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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-02
STEAMER GOES ASHORE
Iifc-An'"rS Cannot Reach the \. a.
Raven, aud Tier Position
l. Dangerous.
my A&-o,la,cd i.rc,s !

NORFOLK. VA. March l.-Eariy to-
day tn" American steamer A. \, Raven
went ashore half IA mile south of Bodic
Island which i about scv"nty-fvc
miles from cap" Henry. The life
savers cannot reach Ia" vessel on ac-
count Of her distanr" ont. and her posi-
ti"n is dangerous. III. sea being high
and a northeast gale prevailing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-02
Charles Emerson NuUncrt.

special - The Times Dispatch
ALIEN ANDEIA. VA. March L.
charles Emerson Woom"rl, twenty
seven years OLD died yesterday IN
Philadelphia Ills body was brought
her" Tonight and taken to the home
Of his witc's parents. Mr. and Mrs John
t'iapdor"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-02
Get a 10 Cent Box of
"CasCarets" for Your
Liver and Bowels.

i Tonight sure! Remove the liver and
Nhowel poison which is keeping your
head dizzy. your tongue coated. breath
offensive and stomach sour. Don't
stay bilious. sick. hcadachy. consti-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-02
Every One Needs iron.

Iron and the othrr elements con
tanned IN Acid Iron Mineral mikes Il
u fin. spring tonic. You viii hnd. a.
the medical fraternity has found dur
ing the past 81 years. that Acid Iron
Mineral does not contain alcohol or
other habit forming or Injurious drug :.
AMI II does not inlurc the teeth II
is fine far the stomach bowels. Kid
nCNS aud bladder and aids digestion
and appetite. In every way il is :,
splendid natural iron tonic for home
use that whole families may TAX. with
wonderful results. TO Ia the nearest
drug store aud get :: 5o-cc,tt ar 81 size
bottle. IL goes two to ten times aS
far as other weaker iron prcparati.us
or pills. y ha!T-tcaspoomful in a glass
OF water after meals and on retiring
All druggists recommend ~ in prefer
cnce IL weaker iron remedies or thos,.
containing excessive quantities of
alcohol All druggists now have ii.
OF can get II FOR you,--.Ndv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-02
AVOID The Use OF ALCOHOL
TAKE right KIND OF iron
FOR NERVES, KIDNEYS OR BLOOD

and brain. as all know. and stimulates j
the digestion hut short while. with |
a reaction later on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
THREE BOATS NOW ON WAY
 TO CHANNEL
Two Steamers Sailed on Time Last Night and the Dolphin Sailed
 North Today.

SEATTLE, Jan. S.--Three steam CTS arc now bound for Southeast ern and SouthweStern Alaska ports. The Mariposa sailed at nine o'clock last night with the following aboard for Juneau: E. Davis, Miss E. Hob nicht, Dr. F. II. Halford, Miss H. V. Stevenson, Pat Flahcrty, Dr. w. E.. Zuber, George Richness. c. L. Vim ger, Peter Carlson, II. r. Hall and B.. F. Decker. The Mariposa had over 300 tons of freight aboard for Val deg. supplies to replace those de. stroyed in yesterdays fire.
 Spokane SaiIs
 The Spokane sailed at 10 o'clock last night with the following for Juneau: F. M. Brennan and wife, Arthur Hodgens, H. H. Warren, T. Morse, Mrs. c. D. Murane and L. P. Shackleford.
 Dolphin Coming
 The Dolphin sailed this morning at 9 o'clock with w. D. Gross and Paul Engell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
PEACE FARLEY IS OFF BELIEF IN
 GERMANY

BERLIN, Jan. 3. - The Entente's reply on the Ger man peace proposals has made it impossible to bring about a barley for peace me- gotiationa at this time Is the view taken by a number of the influential German news papers. The government has as yet made 10 comment on the reply received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
STRIKE MEASURE OBJECTED TO
 BY LABOR

WASHINGTON, Jan. B. President Wilson's strike pre- vention measure received the emphatic condemnation from organized labor and the in- dogsement from capital be- fore the Senate interstate commerce commission today. Labor does not believe in the the bill but capital is pleased with it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
HEIGHTS ARE
 STORMED AND
 ARE CAPTURED
RumanianS and Russians Lose Important Points
 to the Forces of
 Centra! Powers.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Thc storming and capture Of the heights anl positions around Soyeya and in the Susita Valley. the rcpu!se Of the Russo Rumanian advances, throwing back the enemy on both sides oi the Oitoiz valley and the capture of the much disputed height of Mount Falt. ucanu. all reach from the eastern front. is contained in today's official statement. The Central Powers re. port progress on other southern points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Lord Curzon and Mrs. Duggan Wed
 In British Isles

