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The wageworker., 1906-01-13

agreement was presented to the employers
they signed it without kick, and result
there not bit of trouble. But the bosses
did play cute trick on the boys the first day.
On January l the eight-hour day went into
effect, and of course the printers were feeling
good. They felt good that they forgot all
about the ninth hour having been cut off, and
the bosses, having put their engineers on not
to blow the whistles, stood around and grinned
while the men kept plugging away and rejoic-,
ing because they were working only eight
hours day. 1t didn't dawn upon them until
most of them had worked about tllree-quarters
of that ninth hour. Then they quit and
knowledged that it horse them.
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
THUGS IN LABOR UNIONS.
An Exchange Gives Some Valuable Advice
That All Unionists Should Heed

The conviction of Gilhooley and the union
men in Chicago who alleged to have paid
him money to commit a murderous assault,
and the shooting of union painter in union
meeting in Chicago, should serve to bring the
thousands of respectable law abiding union
men OF that city to sense of their duty. That
duty is to eliminate the thug element entirely
from the trades union movement.
The thug represents no more in the trades
union movement than the pebble represents
the beach But the methods of the thug, I'm
restrained, bringing discredit upon the
movement. The Gazette believes that there
are thousands of peaceable, law-abidng union
men for every thug, even in Chicago but by
their inaction and indifference the former are
allowing the thug element to become upper
~ and furnishing capital 10 the interested
rs of organized labor to bring forward
nnSes as have recently occurred in
The wageworker., 1906-01-13

Chicago as seeming proof of their contention
that organized labor resorts to and encourages
violence and crime.
The element OF violence no more represents
the methods of organized labor than the cheap
trashy novel represents literature. But the
cheap novel is keeping down the standard of
literature and the actions of the thug dam
aging incalculably the interests of the thou
sands of real union men who go to make up
that movement. The sooner they driven
out of that movement the better it will be for
organized labor-Streator Trades and Labor
Gazette
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
WHAT ARE you WORTH?
Are You Of Any Use to the Union to Which
You Belong?

A lesson that every union man should take
to heart is the fact that the success of the labor
movement depends upon the individual effort
of its members. 1t is just in proportion as the !
average member takes an interest in his or
ganization. The man who seldom attends
meeting of the union, who is always bckward
in the payment Of his dues, and only knows by
hearsay what is transpiring, IS really of more
use outside OF the organization than in It. 1t
is the man who recognizes that he owes duty
to his union, who encourages the officers by his
presence and who takes an active interest in
the proceedings that aids in the work and
makes progress not only possible, but assured
Every man has his own place to go, and his
own duty to perform No other member can
do it for him. If he absents himself from the
meeting there is vacant seat and one less in
attendance. Every member should be a factor
and count; there is no life in an organization
whose members are dead or sleeping. # It Is
worth while to belong to trades union,' it
should be worth while to do ones share IN
making it success. Every union is just exact
" what its members make it. it will be dead or
alive, progressive or inpotent, just in propor-
,ss t9a as ,ad its recognize their resPepsi ea
World .
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
A SIGHT GOOD TO SEE.
To Witness It Would Stiffen the Spines of
Some Lincoln Union Men.


Some Lincoln Union Men.
Union men who grunble at paying dues
amounting to so or rs cents month ought to
go up to Carpenters hall some Tuesday after
noon between 5 and 6. They would see some
thing that would make their eyes stick out
At the time mentioned Financial Secretary
Hebbard of Lincoln Typographical Union is
On duty to receive and receipt for dues.
Just now the printers are paying every
week, and the smallest salaried man in the
union digs up SLIGO every week - and that
doesn't include his local dues and per capita
tax. That amounts to about $13O month
From $7.65 to $3.50 month is fairly heavy
Dues but the best feature about the spectacle
is the smile which accompanies nearly every
payment. You won't hear kick. Never
gave up money more cheerfully,' says one.
Here's where pay back little Of what | owe
the union" says another.
We advise business agents OF other unions
to take their grumbling members UP and let
them watch the printers pay the 10 per cent
week assessment
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
THE vIcTORIE SO FLABOR.
Organization Has Made for Better Morals and
Vastly Increased Efficiency.

