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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
Many Buy "Baby Bonds"
For Christmas Presents

The Baby War Bonds" are prov
ing to be the real thing in Christ
mas presents, hundreds of persons
purchasing them now to give away.
Especially noticeable is the great
number Of fathers and mothers who,
instead of giving children cash or
toys, are concentrating on a bond or
thrift card. Money tied up in either
OF these government securities is not
spent as soon as it otherwise might
he, and moreover the spirit of pa
triotism enters into the situation.
All through the month of January
baby bonds may be had for the orig
inal price, S4.12, but February l will
see them raise to $4.13. 1t has taken
some time for the public to get ac-
quainted with this new device of the
government to bring in the very
poorest to the nations support but
as the understanding spreads the
demand for bonds and thrift cards
increase daily. Several clerks have
been added to the regular staff here
to take care of the rush which is eX-
pected in the next few days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
FIVE INQUIRIES
HELD OVER UNTIL
AFTER HOLIDAYS
War Activities, Senator La
Follette's Speech, Railroads
and Shipping All Delayed
BY Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 19.-Senate i'm
quiries into the transportation situa-
tion, both rail and ship. have been
added to the series of war activity
Investigations to be conducted by
Congressman during the Christmas
season.
When Congress adjourned yester-
day until January 8, the Senate left
behind it five investigations-wa
preparations and sugar in full swing,
one on Senator LaFollette's st. Paul
speech, pending, and those on railroad
and shipping affairs. to be begun. A
House committee is hearing testi-
mony on the Navy's activities.
The Senate decision to investigate
the railroad situation was taken de-
spite the fact that administration
spokesman indicated President Will
son will present his plans for solu-
tion of the problem after the holiday
recess. The Senate Interstate Com
merce Committee was authorized to
start the inquiry before Congress re-
assemblies January 8. Senator Cum
Minis in proposing the investigation
asserted that he expected 1t would
be constructive instead of critical and
the recent report of the Interstate
Commerce Commission suggesting
either Government operation or re-
peal of the anti-pooling laws and
Federal loan as way out of present
difficulties, plobably would be con-
sidered.
Equally quick was the action on
Senator Harding's resolution to in
vestigate the shipping situation. The
resolution, prompted, it was an
nounced by its sponsor, by the con-
tinual reorganization of the Shipping
Board and the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration. was approved and the COM
merce committee instructed to pro-
coed with an investigation. Chair
man Fletcher called the committee
TO meet Thursday to arrange it's pro-
cedure.
In it's last business day the Senate
took final action toward submission
to the states of the Federal prohibi-
tion amendment and arranged for the
disposal of the Walsh coal and oil
leasing bill January 7. The House
passed u resolution to remove doubt
as to the application of the excess
profit taxes to Federal officers except
the President and supreme court JUS
tices and arranged to take up the
suffrage amendment January 10.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
Harrisburg Soldiers
at Camp Hancock

Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga, Dec.
19.-General Clements retirement
on account of disability as COM
mander of the Twenty eighth
Division, is believed here to be the
forerunner of other changes.
1t is still decidedly chilly here, ice
covering the ground and making
drilling impossible for several days.
First Sergeant Robert McNeal, an
excellent Harrisburg soldier Of the
1OSth Machine Gun Battalion, was
recently commissioned a second
lieutenant and assigned to the same
organization in that capacity.
w. F. Reynolds, Jr., a son of
Colonel Reynolds. of Bellefonte,
who was formerly a sergeant in
Troop L, 101st Cavalry, has been
commissioned a second lieutenant
and assigned to the 18th infantry,
Col Kearn's old command. He has
many friends in Harrisburg.
Captains Bretz. jenkins and Stine
and located in the 112th Regiment
as is also Lieutenant Charles
Thomas.
Colonel Finney is temporarily in
charge of the range, where Lit. Col.
Frank Zeigler is assistant range Off
Ger. The infantry regiments are in
practice at the range now.
1t. Harry Souders, now attached
to an infantry organization, is at
tending the bayonet and physical
training school under. Captain Ryan,
the British instructor. Corporal
Harold Astrich is also attending this
school.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19

