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The Washington herald., 1918-12-08

present trolley line between the two
cities. The bluff or cliff Of red clay
was so named because millions of
swallows had made their homes in
its face, the front being dotted with
myriad holes. FouT-Mile Run emp
tied into the Potomac about 1,00U
feet south of the hill. and was a
favorite fishing place for the scouts.
During the continuance of the camp
for several days, the pistol "toters."
those who possessed the 60-cent
guns, stood guard about the camp
to warn the sleeping scouts OF the
approach of spooks, for which the
neighborhood was noted, and other
suspicious characters The second
night, while John Eshleman was
the principal sentinel, the camp
was thrown into a state of excite
ment when John bawled out:
Halt, Who comes there?"
There being no response to his
summons he discharged his pistol
and the boys tumbled out of the
tents. John pointed to a white OBJ
tect and said whatever IL was, ghost
or mortal. 1t had been gradually
approaching the camp. Investiga-
tion proved the visitor to be a white
COW peacefully browsing on the ad-
jacent meadow. The name wild
Mans Cave" was given the place
during the civil war upon the dis
of a cave. which extended
some distance under Swallow Hill.
1t was said the cave was Inhabited
by soldier. who deserted from
the army and later became q man
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Nelson Branson, Seattle. Wash.
r. J. w. Bunce. San Anselmo. Cal
Gabriel Cohn. New York. n. Y.
Clarence Corbett, ColfaS. La
Chester Fox, Sterling. ksns.
walenty Gadawski. Buffalo. n. Y.
John p. Gamble. Manksto. Mimi
Ross S. Gump, Sincerity, w. Va
Alvin X. Hauck. Perkiomenville. Pa.
Philip Herwig. South Bellevue. Ky.
~ l.. Higginbotham. Covingtou, Ga.
Robert p johnson. Bradford Pa
Harry r. Mitchaux. Findlsy. Ohio.
Russell Moseley, walnut Springs, Tex.
Vito Pesaresi. Alpha. n. ].
Reuben Roberts. Paris, Idaho.
Fate Runyon. Tupelo, Ark.
Emerson Tate, Elberton. Ga,
James II. Wade, Fry. KY.
Walter ID. White. Byron. n. Y.
E. F.. Asbury. Street, Md.
II. NJ. Autrey. Sunny South. Ala.
f. W. Barksdale. Oklahoma City
Okla.
Edwin Barr, Philadelphia. Pa.
II. W. Benge, Des Meises. Iowa.
F. s. Benson, Shelburne Falls, Mass,
G. d. Benton. Corapeake, n c.
N. c. Billotte. Frenchville. Pa
Mile Blasco, Chicago. Ill.
Joseph Bogie, Circleyille. Ohio.
G. II. Bosley. Schenectady. n. 7.
Charles Boubai. Cleveland. Ohio.
Earl W. Brown. Thornton. W. Va.
Paul z. Bucknum. Baker. Greg.
Luther p. Caldwell. Thslia, Tex.
Dan Cannon. Ripley. Ala.
Frank Dugsn, Cleveland, Ohio.
VIM. r. Fields. Sutherland. Tex.
A A.-Sk.
Harry ]. Gillespie, Philadelphia, Pa
Fred II. Gueuther. Pittsburgh. Pa.
Alvin Harroun. Haigler, Nebr.
Amos Hoeft, Vernal, Utah.
NJ p. Kavanaugh. Baltimore. Md.
A. Z. Kayser. Edwardsville. Ill
J. E. Kolby, North Hampton. Pa.
ID. Krukuk. Baltimore Point. Nd.
! I. Langdon. Rockville Center n. Y
Peter McDermott, New York. n. Y
John J. McGonigal. Barton, Ohio.
Chester Manuel. Altamont. III.
Ray L. May. Akron. Ohio.
II. G. Merillat. Enterprise. ,Rans
Joe Murray, Louisville, Rye
Jarvis Oats. NcrthcarroIlton. Miss.
AlN>. r. Bazinsky. Webster. Mass.
John Bennett. Middleport, Ohio.
Delbert c. Brandt. Sharon. Pa.
H F. Brooks. New York. n. Y
Stacy T. Brooks. East Marion, y. Y
s. Bufanio. Newark. n. ].
E. A. Fletcher. Nickelsville. Va.
Cecil Follett. Valley Falls, r. ].
Burley Frost. Kansas City. Kans.
Fred F. Harris. Oilton, Okla.
Otto Hendrikson, Park Rapids. MINI
Joe A. lobe, Driver. Ark.
Anthony La Ruffa, Brooklyn, " Y.
II. II. Miller. Indianapolis. Ind
Peter n. Myers, Huntsville. Ohio.
Dean w. Prime. Bristol, VT
| Samuel Raisor. Defoe. Ky.
Arthur Saindon, Topsham. Me.
A. Santuci. Brooklyn. N Y.
Antonio Sasso. New York. y. Y.
Loney Shortsleeve, Berlin. y. Y.
Frank Pahls. Philadelphia. Pa.
Thomas ]. Pilling, Philadelphia. Pa.
F. Podlasinski. Milwaukee. Wis.
oliver r. Purnell. Camden. y. ].
Frank Prybylski, Berea, Ohio.
| CONTINUED on PAGE TEN.
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lac. Many stories were told Of the
exploits of this wild man.
The second expedition of the Boy
Scouts was what we termed Q ma
val campaign" We hired two boats
and proceeded by easy stages up the
eastern branch of the Potomac As
far as Bladensburg, establishing our
camp on the banks of the stream
at night. This expedition was mark
ed by an attack in force by our
gunmen upon a flock of what we
believed were wild ducks. The con-
centrated fire of our marksmen
brought down one duck. badly
wounded While we were plucking
the bird for supper and our campfire
was blazing merrily. the owner OF
the hock OF tame ducks we had fred
into. charged down upon us with
two other men and under threats of
arrests made us deplete our scout
fund to the tune of several dollars
to pay for the damage. The organi-
zation of the first Boy Scots became
disorganized about 1870.
Col. Roosevelt's First Defeat.
The first camp of Spanish War
Veterans was organized at SIS Tenth
street northwest. then the Deaver
House, on the evening of May 20.
1893. 1t was named Gen. Nelson A.
Miles Camp. No. 1. and still carries
that name and number. The first
national convention of the National
Army. Spanish War Veterans was
held in the Center Market Armory
of the District National Guard, in
September, 1899. There were two
nominees for commander-in-chie
Gen. ]. Warren Keifer, of Ohio, and
Col Theodore Roosevelt, Of New
York. The first named was present
at the convention and was elected
over Col. Roosevelt by a small ma
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08
HUNS SUpPORrh
kAISER'S TRIAL
viii Not Oppose Surrender
of Ex-Ruler and Heir -
by Holland

