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The herald., 1898-07-27
Glass Fenceposts

A dispatch from Muncie. Ind, says that q
glass firm there has received an order for
500 glass fence posts. to be of the usual size
and grooved for the reception Of kire. 1t ls
added: 1.-The order has caused some spec
uation and Is probably an Introduction Of
an important article of trade" 1t Is an In
terestlng illustration of the tendency of
modern science and inventive genius to dis
cover new uses for old materials. One day 1t
Is the conversion Of the pith of the cornstalk
into q valuable article OF commerce, and
the next the application OF glass to a prac-
teal purpose hitherto unthought of. The
twentieth century may be the age Of glass
1t not has been very long since the metals
or hardwoods were regarded as the only
fit material for use where strength and
durability we're required. Now paper is con-
verified into material for house building. fur
niture, railway car wheels, boats and uten-
sils Of various kinds. Glass Is used for even
more purposes and Its increasing cheapness
and improved methods Of working are
likely to bring 1t into still wider use. No
other material invented by man can be COM
pared with 1t In the service it has rendered
both in common life ard in chemistry, as
tronomy and other sciences. Pure beyond
the possibility of contamination, indestruct-
ible by any chemical agency, the right hand
OF science and the foundation of the tele-
scope, the material for thousands of utensils
ana ornaments and now ia be utilized for
renee posts, 1t comes as near being the
keystone OF civilization asSanything that
can be named. 1t Is long reach from
oiled paper windows to the myriad uses to
which glass Is put today. AS late as the
sixteenth century in England only the dwell
lings of the wealthy had glass windows. 1t
Is reasonably certain that Shakespeare, who
was born In 1864 first saw the light through
9atttce windows or oiled paper. and he was
probably grown man before he looked
through glass window.-Mining and Sci
entiflc Press
The herald., 1898-07-27
Conditions as Shown by Transactions
on Wall Street

NEW YORK. July ga combination of
causes was responsible for the awakening
of the stock market from the lethargy that
has held 1t for nearly two months. The
bears had their innings early in the day,
assisted by a lower range OF prices for
Americans in London. Later Northwest
and Its subsidiary road, Omaha, had a rally
and from them the movement brOadened
and strengthened all through the railroad
list. Strength was also radiated from the
group OF bltumnous coal roads The ac-
tivity and strength In Sugar also exercised
an influence on the market, accompanied
though 1t was by all sorts Of sensational
rumors, and very obviously manipulated
to squeeze the shorts. Peace rumors were
renewed In the later dealings, and the an
nouncement of the successful landing of the
United States forces In Porto Rico also
added to the buoyant tendency OF the trad
ing. But the most potential fact In the
situation was the growing certainty that
an abundance of money would continue
at the command of the business of the
country. Sterling exchange fell Ne addi-
tional in the actual rates and Nc in the
posted rates.
The surplus Of idle money was very evil
dent In the bond market, seeking all issues
except the class of gilt-edged bonds which
have risen to practically prohibitive prices.
Total sales, @S05 900.
United States old tours, registered, ad-
vanced u, and the new threes when Is
sued) declined v In the bid price,
The herald., 1898-07-27
Prices and Prospects Of the Trade In
Cereals

CHICAGO, July 26.-Weather of the most
favorable character for the spring crop and
reported depression of prices at Liverpool
and London caused week feeling in wheat
here at the opening. July was much weak
er than more distant deliveries, owing to
the freedom of movement of the new wheat
and the consequent greater reluctance of
millers and shippers to continue paying
premiums for Immediate delivery. The
weather in the United Kingdom and on the
continent was said to be favorable Har-
vesting was reported progressing In Rus
enormous yield. The spot price here was
reported a corresponding decline. Futures
became heavier under that break on the
cash market and prices. continued on the
downward course until the close Of the SEES
sion. July closed aye lower. September
PIC, and December 11aG1Tc down.
Scattered showers and cooler weather
started corn lower. Scalpers were dis
posed to do considerable selling and some
of the prominent bulls also sold freely.
The country, however, was a good buyer
through commission houses, and steady
feeling was developed The close was ssdi
Ac lower than yesterday.
Oats were almost steady on a good sea-
board demand. September closed Nc lower.
Provisions opened easy on the soft feel
Ing In corn and lower market for hogs.
The market had an appearance of firmness
at about cents decline until near the close,
when prices slumped off on the break in
wheat. Pork closed 371sc lower; lard 1GG
12lhc off, and ribs 15G171Ac lower.
The herald., 1898-07-27
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
Cell Board Dealings and Prices Of
Produce

