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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24
McGREG0R, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, MAY "a, 1866
GRANDMOTHER.

Old grandma sat in her high-backed chair,
Combing her locks Of silver hair,
Tucking them under her white fIlled cap.
Before she took her usual nap.
Her hands were wrinklcd, and creased with fat,
And she laid them down upon her lap,
And watched the Goals of the bright wood fire,
And the darting flames that rose still higher.
Her blue yarn hose on the hearth were pressed:
In an old-fashioned style her feet were dressed;
Her apron white, checked of with blue,
While her wooden dress was short, but new;
Her cape was made of some queer old stuff,
OF q mottled hue Of black and buff.
But while she nodded, as if asleep,
A sidelong vigil she seemed to keep,
Over her granddaughter, young and fair,
Knitting lace in the rocking-chair.
At last she yawns, and looks about,
And shakes her head as If in doubt,
And speaks-and stops-to think and pause,
Saying "Folks amt now as they used to was.'
"Wten was gal we all could work,
And never one Of rs dared to shirk;
And We didn't have needles with hooks and crooks,
And paper worked to put in books,
And lamp-mats. and know not what fiddle-de-ice
And such heaps Of nothing I never did see."
And then there came another pause,
With "Times amt now as they use to wss."
81 remember working fax.
And keeping things as neat as wax.
And weaving towels and table linen,
And doing all Of mothers spinnin'.
Bnt now the gals must be 80 nice
Must have their dresses the highest price,
And play, and dance, and cut together,
And go to walk all kinds of weather,
And have beau with mouth all hair,
] think they call 1t muster-chair,-
They found this nonsense all In books,
And very nice they think it looks.
And then the beaux come twice week,
And here sit, and dare not speak
For fear my grammar won't be good,
And what say misunderstood
Knew S, how "a to act. @ and hed Sd hs ast scnsue sH
Till pa and ma were out of sight,
And all the work done for the night.
Then would knit we'd talk together
About our work, the crops, the weather.
And only think, my darter dear,
He did not come but twice year!
While yours is sparkling half his time"
"Why, grandma, dear, is that a crimei"
II s'pose not-no, for times are new,
And folks of my age ere but few.
But still can't help seeing things
And all the faults that fashion brings,
Such finma diddles, ribbons, lace,
That everything seems out Of place.
And yet, my darter you're price,"
(And here she stopped and wiped her eyee)
"You're like your grandma, Tie be bound
There's not another to be found
Like you among the best of them;
And should you marry II the men,
You'd never get one good enough;
So do not mind your grandmas stuff"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24
WHOLE NO. 449.

more apt to use him for q scullion than to
hand him over to public justice.
lie has q good head, somewhat Of the
bulldog type. He has an apparent frown
on his countenance, even in repese. He is
Of the cold b!ooded order, no blood in the
face, and understands the sardonic grin to
perfection.
His heart does not govern him. He
was accused Of parsimony when governor
OF Tennessee: He kept no ''latch-string
hanging out"
Ae makes his appointments to further his
political ends, and he does not care who
knows it. He takes the bull by the horns.
He appointed some officers while governor,
whose duty it was, under the law, to ap-
point other officers drawing salaries. After
his appointments were confirmed by the
senate, he had an interview with the ap-
pointees, aud requested them-rather or
dered thcin-to appoint political frierd Of
his from Lincoln county, the great whisky
democrat section. His sppointees proved
to be men Of nerve. and, as they were re.
sponsible under the law, for the appoint.
mant, refused to appoint his friend.
johnson became exceedingly violent.
cursed Davidson county, where Nashville
is situated, and, like good Queen Dess. who
wrote to the Bishop Of Ely: proud pre-
late, I understand you are backward in
with your agreement; but |
would have you know that I, who made
you what you are, can unmake you and
il you do not forthwith fulfill your engage
ment, by God will Immediately unfrock
you. Yours, as you demean YOURSELF" so
johnson, next day, had the senate to recon
slider their approval, and then withdrew the
names of the former appointed, and appoint
ed others who did his bidding.
He follows in the lead of 0 one. He will be
president while he Is presi lent. He has been
a democrat, but never loved by the party
It hated, but could not do without him"
In his second canvass for the office Of gov
ernor, he trampled upon the party that
him, raised his own issues for
debate, which were not supported by
single leading democratic paper in the state,
yet all the party journals advocated his
election.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24

