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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
State House News
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Fire broke out at the penitentiary
this morning about three O'Clock and
burned hole through the floor of the
auditorium into the. .commissary depart
ment. No further damage was done and
it was extinguished befOrt it had time
to spread. 1t is believed it originated
from cigars thrown into a cuspidor IN
the auditorium while the committee ap'
pointed to make survey o fthe peni-
tentiary was visiting the Institution
The cuspidor was a wooden one ana
was filled with sawdust. 1t is believed
the cigar Goals set the sawdust aflre,
which smouldered until early this morn
ing. The committee making the investi-
cation is composed of F. w: Mulkey,
f. L. Brodie of the Oregon City Enter
prise, and l.. !. Wentworth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
SEATTLE BOAT LASTED QUICK

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 27.-The Nor
wegian steamship Nils Nielsen, 10000
tons, launched here two weeks ago, and
bound for Vladivostok with cargo of
munitions for the Russian government
was reported in distress 100 miles west
of Cape Glattery today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Alexandria Taken.

Berlin, via Sayville, l.. l., Nov. %.
has been captured from
the Rumanians in Wallachia according
to today's official statement.
German and Austro- Hungarian troops
under Lieutenant General Kraft Won
Delmensingen, advancing down both
sides Of the Alt valley from the north,
threw the enemy behind the Topologu
sector, said the official report,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
months visit in Salem.

months visit in Salem-
!
| Mrs. Armin Steiner went to Port
land for short visit Saturday, accom-
panying Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Anderson
| who motored down.
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| Rev. j. NJ Heady of the Unitarian
lchurcl is arranging to give series Of
interesting sermon dramas at the
church during the season and will be
assisted in his efforts by Mrs. Anna
Rogers Fish. The dramas will be fea-
! ture Of Sunday evenings and number
of Mrs. Fish 5 pupils will appear in
the productions.
Mrs. Mary Ellersick, who has been
visiting at The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Loose for couple of months,
will leave Thursday for her home III
Spokane, Washington.
A merry little party of Friday night
was that given by the Misses Esther
and Hazel Anderson when they enter
tanned, group of their friends infor-
mally at their home on Court street.
! The fore part of the evening was
passed playing games, after which a
Imarshmalow roast was enjoyed.
\ Those participating in the evening s
fun were: the Misses Hazel Blake,
Catherine Lynch, Marion Allen, Alma
! Henderson, Helen Ogden, Annetta Shro-
der, Marie Pogy, Cora Kovelstead and
Adolph Sleeves, Joseph Krapps, Jr.,
and Gustave Anderson.
|
Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd Rauch have gone
to Corvallis to visit for several days.
Professor +. c. Robbins of the U. Of
O. accompanied them and was their
guest at the o. A. C.-Oregon game Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Brown pre-
sided over an informal dinner yesterday
in honor of Captain and Mrs. c. A.
Murphy, who arrived in Salem Satur-
dav night from Pendleton. Captain
Murphy who has recently been appoint
ed warden to fill John H. Mimic s
place at the state penitentiary, is a
brother of Mrs. Brown. Captain and
.urs. Murphy formerly lived in Salem
and their return is the source of mucn
JOY to their many old friends.
To inspect the W. r. Cat Stayton,
Mrs. Alice Z. Caldwell, assistant in
spector of the Salem corps and Mrs.
| Marion Wells, Mrs. Bessie Martin ana
Mrs. Effie Wright Dunlap, motored 20
that city on Saturday, accompanying
Mrs. Caldwcll's cousin, f. A. Porter
of Fresno, California, who has recently
come to Salem to spend the winter. In
Stayton the party was met by Com
rade Sheppard and dinner was en-
ioyed before the corps inspection.
At the w. r. I. bazaar on Saturday,
Mrs. Florence Lewis was the fortunate
winner of the handsome silk quilt, for
which the corps sold chances during
| the day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Bulgarians Cooperate.

Sofia, Nov. 27.-Complete co-opera'
tion with German troops was rendered
by Bulgarian forces in aiding the in
vading army into Humania. Today s of
fetal statement asserted that it was
Bulgar detachments, cooperating with
Falllenhayn S German forces, that were
first to cross the Danube near Sistova
There, Simnitza fell into the Bulgar-
ianss' hands with big store of grain
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Bulgarians Repulsed.

