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The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
sH|PP|NG CLERK
IS AWAY SHORT
Emil Engester, l6-Year-0ld Youth
Employed in Kern's, Admits Steal
ing About $500.

Emil Engester. 16 years old, en-
ployed in the shipping department OF
Kern's dry goods store, was arrested,
Saturday, by Detectives Reid and
Good, on charge Of grand larceny.
He is accused OF taking about $60U
OF the firms money. which he admits
70 the police he expended for cam'
eras, electric batteries, toys anc other
boyish luxuries.
One of the boys duties was to re.
ceive packages from the express com
panies and pay the checks by getting
the money from the cashier. Officers
of the firm and the police say the
youth has been making fake entries
In the books, getting money to pay
for imaginary shipments, and appro'
priating II for his own use.
The detectives say the boy has con-
fessed. He denies that he spent any
OF the money on his girl friends.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR JOHN KAY & CO.
Jewelry Firm Said To Be Solvent,
But Lacks Capital To Garry
On the Business.

An involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy has been fled in the United
States court against John Kay & Co.,
jewellers and diamond merchants In
the Majestic building. The petition
was fled at the instance OF Cattle,
Ettinger & Co., the Whiting Manu-
featuring Co., and David Kaiser e Co.,
OF New York, and was put in after
the affairs Of the company had been
examined by committee OF the ma
tional jewellers organization. The at
torneys for the petitioners are Clark,
Lockwood, Bryant and Klein. and No
BILE T. Lawson of that firfh has been
appointed receiver under bond of
$25, 900.
The liabilities are not stated In the
petition, but are said TO be about s90,-
900. The assets of the company COM
prising the stock OF diamonds, silver
ware and jewelry In the store In the
Majestic building are about equal 10
the liabilities. The firm is perfectly
solvent II 10 stated. but lacks capital
with which to co6iinn :. business. The
petition In bankruptcy was coIaider.
ed the best method Of adjusting mat
ters.
The direct cause Of the present sit
uation is the death Of w. G. Smith.
few month ago Mr.. Smith was a
special partner IN the firm and had
furnished most lof its financial back
ing. At his death the Arm was left
without sufficient capital to keep up
the business.
1T Is purely friendly action" said
Mr. Kay. I'VE expect to make n full
settlement and get new capital with
In very short tiWe. The company
Is perfectly SOLVENT and We will be
able to go ahead as soon as a plan OF
reorganization can be put through.
am not worrying at all"
The court has granted authority
for the continuance of the business,
Mr.. Kay being in charge under the
receiver.
John Kay has been In the jewelry
business In Detroit for 80 years. Until
about four years ago he was a men,
ber of the Arm Of Wright, Kay and
Co. Since then he has been conduct
Ing his present store In the Majestic
buildiIig
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
WIFE THREW ACID ON HIM WHEN
HE INSISTED ON TAKING WALK
Louis Metz. hen-Pecked Hubby. Car
rIes Troubles TO court--Many
Divorces Granted.


