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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

Mothers live for their children, make
selfsaerifees for them, and manifest
their tenderness and love so freely, that
the name mother is the sweetest in hu-
man language. And yet sons, youthful,
and aged, know but little of the anxiety.
the nights of sleeplsss and painful solic--
itude which their mothers have spent
over their thoughtless wayward1ess
Those loving hearts 90 down to their
graves with those hours of secret agony
untold. As the mother watches bv night.
or prays in the privacy of her closet, She
weighs well the words which she will
address to her son, in order to lead him
to manhood of honor and usefulness.
She will not tell him all the griefs and
deadly fears which beset her soul. She
warns him trembling lest she say over
much. She tries to charm him with
CHEEKY. love, while her own heart is
bleeding. No worthy and successful
man ever yet knew the breadth and
depth of the great obligation which he
is under to the mother who guided his
needless steps at the time when his
character for virtue and purity was so
narrowly balanced against a course of
vice and ignominy. Let the dutifuI son
do his utmost to sOoth his mothers
pathway; let him obey as implicitly as
he can his mothers wishes and advice
let him omit nothing that will contri-
butte to her peace and happiness, and
yet he will part from her at the tomb
with debt to her not half discharged.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

Object of interest-to swell the prin-
cipal,
Happy to meat you" said a polite
butcher,
To make a mango-Read him your
last poem.
It's safe for the phonograph to make
will. 1t has a sound, mind.
A fellow in st. Louis who bit off half
mans nose, was bound over to keep
the piece.
A Syracuse man calls his wife "poor
rule" because she won't work more than
one way, and usually not that.
"Why is it, that when man wishes
to allude to a newspaper in terms OF
whitening contempt, he calls it, "a sheet"
"What shall we do with our children
when they leave schOOl?" said a con-
temporary. Why give them their din
ners and send them back.
AMissouri editor printed a two-column
editorial on ''The Best Breed OF Hogs.
A contemporary took him to task for de-
voting so much space to his lamlly
affairs.
"a domestic named Angelica JORDAN
has passed over her last name and pc
come a portion of her first name. She
attempted to kindle fire with coal OIL
A correspondent wants to know chow
human skin can be tanned" he must
have been a remarkably good boy when
he wen to. school not to have learned
that among the other branches.
A country editor is responsible for the
suggestion that in this degenerate age it
would be well to have church-wardens
and deacons each provided with bell
punch when they pass around the con-
tribution-boxes.
Mrs. Shoddy's views are interesting to
those who are thinking about keeping q
carriage. She says she has thought it all
over, and come to the conclusion that
brooches are almost too large, and these
'ere coupons are too shut up, but that
nice, stylish phantom seems to be Just
the thing.
AS the happy couple we're leaving the
church the husband said to the partner
Of his welded life: Marriage seems a
dreadful thing to you why you were all
Of a tremble, and one could hardly hear
you say I will'" II will have more
courage, and say it louder next time
said the blushing bride.
Little Freddie was to' =
grandma, who vas So"
tic. Grandma.
'sbyteriaT
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

After all the seaIch for some method
of deadening the noise of the Metropol-
itan elevated railroad at New York. a
practical device was finally discovered by
a woman, Mrs. Mary E. Walton. When
Edison went west to see the eclipse, she
rode over the railway and perfected her
idea, which is simply continuous box,
fourteen inches wide and eight deep, in
which to make real bed and ballast for
the rail. She puts in first layer of tar,
then cotton, then gravel, coated over
with asphalt to keep out the water. She
got her patent, and it was then adopted
by the road, having been in use since
October, 1878. Mrs. w. is of mechani-
cal turn of mind, and has other patents
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

The lamentable prevalence of crime
n this country may be attributed in
some degree to the uncertainty of the
punishment. In no civilized country on
the globe is there so much of what is
known as "the laws's delay" nor one
where the penalties of crime have lost
50 much of their utility as deterrants.
t is not the severity of the punishment
that is needed to aid in the suppression
# crime, SO much as it is the certainty
nat it will be inflicted. Let it be under
TODD that punishment is always sure to
follow the violation of the law, and we
1oubt not that there will be fewer crimi-
lals, and in time the rigor of the law
nay be relaxed without imparing its
efficiency.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
Let it Dry.

