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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21
In a School in Germany.

We were OF all ages, ranging from
four or five to sixteen or seventeen
years. The school WAS divided into
three classes. The first class COM
prised fifty, the second forty. and the
lowest thirty girls. We all met TO-
gether at ten O'Clock, for the quarter
OF an hour allotted to play. Tha school
gas kept by al old lady superinten-
dent, under whose management we're
three other ladies' -governesses. Two
OF them were French, the other Ger
man; but none Of theso took any part
in the teaching; they remained in the
different rooms for supervision only.
Once a day at least, during some class,
uever al any liked hour, the lady
superintendent would herself come
into each room, and inquire of the
master how things were going on, and
if any pupil Was either careless or re.
fractory she was there and then repri-
manded iu presence of us all. | am
afraid none Of us cared very much for
the old lady, one reason for our dislike
being the fact of her having very long
fingers, with which size was in the habit
OF tapping rather feeiingiy upon the
shoulder any one OF us who might be
STOPPING over or sitting carelessly at
her desk. 1t was the rule of the school
that each pupil should bring her desk
with her. They were all regulation
size, large enough to contain the books,
paper, and other things which we might
at any time require, aud they we're
carefully locked in the evening, each
girl taking her key away with her.
We had professor for every separate
subject, and l must say they did their
best to interest Us i'll our work. The
religious teaching in the school took
up one hour every morning, Luther
an minister and Rcman Catholic
priest attending the pupils Of the two
denominations. There was professor
for history, another for geography, a
third far arithmetic, fourth for astron-
omy, fifth for chemistry, sixth for
writing, seventh for the German
language only, two fer French-the
one for correction and conversation,
the other for preparation-a master for
drawing. and another for class singing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21
Thrift and Education.

The Education Department in Lon
don has recently issued circular rec
ommending the teaching of thrift 10
children. In the elementary public
schools, the Department considers this
branch of political economy is much
neglected. But be this 60 or not, it is
evident that in other countries-our
own among the number-besides Eng
land, thrift is as little regarded as tenn
perance. To those who study the
movement of society, it is manifest
that all classes spend too much upon
luxuries. Much money is wasted on
unnecessary dsinties in eati and
drinking. on travelling. on manias, such
as collecting books, cards. coins and
china-more money than ever before
was expended on these and similar
foibles, and with little or nothing to
show for it, either. All this is not to
be absolutely blamed. Tastes require
some expenditure in their indulgence;
but there are few men who will not be
frank enough to admit that this expend-
iture is carried too FAR by all classes.
Although the squandering of money
by any person is to be guarded against,
it is especially to be avoided among the
poorer classes. Their Injuries are few,
aud too often consist oil too great an
allowance of beer, and of unnecessary
and frivolous articles of clothing, not
a few OF which cost exorbitantly.
Hence, in great measure, comes our
pauperism, and the equalid hand-to-
mouth starvation of many. They have
never learned the desirable habit of
thrift, and the important lesson of self
denial. Given dollar and chance OF
beer, or of some form of fun, and the
dollar and its owner are soon parted.
Unlike the French, who can at once
enjoy and save money, our poor are
almost compelled to squander money to
secure any amusement whatever.
As a means of teaching habits OF
thriftiness the British Education De.
partment proposes to introduce the
system of school savings banks, already
aourishing in some parts of this coun-
try, France and Belgium. In insignifi-
icant Ghent the total savings of school
children during the year 1880 was 49,
900 francs; in France the sum deposited
in the same year was upward of $50, 900
francs. These savings represent much
self denial, and imply foresight and
reflection. The habits of thinking
twice before spending and of foregoing
luxuries are valuable and necessary to
young and old alike, but to insure their
more general practice they should be
warmly encouraged among the former.
They counteract lavishness without
destroying the noble instinct OF gener-
osity, and instead of creating a race of
childish spectators and fnsnciers like
the hero of Thaokersy's story, "The
Fatal Boots" they tend to raise man to
that rank which he was destined to oc-
cupy-tbe very reverse of an epicure, q
spendthrft and even worse than these.
No matter what their nationality, chill
dren can not be imbued with habits of
thrift at too early age Cincinnati
Commercial.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21
Holidays.

