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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-10

ALMOST AN ACCIDENT Capt. j. Fl. Man
ming, of this town, had been trying to rid his
premises of rats, and for that purpose used an
old fashioned sig shooter. n few days sluce he
laid his weapon, fully charged with powder and
ball, 10 his grancry aud locked the door On
Monday afternoon one OF his children, little
fellow Of FIVE years, wormed himself into the
granery, and being of an inquirlng turn Of
mind sat down to contemplate the mysteries OF
pistol with six balls in it. While thus en-
gagged his younger brother, of some three sum-
mers, presented his face to a crack in the wall,
which happened to be 10 direct range with the
muzzle Of the pistol. At that moment one bar
rel was discharged, the load passing so close to
the head Of three years that his face and eyes
were considerably backened, and slightly
Scorched by the flushing of the powder No
body was hurt" but whole family was most
awfuIIy frightened. -Lomdoun Mirror.
ENCOURAGING : Our cnterprising plow man
ufacturers, Hunter & Frost, shipped last Thurs
day by the Wenonah, to Maryland customer,
1875 of their large size Farmers Friend Pcws
and about two tons of castings for the same.
We are Informed their traveller, now going
over the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Fir-
guia, is receiving unusually large orders, and
that their plows are giving universal Satistac-
tion This is Indeed encouraging to treder-
icksburs manufacturing interests. Fratcr'ckS
burg Herald. =,
1t has always been matter of surprise why
plow factory was not put IN operation here,
where there i. every facility for the manutac-
lure of all kinds Of farming Implements
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SH, PIE.N'E y EMS.

SH,f'Es.N'E .1EH.S.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, July 10, 1874
Sun rosr.........4 fl Moon rises .......... | 30
sun sets ........7 % High water.........iU W
ARRIVED.
Steamer George Stout, Puilsd"lrhia to +
A Reed
SAILED.
Steamer + c Knight, New York, by ilooe
Johnston.
Steamer Express, B fillmore, By jos Br ders
& Co.
hsMOkASpA
Schr White Foam, h nee a. Providence 1th.
Schr James Phelps, 10: this port, cleared nj
Pawtuckel 1:h
Schr Aldana Rokrs, for this port, cleared NJ
Bost..n Sth.
Schr Criterion, for this pert cleared at Nor
folk 9Th
Schrs w II Lowe and D B Martin, for this
port. sailed from Norfolk tn.
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Devastation by GrasshOppcrs.

ST. PAUL, MINI, July 9.-Siuce the ap.
peal of Gov. Davis, of this State, to the War
Department, is likely to be denied because OF
insufficiepcy of law, it is time for the people Of
the United States to be informed that utter
and wide spread restitution exists in the south.
western countries of this State among the new
settlers, whose crops have been destroyed for
two years, and that urgent appeals must be
made to benevoIence everywhere for contribu-
tons in aid of the starving people who own
farms under the homestead and presumption
laws; but who have been unable to oh tain subss-
tence from their farms because of destruction
caused by grasshoppers. These pests are now
moving away to other regions to devastate and
ruin other settlers, now 10 comfortable circum.
stances, but 10 the meantime those who they
have ust ruined are in starving condition.
The cyunty commissioners Of the different
counties in the State are makiog appropria-
tons to relieve the present suffering, but large
and Immediate help is needed from the country
at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-10

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET.
There is still good inquiry tor Coffee, and the
market is reported strong. Prices are un-
changed and we still q tote jobbing lots At 1914
he 9 in FIRST hands now only $500 bags Rio.
For Sugars the market is irm, and for grocery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-10

C.:.N.iL CG.N .1ERGE.
Arrivas-Boats + Davis. Z Dewitt and
Lorrtto, to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-10

