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New-York tribune., 1877-10-22
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FOkLIbN VITIIEt bLHIINi NfIT =, ~
The undersigned discharges an agroeaIc duty in
sending to the former Envoy Extraordinary AMI
Minister Pleiupotentary Of the United states OF
America TO the French Republic, Mr.. l.. B. Wash
burne a letter of His Majesty Emperor
and King, most gracious master, whicn
has been Just received from the Imperial Court nj
Castle Benrath. Dusseldorf aud with which HIS
Majesty nas pleased to send his portrait Hoping
that the portrait, which has been sent To Bremen
may have In possession OF Mr. Washburne
and that the ncoscd most gracious letter may reach
destination before Mr. Wa5uburue leaves the European
Continent. at the time wish Mr.. Washburne "a
happy Journey his native land aud that after the ull
discharge o his arduOus duties, he enjoy long and
blessed repusc his native county. WITH these wIses
IN which all Germans grateful remembrance OF the
debt which they Mr. Washbunc heartily unite
undersigned begs Mr. Wa-hburue again TO the
assurance OF his hign esteem.
The Secretary OF State OF the Foreign Office,
New-York tribune., 1877-10-22

Ufnr MR.. WASIBUKNE:
After you have be recalled from post Embas
sadOr OF tho United States Paris and you about
return your native country take occasion 10
new my Acknowledgements, already personally eX-
pressed the zeal and deN OtOn with which You have
rdcut circumstances protected the German interests
during the German French war As testimony OF my
gratitude herewith send my portrait executed IN
ull YOu will please To receive the remefn-
brance of the eyeutfu time during which you have been
I'm a pos tiou to render efficient and beneficial services
my Government, aud at tine time OF my
gard and kind wishes, with which accompany
turn To private ne. remain, my dear MI. Nashburne,
your ah~otunate WILHELM.
BcHrdth, September 7, 1877.
To Mr. T.. H. Nashburnc, til now Envoy Extraordinary,
etc. United states OF America, to the French Republic.
New-York tribune., 1877-10-22

If vou wish 10 know every Monday morning
all about the ng and closing OF youf vault safe or store
especially of business hours aud who does M conu c WIN
some one If the Offices Holiness Burglar Alarm
IecaIanh ComnanN. D ~ hIO.dNIy.
New-York tribune., 1877-10-22

ApsTRACT OF REPORT FOR wFrK ENDING AT T. ~ OCT
20. 1877.
New-York tribune., 1877-10-22
John lynch's
Furniture, Carpet, Bedding
and Stove Warehouse.
NO. 3O1 EsGssTlE-AyEyrr

PRICES 2j PER CENT Les THAN ,vv
OTHER HOUSE IN TIE CITY CALL All
EXAMINE OUR STOCK Br FORE PURClUlA SISDD 1ISD
EISEWIIERE. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW
GOODS "''VH
New-York tribune., 1877-10-22
Nh Denr MR. WAsnHrRNE:

10 Mr. T.. B. Washbune, TIL now f. f.. ~ OF the Uute
States Of America to the French Republic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
POLICE COURT.

Thursday, May 10.-GIlbert Bowen,
an old resident and one who ought te
have been more careful, was arrested
and jailed on Tuesday night by Deputy
Marshal Black burn for being drunk, He
was taken before Justice Halves yesterday.
and was fined So and costs. He gave sc
curity Tor the amount
Minnie Wyatt. ALIAS Dean, who was
only released from Jail on Tuesday where
she had been for beng an inmate OF Mrs.
Henry's house of ill-fame, was arrested
and jailed last evening by Policeman
German. on complaint of Marshal Hawts,
who charged her with being vagrant
This morning Justice HAYES fined her S.
and costs. No money. The Justice in
tended to send her to Jail in default, but
Minnie is subject to fits, and she very
conveniently had three or four in the
'squire's office, requiring half-a-dozer
men to hold her and the aid of DIR. Craig
before she came to. She was then releas
went to Davenport
Charles Brown, for lewd and indecent
actions, was arrested and jailed last even
ing by Policeman German. This fore
noon he plead guilty before Justice HAYES
and was fined S. and costs. No money
Let off on his promise to pay.
The Milly Dillon case was concluded a
Ais this afternoon and given to the jury
and in fifteen minutes a verdict of No
Guilty" was returned, and defendant dis
charged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

