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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
A CONS PIRACY
AMONG OFFICIAL
The Grand Jury Is Con-
WINGED by Evidence
in Hand.
Uncertain Whether There Is
Law Enough to Cover
the Case.
May Find an Indictment Next Week
in the City and County
Hospital Fraud.

After weeks of careful and thorough in
vestigation the Grand Jury has been con-
vlnced-that is to say is now convinced
that between members of the late Board OF
Supervisors and certain late officials of the
City and County Hospital and certain
contractors there was a conspiracy by
which the City was robbed of several
thousands of dollars.
All yesterday afternoon was given I'D to
a discussion of this matter the Jury being
In consultation with the District Attor.
ney. No conclusion was arrived at-at
least no action was taken. The Jury will
pursue the matter further-to its ultimate
limitations. 1t is altogether within the
line OF probability that an Indictment
may be found at the next session, on
Tuesday of next week.
The sum of $4,000 was appropriated by
tue last Board OF Supervisors for certain
improvements at the City and County
Hospital Under the law public work to
cost above $500 must be let by contract
w ork for sums less than this NAV be
given without contract. The $4,000 was
expended III small sums i'll this way for
the carrying on of work that when fin
lshed cost much above the $500 limit.
Out OF all this and IN UGH testimony be-
sides showing that the most fragrant
frauds had been conn itted under this
loose system, mismeasurements of work
that Is, In the bIlls-and excessive charges
for time and materials, the Jury is con-
WINGED that there has been a compile te
understanding in this matter, and is de-
termlned, If 1T can find a law under which
II may be done, to indict one or more of
the persons against whom the evidence is
most certainly directed.
Another matter that was especially I'M
der consideration yesterday was the evil
dence taken during the last two or three
sittlngs which seems to implicate ex-Su-
perintendent Stable particularly. That
was regarding the appropriation of car
pets and furniture OF the hospital to his
own use.
The Grand Jury is uncertain in this
case, as in the Others as to whether there
Is law covering the matter-whether the
acts OF the Superintendent constitute a
felony, misdemeanor or malfeasance il
office. Mem bers of the jury complain that
they are constantly met with this matter
OF ineffective laws. superintendent Stable
has offered TO make restitution of what
ever sum the jury deem him to have
misappropriated, and this is deemed. il
the language of Foreman Peixotto, "ar
extenuating circumstance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

the comedy Caste to be presented the California Theater
l.
who is loved and military officer of high social
the otwodi
OF
supero
H
A. for
be frap
in nd
and subseq ysufer
just his mother reconciei
beenr
greeable results
by
Ric wlIlse l the boxesby auction
Hospital partly
andS econd strees.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
San Francisco, Feb. 10, 1897.

To his Excellency Grover Cleveland Presi-
dent of the Uni ted States, Washington, D. c.. {:
The power you have exercised for the labor
ers is requested behalf Of Italian and
other inning grants unable to read and write.
The Italians are sturdy, hardworking, enter
prising producers and consumers, and
occupants Of peni tent aries, though
L LII terate. 1 sta tie this after forty
years Of expert ence among them in this
try. They invest in realty and their chill
dren go to public schools and help in bui Id
ing up our country. Ameri cans should not
exclude from this land Of freedom the com
patriots Of Columbus.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
CRUELTY CHARGED.
Mrs. Grace Hamilton Tells Bad Stories
ON Her Husband Walter


ON Her Husband Walter
Mrs. Grace Hamilton told terrible tale
OF cruelty against her husband, Walter
Hamilton, in Judge Seawells court ves-
terday.
Mrs. Hamilton swore that she was COM
PEELED to leave him because he frequently
struck her, compelled her to sleep in the
clothes closet, broke the dishes. threw the
food out the window, cursed and abused
her, and swore that he would not keen
their baby at home, but would put it in
an institution. She said he refused tn
give her sufficient money 10 buy food for
herself and their child; that he would not
even allow her to buy spool OF thread
without making a fuss and asking what
became of that other spool of thread that
Sue had last week.
On cross-examination Mrs. Hamilton
admitted that she was out until O'Clock
one morning at dance. She went with
her mother and returned with her M other
with her husbands consent. He made
no objection until afterward.
Further testimony will be heard next
Tuesday morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
GRAND OPEHA WILL COME
Thirty Prominent Citizens Guar.
antee Financial sue.
cess.