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2s-wheat-
Weak; December, 1.24A.
BarleyIEasy ;;,d neesmo i1ita 1;11Si3s
Bran-155O116.5O per ton
extras, $4l0@4.5o.
Wheat-,shipJping Is nominal at ISsAg
Barley-Feed, 1l7ha12o; brewing nom
oats-Poor to fair, 1.2o91.25;. good to
gI Kay 2 AZ AN; milling ls0@is'; surprise
II Trade rad in hogs was fairly active at strong
prices. Fair TO choice, 4o2a4l7; packers
'Y Buye is',d did not take hold Of sheep very
eagerly and prices declined 15G3c: fair to
sh0se s ssssp 4 goa q c %sfssra amS Ga
Receipts-Cattle, 1000; hogs, 1900; sheep
MI Observation-Disclosures, 1s5o92l.5o per ton;
bran aayn 1eSgiUooi soo@,sso; wheat and oat,
1s.oodS1s0o: alfalfa, A5o@l4:oo.
Dry Bsansa !, do1,s * sSo@as0 per cental'
green peas, 2,O0a2.5o per sack; tomatoes,
l11Mc per lb.; rhubarb. 5O@75c; squash,
50c basket; piums, 4o97c; peaches, 75c@1. Oh
s5E $685. per r boz; Pears. nar,,ett ! M
@l.25 per box; strawberries, 100 per
chest; gooseberries. lQD11sc; cherries. black.
40450c; white and red. 15q30c; nutmegs,
s SSs55c % per box nutmes'' a0oas'0 peaches
Citrus Fruits-Navel oranges. 2OOGl3 Is
Mexican lines. repack, 5oG6.0o; common
box; canteloupes, 500 per crate; peaches,
bananas, 1.00V2.00.
Butter-Fancy creamery, zoe per pound /:
DO seconds, ice; fancy dairy, 17hc; do,
Eggs1store. 14a1oc per dozen; fancy,
ranch. isaac.
Poultry-Turkey gobblers. 14Q15c per lb
old roosters, 4OO1450 dozen: young roost-
ers. 5.5OG7OO; small broilers, 2.6OG2.50: large
1o06i5.0O; old ducks, $o093.25; geese, 75c@
8b0g60O: old ducks, 300g3.25; geese. 75c9
I.oS pair; old pigeons LIS; young pigeons.
The herald., 1898-07-27
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following is the United States depart
ment Of agriculture climate and crop bulle-
tin Of the weather bureau for Southern
California for the week ending July Is,
The weather continued warm and clear
during the past week, except in the coast
sections, where morning fogs occurred to
under irrigation has about ceased growing
The soil is showing the effects of the. dry
weather. Streams are gradually falling,
though localities report irrigation water
holding out we'll for "a dry season. Early
peaches are ripe and drying and canning
has begun; Plums. grapes and prunes are
Apricot drying is about ended. Threshing
and hay baling continues.
Extracts from correspondents reports by
countless
San Luis Obispo County
San Luis obispo City-The first load Of
Grape, peach and apple crops are large;
corn and beans are doing well.
fnt W wi tn s %ss for
the armest day Of the week.
Ventura County
West saticoy-Clear and foggy weather
alternated during the week, but. on the
whole the weather was favorable for april
cot drying, which is rapidly nearing the
good.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles City-Clear weather pre-
vailed the past week, except the first two
days, when the mornings were cloudy, with
quite heavy dew. The temperature was
nearly normal the departure for the week
being less than one degree. The weather
was favorable for fruit drying; peaches and
aprlcots are. ripening fast:
Verdugo-A very few Early Crawford
and Foster peaches are ripening;. this Is
about ten days earlier than usual; the fruit
Is smaller thpn the average, and has split
pits, Corn, where not irrigated, has stopped
growing.
South veEpou-Tha lack OF water Is caus-
Ing serious loss to small fruit farmers and
The herald., 1898-07-27

