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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16

antine could not be made any more
stringent than what il is at this time
unless everyone should be prevented
from leaving the State. As it is q
ban has been placed on residents
leaving the State and going into
other States where the disease is
known to exist by making them Sc
cure health certificates.
In the Mousley case. he said. fol-
lowing fumigation this afternoon,
both the Penny Hill and the Holly Oak
houses would be placed under a strict
quarantine for twenty-one days, dur
ing which time those persons living
there will not be allowed to leave OF
anyone from outside enter the houses.
Precaution as to persons leaving the
two houses were taken as soon as the
disease was pronounced infantile par
alysis. The necessary guards, IL is un-
derstood, will be named this afternoon
to see that the quarantine rules are
lived up TO at the houses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
Need 1914 MORE MEN
FOR State militia
Recruiting Officers Scour
State for Men TO Fill
Ranks
SOME OFFICERS
ARE TRANSFERRED

Recruiting for the o. NJ. D. is still
slow in Wilmington and the number of
men wanted TO bring the Delaware bat
talions up to maximum war strength re-
mains at 594, according TO the bulletin
board outside the recruiting tent on the
Court House lawn. The situation in
Dover. where Major Marshall has
charge Of the recruiting, is about the
same.
Corporal Cell, who has been connected
with the local recruiting squad, has
been transferred to Dover to assist
Major Marshall, leaving Sergeant Sousa
and Privates McCracken and Jones in
Wilmington under C-.ptain lawson.
This city and the surrounding coun-
try has been canvassed by the recruit
ing squad with little success, but a more
thorough canvass win be made as soon
as the hot weather moderates. Rural
sections Of the State will also be visited
and determined effort will be made to
interest men in the militia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
Third White BOOK
issued BY THE U. 5.
Reveals Memos on Armed
Merchantmen and Cruisers
Off Ports
LUSITANIA NOT
REFERRED TO

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE third
edition OF the American White Book,
containing tabulated copies Of cor
respondence exchanged by the State
Department with European belliger-
ents during recent months has just
been issued by the department II
contains no important cummunica-
tions, the substance of which has
been published, but reveals textually
for the first time some OF the memo
randa dealing with armed merchant
men. the presence OF allied cruisers
of American ports and other sub
iects.
Secretary Lansings suggestion
that merchantmen be disarmed is
shown to have been firmly rejected
by all OF the allied Powers. The Brit
ish Ambassador in memorandum
dated March %. summed up their DO
sition by saying the Allies are "un-
able to agree that upon a -guaran-
teed German promise human life may
be surrendered. defenceless. to the
mercy Of an enemy who in circum-
stances OF this kind. as in many 9th
ers, has shown himself to be both
faithIess and lawiess"
Secretary Lansing. on November 16
1915. It Is shown. sent a note to the
German ambassador summarizing a
dozen cases in which German officers
and men had escaped from German
cruisers informed In the United States
declaring that "the United States
Government regards the actions OF
these men as contrary TO its express
Instructions and as breaches OF hon
Orable conduct" and requesting that
the German Government promptly re-
turn any OF these men who may be
within German jurisdiction TO the
United States.
II Is disclosed that in note dated
March 20. answering a complaint from
Secretary Lansing regarding the pres
ence Of British cruisers near Ameri'
can territorial waters. the British
Ambassador expressed surprise at the
State Departments attempt to dis.
tinguish between different parts o.
the high seas" II says that he Il
unaware Of the existence OF an,
rules or principles OF internstiona
law which render belligerent opera
tions which arc legitimate in one par
OF the high seas. illegitimate in an
other"
The latest chapters OF the cores
pondence with Germany over the Lu
sitania case are not included In tn
/ White Book.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
ICNATZ Started
HIS OWN TROUBLE
Left Home Ostensibly to
Cool Off, But Became
"Het Up"
BRICKS FIGURE IN
ROW THAT FOLLOWED

