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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
Bathing his blistered feet.

members OF the battery chatting under II. Tho
mother OF one Of The men made the trip from this
city and was told by the sentry that she could not
enter the camp without a request from her son.
The latter was absent at the time. The woman
was old and feeble and another such journey was
out Of the question. She Immediately concluded
that her last chance 10 her boy before he went
away was gone and broke down completely. She
was led away crying bitterly The members Of the
battery do all in thfiT power TO mitigate the an
turned away they are told 10 make themselves
comfortable in the hammocks by the waysde.
The men are fine lot, Of fellows, and are de-
cdedy picturesque in their grass linen trousers
and blue shirts. with an added touch OF color IN
their scarlet neckwear.
The Indications are that the battery will not re-
main long in It's present location Rations are
bought for one day only and everything Is In
readiness for prompt start. The order may
come at any time There were many visitors to the
camp yesterday. They came in all manner OF
vehicles on foot and on bicycles. The anna eur
photographer was there. and the mounted police
man who does duty in the vicinity Of the camp
oblIgingy loaned his horse to arterymen who de-
sired TO be photographed while mounted. The pea
nut vender and the dispenser Of pink lemonade was
also on hand
For this afternoon parade drill is announced,
and Il is likely that large number Of visitors will
It,
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AIDING SOLDIERS MILES.
THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE FINDS
MANY DESERVING CASES

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE FINDS
MANY DESERVING CASES.
Applications for relief coming In In large
numbers daily TO the New-York Soldiers Family
Protective Association. at the Office at No. 800
Broadway The association, OF which Thomas L.
James is treasurer. finds that many OF the men
who have enlisted and gone TO the front have left
their families almost totally unprovided for. Some
of these members Of the Regular Army
and others among the thousands who respond
ed TO the call by enlistng to MI the ranks OF the
National Guard TO their full strength. Nearly
three hundred applications have been received thus
far. and in the last three days they have been
coming In at the rate OF fifty or sixty day. The
association employs clerks, who receive applica-
tons take the names and addresses OF those who
apply for aid and refer the cases other en-
ployes who make II their business to investigate
the and report upon It, No help Is given until
IL has been made certain that the applicant de-
serving and really left destitute by the enlistment
OF the supporting member OF the family. Thus far
nearly every applicant has been found TO be wor-
thy and has been assisted. The chief need Is rent
money. and the association has saved a number OF
families from eviction by landlords who fail 10
display the patriotism that would so well become
still others need food and clothing. Up to the
present time attempts have been made to de-
fraud tho association.
The expenses OF thus relieving the needs OF those
who are at the front are all borne by private SUBJ
scr1ption.
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erowls for quiet Gradually silence reigns broken
only by footsteps on the dry turf as the guard is
changed. Suddenly bird pipes shrilly. The note
is taken up in a deeper. longer strain. 1t is the
bugle sounding the reveille The fore9low OF dawn
spreads the landscape, and the air is cool and
fresh white mist hangs close TO the earth. and
the camp seem buried in snow Faint streaks of
light filter through the leaves Of the surrounding
trees and with the rising sun comes rosy glow
and the spendor Of many ooored clouds Through
the foliage long vistas Of light and shade tempt
the eye and the richness Of dawn Is mellowed
only by the pallor Of the distant landscape. The
skys indigo changes 10 pearly blue and the
white tents gsten in the hight.
The men are up and stirring They make their
way to the Bronx and disport themselves like
schooboys in It's limpid waters. BY the time they
have returned to the camp the pots are boiling and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
LIFE AT CAMP ASTOR.
THE MEN HAVE LITTLE TO DO ASIDE
FROM TAKING CARE OF THEIR DISHES.

ORDERS TO START WEST EAGERLY AWAITED
RESTRICTIONS on vrsIToRs-A PARADE
DRILL. ANNOUNCED FOR TO-DAY.
One OF the members Of the Aston Battery has
decorated his tent with the words camp Blister
AS a reminder of the hardshps OF the artillery
v,ens march 10 their present location the appela-
tio, may be truthful enough. but there its appro-
priateness ceases for 1t would be difficult TO ma
q spot more delightful than the grassy hiock oc-
cupied by Camp Aston. with It's rows CT snowy
tents a mere casual inspection does not reVeai
the true beauty Of the camp, when only comes
with an actual experience OF living there "hcn
,ho evening meal Is over the gather In
groups on the sward, and twilight brings weird
shadows and the ftful CLEAN OF dying camp hrcs'
As the night gathers and the gloom deepens IT is
delightful to lie under Of the highpeaked tents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
PROPOSAL OF THE RED CROSS.

