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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-22

A HAPPY WoMAN.-A happy womam!
is she not the very sparkle and sunshine
of life? A woman who is happy because
she can't help it-whose smile even the
coldest sprinkles of misfortune cannot
dampen. Men make O terrible mistake,
when they marry for money, for talent,
or for style; the sweetest wives are those
who possess the magic secret of being
contented under any circumstances.
Rich or poor, high or low, it makes no
difference; the bright little fountain of
joy bubbles up just as musically in their
hearts,
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A %AE~~ LII taxes TINS
9sgnEyA-a1 mode of notifying the public
M % %1afs m that he is now in readiness to
81 saeEzg 1870 receive all those whose pleas
ure it may be to seek the above
as a place ofpleasure and recre-
alton, as we'll as those who may be lmpeiled
from indispositiOn to have recourse to them
for the remedial agen CIV of its waters These
Springs arc situated on the Bayou des Canes,
distant about "a miles Southwest Of the town
of OpelOusas. Among the numerous springs,
there to be fonnd, may be had such as are
found abouuding with Sulphur and prepara-
tions of Iron. The springs arc very abundant,
and in one instance three Of the streams form
q large basin which affords a magnificent bath
ing place. The waters of the said basin can
be entirely renewed every hour. circuln-
stance which is certainly calculated to add
much to its purity. At the distance of some
five hundred yards from the principal bathing
place there is, besides this, another which is
furnished with an abundant stream of water.
the coldnnss of which can almost be compared
to that of ice.
In announcing the opening of his Establish
ment, the undersigned does not pretend to offer
the same to the public as a fashionable watering
place, where fine dressing may he exhibited
with the other general accOmpaniments. His
object, on the contrary, is to offer to the
afflicted q means through which a shacklcd
constitution may be restored to health The
remedial agency of these waters in the relief
of Dyspepsia and in the permanent cure of
cutaneous eruptions, from past experience,
now stands uncontratlicted.
The establishment consists of comfortable
dwellings, with all the necessary furniture
which may be required at such a place, and the
table will be always amply furnished with
tastes of visitors. An excellent pasture in
which horses may be kept with safety, will
be at the disposition of such as may desire it,
as we'll as corn. fodder, &c.
The charges Of the undersi gned will be mod
crate and lie feels satisfied that his visitors will
not only be satisfied with the Accommodations
which they may receive, but that they will be
also equally contentcd with the degree of
health which they may obtain from the
healthful use of the waters Of the different
Springs.
limo * 1870
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-22

EFFECTS OF WARMoTHIsM." THE
Grand Jury of the parish of Terrebonne
have a sad story to tell of the financial
affairs of that parish. They say:
Tt may not be amiss to mention the de-
plorable condition of the parish finances.
From statement furnished us by the
Treasurer, we find that, although the
taxes are three times as larg as few years
past, the liabilities of the parish are
enormous; 30 much SO as to make it's
treasury bankrupt.
From almost all the parishes the cry
goes up of constantly increasing and un-
bearable taxation, with but little COM
pensation benefits in return. This dry
rot should better be named 'sWarmoth-
~. o, Picaywne.
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OLD TINE FAsHIox.-In 1882, about the time
the original Dolly Warden is described by
Dickens to have lived, Gov. Hancock, of Mas
sachusetts, is recorded to have received his
guests in a red velvet cap, within which was one
of fine linen, turned UP over the edge of the vel
vet one or two inches. He wore blue damask
gown lined with silk, white satin embroidered
waistcoat black satin small clothes, white silk
stockings and red morocco slippers.
Thejudges of the Supreme Court of Massachu-
setts as late rs 1873, robes af scarlet, faced
with black velvet; and in summer black silk
gowns; gentlemen wore coats of every variety
Of color generally the cape and collar of velvet
of a different color from the coat.
John Adams, when Vice President wore a
sword, and walked about the streets with his hat
under his arm.
At his levecs in Philadelphia, President
Washington was clad in black velvet, his hair
powdered and gathered behind IN silk bag.
yellow gloves, knee and shoe buckles; he held
in his hand a cooked hat ornamented with %
cockade, fringed about an inch deep with black
feathers, - long sword in white scabbard, with
polished steel hilt hung at his hip.
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PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of Police Of the
Town Of OpelOusas.

