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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22


VERY MucH MfsTAKES.-The fol-
lowing piece of information we have
noticed in a large number of our ex.
changes:
The Sheriff Of clearheld county lot prisoner
the other day. lie was bringing convicted bur
riar under seven years sentence, to tho pcnitcn-
iiary. The officer and his prisoner we're on the
exurcss train Of the Pennsylvania Central kail-
road. The latter was hand d-cnhcd and hobbled
and AZ Lairohe he occupied a scat with the Shorf
At (lreensburg he didn't-in fact he was not IN th'
car at all Here was q mystery. The ear doors
which had bceaf laetcd for security. were stu
locked The deor losding = the water closet
which had not bceu licked before, vas also found
TO be fastc,fcd, and this fact afforded partial
solution Of the mystery. The fellow was in there
surely, thought the distressed Sheriff. fhe deoi
was forced opcn, and there hc--wasn't An open
s,indow explained everything, but not greatly q
abe satisfaction Of the Sheriff. who was compelled
60 60 home and repori-"Now, he's gone
Now, if our cotempolares will just
substitutc Somerset for "Clearfield,'
their biz OF romance viii be fact, and
the saddle will be on the right horse
Bryan is the burglars name.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Losr-On Friday evening, Decem-
Der 10th, between William Browns
and William Reed & Co Is store, gen
tleman's fur collar. Any one finding
tho same will please leave it at the
Republicas or Journal Office and oblige
u friend.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Is SESSION The county Commits
sioners are now in session preparing
for the annual settlement. This will
be rare opportunity for delinquent
Collectors to come in and settle their
accounts before the Auditors meet,
which will be on Monday, the Sd day
of January next.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A merry Christmas, and a gift for
young and old. Hartswick & Irwin
are just receiving large supply OF
holiday goods; also drugs, medicines,
perfumery, tobacco and cigars, school
and toy books, and stationery of all
kinds; all of which will be sold at
greatly reduced prices.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR

And in addition to what we have alreaiy
enumerated. we keep all kinds of GENTLE
MEMS wEAR-such ss Cloths, Cassimeres,
satinets, Hats, Boots and Shoes &e.' besides
nice assortment Of Made.up CLOTHING
for Men and Boys, manufactured out Of the very
best material, which we will sell for cash or
exchange for country produce at prices which
will astonish everybody.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
Il Lady OufrGged--The Negro
KffIod.

The Savannah Republican records an
infamous outrage committed upon the
person of u respectable lady, Mrs.
johnson, in Thomasvile, Mitchell
county, Ga, on the Goth of November,
by an immense black rascal by the
name of William Lee. 1t appears that
Mrs Johuson had retired for the
night, with no one in the house but
a very small child and the first init
nation that any person was near was
the door being broken open and the
fcnd standing before her. She asked
the negro where her husband was, he
being in his employ, and had been for
somc time. Ii was then that he in
formed her OF his he.Iish Intentions
She Immediately seized an axe, and
attempted to defend herself, whereup-
on the negro took the axe from her,
and at the same time struck her with
stick which he had in his hand,
knocking her senseless, Upon resto.
ration TO consciousness she discovered
that she had been dragged about forty
yards from tile house The negro, not
being satisfied with what he had done,
then stamped with his informal feet on
her throat and in her face. She be-
came unconscious for the time, and
while in this condition he finished his
hellish and damnablc work
On the morning of December 4, O
party of men disguised as old men
represented that they were the sheriff.
Of Mitchell county, and demanded thi'
fiend, who had been identified and ar
rested, but they were informed 10y
the good lady OF the iailor tthe iailol
being ABSENT that she could not de
liver the negro TO them. After som'
pareying, they succeeded in getting
in possession of him He was thcr
taken short distance from the towr
and shot, about daylight, two ball
penetrating bis body and killing him
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

No PAPER NEXT WEEK.-Ther ere
will be no paper issued from this
office next week, because printers
like other people, wish to enjoy
Christmas and New Year, and we
hope that all our patrons will enjoy
the holidays so enthusiastically that
they would not take time 10 read the
Republican if it was issued.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.
EDWARD MACK.