Amsterdam. Dec. THE Gerrnu
government has decided not 20 op-
pose the surrender by Holland OF the
former Kaiser and Crown Prince n
the allies demand IL preliminary to
bringing them 10 trial. Announcement
TO this effect was made in Berlin to-
day. -
As was pointed out in these dc
patches two days ago. the German
Moderates do not wish to burden
themselves with the presence IN Ger
many OF the former Emperor and his
eldest son. BECAUSE IL would inevits-
bly, lead to a violent struggle between
those elements still loyal 10 the
Hohenzollerns and those who clsSnog
for their punishment 7oi
soviets See Advantage
The German soviets are eager 10
have william and his son brought
back to Germany for trial. hoping
the disclosure they anticipate frew
the proceedings viii add fuel TO their
propaganda r ttgu
Radical leaders are holding n 1bs
Hohenzollern head and his fsn1ffy
mp to shame. pointing out that they
are living in ease. comfort and ssfnty
while thousands OF German fsmilies
who have given life and treasure 80
the former war lord are starving.
Would Put Them on Island.
Meanwhile the Netherlands gl3ySrp-
ment expects a demand for tlE sYs-
render Of William and his son 10
reach II any moment and Is I'D TO
be prepared to accede to it. Holland
is said to stipulate that the royal ref
ugees be inteTned for life on some
Dutch island or colony
This reported reservation has given
rise TO the rumor that Queen Wilhei-
nina pledged her word a week AGO
TO see to IL no harm would come 10
the former Kaiser and his family...s
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08
LOOKING BACKWARD
By CAPT. J. WALTER MITCHELL.

