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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

SuEsr1FIc.-Tbe New York Demo.
crH says; "An Elmira farmer wrote
to Mr.. Greeley for his advice as to
tho relative merits Of long.born and
short.horn cattle, for the farm. llor
acc suid his experience convinced him
that the shoithorn cattle were the
best, as hehad acow that had both her
horns brokcn off jumping rail fence,
and since that time she bad given
moro milk aud cheese than two yoke
Of long horned oxen, and on the samo
feed, too. That poor, deludod Blmira
farmer has gono to knocking the
horns of all Of his caltlc.' That
farmer has also voted the straight Re.
publican ticket for eleven years
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Slightly sarcastic was the clergy.
man who paused and addressed n man
coming into church after the sermon
had begun with The remark "Glad
to sec you, sir; come in; always glad
TO see those here late who can't come
early = and decidedly selfpossessed
was tho man thus addressed in the
presence of an astonishcd congrega.
ton, as he responded "Thank you
would you favor me with the text y
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

General Siocum, Congressman from
New York, very clearly defines the
cause of all the troublesat West Point,
when he says that il is directly charg.
able TO President Grant, who upon
the solicitation Of his unruly son, has
been interfering with the discipline
and moral Of lhr institution
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

a SHERo.--A Missouri girl is going
to be handed down in history as a
shero who rose in tho dcnd of night,
when pale luna was on her march 10
the sea, and scizing musket went to
the rear Of the house whore the hens
hive, and shot into tho midst of large
cackling, from the effects of which
there was a Niger funeral the next
day. No cards.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
.rCIsTrn,s NorIrr VI.

ID EGisTER's NOTICE.-Noticci is hereby
IL given that the following accounts have bcon
examined aud passed by mo, sni remain filed Of
record in this Office for the Inspection Of heirs.
lcgateci creditors aud an others in any other way
interested, and viii be presented TO tho next Or
phans Court OF Clcarfod county, 90 be hold at the
Court House, ia the borough OF Clcardold. com
mcncng on the third Monday being the goth dayl
Of March, A. u. ISL.
Partial account o' Jacob Wise. administrator Of
Rasii Crowel, late Of Graham township. decd
Final account Of John Ovens, administrator Of
7, D. Pcoples late Of Lawrence township, deed.
Account Of q. ~ lytio, administrator of rhos
Robinson late of Lumber City, doc'd
Account % james Mckee and Nina j. sios.
administrators Of lohn Sloss tate of Knox town.
ship, decd.
Account OF Elward Perks one cf thc executors
of Christian kinoigh sr. late Of Norris township,
deceased
Final account of David Ream,. administrator
of Godfrey Weaver, late Of Brady township, decd
RrosrrR's Orricr, A. ". LEE,
Clonraeli, Pa, Fob. %, iSii-lc Register.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
Democratic Meeting.

There will be a Democratic meeting held in the
Court House, at ClcaFGeld, on Tuesday evening
March 2lst, 1871, at s o'clock, for the purpose Of
appointing Senatorial and Representative Con-
fsrccs to meet ike confcrces from other Counties
in the District, whose duty it becomes to choose a
Senatorial and Representative Delegate to tho NP-
preaching State Convention.
An Democrats are requested to be present 50
that the wishes Of our people may bO fully eK-
pressed. j. BLAKE WALTERS,
Chairman Co. Com.
March /. 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
Educational,
CLEARFlELD ACADEMY
Rev. P. |. Harrison, A, NJ, Princ,,

UNnk RUM SESSION Of the present 49,.
l year Of this Institution will com,,.'
MONDAY, the 18th day Of Febiuary. lf,i
Pupils can enter at any time. 1hey IN
charged with tuition from the time thsy 49,.
the close OF the session.
The course Of instruction embrace ever, l..
included 10 a thorough, practical and as.os,r
ed education for both sexes
Tho Principal, having had The aiy,B,..
much experience in his profession, assult, r,,..
and guardians that his entire ability and -
win be devoted 10 the moral and mental M
Of the youth placed under bic charge. n
TERMS or TUITION.
Othogrnphy, Reading, Writing, Primar, IA
metc and drawing, per Session q / we,k, ID N
Grammar, biography, Arithmetic, Hisiog
and DaWing- ......... ,... a 4,
Algebra, Geometry, Tngonometry, Men.
suration, Surveying. Philosophy, phyd.
ol0gy, Chemistry, Book Keeping, Botany.
Physical Geography and Drawing ......... a 4,
Latin, Greek and French, with any Of lls
above Branchts....... ........ cocoon. 81 I,
MuSIC-Piano(3 lossons) ns)....................slln \
Ezs-No deduction will be made for absss,,
czg- For further particulars inquire Of
Rev. p. l.. HARRlSON,A.
Reb. 2, is7e.tE PHusIJd
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
House and Lot at Private Sale.