Perhaps the greater thing accomplished by
the lagor union since the first Labor day is the
conversion Of millions of persons to trades TN
ion principles. There is today less apathy and
fore. Perhaps the greatest thing accomplished
is the increased morale of the whole body Of
unionists perhaps it is knowledge of in
creased power and responsibility The great
est economic thing accomplished has been the
reduction Of the hours of labor to millions of
persons, enrcfing and lengthening the life bf
1nionists and benefting the whole community.
-GeGorge MceNill.
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
A FUNNY LITTLE JOKE.
Fair Employers Worked It on Their Union
Printers the First Day

There is an interesting situation in the busy
town of Brainerd, Mimi Most of the papers
III that city owned by union men who
either active or honorary members of the
Typographical Union The job shop owners
are also union men. When the eight-hour
The wageworker., 1906-01-13
THE PRINTERS PAYING READILY

Making Steady Gains in the Eight flour Fight
in ALI Sections of the Country-Big Maya
thaete and Sign Agreements Louis
Signs Up-Lincoln Union No. 209 Holds
Regular January Meeting and Displays En-
thusiasm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
rnlicc Court.

GJnstice II. Il. Cation presiding. J
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning
Charles Jackson and Joseph Jones',
both co!ored, arrested 10y Officer j mes
charged with petit larceny, had their
cases continued.
Frederick Whelsnd, arrested by Oi-
ticer Jones charged with disorderlv con-
dnet. was ordered to leave the city.
Henry Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Carney charged with stealing
lumber from Hugh Strider, was fined 20.
John Wilson, William FRY and En- al
TAYLOR, all colored, arrested by Oficer
Lyles charged with stealing grain from
Walter Roberts, were sent TO Jail for four
months.
Tafe Green, Lleweliyn Lane and
French Lewis. all coiored, arrested by
Officers knight and Nicholson charged
with yagrancy, were fined 81 90 each
Peter Mcclure, colored, arrested by the
SINE officers on similar charge was
dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Personal.

Mrs. l.. T. Hsnckel LETT today ioi
Alexandria to visit he. daughter, Mrs.
Marshall King. Il Charlottesville Frog
ress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Fichberg an
nounce the engagement of their daugh.
Ter Miss Florence Kal. TO Mr.. Bernard
Walter Ehrman. of Washington.
Among those who will attend Cover
nor Swanson's inauguration tomorrow
are Judge Barley. Dr. W. NJ smith ano
Messrs. G. c Garliu, w. b. Smooi, >.
q. Brent, f. p. Russell, w. U. Varney'
Frank Hume aud J. L. Clements.
The lroquois Climb has issued invita-
lions for its second darce, to be given at
Nc Burney Hall, Monday evening, FEB
rusry 5, at $50 O'clock. Admlltanc'
by Invitation only. The committee con
sis,s of Dew. II. MiIstead, f +. Ilcer
and l.. l.. Ferguson.
Mr.. John Traver. is confined to hl'
home on south Henry street by lndlspo'
sifiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Death of Mr.. COckrell.

Mr.. Benjamin II. Cockrell, an oid
and much esteemed resident Of lhis
section, died at ths home of his son-ln-
law. Mr.. 5. B. SisraeIl. in Prince WI
liam county, at O'Clock yesterday alter
noon. The deceased would have been
80 wears old on the 2Sth of February
next He was a native of Prince VIII
liam county, aud during his long LIE
had lived at times in both Fairfax and
Prince William. Mr.. Cockrell was we'll
known in Alexandria, and he c"i we'd
an extensive acquaintance in all s"is
section of the country. He leaves eight
chiIdren-Messrs. Charles A, F. A. aud
E l.. Cockrell, and Mrs. Irene Taylor.
Mrs. Myrtle Dawson, Mrs. Nellie sion
nell, Mrs. Lee Ashford and Mrs. May
Haislip. The funeral will take place
from the union railway station tomorrow
at 1890 p. m. and the inlerment Will De
in Bethel cemetery. Rev. J. T. stump
will conduct the services. The palloear'
ers will be Messrs. Lindsey aud Charles
Dawson. Frank, Herbert and Henry
Cockrell and Alex. Taylor, all grand
children of the decreased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
The May Hillman Company.

