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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Personal.

General William III. Payne, for many
wears the general counsel of the Southern
Railway, and now advisory counsel fol
that road, celebrated his seventy-thirc
birthday in Washington on Wednesday
in the home of his son, Arthur Payne,
who is Senator Daniel committee clerk.
There were present besides General Payne
and the family of his son, w. A. Hender-
son, general counsel of the Southern
Railway; Colonel Thomas Smith and
Colonel A. B. Andrews, first vice-presi-
dent of the Southern. General Payne
is one of the most widely known men In
Virginia. Even at the ripe old age OF
seyenty-three his strong legal mind is as
bright as ever. He is still consulted by
the Southern Railway whenever knotty
legal problems come up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
will pass through this city tonight EN-
route for Garrett, n. G. They are in
the private car Hazelmere.
The Westminster League of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will be enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. B. Kennedy,
Thursday evening next One OF the
features of the evening will be a 'Lyra-
phone Recital"
Miss Louise Montgomery Smith, of
Broad Run, Va, is the guest of Mrs.
Louis c. Barley, III north Columbus
street 60
Mr.. w. NJ. Smith, keeper of the Aims
House, will tomorrow celebrate his list
birthday.
Mrs. Hattie Keene is very i'll at her
residence, 40 north Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Blew Out Gas.

Alestus Fields, of Culpeper, went to
bed st 410 Sixth street northwest Wash
ington, Thursday night, after blowing
out the gas. When he was found yes
terday morning about, 5 o'clock he was
apparently dead. The ambulance from
the Emergency Hospital was called and
the physicians worked over him for TWO
hours. Slowly signs of life became
visible, and in the afternoon the patient
became conscious. Fields went to
Washington recently and was unac-
uuainted with the use OF gas Yester-
day morning other persons at the house
were awakened by the odor of gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Red Men Redivivus.

