davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-10-11

CoMMENDABLE CoURTEsy.--Mr. Holmes
the General Agent of the American Bible
Socity in the Western country returns his
acknowledgements, in one Of the Cincinnati
papers, to the many landlords Of public
houses who have enlert aimed him without
charge during his travel as agent and also
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-10-11
INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE UPON SEED

We received, lat spring, twelve ears of
Dulton corn fiom Nj. Osborn, from Oswe.
gocounty, his residence differing from ours
IN latitude and altitude, abouttwo degrees.
We planted with this seed about eight rows
across our field, the residue being planted
with seed cf our own raising. The Oswe.
20 corn iasselled about two weeks earlier
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-10-11

selection Of male, is the indication OF a
good constitution. In all animals, a w.dc
ches: indicates strength of constitution ana
there can be no doubt that this IS ;he po'n'
Of hape most material for breederto look
at in the selection of either bull or a ram.
In order 10 ascertain that the chest oil these
ooinals is the wide, it is not sufficient to
observe tha, they have wide bosoms, ous
the width that is perceived in looking at
them in the front, should be Continued along
the brisket, which ought 10 show great fuli'
ness in the part which is just under the el:
bows it is also necessary that they should
be what is called thick through the heart.
Another indication Of a good constitution
is, that male animal should have Il mascu.
line appearance. With this view, a Ger.
tain degree of coarseness is by no means
objectionable, but this coarseness should not
be such as would be likely to show itself IN
a castrated animal, because it might thus
happen that the oxen or wethers produced
from such sire, would be coarse also,
which in them would be fault. Another
point to be attended TO, not merely as an
indication Of good constitution, but as a
merit of i,selfds that an animal should exhibit
greal muscular power, or rather th,d his
muscles should be large. This is an usual
accompaniment ofstrength and constitution,
but it also shows that there VIII be good
proporiionale mixture Of lean and fat N the
mea: produced from the animal the MUS
cles being that part which in meat is lean.
A thick neck in both bulls and rams is a
proof Of the muscles being large, and there
can hardly be a greater fault in the shape OF
male animal Of either sort, than his hav-
ing thin neck. am inclined to say, that
in the New Leicester breed Of sheep, whicI,
is the breed to Which | am accustomed, a
rams neck cannot be too .hick.-O,her
indications of muscle in sheep are more
Difficult, to observe than in cattle. In bull,
there ought to be full muscle on boil sides
of the backbone, jus: behind the top ofth@
shoulder blades he ought also to have the
muscles on the outside ofthe thigh full, and
extending down nearly 10 the housh. j
will seldom happen that a bull having ,hese
indications will be deficient in muscle"
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-10-11

The following description of two fine
Barbs we take from q letter in the New
York Spirit of the Times, dated St. Mary's,
Ohio, Sept, ID.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
DANDRUFF AND Badness.

nLDRTDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA--The arti-
~ Gle named above is chemical combination Of such
ingredients have proved themselves eicacous in
sstng the natural growth OF the human hair and
ing all obstacles to its perfect development. In COM
mendng this article 10 the particular notice Of discern
ing public the proprietor is but recapuating the of
pressed sentiments OF Of the many hundreds who
have successfully tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
tiesthis compound having acquired for itself charac-
ter for singular merit and value II is used by ladies' and
gentlemen generally to keep the Hair moist and beautiful
and the head free from Dand which it does per-
fectly and thus prevents Badness
CAUTION.-Observe that each bottle Of the genuine
Basam Of Columbia has splendid engraved wrapper, on
which is repre- scented the Falls Of Niagara, &c.
For sale wholesale retail by COMSTOCk d co,
Fletcher street, near Maiden lane door from Pearl
street
Also for sale by Robert s. Patterson, VIM Fischer, f.
H. IL c. II James. J. Young 81 Co, Washington City.
dec som ....y st..-. t....= ...'
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

