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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-16

Trepassey, May 16.-Crews Of
three American transatlantic sea-
planes were preparing at $3.50 p.
m. (2:20 p. M, New York time) for
the start Of their trip to the Azores.
Weather reports were favorable
and it was expected the planes
would cast off from their moor
ings in about an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-16
Germany Must Sion.

Versailles, May ia distinct Inn
preston among some of the subordi-
nate members of the German peace
mission that the Germans will sign
the treaty is reflected in the remarks
of one secretary, whose words follow:
"What else can we do but sign? We
are on the ground, your knees are on
our stoms chs and your tumbs are in
our eyes, &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-16

Fine lace and strong ropes can be
made from some apeetes of nsttles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
PLANNING TO CELEBRATE
CONSTITUTION DAY HERE
Eppa Hunton. Jr.. Head of Richmond
committee Preparing Tor Obsrry-
nncc September IL.

Enpa Hunton. Jr., is at the head Of
the richmond committee Of members of
me irginia state Bar Association who
are planning n State wide celebration
OF the signing OF the Constitution of
me United States on September IL
Ihi:iy-eicht States have already sig
nlncd their intention 10 iittingly com
memorate the signing of the national
PROSTITUTION on this memorable date.
The movement is being promoted By
the Nationa! Security League as a pop
ular expression OF loyalty and faith in
the integrity OF the Constitution
against the assaulted OF organized
propaganda of anarchists. Bolshevists
and International Socialists through
out the country.
Il. Gray Williams, Of Winchester. has
been DESIGNATED State director for the
allied patriotic societies which Will CO.
operate in making the movement popu-
lar.
Exercises al the home Of John Mar
snail, the great Nirsin!a jurist. will be
a part OF the Richmond program for
the celebration OF Constitution Day"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
TAX ASSESSMENT ISSUES
ARE BEFORE COMMISSION
State Corporation Board Cuts VaIua-
ton of Byrd Strcct-Elba Line
Property.
FARES UP TO-DAY
Portsmouth Objects to Increase
Charges, While Sister City Backs
Virginia Railway Il Power Com
pany'S Plea for More Revenues.

Annual tax hearings were begun be-
fore tho state Corporation Commits
sion yesterday morning, and consiG-
Grafton Of steam railways and the
Pullman Company WAS completed.
The rooster OF railroads was called
alpha be tically. and any citizen of Nir-
c!na WAS At liberty 10 attend and
make any statement he pleased con-
corning the assessment OF their pro-
rcr;y for taxation.
!. Jordan Lcakc and C. V. Meredith
answered when the Richmond Fred
and PETERSBURG Connection Company
was called. This line is usually
known AS the connection company"
operating III miles between the
III Richmond. and is Independently
owned.
The railroad is no longer operated
since Broad street station came into
use. and MIR. l.cake expressed the opin-
ion that it would never he used again
Valuation * Reduced.
The commission reduced the valua-
ton of the property for tax purposes
'FGi" Gray G.,S0O w II snS'0" Of Winchester
speaking for The cumberland Valley
and Martinsbnrg Railway. discussed
a modification Of the franchise taxes
has no terminals in this state. lie
Was given further time to commun-
cate with associate counsel
Brief statements as 20 details were
made in Connection with the NirCinian
Railway. the Winchester and StraS-
burg Railroad and the New River,
Holston and Western Railroad.
Fare Question Today.
Car loaninS companies will be con-
Sidcrcd by the commission today.
Rather an unusual situation will
be presented before tho State Cor
poratton Commission today. when it
Wall hear the application ~ the Vir-
Einia Railway and Power Company
tor permission to increase its trolley
car fares N Norfolk County from )
cents to & cents. The application will
be opposed 10y the city OF Portsmouth.
while the city Of Norfolk. through its
city attorney, will ii is said. endorse
the proposed increase.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
PRIVATE CONCERN SOUGHT
TO OPERATE BOILER PLANT
Government Agrees TO Complete Fac
tory Here. but Others Must BE
Found tn Use Ii.

That Uncle sam will complete his
boiler plant in Richmond, but that ne
vii! have somebody else make his boil
crS for him is the definite and final
decision which has been transmitted to
the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
hy John l. Ackcrson. vice president of
the Richmond Boiler Plant.
Business Manager W. Il. Dabney, OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. was in con-
sultation with officials Of the company
in Philadelphia yesterday relative to
the disposition of the plant Senator
claude \. swanson also intercedcd
himself in the project.
In order that the plant may be re-
activity. the Richmond Chamber of
Commerce will Immediately undertake
through an industrial exhibit and by
wide publicity TO attract capital in
't"r"sted in iron and steel manufac-
turing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
ARRANGING CELEBRATIONS
Virginia to Pny Tribute to Memory
of Lafayette on Next
Saturday.

