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TaneytOwn Items.

Our farmers are busy making hay, which
from all reports will be an extra crop The
wheat is on the turn towards ripening fast.
We saw one field that the owner expects to
cut about the 9th of this month. Our ear
Hest cutting last year was done on the 24th of
June. Harvest hands are scarce, which has
caused the purchase of about nine self-bind-
ers in this exact community.
The remains of Mrs. Ann Eliza Spalding,
widow of Mr.. Edward Spalding, were inferred
Mrs. S. had been an invalid for several years,
Mr.. Taylor Spalding, of this place, and son
of the deceased, is lying i'll of malarial fever
in Chicago, to which place he went about two
and a-half years ago.
The family of Mr.: Thomas Sehriner, who
lives near town, caught in fifteen days 1l2
rats with Willhide trap, and killed 80 more
with clubs. Who's next? ..-
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Decision i'm the Hoppe will Case.

Judge Miller delivered the opinion of the
Court of Appeals on Wednesday in the case
of Isadore Il. Hoppe and others VS.. Eliza
Ann Byers and John G. Byers, her husband.
The single issue in this case is whether GER
tain paper writing propounded for probate on
the 18th of September, 1881, by Eliza Ann
Byers, wife of John G. Byers, is the will or
testament of John Hy. Hoppe, written or
signed by him, or signed by some other per
son in his presence or by his direction. Mr..
Hoppe died in 1881, aged 81 years, leaving
S127 200 in personal property and real estate
worth about $4,000 He left u widow and
six grand children heirs at law. Eliza Ann
Byers, one of the plaintiffs, had lived in
Hopes house for many years before her
marriage and claimed $4,000 out of the es-
tate under a letter, said to be written by
Hoppe in 1878, saying, will or no will, she
was to have $40, 900 at his death-the proper
ty was his, and he would do what he pleased
with it. After testimony for and against the
genuineness of the signature, certain admiS
sions of the deceased favorable to the con-
struction placed on the letter, were allowed
to go to the jury and excepted to by the plain
tiffs The court sustains the rulings and re-
mands the cause. This establishes the valid
ity of paper or letter written to Mrs. Byers
hy Mr. Home
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st. Polycarp,s school and Chapel.

The Semi Tropic, published at Colton, Cali
fornia, of June 9, contains an extended ac-
count of the dedication, on the 3rd instant, of
the new Episcopal Church in that place, and
the ordination of Rev. F. w. Reed to the
priesthood The building was erected main
ly through the exertions of Miss Annie Van
Bibber, formerly of near this city, and daugh-
ter of the late Thomas Van Bibber. The mu-
sic on the occasion was furnished by the
choirs of Cotton, San Bernardino and River
side, and was of superior character. On
the same day the rite of confirmation was eel
ebrated. After ordination Rev. Mr.. Reed
received many tokens of esteem from his
friends, also a cassock, surplice, chasuble
in decorating the chapel on the occasion, and
the surrounding villages sent large delegations
to witness the ceremonies. The work of Miss
Van Bibber is highly commendabe, as it was
a self-imposed task
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Business Locals.

