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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-22
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE
philadelphia DivisiOn-112 crew first

Philadelphia Division-112 crew first
to go after p. m: lis, 11S, 116, 107
Engineers for lis, i1$. 1oS.
Firemen for 116, 126. los.
Conductors for lie. 107.
Flagmen for 107. 121, l06.
Brakemen for 1o7 (two). 126, 121
Engineers up: Gemmill, simmons
oFfr Premen STFS sP sm'h Ackey ftsTe' sot5ower ag
Houser. Newman. Martin. Cover
HAYNES, ,Eckman; Rhoads. Miller, Ear
hart. Baker. Walker Herman.
Flagman up: Umholtz.
Brakemen np: Hivner. Potter, Deng-
Middle DivisIOn-22S crew first to GO
after 2:5O p. M: 237. 229, 2S4.
Preference: 4.
Engineers up: Garman, Havens, Will
lis.
Firemen up: EckeIs. Bruker. Ross
Liebau, Malone. Fletcher. Seagrist Mas
terson, kepner Hoffman.
Brakemen up: Schmidt. Palmer, Mel
linger, Wright, F1eck. Eichel.
Engineers for third %. third "a. s2.
Firemen for fourth s, 20. third %, S2,
Engineers up: Blosser, Malaby, Rodg-
ers; ]. r. Snyder. 10y. .McCartey Leiby,
Fulton, ,to Fellss McMorris, Ronnell.
keever, Ford. Klerner, Boyer, Hamil-
ton. j. r. Miller, r. B. Miller, Riffert,
MCDelnOtt.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia Division-220 crew first
to go after 3:45 p. M: lis. 23S, 232, 2S6,
2l6, PAS. 229, 2s6. 231.
Engineers for 220, 2S6, 245.
Fireman for 226.
Conductors for 237. 24T.
Flagmen for 224 2S1, 2S6, 2S7. 23S,
242. PAS.
Brakemen for lis (two), 22O, 224,
235, 236, 237.N23S, 245, 24S.
Conductors up: McComas, Steinour,
Layman, Logan.
Flagmen up: Hartman, Kline.
Brakemen up: Yost, Sunny, KEYS,
Fair. Mumma. McCombs, Kirk, McDer-
mott. Kirk. +. l. Marks, Deets, Baker,
Hevel. Twigg, Lutz. Clair. Jacobs, Shaft
ner.
Middle DIvisIOn-10s crew first to go
after $40 p. M: los, los, 1O3. 110, 219,
452.
Engineers for los. 103.
Fireman for 103.
Conductor for 109.
Brakeman for los.
Yard erews-To go after D. m:
Engineers for third 124, second 102,
third 102.
Firemen for first 1875, second 124. 122,
130, first los. first 102.
Engineers up: Nuemyer. Shellhamer,
Stees. Miller, Turner. Reese. Kepford,
Passmore.
Firemen up: Kawel. Waller, ,Detweiler.
Brown. Smith. Hanlon, Potter. Liddick,
BaTnhart, Huggins.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
POSTAL RATES AND BUSINESS

With America, and more particu-
larly the United States, a synonym
for extravaganza the world around,
there is something oddly significant
in the recent statement issued by the
government that American business
men have sometimes lost the good
will of South American merchants by
sending them letters short OF postage.
There is thus far no 2.cent rate with
the South American countries, though
there is with Mexico. Now it would
seem as if Latin courtesy and north
ern carelessness had here met in an
impasse. No South American would
discourteOusly inform correspond
ent in the United States that he had
had to pay postage on his letter, and
no northern business men have gone
on adding to this costly heap of trifi es.
That a country whose reproach it has
sometimes been that its cent pieces
are thrown away like burnt ma tch
ends should face the loss of world
commerce for lack of an added cent
stamp is an amusing modern version
of the saying about the horseshoe
nail. But like the older proverb it is
q fresh reminder that no one can f.
| ford to despise the day of small things.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
WARS WHEEL OF FORTUNE

