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Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09

Al a Court of Probate holden at Woodbury. on Me 9M day cf September, 4. D. 1884: ~ FNHE Court doth suthorise and empower H. the administrator on the estate of JOHN WAY, late of Woodbury, deceased. to sell at Public Vendue, so much of the Real Estate of said deceased as will raise the sum nf fnur hundred and seventy five dollars and when effected to make return; and said administra- tor is to give notice thereof by advertising in a newspaper printed in Litchfeld, and on the sign post in said Woodbury.
 Certified from Record.
 JOHN STRONG, Jr. Judge. The administrator will make sale under the foregoing order "n the second Monday or Oc- tober next, at one o'clock P. M.
 ANTHONY c. STRONG, Adm'r. Wondbnry, Sept. Q2, 1884 *l6
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis -A trict of New Milford having appointed the undersigned Commissioners with power 10 receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of
 ORANGE CASTLE,
 late of New Milford. in said probate district, deceased--and allowed said creditors six months to exhibit their claims to us. after We shall have given public notice of said appoint ment, by advertising the same in newspaper printed in LitchReld,aud posting a copy there of on public signpost in said district nearest the place where said deceased last dwelt-we hereby give notice that we will attend to :he duties of said appointment, at the dwelling house oc Sherman Peck in said New M ilford nu the second Tuesday of October, 1884, and on inc third Tuesday of March, 1885, at one o'clock P. M. on each of said days.
 ROYAL R. HINMAN, ! Commis.
 JOHN WoosrER, sioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 'ea SHERMAN PECK, Adm'r.
 NesO.Milfo ford, Sept. 15. 1884 IT
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
NOTICE.

RHE Court of Probate for the District ol I Litchfed hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the several creditors to the estate of
 RUFUS CURTIS, late of Harrington, in said district, deceased. 10 exhibit their claims to the undersigned for settlement. All claims not presented within said time will be debarred recovery. Those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 URI CURTIS, Adm'r.
 URSULA CURTIS, Adm,r. 1oringtOn, Sept. 26, 1884 sl7
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
NOTICE.

wv F. the subscriber having been appointed w blythe Court of Probate for the District of LitchfeId Commissioners to receive and adjust the claims of the several creditors to thu estate of WILLIAM MARSH, late of Goshen, in said district. deceased, rep resented insolvent; and said Court having It. miied and allowed six months from the O,h day "f September. 1884. for the presentation and allowance of said claims-herrby give no lice that we shall meet on the business of our said appointment. at the dwelling house of Benjamin Roberts, in said Goshen, on inc first Tuesday of January and on the first Tuesday of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each Of said days.
 BENIN RoBERrs,)
 .l BEER BAILEY, Comm'rs.
 MINUS IvEs,
 All persons indebted tn said estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN R. HARRIsoN, Adns'r. Goshen, Sept. 26. 1884 i7
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
NOsrlCE.

THE Court of Probate for the District of N Sharon hath allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors to the estate of ELMORE CHAFFEE,
 late of Sharon, deceased, to exhibit their claims to the subscriber for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, duly attested. within said time, will he deharred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10 make ayment to
 EVERETT ST. JOHN, Admin'r.
 Sharon. Sept. 15, 1884 ~I6
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FOR SALE.
WASHINGTON FIN l773,
NTATIA kO.

