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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
The Only Way.

The only way to cure catarrh is by the
use of cleansing and healing lotion, APP
piled to the inHamed diseased membrane.
Snuffs and fumigators. while affording tenn
porary relief, irritate the affected parts
aud excite more extended inflammation.
Besides, no outward applications alone can
cure catarrh. The disease originates 10 q
vitiated state of the blood. and a thorough
Alternative course of treatment is necessary
to remove it from the system. DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy has long been known a:
an efficient standard remedy for this dis
ease, but. to insure radical and perma
nent cure, it should be used 10 conjunction
with DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, the best vegetable alternative We
discovered. The Discovery cleanses The
vitiated blood, while the Cstarrh Remedy
allays the inflammation and heals the dis
eased tissues.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
strawberry Short Cake.

One quart -four, one teaspoon salt, tive
teaspoons Dooley's Yeast Powder, three
tablespoons butter one egg. two table.
spoons white sugar. and about half PIN
sweet milk. Sift the -four, powder snC
salt together; rub in the butter, cold; ado
the egg slightly beaten, then the sugar anc
milk, and mix into smooth dough, jus
soft enough to be easily handled; roll GU
10 two pieces quite thin, to size required
lay one on top of the other and bake in 1
hot oven, in a we'll creased pan, about fif
teen minutes, and seperate while yet warn
not hot. Use one for the bottom crust
cover with layer of berries, then lay OF
the other piece as before. Serve with pow
derei sugar and cream. The above vii
make large cake; half the quantities vii
make a fair one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Race fer Life.

That was dramatic incident which oc-
curredon q Nebraska prairie the other
day. Two men quarreled, threatened
each others life, and. as neither was arm
ed, both started for their cabin. mile dis
tant. In which there was gun. Itwa Q
bot race; in grim reality trace for life"
Il was precious goal, and desperately did
they struggle to reach it. Several times
they fought on the way. and, as they near
ed the cabin. bruised and painting, they
were running neck and neck. Just before
they reached it one of them stumbled and
fell. The other sped by him, seized tbs
gun, and shot his yictem dead where b,
| Law. @
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Miss Couthoui is marvel of evolutionary
er.-Rochester ". - Democrat.
The Circuit Court.

The grand jury we're not instructed I'M
Ill nearly | | O'Clock tosday, and then COM
menced their deliberations. John NJ.
" alker, OF Cane Creek, J.G Salisbury,
of Moline, aud William Payne of Zuma,
were excused and Ii. q. Blackburn, N
Belchsr aud John Barge summoned in
their stead. The grand jury will have q
number o. trlhing complaints to dispose of
and also some of the gravest criminal mat
ters of any grand jury in years. The result
of their deliberations will be watched with
interest. The following are the grand
jurors. --- .....
Wm. Smith, Andalusia; James Tod,
Bowling; g NJ Dickson, Black Hawk.
John Kistler, Buffalo Prairie; George
Bryan, Cordova; j P Day, Cee; A
Rowe, Hampton; Martin Shilliuger. A
Almeree Moline; John Schaefer, Port
Byroa; VIM Meyer, Coal Valley; Il A
Hawthorne, Drury; w b Bruner. Ed
gington; John Warnock, Rural, Gee
Crawford, Hampton; P Lee, South Rock
Island; George Lamont. David Bowen
1 deuFy w OlJuAuI NuAs n OdTVlS, II Y
Blackburn, N Belcher, John Barge. Rock
Island.
Judge Peasants discharged the first
panel of the petit jury until Monday nexi
at o'clock, and this afternoon was busy
making up the call of the docket for such
cases as were decided by the court With
ont jury trial. The petit jurors we're dis
charged and cases continued because il
will be necessary for JudgePleasants to b.
in Chicago 10 attendance at the appellats
court Wednesday. He will leave bore to-
morrow evening for Chicago returning il
time to open court on Monday next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
The cranz-sehroeaer Frasaa.

