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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE
OFFICE OF CHIEF (LERK
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. TIN, 1908.
MesHs. L. Shuman d Son.

Alexandria, Va.
Gentlemen
Once more the festal season has almost ar.
rived and your numerous Chicago friends and
customers send you hearty Christmas greet
ing, The memory Of that delicious fruit cake
still fingers with us in the manufacture of
which you are indeed past master, ard we're
we deprived Of our annual order Of the fruits
Of your skill, we would indeed feel there was
something lacking in our celebration Of that
day Of Peace on Earth. Good Will TO Men,
and we therefore again appeal to you to assist
US in proper observance of that day by ship
ping at cur early convenience GIBBS. Of that
deleetable and toothsome dainty, the order
for which is hereby enclosed.
In behalf of your Chicago friends and GUS
toners wish you and you Merry Christ
mas, happy and prosperous New Year and
and many Of them. Sincerely Yours.
c. w. CHANDLER.
decf0 lW
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MRS. LoUELLEN HARGIE, of Irvine,
KY, has made public the announcement
that she hiss $50, 600 which she is pre-
pared to spend in order to secure the
acquiltal of her son, Beach Hsrgis,
charged with the murder of his father.
Before the trial is half over she will real
lie that she made "most iDjudicious
remark
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Mine Disaster.

Vienna, Dec. 16.-In 80 explosion Of
fire damp in the DOMAIN coal mine near
Restless, Hungary, today, thirteen miners
are known to be dead, while many are
entombed With their fate In doubt. The
exact number Of men 10 the mine at the
time OF the explosion IL not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16
AnglO-PerSian Rugs,

The finest domestic rugs woven--aud
the nearest approach to the hsnd-m ale.
We show all sizes from 27x64 inches to
ll.Sxl5 feet. The patterns aud col r
iugs are such as are found only 10 this
make aud ara clever copies Of the real
Oriental goods.
$3.50 to 800 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Sslve.
Best salves for burns scratches aud hurts. II
is especially good for piles. Sold by w. F.
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16

Mr.. ROOSEVELT is the most verbose
president the county ever bad.
Mr. ROOSEVELT continues ID send In
his last message.
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DtOCIIIUCI t. IVV5s
Alder. 5 w Harrington, Mr
Alex, Va Life Ins CoHarris, Mrs Susan (2)
Ayres, Mrs + " Hughes, Mrs ID
Barnes, Co f II Jackson, Winnie
Barry; OP Jayins, Mrs. Tiff e
Buckle, Julisu r Macdonald, Ala
Burner, Mrs Julia Maddox, Thomas
BuschP, Geo l. Munich, George
Castcegna Lig SerafnaPerrv, Jannett!e
CVrum, Mrs ELAN Phillips, Mr.
Dangerfeld, Jessica TRoberson, William
Finch. Mrs Mamie SiseseD, John
Flanagan, Matte Stewart, Mr.
Foatz, Carrie Tyler, Jno w
Groves, J T Wilson, Bell (2)
Woods, G ID
THOMAS BURROUGHS, P. N.
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AND RAPIDAN
~ RAILROAD COMPANY
5. ID. DeVAUGHN

CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
Has removed his office from ia south Ste
Asaph street to llS, over Z. Lyles's store.
dec14 1w
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List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, pOstofice up to
December II, 1908:
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Rugs and Xmas Gifts

Rugs have been fsyorite gifts from
time immemorial. And they are con-
slant reminders of the sender for years
to come.
Our stock Of Foreign and Domestic
Rugs is complete. The styles are su-
PERFORM many cases exclusive, aad
embody the latest ideas of the most
prominent manufacturers.
We direct attention to our showing Of
Oriental Rugs, and among them the
following carpet pieces, which are rich
examples Of Oriental weaving, combiulng
grsa. btauty of design and rare color
combinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16
DRY GOODS

Beginning Today. Store Will Remain Open
Evenings Until Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16

Fnnrth ho0r-G at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-16
This is an Added
Pleasure i'm Gift
Buying.

