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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED IN TIE
SPECTATOR"

The following memoranda of sales Of tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to sales. public
and private, advertised in the columns OF this
paper, to which, for particulars, attention
IS specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
Thursday, July ls.-G. NJ. Harrison. conan wiz
sell 1877 acres of valuable land, one mile from
Fishersville, and now in possession OF Mrs
Ellen 8. McCue. 1t contains excelle1& brick
improvements including large bricK man
sion house.
SATURDAY., July 2O.-J. w. Green Smith, Trustee,
viii sell the lot on east side of Lewis street.
now occupied by John Beard as wagon yard
Saturday, July 2O.-Geo. NJ. Harrison. comm,
will sell number Of desirable building lots
in Staunton, and also one-ninth interest," In
200 acres Of land, adjoining the"M1Il tract OF
G. M. Cochran ST., miles south OF Staunton.
Sa1rdav, July 2O--W. A. Hudson, com'r, Will
sell, in front Of the Courthouse, one acre OF
ground, u mile East of Staunton.
Saturday, July 2O--W. A. Hudson, trustee, will
sell on the premises, nice little home near
the residence Of the late Jno. D. Brown.
Saturday, July 2o--P. A. Baylor, com'r will. in
front of the Court house, sell lot No. in the
partition of the real estate owned by the late
James Gregory. 1t is q corner lot containing
$500 square feet. :.
Wednesday July PIP. A. Baylor. com'r, WILL
sell about Is or II acres Of land. with improve
ments, miles from Spring Hill.
Saturday, Aug. 10-G. NJ. Harrison, trustee, Will
sell a number of valuable houses and lots,
embracing several of the most desirable
store-rooms and residences in the city OF
Staunton. See adv.
Monday, Aug. 28-Messrs. Bumgardner, Coch-
ran, Niche, Paul and Yancey, com'rs, Will
sell the valuable property known as the "Au-
gusta or Stribling Springs.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
HENRY HARTMAN offers for sale, privately, his
valuable mill property and farm, situated one
mile South OF Charlottesville The farm con-
tains 242 acres, and has good Improvements
The mill is story building with latest pat
terms of machinery, and is doing fine busl'
ness.
DIR. C. H. PERRow offers at private sale MS
farm. four miles from Staunton, containing
l06 acres.
Mr.. JOHN GLOVER offers for sale 1888 acres o.
good land, lying on both sides OF Z. q "
railroad, miles West of Craigsville.
SAMUEL II. STEELE offers for sale privately 6
portion of his Home Farm near Fishersv1lle
in this county. He will sell lS5 or lao acres a!
the purchaser may wish, with Is or 80 acre.
heavily timbered. Address, Samuel 81. Steele
Waynesboro'.
JACOB HOOVER offers for sale two tracts OF graz
inglcnd in Highland county, one of LIS and th'
other of 1908 acres.
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FINE GROCERIES at C. a. RICHARDSON'S

REMOVAL OF THE CITY GovERNMENT.-On
yesterday, the offices of the Mayor and of the
Police headquarters were removed to the base
ment rooms OF the city hall, where the morn
ing levees-of his Honor will be henceforth held.
The room in the same building. opposite the
Y. M. G. A. room, will be occupied by the
City Council to-night-it having been prepared
for that purpose and a Clerks Office. Messrs.
Todd, Burke, and Evans have had the fitting
up in hand, and have had nice carpet laid,
desks and chairs provided. and artistically en-
bellished throughout,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

The LITERARY AGE.-ThiS is the title of O
new monthly magazine, just issued from the
office of the Bedford Star, Mrs. Blanche Doug
lass Hoffman, editor, the first No. of which is
now before us. 1t is devoted to literature, sci
ence, education, and the presen: No. indicates
decided talent on the part of the editor. The
original and selected matter is good, and the
typographical appearance beautiful. 1t is pub
hshed at the low price Of 81 a year.
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CoFFEEs at c. A. RICHARDSON'S

EXCURSION TO WINCHEsTER.-An excursion
train will be run over the Valley Railroad from
Gtapnton to Winchester, on the 18th inst, (Sun.
day. to the 4edi0atian Of the Catholic Church
in that place. at the low price OF s2CO for the
round trip. Train will leave Valley depot at 5
O'Clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Winchester at 9lO
A. NJ Returning will leave Winchester at 5 P.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

