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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
PEOPLE AS
RED CROSS AGENTS

Beware of persons pretending to
represent the Red Cross. who collect
money for giving alleged information
regarding the location and health OF
soldiers. Warming to this effect was
issued last night by II. G. Boykin di-
rector Of the Richmond Red Cross
chapter.
"A campaign has been started to
protect relatives of soldiers and sea
men who have been imposed upon"
said Director Boykin. "as a result OF
war time activities of the 'meanest
thief element that have come to the
attention OF the Atlantic division Not
withstanding the constantly repeated
statement that Red Cross services TO
the families of soldiers are without
cost worried or bereaved relatives OF
fighting men have been preyed upon
by supposed Red Cross representa-
tives. In order to circumvent the pos
sibility Of this sort of swindling gain
ing Il f0othold here we are anxious to
again impress this fact on the Rich
mond public.
An excellent illustration and n good
warning is furnished in one case re-
ported in the Atlantic division A
woman wearing a red cross on her
arm called on a family that was
grieying over an announcement telling
Of the death of son in France The
woman brought the 'news' that the
soldier was at camp In this coun-
try, alive and recovering from i'll
ness. The family was told he could
be brought home at once IL money
was provided for the fee of an army
surgeon. who would accompany him.
and for his transportation by autono-
bile. The fraud was accom- plfshed
without difficulty or delay. in the face
of the war department announcement
received by the family. telling of the
death of the soldier overseas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
lNSTILL INTO MIND
HABIT OF THRIFT
War- Savings Stamps Yield Over 4H1--
Per Cent Interest, II Bought
During December

War savings stamps purchased
at s4.23 during December will pay
the investor over 4 IA per cent in.
terest. which is the highest rate
of interest received ON any se.
curity yet issued by our govern
ment, making them the most At.
tractive investment to the public
today. They mature in four years.
or January /. 1923, and give both
the large, as we'll as the small
investor. an opportunity. not only
to help their government, but
to invest their money in safety on
an unusually attractive basis.
In an interview with Mr.. Eugene
r. Jones, executive secretary Of the
Virginia war savings campaign, a law
yer Of twenty-five years practice.
said: II have never drawn a will for
a hard working, prudent man that
there was not in evidence fear that
his savings would be dissi pated by his
family or beneficiaries. To my mind
the war savings stamp movement
should appeal with peculiar force to
such a man. No matter how carefully
he may have raised his family, IL the
of the community In which
they live, or to which they move, il
for extravaganza. what he leaves will
be of little value and might be soon
spent.
The war savings stamp movement
is an effort by the government TO
teach thrift and to make 1t patriotic
and fashionable. IL the government
succeeds, whatever the man might
leave would be worth more to his
heirs. To make it fashionable, the
prudent man must give the movement
his unqualified approval and he
should do this by backing the move
ment to the limit himself and en-
couraging others to do likewise.
Il am satisfied that IL the govern
ment is successful in this movement.
1t will remove this fear from the
minds of such men as l haVc men.
toned"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Judge Crump's Opinion.

An opinion was handed down by
Judge Crump in law and equity court
yesterday in which he Sustains the
contention OF the Trades and Labor
Council that the city had no right to
charge patrons increased gas rates
for service prior to November 4. This
mistake had already been rccttfied by
the city council, and the gas bills have
been made to conform with the spirit
of the ordinance, which is that the
price of gas is increased to 81 per
thousand feet after November l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
GOJOKED EMPIDYE OF
DRY GOODS STORE ARRESTED

William Dorsey tcolored4 forty
enc years old, has been taken into
ssnstody by the local police and they
-thai@lhAs- have captured
~ the cieverest shopiifters seen
Around this city and vicinity for some
A4fne. According 10 Detective Ser
GNantS Smith ard Wiley, Dorsey IL the
80 who relieved Miller Il Rhoads
NJ COnsiderahle merchandise and dis
HOsed OF il 10 negroes OF Jackson
SsNArd.
is. The negro. who WIS employed by
the concern was arrested as he was
h lAAyfng the establishment and a
s~4rch disclosed the fact that ne had
@0t4den under his clothing quite an
amount OF women's wearing apparel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
TIIIIf,,