May Goth, lS72-The Board met pursuant to
call of thetPresident.
Present H. Latour, Mayor, presiding. J.
Pefferkorn, C. C. Duson, L. Hadden, G. rulforl.
A quorum present.
On motion of H. Perrodin is appointed secre-
tary, pro tem., in lieu of P. L. Hebrard, absent
sick. ::
On motion, the Constable will take charge of
the market house. and collect the dues fixed by
law from the butchers before the meat is retail
' HOMER LATOUR.
President
Attest:
T. PEraoD1N, Clerk, pro tenn.
June 7sh, 1S7a-The Board met pursuant to
call fronS the President.
Were present Messrs. H. Latour. President,
George Tulford. Meginley, and Pefforkorn.
On mosion. Octave Prudhomme is appointed
Deputy Constable to act and perform all the
duties Of Constable during the absence Of Mr..
Elisha Andrus, the regular Constable.
The Board then adjourned till the next regu-
lar meeting.
President.
P. J.. HEBARD, Clerk.
June 18th 1872-The Board met pursuant to a
call FROM the President.
Were present Messrs. II. Latour, Presidant.
Duson, Hadden, 1ejauno, Pefferkorn, Pulford,
Meginley.
A quorum being present the Board proceeded
to business.
A motion was made authorizing Mr.. Andrus
to resume his duties as Constable, be having
returned from New Orleans. which motion being
seconded, the ballot was taken thereon.
Messrs. Hadden, Pulford, and Duson voting
in favor of said motion and Messrs. Megnley.
Lcjeune, and Pefforkorn, voting against said
motion.
This being tie. Mr.. II. I4atour. the President,
voted iu favor of the motion, which was then
carried
On motion, the appointment of Mr. Octave
Prudho as Deputy Constable, is hereby
revoked and cancelled and his salary as such
to be paid by Mr.. Andrus.
On motion, the Board then adjourned until
the next regular meeting.
H LATOUR, President.
Attest: P. LEoNCE HEBRARD.
Clerk of the Board.
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ar Four young men were admitted to prac-
tice as Attorneys at Law at the last session Of
the Supreme court in our town, they are:
Charles Frederick Tucker, son of Col. A. l..
Tucker, of ST. Mary Charles "A, Mouton, SON Of
ex-Gov. Alex. Mouton, Joseph A. Chargois and
Felix M. Rigues, of Lafayette.
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The editor Of the London Times once
said, II can find any number of men to
write for me, but very seldom one man
of common sense" TO write for paper
is one thing, to edit it is another. His
torians, poets, novelists, essayists write
we'll, but papers need men who can Sc
lect, alter, combine and fashion matter
to suit an audience composed of varied
elements.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-22

UThe Republican State Convention Grants
fraetion) was to meet in Baton Rouge on We'd
nesday last. The delegates from this Parish are
Messrs. John SHINES, Louis Gnidry, Ben Cuny,
AdoIphe Donate, o. A. Rice, G.. Mornhinveg Sr.
Edgar Vanhille, Francois Victor, j. B. Rideau
and Louis Laehapelle. .~,
They have all 1--WE are toldl taken the boatof
last Sunday accompanied by some friends. est
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FOR SHERIFF..

