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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20


 the moment Germany was penning the note, assuring her convictions as to the rights of other nations, she was dragging Belgians into slavery. He announced that the note presented through Washington contained no proposals of terms, but was a para phrase of Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg's speech and that the allies had separately concluded to reject it, although they had informally ex- changed views and would within few days present a joint reply.
 PREMIER IS UPHELD
 MT. Asquith, the former premier, sec onded Mir. Lloyd-George's decision with even stronger words and almost at the same time. Earl Curzon was informing the lords that the government would enter no conference that did not guar antee for Europe the free and indepen- dent existence of nation great and small. The Marquis of Crewe affirmed the approval of the members of the later government.
 The day was a doubly important one for the commons because the new pre- nier unfolded his programme for wide- reaching war measures and Mir As- auith closed the last chapter of his nine years of leadership with an ac- counting of his war stewardship.
 FEATURE OF PROGRAMME
 The principal feature of MT. Lloyd Georges programme is a measure for national service. matching Germany's latest scheme whereby every citizen will be liable for enrolment to per- form work for which the authorities consider him best equipped.
 Arthur Neville Chamberlain, mayor of Birmingham, and member of the famous family whose energy and bus mess capacity arc rated high, will be director of the national service with civil and military directors responsible to him.
 The premier prefaced his review of the situation by the statement that Britons did their best in time of dan ser that the country should be told uitpiedS@ht laetS ehu eias ny '-N give, not dark but sterner view of the outlook.
 THE PREMIER'S SPEECH
 London, December 19.-Rising in the House few minutes after o'clock, the prime minister said:
 T appear before the House of Commons today with the most terrible responsible 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20
Vote to Allow Washington to Decide Liquor Ques-
 ton Was 3S to 3S
lSHEPPARD'S MEASURE WILL COME UP TODAY
Alabama Senator Will Bring His Sub- stitute Again Before Body When Not in Committee of
 the Whole
sy HUGH w. RoBERrs

Washington, December 19-(Special) The Underwood substitute for the Shep- pard District of Columbia prohibition bill, which involved a referendum of the liquor question to the people of the district, suf- fered parliamentary defeat late this aft ernoon when on it's passage the vote was 8 for and 3S against.
 Inasmuch as the vote was taken in a caucus of the Senate sitting as com mittee of the whole, and the caucus had expressed itself only in parliamentary sense, Senator Underwood gave notice that he would offer his substitute before an open session of the Senate Threat of filibuster prevented a vote on the Shep- pard bill, and. to all practical purposes, will throw the question unchanged before the Senate tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20
Wall Street Experienced Tense Hour While Await ing Report of Lloyd Georges Speech on
 Peace Proposals VIOLENT BREAK IN
 STOCKS FOLLOWED Much of Loss, However, Is Regained Later On-Steel Securities Lead in the
 Downward Slump
 in Prices

New York. December 19.-Prices broke violently on the stock market today after the publication of the re- marks of British Premier Lloyd George on the German peace proposals The downward movement did not be- gin until an hour after the receipt (about l o'clocl) of the first excerpts from his speech. During this time. as Wall street spent one of the most tense 60 minutes in it's history endeavoring to interpret the significance of the British premier's discourse
 Confusion seemed to reign and be- fore the final hour of trading was over extreme declines of from 4 to 10 points had been registered.
 Probably never in history has Lon- don been such an overshadowing fac tor in the New York stock market as today.
 STEEL STOCK DROPS
 When the slump finally began Uni ted States Steel. always the target of the short interest, was offered down in single lots of 1000 to 5000 shares from 1161s to 1095s. Other shares that registered extreme recessions of to 10 points included Gulf States Steel Crucible Steel. Central Leather, Bald win Locomotive, Cuba Can Sugar American Zinc. Butte and Superior and Industrial Alcohol with IT for At lontic. Gulf and West Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20
TWO SUPPORTERS ILL

But for the absence of Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, and Senator Lewis of Illinois, both of whom are i'll in the city, vailed. Tonight both factions are indus triously applying themselves to the end that all absent recruits may be on the scene when the final issue is drawn. For the Underwood substitute 2S democrats and 15 republicans voted Against it 19 democrats and 10 renIlhlicans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20
EQUAL SUFFRAGE PREVAILS

