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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

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The present mode Of assessing
property Of the State has failed to
accomplish fair and equitable val
uation thereof. Within the Parish
| of Orleans assessors are paid per-
centage upon the amount OF their
assessment rolls; as a consequence
experience has shown that great in
justice is done by placing assess
ments very high-in some instances
$50 per cent above the true value OF
property. CHAs. CLINTON,
Auditor.
The total assessments of the year
1872 was $12s,666.653,62 and the
tax rate was 2o4 mills yielding S..
6S7, 662,43 in direct taxes.
Under the new constitution the as
sessment will be about one hundred
and sixty millions at 6 mills, $780,
900, a difference to the taxpayers
of in this item alone of 1927, 1852, 45
between the machinery politics.
represented by the Times and that
represented by the Democrat as com.
pared to the year 1873. The differ
ence in favor of the Democratic Con
servative party is nearly four mil
lions.
One dollars worth of "BLAck-
DRAu6HT" will save fifty dollars in
doctors bills.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

a dose of Obi AcK-DRAU6HI.
For sale by E. G. TAFT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-08-13

-zens who favored . scaling Of ths
debt and those who favored the pay.
ment or higher rate ofinterest will
play into the hands Of the schemsrs
by maintaining q factions opposition
to this measure (which will prove TO
be the safeguard OF our people II
adopted or, each yieldinga little Of
prejudice or conviction, accept tho
action OF the Convention and put
this disturbing question out Of the
politics Of our State.
On the other hand, we warn the
bondholders who are organizing for
the defeat Of this ordinance and are
preparing to follow the defeat BY a.
gressive action in the Federal courts,
that they assume q grave response
bility. If the ordinance is defeated
by their action and they succeed in
bringing the State back to turmoil
and strife, by an assault upon Lou
isiana through the coerciys powers
of the Federal courts 70 compel IN
reinforcement of the amendments Of
1874, they will find = united people
and united press with the excsp-
ltion Of such venal sheets as they may
buy opposing and resisting their
demands. Far better is it for tbsir
interests to accept this measure,
which enables the people to realize
the imperative necessity for reduced
taxation, and opens . prospect Of re-
Cooperation, than to inaugurats . war
fare that will invoke the bitter hos
Utility Of every taxpayer and cisissn
LOT the State, and result in the past
ponement Of any payment upon tho
public debt during the years ofstriis
SO unwisely begun.-(New Orleans
democrat.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
They Were Not Proud.

A short time ago two Young ladies
were seen going along a street in St.
Paul, Mimi, one leading and another
driving a COW. A few evenings after
wards, in social gathering, the matter
was referred to, and the remark was
made that certain young ladies present
would be too proud to perform such
duties, and a gentleman offered to each
Of the two fifty dollar silk dress if
they would do similar act. No sooner
said than accepted, and two of the most
fashionable young ladies in that city
borrowed cow and one of them led
her by rope, while the other walked
behind fastening her along with a
broomstick. In this way they passed
over a considerable portion of the city,
an d were of course the observed of all
observers, but they got their silk
dresses.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

The following racy description Of the
modern belle-there are nons in these
parts--is taken from letter of Rev. II.
K. Johnson in the Baltimore American:
snow. l took description of one Of
these husband hunters. II may not be
correct, but il comes very near it: 1t
was whalebone and steel, contracted at
one point and distanced at another,
with hump and bump, scoop and
elevation, paint and frizAles and curls,
with red, yellow, green, blue, violet,
crimson, black and in fact, the rain bow,
skin-deep gold and wood deep pearl,
with a something on her head, but it
was not bonnet. Everything she
could get sewed on, hoped on, pinned
on, tied on, pasted on, huttoned on,
she had upon her. She was all fused
up even when caught in such a trap.
When he is once caught he is gone"
How about the modern dandy WIFE
hunters!-the woman traps
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
what Que Juror May DO.

