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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-17

Alleged to have stolen quantity of paint and some paint brushes from the Bridgeport hospital, William D: Payne, of 1146 East Main street, was arraigned in the City court today and given a. suspended jail sentence of Is days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-17
ALLEGED DESERTER.

Gus Doboshinsky of Housatonic av- enue. an alleged deserter from the United States army, was turned over to the military authorities at Fort Sloucum. N. Y. today. The young man was arrested by the local police Friday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-17
MARK DROPS LOWER.

New York. Oct. IT. A further break in the German mark to new low record for all time of ..0055 1-4 pro- vided the feature at the opening of the foreign exchange market today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-17
WEATHER:

New Haven, Oct. 17-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday; fresh to strong northeast shifting to east and southeast winds
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-17

Read the answer in SISTERS. Start it Today on Page z. Kathleen Norris Masterpiece.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
WAR; SAYS DE VALERA, If BRITAIN SETS TIME LIN
COUNCIL PASSES 3 MILLION BOND ISSUE FOR SEVVE
FLOOD REACHES CITY;
GETS TOWORk AT ONCE,
State Committee Chairman Confers Will,
Rank and File as Well as Party Leaders-Certain
of Success in November Elections.

we are holding no formal confer
cnccs." declared Congressman Hal -
Flood. chairman OF the Democratic
state Committee. in an interview last
night. II expect to be here for sew
cral days and. while | am here shall
meet with this man and that man and
before return To Washington. |
imagine that all active Democrats in
this vicinity viii have been inter-
viewed.
To-day talked with various lead
crs in regard to the appointments OH
tho different subcommittee. which
were authorized at the last meeting
of the state Democratic Committee.
hut no action was taken. because
General sale is busy with his law
practice just now--and YOU must re-
member that he neglected ii entirely
during the primary campaiEn-but
we shall make known the personnel
OF the various committees just as soon
as he is able to come to Richmond.
From now on. and until further
notice, ! shall be at Murphy's Hotel
and shall he more than glad TO see
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07

colleague. rider issue OF $500. 900.
to be used in equal ward distribution
Tor parks. Fairgrounds. public com
fort stations aud similar utilities.
Jones opposes Change.
Councilman Carter &. Jones opposed
any change in the original resolution
lie declared no one ln the city IA :
vorcd parks and Fairgrounds more
than ne, but he was not ready TO
tack rider on this very important
pa per. Il realize the danger Of pub
lie ciamor against possible increase
in taxes said Mr.. Jones. we have
held many things down because of
the scarcity OF money I would glad
~ do anything for parks and play
grounds, but IL would be dangerous
policy TO tack this rider on the pend
ing resolution. Let that portion come
up on it's merits. and I Sill be on
ha nd 10 support amy reasonable prop
osition."
Both Councilman Dickcrson and
Councilman Phillips fought strcnu-
ously for their amendments. but they
could not secure sufficient support.
and the resolution as submitted by
CONTINUED on Page 4 Col. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
HIS ROMANCE ENDED.
CL ERK SLAYS GIRL.
SHOOTS SELF. DIES
Dying Mans Letter Declares
This Is the Only
Road Open."
BY Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 6.--Fred A..
Chamberlain. IA clerk. tonight shot to
death Miss Sarah Waterman and
then turned his pistol upon himself.
according TO the police He died later
in hospital. The scene of the
tragedy WAS fashionable uptown
residence street. but there were no
cyewitncsses.
Several persons had seen the couple
walking together. apparently in
friendly converse, and few minutes
later heard the three shots. Miss
Waterman. who was is, was killed by
bullet through her body. Cham
beriain. ten years her senior, was
shot in the head
In Chamberlain's pockets were two
letters. one addressed to his mother,
the other inscribed: ITO Whom IL
May Concern" This letter. which
was opened ~ police detectives.
ascribcd his act to shattered ro-
nance, which he said had been "a
bed OF roses
He added that he found no enjoy
mcnt in life and that this is the
only road OPEN
Miss Waterman resided with her
widowed mother.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
PLAN EMBRACES EVERY
SECTION OF THE CITY
will BE of 10 to 34.Year Issue, a, Per Cent to Be
Sold in Four Annual Instalmcnts
of S75O,OOO Each

