Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 49, Number 168, Decatur, Adams County, 18 July 1951 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY. DEMOCRAI Published Every Evening Except Sunday By ; A THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO„ INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Mattei Dick D. Heller - — President A. R. Holthouse T - - -—-k Editor J. H. Heller — L——-J - Vice-President * C. E. Holthouse . Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mall in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $5; Six months, $3.25; 3 months, $1,75. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: Ono yogr, $7.00; 6 months, $3,75; 3 months, $2.00. By Carrier, 25 cents per week. Single copies, 6 cents. g

New Principal:— The administrative department |\of the Decatur school system is rounded-oiit with the “naming of Hugh J. Andrews as principal of the high school, succeeding W. Guy Brown, who was elevated to the superintendency\ following the death of Walter J. Krick, Without hesitation, it can be said that the school board made a good selection for the principalship. Popularly known as "Christina," Mr. Andrewil has beeir associated witii the Decatur school system ever -since 1930, with the exception of the years when he served in the Army A* r Force •and last yehr as principal of Adams .Central high school. lie received his Master’s degiee|n school administration from Indiana University and is a graduation Franklin College and De.ci ti'ir i high school. His duties in flie hral school will not be entirely nek'to him, following his administration of the township consolidated school. In filling these important posts, the school trustees have selected local citizens who have the quailflcations and exp» < ri<im e to con\tinue thd splendid administration i of the\ school, system J ■ i It would have bien unfair to these/wo educators, who have devoted many years tn the teaching ot cHildnn to have overlooked their worthiness for ,promotion. O, -Of- —— Tib-Junior Pollert boys demonst rated: good traits; in civic re-sponsibility-with tlicit first aid work at the Red Cross meeting. These alert and earnest chaps are 1 well trained in the Science of aiding the injured. They are to be commended for their fine spirit and .willingness to help, if their assistance is ever needed in a a local emergency. o o :\ ' \ . i/. ■_ ' if- ; . ■ ■ ■ Summer is a time for flower gardens. Blooms Os every imaginable’color fill the) air with' fragrance and fill the heart with gladt * : ' &- 1 i i • ness at the sight of tl|em. Cut and placed in vases, they brighten the interior of a house with outdoor freshness. They are things of real beauty, good, to behold. Flowers are not to be had without effort. Painstaking weeding and care are required. But when they bloom they prove worth all the trouble and effort. In this flowdrs are.no different from other good things fn life. '

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IT is a tragic i‘fact that 6'h} children die every" year in this < ountry from accidenUil poisoning. As a matter >of Tact, the number is probably much greater, btu , thVae are the cases on which we actual medical record. In addition. we have many, .many more who survive poisoning but are left with permanent disabili' ties which, hinder them through life. . I believe this heavy tpH is due to the fact that parents fail entirely tu realize how many death r traps the home sets for children. ■lnsecticides, roach powdtWs,, dean ing fluids, rubbing alcohol/ polishes, and man)' other items in daily use in a well-run housenold are all hazardous to youngsters. Chil V cren are born curious, and if such things are left about within their Teach they are bound sooner or later to investigate them, often •with disastrous results, The usual symptoms of poisoning are bowel upsets, loss of appetite. Abdominal pain, nausea. Vomiting ’ and diarrhea. Somenjines the ‘children miy turn blue and show evidence of shock or collapse. Convulsions and sudden loss of consciousness may follow nevpre; poisoning. . \ When confronted with a case of poisoning, an attempt must be made to identity thfe poison as soon as posible so that specific measures, may be used to treat it. V.'ith few exceptions, the greater part of the poison may be re- -•' ' ;

