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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17
A Quick Wit.

Colonel B. was standing in the square
of town not far from Danbury, the
other day, when he spied farmer who
some weeks ago had sold him load of
very "crooked" hay. The party in
question is an active professor of re-
ligion, and most jealous worker for his
own pocket. The mans profession and
practice being in such marked contrast,
caused the colonel to eye him with dis
like. When he came up the colonel
charged him with deception in the mat
ter of the hay. The skinflint stoutly
denied the charge. The colonel drew
himself up to full height and disdain-
fully observed:
81 am soldier, sir-not liarl"
$50 am I a soldier" whined the pro-
moter of crooked" hay.
"You9" calculated the colonel, in a
tone of disgust. "What kind of SOL
dier are you?"
"I'm soldier of the cross" said the
skinfint, with detostable flourish of
the hand.
"That may be-" said the colonel,
dryly, shut you've been on furlough
ever since I knew YOU"
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

Education,

The New York Times, in an article on
education, says that comparatively few
teachers have the rare faculty of i'm
parting their knowledge to others, and
that they thus reduce teaching to sim
pie placing before the students certain
set of rules, which are merely committed
to memory and recited-not thoroughly
comprehended and applied. Speaking
OF the dead languages, it says OF one
thing there can be small doubt, that the
time consumed in a classical course
might be much more profitably employ
cd. French and German might be adj
vantageously substituted for Latin and
Greek, and history, science, English
composition and general literature for
the mathematics. 1t is presumed that
students, before entering college, are as
familiar as they need DO with the best
uses of their own tongue, and with all
the lower branches of instruction; but
this, as everybody knows, or ought to
know, is most violent presumption.
Very few of them can write woll-many
are troubled to manage an ordinary let
ter-even after graduating, and they
are generally almost as ignorant of the
proper equipments of actual life as if
they had been shut up in a monastery.
Usually lacking familiarity with bellies
tettres, these wondrous alumni are de-
plorably deficient in practical knowl-
edge, without which education may be
ornamental, but well nigh useless.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17
A Young Emperor.

The little emperor OF China is about
to commence his Notwithstanding
to report. He is only six years old.
The fourteenth of May was chosen as
the propitious day for him to begin his
systematic studies, the astrologists hav-
ing ascertained this important point.
His little majesty will study in what is
called the "Jou- King Room" of the
imperial palace. Hong Toung- Hoet
and Hia-Toung- Schian will be his tu-
tors, He will learn the Mantchoo and
Mongol languages and literatures at the
same time, with riding, archery, swim
ming, blowing, and other bodily exer-
cises. A young companion will be ap-
pointed to receive all the foggings in
Cured by the imperial boy-an arrange
ment which would suit many another
schoolboy.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17
An Immense Hog.

A hog raised in Monroe, Mo, to be
exhibited at the Centennial, is described
as being of black and white color, and
is cross of the China and Poland. 1t
is five years old; was born in Missouri,
on the farm of Mr.. Joseph Pond. 1t
measures seven feet four inches in
length, three feet four inches in height,
is fully thirty inches across the back,
girths nine feet, and weighs 1,54O
pounds. 1t has been fed principally
upon milk, with small quantities of corn
occasionally to give solidity to the flesh,
and shows that no particular pains have
been taken to give it an artificial ap-
pearance. Its hair is rough, its skin and
flesh is rough and thick with dandruff,
and it is by no means thing of beauty.
Still it is claimed that it is the largest
and heaviest hog on the globe.
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Fully Satisfied.

A pleasant little anecdote is told of a
six-year-old son of one of the most sue
cessful concert managers of New York.
He had been invited to several children 8
parties, and thought he must give par
ty also. So he asked friend of the
family if he could have the seats taken
Jut of the music hall and have the
party there. The gentleman humorously
sent word to him that he would stake
the matter into consideration and let
him know. This reply the boy con-
side,ed very favorable, and SO thought it
time to make other arrangements. He
soon buttonholed his father and said
81 feel sure of the hall, and now want
Won Bulow to play the piano"
"But," said the astonished parent,
"Von Bulow's lowest price els seven
hundred dollars"
"Well," replied the boy, very earn
s,stly, 81 think 1 should be willing to
nav that"
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Soft Soap as a Weapon.

