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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
CENTAUR
LINIMENTS
Letter from q. Postmaster.


"ANTIoCH, ILL, Dec. l, 1874.
''Messrs. j. B. ROSE 81 Co.:
"MY wife has, for a long time, been a
terrible sufferer from Rheumatism. She
has I: led many physicians and many reme-
dies. The only thing which has given her
relief Is Centaur Liniment. ! am rejoiced
to say this has cured her. 1 am doing
what l can to extend its sale. \
W. H. RING.
This is a sample of many thousand testi-
monials received, of wonderful cures
effected by the Centaur Eminent. The
ingredients of this article are published
around each bottle. It contains Witch
Hazel, Me-tha, A%rnica, Rock Oil, Car.
bolic, and ingredients hitherto little
known 1t Is an indisputable fact that the
Centaur Liniment Is performing more
cures of Swellings, Stiff Joints. Eruptions,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sciatisa, Caked
Breasts, Lock.jaw. &c. thar all other Lin
irpents, Embroca.ions, Extracts, Salves,
Ointments, and Plasters now in use.
For Toothache, Earache Weak Back,
tch and Cltaneous Eruptions it is ad-
mirable. 1t cures burns and scalds with
out a scar. Extracts poison from bites
and stings, and heals frost bites and chilli
blalrs, in n short time. No family can
afford TO be without the Centaur Lini.
ment, white wrapper.
The Centaur LIniment. yellow wrapper,
is adapted to the tough skin, muscles and
flesh of the animal creation. Its effects
upon severe cases OF SPAWN, Sweeny
Wind Gall, Big Head and Poll Evil, ar,
little less han mary llOus.
Messrs. j.. Mcclure Il Co., Druggist
corner Elm and Front streets, Cincin nat
o., say:
"Ia u n~eighborhood a number o
teamsters are using the Centaur Liniment
They pronounce it superior to anythin.
they have ever used. We sell as high IA
four to five dozen bottles per month
these teaIusters."
We have thousands of similar testimo
mails.
For Wounds, Calls, Scratches, Ring
bone. &c, and for Screw Worm in Shee
1t has no rival. Farmers, Livery-men
and Stoek-raisers, have in this Llnirnent
remedy which is worth Il hundred time
It's cost.
Laboratory of j. ID. R OsG S. Co.
ah Dry STRErr NEw Ynpp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
ADAMS TO TILDEN.

now made public for the first time.
As will be seen, it was written on the
day of inauguration Of President
Hayes:
Boston, March 5, 1877.
To Hon. S. j. TILDEN, New RoRK.
MY DEAR SIR:-On this day, when
you ought to have been the Presi-
dent of the United States, / seize the
opportunity to bear my testimony to
calm and dignified manner in which
you have passed through this great
trial.
1t is many years since l ceased to
be q party man, hence l have endeav-
ored to judge of public affairs and
men rather by their merits than by
the name they take.
1t is a source of qualification to me
to think that / made the right choice
in the late election. l could never
have been reconciled to the elevation,
by the smallest aid o fmine, of a per-
son, however respectable in private
life, who must forever carry upon his
brow the stamp offraud first triumph
ant in American history. No subse-
quent action, however meritorious,
can wash away the letters Of that
record.
Very respectfully yours,
CHRLEs FACNCIs ADAMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Josh Billings says: 81 will state
for the information of those who
havn't had a chance, few lay in in
sect wisdum, as freely as 1 hav, that
one single hornet, who feels well,
will break up a whole camp-meeting."
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GREAT WAR.
British Intrigue Will Not Hinder
the Triumph of Russia.
ORDERS FOR MILITARY STORES
CANCELLED.
One Thousand Irou workers STRIFE
at sheffield.

ST.. PETERSBURG. Dec. 81.
The Goios publishes an article upon
the early meeling of the British Par
lament and the possible measures OF
the English Cabinet. The article de
clares that Russia may await without
anxiety the issue Of this political ep
ISOLDE, and may continue the work
which she has begun. in the firm con
viction that British intrigue will in no
way hinder the triumph of Russia.
LONDON. Dec. y.
Henry Pinchback. architect and
builder, at Manchester, has failed; liza
Utilities, $40. 900.
1t is said that a manufacturer of mil
itary stores, who had large orders on
hand for Russia and Turkey, has re-
ceived notices canceling them.
The Edinburgh Scotsman says: In
influential circles considerable credit is
given to the report that the Govern
ment coDtemplates the purchase of the
Porte's suzerainty over Egypt.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. %.
The Emperor arrived this morning.
LONDON, Dec. %.
In consequence Of the proposed re
duction of wages after the holidays
l 900 iron workers at Sheffield have
struck.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

