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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
CRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

John RYAN, who was crushed on the railroad
at Woonsocket, L. l., On Wednesday, died yesterday.
49,. The body of Marvin Ryan, the printer who
nigh.
III NJ Burnside, q brother of Gen. A. f. Burn
side committed suicide by hanging himself during temporary ~ oil
insanity at Parand, Ini., yesterday
81 s. Larry construction foreman on the Boston,
Barre Railroad knocked down on Gardns' on
and robbed Of $500 He bad NIB broken in the
fray. The robbers escaped.
go. Bridget Heenan, daughter of Anthony Heenan,
CanAd struck by lightning y'ssday
brother and who with her, aso struck
and injured but will recover.
zee. Charles II. Ritters of Philadelphia committed
Jumping the window OF his temporary
steps and crushing his sbdoRen lie died four hours After
ward
zee. Charles ID. Bradford, student 1T the Boston
Technology. reside in Indianapolis was ar
with dspcsng mort
gagged household furniture completely with woman named Siewsr
amounting 10 5000
....Police Officer Robert Fleet tcolored) OF Wash
fell morning while turning IRE Alarm IL
excitement caused Tue
In the Navy Department, and was highly respected
James Anderson is supposed TO have committed
BY drowning the shuyl River Pnrose Ferry His
brother West found his brother
condition. provided for his sakeepng bot be unfortunately
clothing found bank he supposed
to be drowned.
AT North Vernon, Ind. on Wednesday Stephen
Butler and Mr. NAV tel by explosion OF gunPo"def
well they digging charge Of powder had been placed 10 we
we'll fred bt slow match but the match hung IRE ne mea
entered well investigate the when the explosion TOOK place
Their death instantaneous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN THE CITY.

A fire occurred last evening in the premises
No. Broome-st at the East RIVER occupied by sllas
T. Robin as a feed store. damaging his stock about
$3.50; insured for $780, The LIQUOR store OF Peter Nc
Aeer on the same floor, damaged about $1,000; the
sail loft Of John A. Phillip, the fourth floor, $3.50
the basement, occupied BY Dennis Maloney as junk
dealer 500 and the adjoining building No. IA EASIEST,
occupied by Alfred Brown as staurant, $780, There
was some furniture storage owned by Samuel Backus,
valued at $780, which destroyed. The building No.
! Broome-st was owned by Joseph W. Duryea, and is
damaged 10 the amount of $1,000 During the fire Hook
and Ladder No. upset at T0mpkins and Broome-sts.
aud seriously injured Alex Mcdonald. one OF It's men,
bers. go
fire on the second floor of three-srOry frame build
ing at No 424 East FiftvfOurthst., owned by Philip
Airens yesterday damaged the building $500; insured
for $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
The Troy Press complains that the friends of

The Troy Press complains that the friends OF
Gen. Dix have made explanation OF his alleged con-
nection with the Credit Mobilier Like most OF The
other Democratic papers Is exceedingly ANXIOUS that
Gen. Dix should not be nominated under any mseon-
cepton of real weakness 1t "Gen. Dix may,
III the assumed recrude OF his conduct feel that he VIII
not stoop explain but the people will not in the face
of facts so directly stated and entirely unopposed
consider him innocent until he or his friends shall give
them some reason to do IT, then the Radical press
nropose TO hold back their fire until later IN the year.
and give up their slauders and alseboods IN order 10
rake nm the more serious matter Of this defense we
sh,I he Such return to the proper and more
sensible treatment OF important questions upon thelr
mart we shall hail as OF good 10 the country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
IETTER-BOX THIEVES.

