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BEAR TEEED BY HoRSn.-Bears are more
numerous this season than for several years in
tho central counties of the State, and advcn-
iares with them are quite common. Mr.. d.
CROSS, of Fairfield, Nho recently visited Eaton
sounty. related 10 us an affair which occurred
tour miles east Of Eaton Rapids which pre-
soats An example of maternal care by mare
for her colt that is rarely exhibited by the
horse kind, if it was not hair breath adyen-
tEre. A mare with colt by her side, was
feeding in pasture, when she was approached
hy three tears-an old one and two cubs near
" full grown. Alarmed for tho safety of her
colt the mare forgot the usual fear Of the horse
for these aSialals, and attacked them with such
vig0r that they were forced to retreat. They
were pursued so closely that one of them was
compelled TO seek safety, and remain in tree
uutil the owner of the mare, who had watched
the whole proceeding, went to his House for
a gun, returned and shot it.-.9df ian, if.chi-
gGH( HGtch Tolrcr.
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RRlED

On the 2lst Oct, by Rev. Chas. Ceaver,
Mr. HENRY MCGHEE, of Bell Tp., to Miss
AGNES ANN ROSE, of Burnside township.
On the 2lst Oct, by Mr.. PETER ZIMMzR-
MAN, of Bell Tp., to Miss ANNE RoRADAUGH,
Of Burnside township.
On the 2lst inst, by Wm. M'Kee, Esq, Mr.
HENRY ScuUGART TO Miss ELIZABETH SLOPPY,
all Of Knox township, Clearield County.
On the morning of the 23d inst, by Isaac
lemon, Esq, Mr.. WM. JORDAN to Miss HANNA
EIsS, all of Lumber city.
We don't know whether sslemons rolled in
and got a squeeze or not; but the lady must
undoubtedly have Winning way about her to
succeed so we'll, and we trust she may find
that, after all, "Jordan" is not "a hard road
to travel"
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GALvANIC OIL.

II Professor II. Dir Vail, after twenty five
years labor in experimenting upon the whole cat
alogue of medicines, has discovered ELEC TRT
CITY in positive form. and that agent is put
forth to the world in his GALYANIC OIL, and
Is now the only medical preparation that will pos
Oil is rendered electrically positive and acts on
the system by imparting to it electricity in the
Galvanic form. 1t is expressly recommended for
all sore and painful diseases. as the following :
Neuralgia in all its forms. gives relief in few
minutes. Pam in TIE Back, Breast or Side Rhe7t-
naatism and all painful diseases of the Stomach
and Boaceis In short it will relieve pain wherev-
er located All that is asked. is. try the Galvanic
Oil for the cure of any disease of the above class
j. ID. STONER0AD.
Lewistown, Pa, Proprietor, to whom all orders
must be addressed.
For sale by Moore & Etzweiler and Reed &
Weaver, Bowman Perks. J. b. Graham. E. Will
liams, c. Kratzer, Irwin Son, A. B Shaw James
Forrest, A. Montgomery, Wright Hagerty, and
by country merchants generally.
LewiStown. August %, IS5S-y.
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DEGISTER,S NoTICE.-Notice is he,

*
Ae by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain led
OF record in this Office for the inspection of heirs,
legaees creditors and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfeld County, to be held at
the Court House in the Borough of Clearfield.
commencing on the third Monday of NOVEMBER,
1853. for confirmation and allowance
The testamentary account of Lewis Erhard and
George Erhard, Administrators of Christian Err
hard, deceased. who Executor of David Err
hard. late of Knox townshsp, decd
The final account of Roswell Luther, Admins
traitor of all and singular the goods and chattels.
rights and credits OF james ". Dunlap, late of
Brady township. deceased
The Administration account Of Maria Hilburn
and Matilda Magee. ADMINISTRATORS Of the Es-
tate of Mary Magec, late of the Borough of Clear
field deceased
The final Administra alton account of George W.
Rheem and Lydia Rheem. Admir-, and Admrx. of
the estate of George W Rhecm, sen'r.. late of tn
Borough of Clearfeld, deceased
JAMES WRIGLEY
Cicarfield, Pa. Oct. 13 1858 Register.
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TENO CONSUMPTIVES.-Th advertiser hav-
Il ing been restored to health in few weeks,
by a very simple remedy, after having suffered
several years with n severe Lung Affection, and
that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means of
cure. TO all who desire it he will send copy of
the prescription used free of charge, with direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find sure Cure for Consumption. Asthma
Bronchitis. &c. The only object of the advertiser
in sending the prescription is to benefit the aiict-
ed and he hopes every sufferer will try his reme-
dy- as 1t will cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing Parties wishing the prescription will
please address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Sept29, '5s- 3m Williamsburgh, Long Island
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HALLoA!-NEw WAGON MANUFACTORY

