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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
A Good Story.

A stranger who supposed that he knewmine
host well, put up the National Hotel. Since
this house had become crack hotel at the
Capitol, 1t was quite filled all the time, and
the new conner was necessarily for the first
night sent to the upper floor to sleep. Com
ing down stairs in the morning, little cross,
he met Gen. Cass there, who had fine siitc
of rooms, in the hall, he stepped up to him and
said:
81 will not stand it! You have put me at
the top of the house. must have my room
somewhere else, lower down." Gen. Cass lin
terposing nervously) said ''Sir, you are mis-
taken in the person; you are addressing Gen.
Cass of Michigan" Stranger confusedly:-
BEG your pardon, General--thought it was
my old friend Guy. Beg thousand pardons,
sir. All a mistake, all mistake, assure you,
sir" The General passed out Of the building,
but soon returned; but, as luck would have it,
the stranger met him full in the face again but
in another position This time he was sure
he had met mine host, for the Senator from
Michigan he knew had just gene out So the
stranger stepped boldly up, slapped the Cen
eral heartily and iamiIiarly on the shoulder.
exclaiming; "By heavens, Guy. I've got
rich Joke to relate. / met old Cass up stairs
just now thought it was you, and began curs-
ing him about my room" General Cass with
empbasis) "Well, young man; you have met
old Cass againp Stranger sloped and has not
been heard of since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
NO. 90.
A FAST STORY.

An Tnglishman was Dragging OF the speed
on English Railroads to Yankee traveller
seated at his side, in one Of the cars of +" fast
train In England. The engine bell was runs
as tie cars nearcd station. II suggested to
the Yankee an opportunity Of taking down
his companion peg or two" What's that
noise?' innocently inquired the Yankee ave
are approaching town. said the Englishman;
"they have to commence ringing about ten MI
mites before they get TO d station, or else. the
train would run by it before the bell could DO
heard. Wonderful, isn't it Isuppose>they
haven't invented bells in America y,t?..
"Wby, yes, replied the Yankee, we've got
bells. but can't use them on our railroads. We
run so fast that the train always keeps aheai
of the sound no use whatever; the sound ne
yer reaches the village till after the train gets
by.n "Indeedw exclaimed the Englishman.
"Fact," said the Yankee, g had to give up bells.
Then we tried steam whistles, but they would
not answer either. Twas ona locomotive when
the whistle was tried. Wewere going at a tre-
mcndousrate; hurricanes were nowhar, and II had
to hold my hair on. We saw two-horse wa
gon crossing the track, about five miles ahead,
and the engineer let the whistle on, screechlng
like trooper. 1t screamed awfully, but it
wasn't no use. The next thing knew, | was
picking myself out Of pond by the roadside,
and the fragments of the locomotive, broken
wagon, dead horses and dead engineer lying
beside me. Just then the whistle came along,
mixed up with some frightful oaths that | had
heard the engineer use when he first saw the
horses. Poor fellow he was dead before his
voice got to him. After that we tried lights,
supposing those would travel faster than sound.
We got one SO powerful that the chickens woke
up all along the road when I'VE came by, sup
posing it to be morning. But the locomotive
kept ahead of it still, and was in the darkness
with the light close on behindit.
The inhabitants petitioned against it; they
couldn't sleep with so much light in the night
time Finally we had to station electric tele-
graphs along the road, with signal men to tel
egraph when the train was in sight; and |
have heard that some of the fast trains beat
the lightning 10 minutes every 40 miles. But
can't say as that is true; the rest / know to
be So"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Lesson on Trust.

Some time ago a boy was discovered in the
street, evidently bright and intelligent, but
sick man, who had the feeling Of kindness
strongly developed, went to ask what he was
doing there.
"Waiting for God to come for me" he said,
"What do you meam?' said the gentleman,
touched by the pathetic tone of the answer,
and the condition Of the boy, in whose eye and
flushed face he saw the evidence of a fever.
"God sent for mother, and father and little
brother" said he 'and took them away up in
the sky; and mother told me when she was
sick, that God would care for me. have no
home, NJ body to give me anything, and so !
came out here, and have been looking SO long
in the sky for God to come and take care ofme,
as mother said he would He will come, wont
he? Mother never told lie"
eyes my lad said the gentleman; overcome
with emotion" "He has sent me to take care
Of you"
You should have seen bis eyes flash, and the
smile Of triumph break over bis face, as he
said:
"Mother never told lie, sir but you have
been so long on the way"
What a lesson of trust, and how this Incl
dent shows the effect Of never deceiving child
rem with tales.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
NEW SUPPLY.