All members of Westminster Lodge; No.
~, /. Q. NJ, are requested to meet in Lodge
Room June -. Business important.
Ladies' and Misses fine Slippers sold at
cost, at Bixler & Senft's.
TURNER'S FERTILIZERS.
We have been appointed exclusive Agents
for Turner's Fertilizers n. |. Gorsuch d
Son. At
Trunks and Valises, sold regardless of cost,
to reduce stock, at Bixler..& Senft's.
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pRIDGE PROPOSALS.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That sealed
proposals will be received by the County Com
missioncrs of Carroll county, Nd, to build
Wrought Iron Bridge across a branch of the
Patapsco, at Carrolton Station, on the W. NJ.
X. r., span 60 feet between abutments, road
way IA feet, rolling load IS pounds per square
foot. The specification and diagram shall
accompany the proposal; the proposal to be
for superstructure; the commissioners TO have
the masonry done and to furnish flooring.
ALSO, will receive sealed proposals to
build Wrought Iron Bridge across Allaways
Creek, on the Gettysburg Road, between Tan
eytown and Harvey, span go feet between
abutments, roadway l6 feet, rolling weight
100 pounds per square foot, masonry, two
abutmcnts / : feet wide each and feet high
above low water mark; abutments To be started
from a solid foundation A feet thick to low
water mark; then batter back, so as to be y feet
thick at the top, with wing walls on the north
side of bridge feet long on each side of road
way approach to bridge, and 2 feet high above
roadway, feet thick at bottom, and u feet
thick at top; wing walls on the south side of
bridge - feet long, height and thickness the
same as on the north side. Wall to be built
of good stone and cement, and put up in
good workmanlike manner. Proposals will
be received for building the whole bridge, in
Guiding superstructure, masonry, filling road
way approach to bridge, &C., or i'll separate
bids-one for the superstructure, and one for
the masonry and filling. Specifications and
diagram must accompany the proposals.
Sealed proposals for building the above de-
scribed bridges will be received by said Com
missiOners in their office, in Westminster,
Carroll county, Md, up to the 18th day OF
June next, at II o'clock, a. M, when the bids
will be opened and in the discretion of the
said Commissioners will be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder or bidders. The
said Commissioners reserve the right TO reject
any or all bids. The said Commissioners will
require the contractor to enter into an agree
ment and good bond for the faithful perform
ance of duty.
june2-4t JOS. A. WAESCHE, Clerk.
| CAMUEL M. sINDALL g. CO.,
Canning House Outfits, Viz:
Boiler Process Kettles,
Galvanized Process Kettles,
Scalding Kettles,
Furnace Doors,
Crane Castings,
Solder Machines
Crate Bars, Gasoline Fire Pots,
And all other Goods used in Canning Houses.
Refer to $50 Houses in Hartford County.
We have fitted out over one hundred and
fifty packing houses for Hartford County alone,
besides large numbers in other sections, to
all of which we can refer.
Gas, Water and Steam Fitting
Promptly attended to at Lowest Rates.
may 2G-3m
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TO CREDITORS,
NO. 1912 EQUITY.

NO. 1912 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Elias Brothers and John B. Boyle VS.. Mary
Beaver and others.
In pursuance of the order of the Court
passed on the petition of Hugh Sisson & Sons,
filed in the above cause March q, 1888, notice
is hereby given to all the creditors of Andrew
J. Beaver, deceased, to file their claims, duly
proven and authenticated, with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, on or be-
fore the Both day of july A. D., 1888.
JNO. j. BAUMGARTNER, JR.,
may 26-4t Auditor
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Einkshurg Items.

Dr. Farrell, of Baltimore, who located here
this Spring, has lately moved his family up:
Mr.. John 7. Earhart, principal of public
school No. l, is teaching this term.
Mr.. Lewis A. j. Lamotte is havinga dwell
ling house built on his property at the Station.
Work on Mr.. Francis t. Herfng's new mill,
is progressing rapidly. The frame, four stor-
les in height, was raised last Saturday.
When about to commence moving on last
Monday morning, the horses attached to Mr..
Tobias Stocksdale' S mower, became brighten,
ed and ran. Mr.. Stocksdale, who was on the
mower, pulled them against tree. Himself
and horses escaped unhurt, but the machine
was badly broken.
the Mt. Zion Sunday School Society will be
celebrated at the church. The services will
continue all day. Rev. DIR. Ward, of West.
ern Maryland College, and other invited
guest, are expected to deliver addresses.
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MO. 215e EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Jesse Crowl, Mortgage, VS.. Jacob b. Kerch-
ner, Mortgagor.
Ordered this 18th day of June, A. d. 1888,
that the account of the Auditor filed in this
cause be finally ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the I'd day of July next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted for two succes-
sive weeks before the last named day in some
newspaper published in Carroll county.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
june16-2t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of Admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
ELIZABETH SHOEMAKER,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
subscriber, on or before the 18th day of Jan
nary, 1884; they may otherwise by law be ex
cluded from all benefit of said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day of
June, 1888.
JEREMIAH d. SHOEMAKER,
iune16-4tF Administrator.
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1868 Boxes sold in a year by One
l. Druggist of
SELLERS LIVER PILLS,

Act Directly on the Liver.
Cures Chils and Fever, Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Bilious Collie, Constipation, Rheu-
matism, Piles, Palpitation of the Heart, Dir
illness, torpid liver, coated tongue, sleepless-
ness and all Diseases of the Liver and
Stomach. If you do not ''feel very well, a
single pill at bed time stimulates the stomach,
restores the appetite, imparts vigor to the
system.
For Sale by all Druggists and General
Dealers, at 25 cents box.
r. L. SELLERS & CO.,
APP 1883 eot-1y Pittsburgh, Pa.
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New Advertisements.

