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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

leo. w. OLanOru, =.
R. Z. Luckett,
w. D. Goodwin.
The delegates then proceeded to
ballot, when on counting the follow
ing three gentlemen, each receiving
a majority Of the "a votes of the
Convention were declared nominated:
DR.. R. L. Luckett, ....52 votes.
James Jetfries, -. "A
George w. Stafford, ............ 3S ;.
On motion these nominations were
declared unanimous.
Nominations for Parish Judge be-
ing declared in order, the following
named gentlemen were placed in
nomination:
R. NJ. Fitzpatrick,
R. j. Bowman,
H. L. Daigre.
On counting the votes of the first
balloting, H. L. Daigre having re-
ceived So votes was declared nomi
mated, which nomination, on motion,
was made unanimous.
Nominations for Coroner then be-
ing in order, the following gentlemen
were placed in nomination.
Levi Stewart,
j. P. Grogan,
Nelson Taylor.
On counting the first ballot the
following result was announced:
Nelson Taylor, ................3 3 votes
Levi Stewart, .................26 >.
}. +. Grogan, ........,.........lb ;.
Neither candidate receiving the re-
quired majority, second ballot was
ordered, previous to which John P.
Grogan withdrew his name. The
second ballot resulted III Nelson Tay-
lor receiving so votes, when he was
declared nominated, and on motion,
the nomination was made unani-
nous.
Nominations for five members of
the Police Jury being now in order,
the names of the following gentle
men were announced in nomination:
James r. Andrews,
K. NJ. Clark,
j. A. Williams,
DR.. J. H. Sorrell,
J. w. Osborn,
B. F. Lambright,
r. II. Carnal,
A. J. Willbanks,
A. B. G. Dean.
The first balloting being taken was
announced as follows:
James r. Andrews, ~ votes
b. e. lIambright,. .............57 :.
j. II. Sorrel, ............4 40
John A. Williams, ........... 81
A. B. C..Dean, ............. ..38 ..
These five gentlemen having re-
ceived each majority of the votes
of the delegates were declared and
announced as nominated, which nom
nation was, on motion, made unani-
nous.
i Robert P. Hunter, Chairman of the
Executive Parish Committee, now
making known to the Convention
that Magistrates and Constables were
under the law of 1874 elected by the
voters of their respective Wards, and
mot by general ticket, the choice Of
said officers was RENTED to the peo
pie of the various Wards, and NJ
nominations made.
On motion Of j. L. Connella, which
l
was carried unanimously, the thanks
of the Convention were tsndered tt
! the officers of the Convention, ant
e their proceedings ordered to be pub
a lished in the Louisiana Democrat ant
the Caucasian.
On motion the Convention ad
S journed sim die. sl
J. +. HATHAWAY,
President.
e + F. R R. BBr ! Secretaries
CO.. W have learned officiall
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

EE Registration for the past
three days has been going ON, at
Bayou Rapi,les Precinct.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

go We are under obligations to
E. j. Barrett, Registrar Of voters, for
the first weeks result at the Alexan-
dria Precinct, which foots up as
follows:
Blacks. 1893
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

~ Our old friend, Duplex, is
out in a Card in the indicator, with
drawing from the Republican Ali
ance." We are glad of it, and but
too sorry to know he ever made such
q false step.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

10 The subscribers to the Gem
etery Association are requested to
call on John J. Ferguson, the Treas
urer, and pay in one-half of the
amount of their subscription. The
work is about completed, and the
contractors must be paid.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09

