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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07


Gov. Curtis has issaed hi proclamation, eoaven-
ing the Legislature, to meet next Friday evening.
The church bell vas rung on last Sunday, the first
time since Christmas Eve. It sounded good, ard the
people felt happy.
The smallpox d ended; everything has been reno
vatcd, and everybody 10 out Of quarantine. How
thankful We all arc. Nay 70 never be scoargod
With it again, b our earnest prayer.
Mrs. Rippey, DR.. Hopkins, and Ma Robert Walker,
have been the sick list The two former, We arc
happy to state, are about well again.
W. H. Nesbit, Of Doniphan, paid burg visit,
ON last Tuesday, He talks some Of locating here and
engaging in mercantile pursuits.
David and -Clod Hopper ut Duniphan, will get
up funeral, if they keep on Wayne viii be short
Township Trustee, and Deniphan Of . No. citizen
DR. Rush, of Doniphan, has located here He comes
well recommended, and we are told is graduate Of
Bellevue Medical College. New York.
NoTicE.-AI persons knowing themselves indebted
to me- by book account note past due, will please
come forward and settle at once, and save costs.
WI RrrEr.
Severance, Kansas. Feb. . 1873
Thankful for past fvors, and the liberal patronage
We have received heretofore, We WILL for the next
thirty days. sell Wagons Boots and Shoes, Clothing
Sc, at cost in order to make room for our Spring
stock. Also, lot Of farming implements. VIII ex-
change wagons for good farm horses. Also good farm
horses for sale Come. and ALL and get bargains
We have no smallpox in the city.
wD. RIrrEr.
SEVERANCE, KANSAS, Jan. 30, 1873
In regard to sickness, will say to the public,
that We are once more all well, and that we have
washed all onr things, and have cleaned the house
all up, and do think that clean As anybody
else. A. ANGsrAD.
Will. Z. Foster has invented a selfbinder: II
Irvine, instead of wire. From the working of the
model must say that it is perfect success, and
there is doubt but il will be used by every reap
ing machine that get it, Mr.. Foster has assur-
from good authority, in fact from the largest
reaper manufacturer in the world. that il is tAe best
The model is in Washington, undergoing the ups
and downs of being patented.
Later information, just received says there is moth
ing like it, and patent will be issued
ARCH.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EXTRA SPECIAL sOTICE.
Testimony Of Rev. P. B. Wilss, covington, ".
Smiths Tonic Syrup,
The Rest asd Safest Remedy fer Chil1s md
Fever, or Fever and Ague.


There has not been for many years, in this country
such a general complaint about chills and fever
This depressing disease is prevailing in many
portions of Kentucky and elsewhere, where the PEG
pie have long attered themselves that they were en-
tirely exempt from its influence. To those who are
thus afflicted, we wish to recommend SDnhs Tome
Syrup, believing it to he the very best remedy eA-
tant Every one We have heard Ofusing it, pronounc-
es upon it in the very highest terms We have late
Iy used it in family with marked success The
ingredients are simple, and the Tonic can be used
freely without any detrment to the constitution what
ever If the directions which always accompany ev-
cry bottle are carefully followed it will in nine ca
SEES out of ten result in permanent cure whether the
disease be of long short standing
We take pleasure in recommending this medicine
ito the subjects of this disease everywhere, sincerely
believing that the use of will verify every wcrd we
say. r. ID. WILLIS
For sale by Bickford & Sinclair, Trey, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

