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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
HIGHWAY Drainage.

There is one fault frequently COM
nitted in the use of the road machine;
here is an insufficient escape allowed
or water. Those who operate the
machines object to being bothered by
bars, or the so-called "thank you,
narms." So these are not being put
N their places as they should be.
If there is o short sag to be filed.
can probably be done from material
1t the sides by using drag scrapers,
hen dress up with road machine, or
f the soil is a stiff clay or muck, haul
IN gravel, rock, shale or sand, if they
IRE available. If not, the embank-
nent should be raised to an extra
height to give quick drainage.
The worst feature in the working of
he roads is that they are made the
cutters of the county.
The ditch on the upper side Of the
oad gathers all the water from the
ields above the road and carry it to
;he foot of the hill; the ditch on the
over side gathers oil the water COM
ng from the road, and between the
wo our road systems are being washed
)ut.
Drainage can and should be provi-
led to get the water outside of the
:oad limits at short intervals. Water
s o poor road material. Keep it from
getting on the roads where possible.
Kenyon mich. Leader.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
Dangerous Crop Pests.

A reader thinks we would do we'll to
call attention to the method now pur-
sued in North Carolina under the pro-
visions of chapter 264 of the laws OF
1897 of that State-"An Act to Pre-
vent the Introduction or Dissemina-
tion of Dangerous Insect, Fungous and
Weed Pests of Crops" This act con-
stitutes a special unsalaried commits
sion consisting of the State Commits
sioner of Agriculture, the Director OF
the North Carolina Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station, and the President OF
the State Horticultural Society. 1t is
the duty Of this commission to "adopt
regulations not inconsistent with the
laws and constitution Of this State and
the United States, for preventing the
introduction of dangerous. crop pests
from without the State, and for gov
erning common carriers in transport
ing plants liable to harbor such pests
to and from the State, and such regu-
lations shall have the force of laws"
The act goes on to say that "no per-
son, firm or corporation shall know
ingly and willfully keep upon his or
their premises any plant infested by
any dangerous crop pest listed and
published as such by said commission,
or permit dangerous weed.pests to ma
ture seed or otherwise multiply upon
their land, except under such regula-
tions as the commission may prescribe;
every such infested plant and premises
are hereby declared public nuisance.
Acting under this authority, the COM
mission declares the following insect
parasites and fungous diseases of
plants to be dangerous pests of crops:
San Jose scale, greedy scale, West In
dia scale, gloomy scale, scurfy scale,
oyster shell scale, enonymus scale,
walnut scale, plum scales, peach yel-
lows, peach :and plum rosette, fire
blight and black knot.-Country Gen.
tleman.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
Profit in Good Road Taxes.

The hill tax is produced by running
:oads in straight lines over hills and
mountains with grades Of ten to if
.een feet in one hundred, instead of
following valleys, skirting hills and
making gradual winding ascents, keep
ing ss close as possible to four per
cent. grade.
The square corner tax is common
IN the prairies and in level districts.
It consists in travelling, for instance,
seven miles north, and then seven
niles east to reach a point that is but
Ten miles northeast in straight line.
In such case forty per cent. ef the
actual distance is added. The aver
,ge distance added in this way be-
tween any two points throughout the
country is twenty per cent.
The mud tax is due to having soft
.oads insuficiently drained, and gen.
.raliy repaired" by having the sod,
stones and earth from the cutters
thrown on them once a year when road
axes are being worked out.
The fence tax arises from the time,
material and expense Of erecting and
maintaining unnecessary fences.
The snowdrift tax follows on the
heels of the fence tax, fences serving
,s distractions to cause the formation
If drifts.
The waste land tax comes from the
loss of good. unused land left on the
:oadside outside the fences.
The wagon wheel tax is caused by
;he use of vehicles having narrow
Tres, with rear wheels following in
the track of the front pair, aud thereby
always tending to cut up the road sur
lace.
The good roads tax is the profit &C.
,ruing to the farmers and all other
persons using the roads from the re-
noval of the above self-imposed taxes.
L. A. W.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
How to Feed moltinc Fowls.

