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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-01
Hearing september s.
FIFTEEN COMPLAINTS FILED FOR BREACH
 OF FISHING LAWS

Fifteen complaints were filed late yesterday against persons and firms charged with illegal fishing by NJ J O'Connor, deputy fish warden. The complaints were filed with United States Commissioner N. l.. Burton. No arrests had yet been made up to late this afternoon.
 The list of those for whom war rants are sought by Warden O'Con- nor are: P. E. Harris and Company on four separate charges, John John son, John Stevenson. C. H. Gallagher Standard Salmon Company, Fidalgo Island Packing Company. Hidden In let Canning Company, Wilson Fisher es Company. Southern Alaska Can. 7ing Company Sam Hail and Paul Forsell, Jack Carlson and D. A Demiek.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-01
JAMES MONROE HILL BECOMES
 VICE-C0NSUL AT PRINCE RUPERT

James Monroe Hill has been transferred from the American Con sulate at Vancouver to Prince Rup- ert. where he will become Nice-Con- sul of the United States succeeding F.. A. Wakefield. Mir Hill was re- gently married at Vancouver to Miss Norma Morgan of that city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hill left Vancouver fer Prince Rupert Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-01
MERCURY BRINGS OFFICIALS
 ON VISIT FOR PACKING co

The tender Mercury, of the Puget Sound and Astoria Packing Company at Excursion Inlet. is in port today with Superintendent J J. Thompson of the company on board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-01
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
Now Bound North

Now Bound North SPOKANE scheduled to arrive here 1 D. m. today.
 Scheduled Sailings ALAMEDA scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday. ADMIRAL EVANS scheduled to leave Seattle Friday. CITY OF SEATTLE scheduled 10 leave Seattle Sunday.
 Southbound Sailings JEFFERSON scheduled to sail southbound 9 D. m. tonight. PRINCESS MARY scheduled to sail southbound s a. m. Friday. SPOKANE scheduled to sail southhOund tonight via Sitka. ALASKA scheduled to sail southbound September ,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-01
LILLY CHARGED
 WITH MURDER OF
 VIM. WO0DW0RTH
(contInued from Page 1)

were two hunks in the galley and wheel house. he stated. One occu pied by himself, the other being used by Wodworth. He grabbed his rcrsonal belongings, some food, Woodworths S gun, photograph of himself, and threw them on the .fter deck. The skiff with the boat, he said; was lowed and he ran back md pulled it alongside. He then loaded most of the stuff he he'd hrcWn out on deck
 Claims Face Burned.
 Despite the fact that he was working rapidly, he is sad to have ;tatcd that before he could load all )f the articles on deck, 1t got too hot .of him to stand there and he was lorccd to leave q pof tion of the food he had saved. In bending down to grab the boat, he said that he 5corched his face. According to De- putty Hardy there is no indication )f any burn CT scorched place about he man. Lilly said that he was cnly three CT four seconds throwing out his stuff from the galley, get ting the boat alongside and away from the launch Asked by Deputy Hardy if he did not mean three or four minutes, he is said to have re- oiled, No, three or four seconds" "
 Afraid of Explosion.
 Asked if he made any effort to aid Woodwork other than call to him, he said he did not. He ad- mitted that he could have broken m the skylight forward Asked why lo~failed to do something to rescue his companion, he stated that he was afraid of an explosion of the 5as tank and wanted to get away IS quickly as possible.
 Trying to Find Jack.
 The story told by Lilly last night IS well as that he is said to have told Captain Harrington of the Lummi Bay will be thoroughly in vestigated, said Chief Deputy Mar bal w. w. Casey, Jr. Efforts are being made to locate E. s. Jack whom Lilly claims went to Port Alexander. The reports that the later has g prison record in the States are also being investigated by the Marshal's office
 Hearing september s.
 Lilly was taken before U. S Com missioner Newark l.. Burton this afternoon for arraignment He is represented by John B. Marshall The accused man entered no plea on arraignment. Judge Burton fixed the preliminary hearing for Sept. 8, tt 2 o'clock
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
Celebrates Slxticth Birthday.