Our Xmas stocks are splendidly COM
pltts. The variety of the merchandise
is always ahead of any past seasoo,s
showing. AMI the prices at all points ara
pleasant.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
NO FOULER AMENDMENT.
assembly Committee Fails to Re
port It-ConkHn Bill Dead.
(By Telegraph to The Tribune.


Albany. April 3-It seems probable that the
Fowler constitutional amendment proposing TO add
10 per cent 10 the examination ratings Of Spanish
American War veterans and survivors Of the Boxer
ana Philippine instructions has received its death
blow After hearing il last night at which
vigorous opposition expressed by men inter-
eSted in preserving the merit system in official
places. the Assembly judiciary Committee refused
10 report il. Thus il will be taken over by the
Rules Committee, which takes charge of all COM
Tittee business tonight. Although accusations
have been made that this proposition vas being
pushed by the Assembly leaders for political effect
this year. though they expected it fail
and his Rules Committee will report il.
The Conklin equal pay measure for the New
York women school teachers did not get out OF
Cities Committee. which held long session last
night The Rules Committee which thus comes
into keeping OF this measure is distinctly iniulca!
so the women teachers need have little expectation
of getting this legislation this year.
Assemb!yman Franciss bill esta ablising The three
platoon system for police in ali the and sec
ond class cities reported by the Cities Com
nnfttee this morning. II may pass the lower house
although opposition has been manifested by the
city administrations OF New York and many up
state cities. but IFS success In the Senate is i'm
probs bic
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
METHODISTs CALL ON MR.. CANNON
Speaker Entertains Two Hundred Delegates
from Baltimore Conference.

Washington April 3.-Two hundred ministers.
delegates to. the Baltimore Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church being held in this
citv called on Speaker Cannon at the Capitol to-
day to pay their respects. The Speaker pleased
and erterta aimed his visitors with short talk
on early Methodism in the West, its apostles,
their bravn and piety, and the hardships under
gone bv them in blazing the trail Of civilization
The cIergyrnen delighted to hear from the
Sneaker that in those days Of wilderness break
ing and circuit riding preachers he had enter
tatned in his home the Methodist evangelist. Peter
Cartwright. Of whom lie told them an anecdote
or two The ministers went away with the
Sneakers assurance that the world is growing
better day by day. and that they are doing their
part make it SO
Interest i'll to-days session OF the conference
centred in the selection of delegates TO the Gen
eral Conference of the Church, which meets at
Iyric Music Hall. Baltimore, on May ). The fell
lowing delegates chosen: The Rev DR. John
F. Goucher president Woman's College, Balt-
more: the Rev. DR.. J. G. Nicholson. presiding
elder of the Baltimore district OF the conference;
the Rev DR.. G. W Baldwin. city missionary Of
Baltimore the Rev. DR.. W. l.. Mcdowell presid-
ing elder Of the East Baltimore district, and the
Rev DR. Frank NJ. Bristol pastor OF the Metro
poIitan Church, or this city.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
NAME KINGS REPUBLICAN DELEGATES

The Republicans OF Brooklyn held their Assem-
blv district conventions last night and selected LBS
delegates to so to the state convention at Car
negie Hall on April II. Several Of the conventions
passed resolutions indorsing the candidacy OF Gov
eruor Hughes for the Presidency and instructing
their delegates TO select Hughes men a delegates
20 the national convention. Among these were the
nth the Ilth and 18th Assembly district c0nven-
tions.
There was a lineup between the followers OF
Postmaster George II. Roberts the ex-leader and
those OF State Senator Eugene NJ. Travis. the new
leader in the 1Ith Assembly District Each faction
had ticket in the field, the Travis ticket winning
The Hughes resolution passed unanimously
In the 5th Assembly District where Robert A
Sharkey made a fight for the leadership last fall
against the regular Republican organization the
convention passed Hughes resolution A similar
resolution adopted in the 18th Assembly Dis
trict where Congressman William NJ Calder Is
the leader. Calder is friend OF Travis and saws
he is the original Hughes man of the county
Four OF the district conventions in which thor.
contests at the primaries between Congress-
man Waldo and Naval Officer Kracke agreed 70
support the latter and thus restore harmony in the
ranks.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
METHODIST DELEGATES.
Nezcarh Conference Elects Repre-
spntatiues to Baltimore Meeting.