f"iIowing much debate. during the
course Of which efforts were made to
amend the resolution. Common coun-
cil last night adopted the rccommtn-
datinn Of the Finance Committee and
the mayor providing FOR II bond issue
"i Sa"uO.pnO for sewer constructions
INC bonds are to he Of ten to thirty-
TOUR year issue, at not more than 6
per cent to be sold in four annual
instailmcnts Of t75o.oOO each. Ac-
campaigning the resolution is "A com
pr"hcneivc plan showing where the
work ia to be don.. The plan crn
braces every section Of the city. the
work TO hc done irst whore most
needed.
Efforts were made, by Counc!imen
Phillips and Dickcrson to amend bv
inserting provision requiring an
equal ward dirtributiOn OF the funds
Mr. Phillips explained that his amend
mcnt Was not strictly ward dsstri-
button. In that after the dry closet
problem had been taken care Of the
rcmaindcr might be used in any other
section desired. Mr. Dickeryon pre-
scntcd a substitute. omhodying. he
sides the suggestion offered by his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
EXCESS PROFITS TAX
MAY BE RETROACTIVE
Senate Finance Body Favors
Figuring Repeal From Last
January First.
MELLON sue EsTs PLAN
Members of Committee Tnkc Stnnd
Tint Republican Pnrty Promised
10 XIII Levy and Wish 10 Live In
10 Pledge.
INy Associatcd pross.l


WASHINGTON. Sept. 6.--There is n
growing sentiment in tho Senate FL
nance Committee to make repeal Of
the excess profits tax retroactive to
last January instead OF cnestive
next January |, as provided for in
the House revenue bill. Chairman
Icnrose said today in Announcing
that tho committee expected TO com
pistc tomorrow preliminary consid-
Grafton of the House measure
II is understood that Secretary
Mellon Will suggest retroactive re-
zeal of this tax when ne appears he
fore the committee tpmu' row to sub
init written statement as To future
government money needs. Such re-
Zeal was provided for in the tax bill
IS originally drawn by the House
Ways and Means Committee. but Re
publican members Of tho House voted
In conference To postpone the date
to January |, 1922.
Will Live Up % Pledge.
Members OF the Sci.,tc Committee
are Understood TO take the position
that the Republican party made "a
definite promise to repeal this tax
Immediately and that this is set
ti'd pledge in tIc pmb.ic mind. The
same position vas taken ty most Re-
Continued on Page .. Col. 6.D
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
American Government Re.
Emphasizes Attitude of
Wilson Administrations.
NOTICE Is SERVED ON
ALLIES BY HUGHES
Awards Require Approval of
L. S. as Victor Ma.
ton i'm War.
tBy Associated rrcss.I