Western Maryland College,. I. Ward,
d. d. President.
Midsummer Wear-Sharrer Bros, West
minister, Md.
Grand Moonlight Pic Nic-W. Fl. Hol-
lenberry.
Horses for Sale-P. J. Yost, Manchester,
Md.
Maryland Bakery. NJ. Horst, Westmin-
ster, Md.
For Sale-Chas. r. Favour, Sykesville, Md.
Dividend No. 1O7-J. w. Herring, Cashier.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
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agF DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE G
vANDEEF &c dSxTor H =rnnn7s.

rOBNhh UT
rear in advance. Single copies
rrRMss2 per year discontinued until all arrears
cents mnIes ne 9Pto@1 @ "t s sanare Is lines will
sebVERTISlN Nj IA LIS frSi. and p cents for each
Ap p.erted times or 9 One SQUARE months, $780,
inSe months S. business Cards mot e9 9f
months lines S per year THT will be CON
eorii9s is not I charged accordingly Yearly
n,ad until forbid anu .,c advertisements TO theirown
irertisers mus mus and Figure Work double price
sl Sn cent; n and psEsSf ana
pnnicatOns G eI,df with this office should be
,fs5- -Ali5 10 10 :.,TtHE AoFocAIt.
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THE MARKETS.

WESTMINSTER MARKETS.
Wholesale Prices by +. q. Grimes & Co.
FRIDAY, June -, 1855.
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County Commissioners Warner and Oren-
dorff, of this county, and the Baltimore coun-
ty commissioners, on Wednesday, at Towson-
town, opened bids for q wrought-iron bridge
over the Patapsco river, on the road from
Harrisonville to Marri9ttsyille. The bidders
were Pittsburg Bridge Company, S1,974;
Wrought Iron Bridge Company, Canton,
Ohio, S2,111.18, and Pennsylvania Bridge
Company, of. Pennsylvania, $1,969.S0. The
contract will probably be awarded to the
latter
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1t has been customary for the graduating
class to plant a memorial stone in a portion
of the college grounds set apart for the pur-
nose, but this year the class donated the usu-
nj cost of stone toward the erection of Ward
Hall and memorial shield to the class of
of 1888 will be inserted in the building.
ORATORIeAL CONTEST.
The oratorical contest between the Webster
and Irving Literary Societies took place in
the pavilion on the college grounds on Tues
day night in the presence of large audience,
intending RAINY visitors from various sections.
Bradley w. Kindley, of Monrovia, Nd,
opened for the Websters, his subject being
s9Thomas Guard John H. Cunningham,
of Westminster, followed for the Irvings, en-
the s'Power of Ancient and Modern Flo
ouence.'' Frank Z. Benson, of New Market,
Frederick county, was the second orator for
the Websters, his subject being "Nihilism, "
and he was succeeded by Woodland l. Todd,
of Salisbury. Md, on Destiny for the IT.
v;nos. Clinton B. Jarman, of Greensboro ,
Md. closed for the Websters, "Comets" be-
inc his subject and the last representative OF
the Iryinas was James ID. Gwynn, of L b,
Md, who spoke on HExertion of Ability. -
After each the Westminster Brass Band dis
coursed lively air. The speakers were the
REGIMENTS of numerous bouquets, apd acquit-
ted themselves with credit.
The distribution of prizes and reading out
of distinctions took place Wednesday morn
;no Prizes were awarded as follows:
For ESSAYS, the first prize to E. HARDWOOD
Flaoo. Jr.. the Freshman class; the second,
n Edwin L. Mowbray, of the Freshman class;
ake third, to T. J. Shreeve, of the Sophomore
class; the fourth, to Miss Endora Richardson
of the Freshman elass; and the fifth, to Frank
T. Benson, of the Junior class.
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StOufter, each eXnlDltlnS skill ano prOnclency.
The Commencement proper was held on
Thursday night at College Hall, in the pres
ence of an immense audience. The program
was introduced by an instrumental quartette
by. the Misses Diehl, Mason, gladden. and
Horner, after which prayer was offered by
Rev. j. R. gladden.. The salutatory was pro-
nounced by Miss Cora Smelser, of New Wind
sor, in clear and impressive manner. An
instrumental solo, 'Marche des Tambours,"
by Miss Bessie Jelly, was we'll executed. The
Grafton, "Mind and Its Triumphs," by Mr..
Louis H. Dielman, New Windsor, was well
received and showed that the gentleman had
