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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Uncle Sam has just sent out his annual "dunning" letters. All say the same thing -"pleast remit" No one knows, though, what will be remitted. The only certain thing is that Finland will pay her debt to us. This time the amount due and sure to be collected from Finland is $232,- 935. Twelve other European powers will probably disregard the bills entirely or or will send back some message to our State Department saying they are unable to pay or don't intend to. Great Britain gets the biggest bill of all. It amounts to $122,670,765 and brings the total Eng fish indebtedness to $1,2O2, ,827 ,897, quite a tidy little sum. These foreign powers, which have been engaged for some time now in building up their defenses at tremendous cost owe the U. s. A. alto gether $2,051, ,7O7,2 What we couldn't do with that, fellows. The only consola- tion is that the lightning won't strike twice this time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Same Thing Holds True

Just as we said when Republican Ma tlonal Committeeman started boom for Governor-elect Raymond E. Baldwin as the COP candidate for president in 194O, so do we say that the proposal of Alfred M. Landon that Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York be the Democratic nominee for the same office in 194O is too advanced. Governor Lehman might be the very best candidate the Democrats could get to run in 1940. Then again he might not be of any use to the party at all. Events from now until the spring of 194O will determine to great extent just what candidate will be selected
 We haven't any fault to find with campaigns being started two years in ad- vance of nominations except that the public, we think, is awfully tired right now of hearing about them and would appreciate rest. Of course in the in- stance of Governor Lehman there is this much to be said. His reputation is estab- 1iShed. It is doubtful if it will in any way be disturbed by events of the coming two years. In this respect he has the advan- tage over MT. Baldwin who has yet to make his mark as a chief executive.
 Another point that might be singled ont is the fact that it's former Republi- can Standard-bearer who suggests or pro- poses the Democratic candidate. After all it's MT. Eandon's privilege to change his political cOlorS, but, usually it's courtesy to let Democrats nominate their own candidates, Republican pick their party leaders. We don't think that the Democratic party is nationally at point where it must have ex-Governor Landon make It's selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
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PLAN E FOR PROVIDENCE?
Christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 Need for a new charter in Provi- dence is emphasized by the city au- ditor's report of $1,218,0OO deficit for 1888. This is the ninth success sive year the municipality has run behind and the net debt now ap- breaches acute proportions for city of its population.
 That early American form of gov- ernment, which Providence still clings to, wherein two houses of an extremely large City Council actual ly administer certain city functions through committees, is hardly de- signed to lessen spending, for there is no central agency for formulating economies. This condition can be corrected by putting into use the form of government being urged by the Providence Charter League. Under 1t a small City Council is elected at large by Proportional Representation, the Council employ- ing City Manager to administer the city.
 This form of government, known as Plan E in Massachusetts, origin ated in Cincinnati. The Charter League is now seeking legislative ap- proval for the plan. Republicans who have just been given control of the Legislature might well study its merits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Have you checked up on all your good resolutions for 1888? Remember you made them just about a year ago. If you've kept fair percentage of them, you're better than average. Most people make resolutions nowadays just to break them. There are exceptions, of course, and if it weren't for them we wouldn't be what we are today Everyone ought to make one resolution that he or she keep for solid year. It's good training and often productive of results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Selected Poem
THE MAID OF UNCANOONAC (By Ed. Gile in the Boston Post)

There's mountain in New Hampshire Where maid dwelt patiently; Said The Maker to the maiden,
 Be a symbol unto Me-" So she's waiting on the mountain
 AS the rosebud, Dawn, unfurlS, And the morning stars are singing
 To the God of all the worlds. She is waiting in the ardent,
 Torrid pith of summers day, While the locust fills the airways
 With its heat foretelling lay. She is waiting still at even,
 Rounded breasts enlimned on high, In prismatic flame and shadow
 From the palate of the sky; While the chapel bells at Anslem
 Ring out to the zodiac, And retell the olden message
 Of the Saint from Norman Bee. For she's maid of Uncanoonac, .,e And she's always waiting there, Like a statue of Gods patience
 And his everlasting care. She was waiting in earth's homage Ere the mighty Alps were born; She'll be waiting in the shadows
 When the great dog star has gone. There's mountain in New Hampshire Where maid dwells patiently; Said The Maker to the maiden,
 "Be symbol unto Me"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