HALLOA!-NEWW WAGON MANDATORY
Il The undersigned would respectfully an
noanee 1 to to his friends and the G public generally
tablishmcnt in New Salem City Brady town
ship, where he will at all times be prepared to
manufacture. the shortest notice, all kinds of
Wagons, Carts, Wheelbarrows DC. The best ma
tcrial that be procured will be used, and his
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner such as will bear the test of strict
examination. BY close observance of his busi-
ness engagements, and by disposing of his work
on the most reasonable terms, which he will do
for either cash or approved country produce, he
hopes to merit and receive liberal share of pub
lie custom BENZ. RISHEL.
New Salem City Jan 10 1856
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CIearfcld. March l,


TINHE HAMMONTON FARMER, a newspaper
IL devoted to Literature and Agriculture also
setting forth full accounts of the new settlement of
Hammonton. in New Jersey, eau be subscribed for
at only % cts per anDum. Inclose postage stamps
for the amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer
Hammonton, Atlantic county, New Jersey. Those
wishing cheap land of the best, quality in of
the healthiest and most delightful climates in
Lands Sept. s. 1858.
THE HAMMoSroS FARMER, 4 newspaper devoted
to Literature and Agriculture, also setting forth
full accounts of the new settlement of HammOnton,
in New Jersey can be subscribed for at only 25
cents per anDum. Inclose postage stamps for the
amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer, HAM
monton, Atlantic county, New Jersey Those
wishing cheap land, of the best quality, in
of the healthiest and most delightful climates in
the Union. advertisement of Hammonton
Lands Sept. 8, lSjS.-3m.
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COURT PRoCLAMATIoN.-wHEREAs.

EOURT ATION.-WHEREAS,
~ the Honorable JAMES BURNSIDE, Esquire.
President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the twenty fifth Judicial District composed of the
counties of Ccarfeld Centre and Clinton-and the
Honorable William L. Moore and Benjamin Bon
sail, Associate Judges of Clearfcld county, have
issued their precept to me directed, for the hold
ing of a Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court,
Court of Quarter Sessions. Court of Oyer Termi
ner- and Court of General Jail Delivery. at Clear
field, in and for Clearfcld Co.. on the THIRD Non
day. the 18th day of NOVEMBER next.
NOTICE is, therefore, hereby given to the Cor
oner. Justices of the Peace and COnstables in and
for said county of Cleared. to appear in their
proper persons with their Rolls, Records. Inquis-
tions, Examinations, and other Remembrance, to
do those things which to their Offices and in their
behalf pertain to be done, and Jurors and Witness
ses arc requested to be then and there attending,
and not to depart without leave. at their peril.
GIVEN under my hand at Clearfeld, this 18th day
of Oct. in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty eight, and the eighty
first year of American independence.
JOSIAH K. REED. Sheriff
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a correspondent of the Springfield Rspu5-
ifcan says that \ natural daughter Of Aaron
Burr, and his resdnary legatec, comes curl
ously into possession Of quite fortune, in
this way: Burr held lease from Trinity
church of the Richmond Hill property, three
nr four hundred lots in the centre of New
York, for GG years. He released the land for
80 years TO Astor and others, and their lease
expires in 1850 The lease for three years
then belongs TO Burr's daughter, and the claim
* irdisputable, and the value OF the lease very
great. Already several of the lesSees have
compromised the claim for from $500 to
5000 Per lot.
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: NARROW EsCAPE.-Mr. Paul Grabbt pos
sesscs philosophical turn of mind which ena-
hles him to extract consolation from the most
depressing circumstances Upon reading the
election returns from Pennsylvania-we hard
IL need inform our readers that he is one of
the stifest- backed democrats in this region of
stiff backed dcmLcracy-he exclaimed, ''Ju-
das. didn't our folks narrowly escape 4 severe
drubbing in the old Keystone state" and then
he added, saying sort of mental reserva-
t!on, ssthoss icho stayed GtcGy from the poIs, 1
zasom.''-G Gloucester Telegraph.
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THE MONTHLY MASONIC MAGA.