WASiIINGTO&, sept. s.-The
position of the American govern.
ihcnt on the question of mandates
has been set forth more completely
than heretofore. especially n refer
"ncc to those Of classes "a" and ..J;"
IN new note to Great Britain.
France, Italy and Japan, ana through
som" o. them. il IS understood has
hcrh submitted TO the meeting OF
the assembly Of the league of MT d.
tons at Geneva. for consideration.
Announcement was made at the
State department today that the
note was dispatched last week. h.t
n" intimation was given as 10 when
IL would be made pu1lic. il at ali.
Explains American Attituic.
Although officials would not dis
cusH the matter. ii is understood tho
note was forwarded after inquiries
had been received from some Of III"
powers as TO the American attitude
toward the ~ and II" mandate.
for their guidance in possibly con
sidcrinE the allotment of some n,
the former enemy territory at the
Geneva meeting.
AS early as May IL. 1920. the
American government had taken a
strong stand against the setting un
OF any special privileges In mandate
territories. especially as Involving
the oil lands Of Mesopo;amia and the
cahle privileges of the Pacific Island
OF Zap. the latter claimed as CO..
mandate by Japan. In note Of
February 81 this year. Secretary
Colby gave explicit warning that the
approval o. the United states was
necessary TO validate any mandate.
a sanction which he cUntcndcd had
never been given in the cas-. OF Yao.
III subsequent notes by Secretary
hughes. this position was strength
ehcd, the proposition bcin. LAID
down that. Notwithstanding refusal
to raiify the Versailles treaty. the
United states as victor in the war
could not be deprived OF full and
eIua! voice in disposition OF. all
former German owned territories.
In this most recent note. Secretary
Hughes les undcrst TODD TO declare for
equality OF treatment Of all nations
CONTINUED on Page 5. Col 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07

all our friends there. II should be
understood that ! want to meet the
rank and file Of the party. as we'll as
the so-rallcd leaders.
Our headquarters in this State are
in charge OF Secretary Jacob y.
Brcnaman. and, am sure. he will
gladly give out any Information. at
any hour Of the day. by telephone or
by mail. or personally, that may be
asked during the course OF the com
ing campaign.
Il intend To remain at the helm in
this city until my duties recall me 10
Congress. l want all citizens in this
state to feel free to call on me at any
time
Congressman Flood added that he
intended to provide Democratic head
quarters with more spacious and com :
modious rooms before tho campaign
is over. He is not at al, satisfied
with the present quarters.
Congressman Flood was reminded
that Colonel Henry W. Anderson.
Republican candidate for Governor
was scheduled to speak in Wythc-
Continued on Page - Col IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
McAdoo Calls on C. O.P.
to Bling About Normalcy
By Jamc, l.. I\iIgaIlcn.

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-"Which do
YOU pretcr-Rcpublican normalcy
or Democratic prosperity"
This was William Gibbs Me-
Adoo's smiling retort to qucs-
tion as to his opinion of the
present political outlook.
Continuing. sans the smile, the
former aspirant for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the presi-
dency and party power during
tho Wilson regime. said.
Really. it's up TO the Rcpubli-
can administration to bring about
this thing, normalcy. They have
had their chance. But then one
must remember. il can't be accom-
plished in short time.
81 look for a hard winter ahead.
unless something is done quickly.
There are 100000 men out OF
work. There Is no use dcludinc
the people with reports OF i'm
provement until such is the case"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
PROMPT POLICE ACTION
AVERTS NEAR-RIOT
Attempt Of street Car Grew 10 QuIet
DfsOrdcriy Hack Precipitntes
Troublc.

Serious injury to street car con-
ductor and Il near-riot was narrowly
averted by police OF the First station
when the crew OF u Broad and
Cwenty-hfth Street trolley car at
tempted to quiet disorderly colorcd
passenger at Twenty eighth and NJ
Streets last night.
The conductor OF the car was found
on the floor of the ear when Sergeant
Johnson and Policeman Ship, OF the
First station. arrived on the scene,
and a general riot call was turned
in. They entered the car and, after
duclling the disturbance, arrested
Clarence Early. 10 years old. OF 72O
North Thirtieth Street. charged with
disorderly conduct. News OF prompt
action OF the policeman reached head
quarters in time 10 intercept re-
serves from the Second and Third
Stations. which were being rushed to
the scene with riot guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
NINE MEMBERS OF CABINET
LEAVE LONDON FOR NORTu
Hy Percy SprI.