piainfe1d \ J. April 3-The ministerial and lay
mems sessions of the Newark Methodist Confer
ence today elected these delegates to attend the
General Conference to be held in Baltimore in
May:
Ninisterial-The Rev. DR.. H. \. Buttz the Rev
Dr. John Krantz the Rev. c. NJ. Anderson and
the Rev. c. L. Mead One more delegate Will be
elected tomorrow.
Laymen-M S Daniels. Rosevile, y. j.; j. W.
PearsaH, Ridgewood: W. NJ. Duftord, Paterson;
rames r Joy and DIR. H X. Carroll Planlfeld
Mrs c. 8 Woodruff elected a reserve delegate
by accIamation. The other reserve delegates are
T. F. Morse of BoCnton and Joseph Walker OF
Irvington.
One of the important matters offered at the eX-
ecutve session was recommendation IN reference
to the basis Of representation to the General Con
ference. It presented by the Rev DT w X
Srodgrass and provides that the maximum ratio
of representation be made only little greater than
the minimum that the General Conference shall
fix the number of members of annual confer
erce to each e!ector, and that in the Judgment
of the Newark conference the number or deiesa'es
TO the General Conference should not De more
than one delegate TO seyenty-fve members. 1hlS
matter will come before the conference tomorrow
morning for discussion.
The conference voiced its sentiment in favor OF
local option by adopting resolutions, following an
address by the Rev. j. Frank Burke, president OF
the New Jersey Anti-Saloon League
The Iaymen's Association. by vote OF 1of TO 90
killed resolution or the cerlcaI coHlrnl'ee OH
resolutions urging a liberal policy relative 10
the question of amusements among loyal Meth
odists This means that the lay delegates 10 the
general conference Will not be instructed to urge
more iberalty the amusement question, but are
70 abide by the stern laws of Methodisn.
Il was resolved indorse the restoration OF the
time limit to four years instead OF five, and IN the
casa of three other resolutions regarding the ratio
of bishops and the representation the association
| decided not to concur in the wishes OF the cler
| icaI BODY in voting the matter. pTeferring tc
leave il to the general conference.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Albany April "A bill introduced in The Assem-
bly, to-day by the Committee on Agriculture would
establish bureau for the regulation of diseased
animals The superintendent OF the bureau is to
be an experienced veterinarian appointed By the
commissioner Of Agriculture, and t. receive 4 sal
airy Of s. 90 a year.
BY vote or % to &3 the Assembly refused TODAY
10 discharge the Committee Judiciary from fur
theF consideration Of Assemblyman Palrner's con-
current resolution amending the constitution so a
10 give The Court OF Appeals. instead CT the Gov
eTioF, the power OF iliing vacancies in the Sll-
pref1e Court appellate divisions The action of t-
Assembly practically kills the measure
Ihe Assembly Committee on Banks ranortad tic
DlH providing that branch banks now in existence
shdH maintain an additional capital OF 81 600. and
branch banks hereafter established must maintain
an additional capital of 3Gons
AsS-h4S!JInan Bennett, OF New York introduced
to-day Dill providing for the appojntrnant Ia, fla
Governor OF a Henry Hudson memorial co,,,rts
Sion 10 select land along The Hudson ptv.r <o-
state reservation and q memorial ,o II.--,.
Hudson The bin appropriates $500 FOR tba mr.
pose 0 PN-
4he Assembly to-day passed the bin q. Assembly.
man Mills, OF Fulton Han milton revising tbs torar
fish and game laws
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
CASE At ALBANY
Hughes. Wadsscorth and RGines Get
Grand Jury Matter.
lRr Telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Alhan- April 3-The minutes of the New horh
County Grand Jury and the presentment IN 'he
case Of Attorney General Jackson were received ~
day by Governor Hughes Speaker Wads"orth ana
Senator Raines temporary President Of the Senate.
This copy was addressed to the President or the
Senate who is the Lieutenant Governor. ana seh-
ator Raines will transmit II 10 ls.yn
No intimation was given of the contents OF the
minutes and no indication of the procedure Whlch
will be followed The presentment and minutes VIII
be read in each house OF the Legislature on Mon
day night. In the Senate theyrwil! be tabiees De-
cause II is the Judgment OF leaders that that house
which will have to act in a judicial capacity III
case Of action against the Attorney General, should
preserve an attitude OF naction until the question
is put before IT.
Two procedures are open in case the ma'erlaI
contained in the minutes OF the grand jury should
prove Of nature 10 demand action against the
Attorney General investigation to prove its truth
or falsity. The Governor. If he deem it tustihed'
NAV recommend the removal OF the Attorney Cen
ersl. and the Senate then on charges presented py
the Governor could remove him after t"o-thllos
vote The other procedure-that of formal impeach-
u,ent-would have to be initiated by the Assembly
A formal prosecuting committee of the Assembly
would be chosen TO try the case before the Senale'
sitting Jointly with the Court Of Appeals.
Governor Hughes Senator Raines and Speaker
Wadsworth held conference on this problem TINS
afternoon. They all declined to talk about it. 1t is
known that the leaders anxious that nothing
except a matter Of the utmost importance should
interfere with the date OF adjournment, which ten
tativeIy has been fixed for April Il. Assemblyman
Merritt expressed this sentiment to-day. Reading
of the minutes IN the Assembly undoubtedly Will
give rise to debate Monday night. at which this
phase of affair will be thrashed out If charges
Of any especial weight contained in the min
utes it seems almost impossible that Jackson can
escape standing trial for removal He has no
friends here in OF the Legislature. Assem-
blymsn Palmer, minority leader. to-day took the
ground that any reflections the official character
Of the Attorney General would have to be investi-
gated eXonerate him That read freely. means
that the Democratic feeling is that the party must
have an investigation of Jackson to free itself Of
any share of the oboquy which has been cast. on
him. The general sentiment seems to be that the
impeachment proceedings would be decided if
the grand jury minutes contain matter weighty
enough TO deserve serious consideration
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
RIISS DENIES STORY
Alleged Ryan Tersio" of Ferries
Com mann Deal Called "Qufer.

