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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20

The ESCAPE OF THE fENIANs FROM AUS
TRALIA.-A correspondent in Australia, writ
log to the London Times, gives the annexed
version of the daring enterprise:
On Easter Monday there was regstta near
Freemsntle and the controller general ana cap,
tain of the pensioners were present ne usual
force of pensioners and police, however, remain
ed in Freemsntle. While the regatta WAS pro-
ceeding six or seven of the prisoners msnaged
to escape to pggery about mile from the
prison. where they changed their clothes and
got into ccnveysnces which were waiting LOT
them. They are believed to have been assisted
NV An American, who has been living III tae d..
tfict for some time. They drove to Rocking
ham, nineteen miles from Freemsntle Ihey
were received there by man named Dell, 10
whom they described themselves a. excursion.
is,s He attended to the horses and acco1npsn-
led them 20 the coast where boat had put on
shore belonging to the American whsier Catal
ps. The boat was manned BY one white man
and Ave or six men of color. The PRISONERS told
Bell they were going on board. They had gwen
him money, and he asked them What ne was 70
do with the horses and traps. The reply was
LET them 90 to hell" On looking into one OF
tho conveyances he found in it three prison lett
hats. some patent revolrers, ammunition ana u
rsmrod He ut once suspected that they were
escaped cepvicts and gave the alarm TO the po-
lice. The Georgette with fourteen pensioners,
followed by the water police boat, put on IN
nursuit The Georgette steered in the dlrect'rn
Of tho whsler and overlook her lying to about
twelye miles off the land. The mate was IN
charge and said the captain was not on board
hut awsy in one of his boats with SIX mon. Tho
Gcoreette had in consequence to return to Free,
mantle. The boat belonging to the whsler mad
been overloaded in consequence OF the prison.
ers being added to the crew. and was unable TO
stand sea way. She kept along the land dur,
ing the day and was followed by tho police boat
many miles sstern. The boat however, reached
the Catslpa, was picked up by her and lett with
the fugitives.
WHERE IS GENERAL SHERIDAN PA tele-
gram from Baton Rouge dated yesterday, says:
A disturbance occurred at Mount Pleasant.
near Port Gibson, on Saturday. The Radical
negroes organized band of regulators, and or.
dered Democratic negro to leave the place.
Refusing to leave, he was attacked and killed
by the regulators. The constable and posse
sttemnted to arrest the murderers, but were
driven off The sheriff of Baton Rouge with q
nosse went to Mount Pleasant on Sunday and
CAPTURED fourteen negroes including the muir
derers. A party of armed negroes passed Baton
Rouge on the opposite side OF the river going
toward Plaquemines. When they reached
Brushy Landing they were dissrmed by the
sheriff. The posse making the arrest at Mount
Pleasant were fired upon by the negroes. Tvs
of the posse were wounded and two horses killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20
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:$ t.ALghi.4t. REAl ..SiATE, CON
~I..l>@ ar y ELL n GS, STORE
HOUSES AL tors
No. /. TWO large TWO STORY BRICK
sTOHEiIDUSE~,, Ips. IS and 80, s,uatei on
the :uu inca, / c,racr Of Atgg anI Loc s!fc:..,
ai.G rj!y tEt-5rDRY BRICK Dwell
L!Nlf No 8, uIj cent, on Lee street.
ho.2 LAttit. LOT, with FRAN BUILD.
.,t.. on i,,.u ,lr.,L, next IT, CitiZc1s Bank.
No. 3. iHO FRAME DWELLINGS, Nos
% ,,ni IL VT. line .o.s attached Oh Wolfe ST.,
Nj l.,i:j,E LOT with FRAME BUILD
ING, or Fairfax, n,ar translin.
Far pn .i@u0ars enquire Of ruOS. SM tTH,
so 10! 6.h s., Il. w., Washington, ID. u, or
" u. l. HEktIUh, 40. As KING st., Aexan-
dru Va. my lh-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
naeatt, Office Of the Chief Signal Officer. Wash
mgton, ID. e., June 20, lS76-lU:3O a. NJ
For the Sou'heru, New England and the
Middle Atlantic States stationary or faIlil g
barometer, slightly higher temperature, south
and southwest winds, partly cloudy weather
and light rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20

POLICE REPoRT.-Tne following sCs have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday
Eddy Coleman. colored, for cutting the two
children of Mrs. Elliott with ,az II or knife,
was discharged, on account of the uon appear.
ance OF the complainant.
James WeIch alias Fauntleroy, colored, for
staa ing money, was locked up for examination.
One lodger at the station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20
The Ut. Louis convention.

