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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A SPELLING LEssoN FOR CoMlo.ITORs.--
The most skilliul fauger | ever knew was
Il maigued cobber. armed with ponard
and ferule. who drove a pedler's wagon
using mnlciu stalk as an instrument Of
coercion, to tyrannize over his pony shod
with calks He was u Ga.ilean Sadducee,
and he had phthisicky catarrh, diphthe-
ria, and the bilious intermittent erysipe-
las. \ certain sibyl with the sobriquet
Of Gypsy went into ecstasies of cachin
nation at seeing him measure out bush
cl of peas, taking up two peas at time,
and try to separate saccharine tomatoes
from heap o! peeled potatoes, without
dyeing or singeing the ignitable queue
which ho wore, or becoming raralyzed
with hemorrhage. Lifting her eyes to
The ceiling Of the cuppla of the Capitol to
conceal her unparalleled embarrassment,
making an awkward courtesy, and not
harassiug him with mystifying, rarefyng
and stupeiying innuendoes, she gave him
a conch, boquet Of lilies, mignonnette,
and iuchsios, a treatise on muemonics, a
copy o. the Apocrypha in hieroglyphics,
daguerreotypes of Mendolsshon and kosci
usko, kaleidoscope, a dram -phial of ipe
cacuanha, tea spoonful of naphtha, for
deleble purposes, ferrule for cane, u
elarionct, some lcorice, a surcingle, car
nelian Of symmetrical proportions,a chro-
nometer with movable balance wheel. q
box Of dominoes, and catechsm. The
gauger who was also ,rafiickiug reciifer
aud a parlshoper Of mine, preferring a
II wolen surtout This choice was referablc
TO vaclllating, occasioually.oecurring id.
iosyncrasy, )woiully uttered this apothe .m
life is checkered but schsm, apostasy
heresy, and villiany shall be punished. If
The sibyl apologizagly answered "Ther,
Is ratable and allegeable difference be.
tween comfortable eiipsis and trisyl.
lnoic di@resis." We replied in trochees,
not impugning her suspicion, nor barrang-
ing the audience. Thus Gypsy remain
ed in the ascendant. Her ascendency cas-
u-ver again be queried by any queasJ
vulgar queau.-N Y, World.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
A goat is more inexpensive than

A goat is more inexpensive than agree.
able, aud will live on almost anything
but capricornus in Buffalo was an ex-
ception to the rule the other day in le
gard to inexpensiyeness. 1t got into ihy
house and had a regular blow cut OF ,
Panama hat, three linen shirt boscms Is
box of cigars, and part Of a psfiia ,
constructed new bennet.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A lecturer. wishing to explain to lit,
tie girl the manner in which q lobster casts
his shell when he has outgrown it, said
What do you do when you have out,
grown your clothes2 Yon throw them
aside, don't your "Oh ao," replied
the little one We let out the tucksh
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
One summer morning as | straved

One summer morning as | strayed to
angle in brook. spied charming
country maid-hox lovely she did look !!
She archly smiled and waved her hand /;
| took my "cuc, to follow" across the
rustic bridge that s2auned the troutbrooks
pleasant hollow. Soon as she saw rae do.
ing this she gathered for run" [ made
break then for the miss, and thus the
game begun. eoruered her upon the
bank and "coaxed her for kiss mot
so !" she cried SO swcetly frauk,"a scratch
you mean, take this" | caught her
hand, she backward drew, as playing ior
position bnt on her lips soon "scored
two iinessing for addition. o blissful
day Shes now my wife for better or fol
worse she's mine and only mine for life
and Lord how she can nurse"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
Gentleman lwho has stepped npou NJ.

Gentleman (who has stepped upou hc,
dress)-A thousand pardons, madau,
Lady (pleasantly)-lt's of no cou,e
quence, sir. What she said OF him
Awkward, stupid fellow My gather
are oil torn out, and I've got to go home
What he said to himself "Confoundej
ly ridiculous fashion, these trains in the
street Make man look like a fool
cutting up such capers with them !"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

Governor Castor will be the first oou u.
pant Of the chair Of State who had preyi-
ously been Mayor of Boston. Samuel
7, Armstrong was Lieut., Governor and
acting Governor before he was Mayor
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

On the Amoor river they have queer
plan of performing capital execution,
They give the culprit Chinese brandy M.
I'll he becomes unconscious, and then thes
bury him alive. Before he RECEIVERS con
sciousness he is, of course, smothered BY
the earth, and so it is mercifu plan
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
ROwN.