FLOUR DISCRIMINATING the past three
months ending July the LIST, Mr.. B. F. Fifer,
City Flour Inspector, has inspected 33i9 barrels
of extra; 279 barrels of family; $50 barrels of
superfine; l12barrels of fine. Sixty-two barrels
were condemned making total of 4,lS2. This
speaks well for the quality of the flour made in
this County. The low price at which -four has
been selling, has kept the farmers from bring
ing it to market, they are waiting for better
prices, which accounts for the small quantity
inspected during the past three months.
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ROASTED CoFFEEs at G. A. R1cHARpsos,s

REST AT LAsT.-For the pass teH yeara. Alon,
20 Peer, son Of Mr.. John Peer, has been bed.
ridden, and great sufferer from injuries receiv-
ed on the Northern Central R. r., near Harris.
burg, in 1868. He bore his sufferings with great
patience and fortitude and..sank to rest on last
Tuesday, surrounded by sorrowing relatives
and friends. He was only twenty eight years
of age His funeral took took place on Wednes-
day from his fathers residence on Augusta St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

ADVERTISING FOR CASH IN ADvANCE.-Un-
der this title Geo. P. Rowell & Co., 10 Spruce
ST., New York, issue 52-page pamphlet, which
is singular in It's promises, to say the least They
offer to insert an advertisement gratis in 1000
newspapers, provided they are paid the pub
fishers rates for g. which are catalogued. On
the same plan "a different State Lists are Offer
ed, all of which contain the leading papers,
Whatever may be thought of the policy of put
ting forth such offers there is no doubt that
Messrs. Rowell & Co., are responsible for their
contracts and can be relied upon to faithfully
carry them ont
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
coNFECrIoNAR1Es at c. A. RICHARDSON'S

LOO. F. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs-At q
regular meeting Of Staunton Lodge No. As, I. o.
o. F., held last Thursday night the following
officers were installed by Past Grand Master
James H. Waters :-Chas. 8. Crowder, N. G.;
Isaac ]. Hoover, ". G.; Simon N. Miller. Sec'y !;
Jas. H. Waters, Treas; A. NJ. Simpson, Chap;
A. J. Friou. Warden; N. NJ. Warner. Conductor;
w. C. Straughan, r. S. to N. G.; J. A. Kice, L.
s. to N. g.; j. w. Forbish, I. G.; j. L. Root. O..
c.; John s. Wehn, L. s. s.; c. A. Gladke, R. s.
s.; Geo. Long, r. s. to v. g.; C. LYMAN, L. s.
to V q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

lTEMs.-[From the Highland Recorder. Ion
Sunday before last Mr.. Jasper L. Fox, mer-
chant on Jackson's River. was about to retire
when his lamp exploded and set fire to the
room. Mr.. Fox, however. by hard work, sue
ceeded after some time in extinguishing the
flames.
Miss Signora Gwin of Jackson's River
on last Thursday, fell from cherry tree and
dislocated her right shoulder.
Mr.. j. L. Hiner, near Monterey, recently
broke his leg in pulling of his boot. This Is
| almost as bad as Highland snake story.
Richmond drummers have found their way
| to Mont'rey.
| A little daughter of Mr.. Eli Armstrong liv-
| ing four miles from Doe Hill fell from q cherry
tree few days ago and striking on large
stone knocked out six teeth and fractured the
upper (aw-bone from which at least dozen
pieces Of bone have been extracted.
Wecall attention to the large sale of valuable
watches, by Mr.. E. Brownold, on the oath inst.
This will be fine chance to secure good watch
| at a low price.
| Are you going on picnic? If so, get your
nice cakes and crackers at the Tea Store so
cheap.
FIRST CLASS MILWAUKEE BEER at sl.20 per
dozen at VIM. WHoLEY's, New Street, Staunton.
Nn
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A CA R.n

70 all who are suffering from the errors and
~ decay, loss of manhood, &C., I will send a re-
clpe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
Thisg great remedy was discovered by amission-
airy in South America Send a seIfaddressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman. Sfofi0n
d. Bible House, NeW York City. Lno6 Iy
REDUCTION IN PRICES OF Doors Ann SHOES
Il have just returned from tne East with a
large stock of boots and shoes, purchased at
such prices that cannot fail to please
G, L. WELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

IMMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.-The
public men and journalists of Virginia
can render no mere acceptable or needed
service to their State, at this time, than
in devoting their efforts to the cause of
immigration. Our great need is popula-
ton, of the right kind-men who will
buy our surplus land, and cultivate it
successfully. There is far teo much
waste land here by that we mean ara
BILE soil not in cultivation. Millions of
acres that with comparatively small ex-
penditure of labor and money, would
add vastly to the productive wealth of
the State, and largely increase the basis
of taxation, are now entirely unproduc-
tive. This almost anomalous condition
Of things, which people outside of Vir-
ginia seem not tounderstand, is the result,
chiefly, of the inability, real or imagin-
ed, Of many of the landholders to i'm
prove the soil and cultivate it to profit.
They have not the means, they say,
wherewith to restore it to that state of
fertility that weuldinsure remuneration
for the labor that would have to be ex-
pended, and, in many cases, they cannot,
for the same reason, command the reoui-
site labor: And so, barren old fields, all
over Virginia, are growing up in pines.
thistles ahd sedge-grass, that, BY the pro.
per application of fertilizers adapted to
the soil, would yield bountiful return
for the expenditure of toll and money
that are essential to their reclamation
We hazard nothing in saying that if all
the broad acres now waste in Virginia
were in successful cultivation, there
would not be found man among us who
would have the temerity to suggest re-
putation as a remedy for the financial
recuperatiOn of the State. That is poor
remedy, at best, and, as we have con.
tended. one that we cannot afford to
adopt. ParadOXical as it may seem. we
are too poor to throw away all that is left
ass-if we are to believe the advocates Of
this measure-Our good name; for that
would make our last estate worse than it
was at first. And so, we insist that If
the people of Virginia have not the en-
terprise, the ability, or the will, to inn
prove their heritage. they cannot do bet
ter than to part with portion of it for
such consideration as it will secure. and
let others work out what now seems to
be the problem of Virginia's ability to
pay what she justly owes.
We believe that comparatively small
acquisition of the right kind of popula-
tion-the creators of wealth dug from
the soil would solve the problem. And
this would secure development in other
forms. Our vast latent wealth would in
wife capital and stimulate enterprise. 80
that in the course of few years Virginia
might again be what she once was-the
leading Staten the Union. hburo
VirgiNiQn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

We have been requested to call the attention
ol the Water Committee to the CREST inconye.
nienee caused by cutting off the water on Mon
oay, (which is wash-day with many families \
without sufficient notification.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
DEATHS.

O0ttIurfes are charged for at advertising rates,
Noetces ~ deaths published 0rat,sitosssv.
STUBBs.-On July 4th, 1873, at his residence in
Staunton, Va, of chronic bronchitis Mr. r,
St166s-Aged about IS years. Mr.. s. was an
olQ ana highly respected citizen of Staunton.
ana ne leaves large circle offriends and relas
tives to lament his death,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
MARRIAGES.

Rev. L. H. Graybill, July
Srd, 1878. at the residence of Mrs. Agnes Carr
on South river, Mr.. w. Lewis, of Albemarle,
to Miss Mamie o. Carr, of Augusta CO., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

Peace was signed at Berlin on last
Saturday. The treaty contains fifty
seven Articles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

of FINE GROCERIES, Sugars, Coffees, Teas,
Spices. &C., &C., for sale by
G. RICH "A RDGAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
TEAS at G. A. RICHARDSON'S.

AMERICAN HoTEL.-The American Hotel
property was sold, under decree of the Circuit
Court, on last Tuesday, to Mr.. Ed. Burke for
the sum Of $40, 500. The sale will have to be con-
lrmed by the Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
SAUCES at c. A. RICHARDSON'S.
SUMMER WEArHER.-Range of Thermometer
In the Office of the Virginia Hotel during the
SUGARS at c. A. RICHARDSON'S.

several refreshing showers during the week
nave greatly tempered the atmosphere at night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
Valley News Items.

