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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

TEEcRAPnSG oNA Long CRcrn.--The feat Of telegraph
ing direct, in single circuit, between New York and
New Orleans Witnessed last evening at the ONCE of
the New York, Washington and New Orleans line,
hessrs. Cure, Of New York, and Bardsrin OF New Or
leans, officiating operators. This effected by the
aid Of six repeaters-a very simple arrongement-by
which the aid OF way batteries intervals Of
dred miles Is secured Tecgraphng in very long circuits
by the Morse stem, is practically day after day quite
impossible; bat 1t il believed by those competent to
form correct judgment in such matters that tho newly
invented and wonderful machine OF Mr.. Hughes will
render IL easy 70 telegraph at all times when the wires
are not actually parted IN circuits OF thousand
miles We understand that several Of the Huqhes ma
chimes are nearly completed and that they have been
secured by company who propose to open now line
TO The South In the course of ow weeks, the most
pie Arrangements for this purpose having been already
cOmpeted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30
Fram PliIaaIelnhia

ROBBERY OF REGISTERED LETTERS AT THE POST OF.
lICE-MEpAL FOR CAPT. ISGRAHAM, ETC.
PImADrIrmA, Nov. 20, 1885,
number Of registered letters in tho Philadelphia
Post Office are missing and here Ia quite excitement
among the parties interested and the clerks Among the
letters missing two mailed by Thomas Bidle Co..
containing $1,000 coupon Of the PcnnyIvania State
Bonds and 81 GOO worth OF the bonds Of the Weteheser
railroad. Nessrs Cav and Macalistcr have also lost
81, 600 in bonds Of the latter description
The remains OF Baron de st. Andre late French Consul
in this city who killed in the Burlington catastro.
phe, were yesterday removed to the Cathedral Cemetery
In tho presence Of the brother Of the deceased who
Gently arrived from France.
gold medal has been struck at the Philadelphia Mint
after design furnished by Capt Eastman of the army
under the direction Of resolution by Congress- Or pre-
sen'aon 70 Capt Ingraham, and sent 70 the Presi
dent today 1t weighs twcnty-seven ounces costing
$780, The face represents the American snd Austrian
vessels at anchor before Smyrna the has the
following inscription it, Presented BY the President
Of the United States TO Commander fngrahsm, tssti-
msnia Of the high entertained by Congress OF his
gallant and iudiciou conduct the "a Of July, 1863"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

ana we nave grand totaA o.. Soo, wv
And this does not include the Allied naval
forces of the Baltic and Black Seas, and the
Sea Of AEON, which will probably foot up ano-
Their item Of at least City thousand men.
On the other side, Russia has about 200, 900
men in the Crimea, perhaps $4,000 about the
Caspian, Kars and Turkey on the south shore
OF the Black Sea, 100000 at and about Niko-
laiaf, 10000 at Odessa, and perhaps 100000 at
ST. Petersburg, Cronstadt, Sweaborg, Helsing-
fors and the Baltic coasts generally with re-
serves in Poland, and detehed squads scatter
ed around her vast frontiers, equal to 100000
more. These figures, if summed up
and added to the forces Of the Allies, will give
us over million of men appropriated to the
humane occupation of cutting each others
threats, and destroying by fire, sword and bomb
shells the homes, the hopes and the happiness
of millions of helpless women and children.
And all apparently resulting from puerile
quarrel concerning the Holy Places of Jeru-
salem.
We can now believe that the thirty years
war in Germany originated from dispute
about well bucket, that the first French re-
volution was precipitated by diamond neck
lace, and that the British fleet lately detailed
to this side the Atlantic was for the express
purpose of arrestiDg Russian privateers and
the Irish-American revolutionary expedition
destined for Dublin. /" What great fire
small spark kindleth''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

The MEETING or CONGREss-THE ORGANTzA-
TIoN or THE HoUsE--VIEws OF THE PREss.-
We transfer to another part of this paper
number Of extracts from our newspaper ex-
changes in reference to the organization of
Congress. Nothing very clear or definite in
the way Of q fixed conclusion can be derived
from these extracts; but still they throw some
glimmeriDgs Of light on the otherwise mex
plicable confusion of parties and factions of
our new House Of Representatives. The latest
report is that the Northern Know Nothings
and black republicans will unite, and divide
the plumber of the House Offices, leaving the
matter Of principles an open question. We
have yet day or two Intervening before the
assembling of the two houses; ana in the in
terval there may be some joint stock caucus
ing that will settle the difficulty, at least upon
the Speaker, though it is more likely that the
House will meet without any effective pre-
concerted arrangement for speedy organize
ton. While awaiting further Developments
from Washington we turn over our chapter Of
extracts to the consideration of oil parties
concerned. One thing is very certain--we
shall have most exciting, turbulent, wrang-
ling, pungent and extraordinary session, and
the fun and the trouble will commence on
Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