Il ZINE or THE AGE. ENTITLED
1.-THE AMERICdN FREEMASONa'
1t is devoted exclusively TO the Instruction and
Entertainment of Freemasons, their Wives, Fam
lies, and Friends Each number contains Por-
traits of distinguished Freemasons, and other En-
cravings, by the best Artists; and the articles by
DR.. 4. q. Mickey, Rer. George O{lUer, GILES F.
Yates, Albert Pike. BOB. Norris. John Dore. j.
1heo. HOL/y and others, comprise Masonic Law.
History, jurisprudence. and Bellies Lettres, from
the Pens of the leading Masonic Authors of the
present century. As Masonic Monthly Magazine
1T has no equal. either in beauty of Mechanical
execution, or Value of its articles, in the World
Each mothly part contains much reading mat
ter not to speak of the costly engravngs illustr-
ting the same, all the other monthly issues of
the Masonic Press in America rolled into one. II
is acknowledged to be the Monthly Magazine of
the Age
TERMS-PER ANNUM.
Single subscriptions, year. postpaid, SO 90
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Clubs of Two to Eight. each so
Clubs of any mum Der above Eight. each 90
The Cash in all cases must accompany the or
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supplying the subscriber with the Masonic Ro-
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be mailed, postpaid on receipt of the price 25
cents each. Address
J. F. BRENNAN. Editor and Publisher,
July Z, 1893 Louisville, Ky.
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E(1BLES.-The Bible Society of Clearield co.
II hereby gives notice that their hooks, name
iy, Bibles and Testaments deposited in the Of
flee of James Wrigley, Register and Recorder at
Clearield. The books of various sizes and a
dapted to supply either private individuals Sum
day Schools at very cheap rates Very substan-
tial bibles can be had as low as % cents apiece,
and testamcnts as low Ct cents apiece.
The people of the county generally also in
vited TO leave with Mr. Wrigley any donation they
may be pleased to make in aid of the funds of the
Society. Signed by order of the Executive Com
mittce. ALEX. Mcleod, President.
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Tho Hon. J. Clancy Jones, the besi-whippcd
man in the country, has accepted the appoint
ruent of Minister to Austria, which the pres
ident offered him in such hot haste after the
news from Pennsylvania reached the White
House. The Union of the 2lst remark ks that
the appointment was sscminently hit to be
made" We glad to know what the Adj
u1in;stration deems official fitness. What ma
iority against LecOmpton Democrat would
rutitlc him to the Ministry to England What
TO the MinisIry TO France? (? Let us have the
official scale, Mr.. Buchanan. Let us have it
before the November elections.
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''-i CaShet Of Gems Of IPit and TYiSaom.''
A THOUSAND AND ONE STORIES