WYE are Just receiving and opening new Sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods such as French
Merinos, Poplins, Alpaccas, Delaines, Bleached
and Brown Muslins. Cloths Cnssimeres, Cassinets,
Shawls. Ribbons, Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars, Silk and Linen
Hdkfs., Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under adyanta-
geous circumstances, we have no hesitation in say
ing that we can please all who will call and exam
inc our stock. b. GRADY co.
Halltown, Nov. 90, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
JUST RECEIVED,

A 7 the Baltimore Price Store, new, we'll seec-
~ ted stock Of WINTER GOODS, consisting in
part of Gents and Boys 0vercoats. Also large
stock of Goats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, Hats. Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Calico, Muslin, Delaines, Flannel,
Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts, Breakfast Sbawls,
Hoods, Scarfs Ladies' and Children's Jackets, I'm
dersleetes, Ladies', Gents and Chidren's Gloves,
Saratoga and Folio Trunks Also large stock of
Toilet Soaps, Combs and Brushes, Pomade, Cologne,
Etc. The stock of Horiery and Dress Trimmings
is too extensive for enumeration.
Nov. 81, 1866. j. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

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DsUars snd Flty Csnts per asRum ia GdrGncs
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EF-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
ten Enesl or less, One Dailar aRd FJty Ceats for
three insertlOns-lsrger ones in the same proper
ton Each continuance Tiirty:frs Csats.
na-No advertisement to be considered by the
month or yesr unless specified on tie Manuscript,
or previously sgreed upon between the parties.
Es>Au advertisement not marked on the copy
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until ordered out and payment exscted accordingly.
ETRRaCLAR ADyERrlsExESTs,-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on The part Of the Annual Adver.
tsers Il is proper 70 state GisRety that their prl-
yileye onlv extends to their immediate business
Real Estate. Legal and all other advertisements sent
bv them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
ton.
sya- Obituary Notices Of more than five lines wit
be charged tor.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards, &C., executed promptly, pesuy, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
SONG OF THE PROPHET OF THE
NEW YEAR.

NEW YEAR.
Ride on ride on Bold Puritan
Nor heed the tines portent,
Thy star of fate is in the van,
And rules the c0ntinentl
Ride on and spur thy steed while he
Is strong, up to the girth,
Still revel in vulgarity,
And vndicate thy birth
Ride on ride madly on, and dash
To earth thy wiser men,
Obey no whip but Stevens lash
No gOad but Forney's PEN
Spur on and tramplc privilege;
Prescription, and the laws,
Still violate each sacred pledge;
And desecrate each cause!
Ride on no Cavalier disputes
Thy now imperial sway,
Spur on no Huguenot refutes
Thy dogmas of to-day
Spur on spur on but soon or late
In the dim futures flow,
hear knell ring out thy fate,
And lay thy sceptre low
Ride on but in the heavens cope,
Abandoning the East,
The star of empire tracks the slope
Adown the purple West!
see it fnrrow up the sky,
The vast e1panse adorn,
As yon day-jewel, blazing high
Clasps up the scarf of mornl
see the Mississippi wed
The North-W West to the South,
With manv league of canvas spread
From Lake to Delta's mouth!
! see Memphis sit and emile,
Enthroned by Commerce atteen,
As olden Memphis ruled the Nile
From Cairo to the main!
! see the Crescent City reach
Her wings from shore-to shore,
As Albion's ports their pnions stretch
From Thames TO Elsinore
Ride while thou may'st. bold Puritan!
Rule thine appointed hour!
Thy lessons taught, thy star shall wane-
The West shall hold the power!
Thus sang the Prophet of the Year
what should appear
Upon some future day,
But if his song
Were right or wrong
Is not for me TO say:
| only sing what he sang TO me,
And leave to Time his prophecy
To you, Kind Friends; it's merit,
Your sole expense
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
In preen- backs. Can YOU spaYe IL ?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
SONG OF THE OLD YEAR.

