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Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
MIR. HENDERSON
 IS REAPPOINTED
Named by Board of Education as Commissioner of Education
 for Third Time

Ata meeting of Che Territorial board Of education m One oo.ec ot Goy Uom Riggs chairman on Monday mo-mue. Lester D Hnder-
 son. for Che past four years rerr.- tarai commissioner ol cdueauon was rsarro.n.ei for a form ot two yeam.
 Mr. Henderson has held his pres- ert position erer since Che law creating the oloc uas passed hr Che Territorial Legislature in laif pr.uou. to that tune hc was ner- O. the Juneau city schools The appointment ol Mr. Henderson was by unanimous vote of tae board ol education.
 ra. Tcutoria. board ot ciuaa uor consists Of i've members with Goy N.es a. chairman and che
 r..r senator from each division as m. othe- The .era,o- or tbo board e Brit. F.rt division. Fuvrs Second. P-ec Third and Hess Fourth
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
FIRST BILL IS
 MADE INTO LAW
Governor Signed Special Election Bill Wednesday-Eleotion to
 Be Held March 29

Tho first bul Co be passed by Che present legislature was signed by Governor Riggs Wednesday after noon and was Che one authorizing Che governor Go call special elections on short notice when emergencies may arise.
 Yesterday Che governor sent out O call for % special election Go be held in Che Second division Co elect a member Of thc Territorial house Of representatives to dl Che position made vacant by thc death of B. w. Burroughs at Seattle 9 short time ago.
 As amended Che bin leaves it to Che discretion of tho governor whether or not he shall call an oloc- tIou and that not less than ten days shall eIapso between tho issuing Of Che writ and Che holding of tho oloc- lion. Returns may be made to the Territorial clnyasIng board in the quickest means of communication possible and Che board when they are satisfied that Che returns from mis-
 ing precincts win not alter thc re- suits. may issue 8 certificate Of election
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
DISTILLATE WILL
 AGAIN BE SOLD
Ol Tanker Atlas Will Arrive on Channel on March 20 With
 10000 Gallons

John D Helps. district manager of Che Standard on Company for Alas ka. announced from hls Juneau headquarters last week chat Che ol tanker Atlas would arrive In thc Channel ou or about March 22 with 100000 gallons Of distiliate for Che Channel sutton Of Che company and chat in th. future dIstulate would at an times be available.
 This statement comes on Che heels of a recent announcement Of the company that when Che present sup- ply Of us grade Of fuel was ex- hausted from the tanks there would be uo more available and chat only gasoline could be secured for fuel. The tanks at this time are nearly empty. bat it is believed there is enough distl'atc on hand Co last m- m Che tanker arrives
 The announcement Of Che resump- tIou Of tbc sale Of distillate as taken from Che Seattle Daily Times Of a recent date. reads as follows
 "Pueat Sound and Alaska's dsh- me fleet. users Of agricultural rac- tors and irrigation pumping plants. received am unexpected bit Of wol- come news today In am announce ment by w. L. Muncy, new district sales manager for thc Standard on Company here. that bis company is about to restore engine disullote Co Che trade This means. in edect cheaper operating costs to gas en. zine owners. it was asserted.
 "Mr Mmcy's announcement said' The Standard on Company is pre-. pairing to market engine distilIatr houccforth at their Southeastern Alaskan stations and contemplate a' soon as ronnerIcs facilities win per- mit which probably win be in Jull or sooner if possible. carrying an engine disullatc for an general pur poses at Seattle and Point Wells o well as other points in Che North vest
 "Uso Of disullate. discontinued ir February. 1920. owing to gasolin. shortage. win further increase th. supply of gasoline available thi summer to motorists
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
LEGION SMOKER
 BE A GOOD TIME
Colier-DeArmond and Carlos-Gm- ham Matches to be Main
 Events April 29

