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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
SEEK TO RECOVER
TAXES ON FRANCHISE
UTILITY COMPANIES CLAIM
STREETS ARE PUBLIC
Say That Right to Use Thoroughfares
of City Is Privilege Granted
by the State Consti-
tuition

Three suits in which taxes on fran
chises are sought to be recovered from
Los Angeles city and county were filed
in the superior court yesterday, two
of the actions being instituted by the
Los Angeles Gas and Electric company
and one by the Pasadena Consolidated
Gas company.
In the suit of the Los Angeles com
pany against the county demand is
made for the recovery of $24,572 paid
under protest during the last year on
franchises granting the use of public
streets in Los Angeles, Hollywood,
South Pasadena and Alhanbra.
The same company in suit against
the city of Los Angeles seeks to re-
cover $40, 143 paid, it is alleged, under
protest on the franchise granting the
use of the streets of this city.
The Pasadena Consolidated Gas
company asks for the return of $751;
450 paid under protest for taxes on the
franchise which gave it the right to
use the streets of that city.
The companies contend that the right
to use the streets of the cities named is
a privilege granted by the state con-
stitution. The total amount they seek
to recover is $11S,165.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
SWEETHEART DENIES
MAN is INCOMPETENT
Woman Who Has Brought Suit to
Have Guardian Appointed Over
35-Year-Old Son Said
to Be Wrong

Miss Tillie Gieshla, the young woman
for whom Henry Scheer, 95 years old.
son of Mrs. Ada Bran, isfsaid to have
developed an infatlAAtion several
months ago, threatening, it is said, to
kill his mother if she did not pur-
chase a hat and gown for the object
of his affection, testified in Scheer's
behalf yesterday in the superior court,
where Mrs. Bran has instituted pro-
ceedings to have a guardian appointed
to watch over him.
Miss Gieshla denied Mrs. Bram's
story that Scheer was incapable of
earning his own living.
HE has been living in our home
since September" she said, ''and has
paid 81 a week for board. l have known
him for ten years, but we have been
keeping company only since Septem-
Der. Since then l have accompanied
him on automobile trips and to places
of amusement, but we are nothing
more than friends"
Miss Gieshla's REORGANIZATION
during which she made several conflict
ing statements, was not concluded
when Judge Rives continued the hear
ing to Friday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING

SAN PEDRO, May 11.-Steamship Cover
nor arrived from Seattle via Eureka and
San Francisco with freight and passengers.
She will clear tomorrow for San Diego.
Steamer Brooklyn arrived from Hardy
Creek, discharged $500 railroad ties and
cleared for Redondo with balance of her
cargo.
Steamer Hoquam arrived today from
Willapa harbor with full cargo of lumber.
Schooners Ludlow and Albert Meyer COM
pleted discharge of lumber cargo and sailed
in ballast to reload, the former for Gray s
Harbor and the latter for Coos Bay.
Steamer Bandon finished discharging part
of her cargo of lumber and cleared for San
Diego with the remainder
Power sloop Edith arrived from Clemente
Island with seventy-five bales of wool
Steamer Mandaay cleared for Crescent
City to load return cargo Of lumber for
this port.
British steamer Clan McInnis arrived this
afternoon, forty days from Java, with part
of general cargo for this port and balance
for San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
interpretations

The following articles of incorpora'
ton were filed in the county clerks
office yesterday:
Fourth Church of Christ, scientist
Directors: Henriette L. Baker, Ann M
McCree, Mrs. Zaidee V. Smith, John F
Manning, John c. Smith, Burwell o
Griffin and Henry A. Beck
Calarivada Investment company
capital 500, 000-Directors: William III
Lewis, Cassell Severance, Della +
Lewis, Jessie l.. Severance and Franz
w. H. Babcock company. Capital SIS,
000-Directors: w. H. Babcock ant
Mary Elizabeth Babcock.
Odds Gas Power Company of Call
fornia, capital $40, 000-Directors: f. B
Close, George A. Flood and Edward g
Kuster.
Hammond Land company capita
$40, Directors, Watts Hammond, G
A. L. Hermann, B. K. Hermann, M
]. Hammond and ]. G. Hammond.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
JUDGE TO EXAMINE
DICK FERRIS HOME
Man Sues Actor-Manager, Alleging
He Was Not Paid in Full
for Painting and
Frescoing