We arc authorized to announce EGBERT o.
HAYES, the present incumbent. as candidate
fnr the Office of Sheriff of st. Landry at the
election in November next. T..
am candidate for the Office of Sheriff of the
Parish of st. Landry at the election to be holden
in November next. For what the people of ST.
Landry may axpect of me in that Official capaci-
ty in the future, refer to my past services as
the executive Deputy Of the present Sheriff.
~ ~. ..4l--.--F-E-. G. C., DUSDN g.
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TE1HE undersigned tenders his sincere thanks
4 to the public, for the liberal share of
their patronage to him for the last fifteen
years. and respectfully informs them that be
will continue at the old stand to receive and
forward freight. and hopes by his personal
patronage. t=-.
The highest market price paid for Cotton. at
his Warehouse. T. J.. PITRE.
Washington, La, January 81, 1872. 'l20--1y
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sY Captain Pickett has introduced the
steamer Bertha in the New Orleans and
Opelousas trade, to take the place of the
SeIma.n The g Bertha, we are informed. has
good accommodations, and is well suited to our
navigation.
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II Notwithstanding the present high price
Of flour, Mlnzesheimer continues to sell the.
different brands about the same prices they
would cost in New Orleans, and all his other
groceries at proportionately reasonable rates.
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THE REPoRT CoURTEoUs.-This is the way in
which our Mississippi contemporaries are in the
habit of advertising each other:
the Star and Advertiser are discussing the
size of the Lexington editors feet. If his brains
were in his feet instead of bones, they would
not be so large-[ kosciusko Leader.
We advise the editor of the Leader to pur-
chase a soft-bottomed chair, that his brains
may not be affected while pursuing his arduous
editorial labors.-E Lexington AdrertiSer.
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q Denoresfs Monthly Magasinc for July
contains an ample store of refreshing literature,
including continuation of Beck at the Farm,
by Neil Forrest; choice poems and music, splen-
and and four page engraving Of the city Of sS Vepn, s
the scene of the Worlds Exposition in 1872.
Price, So yearly. Published by W. JENNINGS
DEMoREsT, 1893 Broadway, New York
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The Supreme Court, recently in session
In our town, has granted a new trial in the case
Of the State VS.. jean Gay, Jr., who, it viii be
remembered, was found guilty of rape and bur.
glary, at tho session Of the District Conrt Slasa
fall, and condemned to hard labor for life. "a
{ This case win therefore be tried anew at the
next session of The District Court. q
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-22

We arc authorized to announce DIR. j. A. Nc
MILAN as candidate to represent the Parish
of st. Landry in the Lower House of the Legis-
lature at the election of November next i -
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u The result of Dir. Greelcy's sojourn at
Chappaqua, is that q late Tribune has arti-
Gle on the adulteratien of milk. He thinks
that if the COW was better underdrained, and
the control of it's internal revenue regulated by
the Congressional Districts, it would lay coco
nuts of a better quality with fifty per cent. more
cream to the acre.
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FOR THE STATE SENATE.

We are authorized to announce THOMAS G..
ANDERSON as a candidate for State Senator
from the Tenth Senatorial District composed of
the parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Lafayette
and st. Landry
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

am n candidate for the Office of District At
toFney Of the Sth Judicial District, at the cleo
ton to be holden in November 1872 Z igsas
zg G. w. HUDSPETH.
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
WEBB as a candidate for the Representative
branch of the Legislature, subject to the nomi-
nation of the Democratic Convention.
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larger. Circulation
G. A ~ ID Z Id A TIE q:
FOR CONGRESS.

] respectfully announce myself as an Inderen-
dent candidate for Congress for the Third Con-
grcssional District. j. B. PRICE,
St. Marys Parish
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REDUCED RATES
FOR
Standing Advertisements

The COURIER is published in the most popu-
has ''
larger Circula tiOn
in that Parish than any other paper, and is one
of the best ADVERTISING mediums in the inte-
ror of the State. e.. T..
Transient advertisements 25 cents per square
OF eight lines (niRon).
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We arc authorized to announce JOHN T.
GARDNER ESQ, as q candidate for the Repre-
sentative branch of the Legislature, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic Convention.
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FOR RECORDER.

