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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
The Fourth at Platteville.

The oath Anniversary of Ameri-
can independence, and the compile
ton of the railroad will be appro-
priately celebrated at PlatteviiIe on
the 4th of July.
Arrangements are being made to
entertain a vast assembly. Excur.
sion trains from Mineral Point, Oar
lington, Warren and intermediate
points will arrive at 1916 A. NJ. and
return at p. NJ.
At sunrise salute of Is guns and
at A, NJ. 81 guns will be fired by
the Platteville artillery company.
A procession will be formed at 9:45
under the direction of the Marshal at
the public square, and marched to
the grove near the depot to receive
the excursion parties from the rail-
road towns After the arrival of the
cars,
The exercises at the grove will
take place under the direction of the
President Of the Day. In addition
to the Grafton, ten minutes speeches
are promised by Hon. ]. Allen Bar
Der, Hon. M. M. Cothren and others.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY:
President--Maj. ]. II. Rountree.
Marshal-Maj ID. G.. Purman.
Reader-Proi. G. II. Allen.
Chapain--Rev j. S. Knibbs.
Orator-Capt. A. r. Bushnell
Toast Master-Wm. f. Carter, Esq.
Music by the Platteville Cornet
Band. A general invitation is ex-
tended to the people Of the county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Save The Currant Bushes.

During the entire month of June,
in orr latitude, and sometimes in
July, littio white worms, about one
inch long, will be making havoc OF
the tender leaves of currant bushes
and tho leaves of goosberry bushes.
Thousands Of people have had long
rows of valuable bushes so desuded
of the tender foliage, that every bush
has died. In many instances bushes
have boon dug up, and root and
branch burned to ashes, with view
of exterminating these destructive
pests, which will avail nothing.
The worms are Matched from very
small white eggs, which are deposit
ed by fly, ON the under side of the
tender leaves. After three or four
days, small worms appear, which are
barley perceptable 20 the naked eye,
which Immediately commence de-
vouring the tender leaves. When
the worms are few days old, they
will have eaton numerous holes in
the leaves. They increase in size
with wonderful! rapidity, 30 that in a
few days the bushes will be complete
~ stripped of every leaf. Crushing
every worm between the thumb and
fingers il a tedious but certain rem
edy and sprinkling very small
quantity ofpowder of WhiteHellebore
over the leaves, will destroy every
worm in few minutes. Three or
four sroonfuls, costing Il dino or two
at drug store, will be sufficient to
sprinkle u row of bushes one hundred
feet long. Let the powder be put in
a paper box. or florists dredging
box; then dust it lightly over the
leaves. Let the bushes be turned
up and the tops bent over sideways,
as the dust is applied to the leaves.
The smallest atom will give the dep
redators all sorts of fits, which will
prove fatal in a few minutes. Bushes
should DO examined frequently, by
turning up the leaves, to see if any
eggs have been deposited. The he'll
lebore will not injure the fruit nor
the leaves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

FIRE AT ST. RosE.-On Sunday
night last the dwelling house ard
store building OF John Stephens, at
st. Rose, was entirely destroyed by
fire with all It's contents. The build.
ing was no doubt set on fire and we
learn that strong suspicious are en-
tertaincd of the incendiary. On
Thursday evening last, an attempt
was made to set the building but
it was discovered before any con-
siderable damage was done. The
underpinning had been taken out
and o dry goods box filled with COM
bustibIo materials set on fire and
showed under tho house, but for
some reason it went out. On Sunday
evening the work was more
effectually accomplished. The family
barely escaped with their lives. 1t
is hoped the william will be ferreted
out Fitness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Vaccination for Small Pox- Unreason
able Prejudices.