truck gardeners Apples are large.crop.
Weather clear and warm.
La Canyada-Weather clear; temperature
a little below the normal. The soil has com
menced to show the effects OF the dry
weather; mountain streams are gradually
diminishing. Free stone peaches, plums
and grapes have begun to ripen; crop falr,
ArtesialThe weather was favorable for
all kinds of crops; there were high fogs
nearly every morning and BRISK southwest
wind In the afternoon.
Fairmount-The weather has been very
warm; there were clouds about the noun
tains for several days.
warm, the best Of conditions for fruit dry
ing. Peaches pears and prunes are ripen-
ing rapidly. Orchards are generally look
ing well, but some ranchers have not water
enough, though new wells are being sunk
and steam pumps put in.
San Bernardino County
North Ontario-The weather was favor
able for all growing crops. Apricot drying
Is completed; peach canning, begun; the
will be large; other varieties light. the
prune crop is light; there are no olives.
Orange County
Orange-Apricot drying completed. Craw:-
ford peaches are ripe and are being DRIED
or canned. Water Is holding out very well
In the irrigatng bitches and does not seem
TO be diminished by the drought.
Capistrano-The weather was favorable
for crops and fruit; the temperature did not
exceed so degrees.
San Diego County
San Diego City-Relatively low maximum
and high minimum temperatures, cloudy
nights and clear days, with frequent heavy
dews, characterized the weather for the
past week. Peaches and melons of all kinds
are plentiful; strawberries are holding out
remarkably well.
Fallbrook-Hay baling is in progress; tho
quality is good; good crop Of apricots has
been secured and shipments of the dried
product will begin next week. Peaches
will yield a fair crop for a dry year. There
were occasional fogs during the week
Escondido-Warm days and cool nights
continued foggy mornings occurred the
latter part of the week; peaches and prunes
are ripening; threshing and hay baling con-
tinues.
GEORGE f. FRANKLIN.
Local Forecast Official, Weather Bu>&u.
The herald., 1898-07-27
Active Dealing in Bonds

Accident rather than designs seems TO De
responsible for the fact that the new stamp
duty on sales at the exchanges OF the coun-
try. while specifically applicable to stocks,
makes no mention of bonds, says Brad
streets 1t may be tha1 the trainers OF
the war revenue bill intended to exempt the
investor from the operations OF the tax In
question, which. amounting to ~ on the sale
of each 100 shares OF stock has already
proved a serious drawback to the activity
of the stock market. How far is burden
has driven the specializing public from Wall
street cannot be accurately gagged. The
public Is not inclined to speculate at any
rate, and the principal visible effect of the
tax thus far has been to check decidedly the
professional manipulative trading, which
is one of the leading factors In the stock
markets activity. The amount of the tax
IS. all things considered, unduly large in
proportion to the profits which the room
traders and manipulators derive from their
operations in the market, and this, II seems
has had very marked influence on their
current proceedings.
This, with the fact that bonds are free
from the tax, has resulted In very remark
able increase in the volume Of trading In
speculative bond issues within the
mast week. The record for the six
DAYS. July 18th, inclusive. Is 1,460 900 shares
of stock traded in on the New York Stock
exchange as compared with bonds of the
par value of $2i.5s7 900. On several days
of the week the par value OF the aggregate
bond transactions has run up to over $1,000
900 comparing with the dealings In that mart
of the market of from 81 900 900 to 50 900 900
day for some time before. II may also be
pointed out that the present figures make an
Interesting comparison with the records of
recent years In 1897, for instance. the re-
corded transactions of the exchange in
cluded state and railroad bonds to the
amount of $500. 0C0. 900 par value, as against
shares of stocks sold there to the total Of
77.2 900 shares Assuming that the stocks
were all Of the par value OF 500 share
this would represent a nominal money value
OF the stocks of S7.724 900, 600 so that the bond
sales would have been about per cent of
those stocks. At present the record Of
bond trading Is running considerably above
this. and the verdict OF the street is that II
Internationally represents shifting Of
speculative attention to that department Of
the market in consequence of the stamp tax
on sales.
The herald., 1898-07-27
Local Quotations