John Hogan was placed on trial in
the Brooklyn Court for feloniously en-.
tering a house. He was fcund in the
hall with some false keys in his pos.
session, and one ofthem fitted the front
door. He testified that he went to the
house to see woman with whom he
had remained the previous night. The
Jury, after being out for seven hours,
stood eleven for convictioei and one for
acquittal, and they asked to be dis
charged. Judge Moore sed they must
bring in a verdict. Two hours later
they asked again to l'e discharged.
Judge Moore told them that it looked
like farce in the administration of
justice. The juryman who had voted
for acqrittal Of the prisoner said he
could not conscientiously vote for the
mans conviction so long as he believed
there was a reasonable doubt of his in
nocence. They retired again to the
Jury room, and an hoa. later they sent
note to the Judge saying that the
obstinate juror had gone to sleep, and
that he had left word with them to
wake him up as soon as they agreed to
vote as he did. Judge Moore called
them into Court and discharged them,
and fine prisoner was sent back into
the Jail.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
Hiester Clyuner SkeSched by n
Neighbour.

y. B. Randolph Keim, Esq, a near
neighbor of Congressman Clymer's in
the course of long letter from Wash
ington, on Pennsylvanians of note at
the National Capital, in Thursdays
Philadelphia Press, has the following
to say of the Congressman from that
district:
Hester Clymer, who represents the
Democracy of Berks, Ii widower, end
in the earlier days of his Congressional
career, when he participated in social
matters, was regarded by Eye ladys
fair" as a fine catch. Clyner is fine
looking, and with a somewhat pompous
manner has attracted attention. He is
a good speaker, but never will rise to
the grade of craftsmanship. He will
begin his fourth term in Congress after
March 4, which will be his last and the
end Of his political career, as a bakers
dozen Of aspiring statesmen of Berks
already have all eye on the Congress
sional prize. The loss of his sister and
niece and nephew on the Inflated Po-
nerania, and his anxiety and disap-
pointmem in the last State election Che
having Senatorial aspirations) seem to
prey upon his spirits. His health has
been much broken, o., account of which
he has been little in his seat during the
present session.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
LOCAL TIME TABLE.
NOVEMBER 10, 1878.

TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON.
For Philadelphia: 2.S1. I06, $40, GOO, $50,
1000 a. M: 1887, 1881, $50, 400, $40,
40. a.46p. IN.
For New York: 2.37, a. m; 1906, $50. 1877,
1879, $40 .. IN. On Sundays: 2.37, $40
For BaIumore and Washington: 1851, 2l0,
$3.50 a. m; 1851, l.04, b.l6, PAN.
For Baltimore: 7.0s, Express. On Sunday,
Tor Baltimore and Washington: 1851, 21o,
$50 a. IN.
For baltimore and way stations: $50 a. IN,
For New Castle: s.9., s.lt a. m., LOS, $50
p. m.
For Delaware r. r.: sls a. H.: LOS, go p.
IN.
No Sunday trains.
For Wilmington h Northern X. H.: s.2b a.
m: 3p. m; and 500 p. In. Saturdays
urday's only. ii 90 y. m.
Fer Delaware Western X. r.: 1920, $50 p. m.
Sunday trains, 1890 a. IN.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON.
From Philadelphia: 12.46, 2.03, s.S4, $40 q. m,
1903. l2.47, 1.02. 40. b.l3 e.25, 100, 74O,
ll.lap. ID. On Sundays: l242, 203, s.34,
1910 .. M: 7:3s. Ills, p: m.
Prom kaltim"re:2 g, ah2a. Asa. m: 1871. 1881,
s.Se, $50 p. m. On Sundays:2.sl, AIN. $40,
s.36 IN.
From Washington: 2.3l. a. M: 1927, 1873,
5.36, $50 p. m. On Sundays: 2.3l a. M;
b,36, 9.S6 p. IN.
From New Castle: $50, 1910 a. m:
7.l0p IN. No Sunday trains.
From Delaware X. r.: s,boa. M; 1910, 40
y. IN.
From Wilmington h Northern X. h: sos
a. N. ll.30 a. NJ; and 1856 p. III. Satur-
days only, 1920.
From Delaware Western X. r.: 1866 u. m.
3.l0p. m. Sunday trains, 6p. m.
TRAINS FOR WILMINGTON LEAVE PHILADKI-
puIA.
FromBroad street and Washington avenue
7.SO, 500. 1880. Has a. m; 800, 400, 5.16,
800. 6-l5 9.45. ll.30 p. IN. On Sundays:
7.aOs.30 a, M: GOD, 1901. IN.
From Thirty-SecOnd and Market streets: LOO,
1870, ll.55 a. m; 1925, 400 800, II. SO .. In.
On SnndaNN. 90 L 30 q. Ill
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

