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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
'0N TO SUTTON 2
IS The OUTLOOK
ContractLet for the Grading ofTwenty-F Five Miles
ofRaiIroad. Which Nlill 6iRe Another
Through Line.
Through Line.

Charleston, ". Va, April S.-The con
tract for gading twenty-five miles Of
the extension Of the C, C. & S rait-
road has been let to Macarthur BrotI.-
crs and company, of Chicago and New
York.
The contract calls for turning over
the grade in Eve mile section, the last
to be completed and turned over not later
than November lst-
As these FIVE milo sections are COM
pletcd and received by the company,
the rail viii be laid, 50 that the con-
pletion Of the road viii not be much
further OF than the date named.
The twenty-five miles about to be
constructed win take The road to point
nine miles from Sutton, and in themean-
time the engineers Of the road wiIl-hnisi,
running and plotting the various lines
under contemplation from that point.
50 that by the time the piece nov un-
der contract is finished everything. viii
be in readiness for carrying it on over
Whatever route 1t is to 90. Thatit viii
be taken to that place on the south
side Of the river or whether It vii cross
nine miles below, and 50 in on the north
side.
At Sutton a connection wiz be made
With the Baltimore & Ohio. and The Wa
bash viii be reached at BurnsyiIle, tven-
" miles beyond.
Macarthur Brothers company Is one q
the strongest railrOad building concerns
in the country, and IS now engaged OH
several other important contracts Of 4
nature similar TO this. It has the means
and the equipment necessary to carry
out the contract on time.
Before the end of the present year
Sutton viii be connected by lines Of steel
with greater Charleston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY !
Is Organized in This City and viii

Is Organized in This City and viii
Shortly Begin Operations
The Central Employment Agency, of
clarIssburg, has been orssri1cL +, Il.
Hardesty is president of the agency aud
+. Leslie Haggcty general manager. Of
fees have been secured IN the Elkbridsc
building in Glen Elk and they win l'e
opened up upon the arrival Of thc furni-
turc in a day or 50. The agency an
aounces that all kinds Of sJSilied ard un-
skilled labor will he furnished free TO
employers and at a minimum price to
the employe. The aseucg win also han
die general insurance and net rs bonded
collectors. Real estate win be bought
and sold and rented.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

AT IT AGAIN
Postal Cards in Great Numbe,s Being
Sent Out, But Too Tedious to Read

4 bug.house streak has again taken
possession Of some unknown person in
TINS city. who from time to time buys
postal cards. scribbIes uniutelligible re.
marks upon them and fires them through
the postoffice to newspaper men, count!
and CITY officials and business men. This
happens about every fun moon, or at
any other old time that the wheels ii
the parties head get in motion. This
office received three Of these messages
today, and the Lord only knows how
many more are in store for US. As 1t
takes longer to read them than to cor
sign them to the waste basket, there /
vshcre they find a lasc resting place.
While nothing in particular Is accom-.
pIished so far as we can see, yet It Is
a good thing for Uncle Sam and runs
the postofiee receipts up considerably
IN the course Of a year. The party ma,
ts well save time and ink 50 far as We
arc concerned. unless he or she will come
.uound and decipher the hiercglyphic.
Tor us. We really have no time to read
turkey tracks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
INSPECTED
IMPROVEMENTS
Did High Baltimore 8 Ohio Railroad Of.
6eials Upon Their Visit Here.

a special train composed Of the OBJ
servation engine and car, a day coach
md one sleeper, arrived here yesterday
afternoon from the east. In tho cars
were General Superiutndnt Fitzgraid.
GeaeraI Manager Pott@rnd several 9th
or Baltimore & Ohio niiroad officials.
they inspected the improvements the
company has m progress here and ex-
pressed themselves as well pleased. They
also made an inspection for the purpose
Of recommending additional improve
ments, but declined to Gve out the ma
ture of these. After Completing their
observations here they Eft for Parkers'
burg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
MASS MEETING
OF the cOlored People wiz Be Held ii
the Court House.

