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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

From the Sss's report of the Beef Cattle mar
ket. for the week ending Inc s,h inst, little .e-
uvity prevailed, and prices we're shade sitter
than they were last week. But IL was not long
before the market became heavy, and prices to-
wards the Close conld Scarcely be considered ~
ny higher than Last week. The quality was not
quite ~ good - last week. though it varied.
however. bat little there were fewer tops, but
the whole receipts were also much lighter quo
tatiens . IS to Is as per 100 lbs. Prices this
week for Beef Cattle ranged AZ follows =
Rsss Bssvss At 4 sI@Ss 2s-that eensrai-
y rated -4rst quality oo@s4 15-mediuu
or good fair quality ACCESS 7s-ordinary thia
Steers. oxen asd Cows 2s@ss oo-general a.
average Of the uarkes thia week 50 75-extreme
range Of price. . 2s0&s IS. Most OF the sales
we're from IS TO - IS Per 100 lbs. Total re-
ceipts for the week 2,7s7--of which 525 head
were from this State, west Va.
suIss.-Receipss a,si6. We quote at st@s
cts. per H.. the former price for tail ends.
SHssr Receipts 1853. Good Sheep have
beea in fair request, bat common exceedingly
dull at any price. We quote at 4@5 cts per ID,
stock Sheep 2 oo@s3 so per head.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Com mn ssioner's Notice
Commissioners Office, Rompey, W. Va,

Commissioners Office. Romney, W. Va,
October 2Tth, 1915.
William n. Powell, Sheriff Of Hampshire Coun-
". snd as sucb Committee Administrator of
John Lear. deed, Plaintiff
Rebecca Lear, widow Of John Lear, decd, Re
heccs Lear, Thomas Lear, Edward Kline,
James Kline, Joshua Kline h Lemuel Kline,
and James d. Armstrong and John s. Pan
cake, Executors Of Joseph G.. Pancake, decd
Defendants.
Whereas, the above suit in Chaucery, now
pending in the County Court Of Hampshire, was
at the October term, 1876, referred 10 q Com.
missioner Of the Court 10 ascertain and report
the real estate Of which John Lear died possess
ed, the liens and ptiorites Of liens that exist up
on the same, also the Indebtedness Of said Lear,
aud snch other matters as any parties interested
may desire that may be pertinent
The parties to said suit aud all Others inter
ested, are therefore hereby notified that the sub
serlber ne Commissioner Of said Court will on
the 25th day OF November, 1876, at bis Once in
Romneg, proceed TO the exec1tiou OF said refer.
ence, when and where they are required TO At.
tend With the necessary eyideo &c.
A. T.. WHITE,
Commissioner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Poultry.

! am nor prepared to buy
as D1Ucft-IS ten Thousand lbs.
Of poultry, for t0hicb I uCih
pay the highest market price
in MerchuRdiSc.
y. b. BE particular to apply before
killing and make engagement, as pre-.
fer buying in this way; it will be to
our mutual advantage to observe this
caution, as it is worth more, some days
than Others.
J. II. G. PANCAKE.
Romney, Nov. II, 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
SCIENTIFIC F.4R.MER.
Science is knoVledge; science is knowing
just this and nothing less or more.

s hould be taken by the Intelligent farmer.
g an be Of use TO every COOL farmer.
n practice, most practical
f nters every State and Territory.
" ohting like IL published IN HE ,eorM.
TO all ,cho 'cish 10 Jarm prcftoJIy, 81 up.
peoIs.
In oil things truthful and accurate.
+ or one year, ut one dollar.
In eUery case, gives safisfdction.
& heap, Scientific, and reliable.
+ or one dollar sent TO The puGGshcrs
A nd your name and post-o6icc plainly
torinen,
Il eturn mail 'oW bring the first number.
" any dollars value is often rdaed
II re The best practice is discoUered. and
Il emenlJer the Scientific Farmer sores
e earns money TO tie careful reader.
Address, SCIENTIFIC FARMER Co..
Bohop, Mass
Nov. 10, 1876.
Fire Copies, IS cents each.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
GOOD
Advertising!