From out her founts behind the Caspian Sea-
Thro vague tradition. and old 0rphic hymn;
Loud walls the mournful voice of History,
And Vanity is the only crop of Time!
The Earth is quenched with all celestial fires,
The Heavens reinvolve themselves a scroll,
The Universe in vanity expires,
Save that Immortal Trouble called the SOUL
Magnetic harmonies Of woman's voice,
Pure eloquence from crystal-hearted men,
Gardens which in perennial bloom rejoice,
Majestic forms Of beauty-all are vain
In vain the martyrs crown, the poets wreath,
The moving canvas, and the chiseled thought
The Arch of triumph, and the Forums breath,
The statesman's civic honors dearly bought.
The Doric column, and the Tuscan pride,
Basilic old, and mosque, and Gothic fame
All monuments are sermons petriied
To teach US that the dead have lived in vain
And hopes newborn to-day, tomorrow die...
And all beneath the Sun is mystery.
High Heaven itself lies in tranquility,
And every meaner thought is vanity
Or eer the silver chord be loosed, the bowl
Of gold be broke, or pitcher at the fount,
Back back to God the anastolic soul
From out the be 1y's dust and crypt shall mount! j!
Therefore, mid shadows of a world effete,
Go clip the wings of every faithless dreamj
Bid every passion stay while you repeat
This challenge-"all but tanityI deem!'
Believe that only Duty is not vain!
And il not more than this, nor less, can be-
Obedient to God, and Just to man,
True to thyself, and thy high destiny
What more by the Year, of the living or dead,
OF tie past or to come, remained to be said,
Will never be known, fear,
For the clock in the tower
Struck the midnight hour
And he fell from the throne to the bier !!
And clarion voice on the air rose high,
And the jolly New Year trode down from the sky
With frosty step and light,
And my heart beat lighter,
And the fire burned brighter,
And the stars blazed out more bright!
By the side of his car herald stood
And cried to the glen, and field and wood,
To the valley and mountain afar;
While down at his feet
A prophet sat
And sang to the morning. star!
And caught at his song all eagerly,
For he sang of our copntry's destiny
Her future in war or peacej
And he touched his Tyre
Like thing on fire,
And gave ont song like this.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
New Goods New Goods {!

FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
New Goods! New Goods :!
EORGEW. LEISENRING & CO., respectfully
" beg leave to inform their customers and the
public generally that they are now receiving their
Fall and Winter Goods. consisting in part as
follows-Ladies' Dress Material, composed of the
following desirable and latest patterns, to-wit-
WOOL DELAINES;
ORIENTAL LUSTRE;
PLAID P0PLlNS:
PLAID VALENCIAS:
and large and well selected stock Of Fancy Dress
Goods and Trimmings.
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING;
BOOTS. SHOES HATS and CAPS;
Notions of all kinds, Wooden-ware, Quecnsware,
Hardware and Tinware.
Groceries
such as Coffee, Tea, Sugars Syrups, Moasses and
Spices of all kinds; Ground Alum and Fine Salt
Whiskey, Brandy, Gin and Wine, Pure Old Rye
Whiskey in Bottles. for Medicinal purposes. Come
and examine our stock, as we are determined to sell
as cheap as any other house in the Valley
COUNTRY PRODUCE
taken in exchange for goods, and the highest mar
ket price allowed. We also want to exchange Goods
for Cotton Rags, Country made Soap, Beeswax, DC
gs-OUR MOTTO" "Quick Sales and Small
Profts' GEO. W. LEISENRING d co.
>Rippon, Va, Oct. 4, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Ho! For Christmas,
WE have just returned from the Eastern mar
w ket with full supply of
Drugs, Chemicals,
Patent Medicines,
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS,
Perfumery. SOanS.

and variety of articles suitable for Christmas
Presents, consisting, in part, Of Bibles, Prayer
Books, Hymn Books, Photograph Albums, Diaries
for 1867, Beechenbrook by Mrs. Preston. Toy Books,
and variety of other books, Porte Folios, Cabas,
Ladies' Companions, Spring Top Gum Rattles,
Puzzles, Gum Balls, Pocket Books, Hair Brushes,
Infant Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Cloth
Brushes, Shaving Cream, Cold Cream, Fine and
Redding Combs. A large lot of Fine Perfumery,
Soaps, Toilet Powder, Puff Boxes, and Pomades.
A carefully selected assortment of STA1I0NE-
RT-Foolscap, Letter, Commercial Note, French,
Billet Paper, Envelopes, Pens Ink, Pencils. Blank
Books, Tissue. and Blotting Paper, School Books,
Cheap for Cash. CAMPBELL q MASON.
December 20, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
CARRIERS ADDRESS
TO THE
PATRONS
OF THE
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.