Grass gruws at last above all graves you say
Why, therein lies tho sharpest sting Of all.
To think that stars will rice and dews will fall.
Hills will flush with purple splendor, soft winds
play
Whore roses bloom and violets Of May.
Robin to robin in the trectops call,
And oil sweet sights apd sounds the senses thral.
Just as they did before that dreadful day
Does that bring comfort Arc we glad to knyw
That our eyes sometime must forget to weep
Even ms june forgcts Decembors snow
Over the graves where our beloved sleep,
We charge thee Timc,i let not the green grass
grow
Nor your relentless moses coldly creep
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

Women dress ITO please the men," DO
they? Why, if the whole male genus
we're extinct, it wouldn't make feather
or furbelow difference n the getup OF
the dear creatures, SO long as there was d
living chance of spiting some other wo.
man
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A traveller likens Sauia Fe, New Mex.
leo. as seen from the approaches on the
north, to an immense brickyard all ready
for the burning. one solitary red brick
house looming up above the acres Of one
story adobe buildings.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

An Iona woman who put vitriol ou her
scalp to remove dandruff, says it is the
dandrutiest experiment she ever tried.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A well.starched and well.ironed shlt
has a pacifying influence upon the aver.
age husband.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

JASON DAVENPORT, Fire lnsur.
- ance Agent, will writc policies in tho Farm
ers' Mutual and other companies represented by
N. J Francisco in Rutland.
Also the Mutual Lifo Insurance Co. of New
York. Office at j. l.. Luttolph's Store. 40
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

II s. PUTNAM would inform the
l. Il people of Middlcbury and Addison County
that the old Cotton Mill Is in full operation, and
that he is prepared 20 furnish carpet warp and
batting of superior quality at the lowest cash
price,
Middlebury, Dec. l3, 1872. 39;tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

X. SAYRE, Dealer in Household
Ia Provisions, general assortment of Gro
ceries, Flour, Cheese, Lard, Teas, Cotfees Sugars,
Uil, Tobaccos, &C. Cash paid for Prime Butter
vt my store any day in the week.
loft MIDDLEBURY. VT.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A Connecticut cat tackled aud captur.
ed woodchuck Bravo for pussy.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

'7""'"'"s "ITT mo nnW? - ihn "a rTinet
moment. carefully classified and arranged.
Its circulation is more than that Of the
circulation Of any three papers OF its
class printed in New England. Adver.
tisomen's in the Journal 20 into both the
Morning and Evening Journals at one
price, thus securing practically the ad.
vantage Of one insertion in two papers.
Address, The Journal Newspaper Co ,
Boston.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

trout, SIMONS & WALKER.
Attorneys and Counsellcrs at Law,
22, RUTLAND, VT
sso. pRour, SER P. sIAoSs, ALDAcE F. WALKER.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

IRA w. CLARK, Attorney Il Coun-
Z sellor at Law. Office with Judge of Probate
Tuesdays and Saturdays Residence, New Haven,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

A ROADSIDE CoLLooUY,-We were on
John Fowler's stage, riding from Bridge.
town to Norway. The outside was crowd.
cd with passengers. and among them was
city sprig with two damsels in charge
In the edge of Harrison, Johu pulled up
at u wayside fountain to water his horses.
Not far away. on tho opposite side of the
road, was farmers cot, and in neigh
boring pasture were several cows grazing.
At the watering trough was to headed
frecklo.faced girl Of fifteen SINNERS. She
had her pail under the end Of the spout,
waiting for it to fill The city youth was
smart and grand, aud was inclined to be-
facecious. lie wishes to entertain his
blooming companions, and the thought
struck him that he would inpocen,ly do
it at the expense Of the tow.hoaded girl
aforesaid 80 he addressed her:
Say, my good girl, do YOU live over
there ?" poin,iog to the back co,tagr.
"les sir" Modestly, aud with cour.
tesy.
Does your father lvr there ?"
"Hes sir
DO you have to bring all your water
from this place ."
I'VE do nov during the drouth."
"You don't sell milk, DO you ?"
Yes sir-father sell good deal.
"And carries all his water from her9?"
Certainly sir" her eyes opening and
her lips tightening.
Then he cannot ahord to rnt nuch in
his milk"
"Well, sir, Indignantly If be dor,
or does not, what's that to you"
ludeed sir" the freckled face hamips :
and the great blue eyes swapping. why
need you fret? Why don't you get your
milk as all the rest do Our calves new.
er rGa the risk of getting watered milk
Mercy you must have outgrowu your
nature 80
The toss hea4 and the iul pail of wa
ter walked oil, and tho Young gentleman
from the city was glad euough TO hide
hls face behind sun umbrella
There ia manly style of solicitation IA
certain modest assurance about well
written aud honest advertisement, which
naturally attracts It is this very need
of Il frank of hand integrity in the max.
/ ing OF advertisements that creates the op.
lnon among advertisers that mau should
write his own advertisements lie is the
only one who really knows what he wants
to do and TO say, and il he undertakes tc
do il simply aud fairly he is apt TO sue
ceed.
n,...o.:... -. .--Il.l
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

