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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
FAILED TO AppEAR.-The eccentric

FAILED TO APPEAR.-The eccentric
Josh Billings gave the Philipsburgers no milk as
stipulated last week. His Geography is faulty.
lie turned up on tho evening in question at
Philipsburg, Nsp Jersey, on the Delaware river
opposite Easton, in this State In hi, letter from
the new Seat of Government, he consoles his dis.
appointed hearers thusly;
LoSo BRANCH, July 26, 1871.
WILLIAMS, Sec. IL was never more beat in my
life than when found myself in Phpsburg, n.
j., yesterday night. knew that Easlon was in
Pa, and thought the philipsburg that Joined Eas-
ton was there too. have read "Milk" over four
hundred and fifty nights, and never failed to CON
meet before. | never made blunder in my long,
but painful, life that mortified me more thas this
one has. Ii | had been at all well, l would have
answered your dispatch by being with you on the
night of the 26th, but my health is too poor to
take such trips. will read "Milk" for you next
winter acted in the best of faith, and spent two
days Of faith and expenses, in meaning to fill your
engagement. | trust you will set Inc oil right be-
fore your people, and make II known to them that
it was n stupid blunder Of mine that saved them
from being bored by me.
Yours, JOSH Billings.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Terms of Subscription.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
Methodist Episcopal Church--Rev. J. II.

Methodist Episcopal Church--Rev. J. II
LpS"UD. Pastor--Public Service every Sabbath
iG 4 ", and n P. NJ. ya N
fS,bbnth School at A. M.
p,,ycr r, Meeting every Thursday, at u p. NJ.
c,mmunion Service, first Sabbath of every
lnh, at 100 A. NJ.
Yst. Andrews Church--Episcopai--Rev
|,.nas HALL.--Public Service Sunday morning
s-o o'clock, and at p. M,--Sunday School ai
|p M-prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
II o'clock.
Presbyterian Church--Rcv. Mr.. BUTLER
Ibc Service every Sabbath, morning and even
|Raptlst Church--Rcv. W. D. SIMMER, Pas
Il Public services every Sabbath, morning or
r,ning, alternately.
|st Francis Church--Catholic--Rcv 7.
NcMlXus.-Mass at l0l o'clock A. NJ, on the
',ond and fourth Sundays of each month.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
LETTER FROM New wAsnrsoros.-

July 2lst, 1871.
Mn. Enron while reading the local columns
Of your paper l find you have through correspon.
dents tho news from different parts Of tho county,
ana think the business and Improvements Of this
place Is worthy tho notice Of your readers, On
account OF foods being scarce this season none Of
the lumber has went TO market from this part Of
the county, which makes business n little dull.
Notwithstanding all this some of our enterprsins
citizens are pulling hard against the stream, and
are building new and repairing old buildings which
adds much to the appearance Of our town. The
new hotel built by DR.. S. Nc. Is now complete aud
Is specimen of magnificent and elaborate work.
manship' This house has been erected and fur
nshod without regard to cost, md Is now ready
for the reception of guests. Don't forget to call.
Our enterprising friend Mr.. J. b. Nc. has also
built an nddition TO his store-room and enlarged
his stock Of goods, which Is now the best in the
upper end OF the county. Mcssr. b. A s. who
have lately started an extensive saddlery and
harness shop are doing whole soul business. We
wish them success. The New York Circus OK
hibited here short time ago, which drew a very
large crowd of people, but | think none went AWAY
any wiser than when they came We think this
was the greatest humbug ever we saw travelling
on wheels. The mammoth company consisted Of
about fifteen broken wagons. and forty horses and
two blind ponies, and the holes in the canvass re.
minded me OF the stars in the heavens. The Aca-
deny in this place is in fourishing condition
The first part of the term closed on Friday last
and grand exhibition was given by the Students
andcr the main direction Of the Professor, q. W.
|. The exhibition was one of the best we ever
listened to, and we think is credit to the parties
engaged. Among the performances was a song
sung by the small girls, entitled pretty Jemimah,
don't say nos" after which came the paper, en-
titled "The Spy" which was read by tho Editress,
Miss 5. NJ. and was very spicy, and well suited to
the tastes Of every one. Our school is now in its
infancy, but we think by the advancement that
is being made that at the end of the term it will
be old enough to turn out many capable of taking
charge of some of the schools of our own county.
couple Of our aimable young men, Messrs. j.
A. and W. T., are going to canvass the county Of
Cambria with valuable work. May they be
successful. If anything of Importance occurs you
may hear from me again.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Coal Orr Drs,srpp MIRA Pete,