New YORK June 2U.-A Washington spc.
cia says: 1t is very probable that the 81.
Louis Convention will readopt the currency
plank of the Cincinnati Convention. Ii they
do this. the currency question W Ii hardy enter
into the canvass. The democrats may also
adopt plank concerning the grazing Of
money to religious corporations same as the
Cincinnati platform contains, and thus rob the
republican platform Of lis strongest thunder
Seymour is said to be the strongest candidate
at ST. Louis.
ST. LOUIS. june 90. Wade Hampton and
party Of fifteen parsons have tclcgraphed FIR
rooms at the Lindc House. Judge Murphy,
OF Davenport, will be here Friday. The La
diana delegation Will arrive at The St. Jaucs
on Sunday morning. That hotel is also the
Headquarters Of part Of the Georgia deIcga-
ton. A telegram has been received from Sen
atcr Hager. Of California, announcing that he
is Gu route with twenty California delegates
Among those who have engaged parors at the
Southern are Gen. john T. NJ rgan, Gen. &.
W. Pi,tcrs, &. & LangdoD ami p. n. Evy, the
leading members of the Alabama delegation.
ST LOUIS June 2oTelegrsms have been
received by the SECRETARY OF the National Dem
ocratic Convention. from various localities AN.
nouncing that delegates have started for St
Louis and are engaging quarters. Governor
Tilden's brother, Lieutenant Governor DORIS
heimer August Schel and others are expected
to arrive here TO-DAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-20
TIE ADJOURNMENT.

Should the Senate Insist on its resolution
adopted yesterday to resume the trial Of Bclk-
nap on The 9Th Of July, session of Con-
gress extending full into next fall is rendered
certain.
THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION.
The House Judiciary Committee met to day,
Int no further evidence 10 the Blaine case Was
presented.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
ARRIVAL Or THE ,sTEArEEE2s CAR
ROLL, KEY WEST AND. BENIGN.

Steamer Carroll-Tim Burleigh Master;
J, @. R. Parr, Clerk-arrived at this port
Sunday evening at o'clock. The Carroll
was 28 days coming from Sioux City, and
l7.days from Bismarck. She brought 100
recruits and two officers for the 7th Z. S.
Infantry, Lieut.. Wagner in charge.
Steamers Benton and Key West arrived
at this port on Monday, May 15-The Key
West at 1850 p. M, and the Benton at
l:30 p. m. Passengers and crews all well.
The Key WestiIeft Bismarck on the 9th
uIt. The Benton left Bismarck on the 1st
inst.
While near Fort Randall, the Key West
lost one Of her crew overheard. Deceas-
eds name was Joseph Coatesworth, and he
is said to have been relative of Tom
Coatesworth, of this town.
The Key West left Benton for Bismarck
Thursday morning.
The CarroIssreturned to Bismarck We'd
nesday morning.
The Benton left for Bismarck Wednes-
day afternoon. She will return in about
twenty-five days.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
T.G. IsAK- ER g. Co,

Messrs 1. @. Baker & Co. are now re-
ceiYing one of the largest stocks of goods
ever shipped 10 Montana. The stock SO
far as displayed, would seem to bear out
the assertion. It consists Of a large as
sortment of Centennial clocks; Star
spangled Banner and other patterns Of
dlsss goods Of new and elegant designs !;
clotaing Of stylish cut; hats and Caps
boots and shoes; carpets; hardware; and
in fact anything and everything that our
citizens are likely to need. We venture to
say that the stock Of furniture now III the
warehouses Of this firm surpasses anything
Of the kind ever brought to the Territory
Bedroom suits, dressing case sets, marble
top bureaus and washstands, Office chairs,
rockers, stoves, cooking utensils, and il
fact an endless variety ofererything that )
man, woman Or child can want.
The interests Of Messrs Baker q CO. ans
fully identified with those Of Benton, and
in fact with the entire Territory. The frn
dates back to a time when Montana wa
unknown upon the map, and their enteE
prise, energy ana perseverance have mater
iaIly assisted the commercial prosperity Q
the country They are deserving Of til
success they enjoy, and We wish them
long continuance Of il.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
FIRE f.!