unc" iIoT', ci!ce more again
ON me, from city cares Wilp ily,
Lochlcycr, Ike loving eye,
Looks round the shoulder OF Tie hills,
And al. life's art.Gc. al Has
Pass from me with their pain.
The smoke Will leave q stain;
In absence Of the cleansing shower
The dust will din the fires hest flower;
Happy the heart ON whom the dust
uf se'iyc life for blow it must
Grows not Il thing in grain.
Nor are these il : in vain;
They come upon our passions here
Like winter ri@o's on the year
The p.irer are the Gusi:s' dyes
When sp::us comes Iound. .blu.r ti.c skies
And weicomcr the rain.
10 some the breezy main;
To some the nioors aud burns; Ia some
Who cannot 20, sweet thoughts vii
come;
TO me, Acknowledgement from ills
When CLEANS, as now, between .he hill:
Lockleyen o er Ike plain.
- Black No0u'- Navazin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

Some of the pedsgosic authorities OF
Switzerland have discovered that the
period between fourteen aud twenty is
a forgetting age. and that many of the
young recruits while they know bare
reading, writing and arithmetic, have
forgotten for want OF immediate use or
application all they had learned Of
geography and history. Accordingly
In nearly all the cantons, Fortbild-
ungs Scyulen Or schools for con.
tinuous education-have been estab.
lished, and in many of them attendance
is compulsory. Zurich has no school
of this sort, but extends the obligatory
attendance at the ordinary day school
to q much later period in the youth 3
life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21
No Time to Read.

the woman who "has no time to
read" generally has no inclination to
do 80. The true book lover will make
time. once knew one of these women
who never take book into their hands
because they are too busy. She spent
days in rutfiing. tucking and embroid-
ering, and had no spare moments in
which to inform herself of the most
ordinary topics of the day. doubt il
she knew how some of the most COM
mon words were spelled. Judging, from
her pronunciation of them. In speak
ing of her lace curtains, she invariably
called them curtings;" and once we
asked her if she intended to remain in
the city through the summer and she
replied. Certainly not, we shall go
to the mouutings in August" She had
very fine taste in the matter of dress,
and was called Every Stylish" but if
she had spent part of the time in read
ing and study which she had devoted
to dress. what a different influence she
might have exerted upon Lsr children,
as we'll as upon the society in which
she moved. But the mistaken woman
thought it of more Importance to adorn
the person than to improve the mind.
Cultivate habit of reading if you have
it not. We all need little mental
food daily. We need it as We need air
sunshine, sleep and food. How re-
freshing to be able to lose ourselves
even for a short time in the page be-
fore us. Let volume lay beside
your work-basket, and if you have five
minutes to spare, improve thom by g
peep at its contents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

Meat can be prevented from scorch.
ing, during the roasting process, by
simply placing basin or cup of water
in the oven. The steam generated not
only prevents scorching. but makes
the meat cook nicer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

e9-ohttuary notices. CT "pu-try" accompany.
ing marriages 1T aths. VIII Ee charged oDe.half
cur regular advertising rates. We will not here.
after d.vlato frolu this rule.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

The married life of the present EN-
peror and Empress of Russia is good
illustration of the value of frankness
and truth-speaking between matrimo-
nial partners. When tho Emperor for
political reasons was compelled to marry
his late brothers. .Jiancee lie did not hest
tate to tell her that he loved another.
This open confession was met by a
corresponding avowal. His fancee told
him unreservedly that she had pas
sionately loved his brother. Never
theless their union has been apparently
model marriage, one which may we'll
surprise us by its uDdisturbed accord
ance and lasting affection. Persons
who we're educated with the Emperor
affirm that he never told an untruth,
even when child.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

What is it we all like to possess, and
yet always wish to leave behind us l.?
A good character.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

LOAF CAKE.-Bsat together two cups
white sugar, one scant cup butter, three
eggs and three teaspoonfuls baking
powder. Add cup Of sweet milk and
then gradually boat in three heap
ing cups of flour. Sprinkle Q little
powdered sugar over the top Of tie
cake before baking.
There are young EGglish ladies Who
have armorial bearings richly worked
on the sleeves Of the left arm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

Hlgbwaymen are becoming quite
numerous. but self-cocking revolvers
are not costly,-IN. Y Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

aT- Leso. notices Will bo charged g. tho attorney
or o2lccr suiAUriz.i.s their insertion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21
Y Oh. NNl.---NO. IS.
tnEESclSyNss RATES.

eG-A lih-1a. deduction Will be made IN favor
Of thoee who advertise tour squares, or upwards.
LIZ ihe
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

81 Advertisements sent from u distai.ee ana
transient notices must be accompanied by the
cash.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

GFAnnounctments Of births marriages and
deaths. Inserted fres OF charge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-10-21

"Tne skolers tel Me you spell tissick
with ph: Sich teachin' AS this don't
Goe aud mus be mejutly stopped" ="
wrote an Arkansas school director to
one of the teachers in his district.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-10-14

Shss- AAIes, Springs, Bar Iron, Steel, Carri-
age and Builders Hardware of every des-
cription, at lowest market rates.
HORSE SHOES and Nails, a, bottom prices.
"EACELSlOR, y for making Mattresses, at
low rates, according TO quantity.
TlN-PLATE, Sheet-lron, Solder and all kinds
of Timers supplies.
WooDEN-WARE, Brushes and Brooms. Mt
Factory Rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
Traces of q Storm.