War has been Variousiy described,
but just now it resembles wheel of
fortune more than anything else. No
matter which side turns the wheel, it
is uncertain at which number it will
stop. AT one time Germany ap-
proaches Paris, only to be driven
back; next, Russia pushes forward to
the Carpathians-only to be forced
back toward Petrograd And now a
drive is being made through Bulgaria
to reecue Constantinople- but the
wheel is still turning, and it is a
gamblers guess where it will stop.
In the meantime, men die and wom-
en- weep; debts pile up and hatred
sows the seed of conflicts yet to comel
1t was ouce said of a speech that
any sentence in it would have been a
good place to quit; is it not so with
war? When viii the nations turn
from combat, the instrumentality Of
barbarlsm, to co.operatoin, the in
strument, of civilization? When will
they learn the truth, economic as we'll
as moral, that it is better TO help
each other than to kill each other?
And yet there are Americans who
would have this nation enter this war!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
RULES AGAINST BY-BIDDING

A law suit at Estherville, Ia., re-
Gently, determined question that
has been conspicuously before farm
ing communities for years--that of
bybidding at public sales. In this
case a man purchased q team Of
ponies, and after the sale he discov-
cred that several fellows had been
given quiet tip to do the by-bidding
stunt SO that the team was knocked
down to him at a much higher pric 9
than it had been offered at private
sale. The purchaser refused to pay
the price and he was sued for the
amount. When the case came to
trial the judge took the case from the
jury and gave verdict in favor of
the defendant. This action on the
part of the judge has set precedent
that will be of material benefit in
giving the correct status to bidder
at public sale.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
JOHN BURKE, TO SPEAK

The Equity management of the big
convention and celebration at st. /.
Paul, December 80, have received
a letter directed to James Manahan.
stating that he will be on hand at the
convention to take his part in the
program.
John Burke, like all great men, is a
man of the people-a common man.
Thrice elected Governor of North Da-
kota over and against the greatest
odds any man on any ticket ever
placed before the people of that great
grain growing state, he served the
people in all three administrations
acceptably and we'll. 1t was through
his administration more than any
other agency that many of the re-
forms which are now a matter of law
were given to the people.
The Equity movement is not in
politics, nor does it Intentionally
eulogize men for political prominence.
The society and it's publicity depart
ment desires only to bring certain
things to the attention of the public
notice as will acqaaint the public
with their prominence and standing.
John Burke is q man of the people
and always feels . kindly interest in
every movement in their behalf.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
COUNTY QUARREL ENDED

The supreme court of the state
rendered most important decisions
when it dismissed the Stanley county
cases against Haakon and Jackson
counties recently. the questions in
yolved being novel in South Dakota
courts. The actions were original
mandamus proceedings in the SUI
preme court, entitled Stanley County
VS. Haakon County ct al. and Stanley
County VS. Jackson County ct al. A.
X. Gardner of Huron. was counsel
for Haakon and jackson counties.
After these counties separated from
Stanley, that county brought the
action, asking that the court direct
the defendant counties to pay Stanley
county their apportionment of the
outstanding Indebtedness OF Stanley
county up to February |, 1915, the
date when the new counties were
organized.
Mr.. Gardner contended that the
amount should be calculated only up
to the first of November, 1914, the
date the division was made, and the
court sustained the contention.
He further contended that all in
debtedness due Stanley county,
which meant all cash on hand and
ether assets, including the court
house and other property, be deduct
ed from the amounts to be paid by
the new counties. This the court
also sustained.
The court, therefore, dismissed the
action on Stanley county's part, es-
tablishing precedent in novel
proceeding
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
AUTO SMASH AT HIGHMORE

On Thursday last Willie returning
three other passengers had close
call On meeting team Mr., Noel
turned out Of the road and on return
ing to the road he ran off of the end
of a small bridge with drop of five
feet. Mr.. Noel was caught under the
car. The other passengers were toss
ed clear from the car and as soon as
they could raise the car released Mr..
Noel, and phoned for doctor. Upon
examination it was found that he was
not seriously hurt, only bruised and
skinned up somewhat. He was driv-
ing at 35 miles an hour or more
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
VITAL STATISTICS

The figures of vital statictical de-
partment show that for August there
were 319 deaths and ] ,O70 births in
the state. For September, 323 deaths
and 1905 births were recorded. The
greatest number of deaths from any
one cause were from heart disease,
with 33 in August and 20 in Septem-
Der, and cancer being next in fatal
results. There were six suicides in
August and seven in September.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

