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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
"Navy Chap" Plea For Funds
Meets With Rebuff In Hotel
Managers R. N R. Question Sumner to Visitor VINO
Then Decides He Doesn't Have to Have His
Check Cashed After All

A suave young man, tall, clean-cut
erect, came into the private office OF
the manager of large Broadway hotel
yesterday and asked if he could have
a check cashed. The manager thought
he could arrange that, and whom might
he have the pleasure Of addressing?
"Oh, I'm one of those navy chapc,
replied the visitor.
That was an unfortunate remark,
This hotel manager, it happened, was
an nEiglishman. He had returned only
few months before from doing his
Bit" and he knew something of mill
tary ways. Therefore, it seemed bit
odd to him that an English naval Off
GER should refer to himself as lone
of those navy chaps"
Unattached" Just at Present
The young man handed over his card
BEFORE his name was prefixed "Lieuten-
antD and after il If. NJ. S." The
manager wanted to know wifi his caller
the name of an officer on the shop. No,
he had never heard of him.
where are you attached" was the
next question.
"Why. er-unattached."
"Oh. / see. You are here"
con government business" the young
man interrupted.
"May | ask the nature?"
"Why, up in Canada. Aeroplane end,
you know
ooh, see. And, by the way, are you
K. n. K. or r. NJ"
This question was a sumner. The
tall man hemmed and hawed, and final
" admitted he was a member OF the
ROYAL Naval Volunteer Reserves.
Hum" said the manager, and, ca i
ing a subordinate, requested that he
take the gentleman to the cashier.
Once outside the managers ONCE,
the naval officer" decided he did not
need any money right away, thanked
the clerk for his trouble and hurriedly
left the building.
Such impostors are not at all un-
usual in New York hotels to-day.
often they are professional passers OF
bogus checks. In many cases they are
the same men sought by hotel detecc-
tives a year ago as being fake NUM-
ton buyers And sometimes they do
nothing criminal. They merely pose
as military heroes.
Commander" Invades Hotel.
An amusing example of this sort was
discovered in a Fifth Avenue hotel. lie
was a gray-haired man, tall, heavy,
dignifed. He was introduced TO an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
TREES USED FOR CISTERNS

Among the most curious of trees is
the gigantic zaobab. which fourishes in
Central Africa, the trunk of which
sometimes attains a diameter of forty
feet, according to "The Los Angeles
Times" This trunk serves as r. natural
cistern, retaining rain water in large
quantities in "A cavity formed at the top.
The Arabs artihcially hollow out the
trunks of large baobabs and fiji them
with water during the prevalence of
rain as a provision against the dry sea-
son. These cisterns are in many cases
twenty feet in height and eight or ten
feet in diameter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
Ou-SOAKED BIRDS HELPLESS
Fuel Thrown Overheard by Warships
to Quell Storm.

Crude oil that had been thrown over
board by Uncle Sans warships to quell
the raging water. which wrecked the
L. S. S. Memphis during the recent
storm stuck to the wings of seagulls
and other water fowl taking refuge in
the bays along the coast and rendered
them helpless and unable 70 fly for sew
eral days, according 70 an announce
ment from the Navy Department:
Members of the United States Marine
CORPS. on expeditionary duty at Puerto
Plata, captured hundreds of the birds
with their naked hands.
The oil-begrimed fowl wandered up
and down on the beach, crying pitifully,
while the marines stood guard TO see
that boys did not harm them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
RUMANIA A GREAT GRANARY

AS far back as 1900 Rumania ranked
third among the grain-producing ma
tions of the world; and though several
countries have since passed it, its an
nual contributions to the worlds sup
ply of food have steadily increased,
says "The Argonaut." Its average ex-
ports of corn during 1911. 1912 and
1913 were second only TO those of Ar
gentina; in wheat exports il stood sixth
among the worlds nations. and in oats
exports fifth. This IL accomplished with
a total area somewhat less than that Of
the State of Arkansas. Rumania also
has enormously rich oil wells, operated
TO a considerable extent by the Ameri-
can Standard Oil Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29