IPPery, of shavcrville, near Water Street, this
county, attempted, on the 18th inst, to light FIRE
With coal OIL when her clothes caught FIRE and she
m 50 horribly burned that she died on the l4th.
ht Iippery, in attempting to extinguish the
fame', burned his hands very badly.
Almost every week we have to record the death
oi at least one person by the careless use Of coal
oI yet i seems people, and especially women, will
persist in using the dangerous liquid for purposes
y Wa' never intended, and in such manner as to
,s,l to the belief that they sought death through
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Tnr Nrw FIsn LAw.-somo excite.


mcnt has been created In the counties adjacent to
The Susquehanna river, over the contemplated en-
orccment Of the new fish law passed last winter.
The law makes Il imperative on the Sheriff Of each
county that border on, or through which flow the
Alsquehanna or Delaware rivers, and tributaries,
when he discovers or is informed that hsh baskets,
eel wcirs kiddlcs, iaciles, nets OF any other per-
manontly set contryancc for catching hsh exists,
% give ten days notice through two newspapers Of
'he rcspective counties, declaring that these con
itTanoe arc nuisances and must be dismanilcd
by the owners or managers. Aud " not dis
nauilci within ten days, said sheriff shall proceed
r'lh iOrOe and destroy oil such coniriyaDccs men
uoned and If the sheriff shall neglect OF refuse tc
perform such duties after being notified, be will be
aole to 6ne of not less than SlO0, nor more
'nan $1,000. We see that the sheriff Of North
.umoetland county has already given notice
through the newspapers that be intends to enforce
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Gossip.

TAKEN IN BY SwINDLERs,-Ay young
man who resides in Chester county, few miles
from Pottstorn--we will call him Mr.. Very Green
although that was not exactly his name--came
near being yictimized by the New York "shsrps'
a few days since lie received notice that a box
containing "watches and other sundres' to con-
siderable value, 1--WE have not heard the exact
amount, had been shipped to him, and that he
could obtain these goods by calling at the express
Office, at Pottstown, and paying, S63 collect on
delivery" Mr.. Very Green raised the funds, came
here and paid over the money, and obtained his
treasure box. As he was about leaving he was
advised by the Express Agent, who, having seen
such boxes before, Suspected something" in this
case, to open his box and examine the goods before
leaving the Office. At first he demurred little,
"belieying not" &C., but finally concluded that
perhaps II would be bcst to do so. The box was
opened and Mr. Green was astonished, (though
the express people were not,) to find that 1t con-
tanned nothing but some small blocks Of Pine
wood, saw dust, &c. The chap looked blank
enough, said that he "would be darncd if he was
not fooled that time" and made sundry other
calculations that we shall not repeat. He was di-
rectcd to 60 and make affidavit " the contents of
his box that they were not such as he expected to
receive, &c, and in due course Of time, by order Of
the express company, his money was returned to
make much out Of our friend Very Green, though
it was fault Of his that it was so, for he bit at
their bait like young "gudgeon," of course he
don't read the newspapers or he would not have
been caught so easily.-PotsioTa Ledger.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Drs,nrsslvo FArALIrY.-Since + Marc

Distressing FATALIrY.--Since March
last there have been eleven deaths in the families
Of Henry X. Shields, Josiah Kooser and Andrew
Shields of Rsync township. These families are
relatives and all live in the same ncighboshood.
The deaths, resulting from a malignant form Of
Diptheria which II appears is beyond the skill of
the attending physicians, have all been among
young people, the eldest only about 20 years of
age. The of this great fatality in our neigh
borbood, ought TO be the subject Of strict nves-
tigstion by our medical men.--Indiapd Democrat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
AYErERAN DEMocRAr.-The Wavnos

burg Messenger makes the annexed reference to a
iAunch democratic patriarch of Greene county
Tuesday, June II, was the birthday anniversary OF
our old and highly esteemed friend, Mr.. Abraham
sAull, sr,, of Whiteley township, this county. On
'he day named this old democratic patriarch was
one hundred years old Just think Of IL. He
va borne more than Eve years anterior to the
declaration Of American independence, and has
yet to sec our nation increase from three to forty
millions Of people. He has voted the Democratic
ticket for nearly eighty and read the Assenger
ioi nearly sixty years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