SURGEONS DIRECTED TO COOPERATE WITH THE
ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTATIVES,.
Washington. June ll-Surgeon- General Sternberg
OF the Army has sent to the chief surgeons OF
Army corps and divisions the following proposition
made by the American National Red Cross:
We can put any desired amount of hospital SUD-
plies-ce milk. condensed milk, etc.-nto any OF
the volunteer camps In a few hours VIII You be
kind enough 10 bring this letter the attention OF
Secretary Alger and ask him II there IL any OBJ
lection to appointing a Red Cross representa-
tive TO report to the commanding officer and the
chief surgeon In every camp. confer with them as
their immediate needs. and. IL anything OF any
kind is wanting. open there Red Cross station
and send in the supplies? We can do this not in a
can furnish any quantity OF any desired luxury or
decacy for hospital use We thereby tender our
aid and put our organization at the War Depart
ments service for cooperation In this field.
The Secretary OF War has approved the PROPOSE
lions and the surgeons have been directed 10 CO.
operate with the authorized agents OF the associa-
ton for the purposes indicated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
TORPEDO EXPLOSION AT JACKSONVILLE.

A REPORT MADE by COLONEL BENYAuRp To
GENERAL WILSON
Washington. June 11-General Wilson. Chief NJ
rneneers has received the following report from
colone. Benyaurd. OF the Engineer Corps on the
accident caused by the explosion OF torpedo yes
,erday near jacksonville. by which Lieutenant Hart
was badly wounded and two men lost their lives:
Jacksonville Fla June lO-Two men were killed
and lieutenant Hart was wounded by the bursting
of a torpedo plug while teing tested Lieutenant
Hart was debating letter TO his stenographef
while the electrician and helper were testing. II
snnears that the electrician. instead OF cutting on
one hundred ohms used the full force OF the cur
rent hence the explosion OF the plug, Lieutenant
Uari ia seriously wounded In the back and top Of
the head also in the back between the shoulder
blades In this latter wound there appears a
ihis time attempt to remove. l saw and talked with
him this evening for Il few minutes. He is per-
fccly conscious. His temperature Is l0l. and resp-
ration about normal The attending physician
links he probably will pull through.
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This wonderful region of noun
tains. lakes. and streams is traversed
by the New York Central & Hudson
River r. r., and to more fully in
form the public regarding its beauties
and easy means of access the Pas
senger Department has issued a
book entitled "In the Adirondack
Mountains" describing in detail each
resort, and containing also a large
map in colors, giving list Of hotels,
camps, lakes, &C.. together with their
location; it has also issued large
folder. with map, entitled The
Adirondack Mountains and How to
Reach Them" giving complete in
formation regarding stage lines,
steamers. hotels, &c.
y q = ann = q q: 70 49, %: on
zs.s osssA tsssss ssassaa. Sss YORK passenger
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PATRIOTISM ABOARD SHIP.
UNUSUAL DEMONSTRATIONS ON THE
CAMPAN1A.
FIRST AND SECOND CABIN PASSENGERS MINGLE
AND PLAY GAMES AND SING PATRIOTIC
SONGS ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
A1IKE-sIR THOMAS LIP
TONS VISIT

An unusual feature Of ocean travel was carried
ont on the steamer Campania. which arrived here
Yesterday from Liverpool. The first and second
coltn passengers mingled with each other. con-
tests nj various games were held between the pas
sengers Of the two cabins ana they TOOK turns III
entertaining They wound up each one OF THESE
,,ooear, arroirs with singing alternately America"
and God Save the Queen" This enthusiasm ana
friendly relation between the passengers was
brought about by the existing war News OF the
bombardment of Santiago was given to the steamer
when she touched at Queenstown and this news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
RECRUITS FOR SEPARATE COMPANIES.

Albany, June 1l.-AdJutant- General Tinghast
to-day received the first notification from recruit
ing officers named by the War Department to re-
crult the twelve volunteer regiments TO their maxi
mum strength rs to how many men they will
need. These notifications came from Lieutenant
J. s. Frenghuysen. who wants nineteen men for
Troop A. and Lieutenant Henry Claus. who needs
nineteen men for Troop C.
Captain John T. Sadler who Is to recruit up the
old Soth i3d and 18th Separate companies needs
seventy seven men: Captain Hector W. Mclean
who is to recruit up the st sth, 25th 9th and 42d
has charge Of recruiting the I'd, Saith, 4lst and 4Sh
needs a hundred men. These companies comprise
the Sd Regiment OF volunteers and the recruiting
officers reports show that 3O3 men will have to be
raised to recruit that regiment to its maximum
strength. Captain H. w. Brundc who Is desig-
mated to recruit the old 65th Regiment and 18th
Separate Company. needs 30l men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
VOLUNTEERS TEST CONDENSED FOODS

