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The county teachers Institute has been run
ming all week at the High School rooms in the
Congregational Church. The number Of teach
crs preset is about So from all parts of the coun
ty. County Superintendent Williams is the chief
manager OF the school, but is assisted by
Profs Carter of Peru, and BoltwOOd, Of Ottawa
The plan is the same as that Of all summer insti
tutes, and spite of the intense heat and natural
reluctance to work during vacation, much solid
valuable work is being done. The work will
continue two more weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The Mendoza Reporter says: Last Thursday
evening, as Reuben Woods was preparing to
leave the barn with spirited team, his little
grand daughter, Bonnie, daughter OF Mrs DR..
Smurr, of Ottawa, came to the barn TO see
grand papa" and being in danger Of muddying
her feet in the barn yard, Mr. Woods lifted her
into the two-seated buggy to which the team was
attached, while he carried some stays from the
buggy to the barn Judge OF his surprise and
alarm on returning to see the team going out OF
the alley Before they could be stopped they
started north at lively gait, with Bonnie be-
tween the seats Mr. Woods and the almost dis
tracted mother procured buggy that was pass
ing that way and Immediately started in pursuit
The runaway kept north without accident until
north of town, when the pole broke and the end
dragged upon the ground. 1t seemed as though
everything would be overturned Immediately,
but fortune, or something else, seemed to pre-
vent The railroad track was safely passed and
the team stopped at Truman's farm without dam
age There was rejoicing in Mr. Woods's family
when Mrs Smurr carried Bonnie into the house,
and all were assured of her safety"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Ottawa experienced her full share of the heated
term. How 50 much heat could collect in 50
small place rs Ottawa passcth understanding
On Sunday Monday and Tuesday the air was
like that from a furnace and was almost unendu.
rable. Tuesday night WAS the climax, for during
that night a northeast breeze blew up and on
Wednesday and Thursday life was somewhat OF
a luxury The city escaped remarkably As far as
sun strokes are concerned, only one case helm 9
reported; c. Carpenter. He is On old man and
wasIworking on an alley out-house when stricken
down. He recovered under the care of DR.. Dyer
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4 passenger got Off the train ut Mendoza on
Monday last and laid down in The shade of 4
tree near the Passenger House, very public
place He was followed by three ;ramps to
whom he gave dollar, bat on restoring his
pocket-booi lac WAS seized and held by two while
the other took his watch and money. All es'
capped
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The contractors and builders, Weiss & Wolf
have removed their shop to the OLD coffin factory
on Madison street, which gives them better quar-.
tcra and enables them tou-e steam, which they
will do shortly.
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OUR AGENTS,

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Wcnona having abolished the black bottle with
liquid contents, number of small boys were re-
creating with bottle Of gunpowdcr. OF course
it exploded. fortunately" says the Inter,
''nonc of them were seriously injured, although
the bottle Was blown into atoms. Willie Beiscl
was the manager, and had his face scratched up
considerably Herby Wingate got off with Il bad
one on the arm, Apiece Of glass about three.
cighths by one inch buried itself in the flesh,
while Bob Riddly never got a scratch "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The Free Press, Strcator: Father Byrne went
to Ottawa Tuesday tecomp!cte the arrangements
for commencing work on the convent building
II is expected that the workmen will commence
operations in few days now
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

FOE SALE.-A farm in the town Of Deer Park,
n 81 acres, situated half mile west of the Yer
million bridge, north of the river: half bottom
land, under cultivation; the balance pasture
with good, two-story house and stable For
particulars apply to Abel Harris, on the premises
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

James Kerrigan was arrested on Monday for
abusive language and fighting on Sunday. He
was fined $40 and costs, which he is working out
on the streets.
Mike Lynch was arrested this week on com
plain, of Louis eagle for abusive language On
Sunday, but A. 10 one appeared against him, he
was discharged
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The Churches

Rev. c. B. Barnes will preach his last sermons
before his vacation tomorrow.
Rev. T. B. Nash breaches tomorrow, morning
aud evening. The Sunday School will meet here
after ~ alS O'Clock A. NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