Ignatz LeukowsId went out Satur.
day night to cool OF, he declared in
City Court this morning. and fell in
with three men who assaulted him.
His wife sent his brotherin-law, Stan
ley Stawiski TO see that Ignatz did
not get into trouble. Later appeared
Stanley Muezeyewski and John Leu
kowsh to assist the brotherin-law.
All this surveillance angered Ignatz.
IL was testified by other witnesses and
he drew a knife. Others Joined in
in and soon bricks began TO fly. Ig-
naz declared he defended himself
nobly but several witnesses declared
he was the aggressor.
It required more than an hour in
City Court this morning TO bring out
the facts Of the case and John Pietu-
Ska, court interpreter. worked hard
TO explain the language OF his coun-
trymen to the court. Assistant CITY
Solicitor Lynn and Henry Il. 1saacs,
attorney for the defence. discussed
grave matters OF evidence.
The defendants, Stanley Muezeyew-
ski, John Leukowski and Stanley
Stowiski preserved calm demeanors
even in the face OF all the allegations
OF Ignatz.
II was elucidated that the whole
disturbance occurred at Maryland
avenue and Oak street. about 2
o'clock Sunday morning and Ignatz
was the center OF the trouble. On the
strength Of testimony that he had
been the AGGRESSION. when the trouble
started, and had apparently gone out
to create trouble for someone, the
cases against the defendants we're
dismissed by Deputy Judge Joslyn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
Gets JAIL Sentence FOR
STRIKING MAN With BAT

Bernard Quailes, colored. alleged
in City Court this morning to have
raised lot OF sand" and then hit
Haywood Norman. also colorej, on
the head with baseball bat, vas sem
fenced to two years in the workhouse.
Norman testified he had been IN the
hospital where he had seven stitches
placed In a scalp wound as a result
of the blow with the bat
The trouble started. IL was declared,
In house at Eleventh and orange
streets on Monday night and was said
TO have been caused by Jealousy OF a
young colored woman.
A number OF witnesses testified the
men had an argument. Norman In
sisted Quailes had started things,
when the former went into the house
to see aboY. his money.
Quailes was arrested Monday night
on complaint OF Norman, who came
into the police station with blood
streaming from wound in his head.
Norman wrB taken TO Delaware Hos
pital for repairs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
WILMINGTON ON The
NATIONAL ROAD MAP

State Highway Commissioner James
Wilson went TO Washington today to
attend a meeting of the National
Highway Association. General r.
Coleman DUPONT is chairman of the
Board OF National Councillors of the
association.
Charles Henry Davies. president Of
the association has forwarded to Mr.
Wilson a number of maps showing
the proposed national highways. Will
mington OF course. appears on the
tentative plan of the ocean to ocean
boulevard.
The Washington meeting today is
for the purpose of considering the
federal aid law passed recently CIV
ing the States money for good roads.
Delaware's share under the law is a
little less than $4,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
Gets JAIL Sentence
FOR NECLECTING FAMILY

After six years Of broken promises,
failure to support his wife and four
small, children and alleged drunken
ness John A. Ginder was sentenced
in City Court this morning to six
months IN the workhouse and to
have $3.50 deducted from his pay and
sent 10 support HIS family
Ginder was arraigned on charges
OF drunkenness and contempt OF court
in not obeying a non-support order.
II was declared he had been neglect
ing his family for six years and spend
ing all his money for drink. His
family had been public charges. IL
was declared. A support order OF $40
a week on him had been reduced 10
Sc a week. and again 20 81 week In
order to give him a chance to catch
up with back payments. He was al
legged TO be SOS in arrears in support
money.
Ginder was lectured by Judge
Churchman and declared he had moth
ing TO say. Sentence on the drunken
ness charge was suspended pending
termination of the other sentences.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
HORSES Shifted IN
ABSENCE OF DRIVER

Declaring man could not be re-
sponsible for his horses turning the
wrong way while he was absent.
Judge Churchmnn dismissed George
Bond in City Court this morning.
when Bond was arraigned ON a
charge of violating the trafilc laws.
Bond was arrested yesterday on
King street just below Tenth street
BY Traffic Sergeant Devinish after
Bonds horses were found on the left
hand side OF tho street and facing
north.
Bond pleaded he had left his horses
an front Of house on King street
facing the right way. and while he
was absent they turned around.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
WAS INNOCENT OF CHARcr.

Henry c. Brown. arraigned in City
Court several weeks ago on charge
OF operating an automobile. while in
toxicated. when sentence was sus-
pended. had his case reopened this
morning in order 10 change his plea
10 not guilty" After evidence had
been heard Brown was dismissed. He
declared he had trouble with his ma
chine on Tenth street, between Orange
and Tatnall streets. and his actions
had been mistaken for intoxication.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
DEATHS
Martha Taibert Hail
Anna Murphy.
Hannah Parker.
Robert il. Fisher.
Thoama y. Smith.

