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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

ROMAN WoMEN.-The ancient Ro-
mans, in some respects, were in ad-
vance of the present age in their practi-
cal physiological knowledge. This was
especially the case in the habits of the
women. They seemed to be fully aware
of the fact that hardy race must be
born of healthful mothers, and conse-
quently any usage or practice likely to
affect injuriously the health of women,
was viewed by the State with suspicion.
The muscles were Systematically edu-
Gated. Frequent bathing was required
by law. Large bath houses were es-
tablished, which were places of COM
mon resort For several centuries of
the best ages of Rome, it was a criminal
offense for a Roman mother to drink
intoxicating liquors. At the time of
our Savior on earth, and for a long Pc
riod after, il was considered infamous
for a Roman woman to taste wine.
For a guest TO offer a glass of wine to
one of the household was looked upon
as deep insult, as It implied a want of
chastity on her part. History records
several deaths where they were put TO
death by their husbands because they
smelt of "tometum.' The consequence
of this physical training and abstinence
from all intoxicating liquor was that
the Romans were noted for their endu-
rance and strength. Had We the same
habits, with our superior Christian civ
ilization, we should astonish the world
by our physical health and strength.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

THE arrival of the Pioneer steamship
at San Francisco, on her round trip to
China and Japan, and the instantane-
Gus transmission of the news by tele-
graph, makes a new and Inn portant era,
electric current can be transmitted to a
distance of three thousand or ten thou
sand miles as surely as that of one
thousand-in fine to any requisite dis
tance, ii Is not unsafe to predict that ere
long the SUCCESS of the grand expert
ment of an Atlantic cable will be
rivalled on a still grander scale by 8
Pacific cable from San Francisco to the
Sandwich Islands, and thence to some
point on the shores Of Eastern Asia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

HORACE GREELEY, in recent tenn
perance address in Philadelphia, stated
the following as an evidence that there
had been great improvement since he
was a boy: I" remember it was talked
ofas great scandal because man did
not furnish liquor at the funeral of his
little child. Indeed it was regarded
quite as necessary that host :should
furnish his visitors with liquor as that
he should furnish them with chairs. If
the Rev. DR.. Lord, ex-President of
Dartmouth College, as a young and
eloquent clergyman in my native town,
everybody was very drunk In fact, 1
don't think ever saw a more drunken
time in my life."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

WHAT WILL BE DoSE.-From IIet-
ter of Mrs. Jane G.. Swisshelm, to the
Pittsburgh Commercial, we take the
following:
When women vote, the death penalty
Will be abolished, except for rape; the
inmates of those houses which are now
the hot-beds of evil, will be sentEto
Houses of Correction, and there kept
for life of years, doing light, fancy
work, and domestic labor. All she le-
galized haunts of crime which stand as
rivals to vfftuous homes, will at least
have struggle for life. Women will
not work for half pay. and vice will not
furnish her with the most profitable
employment, and all parties will grow
better and wiser; or the principle of self
government is founded in error.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

TEE Masonsofw winchester. va. have
purchased a lot there which is 81 feet
wide by.1s5 long, and cost them $3.50.
1t is the intention of the fraternity to
erect upon it a large building. The
work will be commenced as soon as the
weather permits. 1t is estimated that
the sdifice viii cost $1,000
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

Take four pounds of rags and a bunch of
shavings,
An old tin pan and bunch OF straw;
Then steal an old hat of somebody's leav-
ingS,
And swear its your own to get clear of the
law.
Next get an old stocking and stuff it with
paper,
And If it Is possible, put in it a mole;
Then get some old china and q nutmeg
CRATER,
And make them all up in a nice little roll
Put all these things in net of red,
And gltstentng beads must cover them all
Then faSten it on to the back of your head
And you will have "a waterfall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27
GREENWOOD Cemetery.

CITUATED on THE NATIONAL ROAD.
. Smiles east OF the city, Is now ready for
tnterInents, sale, and Improvement of lots
ItoOntSins 81 aCres OF land, and is laid out
In the most modern and improved style
can be easily reached at all seasons Of the
year by the National Road, and for three
fourths OF the year by the Hempfeld Rail
Road. It Is perfectly secure, and intended to
be beautined by every variety Of trees, shrub
berry, public vault, chapel, artificial lake,
fountains, etc., TO make 1t equal to the best
rural cemeteries in the country.
Ample provision IS also made for IFS en-
Iaryement, order and care in perpetuity.
Persons desirous of purchasing lots, can
examine the grounds with the Superinten-
dent, who has plat, OF secure them by CALI
ing at the ONCE Of the Secretary. on Main
street, over the Bank of Wheeling.
Persons wishing to make 1ntarments win
call on the Secretary to obtain permits there
for.
Tickets of admission to LofhoIdeEs and
visitors VIII be issued by the Secretary.
BOARD OF DIRECIoES-A. sJs sweeney
President; K q Bonharn, Secretary; J. s.
Rhodes, tofih G. Muth, Geo Mendel, Jos.
Bell, Jno. A. Armstrong, Geo. Adams, R. q.
Jordan. < a Hfldrefh.f 5'E au3i-Iyd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