1. Where is the Firth of Forthf
 2. Name the second President of the U. s.
 3. Is hard-boiled properly a hyph- enated word2
 4. what is the National Anthem of Canada?
 5. Whom did Bruno Mussolini recently marry?
 6. What is a moonshiner9
 2. What is the translation of Orc v Plata" on the state seal of Mon- tana?
 8. Name the only bachelor Pres ident of the U. S.
 g. How many days are in 8 week in the Chinese calendar.
 10. Are the British Isles geo- graphically part Of the European continent?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Current Comment

A good old-fashioned spanking would halt many 8 juvenile case right where it started.
 pr. J. G. Wilson, psychiatriss
 of Frankfort, Ky.
 
 The great American men Europe knows are the men whose effigieo appear on $1 bills.
 Emil Ludwig, speaking to the American Club in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Daily Almanac
$ 4:49 p. m.

Moon sets 4:49 p. m.
 Sun rises 7:01 a. m.; sets 4:24 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 According to our computation there is period of thirteen days during which the hour of sunset remains stationary for this climate. It ranges from December 2 to IA and the sum- set occurs shortly before 4:30 By the end of the month there will be an eight minute difference in the hour of sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

involve the stability of the Bank of America, since over 90 per cent of its deposits are insured by the FDIC. Suspension from trading on exchanges is mainly important because lenders will not accept the suspended stock as security for a loan.
 Democratic Storm Clouds
 EDITORS NOTE-FolIowing is another report of the rowing Merry Co., -ROunder, lately in the NorthweSt.)
 SEATTLE = Storm clouds are brewing in the State of Washing ton between hberal-labor Demo- crats and conservative Democrats. It looks like the old purge fight over again.
 On one side is Democratic Governor Clarence Martin, mil- lianaire flour miller, industrious, honest, extremely popular with all conservatives - including Republi- cans-but hated by labor, and dead opposed to most of RooSevelt's underlying philosophy.
 At the other extreme Is the Washington Com m n W edith Federation, strong with labor, hated by business, efficiently 0r- ganized dynamic and a definite power in the last elections. Al- ready controlling far more pre- cinct committeeman than its enemies suspect, the Common wealth Federation is preparing for a showdown at Washington, D. c.
 Its leaders will go to the Capi- tai to demand from Roosevelt and Farley that they have a hand in future federal patronage. At present. they contend, Senators Schwellenbach and Bone are scrapping so energetically that they cannot get together an ap- pointments. Lush jons remain un- filled.
 New Deal On Spot
 Commonwealth F d erationiSts also will demand that Roosevelt cast his lot with them and against Governor Martin.
 This is going to put Roosevelt on the spot. For Washington State is pretty well divided be- tween progressives and conserva- tives - and both have plenty of grim, f1ght-to- the bitter -enderS in their midst.
 In fact, Washington can blow hot and cold with amazing = sometimes dangerous-agility. It is 8 State of political extremes.
 The Ku KIux Klan was strong here, so also the I. w. W. And in 1886 1t was the only State in the Union where the Silver Shirts ran a Fascist candidate for the presidency; where Will liam D. Policy ran for President against Franklin D. Roosevelt on 8 ticket labeled Christ or Chaos"
 So with the two Democratic Senators rowing like school chil- dren, New Dealers may have a tough time in Washington State in 1940.
 Roosevelt Relatives
 JOHN BOETTIGER, son-in-law of the President and publisher of Hearst's Post-Intelligencer, is the most talked about man in Seattle. Everyone watches him. If he steers to the right he gets in wrong with the RooseveltS.
 John, however, follows 8 mod crate liberal course, puts out a highly readable paper. has given it the biggest circulation in Seat- tie. He is doing a good job.
 SISTIE AND BUZZIE, children of Anna Roosevelt Boettiger, have shot up like weeds in this Puget Sound Climate. They seem to like 1t better here than in New York or Washington, have almost for- gotten the old days in the White House. Copyright. 1888. by United Feature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
SEC Move to Suspend Tronsonerco Stock Is Bottle of New Deoi Titons; Douglas Bitterly Opposed by Eccles;
 Gionninis, Rulers of the Giant Bonk
 OfAmerico Only Bonkers Friendly to FDR
an1 ROBERT q AEAW
NuRgW E1ARs0l0
WASHINGTON. December 5.