The most memorable cleaning that
ever was done with soft soap was when
it cleaned out band of savages.
"Soft soap" was first most effectuany
applied in this country by the Swedish
women who defended tho old Qog)
Swedes' church below Philadelphia, be-
fore the city was laid out. A friendly
squaw gave notice of an intended at
tack by the Indians. Tho Scandinavian
ladies' were boiling soap, and they at
once concluded to convert the con-
tents OF the kettle into ammunition OF
defense. They lifted it into the church,
with fire wood to keep it hot. AS the
warriors begun to undermine the foun-
dations they received on their bare
backs spirited fire of the terrible ma
terial, which in due time sent them
bowling into the wilderness. The Incl
dent was related by participant, who
died in London OF an advanced age. She
was the granddaughter of the Swedish
burgher, Suen Schulz.
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FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
Tho business of General Interest Trans
acted.
SENATE.

Mr. Sargent ORep.), OF California, presented
a petition of the disbursing clerks in the Exc
cvting department Of the government, remon-
stratng against the passage of the bill legaliz-
ing assignments Of pay inado by officers of
the government Referred.
The House bill transferring the custody OF
certain Indian trust funds was passed.
Mr.. Allison (Rep.), Of Iowa, called up the
Senate bill providing for an agreement with
the Sioux nation in regard to portion Of their
reservation, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Edmunds (Rep.), Of Vermont, offered a
substitute authorizing the President with
the advice and consent Of the Senate, to ap-
point commission of five persons to visit the
Sioux, with the view to negotiate with them
a treaty or agreement for the cessation Of the
right of those tribes to the Black Hills, in
Dakota Territory, and appropriate s5V, 200 to
pay the expenses of said commission. Agreed
to, and the bill was read q third time and
passed-yeas, 80 I; nays, 8.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill making appropriations for the legisls-
tive, executive aud Judicial expenses of the
government for the year ending June 30, 1877,
the pending question being on the amendment
of the committee on appropriations to restore
the salary Of the President to $4,000 from
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

A number of gentleman lately from
the East were congregated on a street
corner in San Francisco the other day,
when they saw two-horse dray loaded
down with what they took to be lead
bars, stalled on Montgomery street.
Great was their surprise when informed
that the lead bars were silver bricks
from the Bonanza mines, being taken to
Flood & O'Brien's bank, and that over
a hundred thousand dollars in value was
intrusted to the custody of one man,
and hauled around the streets like any
other merchandise.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17
Growing Over the silver.

A New York correspondent of an ex-
change says: People who have been
signing for years for metallic currency
don't find the boon blessing. Every
hour in the day the paying teller has a
quarrel with his patrons, who demand
stamps and get specie. The belle in the
cars hands up fifty cent stamp and
looks with dismay ct the handful of coin
returned, which weighs down her pocket
and bursts out the side of her imported
portemonnaie. People everywhere are
signing over the departure of the much
abused but convenient currency OF the
war.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

WHY IT Is.-The editor of the Pail
Mall Budget says one of the chief rea-
sons why dueling has become less
fashionable is because 80 little satisfac-
ton is obtained from it. A man feels
aggrieved at some slight to his honor,
and demands satisfaction, but he cannot
get it. He dare not kill his adversary
and his adversary dare not kill him, for
fear of the gallows,
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Liberal. late Isaac 8, Spaldinc

LIBERAL.-The late Isaac 8. Spalding,
of Nashua, New Hampshire, was in a
benevolent mood when he bequeathed
to the towns of New Ipswich, Walton,
and Amherst $4,000 each; New Hsmp.
shire Insane Asylum, $40, Dart
mouth College, 5000; Appleton Acade-
my at New Ipswich, $1,000; First Con-
gregational church at Nashua, 5000,
and 81 900 to the Sunday-school of the
same church.
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Desirable Business Opportunity.

A largo and we'll known New York house,
about to establish an agency in this town and
county, require tho services Of an active and
reliable man or woman. The compensation
will be LIBERAL while little or no capital is re-
quired. Only an energetic and trustworthy
person will be accepted. Write to G. g. Hubert,
p. o. Box 5G29, N. Y. city, for full particulars.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

II .JohnsOn's Anodyne Linin,ent is
half as valuable as people say it is, no family
shodld be without it. Certainly no person,
be he lawyer, doctor, minister, or Of any other
profession, should start on journey without
it. No sailor, fisherman or woodsmsn should
be without it. In fact. it is needed wherever
there is an ache, sprain, cut, bruise, cough or
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous ahec.
tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using JUNIPER Tar Soar. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
Co.. New York, Is there are many limitations
made with common tar, all Of which are worth
lana -QOSn.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

