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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
(BY Assoc1ArEO FsESs.)


COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2T,--With
a binding snow storm and the temper.
ature falling, gnawed by hunger and
suffering from cold, the thousands OIL
feed sufferers through Ohio today
faced the uncertainty which the freeS.
ing temperature was adding to their
plight.
Although some OF the early reports
said flood waters were recedins s!o%'
" there was little change in the flood
height The water was still at such
height as to maroon the sufferers,
many Of whom we're III fro: the eS'
posure attendant to night in the
oren cllnging to some point Of vantage
above the murky waters. Some ,spen[
the night in trees, and many others on
house tops. All were facing the chilly
wind. binding rain, sleet and snow.
Early reports from Dayton indicated
that the fire which during the night
had wrought much destruction and
lrobably added to the death toll was
raging again. Its extent. was uncer'
tain and there seemed to be little
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
Z SOMETHING ABOUT
The PROGRESS OF
THE PRESS.
BY John P. FalIOn

"You cannot see the forest for
the. trees" said historian, "nor
history In the making for beng
so close to the event."
He wrote before the present
greatness Of the newspapers was
attained. Nowadays the history
. Of the minute Is yours when you
pick up your daily newspaper.
Not only those things which hap.
pen in the city and throughout
the country, but throughout the
world. There are romances back
cf this achievement, tales Of suf.
ferIng, Of loyalty to the paper,
cfilona hours, Of strenuous en-
deavor and daring.
Consider carefully this COM
pesIte wonder, the newspaper
WHICH you buy daily for an in
significant price. Usually It con
talhs several square yards Of
paper, and, In the metropolitan
dalIles, Its E.nss CT type set end
to end would extend for miles.
And all this type must be set In
4 few short hours. The wonder
is that your paper does not cost
you many times its present
price.
The advertisements, as well
as the news, are of great i'm.
portares beeaase they2brlng you
the stere news Of Falrmont's
leading merchants and tell you
81 oppsrtunst ties 20 pgrsli at i
SD saving b 4
= Z Il > Il N ". iIi1l SIX r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
The Water is Reeeding
There Can Be No Actual knowledge
Nor Intelligent Estimate of
fatalities at this Time

DAYTON Ohio flood passed today
but the apprehension great famine and sickness
rOno hourly The food water eeeded
@ before the thousands mdrOoned ia
the ated Four motor boats arrived fro"
effort made to extend
relief M urgent Already there
ny increasing of deaths in all parts the city
but fact actual knowledge Intelligent
estimate, Of the extent CT fatalities time
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
OVER SIX HUNDRED
PERISH. AT COLUMBUS D
CHURCHES, STATE INSTITUTIONS
AND STORE ROOMS ARE CROWD.
ED WITH REFUGEES WHO TELL
STORIES OF INDEscRleAeLE
HORROR.
(BY ASSOCIATED PRsss.)

COLUMBUS, Ohio. March 27.-Be'
tween 600 and 1000 persons lost their
lives in the flooded west side of Co
lumbus according to a representative
Of the Columbus Dispatch who got
Into communication at noon with the
newspaper which he represents. This
same estimate is given by those In
charge of the relief stations, Discov'
cry made this morning among the
stricken populace they say, are Iappall'
Ing. The churches. States fnstitu'
tons, and store rooms are crowded
Tlth refugees who tell stories of indie.
srribable horror. Former Mayor Mar
shall received telephone message
from his law partner who lives in that
section saying that the death toll
would reach one thousand. Throngs
Of excited groups OF people crowded
about rescue headquarters and assert.
ed that the estimate OF the loss were
rot exaggerated, The trIe extent OF
the tragedy and the exact number Of
deaths will not he known for days
when the mass of wreckage, houses
and uprooted trees strewn on the low
land south OF the city is uncovered
This mass OF debris is now under sew
cral feet of water with swift currents
running in many directions. Il is as.
serted that scores of entire families
have been wiped out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
Saturday, March 29fh
1918, AT 3 O'CLOCK P. M.

