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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13
FOeE92G2'6eS.

GEO. EYLER. HENRY COOPER. wM j. NELsoN.
FES5HE CO-EeASTN EESEEEE of Parkins.
4 Nelson s. Co., having been dissolved by the
sale of the interests of some of the partners, and
the establishment having come into our possess
sion, we appear before the public with improved
facilities, and with determination to please in
Price and Style ct Work.
We respectfully ask from the people of Vir-
ginia and the South, a fair share of patronage.
We propose to manufacture and repair porta-
BILE and stationary Steam Engines and Boilers,
aw mills, Mining Machinery, Hydraulic and
crew Presses for Oil and Tobacco. Car Wheels,
Car Trucks, Shafting, Pulleys and Hangers
We keep on hand full assortment of repairs
for the Pitt Threshing Machine, which we will
furnish fitted upon short notice.
We also manufacture Flows, Plow Castings,
Hay Rakes, Hay Presses, Straw Cutters, and
Agricultural Implements generally.
Address,
EYLER, COOPER & CO.,
mar2o-tt Staunton, Va.
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CG2.a'iOQe MO%iaan.
CARRIAGES AND gUGGEE@-

CARRIAGES AND EsUGGEES.-I wish
u 10 inform my friends that have moved nv
y A Z 4 [ A G e SHOP
to my new building near the Virginia" Hotel
where will keep on hand Carriages and Bug
gies of every description. By close attention to
business and fair dealing, I expect to give entire
satisfaction. will pay strict attention to RE-
PAIRING. Give me a call before purchasing.
jan 10 j. Il. WATERS.
EtARSHA k-Ha AMEN G.-At the solicita-
u ton of many of my former patrons 1 have
again taken charge at my old stand, where | will
carry on the CARRIAGE-MAKING BUSI-
n ESS in all its various branches, and l am de-
termined that my work shall not be surpassed in
finish, style, durability price.
Special attention given to repairs
an4-tf JOHN M. HARDY.
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Saddles, Harness, dc.

CADDLEs AND MARNEsS.-If you
y want good work, go to GEO. f. CLICKS
Where you Will ind the best assortment this side
OF baltimore, which he will sell cheap for cash.
saddles and Harness of all kinds-old and new;
trunks Whips, Bits. &C.. Buck Gloves, win
'nester and Lewisburg rnake), and, in fact, ev-
3rything in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
lopes to merit q continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
dalters for sale cheap.
Store on Main street. doors west of Augusta,
uextdoor to Woods 81 Gilkeson's hardware store
sp10 -s
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TRIUMPHANT!
1863. 1870.
~
GOLD and SILVER
MEDALS

were AWARDED 10
CHARLES NJ. STIEFF for the best Pianos
over ID different makers of Nsa0 York, Balti-
more and Boston Manufacturers Office and
new Warerooms, No North Liberty Street,
Baltimore, Nd.
The @tEeE'S Planes contain all the latest
improvements to be found in q first class Piano,
with additional improvements of his own inyen-
ton not to be found in other Instruments The
tone, touch and finish of their instruments can
not be excelled by any manufactured.
a large assortment Of Second hand Pianos al
ways on hand from $75 to $500
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
styles on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1000 Southerners, 900 of which
are Virginians, who have bought the Stief Pr
ano since the close of the war.
u o'A' 1'' anu JOEL etfHIs' E SRPiI e
au9-tf Staunton, Va.
IN IA. j. g. EeUE4AKY q Co.,
!. BALTIMORE, MD,
successors to SeIby & Dulany),
WHOLESALE
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS,
A large stock of goods suited to the wants of
Country Merchants, Schools and Educational
Boards. as
~ BLANK-BOOKS AND PRINTING
FOR BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES
AND RAILROADS. SPECIALITY.
PUBLISHERS OF = s
Blackburn 4 McDonaLGS Southern School His
tory Of the Uaaatea States-one volume. II mo,
$40 pages, cloth, s. Copies for ,xamination,
Si.zo Liberal terms to schools and colleges for
INTRODUCTION. no29-tf
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REAT ATTRACTIONS
W Kew Goods! New Goods