Mr.. II. Terry, the veteran merchant
OF the city, celebrated his sixtieth
birthday last Thursday by having sew
eral Of MS kinsmen join him in a big
turkey dinner at his home in this
city The day was also the birthday
OF his grandson, Richard Babb, and
also the anniversary Of the marriage
OF his brother, Mr.. r. B. Terry. The
table cloth, on which the sumptuous
dinner was set, was one bought twcn-
ty-ilvc years ago and never used De-
fore this occasion. In commemora-
ion Of the event Mr.. Terry closed the
doors OF his store about dinner time
and took the force to enjoy the feast
with him. Those enjoying the day
with him were Mayor and Mrs. G. NJ.
Babb, Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Terry, Mrs.
Leila Terry, of Wilmington, n. c.,
and Mrs. j. n. Richardson, Mrs.
Shepard, Mrs. Horace league. Miss
Allie Sexton, Rev. A. q. Holler, and
r. H. Babb, Esq.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
School Prize Contest.

The schools Of the county which
have new building and have not an
Improvement association, arc urged to
organize an association Immediately
and hold three meetings before March
1st, so as to be eligible to enter for
the $4,000 building prize offered by the
State department of education.
The county organizer will be glad
to send literature and report blanks
10 any school desiring them. All as
promptly each month
(Miss) Alma Garrett.
County Organizer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
PRIMARY ELECTION
FEBRUARY 17TA
democratic Club Organized
Wednesday Afternoon
r. e. BABB
HEADS CLUB

at Meeting OF Democratic Club Held
Wednesday Afternoon Officers are
Elected for this Year and Provision
Made fer Primary Election.
The City Democratic club held its
organization meeting Wednesday af-
tcrnoon preparatory to the primary
election to nominate officers for mayor
and aldermen of the city. r. E. Babb
was reelected president of the club,
Alison Lee, secretary and j. Il. Toll
bert, treasurer. Under the rules of
the club, the first primary election
will be held on Tuesday, February
18th.
Executive committeeman for the diff
fcrcnt wards were elected as follows:
Ward !, j. a. Armstrong; Ward 9, NJ.
IA. Hunter; Ward 3, w. E. Hawkins;
Ward 4, w. L. TaylcT; Ward 5, w. l..
Gray; Ward 6, NJ. l.. Copeland. Among
its other duties this committee is
charged with the appointment Of man
ayers Of the election and to tabulatc
the returns after they have been sent
In BY the ward managers.
The enrolment committee was ap-
pointed, as follows Ward 1, Robert
III. Roper; Ward 2, j. II. ellis; Ward
3, Jim Orr; Ward 4, J. A. Taylor;
Ward ), John Switzer; Ward G, i. b.
Dlackwcll.
horc Candidates 0ut.
The past week has seen several new
candidates throw their hats in the
ring and previously avowed can
ddatcs make their bow to the public.
Two candidates have announced them
selves for mayor SO far, c. NJ. Babb,
-tar. -rn=cl otion, ! aifstaW r. Richey, Jr.,
In Ward ! e. d. IIasterby is so far
the only avcwcd candidate. In Ward
: K. a. Little has announced himself
and d. r. Simpson has been announced
by friends. In Ward 8, ]. Med. Moore
has his announcement this week, jim
Lewis having announced last week.
c. II. l2ishop is asking for re election
in Ward 4 and his only opponent so
far is William Solomon. In Ward )
Joe f. Smith is the only candidate
mus far announced. In Ward AL
dcrman Dial is as yet unopposed
Members Of the present council who
have not so far announced for re-
election arc Boyd Sexton in Ward 2:
j. NJ. Ecllams in Ward 3 and II. f.
Jones in Ward 5.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
LEGION POST
ELECTS OFFICERS
10 Hold Banquet OH February 9Th to
Which Nj White Ex-Seryicc Men
are Invited.