Washington birthplace several widespread
of
including newspapers These mind the other day
when forming semi-mtary organization here
brace membership the millions soldiers sailors and Marines
being discussed by three prominent
military talking of patriotism
national military
R. Spanish Veterans and the Army and
this city The National
Spanish War from which has the u s.
" was formed Washington spring of The
bod Boy born here 1867 the Knights of Pas
1864; Relief Association in 1885, and the United
History o chain of similar clubs
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President Mckinley and Secretary
of War Alger giving the veterans
special recognition as they swung
past the reviewing stand in front
Of the White House. After the
parade disbanded the men were
called together and formed Miles
Camp, with Capt. Percy w. Moss.
late of the Second Arkansas In
fantry. as commander. Members
of the camp participated in Me-
mortal Day exercises at Arlington
May 80. 1899, being the first soldiers
other than those of the civil war
to take part in such ceremonies.
Other Assoeiations Born Here.
The Southern Relief Association,
which now has branches in the
States, was formed in Washington
in 1885. Its first president was
Mrs. Hugh Thompson, of South
Carolina. wife OF the then Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury un-
der President Cleveland. The sec
ond president was Mrs. Clifton
Breckenridge. The initial meeting
of the association was held in the
red parlors of the old and historic
National Hotel
The United States History Club, or
iginally formed for the purpose of oh
serving the anniversaries of the birth
of George Washington, Abraham Lin
coin and Gen. u. 8. Grant. came into
being in a residence on Carroll street
southeast. the home of the founder,
Mai. ]. H. Stine. Of Indiana. who lived
here many years, and as historian of
the Army of the Potomac wrote the
history of the great military COM
mand. Club rooms were afterwards
opened on E street northwest near
Ninth street, and the meetings were
held there. A chain of clubs were
formed in the States and the purposes
of the organisation carried out by
great anniversary meetings.
The Columbia Historical Association
was organized here a few years after
Washington was laid out. according
to the plans Of Mai. IEnfant One
of the projects Of this association was
to convert the botanical gardens, near
the Capitol. into q national pleasure
resort for the entertainment of i'm
portant visitors and Congressmen.
This proposition was killed by South
ern Senator who declared:
1T will be beneath the dignity OF
this great nation to have such a re-
sort. with Its attendant evils, beneath
the very shadow Of the nations Capt.
tol."
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08

Boston, Dec. Boston paid her
tribute to the fighting qualities OF
the British Bulldog in the ceIebra-
tion OF Britain Day here.
Capt A +. 3. Carpenter, V. c. r
n. commander OF the British cruiser
Nindictive. which took the leading
part in the attack on Zeebrugge
harbor, was the principal speaker az
a mass meeting tonight.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08
HEADACHE FROM
A COLD? listen!
"Pape's Cold Compound Ends Sc
we're Colds or Grippe
in Few Hours.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking a dose of
"P2pe's Cold Compound every two
hours until three doses are taken.
II promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming. relieves sick headasa dullness,
feverishness sore throat, sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stufred-up! Quit blowing
and snurling, Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else In the world gives
such prompt relief as ''Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only a few
cents at any drug store. II acts with
out assistance. tastes nice. and causes
no Inconvenience Accept no substi-
tYe.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08

tablished at wild Mans Cave,
near Four-Mile Run. That locality
had always been regarded with sup
ersttious awe by the youngsters OF
Washington because OF the weird
and .uncanny tales related by the
scattered residents of the vicinity.
SO the gun squad OF the scouts were
ordered to procure plenty of am
munition and be prepared to per-
form duty about the camp in the
silent watches of the night, The
so-called wild Mans Cave" had an
entrance in a bluff, known as Swal-
low Hill. about midway between
Washington and Alexandria, on the
The Washington herald., 1918-12-08
BOSTON HONORS BRITISH

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WINS HERO MEDAL.

