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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-03-24

JOINT RESOL U7ION, Directing that
that Funds knoaUn as Canby School
Fand, Remaining in hands Of County
7reasarers, be appropriated to the
Free School Fund.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representative of the State of South
Carolina, now met and sitting in Gener-
al Assembly, and by the authority of the
same, That such sums of the appropri-
alton of $4,000 for the support of Free
Schools for the year commencing Octo-
ber 9lst, 1858, and known as the Candy
Fund, now remaining in the hands of
the several County Treasurers, be, and
the same is hereby, appropriated for the
payment of teachers claims in the sew
eral Counties for the fiscal year, com
mencing November 1st, 1859; and any
unexpended balance of the same shall
be applied to the Free School Fund. OF
said Counties.
Approved the 1st day Of March, A. D.
1871.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
Am U s e III E N T s.

The pressure on our columns to-day compes MS to
take but q hasty glance at the bills OF the week.
"Mignon' was given Tor the last time at the Acad-
envy, and the curtain fell on one or the sweetest
pictures OF musical and dramatic art that has been
presented on our boards for many years, VIZ, the
Mignon Of Mile. Nilsson. Mr.. Frank Mayo enltvened
the Grand Opera House with heroic impersOna-
ton, b la Francais, Of d'Artagnan In Lies Trois
Mousquetaires." Booth revived his magnificent
"Hamet" at his temple OF the DRAMA and
Sothern commenced his farewell nights at Nlblos
with the usual enthusiastic audience that has
greeted his season so TAR John Brougham made
h,s bow at Mrs. Conway's Brooklyn Theatre and
Miss Ravcl performet at the Park, In the city.
The last week OF "Rosedalen opened auspiciously
at Wallack's and a crowded house attended the
commencement or the fourteenth week OF "Div0rce"
At the Fifth Avenue. The large and wel.scected
company ut the Union Square went through en- i'm
merse bill, and Josh Hart gave rare feast Of
novelties at the Corlque, Miss Jenny Hughes sing
ing some OF her charming songs. The New York
Circus brought four champion riders and excit-
ing battoute leaps, and the Bowery that monstrosty
ny Charles Readc called "A Terrible Temptation"
Tonight Madame DE Barr0s, the Philadelphia
artist gives grand concert at oteinway Hall, at
which she Will be assisted by Misses Sterling and
G0ttschalk and Messrs. Simpson ana Remmertz.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
Personal Intelligence.

General Alexander, Of the United States Army is
at the Glcnham Hotel.
Judge A. NJ. Osborn, OF Catskill, Is at the st.
Nicholas Hotel.
ExCongressman d. X Mccarthy. OF Syracuse, is
sojourning at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Colonel G. Goddard, of orange, is stopping at the
New York Hotel.
Colonel Charles 7. Pollard, Of Montgomery, Ala,
Is registered at the ST. Nicholas Hotel
Senator A. @. Thurman, Of Ohio, yesterday arrived
at tho st. Nicholas Hotel, en- route to Washington.
Captain Hayes, OF the British Army. has taken
quarters at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Arthur Cheney OF Boston, is at the Clarendon
Hotel. Mr.. cheney is the proprietor OF the Boston
Theatre, OF which Mr.. Fechter was manager.
United States Senator George L. Spencer, OF Ala
bama, was at the Mason Doree during Sunday, but
In the evening left for Washington.
II. II. Pearson, OF Albany, Superintendent OF the
New York Central Railroad, IS a. the Filth Avenue
Hotel. Mr. Pearson was for some years the Super
intendent OF the Brooklyn City Railroad Company,
and during that time was much I'M crested in educa
tlonal matters, having been member Of the Board
OF Education or the "Cny OF Churches" He was
probably the best known and most respected by the
children and the school trustees.
The Rev. W. G. Langdon, OF the Protestant Epis.
copal church. who recently has been preach ing AMI
lecturing In Brooklyn the subject OF the efforts
which have been made by the church during the
past few years for spreading the Protestant falth
Italy, sailed for Liverpool on the steamer spain on
Saturday, to return to his field OF missionary labor
and observation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
THE MURDERED MISTRESS.

