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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
SON RELEASED; FATHER
DETAINED ON CHARGE

Charged with violating the prohibit
ton amendment. John T. Phipps, i447
Kansas street, was released late We'd
nesday afternoon after preliminary
hearing before Federal Commissioner
George Poole. while his son, Clarence,
was ordered held to await the federal
grand jury under $3.50 bond. The
father and son were arrested by police
in a raid on their home where 1t was
charged six pints OF whisky were
found
A. Motroni. SS5 East Georgia avenue.
arrested late Wednesday on warrant
issued by Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney Thomas Walsh, was re-
leased also under $3.50 bond. He is
charged with stealing six boxes OF
chewing tobacco from shipment en-
route from the K. J. Reynolds COM
pany. Winston Salem, N, c., to a firm
In Eastman, Miss. Federal officers al
lege the missing tobacco was found in
Motronfs possession.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
SURVEY OF RED RIVER
PROPERTY TO BE MADE

AUSTIN, Tex, July S.-Assistant At
torney-General Keeling, r. V. Nichols,
special agent OF the attorney generals
department, and A. A. Stiles, state re-
clamation engineer, left Austin Wed
nesday evening for Texarkana 10 make
a reconnaissance survey OF the Red
river property involved in the Texas
Oklahoma boundary dispute. The dis
puted territory will be surveyed to the
lOOlh. meridian, a distance Of approx
mately 30 miles.
After completion OF the survey, taking
OF testimony In the boundary dispute
will be begun before a reporter Of tho
United States supreme court. II is ex-
pected Oklahoma officials will COM
plete their taking Of testimony now I'M
der way by Aug l.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
YOUTHFUL BANDITS
PENITENTIARY BOUND

The first gang OF youthful automo-
bile bandits rounded up in Memphis is
.penitentiary bound The gang reached
the final parting OF the ways with free
dom Thursday in Second criminal court,
when Tommy Layman. alias Little
Bit, was sentenced by Judge Tom
Harsh to one to five years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Layman's sentence followed by less
than "a hours senences Of the other
three members OF the gang. Layman,
Morgan Nessin and William Annadale
agreed to enter pleas OF guilty to
charges Of petit larceny, when they
were called upon 20 face trial on rob-
berry charges. But John Logsdon de-
handed jury to try him. The result
was that the first three got off with
one TO year sentences, while Logs
don drew three to 10 years. He filed
motion for new trial Grand larceny
was the offense the jury found Logs
don guilty of.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
CHARGES VIOLATION
OF PURE FOOD ACT

Charges of having misbranded con-
signments of cottonseed meal in viola
ton of pure food and drugs act Of
1906, were contained in information
bills filed against the Valley Cotton Oil
company and the +. w. Brode & Co,
by w. d. Kyser, United States dis
trict attorney. The cotton oil COM
pany is charged with having shipped
misbranded feed to West Emminence,
Ky, on March %, and the other firm
with having shipped it's feed on Feb
ruary !, to Garden City, Kas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
Pretty Bride Elect Honored.

Miss Ethel Martin, who will be one
of the pretty brides of the month was
the honoree at n delightful affair on
Thursday afternoon, when Mrs Ray
Doris complimented her with a mscel-
laneous shower.
A pink motor motif was artistically
carried out, the rooms thrown open 10
the guests being festooned In pink
streamers and the large wicker chair
where the bride-elect was seated to
receive her gifts, was also decorated In
pink The gifts were showered upon
the honoree from decorated parasol
suspended from the chandelier, the rib
bon which tilted the parasol being
drawn by the hostess little daughter.
Lillian Meenese.
A beautiful musical program was
feature OF the afternoon. which was
brought to a close by the serving OF de-
licious refreshments, the ices and cakes
carrying out the pink and white color
motif.
The guest list included 80 friends of
the bride-elect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
AskeW-B Baird.

The home OF Mrs. Lena Askew on
Rayburn boulevard was the scene Of
a pretty wedding on Wednesday even-
ing, when she gave in marriage her
daughter, Maude Gertrude, TO Mr.,
Thomas M Baird. of West Point. Miss.
Daisies and ferns made pretty set
ting for the ceremony. which took place
at 1880 o'clock, the Rev Ben Cox Of
floating and the wedding music being
rendered by Mrs. Harry l.. Jones,
The bride wore stylish suit OF blue
tricotine with hat and accessories In
harmony, with bouquet OF American
Beauty roses.
Mr. and Mrs, Baird will make their
home with the brides mother in this
city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
Entertainments
Debutantes Enjoy Hayride.

