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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
FAILURE OF ocKERsHAusES BROS.

Great excitement produced the street yester-
day after hours by the Of the failure OF hessrs
ockershausen Brothers, large sugar reaners. OF No 81
Wall and No $50 South Tho report was at first
generally disbelieved. Careful inquiry, however,
proved It to be true The hrm Is an old one,
having been founded In 1852 under the name
OF A. Y. h H. J. Ockershausen In 1860 the
name was changed 10 that Of Ockershausen Brothers.
They are said to large amount OF real estate,
which is however, encountered by mortgages to the
tent OF 8225. 900. They estimated 70 be worth
81 900 and always had good credit, notwith-
standing their amount OF real estate, which In panic
times caused some apprehensions. The members OF
the hrm at present Mr. Adolf f., Henry A., George
T.. and John II. 0ckershausen. The three former live
In New York; the latter Is resident Of Connecticut
A HERALD reporter called yesterday evening at the
house OF Mr. Adolf y. Ockershausen, No. III West
Twenty ninth street. but Informed by his daughter
that he was sick and had been for couple OF months
that he had been unable 10 attend 10 his business
during that time. Mr. henry Ockershausen was absent
at the time the reporter called On inquiry Il
learned that Mr. George Ockershausen also sick
About 500 600 Of their notes are said TO be on the
street At the time the County Clerks Office was
closed yesterday they had not a. yet made any assign
m nj
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
POLO IN THE PLATE.

The hrst regular meeting at this popular game
which promises TO become great fayor5te with our
countrymen settled in the Buenos Ayrean camps came
OF on the well-known estancia, tho "Ncgreti" last
September. The numerous guests invited to assist at
the Inauguration we're delighted al the spirited con
tests which took place All agreed that the game the
very thing for the country the active little Buenos
Ayrian horses, accustomed, from breaking, 10 turn
upon sixpence, being capital mounts for the contend
ing cavaliers The SIDES Of the two principal games
given below. hessrs. Sherman, King and Langley,
played brilliantly, and loudly cbeercd. Mr..
Shennan's visitors we're indebted 70 him for very
pleasant fete and will long remember the Inequalities
and amusements at the Estancia Negret-
City lwhtel-Langley Captain wankiyn, Methvin,
Ford Thompson and Weby. Camp (bluel-Shennan
lcaptaIn) King, Eastwood, Hawes and Kraobe. Blue
won BY three goals
England twhitel-Kine lCaptaIn), HAYES. Eastwood,
welby Ford and Wankyn The World blueD-Shen.
nan tCaptainl Langley, heshvn, Thompson and
Krabbe. Blue won by one aL-Ihe Field, Dec. IS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
AVOIDING ACCIDENTS AT FIRES.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
In reply 10 the person signing the letter H. 10 the
paragraph in relation 10 accidents at 6res, in the
HERALD Of the 9th inst, would state that the Fire
Commissioners or this city and also the officers OF the
different companies do exercise the full power that IL
given them by the laws OF 1871 in providing both
against accidents and Ores In large public buildings
There is now the present time officers detailed from
the various engine companies making careful survey
OF all hotels, theatres, music halls public schools
churches and factories and making such recommends
tons additional measures OF precauton necessary
20 prevent accidents fires. II cannot be expected
that the Fire Department can place in these df.
ferent places at all tines but the writer Of that
,ice reports any violation Of the laws Of the depart
ment 70 the officers at the engine house there
will be immediate measures taken 20 have II removed
Let Mr.. H. drop talking about removing the Fire Com
mssionerss - sick wishes 10 get one OF their
placea N. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
A TRICK THAT WAS VAIN.

Little Johnny Koran, who waits at the cigar stand in
the Stock Exchange vestbule, has been awarded $25
by The Law Committee OF the Board for frustrating
what might have been swinde, but which proved a
discovery of a robbery. A day two since Johnny
was approached by man near the Sub-Treasury, who
told him he would give him 81 II he would get a check
cashed for him. Little Johnny said he would but very
thoughtfully over TO Captain Thomas Sampson
who duty at the Exchange, and told him OF the
suspicious circumstance. The detectives At went
over Pine street and arrested three young men,
of whom had offered the boy the check Upon search
ing them q number Of fine pocket knives were found
1t turns that they had robbed The Post ONCE
Greenpoint, Long Island, which kept in drug
store, from which they stole the knives They we're
held by the United States authorities for trial. 800
letters being found in their possession
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
DIVORCE MADE EASY.

