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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Attorneys Offer
Reward $500 for
DOdging BergdOIl

Washington; May 2S - Attorneys
for Grover c. Bergdoll, convicted
draft dodger, who escaped in Phila-
delphia Friday. offered a reward of
$500 tonight for his apprehension
and delivery TO New York military
post or station.
The following statement, signed by
D. Clarence Gibboney of Philadelphia
and Ansell and Bailey, Washington.
attorneys instrumental in obtaining
Bergdolrs release from the Fort Jay
military prison to recover money
which he claimed to be secreted in
the mountains near Philadelphia, was
issued from the Office of the latter
firm:
twenty-fiv hundred dollars to any
person for the apprehension and de-
/. livery to the proper military authori-
ties at any military post or station of
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. an es-
capped military prisoner. The reward
will be paid Immediately upon receipt
of official notice from the adjutant
general of the army, by either of the
undersigned tthe two law firms) OF
the delivery of the prisoner into mill
tary custody and of the name of the
person entitled to the reward"
AT the office of Ansell and Bailey il
was said tonight that not the slight
est clue had been obtained as tc
Bergdolrs whereabouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Odd Fellows Observe
Their 1O1st Anniversary

Phlentoma Lodge, I. o. o. F., OF
Pittsfeld. augmented by members of the
Odd Fellows lodges from several nearby
towns. observed the 1Glst anniversary
Of ODD Fellowship at the campus al
Maine Central Institute Sunday after
noon al o'clock The lodges, escorted
by about 50 members of the cantons
with d large delegation from the Re
bekah lodges and led by che Pittsfield
Band. proceeded TO the institute
grounds, where they listened TO an in
spring address by Rev. Ashley 4
Smith, pastor Of the Cniversaiist church
at Bangor and grand master of the
Grand Lodge /. Q. o. 2. of Maine. A
very large audience was present, al
having been invited. and many outside
OF the fraternity aya:ling themselves Of
this opportunity TO hear Rev. Mr.. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
He is a member of the Richmond
Chamber OF Commerce.

He is a member of the Richmond
Chamber OF Commerce.
After America entered the World
war he became a member of the legal
advisory board Of Sagadahoc county.
and gave much valuable time to the
men in the selective draft; was a
member Of the local Liberty Pond
committees. -four minute speaker
in thed rive for ". s. S, and took an
active part in the L. ". w. cam
paign. In 1918 ne was appointed fire
marsha. for the United States Ship
ping Board, at the Crosby Naviga-
ton Co.'S shipbuilding plant in Rich
mond, and since May 18th. 1918 has
been pook-keeper and auditor of the
Crosby Navigation Co. He has been
member OF the local school board
for six years and has been active and
interested in all branches Of school
work.
In politics he is Republican, and
his religious preference is Universal
list, his athletic hobby is tennis and
baseball. although and earnest advo-
cate and an enthusiastic fan OF all
clean sports. His many friends are
glad to learn of his election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
PITTSFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Burril, OF
Fort Kent were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Russell al
their home on Lancey street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold c. Sterling
and two children left Sunday morn
ing for Boston. from which city they
plan to go to California, where they
will locate. They have made many
friends during their residence here.
who viii wish them the best Of sue
cess in their new location.
Miss Elvina Written of Oakland
was in town Sunday calling on rela-
tives and friends
Mrs Alice Craig, matron Of Bethle-
hem Chapter. O. E. s., ard Mrs.
Josie E. Mathews, past grand natron
Of the O., E S. Of Maine. will go to
Portland Monday TO attend the ses-
sions Of the Grand Chapter, O. z. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
TO AGAIN GRILL
EDITOR RATION
ON NEWPORT VICE

Washington. May 23-The naVai
board investigating the methods en-
ployed in an attempt to suppress
vice at the Newport Training Station
will recall John r. Rathom, editor OF
the Providence Journal. This action
was taken at the request of Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt
who asked it on the ground that 1
am not satisfied that the testimony
of Rathom, hitherto given. is sufh-
cient to prove that he did not have
personal knowledge or was not able
to prove the charges made TO the
Senate committee"
The charges referred to were made
before the Senate naval committee
by Mr. Rathom several months ago.
Announcement was made of Mr..
Roosevelt's request yesterday when
it was eroneously stated he asked
the recall of Mr.. Rathom ION the
ground that in his previous evidence
he had not been able to prove the
allegations made to the Senate COM
mittee''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
MOLINA NOT SOUGHT