Blackburn, the Oh Lie lthc Murderer, in n
flight flnee-His Plea Of Insanity Not Al
missable According to the Laws of Ohio.
CHnLICoTHE Dec. 4, 1871.
The testimony for the defence In the Blackburn
case is nearly all in. The question or the murder
remains untouched, however, and the entire weight
has been thrown into the scale win the plea OF
moral insanity. An attempt was made Today TO
prove that Mary Jane Lowell declared her intention
commit suicide in 1855; Dut the Court ruled 1t
as incompetent because Of remoteness, and that 1t
was only the declaration OF party that Is dead.
The married daughter Of the prsoner-quite an IN.
teresting, Intelligent young w0mau-waS put on the
stand - testify to seeing her father, In February
last ave her mother written paper alleged to
she begged TO see Blackburn Just once more before
she died, and signed "YOnr brOken-hearted M
This intended to prove q suicidal tendency
on the part OF the murdered woman, but IL merely
went Tor what 1t was worth, as che handwriting
was not proved. Inc prisoner, Tor the first time
during the trlaI, manifested emotion as hts daugh
ter detailed the circumstances OF the home made
wrctcned by his uagoyernabe passions. He shed
tears and nervOusly bit his finger ana twlched uE-
easily, as II wounded i'll sensitive part.
The testimony OF the jail phy scian Is that Black
burn Was closely watched since his incarceration
last March because suspected oil ieigning insanity,
and that the man IS m0nOmanlac on the subject
OF want, ana that ne il demented.
The pubic mind IS frm In the belief that he was
not absolutely poison her; and as tue laws OF Ohio
do not excuse murderer on the ground OF moral
insanity there Is nothing elt the jury but to convict
Blackburn oil murder
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

FRANCE.
Legislative Organization aud the Presidential
Message.
TELEGRAM 70 TINE NEW YOak ueaAla

PARIS Dec. 4, 1871.
The National Assembly OF France was rcconvened
III session at Versailles to-day.
President Theirs sent In mis- message IN the same
tone and with the features which were referred TO
in an advance telegram despatched by cable 10 the
HERALD last Friday evening"
NJ. THEIRS informed the members that he had SUBJ
mited 10 the Council OF Ministers the following pro-
ject for the reorganization OF the French army:-In
time of peace 10000 men shall annually he drawn by
lot 10 serve for eight years. five years with the colors
and three years In the reserve. In time OF war the
rest OF the able-bodied men OF the country shah
guard the fortified places The army shall consist
OF $50 regiments OF infantry and thirty OF artillery.
in the proportion OF four guns 10 each ooo men.
The President referred 10 the negotiation ana
conclus on OF the treaty with Germany having for
Its main object the retirement OF the Prusslan
troops from tho soil OF france; to the approach OF
the moment oil termination OF The commercial con.
vcntion with Great Britain; TO the subject OF iciorm
OF the military law ana army codc. and to the ne.
cessy which exists for general reorganization OF
the administrative affairs OF the republic OF France
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

Another Railroad Accident Near Salmon
River-Sevcral Cars Demolished aud the
Occupants Greatly Bruised.
BOSTON, Dec. 4, 1871
special Halifax despatch to the Evening Ira
Uelier reports an accident on the P1ctou Railway,
Saturday night, at Salmon RIVER, seven miles
east OF Truro An express train was passing
an embanKment twenty-five feet high when
the postal and smoking cars were detached
in some mystel ious manner and rolled over the
embankment Three men were in the postal and
two In the smoking car, and fortunately escaped
with few bruises. The cars were demolished. The
passenger cars passed over safely. The engineer
and others knew nothing OF the accident, as the
train seemed to be proceeding rightly. When mile
beyond the engineer saw the passenger cars
detached and following half mile behind, with the
postal and smoking cars missing. lie reversed the
engine and connected the passenger cars, and then
returned to the OF accident In time to save
the mail and rescue the men from the wreck, the
stoves having set fire to the cars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