The decorative work on ceiling and
wall of Dick Ferris West Adams street
home will be examined today by Judge
George d. Hutton with view to aid
ing him in rendering a decision in the
suit brought by E. d. Parker against
the actor-manager and his wife, Flor
ence Stone. Testimony in the case was
heard yesterday by Judge Hutton,
Parker alleging he had not been paid
in full for the work, while Ferris and
his wife declared the painting and fres-
Going were done in an unsatisfactory
manner.
Accompanied by attorneys represent
ing both sides, Judge Hutton will visit
the home today to make an inspection
of the work.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
EXONERATE CARMAN
WHO SHOT PLASTERER
WITNESSES TELL OF AFFRAl
MONDAY NIGHT
Charges of Disturbing Peace With.
drawn and Wits Accused of As
sault with Intent to Com.
nit Murder

After further investigation into the
shooting ARRAY Monday night in which
Mrs. H. K. Smith of 1884 East Fifty
first street was slightly wounded at
her home, Theodore Wits, a plasterer,
was shot in the breast, and William 7.
Hampton, a motorman, and his wife
of 1914 East Fifty-first street had mar
row escapes from flying bullets, COM
plant charging Hampton and Wits
with disturbing the peace was dis
missed in Police Justice Roses court
yesterday afternoon, Hampton was re-
leased from custody and a new COM
plant charging Wits with assault
with intent to commit murder filed.
according to the stories told by Mrs.
Hampton and the others at the district
attorneys office, the trouble resulted
from the actions of Wits short time
ago. He formerly made his home with
the Hamptons, and some time ago went
east on a trip. When he returned he
again made his home with his former
friends, and one day told Mrs. Hamp-
ton that she must agree to meet him
in downtown drug store. She indig-
nantly refused, and he declared If she
failed to do so he would kill her. She
put him off, and then, not knowing how
to avert a probable tragedy, told her
sister, Mrs. Smith, about 1t.
1t was agreed that Mrs. Hampton
should consent to meeting Wits, as
he proposed. and accordingly with her
husband, Mrs. Smith and others, Mrs.
Hampton appeared at the meeting
place. It was agreed that nothing
should be said at the meeting place
about the Improperly of Wits con-
duct. but to wait until they reached
home.
Threatens TO Kill Woman
Wits accompanied the party to the
home of Hampton, and when they
reached the place Wits was taken to
task and told to leave the place. Later
Wits saw Mrs. Hampton and renewed
his demand that she meet him, again
threatening to kill her if she refused.
He produced a revolver and told her he
would use 1t on her. In some manner
he obtained possession of Hampton S
revolver. Mrs. Hampton delayed the
meeting and waited for an opportunity
to tell her husband. In order to allay
Wits anger, she was compelled to
agree to meet him at her sisters home
Monday night Wits appeared at the
Smith home and was given to under
stand by Hampton that he must leave
Mrs Hampton alone. He refused to
promise to do so, and kept telling
Hampton that he was unreasonab BILE.
Finally Smith told Wits that he could
showed him the door.
AS he was leaving Wits asked
Hampton to come outside and talk the
matter over. The latter replied that
there was nothing to talk over, but for
Wits to go his way and leave them
alone.
Wits insisted that Hampton come
outside, and the latter walked out, ac-
companied by the others. Wits Their
declared that no one could prevent him
seeing Mrs. Hampton, jerked out re-
volver and began shooting Hampton
then drew his revolver and sent bull
let into Wits body
AS Hampton acted in self-defense and
made every effort to avert trouble, he
was exonerated, and the complaint
against him Of disturbing the peace
Withdrawn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
TWO BOYS IN LEW YORK
FORCED TO ASK FOR HELP

NEW YORK; May 11.-John Merrill
of 1877 Taylor boulevard. Louisville. KY,
and Clifford Webb of 154 Fourth
avenue, Nashville, Tenn, both bright
lads of II, and belonging to good fami-
lies, applied at the municipal lodging
house last night for place to sleep.
They had attended the same boarding
school, they said, and had decided to
come to New York and earn their liv-
ing at Coney Island.
For two days they had been without
food and the police last night sent
messages to their relatives, the latter
having asked New York officers to
watch out for them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
Divorces Granted