Red Cross Head:—J •Roscoe E. Glendehitig has'fbeen / promoted to the chairmanship of the ebunty chapter of the American Red Cross, i . f We say promoted, because Mr. Glenikening has served more thaif 25 years as a director of thf local chapter and fo’i/ the ten years or more, was its treasurer. I’e became a volunteer worker in World War I days. f •Faithful to his trust add sympathetic to the Red Crosi cause, Mr. will be an rfficient leader in this worthy organization. He succeeds Ju|ge Earl li. Adams, who will continue as a diiectOr, marking 32 jrears of Miviee with the Red Cress.With other officers, f namely, Earl\M Webb of Beetle, vicechaii|man;\Morris Begun, treasur—I • ' ]Z I ® • v er and Miss Bernice Nelson, sec- ■ . ■■ ; 1 I; retary of the board. ams a directorate of 3U members, ajong with a corps .of volunteers, i’hhirman - Cl'endening will endeavqj- to meet t very call for aid that i® made on v the Red Cross. , ! | The services of the l|cal chap- : \kr, augmented with tjie blood ) donor program, is vital to the / charitable and humanitarian spirit ' •■■ I I of bur-people. ' I ■ ' ' | |.' ai-*—o— I ' \ As tlie Red Cross stasis amwl , fiscal year, every thb < •county should resolve? to be of It help to this great humanitarian: J ganiißitiom Thy Red; Cross has : one objective ... that) Os serving | the people, Next spring when the > annual drive for funds is made, j, every individual should endeavor I, •II -, »<•- put t|ie campaign oter the goal line. It- takes perform I üblic service and to meet emerg- • J. 11 \ ■ . encies. j ll . ' I v I ' ' • 1.-' *;/ j ‘I ’ — / o 'O; T" ’ '> -■ , ■ J ' • .J“The wrong way always seeintj the more reasonable,” remarked George Moore in “TheJßending ot the Bough.” In trying to alioosq which way to go at a fork, in ail unfamiliar road, an old ;principlq is to folio*’ the road which' looks most traveled. That suuable, and it will' *prk if you wapt to, go where most people go, But if you are seeking a goal o| your own. trying to achieve somesi thing which has not dond la fore, it is often- nccefsary to gq !l.e way other people’ have not! bought was reasonably; ; , ; - ■ I !>

moved from the by immediate pumping. In rn&ny cases, this may prove to be jife-saving. However. in lye poisoning or .poisoning with strong | acids or alkaiies. this procedutel may be t xtrcmely dangerous, pince tly ' tube may perforate thc| damaged; sUnnach wall. In cases strychnine, poisoning, convulsions may le produced by jumping the Stomach. a It is wise not to> use idrugs t/ cause vomiting because, of the complications which may ensue. Antidptek to neutralize tl(p poisort Hot eliminated by the I stomach pump should also be ijadministered, A universal antidote is one containing two parts of pulve.iiied charcoal, one part of magnesium oxide and| one part of tannic acid, and is very helpful in those cases in which the responsible poison has nbt beep identified. If this antidote in not available, burned toast may be substituted for charcoal, irnilk of magnesia for the magnesium coxidu, and strong tea for the tannic acid. » It is very important that poisons be kept away from children, end that if a child takes a poisonous substance, the pareiit caH a physician immediately. QUESTIONS ANO ANSWERS M.lf.: Can a single girl get a cyst on the ovary? j | ,-Anew er It impossible- for this o <X»C»irl i \ ’J, ' ' . f, V /■ ■ !

