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The diamond drill., 1920-09-18
COMING DOWN
Prices Have Taken n Turn For Low.
er Basis All Over the Country

There is a well defined trend OF
prices downward. During the week
Just passed the wholesale dealers IN
food stuffs and in clothing have adyis.
ed their representatives to cut prices
on almost every item.
One travelling man representing a
Rhlnelander wholesale house exhibit
ed his list this week and It showed a
cut OF from one cent to FIVE cents on
every article. Foodstuffs ought TO be
somewhat lower and II the retailers
do not follow in the wake OF the whole
saler they are going to suffer by II.
Print paper, which has been sky
rocketing and on which price OF 25
cents per pound was propheised only
30 days ago, Is easier and II looks as
IL Il Will begin to sag. There was
time when IL was impossible to get
print, now there seems to be plenty
Of II and that Is looked upon as fore
runner OF a cut.
We have been told until now that
rationing Of gasoline was likely to be
put into effect, now we are told that
there Is plenty of gasoline, which Is
taken to indicate an easing of In price
soon.
The woolen trade Is getting a pound
ing from importers one big firm Il
reported TO have purchased 10000
suits OF all wool mems clothing in
England and sold them to It's em-
ployes at a price OF $3.50 each, These
are similar 10 the suits that have been
retailing for S75 to 500 The Ameri- |
can Woolen Co has announced a Gu.
in its spring goods OF from 15 to 25
per cent and II the American public /
will wear its old clothes a short time |
longer there will be bigger drop.
II must not be thought that All tic \
high prices are due to the manufac-
turer and wholesaler Such Is not
the case. Nor Is the retailer to blame
In most cases. The condition has been
brought about by an inside organiza-
lion, whereby produce has been whip
sawed about from one hand to anoth-
,r, each transaction increasing the
price until, when II reached the con-
summer, II was exorbitant
The sugar men got caught and arc
ust now tumbling over themselves to
get from under. Others are going to
ret caught and the general public will
rave little pity on them
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18
THE NEW FACTORY
Survey Made and Plans are Now Being
Drawn For Buildings

Mr.. Holbrook concluded his prelim-
mary work here on Saturday and left
for st. Louis with all the data neces.
sary TO have in order 10 get out the
detailed plans for the new factory
building.
II is expected that the plans will oe
ready for the contractors tho coming
week. Several contractors are now
figuring on the work. The company
is looking for speed as they want 70
get operating this winter.
With tho arrival OF Mr.. HanthOrn
next week the real work OF construc-
tion will commence.
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18
A MODEL FOR STATE
Iron County Accounting System Was
Basis OF Much OF the New Form

When you go up to Iron county. .
said Auditor General Fuller 10
Messrs J. w. Severance and w. r.
Branch, two accountants sent to the
upper peninsula to install the new ac-
counting system in counties, "You
VIII find one OF the best kept county
Offices in the state"
This very fine compliment paid our
county reflects to the credit OF Coun-
ty Treasurer Reynolds and Clerk Wall
who are principally responsible for
the excellent standing OF the county
with the auditor generals office.
Mr.. Severance comes from Bad Axe
and Mr.. Branch from Royal Oak.
Both men arrived here Monday and
have been at work putting into effect
the accounting system which the last
legislature said should be installed
In every county in the state.
There are four crews OF two men
each on the road. They have been
working FOR nearly year In the low
er peninsula and just attacked the up
per country. Two crews are at work
above the straits. one in the east end
Of the peninsula and the other in the
west end.
Mr. Severance told a reporter for
The Diamond Drill that Iron county
has an exceptional record at Lam
sing; that the blanks used for tax
collections We're adopted from this
county He added that the putting in
OF the new system will not change
things very much in Iron as the coun- |
ty is practically under the system
now.
The credit for the system Is due
mainly TO Mr.. Reynolds who is him-
self an accomplished accountant and |
who devised the blanks that are being
used here and which we mentioned as
having been adopted by the state
The county road accounting was
devised by Accountant Tobin and that.
100, is merged with the states sys-
.em.
The new system makes the county
Jerks Office the issuing office for all
'unds Of the county All the war
'ants will be issued by him for the
several departments OF the county,
he poor commission. the county road
etc. II means great
ddition 10 the clerical work OF the
,hice and Clerk Wall will have to h
ave some help TO keep 1t up n
When tho new system is in vogue
ii over Michigan, each county will 1
Ave the same system and tho state I
mcials can, with little difficulty, find [
ut Just exactly what Is wanted from 4
ny one OF the SO counties. 4
1T will not affect your county I
luch," said Mr.. Severance. AS you |
ave such a good accounting system I
ere now. II will be a great aid 10 I
iany Of the smaller counties Of the I
tate. though. You would be sur a
rised to know the lack OF method
sed in some OF the counties and how I
tile they know OF how their county "
lands. This new system will do a. a
ay with such conditions and in that n
aspect It will be a great benefit"
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18
Forms CLOSED EARLY