LAYS LINIMENT.--No Fiction.--This ex,raordi
- nary chemical composition, the result Of science
and the invention of celebrated medical the
ducion Of which 10 the public invested with the so
lemnity Of death bed beques has gained repu.
laiion unparalleled fully sustaining the correctness ofihe
lamented DIR. Gndleys las confession, that he dared
not die without giyngto poery the benefit Of his know
ledge this subject" and he therefore bequeaihed his
friend and attendant, Solomon Hays, the Of his
discovery.
is used in the principal hospitals and the private
practice IN our country, first and most certainly for the
cure Of the Piles. and also extensively and eectuay
a. TO bate creduliiy uness where effects W.T.
messed. Externally in the following complaints
FOR Dropsy-Cfeang extraordinary absorption t,once.
All Swelhngs Reducing them in few hours.
Sheumaiism Acute OF Chronic, giving quick ease.
Sore Throat--By cancers, ulcers, or colds
Group and Hopping Cough Externally, and oyerthe
chest
All Bruises Sprains and Burns curing in few hours
Sores and UlcersW hetheIfresh or long standing and
fever sores
Its operations upon adults and children in reducing
rheumatic swengs and loosenmg coughs and tighness
Of the chest by relaxation Of the parts has been supns
ing beyond conception. The common remark OF those
who have used i in the Piles is Il acts like charm
The Pies--The price 81 Is refunded TO any person
who will bottle Of Hays Liniment for the Piles and
return the empty hottie without being cured These
the positive orders of the proprietor to the Agents and
out Of many thousands sold, not one has been
cessful.
We might insert certificates any length bu, prefer
that those who sell the article, should exhibit the original
to purchasers.
engraved wrapper which is my name, and also that
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and retail by CoMsToCK 4 CO. sole
Agents, Fletcher street, near Maiden lane, door be-
low Pearl street, New York, and by Druggist nevey
town in the Union
All Editors who win insert the above months IN
weekly paper shall be entitled to dozen Of the article
For sale by Robert 3. Patterson, VIM Fischer, +, II.
& g. II. James, and Young q Co., Washington City,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
LETTER TO DIR. GREEN.

nEAR FRIEND Some three years since, made
- application to you hearing and eye-slght
and at the same time, for friend OF mine, Mr. Norton
(caro who afflicted with great degree OF deafness
mention these circumstances TO bring the matter fresh
to your mind. We received your remedy, followed the
prescriptions and restored to the use OF our
ears and eycsour general health also improved in the
mean time by the excellent advice you gave US on the
subject Of health and long life, :,
Young man applied TO me few days since for inor-
nation he is afflicted with weak eyes medical men here
in our parts Of the world tell him that the optic is
weak | Immediately referred him to you, as the OILY
man in the circle Of acquaintance, who could give
lief in such cases and he conveniently able TO write,
concluded to write myself and at the time enclose
your customary FIVE dollar Fee and request that which is
necessary will quickly be sent on.
BE kind and send to Of your pamphlets on the
subjects Of health, temperance and long lie.
Yours, in friendship,
u. w. ELLIS, p. M.
Granville, Ohio, September 10th, 1885,
To DR.. GREEN, Bethlehem, Pa.
NIB We are given to understand that assistance is
by mail free Of POSTAGE and il any additional help
should be wanted twill be forwarded without any further
charge.
This is frulya Christian principle, and viii find its
ward in this and in the world TO come. feb l-3tt
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
on THE LAVE WAR, br.ween Die U

HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR, between the y.
III States and Great Britun, with full account Of
every battle by Sea and Land, and much other norma
ton volume Of AGO pages with five cngavings price GO
cents, is Just received, for sale by i. TAYLOR.
The Naval Battles fought by the U. 8. Navy from its
first establishment to the present time, volume with 81
illustrations-S7 cents.
Also. "'rhe Naval Monument by Abel Bowen, vol.
with o5 nautical engraynss Of the battles fought between
the Nayies of the U. States and Great Britain
H. Lees Campaign in the CarolInas". vol syo, and
other similar worksAl for sale as above at the lowest
prices. June
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