EE The latest telegram from
Washington to Kellogg has it, that
troops will be stationed at New Or
leans, Alexandria, Shreveport, Mon
roe and St. Martinsville.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-09-09
FOULEST MURDERS


and Royal streets. Mr.. Justine
Bourdounay was standing at that
place, conversing with some friends,
when Alexander Newton came up and
stabbed him wi h a large bowie
knife, almost cutting his heart in
two, and causing almost immediate
death. Newton is well-known St.
Charles street desperate, and has
been Radical tool for a long time.
He was Sergeant-at-Arms during the
late Radical Convention, and tho
roughly identified with that party
Circumstances since the murder, the
efforts Of Radicals to palliate the Of
fence, and establish for Newton Ell
Their the plea Of self defence or intox-
ication, show that he is in favor with
the authorities. Mr.. Bourdanay was
a native of France, but had resided
here for many years. He was one of
the firm of Bourdanay and Martial,
watchmakers, doing business at No.
4S Cont street, and was esteemed as
quiet, Industrious and good citizen.
He leaves wife and several children
to mourn his loss.
It seems to be settled fact that
we are to have
| UNITED STATES TROOPS
again in Louisiana, to protect the
Radical Office holders. But there il
also an idea that the Radicals mis-
trust the soldiers and fear that they
will side with the honest people O
the State. At any rate they ar,
coming, and it remains for US to pur
sue the even tenor of our way, if, w
are allowed to do SO. They still sa,
that we shall have fair election, ant
this is all that the people here ask
THE FAILURE
of the Citizens Bank was not alto
gether unexpected. Heavy losse
had been made during the past tw
years, and the continued shrinkag
in values, in stocks and real estate
used up it's remaining assets. Som
think that it will finally pay all cred
Iitors. but this is doubtful. No othe
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
rne Blue and tho Cray.
No DISTINCTION TO BR MADE IN THE DECORATION
DAY CkLkIHATION.

NO DISTINCTION TO BIZ MADE IN THE DECORATION
DAY CELEBRATIoN.
In the official orders OF the Grand Amy OF the
Republic, for the celebration OF Decoration Day,
IL Is announced that the Graves of those who
were our enemies, are to receive from US the same
offerings of respect, that our affection beslows
upon our fallen comrades, and that Decoration
Day 10 not intended 10 keep s'iv0 the enmiies or
differences of the past, but - do honor To the
brave men who died for what they believed 10 be
the truth and the good OF their country and AS
we are taught that we should know no distinction
in the grave, therefore, those who died amoug us
away from the loving hearts who dearly cherish
their memory will receive our fioIal cherlngs,
equally with our fallen comrades.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

1esterday being Queen Nicioria's birthday
was observed as a holiday throughout Canada
The day was ais celebrated at Richmond, Va,
by the british settielj. Ga Sunday evening
special religious servic were held in the Mon
nmenlal Ep opal Church. at which, IN addition
TO the prayer for the Pr ident prayer for the
Queen and l. val family was offered. Yesterday
morning ~ ute oi twenty one guns W; fired,
ana c"nsratulatoTy telegram was sent to the
Queen. Later in the day tie "Eriti=h Assccia.-
tIcn of Virginia" wa organized, after.wEicl the
members and guests iat down to a banquet. at
which Senator JDhnston, Governor kemper aud
Mayor Kelly made sTe ahes. Letters were read
from President Grant and Sir Edward Thorn
ton, regrd'ing their INABILITY To be pre- sent.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

SUITS UNDER THE CIVn. EIGHTs BILL
Judge Lynch of the fourth district Court at New
Orleans, hn' awarded the following amounts to
colered clPlmanis in suits under the civil rights
bill. one thousP nd doll9es TO Joseph Va. BidWel
proprietor of the Academy of Music, for refns-
ing him admission; $3.50 each 10 George Wash
ington and Lewis w. McCloskey for refusing 10
sell them soda water; and $3.50 to Clermont VI
ONeil, for relusng 10 sell him drink. these
caseses We're decided by The judge in conformity
with the law passed by the recent Louisiana Leg
ialaiure, the juiies falling TO agree
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
From the Gin .innati Enquir cr.
Con. Grant Receiving an Oriental
EnbassV