$3.50 10 rorh Of spoce IN rurious
neUPopers distributed hrough hiyiy
States, IeW be sold for 800 cash Ac-
curdte Insertions guaranteed. A Esf Of
The papers, gi0ing daily and ,ceeklQ circa
LatiOa and printed schedule Of rates, sent
free on application TO GRO. T. ROW
ELL & Co, Newspaper AdOerfisiag A.
gents, No. al Park ROir. Ne,e York.
NoUemJer 10, 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Bankrupt Sale
OF MILTON GOLD JEWELRY.
GREAT FAILURE OF THE
MILTON GOLD JEWELRY CO.,
IN ENGLAND.
Their entire atock consigned 10 US 10 &c.
aliSe money.

Every body has heard OF MILTON GOLD JEW
ELRY, u having been sold ia this Market for
the last ten years, and worn by the best and
richest class Of our population. StH, II takes
an expert jeweler 10 discover MILTON gold
from VIRGIN gold. We will sepd for the nine
~ days ONLY the following articles By mail
post paid, on receipt OF so cents:
One Pair Elegant Sleeve uttons, with
Independence Hall engraved, retail
price Ct an
One Set Spiral irt Studs, retail price. Is
One Beautiful Coral Scarf Pin, retail
price *
One Elegant Gents Watch Chain. latest
Pattern, retail price, 81 20
One Collar Button, retsil price, 40
One Elegant Wedding Ring, very bea-
W, retail price, So 90
Total, Sc so
Remember, we will send you the sbove-pamsd
SIX articles, which We have retsiled for 80 so.
by mail. PosT PAID, foI 30 Cents or a ssm-
pie lots for - 60, and he sample Io.s
Tor 50 90.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Address
WILLIAM ". BELL & co.
importers Of Watches and JswsIry.
North Seventh s., PhiIadslphia. Pa.
Please state where you saw THE advertisement
Oct -, Is76.-5m.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

To the Creditors OF Jonn Lear, des'd.
10 pursuance ofa decree Of the County Court
OF The County Of Hampshire, made ia cause
therein pending, 10 subject the real eelate Of
said John Lear 70 the payment Of bic debts you
are required 20 present your claims against the
said John Lear for adjudication TO A. p. White,
commissioned, At bis Office in said county, on
or before the 2sih day Of November, 1876
Witness, @. g. Waite, Clerk Of said Court
this 9th day Of October, 1875.
q. S. WHITE, Clerk.
Oct. 81, lsTs.-4t
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Gentle Words to Newspaper
Critics.

Among newspaper readers there Is as
great variety OF tastes, and perhaps
standards OF excellence, a. there are
readers A is not at all interested in
articles that suit the taste OF B, and B
is amazed that A takes 20 kindly to the
articles which he does not read. while c
is disguised with both.
Those who read q newspaper should
bear in mind the great variety Of tastes
it is necessary for It's editors to consult.
A man whose attention is devoted ex-
clasively TO farming and agricultural
pursuits will take no special interest in
local town gossip. and the numerous
fea ers in town will find no special
pleasure in reading purely agricultural
article. A cultivated old man will DO
disgusted at the silly story that will cap
tivate the illiterate or the children
Women are not always satisfied with pc.
litioal nows, and men care little for the
latest fashion items. Old ladies will
throw down paper In contempt that
contains a descriptive account OF an
elegant party wherein toilets are given;
while. on the other hand. nothing will
quicker strike the fancy OF society
young lady. Some readers OF the graver
sort may be disguised at reports Of par.
ties and social gatherings; who arrive
home and who leave town; while many
will read nothing else in the paper. And
so it works. Please rem ember, then,
when you see articles in q newspaper
that do not suit your fancy. that you are
only one OF several thousand, old and
young, male and female, wise and illite.
rate, whose tastes have to be consulted
in newspapers general Makeup
Read what suits your taste, and pass the
distasteful items over to those who will
find the greatest pleasure in that which
you reject.
The mission and character Of news.
papers have been greatly changed in
these latter days. Now men are too
actively engaged In the rlvalrles OF their
business pursuits to stop to ponder over
long studied and labored articles that
once filed the columns of newspapers.
They require brief, pithy, and newsy
items. Papers are now principally en-
gagged for disseminating news-newsy
is tho word; and the slightest little in
cident is now required to be taken no.
tice or by the custom and tastes of the
times. Many things may frequently
appear in the Statesman, and other pa.
pcrs, that are in themselves light and
frivolous; but it will be seen, by those
who understand and appreciate the fore
going, that it is necessary to give space
to such things in order to meet the de-
mand Of great variety Of tastes.-Ms.
souri, Statesman.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

Sugar & Country cured Hams, shout,
der & side Bacon, self-sealing Jars &c
on hand and for sale, by
GILKESON, PUGH & VANCE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
MARRIED.,

On the End inst, by Rev. Joshua r Hudson,
Mr.. RoBERr WV. KKRSs, Of this county, TO Miss
LYDIA CATHARIsE DAILY, Of Frederick CO., Va.
AT the residence Of Quincy Simmons, Esq,
on the 9th inst, by Rev. j. Beatty, NJ, GoDoL-
rHEs G. SIMMONS to Miss SUSAN A. Wmsoa, all
Of Hardy county.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
DIED.

