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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11


Farnsefs' Ciub-K. X. Meeting- Bona
ROJJer arrested, &C., &c.
Special TO the Star.
DAYTON, o.. March 1.-THE Mont.
gomery County Farmers Club will hold
their next meeting next Saturday at the
residence Of Mr. Nicholas Dinners.
The Directors OF the Narrow Gauge
Coal II. II. held meeting here yesterday.
A resolution was adopted IN favor Of
connecting the road with Chillicothe on
condition that The people of that town
subscribe $l50,0O0 worth of stock. Dele
gates from Springfield were present and
stated that their constituents also de.
sired a connection with the coal fields
by means OF this road and would co oper-
ate with Dayton and other places in its
construction. II is thought that Chilli
cothe will quickly raise her quota.
The man Arthur Page, charged with
stealing $1,000 of bonds from the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Lawndes, of Clarkville, W.
Va, was arrested in this city last even
ing.
The Probate Court has appointed Mr..
Redmond Sage to examine the City and
County Treasury.
The receipts from the Water-works the
past year were 100000, in round num-
bers, and the expenditures were $103 900.
Some of the receipts were from sales oI
property.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11
colonel N. s. Moody, Of New orleas i,

Colonel N. s. Moody, of New orleas i,
who died recently by his own hand,
while suffering from an intolerable neu-
ralgic attack, was q singular man. He
prospered when Louisiana was wealthy I,
and he prospered when Louisiana was
as poor as rat. The secret Of his con-
tinued success was advertising. He
knew how to advertise, and the duller
the season, the more persistently he Kept
himself and his wares before the public.
He was known as the "Shirt King Of the
southwest" Such was his faith in the
necessity of captivating the fancy of the
eVps was ~" seriously declared sh aie n New 'a OR
leans years ago he offered $4,000 to help
pay Tor new steamboat intended tor
the ST. Louis trade, providing he had
had the naming OF the craft. His
offer was promptly accepted, but al
inost de- suddenly DECLINED, when it be-
came known that "Get Your Shirts at
NoVay'1' was 70 be the appeNatloH4
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11
THE CINCINNATI STAR

fai-pABv ENRON, published every day texcept Hun.
Aay) by the STAR PUBLISHING CoMPARY a their office,
a30 Walnut etreet Branch Offces 4i6 Scott Street,
Covington, Ky, and 80 West Washington ST., spripg
field, Ohio.
SnR DAILY SrAn Ia served by carriers TO subscribers
in the city OF Cincinnati and 10 all the surrounding
cities and towns, for TEN CENTS per week. Single
copies rwo GENTS. BY mail, per year, free Of post
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It's circulation is larger than that Of any other daily
paper published in the State Of Chic. Advertising
rates for the three editions, Sl per square, or l2
cents per line Agate.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11

President Grant, it is said, will spend
the summer months in Europe this year
His present intention is to visit the
West soon after the adjournment OF
Congress-, and, after short stay here,
to return to the East and accompany his
daughter to her English home, where he
viii femain In as much quiet and retire.
ment as possible until early faii, when he
will come back to Americas
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11
How Long IL Is to Last.

