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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

"The Cloud Puncher," featuring
Hank Mann, which is on the Nelson bill
today, tells the story OF village that
is dry by an act of Providence rather
than by an act of the state legislature.
IL hasn't rained for weeks and there
are no symptoms of coming rain to be
found.
An ftinerant artist carrying a huge
canvas, rambles along the country
road. He comes eventually to the hut
of a hermit inventor who is dying OF
thirst. The artist paints a picture OF
a reservoir so realistically that the
water overflows and fills cup which
he holds in his hand. To reward his
benefactor, the hermit gives the artist
a number of rifle shells which when
tired at the sky will produce rain.
In the meantime, AL K. Hall, the
village villain, attempts to kidnap the
heroine, but is prevented by the artist
who has started on his way again with
bis rain shells.
To try out the invention the artist
fires she'll at the sky and brings on
o sun shower. The villain steals the
rest of the shells, puts them in can
non and ties the heroine to the cannon
ball. When this charge is fired, a
cloudburst descends upon the village
and wipes it OF the map.
The heroine who has been carried
to the clouds is rescued by the artist
who converts himself into an airship
by using an electric fan as propeller.
The Villain is foiled and the artist
and the maiden are wed in the water
soaked village,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

weeks at Mt. Clemens Michigan.
DR.. ]. W. P. Jarvis and Clifton Jarvis
were business visitors at Fairmont on
Monday.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Meth.
odist Episcopal church will meet with
Mrs. H. c. Cummins Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Ollie Toothman was shopping at
Fairmont Monday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17
MONONGAH
Box Supper

Many loyal people are planning to at
tend the Box Supper that will be given
at the Thoburn high school this even
ing for the benefit of the Thoburn
baseball team. Besides the regular
supper many other interesting events
have been planned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

ger Burka should pass the hat and
close the show, instead of allowing the
company to remain for half the week,
which is his intention, so that they may
recoup some of the expenditures which
are necessarily made to stage a show,
be it good or bad.
Burka has been buffaloed by the
Gus Sun Booking Agency and he
stands to lose heavily not only in mon
ey, but in prestige. After a run OF sew
eral weeks of the best kind OF musical
comedy the Gus Sun agency inflicts the
house with poor show. and although
Manager Burka wired to Sun to cancel
the engagement when he learned that
the attraction was not up to the Hipp
standard, the agency insisted on send
ing the show and backing it up with a
statement that it was good" and add,
ing that managers who had played the
show were seeking return dates.
1t will no longer be drawing factor
to advertise a Sun booking" at the
Hippodrome.
The public pays, but it doesn't soon
forget.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17
PERSONALS

Mrs. Arnold Vance, of Hutchinson.
avs among the out of town shoppers
her yesterday afternoon.
Rev. D. P. Odell, Of Boothsvillc, was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17
Purchased Ford

f. E. Snyder has recently purchased
the Ford automobile that was riffled
off by the Polish Catholic church few
days ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

The Grand has on its roster for to,
morrow what is regarded by many re
viewers as Theda Bara's greatest
achievement.
1t is scheduled as one of the big
events of the week at this faultlessly
appointed playhouse and the expected
large audiences will without doubt be
highly pleased.
Miss Bara's characterization of the
Princess Petrovitch in The Tiger
Woman" her second super de luxe Pho,
toplay, outdoes even the sensational
role the fascinating vampire had in "A
Fool There Was"
Miss Bara's supporting cast is proba-
bly, the best which Mr. Fox has ever
assembled. The principals include f.
F. Roseman. Louis Dean. Emil De
Varny. John Webb Dillon. Glen White,
Mary Martin. Herbert Heyes and Kit
tens ReiChert.
OLD STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17
IN THE
FRONT ROW
TONIGHT.
HVIHEN George Sidney comes to
w the Grand on Thursday of this