THE following described real estate the named John
niken Pauley Bankrupt ggI
lot Of ground situate the MonOngahela Industrial
pany Addition the city Of Farmon in the county
State of West Virginia map plat OF which said
record in the Office of the Clerk Of the County Court
county West Virginia. in Deed Book -, on pages 7I
lis say: Part Of lots Nos and in Block No of pla
fronting MOrgantown avenue seventyve (75 feet and
ing back between parallel es distance of about one
fifty (15O) alley and particularly described
follows
Beginning in line Of MOrgantOwn avenue at point
en- and oneha 37 12) feet distant from corner Of
of Block T. plat &C. being corner Of Edward Woods o
ming back thence in northeasery direction with line ot
gantown avenue sevenyfve (5) feet running thence
angles in souheastery direction about one hundred
feet to alley running thence with line Of said alley
westerly direction seventyfve 75 feet to corner Of
Woods lot running thence in northwerly
one hundred fifty (15o) feet beginning Being all Of
and part of lots Nos and 7, of Block plat O.
The above described property will be sold free and
all ncoae right of dover and all record Liens and nc
brances.
Ten uo per cent Of the purchase price in cash when
erty struck down to the highest bidder the balance
chase price to be paid in cash Of sale
Iof; deed when possession viii be given. ssS
Es 5S5Sf fsss aVEY sSI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
SHOULD
NEVER SPEAK
TOST.RANGERS
THAT ADVICE WITH NUMBER OF
OTHER "DoN'Ts" Is GIVEN BY
COMMITTEE AFTER MAKING AN
INVESTIGATION.

NEW YORK, March q. = Nation
wide plans for the better protection oil
young women travellers are being PEI
rccted by the Young Womens Chris
ton Association.
A committee appointed recently by
Mrs. James S. Cushman, president Of
the metropolitan Board. has under
consideration the posting In every
railroad STATEN and street. railway
car and station in the United States
the following warnings:
Girls. should never speak 70
strangers. either men or women, in
the street, III shops IN stations. in
trains, in lonely country roads or in
rlaccs of amusement.
Girls should never ask the way
of any but officials on duty, such as
policemen. railway officials or post
Een.
Girls should never stay to help a
woman who apparently raints at their
feet and should Immediately call a
policeman to her aid.
Girls should never accept an invi-
,ation to join Sunday school or Bible
class given them by strangers even
il the strangers are wearing the dress
Of sisters or nuns or in clerical at
tire.
Girls should never go to an address
given them by Il stranger.
Girls should never go TO any large
tcwn even for one night without
knowing OF safe lodging"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
LOCAL FLOOD
SITUATION

The traffic over the lines Of the
nongahcla Valley Traction COMPANY
has been very much inpeded today
the local flood situation. There has
been no service to Wilmington today
The track on the Warrington line has
been submerged at Downs BY the va
lers of Buffalo creek.
No cars have been able 70 set y
FaIrvIow today on account Of Sa hl
slip at Dakota mines,
The rains last night has caused tts
river to come up, but not high enough
to do any special damage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

chance of human interference owins
tc the lack of fire fighting facilities. A
small part Of Dayton's population TO-
day from their refuge on the highest
points in the city anXiOnsly waited
news of at least $4,000 Of its inhaN'
tants, hemmed in as they were by
swirling flood and raging fire. Only
little more from the section where 1t
IS feared there has been great losses
OF life, hundreds OF men and women
looked on helplessly. Eytn In thr
carly hours of the third day OF the
food many are dying of starvation.
Many fires have sprung up since
water from a burst reservoir pemed
in the tens of thousands, but the worst
blaze started yesterday afternoon. but
this morning was still claiming its toll
of property and daubtless many lives.
Although water from swollen
streams had been creeping up in the
outlying sections of the city for hours.
the catastrophe came within 80 min
utes after the reservoir broke. Few
escaped from the business section and
(Continued on Page EiELtD
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
WHEELING SUBMERGED
BUSINESS SUSPENDED

inches. which occurred N the year
1854.
The town is submerged, the news
paper Offices being under water and
the people are fleeing from the island.
Business is suspended to great en-
tent and great fear is felt for the safe
ty OF the city and-property of this Sec
ton. The report that Beaver dam had
burst is not true, though rivermen are
fearful that such will be the case and
II this should occur a water stage of
60 or G5 feet would be reached and in
this event a great loss of life as we'll
as property would be almost newt
able.
Many places Of business and resi-
dences have been vacated and the
situation is regarded rs most serious.
Telegraph and telephone communl-
cation is greatly impeded. Train SER
vice is practically abandoned.
WHEELING, W. Va. March 27.-
with Wheeling already in the tAsoes
OF one of the worst floods in its his
tory and a stage or so feet predicted
Itstore Saturday morning the cIlys is
In a panic. Over 10000 peopleiare
made homeless driven 70 thehgpae
Ia liAl NJ
eontllued on ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
81 FEET

