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Starving Indians Will Not be Reasoned
With "
WASHINGTON, July Il

W AsHINGToN, July Is.
Capt. Bernard reports from Camp Bid
well, northern California, that he has sent
Lieut.. Kyle and a party Of men to Fall
river and Big valley to investigate the re-
ports Of apprehended danger from In
dans in those localities. Capt Bernard
also says the Indians say their agent will
give them nothing, and they are forced
to hunt for roots or starve. If this be
true, when the season is over they may
steal stock enough to live on. Gen. Ord,
in forwarding Capt. Bernard's communi-
cation, says;
| have learned that the Pahutahs have
nearly all left the Indian reservation at
Pyramid Lake for want Of wood Fish
being their only food have failed to come
down the Truckee, and Indians have Ia
ken to the mountains and valleys of the
north near and in Oregon and Pitt river,
to hunt to-, roots and obtain food. These
valleys are all n. ore or less occupied by
settlers and ranchnen. If the Indians
in their hunger should, as lhsV are i'NeS
to do, kill stock or cattle, the raHchlheh
will probably retaliate by shooting sens
stray and perhaps innocent Indians, and
in this way lead to difficulties / think
if the Indian department Of Nevada is
poweriess to give food to the starving
Indians, military commanders should be
authorized to issue orders to send food
in limited quantities, which would be less
expensive than having to fight them.
Every precaution will be taken to prevent
but starving Indians cannot
be reasoned with.
A COMMISSIONER GOING TO ARIZONA.
Gen. Cowan, acting secretary the in
terror, to-day telegraphed to the Hon.
John ID, Long, of Maine, asking him if
he can come here immediatey y and take
charge Of the duties of Vincent Colyer,
Indian commissioner, 50 as to allow the
latter to go to Arizona and New Mexico.
Long is requested to come prepared to
stay two or three weeks.
THE OBJECT
Hon. c. H. Stuart at Philadelphia,
president of the board of Indian com
was at the same time notified
of the action OF the department The
object of Mr. Colyer's trip to New Mexi
co, is to assist Superintendent Pope in
his efforts to induce the famous Apache
chief, Cochine, to visit Washington city
to make peace with the whites.
DIED OF OLD AGE.
Information was received at the Indian
bureau to-day Of the death Of Amigo,
chief of the Navajo nation Of
Indians. He died near Fort Defiance,
New Mexico, June 5, of old age.
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For the Van Baren Press.
Jasper Township.

According to previous arrangements the
Jasper Agricultural and Mechanical Associa-
tioh' gave dinner at their Fair Ground, on
the 18th inst
First Prayer by tie Rev. Henry Snow
Second, Reading the Declaration of indie
pendence by A. Thompson Third. Address
by Rev. Martin Ribby, who delivered the ad-
dress with great ability, reviewing the gov
ernment from its infancy to the present time
how from thirteen colonies the government
had 6ournished and increased second In i'm
portance to no government on che earth Free
from politics it was listened to with marked
attention, and reminded us of DAYS of wore.
Fourth, The audience was then entertained
by Woods famous Troupe whose singular
dress and glee songs attracted the attention
of all. Sixth, Dinner being announced, the
ladies, numbering near three hundred, were
marched to the table two hundred yards from
the Fair Ground, on the banks of that beauti-
full stream, Webber Greek; here, in the forest
shade was table nearly a hundred feet long,
spread with the delcacies of land. After the
ladies had partook of dinner the men and
boys were likewise marched to the table in
perfect order. Near one thousand persons
took dinner, and plenty of provisions We're
left. Seventh, After dinner the audience
were again entertained by Woods Troupe.
One play, Brother Johnathan. caused much
merrment as did also other plays. Eighth.
Then hurdle riding by the boys which was
INDUCED in for some time, after which lady
riders appeared and entered the arena and
rode we'll. The riding continuing some time
in the evening two Cherokee ladies challeng-
ed two Anglo~saX0n ladies to try their horse
manship with then which was accepted. and
they soon appeared mounted and entered the
arena. At first they rode slowly. then into n
trot. and then into a gallop first one ahead
and then the other. After heated contest
and great display of horscmanship, the riding
becoming more and more exciting, they were
called oil and ordered to ride singly. and most
nohly did they struggle for the prize. the rid
ing becoming more and more exciting they
were again called off without any decision
from the judges.
All went off Sell and the association adj
journed to meet on the last SATURDAY i'm July
at which time some fast riding is looked for
Why don't every township in the County
form an Agricultural Association and keep
up communication with the County Associa-
ton. Surely it would result in great good to
the whole people.
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CRApEs-HARTFoRD PRoLIFIC.-We were
,rrnrised on Wednesday last, at witnessing
=, onr table a dish Of Grapes, from the Vine
ard of Mr.. LOUIS GRAFT, sof Van Buren.
our surprise was not, that our friend Graft,
sbould have remembered us, but from his
we'll known liberality, is just what might
have been expected; but to know that grapes
were ripe and fit for eating. 1t was a rich
treat and we wish to make due acknowledge
ment. Mr.. G. has paid great attention to his
Vineyard, and we trust will reap something
Of a reward for his trouble, in the sale of
Grapes the coming season.
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From the Cdmdon, Ark, Democrat, judy l.'
An Unreconstructed Elegist.

