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The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
A TORNADO.
Damage Done by Lightning and
High Wind.
The Hardest Gale for Years.
Damage from Lightning.

Damage from Lightning.
BiDpEFoRD Aug. 1S.-The most severe
thunder shower this season visited this city
between and o'clock this morning. The
lightoing and thunder was almost continuous.
During the shower the the spire of the JeffeI-
son street Baptist church was struck, the
lightning running the entire length, badly
damaging it inside and out The lightning
struck several other places in the city doing
but slight damage.
In Bangor
BANGOR, Aug. 18,-Oqe of the heaviest rain
storms of the season visited here today. Rim
fell in torrents all day until about 10 o clock
in the evening when it cleared away.
I'm Cham plain.
Boston, Aug 1S-A storm at ChamDlain
Saturday afternoon swept the sidewalks, Hood
ed cellars. wrecked trees. and the crops were
damaged by hail stones.
In North HaverhaIl.
WooDsvILLE, N. H., Aug 18.-North HaveI-
hall, five miles from here, was visited by feat
full tornado last night, breaking down large
trees, fences, chimneys, etc. One barn is re-
ported to have been blown down.
At2r. m. today there was terrific thunder
shower accompanied by hail the size of wal
nuts completely covering the. ground. Much
damage was done to crops.
I'm New Bedford.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. Is Saturday
night was one of the mo t tempestuous known
in this vicinity for many years From about8
o'clock in the evening of Saturday until o.
clock this morning the rain fall was almost in =
cessant, consisting of rapid succession CT
showers, during which the rain fell in torrents,
accompanied BY frequent loud peals of thunder
while the llghtning's glare seemed almost con-
little lakes aud down-hill streets became nina
ture rivers with rapid currents rushing toward
the docks. The Salem Baptist church on
North 9th street was struck by lightning, set on
fire and damaged to the amount of $500; in
sured for 5000. The residence of Thomas N.
Nash on Acushnet avenua~sxas struck and
slightly damaged. The residence of Mrs RS-
dolphus w. Dexter and the boat house of Wm.
Hursell were slightly damaged, aud sail boat
belonging to Mr.. Hursell was dsm asted while
at anchor.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
NEW YORK.
Official Removals.

NEW YORK, July 18.-The News says the
anomalous offi,e held by j. s. Moore in the
custom house here has been again abolished,
but he has been reappointed by the state de-
partment now and will have room in the
custom house. He is protege of Sam Ward,
the lobbyist
The News also says man named Linden of
Ohio has been appointed clerk in the custom
house by order from Washington. 1t is believ-
ed that the next removals in this city will be
those of Appraiser butcher and Deputy Collec-
tor of Customs Morris, to which Cfices Capt.
Goddard and Gen. Palmer, both noted Fenton-
ties, will be appointed by the first of Septem-
ber
- Sunday Celebration.
A large assemblage at Turtle Bay Park, 43d
street and First Avenue, celebrated the triumph
by the German Social Democrats at the last
elections in Germany, today. The fences were
covered with posters calling on the working
men to shake off the shackles of slavery and
follow the example of their brethren in Ger
many. Osborn Ward, an English speaker,
commented on the increase of the socislstic
vote in Germany within year, from As. 600 to
$4,000 votes Various speeches were delivered
in German, and Bismarck was the subject of
humorous remarks. Justus Schwab recited
poem. The festivities were continued to a late
hour.
Various Matters.
Major Burke of New Orleans is in town and
tee Monday
The various committees of the greenback,
labor and socialistic party, continued their
wrangling until a late hour Saturday night and
adjourned till Monday. No harmony of action
was reached.
M. ]. Russell was bitten in the hand by
Thos. Kelly, in quarrel last March. Since
then his finger, then his hand, then his arm
were successfully omputated. Saturday he died
from the effects of the bite. Kelly was arrest
ed.
Four fowdies entered beer saloon Saturday
night, row ensued and the police rushed 10.
One of the gang shot Officer Meagher in the
head inflictlng fatal wound. They were all
arrested.
Victor c. Laurent of Port arvis, tea mer.
chant, came here on the 9Th of August to pur-
chase stock and had large amount of money.
Nothing has been heard of him since. man
somewhat resembling him was sunstruck and
died on the 9th of August.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
EUROPE.
vi onetary Conference.