The colorcd people of the city have
arranged to hold mass meeting in the
court house at s O'Clock Monday evening
..or the purpose OF hearing the issues Of
the campaign discussed and to take ac
ton relative to the candidates. There
win he number Of prominent and
brainy speakers, and treat is in store
for every one who attends. Not only
the gentlemen are invited, but the Ia.
,iics also. \ large crowd is anticipated.
owing 10 the fact that the colored men
are taking deep interest in the cam,
Laign.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
HANGING
HIS FATE
IF HE WOULD DO A THING OF THAT
SORT IN THE STATE OF
WEST VIRGINIA

- Nv-f..V 4t,o f,c.-,rI "a
berlh' Ap.n y 49, - pao,,', -. -, S.st
directors % ens ,. s-s .i,ss ~. ~ az ea.s,
was N session =, Jew ti - ts,, - \, ,,.;tS IN, u.
ler' HERMANN nno . ' t,,a roa-, o.,, ,.- ~
oanS lo9 :. sl.9' s ~. -, : 80 .I ooo - M
sOla 'henH " 10y '.''>sI - ''y,O0y 5;.s,.,..
OauAs luiius' iHe ~, a'-'',..,1 - l. h,
when they were fe.i.y ~, ,s iss 49,. ,,.,
tins was tFue anu 'n'' ens ~ .,1l - -,
had not suddenly GONG u,"u' "Ss'l r,4 .,4
Why he had rooOed the O''lN' hstiA4"n
replied:
This IS my revenge ior NOT naS'ls
been elected a director N lyOO : s,' @s'
rromlsed- nave oeen P'epA'
strike for three years.
The cashier added that ne was Will'
ing to 90 to the penItentiafy iOr hle' q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

Thomas Z. Gore and John Ramsey two
wealthy silk manufacturers, Of Patter-
on. Nav Jersey, and the heads Of one
ii the largest silk throwster corSems in
Tie east, are in the city, the guests of
Nr. Charles f. Lamberd, the general
granager OF the watts-Lamberd ean-
psny.
They are visiting the city for the p'r-
pose Of Iooking over the ground with the
yicw of establishing silk mill for the
company of which they are at the head
\ deciding TO build silk mill to b
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
FAILED
TO AGREE
Joint Conference Resulted in No Under
standing Between Strikers and
Contractors.

The Joint conference last night u
tween the striking painters and The on.
tractors resulted in no compromise aud
.l,e strike will continue indefinitely. Tic
striicrs rejected the ProGooitioa SUI.
u:itsed hy The contractors, n VIII. thcy
cfTered on increase of wages. Inc
amount Of the increase was not salts
fact ry to the strikers and they decided
10 hold out for the original dci r1nl oi
a 80 cent increase on the day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
SILK MANUFACTURERS
VISIT CLARKSBURG

operated in connection with the several
other large silk mills they own in thc
east. have previously been outline: il.
the Daily Telegram.
The gentlemen became interested il
til plan OF building a silk mill in Clarks.
burg through the efforts of AIf. Lam.
berd. He invited the gentlemen 70 visit
him and look over the city. and It is ii
Response to his request and to his rep
resentation of the industrial, CONNER
si,l and physical advantages Of clarks
burg that they are here today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Derring Fan
baye returned from an extended visi.
to aiudlayia, Indiana.
Up at home.
Mrs. R. c. Hin has arrived here from
New NIartinsvilIe with her household
foods. and will reside in this city.
Alrs. S. D. Camden, Of Parkersburg.
IS the guest of Mr.. and AIRS. R. I,
Lowndes, Sr.
Peter I. Lynch IS here today from
craigmoor attending to business mat.
ters.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
DEATH OF MRS. pURIN1oN.

ato,raptown. W. Va, April S.-rhe
.,Tinp term program at the university |,
Vas dispensed with tonight on aeeou,l' .
Z tbe death Of Mrs. Nancy !. Purinton'
S.ofber of President Purinton which oc'
.-rrred wednesday. Mrs. Purinton was
he widow of Dr.. Jesse Purintou' ana ~a'
aged IS years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
SMALLPOX STAMPED OUT.
Board Of Health Lifts Quarantine at
Morgantown.

Norsuntown. W. Va, April a.-The
board Of health today lifted the quar-
autine on all smallpox eases and pro-
uomccd the disease entirely wiped out.
In all there were thirty cases. On ae-
count of the scare fewer students ma
circulated AT the university today for
the ensuing term than at any term for
several years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
REPUBLICANS WIN
Everything in the Municipal Election at
Huntington.

Huntington, W. Va, April s.-The Re
publicans elected their entire ticket Ii
the municipal election yesterday. as fol-
lows: Mayor, c. NJ. Buck: city clerk.
H. VI. Bloss; treasurer. Thomas Skies;
assessor. Charles H. Mcclure, Sr Coun-
cilment-First ward. George Pickering
J. N. Brown; Second ward, f. Biernc
Fred Holswade; Third ward, Ted Beck
Colonel Humphreys. Member of school
board-First ward, William Adams:
Second ward. John A. Jones; Third ward
Davis Bias, Asa Barrinser
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
LAID OFF A Town.