"Scotty" Allen, famous Alaskan
racing dog driver and owner has sail
ed for France with 100 of the choicest
"huskies" from the stables of Alas
ka's racers. He will supply transpor-
tation for French accommodating par
ties in the mountains and snowdrifts
along the fighting line this winter.
Allen is considered the best dog driv-
er in the world, and has won the ALI
Alaskan sweepstakes several years in
succession.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
NOT IN THE FIELD

Huron Huronite: E. l.. Abel of
Huron, has been mentioned in many
newspapers in connection with the
governorship of South Dakota. The
Huronite is Informed by Mr.. Abel
that it will be impossible for him to
even consider proposition of that
nature.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
RICH PLACER GOLD STRIKE

Rapid City has been in high state
of excitement over what is said to be
a remarkable placer find on Rapid
Greek few miles above the city.
1t is said that half pan of sands
taken from the the end of tunnel
l3o feet in length yielded 81 IS in
colols and that $5 so was obtained
from five pans of the rich gold bear
ing sands Of the creek bed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
BLUE SKY LAW DIsCREDITED

South Dakota's blue sky law is held
to be unconstitutional in an opinion
filed in the federal court by Judges
Sanborn, Munger and Elliott, who
heard arguments on the case. VIM.
Morley of Sioux City, recently ar
rested charged with the illegal sale
of stocks, started the suit. The case
may be appealed to the supreme
court
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25
FAVOR THE 1912 TICKET

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. % Mis-
souri, progressive leaders after an
all. day conference Saturday resolved
that Roosevelt and Johnson would
lead the national ticket.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Clate Tinan says that if you ever
see an editor that everybody likes he
will be in a glass case-and he wont
be standing up either.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

1t is the manufacturers of muni-
tlons who get the pay out of patriot
ism and the swag out of swagger.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

If necessity knows no law" this
must be the school that the belleger-
ent nations are now attending.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The Nebraska secretary of state,
who is democrat, and upon whose
discretion rests the question Of
whether or not the name Of Justice
Hughes should appear on the repub-
lican primary ballot in Nebraska.
has announced that he will comply
with Justice Hughes request and
leave his name off the ballot. Aud
therefore Nebraska republicans will
have no opportunity to record their
preference for Hughes for presldent.
IL they feel that preference.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Shelving capable leader by max
ing him vice president doesn't appeal
so strongly to political bosses as it
did before they tried it on Roosevelt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The value OF the total mineral pro-
duction of Alaska from 1880 to 1914
was $26S, ISL 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Speaker Clark has found his oppor-
tunity and it is strong enough to in
duce him to forgive the president
for beating him at Baltimore. He
will lead the presidents s preparedness
campaign in the house and put great
deal of vigor into it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Congress will convene early in De-
cember. Weather note: Watch out
for war clouds from Japan and strong
winds from the eastern munitions
factories.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Julius IL. Johnson of Fort Pierre is
out after the republican nomination
for congress in the third district and
should stand good chance of land
ing the plum.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

In 1915 the auto tax in this state
will be three dollars instead of six,
and the greater per cent of the tax
fund will be spent upon the public
highways, according to new law
which goes into effect January 1st.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The United States had nothing to
do with the start of the war, aud it
will have very little to do with its
end, but it seems to be nightly mix
ed up in it while it is in progress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

European diplomacy is conducted
on the theory that it is a poor foreign
office that can not find an excuse for
doing what the war department.
wants it to do.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

Now that the women of Europe are
bearing arms along with other of the
burdens of war those 'lords of crea-
ton" who would limit suffrage to
those fitted for military service must
skirmish around for new arguments.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The editor of the Leslieville Led :
ger says that Mr.. Egan will start on
a speaking tour of the state in the
interest of his candidacy for governor
about December l.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

South Dakota people are digging in
for the winter. Coal bins are being
filled, storm doors and windows are
on and ga stack of bucks and side
of sausage" is a faYorite order at the
restaurants.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The state game department. this
fall has taken seven cars of bullheads
out of Lake Alice, near Altamont
The lake was overstocked With fish
and many were starving. The bull.
heads are beng placed in the various
streams of the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The Speartish commercial club will
make an effort to have Spearfish Sc
lected as the place for the home for
aged members, which will be con
structed at some point in South Da-
kota by the South Dakota Ancient
Order of United Workmen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-11-25

