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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

Washington. D. c.. May 9.-Two res
oiutons for important Investigations
were agreed 10 by the House of Repre-
sentatives to-day. a complete irivesti-
cation of the Post Office department.
proposed by REPRESENTATIVE Saunders
of Virginia, 10 determine whether Pc
htical influences are operating In the
department, whether 1t is used for po
iitical purposes, whether the employees
are discharged for political reasons
and covering other features of postal
operation was authorized by the adop-
ton of one resolution
The other, that of Mr.. Hardwick. OF
Georgia, provides for a sweeping in
vestigation of the American Sugar Re
timing Company TO determine what in
ence II has hnd or is having upon the
prices of sugar or the control or com
petition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
News Of South Richmond

In the county. All the .recently devised san.
itary convenlences and improvements will
no installed. and this will mark a new oss
In school building In old Chesterheld i.ls
Made Excellent Record. @ ~
Tho blmonthy meeting OF the Christian
sunday-Schooi Association OF Richmond.
which was held In tho Cowardln Avenue
Christian Church, drew a large audience.
and one that was most keeny Interested in Z
and held the attention of his hearers admir-
ably. ~ IA III N 80
Mcmbers OF the cowardln Avenue sunday
school wero immensely pleased with the re- +
ports. which showed this schoo, to he lead. =.
ing all the schools or the city In attendance
OF the officers, schoIars md teach ers An
excellent program was rendered by the chill
dren OF the Cowardin Avenue Church sum
day school. t5l} 3Es
Revival Services 3sa
Audiences that crowd the church 10 tho
limit OF its capacity turned out Monday
night and Inst night to attend tho first OF
Quoted by the Rev. Henry C. Pfeiffer In thu
Central Methodist Church. The singing al
these two meetings has been usually nne:.
thusiastic and successful REVEALS In the his-'
tory OF the church,. !la.s
Tho Rev. j. NJ. Rowland. pastor OF the
West End church. continues to preach 10,
gratifying audiences In the second week OF
the two weeks REVEALS being conducted In
that church. Many conversions are # being
made under Mr. Rowiand's eloauence. and
the Interest in the meetings seems to In
crease us the days pass. 93, 59E
st Personal and General. t.j t3lf5t
Ernest H. Robertson Of 100 Decatur
Street. saves Tor New York City to-day to
be gone until June !. g4i (.
Miss NirSie Craze has returned to the
Sonthsde after visit to friends in Mont-f
vale and Roanoke l555t
eeneht performance for. the piano fund
Of the public school will be given In the
Pnstime Motion Picture Theatre Friday ar.
ternoon and night. @ 5i.S s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

urally, and with its tonic ingredients
strcng thening the nerves. brings about
a lasting cure Among it's strongest
supporters are Mr.. John Gravcline. of
IS Milwaukee Avenue. Detroit. Mich :
Mr. j. a. Vernon. of Oklahoma City
and thousands of others. 1t can be
obtained OF any druggist at fifty cents
and one dollar bottle. or 81 you want
be obtained by writing the doctor.
pr. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase OF his remedy ends his obii-
cation. He has specialized in stom-
aeh, liver and bowel diseases for over
forty years, and will be pleased to give
the reader any advice on the subject
free of charge. All are welcome to
advice or the free sample, address him
DR.. w. r. Caldwell. 541 Caldwell Build
Ing Mnnticello Ill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
FIRST BREAK ON
.ROCkSOF ECONOMY

Washington. May 2.-Democratic harmony
broke to-day on the rocks OF economy Act
Ing upon the instructions OF It's caucus held
carly in tho session. the party leader.
brought two resolutions into the House fof
passage to-day cutting on scores of en-.
pioycs. and rearransins the basis OF com.
mittee clerkships upon more economies.
plan.
The hrst resolution. tina, euttlns on is2oe+
worth OF employees. went through withou.
much trouble. The second one however
providing session clerks for several commit.
tees. broke w tho Democratic ranks. hut
was finally passed. In the resolution vas
mittee on Territories, new position. which
was eliminated from the resolution on pro-
ties, OF Mr.. Rucker. Of Missouri. whose
clerks pay had been reduced.
ocra,ic member OF tho Committee on Ac-
counte. assisted the Republicans In crI,i-
CLING this creation OF an additional place.
Sr. Fucker said the trouble with the
Democrats was that they were attempting
too darned much economy Minority
Leader Mann haid he had been very NIGEL.
treated by the Democrats. had been given
IA good room. with pretty rcd carpet" in
H. lie had been given no Janitor. however.
to take care of the room.
when made n requisItion for Garnet.
sweeper. so that might moro easily clean
my prstty red CARPET" said SIR. Manu. "thi.
distinguished aggregation OF economists
turned II down.
Urging the reduction OF the police fore.
MIR. Palmer. of Pennsylvania. pointed OUT
thai the government keeps seventy-th
policemen to take care Of one building III 4
space occupying four city blocks, while
6i.ttp Inhabitants. has total police force
OF only htty-four men,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
The Secret Of Success
Genuine Merit Required to
Win the Peoples Confidence