The American Legion Smoker April 2g. promises to Doc ono of Che he times of Che winter season. with .0z bouts arranged for by Match maker Jack Wilson among which win bo Che one between Collier Of Douglas and uoArmond of Fort Sew ard. and Carlos Of Juneau and Gra- ham Of Trcadwcii
 The drst b0ut posted as head- uucr win Doc battle of heavy weights. with Collier who was de- faatod by Loo Weloy at Che recent Ek smoker p.tted against peAr- mond Che Fort Seward soldier who won his match in a Legion smoker of las, summer. with a punch. This match is to ro az rounds and fight mns have declared that it should be a fast one. as both mon arc known tor hcir willingness to mix
 The Carlos-Graham affair win be between foathcrwe.ehts. Carlos is Che uuo Filipino who won from Boaudm at Che last Elks' smoker by ho knockout route He is little follow who packs a big punch and is exceedingly clever with it Gra- ham s Troadwcu boy who is lightning fast and clever This bout l. H predicted win be well worth seeing. These men are also
 scheduled to SO sIX rounds.
 There are four other matches on Che card for Che evening Che names of Che principals not having yet been announced
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
SPLENDID PROGRAM
 ON MONDAY NIGHT
Commissioner of Education and Others Contribute Parent
 Teacher Meeting

Lcstcr r. Henderson. Territorial commissioner Of education. was Che speaker of Che evening ut Che moot ing of Che PareutToacbor AaocIa- uou at tho assembly, rooms Of thc Douglas public school on Monday evening and gave a graphic descrip- uon ol hIs trip down the Yukon and on to Nome during tho past summer ou bIs tour Of Inspection of Che Tor ntor.al schools
 Mr. Henderson told Of boine at Nome when Che Now Yor-to-Nome flyers arrived tboro and Of their re- cepuon by Che people thcro. many of whom had never seen Q flying ma- chine He apoko Of ha meeting vItb Boald Ammdscn. Che explorer who is now on another trip into Che Arctic
 John Henson. another speaker of Che evening. took for his theme che "Rycr Of LIfe" and fold Of cduca- uouai matters e years ago whom he attended school I'm England and of educational and other matters in general
 NH Uacn snnsGoId sang yo. solo. accompanied by Miss Clmrg on thc piano and Mr. Nichols on tho uoIu Her dut selection uos Hpy Days" and her encore "Lot Che Bost of thc World Go ny
 Vocal and Instrumental music and ro..auous by scholars of thc High and grammar school students com cluded a very enjoyable evening entertainment
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
TWO JUDGES

Judge P. M Brown Of Che Third division. witch headquarters at val- doz win arrive hero early next week to assist Judge Robert w Jennings of tbIs division u trying cases be- fore Che present torm ot Che district court
 Tho calendar for tha torm is SO lengthy with both civil and cr.m- mol eases Chat Judge Jennings asked Che Department of Justice io. aU as- s.saut and Che request wos granted.
 Judge Brown win arrive hcro on Che Northwestern carly next week and win be accompanied by his stcuorropbcr laaac Hamburger
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
FUND BE RAISED
 TO BOOST BILL
G. T. Jackson, of Alaska Gastineau, Is Starting a Campaign for
 McFadden Bill

The McFaddcn bin to provide for bonus on gold Of ton dollars am ounce on au Of that metal used In Che manumcturics and arts. hav- mg been reported iayorobly by Che ways and means committee Of tho house of representatives. renewed hope .s fclt Of its passage and a vig- orous campaign has been started by George P. Jackson. general manager of Che Alaska Gasuncau Mining Company for a promotion fund to help get Che bin enacted into law.
 Mr. Jackson was designated by
 Che American Mining Congress os its representative Co help raise thIs fund. and ho hos started on his duties. TO gather Che money in this division he win assume himself Ycs- tcrday ho met with % number Of leg- islators from Che various other de visions of Che Territory and each promised that he would communicate wItb people in his division to assist in raising Che fund
 In advocating thc raising of money to assist in Che passage Of tbis law. Mr. Jackson sl.d today
 "Thcrc Is no single thing that might happen chat would help Alas ka so much as thc passage Of tho Me- Faddou bm. There arc thousands of acres Of gravel iu Che Territory that can not bc worked at profit at Che present dime. but which would be worked if ths bin became a law. There are many claims n an parts of Alaska where quartz prodominatcs that could be worked at a profit if ms additional money could be se- cured for Che gold" hc continued. "auI If ha ground could be worked. Che unemployment problem of Che Wost could bo solved to a consider able oxtout as there Is no doubt that ten thousand people would rush north within a single year,"
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
MINING CONGRESS
 BE AT PORTLAND
Many Subjects Q. Interest to be Ds- cuacl at mteuauon1. Con-
 yenion April 5-9