I1ilie, the new and successful
four act comedy which brings that
charming and talented actress, Miss
Patricia Collinge, back to this city, is
comedy founded upon one Of Helen
X. Martins most popular novels, al
though one of her earlier ones, .'Tillie,
Mennonite Maid the adaptation
having been made by Mrs. Martin and
Frank Howe. Jr, It is described as a
delightfully."- romantic comedy Of types
and youth, telling particularly
human story revolving around the
daughter Of a PENNSYLVANIA Dutch
farmer. forced by her father to work
in the fields by day and in the home
when outdoor work is not possible
Education is denied her. but this she
gains by secret study while working
at her aunt's hotel in the village and
here she meets some one who under
stands her who helps her to finish
her education and who brings ro-
nance and love into her coiorless life
The curious types in the play are
said to have been drawn with won
derful cleverness and the aramatists
have preserved all of the quaint at
mosphere of the locale. Miss Col
hinge is best rcmem hered for her
charming portrayal OF the role of the
glad girl" in "Pollyanna." a part
that has endeared her to all theater~
goers Her management. Messrs,
klaw & Erlanger and George G.
Tyler, have surrounded her with a
very strong company of players and
are said to have given the comedy a
most unusual and artistic production.
The name part fits this dainty and
clever actress particularly well, giving
a performance of the title role that is
said to he well-nigh fiawless one.
Miss Collinge In '"rillie" comes to the
academy OF Music on Monday and
Tuesday and Tuesday matinee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
CareIessnexs Caused Death.

Fredericksburg, Va Dec 5,-The
coroner's jury summoned in Spotsylva-
MIA Tuesday to inquire into the death
of Joseph Hicks, who was killed by
a train at Massaponax. returned YER
dict of accidental death due to care
lessness on the part of the conductor
of the train which backed into the
car which the two men were repairing
In the absence of coroner, Yerby
Dickinson acted in that capacity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
CARTER GLASS IS TO
Continued from page one.)

entire membership OF the house rose
and cheered him for several minutes
Although he steadfastly declined to
make any statement until the senate
confirms his appointment II Is undet-
stood by his friends that he viii form
ally resign as "A member OF the mouse
as soon as the senate acts.
He will confer with Secretary Nc
Adoo on his return from lynchburg
and expects to continue the work of
the treasury under the same general
policies adopted by his predecessor
AS head of the banking and cur
rency committee, Mr.. Glass ras had
a leading part in framing most or
the financial legislation bearing on
the duties of the secretary OF the trea-
sury. He has charge on the floor of
the house of the federal reserve act
which created the federal reserve
board and reorganized the national
banking system,
Two sons of the newly-appointed
secretary have seen active service in
France. Powell Glass went over as
a captain and won his majoralty by
gallant service. Carter Glass, Jr.,
was lieutenant up to October. when
he told his father. who went to
Europe to see his sons, that he had
been recommended for captaincy.
Mr.. Glass is in his sixty first year.
He has served continuously in nine
congresses and was recently re-elect-
ed without opposition for the next
term. Since the Democrats assumed
control in 1912 he has been chair
man of the banking and currency
committee.
MIR. Glass was born in Lynchburg
and educated in private and public
schools and in the newspaper bust
ness. He owns the TWO daily news
papers of his home city--the News.
published in the morning, and the
Advance, in the afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Refused to RcEfSfer--~Tailc

Charged with making statements
said to be seditious, or abetting the
cause of Germany. Ed. Weaver, who
has been in custody for five months,
was sentenced to serve five days by
Judge HVaddill in the United States
district court vest erday.
II. II. Seifert who has been in jail
for thirty four days and wro was
charged with refusing to register rs
an allen was sentfueedIto serve mnc
day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Bootlcggers Are Fined

Three convictions for Bookkeeping
resulted in the United States district
court yesterday.
1t cost Irwin Cerhett $50 to be
caught with four and one half quarts
on him. Arthur Wooten had three
and one-half quarts and was fined SIS
q. r. Pridgen. seventeen Quarts3cO0
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Hastings Court Convictions.

Louis Grant. Tor grand larceny.
was given three years in the peniten-
tiary by jury in hustings court yes
terday.
william p. Hobson was given six
months in Jail on the charge If petit
latceny.
Susie Johnson. Bessie Johnson ami
Elijah White were found guilty of
violation of the prohibition laws and
given ono month IN tail and fined
$50 each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06

Philip c. Davis, who says he halls
from North Carolina, was sentenced
to Ave years in the peniteutiary at
MoundsSille W. Va, by Judge Wad-
dill in the United States district court
yesterday for raising 50 bark notes 10
$50 and passing them. The offense is
said to have been committed in Meek =
lenburg county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
AT THE
THEATERS
AT THE LYRIC.