There recently called upon the President y
distinguished einba. " OF officials from lie
Flowery Kingdom. Before they entered the re
ception room Grant had been talking very viva
ciou-ly 10 - couple Of Congrt men about "a gray
hlly fhi7 which had distinguished itself at a
horse fair in 81. Louis. lie was enthusiastic on
The subject, but the conversation was cut short
by the announcement Of the Chinese Emblssy.
The Orientas came into the room ia grand
style, mstIing and flashing in tlowery silks and
satlns and jewel., and howinc their heads 10 the
floor at cvcIy step. The los Chnaman be-
gan an address in tie sweet accent Of his own
language, assuring the rre-ident of the venera-
ton in which his Government, which ruled over
four hundred million, OF people, held him, &c
The speech was translated by an interpreter
and at its CONCLUSION they paused for a reply.
Grant stood for an instant a. il Ia deep study,
and then iurned his hacl; 10 them aud said,
"l es, that gray illy Of mine ie fine animal.'
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
CHEAP GAS.
TtLbfIE's HYDROCARBONS GAS MAcHlNE~-A
GroD I{NtNiInE.

TtLbtN's nYpEo-rAREnE GAS MACHiNE~A
| GroD INVtNiInE.
! At the " alhiu9fun HOUSE, ms Llorniur, a
| rrItFpr',ChlItNr ui the GA.GIIE siCIlCd lnia
| the room Of Mr. James l. Giihu, agent for TIL
dtn's llsdro-Cnhon Gas Machine, Tor the pur-
pore OF witnessing lhe oIeiauons" ri this import
| ant aud valuable Inveniiod which Is last beCom-
ing celeiral,d for its siu,plicity, economy, and
effectiveness: Mr Gliiin cheeiiully Illustrated
its operations "rIf
The machine consists Ot cyliudrical Plasa
We. sells though it can be constructed of copper,
galvanized IRON, or wood, filled about three
tjurtbs fnll Of solution "f nine parts water and
one part snlphuric ac,d. Into this vessel ia placed
another, with the mouth downward. from the
top Of which is suspended copper bell y per
itrated, with holes, aud containing small pieces
of zinr The upper portion OF the apparatus IL
formed Of metal, aud Is hollow II ia filled with
South American Sisal Hemp, which, previous 10
operating the machine, is saturated with d"odor-
ized carbon oil.
The action OF the water and acid upon the
zine Immediately sets free a supply Of comrara-
lively pure hydrogen gas, which psssing through
small tube To the top of the aplaratr !, n'ngles
with the c: hon With which the S'sal Hemp is
saturated, nd there comv, cs Ms good nh article
Of carhmrciS i hydrogen eas) could be d 'ir-
eu. Az inc lon "l liie hIliIatuS - u pu'Hc''
which, however, { = he removed and pipes CON
nectiuE W.th other burners attached.
liy ihs apparatus, the gas is generated only
rs fast ns consumed, rad therefore II dagger OF
explosion i obvia,ed. lre> .ous - the nr ''ica-
tion OF five to the buIncl, the -" contar'ng
tho zinc do not touch the acldu' lated water,
and therefore no "a, is gcnsiued. But the
instant II match Is arpl,ed the zinc dc sends, and
the generating operation goes on, Just aS Il IA
the gas is consumed and no faster.
This invention, we are aSsus, !, Is bu'i rse
fol ard valuable, suit ible moi only lor country
residences bat for city dwellings, The mAtc' "'s
necessary for its opeiltion srlphurt actd, c?r-
bon oil and Ssal Hemp crl he rca y procu-
red at reasonable rate. VIII c'tc mW'' mes can
b, obtained at low prices.
Mr.. Giilin assured Us, and proved his as
sertions by IiEure', that thls apparatus
can manufacture gas At "a cost of 81 Iu per
Thousand feet, winch, IN tins city would
very soon r, iult in n saving OF enough To
purchase several nia :hlncs.
The light produce Is II tdy, large ana
brilliant, and IL superior Ia any gts hight
we ever saw.
Mr. Glllin Ia state and County rights
fer sale, aud viii be at tho Washington
House several days.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
STRAY Waits.