"Fluod Tide" fve-act melod'ama,
was presented at the Opera House last
nioht tn another crowded hou e. Inc
dana abounded in pathos and humor,
The scene If the struggle between CDR.
Carleton" Wayne LyteD and Tom
MapIeyD George Rosener) being real
istic and arousiug considerable enlo.,
sjasm. May Hillmas as "Jess Long
made a very lovable isherman's dsugh-
Tor and Mnrial Aldrich as Gath" a
cripple. was very good Chas. Leclau
and Allen Burdette handled the comedy
roles in an excellent manner. Theshow
last night was pronounced the beet one
30 far. and was produced without a hitch,
something unusual for companies play
ing different piece each night. The
sreciaiies last night were decidedly en-
teriaining, aud were thoroughly enjoyed,
{ ,eciaIly the illustrated songs, which
r.re weil-sung and beautifully illus
traled. "Nea,h the Pines of Old Yer
mont and IA li'lr Boy Called Taps"
were the songs produced last night. To,
night the company will present one OF
the best pieces in their repertoire "ine
Little Duchess" drama complete with
many good comedy lines New special
ties will be introduced, including new
illustrated songs
The disorder at the Opera House 'hls
week has been complained of and good
behaviour should be enforced A
few arrests in the southeastern eni oil
the gallery would have a tendency TO
promote better order, and The policemen
present, whether on duty Or not, should
render the proper assistance to Tue
special officer. This disor Ter Is caused
by a few well known characters VINO
shonld he promptly arrested and hled'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Still at Work.

Mr.. S. &. Brent, Commemorative At
,orney. saws the authorities are still work
ing assiduonsly on the Curtin murder
mystery. and there will be no relaxation
Of their labors until the murderer or muir
derers are placed behind the bars. The
examination of certain suspects in the
Police Court last week, together wi h
large number of witnesses naturally IN
creased the interest which had previous
" been melted by the discovery OF the
mutilated body of the unfortunate man,
and The authorities will leave no stone
unturned in their eudeavors TO bring The
guilty parties to justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Eclipse of the Moon.

In the early morning of February
total eclipse of the moon will occur
which will b. visible throughout the
whole of the United States. The moon
will enter the esr.h's shadow aud the
eclipse will begin at three minutes be-
fore a. m eastern standard time. The
ecIipse will become total at two minutes
before 3 and remain total for hour and
80 minutes, at the end OF which Time
the moon will begin to emerge from the
shadow, the eclipse ending at 81 MIN
utes past 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

February's MoCIure's has been recr'v'
ed from its publishers in New YORK
and is replete with interesting reading
matter. Is leading article, Two
Years in The Arctic" is illustrated
with the authors photographs. no"
Armour monopolized the fruit transpor-
tation. business in America is explained
in "Railroads on Trial" ~ be Den'le'
man from Essex" gives the story o.
Everett Colby, of New Jersey. "Remi,
niscences of a Long Life" by Car
schurz, grows in interest with each in
stalment. The fiction of this humble
is excellent, LLOYD Osborne, Stewar
Edward White, Ralph Paine, Msrloi
Hill aud others contributing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

On Yesterday there we're presented lot
payment the last three bonds outstanding
of that portion of the public debt known
~ the bond issue of 1872. These bonds
,,,fe L,r 800 each and were owned by a
resident of Baltimore, Md. Is will be
remembered by many that 10 1902, wht n
the.e bonds mstured, that there were
outstanding bonds TO the amount OF
$50, 500, Of which s., 500 were held oy
ths commissioners Of the sinking fnnd,
leaving $50, 900 to be paid on July J.,
1902. at maturity. To set aside THIS
last named sum as an appropriation and
nav that amount to the holders prompt.
Iy on july lst would have interiered
with plans for streets and sewer worS,
and also for gas works improvements.
Having met every outstanding Obligation
for more than two decades, and that
promptly, it was determined ny Inc
committee on finance aud the COM
missioners of the sinking fund, who
under resolution of the Guy
Council had charge Of the matter,
70 gradually Iay of the $50, 0OO
through the sinking fund. The plan
suggested by city officer was unan'-
monslv agreed upon, submitted TO Coun'
ci, and adopted. The estimates made
-four wears ago have been more than
qealized. although anticipated, and
while $3.50 was placed as the amount
which would have to be paid in interest,
under the plan, yet, only $500 has been
necessary, aud now that all OF the oonas
are held by the commissioners OF Inc
sinking fund, the whole amount. S5''-
900. will be surrendered to the hnance
committee, and this class of our deo'
pass ont Of our fiscal affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Another vehicle was overturned al
Spring Park Monday night. Fortunately
the occupants escaped injury.
Samuel Dunlap, employed in the
Southern Railway yard in this city,
sprained his LEFT ankle while al WORK l"''
night.
During The month The ciere Oh lne
Corporation Court has recorded " o ac
and issued 80 marriage license'-26 tc
white and 9 to coloIed persons.
Monday night, Fen. 9th, there VIII o'
social given by the Wonlan's Christian
Tsmrersnce Union. at Lee Camp Hall
There will be amusements, music and ic'
cream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Indicted.