G. P. Reynaud, of New York, says
in the New England Homestead
When the molting season is OF its
height, the drain on the constitutions
of the fowls is heavy. The careful
poultryman will Seek through properly
balanced food, to keep his fowls in
good condition so as to hasten the
growth of the new feathers and there
by make possible the early resumption
of laying. Hens that have been prop
erly cared for will often lay during the
molt, or ut any rate can be made to
lay during that time, but it is not good
policy to compel them to undergo the
double strain. It is far better that
they should be allowed to rest and that
all their strength be devoted to the
production of new coats, so that then,
before winter fairly sets in, they may
resume laying at time when eggs are
fancy price.
During this time fowls should not
be fed condiments calculated to force
egg production, but occasionally they
may be given tonics in very light doses.
In their daily mash, it is we'll also to
add little oil meal, say about hand
full to twenty fowls, and about three
times a week teaspoonful of sulphur.
This will assist materially in the
growth of the new feathers. The drain
caused by feather-forming used up
the food that would otherwise 60 to
the making Of fat, and in consequence
they can consume much more corn
and other fattening rations, without
the least danger of injury. 1t has
been my custom for years, at the be-
ginning Of the moulting season, to feed
more literally and also to use such
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
GOOD ROADS NOTES.
Weight of Rollers.

In many sections of the country the
rollers used in laying down new mac.
adam, and in repairing, are entirely
too light. They only succeed in
smoothing the surface through the aid
of clay or other binding material. "
The weight of the roller on the bear.
ing surface, in order to get the best
results, should be, per square inch, at
least equal to the expected weight, per
square inch, under the wheels of the
heaviest loads.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
WInter-Bloomine Plants.

First of all I would place the ger
anium, because it is free and con-
slant bloomer, and no flower excels it
in richness and variety Of color. And
then-it is of such easy culture that
anyone can succeed with it. You can
have scarlets and erimsons OF all
shades and depths of color. There
are deep salmons and delicate salmons,
and salmons through which a tinge OF
orange shows when seen in proper
light. There are pinks as rich as any
rose, and some as soft as color can
we'll be and be anything but white,
and some blend white and pink in the
same 1iower in most charming fash
ion. Almost any taste can be suited
so far as color goes, with this favorite
old flower.
The abutilon is a good winter
bloomer. It is a vigorous, strong
growing plant, with bright, clean, at
tractive foliage, and its pendant bells
of bloom are freely produced through
out the season. No plant is of easier
cultivation. twill grow in any good
soil. You can have pure white yari-
cites, or dark scarlet ones, rose-colored
sorts or bright yellow ones, and some
in which various colors blend har-
moniously.
I consider the begonia one of the
best plants for the amateur. 1t grows
vigorously if you give it soil made
up mostly of leaf mold. It is q good
bioomer, and most varieties have very
beautiful flowers. The favorite sort
seems to be rubra, with flowers Of
rich coral red, produced in such pro-
fusion that plant is almost covered
by them. Another fine sort is Wei
toniensis, of the softest, most delicate
pink, with texture like frost. This
variety has very charming foliage OF
o half-transpsrent green that has q
sheen like satin, with red veins in a
network over the under side Of the
leaf. It is wonderfully profuse
bloomer. A well-grown plant will
often be literally covered with flow.
ers. There are other good kinds,
with colors ranging from pure white
to rich rose-color and bright red
The Housewife.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16

Vermont makes considerably more
maple sugar and syrup than any other
state in the Union. The average
sugar crop is about Is, 600, 600 pounds,
besides syrup.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16
WHEN YOUR EYES SMILE TOO.

