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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
MoLAsSEs AND FEATHERS
Applied by Freshmen to Two U. OF
Nj. Colorcd Sophs.
(Bangor Commercially

Bangor Commercially
There is much excitement at the
University of Maine and in Orono
and Old Town because of an affair
growing out of hazing and in which
members Of the Freshmen class
turned upon a couple of sophomores
and introduced them to hazing meth
DDS.
The sophomores in question are
two colored students. Roger and
Samuel Courtney of Boston. Roger
Courtney was a student at Maine
last year and Samuel entered last
fall. transferring from the New
Hampshire State college in order to
be with his brother.
When the affair happened, Tues
day night. Roger Courtney in effect.
was not a student of the college as
lie had been asked to withdraw be-
cause of violation of the college
rules. Owing to scholastic defcien-
ces he had been refused permission
to make 4 trip with the glee club,
but in spite Of the faculty order.
made the trip and therefore had
oCCA dShCu " lCIIllltAdtC AiAS AoSOSl6>
ton with the university.
The bald facts of the hazing Incl
dent are that members Of the Fresh
man class. and it is understood that
there We're upper classmen present.
;, applied molasses and feathers to the
two COurtneys. taking this action in
resentment at haZing of members Of
their class as they alleged by the
Courtneys.
The Freshmen claim that members
of the class have been subjected to
much ill-treatment by the Courtneys
and that forebearance at last ceased
to be a virtue. Thus Tuesday even
ing some Of the Freshmen called up
on the Courtneys at their room
where there was some scuffling in
which it is reported one Freshman
was hurt, and the colored men, being
outnumbered. succeeded in getting
away from the room and went to Old
Town, where they were followed by
the Freshmen who returned to the
college with the men.
The Courtneys were then taken to
college building and the molasses
and feathers applied. 1t is said that
the members of the Sophomore class
do not uphold the Courtneys and that
many of them feel that the Fresh
men had ample cause for their ac-
ton.
Roger Courtney has already
ottyed the edict Of the faculty and
left the university and his brother
will shortly withdraw if he has not
already done So He expects to
transfer to New Hampshire State
college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
SIDNEY

There will be services at the
Quaker Church, West Sidney, Sun
day. May 4. at 1890 A. NJ, and Z P.
NJ. to which all are welcome.
WEST-Last Saturday large
crowd from the surrounding towns
gathered at the home Of George H.
Oulton, West Sidney, where a public
auction sale was held Of his house.
hold goods and nearly all goods per-
tanning to the farm. Mr.. Oulton and
family left Monday night for their
old home in Moncton. n. g., going
there to be near Mr.. Oulton's parents
who are advanced in years. The
family have made many friends
since coming to Sidney and the best
wishes Of large circle Of friends
will go with them.
Guests numbering 50 attended the
social given by Mr.. and Mrs. p. ".
French at their home Saturday eve
ming. The making Of maple sugar
and candy by Alex Mills was much
enjoyed. Music was furnished by
Mrs. A. A. Smith Of Hallowell and
her sister. and Mrs. G. E. Smith of
this place. Mrs. c. E. Smith. Mrs.
c. F. Mills of Winthrop and Elmer
| Trask.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Benson OF Hal
lowell have moved here for the sum.
mer. Their many friends are glad te
have them at their old home.
E. L. Swift and daughter, Mis-.
Dorothy were in Farmingdale owe,
night. last week. guests Of his sister
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Taylor.
Miss Paulina Wyman Of Gardiner
Mass. is passing a weeks vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H
Wyman.
Mrs. G. L. Richardson visited a,
DR.. and Mrs. L. r. Reynolds in Bel
grade. one day last week.
Mrs. Vesta Gilmore has been the
guest Of Miss Lena B. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Thompson OF
Cumberland Mills have arrived al
their home on the Quaker road.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Smith are NOV
ing to their home recently bought OF
! G. H. Oulton at West Sidney.
Emery Blaisdell. r. C. wyman and
E. L. Swift are hauling their potatoes
to Belgrade station.
Private George Bronson has re-
turned to Camp Devens after a short
furlough here with friends.
John 8. Tapley. superintendent Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

