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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

A PRACTICAL BUSINESS EDUCATION
We learn from a circular of the Principal
of Hoover's Select High School that it's
patrons will have the option offered them
of the addition of a Business Department,
in which penmanship, bookkeeping and
business methods will be taught by COM
petent master. If adopted it will be a
valuable addition to the regular curricu-
Inn. A young man may look up the long
est street in city and not see single
store where his algebra or classics will help
him to situation, but hardly one in
which his knowledge of bookkeeping
won't increase his chances for employment
a hundred per cent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
A Disastrous Voyage With Oattle-Augusta
Men at Sea.

About the middle of November Col.
Francis z. Bell, of Pulaski, brother of
the late Samuel Bell, of Augusta. shipped
s7S cattle from Baltimore for England in
the steamer D. e. Stevenson. One of his
sons ii. T.. was on board, and also Messrs.
Speck, of Arbor Hill, and Zimmerman, of
Swoope's Depot in this county. These
young men had, with the true American
readiness for adventure, volunteered for
the trip. After the cattle had gone on to
Baltimore to be shipped a telegram was
sent back for two more hands to accom-
pany them, when these young men, with
out an hours preparation, took the train
for Baltimore and shipped for London.
The cattle was fine lot, fifty of which
were graZed in Augusta, and the average
weight was LOO pounds, while few
weighed as high as 400 and $500 pounds.
After getting to sea the ship was caught
in gale, which lasted three days and
nights. Those of the cattle in stalls on
the deck. $50 in number, were swept over
board. Some of them swan after the
sup lUl ullSo UCIOlC uIOWn1bSs AO
waves swept over the deck IN such vol
umes that it was necessary to batten down
the matches, an operation which resulted
In smotheriEg all the cattle, save twenty
one head that were alive when the vessel
reached port. The work of unloading the
dead was very troublesome, from the fact
that the bodies had swollen so enormous
ly that they were wedged in, and many Of
the heads were pulled off in hosting them
out. The value of the cattle was $4,000,
and it was only partly insured. On the
same vessel were thirteen thoroughbred
mares. being sent to England, eleven OF
which were lost. The tempestuous voyage
occupied twenty-five days. The day be-
fore the D. c. Stevenson sailed Col: Bell
shipped another lot OF $50 head, IN charge
of his son, Samuel Bell, which all reached
their destination in safety.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
A Desperate Shooting ARRAY.

The office of Mayor Balthis, Saturday
morning. was densely crowded with an au-
dience anxious to hear the particulars OF
a most determined shooting ARRAY which
took place on Friday afternoon, near the
chesapeake & Ohio r. R. depot, in this
CITY. between Capt. Thos. A. Goodman,
freight conductor on the q. u y. road and
Chas. Porter, an engineer in the employ
of the same road. The affray had its orr
e.in in an encounter at Alton Depot, on
Christmas eve, between Mr.. Yarbrough, a
broth er-in-law Of Porter, and Capt. Good
man. tire former being struck on the head
with a rock by the latter on whom he had
drawn knife. Christmas morning Por-
ter saw Goodman in Staunton, and pull
inc off his coat went towards him remark
ing to a friend that he intended to whip
him. Goodman drew pistol saying that
he WAS no match for Porter, physically,
and would shoot MIN if he attacked him.
After this meeting Capt. Goodman got
ont peace warrant for Porter but after
wards went to the justice and "lthorew
it. Friday afternoon while Goodman was
standing near the corner Of Augusta anu
Court house streets Porter approached him
with some offensive epithets. Both drew
pistols and the friends of each lnterferec
to prevent their firing. Goodman pistol
snapped but did not fire and ne then s5af-
ted to 20 to the railroad telegraph ONCE
and had reached the entrance way going
up the steps when Porter. who had broken
away from his friends, ran into the pas
Sage way and fired two shots at MIN.
Goodman also commenced firing. Porter
was struck twice, once near the collar
bone aud once in the groin, nelther OF
them serious wounds, and was beaten over
the head with pistol by Goodman AFTER
they clinched. DR.. McChesney, the al
tending surgeon said that he did not think
the wounds would be fatal but that Porter
also had symptoms of pneumonia and COM
blamed of his back which might have been
twisted in the struggle. The Mayor con
tlnued the case till Saturday morning, and
Capt, Goodman was bailed in $3.50 to ap-
pear. Gen. Echols, Director OF the road
becoming his security. Both OF the com-
batants are very fearless men ana the
deadly and determined character OF the
encounter was the subject OF general coh
versAtion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
...,.,,o month. was af,icted with Chills and