GN REAT ATTEeACVs0NSs
VI New Goods! New Goods!
Having received large and full assortment of
STAPLE DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
some of them at toacer figures than ever offered
by us in this market consequently we call the
attention of the
public, and especially of merchants and farmers,
to their own interests, assuring them that we are
selling our goods of real intrinsic merit, at very
moderate prices. Our stock consists in part of
IS pieces OF Kentucky Jeans, at various prices,
IS g IS Satinets. Sleeps Grey Iweeds and
Cashmere chiefly Of Charlottesville man
ufacture-some of which are lower than last
year, notwithstanding higher. price of wool
pieces Of ga fulled cloth Of Winchester make
5 :. plaid Linseys,
I" Osnaburg
Grey and white blankets, unusually cheap,
Bleached and brown Cottons and Drills
Shifting Stripes, Ickings, Balmoral Skirts,
Ginghams. Crash, Table and Irish Linens,
Mourning and Fancy Prints, and many 9TH
or articles IN our line of business
Our Groceries will be sold at small adj
vance on prime cost. As they purchased
from first hands and importers, FOR CASH we
feel justified in claiming the ability TO sell to
merchants at Baltimore prices, freight added
w name:
hogsheads ?. R. Sugar,
!. 10 barrels white Sugar coffee, crushed, granu-
lated and powdered
2 hogsheads 2. r. Molasses,
Is barrels syrups, of various grades,
Is bags Of Coffee, 800 sacks of Salt, also
so kegs nails, 500 lbs nail rods,
| rs kegs horse shoes, 500 lbs horse shoe nails
10 tons of Superior rolled and hammered iron of
all sizes, with considerable variety of Hard
a5are for builders
90 boxes of glass, 23 cans putty,
Horse Collars, patent Hames,
Sole Leather: Grindstones, Cranks, Teas,
Spices, Oils, Tobacco, axe-grease.
10 boxes prime cutting cheese, crackers,
Woodward brooms, baskets, Sc.
BAKER BROTHERS,,
Oc24 at Railroad Depot
4 UEENS WARE. GLASSWARE,
y STONEW ARE, &C..
1T 2educed prices-The largest and prettiest
sortment in the Valley; also table cutlery, look
ing glasses, walters, and baskets of all kinds
Seif-sealing fruit cans, &c.
SsrGcerles.-A nice and full assortment of
family groceries. Buys and sells country pro-
duce for cash or trade. Prime butter, eggs, &C.,
always on hand. +. III. AYRES,
opposite d. A. Kayser's, Main street.
nay81
Esuy your Leather and Shoe Findings, Black
ID ing, &c, from N. B. HENDRY.
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TON SPECTATOR GENERAL ADVERTISER
Dry Goods.


vuyHE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEAP STORE.
Still Triumphant |
GABRIEL HIRSH, we'll known to this COM
munity for the last twenty five years, takes great
pleasure in announcing to his old friends and the
public that he has now In store at his old stand,
ON Main Street, Staunton, Va,
the largest, handsomest and most carefully
selected stock Of
FINE JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS.
+ NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
that has ever been transported West of the Blue
Ridge, all of which will be sold as low as the
same goods can be bought at retail in any of the
Eastern cities, and little cheaper than they can
be bought in any other house in the State of Vir-
ginia. All he asks is an examination of his
goods, feeling assured that he can give entire
SATISFACTION,
both in prices and the quality of goods.
the position which was held, years ago, by the
"Pretty Man, and is prepared to do all kinds
of work in his line.- He arrived in this country
q short time since from the old world,
I'm two Ships.
where he has worked in the best manufactures
in the world. He can make watch out and out,
from the raw material, and, consequently, is ca
pable of doing any kind of work in the Watch
making and Repairing Business All work guar
anteed. GABRIEL HIRSH.
oc31
III cad quarters Of EHiIb & Loeb
IA GENERAL ORDER No. !.
10 the People of .Staunton and the Puney
The smallpox is raging in many places in the
United States, causing great panic, in conse-
quence CT which, dry goods have declined %
per cent. Therefore, be it known to The public
| at large, that the undersigned are determined to
Eoa, hot
| stock of dry goods and carpets, at prime cost
for cash.
Our stock, in al its branches, is we'll assorted
the goods are fresh and fiji st class, and consist of
Dress Goods, Plaids, Poplins, Alapacas, French
Merinos. Japanese Silks and Poplins, Australian
Grapes, English Satins, Atwood Mouslins Val
ours of all shades and Opera Flannels of all COL
ors. Water-Proos in great variety French En-
| glish and American Cloths and Cassimeres, the
largest stock in the Valley.
| In Staple Goods, we are we'll supplied, so ey-
| erybody can secure good Bargain. Our large
and beautiful STOCK OF FURS, particularly
sold at gseat sacrifice We will sell good set
| for $500. Ladies' Fine Cloaks at 81. 49, Blank
cts at manufacturers Prices pound Comforts
| for So So; Shawlsss Scarfs, Gloves, Laces, EN-
broidsries, Handkerchiefs, Collars, Hosiery, and
| many other articles. all st cost.
HILB s. LOEB,
Commanders of the Dry Goods Market
| FvEsE CHEAPEST CASH STORE in
| 4 Staunton is that Of B. F. HARDWOOD,
on Main street He pays cash for his goods, and
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1871. FAIL TRADE. 1871.