Mr.. Spurgeon once went to preach in
a church little outside of London. The
day was wet and muddy, and the pants
of Mr.. Spurgeon were plentifully covered
with dirt. A good deacon in the vestry
said:
Brother Spurgeon, let me get a brush,
and take off some of that mud; you can't
go into the pulpit in that state"
Don't be foolish, deacon" said Mr..
Spurgeon, IN his usual good-humored
way. Don't you see the mud is wet,
and if you try to brush it off now, you
will rub the stain into the cloth? Let it
dry, and then it will come off easv
enough, and leave no mark"
There is an admirable hint here for
every one. When evil spoken against, as
we may be for the sake of truth, and
men throw mud at us, don't be in a
hurry about brushing it off. Too great
eagerness in this respect is apt to rub
the stain into the cloth. Let it dry; and
then, by and by, if need be, it can be re-
moved by little effort. If there is a
little trouble, don't foster it by haste and
hurry in doing something. Let it alone;
let it dry; and it will become more
easily settled than you think now. Time
has wonderful power in such matters ;
and it is surprising how many things in
this world would be far better arranged,
and how many difficulties easily gotten
over, by judieiously letting them dry.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

Machines in a watch-factory will cut
screws with $50 threads to the inch-the
finest used in the watch has 25O. These
threads are invisible to the naked eye,
and it takes 44OO0 of the screws to
weigh pound. a pound of them is
worth six pounds of pure gold. Lay one
upon piece of white paper, and it looks
like tiny steel filing.
Barrels made of pasteboard have been
introduced for the packing away of
Woolens and furs. These are seamless,
and regarded as moth proof. The head,
which fits down snugly, is the only avail
able entrance for the moth, and direc-
tons are given to paste q layer of brown
paper over this almost invisible line
when the barrel is packed.
The perfume manufactures in the de-
partment of the Maritime Alps consume
annually 6,000 hundred weight of roses,
and the neighborhood of Grasse and
Cannes is thickly studded with rose
farms. On one hectare of two and a
half acres 10000 bushes are planted,
a single bush yielding for twelve years.
A single hectare in good cultivation win
net an average profit of twenty-fOur per
cent. per year.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

@n flow of water,

@n flow of water,
use of a wrench
The wrench, sup
Ov the attendant out
OF know any German
and, if I did, did not
for one with the pros
e the young lady's bring
SO I sat down on the chair,
[ had backed up against the
as an additional security
1t Marie, and waited for the
to cool. 1t takes hot water a
long time to cool in Austria. Final
lyI / got into the tub. l think it
could not have been much below
boiling temperature. | got out
again pretty quickly, blushing all
over, and sympathizing more hearth
ly than ever with boiled HOLSTERS. 1t
was an uncomfortable bath. | suf-
fered externally from fear of the
water, and internally from fear of
that possible Marie. But she never
came again. She left large pile of
linen for me. | examined it. There
was one towel about as large as a
napkin, and two long aprons, which
reached from my head 10 my heels.
The aprons puzzled me. l utilized
them for towels. A friend afterward
told me their use. They are to put
on, one before and the other behind,
on getting out of the hot bath, and
you sit il them and ring the bell for
the attendant to enter, turn off the |
hot water and let OH the cold. Marie
all this time was waiting for my bell
to come in and turn on the cold
water She never heard that bell.
| put on one Of these aprons, the
forward one. 1t fitted me perfectly.
1t would fit anybody. 1t was a
splendid dress for hot weather; so
easy to put on and off; so loose, cool
and comfortable; so easy to slip ont
of, and,if need be, fan y ourself with
the skirt" !"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

A GYPsY's TRIcK.-It is impossible
not to be struck by the originality and
cleverness of the Spanish gypsies, even
in their vices. A gypsy man was re-
Gently at confession, and, whilst he was
eonfessing, he spied in the pocket of the
stole it. Father" lie SAID Immediately,
II accuse myself of having stolen sill
yer snuff box" "Then, my son, you
must certainly restore it." 'fWilI you
have it yourself, my fatherT 'I? Ger
tainlv NOT, my son" "The fact is" pro-
ceeded the gypsy, "that nave offered
it to its owner, and he has refused it"
'Then you can keep it with a good con,
science" answered the father.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
eaTARRHM MEEeTInHS,

g1ch g Sore, Wezk, Inaaned. Red. spd vvat-rv
lyes5 UlcerEtlon and Inflammation Of ne ~,
tlEinF holsll II TIE Head; Sore Throat: EIonras
In oI ne ufuta and SWeiied Tonsilss NerVon1
l8adac1es p heurelgia, Dizziness, Clouded NeTnorT
Los o herlous oree. Depression Of spirits,-afe
~ e.refllly a1c scientifically trested With fhi5
re1!eoy according TO directions which acc,ululnV
receipt ui stamp. -
Eseh packaSe contains Dr. sanfordss Iuprovsd
ll1aing luDet WITH fun directions for ne N sii
4is. f-lce 4lll Sold By all Fholesaie and Re
~ 4ll9E,-. rq1Thout the United States and
ga1aess. 1Ehe 3 POTTER, General Aqsnfg
sud Wholesale DiugEists, Boston, hasa
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