LJ— Il 20 YEARS AGO | TODAY J o- * —■ —° July IN. A slight rain at this afternoon dropped the temperature here three degrees. Thc\l>ecutur public library was July 19, litlti. Mrs. (\ V. Connell <>f North Third street is seriously ill. ; ; j U>U Gehrig of the Yankees has made 2fi home inns ami Huth of the Yuliks and Klein of the Vhil--1 es euch has 2’>, 'C. K. Champlin t»r-l»«'calur re turns from du airplane cruise uyhr titd|iimi and. Illinois ague .t «»t tlie| Champlin Refinery company. yfi - . and Mis. W. B Sat I lea b* Alb|m, Pa., visit at the home oi thef’ BOH, A. 1X Suttles. o-l— f -V-s- —o Household Scrapbook i | f By ROBERTA Lk£& — i—o Medicine Stains |fqdicine stains on sheets or lilfpns can be removed, by making i |>aste of fuller’s earth and aim monia. and applying this to the’ st|ih- la\ave on until dry, and tffien wash out the with .j|ap and water. / ' '■ ® Hard-Boiled Eggs a f The slicing of hard-pailed eggs k more easily done \|ith a knii'e i'hich has been dipped'intq boiling water and .wiped dry. This elimiiiates any cracking i?r crumbling, tiepeat as qftejh as the knife cools. Stained China f Tea and i-offee stains in the & hina ©ups are easily removed if '••ubbed with a damp cloth dipped Hn baking soda. I ' .—; Offers Reward For Arrdst Os Thief Qne thousand dollars reward is . ffered by Herbert H. Stoner for • information, arrest and conyicion of persons who stole S 2 mixed breed pigs weighing approximately PO pounds each" from the* Stoner farms east of the city.. Notice of the Uward is published n this issue or this newspaper. Stbner stated that “the pigs. *ere ■itviien about Jupe 17 or -IN." As. far ,s known it is one of the largest, arm thefts reported in this part of the state. Information is to l>e -ent to Stoner or to bis attoi :i.e.v I>. Burdette (’ustyr of this city. , More than 1&0 part® make up the iverag'e small electric motor.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE RUBY was a lovely woman, Tonu told himself, and very disturbHe quietly studied her. She «»1 the swift enthusiasms, the ick, decisive speech of Lois King, *. t there the resemblance ended. a»iby was excitement, swift and •.mgry. She had a magnetic qualthat drew a man, a subtle in the full lips and the «*ep eyes. Perhaps Tonto read her *rong, and he would readily adwit it. He was attracted to the ■lonian and he knew he could love •er. But that love would have a stormy life, devastating as lightning while it lasted, but of short . duration. For another man, Ruby might be entirely different. Ruby stirred and smiled at Tonto. “I’m through being mad,” she said, simply. “You did have a right to ask. What else do you want to know?” “Nothing,” Tonto' answered, “about the killing. But you can tell me what you like about yourself.” > L “I! j You’ve hoard It, Tonto, a hundred times. You’ve known* the cantina girls. What else am I?” “I don’t know,” he said, soberly. “You puzzle me and I can’t read your brand. Maybe You’re cantina girl, but there’s something a whole lot more besides, I wish I knew.” She looked sharply at him and t seemed to decide. that he had not < given her a labored compliment. Her lips parted and a new light came in her eyes. ‘ "It's the old story, only true this time. I came west from St, Louis. 1 In those days-1 sang and danced a little and I was pretty bad. But ; I was sure that I’d bea great; en- - 'tertainer someday. I played a - showboat for a while —ran away ! from home. It nice at I all. I learned a great many things that were pretty sickening, butj I 1 didn’t learn enough to know I’d newp come up to my dreams." 1 “Maybe not—” “Thanks, Tonto, but don’t try it. f I know now. I’m happier, once, I ’ got it out of my system. Well, I j headed west. I played little spots in Kansas and Nebraska, some of the mining towns in Colorado. The Showboats were a kindergarten ' Compared to some of those places: 1 I “About then I decided that I’d 1 Reached my peak. Hav« you ever known yourself tn be completely and finally whipped and not willing even to admit that?” I \ 1 “No,” Tonto said. «* r , “It’s dreadful. You fight against s it but you know you won’t get anywhere. That's what I did, down I A A I A . °A A ■' \ A ■ l\L

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i - -1 .... . .-I ...... .i. . -— ' INSERVICB j Enlist In Navy » Janies D. Callow, son of Mt. and Mrs.', St mley Callow of 204 North Ninth street, has enlisted in the U.S. navy for four yqars and is undergoing basic training at the nayal training station,; an Diego, Ca.lif. He Is a 1951 graduate of Decatur high school and prior to nil enlistment attended the Fort \VVaynr Art School. ’y —t, Reynolds Advanced Mr, and Mis. George Hakes, of 7J[S Waitiut st reet, have received a i letter from Hictr grandson. Oren C. It< ynold-, stating that he had receritily been advanced to the rating of corporal lie has been in Korea siiict March 5. Ills prest nt address Is: Cpl. Oren C. Reynolds, ltlfit>393,' Weapon-) Co. 3til Bn., 7th Marlm s,, Ist, Div, c o E.P.0.; San Francisco, Calif. \.■ ’ I Roop In Korea I’vt. Robert R, Roop, Son of Walter G. Roujt, of thl- city, Is now serving Korea according to word 1 received litre. His wife resides in