a few weeks ago we called the attention
property holders aud residents to the ne
cessity Of having Fire Warden appointed
by the Commissioners. Our attention was
ct that TIME directed to the matter by the
practice of burning rubbish in the public
thoroughfares. Since then we have noticed
that camp fires are lit, and allowed to re
main burning all night, in the vacant lots
around town. In one instance a fire was
burning within six inches Of d log building.
If that house had caught fire, nothing short
ofa miracle could have saved the entire
town from destruction. We noticed this
accidontly, but no doubt similar instances
of the Kind are numerous and could be
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
III. s. =. ROAD.


fFs are pleased to 1e4ra from sat.ss &C
town, that the feeling among the business
people Of the Capital is strongly in favor
Of the construction Of the Helena and Ben
ton Railroad, ana that this feeling is be-
coming general in Louis & Clarke County.
We are confident that the result Of this
years frcghting ly way Of Benton will
strengthen the desire to construct the road.
With ireights at three and one-half cents,
early shipments, on this route now, it is
only reasonable to presume that two cents
would be tie maximum through freight
rate, if the railroad were in operation. If
the road we're in running order this year,
Helena merchants alone would save on this
seasons transportation nearly $780, 900, or
about one-third Of the amount required to
build the road This estimate is based
upon the years import shipments. Taking
into consideration the large quantities OF
ores in different parts Of the Territory,
awaiting shipment to the East, the loss on
transportation, to the Territory at large, may
be safely set down at one million of dol
lars, or more properly, were the H. & B.
road in operation, the Territory would
save, on the transportation Of exports and
imports for this year alone, an amount
equal to the cost Of constructing the road
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
GEORGE STEELE
Important 70 the rrareling Public.

Important 10 the Travelling Public.
It is the duty of ali persons before start
ing on q journey to ascertain by what route
they can reach their destination with the
least possible trouble, and if there arc two
Or more roads leading to the same point,
to decide which IS the safest and pleasant
est to travel.
We take pleasure in stating that the chi
eAGo & NORTH " EsTERN RAILWAY is the
r,1;,fi:i nd = as,ta
past two years the road has been put II
admirable condition, and almost the entire
Inc has been relaid with steel rails.
The Depot in Chicago is centrally 1oca-
ted, and as their trains arrive there thirty
minutes in advance of all other lines, pas
sengers can always be sure of making Eas-
tern connections. For all points in North
ern and Northeastern Iowa, you should
purchase tickets via Marshall, Cedar Rap
ids, or Clinton. For points in Northern
Illinois or Wisconsin, via Fulton; and if
you are going to Chicago, or East, you
should, by all means, purchase your tickets
by the Old Pioneer Route
The CHICAGO & NORTH W WEsrERx.
You will find on all through trains Pull
man Sleepers, new and magnificent Day
Coaches, and the best Smoking and Second
Glass Cars now On any road in the United
States.
Particular information, with maps, time
tables, ETC., may be had at any of the
Through Ticket Offices in the West or up
on personal or written application to
]. Il. MOUNTAIN, Western Travelling
Agent, Omaha, Neb., or to
VII. STENNErr, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
Advertisements IN local columns fifteen

Advertisements IN local columns fifteen
cents per line (nonpareil measurement for
each insertion.
Reading notices in local columns thirty
cents per line 1or first insertion, twenty
cents for each additional insertion.
Business notices (nonpareil measure
ment) twenty-five cents per line,
Transient advertisements payable in ad.
vance. Regular advertisements payable
quarterly.
Advertisements or letters should be sent
in as carly as Tuesday to insure publica-
ton the same week.
The REcoRD is the only journal author
lied to do the legal advertising and other
public printing for which Choteau County
is chargeable.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
Carroll Manifest and rassen'
ger List.

I.G. Baker & Co., 3 tons; Clark, Con-
rad & Curtin, y tons; G. A. Croft, ton;
John Goewey, Il tons; 7. G. Power b Bro,
IS tons; Turner & Flanagan, 4 tons W.
E. Turner, ton Diamond R, 100 tons
Post Quartermaster, 14oo pounds.
B. Largent; Chas. II. Drew; J. 4
Blempel and wife; Miss S, Miller; Miss
Della Nugent; Mrs. E. NJ. Dieball; Mr., A
] Davis; Henry Kennedy.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

Nsgsrs Rowe Brothers have just completed new ad-
dition to the OVERLAND consisting Of large, neatly
containing eleven sleeping apartments
and an elegantly furnished reception The liberal
patronage which this old and widely celebrated Hotel
has received since its establishment at Fort Benton has
encouraged the propietors to make more worthy
fpublic favor, It's believed that the improvements
just completed make
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
SSENGER LIST.