The Rockbridge county Fair takes
place on the 23rd, 9th, and 25th of Oc-
pber.
John Burke, the auctioner of Wood
stock, recently had his right ankle dislo-
Gated by his horse falling on him.
Bass, by the..Knights of Isaak Walton,
are being caught by the scores in the
Shenandoah, near Front Royal.
The Page Courier says that a number
of farmers have threshed portion of
their crops, and..that the yield is better
than expected.
The Courier says that the number Of
the "never sweat club" has been con-
siderably diminished during the recent
heated term.
Warren county pays for the support
of paupers out of the poor house S54.57
per year, and for Jurors in county and
circuit court $175.
The residence of Mr.. Madison West,
about two miles north of New Market,
was destroyed by fire one day last week.
The fire was accidental.
The Rockingham Register says that
the several Springs in that county are
rapidly filling up with guests since the
hot spell has set in.
Samuel J. Price, son of J. D. Price, of
Harrisonburg, has received the appoint
ment of Clerk in the War Department
of the United States.
The Virginia Insurance Company, of
Richmond, has paid the $1,000 insur-
ance on the mess-hall Of Washington &
Lee University, recently destroyed by
fire.
We are sorry to learn that Capt. Har-
ry Riddlebarger, of Woodstock, had
quite severe sun-stroke on the the 4th
inst. He has, however, recovered from
its effects.
How easy it is to be wit is shown as
follows by the Page Courier IA good
wit at our elbow says that printers
should be the happiest class of men
known (; as they have more els (ease)
than any people he ever saw" Much
obliged for the }. 1t was kind.
The Lexington Gazette says:-We
understand that the salaries of all the
Professors and employees of the Insti-
tute and the University have been re-
duced as matter of wise precaution on
the part of the Board of Visitors and
Trustees of these institutions.
We learn from the Shenandoah VuUey
that on last. Wednesday week, DR..
Jos. Triplet, Jr., Mt. jackson, Va, mar
rowly escaped fatal accident. He mis-
took Donovan's solution of Arsenic
iodine and mercury-fors some bitters he
had been using, and drank considera-
BILE part of it. Soon thereafter, feeling
sick from its effects, he was led to sup
pose something was wrong, and upon
examination discovered his mistake. He
at once took the proper emetics and an
tidotes. They, after some time, had a
good effect, DR.. Triplett slowly recov-
cred, and the great excitement subsidized.
The Clarke Courier says that the board
Of supervisors Of Clarke county held a
meeting at the courthouse on Monday,
and after due consideration, by q vote
of three to one, decided to accept the
proposition rendered by the representa-
tives of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road Company, to deliver up to the
county the bonds heretofore issued in
aid of said railroad, and receive therefor
new bonds issued by the county, which
bonds shall set forth on their face the
conditions upon which the subscription
was originally made, to wit, the COM
pletion of the road in two years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
Churches SUNDAY.

In the Methodist church. last Sunday the
Rev. L. Fl. Graybill. of wayneAboro' Circuit,
filled the pulpit of DR.. Martin, who was absent
from the city, officiating in the dedicatory SER
vices of the new church at Waynesboro' Mr..
0raybill's sermons-morning and night-were
very interesting, and were listened to with
much interest by the large congregations pres
ent.
Rev. Geo. B. Eager, pastor of the Baptist
church, at Lexington, filled the pulpit OF the
Baptist church here morning and evening"
HIS sermons were earnest, able and interesting,
and we're listened to by large audiences
In the absence of the Pastor, Rev. w. @. HUI
linen, the pulpit at the Episcopal church was
filled In the morning by Rev. j. c. Wheat, for
merly of this city, but now President of a large
and fourishing female school at Winchester,
Virginia. There was no service at night.
At the Presbyterian church the pastor, Rev.
W: .. BAKER, preached Up the morning, and at
night gave another of his characteristic, short,
summer nights sermons,
DEATH OF LITTLE FELLow."-We are sorry
to learn. through Carlisle. Pa, paper, that Mr..
John H. Snapp, of this place, has had the mis-
fortune to lose recently his valuable black geld
ing, Little Fellow" which died at Three
Springs Pa, near Carlisle, on last Saturday a
for the races at Carlisle, and was on way thither
when struck. He could trot in his twenties.
and was valued at $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

ITO INVESTORS.-FORS ALE-an excel
i lent business property, on Main ST., first
class location. Returns readily ten per cent
For particulars address, Lock Box 2lS,
jan22-tf Staunton. Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

The price of Sugar at the Tea Store-Brown,
81 c.; White, 10 c.; Granulated, II c.; Cut Loaf
l21a c.; Powdered, 1215c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
Fashion Notes.

The lowest price Coffee has reached since the
war is 16 cts. For sale at the Yea Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
WANTS..
WOOL! WOOL:!

for which the highest market price will be
paid. Twelve % years experience in this
Market has satisfied that it is to the farmers
interest to wash his wool well. Call and see us
before selling.
apr23 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

FIRST CLASS MILWAUKEE BEER at sl.20 pc
dozen at VIM. WHoLEY's, New Street, Stauntor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

slps' best Soda Crackers, rs cts. at II Store,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16

Are you going on picnic? If so, get your
nice cakes and crackers at the Tea Store, so
cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-16
C.L. WELLER.