Judge Morris, one of Mr.. Tilton's law.
gers, seems to think he mas a lengthy jot
and that there il little doubt that the
case will be pushed without delay until
a decision is gained. In an interview
with a Herald reporter ne said Mr..
Beecher' would not probably be brought
on the witness stand " for fortnight or
three weeks. 1t would hardly do tor him
TO give his evidence and then let some OF
his laundering witnesses contradict
him."
last, Judge?"
~ should think we'll on to May"
"Do you feel confident or hopeful ~
"The only thing am afraid OF is the
jury
You don't =, think they are predisposed
"No; but doubt whether they can
stand it in point OF health. Jeffrey
looks to be sick man."
What is the law if juror is disabled
Can't eleven jurors try the case by mu-
tual consent of both counselp
eyes,"
"Would your side consent to 20 on
with the elevenW
Yes, suppose we would"
Ut all the actresses Of Paris Theo Is
the prettiest. Angelo, Of the Gymnase,
is the most beautiful, Rousseil is the
most tragic, Alphonsine the most comic,
Croizette the most bizarre, Sarah Bern.
hardt the most poetic and refined, Liza
Felix the most emotional. Marie Lau-
rent the most maternal, Emile. Broisat
is the sweetest, Schneider the jolliest,
Celine Chaum6nt the "chippiest,n Judic
the most bewitching, and Angelo Moreau
the most touching. Angelo mas the most
beautiful figure; Lloyd, Of the Comedie
Franchise, the loveliest neck and shoul-
ders, Sarah Bernhardt the most express
i've eyes, Judic the pearliest teeth, Clo-
tide Colas the prettiest profile, Peschard
the most beautiful legs, Schneider the
dantiest hands and feet Blanche Pierson
the most beautiful hair, Marie Laurent
the biggest and blackest eyes, and An
gele M0reau the most plaintiye voice.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11
ny T'ELEGR4PH.

"A. J's" Election to be A,vestiOated.
NEW YORK, March II. The Times
Nashville, Tenn, special says: 1t havlpg
been charged that Andy johnson paid
$4,000 to secure the support of the SheiDy
county delegation in the late Senatorlal
election, u joint resolution was yester-
day adopted by the Legislature to ap-
point a committee 10 20 to Memphis To-
day to begin an examination.
sPooK STORY.
The Times publishes an account OF the
Appearance III Hackensack IN. j. Jail
OF the ghost OF John w. Avery, hanged
for murder there June %, 1872.
IL says the ghost appeared Sunday at
midnight, pulled the clothes of the pris-
oneIs, opened and entered very old
cell, and made itself generally comfort
able for some time. Great consterna-
ton is felt among the prisoners, several
OF whom verify the story.
LOUISIANA.
The Committee to settle the Louisiana
contested election cases, consisting OF
Congressman Hoar, Wheeler, Frye, Fos-
ter, Phelps, Potter and Marshall, leave
here Tomorrow.
The Committee will not listen to testi-
mony, but decide the cases from the pa
pers presented 10 the Returning Board.
HEMEr A STRANGER.
Last night man entered Philip Har-
lands saloon, on Wooster street, and
became involved in discussion with
the bar-keeper, John McHugh, regarding
payment tor t4e liquor, when McHugn
knocked the strangers down, fracturing
his skull. McHugh was arrested and the
stranger taken to the hospital uncon-
scons. His injuries are considered
fatal.
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Items.


Special 70 the Star
SPRINGFIELD, o., March 1.-THE social
by the ladies Of the First Baptist Church
will be held ON Friday evening instead
of~as first announced.
A.Narrow Gauge mass meeting is to be
held this evening, when it is hoped
Springtield's quota will be fully made up.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11

state Gf0HUe-OfHer MeettHDS ana Con-
rentions, ETC.. etc.
Special to the Star.
CoLUMBUs, o., March 1.-THE State
Grange remains in session at the City
Hall. Their proceedings have been Sc
cret. but it is generally understood that
no business of any Importance has been
transacted. They adopted resolution
yesterday demanding law for the re-
ductioD OF the salaries of State and coun-
ty officers. o-day the Grange will pro.
ceea to the election of officers for the en-
suing year.
Tue delegates to the Convention in
this city to propose a Constitutional
Deity, held preliminary meeting last
evening, when Hon. f. II. Brunot, OF
Pittsburg, was chosen permanent Presi
dent OF Inc Convention. Speeches were
delivered By Mr.. Brunot, and by Prof.
Sloan, of Allegheny City. The Conyen-
ton begins its regular session to-day.
There will be another meeting here to-
day OF persons interested in dogs, Tor
the purpose of organizing a State Dog
Association, with the object of introduc-
ing dogs for exhibition at the State Ag-
ricultufal Fair.
Mr.. Ii. b. Brooks, for many years
ticket agent at the depot here, died last
evening.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-11
THE CINCINNATI STAR:

