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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

FARMERS want it because it will do
all kinds of work and never get out of
order. We mean the new light-running
American Sewing Machine 1t will sew
thick or thin, without change of tension;
has self-setting needle, and self-set
threading shuttle; don't skip stitches
and won't break thread.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
A. MYERS.

House AND LOT FOR SALE.-I will
sell my house just east of the Court
House, on very favorable terms For
price and terms apply at the Office of
Lake & Harmon. Z. A. SHELDON.
O,,,l
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

FAIR.-A Fair will be held at Kings
Opera House, Independence, commence
ing on Monday, Oct. %, 1877, for the
benefit of the Sisters of Mercy. The
object of the Fair will be to raise funds
toward meeting the outstanding debts
against the Convent, and should meet
with liberal patronage.
Per order Of Committee of Arrange
mentS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE
| offer my residence, located near the
Court House, for sale on very reasona-
BILE terms. If J. L. LOOMS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

Our friend Myers, of the City of Par
is Store, again is advertising literally
and he means business. He is offering
his goods for few days at such prices
that cannot fail to draw-yes, draw Gus
toners. His corps of clerks, he says,
shall not stand around his counters idle
He says to the farmers l have been
with you for sixteen years. Times are
hard. | can stand it. My prices shall
correspond with your hard times. Come
and see for yourselves.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

We have just received large stock
of choice lumber which we will sell at
the lowest prices Barber 4 Kellogg
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

GREAT reduction in Sewing Machine
needles, attachments, extras and oil, at
Osgood's Machine Depot.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

For the latest styles of hats and bon
nets, go to Sweet & Blood's, on Chatham
street.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

Gus MYERS is at home this week, cut
ting and slashing again-upon prices
making war upon clothing this time, not
on the Danube but on the Wapsie.
THE Canton Shaft is the best soft
coal in the market. For sale by
RARRER e. KETIOcc
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

ANOTHER ROORBACK NAILED.-We
are told that the opposition are circula-
ting a statement in the western part Of
the county to the effect that the vote at
the Republican caucus in this township
was in excess of the Republican vote of
the township at the last election 1t is
only necessary to compare the figures to
show the utter reckless and dishonest
character of this statement The vote
on the Republican electors in Washing
ton township last fall was 522. The
highest vote in the recent caucus was
on Treasurer, as follows:
jus "a IOoT, ............... 100
ID. b. Sanford, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. So
Scatterlng,........ 4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

A LARGE and fine assortment of all
kinds of Millinery Goods at Sweet &
Blood's on Chatham St.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

If you want the best quality of coal,
hard or soft, buy of Barber & Kellogg
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

70 name prices of my domestic goods,
such as prints, calicoes, ginghams, shirt
ings, &C., &C., would be superfuous.
Why? l do not make five per cent up
on the goods, and cannot discount that;
but buyers, bring in your price list and
see if | am not up to the times-but
nary discount. A. MYERS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

OsoOoD will furnish any make of
Sewing Maching at low figures for cash.
or give time if desired
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

BEST gum teeth 50 per set at Bissell's
BEST gum teeth 50 per set at Bissell's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

In view Of the signs of returning pros
perity to the farmer-and consequent
ly everybody else-occasioned by heavy
crops, the large demand and advancing
prices therefor, the cheapness of every
thing he has to buy and other conditions
of success and contentment, we would
suggest to Mr. Spangler and his associ-
ate spouters in the Greenback cause,
that the lugubrious wall about stagna-
ton of business and labor without en-
ployment, with which they are wont to
preface their speeches in the rural dis
tricts, may possibly become stale if
not disgusting to their audiences. Mr..
Spangler could not improve the situa-
ton for the constituency he hopes to
represent in the legislature if he should
double the greenback circulation and
sink every National bank in the depths
Of the sea. The people Of Iowa have
now almost every means necessary to
insure their well being; they are begin
ming to appreciate it and therefore the
hold of visionary theorists and Office
hunting demagogues upon them is weak
ening.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