Con. MAkkEr a sp SIS, CLEARIIELD, Pa.
rItlE proprietor has suffered into the BOOT q
SHOE business AZ the above stand, and
is determined not to be ouidone eiiber 10 qual-
ity or price for bis work. Special attention
wiI be paid to manufacturing sewed work. lie
has on hand iarre 10, cf Ereuch Zip ard
Calf skins, Of the very host quality. The eiti-
tens Of clearheld and vicinity are respectfully
invited to give hina trial. No charge for calls.
povQ. etf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

a Musical Concert will be given at
the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Curwensville, on Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings, the 2sth and 29lh
instant, by Miss V. s. Boucher To
those who are fond of music, and wish
to enjoy a sleigh ride, should go, as
it will no doubt be quite a treat
Posters and programmes will appear
in due time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A few evenings since, couple OF
our fast young men, who are but in
their teens, were slightly inebriated ;
or, in other words, had Jriekin their
hats, and doubtless felt o, be joyful,
while under the effects of what they
had imbibcd, were overheard singing,
1--WE won't go home till morning. -
We concluded from the load they
appeared to have on at the time, that
they would do well if they could get
homo before morning.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

LosT.--The finder of ten grain bags
some of which are nearly new, and
others are marked - Irwin"-will be
suitably rewarded by leaving the same
at this office.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP,

ftNHE suhsc-ibcr having iately started new
Main street. opposite Joseph H. Irrin's Drug
tore, respectfully announces 10 the pubiir that
he is prepared to manu'acture all styles Of Boots
and Shoes. nnd everything in bis lire. On shcrt
notice. He also ksers on hand good assort-
ment Of rsady-nsde work, whieh he vin sell
cheap for cash o. eoubtry proAnee.
c~tl,H tsisl lE-rlc :. ROSS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
Democratic Almanac.

uNHfs invaluable publication Is for sale at the
post Office. II should be IN the hands Of every
democrat. u contains full election returns from
every county in the United States bcsides The
number for 1850 ruhiaiHs complete list Of the
names II nll the newspapers suppressed and mohbod
during lincons administration and that for 1867
contains the names u all those civilahs who we're
anprisoucd during the same period These two
lists. nif future reference. arr worth more issa
the pric, Of the publication. The number ior lsos
is also full Of valuable statistics Any one sending
no rent. to the Post Master. will receive by return
mail copy for each year, free Of postage. jo2ati
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
allnrrifl.

a, the house Of RoBrnr ELDER, in Delmond'
Iowa. on December 9Th, 1869, by the Rev. sasns'
Mr.. SHERMAN PRITcHARD, Of Alden Harden
county, and Miss TLoRINE BLOOM, formerly Of
Curwensvillo, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
SUSQUEHANNA HOUSE,

Curwensville. tlearneld county, ia.
TNHIs old and well established Hotel. beauti-
fully situated on the banks Of the susque-
hanna, in the boro=gh Of curwen'vils, has been
len -ed for a term Of years by the undersigned
It has been entirely re6tted, and is now open to
the public generally and the travelling commu-
nifty In particular No pains will be spared to
render guests comfortable while tarrying at this
house. Ample stabling room for the accommo-
dati0n ofteams. Charges moderate.
Jao. /, '6q.tf VIM n. JEFFRIEs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

f. c. Cromm, having determined to
remove elsewhere, will close out his
stock of cloths, cassimeres, beavers,
&C., at and below cost. Call at once
and receive q bargain.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Candy toys, prunes, nuts, oranges,
lemons, figs, aud candies of all styles,
at McGaughcy's.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Parents, buy Christmas and New
Years presents for your children at
McGaughey's.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Buy your Christmas-tree trimmings
at McGaughey's-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

McGaugbey has everything : ou can
want In the candy line.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Go to F. G. Cromm's for bargain
in anything in his line.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
died.