About o'clock on Thursday morning Police
man George A. Hess three men standing around the
letterbox at the corner OF sxteentst and Thirdave.
Ho Immediately approached them and they turned ana
fed as they saw him. One Of them threw away
handful of letters and the lock OF the box, and ran
down the avenue The officer followed him, but he sue
ceeded in eecng his escape. The officer then returned
to the box and picked up tho letters and the lock- to-
gether with the key with which had been opened ana
saw two men standing just across the avenue; he
recognized OF them as one OF the three ne hau see
when he gave his name as Michael Horizons. lie was
taken yesterday before Commissioner Suwel anu co,n
Office SAYS that the key with which the lock on tne
II ia suspeeed that some one connected with that office
must have furnished 1t to the robbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
4 FATHER SHOOTS HIS DAUGHTERS BErRAYER.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-GeOrge G. Harding,
editor Of The Indianapolis Herald, shot SOL Moritz
pominent merchant OF this city, this afternoon.
under tue owing circumstances: These gentlemen
have been warm friends and very intimate
In their social relations Moritz, who is q
Hebrew, about 40 years OF age and married, took
advantage OF this intimacy and succeeded in seducing
Hardinss daughter. about Is years Of age. This
accomplished Last March, and improper relations have
been maintained between them since that time. The
young lady confessed these facts to her father last even
Tug. aud, overwhelmed with remorse, at
tempted TO commit suicide by taking opium.
1t Is thought sbe repeated the dose
this morning About o'clock this afternoon Harding
went in search Of physician. Morz on the street
and immediately began nring at him, shooting five
shots shattered MoritTs left elbow and another PASSED
through lung lodging in his chest 1t was thoueht
vas resting quietly and Will probably recover Miss
SAidlg aSs4 Vt about o'clock this atlernooa, Lard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAX
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFfiChh'(
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Friday. Aug. ii a. W'
lnnaneis for The udsL flrentu-fOtIr hours. L.


OFFICE OF TUE CHIEF SIGNAL OrriCsh'
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Friday, Aug n - q. "'
Synopsis for the past t,centv5our ho~H .ho
The barometer has slightly risen over , .mo
lake rel on but continues highest over the tho
tic coast 1t has fallen In the Atlantic STATES anu '
North West being lowest in Dakota and NeoInsh' -on
Rain has fallen in the Gulf States ana matota
in New land the lake region, MINNESOTA ~ rsen
and the Indian Territory. The Temperature .s and
somewhat over New England, the Middle on Ih re-
the Lower Missouri Valley. and fallen IN tue ,o,at
gion The rivers nave continued falng ~ |'n0'"
and Vicksburs, ,,
Over the South Atlantic and Gull State,: nig tenn
20 sOuthe east Winds slightly lower barometer nau ,ar
nerature and partly cloudy weather. ana III tho a'
Occasional rains are probable .o,o,or
over Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, lower Daroe.r
HIGH temperature southeast 10 southwest wlhus' M"
partly cloudy weather. 1t, -. ., so,,b-east
Winds slight changes Of temperature par'S e'o""'
weather and followed by falling barometer ,;n,
Over the upper lake region, fallng Darotho,sl'
and brisk east 10 soutn "hus' Pa''
clOudy weather, and occasional rain areas. -, uov
over the upper Mississippi and lower MISSOURI ' h
and the Northwest generally low barometer anu nk
rempcratlIre winds mostly from the east anu so"'"'
norfly cloudy weather and ram areas: . ,,
Oper Neo England and the Middle Sdes generaU,ty
clear heather nth rising barometer norh~ss 70 .1r LII
east vinds falling temperature ~ Me Jorn m %,
hoher barometer parabie w.nds. ana s2ht eh""9es "
temperature IN the FORMER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE CHARGES AGAINST MIR. DAWSON.

SIR: From copy of THE TRIBUNE, Whicn
have seen for the first time late this afternoon learn
that in proceedings instituted by son OF idtrIch
Dlckic known by the name OF iward Tor the Puposs
of having his father declared lunltic, am char-eu
with attempting to get possession OF Ills fathers irge
estate NJ copy Of any Of the papers or procedures
know anything of their contents; but III thefclu any
nv honor or the proprety and recttude of my Conduct
it will not be false simply III part, hui an toO Oh WHICH
~ ANDREW III. H. DAWSON.
fThe proceedings in this case were entirely er P"ee
and were so stated in the report TO which Mr. Dawson
alludes When the other side is heard IN court HE
TRIBUNE will probably report the proceedings Just as "
has done heretofore Meantime Mr.. Dawson Is getting
the benefit OF his demurrer.-Efl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

CRICKET AND BASEBALL MATCHES IN EN-
GLAND.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-A game of cricket began
to-day at Manchester between the Manchester Club and
twenty-five Of America.
The Americans went to the bat first and completed
their inning with a OF III runs. The Engshmen
then in and after five OF their wckets had fallen
with 81 runs scored. play was suspended game OF
baseball between the Boston and Athletic clubs FOL
lowed The former successful by i've runs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
TIE BEST REPRESENTATIVE OF PUBLIC OPINION.