HIA110 AOO
 A LIKENESS nf Gen. WASHINGTON, ass "A Colonial Commandant of the Pro, inciab Forces "f his Britannsc Majesty, in the ColO- ny of Virginia.
 This Picture is engraved by first rate Ar:-, ist. "n Steck Proof impressions $I, to be paid at the time of delivery.
 From the Baltimore Gosehe.
 Washington ~ lz72.-We have recei, rd benhii~ fully eng aved portrait o Washington he was al he age of 40, froin copy bt Anson Dickinson, Esq oE the original picture by Peae. Jhe latter is the nnv original portrait of Washington, exrcnied prior e Revo!nOn; and Mr. Custis Of Arlington, has given cerfcae of ihe exactness of Iiis copy by h1r. Dick inson, whose taents a Miniature Painter are wei! known. The face of Washington in ihis portrait isr quite youihIn--indiea,ng Ihe most vigorous beal:' and mind completely at ease-wh clear, uncIoud- ed brow. and mild, steady gaze. The change whirIF must have taken place in his features, within few years is easily accounted for by the toils anG responsibilities which weighed upon him tlte Com mander-inChief of the Revolutionary Army, and one upon whom all the hopes of his felIow-counirymen res ted. This likeness represents him in the uniform nf Colonel Commanani nI the Provincial Forces of his Brtannic Majesty, in the Colony of Virginia It is engraved by first rate Artist, steel.
 These Portraits may now be had at 4. Dick fnson's Painfing Room. next east of the Court House, OF at J. Parks Hotel.
 Litchfeid, Sert IS
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
Domestic Goods.

VK7 SD. PORTER have just received a w pew supply of DOMESTIC GOODS, consisting of brown aud bieached Shrctings and Shirtings. Bed Ticks, Cotton Weaving Yarn. Cotton Batting. &c. which are offered at the lowest market prices.
 June 17 6
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
'TInJ w ARE, &c.
IT ARIS VW A R E.

ENHE subscriber has attempted the e1peri- -A naeRf of keeping a larger assortment of HARROW ARE than has been generally kept I.itchfe'd county; and believing that the people ,ON susiain the measure. he has now made extensive additions to his stock. whick makes his present assortment very full and complete. viz:
 SAWS of the following descriptions: Cir cular Saws from 8 |" 24 inches; MiH Sn,cs, and 1-2 feet; crosscut. tenon, hand and pan ntl do. of Cast and German Steel. nf sundry makes and qualities: iron, brass and blue Back Saws; Wood and Webb do.; Compass and Fret do.
 BITT STOCKS and BITS. from le to 43 h's, from common to bes, quality.
 FILES of every description.
 Framing. mortice, frners and turning CHISELS and GOUGES.
 Plane. Irons, all sorts and widths.
 Bench ant Moulding Tools. and .jniners and sorts, Bevils, Rules. .Gnages.S Spoke Shaves, &c., Buckles, Bitts. Flames, Webbing, and trim mings generally for Harness Makers.
 Cabinet tmakers' Trimmings, Glue. Glue Pots, Sand Paper, Glass Commode Knobs, Glass Curtain Pins, Brass do.
 All sorts of LOCKS. and a full assortment of James' Uood Scre,cs; Oil Stones: cast-stseI and common Augers and Anger Bitts, Brass Nails. Razor Straps, Raznrs and Knives. Paint and wkitewash Brushes; Plastering and brick Trowels; trace and halter Chains. Brass Cocks with keys, and patent do.; wheel Pulics; BLAcKsMIrn's VIcEs; Wrenches {; GLAss-NAlLS.
 German, American and Cast STEEL. Ronnd. square and flat and hoop IRON. Table and dessert Knives S. Forks, Spoons. brass and iron Cand;es,icks, Shutters g. Trays, Shears & Scissors. Coffee. Mills, Frying pans. WARE.
 Brass Andirons. Shouels and T'ongs i; patent iron Tea.keitlcs and Sauce-pans, Servers, and house. keepers articles generally.
 CHlLDREN'S SHOES. PAPER HA'NGINGS, neW patterns.
 ALSO, LARGE SUPPLY OF
 Crockery and Glass Ware,
 of nep and elegant patterns.
 AND3A REASONABLE STOCK OF
 DRY GOODS. jast purchased at the present low prices-all of which are offered FoR SALE for Gny thing, and in any sVay that ,ciH Hns,cer ihe purpose.
 SAMUEL P. BOLLES. Ltichfeld, May l, 1884 tf47
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09

of which are offered FoR SALE for Gny thing, and tn ony sVay that ,eiW nns,oer the purpose.
 SAMUEL P. BOLLES. LiichyGeld, May l, 1884 tf47
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
LitchieM County. ss. Superior Court, August
 Term. lS34.