Portland 0r. March If ras mining operator veI as Che ..rrar win como into his own during Che hd annual u.um- rar. mining convention ,o ho held her. April U ,o Et.r phase o. mines and mnur and ovsrr need oI Che miner and r.n..for cr0H mHuIne H.t o. 'eesaunr win he discussed by exports. aH.r which ut. am open forum for a frank m. H. convention win resolve itself t.r.h.u.. u. I..s Many mon of national rr.e I'm Che mining ae.d and others prominent m che nub'.r eye have boon programmed to address m. Loo. delegate. who win como ..H six Northwestern and Pa.UD Coast ra.e. and Alaska and British eouIba
 Among m. ubIe..s to ba t.sous .I arc. Gold and silver. Is gold mn. ing o hm. profitable amue What about .ornea Why che rr... o. n. metal below normal. Vhv vth Inc ru-,auol production af copper ar. .onra. stocks som .u.
 mane What is hc future ol toad and rr.e Mineral Hr.r Can Canada and .n. United satcs cou- rrua .o .0mr... w.tH cheap f1re.er labor unless protective tarif H era.ofr X coat conference d.r.c,- .f along lind. m Che bea.rc.a-.w and utilization of tHe products Of lha Northwestern areas. low fem. r-aure deHaIon of coal, pro- .eses win be demonstrated by which a commercial hard eoal may b. produced from Che umfes Of th. Pacific Cor.t.
 A contest i'm Che Identification and naming of ores and minerals found in rocks win als1 be held as means ol promoting rivalry and entertainment The contest win bo open to two classes.
 Class ! .proane.tors or those who haye had mo training m mucaiory
 Clos. Those who have had training m m.ueraioey or geology irrespective Of whether or not they are graduates Of colleges or m.vor- sites
 Many colleges and universities have boon invited Go send student teams to take part i'm Che contest which win be conducted under conn retcut judges and under definitely fixed rules.
 First and second prizes win b, awarded In each Of Che two classes and winning teams win bo given
 suitable trophies
 Tn making fhe mineral dctcrmiu auons contestants win bc limited to Che use Of pocket knives han, ieus. magnets and streak plates.
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
MUCH INTEREST
 IN FIELD MEET
Training Started for Big Time at Douglas Eatatorium, Friday
 Evening, April

As Che time draws near to Che big Indoor field meet that is to be held at Che Douglas Natatorlum on Erie day evening April l. more and moro interest is being evinced In the af- fair.
 Last week work was actually start ed by Che local boys In training for Che different events and Che train ing win Doe kept up from now on until the day of Che meet Entries win be made by thc grammar and high school n practically all events and as Che students Of Che Juneau school are boosting strong there will no doubt be intense competition be- tween Che traditional rivals.
 In Juneau. Mr. Phillips. thc coach. has a boy who wants to run three miles and some one is being sought to run against him. and. if found. this run will be put on the program.
 For Che senior events as yet not much is known. although the Amer jean Legion. for which special num- bers have been put on the program, has appointed a committee to secure entries
 Provided on Che lengthy program there is every kind Of sport imag- inablc 80 that anyone at all athlet- ically inclined win find something to suit his particular talent.
 Entries are very much desired from adults for every event. and for Che convenience or men In the dif- fcrcnt towns on Che Channel, A. B. PhWipa Of Juneau win take the names Of entrants there. Glenn Hodges at Thanc. G. C. Mitchell at Douglas. and n. l.. Rowley or p. R. Bradley at Troadwell
 Ribbons win be awarded winners that win be a souvenir Of Che meet
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
BASKETBALL MAY
 BE PLAYED AGAIN
Series of Post Season Games in Sight for Championship of South
 eastern Alaska