The editor of daily newspaper, especially
in the larger cities is directly IN the current OF
public opinion than any other man in the community
Through personal communication, through correspond
ence through daily reading Of the important papers
thought Let him print article that jars on tho bet
ter Judgment of readers aud lie Is made 10 feel IT,
ana acknowledge 1t To himself, in a hundred ways
When therefore, the press unite IN opposition TO any
measure, they did In regard To the ranking abuse
and the salary graz aud the press OF TINS city does In
regard 10 Mayor avengers exposition Of reformed
local government those who are bruised may as wen
make up their minds that 1t is the people who furnish
the stones which hit them. and all the efforts which the
Buers aud PolaDds make to cry down and gag the
press Will be wasted energy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

.nore healthy approval from the Convention than
hey expected. The whole body, with the exception
c about score Of pcstmasters, custom house men, sha
ron offered by Mr.. Allison of MifHn and adopted the
Hsrtrsnft resolution with surprising energy and una
nmty It must not be understood that any inteingent
delegates believed 1t would be possible TO make J9nn
Hartranft the next Republican nominee ior tue S
dency He Is as unavailable O candidate as oouiu oe
found among the prominent men OF the party.
True, he has lived down the suspicious as 10 nlS
integrty which were rife when lie went nto onvo,
snd has made an exceptionally good governor
nut outside Of Pennsylvania people remember the usy
charges against him. developed by the campaign OF
1s2 without knowing anything about his praisewortny
conduct In Office The purpose OF the resolution oesoe
com pimenting the Governor. was TO make III apparent
70 the whole country that the thrderm scheme has no
counenance this state. and this purpose was plainly
ayowed by author, the Hon. o. j. Dickey OF Lancas
ear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
PUBLIC OPINION.

The muddle into which the Republican party
ofMssaohusetts has involved itself through entange-
with the temperance lestlOn should serve as
warning III the Safe Of New-Iork.-lTroy Times Hep}
A great deal has been said about a third
term Tor Gen. Grant We have our notion about the
matter. and u Is. That Grants third term Will be
thus First term, Gen Grant; second term Prrs-
uent Grant; third term Mr. Grant-lBaltlmore Gazette
(Deml
The carpet-bag revel is about over. The
reckoOing coming, aud Is not far on either When II
does c0me-wel, We have an idea that tins IS ABOUT as
healthy time the carpebagGers VIII ever nd TO get
out The they have cursedlS Louis Repub-
hcan Qndj
The Civil Rights bill, with its invasion of
social distinctions and its lnvOcatons TO civil conflict
sits like nightmare on the Republican party. There Is
outlook ia The currency question with one-haf OF the
party crying for fresh issues OF rredeemabe paper and
tne other Insisting resumption Tue transportation
issue IL failure and Civil Service is fraud. III the
dependency OF the situation the shadow OF the third
term is settling down on the Patriot
(Dem1
For the relief of Southern States from mis-
government. aud for their complete home government,
there universal desire IN the Northern people; but
against this reconstruction OF the Rebellion and the ku
Rux. ia the guse Of white leagues against this savage
proclamation OF against the cOOred people and all
white Republicans. ana against their carrying elections
by violence and intimidation and then utternR the re-
suit as entitled TO voice equal with those who are
elected by tho people, the people OF the North will be
united 10 degree which will overthrow any Northern
allies OF such crime and will maintain the integrity or
the National Goyernment.-lCiDcinnat Gazette (Rep)
What has the Republican majority in Con-
done toward the solution OF the railroad problem,
IN which many millions OF people IN the East and
West directly and closely c0ncefnedf What has Ii
dOne for the restoration OF our commerce. toward regain
tug the supremacy OF the held What has
Il done toward reconcing labor and capital toward
the development OF the immense and almost b0undess
resources OF the country Absolutely nothing. No
wonder that the people are dissatisfied that States
doubtful aud districts close, and that the newspaper
press is giving expression 10 angry mutterings and
scathlns condemnatiou.-W Washington Republican (RepJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
SAILING REGATTA AT THE ISLE OF SHOALS.

Boston, Aug 20-The regatta at the Isle
OF Shoals under the auspices Of tue proprietor OF the
Oceauic House, took place to-day. There were rs en-
tries including first second and third classes. lovely
day and fine breeze contributed the Of the
affair. Steamers and tugs, crowded with spectators.
came from all parts of the coast. The United States
Coast Survey steamer Ii. d. Bache acted as the
judges boat. Among the distinguished invited
guests were Gen. s. W. Benet Chief OF Ord
nance 4; Capt. o. f.. Mchaelis, Ordnance Depart
ment; Gen. j. s. Parke. U. S. A: Capt. j. C..
Sanger, U. s. A.. Ben Perley POore, and others.
fying made and the first race-2O miles-was
won by the Vndex; sailing time, hours, 50 minutes
seconds. Fearless second; sailing time. hours
minutes AZ seconds The second race-17 mlles-was
won by the Eva sailing time. hours. 81 minutes. 80
seconds. Pharcelus second sailing time hours,
40 minutes seconds. The third is In dispute but
is claimed by the Fanny and the Posy. The PROBABILITY
that this will DO sailed over again. This Is
conceded been Of the finest regattas OF the
season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE NEED OF FREE DISCUSSION.