WASHINGTON December 5. - The breath taking move of the Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend from trading the stock of the Transamerca Cor poration, holding company of the Bank of America, Mo- financial institution of the Pacific Coast is just the begin ming of this sensational Before it is over there will hrolyo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
IN TODAY'S MAIL

newspaper responsible opinions communications unless accompanied with the writer's and address will not be accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Participation of France in next years Worlds Fair of the West on Treasure Island in San Francisco bay, has been assured with ear marking of <S00.00O for an exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Questions and
 Answers
'sssrisht iiA :HA
By Frederick AI. Kerby

Enclose g three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be m- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. Please describe the Great Elm at Wethersfield, Conn.
 A. It stands on the east side of the Broad street green, and is 180 years old; measures g it. 6 inches in diameter, 29 it. 6 inches in cir- conference, and is about 100 it. tall with a branch spread of about 150 it. It has been asserted that it is the largest elm tree in the United States, and there is 8 tradition that Charles Wesley preached under its spreading branches.
 e. What is the difference be- tween an attack plane and pursuit plane?
 A. Attack planes are designed and armed for attacking the enemy's ground forces; pursuit planes are designed and armed especially for fighting enemy aircraft.
 @. Where is the Women's Medi- cal College of Pennsylvania?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

A. At Henry avenue and Abbots- ford road, East Falls. Philadelphia, Pa.
 o. Who owns the stock of the Federal Reserve banks?
 A. Member banks of the Federal Reserve system.
 o. Which is the nearest star, visible to the unaided eye, in the northern attitudes?
 A. Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major. It is also the brightest star in the sky.
 Q. At what period of the day do most of the auto accidents occur?
 A. Surveys by the International Association of Chiefs of Police pro- duced the following results: 15 per cent of all accidents between mid night and a. In., 35 per cent from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m, and 50 per cent between p. m. and midnight.
 o. Where and when was the film director, John Ford, born, and how and when did he start his career in motion pictures? What is his re- ligion?
 A.. He was porn in Cape Eliza beth, Maine, February 1, 1895. and became a director in July, 1914. af- ter a brief career as stage mechanic and studio property man. He is a Roman Catholic.
 If you want copy of our booklet, THE BOOK OF GAMES" write to The Waterbury Democrats Wash ingtOn Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. o. Enclose 10 cents i'm postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Modiste is pronounced mo- deest; not mo dist or mod eeSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Test Y Q q E Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last paxe for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
A Thought for Today

And he said unto him, Well, thou good serV- ant: because thou hast been faithful in very NttIe, have thou authority over ten clues'- St. Luke 19:H.
 Fidelity is the sister of justice.-Horace'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Copyright. 1888. by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1938-02-14