PARIS, Aug 17.-Yesterday's session of the
International monetary conference was almost
entirely taken up by Mr.. GrUvesby's address
he laid much stress upon the popularity al
described the inadvertent manner in which the
law of 1873 demonetizing silver passed. He
INDICATED Congress from any suspicion of
selfish motive ia restoring its former state.
Nearly half the silver purchased by tbs treas
London, and according to best authorities' the
silver production of Nevada would diminish in
stead of increase.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
WASHINGTON.
Surrender ofPintes.

WASHINGTON, Ang. 1.-THE War Depart
ment has despatch from Mcdowell enclosing
one from Howard dated Walhals, Aug. 18th,
saying that II Putes surrendered at the agency
on the 18th inst, including 16 men, and that
very few more PIutes are out. The War De-
partment has received no official information
of Mckenzie crossing with troops into Mexico,
although no doubt is entertained that he has
done 30 as he is acting in accordance with re-
cent orders.
The Postal Service laterf upied.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE postal commun-
ication with the South and Southwest is greatly
demoraliaed and in some places entirely dis
continued on account OF the yellow fever
plague. The postal authorities today received
notice of the stoppage of trains on one railroad
and similar notice is expected from Others
The department will probably destroy all the
mail bags which are in the infected district,
through fear of contagion. The loss on account
of this destruction will be considerable. DR..
Woodwork, OF the marine hospital service,
this evening issued circular to the medical
officers of that service in relation to the yellow
fever. From this circular it appears that the
bids national off GERS from interfering in the
quarantine regulations of states, and restricts
the field of their operations to the external
quarantine. The service which the marine
hospital will be able to render to prevent the
spread of the disease on land, will be entire ly
subordinate to the civil authorities. There was
no appropriation of money under the act, so
the Treasury Department is powerless to meet
the emergency. DR.. Woodwork also takes
strong grounds that the disease is not commun-
icated by the sick to the well, but is transmitted
through clothing and personal effects, and that
quarantine against Individuals whose effects
have been burned or properly disinfected is not
necessary for more than six days during the
period of incubation of the disease.
The Fishery Award.
WASHINGTON, Aug IS The Secretary of
State has in accordance with the views of Con-
gress addressen letter to the British govern
ment setting forth why the Canadian fisheries
award of S. 100000 is considered excessive and
asking for review of the case in order that
the sum may be reduced. No reply has been
received from that government.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Severe Smashup ON the Conway Branch.
SALMON FALLS, Aug. 17.-Freight train No.
102, bound south on the Conway branch of the
Eastern railroad, was thrown from the track
tonight one mile north of this place. The
train was several hours late and going at high
rate of speed when the key of drawbar mid
way of the train broke, causing 10 cars to leave
the track and tearing up the rails for several
rods. A wrecking train from Portsmouth is
clearing the wreck. No person was injured.
A Good Offer.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 1S-The bondholders
committee of the Portsmouth, Great Falls g.
Conway railroad have been offered by respon-
sibe parties to take lease of the road for 30 to
so years at per cent. on the entire indebted
ness with guarantee of payment.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
Gen. Grant at st. Petersburg.

New YORK, Aug. 1S.-Gep. Grant had an
interview with the Gar at st. Petersburg, the
latter showing great c0rdality, and at the close
of the interview the Emperor said: "Since the
foundation of your government the relations
between Russia and America have been of the
friendliest character, and as long as live
nothing shall be spared to continue that
friendship" Gen. Grant replied that although
the two governments were directly opposite in
character the great majority of American pee
pie were in sympathy with Russia and would,
he hoped, SO continue.
The Grand Duke Alexis met Gen. Grant at
the station and cordially recalled his visit to
America. Gen. Grant was also received at a
special audience by the Czarwitch, and he
spent several hours with Gortschakoff. The
French Ambassador gave a dinner to Gen,
Grant, and there was special review of the
fire brigade in his honor. He arrived at Mos
COW on the 9th, and Prince Doyoroff dined him
on the 10th. He arrived in Warsaw OF the 18th
and will be in Vienna on the 20. He will spend
a month in the Tyrol
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
MINOR TELEGRAMs.