Mr. GEAR was favored with large
audience last Tuesday evening, notwith-
standing the presence of counter at
traction on the same evening, and his
remarks were listened to with respect
full attention. Mr.. Gear is not trained
orator, and his speech was therefore not
as compact or Systematically arranged
as it might have been. 1t was too diff
fuse, and he endeavored to cover too
much ground, but he made some good,
telling points, and gave expression to
the only sound and sensible doctrine in
regard to the subjects discussed. His
explanation of his position with regard
to the temperance issue was substantial
ly that which has already been given to
the public in his letter to Judge Max
well. He will let the Legislature decide
the question between license and prohi-
bition, and will not interpose the veto
power unless to prevent clearly uncon-
stitutional legislation. Mr.. Gear gives
the impression of practical man, with
a clear head and sound judgment, on all
matters of business. He will be found
to possess considerable executive ability.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

THERE is joy in the home where the
New American Sewing Machine is used.
1t runs so light, makes so little noise,
and is as nice piece of furniture as a
person could get. 1t is the only self
threading machine in the market, and
has self-setting needle. Everybody
get one.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

MAssILLON THREsHERs for sale by
s. Newman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
Now is the time to engage soft coal

THE best Salt Pork can be found at
Joslin's, on Chatham St. 2w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
Madison Township Fair.

The Madison Township Fair will be held Sept
18th and Goth, 1877. The following is the pro-
gramme:
At o'clock \. NJ. meeting of the Directors at
the Secretary's office.
At $3.50 A. NJ, Superintendent of different
Divisions will repair to the Secretary's Office
and get instructions.
At 10 A. NJ, Boys Equestrianism.
At 1890 A. NJ, Ladies' Equestrianism.
AT A. NJ, Draft Horses will be tested.
AT ll:30 A. NJ. Glass T. Division A, will be ex-
hibitcd on the track
At 1870 p. NJ, Glass 5, Division A, will be cx-
hibitcd.
At2P. NJ, Glass 6 to be exhibited on the
track
At 230 P. NJ, Carriage Horses
At3P NJ, Running Race, 4 mile. by Colts 3
and 4 years old.
At $3.50 p. NJ, Flowing match.
p. NJ, Public Sale, conducted by Il. NJ.
Hunt, of Independence.
SECOND DAY.
1000 A. NJ, Trotting Race.
HOO Literary Exercises
100 p. NJ. an Address.
200 81 Ladies' Equcstrianism
2:30 g Second race by colts and years
old.
800 " Race for horses over years old.
400 =" All animals taking premiums to
be exhibited.
4:30 p. NJ, Public Sale.
In regard to premiums, there will be paid
such per cent. of the county premium list as
the money received will pay.
NJ. S. DURFEY, Pres.
VIM QUICK Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

New MILLINERY.-Mrs Sweet and
Mrs. Blood have opened new millinery
establishment in this city. in the Iekel
block on Chatham street 1t will not
be necessary for us to state that the
firm will give immense satisfaction to
the ladies, for their long career in the
millinery business in this city will war
rant them to the patronage of all. Give
them call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

IT will pay to go over the bridge to
the west end to buy your drugs and gro
ceries. Try it. 2ltf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

PAT HART, John Hough and one Y ca
ger, last Friday evening, after looking
through the bottom of glass tumblers at
Liz. Siewart's saloon long enough to be-
come quarrelsome, adjourned to the
street, where by their noise and violent
demonstrations they attracted the at
tention of Marshal Leslie, who, with
considerable difficulty, owing to their
objections to the proceeding and, by the
assistance of the crowd, jagged the bib
ulous trio in the calaboose. They were
brought before Esq. Newman, the next
day, when Hart plead guilty to drunken
ness and was fined s. and costs. Hough
and the other fellow stood trial and was
acquitted, it being decided that they had
not passed that indefnable line on one
side of which man is whole souled
fellow and on the other drunken brute
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