"A Of Fact and Fancy, Va and Hupsor
Rhynie, Reason, anu Romance, EDITED BY $. c.
GooDRICH-(PETER PARLEY.) One roiumc, large
OctaUo. handsomely 5ound iiI red morocco, ,rGfh
eiIt side and back containing $50 pages. a,,d H.
instrated By 800 Beautiful EhtgrariHgs.-Th de-
sign of this book is TO bring whole libraries into
single volume-to furnish a mental meal for every
day aud every hour-for every taste humor. age,
caprice-a book for the grave and gay, the old and
young; we have. therefore, Science and PhyoSo-
ply, Rhyme and Reason. Wit and Wisdom, Fact
and Fancy, which, put together as they come, pro-
duce sort of intellectual plum pudding. mas
much as the whole is peppered and spiced with
Duns, conundrums, and drolleries. TO say nothing
of a garnish of three hundred engravings
In these pages given the essences of thought
and sentiment from Goethe. SYDNEY Smith sam
johnson. and many others; clerical anecdotes. Hi
bernian ecccntricities, Western extravaganzes
gathered from the foHr icsj1ks of tie Press; out
lines of the tales of Don Quixote and ill Bias; of
the Fables of Flavian and Lafontaine; of the epic
poems of Jerusalem Delivered TeIemachus Or
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of Mrs Partington and the Widow Bedott; of the
Bunsby Papers and the Green Mountain Girls; of
the Life of Sam Houston, Gerard the lion-kilIer,
Cummins the elephant-destroyer, and Livingston
the girafe-chascr; of Stevens Travels in Egypt
and Palestine, Paul and Virginia. Alexander Du-
mas the Swiss Family Robinson, Mr.. Gliddon and
Sam Patch, with spicy citations of prose and po-
etry, from the master-spirits of the day-LongfeI-
low, Bryant Bayard Taylor, DIR. Kane Commo-
dore Perry, etc. 1t furnishes also fund of in
formation for the serious-the Natural History of
the Bible, which is subject of exhautless inter
est sts'tlng facts in Astronomy, Chemistry and
Narurai History; remarkable Biographies, inter
esting travels, and Wonderful Discoveries in Art
and Science.
Peter Farley, the editor of this book, has a world
WIDE reputation, as arthor-his writings hav-
ing become familiar as household words wherever
the English language is spoken. THIS IS has fast
tcorS, and We predict for it popularity equal, if
not superior, TO that acquired by any of his form
er publications. i5s' This work will be sold er-
ctnstreiy by subscription at the low price of S3 so.
Agents wanted in all parts of The country TO OBJ
tain subscribers for it. Specimen copies will be
sent by mail, prepaid, to any address receipt
of the price. For full particulars address
DERBY & JACKSON, Publishers
Aug. Hiss. li9 Nassau St. New-York
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ICENSE NOTICE.-The following named
IL person has filed in the Office of the Clerk eff
the Court of Quarter Sessions of Clearfeld County
his Petition for License at the NOVEMBER
Session next, agreeably to Act of Assembly of
March 25 1896, entitled ''An Act to regulate the
Sale of Intoxicating Liquors" &c.
W. w. Anderson, of Pennvile, Penn township,
to keep tavern.
0ct20-'5S GEO. WALTERS, Clerk
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The IT. VERSos HoTEL. Nos..Il7 and II9
Second street above Arch, is one of the best
kept public houses in Philadelphia, since it
has passed into the hands of Mr.. 4. NJ. Hop.
kins, and will doubtless be well patronized by
It's former customers who reside in Clearaeld
COUNTY. --------
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FENAkE NOTICE TAVERN KEEPERS
l. and the public, that Gross 6 Kunkel. whole
sale Groccrs. Canal Street Wharf Harrisburg
have hand q large lot of Liquors at reduced
prices, by the barrel otherwise, TO suit pur-
chasers. consisting of the following:
Pure Brandies. New England Rum,
Old Rye Whiskey, Lisbon Wine,
Domestic Brandies, Pure Holland Gin,
Monongahela Whiskey Rectifed Pitts Whiskcy
Blackberry Brandy, Port Wine.
Peach Brandy, MADEIRA Wine.
Lavender Brandy, Pure Holland Gin,
Cherry Brandy, Domestic Gin.
Scotch Whiskey, And other Liquors.
Gesier s Pure Champagne, &c, &c, &c
F~0rdors promptly attended to.
GROSS KUNKEL,
Wholesale Grocers.
Canal Street Wharf. between Walnut and State
Streets. Harrisburg, Pa. MarlO-' -'5S-ly.
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GIFTS, GIFTsm GIFTsm. GIFTsmn,

" SPLENDID GIFTS iint-iE 4}9 Chess-
RRt Strest.-Ihe o7iv DyTof1Q{ Gfff Book Store.
u C. EVANS would inform mis- friends and the
public that his Star Gift Book Store and Publish
ing House Is permanently established in Browns
splendid Iron Building, 43g Chestnut Street, two
doors below Filth, where the purchaser of each
book at the regular retail price, will receive
Of the following gifts. valued at from p ceats to
One HuhlaScg Dollars WORTH EACH
$50 Patent English Lever old Watches, SI00 90
800 Patent Anchor so 90
400 Ladies Gold Watches, lSk eases 80 90
600 Silver Hunting Watches, warranted, IS 90
500 ParlOr Timepieces. 10 CO
500 Cameo Sets Ear Drops and Pins, 10 Og
500 Ladies Gold Bracelets, ) 90 10 y 90
500 Gents Vest Ond Fob Chains 10 90
1000 Gold Iockets, parge size double ease1 10 90
2OO0 Gold LOckcts. small size-l 3 90
1000 Gold Pencil Cases, with Gold Pens, ) %
1000 Extra Gold Pens, with cases and holders 5c
$500 Gold Pencils, (Ladies) o o.
29O0 Gold Pens, with Silver Pencils 2 30
5000 Gold Rings. Q-adies) G9
2G00 Gents Gold Rings 2 80
2500 Ladies Gold Breastpins so
$500 Misses G old Breastpins %
2j00 Ladies G old Pens with cases and holders / Sc
5000 Pocket Knives. oS
1000 Sets Gents Gold Bosom Studs, 50
1000 Sets Gents Sleeve Buttons SO
1000 Pairs of Ladies Ear Drops SO
5000 Ladies' Pearl Card Cases. 5 90
l1O00 Ladies' Cameo, Jet. or Mosaic Piss, ) 90
2500 Ladies' Shawl and Ribbon Pins, so
5000 Articles of Gold Jcwelry, Gift Books &c not
enumerated in the above, worth from p cts to SIS
Evans new Catalogue, which is sent free to all
parts of the country. contains all the ost popular
books of the day, and the newest publications all
of which win be sold as low az they can be CD.
tanned at other stores.
Agents wanted in every town in the Union
Those desiring.so TO act, can obtain full particu
lars by addressing as above.
n B.-Being largely interested in publishing
books. and buying from other publishers in i'm
nense quantities. for cash, L am enabled 10 nako
larger discounts 10 Country Agents and Book Deal
ers than can be had at any other house in the coun
try. ANY book published in theI- nited States
the retail price of which is one dollar or UPWARDS
will be promptly sent, Gift included on receipt Of
publishers price s@An extra 81 Book and Gif;
given to any person ordering ten books to De sent
to one address. Send for a Catalogue.
address, e. G. EVANS Publisher
Aug Is. 1858 3tn 43g Chestnut ST Phii'ay
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SEAsoNABLE GOoDs.-Wm. f. Irwin has re-
ceived and opened his usual variety of Fall <
Winter Goods, at his store in Clearfcld, 10
which he invites the attention Of purchasers
His stock was selected with special view to
the wants OF this community, and will be sold
at prices to suit the times. His advertise
Inert will be found in another column
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CLEARFIELD BOOT AND SHOE