Whining, ,on Loan Association meets this even
my
Don't tul TO see Booth Tonight, ~ C,Tivtoi
HtthtitH.
algnor Elit4 viii give an exhibition at KldLle'e
Chapel, Jane I.th.
This morning promised L'au:ifdl weather but
It vas cloudy y noon.
Madely Sundry School M pit-n,c at Mt. Cuba
Oh Thursday, june ith.
Asbmy Sunday School Strawberry Fea';yal
commences tins evening At the CITY Hall.
A strawberry festival viii be hell in the lecture
room Of Grace u. L Church this and Tomorrow
evenings
A large assortment Of iuflnt' oi1ihiur of all
kind can always hr found at Irank'a Ill Maj
ket tItet.
A dog fight, which wound W 10y fight hetween
th" owncIs ol The two cannc>, cnlvanrd Brown
town yesterday. No damage -. done.
The opening OF the Srhuet&tn Park dancing
and prize shooting has been postponed On account
OF the weather until Monday June l>t. Tickets
sold for May 18th wIl bc good,
Ashury Sabbath School Festival opens this
eveuiug, at the CITY Hall Much care Is being
taken IA the decoration Of the Hall, while the
tables will be amply supplied with Strawberries
and cream. There will he a SPEC illty in The
line ut n floral table. Come aud see u.s. and
we VIII do our best TO please You.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

The United Stated storeship Guard arrived at
New York yesterday with goods from the Wen
ma Exposition. She brings one hundred cases Of
minerals, etc, sent by Norway, Sweden and
Austria to the Centennial Exposition.
The examination of candidates for admission
to The Military Academy began at West Point
yesterday.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

The Civil Rights Bill Vas not taken up in the
House Of Representatives yesterday; but the
friends Of the Bill say that the refusal 10 take it
up will not Kill H. The House Judiciary Commit
tee, under its leave to report at any time, eau
report hill exactly sin lar to that OF the Senate,
which can be passed by a majority and sent to
the Senate for concurrence. In II s way sup.
Elementary Civil Rights hill can soon be placed
before the President.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

Baltimore was visited at Two o'clock ycser-
day aftel noon by severe storm of Thunder and
lightning, accompanied by hail Some OF
lhe hail stones We're half AN inch in diameter
During the storm the Thermometer fell Is de-
grees.
There was sharp shock Of earthquake at
San FraneIsco attWo O'clock yesterday morn
ng
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
WILMINGTON. DEL. MAY aG, Is7i 4.
The Wilmington Coal Gas Works.
THEIR COSTS AND THEIR RECEIPTS
SOME EXPLANATORY REMARKS.

In trying to impress our citizens lth the ne
cessity of making AN Cllort to secure more eco
nomical and perfect system Of lighting the CITY,
and their dwellings and work shops, ice from
The terrible iisks to life and property Attending
the use OF the dangerous fluids that the poor are
compelled to use, We may have made some slate
ments that seem not truthful. Aud seeming thus,
it becomes necessary for us to make explanatory
lemaIks, which we always prefer to avoil.
Having seen it asserted in the Reading papers,
where committee OF citizens had examined the
question that gas could be madc for - cents per
1000 cubic feet we thought we were correct III
stating 1t also. The President OF the Whining
ton Coal Gas Company, MIR. George richardson,
called on us yesterday to inform us that ihIs was
an error. MIR. Richardson brought with him also
a paler On which ho had marked down the cost
Of the COZ gas works OF his company, and the
'amouut received for gas in 1875" The cost OF
works is placed at over SGli 1000; and the receipts
for 1873 at SS 800 .. His object seemed TO be to
inform us of errors we had inadvertently run in
10 in our remarks.
In referring few days ago to the fact that
philadelphia supplied gas at - 30, and cleared
last year profit from her WORKS of s'G'',ooo, We
had said
1--WE find hy Ioiruing To page - OF tho Iha-
delpA.I Gas Report Ion the year lN'd, the liIce
laid hy Philadelphia ior huII'lhG the "oihs "a
the follow ug companies WAS - follows.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