LONDON, Jan. 3.-Lord Curzon of Kedlcston, and Mrs. Grace AL vlna Duggan were married hero to- day, the ceremony being private,
 The bride was the widow of AL fredo Duggan, a millionaire Brazil ian, and the daughter of the late J. Monroe Kinds. formerly American minister to Brazil She was born and raised in Alabama. Lord Cur zon, whose late wife was Miss Vic toria Letter, of Chicago, has been chosen a member of Lloyd Georges new British war cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
BRIGHTER BOUGHT BY PACIFIC co. TO
 OPERATE TO ALASKA

SEATTLE. Jan. 3.-Prcsideat H.. F. Alexander of the Pacific Steam ship Company announced here this afternoon that he had purchased the b.S freiShter Grace Dollar from the Robert Dollar Steamship Co. The new acquisition to the big fleet of the Pacific Steamship Co. will be fer the Alaska traffic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
ARE CALLING BOYS, AGED II,
 TO THE COLORS

LONDON, Jan. 3.-A Copenhagen dispatch says that according to the Ribo Stifts Tidcnde, 1t is expected that youths of Schleswig who have completed their sevcnteeth year will be summoned for a physical exam inatlon this month. After short training those found fit will be sent to the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
GERMANS CLAIM
 GREAT TONNAGE
 HAS BEEN LOST

BERLIN, Jan. 3. - Including the French battleship Kaulois, sunk by a German submarine, says the over. seas News Agency statement today 196 hostile warships. including tor. pedo boats and submarines, with a total tonnage of 759,43O tons have been sunk since the beginning Of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Alaska Black Cod
 Is To Be Boosted
 By U. 5. Department

WASHINGTON, Jan. $.-The Blu reau of Fisheries has set about for a systematic boosting of the Pacific Coast and Alaska black cod. For years the fish has been hard to press upon the Eastern people but when it's deiicacy was known it's reception was better.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
MAGAZINES ARE RAISING PRICES
 FOR SUBSCRIPTION

NEW YORK, Jan. Slowing to the increased cost of white paper and other materials necessary to printing and art work, several magazines o. national circulation announced today increases in the price of subscrip- tions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Prominent Model Is
 Found Dead and a
 New Yorker Sought

PHILADELPHIA, Jcu. 3. - Grace Roberts, aged 22, ono of the most sought after models of the Atlantic studios, was found dead here today in her apartments. A business and prominent clubman Of New York city Is being sought as the alleged mur- derer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Commissioner of The Philippines
 Has Quit Position

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The res ignatiCn of Manuel Quen2n, resident Philippine commissioner was an nounced today at the capital. No has been discussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
UNITED STATES
 MUST HELP CALL
 TURKS 10 TIME

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. - Urgent representations are being made to Turkey by the American govern ment in an effort to secure the for warding of relief supplies to British prisoners of war who were described, in a note received at the State De- partment from the British Embassy, as being in a most serious condi- tiOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Value of Crops For Last Year Estimated
 at Nine Billions

WASHINGTON, Jan. $.--Tho De- pertinent of Agriculture has report ed that the value of all crops of the year 1916 was valued at $9,O0O,- O0O,OOO and that Texas was in the lead as a producer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
MEXICO FACES CRISIS SAYS A
 HIGH OFFICIAL.
Admits That International Position Is Most Serious at the
 Present Time.

QUERETARO, Mex JSn. &.-FeliX Palavacini. former secretary of pub lie instruction, who often has spoken fer Ca-ranza, declared before the Constitutional assembly that today the international situation w25 grave.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
FRENCH WARSHIP
 REPORTED DAMAGED
 BY GERMAN U-B0AT

BERLIN, Jan. 3. - The Overseas News Agency says the French bat. tleship Vcrlte was torpeloed by 8 German submarine anl i5 now lying badly damaged at Port Malta.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
WEALTHY SEATTLE
 MAN TAXES LIFE
 SHOOTING HIMSELF

SEATTLE, Jan. 3. - A nervous wreck, William II. Finch, jeweler here since 1882, and wealthy, com mitted suncide today, shooting him. self. He leaves a widow and son, Herbert W. Finch,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
RUMANIAN CABINET
 BEING RECONSTRUCTED