William r. Pruitt, indicted for muir
der in the second degree in connection
with the death of William Fl. Steele, last
lime. was placed on trial this morning
in Criminal Court No. in Washington
The tragedy occurred in Twining City,
where the accused and party OF frieuds,
including the deceased, had assembled
oua,rel arose aud Pruitt is alleged Ia
have shot Steele in the stomach, caus'
inc wonnd from viii IN. it is alleged
steele died the following day. Prullt Is
native of Alexandris. where he ne
spent his boyhOod days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
New River Landing.

RusselPs wharf, the new pier on the
Wicomieo river in st. Mary's county,
Md. which has recently been establish
ed. is completed and is now ready TOR
uhe. The new pier is located about five
miles from the Potomac, and IS about
four miles higher upstream than either
of the piers now in the Wicomico. IL
is located on the site of an old wharf
which shortly after the civil war was
one OF the heaviest shipping points on
the Potomac, but for some reason was
SLOWED to go to decay. The wharf vii
he used by the steamers running De,
tween Washington. Alexandria snf
baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
The Gazette.

The Alexandria Gazette has reached the
oae hundred and sixth year OF ITS ekls'en me-
Gazette ebronicIed the death of General Wash
ington on the l4th Of December, 1893, being
contemporary with the Virginia Herald, Of
Fredericksburg, which was started by limo
thy Green, and went 10 its patrons at the daie
drapel in deep mourning for the great Wash
iugton. We desire to in our congraiu'atien,'
and Communications with those Of the Fred
erick sburg Free Lance in IT. declaration ina,
"while with most Of US age brings on weak
knees and general decrepltude. not so WIN
the Gazette. AS it enters its lOlth year u j
bright and newsy as ever, and was never
weak. need on any subject itever espoused. =
| Chsclottesville Progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

The State Military Board met last
week and apportioned the military fund
far the wear. One OF Il e most impoI-
lant actions of the board WIS The ln'
crease in The apporIioament TO the COM
psn:e., which amounted to 81 per man
pr, sent at The annual State Insrt ct'on.
Formerly So per man was allowed and
il 10 now increased to 81
The sum of 81, sos ~ was aliole To
the various companies, and Sc, 600 io'
the expenses of the military admins "a
lion, with the exception Of the Adjnian'
Generals salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Addition of Gatekeepers.

The railroad gatekeepers on Fayet'e
street will cease to exercise their duties
as such after II O'Clock tonight. In
future all cars passing up or down that
thoroughfare will be preceded by flag
man. in accordance with the require,
ments of the ordinance recently passed
by the City Council. Cars consigned to
the Fayette street depot, the glass works
and the Portner Brewery still pass over
EaYette street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
LincnIn'S Birthday.

The colored people of this city are
making arrangements for the observance
on the 18th of February, the anniversary
of The birth of Abraham Lincoln. There
will be ~ parade on the occasion, but
sppropriate services will be held i'll one
of the colored churches. Speakers from
other cities will he present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
w. G.. II. u.

The regular business meeting OF The
Allison w. 9. T. II. will be held to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock at the
Cbildren's Home, on Duke street.
The regular weekly PRAYER meetiog
will also be held tomorrow night at foV
o. clock at the Children's Home on
Dixie street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
ALWAYS Increasing the strength.

A reasonable amount of food thoroughly
diecsied and properly assimulated will always
increase the strength. your stomach Is
little Of" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure VIII digest
what you eat and enable the digestive organs
10 assimilate and TT insform all ioois lhio VS.
sue-building blood. kcdol reIeve e, sou,
81 oI InSigestiou. Pai. t:l.,. nd Strengthening.
SoId Inv w F. Crs:r' 4 Co., 4Ol King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

It is believed that the question OF adj
iutsnt-general, which has to be filled by
the governor, has narrowed down TO TWO
candidates Gen. Charles j. Anderson,
of Richmond, and Col. A. NJ. Higgins,
of Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Forced to- Starve.

BF. Leek, of Concord, KY, says: For ~
wears suffered agonies, with sore on ny
MINER lin. so painful, sometimes, that could
moi eat. After vainly trying everything else,
I cured il with Bucklen's Arnica Saiye. It's
great for burns, cuts and wounds, Al To- =
1eadheater 4 Sons drug store; only 2oc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Attemntetl Burglary.