LtchteM County. ss. Superior Court, August
 Term. 1884.
 N HEREAS Jonathan Pennoycr, John w Brnsmade, Eliakim Smith, and Ahia- thar W"lc"tt brought their petition to this Court against Stephen Hcrriman and Janrt,e his wife. Joseph Swiizer and Susan his wife. and Alexander o. Spencer, all of the state of Louisiana, stating among other things that the said Herrman and his wife Janette have bro't their action of ejrctment against the petition CT. which is now pending before said Superior Court, Tor the recovery of part of certails Iron Ore Bed situated in the northwest part of the town of Sharon. on the Indian lands; and that the title Of the said Hrrriman and wife. and also that the title of the said Joseph Swift Fer and Susan his wife, and ihe said Alexan- der o. Spencer to said ore bed is derived from deeds from the heirs and representatives of William and Jesse Goodrich. deceased, in pnr- suance of bond for deed given to Philip Spencer, Jun. decrasrd, the father of the said Janetie. Susan and Alexander, and without further consideration paid by them and that the petitioners in possession of said ore bed, claiming title to the same from and under the sale of Henry Read, as administrator of the estate 0f said Philip Spencer, Jr. -d-ceas- ed-praying this Court to confirm the title of said petitioners in and tO said ore bed, or so mnch thereof as the said Janrttr, Susan, and Alexander o. Spencer have obtained by irtue. of deed or deeds from the heirs of said Will liam and Jesse Goodrich. deceased, in fnlfil- :nent of said bond-which petition is by order of this C"urt continued to the next term oe this Court to be holden al said Litchfield, fn and for said Litchfrld county, on the third Tuesday of February. 1885; and that notice of the Pendeney of the same be published in the LitchfrId Enquirer at least six weeks suc- eessirely. commencing on or before the 18th Of September next. when and where the said Stephen Herriman and Janeite his wife, Jo- seph Swizer and Susan his wifc, and AlexaD- der O.Spencer are notified to appear and shew reasons tif any they haSe) why the prayer of said petition should not he granted.
 Per order of
 E DAVID DAGGETT. Chief Judge
 cfthe Superior Court cf Connecticut.
 A. STERLING, Atto'y. SIS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
VENDUE.

DY order of the Court of Probate for the >AD District of Kent, will be sold at Public Vendue, on the 17th day os October. 1884, at one o'clock P. M. SO much of the Real Estate of JOHN BARLOW,
 late of said Kent, deceased, as will raise the sum of four hundred and one dollars and eight cents. Said sale will take place at the late dwelling house of the said deceased.
 ELISHA BARLOW, .,
 MoREHoUsE s. COLE, "U" ''' Kent, Sept. %, 1884 16
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09

abs &He BECM Va k'IkA nFFERS for sale complete assortment NI fthe above articles in quantities 10 suit the purchaser, on as good terms as they can be bought wirhin the state, for cash "r credit. including an assortment of BronZes. Gold and Silver Leaf and Foil, Gums CopAl, and Shell Lac, Alcohol, Japan and CopaI Varnsh, Ta marinds, Maddcr. Cnchinral, Indigo, Amer, can and Russian Isinglass. Spices, Sal Eratus. Patent Barley and Cocoa, Soda and Seidlitz Powders, Congress Water--superor apd common winter Sperm. Castor. pure Linsrrd and Sweet Oils, Comp. Chlorine Tooth Wash, Preston's Salts, Bayberry TaIlow.
 large assortment of PATENT MEDI- CJNES-ncluding Hooper's. James, Rnsh'~ and Phinney's Anti dyspeptic Pills, Dcan's Rheumatic Pills, Kidder's Medicines, Antrr sons Cough DrOps, Baieman's Drops, ,Swaim's Panacra. .Welch Mrdicamentum, Thomrso:'s Eye Water, Sc.
 Also, a cOtplete assortment of Englishand American PAlNTS-among which white and red Lead, Whiting, Chrome Yellow and Green, Prussian Blue No. and 2, Dutch and Rose Pink, Terra De Sienna, Verm,llion, Lamp Black. Sc.
 London Brown Stout and l.. and Phiad. Portcr-Od Madeira. pure Port, Sam"s and other WINES, in hotties and by draught, al retail. Pure C"gniac Brandy, Holland Gin, w. ]. Rum, Sc. as medicines.
 Physicians, Matters. Painters. &c. supplied on as good terms as they can purchase the same qualities in New-York.
 Liiehfeld, Jan. 24 s
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-10-09
SELLING OFF!