SATURDAY September 6. will be cele-
orated throughout the United States.
ana particularly in Virginia. as the
Of The MARQUIS De Lafayette the young
fFenchman who played such a prom
ineni part in the fortunes Of the Amcri-
can colonies in i75C
IL the rotunda OF tho Cap;toI is 3,
oHSt % tho famous Frcnchman whose
name > 50 irr"voctbly linked with the
name OF WASHINGTON
The national committee for tho celc-
bra'ion OF Lafayette Day Is composed
81 charles W. Eliot, Moorneld Storey
Joseph II Choltc. Jr. Henry van
Haven Pu,nam. william - Guthrie
h"hrE " ati"rsou. Charels j. Bona
T ,ia,'.. c9 a,,n, i Goodrich. ". n
Harmon, Myron r. Icrrick and MatIrjca
Leon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
OPPOSES SENDING ALLIED
FORCE AGAINST RUSSIANS
Major Alexander Forward, Address,
ing Church OF Ascension Men,
Explains Attitude.
SAYS MOST OF REDS SINCERE
Believe in Their Cause With Re-
ligiouS Fcrvor and Would Gain
Strength by Foreign Invasion.
SovictS Take Woman'S Wealth.

No greater mistake could be made
than fighting the Bolshevists OF Russia
y with allied arms in the opinion Of
the Virginia Corporation Commission.
who addressed the Mems Association
of the Church OF the Ascension last
night. The sole cure for Bolshcvlsm,
he said. is conservatism in it's own
ranks. Its adhercntS regard their
cause as sacred, and Il people in that
mood cannot he converted by bullets,
he asserted.
J Should the allies said Major For
ward. put into Russia the very large
force necessary TO subdue Bolshcvism.
it would be necessary to maintain
strong armies there for years. Most
oughly sincere in their beliefs, and Il
policy OF making martyrs OF men would
They have introduced terrorism as
their principal method OF propaganda,
and their boosted freedom is in reality
the worst form of slavery, for they
imprison all who do not agree with
them. and pcrsisten; refusal TO sub
scribe 10 their doctrines soon results
III execution. stated the speaker.
Doomed to Failure.
Their industrial and economic sys-
TENS are doomed to early failure he
continued. and il the allies will but let
own weight: If. on the contrary. the
allies Interfere. Bolshevism will be
strcnSthcned through the resentment
Of the people against foreign attempts
10 control their policies. The remedy.
in his opinion. is the gradual rise of
conservative forces among their own
.caders. Bolshcvist aggression in Rou-
mania and other countries should.
however. be prevented, he .contcnded.
While on duty at Saloniki Greece.
las, April and May. Major Forward
came into contact with large bodies
OF Russians and Greeks who were re-
fugecS 10 that city. following the col
lapse of the "ill-fatcd and ill-iudgcd"
Odessa campaign OF the allies last
March. Thousands OF these unfortu-
nate people. whose only ofensc was
their failure to subscribe TO Bo!she-
their possessions. driven from their
homes. and escaped with their lives In
French ships.
Wealthy Woman In Rings.
One woman, said Major Forward. a
near relative of one of the most prom
inent public men in Europe, the wife
of Russian. was one of the refugees
at Saloniki. She had tried TO save
such OF her valuableS as She could
carry, but the Bolshcvists had taken
them all. and in addition had dcspo;led
her of her clothing. She had 4 single
rough garment, and no shoes. Her
about to be confined, and the Bolshe-
visits had taken the clothing prepared
for the Ia by that WAS expected. Their
needs were supplied, : far as possible.
from the Red Cross stores at Saionok
Russian officers OF high rank in
their army and navy had no change OF
clothing. no SOAP, no reading matter.
10 sleep on the ground. and were fed
the French army ration. Red Cross
BAHAMAS and blankets were used for
their relief
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
J. N. WATKINS, MACHlNIST.
KILLED AT SEABOARD SHOP
Loaded Car Turns over on Worker
who Dies soon After Reach
ing HOSPITAL.