Just received a large stock Of hats for gentle
nen. boys and children, OF latest style, which
will he sold yprv low
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-01
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
NAVY Orlaans InlV 27 1878.

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
New Orleans. July n. 1878.
The undersigned Committee on School
houses will receive sealed proposals, addressed
to said committee. for repairs to the plastering.
embarrassing and painting Of the following
mentioned schools. at the Office Of the Board Of
School Directors, No. 80 Burgundy street, on Or
before WEDNESDAY, August7, 1878, or at the
places designated below:
Jackson Boys and Girls School, Clio School,
Webster School. franklin School. Bienville
School, Claiborne School. st. Philip School,
Washington No. / School, Magnolia Girls
School, Paulding Sch DOL Jefferson No School,
Marshal School. Fisk School. Robertson School,
St. Ann School. Fillmore School. McCarty
School, Leontine School.
Upon application to the secretary Of the
Board of Public School Directors. the kind OF
work required upon the schools mentioned
above, and also the specifications under which
said work is to be done, will be exhibited by
the secretary Of the board.
The Board Of School Directors reserves the
right to reject any Or all bids. Bids to be made
| for cash.
GEO. SWARBRICK. No 50 Camp street.
ROBERT Fl. hartley. IS Constance ST.,
Chairmen.
! Or Box No. 2 Mechanics and Dealers Ez-
change. iy28
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-01
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMooRAT THURSDAY, AUGUST l. 1878

We quote bury 9@1Oc, Louisiana clear 200
2tc, lake 23l231l5se Tg ID.
BUTTER-Fair stock and IN moderate re-
quest. New York creamery fine 22I025c New
York dairy prime 20022c, New York dairy
good 16017c, Western creamery 18t924e, West
ern dairy 11015c 49 Ii.
CHBEsE-Is In light demand. New York
cream 110D12c, Ohio factory 8@81ac " ID.
PoU1TRY-Old chickens 80 5000; young
81 50ta3; ducks $2@5; geese 1904; turkeys S8
@9 70 dozen.
S3TAKCH-In fair demand at 30314c In lots.
PoTAToEs- Western at 81 50Dl rs % Dbl.
or Louisiana potatoes there is @ good
stock, with o light demand; prices easy at
~ O MOI u Z Western 81 5o@1 rs. Louisiana
onions are In moderate demand ct 81 80
W Dbl.
CARRIAGES - Are steadier, Louisiana cab
bages are quoted at 81 50n5 4a box.
BEANs-Northern 3@3Ac. Western 2I0
254e u ID. axc,oo- n,
dozen.
RICE-Light stock and firm; demand good ;
No. Q 424@05c, common 6tg6Ac, ordinary vac
65ze, fair e2@96eMc,,, good 7@71Sc, prime IA
SALT-We quote dealers prices from their
warehouses at $4,000 u sack for coarse, 81 05
f11 10 for fine. Turks Island dull and neg
eoted: held at 30132c u bushel. Table salt
Ia pockets 1s46D71ze each, as in size.
CoTroN TIEs-Are quoted at So 25 % bundle
with discounts according to quantity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-01
by telegraph

y BY ToieRraph.l
NEW YORK, July 31.-Money closed easy
at Q #9 cent. Exchange closed steady at 1890
4S6 Gold opened and closed at 1o0ha. Gov,
ernments closed firm; currency SKIES 12O1a1
121. Pacific Railroad bonds closed as fol
lows: Union tirsts 105@1O5h, land grants
1o71a@to75s, sinking funds 1929 bid, Cen
trails 10S1D10824.
The Stock Exchange to-day was the scene
of considerable activity and excitement, al
least for time. There were some wide fluc-
tuations and large amount of stocks
changed hands.
In State bonds, District Of Columbia 3-65's
sold at 50.
Clearing house statement -- Currency ex-
changes, $65, 404 O14; currency balances, SO,
064 $50; gold exchanges, $5,065,786; gold bal
ances, S7S9886.
Gold clearjngs at the N. B.. s. N. Y.-Gold
balances, S;SO2,970; currency balances, $9O7,-
4S6 gold clearings, S508,800.
LONDON, July 31.-Bar silver Is quoted to-
day at 52a4d q ounce Consols- 9424@944zzz
for both money and account. Street rate 35i
003M; bank rate 3lIaa.
PARIS. July 31.-Rentes 113f CSC.