THE subscriber being desirous of closing -A the. business of the late firm of GoOdtcin & Gaipin, offers their stock of GOODS at reduced prices. Their stock consists in part of black, blue and olive BrOadcloths; blue and mixed Sattinetts; black, white, yellow, red, and green Flannels black, blue. crimson and green Circassians blue and brown Canbleis; black and brown Linens; Euckrams; fine cot ion Shirtings and Cnmhrics; CaIicoes, great variety; English Ginghams, &c. &c.
 Also, q small assortment Of
 Crockery and Hollow Ware. G5s Most kinds of Country Produce taken in payment. $. GALPIN.
 LitchGeid, Sept. 1a l5
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23
Baltimore LIFE Insurance Companu.
PERPETUAL CHARTER.
JOHN l. DONALDSON, President.


Rob. Oliver, r. A. Taylor,
Saml i. Donaldson, C. A. Schaefer,
Jno b. Morris, Benz. ID. Higdon,
JOS. TOdhuner, Silas nj arean.
GEORGE CARR GRUMPY, Secretary.
INHEs Company makes insurance on Lives Grants An.
nuities, Contracts for Reversonary Payments sells
Endownents and makes all kinds of Contracts in which
the casualties of life and interest Of money involved
Lives will be insured for years. or for fe
small annual appropriation will enable a person to
make provision for his family his death or creditor
whose hopes payment the life of his debtor may
thus secure his debt These assurances can be made
eanure to the benefit OF families without being subject to
claims OF creditors The father of family the age of
4O' may by paying 3 per annum, secure the payment
OF $1,000, to his wife children.
Annui.es will be payable quarterly half yearly, or
support, purchase annuity otyolNr
interest, and thus secure ample income for life
Endowments for children will be granted.
Trusts executed without the danger arising from the
death insolvency OF trustees.
Pamphlets and forms OF application be had at the
Office, ON 18th street, Richmond. JOHN o. LAY,
agent for the Stale Of pirsinia.
January 81. S0-9t.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

VUyHE thorough bred imported Race Horse BARE
IL FOOT, will stand the ensuing season, (Which will
the LIST OF February, and Terminate the
LIST OF Juy1 at my Farm adjoining the town of Manches-
ter, and opposite the City Richmond The are,
fifty dollars the discharged by the payment Of forty
within the season-and sixty TO insure with foai-
and one dollar 10 the Groom-Companies individuals
sending six will be charged but for FIVE. There
lots aud sheds prepared for and pasusge with
out charge Every attention will be paid to prevent scci
dents escapes-but the subscriber will be response
BILE for either Mares will be fed grain at Is aday,
and charge made for the board OF accompany
Ing them. Barefoot osied the property OF Mr.. Watt
In 1920 Zone of the successful sposmen and breed
Of horses in all Engl.nd0 who sold him to Lord
Darlington, from whom he purchased by his present
owner, Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, who sent him to this
country. As racer, Barefoot distinguished on the
English turf any horse Of his day, having beaten many
Of the best in England, aud is said be the only
horse ever imported, that had the GREAT ST. LIE.
For detail OF his performances, zee hand bills
Barefoofs pedigree is equal 10 that of any horse. He
got by Tramp, out Of Rosamond by Buzzsrd her
Ro,ebury sister 10 Hubby by Penomenon her dam Miss
West, by Machen, Regulus, Grab, ChiIders, Basto.
Tramp got by Dick Andrews out Of Gohsnns mare;
her dam Fisxnei, by Trentham, Woodpecker, Everlas
ing by Eclipse Dick Andrews got by Joe Andre 8,
out OF Hghnyor mare; her dam by Cardinal Put, Tat
Ter, Snip, Godophin Arabian Joe Andrews got by
Eclipse, out OF Amsranda, by OmDium her dam Cloudy,
by Blank, Crab, Partner, sc.
Barefoot is red sorrel, five feet two inches high, OF
great bone and sinswand highly formed any horse.
f. c. MAYO.
Richmond, January goth, 1884 sI-2sw3w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