Two men attempted 10 force their way
7o,o a dwelling on Patrick street, near
Queen last night. One of the occu
Ssn,s Of the house was awakened by
"a pa" no;se of The burglars aud procuring
t"s ,;s,ol he discharged it at them, which
- The robbers to run. 1t could not
- "a ies,ned whether the men were white
- black
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

= WILL give a suitable reward and ask no
j one,,jons 10 any one giving information or
returning TO me chased gold frame, asou,
six by four inches, with dark green Fei'r'
lining. which was tat en- from my houSe;
lanai 81 KATE WALLER BARkEI ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
DIED.

AT the residence of his son-in-lsw, 5: =.
stonnell. in Prince William county, Va,
January 80. at p. M, REM; II, On.
RELI. aged 81 years. Funeral from union
station. Alexandra. Thursday, February !, at
1890 p. m. lnterment in bethel cemeiary'
No Howers.-[washing and Ma nassas pa
pers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
r,red with Promoting Policy

Officers Knigh, and Nicholson today
crested Wesley Carter and Howard
Wrivh, both colored, charged with pro.
moting policy. The accused were locked
ao and their case will be disposed OF to-
morfow by the Police Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
FINANCIAL
op 100 the up-t,.d .te business nan

OF 100 the up-tt.d-te DusineSs h''h
PAYS his bills by check. he 'ops 50 for good
reasons-becansc the check when properly
endorsed and paid becomes an undisputed re-
ceipt for the bill. Ifyon have not cheek
ing account YOU should see US without delay
for we cfisr deposiiors every facility io'
handling their bu,i ,ss and We solicit large
and small accounts. A Savings department
in bank is blessing TO any community; IL
encour g,s and assists people Of all ages ana
conditions in lif TO frm correct habits oil
economy that are far m.re important than
the ,eturrs on the u ouey saved. on 'Eon'''
become identified with this c"rTor"ti'n 10y
OPP ning an account in our savi' Is Depart,
ment. Ihiere.l pnii annually Al the rate oil
3 per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Police Court Notes.

The following are exhibits OF the P"-
lice Court Curing the past two years be-
ginning February I, 1904, since when
time Justice II. b. Cation has presided
as Police Justice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
,veather ProhabllItIes.

For this section fair tonight and Thurs.
day; colder tonight; fresh west TO northwest
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

XXyANTED.-By yourg lady posiIl9Sn; .' rs
w assistant tn bookkeeper or IN any k ~ ..
Of ofice or store work. Address Fam !,
this Office. J'hSi -
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Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 1907 q. m. and sets
at 500 o, m. High water at i2:4s a. m. and
FLA n. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31

COR sALE.--FRAME DWELLING. No:
/ 426 south Fairfix street. containing
rooms. Small cash payment, balance month
". Apply to IOnN d NOkMOf , r, cor
ner King and Royal streets. lanol 81
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.-The
~ annual meeting of the stockholders OF me
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDR A A \ u
MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY COMPANl
will be held at O'Clock Q. M, TU ESDAi,
February Is. 1906, at the office Of the corr
pany. In Mount Vernon, Virginia;
isnSi I'd F. X. HIPPLE. Secretary.
A MUSICAL TEA will be given at Lee
A Camp Hall Friday, February End,
from 4 10 5. for the benefit OF the Chapel OF
the Good Shepherd. Admission % cents.
ian30 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
Metal Bedsteads.

Our stock is composed Of only the best in
Metal Beds--the products Of the best mana.
factIrers in this line The prices are shs
lowest possible, gu lily considered
Brass Beds, $3.50 10 SIS.
Vernis NJ rlea Beds. $li to S25
Black and Brass Beds. $3.50 {, Sl700.
White Enameied Beds, $3.50 to S2'.
SPECIAL "A lot OF Plain White Enamel
ed Beds, very heavy and made with rontnu-
Gus posts; all sizes.
Special Price, $500 Each
Also showing full line of Brassa AMI Ensm.
eled ribs, with drop sides; enameed, $500
to Sl3 all brass. $50 90 TO 5000.
SPECIAL.-A lot of Mattresses, made IL
good cotton felt aud covered with pretty art
tickings; size ~ feet wide.
800 Each. Value. $3.50.
Second hoOr-F ST.