A message through the Bell Tele.
phone Company late this afternoon
from Moundsville says that the stage
at Wheeling is now 50 feet and that
q 55 to IS foot stage is expected before
morning. Telephone trunk lines and
plant are almost out OF commission.
Parkersburg has no telephone com.
CONTINUED on rase F'ive.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
TABERNACLE

The Lyons Tabernacle will be prac-
tically completed this evening and
only a few finishing touches will be
necessary 10 complete the structure
after today.
A. large force OF men hfTe been at
CcontlHusd on Page EluhL)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
BIG HOTEL COLLAPSES
$50 SOULS PERISH

obtained on the wires here this morn
Ing and reported four feet OF the water
III the Main streets, while ut other
points in the city it is IS and more feet
deep. No mention was made of the
disastrous fire that was reported from
there last night. The estimate of the
dead in Piqua ls.betwen 30 TO 100.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

Especial to The West Virgin!anJ
WHEELING. March S7.-Fhe flood
situation here is extremely critical.
The waters continued to rise through
out the night and this morning and at
l o'clock p. m. a stage of As feet had
been reached with the river rising
at the rate Of three inches per hour,
The second rise is expected by Sat
urday morning, when the food stage
is expected to reach 50 feet. The
highest river stage recorded up TO this
time for this section was So feet ;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
OFFICIALS
TO VISH'I. 1. The
FLOOD DISTRICT !. ! |
SECRETARY GARRISON; OF VlA
DEPARTMENT, AND az oons
LEAVE WASHINGTON N otsict
(By Associated press.

AsHINGToN. March ~ eSte
tary Garrison, Of thswariIisB isBartneat
accompanied by chiet Of slatt General
Wood, and other high ofdeers otsllls
army will leave Washington tonlght
for the food district OF ohlo,
personal charge Of the relief once
and to personally represent Fesiasnt
Wilson, n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
a PITTSBURGH.
tBY ASSOCIATED PRtss.l

P1TTsBuRGH, Pa, March s7,-The
r',r@~s in this city are rising slowly, al.
though there Is no danger. Warnings
~. oGt py the weather departments
stats tfatfh stage WIN change IRON.
rs so.das to g teeF q j q tllsS mora
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

%IIazcl the little daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. W. d. Parker is very i'll at her
home in Belleview.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

SITUATION IN WEST VIRGINIA
METROPOLIS IS EXTREMELY
CRITICAL IA 55.FooT STAGE
is EXPECTED BY SATURDAY
MORNING -lF BEAVER DAM
BREAKS RIVER MAY RISE TO 60
OR 65 FEET.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27
AMONG THE FIRST BODIES RE.
COVERED WERE FIVE POLICE.
MEN REFUGEES HAD TAKEN
SHELTER IN HosTELRY.
NY AssG4GATEn PRrss.l

10Y ASSOCIATED PErss.l
HAMILTON, Ohio, March 2i.-The
Lake View Hotel in the residence part
Of town has just coiiapsed 1t is said
that 50 people haC taken refuge there
early in the day. Ten bodies were re-
covered ircm the flood ruins of this
city in the first hour Of search since
morning. Figuring en- this average,
no less han $50 pefs6hs have lost
their lives there. Aaclg the first re
.eoseredsSere the badIessof I'VE police;
Non: The body Of a w6naii has been
n sfonnd K
Tkos, ONO Ala1e iapa gas
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

Trustee s Sale of Real E81q1g|
In the District Court of the United States for the Western
District of Pennsylvania In re JOHN FLENN1KEN PAyh
Bankrupt. No. 6372 In Bankruptcy
The undersigned Trustee in Bankruptcy will offer az public
sale in front Of the Court House. Faimon West Virginia
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-27

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
WINSLOW.

The Winslow Ladies Aid will meet
Wednesday, at the church parlors.
Miss Harriet Derby. who is teaching
in Clinton, is visiting her friend and
classmate. Miss Clara Webster
A Missionary meeting win be held, at
30 T. NJ, Tuesday, at Mrs. Harry Nor
tons. A.
held. at go P. NJ Saturday. Parker
Patterson will conduct the meeting.
The many friends of Sam Clarke OF
the River road will be glad to know that
lie is improving. after an illness of sew
efal weeks
Miss Philbrook, domestic science teach
er In the High school. has been called
home by the death of her father.
Mrs Elmer Tozier was visiting friends
in Benton. Saturday.
Miss Hattie Simpson. who is teaching
at Skowhegan, was weekend visitor
nj her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Hollis
simpson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stobie of Lincoln
were recent visitors in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
Local Guardsmen
AT Rifle Range.

