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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
INTERESTING STATISTICS CON-
CERNING SOUTHERN PACIFIC

One seventh OF the twenty-five ana
a quarter millions of railroad ties that.
are in the Pacific system Of the South
ern Pacific roadbed have to be taken
up each year and replaced with abso-
lutely new ones. Thse ties, before be
ing placed in the roadbed, must be
treated either by ereasote or with a
chemical preparation, known as the
burnettizing treatment, before they
can be used.
These interesting facts are taken
directly from statistical report of
the maintenance of way department of
the Southern Pacific company. They
are positively accurate. Besides this,
they are a few truths about railroad
operation that are seldom given to the
readers of the newspapers.
There are little more than twenty
five and quarter million ties on the
Pacific system of the Southern Pacific.
AT the renewal rate of one-seventh
each year and an average of $500 ties
to the mile, more than 240 miles of the
Southern Pacific roadbed is rebuilt
each twelve months. During the last
ten years 20.09S,290 ties in the road
bed of this road were taken up and re-
placed with new ones. Pine, fir oak,
cedar and redwood are the woods used
by the Southern Pacific for its ties.
With the single exception of the red
wood, all are subject to the preserva-
tion process.
The burnettizing process consists of
forcing chloride of zine into the wood
cells. A vacuum treatment is first APP
Piled The ties are placed in a eylin-
der, steamed for the purpose of soften
ing the wood cells, then the vacuum is
applied to extract the sap and waite
from the wood. After this tht
chloride of zine lis applied. More thsf
half day is required for this pYoces
after which the ties are treated to
sun bath for several weeks. Ths
creasoting process is essentially sinila
to burnettizing, except that dead oil OF
coal tar is used in place Of zine solu
tion.
There are four spikes in each tie and
two tie plates. ring your mathemati
cal talents into play The answer is
1o1, 900 spikes and 50,900,000 tie
plates in the Pacific system of the
Southern Pacific. The tie plates weigh
l6h pounds each, the spikes hat
pound. making a total of 6S1 ,950,00(
pounds Of metal attached to these ties
not counting of course, the rails, which
weigh 80 pounds to the yard, and tn,
numerous tie rods.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
EDITORS ORGANIZE
STATE ASSOCIATION

was formed in Reno yesterday, when
the following officers were elected to
serve until the February meeting Of
the organization
President w. w. Booth, Tonopah
Bonanza.
Vice -president-P s. Triplett, Wells
Herald
Secretary--D. f. Williams, Churchill
Eagle, Fallon.
Treasurer-E. M. Steninger, Elko
Free Press.
The molders of public opinion were
shown many courtesies by the people
of Reno and during the afternoon at
tended banquet given in their honor
by Manager Harry Gosse, of the River
side hotel.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
REPORT ON SEARCH FOR
POTASH IN NEVADA

A report recently issued by the U.
s. geological bureau discusses the
search for potash in the Lahontan
basin or the bed of the prehistoric
Lahontan lake in Churchill comfy
This report says that the we'll now be-
ing drilled in the Lahonton basin for
potash is the result of a report and
geologic work of G. K Gilbert and l.
c. Russell, who describe in scientific
detail the prehistoric work of Lahon-
tan and Bonneville. OF these two pre-
historic lakes Lahontan has been chos-
en- for many reasons. These writer's
say that the area of these two lakes
in prehistoric times was many times
the area of Lake Superior. Mr.. Gale
has rendered a report on this old lake
and in his report he has incorporated
much of the scientific data of the two
former writers. In speaking of the
drilling at Lahontan the report says:
Drilling in Nevada.
A drilling outfit having been shipped
from Pittsburg, operations were be-
gun on October / with a 12-inch drill
hole and the site was named the Tim
ber Lake well. The report givel he
log of the well, which on November Is
had reached the depth of 319 feet.
Evidence of the geologic period Of des-
sication in the form of crystallized
beds of saline material has not yet
been found in the strata penetrated,
but it is expected that the drilling will
be continued until at least a depth Of
1000 feet is reached.
The discovery of such saline depos-
it's, though its likelihood is support
ed by the best geologic information Of
today, says Mr.. Gale, should perhaps
be regarded as possibility rather
than a probability. Inquiries are being
received asking for an estimate of the
probabilities of success in such an en-
terprise, with special reference to pri-
vate undertakings based on the same
plans. This, according to Mr.. Gale, is
matter of Judgment and each in
quirer is left to draw his own conclu-
sions from the facts presented in the
report of the surveys progress. The
value fthis possibility has of course
been carefully considered and it is be-
lieved that as public enterprise, at
least, reasonable test is not only JUS
titled but highly desirable. The re-
port also contains information with
reference to the collection and tests
of potash samples being carried on in
cooperation between the United
States geological survey, the bureau of
soils, and the department of geology
of the Mackay School of Mines in Ne
vada, as well as an account of the ac-
tivities Of private enterprises in the
search for potash.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
STATE BANKERS
MEET At RENO

