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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13
THE COTTON CROP.

Statistics oaih.rsd BY tbs Agricultural
Dspatmest a. wsshiasian.
Washington. Nov. i2-The prellmi-
nary reports 20 the statlstician Of the
department OF agriculture indicates
the average yield Of 1919 pounds cot
ton per acre. The state averages are
az follows, North Carolina. isi; South
Carolina. $50: Georgia. Us: Alabama,
is5 Mississippi. go. Louisiana. 2i5:
Texas. iCs. Arkansas. 2i5; TENNESSEE,
i32. Oklahoma. 225; Indian Territory,
500
In the main the crop picked was In
excellent condition. the weather hav-
ing been highly favorable There u
not the slightest apparent disposition
on the part ~ the departments large
crops Of correspondents 90 overestl-
mate the effect Of unfavorable eondi-
tions during the growing season or "a
conceal or minimize the importance Of
such conditions a. have been favorable
and while the figures now published
are subject 10 revision In the hnal re-
port. they are believed 20 approximate
~ represent actual conditions Of the
crop.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13
RECIPROCITY TREATY.
IL wni Ne Tst.n - b. Unlisd stats
and Cauaiiar Onsais

u wui ~ Tst.n - b. Unltsd stats
aud Cauaiiar Onfas
Washington. Nov. i2- Definite ar
engagements have seen made Tor taking
up the subject % the reciprocity treaty
between the United states and Cana
IA. and 10 this end a meeting has been
Fixed between Hon. John W. Kasson'
who is specially delegated by President
Mckinley 10 conduct the reciprocity
negotiations and Sir Wilfrcd i.aurier'
the Canadian premier. and Sir louis
Davies. mlnisicr 90 marine This u
the result of "a long and friendly con-
ference held Thursday between Score
tarv sherman and Sir Wilfred. The
meeting win ho held some time dur
inr me present ylslt Of the Canadian
omclais Arrangements are also con,
temnlatod taking up the questions Of
border immigration. the north Atlanu.
fisheries. the lake fisheries, and all
other subjects affecting the two eoun'
trIrl.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13
THE MARKETS.


Chicago. Nov i2-Caitle receipts
$500. strong TO Ice higher. Texas
steers 81 S00too
sheep receipts 10000; strong AZ yes.
terdays advance.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Kankakee. Ills. Nov. i2-The River
View hotel here .urned early today
The fre originated In the basement
Loss. $4,000: insurance. 10000. The
structure burned In 30 minutes Rob.
ert Goodwin and G. W. Best saved
themselves by jumping from third sio'
~ windows Goodwin was badly
bruised and Best received broken
leg Forty guests were m the hotel
NJ the time
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13
rAn.a.lphl. Isss,. Isr o.. wert.

Philadelphia. Nov. i2.-Mayor War.
wick has signed the BIN recently
passed by the council leasing the city
ras works to the United Gas Improve
ment company. The terms OF the lease
are that United Gas improvement com.
pany pay a rental Of $1,000. 900 cash
and $500. 900 per year for 30 years and
20 spend 5000 600 on improvement Of
the gas works. The value Of the plant
h estimated az gSo.OOo,O 900 and much
opposition TO the lease has been man.
lfcslcd BY cltirons
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

New York. Nov. l2-Henry August
Hurlhurt. one OF New York's leadinr
flnanclera. dropped dead AZ the dinner
table Al hia home Of heart disease
Hurlburt had been a citizen Of New
York for upwards Of 80 years. risina
% the position Of prominence az mer'
chant. manufacturer and hnancler. III
was born IN Hartford. Conn. lie wa
q delegate to the convention IN Phlla.
delphia which nominated General
Grant for the presidency and accepted
the place OF commissioner OF emlgra.
ton. Tie founded the durlhurt schol
arahlp at Yale college
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

chnllcothe. o.. Nov. i2-nr p X
nrummond. one Of the best known
practlclng physicians is IN the county
jail. having confessed to having as
sisted In stealing the body OF g, w
Kelley from the cemetery. The body
was taken by mistake. rs the faculty
desired that Of San Jones. who KILLED
himself by drinking three bottles o.
l,nnnlrmlnl
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Dallas. Nov. HI. o. Davis. a law.
yer % this city. vas shot three times
this morning by a man named John
Goodwin on Mr.. Davis farm 5 miles
south OF the city. The pistol used wa
Of small callher and Mr.. Davis Il moi
seriously hurt A quarrel over some
business transaction caused the affair
No arrest has been made
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Washington. Nov. i2-The prcsi
dent hls issued a proclamation sus
pending the collection Of discriminate
inr duties upon Mexican shipping upon
satisfactory proof that no dlscrlmlna
ton n pracilcod against American
ships IN Mexican ports,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Cape Henry, Va. Nov. ia-The Brit.
len steamer Governor. from Galveston
for Newport News, passed Cape Henry
At o'clock this morning. She sig
nailed the weather bureau Office that
her cargo was on Gre.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Dover. Nov. i2.--Joaeph r. Kelley,
one Of the Urcat Fails bank robbers
and the selfconfeaucd murderer Of
Cashier stlckncy. vas sentenced 10 q
Naara lmnrllnnmanl.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

