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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

Tho Commercial published Senator
Thurman's objection to a land grant
for tho Astoria Railroad, under the
head of Democratic opposition to
Oregon"
Senator Thnrman's objection was a
general one, and applied TO all further
land grants in aid of railroads. It was
certainly not opposition TO Oregon any
more than it was to every other State
|inthe Onion. The yotein the Senate just
before the passage Of the bill showed
only three Senators against it.
There seems to be an increasing dis
position in Congress, not to give fur
thcr grants of land in aid of such
roads. And this is most particularly
shared in by the Republican members
OF that body. We believe that Julian
Of the committee on public lands, has
made declarations similar to those OF
Senator Thurman. Why has not this
fact been anirnadyerted upon as show
ing Republican hostility to Oregon
We put this question to thofe Repub.
lican journals that have seized upon
the Commercials article and given il
prominence.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

JACKSONVILLE Dowell has attained an
eminence in grotesque humbuggery
of which no other man ever dreamed.
In late issue of his paper he an
nounces chronological Record Of
the War for the Union with patriotic
song, selected by B. r. DosoeH. AHor-
neg, Jacksonville, Oregon" The
Ne.0s hits him in good style.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

IT is a noticeable fact, that the In
dependent newspapers on this coast
all have black Republican predilec-
tions. We ask Democratic journals to
make note of it."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

TIE Radicals ore exulting over the
prospect of the triumph of the 18th
Amendment before the next election
in Oregon. II there was any good in
tho measure, they would prefer it to
be at issue, SO that it might be the
means Of attracting votes to the Re-
publican party; but the thing is SO full
OF iniqnity that they rejoice at thepros-
pect ofgettingrid Of it by its adoption.
They have yet to learn thai the consum-
nation OF an outrage does not relieve
tho perpetrators Of it from the odious-
ness Of an attempt, and that the rati-
fcation OF the Amendment viii only
add to the unpopularity Of those who
have procured the accomplishment OF
the infarny.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25
COLLECTING AGENTS.
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
In the Justices Court Of the Precinct
Of Harrisburg, State Of Oregon, gCounty
Of linn sss
Jas. Gore us. n G. Howley..s
Civil action to recover money,
To the ab0vc named Defendant:
TN THY NAME or THE STATE or D1sE-
Il Con: Iou are hereby required 10 appear
before the the undersigned, Justice Of the Peace
aforesaid, On the First day OF Mach, 1879, at
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, at the once
Of said Justice, in said Precinct, to answer tho
above named Plaintiff IN aiyiI action. q.
The Defendant viii take notice that IL he fail
to answer the complaint herein the Plaintiff will
take jugment against him fur Sill IS, and cost OF
action. sz. sss 81 a
Jan. stb. 1870.
(Signedl Il. s.. MANSFIETD.
Justice Of the Peace.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the
Summons IA tho above entitled Actieng
n23w6. LEVI DOUGLAS, Constable.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25
NoTgcE or rrrTAI. sETrLEMnNT.

ob AAIE5 NJ. CHURCHILL. ADMINISTRA-
tor of the estate of Lewis Churchill, deceased.
having this day filed his final account of his Ad-
ministration of said Estate and rendered the same
for settlement; It is therefore ordered that
Monday, The TA day Of Aarch, 1870,
being a day Of tho March term Of this Cont. be-
appointed for the hearing Of objections to snch
final account and the settlement Of he same, and
that notice hereof be given By publication ii The
s.State Rights Democrat, newspaper<ef eeneral
circulation in said county once week for st least
four successive weeks prior 40 said day.
BY order Of said Court.
S. A. JOHNS, County Judge.
Jan. 25, 1s70-n25w4.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

Iotal.... ,.....lao
Tho time for holding the County Conventions 10
elect delegates 10 the State Convention, Was l0fl
By tho Committee to the several County Commit
tees. whose duty II will be 10 provide therefor.
The Committee would respectfully urge prompt
action the part OF the Democracy Of the several
counties. L. F. GROVER, Chairman.
v. TREvTrT, Secretary.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25

Gov. Woods has made another Off
cial visit to the Insane Asylum. We
arc not informed as to the amount of
carriage hire that this trip involves.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-02-25
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

Ht N tIOek 4. N. OF t1u uHYs TOT tilN ptIVtV q
nominating Governor, Member Of Congress, seo-
Fstay of State, Treasurer State Printer, Judge Of
Second District. Judge Of third District and
judge Of Fifth District, to be supported at tho
next June election.
BIZ order Of said Committee, representation TO
said Convention VAS based on the yoto cast for
Democratic Congressman at tho last election, Civ
ing 10 each county ono delegate for every seventy
nTo Democratic votes cast, and one delegate for
eyery fraction Of thirty eight and oyer but allow
ing each county at least ono delegate therein /;
which rule of apporsionmcnt will give to tho Sow
eral counties the following number ofsdelogates,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
The Labor Congress.