The government will offer forty
eight tracts of Indian heirship lands
on Crow Creek reservation, in tracts
from eighty to SIX hundred and forty
acres, and at prices ranging from IS
to $40 an acre, payments cash within
thirty days after date of sale Decem-
Der -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
ness Oh export account, ard this caus.1
good buYinE by shorts

ness on EXPORT aeSouns. ard this caused
good buying by shorts.
Ihere wero additional frosts in our
own Northwest as we'll as Western
Canada over "Wednesday night. and this
caused some uneasiness on the part of
the wheat shorts. who took the buying
SIDE early in the day. On all the hard
spots there were liberal offerings. as
advices from the Northwest said that
While there was Il possibility OF some
damage TO growing whea. the loss
would DC on the quaiity anG not guam
tty.
Corn advanced 81 TO Ic on rains
over the Central West and frost in the
Northwest. Shorts bought freely, but
the volume of trade was still small.
Spot CON maintained its former pre-
mtum With TIE amount OF shipping
business restricted by the scarcity Of
offerings. 81 .es he!e for the day being
only 10000 bushels.
There was better Eastern demand
for cash oats, and closings for the day
were S-s TO 5-sc. higher. Cash sales
were 10000 bushels
Lard was weak. and this was tho
conspicuous feature In the provision
market The. selling was led by n
house with foreign connection. shorts
led in the buying, and September longs
sold freely of ribs and pork
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
FARMERS ARE SELLING
SPRING WHEAT FREELY
ScRboard Reports 50O.aOO Bushels Taken
Tor Foreign Dcnnnh-E:uropc
Buying Canadian Grain

CHICAGO, August 2G--FaImerS of
the spring wheat COUNT are selling
wheat freely for forward delivery.
ana II is being taken mainly by export
ers. AS an illustration OF ,onditioms
existing the Seaboard reported 300. 900
bushels Of wheat as taken for foreign
SHIPMENT to-day, anI the greater cart
OF this was grain raised in Canada
The Southwest offered it's wheat r,orc
freely because of the fact tn spring
wheat farmers Were willing 20 let 20 of
their grain and the likelihool that tie
run OF whoat in Ill positions will nc
nuch greatc! with the September
future out Of the way. Cancellations
we're reported to-day OF 225 900 bush
SIS vessel room here owing TO the
high premium of cash wheat II is he
iieVed in cash wheat circles here that
IL Europe is to take wheat from this
Country 1t Will continue to "uy he
Cana ii;'n-ETown -; in in pref :.,nc. to
re winters v On prices am. i.an,.
are considered
Wheat us i":t,r.'ar and unsettl-,
DAY with the tan.c shown. ccnsic
"r;thl' breadth. he trade was barge \
of professional account and there WAS
general absence of hedging transac-
lions. Many of the professionals in the
trade put out short lines of wheat ear
~, and they covered during the last
half hour of the session. There we're
rumors from New York of new bust
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS
ADJOURN THEIR CONVENTION
LSpe cial 10 The Tlmes-nlsnatch l

Special TO The Times Dispatch.I
RALEIGH. y. c.. August 26-After
three days session, marked by an
attendance o: more than. 500 farmers
rom every section Of the State, the
state Farmers Convention adjourned
ans forenoon 20 meet here again
acNt august The convention this
morning elected officers for nest wear
as follows: president. Roger ~ Derry
II Jackson Springs. vice presidents w
Il. Wright, lnSold: George A. Holder
ness. Tn!boro. and II. " Berber, Of
WaEnesvilie. The convention adopted
""soiutions insisting that this crop OF
cotton be held FOR adequate prices in
aorsinE teaching of agriculture in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27

q cent pound over Yesterdays close
Bht!nG was based reports OF crup dc.
'er'9rahon and expectations OF a bullsh
,nfHl'ion hSLre AZ the end Of the month
me advance was well maintained UP TO tho
emu OF the session. Al the highest trad
int months we're % TO - points uY rhe
close was 70 10 n up.
favorahie cables stimplated buying on tho
op"hinE and bullish sentiment was :nstare1
ny kilograms from Texas and Arkansas
shSlnE 700 much rain was falling ;ie
malNet rose i to q points. Ring gossip
Was closed out around the middle of the
Toward the close longs were profit tapers
,1 Shrs" offerings cost the advance less
- futures closed steady at an advance OF
a. 10 =" points. Close: October. as: De-
&C. &c ~ bei 30; January. a.5: March. ISL Nav
~" spot steady points up. sales on
IN, u.s spot 81 bales; to arrive o.Soo bales
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
NI.W Ynnk rnOnrCE MAnKrr