What are the credentials OF GLENN s
SULPHUR SOAR? Firstly, it is Endorsed by medi-
cal men as disinfectant, deodorizer, and rome
dy for local diseases Of the skin. Secondly, it
is all admirable article for toilet use. Thirdly,
it is inexpensive Depot, Crittenton's, No. Z
Sixth avenue, New York.
Beautify without risk with Hills Instan-
taneous Hair Dye.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

At our request Cragin & Co., OF Phil.
adelphia, Pa, have promised to send
any of our readers, gratis ION receipt Of
fifteen cents to pay postage), sample
of Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

Farmers and "horsemen are con-
tinuslly inquiring what we know Of the utility
of Sheriddn's Cauatry Condition POWDERS,
and in reply we would say, through the columns
of this paper, that We have heard from hun
dreds who have uted them with gratifying re-
suits that is also our experience. =
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Paid Nearly $500!

=, january =, loiD
II. r. STEVENS, Esq
Dear Sir-When about six months old I was vaoinat.
cd The parties who were vaccnnatsd from tho same
to such an extent that rolled In bran 10 prevent
settled In my heat remained In this condition about
twenty years. troubled Ill the time with breaking
10 nay head and dischatgng corruption from At
THIS time small kernel appeared my neck, gradually
incrensh. IN Size until tuor formed OF such immense
size could ees It by turning my eyes downward All
this Tina was taking various remedies for my blood
without " substantial benefit.
then went to prominent physician Ia Boston, who,
during his treatment OF six mont tbs anced the tumor
eight times, which co me nearly $500. This left me
with rough aggravated without at all diminish.
Ing tho sze of the tumor an In sckly feeble condi.
tion. l consulted another physlcan In Natlok, who,
after considerable time succeeded In healing the
wi bout reducing tho sire Al this point commenced
TO use VfaErNE through tho earnest persuasion Of
friend, After hnd taken this medicine about one
body seemed TO be undergoing radical change, until.
titles From this time 1t decreaso1 In size. untl the
bunch disappeared, bat my neck ttill beas tho ugly
scars of the sore and lance. l am now healthy and
strong and able to work every day.
i will also mention that have been acute sufferer
from inflammatory rheumatism ever since oan remem-
Der, until commencing the use OF VEGErINE, when
almost Immediately all rheumatic pains ceased This
statement l volunteer for the purpose of benehtng
other suffering humanity and you will confer favor by
giving 1t Us much publicity as thought proper.
WY u. M. sAvELs,
Ashland, Mass
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-06-17

Vegetine will cleanse scrofula from
the system. Try it.
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VNHEN WRITING TO ADNEnTIsKRa,
w please say that you saw the ADVERTISE
unenf In this Dprcr-
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-12-14

:. friend writes us an interesting letter from
Birch Cooley Renville county, enclosing the
vote Of the county This new county, despite
.,srasshoppers and hard times, polled la7o votes
5 or these HAYES had $50, Tilden 2Si. cooper
J 56.. Strait SIS, Wilder o7l Donnelly 10 DA-
vid Benson, independent, WAS elected . me
WHO had 2s7 votes. Bowler. Dem. who had
,sa, and po-,nan, Greenhacker. who received
IS votes. ,
Our correspondent expresses his regret that
the Dvmocsa,s and Cireeneackers did not com
bine on Hoa. Ara Barton for Congress ne
thinks he would have carried Renville county
But Ara was no, .sound on the money ques-
tom" hence he was thrown overheard.
Our CORE s,ondent complains that the Nor
wsgians have "csptured every Office IN th'
county from the highest to the lowest
We thank all the earnest friends whit
worksi tor rs in kenville county.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
RAMSEY. District Court End. judicial

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
RAMSEY. District Court End. judicial
District.
Thomas Bowers pitt
vs.
William Dawson, Maria l.. Car
den and Peter S Garden her hus-f SUMMONS
hand and Dewitt c. Jones Def.
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, to the above
named defendants:
You and each Of ron arr hereby summoned
| and required to answer the complaint IN tins
action which said complaint has been 1ied IN
the office Of the Clerk OF said court IN the city
| Of ST. Paul in the aforesaid county and state
| and to serve a copy of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscribers, At their ONCE IN
| 81 Paul, in said Ramsey County. seAie OF
Minnesota within twsnty days after the service
Of this summons upon you, exclusive OF the
dav Of such service, and ii ron fail to answer
the said complaint within the time Aforesaid The
Plaintiff in this action will apply TO the court
for the relief demanded therein, besides the
costs and disbursement herein
Dated November 9th A. ID. 1870
Il MAD s THOMPSON.
Plaintiffs Attorneys St Paul, Mimi.
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Cheap Dry Goods: Prices Accommodated
to The Hard Times.

