival and street fete. foot of Main
street.
The lucky winner of the ten pounds
Of candy was Mrs. Nora Jarboe, of
Rockville. The lucky number was 1870.
The three pound box of candy was
won by Mrs. Harry Fisher. There
will be many useful and valuable
things drawn for tonight among
which will be a pair Of shoes donated
by Mayor j. j. Levy, a library table
donated by the w. u. McCready Com
pany. a centre piece donated by Mrs.
Holden, and a half dozen kiddie cars
donated by Gomprecht and Benesch,
or Baltimore.
Tonight the Water Witch fete will
close, and there will be many bar
gains offered besides a good time as
sured all patrons.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
INCREASED RATES ON
W., B. & A. WILL STAND

The recent increase of fares by the
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Railway will not be modified. The
Interstate Commerce Commission yes
terday upheld the judgment of its
board of suspension in allowing pas
senger rate increases from Washing
ton TO all stations on the lines of the
railway in Maryland.
In letter to John r. Riggles,
chairman of the W., B. & A. Commu-
ters' Club, Secretary McGinty, of the
commission, stated yesterday that,
after full consideration of the facts
presented at a hearing held July 2,
the commission was without author
ity to suspend the rates contained in
the tariff filed by the railway COM
pany Mr. Riggles is advised to sub
nit formal complain of unfair rates,
interstate, to the commission If the
ruling is not satisfactory to him.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
CARNIVAL FEVER GRIPS
VARIOUS COMMUNITIES

The carnival fever has gripped diff
,erent sections of the county, so that
his sort of outdoor amusement, is not
only confined to the volunteer fire
companies of the city.
The community at Linthicum
Heights is closing three-day car
rival tonight in the upper county.
Glenburnie will hold its annual func-
ion beginning on Monday night and
continuing throughout the week, and
he Firemen and Improvement Asso-
ciation of West Annapolis will inaug-
arate their festival on August z, TO
continue for a week. Immediately
following the West Annapolitans, the
volunteer hremen of Eastport will
give their fete, the dates being August
IA to 81; and last but not least, the
Rescue Hose Company, of this city,
whose fete begins on Saturday, Au-
gust 2S to September 4. inclusive.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
IMPROVING SEVERN
BOAT CLUBHOUSE

Workmen are engaged in improv-
ing the clubhouse porch at the Severn
Boat Club, foot of Duke of GlOuces-
ter street, on Spa creek and Severn
River.
Contractor and builder, Charles
Carlson. has the contract The lower
portion of the porch surrounding the
second floor of the clubhouse is be-
ing enclosed and shingled, and it is
understood the entire porch will be
screened to protect the club members
and their guests from flies and mos
quitoes. The porch will also be en-
closed, it is understood, with glass
swinging windows, that viii make it
comfortable for winter use as a sun
parlor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
ADM. BENSON INSPECTS
HARBOR OF BALTIMORE

Admiral William 5. Benson, chair
man of the United States Shipping
Board. yesterday went to Baltimore,
and inspected the boards new Offices
in the Cocoa-Cola Building, and later,
as the guest of Harbor Engineer Ban
croft Hill, toured the harbor on the
city tug Baltimore to obtain first
hand information of the anchorage
situation.
With him were Mrs. Benson and
Secretary Bailey. of the Shipping
Board. At the boards offices Admiral
Benson was met by w. w. Tingle, the
boards district manager in Baltimore.
Admiral Benson and Mrs. Benson
and Secretary Bailey were entertain
ed at luncheon before returning to
Washington by Doctor and Mrs. w. P.
e. Wyse. of Pikesville, brother-in-law
and sister of the Admiral.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
DR.. BURGAN'S MOTHER
PASSES AWAY IN BALTIC.