That Che Metlakaua basketball five. champions of the southcrnmost up Of Che Southeastern Alaska shoe string. may yet visit Douglas Co play a series of games with the Douglas High School team for the champion ship of Southeastern Alaska is indi- cated by recent word received here.
 A short time ago Coach Gordon C. Mitchell Of Che Douglas team re- ceived challenge from Che Metla- kath boys to play a series of games st Ketchikan. As the local team had already taken one trip towards Che southern end Of Che division seeking games it was not possible to make Che trip again. os an Che boys arc at- tending high school and can not lose rhe time from their studies Mir. Mitchell answered Go that effect and said that Che local boys would be perfectly willing to play any one at Douglas
 No onical word has been received about thc matter but from a recent item appearing in Che Ketchikan Chronicle relative Co the matter it would seem that the Metlakatlas were serious considering trip north. Games were scheduled once before earlier in Che season with Mcuakaua. but they did not arrive. However. Co make sure that they win be in trim. the Douglas High squad started training again and win keep it up until it has been def- initely decided whether or not the games win be played.
 The item In Che Ketchikan Chron- iclc that appeared on the 10th Of this month and started an the ox- citmcut is as follows.
 "C. s Ogden. who was captain of Che Ketchikan Tigers is now mak- ing arrangements for the Melakatla ! five Co play the Douglas High School basketball tenn at Douglas in the near future.
 "A wire was received yesterday ! from Che manager Of the Douglas team. saying that they would be glad Go play with the Melakatlans, ! but that they would not be able to play in Ketchikan or Metlakatla. as au the boys were attending high school and it would interfere with their school work. but they would be glad to play in their home town.
 Douglas claims the championship of the towns farther north while l Meuakaua claims che championship of the towns In this vicinity. Met
 akata hopes to be able Co claim Che
 championship Of an Southeastern ! Alaska. after the game with ! Douglas"
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
CLUB MEETING

At Che meeting Of Che Douglas Island Woman's Club. held at Che home of Mrs. Leo DeMytt on We'd uosday evening. three readings by Aicsdamcs John Richards. Egburt Loomie and Olof Swanson were fea- lures Of thc program.
 Mrs. Loomis' talk on her recent trip to Che state Of Washington. dur ing which she paid @ visit to the Woman's Club at Contralia. Wash was much enjoyed
 There was a good attendance of club members. Refreshments were served by the hostess
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
INSPECT MUSEUM

The classes in history Of Che Douglas High School. accompanied by supt Gordon c Mitchell virited Che Territorial museum Tuesday af- tcrnoon and were entertained for several hours by Roy. A. P. Kasho- warof Che curator who loctured on a number Of tho things of interest there
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
MANY ATTEND DANCE

Many from Douglas Island attend ed Che annual dedication ban of che EIks lodge af Juneau last night and report having most excellent tImc. Special ferries were run for Che ace commodauou of Douglas Island and Thaue people.
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
LAST PARTY

Tonight at che odd Fellows hall Che duaI card party ot Ono winter
 erIcs to bc given by Che Hohekah auxiliary win bc held. The sar.ca prizes win bc awarded and % big crowd H expected to attend. The proceed. win bc devoted Co Che rp- keep oI am Armenian orphan .a't h.. bccu adopted by Che Hchesah.
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
STRAINED ANKLE

Mrs. OIof Swanson Is at her home suffering from a spro'nel auklo rc- eeIvod yesterday when shc icI through a hole i'm Che sidewalk in Che vicinity Of her home
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
TEACHER TO WED