Robert il. Fisher.
Thoams T. Smith.
MURPHY--In this city. on August 10, 1912
Anna. daughter Of James +. and Estella
Murphy, aged 5 years, 10 months.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 attend
No. 223 n. dupont street, on Friday AFTER
noon, August ls, at 80 o'clock. Inter
ment az Cathedral cemetery
PARKER-On August 5, 1915, hanuah
Parker. aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends ere invited 70 attend
the funeral services 81 the home OF Martin
Lane, No. sos Pennsylvania avenue on
Thursday afternoon, At o'clock. Inter
FIsHEREAt Marshallton, Del. on August
16. 1916. Robert H. Fisher aged 10
Years
Relatives. friends snd emolpyes Of the
American Car and Foundry Company are IN.
vited 20 attend the funeral services az MS
late residence. Marshsllton, Del. on sunday
torment 40 Riverview cemetery.
SMITH suddenly. IN this city. on August
is. 1916. Thomas +. Smith. =.
Relatives, friends, employees OF r.. y. q
W. r. R. Co. and Fraternal order OF
Eagles are invited 20 attend the funeral from
the residence Of his father-in-law, O.. n
Brownhill. No. sol s. Head street on rri'
dav morning. August rs, at Q o'clock. High
mass al ST. Mary's r. g. Church, ~ y 30
o'clock. Interment private
HAITs--In his city, on August 10 lsic'
Mnrha Talbcrt, widow OF David W. HAN
In her Goth year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
the funeral services at her late residence, 10.
1e Fast Tweny-fourth street on Ihursda
afternoon. August II, at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment at Wilmington and Brandywine GENE
terry
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
WILLIAM BALL A CANDIDATE.

William Ball, who was clerk Of the
Senate during the last session of the
Legislature, has announced that he
will be a candidate for Representative
on the Republican ticket in Red Lion
Mr.. Ball lives in Delaware
City. Frederick d. Bender. who rep
resented that hundred in the House in
1915, is also candidate for re-elec-
finn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
FAN SIZES sT. LOrIs CLrB.

BY The United Press.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Aug. 16.-The ST.
Louis Browns we're defendants in a
$4,000 suit here today, brought by a,
fan who says he was wrongfully ac-
cused Of stealing a baseball batted
into the stands While the ball was
being passed, he alleged a park watch
man grabbed him by the wrist and led
him to the clubs Office where he
claims he was detained for twenty
FIVE minutes and greatly Inundated
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
INSURGENTS LEAVE IN
HURRY TO Hold RALLY
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CLAYTON. Del. Aug. ia Re
publican meeting, attended by about
two hundred voters, was held last
night at Lockwood. Elmer Walker
and Freeman Clark, two men who
we're ousted from the Kent county
Republican Committee because of
their connection with the insurgent
movement, attended the meeting, but
such a demonstration was made
against them that they retired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
court IGNORES Case
that Shows ANIMUS

After a mass OF testimony had been
offered IN City Court this morning.
lhc cases against Kate Gallen. charged
with using obscene language, and
John J Gallcn. charged with keeping
a disorderly house. we're dismissed
on the ground that the complaints
were inspired y anlmus.
II was alleged the defendants had
also used bad language TO Onlcer Nc
Granary when he came TO warn Cal
len against making a disturbance
Only one dislnterested witness ap-
peared but she testified the Gallen
house was always orderly. Oher wit
nesses we're interested e was declRr-
ed and the difhculty was apparently
n nelghborhood quarrel.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
FINED FOR CRAP SHOOTTNG.

George Johnson and Willard WIZ
son. both colored. made no defense
when arraigned in City Court this
morning on a charge of playing crap.
but pleaded guilty. The men were
arrested yesterday by Officer Payne
and Detective sergeant Green in a
vacant lot at Thirteenth and Lom-
bard streets, near the Diamond ice
house. Johnson was fined IS and
costs. Wilson admitted he had been
arrested before on a similar charge
and was fined $40 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
NcNIITY DISSATISFIED.

William NcNulty was given hear
ing before United States Commits
sioner Mahaffy this morning on the
charge Of interfering with an officer
while on duty. and was dismissed. Nc
Nulty was alleged to have interfered
with United States Deputy Marshal
Cole while he was serving a warrant
In West Fourth street saloon. In
his testimony the accused said that
he merely tried 10 get the officer out
Of the saloon. fearing that some men
In the place might attack him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
STEEL inns HIGH MARX.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. &c.. United States
Steel reached the highest price today
since 1870 when it sold at 90 during thd
second hour Of the market. Republio
Steel preferred, selling at ll3 and Ma
rine common at 30 3-s, established new,
high records for those issues.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16

Joel Cloud, a well known resident
OF Brandywine hundred, died yester-
day. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the residence
OF his brother, William Cloud, near
Grubbs Landing Interment will be
made in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
FINE BRICK THRoWER.