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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-16

During the last twelve months the,
retiring Lord Mayor of London, Sir
George Faudels Philips, has raised
33, 500, 900 in charitable funds.
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- THE SUBSTITUTE. g

he was as popular as a clergyman
could desire to be.
81 should like to ask great favor
of you," he said to Mr.. Campbell,
president and cashier of the local
bank, "pilIar" of the church, as
they sat in conversation one evening.
"Do not hesitate to ask any favor
which it is in my power to grant,
was the reply.
cit is not exactly the thing for an
humble servant of the Lord to wear
this ring extending his shapely
white hand, whereon sparkled large
diamond. cit indicates taste for
display that, not commendable with
the rich, is reprehensible where the
wearer is poor and fitting for the vo-
cation that is to be mine. I do not
wear it as q matter of display, how
ever, but because it is an heirloom,
from which have been unwilling to
part in the seasons of my direst need.
The people cannot know my motive
in having it appear upon my person
and will probably misapprehend it.
/ would ask, if you are willing, to
give it a place in your safe at the
bank"
"Most assuredly. Carry it there in
the morning, and will deposit it
where it will be secure"
"Thank you. My mind is relieved
of a great responsibility.
The next morning he went to the
bank and saw his ring placed where
Mr.. Campbell convinced him it would
be Secure"
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
WEATHER BUREAU REPORT.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRIcUL-
TURE. WEATHER BUREAU SAN Francisco, Feb.
l9, 1897, P. n. Weather conditions and general
forecasts:
The following the seasonal rainfalls TO date
com pared with those of the same date last sea-
son and rainfall during the past "a hours:
Eureka, this season - last season 24?3
past "a hours 90; Red Bluff 2O14, last season
1888 past "a hours SO: SAP Francisco, 1897
last 4O9, past "a hours .Os; Luis Obispo
is At, last season 1925, past "a hours "a; Los
Angeles 134l, ast season 5.9I, past "a hours .76
San Diego S.Z6 last 4.44, past "a hours
.5Z; Yuma 406 asst season .46 past "A hours
trace.
san Francisco data-Maximum temperature AZ
minimum So. mean s3
The storm, which central last night of the
curved to the westward. only a slight depression
In Western Washington Is vsitle this evening
Rain along the coast and of the Cas-
cades and Sieri has been geceTal throughout the
entire region west of he Rocky Mouuiains. except
in Western Washington. High southwesteriy
winds have prevailed along the Northern Califor-
nien coast. There has been improvement in
the weather conditions to-day; but IL proba-
bic that the storm VIII again approach the coast,
accompanied by nigh winds and rain. Unusually
cool weather is reported this evening from all sta
tions in California.
Forecast made at san Francisco for 80 hours
ending al midnight, February 20. 1897.
orIhern California-Showers in south portion
rain in north portion Saturday; brisk southwest
ery probably shifting to southeasterly winds
southern Internationally showers Satur-
day; light, variable winds
Nevada-Generally fair Saturday.
Utah-Generally fair Sa urdsy
Arizona-Generally fair saturday.
san Francisco ana vicin;y-Occasonal rain
southwesterly winds.
w. Ii. HAMnoN, Forecast Official.
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HIDES. TALLow. WOOL AND HOPS