Csceola Tribe of Red Men has put on
the war paint and more interest is ap-
parent among the members of this old
Alexandria institution than has been
noticeable for a long time. AT the meet
ing last Thursday night several new
members were initiated. Old Osceola
Tribe has within the recollection of the
oldest inhabitants been stable organiza-
ton of this city, and while many other
secret societies have had meteoric exis-
tence this institution has withstood all
the storms of time. Its council fires are
now burning brightly and all hope they
may continue to do so and that the
braves may enjoy its cheer and the pipe
of peace throughout the years to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was but one ledger at TIT
station house last night.
The northwest wind of yesterday spen
itself last night, and the weather toda,
has been clear and mild.
John McElroy was arrested last nigh
by Officer Roberts and Lyles for drunken
and disorderly conduct. He was finet
So in the Police Court this morning.
1t is understood that suits will be
entered against the electric and Southern
Railways growing out of the accident on
December 81 last on South Royal street
by which a corporal was killed and q
sergeant badly injured.
Charles Churchill, colored, arrested by
Officers Young and Arlington charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was in the Police
Court this morning. He had his case post
poned until Monday. Churchill is charged
dvidual after the ball ut the colored Odd Eel
lows Hall Monday night last. The trouble
originated over a woman.
The clearance sale at Schwarz's, SIS King
street, is still drawing the crowds. Special
bargains funusual merit are being offered in
each department The sale will be continued
one week longer. One of the specials Of this
sale is the ladies' bleached muslin under
wear, purchased especially for this occasion.
Rumor again has it that large tug, be-
longing to the quartermaster's department,
United States army, has been assigned to
duty at the Potomac forts and will arrive
there early next month. She is now said to
be at Philadelphia being overhauled
Mr.. w. II. Meyer, of the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary, will conduct the services at
the Railroad Reading Room tomorrow after
noon. Mr.. Maryland Milstead will sing on
the occasion
The Mllennium-"The lived and reigned
with Christ a thousand years''-will be the
subject of the discourse at the Gospel meet
ting at ll6 south st. Asaph street tjmorrow
night.
During the month the Clerk of the Corpor-
alton Court has recorded IS deeds and issued
80 marriage licenses--3l to white and to
colored persons.
The steam fire engine just rebuilt for this
city will be shipped from Seneca Falls today
and it is expected to reach this city some
time next week,
The Feast of the Publication Of the Blessed
Virgin, commonly known as Candlemas Day,
will be celebrated at st. Mary's Church Mon
day morning.
Rivermen who have come up Chesapeake
Bay during the past few days say many dead
fish are to be seen therein.
The last day Of January was one Of the
brightest and mildest of the month.
George Beer, of this city, has been granted
pension Of s. month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and + Sts., n. w.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Yesterday was-the last private claims
day of this Congress in the House, and
members with bills on the calendar car
ried everything before them in committee
of the whole. Forty-fve bills in all were
acted on favorably, despite the efforts of
Mr. Payne, the republican floor leader,
assisted by Mr.. Cannon and Others, to
defeat some of them. Many Of the
claims were old, dating back to the civil
war; and few originated prior to that
time. The latter were for balances due
for carrying mails in the South when the
war broke out. Mr.. Payne was particu-
larly insistent in his opposition to those
bills calling attention to the exposure of
the fraudulent character of many similar
claims in the Forty-fifth Congress. He
expressed the opinion that all these
claims had been paid before The men,
bers interested stood together, however,
and voted him down every time he de-
manded a division.
There were several bills to reimburse
postmasters and internal revenue col
lectors for stamps lost or stolen. One
was to pay the balance on a contract for
ice furnished the army hospitals in the
Mississippi Valley during the war. The
amount claimed is $50, 900, and is for
ice at the rate of 80 cents a hundred
pounds. Among the others were bills to
pay George c. Ellison, an engineer at
the Capitol in the seventies, $4,000 for
the costs of defending himself against
the charge of murder; to pay $4,000 to
the widow of Samuel Muhleman, one of
the victims of the old Ford Theatre dis
aster, when that building, in which were
employed government clerks, collapsed,
and to refund to the customers of w. NJ.
Jacobs, of Lancaster, Pa, the amount
of the counterfeit stamps purchased from
him. When the committee of the whole
reported the bills to the House, Mr..
Payne blocked their final passage yes
terday by making the point of no quo
rum, bur the friends of the claims re-
fused to be baked. A motion was made
to recess until this morning at 1890
O'Clock in order to continue the legisla-
tive day of today, and the sergeant-at-
arms and his deputies were sent out
to arrest and bring in absentees. 1t
was o'clock last night before the re-
quisite quorum was secured to carry the
motion and let the session go over until
1890 o. clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Church Services, &C., Sunday.

CHRIST CHURCH-Seryices at ii q. NJ aho
BOD. IN. by Rev. W. J. Morton
ST. PAUI's CHURCH-ServleeS AZ ii d. H.
aud 7:90 p. IN. by Rev: +. +. fhlIllPs. ,r
GRACE CHURCH-Holy communion at Elo
m Services at IL a. m. and 1;5O p. H. Dy
Rev. C. T.. Ball.
ST. MARY's CHURcH-First mass at o. IN;
Second mass at 1890 q. m. Sunday schooi
nj $50 a. m. Vespers at p. IN.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Sef-
Vices M II a. m. in German and 1880 p. m. in
English by Rev. Mr. Leucke.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at $50 a. M. Services at II a. III. and
rs D. m. by Rev. F. j. Brooke, d. ID.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school at 9:30 o.
NJ Services at IL a. IN. and at 1880 p. IN. by
Rev. DIR. Hunt.
Trinity METH. EPIs. CHURcH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Services at II a. IN. and
7:3O D. IN. by Rev. j. A. Jehers. Young
Peoples Meeting at $50 p. IN.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SOUTH-9:30 a. IN.
Sunday school Services at IL a. m. and 1880
D. m. by Rev. ]. p. Stump.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday school at
OILS a. m. Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
by Rev. j. II. S. Ewell.
FREE METHODIST CHURcH-Lee street,
near Wilkes-Seryices at IL a. IN. and 1880 p.
m. by Rev. J. w. Tamblyn.
SEVENTH DAY DyENTISTS.--Seventh Day
Adventists Hail. ZIG south st. Asaph street.
Preaching at 7.30 p. NJ. by Rev. II. W. Her
rell
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.-Service at liz south
Fairfax street at p. IN.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school at
2:45 p. m. Preaching at 400 p IN. by Rev.
Mr. WEIGH.
RAILROAD READING Inconsistencies of
prayer and praise, with short address, at
p. IN.
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at p. m.
Epworth League at s p. IN.
AIMS HoUsE-Service at 2 80 p. nj.
MISsIoN-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Sery-
ices at 1880 p. m.
MEADE CHAPEL, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL
(colored) -No services.
RoBERT's CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH (color-
ed)-Preaching at II a. m. and 1870 p. m.
Preaching in Cooper Memorial Room, VIM
Mckinley Normal and Industrial School, cor
ner Montgomery and Patrick streets, Sunday
at 8 o'clock by Rev. Robert II. Robinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Funeral of the Late DR.. Gibson