M M DOLLARS REwARO.-Run away from
- lOO the subscriber, residing the Baptist
Seminary, in this county, the 18th inst, my negro
DABNY, formerly the property Of Absolsm Pate, dec.
Of Hanover county, and om whose estate he was pur-
chased Said negro is about 30 years OF age rather dark
in hight thin visage slow in speech but Of very ine.
gent counieDance and expression. He dressed In
dark mixed cassne and pantaoons, striped Virginia
cloth vest and took with him hat cap and other clothing
II is probable that he has been furnished with pass
free papers, aid him in getting OF but doubt Is at
present either in Hanover the vicinity Of Richmond.
f taken in the city Of Richmond within the State and
delivered to me- or secured in Jail, that get him,
ward OF $25 and all reasonable charges, will be paid
and If out Of this State, 800.
Dec. 27. f7O-tfI JOSEPH BERNARD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

| I'm ANCERY-VIRGINIA.-At u Circuit Supe.
II ror Court OF Law and Chancery for Henrco county
held at the Capitol in the city Of Richmond 18th
| Der, 1888:
Finch Cross, John Cross Hugh Davis and Susanna his
WE, william L. White and Elizabeth his wife, and John
H. Davis, infant Of EIvra Davis, by the said Hugh
Davis his next friend, Plaintiff
against
Nancy b. Cross in her own right and as curarx of the
estate Oh Fleming b. Cross, deceased John Ender Sam
uei s. Myers, Tinsey Davis and Charles Starr infant
BY John Robinson the Clerk of this Court his guardian,
assigned 10 defend him i'm this suit, Defendants
This cause in which the plaintiffs appear 10 have pro-
ceeded against the defendant Tnsey Davis who is out
oil this country in the mode prescribed by law against
defendants he still falling to appear and answer
s DAY TO be heard on the bill taken for confessed
the defendants John Enders, and Samuel s. Myers an.
swers OF the defendant, Nancy b. Cross in her own RICH,
and VI me ira' de,e "ua,h, esE.D-'~-p a>-s
dian assigned exhibits and examinations Of Witnesses and
was argued by COUNSEL On consideration whereof, the
Court doth adudge order and decree that the defendant
Nancy b. Cross, do and shall deliver to the plaintiffs the
slaves, Mjor Dce and Evy, admitted by the proceed
ings in this to have been derived by Fleming b.
Cross, by beques from his father, John Cross deceased
forthwith ii they have not been hired out for this year.
then that she deliver them 10 the plaintiffs at the end Of
this year. And the Court doth further adjudge order and
decree, that the said Nancy B. Cross do exhibit before
OF the Commissioners oil this Court full and perfect
statement OF all property money! credits and evidences OF
debt belonging the estate OF her late husband Fem
ing b. Cross which have her possession or know
ledge, over which she hath at any time since the
death OF the said Fleming b. Cross had exercised any
CONTROL showing the value Of such property, credits and
evidences Of debt, either by regular appraisement
other valuation that she render of the sales Of
the perishable property Of the said Fleming b. Cross, de-
ceased, made by her. and account OF the hires in
and profits OF all the slaves Of which the said Flem
ing b. Cross died possessed, well account Of all
her cUrax of the estate the said FIem-
ing b. Cross, before the Commissioner who direct
ed to examine state and settle the said several accounts
and make report thereof TO the Court, with any matters
specially stated, deemed pertinent by himself, which
| may be required by the parties 10 be so stated.
A Copy. Tese, J. ROBINSON, C. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