San Francisco pluocracy and fashion
have deter mined to have a season of
grand opera, even at the risk of pecuniary
loss.
Thirty men, all of them prominent and
well 10 do, have signed their names as
guarantors that the company. with its
contingent expenses of $4,000, will not
lose cent, an the scheme Is completed
Those who Will stand as guarautors are:
H T. Scott George w Prescott
~. Ma o Newhan w. +. Whittier
T.. W. Hopkins }. l. RathbOne
y. N LilIenthI q, w. McAear
William Aivord John D. Spreckels
Louis Gloss JE q. A PODe
Hen Y j. Crocker d. T Murphy
a. Borel Thomas b. bshop
w. l.. BROW Charles +. rocker
J.. Ga llois Russell j. Wilson
j. j.. Grant Timothy Hopkins
James -. Phelan +. A Bruguiere
Joseph Clark JoseOh A. Donahoe
!. w Holman ]. OBJ. Gum
Peter Donahue j. G. Kirkpatrick
The company will open It's season in the
California Theater on Wednesday, March
10, and will present Faust" FRIDAY even
ing Dragons de Villars" will be presented,
and Will pe followed by ''Cavalleria Rus
ticana" Saturday evening and LA Navar-
raise" Sunday evening. The following
week "Africainc," Carmen" "Mignon"
and the "Fille du Regiment" will be pre-
scented.
The programme for the remainder of
the season has not as yet been deter
mined. The repertoire of the company is
very large, constituting thirty-two operas,
operas comique and operettas, and prior
TO the arrival of the singers the entire
programme will have been completed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
Mcdonald Missing

Daniel ]. Mcdonald, bookkeeper re-
Gently employed by a. & A. Baker OF
Hayes street, has mysleriously disap-
peared, and his wife, who but few days
ago became a mother. and his relatives
are much worried about him.
Mcdonald eft his residence at Olive
avenue Thursday morning, ostens bly, to
go 10 work for the Bakers. where ne had
obtained employment but the day previ-
GUS. That is the last that is known OF
him, and there IS nothing in his condi-
ton or affairs of which his friend. are
aware which furnishes clew to his alb
sence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
Our Bright Contemporary.

Town Talks contents this week compris Sc
the customary amount of neatly told stories
gossip, clever summaries of the
weeks events in musical. social, political and
other circles and the bright characteristics in
general that have placed this progressive
J journal in the foremost rank OF weekly publ
cations. Full particulars are given OF the
society production OF Caste" at
the California Theater and other approaching
social events outlined.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
FUGAz| WIRES
THE PRESIDENT
A Plea That Italians Be
Allowed TO Come to
America.
Opposition to the Proposed Law
to Exclude All Who Are
| literate.
Secretary Carlisle and Baron Fava
on Some Phases of Immi.
grafton.

J. F. Fugazi, the well-known Italian
banker, is opposed to the proposed law to
exclude illiterate foreigners from the
United States. He yesterday sent Presi-
dent Cleveland telegram on the subject.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
f1AnA T. zz4zeAS4
Ue~<Halss<- Ucs,7~L<7>t~G-~1S5 4~zz~~1a
N-u~14~fC

resolutions be forwarded TO each member of
the Senate and also to the press of San Fran
cisco.
w c. Cook, IO43 Noe street.
FRANK BELL, 81 Austin avenue
p. J. MANNING, 1905 Clay street
q. A. GRIMES, 1904 O'FarTeil street
l. ;. HARDY, 292 California avenue
Committee on Resolutions
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

The flesh of the forequarters of the
beaver has something OF the flavor of
beef, while that of the headquarters mas
hshy taste.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

Every hare on farm costs or wastes an
nually shilIings and pence; every rab-
bit . shlllings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
UMBRELLAS !!

At $1.75.
LADIES' UMBRELLAS, in handsome
Dresden handles, English Gloria Silk,
value IS, So 90 and "a, will be closed
out at 81 75 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

BRIEFS and transcripts printed reasonably;
rapid and reliable. Mysell-Rollins, % Clay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
At $3.50.