Announcement that an additional
market will be held in the Chestnut
Street Market Monday morning for
Christmas supplies was announced
to-day. The usual Wednesday mar
kets will not be held.
This action was taken as a result
of the heavy snow that is blocking
many of the farmers from getting to
the main highways. 1t was feared
that If more snow fell before Satur-
day it would be impossible for farm
ers living back of the main highways
to get their produce to the city. The
Monday markets will be held in the
afternoon and evening.
Despite the holiday season all
markets to-day were slimly attended
by farmers. Many of the stalls were
empty because of the weather.
There were many Christmas trees
in evidence. Prices were reasonable
ranging from a quarter for the small
est bushes on up.
Farmers forecast that turkeys,
geese, ducks and chickens will be
fairly scarce and high in price Satur-
day morning. Turkeys, ii was said
probably will sell between AZ and 4S
cents pound. while geese will sell
at from 81 to SO each.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
HOBSON, NOTED
NAVAL EXPERT.
HERE TOMORROW
Man Who First Introduced
Prohibition Amendment to
Lecture in This City

Ex-Congressman Richmond Pear
son Hobson, who to-day is receiving
congratulations from all parts OF the
country because the fight which he
started in Congress ten years ago
has at last been successful, is to be
in Harrisburg tomorrow night.
Ten years ago Hobson introduced
an amendment that would absolutely
prohibit the use and sale of all in
toxicants in the United States. His
enemies held him up to ridicule.
Even his friends laughed at aim.
"A constitutional amendment,
they assured him, lis long ways off.
Better forget it," But Hobson be-
lieved the time had come to sepa-
rate booze from politics. Many OF
his addresses in Congress are re-
garded as classics. He delivered
thousands of lectures as time would
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
State Fuel Administrator
Protests Seizure of Coal
BY Associated Press

Philadelphia, Dec. 1s.-William
Potter, state fuel administrator.
went to Washington to-day to pro-
test against further seizure of coal
in this city by Director Krusen, of
the Department of Health and Char
tiles. After Communicating four car
loads of fuel yesterday for the Home
Tor the INDECENT, Director Krusen
let 1t be understood that If conditions
warranted he would resort to the
same measures to-day for other city
institutions.
Mr.. Potter will place the matter
before the fuel administration at
Washington on. the ground that it
is a2archistic. 1t was learned at his
officers here to-day that Mr.. Potter
will seek authority to prevent repe-
tltiOn of Director Krusen's action
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19

Below is a blank which when filled
out according to instructions given in
it, and mailed to Congressman A. S.
Kreider will be of great aid to the
employees of the postoffice depart
ment in their efforts to secure a re-
adjustment of salaries.
Postal employees have had no in
crease in salaries in the last ten
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
BY Associated Press

Lancaster, Pa, Dec. 19.-Relatives
here have received word from John
Kimmel, who was a member of the
guncrew of the u. S. S. Meraldus,
sunk by a German U-boat on No
vember II, stating that he is a
prisoner in a camp located at Bran
denburg. Germany. He enlisted in
May and is 22 years old.
No announcement was made by
the Navy Department of the sinking
of the ship.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
HERE'S CHANCE TO HELP
THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES

years, during which time living eX-
penses have advanced more than
during any other period of the
worlds history. Any friend you have
in the postal service, letter carrier
or postofflce clerk will greatly ap-
preciate your interest in clipping this
blank from the paper, filling in your
name and sending it to Congressman
Kreider at Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
ARMY NEEDS MEN

Announcement was made at the re-
cruiting office tits morning that the
Army is now op ! for voluntary en-
listment to all men who are not
registered for the next draft. Sixty
one trade and professions are repre-
sensted in the ordnance department
with pay according to the ability of
the recruit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
SNOW DELAYS BURIAL

Shiremanstown. Pa, Dec. 19.-The
body of Mrs. Jacob Walls, who died
on Tuesday of last week, was taken
to Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Sum
day and burial made. The funeral
services were held last Friday, but on
account of the roads being closed by
the recent snowstorm burial could
not be made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
HIT WRONG MAN

john Shettle, us Mulberry
street, yesterday assaulted w. II.
Witherow, III Reilly street, when he
came up behind Witherow at the
corner of Third and Market streets.
Shettle at police court explained
that he had never seen Witherow be-
fore, and took him for another man.
He settled the costs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
CANADIAN INyALIDs ARRIVE

An Atlantic Port. Dec. 10. - Di-
yerted from Halifax because of con-
ditions due to the recent disaster
there, a British ship bearing more
than 1000 Canadian soldiers. Invalid
cd home because of wounds or ILL
ness, arrived here to-day. The men
will be sent to Canada by rail-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
TO RESUME HEARING

Trial of the Hardscrabble appeal
morrow if Judge S. j. NJ McCarrell,
who is i'll at his home, is able to pre-
side. The suit brought by A. p. Dint-
aman against the city was being
heard when court adjourned last Sat-
urday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
CHURCHES SAVING COAL