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET July g. 1874
Cattle nc i've and higher receipts 800; Texans
sold At , rOaS3 10; Suckers 3 25aS4 80; coed to
extra shipping 5OaSG Az; fancy drove sold ut
So IS; shipments 100. Hogs-receipts 5000;
steady at the advance of 5sl0c poor to common
5OaS5 70; medium 5 75aS5 IS; good TO choice
9Oa$G Is shipments $685. Sheep scarce and
firm; receipts 200; poor to choice quotable ut
2 5OaS5 shipments 100
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ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, July 10 -
The offerings of Beef Cattle this week have been
fully euusl to the demand, which is now light
AS usual at this season. Prices ranged from 80
to So 80 per 100 lbs, rs to quality. Sheep and
Lambs in abundant supply, with sales At 81 Ste
per ID for Sheep, and 2,S5 per hesd for Lambs.
Hogs are in light request, with fair receipts !;
Quotations SO ISL 80. Cows and Calve. 25aSG),
with fair offerings.
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GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET July g.
The offerings of Beef Cattle reached 33j head,
305 of which sold at prices ranging from 4aGsc
per ID 30 Beeves were left over Eighteen hum
bred Sheep and Lambs were offered, and about
1909 sold-Sheep at 4!a5!c per 10, and Lambs
from 3 to S. Is per head; 80 were left over.
Twenty-Five Cows and ca YES sold ut 25aS5O;
the market Was dull, closing very dull.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-04-09
docket case No. 1851

In the District court of the United States, for
the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Daniel ORTIZ, bankrupt,-In
Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg. on the 9th day of March, =
d, 1874.
TO aphom 1t may eoncern:
Please to take norice hereby that petition
has been, to wit; the Both day Of August, q.
d., 1873, filed in SAID district court by Daniel
Ortz. of Page county, in said district, who has
been heretofore Only declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress entitled IAN Act 70 Estab-
lish more Uniform. system of Bankruptcy
throughout the United Staes," approved March
"a, 1857, for q discharge aud certificate thereof,
from all his debt and other claims provable un-
der sid act, and that the 18th day of April, a.
d., 1874, at 10 o'clock before C. Douglas
Gray. one of the Registers of SAID court in bank
rupey, at his office in Harr sonburg, in said dis
tric IS the time and place assigned for the hear
ing OF he same; when and where you may at
tend and show cause, it any you have, why the
prayer of the said petitioa should not be grant,
ed.
Yon are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
c DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for 9th Cong'l District
april 9-2t of Virgins.
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docket case, No 26O.1


In the District Court of the United States for
the Western district of Virgins.
In the matter of Reuben Bonds, BANKRUPT
in bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg on the Both day Of March,
A. D, 1874.
To ,chon, At may concern:
Please to take notice hereby. that q petition
has been. 10 vii ON he 30th day of March
A. D. 1874, flied in said District Court by Reub
Bonds, OF Rock ham Co . in said District who has
been hereofp e duly declared bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to esrab.
lish Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
2nd, 1867, for disch arge and certificate thereof
from all debts and other claims prevable un-
der said act. and that the 29th day of April, A.
D., 1874, at 10 o'clock A NJ before q Douglas
Gray, one Of the Registers of said Court in bank.
rupicy, at his Office in Hsrrisonburg in said dis.
tret is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing Of the same; ~heu and where you may al
tend and show cause, if any you have. why the
prayer of the said petition should not be gran
ted
You are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings of the creditors Of said bank
rupt will be held at the sar time and place NO
G DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in ia kruptcy for
april IT. the 9th Congl Dist. of VI.
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COmmississioner's Office.
STAUNToN, VA, April l, 1874

STAuNToN, Va, April l, 1874.
To John NJ Huff. Plaintiff, and Samuel Shelly
Henry Edison and Eliza his wife. Csc Hanger
and ] Billy. Defendants, and to all persons
holding liens upon the real estate of Sam'l Shell
ly, acquired before March 9, 1857
TAKE Nor, cE,-That in pursuance of decree
Of the Circuit Court for Augusta county. render
ed March, 1874. in a cause therein depending in
Chancery, under style of Huff VS. Shelly, and al,
shall on
Tuesday the 18th day of May 1924,
at my Office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle,
lst. An account of lions binding the house and
lot in the bill mentioned on the 9th day of March,
1857, with their respective priorities.
3D. An account of the real estate owned by
Samuel Shelly on March 9. 1857.
3d. An account of the fee simple and annual
rental value of the house and lot in the bill en-
toned, and,
4th. Any other matters deemed pertinent by
myself or required by any party in interest to be
stated
At which time and place you are required to
attends and all lien creditors of Samue, She ly
prior to March 9,'57, required then and
there to attend and file with the undersigned
proper evidence of their claims. Given under
my hsnd as com'r in chancery of the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, day and year fret
foresaid
aur 94t wv. GREEN SMITH. Com'r.
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(Doc ct Case No. 2731


