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Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE STATE BOARD
Dr. Hopkins, one of the Senators from
Sussex, is laboring to have the present law
governing public schools amended by doing
away with the State Superintendent and
substituting three Superintendents-one for
each county The simple reason offered is
economy, viz: three men for $500 each, the
Doctor proposing to save thereby the enor-
nous sum of $780, 1t is fitting that such
q proposition should emanate from Sussex
where their appreciation of education is
shown by voting tax to run the schools
three months in the year. And, in the
matter of economy, the DIR. has gone off
half cooked. He may find some "sand
pipers" conceited in their own ignorance
and with none of the requisites of liberal
education who would venture on the office,
but we do not know of teacher land we
have heard the opinions of some of the
best of them) who would begin to touch it
at these figures. Prof. Groves is most of
the time on the "go," and in addition to
his expenses in public travel and board, is
under the necessity of keeping horse and
carriage at a cost of not less than 5000
per year for his school visitations, all Of
these expenses coming out of his own
pocket. thus very considerably reducing his
stipulated salary. Now let the Senator who
has been seized with such bright idea of
economy, require the same efficiency of
his $500 Superintendent, and then deduct
his expenses as stated above from this, and
where would he be? We think he would
find when he had closed up his first year
that he would have had more money in
pocket by chopping Sussex bull-pine"
into cord wood. Such proposition could
not come from a man imbued with proper
appreciation of good educational system
Our public schools have made greater
advance in the past three years than in the
previous quarter of a century, and under il
even "old Sussex" has been galvanized into
newlife and aspirations; and, while she il
removing her grave cloths and rubbing hel
eyes for clearer vision, one of her owr
sons proposes to enshroud her and lay hel
away again to sleep.
The proposition is too preposterous tc
meet and discuss in an argumentative way
The only plea set up at all for it is that o.
economy and this utterly fails. We have
had but three years Of the present mode
and they preparatory, and though impedec
by the necessary delays and hindrance
in organizing, enough benefit has beer
shown to disarm all opposition to the Law
and the Superintendent. We need no
60 over this ground so recently and ably
set forth by Governor Cochran in his las
message, further than to say that it me
with favorable response from every tru
friend of education in the State. Som,
twenty. five or thirty years ago Pennsylvania
with population thirty times that of ou
State, elected Superintendent for the e1
tire State [Wickersham who, from his eff
cheney has retained the Office ever since
and here we have proposition to divid
our little State, designated by Western
paper only "hy-speck," into three di:
tricts with three school Superintendent;
1t is too ridiculous to discuss or we thin
for the Legislature to seriously entertain.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

The Every Eocning in a double loaded
editorial bemoans the bonded and floating
debt of Wilmington which it says amounts
to zone and a-half million of dollars" with
taxes steadily increasing, and concludes
that "nothing can be accomplished Of a
permanent character for good municipal
government until the city affairs are taken
out of politics." The Every EOening is now
pulling at the right string.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

A BILL has been presented to the LegisIa.
ture in the interest of our Delaware bay
oystermen. In asking for the reduction of
the tax from So to $l.50 per ton, they also
ask that dredging upon the natural oyster
beds in the bay for two years be prohibited.
AS it is at present. they have to go to
the Chesapeake bay for plants, whereas, if
dredging is prohibited for two years, they
will be relieved of this heavy expense in
the future. The oyster interest should be
fostered.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

THE pressure for the passage of the Rail
road Commission bill now before the Legis-
lature by the fruit growers, and the effort
to repel it by the retainers of the P, w.
& B. R. R. Co., is becoming quite hot. The
fruit growers allege they have spotted one
retainer who has been paid 500 to in
fuence the vote of one member against the
bill. Mr.. Bayard and Massey are both re-
tanned annually, it is understood, in the
interest of the Il. r. Co.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