The New Hampshire Legislature has ad-
journed sine die
The Kentucky Democrats have nominated
Albert g. Marks for governor.
The subscriptions to the per cent. loan Sat-
urday were $4,000.
The st. Louis & Alton Railroad COMPANY
lose about $4,000 by the burning of their
freight house and Offices at East st. Louis
Peter B. West, an artist at Cleveland, shot
his wife and John Watkins on Saturday.
Slightly wounding both for improper conduct.
In the Burlington, VT, district the Green
hackers have nominated Hon. Bradley Barlow
for Congress.
A Eureka, Nevada, despatch gays the loss by
the flood there is about $50 000 No lives were
lost.
B. B. Lewis has been nominated by the
Democrats of the Sixth Alabama District for
Congress.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows will bold
its annual session in Baltimore on the thur,
Monday of September, instead of at Austin
Texas.
An Ottawa despatch says that Lord Daf-
ferin has ordered writs issued for the election
September 18th. 1t is thought that the relg-
ious will prevent purely political contest.
Gov. Van Zandt has appointed commits
sioner to examine the condition of the War
wick Institution for Savings at Providence, up
on which there have been heavy drains.
The various committees of the Greenback-
Labor-Socalist party made but little Roadway
in New York city Friday night in harmonizing
their differences, and at one time a riot was
imminent.
Secretary Sherman held long interview
with collector Merritt Saturday on matters
pertaining to his department. Subsequently
the secretary held conference with a number
of merchants.
Warren, son of Thaddeus Wilbur, and
George, son of Josiah Clark, eight and ten
years old, were drowned Saturday In Miller's
river, at Ewing, Mass. They fell from boat
in which they were playing.
Redmond, the murderer of revenue officers in
South Carolina, although the authorities at
Washington peremptorily decline granting him
Immunity, will surrender on Monday to the
authorities at Greenville, S. c., aud stand trial.
Indian Agent Hooper, late of Maine, accord
ing TO bismarck special to the New York
Herald, has been found incompetent and will
be relieved. The Indian agent at Berthold
will also be relieved.
Senior Orne addressed a communication to
Gen. Ord requesting inform alton as to the COZ
rectness of the news of MacKenzie's invasion
of Mexico. Ord replied that he had no official
news of Mackenzie being in Mexico, but if he
was it was with no other intent than to over
take and punish raiders.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19

LONDON, August 17-1230 P. M.-Consols 95 Lis
for money and 50 BIG for account.
LONDON, August 17-12.30 P. M.-American securi-
tes-United States bonds 67s 1904 new 5's at 1O7s;
new 4bs 1O53; 1O4Os, at 1851; Erie preferred at 32
Illinois Central so.
LIVERPOOL. August 17-12 80 P. M.-Cotton market
dull Middng upiands at Sled; do Orleans at
11-16d; GALES 5000 bales including 500 bales for
speculation and export; receipts 1000 bales includ.
ing 600 American.
Futures steady August 1882; August and Sep
TENDER 1924; September and October 1882 ;also
9-16.
Flour at 81 @24 Winter Wheat at s4@ss;
Spring do at q 8; California averages at 10 "a
~ club at 10 g 10 10; Corn at % q 20 81 Peas at
81. Provisions &c-Pork at 40; Beef IA; Bacon az
q 81 g.; Lard at IS 6. Cheese at A. Tailow at 81
8. At London Talow at 3S6
PARIS, August 17.-Rentes Ill 90.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
Havana Market.