the train will probably arrive in
Newport at about 3 o'clock May 8.
There will be a special meeting Of
Victoria Rebecca Lodge on Friday
night. May End. At this meeting
Mrs. Valera Merrill, Of Portland. Me-,
president Of the assembly. will be
present and work will be done by the
Victoria Lodge Degree staff. 1t is
hoped that there may be a good at
tendance.
This year the customary bazaar
will be held for the benefit Of the
work of the Soldiers Monument As
sociation. There will be on sale
fancy articles of various descriptions.
also articles of a strictly useful ma
ture. Dinner and supper will be
served in the Grange Hall dining
hall. these being in charge of Mrs.
Tinney Shorey. Pres. OF the U. B. B.
Society and Mrs. Laura Small. pres
ident Of the Ladies' Aid. In the
evening an entertainment will be
given in l. o. o. F. hall, consisting of
comedy sketch by local talent. and
a photo drama IN the Claws Of the
Hun"
Mrs. Carrie Charlesbank Of Lisbon
Center, is for a few days the guest
of her sister. Mrs. H. D. Littlefeld.
Mrs. Elizabeth De!ano, who has
been passing the winter in Hyde
Park. Mass. is the guest of Mrs. ].
H. Blanchard for a few days. Mrs.
Delano is on her way to her home in
Abbot where she will spend the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Robert Ellis returned Satur-
day night from Florida, where she
has been passing the winter. On her
return trip she visited in Washington
and New York. and was in Boston on
the 25th. and saw the now historic
parade Of the famous Yankee Divi-
sion. Mr.. Ellis has also recently re-
turned from Bathurst. n. B., where
he visited his former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
HELPLESS BACHELOR
GIVES BABY A

HELPLESS BACHELOR
GIVES BABY A BATH
Hs Also Does Other Things, Does
William Desmond in "Life's a
Funny Proposition" at the Colonial
Today-There's a Story with the
Photo-PIay That is Interesting
Special Bill Offered.
The most helpless individual in the
whole world is when a husky herman.
who at the same time is a confirmed
bachelor. tries to give'a baby bath.
But that's just what William Des-
mond tries to do in "Life's a Funny
Proposition" which will be shown at
the Colonial theatre this afternoon
and evening.
William Desmond fairly breathes
good nature and that dimple in his
right cheek shows it, but as he gets
into trouble in ''Life's Funny Prop
osition" it seems as if even he must
Danish the sunshine from his system.
been offered by Manager Williamson
at the Colonial theatre, there has
been none that could quite approach
this sterling piece. 1t starts with a
laugh and there is no let-up until the
final view is thrown on the screen.
Just to give an idea what this play
is, it may be said that Desmond ap-
pears as Jimmie Pendletor, bachelor
extraordinary and jolly good fellow
who finds himself suddenly in pos
session of a baby which he finds
himself bound to care for to protect
the name of his fiancee's brother. The
presence of the baby becomes known
to Jimmie's sweetheart and her
mother and things begin to look bad
for the future husband in the eyes OF
his prospective mother law. On
top of this, the brother disappears
and SO does some money and the fu-
ture mother in law thinks Jimmy is
responsible for all the trouble. But
through it all, the faith of the fiancee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

never wavers and Jimmie proves
worthy Of the trust imposed in him.
The story is deliciously worked out.
The development demands an actor
of the greatest ability and Desmond
more than proves equal to the oppor-
tunity.
Today is, the day when the big spe-
c:al weekly bill is offered at the Co.
lonial. 1t is special bill in every
sense of the word and it is certain
there will be a big crowd on hand at
the $50 matinee to see the special
showing of AN Amateur Liar" with
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in the
stellar roles. Then. too, the four
tenth and next to the last episode in
the thrilling serial THE Lightning
Raider" with Pearl White will be
shown while a convulsing Mutt and
Jeff picture will complete an all-star
program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
THE woMEN,s CLUBS