The Douiphan Moal Assseiatisa allse hing halked
in ther eorts to &c: suitable place for tAsr eater
taiument have at last succeeded in securing the n.
L. Church, through the kind eors Of several Of its
members The Presbyterian Church would have
been n much more suitable and commodious building.
but it could not be had and the circumstance will
long be Remembered by some Of our best citizens
Monday and Tuesday of last veek, Il seensa - II
the food gates Of heaven had been opened, AID We
had serious thoughts Of constructing ark, ssne-
thing after the pattern Of Noahs; but upon matarer
deIiberatiou, concluaed that should need one,
We could send to Pawnee City for one Of Pangbon's
old shoes. and thereby save expense.
For the past week, strcets have been Sled with
fat hogs, which Ed. Eye and another party ship
ping to Chicago We noticed several very large ones.
and they all averaged well.
.Old ADAM not of Biblical fame, but Adam Nc
Muddy, of Texas, continues to make the night hide
Gus with his screech, which is a between the
whistle of a steamboat and Comanche var-whoop.
Nothing will ever stop his mouth but glass Of
whiskey.
The high and mighty Council that recently con-
vened at Hiawatha, and resinded Rev. W. l. Leak s
license preach the gospel of Christ at last
hope. satisfied. To disinterested parties, who know
all the evidence that brought before this most
august asstmDiN, upon WHICH tucy suouiu uasc tueu
decision the result will indeed be . surprise; and
parties here who have known Mr.. Leak for several
years, and have always known him q man Of stSr-
ling integrity, with record and character that, CON-
pared with several clergymen who have filed this
station, and still continue to preach fair light
to darkness, need not to be told that the of
jealousy and malignant spirit has taken possession
of who, under the mantle Of Christianity, seek
to brighten their own character by attempting the
destruction of another, the latcbef Of whose shoes
they unfit unloose- this council unhesitatingly
without right Justice, attempted to rid themselves
of fcow-worker, whose head has grown gray in the
service Of the Church. Why this Unbiased peo-
pie answer, simply through jealousy. These half
feged ministers, judging from the past criterian
for the future could look beyond the veil Of utury
and their own insignificant lights fading before
the brilliant rays Of true merritt ard eloquence
and acting upon the principle Of the dog in the
ger, because they unable to do justice to their
calling, they have for any one that Per
haps it will afford them pleasure TO know that the
community in general certain Of Mr.. Leaks in
and moral worth now as they before
the committee proclaimed his guilt, and viii
ling and anxious for his pastoral labors they
have been; and though the committees jurisdiction
may be undisputed, yet the of the people it
no allegiance.
The Donphan Moral Association will, on Saturday
tional Drama, entitled Ten Nights in Bar ROOM
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

- The Postmaster at Severance sends us = noti-
featon, informing that the Chief, sent to the adj
dress Of W. G. Luther. is not taken from the Office
Reason Skipped out The same, relative TO DIR. s.
Quincy. They were both strikers for Mowry. On
election day, Luther took much interest in the
of purity, that he went to Underwoods TO cleo
tioneer against Burkhalter, the ground that he
was In6del. and had been seen in saloon, and
had made bet. We cannot understand how such
honest, pure souls could skip out" and cheat the
urnter
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

~ Tuesday morning. just before day, the family
of Ross Sturgis were awakened by some one in the
room. On the alarm being made, the person rushed
out of the door, and down stairs, into the street.
Upon examination, it was found that the house had
been thoroughly ransacked, and things scattered
around promscuously. Ross pants were found by
the door, where the thief had dropped them, after
having distracted solitary nickel from the pocket.
gold chain and locket had also been dropped at the
door. Nothing is missing, as far as ascertained.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07
HIGHLAND, Jan. 18th, 1876

HIGHLAND, Jan. 18th, 1873.
understand the Leavenworth Times Is offered Mt
two dollars year. and the Troy Bulletin at the same,
and both together s2Jo Ifthe Editor will include
two or three more good Democratic papers at the
same rate of discount will avail myself Of the oer
and take them.
A DEMOCRAT.
+. SIN as much editors sometimes help each
other perhaps you might do something to help circ
late the Bulletin. d.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

tY1 We understand that our neishbor of the High
Land Senfiael already has row on his hands. In
his last issuc he remarked that they could not get
Tilton to lecture, Highland had Beecher, or words
to that effect. He referred to blooded ''sow stall
ion named Beecher, owned by a citizen of Highland.
But an individual in town, a mighty quail hunter,
took it a reflection upon himself and, as is his
won't straghtway stopped his paper, and swore that
he would not pay the - that he had pledged himself
for in the paper was located at Highland The
publisher of the Sentinel at brought suit for the
=. The trial set for Monday. We have not
learned the result
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

n We learn that the mother of the colored girl
who died near Highland, of smallpox, has also died
of the disease, and that there three in the
family who have been exposed, and who will proba-
bly, take it. There has been much elimination and
recrimination, many accusations and charges, so
much rumor and surmse, that doubt great injus-
tice has been done to parties This thing will
clear up after awhile, and the actual facts will come
out. Our correspondents had better wait until the
whole business is KNOWN and then let the blame rest
where il belongs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07
A Card.