In the District Court Of the United States for
the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of George A Mayse, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day Of March, A.
D., 1874.
To whom it may concern;
Please to t. Ike notice hereby, that petition
has been. to wit; on the 4th day of August. A D.,
1878, filed in said district court by George A
Mayse. of Ba h county, in said district who has
been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the act of Congress entitled IAN act to establish
a more uniform system of bankruptcy throughout
the United States" approved March "a, 1867
for a discharge and certificate thereof, from al
hsi debts and other claims provable under said
act, and the 28'h day of April D, 1874, at 10
o'clock M, before C. Douglas Gray, one of the
Registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his Of
fee in Harrsonburg, in said district. is the time
and place assigned tor the hearing of the same
when and where you may attend and show cause,
if any you have, why the prayer of the said pc
tition SHOULD not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time a d Mace.
G DOUGLAS GRAY.
Register in Bankruptcy for 9TH congl
april got dist Of Va.
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Conviction of John G. Henry.

The trial Of John g. Henry, charged With
Enforcement Of U. s. funds, hide dischar-
gins the duties Of Deputy Collector, in the
Office Of Capt.J H. Rsves, Collector Of luter-
nal Revenue. at Lynchburg, commenced on
the 26.h ult., and closed on the LIST inst
After very patieaS ksarng Of the evidence
aud protracted argument by counsel for
defence and prosecutions. the case was sub
mitted to the jury, who found the prisoner
guilty. Judge Rives sentenced him to the
peniteutaty at Albany, N. Y for the term
Of 4 years and 6aed $3.50.
The argument dt the case was opened for
the government by D. Shpfey Lewis, Esq,
deputy U s District attorney, in brief
spe CHI, 10 which the law was presented, and
the facts grouped in order and perspicuity
He was followed by Messrs. Williams, Black
ford, Barksdale and Flournoy, counsel for
prisoner, 10 elaborate and able argu
ments. the efforts of all these gentleman be-
ing of very high order and very elective
Capt. W. S. Lurty, U. S. District Attorney,
closed the discussion, and from what we
have heard Of bis speech on the occasion, it
must have been one Of great power and elo.
queuce. TIE opposing counsel acknowledg
ed that for the order OF its arrangement, the
style Of les delivery, pathos aud force, it had
never been surpassed at the Lynchburg bar.
The Lynchburg Virgiciap Of the % says OF
the case:
Long before the hourfor the opening of
the United Statss District Court, yesterday
morning, the. Court room was crowded with
deeply interested spectators, all eager for
Capt. W. s Lurty,S the United States Dis
trict Attorney, to rcsumeshis argument.
AT 10 o clock the prisoner, accompanied
by several relatives and friends, entered tie
bar, 10 custody Of a Deputy Marshal, aud
when order had been restored Capt. Lurty
resumed his argument for the prosecution
FOR nearly two hours he enehalued the vast
assembass with Que of tho most mast. rly
speeches ever maze In a Lynchburg court,
and 1t was noticeable that the prisoner was
deeply affected throughout it's delivery 1t
is but just to Capt. Lurty to say that the
fairness, courtesy, eloqueoce and earnestuess
which he displayed on this occasion made
4 'or him greater aud more deserved reputa
ton than he had previously been considered
entitled to.
| At the conclusion of Capt. Lurty's argu-
Dcnt, Judge Rives delivered his charge to
ehe jury. which he read from manuscript,
and for which we have Lot space, as it would
occupy nearly three coiumds of SIN ali type in
the Viryiuiau
The Netos, Of the same date, says:
The United States District Court met
Yesterday morning, pursuant to adjournment
when Capt W. s. Lurty, United States Dis.
trict Attorney, resumed his argument FOR the
prosecution in the above case His speech
IS pronounced, by competent judges, one Of
the ablest ever made at the Lynchburg bar.
md every sentence was listened to with al
most breathless attention by the tremendous
crowd in attendance. Every available part
OF the court room was occupied, and the win
dows filled with spectators, who paid the ut.
| most attention to the argument"
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TDccket case No. 58O1

