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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16
BUSINESS FAILURES AND LIABIIr
IrIEs FOR THE PAST QUARTER.

BUSINESS FAILURES AND LIABILr
TILES FOR THE PAST QUARTER. :
The quarterly circular OF Dun, Bar
low & Cos. mercantile agency, for the
three months ending March 81, 1879
shows a considerable reduction In the
number of failures and amount OF Ia
bilities in the United States as COM
pared with the same periods in 1878 and
1877. For the first quarter OF 1879 the
failures were 1924, against 1886 in
1878 and 1859 in 1877. In 1879 the liza
bilities amounted to S4S, 1895, against
$50 O7s. s26 in 1878 and So, 5Ss,07O in
1877.
As the repeal Of the bankrupt act was
pending in the first quarter OF last year,
and greatly increased the number oil
failures or assignments, comparison Is
made with the first quarter OF the year
1877, as more just.
From these figures it appears that the
decrease in the total number OF failures
in 1879 from those in 1877 has been 34o,
a reduction of one-eighth, and in the
amount of liabilities OF 81 ,425, 4O5, or
one-fifth the whole. The losses by fall
ures in the Middle States have fallen of
s, 993, 7O7, or nearly one-third; In the
Western States 81, los, III, Ornearly one
half In the Southern and Pacific
States, owing to the injuries to trade
done by the yellow fever in one sec
ton and to the disastrous losses
by speculative mining in the
other, the increase in the
amount of liabilities by failures was
p ,69l ,O45, equal to So per cent. These
figures are very encouraging, since they
show a substantial gain OF health in the
great business centres and the great pro-
ducing centres as well. The average
amount OF liabilities to failures has also
decreased in remarkable way, being
S24 AGA in 1878 and Sl9,0l2 in 1877, but
only sl7, $50 in 1879. Allthese facts are
contributions to the accommodating EVIL
dence OF the turn OF the tide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16
ANoLD CITIZEN OF BELMONT.

Ma. JoHS MCALLIsTER, who has lived
on the hill back Of where West Wheel
ing now stands for almost 20 years,
died Monday night, and will be buried
to-day. His parents came TO Washing
ton County, Pennsylvania, when John
was born i'm 1902, from the north OF Ire
land in sight Of the Scottish coast, and
ne inherited from them the rugged na-
ture which carried him through a life OF
three-quarters of a century, in perfect
health. Never until last July did he
ever suffer from sickness, although then
almost 10 years old. He was an only
child himself, but he leaves as an inner
itance to his country twelve grown up
children, ten of whom still live in Bel
mont County. Within his recollection,
Wheeling was village and where
Bridgeport now stands was virgin wood
land.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

THE superintendent OF the next CEN
sus-who also superintended the last
is in Washington, and is said to be about
to commence the work OF organizing his
bureau. He promises more prompt
completion Of the census work than has
been attempted heretofore in this coun-
try-an improvement for which, it must
be a limited, there is great need.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

SENATOR BUTLER, of South Carolina,
has gone to Charleston as counsel for
the Democrats arrested for violating the
election laws. He expressed the opinion
that the President will sign the amend
ed army bill as soon asit is presented TO
him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

INFORMATION has been received ut the
State Department that the Portuguese
government has prohibited the imPOr-
tation Of swine-flesh from the United
States This course has been taken in
conformity with rel'ort Of the Portu-
gueSe Board Of Health concerning the
prevalence of trichina in American hogs,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16
DIED.

MAYER-Ou Tuesday morning April 18th, az
So'clock OF acute Inflammation OF the stomach.
KARL J. son Of G. J. and y. &. Mayer, agei
yearS. months and II days.
Funeral from the residence, No. - Market
street, this afternoon at O'Clock. The friends Of
the family are RESPECTFULLY invited 10 attend
McALLISTER-At his refidence in Belmont
county. Ohio. on the l4th inst, al 10 o,lock ?.
" JOHN MCALLIsTLR aged 6 year, months
and days.
The funeral will take place from the residence
on the 10th inst, At u O'Clock noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

WASHINGTON dispatches report that
Secretary SHERMAN is about to recon-
mence the sale Of per cent bonds, the
proceeds to lie used in rounding the ;
per cents now re,leemsble, but viii exact
better terms for the government than
those under which the refunding bonds
have hitherto been issued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

IS the great strike OF puddlers, at
Pittsburgh, about the year lS5l' the
raIlying cry of the operators was 500
and no compromise" instead OF SOU
as enormously printed in Yesterday $
REeIsrER. The mistake escaped the
eve Of the prOOf-reader.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