Fresh cream cheese
New cranberries
Choice lemons
Good sour kraut
New crop ribbon cane
syrup
Premium breakfast ba-
con
Choice bulk pork
sireaked lean and fat
bacon
Choice Swift hams
Fine premium hams
Fresh bollcd meal
For fruit cakes We have
fresh J.. l.. Raisins.
CiiT0n, Lemon Peel,
Orange Peel, Wal
nuts-Alm0nds and
Filberis.-
Good stock Irish poia-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13

81. Louis. Nov. le-Cattle receipts
400. Of which 1000 were Texans. Tex
ans steady. Texas and Indian steers
grass. Sl.es03e5. fed. st.25. Cows ans
holicrs t22F0325.
sheen reeelpla 1000. strong.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-13
Price. 5 cents.

toes
Nice yam sweet potatoes
Sweet chocolate
Bakers chocolate Can
Canned trout boiled and
soufed
Canned Vienna sausage
Canned tFipe Cal
Canned deyilled and
potted hams
Canned clipped beef
Canned corned beef Far
Canned deyilled crabs
Canned mustard sar- As'
dimes
Canned minced steak swl
Canned Imp. sardines In
oil, extra Pie
Canned tomatoes. Corn, Ere
Peas, Beans, 0kra
and Tomatoes, Corn Ere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
FUNERAL or SnNAroE TooEnEEs.
His Remains VIII be Inferred Friday at
Ierfe Hautc, Ind.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Funoral SER
vices over the remains of The late ex-
Senator Daniel W. Voorhees,. of Indiana,
were held at ST. Johns Episcopal church
shortly after noon to-day. The churcn
could not accommodate those who desired
to pay their last tribute of respect to the
Indiana statesman. The members OF the
Senate were present ia a body and among
others In attendance were many prom
inent in official and social life.
The honorary pall-bearers were Senator
Morrill,. Of Vermont. Senator Turpie. or
Indiana. Senator Jones Of Arkansas;
Senator Wilson. Of Washington; eX-Sen-
ator Butler. of South Carolina. Judge
Lawrence Weldon. Hon. Richard j. Bright
of Indiana, and Senator Culiom. of ln-
nOis. Tho flowers were profuse. one OF
the most prominent floral pieces having
been sent 10y his old associates i'm the
Senate.
The simple burial service Of the Episcopal
Church was held. the Rev. Mckay Smith,
officiating. After the ceremony at the
church the funeral cortege moved 10 the
Sixth Street station, where the family OF
the late Senator accompanied by Senator
Wilson. OF Washington. left with tine
remains at 2.20 o'clock over the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio road.
They viii arrive at indianapolis at noon
tomorrow and the remains will lie in
state at the Capitol for twenty-four hours.
They will be taken on Thursday 20 Ierre
Haute. the old home Of the Senator Tor
final interment on Friday.
SENATE S TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Senate
met al noon for the first time since the
death Of ex-senator VOORHEES,.
The opening prayer Of Rev. Or. Nil
burn the blind chaplain, made eloquen-
reference TO Mr.. Voorhees, g brilliant tall
ents impassioned ardor, kndling elo-
Quence. genuine patriotism and the unset
fish dedication Of his great powers 20
every cause human and divine. which
enlisted his care. Divine consolation was
evoked for the family OF the man wna
had inscribed his name on the tablets.
which perpetuate the great orators and
statesmen of his generation.
Immediately following the prayer. Mr..
German. OF Maryland. moved that as
mark OF respect 10 their late associate
the Senate adjourn. adding that many
Senators desired TO attend the funeral.
The motion prevailed and at 1906 =. NJ.
the Senate adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
MCKINIFf RFItRNs
Much Refreshed by His Cruise-omceo
Seekers Barred amer =. VI.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April i2-The
President. Mrs Mckinley and their party
returned to the White Houhe at l2.So
o'clock today after d five days trip on
the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay
That great benefit had been derived by
the whole party was made apparent as
tho carriages discharged their loads at
the White House door. fhe President
stepped out first very nimble and with
the assistance Of the maid. Mrs. Mckinley
was helped out She had a happy smile
for the persons who stood by TO greet her
and appeared % be much stronger than
when she left the White House a few
DAYS ago Her walk was more confident
and her general health showed signs or
improvement.
The movements OF the Dolphin since the
vessel sailed away from Annapolis Sat
urdav at noon. were such as TO avoid
haste and TO prolong tho trip So Sat
urday she came 10 anchor of Blacki-
stone Island, about ten miles inside the
mouth OF the Potomac and the party slept
I'm quiet water well into Sunday morning.
Then at breakfast IL was determined that
the party should go TO church If church
could be reached The maps were over
halted 10 find tho largest nearby town.
This happened 10 be the interesting and
historical IeOnH ~dtOwn. at the mead or
breton Bay In Maryland. The Dolphin
drew too much water % get Up 10 the
head of the bay 50 the party took 20 tho
steam launch. and towing the dingey be-
hind. ran up 10 the old town and landed.
II was too late. however. 20 hear services
In the only church that had been opened
that morning 80 the President strolled
over the town for an hour
The short stay in Leonardtown was
much erioyed by Mrs Mckinley who in
sisted on accompanying her husband and
came back TO the ship without fatigue.
Returning to the Dolphin. the ship crUised
aicnged NO the river slowly and by even
ing aealn came 10 anchor In the neighbor-
hood OF Maryland Point.
An early start was made up the river
this morning and the Dolphin reached
the navy yard without incident. The
President enjoyed his vacation greatly.
when be returned 10 the White House
this afternoon. he announced he would
receive no callers for the dav
That was the first application of a new
rule which tho President decided upon
while on his trip Hereafter he will not
receive personal calls after o'clock. but
will devote his time after that hour each
office dav 10 the consideration Of matters
OF public business only.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