Program for Third Spring Msstine'
Augusta, may 10
Ths following u the program for the
third spring meeting Of the Maine
FEDERATION Of women's Clubs to be held
1t the Augusta House. Augusta. May '-S'
"WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 3
| President Myrtle L. T. White. Presiding
| Music
Prayer, Rev. William Woo
Miss Florence NJ. Hale. Secretary
Report Of treasurer,
Reports Of committee chairmen:
Literature, Mrs. Harry Bufnham
Education: Miss Nellie E. Brown
Conservation.
MS. Florence Waugh Danforth
1'e Miss Edith B. Hunt
Art, Mrs. H. w. Cakes
Address. Mrs. Myrtle l. T. White
Admission Of New Clubs.
Report Of industrial and an r Social c Con;
Ad dti,ens, Conditions. s'
Club Reports.
Report Of Credentials Committee.
Mrs. Edgar F. Turner
wHDSEspoAcx xo ExrS ING SIS
Mrs. E. c. CARL. Second Vice President.
Piano Solo. Miss Marcia Heath
Vocal Solo. Miss Margaret Brooks
Mrs. F. L. Dutton at the piano.
Address-The Literature of the Bible,
Pres. A. J.. Roberts. Colby college
Whistling Solo. Mrs. Ernest Gray
Informal Reception.
THURSDAY MORNING. O'CLOCK.
President Myrtle L. T. White presiding.
Music.
Collect.
Minutes.
Miss Florence NJ. Hale. secretary
Address,
His Excellency. Carl E. Milliken, Gov
error of Maine
Club Reports.
Reports of Committee Chairmen:
Music. Mrs. Emma B. Fletcher
Mrs. Jennie Dodge johnson
Endorsements and Recommendations.
| Mrs. Jennie N. Kandlett
State Endowment,
Mrs A. E. Chittenden
| Publicity and Printing.
| Miss Anna ~. Dingley
Historian. Miss Lucia H. Common
! General Federation Secretary.
Mrs. Grace A. Wing
/ NecrolOgist
Mrs Frederick P Abbott
| Final Report of Credentials Commit
| tee. Mrs. Edgar F. Turner
| Resolutions.
! Unfinished Business.
! Music.
| Committees:
| General-Mrs. F.. c. CARL chairman
}! Credentials--Mrs. Edgar F. Turner
| chairman
/! Entertainment-Mrs. F. B. Smith
chairman
Cshers-Mrs. James Skene, Mrs. Fred
erick Fife
Pages-Mrs. Glenn w Starkey, Mrs
Harry Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Samuel w.
'Fogg arrived home from New York
Wednesday.
Mrs. Isabel Briggs of the North
road was a caller on Mr.. and Mrs. O.
l.. Dunn at Maple Grove farm Sun
day.
Quite a number are shipping pota-
toes from this vicinity.
Miss Ruth Wood is entertaining a
little friend from Portland for few
days.
The L. U. c. A of the Dunn's
corner church are planning to hold
a May basket sale, the date to be
announced later.
Mr. Daniels a former neighbor who
has been living in Massachusetts
was in town this week looking after
his interests here.
James Frost is making repairs on
his home. having raised the roof and
will have an attractive home when
finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

The steamer Wacolum. the sixth
hull to be built for Che United States
emergency fleet of the shipping board
at the Cumberland Shipbuilding Com
pany yards at South Portland. will be
launched at +. NJ. Saturday, May 3.
Miss Harriet Ashley Patten of Angus
ia will be sponsor for the latest adj
dition to the Ferris type feet built in
Portland shipyards. The seventh
and last ship to be completed at the
Cumberland yard for the Government
is nearing completion and will be
launched about June 1.-Portland
Express, May ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
LOCAL NOTICE

The Salvation Army has been test
ed and proved its worth on the battle
fields Of France. Ask the bows.
They viii tell you the truth. The ap-
probation Of the American people
will be tested and proven during the
Homo Service Campaign from May
10 to ~. The national target is
thirteen millions. Augustus quota Is
s27,100. The local quota includes
$4,000 for q building. For informa-
ton apply t, Commandant T. A. Ma
gee, IL Davenport St.. Augusta, Me.
Tel. 675-M. Checks should be made
payable to Charles S. Hichborn,
treasurer. -- apr. 24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
THE BIRTH OF A
NATION NEXT WEEK

Now playing in other cities at a
price demanded for the biggest road
production. THE Birth of Nation"
will be brought to the Augusta
Opera House for the last four days of
next week to be shown at popular
prices. prices that are just one-half
Of what has been charged in Lewis
ton. This mighty historical specta-
Gle of D. W. Griffith is more popular
and bigger than ever. Because of
the "Hurrah. Boys" minstrel show
by the Augusta Elks Monday and
Tuesday at the Opera House, there
But on Wednesday The Birth Of n
Nation" comes and all Augusta is
waiting to see it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

