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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
A Mysterious Injury.

A remarkable, story comes from Glen
Gardner, New Jersey. Benny Coleman,
about seventy years old, resides with
Augustus Foss, near the edge Of the
village, but on the main street. He
wentto bed as usual q few nights sgo
and recollects nothing until morning.
When he awoke he felt dull, heavy
pain in his head, and experienced diff
Guilty in raising himself to asitting pos
ture. Upon SO doing, he found he was
covered with blood, as was also the bed
clothing about him. Large spots of
blood were scattered over the sheets and
and upon placing his hand
upon his left cheek, he discovered
several wounds. = He got up, and par
TALLY dressing himself, started down
stairs. On the STEPS were signs of blood
and at the foot of the fight was pool.
The injuries were not dangerous, but in
dicate the use OF much force None of
the family heard any noise during the
night, and no one else in the house had
scratch upon their persons. Mr..
Coleman is a man of good health, SO
that he could not have committed the
deed himself from any mental abera-
ton. There have been no indications
of burglars discovered, and no part Of
the valuable property contained in
the house is missed. The whole affair
remains a mystery. ,4l sl 81
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Battle of the Cooks.

A remarkable incident, and one
whose serious character was partially
Offset by its ludicrousness, says the
iPittsburg Telegraph, occurred about 8
o'clock in the morning in the kitchen Of
a mansion. on. Penn, .AVenas, beyond
Point Breeze, in the East End. At that
time the cook was busily manipulating
the stirring paddle ip ., large pot Of
mush, which was seething and bub-
bling on the stove, Two 3f the domes-
tics employed in the household were
present, and while the mush was being
worked up in the proper style the three
got into warm discussion. Presently the
argument was Changed to quarrel, and
the females entered into the dispute
with great relish. Something was said
disparagingly of the cook soon after,
and in q fit of supreme anger she retail
ated upon the domestic who made the
remark by landing a ladle full Of hot
mush directly into she offending females
face. Thus the fight began: Five
minutes later the owner of the mansion,
aroused from his slumbers BY the noise,
rushed into the kitchen, and was liter
ally astounded by the seenes that met
his view. Soft masses of mush were
flying in all directions. The ceiling,
walls, carpet, and various articles in the
apartment were coplously ornamented
with big chunks of the smoking COM
pound, and the irate domestics, with
their hands madly mixed up in each
others hair, were plentifully hespattered
with it. The battle had been q hot one
in more senses than one, and after 9
while when the romhatants had heeu
separated, it was found that each ol
them had been burned more or lea'by
the hot mixture. Smoking Jumps OF ths
stuff clung.to their hair and garments
and on the whole they were in pitiabk
plight. The proprietor did not stop tt
inquire into the cause of the trouble
but then and there discharged all of tn,
| females from his employ.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

nent Organization submitted their report
which pss adopted, ) making James Speed
Presfdent, and the following Vice Presidents
from the numerical districts in the order given
W. Il. L. Hughes, Jno. Feland. y. Fl. Smith,
VIM. Alexander, Jesse Merriwether, J. J.
Landrum, jerome Weitzel, Jno. S. Way, J.
J. Williams and Rowland Burns. This reeost
was regarded as second blood foe erank
The Committee on Resolutions, through its
Chairman, Hcc. ". o. Bradley, made its re-
port. The resolutions reiterate the platform
sdopted by the Republican State Convention
Of kentucky in 1879, eulogize General Grant,
and instruet the twensy-fou delegates ftotn
Kentuckyto cast their totes il the Chic,go
Conventf1n for the nosaiehticn Of General O.
by Hon .pliysr W. Roos III eampse.. County
and deended by Hons v. .. Bradley and
Messrs. FelaAd and Landrum. On vote it
was lost. and the majority report was adopted
by a vote of ,O7s to 4s7.
The election Of delesatss to Chieaso then
followed, after which State Central Commit
tee was appointed, and at 10 .. IN. the conven-
tiun adjourned.
The Missouri State Republican Copyention
met at Sedslia, eieeting fudge David Wagner,
Chairmeas-R Resolutions were adopted reafiirm-
ing the principles Of tie Republican party, in
dorsing the administration of U. S. Grant
when President, and instructing the delegates
TO Chicago to vote as q unit on all questions,
and for said U. S. Grant candidate fof
President.
The Republican State Convention of Iowa
assembled at Des Moines with 4e5 delegates in
attendance. Waldo NJ. Potter, of Clinton, was
made tefnporary Chairman, and in his speech,
allrded Al the Republican can didetes for
PresideRf Grant has heartily Oh heered, s.i
| when tie name Of Blaine was rescted, the con-
vention- rose to its feet, and repeated its cheers
| three times.
The Committee on Resolutions, headed by ex
| Senator Harlan, reported resolution indorsing
Blaine as the choice of Iowa, instructing the
delegation to Chicago to vote for him as unit
and to use all honorable means for his nomina.
ton TAA-esolution wsS adopted.on voting %
ceived 72J "a votes, against Is2 II votes 70
the Grant delegation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
The Markets