Paul Honor returned last night from
Fairnont, where he had charge Of an
engineering corps. in the employ OF the
Fairmont Trust company. They survey
ed thousand acres OF land just north,
east Of the city. The property will be
laid of into factory sites, town lots,
streets and alleys, and win contain enc,
large park.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
moRGANTowN CITY ELECTION.

.Nlorgantown, W. Va. April $.-FoT
the first time Nlorgantown conducted a
municipal election today under .he Aus
tralian ballot system. Major Win Ne.
Grew was elected mayor, and AIillarl T..
Sisler recorder. The Republicans elected
straight party ticket to the council
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.

The newly elected officers Of Clarks
burg lodge No. 4s2. Benevolent and Pro
tective Order OF Elks. win be installed
at the next regular meeting Of The q.
der. which win be held next Tuesday
night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
FRED FOWLER
PROMOTED
Is Now Assistant Chief Clerk in Ohio
River Railroad Offices.

Fred Fowler. :Jr., formerly Of this city.
hut now filing position IN the Office
Of the Ohio River railroad division O.
the Baltimore & Ohio At Parker'burg.
has received promotion. Mr. Fowler
has been at the claims desk for some
time. but the assistant chief clerk has
been promoted to chief clerk. and AIr.
Fowler succeeds him a assistant caief.
His promotion is highly mcritcd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
NEW GAS LINE.

William R. Lay, right of way agent for
the Hope Natural Gas company, is Sc.
curing the right oiway for IN ls-inch
gas line from Downs station to Wilson;
brug. George H. Berry IS doing the no.
tary work. It IS thought the line viii
extend through Lewis county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
MR. oLNEY DIES.

Mr.. olnev. chief eningecr Of the FAIR
mont & clarksburg Electric Street r'lii,
,yay. died this morning at his home u
Tairp,opt. lie was the victim Of typhoid
fever. The news Of his death = recely.
Cd here by friends with profound sorrow
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

D. NJ. ciarkson of Charleston, has ar.
rived from a trip along the West vir-
GINA & Pittsburg where he took up
coal and oil lands for W. A. ohey, ex-
secretary Of state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
wI1T. MOVE no pITTSBURG.

Mr.. Charles Runyon, formerly the ST..
perintendent OF the Republic Glass h:.
tory in this city, but who is now the
general superintendent of the Nationol
Glass company. viii sell his property
On Mulberry street and move his family
10 Pittsburg. They will move the latter
part of the summer, and viii make that
city their future home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
THOMPSON COMING.

The Rev. c. NJ. Thompson. Of Newport,
Nv. will address the Y. NJ. G. \. next
Sunday afternoon. He was pastor Of
the First Baptist church here few years
ago.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
MApp1AGE L1cENsEs.

a marriage license was issued this af-
ternoon to the following parties:
James F. Reed, aged &c years, and
Leila N. Bailey, q years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

Hiram Bartlett, of Jarvisvillc, is in
the city.
Columbus Riley, Of Glen Falls, is a
visitor here today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03
HAS TYPHOID FEVER.

Frank A. willison, the booklseepcr for
Armstrong Crislip, Day 8 Co, Is ii
At his home on Carr avenue with i
phOid fever.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-04-03

Fred Gans, the genial bartender At the
saloon. is Snaeing from a
sprainea ankle.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
SUPREME COURT PUTS
AN END TO DISPUTES
Trustees of VisaIia Win One Case and
Supervisors of Shasta County
Lose Another

In a suit involving the validity of
the tax levy for high school purposes
made by the Board Of Trustees of
Visalia, the Supreme Court declared
yesterday that separate levies for COM
mon schools and for high schools
must be made in municipalities where
the population is greater than 1000.
This is in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Political Code.
S. C. Brown, who brought the suit,
claimed the law was special legislation
and therefore unconstitutional. The
Supreme Court says that the law is
general in its operation and is special
only in making a classification of
schools.
The court also decided yesterday
that fence is a building. F. NJ.
Swasey brought suit against the
Supervisors of Shasta County for
awarding a contract for the construc-
ton of a fence around the court
house because the board had not given
the job to the lowest bidder. The
Supervisors maintained that the law
applied only to buildings and the Su-
preme Court agrees but says that a
fence is a building.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
WOMAN GOES TO DEATH
WITH HER THREE DOGS