wEsKLy EDirIos, published every Thursday, by the
Star Publishing Company, and mailed free OF posi-
age, at siO0 per year IL 10 large eigbpase paper,
containing " columns Of reading matter, and W the
cheapest paper Of It's size published in this country.
HATES OF ADyERrIsINol cents per line, each inser-
uon, agate measure. Three months, l21s cents per
hne' Discount of per cent on Il column; 10 per
cent. on ! column
ADvERTsEMENrs, for either WEEKLY TR- DAILY must
take the run Of the paper and be properly classified
Extra displays, Special and Business Notices will bs
subject 10 advance. No Objectionable matter will bs
admitted at any price whatever.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
INCREASED MEANS FOE OCEAN TRAVEL.

A NEW TRANSATLANTIC LINE To HULL, ENGLAND.
new steamship line between this port and
Huh England is TO be- established. IL will be known as
Wilson's Line. and Is owned by Thomas Wilson'S Son &
CO. OF Hull who have than 50 steamships. and
said TO be the largest private ship owners Ia tho world
They send vessels to Aberdeen. Dundee. LeIth, New
castle, Yarmouth LontOn, Hamburg, Antwerp, Rotter-
dam, Amsterdam. DunAirk, GOttenOurg. Settn, Copen
hagen. Kougsberg Dantzic, Riga Reve Cronstadt,
Stockholm, Bergen, Sayanga, Bordeaux, C0nstaniinO
pie Trieste, Odessa Messns, Palermo. and Venice. IL -
now proposed To add New York 10 the list, aud tho
OihelO. the irst vessel Of the new hne VIII leave
Hall for this port, Jan 80 Tue owners clam thas
tae facilities for the traHsnipmeut OF freight to the dt-
ports to which vessels SAT- which VIII 40
afforded by the line Will be superior % those OF tho
other lines ruDnng from this city, tue entire business
nj Hull will conducted under roof aud at tho
same dock thereby SAVING handing and cartakc.
L. Is the intention Of the Company 10 Induce largo
continental pas enger trade by Of their cOnnec
ton with the principal European ports and 10 that end
through tickets aud 10 tx system OF oS rates
The Othelo will be followed at fortnghty intervals ny
the steamers Colombo, Nrago, ana feddO. Ineso
steamers rOn 5000 tons burden, with engines ~
900 horse power registered Al at LOyds, aud are com
pIrailvely new.
Only passengers will he carried for tho pres
and OF these about 100 eau be comfortably accom-
modated. The fare will be- so IL tho bust
ness OF the enterprise will warrant, three larger
vessels the EldoradO, NdyarinO, and Had1O. Will 10
added 10 ine line. and weekly trips viii be made Tho
vessels will make no stODpage between t1is port ana
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. HARRISON (Rep., Tenn.), from the Com
mittee Elections presented report the proposed
am ndment to the Constitution 10 the election OF
President and vicePresideut In favor OF the plurality
system. and minority report was presented by Mr..
SMITH Rep, N. " recommending the abolition OF tho
Electoral Colleges and the direct election by the people
Ordered TO be printed
Mr.. GARFIELD laep., Ohio. from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported bill appropriatng ss25Oo
currency and ooin) for tho payment OF the February
interest the 365 bonds OF the District Of Columbs
be considered and usted part OF the proportional
be paid by the United States for the OF
the District and toward the OF the Interest
the funded debt OF the District On point OF order
made by Mr.. HOLMAN (Dem.. Ind) and Mr.. RANDALL
Dem Ponn the bill was sent to tue Committee or tue
Whole. where It can be reached only In tho regular
order or by suspension OF tho rules on Monday.
Mr.. DURHAM Dem, Ky,), from tho Committee on
Banking and Currency, reported bill 10 amend the act
ia regard 10 tho Freedman's Bank, providing for
commissioner instead OF thres 10 wiud up affairs aud
for proceedings aganst the old trustees for improper
fraudulent tons IN tho OF the bank
lie explained Of tho objects OF the b to be TO
salaries by substituting ono commissioner at 5000
year thTsc wit1 aggregate salary
OF s9OO aud ho spoke OF tho present management OF
aff iirs ~ miserable.
Mr KELLEY utep Ponn.l thought it n grave obj,c-
tou " tnc buI to charge one Individual with trust
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27