Prior to the vote on the substitute the Senate by an overwhelming majority adopted an amendment which would have permitted women to participate in the ref erendum, and by closer margin adopted another amendment requiring would-be voters to stand literacy test. Senators Bankhead and Underwood opposed the equal suffrage provision, and supported the amendment involving an educational test. Regarding the latter the majority of senators from states above the Mason and Dixon line took an antagonistic po- sion despite their allegiance to prohibi- tion. Their action was taken to indicate a disinclnation on their part to tenta- lively disfranchise the negro members of which race vote in majority of northern states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-20
BIT OF REPARTEE

Throughout the bitter fight just one bit of repartee, it Is agreed, deserves preserv- ation. Senator Maritime of New Jersey was charging that prohibition had never prohibited. Senator Smith, palpably ap- bearing facetious inquired if prohibition in any spot had ever prohibited as far as the senator from New Jersey person. ally was concerned To which Senator Maritime replied:
 T can't say. but once in Atlanta, in a hotel owned by the distinguished Senator from Georgia. liquor, despite the laws of the state flowed openly and in great abundance."
 The Georgian made no reply.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS
EXtr aOrdl mary
AUCTION SALE
FRIDAY, MARCH 81,

AT 1890 A. NJ.
At OUR SALESROOM, NO. 1O2 SO.
\ 7, t;NI sly, WE WILL WILL SELL
: Bijar carpets, 11.7X
rs and 11.7xS.6; 1 Mahad
12.4X9.4: kazak, MissOul,
Sereband, kiver 9XS.1O,
and Turkish rugs; l very
handsome altar cloth; an
tique mahogany clock, l
krell auto piano player in
mahogany, about 100 rolls
of music.
HANDSOME MAHOGANY COUCH
ALL HAND CARVED. 3 SECTIONS
OF MAHOGANY BOOK CASES. IL
CASES IN ALL; AUTO LEATHER
CHAIR, MAHOGANY DINING
ROOM SET CONSISTING OF BUF-
EET, PEDESTAL TABLE CHAIRS
TO MATCH; MAHOGANY BED
ROOM SET, HAND CARVED, con
y y,
DRESSER, CHIFFONIER SILK
FLOSS AND CLIPPER MAT
TRESSES* MAHOGANY ROUND
LIBRARY TABLE, MAHOGANY
ROCKERS, MAHOGANY MUSIC
RACK, OIL PAINTINGS. REPRO
DICTIONS, VERY HANDSOME
MINTON DINNER SET, GOLD
BAND, BRlC-A- BRAC, FUMED
OAK LEATHER ROCKERS AND
CHAIRS 10 SETS OF Define IL
BRARY THE "HARVARD CLAS-
sizes" BATTENBURG LACE CUR
TAlNS, BEDDING, COUCH Pill
LOWS. VERY HANDSOME MA
TETE, NEW METHOD GAS
RANGE, EMPRESS STEEL RANGE,
HEATING STOVE. REFRIGERA-
TOR, AND NUMEROUS OTHER
ARTICLES. THIS is WITHOUT
EXCEPTION ONE OF OUR BEST
SALES.
VIM. FTTZ-HENRY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

for laying a sanitary sewer of eight
90 inch pipe ON North gath Street
from Washington to Proctor Street,
and on Proctor Street from North
25th Street to connection with the
present manhole in Proctor street,
together with all necessary wyes,
risers and manholes.
Said installment may be paid on
or before April 29th, 1915, but
&c not paid on or before said date
added Interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. ID. ATKINS,
City Treasurer.
March 20, April 5-12, 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

LOCAL Improvement District No,
1106.-Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 4912
of the City of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed in my hands for the
stallment of the assessment levied
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

1 bay mare Lady" 1900 lbs.
l light double harness.
l light van No. IL.
l light van No. Il.
! farm wagon
one-horse wagons.
Same can be seen by applying at
the City Barn. cath and c. Streets.
The Controller reserves the right
to reject any and all bids,
j. Il. MEADS.
city Controller.
March 25-2T-2S-29, 1915.
SALE OF COPPER wIRE-Bids
will be received at the office OF
the City Controller not later thar-
Thursday. March 30th, 1915, at 10
A. NJ. for the sale of tons more
or less, OF copper wire.
The Controller reserves the right
to reject any and al bids.
J. T.. MEADS.
City Controller.
March 2s-27-2s-2g. 1915.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
REAL ESTATE
BY THE OWNER