For saving a fellow flyer SUB
merged and tangled in a senplRns
and for nearly rescuinE a second
flyer. Chief Machinist's Mate Fran-
els Z. Ormsbec. L. :. y. OF the, Pen
sacola Station. was today awarded
a medal Of honor and a 500 grstu-
ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

ments in which the soldiers furnished the programmes were greatly enjoyed.
 The dances of the past week were at tended by a number of visitors who came over to trip the light fantastic, and enjoy the novelty of beaux apIenty
 The Sixth division officers gave a bril- liant ball at the Country club Wedncs- day afternoon and on Saturday after noon the Country club members enter tained at dances for the enlisted men. and on Saturday evening for the officer members. One of the most unique dances of the season occurred at the Athletic club on Thursday evening when the club members gave a St. Patrick 8 dance Green decorations were every where in evidence, the St Patrick fea- ture being carried out in every feature of the entertainment The girls were presented with shamrocks and with St
 Patrick hats as fayors, and the sham rock was embossed on the cakes, ices and candies. The Jazz band furnished martial melodies. Among the visitors who came for the dance were: Misses Cornelia Elliott Iva Duke, Della Phil lips, Hazel Herzberg, Louise WormaclS. MT. Edward Blackwood and MT. Alvin Keller of Gadsden, Misses Julia Smith Gladys Manning Katherine Chambers and Bertha Hicks of Talladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
The Cross in Asia


 A little over century ago Asia knew of the cross only as legend dimly re- membered. Then Carey from England went to India, Judson from America went to Burmah and later other pio- neers of the cross entered Japan, China, Corea, Manchuria, Malaysia and Siam, while a steady stream of consccrated men and women followed, establishing se.lools. hospitals. preaching. living a new life, a life that seemed to have a blessing in it. For a long time. almost generation. the walls of heathenism held against the power of the cross, then one by one. then by tens. then by hundreds and finally, as in Corea and crcwding into the kingdom. came seek ing to hear about the Jesus child who had become the Savior of mankind.
 What is the power of the cross, then, in Asia? It is the same power that 1t is in America, the power to transform lives, to make saints of sinners. to turn selfishness into selflessness. to replace greed with gracious helpfulness, to plant the will to give in place of the desire to get, to defeat temptation and to de- velo3 both an individual and national conscience. Today Christian men stand high in the state councils of Japan: ICorea, two generations ago corrupt and vile and ignorant and decaying, is to- day swept by evangelism, awake. turned from It's superstitions. an orderly. pros porous, school crowding, truth seeking nation. China's republic was born in the mission schools and protesting Christians are prominent in the coun- cils of the new state: throughout Ma laysia cannibaiisn has practically ceased, and in India the leaven is beginning to break down the barriers of caste. the lower castes are coming in masses seek ing baptism and instruction. and the higher castes are beginning to be touched by the goopoL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
Anniston Book Club Is
 Doing Fine Work Among
 Boys at Camp Mcclellan

dContinued from Page Onc) with catchy songs received enthusi- astic applause.
 party from Birmingham added
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Rajah Finished Pongee, beautiful on ruff silk, all colors and white, yard OJC $1.25 34-inch Shantung, on natural colors, yard OJC Plain Chiffon Taffeta, soft and N1 An lustrous, all colors, yard .... 4l. .4J $2.50 Satin Stripe Taffeta, ds1 7n elaborate colors, yard .. 0l.(S $2.5O Rockaway Hunt Sport Silk, white and oyster, washable, ds1 7n New Gingham Plaid Silks, de0 Fn very choic epatterns, yard 6Z.JU Cheney Bros. 40-inch Satin Foulard, all shower-proof, 00 EA best made eDZ .0V 4O-inch Pussy Willow Taffeta, CD cn new batiste prints .....s...s.s.. @OsJV 4O-inch Pussy Willow Taffeta, in n nA 9r the new panel effects ....... ~9skJ
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
A Special Sale of Pink, Blue and White
 Ribbons for Sewing Week Specially Priced