This country pays a large sum year
ly for foreign liquors. sum which
brings neither real pleasure or pros
perity to the people. The importation
for the year just closed was unusually
large. The importations at the port of
New York alone were: Ale and beer,
IS, pa packages in bulk, and 22,935 III
bottles of brandies, 340,3l3 gallons in
wood, and % 49, cases. making total
of Ala, 306 gallons; of champaigns, &c.
SIG baskets and cases; Of cordials, H.
800 cases, of gin, 473.gO7 gallons in
wood and 1856 cases making a total Of
SIS, Sss gallens; of rum, ~, l22 gallons
in wood and $40 cases, making u total
of 40, 100 gallons; of whisky, IS, 974 gal
Ions in wood and 2, 2s7 cases, making a
total of A, 694 gallons, and of wines, H.
664, 1914 gallons in wood and 75,2l5
cases, making the total OF 1851 ,429
gallons of imported wine exclusive of
champaign. The total receipt of Cali
fornia wines by New York during the
year was / 1892 gallons.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
REGISTER'S ORDERS.
ID E6iSTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,

VI NGA.
NGw CASTLE COUNTY, January 10. 1879.
Upon the application OF Arab A. Conrad,
and Henry G. Conrad, Administrators OF
Aaron Conrad, late Of Wilmington Hun
dNd, in said County. deceased. il is ordered
AID directed by the Register that the Admins
traitors aforesaid. give notice of the granting of
Letters Standardization upon the estateot the
deceased with the date of granting thereof,
by causing advertisements to be posted within
forty days from the date OF such Letters, in
six OF the most public places Of the county Of
New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the estate, to present the same
or abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the
same to be inserted within the same period in
the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN, IA newspaper
published in Wilmington, and to be con-
tinued therein three weeks. (e0d)
49, Given under the hand and seal OF
,L.s. Office Of the Register aforesaid, at
49, New Castle, in New Castle county,
aforesaid, tire day and gear above written.
sc. BlGGS, Register.
NoTI"x-All persons having claims against
the este Of the deceased must present the
same duly attested to the Administrators, on or
before Jsruary 10, F1s0, or abide the Act or
Assembly in such care made and provided.
ARAK A. CONRAD ADMINISTRATORS
HENRY G. CONRAD. ANNIVERSARIES
Address Wilmington, Del. lT1l
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