Dependency, from real or fancied
troubles, caused Mrs. Caroline A. Han
son of 116 Taylor street TO end her life
yesterday by the inhalation of illum-
mating gas. Beside the lifeless body
were found the remains of her insep-
arabic companions. three dogs. They
had also been killed by the monoxide
A. Brown, who conducts a store at
11S Taylor street, noticed during the
day that the customary barking of the
dogs was not heard and determined to
investigate. Securing a ladder Brown
placed it against rear window, and
upon looking into the sleeping apart
ment of the dead woman saw her in
animate form lying on the bed. Patrol
men Hutohings and OBrien were sum-
moned and forced an entrance.
The house was filled with gas from
two open burners In the chamber of
death. They were Immediately turned
off and the Coroner's office notified. An
investigation by Deputy Meehan
brought to light several almost unin-
telIigible letters written in mixture
of Swedish and English. From the tenor
of those that could be deciphered it ap-
pears that the unfortunate woman was
respondent. The crevices of doors and
windows opening into the bedroom had
been stuffed with towels so as to make
the room practically alright.
About one week ago two of the rooms
were partially destroyed by fire result
ing from the overturning of d coal oil
damp and it was with difficulty that
Mrs Hanson was carried to a place of
safety by policeman. To friends she
stated that the insurance companies
had paid her $500, but a bankbook of
the Hibernia Bank, found in the room,
showed only deposit of SO. Detectives
detailed on the case made an investiga-
tion and are satisfied that she COM
mitted suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
MAKES REMARKABLE TRIP
ACROSS THE CONTINENT

Robert L. Gerry of Newport, son OF
Commodore Elbridge 7. Gerry of New
York. arrived at the Palace last even
ing from the North after a remark
able trip across the continent. Last
week the news reached New York that
Peter Gerry, a brother of Robert and
a guest of E. H. Hartman on his
western trip, was dangerously i'll in
Portland. Accompanied by a physi-
clan Robert Gerry Immediately start
ed for the West and on the way he
received the report that his brother
was dying. Anxious to be at the lat
ter's bedside he communicated with
Hartman and with the railroad mag
Mates assistance obtained a clear
right of way, which enabled him to
complete his journey in less than S5
hours. the fastest time ever made be-
tween the Atlantic seabOard and the
northern city. When the young man
reached Portland his brother was out
of danger and Robert proceeded down
the coast to this city.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
OCEAN VESSELS
MEET DISASTER
Two Steamships of the Nippon
Yusen Kaisha Are Ashore
on. the Coast of Japan

KOBE, Dec 23.-The Nippon Yusen
Kaisha Ca Japanese steamship COM
pany) steamships Mutsu and Shinagwa
are ashore. 1t is feared that the latter
will be a total loss.
ANTWERP, Dec. 22.-Another large
steamer has gone ashore near where
the Red Star liner Finland grounded
on Saturday last. In consequence of
the fog which prevails the observers
ashore up to the present have been un-
able to ascertain the vessels name.
The Finland went ashore at Nieuwer-
stuis, near Flushing, Holland.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

fair is that Captain Henderson did not
display any distress signals and was
endeavoring to beat his way into the
harbor unaided. Although in no i'm
mediate danger, the ship is in a peril
Gus position, and if a stiff breeze comes
up will be compelled to accept the as
sistance Of a tug.
The Olivebank was posted on the
overdue list last Saturday and was
quoted at 35 per cent reinsurance.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
The Isl 81 graduates follows:

Gertrude Bennis Elizabeth carberry, Hertha
Hansen Sadie Kaunitz. Alma Lewis, Marga-
ret Mulvflle, Evangeline Rintoul. Alma Ruffer,
Georgina Sargent. Nellie Stevens. Lillian Toner,
Nellie Traut Mary ToOhig. Eva Walsh Emma
Winter. William Lotzin. George McKeand oil
yer Strahan. Honoraries-Alma Lewis, Sara
A Kaunitz Oliver Strahan, Mary Toohg Nell
IL Traut
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
reduced Rates for the Holidays.