Dover has lost one of IFS old onJ
sterling citizens in the death ti' oF most
Cowgirl, on the l7th inst. in tLa -c, Oames
of his age. In addition to an act;,o ;"on Year
a business man, in church and in M as
ters for the promotion of the nnblin mat.
he was ever ready to give his name soo4 ae
influence. '''e and
PEoF. GROVES REroET.-We have rooo;.
a copy of Prof. Groves report Of tIa tsi'eQ
ton of our public schools. If con.a; Gohai.
pages. Summarily, il presents the I,Ir ron. y
ing figures: Whole number Of scI,aoi ,otlo"' v
the State, year 1877, 4O4; whole nnWps MINUS n
schools in the State, year lN75. 2-0. i"
crease, "A total value Of school h., III.
S343,OOG; total value of school .,ro,,',
SlO9,253.15; total value of school r9r,,;..''''
$32, lOl total value Of all school ,,ra,'.u'''i
| S484, ,3G0.l5; whole number Of wb;,ar NY
dren between > and 81 years, 3I.Slg. ,riIY i'I,'
number Of white children attendin, 'ro'9
schools, 1871, 23,S3O; whole numhoo. ''en
white children attending free schools is- "
2l,5S1; increase, 2,243 whole cost of =, ~
cation, per year, per pupil, in tho S,.'
not including the cost Of books. IS -a.r'
whole cost Of public education nav =. -
P PuPi'' ~ 'hc '9tI!r, not including tba
cost OF books, for 1879, $S.G3; dccre5sa '", ~,
cents; male teachers employed, 1877, 93s, .,
female teachers employed, 1877, lG9. t@,,i r,'i
number employed. lN77, 402: numb, "a d.
teachers employed in the city Of Wnm;,., :.
ton, III; total in the State, I>71 g'E.
whol" amount Of State appropriation, I>-- Dt-
$24,797.SG; whole amount Of State oi,., -,
priatlon, 1915, $50 9,28449: decrease SIX
6j; whole amount levied and collected !,
School Districts for 1877, $l9l,-4l -
whole amount levied and collected :,
School Districts, 1873, SIS6,9l0.G0: ,o,'
amount Of State appropriation and cor,r
button, 1877, $2lG,539.65; total amour, ,
) State appropriation and contribution, X.
2lG,22j.49; increase, $3I4.l6.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco,
Cards and Circulars printed at this Office
Judgment Notes with and without Ex.
emption clause and Bonds at TINES Office.
For first,class Custom Work at Prices to
suit the Time.
For Solid Honest Sole Shoes.
For the Neatest and Cheapest Repairing,
90 to Johnson's old stands. Commerce st.,
smyrna, and Town Hall, Middletown. Del.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

THE Legislature has rescinded the resolu-
ton to receive no more new business after
theI25th yesterday and though two months
Ithe former time for the body to remain in
SESSION. has passed, there is no evidence Of
adjournment. But little legislation has
been done except in the interest of private
parties and corporations.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26
Smyrna, DeI.,
"Wednesday Afternoon, February 26.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
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ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate of
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insertions Three-and a-halfcents. Alberaldiscount
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OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged two cents per
line.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

The price Of iron is said to have advanced
fifty cents ton in Pennsylvania within ,
week, and the production of certain mil.
is sold for months ahead, 50 that fur,ta,
orders have been declined. Accordjns
the Philadelphia Record, the demand !.
great that producers say that they con +
sell five tons for every one they are turn.
out. One mill has declined durjno ~,
past few days orders for nearly 10000 tar.
Orders for several thousand tons Of rl,
are in the Philadelphia market, while h,,.
sales have been made of shcet,iron, and -.
demand for bariron is very strong. Uo
orders for heavy machiery are greater tb.,
for several years past.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

lieve will be the appointment of an officer
whose duty it will be to see that the present
law is rigdly enforced. His duties will be
similar to those of United States revenue
officer, and such changes will be made in
the law as will render the office effective.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

CoNNEcTlCUTAND BIENNIAL SE,sloys.-Tba
Connecticut House Of Representatives, ty
vote OF 2l5 yeas to nay, has passed re,o.
luton favoring a constitutional amend.
ment providing for biennial sessions Of the
General Assembly. In the course Of debate
it was shown that nearly two,third, Of all the
States hold only biennial legislative session.
and that iii Connecticut the saving in every
"Otf year would amount, combinin. tie
expenses Of the General Assembly and q,
elections (direct and indirect TO nearly 500.
600, while the State would also be freed from
the annoyance Of an annual slruggle for office
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

1t is hopeful sign Of the times that re.
newed activity is permeating every branch
OF the iron trade. Prices are rapidly al.
vancing, and the demand in many branch.
es Of the trade is so great that several mil.
in the State have refused to take orders for
future delivery, except at largely advanced
figures. This industry has, perhaps. suffer.
ed more during the hard times than any
other, and its recovery to its former posi-
tion will be positive blessing to the coun.
try at large.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

Advices from Rio Janerio, Brazil, to Feb.
3D., report the yellow fever there as increas
ing, the deaths numbering from FIVE 10 ten
daily.
Smyrna times., 1879-02-26

\ shipwrecked sailor waiting for a sail is
like a business man sitting at home and
nursing a cough or cold. Get Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup and be cured. Only p cents
a bottle.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
A Saturday Night Robbery.