We are not positively certain that old
Grimes is dead though we have heard it
frequently asserted, but We do know that
"old Hicks Of Magnolia, has "handed
in his checks"
When the gigantic Front de Bnuf was
slain at Torquclstone by a blow from the
battle ax Of the Black Knight, and it was
announced by De Bracy to his comrade,
Bois Guilbert, the Templar responded,
"A brave addition to the kingdom of Sa.
tim" SO when we heard that Judge
James Hicks, Of Magnolia, was dead,
we involuntarily said, and gone to the
devil
We are sorry for the poor old man
sorry because he so acted in life that
such is the verdict at his death, but he
is one of those that sink to the earth.
Unwept, unhonorcd and unsung.
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RIVER NEWS,
TUESDAY. July %, 1871.

TUESDAY, July %, 1871.
The river still continues low with sufficient
water for the small boats now engaged in nav
eating it. Weather rainy and very cold for
the season.
The Little Rock arrived Thursday and went
Town Friday.
lhe Fort Smith arrived Monday morning
"uu returned the same afternoon.
Inc Fort Gibson on her last trip from Mem
pms to Little Rock, struck some obstruction
"fouche bar and sunk, damaging her freight
10 considerable extent. She has been rais-
Z" and had reached Little Rock.
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Post Office News Room !!

We are glad to know that our enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
a News Room, at the Post Office, where
the St. Louis Dailies and Weeklies and
all the P.ctorials and Monthlies can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip'
tions received for all papers and furnish
ed at short notice.
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WASHINGTON, July 20.
BOUTWELL, AND PLEAsoNToN.

1t is now stated more positively than
ever before, that the president has sus-
tanned Mr.. Boutwell, as against Gen.
Pleasonton's assumption of authority.
In view Of this, three reports were cur
rent in the treasury building to day, viz
one that Pleasonton would. be more tract
able and conformable to authority, an
other that he would speedily tender his
resignation, and yet another that he
would be speedily displaced by removal.
Anything is more likely to take place
than the voluntary resignation, for Pleas
onton will not have delicacy enough to do
that, even though he knew it would re
ieve the president of agreat embarrass'
ment For political reasons Grant does
not 90 back on Boutwell,, and the same
time the military ring Of which Pleason.
ton is prominent member holds him in
check on the other side.
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP. July %, 1871.