hncy IS s5@s 75 patent IS 1907 IS spring IS SO,
es 50; extra, 8 1906 10; super6ne, 8 oo@4 60 Rye
sSSr sa and NJ !, sfss s. red
= soe g oss..No aisss :sllag e. $685. ss
esac. No. s'spr,ns sold At ssa7oe.S HayNgood 70
bio 90. Lard prime Kettle, 711@g4c Cotton
"SHVRe new eTeokE.-Flour.-supersns State and West
ern, 8 s5@4 10; common to good extra Western and
Ho597 o. common to choice white wheat Western
ss!i,. s s soss o. e. a.:sss heat ySsraasd spring;
NssS. 81; ies.?F So .is.ssSss f s.: Rye
ssss. sss S..,.ra Cor uasss EarS% So
%5ssIl%s SP,.Sss fs.s; %iaalias 6slsas., I. ,'
IS cog ssS wss1n winter red
white Western, 4s@44c. mixed Western, 41@i2c. {;
to sTips rTe fs" s"s
ss0d h1s = ssej ssaH d 'G sss ss isa'y so
Western red. 81 3515; Ohio ambeI,H a. Corn
,sa ,ss yss on osSs ss. .ys yssx WsseTs
white 46@47c. Lard. Western tisrca 7sS@7s4c.
;, LOUISVILLE. .Flour.Ex 2! seg5; extra fam
No. whit: l2h@4se.; mixed, z9s oats-whi'e,
common % Onto 10 choice, si5sI7 per toni Fork, is firm
at si1.20. Lard-choice prime stesSn7 &C. choice in
ifSs sSs,s Gst.G9; a5sS re,k No
red 81 1901 IS: Corn-Is quiet At s51a@s651c
/ oats-Ars firm at 32@34c. - I,,,E
-7as1 STOCK MARKETS. &
CINCINNATI-Beef Cattle--C Common, 2 0on2. 75c
grades, 3.s5U45oc. fair to good shippers, 40o9475c
fair TO good oxen, 3.t0n4.5 SOC; common 10 soot
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
nIcsesbergs.,.

Icebergs rarely exist more than ten
years, for, despite their solid appear.
anee, they are liable to disintegfation ut
any time. They ats full df, erstsssss,
lnb which ths Mater formed by meltiag
penetrates; in.winter this water freezes,
and, by iitts expansion all through y the
Probsbiis;a sbi 'srss says German writer, asSst
thost df the icebergs aHoat in win
ter are in such condition that q
very slight cause il sufficient to make
them burst O. ,becaiise OH their state
Of internal tension. Every polar
4tratehrs can tell how - shot, the
driving in of all ancher,, or any other
sudden xibration, has brought about the
catastrophe cases have even occurred in
which the sound of the voice alone was
sufficient. An iceberg is always an un'
pleasant neighbor." The large bergl
last much longer than the small ones
fof obvicus reasofis. p N+''''' VI s5as7
F-i@a - iA-A--- S1a1-S--------i yAte
CHfEF DoUHLAss' wife's name trans
"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

much hot water to thin it; then STIR
in tie, pint of carsolis acid and let
stsna S7er night or longer to combine.
Now add twelve gallons rain water and
stir well; then apply to the base of the
tree with u short broom or old paint
brush, taking pains to wet the inside of
all creviees. This Will prevent both
peach and apple bofefs, It should be
climate, wheh ;, the motn and beetles
nsnatty appear"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Wen. w.om .n.,,.Sverr,..,-

Rev. William b. 0ryis has been expelled
from the Philadelphia Association of COngre-
gational Ministers because of his connection
with the Phlsde,phia UniTeFky of Msdicine
and Surgery, where repofAer receatls pur-
chased certificate to practice medicine. The
Dean, President and Secretary of the concern
were ministers Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Oi<ro's Execution.