The fear that constitutional diseas-
ess-crofula, for example-may be
communicated through vaccination,
acts as a discouraging and prevent
ing cause with many intelligent and
conscientious people, whose scrupu-
lousness in regard to personal health
renders them more apprehensive OF
danger than hopeful Of safety from
the process OF innoculation. But this
fear is declared TO be groundless by
physicians whose experience gives
them title to Judge. Marson, who
has performed more than fifty thou
sand vaccinations, never saw other
diseases communicated with the vac
cine matter, and has no faith in the
popular reports that they are so COM
municated. The small pox, itself
"most contagious Of all Diseases" is
not transmisslble in this way. 1t is
possible, indeed that the introduction
of vaccine matter, by disturbing the
general health, Just as teething will
do, or catarrh, may furnish opportun-
ity for a constitutional disease to APP
pear and have its course but even
this is infrequent and more than
this cannot be alleged.
Prejudice il protean. 1t takes on
as many forms as fancy can invent,
and iustilies every one by the best OF
reasons. The first assailants of vac
cination predicted that all manner, Of
bovine plaques would bo communi-
Gated to it's victims-that they would,
in addition to tho ordinary human
maladies, adopt the bestial ills that
kline are heir TO. Modern assailants
wish this might be the worst luck
1t is the human msladies they dread.
"If DOCTORS" they say, "would only
take the matter directly from tho
COW, we should make no objection.
There are diseases which cows have
not. But We do object decidedly to
matter that has been passed along
from arm to arm, taking up all man
ner Ofsiokly contagious by the way"
Now, the fact is--at least compe-
tent authorities assert it as a fact
that lymph direct from the innocent
COW sometimes occasions trouble
some, even dangerous, Inflammation
and fever; that it produces no better
vescicles than humanized lymph, and
is received less willingly into the sys-
TEN. The best vaccinations are "from
arm TO arm.
Facts like these ought by this time
TO be we'll understood. They are ac-
cesible, and should be familiar They
stand, we believe, unimpeached, and
fairly unimpeachable. But prejudice
is stubborn too. Nothing fights so
hard, or is so hard to fight. Truths
must become truisms, and thrice
at taited at thst, before they
cease to be astounding revelations
70 the multitude who most need
them. So we must keep pounding,
hoping TO mould the truth at last
into shape that will commend it,
self to every mind of sufficient in
telligence to comprehend that twice
two is four.--Nep York Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
M II ED

In Lancaster, june 23d, 1870, By Rev s. W. Eaton
Mr.. Daniel L.. Morrison and Miss Eta Howe, both o
Lancaster.
The best wishes of the Herald printers go with th'
newly welded As a companion at the Mis'
Eta has been favorte in the Herald establishment
for two years past. May she continue to distribute
her bright smiles ani make good imrressions every
where.
In Lancaster, June 20. 1870, by Rev James Gins
Mr.. Joseph Tobler and Mrs. Sarah Ann Cashnlire.
In Fsnnimore. June 9Th, 1870, by Geo II. Horton
Esq, Mr.. George Fr y and Miss Elizabeth J. simons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

say-The Fourth of July is to be
observed at Cassville with the grand
est demonstrations. Probably the
town never witnessed so large an
assembly as will visit her on this
celebration day. Hon. George G.
Hazelton is announced to deliver the
Grafton. Speeches by other promi-
nent men may be expected. A picnic
is to be provided for at the grove.
Excureion parties from Dubuque,
Potosi and Prairie du Chen will
arrive during the day and participate
in the festivities. The Dubuque. City
Cornet Band will DO there. The
Cassville folks have generously in
vited the people of the county to
attend, and will spare 40 efforts to
entertain all present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Grand Celebration ct North Lancaster,
July 4th, 1870.

Arrangements are being made to
celebrate in an appropriate and be-
coming manner the oath Anniversary
of the Declaration Of the Equality
of all Men and the birth Of our
glorius Republic at the DYER SCHOOL
HOUSE, in North Lancaster.
The citizens of Lancaster and
adjoinining towns are invited to join
in the celebration.
a basket picnic will be provided,
and tables prepared for neighborhood
parties. Appropriate music will be
furnished.
Col Jno. G.. Clark will deliver the
address, followed by other able speak.
ers.
W. b. Baxter, Esq, Reader OF
Declaration of independence and
Toast Master.
Como one and all
ABNER DYER
d. BAXTER, Committee.
ID. PR0UDFIT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

SCHOOL ExHIBITIoN.-The Lancas-
ter public schools will give an enter
tainment on Friday evening next.
The exercises will consist of COLO
guys, tableaux, reeitatiops and music,
and will be under the superintendent
of Prof McGregor and assistants. A
number Of ladies and gentlemen in
the village have kindly offered to
assist in providing music, both instru-
mental and vocal, for the evening,
The proceeds Of the entertainment
will DO given TO the furnishing of the
large school hall. Let the efforts of
The school children be encouraged
by a full attendance of our citizens.
Admission. % cents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
I)IED:
/. June "a, 1870. WILLIAM 0. Ross, in the