The funeral of the late Doctor Will
liam Gibson took place from his late
residence, northwest corner of Duke and
st. Asaph street, at eleven o'clock this
morning. The services were attended
by large number of the friends and
acquaintance of the deceased. The
floral tributes were profuse and taste
fully prepared. The services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. Messrs. ID. F. Sprigg,
w. J. Morton and p. p. Phillips. The
deceased had for many years been a
commitment of Grace Church of which
Mr.. Sprigg was for long time the
rector. The pallbearers were Doctors
Puryis, Snowden, Mcclure, Klipstein,
Jones, O'Brien, Smith and Lee Cole,
the latter of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Remains Shipped.

The remains of the late =, ], Thomas,
who died early yesterday morning, were
shipped at noon today by Mr.. B. Wheat
lev, undertaken, to Louisville, KY,
where the interment will take place.
Previous to their removal services were
conducted by Rev. p. P. Phillips, of St.
pauPs Church, which were attended by
relatives, friends and acquaintance Of
the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
FOR SALE.
The Mercantile-Railway Building
and Loan Association.

The Mercantile Railway Building
and Loan Association.
JOHN p. ROBINSON, President president
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co.
JOHN A. MARSHALL, Vice-President f;
capitalist.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Treasurer ;
Alexandria, Va.
LEWIS HOOFF, Secretary and General
GARDNER L. BOOTHE, Counseli Alex
andria City Attorney.
DIRECTORS.
The officers named above, together with the
following, constitute the Board Of Directors ::
WIN. II. SMITH, Late City Sergeant, Alex
andria. Va.
CAPT. JOHN t. WILKINS, of Southern
Railway Co.
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary of Alex.
andria Fire Insurance Co.
DR.. d. N. RUST, Alexandria, Va.
We will in few weeks have to offer old
and new members the latest new and attrac.
tive feature in BUILDING AND LOAN
SAVINGS.
The plan will be most flexible and some.
thing not now offered In Alexandria and Is
one that is proving a winner" everywhere It
has been introduced.
The old classes Of stock will, Of course, be
continued.
We will be glad to have you call and talk
over the new feature in order to be ready 10
start with us when the plan IL ready. The
Association ends its Ito year with not one bad
loan on It's books. jan24 d&twtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
The New Highway Bridge.

Col. Allen, of the Engineer Corps, in
formed Mr.. Frank Hume today that
specifications and plans for the new
highway bridge to parallel the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad bridge over the Potomac
river are now in the hands of the
printer, and that about the 9Th of Feb
urary next advertisements will be made
for bids to build this structure. 1t is
the intention of the department to push
this matter from now on. The building
of this bridge, it is believed, will greatly
develop the section of Alexandria coun-
ty north of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Mother Goose.

The rehearsaIs for "The Counting OF
Mother Goose" which is to be given at
the Opera House, Tuesday, February 10,
for the benefit of Grace Church, are pro-
crossing very satisfactorily, This, in
addition to the most excellent concert
and highly amusing farce, which goes to
make up the performance, will make a
most enjoyable evenings entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Change in Teachers.

The principal of Hallowell School,
Louisa r. Cabaniss, who for number
of years past has well and efficiently
managed the colored girls division of the
city schools, has resigned. Superinten-
dent Kemper has temporarily appointed
Bessie r. Spriggs in the position as
principal and has also appointed Laura
M. Dorsey teacher in that school until
the School Board meets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
The Market.