Paris, Nov. 27.-Sanguinary repulse
of a Bulgarian counter attack made on
Serbian forces in the Cerna sector OF
the front near Monastir Sunday night,
was announced in todoy's official state
ment.
On the allies left wing the italian
forces continue their progress in the
mountains of the region about Dihovo.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Refused Safe Conduct.

London, Nov. 27.-It was officially
announced today that the British gov
ernment has refused safe conduct for
Count Tarnow Tarnowsky, recently ap-
pointed Austro-Hungarian ambassador
to the United States.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Cannonading AZ yerdun.

Paris, Nov. 27.-Cannonading at va
rious places along the front, particular.
ly in the sector of Vaux and around
Fort Douaumont, was reported in to.
days official statement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Rumanians Retire.

Bucharest, Nov. 27.-Retirement from
the Alt and also from Topnlos, little
eastward was announced in today S of
ficial announcement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Quiet OH British Front.

London, Nov. 27.--Artillery fighting
around LaBassee, but otherwise quiet
all along the British front, was reported
by General Sir Douglas Haig today,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
RUMAN|ANS REIREATING
CONTINUED from page one.)

crossed the Danube in an effort to turn
at their flank. Still farther east along
this southern front is Gurgia where at
tempt has been made to force a crossing
of the Danube by the Bulgarian German
forces. This point is bare 40 miles due
south of Bucharest.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

Dispatches from Greece during the
last few days have indicated impending
dissolution OF the cabinet formed ON
October 10 by NJ. Lambros. A report
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. f. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 2jc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Greek Cabinet Nav Quit

Rome, Nov. 27-Dispatches from Ath-
ems today declare the resignation of the
cabinet is imminent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

Realizing that people are living IN
the last days and that the second Wis
ible, personal coming of Christ, is at
hand and that evil men and sedueers
are waxing worse and worse and that
all men will be lost who do not hear
and obey the teaching of God as re-
vealed in the Bible, the Bethel Mission
Association, of Woods, Tillamook coun-
ty, filed articles of incorporation with
the corporation commissioner this morn
ing. The great object of the ASSOCIATION
is to warn mankind of the coming judg-
ment day. The capital is given as 81
900 and the incorporators are Rev.
Leigh A. Northrup, D. c. Collier,
Charles Blum, +. p. Thun and Mary
f. Woods.
For the purpose of engaging in the
manufacture Of lumber, the Sitka
Spruce company filed articles of incor,
poration today. The capital is placed
at $4,000 and the home office is Port
land. The incorporators- are X. w. WI
bur, S. C. Spencer and II. B. Beckett.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

Frank X. Welles, assistant state
school superintendent, is in Astoria,
Clatsop county, today to attend teach
er's institute. He will be absent today
and Tuesday, and is scheduled to give
several addresses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

Ralph Watson, political writer for the
Portland Journal, was a state house
visitor this morning. He is looking into
political matters and was interviewing
people. He left for Portland this even
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
Crepe De Chine

| A large assortment of 40-inch Crepe
| de Chine. Splendid quality. Very popu
lar for waists and dresses. Colors--
| Melon Pink, Cream, white, Flesh, Afri
can, Tan, Mais Nile, 1t. Navy, DARK
| Navy, Coral, Peach, Wine, Turquoise,
Black, Copen, Emerald and Navy Blue.
| Sl.40 per yard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

At the w. r. I. bazaar on Saturday,
Mrs. Florence Lewis was the fortunate
winner of the handsome silk quilt, for
which the corps sold chances during
the day,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27
BELL:ANS
Absolutely. Removes
Indigestion. One package
provesit. 25c at all druggists.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

