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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16
The Disputed States
FLORIDA.


The Congressional committee, in Fiori
da, is still at work on Leon county,
and appears to work quite slowly. The
republican Us had most of yesterday, and have had
submitted bu. little 10 rebuttal of the charges
made yesterday. The Supreme Court will re-
asst IA ble this morning, and the mandamus
case will be taken up fer iaal argument aud
discussion. Everything is quiet and dull.
LOUISIANA.
The Louisiana Congressional House Com
mittee examined a number OF coIored witnesses
Yesterday and made some Interesting develop
men,s tending to invalldate the testimony OF
the other side. The committee state, however,
that they are much impeded 10 their lnvestiga-
ton by the action of The republicans, who are
supposed to be acting under instructions from
Washington. President Orton declines to respect
the subj O .as upon WesIero Uaion Telegraph
employees, and awaits the enforcement OF the
committees demand.
row occurred la,t night between William
Youog, mate of the steamboat Poluteveot, aud
TWO colored roustabouis. The mate ordered
them IF the boat. They Wcnt.f, but returned
with pistols, when they we're hted upoo by a
deck hand, and the two negroes wounded. Il
large crowd of negroes collected about tie boat,
when the police arrested Billy Hanlio, who
had done the shooting. The negroes took Ham
lilo from the poIico, but he was hnal!y rescued
by some white men, and placed Ii 10 the Harbor
station. The police attempted 10 remove Ham.
liu TO The Central station for safety. A relu-
torcement Of Metropo'itaos had been ordered
to the scene of trouble, and when they started
of With The prisoner they we're attacked with
stones aud brickbats, and finally fired upon.
The police returned the fire with revolcers.
Many shots we're fired, and ten or Twelve ne
groes aud three or four whites wounded.
The following was telegraphed North last
night:
Hon Samuel j. Randall, Speaker, flashing
ton, d. c.:
Every obstacle has been and will be inter
posed to hinder this committee in the discharge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

RICHMOND, Dec. l5.-This winter is the
duilest ever known 10 this city. There are but
few strangers at the hotels, aud following oui
the wise saying that poor people ought to
stay at home" not many visitors are ~scjourn-
ing 10 our luidst. Times are as Hamlet says,
"out of joint" and there is not much display
of style. Society has 9aieted down, and the
"haut ton" don't dash much. You rarely hear
of a stunning bali on a costly rout this season.
Thore are more stag and hen parties than we're
ever heard of. The men have their cubs and
the ladies their sewing societies., and they each
gang their owo gail" aud seem we'll satisfied
with their respective coursts. Tue insecure
feeling among business meu at this critical
lime makes them disposed to be economical,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

for a lager beer garden. The squirrels and
English sparrows will hardly object to this ar.
rapgemeut, as their subsistence would then b,
more certain.
Gen. Bradley Johnston visit to South Caro-
lima so interested him 10 the condition Of that
down-trodden State that to-day he introduced
a series of strong resolutions 10 regard to affairs
in that State.
The joint Con- nIttee 90 Finance Of the Gen
eral Assembly have decided to make 40 changes
10 the State tax law as it stands at present. aol
but . few unimportaGt changes will be made il
the Licenses.
Miss Nors Kelley, sister of Hon. A. Nj.
Kelley. took tho white veil and habit OF the
Order of the Virsitatioa at The convent MVrte
Maria TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

The spreading of the fire in Little Rock,
Ark, Thursday night, was stopped at MID
night. The loss is $40, 900. Among the
losses is the Metropolitan Hotel. A falling
wall injured several persons. aDopg them Nor
timer Baker fatally, aud Phillips dangerously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

That the radicals are alarmed at the hrm
stand taken by the lodiana democrats Is APP
parent from the haste with which they dis.
patched Senator Morton home to olgapize their
forces In that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

Presideu. Onon. of tn. Wes:etu UGion l'''
egraph Company, refuses to allow Co"ir>'-
sioDaI ;Dye. iyatiDg COMMIT tees 10 exatniue INC
record Of kilograms 10 his off es.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