One night last week three tramp- entered the
residence of James Pasco, in Ia Sale, knocked
him down and robbed him Of n considerable
amount of money. The robbers next visited Jos
Ieph Duxbury, stole valuable boat and started
down the Illinois river. The boat was recovered
but the thieves escaped.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

On "wednesday Chas. VI. Dlee, farmer living
north Of Mendoza, while returning FROM ticld,
was kicked by one OF his horses. An eye was
knocked out and the skull literally smashed. lie
WAS alive NJ last accounts
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,JoBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for doing all kinds Of job WOr In the va
rous styles of the surpassed in this section ant
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in TIL
line give call BY the judicous and liberal Use o
printers Ink many mans fortune has been made and tn
Geld Is still open Try IT,
Orders BY mai promptly attended 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The police are enforcing the bathing ordinauc,
which forbid, bathing in the waters within TIT
city limits before shutdown.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Fitzgcrald's Brass Band recognized last Mon
day night with several new players, including
claroncts, and will hereafter practice twice a
week Monday and Thursday evenings at the
Mineral Spring grounds.
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The 18th Battalion |. y. G. contains seven com
panies and so men, distributed as follows: Co.
a. Marseillcs, -; Co. B, Joliet, -; Go. C. Strea.
tor, ~; Co d, Ottawa, IS; CO. f, La Sale, 20;
Co. F. sublette, io3; Co. q, Panfied, 81. The
average per company Is over =.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Mcndota churches last sunday took up colleC
ton, for the colorcd immigrants OF Kansas
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a. cashmere summer suits at sticfcl & Coz


The natural result of low rates and reckless
competition is plainly manifest in u late report
of sales Of insurance stocks in New York. Ol the
~ companies whose stock was sold during the
past year, u showed an average gain of sl2.7'
nearly 500 per share. The losses of some of the
companies were so very heavy As to indicate an
"early closing movement on their part
Two Of the Jersey companies, viz, the Hobok
en- and the Home, have been placed on the re-
tired list For causes the preceding para
graph. The choir will please sing the beautiful
hymn on page 1879 entitled, more to Follow.
Four of the smaller New York Companies have
formed an Underwriters Association" to reduce
expenses aud Increase profits. That's right, gen.
tlemcn, "pool your issues" save your shckels
and you will make some neutrality-suspicious..
One of the largest New York Companies show.
an increase Of over one million dollars capital IN
seven years, and has paid nearly three million
dollars losses in the same time. This is re
marknblc showing these times and the Company
(for advertising rates see another column) Is
maniiestly Il safe one in which to insure.
1t is stated that gas.tar liquor (crude carbonate
Of alnmonia) makes very excellent fire eXtin
guisher. When the liquor is used AS an cXtn
guishcr the high temperature libcratcs the am
monia, which with the freed carbon di-oxidc-
the balance of this explanation is rcspectfullyre
ferrcd to Prof Boltwood Allen Griggs or some o
the bug hunters" as the scientific gentlemen
recently here are innocently called, and in theil
report they will please not say anything about
the odor as loss by fire might be preferable tt
the st that is the smell Of the doggoncd stuff.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

young girl in la Sale was arrested for steal
ing pravcr.bOoks from the Catholic Church OF
that city The parish priest refused to prosecute
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The authorities are serving sidewalk notices
with the result that large number OF badly
needed walks are being built,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
THE COURTS.
The Appellate Court.