other man as "a commander OF the
Royal Flying Corps"
"Oh, an officer?" -.
Commander His Dignity
pointed to the Royal Flying Corps
CORPS badge in his button-hole.
"The devil you&" was the surprising
reply. what do you mean by wearing
that badge? That's what the Tommitt2
wear. Why, any one can buy those IN
any shop in London. And, say, are
YOU in multi or uniform"
The Commander" was dumbfounjed.
His eyes bulged. His face grew Grim.
son. Finally he spluttered: None OF
your damned business" and hurried
away.
Lieutenant Archibald b. Blank came
to New York in October. 1915. He said
he was the son of the English blottlng
paper king" and had been flying for
thirteen months. He was on leave, he
told reporters, to recuperate from
wounds and to rest his nerves.
When he paid his hotel bill the lieu
tenant gave a manager of the hotel /
an Englishman-a check on a London
bank for SO And Lieutenant Blank
started gaily away, as he had said, TO
visit the Curtiss aeroplane plants and
make trip to the War Department IN
Washington"
Check Comes Back
In time the check for SO was re-
turned marked Refer to drawer
meaning insufficient funds. Then be
gan an attempt to trace Blank. The
Royal Flying Corps did not know OF
his whereabouts.
az reoret 10 say I am unable TO give
you any information concerning Lieu
tenant A. B. Blank" wrote Major VII
fred L. Blake, commanding the admin
istrative wing of the corps, las he re-
linauished his commission in his
majesty's army in 1915. The tran
then led from one aeroplane company
TO another and ended blindly in De-
troit.
One afternoon a few weeks ago the
manager who had received the checK
was walking along Broadway. lie
stumbled square into Lieutenant Blank,
who was with young woman. Inc
manager seized his arm, called po-
liceman and had him arrested. Al the
West Side court Blank said he was stlll
a memerb of he flying corps and, IN
deed. declared that he had been made
a captain since coming TO America. lie
said he had never before set eyes on
the hotel manager TO whom he had
given the check. Yet when he saw his
name on the docket and the charge OPP
posite il he put his hand in his pocket
drew out roll of bills and paid over
the $50. The charge was Withdrawn
and Lieutenant or Captain" Blank re-
turned to continue his stroll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
'EDISON-DANIELS
DEAL IS HINTED
Defence League Asks ii
Battery Is Reason In
ventor Backs Wilson
rFrom The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington, Oct. pa demand that
Secretary Daniels publish the report OF
the naval board of inquiry on the E-Z
submarine disaster and the findings Oh
the board appointed to test the Edison
battery was made to-day by the Ma
tional Defence League. Mr.. Daniels
must do this, the league declares TO
remove the rapidly growing impression
that the support of President Wilson by
Thomas A. Edison is the result oil d
deal with Secretary Daniels"
-Four hours after the accident oc-
Cured in which four seamen were
killed and eleven injured the state
ment says. "a board was appointed by
the Assistant Secretary of the Navy to
Investigate whether the explosion OF
hdison's batteries was the cause OF the
disaster. The accident occurred on
January 5, and nothing has been gwen
out by Secretary Daniels on the sub
jcct. despite the frequent requests that
have been made by newspapers for IN
formation on the subject.
Is Battery Political Factor?
"Can the fact that the batteries in
the E-2 were from Edison's factory
have anything to do with the suppress
sion of the report and the Endorsement
Of Wilson by Mr.. Edison?
"The public will never know until
this report, and subsequent one from
the board which conducted a compare
tive test of storage batteries, are gwen
to the press.
"While the Administration is Issuing
so many notes upon the submarine con-
troversy with Germany II should nave
something 10 say upon the submarine
issue in the Navy Department.
when the E-4 met with disaster IN
Honolulu Harbor Miller Reese Hutchi,,
son, of the Edison Company, declared
il was due TO the defective batteries
which were used by the Navy Depart
ment.
Bought Edison Product
"The board which investigated the
Ed accident was unable 10 determine
lust what was the cause Of the disas-
ter. Secretary Daniels, however, took
the word of Thomas Edison, chairman
of the Naval Advisory Board, and Mr..
Hutchinson, who is also a member OF
the board. and purchased number OF
Edison's batteries. Mr.. Edison and Mr..
Hutchison declared that they had
solved the problem Of batteries for
submarines. 9,
before the E-2, which was equipped
with the Edison batteries, left the dosk
it blew up, and it is stated that the
60 I.-S
will not be used. Navy officers are said
TO have refused to 60 down in subma-
rines equipped with batteries which
are manufactured in the factory OF
the chairman of the Naval Advisory
Board.
whether this is true or not can be
determined by publication of all of the
reports and correspondence now on file
at the Navy Department on the subject.
Silence on this subject by Mr.. Daniels
is suspicious"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29
LIGHTHOUSE 800 YEARS OLD

One Of the most beautiful Q, ,o, ssp
early lighthouses. aud the ht csoo,Souan
in sea-swept position, was SO, >, the
light on the coast OF France ." ssy,
entrance to the River Gironoe. huilt
"The Indianapolis News" II was VAS 'I -.
in 1911, and. although II has pee. s,rust.
modelled. some OF the Original on ssst
ure is still there. more than wv ''''
high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-29

The negro population Of the United
States is approximately 10000. 900, the
larger part probably I0,O0O,OO0) being
IN the southern states.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
r. F. D. No. 4.