week he will present his mirth
compelling musical show Busy Izzy."
He VIII be seen in the character of Izzy
Mark, a part which he created some
10 years ago and has been playing 1t
ever since. During this time he pre-
sented a number OF musical comedies
but In each Izzy was the chief charac.
ter. Mr. Sidney has studied to present
the Jew as he really is and at no time
does he resort to caricature. Busy
lazy comes back re-embellished IN
form and with new songs, musical and
specialttes, which makes all but the
chief character practically new play.
The star Is surrounded by fine com.
pany of singers and comediens. Car
RE Weber, the popular singing come.
dienne, is in herself big attraction
and as a star has won in measure as
much fame for herself as has her CO.
worker, Mr.. Sidney.
Manager Mccoy has been questioned
whether George Sidney himself would
really appear here, someone seeming
ly having gained an impression that
on account OF the bigness of the at
traction there was probability that
number two company would present
the play. Mr.. Mccoy explained to US
that such practices would never occur.
under his management and then start.
ed to amaze US by displaying the con.
tract in which he guarantees big sum
to Mr.. Sidney, a sum equal to that de-
manded from the largest houses in the
large cities. In doing so Mccoy exhib.
tied the sort of grit that is forerun
ner of success. He has faith in his
public and rather tersely remarked:
-AllIneed to do is produce the goods"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

Lou Tellegen is at the Grand today
in a photoplay production of THE Vic.
toria Cross
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17
Where Do You
Shop?

10 YOU shp bright brisk live store where running
II with
body have any life ambition?
Haven't you dark
dull
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

\ DVERTIsING makes the mer-
"A chant think of you and your
needs. 1t makes him look at his bus
mess from your view point. Thus he
is better able to serve you, and it
pays you to deal with him.
n DVERTISED goods don't have
"A anniversaries. They move off
the shelf too quickly. When you buy
in store that doesn't advertise you
get souvenir so old it nearly breaks
the store keepers heart to see it go.
ADVERTISING is education. 1t
"A keeps telling you new things,
giving you new ideas and is always
frightening your life, your person
and your home. You owe advertis-
ing more than you think.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-17

Heed the shop that appeals with it's advertising Trade
that invites trade Ignore the shop that Smile
shop that smiles yo it. keep company
qaaintane will be profitable you it is otheshop
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
MEMPHIS STORES MEET UNI0NlSTS
 WITH LOCKOUT

Memphis, March 3.-About 60 Mem phis stores remained closed today, the result of an effort by the recently organized union of retail clerks to compel enforcement of demands, and the Memphis Retail Merchants' as- sociation announced that business would be temporarily be suspended to prevent possible disorder.
 The action of the merchants, the first time such a lockout has taken place here, followed the placing if one of the argest stores on the "un- fair" list by trades unionists, and the adoption of plans for picketing the store.
 The merchants early today secured court order restraining members of the union from entering the stores and from placing pickets about them. There was no disorder today.
 The merchants claim that their business cannot be adjusted to meet certain demands of the union, and that as to wages and working hours the employees are protected by state laws
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
13 CONVICTED IN "LABOR CRAFT" CASES

Chicago, March 3.-All 13 defend ants in the so-called labor graft cases, were found guilty today on charges of conspiracy and maintain ing a boycott, in the federal court.
 The defendants were four former business agents of electrical workers unions and nine members of the Chi cago Switchboard Manufacturers as sociation. Five corporations of which the manufacturers were members, also were found guilty. Bribery and acts of vandalism were specifically charged also in the indictments
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
POLITE FIGHTER
 IS PUT TO SLEEP

Hot Springs, Ma1ch 3.-While Charles Cheney of New Orleans was standing with his hands at his side, explaining to Matt Brock of Cleve- land that he had not intended to foul him, Brock landed terrific left swing to Cheney's jaw, knocking out the New Orleans fighter, in the fourth round on their ten-round bout here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
FORD BUYS FACTORY SITE.

Cape May, N. J., March 3.-Henry Ford, the Detroit automobile manu- facturer. has purchased about 20 acres of high ground on the north- west edge of the Cape May harbor, suitable for manufacturing purposes. He paid $40,000 for the property, and it is believed that he intends to erect factory for the buildings of auto mobiles or marine engines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
MARCH TERM CIRCUIT COURT OPENS MONDAY

Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells will convene the March term of circuit court here tomorrow forenoon, when a new grand jury will be organized, and the trial of cases on the civil docket started.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04

blood would come, and l could not rest.
 ''I saw how Cuticura Soap and Ont- ment had healed so many people so I sent for sample. I bought more and was healed. Now my skin is smooth and soft" (Signed) Miss B. C. Trueblood, .321 Lee St., Hampton, Va.
 Cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Oint- ment occasionally prevent pimples, slightly complexions are often bar to social and business success.
 For Free Sample Each by Return Mail address postcard: s'Cuticura, Dept. H, Boston, Sold everywhere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
DESERTS BABE, IS POPULAR.

s London, March 3.-Allison Golfer, g years old, who was held on the charge of having left her baby on doorstep. is said to Lave within a short while after her arrest received marriage proposals from six men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04

Ointment. The eczema began with redness, and watery-like blisters formed, some in patches,
 others scattered. My entire body was affected.
 The itching and burning were terrible, and l scratched so that the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
!. N. SHEELY.

