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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

TIE RAILRoAD.-Ben. Holladay has sent
word to the citizens Of Albany that if they
will guaranty him s25. 900 in cash and $25.-
600 in real estate, he will complete the rail.
road to within one-haIf mile Of the Court
Honse in this city hy the lst day of january
next. A rousing meeting of our citizens
was held at the Court House last Monday
night, at which committees were appointed
to solicit subscriptions and reportsat an ad-
journed meeting at the same place this eve
ming. As Mr.. ITolIaday gives them only
until next Monday. the 10th, in which to
raise the amount required. and as our people
are determined to secure the road if possible.
our readers may imagine that ''talI work"
is being performed by the subscription com.
mittee. What the result will be the meeting
tonight will determine.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

BRoUcuT IInxE.-The remains of Mr..
Francis 81. Koontz were brought up on the
boat last Wednesday on their way to Harris
burg fur burial. Mr.. Koontz, in company
with his young wife and infant babe, went
to California last fall for the benefit of bis
failing health ; but he took cold on the trip,
and had scarcely arrived there, when his
father, Mr. r. Koontz. Of Harrisburg, re-
reiseI the sad intelligence that he was dy-
ing. The father Immediately departed FOR
California, bnt arrived there two days after
the death of his snn-two late to receive his
parting words or cheer his way 10 ''the other
shore lie now returns home with the NOR
tai remains Of his son. accompanied by tie
mourning wife and fatherless babe. De-
ceased was worthy and beloved member Of
both the Masonic aad Old Fellow fraterni-
ties. and will doubtless he inferred under
their management.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
TO THE AFFLICTED.

nB. ". X. DoHERTY RETURNS HIS SIN
ccTc thanks % bis numerous patients for
their patronage. snd would take this opportunity
20 remind them that be continues % cousult at bis
Institute for the euFe Of chronic diseases Of the
Lungs, Liver, Kidneys Digestive and Ccniso- L II
nary Organs, and eli private aiseaycs, viz gyph-
lie IN all lie forms aud stages, Seminal Weakness
aud all the hoTrid consequences ef eelf-abuse Gen
orThoes, Gleel. strietureg, Nocturnal abd DlurnaI
emissions. Sexual Debility, Diseases Of the Back
and Loins, Inflammation of the Bladder and Kid
neys, etc.. etc. and he bopeg that bis long cxper
and successful practice will continue to insure
him share of public patronage. by the practice
II many years IN Europe and the United States,
be Il enabled e apply tie most efficient and sue-
eeasfnl rem edies ngainst diseases Cfail kinds lie
uses mercury, charges moderate, treats liz Pc
tieBts in correct and honorable wns, and has
references Of unquestionabie ycrarity froia men
of known responsibility and high standing in soei-
ETY.. All parties consulting him b. letter orother-
wife. wilt receive the beet aad geatles. treatment
and implicit secrecy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

faients residing in any part 0f The State. how
ever distant, who may desire the opinion and nd
vice Of Dr. DoheTty in their respes;ise cases. aud
wh0 think proper 80 submit written statement ol
such. in preference ohoding personal interview.
are respectfully assured that their communication
viii be held must sacred and eonadrutal.
1.-THE case be fully and candiily described. per
soual communication will lie unnecessary, Is IN
ftruegons for diet. regimen, snd the general treat
ment OF the cars Including the remedicsl. will be
forwarded without delay. AMI IN such a manner rs
TO convey no idea Of the purpoTt of The letter or
parcel 50 transmitted. Consultation By letter or
otherwise. rREE. Permanent chre guaranteed or
no pay. Adde'S, ". X. DoHERTY. M. d..
San Francisco, California.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

Da. DoHEnrY has just published an importan!
pamphlet embodying his ownyicws and experiences
in reIf iion 10 Impotence Viriity. being q short
treatise on Sperinat0rrh@a or Seminal Weakness,
Nervous and Physical Debility consequent on this
affection. and other diseases ofths Sexual Organs
This little work contains information Of the ut
most value to all. whether married or single, and
viii be sent FREE by mail receipt Of six cents
in postage stamps for return postage
Address, W. X. p0HERTY, II. D..
v3n3S6 San Francisco, Cal.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