An unusually good bill was dis
played before the patrons of the
Lyric. beginning with yesterdays
matinee. Billy Sharp, with The Gem
fury Revue" and his chorus of pretty
girls, Babe Smith and Rene Braham.
assisted by Waiter Baker. was easily
the headliner of the bill. blue" Bert
Kenny and his line OF chatter and
arguments with 1. r. Nobody, who
secured a decided hit when he was
here some time ago. was received
with more applause than ever.
Diamond and Boyne in skit OF
comedy and songs, also proved to be
very popular. Touresti, who was bill
ed as the original Jazz Boy" sprung
many delightful musical surprises on
the audience, who showed by their
applause how popular such a musical
act is. Chester r.. Johnson & Co, the
dare devil 'cyclist and his assistant,
pretty girl, showed many of the old
bicycle tricks that every vaudeville
audience is familiar with. and several
new ones. A weekly motion picture
of timely events and a new comedy,
which opened the bill after the over
ture, was very good.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Stacker Gets One D,x

Eddie Madison was convicted of
being Stacker in the United States
district court yesterday and was SEN
fenced to one day in pail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06
Gas Victim Irnproyine

+. III. Burkman, who was overcome
~ gas while working on "A. gas main
yesterday. is recovering from the
elects II Virginia hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06

Money makes the mare GO and tn.
automobile makes the money so
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06

Many man would never he heard
Of were it not for his obituary notice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06

sa@ WaSp young man thinks he In
E1a1itIed TO a kiss the girl seldom
nAa - necsssary 10 arba0ats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-06

It's useless to be in a hurry unless
you can make 1t contagious.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
HELP THE NEEDY!
CLOTHING AND SHOES WANTED
FOR BELGIAN RELIEF.

If you have any clothing or shoes
that you can possibly spare send it
to the Red Cross depot in the Jones'
Reigel building at once, so it may be
dispatched to the suffering people in
France and Belgium.
The kind of garments needed: Ev-
cry kind of garment, for all ages and
both sexes, is urgently needed. In ad.
dition, piece goods, light. warm cotton
flannel and other kinds of cloth from
which to make garments for new born
babies. Woven goods of all kind what
sOever are acceptable. Mems shirts,
and pajamas, so worn or shrunk as
no longer to be serviceable, as the
material can be utilized in making
children's garments. Shoes of every
size are asked for. Scrap leather is
needed for repairing footwear.
Garments need not be in perfect re-
pair One hundred thousand destitute
women in the occupied regions are
eager to earn a small livelihood by
repairing gift clothing and making
new garments adapted to needs with
which they are familiar. Anything
sent must be clean, strong and dur
able.
DO not send garments of flimsy
or gaudy coloring, ball dress
es, high heeled slippers etc. Stiff hats
either mems or wOmen's straw, dress
or derby. Anything containing rubber
rubber boots, etc. (Remove
rubber heels), books. toys, soap, or
toilet articles.
Notes or communications of any
sort or description must positively not
be sent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
JUNIOR RED CROSS
tODu .-...
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP WAS FIRST
OVER. HIGHLAND SECOND.

Prairie township was the first town.
ship over the top in Junior Red Cross.
Richland township came a close sec.
ond. Garfield township was third.
The schools that become 100 per
cent in the renewal of membership
since the last report:
Adams township-Johnson No. ),
Olivia Hedge, teacher
East Des Moines township-River.
side No. 4, Olive Hoyt.
Garfield township--Evans, Olive Ry.
an and June Lafferty. Brick No. &c,
Marie Dusenberry.
Harrison township-Cedar Consol.
idated, Supt. A. R. Cosand. Fairview.
Mary Reynolds, Zoar, Lucille Hicks.
Jefferson tOwnship-Fairview No. &.
Virginia Ashman.
Madison township-Else No. 3, Mrs.
Goldie Gorsuch.
Monroe ownship-Indianapo Up.
per Grades, Bertha Wallace. East Val,
ley No. l, Howard r. Allgood. West
Valley No. 2,Elsie Boland. Rhinehart
No. 5. Ruth Feaster.
Pleasant Grove township-Riggs
No. 5, Iva Watts.
Prairie township-Success No. 8,
Laura Bunker.
Richland township-Cherry Grove
No. 8, Carolyn knight,
Scott township-Jack Oak, Elma
Chapman.
Union township-Fairview No. s,
Tressa Gable.
White Oak township-Rose Hill,
Supt. j, II. Hickman. Mission Ridge
veima Davis. White Oak, Clara whar.
| ton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
HEAVY FIRE Loss
EVERETT HULL HOME EAST OF
TOWN is DESTROYED.