At the Labor Congress yesterday, Mr. Red
store, OF California, offered n resolution which
was adopted, " that shipbuilding material used
in American shipbuilding should be exempt
from import or other duties"
Mr.. WorthiDgton offered a resolution which
was tabled on Saturday, relating to the degra-
dation OF staff officers and surgeons of the
Navy. 1t did not appear at all on the min
utes, therefore he moved its adoption. 1t was
adopted.
Resolutions expressing approval of the prin-
ciples Of the International WOrkingmen's As
sociation were adopted, and also instructinQ
the secretary to provide a record Of the votes Of
Senators and Representatives in Congress on
questions pertaining TO labor interests, and also
instrscting executive officers Of the labor bu-
reau to correct errors In the issue of labor
unions in New York.
The committee on organization presented a
report. Mr.. Wolf offered q substitute for the
report, which was laid on the table. The sec
ton declaring the basis of representation met
considerably opposition, but was passed. The
point made by those opposing was that the basis
excluded independent labor organizations in
States that did not have State organiz zations.
The salary of the president was fixed at 81 300
The following committee on national political
organization was appointed $. p. Cumming
Mass; A. NJ. Puett, Ind John Mcguire, Mo-.
Noses w. Fields, Mich; Alex. Campbell, An.
Robert Gilchrst, Ky; d. 5. Curtis, u. c.; .Johfe
Liney, Pa; John b. Wolf, W. Va; A. NJ. Phelps.
Conn; Joseph A. Worthington, Col; Clinton
Briggs, Neb.; A. n. West, Miss; r. L. Miller,
Tenn.
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LATER.
SCENE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.
PalikaO announces Good News from
Marshal Bazaine.
Proposition for Committee of Defence
1t is Repelled by the Ministry.

DISORDERLY PROCEEDINGS IN THE
CORPS LEGISLATIF.
PARIS, Aug. 23.-In the Corps Legislatif yes
terday, when Count Palikoa announced the re-
ceipt Of q dispatch giving reassuring news,
Deputy Keratry demanded the date, and also
whether the dispatch was from Bazaine. Count
Palikao in reply said the dispatch was dis
patch Of the 18th, but the uproar of the depu-
ties was 20 great Is to drown the answer
touching the authorship Of the message
Deputy keratry then PROPOSED that nine
members OF the Chambers be chosen to form
part Of committee of defence. Members OF
the party Of the Left immediately gave signs OF
approval, but the majority hesitated. Keratry
claimed that the state of affairs urgently de-
manded 1t. Some of the members Of the major.
ity rose As in approval, and several more mem
bers Of the Left, which WAS accepted as estab-
fishing the urgency in the case.
After the tumult had subsided, Count de
Palikao said the committee of defence was
numerous enough q st present constituted. In
the name Of the whole cabinet, he repelled the
proposals which had just been made. A
question Of confidence was mus established, and
the Deputies retired to debate the matter. Tie
affair has created sensation as il is considered
an attempt to interfere with the administration.
The matter will be decided tomorrow.
In the Senate yesterday proposal was made
to meet every time the Corps Legislatif met:
but this was defeated. The President will cali
meetings whenever, In his judgment, they are
necessary.
1t is reported that Rouher went to ChaIons 70
confer wisN the Emperor, and accompanied hin,
to Rheims.
The SER says the dispatch above ar,uasa -
was from Bazaine, and was brought TO Conn,
rahkao py messenger. 1t is understood IN AZ
tne %essage contained much important aud IA
public. The Soir says, further. that pa,I,- .le
certain he will be sustained by the Co,ns I..
latif, else he would not have been .o dsc,an
the meeting yesterday. "t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