Frank Dorsey, colored. arraigned in
City Court this morning on a charge
of disorderly conduct, was fined $40
and costs. He was alleged to have
thrown a brick at Sarah Wolford. col
ored, Of No. 300 East Second street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
KELLEY MOORE. COLORED
ARRESTED BY GERMAN COP

Giving a distinctly Irish name.
Kelley Moore. colored. was arrested
this morning on the charge OF drunk
enness. Patrolman Rodenhelser, Of
German extraction, arrested Kelley.
who will be given a hearing before
Judge Churchman in a neutral court
tomorrow morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
GROVES TALKS AT RosELLE.

At a political meeting held at Ros-
ellie last night addresses we're made
by Levy Court Commissioner Bepja-
min A. Groves. Benjamin Dickey,
Thomas Leech, ]. H. Fennimore and
William Tinsman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
BrmDIye PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Presten issued
the following permits: To S. A. Nc
Daniel, for alterations. TO a stable
and for a public garage at No. 41s
West Front street, to cost $3.50. TO
Charles J. Dougherty for alterations
for Frank B. Mahoney, at No. 1927
Madison street. TO cost 5000; for al
terations at No. Is Stroud street for
Leon Kfrmiski. 10 cost 500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
BUSTER BROWN PLEASED.

The Quality Store. Third and Market
streets. is in receipt Of letter from
Buster Brown 10 the Brown Shoe Com
pany. who recently came TO Wilmington
in the interest Of the Brown concern,
and held reception for children at the
Queen Theatre. Buster Brown says his
reception and that Of 1ige for the Quail
ity store, was a great success. He said
the large number of children who as
sembled at the theatre seemed to be
well pleased with his talk and Tige's
tricks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16

ALB 3. c. to cut on the supply OF
grain and food-stuffs hound into
Aliens from Eubea, with the purpose
of starving out the Athenian popula-
ton. And in 404 B. c. while Lysan-
der blockaded Athens and the Piraeut
by sea. the Spartans descended from
the vicinity OF Tatoi. attacked and
forced the capitulation of Athens. end
ing the Peloponnesian war.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
LADIES' AUXILIARY no MEET.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Wash
ington Fire Company will hold
meeting at o'clock tomorrow even1
ing at the engine house, French street
above Third.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
SHAKES oEE POISON.

Mrs. Stella Moore, aged 10 years,
OF No. 2Is West Sixth street, swal-
lowed sugar of lead water at her
home last night. Mrs. Moore was re-
moved TO the Homeopathic Hospital,
where abe h recovering.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
STOCK MARKET


BY The United Press. .
NEW YORK, Aug. l6.-The stock
market opened today with a generaF
fractional increase in rail issues, reflect,
ing confidence in the settlement Of the
railroad labor troubles. There was a
slight falling of in other issues.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-16
BALL STILL IN FIGHT.

George K. Ball, Republican candi-
date for register in chancery, denies
that he has withdrawn from the fight.
The sun., 1916-11-29
Census Figures on Cottonseed.

WARRINGTON. Nov. :s.-Cottonsecd crushed
IiI.1oS tons: crude iii produccd. iis AZ. ooi
pounds: cake and meal produced. ls6. 31t tons.
and linters obtained, 97.99 bales. the Census
DuIeAu announced TO-DAY.
The sun., 1916-11-29
New Orleans Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. ss.-Perslaent sell.
causing pronounced weakness. The lowest
levels were reached In the afternoon follow.
ing the report Of the sinking of an American
ship. Ths market closed steady In tone. but
the decline was maintained TO the last. hnal
rspes showing . net loss Of 10 TO ~ polnts,
XmurNa. Cl0s
The sun., 1916-11-29
COTTON DROPS HARD
IN.PACB or ATTACKS
Liquidation, Evening Up and
Submarine Uneasiness
Chill Market.
SPOTS IN SOUTH EASIER
Close Is 90 to 40 Points Lower,
No Support Meeting the
Heavy Selling.
SPOTS IN SOUTH EASIER