through Colorado ahd into Mexico. JUst a cantina girl, maybe not so hard as some of them. I’m to be diee to the customers. I’m the little girl who draws them back to the place. It s a cheap game, Tonto—and now I come here and forget it for a few hours. I’m just nice to the nfen, understand, nothing more. Those are my terms. At a couple of places they wouldn’t believe me, sp I came to the Golden.” She paused, half expecting Tonto to question her. He didn’t and both of them were silent for awhile. Ruby sighed. “Neither did Ad Gilpin until we had an argument about it, He agreed I’d be ji,st nice—no more. So I’ve been here ever sipce.” “There’s no other saloon in Avrillo,” Tonto suggested. “No, Ad has no competition. But he's made*; his money and he likes class. He thinks I give it to the Golden. It’s his money and my grubstake. Avrillo's ho worse or better than any other cowtown. There you have it." “What about Rick —and Bart?” Tonto said abruptly. | , "Rick was a sweet kid,” Ruby said. “He was wild and foolish, but he had away about him that was hard to fight against. He was filled with | sudden and crazy notions. I was one of them. He was engaged 1 to a girl at the time, I heard.” "He was," Tonto said. "I see you have bgen working. Lois King would have helped Rick more than any other woman. I’m i sure of that. I tried to tell Rjck he, was foolish but he wouldn't I listen." , . ''' ' J Her voice drifted off and she • closed her eyes. Tonto watched her. i She took a deep breath. ' "I couldn’t just cut Rick Staples : short, for 1 didn’t want to hurt > him. So I was nice and kept him 1 at a distance, hoping he’d get tired I and go somewhere else. He didn’t. Someone got him—out there.” “I’ve heard talk about—Overby," . Tonto suggested gently. Ruby’s [ eyes opened. [ “Bgrt, yes. He’s been nice and I 5 like him. He has been my best f friend and I know he's in love ? with me.” i "Then why not—?” “Marry him?” Ruby said. She 1 leaned forward a little. “I might r have, a little while ago. Then 7 something happened. You came to ; Avrillo" Tonto jepked upright. "I! What did I have to do with you and t Bart?” “You’re a menace to my moral i courage, Tonto. I think crazy A 1 ' Aj> A‘ ' ' ■ A .'il' . '' ' '

- T Van Wert,i O. His present address Is: Pvt. Robartj. R. Roop, US 550913 D), Co. E sth Cav„ AIP.O, 201, c/o P.M. San Framdsco, Calif. ' „ 0 , 0 I Modern Etiquette } | By ROBERTA LEE | o \» o Q. What do you tthfcnk nlmut women going A. Despite the continued practice of younger women to go hat'.ess <>n all occasions, l»eat taste Mill requires that in town a hat be worn with riotin’® in th< daytime — especially In church Vv’ith an evening dresa, a hat is incorrect, * Q. IJow far In advum t of tln> wedding) may 1 gifts be sent to the I bride? ‘ ; , A. Usually ten days or two weeks before the da> of the w»<iidlng; Th bi- will give the bride I’lnple time to a» knowledge Qiem Q Is it periilitmlble to use botn jtlie knife aid fork when bating fish? A. Usually* the fork Is the only imitb'iiieiit necessary. ! Rutpn, N.M,, is called the "GateJ way. Ci;y" of the state

