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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
JURIST WINS
 WHEN SENATE
 CONFIRMS HIM Unanimous Action Gives Judge Jennings Another Four Year-Term
 in Alaska. STRONG AND WICK FAIL Governor and the Former Delegate Opposes
 but Win Not a
 Single Senator
STRONG AND WICK FAIL

WASHINGTON, June 9. By unanimous vote the United States Senate in executive session yester- day afternoon at o'clock confirm ed the nomination of Judge Robert ". Jennings. The judiciary com nittee had recommended the ap- Dointment for confirmation last Monday, also by unanimous vote.
 The unanimous action of the Sen Senate itself came after long in vestigation instigated at the sug- gcstion of Gov. J. F A. Strong. who wired to Senators to prevent the confirmation. Later Gov. Strong turned the fight over to former Del cgate James Wickersham. On Sat urday, May 26. Judge Wickersham was before the judiciary committee for three hours during all of which he fought against the confirmation of Judge Jennings with all of his might. He based his fight against Judge Jennings on the latter's de- cision in the Delegateship contest. He read his brief in his contest in the House for Delegate Charles A.. Sulzer's seat into his speech, de- claring Judge Jennings to be unjust. unfair, uDconsciable, collusive and corrupt. accusing him of delib- crate attempt to steal the Alaska election.
 Claims He Limited Legislative
 Power.
 Judge Wickersham contended in his argument. and in an elaborate brief he filed with the Senate ju- dietary committee. that the election law under which Judge Jennings
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
LATE CABLE NEWS

SEArrLE-Thirteen men of Fin nish birth who twice refused to reg ister as required by the conscrip- ton regulations were arrested today when they came from the mine pit at Newcastle.
 RIO DE JANERiO.-A large manu- Recurring building collapsed here this afternoon and seventy persons were killed.
 x
 WASHlNGTON-Sev States and the District of Columbia have reported their registrations and the total was 2.340,OO0 If this ratio con tinues the grand total. will be about 9.OO0.000.
 IONpoN-Enroute from Liverpool to Philadelphia, the British steamer Southland was sunk by torpedo and eight were killed by the explos- ion. Six Americans known to be on board are missing.
 NEW RLEANS-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. here on a campaign for the Liberty Loan, asked that all classes subscribe.
 WASHINGTON - The prohibition section of the new army law may al. 60 apply to the navy according to a statement by an official today. 
 eEATTLE-The barge BZarraconta today began unloading 1000 tons of construction material and supplies, in eluding 100000 feet of lumber, six hox cars for Anchorage, sailing from here June 20
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Another Appeal Is Made.

PETROGRAD, June 9.--The Con gress of Peasants today adopted a resolution calling upon the army to submit to discipline and defend Rus sia although there are revolutionary tendencies. The resolution further affirms that it is the duty of the army and it is responsible for the defense of the country energetically and make every sacrifice to sustain the fighting of the army
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
MESSINES BATTLE FEATURED BY BIG
 MINE EXPLOSION

LONDON. June 9.-All special cor respondents at the front in their de scriptions of the Messines battle fea ture the. trepcndous explosions ol mines which preceded the British ad vance.
 "The earth opened and the Ger man lines disappeared as one terse The description of every writer lik ems the effect on the surrounding ter rain to an earthquake. One says hat the hill on which he stood shook like jelly. Another says the explos i've used was aminol
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
-U. s. NAVAL AIRMEN REACH FRANCE AND
 READY FOR DUTIES

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The first regular American fighting force on French soil comprises 100 naval avia- tors, who are to cooperate with the French navy. All are officers Of the United States Navy and they landed at French port today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
REGISTRATION AT
 SEATTLE IS THREE
 TIMES OVER TACOMA

SEATTLE, June 9.-The registra- tion of those between 21 and 31 years of age is complete and the to- tai number is 26,159 Tacoma regis tered 8,620
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
SAN SALVADOR IS
 PARTLY DESTROYED
 BY FIRE OF VOLCANO

WASHINGTON, Juno 9.-Advices from American Minister Long at San Salvador, sent while the volcano San Salvador was erupting, said that part of the city had been destroyed by fire but that the flames were un- der control. Great property damage was done, but no mention was made of the loss of lives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
PERSH|NC IS RECEIVED BY
 KING GEORGE

LONDON, June 9.-Major Gener- al John J. Pershing and his staff of officers were received by King George this morning at Buckingham Palace. The American army off, cers reached here late last night. It is understood that the next an nouncement to be made public will be their safe arrival at Paris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Ward off Attacks.