A Madrid special says that ptsro, who att
tempted to sssassinate King Alfonso On the
evening Of December 80, as the royal carriage,
containing the King and Queen, was passing
through the palace gate, was executed On the
morning Of the 14th. otero expressed repent
ance, but refused all ministreiions of the
priests.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Political Inaeeuraeiea.

The widely Rablished annsqaeement q re-
cent date, that Tildsn hid withdrawh his
name asa csndfste forthe PresidencyS Is denfed.
Speaker Randall who is osprcsed to knew-as
much of Tilden's desires and plans as any one
in Washington, places no confidence in the
story, and says he expects to see Mr.. Ti,den
nominated, feels sure he will sccept, and as
sure that he will be elected.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

oolorcd woman named Lee r. Hall died at
Chicago on the 18th, aged 106 years and IL
months. Ed. Green died near Gallatin, Tenn,
aged ia years. He assisted in building one
Of the FIRST houses erected in Nashville, now a
century old
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
A Crazy sons Deed.

William Treske, young German in st.
Louis, addicted to crazy spells, while sitting at
the breakfast table with his mother, snatched
up hatcher knife and nearly severed her head
from her body, after which he procured a
hatchet and pounded her head to n jelly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

: At n meeting Of the General Passenger
Agents held Mt Chicago it was decided to give
reduced rates from all points to the Conven-
tons 10 be held at Cincinnati and Chicago,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
A BIg Jump.

Thomas Boyd, a native Of Belfast, Ireland
on the 1ith inst, jumped from the railroad
bridge across the Green River, at Munfordville,
KY, to the water below, a distance Of one
hundred and twenty-five feet. Over q thous-
and people we're present to witness the feat.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

A Watcher, Miss, dispatch says that Bishop
Elder has received telegram from Rome stat
ing that his bills of appointment has been for
warded to him by mail, and requesting him to
proceed immediately to Cincinnati and assume
the functions Of the oisce of coadjutor to Arch
bishop Purcell.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

Reports from all over the country announce
that the peach crop has been materially dam
aged by the recent severe frosts. In most
cases the trees wero in bloom, and in all such
instances that the fruit was killed is almost
beyond question.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Robbed of %, 900.

As the st. Louis express train was leaving
sedalia, MOI ". Jones, q large cattle 15Alsr
from colOradq, 90 route for sKsnteeky9t
chase fine stock, was .uddenfy assaulted By
four mon, and before he could give the alarm
they robbed him of IS goo cash and a ,certia-
cate of dspOsitoh the DrovszS BANK, Chiasso,
for 81 ,Os6. In their haste the robbers over
looked $4,000 in money and some $4,000
worth of checks, drafts, and notes in his inside
vest pocket.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
EI.etuasi.r n,.sress.

Late dispatches from Ireland again report
that distress is increasing. The Lord Mayor
Of Dablin says that II more money is not re-
eeived they will be compelled to appeal to the
Government for aid.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
A Corpse Not a Corpse.

man living in York, Livingston County,
N. Y, to all appearances, died, was laid out,
and company called in to set up with him.
During the night he suddenly rose up, and
after the end Of little scare, the usual routine
Of life was resumed again.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
They All Rejoice.

A Constantinople correspondent telegraphs:
"The elections in England have produced a
profound impression, and at the palace almost
panic. Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians and
Christians rejoice at Beaconsfeld's fall" The
more sanguine assume that Gladstone will turn
the Turks out Of Europe, "bag and baggage"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Fatal Fire and Explosion.