>
Tn h" District Court of the United States. for
the Western district of Virginia.
In the matter of Samuel j Smith, bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrsonburg, on the 9Th day of March.
=. d., 1874
To whom it may concern;
Please to take notice hereby. that petition haa
been. o wit; IN the ~ day of March, g. d.,
1874, filed in said district court by samuel ].
Smith. of Augusta comfy. in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt un-
der an Act of Congress entitled IAN Act 10 Es-
tahlish more Uniform system of b. nkruptcy
throughout the United Siate>," approved March
"a, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof.
from all his debts and other claims pro .able IN
der said act and that the 2Sth day of April, q d..
1874, at 10 o'clock m before c. ongas Gray.
| one OF The Registers of SAID court in .nkrupcy.
at his office in Harrsonburg, in said district, ia
the time nd place assigned for the hearing OF
the same; when and where you may attend and
show cause. if any you have, why The prayer Of
the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the seco3da
and third meetings of the creditors of said bank,
rupt will BIZ held Ut the same time and place
G. DOUGLAS GkAX
Register in Bankruptcy for 9th Cogg'i. District
april 9-2t OF Virginia.
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docket Case No 29l.l


TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Estates. for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of William A Beach, bankrupt
in bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 9th day of March, A
D. 1874
To aohon, 1t may concern !:
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit; on the 30th day of August, A D
1874, filed in said district court by William Beach
Of Page county, in said district. who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the act
Congress entitled IAN act to establish more II
inform system of bankruptcy throughout the Uni
ted States approved March I'd 1857 for dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act. aud
that the 28Ih day Of April. d., 1874 at 10 O'Clock
a. M, before G. Douglas Gray, of the Regis
ters of said court in bankruptcy, at his office in
Harrisohburg in said district, is the time and
place assigned for the hearing of the same;
when and where yon may attend and show cause,
if any you have, why the prayer of the said Pc
tition should not be granted
Ion are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings Of the CT ditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the same time and Mace
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for 9th cong'l dist
april OPT Of Va.
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lost Desirable Property.-1n pu

M st Desirable PrOperty.-In pur-
tween A. B. Arthur and Matilda A., his wife
Alcinda Woodward and Joseph N. Woodward,
her Trustee, Sc and myself as trustee for the
purposes therein mentioned. dated lst October
1872, and duly recorded in the Clerks office o
the Hastings court Of Staunton, | will, under
the direction of said Arthur, on
SATURDAY, the End day of MAY, 1874,
in front Of the Court Buildings, at IL O'Clock,
NJ proceed to sell the
AUGUSTA HOTEL PROPERTY.
on the south side of main street, Beverly, ad-
joining James A. Piper, &C.. and lately occupied
by said Woodward and now by Judge Hugh W
Shefey, on the following terms:
Costs Of sale commission, and advertising, 10
be paid down, together with the payments in ar
rears, viz sdue lstJ July, August September. Octo.
ber November, December. 1878. January, Februa-
ry, March, aud April lst 1874. of hundred dollars
each, with interest from LIST October, 1872. ON
each till paid, and the residue in forty six pay
mants of hundre d dollars each, monthly, with
interest on all fro the LIST Of OCTOBER 1872, till
paid off and discharged.
The property is exceedingly desirable, being
of brick, and containing some ten or eleven
rooms, and the lot running back from Main street
to a spacious Alley in The rem, and is In the
heart OF the city
Vendors lieu retained to secure the deferred
payments, and bonds and security additional
JOHN b MATHS,
april 9-tds Trustee Sc.
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docket case No. 2231

Docket case No. 223]
In the District Court of the United States,
for the W LIN District of Virginia.
La the matter of Miletus L. Hite, Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisouburg, on the 9th day of March,
a. d., 1874.
To Whom ii aarr ncern
Please to take notice hereby. that petition
has been, to wit: on the 18th day of March, a d.
1874, filed in sail District court by Miletus L
Hite of Augusta county in said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared lnkrupt un-
der the Act of Congress entitled san Act to Es
ablish more Uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof,
from all his debts and other claims provabe I'M
der said act. and hat the 2Sth day of April, a.
d., 1874, at 10 o'clock M. before C. Douglas
Gray, one Of the Registers of said court in bank
rupfcy, at his Office in Harrisonburg, in said dis
trict, is the time and place assigned for the hear
ing of the same; when aud where you may at
tend and show cause, it any you have why the
prayer of the said petition should not be granted
You are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings of the creditors Of said bank
rupt will be held vt the same time and Place.
c DOUGLAS GRAY.
Register in Bankruptcy fer 9Th Congl District
april 0-2t of Virginia
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Commissioners Once.