SWORD PRESENTATION An occur
renee somewhat out of the line of the
usual order of exercises occurred at the
armory of the Independence Guards, on
Friday evening of last week, at the con-
clusion of the drill. President Jackson
made request that the members of the
company would remain few moments
longer, as business of importance was on
hand and must be transacted at once.
When order was secured, Mr.. G.. Z. Ran
sier arose, and calling Capt. r. c. Mer-
rill to the front, in a neat and appropri-
ate speech presented him with a beauti-
full sword and full equipments, the pres
ent of the members of the company, as
testimonial Of their appreciation of
his services in bringing the company up
to it's present excellent condition. Capt.
Merrill was so completely surprised that
he had difficulty in finding words to ex-
press his gratitude, but he assured the
company that he had always taken a
deep interest in it's welfare, and that it
should be his aim in the. future to make
the Independence Guards one of the
best companies in Iowa. The sword cost
$4,000, and is very handsome one, and
Capt Merrill is fully deserving of it, for
it is universally acknowledged that the
fine condition of the company is due, in
great measure, to his untiring labors
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

THoRLEY's Horse and Cattle Food, or
Condition Powders, are the cheapest in
the market. For sale at Smale Bro s.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

INDEPENDENCE, Sept. IL, 1877.
have opened a Restaurant for the accommo-
dation of the public and the benefit of myself,
in the Burr Block, one door north of Barn.
harris grocery, where would be pleased to see
all who want square meal, lunch cup of
hot tea or coffee at any hour of the day
8W1 s C. HICKEY
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

LIVE Geese Feathers at Marquette s
Furniture Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

JUST received at Osgoods Sewing Ma
chine Depot another large stock of
those celebrated American Sewing Ma
chimes. Do not fail to see them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

DON'T buy bill of lumber till you
have given us call. Barber 4 Kellogg
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
& BARBER SHOP.
L. w. EVANS 4 CO.

/. W. VANS 8 CV.,
DROPRIETORS OF NEW CITY LAUNDRY
l. and Barber Shop. North side Main street,
four doors east of Walnut. We are perma-
nently located and desire n share of your pat
rOnage. All work warranted.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

We have received communication
from Mr. Ross, of the Peoples National
Bank, relating to question of veracity
between himself and Mr. Poor, the eff
feet of which, however, would be to pre-
cipitate in the newspapers a bitter con-
troversy over question in which the
public at large have no interest, and one
which has no business in the canvass
for county officers. There are enough
of general issues, affecting the interests
of every man in the county. to discuss,
without taking up the quarrels and bus
mess rivalries Of corporations or other
private parties. We do not propose
that the BULLETIN shall be used to
range the people of the county on one
side or the other of this purely selfish
question, and believing, though possibly
not so intended, that Mr. Ross commu-
nication is designed to excite unprofta-
BILE controversy over a false and map
propriate issue, we respectfully decline
to give it insertion
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
Buy your coal of Barber & Kellogg.

TIE latest styles of Crockery and
Glassware at Joslin's Store. in Joslin-
vile, on Chatham st. Wv
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

This is less by 1863 than the Republi-
can vote of the township. Our caucus
was the largest ever held in the town
ship, and we are only pleased that so
large proportion Of the Republicans
attended it. We have always urged the
party to come out in full strength at the
caucuses, as that is the only guaranty
of a fair expression. We hope that 9th
er townships will always do as we'll
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. III. H. HUNT,
w, A, MELLEN. M. ID.

OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, CORNER OF
~ Court and Blank Streets north of Catholic
Church.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
ATTORNEYS.
JAS. Il. JEWEL.
j. E. COOK,

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COLLECTION
IA Agent. Office with Lake & Harmon, Mum
son Block, Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

WE aim to keep the best in our line
that can be bought West Side Lumber
and Coal Yard.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
MRS. DIR. BETSY EGGLESTON,

CEDAR RAPIDS. Bever's Bank Block. Com
~ mercial-St. This lady has acquired very
wide reputation. She doctors all diseases; she
examines her patients and explains their dis
ease solely from the circulation of the blood.
All are cordially invited to call and see her.
Consultation free. She will remain in this place
several months.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

w. A. MELLEN, NJ. ID.
HOMEOPATHIST, INDEPENDENCE, Ia.
IL Office and rooms in Burrs Block, Chat
ham Street, over Barnharts Grocery. Office
hours from to 8 A. NJ. and from to 2 and to
5 p. Nj.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