MR.. DUAHAM-.
Dear Sir: | desire to say through your pa
per, that our President, of the almost defunct
Crawford County Agricultural and Mcchan-
ical Association, having promised to call
through the Press, a meeting at the Court
House in Van Buren,, on next Saturday the
Goth inst, and as in the past hali-livng and
half-dead existence of that most desirable in.
stitution, some of us who earnestly labored
to promote its existence and sustain thereby
the great cause Of the laboring classes, have
felt no little chagrin and modification at be-
holding the almost universal Indifference and
neglect on the part of very many of our citi-
zcns of all classes,-Farmers, Merchants. Me-
chanics, Lawyers, and Doctors, all alike SEEM
ed deaf dumb and blind to its admonitons
Now, let us hope that there may be waking
~up of our whole people. Every body is inter-
eSted, and, although we cannot expect every
body to attend the meeting. yet we have the
very best right to expect that all liberal dis
posed persons will come and see. say or do
something for the general promotion of the
great cause ofindustry and progress. 5
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tS~ JOE WAGNER negro man, not having
the fear Of the law before his eyes, jumped
into the wagon Of Col. S. NJ. HAYS, which was
standing before the store Of Mr., John Austin.
on Saturday last and drove it of. Sheriff
GRADY's attention being called to the fact
on his horse and overhaucd the 18th
amendment in the neighborhood of Lick
skillet" and brought him back and put him
IN ipu
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Rf Act of Congress, approved March fthi loai
- provision is made for payment by the United
States, for all articles taken from Loyal Citizens OF
sne southern States, during the late war, by Omcers
" Soldiers of the Union Army for the uso Of same
and Tor which compensation was not given at the
ume Of taking. Parties entitled to payment Tor ar
Raed are prepared to forward and collect all claims
:" lhis kind. Also, to
=, OBTAIN PENSIONS in favor Of minor heirs,
"Hows, or others entitled to same.
ror further Information, apply to-
Van Buren, AnriI 1871 3m
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CANE HILL COLLEGE We are indebted to
the Trustees of Cane Hill College for Cata'
logue of this very excellent Institution, for
1870. II. Cane Hill has for long time, had
high reputation for superior schools and we
believe well deserves it. 1t is one of the most
healthy and inviting locations in the State.
We notice that the catalogue is printed at st.
Louis. and further notice that Van Buren,.
Fort Smith and Fayetteville, are represent
ed BY Students in attendance.
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Valuable Building Lots.

S II. LYON, offers for sale a valuable
track Of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at a bargain
For further information apply to G
WILCOX u.
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tg" B. j. Brown, Esq. and family left on
the steamer LITE Rock Friday. for tour
through the Northern States, to be gone two
monihs. A pleasant voyage and safe return.
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New GOOdS---NeW Goods.

GEO. p. GROSS & CO., are now receiving
8 NEW and DESIRABLE lot Of Goods of all
descriptions, suitable for this market. To
which he invites the attention of all, partcu-
arly cash customers, as they will be sold at
great bargains. 3w june 90
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MISSOURI.
SPRINGFIELD, July 20.
BLOODY AND FATAL AFFRAY


This morning about daylight a terrible
affair occurred near the railroad station
of Strawford, about ten miles east of this
city. r. NJ Jones, an old resident, had
a dispute with the Atlantic and Pacific X.
r. Co. in regard to pre-cmption which
he had held for many years, and the COM
pany had put a man by the name of Arm
strong on the land, Yesterday Arm
strong had some words with a lady of the
Jones family and lndulged in some
threats toward Jones, upon which Jones
came to the city and procured a warrant
for Armstrong; arrest, which was placed
in the hands of Constable Jacob Baugh-
lnan for execution The officer this
morning in company with Jones and his
son wen; to Armstrong; cabin to make
the arrest, Wien he resisted them, and in
the melee that elsued, Armstrong was
shot in the stomach b, young Jones ana
instantly killed. Constab,e Baughlnah
was shot in the left breast and irorIaIly
wounded, and young Jones and MS
pritchard, who lives with Armstrong,
wounded in the hand DR.. Tiff, the at.
tending surgeon,pronounccs Baughman's
case hopeless.
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rTy- Mr. Chas. II. CONRAD, Clerk of the
on Friday for bridal tour of the Eastern
States. Mr.. julius II. SMITH fills his place in
the office during his absence.
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- BREWERY Co.. have just finished
burning another kiln Of 100000 Brick at their
yard, Send your orders early and have them
fled. Price as low as at any other yard.
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-N>~~N

". Murrell, has returned to Tahlequah, c. n.
TO spend the summer. Such men are an ac-
quisiton to any country, more especially the
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25

fg- Col. j. o. Churchill of Van Buren, has
been appointed a Commissioner to receive
the evidence of parties having loyal claims
against the Z. S. government,
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.S" The Mountain Echo reports Post Master
DoUGHERTY of Van Buren, at Fayetteville,
boxing happy and well. The Office is run
hing finely during his absence under the man
agement oftwo deputies.
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tS;- Samuel Bard offers the Fayetteville
MsaatGia Echo office, for sale on the 18th day
Of August, to satisfy a deed Of trust. executed
by Dan. Webster editor.
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.5s- We wish to acknowledge a dish of
delicious Ice Cream, at the hands of Master
Alonzo Carr. lie is candidate for public
favor in this line, and we commend his enter
prise to the liberal citizens of our town.
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s7y- Our old friend Capt. JoE BossERT, Of
Little Rock. came up on tho Little Rock
Ihursdav-to spend a few days with his fami-
ly and returned on the Fort Smith Monday
afternoon. Capt. b. can be found in Little
Rock at the well known establishment Of S.
l., Griffith & Co.
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.g- We had glorious rain on Friday.
which was much needed, doing good to all
and adding largely to the dropping crops of
the county,
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TAILORING.
Q. H. Herr,