A destructive fra occurred yesterday a. BOZ
var. Tenn. Tw.niy Two houses IN al ""'e
burned, among them ne postoth-e End eSp'"'-
eff 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

IST OF LETTERS remaining IN the alrs-
IL andria. Va. Postotice D.c"nb"r IL, 1919
Persons calling for letters will say they ale al
yertised and give the date OF the list. -,
If not called for within thirty days. they WIZ
sent to the dead letter office, in NashlAgto"
Alexander. Samuel Kern, Capt Thos W
Atweil, Mss Carrie Lloyd, Mrs freak
Bu,l6r, Mis- Ann NJ Laws, Nmb
Cooley, Samuel, col Nils Mrs .u@sh
Carter, Miss Julia Merchant, MIS- > IL
Gibson. Mrs allie Porter. Mr. III
Harr son, Vim Roller, kD
He!mn, JAS stewart t!.za
Barsch, Mrs Julia Simpson, Ms u! il
Hawkins. Mrs Bette Shelton, Thornton
jackson, Mrs Celia White, ~ -.
Jackson, i w Ware, MIS- Sn'!,7
Johnson Miss K Wright, Kanda!l
doc 16-lt w. N. BERkLEi. /. NJ
DONELESS GOLDFISH for sale BY
u nov4 GEO. McBURNEY son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-16

DONELESS GOLDFISH for sale BY c,r
d noy4 GEO. McBURNEY son
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
Personal.

Hon. Thad G. Pound, member of cong.
ress-elect. from the 9Th Wisconsin district,
is at the Harper House.
A telegram was received last night an
nouncing that the father of Mr.. John
Sauerman, of this city, had died at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, at his home
In Grown Point, Indiana, and Mr.. Sauer-
man left for that place this morning to
attend the funeral
Capt. i. NJ. Haverstick and wife have
returned from their trip to the east.
The term of her appointment having
expired, Miss Mary Davenport. for the
past two years apd half the recording
angel" at the circuit clerks Office, left for
her home in Cambridge on the afternoon
Peoria train to-day. Miss Davenport has
made many friends while here and all of
her acquaintance will be sorry that she
has gone away. Mr.. E. H. Bowman,
present mail agent between this city and
Chicago, will be appointed deputy circuit
clerk, as per arrangement made with Har-
son on the day of the nominating conven-
ton, on condition that he would withdraw
from the contest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
A Fine House on 18th Street, Erected
by II. Burgower.


Mr.. Henry Burgower has just had a
fine residence erected on 18th street, be.
tween Sixth and Seventh avenues. 1t is a
two story frame, and % by 46 feet in size.
The first story contains four fine rooms
parlor, sitting room, dining room and
kitchen-besides pantries, bath room and
water closet.
The second story contains four dormi
tories, with closets in each.
The west end of the cellar which is I'm.
der the kitchen has been fitted up as a
laundry, with water and other necessary
conveniences near.
The house, which will be for rent when
completed. will be very convenient one,
and speaks well for the taste of Mr.. I. n.
Holmes, the architect. The contract for
erecting the house was given to Fred
Koch, and he let the various branches of
work to the following parties: Stone
work, Julius Strahle; brick work. B. M.
Thordenburg; plastering, P1aff & Kinner;
painting, Hans Rabe, while Mr., Koch
done the carpentering himself
When completed the building will cost
about $4,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