day, claiming that he had done his
duty In every way. Witnesses testi-
fed to the efficient work of the de-
psrtmept. The Mayor very Guilty re-
fused to allow the trial to last beyond
the evening. MIR. Erhardt says that
that outside political influence had
been the principal obstacle in the i'm
pruvement Of the police force.
1t Is stated that Capt. J. Fogelby,
who Is to undertake the recovery OF
sc, 00O, 900 treasure, supposed TO have
been sunl, in the frigate San Pabro
Alcautara, on the Spanish main sixty
years ago, has obtained subscriptions
enough to start upon his ex petition.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
ts,nuAL 10 THE DAILY sENr1NEL.]
YESTERDAYS DISPATCHES.
ApEN0CRAT TO THE RESCUE
OF HAYES.
The Ssnate to be Democratic in 1879.
HLNEss OF SENATOR PATTERSON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Il.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 81.
One of the Southern Democratic
Nonators, Who in Q friend to the Presi
dat. In conversation this evening, said
81 has every reason to believe that on
the rsasssm bling Of Congress Hayes
will have . majority in favor Of his
nominations. "You see," continued
The Senator, "that in . little over ono
wear the senate will b Democratic; Of
that there can be no doubt Arkansas,
South Carolina, Alabama and Califor-
mia will odd each . Democratic Sena-
tor; We may lose n from Connect
cut, and shore y probability that the
eloction in Indiana will give . Repub.
Ohio will Offset that by the election of
= Democrat in the place Of Matthews /;
~ any rate. the Senate will be Demo
CRITIC on the 4th of March, 1879. and
that will be less than IA months from
the time Congress reassem bles. Now,
very many important Offices will be-
como yncant throughout the North and
West during this and the ensuing ses
siou OF Congress, and persons con-
6rmod will be secure in their Offices at
last for the remainder of this Admin
Iteration. Anti Hayes Republican Sem
stors must certainly Q that in a very
short time new nominations will be be.
fore the Senate. and may 1t not depend
upon themselves whether their frieuds
are salected 70 fill vacancies? What
can they hope to gain by making . re-
lentless war on the President, who can
placjdly say, . Have your own way for
the next year, for after that your friend
ship will DO Of no service to my Adj
ministration; II you cannot get along
with me now. you will have to do so
for the remainder Of my term can
not believe" said the Senator, "that
Republican Senators will oppose the
PresiCent."
WAsHINGToN, Dec. %.
The condition of Senator Patterson.
Of South Carolina, this evening. is con-
siderod very critical. He suffered to-
day Q severe attack OF congestion Of the
brain. His relatives have been tele-
grspbed.
AaAittonal Particulars Of the Ex-
plssaon-The Unien League Club
anA the Psesidencs Reception.
NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
The Coroner impaneled a jury in the
explosion case this afternoon. It is
NOT decided whom the inquest will be
held. The scene of the fire IL illumin
ated tonight by two huge bonfires;
Is men are engaged in removing the
debris by the basketfuls from the
ruins. The fireimen we're busy all the
evening until II O'Clock, endeavoring To
extinguish WI large streams OF fire
which came from the gas mains. The
Aromen finally succeeded in stopping
the burning gas. A large force oi po
lice Is keeping back the crowd which
is gathered to watch the seArchers.
The Union League Club looked at Its
brightest tonight, and its splendid
psTlors we're seldom ,broDged with so
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

~ ss1srsucs 70 our kilograms IL will
b sen that the Turkish Government
10 - plucky - ever, and potwithssand-
tas the late crushing defeat at Pievna,
Will resist the Russian advance TO The
bltsss end. A frssh levy o: 10000
men has been ordered BY the Sultan,
and vigorous measures will be taken to
interrupt the triumphant advance of
the victorious foe. It IL doubtful
WHISTLER, with all Of these determined
sxsrtions, her fate can DO long averted.
She may. BY determined resistance,
free Russia to grant more favorable
farms, but there 10 little doubt that,
evsusually, she will have to yield, and
grant whatever concessions the con-
qusring Russ may demand.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