JASSAY, Rumania, Jan. 3.-The Rumanian cabinet has been recon structed on coalition basis, with NJ. Bratiano as Premier and for eign minister.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Man Aged Ninety One Takes Wife
 Aged Fifty-fve

LOS ANGELES, Jan. S.-Charles II. Post, aged 91, father of the Bat tie Creek, Michigan manufacturer, and Mrs. Nellie J. Moore, aged 55, were married here this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Neaotiations For Arms

TOKYO, Jan. 3.-COlOncl ClrpiO, Representative O. General Carranza, is now in Japan with the object Of purchasing ammunition. rifles arI ar tillery and steamships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
NORWAY GETS NO
 MORE BRITISH COAL

LONDON, Jan 3. The Norwegian newspapers say it . is evident that Great Br!- tain has prohibited the eX- portation of coal to Norway because of the unsatisfactory manner in which tho obliga- tions were fulfilled by Nor. , way.
 . .: {. .. .:' 4 I. 4 .:' .:' ':. 4 -s ':'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Via!la Forces Defeated

QUERETO. J2u. &.-Gcneral Her nandez has defeated the Villa forces at Lajun;a, capturing 14O men and 5000 shrapnel shells.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
To End Deliberations

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.--'. !s ccT- fIdentially expected that the action of the American section Of the joint commission today will bring to an end the deliberations of that body.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
SKAGWAY HAS A GOLD WAVE AND
 WOOD IS SHORT

SKAGWAY. Jan. 3.-Thc weather 8 the coldest today that has been registered so fer this winter, the thermometers standing at five de- Eraes below zero. There ij strong north wind blowing. A serious con iition conrronts the city as q wool ,amine is threatened.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
OUARRELS ARE CAUSE OF TWO
 MURDERS TODAY
Two Men Searching For Wives Who Had Left
 Them Kill Their
 Father-in-LaWS

WASHINGTON, Jan 3. - Daniel D'Aracy, a professional dancer, shCt and killed William Pardee, his faith. er-in.law, this morning, when he went to the latter's home and did not find his wife. Darcy and his wife had quarreled and she had left him. D'Aracy surrendered to the police.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Pcter VII. lamuezzo shot and killed A. L. Gar cia when he we:lt to his father.in. laws house to see his wife who had left him in a quarrel During the shooting he wounded J. J. Aronda and G. II. Lorando, who tried to take the gun away from Villauenza. The latter broke away and later committed suicide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Alaska closed yesterday at Il. Alaska-Juneau at 71s. American Zinc at BITE. Butte 6 Superior at 47sS. Ray at 26aS.
 Chino at 54&.
 Utah Copper at 10S%. Copper metal was quoted .
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
EDUARD STRAUSS DEAD.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-A Vienna dis patch announces the death of Ed uard Strauss, the composer of dance music.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
NATIONAL DEFENSE
 MEASURES TAKEN UP
 BY CoNGRESSMEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-National denfense measures were taken up in both the House of Representatives and the Senate today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-03
Germany Reported to Have Surrounded Britain Wth Mines

 G~mo g ampa- daa@Ah Gerard np Chan pd bdsaHn
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
How He Did II.

1t so happened that 30 years
ago the N. K. Fairbank Company
of Chicago hired an office boy
named Joseph Dixon Lewis. He
was a bright little chap, and he
attended strictly to his business,
and every once in a while and
sometimes twice in a while secur-
ed promotion. Attention is call
ed to this fact because he has
recently been appointed president
of the company and is at the head
of one or two other big corpora
tions with an aggregate capita
lization of $3.50, 600, 900 with cor
responding salary and income.
Asked for the motto which en-
abled him to secure such success
he said: Rise early, work late,
play hard, be merry, don't worry
and be good"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
SALUVlA SUhMAEIZlNGS.