The lists of Republicans now in New
Orleans discloses two curious things: first,
that none of the able men Of the Republi-
can party are on the ground; land second,
that none OF its conspiciously upright men
are there. The ablest of them is John
Sherman, a pettifogging country lawer;
and one of the best of them is Garfield
Heaven save the mark! Most of them
are men of no reputation good or bad, and
wholly unknown to the great audience of
the nation, They are mostly Grant
obscure friends. The Democrats, on the
other hand, are represented ty some of
the first men in the country, and their
whole delegation does not comprise a
single man of obscure record or tainted
reputation. The fact is, that the promi-
nent Republicans throughout the country
were too wise to go to Louisiana. They
foresaw that infamous frauds would be
attempted, for which they would be held
responsible because of their presence and
their sympathy with the men who COM
mitted them. They foresaw, too. the
intense popular indignation that would
follow any such attempt, and they knew
that the implicated men would be branded
forever by the wrath of the American
people. They foresaw clearly the fulfil
ment of the prediction of the New York
Herald that the Republican leaders who
are even remotely connected with such a
deed will dig deep their own graves, and
two years hence they will be buried be-
yond hope of resurrection. Like wise
men, Evarts and Dix, sand the more dis
tinguished Republicans, see the wrath to
come and flee away.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

HE GRARD UNION, OF NEw YoRK.-
The Grand Union Hotel. opposite Grand
Central Depot, New York, is one Of the
largest and most popular of The New
York city first class hotels It is so con
yeniently located to the Grand Central
Depot. that all expense Of carriage and
baggage expressase is saved its guests
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York, or to attend the ZEN.
tennial, will do well to give the Grand
Union trial. The Grand Union supplies
every advantage afforded by FIRST class
hotel. while the rates of CHARGES are
the times. =
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

P0SitiUely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as q trial will prove
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN l. MCKINsTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent BY mail for so ccnts.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any a.
tections Of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty yearg ~ j. j,
Davis(now deceased) and you WI be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN Il
MCK1NSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealerSin Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery 4 Tyler, Lafayettee. In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John 4. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents. s College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

Our FAMILY BREAD. Truly, the most
important authorizations to avoid are those
which are calculated to injure the staff of
life"-our faulty bread. We know that
merchants who supply their customers
with pure articles like DR., Prices Cream
Baking Powder, retain better patrons.
have a larger trade, ands axe more money
than those who tuy and recommend
adulterated powders. because they are
cheap. Besides, it is pleasure to have
articles that never fail to give satisfaction,
and that can be used with safety. DIR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder is certainly
the most perfect baking powder made,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
MOLINE.
as~The schools will be closed to-mc

aEThe schools will be closed to-mor-
row.
BaSeveraI important suits are pend.
ing against the city.
HEThe council meet in regular session
on Monday Dec. 4th.
sgAdvertise 10 THE ARGUS, the live
Hest paper circulating in the three cities.
B@ he Marshal & Garland minstrels
appear at Timm's Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 9Th,
sarThe dance this evening at Timnl 3
hail will be first class. 1t is strictly pri-
vate.
BarTiekets for the Barnabee concert
we're selling lively to-day. 1t will be
| first class.
Philadelphia and back in 80 min
Hall, Friday and Saturday, this week.
BG@Dr. p. L. McKinnie, who is in at
tendance on Henry Monahan, reports his
patient as out of danger. Monahan had a
close 'call !"
Grand rattle. tonight at Frank
Schrader's saloon, Main street, Drop in
and try your luck. 8H dit
BG- Thanksgiving lunch at Frank
Schrader's tomorrow Turkey. chicken.
fish, ETC. Everything first-class Don't
you forget it. dit.
BGrC. c. Clendenin, better known as
Lengthy Cash" is in charge at the
post Office drug store during the absence
of the Judge"
Bg-A billiard match is on the tapis
between too amateur experts. The match
will be at Hannecke & Schrader's senate
billiard rooms and bids fair to be closely
contested
s6@The board of education held an un-
| important meeting on Monday evening.
matters passed upon, after which the
board adjourned.
BdThere was a lively fracas between a
couple of business men on last Saturday
nj ht. The affair was caused by a misun-
Outstanding about a business transaction
and was red hot while it lasted. 1t did
not get into the police courts SO that
names are withheld.
| RaFUnion Thanksgiving serviceswill be
held tomorrow, at the Congregational
church at which Rev. j. W. Haney, of
the N, e. church will preside. The ex-
cellent singing choir of the Congreg ational
church will sing some ofits best selections.
Services begin at 10 o'clock -..-..
BgThe highway commissioners met
on Saturday last-at least the they rode
out to the new road, looked it over re-
turned, charged it to the township, and
adjourned to repeat the dose on Dec I'd.
vi course this is economy, meeting once
week
Following are the officers elected
by the Swedish NJ. E. Sunday school for
the ensuing term: Ell. W. Eklund, sup
erintendent; John G. Kneberg. assist.
ant superintendent: Fred Leafgren, Sec
rotary John w. johnson, treasurer; J.
A. Gustus, librarian; J. p Seden, assist
ant librarian; j, W. johnson, Chorister:
Miss Hannah Kneberg. organist. The
school numbers 70 members.
B9rProf P, G. Meliu, of Angus
tana college, will lecture in the Swedish
language, at the Congregational church.
on Saturday evening, Dec I'd. Subject:
"Politeness and Unpoliteness. In ad
dltion to the lecture there will be some
tine vocal and instrumental music by the
college Quartette,' and the Augustana
Silver Cornet Band. Admission SO cents.
Children under II years 25 cents. All,
especially Scandinavians, are cordially in-
vited. =
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
LADIES' Get Pozzon;,s Mea;oa,oa r..