proper understanding of his subject. Miss
Bessie gladden., New Windsor, read an essay
entitled 'Air Castles" which received mer-
tied applause. w. W. Roop next favored
the audience with an instrumental solo-Cir-
Gus Galop-after which the honorary essay,
"Light Crowns the Night" was read by Miss
Maggie Burlington, New Windsor. This es-
say showed great thought in its preparation,
and its merits were enhanced by the unusual
excellence of her reading. A well-prepared
essay, Trials and Triumphs, u was next read
by Miss Cora A. Stouffer, of Uniontown, Md.
This was followed by double quartette,
Moonlight on the Lake. The prize essay
in the study of Shakespeare, "Lady Macbeth, !"
was read by Miss Mary Z. Horner, of GettYs-
burg, Pa. Mr.. ]. A. huntington, of New
Windsor, delivered an Grafton, "Ancient and
Modern Genius, which showed that the gen.
tleman has proper estimate of genius. The
duo ''Stabat Mater was admirably executed
by the Misses Diehl and gladden., as was also
the solo 'Robin Adair, by Miss Bessie Cad
den. The valedictory of the Seminary was
delivered by Miss Efie Weaver, of New
Windsor. Before giving the yaledictory the
young lady read an essay-"Utopia." The
large audience gave rapt attention while in a
clear and forcible manner she babe farewell
to the faculty. her schqolRates and d; alma R ma
Jelly and w. w. Roop, was followed by Mr..
w. G. Rooms, of Middleburg, Nd, the vale
dictorian of the College, who spoke in an, eff
fective manner, and the audience showed Its
appreciation ofthe gentleman efforts. An IN.
strumental trio. HCharge of the Hqssars,
was rendered In a spirited manner by the
Misses Reiss and Mason.
The diplomas and degrees were then con
ferred by the president, DIR. Jelly, after which
gold medals of honor were awarded to the
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term. her burden of responsibility was not
great. However, she conferred the degrees
and badges upon the president in very
solemn manner. All in all, the class day eX-
ercises of the class of SO was q success, and
greatly delighted a full house.
The soiree on Tuesday night was opened
with chorus by the vocal class, and the full
house inspired the singers to their best efforts:
The greeting, which was quaint and original
in every way, was given by Mr.. VIM, A,
Price, of Sweet Air, Nd, and was warmly
Have Been" by Miss Minnie Lambert, OF
New Windsor, was carefully prepared and
veil received.
The Photograph Gallery" a laughable
drama, in one act, brought down the house.
An essay on Ambition" by Mr.. Elmer
Simpson, of Liberty, Md, showed careful
thought, and Justly merited the warm applause
which followed its reading.
'sThe Power of Music" was the subject OF
an Grafton by Mr.. W. W. Roop, of New Wind
sor. This young gentleman has been stu
dent in instrumental music under Miss Nc
Weigh for the last four years, and his knowl-
edge of the subject appeared IN his excellent
Grafton. The next on the programme was an
ESSAY by Miss Amanda j. McComas, of Har-
ford county, Md. Her subject was Improve
ments of the Nineteenth Century" She
read with a distinct voice and reflected credit
upon herself and the institution.
The recitation, ''Topsy's Secret" by Lena
Lambert, was admirably executed.
French and German readings were given by
Misses Amman, of Emmittsburg, and Bessie
Jelly, of New Windsor. These readings
showed careful training, and by those compe
tent to Judge were pronounced excellent.
The essay ga Kind Word for New Windsor
College, by Miss Nora Ecker, of New Wind
sor, was ingenious, attractive and amusing
and was admirably rendered. A defamation
was then given by Master Fred Robinson, o
Brooklyn, Md.+"What is Minority His
subject and manner commanded the admirinG
attention of the house.
The programme was interspersed with tab
leaux and vocal and instrumental music, II
which the following young ladies and gentle
men took part Misses HI. and A. AMMAN
Bessie and Addie Jelly, Josie McHenry
Grace Lambert, Sallie Scott, Carrie and Mag
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HANSEN BROS.
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.
AND PLANIEG MILL.
TATIORTNG.
Cleaning Repairing.
NEAT, CHEAP AND QUICK. BY
GEORGE LOVETT,
Main Street, opposite y. LOeb's.
Street Improvement Notice.
Main Street, opposite y. Loeb',.