TAN MACKINTOSHES, in two capes,
velvet collar, plaid lining, value $12 so,
will be closed out a So so each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

LADIES' MACKINTOSHES, in two
capes, in navy and black, value SO,
will be closed out at Sc 90 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

JEwELRY store 5 and Third street, removed to
S0S kearny street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

Store Open This Evening Until 10 o'clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
At $1,000

At $1,000.
LADIES' MACKINTOSHE in one cape,
extra quality and finish, in navy and
black, value SIS, will be closed out at
$40 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
At $500.
At $3.50

LADIES' MACKINTOSHES,i in one cape.
value $3.50, will be closed out at S.
each,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

LADIES' MACKINTOSHES in navy and
black, two capes, value So, will be
closed out at So so each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

TO MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP
of the entire balance of our stock
of Mackintoshes and Umbrellas
they are offered TO-DAY at the
following
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Nnt,aas NVe,aqtsD'

AlS EDIIoR. 1 send sou an 'lis.SIG
clipped from the Atlanta Constitution,
| TINT thirk should be carefully studied
| by the people of tho nation. 1t iscvldent
that there was IL mistake in putting the
wealth OF the people at $500, 900, ,000,O 900.
$6a, 900, O00.0 900 was meant rs will appear
from the body of the article.
The great Jefferson is the author OF the
truism that the majority Of mankind
were not born with saddles on their backs
aud a favored few booted and spurcd to
ride them legitimatcly by the grace OF
God. 1t seems that others now (as he
discovered there were them who think
differently.
The Gold Bugs belong TO ihis class,
and want to fix themselves more firmly
in the saddle. The Bryan men were
twrtcd with the fact that Her Most, the
anarchist, was Il gold bug. Most is an
anarchist and is wise enough to prescribe
the remedy that VIII produce the effect
he desires. lie doubtless believes that
will soon end in anarchy, and (ho may
think) he Will come out on tOp-as others
who have the money may. and | be-
licyc do think they WI remain on top;
and even get much higher than they
now stand, after Il reign Of ruin which
they seem determined to bring about.
wish we had more men like the noble
Roman Julius Caesar who said "By hcav-
Ell. had rather coin my heart. And drop
| my blood fnI drachnaS, than to wiring
| from the hard hands of peasants their
vile trash, Ivy any indirrction."
The following is the statement clipped
from the Atlanta Constitution:
| Senator /. Q. Mills, of Texas, in II rcccn,
speech delivered in the United States sen
| ate olscl we'd that "lcss than 4J,000 Of on,
| 70,GOoCGo people own S31 ,5GO,tW, or more
| than onc-half Of our national wealth."
| This startling declaration is based upon
| certain disclosures recently made by one O
New Nork's leading stntisticians, Mr.. Thos
| G.. Sherman. Since the delivery of Sena
! tor NillS's speech, however, Mr., Shcarmal
| has found il necessary to revise his figures
| somewhat, but the result still shows that
| the hulk of the nations wealth is in tn,
hands nf paltry f.w. The New Iorl
| Economist now estimates that 10 70 pco
| pie iwn Onr-half Of the nations wealth
and that per cent. of the people own Z;
per cent. Of I'll the property of the Unite,
! States. He places the number of million
aitr1 ut between r. co and 5000, and au
| praises the entire wealth of the country 4
| SG2D W0,V 800 on the basis Of tax returns
| The following table, compiled by Mr.. Shear
| man. shows how the nations wealth is d.
/ lrjb ltcd:
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Citation Notice.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,)
County of pickruS,

BY j. Il. Ncwbrry, Esquire, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, w. Il. Freeman made suit to
me, to gran; him Letters Of AthminStra-
tion of the Estate of and effects If j. G..
Freeman, deceased.
These are Therefore to cite aud adj.
m"niSh all and singular the kindred and
Creditor Of the ,aid j. G.. Freeman, de-
ceased. that they lie and appear before
me, IN the Court of Probate, to be held
ut lickrnS COmt House, :. G., on the
9th day of August 1897 next, after publ
cation hereof. ut II O'Clock i'm the fore
noon, I" $hrw raHSr, If any they have,
why the said Administration should not
br granted.
Gwen under my Hand, this 20th day
OF ''nly l%97, in the l22 year of or lndc-
rcnIrucr.
sHALl j. H. NEW berry. j. P.P.C.
j2lN2
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
~ aGnrossnn Co'SEGC EntrUH:D
y ssAamlnntionS.