tho trouble and the law only prohibits doing bu.ness
than neeighth for persons not memoors OF tne
Exchange Heretofore business might be done Tor ono.
for banks bankers and large operators 40
divide tho one-exhth with them, but IL was found
that banks Offering their services and charging
der 20 influence accounts that would have gono ese
where thus interfering with commission brokers vetf
seriously and having all the facilities OF the Stock Ex
change without being at all bound by It's rules OF con
tributlng to tho expenses. -,
age business and private bankers must become mem-
bers Of the Exchange or take member INTO partner
ship In order ~ compete tho business Furthermore,
the new rule will affect very dangerous branch OF tb.
business which has heretofore caused great loss ana
to the Exchange. aud that IA the large
transactions made against puts ana calls" by persons
having very little 10 lose. aud who generally trace
acrvss the railing at the Exchange with brokers VINO
also very ltto 10 lose SO that Whenever any seller
~ p;s and calls" fails tho broker fails also ana no
loss fails back on the other OF the Exonange
at the same time In the scramble 70 save as mncn as
possible, the market Is Temporarily very vioioneS
Affected, as was recently seen Ia Western Uniop'
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

A rumor was spread yesterday in the
municipal departments that had delivered
the Mayor Communication from the Governor rsls-
tive to the Fre Commissioaors in answer to a letter
from the Mayor, giving abstract OF the charges
against those officials. The Mayor said there vas no
truth whatever Ia the rumOr. Ito had received no com
munication from tho Governor on the subject Tor the
Sufficient that he had not sent to tRe GovornOr
the charges against the Fire ComhsS4ouets az 10 was
not yet ready 10 do 50.
Alderman Fisher. Chairman of the Commit
tee OF the Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen, which VIA ap
pointed TO draft resolutions expressive of tho regret Of
the Brooklyn Common Council the death Of the istc
MAYOR Havemeyer, yesterday called on Mayor Wokham
and presented hlm with copy OF tao rosO l1tious
very handsomely engrossed aud framei. The Mayor
SUITABLY acknowledged tho reoeipt vi u
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
RAILROAD AND EXCHANGE DISCUSSION.

RAILROAD AND EACltANhE DlSCUSSlON.
TIE ENJOINTD LAKE SHORE DIYIDEND-THB FINAN-
CAL CONDITION or THE WABASH RAILROAD
STOCK EXCHANGE AMENDMENTs.
Wal-st. furnished no fresh sensations yes
terday beyond IA few rumOrs. Oae OF these the
effect that Commodore Vanderbilt intended TO the
enioined "a per cent dividend Of the Lake Shore Railroad
CoIrpsny st Cleveland Feb. /, whether the iuJunc
tion shall be removed not Az such action would be
contrary 20 the usual course pursued by Commodore
Vanderbilt tho report may be taken with some grains
Of allowance Another rumOr was 10 the effect that u
prominent express company had been robbed OF several
hundred thousand dollars by burglars Inquiry Vt the
onico OF the company, however, was met with com
plele denial OF the story.
The condition OF the uRnoes OF the Wabash Rilroad
stIl attracts attention. and the payment OF the ma
turing interest is sti veXatOas question Of dispute
Gov Cox who was reputed to have gone TO ONO. seI
pee ed b. return soon.
The ne amendments 20 the Constitution OF the Stock
Exchange nrs calling out much discussion among the
members Tnany Of whom clsmOring for repeal
a t,oJiteatiOn OF the amendments The matter viii
coma p for liberation at the meeting Of the Govern
ine Committee to-day. member OF the Exchange who
il m favor of the amendments thus argues for them
The clause fn regard e. tho commission OF Que quarter
ot uqr cent IS the saDs is tho existing law. aud
il iutendea 10 apply only 20 small orders for bank
slacks and bonds. where o0eelshth woud Ao psy ior
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
ALEGACY OF THE PANIC.