. Supt. La. Baptist Orphanagc.
 If your child is suffering why wait. Get bottle today from your druggist or send direct to us for it-$1.00. Six bottles, $500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer, La., has favored the orphanage with several cases of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy, and it is with delight that ~e record the cure of several children from soil ing their beds at night We thank YQl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-04
VERY BAD CASE OF
 ITCHING ECZEMA
 HEALED BY CuT|CuRA
BeganWith RedWatery-Iike B|isters. Burning Terrible. Scratched
 Until Blood Came.

''After suffering eight months from very bad case of eczema l was entirely healed by the use of Cuticura Soap and
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
BRITISH PRISONERS
 BUTCHERED BY HUNS

Under the heading. They are Mur- dering Our Prisoners" the Echo de Paris publishes letter from 8 native of Alsaee. who was for some time in 8 camp of German prisoners in France.
 After saying that the speech deliv- cred by the Prussian Minister of War. General von Stein. alleging that Ger man prisoners Of war were ill-treated. was only pretext for the ill-treatmeut of British and French prisoners Of war. the journals informant quotes let. ter from a German officer. Lieutenant Jacobi. son of the registrar at Null house. to his father. in which the lieu tenant wrote:
 T have been entrusted with task of which every good German should be proud Ny work consists in going 10 and fro between France and Germ. any in charge of droyes Of human cat tie Eight days ago We left France with zoo British and some hundreds of French. On arriving at Frankfurt we discovered that We had lost on the jour. ney SSQ British and g number Of red brooches
 To the Alsatian's inquiry subse- quently of Jacobi's father as 10 what could have become Of the missing pris- oners. he received the reply. They were butehered on the way."-Reuter.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
SECRETARY LANE TELLS HOW WOMEN
 CAN AID NATION
Raise Their Own Vegetables, Can Their Own Fruit and
 Prevent Waste

h response to $ telegram from the General Federation Of Women's Clubs asking in what special line of work the clubs could render the greatest ser. vice 5o the country. Secretary Lane of the Interior replied as follows:
 The women ot America can do no greater work at this time than 10 raise their own vegetables. can their own fruit. prevent waste in their homes, and give impulse and enthusiasm 10 the men Of the land II they do this they will oe doing g good 5o per cent ot the work Of fighting the war 10 fin ish- W-hy no. organize all the women's s clubs in the United States into Lend 2 Hand Club 10 Wilson League. whose business ic will be 70 carry on 2 prop aganda for the things the Nation will naet-soldiers. ships. wheat pigs, and beans. T the women also make i1 their business 70 Ter every farmer know that his patriotism is 10 be judged by the uss he makes ot his land, and let every railroad man know that he is SarT!zg his country by moving the Ma tion.s --afc quickly. and will herself see that the boys and girls serve in 2 great maintenance corps ot the Ma -ioa bv putting in their time feeding the chickens. canning surplus fruit and vegetables. they can count themselves among The szyiors oi liberty and civ. iiza-io1. because this war has now come down 10 . matter Of work and sacrifice. ! have just talked with g woman fresh from Belgium. When she Jeff, the peasants gathered around her and kissed her skirts in gratitude
 Practically all q them have American flags il their homes. which are looked upon as sacred icons by the Belgium peasants Many ot these flags have been made by the women themselves. All Europe must he made 10 feel that spirit toward America. and this can not te done unless our women give us the sCppoEr Of their enthusiasm and free nsa at the front as large proportion of our food and labor as is possible by foregho1ght sacrifice and enthusiasm" 7"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
WOMAN TRIES HORSE
 MEAT: SAYS ITS FINE
The Por-lan Oregon.an says:

The Por-lan Oregolian says:
 Seattle can have her whale meat if she wants ir bu- as for US. give us a juicy s-eak from . calico cayuse' This is rhe sentiment Of Portland residents zho, n limited numbers it must be confessed, tried the war meat offered b. t1e Eastern Oregon Horse Meat 3larEer
 The first customer was Mrs Eleanor Beach
 T had never eaten anything bur beef and mutton and thai sort Of thing until tried horse meat said Mrs. Beach II is the most tender meat have ey- e- eaten. When I say that it tastes inc. I speak with authority. because an 2 good judge and good cook"
 As result O. yesterdays demand a telegram was sent Iast evening 10 Mec- ca. eastern Oregon. 70 reserve 1,50O young range horses for the Portland trade
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31