DALDNESS.-Abea beautiful head Of hair is the grand
- est ornament belonging to the human frame. How
strangely the loss Of changes the and pre-
mafurely brings on the appearance of old age, which
many to reco at being uncovered and sometimes
even shun society avoid the tests and Of their
acquaintance the remainder of their lives consequent
ly spent in retirement In short the loss Of pro-
pery fills the generous thinking youth with that heavy
sinking gloom does the loss of his hair To all
these unpleasant circumstances, OLDRIDGE'S BALM
OF COLUMBIA stops the hair from falling off on the
FIRST appicaton and few bottles again. 1t
likewise produces eyebrows and whiskers prevents the
hair from turning gray, makes it curl beautifully, and
frees from scur Numerous certificates OF the first
spectabity in support of the virtues Of Odridges Balm
are shown by the propretors.
H1 Read the following:
ROBERT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor of Pha.
dephia has certified may be below the high
character Of the following gentlemen:
ne UNDERSIGNED 40 hereby certify that we have used
have found highly seryceabe not only preventive
against the falling Of S Of hair BY, also certain
Methodist Minister in ST George charge,
@s No Sc North Fifth street.
JOHN p. INGLIS, 33l Arch st.
JOHN d. THOMAS, M. D. l63 Race st.
JOHN s. FUREY, l0l Spruce ST.
HUGH MCURDY. 243 South 7th ST.
JOHN GARD, ir. 123 Arch st.
II will certainly raise its virtues in the estimation Of
the public, when it is known that three OF the above
ers are than so years Of age and the others not less
than 80.
From the Mayor
CoMMoswEALrH or PENNsYLvANn,l
City Of Philadelphia.
ROBERT WHARTON Mayor of said city OF Phi.
ladelphia, do hereby certify that well acquainted
with Messrs. p lngs, John s. Furey, and Hugh Me-
Cnrdy whose names signed to the above certificate,
that they are gentlemen of character and responsibility,
and as such full credit should be given the said cert
cate. a#. f"4.
In witness whereof, have hereunto my hand, and
caused the seal of the city to be affixed this
IL. 81 sixth day OF December, sc.
ROBERT WHARTON Mayor.
observation-disclosures that each boffle n TIC ,.nn;nc
Balm has splendid engraved wrapper on which is re-
presented the Falls OF niagara, the agents name, &c.
, To Editors, &c.-All country papers who will insert
he ABOVE once week IL months, and send number
to the agents. shall be entitled to one dozen az Balm
Sold Wholesale and retail by COMSTOCK e. co,
Sole agents tor America Fletcher street, near Maiden
iane one door below Pearl street, New York and by one
or more druggists in nearly every town in the Union
For sale by Robt S. Patterson, VIM Fischer, +. II. g.
U. H. James, J. Young 81 Co., Washington City.
dec sem
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
DARBouR 4 HARRINGToN,s EQUITY pI

BARBOUR & HARRiNGToN's EQUITY d.
I'D GEST.-An Analytical Digest Of the Equity Cases
decided the Of the several states and Of the Uni
ted States from the earliest period and Of the decisions
in equity in the Courts Of Chancery and Exchequer in
England and Ireland and the Prvy Council and House
Of Lords from Hillary Term Of 1922, forming complete
abstract Of all the American, English and Irish Eque
Reports down to 1886, in vols.
An additional supply this day received for sale by
feb5 r. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
HAYS LINIMENr FoR THE PLIES

NJ HAYS LINIMENT FOR THE PILES.-The
proprietor begs leave recommend, which he does with
the fullest confidence Of the most valuable remedies
known tor this troublesome and painful complaint With
out going into detail he deems il enough TO saw that he
has IN his possession undoubted testimonials that has
more completely answered the purpose for which il is in
Tended than any other popular medicine. This remedy
is perfectly innocent in its application 10 ali conditions
ages and sexes Full directions accompany each bottle
For sale wholesale and retail Fletcher street near
Maiden lane, one door below Pearl street doc s'6m
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

HUIZOT'S HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN
VI EUROPE from the fall OF the Roman Empire to the
French Revolution, in volume, translated from the
French, is just received, for sale by +. TAYLOR.
Also, 80 The Limitations Of Human Responsibility, by
President Wayland ! vol. nov 3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

NEW DRAMAS, Farces, &c. &c.-The Irish Lion,
IN The Omnibus the Ransom, the Gladiator, the Num-
NV Sptre the Bottle Imp, Flight TO America the Mar
about Town Pleasant Neighbors, My Fellow Clerk and
many Others are this day received for sale by r.
IOR ~ 10 /. 3 and Is cents each. may
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
F. TAYLOR.
,n."2 vols. in full

CHEAP BOOKS, for sale by +. TAYLOR.
~ Coopers England, by Amcrican,"2 vols IN full
binding, price for the set rs cents.
Coopets France vols price for the set rs cents
Coopcrs Italy, by an American" vols. rs cents.
Coopers" Switzerland" first and second serics-each
in vols price IS censthe regular price of the above
works being 81 rs each oct II
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