Horato Nelson, OF Glen Cove, Long Island has
found method simplifying divorce. he has published
the following notice 10 all whom It may concern:-
This certiaes that have this day dissolved all rea-
tons with Amanda Nelson, 50 that she may take care
OF herself and marry whom she peases WITHOUT my
ntererepce with her and her future husband whoever
he may be- provided that my three chidren-hagge
Happen Hattie Louisa and James Hood Neilson-shall
remain in my custody 70 be provided ior " me WIN
out her interference ia any manner whatever
Wv - HORATlO NELSON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
POLITICAL.
NEW YORK DEMooRATIc COUNTY COMMIT

NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.
IN. IRVING HALL yA ~ 10 ls7e w..
York who favor honest efficient and economical admins
societies. such Tammany kindred societies.
tending to degrade individual opinion 70 educate men as
the growth OF democratic principles requested
with the constitution and bylaws Of the New
York Democratic County Committee, January
may be designated by the Of the various Assembly
Sroeeed 10 eee, not s hs e Judges o. sah
ton district 70 constitute IN each Assembly district
The Assembly District Committees Shall meet for organ
z.tion on Friday evening, Jaauary IA next o'clock At
First Dstrict-No IL Park row.
Second District-No. % Citv Han nlace
Third Dlstriet-Brookes' Assembly Rooms
Fourth Disrctal65 East broadway STANDARD HOuse).
Sixth Dstrict-443 Grand II.
Seventh Disirict, 755 Broadway.
Ninth Dlstrict-259 Bieecksr 81
Tenth District-44l 9th ST.
Eleventh Distrct-Germania Assembly Rooms, 9th
Twelfth Dstrict-constitutlon, lol av ID.
Thirteenth Dstrict-l46 7th
Sd av
Fifteenth pistrict-wagner,s Hail. sie West seth st.
Sixteenth Distrct-lrving Hall.
Seventeenth Dstriet-Natonal Hail. 44th st.
Nineteenth District-Pyor's Hail. l24th st.
Twentieth Dlstrict-Brevoort Hall, 54th St
Twenty first Distrct-Freeborn Hail. l22d 81.
Twentythrd and Twenty fourth Wards-Grossmans Hall,
each Assembly district the Chairman Of the District
Committee for 1878 shall call the District COMMITTEES for
effected
Upon duly organizing by the election perm officers
the said Committee shall proceed elect delegates TO
the Democratic County Committee two delegates for each
election district in the Assembly district
The delegates the Democratic County Committee so
elected shah at Irving all the 18th day Of Janu
airy. 1875 at g ?. NJ, for the purpose Of organizing
By order of the Committee.
IRA SHAFER.
Chairman New York Democratic County COMMITTEE
JOIN d. CoUCHLIS,
RUDOLPH l. SANGER,
X II. McDoNouGH, SSecretarics
Is. II. GRAKMK,
NJ. l. FAGAN
E. b. HART. Chairman Executive Committee
G. Y. WHrrsoS, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
BUSINESS FAILURES.

Solomon Goldsmith, wholesale butcher at the foot Of
East Fortysevenh street. whose assignment to Henry
W. Lockwood has already been noticed, has liabilities
amounting to SO s41 4o nominal assets $l4 635 &c;
valued at 81. 533 ST.
Charles Lamb, jeweller Of No. 20 Chatham street. who
resides In Jersey City, yesterday obliged 10 sus-
pend and make assignment 10 Charles koss. Of No
l3S East Houston street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
PIGEON SHOOTING.

MATCH AT BURLINGTON YEsTERpAX-BINT-
LnF, VAN scYvER AND LovArF DIVIDE THE
srAKEs-ANoTHER MATCH ARRANGED FOR.
TRENTON ~ j., Jan. 10, ls7d
An important pigeon shooting match took place at
Burlington this afternoon. high wind prevented
anything like the that was expected from the
character Of the contestants The entry was $40 max
ing the sweepstakes $50 The distance was 25 YARDS
rise, rs yards bounds, so yards; a ounce shot any
gun; five traps; Rhode Island rules; II and traps
The following is the
N Johnson !, O. O. 0, o.
G. LOvatt-1, !, ], ], Q, ], Q, 0, l, l, l.
S. Hart-0, !, l, o, /, !, o, o,
C. Van Derveer-1, 0, !, o, /, !, l, Q, l, 0.
J. Bintin-l. o, /, l, /, ], 0. l. l, !, /, O
J. Lovatt-1, /, /, o, o, o, l, /, o,
C. Van Scyver-l, o, !, /, !, l, 0, o 1, l.
W. wells-O O. o. o, o, /, o, o.
l. Cushman-0. l. 0, !, o, /, o, o, !, /, L
r. Klenz-1, !, o, !, l, o. /, O. ],
A II. Bogardus-1, i, ], !, O. !, ], l, Q, 0, O.
I. Brines-1, o. /, l. o, l. 10 l.
l. Dover-0, O. /, O. o.
r. Atknson-o, /. o. O. /, !, 0, o.
Messrs. Bintlf. Van SEWER and c. Lovatt having
each killed eight birds out Of eleven divided the stakes
equally.
match then made between Mr. Bogardus, W.
Carson and M Johnson one side and y. Kleinz and
The Lovatt brothers tho other for $500 side 10
take place At Suffolk Park, Philadelphia, on Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
A NEW RAILWAY.