For twelve months was afilcted with Chills and
Fever piles Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath,
weakness of the Back. Sick Headache. Complaint
of the Kidneys and Liver Disorder. and found no
relief from the different courses Of treatment resor
ted to. finally used the Bedford Alum and Iron
Mass and such was its effects that after the use OF
ew bottles was entirely cured, and am now enjoy.
ling good health and free from the above complaint
REV ELLISON G. DODSON.
For sale by
GEO. W. MAY & CO.,
nov No, 6, South Augusta St.. Stanton, Va.
One nar of boots or shoes saved every year by
nsinp I,von,s Patent Metallic Heel Stifeners.
dec5 It
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Christmas Notes.
Christmas week had many incidents a
IN tho coocon

Christmas week had many incidents ap
propriate to the season.
Prof. Heintz, the musical director al
the Augusta Female Seminary. was pre-
sented by his pupils with handsome sill
yer pitcher and Salver.
The young people enjoyed themselves at
several dances. One was given at Mozart
Institute; party was given by the chill
dren of Mr.. j. W. Morrison. and a third
was given at Kaloranh, to the juveniles
by the ssBig Five, p a name applied in envy
to the five largest little girls Of the club,
by the younger ones who are struggling to
be grown girls. 3ku
At Mr.. H. st. Geo. fuckers, on Christ
mas Eve, party Of gentlemen gathered
by invitation to observe the seth birth day
of the Hon. Jno. Randolph Tucker, the
father of the host. Hon. Marshall Hang
er, DIR. A. M. Fauntleroy. Maj. T. c.
Elder, Capt. Charles Grattan, Messrs Geo.
M. Harrison, VIM. B. Harrison, N. B. Cat
lett, R. FL. Catlett, A. F. Robert son L. G.
Morton and others We're present.
MI. III. M. McIlhany made the day no.
ticeable at his place OF business by pre-
sentipg Mr.. Andrew Woods, his efficient
clerk, with splendid gold watch.
At the residence Of Maj. N. H. Hotch-
kiss, the Christmas dinner found around
the board, among Others. his venerable
mother, late of Binghampton, n. Y, now
in the 84th year of her age. Her wonder
full memory made her "reminiscences of
early New England lifs very interesting.
She related In detail the times when she
was girl in Connecticut, and African
slavery existed there. 1t was the first
time in quarter OF century that she
had eaten Christmas dinner with the
busy Major
Prof. A. J. Turner the musical direc-
tor at the D D. & B. Institution, receiv-
ed number of presents as testimonials of
their regard from the scholars.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

MA:R1AaE.-Miss Roberta Maupin, a
graduate of the Wesleyan Female Insti-
tnte and daughter of Mr.. j. F. Maupin,
formerly postmaster OF Staunton, but now
a resident of Washington City, was mar
riea at stanardsville in Green county on
Christmas day to Mr.. T. M. McClung OF
West Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Meeting Of the chesapeake 4 Ohio Railway
Stockholders. te-.

NgoohAN144S1H' ,
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of this company took place at Richmond
Tuesday. Mr.. Robt. W. Burke. of StRun
ton, presiding. The earnings Of the road
for the year were shown to be 81 1871 ,542.2
and the operating expenses $1,5o7 ,S32.67
leaving 1884 ,2Oe.6O clear earnings. Owing7
to the low water In the Ohio and low
rates on western produce the gross earn
ings were $44.81S less than the year pre-
yious, but the operating expenses were.
ssz, 4o6 less than the year before, which
made an increase in the net revenue of
$42,5Ss. More than SO per cent. OF the
track is now steel rallied. and five new en-
oi,;es and 100 cars have been added to the
eoaiunent. The company has called in
for paymens its 8 per cent. bonds due
Jan. list, 1880. the old Board OF Direct
ors, including Gen. !: John p lEehols' was re-
elected,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

srRAw.-is will interest many OF Our
farmer friends to know that baled wheat
straw is bringing 10 this market from sll
to Sls per ton, cat straw from si4 to Sl5
and rye straw straight and in good order
$40 per ton,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