@oIstsss s]arosswn CoISESc En'E0n"D
denominations.
There will be hold at each coun-
ty seat in tho state on Aug. 18th,
under the direction of County Sup
erintendents of Education, m en-
trance examination for students,
male and female, who may wish to
enter the South Carolina College.
This is done for the convenience
Of the students, to save time snd
expense, and above all to give op-
portunity to any applicants who
may fail to pass any part Of the
examination to review such study
during the month of September,
and to try tho examination at the
College, September 1929, when the
usual entrance examinations are
held.
This plan promises to be great
convenience to the patrons of the
Collge, and a great aid to back
ward students, enabling them to
take advantage really Of two on
tral CO examinations, with an inter-
val to study up on any branch in
which they may be deficient
The applicants will be informed
by tho 26th of August how they
have passed., and what they need to
study further, and will be advised
Oh all matters relative to their ex-
pected entrance into tho College
at the same time and places
competitive examinations will be
held for Normal Scholarships, two
Of which. awarded in each County
Of the state. These carry with
them the remission of feos to the
amount Of $50.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
NHn.istrntcs Take Notice

Every Magistrate and Constable and the
Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of this County
will bear in mind that the law requires
them to arrest llaW krrS aud Pc,llrrS who
lave no license. Rr'u, section II -; Revised
Statutes 1898, vol. | lagc .,Mi and govern
yourselves accordingly. The County Com
missionrrS ut their January meeting, fixed
licenses aS follows:
First: Pc,,lcr ON foot, each. 10 90 See
onl: On" huisc vehicle, :S21.ou Third: two
horse vehicle or more, each, $,n.ur
T.. +. I.unpcr.
.w2. SuimryiSur
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Clean Ous the Str.u,us.

The owners q: land along rrc:S and creek
in u is County are hereby notified to- remove
from such streams during the month of
August all trash, trees. RATS and timbr or
other obstruction. Nrglsrt or refusal So to
dn is ruuishahlr 10y fine If not less than
five nor more than S;:u.uo.
The drainage law is very rigid and lis
rnl"rrrhirnt ~ specially ii"inri upon ihc
commissioners. II is hoped that the land
MErr' will not neglect this maitor.
T.. +. I.onrrr,
jllWD. Sunrrrisnr
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
JUST REC;
REDUCTlOMS

Right now in the midst Of the season. |
reduce prices ON all Summer Dress Goods.
Straw Hats, Ladies' Trimrd Hats, OXfor,ls
and all Summer Goods. This is II cut that
will do You good. Take advantage. | had
rather have cost on what few plows and
cotton hoes have than to carry them over.
Come on and get them. Lots Of stoves and
furniture that am willing 10 sell. a job
lot mems shirts and ladies waists to go
cheap. Palmetto fans. | want dry hides
bceswaN. eggs and chickens. l keep fresh
meal at all times.
T. %. Harris.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Notice St0clkllol&IerS,

Tho annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Easlcy Far
mcrs' Alliance Warehouse will be
hold at Eoslcy, s. c., on Friday
August 9th at 10 a. m. a dividend
of . por cont. will be at tho com
mand of the stockholders.
NJ. p. ROGERS, President.
w. w. II. BRIGHT, Soc-Treas.
iuly22W3.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
The ValnC of COnSfrncv

"Thc constant drop Of water
Wears lway the hardest stone;
The cons tant Gnaw of TowSrr
Masticatcs the toughrst bone;
The constant cOOing lover
Carries OIL the bu>hiny maid;
And the constant adVcl tiscr
Is the one who gets the trade"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
PrCScntnrnI of tho Grand Jury.
TO Honorable II. &. Watts. rrcsniin"

| TO Honorable IL. {. Watts. Presiding
Judge:
We the Grand Jury, make this, our pre-.
| sentiment:
LIST. We have passed upon all the bin,
| handed MS by the Solicitor and made
such returns thcrcon as we thought the
evidence Justified,
2d. We haze by Il special committee of
our BODY examined all the county cfliccs
| and the books of the Magistrates ui tn.
county and lind them all in good cnn,li
ton, the books well kept and the officers
DONG their duty. We also examined The
bonds of the county officers and think
they are good and sufficient. In the cX.
hminHton OF the oiHrcS. etc, we were
assisted by G. T.. Robinson, whom we
employed for that purpose. The com.
mittcr consisted Of Matthew Hendricks.
+. Is. Morgan and Robert Stewart, and
they were engaged two days each and
Mr.. Robinson three days.
Sd. We have bv committee of our
body visited the jail and poor farm and
find them both in Hood condition and
well kept
4th. The heavy rains Of early spring
greatly damaged the roads and bridges.
but the Supervisor and Commits sioners
are repairing them rs best they can under
the conditions existing.
9th We recommend that the Super visor
and Township Commissioners look after
md enforce the drainage law, We hear
good deal of complaint about the streams
)cing filed ID with timber, ere.
We tender our thanks to your Honor,
lie Solicitor and other officers Of the
Ourt for assistance and courleSics cX-
ended TO us.
MATTHEW HENDRICKS,
July llth 1897. Foreman.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Citation Notice.
STATE or SOUTH CARnLlNA,)
County Of lickrn<.