We are authorized to announce YVES navy
the present incumbent, as o candidate far the
ONCE OF Recorder for the Parish Of ST. Landry.
at the election of November next,
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Ho! FOR THE SPRINGS The Establishment
@ the Pointe-aux-L Loups Springs is now open to
the public. To those who are not acquainted
With this pleasant Summer Retreat, we would
refer TO the advertisement Of the proprietor in
another column. ..
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ES We are authorized to announce that Hon.
A. l.. DURi0 is . candidate for reelection as
Representative from the Parish of st. Landry
in the Legislature, at the election of November
npxE fE#s'H"
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W AR CLAI s ,

DERSONS having claims against the United
= States Government for property taken.
can call upon or write to Mr., A. Barq, New
Orleans who has made this business spcci-
ality for the last nine years. Address:
A. BARQ.
No. SO Exchange Alley.
June Pm New Orleans, La.
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DIED.-:At his residence, in this Parioh, on
the 10th instant, OCTAVE Roy. aged IS years
and nine months. A.
-.-..- On Monday, June 10, near Sour Lake,
Texas, Mrs. ELIZABETH ALIIs CARTER, aged 53
years, formerly resident of St. Landry Parish,
Louisiana.
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DR.. w. A. ROBERTSON of Washington au-
thorizes us to announce him as a candidate for
Clerk of the District Court for the Parish of St.
Landry, at the election of November next.
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We are authorized to announce JONATHAN
L. MORRIS as candidate for the Legislature.
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FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ALBERT
I.ASIRAPES as q candidate for Clerk of the
District Court, for the Parish of ST. Landry, at
the election in November next. t..-...-
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THE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
LEDNCE AND OF.

CON NDITIoNs:
!st.5scription-Thre Dollars per year, pay
able Invariably in advance.
Adrertising Cents per square for the
first insertion and Twenty-Five Cents for each
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less
constitute square.
All advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French tunlcss
otherwise ordered) until tho publisher shall
Judge it convenient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Fifteen
Dollars each, in advance, if they wish to be
announced.
Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, &c, to
be paid for as advertisements.
Personal cards, when admissible to. be
charged at the rate Of twenty cents per llne,
in advance.
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DMrs Partington entered the Office Of
the probate judge (called ''civilian"), and
inquired in her blandest tones: care you
the civil villain?'' "Doyo wish to insult
me, MADAME said the judge. "Yes," re-
piled the amiab!e old lady, "my brother
died detested, and left three intidel chill
dren, and I'm to be their executioner.'
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FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

The undersigned Judge of the 8th Judicial
District. is a candidate, tor another term for
the office he now holds. For what may be ex-
: ctcd of him in bis judicial capacity IN the fu-
tnre, he refers to his past services on the Bench.
-a#-s.E - ". JOHN e. KING.
:. Editor Couries'.-PleasG announce me as a can
ditlate for the Office of Judge Of the Sth Judicial
District, at the election Of next November /
,JN( J. MORGAN
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

A REGULAR meeting of the St. Landry
"A Medical and Surgical Association will be
held at opelousas, the first Monday of every
month, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
VINCENT.BOAGNI, NJ. D.
President.
JAMES RAY, NJ. D., Secratary [45-ly
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NEW BARBER SHOP,

TTAVING recently opened Shaving and
Z 4 Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St., between
Munzesheimers and Roos' stores, I am prepar-
ed to do Hair,cutting, Shaving, shampooing
&c. A shareof the patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited Charges Reasonable.
and Satisfaction G,taranteed
WIN. HERR, JR.
Opelousas, June Is, 1872. 1y
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I We are authorized to announce Mr. ISAAC F.
LITTELL as n candidate to represent the Parish
of ST. Landry in the Lower House of the Legis-
lature, at the election of November next.
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DR.. D. w. FOSTER,

TTAvING returned from Central America
It'll and located again, permanently, in Opel
ousas, offers his professional services to the
public.
.OFFICE:-Next door to the Post Office,
where he may be conuslted. or calls left on
slate, during the day.
RESIDENCE, - near MINNIE Beaurepaire
Chacheres, where he may be found during
the night. May 4, lS72-ly
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j. KUFFER,
T = = = . r.,

A N|OUNCES to the public that he has per-
II 1aanently established himself opposite Mr.
J. Provost, Main street, Opelousas; and solicits
q shaIe of the patronage Of the public. Prices
modeI,ate, and his work guaranteed.
Opeiousas, May IS, 1872. I'm
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Notice To Trespassers.

a IL persons are warned not to pass through
N our fields or enclosures, without special
permission, under pain of being prosecuted as
traspassers. c. G. SWAYZE,
= F. B. BRAND.
fay ls, 1872. II.
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To Widows Of Veterans.