Have you ever stopped to reason why
{ is. that so many products that are ex
'ensively advertised all at once drop out
ol sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain--thc article did not fulfil
the promises Of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to /. medicine
y medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself. as. like
an endless chain system, the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
cured TO those who arc in iced Of H.
In an interview Oh The subject Il promi-
ncnt local druggist says: Take. for ex-
ample, DIR. kiincr's swamp Root, a
preparation have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend. for in
almost every ease il s!loxs Immediate
results as MAN. Of my customers testify
No otherakid'icy remedy that know Of
has So large /, sale.
3 The success Of Dr. Iiil:ncr's Swamp
Root is due to the fact that it fullils every
wish i'll overcoming kidney. liver and
bladder diseases, corrccts urinary troubles
and neutralizcs the uric acid which causes
rheumatism
y free trial bottle will be sen, by mail,
absolutely free Address Or. kilner &
Co, Bnghamton. MI ", and mention
this paper Regular size bottles scll Al,
all druggist SIS Soc and Si.0o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
A Reader Cures Ills
Constipation Try It Free
Simple for family the good health Of all its members

The editors OF Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers have one
question that is put to them more of
ten than any other, and which. strange
~ enough, they find the most difficult
TO answer. Thatlis. How can i cure
my constipation"
DR.. Caldwell, an eminent specialist
tn diseases of the stomach. liver and
bowels, has looked the whole field over.
has practiced the speciality for forty
years, and is convinced that the ingre-
dents contained in what is called Dr..
claim to attention from constipate
people. il17f5lT
Its successful the cure of stubborn
constipation has done much TO displace
the use OF salts, waters. strong cathar-.
tics, and such things. Syrup Pepsin.
by training the stomach and bowel
muscles to again do their work nat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
BASEBALL FIGHT
TO END IN COURT
League Team Will
Bring Action Against Nor
folk Club.
Special 10 The Times-Dispatch. !

Norfolk, Va, May 9.-Notlng that
Richards. taken from the Newport
News team by the Norfolk Tars, played
in the Lynchburg game to-day with
the latter team, resident Hannah.
of the Underwater League, declared to-
night that he was now ready to pro-
redress.
The fight in the courts, however,
Will be delayed until Norfolk returns
TO the home grounds.
The Understanding here is that the
Norfolk Club will be enjoined from
playing Richards in any capacity, and
suit Will be brought to require dam
ages of the player for jumping a con-
tract.
Garnishmcnts will be served on the
receipts of the Norfolk Club to hold
the players salary. This means an
interesting fight In the courts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Confederate Monument.

Maury. lasship or ;he virginia oyster navy
SIR. i;iiyson expressed his pleasure al bri,;
present and being permitted 10 p,esde oyur
the meeting, a .tu.y which he performed
with grace and dignity
I. u. u. Wright. iudts OF tn. judicial cir
cult. then presented the ,apie:s 10 the
county Of westmoreand In a ringing snx.ch
which created great enthusiasm. :
As 'he portraits Wee unveiled the audi
ence arose and sang America"
historical addresses were delivered ly
Fr. nk P.rBrcnt and Walter E. Hathaway
of Lancattcr county. which trouEt; the cx-
crcises TO ci '.e.
Judge Wright. accompanying by Mr. and
Mrs. Ellyson and Mrs. Wright visited
Stratfort. the birthplace OF the Lees, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