flRE.-The Lock Haven Democrat
|.lys Gre occurred about ~ o'clock Monday
1othlng last, In the buildings on Main street near
|'.at Island Hall, occupied by 5. @. Clark Co.,
gents furnishing store, ard N. NJ Hoover as
v'sa, store. The hremcn were promptly on the
ounl, pauntless getting on the first water. All
H. companies worked we'll and very successfully,
i Kept the FIRE confined to the building ian
n'.eu iraine block where II commenced and also
s'en'ed their total destruction. The stocks Of
SG,L 'oIe' were generally got out, and the loss,
r. any, Is covered by insurance. The build.
~ we're covered by iusurance---Clark's in the
pHu'y, hoover's In the Home Of Columbus, Ohio.
s'. helcr says he passed that point at quarter
nS 'ee and returned in about fifteen minutes
Las.I,Ia inha The place on fire. and the inmates ap-
ignonnt Of iis presence. lie aroused
s,"lSa sSna helped 10 save the stock. The Gre orgi.
80 oe,Neeh the two buildings on the outside, he
In anu the circumstances look IS though Il was
. o. ao incondiary. This FIVE showed the
n, n va'ae Of the water works. at such a time. But
m 'hc NJ. mus' have hem very des',uc,ivs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
NAN KILLED.-Thc first accident on

be railroad now building through this county
tAppened at Robinsons Bend, Beaver township
hi. county, on Monday last. Mr.. Malone, the
iontraetor, was having an excavation made under
be hill, in the bend, at that place, intending to
plsa down the earth from above in one great mass
ut the ground fell in before the laborers could ali
l,t out from under, and one man, whose name VIC
id not learn, was crushed beneath the great
weight of BrookuiIie Jefersonian.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
SwIyp1INo,-The latest new schcm,

OWINDLING.-TheI Iatest new scheme
~ .wndlng farmers is on the tapis. The article
pow offered is wrought iron plow point, fitting
b to a hollow square, the economy Of which is
Voalerful. Those that have been bitten find that
sIoaght iron points costs more apiece than entire
ihirc' Of cast iron. As these plow points swind
Per- are understood to be making hurried sweep
through the country, papers, desirous of protect
as their patrons pockets will direct attention to
ihis swindling scheme. II cost the farmers of the
West about two hundred thousand dollars.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
SIZE OF CoAL.-For the information

SIZE OF CoAL.-For the information
o. our readers, we make mention Of the different
''es Of Anthracite coal, so that when consumers
ssnd Tor coal, they will know the size to order
40 l. Or Broken Coal is for largo stoves. or fur
hacas, or heaters in houses or churches.
No. 2. or Egg Coal is for largo stoves, such as
gasburners or small heaters.
no. j. or Stove Coal is for ordinary sized gas
burners or large cook stoves. 81.
40 T. or Small Stove or Nut is adapted to large
base burners, small gasburners or ordinary cook
stoves.
40 D. or Chestnut is FOR small or medium sized
- oasc burners or cook stoves with fine CRATES.
no. o. or Pea Coal, is for very small base burner:
or Tor burning Limc-mostly called Limo burn.
cr's cOnl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
NEW WASHINGTON ACADEMY.
G. W. INNES, A. NJ, Principal.

TJNHE FIRST SESSION Of this institution will
l. commence on Monday, tho 18th day of May
next. Term, Eve months)
Pupils may enter ut any time, and will be
charged tuition from the timo they enter until the
close Of the session. The course Of instruction
will embrace all branches included in thorough
practical education for both sexes.
Vocal Music taught when desired.
Good boarding can be obtained at
THREE DOLLARS PER WEEK.
Parents can be assured that the ability and
energies of the Principal will be devoted to the
his charge. r
&A- Terms Of Tuition will be moderate, and
can be asccrtained by addressing DR.. J. Innes, at
New Washington, or the Principal, q. W. Innes,
at Appollo, Armstrong county, Pa, but who will
be at New Washington after April LIST.
New Washington, March 22, ls7l-tG
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

The card Of Schwartz Graf, Successors Il
James II. coylo 4 Co.. dealers 10 Wood and viii
low Ware, OIL Cloths, dc., $40 Market ST., Phila
dclphia, appears in this issue. They respectful,
ask share of the Clcarfeld county patronage.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
WONDERFUL RIpE-On Tuesday