GUNS. GUMS. GUNS.
Double and Single Barrel Guns, Breechloading
and Muzzleloading Guns, of English,
French and German manufacture,
at ALI Prices.
Single Guns at So SO, $500. $500, So 90, $12.
to $40. each. Double Guns from 81. 90 to $500.
Pistols. Pistols. Pistols.
Smith & Wesson, Colts, Aliens, Sharps, and
all the popular and approved kinds.
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RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Cures the Worst Pains

RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
Cures the Worst Pains
IN FROM ONE TO TWENTY MINUTES.
NOT ONE HOUR
after reading this advertisement need any one
SUFFER WITH PAIN.
Railways Ready Relief Is A CURE
FOR EVERY PAIN.
It was the first and is
THE ONLY PAIN REMEDY
that instantly stops the most excruciating pains.
sllsys Infammations, and cures Congestions,
whether of the Lungs, Stomach Bowels, or 9TH
er glands or organs, by one application, an from
one to ta0ea'ty nss'aM5ss no matter low violent or
excruciating the RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden,
Infrn, Crippled, Nervous, NeuraIglc, or pros
trated with disease may suffer, e a Il w o y o
Ready Relief, will afford instant ease.
Inflammation Of the Kidneys,
inflammation Of the Bladder,
Inflammation Of the Boaoels,
Congestion Of the Lungs, Sore Throat,
Difficult Breathing, Pazpitation Of the
Heart, Mysteries, Group, Dyptheria, Ca
to,rh, Influenza, Headache, zoothache,
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Cold Chills,
Ague Challs. -
The application of the READY RELIEF to the
part or parts where the pain or difficulty exists
will afford ease and comfort.
Twenty drops in half tumbler of water will
in few moments cure Cramps, Spas,ns, Sour
Stomach, Heartburn, Sick Headache Diarrhea,
Dyserstery, Collie. Wind IN the Booes, and all In
ternaL Pains.
Travellers should always carry a bottle of Rad
nays Ready Relief with them. a few drops in
water viii prevent. sickness or pains from change
of water. It is better than French Brandy or
Btters as q stimulant .tr
FEWER AND ACHE
Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents There
is not a remedial agent in this world that will
Bilious Scarlet, Typhoid Yellow, and other Fe
vers (aided by Railways Pills. so quick as RAD
WAYS READY RELIEE Fifty cents per bottle
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HILB s. LOEB,
Commanders Of the Dry Goods Market.
EyEsE CEaEAPEsT CASE STORE

4 Staunton is that Of B. f. HARDWOOD,
on Main street He pays cash for his goods, and
is therefore enabled to sell at the lowest cash
price. He respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he has now on hand. and receiv-
ing daily, GENERAL ASSORTM EMIT of all
kinds of goods which he is offering for just what
they are worth in cash. Give him call. n
one can sell at lower price. ju4
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GEOdEe'S Column.
GREATEST INDUCEMENT
: or YHE DAY.