:" ''"'h -" huh|h OIL fPDfHHTy ON to
Which Nj White Ex-Scryicc Men
+ are Invited.
Election Of officers for Thos. d.
Lake, Jr., Post. American Legion, took
place Thursday night when the post
held its meeting in the court house
In addition to the election, discussion
OF the future OF the post took place and
decision was taken to hold banquet
at the Armory OH the night Of Fob
ruary 9TH. 70 this banquet all white
cX~aeWicc men arc invited who would
hc Interested in joining the post
Those who expect to attend are re-
qucstcd TO notify w. II. Richcy, Jr.,
commander OF the Post by tho 9th of
this month
The following officers were elected:
W. r. Richcy, Jr., Commander; Joe f.
Smith, 1st Vice Commander; b. A. Sui
iivan, Jr., 2nd Vice Commanders p. b.
lrhy, 3rd Vice Commander; Chas. IT,
Fleming. Post Adjutant Rev. c. r..
SQuircs, Post Chaplain.
The following mon have already
joined the post:
Thomas c. Bolt, j. Allen Barksdalc,
John NJ Bcarden, Herman S. Boyd, r..
G. Boyd B. c. Barksdalc, Boyce r.
iardy, Miss Sarah Lou Cheek, John
;. Check, David Childrcss, j. r. Chill
'ress, d. p. Curry. Stanley w. Grows,
Vm. p. childrcss, Jr, T.. X. Cainc.
j. NJ. Drummond, r. S. Dunlap, w. G.
Fowler, Chas f. Fleming, Fred A. Full
er, j. a. Fuller, W. Henry Franks.
has II. GasQuc Jr.. Jas. W. Hale,
Phil D. Huff, Roy a. Hudgcns. Don II.
irwin, J. b. Irby, J. W. bennington,
Paul ID. Lake, James L. Langston
T.. u. Mcdlock, w. Il. Moore, j. II.
Moore, j. II. Martin, Robert McClin-
ock, Shell w. Mcdaniel, l'arrs r.
| Martin, }. Gary Martin. Gus Mason,
licks T.. Owings, Roy Is. Owings, j. l..
! owings, J. w. Pooscr. Mike b. Parks.
Joe II. Phinney, William r. Richcy, Jr.,
=. II. Rounds, Charles II. Runds.
Geo. w. Shell, Wm. NJ. Swtzcr, j. NJ.
snyder, Ben a. Sullivan, Jr., Joe Il
| Smith, -. r. Simpson. II. e. stokes,
lanes G. Todd, Lawrence c. Taylor.
| Geo. e. Todd. r. Il. Todd Gilbert NJ.
Tyler. VIM. f. Wright. Fred Wham
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
J. IRVINE COLEMAN
PASSED AWAY THURSDAY
! Highly Regarded Citizen Died After
Sustaining Injuries from q Fail.

AIr. j. Irvine Coleman, whose seri-
Gus illness was noted in the last issue
of The Advertiser, died at his home
near the city Thursday night and was
buried the following day at Chestnut
Ridge church. Rev. S. II. Tcmpleman,
pastor Of the First Baptist church
here, conducted services at the house
and Rev. G. Il. Ncrmillion conducted
the services at the grave.
Mr.. Coleman was native OF the
county. For period OF about twenty
live years and up until Il short time
ago resided in the city OF l.aurcns, dur
ing most Of the time being in charge
of the Laurens Bonded warehouse
where he made many friends on ac-
count of his faithful services Failing
health caused him TO give up this place
last year and he removed to his farm
a few miles from the city. About two
weeks aso during the freeze he sus-
tanned fractured hip as a result of a
fail on the ice. This aggravatcd his
illness and FASTENED the end.
The deceased was GS years Of age.
lie is survived by his widow, who was
Miss Harriet Ada Barksdale, two
daughters and a son, as follows: Mr
=. B. FRIDAY. of North; Miss Ily
Coleman, a teacher in Spartanburg
and Claude Coleman, OF Spartanburg
He is also survived by a brother, Mr
Alscy f. Coleman. OF the county.
Mr.. Coleman was highly regarded
wherever he was known on account o..
his sterling qualities. Kindly and un-
assuming in disposition, he had strong
convictions and adhered strictly to
high ideals OF honesty and integrity.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
Cotton Ginnlngs Increase.