To an rho are suffering from the errors and indls-
cresiOas Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss of usuhosd. &c, will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by n missionary in South America
Send selfaddressed envelope to the Rev JOSEPH L.
Imam, Station d. Bible House, Ne1 York City
lnovly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

There will be sold, at pablc sale, at the farm Of
Tyra Nelson, East Norway, in Wolf River Town
ship. on Friday, February lsth, iGs tbs following
articles Of personal property, 70 Wit; u bead OF
Horses and Mules, lot Of Cattle; Wagons, Eng
sies, and Harness; Farming impIe@ents, and House
hold Geods- Sale to eousencs ss ies'e''ek' q M
Of said day.
Terms Of Saie.-AlI sans under p. Cash; On snns
of 4, and over. credit Of twelve ssaths, viii sste
and approved security, 1t 10 PER eent i.taest.
Tina Nnzsoa,
Ian. a. iGsLtd n. g. NRlsux.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

To Asa specimen Of the prices that Troy people
pay for wood, when they take it at the sellers csti
mate record the following: The other day, per-
son offered load of cut and split stovewood to a
citizen. who asked him his price. WELL ho said,
''there is a good S2,25 worth" The citizen told
him to throw it off, and if it measured that. he would
take it. 1t thrown off, and it made just one
eleventh of a cord That would be only sai.75 per
cord for the wood and cutting and hauling. The cit
izen told him to load her up and take her away,
he would not even make an offer to a man who would
attempt such a gouge.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07
A Gentle Hint.

In our style Of climate. with its sudden changes Of
temperature,-rain, wind and sunshine often inter
mingled in single day,-it ia no wonder that our
children, friends and relatives 20 frequently taken
from us by neglected colds halt the deaths resulting
directly from this cause A bottle of Boschee's Ger
man Syrup kept about your home for immediate use,
will prevent serious sickness. large doctors bill.
and perhaps DEATH by the Of three or four doses
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonis,
Severe Coughs, Group. or any other disease of the
Throat Lungs, its sucerss Is simply wonderful -
your druggist will tell you. German Syrup h now
cold in every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial. lOe. regular sse, 75c For
sale by Bickford & Sinclair, and VA. & =. A. Kin
sew, Troy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

HE ssanAaEa FSosAiss foF all diseases Of tba
lungs are ScNUcxs PULMoxlc Srlpr, ScHExcKs
SEA WEED Toxlo, and ScHKscKs NAxDRAKR Pills,
and taken before the lungs are Destroyed, they Will
effect speedy cure. To these medicines, DR.. j. II.
Schenck, Of Philadelphia, owes his unrvaed success
in the treatment Of pulmonary diseases The Pull.
monte Syrup rpens the morbid matter in the lungs.
nature throws OF by easy expectoraton, and tho
patient has relief from the prostrating cough The
Mandrake PILL must be freely used to cleanse and
stimulate the stomach and liver they remove all oh
structons relax the ea blsdder and start the bile
freely and the liver ID soon relieved Schencks Sea
Weed Tonic ID gentle stimulant and alternative; the
alkal Of which il is composed, mixes with the food
and prevents souring. It assists the digestion BY
toning up the stomach to healthy condition, that
the food and the Pulmonic Syrup viii make good
blood then the lungs heal and the patient viii surely
get well If care il taken to avoid fresh cold. Full
directions accompany each preparation All who
wish to consult DIR. Schenek personally, do at
his principal Office, of Sixth and Arch Streets,
Philadelphia, every Monday.
Letters to the above address. asking advice, an
swered free of charge.
Schencts Medicines are sold by all druggists.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

y have for sale several hundred fine, buldel
Peach trees. grown and budded here. They consist
Of the most desirable and best adapted varieties for
this country. Enery Tree 10 gmaraniecd TO be true.
Persons wishing to purchase, can call on me. at
Bickfor Sincairs Drug Store, and leave their or
ders- JAMES REyIILE.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

~ Mr. Campbell. Of Fort Scott, editor of the tenn
perance paper there, is canvassng the State in the
interest of the Murphy movement. He commenced
series of meetings in the Methodist Church. Troy
"Wednesday night and will continue them for sew
eFal eyeuiuPs
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