Colonel Frank Mayer. OF the Blues and Cirays
the lst Regiment OF the Lafayette Post Volunte GERS
and several Of his officers. conducted an exhaustive
test OF condensed foods for military uses at the
headquarters OF the regiment In the Central Opera
House. at East Sixty -seventh-st and Thrd-ave
yesterday afternoon. Soups. meats. vegetables Of
many sorts were tried. The chef OF the restaurant
attached TO the Central Opera House did the cook
ing. II required only two minutes to prepare the
foods. Colonel Mayer said officially at the end Of
the test that II had been highly satisfactory and he
considered II not improbable that the regiment
would the foods entirely while at tho front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
"SOUND PIRATES" ACTIVE AGAIN.

The appearance Of a strange craft near Mamar-
oneck and the subsequent experience OF Mr.. and
Mrs A. NJ McGregor with burglars at their coun-
try home. at Oriental Point have caused the resi-
dents Of the towns Long Island Sound to believe
that the pirates who operated last year In Larch-
mont and Pelham have begun their annual cruise
The men entered the McGregor home at an early
and bric-a brac valued at several thousand dol
and were compelled TO abandon much of their
plumber. The men managed. however. to carry
with them about 900 In 0tlNorWare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
COSTA RICA's GRATITUDE EXPRESSED.

Washington, June 1i.-Sehor Cavo. the Minister
OF Costa Rica has given to the Secretary OF State
a copy Of the treaty Of peace between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua. signed on board the Alert. in neu-
trail waters. on April &C. Senior Calvo took oc-
casion express the gratitude of his Government
the United States for kind and efiicacous CO.
difncutie. between the two countries Of Central
Amorcn>"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

sn,,stad men who were rejected by the medicai oon
ncers at Camp Black and Camp TS%nssn %s a. upon
as practicable the pay due them Ihess mnSrsanisa-
ons will repors to their respective eemman stsf
officers the amount claimed by them; am me Psyuas
tar-General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
REJECTED MEN TO BE PAID AT ONCE

Albany Juno l1--Governor Black by Adjutant-
General Tillnghast issued a general order to-day.
The important part OF the order says:
The Raymastsr-0snssai viii pay the officers and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
The Presidents Moyemcnts.

Atlanta, Dec. 16.--The presidential
party left Atlanta at 1 o'clock this
morning for Tuskegee. The trip was
made over the Atlanta and West Point
to Chehaw, Ala. Here the special train
was abandoned and the party went
aboard cars on narrow guage road for
the remainder Of the journey-six miles.
Tuskegee was reached at o'clock this
morning. and the president addressed
the students of the Tuskegee Norma;
school. the institution presided over by
Booker T. Washington. The departure
from Tuskegee was taken at p. III.
and the party will reach Montgomery
at 2:45 p. m, where they will be the
guests of the governor and legislature
of Alabama for three hours. The train
is due in Savannah at . a. m. tomorrow.
Here o review Of the troops in camp
will be held. and at night a banquet
will be given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
huStria's D!sordcrly Lawmakers,

Vienna. Dec. 16.-Another dsgraceful
gcene took place in the reichsrath yes
erday, growing out of the protests Of
Herr Wolf. OF the German Nationals:
rarity, against the coniscation of his
newspapers The various parties par
licipated. indulgng in scandalous Ian
suage. 1t is expected that the affai.
will result in duel between DR..
Fuches. president Of the chamber, and
Herr Wolf, who has already fought
half dozen duels, besides the one with
Count Radeni.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Farm pesOll.

The farm of the late John d. Gray
containing bout 81 ac'es, situated on II o
Philadelphia pike short distances above
Cl.ymont, was sold by A. J. lIukill. auc-
tioneer, by order OF j. Harvey Whit emap,
trustee to n Mr.. Brian. for 5000 p art of
the land lying in Pennsylvania, tho Court
Of Delaware County sat tho sale aside, and
Yesterday Mr.. Hukill sold it to job H.
Green for S,2 per acre aggregating S3673
and at value Of Sii2 over former sale
There Is little doubt but tho Court in
Delaware County as well "a the Court
in New Castle County, will confirm tho
salc and thus close up tho es;a;e with
thu hpIrs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
New century club Arraagenents.