p. PPEk, ATTORNEY AND
COUNSELLOR AT LAW and bsicitor In
I -Icery. Office Postoffoe,
3s MIDDLEBURY, VT.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

IRIS. +. j. MARTIN, Fashionable
N Dress and Cloak maker, has constantly on
land all the latest and most approved patterns
Work executed with satisfaction and despatch
Also sole Agent for the Grover and Baker Elastic
and Lock Stitch Sewing Machine,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
,NR CABLES ERASIVE SOAP

- Manufactured by n. c. March, Middle
bury. VT, is the best toilet soap in the market,
leaving theekn smooth and soft. 1t Is also the
cheapest soap for washing dirty clothes. Try 1t
and you will never be without il. Many wit
nesses. For sale at Case & Rder's. i0yl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
I TPHOLSTERlNG. T

F. L. DRAKE, PRAcrrcAL urHoLsTERER,
Shop in Sheldon's Block over Pierce's Store
Repairing and new work done to order and in
thorough and satisfactory manner. 20;y
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

.Ncw York. Nor ls.-The case Of Til
ton vs. Beecher came up this moraiDg in
the Brooklyn city court before Judge
Reynolds. Counsel for plaintiff stated
they we're ready toproceed. Counsel for
defendent said they were awsiiiug the
disposition Of the bill OF particulars, and
added that il the decision should accord
them what was deemed the rights OF their
clients they we're ready to proceed. But
if it should bc adverse, some delay might
be asked for The case was iinal'y set
down for December sth
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01
The -cOston Daily journal

PUBLISHED MORNING AND EVENING.
The Cheapest Daily Paper in New Eng
loud
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-12-01

AZ w. RIDER, attorney and Coun-
w 5elor at Law and Solicitor in Chancery,
2L TN BRISTOL, VT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, M
MONDAY, JANUARY S, 1874.

floor during an incarceration Of from to - hours Ins
report stated Also good authority that the patients
are invariably cheated Of the tea intended and pro
yided for their use by some OF the employees OF tne
Kitchen. who dispense inferior quality In the wapds
and sell the stolen OF the hospital ana
these IN turn sell it to patients who able to for H.
The report elected much surprise aud the COMMITTEE
were directed to make known the facts contained
therein TO the Commissioners Dr. Crosby said he could
ndOrse the report from personal observation and con
sdered the condition OF the Hospital disgrace 10 any
civilized land Mrs. Jobson remarked that the Ded-
covers were all washed in the bathing-tubs
report the Park Hospital was then read by MISS
Van Amringe, In which the necessity pointed TOT
more reception hospitals down town. because nearly Oil
the accidents in that section OF the city
The Park Hospital building was condemned as not
suited for snch use and it already overcrowded
The report OF the Committee on Adult Paupers was
simply Of progress though gave an Illustration OF
the necessity for action by describing the condition OF
pO0rhouse in neighborine county. the being sup
pressed for the present Here the poor farmed out
to the bidder and the who has held the con-
tract for fifteen years is Mormon. Although he re-
ceyes u 80 week for each pauper the superintehu
ent has amassed fortune. The paupers are periect
vagabonds in consequence, and are terror " inc
Deighborhood.
Tie Association then elected Judge Chas. g. DAILY as
one Of the advisory members and after THANKSGIVING
some routine business, adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05
TIE MISSING RING PRINCE.