A letter from her husband In which
he informed her that he did not love
her and never had, was shown TO
Judge Donovan In the divorce court,
Saturday, as one of the reasons, why
Adalaide Knetchtel should have q d.
'voroe from Herbert Knechtel.
Il do not love you and never did"
he wrote. ~ have tried ~ keep up
appsarances for three years. and can
not do II any longer. Get divorce
II you want to. will not oppose you.
You can get Il on any grounds you
wish.'
Augusta Geoffroy said that she kiss
ed her husband. Peter, when he left
for work one bright morning In 1908,
and they seemed to be as happy az
ever, but Peter never returned. She
waa siven Z. decree. &
Louis Metz testified that he was not
permitted to leave the house upon
any excuse, and once, when he insist
ed upon going for little stroll on q
pleasant afternoon, he said his wife,
Adde, threw carbolic acid upon him.
Degree granted
Other DEGREES granted were to: Neil
VS.. Iva Good, desertion; Titus L. vs.
Frances Denk, desertion; Florence W..
Charles Janisse. drunkenness: Minnie
VS.. Frederick Breseman, desertion;
Stanislaus VS.. Waclawa Zurowski, de-
sertion: Caroline vs. William Witter.
cruelty; Clara vs. William Topley,
cruelty; George vs. Irene Foster, In
fidelity: Ella vs. George Willetts, de-
sertion; Mary vs. Hiram Winters, de.
sertion; Richards vs. Catherine Con-
way, drunkenness; Edward vs. Anna
M. Dean, cruelty; Julia vs. Delos Hol-
semburg, nop-support: Rose va.
Charles Butmahs cruelty and drunken.
ness
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
PR0GR[ssIvEs TO.
keep UP FIGHT FOR.
DIRECT ELECTIONS
II Measure for Selection Of U. s.
Senators by People Is Defeated at
This Session Battle Will Be
Continued in Next Congress.
Senator Borah Says Test Next Week
Will Have Educational Effect and
Increase Popular Interest.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 25.-With the
direct election Of senators resolution
practically killed In the senate by the
Sutherland amendment adopted yes
terday. the senate progressives today
declared that the fight for the meas
ure will go on to the finish.
IL the measure is- beaten at this
session the battle will be continued
into the next congress, according to
Senator Borah (Repn. Idaho), who
has led the supporters of the proposi.
ton.
"This resolution IL the first OF It's
ed by a senate committee. A number
OF resolutions for the election OF sen-
ators have passed the house but In
the senate they have never left the
committees to which they were re-
ferred.
1--WE expect to have more than u
majority OF the votes of the senate In
favor Of the resolution. The total
will run very close to the two-thirds
vote, which is the requisite number.
IL We do not have a two-thirds vote.
the fight will be resumed In the next
session.
"As the contest to amend tne :on.
stftution to permit the popular elcc-
ton OF senators has continued at In
teryals for nearly century. the fact
that the first record vote will be taken
next week is at least a sign of pro-
gress. II will have an educational CT
feet and will stimulate popular inter
est.
The senate yesterday afternoon re-
jected the provision In the bill for
direct election OF United States sen.
ators by the people to give the states
full control of the elections of SEN
ators without the possibility of re .,u-
lation by the federal government.
The vote was: Years, 60: nays, 81.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
RAPs RECIPROCITY PLAN.
Senator Mccumber Says II 10 Blow to
Northwestern States.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-"By this
treaty you strike the great cereal
and stock interests OF the northwest
ern states a staggering blow. but they
will arise and return that blow with
interest"
This was a warning given In q
speech in the senate today by McCum-
ber (Repn. N. d., to the "Plutocratic
manufacturing interests in the cities,
which he held responsible for bring
ing about the Canadian reciprocity
treaty. Nearly all Of McCumbers con-
stituents are farmers. He charged
that breach in the wall of protec-
tion had been made at the expense
of these tillers OF the soil, but II
would not be the limit of tariff revi.
sion."
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
GOES MAD WITH GRIEF.
Italian Tries 70 Kill seif oA Learning
Mother 10 Dead.

When he received letter. Satur-
day morning. with the sad announce
ment that his mother had died back
In his home I'm Italy, Toney Bongios-
no, ~ years old, No. 312 Monroe-ave.,
went mad with grief and attempted
to end his own life, by stabbing him.
self with butcher knife. A dozen
Italian boarders there struggled with
him and finally wrested the knife
away from him.
An auto patrol was called. and he
was taken to st. Mary's hospital,
where he was placed in the observa-
tioI ward.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
To Use New cathedrsI Sunday

81. Paul's new cathedral Wood
ward and Hancock-aves., will be used
for the first time for regular services
tomorrow There will be three SER
vices. communion at o'clock In the
morning, conducted by Bishop Will
iams, and the regular morning and
evening services. The new organ N
not yet ready and an orchestra viii
be used until II is completed. The
formal dedication of the church will
not take place until May.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
Killed In Chinese Tong Feud.

FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 25.-Pollce
today are convinced that Chon Chung,
laundryman, murdered here last
night, was the victim OF one OF the
Chinese tong fends. They are look
ing for. two strAnge celestials who
quarrelled with Chon Chung. The
Chinaman's body was horribly mutt
lated. Triangular shaped incisions
were cut in-each wrist, severing the
main arteries. llH
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
Man Tries Suicide.

II. II. Baxter, lodger In the DAILY
hotel, Fort-st., near Third-ave., at
tempted suicide, Saturday afternoon,
by inhaling gas. Inmates OF the hotel
detected the odor OF gas and broke
into his room, which he had locked. The
man was unconscious and was hurried
to St. Mary's hospital i'm an auto pa
troll. No motive for the attempt at
suicide is known. Baxter is about 2S
years old. He registered In the hotel
about four days ago.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
Man Reported Missing.

Richard Epple, an expert upholster,
over from Stuttgard. Germany, but a
short time, is missing. He was ,Sg-
istered in the Hotel Nornandie. but
has been missed since Feb s. Since
that date. he has not called for his
mail. which has reached generous pro
portions. He IL 35 years old. Henry
Schaechterle, No. 1856 Mt. Elliott
ave-. q bosom friend, has reported the
disappearance TO the police.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25

Woman Swallows Poison In Pressnce
Of Her Daughter.

ALPENA, Mich, Feb. 25.-(spe-
cial.1-In the presence Of her little
daughter, Mrs. Ethel M. Turk, %.
committed suicide last night by swal-
lowing carbolic acid. No motive IL
known. Her husband works In the
woods.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
Bandits Escape with $4,000.

PITTSBURG, Kas., Feb. 25.-Arm-
ed posses today are searching for two
heavily armed men who last night
held up Bert Briggs, cashier Of the
Sheridan Coal Co., and Mrs. 8. e.
Arnold, the postmistress, at Fuller,
near here. and escaped with $4,000
intended for the payroll OF the COM
pany.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
FALLS TO DEATH.

HOLLAND, Mich, Feb. 25.-Timo.
thy Slaght, 49, manager OF a local
theater was killed by falling 25 feet
while helping TO erect an electric
sign today. He alighted upor his
feet but the force Of the fall broke his
spine. Ih4
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
sroRK BREAKS RECORD.
Over 800 Little strangers Arrive In
Detroit This Week.

The stork broke all previous rec
ords In Detroit this week and set a
new mark by bringing 30s little
strangers into the homes Of the city.
or these, 159 are boys and 149 girls.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
Woman Found Dead Mysterlously.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 25.--Miss
Ida Bunting. 46, and wealthy, was
found early this morning, lying on ,he
floor of an isolated house on her farm
near Sonora, with bullet In her
head. Portions OF her body had been
burned to a crisp. She went to the
place Tuesday evening to investigate
q rumored burglary there, and was
last seen at dusk on that evening,
walking along the railroad tracks VITA
an unknown man. She owned an so.
acre farm and was usually well Aup-
piled with money.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
JUDGE PHELAN IMPROVING.
Suffering From Heavy Cold 10 State
ment Of Physicians.

Judge James Phelan, who has been
laid up the past week with q heavy
cold. Is slowly improving. according
to his attending physician. DIR. Daniel
LaFerte. The Judge must keep to
his room for a few days yet, but he
is getting along nicely" said DR.. La.
Ferte, Saturday.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
At 90, ATTORNEY IS
READY FOR FIRST CLIENT