nESIRES to give notice that he is located,
- permanently, in Van Buren, and will
give personal attention to all branches of the
TAILORING BUSINESS,
and will warrant satisfaction in all cases.
Coats, Vests and Pants, made to order In
the latest style and best manner.
CUTTING GARMENTS.-Particu at
tention paid to the cutting of men and boys
clothes.
Shop in the McGee building. opposite Geo.
Austins store--ehtrance on the west side Of
the building.
The patronage of the city and country is
solicited. Prices reasonable. april2
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District Court, left Friday via Little Rock, for
the East, to be absent some three months.
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Lumber

Mr. W. b. MOONEY received by Flat and
Steamboat, the past week. large and desir-
able lot of Lumber. Orders Gil from plank
10 100000 feet.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25

lgy~ Mr.. JNo. NEAL returned home on
'NQrsday. Reports no prospect OF work on
the Little Rock road for sixty days.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25

t5y~ Mr.. William Whitfield returned from
the Hot Springs, Wednesday, on the stage,
innrnyed In health.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25

c.g- The Rev. 5 S Key, former pastor Of
the Methodist Church South, in this city,
visited among his friends in Van Buren, few
dnNs last week.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-25

r9s- We notice in the Seneca, No, O6serU-
er that Maj E. c. Boudinot delivered an ora
ton on the 4th of July in that place.
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sS- Capt JrNKs Brown is in town.
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REMOVED.

The office of the VAN BUREN Press has
Ian removed to rooms OVER THE
POST OFFICE.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican ]
IRANtI
PARIS, July 10.

PARIS, July 10.
Henri Rochefort is to be tried on the
four following counts: First-Provoca-
ton to hatred among the citizens. Sec
ond-Incitement to civil war and pillage.
Third--The publication of false news and
and spurious dispatches, amounting to
the forgery of public and private docu-
ments. Fourth-Complicity in murder
by instigatng the arrest and execution
of hostages.
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SPAIN.
MADRID, July Is.

There has been an excited debate for
two days in the Spanish cortes upon the
colonial policy of the government. A
motion submitted by the opposition look
ing to vigorous prosecution of war to
prevent the loss of Cuba was discussed,
as was also proposition made by Gen.
Sickles for the sale Of Cuba to the United
States, and it was resolved to keep the
island at any cost.
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HIS CONDITION.

The friends Of the minister of ma
tional defense deny that he shows pros
tratiOn and weakness. They assert that
he is in no way east down, though his
position awaiting trial before a court
martial on charges so grave is very Sc
rious one.
1t is reported that Washburne, the
American minister, has assured the
French government that no persons con
victed of criminal acts in Paris against
the national government during the siege
of the Commune will be permitted to re-
side in the United States.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 10.
The emperor and empress Of Brazil are
busy doing the sights of London.
ROYAL INCIYILITIES.
During the visit here oof the crown
prince and princess of Germany, they
were not received at any of the royal pal
aces, but had to lodge with a common
ambassador.
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MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
BALTIMORE, July 10.

The Democratic State convention for
the nomination of candidates for Gov
ernor, Attorney general and State comp
troller, met at 10 o'clock this morning
at the new Assembly rooms. The Hon.
Frederick Stone Of Charles county, pre-
sided. The Hon William Pinkey Whyte,
of this city, was nominated for Governor
and the Hon A. X. Sylvester, Of Wash
ington county, for Attorney general on
the first ballot Levin Woodford, of
Somerset county, the present incumbent,
was renominated for comptroller by ac-
clamation.
No committees on resolutions or plat.
form were appointed by the convention,
and no resolutions Of a political charsc-
ter. 1t is understood that the State Cen
trail committee will issue an address to
the electors the State, emboding plat
form. The Gazette, the leading organ of
the Democrats, in its issue Of this morn
ing, says: at is to be hoped the con-
vention will confne itself exclusively to
the nominations of the candidates. The
Democratic party of this State is har-
monious and united, no pledges are nee
essary to whitewash, and no platform can
make its position more firm. Any at
tempt, on the contrary, to force indlvld-
uals to indorse explanations which they
disapprove will probably lead to disun-
ion and weakness
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Pavfor tie Press.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-13
TELEGaApHiC NEWS ITEMS.