The Plant Liner la Grande Duchesse Cuts
"A Barkentine In Two.

Barkentine In Two.
SAVANNAH. GA. April l2-The sur
vivors Of the American barkentine Nellie
Smith which was sunk in a collision with
the Plant Line steamship la Grande
Duchesse. of the Jersey coast, Friday
morning. viii be taken TO New York on
the steamer which sails Tuesday.
They are: Winfield $. Babbedge. stew
ard, Frank Conway, helmsman. and Lars
Harvasan. seaman.
The five who went down with the wreck
are.
Capt Dodge. of Peabody. Mass.
First Mate Asson of Boston.
Second Mate Nelson, Of Brooklyn.
Martin Simons and
Hans ---, seamCn.
one Of the mates is supposed to have
been crushed in his bunk by the bow OF
the steamer, which cut into the barken-
tines side. Babbedge, Conway. and Har-
vasan climbed into the rigging and were
swept off when the vessei went down. A
few minutes after. they caught hold Of
the roof Of the deck-house. which had
hoated from the sinking vessel. and clung
TO IL until they were rescued by "A lifehoat
from La Grdnde Duchesse. The bark
entine was under full sail when the col
lision occurred The first mate. Asson.
was at the helm. Harvasan. who was
on the lookout, in his statement 10 the
master OF the steamer. said that the coll
lision would not have occurred had the
mate stood by the wheel. but instead OF
doing so he ran TO warn the Captain. and
the crash came before he could change
the vessels course
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
SPIIDING RETURNS,
The President of the Defunct Globe Saw
ines Bank Put Under Bond,

CHICAGO, April 12.-President Charles
W. Spalding OF the defunct Globe Savings
Bank. arrived I'm Chicago last night, COM
ing from Grand Calumet Heights. Ind.
After consultation with some Of his
friends. whom bee met privately, he went
10 the residence Of William J.. Hall, JUS
tice Of the peace. whore he gave bonds for
his appearance IN court 20 answer TO the
charges OF receiving money when he knew
tNe fauk tp ho ineoiverf This charge
had been made by Frank +. Stone.
Justice Hail placed the amount Of bond
az 500. ana set April lytn Tor the hearing
of the case. 10 was nearly midnight when
the bond was signed.
More warrants were issued for the Off
cials OF the defunct Globe Savings Eank
this afternoon. and officers were sent 10
arrest G.. ". Spalding. president. \. j.
Averill viCe-prcsident. and o. {.
Churchill. cashier of the institution The
complainant. AdOlph Edelman, charges
them with embezZlement. in that they ac-
cepted "A deposit from him on the after
noon of April 3D. knowing that the bank
was insolyont. The bank closed on April
Jth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