Yesterday morning q man who gave his name
- John MoMahon, of Eau Claire, came to DO
lice headquarters and stated that he had been
robbed Of e1,200.
His story is Is follows: On Saturday morn.
Ing he arrived In st. Paul from Wabashaw,
where hs had drawn about 81, 800 from tho
bank, the bundle being the profits made by
taking raft OF lumber down the river. On
MS arrival no met a man who asked him to
take soclab!e drink, which resulted in tho
stranger and McMahon going on spree. About
O'Clock Saturday night the twain entered tho
Wl!d Hunters hotel, on Jackson street, and
mcmahon, being too drunk to write his name,
the stranger registered for both, and asked for
q room where they coald sleep off their drunk.
Ihey were assigned a room, and started for
bed. The stranger, who was not as intoxicat-
ca as McMahon, stayed in tho room about
twenty minutes, and then came down stairs
and went out. Mcmahon, when he awoke yes
terday morning, found he had lost all his
money, and at ence reported his loss to the
police. He, however. took his loss in
a very easy manner, and told the police
not to trouble the1ns elves about the matter, as
he guessed he could stand it.
The man who McMahon claims robbed him
registered his name as J. Caldwell, Mankato,
and IS desert bed as about feet inches in
height, sandy moustache, and was dressed in
dark suit, striped calico shirt, black ulster,
and wore cap. The loss did not seem to
trouble McMahon much, as he was seen last
night IN glorious state of intoxication.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
st. Paul Wholesale Markets.

WHEAT-The receipts were moderate, and, with
good inquiry from all quarters, values ruled steady
at the annexed quotations.: No. I, S1.0S;
No. q, 81; No. 8, $50.
FLoua--Patent process $7.75@s.7b; straight $3.50
@6.25; clear $500: xxx $4,000 400.
OATs-The demand was active and values ruled
firm at the annexed quotations.: No, white, 500
$40; No. 2, 10000 per bus Mixed 27@28c per bus.
CoRS-Demand fairly active at the subjoined quota
tons: No. 1, 36@3so; mixed, SIC.
MILL STUFFs-Ground feed, S17.0O@l8.OO; bran
$L0o@7.5o; shorts, 81 00@s.oo; corn meal, 100 lbs
9OQDl.0O.
BEANs-Fair to choice mediums $1.10O1. 40; navy
hand-p1cked 1.50@l.75; common stock 9Oc@S1.1O.
BuTTER-Choice creamery 2509Oo per b fair to
good do 10000; common 8D10c.
PouLTRY-The supply was liberal, with only fair
demand; prices ruled weak at 1850 per pound
The supply Of turkeys was liberal, most of the
stock being In very poor condition. Prices were
steady at the following rates: good prime stock 90
1Oc per To-; superior quality, no sale.
Eaas-The demand was good, and with light
offerings prices ruled higher. Sales of fresh-laid
eggs are made at 16@18c per dozen.
PRov1s1oNs-The demand was good at the follow
ing range Of prices: Mess pork, Sl0.75D11 90. Lard
In barrels 1915 per 100 bs kegs 7.5O; pals $780,
City cured hams 9A@9Ao per b; shoulders 80 ;
bacon sides 5QD5hc; breakfast bacon Sc.
LIVE STooK-The demand was fairly active at fol-
lowing range of prices Choice smooth steers, $500
1850; good feshy steers, $2.75@2 90; COWS and
heifers, $2.0OG02 so
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10