NoIiCE:.There Is now confined in the Gaol Of the
~ City Of Richmond. negro man. who calls himself
HENRY WILSON. and says he belongs 10 Arthur En-.
merry OF King Queen County, State OF MARYLAND Said
henry Is about 80 years OF age. dark brown complex
ion, and about five feet inches high II said Henry
does belong to said Emmery he will please come forward
prove property, pay charges and take him away other.
wise he will be dealt with the ls~ such cases
THOMAS HARDY,
Gdoler for Nm ID. Wrenn, S c. r.
Richmond, Dec. 9Th, 1888 7O-wI2w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

VUlO CAPITALiSTS.-The subscriber being DESTROYS
- Of closing his business in Montgomery, Alabama,
offers for sale, liberal terms, the wellknown Franklin
Hotel, and all the out-buidings belonging TO the
which establishment from its situation and adv antages, is
considered Of the best stands Hotel in the South
ern country II is doing very extensive business and
under good reputation. Also, fine two.sory wooden
building situated the Franklin Hotel the lot rsnt-
ing two streets with out buildings, kitchen, smoke
house, SC. This building contains three rooms, fronting
the main business street, suitable for fancy establish
ments Of merchandse-Also handsome lot, recently
cupiad as baking establishment, fronting on Market-s
The subscriber offers his Stock of GooDs, and Stand
for Business, as Watch and Jewelry Establishment
the stand is inferior TO none, any where and the Goods
we'll purchased Watch Makers, DESTROYS Of fine
stand and prospects for business would do we'll avail
themselves OF so good an opportunity for business.
The subscriber has few Goods suitable for the dealer
in merchs ndse, which will be sold very low.
Without putting these premises well known 10 pay
fine interest the capital invested and very vaua-
Bile property and, with the increasing prospects OF Mont
gomery, which is daily improving the importance and
ue of this property is constantly enhancing.
Any person wishing TO purchase the WHOLE any part
Of the property, will please address their
to the subscriber early. G. TOMPKINS
montgomery, Dec. FL, 1888. T-lN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

"ARYLAND HOSPITAL.-The period for which
1Vu this we'll known Institution heretofore leased
having expired, open for the reception Of Patients,
under the exclusive management and control OF "The
President and Visiters of the Maryland HosPitd in
Institution
The Buildings are extensive, and having been built
Pressly for Hospital we'll adapted for the purpose
They airy and commodious, and their situation the
heights adjacent to the improved parts Of the City Of Bal
tmore, is healthy and convenient From the i'm.
provements which have been made in the Institution il
offers many advantages to those whose mi,iounes induce
them to avail themselves of its benefits Persons aborng
under alienation OF mind, any bodily nhrmes Except
sickness of an infectious contagious character will be
receved able medical and surgical attendance will be af
forded hem and the character OF the who
Unable members of the "Sisterhood Of Charity, is suf
cient guarantee that every attention will be paid the
safety and comfort of the inmates OF the Hospital Terms
moderate as heretofore. BY order OF the Board.
r. s. STEUART, Presdent.
C. Howard, Secretary. I7S-4lw4wl Jan. l6.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-23

AND FOR SALE.-By virtue OF a deed Of trust from
Doctor George A. SpiIler late of the county of King
William for the purpose Of securing the payment of the
sum OF money therein mentioned to Capt John Lumpkn
the undersigned will SELL by public auction, the high.
est bidder Tor ready money, upon the premises Saur
day. the Is, day Of February 1884, the Tract Of Land on
which the said Doctor George A. Spler resided at the
time OF his demse lying in the county of King william
aforesaid, four miles from Ayets and from Cat tail
Church, containing by survey acres
The title 10 believed TO be good, will convex ONLY
such title as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
THOMAS DABNEY, Trustee.
Il.