Senator Conkling lately took occasion, in an
argument IN behalf OF the N.w-fork Central Railroad
Company and against the claims OF the United states,
to make SPIRITED defense OF himself against attacks OF
"persons connected with the public prints" who had
the proprety of his acting IN the case. He
cot quite warm In protesting his chivlc determination
10 do his duty by his client N spite oi caO lhhlda
tion etc This Is all right IL newspaper tried TO
drive him from The case, he should refuse to be drven
but we 40 that Tins uSnes the comments Oh one
or two Journals the criticisms OF the independent
press on public characters. The 'lndependent news
papers the least likely TO make attacks without
reason and their vigilance in crltlcsng men ana meas
ures is a good thing What We need IL constant pup
ncty and free discussion No man VINO Is III tne rIsn
has anything to fear from IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
BAYARD TAYLOR'S LETTERS.

To Inc ENITOF OF IHc
SIR: feel deep interest in the letters OF
your correspondent Bayard Taylor and write to ask II
YOU intend to issue a pamphlet edition Of his letters
that many who might not be able to purchase them In
book form might still be able buy and read with in
terest and profit pamphlet edition.
Ne,c York. Aug. 1G, 1874 CONSTANT READER
This demand has already been anticipated. The
letters will be printed in Extra of which due no.
tee will be giYen.-ED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-There were three
incendary fires here to-day one ofwhich destroyed the
livery and sale stable OF DR.. Wansha in which were
nine carriages. The horses rescued before the
flames reached them Five of the burned carriages were
entirely new Loss. $4,000 insurance $500 The other
fires we're stable and dwelling house. which the
losses trihng. No doubt there Is an organized
band of lucendiares in city, Tho number OF incen
diary WITHIN the last few weeks has been greater
than that of the last two or three years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
N, COMMON SENSE IN POLITICS.

TO the Edit0r OF The Tribune.
SIR have read with pleasure and salts
faction an article In your WEEKLY TRIBUNE OF this
week. entitled Common Sense in Politics Wanted"
Judge from this article, full Of truth and
sense that you have found just what much
by the people, and just what they have been looking
hoping for during the past two years have always
been Republican, but for two years past have tried
my best to vote for instead OF party. thank you
for this rtce of yours so full OF the true principles
ana rake the liberty write these lines in the hope OF
Encouraging your efforts for honest government and
common sense. H. " '.
Oa,aQu, Conn, Aug. II, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

Of oil your communicatOs hes seemed to me TO know
what be 10 writing about beg you 70 require In gen
era way, by printing this II you please. that hereafter
the communications show some knowledge OF the his
tory and structure OF language as revealed and re
corded In ITSELF knowledge Of the meaning OF the
word idiOm 4" would be q good thing grammar OF
language there Dot-unless one OF your conmun
calOrs has 1t A." on the BRAIN" PHIL CULIus'
Nea- York. AuQ IL. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THLEGRAPHIC NOTES.

THE Conservatives of North Carolina will eel
sbste their victory BY grani tohhghI denomination Oh
Aug. "a.
The steamship San Jacinto is loading at Gal
Liverpool being received RON
Kansas City.
Entries for the New England Fair. to he held
lat the 4h ncie 90 cattle 100 horses
1877 l0l and 395 poultry also large entries Of sg
cultural plements aud MISCELLANEOUS articles
IA foreign vessel drawing IL feet and 5
inches Head Channel Wetbes
d This depth Of wsier than has been taesn there Tor
good indication " the complete ultimate
asess.s tAs ssiaz prosecuted b. w GsTspsssA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CEN

TRAL COMMITTEE At SAhAIUUA IU-DAI'
SARATOGA, Aug. 20.-There promises to be
avery full attendance OF the Democratic state Central
Committee the meeting TO fix the time aud place foF
holding the state Convention. There are already here
of the New-Iork members, Samuel j. Tilden, John
Kelly Thomas a. Ledwith and Theodore Mierson ana
from other parts of the State Allen c. Beach, Deios
De Wolf WIN. c. Dryer. Jarvis Lord. Henry A. Rich
mond J. g. Rogers and Others. A number OF Others
ere coming in on the morning train. The sentiment
among the majority of those here seems to DO In favor
OF calling the Convention the week previous to the
Republican. The probability is that the Democratic
Convention viii be called for Wednesday. sept. It, The
talk the members seems to be strongly IN favor
Tllden as the nominee for Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
CRICKET,