"A boy called to see General Vance.
He modestly communicated his wishes
to the doorkeeper. "Have you a card
sirP he gruf1y growled. "Cards," said
the boy, thoughtfully, mechanically
running his hand in the rear pockets of
his coat, 'No, sir, I don't carry 'em." 7"
''Where are you fromP' inquired the
doorkeeper. ifNorth Carolina" was the
prompt answer. "Well, how do you do
in North Carolina when people go a
visiting% "Why they ride up to q
fellows fence and holler to him to tie
his dog, and they gets down and goes
in," was the laconic reply.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

DR.. Waters of Boston, author of the
alkaline treatmant for burns, gives this
advice: "Apply to the burned surface
bicarbonate Of soda, if it is a wet surface,
in fine powder; but If it is dry burn,
use q paste Of bicarbonate of soda ana
water, and apply to the burnt surface.
This relieves sun-burns as well as burns
from hot Goals, melted sulphur, hot iron,
and steam. Always dispose the burnt
surface so that the blood can gravitate
toward the heart, if possible, as other
wise a continuous pain may be felt, due
to the dilation of the blood vessels ffom'
the weight Of the contained blood"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
E.sn Ilon.Theo. ?. Ronart. Bristol. RI

css. WEEEg q PcrTKR: Gtzla1ea.-Feelina
lerollllL eQllllneed or the efficacy Of sAHFoEDaa
ItIDl4t4 u - 4Ql CATABEz, an i1c1ced 20 drop
I7r lsle % 1o7 t1af although have been sceD-
L-1l @ Q4 ne lo1trun1s advertised as radical
0IIsss lfFe never found anything that prurniseI
rLt- EalleI 111 1ats cure as that Of EANTOED'a
l1fe been 1llicted with this dreadful dissaEe
on more t1an Ten TeaEl. and not until recently
fII.o ] De 1nouceq % perseVere with any uutfl j
f1e DE letter Of NJ. HEEEE VILLA. and 80
I11illI l9T that alter using I'VE or 81 boff1e1 ii
a. 6lefou71ll convinced Of ils curatiTe 1ronef-
i'l1- Hopre thet other similarly afiicted iiire
,T1elf VII b indneed 70 make thstrinl an i7sr.
lIanel. T1Il truly. etc. THO. p R0GFf{f
HuIaTo1. r L JElT q. lsT1.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

Hash Balls Of Corned BeG.-Prepare the
nash as above, omitting the butter
make it into fiat cakes; heat the griddle,
and grease it with plenty of sweet butter; ;
Drown the balls first on one side and
hen on the other, and serve not. The
fault usually with hash Is that there
) too much meat for the potatoes. 1t
not necessary that the potatoes
should be boiled in pot-liquor, but cold
mashed potatoes will not make good
neat hashes, and poor hashes are very
poor dishes.
To Use the Meat and Gristle Of a Soup
Bone.-Cut all the gristle from the bone,
boil until perfectly tender; if there is
enough to serve for a dish, add vinegar,
Dutter. pepper, and salt, and it will re-
semble sOuse; if not, mix the meat with
it, fricassee brown, and add butter, salt,
pepper, q dust Of -four, and sufficient
water to make the gravy, and servo with
dry bread toasted; lay the bread on the
plate, and pour over it the fricassee.
Scrambled PorE.-Freshen nice salt
pork, cut it in mouthfuls, and partly fry
it. Just before it is done, break into the
pan with the pork from six to twelve
eggs, break and mix the yOlks with the
whites, and stir them quickly with the
pork. If the pork is fried brown before
the egg is added, there may be too much
fat for the egg; if so, put it in gravy
boat If needed for the table, or save it
for shortening. Baked potatoes are ex-
cellent with salt meats that have gravy
of their own.
To Fry TFoH.-Dry them thoroughly,
and Try in hot oiled butter without
shortening, or in pork fat; if the latter,
rub salt on the fish. Lay on the fish,
before serving, Jumps Of sweet butter.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
G0LLIHSI
vol TAIG PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief In Rheu-
zlatlsm, Weak Spine, Local Pains, Ner-
1oes Afleutionss Local Rheumatism, Tie
porloureaE, Nervous Pain, AHsctions Of
tie Kidneys, Fractured Ribs, AReotions
81 the Chest, Colds and Coughs, Injuries
o. the BselE. Strains and Bruises, weak
Back, HeFVous Pain Of the Bowels, Cramp
~ the Stomach and Limbs, Heart ATeo-
lions, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises and Punc-
tETes, Rheuraatisa Of the Wrists and
Arms Asthrnas GOuts Local and Deep
sletsd Patnss Pain in the Chest, stitoh in
the Back, Pain IN the Hip, Varicose OK
Enlarged Veins, Criek IN the Back and
Nseks Pain and Weakness in Side and
Back, HOarssnass, Sore ThrOst, Lumbaeo,
WhOoPing Cough Sharp Pains in the
Breast, Heart Disease, QuInsy, Diabetes,
and for Lameneas in any part Of the Body.
Tr1oa Ok OeF
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