WONDERFUL kIDE -On tuesday
morning last, the arrival of the Night Express,
|a horse, with buggy, belonging to M'Fadden's
Livery stable in Bradys Bend was tied back of the
| depot The whistle Of the locomotive frightened
The animal and breaking the strap ran forward
t,o': the track and in front of the engine. Horse
lld buggy were caught by the eow-catchor, and
strange to say were carried nearly half mile, the
horc escaping without scratch, while the hind
wheels of the buggy were broken but very little.
Il was remarkable incident, as well as most
remarkable eseape.-Eost Brady Independent.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
ANOTHER WARNING TO BOYS. .-Fr

ANOTHER WARNING TO BOYS. Fri
Ay last little boy named Henry Miller, had
oh legs cut Of, an arm broken, fingers crushed
ai mutilsted, and his head painfully bruised,
bile indulging in the practice of jumping on
aims Of cars in York. He had succeeded in get
Hg on, but while shifting his position fell under
ic train, which passed over him with the above
suit We expect to record similar il not fatal
cciicnt happening in this borough.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
A TRY VIEW ACADEMY,
PERRYvILLE, JuNIATA co, PA.
ron MALE AND rExALs Pupils.

Attractively situated in hcalthful and bcauti.
ful region, one fourth OF mile from Penns yltania
Railroad. Four regular graduates, assisted by
other competent instructors, constitute the corps
Of instruction. The Principal (for many year.
in charge Of Tuscarora Academy, and since 1852
the head Of this institution,) refers to his
ous pupils in all the learned professions and in
every department Of business. TERMS 5000 per
annum. Music and Painting specialties. Fall
session will commence September lst, 1871.
Address, DAVID WILSON, A. NJ.
jy26-3 A. J. PATTERSON, A. NJ.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

TRoUT.-We see by the new law
,.sd by the last Legislature, that persons are
lovcd to catch trout during the months of April,
Esy, June, July, aad he fra fifteen dogs Of Au-
k.' the words in itaiics having been added to the
II Of % and 20.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Study Your interest
Buy Where You Can the Cheapest
ID II Y G o o d S :

Heavy and fine Brown Muslins, Blcached Mus
lins, extra wide Brown and Bleached Sheetings,
Pillow Casing, Ticking Hickory Stripe, Denims,
Blue Drills, Cottonsdes, Cassmercs, Flannels,
Prints, Delaines, Percalcs, Lawns, Grenadines,
Hernanies, Summer SILK, japanese Silk, Black
Silk, very good, at sl.25 per yard, The above
are new, fresh goods, and have only to be priced
to know Of their remarkable chcapnesn
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

The Clearfeld Agricultural Society
h. so cxcruciatngly interested in home enterprise
1 to send to the city for their postcrs-which by
Il way are done no better than they would have
ksn at home. Enough said,--PhaipsJurg Journal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

Josh Billings took too much "milk " to make
the connection at Philpsburg tho other night
but that Ia not the reason everybody buys Brush.
cs Combs Cosmetics. Toilet Soaps, ac, Of A. 1
Shaw. II is because he sells them SO cheap.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

Mr. W. Melon is in town. If any persons have
connection with him, and any scrious consequences
result, they had better go to A. l. shaws for their
Drugs and Medicines.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
CLEARFlELD ACADEMY.
A Male and Female Classical High school.
Each Department Separate, Distinct and
Complete In Itself.

VNfE scholastic year Of this Institution is divi-
Il dej into two sessions Of FIVE months twenty
one weeks each. The first session commences on
the first Monday in September; the second, on the
first Monday in February.
The course Of instruction embraces every thing
necessary TO thorough, practical and accomplish.
ed education of both sexes.
Pupils will be admitted at any time aud charged
from date of entrance to the close OF the session.
No deduction will be made for absence, except
in cases of extrome and proiracted Illness.
Students from distance can be accommodated
with board at low rates.
For particulars, send for circulars, or address
Rev. p. L. HARRISON, A. NJ,
July 20, 1s1l-f. Principal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

The Catholic Congregation Of 0sccola have
postponed their fair til next September.
X. 0'BnASioAs, Pastor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
aslarried.