The State Bankers association be-
gan its fourth annual session at Reno
yesterday. Following is the program
carried out today:
Moning-10 a. m.
Address, ''The Problem of the
Liquid Loans James X. Lynch, vice
president the First National bank, San
Francisco.
Address, "Money and Banking"
II. F. Bartine, chief commissioner rail
road commission of Nevada.
Informal Addresses. f. Cosgrieff,
president Continental National bank,
Salt Lake City; c. F. Baker, assistant
cashier Croker National bank, San
Francisco; c. l.. Davis, assistant cash
ier Wells, Fargo Nevada National
bank, San Francisco; Harry Choynski,
assistant cashier Angelo and London
Paris National bank, San Francisco.
Afternoon-2 p. m.
Address, "Ely, the Greatest Camp
on Earth" H. N. Byrne, cashier the
First National bank, Ely.
Address, "Recent Tendency in
Banking Russell Lowry, assistant
cashier the American National bank
San Francisco.
Miscellaneous business, election OF
officers, resolutions, etc.
Informal Addresses. w. Eckley
agent Bank of California, N. A., Vir
ginia City; E. A. Brown, assistant
cashier California National bank, Sac
ramento; J. B. McCarger, assistant
cashier the Crocker National bank
San Francisco; F. w. Wolfe, assistant
cashier Bank of California, N. A., Sar
Francisco
Adiournm
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
Methodist Church Services.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preach
ing at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. A song
service will precede the preaching in
the evening. We have enlarged our
choir by several new members and we
have good program for the song SER
vice. The pastor and wife will sing
the ""Hand Writing on the Wall" I"
and there are other special selections,
solos by Miss Guthrie, Mr.. Rich, Mrs.
Rhea and others. Come and enjoy the
services with us. The subject of the
evening sermon will be what is called
"The objectionable Sim
J. III. HENRY, Pastor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
Baptist Chapel Car Services.

The revival meetings in the chapel
car are still going on, with good in
terest and attendance. Meetings are
being held every evening at 1880 p
m. The subject tonight is Religion
with a back bone.'' There will be
three meetings held in the ear Sunday;
IL a. m, subject, ga Fathers Sacri-
fee" 3 p. m, GA Man Delivered
from Prison. 1880 p. M, "Two Men,
Two Lives, Two Deaths, and Two
Places" Everybody is welcome to
these services.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
HOTEL LAFAYETTE ARRIVALS

Edward Doyle, Derby.
II. Burgess INLAY.
Miss Burgess, INLAY.
w. L. Palmer, Reno.
J. II. Wells, city.
w. r. Clifford, Maine.
Otto Busehyost, Ogden.
G. r. Harley, Salt Lake.
Harry English, Chicago.
G. b. Marshall, Omaha.
G. A. Smell, Portland.
]. r. Hardman, Elko.
Marie Mueller, Wyoming.
J. A. Langwith, city.
8. M. Tobin, Sacramento.
A. f. Gegan, San Francisco.
Jack Points, Denver.
8. #. Gates, Golconda.
VIM. Banning, Burns
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rea, National.
J. n. Mack, Ogden.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report Of the local
Office Of the weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at 8 q. m.
today:
Highest temperature yesterday, AZ.
Lowest this morning, 10.
Mean yesterday, "a.
Normal yesterday, 81.
Precipitation, .01 inch.
Prevailing wind direction, 8. w.
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge.
Weather Forecast-San Francisco,
December Is: Fair tonight and Sun
day WlLLSoN.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
MINING PROMOTER AND BRIDE
COME TO WINNEMUCCA

promoter, accompanied by his bride,
came in yesterday from Salt Lake, via
the Western Pacific. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rea are registered at the Lafayette,
where they will make their home for
the present.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
FOR GRAZING PER
MITS

NOTICE is hereby given that all an
plications for permits to Craze cattle,
horses and sheep within tn SANTA
ROSA NATIONAL FOREST during
the season of 1912, must be filed in
my office at Paradise, Nevada, on or
before February Is, 1912. Full infor-
nation in regard to the grazing fees
to be charged and blank forms to be
used in making applications will be
furnished upon request.
w. w. BLAKESLEE,
Supervisor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
New Suit Filed.