distinguished an assemblsgs Of ladies
and gentlemen 20 gathered there to-
night In honor Of the reception to
President Hayes. The rooms were
elaborstely decorated. The theater OF
the club, which communicated by
folding doors with the art gallery. was
t~astefully draped. The doors leading
from the theater to the art gallery, and
from the latter to thu main reception
room, facing on Madison Avenue.
we're thrown open. and the whole con-
tiuuous space was where the reception
proper took place. The saloon was
decorated with flags of all the States.
and the picture OF President Hayes
was surrounded with United states
flags. The Presidential parry arrived
at $50 o'clock, and alter an hours
pleasant o versstion and prOmenad
ing, during which the many splendid
paintings and works OF art adjoining
the walls of the CLUB were admired.
an adjournment - taken to the
banquet rooms on the floor below,
where an elegant collation. was q
taken of. The President and party left
shortly before 1880 o'clock, and were
driven to their hotel. 1t was long past
midnight, before the last of the many
guests had left the saloons. The re-
ception generally was considered one
of the most agreeable and successful
ever given by the Club.
a 0esstDS for ishe Resconesisatton
Of SILVER
TOLEDO, o., Dec. Il.
A mass meeting was held 70 night to
OK press views on the subject Of the
demonstration of silver. Major Jones,
Judge q. Z. Ssney, John @. sherwood
and others spoke. The resolutions
adopted urge upon Senator's and Rep
ressntatives in Congress the immsdi-
ate demonstration OF silver, n that
its coinage be as free and unlimited rs
that of gold, and Of the standard value
of 4l2i1 grains Of standard silver.
The Rioters Being Dispersed and
Arrested.
CHICAGO, dec. 21.
A Washington special says: No news
from the Rio Grande. No collision has
| yet occurred bet ween the United States
troops and the rioters, who are being
dispersed and arrested. II Is not prob.
able that they will make a stand, but
will be likely to escape and cross 10
Mexico, aidsd by the populace, who
sy mpathize with them.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

The Reno branch Of the California
Fruit and Meat shipping Association
started up a couple of days ago and
everything works to a charm. Two
ear loads of refrigerated beef were sent
to San Francisco yesterday. The
have 1000 head OF fine cat
tie Oh hand. and a~pprehend no trouble
in securing sufficient TO keep at work
all the time.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
AGENTs
NOTICE.

OvyrcE RICHMOND MINING Co. or NEvapa;,
Eureka, December ~, lon'
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN IL Hills Hills
against The Richmond Mining Company s"
be paid unless orders for the goods s uSs he
nsny said bills, No orders for goods WIZ ~
acknowledgsd unless signed by the manas''
or Secretary of the u.,ssar.
d2l-3t II. hlCnhnD'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

rWB 1ExlCAx roOUDLEs.
The high banded proceedings re-
Gently indulssd in by the mob in
Texas can hardly BE- dignifed iato an
lusssnatioual AFFAIR. In fact, the riot
en- ere sssidsnts Of American coil, and
eoussqusntly the Mexican Govern
nsotis h no gay responsible for their
ssss. But few Of the bandits will ever
b bsoushs 70 punishment. They will
de- aososs thu border and dnd refuge
among their countrymen until the re-
cali oftHs GATED sestss troops. The
apssshy that prevails on the Rio
0usAs. while having no reference TO
former troubles with cattle raising
0sssssss, illustrates the ~powerless-
nsss Of our Government to suppress
che mob. or protect It, citizens. Con-
sidsring the feeble and spasmodic Of
fosss put forth TO preserve the dignity
Of the law, Il 10 little wonder that our
aushosity IL held in contempt BY the
,nsfAsus whc inIsst the boundary line
bcsvveu the to counties.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
FOR SALE

nNE NEW AMEs' PORTABLE ENGINE,
can be seen at the Railroad Depot. Eureka.
X. TRnwBRIDGE.
de- fybo. y svads.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
ID sued out of tho District Court Of Eureka
County. State of Nevada. on the I'D day Of
December, A. d. 1877, and to mo directed and
delivered, for a judgment rendered in said
Court. on the ~ b day of December, A. ID.
1877, in favor Of j. ii. Goetehus, plain if, and
AGAINST P. John en-, defendant, for tour hum
dred and fsrty (Sli0) dollars, IN U. 5. gold
coin, with interest ia like geld coin at the
rate Of ten per cent. per annum, tegether
with damage. and nincty-fve 1906 05)
dollars and five cents, in u. 5. gold
coin, costs OF suit, / have on this. the
% day OF December. A. ID. 1877, levied on
the following property. to wit: That certain
mine, or mining claim, known AS tho "iiidge-
way Mine," and described in thsCounty Rec
ords OF Eureka County as tho "kidgeway
Nine" situated o. Mineral or Mccoy Hill.
in Eureka Co ibty. State Of N evada, being the
first southern extension of tn Grant mine.
Notice is hereby 9iven, that on
Monday, the 18th Day Of January.
A.. -. ISIS.
Between the hours Of 3 o'clock, A. NJ. and 3
'clclock p. NJ, viz: ut I o'clock P. NJ, | will
sell all the right, title, ella m a d interest o.
the sa' d defendant. y. Johnson, Of. in and to
the above described properly, at the door OF
the Court house OF Eureka County, at public
aucti n, for cash il hand. TO The highest and
best bidder. to satisfy said execution and ali
costs.
JAMES sIAS, sh riff.
BY j. b. NRLsox. Deputy.
Eureka. Eureka olnty. New, Dec. ~. 1871.
HD.fn
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