Either Ot these works iIt lhl ger We Il's"lh'
than tue eas works III uut ,tN ANA competent ~
furnish more gas
Now, Mr.. Richardson called cur attention 10
tie fact that our remarks would lead one 10 sup
pose that gas works could be erected Tor s40,o0o,
or for $4,000; that were competent 10 furnish
more gas than the Wilmington Coal Gas Works,
which we are informed cost over $4,000.
We have tried to avoid discussing the merits of
the Wilmington Coal Gas Works, and do not
propose to do SO now but we wish to call attcn-
tlon 10 the fact that Philadelphia Is some !. or i
times larger in population than Nllminston,
and yet il appears from the statement alnNr thai
the whole ol the works cost S,t;l l,4J1.,2
II would seem to u7 that n great city hike lAl-
adelphia would not eIeci works that were not ca
pable OF supplying less population Ihan 'n',ooo;
which is abont the esllmsted population OF VIII
mington
In reference to HE amount OF money which
the City OF Wilmington might make from gas
works OF her own, Mr. Richardson Informed u
that We must be IN error, since the whole ol the
receipts ot the " nington Cual Gas Works Wclr
IN 1873 the sum stated above. We may have
placed our iiguIes too high. But our statement
did not embrace the basis of the Wilmington
Coal has " oIhs On the contrary our hlsIs CON
templated the supplying oi the Whole city with
gas. whereas the present works only suprIy such
parts as II finds wiling 10 pay. We belevu that
wherever the city ltys water pipes ii should also
lay gas pipes and thus by combining The water
and gas, they should both he supplied as low a.
possible.
1t is said that the yearly rclcnur from the
Philadelphia gas works Is over million ol dol
lals which is larger sum than ct down
the cost at building the W"Ika, Willie IN WI
iAiDgton il takes cost OF over sil4, 900 t. plu-
duce revenue OF Ssl ,905.2s Certainly Wal
mington ought to be supplied with gas upon some
cheaper principle, Ii The Wilmington Coal Gas
Works cost over S3l4 600, the works cost too
much, aud would, III all LIKELIHOOD have to he
abandoned in more economical WoIks were
erected in competition. The gas companies all
over the country are in league with each other,
doubt, TO keep the people IN ignorance Of their
cost as well as OF their profits.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

Ia the Senate, yesterday, NJ. salisbury pre-
sented the memorial OF citizcns OF b State, ask
ing the repeal Of the tax imposed on State banks
Referred to the Committee ON Finance
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

SALE OF MONEY. Last night at the seventy y'fIst
monthly meeting of Franklin Loan Association,
$4,000 sold ut 10 por cent, premium, S2OO at l.,
and 5000 at l0l., Withdrawn shares to the amount
Of S4C0, were paid oil, 1t was also decided, a.
tins meeting, to issue Bunb-r Ut new seii.o
n
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

HAND LACERATEp. .- Friday evening, Malthfw
Roscr all employee at the New Gltdeu tEy
QuairIta farm, caught his hand III hay cutter
mud had 1t badly laccrdlcd. br. Thompson, u
Landeuburg, dressed the wounds.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
TRUSTEES SALE,
In Cecil County, Maryland.

IN Virtue Of II decree Of the Circuit Court for
1 CcciI County, as Court ut ChanccTy, the sub
scGiber, Trustee. will sell At Pdbhc Auction, Mt
the Court House door. in klEton, On
WEDNESDAY,, Ne 31 day Of June, 1874,
; I.'.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
All that Valuable FARM,

situated in Sassatras Neck on the bohemia river
in Cecil County, of which Noble Pennington, iatt
oI said county, diel seized containing
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26
THIRD EDITION.
NO JAL INrELLIGENCE.
POLICE CASES.