Notwithstanding the intense heat yesterday,
fully persons assembled at the grounds Of tue Man
haitian Cricket Club foot OF Ninthst. Hoboken to wit
ness the return between the Staten Island Club
and the Manhattans. Play called at u O'clock with
the Manhaans to the bat aud by the capital batting OF
A. j. Gilbert and McDouga 81 runs were scored before
the side retired The Staten Island Club then ill., but
as tho Manhattans fielding was sharp they we're only
able to score 81 and lost the game play was then
called 1t being too enter the second nning
L ia no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE Aug 2ocArrLs opened more seve eu, closed dull
good quality Receipts 1888; sales O21
Hoos In demand 3alOs choice tops sold at iie ne
eepis y5l2 -,
sussp active 4ei'lc for fair to good 4se5t e Tor good
to Receipts, 6,Oit
Cuc.so Ana 2DC,rrls STEADY; receipts 1000 hed mate.
dm Tor best gre. prices unchaa.ei at 81 50dsj 20 of Ter,n
Is 3Oe$S % tor good 10 ehoee steers ~ 20 Tor eA1
Roos-LSs dull receipts 0o0 usrts we>k aas prces sss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

dsy-ths and 22s cssses-were both un'
finished ct dark After Ave heats In tho former and
four in the latter both postponed until 1880 p M
tomorrow The eighth and concluding heat OF the 2'~
class, postponed from Wednesday, was troffed az IA
o'clock and won by Stewart Maoney In AT, Everett
Ray taking second money Cozette third aud spotted
Colt fourth. The following Is \ summary OF the heats
trOtted in tho 2:38 race;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
COUNTY NOMINATIONS IN MAINE.

PORTLAND, Aug. 20.-The Cumberland
County Republican Convention met to-day. The follow
ING nominations were made:
For senstors-Wm. GoOld Of Wndham, Samuel A.
Holbook o. Freeport, Vim. W. Cross OF Bridgon, Fred
n. Daw o! Portland.
For County Commissoner-samuel Dingey Of Stand
fish.
For County Treasnrer-J. NJ. Parker of Gorhau.
For Sherid-Wm r. Pennel of Portland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE ALABAMA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, Aug. 2O.-The Republican Con-
xention met here to-day Mr.. Mayer Revenue Collector
for the Mobile District and Chairman of the State Com
,litee called p. G. Clarke, United States PostOmce
AGENT. TO the chair temporarily. motion was made by
DELEGATE that Mr.. .saffold, Judge OF the supreme
Courr take the chair This caused some delay and con-
,,sion. but Mr. Mayer declared that Mr.. Clarke was
elected and he Clarke Immediately took the chair In
MA speech he said he not in the interest OF ring
and would not pack committees A Committee on Gre
denrias was then appointed, and the Convention ad
iourned until p. m.
On reassembnG. after somewhat turbulent scene,
IN which Buseed and spencer participated. the
Convention ourned until o'clock tomorrow, 10 allow
the Credentials Committee time to report The difficulty
seems TO properly the proxy business.
great many counties have delegates here and will be
represented by from localities IN the State
Owing to the peculiar apportionment OF delegates by
the State Executive Committee (ll whites) very few
negroes delegates Tue general IMPRESSION Is that
the present State officers who all white, will be re-
nominated. and that the Civil Rights bill will be
ignored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2O-The Hon.
John Hancock was nominated for Congress from this
District at the Brennan Convection to-day.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-The Democrats of the
xJXth Illinois district nominated the Hon. 5. 5.
Marshall the present member, for Congress without
opposition.
WHEELING, w. Va, Aug 2O.-The Demo-
cratic Congressional Conventlon for the lid District,
which met at Piedmont, has nominated Charles j.
Faulkner OF Martins6urg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
WANTED-A TRUCE !

TO me Editor or The TTt0hhe.
SIR wish you would stop 1t This dis
cnssion OF the phrase us building" grows tiresome.
cannot helm reading the communications because am
interested much in the study Of matters pathological
But the much learning madness OF some OF our woudbe
teachers 10 often Irritating. often aaasDS and bu' one