After an illness of more than two
weeks following an operation at a
Baltimore hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth a.
Burgan, wife of Franklin S. Burgan,
and mother OF the Rev. Harry Wilson
Burgan, ID. d., of this city, pastor OF
the First Methodist Episcopal Church,
died last night.
Funeral arrangements have not
been fully completed, but the funeral
will be on Monday from her late resi-
dence, 1906 East Lafayette avenue,
Baltimore DIR. Don S. Colt. District
having charge of the services.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Burgan
is survived by three children. Miss
Matte Burgan and Mrs. William
Thompson, both of Baltimore and
Dr. Burgan, of Annapolis. The last
surviving member of the family is a
brother of the deceased, Rev. Joseph
Wilson, of Radcliffe. member of the
Iowa Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The deceased was a daughter OF a
minister, the Rev. Joseph T. Wilson,
of the Baltimore Conference. Her sis
ter, Mrs Bowel. of Prince Frederick,
well known in social and church cir
cles there, and throughout Calvert
county, died but short time ago
Mrs. Burgan married Frnalllin S.
Burgan, and since her marriage had
lived III Baltimore, where her hus-
band is el gagcd in the produce bust
ness. She was a devoted wife and
mother, and a beautiful Christian
character She loved her home. and
while being devotedly attached to all
her children. the pride of her heart
was the son who became a minister Of
the Gospel, Dr. Burgan, on whom the
grief of his mothers death bears
heavily.
Since her operation at a Baltimore
hospital some few weeks ago, DR.. Bur
gan has been in constant and faithful
attendance at his mothers bedside.
The minister hoped till the last that
his mother would pull through, and
while everything possible was done
for her comfort. other complications
developed that resulted in Mrs. Bur
gan's death last evening. -a'T's'
Great sympathy is expressed here
today tor the pastor of the First M f.
Church, who has suffered this afIilic-
ton
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
FRATERNAL ORDERS
TO ATTEND FUNERAL


Tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock
The funeral service over the remains
Of Washington White, whose death qc-
Cured on Thursday afternoon in the
Emergency Hospital will be held at
The residence of his granddaughter,
Mrs. Bossert, II Holland street.
The funeral service will be con-
Iucted by the Rev. James l.. Smiley.
and will be attended by fraternal and
beneficial orders of which the de-
ceased was a member, including the
independent Order of Mechanics, who
will meet for that purpose at o'clock
at Knights OF Pythias Hall tomorrow
afternoon; Chesapeake Tribe of Red
Men, Junior Order United American
Mechanics. all of whom will have
services at the grave.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
ANNAPOLIS LISTED IN
AUTOMOBILE VIOLATIONS

For the first time for many months,
Annapolis is listed in the weekly re-
port OF violations of the automobile
laws. published today in his weekly
report by Motor Vehicle Commission
er f. Austin Baughman.
The following are the Annapolis
fines imposed and paid:
Major j. Bonneville. $1,000. markers
of another car; $500, cut-out open;
$500, passing when way ahead is not
clear.
The fines for the week in Baltimore
city amount to $1,471, and for the
counties to $1,271, total for the
week in the State OF $2,742.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
Church Buys Two Lots

The Presbyterian Church Board of
Erection, of New York. has purchased
two lots on Conduit street. near Duke
OF Gloucester. from Mrs. Ida thinner
man, widow of Lieut.. Zimmerman, for
many years bandmaster at the Naval
Academy.
The lots will be used later on by
the local Presbyterians for enlarglng
their church and for building Nance
thereon. 1t was at first contemplated
by the Presbyterian Church Beard 1f
Erection to purchase but Gne Of the
Zimmerman lots. but later the pur-
chase of two was decided upon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
CHILDREN'S LAWN FETE
FOR BABIES MILK FUND

A number of children at West An
napolis gave successful lawn fete
yesterday in the village, and raised Sc
for the Babies Milk Fund, which was
today turned over to the Public
Health Nurse, Miss Sara V. Suther-
land.
The children who raised this money
for the worthy cause are the follow
ing: Ruth Waters, Evalyn and Leo
Hantske, Winifred Busch, Helen Mon
day, Ethel and Earle Shirley, Gather
inc Zindorf and Lucille Proskey.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
BARS IMMODEST DRESS OF
WOMEN At COMMUNION
Correspondence Associated Press.l