Programme Of Sunday Ssheo1 Concert,
To be Held at The Pres1yerian Church. Troy February
13A aud l4h.
FIRST EVENING.
Opening exercises.
Address Of Welcome. by Col Johnstou.
Address Of Rev. F. 7. ingalls,, Of Atchison.
Miscellaneous speeches All to be interpreted with
singing.
SECOND DAT.
Meet at 81 O'Clock. q. M. and after opening exer-
cses proceed to the permanent organization followed
by reports of schools The remainder of the day viii
be spent in the discussion Of Sunday School topics In
the evening will be childrrns meeting, to consist Of
short addresses All the exercises be interpreted
with singing Those having Gospel Hymns, No. L.
will please bring them. Several workers from abroad
are expected.
j. A. Amos, Committee
e. SHELDON,
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~ Some four weeks ago, Burr-Oak correspond
ent made remark about some one selling his prnci-
Piles for sewing machine. We had no idea to whom
he referred, but now informed that it was slur
upon one of the best men in Burr-Oak. He has al
ways been q strict Republican, and at the last cleo
ton voted the Republican ticket, usual. Where
the sale of his principles came in cannot under
stand But he purchased a sewing machine short
ly before the election suppose it was sufficient
ground for jealous-hearted individual, who had
no sewing machine, to imagine that he had got it by
selling ont. Correspondents have little to do, when
they thrust their private malice into their items We
thank person for such items.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

70 Lawrence Van Buskrk, whose sudden death
our White Cloud correspondent chronicles, al
most 81 years Of age, having been born in l79i. He
was the father Of c. T. Van Baskrk, of this place.
he was one Of the oldest Masons in the West, and
was buried by the order, on Wednesday. We may
obtain some facts in his biography for ISSUE
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

.F Dug. Noble, Of Roy's Greek, WAS in town,
eral days last week. He came ON Thursday, and
remained until Saturday afternoon, to observe
Ground Hogs Day. Some Of them are rather crowd
ing it on to Dug, in the way Of lawsuits and are
playing roots on him. But he still has good deal Of
zip in him, and always manages to make his points
When they think they have his hide the fence, he
will be there to about it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

II Tlton must be natural mischiefmaker. We
understand that he has created unpleasantness in
one Of the Troy churches. One of the pillars for
some reason. got on his regarding Tilton, and
tried to dissuade his minister from going to the lee
ture finally threatening to leave the church, if he
went. The minister went, and it is said that the
pillar has since remained away from church.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

u Elder Sharp. Seventh Day Advestht will con-
mence series Of meetings in the Court Room, this
nhursday) evening.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

~ We are requested to state that box Of valua-
BILE contributions from Troy to the Home Of the
Frendles at Leavcnworth, has been received there.
and was highly appreciated. and accepted with the
sipcerest thanks.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

BLAma-A large supply Of Warranty and Quit
Claim Deeds Real Estate and Chatsel Mortgages,
Bonds for Deeds Justices Blanks, such ~ sumnons
Warrants, ETC.; Coastables' Sale and other blanks
Polee Judges Blanks, etc, ETC., neatly printed and
for sale ct this ONCE
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

y Many persons, judging from his appearance,
place Mr.. Titon's age ut about 80 year- He 10 but
little over q, having been born October 2 1886.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

Highest range of thermometer, IS above Zero
Lowest range of thermometer, Zero.
Average during the month, b ; above Zero.
S. Z. HARDY.
Report OF Chapplc school, District Ne. A.
Term commenced Nov S. 1877 closed Jan. g, 1873.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

u We understand that several car loads Of cat.
tie, belonging to J. P johnson, Of Highland, were
ditched and upset. somewhere east Of Atchison. one
day last week. There were 81 head, Of which about
half were killed.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

II John DeCiue, the well Known builder and con-
TRACTOR Of this city, rsS.sed yesterday Afternoon,
Iesue hotel sf the plaza His many ftenls viii ne
rref to loo him - . citis~a.-A yas HrysH Ca
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

GiRL wAxTED-A girl wanted to do general house
work Apply to DR. A. AsHxEAp,
Troy, Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