IN the same manner az a letter, Is transmitted
in its regular order at lower rate than an
express" message, which has preference and
goes through more promptly. This il found OF
great convenience even in countries where the
distances are comparatively triaing; but how
maohmore valuable would it be when in opera
tion between New York and such points as New
Orleans, San Francisco, or even Chicago
The telegraph should be made the ally of the
Post Office, and as such it would aid in bring
ing up the revenues of that department to q
surplus over the expenditures. At present it
is rival and makes the Post Office charge
upon the people for the benefit of q private
corporation. The subject is, however, too
suggestive and comprehensive to be more than
barely touched upon at this time.
The plan Of connecting savings banks with
the Post Office Department has been tried in
England for ten years, and has been found
perfect success. The convenience to the
depositor, apart from the certainty Of security
for his money. is mainly to be found in the
facility afforded him to draw upon his deposits
from any part Of the country. The govern
ment realizes a handsome profit out OF the
business. and the popularity of the plan
ia proved by the fact that the
number Of depos;tors increased from eight
hundred and forty thousand in 1868 to two
million one hundred and thirty five thousand
10 1870, and the amount deposited from two
million six hundred and fifty thousand to just
unon siY million mounds eterlinr The
Postmaster General proposes to adopt this
system here, and, while there will no
doubt be strong lobby opposition
to the attempt, it is to be hoped
that it may succeed. At all events, the imme-
diate assumption Of all the telegraphic lines in
the country by the government should be
authorized at once, great care at the same time
being taken that Congress is not drawn or
lobbied into sob" in the purchase.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
THE NEW CITY GOVERNMENT AT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Dec 4, 1871.
the new city government was inaugurated this
evening. Mayor Medill In his inaugural reports
states the bonded debt OF the city TO be $14 0O0
and the floating debt to be $6s7,0oo The Mayor es-
Inmates the total loss OF the city by re at 81 OJo
lie recommends reduction OF salaries and
suggests the appointment OF committee
10 ascertain where expenses may be retrenchci.
tie opposes the erection OF q single wooden
nuliinR within the limits OF the city, and recon-
meads the construction OF subterranean wafer
reservoirs az inc street crossings as IN Cincinnati
points with pride to the EFFORTS made by citizens To
recover from their losses and hopes that they VIII
proyv 10 the word THAI they are worthy or It's SYM
nathy cnnhdence and asSlsi0nce.
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THE TRIAL OF MRS. WHARTON.
The Accused ArrnixDed at Annap0ls-Eight
Jurors Cbtn incd.

Tie Accused ArrntxDeN at AnnnpOIis-EiGht
Jurors Obtn incd.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4, 1871.
Mrs. Wharton was arralgned In the Circuit Court
at Annapolis to-day Tor the poisoning Of General
w. Scott Ketchum. The court room was crowded
with people, most Of whom were ladies from the
upper circles OF life. Mrs. Wharton was pale, and
showed traces OF her four months IN jail, but was
calm ana collected. and answered to the Indictment,
mot guilty. In q clear and firm voice. Her
daughter Nellie sank down on The dals at the foot or
the criminals box, and remained there during all
the session OF the Court. Eugene Van Ness, whom
Mrs. Wharton - accused or poisoning, was In court
and chatled with her in the most friendly manner.
All the counsel Tor the defence were present; but
Mr.. Lyester, Attorney General did not appear.
Eight jurors were obtained from the regular panel,
ana taesmen were summoned TO complete the list
tomorrow. The Court then adjourned.
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Sketch Of Warwick Castle.

Sketch of Warwick Castle.
Warwick Castle, the seat OF the Earl OF Warwick,
which has been injured to such sad extent by fire,
was one OF the most magnificent Of the feudal for
tresses OF England. Ii was indeed about the only
remaining one of the great baronial strong
holds which was IN an excellent state
or preservation, and used with comfort as q
FAMILY residence. The building was situated between
the town OF warwick and the River Avon 1t tow
cred on q steep ACTIVITY, and thus commanded the
underlying country for miles. Tradition and his
tory 20 TO show that warwick Castle was founded
by Ethelneda daughter Of King Alfred. Its
strongest towers were named Guys and
Cnsar's tower. respectively. The noble War
wick vase, which was found In a lake
near Tivoli, was kept on the castle grouncs,
winch are ample and laid out, on both sides OF the
Avon, with great taste after very large outlay Of
money. The castle contained fine collection OF
paintings, some OF them works OF great magnif.
ccnce. The ruins OF many monastaries are to be
seen around the town OF Warwick, the battered and
hlacKened fragments OF the walls or these seats of
education ana religion appearing almost in view OF
the windows OF the dwelling Of the Earl.
sketch of the Earl of Warwick.
George Guy Grcvllle Earl OF Warwick and
Brooke, who suffers so severely by the fire,
Is the only child OF Henry Richard, Earl OF War
wick, by his wife Lady Sarah Elizabeth, daugh-
ter OF John, second Earl OF Marlborough. Lord War
wick was born LII the year 1878, and succeeded 10
the title In 1853. He married Lady Anne, daughter
OF Francis. eighth Earl OF Wemyss. He was edu-
Gated at ST. Johns College, oxford, and received
the degree OF M. A. In 1889. He represented South
Warwickshire in Parliament during term OF
1s45-'53. The address OF the Earl OF Warwick Is
the Castle, Warwick, and the Carlton and Trave lers
Clubs. LONDON. The eardom OF Warwick was
represented by the famous Guy de Beauchamp In
the year 1898 Guy died in the Castle the 18th Of
August, in the year 1915. The carldom was held by
Richard Nevil the .sKing Maker.n 1t was forfeited
by atlainder after the battle OF Barnet and the
violent death OF the "King Maker" but was after
wards re stored.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
MURDER IN MAUCH CHUNK.