NEW YORK, August 2G-Raw sugar.
quiet; centrifugal i5a14TO: inoIasses ssi6;
80; r"nil'd. steady. Buttcr. barely steady
Shecse arm Spot coffee steady; Rio IS &c;
Santos Is. ai.c 80 ~ ;
cottons I'D oil had an early advance Of :
70 ]" points for leading months on new
count. but soon as these bivinr or,ors
we,c Tiled ;he list turned easy and hnaI
p a, were point lower to higher -
sS;W" barrels Prime crude. nominal, prime
summer yellow spot and August. $50; SEP.
Iett hci .7" October. a.5s November ;f. .
nrcennbcr 30 January. 81. February SIS,
Maroh, 20. Prime winter yellow and sum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET

reported by Rodgers. Plummcr & Co.. Inc }
PETERSBURG. VA. August 25.-SpunIsh-
ra."iers stock. market weak and unc-t-
tcd: arst quality. :tc per bushcl asked &c
hiu of grade, Soc TO i0c per bushsi. VIZ
finins = Farm ers stock. narkc, uuiet
!tncy Jumbo. Src ocr pound: fancy hard
picked. Sc per puInd extra priIne. a,.C ncr
pound. Smelling stock. q TO &c per poInd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27

NEW YORK. August 26.--Spccialtics
were again the center of interest on
the curb to-day, but the dealings were
not as large in volume as they were
IN the previous sessions of the cur
rent week. Price changes for the most
part were Irregular. although Il firmer
tone was shown in some OF the war
stocks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. August 26.-Whctt was merry Gus
to-day. the main influence being conflicting
opinions as To the likelihood Of frost
damage in the northwest. The close was
firm At a net gain "f = to Is with Scptem-
her al H'7s and December at 9Sis. Corn
was strong II the close "a to &c higher
with Sep'emher'at IA. and December at sis..
Oats finished i.QS. to II higher: provisions
ioT!2l2 lower to !2'2 higher. Grain and pro
visions closing:
WHEAT Omen High Low Clos.
September 90. ~ LOOT. sSsv coz
December oniT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
AUCTION SALES-To-Day
t igh Constable S Sale

! Will sell by public auction. on
FRIDAY, THE eth DAY OF AUGUST.
1919. o'clock L. NJ.
at 1929 West Main, the following prom
crty to satisfy distress warrant and
civil execution against Emanuel i.ch-
man in my hands: Lot of Groceries.
Showcases, etc
TERMS: Cash.
w. II. WYATT, Jr.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
NAVAL STORES.

hNANEAH. GA. August 26-Turpcntinc
nrm. 5IME3iL; sales. 3ii casks receipts 1874
casks: shipments casks; stock. 1917 SKIS
Rosin .f-m: sales. LID barrels. receipts
i.'3f barrels: shipments ,0i barrels. stock
c.:SIt barrels quote: ALB, 2.sjfp2.:n: CD
2Sqa:92i4: L. 2oii2 IS; +. a.aj13.9o; q. a.O59b
"o: n; go: II. $50; NJ. 800: y. i'c; VIC,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
ewes H.eogSS:s: lambs. s7.c5ns9.So.
RICHMOND LIVE SrOCK MARKET,
lSNleh IiIA

Nlehmurd. Va. August 2c, 1915
eoTmon nts DC S9sS medium 20 good. 7,.ns
medium; to good: tN.Te7; vanmon to fair, sue.
nest, nest cows: 99s,6h med!rm TO good. 81: u !:
common 10 .air, Shnt&; best oxen. Gi;fn7:
medium TO good. iA,Itit: common to iiir,
esgsH; beSi bulls. d. iisht. jt5's: fresh cows.
best hogs. IA; sows and s,.bs. sac: Des.
sheep, ): medium TO good. if',.: coma, IN
10 iai", s:Ni. hest lambs SdSE: common
70 iuir. slsQt: brst lambs. SuSA: ron,nion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS
DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. August ::-cotton gooils were
steadfer to-day and yntus quiet silks ere
IN stead? demand Mems wear and dress
Sooos were crm. Carpet WOODS were easier