TN the village Of Wfliamsgrove, Biglcr Station,
| Tyrone and Clearield Railroad, house, frame
Is by 2l feet and two stories in height, with
kitchen attached, frame Office ID by 2 feet suita-
bic for store room, and also stable on the
property. Lot contains about half an acre. For
terms, 4e., apply to DR.. 7 b. Read, Kylertown,
Pa, or TO the undersgned.
DANIEL w. McCURDY.
March 9, 2ipd clearfeld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Theodore Tillon thinks that Grants
administration sis too good TO be bad
and too bad to be good This mon
grel condition OF things reminds one
very much Of the state of the old
lady's dress, which was 'too dirty to
wear and too clean to wash" Some.
thing little moro positive would suit
The people better.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
rIlo rHs nEIRs Am LEGAL REPRrsEN

rINo THs HEIRS Am LEGAL REPRESEN-
Il talivcs Of John Lurier, late Of Bradford town
ship. Clcarlcld county, dcccascd.
Al an Orphans Court hold ni Clearfeld, 10 and
Cor said county. January l9th, 1871, It ordered
aud dccrccd that publication be made 10 one
newspaper published IN said county Tor three con.
scoutiyc weeks that The Real Estate appraised and
sei oui to the widow out Of the Real Estate Of
John Lut.cr. deceased, win be confirmed 20 her
and The report Of tho appraisers approved, unless
sufficient cause 20 tho contrary be shown b! no
arsi day Of March Term. Try the Court"
Attest A.w.TFr,
le-p O-ik o. &.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
MISS H. S. SWANS
FOR Girls

CLEAkflELDf Pa
TVHE WINTER TERN Of fourteen rs,t,, =
commence Monday, January "a, 1871. Il
A Primary department viii be added To n
School this fall for which the services Of con
pcient instructor have been engaged. Asl \,
effort will be spared to render this dspsrass
attractive aud Instructive.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Reading, Orthography, Writing. objeetLe,.
sons, Primary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography .......... s. h
History, Local and descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
and Written thmetic....................... 4
Algebra and the Scicnces.... !! 3
Instruction in instrumental music .......... u B
Oil paptng, q y
Wax w0rk..........-.-. ......-...
For full particulars send for Circular.
Clearfsld, Sept. Z, ls70-lypd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Hon William Tweed has leased the
Metropolitan hotel, New York, for
seven years. Tho amount paid is
100000 a year for the first two years,
and $4,000 year for the five years
succeeding. 1t is the intention 10
make il headquarters for the Dem
0cracy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

AMERICA AND France - FINANCE
ALLY.-An unusual amount Of sympa-
thy is being expressed by our people
for unhappy France, because the vic
torius Germans demand one billion
four hundred and forty million dollars
to cover the expenses of the war. 1t
is feared that this will bopclessly bank
rupt the French nation. This is
probable, and we being SO near in the
same situation know how TO sympa.
thiye with fhom Tho amount do.
manded by the Prussians is only a
tri1o over the amount our people have
been compelled 10 pay the past three
years to support Grant and Boutwell, ;
beside, Franco has five years to pay
this amount.
The Federal taxes for the past year
foot up just four hundred and twelve
million dollars; Cs1l2,OOO,00O,) which
is nearly the one third Of the Prussian
demand
1t is evident from this that the Ger.
man victors demand one hundred and
twenty four million dollars less annu.
ally from the French than Grant aud
Co. demand. Our Sympathy may be
layishod in the wrong direction be-
cause, whatever may be the fate Of
either nation charity should always
begin at home, especially when there
is so much room TO oxpend it at the
domestic hearth. God bless both Re
publics, and save them from the vault
ing ambition Of Imporial'sts, Kings
and Emporors!
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
n,lrNIsrRA RArnn,s NOTICE.-l

n is hereby given that letters Of aiminisiiIt,.
on the estate Of JOHN BARM0Y, deceased, hh
Of Covington township, Clearheld county, Pa. tsl.
ing been duly granted to the undersigned, al pe,
sons indebted 10 said estate will please make pay.
mont, and those having claims or demands ia
present them properly authenticated for ssltltu'si
and allowances without delay.
LAWRENCE FLOOD,
FRANCES BARMOY,
Eel. Is. lsIl-6i. AdminlstTaion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