TuE force of workmen at the
Jefferson Iron Works, Steuben-
vile, has been reduced about
FORTY men. The reason for the reduc-
ton is stated 10y the proPrietors to be
that they have two much muck iron on
hand, and have been manufacturing
faster d an il can be- made into nails
with the machines they arr working.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

"OUR sisters and our cousins and our
aunts" will vote in Massachusetts, at all
school elections. The bill has passed
both Houses, and only needs the sigma
ture of the Governor. The subject OF
education is one in which women are
deeply interested. We shall see what
reforms are inaugurated. and how many
will avail themselves of their new given
rights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

TIE anti-pike men of Steubenville
have called meeting for the 22nd in
slant, and propose TO make arrange
ments for testing the constitutionality
Of the law under which the pike ques-
ton was carried.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

THE engineers Of the SRANr iowa
ton" are talking about fifty thousand
as the number Of place hunters who will
cross the continent in June to welcome
GRANT on bis arrival in San Francisco,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

TuE condition Of the English laboring
classes daily appears to grow worse in
stead Of better, Not only are the old
strikes still in operation, but new ones
have been lately inaugurated. II is inn
possible to tell how many men are now
out Of employment from strikes and
lOck-Outs, but probably three quarters Of
a million would not be an extrayagant
estimate. Besides these, there is an
enormous number Of artisans who are
idle simply because the industries with
which they have been connected have
failed in business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16

TuE fight in Columbus over the Bel
mont county seat removal Is waxing
warm and interesting, and in all proba-
bjlity the matter will come mp before
the House to-day. From our CORE
spondent's letter il will he seen that the
number 81 signcrs to the petition for "
moval is 1850 and the demonstrators
count up 6,594, leaving clear majority
for the former Of $50 These f. ures can be
relied upon Is they were compiled from
the documents themselves. Ii the bill
fails to pass during this session, an in
teresting canvass can b. looked forward
to in the next Belmont county election,
rs the county seat question will un-
doubtedly be made the issue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-16
TRUSTEES SALE
OF THE
Belmont Nail Works !

By virtue Of a deed Of trust made by the Bel
mont Mil Works In me rs trustee, dated Febru-
arv l. 1873. and recorded in the office Of the Clerk
of the County Court of Ohio county, West Nir
ginia in deed Of trust book No. IL, lollo a5J anu
InilnSiur which deed is amended and correct
Ell h, another deed made by said Belmont Nail
Works To me, dated April l., 1872, and duly re-
corded In said clerks Office, shall, on
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10
COIINCIL.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Cnurcn Directory.

Servi, es in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath at II O'Clock. n. NJ. and al
Z O'CLOCK, j. VI. Prayer meeting and
short lecture Wednesday evening Mt
o'clock.
Sabbath Sch0ol-Judge Macfarlane, Su'
perinter dent. A bible class conducted oy
the pastel, Rev. John 3. GrastJ, u. u.
Services in the NJ. K. Church, south.
ever" sunday at l0. 80 A. NJ and 30 P. M
by Rev p. Ii. Vandsventer. Pastor
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening III
ESQ. Sunday school at Q A. n. j.
Marmaduks, Superintendent.
Services at Baptist Church every Sun
day morning and evening. Prayer meet
ing ever, " ednesday evening, Rev. j Z.
Msplp, Pastor. Sunday school at a. NJ.
james Carroll, Superintendent.
Services st the Chr stian Church every
Iords day at 1890 A. NJ. and 1.3o P. NJ
bv Elder John A Brooks. Prayer meet
ng "Wednesday evening Al Sunday
school nL 0 80 A, NJ. b. l.. Locke, sup't.
o. $. Bap,ist Church. Pastor, Elder j
E.Ier, Services every 4tL Saturday Ill
g, ELI month, and Sunday following, at
at bslt-past ten o'clock, A. NJ All Al q
cordially invited
SERVICES at st. Paul's Episcopal church,
on secoI abd fourth Sundays at IL A. M
and $50 p. m. Rev. I. "A. Snarp, raslor'
Sunday School at p. M. N Laeki"hd'
Supt. t-...
Services at Methodist Episcopal Church
every Sunday morning and evening Rev
II. b. SeeIey, Pastor. Prayer meetins
every Thursday evening. sabbath School
at 9 O'CLOCK A. NJ. j. Wright, Superin-
tendenf Teachers meeting every Thurs
day evsaing. g
Services Mt the Catholic Church every
Sunday. Rev. q. Y. O'Leary and Fathe
Russell. Pastors. ---. '- -
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Societies.