BUTTER-Extra local 32-ounce squares,
6015212c; fancy creamery northern, 32-oz.
29H23c.
a.. EGGs-19c per dozen.
CHEESE-Martin New York cheddars.
per lb., 13lsc; eastern, full cream. per lb.,
l3c; California half cream. per H., 1Oc;
coast full cream, per lb.,. He; California
Downey or ANCHOR per H. 13e; do S: You ing
POULTRY-Per dozen: Hens. s50a5Oo;
young ROSTERS. 4:00Y5:00: old roosters, 3: 80
400; bro dd 1.75a225; fryers, 275a3.,5;
" PPo5TT.AfToEsN Burb6ain soas5.
Observation-Disclosures per 100 lbs, soc:
lbs. 75c; chies. dry, per string Soal %; Mex
lie, 5as; onions, 75aSoc; do, green, per doz..
a asr s sc s SFnp sox se
GREEN FRU1TS-Bananas, bunch, s1,50
2:25: strowberries. COM. safe; fancy, 100
loa l2hs; blaekb be 4aSc loaHats 4slac;
dc; gooseberries, per ID, 3d4c; currants,
box, 60dIG5c; Logan berries, per box 4a6c:
4@Gc; figs, per box, 5oa6oc; peaches, per
RAIsfNs-Fancy clusters. 2o-lb. boxes
200; 4-crown LII. clusters; LIS; 3-crown
LII, per. box, l.S5; 2-crown, loose, In sacks,
peas s75asc6; backey FED beans, scc s gar:
per shell, l2alse; hard shell, 7asc; pecans
l25Od13.OO; loose. 1900.
LARD-Rex pure leaf, tierces, Sc; spe-
cal ketts rendered red, lard, sssc oza
95 per So Eku fancy sesdn naveS Ss
Cured fancy, 1.5oa2: 90; choice, 1.25; greer eI
e psEs G MHpsfs En Per pe nof b Reef
No fA r IN N. hind n M I
iS VEAL 7a!%c; mutton nut Nc lamb, Sc
pork loins, S%c; legs Of pork sac; porl
spare ribs &c; pork tenderlons. 15c.
LIVEsTOCk-Pe h.: Beeves, S9lAc
hogs, Arc; lambs, per head 1902 90; sheep
per cwt;, 2.5o@350i, calves, per lb; &c.
mic hams. sic; No, 2, SAC; select mild cure,
lie: fancy breakfast bacon, ING; dried
beef, l44c; smoked tongues, soc; dry salt
sear a eess c s sa ae ecs SS Sae ey 7a e
TALLOW-Per h., 2lad3lac.
WOOI-Nominal.
HONEY AND BEEswAx-Honey in
HIDEs-Dry Gas they run). lac; do; kip
44M5hc; do. stays and bulls, 34G4c; cows
'' BEAN Sse A&p pki haH' pEAs-pink sga
$50; Lima, 3.25@35O; Lady Washington, LAC
a2.5O; small white, 2,5oq2,eo green en-. field
500; lentils. California. 3,5oG4.OO.
DRIED FRUITS..Apples, sun dried
easo; apTricots. fancy, Sc; choice. 6qsc
cy evaporated, Sal0c; plums, pitted choice
sgioc; prunes,, ehoics. boxed, 6asc; sacked Sl,
sack. 7h@sc; boxes. 9a10c; figs, California
white. per lb:. .6m7c; California black, pei
ID, 5@5lac; California fancy. per h., THO
10c; Imported Smyrna 121sG15c.
NUTs-Walnuts, Los Angeles. 4a5c; pa
sgl2e i 1dts,,, l2mlsMc; Brazs llql2e
&c; roasted, SdSlkc; California, raw. 4@5c
roasted, 6RQTc.
MILLSTUFFS-Tlou local mills, So
per bbl.; Stockton brands, 5.25; Oregon, 500
eastern, 6.Oon6.75; shorts. ton. local. 23.Oo
rolled barley, per 100 lbs, 140; cracked corn
per 100 lbs, 1.05 feed meal. per 100 lbs. |. 10
bran, per ton. 21.0O; graham, per 100 lbs.
40.
HAY-wheat. per ton, 1s.OO@s2.oo; barley
17.O0V1s.00; oat, 17.00@20.00; alfalfa, baed
IL. 50G13.00; loose, 1890.
GRAINN;;wheat. Nc: 1; I:e5; No: q. 1so
barley common, 1.35.
The herald., 1898-07-27
THE INSURGENTS WANT MANILA
Aguinaldo's Forces Are Trying to Con
quer it Before the Americans