In Bseown. June "a, 1870. WILLIAM o. Ross, in the
18th year Of his age.
Mr. Ross will be remembered by many in this COM
nlrnity as the venerable white haired man who APP
peared occasionally in our village accompanied and
attend ed by some more Of the colored people
with whom he has wholly resided since his advent TO
this country.
Mr.. Ross emigratcd from the State of Missouri to
Wisconsin about the year 1861 and brought with him
his negro people, fourteen in number, whom he
owned as slaves in his cid home. Not content with
the manumissien Of his slaves he left the home
OF his youth and manhood sundsred the old associa
tons and voluntarily gave up the Injuries and pless
urts 10 which he had been accustomed that he might
bring 20 free State his freedmen He bought lands
for them, spent his money freely among and for them
and only settled them but settled with them, be-
ing wholly with those who lad once been his slaves
but his chosen servants and crmpsnions
Aud trust, surrounded alone by those who had
called him master, he peacefully departed TO that
ter county where distinction of Master and Servant
never existed, aud where God is the Lord. T.
In bloomington, Wis, June 18th, 1870 Mrs. EIIzL-
pyrH L. MEssgoRK, aged 81 years and Il days.
Deceased was the Oldest daughter Of the late Levi.
son Woodaouse and wife OF Eugene Messmore, leader
~ ths bloomington Hand On the first day Of January
le6s she gave her heart and hand to Mr.. Messmore
with glowidg antcipations Of bright and joyous
future whch she fully realized until attacked by dis
ease which slowly but surely consigned her 20 the
grave. Fer twenty months abe was an invalid, suffer
ing very severely at times. She leaves little daugh-
ter, husband, many relatives and large circle of
f-iends g. mourn her unfm-lv death. G. H.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

A CARD.-rhe strawberry festival
held at Patch Grove was largely at
tended, and all had a pleasant time.
The supper Office cream, strawberries,
&C., was an excellent one. We thank
the ladies for the invitation we re-
ceiged and for the fine boquets pre-
scented us. The proceeds Of the fes-
tival are to 20 for the benefit Of the
cornet band, lately organized in that
place, and if the members show the
spirit and energy displayed by the
ladies in their behalf, they will not
fail to succeed. Success attend them.
BLOOMINGTON CoRNEr BAND.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Farm & Goods for Sale.

now offer my beautiful residence situated in the
west part Of the village of Lancaster, containing so
acres, well improved all under cultivation ; good
dwelling house with ample room, good cisern OF $50
Dds about 100 fruit trees-apples plums ETC.. good
new barn, corn crib and wagon shed good well of
water. Any person wishing nice and good homo,
near our splendid school house would do well to pur-
chase this property.
ALSO, offer for sale my stock Of GOODS at whole
sale, part on time, cheap. Ny object in selling the
above mentioned property is to build FIGURING Mill
the coming season Any wishing to buy will
please call and examine my property before purchas
ing elsewhere DOUGLAS OLIVER
Lancaster, February -, 1870. 3stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
la rho hoat continnes Almost

rA- The heat continues almost in
suaorablc, and the crops are near
drying mp for the want OF rain.
Corn il doing generally better than
the small grains, because worked.
Eut the other crops, with grass and
potatoes, are at q stand or failing for
mex Of rain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Large Farm For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm Of 800 acres
situated in the town of Cassve, the Mccartney
School House; four-ifhs of which is first quality
prairie land; all well fenced and improved thereon
dwellings, story brick and frame--arge frame barn.
granaries, plenty of water furnished by windmill
pump will sci; the farm and 40 acres Of good tim
Der for S33 per The lands may be divided into
two farms and will sell in parts Call the premises
r. A. KILB0URN.
Cassyille, January Goth. 1870. 35mlstf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

BAKERS BREAD.--A. digger will be
ready to deliver daily to customers
fresh bread from his bakery. Fam
lilies wishing to be included in his
rounds may give him notice within
the coming fortnight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

t1S- Messrs Parker, Hildebrand 4
CO.. at Boscobel, are agents for the
Lancaster Wooden Mills, and keep
constantly on hand a full line Of
goods for sale or exchange for wool
at the same rates as Mt the Mill
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