CHICAGO. April 12.-The general com
mittee Of the Western Passenger Agents.
which was To report to the meeting called
for Wednesday the proposed form for the
new agreement, has asked for more time
and the meeting has been postponed until
Wednesday next week IN accordance with
the request The committee has found
the work outlined for II greater by far
attorneys keep studying the Supreme
Court decision. and every few days they
announce that they have found something
more the ruling Of the court does not for
bid. and the passenger men hasten 10 in
corpOrate IL in the new agreement The
new agreement therefore. is likely to have
,nanv OF the old features and a few addi-
ffouuI ppW ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

or I'm an unsedsh desire TO promote W,
public veal. Whatever Is Tor the iedl
benefit OF the thousands or negroes oi
virginia Is for the beneht OF the "hoie
mass OF her citizens. such a moVemel
as this under consideration merits not
only the sympathy and strong moral sup
port OF the community, but II ought 10 re
celve also substantial financial help. Ten
thousand dollars given by the white citi-
zens of Richmond for the erection OF
"Riohmond Hail. would undoubtedly be
such An announcement 10 Northern phi
lanthropists and men or wealth. as 70
greatlv stimulate them 10 larger gifts"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
o."p arc dependent and needing. Four
HNes are reported lost by drowning.
SUFFERING INCREASING

SUFFERING INCREASING.
Tho conditions IN Crttonden county are
even worse and the suffering Is rapidly
increasing duo 20 prolonged high water.
Most OF the refugees are collected on
high grounds and on points at levoes.
] have noted their location and approx
mate number. They can be reached from
Memphis by a relief boat, which should
leave supplies for FIVE days at time at
certain relief stations. each I'm charge
OF one responsible resident.
! would recommend an officer 10 distrib-
ute rations and take receipts from persons
I'm charge. Those back from the river can
be reached by small boats from these sta
tions.
Sufferers I'm my section can and should
10 relieved whore they are This will
prevent serious Generalization OF labor
later. would recommend furnishing
simplest food-supplies corn meal and
Side meat. and that every ration be ac-
companied by forage for two head Of
stock. start rs soon as possible Tor
the northern section"
General Gillespie has forwarded 10 tho
War Department, the following telegram
from Captain Derby the engineer in
charge at New Orleans. dated this after
noon:
I'VE are eth in good shape and hope
full Carroton gauge now reports the
highest point"
NEW ORLEANS IN DANGER.
NEW ORLEANS. April 12-Each day
now adds few inches 10 the river
height. but the long expected crest or
the flood wave is still ON the move. 10
ought 10 reach here I'm a few days. In
the meantime the anxiety is increasing
all along the line for more weak spots
are developing. From North Louisiana
comes the news that the Biggs levee be-
low NiCksbCrg sustained terrific at
tack, und rarely succumbed. but the re-
lief was prompt. Just above New or
leans comes the news OF three weak
spots almost I'm a row. one in St. Charles
Parish and the other two AT Hanson City
and Camp Parapet. a break 1T either
OF the latter two points would involve
considerable Illinois Central property. and
send the water KNOCKING AT the door Of
New Orleans. However. there IS pro-
lection levee just abo O. the city. reaching
clear across from the river 20 tho lake. so
that the water would run into the latter
body. The city is protected against
rise by the costly system OF levoes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
SPINISH SUCCESSLS.
Reports Say That They Are Winning a
Number Of Victories.

HAVANA, April 12.-The military COM
mander Of Campo Florido. this Province.
with the local forces OF that place has
defeated a party Of insurgents, which
held the heights OF san joaquin. The en-
emy made strong resistance, but was dis
pcrsed with severe loss, according 10 the
report. The troops had twenty-eight men
wounded. A column Of Spanish troops
commanded By Colonel Fons Deviela, the
former Governor OF Guanabacoa, has de
feated q strong nsurgent force AZ Ar
menteros The Numancia squadron Of
cavalry. supported by the infantry,
charged the enemy. dsbanded the insur-
gent force. and pursued it TO San Rafael.
Eighteen Of the insurgents were cut down
and killed with machetes. one Of the
slain was Captain Ramon Roderlgnez. OF
the insurgent army, and Prefect OF Lajas,
and an insurgent liteutenant-colOnel,
whose name has not been ascertained.
The troops also captured one prisoner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
4 ,fONEraRY CONFERENCE.

President Mckinley Appoints Commits
sioner- 10 Arrange for One.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The President
tonight announced the appointment q
Senator Edward o. Wolco.t, Of Colorado,
Hon. Charles ]. Paine, OF Boston, Mass,
and ex-Vice President Adlai T.. Steven
son. as Commissioners 10 an International
Monetary Conference. These appoint
ments are made under the act approved
March Cd last "for the promotion OF an
international agreement for bi-metallism,
and by its provisions do not require con-
firmation by the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
A 100000 Fire.