WITH ADMIRAL DEWEY'S FLEET
Manila bay, July 8, via Hong Kong, July
13.-The insurgents are concentrating all
their forces around Manila in a supreme
effort to capture 1t. general attack on
the city is expected today. The desire of
the natives to possess themselves of the
Spanish capital before the Americans be-
gin land attack is very great. The Mon
terey and the second detachment of troops
are expected to arrive July 17th and the
insurgents wish to take MANILA IL possible
before that day. A Spanish garrison in a
fort in Isla Grande, in Subig bay, was COM
PEELED to surrender to the Americans last
Wednesday by the Raleigh and Concord,
which were sent against II by Admiral
Dewey The Incidents leading up to the
capture were quite remarkable. Some
weeks ago the Spaniards on the island had
been driven thtther for refuge by the furi-
Gus attacks of the insurgents on the main
land. There they had maintained them
selves successfully. On July 5th, however,
the insurgents captured the Spanish steam
er Filippinas, near Subig bay, killing four
of the ships officers during the fight. The
Filipinas was turned over to the insurgent
army, which straightway converted it into
a warship and used it In an attempt to cap
ture the Spanish garrison on the Isla
Grande.
Soon, however, the insurgent ship came
in from Subig bay to Manila with tale of
woe for the ear Of Admiral Dewey. The
German warship Irene had interfered to
prevent it from capturing the Spaniards
and was still In Subig bay to protect the
garrison. Thereupon Admiral Dewey sent
the Raleigh and Concord to take the fort
on the Isla Grande. Arriving before it the
Raleigh fired some shots at the fort but
did no damage. However, the garrison
promptlya surrendered to the Americans.
The Irene was in the bay at the time, but
had nothing to say about the capture. AT
the fort were 400 Spanish soldiers with
arms, 100 sick and 100 women. These pris
oners will be turned over to General Aguin-
aldo by the Americans under the promise
that they will receive good treatment.
The American soldiers at Cavite are now
busy with regular drills, target practice
and other instruction which is expected to
make experienced fighters of them. There
are $50 cases of sickness in the camp.
The 1000 Spanish prisoners which were
held by the insurgents at Cavite have been
removed to lou and Bulucan.
The steamer Culgoa from Australia has
arrived with a cargo of fresh meat for the
American soldiers and sailors.
There are now four German warships In
Manila bay and its vicinity.--John T. Nc
Cutcheon to the Chicago Record.
--<~-e
j. F. sartcri registered at the Park.ave-
The herald., 1898-07-27
TIE EXPRESS COMPANIES OBJ
JECT TO PAY FOR IT
MANAGER PRIDHAM'S VIEWS
The Eastern Bond Market Revives-A
New Use Discovered for Glass.
Insurance Notes
OFFICE OF THE HERALD,
LOS ANGELES, July 26, 1898.


Among all the complications arising from
the Interpretation of the provisions of the
war revenue law, none is likely to be more
annoying than the dispute that has arisen
between the express companies and ship
pers, as to the liability for the cost of the
one cent stamp required to be affixed to
all bills of ladng and memoranda of goods
received for forwarding and delivery.
Quite a storm of Indignation has arisen
among shippers, large and small, on ac-
count of the refusal by Wells, Fargo &
Co. to pay the tax, and the statement Of
the company that under the law it is not
liable for the same.
Threats of criminal prosecution have
been freely made, the law making 1t a mis-
demeanor under section 10 of the act 10 is
sue any unstamped document in cases
where documents are required by law to
lc stamped.
Both Mr.. Pridham and Mr. Butler siren
uously ceny that any provision of the law
has been infringed in this branch of the
agency Of Wells, Fargo & Co. Mr.. Prldham
claims that the law nowhere says that the
express company shall be at the cost of
affiXing the stamp. He refers to the case
of the telegraph companies who make the
sender of & dispatch pay for the required
stamp. The law in that case reads VITA
Spartan brevty:
"Dispatch. te1egranhic: Anv dispatch or
message one cent
..Tba te,epronb comnor;es'' saws Mr..
Pridham, make the public pay and moth
ing is said about it. The law does not say
that ve shall nav for the stamp neither
do think that congress over intended that
mo sbo,,,d for the reason that the tax would
ho ca enormous ,r,irl, of tho number of
,,,o,,,,as ys bondIa far in excess of tho
ro,lroad busjnoss great quantities of small
packages also. but all equally liable for
ston,n du+v
"I am SIRE that the calculation based on
orr husi,ess is correct when 7 saw on the
ou+boritv Of those who have committed IT
tbat n would cost us an amount equal TO
.,,.o o,a h,1f nor cert IN our entire cam
,,.l;zot;or which would he ont of reason.
..rha t,l, If 1,ck of natriotism. said
,,. D,,.,o, .us o,i+a ;nannronr;ate as m.
n,ied TO Wells Fargo e. Co. Few people
raa,,za tho large amount of work we have
done and continue to do for little or moth
,no 70 hel, the cause. Ask the Red Cross
,,ao~,o 1,h.+ we are doing We also have
to make a reduction of twenty-five per
cont from our regular charges on all ma
. ter,al CARRIED for soldiers and sailors Our
cortr;bution is q large one already and we
are willing TO make it larger but do not
think it fair that we should be taxed to the
The herald., 1898-07-27
How a Fire Started