Mexico City, May 23-CBy The As
ISOLATED Press)-President Carranza
and General Morales Y. Molina were
the only persons killed at Tlaxcalan-
tongo, according to newspaper dis
patches received here today. General
Rodolfo Herrero is quoted as saving
ne only desired to kill Carranza and
fgnacio Bonillas. General Morales
Molina conducted the military trial
Of General Roberto Cejudo. former
communicative chief of the forces Of
Emiliano apata in Hidalgo, who was
accused of dealing with the rebels.
He is said to have been mistaken for
Bonillas
Thed ispatches add that the three
generals and two members Of the
Carranza cabinet at first reported to
have been killed have disappeared
and probably are in hiding.
The permanent commission of the
National Congress failed to obtain
quorum on two attempts to hold ses-
sions yesterday for the purpose of
choosing a provisional president. The
members Of the commission. which
functions between the regular ses-
sions of Congress, claim the right to
name a provisional president under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. S. L. Wat
son.
James Burke, late CO. A. l. H. A,
has been transferred here from the
Mountain Branch.
John Donovan has returned from
Boston.
Reuben II. Hurd. has reported here
from the Central Branch at Dayton.
Ohio.
Mrs. Foster and granddaughter.
Miss Frances Varnum. have gone to
CherryfeId for few days visit with
relatives.
DAME, P Raup of Watsontown.
Pa. late Co. B. 131. Pa. Inf, has
been admitted to the Home.
Burroughs have been granted to
Albert Goldwaite to Clinton and Fred
A Timothy to Windsor.
The returns from passes Saturday
were Warren ". Norton from Card
ner; Walter T. Lee from Washing
ton. D. c.. and Thomas Carter from
Providence.
The moving picture program for
this week will De, Monday. Miss Enid
Bennett in The Woman in the SUI
Case; Pathe News and a comedy,
Wednesday. Scarlet DAYS" a seven
reel. Griffith feature; a Ford Weekly
and Semon comedy: Friday. Miss
MrrrrSa in, Ss~TIa ~.
Devil: a Pathe News and comedy.
also one reel Of The Sugar Trail an
educational film.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
PROTEST MURDER
Continued from Page one)

darkness). repulsing the traitors, VINO
surprised the defenders when they
yeer leaving their shelters to attack
the enemy.
The unexpectedness of the attack
enables US to clear our military hon.
or The defense was general 10 sucn
an extent that the attackers were
forced to take so prisoners. among
them Mario Mendez, Pauline FonteS,
Gil Garias. General Heliodoro Perez,
Colonel Gomez. General Eillela and
Carranza's military aid.
"Mendez formerly was director OF
the National telegraph lines. Fontes
ways. and Senior Garias was Carran-
za's private secretary"
Our conscience is clear. Our grief
for the death of the president is in
consolable. We are satisfied that we
did not abandon him for one moment.
The few men wounded and dead
is explained by the fact that the at
tackers planned their crime. know
ing the place where the president,
who had placed his confidence n
Herrero. was sleeping. The loyalty
and courage OF the presidents fol-
lowers were useless against the
treason Of those criminals"
The message was signed by Bar
ragan and Marciano Gonzales, Fed
erica Monies, Francisco De H. Maria
and others.
The flags on the American embassy
and all the other embassies and lega-
tions were placed at half mast when
the news OF the assassination OF
President Carranza arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Sch. Spindrift Safe

Machias, Me, May 23-The e5o-ton
schooner Spindrift, although meeting
with nothing more adventuresome
than a northeast gale has had her
maiden voyage prolonged TO an IN
expected degree. She sailed from
this port on April Is bound for Hall
fax and to celebrate the initial
voyage Captain John Mitchell took
his wife and Titled aughter along
with him. The State Department to-
day Informed the family of one Of the
members of the crew that the Ameri-
can consul at Nassau, on the island
of New Providence. one of the Ba-
hamas, had cabled the department Of
the arrival of the Spindrift at that
port on May q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Textile Workers Seeking
III PER CENT. INCREASE
Turn Down Is Per Cent. Offer