CLINTON, Ark. Feb. 25.--A
Callen, 80, today is member
of the Van Buren, bar and says
he II ready for his first client.
He has never practiced before
although he showed the Judge
OF the local circuit court IL
cense by the Missouri supreme
court In 1884 and IL was upon
this that he was admitted to
practice without examination.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and vicinityt Ineressing
cioudfness with rain late tonight or
west wfnds, shifting 90 north, SUNDAY.
Lower Mfchfgant IncreasinG cisudi-
n<ss followed by rain I'm south portion
and rain or snow I'm north portion sat-
urdsy nfght or sunday. Colder sunday
brisk south and soufhwesf winds, shift
Ing TO ncrth sunday morning..
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
36,38l ADMITTED IN MONTH.
In January 24,t2o Men and 12,24t
Women Entered u. s.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-During
January, 36,361 immigrants were ad-
mitted to the United States-24.l20
men and 1924 women. or this total
6,054 were Hebrews, the largest num-
ber in any race. Southern Italy furn-
fshed the next largest number, 5,377.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25
DANvILLE JUROR DYING.
Foreman Isaac Woodyard 10 Suffering
From Heart Trouble.

DANvILLE, H., Feb. .25.--Foreman
Isaac woodward, Of the grand Jury
which has been investigating election
corruption In Danville and Vermillion
county, is believed to be dying.
In the event OF death, II IL now be-
lieved Judge Kimbrough will appoint
jury investigation will continue. At
the time woodward was stricken.
Judge Kimbrough refused to appoint
another foreman, declaring the Jury
must adjourn or wait for the fore
mans recovery.
Foreman woodward is suffering
from heart trouble, aggravated by la
grippe.
The grand jury will re-assemble
Monday.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25

Ono year ago fodayt Highest tenn
persture, 7os lowest, fep nsesn,. rs, no
Drecipftntiens psrtiy eisuay skies.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-25

Patent Applications nIed by Bartnsi
q Barthsl. 81 w Congress-st
Job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co., No. Is John R-st Call
Main 1925. or City sass.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
First Bale Of Ce!iCn.

Houston, Texas, June 12.-Estab-
fishing new crop record by eleven
days for first appearance Of the new
cotton crop, a bale of Cameron coun-
ty staple was received on the Uous-
ton cotton exchange today.
1t grew on the farm of Ernest
Matz and will be sold to the highest
bidder. Part OF the bales journey
was made by special train because it
was reported other first bales
were enroute for the exchange.
The cotton was sold at $2.O5.A per
pound. the total weight being 49a
pounds and the price $1.O15. This
was the highest price ever paid on
the Houston exchange for bale of
cotton. It was classed as strict
middling,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22

Cardinal Gibbons says a true
vonaan's place is at home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
People Tell About Good Things.

Seventeen years ago few people in
the world knew of preparation as
a powder for the feet. To-day after
the merit of Aliens Foot-Ease has
been told year after year by one
gratified person to another, there
are millions abroad and in this coun-
try who would as soon go without
dentifrice as without the daily use
of Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t is clearly,
wholesome, healing, antiseptic pow
der to be shaken into the shoes,
which has given rest and comfort to
tired and aching feet in all parts of
the world. 1t cures while you walk.
Over 10000 testimonials of cures Of
smarting, swollen, tender, perspir-
ing feet. 1t prevents friction and
wear Of stockings and will save in
your stocking bill ten times its cost
each. limitations pay the dealer a
larger profit, otherwise you would
never be offered a substitute when
you ask for Aliens Foot-Ease. the
original powder for the feet. 1t
gives a restfulness and springy
feeling that makes you forget you
have feet. Aliens Foot-Ease is the
greatest comfoat discovery of the
age and so easy to use. It prevents
soreness, blisters or putting. Don't
go OF your vacation without pack
age Of Aliens Foct-Ease. Sold eve
rywiere, Csc. Don't accept any
substitute. Sample sent free. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Oinsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
Notice of Land Sale