Surveyors have been work for some days upon the
proposed railroad from West Deer Park Long Island
10 Babylon II is the intention 10 break ground mme
daey and bave the road open for travel BY The ist
OF June next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
COTTON SHIPMENTS ABROAD.

fifteen hundred bales Of cotton are 10 be shipped
direct from the mammoth cotton warehouses At
Tompkinsviro, 4 L. to Liverpool this week. This
viii be the 6rst shipment Of cotton from thai place
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
PooTH's THEATRE.

FOR JULIUS CESAR
l. The Free List absolutely suspended
2 Places may be secured in advance. Box Office open
continuously every day from A. NJ. 10 P. NJ.
3. Ordinary prices will prevail.
e. Performance begins 45 evenings, 30 O'Clock Satur
day afternoons Carriages be ordered for IL 10 in tho
evening and 80 on matinee days.
AS the grand procession in the first act begins almost
Immediately after rise holders coupons
pectfuy asked be in early occupancy OF their chairs
that all may have uninterrupted view of the gorgeous
display.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
1.-THE BIG 4. THE GREAT 4, THE FUNNY 4,
| THE BIG 4, THE BIG 4,
| BIG
'ADwAY AND s5TH ST.

At TONY PASTORS Tuesday Matinee. Performance
uences to-day at 2 o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11

MISUNDERSTANDING BusINEss. ONE OR TWO
w horses; what kind ef--s With price. Address
CUSTOMER Herald ofbca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-11
BOOTHS THEATRE THIRD WEEK.
ID JARRETT 4 PALMER........ Lessees and MANAGERS
SHAKESPEARE SUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED,

EVERY NIGHT and at the SATURDAY MATINEE
Representation with unexsmpled splendor Of the Great
Tragedy, JULIUS CESAR, with unparalleled congrega
lion Of Shakespearsns in the assignment Of characters in
GLIDING
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14

Education In our Midst.

Education is pursued by great ma
jority of persons merely for the pur
pose of study without any object in
view. These persons may be the
best of scholars and always know
their lessons, yet if they have no
higher desire than simply to study,
or to stop studying when they have
graduated or stopped school, they
will never amount to much. The
real business man is the one who is
always trying to learn something
new every day, and if a day passes
without doing This it may be count
ed lost. No matter how small the
truth learned it will always help in
time of need. Learn trade, for in
every trade there is in some measure
part OF education. For instance
the printing trade is spelling book
whose pages are ever open and whose
pages are studied. Most of the ed
ucation of the present day is non
sense. Question a graduate and
you will find out that he CT she knows
very little of real ,common-sense edu-
cation. They know all about Latin
and Greek but very little of the COM
mon studies. Arithmetic is certain
ly more needed in common life than
Latin, and yet fyou visit our schools
at the time of graduation, you will
see that two-thirds of the time is
occupied for the study of Latin, and
so many other common studies are
dispensed with in order to make room
for higher branches, This is gradual
tion, and not owing to the scholars
but to the teachers. The idea of
putting another study on top of the
three graduating ones is simply redic-
ulous. What person in these hard
times is going to the expense of buy
ing these books, when there is more
to be learned in the common studies.
Let the dictionary be placed in the
list of our school books instead of a
higher branch, and let it be pursued
by every scholar, and see if more is
not accomplished.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
sold Uncle Frank -

Our citizens, no doubt, have missed
the familiar voice of old Uncle Frank
Johnson, colored, on our streets call
ing out the names of the various ar
ticles which he vended. He had be-
come an institution of the town and
no one else could call so loud and
long as uncle Frank. His absence
from his accustomed rounds was
caused by sickness and loss of voice.
He was sick a few weeks, and died
yesterday Thursday morning. He
was an industrious and honest old
colored man, and had accumulated
some property from his earnings. He
was 69years old.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Mems stitch downs, an excellent
article, cheap, at
o14,w GETTINGER 81 HoKE's.
OFF for California.