United News staff Correspondcn,.
LONDON, Sept 6.-on a special
train. tound for the Scottish hill city
or Inverness. nine members OF tho
British Cabinet left London tonight
To take part III what is believed 10
be the decisive meeting OF Lloyd
Georges ministry regarding Ireland.
AT Inverness, waiting for the Brit
ish reply TO Eamonn de valcra's
latest note reiterating the principle
OF complete Independence as the only
basis upon which further ncgotia-
tions may be held. Is IL. c. Barton.
courier for Sim Fein. who will take
the dispatch back to Dublin whom it
is delivered TO him.
May Set Time Limit.
What reply the Cabinet will make
can only be guessed. In some quar-
ters IL is believed that tho Premier
will tentatively. set time limit to.
fore which Sim Fein's leaders mus.
accede to the proposal for a face TO-.
face. conference at London.
The members OF Lloyd Georges
Cabinet. other than those who took
their departure from London today.
tcontinued on Page .. Col. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
Bodies of Two Slain Dur.
ing Disorders Brought
to Charleston.
SEE NO INDICATIONS
OF TROUBLE RENEWAL
Coal Fields Quiet; Goth Infan.
try and 18Th Air Squadron
Ordered Home.
IEy Associated prcss1

CHARLESTON, w. VA. Scpt s.
The bodies of two coal miners s,id
TO have been killed in las, weeks
hrinr in tho Vicinity OF the Boone
Logan county line. were brought 10
Charleston today.
Members Of committee in charge
of the bodies gave the names of tho
dead as Dewey Bryant. Lynchhurr
va. and kcencr Williamson, Hen
rict'a. Ky Both. ii was said. for.
merly were employed at the Jochip
w Va. plants
Conl Fields Quiet.
West Nirgiuia's coal fields were
reported quiet tonight, At the Of.
hccs Of Governor Morgan il was de-
clarcd no Indications OF renewed rit,.
firing in the recently disturbed re-
gions had been received during tho
DAY. Quiet likewise has returned To
Mingo County, where firing across
the Tug River from the Kentucky
side took place last week. it was said.
War Department orders were re-
ccived At the headquarters Of Brig
General II. II. Baudholtz today
directing the return OF the Twenty
sixth Infantry To its home station at
Camp Dix. The Eighty-eigh Aero
squadron was ordered TO return to
Langley Field. Va. leaving only two
planes to act as messengers in West
Virginia.
Plane Survivor Bctter
Corporal Alexander {. IIazleton. the
only survivor Of five army aviators
who fell in the wilds Of Nicholas
County Saturday. wac reported today
by physicians at the hospital at
Montgomery to be i'm better condition
than indicated by earlier bulletins
They declared. however. he was not
out OF danger.
y more careful diagnosis of the
nycr's injuries disclosed. attending
physicians said. that neither leg was
broken, hut that internal injuries,
pronounced serious but not ncces-
sarily fatal. had caused loss OF con-
troll OF the muscles OF one leg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
[By Associated prcssl

DUBLIN. Sept. 6.-On tho eve of a
meeting OF the British Canine, =,
inverness 10 take action on the Irish
problem. Eamon dc Valera. the Irish
Republican leader. today quite uu-
eNpectedly issued statement to ,be
press in which. after reiteratins
lrelands earnest desire for pence.
declared that peace could never be
founded on make-belicvc.
Let US lay aside the camouf1are
and put away the hypocrisy" said
DE Valera. If England is issuing
an ultimatum. let it be an ulti-
matum."
war not peace. would he the out
come of the imposition of Encland,s
proposals By force, according TO Do
'aiera. who went on TO assert thar
England had no basis in right for
single demand she was making on
ireland and would not dare to make
such demands upon "a power even
hc"riS as strong as herself"
Not Final Rupture.
1t was announced earlier In tho
there was nothing to communicates.
'"eh suddenly came call. and a
yPewritten statement was given out
lhoush bitterness is to be observed
In tho pronouncement. it Is noted
that 1t does not amount TO a run
ture OF the negotiations: ncverths-
less its issuance at this critical mo-
meni is believed here TO add TO tho
gravity of the situation.
communication was received bv
wire today from Robert C. Barton
the Sim Fein courier. who carried
the DAN Eireanns reply to Premier
Lloyd George and is still In Scot
iand. iorecastinE the possible result
OF the Cabinet meeting. and i, is
suggested that Mr.. De Valera's state
mcht was made in conScuucnce Of
Information contained i'm Mr.. Bar
toms message
suggestion Hndly Received
The newspapers suggestion of m.
imposition by the Premier of a timo
limit has been badly received Ar.
thur Griffith and others resent apv
a''ehpt to force the pace. There
is no sign, however, that the Sirp
rem leaders regard the position as
critical. They talk as /: they had
months of argument before them and
as though there was no possibility
or the termination OF the truce.
The British reply is expected to be
delivered tomorrow night to Mr.. Rar.
ton at Inverness, and in that event
1t is likely to be made public before
the end OF the week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
20 PER CENT CUT IN
SCULLY ESTATE RENT
English Family Owns $4,000 Acres
In Several states Of
Amcrlcn.
icy Associated prcss.1