4, Just received-New Me.
dallions aud Motifs for
trimming Billie Burke
Dresses. Simple and ex-
quisite. Also showing
large display of Fur Trim.
mings, all wanted and pop.
ular kinds. Can match
your suit or coat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs Cloyd Raueh have gone
to Corvallis to visit for several days
Professor +. c. Robbins of the U. OF
%. accompanied them and was theii
guest at the o. A. C.-Oregon game Sat
urday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23

that Seventeenth avenue, from the east
line of Twenty-fifth street to the west
line of Thirtieth street, be excavated,
graded. curbed and paved with as
phalt and the ordinance for the same
being on file in the Office Of the city
clerk of said city, and said city having
applied to the county court of Rock
Island county, Illinois, for an assess
ment of the cost Of said improve
ment according to the frontage of the
property assessed along the line of
the improvement, said assessment be-
ing payable in eight (8) installments.
each bearing interest at the rate of
five per cent per annum, and an as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23

rotary Baker manifestly now intends
TO adjust matter speedily. We recon-
mend that no drastic action be taken
at present, as it would compllcate sit
uation. Letter to follow"
The majority expressed themselves
as strong in the belief that their grand
lodge officers possess integrity and
wisdom and that they are more famil-
lar with the situation than the men
here. They advised that it would be
foolhardy TO take drastic action in the
face of the advice from Mr.. Johnston
and Mr.. Alias who recommended no
overt steps.
Further information is expected
from Mr.. Alias and Mr.. Johnston
soon, giving a more comprehensive ex-
PLANTATION of the situation as it now
stands than was possible in the short
wire message.
Asks Unanimous Action.
f. j. Aspengren, president of the
union. presided at the meeting. Be
fore the final vote was taken he ex-
pressed himself as hoping that the
action would be unanimous and that
the men would stand by their grand
lodge officers and the opinions the
wage scale committee had expressed
individually at the meeting. The wage
committee made no formal report, but
only spoke informally during the de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23

bate. The members of the committee
are F. L. Woodward, E. ]. Aspengren,
C. A Cook, A. A. Gustafson, H. G.
Guentherman and P. G. Lintner.
At the meeting last night F. L..
Woodward was elected delegate and
&c. A. Cook alternate to the national
convention of the international ma
chinists union which is to be held in
Baltimore the fourth Monday in June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
You Never SalU the Equal in

sessment therefore having been made
and returned to said court, the final
hearing thereon viii be had on the
second day of June A. D., 1915, at the
hour of 8 O'Clock a. m, or as soon
thereafter as the business of the court
will permit.
All persons desiring, may file OBJ
jections in said court, before said day,
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense
Dated Rock Island, III, May Is, 1916.
J. C. FRY,
assessment.
JOHN K. SCOTT, city attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23

scores of special wires have been in
stalled for the use of the news gath
ering associations and newspapers in
sending stories of the convention to
every section of the country. In the
basement of the main building, is
completely equipped temporary hos
pital in charge of IS of Chicago's lead
ing physicians and surgeons who have
volunteered their services for the oc
caSinn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
Stockholders Notice.

A special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the American Bankers ard
Merchants company will be held at
229h Eighteenth street, Rock Island,
Ill, on the 29th day of May, 1916, at
the hour of 5 O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose of considering and voting
upon the proposition to dissolve said
corporation, and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
before such meeting.
n. S. JOHNSON,
A J. LINDSTROM,
CHARLES DUNCAN,
A Majority of the Directors Of Ameri-
can Bankers and Merchants Com
pany.
April 10, 1916.
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
SuecjaI Taxation Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested, that the council of the city
Of Rock Island, Illinois, having ordered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
ARSENAL STRIKE
DEFERRED AGAIN
After Lengthy Debate Machinists,
ToolmakerS and Turret Lathe Oper.
ators Vote to Delay Walkout.
ACCEPT ADVICE FROM OFFICERS
Union International Chiefs Advise
Against Drastic Steps and Say out.
look Is Bright for Increase.