The ucws chat Miss Na.ael Moss for two terms teacher in Che Douglas public school ia soon Go marry Is contained In Che following clipping from Che society itcms Of Che Seattle p.-I of March s.
 Announcement of che engage moutmcut Of Miss Ma.sel Moss for- marIy teacher i'm tho Douglas city schools Co Homer Smith Of Yakima was made at a luncheon and reunion of Douglas teachers held al Che NortboId Inn Saturday afternoon Tho luncheon was given iu honor ol Mrs Harold HotoIuur formerly Miss Floy Tracy principal of Che schools Mrs Chester McKiuaou. Mrs. M. An- dersou. Miss Isobcl Wilson and Miss Loua White. aI Northern teachers with thc exception oi Miss White. were Che other guests at Che lunch con. Mrs. NcJuuou win bo romem- bored by former Douglas residents as Miss Minnie MoU0y and Mrs. An- doraou as Miss Mary Bocks.rom.
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
GOVERNOR ASKS
 FOR Sl,169,154.5O Estimated That Amount win Be Necessary Co Operate Territory
 for Two Years

Tor TWO Years
 The budget for expenditure for ! Che next two years for Che Territory of Naska as submitted by Governor Thomas Riggs to Che house of rcp- resenuuyc late last week. totals |sI2Ga25t These expenditures are asked for under Che new lump sum su,om as advocated by thc governor . iu ha message Co Cine legislature In che total estimate s62f.2S9.5o s asked for Che support of rcrr- toraI schools for Che next two years. The appropriation for Che same pur- pose in 1919 was S55gS76I5. In thc appropriation asked for th.s year uere Is Included au item ot S25.0o0 to cover deficiency Go complete Che period. 8s One appropriation covers Che umc from June 3o. 1921, Co June g0. 1928.
 Among Che item. under schools h one for st0.UO0 for he Alaska AF- rmuru College and School of Mines at Fairbanks. The board of trustees asked for tha amount Go operate Che institution The college was built m IslN but has never be.u .u operation. as tbc money ash- cd for ia maintenance was not granted by Che 1919 session Of thc legislature
 Tu. estimates tor roads and trails. touuu- s1G6.U0U. show a decrease of saI0oo under taa, ol two years ago. The Territorial dsh commission asks for t15Huo. which .s a decrease ol s5u00 under chat ol two years ago.
 A summary or One budse. Is aa mIoH.
 Pioneers Homo
 Maintenance. ete. A s5.OOOUo uuuur r1ad to
 cemetery a.lnu.O1 HouI..anc. pioneers
 a,.s aooooo Finishing and m-
 Haur second 1oor
 uImary H.30O.l0
 9g5oooo Allowance for aged p.o- u..u me'uIue cN- pen.e. Of uorI ol Trustees tor Homo a3.n0O.NU Governors OU.c. cN- pens.. etc. . In'iO.'o Nuo m.rc.tors oIcc
 salary expense etc. ll.000.oo Territorial s..roava orI.. N.'eO.'N Nm statistics - Ifoo.oo Territorial Troaswor total 3o65ooo Territorial Banking
 Board I25ooo Attorney Generals ot
 f.e total ISooooo Schools
 Comm nuor oi 3d.
 u.aHous onIeo.
 snar. Comm. ssIone S0ooo0 Maintenance l5ooo00 Deficits 369.50 Support %. schools In
 Iacorpomtcd
 town. and ueol-
 rorat.d school
 districts . 2>',oOo0o Deficit 95.000o0 support O. schools
 ouadc ol nc1r-
 poa.eI towns and
 Incorporated school
 dIstrIcts. less
 .mou allotted
 from 20 per cent
 ol Alaska fund by
 Governor and from
 other sources .. 2liON1.00 Maintenance o.t.zau-
 ship high rboo.s 100000 ro carry out proyIs-
 ions Compulsory
 School attendance
 law 100000 Alaska Agricultural
 College and schoo.
 of N.ne 100000
 62L2S95o Public welfare 30.ooo.oO Omcc Of Commission
 or Of Health .. 26.0Oo.oo Bureau O. Publicity
 and Nasu Museum 1S,0o0.oO Primary elections . 100000 Roads and trails .... 2t6.0oo0o Diseased livestock . 2O.00oO0 Alaska Territorial Fish
 Commission 75.OOO.O0 ! Expenses Alaska Torri-
 tor.al ShIppiuE
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18

"Wautel "A Chaperolc.' has been selected ae Che senior play Co be pre- sentcd by Che Douglas High School
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18
WE SELL