other historical places In tho vicinity this
afternoon. =
On one OF tho tablets is the text OF the
famous 'Westmoreland Resolution" offered
By litchafd Henry Lee. and. passed by the
patriots OF that day at feedstown. February
.. ii6s. thus outdatinE By nine years the
Meckicnburs. ~ T.. resolutions. and by ten
years the Declaration OF independence.
The other tablet bears the resolutions of
kichaid Henry Lee. passed the Wost-
more land county courthouse June 90 la,
expressing sympathy with and tendcrinG
aid TO Boston because of the locking up or
that harbor. Also on this ia blet appear the
resolutions of tho Westmoreiand County
Committee OF Safety. passed May g. I1if. de-
nouncing Lord Dunmore. the Governor, for
Selling the powder In the magazine at Will
Hamburg Va. lI..f l4t y -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Confer Dcgreea ON Twenty-fiye.

HIBtorIcaI and religIous degrees,
from. the fifteenth to the eighteenth
We're conferred on a class OF twenty
five candidates by Pelican Chapter Of
Rose Croix. at the Scottish Rite re-
union last night. Wise Master David
G Kennedy and all OF his officers par
iicipated in tho ceremonies Supper
was served before the chapter was
called TO order. An especially selected
musical program was rendered By
Scottish Rite choir. under the direc-
ton Of Joseph i, White.
The philosophic and chivalrIc de-
grecs from the nineteenth to the thir-
iieth Will be conferred tonight by
ST. Omar Council OF ltadosh. No OF
which Robert S. Crump is preceptor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
scnntc Must Vote

Washington. May 9.-The Joint reso-
luton providing for election of United
States Senator'S by direct vote of the
people, when already has passed the
IA ouse. is to be taken up in the Senate
Ihursday, and Kept before il until
voted upon. Senator Borah, in charge
of the resolution. served this notice
to-day. adding that lie was convinced
the Senate was ready to act upon IT,
lie said he would vigorously press
the resolution. but would respect the
hours OF sleeping of Senators.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Lieutenant Governor Ellyso II
Prcsidcs Over Interesting
Exercises.

Montrnss Va. May 1.-TWO tablets com.
memoraiine historical events. were dedI-
Gated here to-day With interesting exercises
The exercises began in the carly afternoon
when William Mayor. chairman OF the
Board OF SUPERVISORS, called the meeting to
order and designated J. Taylor Eiyson.
Lieutenant Governor OF virginia. TO preside.
Mr.. Eilyson, accompanied by his wife. who
is tho president OF the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities arrived
here early this morning. On The Commod orc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Information CaIIe,I FOR.

Washington, d. c.. May 9.-The
House to-day passed the DIefendefer
resolution calling on the Secretary OF
the Navy to submit all information con
corning shoe contracts. as far back as
SOL Mr.. Diefenderfer charges there
is monopoly on shoe contracts for
both the navy and army
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
TAFT is PLAYING
GAME OF BLUFF
lContlnued From First Page.l

their way on their own soil and about
their own homes. than I am about the
pride and sensibilities of other men.
who have on their hands the innocent
blood OF our people. 1 would at all
hazards defend and protect our people
against such monstrous outrages as
those at Douglas and lei Paso. let the
consequences be what they might; and
hence I appeal to the Committee on
Foreign Relations to mt once consider
the resolution I offered and make some
recommendation as to our duty in tho
premises"
Senator Bacon, of Georgia, responded
that Mr.. Stones proposed course would
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
RnIxIng Old IIouaea.
and repairl permits were De

" Building and repair permits were Ia
sued yesterday as follows: 3,
rs Mrs. Il. L. Spratley, TO repair n
frame dwelling, l09s North Strawberry
to cost S265; c. C. Martin, to repair {,
frame dwelling, | II Addison street. to
cost S265; both houses to be raised
and placed on solid Foundation walls,
to conform TO new grades OF streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
ConaIderr Hn, aill

Washington, D. c., May s.-The House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day
began consideration of the Hay BILL
10 effect economy BY changing the
term of enlistment from three to five
years
saving of about 100000 annually
is expected. The question to be de-
te.mined is whether the change VIII
injure the efficiency BY decreasing the
enliStmcnts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

Arrested for Trcspassing.
Harry and sam Williams. colorcd. were
arrested yesterday for trespasslng on the
property of the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad. They were lodged
In the Henrico county jul. and will likely
be given hearing to-day. az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
THE WEATHER

Forecast. For Virginia and North
Wednesday, and prob
ably Thursdny; moderate west winds,
becUnfng variable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
JONES ASSERTS he.
Can PROVE CHARGE
CONTINUED From First Page.)