Sam Townsend says, he Is in favor o
the Law introduced in the Legislature
to regulate the expenditures of the
Levy Courts, no odds who introduced
it, "Billy Dean or Billy Devil"
A correspondent to the Newark Ledg
r gives the astounding intelligence
that new generation, with new or.
der of things, has taken their place;
and now Milford X Roads, with thsus
ands Of other place, is enjoying the
comforts of Modern civilization.
Petitions are in circulation asking
the Legislature to grant pecuniary aid
to Delaware College, and the Newark
Ledger trusts all the citizens Of the
State will consider it privilege to
unite in advancing this worthy object.
Samuel Townsend, ESQ.,, has been
suffering for the past week with Sc
we're attack Of asthma.
The law that prohibits the shipping
of cartridges and rabbits out of the
State is now in force.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Moore, near
Odessa, celebrated their golden we'd
ding Wednesday last, 10Th inst.
Henry Mowbray, Esq, Of Federals-
burg, Nd, father OF Rev. J. E. Now
bray, Of Frederick, Del, died on We'd
nesday last.
Mr.. Justus Lowery, of Milford, deals
largely in all kinds offur in the Winter
months. He shipped 20, 600 rabbit skins
to New York last week.
The st. Georges Library Association
held its annual meeting last Tuesday
and elected J. p. Belville, President; G..
Corbit, Vice President; J. F. Reybold,
Secretary; A. D. d. Taylor, Treasurer.
The recent revival of the NJ. r..
church at Magnolia, which continued
for six weeks, presents us converts as
the result of these series OF meetings.
OF this number 10 have Joined the
church.
Jos. L. Black and Bro. of Milton are
now engaged in laying down new
three mas ted schooner for Capt. b. v.
Wolfe of Lewes. She will he 500 ton
ship, carpenters measure, and will
carry about 100 tons burden. Her d.
mansions are, keel, 100 feet; beam, 80
feet; hold, II feet inches.
If our enterprisin contemporary
Every Ecening, should get its army bill
passed this winter, We suggest an
amendment that the whole force be
sent against the later bugs" next
summer.-MJord Neus.
The Coolest inhabitant," of Melon
ough, Rebecca Sharpe, colored, died last
month. Many think she had passed
her centennial year. She was an ex-
cessive drinker for about half of her
life, which might have been much long.
er had she lived as tcmperately as old
Parr, who reached 100, or the French
Canadian, who died in the West lately
at 1872.
A correspondent from Milton to the
Milford .Ncus says:
"Ex- Governor Ponder is buying in
corn here at 37t cents a bushel, and
tn. store. house and granaries are full
awaiting shipment. This grain and
wood, with the bark that will come in
when spring opens, furnishes the sum
mer's freight for our vessels to Phila-
d.lphia and New York. The ex-Gov.
error is also getting the materials to-
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
TAX Care OF that Tongue.

LIT is your tongue. You have not
the care of your neighbors' tongues.
Theirs may need care, but it is with
yours only that we are now concerned,
and about which we are deeply anxious
to interest you. 2.-lt is you only that
can take care of it. If your neighbors
could have done it, they very likely
would have done it, long ere this with
a vengeance. They have thought about
your tongue, and used their own about
it, beyond question, and would he well
pleased with dominion over it. But
they cannot have it. You are the only
ruler. 3.-It needs care. Whose tongue
does mott "The tongue is an unruly
member" Not Greek or a Roman
tongue only; not Jewish or a Gentle
tongue merely. The tongue. Here is
universally of application, and the ap-
pellation is "unruly." This net is
large enough to catch all the birds.
Your tongue, my friend, therefore needs
care.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

HAPPY HITs.-Never play euchre
with a one armed man. He always
holds clone hand" you know.
In slippery cities christians are
known by the ashes they put Oh the
sidewalk.
A pair of ears that go on the head of
observation-disclosures and frontiers.
And now if the miIkmen will turn
over 8 new leaf and resolve not to
touch water, what a happy year this
will he.
"see how | ride DER the raging
manel' exclaimed the man who was
thrown over his horses head into a
ditch on the other side Of the fence.
Nine. G-calls at Il friends house
on n wet day, and her feet being damp
says to her friend: My Gear, will you
let your maid bring me a pair of your
slippers ?" "My love-" Leplies her
friend, Tthere we're several people in
the parlor) do you think my slippers
will fit you ?" so, think so, my dar'
ling, if you will tell her to put cork
sole inside of them"
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
THE SKATING RINK.