Brown & Devore to Elizabeth Dougal,
part of sec. 81, townships 10, range 2 e
Coe dated July %, 1862, for $500
VIM. Parker to Robert Dougal, part
of sec: 81, Coe township, dated Dec 80,
lS6. for $400.
Elizabeth Dougal to Robert Dougal,
March 7, 1870, for $500.
Robert Dougal to John Yolton, part of
sec. 81, Coe township, dated May Z, 1877,
for $1,000
Robert Dougal to John Yolton, part of
sec 81, Coe township, dated May Z, 1877,
also for 81 900.
James B, Mcdonald to school trustees
Rural township, one acre in sec. 80, town
ship Is, range | w-Rural-dated March
%. 1877, for 81.
Harriet Hobart to Marion Hobart, thu
n. 70 feet of out lot ~, sec, SO, township
10, range / e-Port Byron-Gated Nov. 8
1876, for $50.
Chas. P. Rider to George W. Gamble
lot 5, block 3, in W. H. Ednards's add t.
Moline. dated April 81, 1877, for $465.
James Garnett to A. A. DIN, lots I
and 9, block 10, in Port Byron. dated
Feb q, 1877, for $1,000.
JANET and S. w McMaster to A. J
Nyeuist, lot 6, in McMaster's add to RocI
Island, dated May S, 1877, for $4,000.
II. f. Thomas to Mary Wentroth. lot
8, 8, ard 9, block ), in Hampton, date,
March l. 1877, for $3.50.
w, Bisant to Z. NJ. johnson, iudeinit
description. in sec 6, township II. rang
l e-Hampton-dated Nov. 7, 1876, 70
| 81 %.
G. NJ. johnson to o. Bengston, par
OF the of sec. 6, township II, rang
champion, dated Jan. 8, 1877, fo
$3.50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Fua.r3l Of Wilson Drury.

The funeral Of Wilson g. Drury, whose
death was noticed Tuesday, was held this
forenoon ct Trinity church. As pre-
viCusly announced, the burial services
we're conducted by Rev's. Barris and
Judd, of Davenport, in the absence of the
rector, Mr.. Holcombe. The choir was
composed of Misses Peasants, Mrs. Gay
ford Adair Pleasauts and j. NJ Reynolds.
Circuit court adjourned out of respect to
Judge Drury, formerly our circuit judge
and long u member of the Rock Island
bar, The attendance was large, both
FROM this city, Davenport and Moline
both of the old settlers, and young friends
Of the deceased.
Among those who came down from Chi
cago, with Mr.. aud Mrs. Drury attending
the remains, were Gen. n, B. Buford, Mr.
and Mrs, Chas. M. Kuox. Ed. Gilbert
Mrs. Henry A. Porter. and several other.
whose names were not obtained.
They came In a special train with 9
sleeper and drawing room car, and return
to Chicago this evening.
The remains were inferred at Chippiau.
mock.
Much sy npathy is expressed by all fol-
the sad bereavem 3nt of the parents
relatives and friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Harper House Prices Reduced--The
Ronns Ernded

Up with the times. is Ben Harper s
motto Though there is not a poor
room in the whole house, or one
poorly ventilated, lighted and fur
nished, there is still choice, and Mr.
Harper sees that there is an injustice in
charging everybody alike when the accom-
modations are not alike. Ofcourse, in the
dining room all fare alike; in the fine
Office, the reading room, the parlOrs, and
all the other comforts of the house all
fare alike, but if some people prefer lar.
ger or more eligible rooms than Others
they should pay more for them. The
plan Of building a hotel Oh turn table. 81
that every guest can have front room, il
n IT practicable and he has therefore graded
the rooms so that there are 40 rooms at s.
day, 80 at $3.50 and 25 at So q day
Take your choice, gentlemen. 10 all els'
your privileges are equal,
The upper rooms are really the mos
desirable 10 the house, and are the sam,
size as those under them, and equal!
well furnished-only there is little NOR,
climbing to do. In summer they ar,
really preferable-at the same price. A
very large proportion of those who stop a
hotel never occupy their room except t,
sleep, and don't care much where it i
located. But let everybody remembe
that they can have all the comforts of tina
splendid hotel, and fine foom. for So
| day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Blue Glass.