HIDES AND SKINS-Culls and brands sell 1c
under sound STOCK. Heavy salted steers are quot
able at SC q. 10; medium, 7c p ID; light 6@612c;
Cowhldes, 6@612c; salted Kip, &c p Ii: salte
Calf 7@Sc; ted Veal &c; dry Hides, 121a9
i3c; cuIls aud brands, 913@IOc q II; dry Kip and
Veal, 9@l0c; dry Calf. l5c: culis, 10c; Goatskins
20995 each; Kids, SC; Deerskins, good summer
25c e h: medium, 20c winter, lOc; Sleeps gins
shearlinss, lU@20c each short wool, 2b@35c
ca n; medium, 30@4bo each; long wools, 4OGoOc
each
TALLOW-No. /, rendered, 3@3I4c; No. 2,
Zee: refined. SC; Grease, &c q h.
WOOL-The circular of Jacob Wollner says:
''1 he local market has been rather quie with the
exception that most of the local wooden were
In the market and look conside able Wool, one
mill in particular having taken 4OO,UOn bs in the
last ~ days. This Wool is not for Immediate use
but be laid up for iutue use as the manufactur-
erS East doing. Prices are well manta ned
The securing mills have plenty STOCK 10 run on
with, and with he exception OF one mill all are
running steadily. The stock of WOOL on hand In
this market amounts TO about SOOO bales In the
grease, consisting OF ore. on, Nevada and tn best
grades OF California FALL and there are also about
25Ou bales secured Wool OF all kinds in the m ar
ket Tue Interior ~ith the exception OF Los An-
geles, is pretty well cleaned up Eastern marx els
report some falling or in sa es with manufacturers
In the market for the raw material, ana notwlth-
standing the irmer tohe OF the market the sales
100 up large IN com parison with 1888 business
The sales for the past week In the three principal
show nearly s,OO0,O0O ms. The business since the
first of the year, which s by all odds the largest
reported for seven successive weeks In the history
of he Wool trade for buying, is being done en-
tirely because of the expectation OF a tarn being
put on Woo, and manufact urers are anxious 10
have some on hand AT that time as the demand
Tor manufactured goods does not Justify such large
buying or even such prices as have been paid.
Woos are being rushed In from all parts OF the
world 10 the United States. Al The London sales
which Will reopen the Yth OF Mar, b, there VIII be
a good catalogue of the choicest Woos offered, and
IL Is expected that the American buyers W II cut
quite figure, they did in the last series Every
Aus :ralian steamer has q good deal OF Woo for
American account The National NooI- growers
Associat ion and the National Wool ManufacIur-
ers' Association which held a session last week IN
Washins on, could not agree n tarrf on the raw
material. The Wool Manufacturing Association
wanted to concede Sc q h duty the best grades
of Wool, but the woo.- growers Association want
Ell duty proposed bv Mr. Lawrence Of l2c for
1897, l3c for 1898 14c for 1899 and 15c for 1900"
We quote: San Joaquin, 4@6c; Eastern Oregon,
7@l0c q h.
HOPS-6@sc for fair to choice aud 9@1oc 2 h
for fancy.
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DRIED FRUITS, RAJ ,INs, NUTS. ETC.
DRIED FKUITS-Quotations on the Fruit Ex-
change are nominally as follows:

DRIED FkUITS-QuOtatIons on the Fruit Ex-
change are nominally as follows:
CARLOAD LOTS pricots are quotab,e at 6@9c
for Royals and 111aG12c for choice TO fancy
MoorparKs; Prunes. 234 Csc for the siz~s;
Peaches 4@512c for prime to choice, S12G7c for
fancy and s0lUc for peeled in boxes; ApDies 5@e
612c for evaporated and @212c for sun iried;
Fears, 212Gbc for prime 10 choice, 4Gp512c for
quarters and 6@B1ze for ha yes: Plums. A. for
pltted and 112c for unptted; Nectarines 312@
412c for choice and 512c for fancy; White + igs,
&c; ack Figs, 214@21sc.
JoBBING PRICES Peaches, 41z@512c q ID;
1ancy, oH2gI 1Z2c 2 ID; peeled l2L2c q ID Aprl-
cots. 612G9t z ID: ianc-. 1Oc; Moorpsrks. 1Z@
Prunes 314G312c forthe sizes Figs, black. SC
impressed ard 5@312c for pressed; white Figs &c;
+ ums, 412@5c for pitted and 112c for unpitted;
Nectarlnts 416c q 10 for prime 10 fancy; Pears,
2H295c for whole, 412@512c for quarters and 41a
@612c for halves
RAISiN =
CARLOAD PRICES - Four-crown, loose, 5asc;
three-crown 43sc p 10; two-crown, o%sc q ID;
seedltss Sultanas, 512c: seedess Muscateis, 4$sc:
three-crown London i.yers- 81 10; clusters 81 bO;
dried Grapes, &c r 10.
JoBBING PRICES FRANCIsco-Four-crown,
loose, 5s4c; 3-cTown, 43zc; 2-crown, 334c; seed
less Sultanas, 5Slc: seediess Musca.e els 412c.
Dehesa clusters, So 75; Imperial clusters So rs.
N UIS-t hestnuts quotable at s(9lOc; Walnuts
ot2QIc q b for standard and 9G9lac q fb for
sol shell: Almonds. e161sc for Danguedoc, So
5Aac for hardshell and S@9c 2 ID for papers ell ;
Peanuts, 4@6c q ID for Eastern and 4c Tor Cali
fornia; Hickory Nuts 516c 2 IL; Pecans. TAO
Sc c 10; filberts, 719@Sc: Brazil Nuts, 712dSc;
Cocoanuts S565 20 = 100.
HONEG-Comb, 1U@l212c for bright and 5@9c
for lower grades; water-white extracted, 5(5 12c;
ISht am ber extracted, 412@4Slc; dark amber, 40
41ac: dark, 2@3c = 10.
BEESWAX-22l25c q 10.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20