The market this morning showed but
a slight improvement on that Of last
Saturday, Prices held their own Tur-
KEYS were selling at 20 &c a pound
chickens at so 75c each and eggs Zoe
dozen. Prices of meats were unchanged.
There was o plentiful supply OF fish.
A few Florida shad were held at 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Sent to Grand Jury.

William Dogan, colored, who was ar
rested yesterday morning on complaint
of young colored woman named Ida
Parker, and whose case was continued.
was brought before the Mayor again this
morning. The accused was represented
by Mr.. Machen. A large number OF
witnesses we're examined. The Mayor
sent Dogan on to the Grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Property Sales.

Capt. R. F. Knox sold at auction to-
day, for the trustees, lot ofground with
tenement thereon situated on the west
side of Henry street, between Wilkes
and Gibbon, to the Alexandria Per-
petual Building Association for $3.50.
Capt. Knox also sold lot of ground
30x123 feet with tenement thereon,
situated on the east side of Washington
street, between Gibbon and Franklin,
to Justus Schneider for 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Visit from Congressmen.

Ten members of Congress were in
Alexandria a night two ago incog.
They visited Mr.. Charles Zimmerman
restaurant where they INDUCED in an
Alexandria oyster supper. 1t is the
custom of these gentlemen, it is said, to
come here twice year and have an
oyster supper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Talks to Thousands.

An advertiser explains in this way his
confidence in newspaper advertising;
III could stand 10000 men in a row
and talk to each in turn, l could make
sales to large proportion. When ad-
yertise in a well established newspaper Of
large circulation | address many more
than 10, 600 simply by telling my story
once. l get better results than if
should talk in turn to each Of the
10000"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Anniversary Celebration.

The Christian Endeavor Society the
world over, will, on tomorrow, celebrate
ats twenty-second anniversary. The So
eiety in the Methodist Protestant Church
of this city, will celebrate the occasion
on tomorrow night. An interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to.426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. d. G.
Death of an Old Resident.

Mrs. Frances II. Tyler, an old and
esteemed resident, died this morning
after long illness at the home of her
son-in-law, Mr.. Horace d. Ashton, 206
north Royal street. The deceased was
the widow of John Tyler, and had a
large circle of relatives and friends
throughout the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of a Well Known
Chicago PhYsician.

RECOMMENDATION OF a Wei hnOWn
Chicago Physician.
/ use and prescribe Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED cough, with direct results. |
prescribe it to children of all ages. Am
glad to recommend it TO all in need and
seeking relief from colds and coughs and
bronchial Affections. 1t is non-narcotic
and safe in the hands Of the most unpro-
fessional A universal panacea for all
mankind. Mrs. Mary Il. Melendy, NJ.
d., Chicago, III. This remedy Is for
sale by Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Monetary and Commercial.

New York. Jan. 31.-The stock market
opened quiet, but steady, at nominal efforts at
recovery. After ten minutes the market held
steady and became more active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-.For this sec
ton fair tonight and Sunday; fresh west ''
northwest winds. diminishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
Bargains In
Mems Department.

All the Mems 25c Winter Under. IN.
wear reduced to, each............. ~
All the Mems regular fleece lined ~
Underwear reduced to, each........... OC\
One small lot Mems Fine Unlaund-
cred White Shirts, 'The Monarch"
size Is! only; open front and back; re- 1Or
duced from Zoe and Sl.00 to, each. ..... O>S
Two suits Mems Outing Pajamas CT 1S
reduced 10, suit ....................... QIsEC
Mems $l.00 Outing Flannel Night zOc
Robes reduced to- each ~
Wright's Health Underwear for Men re-
duced as follows:
The $3.50 quality reduced to, Gil
The Sl.00 quality reduced TO, each.. CON
Mems Scarlet Medicated underwear re-
duced as follows:
The S1.5O quality reduced TO, CT 0S
eacn................".... .......... .......
The $l.00 quality reduced to, each... on
One lot Mems Heavy Fleece Lined
Working Shirts reduced from SOC to- 1Er
cocn...........'s $500.
Three Heavy Fleece Lined Rain & M
Coats reduced from 81 80 to, each. y NV
One lot Boys Blue, Black and Gar
net Heavy Ribbed Sweaters reduced on
from 25c to, each. ........... AO(
New Standard Patterns for spring now
ready and the beautiful fashion book Designer
now ready at........... 1Oc copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31

THIS BARGAIN is A PEACH.-Califor
MA Lemon Cling Peaches, only l5c per can.
WIN. p. WO0LLS x son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
LOCAL NEWS.

snn rises tomorrow at 7:l6 a. m. and sets
SOS D. m. High water at lOO2 a. IN. anu
10.15 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
WANTED.