Tedst Pol0ders.-Bi-carb. soda, 40 grams; Tar
taric acid, 30 grains. This is TO be mixed AM
IL intended for three or four quarts of hour. n,
is good and cheap substitute for the yeast
powder now i'm general use-
Ezohequer Lnk.-Boiling water, \ pint; pow'd
gals, drachms; ext. logwood, de-; boil one
hour and add gum arabic, 2 drachms: sulpbate
non, 2drachms. Allow it to stand several davs
when II viii be nj for use. It flows free from
the pen; does not corrode is not affected by the
action of acids, and, il is said will not change
e color for centuries.
Gdpes ava ChickeEs.-Give them small crumbs
OF dough mixed with soft soap. The dose need
not be repeated more than twice. when the dis
ease will entirely disappear.
Cement for Air-tigh CGses.-Resin, pitch and
ivory black, equal parts; melt these together
Hair Dye.-Sulphuret potass., 20 grains; soft
water, tablespoonsful; mix this and rub the
har thoroughly with IL; then rub the folio wing
over the hair: Nitrate Of silver, ~ grains: sotl.
water, tablespoonful.
Hair POmdde.-Castor oil, Is tablespoonsful.
spermaceti, \ ounces; mix and melt together
then add ess. bergamot, 1 Tablespoonful.
Soda Wdfsr.-Nesrly nil a soda water bottle
with ice water; put i'm ounce of white sugar, ?
drops OF oil OF lemon, p grams OF bi-carb.
potass, and lastly add ~ grains OF citric acid;
cork, and Immediately wire the cork When tht,
ingredients are dissolved the liquid will be
highly charged with csrbonic acid gas.
LAZY u IL, Valley IAN imitation. )-Qttsr OF rose
20 drops; oil of neroh, Is drops; oil OF bergamot
2teasPoonsful; honey. Tablespoonful; essence
OF orrls root, pint; mix and filter. The above
Is a famous perfume, and can be made NJ tri-
fling co st.
Good Spruce Beer.-Cold water, 10 gallons;
warm water, III gallons; mix in a barrel and adj
brown sugar, "A lbs.; essence spruce, ! ounce;
yeast, pint; then allow IL 10 ferment.
ffodiNy.-White cabbage sliced. caulifower
(ln pieces, radshes, French beans, celery, ell
der flowers, equal part; salt them for two or
three days, then drain and mix them with APP
pies and cucumbers sliced, (equal psrts,D and
spice with ginger, garlic, tumeric, long pepper,
and mustard seed; put into bottles and pour on
strong vinegar.
ga Jersey editor, commenting on the title
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
PRINCE N,PoLFoN pi-Alrrn =

! e.
PARIS, Aas. S.-Many pr.zss have been A.
ranged by the French Navy Drrartmcrt. IL
order to encourage gslIsntry some OF them .-,
said 20 be very valuable.
The Paris journals blame Prince N.r.also,
for lesving France. ON has return here n vs.
supposed he had been on . mission 20 Mn. N,s
tor Emanuel. but the report 10 that effect u,s,.r
public few days ago, r. nov officially den.,l.
The Archbishop OF Paris has directed the
clergy 10 contradict the report that the P,pe
has fehcitsted the King OF Prussia
number Of Prussisn spies were arrested
here to- day.
Is II WORTH WHILE To DEFEND PARIS
AXE Aug. 2--CAptAin Jeannorod writ4s q
.Sn.inohioA'os .S. TO the Paris rs.ps. admittine
~ -.e S'oahts OF frassisn violence are ex-
'u' IN Anew isolated instances only
The h@es to-day expect. the T-.r,,,' .'-S- o''s
10 consider what the attempt % &c. -.
must cost, and urges them 20 oonsi,,., -.
any alternative. The defence OF Pnr,. -,
seriously defeat its capture.
The fortihcauons OF Luxembars have beeD
rszed. W."
The GREAT POWERS TO PREVENT THE
DlshEMBERMENT OF FRANCE
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The .Ss,ol, TODAY SAW
Seven hundred and fifty millions OF the new
war loan, 70 be opened this morning. have al
ready been more than taken by anticipation.
Ii seems certain tina, q project has been
brought before the great powers OF Furope
having for its object 1.-The prevention OF the dis
memberment OF France"
ROME.
Assurance has been sent from the Fro =,
government 90 his Holiness that Italy IA
intention OF attacking Rome The Papl tro,..,
had been withdrawn from Campagna 90 defend
the city. Many arrests had been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
IMPORTANT.
THE CROWN PRINCE FALLS
BACK FROM PARIS.
he Goes to Aid the PrussianS at Metz
The Latter Threatened by Bazaine Rein.
forced by Mcmahon.
FRENCH NAVAL VICTORY.
NAVAL VICTORY.
A GRANGE IN THE SITUATION.