Talk Of sleighing. talk OF dancing,
And the Joys Of each
Rave Of music floating sweetly
On the mOonlit beach
All these fond, enchanting pleasures
Into nothing sink,
When compared with rolling measures
At the skating rink.
Hip! Hurrah There's nothing like il,
Mercy! only think
Whirling with your darling sweetheart
At the skating rink!
Flty fellows trail their sweethearts
Round and round the hall;
Every now and then, together,
Catching, trip and tall
Up again-theD, flying swiftly,
Close your arm you link,
With another plump and tender.
At the skating rink.
Hip. Hurrah there's nothing like IL;
Mercy! Only think
Whirling with your chosen sweetheart
At the skating rink
Then, while thus so close together,
With sly caress-
To your question: 40 you love me-
Comes the trembling "Yes!'
From her rosy lips the nectar
Quick you stoOp to drink,
who'd have dreamed" she says "oi kissin
AT the skating rink"
Hip. Hurrah There's nothing like 1t;
Mercy. Only think!
WhrIing with your precious sweetheart
At the skating rink.
"Stolen fruit is always sweetest
n 4, ta,.a lou.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
A Beautiful story.

Coleridge relates a story to this effect:
Alexander, during his march into
Africa, came to a people dwelling in
peaceful huts, who knew helther war
nor conquests. Gold being offered him
he refused it saying that his sole object
was to learn the manners and customs
of the people.
stay with u.s." said the chief, las
long as it pleaseth thee
During this interview with the Afri-
can chief, two of his subjects brought a
case before him for judgment. The
dispute was this:
tn. ore had bought piece Of ground
which after the purchase was found to
contain a treasure, for which he felt
himself bound to pay. The other re.
fused to receive anything, stating that
he had sold the ground with what it
might be found to contain, apparent or
concealed.
Sale the chief, looking at the one,
"You have a daughter" and TO the
other, "You have son, let them be
married, and the treasure given to them
as a dowry."
Alexander was astOnished.
And what" said the chief, "wculd
have been the decision in your great
country ?"
"W. should have dismissed the par
ties and seized the treasure fox the
kings use"
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
n EiISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.

Il
REGISTERS OFFICE.
New CASTLE COUNTY, January IS, 1879.
Upon the application OF Joseph Petitde
mango and Francis Petitdemage, Executors
of Francis Petitdemange late Of Bran
DIVINE Hundred, in said county, deceased
it is ordered and directed by the Re
gister, that the Executors aforesaid, give
notice Of the granting Of letters Tesla.
mentary upon the Estate of the de.
ceased, with the date Of granting thereof, by
causing advertisements to be posted within
forty days from the date Of such letters, In six
Of the most public places of the county OF
New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the Estate, to present the same,
or abide by an act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the
same to be inserted within the same period in
the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN, a newspaper
published in Wilmington, and to be continued
therein three weeks, (e-o-d)
(~~~) Given under the hand and Seal OF
}L.s. Office Of the Register aforesaid, at
(~-~\ New Castle, in New Castle county,
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
5. q. BIGGS, Register.
NOTICE.--All persons having claims
against the Estate of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested. to the Exc
cutOr on or before Jan. 18th, 1880, or abide
the Act of Assembly in such case made and
9OsEPH PErITDEMANGE, 1r...,,.,
FRANCIS PERFORMANCE, hNecu'rs
Address Joseph Petitdemange, Mermaid.
Francis Petitdemange Rockland, Del.
mo
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

TIE Newark Ledger says a meeting Of
the Directors of the p. n ID. railroad
was held on Thursday last. A Commit
tee was appointed to take in charge the
operations of the road at the expiration
of the lease and the final surrender by
the Pennsylvania Company. Our in
formant, Mr.. S. M. Curtis, says that
probably an arrangement will be made
with the Delaware & Western tempo
rarily; but whether they will operate
below Landenberg will depend upon
the business offered.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
Peter Herdic Missing.

Mr.. Peter Herdic, who has been con-
fined to his house for two months past,
has quietly disappeared from Williams
port. lie has slipped away-it is given
out, to Florlda-but his whereabouts
are not known. Several indictments
are hanging over him in our Court for
obtaining money under false pretenses,
and his trial was only deferred on the
certificate of physician that his heal
tn would not warrant his appearance.
Other parties have been seeking an op-
portunity for some time to arrest him.
Lancaster Examiner.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

Elisha Whipple, well known farm
er of Northampton, Ohio, was shot and
instantly killed on Tuesday by neigh
Dor, Patrick Dunn. Dunn accused
Whipple of improper relations with his
(Dunn's) wife, from whom he was di-
vorced, and also Of instigating his ar
rest for arson two years ago.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
ID EiiSTER'SGRD
REGISTERS OFFICE.