Just before supper Monday even
ing, the fine residence of Everett L.
Hull, who lives about two miles east
of Oskaloosa on the Great White
Way, was entirely destroyed by fire.
The fire truck went quickly to the
scene hoping to be able to save some
part of the structure, but too great
Roadway had been secured by the fire
and the boys gave their attention to
the saving of some of the outbuild-
ings.
Mr.. Hull stated that two children,
twins about nine years of age, had
been playing in a room of the second
tOor OF the west wing of the house
md it was here that the fire started.
As soon as discovered he tried to put
t out with water buckets, but the
blaze soon drove him from the room
md he then gave his attention to the
saving Of furniture and other con-
tents.
NeighbOrs quickly reached the
scene and rendered all aid that was
possible. The house was an enlarge
ed and remodeled home of about IL
rooms aside from closets, and was
equipped with a bath room and all
other modern comforts. There were
wide pOrches in front and on the
west side that made the place more
than usually attractive. 1t was in.
ured for about $4,000 and it's valua
tier being rebuilt was probably S.
900 and if rebuilt according to pres
ent prices will no doubt reach the sum
of $4,000, so the loss is a most unfor-
tunate one for Mr.. Hull. The event
was so sudden that he hardly knows
about future plans but will no doubt
erect some temporary structure that
will protect his interests during the
winter or until more permanent "a
engagements can be made.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0

Monday and will spenG several days
in the city with Mrs. Amsberry's
siSte:.
Mrs. Mike Mansfield received ca.
blegram Monday from her son Mar.
tin, who is a member OF Company II,
in France, stating that he is safe and
well.
Postmaster Henry s. ROSecrans
and family are moving from AIS High
avenue east, where they have resided
for several years, to S36 High avenue
east, which property they have re-
Gently purchased.
Ray ChildresH, who has been home
from the Great Lakes Training
Station at Camp Perry on brief fur
Tough to be with his father and moth
en- DR.. and Mrs. NJ. Childress, return
ed to his Woman class work this
morning.
MI and Mrs. L. W. Undertake
and daughter Vaulien, Mrs. Ida NJ.
Kemp. Mrs. Ralph Broyles and Miss
Mabel Bell drove TO Fairfield Sunday
to visit Dewey Kemp who is attend
ing Parsons college. Mrs. Kemp re
manned in Fairfield for. Il visit with
her sister.
Bert Stafford, of Des Moines. an
expert machine man in the employ of
the Merganthaler Linotype Company,
trrac in ngIy ;ph
at the parental ]. NJ. Stafford home.
He went from here to What Cheer
where they were having trouble with
their machines.
Rev Geo. E. Purdy, pastor of the
Christian church, was called to
Bloomfield, Iowa, Monday evening, to
conduct the funeral service of a
young man. He will spend the week
in St. Louis attending the National
convention of the Christian Church,
returning home Saturday.
Mrs. Eva Goodner Cutie yesterday
afternoon received a telegram, an
nOuncing the serious illness with
Spanish influenza and threatened
pneumonia, of her husband, William
Cutie, at Ellington Field, Houston,
(. Texas. Mrs Cutie, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Florence GOodner
departed Tor Houston last evening.
Word comes to friends in the city
of the illness OF Miss Marguerite
Sharpe, at Fort Riley, Kansas. Miss
Sharpe has been in the L. S. Service
at Fort Riley for several months past
as nurse in the base hospital and
expected assignment to overseas ser
vice within a short time, when she
was stricken with Spanish influenza
and is now herself a patient in the
hospital.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
TAKE Up WAR WORK
P. (. o. LADIES GIVE WAY TO
NSERvATioN RULES.