We are instructed to sell at
sacrifice the following property:
A modern 5-room cottage near
Puget Sound University and in
walking distance, for $3.50 on very
easy terms. Also two acres of fine
land, half cleared with good A.
room house. two good wells, good
barn and chicken house in scent
fare limit, on the old Puyallup car
line, for only s1l00; 500 in cash,
balance your own terms. owner
is going away and must sell.
GEO. ID. POE & co.
]. +. Bruggeman, Manager Real
Estate Dept.
3i4 Bankers Trust Bldg.
Main 1900. Evening, Main 913s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

HORSES AND wAGoNS-Blds will
be received at the office of the
City Controller not later than
Thursday, March 30th, 1915. at 10
a. IN. for the sale of the following:
1 gray horse Dave" 1900 lbs.
/ gray horse Jerry" 1850 lbs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
RENI-FARM

S~~s~SNs~~~~-r~>~~>->~~~~
FOR RENT-Nice 4-room house, 2
porChes good well, woodshed, 3
lots all fenced. VIII rent for So per
month. Take Spanaway car, 10
minutes walk from ear line. In
quire for Mrs. Il. $. Austin, Park
land. Must rent within 10 days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
BUSINESS CHANCES

GROCERY, established cash BUSH
ness, clean new stock. Snap for
man and Wife. Phone Main CABS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

Miss Grey maintains office hours each Wednes-
day from II a. m. to p. m when she is pleased to
meet any Times reader On other days she replies
to questions only by mail or through her column.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
WANTED TO BUY
LOST

LOST-Package of notes addressed
to Il. III. Strate, room 215, O.-W.
station, Seattle. Reward. Call Mad
ison 403.
PARTY was seen who picked up
purse on Bismarck car at 1890
Monday afternoon. Please return
to Times office or call Main 6S01
and avoid trouble.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

al am IA years old and
there are two boys in my
class who seem to like me
very much. They often ask
to make engagements with
me. Do you think | should
accept? PEARL.
A.-You are too young to ac-
cept invitations from the boys.
You should wait until you are
at least 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

REPRESENTATIVES, WANTED
RELIABLE men or women living
outside of Tacoma. in small
towns. camps or on r.. +. d. routes
can make money during their
spare time by taking orders and
TACOMA TIMES.
Write Circulation Manager. The
Times. Tacoma, Wash. for partlcu-
lars.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice of General Municipal Election

s s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
HELP-MALE

WANTED-All round maCHinst
lathe and shaper. American Auto
Co, 20i st. Ifelens ay.
RAILWAY MAIL ana other civil
Service places open. Write for
free booklet FF. Earl Hopkins,
700 Marden Bldg, Washington ID.
c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
self common by betstOwing your
affections where they are not
wanted.

Q.-I have scorched my
blue skirt. How can | re-
store 1t? r. M.
A.-SpOnge with peroxide of
hydrogen; or sponge with hot
vinegar and then with ammonia.
Finish by spOnging with bluing
water and press under a thin
cloth,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

Q.-How long should one
wait after eating before TAX
ing a bath? e. X. M.
A.-Never take hot bath
until at least two hours after
eating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
CANDL ELIGHT.

Al should judge, from what
little you have told me of the
boy, that he is not especially i'm
terested in any girl. You had far
better accept your portion Of his
,congeniaI friendship I'm the spirit
IL Is Offered than to make your
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
D|n|DIIINI| I|l|NsI|II|II ||||I|||lNI|

Q.-Is it customary to
send present when one re-
ceived an at-home card from
newly married couple?
TS-i.
Alt is customary to call, but
not to send present.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

o. am going to work in
a doctors office. Shall
wear black apron or a
white one? LOU.
A.-Doctors usually require
their office assistants to observe
a certain uniformity of dress. In
case you have no advice from
your employer, wear the white
apron. Quite n number of ply
sicians furnish the aprons.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

al have heard that
apple water will clear the
complexion. Can you tell
me how this is prepared?
IRENE.
A.-Remove the skin from q
large, ripe, perfect apple and
scrape the apple on a crater. TIC
2 parts of apple add 1 part OF
water. Allow the mixture to
stand, stir, drain and drink the
water.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29

Q.--I have something |
want your advice on. There
is a boy that belongs to a
crowd of boys and girls
which | belong to also. Now,
Miss Grey, / like this boy
very much and | think he
likes me, too, but doesn't
show it. He is aboy who
makes everybody happy with
his talk and jokes when he is
around, but never shows any
favor for one person alone.
Now what is the best way
to win him? Thanking you
in return for your advice on
tIie n,ipctiOn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
PERSONAL
FURNISHED HOUSES

FOR RENT-Well furnished house
close in, reasonable to right party
Main i49S.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
CAN YOU BEAT IT.