TURKEYS FOR THE YOUTHFUL MIND.
The number of turkeys sent from home
to the young ladies at our female colleges,
this Christmas. has exceeded any former
wear. At Que institution alone on CHRIST
mas eve night. thirty were hanging out OF
the various windows swinging at the ends
of strugs to preyoat their spelling in the
unusually warm weather.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFIcERs.-On Sun
day last Mr.. VIM. J. Nelson was chosen
Superintendent of the First Presbyte rian
Sunday school. The following officers of
the Baptist Sunday school for the ensuing
year have been elected-John W. Todd,
Superintendent; G. Miller, Assistant Su-
perintendent; r. 7. Leftwich, Treasurer;
G.. D. Pearman, Secretary; Eugene Miller.
Assistant Secretary; R. D. Sears, Librari-
an; 3. Staplss, Assistant Librarian; Fl. E..
Summerson, Choristea; Miss Mary Sum-
merson, Organist and the following for
tbs Methodist Sunday school-C. w. Hun
ter, Superintendent, Jas. W. Newton, AS
sistant Superintendent; John M. Carroll,
Librarian; Jas, ". Blackburn. Assistant
Librarian; e. M. Gushing. Secretary; AL
bert Hammond, Assistant Secretary; P.
N. Powell, Treasurer; D. E. Strasburg,
Chorister; Miss Cora A. Turner, Assistant
Chorister, and Mrs. G. W. Hunter,
Organist.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Waynesboro Items.

Reported for the Staunton V1ND1cAroR-]
Christmas Ienas.-The boys have as
usual had merry time with their squibs
and the noise still vibrates on the nerves
of the old.
at the Presbyterian Sunday School room
the Christmas tree was highly entertain
ing, and large audience gathered to wit
ness the distribution Of its fruit to the
little ones, whose cheeks were aglow with
excitement. Perfect Attendance bore
off the palm in gilded volumes, and the
other treasures followed, graded to merit.
down TO the prattling infant. who got its
s'dolly.'' The Baptists entertained our
citizens very pleasantly at supper, fur
nished at that church. The good fare and
pleasant company quite banished dull care
Vssators Without visitors Christmas
would not he complete, and Waynesboro
has had some charming ones. The Au-
gusta Female Seminary was generous in
sending down delegation to represent it.
Misses Laura Feamster, OF Greenbrler,
W. Va; Mollie Evans, of Danville, KY;
A. Robinson, of near HarrOdsburg, KY,
and Grace Shanks, of Rockbridge, were
here as guests of Miss Annie Caldwell
They made many friends during their
brief stay. and it Is hoped that pleasant
memories may abide with them and not
fade with the occasion. Mrs. III. II. Rob
inson, of Swoope's Depot. is here. a guest
of Mrs. M. M. Hanger, and Mr.. R. Samuel
Turk, of Pocahontas, W. Va, with his
bride, stopped and spent the day on his
return from New York to Lewisburg.
Chsrch Building Sold.-The colored
Methodsts have sold their old church
building to the School Board. Their new
church, which has sprung up during the
summer, is credit to them. Rev. McA.
Reid. their pastor, is faithful in his lot,
| Astounding in good works.
| Peace,-Dlsorders of any sort were un-
known during the festive season, and the
s'lock-up'' has been tenantless SO long
that the furniture ought to be aired.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Com llAerCIa1.

STANTON, January 1St, 1879.
Flour-Extra. $e,sO@s6.35; Superfne, $5,55@s56O
Fultz, 81 .35@Sl3s; Corn-new 43@45 cents; Oats
5000 cents Bacon lhog round) &C.; Lard cents
Salt $500; Sugar 9@l4c: Meal. 5o@55; Molasses
6l@65 cents; Timothy seed, $500: Wool-washed
30Y31; unwashed 2O@21; Pork a. 50. Clover Seed
SI25n
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Business Changes.

The familiar name Of Burke u Bradley
will be again known 10 business circles, a
co-partnership having been formed yester-
day between the former members, Messrs.
r. W. Burke and NJ. N. Bradley.
The firm for the sale Of agricultural i'm
Elements. Messrs. Pinkerton Bros, has
commenced operations at its ware house
opposite the Chesapeake IL Ohio depot.
The members are popular gentlemen from
the county and Augusta farmers will re-
member the place. Mr.. F. D. Pinkerton
conducts the business here and his brother
will reside in Baltimore and attend to the
shipping of agricultural implements and
fertilizers.
! The well known clothing firm Of Barth
& Oberdorfer will be dissolved by limita-
ton March 1st Mr. Rarth remains at the
old stand on Augusta street. and Mr'
Oberdorfer with his father will open a
clothing house at the Brandeburg corner.
| Mr.. Fay Haines has opened cigar and
tobacco store and periodical station at the
corner opposite the G. Il Q. depot
THE GRAND ENCAMFMENT OF KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES will
hold it's twenty first Triepnial Conclaye IN
Chicago on the 18th of August. and WE
have seen the inyitation sent Stevenson
Commandery of this city. 1t is one OF the
| bandsomest documents in gold and eolors
we have seen and requires an envelope
l0xs inches in size. On this last page IS
Autograph Of the camp ground to be nsea
with its tents. buildings and SO forth coM
plete. Fifteen thousand Knights Templal
are expected to be present. The railroad
fare FROM all points is expected to be only
one fare and fifth. The hotel accommo
dations for Sir Knights and the ladies who
accompany them are set forth in the mos
oemplete manner and the arrangement:
such that the knight who leaves his dis
tsnt city ands in Chicago his baggage al
ready at his hotel and the room key will
his name on it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
Ind of a Suffering Life.