5000 strict salary besides commission !;
ladies and men, selling NOVELTY PLANT
from the Philippine Islands. Grows IN ten
minutes never dies. Apply III King street.
jan30 Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31

Terrible plaques, those itching, Fostering
diseases of the skin. Put an end to misery
Doan's Ointment cures. AT any drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
BOOKS.

Our Book Store is an attractive place for
the book lover and the book reading public
in general. Here are gathered the very best
of the immense output of the leading publish
ers-mOre than $1,000 volumes are represent
ed Broad aises, convenient display tables
easily accessible shelves and other up-to-date
appliances make the selection of your gift
books or works pleasure rather than n tire
some task.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postoffice Of
January 81. 1903:
Byrd, Mrs jamie Randolph, f
Cream, RT Smith, Rev $ NJ
Jeulieus, Martin Turner, Mary
Kidwell, Susie Tyler, Mary
Mills, Col VIM Vaughan, Clifford
Washington, Mrs Annie,
JOSEPH l.. CRUPPER, p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
The crowned heads Of every nation,
The rich men, poor men and misers
All ioin in paving tribute to
n Ma. LII. III. Dsoo~.

Dc " III ; LIIIIt I1dIIy IsIstI5.
II. Williams, San Antonio, Tex, writes: Lit.
tie Early Riser Pills are the best l ever used
in my family. unhesitatingly recommend
them to everybody. They cure Constipation,
Billiousness, Sick Headache, Torpid Liver,
Jaundice, malaria and all other liver trubles
+. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-31
DRY GOODS
BROS.
424-426 King Street.
Clearance Sale of
Winter Goods.

We are offering big reductions ON Winter
Goods in order to clear out our shelves for
New Spring Goods, which are now arriving
daily. Read over this list and profit by some
Of these reductions.
One lot Children's Silk Caps, in
white, pink and blue, reduced from 1OC
zoe 10, eacn........ ..................
Only three Chldrcn's Red and Blue
SILK Caps, trimmed with fur, reduced hSr
from Sl.O0 to, each................ OO~
Only three fine extra heavy and
to- io's each comforts reduced from 1898 S2.40
from iy 800 to- ,n sas comfort. reduced 50 Is
One piece White Fleeced Pique re To-
duced from 25c to.... lyC
Two only Ladies' Red Golf Vests Ct Dc
reduced from SIZE to, each........ y 40
Nine Ladies' Black Ribbed Wool
Knit Jackets reduced from soc TO, AZ
eacn.....,............... ................... WV
Two Ladies' Black Ribbed Wool 7Ec
Jackets reduced from $l.0O TO. EACH. <CN
Two good Fur Neck Scarfs re- CT On
duced from SIZE to, each. y .OO
Two good Fur Neck Scarfs reduc- CT 7E
ed from $2.9S to, each ............... " ~
Two pieces fine Blue and Pink
fleeced Flannel Reduced from l5c to, 10c
yaIu.. ."...... ,................,.... W.
Eight Ladies Good Umbrellas, with
strong steel rods reduced from 81 80 OQr
TO, each........ SCC
Nine good heavy and warm
Lap Robes reduced from sl.75 to, Six
cdcn...s...
-Four fine Plush Lap Robes re- CO O2
duced from 1898 to each pZs>C
One lot Ladies' Guaranteed Gree
Undressed Kid Gloves reduced from To
81 to, palr........ ........................ <OS
One lot Infants Fancy Shoes re- tOc
duced from 25c to-. $3.50. ........... ~
One lot Infants Fancy Shoes with 1Oc
fur tops reduced from SOC to- pair. OS(