Mir. G.. W. McCravy, cotton reporter
for the county reports aS,17S bales of
cotton ginncd in the county UP to jan
nary lst, as compared to 3T,i60 bales
ginnod to the same date last year, an
increase so far this year Of over 10000
bales Around 1900 bales were GIN
ned during the entire season which
ended March lst Of last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
PLAN
ADULT SCHOOLS
Campaign TO be Put on in this Coun-
ty to Help ObIiterate Illiteracy.

|
ty to Help Obiiterate Illitcracy.
Miss Mimic Wallace, county organ
izer of adult schools, is planning for
! the intensive campaign for the estab-
llshmcnt of adult schools in Laurens
county in cooperation with the State
department Of education in its cam
paign against illiteracy in the state. At
the county teachers meeting Saturday
the subject was thoroughly discussed
by tic teachers after Miss vii Lou
Gray, Supervisor Of Adult Schools,
Mrs. Beatrice Sloan, of Clinton Mills,
Miss Grace Clayton and Miss Wallace
had addressed the meeting on the sub
jcct. 1t was pointed out by these
speakers that the months Of January
and February are admirably adapted
for night study as the nights are long
and the weather is such that person
does not wish to spend his leisure time
IN tho open.
Miss Wallace has given out the fol-
lowing information for the benefit of
those teachers who are willing to un-
dcrtakc the work:
any teacher holding a valid teach
ers certificate or any person recon-
mendcd to the State Superintendent Of
Education by the County Supcrintend-
cnt in writing may organize school.
NDay classes or night classes may
be organiZed in accordance with the
needs Of the locality the preference of
tie people, or the Judgment Of the
teachers.
Twelve sessions of not less than
one and onc-half hours actual teach
ing will be considered one months
work. These sessions may be on con-
secutivc or alternate days.
AT the close Of the twelve sessions
the teacher may continue tho work or
go into otRcr communities as the
conditions determine.
Day pupils under fourteen arc not
permitted to enroll. Work should be
concentrated on illtcratcs or near il
literatcs. Pupils must attend three
nights in order to be enrolled. Each
class should enroll ten pupils.
IF the teacher gives as many as
twcyc lessons to an adult llitcrate in
the home. that pupil may be included
In the report as one enrolled with per-
feet attendance.
Emphasis shall be placed on teach
ing beginners to read TO write, and to
figure. No work above third grade
ability should be given in 'lay-by
schools
Teachers will be paid not moro
than $l.00 per hour by tho state and
not less than $500 per daily session,
provided not more than five hours are
taught per day and that ten pupils are
enrolled in each class with an average
attendance Of fifty per cent The time
should be divided among morning, af-
ternoon and night classes.
The counties arc asked to supple
mcnt this salary by $1.0O per daily
session.
1.-TWO copies OF all reports relative
TO adult school work should be filed,
one with the County Superintendent
and one with the State Supervisor Of
Adult Schools. Columbia, S. G.
Two prizes, each consisting OF
thousand-milc railroad ticket, will be
given to the teachers teaching the
largest number Of adults to read and
write. These prizes arc donations
from persons who are Interested in the
work"
For further information, apply to
Miss Minnie Wallace, County Organic
CT Of Adult Schools. Laurcns, S. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
oyster supper at Mt Pleasant.