TEE California Assembly has voted
20 draw it, pay two weeks In advance,
to cover the holiday expenses. And
this. too, right after q Senatorial cleo
tion.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

TEE Odd Fellows Of Salt Lake City
are discussing the erection ofa beauti-
full hall the coming year.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

There are sixteen prisoners In the
Elko County Jail, says the Independ-
eHt.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

~nILLHEADs. LErTEEn15SSfN m
b and cards. printed at the
Office. To order -
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
N q G E

rs HEREBY GIVEN. TO ALL PERSONS
/ travelling on the Eureka and k!ko Toll
Road. that no one is authorized to collect toll
at the Junction of the Eureka and ftaiian
Ranch road. north oil Eureka; but the under
signed, and il paid 20 any other person, the
toll will again be collected. -
ISABELLA A. MCDONALD.
Eureka. December Is, 1877. dl9-lm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

SHOES very large and complete sssors'
ment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23
1eady.n6ade Dresses,

Direct from Paris, In Silks and Stuffed NJ.
terial. WRAPPERS, in Satin, prso oI'
and Reps.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-23

YRI16N6DD HATS.
Ladies'. Misses and Children'b
Hats Of the latest styles; Also, MINK
and Seal Skin Caps.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-03
MOTHERS 1!

That wasting form; that CLASSY, ex.
pressionIess eye That ftful starting
sleep That picking of the nose with the
thin fingers all tell in palmer language
than pes can describe, that worms are
killing your child, whom you can save by
the timely use of Van Deusen's White
Worm Copfections, and for which we give
you FIVE good reasons for using:
!. Children eat them as they do candy.
2 They drive out worms thoroughly
without pain
3. Cleanse the stomach completely
4. Cure bowel and teething complaints
5. Restore health and vigor-give lus
tre to the eye and cheerfulness to tht
spirits.
NEVER give your children CoLoREI
worm candy.
If the merchants in your place have no
Van Deusen's Worm Confections. iusis
upon their sending to US or where the,
purchase their medicines, and get them a
they will save the lives of your darliui
children.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
KINGSTON, ULSTER Co., NY,
sGrPrice Is cents box. .~9a
Sold at every store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-03
WASHINGTON.
The Navy Department to be Investig ated-
Cabinet Ministers Going to Attend Nor
tons Funeral.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The secretary
of the navy and other members OF the
cabinet leave tonight to attend the funeral
of Senator Morton. The secretary had a
conference to-day with the committee on
naval affairs
The committee on expenditures Of the
navy department called upon the secretary
of the navy this morning, and informed
him of their purpose of making thorough
| investigation of the accounts of the depart
ment while under the administration OF
Secretary Robson, and especially into the
transfer of funds appropriated for the pay OF
the navy into other channels. Secretary
/ Thompson assured the committee he would
cheerful!y give them every facility. The
committee also informed him they desired
to recommend reduction of expenditures
in the department whenever it may be
found practicable, aid the secretary re-
lsponded that he would be happy to CO.
operate. A conflict of jurisdiction regard
ing the proposed investigation is likely te
arise between this committee and the CON-
mittee on naval affairs. of which Whit.
thorne, of Tennessee, is chairman. Whit.
thorne and Willis are members of these
icommittees. The committee on appro
priations mSy also claim jurisdiction. The
matter of jurisdiction was discussed in the
naval affairs committees this morning, anC
there is probability it will be brought be
fore the house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-03
GOV. cULLoM's
Thanksgiving PROCLAMATION.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov 2.-The following
proclamation was issued to day:
PROCLAMATION

SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 2.-The following
proclamation was issued to day:
PROCLAMATION.
STATE CT ILLINOIS, EXECUTIVE DE-
PARTMENT:-I, Shelby M. Cullnm, gov
Thursday, the 29th day Of November, as
day of thanksgiving. This purely national
festival. which originated with the pilgrim
fathers, is entitled to the respect and OBJ
servance of all good citizens, as a recogni
ton of the experimenting providence of
Almighty God, and the expression of our
thankfulness to him for his bountiful good
ness to US as people, not in spirit of
boasting nor without deep sense of SYM
pathy for the nations so severally afflicted.
1t may increase our gratitude to remember
the condition of India, stricken with fam
inc; of Russia and Turkey, devastated by
war; of France, torn with fierce internal
discussions. From these evils we have
been delivered, while our civil aud religious
PRIVILEGES, the general good health of the
people, our magnificent crops and the
consequent improved condition of all busi-
ness interests afford US abundant occasion
for positive rejoicing. therefore call
upon the citizens of Illinois to asst mble in
their places of religious worship and around
their tables aud firesides to make this a
holiday, a day of rest and of festivities, not
forgetting its proper religious observance,
but above all day for the re assembling
of scattered kindred. in order to the closer
knitting of those domestic ties which are
the pledges and ground of national union
and prosperity.
In testimony whereof | nave hereunto
set my hand, and caused the seal of the
state to be affixed. Done at the City OF
Springfield, this I'd day of November,
A. D. 1877.
S. NJ. CULLoM,! !Goveruor.
by the Governor:
GEO. II. HARLOW, Secy of State.
The Chief Executives Tribute to Morton q
Character.
The following was issued at late hour
| last evening:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON
Nov. 2 i lament the sad occasion which
makes it my duty to testify the public re
spect for the eminent citizen and distin
guished statesmen whose death yesterday
at his home in Indianapolis has beer
made known TO tie people by telegraph,
announcement. The services of Oliver P
Morton to the nation in the difficult anC
responsible administration of the affairs o
the state of Indiana as its governor at
critical juncture of the civil war can neve
be oyer-valued by his countrymen Hi
long service in the senate has shown hi
great powers as legislator and leader AM
chief counsellor of the political part.
charged with the conduct Of the govern
ment~ during that period. In all thing
aud at all tunes he has been able, ,strenuou
and faithful in the public service and hi
fame with his eountrymen rests upon
secure foundation. The several executiv
departu. ents will be closed on the day Q
his funeral, and appropriate honors shoul
be paid to the memory of the decease
statesman by the whole nation.
} (Signed) r. B. HAYES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-03
TELEGRA.P.EH1ETC.
[7slsgrapAsd to the Roe1Island Argue
FOREIGN NEWS.
WAR NEWS,


LONDON. Nov. "A special from Con-
stantinople says Prince Hassan has under
taken TO command force of Turks and
Egyptians intended to oppose Gen. Zim-
merman.
The Russians are in force near Musa-
beyr. whence they threaten Bazanljlk.
A Ragussa special states that the Mon
tenegrins are preparing to attack Klobuk
and Spuz. So
LONDON. Nov. S.-A dispatch from
Sofia, dated Thursday, says, fighting con-
tinues on Orchanie and Plevna road.
Chevket Pasha occupies a position COM
manding the junction of Orchanie and
Plevna and Orchanie and Lovatz roads.
The Russian advance has been repulsed
with heavy loss. Reinforcements are
arriving rapidly. An attempt to take
Telische will be made Immediately.
EGYPT.
LONDON. Nov. "A special from Alex.
andria says the king of Abvssinia again
threatens to invade Egypt with 10000
men. Gen. Gordon is expected as Masso-
wah to negotiate with him.
ENGLAND
LONDON, Nov. 3.-The cotton mill own.
give weeks notice of five per cent re.
duc;ion of wages.
The trade mark treaty between the
| United States and Great Britain provides
that subjects or citizens of each country
have the same rights as subjects or citizens
of others or as are now aud may hereafter
be granted to subjects or citizens of the
most favored nation IN everything relating
to trade marks and trade labels, uroI
fulfilling the tormalities required by the
laws of their respective countries,
| FRANCE
| LONDON, Nov. "a Paris correspondent
asserts that the following semi official note
has been sent to the provincial papers
1t appears to have been decided at cab
met council that the present cabinet vii
remain in Office till November 5th. Afte
the elections to council, the general govern
ment will find itself in the presence of twC
extreme policies -one of resistance to thu
chamber of deputies, with the support o
the senate; the other, of complete con
cession, bringing into Office ministry com
posed exclusively oe the left. The pres
eut disposition of the Marshal does no
admit Of the latter policy. However, thu
president is willing to see fbe not possibl,
to arrive at some kind of decision by which
the left of the chamber of deputies ant
and right centre of the senate may be rep
resented in the cabinet, thereby establish
ing harmony between the two houses.
The Paris Soliele states Ponyer Quertie
has been invited by the president to form
a cabinet of the right, in which Ponye
Quertler is 10 be president of the counci
aud minister of finance.