'NON1GHTS National Radio FO-
rum speaker Is Senator Robert
M. La Toilette, who comes be-
fore the microphone to discuss
the investigation carried on by the
Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Of
which he is chairman. The forum. q
weekly feature. Is arranged by The
Star, comes to local listeners over
WMAL at 1890 and reaches the Ma
ton over q coast-to-coast hook-up Of
National Broadcasting Co. stations.
The Wisconsin Senator is cham
pion Of labor and has long been inter-
ested in improving working conditions
throughout the country. The commit
tee which he heads has been investi-
eating the use Of spies and methods
Of intimidation Of workers for a year,
and has heard hundreds of witnesses.
It is expected that the information
obtained by the Civil Liberties Com
mittee will eventually be used as
basis for preparing legislation to pro-
tect labor from any forms of intimida-
ton.
EDITH szANTHO, the celebrated
young Hungarian contralto, who
makes her debut with the Metropolitan
this month. will be guest soloist with
the Philadelphia Orchestra tonight
tWMAL at 81. Her songs will in
clude Handers "Arioso," "Connais- -tu
le Pays" from Thomas "Mignon"::
VOLTS "Morgenstimmung," Wagner's
"Traume" and "Zueignung," by Rich
ard Strauss.
In addition, the orchestra, con-
Quoted by Eugene Ormandy, will be
heard in Webers overture to "Oberon, I"
Schumann's Dance Of the Nymphs
and Satyrs" and Rin,sky -Korsakov's
"Capriccio Espagnole."
A PUBLICITY note headed weber
= Pays Tribute to His Friend, Franz
Lehar," starts out with the informa-
ton that Lehar has called Marek
Weber "the finest interpreter Of my
music" and then ends up by claim
ing you haven't heard anything until
you've seard the Weber arrangement
OF "Bei Mir Bist du Schoen" .
Listen to WRC at 10. Mr.. Lehar
Ginger Rogers comes back to the
Radio Theater (WJSV at 81 to play
opposite Doug Fairbanks. jr., in the
radio version Of S. N Behrman's
Brief Moment" Marcella Hen
bricks for the moment deserts blues
singing over VOL to go Shakespearean,
playing in Merchant of Venice" to-
night for the Shakespeare Society at
the Universalist Church :. or maybe
she deserts Shakespeare afternoons to
sing the blues over VOL Honey
moon for Two" is Grand Hotels VAL
entine Day Offering WMAL at $500
Richard Crooks songs tonight
tWRC at $500 will be sung in tribute
to the late Harvey S. Firestone, who
died last Monday Danny ONeill
Is still being held captive by Dippy
Martin. and we have . handout to
prove it. H. M.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
McLACLEN HEARING

LOS ANGELES, Feb. IL P).-Leo-
Bold McLAglen, brother of Screen Star
Victor McLaglen, faced, q hearing
today on charges he attempted TO
extort $4,000 from Phillip Chan
cellor, wealthy writer.
Chancellor complained to the dis
trict attorneys ofice last october
that McLaglen was demanding $40 900
for purported information on interna-
tional espionage.
McLaglen, 48-year-old former 'othcer
In the British Army, said Chancellor
asked him to gather the material for
q book.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
MEXICO COUNTS ALIENS
Census Aim to Protect Mexicans
From Undue Competition.

MEXICO CITY, Feb IA H.-The
Mexican Department of Interior sent
instructions yesterday to the Governors
of all % States for q nationwide cen-
sus of foreigners in the country.
The Governors were asked to learn
the name, age, nationality, occupation
and other facts concerning all aliens
in order to protect Mexicans from
undue competition"
Evening star., 1938-02-14
ACTS TO AID JOBLESS
FEBRUARY ~. 1898

In an effort to aid unemployed,
Washington Local ~, United ONCE
and Professional Workers, today urged
that jobless members of these crafts
register at headquarters, 1910 H street
NV, where they will be assisted IN
obtaining unemployment insurance,
unemployment relief, w. P. A. work
and in other ways possible
The local is q c. I. o. affiliate, but
1t was explained that union member
ship is not prerequisite to aid.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES,

BANK AND BUSINESS REF
ERENCES REQUIRED FROM
EVERY ADVERTISER SEEK
ING CAPITAL THROUGH
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE
STAR UNDER BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
Advertisers in the Business Op-
portunities columns Of The Star
seeking capital must furnish
one bank and two business ref
erences. Announcements must
also pass The Stars general
rules Of acceptability. which are
framed TO exclude all mislead-
ing, questionable or otherwise
Objectionable statements. While
The Star does everything within
Its power to safeguard readers
against the fraudulent. inde-
pendent investigation should be
made before definite closing Of
negotiations.
In order that sufficient time
may be allowed for investiga-
ton. such advertisements for
The Sunday Star cannot be &C
cepted later than IL pm.
Thursday.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.