Quart Beer Bottles 27 cents dozen Pint Beer Bottles r cents dozen Rags s250 for 100 pounds. Paper s1. for 100 pounds.
 ATLAS JUNK co. I043 Railroad Ave. So, Seattle, Wn adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31
TO ALL CONCERNED

The Atlas Junk Co.,, of Seattle 6e- sires to purchase the following metals and offers the following prices:
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-31

-:- Fo--T-svs miles L7--1 q Ee-c,-5- :- -- r=u-zi ltee7= s=--e5 5t --c-f-=1 :. :- Taetfy t1s- service trO-- VI :-
 :! Hans t1cE Ee-cEt.s1 !- :: .-s- Hog-s, 1zrzs=r in Charge *- .:- kan Clean ca5.Ls equipped .c- -.' < ligh- to1seEe=p.ug Reasonable !- .- -- ;: .:- < .- -- -- Z :. :: -:- : :: :- :. : :.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
MARRIAGES

IN BrattIcboro, April >, hN Rev.
Thomas Y, Owens. Fred Leslie Fisher
and Miss Florence Erma Darling, both Of
Brattleboro.
IN Brattleboro, April =, by Carl $.
Hopkins, Esq, Willis Morgan Ware
and Elizabeth Nellie (Jackson) Gran
ser, both Of Brattleboro.
In Hinslalc, y. H.. April -, by
Rev. Father Z. s. Cahill, Louis 10
s"ph Deonc and Miss Madgc tena
HInc, both Of lIinsdale.
Ii Jacksonville. April -, ~ 4. 4
Entterfeld, Esq. William Edgar Bax
ter Of llalif1x and Miss Emma Car
tlyn Christensen Of Guilford.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

IN Brattleboro, April =, a daughter 10
AI. and Mrs. Herman Gordon
In Brattleboro. April >, a son to Glen
ham and Ruth Carter Jones, grandson
to Mr.. and Mrs y o. Jones and Mrs.
Emma Carter. all OF Brattleboro
IL West Brattleboro Mclrose hos
pitah, April II, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Schlattncr
In West Wardshoro, April =. a son
CLAUDIO Ora, ia Mr.. and Mrs. Almo1
Robinson
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
DEATHS.

Il Brattleboro. April .. Charles
Portland, 40.
IN Brattleboro, April >, Thomas
Lynch, -
In Brattleboro, April ., Ernest David
DuTemple 81
In Williamsville, April p, Donald,
six weeks, son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Carr.
In Springfield, Mass. April ., Will
liam f. Herbert. Is. formerly OF Brattlc-
bofo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

ANY city man can figure out a for
time from the raising of hens, but the
figures oct mixed because hens are
not mathematician.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

When YOU start on an airship voy
age OF 4 trip to the matrimonial bu-
reau don t worry about what may be
the outcome
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

Austria Hungary has a new war
minister, but that won I change any
thing, as he, like his predecessors,
will set his orders from Berlin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

CAPT T. W Gibson Of Company /.
y. ~ c., who has been confined to his
home here with suraincd ligaments III
one leg, wis able to ride to his ofliee
this afternoon
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
TWIN STATE co. TO
RAISE POTATOES
VIII Furnish All Employees Potatoes at
Coso Of Production or Less, De
pending on Yield

The Twin state Gas 4 Electric Co IL
IL help acet the high cost
III living by plouing up and planting
to potatoes seven acres OF the farm
owned bv the company in Dummcrston
near tie West Dnmmefston power sta
tion.
Manager w II. Richardson says that
Just what the method Of disposition 1t
the prospective crop will be has not
vt been decided and will dep nd somc
What upon the yield Ia any sveat
every cmployc Of I'll. company will hc
able to obtain all OF the potatoes Ii.
requires TO- home consumption 1T ~
moro than the actual cost Of producing
them. II the Eield should bc mp to tho
average Of 4 good potato crop it mn,
&c possible fen tic company to provide
potatoes for lis employees at less thar
cost
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