For sale-45 II. lot in North End,
Graded, with lawn, bearing fruit
trees and berries; ready for build
ing; fine sound view. Price S450.
Phone Proctor 432.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
AUCTIONEER.
the Central Public Market,
1144-f6 PACIFIC AV,

GET your shoeS repaired at rsduo-
ed prices at Carlson's shoe Tas-
tory, 1I22 Commerce
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-29
SWAPS
DAIRY FARM

Highly improved dairy and fruit
farm, for unincumhered residence
property and little cash. Big sac
rife for all cash. Call owner Mad
fson 1865.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
LESTER CORNFORTH

For nearly 80 years the Cornforth
name has been prominent in the retail
affairs of the town of Pittstield. Lester
Cornforth became the owner of this
Quitting concern u years ago. Hun
dreds of Hart Schatfner and Marx
suits are carried in stock all the time
and men of every taste and inclination
can be fitted with entire satisfaction
These garments. the equal of the aver
age custom made. are giving in Pitts
field, as elsewhere. the utmost satisfac-
ton and they constitute a cornerstone
of excellence among the many staple
lines which Mr.. Cornforth carries. The
famous sSWartZ K Jaffee make of boys
clothing is a fayorite with PittSfeld
mothers. This store is the local dis
tributor, as it is also. of Hathaway
shirts. Carriers underwear. Duchess
Trousers. the best makes of neckties
collars, cuffs and mems jewelry. Mr.
Cornforth is, in short. a general outfi
ter to men, youths and boys, showing
by his faculty for choosing his stock
that he has natural adaptation to a
business of this sort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
PARKS BROTHERS CO.

The name Parks Bros. Co. has m,
to signify so much wherever il
known that Mr.. Parks continuing il,
a matter of especial interest. The 4
flee has available data covering eys
matter of local interest in the iDs,
ance line. together with such bra
general information in this line Is
large insurance business requires.gr
fire companies represented throu
this office include the Connects,
Continental, Granite State. Germ,
American. Liverpool. London & Glos
New York Underwriters, NorTn
Union, New Hampshire, Norths
Philadelphia Underwriters, State
Pennsylvania, Springfield, Holwi
Mutual, North British and Mercanta
Providence Washington, North Ana
can and London Assurance. Life w
cies are written principally in b
strong Massachusetts Mutual. Pg
glass, liability. health and acc.R
and all other risks can he safely e
cred through the Parks office. Ala
quiries will receive careful atten1
by the Parks Bros. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
GORDON'S CASH MARKET

The cash market on Main street has
Mr.. Gordon's careful supervision, the
details being cared for by a staff of
competent clerks. Mr.. Gordon does
strictly cash trade, offering his GUS
toners reliable brands of flour, canned
goods, dc!icacieS in glass. fresh and
preserved fruits. condiments and con-
fectionery. This store handles both
nearby products and the best offerings
of the great metropolitan smarkets,
with which the proprietor is in daily
touch. He is a wise and careful buy
er. offering every inducemant in the
way of low prices for cash in his deal
inSs with the consumer. Mr.. Gordon
is active in matters of general public
interest ard under his management the
1915 county fair proved the greatest
success in the many years of its his
tory. He is part owner of the cele-
brated Hawthorne stock farm, one or
the points of interest in this section of
the state. Mr.. Gordon came to Pitts
field from Livermore. He is promi.
nent in Masonry. concerning the his
tory of which he is thoroughly in
formed, and he has the esteem and
confidence of all who know him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
NEW PITTSFIELD HOUSE
AND BIJOU THEATRE