Through his attorneys, Bonnifield &
Brandon, Dionizie Belaustegue has
brought suit in the District Court
against George Abel and D. F. Abel to
recover the sum of $S47.25, alleged to
be duue for services as a miner on de-
PENDANTS property in the Jersey min
ing district, with costs of suit.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
DIR. WENDELL HOST AT
DINNER AT 1.-THE BUD

DIR. A. A. Wendell entertained a
number of friends at dinner at "The
Bud' last night. The room was beauti-
fully decorated with holly berries,
while the table decorations were roses
and carnations. Among those who en-
joyed the Doctors hospitality were
DIR. and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Fellows and
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
AWARDED CONTRACT FOR
CARRYING u, 8, MAILS

T. H. Guyon, local agent for Wells,
Fargo & Co., has been awarded the
contract for carrying the U. s. mail
between the Winnemucca postoffice
and the Southen and Western Pacific
stations for one year, beginning yes
terday
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
WITNESS IN RACEvICH TRIAL
PASSES THROUGH TOWN

A. A. Burke, former chief of police
of Reno, but now connected with the
Mammoth National company at Ma
tional, came down from camp Tuesday
and left the same evening for Reno,
whore he will be witness in the
Racevich murder trial, called for to-
day
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE
DEAL CLOSED YESTERDAY

Yesterday a deal was closed whereby
John Schmidt trasferred to Dave
Cordano his Rose Creek ranch. The
tract of land consists of 440 acres, and
it is understood that the purchase
price was $4,000.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
Christian Science Meetings.

The regular Sunday morning ser
vice of the Christian Scientists will
be held at the courthouse at IL o'clock
els the Universe, Including
Man, Evolved by Atomic Force. -
Services held Wednesday evenings at
the same place. Everybody invited to
attend these meetings.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT THE CHURCHES
Church of s.. Mary the Virgin.

Rev. A. Lester Hazlett will conduct
services in the Episcopal church to-
morrow. Morning prayer and sermon
at III O'Clock. Evening prayer and
sermon at 1880 O'Clock. Everybody in
vited.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
FORMER RESIDENT WILL BE
MARRIED TONIGHT AT OAKLAND

Announcement is made of the wed
ding of Miss Amy Ford to DIR. O'Neil,
which will be celebrated in Oakland
tonight. The groom is son of Robert
O'Neil, for many wears a resident OF
Paradise valley. Miss Edna Reinhart,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Reinhart,
of Winnemucca, will be one of the
bridesmaids.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
TICHHfFNOR CASE
Still ON TRIAL

The second trial of II. E. Tichenor,
indicted for obtaining money by false
pretense, is still occupying the atten-
tion of Judge Ducker and the jury.
The State has large number of wit
nesses and will probably not close be-
fore Tuesday, with indications that
the defense will not have closed and
tn cease reached the jury before Thurs
day.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
MINING MAN RETURNS
FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Dr. A. A Smith, manager of the Ne
vada Congo Gold Mining company at
Rose Creek. returned yesterday from
an extended visit to Los Angeles,
where he was called by the serious i'll
ness of a relative.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
WESTERN PACIFIC PAYCAR
WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW

The Western Pacific paycar is ex
pected to arrive shortly before noon
tomorrow, with the checks for last
months s pay for employees at this sta
ton, amounting to between $4,000
and $4,000 in the agrgegae.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16

Father P. f. Meehan returned this
morning from few days. visit to
Sparks.
County Surveyor Sheldon has return
ed from a professional trip to Kings
river
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
STANDING in THE
TOCCERY' CONTEST

At the close of the voting Wednes
day evening. the standing of the can
didates in ''The Toggery' auto con-
test was as fnllnws.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
st. Paul's Catholic.