IT appears that, onIthe first day of
January, the average price of wheat
per bushel was So 10 in South Carolina,
and only 81 70 in Iowa. While this sta
pie was selling for 81 45 bushel in
Texas, the average price paid for it
across the river, in Louisiana, was 81 so.
1t can be bought in Illinois for 81 90 and
sold in Delaware for S3; bought in Kan
sas for 81 9l and sold in Colorado for
3 60; bought in Missouri for 81 OIL and
sold in Western Virginia for 81 67;
bought in Iowa for 81 AZ and sold in
Michigan for 81 55. The same inequali-
ty appears in the prices of rye, barley,
oats, corn, &c.
Now, how is this inequality to be ac-
counted for? How is it that the same
articles of produce vary SO much in
price at points not remote from each
other? Is there a lack of means for
transportation Or are the carrying
rates SO high and the wastage SO great,
that products cannot be shipped from
point to point with profit to the ship
pers? This is a matter which will GER
tainly repay attention and fnvestiga-
ton
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

THE entire number of persons who,
according to the census, have attained
the great age of 100 years and upward,
is probably somewhat larger than most
of our readers would guess. It is just
1900. OF these, there are, white 44O.
black 6SS, mulatto 46, Indians 26. Wo-
men attain high longevity in greater
numbers than men, and black people
more than white. There are white,
males 14s, females 256; black, males 295,
females 1893. The proportions are about
the same in different years above a
hundred as in the aggregate. The old
est persons are a white woman in South
Carolina and an Indian woman in Cali
fornia, aged 40 years. The Oldest
blacks-two males and three females
are l30 years. From these advanced
years down to 100, there are persons in
every successive year. At ITO, there
are 20 white, and 113 black; at 120, there
are 2white and 81 black. In proportion
to numbers, twelve times as many
blacks as whites exceed a hundred
years of age. By the best calculations
made, it is ascertained that the average
duration of human life is greater in the
United States than in any other nation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27
SusIraure.
franklin Insurance Company
Capital, .sISO, ,OeO.



TIL. Logan, T. p. Shallcross, ]. &. Rhodes
Geo. Mendel, ]. H. Hobbs, Saml. McClel-
Ian, g. w. FranEheim, Jas. n. Vance, Alex
Laughlin.
NNHIS COMPANY NOW HAVING BEEN
L organtZed four years, ard in that time
uone successful business, is still prepared
70 take risks Al fair rates on Buildings of All
Kinds, Merchandise, Manufacturing rs tab
llshments, Furniture, Steam Boats and Car
goes on the Western Rivers and Lakes.
This company offers superior Inducements
to Farmers, whereby they can be insured on
Dwellings, Furniture, Barns and contents, ,fOr
8 or years at reduced rates.
This being home institution, with the lar
gest capital and surplus Of any company in
in the State and composed Of some
ninety-four stockholders, most Of whom Hre
among our pest business men, recommends
itself TO the favorable consideration of the
insuring public, and sOllciIs their patronage.
Applications for insurance will be promptly
attended to by the Secretary.
once, North side OF Monroe, between
Main and Market sts., Wheeling, W. Va.
over the Savings Institution OF Wheeling.
N. c. ARTHUR, Secretary.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN, President.
GEO. MESDEI1, Vice President. Ocl6
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27
National Insurance Company
OF WHEELING.