HAVANA. August 17.-Sugar is quiet and weak; Mo
Sugars NO II to 10 in boxes and hhds q 81 reals;
stock in the warehouses at Havana and Matanzas
for the week $500 boxes 800 bags and 133 hhds;
exports during the week 2667 boxes, $3.50 bags and
1850 hhds. including 4S) boxes and all the bags and
hhds to United States. Molasses nominal; SO deg
polarization real per key. Empty hhds So gold.
Lun Der firm White Pine S33 90 q "a 90 pr M pitch
pine S35 90. Socks nominal; box q reals gold;
shaved 40 q % currency per M.
Freghts-Shippers refuse to charter owing to the
unsettled state of the market. Tobacco steady Par
lido filters % q % gold per cwt. Exchange firm.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
MASSACHUSETTS,,
Asuspicious Death.

HAvERHILL, Aug. 1S.-A Mrs. Hovey, who
has been stopping with her sister. Mrs. West,
at al Washington street, died very suddenly
this morning There had been some trouble
in the family during the latter part of the week
and it is thought the unfortunate lady has
taken poison. Medical Examiner Fernaid is
investigating the case. Nothing positive has
as yet been obtained.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19

CHICAGO. August 17.-Hogs-rece1pts 5000 head :
shipments 1900 head; active and firm; mixed and
rough quiet at 90 O. 80; light higher at 80 "a
4 81; choice heavy at 60 a It's.
Catle-receipts $50 head; shipments $500 head the
market is scarce and firm; shipping Steers at 10 0
go; feeders and stockers at 90 q so; butchers
Cows 60 q 8 90.
sbeep-receipts $50 head; the market shade firmer
at 3 10 m 3 S0. ~ -NA
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
Another Labor ORGANIZATION.

NEW YORK, Aug. ia letter fro 10 Read
ing, Penn, says that city is the headquarters of
the Knights of Labor; that the order is secret
and now numbers over 800, 900 members bound
by oath and that their object is to secure work
for members, assist them when gout OF work,
organize strikes and make themselves felt in
politics In order to include Catholics, the
latter are given to understand that the oath is
not binding at the confessional
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
New York Stock and WI ney Market

NEW YORK, August lip. M.-Money closes in
full supply at per cent on call. The bank state
ment is again unfavorabe, with decrease in all the
items.
Gold opened and closed at 1OOs with sales in mean
and closed fiat.
Specie shipments since January /, 1875 S10.3i6,-
926; same time in 1871 $225I4970: in 1876 $3S $685.
702; in 1875 $60S10 1877 in 1874 $780, 425 in 1873
$S9 2fo; in 1872. S55,S2O, AL in 1871 So, ST.
Sterling Exchange is higher. We quote bankers
asking rates, 60 days bills, 4s5 per (of S4S665 par
value), and on demand, $4s9t. against Sis4 q Asa
one week ago. Commercial bills 1921 q 4s2 gold, 1856
q 1861 currency.
The Sub-Treasury paid out for interest to-day
$4,000. and on called bonds $124,0OO Total for
the week, interest, S509,000; bonds, $685. Sub
scriptions to per cent bonds to-day $4,000
Total for the week S3,22S550; last week, 1916
total issue to date $l33, 800.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, $25000O for the
92S fiscal year to date, 1923; same time
in 1877, $14,s5l,1O0
The stock market has had strong turn for Satur-
day, and prices generallJ advanced to per cent,
but not sustained to the close in all cases.
The sales to-day were: Pacific Mail shares,
Western Union 5000 shares, Northwestern ~ 400, DO
preferred 81 $780, Rock Island GOO, ST Paul $780, do
preferred 81 .300,C G. & L. c. -, Eric 1890. st Jo-
seph 200 preferred 800. Lake Shore 80 $780, New York
Central 200. Ohio & Mississippi 200, Wabash =,
Union Pacific 5000, Michigan Central 1S0O Delaware
& Hudson HOO, New Jersey Central 1900 Delaware 81
Lackawanha 1900; District of Columbia, sos,
$4,000.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
A Healthy b ody and n Clear Head