Two blocks Of wooden buildings In Lowell Mass, were
burned sunday night Loss about $40 900.
The Methodist. church. a foundry, machlne shop and
wooden factory, sunapu Haroor village n. H.
destroyed by fire Sunday night
Three men were Port Richmond Pa yesterday
while counting the proceeds OF the highway robbery of
boatnau.
BY the upseug of wagon the beach at Plum Island.
Ncwburyport Mass Yesterday Ela Shaw was thrown into
the water anu drowned.
The Spring Iron Works and the entire village
SPRING Buckskn county, Mass were destroyed by
Thursday night
The charged with the murier of Chnaman. I'm
held for murder In the
assault Respectively ban hxed at $4,000
and Judge Sawyer refuses to admit the testimony
Chinese Witnesses to the murder.
On the Goth instant the Illinois and Michigan Canal will be
closed nj Chicago and the locks removed the 3D.
in, the current of Chicago will flow Lake
Michigan.
Matthew wosuensky. beer saloon keeper In Chicago COM
med suicide sunday consequence OF the police order
closing bzrrooms on Sunday
Adoph Grouse aged thirty committed suicide in Phiiade.
phia last evening By hanging himself.
peced with various newspapers in Phi adepha city,
united suicide last evening by hanging himself
tornado IN Wenham, Mass, yesterday unroofed the
dwelling OF Front, demolished several barns up
rooted numerous trees In It's path
j. NJ Carroll swicbmsn, killed in Boston yesterday
while coupling in the freight yard Of The Boston
Albany Raj road.
The corner OF the Odd Fellows Han, in Lyn
yesterday With appropriate ceremonies. I'm
lodges were present rom Providence Port
10 nd, Plymouth, Mafblehead, Beverley and Salem
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Boston Morals Observation-Disclosures Mt the
Proposed Parade of tho Ninth Regiment,
New York state Guard. on sunday.
BOSTON. June IL, 1871
The proposed military parade In Boston next
Sunday, in connection with the departure OF the
New York Ninth regiment for home, is exciting
the religious community. At the regular meeting
OF the Methodist Preachers Association to-day Rev
Gilbert Hazen introduced the following preamble
ana resolution which were adopted, and the com.
mittee 1t proposes was appointed, consisting OF the
leading clerical representatives Of the denomina.
ton In Boston and vicinity
Whereas except In time of war, good
for movement of mass troops parts Of regiments
the Lords Day. therefore
Resolved, That he Methodist ministers of Boston
and vicinity appoint committee OF seven Of
our number Wne;r to- wait on his Excellepncy Gov.
commander in chief Of tho State militia, not to permit the
establishment or any precedent In opposition to the
preamble by allowing any Massachusetts troops to
any regiment while within or going from the city Of Boston
on the 18th OF June next.
petition to the same effect requesting the city
government to discountenance the military display
Is receiving numerous signatures.
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ANOTHER PROTEST AGAINST MASONIC MONOPOLY OF TIE
NEW STATE CAPITOL.

To THE Editor OF THE HERALD
SIR. with several other citizens Of New York,
wish TO enter my protest against the unwarrantabe
action of the Capitol Commissioners in inviting the
Masonic Grand Master to participate in the cere-
MONIES OF laying the corner stcne OF our new State
Capitol building OF Albany. ! do not pretend to
know what may be the objects OF Freemasonry,
neither do care; but believe that this. like all
9th er secret societies. s opposed TO all good govern
ment. law and order. This assertion is borne out
by the fact that the Freemasons whose objects and
inter ests are Identical all over the world the
ringlcaders, as you are well aware OF the late red
republican" movement in Paris. do not think
that any respectable man would join secret society
for the purpose OF snroudng In mystery his actions
and words, thereby proving that he Is ashamed OF
what he says aud does. should like TO see the ex-
preston OF the opinion OF more of people on this
subject through the columns OF the HERALD the
greatest newspaper the world ever saw. II.
NEW YORK., June 10.