@r.st. ..a. WASHINGTON, May Z, 1889.
DIVIDEND of three per cent for the last months
IA has this day been declared on the capital stock OF
This institutions PAYABLE to the several stockholders
demand JAS. ADAMS, Cashier. ap ii
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

SLAVERY in AMERlCA--Bcing a Review Of Miss
NJ Marneau on that suhject--Bya South Carolinian--
is just published and this day received for sale nv
lune r TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

UNIVERSAL HISTORY, from the creation of the
" world to the beginning of the Eighteenth century, by
Lord Woodhouselce, in octave volumes,
just published (ls3s) price 50 SO.
oct6 r. TAYLOR
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

HISTORY OF ROME-Tnnslated from the Ger
i IL Of Heron and Schosser, 1 vol. svo is inst
abolished and for sale by FTAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

rTERM REPORTS in the Court Of Queens Bench,
i by Wimore & Hodges Of the Inner Temple:
Bail Court, by J. L. Wollaston Of the Middle Temple.
Court Of Common Pleas, by T. J, Arnold, OF Lincolns
Inn
Cour, Of Exchequer, by Horn and Hurlsfone Of the
Middle Temple.
This series commenced with the reign Of Queen vc,o-
ria and up to January, 1899, numbers have been
printed including those for Michaelmas Term 1885, and
containing the whole Common Law and Exchequer Re-
ports OF England up to that period price IS per
Der the first number is this day received by y Taylor,
and may be examined and subscribed for at his
The succeeding numbers will be received in quick
be through the mails slight periodical postage
any parts Of the u s.
F. TAYLOR is also agent for the Law Library and
'Jurist' July 3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

NEW GAZETTEER.-Broo New Universal Ga
IN zeeer, just published Qs39) in one large volume,
containing in addition to the usual matter Of Gazetteer
large amount of valuable and useful information, di-
recty or indirectly connected with the subjects but not
to be found in other works of this descrp the whole
brought down to 1899. Just received for sale by
ru 4 F. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

L RHETMATISM-It is absolutely asserted on the
most positive proof that the above complaints
ed and cured by the timely Of Hays Liniment II is
impossible TO find in this paper present those
proofs which conclusive and convincing. They may
he seen Mt length as below.
The true article has splendid engraved wrapper with
agents and propretor's Call at Q Fletcher street,
near Maiden lane door below Pearl street, where the
article is sold
dec som SOLOMON HAYS
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

THE PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN KEEP
SAKE" for the coming year, lately received for sale
by f. TAYLOR together with all the other Souvenirs,
yc, published. dec
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
THE MADIsoNIAN.

THx MAprsosrAs is published Tn-weekly during tho
si.,inps Of Congress, and Sem-wecky during the re
cess Tri-weekly on Tuesdays Thursdays, and Satur
days.
Advertisements intended for the Tuesday paper
,honld be sent in early on Mondsy--tbose for the
Tbursdsy paper, early on Wednesday, and for The SS
,nriay paper, early on Friday
Ofies, Z sfrsei, neay Tenth.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

GsOLMAN'S MONTHLY MISCELLANY, edited by
~ Granville Meen and William Gutter, published In
thick monthly numbers, for 5doars per OF ~ cs
number The first number of the above is Just received
by r. TAYLOR. jy 10
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

TINE VIRGINIA SPRINGS" Six Weeks in Eau
i quer," illustrating the Scenery, Localities Medici,
nal virtues, &c. &c. Of the Warrenon Springs, small
volume, by Visiter price SO cents.
The White Sulphur Papers or Life at the Springs OF
Western Virginia, vol. For sale by
July 10 r. IAfLof.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

WALTER SCOTS COMPLETE WORKS, in
novels together with his tales from the Souvenirs and
Reviews the other volumes containing all his Poems,
all his Histories, his Tales Of Grandfather in series
the Mnstresy Of the Scottish Border Border Aniiqui
ties Demonology Sermons Paul's Letters History
Of Scotland Life Of Napoleon Life Of Swift Life of
DRYDEN; Lives Of the Noveliss and very many other
Of his minor works pamphlets and articles from the
gaines not contained in other edition. Strongly
bound in CLOTH and embelshed with two beautiful por-
traits. just received for sale by f. TAYLOR Price Sl7
NAV 26
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