Like an II sldlous foe, Il Q
measles are sweeping on,-at-
lacking the sweet little babe, the
rosy, ruddy checked girls and
ooys, and the fathers and moth
'rs Among tn ose recently
stricken IN this section are two
mothers. Mrs. Reuben r Sipes,
md Mrs. James Mellott, living
near.
Miss Rhoda Sipes, only daugh.
ier of Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Sipes,
who contracted measles from a
school companion, Is now recov-
!erlng.'
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sharp's
live children are recovering from
measles, and Homer l.. Sir es'
two daughters are safely over
them.
Mrs, John Ham, after an alb
sence of about four months, has
returned to her husband. Mrs.
aann was called away last At
gust on account of a daughters
'llness,-a daughter by her form
er husband, living IN New York
Clty.-Uncle John was getting
quite lonely "baching 1t" so long,
whilst Mrs. was gone; but the
New Year is passing quite Sc
renely now-with Uncle Johr.
We have just recently learned
that the Importation f Mexicans
as a means Of solving the labor
problem on our farms, Is fast
proving a failure. Upin Somer-
set county where several hun
dred Mexlcans were brought to
labor on farms, and 10 the mines,
they have been found lazy work.
ers. Every experiment thus far
made, has been disappointing.
OIe who has tried them says that
they don't want to work much
too lazy,-complalu of cold,-
want to SIT in the shade, and roll
up tobacco to smoke. Many of
them are leaving.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Good Position: Good Pay.

There has been a recent 10
crease in the rate of pay for all
positions at the Ashcom Quarry
of Jos. e. Thropp and a bonus
system has also been applied to
the men loading trucks of stone,
by which the rate per truck Is
increased Fifty (5O Per Cent
over the regular pay If a fixed
number Of trucks is loaded per
day. The men can therefore by
this arrangement, make from
~ so to $500 per day.
Six new houses have also been
provided for the men and In ad-
dltiou, there are Four (4) three
room doublelined shanties. A
number of steady men can 6nd
good positions at this operation
by applying to the Superlnteud-
ent at Ashcom, Pa. 1921 At
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
OAK GROVE.

Those who spent Christmas
and New Years at their respec
tive homes have all returned to
their places of employment.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. N. Barnett
spent New years Day at George
Heefner's.
Mrs. Jacob Cutctall, of Three
Springs, is visiting friends in
this vicinity.
Charles Lam berson and family
spent last Sunday at Bruce
Shores.
Mrs. Alice McClain visited in
the home of Dawson Strait last
week.
Among the helpers and visitors
at D. M. Blacks the day he
butchered his porkers, we're
David Gladfelter, Mrs. Jacob
Cutchall, Mrs. James Cutchall
and son Norman, and Mrs. Matte
While.
Oak Grove school is getting
eady for a local institute to be
neld Friday night, January 18th.
MIssesGertrude, Otpah, That's
he way it Is spelled in the Bible
See Ruth Ia and Hlda Black,
md Alice and Mae Shore, were
1t Charlie Cutchall's last SUNDAY
afternoon.
James Benson is filing his Ice
house with nice ice. Mr.. Ben
'on means to keep cool next
summer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Pay License TO Fish.

In these good old days of ours
you have got to pay a fee to the
State to be born, pay a fee to get
married, and pay a fee for the
privilege of being allowed to be
buried after you cash in your last
check. You pay fee for per-
mission to run your own automo-
bile on the highway, you pay a
fee if you want to take your gun
and spend few hours in the
fields or woods hunting, and now
at is proposed that you shall pay
a fee for the privilege of taking
your hook and line and spending
a quiet hour along the bank of
some secluded stream and amuse
Yourself trying to catch sunfsh
o. any other kind of fish. A re-
cent despatch from Harrisburg
says that a State fisherman's IL
cense of fifty cents, the proceeds
to be used for protection and pro
pagation of fish and to prevent
pollution of streams, was recon-
mended by the conference frep-
resentatives of sportsmen's or
ganizations and the State Fish
Commission and will be present
ed to the Legislature. The con-
ference, which met Friday with
the State Game Commission and
drafted several changes in the
game laws, spent a day talking
over legislation regulating fish
ing.
The proposed license is to be
paid by all male fisherman over
II years of age and the license is
to be worn upon the arm. Land
owners fishing on their own land
will not have to secure a license.
After an extended discussion
the conference struck from the
proposed fish code the prohibi-
ton of Sunday fishing, but au-
thorized the committee in charge
to insert it as a separate section
if it is found that the act cannot
be passed without it. A bill to
permit Sunday fishing will be
presented, members of the con-
ference holding that because 9TH
er Sunday amusements are al
lowed the Legislature should act
upon the proposition, which it
was stated, is widely favored. es-
pecially in industrial regions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Railway System 10. Mexico.