The preliminary examination of VIM
Schroeder for assaulting John Cranz last
Thursday at the Union House, this city
began to day at 80 P. NJ, before Justice
Hayden. P. O'Mara, ESQ.,, appeared fol
Cranz. and VIM. jackson, Esq for Schroe.
der. Considerable merriment was caused
during the cross -examination of Cranz AM
the rather practical explanation he made
of some technical points 10 the complaint
he had sworn to before Hayden last week.
The case was still on trial at the hour O.
going to press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Mr.. John Reticker, who has Just returned
from Kansas, where he has bad opporsu.
nifty to see and talk with many Of the me-
eroes who have been deluded from their
homes in the south by visions Of the re-
publican ''muls aud forty acres, "con6fms
the statement that there is not one in I'VE
hundred OF these negroes but would gladly
go back If they had the means to DO sol
Mr.. Reticker relates an instance OF one
carpet. bag scoondrel who imported COM
pany of negroes and their families into
that part Of Kansas where he is now lo-
Gated, and after getting all the money they
had, left them. He soon induced another
company to give him $50, promising to
take their goods through to their destins-
ton. The horses and household goods
were shipped, and when the negroes came
on they found that the fellow had skipped
without paying the freight. The citizens
| investigated the matter, obtained reduc.
ton of the freight charges. raised q little
money by contributions and from the sale
of some of the goods, and released the
teams for the poor dupes, who, with tbs
little left to them, started overland fol
their old home 10 the south. Nearly al
of these people tell the same story, how
agents travelled through the south telling
them how much the United States gov
ernment will DO for them in Kansas ifthe!
ouly sell out and get there; how they wer,
shown pictures of plenty in Kansas; hoV
their old masters tried to dissuade then
them from going, telling them it was no
trae. and how, believing that their master
were interested 10 keeping them 10 the
south, they did not believe them. MIR
Reticker is of the opinion large majority
of these people will eventually End thei
way back to the south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Free of Cost.

Dr.. KINGS New DISCOVERY for Con-
sumption, Coughs aud Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hay Fever. &c, is given away
in trial bottles free Of cost to the afflicted.
If you have severe cough, cold, difficulty
Of breathing. hoarseness or any affection
of the throat or lungs by all means give
this wonderful remedy a trial. As you
value your existence You can not afford to
let this opportunity pass. We could not
afford and would not give this remedy
away unless we knew il would accomplish
what we claim for it. Thousands Of hope
less cases have already been completely
cured by it. There is no medicine in the
world that viii cure one half the cases that
DIP. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY win tcure.
For sale by @. Speidel Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Miraculous Escape,

Special to the Argus.
RAPIDS CRY, Ills, May 5, 1879. On
Saturday a team belonging to a farmer,
who had been 10 town trading, became
scared at the R. c. G. railway company's
engine, when approaching the crossing
near Williams Office, and ran down the
railroad track running off the trestle bridge
and breaking the wagon to pieces. The
horses fell about 20 feet, yet strange to
say were apparently unhurt. A small boy
who was on the wagon went over with il
but escaped unhurt. The team belonged
to a man named Sam Allen, who lives
back of Port Byron. CoNYNaHAM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Certain fundamental laws of nature are deman-
ded by the human organism. AS life requires con-
slant and regular action, there is necessarily
tinual wearing out of material and q correspond
ing accumulation of edete matter, which must be
thrown off through the different channels of the
system. This Is absolutely necessary to q health
full action OF the human machine; but should these
mp, disease and suffering would be the legitimate
result. Nearly all females, married or single, al
stated times suffer from these distractions leading
to headache leucofrh9a, loss OF appetite, lstcra
prolapsus, loss Of color, proetratfon, emaciation
etc. There is one remedy whichSwill cure this
condition OF female life known as English Female
Bitters, the grand triumph as O female regulator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Chills and Fever .

Fever and aeue and other kindred COM
plants can be readily cured by using DR..
John Bulls, Smiths Tonic Syrup" a
medicine that stands preeminent as at all
times reliable and pronounced by physi-
clans and all who have used it as without a
superior for the purpose for which it is
intended. As reliable cure for chills
DR.. Bulls remedies have no equal in this
or any other country. For sale by the drug
trade generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
MEDICAL

Bylts great and thorough blood. purifying proper
ties, DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
ali Humorn, from the worst sercfnla 20 common
Blotch, Pimplcs or Erugttoss Mercuria.
and vigorous hesh end sound sSnsaaon e staIS
or Rough skin, in short, all diseases caused by bad
blood arc conquered by this powerful purifying, md
Especisliy has IL manifested its potency in curing
Tcttcr, Rose Rash, BoIlA OnFbunelcA Bore Eyes
1crofuiOus Beroa and SweLlings, White ewe1ingss
eaoltro or Thick Neck, and Enlarged GlandR.
III you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have ealow
color OF skim or yellowish-orown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness bad taste In
mouth, Internal heat or chills nternated with hot
Pushes low spirits and gloomy forebodingS Irregular
appetite and tongue coated, are suffering from
Torpid Liver, or .Bnioasneas." In many cases o.
SLlver Complaint only part OF these symptoms are
experienced. As remedy for all such cases, Dr.
Plerccs Golden Medical Discovery mas no equal, Us
IL effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF IrOnchitia, Severe Coughs, and The
carly stages OF Consumption II has nstonshed the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pronounce
~ the greatest medical discovery OF the age. While
Il cures the severest Coughs strengthens the system
and puriHcs the blood. Sold by druggists.
II. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Prop'r, W orld's Dispensary
and InYalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. \.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Medford Rum.