W. G. Harmond W. W. Bryan; Mar
shal Gray Michael Arnold Joseph Par
ent; E. Parent and wife; B. Bureagard :;
NJ. Woodruff; A. G. Henson; James Kipp;
NJ. Rankin.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

The remarkably good condition in which
the freigt Of the Benton, Carroll and Key
West appeared when unloaded, IS the sub
iect of favorable comment.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

Anincreased shipment ofstoyes has been
made this year by nearly all the merchants
Of Benton, Last season the demand was
not half supplied.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
@ 90 as
sa % L. 7<ssf go a
gJ. 9. internal Revenue.
SPECIAL TAXES.
May L, 1850, to Apris SO, 1877.

TTTHE REVIsED..,sTATUTEs of the
: United States Sections 1892, 3237,
1898, and 3239, require every person en-
gagged in any business, avocation or en-
ploYment which eaders him liable to a
special tax, to procure and place conspicu.
ously in bis establishment or place of busi-
ness stamp denddng the payment of said
Special tax for tie Special Tax Year he.
ginning May !, lsT6, before commencing
or continuing business after April So 187S
The taxes embraced within the nroy;s;ons r
of the law above quoted are the following,
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

The undersigned will furnish the resi-
dents of Fort Shaw and vicinity with Gus,
tom-made Roots & Shoes Of finest fin
ish and latest style, at short notice and on
reasonable terms. Repairing neatly and
promptly executed.
JOSEPH p. SMITH,
Seventh Infantry Band Fort Shaw, nj. II
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

VIZ:
Dealers, retail W 99 o9
Dealers, Wholessaltliquor. ......... 100 90
Dealers in mat liquors, retaiI.. 20 20 oo 90
Dealers IN Leaf togaeco. ..... 95 m
Retail dealers lalsaf tobacco. 49,. 500 on
And on sa1es Clover 81, 900. fifv
cents for ever dollar IN excess
of$l,ooo. S>sssS
Dealers in Manufactured tob.o.o ~
Manufacturers d fsEEills..so'as so'aseo % M M
And And for Or eae5zsall.l. I slll manufactured 20 90
Manufaotarssa g, +s asato5aceo....... 10 90
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

The passengers Of the Key West speak
ii favorable terms Of the officers of the
boat Kindness Is characteristic of the
Upper Missouri stcamboatmen.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

The furniture department Of this market
is fully supplied this year. Baker & Co.,
and Power / Bro, have received large
quantity BY the Steamer Benton. If the
supply falls short we shall eertainly. set it
down as one Of the wonders Of this mar
-
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

Mr.. f. NJ. Parchen is il town attending
to the freight interests Of Parehen 4 Co
This firm will ship BY way Of the Missouri
river this season, about 125 tons.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

Wetzel B Co, are engaged in the for
warding business this season.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

"The man who never sleeps" is the title
bestowed upon Hon. J, FL. Mcknight by
the Bar Of the Benton.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19


August 9th, 1875.
To all aohom it mag concern:
I have this day sold to George Stcell
all my right, title, and interest in and to
the following, viz:
All merchandise in and pertaining to
my store and blacksmith shop at Sun
River Crossing, together with my interest
in the bridge known as Largent's Bridge,
at Sun River Crossing; my interest in the
saw mill, and the lumber business carried
on under the name and firm of Largent &
Adams; together with all book accounts,
notes or other securities due and pertain
ing to the above named business; and the
above-named George STEEL is hereby au
thorized by me to collect all debts due
me.
All persons knowing themselves to be
indebted to me, will call and make i'm
mediate settlements and save costs.
JOHN LARGENT.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

4# {
The Montana Steam Cracker Company
North Main Stree. II lena, has become one
Of tie institutions d las Territory, and de
serving of patronage They manufacture
just what il needed this section. Hard
Tack, Soda, Butter Milk, and 81.
gar Crackers, iaeE Saaps, &c, Be-, and
deal III sroeeries IuG, Grain, Assorted
Merchandise ana ii Goods Generally.
Send y Epss for anything you
9afis.
Beatt}'s celebratedsaolden Tongue Parlor
Organs, Washington. N. J., is certainly a
very reasonable and generous man to
transact business with He makes this
very fair proposition TO any who may favor
him with an order, IS follows: 'Ifthe in
strument does not prove satisfactory after
test trial of five days after receiving it
the purchase money will be refunded upon
the return Of the instrument, and he will
pay freight charges both ways" This is
certainly an exceeding, generous, and
safe manner in which to transact business
with him. He warrants his instruments
for six years. See his advertisement.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
Realty PTANO!.
Grand. Square & Upright