OBLlGED.-We have received pamphlet
published by Jay Cooke which tells how
our national debt can be paid. We are
much obliged to the eminent insncier; that
matter has troubled US much. If Mr.. Jay
Cooke wishes to confer more particular
favor en- us, he will write another telling
US. bow to pay our own debt.-Nil. Senti-
ael
When Mr. Crooke sends BuNoY, of the
Sentinel, that show" VIC will be under the
creates. obligation for certified copy.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24

For a dozen years. Massachusetts, has
had law on its statute books prohibiting,
by severe penalties, the sale Of intoxicat.
ing drinks; yet committee Of the Legs.
lature. which has been investigating the
subject, reports that, in any considerable
town Of the State, it is easier for a stran.
ger to get glass Of liquor than glass Of
milk
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24

A Jerseyman was very sick and was
not expected to recover. His friends got
around his bed, and one of them says
"John, do you feel willing to die ?" John
made an Effort TO give bis views On the
subject and answered with his feeble voice:
'T-think rather stay -wlere-rm
better acquainted"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24

IT is said that the construction placed by
the Attorney. General upon the terms Of
Grant and Lee will not be literally cnforc-
ed, and the psroled rebels will be free from
molestation so long as they conduct them
selves ip q becoming manner.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-24
DON'T WAIT FOR the WAGON.

WE have just purchased another splendid TRUCK
w TEAM, and are now prepared 70 do jobs of dray-
ing short notice and at reasonable rates. All damage
done goods while in hands will be promptly paid
Thanking the public for past patronage solicit your
further orders w. c. AUSTIN CO,
~ Truck aud D.sy mep.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

A GOOD PICTURE Nothing is more desirable
than to have good representation Of ourselves
or our friends, to be preserved when the oriei-
nal has passed away. From a late9visit I'd
Young's Gallery, Cor. BALTIC. h Chas. strs., We
lures Of an kinds possessed by no other arsist
the city,. His establishmentis most complies
and extensive one, while alife long sxperienee
and devotionto bis art. rendersMr Young PEI
Iaculiarly successful in his profession. He pays
special attention to taking fhildre9 and aged
persons, aud 10 copying from old pisf1ress--
Charges in aIlcases extremely moderate. Nh.
Young is resident of the County about I miles
on the Liberty Road, where he owns a tract of
land which is undergoing great Improvement
under his care
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
VF VIsO OTVtVts
a Rare GnaiI1c


II Messfs. LaitorS.EIn most caSeshwhere Akere
has been fire or any other serious occurrence
in the county, we-ind anSaceount of it in your
valuable paper. But haye,not yet seen any ac-
count Of the burning Of Mr. 0smerls d yelling
with nearly all its contents. SOME six weeks ago
ltslood on the Dover Road, adjoining Mr. Jno.
Kellys, and caught fire from the sparks of a
chimney, and lkeffOetS TO sa Ye t&,gere aHavail-
ing. .5asr .d35i aZUL ,Yaba9R 7ajlgna Yn
Mr.. Otmer was very comfortably fixed, at ieatt
as much so as an old Bachelor. could be- He
saved little else than his Library efehoce books.
He is very useful and intelligent citizen, self
made man in every respect. AS a. scholar and
mechanic he has no equal in these parts Il He
had his organ, his own make, blythe by, his vio-
lin, flute, books of music &c., all of which were
destroyed by the fire. Nv bile at his business of
repairing clocks he felt the necessity of having a
reliable .tine-keeper himself Thinking over The
matter one day, his eyes fen on a fine dotgzwbod
tree that stood IN his yard. VThesthought struck
him-Here is the material for my purpose He
cut down the tree, ofwliieh he made the runniHg
gear Of a clock, and in due time completed it
1t proved satisfactory and isa Time Keeper that
our friend Gould of Baltimore might envy. This
with other clocks was also destroyed.
Mr.. Otmer is now staying with Mr.. Eli Kelly,
on the Dover Road. And ifany of your neigh
bors need any work in bis line they can t,dobet-
ter than obOy calling on him. Is5rns, ,vii%#h@
We thank our correspondenteforo his, lcommu-
nicaton.o Items like these are always valuable,
and when our clock gets, out 4of order, we shall
certainly send for Mr. Otmet.---Eas. = yabseuTl
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