Despite the heavy doUnpour of rain
two picked rifle teams from Company
II went to the range, Sunday after
noon. and contended for marksman-
ship honors with the result that the
quintet known rs SARGENT Peavy's
team defeated the five tjiltnen from
Quartermaster Sargent Reynolds
sharpshooters by the score of S55 to
So The shooting was done from the
800 yard rapid firing aud from the
j0o- yard slow firing lines. The de-
featcd team set up Chicken sup
pers for their opponents and them
selves at the Royal following the
match.
Sergeant Peavey's team consisted
of, besides himself. Sargeant McMa-
hon, Private Thompson. Sergeant
Lightbody and Captain Murray. While
the opposing marksmen We're: Sar-
geant Reynolds. Sergeant Bouraue.
Corporal Ferland, Private Bellows and
Private G. Dubord.
The company has now organized a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
FAIRFIELD.

Linwood Pitman, L. of NJ, Il. pass
ed the week end in town with his par
ents, MIR and Mrs. William Pitman.
Mrs. X. O. Files is confined to her
home on High street with illness.
An all -day meeting of the Women's
Missionary Society will be held,
Wednesday, at the home of Mrs.
Renna Lawrence on the Shawmut
road. The time will be occupied by
sewins.
Miss Gertrude Waldron passed the
weekend at her home at Vassalbofo
The Boy Scouts of the Methodist
church win meet, Thursday evening
in the church yestry.
Mrs George White has returned to
her home at Skowhegan, after short
visit in town with Mrs. Alden Luce.
Joseph Costine has gone on a few
weeks hunting trip TO the northern
woods.
Ray Mitchell of Portland is visit
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Mitchell
Work in the First degree will be
carried out. Monday evening, at the
REGULAR meeting of the l. @. O. f.
OTIS Z. Lawry, L of NJ. '16, passed
the weekend at his home in town.
William Nash returned to Bangor.
sunday, after passing few days in
town with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
Juniors Of NJ. C. |. Give a
Reception 10 Seniors.
Miss Ada Coffin Given a Sur
prise Birthday Party.
Pi'tsfield Grange Holds Meeting.
Locals ard Personals.

\ delightful evening of poetry and
music was passed in Powers hall,
VI G. L., Frl3aH, when the Junior
class Of the school gave reception
10 the members of the Senior class.
The hall was prettiIy decorated in
crimson and white. the Junior class
cGtors. pr True of Portland, pianist
ard Mrs June Baker of Portland. a
reader, furnished the program. being
assisted by Miss Smith, teacher of
music, ana Miss Story, teacher of
voice culture, in the school. Refresh
ments We're served
Dan Crawford, African explorer.
gave a very interesting and instruc-
tive stereopticon lecture, Saturday
evening. at the Free Baptist church
before a large gathering.
Friends of George f. Cook. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Cook, will be in
terested 10 learn of his marriage to a
young lady of Washington, D. C. The
marriage occurred in Panama, where
Mr.. Cook has a government position.
He was graduated at NJ. G. l.. Class
1909.
Miss Ada Coffin was given Sur
prise birthday party at her home.
Saturday afternoon, y lady friends
being present The occasion was ar
ranged by her sister. Mrs. Allen
Hackett The afternoon was passed
socially with music. Refreshments
were served.
The Sophomore class at NJ. {. /. en-
loved a supper. Friday evening. at the
Free Baptist church.
Mrs. i. Is. Luce OF Winterport, who
has been visiting relatives here for
two weeks returned home. Saturday.
Frank r. Carney has gone TO
Madrid. where he will have employ
ment. fer the winter.
". b. McCausland left, Friday, for
Boston to join Mrs. McCausland, who
is returning from a several months
visit with their sons in Minneapolis,
Mimi.
Johnson Parks of Waterville. who
was in Bangor. Saturday, was the
guest. Saturday. of his uncle, o. #.
Parks.
Mrs. {. e. Chandler left, Saturday,
for a visit with friends in Brewer.
Mrs Bradeen and Mrs. r. +. Rand
of Old Town. who have been guests
pf MIS-. lSFdueet = Sbtl, -. H. iSiddteiii
returned home, Saturday.
CLAYTON Day went, Saturday, to
Newport for Il Weekend visit with his
parents.
a. z. Howes of Palmyra. master of
the East Somerset Pomona Grange,
was in sllowhegan, Saturday, ON bus
mess.
\. st. Ledger was business caller
in skowhegan. saturday.
Or. Goodrich of Waterville was in
town, Saturday ON professional bust
ness.
Al a meeting of Pittslield Grange
held. Saturday evening, the Third
and Fourth degrees were conferred
and a Harvest supper was served
Thomas Smith of Corinth, formerly
Of this town, arrived here, Saturday,
for 4 visit with friends.
It. G. Hunter left, Saturday, for
Bangor on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
gfe.-t4esad
BaIlotting for. the
Carnival Queen.