A GRANGE IN THE SITUATION.
LONDON, August 23.-lt l. reported that the
Crown Prince OF Prussts has withdrawn from
his advance on Paris and gone 90 the SUP
port Of the Prussisn armies around Metz; the
position Of the latter being threatened with for
midahle attacks from Bszaine, who Is said 10
have been reinforced by Mcmahon. Five
millions OF francs have been distributed I'm
the city among the families OF soldiers.
ANOTHER CRUMB OF COMFORT FOR
THE FRENCH.
LONDON, Aug. ., $50 r. m.-The following
d dpstch has just been received here from Alex
andria:
The Prussian frigate Hertha, carrying twen-
ty-eight guns, has been captured by the French.
No particulars are given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

ANOTHER BATTLE IN CUBA-Spdnish Loss
$50 Ks.-A Santiago de Cuba letter of the 18th
instant says Nalmeesda has arrived here from
Baysmo, which he left with 900 men. On his
way he was attacked by the Cubans and lost
$50 men, killed and wounded, among who were
Coils Camara de Miguel and many other Off GERS
with all his baggage, canon, and $4,000 in gold.
Bodies of Spanish troops, under Colonels Am
pucia and Barranco, lately attempted to force
their way from ManZanillo to Bayamo. The
former were successful after six hours hard
lighting, but the latter was totally repulsed
with a loss OF $50 men and fourteen cars of
stores and equipage. Eighteen car loads of
wounded returned to Manzanillo. Col Lopo.
commander of the second expedition larded by
the George h. Upton, died i'm the hands of
the Spaniards, and most of his command are
either killed or captured and shot. Major
General Doneta Marmal, one of the ablest
Cuban generals. died OF brain fever, near San
tisgo, June 26th. Gen. Modesto Diaz has been
appointed in his place. Yellow fever and
cholera prevail among the troops, and there
are none in Santiago tit for service. Nearly
1.O00, sick, wounded and discharged have ar
rived from that place in the last fortnight
The city II also suffering fran want of water
the supply having been cut OF by the insur-
gents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

PRETENDED SUICIDE.-St. Paul's Church
New York, on Sunday evening, just as the SER
vice was closing, was the scene of wild excite
ment The report of pistol-shOt In the gale
~ was heard, and a voice shrieked: 40 nv
God, 1 am shot" The frightened crowd, on
reaching the gallery, found man lying in one
Of the Pews, and bleeding from q wound In the
breast On being taken to the station-house the
wOuld-be suicide gave his name as Edward L..
MargueriDg, and said he had been driven to the
desperate deed by impecuniosity. The sur
sc IN, on examining the wound, found that the
man had shot himself with canary-bird seed.
He is evidently an ImpOstOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
SPECIAL NOTICES,
Is4O.Os Dls7o.

This celebrated medicine has won de-ervediy
high reputation an allesiator q pain and pre-
server of health IL has become household remedy
from the fact that t gives aud permanent
relief. II is q purely vegetable preparation, made
from the best and purest materials cafe 20 Keep end
60 use In every family. lt 10 recommended BY phy
scians aud persons ef all classes and 90 day after
public trial OF thirty years-the average life Of
lit stands unriva lied and xceled spreading its
usefulpees over the wide world. Its large and Ia
creasisg sale afrds positive evidence of its endur
ing fame. Directions accompany each bottle. eold
- PERRY DAVIS a SON,
Providence, h l..
au3 eolm&w Manufacturers and Proprietors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

IMPROVEMENT OF THE POTOMAC CHANNEL
Congress having appropriated $4,000 at the
last session for theimprovement OF the channel
Of the Potomac river between the Long Bridge
and Georgetown, the plans tor the work have
been prepared by Gen. Michler, and submitted
TO Gen. Humphries, chief of the Engineer Corps
who has approved them, and work will be com
menced Immediately. Gen. Michler proposes
simply to deepen the channel on the Virginia
side from the Long Bridge to Georgetown to
the depth of twelve feet at low water, and
a width of 200 feet; also, to remove all the OBJ
structions of Easby's Point. He will invite
proposals for the work Immediately. This i'm
provement will not consume all Of the appro-
pration. but IT is probable that An additional
appropriation will be made at the next session.
to be added to the balance of the SO 900 for the
Improvement OF both channels, removal OF the
causewsy at the Long Bridge, &c, in accord
snce with the original plan OF General Miehler,
psbllshed in The STAR short time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

AARON JONES has been promoted from third
to fourth class clerk in the Office of the Comp
troller of the Currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