Washington, D. c.. May 23.-The
Rock Island arsenal employees have
won their fight with General Crozier,
chief of ordnance. involving a new
wage. Announcement to this effect was
made today by Secretary of War Baker,
who said that General Crozier had been
instructed to prepare a new scale.
granting material increases.
Three hundred Rock Island arsenal
machlnists, toolmakers and turret
lathe operators last night acted upon
the recommendation of their union Of
fcers and voted to hold the threat
ened strike in allegiance, but reiterated
their opinions Of firmness to walk out
if their demands are not met
The action came in Industrial hall,
Rock Island, after a lengthy debate in
which TWO score or more of the mem
bers Of the union had expressed them
selves on resolution to comply with
the requests of their international
president. ". II. Johnston. and their
district representative in Washington,
" p Atlas.
Oratorv abOunded the debate. but
early in the verbal argument indica-
tons were that those opposed to fur
Their delay were in the minority and
after numerous amendments were
made and a motion reConsidering prac-
tically ali in favor of an immediate
strike switched over and voted in
favor of accepting the recommended
ton of Mr. Johnston and MIR Atlas.
The motion which carried practically
unanimously is:
Resolved, that we comply with the
request of our grand lodge officers and
extend the time until such time that
Messrs. Atlas and Johnston give US
the word"
c. A. Cook. secretary of the union,
first read a letter from Mr.. Alias
which was written Saturday, in which
he went over the situation, lauding
the men in the stand they had taken
and expressing confidence that if the
matter came TO a showdown ordnance
department authorities, who are of
the opinion that the union men are
bluffing, would learn that the en-
ployes were firm in their determine
ton 10 secure 2 raise of % cents each
per day and include for all time a
consideration of the Chicago wage
scale in matters of salary contro-
versies.
Telegram Is Read.
His letter was supplemented with a
telegram received from him and Mr..
Johnson late yesterday, following the
conference in Washington with Sec
rotary Baker, in which they expressed
belief that a satisfactory adjustment is
to be made and Chicago wage scale is
to be included The telegram, which
was read by Secretary Cook to the
men. is here appended:
Just concluded conference with
Secretary Baker. From assurances re-
ceived feel confident matter will be
settled satisfactorily. On Secretary
Wilson's recommendation, Secretary
Baker will include Chicago data. Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
THE NEW SPORT BLOUSES

The latest Russian Blouses in wide avn
ing stripes of gray and rose, green and
white, blue and tan. black and white all with the con-
vertibe long short sleeves white pque collars and
cuffs, every belted, them they are about the
nattisst s garment we've shown this S298
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-23
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
mat you can SAVE 90 on FURNI-
TORE, RUGS AND DRAPERIES dur
ing the May Month-End Sales. Make
your selection NOW at these Savings and
we Will lay the articles aside until you are
ready for them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
"CHARLIE" KEHL PROMOTED.
Chief Clerk in the Atoms Offices
Here Goes to st. Louis; John w.
Franey Elevated to Post.

Charles F. Kehl, who has been
chief clerk in the Atoms division
freight and passenger Offices here the
last three years under John e. Fish,
has been promoted to the position
of chief clerk in the Office of Ed
Kearne, assistant general freight
agent, at st. Louis. His office will be
in the Pierce building.
Mr.. Kehl departed Wednesday
morning. His wife and children will
remain in Mexico through the sum-
mer.
He began railroading with the AL
ton at Woodson, ILL.,, in 1902, as a
helper, under Miss Grace McAlister,
who was agent at that place. He
learned telegraphy and received his
first position as telegraph operator
for the company in April 1908. Since
that time he has held various posi-
tions as operator and agent on the
Atoms eastern division.
Il regret very much" he said, to
Leave Mexico. l have many friends
here, but possibly many of them will
come to see me when they are in St.
Louis.
John w. Franey,, who has been
cashier at the Alton freight house,
has been elevated to chief clerk to
take Mr.. Kehls place. Franey is
one of the most competent clerical
men on this division. He started
in the employ of the Alton several
.nder T. l.. Marshall, the
present local agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
HETTY GREEN DEAD.
Richest Woman in World Had Been
Ill for Weeks; Fortune Worth
Near $1OO,OOO,OOO.

New York, July 3.---After an ILL
ness that extended over several
weeks, Hetty Green, the richest wo-
man in the world, died at her home
in this city. She had been in poor
physical condition for some tome and
the business connected with the man
ment of her vast fortune had been
conducted by her son, Col Edward
Green.
The estated is reputer to be worth
near 100000, 900, the major portion
of which will go to her two children
An estate of $1,50O,OOO, held ir
trust by Mrs. Green, will lbe distrib.
uted to other relatives, scattered ov-
er the world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
JOHN WEAVER.
er the worlC

John Weaver, 63 years old, died at
his home near Santa Fe, Monday
morning at 900 o'clock
He leaves wife and children,
Mrs. j. B. stephens, Mrs Lille Um-
sted, Mrs. Willie Hale, and Joe, of
Santa Fe, and Mrs. Emmett Beam
er, of Mexico.
The funeral services were held at
Santa Fe Christian Church at 10 a.
IN. July a, conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. O'Hearon, of Montgomery City.
Burial was made in the cemetery at
Santa Fe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06

wedding was a shower party given for
Miss Nora Rector, a friend of the
brides cousin, Mrs. H. Il. Steward.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zaugg will
entertain their friends at their home
on the evening of July 6, with a
porch party.
"The wedding was a delightful
affair. The only thing to
be desired being the presence of the
many Mexico friends of the couple"
T. B.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
present local agent.