Lack Of strength characterized cotton
yesterday. and.a decline Of 20 to ~
points from Mondays close resulted. All
active months faced assaults and none
stood up. Liquidation In large volume
BY holders Of long lines. evening up for
over Thanksgiving. continued uneasiness
bined to spread a chill over the mar
ket. The ir~resularity Of the stock mar
ket. too. caused many contracts to 90 on
the block. Some Of the largest operators
In the Street are reported to be on the
l~lquidating side Of cotton. wheat and
coffee as well a. Of stocks. Tho market
readily responded 10 this pressure.
Tho opening tone was barely steady.
With October contracts three points
higher. May up two points and the other
months one 4 seven points lower. Spot
AoAses. Southern interests and New Or
leans bought at the start. while the list
was supplied by Don operators and COM
mission houses. who later assumed con-
troll OF the market. Early cables were
considered disappointing. Liverpool's
eioes being weak at a net decline Of 70
- - points, with spots marked down
10 points to i2.4id. for middling.
In the late morning. when II became
le6nitely established that the big bulls
were not inclined to lend active support.
January contracts sold on to 2o.6% and
May to 1887. II to 20 points net lower
End 50 to IS points under h previous
days highest. The m that Miss 4.
~. Giles estimated the crop at 1885, 900
bales. exclusive Of lintsrs. appeared to
stimulate selling.
Of heavy selling for Wall Street interests
lower spot markets In the South. Under
this attack the quotations dropped to the
lowest Of the day. and at the bell were
ali At the lower levels under deprcssins
HauidAtion.
The sun., 1916-11-29
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Stake Superior.
Irhigh Navigation. Electric storage Battery
orally. with Lebigh Navigation advancing moro
than 4 point. Better demand for bonds at un-
changed ouotatlons: Summary:
The sun., 1916-11-29
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Nov, n-Consollda,ed Coal
active and declined > points, Houston OIL
In demand Al advancing prices. United Rail
way; - lover; WITH general ro ,Iena OF Ola mar ar.
tween TO and 100. closing los%. Good de-
mand for bonds at hrm prices. summary;
The sun., 1916-11-29

PARIS, Nov. 1~s.-rrsdins su,et on the
Bourss to-day, Three par, cent. rsntes. 81
francs 10 eentiuaes for cash 'Gxchangs on
London. 81 francs aix .eeWfitnrS, Five nor
cent. loan. 81 francs IS centimes.
The sun., 1916-11-29
GRAIN MARKET.

wHEAT-The market experienced one Of
the most d.morslizing breaks Of the year
ysssera:y' NO mors rapid price moysmsn's
In the closing hour. Prices had shown a
steadler tone early, with co3sidersbls buy
movement had cuiminated with Mondays
= cent . bushel for the near month. and
showing repeated breaks and rallies, values
suddenly crumbied under. an avalanche Of
selling. which carried the market down
1restsst decline occurred around :: O'Clock.
when prices simply melted under stop loss
selling, There was a partial rally during
close the market was tT7Isc. net lower. At
the extreme decline prices showed a net
,cS.: Of ssS.:n. from the hish po,n. Of
ago. The break was attributed to the liqui-
dalton Of outside long accounts as a result
~ an export embargo increasing anxiety
rsearding shipments Of grain on account Of
submarine activity. railroad cmbarsoes.
relations. the Federal Reserve Board rec
ommendations were all factors which
::ryss .s 90 di for n. 'G S.a sna w sI,,u slvfn
nominal! No : hard ,l.s4n S au' ! north.
.si.: w:r. 10. 600 bushels. sT principally Man Nan.
itobss. to the Greek Government.
CORN-The market was under pressure
wheat. Price. at the close were axe. 10
exc. net lower. Liverpool was easier and
the recent rains, In Argentina have appar-
emily. been OF benefs to the growing crop
and have brought about n more boarish
feeling. ~ the same time receipts at In
terror points continue to increase. The
export demand has apparently fallen on
and owing to congestion on the railroads
and scarcity Of ocean tonnage II Is dif-
hcult TO make sales abroad. In the local
cash market No, : yellow was quoted at
u.o3k c. !. Z. New York.
OATs-The market broke with corn and
under heavy liquidation prompted by tbs
poor outlook for export sales. closing with
81 losses Of 2nc, to 30. Local cash mar
ket easier; standard quoted at 5oh 0G0s.
hoxc.: No. 4 white. bsk absc.: fancy
clipped white. saGstmc,; ordinary clipped
white. sra ssc.. all elevator,
eyH-Markst easy; No, . Western
N.Ssx e. l. {, Nsw York.
UARl.EY--Markst easy; feeding. Si.sS
T. .. b. New York.
npCKwnEAT - Market quiet; good
milling. sa.os s.io per 100 lbs.
wAx-Market steady; No. I. Si.2o; No
|'s'.as; No. ,, VI; shipping. Soessc