LADIES' Get Pozzoni's Medicated Com.
plexion Powder, 1t imparts to the skin a
beautiful transparent whiteness, makes the
skin delicately soft and smooth, removes
treckles, tan, and allays all irritation
This valuable cosmetic. can be used with
the greatest confidence, there is nothing
Injurious In its composition, no lime, no
white lead, no arsenic or other deadly
poisons: Sold wholesale and retail s.
Louis, Mo-, and by Il. Breunert. Emil
hebler, z. Speidel and Renser & Thouas.
Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

1t Illden electors or Hayes electors in
any state have majority of the votes
actually cast" and enough are excluded
by state canvassers to change that MAORI
ty. the mere fpsi DAFT of board will not
satisfy the country. Senator BoutwelTs
committee established that kellogg himself
hired Frank EPowers to s"bulldoze" the
Fellcianas and surrounding parishes in
1874 and if the same thing has been done
under the same Kellogg in 1875, the facts
must not be suppressed or concealed
Facts! Factsl These are what the country
seeks. and will have. And when the
nation gets the facts, it will arply the law
and maintain order.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIvEN''-The
most wonderful discovery known to man is
now offered for sale by all the enterprising
druggists. They have just received a
supply of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds,
Asthama aud Bronchitis. 1t cures the
worst cases in the shortest time possible.
There is no medicine in the world that can
show more evidence of real merit than Dr.
Kings New Discovery. If you have any
doubt about its true value, 90 to your
druggist and get trial bottle free of cost
or regular size bottle for one dollar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
Military Rule

The session of congress will begin next
Monday under the guns Of the army and
navy. But no one need fear that the OPP
position illquail before such intimidation.
This is country governed by constitu-
tional law, and that will be obeyed by our
representatives without the exercise of
military force, and it will be defended in
spite of armed ships and the bayonet of
the soldiers who must look to congress
for their support and continuance in the
employ of the government.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
Peoria and Rock Island Railway.

The centennial tickets are this day with
drawn.
Until further notice time tickets will be
sold to Philadelphia for $17.25, to New
York $l8.85.
These tickets are good for FIVE (5) days
from date Of issue.
j. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l. TIKI. A'g't,
j. r. billiard, Receiver. 3ltf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