MI, ...o,., grand Jury investigating affairs of
... s,a+roDolitan Street Railway Company II -
s,;5 will file a presentment with justice lowing
,,i,,;, two weeks containing an explanation OH
Thomas F. Ryan as TO why s'oo'Vo0 ia ~ - -
70 himself W. c. Whitney. 1hoilaS Aoi"i.' -
A p widener and William l. h1Kihs "S A''IoIi'
~ p-od,, ont OF the 1900 900 paid by the Metropoh-
~ - ,.,r;,ies Conpanv for the franchise Of the
- = CortIandt Street Ferries Railway Com
pany. :.a,;..s ,-,,+.5 70
According TO this, the five capltallS'S "aiiIeu -
,,,.ra biar contribution to the natIoha poIItIcAl
cor,ragr fund in 1900 and decided 10 90 II through
.ha hrokarar. firm OF Huhn & Sons. OF PhiiadeI-
nhia Each drew his check TOT elVV'''o anu i'"u0
= navahIr to the brokerage company WIN u1e
- Ir~.ta,ai,g that this company was to pass the
chact. along TO the political managers II the party
a.o{vrated The capitalists. it is understood were
=, 10 rai,nhursed and TO receive per cent IT.
terest ,,,,.
Cornelius n Bliss treasurer OF the l'epuphcah
,-o+io,o1 Committee in 1900 and 1S0i- said last
t ..-,n.,s i no basis Of truth 10 the story
:, 49, co,,naien fund contributions. as far as the
pon,,h,ican marty goes. | know OF no such cohFi-
,,,tIors and the story is queer one. Of course
sneak Cor the Republican party only Suc1 CON
trihurous might have been made TO aho'ler par
7, MAY 1902 the explanation goes on tle usa'
for the sale OF the Cortandt & Wan See s''
Ranvav Company put through ana iheh' 10
repay the capitalists e"eh "a "
3l11. eco. -, ...,.i,-,r
.xcaot thos- drawn by and paid 10 MI "hA'heS'
were in evidence before the grand jury II IS s4d-
The grand Jury, In its presentneht' WILL I -
,ars,not set forward the allegation that since
900 at least two big contributions have been made
70 campaign funds by the Metropolitan street ran
av Companv one OF so 200 and another OF sSo'eVo-
l. is said that these amounts were thA' s7u ~
.'rratutenartv" and ''construStoH-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
T4INWRIGHT BILL OUT.
Makes General 4 meadments to L. y.
Commissions Ldsc.
Tgy Telegraph TO IRE Tribune. ]