Twas growing laie--'twas near midnight,
hickory log on the hearth bazed bright,
When | sat me down TO dream
The pale Old Year
On his throne was near,
And his record was nv tbemel
thot Of the highest things that Hope
Could paint within our human scope
And the worst that men could dc ;
tho't of damnation,
And civilization,
And of Christianity tool
thot of oir Peace but half-cemented,
i mourned the strife of men demented
BY foreign wars and civil
tho't of the reign
Of an equal twain
Thad. Stevens and the Devil
thot of Bismark and the Rhine,
OF the Papal See. and Tuscany wine
OF poor Sarmatia too
Napoleon then,
With his million men
In arms, passed in review.
thot of the Holstein imbroglio-
Of the Danes, and Russels portfolio,
The disgrace of the British Lion |;
OF the Mexican loan,
And the tottering throne
Of the hapless Hapsburg scion
And turned me to the dying Year,
And questioned with many an anxious fear
The Greybeard near his grave;
He answered me
Coherently,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
NEW SUPPLY.

AIE have just received New Supply Of MIL
w LINERY GOODS-all the latest and most
approved styles, and at reduced prices. In order
. keep pace with the changes in the fashionable
World, and with the declining tendency Of prices,
foods are received almost weekly
Al MILLINERY WORK executed tsstefully and
fomptly. MAGGIE JOHNSON 4 SISTER.
Charlestowp, Dee. Is, 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
CHARLESTOwN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3. 1867
on Ndin Street, CharleSiolcn

Ofs 1uulH Otfect, CNCIteStOcH.
TIME undersigned have on hand ard are constant
" manufacturing at their Tinwpre, Stove, and
Sheet Iron Establishment in Charlestown, every
description Of CULINARY WARE usually found
in their line of busness-made of the best material
and by experienced workmen The stock now in
their Ware Room, comprises every Useful article
known to the housekeeper, and any article called
for or any amount of Goods desired can be furnished
with dispatch.
Among their stock of Tin Ware may be found
BUCKETS of all sizes, COFFEE p P0TS of the most
approved patterns, Cullenders, Spts, Steamers,
Cake Screws, Cake Cutters, Flour Boxes, Patty
Pans OF various patterns, Basins, Chamber Ware,
Pitchers Measures of all sizes, and Painted Toilet
Ware. Their stock of
SHEET IRON WARE,
comprises every article in the Culinary and House
keeping department Their stock of
STOVES
embraces every variety of WOOD and COAL
STOF YES. among which may be found the follow
Ing approved patterns
Virginia Star, 2 sizes, for Coal Old Dominion, 4
sizes. for Wood Noble Cook, 8 sizes, for Coal or
Wood; Extension-top Mt Vernon; WinoQa, ST.
ses, for Wood; Nine Plate Stoves for Wood-plain
and boiler top; Defiance King, 4 sizes; Scotchman
Cook, 2 sizes: Cottsger, 8 sizes, Coal; Vesper
Radiator, sizes, Coal; Magic Temple, 3 sizes for
Wood; Laura sizes, Wood. Also, Parlor, Star
Cottager, and Franklin, all sizes.
Possessing every facility known to the business,
they are prepared to execute with the utmost
promptness, all kinds of
Building and Job Work.
Tin Roofing, linking and Spouting done to order
and in the best manner.
Merchants desirous Of replenishing their stock of
Tin or Sheet Iron WareJ will find il to their advan,
tage 70 deal with them. They will make liberal
discount to merchants when articles are bought by
the quantity They will also take in exchange for
Tin Ware, Rags, BeeswaX, Wool, Sheepskins, Beef
Hides, Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter
Thankful for past tayors and with determine
ton to meri. the increasing patronage Of the COM
munity we respectfully solicit call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our line Of busi-
ness. Terms are such as cannot fail to please
Sept. 81 1866 MILLER 4 SMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

A CURE foR Hoe CHoLERA--The Cincinna-
ii Gazette says! The following remedy for
hog cholera, we are assured, has been well test
ed by j. Piatt g. Co., of Piatt County, Illinois,
during the last summer:
Make tea from Mayapple root, and for
each hundred hogs add one pound assafrtida,
and make stiff slop with bran. For cure,
feed once day; for preventive, once week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Winchester g. Potomac Rail Road.
TIME TABLE,