WE SELL Fresh Milk and Cream Ferry Tickets
 Steamship Tickets
 Admiral Liuel
 Cut Flowers
 Potted Plants
 Electric Light Globes Ice Cream and Candy Magazines and Newspapers Fountain Pens
 Stationery
 Fiction and other books Cameras and Films in addition to ,ho best lines of merchandise regularly car- lied In any arst-clam drug store
Douglas Island news., 1921-03-18

Grand total of sug
 rcsted budget S1.269.25i5O
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Long distance and general trucking
light and heavy. Granite City Botthng
Works. Tel. T26-M or 746-W.-adv.
c. o. Y. members, attention. WIN
all members Of the c. o. +. who are
owing dues please call at 81 Maple ave-
nue. as soon as possible and pay the
samef
A special meetin, Of tool sharpeners,
No. 2, win be held in polishers hall
wednesday evening, Nov. 2. Let eN-
cry member be present. Very imPor-
tant business
Compare a sculptor cigar with your
higher priced favorite. Imported wrap
per and filler, Connecticut binder, loo
straight. Wesley Hoffman, Mir, $40
North Main street. Tel 6os-W.--adS'
The monthly business meeting Of
the Barre woman's club was held yea
terday afternoon in Rowland hal.
Mrs. Slavton Of Morrisville, state pres
ident. gave a very interesting account
Of her trip 10 salt Lake City and re.
lated many incidents, humorous ana
otherwise. which occurred while she
was attending the general federation
convention there. Two very pleasing
sonps we're rendered by Miss Alee
Walker. accompanied on the piano BY
Mr.. James LANG, these being highly
appreciated BY the audience. Refresh
meuts Of the daintiest were served At
the close Of the meeting BY the hospi-
taiifv committee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
Concert Program.

Entertainment in Baptist church. on
Friday, Nov. 4, at 5 o'clock. Pro-
gram:
Piano solo ........... Mrs. DeMille
Reading, Independence Bell"
Mrs. l. d. Harram
vocalsolo 80. Mrs. w. o. Comstock
Reading, "The Last Leaf"
Mrs. r. A. Fullsm
Male quartet, "Annie Laurie"
Messrs. G. d. Piper, A. ID. Harris
horn, c. p Demerritt, J. P. Mayo.
Reading, who's Afraid"
Mrs. C. d. Piper
lntermission
Musical comedy, "The Homemade
Choir adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
Eighty Years Old Cured.

Norwood, \. Y, Dec. rs, 1911.
A. J. Phillips, Norwood, y. Y;
Dear Sir-You viii remember that
about seven years ago took your
Famous A. J. r. Rheumatic Remedy.
am delighted to write you that It
cured me to stay cured, as ! am free
from it now; and remember, too,
am an old lady eighty years of age.
| wish TO recommend it to all who
suffer with this dreadful disease, rheu-
matism. Sincerely yours,
Marcella Simonds.
Your druggist has it.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

For sale ir freight yard one car nice
Maine Baldwins in bulk, two days
only. $. r Foote.-adv.
Special meeting OF Ruth chapter, No.
SO, o. Il. s., for work on Wednesday
evening, Nov 2, at 1880 o'clock. Re
freshments served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
Notice.

F. C. Merkle has sold his business
together with the firms name to Jos
L. Merkle and Frank Yost on March
10. 1919. Since that date +. C. Merkle
has no interest in the business what
soever. All our orders are given under
the name. F. c. Merkle Co.
Per Jos. L. Merkle Tor Frank Nostl-
DAYTON, o., Oct. %, 1921.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
CABOT

New hall, Cabot, Thursday, Nov. 3.
William Desmond in "A Broadway
Cowboy also comedy and Pathe
review. First showing at o'clock.
Admission l5c ands25c. Dancing after
pictures until l2.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-02
Cold. Stop Quick.

Breaks up q cold in SIX hours; notA.
me rives quicker relief in coughs and
coIds thar Hvurnei- Goes right 10 the
spot and kills the germs Money o.ark
Il Il fails. Red Cross Pharmacy.--Adx'