The public Is cordially invited to at
.teud tho oyster supper and box sup
per vt Mt. Pleasant school house Fri
day night, tho 23rd. The proceeds
Will go towards the new school build
ing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
GREENWOOD ROUTE
MAY BE CHANGED

haurrns Highway Commission Consia.
erlng Shortening Distance Between
Waterloo and Greenwood by Build
Ing New Bridge.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21

we extend our congratulations. we
rcSrct that the appropriation" for
this worthy cause was not large
enough to give each and every one a
premium, but VIC believe that the con-
test has not been without it's pleas
urcs even to those who lost. One we'll
known young farmer who failed to get
prize, said the other day that the
contest was a great bcncft to ilim be-
cause it helped him learn how to add
faster besides otherwise stimulating
his mind
The Advertiser received large
number Of renewals and new sub
scribcrs through the contest and is
greatly pleased with it's results.
Checks will be mailed to those who
do not call for them this afternoon.
+ The following are the successful
contestants:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
COTTON CONFERENCE
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Clemson College and Government EX-
pcrts to be Here to Discuss the Boil
InnyiI

Clemson College and Government EX-
pcrts to be Here to Discuss the Boil
Wccyfl
Farm Demonstration D. NJ. Moore
has announced a cotton boil wcevil
conference 10 be held in the court
morning, January 2Sth at 10:30
o'clock. The conference will be con-
Quoted by number Of experts from
Clemson College and the u. S. De-
partmont Of Education In addition
to these Dr.. Fl. *. Aiken will speak on
the subject of Rural Credits.
The conference to be hold in Lau-
rcns is one OF campaign being put
on by the extension department. OF
Clemson college in all counties of the
state which the boil wccvil has roach
ed. The records Of Clemson college
i ShoS that The wecvil appeared in scat
tered localities over about half OF this
county in 1919 before going into Win
ter quarters. From this fact 1t is ex-
pccted that he will make still further
inroads during the coming season and
that he may actually begin to do con
siderable damage. His damage is ex-
Dcctcd to reach full proportions in
1921.
Because Of the rapid approach be-
ing made by the wccvil Mr.. Moore urg-
cs al! the farmers Of the county to at
/ tend the meeting. AS the speakers
will have to leave on the afternoon
train to meet an engagement the fol-
lowing day, the hour has been set
carly and the meeting will begin
promptly on time.
viii be ready to assist in overcoming
any obstacles which may be in the
way of building a shorter and moro
feasible route between Tho two conn
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21


First Prize SS4-S. II. -. - ,nz,t
CPad $500 ton)
Sccond'Prizc j. Bolt, - - ,o,oc
U'aid $500 n
Third Prize, $50AIrs. r. Wilson, Iaurens ,occz
Paid $500
Fourth Prize $2GAIrs. G. L. Burt Pain
on
ti,i VIZ" = Hyo ot-.
sixth Prize S0--James H. Lauren
seventh Prize. $10-Mrs Louis
Eighth Prize $0-Fdna Ialurcn
Ninth Prize, SO--Rev r. D. Va I'LL. w 5o2
~ "' iAlhc L. rogers anod Station
Twelfth Prize, $lo-Alrs Laura Babb III. ~ 400
~ 'SeS oparlanbug
Fourteenth Prize ST.. w. Lauren
Fifteenth Prize $3-Ia f. Spcarman Cross Hill ,no<
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-01-21
S. I. BALL WINS FIRST PRIZE
Advertiser Puzzle Contest Closed Friday Night and
Winners Announced TODAY

MI. S. II. Ball, salesman for j. C.
Burns & Company, this city, made the
largest total Of figures in The Adver-
Users Puzzle Contest and is there
Iorc awarded the first prize. In Mr..
Balls case, whore he paid $500 on
subscription, he is entitled to $50
plus lG times the amount, he paid, or
$S4.
The second, third and fourth prizes
go to j. G. Bolt, mail carrier of Lau-
rens, who worked the puzzles while
Willing away time in the hospital,
Mrs. K. T. Wilson, of Laurens, and
Mrs. G. l.. Burts, Of Honea Path. The
other eleven prize winners are listed
below.
The Advertiser hopes that the con-
testants have enjoyed working the
puzzles and to all Of the successful
ones as well as the car-successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