I. o. o. F.-The following officers were
installed by Albany Lodge. I. o. o. F., last
Wednesday evening: w. C. TwcedaIt,
n. G.; j. Flashner, V. c.; w. H. Kuhn,
K. Sec'y; Sig. Kobn. r. Sec'y; VIM. CaId-
we'll, Treasurer; A. y. Sears, W.; D. NJ.
Thompson. c.; a. II. Marshal, /. G.; j. F..
Peebler, o. G.; j. F. Backensto, r. s. n. G.;
g. Young. L. S. n. G.; G. H. Butler. r. s.
Y.G.;- r. C. Clark, L. S. v. G.; W. Ketch.
um, Il. S. s.; F. Graf, L. S. S.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

We the Undersigned Committee, ap-
pointed to decide upon the merits Of the washing
done by Kane's CONDENSED Soap and Common
Boiler, decide that the washing done by KANE's
CONDENSED SOAP, is the best, doing the work
in q superior manner with less labor, no rubbing
being done in using Kane's Soap; but that borax
was used in the Automatic Boiler.
ID. RUNNELs, North Yamhlll
DANIEL sTRANG. Salem.
n. c. CRAWFORD, I"
Salem, juno, 18th, 1869. Committee.
Kane's CONDENSED Soap.--vAxcoUvEn W.
T.. August 1869. Mr.. KAxE-sir: Yours Of
the 9th received, and in answer to your inquiries,
can say that your Soap has given perfect satis-
faction---has performed all II was recommended TO
perform. On giving it trial, the washwoman
washed six dozen Of pecc,, without the aid Of any
machine or rubbing. Yours. respectfully,
augl2n52v4tf. j. L. RANKIN.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

CAhLERs.-Gov. Whitaker of Lane county,
w. J. Robertson and Geo. P. Wrenn of Cor
Wallis. Mr.. Thompson formerly of the Eu.
gene Guard. and Mr.. Bensall Of Yaquna
Bay, called during the week. Several 9th.
er persons didn't call.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

PRpr PLuMxER, the ''inimitablc and ire
pressible, gave two entertainments ia our
city during the present week His audiences
were large, and to say that they appreciated
his entertainments would be ., convey but u
faint idea Of the appreciation that was show.
cred upon him at the end Of each recitation.
While his Yankee cccentricities, Irish wit and
Dutch drollery conyuIsed his hearers with
laughter. his nastcrly rendition of "Shamus
O'Brien - stirred the we'll of pity in the r
hearts and caused many sympathetic tear
to start from eyes unused to weeping.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

PREyIUH LIsT.-We have received the
premium list of the State Fair, with the ad
dresses of Thos. Smith and A. j. Tbayer
appended. It is in pamphlet form, and we'll
printed by Stinson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

sIcK.-We regret to learn that Frank
Stuart, editor of the Polk County Times,
has been quite i'll. Frank is good fellow,
makes a good paper, and we hope he will
soon be again :. on his pegs.n
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

PRECIOUS fELLnW.-ArcnlDatu huoet
was year or two ag, indicted by the grand
juries Of both Linn aud Lane counties for
forgery, but was in California at the time,
and, hearing Of this onpleasantness, thought
It healthy to remain there, where he shortly
afterward married another woman, evident.
" forgetting the important fact that he had
LEFT wife and several children at Harris.
burg, in this county. Well. time passed on,
and at the last term Of the Circuit Court FOR
Linn county the charge offorgery was strick-
en- from the docket. so we understand. Mr..
RAIDER probably heard Of this, and accord
ingly last week came back to Oregon with
his new wife; but. on arriving at Corvallis
he learned that the Lane county charge Of
forgery was still on the docket, and started
10 fee again from the wrath to come. leaving
his new wife at that place, stranger and
muneyless. She learned that he had anoth'
er wife at Harrisburg, went on up there aud
satisfied herself of the fact. and deliberately
filed charge of bigamy against him before
the Justice AZ that place, had him arrested
and taken thither, where he acknowledged
the charge and was held to bail in the sum
of 81 900. Failing to secure an e-darser on
his band, he was brought TO this city and
placed in ''durance vile" to await the action
sOC the grand jury Mt the next term of Court.
\ JoxIsr JoKED-Evrrybody knows who
the champion jokist of Albany i, and nj
most every body has been his victim in one
way or another. Well. he gut ine. turkey
gobbler and fed him up for a New Years
dinner but he was not averse to having
another of the same sort, and when some of
'',he boys tnld him they had ine. large,
fat gobl,ler which they were willing to put
up and play for at two hits on the corner,
he went for it. They played the greater
part of the night on Ne.E Years Eve, and
our Joker was out of luck and didn't win the
turkey until it had been put up and played
Of four or i've times hut at last, after ex-
pending about twice the original cost of the
turkey, he won it and triumphan'ly marched
of h"me with il under his arm. The mex.
morning he went out to examine his prize
mnre fully, when he discovered. to his dis
may, that he had been pLdyiag ell night for
his Olcn turkey; the buys having distracted
it frs,m the conp the evening before for the
purpose of '-sniping'' the irrcpressible wag
They played it fine on him, and he says they
are entitled to the glory
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