VITHEATLEY ON COMMON PRAYER.--lllus-
w trations Of the Book Of Common Prayer by Charles
Wheatey, Vicar of Brent and Pelham England, vol.
American edition, improved by additions ana notes.
ada, ting the book the Protestant Episcopal Church OF
America. Just received for sale by
iy 10 +. IAfLoN
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

0SHEAP BOOKS.--Just received by +. TAYLOR,
~ the whole complete in large closely printed oca-
vo volume
Combe on the Constitution Of Man,
Fosters Essays on Decision Of Character, &c.
Madame de Stacl's Influence Of Literature on Socie-
~, Essays, &c.
The Philosophy of Sleep, by Macnish.
Macnshs Anatomy Of Drunkenness.
Mason's acknowledge all in a complete and per-
feet form we'll printed fine paper price for the whole,
81 rs well bound nov
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30
CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS, JOURNALS,
~ LAWS, AND DEBATES-GEORGE TEN

4 CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS, JOURNALS,
~ LAWS, AND DEBATES.-GEORGE TEN
PLEMAN has for sale at his Book and Stationary Store,
opposite the General Post Office, all the Journals Of Con-
gress, from 774 to 1897. Gales and Seatons American
State Papers in 81 folio vols, from the first to the Oath
Congress inclusive, or from 1889 10 1923.
The Regular Series of Documents in royal vo. vol
umes, published each Session, from the 18th to the
9th Congress inclusive from 1923 to 1897 The Laws
of Congress- vols containing the Laws from the first
the 22d Congress inclusive, from 1889 to 4h Of
March, 1888 the is made complete to the 4th Of
March, 1897 by the pamphlet Laws Of the 23d and Oath
Congress. This is the edition used by Congress and the
Public Offices
Story's Laws Of the United States, in vols from 1889
4th Of March, 1887 The 4h vol contains index
the four volumes.
The pamphlet or Session Laws Of the United States
from the 5,h the Oath Congess inclusive, from 1897
TO 1897. Any separate pamphlets can be furnished.
Gales and Seatons Register Of Debates in Congress.
All Documents Foreign Relations; Finance, Com
merce, and Navigation; Internal Improvement Military
and Naval Affairs Indian Affairs Public Lands and
Claims Of every description be furnished separately
in sheets.
Also for sale as above, large collection of files Of
Newspapers published in Washington and soma Of the
principal cities in the United States.
Aug. %. d3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

r ETTERS FROM UNDER A BRIDGE, by N. P.
IL Willis collected and published in book form, vol.
Just received for sale by F. TAYLOR for Circulation
among the subscribers to the Wavey Circulating Libra.
ry, Immediately East Of Gadsby's Hotel. may IL
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

VTOLTAIRE'S COMPLETE WORKS, in French
v Forty five volumes large quarto size, in full cali
binding in good order; many OF the volumes containing
numerous engayings, offered for sale Lone copy only
at the low price Of rs cents per volume.
ap27 IAfLoh.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

DTHE LATE MAYOR Of Philadelphia has certi.
fed under seal of tie city the character Of several
DIyines, Physicians, and gentlemen of high standing
who declare positively under their hands (a Of which
may be seen at the place named below that the Balm
OF Columbia is only preservative, but posi-
tivey restorative Of the human hair ALSO
for Dandrif. Who shall dispute, or who go bald The
only true have splendid steel plate engraved wrapper
with falls Of Niagara, &c. on it. Enquire at No.
Fletcher street, door below Pearl street. Maiden
lane dec som
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

IIOME AS FOUND, &c, the continuation Of Home
Ii ward Bound, by Cooper, just received by
+. TAYLOR Immediately east OF Gadsby's.
Also, Napoleon Memoirs, Evenings with Prince Cam
baceres Second Consul Arch Chancellor Of the Empire
Duke OF Parma, 60. by Baron Langon. Country Stories,
by Miss Milford, in volume. nov 81
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-30

EMS.-A Treatise on Gems, by DIR. l.. Feutchwan-
ger reference to their practical and scientific value
svo vol with engravings price $l % being useful
guide for the Jeweller, Amateur Artist Lapdary Mine
the most interesting American Gems and Ornaments and
Architectural materials.
An additional supply this day received, for sale by
Taylor. may ~