" MANUFACT0RY.-AW0 WORD TO ALL.-The
subscriber takes this method of informing the
citizens of Clearfeld and vicinity. that be has
LOCATED himself on MAIN 5 TREET 0y-
postee tie JatI, and is now prepared to wait upon
and render general satisfaction to all who may fa-
vor him with their patronage. He feels confident
in saying that never before has there been offered
TO the public of this section, such inducements as
he offers. All articles purchased this establish
ment will be warranted, and if proven not to be
rs represented, will be ade good without extra
charge His work cannot be surpassed. as he is
determined to only the very best materials in
their manufacture. The sworld and the rest of
mankind requested to call and satisfy them
selves of the fact that his articles of the best
and most durable materials
GEORGE SHULTZ.
CIearfcId March IL 1858
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A MBRoTYPEs FOR so CENTS :,

IA The undersigned would respectfully inform
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Clearfied and vicin-
ity. that he has fitted up in the f
Jhtage Shatc, opposite the .Raftsmans Journal
office, where he will remain for a few days only
prepared to present pictures to all who may favor
him with call which will exceed the expectations
of the most fastidious Photographs of every des-
cription taken when called for. Secure the shad-
ow ere the substance fade. A. NJ. HALL.
Clcarfed September 30. 1853
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MARBLE YARD.

- The undersigned hereby apnoun- -
ces to the citizens Of Clearfield county
that he is still engaged, at his old stand -
in TYRONE CITY. in erecting NO NUTENT'S
of the latest and most approved styles, and the
most reasonable terms. All orders promptly at
tended to. Address, ISAAC BERLIN,
Aug. %, 1858: :-dec23-'57. Tyrone City.
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Some idea of the cost of the Utah eSpedi-
ton may be gained from this fact Corn at
Fort Laramie to feed the cavalry horses costs
sir dollars 6ushel.
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LNARM LANDS FOR SALE % miles from Phil
4 adelPhia by Railroad in the State of Now
Jersey. Soil among the best for A gricultural pur-
poses, being good tosm soil. with clay bottom
The land is large tract divided into small farms
and hundreds from all parts of the country sra
now settling and building. The crops can be seen
growing. Terms from SIS to $50 per acre paya-
bic within four years by instalments To visit the
place-Leave Vine St Wharf a Philadelphia at
q A NJ, by Railroad for Hammonton, or address
r. j. Byrnes by letter, See full advertisement in
another column. Sept s, 1873.
FARM LANDS FOR SALE % miles from Phil
adelphia by Railroad in the State of New Jersey
Soil among the best for Agricultural purposes be-
ing good loan soil. with clay bottom The
land is large tract, divided into small farms aud
hundreds from all parts of the country arc now
settling and building The crops be seen grow
ing Terms from SIS to $50 per payable with
in four years by instalments. To visit the place
Leave Vine St Wharf at Philadelphia at 4! 4 NJ.
by Railroad for Hammonton. or address +. J.
Byrnes, by letter. See full advertisement in az
other column. Sept. :. lS5S-:3m