The New Club Is preparingto Celebrate
1ts tenth anniversary next month. In
the m6rning there will be general literary
zcxercses III tho afternoon q renewal Of
<9tslcntlsbin aiid In the Gren'ng d Banquet,
invited.
"A 1t has been decided to hold m open
meeting in theelub-house in early Junu-
sary, In the interests OF prison reform.
Ever since tho meeting of the phi!anthro.
epy COMMITTEES OF tho club when SO much
was heard Of tho condition of tho county
jail, thore has boen feeling that some
thing toward reform could be accomplish
ed from Interested and united effort, and
this proposed open meeting will permit
free discussion and foster cooperation
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16

Buffalo. Dec. 1.-THE grain blockade
at this port is unprecedented. FulIy-S 80
large steamers are in the river waiting
to be un'oaded or are frozen In. They
carry about 100000 bushels Of grain,
while in the different elevators 1000 900
bushels are at present stored. This
otal of 5000 600 bushels OF grain anoal
and temporarily in store is a record
breaker of the first dimensions. Ice is
'orming too rapidly to permit any of
he boats attempting another trip IN
Ire lakes. consequently this great fleet
# grain carriers will be forced to win
err in this port
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Gymnasium Exhibition.

The second winter gymnasium cxhibi-
tion of tho Y. NJ. g. A. classes was given
last night. There were three events, run
ming, high jumping, pulling up on hori-
fxOntal bar and Indian club race The win.
ners OF the different events were.
High jump Herman Dohl, 4 feel ~
inches; second, w. b. Foster, feet "a
lnOhes
Pulllning up of bar, W. B. Foster, %
times; James Stroud, Is times.
Indian club race. Herman Dohl. first;
ny. Cook. second; kurop .Khoriuriun,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Crosby&Hill
sos, 607 and 500 Market St.
CHRIST MAS
1893

THE HOLIDAY RUSH
1 is here; crowds of we'll
pleased customers fill our am.
pie store. Every person finds
that a dollar goes a long ways
here in the purchase OF useful
\ and reliable goods suitable fer
holiday gifts. We have the right
goods at the right prices. and
trading stamps thrown in We
are very anxious for your bus
mess. The smallest profits pre-
vail here, and the most reliable
X merchandise that money can
purchase is here for you always.
Our stock of Handkerchief
is large, and very little money
will buy half dozen or a dozen
nice Handkerchief. We have
very pretty embroidered Hand.
kerch;efs which we sell two for
25c. Beautiful embroidered
Handkerchiefs for 25c each,
Lower and higher priced
Handkerchiefs in great abund.
ance.
Our Umbrella stock is i'm.
mense;; made by the best
maker. Prices will surprise
you for their smallness-soc
and away up; but at csc we
can show you wonderful value.
1t will pay you to look at our
Umbrellas.
What about Gloves-Kid
Gloves, Fur Top Gloves.
Scotch Wool Gloves. Cash
mere Gloves, Miltens2 Here
they are in great abundance,
and at prices to suit the most
exacting and economical Gus
toner.
Warm Underwear and
Stockings. Everybody knows
WE are headquarters for these
goods. Ribbons, Ties, Fancy
&C DDS in almost endless vari-
ETY., cannot stop to describe
them, and the pretty Dolls,
large and small.
A large new stock of Fur
Collarettes just 1eceived-the
most beautiful and stylish we
have ever shown. Note cur
prices and com pare with 9th.
ers. Our Jackets ard c, pes
all marked down so as to let
you in at the January mark
down prices now, so that you
may have a nice Christmas
Jacket or Cape 10 wear.
Blankets, Comforters. Table
Linens, Napkins - splendid
goods at prices that will please
you. MacKintoshes for La
dies and Children. We call
special attention to Ladies
Double Cape Mackintoshes,
cape no in. sweep, velvet col
lar, double texture, navy and
black cashmere; price, S. 50
and 81; Misses S. and S. IS,
The best MackintoShes for the
money in the market.
PetticoatS-Think we never
sold so many; we have the
right kind, just what you want.
PRlCI.5-75c SOC. 9Sy,. SAG. $175,
&21a, $249, S29S, with two very at
tractlye bargains al -jc.; w.nl2Iful
COOS for the money.
Ladic,' Suits and Separate
Skirts - special bargains Just
now. Have you seen those
bright and beautiful Plaid
Dress Goods at soc, of whica
we are selling so and the
all wool and silk and wool
dress stuffs at 29c? Not far
from half price, A fine COL
lection of black all-wool dress
fabrics that should interest
you. We have large assort-
ment of Ladies' Dressing
Sacques i'll the delicate and
pretty colors at 75c, 81, $3.50,
81 and $2.so, with trading
stamps. Holiday shoppers
will find our store full Of use.
full, popular and attractive
things at economical prices
Let us again remind you Of our IA
nous Sewing Machine at $1,000; the |
best and cheapest machine in tn coua-
Try; gives splendid satisfaction. Trad
me- stamDs and Lowest cash prices
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Fined For DisorderIy Conduct