- : @S1z.s7R9 - 7 2&Ss1@ . 60 = p @E5@&S
From Rufus Snyder, of the firm of Snyder & Her
bricks Carriage Manufacturers, Of the City Of Aea-
town. Pa;
II must confess hardly know how to express my
qualification receiving the BEATTY PIANO you ship
ped me- 1t is at least all could ask wish or expect
One Of our most eminent musicians tried it and spoke
in the nostfaYorable terms after thoroughly testing it,"
Best offer ever given. Money refunded upon return
of Piano and freight charges paid by Daniel F.
Beatty both unsatisfactory after test trial or
FIVE days. Pianos warranted for six yeass Address,
DANIEL 4. EsEA TTY.
Washington, New Jersey, q. :. A.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

t. present rate Of freight, through rate
from ST. Louis to Helena, is about 81 cents.
It is estimated that the through rate will
not exceed this figure, except for late
freights.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19

Having bought out the interest of the
above-named John Largent ! ask the at
tention Of all who are indebted to him to
settle their accounts as requested, and So
lieitthe patronage Of all old customers and
the the public generally.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-05-19
$500 PER Ap Jna
POSTAGE PT AID
MOTTO E-C ARD.

suN River Crossing; MONTANA,
August 9th. 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-15
The STATE OF TRADE.
EUROPEAN MARKETS

Ir.r lrno, Aug II. l2Ir D. u. - Cation - ictye ana
d.Iss Yiarug pand4. 'Isl.; Niidlrt biirHr hI.L'
-. 10000 bale, lLrudus SOFA i"r Sptcu'i'l h 's
80 r,.,ipt. 1000 bar.. 81 wch 100 bali" y, re- Nh'i
Iu!,i,,s Juio steady; al "f AHlnhhE tF.h-' l""
Ntdiur t.ui.,. August delivery, IA OIL" n" no p
ard rbrr delivery al 'ad do 10, '''"''t ~
H. a. ,..., AT Il.yf
irifSf AuE ii-I3C p NJ BscOn Short car Nl
die. +. TuOw, 40 . 3 cNl lni Nm'i"Hlf az ~
spldir Glands Cotton. NiluH'g ciHhr', !t"'i A"t
N,,ubrr delivery b'.! Sat- 81 nr" crop Mt lnS -
Mddnnf clause, shipped NoE"iihl s'n l'''l
her ,t.r sail. I'D OF the s@'s "dAy lI''o" D' WIZ
AIIr:ltan ,,...t.t ., ,,I..,t r,r IN, >, ut
.s Irup Atlantis ports 20 UJp quarters lrun at1hu
rurts 81 'p AMI Hob u' e"l''N 80.
- ne receipts Of corn Cot r Wrrf M,ir l"uV
,., Steady IN Niddl's ~ 5lt per t"I lau
rady; rtins " rstcTp. "i3 per est: 900. 80. Al,
rI..- il-..i ai-tlt- OF tH' ~" g. ~ anu
dim Eurd. cotton. Midthlg clause, s'pltd ->o'''
',ri a td December per slin, al u'asl. , ..,,.
INEu.uDt. Ia y. n.''Uttnn- fuhI,' puiot
Of Iidiue Jplgnds Low ntdlns can'' November '' po
'IWynTSot. Aug 1880 p m-Linsced oil at "a @3d
yrwL - p.,i. ,t,J.c. o,oi, Fsy,
PEI 1,nt Iehtrs III LOOT II ~, iui mo account III, .
IoNpo. ~. me Alh,hhl "i b'A'
io tho IgLk of InglI 4 Un balance tOHat a-,'u 81.
fDSUDN Aug IA u. UHitci states bohlh StNf W.
IC5 p1ri adyccs quote Five Per Cent lr,ts ~ iVO
nr the account Exchange ON London s'L 'N iO' sh''
sigrt. - go ,.,i,.J S,,tcs honda 1914
old iO5ii 1907 IOe. Zen Forlios, Coupon l05hi re"
fSSpox Nug Il $50 D. mcalcutta LIn'eed io' lin
seed Oi 2iba2tV PcwL ,,,,,., S,,as bonas
Nav FNes lOJ.