Co.'s Dow1.-Ion. Geo. r. Helm goes
down to Portland today to meet with the
Democratic State Central Committee to.mor-
row. We expect to be able next week to tell
our readers when the Democratic State Con.
yention will be held.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

ELEcTroS.-AIbany Fire Company has
elected for the ensuing year tho following
officers President, j. II. IIackleman Sec.
retary. n. Baum Treasurer, Henry Myer T;
Foreman, Joseph Weber; First Assistant
Foreman. Charles Keller; Second Assistant
Foreman, Fred. Graf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
! . q q q 3 . 8

TO THE WORKING CLAss.-Wc aro now
prepared to furnish all classes with constant en-
ploymen ut home, the whole of tho time or for
the spare moments. business new, light and profit
able. Persons Of either sex easily earn from SOC.
TO S. per evening, and proportional sum by de-
voting their whole time to the business Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this notice may send their address. and test
tho business, We male this unparalleled offer: To
such as are net well satisfied, we will send 81 to
pay for the trouble Of writing. Full particulars,
a valuable sample, which will do to commsncc
work on. aud cory of The PeopEs's Literary
Compaaion--one Of the largest and best family
newspapers publ shed--al sent free ly mail.
Reader, IL you want p rmanent, profitable work,
address =. G. ALLEN & CO. ArersTA, NAlsE..
de2tv5n1ema.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

A PLEASANT PARTY.-There was large
attendance at the New Years Ball Mt the
residence of Sir. j. Beard, about miles
south of this city, last Friday night. A good
supper and good music was furnished, aud
those present 'tripped tho light fantastic toe
until the wee sma' hours ayant the twa."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
The Ghost laid.

Editors Democrat:
In order to relieve the good people Of Albany
and vicinity from further sensation on the subject
of ghosts, the undersigned would respectfully sub
nit short historical account OF the haunted house
and of the headless occupants Of that nov tenant.
less mansion which rears It's ancient head ono gar.
ret above two stories high. The writer doss not
profess TO be In league with familiar spirits, p
yet the fatcs have destined him to be made some-
what familiar with the ghOst-likc apparition who
appeared.at the upper window This ghost was
not only seen at tho upper window. but would sally
forth In the nighborhood at the dead hour Of night,
often remaining out 'till the growing of tho cock
would summon ell ghosts. witches aud hobgoblins
to their own haunted garrots aud In the midst
of his widest range was never known to modest n
dwelling house-but his ghostship was content
with perambulating the vicinity in quest of barns,
outhouses, dc, and occasionally dropping small
doses Of stryahnne for cross dogs. At length the
neighborhood became not only alarmed but inter
ested. pecuniarily so in the local whereabouts Of
tho ghost. wherenpon some Of the most ghost
hardy and daring Of the b'hoys went after him
and after satisfactorily following his circutous
tVu'e " SSeeFe@an pAteieui@Fs-eNen ""ncsseu MS
exit into the old mansion. This house
was tenan.ed by his ghostship as early as the year
1866, but the danger offrights, we'll as Of dam
ages in that vicinity, is now thought to be over,
and only now, by way of apology. cries, "Ghost
in the auld mansion !"
Reader. those glaring eye-bails Of Gre proved
to DO the dim and occasional aiekerings Of dark
lantern Yours, as
ONE or TIE R'uoYs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

SoxE yESIsox.-Last week Messrs. An.
dreR Wiley, John Davis and another gentle
man killed forty fce deer in tlrO days, in :he
Cascade Mountains above Sweet Home VAL
ley. Aucient Nimrod would have trembled
for his IaureIs if he had witnessed this re-
markabIe exploit. Thanks to Mr. Wiley for
. magnificent ham from one Of his victims.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