In Winchester, on the 18th inst, after lin-
gering illness, Rev. Isaac BAKER in the 9th
year Of his age.
Recently, at her residence, near Winchester,
Mrs. LorIsA BRYARLy, at an advanced age.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
9 . 9 9 8 9 8 3

TO IHs WoREISe CtAss.--We are now prspsr.
ed TO furnish All classes with constant snpiov.
ment At home. The whole OF the time. or for Their
spare moments. Business new, light end profit.
able. Persons Of either sex easiIv earn f,o,s IN
cents 70 % per evening, and proportional sum
6y deyoting their whole time 90 The business. -
Boys and girls earn nearly rs much as men
LAT al who see this notice may send their adj
dress and test The business we make this unpaf-
sileied oner TO such - are not we'll satisfied
We viii seod one dollar 10 pay Tor The trouble Of
wrung Full particulars samples worth several
dollars 70 commences work on, and n copy Of
Home and Freside one OF the largest aud best
lllustra ted Publications, all sent free BY mail.
Reader, fyou want permanent, prostable work,
address, GEoRee STISsoS CO., Portland, Maine.
. Sept. Us, 1876.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Romney Markets.

RoMNEY, Nov. 16, 1876.
Corrected weekly by ]. II. c. Pancake.
Ruling prises to-day but subject TO fluctuations.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Notice,

ME hereby notify all persons that hunssR.
w or trsspassiag 10 any way upon our lands.
70 osiuvely forbidden, a. We propose 70 pros.
eeut al offenders.
ISAAC PANCAKE.
JOHN s. PANCAKE.
EDWARD NJ. PANCAKE
JOSEPH A. PANCAKE.
JOSEPH S. PANCAKE.
Hsm2. Co, Oct. 70, 1875. --4w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

"a The United States steamer Pow
hatan. at Norfolk, Va. has been order
ed to proceed 70 sea in search Of the
steamer Franklin, which has Boss
Tweed on board, and which is supposed
TO be in distress.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
The Election in Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA. Nov. 14.--Of1cial
returns from niuety-three cities and
counties in Virginia show n majority for
Iilden of over 10000. The remaining
counties will increase these figures about
1000. In the sixth district fuckers
majority for Congress is 5,29S. In the
seventh district ITarris's majority is 10
800. In the eighth district Hunton's
majority is 6,4S5. Full returns have
not yet been received from the remain
ing districts, but in the first, second.
third, fifth and ninth districts the demo.
cratic candidates have equally large
majorities as above. Jorgensen. in tie
fourth district, is the only republican
elected. His majority will be between
seven hundred and eight hundred
There is some talk Of contest in this
case; protest, the character Of which
IS not known having been fled with the
returns from one county in the district.
THREATENING THE LIPE or GOVERN
OR VANCE.-At Charlotte, N. c.. on Sa-
turday last, Manuel Lord, n notorious
negro politician, was arraigned for max
ing threats against the life Of Gov. Vance.
lie was charged with having publicly
declared that Gov. Vance would never
live to be inaugurated Gov. of the State.
After hearing the case the mayor decided
to continue il for the purpose of aseer-
tanning If any further proof Of his guilt
could be procured.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

EgTilden's msjority in Maryland is
1916.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Notice to TrespoSSers.