Owing 20 the Iron County Fair In
terrupting work this week our forms
are closed a triie earlier than usr
All business places I'm Crystal Falls
were closed last Thursday 20 let .r
employees go to the Fair and The Dla-
mond Drill is.no exception
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18

The Florence County Fair will b.
held on Saturday Sept. 25th al Flor
ence. The Alpha band has been en-
gagged 10 play that day and the Flor
ence county people figure on big
time.
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18

Miss 1ngeborg Martin returned to
Chicago 20 resume her work after O
months vacation spent with relatives
In Crystal Falls.
The diamond drill., 1920-09-18

Robert Munns returned on Tuesday
from the 500 where he spent last week
attending the Chippewa county fair.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
THE BOY SCOUT SHOW

The show and dance given by the
Ycrington, Boy Scouts last Thurs.
day evening >, was decided success.
The hall was crowded and at the en-
tcrtainmcnt the program of which,
was published in our last issue was
well rendered. The affair was also a
financial success netting sum stiffi-
cicnt to pay the expense OF the troop
on camping trip to Lake Tahoe, they
having left Saturday.
The following Scouts composed the
party: ss'
Willie Lothrop, Granville Lcavitt
Joseph a Leavitt, , Virgil Buchanan
Gerard Spencer, Robert Haire. Ken.
meth Hairc, Francis Brooks, Thomas
Mollart, Gilbert, Mathews. 7Staplc,
Davis, Arthur Anderson Keath Nc.
Donld, Jack Mcdonald, Donald eShy.
dar, Fred Baldini, Harry Plunarter
Jaes Paige, Stanley Tillay, Graham
Brooks, Builo Di Porto, Bud Burns
Scout Master. Willis Smith ACCOM-
panied the boys, also Mrs. Smith ane
daughter Margaret. A
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
THE HONEY INDUSTRY

Harry Warren, the bee man on the
Union Honey Company recently ship
ped in car load of bee equipment:
About two hundred hives have been
placed and he figures on locating
about 700 this year. Some have: been
placed at Fernley and some at Faifo''.
Mr.. Warren received consignment
of queen bees Sunday, which we're i'll
good shape. The honey industry
has become quite big asset to this
valley, and several cars of the highest
grade honey will be shipped out this
year. There is enough alfalfa raised
in the .Fernley valley to provide for
millions Oh bees and the crop of hon
ey made here could easily run into the
millions if the industry was given
more attention. Preparations arc to
begin at once opening UP the Union
Honey concern and Mis- Betty Perry
began fixing boxes Wednesday pre-
paratory to loading with honcy.--Fern-
ley Enterprise.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
COUNTY BOARD /.
IN SESSION