During fre in the creosote works, London,
England, one of the mills exploded, killing
eleven persons and wounding q number Of
others. Much damage was done to property.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

James Black, negro, who attempted to out
rage the person Of Mrs. Hattie Ferries, in Din
widdie County, Va, was taken from Jail by an
armed body Of sevcnty-Gve masked men and
hanged.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
P~ssessrssn Challenge.

o'Leary challenges any two men in England
TO make a six days go-as-yOu-please match
with Hart and Dobler, for $40 900 to $4,000 a
side, the contest to take place at New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

The late pedestrian contest in New York for
the 0'Leary belt vas carried of by the negro
boy Dan Hart. Hart comes out Of the race
with purse Of 1900.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

It Is announced from Washington that Dele
gate Downey, Of Wyoming, has introduced
bill appropriating 100000 for the purpose Of
having suitable paintings Of the life and death
Of Jesus Christ placed on the walls Of the
Capitol.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

A CARDIFF all who lars suffering from the sf sssen
loss Of manhood etc. will send Recipe that will cure
rou FREE OF CHANGE. This great remedy was dis.
coyered nv missionary in South Amertca SEND sen
Addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH I. 1NMAN,
Station d, Eeu York City.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

II Is announced from London that two
thousand Russian convicts have arrived at
Odessa for transportation to the Island Of
ga~haiien
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

A FIRE in New York destroyed the dry goods
establishment Of Simpson, Crawford 4 Co., at
3OS and 300 Sixth Avenue, entailing loss of
$500, 1000, upon which there is $13o, 900 insur,
ance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

A. S. Foote, Of La Crosse, one Of the part
ners Of Pomeroy's Democrat, waived examination
on the charge of forgery and was held for trial,
going to Jail in default of "a, 500 bail.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

DEC. E. Shoemaker, the wel-knewn auraa'
surgeon of Reading, Pa, offers to send by mail
free o: charge a valuable little book on deafness
nd diseases of the ear especially on running
rar and catarrh, and their proper treatment,
Giving references and testimonials that will sat,
isry the most skeptical. Address as above.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

In the government of overburg, Russia,
thousands Of families can obtain neither food
nor means to oarn ii, as there is 4 scarcity Of
work as well as food.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

The Republicans Of Massachusetts in con-
vsntion At Worcester, instructed delegates to
the Chicago Convention to urge the nomination
of George +. Kdmunds, of Vermont, for the
Presidency.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
crop IpJurea by wind.

Reports from Iowa say that terrific wind
storm has prevailed over that State, doing
gr,at damage TO grain. Earth and seed were
swept away like driftcd snow.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

special from ReaAing, Psnn., says an e1.
plosion ofdynszkhe at Downington killed John
Powell and Robert Taylor, and severely injured
about twelve others. The killed and wounded
were quarrymen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
a Mo,,,. hola Neea

A book on the Liver, its diseases and theft
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Bi]iousness, Headache, Constipation, Dyspep-
sia. Malaria, ETC. Address DR.. Sanford, 1852
Broadway New York City N, Y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

A Telegram from Mt Washington, n. H.,
April IL, says; Wind blowing fourteen miles
per hour and mercury II below zero.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

Considsrsbss excitement prevails in White
County, Ca, over the discovery Of gold in the
Naehoschee Valley.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
- - -7777
-H0M-tO Get Sick

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take
all the vile nostrums advertised; and
then you will want to know - "a Has ~,
How to Get Well,
Which is answered in. three words-
Take Hop Bitters! See other column
Express. ~.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

turkey and shot him dad A man nssued
Coleman was killed in that aghborhood IN the
same manner two years ego.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

The Violate BELT Co., Marshall, Mich.
Will send their Electro voltaic Belts to ths
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See their adver-
tisement in this paper headed, % On 30 Days
Trial. - 81 .-.. o.,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

At Waco, Texas, viii Hardwick killed John
French, his rival in alovs affair, and tfen COM
rnitted saicide.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

The Mormon Church is at present holding
its Fifteenth Annual Conference at Salt Lake
City.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
TOPICS FOR THE FARM.