findigestion, constipation and biliousness torment
the body, the head cannot be clear These disorders
react upon the brain most hurtfully, and produce
cloudness in the organ of thought not experienced
by healthy man. Happily these brain expressing
malades may be entirely dspelled by that peerless
Alternative, Hostetter's Stomach Bftters which
cheers, refresoes and invigorates the brain and
nerves, while it regulates the organs of digestion as
simalion and bilious secretion. 1t expells the NOR
bid humors which poison the system through the
bowels and urinary passages, and exerts powerful
y invigorating influence we'll Its cathartic action
is never irritating, violent or painful, but even,
natural and progressive. As an appetizer and
sleep Iomoter the Biters is unrivalied; it mili-
gates the iufrmites of age, relieves the ailments
peculiar the genter SEX arrests AZURE decay
and builds up an enfeebled physique.
aul9 deod&w1w
"CoNGREss," the Oldest and largest selling baking
powder in New England owes its SUCCESS to its puri-
ty, and the good luck that every cook has when
using Congress in baking.
Dyspeptics can eat warm biscuits made from Con-
gress Yeast Powder without distressing them.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
New House for Sale.

One-half OF double House No. ITO Congress Street.
now completed and ready for occupancy. Said house
Is first class in every respect. Dining ROOM sitting
room: bath room and kitchen finished in hard wood
mantes. CRATES, &c, &c. Cemented cellar and
everything first class, and will be sold at verv low
price. Enquire of A. NJ. SMITH
anl9sneodtf End Of Portland Pier
ER-Argus Copy,
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
Kearney's Arrival in IudiauapoIi,

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug.-Kearney and his party
arrived this evening. Kearney made a speech
to 1900 or 1000 people. labor demonstration
is arranged for tomorrow. consisting of a street
parade and a picnic at grove near thr city,
where speeches will be made by Kearney and
others.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S-Postmaster ap
pointed-F. j. FOLSOM, East Livermore, Audro-
scopein county, Me-
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

saturday, Aug. ~.
ARRIVED.
steamship Eleanora johnson, New York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox.
Steamer City OF Portland, Pike, st John, NIB, via
Eastport for Boston.
Steamer Jas Gary, Grant, Boston for Calais and
PASSPORT
Islands, in ballast, ordered to New York;
Sch Canton. Henley, New York coal to Maine
Central RI.
to Burnhom & Morrill,.
Sch Union, Mitchell, Addison-lumber to Shaw,
Sch VIM Thomas, Lttlejobn, Gardiner for New
York.
Sch Geo Keene. Keene, Bremen.
CLEARED.
Steamer Falmouth Colby, New Landon j
Coyle.
Steamer Jas Gary, Grant, Eastport and Calais
Nath'l Blake.
Barque Flashlight, (Br) Card, London--John Main.
Brig Helen Phnney, Sylvester, Philadelphia, to
load syrup for Europe-J Winslow 81 Co.
Sch Eliza Jane, Nightingale, Pymouth-E Will
lard.
Sch John A Dix, Pinkham, Cape Porpose
Sch Lettie Wells. Ashford, Calais-msster
Sch Maud Malloch. Biekford. Calais master.
Sch Nellie. War;, Calais-Nathl Blake.
Sch Rienzi, Merry, Addison-Nath'l Blake.
Sch Sarah, Hamlin, Extraordinarily Blake.
Sch St
Sch VIM Corners, French, Lincolnviile-Ryan &
Kelsey.
SAILED-Barque Flashligbt.
sunday, Aug. rs.
ARRIVED.
Brig Daisy BoyntoD, tof EastporD Appleby, Glou
cestar, f, with $50 tons salt to order
Brig Fanny Tucker. (of Portland) Tucker, Fall
mouth. Z, in ballast, to Wnslow 81 Co.
Sch David Iorrey. Soule Newburyport.
Sch Garibaldi, Melanson, Bay ST Lawrence - 200
bbls mackerel.
Sehs Maggie Willard, Spurling eastern shore,
win 10 bbs mackerel; ID ID Geyer, Gott, do 100 do
Sch Jas Pool Pinkham, eastern snOIe-175 bbls,
MEMORANDA.
Sch Charley Cobb, Metcalf, from Fox Island for
New York. with granite struck ledge in Fox Island
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
METEOROLOGICAL.