FALSE TEETH REPAIRS WHILE You
wait Emergency Laboratory. Room COL
Westory Bldg. l4th and F Met. 1888.
FOR sAL1LIFE MEMBERSHIP UNI
versity Club. Box 86-J. Star Ia
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
myself. WILSON s. THOMPSON. 1878
4th st. s.w.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of woodward g. Jothrop will be
held at the ONCE Of the corporation at
llth and F Sts. NV. Washington, D. G,
at IL O'Clock noon.
Proxies are being solicited by the man
aeement of the corporation The action
which it is intended shall be taken by the
holders OF such proxies will be to vote for:
A.. Election OF trustees to serve for the
ensuing year. and until their successors
shall be elected.
vioqs s% "a annIsl meeting Of me stockholders;;
the stockholders, held June 25. 1887.
G, Authority to appropriate funds for
charitable contributions during the ensu-
D.. 70 authorize the ot,cers of the cor:
poraeion to borrow one million hve hundred
IN ter q0) years; payment thereof to be"
lots sOo-soi-so3-IS In square a4e.
The management knows Of no other mat;
ters that will be presented at the annual
meeting. However. should any such other
matters be presented at said meeting.
proxies given in pursuance of the foregoing
request will be voted upon those matters.
P. M. TALBoTT
Evening star., 1938-02-14

1884 CONN. AVE. Ivy Terrace-sinsle
rm. most comfortable; plenty hst water,
1925 COLUMBIA ROAD-Cozy front room
twin beds housekeeping, c.h.w.: clean,
warm. quiet: reasonable: Adams 730s:
NEAR DUPONT CIRCE-Two connectinr
walking distance. 1909 21st st. NV.
1858 COLUMBIA RID. N.W.-Attractiv
rooms, running water. with or without
Ink. Frigidaire; reasonable. Col 4so2.
1908 r. /. AVE. N.W.-Gentleman large.
weil-furnished room single or double; run
ming water; baths with showers. 16s
1880 RHODE ISLAND AVE Nw.-Gen-
tleman. attractive. warm, private bath
with shower: c.h.w.; in private home. 16.
92s NJ ST. NV, THE Aristocrat''-Warm,
redecorated second floor Ink. room, 81;
also Easement Ink. $3.50.
1I13 1Ith ST NW.-Larse Ink. room,
SO: double room. SIS. running water: sinsle
232 .GALLATIN sT. N.W.--Twin beds;
next to bath; convenient to three bus lines.
2O1O WYOMING AVE. N.W-Larse 2nd-
floor room; twin beds. with porches; at
tractively furnished; unlin. phone.
1871 WYOMING AVE. Apt. 32-.Lsrse
front room; next bath; single or double:
reas.; free phone. Adams 6240.
CONTINUED on Next fass.5
Evening star., 1938-02-14
BABY CHICKS.
ROOMS FURNISHED.

ALL BREEDS. blood tested and certified.
Also duckling and TURKEY poults: WIN
James & Son. 6l9 K st. NV. Met. 0OSS
Evening star., 1938-02-14
MIscElLANEoUS FOR SALE.