ORGANIZATION or CoNGgEss-A VALUABLE
Bnr.--Om Albany journals are very much
concerned in respect to the organization of
Congress, particularly the Seward central or
gan. Father Weed, or his tactotam, says that
Every anticipates proraeted struggle in the or
ranixa lion Of the House Of Representatives. and vet
uevery one may be disappointed In 1919 there vsrc
co baIots Ter Speaker, consuming three weeks when
resolution was adopted that the I'D ballot ninratv
should elect. Under this role Howell Cobb was chosen
Now a similar rule may he adopted but unless
the rame of doughtscing" shall be more rife than wa
b.sye II n be- choice will be easily or speedily effect
ed without such rule.
Here is a precious hint thrown out to the
democracy. If they can unite they can com
mand plurality Of the House; and who knows
but that motion that plurality shall elect
the Speaker will be supported hy the ultra
Seward men, in order TO defeat the conserva.
tive Know Nothings- This is the hint, we sus
pect, Of the Albany Journal We have only
~ 1t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

RENEWED ASSURANCES or PEAcr,--Good old
Zachary Taylor said in one OF his messages to
Congress, ave are at peace with oil the world
and seek to extend our relations of amity to the
rest of mankind" From oil that we can learn
there are few more messages OF the same sort
left, and that the annual message OF Mr. Pierce
will be particularly pacific and oily. Wall
stree. never had such o public benefactor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30
Gov. Rceder at Trenton.

TRENTON, n. j., Nov. %, 1856.
Gov Reedcr addressed large meeting here this even
ng, the advantages Of Kansas agricultural coun-
try of the wrongs Of freemen in Kansas, and Of tho
prospects Of the future of Kansas under fair and proper
legislation,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

TRACKING THE HARDs.-~ We find it stated by
soft shell contemporary that the aggregate
democratic vote Of 1868 was as follows
Softs 9S 755
Total democratic vote in 1855 ............. 1s273l
The democratic vote this year is as follows:-
softs. ....... o. 507
Hards ....,.................... 53025
Total democratic vote this fall .......... 14o, 1872
Decrease of democratic votes since 1858 a. 200
Forty thousand hards missing-carricd off,
perhaps, by the dark lantern. At this rate,
unless something is done to harmonizc the
party very soon, there will be nothing of it
left worth harmonizing. What says Mr.. John
Cochrane2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30
The Report. OF the Weather.

AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, Nov. Pop. NJ
There has been a slight fail Of here to-day. me
weather ia colder the Thermometer standing At e deg
and failing
AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEw CRIEANs, Nov. 800 r. NJ
The weather here picasant, and moderately cool but
not quite cold enough FOR ovcrcoats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

A MILLION Or MEN IN THE FIELD.--The pre-
sent struggle between Russia and her enemies
has, we dare say, drawn of million of men
from the avoeations or pastimes of peace, who
are now in the field, in the bloody business of
war, to say nothing Of the thousands sacrificed
already to this Unsuitable Moloch. A circular,
printed ct Vienna, estimates the Turkish and
Allied forces at 100000 men, without includ-
ing the Turkish army of $4,000 men on the
banks Of the Danube. The enumeration is
&h,,o Ia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-30

Cotton has declined &c. The aAles to-day foot up
. 600 ba!er. =
NV oaIg,ys Nov. %, 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, on the 22d day of September, A. y.
w 1854, Johannis Wilhelm MOlcr, and Maria
Hubsch executed unto Frank lin X. Cutting, As TTus-
tee Ger tain deed Of trust conveying 10 to said Trus
lee the following parcel ofand situated in the county
Of Clinton and State Of IOwa,tO witt The South East
quarter Of SECTION, number thirteen (i3) Township
eighty zone s North of Range two East of the 5th p.
NJ and also the following parcel Of land situated in
the county of Scott In said State Of low: to wit The
East one half of Lot number i've ~ In 1lock number
10Y In Tichenor second addition TO the city Of Daven-
Dor, which said conveyance was made and executed
BIZ the said Moer and Hubsch for the purpose Of se-
curing the yment ofa certain promisory note sign
mann dated the 18th day Of September A. y. 1854 for
the sum of three hundred, thrty-sevcn So 100 dol.
lars and payable to tho order OF Sylvester Churchill
in one year from the date thereof with interest vt ten
per cent per annum, after due.
And now the said note having become due and Pay
able and the said Johannis Wilhelm, Moller, Mar.
ia Hubsch and .Wedemann having failed to pay The
same or any part thereof.
Aforesaid do give this public notice, that BY virtue al
the powers which 10 in said Instrument contained,
will on Monday the 18th day Of October A. d. le5s at
The hour Of two O'Clock In the afternoon OF said day,
Al the Court House door in the city OF Davenpor ex
pose and offer for SALE the parcels Of land which are
above described such parcel or so much thereon as
shall be sufficient to satisfy and pay the amount OF SAID
note, with tho interest thereon 10 the Gay
Of payment, and expense sttending said sale.
natsd this 18th day Of September A. ID. 1855.
FRANKLIN II. CUTTING Trustee,
.apeldts Corbin 4 Dow, Auys.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