The spring change in time on the
Maine Central which goes into effect
at 1901 A. n. on Sunday. May 4, at
fects materially but few of the
trains. Train 16. which now goes
west at PSI L. NJ. will after the
change leave at 2.46. Train II, the
morning Pullman now leaving for the
east at Ill A. NJ. except Saturdays,
will after the change leave at 1902,
and Train 127. now leaving for the
east at 2.25 A. NJ, except Sundays.
will after the change leave at 3.15.
Train s. the morning Pullman west
at 4.12 A. NJ. except Mondays, will
after the change leave earlier. at 3.44.
The new train. 112, will leave Au-
gusta at els P. NJ. except Sundays,
and will connect with the State of
Maine Express at Portland for New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

All the hospitals of Herzegovina
and Bosnia. which are full Of sick
and wounded soldiers. returned from
Austria. and many civilians suffer-
ing from typhus and other diseases,
are receiving aid from the American
Red Cross which has sent several
doctors and nurses here and a large
quantity OF medicines and clothing.
The Red Cross Mission. which is IN
charge Of Captain F. c. Thwaits Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
ANOTHER BIG CECIL
DeMlLlE PLAY COMING

The very name Cecil B. DeMille
means big things in the moving pic
ture world. That is why Manager
Williamson has secured For Better.
for Worse" offered by this great pro-
Queer. as the main attraction for the
bill at the Colonial theatre on Mon
day. "Old Wives for New I've
Can't Have Everything and Don't
Change Your Husuanu a. so...- =.
the big DeMille successes, but For
Better, for Worse is bigger than all
these as the patrons Of the coy Co.
onial will learn.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

schools of Sidney was in this section
Monday.
Andrew Keene made business trip
to Belgrade Wednesday morning.
F. E. Taylor has been having irit!s
but is much better at this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
w. J. Sands

The funeral services in honor Of the
late w. J. Sands took place at the
Sands home on the Dexter road,
Tuesday. April goth. Mr.. Sands died
on Sunday morning. being about IS
years of age. He is survived by his
wife and one daughter. Miss gDora
Sands. Mr.. Sands has been a resi-
dent of Newport for some years past
and by his integrity and worth OF
character had made himself respect
ed and esteemed by large number
of friends in the community. The
funeral services held at 1.30 p
NJ, the Rev. Alfred o. Elliott officiat-
ing. The interment was at Riverside
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

The L. S. r. A. barge Thomaston
arrived at Augusta late Friday after
noon in tow of the tug Keystone. with
cargo of 500 tons of coal for the
Purinton Bros. Co., and now lies at
The company's wharf waiting to be
discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

Milwaukee, Wis. has relief stations
at Ragusa. Spalato, Sarajevo, Mos
tar and other points. 1t is turning
its attention to clothing the desti-
tute, caring for the sick, and improv-
the prevention of typhus. 1t is CO.
operating with the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

Fridays report regarding the con-
dition of Clerk of Courts Charles w.
Jones. who is i'll at his home on
Chapel street. was that he was very
much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

On Monday afternoon the four
motherless children of A. W. Curtis,
who was recently bound over to the
next term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for trial. were brought to New
port, where in a hearing before the
Newport Municipal Court, possession
of the children having been taken by
the court, they We're given into the
care of Miss Beulah Philbrcok OF
Bangor, County Agent for the Pro-
lection of Neglected Children.
Several of Viewpoints prominent
citizens have taken up the matter and
are endeavoring that arrangements
NAV be made whereby the War Relics
Train may stop for a short time in
Newport on Saturday afternoon
when it comes down from Dexter. and
give Viewpoints citizens an opportun-
ity to see. this interesting exhibit.
Should this arrangement be effected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

Ferry boat Hockomo'A' far I
to Bath, had its record u, -,
sengers from the Sti'uI! Il,
Rockland, ferryins TO Do"
pie. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

w. T. Reynolds Of Winslow was in
the city Friday for a portion Of the
day on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Horace North of Boston was in the
city Friday on his usual monthly
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

Food Famine ComnilaS''' :,
distributing flour ana
Door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