There is man in Kewanee who don 1
know that the blue glass humbug is
played" and he advertises in the
Kewanee'' Independent, of this week, thusly
as follows, viz:
Everybody has heard of the great curative prop
critics OF blue Eght. Hinsdale has supply. of bLut
glass which he will cut to any size TO suit the wants
Of customers
If Mr.. Hinsdale should have demand
for the article 50 large that he is unable tC
supply it he could procure more by sending
for some 800 or more boxes which ar
piled up against fence at our glass work
waiting for somebody to haul it off.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Hon. William 2. Morrison.

from the 81. Louis R.pubt3cdR.
William r. Morrison drew up the clause
which the house attached to the army bill
last February, prohibiting the use OF the
army tor political purposes William r.
Morrison was also chairman of the con
ference committee of the house, when the
last meeting with the senate committee
was held, and it was due to his firmness
more than anything else that the house
insisted npon the clause. The withdrawal
of the troops from South Carolina and
Louisiana was materially FASTENED by the
stand the house took in this matter, and
the action promises to be still more advan-
tageous to the Democrats in having COM
PEELED the approaching session of congress
Ii congress did not meet until December
the dissension in the Republican ranks
might be healed; but it seems almost i'm.
possible, as it is, to prevent such an out.
break on the part of the extremists, as
will make all future efforts to harmonic
the two wings of the party impossible
These are the results achieved by the
Democratic house following the lead o.
VIM. r. Morrison.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Personal.

Mayor Butler returned this morning
from St. Paul
Lieutenant J. c. Ayers. of Rock Island
Arsenal, having been assigned to duty as
chief of ordnance in the department of the
Platte, left last evening on visit to friends
in Wisconsin before he departs for bis
duties among the Indians.
J. s. Drake, of THE ARGUS, Chas. W.
Negus, and A. NJ. Guild, of this city. and
Louis Ochs, of Davenport, all members OF
Giieou's Band, have gone to Browns
Lake, Wis, to attend the annual spring
meeting Of that jolly organization.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now be
purchased right at home, it is the most
successful preparation ever introduced to
our people. 1t works like charm in all
eases of Consumption, Pneumonia. Hem
orrhages, Asthma, severe Coughs, Group
aud all other Throat and Lung Diseases.
No person has ever used this medicine
without getting Immediate relief, yet there
are great many poor, suffering, skepti-
cal persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough, and the voice of con-
sumption coming from their lungs, that
will not try it. If you die, it is your OWL
fault, as you can so to your druggist T.
II. Thomas and get sample bottle for IO
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any case. Regular size only IS cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

NOTICE To ALL WHOM IT MAY Con
CERN.-The undersigned having secured
the services of John Milan. one of the
champion horse shoers of Chicago, for the
benefit of their customers aud their horses,
solicit share of work in the horse shoeing
line All hoof bound horses perfectly cur ed
with three shoeings; interfering of horses
stopped. The neatest shoeing on trotting
horses; all horse men are invited to give
us call. Though the times are hard We
will spare no pains or expense for the ben
eft of our customers The best genera
blacksmith and wagon shop in all its
branches in the city. Painting and car.
riage trimming neatly done. Both prac.
tical workmen. Ali business promptly
attended to. Shops at the bridge near
Keator's saw mill. Call and see us.
may8-d6t MURPHY & WILLS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
DR.. Railways
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify cleanse, and strength
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure OF all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costve-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biiousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal Nlscera. Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury minerals or deleterious drugs.
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, ACidity of the stomach Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fulness of Weight
In the Stomach Sour EruptlOns, Sinking Flutter-
ings in the Pit of the stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
at the Heart, Choking or SutfOcatlng Sensation
when in Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of PerspiratiOn lellown-s IS o
the skin and Eyes Pam in the side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
20 cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE and TRUE"
send one letter stamp to ROADWAY, 81 CO.. No &
Wsrren 81, New York. Information worth thou
sands VIII be SAINT you,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Charley Gray's Estate.