The greatest lumberman in America Is
William Price, of Quebec. He has erected
q wharf at River La Loup, 100 miles below
Quebec, at q cost Of $4,000 to accommo.
date hie lumber business. He is the most
extensive dealer in North America; has 81
saws running near that place; ~ ~ 81 ct
Johns Bay; 80 in constant operation ~ ~
ha Bay, and at gaguenay Rapids 10 more:
He also purchases some millions o. iee'
from the Ottaws. II 10 said he has furnish
ed, 70, several years, employment for from
1000 10 5000 men, and frcighsed over
hundred ships annually with lumber for Eu'
yopeap markets. Koch. ADJ,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

CONVERSION OF DE.ERr INTO LAKE.
Captain William Allan Of the British
navy, has published book advocating the
conversion of the Arabian Desert into an
ocean. The author believes that the great
valley extending from the 90 uthern dspres.
sion of the Lebanon range to the head Of
the Red Sea, has been once IN ocean. II
is in many places 300 feet below the level
Of the Mediterranean, and in it are situated
the Dead Sea and the Sea of Tiberias. He
believes tina. this ocean, being cut of from
the Red Sea BY the rise Of the LAM at the
southern extremity, and being only fed BY
small streams, gradually became dried by
solar evaporation. He proposes to cut
canal of adequate size from the head OF the
Gulf of Akaba to the Dead Sea and another
from the Mediterranean, near Mount Car
mel, across the plain Eshraelon to the rs
sure in the mountain range OF Lebanon:
By this means the Mediterranean would
rush in, with fall of 1900 feet, fill up the
valley, and substitute on ocean OF 1000
square miles in extent, fer barren. useless
desert; thus making the navigation to lndia'
as shor, as the overland route, spreading
fertility over now arid country, and open
ing 10 the fertile regions of Palestine to
settlement and Gu tivation.
The conception is magnificent one but
no sufficient survey has been made to
determine its practicability or its cost.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25


Tbs DUKE OF RooUELAIRE.-It seems
thut when travelling he used a very mean
equippage and dressed in a very shabby
manner. Passing through Lyons in this
guse, he was observed by the bishop ofthe
diocese. who was afflicted with an insatia-
BILE appetite for news The bishop seeing
q strange traveller Of mean appearance,
thought, he had only plebian to deal with,
and wishing to crafty his ruling passion.
cried out, iii! hi" Roquelaire immedi.
ately desired his postllion to stop, and the
curious prelate advancing to the carriage
demanded:
Where have you come FRONT"
Paris" was the curt reply.
"What is fresh in PARISH
"Green peas"
"But what were the people saying when
you came away"
"vespers."
"Goodness. man! who are you! What are
you calledl"
Ignorant and uneducated persons call
me Hi. hi. but gentlemen term me the Duke
de Roquelaire. Drive on. postillion. -
The duke passed on, leaving the astounded
bishop staring alter the carriage.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

The BeiIefontaine Gazette has lively
story 20 tell of business on that end OF the
Mad River Road. 1t says, "the Distributing
Train on the NJ. r. g. L. E. R. r. left b. re
on Saturday last, with SO heavily laden
cars, drawn by the locomotives "Sandusky
and Huron" We ure told that the night
trains on this road are so heasy-wlth ire
quently three trains at this station AZ one
time--so long, Notwithstanding our excel
len, side track facilities, that It 10 d'fhcult
for the Night Express to get past. One
nipbt last week. two Of the trains being BE-
hind time, lowing to their enormous loads)
Ave trains were here at ono time, number
inc some two hundred cars.-CsHe'nnsf'
Gar.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
ssttlingspisputs.