NEW YEAR's BALL.-Charley Rogers
gave cotilion party at Houck & Myers
new hotel last Friday night, which was nu
merously attended and highly appreciated.
Thanks for complimentary ticket.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

Far Hoes. Hon Q. p gurkhart, Of this
county. killed four Berkshire hogs the other
daysOf his own raising. which weighed in
the aggregate ] 500 ibs.--the heaviest one
weighing 500 Tbs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The churches in this
city have generally observed this as a week
of prayer.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

ELzcrED.-At meeting of the Linn Co.
Agricultural Association, held yesterday,
the following Directors we're elected for the
ensuing year. J. II. Douthit. W. F. Al
szauder, A. IlackIeman, NJ. Luper, S.
Montgomery, W. Ketchum, ]. II, Foster.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

Religious Notiee.-Therc will be services by
the NJ. 4. Church, South. regularly the second
Sabbath in each month, at the Baptist Church in
this city, Ht III o'eleck A. n.
REV. L. VANSLYKE, Pastor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
Real Estate Dealer.

The subjoned correspondence sufficiently sx-
plains Itself:
PonTLAxp Oregon, Nov. Is. 1869.
MKssRs. EvERsnN 4 HAtsEs, GeD1 Agents New
England Mutual Life Insurance. Company.
boston
GeAtlealeH On my own behalf aud 10 the name
of my orphan children. beg to thaak you. and
through yon the New I'm gland Auiaai Life Insnr-
auee LonpaBy 81 Boston. for It's muuI5ccure IN
paying me my terminated policy The life of my
husband. 0n tie 2tst January, 1869. nisforsane
cosn RELIED me 20 ioFego tbs payment Of the last
prciaiun-whieh hon-payment N any otheF
pany would have least my pciicy-but am
nov oFerisyed With tie receipt of the amount of
the policy less the amount oi the unpaid premium
oniyl, thanks 10 the equity Of the Massachusetts
Lapse Laws. that must bless many widows and
their children. ] recommend the New England
Nutuai 10 all who would provide against possible
mislYr;une. sincerely thank you again. gc 1,le.
men. for the payment. and also for your generous
nd gentlcnanly assistance iu the matter.
Respectfully, E2TsEf MILLER
PonrLAxD. Oregon. Nov. Is. 1889.
MEssRs. EvERsos 4 HAISEs. General Agents Of
the New England Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, of Boston
GeBfiemrH - Having taken lively interest in
the Affairs Of the large aud destitute family, Left
by old resident Of this city, who died Aug. I'd,
1869, and Who was insured in the New England
Autuai Lille lnfufance Company W. take pleasure
in making the following statement for the informa
tion Of the public:
A. II. G. Miller was injured by ordinary Life
Policy No. i3.05l, bearing date January q, 1863.
lie paid annual payments 10 January 81, 1868,
inclusive. Since then nothing has been paid. lie
died Aug. 2, 1859, eighteen months after last
payment Of premium. yet your company, working
under the equitable Lapse Laws Of Massachusetts.
pays the widow and orphans the whole policy, de-
ducting only the premium due while in all other
mpaBics doing business here. about which We
know anything. the policy would long sincc have
been forfeited.
been paid 1850 so. This We consider munif-
tion that the family would not have received
cent from any other company doing business on
this coast. This in our estimation il enough to
recommend this company above all Others This
is Equity, this il Mutuality. We, therefore, COM
mend this company 70 the public, the only COM
pany that has no forfeitures.
We herewith inclose you the acknowledgements
Of the widow. Respectfully y'urs. etc..
CINCINNATI BILLS,
. JACOB MAYER,
GEORGE ii. FLANDERS,
~. SELLER.
0pFIcg New ExeLANn MUTUAL LIFE Ixs. Co.
No. I2 CARTYR's BuMDiSG,
PORTLAND, Oregon. Nov. 10, 1869.
To Messrs. C. Bills, J. Myer. Geo. ii. Flanders
and VI Sellers
Gentlemen Your favor Of Yesterday, inciosing
"acknowlcdgments Of Mrs. Miller" Is Mt hand
Please accept our thanks for the voluntary JUS
tice you have donc the company We represent.
Yours Very Truly,
nl5tf EvERSON 4 HAINEs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