The home dressmakers' attention should be as much directed to the trimmings for her dress or what ever else she will turn her energies to. as on the materials themselves. Of what avail is 1t to have fine, ex- pensive silk or voile and then have ribbons that fade or lose their lus-' ter? The ribbons offered for this sale are the newest. the seasons leading shades and the largest stock in Birmingham to select from.
 Cannelle edge taffeta ribbons. good firm quality with narrow edge, 5M in. wide. Just the right width for hair purposes; pink, blue or 00~ white. per yard ........ ZSC inch brocaded satin ribbon, in white. pink or blue. Beautiful new designs, butterfly or floral patterns. Fine for sashes. hair and camisoles. Two widths.
 39c and 6Oc yard Wide moire ribbons, 1-2 inches wide. in white, pink and blue heavy quality for hair 0E bows. yard ....e..s.... 0OC 100 satin taffeta ribbons. very pretty quality Century brand These are 5 inches wide and are suitable for so many purposes, special. QE~ yard ...-......5..a.3. oO~ Extra wide inch satin ribbon. regu- lar camisole widths. blue. pink or white; 75c value; EO yard .......s....s....--s,. OCN sand K rosebud wash ribbons, fin est quality of washable ribbons and so pretty for lineerie, all widths from No 1 to No. IS.
 -Maia Floor. Center
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

ments in which the soldiers furnished the programmes were greatly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

Mrs. Condon Our dressmaker, has just returned from New Yrok, where she visited the spring opening and leading fashion exhibits. She invites you to consult with her about the new fashions.
 --Dressmaking Dept 4th Floor
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14
ABANDON OLD FORT.

Livings on, Mont, Nov. 14.-Aban-
donment by the government Of Fort
Yelows one, in Yellowstone National
park, intention of which is announced'
will mark the passing Of one of the
historic spots of western frontier his
tory. The barracks and other mod
ern buildinSs of the present day font
s land near Mammoth Hot Sprin%5,
reached through Gardiner canyon.
In ruins upon a nearby hilltop, where
il commands a view for miles around,
stands what remains of The ancient
fortress, in whose vicinity many In
dian battles were fought in an early
day.
As The Indians began to be pushed
back on their reservations, however,
and The park became the haunt of
tourists, The old fort which once shell
tered large force, was abandoned
for a modern barracks and the Sari-
son was gradually reduced until only
a few platoon remained to serve as
park policemen. Their place since
the entrance of the United States into
the war have been taken by civilian
guards.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14
ARIzONIAN GETS
CREDIT SINKING
20 HUN PLANES

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 13.-Lieuten-
an Frank Luke, of Phoenix, who is
unofficially credited with bringing
down nine German airplanes and Il
German balloons, mostly in The fght-
ing around 81. ,Mihiel, is an example
of patriotism of some American sons
of German parents. Luke's father is
a native of Germany. The Young man
is graduate of the Phoenix High
School Of The class Of 1917. He re-
ceived his training in aviation at
San Diego, Cal, and Austin, TeXas.
He has been in France only since May
of this year.
German observation balloons have
been his special Target, but his Ioll Of
fishing planes has been large enou9h
10 give him unofficially designation
as an "ace."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14
Waite Advocates
White Sweet Clover
For Valley Crops