CONDUCT UPoN Nothing
IS more certain than that human conduct
produces its effect upon human charac-
ter and determines its future veal OF
wee. Virtue and uprightness give the
pure heart and clear conscience, whose
working is an ample reward for effort
and sacrifice. Vice and wrong inevita.
bly, leave their marks on the soul and
tend to misery. Retribution follows. as
the night the day upon human action,
Goodness hath its reward; sin hath its
punishment.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

On al the peach trees that the fruit
buds have been killed by the severe cold
weather of winter, there should be a Sc
we're shortening-in. Cut back all the
branches from one-third to one-half, and
get growth of young, thifty wood for
bearing next year. Be sure, however.
that the fruit buds are all killed, for Il
one-ffth are left unnurt, there are az
many as are needed FOR a good crop.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

VAPoR AND HoPE.-As well might fog,
and cloud, and vapor hope to cling to the
sun-illumined landscape, IS the blues
and morosenessto combat jovial speeches
and exhilerating laughter. Be cheerful
always. There is no path but viii be
easier travelled, no load but viii be
lighter, no shadow O. iHsft ar brain but
will lift sooner in T. presence ef O de-
termined eheerfuiness 70 may al times
seem difficult for the happaat tempered
to keep the continuance of peace and
content; but the difficulty VIII vanish
when we truly CONSIDER thu suilen
gloom and passionate despair dc nets,.
ing but multiply ihorns and tbi
sorreWs
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

The Bank of France has recentIy
placed an invisible studio IN gallery be.
hind the cashiers of the bank. Hidden
behind some heavy curtains, the camera
stands ready for work, and at a signal
from any the cashiers, the photographer
secures the likeness Of any suspected
customer.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
AEAuNe BELIEF
FoRD'S RADICAL CURE.
AFFoRDED sv

yeslmouiais ever offered n favor
-s.Z medicine, that the REDIuAL
~. - aces IL every case Gnord In
~ relief. No mater OF how long
- - severe the disease the frsr dose
= g - value IN the treafment Of
% that conn6enos IS at o1cs felt
= e. AZ that is claimed for f. The
g. q 3-eianss druggists, and patisnts ts
4l t1- 1osnt, and the accumulafing
ll---I.- - lqllt 9f FeEpectabIlity superior 70
i lll.s o1tllned IL favor Of popular
49, 9l,tlet1r1l therefore, may Justly
-l- q -le p.llflol this remedy has attained,
--1 lpLllIe y Acft1I q Is reputati0n-
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
Tomatoeg FIrst Eaten in America.

"SeaWeed," a Newport correspondent
of the Boston Transcript, asks for further
information concerning the first eating
of tomatoes in America. The correspond
ent says: 'It is a Newport tradition
that tomatoes were first eaten in this
country in about 1928, in a house still
standing on the corner of COrne and
Mill streets. About that time there came
here an eccentric italian painter, Michele
Felice Corne. lie bought stable on the
street now called for him, fashioned it
into a dwelling house, and there lived
and died. Previous to his coming, and
long after, tomatoes, then called "love
apples" we're thought to be poisonous.
A gentleman told me recently that in
1919 he brought them from South Caro-
lima and planted them in his yard, where
they were looked upon as curiosities, and
priced for their beauty. They became
later, however, very unpleasant missile
in the hands of small boy. A charm
ing old lady also told me that in 1924 she
was sitting with a sick person when
some one brought in to the invalid
as tempting delieacy some tomatoes.
"Would you poison her% was the eX-
clamation of the astonished attendants
and yet Corne in his section of the town
had been serving them for year pre-
vious. As late as 1885 they were regarded
as poisonous throughout Connecticut.
Love at first sight rarely happens so
opportunely as in a San Francisco 70
nance. A PVely young woman in st.
Louis haYiLg the misfortune to lose her
husband, to whom she was tenderly at
tached, took her child and went back to
her old home in California. She was re-
ceived very coldly by her step-father,
and after vainly struggling to get en-
ployment, was finally turned into the
street by her mother. For moment
she was completely overcome, but re-
membering an acquaintance on Bush
street, to whom she had been introduced,
she sought the hospitable home of one
of the kindest of women. AS with tot
tering limbs she was going up the steps,
her strength failed, and with a cry of
despair she fell to the bottom, with her
child closely clasped TO her bosom. The
mother and child were Immediately
taken into the house and restored to
consciousness. Among the friends Of
the family who happened to be present
was a gentleman, who was impressed
with the beauty of the widow and the
account which she gave of her suferings.
His sensitive heart was touched, and
before the evening closed he laid his
hand and fortune at her feet. 1t was
Saturday night. They waited until Mon
day, and then were married.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20