W Z hereby forewarn all persons from hunt
ing or irespassing IN any way upon our
farm on Middle Ridge, in Hampshire county, as
We intend prosecuting any one so offending
ABRAHAM HERSMAN.
ELIZA A, HERSMAN.
Middle Ridge Nov. 10, 1876. 4tpd.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

A PANTHER KILLED.-The presence
of panthers on Mr.. j. w. Smellie's "Bell
Grove" farm, near Middletown, has been
known for some time, but the most Wig
orous hunting failed TO bring them to
bay until Sunday morning last when
after an exciting chase, one was killed.
lie measured four feet from the tip of
his nose to the root of his tail, and was
pronounced by all hunters to be four.
months cub. Several other. are believ.
ed to be lurking in the woods in the
vicinity, and more are reported in vari.
Gus localities in this county. We sug.
gest that sportsmen give the partrdges
a rest, and turn their attention to the
panthers.- Winchester Times, Mov. 10.
tV a dead female white infant was
found in n shock of corn in field be.
longing to +. l. Lee, near Shepherdstown,
on the 9th ult. A jury accuses it's
mother, Mrs. Mary Fealey, with smoth-
ring it. Mrs. Fealey has been arrested.
WA Benwood, this State, on Mon
day last, two boys, named Morris and
Bogard. aged respectively ten and thir-
teen years, had a dispute about the
Presidential contest, when tho younger
lad drew pistol and shot young Bo-
gard inflictino n wound that rnrst ,,-o,.o
fatal. Morris was arrested and lock-
ed up.
~ Peter Cooper is sick abed. He
got two votes in this County for the
Presidency.
~ How to be happy-read your own
paper, and not your neighbor's.
ESApples are selling in Wheeling at
fifty cents per barrel.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Dry Goods,

Is most thorough, embracing fall lines OF Pnsls
Cashmere, Satnets and Kearnys, Flanuels,
BLANKETS, Shawb, BAlmoral Skirts, &C., &c.
They have . magnificent siock OF Msus', Boys'
youths Heavy
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Roots and Shoes.
Clothing.

In this department they have splendid CASH
mere snits--fuli line OF Over Coau-good Kear-
scy and Satinet Goats and Pants all OF which
show the late decline In WOOL by the low price
at which they can be sold.
Their stock OF H ATS aud GAPS
embrace all the novelties Of the season Ia shapes
and some novelties In the way Of big decline in
prices. Don't fail. to give this- department an
examination.
They also carry full stoclss In the following
departments, at popular nricas:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

~ In Winchester. on Monday last,
SLID to Sl.lS was paid for choice wheat
only the very best bringing the latter
price.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
IS Nov. 8. 76.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

l have now one of the largest and most
complete stocks of general merchandise in
the State, and intend at all times Ia give INV
customers and the public generally the BEN
eft of low prices and first-class goods.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
CsTABLIsHED 1910.

Fire Copies IS cents each.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

:tSA bass weighing SEVEN POUNDS
was caught in fish basket in the Poto.
mac, near Failing Waters. Berkeley
county, on Saturday last.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Onward!
YOUNG AMERICA ON
THE WAR PATH.
Polling & Harrison

HNAKE great pleasure in annosacius to their
i friends and the general public, that they
have just completed their
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
FALL AND WINTER STOCK,

which viii be found attractive In all in Depart
ments. sni viii be ssiA anasing Low. to Cssh
and prompt tfaGs buyers. Their buyer, George
b. Polling, having had long sxpsrissce with the
wAnts Of this community, would respectfully
say, that be has never been able to Offer 90 cab
stantial bargains ~ he has in stock now, ADD
just such Goods ~ the people Of this section
want. Their stock OF
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
SO cts. swEATY FEET. SO cts

and scientific manner. Immediate relief. snes
dy,.perfect end permanent cures. A successful
experience in over 30 900 cases. All communi.
caii0ns confidential. Cali or address. with
stamp, for circular, J. ~. DYE, NJ. D.. No. :
Washington Ave, Detroit, Mich.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

tvChestnuts are more plentiful in
the market this season than for q mum.
Der OF years, from which the weather.
wise argue hard winter.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17
Highest Premium at the Centennial awarded TO the
l. A NJ e
Knitting Machine !

80 TO ESQ BEST sci sshL IN A GOODS !
HAASIS LUBRECHT, lO7 Liberty Street,
| New York.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-11-17

@A contemporary we'll observes
that now is the very best time to ad.
'vertise fall and winter goods, because
the weather joys the readers memory
and won't let him forget what he saw
in the paper about those winter FILINGS
he is got to have and besides, people
are looking for invitations to buy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-03-30
EDUCATING THE YOUNG.
Mr.. Weaver's Method of Impart-
ing knowledge.