Dillsburg, Pa, Dec. 19.-The
churches of Dillsburg on account of
the coal shortage have decided to
lessen the amount used. All of the
midweek prayer services are now
being held in the homes of mem
bers and the Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the United Brethren Church
will hold no smeetings during the
present month. The Sunday schools
have decided to treat only the small
er pupils, in most cases only the
primary departments.
10 PER CENT. INCREASE
New York Dec. 19.-The Guaranty
Trust Company of New York, has an
nounced that it would distribute a ten
per cent. salary bonus among its 1000
employees.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
LAKEWOOD CLUB DESTROYED

BY .4SSocidfed Press
Lakewood. n. J.. Dec. 19.-The
Lakewood Country Club was destroy
ed by fire to-day. The property loss
is estimated at upwards of 100000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19

Address ...............................
Note-B clipping the blank form printed above and mailing to
Committee Offices Posroads aid
the employees the salaries they
deserve The representing auphn Lebanon and Cum
berand Bankhead Alabama,
chairman of the Senate Post Office Committee and John Moon of
is All
be addressed Washington c. Help friends the postal
employees, by sending in your petition
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19

Sarah Gross. colored. was arrested
at $40 o'clock this morning on
charge of shoplifting at Kresge's Five
and Ten Cent Store. She will be given
u hearing late this afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-19
Help the Postal Employees
FILL IN THIS BLANK AND MAIL TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN

House of
Washington, D. c.
the justice of the plan of the
bill will
immediate No class
qued poorly paid and justice to them we'll to main
service, the
of an conditions the high
of living them
the basis remuneration that demands
Truly Yours,
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27

Unit Of trade on this exchange. 10 shsr-l
Transactions aud prices yesterday for tbs
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
New York State Plans
To Use Waste Wood for
Fuel TO Conserve Goa
Especial COrrespOAdencc

ALBANY, Dee. 26.-The organization
of emergency committees IN every
county of New YORK State 10 promote
the substitution Of wood fuel for Goa,
was agreed upon TO-DAY az confer
crce called by Governor Whitman in
tho Executive Chamber. The plan Is
expected to save more than 100000
tons of coal, and at the same time en-
able timbermen 10 utilize large stores
Of waste wood that has accumu!ated'
George ID. Pratt, conservation com
missioner, representing the State Fuel
Administration, will be directing head
Of the movement. iie will have the
co0peration of the state Grange. the
farm bureaus, the two state colleges OF
forestry, large timberiand owners, and
the county fuel administrators.
Governor Whitman told the confer
ence that the fuel problem Is the most
vital now before The state, involving
rot alone the health and comfor- Of
a large portion Of the population, bu:
also the actual success of producing
munitions for the war. The Governor
expressed his conviction that the fuel
shortage viii be more acute next win
ter and that steps must be taken TO
anticipate X.
TO obtain accurate information re-
gardinc tho supply OF fuel wood and
for insurirg the cutting only Of wood
that should properly be cut, y was de-
eided TO divide the state into four dis
tricts, each TO be under the super
vision OF trained forester.
FOR all data thus collected the wood
fuel bureau Of the Conservation Com
mission, recently established, is % be
a clearing house, making j. possible TO
ascertain az the office Of the commits
sion Just how every shortage OF fuel.
wherever located, can be most readily
mcc.
In many places there arc large guam
titles OF slsb wood, excellent FOR fuel
Upon many numbering operations arc
.arge numbers oil tops, some already
partly dried, that can be economically
worked up into fuel l. was the opinion
OF the foresters az the meeting that the
fuel crisis now provides for much OF
this waste wood, an outlet which seien-
tifc foresters have always desired, but
have never realized.
Commissioner Pratt asked the mem-
bers Of the conference to impress upon
their constituents that il Il the patri-
otie duty Of every owner Of farm
wood lot and OF large timber lands
owners, 70 provide all the wood that
they can without injury 10 their prop
critics and at price which will give
them reasonable profit.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
Coal Outlook
Is Improved in
Critical Districts
Few Factories Forced to
Shut Down Because
of Shortage

Dispatches from Tribune correspond
ents yesterday showed that the coal
situation has improved, especially in
regard to war factories, despite the Sc
we're weather conditions which recently
have hampered efforts to distribute fuel
more effectively.
Small factories in certain places are
idle Through lack Of fuel, but WITH
few exceptions the big ana important
concerns are now running full blast.
There is anxiety over She future IN
many cities. for the surpluses OF coal
arc small. Fuel must arrive with great
regularity 20 assure continuation o.
full time.
domestic consumers are feeling the
scarcity Of coal more than industrial
plants, although here. too, the measures
taken by the fuel administration have
bettered conditions.
Some Of the kilograms received yes
4arJay foliOuy.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
British to Cut Shoetops
Law Must Limit Height, Cabi-
net Spokesman Tells Commons