On Monday morning, the 2o,h instant at bic
residence in Curwonsyille, after brci Illness
WILLIAM IRWIN, sr. aged G9 years and Is days
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Read Boyer& shaw's holiday adver-
tisement 10 another column of this
weeks paper
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Children, buy Christmas presents
for your parents at McGaughey's.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

The largest lot of confectioneries in
town at McGaughey's.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
THE AMERICAN HOUSE,

Luthersburg. Clearfield Co.. Pa.
VNHIs well known and long established Hotel.
formerly kept by X. W. Moore, and laitefly
By wm. schwen, ST., has been leased for term
OF years by the undefsignei. TO which the Aitcn-
ton ol the travelling public is nov called, and a
liberal share Of public patronage Is solicited.
apri6 8s.ly-pd SHAW a WALLACE.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A man in Cincinnati advertises for
n situation "Work not so much an
object as good wages"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
GROCERIES & HARDWARE

We shall also Keep constantly on hand a
general assortment Of GROCERIES and
HARDWARE, which we will sell a: exceed
inrly low prices. We also keep full assor:-
ment Of QUEENswARE. Tits department
will be kept full and complete, and all who
contemplate housekeeping, will end II to their
advantage to come and trade with us because
we are so situated, and, FROM long experience In
the business, so well acquainted with the wants
and necessities Of this community, that we feel
satisfied II every man woman and child only
makes il point to buy their goods from us, we
can please them both as to quality and price
Therefore, come along and buy your BOOTS
G. SHOES, HATS a CAPS, READY-MADE
CLOTHING, and everything you need to rem
der yourselves and families comfortable, from
JAMES b. GRAHAM & SONS,
oe. cLBARRIBLD, Pa. II
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
SQUARE TIMBER

We are now largely engaged in buying and
selling SQUARE TIMBER and manufac'
tured LUMBER, and will give this branch OF
business special attention, and therefore make II
an object to every one who has Lumber to sell to
come and deal with US
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

Everybody goes to McGaughey's for
holiday goods.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
THE RAILROAD HOUSE,

MAIN ST, PBIIIPSBURG. Pa.
rtNHE undersigned keeps constantly on band
the best Of Liquors. His table is always
supplied With the best the market afufds. The
travelling public will Do we'll to give him calf
novi,'65. ROBERT LLOYD.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
THE AMERICAN HOUSE,

Curwensrllle, Clearbeld county. Pa.
rTNHE undersigned has leased this old and long
established hotel. formerly kept by Major
Isaac Bioom,l situate In a cenira portion Of the
town. and has entirely re-fitcd andre furnisbei
Il. and re-modeled the staoling. 20 as TO make u
an object hereafter, for the travelling public 10
psironirc this large ane oommodious house.
deo.3. '6s-tf JOHN J. READ.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
NlarRfts.
ClearfeId Markets.

Corrected wvclly By RicHARp Mossur. Wholesale
and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Pro
visions, AZ, Market street, Cloarlcd, Pa.
ClrAnrirLn, Pa, Dec. q, 1859.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A safe, pure, pleasant and health-giving Tonic
IA strictly vegetable, and Manufactured from
the most pure and choice ma,erials--is not sprit
drink nor substitute for whisky but scientific
compound, for tho protection Of the system and
the cure Of disease, made from chemically pure
spirits, entirely free from fusil oil or other irrita
ting properties and will not disagree or offend the
most delicate stomach. A long private expert
encr has aticsied its
Superiority over all Ordinary Remedies
No Biticn at present offered to the public
contains 80 much medicinal virtue and yet 80 safe
and pleasant to take. It's use :, to cure disease,
and it will not create an appetite fcr 'pirtuou'
liquors. but will cure the elects Of dissipation
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19
"Veni, Vidi, Vici."

The forthcoming number of tho Illustrat-
cd Western World, printed in oil oolors, will
be tho most beautiful paper ever issued
from the press since the art Of printing wos
discovered. Remember It Is tho only paper
IN the world whose illustrations are printed
in from ono to seven distinct oolors at q
single impression. Aside from tho beauti.
full illustrations which accompany il weekly
overy number is replete with glowing Ro.
mances, Lovo and Histrionio Tales. It is
a fit companion Of every freside-the ma
g'zne of every branch of literature--tho
champion Of all noble industrios-the sup>
port Of the farmer merchant, artisan, md
tn, education Of masses. Send for speoi.
men copies. Sold by all news dealers -
SUBSCRIPTION, $3 per annum. Address TIE
WEsTERN WORLD Co., Cor. Park Place and
College Place, p. o. Box 1929 New York.
may 6
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19