Providence. r. l., May 9.-Rhode Is
land Textile Council. made up of the
local unions of the United Textile Work.
ers Of America, which organization re-
Gently sent demands to mill operators
for III per cent pay increase for all
workers. effective May 81. voted this
afternoon to ignore officially notices Of
Is per cent. wage advance which have
been posted in most of the cotton and
wooden mills In the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Death Clears Way
Continued from Page One)

the deposed President yet might
prove a posthUmouS force.
Cn1ciai reports today added little 10
the information received yesterday tell
ing OF the aged rulers failure TO set u
his government in the mountains of
Puebla, but there was an evident ten
de7cy in official quarters to accept the
version OF his death that exonerated the
de facto leaders of completely.
Official as well as unofficial reports
continued TO show apprehension by de
factor government leaders that the
death Of Carranza might be attributed
TO them. 1t was argued that In the alb
sence of proof Of their completely Amer
lean officials would not regard the case
as parallel TO that presented by the kill
ing Of Madero. which. if not done by
order of those who deposed him, &C.
Cured while he was their prisoner.
The caution given by representatives
OF various industrial groups in Mexico
TO Secretary Colby against too hasty
recognition Of any government in Mex
Ico has been supplemented by othe-
business concerns. and there is reason
to believe the situation will he studiAI
carefully for some time after the selec-
ton OF president ad interim, before
any course of procedure is determined,
Although no official announcement has
been made. il is known the next gov
ernment in Mexico must demonstrate
the sincerity OF its promises Of justice
in dealing with foreigners as well as its
ability % restore and maintain order
The agreement of bankers in New York,
London aad Paris not TO lend money "a
Mexico unless the loan is agreed to bv
all IS said to have been called to the
attention of the state department by
represen tatives OF the banking group
who are insistent that any governuen,
that is to receive financial assistance
must show proof of desire to pay its
deots and give assurance that any fu-
tEre loans would be guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
WINTHROP

In the report Of the Eastern Star fair
which was held al the Town hall Fri
day afternoon and evening. one booth
was inadvertently omitted-that OF the
White Mystery booth Of Esther" one
. Of the prsttiest and most attractive OF
! them all. At the side Of this booth was
green tree bearing roses Of pink. red
and white. each with a number CORE
spending TO that OF some article Of the
table These roses sold for 10 cents
each and the mysteriously wrapped
packages with which the booth was
filed soon disappeared. Mrs. j. H. Well
man and Mrs. J. E. D. Purington had
charge of this booth. The evenings en-
tertainment, Aaron Slick from Punkin
Crick," presented - the Uniyersaiist
Dramatic Club OF Augusta, brought GU,
crowded house and received universal
approval The parts were exceptionally
well taken. In the cabaret scene the
( yacp dance by Miss Irene Goodrich
received generous applause and she re-
( spoaded 10 the encore with another
graceful dance. Taking it all in all the
! program was one OF the finest present
1 - EiSAN AZ . tOIS Lilly dA40 llc EtAcEdl
verdict was that we wanted them tc
! come again. Ice cream was sold at in
| PERMISSION and the handsome beaded
! bag which was sold on tickets was Won
| by Mrs J. P. Bishop.
! Mr.. and Mrs. z. P. Libby announce
| the engagement Of their daughter, Miss
! Dora VI. Libby. TO Harris c. Bishop OF
| Portland, Maine
| meeting Of the Farm Bureau will
be held Tuesday. May IS. beginning al
80 A. NJ. at the home OF Mrs w. +
Laughlin. Miss Helen Lyman. county
agent. will give a demonstration of sal.
ads and leftover dishes. This will be
/ an aii-day meeting with picnic lunch a,
( noon. All are cordially invited to at
| tend
Memorial Sunday services were held
! Sunday morning at the Congregational
church with the Memorial address by
Rev. V. z. Bragdon, pastor. The Grand
Army, American Legion and Relief
Corps attended in a body and music
was furnished by a trio cosisting OF
Mrs. Ronald C. McIIroy. Mrs. R. Craw.
ford AcIlro~ and Miss Margaret Nc.
Troy.
Mrs. n. B. Maxfieid left Thursday fol-
Boston. making the trip by auto, the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Small OF
Dexter. They expect to be absent two
or three weeks.
Miss May Mills Of st. John, N, B.
arrived in town Thursday and will be
the guest of Mrs. Helen Perry TO,
several weeks
Mrs. Rena Foss Of Augusta was In
town last week.
Mrs. Ellis of Oakland IS the cues,
Of her daughter, Mrs. E. p. Sturte.
want.
Miss Jeanette Bailey OF this town
who has been employed IN the Office
Of the Crossett shoe shop In Augusta
has resigned that position and &C.
cepted one With the Child Welfare
League which has its headquarters in
| Augusta
The Winthrop High school prizs
speaking cup. which has been held
by the Juniors for the last two years
has been awarded this year to the
freshmen.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the District CONVENTION Of
the ODD Fellows, which wa b. hAlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
To Name Texas
DELEGATIONS Tuesday