Six DEGREES of divorce were granted
in the divorce court yesterday as fol-
lows:
Myrtle I. Thompson from Richard
Thompson, Susie Pestor from John
Pestor, /. w. Small from George s.
Small, William A. Dyer from Della
Dyer, Charles A. Paige from Alice r.
r. Paige and Mabel e. Jowett from o.
e. Jowett.
The following suits were fled Myr-
tie Gross against Charles Gross, Leila
Jones against l.. A. Jones and Ella
Strickland against George X. Strick-
land.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12

ed by Judge Moss of the superior court
yesterday in the trial of the case of
w. D. Mackrill, who sought damages
of $4,000 from the railway company
on account of injuries sustained June
% last, when he was struck by a car
while engaged in repairing tracks.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
AIIeaed Robber Found Guilty

William Nelson, charged with robbing
the Santa Rosa lodging house on East
First street several weeks ago, was
found guilty by a jury in Judge Mon
roe's court yesterday. He will be sem
fenced Saturday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
Oil Manager Dies

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May Ii
Jesse A. Green, Indiana manager of
the Standard Oil company, is dead at
his home in this city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
Nonsuit Is Granted

A motion for a nonsuit by Attor-
neys representing the Los Angeles 6,
Redondo Railway company was grant
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
San Eranoisoo shinnina

SAN FRANCISCO. May 11.-Arrived: Steam
er. Fair Oaks. San Pedro; Alameda, Honolulu.
Sailed: Steamer Redondo San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12

It's as easy to secure a bargain In a ased
automobile. through want advertising, as IL
used to be-and still is-to secure = horse
and carriage.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-12
BUILDING PERMITS

Following are the permits issued from the
office of the chief inspector of buildings
yesterday classified according to wards:
Permits Value
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
MAKES DONATION
TO THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

Berkeley. March 31.-"Shima Room
is the designation by which an apart,
ment to be fitted up by the japanese
potato king" in the students infirm.
AIRY at the University of California is
to be known, according to an an.
nouncement made yesterday by the
president Of the University. A check
for $3.50 was received from the Japan
csc millionaire today. with the request
that the money be used to furnish a
room in the Students Infirmary Annex
for undergraduates who are in need
Of medical attention.
The gift is without precedent, as it
is the first donation of the kind to the
University from japanese. Other
rooms have been furnished through
private gifts from those interested In
the welfare of the University.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
VOGUE OF THE SASH

Girdles and sashes may be worn
with skirts finished at the regulation
or high waistline. and are equally
suitable for both. The girdles are
made In the same way as one would
make regular crushed belts; the
sides are boned to hold them in po-
sltion at the waist. The first one is
illustrated as being knotted at the
left side of the front, a little below
the hip depth. However, the open
ing is at the back; the narrow sash
ends follow the girdle for short
space, and then slope down over the
hips to a loose knot, or possibly a
soutache ornament at the side front;
from here the ends hang free. or, IL
desired, the, sash may be tied to show
a loop with the knot. II the lower
edges are left plain, the sash might
be knotted within few inches Of the
bottom.
Other sashes are finished to fall
from the waistline, either at the
back Or side front; these pieces are
often quite wide, and are attached
to the girdle beneath a buckle or
other ornament. A bow Is often used
for this purpose. The ends may be
cut either straight across or on the
bias, at the bottom, and be finished
with a deep fringe, usually In match
ed color. Many of the wide sashes
are gathered in at the bottom, and
have ornaments attached with the
appearance OF tassels. They are
made from narrow bands n few inch
es long OF the sash material, with
the ends folded over to form small
pads. These could easily be replaced
by pieces OF braid with n loop at the
bottom OF each.
Any soft silk is suitable for these
sashes; generally a messaline silk OF
satin or crepe meteor Is used. Al
though many are seen OF crepe dc
chine to be worn with dresses of that
material: they are often made from
wide ribbon, either lowered or plain
and finished with heavy silk fringe
at the ends. Or designs may be
braided upon them with soutache;
much black is used on colors. Bor'
dered goods might be used with the
border edge at the sash ends. A
large variety of ornaments are seer
in the shops, which could be used &c
finish the sash.-The April Delinea'
tor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
PURE FOODS and
POOR MEDICINES