Thousands attest the superior quality Of
Odd Medford Rum" acknowledged the
finest manufactured. This excellent tonic
is known the world over as the purest rum
in the market and where once used never
fails to take precedence over all other
runs. 1t is manufactured by D. Law
renee & Sons, Boston. Mass, and sold By
them at wholesale only. Trade supplied
ou short notice. Every first class bar
should have pure "Uld Medford" on hand,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Lithontriptic is the name given medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. II is not a
uuack nostrum but a reliable remedy,
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country, Wherever known Lithon-
triptic" isin general demand being consider
ed the best remedy ofits class 10 the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

On Broadway, New York, the great
thorouRhfare, prominent feature of even
that famous street, convenient to ell places
Of interest. and noted for it's luxurious ap-
pointments-is situated the Grand Central
Hotel, which is now kept on both plans,
the American at $3.50 to $500, and the
European at 81 GO and upwards. per day.
An elegant restaurant, at moderate prices,
is conducted by the Grand Central.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
NJ obby Goods.

For fautless fit, superior goods and
good work. in the tailoring line, 60 to
Dixon's. The latest styles in all grades of
spring aud summer goods made to order
on short notice. None but frat class
workmeu employed and every suit guaran-
teed 70 fit. Ifyou want hobby, well
made suit, cut in the latest style go to
Dixon's LIS Second Avenue, Rock Island,
Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
BucRlen's Arnioa salve.

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet.
ter, Chspped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Priee 25 Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Judge Davis's great speech in the
Senate against Radical tyranny makes
him loom up against the horizon as a pos.
sible Presidential candidate. It is claimed
that he can carry Illinois, Indiana, Ohio,
and probably Wisconsin 10 the West, and
New York. Connecticut. New Jersey in
the East. Add that up with the ''solid
South" and the thing is se.tled.-&. Paul
liMian J Globe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
A Midnight Foe.

During the ''wee anna" hours, when ell are
wrapped I'm silent slumber, the insidious subtle
foe, unpetcefve6 and unsuspeeted, quietly enters
the private sanctuary, attacks the inmates and
pours Its poisoned miasm into the blood, which
paralyzes the nerves. locks up the secretions, In
nervates the stomach, and q severe chill 10 the
result. This deadly Zoe must be disarlned its de-
vastating Influences must be counteracted, its
effects must be overcome the stomach must sbe
cleaneed and toned, the liver unlocked and the
bowels moved Do this and chill and fever can.
not exist, aud we know Of but one combination
that viii accomplish all these results at ths same
time and that article is Days Agne Tonic, which
never fails to cure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country aud
has the largest trade 10 its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The care requisite 10 making pens can
scarcely be estimated by any one not en-
gagged in their manufacture. Halt the
processes are so many individual manipu-
lations, each one of which has to be per-
formed with great exactness. Fortunately
the large quantities produced lower the
cost of production so materially that the
Estebrook pens. the best known in this
country, can be bought at retail at rate
less than a cent each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Sick Headache.

Two doses Of BaIley's Saline Aperient will cure
the headache. One dose will cure sour stomach or
heartburn. A few doses will cure habitat eoneti-
patton. 1t will relieve the dyspeptic, ii viii cool
and quiet the stomach 1t viii open the pores of the
and as apurgative is far preferable TO pills. 10
never fails, and is especially adapted to the ladies'
who wish pleasant medicine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Mental Depression.

caused by a disordered liver can be avoid
ed by using ConduraDgo Bitters, frequent
~. These bitters are free from alcohol,
make the liver active aud keep the system
we'll regulated at all times. As a safe,
pleasant purgative and appetizer Condur-
ango is unexcelled. Try a bottle; for sale
BIZ all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Illustrated Marriage Guide, go pages, cle n
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, e5 cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER. the great specialist,
6l7 St. Charles Street. st. Isis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

An insult like counterfeit money, you
may not be to blame for its being offered,
but you are not obliged to take it; but
Devine's Pitch Lozepge when taken and
used, cures the most severe colds, coughs
and more cases of real consumption than
any other medicine. Try the Pitch
Lozenge reader. Sold by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Bridge Crossing.