On December 81 and 25. and on December 81.
1908. and January 1. 1904. the Southern Pacific
will sell at reduced rates special rOund-trip
tickets between all local points in California
where regular One-way, frst-class fare does not
exceed $40. Returning tickets viii be good till
December IS and January 4. respectively. Full
Information at 613 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
THEFT BREAKS
Up GYPSY BAND
Louis Mitchell Is Arrested at
Kansas City on a Warrant
Charging Him With Larceny
Special pIspateh to The can.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec 22.-The
troubles of a band of gypsies, which
has been camDed in the west bottoms,
is one of the most peculiar and compli-
Gated that has been brought TO the at
tention Of the police for several years.
The band came during the latter part
of November. Repeated requests have
been made by the police of San Fran
cisco, on complaint of the head of an
other branch of tribe there for the
arrest of Louis Mitchell, the chief of
this branch. Warrants were issued in
a California court for the arrest of
Mitchell, and were received here to-
day Mitchell was arrested and taken
before Justice Hicks, but released un-
der a $500 bond.
The charge against Mitchell is that
he stole $4,000 from John Joe, the head
of clan of gypsies now in San Fran
cisco. Until last summer. according to
Mitchell. the two tribes of gypsies lived
peaceably together in San Francisco.
Louis Mitchell, whose gypsy name is
Groffo Zerka, was the head of one tribe
and John Joe the head of another All
of the members of the tribes are
wealthy. 1t is said that Zerka has
$4,000 in gold in his possession. Joe
claims that last summer Zerka entered
his tent and stole $4,000 in American
gold coins and $1,000 in French and
Spanish coins.
The clan of which Zerka is chief then
came to Kansas City. John Joe's
branch remained in San Francisco
Zerka had been here but a few days
when he learned that he had been fol-
lowed by John Doe and his two broth
ers. Nicholine and George. The three
brothers did not go into the Zerka camp
for some time, but apparently prowled
about, watching Zerka and his people
from a, distance. Finally the three
brothers ventured into the camp in
Kansas City and made friends with
the members. After they had been there
several days they took $3.50 from Zerka
by stealth and were arrested the fol-
lowing day. When taken before Judge
Hicks the three Joe brothers admitted
the theft and offered to refund the
money. This was done, and Zerka re-
fused to prosecute. Zerka then feared
he was in danger of bodily harm at
the hands of the Joe brothers and ask
ed protection from the police. The, Joe
brothers went to Denver soon after
and there made attempts to get war
rants to have Zerka arrested. From
there they went back to San Francisco
and succeeded in getting out warrants
for Zerka
Joe was robbed of $4,000 while his
band was encamped on the San Bruno
road in this city last August. A great
deal of mystery surrounded the case.
but the thieves We're never brought to
justice. At the time the robbery hap
pened Joe accused two young men of
the neighborhood of having stolen the
money out Of tent. They were ar
rested, but as no evidence could be col
lected. their dismissal soon followed.
Many Of the gypsies insinuated, at the
time. that some person or perSons con-
nected with the band stole the money,
but no more arrests followed. as the
gypsies left this city soon after.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-10-29
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, az follows
81 was in an awful condition. Ny skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and sides
10 appetite, growing weaker day by dsv
Three physicians bad given me up,
Then I WAS advised to use Electric Bit.
ter; to my great JOY, the fret bottle
made decided improvement, / contin.
ued their use for three weeks, and am
now well man. know they robbed
the grave Of another victim" No one
should fail 10 try them. Only 50 cents
guaranteed, at Moseley's drug store.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-10-29

Jim Alexander seems to be de-
voting more of his time aud tai
ents to the interest of one of the
gubernatorial candidates than
he is to his own candidacy for
congress in the second district.
Jim had better "hoe his own
row" a little more or he will
find out, when too late, his mis-.
take.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-10-29

Feel cold shiverlnge, aching 10 the
bones, lack OF energy, headache, and
great depression? These symptoms
may be followed by violent headach,
high fever, extreme nervousness, con-
thtioD known rs malaria. Iierbine cures
it. Take IL before the disease gets a
fair hold, though it will work cure in
any stage. }. A. Hopkins, Manchester,
Kan, writes; 81 have used your great
medicine, Herbine, for several years
There is nothing better for malaria
chille and fever, headache. biiousness.
and Tor blood-puriiying tonic, there ID
nothing as good SOC atW. b. Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-10-29

The assessment rolls for the
year 1908 have been received at
the Comptroller's Office from
thirty of the forty.five Counties
Of the State. The counties
heard from show a total valua.
tion of $S3, 261, sos. For the
year 1902 the assessed valuation
in these counties was $40, 27G,-
rs. This shows an increase of
SO, 9S4,SS0.