All other grades too numerous to
mention, from best to poorest, at
3wS j. WILEY's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
HOUSE & WILSON.

physicians AND SURGEONS, OFFICE
L over Peoples National Bank, corner Chat
ham and Main Streets, Independence, Iowa.
Will attend to calls in the city or country. Con-
situations in English and German.
j. G. HOUSE. S. G.. WILSON.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

JUST received, large invoice of boots
and shoes, at the following reduced
prices
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

No. q Main ST., Independence Ia.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

SUCCESSOR TO j. S. WOODWARD,
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COLLECTION
IA Agent. Office over Tabor s. Sons Drug
Store, Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

Sdut expenditures ny Vic pTcScHI DOdfu.
That this is absurdly false is shown by
the fact that this Board has not con-
tracted single debt present or prospec-
tive. Let us examine the record and
see why the increased assessment was
necessary. 1t may, or may not be known
that for the past four years the ex-
penses of the county have exceeded the
income from the county levy. On the
first of January, 1875, there was an in
debtedness in the county fund-incur-
red under the first year of anti-Republi-
can rule-of $1,3932O. On the first of
January 1876-under the same rule
this was increased to $4,2142O During
that year-the Board being nearly equal
ly divided between the parties-this in
debtedness further grew to $6631 &c.
In the Bridge fund at that time there
was still larger Indebtedness, which
has been reduced, however, to something
over $1,000 at the present time, for the
payment of which there is no fund, and
not one dollar of which was incurred
by the present Board. No bridging has
been done the present year, to any ex-
tent, for want of funds. A certain
amount of repairing has to be done ev.
cry year, but this, including the building
of one bridge, does not reach $1,000 this
year. This, then, was the situation that
confronted the Board on the LIST day of
January. We do not want to be under
stood as desiring to make political CAPT
tai out of it for any party, but we want
to show by it that the levy in the coun.
ty fund for two or three years has not
been sufficient to meet the expenses OF
the county, and to make the further re-
mark, to which we call especial atten
ton, that notwithstanding this indebted
ness, county warrants have been held uI
to par, without paying interest, solely by
the skillful and prudent management OF
Treasurer Poor.
Now it might be asked, how did this
Indebtedness accrue? Many have the
impression that the Board control abso
lutely all the expenses of the county
This is not so. Over the accounts flee
by township clerks, assessors, judges Of
election, township trustees, jurors, attor
neys, sheriffs, constables, witnesses, jus
tees, for the support of the poor, &c.
the Board has practically little control
All they can do is see that the service
has been performed and the bills proper
~ made out; the law and the courts il
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