There seems to be some great at
traction in California for the young
men of this county. A year or two
ago several young men of this place
went to the 'slapd of PROMISE and
their letters written to their young
friends left behind seems to have in
dnced quite a number to follow.
Some few months ago some ten or
twelve left this place to join those
who had gone a year or SO before.
Last Thursday night Charles
Scharff, Chas. w. Bentz, James Ha-
vey, of this place and w. 5. McAlles-
ter, of Hedgesville, left here on the
s O'Clock train to seek their fortunes
in California. They are all young
men of excellent character and hab-
it's, and we trust their brightest an
ticipations may be realized in the
distant land whittier they journey.
Bon voyage, boys.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
MAGISTRATES.
Sad Accident.

Our community was startled We'd
nesday by the announcement that
Mrs. Shipley, wife of Mr.. Monroe
Shipley. engineer, on b. & 0. r. r.. !,
had been shot and fatally wounded
by William Palmer, her cousin, a
young man about 20 years of age.
The facts, as we get them, are these:
Young Palmer was in the street
with a gun which was loaded but not
capped. Mrs. Shipley came out,
when he playfully hurrahed for Til
den, and she replied by hurrahing
for Hayes. He told her to hurrah
for Tilden or he would shoot her.
She said she wouldn' t,and he pointed
his gun at her, as he says, in a play
full manner, and snapped it at her,
when it was discharged, the load en-
tering her neck and ear, inficting a
frightful and mortal wound. She
died late Wednesday night
1t is truly sad affair, and an
other fearful warning against the
careless handling Of firearms. Young
Palmer was taken before Justice
Mathews and committed for furth-
Ell hearing. Mrs. Shipley laid insensi-
BILE from the time she was shot until
her death. Drs. Myers and Snod-
grass gave every possible attention,
but announced from the first that she
could not recover. An inquest was
held over the remains Thursday
morning land verdict rendered that
she came to her death from a gun
shot wound produced by gun in
the hands of William Palmer.
There are too many accidents of
this kind from the careless handling
of firearms. There ought to be a
law severely publishing any one who
points gun or pistol at another,
even in finn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
The Chambersburg Band.

The Chambersburg Band which
came over here Monday night to play
for the Republican meeting left for
home Tuesday at noon. They were
escorted to the train by the Martins
burg Band. The Chambersburg
Band are handsomely uniformed, and
make splendid appearance on the
street. They play we'll, and treated
our citizens to some excellent music.
The march to the depot headed by
the Martinsburg Band, also in fine
uniform, was fine display, and at
tracted large crowd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Granger Excursion

We learn that the tickets to be is
sued for the Granger excursion will
be good for ten days, instead of fif-
teen, as heretofore announced. Per-
sons purchasing a ticket to go with
the excursion, can go on either the
morning train, which leaves here on
and after Monday, at z O'Clock, or
on the train leaving at Ills A. NJ,
on Monday, but on no other day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Dead Letters.

The following list of letters remain
in the postoffice, Martinsburg, w.
Va, Oct. 7, and will be sent to the
dead-letter office October 81, if not
called for:
Mrs M A Berans, Mrs Gilbner,
George Hess, Anna Hyde, Miss Lucy
Hill, Mary Pealor, DR. Geo w Stipp,
(4) Thomas Scott Miss s B Troupe;
also, the following unavailable let
tiers, which are held for postage ::
Mary f Smith, Potersville, Nd,
Emma Zimmerman, Frederick, Md.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
A Change

Mr.. j. w. Ringrose has sold his
stock of goods to Anthony Hedges,
esq.,, who will continue the business
at the old stand, No. 81 North Queen
street. Mr.. Ringrose will remain
for some time with Mr.. Hedges, who
intends to extend the business, and
in addition to doing a trade in gro
ceries, to do an extensive business In
country produce.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
1879 1877
WEST VIRGINIA
UNIVER ITY.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va.

HyHE FALL TERM begins Sept. d.
Il with corps Of ten efficient and ac-
complished Professors and Instructors,
with all the Departments fully equip
ped, and under the superintendency OF
John w. Scott, ID. D., Il. L. d., acting
President, whose large experience.
scholarly attainments and recognized
standing as an educator, justifes the
expectation Of continued and increas-
ing success.
Winter Term begins January Sd !.
Spring Term begins March 9th.
For catalogue and fuller information.
address r. G. BERKELEY, al. NJ.
Secretary of Ia Guilty.
Aug 26,t inch, AZ
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
As il should Re.