As has heretofore been announced. the
floor Of the government bridge will be
relald and crossing in the meantime
stopped, For the information of the pub.
lie interested the commandment of the
Island furnishes the following information
regarding this work.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS,
May 9Th, 1879.
Editor Rock Island ARGUS" Rock Island Ills.
SIR: I will commence tearing up the
roadway preparatory to putting 10 q new
floor on the bridge between the Arsenal
and Davenport on the morning of the 9th
inst,
The floor joists have decayed. and por-
ton of them must DO taken up. Therefore
the whole floor has to be taken MP and il
will be impossible while the work is going
on, to keep the bridge in such condition
that teams or foot passengers can cross
it. l hope to be able on some days to leave
the bridge in the evening. in such cendi-
ton that foot passengers. and possibly
teams, can cross during the night and
will do so If the additional expense for
making this arrangement ia not too
great. The guards at both the Rock Is
land and Davenport ends will be notified
in regard to this when work is stopped
each evening.
Hope to be able to complete the work
IN two weeks but this will depend some
what on the weather,
Very Respectfully your obt. servt.
d. W. FLAGLER,
Bvt. 1t. Col. U. s. A. Com'd.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INMAN, Station d, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
For Sale.

l will offer for thirty days my beautiful
residence and q acres or eight acres, as
they may choose, at very low price and
on long time with s per cent. 1t has all
modern improvements, fine Italian marble
nantes, is a complete home.
3dlw o. j. DIMICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
Il ---.L VIZ -----
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The bankrupt stock of boots and shoes
at Mitchell & Parsons, is going off at a
lively rate, and we should not think that
the stock would hold out over thirty days
longer. Call early. if you wish to secure
a good fit. Remember it is the Kelley u
Rettioker stock, and is first class every,
way. E DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The following shows she temperature
at THE ARGUS OFF1CE to-day as in
Dictated Nv thermometer:
Ia. N. SOC above zero 1aP.E 1e above sert
ga n. 52e 8P.n.64o 4"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
Read DR.. Lauoix's card, Confidential.
Read the Advertisement

OF Dr.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in thu
paper who offers to pay $1o0 forfeit for any cast
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
ss cEHrsi

will buy the celebrated Or. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. N
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic is sure cure
for dyspepsia and all kindred diseases. g.
Tegeler & Co., wholesale agents, Rock ISL
and. eu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The ST.. JAMES HOTEL, Boston, under
its new management, will offer greater in-
ducements than ever before to the travel
ing public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

10 making bread not only should you
select the best flower, but the best yeast.
NATIONAL YEAST is acknowledged by all
10 be the best.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

For Lace Braids, Thread aad Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. ~ e 4dtf. u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

What a screamerl is tribute often paid
to a crying baby, but DR.. Bulls Baby Sy.
rup by alIeviating the pains of the little
one soon stops the crying.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buv
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M,
G. Mills, dry goods, emporium. #
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05
ELECTRIC BELTS.

sure cure for nervous debility, premature de-
day, exhaustion, etc. The only reliable cure
Circulars mailed free. Address j. K. REEVES
43 Chatham Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

For infant toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
ly. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. II is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The most inexcusable folly is to endure
Dyspepsia with all its miseries, when Is
cent bottle of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills
will cure the maiady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Miss Couthoui, the talented elocutionist,
at the M. E. Church. Friday night. Re-
served seats at Wylie & McCune's without
extra charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

The people were completely carried
away with Miss Couthoui's 6ne reading
Schenectady { ". " Star.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Pozzoni's DEsdicated Complexion Pow
der:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

Cheva1ier Life for the Hair
At.Brunerf's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

CHEvALIER
At Beugston'ss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

was in dreadful condition Joints swollen,
pain intense Injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve Giles Liniment Io1ide Of Am
monia took away the deposits from my joints.
want every one who suffers to know what will cure
them.-FoRDYcg LoTHRoP, North Hyde Park, Lam.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

had twelve strokes Of paralysis. My leg, arEI,
and tongue were useless; was obliged to use a ca
theter every day. DR.. Giles Liniment Iodide OF
Ammonia has cured me. Will answer any inqui
ries 40 that all afflicted may know OF it.-JoHN AP
PELL North Branford, Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

AsTHMA.-The tortures and aponies endured for
elk years. nCne but those who have suffered with
this terrible disease can know My life was miser
able. In desperation tried Giles Lnment Iodide
OF Ammonia. 1t gave me inatant relief. Used ii
internally as well ms externally.-THoMAs BRAN
GAN, 1877 West 27th street, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-05

CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April %, 1876
WIN. GILES, Esq, Dear Sir:-I used your IOdide OF
Ammonia Lniment on Flora Temples hind pas
turn joint. She had been quite lame: the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite well. Very
especially yours, A. WEIGH. p ST. am now
using 1t on LittletOn's right fore leg.-A. W.