LONDON, Dee. II (by mail).-A fu-
sillsde Of questions as 20 the British
governments reported irtention to
regulate the height OF women's shoes
was fired at the Cabient spokesman In
the House OF Commons last week.
rs the government aware OF the
scarcity Of leather. and will It take
steps TO prohibit the manufacture OF
hqh boots for women" asked Lord
Clsud Hamilton.
"Will the height OF heels be limited
alsop queried another member.
"Will an order be made for. the
Engineering OF pettieoats?" asked sir
J. .. Rees.
The Cabinet Spokesman answered
that "it has been decided TO issue an
order prohibiting the manufacture OF
boots for women with uppsrs OF more
than a specified height" He ignored
the inquiries as 70 heels ard pettieoats'
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
- Active Securities -
Stocks
-r, The Assosmsd Pfosl

rs1s led tire post-holiday reeessionsl
,te stock Exchange, score Of those
,.,red declining TO 4 points, with yet
- records for St Paul preferred a.
e,il and Baltimore & Ohio preferred
- common at 4SH and 5s+, respee-
lively
The fresh reaction was popularity as
..,is,ed with indications that the Ad'
-.;,istration is soon 20 announce it'
,op,v OF railroad control. Congress 70
.,sre in the re possibility.
Irdastrisls suffered almost as much
D.. rails. deriving their impulse from
.,oradie liquidation Of equipment.
Trading lapsed after the first hour
.he market coming 70 stsndstill in
.he intermediate and later periods, eX-
c,pt for a weakening Of utilities. Lead
srs made nominsl rallies just before
+se close, chiefly Reading and Union
Pacific. United States Steel showing a
-,t loss Of points at $50. Sales
amounted 20 $4,000 shares.
Foreign bonds forfeited much Of their
recent recovery on the less favorable
var views presented by representative
banking interests. Liberty issues were
active, the Is making a new minimum
On the decline from 81 10 96.70, the Shs
holding al $3.50 70 $500. United States
bonds lold issues) were unchanged on
call
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27

236 23tsc: small, ls01siz; old cocks
DBL, fresh, dry-pocked, No !, ZIe;
scalded, No J, Dbl. BIC.
Ducks and Geese. Dry packcd !:
Ducks, Wisconsin. stall fed, fancy, IL
20 box, per ID. csc; Western. ID and
UP, fancy, II TO box, 2762Sc; under
10, fancy, II to box, 26e; ID and up
fancy, bbls. 25927c; under 4 ID, fancy
tbls, 25G26c; geese, Maryland, bols'
2sc; Wisconsin, stall fed, fancy Zse;
Western. 10 IL and up. fancy. - 70
boz. 26427c; under 10 lb, fancy, IL 20
box, 25I 26c: 10 10 and over, iancy'
bbls. 26o27c; under 10 ID. fancy, bDls'
25G26c; squads. prime. white. 9 to ~
lb and over 20 dozen. per dozen, 800
Gs675; dark, per dozen, 9l.004S-;
culls. per dozen, 7jcaSl.
Live Poultry.--Nearby express poul-
try: Fowls. ID. 26c; white leghorns, II.
231 2jc; chickens, ID, 2i92Jc; ooid
roosters. 10. lSc; turkeys, nearby
fancy, 10. 32c; ducks, state, average
lb, 24,0 2jc; geese. state, average run
h, 2iN 25c; pigeons, acvrage run' pei
uair. 3OM3
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27