NPLrAsAST GATHER The weather hal, been
cool and pleasant during the week.. with plenty
Of sunshine, giving the Farmers a fine oppnrtn-
nifty for curing and Housing their crops The
bulk Of the Haryestlis oyer by this time, and ey-
eirywhere We have aceoga!s ioflial better yield
than was recently expected. .2Q000 YgG
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

We desire also in this connection, to- mention
The Conference.-The Boston Mass, a frst-class
political and literary weekly The s1ietdodist, N
York The Gsrmantorn 7elsgrapt \, aPhiIad elphia,
Pa; and the NJ. York Tribune. These are all
standard publications, and no one can go amiss
in subscribing for either. sll s1s'ic 1Do ~
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

10 THE FoGhfH m THE Cry ri Goyd Swami and j.
Morrison Harris will deliver orations in the Druid
Hill Park, ohthe coming Fohrh, business will
be generally suspended throughout the days and
Fire works in the City. Since the Rebel Harris,s
are to speak why don, t they lave Ben? = ~
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

CoNFIRMArIoX.7-L Sunday a week fifteen
persons were admitted to membership in the
Episcopal church on Charles st. Avenue, near
Gov. Bradford place Among the number was
the Rev. Jno. Brown, formerly administer in
the i. BALTIC. Conference ofthe NJ, b. Church, :;
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

"a Among the most valuable Of our aa exchanges IS
The Ssieat;fc Ameer!iac5qp, published BY Mum s.
Co, N, York, and devoted to practical informa-
ton in Art Science, Mechanics, Manufactures, &C.
II is most valuable periodical valuable Ils e men
in every department oflife. $3,0oayear, weekly !
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

!TaSRG5Ic Ewssl lsIs ss AN sdyeraiSdaenf in
another colunMs il will be, seen, that the County
Clerk has received the LAWS passed by the late
Legislature and is now ready to deliver Them IL
those entitled TO item z = 90 N4JINdid
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

FIRE IN THE CousrY.LAs we go to press, this
friday morning, we learn that the fine resi-
dence of A.-W Sweeney; Esq, near Govnsa-
town, was Yesterday destroyed by fire.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

2 TO THE LATE SLAyBi Owners. A-By order Of
the Sec. OF War, the Board OF claims, which Is
daily in session at No. 10 South ST. baltimore,
gives notice that all claims for compensation
from the United states for enlisted slaves, must
be presented before September lst 1865, or thew
will not be entertained. = fDiiAi ~ %
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
The wilson Fund IN .

,,,o, Cock EYsvttLE, June 24th, 1865.
The Committee met at 4 p. NJ; to, day, pur-
suant to adjournment! In the temporary alb
sence of the Secretary DR.. w. S. Thompson,
Capt. L. M Haverstick was, appointed Secreta-
ry pro tenn. After the transaction. of business
of no public interest, the following sums were
reported as collected and ready to be. handed
over to the'Tfeasurer,, NJ 4 john 9, Price:
Collected by e. L. Parker.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

Harper's Weekly, we consider the best fansily
paper published The matter as well as
the illustrations are of the highest order. Sub
scription price $500 per anpnm. Il, Harper Bros.
N. York. ,Saos s3oi7;sI aji !iaws suo'iiiH
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

Z; REIEAsEp FROM Fort WARREN n
Cockey, of this county, who was, six or eight
months ago, convicted ofdisloyalty before a mil
itary e9Ppessiqp in Baltimore city, and fined
y, ooo, and 'sentencedSto I've years impriron
msnt IN Fort Wggen, Having been hardened
returned home OF Saturday last. =. soi'eO
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

The Printer, is the name of a monthly pub
lshed in N. YoFk, and devoted to ftlhe Typo
graphic art. 1t is handsomely gotten up and
contains much valuable information.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

The r. ROAD ON THE Fourth .-DoubIe Deck
cars will be r1iaa EtheE daySoEi'the "Fourtb >
for the accommodation Of the large number Of
Persons who will come. TO Towsontown and4he
various pleasant retreats along the route, on that
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

eiOEERSMENT STooK.-harge drovest of. horses
ndanhles, sboughtiat the Government sales in
'Baltimote and Washington,aare constantly pass
ing through Towsontown on their way to the
North bb Some fine stock is-among them, needing
only little care and feeding to bring them out
discharge" on account Of disability contracted
in the service or had tiretred', in disgust for
want of fodder and attention Considerable
money is being made on this stock
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

TAKE NoTIcE II Every person is Interested in
the Law, requiring the Registration ofBirlhs,
Marriages and Deaths, published in another COP
umn, '->-@ - - ~, =
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