Dallas, Tex, May 23.-Delegates
from Texas to the democratic and re-
publican National conventions will be
selected next Thursday by state con-
ventions, the democrats meeting in
Dallas and the republicans at San
Antonio. Indications. according to
party leaders, are that the republic
ans will send % delegates to the Chi
cago gathering and the democrats 81
delegates to San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

losses, all fairly well covered by in
surance. are: DR.. B. r. Somerviile,
building. $500: office equipment,
$1,000: Osgood-Lindsey Company,
general store in SomerviIle building,
stock. $4,000; Odd Fellows hall.
same building. equipment, $1,000; L.
E Boyd. hardware and grocery store
and contents. $1,000; A. W. DAVIS
jeweler, building and stock. $4,000;
Charles Thompson livery stable,
$1,000. The town has no fire depart
ment. The telephone cable was
burned off by the fire. cutting on
communication
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

the constitution; following the death
Of Carranza.
The majority Of the members OF
Congress oppose this view because OF
their acceptance OF the Aqua Prieta
plan, which calls for extraordinary
sessions of Congress beginning May
q for the purpose of choosing pro-
visional president.
Failure of the commission to obtain
a quorum is taken generally IS indl-
eating that the choice of the ex-
traordinary session will be accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Exercise

Anyone whose occupation duties prevents daily ouoo
likely be troubled with bousness and other digestive
possible should walk to business every morning but
to eat heavy breakfast just before start 1t is adv
able to take long walks before eating quarter
hour should eapse if possible after heavy meal before
indulging in any active exercise
At the first sign of any disorder, take two tea
spoonfuls of e. F." Awoods Medicine This will keep your
digestive organs in good order and relieve the disturbing
symptoms suffer from sick headaches regular dose:
of this tried and tested old remedy will bring blessed relief
by removing the The relief will not be temporary
the of other organ, but will be permanent
improvement for the entire system Get SOC bottle today
from any medicine dealer. elf" Medicine Co., Portland Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
Legion to Present Ministries

The members of the American Legion
and Ladies Auxiliary affiliated with the
Legion are making plans for the pre-
sentatioa of a minstrel show which will
De staged under the direction OF Frank
2. OLeary Of Bangor in the near fu-
ture The first rehearsal will be at
Union hail Monday evening. The Legion
is putting On the entertainment to get
funds TO secure a new home and will
undoubtedly be we'll patronized by the
people of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Of great popularity and large sale,
and had also written more than 200
short stories for magazines and
newspapers.
She was New England woman,
born at Littleton. n. H.. Dec. 10. 1868.
the daughter of Francis Fl. and Lie
wella (Woolson) Hodgmoa. She mar
ried John Lyman Porter of Corinth.
VT. in 1892.
Mrs Porter. who traced Der ances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
OLYMPIC STADIUM
READY FOR GAMES