REGISTERS OFFICE.
NEW CAsmE COUNTY. Dec rs, 1873.
Upon the application Of Caroline Jones,
ExecUtrdx of Tr. Charles W. Jones, late OF
WILMINGTON HIndred,I in said Coun-
ty, deceased, it is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Executrix afore
said, give notice OF the granting of Letters
1estsmentary upon the estate OF the deceased,
with the date Of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date OF such letters, in six of the most
public places of the county of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the estate, to present the sameVr abide by an
act Of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided. And also cause the same to be inserted,
within the same period, in the DELAWARE
REPUBLICAN. IA newspaper published in Will
mington, and to be continued therein three
weeks, (e-od)
Given under the hand and seal OF
LIS. Office Of the Register aforesaid, at
49, New Castle. in New Castle County
aforesaid, the day and yearatove written.
sc. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims against
the estate OF the deceased. must present the
same duly attested to the EXeeutriX on
or before December 2s 1879, or abide the act
OF Assembly in such case made and provided
CAROLlNEJ JONES, Executrix.
Address Wilmington Del. ms
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

CPECIAL BARGAlNS.-We have seven
y Walnut Chamber Suits manufactured
by the Enterprise Company, also one Cross
Cut Saw and Counter, one upright Shaper &
Bits complete, one Beach Scroll Saw, one
Rip Saw, one Lathe (slide saw one Mitre
Saw, three Clamps, Seven Work Benches, lot
of Pulley's and Shaiting, all of which we will
sell at great sacrifice II called for at once.
ipl7-bt FERRIS h GARRETT,
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

NOR RENT.-A desirable Residence, No.
Il 705 Z. Sixth street, Wilmington, Del.
The family wants to board with the occupants,
prefer no small children, good reference re-
CURED, no others need apply. For particulars
address Box s, New London, Chester county,
Pennsylvania. lnA'u
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03
Shoulder Arms.

Councilman Dennis j. Mention has
been honored by Governor Hall with an
appointment on his staff as abide. camp
with the rank )of colonel.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

NOR SALE good Farm 73M acres IN
4 Christiana Hundred, between fnltons
Mil and Woods Rolling Mill, good DWELL
my House containing rooms. good staining
Tor 3 horses and cows, fencing Is ~ goou or
der. tho fields are well watered. For further
Information apply to THOS. X. LALLY,
Real Estate Agent,
602 Market street,
Or On the premises OF JAS. A. STERRlT.
N25-4td.2tw*
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

THOR SALE.-Une Store and trst-class
story dwellings on the East side OF
Church between Sixth and Seventh streets,
will he sold on easy terms. Apply to 5, q.
SIMMONS l. BRO, Front and Tatnall SITS.
inl53wd
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

What druggist says: 81 have been
selling DR.. Bulls cough syrup tor ten
years, and it has given better satisfac-
ton than any other cough remedy. A..
G. Schmidt, apothecary, Hanover Pa.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

NOR SALE-A six roomed house with
e bath, No. COS East Sixth street, In good
order possession Immediately.
DWELLING No 7O7 Church street rooms
Also number OF small dwellings for sale IN
different parts of the city. Apply to VIM.
McCAUI.LEY h CO., 500 Market street,
Wilmington. Del. sep2t
Daily Republican., 1879-02-03

NOR RENT.-.A farm suitable for dairy,
T. truck, or grazing, near the CITY Of Will
mIngton. lnquIre OF ,,,,,ry
6U6 Market street;
orGEO. Il. LOBDEI4L,
Second and Lombard SITS.
a., t,,r D,yJ ~