There will be union Thanksgiving SER
vices Of the various congregations in the
Baptist church tomorrow forenoon at II
o'clock, aud again in the evening at 1880
O'Clock
Thanksgiving services will be held in
Trinity church at 1890 o'clock to-mor-
row morninG. Sermon by the rector,
Rev. I. |. Holcombe Special music will
be prepared for the occasion and the pub
lie are cordially invited to attend.
Rev. Joseph Hart, of the Ninth street
NJ. 4. Church, will hold services at
1870 clock tomorrow evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
NERVOUS nEnuIrp

a depressed, irritable state as ,,,x-xa
= weak nervous, exhausted feels,,-s
mo energy or RnimationI eonf,,.e.s
neaus weak memory, often win -
1li'esing, Involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overuor,, -
sadlsegetions. This NERVOUS DERrT1r ~
nnds sovereign cure in HUHTpHREvs,
= Mom EoPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. %
u tones up the system, arrests ischa ,a d;s,,a,.
tne mental gloom and despondene Snu -
nases the entire system. Ii is nesctIv har.
~ ana always efficient. = Price s5 for uacksss
OF nve boxes and large o. vial Of powder SSh;e.
el.ans IN old, serious cases; or 81 per SINGLE
= 80 eold y ALL Druggists, or sent by maj,
on aece,ps OF Price. Address HUMPHRFvSs
~ L - HOMEOPATHIC MsNoINR 90
40. sea BRoADwAx, II, Z. : Wa
- See large adysrtissms 4
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

The better sense of the Republican
party is asserting itself, The Chicago
Tribune denounces the Louisiana outrag &C..
in advance, aud scouts the notion that the
people of the north viii submit to the
election of a president by the throwing out
of votes that were not legally cast, or by
the counting of votes that were not cast
or offered to be cast. The Springfield
Mass, Republican insists that the vote
cast shall decide it. not the vote which
might have been cast, or which some
think ought to have been cast. Both
these great papers supported Mr.. Hayes
but they do not propose to sacrifice prin-
ciple for the sake OF their candidates. We
wish we could say as much for the rest
of the Republican press.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common IN
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalatioDs, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the grirdstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now it
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that well known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

Lay on, Macduff, and damned be he
that first cries hold, enough" shouted
the usurper, Macbeth, according to the
veracious Shakespeare. Had this been in
the days of B. T. Rabbits best soap,
Macbeth would have been less boastful,
for he would have feared the increased
strength of the insurgent chief. Nothing
like this soap to stimulate nerve and mus
Gle
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

A lady writes us: / suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy. Ny nurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in three
hours [ was entirely cured. I would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne's
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
TO use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it 10 the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29
Magazine Rinfiinn

Now is the time to collect your maya
zines for the year, while yet in good or
Ger, and have them made into q hand
some volume, handy for winter readins
The ARGUS BINDERY has exeellen,
facilities for this kind of work. and for nea,
and ssrvieeable binding has no superior
Prices to suit the times. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Go. 334 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

A FRAGRANT BREATH AND PEARLY
teeth are easily attained, and those who
fail to avail themselves of the means.
should not complain when accused of
gross neglect. The Sozodont will speedily
eradicate the cause of a foul breath.
identifying and preserving the teeth to
the Oldest age.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor. The man
utacturers of Freligh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, aud thousands of
former sufferers from Rheumatism. Neur-
algia and kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

CHILDREN Cry FOR CAsToR1A. 1t is as
pleasant to take as honey, and is absolute
~ harmless. 1t is sure to expel worms,
cure wind collie, regulate the bowels and
stomach, and overcome Irritabihty caused
by rash or cutting teeth. 1t is a perfect
substitute for Castor Oil, and for costive-
ness in young or old there is nothing in ex.
stence SO effective and reliable.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

The LATEST, GREATEST, and most reli-
able remedy ever put together by medical
science for rheumatism, Wounds, Swell
ings, Burns, Caked Breast, &C., is the Cen
taur Liniment. There are two kinds.
What the White Liniment is for is the hui
man family, the Yellow Centaur Imminent
is for spawned, lame and strained horses
and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

For Book BINDING or Ruling, 90 to
THE ARGUS Bindery No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
THE ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-29

Popular illustrated book (26o pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent security sealed, postpaid, for 90
cents, by DR.. c. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.