SAzl% $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-03

One half the proceeds 90 to the Al.
gusta General Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-09
Winnie the Wonder CUT The I'll. T.. OF L.
ByL.S
BY l.. S. HASBROxEK

best" children's wear "oh lovely" cried VIM VIM
ME, in accents of gee 1--WE got, all at once sucn
a fine family! They'll want many things SO ~, :
mustn't be stopping The rest of the morning III
spend on their shopping" So she got them some
suits, all ready to wear. and raincoats and mats
and wavy false hair and chairs made OF willow
and brass beds and tables, and lampshades and
candesticks, toy dogs and sables. She found them
a bathroom with fixtures complete and elegant
shoes for each pair of feet, pianos which sounded
the melowest tones, and beautiful. diamond
disked, new graphophones. She bought Chinese
lilies, in nice shallow bowls, and stockings all
filmy, without any holes. She got for them drink
ing cups, autos and collars--but she spent not
dime, even her dollars Though all she pro
cured in manner rash. she managed to lose
not bit of her cash. The rain it kept and
just wouldn't stop. but Winnie was dampened by
drop. This shopping by scissors is
tany wise and I'm glad that the merchants
most all ADVERTISE Their talk of cut prices is
perfectly true. | cut both the price and the
ticle too My paper dolls now have all that they
need, and the morning has passed with the pleas
ATTEST speed And the best of it all is no rent
need they pay. In the leaves Of a book I'll just
tuck them away!'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-09
The Perfect Long Ago

BY KATE RANDLE MENEFEE
7 WISH would TO he y3ud II
Long ago,
There are things which J would really Ike
10 kn0wi
10
And want TO If Daddy knew his lessons for
fact!
And II ny Grandpa ever ate between meals ike
'"Sf no" m. fam'f, used be In Long. Long
sgo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-09

<<T'M LONELY" said Winnie, one wet au-
ta:::a day. "This staying indoors is not
at all gay. I've dressed all my dollies g.
thousand times DER. To do it again would be such
BORE" Just then she heard voices, though no
one was seen. They seemed to proceed from q
new magazine. newspaper loudly it's many
leaves f1uttered; a catalogue also, she thought,
gently muttered Here's Papa and Mamma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-11-09

and Johnny and Ned, and Agnes and Alice and
Baby and Fred! Imprisoned we are and will be
tor years unless you'll release u.s. with skill and
with shears 'Ill do it" cried Winnie-and
Ehen, not IN vain, she fell to her cutting with
might and with main. "Papa' was an ad. of
some ready1nade clothes, and mamma" was
wearing some beautiful hose. While BABY and
Agnes and Alice and Fred, young Johnny and
EDWARD tine last with a sled) were easy to find,
If You only knew where in a cafaloeua civan ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-04-22
JAPS HAVE MASSACRED
THOUSANDS in KOREA
WOMEN STRIPPED AND TORTUR-
ED, AND CHURCHES, HOMES
AND SCHOOLS DESTROYED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.-Japa-
nese began what was described as
a massacre" in Korea at Seoul, the
capital, during demonstration March
%, according to a cablegram receiv-
ed here today by the Korean Nation
al Association from native Chris
tan pastor.
The ca5legram was filed from
Shanghai. According to officials of
the Korean National Association here
the information was sent by messen-
ger from Seoul to Shanghai by the
associations representative at Seoul.
The cablegram read: Japan be-
gan massacreing in Korea. Over
1000 unarmed people killed in Seoul
during three hours demonstration on
28th, Japanese troops, fire brigades
and civilians are ordered mercilessly
throughout Korea. Killed several
thousand since 9th. Churches,
schools, homes of leaders destroyed.
Women made naked and beaten be-
fore crowds, especially leaders fami-
ly, the imprisoned being severely tor
tured. Doctors are forbidden caring
for wounded. Foreign Red Cross urg-
emily needed"
Message From Reliable Source.
The information in this cablegram
came from a native pastor known to
be reliable and in touch with the sit
uation, according to an official of the
Korean National Association. Previ-
GUS messages from this person were
said to have been fully confirmed.
His integrity was vouched for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-04-22
NOTICE
OF CITY BOND ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held on the 14th day
of May, 1919, at the court house in
Dawson, Georgia, in the manner pre-
scribed by law, for the purpose of
allowing the voters of the city of
Dawson to determine the question
whether or not the city of Dawson
shall issue bonds to the amount of
forty thousand dollars for the pur-
pose of extending End improving the
water works system of the city of
Dawson, as fully shown on map set
ting forth such extension and i'm
provement prepared by special com
mittee named by council; said bonds
to bear five per cent. interest per an
mum from date; said bonds to be dat
ed August l, 1919, principal and in
terest payable at the office of city
treasurer, Dawson, Georgia, and due
q fo11O1uS