Somuel Woodland was fined 81 and costs
by Magistrate Kelley last evening for dis.
orderly conduct Woodland is a carter
and In moving Lewis Broomall demanded
an extra charge This was refused mud
then trouble followed. 1t was stated that
razor and oaths caused tho payment Of
the extra charge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
TELL YOUR SISTER

Beautiful Complexion Is an inposs;blitv
without. good pure blood, that only exists ia
liver and bowels Karrs Clover Root Tea a :
directly on the bowels, liver md kidneys kesp.
ing them In perfect health. P,ipe Zoe and 60c,
or Sale by N. B. Danforth, Second and Mar.
kct streets. -
American Laundry. SIC West Front street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
r1cCIintOck Sentenced,

Robert McClintock who was recently re I.
leased from New Castle jail has boon sen.
fenced TO year in Jail for passing worth.
less checks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16

Wilmington, December 1R.
Dear Santn Claus:--I want II good watch
that will tick, some nuts and CANDY, but
not much candy and some fruit. Yours
truly. Samuel Berger. | live ut Third and
French streets am u years old Please
da not disarpont.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Sweaters.

Every boy and some men
want a sweater. A wagon
load came in this morning.
All styles, all colors, and all
wool 81 up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Under the Palms Cantata

VIII DO given In Olivet Presbyterian
Church on Friday evoning December 10th
no admissioni a silver Offering will DO
taken at the door.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
rlaCkintOshes.

He'll thank you for one,
sure. Rain or shine or STOW,
a!l's one to the we'll mackin-
tosh@d. Dressy too and
never SO cheap-s2 10 S..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16

Store open evenings until xmas
It's Only Once a Year
and it takes very little TO
show the
Christmas Thoughts.
Mems Clothing.
Stock recruited constant
ly from the best Overcoat
spc cillties-some fortunate
purchases bring you these
Ovtrcoats at retail, far below
the manuta cturers' cost.
Beavers s. for the 81. so kinds.
toverss IS for tho IS kinds.
KarSeys $40 for tho $lb kinds.
Paid backs SO for the SIS kinds
'Cywerts g. 81 for tho $40 kinds.
ITEMS NeckWear.
Just the shapes and stuhs
ard colors you see in the
toniest New York lIarber-
dashcrs and with one tempt
ing side you wouldn't see
there, IS cents fer the reGu-
lar half dollar kinds.
flackintosi1es.
He'll thank you for one,
sure. Rain or shine or STOW,
a!l's one to the we'll mackin-
tosh@d. Dressy too and
never SO cheap-s2 10 IS.
Sweaters.
Every boy and some men
want a sweater. A wagon
load came in this morning.
All styles, all colors, and all
wool 81 up.
Knit Jackets.
Single breasted and dou-
bic breasted, blacks and /
browns, worstcds and wool,
pure wors!cds and worstcd
and cotton mixed 81 to 50. +
Stockinette Coats.
The unfadeab!e kinds, h
snug, warm and comfortable n
good for house or sheet 4
$3.50 for a good one. !
Underwear. \
Fleece Incl AZ cents. e
Derby Ribbed As cents. =
Heavy Cotton p ccnts. y
All wool rs cents. *
SGarle,s 30 cents.
Handkerchiefs.
Initials cents, 8 for 25 cents. L
Cotton 3 and 10 cents. )
Linens 2 for a5cts. and 25 cts.
Silks 20 cents.
Boys Refers. Top Coats,
Suits and Trousers.
Mems Refers, suits, trou-
sers, shirts.
Store open evenings until 4
Christmas. 8
We give trading stamps.
Strictly one-price, and II dissat-
isied with your purchase we will =
return your money.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE, \
Max Ephraim Prop.
S16 Market Street,
------ -
Nm b. MARTIN.
Undertaken and Emba!mes.
COZ Shipley street.
Calls attended promptly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-16
Knit Jackets.

Single breasted and dou-
bic breasted, blacks and
browns, worstcds and wool,
pure wors!cds and worstcd
and cotton mixed 81 to So.