TnE CoNuRrsIoNAL DiGAMIsr--
The latest Mrs. Bowen, the ono who
has rot him now, writes 20 Wash.
inaion paper, llo had not concealed
his antecedents from me. knew
that he had been an orphan boy with.
out relations or friends, had driiicd
into the company Of gamblers and
prostitutes, and had lived their life"
This probably accounts for his being
elected member Of Congress by the
Radicals When man gets to going
dow hill he almost invariably brings
up at the foot Of the hill.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

L HAVE this day associated with me in the
/ mercantile business my brother, Robert Reed,
aud the business will be continued under the
firm name Of
REED RoTHERs.
We win continue to make the Dry Goods and
Notion business a specially, and oil ths newest
kept on hand.
The Branch Store in Curweusyille win be con
tinucd where will be found as choice line Of
goods a. at our main store in ClearGeld.
New Spring goods will be on hand about the
lS,h Of March.
The book accounts ofWm. Reed win bs bspromptly
and Immediately settled.
WIN. REED.
clcarheli, Pa, March s, 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Qua NoMINEF.-Gen. George w.
Morgan, Of Ohio, was the Democratic
nominee for Speaker Of the new, or
Forty-socond Congress, which assem-
bled at Washington on Monday. Mr..
Blaine, Of Maine, the old Speaker, was
re elected
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
Notice TO Watermen !

VNHE undersigned avsils himself Of tbs ns'sol
Of informing the Raftmen that be has ua.l
ample preparations a. F-.ten's Dead Wa.U ig
their accommodation and entertainment duriuge,
coming season, aud invites all to give him cal
fcbI5-5t- WIN. NJ JOHNSON.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

AtTioN.--All persons are horchy caution
y cd against harhoring or trusting on my &C.
count my wife Elizabeth knaFr, a. she has deserted
me without just provoceiion, aad am dcicfmiasd
not 20 pay any debts Of her contracting unicss
compelled to DO 90 by law
GEO L. KNARR
rouivillc, March I, ls5h1ipd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

GoSE DEAD.-It is with pleasure
that we announce TO our readers the
death of the Foriy-frst Congress,
which took place at Washington on
Saturday last. A friend who was at
the funeral says from the look OF
things he is satisfied that a large por.
ton of the members were bound hell.
wrads.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
atisftIlantcas.
DENTAL NOTICE.

THE undersigned purposes opening Dra
0aoe, in Curwensyille, as early in AhFsh !
ciroum stances will permit and would respsc;illi
oGer his services to the citizens Of the tovn al
surrounding country. JAS ". sIkNAkL
AN information respecting the above card vi
be given By Mr.. Z. W. Reed, Curwensyillo. .ll
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Ben. Wade, of the San Domingo
Commission, expresses the opinion
that the report Of the Commission will
be unanimous in favor Of annexation.
Why notf The iobwas set up in that
vat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

A lady in Lewistown is said 20 have
reduced the national debt recently, by
putting sl20 in stove for safe keep.
ing, forgetting the fact, and building
a FIRE. rr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Under the Fugitive Slave Law a
citizen of Pennsylvania might with
impunity decline TO become a negro
catcher, but under the imperial cleo
ton law he must either be u bailif' or
n fcllop.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

SOMETHING TO sMEIL.-The Phila-
delphia Age says: We recommend to
the Morton Smelling Committee, the
following evidence, given in the i'm
parchment trial Of Governor Holden,
of North Carolina. Lucien NJ, Murry
testifos at Raleigh, that he was tied,
manacled, shot at, hung up aud pulled
down, and then hung up and pulled
down again; andaman named Bergen
tosiifies that he did it under the
orders Of Governor Holden William
Patton testiies TO having been hung
up by the neck. A pistol was put to
his head and threats made TO shoot
him if he did not tell who killed Out.
law. lie was brought TO Raleigh, and
made a confession that he might be
relieved. George Rogers, a young
man, was next called. lie testified
that he was hung up three several
times by the neck. These facts arc
gathered from the testimony Of two
days proceedings These are out
RACES more Infamous than any com
mitted by the Ku Klux Klans, because
perpetratcd under the guise and sem
blance OF law and authority.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
miscellaneous.