The railways of Northern Mex
leo, the use of which was fraught
with grave moment to the puni-
tive expeditionary force under
Gen. Pershing recently, because
of the serious question of trans
porting supplies, is the subject of
an informative bulletin issued by
the National Geographic Society
of Washington.
THE railway system of Mexi-
co has a mileage which exceeds
by 25 per cent. the combined
mileage of all other countries of
North and South America, with
the exception CT Canada, the
United States, Argentine and
Brazil" says the bulletin. This
vast system has been built up in
forty-fve years, for while there
was a tiny track from Mexico
City to the suburb of Guadalupe
as early as 1854, it was not until
1873 that President Lerdo inau-
gurated the first important line,
that which runs from Vera Cruz
to the National capital. Presi-
dent Lerdo was opposed to the
building of railways across the
desert plateaux of northernMexi-
co, for he believed, it is said, that
these arid plains afforded certain
security against the political and
commercial influence of the Unit
ed States. President Porfr o
Diaz had a far broader vision,
however, and during his long
regime railroad building was one
of his chief concerns, so that
when he retired from the Presi-
dency these steel arteries of COM
merce had crossed the United
States border at six places-La-
redo, Ell Paso, Nogales, Eagle
Pass, Preside and Brownsville,
and II, 900, 600 people were car
ried annually, together with H.
900, 900 tons of freight.
'One of the most interesting
features of the railway system
under Diaz was his insistence
that the American managers of
the merged Mexican national
railways should employ, whenev-
er possible, Mexican conductors,
brakeman, telegraph operators,
f1agmen and section foremen. In
this way he hoped to build up a
substantial middle class from
among the poems, one of the cry
ing needs of the country.
THE first railroad connecting
Mexico City with the United
States border was that to Ell Paso
opened by President Diaz thirty
two years ago last month.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Bryan MeIIOtt'S Sale.

Bryan Mellott's sale advertised
for the 10th of December and
postponed will now take place on
Tuesday, January 16 at his resi-.
dence about two miles west Of
Pleasant Ridge postofice, when
he will sell horses, cattle, hogs,
farming implements, corn and
household goods. Sale will be-
gin at 10 o'clock. Eleven months
credit. ]. M. Chesnut, Auction.
eer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Sale Register.

Friday, February 16, John w.
Carmack intending to quit farm
ing will sell at his residence on
what is known as the Downey
farm in Taylor township, horses,
cattle, hogs, farm implements,
gram, household goods, etc.
Sale begins at 8 o'clock sharp.
Credit IL months. }. M. Ches-
nut, auct.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
BIG COVE TANNERY.

A large audience greeted Rev.
@. f.. jacobs VINO preached in the
Lutheran church last Sunday
morning.
An Institute will be held at
the Corner school Friday evening
Jan. 18th.
Among the Visitors who spent
the day at Mrs. Blddls Lynch s,
Thursday, were Mrs. Harry
Shaw, Mrs. FL Q er Clouser, and
Mrs. Frank Su 1t and family.
J. l.. Gordon, who as been
sick for some time is not lmprov.
log.
Miss Elsie Pittman has gone
to Berkeley Springs, where she
expects to spend some time with
relatives.
Mrs. Edmund Unger is spend
Ing this week With her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe Mellott.
County Auditor Blddis Lynch,
has returned home from McCon
nellsburg where he was helping
to make the annual settlement.
David Lauver, is improving
some OF the roads in this section.
Preaching next Sunday at 2;30
Sunday School at 1870. Come
and bring your friends along.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Closing Out Sale.

The undersigned intending TO
close out his stock Of Groceries,
Confections, Tobaccoes, Fixtures
Etc, will positively sell at whole.
sale or retail, his entire stock
Come in and buy one ounce or
fifty pounds, and buy at and be-
low cost. Here's a rare chance
to get bargains. Good to Feb
ruary Sth.
l 4-6t. CHAS. F. SCoTT.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
PLEASANT GROVE.

The protracted meeting at
this place Will begin on Wednes-
day evening January 18th.
A reorganization OF our Sunday
School and 9. E. Society was
effected the first Sunday IN the
New Year.
Our sceool will be in progress
this week In the new school
building.
Alex Spade Is visiting hi s
brother, J. L. Spade.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-11
Racket Store
FLASH LIGHTS.

We have gone into the flash
light business stronger than
ever. The more you buy OF
these goods, the cheaper you
can buy them, and the cheap
er you can sell them. So we
have bought the quantity and
can save you some money.
We are selling a 6 IL inch
2-cell, Ever-ready flash light
at SOC. complete; others, at
IS, 76 IS, 90c, $40, Si.25,
81 40 and $500, and the best
batteries 2-cell, 25c; 3-cell,
Csc. Bulbs, for same at i2c.
Why run the risk of fire,
when you can buy something
that is safe, and will not cost
you much more than oil?