The election at this precinct yes
terday passed off without disturb
ance. This is as it should be. The
campaign throughout was conducted
in the best of humor in this place on
both sides, and we are glad that
nothing occurred yesterday to mar
the peace. Men will differ in their
political views, and while each asks
this privilege for himself he should
always be willing to concede the
same to political opponent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
ESTABLISETED 1885,
American and Foreign Pat
enta.

GILMORE Il CO., Successors to CHfp-
MAN HossER 5 Co., Solicitors. Patents
procured in all countries. No FEES In AD-
VANCE. No charge unless the patent il
granted. No fees for preliminary exami-
nations. No additional fees for obtain
ing and conducting rehearing. Special
attention given to Interfering Gases before
the Patent Office, Extensions before Con-
gress, Infringement Suits in different
States, and all litigation appertaining to
GILMORE q Co FOR PAMPHLET OF SIXTY
PAGEs.
old Bounty Land Warrants
The last Report of the Commissioner OF
the General Land Office shows 2,s97 800
acres of Bounty Land Warrants outstand-
ing. These were issued under acts oh
1855 and prior acts GILMORE & co.
pay cash for them. Send by registered
letter. Where Assignments are imper-
feet we give Instructions to perfect them
United States General Lama
Office.
Contested Land Cases prosecuted before
the United States General Land Office
and Department ofthe Interior. Private
Land Claims, MINING and PRE-. EMPTY u
Claims. and HOMESTEAD Gases attended
to.
Arrears Of pay ara Bounty
OFFICERS, SoIpIEsa. and Sailors Of the.
late war, or their heirs, are in many
cases entitled 10 money from the Govern
ment of which they have no knowledge
Write full history of service, and state.
amount Of pay and bounty received. En-
close stamp to GILMORE & CO., and "a
full reply, after examination, will be CIV
en- you free.
Pensions.
All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS
wounded ruptured, or injured in the late
| war, however slightly, can obtain PEN
sion by addressing GILMORE & CO.,
Cases prosecuted by GILMORE 4 CO.
before the Supreme Court of the United
States, the Court Of Claims and the South
| ern Claims Commission.
Each department Of our business g con-
Quoted in separate bureau, under ths'
charge Of the same experienced parties
employed By the old firm Prompt at
tention to all business entrusted to GLE
MORE & co. is thus scored. We desire y
win success by deserving Il.
Address GILMORE a. co..
Washington y. e.
| June 10, wifi.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
A Good Neighb0rhe0d.

A person who was looking at a
house the other day said he couldn It
afford to pay so much rent. 'Well,
look at the neighborhood," replied
the woman. "You can borrow fiat
irons next door, coffee and tea across
the street, and there's big pile of
wood belonging to the school-house
right across the alley ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
An Old Citizen.

Mr.. John Snider, who resides in
this county near the Morgan county
line, was in town Thursday walking
about our streets. There is nothing
remarkable in this, however, but the
remarkable part is that Mr.. Snider is
SO years old. He is perhaps the old
est man in the county, and is yet
quite vigorous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Quarterly Meeting.

A protracted meeting is now in
progress in the NJ. E. church South
at Bedington, under the pastorage of
Rev. John Wolf. We learn that
much interest is manifested, land that
some conversions have already taken
place. Rev. j. 2. Hyde of this place,
occupied the pull pit on Sunday morn
ing and night, and preached very eff
fective sermons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
still About.

The Hagerstown Ne,cs says: Ran
dali, "the evangelist" whom the
american styles "a dead-beat of the
worst character has been operating
in Baltimore lately collecting onemy
-''fOr prisoners. Randall is scarce
ly responsible for what he does. He
is partially crazy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Matrimonial.

In another column we publish the
marriage notice of Mr.. III. G. Robin
son, of this place, taken from Chi
cago paper. We extend our congrat-
ulations, and wish him and his fair
bride the fullest measure Of happi-
ness and prosperity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-14
Gentlemen Read.

Calico Shirts, % cents; Linen Bo
som do. so cents; Undershirts. fgoodl
37a cents; Drawers, IS cents. Also
a full line Cloths, Cassimeres, Hats,
Boots, Shoes, &C., at
Oct. 13-1tdaw] TIMBERLAKE's.