Leslie ID. Penny, foreman at the
Missouri Printing & Publishing Co.,
has been elected to fill the vacancy
for Keeper of Records and Seals of
Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 1875,
caused by the resignation of Charles
Kehl, who has secured a position in
st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Better wages make better health?
Better health makes better citizens?
o
Better citizens make better nation?
The T. S. Public Health Service found Is per
cent of the rural homes in a certain county
provided with sanitary conveniences OF any kind?
Cholera is spread in the same manner as typhoid
fever?
Scarlet fever kills over 10000 Americans each
year?
Hookworm enters through the skin?
o.
lie who builds up health lays up treasure in the
Bank of Nature?
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06
BAPTIST EFFICIENCY
CAMPAIGN, JULY 30

Board of the Audrain Baptist Asso-
citation last Monday, it was decided
to hold the Efficiency Campaign Ju-
ly 80 to August 4. This campaign
was to have taken place in June, but
on account of the busy time for the
farmers it was decided to defer the
matter. All arrangements have been
made to begin the campaign on Sun
day, July 80, and continue it until
Friday, August 4. The itinerary will
be very much as it was at first plan
ned, except at some churches there
will be only night meetings instead
of day meet! lgs. At first it was plan
ned to have the teams exchange
places at noon. Now the teams will
go to one place and remain all day,
where lunch will be served at noon.
Then late in the afternoon they will
proceed to the next nearest church,
where lunch will be served at 6
o'clock, after which the evening ses-
sion will be held. BY this arrange
ment four or five speakers can be
heard at each place.
The dates and times of meetings
will be as follows:
Sunday, July 80.
Mexico-10:90 a. m. Team No 3,
L. B. Arvin, leader.
Vandalia-10:30 a. m. Team No.
1, the Rev. o. Olin Green, leader.
Molino-(Mt. Zion) IL a. M, the
Rev. T. R. White; p. m, Ordina-
ton service; 1880 p. M, Efficiency
Campaign.
Monday, July 81.
New Hope--All day meeting by
Teams No. / and 2.
Hopewell-Evening meeting by
Teams No. 1 and 2.
Corinth-All day meeting by
Teams No. 3 and 4.
Perry-Evening meeting by Teams
No. l and 2.
Tuesday, August 1.
Beaver Dam-All day meetings by
Teams No. and 2.
Union-Evening meeting by Teams
No. and 4.
Littleby-All day meeting by
Teams No. and 4.
Farber-Evening meeting by Teams
No. and 4.
Wednesday, August 2.
West Cuivre-All day meeting by
Teams No. and 2.
notwithstanding meeting by
Teams No. l and 2.
Bethlehem-All day meeting by
No. 8 and 4.
Thursday, August 3.
Bepton City-All day meeting by
Teams No. l and 2.
Martinsburg-Evening meeting by
Teams No. l and 2.
Pleasant Plains-All day meeting
by Teams No. 3 and A.
Friday, August 4.
zion-All day meeting by Teams
No. 8 and 4.
The Team Leaders are as follows:
Team No. 1, the Rev. o. olin Green,
leader. Team No. 2, Hon. E. A. Shan
non, leader; Team No. 8, the Rev. L,
B. Arvin, leader; Team No. 4, the
Rev. T. r. White, leader. The per-
sonnel of the teams Is practically the
same as previously announced. The
churches and speakers are all look
ing forward with pleasure to this
campaign and it is hoped that Qle at
tendance will be much better than il
would have been had the campaign
been held in June.
L. B. ARvN, -
o. o. GREEN,
T. r. WHITE,
]. w. MILLION,
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-07-06

S S S 5 S S S S S s
S Mexico Savings Bank s
5 44th Year in Business s
S Capital Stock, tSI5o,ooo 8
$W. w. FtRY, President. :
S ]. r. JESSE, Cashier. s
$ $ S S s. SIS S S :