FINDER recent actof Congress, Widows of
~ Veterans of 1872 and 1915 are entitled to
pension of eight dollars per month if married
prior to the 4th July 1925. and in all cases to a
bounty land warrant of l60 acres if their hus-
band have not received the same. Address
AUG. BARQ, P o. Lock Box 232, New Orleans
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] am candidate for the office of CLERK of Court
in and for the Parish of St. Landry. at the elec-
tion to be holden in November, 1872. s-5
.. .--r JOS. .. RICHARD.
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z . z S a z e,

A SMALL lot of household furniture cor
IA sisting OF Bedstcad, Toilet, Clock,
ana table.
Apply at the residence of Joel Fl. Sandoz.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. CAMILLE
III. MELASCON as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of the
Legislature, at the election of November next.
j.. Editor Coulier,-Please announce in the col
nmns of your paper our esteemed friend DIR. JAS.
DONOVAN a candidate for the lower House
of the Legislature, at the coming election in No.
vemher next. 1t would be.useess for us to re-
commend the Doctor to the people by whom he
is so well known, but we do say that if we are
fortunate enough to elect such men as DR.. Dono-
gvan the Parish will be better represented than
it has been for many years. MANY CITIZENS.
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VIC are authorized 10 announce TT. MILLARD
DUNBAR, Esq, Of Grand Coteau, as candidate
for Clerk Of the District Court, at the election
in November next. s.-a ~. p. IF. Il
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FEHHE undersigned will keep constantly or
Il hand an ample supply Of ICE, in the
Bellevue street, which he will retail at Cent
per pound. with a liberal discount to parties
buying SO lbs or more.
JULIEN CLAUDE.
Opelousas, May Is, 1872 IT,
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A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Hardware and
IA Saddlery, at very reasonable rates, At
BLOCH & DUPRE'S.
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PHOTOGRAPHY.

TAT RUDOLPH MAYER has arrived an1
VA has opened his Gallery next to Hayc.'
Hotel, opposite the Court House. Every styI"
of portraits taken. The best colourcd portraits
in the State. Come and see for yourself.
Opelousas. June l5 1872. 40tf
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0HOES and BOOTS, the best quality. of all
- sizes, at BLOCH & DuPRES.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NDoimt aux LOups Springs.

~~o THE undersigned takes this
ksgaEyA-.1 mode of notifying the public
anhS a,.s that he is now in readiness to
81 esgassJ receive all those whose pleas
ure it may be to seek the above
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-06-14
Going a Fishing

The following is an "order for sup
plies" recently sent to an Americas
(Ga.) grocer by fishing excursion
party:
Dear Sir:-Myself and a couple of
friends leave this morning on fishing
excursion, and you will please send US,
by bearer, the following articles,
which, if you prefer il, you can charge
to either Jack Brown or Ben Lockett.
Either is the safest:
-Four pounds of salt and a small cask
of whiskey.
One pound of ground black pepper
and demijohn of whiskey.
Ten pounds of lard, and large Jug
of whiskey.
One canvassed ham and six quar-
bottles of whiskey.
Three good, stout fishing lines and
three pocket TASKS of whisky.
One paper of large Limerick hooks,
and gallon of whiskey in an old
vessel you don't use about the store.
Also send one pound of white sugar
and small jug of whiskey.
Hurriedly, yours. PHIL. Cook
p. S.-As We shall be gone several
days, and as snakes are bad on the riv-
er at this season, my physician has
Just stepped in and suggested that we
better take along a little whiskey.-
send 1t, and enter it on your books
with other items above. PC.