decay rapidly when tile plaE dies
they add large quantities of humus
TO The soil.
at is an excellent crop 10 prepare
the land for alfalfa in heavy, hard
and alkali soils. While sweet clover
sown on Bermuda sod makes one Of
the finest pastures for both horses
and cattle, as it stands hard paslur e
ing. 1t has been successfully KEEP;
in he silo, especially when mixed
with other plants not so rich IN pro-
Elm.
"As bee plant, il is moi surpassed
in quality or quantity G honey at
forded b any of the ordinary bee
plants. The honey is clear and Of
finest flavor
"The roofs are soft and sive no
trouble in blowing, and The clover
can be easily eradicated by cutting
below he buds OK plowing under.
"White sweet clover can be grown
as a summer or a winter crop and
adds many tons of green manure 10
lhe soil.
"Bulletin No. 797 of the United
States Department Of Agriculture, by
H. S. Coe, on Sweet Glover, SAYS:
"Sweet clover is adapted o a wild
er range of climatic conditions than
any of the other clovers and "os-
sibly alfalfa. II will srow on prac
jlically al soil types 10 be found in
this country, provided the soil is not
acid and is we'll iaoculaed 1T is
mere drought-resisi AM Than alfa2fa
or red clover; il is quite resis ant 10
alkali. i does best when seeded on
well formed seed bed which has
only sufficien loose soil on the sur
face to cover The seed"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14

The Press has received The fol-
lowing from F. w. Waite, county
horticultural commissioner, which II
publishes as a matter Of interest to
the rancher:
with The desire to inform The I'm
perial VALLEY rancher of The great
benefits derived from The growing CT
white sweet clover in other localities,
| am enclosing the following. article
for publication.
81 sincerely believe that it will DC
Of interest 10 all farmers, and espe-
cially. 10 the stock and bee men and
those who are farminS hard or alkali
land.
"Lasi summer | had the pleasure
of visiting several ranches IN Los
Angeles county where Melilotus Al
ba (white sweet clover) was being
grown commercially, and found he
owners highly pleased and ready 10
recommend it both for hay and for
pasture.
an its wild state, growing in fence
corners and alonS ditch /banks5 II
waws considered a noxious weed and
q great nuisance to all except The bee
men, who recognized lis value Tor
honey. During recent Years expert
Inents by the United States Depart
ment of Agricul ure and state eX-
rt:riment stations have proved is
areat value as a farm product, a soil
enriching plant and its chief advan-
taqes compare favorahly with those
Ct lfaalfa. II contains equally as
rnuch protein as alfalfa. is rich in
feeding value, a great milk producer,
viz moi bloat cattle or sheep, and
the hay does moi affect the taste ot
the milk.
an a book on White Sweet Clover
published by he International Har-
vester Company, They say that il Will
endure, greater extremes Of lempera'
I'VE and will grow un1er conditions
where ether clovcrs and alfalfa fail.
|. On land where water stands too
near lhe surface, loo low or too al
kali for alfalfa.
,. On land loo hard and compact
for alfalfa.
2. On soil loo poor for alfalfa, es-
pooially where there is lime.
at can be grown on 'hese soils TO
advantage and is very profi able
whom crown on good soils. L in
.,oecs he nitrogen in lhe soil and
~ reason Of lis extensive rool sys-
tom il facilitates drainage and does
r,rch TO break un and improve the
tilth of The soil which lies below the
reach of The plow, and as these roots
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14
NEW ALLOWANCE
MADE FOR ARMY
MEN IN DINERS

Camp Kearny, San Diego, Nov. II.
-SeVcnly-fve cents and moi so or so
cents, as under old ruling, is The
amount officers and enlisted men are
allowed for each meal they must buy
while travelling al government eX~
pense, according TO orders recently re
ceived her from Washington. Very
often, however, officers meal allow
ances are supposed to be covered by
The mileage allowed hem. The order
includes inducted men on their way
to enter The military service. The
allowance is the result of aSreement
between The army and navy depart
ments and the federal railroad ad
ministration.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14

button committee of he War Indus
tries Board. 1t is announced that
he action was taken because undue
shorl selling yesterday caused The
market 10 fall cents.
Government action checked further
sensational break in cotton. The
price was off 1870 TO 100 points at
the opening. The market has re
NAMED feverish and unsettled.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-14
NEVADA IN LEAD.
(By Assoclated Press)

San Francisco, Nov. 3.--Nevada
has subscribed 100000 of her quota
of $85,250 for war work and conlin-
ues TO lead he western slales. Thir-
tyfive California counties have sub
scribed $S32 900.