A narrow escape from a fire was expert
enced under peculiar circumstances In
Spokane book store last Sunday. In the
front window of the store were some mag
nifying glasses on exhibition. The warm
rays Of the sun in the afternoon, passing
through the glasses, set fire to the paper
covering the display window. The burning
paper attracted the attention OF a bystand-
er in time to prevent confagra tion.-News
Letter. This circumstance has been sew
eral times paralleled
The herald., 1898-07-27
California Fruit Sales

NEW YORK, July 26-California fruit
sold today:
Plums-Washington, %9soc; Bradshaw.
sscal:25; Columbia, @c@l.oS; Royal He
Prunes-Tragedy, SOC; German. 75G90c.
Cherries-Royal Anne, 25G7Oc.
Pears-Bartlett. 1.4041.70.
CHiCAGO, July 26.-California fruit sold
today:
Prunes-TrRgedy, 1O541.8 per single
Piums-Wa LIS per single crate;
Bradshaw, 10; Burbank, 9Oc; Colum-
bia, Soc.
Peaches-Foster, csc per box; Early
Crawfords, 40Q65c; 81. John and Hale's
Early, soc,
The herald., 1898-07-27
Money Market

NEW YORK, July 26.-Money on call
easy at 1GflA per cent: last loan. IL per
cent; prime mercantile paper Slbd4 per
cent; sterling exchange weak, with actual
business in bankers bills at 4s49s for de-
rates, 4.S41e@4S5 and 4S6dI4 S6la; CONNER
cial bills, 4.s2A@4.s3; silver certificates, 5SA
G59k; bar silver SOC; Mexican dollars, Acc;
government bonds firm; state bonds dull !;
railroad bonds strong.
The herald., 1898-07-27
Transfers, $1,000 and Over

\bduy OtdtoInent.J
G. and E. A. Forester ct al to Mrs.
Christina Jenklns-Part lots 20, 81
and %, Westlake Park trt.......... 2,2(
e. c. Steele ct al to Matilda w. Ste
phens-Part lot a. Belgravia. ..... 2,5t
Same to A. M. Stephens-Part lots "a
and %, Belgravia .................... 2.5t
A. NJ. Stephens ct al to f. c. Steele
Lot 9, Murat Garden trt.......... 7.6t
Clara p. and w. p. l.. Stafford to
Cora c. Hollister-Lot s, II. Hills
sub, Pasadena. ....................... 1,G
Flora M. Barnett to c. d. Barnett
Part Sec. 30. l s. H.: 4,O
II. e. Siddall ct al. to Mary b. Fox
Lot s. blk B. Finney trt........... 2,0l
Stella M. Bumiller to G. Heberle--
Prperty on N. Spring. .............. 4,5(
L. Mclaughlin ct al. to G. w. Slim
son--Iot 9, blk 4. City Center trt.. LIZ
7. A. Botiller ct al. to A. J. Hotter
Part lots 50 and 81. Widow Botiler
tract .......... ....................... l,W
Nineteen transfers under $1,000, Of
which three were nominal. 7.6'
Total COZ y