LINCOLN. ILL. Sept G.--Abatement
or 20 per cent OF this years cash
rentals for lands of the Scully estate
owned by the Sculiy family, of Eng
land. totaling 10000 acres. in I'LL
nois. Missouri. Kansas and Ncbraska
was announced here today by Trap3
FOX. general managers of the
properties. More than $1,000 acres
Of the Scully land lies in Logan Coun-
~ alone and is tcnantcd by 22O farm
ers.
The estate has been in the family
for generations and passed into the
hands of the brothers upon the death
OF their father several years ago.
Thomas Scully owns the Illinois and
Nebraska lands. while his brother
Fred owns the acreage in Missouri
and Kansas. Similar policies govern
all the properties. 49,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
IN VIRGINIA IMPROVES
Railroads, in One Month,
July, Rcinstalc 20.268
Employees.
rENrILE MILLS ENLARGE FORCES
Scrcnty-Scren Lornl Firms Carry
16,i13 on Pny Rolls, Against H.
20S In June-PrnctIcnlly nil Ruild-
Ing Trades Workers Have Jobs.

Fifteen railroad companies, With
headquarters i'll tho South Atlantic
District No. 3. including tho States
OF Delaware. Maryland. District OF
Columbia. Virginia. West Virginia.
North Carolina, South Carolina.
Georgia and Florida, report to Ralph
lizard. district director of the United
States Employment Bureau. that be-
tween June 80 and July 81. 20.26S
employees were replaced on their
working forces. bringing the total
ui TO 225.oI3,
The $40 textile mills in Virginia.
North Carolina. South Carolina and
Georgia report from July 10 TO Au-
Srat 10 an increase Of 2,S7l employees
rc-engaScd. bringing the total to
s9.ON5. The twenty-five textile mills
in Virginia report 1910 employed,
an increase for the month OF 3oe.
while coal mining shows n reduction
in employment
Local Employment Improves
Stxty-fivc firms in Richmond en-
ployinS less than 500 each report n
total OF 5.51a people employed on
August 10. against SAT- on July Is,
an increase of ninety-cight Twelve
firms employing 800 or more show
lO.S9S. a gain o! l67 over last month
Practically all huilding-tradc work
ers in Richmond are employed, and
further gradual Improvement IS
looked for. Lumber and it's products
are working full time. but with re-
duced forces. There are a few Jobs
Tor casual workers and common la
Dor. and unemployment i'm that class
is increasing. says the report.
lynchburG reports practically no
houses for rent and continued unem-
ploymcnt in all lines
Ontlook in Petersburg.
Petersburg says all industries arc
working on reduced time. and ro-
ports considerable unemployment, hut
with Improvement of the Appomattox
River Road work and construction
projects at Hopeweli TO give employ
mcnt to about $50. ii is believed bus
mess will slowly improve
Unemployment in Norfolk continues
in various skilled trades and tmong
ordinary laborcrS and clerical help
The building situation continues to
show Improvement
Danvillc reports all plants running
on practically full time, and local or
Sanizat!ons are seeking to remedy
the housing shortage. a building pro-
gram being already under way. There
is plenty OF work for ordinary abor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
ISSUES FORMAL ORDER
FOR u. C.. V. REUNION
Memorial Association Is
Called for Same Timc nj
Chattanooga.
tBy Associated Press.l