The New pittstield House on Park
street is Il moderate sized hotel. with
strong management adding greatly to
the towns ability to care for CONNER
cial mon who come here in large num-
bcrs The house has steam heat and
electric lights, baths. firatclass phone
service and an attractive cuisine. The
new furnishings We're chosen by Pro-
prietor Fl. W. Stitham with dis
elimination and care. On the ground
floor of the three story building occu-
pied by the New Pittsficld is the Bijou
Theatre. one Of the best motion picture
houses in the state, whore there is an
entire change, of program every day.
The Bijou spocializes in Paramount and
Universal films. The nomina! prices of
five and ten cents makes it possible
for the entire family to pass an evening
of distinct enjoyment at the Bijou.
without in any way interfering with
other necessary varieties Of eXpendi-
ture. The Bijou offers only the best
features on it's screen and it does so
without any disagreable associations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13

assured of being filled at the times
agreed The greater portion of the
company'S customers are located in
New England. though some shipments
are made to more distant points Bust
ness is done direct with manufacturers
and orders now in hand require the
operating of the plant at full capacity
All GRADES and colors are included
Daniel r. Cummings, president of the
corporation lives in Old Town. The
secretary and treasurer is William Me-
Giivery. He is n native of Searsoort
but has resided in IIttsfield for several
years and was formerly treasurer of
the Naverly Wooden Company here.
HIS knowledge Of all branches Of the
w"olen and shoddE business is most
thorough and practical. Like his asso-
ciate, Mr. Cummings. Nj. McGilvery is
greatly interested in the towns welfare
and he aids in all enterprises of a
public character He is IL director of
the pittsicld National Bank and a
member of leading secret societies, in
Guiding the M2sonS, through the
knights Tenplars rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
JENKINS CLOTHING co.

The Jenkins Clothing Company is
probably the best-known concern en-
gagged in this line of business in Som
erset county, since the concern is near
kins was the owner for many years,
laying broad and deep foundations for
the large patronage which the store is
now receiving. The present ownership
is in the form of a Maine corporation,
organized in 1900 The president is
Henry c. Goodwin. His son, Lucien
Fl. Goodwin, is now active manager of
the business and treasurer of the cor
poration. The store occupies a portion
of the ground floor Of the Pittsf1eld
National Bank building, having been
moved there six years ago. at which
time larger quarters became necessary.
The store fittings are Of the best oak,
glass being used literally in show
cases and wall cabinets for the display
of merchandise without contamination
from the inevitable dust of the open
air. The rack facilities allow for the
carrying of hundreds Of suits in stock.
The famous Adler Rochester line Is
the leader. The quality of this make is
uniformly high. but prices have some
variation and all men can be satisfied.
This is also Pittsfield agency for the
Somehow Style Plus garments, the ut
most value for SIT suits. The hat de-
partment carries only reliable makes
like the Lamson & Hubbard. Another
strong and appealing speciality is the
Barker all-linen collars and cuffs. sizes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
RICHARD H. BERRY

For twelve years Richard H. Berry
has been regarded as one of the most
reliable pharmacists in this section Of
the state, his model drug store being a
popular headquarters for the finest
toilet articles and preparations. rub
Der goods and sick room requisites Of
known reliability, fine CONNECTIONS, all
the leading proprietary remedies, in
Guiding the popular "Nyap' remedies
and preparations. etc. Here, too, one
saves money buying monographs and
records. fine stationery of all kinds. ko-
oaks and camera supplies, etc. Furth-
ermore. it is quite the thing for young
and old to get their delicious drinks at
Berry's Soda Fountain, pleasing fea-
ture of this pharmacy. And. too. lead
ing physicians recommend "Berrys" for
reliable prescription work.
Richard H. Berry is a native of Mon
ticello. and graduate of the Universe
ty Of Maine. He is a member Of the
State Pharmacy Association. also Of
the Maine Retail Druggists Assn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-13
GEORGE D. JACOBS

The Jacobs wood working plant on
Central street has complete facilities
for getting out large quantities of in
terror finish and special designs of all
kinds. The mechanical arrangements
are of the best. A general jobbing and
woodworking trade is carried on and
at certain seasons of the year the plant
is a very busy place indeed. Mr.. JAG
obs is also a. large dealer in flooring.
sheathing, doors, sash and blinGs.
mouldings and stair stock. Naturally
he has large contracts with builders
and contractors in this section. VINO
find his word as dependable as ms mn
is useful There is ordinarily no occa-
sion to patronize out -of-town concerns
when anything in the line OF wood
working or building stock is needed,
From his long residence in Pittatle.d
Mr.. Jacobs has an extended acqualnt-
ance with the requirements OF the trade
here and he is always found ready Tor
any exigency. The service which ms
plant offers is high class in every re-
SDoct,