have every reason for believing that
nothing was paid Mr.. Cardwell 10 do
feat this bill. a political and per-
sonal friend of his did urge upon
members Of the Virginia Flshermen's
Association that he be employed to
defeat this proposed legislation. II
was stated that because of the rela-
tions which he sustained to the domi-
mating element in the Legislature he.
and he alone. could accomplish Its de-
feat. advised that not a dollar
should be paid to any lobbyist and
my advice was followed.
Yours truly.
W. A. JONES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Childre n Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G ~ s II q R5l a &
NOUS the Time TO
Go to Norfolk.

The fare is low via the Norfolk and
Western Railway. Only $3.50 round
trip next sunday. Mayl4. and every
sunday following. Two fast through.
Special" at $40 a. NJ. and the Cam
non Bali at 800 a. M,-and leave
Norfolk returning at 4:l5 and ss7:40i
r. NJ. In reverse order. Excursion.
tickets good OIL either train No;
change OF cars or transfer via this1
route. AK ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
I,nils OF ouor,,,,.

The Committee on James River I'm
provement failed of quorum last
night, and adjourned to next Tuesday
night at 1880 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

ters. and report to the full commission.
The subcommission will meet here
Saturday. for their work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10
Judse Prlichara Rccnrer.

Judge J. G. Pri,chard, OF Asheville y. c.,
States Circuit Court OF Appeals who has
been III at his apartments In the Richmond
Hotel for some time. was able 10 return TO
the bench yesterday, ttt 7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-10

ChhrEed VIII threatening death 10 hIs
wife and acting In generally dangerous
manner. Daniel Harris was arrested by the
county authorities and locked UP III tho City
jail yesterday. Before the case could come
TO trial Josephine Harris. Daniels wife,
withdrew the warrant. and the negro was
relea sed. s
The $500 Islander sui, Of Charley against
shutter Is scheduled for trial Tomorrow be-
fore the jury of the Chesterfield county
Circuit Court, IWIi
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Not coal lands-0112S)
Department of the Interior, L. S
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal,
November 9, 1911.
Notice IS hereby given that DEN
TON d. COPENHAVER, of Imperial
Cal, who, on October 25, 1907, made
Desert Land Entry, No. 4176, Serial
No. 0l12S. for NEA NEA. Sec. "a, r
l6 S. R. II E & SEA SWA, Sec. 1S
NWA VIZ NEA, Sec 10, Township
l6 S. Range 13 f. S. B. Meridian. ad-
justed to Tracts 40 & Al, T. l6 S. R. Il
r.. S. B. NJ, resurvey, has filed notice
of intention to make r'inal Proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
Scribed, before the Clerk of the Su-
periOr Court of Imperial county at Ell
Centric. California, on the 18th day OF
December, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry L. Peck, of Imperial, Cal.
Rrue G. Harrington, of Imperial, Cal.
John w, Chappell, of Imperial, Cal.
Robert NJ Davies, of Ell Centro. Cal.
FRANK buren,,
Dec. r. Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

mot Coal Lands-07219)
Department of the Interior. T. s Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal. Novem-
ber 9, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that MAUD
MAXWELL, of 1885 w. 23rd ST., OF
Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Robert
Barry, assignee of Daisy Calisher, as
signee of Halbert G.. LittlejOhn, who
on Oct 28,1907, made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4. for E12 NWA. We
NEA, NEA NEA Section 26, Town
ship 16 s., Range II E, S. B. Nerd
ian, adjusted to resurvey to Tracts
As and as, T 16 S. r. II E. S. B! M
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof, to establish claim TO the
land above described, before the Reg
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at LOS Angeles, California, on
the goth day of December, 1911, at 10
o'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John L. Markwell, of Los Angeles
Cal; Nellie F. Minniear. of Los An
geles, Cal; Thomas A. Cox, of Ell Cen
tro, Cal; J. S. Owen, of Seeley, Cal
FRANK BUREN,
Dec IA. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Dec. IA.