SALE OF GOVERNMENT WAGONS, AMBuLAScrs &c
~ On Tuesday July nth, Bennett 4 Co. q Nil
seitSn Baltimore, q large lot Of new wagons and
a'mIbtilances made in the best order for the gov
ernMept, but now offered for sale. for want OF
use. u The ambulances are admirably adapted for
light market wagons and Farmers can. probably
buy at q bargain 49, & -. $3.50
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

BUSH MEEfiNG lille Gdlored people intend
holding their annual BUSH meeting ON Sunday
July I'd, in Judge Payne's woods, near Towsoti-
town. &OU13GI XITnUCE
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

e Va Rev DIR. Murray, President Of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, will preach at Rheca-
bite Halls Philadelphia Road, on Sunday week
9th lplys at lO3 o'clock A. NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

HE CELEBRATION AT GETTYSBURG The corner
stone OF tes 4atiynalH Nonp4e1tAsu Gettysburg
WI! VII pe lald on the coming Fourth of july with
imposing ceremonies. Gen. Howard viii deliver
.ns grafton; Gen, Geary win have charge 81 The
Y It is expected that President Johnson
zen Oraa Granteand othega high officials willvbe
.ylannl ainnitlnN % q ailaH iannU
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

PROGRAMME FOR "THE Fourth y IN. TowsoN-
,T6wN.ATh glorious anniversary of our National
,Holiday7will be usherelf in at Towsonto&n, by a
deud blast on a tim horn at day light precisely
AT sun risela boy will let off n shootin
cracker on the spot where the old flag pole used
to stand, which was cut down by Gilmor'sl raj
ders last summer. About six O'Clock the town
loafers will assemble at Their, usual places OF
resort and take their morning drink, being care
ful to use Mrger glasses than usual, on this mo-
inehtons occasion. The Citizens will breakfast at
the usuali hour; after which several yards loi
ttStars and Stripes y will be proudly flung to the
breeze and patriotic ctizehs will begin their reg
ular course Of yisitations TO the dram shops:--
I At9 O'CLOCK a. respectable crowd, will assemble
at the Depot where some one will tell little sto-
~, and dog fight. will be gotten up. free. From
this tiine until IL O'clock peace and quiet will
I. reign throughout Towsontown, when the aforc-
said /" small boyn will let off another shootin
Cracker to remind the people of their great and
glorious privileges, +-this time on the Court
House common AT % O'Clock precisely the
Smedey House gong will sound the tocsn OF
appr oaching strife,r7on the innocent bipeds that
are daily served upat that popular Hotel. nj
- Al supper time another shootin cracker will be
let Off, that our people may duly appreciate the
'inestitnable blessings they enjoy After supper
some body wiliItry to sing the HSpar Stangled
Bahger 20 At p! M precisely 'shootin crack
er will announce the close otIthe public exercise
of the day. to give all an opportunity for the
enjoy menty ofs headaches bloody noses. wheel
barrow rides, Caudle lectures and other pleasing
ana refined annusements. 1t is hoped by this
Pr9gF9mlmne 70 make the coming 4tbj day lopg
L sSSTSo 49, AffTepStlSS' firm Jir4 s. aVei t1fSy
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

Is LIBERAL DoNpfioNs ~ Gov Bradford, General
Berry, +. l., Parker and John O. Price, have
each contributed 500 to the Wilson Fund
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4. mot

" - ~ - . - -
A SCISSORS OFFICE U. s. INTERNAL
IA REVENUE, SECOND DISTRICT MARY
LAND-No. So EAST BALTIMORE STREET,
,YaIfJst " e 2Srd, 1861 80
ALL persons residing in the above district,
embracing the first seven wards of Baltimore
.eTty, Hartford county, and the I5th, 9th, Nth,
9th, 10th, 18th and 18th, districts of Baltimore
county, who require license and have not
made application for the same, must do SO i'm
smediately, and all persons residing as above
who have not made return of their income for
1864, and list of carriages, gold watches, pia-
no-fortes, yachts, billiard tables, and plate Of
gold or silver, must do so to the Assistant AS
SCISSORS, before the 1st of July.
The aboVe1ists of income returns, carriages,
&c, will be open for inspection on thefth day
of July next, when all parties living in the
9Th, 9th, 9TH, 9th, f0th 11th and 10Th districts
of baltimore county, who may feel aggrieved
paN make theirappeal to the Assessor atythe
sSmedley House, Towsontown, on Id
sHIglA Tuesday, July l1th, 1865, oi-ss4ogT
stating, IN writing; the particular cause, mat
ter, or thing respecting which decision is re-
'quested, and shall moreover, state the ground
principle of error complained of. ~ o.
JOHN w. WEBSTER
ASSESSOR Second District of Maryland.
July LIT,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