ANTIQUE CLOCK. very handsome. inlaid
period piece. very rare; also punch bowl
made st Nng's porcelain works In Ber-
lin, With coat Of arms; lovely dining
fnf. set, sold mahosany; very rare op:
portYntts for ,ons. vishins Other period
articles. 0ev. 0640.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
LOST

LOST.
BOSTON sCREW-TAn TERRIER. answers
to Boots" strayed Sunday morning. with
out collar. Reward for information, Allan
tic 3.46-J. 420 11th st. ne.
CAT black. slight yellow markings. part
dlekauSs. 906 Lawrence ne. North 1O44O.
EARRING, on 18th St, below Earle The
ater; round. gold. .colored mosaic on one
side small diamond. Reward. Mrs. Church,
Met. 1900.
GLASSEsLLost on 14th St. between Park
wood and Otis pl. NV. or on 14th st. car
Saturday. Suitable reward Adams 7s74-J.
16'
LOST. in taxi or Congressional Library.
flexible bracelet, floral design. containing
rubies. Reward. Metropolitan O316.
NOTEBOOKS. blue-sray, on street car. II
pm, Feb. II. Mr.. Bartlett, Natl. q716,
Ext. 36. or Potomac 1614-R. Reward.
POckETBOOK. brown leather. vicinity
1900 Oak NV, Saturday evening. Please
return classes. Reward. Adams 1923.
WHITE MALE WELSH TERRIER, strayed
from 1892 Tth pl. NV. Feb 10: answers to
name Terry" Reward. Georgia 1897.
wIRE-HAIRED FOX TERRIER, white, black
and brown markings, Feb. 18th, near Mt.
Vernon ave. and Russell I'd: Alex, Va.
Dog Christmas gift to child. Reward.
Temple 283T-J
Evening star., 1938-02-14
FOUND
FOUND.

FOUND at 18th st. Courts. Sunday. Dayton
Flyer steel racket. Call Decatur 1853. Mr..
Berger.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
INSTRUCTION COURSES.
CONTINUED.

SPANISH ton. 1rammar: % bsainners,
advanced students: new classes Feb. 18th.
MI Ramos. Brent House. Dec. 6633. 16s
Evening star., 1938-02-14
La TOILETTE NEXT
IN RADIO FORUM
Head Of Senate Civil Liber-
ties Probe viii Discuss
Work Tonight.

<ONIGHTS National Radio Fo-
rum speaker is Senator Robert
M. La Toilette, who comes be-
Evening star., 1938-02-14

SITUATIONS WOMEN.
BILLING. tipping. switchboard and general
once work: over. 10 years experience.
Phone Cleveland 54"s l4e
INFANT NURSE hospital trained. long
exp: also practical experience with adults;
dietition: ref. Box 451-J. Star.
MANAGING HOUsEKEEPER for widower
or small family: companion for lady; city
references. Box 2s6-K. Star.
NURSE, experienced, will care for invalid.
keep house for adults. elderly or motherless
home. Metropolitan 5245.
SEAMSTRESS. experienced in all types OF
sewing; willing to bring work home or work
out. Phone North 5632
WISH TO PLACE white. middle aged
practical nurse: highly recommended by
present employer: available Immediately.
Greenwood 265@-M l4s
YOUNG WOMAN undergraduate nurse
two and . half years hospital training.
desires position in doctors once; oualified
to do typtns and shorthand: nominal SAL
ary; good refs. Call Metropolitan 47T1.
1bs
Evening star., 1938-02-14

ADVERTISING statesmen. phone contact
men; state exp: give phone. Box 234.k.
Star H.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.

Policeman Exams. Salary, 1900.
Student ringerprint Exam. Salary, 81 $40.
Elevator Conductor Exam. Salary 81 .O8O.
$b-Sten.. typ. Calculating Maehines-S5
BeEin today. The Civil Service Prepara-
tory School, 520 12th ct. NV. Net. 6337.
Evening star., 1938-02-14
SITUATIONS MEN E. wOMEk
SITUATIONS WoMEN.

COUPLE tcolored). experienced, wish posi-.
private family: best refs Columbia 9sl8