The work done by this Office for Charley
Gray's estate was ordered by Messrs
SimoDson & Stoddard, of Port Byron
The charge is a reasonable one for tn,
work done, and it is a matter of entire in
difference to THE ARGUS PRINTING Com
PANY whether old Guyer allows it o
not. The parties who ordered the vorl
are good for the amount. 2dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

The Present Superiority of the age oyer
the past is largely determined by the ex,
celleuce and cheapness of articles Of daily
use, Among these must be preferred
such household boon as DooIey's Yeast
Powder, which is the ruling favorite with
the public. The cans are always full
weight, and the powder itself pure. strong
and perfect in its adaptations to use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Cars Ditched ON the St. Louis Road.

This morning four loaded cars of a
freight train on the St. Louis road coming
north, were ditched about one mile south
Of Briar Bluff, The passenger train from
the south was delayed on account of the
accident about an hour and did not CON-
plete the run to Rock Island; the train
going south exchanging passengers, con-
ductors, train ,brakesmen, etc., with those
on the delayed train and bringing them to
this city. The accident occurred on g
bridge, which was somewhat damaged
Nobody hurt. The track will be clear by
this evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
New Grocery Store .

Yes! it is fact, Our old citizen, John
Kroger, may be found at No. 1912, Third
Avenue between 18th and 18th streets;
selling Groceries and Provisions, as in the
DAYS of auld lang syne.
He respectfully solicits the patronage
of his old customers and the citizens in
general.
The highest cash prices will be paid to
farmers for country produce. d6twlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
From the DdDsnport Gazette, May 10.
A Puhlie Palace

The extensive improvements at the
Harper House have now reached notable
point. To say that they are completed
would convey wrong impression because
the enterprising proprietor has no idea Of
completion, so far as hotel is regarded.
From January until June aud from June
to January he superintends an endless
round of changes, additions and improve
ments. One want supplied makes
another. The changes to which the
Gazette now alludes are of the most
extensive and superb description, and
Hotel between the lakes and the far west.
This notice is not to benefit Mr.. Harper
or his house but it is a record Of a public
improvement which benefits the good
name Of Rock Island more than ten times
the money invested otherwise. The
Office, the reading room and gentlemen
parlor have just been elegantly frescoed
in oil, making them the neatest and most
elegant rooms to be found anywhere.
The new and magnificent mirrors in the
dining room are the supreme attraction
and add wonderfully to the pleasure of
guests, These rooms are but a
sample of the whole house which lovers
of rich furniture will be repaid for exam
lining whether they ever intend to become
guests of the house or not.
| The tendency OF the times is reduction
and low prices. In order for any article
to sell it must be sold at as nearly cost as
possible On yesterday Mr.. Harper
decided on this plan, and from to-day he
will make revolution in hotel prices,
which is of the most liberal scale. The
Harper House contains lO4 sleeping
rooms, all comfortably, even handsomely
furnished. These have been classified in
the following order: 40 of them, including
transportation to and from the cars, with
baggage, and all the privileges of the
house, are placed at 81 per day; 80 OF
them at 50 so; and 25 at So. o.
course the bill Of fare remains unchanged
for all There is not an inferior room in
the house; the beds are all alike; the price
depends on location.
| Mr.. Harper has also made additiona
protection against fire, which seems like al
almost needless precaution when it is con
sidered that the Harper House is a,
nearly fire proof as hotel can be construct
ed. On each floor are l25 feet of hose in ad
dition to all that can be used 10 the engine
room. which is ready for service at Z;
seconds notice. He will also, as soon al
the state legislature settles the question
add either an iron or wire ladder, which
will communicate with every window ir
the house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
4-22d&w

WITHOUT AN EQuAL-The hggienic
properties of Murray & Lanman's Florida
Water arc a marked aud distinctive fea-
ture of this delicious perfume. Its Won.
derful power in relieving nervous head
ache, tainting turns, ordinary hyster;a.
and its heaithful disinfectant properties
III the sick room, mark it as peculiarly
adapted to the requirements of the bou.
doir, the dressing-room and the bath.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
A New Deal.