| IN w. Clark's life and times OF Bishop
needing the following anecdote 10 related:
| mr.. Hedding sat between two men, and
me wife Of each sat beside her husband.
Iney began to talk over the subject of dis.
pnse. (relating to the division Of some prop.
eftyD when one of them suddenly warmed
up and called the other a liar. Instao,lv
both started to their feet and rushed A. EACH
other; the females screamed and : general
warm ensued Mr.. Hedding proved himself
equsi to the awkward emergency. He
rusned between them, seized each by the
collar OF bis coat, and with his hereulean
frame and strength, held them at arms
length, face to face, but unable to strike
each other. They struggled for moment.
out found themselves as though clutched BY
the jaws Ofa vice. Holding them At arms
length he commenced to lecture them in
round terms.
: From the hearing Of this
entire lecture there was no escape, and
they writhed under it's whitening power
When they were somewhat calm, MI. He'd.
ding suddenly exclaimed, "Let us pray"
and kneeled down, bringing the two men
with him to their knees upon the floor
Still retaining his grasp, he prayed for them
in most powerful manner. When he had
closed, he shook the one he held by his
right hand, saying, "Pray, brother pray
Soon he commenced praying and weep ping,
confessing his sins and beseeching God and
his brother to forgive him. When the first
had concluded, Mr.. Hedding shook the 9th.
er, and called upon him to pray. He was
the most pugnacious Of the two, and it was
hard work for him to clear his throat 90 az
to give utterance to words. "a thousand
frogs seemed clogg,ng his speech;" but he
at length broke through his difficulty. and
prayed cd and his brother to forgive him.
When he said"Amen," Mr.. Heddng rslin
pushed his grasp. and then all rose to their
feet. "Now shake hands, BRETHREN" said
he, "and live as brethren, and love each
other as long as you live" They immedi-
ately embraced euch other and almost as
quickly settled the dispute.
The two men ever after lived on the best
terms OF fraternal aud Christian fellow.
ship.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

$50 Boxes window Glass.
Ranging from 7X9to 24x4s. This will be sold ut
bargain. -
~ Bbls. LINSEED OIL AND TURPENTIHE,
500 lbs. Vegetable Cattle Powders,
and cattle.
All the popular
Patent Medicines Of the Day.
Give us q call as We purpose selling to every cnsto-
mer. HINES b CLIPPINGER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

Rock ISLAND RAILROAD STocK.-The
advance of this stock to leading position
in the New York market 10 another evidence
Of the general confidence in the integrity Of
the managers Of the road, and in the divi-
dend-paylng attributes of the work ITSELF
We are glad that this reward Of the fnan-
cial ability and practical railroad skill Of
Mr.. Farnsm has been at last bestowed. He
has worked for it faithfully, and is now en-
titled to enjoy it.-Chic. Trib.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

Jesse Harrison, a colored fruit psdlsT.
marched one day through the streets OF
Baltimore, with basket and large Placard.
on which was, "The proceeds Of this days
sales will be devoted 10 the colorsd suffer-
ers OF Norfolk and Portsmouth" AT night
he handed into the office of the America"
125.l2
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
EMIGRANTs TO IOWA
All Want Good and Reliable Maps.

HEM, Williams b Co.'S Township Maps are the
IL best, being piled from the United States Sur
veys, Official information, aud personal rccounois-
sance: showing the streams roads towns, post Offices,
county seats, works Of Internal impro ETC..
etc Being published within the state fact, the
cnly teiublc and complete
MAP OF IOWA.
Being regu larly appointed age for the sale OF
these maps We are prepared to furnish them TO the
trade at the publishers lowest wholesale rates. or BY
the single copy. Also:
40 dor. J. H. Cotton 4 Co. and Ensign, Bridgman
Fannings maps fthe United States, Western States
and the states Of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Mis-
souri,; and Territories Of Minnesota, Kansas and Ne
braska. Forsale, Wholesale or retail. BY
WARREN b RHAWN.
booksellers and Sta!ioners, DeaIersin Wall Paper,
Window Shades, etc. Illinois street Rock Island,
Post Ofhcc, Davenport. Apl. 81
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
Books h Statioufrp.
IOWA AZ IT 10.