mean better, healthier. happier people
1t has been proved, however, that all
medicines are not adulterated and
worthless any more than are all food
products.
The wheat has been sifted from the
chaff, and such medicines as Lydia e.
Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, which
is made from roots and herbs and com.
plies with all conditions Of the Pure
Food and Drugs Law, will continue to
hold Its place as the standard Ameri-
can remerdy for female ills.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
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:HOUSEHOLD HINTS
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BEAUTIFUL FEET INJURED
BY HIGH-HEELED SHOES

Beauty connoisseurs are saying
that there is scarcely a beautiful foot
to be found among the women of to-
day.
The high heels, the exaggerated
curve at the ball of the foot the stiff
heel stays, and the pointed toes, have
distorted the foot in a painful and
ugly manner.
The ankles are misshapen. L.
some cases the bones are enlarged
until they bulge out 50 that every
bone is perceptible. The weight of
the body thrown uron the toes has
caused them to spread out. Crowded
into pointed shoes, they stick up III
the ugliest fashion.
The foot should be as shapely as
the hand. Footwear should fit as a
glove fits the hand. The perfect foot
is slender, with an arched instep and
toes that lie smoothly and easily.
The first step toward acquiring a
pretty foot is to wear shoes that fit
IL comfortably.
The next is to take exercises that
will render the toes strong and sup
pie.
Begin with spreading out the toes
TO the utmost extent; then hold four
toes still, and attempt to move the
remaining one. Every toe should be
distinct and able to. move separately
Every nail should keep its shape, just
as finger nails do. The big toe
should be straighter and shorter than
the next one, and the arch should be
shapely and plant.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
MANY DISPUTED
| POINTS SETTLED
Senate Spends Afternoon
In Committee Of
The Whole
SENATE
50th Day-Afternoon Session

UOIH Udy-hlUeTHOOn SESSION
Yesterday was a great day in the
Senate chamber. The Senate sat as
Il Committee Of the Whole, and all
of the deferred bills were reconsid-
These were: House Bill So, relating
TO the general powers, liabilities, and
limitations of Counties; House Bill
SO, relating to the powers of the
Board Of Supervisors of the City
and Country Of Honolulu; House Bill
80, relating to the appointment Of
jailors; House Bill IT'S, relating to
the powers and duties of the Board
of Supervisors; and House Bill 176,
relating to the powers of the Super
visors.
President Smith, speaking from
the floor, said that the time was not
yet ripe when the schools and edu-
cational institutions should be turn
cd over to the Counties. Fairchild
said that the Counties were prepar-
ed to look after their own schools,
and thought the time to do so was
now. Moore said that IL the schools
were to be turned over to the Coun-
ties at all he wanted 1t fixed so
that there would be no conflict in
the authority between the Territorial
and County authorities.
Makekau Feared Kona
Makekau, who was afraid OF the
Konawind, said that all power and
control of the schools should be plac-
ed under the County authorities. He
said that when the Kona wind came
and broke down the school-housos,
both the Territory and the County
would be waiting and expecting the
other to repair the schools. The re-
suit would be nothing accomplished.
After Attorney Robertson. who
was present with Attorney Kinney,
had explained the legal side of the
subject, Makekau gave up and sub
sided peacefully. The bill then pass
ed second reading.
Senator Kalama, who spoke on the
powers and duties OF the Board of
Supervisors, stated that the power of
the Mayor should not be altered at
the present session, 1t being in his
estimation a political move. He NOV
ed to defer action on the bill. aCr-
| ried.
Public Show
For public shows the fee for a sim
gle performance per day passed at
81, instead of $3.50, as provided in
the bill.
Appointment Of Jailors
House Bill 80, relating to appoint
ment OF jailors by County Sheriffs,
came up for discussion. Robinson
wanted to know II the appointment
of jailors by County Sheriffs would
not be in conflict with the appoint
ment of jailors by the High Sheriff.
He was not quite clear in that re-
gard. Attorney Robertson said there
would be no confusion on the ques-
ton of authority.
House Bill 3S, the merchandise IL
cense bill, was again up for consider
alton. Baker suggested that a pro-
vision for an annual tax of 81 for
selling dried fish and salt salmon be
stricken out. Carried.
Harvey introduced bill providing
for the transportation of lepers from
the settlement to the Kalihi receiv-
ing station.
The Senate at 8 o'clock adjourned
to meet again this morning at 9
o'clock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
HOW TO MAKE A COAT HANGER