Albany. April 3.-The Wainwright blA plac4hs
telegraph, telephone. ferry and stage COMPANIES
under The Jurisdiction Of the Public Service Com
mission and making general amendments 70 IAe
Public Service Commissions law Of last year was
rerorred to-day from the Assembly Committee on
Electricity Gas and Water supply Various amend
rnents we're made by the committee Assembly man
Yale. its chairman. said they were minor and
largely technical II IS understood That they limit
n. control Of commissions over Telegraph and
telephone companies greater degree than Their
present jurisdiction railroads and lighting
companies
The reporting Of this measure now apparently in
6icates an intention pass il without much ado
Whether the Senate viii follow the Assembly IN
7.ar is probeuaatica No particular amount of op-
ros;tion has been manifest here Yet, ana the bilI
NAV 20 through without especial difficulty, Al
though its friends suspect the telephone ana te4e-
,-snb companies Niu have many amendments Of
eerxd TO perfect the bill about the railroad
co-,,sries wanted to perfect the Governors meas
,1-e last year No hearing has been held on the
sensre bill Yet. One Is scheduled before the judi
cisrv Committee Wednesday, but may go over as
:, did this week because u the racing bills fight
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
PERFECTED SUPPLY BILL REPORTED.
Appropriates About s4.ooO.ooo in Addition
to Regular Appropriation Measures

A.aa,v. April 3.-The Senate Finance toTnTnittte
,enor4ed to-day the perfected supply hiH, which
--o-,-5a.es n the neighborhood Of ssoto.coo for
-, --,-o-t r. the govern nent. in addition to reg
mar arp-oprsaton bills. The bill is considerably
,xer thar wien il passed the Assembly. but still
--suer -hsn that OF last yesr. The increase over
-, Assembly Bit due 10 the insertion Of several
60 --h5cs7 we're omitted from the Assembly bill
49, these IS $1,000 for grade crossing elrnins-
ton.
-urrlr h'Ii last r.sr appropriated s. ass s3i 81.
80 tte hill passed by the Assembly this year
=r,c--~..6 tc only g e . The Assembly passed
. hill Of Assem- blyrnan Palmer making q special
--r-onrIafion FOR tne Attorney General. This has
been revised and inserted in the supply bill As
revised by the Finance Committee ii gives the At
torney General $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04