I00 R0f9Oe q I000o0t0s
The Parent Of insomnia vskefalnsss b. In pine cases
out Of ten, . dysPeptie stomach Good digestion
gives sound sleep, indigestion interferes with IT,
The brain and stomach synpathise One ofthe prom
ineut sympsoas Of vsak state q tie gastric srEans
d diss1rbaDee q tie great nerve eatrsp0 the brain.
Invigorste the stomach, and yoa restsse equibrian
% the great ce.te. most reliable medicine for the
purpose u Hsstettsrs Sseaaeh Bitters which b far
preferable - ni.el seasiives anA powerful nsrcut
ics, vhish, thoash hey nay fss time exert sepos
iAc inAnenes uPss IL hrais. 5000 70 st. and
invariably iniure Tie toe Of u stomach Ths Bit
serl tie eoatrsry restore activity 10 tie spstoss
Of that Ill inpestsat xsa, sna Their beasaeent inAu-
nec h rs1sctsd n ssana sssp ~ tsanqaii sste Of
ths n<fvoas systen- Avhsisssos i.petss Iiheviss
sives 10 tbe aefiou q IL nv nd bovels By isuse
Afesoasoa, RaR1sEsl
Twin crsas m wood waguns - ny Ferry, 1t White
Coad At ths Isv rate q my oe.as fer tAs ro.nd trip
until March La, lG1
Jan 3lIn- Jom Il. Lrxps.
An hnas = MaeAins On, - ~ - & T. Jee- q
Atehissa- - DcxSosp 4 aunansA
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

We do not have any more cold weather, Winter 10
over
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

II Mr.. X. Coriinier, one of the best farmers Of
Marion Township, sold and delivered his hogs at ST.
Joseph, last Friday There were j. hogs, averaging
25ll poundS-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

Y Distempers, Coughs, Colds, Fevers and most
Of the diseases which Horsea Cattle Sheep Hsgs and
Poultry are subject To- readily overcome and cur
ed by usisg Uncle SANS Condition Powder according
to the pisi. directons Sold by Bickford Sinclair,
Troy, and Aug. Miller WathenaA
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

q Charles Niehaelis has been confined to his
room, for some days. With severe attack Of neural
sla in the head.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

~ DR. K. l. HoGnrirr 10 getting the lumber on
the ground for his new house. adjoining Mr Toners
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

MAY CONE AGAN.-Thcodore Tilton is as well
pleased with Northern Kansas Northern Kansas
is pleased with him. He had fine audiences at Troy,
Seneca, and Hiawatha. He promised Mr.. Heatley
that he would try and come again, in short time,
when he had filed the appointments laid out for him
by the Lecture Bureau. The people of Hiawatha
want him to lecture again; he is willing to deliver
another lecture in Troy; and Falls City is very
anxious to have him. it will be arranged, if possible,
to crafty their wish Mr. Heatley will be in cores
pondenec with Mr. Tilton and the Bureau, and will.
ascertain just when he make the trip out this
way. We think our citizens heard just enough from
Mr. Tilton to make them want more, and that, if he
comes again, he will have larger audience than be-
fore.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

" Correspondents are crowding MS rather beavi
IL. Sevrral communication, which we expected to
have published this week, are forced to 70 over an
other week.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

" One week from to-day Ia ST. Valentines Day.
1t is day on which more money ia wasted on nom
sense that brings NO valuable return, than all the 9th
er days of the year.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

y Judge Prise, who had been very sick fog some
days n around again.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

There are only about eight families in this District
who take any interest in educating their children.
J. K. JACKSON, Teacher.
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4. o. o. r.

. I. o. o. r.
Troy City Lodge No %, every Saturday night,
at Odd Fellows Hall. Lelands store. All members
Of the Order cordially invited TO attend
JOSEPH PENROD, n. g.
8. r SHEPHERD, Sec.
NJ z. CHURCH-Services every Sabbath at 1oi A.
Nls n. and "A p. NJ Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening j. A AMOS, Pastor
IDROF. DINSMORE of the Presbyterian Church, dis
ii stated appointments, as follows:
At the first and third Sabbath in each month,
at 10 clock A n. and u p.
DoDiphan the fourth Sabbath in each MONTH at the
same hours
the second Sabbath in each month at the
same hours.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-02-07

Remember, We guarantee all our + as represcnte"'
mr. ,ef.na IN. INFANCY BIKFoHp & SINcIAIR.