MAUCn CHUNK, Pa, Dec. 4, 1871.
Morgan Powell general foreman Of the Lehigh
Coal Navigation Company. was shot ON Saturday
evening at Summit HILL while on The way TO the
company's ONCE, by an unknown man, who placed
q pistol close to his breast and fircd the powder
burning his coat Powell died tins morning. NO
arrests ave been made.
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THE CASE OF MYRA CLARK GAINES.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 4, 1871.
In the Second District Court, Judge T. Wharton
Collins, decided the case OF Joseph Tuenteset and
others vs.. Myra Clark Gaines. The opinion,
which IS lengthy, declares Mrs. Games
to be the legitimate child OF Daniel Clark
her his universal legatee; therefore 1t
Is ordered that the Will or 1873 purportng he the
will OF Daniel Clark, probated IN 1866, be revoked,
Mrs. Gaines relied mainly upon this viii Tor her
claims.
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SAINT NICHOLAS.

was the custom Of foreathers in this country
celebrate the 9Th day OF December OF each year holiday
IN honor Of the patron of Holland, Saint Nicholas In
membranes OF this festival the Society Zen Draght Mach
Macbt, composed OF natives OF Holland incdd Giving
wednesday evening" amateur theatrical performance In
the original Dutch language IN the Hail of the Casino Hous
ton street The proceeds OF the entertainment VIII be de-
voted TO the relief OF the sufferers by the late Northwest
arm ra
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AC DENTAL DROWNING.

Christian g. Smith, u German, aged thirty
years, residing at the corner OF Broadway and
Eighth street. Williamsburg, while coming or the
south seventh street icrryboat last night, accidcn-
tally fell overheard and was dr0wneu. The body
was removed to the Thirteenth precinct station
house aud the coroner notified
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

Spread Of tic Revolution Near NIarncaibo.
by the arrival OF the Danish brig Jenny Mt this
port yesterday, from MaracaibO, Venezuela,
November Is. we have the following report of the
condition OF affairs in that repubilc-
Captain Lauredsen, commander Of the bark
Jenny, reporrs:-Ceneral Palgar took possession Of
Zalia after the first battle.
1t Is supposed that the revolution Is general IN
this part (MaracaiDo) OF Venezuela.
About four hundred prisoners have been taken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATIONS.

BOSTON, Dec, 4, 1871.
TIE Tinted States survey steamer Hassler, with
~ distinguished party OF scientific explorers,
saed TO-DAY from Boston upon iss voyage along ihc
Alantc and Pacific coast OF North and South
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
Tasmania.
GOLD. BUT NO wOI

GOLD. BUT NO WORK.
Gold has been discovered IN various parts or the
South Esk Valley.
Employment Is scarce. and an appeal to the gov
eminent Tor employment had not been successful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
THE FORLORN HOPE,

re members and friends OF the "rorlorn Hope"
WIZ meet TINS evening at the Shakespeare, Broad
n TIC advertising coinmns TINS fo,ice shows that
vi sturdy lla 49, -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

At tho Academy Ball Thnnkss ivin9 Eve
the Grand Duke observed to be much Impressed
with the OF certain beautiful young lady. or
osc who witnessed tho believed that the lowell
her the charm that his
Later in the evening however ansprci that wa: the
novel and fashion OF her which enchanted
his regard The dress indeed chef druvre. and,
inquiry learned that by the young lady her
illustration pattern discovered
FRANK LESLIE's LADY'S JOURNAL. After such a
all the ladies will flock the dep0ts
Monday and get that delightful journal
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DEATH OF THE CELEBRATED HORSE
GOLD DUST,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 4, 1871
Dorsey's celebrated stallion Cola Dust died
yesterday OF Inflammation OF the bowels.
Gold Dust was one OF the most famous
horses In the country and sire OF many celc-
DRAFTED ANIMALS. A few days ago the owner was
offered 500 900 for MIN.
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short sail 10 League Island. At Ave p. NJ ~he dis
tiDgushed party returned 20 the Continental Hotel.
dined and began their preparations for the grand
ball.
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VIEWS OF THE PAST.
DECEMBER ;.
is1c-Tllc
Anatt,