Antwerp. May 23.-The Olympic
stadium, completed three months
ahead Of time was officially inaguar-
ated this afternoon with a great
gymnastic exhibition comprising 500
men and girls, mostly Belgians The
structure is ready for the games,
even the cinder tracks for the run
ming events being completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
ELEANOR H. PORTER
FAMOUS NOVELIST. DIES

Boston, May 22-Mrs. Eleanor
Hodgdon Porter. author of'Pollyana"
stories, died Friday night at her
home. 80 Washington avenue, Cam
bridge, beautiful estate purchased
with the royalties of her books. few
years ago. She had been Ill for two
weeks.
She was the author Of many books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
SENATOR PENROSE
VERY SICK MAN

Philadelphia. May 23-United
States Senator Bots Penrose, who has
been i'll at his home here since last
fall. had a relapse yesterday and was
reported tonight to be in a serious
condition. His physicians said that,
although the senator was very III, he
is in no immediate danger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Mrs. Frank McMasters. who is receiv-
ing treatment at the Augusta General
hospital, is recovering as rapidly as can
be expected. II is not Mr.. McMasters
who is i'll, as was stated in Saturdays
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

The Board OF Health wishes to call
attention 10 the order recently issued
against the dumping of rubbish and
refuse in the vicinity Of Columbia
street and the driving park Any
further violation Of this order will
be prosecuted to the full extent of
law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Mss Muriei Haynes was IN Portland
Saturday. where she attended the an
nualsmeeting OF the Maine Smith Club
which vas held at the Portland Coun-
Try CIab. A luncheon at the club pre-
ceded thu meeting. Dean Ada Com
stock from Smith College was present
and addressed the members The chief
topic Of discussion at their meeting was
the -four nflfon dollar fund which
Smith College b-faising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

c. A Day. agent for the Kennebec
Farm Bureau. was in Waterville Sat
urday for the day in connection with
the bureau. He was scheduled to be In
Fayette on Saturday but the meeting
was postponed because of Illness among
the Fayette members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. L. c. Jones, chiropractic, will
be in Winthrop Mondays. Wednes-
days and Friday afternoons and eve
nings at Winthrop Hotel. Effective
at once mays2dets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

The Country Club opens Tuesday for
the season. Members wishing supper
can make arrangements by telephoning
Mrs. Worthing, who is in charge o: the
clubhouse. Phone Sns-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Alton GetchelI of this city went Sat
urday afternoon to Belfast for few
days, visit with his brother, Cecil Getch-
ell. who is in the employ of the Central
Maine Power Co. in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
BRITISH ASK FOR
POSTPONENT SPA
MEETING WITH GERMANS

Berlin, May 3.-The Wolff Bureau,
the semi-official news agency. announces
that the British charge d'affaires on
Saturday presented a note to the Ger
man government proposing a postpone
ment of the conference at Spa, Belgium,
between representatives of the Entente
and Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Roland Cow, who had been making
a short visit at his home in this city,
returned Saturday afternoon to Pitts
field TO resume his duties as principal
Of the grammar school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

An important meeting Of the o. y. G.
Club will be held Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs, Edgar Turner on State street
at 30 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Miss Catherine Cushman. who is en-
ployed in this city. was in WINSTON for
a few days last week visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Henry Baker has returned to his home
II Hartland after a short visit in the
city with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
$4,000 Fire at kinaman

Bangor. Me, May 23-Fire of sup
posed incendiary origin DESTROYED
property valued at $4,000 in King
man early Saturday morning. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Evans Of Bath
were visitors Saturday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

George Hegarty OF waterviile was IL
the city Saturday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Edward Manson has returned from a
short visit in North Vassa!boro, where
he was the guest of his parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Originally the date set for the confer
ence at Spa was May Is. After the re-
cent meeting at Hythe. England, be-
tween David Lloyd George, the British
prime minister, and NJ. Millerand. the
French premier. 1t was said that the
date for the conference had been post
poned until June q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24

Dean J. II. Hart Of the University OF
Maine was a caller Saturday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Old Folks dance, Golden Cross hall.
May rs at $50. Smiths three piece
orchestra. Everybody welcome.
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