Members OF the debutante set en-
joyed a delightful outing on Tuesday
evening when they went for a hayride,
Il was jolly party that filled the large
truck in which they rode over the vari-
Gus pixies and the speedway. \ string
band furnished music and an accom-
paniment for the popular songs In when
the young people Joined,
II had been planned to make stop
at Riverside park for supper but on
account OF the rain the picnic supper
was eaten on the homeward way.
Twenty young people had the pleasure
Cf being numbered In the party
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
SEEK RECEIVER FOR
BlNGHAMTON GROCERY

The Shelby Biscuit company, and
Thompson rBothers & Price company,
filed a bill in chancery court Thursday
against Hugh Hansel, Mrs, Hugh Han
sci and the oliver Finnie company.
They seek a receiver for Hansers gro
Gerry in Binghamton. and ask that a
sale of good made by Hansel to the
Oliver Finnie company and then al
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

legged to have been transferred to Mrs.
Hansel. be set aside.
The original trouble came when the
Hansel grocery, alleged to have owed
accounts to the complainant companies,
was sued, and a judgment rendered in
justice court. Oliver F1nnie also sued
for an account and got Judgment, and
levied on the Hansel stock, It Is al
legged. The compliments also allege
that Mrs. Hansel is selling the stock
Of the grocery, and that the proceeds
are going to the Oliver FiInnie COM
pany. They ask that this be stopped.
on the ground that they are being de-
frauded
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
UNIoNISTs LOSE APPEAL

PITTSBURGH, Pa. July S.-Iudge
r. NJ. Kennedy, in court here today, up
held the conviction OF six organizers
OF the American Federation for at
tempting TO hold a street meeting in
Duquesne, Pa, without a permit last
May. but reduced the fine Of 500 inn
posed by the magistrate in each case 10
$25. An appeal. 1t was announced,
would be taken TO the United States
supreme court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
NEW ORLEANS HAVANA
SERVICE Is RESUMED

Resumption of the New Orleans Ha-
vana steamship service of the Southern
Pacific line, interrupted many weeks
ago by labor trouble at both Havana
and New Orleans. beginning July ~,
was announced Thursday by l.. c. Bou-
chard. general agent at Memphis.
The steamship Excelsior is scheduled
to sail Saturday at 10 am, with weekly
sailings ON that day hereafter. The
Havana line handles heavy shipments
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
CLUBDOM
Nineteenth Century Club.

Mrs. Il. G Willingham presided over
an interesting meeting Of the board OF
directors of the Nineteenth Century club
on Wednesday
ton of the members during the early
part OF the session. after which they
discussed plans for the coming year,
which will be presented to the club at
the first meeting for the entire mem
bership early in the fall,
The members voted a contribution
Of $40 to the free milk dispensary,
A resolution was adopted expressing
the hope of the members that the
suffrage bill would be passed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
Eastern Star Picnic.

The members Of the auxiliary to the
Order Of the Eastern Star win enter
tain vita picnic supper at the Tree
want avenue pavilion in Overton park
on Friday evening.
Special entertainment will be. fur
nished for the guests from 4 10 s o'clock
BY the children. From $50 TO 1880
O'Clock dancing viii be enjoyed,
All Masons and the members of their
families have been invited to attend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
ANTlSAL00N LEAGUE
DETERMINE STAND

wESTERVILLE, O., July S.-The at
America In the coming campaign will
be decided In Columbus on July % at
meeting of the organization execu-
tive committee, IL was announced today,
The league has not yet issued any
statement with reference to its atti-
tude toward the candidates. of Gov.
Cox and Senator Harding.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
DELEGATE INJURED.

SAN FRANCISCO, July s. Col I <
Padgett, OF WATERFORD, S. c., vice
chairman Of the South Carolina delega
tlon to the Democratic national conven-
ton, is suffering from conclusion Of the
brain and probably a fractured skull as
2 result Of being hit by a street car,
hospital authorities reported today,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WoMEN's ORGANIZATIONS

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Ladies' auxiliary OF the Convent Of the
Good Shepherd win be held Friday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at Moose hall.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

ALPHABA. Miss, July s. tspl)-
Springs, was here Tuesday evening in
the interest of his candidacy for con-
gress in the Second district. He dellv-
cred an interesting talk here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

out Of Memphis, including hardwood,
eggs, rice, feedstuffs and other com
modities.
The passenger service Of the steam
ship line is also very popular in this
territory, and number of bookings
are expected for the Saturday sail
ing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
River Bulletin.
"Rise. Fall.