May Bros having determined to give
the public the benefit of their wholesale
establishment will from this day sell all
goods in their line at retail at wholesale
prices If you are 10 need of Crockery,
Glassware, Table Cutlery, Casters, &C.,
now is the time TO buy. Every article
marked in plain figures. Come and see
the prices. MAY Bros.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

The Hotel DEvoNsHIRE. OF New
YORK. This Is a spick aud span bran-new
frst-class hotel. Every room is bright
and cheerful. we'll ventilated, and elegantly
furnished. 1t is located just across the
street from the Grand Central Depot,
where every traveller may stop without
having TO hire carriage. 1t is kept on
the European Plan, aud the scale of prices
is very moderate. Don't fail to give it {
trial on your next visit to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

Popular illustrated book 1850 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE!
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents, by Dr. g. WHITTIER, CIT St.
Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

A healthy, cooling drink is among the
necessities of the warm season now ap-
preaching. Among the best summer
drinks is root beer, made from Knapp
extract of root. This is first class article
and is daily growing in favor with families
everywhere. See advertisement in this
paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

Among the best brands of starch in the
market is that made by the Peoria Starch
CO., Peoria. Ills. This concern does a
large business and sustains a reputation
for its goods second to no other concern of
its kind in the state. Always reliable
this stacrh has grown in favor amongifam
lilies all over the country, while the trade
of the concern is rapidly extending. For
sale by grocers generally, See card in
this paner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New,
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plau--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate. ada pied to the string
epcy of the times, You save the expense
of carriaFe hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel.
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arrival
OF the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

The celebrated Peoria show cases:
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't G Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5 lOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
(]I


The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
IA NJ 81 above zero IL SOC above zert
GA NJ 62o 3P.M. rae /"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

We CANT TALK without showing the
condition of our teeth. Every laugh
exposes them, 10 order not to be ashamed
of them, lie; us use Sozodont, which is
sure to keep them white and srotless, and
to give fragrance to every word we utter.
Omitted we stand, as the joined frag-
ments said to Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10

A lady writes us: l suffered intenslJ
from an attack of pleurisy. My curse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-Ki ms
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in thr
hours | was entirely cured. [ would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne,
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain anC
suffering, and as being neat and delicat,
to use and worthy of your confidence
Keep it in the house for use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-10
Somebody Fut in a Corner.
On the lst instant the Davenport D

On the lst instant the Davenport Dem
Ocrat produced the following:
There has been an advance of cents on fourth
class freight to the east via the c. X. IL =. road,
but the tariff on grain and -four is unchanged
The above item was copied into The
ARGUS and the next day we were CEN
sured by an employee Of the c. r. /. & P
II. Il. here, for an erroneous statement
And on the 81 we said:
The four line item in last evening s
ARGUS, stating that there had been an
advance of cents on fourth-cIass freight
east, via the c., r. l. Il p. r. r., was
clipped from the Davenport Democrat of
Tuesday evening, and appeared in our
paper exactly as published there. We
are now requested by an employee of the
road to say that there is no truth whatever
in the statement, and that there has been
no advance"
And the democrat replied as fJll1ws:
Tell that employe he knows nothing about it
then, and twas time he was learning. The Demo
c'dt got its information at headquarters"
We told him, and here is the answer:
CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND q PACIFIC RAILROAD, !
OFFICE OF LOCAL REIGHT AGENT,
Rock ISLAND, May 9TH, 1871.
l.. NIELE, Esq General Freight Agent, q. K l. a
p. X. X. Chicago;
Dear Sir-Please send me a copy of your orde
relative to advance or 4th class rates Rock ISLAND
| to Chicago &c. per 100 pounds, and oblige,
Yours truly. j. A. HANLEY, Agent.
MR. vIELE's ANSWER
Dear Sr-Enclosed pls find latest tariff-don'
know of any order advancing rates r. 1. TO Chgo.
LV.
1t would rather seem from the foregoin,
that the Democrat got its Information
from the wrong headquarters. Mr.. Well
is supposed to be 'headquarters" of tn
freight department of the G. r. /, g. P
! r. II.