ST. LOUIS. April 1e.-The five story
building az Main street and Park Avenue
occupied by the 81. Louis Refrigerator
and Wooden Cutter Manufacturing COM
pany was partially destroyed by hre To-
dav. The loss Is estimated at Sovo.
covering the building and the contents
which were partially Insured.
A., ,bo lime of the tornado last May. the
bniIdine was entirely destroyed by the
wind and then burned.
Two nremen and boy were injured py
the falling walls. but not fatally hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
,vr,rurE FORECAST

WASHINGTON, d. C., April lz'-f ore
cast for Tuesday:
virginia Increasing clouulhess, win
showers: warmer easteriy "inds' oecoih-
ing sOutherly.
North Carolina - Fair. southeasterly
winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
Survivor of Balaklava Dead

HARRISBURG. PA, April 12.-James
Fletcher. said TO be a survivor OF the
charge OF tho Light Brigade at Balaklava,
died here last night he was over sixty
wears old. Fletcher was afterwards with
Gordon In tho Soudsn. He had resided in
Harrisburg about twenty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The range Of thermometer at The Times
office yesterday ranged as follows;
A. NJ. y. i NJ, 0s. L. NJ, t3'
p. NJ. 50; 0 +. NJ, Al. Il NJ. u. Aver
axe, % 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
RAGING WATERS SUBSIDING.
Ihe Outlook is Brighter in Some POT-
tiO1S Of The Flooded Districts.
SPEEDY RELIEF FOR The SUFFERERS,
rroVisions for the Hungry and Forage for
the Cattle Being shipped Under Cows
eminent Terrible
Destitution in Tennessee.

WASHINGTON, April 12-secrotary Al
Cor thinks the worst of The flood dangers
have passed in the Mississippi valley and
that with the force the War Department
now has in the field. cooperating as IL
ls with the local relief committees there
is small danger that great suffering VIII
Dc permitted TO go unchecked ana unre-
Acycd.
The question OF feeding tho live stock
O. The people driven from their homes
bv water has been solved. When it was
first proposed 90 authorize the officers TO
buy foraeo for tle animals it was held
tina. The act OF Congress would not per
mat This TO Doe done. and the officials were
shcut to ask Congress TO amend the orig
t,of t.lrf resolution when the treasury
sufhor.tics decided that tne resolution
r.elf confllued the necessary aulhoilza-
tlon This was fortunate, lor Oapl"in
Davis I'D. Memphis Saturday night leie-
ar.uaod that it seemed aOsolutely heoe9-
Sam, t9 purchase forage for the STOCK IN
.0lrion to food, and the permission 10
do .. was at once given him
RATIONs FOR SUFFERERS.
Another decision that may do something
to help the authorities was also made
Secretary Alger upon the recommendation
Dr CAPTAIN Davis. This was 20 reduce the
ration supplied TO the simplest proper
..r. while siiu making sure that they
should Doe sufficient for actual needs. 1He
ANN. ration will be discarded ana NJ =
place the hungry Will get nothing but
r.r. cornmeal and molasscs. captain
Davis report on this subject was contain
,d in the following telegram 90 the war
Department.
MEMPHIS. April u.-Conditions as TO
food hore same as Captain fitchs s. tcle-
,.ram OF tht Sth. Water subsiding slightly
and slowly. steamer j. VI. Harbin hired 70
t.t. men on an inspection tour TO ST.
Francis and carry relief. Have shipped
on requ.s.tlon OF relief committee 5''v0
pounds OF pork. COO pounds OF corn meal,
and $50 gallons of mOlasses in chalBe o.
Lieutenant Carnahan for destitute ~ thal
district. Steamer sailed at z o clock TINS
-a.rninr. Civilian relief committee is 10
l. rs-orcanizcd. 10 is difficult 90 obtain
accurate information as 90 the number or
destitute at any point In purchasing sup-
plies We have figured ON plantation ration
consisting daily per person of ounces
pork. g-3-7 ounces corn meal and ~ pint
OF moiaescs. ,.,.
lSicucd) DAN 10
Ths was supported by the following
TELEGRAM which was turned over 10 the
War Department 10y Representative
CtfchIues as recipient.
Impress on tho Secreto-y Of War
Oh. tdvisability OF sending only meat
meal. flour. corn. and oats 90 food suf-
ferors here. They are cheaper and 60
further than the regular army rations.
This should only Doe distributed through
government officials.
tSieucdD "W. A. ENERMAN,
sKV w STONE"