About 10 decisions were announced III tnis
court on Tuesday last. Only two we're from Inis
county, mentioned below. Court adjourned to
Tuesday next.
Fuller Merritt ct al. Y. Lydia Merritt ct al. Suit
was brought for partition of 100 10 acres of land.
The land was sold for 50, $3.50. In the distribu-
ton the court below held that the widow, Lydia
Merritt was entitled to 81 600 as the value Of her
homestead right. This appellants held to be e'-
roneeus. Decree affirmed.
William Mitchell ct al. v Franz Koenig ct al.
This was a SUIT growing out OF the Geo. wedge
wood defalcation and was commenced By appel
lants, who were co-sccurities with Morris New
stadt on Wedgewood's official bond to recover
Newstadts portion OF Judgment obtained
against said bondsmen, said Newstadt having
died before judgment was rendered against said
bondsmen. The court below sustained the de
murrer to the bill, and the case is here affirmed,
The Circuit Court.
! The Circuit Court finally succumbed to the hot
Gather and adjourned to term in course on Mon
day last. Record
LAW POCKET.
Abram Wilson ct al. V. William B. Weddoli,
dismissed.
.yudgnneHtS-J. G. Rising " K. c. Stevens, re-
pievn, $3.50: Aichy Shaw ct al. v. Richard J.
White, 1892 Ellen Prior Y. same ssls.15; B. q.
Stchl V. same, $685..
CHANCERY DOCKET.
Edward sherman ct al. V Joseph Sherman ct
al, decree.
County Court.
The following probate business was had this
week before Miller, j.:
Estate of c. W. Bernhard. claim allowed $50.
| Guardianship OF Josephine Libby ct al, report
! of accounts approved and guardian discharged
as to Elnora and lucy A. Libby
| Estate of NJ Jane Lcnnox, supplemental in
ventory approved,
Estate Of, Andrew Yortaas, order for public sale
of chattcl property
| Estate of Anton VI. Schmidt. order for private
sale Of specific articles of chattel property.
! Estate OF Matthias Hoochcid, report Of accounts
approved
| Estate of Jacob Dcbo, will admitted to probate,
Peter Debo and J. q. Boyer appointed executors;
bond $4,000: creditors notice TO Sept. term.
Estate of Eliza !. kcsler, report OF accounts
approved.
| Estate of O. G. Gray, estate declared settled.
| Estate of Mary +. Van Setback, order OF distri-
button to heirs
| INSANE.
Mrs Caroline Galloway, wife Of John Gallo
way of Marselllcs aged 81 was declared insane
on Monday and sent to Elgin. Cause, measles;
duration, three weeks; manifcsts homicidal ten
denotes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

The regular temperance meeting to-morro
will BE- addressed by J. G. Armstrong.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Demc-es.'s Reliable Patterns, new spring anC
sammer styles. at Osman Il Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

4 boy wa, drowned in Peru yesterday, but pa
ticulars of the accident are rot known here
this writing.
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p. Il. MARTINS imported Percheron Norman
Horse Emperor i now i: Moody's feed yard in
this city, and will Be KEEP; there through the fan
sea-oD
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The &. p. X "a. aud c. K. l. & T. roads will sci
round trip tickets 20 the Chicago Races, adver
tised elsewhere, for fare ana NTH, good to ~
turn on the 29th.
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II babies could talk, they would often express
their thanks to their nurses, for relieving them
Of pain and suffering by the use Of DIR. Bulls Ba-
by Syrup.
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The Mendoza ''mciish" want the Secretary o
War TO detail an officer of the regular army a
drill-msster for them. High toned fcllers. them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
NEW PRINTS,

We have lately received one Of the handsomcst
lines of prints in the city. Call and see them.
See our prices on all Summer Goods before
buying d. HEENAN " 90.
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\ new stock of clocks just received by K II
Trask large variety Of styles, at prices ~ low
as 81, and all warranted good timckeepers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Dolls, Dolls, Wax dolls, china dolls, and
rubber dolls, chcnp, cheap, at Osman * Hape
man..
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According 10 the agricultural statistics return
ed by the assessors, there were 81 sheep killed
by dogs in La Sale county during the year ISIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

One hundred new books were lately added Il
the MENDOZA library
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You can save 20 cents per barrel by buying
flour at the Ionic Mills
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Ten.cent summer understands at VI. Steiel i
Co.'S
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Chew Jackson's Best Sweet NAVY Tobacco.
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Closing out summer stock at cost at NJ. Stcfe
& Co.'S.
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Henry +. Simmons has been commissioned
captain and John Glen 1t Lieutenant Of Co. O.,
I9,h Battalion !. y. G., at Plainfeld.
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$3.50 cashmere Summer suits at VI. Stierel 4
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Farmers around Streator stop the advance o.
chinch bugs by tar barbados.
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Remember