BANKRUPTCY OF HOLMES a LIssBERGER-oNE rARf-
NER REFUSES 10 JOIN IN THE PEIIIIoN-T0fAk
CLAIMS OF SECURED CREDITORS, S36O,S5S; or
UNSECURED CREDITORS, $5SO,54S.
Some time after the panic Holmes 81 Liss-
berger metal dealers No. 2a6 Pearlst, failed and "a
1t was understood, with largo liabilities. Tue firm ex
pressed hope that they would be enabled to keep up
but 1t now appears that they have been obliged to 90
into bankruptcy There is some difference among she
members Of the firm, Lssberger alone making his petit
ton Samuel Holmes. the other partner, having refused
TO iotn Proceedings have been taken with Wow TO
learning why Holmes also should not be placed in bank
ruptcy The petition far Lissberger is concerned
is voluntary, and involuntary with respect 10 Holmes
The following is a copy OF the schedule:
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
RAILROAD NOTES.

The charter of the Lake Superior and Mis-
sssppi R,ilroad declared by the Supreme Court OF
Minnesota TO have been unconstitutional Tho decision
grows ont OF the case OF Oakes aud Oliver Ames execu
tore OF the will OF VIM L. Ames appellant, agt. the Lake
Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company, respondent
In an action first brought by VIM. L. Ames to restrain
the Company from taking certain lots belonging hiL
for railroad purposes the ground that the charter OF
the Company Was unconstitutional and invalid.
Judge Drumm0nd has appointed Warren
COburn Commissioner TO examine the crossing of
Michigan Central Road by tho Baltimore and Ohio at
Lake Station. and report whether over or under
crossing IL feasible at that point II ia believed that
the Commissioner viii recommend an OvererOssng. aud
that Judge Drumm0nd will order such crossing to be
constructed both Companies " bear the expense Ia
equui parts.
The City Council of Quincy. H., has agreed
to the consolidation Of the Quincy Missouri and Pacific
Railroad with projected road from Chicago to Quincy
CITY, the entire line frsm Chicago to Brownsville Oh the
Missouri River bo known the Chicago, Quincy and
Webster Railway. Quincy has 100000 stock In the
Quincy, Missouri and Pacific Ralli Dad. which Is TO
for stock In the company DO
given the city.
President Keep has written letter TO the
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF Wisconsin, giving
tho earnings tbs Chicago aud North Western Railroad
for the months Of O:tober and November. Mr Keep
shows that the road has lost "a per than
would have had been allowed 70 charge tho rates In
eAstenCo previous tO the enOrceIe ent OF the law. He
promised tho G9VcrADr Jf Wisconsin, Ia tho letter
addressed 10 him last angus, 10 give thls account as
s0Oa ~ possible.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.


the following nominations 10 the senate today:
Egari K-lton to be BId states CoBsa MARLIN; Cbaa
PuAell er onsa IsnsI1y IN CrosO, CBsn al I!ahlna
Rec iyers VI Pu5i' MmeR J. MoUre Lewiston Ian. james
BOISE d.hO; tseh " Tb1burg fhe pses Land Dis
,cf OREGON. Lrges OF Lsut Oh,e-Labaa Cofn, Ds Land
District Oregon yle Ccla Stocsiou. cal Po,tm V.
Henry Mass CAaIiJIryule, Va Joag C. hlf.
M1nae. Iad; wm. W Craifek KnEI. Ioss, HsGV b Ware
N. 1 Lnarnn " ORilhY. C.rliss Penn.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27

Accompanying the petition is schedule OF the per
sonal property OF the Grm 1t consists Of certified
checks promssOry notes, which amount TO s365 95
The schedule OF the firms CLOSES in action consists OF
debts due the hrm and according to the schedule they
amount sS43G0l 7S Tue alleged debtors scattered
al over the country. Among thcm are tho Salt Lake
Railway Company and Farrell f. and NJ. Company,
Ansonia Conn. The debt OF Of these is stated
S37 GG6 and that OF The other amounts 10 $3.50 3S.
The following is the individual scbCdue OF Lazarus
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
EXPECTATION OF CU3ToMHoUsE REFORMS.