The charge of criminal contempt against eX-
Sheriff Brennan losing sight Of Henry W. Genet, Will
n. before the Court of OYER aud Terminer TODAY.
cordng to adjournment. It is believed that another
adjournment for week will lie asked for. The ex-
Sheriff and his officers evidently know nothing about
Genet's movements for while they express the nope
that he Will appear court they base their expectations
upon the change in the sentiments OF Genets frends as
10 his escape The officers that Genet's warmest
friends who upon the moment declared they glad
that he had escaped. have averred with EN-
phasis that they regret that he took that
course and have denounced IL az most uDmanly
This feeling on the part OF old friends, IL is thought
will so affect the fugitive TO cause him TO return To
deliver himself up. IL would not therefore occasion
surprise 10 the officers II Genet answered The citation
of the Clerk the Court this morning ~ be does not
rs il most likely. the Adjournment Will be asked Tor
The opinion prevails that the fallen chiefan Is not
thousand miles away from Harlem. IL is rumored that
a few nj ghts ago q desce made upon Sheppard
Kuapp's house, CarmansyIlie, and u search was
mad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Jan. l. 1874
The PostOaice Department is in receipt OF petition
forwarded by Capt Dali of the United states Coast Sur
vey, from residents OF Unalaska one OF the Aleutan
Islands asking for the establishment Of Post-Ohice
there The nearest Post Ofce to Unalaska now ~ az
Kodiak miles distant, aud the petitioners urge mar
the establishment of Post ONCE on this island VIII not
ONLY accommodate themselves but will supply the wants
of the Seal Islands and other points on the Behrng sea-
and also greatly accommodate the Coast Survey.
The Currency resolution OF ne Finance Committee is
still pending in the Senate and will be tho regular order
tomorrow after the morning hour. with Mr.. Bogy on
the floor II be occupies all Of the session of the Senate
devoted public business tomorrow, senator ScnurI
who has prepared speech in favor OF contraction viii
attempt TO get the floor for Tuesday.
Mr.. Garfield will move. to morrow to suspend the
rules and pass resolution directing the Appropriations
Committee to report the Legislative, Executive, ana
Judicial Appropriation bill with provision fixing the
salaries OF members OF Congress ~ $500 ana actul
travelling expenses, and restoring all other salaries
except those of the President anu judges OF the supreme
Court 10 their old figure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05

through the mails to all tho dirty sheets that t ~
wicked conductors might print 40 vile tns. nd,vr y,
second Con gross passed law to puntsh tne s"ns
These obscene puDncs atoms through the Postomee u.
save the youth OF the land from poation rass bas
passed that and salutary law. that worteJ
been assaulted through these mud nsono,, ,rsmher
with forty jackass power to howl down ud remained
who stood up In the image Of his MaKer az" i'"''
firm 10 his convictions OF duty
THE PROBABILITIES As TO THE CHiEf-'ooliOho""
Its reported tonight that the senate JUDICIARY No.
mittee will not report the Williams nou'"a''o' W
morrow and that the Senate will dispose vi 'uo ''s
and other appointments fbefore bringing up 'no 'on
nation of the candidate for the Cmoi,' -,
still very generally believed that the lresden' WI" o
70 select soma other man TO preside over inc
Supreme Court Although senator Oonhins WI,
champion Judge Williams several OF the most m hi
Republican Senators arc known 20 ne a,yn hDt two
Sntast from the whole New England deegaton II TINS
lie his defeat is certain enouG 'he w
when the scuae is anywhere nearly fuii
will be Impossible
THE BANgRUPTCY QUESTION.
The Senate Committee on the judiciary have held al
most daily meetings during the past week az inc es'
dence OF the Chairman Senator Ednunds TOT the pur
nose of framing bankruptcy bill to report to the Sen
ate in place OF the bill repeating the law alto
cether II is understood that the Committee have
agreed TO amend the bill that single creditor cannot
force person into bankruptcy OUT that tnJori) Vi
the creditors creditors representing majority OF the
debts will be required TO enforce the Involuntary posi-,
zion OF the law also understood that secton VIII
be added making the amendments apply TO all peDIlDs
cases. IL is expected that the bill w4ll De reported Oh
Tuesday.
OPPOSITION TO INCREASED TAXATION.
Speaker Blaine said yesterday that he was satisfied
that the temper the people against Increased tax
alton the only OF paying the expenses OF
the Government with the present revenues Is TO
economic in every department, and cut on all I'M
necessary expenses lie says the present revenues are
amply sufficient, and that there is possibility that
the tax on tea coffee income will be restored
He that the House will not consent 10 increased
taxation and that the Appropriations Committee VIII
watch closely and cut down tho estimates TO tho lowest
figures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05
BROOKLYN POLITICIANS BUSY.