IDICATIoNS FOR THE MKT TWENTY. rouB
HOURS,
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIER SIGNAL.
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
Aug. 10, Il A. M
For New England
clear or partly cloudy weather, winds mostly
nOrthwesterly, stationary temperature. falling
followed by stationary or rising barometer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
FIST e RM

thoroughfare 9th inst and started keel Part OF her
cargo placed on board the sloop Yankee Girl and
the schr has since gone the railway for REPAIRS
~ See general news columns for other reports.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
SPORTING NEWS.
The Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 1.-THE first race, sweep
stakes all ages, three quarters of a mile, was
won by Imperative. Time 1.17a
The second race. purse $500, tor year olds,
mile and an eighth, wos won by Brambe
Time 16S.
The third race, free handicap sweepstakes,
two miles, was won by Princeton. Time 1856,
The fourth race, pursa $500. mile and a
quarter, was won by Kennesan. Time 2.113.
Ross Wins at Niagara.
NIAGARA, Ont, Ang. 19-In the scnlling
race, three miles, open to all who took no prize
at Barre, Ed. Ross was first, Morris second,
Elliott third, Coulter fourth and McKen upset.
Time 81. 40.
O'Leary's Great Feat
BOSTON, Aug. 17.-O'Leary finished his 400
mile walk in 122 hours at 1910 p. M, leaving
20 minutes to spare. There was an immense
crowd in attendance at the conclusion and un-
bounded enthusiasm.
Base Ball.
SpriDgfelds g. Lowells 0.
At Albany-Albapys 4, Haymakers 2,-only
three innings were played on account of rain,
At Auburn-Hornells Z, Stars of Syracuse
y innings.
: At Boston-Indianapoli g. Bostons
AT Observation-Disclosures l, Nationals 2.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


CIeaFIVK E0use FransaCtions,
PORTLAND, August II.
The Cleaning House of the Portland Banks renort
the transaction OF business as follows TODAY:
Gross Exchanges ...,.............,sIo5.799 10
Neo Daahces 39,s92 80
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
Daily Dnmestic Recein,

By water conveyance-lOOO bush corn mpoI 10 G
W True IL Co. AAe"A "
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
--latest BY European steamers


June 8. lat 81 5, lon 90 W, ship Eliza Mcneil Nor.
ton, from New York for San Francisco.
July Is, lat s, lon 80 W, ship Eureka Wocdyorth,
from New York for San Francisco.
Aug 6, off Georges. brig Doh Quixote, York, from
New York for Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19
NIEMORANDA.

Sch Charley Cobb, Metcalf, from Fox Island for
New York with granite, struck ledge in Fox Island
The Portland daily press., 1878-08-19

Ar at Canso 18th, sch C D Oliver, from Bay Chale
for Swans Island.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-08-16
ANOTHER ORDER.

30 MORE TRAINS FROM THE SOUTH To BE
ALLOWED TO PASS THROUGH THE CITY
AND ALL STEAMBOATS, FROM BELOW 70 BE
PREVENTED FROM LANDING At THIS PORT
Al meeting of the board Of health
yesterday morning it was decided
that under the existing state Of
at New Orleans, Memphis and other south
ern points, that it was no longer safe to al
low trains and boats from the south to
pass through or land at this point, and a
resolution gto that effect was adopted, to
take effect at II O'Clock last night.
The train on the Mississippi Central last
evening brought about seventy five passen-
gers from Memphis, twenty-five from New
Orleans, and about thirty from other points.
The Memphis passengers stated that the
physicians were advising everybody that
could to leave the city.
DR.. Dunning examined the train on its
arrival at Fillmore and found the passengers
all WE'LL and the cars all thoroughly disin-
fected. The train and passengers were al
lowed to pass through but not stop in the
o;y,