things when you’re around. Twice now, you’ve been alone with me — once in Avrillo, now here. I am .in love with you, Tonto.” \ He stared at her. She arose and came toward him, a sway to.hir body. She plaped\ tier hands on his shoulders, bent her head and looked deep in his eyes. Then she kissed him, full on the mouth. Instinctively, his hands went up to her and he grasped her shoulders, the fingers sinking deep. The kiss was confirmation of all , that he had : believed. She broke \ loose, straightened. She looked down at |iifn and he came up out of the chair. He leaned forward, but she put her hand gently against his chest, checking him. llqr smile was a little twisted. "You sec? Youtc bad medicine for rrie." He caught himself up. She turhed and walked intc ttie bedroom, closing the door behind her. Tonto took h deep breath and ppured himself a jigger from the bottle. He felt more in control of himself: Ruby came out. She had changed into loose biduse' and trim riding skirt. She stood for a moment in the doorway. Her voice was cool and level. \ “We’d better not stay here very long. It would do neither of us any good.” She walked to the front door and held it open, waited. Tonto picked up his hat and went,; outside. She locked the door and the click of the bolt sounded a note pf finality. In silence they! mounted theif horses and started out through the tree tunnel, Ruby leading the way. Tonto watched her lithe back sway to the motion of her horse: Now that he had a ehance to recover his balance, he wondered what he had done that had disturbed her so emotionally. Nothing, really, that he could see. He had met her friendliness i openly and honestly, realizing Jthat there were emotional depths to this 1 woman but making no effort to , awaken them. He thought of what she had told him about herself back at the cabin. It was an old story, as she had i warned him, and so he found noth- ; ing incredible in her past. But what i about Rick Staples? And how i about Bart Overby at the present time? Bart had already proven ; that he was extremely jealous and I there was always a rcason,for that, no matter how twisted or perl verted. , - (To Be Continued) ■l,i .. ' ■ .

\ THREE (Conitailed From Face One) ject hah been duly advertised. Coumfilmen adopted the resolution to construct a sanitary sewer applied for. by George W. An-.-■paugh, and referred a petition for the installation of a light at the

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CHAPTER THIRTY ,\ THEY reached the* edge of the tangle and Ruby waited until Tonto had pulled up beside her. Then she moved on toward the road. She asked him ivhat he had done about Rick Staples and Tonto told her. However, he did not mention the authority Vic Ellers had given him as a deputy. They came to the deep cut and Tonto looked up toward the bushes that hid the shack beyond the crown. "I wish I had been up there that night,” Ruby ,said suddenly as though she had read his thoughts. I “You weren’t,” Tonto answered flatly, "so there’s no use regretting it Helps no one, including Rick.” The Ruby Sevier of the cabin had completely vanished. Once again she was a woman aloof and yet friendly. It was a swift change, almost too swift for Tonto and he \ narrowly watched her. They rode out of the cut and headed on to the Y in the road. Tonto pulled in Star and Ruby stopped, looking back at- him in surprise. "What about Bart Overby?” Tonto said. .' "Well, what about him ?” \ "I just want to know where he stands with you.” "Oh, the cabin.” She looked away toward the distant town, her lower lip caught in her teeth. Tonto waited, hoping she would give some further clue to herself. Suddenly she leaned out from the saddle and her fingers wrapped around his hand for an instant. "Let’s not talk about us, Tonto. We’re both confused. Something has happened to us and we’re not used to it yet,” She had completely mistaken the import of his „ question, j “B u t—” Tonto started to expl a i n. She placed her fingers against his lips, smiled, and the strange, compelling light .was back in her eyes. It vanished apd she held her voice even. “It’s happened to other men' and women, Tonto. We’re no different than anyone else. We’re both grown-up and know how things are. It's sudden.” "Ruby, you don’t—" , "Wait, Tonto, you don’t understand. I’m Ruby Sevier, the Golden Saloon girl. You're Tonto Riley of the big Slash S. I know how it is. I expect nothing. It’s how you want it. You know I love you because I told you so, straight out. There’s no strings. We’ll meet in the cabin whenever you say/but that's your decision, Tonto. Whatever, it is. I’ll stay by it But don’t, . ' I A' ■ ' ' ’ . ■ V ■■ A', A ■ \ > .

intersection of two alleys lietwden Eighth and Ninth and Monroe 4nd Jackson i submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Meyers and spur others to tbe electric light committee; referred) to the water commute a petition to run city waiter to the new residence of Don and '""""" .in i , —iR