AN APPLICATIoN was received yesterday from
parties in Baltimore for the establishment IL
that city Of one of the gold banks recently au.
thorized by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

ASSIGNMENT OF RBCRUITs.-The supernten-
dent OF recruiting service at New York has been
ordered TO send detachments of recruits from
that point as follows: SO to Fort McHenry, Md;
81 TO Fort Washington, Md; and II TO Fort
Foote, Nd, for assignment to companies Of the
4th artillery, stationed at those places; 4l to
ort Adams. K. l.; q to Fort Trumbull, Coun.;
10 to Fort Independence, Boston harbor; II to
Fort Preble, and u to Fort Sullivan, Me-. for
assignment to companies of the 5th artillery
there stationed. 200 recruits are to be sent to
San Diego, Cal, from Carlisle barracks, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

The NATIONAL CEMETRRIRs.-Tne War De-
partment has addressed a letter to each Of the
Governors of the States within which the ma
tionsl cemeteries are established, asking thai
they Will lay before the respective legislatures
proposition to give their consent to the purchase
Of these sites by the United States. ceding all
jurisdiction over them to the national govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

ANTICIPATING THE INTRREsT.-ActingS Sec
retary Richardson to-day ordered that fIom
and after Monday next, the interest on the l0-4
bonds falling due on the 1st of September be
paid without rebate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

MUST Nor TAKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
have been issued by tie Navy Departmentpro
hibiting officers of the navy from Bringing from
foreign posts unnecessarily quantities Of duti-
able articles ostensibly for private use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

PROFESSOR WILLIAM H. WILCOX, head OF
the Department of Mathematics at the Naval
Academy, died at Annapolis on Saturday, OF
congestion OF the liver. Prof. Wilcox has been
connected with the Naval Academy since its
organi cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

Jos. W. BARTON was to-day appointed In
spectcr and Weigher Of Coal for the Treasury
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

IA Miss Clara Duffy outswims everything
at Cape May.
Thirty housekeepers in Troy are importing
Chinese servants.
DCalifornia has beaf us on heat-one hun
dred and ten degrees in the shade, August 9.
~The hymn-book OF the Episcopal Church
Is undergoing revision.
a0The hoe % corrective OF the nerves is
not bad idea. An "ingenious rogue" adver-
cept Of 81. Agoniaed dysPepucs forwarded
their dollars and received In return this receipt
"Stop drinking and hoe in the garden" !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
President Grant at Newport.
Yele1vapAed k2cissseelS @ fAe RpenSna m.

NEW YORK, August 23.-President Grant and
family left Long Branch this morning for New
port, where they will remain till SATURDAY. next
the guests of l.. p. Mott ton, of this city. The
President will return to Long Branch on Mon
day neat. Before his return he will visit West
Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

EXCHANGE oP COUPON POR RRaIsrRR8D
BoNDs.-Since the first of the present year
seventy-eight millions Of coupon bonds have
been exchanged by the owners for registered
bonds, owing to the greater security of the lat
ter class against loss in case of theft, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

Col. W. B. HAZEN, 9Th Z. 8. Infantry, ba
been relieved from duty as Superintendent o
Indian affairs for the Southern Superinten
dency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL RBvKNUR-The receipts from this
source to-day were s234,51225
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

- Rev. j. w, Robinson, the great clerical
forger OF Iowa, is said to have had his life in
sured for s100 900 in various companies, with q
view Of . sham death and q handling Of the
money by his "affiicted" wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23
Fire..

PITTsBURG, PA, August S-The Pearl Hour
mill Of X. L. kennedy * Co, AIleghany CITY,
was burned last night. Loss $50 900, insurance
: 50 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-23

~ The United Presbytery of W stern Mis-
snrl has adopted a resolution Provi ling for the
severe Yanishment of persons found In the act
OF tripping the light fantastic toe.
~ The Atlanta. Ga, Council has recently
pas-ed law prohibiting any male or female in
Tie profession from wearing the garb OF the op-
Pcsite sex while performing on the stage.
rShrr Mary Brgnst-, a blonde. Of pet -oit,
Wei II Gently stole a march on her husband
q rlng a temporary absence from home, sold his
hopeIty, 'farmed' out her babies, and eloped
with a mebder Of shoes.
- acctnation Is not compulsory In Russia,
nor would II seem 70 be very generally prae aetised
Voi"hh rly. The result Is seen In the fact that
e'a2try during the Last seysn MY ycxIs.