J. Norman Walker a machinist in the
sea board Air Line Railway shops was
killed yesterday morning when a loaded
car ne was assisting In jackin- up fell
on his body. According TO two other
"o-kmcn who were working on the car
al the iime. tho Jack broke. causing the
ca? 10 carcen and descend upon
Watkins
Watkins was rushed 10 the hospital.
out ne died shortly after being adj
m!ted- lie lived at 1922 Darlington
Street and is survived by his wife. Two
small! children. MS mother and a sister
fun"fa! services Win be conducted
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
from Meade Memorial Church. and in
terment VIII Dc in R!verview Ccmetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
SCHOOL EXECUTIVES MEET
Y, ) TODAY TO PLAN FOR TERM
John NIarxhnlI Troops Not CIn>sifed ~
Junior Officers Reserve
tsttf. Training Corps.

Supervisors and principals OF Rich
mond city, schools will hold their first
injecting Of the new session this morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the schno! admin
istration building at Sn3 Eas, Marshall.
The city schools viii open Scptcm-
..-lF Failure Of Uncle Sam 10 place John
Marshall High Schon! Cadets in tho
list of junior reserve officers training
Fof-ciothng the 500 cadets in tho John
Marshall battalion, since in this event
Uncle Sam would have provided suits.
sshirts, shoes and hats free Of al charge
except the obligation on the part OF
tire boys 10 study military science and
factics forty minutes each day five days
| Alt is not generally known tina, every
smember OF the Junior reserve officers
straining corps is to receive clothing
YrSm the government in an amount
..sIfficient TO last him through tho
SCHOOL year. Each member OF INC CORPS
would be uniformed in the same man
her as the members Of the regular
army with olive-drab wool brooches
s6iouse, overcoat and shirt with rcgu-
1aAon shoes. hat. leEe'ns and belt
1.-The clothing is valued by Uncle Sam
fats$43:4S, but the parents Of each hoy
ynare figured the value at somewhere
sRatWeen s75 and $50 Members Of the
E1ar5 their. uniforms at all times dur
Inns the schoo, year although tho only
sapropision made for clothing is for inc
one complete annual outfit
sssfThrough contract renewed annually
4 DIX the school board however the
s-cadets buy their familiar gray Uni.
sSoFms at big discount They are
made of an unusually fine grad. of
ssScyoth. and wear indefinitely They cosr
"a the cadets in the nc!ghborhood Of $40
(which does not include overcoais
49, Night schools viii not omen untf
g,EtiL The night schools this ya,r u, II
ssbe under the direct supervision OF Az
E hlatgnt Superintendent Smith IN,
SBN0TK OF the vocational classes begin,
E simultaneously with the night sch6nis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
The New Furs Are Ready for Your
Selection and Their Prices in
This Sale-Are Ready to
Save You Real Money.

In purchasing Furs, it is not so much
WHATyou spend as WHERE you buy
The one important consideration is
whether or not you can take the word of
the firm with which you are dealing. A
snap judgment" of quality in Furs consti-
tutes a knowledge denied to most laymen
because it requires years of training and
actual handling Of Furs to acquire
The advantage Of buying Furs here is there
fore, obvious-our reputation for dependabity
is of more than thirty years standing. SO, re-
CARELESS of what you spend, you may feel assured
that you are getting exactly what the ADVERTISE
ment or our salespeople, claim for these Furs.
You may rest assured that your investment will
pay dividends not only in savings of 20 to 80
per cent of real Money, but in the even more
important matters of pleasure, style, comfort
and service!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

II H@S" of n Fire 'hs
@ R'a a, 500 WSs Msrsha 'S Srss New
members viii b.. initiated and unfinished
sdcrsd Twcntyiwo of Ing W VENT S t h%%
frc companies in tho city have Joined the
organization.
m"nTy + Fuller: twenty,twc years, old.
vrr nj e@r HawaS rpsr et
yesterday in 4 local hardware store on
IRE RT"'d S'rSei minitn1e submarine Of
tyne of the government, undersca boat
Young Fuller IS a draf ,Sman in the navy
he is trying to ncrfec; new method OF
SuhmerSns the u-hoat
cdaa. Gn G.srH n nfs5 s,, Hsnrt;s
TIES, against clark were iistcd at s5ti'5e.
with II" assets
,s I9hn , w Me ,s eharsed with
appeared in Police Cour, yesterday
p5 SiSses t9te. e Nil 2 5gH the Esnmsas
Archie Rarnts ma FrcdS+,cL cna TIittr
with stealing an automobile here last
,h S" SUMO, EFo isW GGarssf win violating
fined s. yesterday in Police Court tNE' was
x: ,Ghn FiShGr a soldier, was dismissed
dcirauding tho Broad Street Bank OF s2ii
W NJ Moon, chsrFed with ,niu-inr
Toies cS % on SsE sep,d 5S, appearance il"
y !; Bishop. arranged in Police cour,
Yesterday on tho. charge Of blocking the
ansa pi Us al Ninth and MAJ" Streets was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS
REORGANIZATION OF GRAYS
Acknowledgement 10 Line Stern Re-
rciNes Instructions Z" ltrHsSrm-
bile old Battalion.