| | |
g -. s
Z J l)||A 8
F'irst-Class Goods
1OywesG Prlcess
AND
A PRESENT WORTH
$4,000
TO BE GIVEN TO THE LARGEST
PURCHASER IN 1922.
This is to certify shat 4, Charles A.
Gladke, of the city of Staunton, do promise
to give. as PRESENT, to the person purchasing
from time to time. at my store the largest am mt
of goods during the year 1872, n
Il First Class Stsef Piano,
Worth $4,000.
Having met with great success in business du-
ring the six years Of my residence in Staunton,
and desiring to return my thanks in a substan-
tial manner to my many patrons. make the
above promise, in good faith, whether the gross
amount of sales of 1872 be less or greater than
in 1871. which will, trust, meet with the appro
baton of the generous public to whom I am so
much indebted for their encouragement and
support
1z0dMs Oper03solg
A large Ledger will be opened on January
LIST, 1872, and page or pages devoted to each
cash buyer, in which strict entries OF all pur-
chases during the year will be made; bills will
be furnished each purchaser. so that he or she
may know at any time the amount of goods pur-
chased, and the Ledger will be open for public
inspection, and on
JANUARY 1sr, 1873,
the PIANO will be presented to the person ma
king the largest purchases during the year 1872.
RKs:
again assert that / mean what I say, and
those who have dealt with and know me, know
that I will strictly fulfill all promise intend
10 sell frst-class goods at the very LOWEST CASH
RATES and guarantee satisfaction and to give
Piano (.oorth $500 besides, to the largest cash
buyer during 1872.
None shall Undersell NELL!
Try me and see for yourselves!
Gsg- 1 call attention to the following list Of
prices of Winter Goods, embracing only part
of my large stock of
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,
LADIES AND GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS,
JEW ELRY.
NOTIONS,
&c SC sc.
Black Alpaca ...,..... .........25 cents to $1.00
Japanese Silk IS cents, worth 81 Is yard;
Black and white Plaid Popiin SO cts, worth SOC;
Beautiful corded Alpacas, all colors,
25 cents, worth so cents
SCOTCH PLAIDS,. 49,. from Is cents to $1.O0;
GENUINE FRENCH MERINO, .SL00;
EMPRESS CLOTHS. ........ ........5O to IS cts
DELAINES, ....................... 90 to so cents
Best Medicated Flannels, at ......... e5 cent
Fireman's Flannel at.................... 80 +"
Canton Flannels, Csc to.................. 80
White Flannels, Zoe to........ ......... IS
Stripe Hickory, 15c to...................... 80
Large Linen Towels, red ends at...- Is
Corsets from 75c to....... -...........-..S 800
Ladies' Hose, from 15c to..............$1.25 pr.
Of Calicoes and Cotton Cloths we have fine
stock, and sell good article for less money than
any other house in town.
OUR
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- - - -
Farmers Girls.


Up in the early morning, s
Just at the peep of day,
Straining the milk in the dairy,
Turning the cows away
Sweeping the floor of the kitchen,
Making the beds up stairs, cf4
Washing the breakfast dishes,
sa-. -,.-- busting the parlor chairs
e Brushing the crums from the pantry,
Hunting the eggs at the barn, 4l
Cleanlng the turnips for dinner,
Spinning the stocking yarn
Spreading the whitening linen,
81 Down on the bushes below,
Ransacking every meadow
" Where the Strawberries grow.
Starching the ''fxings' for Sunday
Churning the snowy cream,
Rlnsing the pals and strainer ~
Down in the running stream;
Feeding the geese and turkies,
Making the pumpkin pies,
jogging the little ones cradle,
Driving away the flies.
Grace in every motion,
..4. Music in every tone,
Beauty of form and feature
Thousands might coyet to own
Checks that rival spring roses,
Teeth the Whitest of pearls;
One OF these country maids are worth
A score of your city girls. -.ret
A poets desperation is finely illustrated in
these lines: -.-...-.- ~
I stood upon the oceans briny shore,
And with a fragile reed I wrote
Upon the sand--.-,..
Edna, I love theer'
The mad waves rolled by and blotted out
The fair impression.
Frail reed Cruel wavel Treacherous sand
I'll trust ye no more:
Bat with giant hand I'll pluck
From Norways frozen shore
Her talest pine, and dip its top
Into the crater of Vesuvius,
And upon the high and Furnished Heavens
I'll write
EDNA, I love thee p
And I would like to see any
Dog-goned wave wash that out.
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AMMUNITION For GUNS. PISTOLS AND

ANN UNIIION TOf q y ND, 7 IO I OIaS dIfD
RIFLES
SPORTSMANS GOODS OF GREAT
VARIETY.
Best Quolitg and at Loaoest Prices
Country merchants and Spcrtsmen are invited
to call and examine our large and we'll selected
stock of the above Goods, which we import di-
rect and buy from the manufacturers We guar
antee quality equal to, and prices SIS low as any
responsible house in this country.
Orders by mail filed promptly, and sent by
express, @. o. D.
POULTNEY, TRIMBLE g. CO.,
200 W. Baltimore, street, Baltimore, Md.
au2Q-7m 1913 Il srrEesrH
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GEO. C. JACKSON. Sec and Gen. Agent.
DIR. B. rs. ATKINsorr - Medical Examiner

Life policies are now generally conceded to be
among the most certain and most desirable OF
Investments This Company, managed upon
rates of Premiums. consistent with safety, and
los0er than any Company doing business in the
State, and its success is an established fact It's
profits are realized in Virginia and by Virginia
curity to the Policy holders additional to the
Capital Stock, is invested by the Local Boards
in that section of the State from which it is de-
rived.
Being convinced by their knowledge CT the
integrity and prudence of the gentlemen who
compose its directory, and by thorough exami-
nation of the plan of Organization, that It IS IN
every respect reliable Company, the citizens
of Staunton. named above have themselves sub,
scribed to its Stock and taken policies, and feel
warranted in commencing the enterprise to the
favorable consideration of the Valley people.
Ofice-Corner of Augusta and New court
Jan 16 If tf114
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13