A. MYERS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
New Restaurant.
INDEPENDENCE, Sept. !

t,,pprvnr.cr Cont - 1877
have opened a Restaurant for the accommo-
dation of the public and the benefit of myself.
har sne nuaa n'oek, one door nor'n OF barn
al VINO want square meal. lunch cup OF
sw1 ~ " '''' mum g g tnI IIrS1pv
JUST received large invoice Of boots
and shoes at tho follow;no roduood
prices.
Mems Hand Made French Kip
Mems hand made Veal Kin Roots a % to - 20
!" stoso H., pP Fine s.2s" ss.7s
=" Split Boots, ......... sss to 500
stosa Boots. mp n0o' DIS. siS TO $ $SS
GhiIdren's Boots, ;";..:.: 1.oe
f" Custom made calf sewed Shoes Shoes 20 20
Shoes .. peesou' iea'her iined r.. M
Misses Custom all calf Shoes. 175 to go
All other grades too numerous to
mention, from best to poorest, at
3w8 j. WILEY's.
.Jusr received At O.oood,. sou;n NJ
chine Denot another largo stocL ~
those celebrated American sou;nn M
chimes Do NOT fail 70 COO thom
-
LILY ~ "eese reathers at marquette
BOYS, and not only boys, but men, al
so-some men that cannot be fitted else
where put at the City OF Paris Store
come around. Why, have some bar
gains 1or you. Look at them. But
gents, when you can buy Of Gus Myers
1T o;vo nm. NC. h,,,, - 10y
~. NV.
FOR the latest styles OF hats and bon
stroot '' % '' ''''''''
fAiR:-A Far Will be held at Kings
opera House, Independence, commence
ing on Monday, Oct. Y, 1877, for the
penent OF the Sisters OF Mercy. The
o"Ject OF the FAR Will be to raise funds
toward meeting the outstanding debts
with liberal patronage.
Per order of Committee Of Arranoe-
ments.
On bonnv dav H.. f-o1 ,.
IN tho now i;obt r,nn;nu mor;sos o.
inc Machine Ib.ro dono NV, o,u,, sor,
inc orox s;noo o.I ..,
=. WV si"1 :. anu never se' oi1 'lreo'
noodlo .na seIf .hrooa;S sto..,o :4s
. tension tbot noror ohonnos
-oo-
"A LARGE ana nne assortment OF all
KINDS OF Millinery Goods at Sweet 4
bloods on Chatham st.
NJ. nA"o "'',' ~ 'oo"use IL VIII ~
49, W. ~ WI a " ., A''I. so' ou' u
w. VIC mean ,ne nc" ''sn'-runhlhg
~, =, '" - ~ "o''' - VIII 81"
WY i'N =. W '' ".'nu' 'n 10 ., 'elsioi
' -. '' ' '''u''' anu seii,se'
W. s 'no,'' uon snip s'i'ches
~
OF my goods are ready for your inspec-
ton. NY prices are way down. from a
snool of thread 70 tho hast ;mnor+od
es. " Wv ''' III 'o' 'ou
Soous III 'hls MARKET, put CANNOT marx
FIVE No bus;pess in tb.t
.: ~ AN''
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE will
sell my house just east of the Court
House on very favorable farms For
,>u;oo ~ $1,000 .I. y. .l ''-1
P'''' anu 'efn's Apply d. tne once Oh
Lake u Harmon. E. A. SHELDON
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
FRANK ID. JACKSON,

A TvTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IA Special attention given to Collections. Of
flee over Chicago Clothing House.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, JESUP, IOWA.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14

JOHN BURKE,
YJNHE FASHIONABLE BARBER AND HAIR
L Dresser. All the modern cOnvenienceS
known to the profession. Shop over Barnett
Cos Store, Main street, Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-09-14
The Greenback Fizzle at LittletOn.
LITTLETON, Sept. II, 1S77.

VIM. QUICK, Sec'y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
Another City Burnt.
ST. JoHN's IN ASHES.


 On Wednesday of last week. more than half the area of the city St. Johns, New Brunswick, was burnt over, and two-thirds of the business portion of the place de- stroyed. The city was full! of wooden buildings and the fire, driven on by a strong wind. soon got beyond control. The loss is now estimated at $10, ,O00, 900. Ten lives are known to have been lost. and 15,OOO people are homeless. Sub- scriptions are being taken in our cities and in Canada fer the relief of the sufferers There was about $5, 900. 900 insurance on the buildings, mostly in British companies.
 Gov. Hampton, of South Carolina, made very sensible and liberal speech at celebration in Auburn. N. r., last week. Referring to the contest of last fall, he said.
 am glad to say that the bitterness which marked that strife is passing away, and say to you, men of New York, as I say at home, owe my election to the col ored men of South Carolina. (Applause.)
 Thousands of them voted for me, know ing that I had been good friend of the race, knowing that I was the first man af ter the war to recommend that they should be given the right of suffrage, and I have never yet changed my opinion on this subject. Knowing this, they sustain ed me in large numbers, and l am happy to say that nearly all the fears of the more ignorant are passing away, and they are satisfied that they will be dealt with in all respects as citizens of South Carolina. We intend o-try to elevate them, educate them, and show them the responsibilities as we'll as the blessings of liberty. We want them, as other citizens of America and South Carolina, to be worthy of the great boon of citizenship of this great re- public.