Ncr TT ..,s ., Tho onera House
svsrv M.,,d.a e;rh, ~ II adj John IA
40 n 70 mss,. n sya,v Tuesday eve
rinv y, IN inhn Rr'.,ks. r. M. w. ;
j. .cos,swor,b Ssnrslary. E B. Cake, w.
Nj; j. A. <prnce, r.
Father Matthew X. G. T. A. & d. Soci-
ETY. meets ON the third Sunday in each
month. T1I -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10
Office Rules.

/. Gentlemen entering this office
will please leave the door wide open.
2. Those having no business should
remain as long as possible-take a
chair, and lean against the. wall; it
will preserve it, and may prevent its
falling upon us. 9 .
3. Gentlemen are required to
smoke, especially during Office hours /;
tobacco will be supplied. 81 A.
4. Spit on the floor, as the spit
toons are only for ornament.
5. Talk loud or whistle. especially
when we are engaged. If this has
not the desired effect-sing. -
6. Put your feet On the tables, or
lean against the desk--it will be of
great assistance to those writing on
them. - II Il
z. Overhaul our exchanges, and
be sure to pick out the latest and
carry them away. Don't let the fact
that we have not read then have any
weight with you.
81. Come in several. times a day
AID tell US how to run our business.
! You are better qualified to do this il
ypn have none of your own to attend
Il or have failed ID whatever you
| have attempted to run. OF course
I've invested our money for your spe-
tial benefit, and never once thought
sf ourselves. sTE 4 q. u
ii9 Persons. having no business
| NTH this office will call often or ex'
aase themselves.
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He'd Take Anything.


p While Etheiberta De we're was SIT
ting at the oay window reaaing tne
latest novel last week, hronzeo'
thick-set man entered the gateway,
walked UP to the window and tapped
gently ON the pane. he was very un-
domeste IN appearance ne naa on q !,
coat which nad faded 70 an Original
color, his shoes stayed on his feet o'
accident, and his hat, which was
several sizes too small for him, ne
kept in place by means OF piece OF
hay rope, which was tied In hard
Knot under his chin. AS the lady
looked up from her book he waved
his hand In metodramatc ssyie' ano
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10

.sCan thing which has no life
mover" asked Joseph Cook of Eli
Perkins.
'Of course they can,'' replied
Eli. .......
"why last year l saw a watch
spring, a rope walk. horse fly. q
peanut stand, mill dam, an oyster
fry, and cat fish, and this year
continued Eli, 81 expect to see a
a peach blow, a gin sling, a brandy
smash, and"
"Any thing more Mr.. Perkins?
/ s.Why yes I,expect to see 8 stone
fence, q cane break and bank run." |"
s.Did you ever see shoe shop. a
gum boil, or hear Goldfish bawl 2"
asked Mr.. Cook.
ssNo, but I've seen plank walk, a
horse whip, and q tree toed; and L
would not be surprised some day to
see the great Atlantic coast, and Pa
cific slope, a tree box, and
Z ..By the way, Mr.. Cook" asked
Eli, .'can you tell the difference be-
tween a tree and your mother.an-
law?''
.sNo, 1 don't see the difference,
brother Perkins" sss..- 9
swell the difference is this, one
leaves in the spring and the other
dom { leave at ALL" skNgxe
As Mr.. Cook left, Eli told him that
he had often seen very mysterious
thing, that be had scen q uniform
smile. assE - 4ssasaa&. -
ssWhy I've often seen q sword
fish, said Mr.. Cook, "I've seen
hogs skin boots, too. and once l saw
some alligator's hide shoes. "Yes,
he continued, .sMr. Perkins ! have
esen heard the bark of tree--actu-
ally seen the tree bark, seen II hclierl
and commences to leave. The tree
held on toits trnnk'which they were
trying to seize for board. ass
Eth told. Cook-but never mind the
rest. II is sufficient chat Cook aud
the church belt were told.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10
A New William Tell.