Father Meehan will celebrate mass
in ST. Paul's Catholic church tomorrow
morning at 1920 O'Clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
Special for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1911.
Men 8 Special-With each pair of

4IbH , oTttIftI " ItII teIVH F'1fl u
Gloves, 5000 votes.
Ladies Special-With each pair of
Gloves, 5000 votes.
The sale of Coupon Books will be
discontinued on the above date until
further notice.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
WILL JOIN ORDER OF
ELKS AT RENO TONIGHT

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Loinaz left last
evening for Reno, where the former
will be initiated into the Order of
E,jks this evening.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16

grass, alsike and white clover. orchard
grass, tall meadow oat grass, Canadian
oluegress and hard or sheep fescne. In
all cases except in parts of the. south
west fall seeding has given mueh bet
ter resultes than sowing in spring.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List OF letters remaining uncalled
for in the Winnemucca postoffice for
the week ending December 16, 1911:
Gentlemen's List.
J.. G.. Wilson.
Oscar Spielman.
George Rice.
Walter v Sondern.
Mr.. Ed Simons.
W. w. Pangburn.
Mr.. Frank Norriss.
Carl Nahon.
Ray Maeklin.
Dennis Mcnamara.
Frank Hutchinson.
Norman Hoffman.
Theron Hillman.
r. w. Collins.
X. " Call (2).
Geo. l.. Coffen
f. c. Bradshaw.
j. r. Butler.
+. w. Bonham.
Juan Barrgaza.
Fred Baker (3).
Henry Aarmstead (2).
b. r. Cambron.
T.. Cipreani.
M. Diposti.
Ladies' List.
Miss Rowena Conner.
Nj IS Ella Hoffman.
Camille Flench (2).
1nese letters will be sent to the
dead letter office Dee. 30, l9ll, IT not
delivered before. In calling for the
above, please say advertised, Civ
ing date of list.
J. A. ROGERS. P. M.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16
READING NOTICE

On December 49,, "a and 25 the
Southern Pacific company will sell
round-trip tickets to Salt Lake and re-
turn at the following rates:
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16

Going trip must commence ON date
Of sale. Fnal return limit expires on
January 2. Apply to agents or Dis
trict Freight and Passenger Agent.
j. M. FUETON.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-12-16

List OF letters remaining uncalled
for in the Winnemucca postofice for
the week ending December 16, 1911:
Gentlemen s List.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
TERMS OF SUPREME
COURT JVnGFS
RIG MON d. VA.-Specif

X I II NJ y y ID, NA.-Special.-
At the 1906 session OF the Legisla-
ture judges of the Supreme Court
were elected, and drew terms as fol-
lows:
l. Observation-Disclosures year term, be-
ginning February 1. 1907.
,. keith-Ten-year term, beginning
February /. 1907.
3. -Eight-year term. be-
ginning February /. 1907.
/. Whittle-SiN-year term, beSin-
ming February I. 1907.
.. CardWei l-FouT-yeo term. be-
ginninG February /. 1909.
As Judge Cardweu Sot the shortest
term: he has since been reelected for
full term OF twelve years. His term
VIII, therefore. not expire until De
cembcr 81. 1922 Hereafter each OF
the Judges, IT reelected. will serve "a
tWelVe-Near term. The design OF Sec
ton Of the schedule of the Consti-
tuition was To prevent any one Lcgis-
lature from choosing all the judges.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
NAPLEONIC COATS.

mere Is something distinctly NaDo-
Ieonlc in the style Of many OF the new
spring coats, some of them being fin
lshed with large reverS, sharply point
ed, while others have high double col
lars IN satin or velvet, fitting Quite
closely around the throat. A very Ell
lectlve coat with a collar of the latter
description is trimmed with very large
buttons in most distinctive fashion.
and carried out I'm pale biscuit col
ored cloth, With the short waist held
IN place by band of soft black satin.
and the fUllneSS of the skirt drawn i'm
lightly under a deep hem of the same
material. The high collar is OF black
satin, and the trimming of the coat is
completed by the big buttons already
mentioned. These are covered with
biscuit colored silk cord and grouped
on the front of the coat and again
on the shoulders and at the wrists.
Feathers and flowers divide the hon
orS equally so far as the trimming of
the new millinery is concerned. while
the shapes continue 10 be of the most
eccentric description. In many in
stances the hats are worn at such an
extraordinary angle that half the fea-
lures are to all intents and PURPOSES
ractically obliterated, while in other
asses the shapes are pulled down SO
closely over the forehead that the hair
IS entirely hidden, and one only gets
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
LOBSTER NOVELTIES.