Adjutanr General 10 Cane stern h,g
received INSTRUCTIONS from Tho War
Department To form companies o, tnr
ca EIchm"nd Grays battalion. con
sistirE az siNty-Gyc men .4cb irs,r.d
"t IN. fun strength Of 100 Or !
= iin"r irirh' former commander Of
lht Cray mas called the iii1fas meet
ing, ana ~" d"sir- for rcurgauiya.
ton Of 'h- battalion has been man.
tested hy former officers and enlisted
men. Tho second meeting is oxpcriod
10 hc n"ld som" tim" this week r the
Itih'FE at Seventh and Marshall street.
recruiting campaigns 20 nu tho r.rEs
Of me companies xii! prubaalv T..
launched within tie next fc,y dave
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Virginia General Assembly In
session mt Capitol mt IL.
Car-IonninE companies get henr-
ing ON tax assessments before Nfr-
Ginia Stntc Corporation Commission
at ~.
WOmcu's Christian Temperance
Union of icnricO md Chesterfield
Counties. quarterly session, West
End Methodist Church.
BnScbuil-F:lkS of Newport News
plny Elks f Rirhmond ut BouIc-
Nnrd Field mt J:3u.
Rotary Club meets mt Western
Electric Company ut :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

IUTUrUI"I"h WIS rcc"ivcu hcrn vo.-
terdaN from London. ont, Of lie suf-
DISCHARGED soldier. yynU rny, It.
dress rs Richmond Binnv vas fcnr,i
dead IL hotel in thai, civ ANN
nav.ng resulted ron. revolver picKeG
UP near IN" body. Search Of ihn a.,
including records on NE at the r.r,,i;
ing station failed Yesterday 10 .J,.r,'t
MIN. NO reason was discovered 49,
the cause Of B!nny taking his lie.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
stock holders Meet Today,

The annual meeting OF STOCK holde rs
Of the Virginia Oh cmical Company will
be held at the principal offices in Jer-
an election OF directors for the ensuing
year. and the reading and ratification
OF the report of the acts Of the present
board for the year just ended, accord
ing 10 an announcement made last
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
VIII Go To AtI,n,,

Hollywood Memorial Association Of
which Mrs. Norman V Randolph is
president, Will he represented a, ~.
twentieth annual convention Of ths
Confederate Southern Memorial Asso-
cation In Atlanta from October to
40 by two delegates and two alterna,cs
from Richmond. Railroad r,,cs ui,
Ae,.the same as for Confederate Vel.
sraua
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

The annual election of officers this
morning and a memorial service this
afternoon Will feature the annual CON
ven;iOn Of the Bi-County w. C. T. l..
in the West End Methodist Church,
South Side, TODAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
Rev. f.. Il. CncnnuIt Returns,

Rev Fred Z. Chenault will conduct
Street Methodist Church ,onil,h, aftnr
au absence Of several weeks in The
mountains Of Virginia aud North Caro-
linz 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
VIRGINlANS VOTE EARLY
RATIFICATION OF TREATY
National Economic I.ral-tscl Member,
Oppose Delay In Settling of
Peace Questions.

Ni-Cinia's vote on a resolution Of
the Nationa! Council Of the Na,iona,
Economic League on the peace treaty
ana the league OF nations covenant
was unanimous FOR adoption. all SIX
teen Of the following representatives
voting for II when u ballot VAS taken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03
: r SocN Jr
J Is. ~ Norton
y n. Eylani
7 houlas " shelton
! Wake Tru&'on
DAVID Mead. White
L L Williams
wis g. Williams

The resolution as presented resolved
mat the United states should ratify
u. peace treaty with Germany. in
gliding the .casuc OF nations coven-
ant without compl Icating, delaying
70 be construed as excluding such In
icrpretat!ons %: the treaty ana Govern
ant as may be though, necessary 10
no danger is thereby created OF delay
or OF tUrn. Sh!n@ ground FOR Germany,
or Other sIgna;ory TO declare that me
raulcation 10y tho Uuitcd states is
vote FOR III. country was 5l9 for
adoption and 1866 for rejection
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

John w. NcwComhc. charged with
being a dc$crtcr from the navy MAS turned
over 70 the Federal authorities when he
appeared In Police Court yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-03

Samuel Brown. charged with violating
tho sunday law 10y selling candy MA.
tined s. yesterday in rolicn Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
.REACTI0NARY TENDENCY
DISPLAYED BY SHARES
Certain SpecialticS Is Due to
II Unsettled Conditions.
TELEGRAM FROM GoMpERs
Labor Leader Again Asks President
Wilson to Try and Induce Steel
Trust Officials TO Confer With
Workers.
~ nRoADAN WALL.