NSWA ~ a. A0s
A NEW supply just received. Every Emigrant,
81 traveller wantsa copy and every citizen Of the
''s.e oughtto have several 10 send TO his friends.
g. rnce ONE DOLLAR per copy, with q map Of tho
State so, Il up neatley for mailing and postage
prepaid for ten cent? additional each copy.
~! nohdage ana my freedom, by +. Douglass, .25
Land, Labor. and Gold Hewitt, 2vois, 900
Gone Cut Corners, Benauly, I lbs
Star Papers, w. Bcecher, / los
Bennett and his Times, with Portrait I9S
Life ofhorsce Greedy, Iiiutratcd, i2S
Del Den Smi'n ABROAD, lbs
na,e: ~ mc Mahpcs, Harry Ghngo, 1925
Docsttcks, what he says, illustrated, I2S
S n'acs ~ D.,amonds, rrof. J. G. Hannibal, I.25
'." nuck W searth Of = Wife, Is
van, papercoveF, 50
Note Book ofan Opium Eater, De Quincy, Is
AL LIE IOWA BOOK ROOMS.
NO, - saADy Or. BET. IN 4 I'd srs.
ELI ADAMS q CO.
Davenport, ONO. II
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

A young gentleman having made some
,rooress in acquiring knowledge OF Italian
addressed a few words to an organ grinder
in his purest accent. He was asson,shed
at receiving the following response-"i no
sneak Ipgls."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
WALL PAPER.

WE have justreceiveda second lot Of We'll Paper
w and Borders direct from the Manufacturers in
New York aud wa have nov hand 1000 Rolls OF
various patterns. We will also receive in few day
by Railroad another large lot Oft, 0Ol Rolls, making
stock amount TO 1900 Rolls Of $50 patterns. To
persons intending TO paper their houses this spring.
wohd say that being gents Of one Of the lar
gest Manufsctoviesin New York, we are prepavedto
furnish Wall Paper and Borders at Factory prices
with the addition Of freight.
Fostko convenience Of our customersin Davenport,
wehave samples Of all our Wall Paper and Bordersat
our Book Stand in the Post Ofice, where they
max selections and leave Their orders. Give call
We will give satisfaction TO all purchasers.
WARREN h RHAWN,
Booksellers and Stationers and dealers In Wall Pa
por Pos Once, Davenport. Illinois ST., Rock Island.
Ma1cho6ih dr.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25
Darietp.
DRUGS. DRUGS.
The Only Complete Stock above
st. LOUIS

HINES &c CLIPPINGER.
AT w. 7. Norris old stand.
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
Drugs, Medicines fher,,c.,s
spices ana Hops, Patent Medicines, Dyc-stuhs,
Cigars, TirDentin., Iin.eed IN,
WINDOW Glass, Pure White Lead all kinds Of Paint,
az KINDS OF varnishes. Potash and Putty, Sperm and
Lard OIL oil kinds Essences by the gross seiditz
and Soda powders, by the gross.
hese articles and all others Of our very extensive
sold At the very Lowest Rates.
physicians and Country Dealers need not say Drugs
are SOLD 1t exorbitmnt prices in Rock Island.
WE SELL
Qnnne al "a mn
Calomei per Id, a.
Chiorcform perib., 4 90
Blue Mass do "a
Coodion per dox., 70 25
Saffron peril q Is
ALSO
Coach Body Varnsh, OK. No. per gal, % 90
do do do do 20
'uhtufe do do 81
40 do ex. No. per gal. 10
Japan Varnish per GAL, GO
Arabian LiHiment per doz 9 90
refry Davis Pain Killer per doz., 225
ayers Cherry Pectural do 9 80
rnhncstock's VermifuRs do go
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25

The Buckwheat crop Of New York 10
,''d to be 70 large as in Pennsylvania
doubling the average crop.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-25


IOWA COLLEGE.
THE Fall Term of this Institution will commence
i Thursday, the goth Of Sept. and continue II
weeks Until this building now being erected is CON-
pleted, school sessions win be held in the basement
Of the Presby terrain Church. Candidates for admis-
sion to the Collegiate Glasses will be examined the
day before the opening Of the term.
FACULTY:
Rev. F.. RIPLEY, Carter Prof OF Anclent Languages;
II. BULLEN, Prof. of Mathematics and Nat Phi
losophy;
D. S. sHELDoN, NJ. A., Prof. of Chemistry and Nat.
Science;
Rev. D. LANE, NJ. A., Prof of Metaphysics.
TUITION:
Collegiate Department, % 90 per term.
Preparatory Is 100
Tuition must be paid In advance: lfthis 10 not done
within two weeks from the entrance Of the pupil,
dollar extra per term will be charged.
Tho Preparatory Department will be under the su.
peryision OF Professors Lane and sheldon, who will
receive such aid from other members ofthe Faculty
may be necessary.
Ills the design Of the Trustees to maintain this De-
psrtment with due efficiency. Those who desire to
secure thorough English education, or qualify them
seves eaching, will nnd the course Of instrpction
adapteEto their wants. Z. ADAMS, Clerk.
SopS .dWtf.