Chapter X, p. f. O., began its
years work Saturday, Oct. 5, with
much enthusiasm and enjoyment. The
first meeting was at the home of Mrs.
Ernest Brewer, at Orchard Place. A
delightful afternoon was spent dis
cussing programs for the ensuing
year. Since everyone is so deeply
engrosSed in various forms of wal
activities it was thought best to have
no stated Programs. For that reason
as well DIS for conservation of re
sources, no year book was printed
Volunteers were called for, and com
nlittces were pleased with the read!
response of the members. 1t waE
It0und much easier, since every One'f
tine is so fully occupied, to choose
ones own time for ENTERTAINERS an'
appearing on the program Article.
on different phases of the war anC
topics of the day were decided upOr
as the subject material.
After Miss Kilburn presented the
plan for the program and the worl
for the year, Mrs. B. F. Redman reaC
q splendid address by Miss Durland
Supreme President of P. L. o., be
fore the Iowa state convention.
Mrs. Brewer proved as ever before
a hOspitable hostess, and all enjoyed
the beautiful home and surroundings
The second meeting was at the
home of Mrs. b. f. Redman, Parl
Place, another charming home where
one loves to spend a beautiful autumn
afternoon. War work in its many
forms was rehearsed, and more ex
tensive plans laid for its accomplish
mem;
The Chapter enjoyed an interesting
review of the life and work of Johr
L. Mott, by Mrs. L. A. Rodgers and
!frs. IrvirE Johnson. Mrs. nellie
baldwin read a beautiful address by
Mrs. Alex Miller of Washington,
which appeared in the October Rec
ord.
The committee in charge violated
all the laws of conservation by serv
| ing refreshments-"red haws" fresh
from |. w. Cooks trees; most tempt
ing TO the eyes as well as to the pal
ate.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
TEACHERS SCHOOL
MAHAsKA INsPIRATIoNAL iNsTI-
TUTE OCT. 10 AND II.

Program of the two days session of
the Mahaska County Teachers lnsu-
tute to be held at the High school
auditorium in the OskalOOsa HiAh
school building Thursday and Friday,
October 10 and IL follows:
Thursday, October 10.
800 3O-Enrollment.
3O-1O:3O-Address The Spirit of
True Patriotism" by J. A. Beattic.
1O:30-11: 3O-Address, james Whit
comb Riley" by w. A. Price.
1870 1:OO-Noon intermission.
100 1:20-Music.
1920 2:O0-Economy Pennmanship
by f. X. Gregg.
300 :00-Elson-Runkel Readers by
Miss Shaeffer.
These War Days" (for High School
teachers) by w. A. Price.
800 4:O0-Language and Compost
ton in Elementary Grades by Ida
Fesenbeck.
Friday, October IL.
9:30-10: O-Address-"How to AwaR-
en- and Maintain Interest" by J. 4.
Beattie.
10: 30-11: 30-Address, The American
Schools in War Time" by John l..
Foster.
11:30- 1:O0-Noon intermission.
100 1:3O--Musit! 7t..;T..
1870 2:00-"Iowas State Teachers
Association" by Chas. F. Pye. g..
300 8: 00-"Everyday Arithmetic
by w. H. Hickok.
800 4:00-Elson.Runkel Readers by
Miss Schaeffer.
400 4:45-Round Table for High
School teachers by John Z. Foster.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
NURSES IN SERVICE
oSKALooSA SENDS FIVE TO
CAMP DODGE HOSPITAL.

Camp Dodge Hospital has called for
one hundred trained nurses. Oska-
loosa is going to do her part. Abbott
Hospital is sending three, Misses
Blodwyn Reese, Mona Cox and Mattel
dia Vandualst and the Mercy Hos
pital will be represented by two,
Miss Velma Bennett and Miss Grace
Dublin. The girls are subject to call
any time and are willing to do their
par.
Ills afternoon the nurses got word
10 report for duty at once.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
FIRST TOWNSHIPS
FIVE ~ MAHAsKA COUNTY ARE
100 PER CENT JR. RED CROSS.

Five of the townships of the coun.
ty are now wholly, or 100 per Mt,
Junior Red Cross, according to re-
ports in the hands Of Mrs. Grace
Rhynsburger, conrty superintendent
of the organization. Those first
over are East Des Moines. Garfield.
Madison. Prairie and Richland.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10

The Spencer Wholesale Company
had a quantity OF scratch feed
stored in the Sewers buildings, de-
stroyed by fire Saturday morning, a
part of which was lost in the flames.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10
$500 For a Pumpkin.

Mrs. B. r. Thatcher bought the
large pumpkin donated by J. H. Coch-
ran of Beacon, on display in Turner'S
Grocery window, paying $500 for it..
Same TO be donated TO the Red Cross.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-10-10

Monday and will spenG several days
in the city with Mrs. Amsberry's
SiStc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-06

IS or barrels; have a strong metal
can
6. Study the drafts and hampers
:. Do not let the stove or pipes
become rcd hot.
IS. Never pour kerosene into a coal
or wood stove, even when the fire is
out.
WILLIAM MILL
Chief Hammond Fire Dept
Quinine That Does Not Affect Head
Because Of It's tonic and laxative effect,
LAXATIVE BROMO QTININE (Tah-
lets) can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing in the
head. There is only one "Bromo Qufn-
inc" f. w. GROVES signature on the
box. 30c-Adv.
Have you your w. S. s. quota ?