Esl- Robinson's Excelsior Circus
will exhibit at Lancaster, Thursday
next. They promise and our ex-
changes acknowledge that the COM
pany has a larger and better array
OF talent than any other that has
visited the State for many years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

cF Flanagan & Bros, Potosi,
Wis, have on hand large supply of
prime New York salt, which they
wish to sell to country merchants
cheap for cash.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell my farm Of l40 acres situated three
west OF Fennimore Centre, on the Military Ridge; 90
acres under cutiyation all fenced well tmbered and
waered; about so acres pasture under fence all new
land Frame dwelling, stories, with basement and
cellar; spring near this door good stable and other
outbuildings thereon. Terms half cash, balance on
one or two years time. DANIEL BRADY
FennImore. February IL, 1870. 3Ttf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

TAILoRING.-Messrs. Govier 4 Loeb,
merchant tailcrs, have opened shop
At Bloomington, Wis, and are pre-
pared to got up suits promptly and
in the latest styles. Cutting done
to order, and a perfect fiji warranted.
See advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
~ Sam Reinbart. the cbamnio

r9-Sam Reinhart, the champion
leaper of the world the world re-
nowned Antonio brothers Billy An
drews, the western favorite clown
and the famous Carroll family, are
with Robinson's Excelsior Circus
The proprietor promises that not a
word will be uttered, nor an act done
that will offend the most cultivated
and refined lady or gentleman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

RonINsoN's ClRcUs.-This show ex-
hbited at Platteville yesterday and
to-day If having d crowded house ct
Potosi. Tomorrow the concern
holds forth ut Beetown, on Thurs
LAY Lancaster, Friday at Blooming
ION and Saturday at Cassville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
VILLAGE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

fOIO folAIII,I-
The undersigned offers for sale his home in the village
OF Cassve consisting Of three good lots, with COM
Portable dwelling good WE'LL cstern on the premises
about 60 bearing fruit trees and large number
of currant bushes and towering shrubs also stables
for Il head of horses cattle. Terms CASH or pari
in.cash and part in young stock
Also for sale two lots with good dwelling on each
The above Is rare chance for persons DESTROYS OF
sending their children TO good school, as Csssyille
supports good district school for 10 months in
thtyear as place in the county None of the prop
erty IS q of a mile from She school House.
Apply to JOHN II. SNECLoDE,
Cassyille, July IS 1865. s-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

LUMBER. ~ The attention Of our
raajors is called to the advertise
meut Of Messrs. Kinney Z Co, lum-
her merchants at Potosi, Wis. They
arc prepared to promptly fill all or
ders for lumber planned and matched
Scoring, lath, pickets and shingles.
Also doors, sash and blinds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
STRAY cow.

Taken mp by the subscriber lands owned by him
in the town of Hazel Green, one mile north Of the
Twelve Mile House, about the LIST of June, 1870 one
yellow with some white spots, about years old
tip Of one horn gone has on large bell. The owner IS
requested to prove property, pay charges ana taAe
said stray away. b. +. WILCOX.
Hazel Green, june 10th, 1870. zw4'sl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Local Matters:

sA- See notice Of business rooms
for rent by digger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

ALL ABoARp.--Geo. y. 4 j. III
Sprague will make their first trip TO
Prairie du Chen, via Beetown, on
Friday, July lst and thereafter will
make regular trips. They have pur-
chased an elegant new hack, and are
prepared to convey passengers in
superb style. They are fine, accom-
modating young men, and will attend
to all business pertaining to their
line with promptness and accuracy.
Stage will depart from Lancaster on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
att \. NJ, and from Prairie du Chen
on alternate days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
HORSE AND COLT STRkYED,

Strayed from the subscribers residing in the village
OF bloomington, Wis, about the Goth Of April 1870
one cream colored horse years old light name and
bay colt stan in forehead small white strip on nose
one hind foot white. LUKE HADLEY
May 9, 1870. 4swl*tf LEVI BROWN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

sss- DR.. II. ID. Howell has located
Ut Ellenboro and offers his services
to the sick and afflicted. See his
cArd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

STABBED.-A row took place in a
saloon at Platteville on Monday
OF last week, in which Uriah Gregory
was cut in several places.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

D1S- Cool, refreshing and delicious
is tho soda-water at Baxter's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

BsSs d. III Il u ID ID is
SPECIAL AGENT for the improved
Balls Combined Reaper and Mower,
New J Orker, and in fact can sell you
almost any kind you may wish. AZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
NOTICE.