Miss Mollie Copp is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Didawick in Mid
dletown.
Misses Bessie Gochenour and
Pearl Merkeley are spending a
week in Manassas.
Mr.. Perry Crabill and mother,
were called to Baltimore,
Wednesday by the illness OF his
brother. Mr.. Crabill on his re-
turn will assume his duties as
clerk in the P. o. at Washington
Mr.. L. R. Burner has returned
! from Manassas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Beydle
and son, spent the first of tn,
week with his uncle, Mr.. Sila
Copp.
i Quite number of the member
lof Valley Pike Sunday Schoo
attended the S. S. meeting a
lWakeman Grove, Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Gochenour an
daughter, Miss Zula, spent tn
first of the week with Mr.. an
MRS. Charles Bowers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
MiddIetoWn Agricultural
HIGH SCHOOL

THE AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL OF
THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Offers work in the following sub
jects : English, Mathematics, Science,
History, Latin, Agriculture, Domestic
Science and Arts, and Manuel Train
ing.
Gives a we'll balanced course in
Academic and Industrial subjects
Prepares for college also graduates
eligible for High School Certificate to
teach. 1t is the object of this school
to show young people the opportuni-
.ies that lie around them and to train
them to seize every opportunity that
presents itself.
For full information address,
r. r. TOLBERT, PRIN
Middletcwn, Va.
School opens Sept. Attn, 1916.
Aug IS 2w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
JADWYN.

The farmers are busy thresh.
ing their wheat crop, yielding
from 10 to ~ bushels per acre.
Some have sold the crop, at prices
ranging from S1.25 to $1.45.
The promising outlook tor a
large crop of corn has been
somewhat cut back by the last
10 days drought.
Mr.. Carter Pence with his
family have moved from near
Hamburg to the Theodore Dun
kle property.
Mrs. C. l.. Sager and children
spent several days with Mrs.
Sager's sisters.
Mr.. Daniel T. Saum attended
the Christian Church Convention
held in Woodstock last week.
Rev. Harry Coffelt, of Pennsyl-
vania who is taking a vacation
from his field of labor, is with
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Cof-
felt. Last Sunday morning he
addressed the Sunday school at |
Mt. Zion and kindly consented
to preach for the pastor in charge
the (Rev. D. S. Fox at night.
He was heard by large corr
His discourse was
was practical and we'll received.
for his text You hare a
Friend that sticketh closer than
han a Brother" Rev. Coffelt has
developed in to a strong and
'orceful preacher.
Misses Alice Guard, Elma era.
,illand Miss Linda Burke all of
Jew Market, spent part of SAT-
lrday, Sunday and Monday with
heir friend, Miss Fannie L.
Visman.
Mrs. Lucy Hotel, of Canton,
ohio, 10 here on \ visit to her
arents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
'offelt.
Josiah Wisnaan is the chosen
eiasase t. sepfasest The s.en- i
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25

andoah Passionate, Of the Luth-
eran church. at the convention
of the Virginia Synod, to be held
in Mt. Tabor Church, Augusta
county, Aug. 1926.
Walter Wisman bought very
fine Jersey cow from d. J.
REYNOLDS.
A few days ago Mr.. Josiah
Wisman, hid away the body of
tn. we'll known old family horse
(Perch by name), the old anima
belonged to his mother, and was
kept until he was 80 years old.
Misses May and Mary Hansen
f1uck, of Oranda visited their old
home and friends here last Mon.
day
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
MOST POPULAR
AMERICAN GAME
1T IS FLAYED BY A GREAT MANY
PEoPLEeIN THIS
COrNrPV

GOL hA-tf3S his
COUNTRY.
The great American game is not
baseball or football-it is bluff; the
putting on of false front, pretending
to be what we are not. Some pre-
tend to be healthy when they ale
really sick, and this is the worst
form of bluff. Why will people try to
be something when they are not 1t
is cry harmful and brings no good
results. Do not be ashamed OF III
health, be afraid of it. Those who
seek health shall find it, those who
turn away their heads shall suffer
Mr.. Il. Wilson of 2O6 E. 18th Street.
Norfolk, said recently, 81 had COP
slant pain in my chest and one that
started in my left shoulder and ended
in my hip, going thru my whole body.
But since taking Tanlac the pains
have all gone and 1 have not been
troubled at all. / sleep much better
and my general health has improved.
1t has proven a wonderful remed v
and l hope that all who need relief
will try Tsnlac."
How much better it is to be healthy
than TO just appear healthy. Go to
Walton & Smoot and Chlinchfeld
CoalCorp.. Toms Creek. and buy a
bottle of Tanlac. Price 81 per bottle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Edith.