u by virtue of power vested in R
n, smith by certain deed of trnst ~
executed by Ivey Parker which bS T.
GUY recorded in the office of the e
Register of Deeds for Halifax ~ come une
~ ~, N sSt Carolina, in book 1873. at
page page SSo. | will, as executor of R r =
s smith, on the 5th day of JUN 1911 =
sen Tor cash, at public auction Mt to !,
Sne highest bidder, in the town o o
scotland Neck, N. c., at p o,eIno ~
a M: the following described il e1 rsai
i Iot Mo L Lot No. IS and one half it of
f Hal;fe -" in the town IF Hobroo Ui'
c naliiax county. North Carolina az
Ii Tor i to the map of said town said aid
,oes Delng on the north side Of c S~r
me5ce street of said town front It'll
100 feet. anu running back
ms the I'd day of June. 1911
STUART SMITH.
EXT r. H. Smith.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
Halifax Farmers sjnIOl.

Whereas; we deem it best to hold
the County meeting in different
parts of the County in connection
with Union Rallies, Therefore be it.
Resolved, that the Halifax county
Divisions Of the f. E. & C. u. Of A.
Convention assembled at Halifax,
N. c., on the 10Th day Of June, 1911.
!. That the locals be divided into
a districts as follows, Dawsons,
Crowell and Station district No l.
Draper, Hardee and IIeathsviile dis
trict No 2. Darlington, Quankee
Hawkins Chapel district No 3. Car
ters, Viewers, Calvery and Essex,
district No 4. Provided that any
Local, net named above may join
any district they wish to.
2. That The district Union rallies
and County meetings shall be held
as follows: No l. about the 18th Of
July, No 2. about the 18th, Of Au-
gust, No 3. about the 18th of Sep
tember, No 4. about the 18th Of o.
tober.
3. That the County Secretary
shall call a meeting Of the different
districts 20 days or more before: the
time OF the said district Rally at the
first named Local in each district:
cath Local in said district shall be
required to send three delegates to
the call district meetings. The three
delegates are to constitute Com
ni@tee to arrange for the time,
place add dinner.
| That the president, vice-presi-
dent and secretary shall constitute q
commlttea to secure a speaker or
speakers for each district meeting.
The expenses OF the speaker to be
paid oat Of County treasury. The
expenses of the dinner etc, to be
paid for by the members Of Locals
constituting the district.
5. That the chairman of the dis
trict committee shall at once notify
the County secretary Of the date,
and place Of rally. The secretary
be AMI IS hereby instructed t. prop
esly adgc, tisa tie meeting.
6. Th4t q copy cf these resolu.
tons be spread in tie minutes OF
this Meeting copy sent to each To-
cal Secretary and copies to the press
for publication.
Amended end unanimously adop
ted this the 10th Cay of Jane 1911
H. S. HARRISON, Pres.
GEO. r. BENNETT, Sec. Treas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
Administrators Notice

Having this day qualified as .d.
Illustrator Of Dempsy Bryan. de-
eased, late Of the County Of Hal;sfx
and State Of North Carolina th;s * <
to notify all persons having cls;r -
against the estate of said deceoso. . :
EXHIBIT them to the unders;0neS ~ ~
ms NJ ONE IN the town of Sco coil a.
dav Of j. Ji,n w. on or before the 18th.
AZ p neasa IN bar Of Their recovery ~,,'
vii persons nan, indebted to said estate
W." Th i,a 4a immediate settlement
inls the LIST. day OF june. 1911
Administered <; M. johnson,
= a. y r. G, Dunn, Attoyrneyss.a n'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
No Slavery to Work.

Deskins, Va.-Mrs. Mary A. Van
dyke, in a letter from Deskins, says:
81 had serious female troubles, last
ing 40 days at time. was so weak
could hardly walk, so l tried Car.
dui. Soon was better. Now l am
we'll" If you suffer from any Wo-
manly pain or weakness, take Car.
dui. the woman's tonic. Cardu
will lift you out Of the misery and
WEAKNESS, caused by womanly weak
ness, and help you to see the bright
side of life. Try it. Your druggist
eslls it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22