The Ladoga (Indiana) Herald says:
"There lives near Billville, Hendricks
county, peculiar family-three boys
and three girls. The oldest girl il
about twenty-four years old, weighs
about two hundred pounds, is d very
intelligent lady, but we noticed one
peculiar feature not common among
the fair sex. She had heavy beard
(minus the mustaohe), which is about
two inches long and of auburn toolor.
The beard on the chin of the LADY
is the heaviest. We did not perceive
any on her throat, nothing but regu.
lar side and chin whiskers. We3Were
Informed that her beard has grown
moro rapidly during tho past year.
The girl is seventeen years old, born
blind, and is an idiot; the next is a
girl fourteen years old, born blind.
The three boys are all intelligent
young men. The, parent of this fsmi-
y ia one Of the wealthiest mon in
Hendricks county. ~'E<f
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19

The Manhattan Company have sent
Sonthward within two weeks 4l6 per-.
sons. and many others are leaving daily.
The locations chosen are south Of tho
James River, in K-mble, Amherst,
Bedford, franklin. Mecklenburg and
Halifax in Virginia. Each settlement
numbers from twenty FIVE 10 Efty fan,i-
lies, and the lands have cost them in a
state of half cultivation, from 81 80 to
$40 per acre. The colonists have pnr.
chased from 20 to 800 acres each. The
payments may be made es tollows..-
Some quarterly, IN advance, some semi.
annually, and so,pe in|labor.i TIE Old
Dominion line Of steer,ers carry South
ward every trip come m,e!ahe. or !smi.
ly Of this colony. The next regular
batch will leave May Q, and 5000 mem
bers are expected 10 leave within the
next three months. The company have
added $500 to III treasury within the
past week, making $4,000 therein at
present, with reserve fund Of Sl4. 900
deposited in city bshks." ~ ~
' NsW York ZGmes,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19
The, Wages aud tho Jost of Liy :ue,

Mr.. Wells, after most painstak,ng
examination, came to the conclusion,
that while the general rate of wages Of
unsk'lled labor had only risen fifty per
cent, tho rise in tho price Of the commo.
a"ies which laborers require to make
themselves and families comfortable had
been at least ssventy.sight per cent. in
me last seven years. In regard to
skilled labor, his conclusion was that
the rise in the wages of mechanics and
art,sans amounted to sirty per cent,
while the advance in the price Of the
nccessaries OF life was, as before, seventy.
s.0hs per cent, showing difference Of
eighteen cents iE the dollar against the
worklngman. Here is the plain fact
that the wages Of tho workingman do
not'buy him now as many comforts and
nroessar'es as they d,d III 1851 and '62.
Where the unskilled laborer received
one hundred dollars he now receives one
hundtfed and ffty; but tho necessaries
which he could have bought for one hun
dred dollars now costs Mt least one hun.
d'ed ond seventy-eight. Where the
skilled workman received one hundred
dollars he now receives ono hundred
and s'rty; but what lie could have
bought for one hundred dollars now costs
one hundred and seuentyeight.
1t IS very evident then, that tho
man WHO works for wages will never
obtain his dues, or know what he ia
getting, until tho currency Of the coun-
tryis hard cash. Every merchant or
storekeeper using paper currency
knows that it may drop down ten or
twenty cents OH the dollar in one day.
The paper money has no intrinsic value
What is seyenty-ive cents to-day may
be bnt fifty Tomorrow, and this uncer.
tainty makes necessary heavy addl-
ton to the selling price Of all the goods
the poor man requires. The merchant
does not consume tho goods. All that
rests with him is to make himself safe,
and he does-at the expense of the pur-
chaser. The laboring man pays ,h.
price. Food, shelter and clothes he
must have. There is no waiting for
lower prices, 10 escape for him. No
profit can be added on by him for some
ono else to pay. Every cent is taken
from his own hard earnings. The labor.
ing man p"ys the piper. This is why
The working classes should join in the
cry for hard money. Silver is silver
and gold is gold. There is no risk in
dealing with specie, and the merchant
has no excuse for ,ack,ng on twenty or
thirty per cent to the fair selling price.
l
Charleston Ne,us.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19
WANTED, AGENTS.