J. W Berry was elected exalted ruler of Ensley Lodge, No. ss7, B. P. o. E., at tho annual election last night, succeeding Tom Moxley, who has held the position for the past year. Other officers chosen at the meeting last night, which was held at the EIks home follow: Elma McCrsry' esteemed leading knight; D. R. Smith, esteemed loyal knight; T. S. Archer, esteemed featuring knight; E. A War nick. secretary; Arthur A. Lovett, treas urer; Tom Moxley, trustee; l.. c. Grail tyler Tom Moxley, retiring exalted ruler was chosen delegate to the grand lodge and J. " Berry was elected alternate. ht the meeting next Monday nigh. the new officers will be initiated and Harry White. the distict deputy, will attend, A banquet will follow the meeting. .et
 r9c monthly report of. the police. Gepars- meut. prccinet No. ?, was completed yes terday ay T. 5Dewalt Craig, clerk There were 9s2 arrests during the month and ssS convictions. As. usual violations of the traffic law led the docket with iit cases. Gaming had se sonvietions; dis orderly conduct 26, larceny "A, violation or the prohibition law 8, drunts Il and the average number of other eases. There was one conviction for giving short weight e
 The receipts for the Ensley recorder court were s2sl2,0 and from the Ensley prison sSl9, making total of Ss,39l.5o for tho ncAth of re5Tu2ry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
SELBYa NOT FIRST 5 FIGHTER KNOWN i.
 AS KID M'COY

From the Memphis Commercial AppesA
 Norman Selby was not the first man to fight unde.' the ring name of ss'Kid McCoy.' The original Kid was Cl7ariie McCoy. a Philadelphia lad, who for 9 time was a strong contender for thA leadership in the fea&herweight division, Thirty-eight years ago he entered. the ranks of the professionals, after having won the amateur featherweight cham pionship of the country by defeating all corners. Mccoy had been one of Uncle Sans sailors. and put 1t all over all of the l00-pouuders of the navy At the ex- piration of his service on the briny he was taken charge of by John ClarKe, the famous quaker City boxing instructor. and speedily defeated all the afnateut featherweights of the city. Upon be- ginning his career as a fighter for money he went to New York. where Matt Grace the proprietor of Bowery saloon. had 8 dance hall where fights were ire quently pulled off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
TO HOLD PRIMARY

4 meeting of Bessemer citizens for the purpose of deciding upon g su&abie can didate to run for a position upon the county board of revenue was held in tho second court room of the Bessemer court house last night, which was attended by q large number of Bessemer citizens. After muck talk it was finally agreed to hold primary next Saturday
 Interesting talks were made by Judge J. C. B. Gwin, who also acted as chair man; E. B. Hyche, Dir. Van Zines and ]. R. Reeder.
 Up to date there have been only three candidates for the position. However, any one desiring to get into the race will De given until next Wednesday at 10 a. m. to register. All names must be submit ted to Joe Pickens, chairman of the can didate committee, before 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
FORM LITERARY SOCIETY

The Galliards'' is the name of the la test social club to be formed in the city and is composed of a number of young men who met recently and organized for the purpose of enter taining The especial form of enter taining will be dancing, and the mem bers propose to give number of dances this spring.
 The officers of the club are as fol- lows: Willard Deason president: Roger Cole, vice president Herbert Honeycutr. secretary; John Williamson, treasurer.
 The young men enrolled 20 names at their initial meeting, and anothe meeting will be held on next Monday evening when the organization will be completed. and plans made for future entertainments.
 Prof L. L. Vann will address the members of the Parent-Teachers As sociation at their regular meeting We'd nesday afternoon at S:15 o'clock. Prof.
 vann has recently returned from Cleve- la nd, where he attended the National Educational Association. and his talk to the members of the local association will prove very interesting. large attendance is expected, as Mrs. L. D.. McCollum, the chairman of the pro- gramme committee, has arranged an interesting programme.
 The woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held an Interesting meeting at the church Mon day afternoon. Mrs. G. C. Neal pre- sided over the meeting and conducted the devotional exercises. Reports of officers and committees were given, and it was decided to send the little girl being cared for by the society to her mother in Texas, and a nice sum was subscribed for that purpose