Counts of the first weeks ballot
ing Tor Queen of the Carnival taken
ut the office OF the secretary. Satur-
day evening, show that even It great
er interest than was anticipated has
beena aroused by the contest among
Neune ladies of the city for the $500
diamond ring offered i }the Chamber
of commerce for the one receiving the
largest number of votes. For the op-
ening week an unusually heavy bal
loting gives every indication that the
race will be a close and fast one. The
committee in charge is we'll pleased
with the results so far. and interest
is further heightened by the an
nouneement that several Young ladies.
Who have sold a goodly number Of
tickets are holding their votes back
another week.
Miss F'lossie L. Reynolds heads the
list with 2000 votes and Miss Flora Ca
reg takes second place with l445. A
second count of ballots will be taken.
next Saturday evening. 1t is expect
ed that the ensuing week will moro
than triple the number cast, this
week. Following is the standing ef
the girls:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10
COburn Classical Entertains
With First-Class Program.

Coburn Classical Institute gymnasium
was converted into typical New York
roof garden, Saturday afternoon and
evening. when the students appeared in
a series of moving pictures ana vaude-
Vile acts that take rank among the
premier amateur productions of the
city
Girls dressed in gypsy costumes. eary-
ing in color feem the crimson and gold
OF the school to the brightest Of green's
and reds. with their hair hanging about
their shoulders. and gandN head dresses
completing their outfits. served in trye
gypsy fashion. the ice cream, sand
wiches and other deicaeies on the menu,
t. the large audiences. that came in the
afternoon and evening ana seated item
selves at the small square cafe tables
set a few feet apart on the gymnasium
floor. And all this while the moving pic
lures We're going Oh Tile environment
was made more realistic by the aeeura-
tions, Long stiings of red and blue elce-
trie lights. one now and then hidden in
the interior Of a japanese lantern. We're
drawn to a point in the center OF the
room The tables, the Mattresses hurry
ing about il gay costumes the soft mel
low light, the lively tunes from the
piano. and the performance Hsfff, al
combined in making an entertainment OF
the unusual kind
Moving pictures are common new
adays but not the kind shown at the
institute saturday The actors and act
fesses were real, live persons, and ones
whom are well known in Wateryile, YET
they were silent actors, for not in the
course of all the performance WIS ON.
word spoken The plots Of the films
were principally Of a light and Hamor-
otis nature. and We're exceedingly inter
esting. Those who took part. depriv,l
ol words with which actors generally
strive to make the most impression.
found only actions and expressions tie
mediums with which to convey their
feelings to the audience, and This they
Gid remarkably we'll too. Lots ot god
dramatic talent was brought to light.
The vaudeville consisted of a violin
monoloeue by Arnold GirouX. Il vacal
solo by LYDIA Turner, and a chorus from
the Founding Asylum in which i've
young ladies' attired in baby bonnets
and dresses. and set off as maronettes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10

AT last the older universities Of Eng
land have recognized not only the cleo
;rio lishl but the bathroom. The bath
room Installation at Chrst's college,
Cambridge is we'll advanced. \ writ
er in the London Chronicle says a
bathroom in ~ elder university. The
mere effort Ell turning on a tap of hot
or coia 10 make oneself clean, 1t is n
revolution. Twenty years ago there
WAS "a bathroom in any oxford COLI
lego But we suffered and stroVe for
CLEANLINESS. In summer We bathed at
Iarsorts Pleasure. In winter there
was no bathroom or hot water, but the
scout poured cold water into the hip
bath and we took il harriedfy before
morning chapel And though there
vas no bathroom in any college we
somehow kept ourselves reasonably
clean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-10

Although the football season has
barely closed, the Naterville High
school baseball players are beginning
te make preparations fer the eomins
snrinr in order net II be left i'll the
h,rch without essentiai funds as the
team vas. this fall. The Athletic As
saoiatjen met. recently. and after
bailetine Of those entitled To vote 1t
was found tliat John Goyne had been
elected manager Of the 1914 haSepau
team. He will he glad to hear from any
school in this locality that
desires to aqranse a game or series OF
genes with ". II. S.