John Raed, "agrant, Just out Of Jail, picked
up stone - rung, and deliberately hurl d
| 1t through plate glass in the door of e.
Warner y ollice, on Market street, below
Water. For this piece of malicious mischief,
| John was sent back 10 jul, where he will stay
| until the next term of Court.
| Emile Waldrr and Edwin Lorket were arrested
Tor lighting at Fifth and Tatnall Streets last ev,a-
my. Emile fined e.; and costs, and Edwin
a. and costs, while both were placed under 5000
hnil To keep the peace
S.Err Yesterday morning one case of drunken
ness has been Disposed o at iilty cents aud costs
KFHfA stL--Tho toncert rehearsal vt
ths Oaora House., last night. was very hn
nnd was listened 10 hv number OF people.
rho final rehearsal takes place to- night. The
Conc"ri, which is for The benefit Of tho
liom" Tor Frendless Childron and lha
tlh"ilf Male Orphan Asylum, will come
Oh ihlrshiv "vonlng IL will loo a tino al
ftr nnd should ho successful.
SEVERE SToRM.-I.asl evening sever
storm prevailed down tho State, from Feio
ton as tar north IA Mildletuwn. The rain
~, violently, while the thunder and light
nn& weio heavy and VIVID. At Dover, the
telegraph Office wa, struck Win lightning,
the machine deu,I,shel. .and the room gen
orally tom upside down. No persons wer'
IN jntcd.
HRlNG EtrAIRtn. The Wilmington Wei-
teri H,llroni tumImuy have force Of men
working nj M"unt tnba, living and repairing
the pic nic grounds The platform will be made
forty irct logger and several other improvement t.
ma.le. There il nn doubt that this charming
place oi resort will be largely pattoniz'd during
the coming srasor.
AN ENTRNsIyE ildHT.-At New Castle Saur-
day night, VIM. Dnwney while drunk assaulted
Henry McIike ais drunf, knocked HIM down
and Kicked, chokel aud bruised him. Downoy
was arrested aud tried l., lore Esquire FraZer.wlo
tined Inn Il 90 and costs. Failing /" comply he
was commit, to thr custody oi Constable John
Wand Thr costs amounted 10 about II 90.
SPECIAL MEETING. I.1et evening special
meeting OF tha nist0ioal Society Of Delawart
was held, at winch arrangements we're mate
lor attending the l,5th anniversary celebration
oi Old SWedos' Church, next Sun0ay. A rtpaft
Of the proceedings ot iLs meeting viii be pub
lished [, t,-morrow.
SALEoF MONEY Last ug ght at the seventy .hIst
monthly meeting of Franklin Loan Association,
$1,000 sold ut 10 por cent, premium, S%oo at /!
and 5000 at l0l., Withdrawn shares TO the amount
Of S4C0 were lIIid of 1t was also decided, a,
tins meeting, to issue Tumb,r Ut new seii.o
shares
HAND LACENATET. Friday evening, Matthew
fnscr an employee at the New GARDEN clay
QuurIta farm, caught his hand III hay cutter
mud had 1t badly laccrdlcd. br. Thompson, VI
IAudeuburv, dreSs ed the wounds.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

- the same lana formerly owned by Behinmin T.
Price. deceased, aud IL described as follows: Be
f ins n ~ a e''he I stahulhs III ,hS Intu ltaulhg
runding thence up said road TO the land iorme y
owned by BENJAMIN Terry; thence binding on
said land 10 th 8 lands formerly owned by William
Spencer. deceased: thence by and with said last
mentioned lands to Scntehman's Greek thence
down and binding thereon to the IIcck's Point
Farm, and thence up and along the line of sail
Heck 5 Point Farm" 10 the place of beginning
The SAID two Tdrces viii be sold separately or
together A. nay he preferred.
The sad lands are of very superior quality and
have been highly improyed--over twelve thousand
bushels Of lime having beea spread thereon within
the lat few years.
TERMS OF SALE,
prescribed By the decree. are: That one third of
the purchase money shall be paid ON the day If
SALE and the residue in two equal Iust1lhments at
SIX and twelve months thereafter. with int.rts I
IRON tho day Of sale, and .GcuIItY approved by
the Trustee
HENRY ". ARCHER.
mayl5- gtwts Trustee
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-26

SPECIAL MEETING. Last evening special
meeting of tina nstMi,al Society Of Delawar'
was held at winch arrangements we're mate
lor attending the l15th anniversary celebration
oi UlI SWedcs' Church, next SunCay. report
Of the proceedings OF iLls meeting viii be pub
lihhtu lA-MoTrOM.