\ license NOTICES. Tho following per
4 sons have dlod In the office Of the Clerh OF the
Court Of Quarter Sessions OF Vlgnrheld county
their petitions and bonds for i.iccnso, a the
March sessions ncai, agfccably 70 the net OF
Assembly. entitled "An Act TO regulate The sale
Of intoxicating liquors, de''
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
CurWensYiIla Marble Yard.

nEslROUS Of extending my husinsg, snd
knowing there can be no higher tribute
ct respect to The memory Of the deceased ini
buried friends, than 10 erect over their uarros
homes a sculpiurcd slab OF enduring marble, iha
points forever 10 the resting place of those Vs
love; beg leave TO say to all who wisA to ihcv
their Affection for their departed friend, ini
kindred, that they can nov have an opportunity
Of doing 50, by calling at my shop on ThomC''n
street, Curwensville, Ia, ts I I'm prepared %
furnish "a order
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

The House OF REFUGE.-A nasal.
twanged scoundrel, named H. L. Ring
walt, who has been acting in the ca
pacty of Secretary to the Board Of
Managers at the institution named for
a number of years, proves to be a dc
faulter, and has made his escape. He
has elopod with thousands Of dollars
belonging to the institution. We no.
tice that the Board has notified the
Legislature of the defalcation, and we
hope his acts will be properly venti
lated and the usual whitcwashing
avoided on such occasions.
The Board, two weeks ago, forward.
ed bill to our County Commissioners
for the maintenance of two boys who
were discharged and the bill paid
nearly two years ago 1t is evident
from this that the rascally Secretary
was in the habit of collecting bills, but
never entered the proper credit on the
books Is it possible that n mere Sec
retary is the only responsible party
about this institution Ifso, the pub
lie had better be put in possession of
the fact, and then officers can adapt
themselves to suit circumstances.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
COURT PROCLAMATION.


XIvHBREAs. Ron. G. A. MAYER, Prehd,rt
w Judge Of the Court oi Common fisu &
the Twenty 9Th Judicial District, somroitd Of
the counties Of Cieatfeld, Centre and Glitch
and Hon. sAuuEL ctYnE ard Hon. JAcot VIZ
HELM. Associate Judges OF Clearheld county,
have Issued their precsrt, 10 me directed. ior ne
holding Of Court of Common fless, oHhin'
Court, Court Of Quarter Sessions, Court q oyer
and Torminer, aud Court Of General Jail Deli'-
ery at the Court House at Clesifed IN and iotihe
county Of clearheld, commencing on The lhlrd
Monday, Goth day Of March, 1871, and to
continue one week.
NOTICE Is, therefore, hereby sivsn, to ne
Coroner, Justices Of the Peace, and Constbis''
in aud fer said county Of Clearheld, TO aIrttr IN
their proper persons, with their Records, Rolls,
Inquisitions, Examinations, and other Rtntn-
branoes, to do those things which te their Ufes''
and 10 their behalf pertain to be done.
GIVEN under my hand at Clearfsli, tlii ~
cay Of March, in the year q cur Lord one
thoufand eight hundred and seventy one.
JUSTIN J. PIE, shsra
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

A Washington reporter, IN com
monting on the democratic character
of General Sherman's reception, says ;
"Any gentleman with a paper collar
and mittens on can 90 in"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
DENTAL CARD,
DE-. A. NJ. HILLS

CO. Dr.. A. NJ. HILLS
VffrffY Would say to bis patients aud The rub.
lie generally, that, having dissolved psr,n,8tIP
with pr. shaw, Re q new doing the entire v'rk
Of his Office him self 80 that pstisnts neei a.;!cs;
being put under the hands Of uny oihtr operator
Having obtained reduction Of the patent 90 tA,
plate material, | am enabled to put Up teeth much
cheaper than formerly. also have Dr.. Siu'k'
patent process for working rubber plates, Etiss
make a much lighter, moro elastic and stronger
plate for tho same amount oi material and pol
ishss the plate on both sides, rendering iirocs
more easily kert clean. Special sutniior paid u
the prcscrra alton Of the nsturs teeth, sud a work
guauutcci entirely satisfactory to patients.
fo- 0iieo At the old corner, opposite The Shaw
House. Office hours from to y, =. n, end ] 70
s, y. m. Patients from distance ,houd notify
me a fe~ days beforehand Of their intention to
come. Always At home, unless Other motto, tF'
pcars in both the county papsrt. fs6l'Il
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