DO not forget that ingersoll Co. are no"
selling the very best quality Of goods at ex-
tremely low prices. Their stock on hand y
carefully selected in the eastern markets aud
ia one OF the largest in the state,
They solicit continuance OF this custom,
and are prepared to send on application speci-
mems oil various fabrics, with the prices marked
thereon to all who may apply for the same,
and if the goods subsequently sent do not cor
respond with the quality and prices OF the
sample they will return the money. All mis-
takes Of any kind are cheerfully corrected.
Hard times should induce the people to
make their money so as TAR Is possible; u
viii cost nothing TO send for samples fon
can compare the prices and quality OF goods
with those OF your home stores.
The holidays are coming when you swiii
want to make presents to yonr friends. Send
| 10 Iurersoll 4 Co. aud So. how cheaply you
can buy dry goods for cash
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ora, weeks nast. Hoes (dressed) have been
large receipt, as also dressed peel ~
commodities. including butter, poultry, c ~,
have also arrived freely. Trade VIII .lso
northwestern portions OF the Siale, a. ma
with Manitoba, has been active sWnel 80 with
the northwest and the Indian country VII
continue throughout the winter, as the Noi tn
ern Pacific railroad has undertaken, WIN '.o
War Department., to keep the road open ~
Bismarck dnring the winter. Inele ;n+or
every reasonable prospect LOT q Rv0u "dnc-
trade in most articles OF asflcui'ui@A e
ton. a.;s;ro I'D. |
FLOUR-The recent sharp and decisive ao-
vance imsyvheat has resulted, as Of course IN an
advance in the holding and ASKING ploo -
flour. There is only moderate local oe,nanu,
but eastern orders have been brisk, aud nave
been universally filed at formerly quo'etu o the
East comprise xxx bakers flour, or :. patent
process The latter quality is a tavorlte IN
| rrood 1nanv eastern markets over the best qnAi,
nitv Of winter wheat flour that st. Louis or all
The West can turn out. Our best bakers, noul
| IS also favorite at the East, and the aelnano
from various sections Is rapluly s.aod anal
some consignments ofespecially gooa qusl-
;+v If flour are held now at $6.OOa6.2o Ior
! stya;ght NIX. but ordinary makes are quo1a-
hIa q sh -. for similar quality. "Superia-
tive ;, or patent process flour is firm at$7 ;ooa
900 as to brand and quallty uas. . ~ =.
Xxx are salable at the wide range OF "a Ooaa 20;
ordinary XXX at s3.75a4.OO per Dbl. BUCK,
wheat flour is in first rate supply ana Is onerea
al s6 90 per Dbl; rye flour is rather scarce al
So SO per sack, or $500 per Dbl boiteo c0 ,no
meal Is in fair demand at sl.55al.oo per ioo
lbs o.l,v ,ov;aw
WHEAT-Since our last weekly revi1W
prices in this market have advanced ul;'1eIiaiis
'lI,he markets. of the world had advanced, AM
, hence this one had to follow1nsult. An Ing
great markets are lust now on pc downward
J trade. dull, and. III some instances low" 81,
IJonbtless the late upward movement was to !"
e nronounced. and values may fall BACK q tflne
!, Int the opinion herein expressed NOUNS AZ
r we still regard as sound doctrine, VIZ: 'na
5 wheat and all brea6sautfs will gradually ou
surely advance in iprice tuntil the spring, an
that spring prices will be much oe'tef 'h"'' ''''
prices. 40
e No. wheat in this market Is quo1aple 'o-o''
at Sl.lO No. l.O5;No. 9oc.
i The following are the quotatlons VI ~,
wheat in the great markets yesterday wen az
It Yesterday: showing the course OF prices o''in
! the week under review.
Last week. ms Weel
g Iiverpool. 9s7dalOs Cd Ss sua.os .
New York. Sl.34Kai.36 sl.o4a, :
Chicago i.loAai,iois 17g
Milwaukee,, A.@V
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CHlcAoo, Feb, Sd :s73.