"Rise. Fall.
RIVER FORECAST.
The Mississippi will be stationary to
falling from Memphis 20 the mouth
of White river for several days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Misses Emily Jean and Mary Coleman
Holloway, of Lexington, KY. are the
attractive young guests OF their aunt,
Mrs. Benjamin S. Parker. in her sum
mer home on Southern avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Misses Virginia and Kittie Newborn.
OF Mariana. Ark. are guests in the
city for a few days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Miss Lille MAY Matthews. ~ Mar
shall, Tex. Is the guest Of her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs, /. w. Nc.
Crosby 500 LaClede avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs A. r. Cameron. NJ Gre
NADIA, Miss, are visitors I'm the city
for few days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mrs. r y, Spalding. after visit in
Oxford, Miss, will leave on wednes
day for New York making the trim
by steamer from New Orleans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mrs y = NJ white and little
daughter of ChicaCoN are guests ~
Mrs Whites parents Mr. and Mrs !
NJ HAYS. l32 North Evergreen street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs c. + Rowdcr and Dr.
and Mrs. Howell Of Rulevile, Miss
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs W G.
Kinney
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Miss Miriam Sims and her brother
James Sims left on Tuesday for their
homo IN Little Rock after a visit in
the home Of Dr, and Mrs ]. n. Towner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

DR. J W. and Mrs Monks and daugh-
ter. Virginia, win leave Monday for
Detroit From there they expect TO
go down the st. Lawrence to Quebec
10 rcmainQ during the heated season,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mrs W. 4 Nav and daughter Miss
Mildred Nav. lett on Thursday to srond
the remainder Of the summer in New
York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Miss Matilda Wilmans has returned
TO her home In Newport. Ark, after
a visit as the guest OF Or, and Mrs.
J. n. Towner and Justin Towner Jr.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
No. 26 Fireless
Cookers $25.98

Two compartments, equipped
with one S-quart vessel and set
of one third round vessels, 3 ra-
diators, one stand and baking
rack, thermometer, tongs and
bookcases
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Miss Rosa Lee Lynn and her guest
Miss Bernice Fisk, OF Lawrenceburg.
Ind. spent the weekend as guests at
the West plantation, near Clarksdale,
Miss To the regrets of her many
friends, Miss Fisk who has been com
plimented with numerous delightful So
cial affairs during her stay, expects to
leave for her home In Indiana on
Thursday evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
No. 2 Fireless
Cookers. $13.98

One compartment, equipped with
8-quart aluminium vessel, two ra-
diators, one standard baking
rack, set Of tongs, one cook
book, S13.98.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08
Here and There

Mrs. Benjamin s. Parker with her
little son. Benjamin S., Jr.,' has re-
turned after "a visit with her mother
at her old home in Lexington. Ky. Mr..
and Mrs. Parker are now domiCiled
In their summer cottage on Southern
avenue near the Country club.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

After a visit in Vicksburg, Miss,
Miss Lucille Deupree, accompanied by
Mrs. W. L. Wells. has gone to spend
the summer at Port Colbourne, Canada.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Mr., and Mrs. r. L. Jordan expect
to spend the summer at Elkmont and
other points in the mountains near
Knoxville, Tenn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-08

Miss Hannah Hirsch of Mariana, Ark,
have gone TO spend the summer at
Ottowa beach. Before their return they
will visit relatives OF Mrs. Coleman in
Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27

TOtaIS ........ Tb,J44 IJ,Uo4
The estimate of the sum crop re-
port to be is a most conservative es-
innate and will not vary 3 per cent in
the extreme. ! sincerely trust this in
formation is what you desire and will
fill all requirements.
Yours very truly.
ARTHUR M. WILLIAMS,
Water Master, Imperial Water Co.
Number 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
Il PER CENT OF
HIGHWAYS IN U.S..
ARE SURFACE
Indiana ShOUs the Greatest
Percentage of Improved
Highways; Good Roads Are
Needed; NelU Department
Stimulates Interest