(NOt Coal LandS-01952)
department of the Interior, L. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Novem-
ber 9, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that NELLIE
F. MINNIEAR, of 1886 w 23rd St,
of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Rob
ert barry, assignee of Daisy Calisher
assignee of Halbert G. LittlejOhn, who
on Oct. 2S, 1907, made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4, Serial No. 0lS52, for
SEA SEA-, Sec. 26, T. 16 S. R. II E.
adjusted to North 40 acres of Tract
AZ. Section -, Township 16 S. Range
- E. S. B. Meridian, by the resurvey
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at Los Angeles, California, on
the 22nd day Of December, 1911, at
10 o'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John l.. MarkWell, OF Los Angeles
Cal; Maud MarkWell, of Los Angeles
Cal; Thomas A. Cox of Ell Centro
Cal; J. S. Owen. of Seeley, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,
Dec. IA. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
mot Coal Lands.)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

r. ; Land office at Los Angeles. Cal.
oct. 20 19i1
Notice is hereby given that Herman
! SCHLEGEL, of Silsbee, Cal, who on
Entry No 1885, Serial No. 05o6S, for
n z 5. w. A. Township l6
idian, bein" NJ OF Tract 159, T. 16 S.
r. l3 Il. S. b M by the resurvey, has
tued notice of intention to make final
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk of the
Superior Court of Imperial county, at
Ni Centro, California, on the 29th day
of November, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Nicholas Schaniel, August v Wulff
james MeiljCan, and George M Jenfffer
all Of Silsbee, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,
NOV. 70 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Not Coal Lands -101697)
Department of the Interior, u. u. Land
office ut Los Angeles Cal. October II
1911.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
e. PTaisance, of Hollenbeck Hotel Los
Angeles Cal who, on October IA, 1907
made Desert Land Entry No. 1885, Serial
ship Is S. Range Ia E., S. B. Meridian
Lot, 4. SW IA NV Ia, Section 1. Lot
|, Sc IA NE IA. Sec. 2, T. Is S, R
~ H. H. resuryey' mas filed notlce OF lnten
claim to the land above described, before
the Clerk of the Superior Court of I'm
perial County, at Ell Centre. California
on the goth day of November 1911
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. L. Jameson of Los Angeles, Cal
j. G. Hartman, of Camarillo, CAL j. w
Jones, of Ell Centre, Cal. Henry J
Burk, Of Ell Centric, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,,
Nov II Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
BIG BELLS.
Canton Has One Eighteen Feet High
and Forty five Feet In Giro umference.

Canton Aas One Eighteen Feet High
and Forty five Feet In Giro umference
Some of the old world bells are
heavy indeed Great Paul" of St
Paul's cathedral, in London, weighs
nearly seventeen tons and is nearly
thirty feet around The first big
Ben If Westminster was cast more
than fifty years ago and weighed
about fourteen tons and was about
twenty eight feet around But Big
Ben had a crack and, was made oyer,
losing some weight, and the clapper
was made smaller, being now coo
pounds instead of about a ton Pc
ter Of York" cost $4,000. weight
twelve and ona-half tons; twenty-five
feet in diameter or thereabouts.
The largest hanging bell in the
world is said to be that in the great
Buddhist monastery near Canton 1t
is eighteen feet in height and forty
five feet in circumference, being cast
Of solid bronze. This Is one Of eight
monster bells that were cast by com
mand Of the Emperor Yung LO about
A. D. 400. 1t is said to have cost the
lives Of eight men. who were killed in
the process Of casting. The whole bell
on both sides is covered with an in.
scription in embossed Chinese char
acters about half an inch in length
covering even the top piece from
which 1t swings, the total number be-
ing $4,000. These characters tell sin
gle story. one Of the Chinese classics.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Not Coal LandS-O4795

Not Coal Lands-04795)
Department of the Interior, u s. Land
office at Los Angeles, Cal, October 21.
1911.
Notice is hereby given that Benjamin
!. Mckeehan, of Ell Centre, Cal, who. on
July 9, 1907, made Desert Land Entry No.
374S Serial No. 04795, for Es NEA, Sec
ton "a, Township Is s.. Range IA E.. s.
B. Meridian, being Tracts 80 & 81, T. Is
S: r. IA E. S. 3. NJ. by resurvey, has
filed notice of intention to make Final
Proof to establish claim to the land
above described. before the Clerk of the
Superior Court of Imperial County, at
El Centre, California, on the 4th day of
December 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James T. King, Leslie Mcconnell, Har-
dy f. Mcconnell Martin Donald all of
Imperial Cal.
FRANtI BUEEN,
&C. Register