NEW IORK, July l5.-Tho thunder Storm
which passed over portion of Staten Island on
Wednesday afternoon WAS about the mes: severe
ever known 10 taat locality. A vast amount of
dsmago was done. All the unbarsested grain
was destroyed atd growing ctrn was h.ttcned
to tho ground and much OF il broken off. One
huodr.d and fifty aceltf tona!o plants on q
tsrm at New Dorp we're beaten to the ground.
Efuit trees end fences we're entirely destroyed.
Whom the northwest gale swept through Now
Dorp barn ard hap Lous, were lifted from
their foundations aud carried over fence into
sn adj1iti5g lot. tadIy VT, ckipg them. Some
men wero at work 10 the barn at the time. but
escaped without Injury. A bara aud all the
out tu'cioRs near by were completely dsmol.
isbed, as were also buildings about milo away.
A hen With her fifteen little chickens at The
New Darp railroad station were killed by light,
nrg. Sano of The Staten Island ferry beats
while making their trips were csreered ever 80
fer by the psl, that waller rushed into the side
cihiGs. causing much excitement among The
PASSENGERS. While trying 10 make hsrbor q
bot of eht5iOg struck ysobt. carrying away
her mast. None Of the occupants 9e;e iured.
Tie destruction caused By tho lightning was
much more extensive 10 the towns aud villages
on Long Island than was at fret supposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
An Orphans Treatment.

NaW YoRK. July l5.-Mrs. Sophia Fischer,
OF Uoion Hill. has been arrested for brutslly
abusing 40 orphan gil whom she adopted. 1t
ls alleged 10 tho mplsiot tha, she has forced
the osl'd. who IL oo'y ten years of ego. to make
long hours 10 silk factory. sDd has cruelty
bea'oo htr because shs wss DOT sble. owing to
dslica'o heklth. 10 earn s. muoh as other girls
OF Der age, The child, after her long hours OF
work 10 the itc'ory, it IL said, WIS made 10 do
al The FIschel's homework ard Vas given !u,h
lc'nty TODD that she of.ou tainted in tho mill
from sheer tuager Ind obly The kiclnsss OF the
WOik Girls kept her alive. When sue o,u!d 20
!org, NO, K she was stripped almcss baked epd
locked up 10 SD ou.house, tho q ,0r of wti,h
WAS covered wi.h coal. tr1ken shells and brok-
co ortck:rS. The neighbours yesterday made
complaint and the woman VAS arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
The Presidents Condition.
(OGeisl Bu!leIi1,)

\ODcial 6uletl0,
EXECUTIVE MANSION. July Is. $50 q. NJ
The PRESIDENT has rested we'll during the night;
is doieg admirably this morning and tskss bis
food With relish. Pulse 90, temperature 9S.5
respiration IS.
(OGc:al Bullnia.)
EXECUTIVE MANSION. July Is. .. o.
Tho President c,ntcues TO do very we'll this
morning. Pulse "a. tempors ture 9S,5 r,spira-
ton Is.
"EXECOTlvE MANSION, July 15.-Tbc fol.
lowing telegram was sent by the attending sur.
geoos to the consulting surgeons this afternnnr:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, l D. MO DIS.
Frat ii, Hamilton and D. Fl. AeneV: The
President continues 10 90 we'll. The aftnpoon
tsver is daily less marked. A smaller quantity OF
milk has been given and solid food substituted
| and reished. He las had les, rum. acd at To-
| terval5 OF several hours some Toksy wine, 10
ell sb;ut two cuuoss ard half OF the latter.
Last night bis bypodsrmic iri ,ciou consisted Of
SIG of grain Of morphia only, which proved
sufficient TO scour3 rsst. This morning We
have altered The dose of tulphats of qaipine IL
thr,o grains, 70 b taken three lines daily.
| Yesterday at p. M. his pulse was SO. temper.
stu's 100 7 respiration %. To day at $50 a.
NJ pulse 90. temperature 9S S. respiration IS
At l p. m. pulse ga. temperatur, 93.5. respi-
| ration is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15

FOREIGN NEE,S.