Sarnem-See here, old man:
The Governors comm, and I'd
Advise you to beg for mercy,
Or offer him good stake to
Let you off. ..
Gesler-Where is the fellow
What's his name?
Tell-My name is Jell-Bill Tell.
/, Gesler-Whati he SO famed in
The newspapers as master of the bow
His arrows never mss. (Aside.
He's got no money, and no
Relations that will put up for
Him; so I'll work my revenge).
Mark! I'll spare your life and
Albert's too; You're both free-on
One condition.
Tell Let us have 1t.
Gesler-1'l see you shoot an
Apple from the boys head, at a
Hundred PAGES.
Albert-Sweet or sour?
Gesler-What matters it?
Albert-'Cause I want the pieces.
Tell-Great Heaven. Shoot an
Apple from my boys head. You
Can not mean it?
Gesler-Accept the choice make,
Or off goes your head.
Albert-Bet your boots well
Afffsfh-Fr ffsefh-LFrerociUus monsterI Make
A father murder his own child!
= Gesler-Do you consent? Be
Brief, I have an engagement to go
A fishing with the members of
Congress from this district at 2 p. m.
Tell-Lead me forth, son!
I'll make a trial.
= Albert-Lead forth yourself,
Father; if there's any leading to
Be done. 1t appears to me I'm the
One to be led.
Tell-Have / friend
Among all the lockers on?
Verner-Here, Tell, loaned
You n dollar once when you were
In pinch; I'll do it again.
Tell-Take the boy, Werner, and :
Place him with his back toward me.
Get him upon his knees, and place
this apple
Upon his head, SO that the stem will
front me.
Verner-Come Albert (leading
him Off.
Tell-See if the boy is ready!
Albert (calling back ALI
ready! Take good aim, and Letter
flicker.
Tell shoots; a shout of exultation
bursts from the crowd.
Albert (running in)-Father,
I'm safe, I've won It'll I've won it!
Tell-Won what, my son!
Albert--Why i bet three dollars
With old Sarnem, and seven
Dollars and a pint of whisky with
Werner, that you'd knock the
Stuffin' out of that pippin. FL
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10

plant under the sun, from the sweet
scented hyacinth to the night. bloo,n-
ing cucumber. What do you say,
shall step in and regale your sensi-
tive soul with verbal history Of
fowers2'' a a
"You cannot!" was the emphatic
rejoinder.
swell. if you let me come in and
slug it in Italian? have a fine BARI
tone voicen' a 44.--57
II don't wish to hear it, you filthy
thingr' she screamed, angrily.
'Filthy-flthy! that's always the
way. When a man travels around
IN the cause of science and polite in
formation, he is snubbed and rebuked
in this unseemly manner. was Just
limiting around at what you have
now given me the dppoi tunity of ask
ing. That is, that you will let me
go up stairs and take bath. III be
satisfied with cold water and common
soapr' ....
you'll get no bath here!"
'Then will you lei me lie down on
the sofa and take nap; just little
nap-a kind of siesta, as 1t were?"
mo, sir!"
r "Will you let me bring up some
coal from the cellar?"
mo sir!'
'Will you let me walk in and tune
your piano?" H..
at doesn't need tuning!''
'Will you give me an old shirt?"
"We have no old ones!''
''Well, give me new one!'
She took no notice of him, but few
minutes later, he whimpered:
Cant you give me something? !?
I'll take anything, yes, anything.
I'm not proud.
EYES," she said, refectively,
"there, Is one thing you may have"
''What's that?" he inquired breath
lessly. ..-..
'.Why, that ice around the edges
of the fiowerbeds !"
Then he walked off, utterly disgust
ed, and considerably crcstfallen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10
For Better orWorse.

The old man Bendigo keeps pret-
ty sharp eye on his daughter Mary,
aud many a would be lover has taken
a walk after few minutes converse.
ton with the hardhearted parent.
The old chap is stuck this time. how
ever, and cards are out for wedding.
After the lucky young man had been
sparkling Mary for. six months, the
gentleman stepped IN, as usual, re-
quested private confab, and led off
with: ,s =..s .z ,...., .. ..
sYou seem like nice young man
;I,, Mari -.'.,=are in love with
"Yes, am," was the honest re-
"Haven't said anything to her yet,
have you?" .-,
"well, no; but 1 think she recip-
rocates my affection"
s.Does, eh? Well, let me tell You
something. Her mother died luna
tic. and there's no doubt that Mary
has inherited her insanity"
"I'm willing TO take the chances,
replied the lover. sA --.-5...
.Yes, but you see Mary has ter
rible temper. She has twice drawn
knife on me with intent to commit
murder" r.4
"I'm used to that-got q sister
Just like her," was the answer.
Sand you should know that | have
sworn a solemn oath not to give
Mary cent of my property" con-
tinued the father.
sWell, I'd rather start in poor and
build up. There's more romance In
it,.
The old man had one more shot in
his carbine, and said: 3eA .e..
ssPerhaps ought to tell you that
Mary's mother ran away with
butcher, and that all her relations
died in the poor house. These things
might be thrown up IN after years,
and I now warn you."
"Mr. Bendigo," replied the lover,
sI've heard all this before, and also
that you were on trial for forgery,
had to jump Chicago for bigamy,
and served a year in State prison
for cattle stealing. I'm going to
marry into your family to give you a
decent reputation! There, no thanks
-good-bye!"
Mr.. Bendigo looked after.t the young
man, with his mouth wide open, and
when he could get his jaws together
he said: -
"Some Internal hyena has gone
| and gwen me away on my dodge.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10