CARDIFF, WALES, July 13.-Again
a British clergyman has put his foot
down against the prevailing fashions
in women's dress and refused TO give
communion TO all women who kneel
at the altar rail in attire which he
may regard as immodest.
Father John Parlin, celebrating
High Mass at Saint Paul's Roman
Catholic Church here, issued the fol-
lowing warning to his congregation:
Il hope" he said, that lady members
of my parish will not attempt TO at
tire themselves in some of the present
day fashions II any immOdestly
dressed woman approaches the altar
for Holy Communion shall refuse to
allow her to partake of the Sacrament,
passing her by as If she did not exist. "
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS
LEGION POST TONIGHT

Governor Ritchie tonight will speak
at the benefit festival of the Sissel-
Saxon Post OF the American Legion on
the Blair Lee estate. Alaska and
Georgia avenues, District line, near
Washington.
The festival started yesterday with
a picnic and a baseball game. in which
the Silver Spring team defeated the
nine from Gaithersburg, II to S.
Dancing followed in the evening.
The festival is for the purpose OF
raising funds TO build a clubhouse for
the Sissel-SaXon Post.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
Ladies!

All ladies interested in the well
fare of the Rescue Hose Com
pany, are requested to be present
at a meeting on Thursday, Au-
gust 9TH, s P. NJ, at the Com
pany's quarters, for the purpose
of arranging plans for the 1920
Carnival. Jy31-a2-4-5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
iIIE RUNS GOOD
F]R reforming
Of COMPANY NJ
-..,. Eight Men Enrolled,
yo-e Expected BY Tonight
,.5 First Assembly Has Been
c,ued For Monday Night At
ArmoTy
.soSpECTS NOW ARE
VERY ENCOURAGING

rt IS men already on the rolls
,.b lie expectation that the goal
.b.cb was fixed for this weeks
,.,r will be more than reached
,,rg5t the officers and General
-r.re backing the drive for the
.,,s1.t.on Of Company NJ Of the
.,.zed Maryland National Guard,
srbly encouraged over the sue
ID bey have attained.
~ hr,t assembly OF the company
"a be held in the Bladen street ar
Monday night, il was announced
and Capt Daniel J. Murphy,
!, has been designated to command
!. Company and his Co-workers are
,rs han pleased that they are able
-rke The announcement, as reports
=, ,bfre would be no company for
lripolIs. are thereby discouraged.
rr assembly for Monday night is
n osysical examination and compile
5l the work SO far started. The
\ men signed up and reday for the
n. is Just about three ffths OF the
--ber TO Federalize and put the
1piny on a pay basis. Discussing
I, prospects today, Captain Murphy
h3 ais 20 say:
+ hsye a suggestion TO offer. To
mg.ete The full quota by next week
81 be an easy mater by a little more
sgnlrauon on the part of each man
y enlisted. 20 get another.
HjL Gen Reckord has notified us
E as soon as we have so men he
Il immediately issue orders direct
& he muster Of the company. /
sE that this can be accomplished
q 'he old fellows of Company NJ,
.nat Maryland Infantry. have done
So lar. so let us get together and
-ag another Monday to complete the
sHa
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
HOLY COMMUNION AT
ST. LUKE'S, EASTPORT

Tomorrow being the first Sunday
in the month. there will be the serv-
ice of Holy Communion, and sermon,
at IL O'Clock in the morning. There
will also be the regular evening pray
er, and address to the children, at
$50 D. m.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-31
REPAIR LIGHTHOUSES
IN LOCAL DISTRICT

The lighthouse tender Maple. of the
Fifth Lighthouse district, arrived in
the local harbor yesterday afternoon
and left to visit the several light
houses in the vicinity of this city.
The Maple bears a quantity of sup
plies to be delivered to working par
ties, now operating about the various
light towers.