Very few who were present at the last
meeting in Staunton in 1874 of the Balti-
more Conference of the M. E. Church
South, have forgotten most touching
scene that occurred while the characters of
the ministers were being passed. When
the Winchester district was called a min
lister whose limbs were crooked and
crippled by rheumatism. hobbled to the
front by the aid Of cane. 1t was Rev.
W. Fl. Wheelwright, the Presiding Elder
of>the District. Addressing Bishop Dog
gett who was presiding, he said, in voice
broken and husky with emotion that he
was perplexed about what TO do; he had
been through great affection during the
year and though his mind and heart were
right his limbs were crippled by disease
and he had determined to ask Conference
to place him on the retired list. He con
cluded by saying, s'Bishop would rather
leave the work to those more able to do it.
l would rather die than be in the way of
the work being done. Yes, had rather
die, and thank God through Jesus Christ
that [ am able to die.' At the conclusion
of his remarks there was not dry eye in
the house, and after the crippled minister
hobbled out to leave his character to be
testified to, three or four ministers eagerly
gave in their testimony. Though laboring
under the excruciatlng pangs of rheuma-
tism, he had visited every quarterly meet
ing but one in his district and had fully
attended to his duties. He was placed on
| the retired list. We see that after five
years more of suffering he died in Freder-
| lex county on the 18th ult. At his own
request there was no funeral sermon as he
was nothing but the simple but beautiful
burial service of his church at his grave
| which was made at Front Royal in War
rem county.
| CITY CoUNoIL.-On Tuesday night last
special meeting Of the City Council was
| held, for the purpose of receiving the re-
port Of the Water Committee, at which
all the members except Mr.. Burke, were
present.
A communication was received from the
Superintendent of the Water Works in re-
| gard to the water motors at the VINDICA
| TOR and "Virginian" offices; stating thai
the motor at the former Office used % gal
Ions of water per minute, during opera
ton, and the latter 19a gallons, and recon-
mending that 20 cents per thousand gal
Ions be charged.
The committee recommended that tai
Ct Is cents per thousand gallons be charged
the two above named offices, and that the.
be required to purchase and keep in use
metre for the purpose of measuring tn
water, and also that the tax be pait
monthly. The report was adopted.
| A petition from the c. & 0. r. r, Go
for abatement of tax was presented ant
referred to the Finance Committee.
Adjourned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
City Notices.

AUBURN, Virginia.
Mr.. j. X, M0NTAGuE; .i[4
Dear sIr,-I have had Tettor on my hands for ma
ny years, and have tried great many remedies
but all failed until tried your Horse and Cattle
Lniment. and with two applications my hands be-
came entirely well,
Yours, &c.,
JONATHAN ROPP.
/ For sale by
BERKELEY & CO.,
JAM 2t Staunton, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

Life is full Of sorrows and disappointments, bu
the most sanguine hopes of all those who try Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup, are always realizsd. 1t neve
disappoints. Price Is cents.
ian2 1t .-..t ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02
DIED.

NORWOOD.-Mrs. James Norwood, died at her
farm on South Buffalo, Rockbridge county, Va,
some months ago, at the great age OF 1O6 years.
She was highly Intelligent and most worthy lady.
She and her husband, whom she survived many
years, came to Lexington from Richmond about
80 years ago.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 18th, Miss Mary F. Wilson,
aged IL years, daughter Of Mr.. j. Edgar Wilson,
of Rock bridge county, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

If you suffer with Bilious Attacks, Constipation,
Headache, Dyspepsia, or are troubled with any dis
ease of the Liver or Stomach, just ask your drug
gists opinion of J. M. Lroque's Anti Bilious Btters
Our word for it, you will before leaving purchase
bottle. w. E.. Thornton, Baltimore, Md, PrOprie-
tor. Price, rs cents a package; 81 per bottle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