County Of l'ckcn>.
EN } b NEwHEHr. Esquire, Probate
Judge
Whereas, y. Oats made suit To me to
grant him Letters Il Administration
oi the estate Of and effects OF Mary a.
Oats, tircrHSr !.
These are Therefore TO cite nndHdmon-
iSh all and singular the kindred ana cred
itorS OF the said Mary \. Oats de-
ceased, that they be ana appear before
me. in the Court ni Probate, to he
hrld at rickrnS Court House,
:. e., on The ?9th day OF July, 1897 next,
after publication hereof, at II O'Clock
IN the forenoon, to shcw cause. il any
they have, why tho said Administru-
H"n should not he granted.
Given under my Hand, this 18th day of
July 1897. in the l22 year Of our IN
dcprndrncc
SEAL j II NEwnERy, J pPC.
iOll 5W.b
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Notice.

There will be ii special meeting of the
Jasper Hawthorne Camp, No. 2S5, at
Easlcy. August 4th 1897, for the purpose
of clcctng Il young lady us Sponsor, for
the annual Reunion to be held in Green
vile August Goth, and to transact any
other business that may come before the
Camp. ID. II. ISRADLEY, Com.
W.. j. II. MARTIN, Adj't.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
Take Warming.

forbid any and all persons from har-
boring or in any way employing one ELLA
MaGraw, col0rcd, as she il under my care,
Those disrcgarding this notice will bo pros
ecutcd. SCIrIo McEIwANE.
July 15w2.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22
'l',rt:ll |
13,oO2.O.'O

In the foregoing table public and church
property is not included. This would
pronnhly .uI the entire sum up to Snm'-
thing like $G5NM,GOO, ,W0. w hat q" these
enormous figures mean? Without minclng
words, they mean that something is funda-
mentally wrong with our policy of govern
men: and that .cgiSlatinn, instead OF helnE
the business Of the people, has become the
ulntor. In othec w"rds, nlutorracy has
usurpcd the fun' tions of democracy and
virtually transferred the seat Of govern
1nrut t., Ivui. street. If prosperity il ever
difTuscd nn,ng 'he MASSES some radical
| change must iii st he imnuguratrd. unhcr
| present cond .tions prosperity Is impossible.
The government needs I" return t" ihos"
| sound prime plrs Of equality and Justice
| first cnunciut ii by rhuu:aS Jrlr"SUll and
| afterwards -,tili hv Andrew Jackson; !;
and not until these rr' n"iplri are revived
in their purity can the former proS"rr,ty of
| tho nation he rrSt"rrd.-C"nStt tu. on.
Banking privileges, 'arin, raihoad
taxation for private individuals and drnpr-
nous sums for large salaries, ct,, has
brought about the alarming condition
shown above. What about thr G2OO0,-
0U0 of pauprrS? We have about 75.9O0,.
600 now suppose. They may hope one
day to become hris to til" church ard
public property, two or three billion.
What about ihc word canagow | Sug-
grStrd some lime ago? Docs it, not seem
that it will very mic2iy iii thc case!
And still plenty OF the educated, espcc-
il ~ the editors, very large number Of
, them at least, tell us times are tinc-yca
; glorious and those who presume to dis
pnlr them are denounced rs fools or dem
asogS. had rather be either than y can.
ng"g. rather think that this world
would hr better OF. il some OF the So
called great ones should lose their cor
dial apprnda9cS up to the atlas.
II AGRICDl,ISp
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-22

RAm0NS Nerve and Bone Oil Cures
w. Rheumatism, Cuts, Sores, Burns
and Bruises Large bottle rs cents.
For sale by Freeman a. Hendricks, Pick.
ems, S. G.
The Forrest City times., 1897-02-26
There Is Nothing so Good.

There is nothing SO good as Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. so demand it and do not per. init the dealer to sell you some substitute. He will not claim there is anything better but in order to make more profit he may claim something to be just as good You want Dr. Kings New Discovery because you know it to be safe and reliable, and guaranteed to do good or money refunded For Coughs, Colds, Consumption and for all affections of Throat. Chest and Lungs, there Is nothing so good as is Dr. King s New Discovery. Trial bottle free at Tip tons drugstore. Regular size 50 cents and Sl co.