LONDON, June 9.-The British have consolidated and made further gains in Belgium. The forces have warded off all desperate counter t. tacks in the region around Cost tavern and Messines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Infict Heavy Casualties.

LONDON, June 9.-The Brlt1sh attacked last night south of the Souchez river and entered the Ger man positions on a front two miles the war office announces. The Ger man lines were penetrated a depth of half a mile. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

WASHINGTON The Senate if nance committee today adopted La Policies plan for a tax of one per cent on the original selling price Of automobiles to be paid by the own CTS in place of a graduated class tax previously agreed upon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Fire Breaks Out and Has Communicated to Other Galleries Shutting
 Off All Escape.
SMOKE PREVENTS HELP
Men Are Trapped Beneath Earth; Scenes at Shaft PitifuI; Bodies Are
 Recovered.

BUTTE, June 0.-This city has been visited with a horror the re- suits of which are yet unknown.
 One hundred and fifty are report ed dead and no hopes are enter tained for two hundred others, trapped underground by fire which is raging in the Speculator copper nine. The fire began early today and at the time it broke out 425 men were in the mine.
 Fourteen bodies have been recov- cred.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
LIBERTY LOAN GROWS.

WASHINGTON. June g. Treasury Department officials announced this morning that the Liberty Loan, was within < $700, 100000 of completion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
SHELTER STRIKE SETTLED.

LIMA, Peru, June 9-The strike of workmen employed in the smelt- CTS, at Cerro dePasco was settled today and the workmen resumed operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Germans Withdrawing.

BERLIN. June 9.-The German forces on the Belgian front have withdrawn from the salient pro- trudng westward to the prepared position between the Ypres canal and the bend north of the Halle keke river. This was announced to- day
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
JOHN SARGANT TO PAINT A PORTRAIT
 OF U. s. PRESIDENT I

Dublin correspondent of the Times. Jorn Sargent has accepted the pro- pos m the Governors National Ga v Feland to paint portrait of Pr .sas Wilson. It is recalled thsi slftI Lane. who was drown ed on sae l.usitania. offered $50.000 10 4 portsa which Sargent had un- de 4seA [ paint in behalf of the Ri croag
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

WASHINGTON - Official advices received this afternoon stated that British Foreign Minister A. J. Bal tour arrived safely in London today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
TWO AMERICANS
 LOST WHEN SHIP
 TORPEDOED BY SUB

LONDON, June 9.-Two Ameri- cans are reported to have been Kill ed whe nthe British steamer Man chester Mills was tOrpedoed and sunk yesterday off the British coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

THE ENPlRE-All the NsWo All the Time. When It b Nswh
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

Feds, News Today--in Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Claims He Limited Legislative
 Power

(Continued on fage Two)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

end Mrs Harry Patti and family.
Mrs. Mary Cock, Miss Anna Cook, Miss
Olive and Miss Esther Boyd called on
Joseph Bird and family Sunday after
noon. :. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jeff
ries and son and Mr.. and Mrs,~John
Gum spent Sunday with Charles Hunn
end family OF Greensboro. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Thomas and family enter
tanned Charles Sowalter and family
Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant
Seauey entertained Jess Addleman
and family, and Mr. and Mrs Floyd
Pogan Sunday. Mrs Cora Sieweke
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Sarah Baker
of Pleasant HILL. ;. Nj. and Mrs. Alex
Waltings visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
Willis Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08
MIDDLEBORO, IND.

Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Addleman called
on Mr. and Mrs Thomas Matlock and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smith Sunday
afternoon. :. Mr.. and Mrs. John Cob
lentz spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hughes Of Pleasant Hill. -. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Vernouff were the Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen
and family. !: Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Little
and family called on Edward Bockhof
fer and family Sunday afternoon.
Miss Miriam Little of Richmond, spent
Thursday and Friday with O. A. Boyd
and family. Mr.: and Mrs. John
Wicket spent Sunday with Walter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Brooks and family. =. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Townsend and daughter called
On relatives at Weaver's Station Sun;
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Jeffries entertained Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Jeffries and James Burg and fam
lily to dinner. Sunday. -. Mrs. Lora
Boyd cailedeon Mrs. Miriam Little Sun
day afternoon. 5. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Moore entertained guests Sunday.
Mrs: Jane Cox is visiting A. j. Little
and family. Mrs. Floyd Began en-.
tertained Mrs. Pleasant Seaney, Mrs.
John Smith. Mrs. Cora Little and
daughter Ruth and Myron Mckee
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. jeff Ad-
dleman is suffering from, a sprained
ankle -. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Clark
and daughter spent Sunday with Mr..
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08
oresf Little Men.

Size Is no criterion Of valor and abil-
lty. Napoleon was no giant. The
duke of Luxembourg. the most famous
captain OF his time, was dwarf. Ma
hone, the leader whom, during the
closing scenes OF the Confederacy, Lee
most relied upon. except Gordon, was
described. as " spry midget, fun Of
Irish fire."-BuffalO Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM sITEEGRAn THURSDAY NOV

finished the work are asked to COM
plete all articles II possible by Satur-
day morning as a shipment will be
made in the afternoon The work OF
the Richmond chapter will be spent to
Indianapolis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Miss Margaret Starr. the new chair
man OF the relief work will go to
Greensboro Thursday evening to per-
feet a Greensboro chapter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Many persons are assisting in max.
ing hospital garments and other warm
articles Of clothing so badly needed
now by the soldiers. Miss Anna Tough
is in charge
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Glasses A and b in surgical dress
ing will meet Friday morning at the
Red Cross rooms under the direction
of Mrs. Olive Allison. Glass G will
meet Friday afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Mrs. John Clements. issued an urg-
ent call Thursday for 100 sweaters
and scarfs. Women who have not
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Vile Thursday to assist In surgical
dressing work as the Centerville
chairman was out Of town.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

itary relief work, called a meeting Of
the chairmen of the Red Cross asso-
citation Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock.
The classes in surgical dressings did
not meet Wednesday. The classes
will meet Friday at the usual hour.
Mrs. Olive Allison, who is in charge Of
the work, has been out of the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08
r.
Red Gross Notes

The Red Cross is in need of some
bookcases or wardrobes and asks per-
sons having any that are not in use
to give or lend them to the chapter.
They will be called for gladly. Phone
1884.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Mrs. Miriam whistler was in Center
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Miss Margaret Starr. director of mil
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

You will remember your Sammy this Christmas. It's hard
know just what will be the most appreciated The merchants advertising
this page will offer helpful suggestions and advice They have selected
astock Of gifts that will bring comfort and happiness the Sammes
abroad and at home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08

Here the government rulings Christmas Gifts for Samm
These the early pack securely and address intelligent
H Mail for soldiers France be posted later than November
18th Each package bear the words Christmas MAIL the
pe address the for whom intended and the sender address,
The Keota news., 1917-03-30

To keep clean and healthy take Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver. bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
W. n. u. DENVER, NO. 1s--1s17.

cenee i7om teyera eT ,a OF otser
debiiitating diseases, your quickest way
to got flesh and strength is with Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. That
gives purity to your blood, plumpnees to
your body, and puts every function into
oughiy effective every natural means Of
repairing and .nourishing your system.
For pale. puny, scrofulous children,
nothing approaches Il It builds up
completely their flesh, their strength,
In the most stubborn Scrofulous, Skin
or Scalp Diseases, Eczema, 6alt-rheum,
and every kindred ailment, 1t effects
wonderful cures. Contains no alcohol or
harmful drugs. In tablet or liquid form.
DR.. Pierceys Pleasant Pellets regulate
Sugar coated. tiny granules, easy to take
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
SWlMP-RooT SAVES
KIDNEY SUFFERERS