Tho Musical Society Decides that No Con-
cers Will, be Given ID ring the Current
season.
We regret to learn that the st. Paul Musical society
has determined that it will give public concerts
duri the current season. This decision was ar-
rived at some days ago, and the therefor full
ly explained to the members. TO the public, however,
there may be mystery attached to the decision
The fact is that tho concerts have not met with the
financial that the outlay in their preparation
and rehearsal require. The four concerts given by
the society last year emineny successful In an
artistic point of view, and doubt if any city in the
country could boast Of entertainments by home tai
ent that would compare with them. Though there
were no solo numbers that called for special COM
mendation, each concert presented complete whole
that for symmetry and excellence could hardly be
excclled. To music lovers they were In what
was comparatively DESERT and they will be greatly
missed.
The decision Of the society, while formally made
may not he irrevocabe. We tru't that, before it is
too lete those who Interested in the of mu
Sic will take such measures as may be necessary to
ensure con 1nuance OF series of entertai nnents
that are not only credit to the city and calculated
to elevate the musical taste of tho community but
help to sustain musical organization that has in the
past added largely to the reputation of st. Paul as
musical center.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
FIVE CENTS A LINE
The GLOBE Want and Employ
mGlt Bureau.

Advertisements In this column are published
,es I'VE cents line each insertion, but In
order to prove tho efficiency Of tho GLOBE q
On advertising medium, and also to cid the
unemployed, wo viii publish for twenty-A
cents, three.lins advertisement, Of situa.
lions Wanted and Situations offered, and con.
tlnue tho advertisement until the object sought
ior u accomplished. For twenty-five cents
tne man out Of work can advertise for situa.
tlon until no finds ono.
~. EiiGh line oyer tho three, to cost i've ceats
cor line each insertion. -
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
Evening Glasses at tho St. Paul Business
College.

commencing at o'clock at the st. Paul
BUSINESS college, corner Third and jackson.
Remember this college has the confidence of
the business community, and shows a complete
record by endorsements from the most numer-
highest prizes for superiority in everything
that is valuable to business college. Young
men should enter now and get the full benefit
OF the evening course. Charges moderate in
comparison to advantages and benefits re-
ceived.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is safe and pleasant
lnvigorant for delicate females. ..
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

81. PAUL, Nov. 8.
OH1cKENs-Dressed chickens 100 per Id.
TURKEY Good dry picked stock 12lo per lb.
Eaas-F1rm; fresh-laid eggs 20022c per dozen
BUTTER-Choice creamery 30@35c per d.: fresh
dairy 2o@22c; roll 1s025c: cooking butter 12@l5c.
Fnu1T-Apples, S2.250S.00 per Dbl; cranberries,
$3.50 per quart; Concord grapes, 100; California
zoo per ID; crab apples, SC per ct; 81 rs per Blu.
Scper head. squash, 100l5c; beets $50 per dozen
punches; turnips, 15c per dozen punches
beans 200 per peck; tomatoes 15o per doz
carrots, 100 per doz lunches; onions, 100 per doz
punches.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

Fetsch's paul Morphy" cigars. Sold by all
lers. Try them.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
St. Paul Retail Markets.

Imported cigars, new crop, just received b,
Adam Fetsch, Ill East Third. Try them.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
NO CONCERTS

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic gives tone to the stom
ach and digestive organs.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

Smokers goods in oil branches, full line
just opened at Adam Fetsch's.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
Diaries for 1880,

Office and pocket diaries for $780, full assort-
ment, at Sherwood Hough's. corner Third and
Wabashaw streets.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
REAL ESTATE-In the Cftv.

STRANGBR-1fy you want any good farming land
~ write to or inquire of LEONARD B. HODGES
st. Paul MINI. 91aaw
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

HOTEL FOR sALE-One of the best paying
IL hotels in this State, well advertised and very
popular Lease, furniture, and good will, for sale at
bargain Address box b66, P. O., st Paul 1861
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
WANTED.

WANTED-work, by competent lady in dress
" cutting, fitting and draping; also teaches s.
!. Iaylor.s system Of cutting. VIII 60 to resi-
dences. Apply at No. 70 Jackson st. 207-3O3
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

WANTEDC-Everybody to know that my Oyste,
night. W. R. BOOTH. oe1+
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

A GENTS WANTED-For most popular book,
a which is necessity for every business man
s I IN every family. Agents wanted In St. Paul and
A1nneapens, and In every county in the State For
terms apply to W. L. ROSENBERGER, General
Agent Tor Minnesota at St. Cloud, MINI. 289s
DARTNER WANTED with from three - eva
l. thousand dollars, In good and safe paving bust.
ness. Inquire at 1872 Robert street. 2ss*
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
HORSES CARRIAGES &c.
MISCELLANEOUS.

&G00 to loan on real estate. Security for three
RVVV years. Inquire at 8. v. Hanft, 1914 East
Third street. 299-3Ol
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

FOR RENf-House Of ten rooms well and cistern
Il fine yard; good location. INQUIRE Of T" W
sheehey, corner Third and Commercial streets, as1
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10
AUCTION SALES.