That the summer closing out sale is now in pro-
gress at d. Heenan II Co.'S; and that great bar
gains are offered in all departments. Worthy OF
note
summer silks. ........., .nC
All Wool Buntings. ................. zoe
Remnants of Prints Observation-Disclosures. &c
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Oue case Of sun stroke in S;rcltor On Monday
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Base h-as at osman & Hapeman's.
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Tcn-cent summer undershirts at VI. stiefel 4
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s. cashmere summer suits 3: s.iefe} &: CO..
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The LOunger.

Closing out summer stock at cost at VI. stiete
* Co.'S
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$40 cashmere summer suits at NJ. Stiefel 4
~
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Ten-cent summer undcrshirts at NJ. Stieiel N
Co.'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.

MEMPHIS, July IA.
Sales of cotton in this market to-
day 200 bales, all to spinners, the
market closing quiet and unchanged.
New York at 3 pm. was quiet at | l-16c
lower; middling, l2Bc. Futures
steady, Sales, $4,000 bales, at 6 to ID
points below last evenings close
Liverpool futures at 5 pm. steady
New Orleans at 5 pms quiet. Sale.
1000 bales. Receipts ll5 bales. Stock
17,772 bales.
Receipts of cotton here to-day l6
bales. Total since September lst,
3S5,754 bales; shipments to date,
382'Ol4 bales Stock on hand, 1864
bales. Shipped to-day $50.
LIVERPOOL, July IA, a:aO pm
Cotton opened with individual inquiry
freely supplied, Uplands, 6Jd; Orleans,
q I5-i6d, Sales, 1000 bales export
1000 bales. Receipts, 800 bales
American, 300 bales stock, 58900G
bales Americrn, 45l 600 bales, En-.
lures opened partially 1-32d better
became easier, now Armer, with
buyers at previous prices. Deliveries
for July, 9 25.32@63d; July and
August, 6 25-32d; August and Sen.
October, 6Jd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
Latest Cable News.

LONDON, July 14.-In the house o!
commons this afternoon the chancel-
lOr Of the excequer gave a list Of the
measures which the government will
endeavor to pass and which it will
abandon. The most important of the
latter are the criminal code and the
patent bills. He abstained from Civ.
ing the entire catalogue of the aban-
doned bills, and made no mention ol
the bill relating to elections and cor
rupt practices.
The under secretary for foreign
affairs stated that Russia, through the
foreign Office, denied any intention O.
march on Merv by Gen. Lazareff I
expedition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
Second Edition.
= O'CLOCK, p. n.
THE LATEST.
The Prospect Yet More Fa-
VOrable.

News from the late Judge Rays
residence is to the effect that Edward
Ray is much improved. He passed a
very restless night, was delirious and
it seemed as if he had but short ten
ure of life. This forenoon, however,
he became calm, is resting easily, the
fever has greatly reduced and the
prospects are good for him to get well
General Gordon left the house about
2 pm. and brings the news.
A rumor went forth all over the
streets that c. Burton, on Beal street
was low with yellow fever. DR.. II
w. Purnell had told Gus Morti so
and it few like the wind in all direc
tions. DR.. Purnell was found dowr
on Union street, near the bayou. HI
states that he has not seen Gus Mort
to-day, has not spoken to him on an!
subject for several days, and has no
seen case of yellow fever since thi
scares of ours began. He lived il
New Orleans a number of years, prac
ticed in the Charity Hospital there
and has been through several epidem
les here. He thinks he would know
a case Of fever if he were to see one
but he has not yet found one to see
The next man or other speaking fen,
that spreads a rumor ought to be shO
or sent to hunt the particulars him
self.
At the board of health office, at 3:3
pm, there were no fresh reports, no
was there any news of new cases, no
even rumors of any. The atmospher,
cooled off, and it is much m ore pleas
ant. Clouds gathered in the north
east after 3 clock to-day, bringing
refreshing breeze from that quartz
and for awhile a shower was locke
for. The rain passed around and CAV
us the go-by, but the air is decided
more agreeable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
CAIRO.
The Gaff Reshipped Her Passengers
by Rail and the Silver Cloud.
The Josie Harry, Katie Hooper and Gold,
en- City Arrive and Depart for
Their Destinations.