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.---Stocks dis
PLAYED a reaeiionary ;endsncy ,9d lay:
from erratic advances and declines in
certain spccialties and heavy profit
taking, which appea red at the Outset
OF business. The selling was accele-
rated by publication OF telegram
sent by Samuel Gompcrs TO President
: Tilson asking that the latter try 10
~sth the steel workers.
showed ire sularity. bn, with. mos,
9. issues showing gains ranging from a
6sat there would probably he crratic
fluctuations in some issues were frs;
confirmed By, Crucible Steel which. be-
session. showed a loss OF about ten
points. Realizing sales began TO be
reflected in a general casing ,ob IN
orders which had been placed under
the market with the result that except
in few specialtios the genera list
did not begin TO show much heaviness
until a second wave of selling appeared
carly in the last hour OF the session.
Arrest Downward Movement.
The downward movement, however.
was again arrested by purchases,
which continued up to the close of the
session and left final quotations from
one TO two points above the low Of
tho day.
A feature OF the later rally in the
- AZ
OF California Petroleum common.
which inside of about twenty minutes
rose three and five-cighths points and
ended the session within one -eighth Of
the best and d 4 net advance for the
day of nearly six points
Chandler Motor continued to be a
tavorite with persons willing TO buy
rich mems stocks" as such high
priced issues are known. On transac-
tons OF a little more than 1000 shares.
the issue closed with net gain OF
iivo and half points.
Rumor Factory at Work.
The rumor factory was also operat-
ing at capacity on the New York
Stock Exchange. where A report was
turned out that r. II. Gary. chairman
Of the United States Steel Corporation.
had said he would have to recognize
unions. Answering this question,
Judge Gary said the rumor is utterly
without foundation" This was the
signal for the shorts and longs 10 re-
enter the market with buying orders,
which quickly found reflection in inn
proved prices.
oil stocks again came in for much
attention from the speculative public.
Mexican Petroleum at ono time showed
an advance of sin points, but subse
quently lost all with one point addi-
tional Transcontincntal Oil Was again
IN favor and at one time showed a
gain OF more than three points.
Kelly Sprin Etield and other tire
shares were inclined to be heavy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
NEM ynKk CnrrnN MAnKKr-

NE" YORK sept @-fluctuations In
cotton were Violent todaN and traders OK
perlonc.d great dinruty ia keeping on
tho right ~incy samuel Gunlpcrs state.
meni on steel labor conditions caused heavy
selling around noon, prices dropping sen.
aatiunaNy into ncW low ground for the
movement The break extended TO about
s. bale. all deliveries going under the
scent level.
Later thcrc vas good recovery. al
though conservative longs tiEhtcncd their
holdings hard spots. fearing a renewal
Of strike agitation. and they also we're
inhuenced by unsettlement in securities
and belief that the country At large
vas radically against advances in charges
for commodities
The mid day break carried October 10
q u md Dcceinhcr TO %i5. |, Was fol
lowed 10y recovery Of half cent or more.
the demand representing short covering
almost entirely, although there was a
small inquiry from trade sources. The
riose steady a; net decline Of y
to 70 points
spo, here was quiet at decline OF II
pnints go for niddinG. there were
sales Spot al New Orleans wgs Quiet
AT decline OF cent at = cents FOR mid
ding; the sales were 265 bales
Todsys port receipts were 32D5 bales
While exports amounted 10 only 20 bales.
Cotton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
NEW vOKK CIlru Mankrr

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.-Trat!nE on the
turo market today i'll fairly active
volume. but price changes were again
MIXED. Interest largely professional
ana was scattered through a wide lis, of
ISSUES Public participation in tho business
o. INC day vas small. Toward the close
nose issues which lad scored small gains
al the start were well below the high
levels of tho session
p''S again attracted most Of the specuia :
tive interest. Sinclair Gulf and Sinclair
consolidated were again the active and
strong features OF this dc2artmc due to
The sharp rise in the price ~ Sinclair Re
inning The two nrst-namcd stocks moved
up Tor gains Of about points Other high
priced oil stocks In better demand
although price changes smtu
iniuStrials were almost entirely without
special feature. interest being scattered
Metals were extremely quiet and prices
vious closing level
curb l'st:
cosdcn OIL ......... .............. II a III.