yesterday az the ENcnaIge SalesIVoih9
OF Adrian II. Muller:
Tor Account o, wnom u May Concern
s225 shares STANDARD Pls,e leo Co. p:otsfreI q;
os5 shares standard Plate Ice 20. eOmmoa g.
eos shares Burslo, Lockport a Rochester Ewy;
CO. preferred $500 escn); lo............., 90
las shares Bufso. IOcspoTt & Rochester RWy.
Co. common (Sig0 each); iN ..,....... -
500 shares Eastern Mau.olsum Co. Glop each!
200 shaies Easterl sfsgso.sum Co. o'ioo EACH
900 .asg4 El.ier, ,fausosun Co. $500 each.
20 shares luit Process Co.. syracuse. y. y SO,
Isi sisrs. Scranton Aa..s.-lia cosi co t:s5
e.sS5 shares Homes Nnias al Do'sIogm'.,!!
Csrpn H eaen, -, .isss
292j shares Westorn Pacific j. r. Corps ceie cesie,
i.sso o. shafe. M western Ps:iaG R. r. Co1a p,:,
fer.sd $500 sacl) .........:.........,... ~ :
6. shares Greenhu, Company. Inc, lsS prefsrss.
ssrie, ST. \. r. G., and 81 lG scrip; IS shsrsi
Crscnhut COMPANY. incy I'd preterfea; v, J.
Ipr., oommGn. v r. e.. and S.s5s-lo,0Jo OF cre
share: l9J iI-lJ0 shares Dianoal Company ist
preferred. Series 4; eeeal; 5.o io ',,,,''Http, /,
;gS shares kiGcmacoCr Company u America coa-
100 shares Kiatmsoo.or Company Of America prs..
q .
900 shares Union Bank 0: Brooklyn, In llauids
ton tslC0 caciil; lCt ....,.......,...'. -, ~
lIl51 sharss Alaska Gold Mines Co. Maine
corn $40 each): per ,hsre. .,.......... 5
G. 500 shlrss Kesington Gold Mines 60. Mains
Co-pn 1910 each); i. ........,,.:... ;.....s-?5 %
81 600 kensirgon God Mines Co, Nane torpn., I
year per cent con'L note, dated Jine -.
.. 100 shares Peerless Truck AID Motor Corp
Virginia Corpn. $3.50 eschl pof share. .Slg ;
.,oj shares Ann Arb0r Il. i. Co. common tslgl
each) psr sharv go;
3sl0 shares Ann Arbo, r. 7. Go. prefsrEed Hlgl
eart); PER snare 80. ...'' .','' 49, ,..'.
al5 GOO shares tho Nellie hiuns Co, Arizona
Corrn. II each); a36.656 shares The Mango
tegan Mining aud Development Co.. La. ProI
iuce Of Msnilobs Cortn. til e4ct): lisi.y
shares Murdock Mining aud Mi,lius Co, AHL2hs
Corpn lSl eMs); l2t .,,,.,.,', -.
Mlge. ; Ier ca@t bonds, dn lei3. 6le shares
Denver 4 salt Lake H. Il. Co, certfs OF hene-
H,ll Interest ard ;iO.3J scrip; lgt ~
5000 sAAfls ThMlolier Iilm Corpn. 40 tseW
800 shares Chalmers NoSor CorDn. p'essHtd Hieg
each .s.s...s.-t..s. .sss+s p. 80.
2.g.0 shares Chalmers Motor corpn- evhInoh Nigy
Cl'hl ....t-.t.. ..''s - :. 80; a.
10000 Yu!nuri Rail and rfsmsy Go. lst Nise .
per cent unnds due 1853: lot.........,-,...sIvl
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
Industriais d
Cotton

A sharp advance took place m the
cotton market yesterday, with all the
active months making row high records
for the seeson. Trading was not bread,
but oferiugs were light and there was
active covering by near-month shorts.
January contracts sold up to 30.55, OF
10 less than 81 per bale above the clos
ing price Of Monday, and the general
list closed strong az net advances of
SO TO rs points. Interest centred on
she near positions. IL was supposed
that oil the cotton here available FOR
delivery had been rendered on Decem-
ber, and that January shorts must de-
pend upon fresh shipments from the
South for protection. The fact that no
notices were issued againat January
yesterday morning emphasized this
phase OF the situation. The advance
was stimulated by trade buying and
strong Southern spot adVices.
The action of the market suggested
that January was assuming the relative
position occupied earlier in the month
by December, which sold as high as
S0.79 before il was finally liquidated,
and OF ono time commanded premium
OF 100 points over January. Prospects
for deliveries on January seemed little
better than they were for deliveries
on December, and some people were
talking a January premium over March
Of 100 points.
Statements as TO the price necessary
to bring cotton here were somewhat
conflicting. but IL was quite generally
claimed that scarcity of warehouse
room was serious obstacle 20 such
shipments If the cotton taken up in
December should be shipped out IN the
near future it might make more room
here for fresh arrivals.
Exports for the day we're f6.642 bales,
making 2,o0S.9S3 so far this season.
Southern sPot markets, as officially re-
ported, wcro unchanged 10 65 points
higher, Southwestern markets being
relatively firm.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27

Al socks quoted dollars per share.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-27
Start Milling War Flour

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2c.-Local mills
to-day began grinding "wsr -four" IN
der the new government regulations de.
signed 20 save 100000 ousheis OF
wheat during the present crop year.
Under thqss regulations, which provide
for The use o. "a per cen. OF the whest
berry. instead OF only so per cent, Two
grades Of -four viii be eliminated and
the output viii be listed az wsr -Four
OF the first and second grades,
The change resulted in a sharp re-
duction in bran prices. A drop In the
prices Of other by-products also is ez-
pcctcd.