T-7-17U I
b1r 9ss1The County Commissioners win meet al
the Court House ON WedhesdayiJuly 6thpforthe
traBsactipRaf businssstanst aHos div ysnd
"a hsYol bad Cd eoiog i5i1seda od3 OF bsnet
.9Tol9d a1Geg eva glgasb
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01

" CLAIM AGENTS. We would ,call special, atten-
ton to the card of Messrs. Burnside and Gustin
No: II s: Gay ST. Baltic. From their long ex-
perience and intimate knowledge of every de-
partment of public business, these gentlemen
have facilities for prosecuting Claims of all Kinds
against National; State fiLocal authorities, Sc
earring PeRsieRsy settlinglaeeounts &C. possessed
in the same degree by no other firm in the coun-
try: Their high and welt known references are
sufficient guaranty of their characterRnd ability
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
Notices.

Songs for all Seasons, by Alfred Tennyson,
has just been issued by Ticknor & Fields, Boston.
1t is uniIbfm in style and size with "Household
Rsems'k BY Lo6gfelleM, andjs sold&at thaslow
p3ce OTTO cents \ Tliese Fa61ishsfs desefss [flie
thanks 81 tho Pdbils for pildlins wlthiN thelr
reach the bestroeas Of the best authors in 50
cheap and convehieptsa forms M M
+ S sS
I--@ The -dlanisc< Moaatiy aud Or 1oung FCfEs,
published by the above firm, out for July
Edn>ther class, neither is excelled on the CONT
nent. The atlantic has most interesting his
torieal- ARTICLE assassination another on
Young Men in History while tPhe Chimney
Corner" and "Ndedle Aids Garden, continue
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
IEoiTI1cclEa.I

IL ,ltA%[NSNiAtSN<%1si r Dig
'OrF1cEF GEEkK CTncu1f C6GRR7 ron BlIrtsosEl
CoUETY, = "a - -.
b. -, eSfcwf June 22st III, 1862 1872
TlHE undersigned hereby gives notice that
i the above office will be1elosed on .yoI
Tuesday Merit, July 4h, 1865,
against all kinds of business, ,of. which, those
interested will please take particular notice.!
JNQ H.I14oNGNECKER, Clerk.
n Jnlyslsr71t5 II
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
eesIs,Ie4iF4o( sse'., fa4r(ss$Sly, al

how alady can dress tastefuiiy without one or
the daler u these magazines. gipe 10 f'if 9Ht
-aaIfa N IA Ipnni4rE IN EffDI1
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

TTNITEH STATES TAXES FOR Bird, 4th
" and 9Th Districts of BALTIMORE CO.
ALI PERSONS liable fer qa&4S md Licenses must
hand in their, lists or accounts, and apply for
their Licenses on SATURDAY and M0NIAAsY,
July s Iss s and 3rd b fE0% A ~ Sit
<a'Rs4 asssa.- > ~ AZ TH0S, SANDERs0N.
,,.,, Assistant Assessor 5thl Distriet, Of Md
July l.--rlt. III .l-a,. . II D. 10 Ion
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-07-01
aoiss Proposals for a Bridge. fo
OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .roR BALTI-
MORE, County, 'Nl a-l1iN'
e. ]. CHURCH.

IW WIlSIa.IN .WGNI l5No
Ashland Square. CornersGay and Monu-
syons,4laa ment Streets, Baltimore, ss7N0
OTILL. keeps on, hand All varieties of LUM
y Der, SHINGLES, LATHS, &C, at the old
established stand, which he sells at the very
lowest prices. ~ TO 9I . .i1o y -,
Citizens of Baltimore county who intend
building, are invited to call. IN. y
LUMBER BY THE CAR. LOAD AT CITY
4"ll az y auo.4q PRICES. = 5'.' ~
y @a- About 10000, FEET FIVE fourth yell
low Pine Flooring well seasoned, for sale cheap
July 1.-Sm. Y ''s'' i4'-'''o ~. ~