NOR sALE-An upright Piano, almost now; very
T. cheap for cash Addrtss, ''PIANO," this Of
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-10

w work in grocery. VIII board him and o1 ns az
1a1r salary beside. Address GROCER, this Office.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15
POsTPONEMENT.

The sale Of delinquent stock Of the above
named Company is HEREBY postponed until
FRIDAY, December 10Th, 1879, at the same
hour and place. BY order of the Board Of Di.
rectors.
ABRAHAM HALSEY, Secretary.
jy2i-td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15
DELINQUENT NOTICE.
sHERA SILVER MINING COMPANY.

Location of principal place of business, San
Francisco, California; location Of Works, Hum
boldt county, Nevada
NOTICE.-There are delinquent, upon the
following described stock, ON account Of assess
nient No. 10, levied ca the 20 day OF May, 1879,
the several amounts set opposite the names Of
the respective shareholders, as follows:
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15
NINA MINING COMPANY.

NUMA MINING COMPANY.
Location Of principal place Of business, San
Francisco, California. Location Of works, ilun-
boldt county, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given, that at meeting OF
the Board ot Directors, held Oh the Esd day OF
October, 1919, an assessment NO. y Of two CD
cents per share was levied upon the capital
stock OF the corporation, payable Immediately
IN United States gold coin 10 the Secretary, al
the Office OF the company, 52S Montgomery
street, Room n, san Francisco, California.
Any stock upon which this assessment shah
remain unpaid on the gath day OF November,
1919, VIII be delinquent, and advertised for sale
at pubic auction, and unless payment is nlase
before, Will be sold on MONDAY, the 18th day
OF December, 1879, TO pay the delinquent as
sessinent, together with costs OF ADVERTISING and
EXPENSES OF sale
by order OF the Board ~ Directors.
DAVID WILDER, secretary.
Once S2s Montgomery street, Room n, san
rraheisco, 0aliiorila. o25.td
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15
POsTpONEMENT.

The sale Of delinquent stock Of the above
named Company is hereby postponed until
MONDAY, October 10Th, 1879, at the same
hour and place. BY order OF the Board Of
Directors.
ABRAHAM HALSEY, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15
POsTP0NEMENT.

The sale of delinquent stock Of the above
named Company is hereby postponed until
TIL RSDAf, August q, 1870, at the same hour
and place. BY order of the Board Of Directors
ABRAHAM HALSEY, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15

And in accordance with law, and an order Of
the Board OF Directors, made on the 20th day Of
May, 1879, so many shares Of each parcel OF
such stock as may he necessary, will be sold at
public auction at the office OF the company, No
3i2 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cali
iornia, en- TUESDAY, the 22d day OF JULY,
1872 at the hour OF 2 o clock P. NJ OF said day
TO pay delinquent assessments thereon, together
with costs OF advertising and expenses Of the
sale. ABRAHAM HALSEY,
tg Secretary
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-11-15

AT
w III 0 LES A LIE AND RETAIL.
The most extensive stock of the latest STYLES
OF furniture ever brought to Humboldt county,
and OF every variety, all Of which will be sold at
the very lowest prices
FOR CASH.
am also the sole Agent in this section Of
country, for the New Wilson Sewing Ma
chine Company, and have lot Of the best,
cheapest and handsomest machines in the
world. They have taken the premiums in
all the Expositions Of America and Europe
All have the latest improvements and the
mending attachments which is the greatest
invention of the age.
All orders promptly filed, and all kinds of
REPAIRING done neatly and with dis
patch.
~. A. HILL
Winnemucca, July "a, 1879, IT,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14
A Forty.hlner.

DR.. Mckenzie. the temperance lee
tursr. tells pioneer story OF California
to this effect:
He was out riding in one Of the coast
counties and stopped at waysido house
to rest and refresh himself. Among
other things. he asked the patriarch OF
the establishment what chuich his fam
lily attended.
"wsll," said the old man. "my
daughters 20 to the Methodist Church,
but my wife generally prefers the Pres
byterian."
"But what church do you attend your
self 2" inquired the doctor with solici-
tude.
The old man looked at him square in
the eye for an instant. without moving q
muscle Of his face, and said In deter
mined tone stranger, 1 am forty.
miner"