Very weak nme-Natee Wilk II
in tower pots
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-20
there came to \

there came to 1
phia 8 young /
graduated the yea
tinctiOn, from one
cal colleges. His
tablish himself, snd
ise in the ''City of
Albert Young wa
every sense of the W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-29
AGENTS take your choice and sell the Life Of
GARFIELD OR HANCOCK

And coin money Circulars and terms free 0uts,
so cents. F.. d. TREAT, Pub, 80 Broadway New
York. iGh2--Iw
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The Great English l
Remedy. An IN
failing cure for
Semin al Weak
hess. >p-rmaiorr-
hea, Ianpo'ency,
and all diseases
That follow a. = Sc
euence Of Self
Abuse, as Loss of
Memory. | uiver-
sail a.ss-raL. d..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-29
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received until August 7h,
1850, for raising the road the Munjaw stream
in Monmouth. The length of the road 10 be raised
is about 100 feet and will require about Ice cubic
yards of earth Three bridges to be raised and
bridge is TO be built ~ feet long. Contract
to he completed by October LIST. 1850. Plans and
specifications can be at the office Of the Card
ner Water Power Company, Gardiner, Maine. Anv
further information can be had by calling al
dressing j. = Naxcy, Scc'y of Gardiner " alter Power
Company, Gardner, Maine.
The company reserve tn right to reject any or all
bids. JOHN r. RICHARDS,
President Gardiner Water Power Co.
Gardiner, Me-, July 10th. iSS0 jy22- itsug6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-29
THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH.

Physical force Is of the greatest of human pos
sessions but unfortunately tlasts only short time
Accident disease old age along ard the orces
which were once 30 powerful quickly pass away.
serve them is therefore more valuabl. than the
powers themselves and more to be- admired. This
ia exactly what Warner, safe Kidney and Liver cure
does 1t takes the body shcn it i, broken and
bowed by sickness and restores il 10 all the powers
IL once possessed !; casts disease aud all other op
posing evils the prccipicc into oblivion. 1t has
no friends that enemies of health and no eneme,
that are the friends of health. The vast Importance
of the lower portion + the body in producing good
health is becoming better known every day. Both
men and women of all classes realize this. For
women previous to child BIRTH for all the diseases
peculiar TO their sex, for debiiitated men and puny
children there is nothing VIII CHI so safely and surely
sustans and restores this Great Natural Remedy.
The kidneys and urinary organs, when deranged,
undermine the life quicker than consumption. and
they must be attended to promptly or fatal conse-
qnences are to follow. The testimonials which
are printed herewith clearly show that Warnrr's
safe Kidney and Liver Care will not only check
those diseases but entirely them after they
have become seated. 1t is the only kno remedy
which will safely and certainly do this, and there Is
not an instance record where ii has failed. |; is
for sale by drug lists in ali pars Of the world and l.
manufactured by
II. II. WARNER & CO..
Rochester. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-29
SEAsIDE BOARDING HOUSE.
AT
Ocean Point!
WILLNOKETT LODGE

i now open, under the mana cement Of MRS. +.
ROW LLOf Augu-ta " hose successful eNperitnc,
II The >am set Ho Sc for tw asons has proved her
II efficient manager 4 household Affairs and All ex-
ellent ca'er,r for n fr-tclass boarding house.
The Milaockctt is charningly 10 ated, upon tn.
outh shore. aud commands the broadcast and grand
! views that be obtained on the Point Guests.
either permanent or transient, will find pleasant.
quiet retreat az this house. Tree from the noise and
other annoy ances of hotel life Conveyauc.s at the
wharf IN arrival of boats. Terms reasonable. Adj
dress MRS. F. A. CROWELL. Ocean Point. Lin
coin Co, Ne. july20-ttf