An English writer has been sharp
~ criticising the management Of the
London public school, known as the
ssBoard School, and produces the
following as specimens of the written
examinations ofsome of the scholars:
"Where is Turkey?"
Turkey is the capital OF Narfalk.
"Where is Turin? %
s.Tureen is the capital OF Chiner,
the peepul there live on burds nests
and has long tails. :"
'sGibberralter is the principel town
Of Rooshia. 20
"What do you know of the patri-
arch abraham ?"
SHE was the father of Lot, and ad
tew wifes-wun was called Hishmale
and the t'other Haygur. He kept
wun at home, and he turn'd the
t'other into the dessert. where she be-
came a pillow Of Salt in the day time
and pillow of fire at nite."
"What do you know of Joseph?"
'sHe wore koat ofmany garments.
He were chief butler to Faro, and
told his dreams. He married Poti-
fers dorter, and be led the Gypshuns
out Of bondage to Kama. in Galliiee,
and then fell on his sword and died
in site of the promiss land"
ssGive the names of the books of
the Old Testiment ~. ~ Egzs
..Devonshire. Exeter. Littikus,
Numbers. Stromony. Jupiter. Judg-
ment Ruth. ETC."
seWbat is a miracle2,' @~' -.."
"Don,L know" sas a5 q a'.z,
nIf Won saw the sun shining over-
head at midnight what would YOU
coli ;t2
uTh oo,, >, -' '-','
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srAE DIRECTORY,

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
James Harding, OF Cole.
i :. Marmaduke. of st. Louis.
.John Walker, OF Howard
STATE LUNArIC ASYLUM.
RESIDENT oFFICEEs.
T.R. II. Smith II. d., superinten-
dent and physician.
II. X. iIindc. M. D., first assistant
physician. .
T. A. Howard, NJ. d., second as
sisiant physic aa.
CO. Atkinson, steward.
DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.
Win. d. Kerr. A. NJ, snr~-i...s..-
dent.
James X. shelley, Jr., steward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10
TIMES OF HOLDING COURTS.

TIMES OF HOLDING COURTS.
CIRCUIT COURT. - ass
Regular TernIs-Fourth Monday in
January, first Monday in June, and
second Monday i'll October. =.
PROBATE COURT.
1 Regular Ternls-oecona Monday in
2sarch, May, July, September, No
vember and January.
COUNTY COURT.
Regular Terms irst Monday in
May, August, November and Feb
ruarY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1879-04-10

OF the throat, broncnial 1hoes,
and Lungs, Leading to con-
sumption.
Prices 80 cents and 81 per bottls,
7 SOLDBY ALL DRUGGISTS.
C.. N. CRrTTENros, Prop'r. sixth Ave-.
New York. EG5l
Coon REsULTs-Are always pleas
mt to contemplate, as every dispep-
sufferer W no uses PaI kcr's Gin. -:
Tonic wilr attest. To obtain from
this renedx the most gratifying re
Iief when distressed with headache
low spirits, nervousness, swaketal
ness. palpitation of the heart, nv er
disorders, costiveness, pain IN Inc
stomach, heartburn, cramps, ETC., ls
n pleasant experience that surprises
no less than il comforts. Anotbef
remark able feature ofthis remedy Is
its powcrful specific action on me
skinapd mucous surfaces OF che thrpat
and lungs by which it nnfsiiingiy
cures the worst cases OF cougp coid
aud sore throat. 1t cures I'D Won
drrfuIiy short time, removes .lsore-
ness from the lungs and prols-i Is tne
feeble from consumption. Buy 81
bnttle from your druggist, =;
I,iewellvn, or sample bottle at 10
cents anil test its merits. 44weow
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THE OLD RELIABLE
Martins Hotel,
.gt MEXICO, MO- Il 5

I. st;,l in full blast, and open st all
honrs. Tables loaded with all the
dslicacies Of the aesson. servan's
are astivs.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Justice of the Peace. Joseph Lupton
SALT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
J,s,;ooO pe.oo Enoch Hooton
'N''''e' VI ''e' ! ORLANDO Hit
Constable. .Rob't Hooton