You nakarally feel secure when you
know that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy
is absolutely pure and contains NO harm
full or habit producing drugs.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence, prescribed by DR.. Kilmer
many Year, ago, il maintained in every
bottle q Swamp-R Root.
Swamp Root il scientifically compounded
from vegetable herbs. It il not q stimu-
liant and il taken in teaspoonful doses. 1t
10 not recommended for everything. Ac-
cordins to verified testimony It i natures
great helper in relieving and overcoming
Kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
If you suffer, don't delay another day.
= bottle. All drug stores sell it in Two
sizes fifty cents and one dollar.
However, II you wish first to try this
mat preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kiimsr Z Co., BinshamtSn. y; l. T., ~ for s,d :
mention this paper. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
HeaAhy.Ski,,
DEPENDS ON KIDNEYS.

The skin and the intestines, which
work together with the Kidneys to
throw out tho poisons Of the body, do
. part Of the work, but . clean body
and healthy one depends ON the kid
neys. If the Kidneys are clogged with
toxic poasons you suffv from stiffness
your joints seem "rusty," you may have
Sheumatic pains, pain in the back, stiff
neck, headaches, sometimes swollen feet,
o. neuralgia pains-all due to. the uric
acid or toxic poisons in the blood. This
10 the time to 60 to the nearest drug
stare and simply obtain Soc: package
Of Anuni6, the discovery Of Dr.. Pierce
Of Buffalo, N: Y. Then drink cup Of
Tablet, and notice the gratifying results.
You viii find Anuric more active than
lithia. Dissolves uric acid - water docs
SUGAR.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue |
coated. give "California
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels SO nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
CROSS, half-sick. feverish, don't eat.
sleep or act naturally, breath Is bad,
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen,
Mother! See IL tongue is coated. then
give. teaspoonful Of "California
Syrup of Figs" and In few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the sys-
TEN, and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup. of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless :. children love It,. and it new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 5O-cent bottle
of california Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on. the bottle. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
TAKES OFF DANDRuFF
:. HAIR STOPS FALLING
oirisl Try Thlsl Makes Hair rhleis
.oloeey, FLUFFY, Dsautifui-No
More Itching Scalp.

Within ten minutes after ON appli-
cation Of Danderine you cannot flnd a
single trace Of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
win please you most will be after q
few weeks use, when you see new
hair. ane and downy at first-yes-but
really new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty Of your hair. No. diff
ference how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine .and carefully draw it
through your hair. taking one small
strand at time. The effect is amaz-
ing-your hair will be light, fluffy and
wavy, and have an appearance of
abundance; an Incompatible 1uster,
softness and luxuriance.
Get Is cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine frop any store. and prove
that your hair Is as pretty and soft
~ any-that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all-you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots Of it IL you will just try a lit
tie Danderine. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
slioht Error.