cia1 deputy commissioner of domestic animals was Tn Danielson Friday in connection with the work that is be- ing done in Windham county as pre- vention agent. In Killingly the or der. requiring that dogs bs kent con fined has been in force for ae aeconsidA i erable time and is being generally obeyed. Some dogs are not closely watched, however, and sometimes roam at large. It is to see that these animals get closer attention that Mir. Elliott is working in this section. He said that the situation relative to Ia . bfes is such in this part of.Sthe state that it will be necessary for all to CO., operate in seeing that the restrictions against dogs are enforced.
 Beginning next Wednesday, Wind ham county towns that have not had the confinement, order for dogs an- piled to them will come under it and nc dog will then have a right to be at large in the 1fountE,
 Outing for TeiepKose 0perators.~
 Mrs. Abby Hopkins and Miss Mayme Dunn, operators at the central tele- phone office. are ito be guests today and tomorrow of friends in Pfov1dence and Woonsocket. -
 Last Day of Hunting.
 Numbers of hunters were in the woods Friday, notwithstanding the bad weather, getting their final chance of the open season at pheasants part ridge, quail and woodcock. The bird shooting. season has been very,i poor and restocking hereabouts is tbeing recommended. !
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
Fros7, Weak o,1d La,7ie To We'll and Strong

Try them Foley Kidney Pills will do for other men and Women-Quick- ly-what they have done for Mrs. my baek kear Writes so Mrs. st H T. oG straynse se of Gainesville, Ga. R. No. 3; "I suf- fered from Inflammation of the b1ad- der, and whenever stopped doctoring l grew worse. I tried Foley Kidney Pills, and after taking them awhile my bladder action became regular and the stinging sensation disappeared. I am now stronger in my back than I've been for several years, and since get ting weli, I've stayed well and had no return Of the trouble"
 Start in now to use Foley Kidney Pills. You will feel an improvement from the very first doses showing how quickly they act on Kidneys and bladder. They stop irregular urinary action. ease pain in back and sides. Timber up stiff joints and aching mus cles. They put the kidneys and blad- der in sound, healthy condition. Try them.
 Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

week end at her home in TaftviIle. Stephen E. Sweet and son, Byron, of Southbridge, Mass, were Sunday callers in town.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Anderson en- tertained at dinner Sunday, Mir. and Mrs. John ". Haley, MT. and Mrs. Fred w. Halley and Miss Elizabeth McCiug ggage, of Jewett City.
 Mrs: William Barron of Boston Is enjoying a visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Ezra Briggs.
 Miss Airline Thompson led the B. Y. P. U. service Sunday evening.
 Many Food Pledge Cards. r Food Administration cards are dis played in nearly, every home about town. ''
 Gave $1oo.
 The Briggs Manufacturing Go, gave one hundred dollars towards the Y. M. |. c. A. War 7fuIfdG -"st -'n r 'tffs- @tf=- -
 Joseph Baton of Plainfield recently visited relatives here. .~'fY
 Variety Supper.
 The Ladies' society of the Baptist church held variety supper in the chapel Tuesday evening which was we'll attended. -~-
 MT. and Mrs. Charles SpauIdfng call ed on friends at Glasgo Sunday after noon.-
 Mrs. Gerald Walsh of West Haven was calling on friends in town few days ago. .''-, i'+ti- .%
 Elmer Shippee of Morris, N. Y., is visiting MT. and Mrs. George B. Dawley.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

The petition of Mrs. Ida G. Agard asking that a conserVator be appoint ed over Miss Eliza Chaffee of Staff fordville' was heard before Judge Ro- bert H. Fisk of the probate court Thursday morning. Several witness es testified as to the capacity of Miss Chaffee to manage her affairs. Judge Fisk denied~-the petition. Attorney Willis H. Reed appeared. for. the peti- tioner and the respondent was rep resented by Attorney M D.. O'Connell. Ur1dersoes Operation. - [ 3 Robert Kaddy.; was operated on, at the Johnson Memorial hospital Wed nesday for appendicitis.
 Irving, H. .Agard of Walpole, Mass, spent Thursday in town. .~-,....- --.,--s Pledges of S4,214.So. . The finance committee of the Staff ford branch of the Red Cross has re- ceived irf pledges $4,214.90. Of this amount $2. .4S0.15' has been paid in, leaving a balance of $B754.15 to be collected xt-t %. ,. IT f-sfi-'t
 E@-+ + x. of c. Drive! 9>
 Stafford council, Knights of ~Colum- bus will amake w drive 'nextEweek to collect flIndss fers the K-f of e. recra- ation camp for the soldiers. : The council has -&ctedsto spntchase ser vice flag.