OF WHEELING.
.s..'..sAAOOsNV
President, GEORGE K. WHEAT,
Vice President, JAMES McCLUEEY.
DIRECTORS:
John f. Wilson, A. @. Cuarrier,
Sam1 Harper, Jas. @ Orr,
George Adams, James McCluney
!. +. CpdegIRff, George X! Wheat
Christian Smith.
HIHIS COMPANY HAVING BEEN Full
i ly organized, is prepared to transact busi-
ness and asks liberal share OF public patTo-
mage. Rates as low rs any nTst-ClASs company
Once No. 26 Monroe street, up stairs, mex
mr22 JOHN BISHOP. Sec'y.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27
Stanm House.

mHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY
j informs his friends and the public gener-
ally, that he has opened the.S SStanlm House, -
No. 3 Water street. The House is new,
with an entire outfit OF new furniture,
and Is complete in every respect
The Proprietor pledges himself to spare no
pains 10 render his guests comfortable, and
hopes toreceive a liberal share OF patronage.
Ample stabltng, attended by a careful and
attentive hostlsr.
ianIl-6m HENRY STAMM. /.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27

Candle, Whilst Walking with his Wife,
has been Bowed to by Younger
and even PrettIer Woman than Mrs.
Candle
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-27
Antf1s.
SPENCER HOUSE,

PARRERSBURG. w. VA.
CHARLES JAMES DAILY FROM THE
I ] "Cifades Hotel" Oakland, Md, has leased
the above named Hotel and respectfully So
'Neits the patronage OF the travelling COM
munity He will be assisted by his father, Mr..
John Daily, except during the Summer
months, when he will be found at his old
place. Oakland. feblS-2md
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
TRUST SALE.

10y VIRTUE of a decree of The Chan
ID cery Court Of Madison county, State
of Mississippi, made al the March Term,
1857, on Saturday the Goth day Of April
1857, the undersigned as Trustee, will
on
Monday the 18th DAY Of Norember, 1867
in the town Of Camden IN said county,.ex
pose to public sale TO he highest and beat
hdder Tor cash, the following described
real estate. it being that tact or lot OF
land conveyed TO Wasbing,ouo ord now
deceased as Trustee. by William Hem
iugusy and D. NJ. Hemingway, to secure
the psymen, ofcerlsin Indebtedness there
in mentioned. viz
East half Section twelve in Township
eleven OF Range FIVE East Lying 10 said
county Of Madison and the
West half North west quarter and West
half Southwest quarter Section seven,
Township eleven. Range SIX East. lying
in the county OF Leske in said State.
Title believed 10 be good, but / viii
convey only such as is vested 10 me as
Trustee, By virtue Of said decree Of the
Chsncery Court.
SAINT NIL TON. Trustee
SEPT 14-s7.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
THANKS to Major Henry s. Foote.

THANKS to Major Henry s. Foote,
for the interesting account of the first
meeting of the Constitutional Union
men of Madison county. The report
appears in another column.
The next meeting of this patriotic
association will assemble this evening.
All over the State the true patriots
are rousing. They see the necessity
of forming a bulwark that shall resist
the current of intrigue and treachery
that is being poured by Radical en-
missaries upon the minds of the ig
norant and deluded blacks, and which
threatens to overwhelm our country.
If our citizens will take the proper
action, loyal leagues will be defeated
and the tide of Radical influence
that recently threatened to inundate
our land will be forced back in tor
rent to it's native New England, and
left there to stagnate or work de-
struction on the soil from which it
sprang.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
JEwELRY!--Just received, at

JEW ELRY!- Just received, at
Messrs. Mosby s. Richards, a large
and elegant assortment of Jewelry,
consisting, in part, of watches, both
plain and ornamented, ladies' sets
fine rings, ETC., of the most beautiful
and varied designs-all of the most
Improved and latest styles.
1t is we'll worth the time spent, just
to look in Messrs. NJ. & Rs. show case.
Even the most critical connoiseur Of
, jewelry would be charmed and the
greatest economist could not object
to their prices.
These gentlemen, as well as their
polite and attentive young clerks,
say that it is no trouble, but a pleas.
ure, to show these jewels; therefore,
we advise all our readers, but partic-
ularly the ladies, to call and examine
the stock above mentioned. When
they do see it, like the Queen of
Sheba when visiting Solomoh's lem
pie, they will exclaim The half has
NOT been told !"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
MADISON COLLEGE.
SITUATED N THE Town Of. %
SHARON, Madison County, Miss