STAUNTcN, VA, April 9, 1874.
TO Hugh w. Shelly and Nicholas K Trout
Trustees in deed executed by ]. Marshall Me-
Cue and Martha J. his wife, Plaintiffs, and j.
Marshall McCue and Martha J his wife, VIM.
J. D. Bell, Vim. A. Bell, Samuel Paul, late Sber.
if of Augusta county and as such Admir- of Benz
r Reed, died Margaret A. Crawford. Exeeuirx
of James Crawford decd, David S. Bell, Admir-
of John McCue, decd. VIM. L. Mowry, Sheriff of
Augusta county and as such Admir- of q. r. Har-
ris, decd. Eliza A. Harris. widow of C. r. Har
ris. decd, VIM. Howell john Fl. McCue. John d
Imboden Saml Forrer and John Forrer. Execu
tors of Daniel Forrer, decd, D. Newton Vanlear.
John u. Fulton and Margaret McCue, Defendants,
and to all creditors of J. McCue.
TAKE NoTIcE,-That in pursuance of decree
of the Circuit Court for Augusta County render
ed March q. 1874. IN q cause therein depending
in Chancery under style Of McCue's Trustees VS.
McCue's Creditors, saali on
Monday the llth day of May. 1874,
at my office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle,
lst. The matters in controversy between J
and Todd and Marshall McCue.
I'd. An additional account of liens binding
Marshall McCue's real estate, and
3D. ANY additional or amended statement which
may deem pertinent or the parties require.
At which time and place you are required to
attend and all creditors of John Marshal Nc
Cue are required then and there to attend and
file with the undersigned proper evidence of their
claims in default of which the court will pre-
coed to distribute the trust fund irrespective Of
their said claims. Given under my hand as Com'r
In chancery Of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, the day and year first afor esaid.
afr94t J. ". GREEN SMITH. Com'r.
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TDocket Case No. 2eS.


In the District Court of the United States for
the Western District Of Virginia.
In the matter of Philip Linn, bankrurt-in
Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the a7th day Of Maroh,A.
b., 1874.
To whom it may concern.
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to wit, on the 10Th day Of June, A. D.
1873, filed in said district court by Philip Linn
Of Augusta county, in said district who has been
heretofore duly declared bankrupt under the act
of Congress entitled IAN aot to establish a more
uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout the
United States" approved March Cd, 1867, for a
discharge and certificate thereof, FROM all his
debts and other claims provable under said act,
and that the 2Sth day of April. A. D.. 1874 at &c
o'clock a. m, before C Douglas Gray, one of the
Registers of said court in bankruptcy, at his of
fee in Harrisonhura. IN ssid DISTRICT. IS ha time
and place assigned for the heaaing ofthe same :
when and where you may attend and show cause
if any you have why the prayer of the said pc
titian should not he granted.
You are also hereby notified. that the second
and third meetings Of the creditors o. said bank
rupt will be held vt the same time and place.
G. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Registers in Bankruptcy for the 9Th cop'l
april 92s dist. Of Va.
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april 9-tds
Two Tracts of Land for Sale
J. In Page County, Va.

1.-Two Tracts of Land for Sale
l. In Page County, Va.
In compliance with an order of the U. S.
Court, for the Western District of Virginia
entered ut Har-isonbutg in the month of Oeto.
Der, 1873, 10 the matter of James J. Kite. Bank
rupt, l shall
On the 9th day Of APRIL. 1874,
lCourt-day} in front Of the Court House Of Page
Co., sell at public Auction to the highest bidder,
the Two following tracts OF land lying on the
Shenandoah River, Page county. within two
miles Of the Shenandoah Iron Works. the same
having been surrendered by said Bankrupt.
One of said tracts contains about 223 Acres
and the other contains about 1877 Acres of supe
rier farming lands, partly river bottom, and is
believed to contain valuable minerals.
Said lands will be sold free of all liens thereon,
and tie title is believed be perfectly clear and
valid
Purchasers are requested to examine said lands
before day of sale.
TERMS or SALE.--One fourth of the
purchase money cash in hand, the residue IN
three equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest FROM day of sxle, the pnr-
chaser to give bonds with good personal secnrity
for deferred payments, and the title to be retain
ed uutil all the money Is paid
april Pat Assignee Of James j Kite.