. At regular meeting of the Count,
Commissioners Of Lyon County, held
on July 5. the following business was
transacted:
"A communication from Mrs. Kate
Gage, relative to road between Chas
Crosus and Wellington. was received
and read and referred to Commission
er Wedertz.
On receipt OF a petition from the
residents of Como an election precinct
was established at that place.
A communication was received from
the Commissioners Of Pershing Coun-
ty asking that this county send them
dozen pair of Chinese Pheasants for
purposes of propagation in that
county
Commissioner Bertrand. was auth
orizcd to trap the birds and ship them
the expense to be paid by Pcrshing
county
~ Thca resignation lof c. w. Knierim
as janitor o.; the Lyon County court
house was received and accepted.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
HUGE HOLDINGS OF
MILLER & LUX

Information current here is to the
effect that the immense land holdings
of Miller & Lux in California, Ne
vada and Oregon arc to be. subdividcd
and sold to settlers. in, small tracts.
1t is stated that in the lower San
Joaquin valley, Miller &, Lux, incor-
poratcd. have already placed large
blocks Of agricultural land on tho
market.
Coincident with this information is
the announcement that Miller & Lux,
Incorporated, have been authorized to
issue $l2,0Oo000 in 10 year gold bonds
and the issue is rapidly being mar
kctcd The prospectus states that
the securities = are based upon the
ownership of approximately 100000
acres of land in California and ZOO
600 acres in Nevada, Oregon, Utah
and Idaho. ~ @l,,i !. i,';
According to the rumors in finan-
cial circles here, group of New York
capitalists are negotiating for the
great properties with the plan oil pre-
senting the most gigantic land sale
in history. The plan includes the de-
velopment of water, transforming pas
ture land into fields and orchards ane
selling to actual farmers on easy pay
ments.
The Miller & Lux properties arr
estimated to have total value o
100000. The live stock holdings
of the company include. $4,000 heat
df sheep. 10000 hogs and $500 horses
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
.NEMsY J0TTIkGss =.
FROM. MASON

L. E. De Almond left Thursday for
Reno. returning Monday night.
H. ]. Long LETT Monday for his
home III Fal1on r. s ''ii's-
f. Mfr. and Mrs: Henry Hansen, of
,Yerngten, are receiving -the cangratu-
lations of their friends pr the birth
OF son at the Mason hospital, Thurs
day. July. lst
Nj. and Mrs. +. L. Scott and family
and Gladys Gertz spent Sunday and
Monday at AXE Tahoe s-a
/. Nate Lane and nephew Jask Lane.
LETT for their home in, San. francisco
during the week
At the home 81 Mrs. f. L. Kidd
"a delightful Shove was gwen lin hon
or OF MRS. S. A. Taboo: The dainty
tea tables lerc. set in the garden under
the trees, Dainty refreshments were
served by Mrs. Kidd. assisted by
Mesdames Aksins. Hansen aud John
SON. Marty beautffunf gifts We're re-
|ceived by the guest OF honot.'*
!. Miss, Gertrude Mise. and Mrs. J. I.
Moore and daughtere Isabel ssnopt Sun
day at Lake Tahoe. j. a
Mr. nd Mrs. P II. Cook left Sun
day for Reno. where they viii visit
a few days with Mr. COOKS sister,
who is .enroute stot Caifor1ia..e,.
/, Mrs; Kate Dunbam, sisterstof Mrs.
w. a. Day and MRS. Bruce. Mulkey,
Ter neice. arrived Saturday from Fort
Worth, Texas. and wifi visit a, month
with. Mr.: and Mrs. Day., Il s:'fs
Mr.fand Mrs. Edaknemeyer are the
proud parents OF a. baby.key. born on
Saturday, July 3rd. !. 44,Ye..a !,
Miss Gertrude Wise left Tuesday for
Oakland, where she will spend the
summer vacation with her sister
. Mr.. and. Mrs. WI. iAskins and son.
Donald, left Sunday for Galisornia
points, where they, will spend two
weeks.
Sophia Katherine, Bobbie and
Harry Lee Hansen left and Sundays
motor for California, where they will
spend the vacation with their grand
2 parents, the thsI prs, sMIccellanq, at Los
Banos. ..,,,,.
Mrs. O. H. Bott entertained at de-
ghtul affair on Tuesday afternoon,
after an excellent Program the hostess
served delicious refreshments The out
1f town guests, We're Mrs. Durand and
Mrs. Beaupert, oi Ierinagtops Miss Ed
wards. Of Oakland and Mrs Mulkey
ind Mrs. Durham. of Fort Worth,
Texas. q ) f.l >,-'ss ~
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
INDIAN HELD FOR MURDER