Despite the fact that the United
States has 100000 motor driven We
hicles in peration-leading the worlC
in this respect-motorists will be sur
prised to learn that but IL per cent
of roads. in this country are surfaced
Out of an estimated total of 2,478,5 ,552
miles of public rural roads, only
about 299, are surfaced or i'm
proved.
Indiana shows the greatest per-
per cent of its roads being surfaced,
based on the last available figures of
1918.
That there is a great need for good
roads can be deduced from the in
creased tendency for long distance
hauling by motor truck and particu-
larly by the fact that 10000 employees
of the United States postoffice depart
ment travel 100000 miles daily in
delivering mail on rural routes.
With an estimated 1920 production
of / 100000 automobiles. the need for
better highways is evident. That this
fact is recognized by states and NUM-
cipalities is shown by estimated ap-
preparations of $6OO,O0O,OOO to be
spent on hard-surfaced roads during
the year.
In 1918 approximately II, ,944 miles
of roads were improved in this coun-
try and the enormous sum of $34 ,974, !
600 was spent on maintenance. More
than $20,000.0 900 have been spent or
the 1920 miles of Lincoln Highway
between the Hudson river and San
Francisco in the last six years.
To stimulate the interest of both
public and states in the value of bet
ter roads, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
company has created new depart
ment to be devoted entirely to this
work. 1t is in charge of C. M. Wood
who is exceptionally well qualified for
the work. This department will gather
data on the cost of good roads, meth
DDS of taxation and other valuable in
formation necessary before legisla.
lures can frame and pass good roads
legislation.
SO great is the interest of F. A
Seiberling, president of the company
and former head of the Lincoln High
way association. that the new Coco
Roads bureau will have the aid of al
Goodyear statesmen and much educa
tional literature to help create public
sentiment toward Improvement of al
roads in the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
SUMMER RATES ON
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Division Freight and Passenger
Agent l. 7. Sparks announces that
the Southern Pacific will this year
make effective low local summer
resort rates to mountain and sea-
shores. Two classes of tickets will
be- sold commencing April 30. One
ticket will be sold daily at 20 per cent
reduction from the regular round trip
rate and will be good for 80 days with
final limit October 81. Another ticket
intended tc meet the requirements Of
the average, vacationist will be sold
on nsEridays and Saturdays. and will be
good FOR Is days and will cost third
less than the regular round trip rate.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
AUTO CLUB IS
S|GN-P0ST|NG
MECCA HIGHWAY
Death Valley to be the Sign
Posted: All of Ocean-tO-
Ocean HighUdy to be Posted;
100 Tons of Metal Signs

Extensive road sign-posting pro-
Jects scheduled for the near future by
the Automobile Club of Southern Cal
ifornia include the making of the
desert highways of the state safe for
motoring travel. according to an Of
fetal report issued by that organiza-
tion yesterday.
All lateral routes of the famous
Death Valley district are to be marked
so that no automobile tourist can pos
sibly lose his way, even though trav-
cling at night, states this report.
Strategic placing of the signs so that
the rays of headlights will fall upon
them will be one of the features of
the work.
Yuma, Ariz., will be connected
with Southern California via a route
leading through inland. Glamis and
Blythe, with one of the most remark
able systems of road guides in ex-
istence, says the club, this to be done
in the immediate future.
The Arrowhead Trail is now to be
signposted from Southern California
to the Utah state line. thus providing
another main artery Of travel for
motorists into the southern part of
California from the great northwest
and also from the east. In connection
with the clubs schedule for transcon-
tinental highway marking, complete
revision of the signs on the National
Old Trails as far east as Kansas
City is planned within the next few
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
COTTON ACREAGE
IN NO. 5.DOUBLE
THAT OF LAST YEAR
Ranchers in No. 5 Shoe Decid-
ed Preference tor Cotton; !;
10000 Acres of BarIey and
1000 Acres of Wheat; ;
Alfalfa, 5000 Acres