Trade Dollars, with some corporations, are at
heavy discount, but any druggist will supply you
with bottle of J M Laroque's Anti Bilious Bitters
for one of them. Unsurpassed as remedy for Dys-
pepsia. or any disease arising from the Liver or
Stomach. Have been manufactured over fifty
years.
w. E. THORTON, Proprietor,
JAM 1t Baltimore, Md.
Nothing is uglier than crooked boot or shoe;
strengthen them with Lyohs Heel Stiffeners.
YOUNG AND OLD ARE OFTEN AFFLICTED
and debiitated until life becomes burden. The
thought never occurs that worms are the cause
Shriner's Indian Vermfuge will give the relief you
so much need. -'' r 49,
For sale by
it 2 DR. N. WAYT & BRO, DRUGGIsTs,
Next door to Post Ofice,
JAM It Staunton, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

The Virginia Hotel Restaurant is the place to get
a square Meal for Is cents. r}Fif
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

The BAILEY Apple To-day, celebrated and deli
ci0us beverage, at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

The most delightful EGaNoG sold in Staunton can
be had at the Virginia Hotel Bar. fA'',,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

A -C4HRGFMANs DEMONSTRATING had an 0p
portunity to test the excellent qualities OF Dr. Bu
Cough Syrup, hesitate not to say, it is the bes
remedy have ever used in my family.-Rev. VIM
Chapman, Pastor NJ E. Church, Georgetown, D.
decl9 1t f sEGGFTF u
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

Fine Wines, Liquors. Beers, &C., for the holidays,
n The Virginia Hotel Hotel Bar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

Try the Baby TopDT at the Virginia HotelBa
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

Oysters in every style for Is cents at the Virginia
Hotel Restaurant. al u.s.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-02

The Virginia Hotel Bar is the place for hrstrclaa
wines, be6E SO. ie9 ,.s s. e5s
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1880-02-26
The Emperor OF San Francisco.

Emperor Norton the First is dead.
He reigned in San Francisco, and firmly
believed in his self-imposed title. His
subjects were old Californians, who
humored his whim by paying the royal
assessments he levied. He was naturally
a handsome man, but he made himself
grostesque by his dress. A plume al
ways waved from his aat, and he wore
q light blue uniform, sometimes with
sword. When the public mind became
excited over any subject he would set
all right by issuing. a proclamation
signed Morton l." When this was
done the political or financial trouble
was settled in his mind. Heshowed his
subtle knowledge of statecraft by avoid
ing the Chinese question. about which
he thought great deal could be said on
both sides. He had his own opinion
of Denis Kearney, and kept it to him
self. Caterers did not profit by his Gus
tom. His appetite was hearty, and his
inclination to pay was small. His por-
trait has long hung in the galleries OF
The city, side by side with those OF
Kalakaua, Dom Pedro and other
monarchs, and his death brought 1t. to
the front in many windows. San Fran
cisco is left without butt for general
ridicule
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1880-02-26
Tile Healthiest City in the United
States.

In the annual tables of vital statistics,
laaely published by the health depart
ment of New York city, among the ex-
hibits is the comparative death rate
various cities, American and foreign.
The exhibit gives the population and
death rat of over three hundred and
fifty cities in different parts of the
world, of which sixty are American and
the remainder foreign. -
1t appears from these tables that the
city of Burlington, Iowa, with a popu-
lation in 1875 of about 10000, enjoys the
pre-eminence for health, Eits annual
death rate being only 4.s4 deaths per
I,OOO souls. Stockton, CAL, stands next,
7.47; but this is ninety-two per cent.
more unhealthy than Burlington. There
are probably few, but only few,
more favored places than the latter in
all the world. The death rate for New
York city is 1898 per 1000; New Or
leans, SOIL; London, 23.4o; Paris, 24.7l.
scientific american.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1880-02-26
origin Of Often.Used Phrases.

Even some OF the J" slang" phrases OF
the day have legitimate origin. "Put-
ting your foot in it," is certainly not q
very elegant mode OF expression, but &C.
cording to the "Asiatic Researches" II
is quite a fine point Of law; when the
title to land is disputed in Hindostan,
two holes ale dug in the ground and
used to encase limb of each lawyer (C,
and the one who tired first lost his
clients case. Fancy, if you can' some
of our famous climbs of the law ="
pleading in such a manner! 1t is gen
orally tile "client who "puts his foot IN
When things are in disorder they are
often said 10 be turned topsy.turVy;
this expression is derived from the way
in which turf used for fuel is placed to
dry, the turf being turned downwara
M md the expression then means top-side
turfway.