The LITTLE CoRroaAL.-This brilliant
juvenile fnr January makes its appearance
in neat new dress. Il claims IN have a
larger circulation than any other juvenile
magazine in the world and deserves its
great popularity. both because Of It's origin.
ality and sterling worth. and because it gives
so much for 50 small price, only one dollar
year. Published by Alfred L. Sewell &
Co., Chicago. Ills. All the children should
have it. 1t viii make them better and hap
pier all the year. If you begin with the
new year you will get the Nov aud Dec.
Nos. Of last year free.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

Total amount Of receipts. ,494 6s
CONTRA:
By amt of 6s Orders paid oiF...$i,l4s so
By amt Of cash on hand ......... 346 %
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

CRY FINAcEs.--FelIowing is an abstract
of the receipts and expenditures OF the city
Of Albany during the year 1860, as taken
from the Recorders official report
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
UI T1NIAL NOI II Ess
WILLIAM DAVIDSON,
o@es no. "a Trout Street,
Adjoining the Telegraph oGiee. Portland. Oregon

SPECIAL COLLECTOR OF CLAIMS.
Accounts. Notes. Bonds. Drafts. aud Mercantile
Claims Of every description throughout Oregon
and the Territories. WILL BE MADE A sPE.
CIALTY AND PROMPTLY COLLECTED. IS
we'll ~ with das Trgard for economy in all busi-
matters ibtrnssed his cars aud tie proceeds
paid over punetuAsly.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
NEW REMEDIEsl NEW REMEDIES
DR.. GIBBoN's D1spENsARY,
623 Kea4nv st, corner Commercial.
Private Entrance On commefcialst.,
San FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED IN 1884, fer
the treatment Of Sexual aud
Seminal Biseases, aueh IS Co.'S
orrbma, O.oet, Structure, sypb4
Ills in MI its forms, Seminal
Weakness, Ifnpofency, efe.-<
skin Digeascs (of years stand
Dg) ard liberated Legs Fus-
,easfully treated.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

AT ScIo.-Thc following are the officers
of Scio Lodge, a. F. { \. NJ. fur the ensu.
ing year: G. N. Stroud, W. ~; |. n. Grif.
fin. S. w; ID. T. Craig. j. w; II. NJ.
Brown, Treas; E. E. Wheeler. Sec'y; J. j.
Doris. 5. D.; p W. Beeler, j. D.; j. b.
Irvine. Tyler; V. L. Coffee and S. W. Dodd,
Stewards.
We learn tina; Mr.. Preston Morris, an old
resident Of Linn county, died suddenly nj
his hume near Scio last week lie was an
excellent citizen. and lis death will he deeply
mourned by thuse who knew him.
Dr.. King was in town yesterday, canvass.
ing for subscribers To the Scio Nesrs, and in
forms Us that the first number of the paper
will shortly appear. Success TO it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

New York-Wheat 81 40al GO.
Livcrpool-Wh 9s Cd.
San Francisco-Flcur. s. 20(a5 25.
-Wheat, 81 20(6l GO.
q" Barley, feed. 95(Gl 10.
I" Oats, 81 25(aSl Az.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

A MODEL PARLoR MAGAZINE For beauty
of typography, artistic engravings and high.
toned literary articles, together with large
and beautiful display of fashions. Demorest's s
Monthly Magazine is unsurpassed. The
January number. just received, in addition
to unusual holiday attractions. has fine
steel portrait Of both Mr.. and Nine. Demor.
est. The rich display Of novelties offered
in DSmorest's Monthly would seem to 10
enough 10 secure = circulation sufficient To
satisfy it's publishers. but in addition We see
they propose to give very large and fine
engraving to each subscriber, valued ut $40.
The Engraving alone would make very ap.
prnpriate Holiday or Birthday gift; but
when added to the costly picture the best
Parlor Magazine is included; to be month.
ly reminder of the friendly feeling of the
giver, there is CERTAINLY no better way Of in
vesting So. Address Dcmoresi's Monthly.
S3S DruEdway, N Y.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

PeFsoa's ealing 1t ur. elbaen's oalce oY send
ing fsy packages oF medicine mag rely upon his
assu.areez or confidential gecrcsg WITH implicit
filth, AID expect no more than % &c charged With
fAis and nztEaly satisfactory remuneration for
Service rsudess3. considering the circumstances
and d.Ecuiies q tie ease. rather than a too prev
aieat end selfsh practice of ex9TiEfion among
quacGs and pTetenderg.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-01-07

DR.. GTBBqE + responsible, rnd Ei.l give .
each patient written instrument binding himself
70 eject q radical and permanent cure CT make No
charge.