The Nashville Graphic knows
something about what it takes to
build up q town. The Graphic says:
1T is little use for the local editor
to waste his lungs and spraIn his
spine in trying to boom his town
when the citizens al stand around
with their hands ;n their pockets and
indiferoa*ly welt for something to
turn up. # the capitalist Or business
men do not put their shoulders to
the wheel and 90 little boosting it
is useless for the editor to try and
boom things. He can write boom
articles till he gets bald headed, bui
if the citizens themselves 90 net take
hold and push, the town will forever
stick in tie mud. Of what use is it
for the local paper to suggest ain
provements and new enterprises if
the suggestions are never acted up
On? One man cannot boom g. town.
It requires the concerted action OF
the citizens When enc man should
eI's a town and attempts to carry il
there are always lot Of cranky
Eickers ready to jump On top Of the
load. Unity Of action is what knocks. >
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22
The A. & n. College.

The North Carolina College Of Ag-
riculture and Mechanic Arts announ-
ces in another column its opening for
another year on September Z. This
College continues to grow in num-
hers and in usefulness. Last year it
enrolled $50 students. Its graduates
are taking leading part in the in
dustrial life Of our State, and are in
steady demand at good salaries.
Young men who desire to fit them
selves for success in industrial occu-
pations will do we'll to consider such
a form of education.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22

WHAT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-22

Miss IiaWeg.en ImpgoVIng.-thi aaa
Fager ppegaieg..-Oiher news.

Halifax. n. c., June 2o.-M ISIS
pattic Shaw, of Weldon, came Sun
day to see Mr. and Mrs. Ira Z.
Shaw.
Miss Esther Howerton, who was
taken violently i'll last week, and
carried to the hopsital at Richmond
bv DR.. H. B. Furgerson, and accom-
panied by her sister. Mrs. Henry
Gowan, at this writing is reported as
being much better. There has been
much apprehension On the part OF
friends here for Miss Howerton.
She is a very sweet and popular
young lady, and has friends unnum-
bered.
Mrs. Ira G. Shaw, who has been
right i'll with fever for about four
weeks, at this writing is not much
improved,
Chills and fever and other ills have
been playing a prominent part IN the
life of our town for some weeks
There is scarcely family that has
not been affected in one way OF
another. This is rather unusual, a:
the general health Of the town /:
above the average.
Mrs. Henry Marshall, of Clarkton
IN. c., has been visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Daniel, foi
several days.
Mrs. John Blount, of Rocky Mount
spent day here last week with hel
sister, Mrs GoWan.
Mrs. William Leonard Harrell an(
Miss Harrell, Of Scotland Neck, were
here to see Mrs. Safer last week.
Miss Roberta Dickens, who is ;
| teacher in the Louisburg College
came last week to visit Mrs. c. H
Hale, and Mrs. K. w. Carter, ives
of town.
Swain Norman, Of Littleton, ha
been here with his father severa
days.
Edward Travis, Jr., left last Fri
day Cor Washington. D. c., and viii
act as page in the Senate for tn
the balance of the session.
MIR. and Mrs. w. T. Shaw, of Wei
don, were here Sunday to see Mr.
and Mrs. |. G. Shaw.
Masters Stanford and Allison Ira
Wis and Edward Wilson, Of Weldon
have been the guests Of Master Lou
is Travis for several days.
Dr.. Ferrebee, Of Raleigh, cam
Sunday to see his aged mother.
Harry S. Fenrer, one Of our boy
who is doing we'll in the insuranc
business at Detroit, Mich. is her
this week to see his parents, nj
and Mrs. Jno. H. Fenner.
Mr. Willie Eure came home frog
Trinity College last weak for his V;
cation.
Miss Pattie Vaughan, Of Scotlar
Neck has been the guest OF Mrs. /
l.. Stedman several Gays.
Mr.. Jas. 0. Applewhite and chic
, ran speat Sunday here, the guest {
Mrs. John Fenner.
Miss Nell Nelson left for Ricl
mond Saturday and viii be gone Sc,
, eral days.
W z COppEDcE