q ID for light medium. 91ac for light lOc . n for
extra light and l1ac r. ID for kugar-cured. East
ern sugar-cured hams, 12@l212c; California
mess do, Ssas so; family DO. SO 5O@1O; extra
prime Pork, 81 50GSi extra clear. SIC p obi;
mess, 81 q bbl; Smoked Beef 1Oc q ID.
LARD-kastern Gi~rces is quoted 512c for
compound ana 6@612c for pure. pals. 7c: CALI
ior pure half bbs, 634c; 10 h tins 714c; do, 5 h.
715c q ID
Il in ~ u, III
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
FTnIRnatinn-

The arrow fies with the wind. The top figures
OF station indicate maximum temperature for tho
Gays: those underneath il, If any. the amount OF
rainfall, OF melted in inches and hund dredths
during the past twelve hours. lsobars or solid
lines, connect pCin of equal air pressure; iso-
therns, or dotted lines, equal temperature. The
word "hRh" means high barOmetric pressure and
is usually accomDanied by fair weather: 'low"
refers TO low pressure. and is usually preceded
and accompanied by cloudy weather and rains
Lows" usually first appear the Washington
coast. When he pressure is high in the interior
and low along the coast, and the isobars extend
north and south along the coast, rain Is probable
but when the Glow Is inclosed with isobars of
marked curvature rain south OF Oregon is improb
able. With high in The vicinity OF Idaho. and
the pressure falling to the California coast warmer
weather may he expected in summer and colder
weather in winter. The reverse of these conditions
zil nroduce an NpOosite result
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.
PRODUCE MARKET.
WHEAT AND >THER GRAINS.

WHEAT-Market continues quiet at previous
prices. Quotei at 81 25@1 321R a ctl for common
grades, 81 35@l 1914 for average No. !, 81 371a
q ctl for choice aud 81 4213Gl 5O q ctl for ezra
choice milling.
CALL BOARD SALES.
INFORMAL SEssIoN-9:1b o'clock May -22, 600
ctls 81 S4
sEcoND sEssIoN-May-2.oO cus, 81 s31H;
2oo0, s. 3@$s; 10000, 81 So; 1000 81 33js;
1000. ST. 3314
REGULAR MoRNING sEssIoN-May-2O, 900 ctls
81 S4l2 1000 ST. 34ss; 5000, 81 348s; sOpO,
- S414. Decem ber-400O, 81 17Zs; 6O0U, 81 ..
AFTERNOON SEssIoN-May-6OUU ctls, 81 34Ls
Decem ber-200O, 81 lo; 10000 81 ls1a.
BARLEG-No variation in quotations. Feed,
15@SOc g ctl: Brewing. S712@9Z12c.
CALL BOARD SALES.
INFORMAL SEssIoN-9:I5 o'clock-No sales.
SECOND SEsSIoN-No sales.
REGULAR MoRNINe >ESsIoN-May-20O0 ctIs,
1880. 6UU0, 1855.
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-No sales.
OATS-Neg ectrd. Milling, 81 26@l 40 2 ctl:
Fancy Feed, 81 37I2@l 40: Common White, 81 ID
10: good TO choice, 81 1901 95, according o
quality; Black for feed. 95c@$l O5; for SEED,
81 lOGl 23; Gray, 81 15G1 50; Red, 81 1091 20;
surprise 81 44Gl 80 2 cIi.
CORN-OwlnE To the removal OF the tarth on
Corn Mexican imports of this commodity from the
United states jumped from 57,790 bushels valued
els, valued at $542,459. in Novem Der, lSs6. The
Mexican Gover. ment restored The duiy on Ameri-
can Corn to the old basis OF l4c Il bushei oil the
first day OF The present year. AS result ship
mentS of Corn To Mexican cities have almo It
ceased.
low. 75@s0c; Small Round do, soc; White, 771a
@S212c e ctl.
RYE-S5G90c q ctl.
BUCkWHEAT-Quoted at 81 1901 % p ct.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Financial