J: I. RICHARDSON,
G. T.. COOKE, Statesmen.
LAFAYETTE CoyLE, de5
NI OTsCE.-The subscriber having associated
~ with him in his business, from the 10Th OF
Sept last, w III. II. SUMMERSON, the bust
ness will be conducted hereafter under the style
of a. H. Taylor 81 Co.
They are now receiving large stock of STA
PILE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS. GROCERIES, SC,
making their stock very complete, which they
are determined to sell at the lowest possible rates
to cash buyers, Or on short time to punetual Gus
toners. All kinds of Lumber and markets BILE
produce taken in exchange for goods.
A. H. TAYLOR s. CO.
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q have large stock of Boots and Shoes of my
Il own make-all guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. n. B. HENDRY.
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REEE EsKS:
again assert that / mean what I say, and
those who have dealt with and know me, know
that will strictly fulfill all promise. intend
TO sell frst-class goods at the very LOWEST CASH
Piano (.oortA $500 BESIDES to the largest cash
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OUR
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
In charge of Mrs. GLADKE, is the most ele-
giant and extensive establishment in the State of
Virginia. We have on hand a beautiful assort-
ment of Ladies'
Hats and H@nness,
all shapes, styles and Sizes and of the very latest
fashion. LADIES WEAR of all descriptions,
Scarfs, Bows and Ties, Cuffs and Collars-in fact
everything connected with frst-ciass
Millinery Establishment.
have secured large line of the very latest fash
ions, comprising every novelty in CHIGNO NS,
BRAIDS, CURLS, &c.
This lines iworthy your attention.
ALEXANDERS KID GLOVES, $1.0
For further particulars, call and see.
Respectfully,
CHARLES A. GLADKE.
All goods warranted as represented, or no
SALE JAZZ
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WHY

do so many complain that business is dull, that
customers are so few? The simple fact
that everybody, if they go them
selves, or send child or ser
want, go to the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-31
Petition for Incorporation.

No. SSH the Second Chaneery our o
WHEKEks, Lazarus Levy, Isaac sehwab
Edward Goldsmith, AdoIph Loeb, Seymour
L. Lee, simon sturm and Leopold Lehman.
ali citizens OF Memphis, shelby county Ten.
nessee, rave FLED their petition in the Second
Cbancery Court OF shelby county, Tenues-
see, asking to be incorporated under the
BUILDING AND SAVINGS ASSOCIA-
TION," for the following purposes and
wi h the following powers, to-wtt: 10 have
90 contracs and be contracted with; sue anu
be sued, plead and be impleadedi nave aeqm-
mon seal, etc, and to have az ne nsns'
ferred by law upon corporations In IenneS-
see, including the right 70 adopt and enforce
saeh Consultation and oyIsA eo1s g may
and laws Of the United States or of the state
OF Tennessee, 10 purchase, take and hold for
the use Of said AssoclaLon, IsSI sac, goods,
80 gffr- barrain. sale viii. devise, bequest
ar 0fhervfse, and the same to grant, barter,
sell, lease and convey an9 you eo~nYeyane1
~ said association, aud 10 do generally al
fbfngsI Law fuf audneeessaFy 70 carry ont the
o6jec'- and P9sp = ses ASsoeialion' It's
Fr-t--ihe accumulation f fG0neys and ac-
qui>i'lo y pTopfryFeda and RerrOnsi 70 The
amount snd eHfelit permitted BY the laws OF
me state OF Tenrussee in such ease.
Second-The Dlstual assistance by the
stockholders OF oi.e another In Procuring
homes for therssef ves and their families In
shelby county Tennessee
Third-Ihe riggs - make proper aud secur9
lnyestments OF u4sif capital and moneys, ~
loan, purchase OF ethsrTise, 50 that the same
may Increase and eEane them to accomplish
the p1rposes TT which said corporation Is
created.
Fourth-The rgut % dispose 81 en- property
by sale or otherwise
lis therefore ouGered, That eli persons de-
string 80 TO do niEsS appear AeIeia, az tns
cOurthOuse Of the second Chancery curt, N
the city Of Memphis. on OF before the nrst
thew have. wi prayera0i safd petitioners
zhonld not De granted and the sad e0niany
incorporated or the sane viii ne heard ex-
published Tor thirty l8l days Ia the Menu
pbis Daily Apne7i -
This AugustS5 n11
N. l. STEWART, Clerk and Master.
ByEGEO. MALLEEY, j. c. 4 d. auJt