MIR. Davitt, the imprisoned Fsriln, i, tuin.
log his intention to authorship.
a steamer has arrived iu The Thames from
the Cyds s!eered BY an electric apparatus.
The Car, Czaiios srd Cz rswtch drove 10
church yesterday 1ithtui Important uc)rt, ard
were not blown up.
Accounts received from Spiiz5ergeu SIP that
tho Arolc winter wss excessively severe. acd
the ice is not y,t breaking up.
1t is asserted 10 cfi,ial circles C. Constaali
nopl, that Mdbat Psohs, 10 arponlifg for
paid N, confessed that be had been acc ,es9ry 10
the murder OF Abdul Az.
Ii is believed that The Gar will commute tt
sentencs OF Hesse Helfmap, the woman who was
condemned to death fcr completely 10 th, urs
der of The late Gar.
| Chsrts Bradlaugh has served formal nosice
90 tho Speaker Of ,he British lI,uss Of U.m
mons that on or before the sd Of August he
will present himself OF The table of the House,
ADD will resist BY physical luvce any attempt to
fjeci him.
P.irce Alexander has published manifesto
auDI lcirg Iibsrsl policy lud declaring bis
c>nbdsDco 10 the popular support of ito new
administration. h, Prince thought it pru~
dent TO make his headquarters % q gul.
boat IN the Danube tueing bis brief stay 10
SistoVa.
Tho fste of The revolution and Of the Rsru5.
II, was ctlsblated 10 Paris yesterday. The
wbtl, city was brilliantly decorated and iagg;d d.
The weather was superb and tho streets were
crowd ID with sigh.seeIs. The repisW of trooIs
was Witnessed by immense thropgs. At night
| the s.recls were crowded, snd brilliant il.umion
lions ware observed everywhere.
Tue London Standards oo,resp,ndsct at
Roma says Pop, Lao has written privately TO
Hing liumbert. .mplanipg bitterly Of the
oorduo! Ct tho government in mol prevcnlir L
the resent disturbance a. tho fIoersl of Pope
Plo NIna add declaring that he viii procs. 10
the face Of Europe. in regard to tho position
Occupied By tho pontif at Rcms.
In tho British House of Comross last night
during the discussion of tho LAID bill, Gr.
Gladstone energelicaly attacked tho Home
Rulers Tor their persistent aud systematic OBJ
sIuHiou. lie sait Having uiHrabIs failed
to deLouooe the bill 10 Ireland, he Homo RuIels
sought by Obstruction of tho tmisaliou clause
10 re establish their damaged regulations az
tue irlsrds OF Ireland. rremerd ous applause. !
An lDsgn fciat mioorlty were attempting, by
nero crslsteuoa of words uithtui Thought, 10
prevent the deliberate clnV .ci ions cfths House,
ard take the Iagisl.liva turo:ious out Of the
hsnda OF ths n. )niy to lie, thtm il the
plWor OF The ninOii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
From AlbauY.

ALBANY. N. Y. Jn'y l5.-The j.iut COT
vtntlon met at noon, and proceed ID 10 VOC 10
hil the short term vsc,ucy.
When The name Of S.pstor Lynde ~al o.Ilo
hs rose atd reviewed III, prousetioes 10 81 curs a
caucus od The failure thereof. no hau said
no would have basu CAD to have secured the
nomination Of his Candidate (Mr. Whee!er) but
as he Gu d not he dsemsd il to b,>Li5 duly TO
acc9pt Tho Candidates OF thu majority. He
sppeslcd to tho convention TO FORGOT oil differ.
eDoes ard vote for Laph,m ard Miller.
The combined vote stood as follows: Potter
So, L,rhsn 70, Conkliog 30. Evsrts |. Wood
ford /. Necessary TO a choice 70
Tho chair announced that no choice had baon
made and the convention proceeded to vote to
result:
Miller n. Kssnan Is. Wheeler z Fish II,
Daniels 3, warts l. Adsma 2 Bliss /, Chspm.n
=. Statin Tinney l. Necessary to CHI oice 10.
Inc chair declared that no election had been had
ana on motion OF Senator Halbo.t, tha conyen-
lion sdjGuenfd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
The n Hrkels,