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. c.-Formal
orders for the thirty-frst annual re.
union Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams to he held in Chattanooga,
Tenn. October 25, &c and 81, were
issued here today by General 4. B.
booth. adjutant and chief OF stan.
by direction Of General X. NJ van
Handt, commander OF the veterans.
The orders include a call for the
Confederate Memorial Association to
convene at the same time and to
meet with the veterans for a. Joint
session and memorial service at noon
October 26.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
FIND MANY VALUABLES
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK
Parties Killed by Train Were on
Their Honeymoon, Declare
Authorities,
IBy United News. |

- BLOOMINGTON, I'LL. Sept 6-In
the wreck OF an automobile which
was struck by a Chicago and Alton
train at ocoya. III. killing four per-
sons, the authorities have found Sc
curitics aggregating 100000. $25.-
oOG in bonds and more than fifty dia-
mond pins. rings and watches.
The motorists. Judging from let
ters found. were on honeymoon
tour" There were 1--WE in the car
n the time OF the accidcnt--Carl
Johnson, Waukonda. s. D.: Mrs. Carl
Johnson. Charles Crawford. wau-
konda; Mrs, Charles Crawford and
Miss Ruth Keitaman. Albion, Iowa.
sister of Mr.. Johnson. All but Mrs.
Johnson were killed. Her condition
is critical. She refuses to talk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA'S
PET HORSE THROWS
HIM FROM SADDLE
Band Leaders, Injuries Not
Serious, but Keep Him
From Post.
IRv I'niIel Naval

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. John
Phillip Sousa'S pet riding horse tried
to climb UP into the saddle and ride
tandem with the famous bandmastcr
here Tuesday afternoon as they were
passing the Huntington Valley Coun-
try C!mh. wheseupon Sousa resigned
the seat with reluctaney.
Slightly bruised but laughing over
the affair. Sousa was carried into the
club. where il was aScertained that
his injuries are only trivial. He did
not lead his band this afternoon or
evening. his. plAce being taken bv
John Dolan, well-known Italian
cornetist.
Sousa said he certainly would be
pack with the band by THURSDAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-07
CABINET MEETS IN
SCOTLAND TODAY TO
ANSWER S|NN FE|N
Ultlmatllm to Irish Is Anti
cipated as Outcome of
Consultation.
LLOYD GEORGE WITH
KING AT EARLY HOUR
Premier Will Discuss Situa.
lion With Monarch Before
Ministers Gather.
DUBLIN SHOWS nITTEnNEss
n" Sign, However. That Leader. Rc.
Snr" Negotiations mt End or
Situation Critical.
LLOYD GEORGE WITH
KING AT EARLY HOUR
LiN SHOWS DITTEnNEss
y" SiEn' However. That Leader. Rc.
Rnrd Negotiations mt End or
Situation Critical.
IBy Associated Press,

hoN DON. Sept. Tho DniIy Mali,
p"'i'''"i correspondence mt Invcrness
e"r"S from person I'm close touci,
WIN frcmicr Lloyd George that tho
Sihn Fcin leaders will he given n
'hort time limit In which to sny def
nteiy whether they will enter a con.
ference on the basis laid down In tho
governments Offer.
ALTERNATIVES to failure OF the Slim
rein 4" arrange an accomn cd a tIon..
snSs the correspondent. "arc heinz
considered In consuItntion with the
irish NlccrOy and General Macrc,ax.,