Sercn miles East Of Cant0N.
THE YFXT SESSION. will open on
! L MONDAY. SEPT 30. 1867.
FACULTY.
Rev ". L. q. Eunmcutt, 4. NJ, Ere sident,
land Professor Of Mental and Moral Sciences.
| IT. Hicks, AN, Professor Of Mathematics.
/ H. A. SParG,nterE. A. NJ, Professor
Ancient snd Modern Languages. g.
I'll. P. Holloman, Principal Of the Prepar.
atory Department.
Course of Study e
In tie Primary Department Ortaogrsrhys
Reading Writing and Arithmetic
In the Preparatory Department, Geography.
Arithmatlc, English Grammar, Latin Gram.
mar. Latin Reader, and Algebra through sim
pie equations.
Freshman Glass.
Caesar and Latin k~sr- Ancient Geography
cises, English Grammar,
Virgil, Natural History
Greek Gramrlsr, Composition Rhetoric
Greek Testament, Defamation,
AL ehra compile; ed, Keith en- the Globes.
Geometry,
Sophomore Class.
Horace, Application of Algebra
Livy, 10 Geometry,
Xenophon CyrOp@diA Topography.
and Anahssis, Rhetoric,
Plane Trigonometry d Physiology,
Surveying, Composition and =
Spherical Trieononetry lsmstior.
Junior Class.
Horace, Mental Philosophy.
Homer. Sophocles snd Chemistry,
Euripides, Evidences Of Christina.
Comic Sections, ity,
Civil Engineering, Original orsticus
Mechanics,
Senior Class.
Tacitus, Moral Philosophy,
Ri n and Moschus Political Economy,
Natural Philosophy, Geology,
Astronomy. Calculcs,
0ngiusl Orztious
The Trustees of Madison College, and of
Sharon Female College have thought it best
that the same FAc1liy should give insiruc-
ton in both Institutions. We have some
good cJenicsl and philosophical apparatus
and the oest Globes in The State. Our terms
are moderate. Our curriculum of studies
sill compare fsvorably with that of apv in
stitu,ion in the lsnd. Our students will be
exercised ia surveying, leveling, aad indus
trial drawing. Professor Spanesuberg Will
teach French. German, Spanish aud Italian.
We s-e determined to merit, and hope to re.
ceive liberal patronage.
JAMES T. HICKS.
Ss--sts-T " Tbs Board.
A--
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

rEw GooDs.-Messrs. Maysou Landers
now offer to the public one of most choice
lots ri goods ever brought to this city.
These goods were bought at the three
great marts of the western world, and, being
selected by one who knows the necessities OF
the people of this section, will not fail to
please their customers. Messrs. NJ. 4 L. offer
\ their goods at prices little above actual cost,
r..erviug only a small profit rs the reward
Of their laboTs.
Their haoube barrelled advertisement
cannot escape the eye of the most careless
reader of the CITIZEN, and we advise the
ladies aud gentlemen of Canton and Madison
to,Riye it an attentive psrusal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

Gy The total number Of deaths
from yellow fever, in New Orleans,
as reported in the Times, since the
of August, is 150O-an average of
thirty,five per diem! There are but
nineteen deaths from cholera reported
during the same period. The last
case of cholera was reported on the
18th inst.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
xessrs. Cassell & Baughn inform

Messrs. Cassell & Baughn inform the
public, through our columns to-day that
they have Just received a large lot of new
school books. These gentlemen, being well
acquainted with the course Of study pursued
in our schools, have been careful to order
ALL :Le books'used. They now offer them
"chesp for cash."
As the sessions in our schools will open
in few days, we advise our readers to send
their children to G. L BIS. and let them buy
what they need, whether it be an English
primer or the immortal song" of Homer,
whether it be "6rst lessons in arithmetic y
or the highest book Of mathematical science.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
STEVENS HOUSE,
81, 90, 90 4 27 Broadway, N. ".
OPposits BOtriing Grten.
ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN

VNHE STEVENS HOUSE is well and wioe-y
i known 70 the travelling public. The location
Is especially suitable 10 merchants aad bushes,
men it is in close proximity 10 the business par
Of the city-is on the highway Of Southern and
western travel--and adjacent 10 oil the principal
Railroad and Steamboat depots.
THE STEVENS HOUSE has liberal accemmo
dation for over 800 CIe-ts--it is well furnished
and possesses every modern improvement for The
comfort and entertainment Of its inmates Tbs
rooms are spacious and well ventilated-provided
with gas and wster-the attendance is prompt and
respectful-and the table is generously provided
with every delioaey Of the seasonal moderate
rates The roofns have been refurnished and re-
modelled, We are enabled 70 Offer extra fAcilitie.
for ihe comfort aud pleasure Of our Guests.
GFn Y cIfAeT 4 co.
tuus s. ST Pro0r etDr'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