NEW YORK. n. Y, Febl9.-The stock mar
ket duller than ever to-day, The transactions
l06,l23 shares reaching the smallest total for any
day this week. The business was almost entirely
for professional account In the early trading The
tendency OF prices downward, owing 10 the
receipt OF lower quotations from London where
securities were depressed by warke news from
Crete The foreigners we're sellers of international
stocks in this market and this encouraged the bear
dealers. The continued heaviness Of the coal
stocks also exercised an adverse influence with
the Crangers, which were lower for time on un-
founded rumors that the Burlington and Quincy
dividend would be reduced. The gr, ates decline
was in New jersey Central, which yielded 2 points
10 953s The other losses were rs 6s per cent,
When Il became known that the directors of the
Burlington had decided on the usual quarterly
dividend of l per cent decided change in the
temper of speculation took place. The buying " as
confined chiefly 10 the shorts, but nevertheless
prices recovered 1s to "a per cent all along the
line. Lea her preferred Jersey Central and Lack
awanua led the upward movement Lake Shore
was exceptionally buOyaDi, rising 35s. The sd-
vance brought out comparatively little STOCK. AS
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS.
BUTTER-values remain undi,turbed.

BUTTER-Values remain undisturbed.
CREAMERY - Fancy creameries, 20@21c; sec
onds, 1712(9lSc r h.
DAIRY-kancy rolls. l5@l6c: squares, 16@l7c
3 ID; good TO choice, 139l4c; lower grades. 10@
1212c.
new.
FIRKIN-1S@14c p II for old and l5c p n for
new.
CREAMERY TUB-16@17c 2 D.
CHEESE-Weak and tending downward. Choice
mid new is quotable eGl q ID: common o
good DID, 71aGJS 1ac: Cream Cheddar I1012c 2 NJ;
Young America, lO@11c; Western. 1l@l2c; last
ern. I4@1412c
EGGs-1he top figure for ranch Eggs is harder
to get Still, IL is ing obt tanned Ranch Eggs, Is
@l4c; store Eggs. ll@l2c q doz; Duck Eggs, l6c.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-20
POULTRY AND CAME.

POULTRY-Eastern STOCK is selling at s5 25@
80 for Hens and young Roosters, saga 90 for
old BOOSTERS, SIS for Fryers, 50 for Geese and III
for Turkeys
Home stock is unchanged
Live Turkeys, 1z@l3 q 10 for Gobblers, 12@l3c
2 II for Hens: Dressed Turkeys, 14@l6 q h {;
Geese 2 pair. 81 5O@l 75 Goslings, 81 50@3;
Ducks, 81 50G5 80 for old and S6@7 for young;
hens, So lO.d4 so: BOOSTERS, young, $5@5 80:
do, old, $3 5U@4; Fryers 81 5005; Broilers, 81 so
@5 tor large aud $3@14 Tor small; Pigeons, S29
: so y dOz for young and Sl@l 25 for old.
GAME-Is getting nominal and out OF style.
English Snipe quo able at s. 1908 p dozen
JACK Snipe. - p doz: Hare. 50@75c: Rabbits,
81 25 for CottOntais and 81 for small: Gray
Geese. 81 so: While Geese, 81; Brant, 81 30;
Honkers So bOMA