Rev. Sloane, who is holding a
meeting at Oak Level was called
to Cross Roads Sunday to preach
the funeral of Mrs. ADDISON
Munich, who died in Charles
Town. W. Va, at the home of
her son, Mr.. Charles Cullers,
aged about 80 years.
Mr.. Levi Hickman an aged
Confederate veteran of Mt. Jack.
son and friend visited his nephew
Mr.. L. G. Hickman the last of
the week.
Rev. H. Monroe Strickler, of
Luray is assisting at Oak Level
church this week.
Mr.. c. B. Compton and family
are expected at the home of his
father B. E. Compton. wednes-
day .23rd from Manassas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Destructive Storm
In Strasburg Vicinity.

Strasburg, August s2.-The third
de tructive storm of the summer Wis
tied this section yesterday afternooa
about o'clock. A ldozen persons
were stunned by lightning, several
houses were damaged and extensive
injury to crops is reported. Within
brief period of time lightning struck
three places in town. The path of the
storm was nearly two miles vide. Hail
stones fell as large as hickory nuts
and eggs.
The residence OF Mr. and Mrs Otto
Me Wilson was hit by bolt, which
tore the facing from the window,
darted across the room and tore
a hole in the wall, throwing plaster
ing in every direction. A colored
girl was knocked down but not Sc
riously injured. The members of
the family. who were in the other
end OF the building. were stunned.
On Main street bolt ripped GU.
the window facing, broke large
mirror in the home of Chris Funk
The members of the family were stunn
ed. A third bolt struck large
shade tree in front of the Grove resi-
dence. The tree fell across the pave
ment blocking it for hours. Mrs
Lake, an aged woman, was knocked
to the floor as q result of the shock
Stunned BY bolt that hit near thu
plant OF the Standard Lime Company
Walter Flanagan, who is in delicate
health, collapsed but finally recovered
Eight acres of corn on the place 0
Clarence Funk on the river section
were totally ruined. Others who re
port damaged corn crops are Fran
Stickley, Jesse Funk and G.. M
Chiles. Thirty acres of corn on tn
5 farm of A. j. Miller was ruined. /
Jacob Hammers orchard 500 bushel
of apples we're knocked from the tree!
=, A camping party suffered severely
All the tents we're blown down and a
I the campers we're soaked to the skin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea.

"About two years ago | had Sc
we're attack OF diarrhoea which lasted
over a week" writes W. G. Jones,
Buford, N. D. 81 became Sc weak
that 1 could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The first dose relieved me
and within two days l was as we'll as
ever" Many druggists recommend
this remedy because they know that
it is reliable. Obtainable every
where. adv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Virginia.,

In the clerks Office of the Circui,
Court, of Shenandoah County, Wood.
stock, Va August 9Th. 1915:
Vembia Shipp (nee Sine Complt'
VS.. In ChancerY-for divorce
mensa ct thoro
Reuben Ship,
The objects of this suit are for q
decree OF of the Court granting to the
the complainant
~ A divorce a mensa ct thoro
from the defendant;
~ Custody of the infant child
Joseph Shipp, and
~ General relief, and
it appearing by affidavit that the de-
fendant is a nonresident of the State
OF Virginia, and the complainant and
defendant coba bited last as man and
wife in the county of Shenandoah;
that the known place OF abode o. the
said defendant was Braemer. Tenn
it is ordered that he do appear within
fifteen days after the due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary
to protect his interests.
M. B. WUNDER, Clerk.
Aug. ll--4w.
Tavenner & BausermaD, +. q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
The Best Laxative.

To keep the bowels regular the besl
laxative is out door exercise. Drink
a full glass of water half an hour be
fore breakfast and eat an abundance
OF fruit and vegetables, also estab.
Iish regular habit and be sure thai
YOUR bowels move once each day.
When medicine is needed take
Chamberlain Tablets They are
pleasant to take and mild and gentle
n effect. Obtainable everywhere.
adv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Cure for Cholera Morbus.

"When our little boy, now seve
years old, was baby he was cure,
of cholera morbus by Chamberlain ;.
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy," writes Mrs Sidney Simmons
Fair Haven, N. Y. ''Sirce then oshe
members OF my family have used thi
valuable medicine for collie ano
bowel troubles with good satisfaction
and | gladly endorse it as a remed ,
of exceptional merit. Obtainab,
everywhere. adv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
POWell'S Fort.