The new Board of Aldermen of Brooklyn
will hold its first day. There is expected to be
quite lively contest for the Office OF President OF the
Board although the Democratic party have majority
of the members. The Board is constituted as follows:
10 Democrats &c Republicans and Independent There
could be no question in regard TO the result OF
the election II three of the Democratic Aldermen
had not suddenly refused 10 attend caucus
of their fellow members which met on Saturday
to nominate the candidates. The three recalcltraut
members were Aldermen Dobbn, Donovan and O'Con-
nell They alleged TO have insisted upon having
assurances that If they voted for the caucus nominee
their friends should be given Offices. The other Demo
cratic members refused to give any such promise and at
their meeting unanimously nominated Alderman Bergen
Of the Tenth Ward for the Office Of President Of the
OF City Clerk which he has held for five years; ana
william Mcguire nominated for Assistant Keeper or
the City Hall The minor offices were di,-
trbuted by lot. Before the caucus adjourned
Alderman DObbn induced to join his asso
cates. and he promised to act with them when
they meet to-day. Alderman Donovan also seemed as
posed o break the comoact. although no would not
declare for whom he should vote today. Alderman
OConnell remained firm. however and may vote with
the Republicans today II be shOnld do aud Alder
mau Ripley Ropes Independent should also vote for
the Republican candidate, the result would be tie Is
10 IS. -,
AT the Republican caucus Alderman Richardson was
nominated for President Of the Board. committee
was appointed TO wait upon Alderman Ropes ana ascer
tain for whom he intends to vote II is asserted that
Alderman Ropes upOn'being waited upon by the com
mttee, refused to give any pledges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05

cOpsTNG-Oa LIT inst Margaret x widow Of Jasper co" 's
tse p AZ ,,y . e in,tea To s,iead the Monday 5ts
ms, q! II O'Clock, from u East Tseasysrh't
DoMNcEsned no re-. OF sSna, Goa s i'S - 1875
,o "r,' Of fa me aseesiler
DRAKE-ou the Charlotte aashe' Of Alex w 'oa tIsh T.
m, r.ises ,ad trends family invited ,t'ud til.
, la1 s'P is f TSan ys~ail Ss~jsrser
ciRrgR-A Huntington; l. /, GA Friday jan 2 ls7t rhs~.A
ycacrsi at Harrington on Mondsy. a, l. ?.
CORYrSGou LIST inst Margaret r.. sdos ofJsoer Corning TIA
i,;,e 70. '.sl . u. ;,s. ." m''" o.
GUHRAUER Suddenly Jn 1874 William Guhr'per r 10 The
Nouce Of funeral hereafter.
RoYTou FRIDAY ngt Jau 3 Of earas II hr heart Niuc sdos
Pure service. Al the Jo,hu, Hrily e,
49, Gsei'e. bet Nossnl aoi A,i',', SooAha fre~i.,
afternoon. At ! o'cl'cs
JA,KsDN-on FRIDAY jan . 1874 ILLUMINATION Of tie bss
Hugh Bradford OF iagh bradford 'nd id, jackson" 'e' ~
s.i.",ss sns freed, are invited to ..nd sb-h
place Moa.y 3.b INST 81 OoeoeA from the e'i'ace Of
bs parents. No. l2s hasl sinrleenihrsf
JOHNSON Suepy. BrooklIn an ast Robert n 'ohn'oa
R,,uv.. ADD frsa ave sy to ,,,erd rge..
5lh ust Al ocoA from ms ie "'ieper No. ~ 10"
Grsea place.
KgRR-S.,ieni, on Suud, uoru,og g. I.ha Of J,oe
ani lae Jobu kesf. 10 NE "a yrsr 81 has 49, -
sn uead' resoca ias- 70 'eni w 'ans ,n'.
h,l,.e r,aleue 80 hast ibryorhsi GA inesiaf me os
xtRRll-oo - inst 'br.aeo; cresp i,aa.h Ma.
oensc., Of Nuri AMI liinHsi hr ass e'' ''
ON rs-ias J,u ~, a. 80 i6i RosssL. Bo,srs o.
OLMSTkAD-At Springfield Mass. Sapass slrraoon n . l'as
daughter % saAe asd Frames " o"s'' "a '' IN yea
plRRy-ou SATURDAY. I,p 1874 Al ne residence Of o. as.
Care. Bui. aO6 wes fi' Esl 81 Dr. Joseph sHaafe
rh@ 1s.ys. .od friends Invited stirred s ast.i
Jaw ~ i p iacrn.ui rriur' Cere'-', A
suPPsRNou ruIay .ners,oo jan eaiaa youngest jss's
RI. r.. ''e 's Sa soS. Of .ar nrsi % s'
uuer.I ..r,eos Anns Nhs5 hA I"chhs ne-r FeafV.
W.,