Sam Weathers, an Indian. was
arrested by deputy Sherit, fiammil
at Nina last week and will be
charged with responsibility for the
death of Jim McGee, an Indian doc
tor. McGee disappeared iron Queen
about month ago. and the authori-
ties have been investigating the matter
fially fastening the guilt on the pris-
inor. The doctor had attended a rela-
tive of Weathcrs. who had died, and,
following a time honored custom OF
Piutes. Weathers killed the doctor.
On being accused by Hammil, the In
dian confessed. and led the officer to
the spot where he had buried the
body. a..
Wcathers will be brought to Haw-
thorne to await trial.--Hawthorne Bull
lctin t',,'', ~ y .. ,''' ~
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
Waller WARREN I
WINS ONCE MORE

,, w. 6. Warren. California Nevada
ameteur trap-shooting champion has
returned to Yerington after having
distinguished himself by winning the
Olympic club shooting tournamch,
at Lakeside, California, III which both
professionals and amateurs partir-
pated. Warren's high average for
the two days shooting i'll the tourna-
ment was 2o4 out OF possible 3OO.
The best mark among the proxies
sionals was 291 out Of possible 3OO,
and the champions nearest COM
petitor among the amateurs broke
27o OF the 800 birds shot at.
On the opening of practice day War
rem made an unbroken run of lW and
his performance was considered en-
ceptional due to strong wind blow
ing across the traps. He was high
gun on the first day on whick points
were scored with; l48 out uf.a posr
,siblc $50 and on the closing day ht
was again high with l46. a
The Nevadan won the California;
Nevada. championship at Visalia. Cal,
in April and is thereby eligible
for the Grand American handicap.
which he. will attend at Cleveland,
Ohio, from July % to %.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
PASSING OF MRS. |
WILLIAM LANGSTAF

1t is with PROFOUND regret that, in
this issue, we are called upon to rccofd
the death of Mrs. William Langstaf
who passed away at $50 p. M, Satuf-
day, July 3rd, in her home at Reserva-
ton, Is miles east of Yerington.
Mrs. Langstaff had been in poor
health for a year of more. and con-
fined TO her bed for the past eight
months -longs weat months al suffer
ing, during which time her patient
endurance and cheerful disposition il,
bearing hcF affiicsion. sa.e full evil
denec of her besntiful christian
Character. ~ s's'a as''-s . S' ''sA'-''s
Deceased was born in County Wa
terford, Ireland in 1857. When very
young child she came to America With
her parents who settled in ST. Louis
Missouri 4'''-'.A :
AS a young woman her life was
spent in Leadviile. Colorado There
she met and, in 1881, married William
Langstaff and their life together has
been one Of comfort and happiness.
Fourteen years ago they located at
Loma, then the towns:te for tic opcn-
ing of the reservation by the govern-
ment, where Mr.. Langstaff has mining
interests. Three years of this time
they spent in Yerington where Mrs.
Langstaf endeared herself to a large
circle Of friends who will long remern-
Der her kindly advice and earnest ex-
ample, though she has been called
"Out OF the mist and rain into
: the broader vision" p
Left to mourn her loss are her hus-
band, William Langstaf; two daugh-
tiers, Miss Mona Langstaff and Mrs.
Lorraine Trout, wife of her son-in-
law, DR.. Frank NJ. Trout.
Mrs. Langstaff was devout mem-
Der of the Catholic church and ser.
vices were held at St. Joseph's church,
in Yerington, on Monday at 10 a. m.
In the afternoon the remains were
taken from the morruary pariors of
! A. S. Phipps to the train, accompanied
to San Francisco by DR.. and Mrs
Trout.
| There all that is mortal a. a noble
woman will be placed in the receiving
vault, to await the completion of the
Holy Cross HMausloeum in October.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
MASON CLUBWOMEN'S "a
{ TO PRESIDENTS FUND