The English members of the Joint
high Commission have arrived in
Washington.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

MoRE TIN.-Gen. Grant has appoint.
cd Henry d. Cook Governor Of the
District Of Columbia There were
quitoa number ofpolilicians applicants,
but the banker succeeded. This man
Cook and bis brother made seucn nil.
lions of dollars out of the Government
during the war, and it is now said that
they gave The government" a present
Of five thousand ollars-henco The
governorship. Gentlemen, no differ
enco what your merits are, you can
not como in without the "tin." -l
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08

Tho Pittsburgh Eceniag Chronicle,
says il is disappointed and chagrined,
because president Grant permits Sen
ator Cameron and his clique, to shape
his course"
Blessed are those who expected
nothing of Grant, for they have not
been disappointed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
ON! OILI
Oil In CleariieId County!

The best burning oil in the world Dr.. Culver's
celebrated sun Light OIL is one Of the greatest dis
coveries Of tho age. Invented in 1867 by DR.. s
A. Culver in Paris. ~ Wagner 4 Co. are the sole
proprieiors for the United States and Canada since
the year 1909. Over $50, 900 families are using It.
Il takes the plsce Of all other burning oils and
fluids, for these reasons; /. Il don't cost half as
much. ?. II is warranted to be non-explosive.
8 Il can be made by anybody. 4. II will burn in
any lamp, with or without 4 chimney. 8. II will
not smoke the chimney. G. II will give no bad
odor or offensive SMELL 2. II will not soil clothes
n spilled upon them s. II gives q clear and
steady light aud in softne0 and briliancy is only
oqualed BY gas .. II will burn longer than any
oil that is made. 10. IL does not weaken the eyes
OF lungs as kerosene coal oil docs. In order to
bring this oil into universal use throughout the
country they have concluded 10 sell it only through
agents BY this method families can manufacture
the oil themselves, thus getting Il a. original cost
aud saving All the profits that would be made by
merchants and spectators II sold through them.
All we ask is that the public give this oil general
nyesiigation that they test iis qualities for them
selves when the agent calls In order that all may
be benefited BY this oil, We have placed the price
Of Family Rights at the small sum Of two doisrs
You can procure Right when the agent calls and
shows you how nicely il buns. Agent will give
you oil TO try, sud furnish the Ingredients II wished
Ingredients cheap and simple. Cost but 2s cents
per gallon at thc highest. You can procure
Right either when he calls or address him with
two dollars At KArthhus, Pa, and receive It BY
return mail A. sCHNARBS,
3.l'S' AEcn' fnr Clearfeld county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
MONUMENTS,
CRADLE & BOX TONES,
HEAD STONES. SO.

Of any design OF sirc, at reasonable rates.
n. D.-l Keep on hand the best Foreign sra
Domestic Marble. Al work executed in ne
most skilliul manner. / viii also deliver vork
10 any point In Clcar6eld OF adjoining couuuc' %
desired WM H. COLBURh,
Curvensvine. Oct. 20, ls6o-tC
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
aleW advertisements.

A NEVLING's
NORTH AMERICAN BEE HIVES
Por sale at the clearheld Planning Mill l3's;st
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-08
Statement of Road Fund.

TTNHB Supervisors Of Lawrence township, in
Il account with said fund for 1870, report as
followsi
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-20
y X, s. PINCHBACK,
Manager.
PROSPECTUS
o T.
The Louisianian.

IN the eudeayorto establish another
Rsnublican journal in New Orleans
t.a rrop,irtors of the LotIsIANIAN,
propose to fill a necessity which has
hsen hong and sometimes painfully
ialt to aSi,t. Ia the transition state
al ON people. in their struggling efforts
10 attain that position in the Body
Polite. which We conceive to he their
due. il is regarded that much infor-
nation, guidance, encouragement,
counsel aud reproof have been lost, in
consequence of the lack of medium,
through which these deficiencies might
be supplied. We slail strive to make
the LorIslANIAN a desi,trrotum in these
respects.