Henry Wade Rogers, w C. Aooot' NJ. u hees
and Henry G. Johnson The Rev. Dr. F. M Norih
and the Rev D. G. Downey were appointed oy the
minister's conference to extend their greetings "
the lay conference.
At the afternoon session OF the conference bishop
Burt presiding. DR. Henry Baker was appoih'eo "
extend greetings to the laty and Judge Georse -
REYNOLDS TO respond after which Bishop Burt ad-
dressed the laymen, warning them against reie
eating the joy and profit of hearty congregational
singing to a professional choir or quartet ne re-
buked this tendency in too many churches ana oe
clared that such entertainment was not worship
He said II was not proper or just Christian for
official members to require their pastors to lve as
many of them were compelled to, on meagre ana
insufficient salary. -
At the evening session the Rev. DR.. Wllham r :
Anderson spoke.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
PENNSYl vAMlA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
EASTER AT THE SHORE.

Time fashion considered the proper
Easter incomplete Fifth Avenue
To-day transferred to the great 0oard"a Oh
Aury May My lady dons her spring nney
for the benefit Easter 10
CAV Atlantic delightful Park Cape May the Oldest ana
of themaI
Pennsylvania Railroad the great highway from Ne" YORK over
pilgrims Its splendid train service sPnned
meet requirement
York weekday for Atlantic Cy
and Sunday morning
leaving New York at Id r. NJ on
Fdavs Saturdays weekdays until April Is and Sat-
davs sonlyu the OF the
15 p NJ weekdays
North Philadelphia Philadelphia the Delaware River
Bridge NJ There also connection Satur
dav nias Sundayony bridge train from
Philadelphia
Five weekday and two Sunday York with Auy Park
with nextraS aturdayon
tickets apply to Ticket Agents or L
Studd E. A. Fifth York City Telephone Madison 1852
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04

p. A B. videner and William EIkins 20 the IA
tionaI campaign fund OF 1870. branded the state
and a fake
Never heard Of II until read of 1t IN the Pape7s
after il was called 10 me attention" he said Tne
statement that We handled the checks for the can-
paign contribution from these men = lie anc
concerned"
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
WORKMAN KILLED AT SINGER ALI, MAC

No. 5ol West Gath street was killed ins+ar+Ir -
front Of the Singer Building yesterday artarpoaa
by the Slipping Of derrick near which ba So
standing. lie was knocked from platform az the
second floor and struck the stone pave7oap. 49,
iIrst. His skull was crushed and he d;.I -.
an ambulance surgeon arrived. Martin 1fattbfso
the foreman. OF No 25s West s5th street -u,aa -
rested, charged with homicide The accidenr VS.
witnessed by hundreds Of pedestrians ~
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
eRooME INsTRUcTs FOR HUGHES

Binghamton. n. Y. April 3-The BIoome County
Republican Convention held here late TODAY
Harmony prevailed resolutions were adoHaed
warmly praising President Roosevelt and instr n =
ing Broomes delegates for Governor Charles w
Hughes for President. Representative John W
Dwight indoTsed for denomination and Colonel
George W. Dunn for state committeeman The
privilege of naming the delegates to the Senatorial
convention which will nominate q Senator for m.
Broome-Delaware district was given TO STATE
Senator Harvey y. Hnman
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
PORTER WILL CONTROL CONVENTIONS

Buffalo April $-Justice Wheeler decided this
afternoon that tho two ballots in the Sd Ward ~
Iockport which were thrown out by the elec1Sa
board at the Republican primaries held last Tues
day must be counted The probabilities now are
that Congressman Porter Will tomorrow Coutrol
the ist Assembly District Convention. and the cOu7-
" couy sutton at LOckpOrt-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-04
STATE FAIR BUILDING CONTRACT LET

albany April S-The State Fair Commission has
AWARDED 10 - w Ford. OF Rochester. the contract
10Y Dul!dlng new manufacturers and Iftra,
ArtS building on the State Fair grounds at syr,-
cNse as authorized by recent legislative act IT,
contract price is s2OC, 600. The Legislature 49,
pTistea 3220. 600. "fp1o-