Mr.. John Richardson ana
family, of Millville, w. Va.
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Shiff1ett.
Mrs. Mary Glen. of Dry Run
spent a few days with her sister,
Mrs. Emma Lichliter.
Mr.. a. B. Lichliter and Mr..
George Woodrow two of our best
known old Confederate veterans
attended the Forestville Reunion
on last Friday. Mr.. Woodrow
stopped off at Quicksburg on his
return trip to visit relatives and
friends.
Mr.. George Woodrow has re-
turned home from Clarke county.
Mrs. Bette Baker is spending
the summer with relatives near
Baltimore.
The children's service at the
Brethren Church, Sunday night
was attended ~ large crowd.
The Union Sunday School al
Dry Run is progressing nicely
under the superintendency of
Mr.. A. C. Boyce. 1t has a large
enrolment and is we'll attended
every Sunday in summer and
winter.
Mrs. Cyrus Ritenour and
dsug llter, Miss Isabel. and Miss
Myrtle Covers,one, of Pittsburg,
are visiting friends and relatives
in Powell's Fort.
The Willing Workers Society
of the Christian Church at Dry
Run will render its regular pro-
gram Sunday evening, Aug. 81.
Mrs. Sarah Baker is visiting
relatives in Winchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burke,
Miss Mae and Mr.. Roscoe Burke
are attending the Christian Con-
ference at Palmyra.
Mr.. Lloyd Burke. of Washing
ton, spent few days with his
father recently. II
Mr.. and Mrs. milton BakerI'
gave birthday party, Wednes-
day, Aug. eth in honor of theirl II
adopted son, Perci0al Sheetz |,
Baker who was eighteen years
old. Refreshments were served 1
at late hour. Those present
were Misses Ma bel and Ella II
Tamkin, Rhoda Compton, Rosie
SmytlIe, Goldie Munich, Susie
Glenn, Mrs. Josie Tamkin and
Mrs. Sarah Baker Messrs. Clyce .
Smythe, John Andrews, Howard
1lem, Ralph Marston, Willie
Finks, John Glenn, Earl Robin. :
ION, Joseph Glenn, Percy Baker,
Robinson, Ed. Glen,
carl and Charles Shipe and Will. :
ia m Coverstone. Is
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Toll Tickets.

The usual annual toll tickets on the
Valley Turnpike for the year begin
oing Sept. 1st, 1916 and ending Aug.
81, 1877. are now ready to be issued.
Parties desiring to take out tickets
for Gates Nos. 5, 6 and will apply
to Mr.. L. I. Stoneburner, (Shen. Val,
Loan and Trust Co. Office) Wood
stock, Va.
E. D. NEWMAN,
Aug. At. Director.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
PEACE
Quoted from PICTORIAL REVIEW
for September, 1915 }

Quoted from PICTORIAL REVIEW
for September, 1915 }
Peace is not for towards. 1t
calls for the highest form of
courage. 1t demands moral
stamina, which is more rare
than physical bravery.
1t calls for the courage Of a
man, not that of a wolf. 1t
means putting national justice
above national pride. 1t means
the exaltation of self-restraint
above the passion of vengeance.
1t scorns race-hate, and pro.
claims, Above all nations is
humanity" 1t patriotism is
ministry to the world. and not .
menace.
1t means the higher manlines'
of the gentleman, and not thu
cheaper manliness of the bull
1t often leads to abuse, contempt
martyrdom. 1t led the Primo
of Peace there.
Peace is the ally OF wisdom
generous patience. far-sight
human consideration for humbl
lives. War is the ally of ego
tism, anger, cruelty, vainglory
Peace is the unsuitable cour
age of sanity; war is the red
blind courage of madness.
The kings of earth are men 9
war; the King of Kings. whe
He sent his cohort of angels
earth, gave them no war-cr
but Peace on earth. good-wi
toward men!"-Dr. Frank Gran
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-08-25
Change Of Schedule improved
Service Southern Railway

Beginning Saturday, July 9Th and
on Saturdays only thereafter until
Sept. leth, 1916, inclusive, Southern
Railway Train No. 81, which now
Leaves Washington 3:l5 p. NJ, will be
changed TO leave Washington l:45 P.
NJ, passing Manassas 2:57 p. NJ.
Riverton Junction 6:22 P. NJ, Stras.
burg Junction 6:04 p. NJ, and STRIVE
Harrionburg $40 P. NJ.
No { hange In other tra;ns and
CCupectiops.