Special to the Public Ledger.l
CAIRO, July 14.-The James D.
Parker cleared for Memphis at one
o'clock.
The James w. Gaff was towed here
by the City of Greenville, and reship-
ped her three hundred people via the
Cairo and Vincennes train and the
Silver Cloud. All were reshipped and
going forward by six, am.
The Katie Hooper left Mound City
Saturday for Cincinnati.
The Josie Harry passed up to St.
Louis at seven, am, landing here and
putting off several passengers.
The Golden City will complete
transferring from her barges and clear
for New Orleans tomorrow.
WALT +. MCKEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
indications.

WASHINGTON, July 14.-For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley, northerly
winds, shifting to southerly, partly
cloudy weather and occasional rains,
with stationary teperature and sta
tiOnary or higher pressure.
For upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys stationary or rising
barometer, south winds, stationary
temperatures, partly cloudy weather,
possibly followed in the northern
portion by north winds.
The rivers will generally fall OF
remain stationary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
THE ARIADNE.
Her Of Classical Fame, Not the Steam
boat.

Several persons not well versed in
the classics have inquired concerning
the name Ariadne, in view of the
fact that a new steamer so known
started for this port from the Ohio
river and turned back from Cairo Sat
urday. For their benefit it is stated
that Ariadne was NEUROLOGICAL
character, supposed to have lived 3125
years ago She was the resputed
daughter of Minos, king of the isl.
and of Crete, "the mistress of the
sea, situated in the Mediterranean
facing Egypt on the east and Sicily on
the west, and about 270 miles long by
80 wide. Crete is said to have been
the abode of barbarians until the
time of Minos, under whose sway civ
ilization first dawned upon the people.
lu this island is the celebrated Mount
Ida, so often referred to in classical
poetry. Ariadne fell in love with one
of the most celebrated heroes of an.
tiquity, Theseus, king of Athens, who
had been sent to Crete among seven
chosen youths to be devoured by the
minotaur, monster part bull and
part man, kept by Minos in winding
labyrinthe to convince the world of his
wife's lasciviousness and to reflect
disgrace upon his family. Ariadne be-
came enamored of Theseus, and the lat
ter, through her aid, slew the minotaur
thus delivering his country from the
shameful annual tribute exacted by
Minos of seven clever young men and
and as many maidens. Escaping from
the labyrinth he sailed from Crete
with the seven maidens aud six boys
marrying and taking Ariadne along
but being driven to the island O
Naxos by adverse winds he provot
mean enough to abandon Ariadne, tC
whom he was indebted for his safety
she having given him a clew of threaC
by which he found his way out of the
mysterious labyrinth. According t,
some accounts, after she was aband
doned Ariadne hung herself, while
other writers report that she was de
tanned at Naxos by Diana, and yer
again it is said she took up with Bac
chus after being forsaken, and tha
noted god gave her crown of sever
stars which, upon her death, were
made a constellation. More might b.
written concerning this reported
: beauty of the long ago, but this will
do for a starter. If curious people
wish to learn further let them turn tt
classical and NEUROLOGICAL history,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-14
Accident TO the GaG:

The steamer James w. Gaff, which
vessel left here last Friday evening
with about two hundred people, met
with an accident near Hickman, KY,
on yesterday evesipg by breaking the
water wheel shaft. The steamer City
of Greenville overlook her after the
accident and towed the disabled craft
to Cairo. Captain Wise at once made
arrangement to forward his passengers
to the various destinations by railroad
and no extra expense was involved to
the people. No one was injured by
the mishap.