DECEMBER ;.
ls1c-Thc Duke OF Aosta accepted the throne OF
SPAN.
1S5l-Louls Kossuth arrived q. Staten Islaud.
lI92-Mozart, the composer, died
lI51-Battlc OF Leutlen, OK LISA; tie husttalS
beaten by The rrussians under FREDERICK tile
Great.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
THE WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF TUE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. ID. O., Dec. 81 A. NJ.

OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFtCER.S
WASHINGTON. d. O.. Dec. 81 A. N.
synopsis Jor The Past 7toen.v.tou, Hours.
The area OF lowest barometer has moved from
Michigan to northern Maine, where the pressure IS
unusually low. The area Of highest barometer has
advanced from Kansas and Nebraska southeast
ward to Arkansas Indiana extending It influence
TO Virginia and Lake Erie with clear weather
at present from this region westward to the
Mississippi Rain and snow have prevailed
during the day from Virginia to Lake Michigan and
eastward TO the Atlantic, but are now confined to
Pennsylvania and New York. nigh winds and
gales now extend from Minnesota to Indiana,
thence eastward to the Atlantic. Southwest gales
prevail on Lake Erie.
Probabilities.
The barometer win probably fall on Tuesday
from Missouri 10 Minnesota, with rising tem-
rerature and increasing clOudness; but con-
tnue to rise, with clear, cold weather, at
all points between the Mississippi and Atlantic
coast; northery winds prevail in the South Atlantic
States backing to northeast. Tne westerly gales on
the lower lakes and Middle States extend over New
England.
Warning Signals ordered.
Cau:ionary signals continue at Norlolk, Cape May,
Baltimore. New York, New London, Boston, Port
land, Ocwego. Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland, To-
ledo, Detroit Grand Haven, Chicago ana MIL
vaukee.
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A Fatal Accident at indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. d. 1871.
frightful accident occurred last night on the
Bellei0ntalne Railroad, near this city. handcar,
containing party OF laborers, was struck nv an
extra train. Thomas q. C0nnel was instantly
killed, ms wife Ind her back broken anu Mike
Murphy had his skull crushed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
New Zealand.

MURDERS BY NATIVES.
Bishop Patterson, OF Melenesia; Rev. G. Akin,
and a native teacher nave been murdered by the
natives near Nukapu In revenge for the Kidnapping
OF natives by English vessels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

Fine Assortment Of second Hand
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS,
OF STEtNWAY X SONS MAKE,
for sale cheap Also number OF Pianos Of other MAKERS
nj STEINWAY 4 SONS, Stcinway Hail. lU5 and Ill East
Fourteenth street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05

UdoIpho wolfc's schridnmr are, hrS'a ,sc
sfiNAFrs tmonr the complaints zoe W. wnicn VIZ
scNApPS has been declared speci,c oy ane ar,
p0ycans who have VIII ucoo lon continued
sicsusss and did age epilepsy, ashnn grave, suS
i. nj disrasca or these nnA
MANY o,ner disorders Ia now preaceirei Wa sNs. -
cess hy more than three thousanu "vAV." t'-e
vnrIons parts OF the CniieiSsAteS
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YACHTING NOTE.

The yacht Wave, Mr. Bates, from New London FOE
New YORK, passed Whitestone yesterday.
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StcinwnY & song

Stcinwny & sons,
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
Old Pianos taken exchange Illustrated catalogues seat
free o application
street. New
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A.-secret du Eoudoir, Paudre dc CIeopntrc.
Eau de Jouvence, Marvellous Beauticr at Mme pUVALS
Reception Rooms 49, broadway.
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Royal Havana Lostevy.-Ter the Drawing
OF 2sti November, 1871 look another page j. H. Mhh
TINEZ CO., Banker. " Wall street. BON 1860 NOV io'~
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RoyaI Havana I.ottery.-Thc Hixhe-s Rates
paid for DouDlooas all knts OF told AMI snvsr
TAYLOR CO., Bankers, Is Wahsrs1. NEW ior1'