From the Philadelphia Bulletln.I
In one of the townships of neigh
boring county there have been recent
ly some complaints about the ineffi-
cheney of teacher in public school,
named Weaver. And short time
ago the Board of Supervisors, having
collected some facts concerning his
method of instruction, summoned
him before them, and the President
examined Weaver in reference to the
matter. He said:
"Mr. Weaver, the Board is not sat
isfied entirely with your way of i'm
parting instruction to the youthful
mind, and we called you before us to-
day to ascertain what the general
drift of your purpose was on certain
occasions that have come under our
notice, when you have been giving
the boys what you seem to have con-
sidered useful information upon a va
riety of topics. For instance, Mr..
Weaver, in teaching the history class,
we feel compelled to take exception to
your views when you assert that Ben
jamin franklin was shot at the battle
of Agincourt, and that Nebuchadnez-
Ear was King of Italy, and played the
fiddle while Quebec was burning.
You may possibly have later informa-
tion upon those topics than has
reached the rest of us, but the COM
munity is prejudiced against these
views, aud they make you unpopu-
lar"
81 don't rccollect saying that"
said Weaver, "but just as likely as
not may have said Agincourt in
stead of Waterloo, and got Nebuchad
nezzar mixed up with William the
Conqueror. / was sick that day and
my mind didn't work right, some
how"
"And besides, Mr.. Weaver, we feel
as if we ought to direct your atten-
ton to the fact that you were wrong
when you instructed the class in
that Martin Van Buren, is
IN adyerb, and the word hungry is
personal pronoun. These mistakes
are serious enough, but when you
logged scholar because he insisted
that 'bucolic' was not an intrsnsitive
and that it. did not repre-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-03-30
Tremendous Storms I'm Europe,
Especial to the Herald.l
LONDON, March Is. IS76

/
The present week has been tn
stormiest which Sheen experience,
in England during the past hundre,
years. There nave been terribl
gales, storms and floods in England
France, Germany and Belgium.
In London many barges were sunl
IN the Thames. On Sunday las
a number of houses were unroofe,
and many persons injured by the fall
ing material.
A large portion of the country dis
tricts is under water.
A remarkable accident occurred oil
Sunday. A telegraph wire was broker
by the force Of the wind, and in it,
retractiOn almost severed the head ol
an omnibus driver from his body.
Your Berlin correspondent tele
graphs that the gale extended over
the west of Europe. 1t blew in cir
cular form, from the north in France,
and from the south in Belgium.
In Germany the storm caused ter
rible inuhdations, houses were un.
rooted, the steeples of churches blown
down, telegraphs Frustrated, and rail
road tracks washed away
In several places earthquake shocks
were felt during the prevalence oI
the storm. The foundations conse-
quent on the storm have injured the
young crops, and new sowing will
be necessary in many places. Many
persons in Berlin have been rendered
homeless.
Your Vienna correspondent tele-
graphs that in Bohemia and Hun
gary enormous tracts of country and
above hundred townships have been
flooded during the past twenty days.
In the neighborhood of Vienna the
losses in honse property, railways
and agriculture amount to 81, $50,
600.
In Hungary the total loss. as fore
seen, will amount to $10,000,000, OF
which one-half falls on the agricul
tural interests. Sixteen hundred
thousand acres of arabic land in
Hungary are still inundated.
The loss of house property is in
calculable. Whole villages have al
most disappeared; others are in ruins.
At Buda- Pesth one hundred houses
have already collapsed, and it is
feared that whole blocks will fall.
Within twenty four days the Dan
ube, which rose twenty-four feet
above the low-water level, has only
fallen eighteen inches.
The action of the authorities is
Draiseworthy. The actual loss of life
n Hungary and Austria is below
orty, but many persons have died
rom exposure and illness.
Fever is spreading and great dis
ress prevails among the people along
he river from Comorn to Sclavonia.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-03-30
Floods IN France.
PARIS, March Is, 1875.

The terrible inundations have eff
fectually thrown cold water on
French politics, and the noise of the
storms has drowned for the moment
the hum of the Legislature at YER
sailles.
Almost all the French rivers have
oyeraowed their banks, and Paris is
beginning to resemble Venice, boat
ing parties being one of the necessi-
ties of the hour, although "Ohe Ie
canotr is not the pleasant sound it
used to be. There have been no
such succession of storms and floods
in France since the breaking uHH&
the winter in the ever-memOra
year of 1915. The damage to pro
erty has been enormous all over the
conntry.-Herdtd Special.