"What Is the price of this embroid-
nred skirt?"
Madam will find the skirts on the
next table-that which she has Is the
new cape cOllar!"
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
PRESIDENT SETS APRIL 2 As DAv
WHEN HE WILL ASK pEcLARA-
TIoN AGAINST GERMANY.
U. S. ALREADY IN STRIFE
SESSION TO CONSIDER GERMAN
ACTION IN SINKING THREE
Y. s. MERCHANT SHIPS.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. March 22.-President
Wilson's decision to call Congress
earlier than the date first fixed for
the extra session, April 16. was an
nounced Wednesday. The Presidents
mind finally was made up as the re-
suit of Tuesdays cabinet meeting. at
which practically . unanimous opin-
ion was expressed that while prepara-
tions to put the nation in q full state
Of armed neutrality were going for
ward, Congress-. which alone has the
war-making power, should be. sum-
moned.
The President deliberated on tho
question until late Tuesday night and
early Wednesday made his decision.
He chose April 2 because he thought
it would be. impossible for all mem
bers of Congress to reach Washing
ton earlier.
The sentiment In Congress 10 un-
derstood to be Overwhelmingly in IA
vor Of a declaration that as q result
Of Germany's acts against the United
States q state Of war already exists.
The foremost overt act which
brought the President to his decision
was the torpedoing without warning
of the American merchantman Vigt'
lancia with the loss Of fifteen lives.
some Of them Americans.
When the President addresses Con.
gress he is expected to go into the
details of the situation very fully. par
ticularly as to how It affects the fu-
ture Of the United States. While 1t
Is not known how much money Prest.
dent Wilson may suggest to Congress
as necessary to meet the situation.
leaders in the Senate have held the
view that not less than $500, ,000.0 900
should be granted at once In case war
ia declared. It is not probable that
legislation giving such q sum would
meet with any opposition.
A volunteer army of 100000 II
planned as a nucleus OF what eventu-
ally would be an army Of 100000
and would be assembled In training
camps.
The Presidents proclamation call.
ing an extra session Of Congress April
follows:
Whereas, Public interests require
that the Congress Of the United States
should be convened in extra session
1t IL o'clock. noon. on the I'd day OF
April, 1917. to receive communities
ton concerning grave matters of ma
tional policy which should be taken
Immediately under considerations:
"Now, therefore, /, Woodrow VIII
son, President Of the United States
Of America, do hereby proclaim and
declare that an extraordinary occa-
sion requires the Congress Of the
United States to convene in extra SEES
sion at the capitol in the city Of Wash
ington on the I'd day Of April. 1917. at
IL O'Clock, noon, at which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members thereof are hereby re-
quired to take notice.
''Given under my hand and seal Of
the United States Of America, the 21st
day Of March, in the year Of our Lord.
one thousand, nine hundred and seven
teen, and Of the Independence Of the
United States the one hundred and
lorty-first."
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
cuTIcURA HEALS ECZEMA
And Rashes That Itch and Durn-Trial
Free 70 Anyone Anywhere.

And Rashss That Itch and Burn-Triai
Free 20 Anyone Anywhere.
In the treatment Of skin and scalp
troubles bathe freely with Cutfcura
Soap and hot water. dry and apply
Cuticura Ointment. II there is a nat
ural tendency to rashes. pimples, ETC.,
prevent their recurrence by making
Cuticura your daily toilet preparation.
FreGsample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Inconsistent Appreciation.
"John, l got your steak broiled rare
today"
"Well done, my DEAR"
To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver. bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Just for Honor.
Italy, Spain and Turkey are the on
IL countries In Europe which do not
nay their members Of parliament.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30

An English inventor has patented a
net for recovering golf balls that may
be driven upon water.
The Keota news., 1917-03-30
Don't foolwith
acold. Cure it.
'eAseAet<lREssp sp'"''t

Ths Old family resnedy-in tablse
tRm-eafe, sure. easy to take. No
Sopiatss-no unpleasant after e6ect1.
Cures colds In "a houfs-Grip In
days, Money back II II fails. Cee
the genuine box with Red Top and Z
Ar. Hill's picture ON It's co0ee
A. Any Drug Seseo
The Keota news., 1917-03-30

The Way Of u.
"How ON earth can they weigh souls
as they say they dor
II guess they use spirit level"
The Keota news., 1917-03-30

A Specimen.
II wonder why that fellow stares at
me So"
"He's a noted entomologist."
The Keota news., 1917-03-30

appy as residence duties the if he actually had lived
Anoter special the reduction Of the time
only working the farms for at least six months in 19lz
This for farm help Is in connected with enlistment
for military but solely increase agricultural output won
opportunity secure farm and draw good wages at the same
mile from ST. Paul Duluth to Canadian destination Information
q to railway rates be had on application to
Wv BENNETT, Rses 4, Bee bids. onats. Nsss