BALTIMORE July l5.-Virginis Ga old -; dc
deferred -; do consolidated 82s: do 81 a.
rIes -; psst due coupon 90; new 10 40s 66i bid
Howard st and Western super 3 6OsS4 25; do
extra 26s$5 25; do family 50,S6 50; City
Mills super 5UaS4 60; do e1trs 75aS5 is; do
family 75s$7; do Bio brands 6 5Oa$6 81; Pa.
tsptco family 81 rs. Wbest-Scu.hern shippin Q
better; milling easier Western higher, but SPOT
inactive; South red lzOAl26; do amber l24s127
No2 West winter red spot l26Al2Gs July 1864
1855; Aug l23s,l23t Sept l23ial2S5 ; Oct 1851 q
l;04. Corn-SUuth nominal 10 absence of receipts ;
Western frneri Southern white 60 do yellow
e.; Western mixed spot and July 553 August
66s; september So: steamer 49l. Oats firm ;
Western white $3.50; do mixed 35s37. Rye
quiet at 80. Hay dull prime 10 choice Penna aud
Maryland 1856. Coffee quiet; Rio c,rgoss
ordinary orc to tair 94a1lt. Sugar firm; A soft 10.
Whiskey easier at Ill isSll2.
NEW YORK, July l5.-.Stocks irregular.
Money 3sS3. Flour quiet and Unchanged
wheat dull and unchanged. Corn quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15

If tie Prevailing sentiment of tho North re-
specii,g tho South lie fairly rcprcse pled ty
what is kaowu as tha anti slalwart press
Msssrs. Logan. lIoar and Dawes, sni Gsu RI,
Mahonu's other friends and allies 10 The Hsnate
will have 10 fed s0no other neens of promot.
log their popularity with their c,nstitueLts aud
kscping themselves toloro The public thao the
sbu std viliGca'ioo Of he Southern people
they ave heretofore employed fer those tur-
pass. Bat if the repubIics1s of The North
Case thelr assaults upon tho South how can
thos' ii Geaorsl Malone DO kept VI? Ma
hono'H attack viii ! e ridiculous without North
(rD helm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.
Aud noa Fredericksburg is TO hav.

Aud noa Fredericksburg is to hav, a park
The exterior # the State Capitol lie to &c
repsated. Tho work will be done ~ con.
Viois.
S.nusI Olrison has sold his Spitks farm, 2l0
ncres, 10 Loudoun county. to w. 5. ard j. II.
Mustell for fraction over $50 per acre.
There was DO meeting Of the officers of Tho
Virginia volunteer regiments 10 Richmond yes
terday, as was ezp:c:ed, 10 form brigade.
A military o.mpany Las been organ d at
BsrryVi!ie, to DO oaIlsd the Clarke L fes. With
g. II. Moore rs c.ptain and John L. Grove fret
lisutQusLt.
a snail wui:e girl, a5ou. II years age, al
tempted to commit suicide at HsnisonLurg
last Friday by cutting her throat With a kriie.
She wanted to cr,ate sympathy.
There are in Richmond 2lS Smiths, male
adults and females. proprietols or heads Of
tamilicF. Of these, 81 IRA white and l22
colorcd.
The earnings Of tho Norfolk & Western rail.
rad for tho month Of juno show 90 increase
10 receipts over las. year of SIG 99l 50, and of
S2l2. S39. 20 for tho year, over 1880.
The publication of a new weekly paper, 10 be
called tie Industrial South, is to be begun 10
Richmond 10 The curse Of the next ten days,
| under the editorial maragtm ,Gt snd control OF
Colonel James A. MeDonsd ard Msi,r Baker
Z. Ice.
The hent at the Tridsgar Iron Works. Of
Richmond. was so iotenss yesterday that wolk
had to be suspended. The heat of the fur
nscas and the suu tcg.thcr YVES Too much fol
the men. Two Of the work nou we're pres
tratcd.
Govcrrment snrineer arc 10 tegia woik utx
ftll on James river 10 deepen the chsnne. Ii
is thought that depth OF % feet en- be secur'
Cd from liz mouth 10 Riobmcnd. This vii
enable tho lHg,ss ooetn vessels 10 land and load
there.
Robert Atnis.e.d OF Richmond. bis patent
ed yorktown msdal that premises TO be 10
demand during the 5pDrosohing centenLlsl
Tho rrO6les CT WASH, Gion and Lafayette urt
90 Gee side, aud On tho Other Representative
Of hs surrender ct CORVALLIS.
The visitors at 'hc Ns.u:al B.idgo, Il Ok.
bridge o.u,ly, repre- sanliog several States ol
lie Ucor, una the Oft zIrs tf that vicinity,
haVs. through a committee, OF abioh C0lone
Ii. Z. Pa,s1ns was chairman. prepared q letter
| TO Mrs. Gnti,ld. clbgIatulai1g her Gpon the
prospect Ut the President, und Epressitg their
admiration for tho faith ard ooulase displayed
by her. End txprssoiIg tho b,liet that tho OF
tempted assassination will mako thu Nrr,b and
Stu fc.l that they ste memb,ri Of ono
family, and lhns do more real srtio5 to tie
osusu Of r(clccllialion than ell tho WsiltLn sld
spoken words sGce The ~tr eudsd