I A recent contribution to the Prcsi-
Ient's fund OF the Nevada Federation
of Wonen's Clubs brings the sum
donated BY the women of. Mason to
SIS. When one considers the small
nun'sacr Of women now living in Ma
son and the still smaller number that
are Club members, this is figure of
whid they may well be proud
SrAith Valley too, did wonderfully
wellSt the Eew members of the Civic
Club sending check for $2s. ''- .'
Ih$ fund is for the personal use of
the gresident SO that she may be en-
abled TO travel in the interest of the
club work and to visit the clubs in
every part; Of the. state. a- ..3
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
JURY SAYS 1T WAS 81. .sss, ~
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING"

T. According to the verdict rendered by
the jury. empaneled by Judge Pierce
of Smitl, Valley TO inquire into the
death OF A Beltrani he came to his
death by accidental drowning in the
tank at the Nevada Hot Springs.
The father and mother of the de-
ceased arrived Sunday from Los Ca
tos. Cal, and were present at the
funeral, which occurred from the
Catholic church Monday.
CARSON EAGLES WILL
+ '@1 PLAY BALL HERE
On Saturday of this week drill
team from the Carson City Eaglcswill
be III Yerington, and will assist the To-
cal lodge to initiate class of 40 new
members. The Carson men will also
have with them a bali team who will
tangle with the local club on the
High School diamond Sunday after
noon. 4, The Y erington boys .havei been
praeticing and expect tortake the visi-
tors into camp.
A PLEASANT PARTY
Some forty-odd guests were pres
lent at the home OF Mrs. Gertrude
4Wcbster last Saturday evening. when
| Mrs. Maud Sturgeon and Mrs: Lillian
kChurchyard entertained i'll honor OF
Miss Gladys Quinville. of Oakland. and
miss Marjorne Roach. OF sweetwater>
lMr and Mrs. Churchyad. sr... Miss
iChurchyard. and Miss Tulles who. are
visiting in Yerington. their home be-
ing i'll Spokane, Washington.
n Miss Churchyard and Miss Tulles
are accomplished musicians. and favor
ed the guests with selections on the
lpianotand7 violin which were greatly
enjoyed. Dancing and music furn-
ished pleasant portion of the even
Iing's entertainment The hostesses
served ice cream and eake,| ff
SThS. gtiests departed At a late hour
and all preort' Il to De a memorable
occa = 7erN 4fe's's2N
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
FoRcouNTY COMMISSIONERS

WIFI. Austin, of Fernley, this
weekfannounces his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for County
Commissioner. as representative
from District No. I. "~
Mr.. Austin has been a resident OF
Fernleg for about IS years, having
moved over, from Churchill county.
He has been engaged in the ranching
and mercantile business pursuits. He
has had experience as a county official
in Churchill county, and this, with his
successsi in private life would indicate
that he is we'll qualified to fill the Office
Mr.. Autin is also entitled to the
distinction 'of being the first an.
nounced aspirart for county office,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
COOK ,HOUE BURNS:

Fire Chief ]. J. Kelly and num--
per OF bis picked department. respond
ed last night to call from south Of
the city ~" '9T' ~ ~ 80
The CALI arrtdd too rlate. and: when
The fire. truck arrived the firef. had
burned itself out. It was ;sauhouse
belonging to charlie Bovard, and used
oy G. Francisco. the road contractor,
IS a COOK house s'rhe loss is said to
De aboutS2S0' '"i i- N'Ha@ F&'
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
DELIGHTFUL PARTY ,-,~.
IN AT SMITH VALE,

sMr. and Mrs. Sam s. AREN'T
entertained their friends at thei'
home last Saturday evening. About
ono hundred people enjoyed the hos
pitality d; Mr.. and Mrs. Arcntz and
they are still talking about the de
lightful oc ca sion. s ej.3s 1',0>.. A.s4
The suppcr ywassa Sbountiful one
and consisted of: Smith Valley tur'
key, hot buttercd biscuits. sherbcrt
ice cream and delicious cake.
\ MIR. Arei1tz departed carly this wccf
on a tour of the state in the interes
Of his campaign dor the Republican
nolnirsa tion lfof ~. s. Rcpresentativ;
from Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
CONVENTION NEWS !