Having received many inquiries from mem
hers Of onr parish respecting Sewing Machines,
we nave deemed it Of Importance 10 examine
the difsren. kinds of machines now manu-
factured and after careful am .nV Wuiar =
Wilson TO be lar superior to any other sewing
,,'n.b;ne that we have seen. For variety OF
work. beauty Of finish. silence, spread, and
son is. in our opinion. unsurpassed ard We
can confidently recommend It to our people
'"i' A. NJ. NIEDERKORN.
Snnerior of Convent, Sacred Heart.
SULLIVAN,
Principal sacred Heart paroch'al School,
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MARKET REPORTS


ST. PAUL. Dec IA, 1876.
we have again to report = moderately active
wholesale trade, which has extended to nearly
iii III, different departments. As most coun-
az dealers are running with light stocks. =
ta'r demand for goods t. fill assortments - sx-
,.s.,si 10 continue. Collections are not BRISK,
IN, are generally reported fair for the season.;
The most noticeable feature OF the week has
-. az. ns.vv ADVANCE in leather, caused it
i stated. hv tie excessive European demand.
in an,icipa,.on Of general war on the cont.
nent An heavy goods, particularly sole aud
some styles Q. upper. are advanced ~ per cent.
over Angus: prizes, and consaa ~ ,i n.sn1 !,
will also b. noticed that kerosene OIL Is sd
vanced saac FER gallon. There are no Other
fluctuations os importance.
PIoprc8 AID PRovrs1oS1-
The produce trads. during ths .pae weak
has been fairly active. The arrivals Of con
and oats have besn more liberal than for ~
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holloway's Pills.

h,id hy the nnblic, steadily increases their
d.,nand They act directly on the. system,
removing all distractions, renovatln. me
snr;nas Of lits, purifying the blood, and totally
Indicating liver complaints, indigestion, pam
~ the side ami general debility. Sold every
,yhays d, eeuts per box or pot,
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vO SUBSCRIBERS.

Hemember tina, it is an invarlaole
,,le IA discontinue sending the ANTI
Mo~opor,sr at the end ofthe period pald
tor We have no right to presume that
i, subscriber desires his paper continued
;tho docs not renew and remit; and we
a.. NOT willing to force it on him.
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36, 400 Acres Minnesota
Lands For Sale.

These lands are located ir the hest grain,
stock and wool growing regions of the mort h !,
west; healthy climate, rich soil pure water,
Company also offers for sale 800 million feet
Of Pine Timber, n large portion Of which can be
manufactured on the line of the railroad. Tim
Der will be set apart for the use Of each mill
low prices made for sumpage; special rates OF
freights given, and every facility offered to
make the business permanent and profitable.
JOHN II. IL6LEY.
President and Land Commissioner,
ST. PAUL, MINI.
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FLUCTUATIONS OF THE WEEK.
Collor,;ro ar. the closing prices OF Wneat.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. IL
FLOUR-Quiet and unchanged. ~ ,
t;RAIN-Nheat, lower and active; NO. :
Chicago spring 81 l7ai.i7 s-s cash; LIZ 1-ea
i. IS seller Jannary; Sl.l94 seller February
No. 8 Chicago 81 Os LOS; rejected "a zoe,
RECElPTS-Flour 1900 bbis. wheat 4,oVo
bushels. ~ -,
Al, 900 bus.
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Attention.

p,,u.basefs will advance their own interests as
NV examiuile the complete stock OF Dry o1 1;eh
atB.F. Zahln u Co,s-Seven 1orie1 R'oad thei,
they are Offering at bottom e' aa pa,uu,
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a,oo,,e .be four thousand Sewing Machlnes
A,li ~ .be different underwear Manufactures
IN the city CT Troy, n Y, we search III vain
for shuttle Machine. .h,;shroants are
The prop-ietors OF these es,a ,pina Machines
men o. i"ls r,atrv maintained for the Wheeler
S'a W VII prove conclusivsly that it stands
,rith0r- q rival.
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Whii. we regret the defeat OF Hon ueorge
g ,hamberln for the House III Dakota county
i viii be n qualification to Mr. C's. friends 70
know that he received a handsome ehuofs.
,neat IN his own town. Na'efioIu, sle NJ
~ - Gov ,ba representative ticket or when
NJ rhnmb,rlin received 10. 1t speaks wei
ra, y man when IL stands SO high anon
those who know hun best.