The hostess who is tired of plain
Iobster salad, lobster farci, or lobster
Newburg Will find a pleasant change
In Lobster cocktail as a first course
In fried lobster for a fish course and
IN creamed lobster on toast as a main
dish for family lunch as we'll as a
fish course.
For the cocktail cut the meat of
OolIed lobster into good sized pieces
ABOUT half the size of an OYSTER
ana serve in a sauce made of a table,
spoonful each Of Worcestershire sauce
tomato catsup and lemon Juice. flaw
oreu mighty with cayenne, a drop or
Two Oh tabasco, salt, and a teaspoonful
OF fresh grated hOrseradish.
MIX the lobster in this sauce and
Iet II stand on the ice until we'll
chilled. Serve in glasses like the ovs-
Ter cocktail. Instead of the catsup
Pheasant change is made by using
Chll sauce or Oscar sauce in the
dressing.
Cut as big and shapely pieces as
you can get for the fried lobster. which
Is hrst boiled. Dip in eggs and bread
crumbs, Try IN boiling fat just before
serving and drain on brown paper.
serve with Hollandaise sauce. 10
which is added chopped olives and a
Ilttle onion juice, or with a tauce
lartare mixed with fresh peas.
Dice boiled lobster that is to he
served on toast and marinate in a lit
tie lemon juice for a few minutes In
the meantime make a rich cream
dressing or white sauce, highly sea-
soned with cayenne and q few drops
OF onion. Add the lobster to the hot
sauce; let ii simmer only for five min
utes. and serve at once on hot but
tered toast
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
WEEKLY SHORT STORY
A BASHFUL SUITOR.
By EyVin BhOhOIm.

Joban Larsen was terribly bashful.
and when after many deliberations he
made up his mind to marry he could
think of no other way of proposing
than through an advertisement. Not
because he did not know several ladies
whom he would have liked to make
Mrs. Larsen, but his bashfulness was
SO strong that the very idea that his
friends might discover his intentions
and laugh at him made him SILVER.
He was at that time thirty-six years
old, quite good-looking and of a very
gentle disposition. He was the owner
OF considerable real estate and at the
mead OF good business and all he
needed to make a happy home was a
good wife.
But, try as he might, he found it
impossible TO write a suitable adver-
tisement.
Il do not want an old wife," he said
10 himself, "but, of course, l cannot
advertise that l want a pretty young
Girl-and pretty she must be. And as
for the rest, she must be refined. must
cal, amiable and fond of home life.
No, / cannot do It, If il was ever
found out that the advertisement was
mine, should be unhappy for the
rest of my life"
For two days he hesitated, but at
last he decided to ask the advice of
a lady he knew, a young widow, who
had often sympathized with his lonely
life. 1t was strange that he, who was
so bashful, should turn to a woman
who would have been delighted TO be-
come Mrs. Larsen, but strangely
enough he never thought of that. Mrs.
Jensen was an old friend of his, whom
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
COCOA SHELLS

Cocoa shells, the thin outer cover
ing Of the cocoa bean, have = mild.
delicate flavor milder than either ca
Goa or broma. l find that TWO level
tablespoons of the shells 10 q pinr a.
milk IS good proportion 10 use PzI
the shells in the milk and ALLOW l1sr
10 come 10 a boil. then take Oh ths
fire and strain through muslin. 50 Il
Will be perfectly clear and free frou
shells and sediment This is The chlzf
point to be observed. Made This way
the beverage has a delicate flavor and
color. and is good, hot or cold Nhar
cooled, set on the ice FOR several h,uvz
10 get cold. Serve in glasses with Z
spoonful Of whipped cream ana 4 bit
Of ripe fruit on the top OF each glass-
Ice cream, custard, blancmange anu
Bavarian cream are all delicious urads
with cocoa shells. boiled i'm milk Bol
for two minutes longer than Whez q
is 10 be used rs a beverage. This ex-
ira boiling will give il a more 1rE-
nCunced flavor. but TO cook u ny
longer Will make il taste bitter WheE
cool, flavor with extract of hitter a.
mOnds, and tbs dessert Will have the
true burnt almond flavor. To make
these desserts follow good recipes for
vanilla cream or custard, allowing twx
tablespoons of cocoa shells 10 eacS
pint of milk or cream. The cost ae
a pound 81 shells, and the bulk. Is Z
surprise when they are bought for tbs
first time