During the week the Yerington
Times Bulletins, direct from our
n the Press box at the
San Francisco convention. kept the
concerning the proceedings in this
city. The great interest taken by the
local people in the Democratic pow
WOW is indicative of sweeping vic
tory-by that party in November
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
SURVEY MADE OF
NEVADA STREAMS

The Nevada section of the United
States Weather Bureau has just is.
sued seasonal snow survey and fore
qestkA stream flow, which was con-
dese Jointly by the stats of Nevada
asEaiifofnia. The following ap2
pksining II Nevada streams viii De
o56tesest Is the farmers 81 Iris SEQ
Eakoc BSsiin- The maximum level
oKake TShos aiif probably Be 6z2s-
.&feet, thNs fntking rise since
AHA lst ssf fest, or-4 per cent
ofer tfrahsthe Conservative EST
mAkxs.of 6225.o3 feet foreesstsd.A III
san Basin-<Thc fun-off ii + IN
piFS Aprir and Nay was s4,o7s
acre-feet of 1855 per cent less than
the conservative Estimate" Since
Empire is situated below large diver
sions for the Carson Valley, the loss
may be dne to the increased duty of
water and to the fact that relatively
less water viii be available in periods
of low run-offs for lands further down
the stream.
Walker Basin-On the basis of
stream measurement at Coleville on
the West Walker, the only available
gaging station on the Walker above
diversions, the run-off for April and
May was 768OO acre-feet or 1873 per
cent above the Conservative Esti-
metevor i004.3 3spervccnt of normal.
MAmboldt Basit, According to,
stksarn flow measurements At Pals.
adk. now available, the run-dkf OF the
Hhboadt Rieer AZ Palisade for April;
aaA July, ID 1913 ~ was lis go acre
fes or Is Per cent sof normal {bascd
, on ten years measurements, 1902-O6
and 1oll-l7) On this basis, the
A"Conservative Estimate" of this years
run-oif for April and july (which was
set at 81 per cent of last years
fIow,) should be 45.l per cent of nor
smal.
e The run-osi during April and May
s~as 5000 acre-feet or 4o7 per cent
Iof normal for, the period; thus being
Nightly more than the amount FORE
lrasted. 4. ...Y "a ysf
RI However. he fun-off toward tic
mouth of the river diminishcs rapidly
Because of lack OF feeders and pres.
ehce of semi-swamp lands.
u This fact together with the lact III
Insufficient water flow to fill the stor-
Ege reservoirs in the Love.cck Valley
Mas accentuated the shortage Of water
"a this district
Ne Except in the case of reservoirs, no
Elose forecast can be made, Of the
khn-off during August and Scpte,n-
ker for the relative amount IS so
kmall that it is greatly affected by oc-
sional precipitation. In general
kowever, the amount varies fr om SIS
~ 2 per cent of the annual run-c.,i. 7
E Owing to the fact that the snow
Apply in the mountains was relative
w small the present season and must
te exhausted early despite moderate
temperatures, the run-ofi during July
will undoubtedly be much less icla-
fivcly than the "Conservat;ve Esti-
mate" for the season as whole
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
70 TAKE BAR EXAMINATION

R. L. Waggoner and. Mrs Wag-
goncr left Monday for Reno where
they attended the rodeo. They will
visit Carson, where Mrs. Waggoner
will take the examination tor adnfis-
sion to the Nevada bar.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-07
SCHEEL ATTORNEY
cso FEE $25,000 ONLY

In a recent issue of the Times an
item was published stating that +. F..
Hull had asked for $4,000 as fees
for handling the legal matters in the
Scheel estate. This was an error, the
amount being only $25,0OO.