A practical coat-hanger made by
a child for an older relative is COW
cred with raffia crocheted over the
nickel foundation. The wide open
parts of the top of the hanger are
filled in with Mexican drawnwork
spiders" made of the raffia. A set
OF such hangers would be an accept
able gift.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

To be found in the newest ribbons
are the satin MORE, satin on one
side and MORE on the other; MORE
and satin stripes, Persian and Orien-
tai patterns, jacquard prints and
Roman stripes and plaids,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
Isle BECOMING POPULAR

Isle stockings With a sIlk hnIsh
50 deceptive in appearance that 1t Is
difficult TO tell them from the prod
uct of the mulberry tree are gaining
in favor-partly because of their
price and partly because of their eN-
cellent wearing qualities.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

The many gored and the gored cir
cular styles have tried with Ill sue
cess to replace the long plated skirts
which hold their own for all weight
materials against the inroads Of
newer styles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

kilIey BY AutomobIe-Por
Ore, April S.-Driyen at high speed,
an automobile in charge Of J. II. Pom
nay, an employe of a real estate firm,
today ran down and killed Samuel
LAUDER, tailor. Ponnay was arrest,
ed
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
Record Gale Visits New analand-

Boston, April S.-The hurrican from
the middle west passed over New Eng.
land today at yelocities ranging from
so to 90 miles an hour. Such Il gale
has not been experienced in this vicin.
ity in many years.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

1855 editorial rooms-256 busI.
ness office. These are the telephone
numbers Of the Bulletin office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
HOUSES.

We can arrange to build houses on the
installment plan on lots pur.
chased from US by responsible
parties.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
FOR SALE.
LOTS.
HOMES.

We have over co homes for sale, locat.
cd in every residence section
of the city, and suburbs: all
comfortable, some elegant, on
various terJns; some for spot
cash, some on mstallmcnt pay.
ments, some for exchange, and
some for part cash ana part
mortgage ON easy terms.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

The B ullstin Publishing Co.,
Ltd, is agent for the best engravin,
and lithagrayhing company on
the Pacific Coast and 10 prepared
10 give estimates on high.grade
printing Of every kind.
Also prices and samples Of the
Very Latest in Engraved Cards,
Announcements. and
Invitations, in the best Of form
70. smart functions.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
FUR SAL.

Advertisements Under this Heading
One Cent Per Word Each Day. No Ad.
vertisements inserted for Less Than
Ten Cents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
REPAIRING.

Woven Wire Mattresses repaired at
the Factory Honolulu Wire Bed
Co., 1850 Alapai st. Telephone
635. 3945-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
wan LED

Advertisements Under this Healing
Che Cent Per Word Each Day. No Ad.
sertisemerts inserted for Less Than
en- Cents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

japanese male and female help sup
piled promptly for any work. 1928
Union ST.; Phone 579. 4239-1m
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
POSITION WANTED
LOST

Passbook No. S302. Finder kindly
return 10 Bishop " Co. Savings De-
partmGnt. i2S3-St
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
0sTEoPATHY.

DR.. Schurmann. Hours SO q. m. |;
4-6 p. m. 224 Emma Square.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

The debate on House Bill 2lj, 20 re
pay the license fees collected after
their collection had been rendered IL
legal by the Organic Act, was resumed
at the afternoon session. After few
minutes discussion the vote was TAX
en- upon whether or not the Territory
should pay its just debts. BY Il vot
of 70 to 10 the House decided to re
pudiate the obligations.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17
FOR EXCHANGE.

We have a number of good exchange
bargains.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-04-17

Two furnished rooms. Apply Mrs.
u. Mcconnell, 1928 Emma st.