At the hotel Of Robert Lloyd, In Phlipsburg, on
Thursday, July ~, 1871, by Rev. SAMUEL II.
MEADE, Rector Of II. Paurs Parish, Mr.. JOHN
M. CHASE, Jr., TO Miss JENNIE PHILLIPS,
both Of Woodward township, Clearheld county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
Died.
Markfts.
CIearfeId Markets,

Corrected weekly by RICHARD Mossor, wlrolesal,
and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Pro
visions, dc., Market street, Clearfeld, Pa.
pfnf CLRARFIELD, Pa, Aug 2 1871. .
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

Charley Watson has No. Teas for sale. lie
sclis very cheap too. .taf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

Fruit Cans, soldercd on the outside, Of our own
manufacture. Also, Glass Fruit Jars, for sale by
f II. Y. DreLKp A Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

Cheap Lubricating Castor OIL Lightning Fly
Killer Paper Spopges Of all varieties and sres,
Flsvoring Extracts Of superior quality, for sale
at the Drug Store Of lIahswick Irwin, Second
street. jyl9-sm
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
SUSQUEHANNA HOUSE,

Curwensvllle, Clearheid county, ia.
rJNHIs old and well established Hotel, beauti-
i fully situated on the banks OF the Susque-
hanna, in the borough Of fCurwonsville, has been
leased for a term Of years by the undersigned
II has been entirely re6tted, and is now open to
the public generally and the travelling commu-
nifty in particular. No pains will be spared TO
render guests comfortable while tarrying at this
house. Ample stablng room for the aceommo =
dsdon ofteams. Charges moderate.
SEPT 2S, ls70.n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

List of letters remaining unclaimed
! the Pos.oiIicc at Clearfeld, for the week ending
)ry Slst, 1871:
Arnold, j. p. Curry, Mrs. Rebecca
Conrad, Jacob. Copenhayer, Miss NJ.
Cornman, Samuel. Gardner, William.
ChHsmer, Miss S. c. Rafferty,, Miss Ellen.
Watson, Walter b.
p A. GAULIN II, NJ
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

TSxECUTOR's NOTICE.--Notics is here
IL by given that Letters Tcstamentary having
been granted to tho subscriber, on the Estate Of
MICHAEL SUNDERLAND, decd, late Of Bell
township, Clearneld county, Pennsylvania. All
persons Indebted TO said Estate are requested TO
make Immediate payment, aud those HAVING
authenticated for settlement. 49,.
AMOS ,SuNDBRLAND,
Juss el, lefi;st. Esecstsr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

TXECUTOR's Whereas, Let.
IL tors Tcstamontary on the estate Of W. W.
ANDERSON, decd late Of Bloom tp., Clearfeld
Co., Pa have been granted to the Undersigned and
all persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them, duly
authenticated, for settlement to Wallace A Field
ing, attorneys Mt law, Clsarhcld, Pa
JOHN MORROW,
July 20, 1sf1-6t Executor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
THE AMERICAN HOUSE.
cuRwENsvILLE,

ClHAnvutc CorsrY, Prss'A.
This long established and popular hotel ls still
kept by the subscriber, rho spares no effort 20
please all who patroniEc him. ITO please" is thu
motto at the American House, apd all that is asked
Ia a trial. h. W. REED, Proprietor,
Cur~ensville, March 10, 1871 a.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02
V,INi TIM TINT
STOVES, STOVES, STOVES,
WAPLE & HARTMAN

Desire to inform the citizens Of 0sccola aud
the public generally, that they have just received
a large and splcndid assortment Of Stoves, House
hold Hardware and Stamped and Japanned
Wares Of all kinds. Also that we manufacture
and keep constantly on hand full assortment Of
Tinmen's Wares, which we will dispose of at
either Wholesale or retail, to suit purchasers
Roofing, spouting, Repairing aud all kinds Of
Job Work done TO order and with dispatch
Strict attention paid ordering articles for par
ties desiring II. t..a
Consumers will find II 10 their advantage to
purchase from us. Our stock and prices will sat.
isfy you that We do sell good warcs At
prices that please the people.
You will find us on Curtin street, nearly or
porite the Exchange Hotel.
Osccoa Mills, Pa, May 10, 1s7i.if
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-02

A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.--Notice
n is hereby given that letters Of administration
on the estate of THOMAS FAHY, deceased,
late Of Woodward township, Clcarfcld county, Pa,
having been duly granted to the undersigned, all
persons indebted TO said estate will please make
immediate payment, and those having claims or
demands will present them properly authenticated
for settlement without delay.
JOHN McGANN,
Philipsburg, July i2-6tpd Administrator.