$50 to 5000 per month. everywhere, male
and female. 10 introduce the Genuine I'm.
proved Common scuse Family Sewing Ma.
chine This machine viii stitch, hem, fell,
tuok, quilt, cord, bind, braid and embroi.
der In most superior m inner, Price onlv
pig Fully warranted for Ave years. VIZ
will pay $1,000 for any machine that viii
sew a stronger, moro beautiful, or more elias,
Ito Eeam than ours. 1t makes the "Elastic
Look Stitch" Every second stitch can be
out, and still the cloth cannot bo pulled
apart without tearing It. We pay Agents
from S76 to 5000 per month and expenses,
or commission from which twice that
amount can be made. Address SECOMB a
CO.. Pittsburgh, Pa, Boston, Mass, q 81.
Louis, Mo. ~ - ~
CArrIoS.--Do not be imposed upon by
ether parties palming off worthless cast.
iron machines, undes itke same name or
otherwise Ours is tho only genuine and
really practical Cheap machine manu- factur-
W. may 4-Ay
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19

THE OLD WuaLD EMBRAcrSa THE
NEw.--Onr correspondent on the
ground says that the scene Of the lavinc
OF "tle last'raii' ON the Pacific Railroad
twas a grassy valley on n mountain
which divides the north end of the
Great Salt Lake into two bays, far
away from all signs of civilization ex-
crpt such as surround The two railroad
camps. a chosen party Of skilled Chi
nese 'evelled the ground and laid the
last few ties, and the last pair Of rails
were placed and spiked to all but the
last tie," reserved for the final ceremony
OF the junction Of the two ends OF the
mighty road. Here, then, at The Great
Salt Lake, the dead sea of America, in
the heart Of the Continent (,he City Of
the Latter Day Sa,nts being at the
other end Of the lake)--here we have,
in the joint labors of Chinese and
American workmen, Asia and America
hand In hand, or the Old world efnbfac.
ing the New--sa most ;ihterest,ng and
suggestive incident.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19
New Advertisements,
. . . 3 . 8 8 3 8 9

10 THE WORKING CLASS 81 am now pre.
pared to furnish all classes with constant
smpioymen: at their homes, The whole Of
the time, or for the spare moments. Bust
ness new. light and profitable. Fifty cents
to So perlevening, 10 easily earnod by per-
sons Of either eek, and the boys and girls
earn nearly as much as men. Great induce.
ments are offered those who will devote
their whole time to the business: and, that
eVory person who sees this notice, may send
mo thoir address and test tho business for
themselves, mako the following unparal.
leled offer: To all who are not well -estis.
He'd with the business, | will send 81 to
pay for tho trouble Of writing me. Full
particulars, directions, &c., sent FREQ
sample sent by mail for 10 cts Address
g. Q. ALLEN, Augusta, Me. mny4
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-05-19
Farmers Visiting Farms.

This is one Of the most useful employ.
ments farmer can be engaged in It
Is getting the necessary knowledge 'or
his business. Not only the best iarms,
hut tho poorest also, may be visited
with advantage. An eminent farmer
oEce said he never visited a farm, OF
whatever character, but he found some.
thing useful 10 him.
a mans failures are instructive as
as well as his success. To know what
to avoid is often very important. Ii is
always to be regarded, as in its exercise
The closest judgment Is often required.
What we have abont ns, what we see.
instrncts us, whether at home or abroad,
AT home it is of the most Importance
This is especially so with farming. Our
land adjoining our neighbor's comes
mich under the same conditions for sue
cess. What grains will do best on such
and such soils, what grasa, wha: fruit,
first especially-as locality has decis.
I'VE influence on the many varieties all
this is imp ortant and must be tested 1t
is 80 important that it can hardly be
over ea'imated. Our ne,ghbor tests it
for us; we need, then, but to engage in
it, avoiding the failures, and securing
the success.
We should make th,s business ::
take pains TO 30 it; make it it as regu-
larly part of farming as sowing and
aving manure. Direction must always
prrcedc everything. and this comes ex-
actly under this head. Farmers are
always willing to communicate, and a
maE can see for himself--he needs but
keep his eyes open. How much benefit
has resulted from an observation Of
John Johnston's mode offarmng? The
whole country has been benefited more
or less. by his system of drainage, his
mode OF raising wheat and other grAins,
and his feeding Of sheep and cattle on
the farm. And there are others; nj.
most every neighbor has them. And
we have all kinds OF snccess and non.
success. We need but look and sec for
ourselves and be benefited. We should
not depend upon ourselves alone many
know more than one. Moore's Rurdl
NeO Yorker.