NOTICE IS hereby given that the
Common Council of the city of Astoria,
CIatSOp County, Oregon, propose To or
der the Improvement of that portion OF
West Sth street in the City of Astoria,
ClatSOD County, Oregon. as laid ont and
recorded by John NJ. Shiyely, from the
south side of Water street to the south
side of Cedar street by grading said
street where needed to make an even
grade from Water street to Cedar street
and by planking said street 10 its full
width with new and sound fir plank not
less than three inches in thickness
where not already planked and by re-
moving all detective piles, StringerS,
pIanking and other timbeTS in that pOr-
ton which was destroyed by fire and
by replacing the same with new and
sound fir piles. caps and StrlngeTS and
planking, and by building sidewalks
eight feet wide on both sides of said
street where not already bHIlt and by
repairing the sewers or both sides of
said street.
And unless a TcmOnStrance signed
by tine owners of twO-thiTds of heprOp-
erty fronting on said portion of said
street be filed with the Auditor and
Clerk within ten days of the final publi-
cation of this notice. viz: Thursday.
September Goth. 1888. the Common
Council will order said improvement to
be made.
By order Of the Common Council.
L. ). JEWETT.
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria. August 18th lSSS
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Cheramus Street Assessment.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
assessment made by Ordinance No. j43,
of the City OF Astoria, ClatsOp County
Oregon. and which ordinance passed
the Common Council of said city on the
22d day of August, 1888, and was ap-
proved on the 23d day of August, 1885.
for the proposed repair of Chenamus
street. in the City of Astoria, as laid out
and recorded by John Mcclure. from
Main street TO Jackson street in the
manner provided by Ordinance No. 52S
Of the City of Astoria and which Ordin-
ance passed the Common Council of
said city on the 1Ith day OF July. 1888.
and was approved on the 18th day OF
July. 1885, on each Of the following de
ScTibed lots fronting on said portion of
SAID street Is now payable at the Office
of the City Treasurer III L. ). gold and
silver coin and unless paid within five
days from the expiration of this notice,
viz: Thursday, September 18th, 1885. the
Common Council will issue warrants
for the collection thereof. The assess
mcnt is as follows:
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HOME COMFORT.
After a Rainy Ride Country PLY
sicIan Tell what 5Te Thinks
or SGme People.

81 wish to gracious some people would learn
when they need a doctor and when they
don't" exclaimed DR.. E, rs he entered
his house in a cosey little village in the inter
Tor of the State Of New York, after a tedious
ride of many miles. Il have been down
among the mountains 3 see man, who the
messenger said, was very sick and not likely
20 live tin morning, unless he had iInmedi-
ate help; and found him suffering from n
rather sharp attack Of collie, which his family
might have relieved in ten minutes. If they
had a grain Of sense AMI two or three simple
remedies in the house. But no; they must
remain ignorant as pigs, and when the least
ache or pain takes them. send for a doctotr
whether they ever pay him or not"
why, Doctor, what kind Of simple rene
dies. as you call them, do yon expect people
to keep in the hOuse?" asked his wife. as she
pour him a cup Of hot tea.
In this case" answered the Doctor. "ii
they had only put a BENSON'S CAPCINE :
POROUS PLASTER on the mans stomach
he would have been all right in an hour, and
saved ne a d. ear ride
In al ordinary complsints i. cures at once
an diseases are eliminated from the sys-
ten By what may be roughly called expul ior
or extraction or by a union Of the two pro-
cesses. BensJn's Plaster promotes both. Ii
inciies the torpid organs TO act, AM sends it,
healing. soothing. Influence through the myr-
lad pores Of the skin. An other plas;ers OBJ
! lige the patient TO wait. They give him hops
| for tomorrow. Benson's plaster gives hin
help to-day. Which is better, do you think:
Buy the CAPCINE and keep it in the house
Price p cents,
Seabury & johnson. Pharmaceutical Chem
| ISIS. New York.
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A Singular Tombstone.

Doctor Prime, the venerable ed
itor of the New York OJSercer,
usually spends the summer months
travelling in his native state, and
about New England, and wherever
he stops he is a welcome visitor.
His weekly letters in the Obsercer
are widely read. and are enjoyed
by everybody.
In his travels, Iren9us comes
across some quaint people, and
many queer things which he keen
ly appreciates, and he gives an
account of them in his interesting
letters.
Among his last discoveries, DR..
Prime has found an odd monu-
meut in northern New York,
which had been erected TO the
memory Of "A most excellent wo-
man. a good man had lived hap
PLY with a devoted wife until
they were well on IN years, when
she died. He hethought him OF
sorre fttinU memorial TO place
over her grave, and the happy
thought struck him that the square
stove, by which they had been
comfortable through many long
winters, would be just what she
would ike if she had a voice IN
the matter. lie had the stove
taken to the charchyard and
placed over the remains OF his
companion. who sleeps quietly un-
Gerneath II.
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The returns of the census taken
on January l, 1888, which have
just been published, show that the
Empire of Japan contained apop-
ulation of So, ,SCO,1OO, made up Of
IS.59S,99S males and 1S,l0l,1l2
females.