The Hot Bed.-To sprout sweet pota-
toes, temperature of 90 to f0e asgrees
is necessary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
shsuId Keep IL An the Cosrts = whiIs
LANCER. - {

Charles e. worthen, who sued the Grand
Trunk Railroad Company at Boston for dame
ages received by a collision, owing to the care
lessness of the eompsny's servants, in 1876, has
received verdict for a., 900. On the first trial
he was awarded $4,000, and on the second
SoR nnn
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

Little Annie is the daughter of one of our most
prominent citizens. Yesterday she told MS, in
her why, what a. good medicine DIR. Bulls
Cough Sy up was, as it had cured her of very
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
THE NEWS.
Heavy Eaisr.at


On tie 18th inst. therc arrived at Castle
cArasn, N. Y, 3,S6s enisrsnts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22

Tobacco Prospeet.-It is given out in
the tobacco regions that the plant of this
year win nearly double that of last.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
Thenoyai Ms.r<rfDs~sa. tt
sr intsilipsuee cabled Dam a.ou IA an :

Later intelligence csblei dam Ca!cuaA snI
nounces the death of Theebaw, King of Bur-
NAH. 1t is said he died of smallpox. The
dispatch states that the death of the King, who
was almost universally feared and hated, has
had tranquilizins effect SpYths peoplsy The
question Of successor TO ths throne may be
attended with some difficulty, but further
horrors in the shape Of human sacrifices are net
anticipated.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-04-22
unpa.-ll,leA nr.t..Ane.s.


The news from Burmah 6f the humaa sacri-
fees made by King Theebawi is SO horrible that
it is next to impossible to believe it. Under
the belief that his health Will be bettered, the
King puts TO death 7eo innpeent people as a
sacrifice demanded Of him dby God. Says
London cabIsgram dated the 10th inst: A
Burmah correspondent says Mandalay astrol-
ogers maintain that, in order to remove all
evil influences, great propitiatory sacrifice is
requisite. Victims will be taken from all ranks
to the number of 400. The priests contribute
100, the remainder men, women, and children.
Many arrests have been made to secure
sufficient number for victims to be selected
from. The priests, who have hitherto enjoyed
immunity fron, sacrifice, are quitting Mahdalay
in great numbers. The Catholic Convent was
entered to procure victims from among the
girls there, but the attempt was frustrated.
The international condition Of the country is
most unsatisfactory. The people, while sseing
the folly Of King Theetaw's sets, are helplsss
TO effect . change" SN - ErFF7L
Another dispatch, dated the l1th, says: "a
dispatch from Rangoon rsperts that 70es1nen,
women, boys girls, priestl, snd forsik1ersy
have been burned alive under the towers of TIE
city walls az asacriHcs for the restoration Of
the Kings health. The psnid IN Mandaaky is
frightfuI, and hundreds ofprople ara; having
the city. The Kings illness D said 70 hs.lsp-
! rosy" 41zs <. -
nsp-xsae.n st.ss IG&yssiis.1Ex
Kentucky, Missouri and fSra hs LA
their Republican State Conf rsAtions, g. rdt-
mer wo-Ksntucky and Missodri -instructing
| their delegates to the National Convention fer
Grant, and Iowa instructing fof Blaine, &
The Kentucky State Cenvsntion, beld in
| Masonic Temple, Louisvilles was probably
more largely attended than any former meeting
Of the kind in the State for years, the incentive
being the question Of instructing the delegates,
with the fight sentersd particularly on Grant,
as between him and Blame, hrst, and
Sherman, second. The wires ,describs The pro-
ccedings as teSri6caily stormy, After praye,
had been offered, Mr.. George Denny, jr.
Chairman Of the Republican State Contra
| Committee, called the mseting to Oordel
and delivered brief address, counselinl
forbearance and harmony.E Hon. ind. w
Lewis, of Washington County Grant mani ans
John q. Laudrum, of Gallatin County (anti
Grant) were placed in nomiuxsion for ths=tsm
porary Craftsmanship. On Z call Of the copn-
ties, the vote stood, Lewis, sab Laudrnm, bb:
Mr.. Lewis was declared elected. On takipl
the chair Mr.. Lewis paid q glowing tribute Z
Gen. U. 8. Grant. A resofutipn offered BY W
o. Bradley pledging the msmbers of the con
vention to abide its action WAS excitodly an
tagonized by the anti-Grant faction, and ate
heated discussion, was withdrawn. The great
est confusion followed. 1t was then admitte,
| by tho supporters of the resolution that th
object was only Ito bind the delegates from tn
State at largeJ 1t being further stated by th