make it now. I couldn’t be sure. Think it over and tell me later—tomorrow or n xt week.” j Tonto stared at her in amazement , and consternation. He had said nothing about his own feelings back in the cabin; He had returned her kiss, and what man wouldn’t? For a moment h|e had been overwhelmed by. her and his actions had undoubtedly shown it Ruby had built up a whole edifice, it seemed, on this false premise. He would not see her again for a long while. And then he would tell her how it was. He urged Star forward and there was a touch of anger in the grim set of his jaw. Ruby rodeAsilently beside him. Just before they reached Avrillo, Ruby turned off the road in a direct line to her house and Tonto went with her. Once again he saw the vine-covered pottage and Ituby pulled up before the gate. She looked at the silent houses beyond and mads a wry face before, she turned to Tonto. "They’ll be watching us and the word will spread.” ? >1 ’ A "To Bart,” Tonto said. ' "I’ll tell Bart how it ik,”J she promised. Tonto somberiy looked at her and finally shook his head. “Not yet awhile.” Her face clouded, then cleared. She smiled and Tonto felt as if he had deliberately slapped her. "I understand. All right, I’ll wait until I see you again.” She; looked around. “When you want, ride by here and head out to the cabin. I’ll be watching for you and I’ll meet you there later. Right now I’d like to kiss you good-by—-but there’s the snoopers.” She wheeled her horse around the corner of the fence and Tonto rode slowly down the street toward the heart of Avrillo. ' Many thoughts raced through Tonto’s mind. He remembered What Roy King had said about Rick Staples and Ruby. Roy had hinted —and as yet there could be no denial of it—that Ruby had been the indirect cause pf Rick’s death. Bart Overby had already warned Tonto to keep away from the woman; and that more or less confirmed King’g ideas. Now Tonto himself was in her orbit and Tonto had no delusions about Overby. The man would know. He would hear of the meeting or notice a subtle change in Ruby’s attitudej He would not be long in doubt aS to who caused it, and there would be trouble. Tonto could tell the truth but that would mean, little. a ’■ ■

' . r .‘‘ H- • r ' .• t ■' -• -z WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 r 1951

Irma Sligesr, on Russell street, and the sajne cohunittee received thp mittee a petition to run city water to his home immediately west of the Central Soya labbratorles. All the-»e were referred, of cajirse, in conjunction with the proper superintendents.

How could he say that Ruby herself had made the first 'advance ? That sounded like a coward’s story, and Bart Overby would not believe it. Tonto would not blame him. Nb, there was trouble coming with Bart, Overby unless some miracle intervened. . Blit most puzzling of all were \ the motives behind Ruby’s actions. It had started that first night he had come to Avrillo. Then she had warped him, hinted he should leave. Tonto still did not know why that had happened. The second time, back- there in the cottage, he had - sensed subtle crosscurrents in her. Now, this— v Tonto sighed and diurned Star intothe main street. He pulled up * before the General Store and dism minted. . “You kndw Old Baldy,” the high whine started. “He’s everybody’s A friehd. You .got a drink for bl’ Baldy?" j 'A .FA • “Not this time, amlpo." "You oughta buy. a dripk for Baldy,” the old man tugged at Tonto’s sleeve. “Maybe he kin toll you something you don’t know.” The watery eyes grew cautious and he looked up and down the street to Ace if anyone was near. “Baldy seek a heap of things othet folks don’t. He tells* his friends.” Tonto saw the old man in a different light. The ancient, halfwitted man might know a great . deal. Tonto rubbed his hand along' \ his jaw. • Wibw abdut Rick Staples?” said, and it was still half in jest. ! “IJo you know about Rick?” ‘tßick? Rick Staples? The old mam blinked and his moist lips wofked in the dirty beard. ■“Whci’c is Rick ? He said he’d buy me a A\ dripk. ,He told Ol’ Baldy he would. I ain’t seen him since yesterday. Whiere is he?”. \ •‘Rick’s dead,” Tonto said slowly.; It was no good. The old man knew nothing more than anyone else. J *T>ead!” Baldy said and suddenly . tears rolled into the dirty wrinkles. "Ycnh, Rick’s dead. Shot, that’s what he was. Rick ain’t gonna be around no more": Baldy saif it." “You saxv it!" Tonto exclaimed. J The old man looked up at him in surprise and a. crafty look came into his eyes. He nodded vigorously. s i J “Ol* Baldy sees a heap of things. 1 He lens his fridnds. You gonna be his friend ? Ol’ Ealdy. needs a drink had ” ; * lid Rc ncyntitnifri 1 U ' . M <i ' " ■"i ? A ■AT i :A'Ar.: A ; ,A