u The following resolution was
adopted at the Constitutional Union
meeting held in Jackson on Saturday
last:
RESOLVED, That a Mass State Con-
vention of the Constitutional Union
party be held in the city of Jackson,
on Tuesday, the 10Th of October next,
and all the friends Of the cause are
invited to attend and take counsel
together.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Transient Advertising 81 so per square first inser
ton and rs cents for each subsequent insertion
Liberal advertisers will be dealt with literally.
Legal Advertising at same rates, and 81 additional
for proof Of publication, and no proof of pubica-
ton to be furnished until the fee is paid.
Announcing Candidates for States and District
Ofices-Daily papers charge $40 Weekly papers
SIS for announcing Candidates for County Off
ces, daily and weekly papers charge $40.
81 These are the terms and conditions agreed
upon by the Press Association for the legal adver-
Using and announcing candidates, and in no in
stance can they be departed from.
RATES FOR TIE WEEKLY CITIZEN.
One column one year. ................$l $3.50
Half-colrmn one year.. ................. 81
Third oba column one year. GO
Quarter Of column one year. .......... 40
One luare one year. ...:.............. Is
Two s'Iuares one year. ................. 25
Double cOlunn advertisements are
charged thirty.foe per cent. addition
al ON the above rates. -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
Executors Sale.

DY virtue Of Decree Of the probate Court
ID OF Madison County, rendered on the
!4h day of March, 1867, | viii, as Execu o.
Of the last will and testament of Michael
ORcily, deceased, proceed to sell, between
the hours prescribed by law, before the Court
House door. in Canton, Madison county, Miss
to the highest bidder,
On MouGsy. 14th October, 1867,
the following described e-ell state lying and
being in said county. viz Lots ) and +, sec
tiun 4. and tie w NW4 and VI SEA and r!
sWl, section 81, township 3, range East
contaiuing by estimstion seven hundred and
sixty acres.
TIRMs-Oue.third cash, balance in one and
two years, il equal iIstsllmeuiS, bearing in
ieiesi from the date of sale, at the rate Of 0
per cent, to he secured BY bond, or note, with
approved security.
j. r POWELL, Executor.
Sept. IA, 1867. 5v
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
~ Mrs. Kirkpatrick is preparing

~ Mrs. Kirkpatrick is preparing
10 remove her establishment to the
new brick building on the west side
of Court square. She will open, on
the 2sth pioximo, and display fine
assortment of all articles pertaining
to the millinery and mantua- making
business. She takes pleasure in in
forming her friends and the ladies
generally, that she will be ready to
supply their wants on the most reas-
enable terms. Call on the day men
toned, ladies, and get the first choice.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
L0H RATES

as can be had any where else in ,ovn.
BUYlNG For CASH he must Of cours
SELL FOR CASH so il yog have any
gretnhscks to invest call around, 1t vii not
Be his fault Il you don't call again.
March30-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
COMING NORTH

@If you want English, French, Hebrew,
Latin, Greek, German, Spanish, or mathe-
mates, call on Casscll & Baughn, and get
the latest approved edition."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

AGENTS. --Messrs. E. c. Wharton Il Co. are au-
horized Agents for this paper in the city of New
Orleans. Advertising contracts made by them for
rs, will be faithfully carried out.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

- The second Meeting ofthe ConSti,
tutional Union men Of Madison coun,
tn aciU meet this euening.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

u We thank the Treasurer of
the Bolivar, Tenn. Tournament for an
invitation to the performance, which
, will occur on the 18th and 10Th Of
October.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

All OF which will be kept constantly on
hand and offered to customers at as
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28

DLAFE ATTACHNENTs-Fors sale al
n THEs OFFICE
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-28
TERMS,

Board fuel, and bedding, per month, $500.
Lights and washing extra. Board, exclusive
Of lights, washing, towels, and bed clothes
aud sheets, $500.
The boarding department will be kept
ny Mrs. N. J. Gross ard the vourg ladies
twil he under the watch and care of M7.
and Mrs Hunuicutt.
The daughters Of all ministers Of the COS
pei, who are in the regular pastoral work,
viii receive ui,ion in the English course,
free of charge So, also. viii the daughters
of deceased miuistera.
Charges will be made for taition rom the
lime the pupil enters school till the close Of
the session, and no deduction will be made
for absence, except for prot7ac.ei sickness.
The racalty is an able orc, and the trust
eps earnestly solicit the patronage Of the
country, that their efforts TO keep the means
Of instruction within the reach Of the people
may be successful in the benefits received BY
large number Of pupils. -..-..
Aug 81 25-im.