Trains going Vest.
Leave Harpers-Ferry at 20 A: N. and 20 P. II.
Leave Shenandoah at 25 A. NJ. and "a p. NJ.
Leave Keyes' Switch 6 40 A. M. and 2 33 =. NJ.
Leave Halltown at so A. NJ: and 2 SO z. NJ.
Leave Charlestowh at 10 A. NJ. aud 81 p. NJ.
Leave Cameron at Z 30 A. NJ: and 3 03 p. NJ.
Leave Summit at so A. NJ. and 3 Is p. NJ.
Leave Wadesville Is A. NJ and 3 0P. NJ.
Leave 0pequan Bridge 20 Al NJ. and SO p. NJ
Leave Stephenson's at s 40 A. NJ and 45 P. N;
Arrive at Winchester 8 90 Al Nj and 4 90 P. NJ.
Trains going East
Leave Winchester at 10 90 A. NJ. and so P. n;
Leave Stephensons at 10 Is A. NJ. and 4 so P. NJ.
Leave Opequon Bridge 10 27 A. NJ. and 0s p. NJ.
Leave Wadesvie at 10 30 A. NJ and l3 p. NJ
Leave Summit Point 10 As A. NJ. and 5 35 p. NJ.
Leave Cameron at 10 81 a. NJ. and SO p. NJ
Leave Charlestown at IL 09 A. NJ. and IL p. NJ.
Leave Halltown at ii 2l A. NJ. and 20 p. NJ.
Leave Keyes' Switch atll q and 81 P. NJ.
Leave Shenandoah at IL S6 A. NJ and so p. NJ.
Arrive Harpers-Ferry II 40A NJ. and 80 P. NJ.
j. II. SHERRARD, President
December 13, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

An Alabama preacher, who didn't know
more than the law allowed, was in the habit
of calling the /. and II. epistles of st. John,
"one-eyed John" and "two-eyed john 1t
was sometime before the congregation got the
hang oft, but when they did "eyes we're all
right"
New-York tribune., 1867-10-21
moderate We quote Adamantno at Ose4c; Sperm, $50

moderate We quote Adamnntno at 2Ose1c. Sperm, $50
COCOA is selling at 9a9lc for st. Domingo: 12eI2tc
for Gunyaqu and I@lsc for Ceraccas all gold In bond
heading have met with far JObbng demand prices arc
DYEWOOTe- The market Is ,iul for an descriptions.
the nominal quotation for CamwoOd - g1o@sl's' geld
other kinds quoted at SO for Fusto Ce9a tj4 for
FLOUR AND MEAI-SOon after our report OF this
day week. quite an active local demand prevailed i0r
Western and state Flour especially for ExtIa State for
present and for future delivery and a grades 0proyed
The low grades taken freely at the advance M eX
port hut the extreme rars OF fr6iP insisted on limited
the purchases subsequently. with larger arriyais, M
creased hrmuess IN reghts, aud less favorable ldylces
from Europe, the demand ahated and an grades deched
especially common shipping brands. and We notice more
disposition to sell for future delivery large sales Of Exra
State have been made for TINS months delivery at $40 ~
$40 7 cmbcr delivery AT $40 70a ST. tho latter price
for the last hall OF that month"; ard so oj0s for Doc
Der delivery the medium grades nave sold freely bnt
have 1uctuated considerably and snow decline though
with little disposition 10 pross II on the market holders
generally regard ng the present ueptcOn as Ohy IotY
p0rlry. Notwithstanding the mlge arrivals, We nave
added very little stock. which nnhly consists OF
the medium and better grades oI thse we nave soVi s
assOrtinont and at their current value tey are teatYe
GePef S ,eghts Jn14 cannot bs daplcated Considers
lilo norton Of the low grade OF Western Spring Wheat
hence The vide range m prices This description selling
t 50 so $40 10 per bb but nothing really sound can he
fnrtbeT considerable increase in exports, and ye
anticipate large business the ensuing month"; today tho
market is active and, under large arrivals ana less
favorable news from Europe. prices OF all grades
lower The decline in the low grades is 2jGi0c. on the
sales are 800 bbs 81 409s9 10 for Superne state
sOato 30 for far to good Extra state $40 ogso ls or
Fancy do $40 iV1sO for good to choice Spring Wheat
Extras; si 7O8 Sl3 for Amber Winter Wheat Extras
fom Michigan Indiana sl3 si 50 FOR White heat
Extra and Double Extra Indiana and Michigan sOe
$40 90 for Shipping Ohio asia 10 for Trade do and
S3 6OdB6 30 for ST. Louis Extras. California Flour is
lower and ia heavy at the close; sales OF 60 bags AZ
S9 5OaS3 co. Southern Flour Is lower and IN moderate
request sales Of 40 bbls at $40 750s5 Tor inferior 10
good Extra Baltimore and Country sl9 l6@SH gO Tor
Extra Georgia ana Virginia and sl2 60pS IS Tor Trade
and Family brands from Delaware and Maryland. Rye
Flour scarce and hrm sales OF $50 bbs at 1902 60
Corn Meal is and in fair demand sales OF 9 Dds
at g. 5OaS 60 for City aud s. Is for Brandywlne BUCK
wheat Flour is salabe at sidSI 37t y 100 N.