According to report of the num-
Der of acres of crops on the east side
for the year 1920, prepared by Water
Master Arthur M. Williams of I'M
perial Water Company No. 5, for the
Imperial irrigation district, the num-
ber of acres to be put into cotton this
year will be nearly double that of any
previous year.
In 1919, the total acreage was 49,
500 and was considered a large total
at that time, but this year shows that
over 10000 acres are in and to be put
in and it is possible that late planting
will bring it up over double that of
last year.
The report shows that over 10000
acres have been planted to barley and
nearly 1000 acres to wheat. Alfalfa
is confined to about Is, 900 acres.
Mr.. Williams report is as follows;
Imperial Irrigation District,
Ell Centric, Cal.
Pursuant to your letter of the 18th
inst. requesting certain crop data,
beg to submit herewith the statistics
of crop acres you desire. as follows
tO-wit.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27

cotton oil will be inspected before
interstate shipment will be permitted
and all cars and carriers of cotton will
be disinfected. The government rea-
Lies the necessity of controlling the
pink boil worm. In Egypt more than
half the crop has been destroyed by
this insect and it's spread would
threaten the entire cotton industry
of the southwest. To prevent millions
of dollars of damage, the government
realizes the necessity for prompt ac-
ton Commissioner Waite states, and
rigid quarantine measures will be en-
forced.
This weeks letter from the state
department of agriculture says:
Advices received by the state de-
partment of agriculture from Wash
ington confirm the reports from Louis
lana that the pink bollworm has in
vaded two parishes in that state as
we'll as having appreciably extended
it's range of infestation in Texas. This
produces a serious situation for the
cotton industry of the United States
and unless drastic measures are adopt
ed and that without delay, the dreaded
pest will be beyond control. and the
value Of the important determination
work in Texas will be reduced to
nothing.
California has succeeded, so far, in
excluding the two prime cotton pests,
the boil weevil and the pink bollworm.
but-only through heroic measures,
and never month passes but that
the California department inspection
service does not hold up shipments of
cotton seed and other commodities
from weevil and boll-worm infested
states, which could harbor and dis
tribute these two dreaded pests, and
spell ruin for our cotton industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
EDGAR Bros TO HANDLE FORDSON TRACTOR

All of the Ocean-to- Ocean Highway
from the vicinity of Los Angeles tc
the Imperial Valley is to be marked
also. Motorists in the near future
will find a complete set of road signs
directing them to the picturesque
Palm Canyon on the edge of the desert
one of the most unique spots in the
world.
1t is of particular Importance that
the club likewise intends to mark all
water holes on the desert districts
Although most of this work has been
done, complete extension of the sys-
tenn will be made this spring. More
than 100 tons of metal signs are now
used on Southern California by this
motoring organization, according to
it's engineering department report.
Work is being completed on the re-
vision Of the sign system in Kern and
Tulare counties, and the trucks re-
lieved from this vicinity upon its
completion will be started at once in
other counties.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27

Charles N. Merrals returned from
a short business trip to San Diego
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27

Clinton T. Ross, attorney, is in Cal
ipatria for the day on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
F.W. WAITE WARNS
COTTON GROWERS.
PINK BOIL WORM
InrOdds into Cotton Industry
in Texas and Louisiana
Force Government to Call
Meeting to Consider Also
lutte EmbarHO

The United States agricultural bu-
reau at Washington will make an ex-
haustive examination of the pink boil
worm which is said to be threatening
the cotton crops of Texas and Louis
lana at convention called on April
5, according to Horticultural Commits
sioner Waite. He has just received
advices from Washington to this eff
feet. Ways and means for the eradi-
cation of the pest and proper quaran-
tine measures will be taken at that
time.
All cotton, cotton seed and all pro-
ducts of cotton with the exception of
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
GOOD SCHOOLS WILL
SOLVE PROBLEM
(By Associated Press)

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 27.-
Alaska's "native problem" can be
solved without trouble if the natives
are given school books before they
are given ballots, according to Louis
F. Paul, Juneau, secretary of the Alas
ka Native Brotherhood, an organiza-
ton of northern Indians.
"Give the Indians good schools and
racial pride will put them at the head
Of their classes" he said,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-27
VARSITY GLEE CLUB
TO HAWAII IN MAY

CRy Associated Pressl

=" IBV ASsOCIaIeU PreSSJ
BERKELEY, Cal, March 27.-The
Varsity Glee club of the University of
California will leave San Francisco
May 26, for an extended tour of the
Far East including points in Japan
and China, returning by way of the
PHILIPPINES.
Plans to include Australia in the
itinerary have been abandoned. Twen-
ty members and the director will take
the trip. intending to return to Berk-
eley about August 20.