GRANT COUNT AGRICULTURAL sccIETY will let the
Dining Hall TO the best and highest bidder with the
exclusive right of granting others the privilege OF
setting up stands on the inside OF The track on or
before the LIST Of August. Bids will be received by
the Superintendent IL. A MOORE
June 18th. 1870. AID
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

u@-Wc understand that District
Attorney Clementson will crate at
Bloomington on tho 4th Of July
The Bloomingtonians have prepared
for q grand jubilee on this occasion
and expect to see large delegations
from the neighboring towns. The
Bloomington band will furnish the
music. Whoever visits Bloomington
on this occasion will be we'll and
generously served our hat on that.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

49, Tho Lancaster Wooden Mills
turned out LII yards Of cloth last
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
COLTS STRAYED or STOLEN.
$4,000 RewardI

strayed from the subscribers, residing 4 Of mile
northwest of the Burt mills, town Of Waterloo on
the 10th day of April, 1870, two mare colts.-one
black with small white spot (about the size of a
mans thumb nail the inside OF left hind foot at
the top of hoof hardly observable without close ex
animation, and few white hairs on her, believe
right side, and may be shed 10 a dark iron gray nc
and heavy name, in good condition and fun Of life
when she left. The other one ia q bay with black
name and tail, no white marks, had small bunch
about the size Of pea the forward part of left hind
leg, about half way up to knee, caused by kick of
another colt. observable by rubbing with the hand
They are both good size and well halter broke; the
bay rather thin in flesh.
We will pay $50 for the return Of said colts or in
formation that will lead TO their recovery. We will
also give $40 for the capture Of the THE: with proof
that will convict him. JACOB REED
JAS. o. sHINOE.
T. o. Address,
ljIf1 Potosi Grant County Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
NO17TCFI

is hereby given, that on behalf of James K Lum ap
plicaton will be made 10 the Governor of the State Of
Wisconsin, on the 9Th day of Jsy next for the par
don Of said James X. Lum, who convicted Of the
crime OF polygamy at the March term, 1870, of the
Circuit Court of Grant county, Wisconsin and SEN
fenced 20 the penitentary for the Of two years
BUSHNELL Il CLARK.
June 18th, 1870. 3wo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

CHICAGO, June, 27.-Wheat irreg-
ular but active; No. 2 ut 1.O84@1.09
cash, I.09}@1.1O seller July; No. 3
at SIC, rejected at Soc. Corn steady
and in fair demand No. 2 at 81
seller last half. rejected 7O0703.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
FOR SALE.

Twenty acres of land within the corporation OF
Lancaster; thereon is q new house 24x26 #. with
three living rooms and three bed roms, with q good
cellar ana wood shed good large cstern and well
near the door, both supplied with pumps new stables
corn crib and horse barn all built last summer
s3-tf VIM AICoRN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
GRAND BALL /!

A GRAND BALL will be given at the sIssON
N HOTEL, jamestown, ON MONDAY EVEN
ING, JULY 4th. All cordially invited 20 attend
Jamestown June is. lw2 L. w. SESSION. propr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

kE Mr.. G. II. Farnsworth. one
mile southeast of Lancaster, has
several loads of corr for sale.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27,-Flour with
out decided change. Wheat at 1.31
@132 for spring and 1.45 for amber
red western. Corn heavy at 90cC@
LOO for new mixed western. Oats
declining at 60@63c for western and
67G06S5c for Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
DWELLING AND LOTS
FOR SALE.

will sell my house and lots, in the village oil
Lancaster; house story with good rooms good col
lar and cstern, choice bearing fruit trees the
premises including apples pums cherries and grapes
Lancaster, June q, 1870. 1tf A. SWEENEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Come One! Come all !!

yI'HERE WILL BE A BALL AT BROWNS HALL,
IL BLOOMINGTON, WIS, on MONDAY
Evening, July 4th. Good music. Supper provided
at tho bloomington Hotel. SINE WooDHoUsE.
bloomington, juno II. 3w2 Proprietor.