EXPECTATION OF Gu 'ToMHoUsE REFORMS.
Collector Arthur has not yet returned from
wasLir gton and official information can therefore
be impaired by the subordinstes In the Custom house
ond the that tho changes ordered By the Treas
ury Department embrace retrenchment, classification.
and reorganization In the Customhouse. Reduction in
the force cassh cation In the duties equaz alton OF
salaries, and reorganization OF the system OF doing
husnesssuch changes necessary to Improve the
Government service In this city may be expected.
The investigation into the silk smuggling is still
pending. deputy surveyor and an official of another
department suspected, but nothing OF actual Grim
naty, which connects them with the matter, has been
dacO yered yet. Upon Collector Arthurs return some
new evidence may be diyulged.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
noInIXa sKcuRIrss.
IIBTs DUE on OrEN ACCOU!
STOCKS ~ hCORPORATED COMPANIES, AND INTEREST IN
JONI sTOCK COMPANIEl

Mining Consuv 500 hirct cost $500; Tsns unkDOSs.
Poupuc Petroleum tomp 100 5sies Of slocL ysi9e nnfD0Sn
Panther and Aeen OI CompaB 800 sbAes; Valne unknown
Pie, Ge Petroleum togp4Dr 200 shfcs; val u0knoND.
Silver Mining Company Of honsps, 200 hsre. vsae
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27

nence and publicity In your columns a. you did tho
attack upon the Company and myself
Very respectfully yours,
A <' - = THOMAS A. SCorr.
President Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Texas and Pacific RaslsgGv Company ohice OF the fres
dent, Philadelphia, Jan. rs. 1875
New-York tribune., 1875-01-27


Democrat have thrown upon Us, and II II Is possible II
Mr. f. r. noAR-My sole object was to turn the at
teutlUn of the House TO what seemed 70 be course OF
proceeding which Was not commendab!e on aquestion
discussed II any member OF the House desired 10 discuss
it, wish TO say n reply TO one of the remarks OF y
misunderstanding the remarks which make, ho
Was entirely too quick II he supposed that
lean people 1 spoke OF the wisdom OF the American
people undertaking bind themselves their
such point and would Ike to ask my colleague
where evidence IL found OF that strong desire OF the
American people to bind themselves, which he speaks
OFT Are tnelr petitions on your table Have any OF us
been charged with petitions TOR constitutional amend
meBt like thisl 1t may be 80, but am not aware
that any such petition has come frOm my district.
Whether they nave come to my colleague from MS DIS
he knows best Is there any thing Ia 10 but these
newspapers which nv colleague Is so fond OF all
yering to that give him this Information VI tho desire
or American peopef On the contrary Mr.. Speaker,
Sous IN the selection OF their Caiet Magistrate be-
levc that there - not haf much danger OF corrup
which the subject of personal ambition and ersona
desire. The President oi tue Uuted States Is elected
always aroused on that occasion. and manifest
their will; and why rho people OF to-day
should undertake by constitutional restriction 10 pre-
vent the people at future day from expressing their
choice tor Chef Magistrate under existing public ext
gencies, L cannot imagine. MY colleague chat
prevent the people who be supposes have this desire.
from pressing upon the question OF such an amendment
Of the American people here to-day. aud office IL
express what we believe to be their interests aud their
desire. tits therefore for us 10 say whether such an
Important amendment ought TO be brought before tho
people have not for one 90 the conclusion that
IL ought 10 be, aud propose to act behalf OF the
people who here, by giving them the benefit OF
best judgment and opinion so long rs remain tner
Mr.. L. IL ROBERTS (lep. N. Y)-I yield to no man
In confidence IN the American people. but this Is not
question or confidence IN that seuse IL IA question
whether or no grave principles might better DO settled
In times Of calm whether or not greag principles
might 6otrr b. laid down. nieponaont of personal con
sideratons And docs not seem ~ M :hat well
Tor sn American CJugross " oossdor Eoether rep1p