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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14
ANIJNRIyALLED HAIR DRESSING

Producing as rich and Clearly appear
ance as if nature alone had impaired it
Burnett's Cocoaine is the best and cheap
est hair dressing-kills dandruff, allays fr-
ritation and promotes vigorous and
healthy growth of the hair. No -other
compound produces these results.
The superiority of Burnett's flavoring
extracts consists in their perfect purity
aud great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids
which enter into the composition of
many of the Fictitious fruit faYors now
in the market.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

HEMORRHoIDS. II suffered terribly.
Had made arrangements with prominent
surgeon to operate. A friend advised me
to try. Giles Liniment and Pills. did
so, and to my unspeakable joy, got imme-
date relief, and am now cured.
J. l.. KENNIN.
Metropolitan Hotel, N. Y.
Giles Pills cure Rheumatism.
Sold by all druggists. Send forpamphlet.
DIR. GILES, 40 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial size % cents.
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Local and Other News.

Mrs. skerls, deputy sheriff Of Lee eoun-
". was up before his honor the mayor
Yesterday, aud fined ss5 and costs, for
appearing on the, streets OF Austin In
male attire. she appealed her case, and
gave bond for her appearance. before the
county court.
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And now Ed. Tracy, the Pecan street
horse dealer. is in a peck of trouble, and
to aggrayate it Is in the clutches OF the
law. Some days ago q Mr.. r. G. Brown.
living at Longview, telegraphed to Mr..
R. e. Rife, friend of his, to look out for
a horse that had been stolen from him.
Mr.. Rife. has kept a close lookout and
found the horse in the possession of Mr..
Koch, now manager of Pressler's Garden.
The fact of his being stolen horse was
communicated to him and he at once an
nounced that he purchased the horse from
Ed Tracy. On this information complaint
was made and Tracy was arrested yester-
day and hauled up before, Justice Gregg,
who placed him under $3.50 bond for his
appearance this morning, at which time
he will be examined. A4-a - q.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Mr.. Milos Miller brought in from his
plantation, three miles below town, yes
terday, few very fine and large cotton
hollis. Mr.. Miller has one hundred and
sixty acres OF cotton that, without some
unforeseen accident, will average nearly a
bale per acre. He has one hundred and
forty acres that will probably yield half
a bale. Cotton aud corn are looking well
in tina natOhborhOOl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14
Oneof tn, Results.

The Austin 4 Northwestern railway en-
terprise is attracting considerable atten-
ton everywhere, and is destined to IA
yorably effect the material welfare of this
city and the prosperity ofthe upper coun-
ties northwest OF us as no other undertake
ing ever did. Shortly after it was put
upon. ITS feet, an intelligent and wealthy
German acquainted with the country west
of Austin, opened correspondence with
that wide awake firm, Bertram ,Bruegger-
hoff & Moeller, with view of locating a
colony somewhere on the proposed line OF
road. Information furnished by the
firm was favorable, and the gentleman,
and an intelligent Bohemian, have
lust passed through the city on their way
to Burnet county, where they intend to
purchase ut least three or four leagues
and If it Is possible to secure suitable
land, six leagues, for the purpose OF locat-
ing a colony of sturdy Intelligent Bone
milan agriculturists.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

DR.. Chaplin. Of BRENNAN, well-known
az successful reyivalist, will hold
eampmeeting for the churches of Rev.
John ID. Wright, and other churches on
Wfllbarger creek, seven miles below
Manor, TO commence the fifth OF August
and continue two weeks, A very large
arbor will be erected and other extern
sIve arrangements made to accommodate
the large crowd expected to be In attend
auen
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

w oman primitive beauty and yIgOr,
which have been lost, can be restored and
retained by the action ofcertaih constitu-
tiOnal agents. These agents necessarily
all existing female irregularities and ex-
cesses. or distractions which produce i'll
health. The remedy must unload the
locked up secretions, add iron to the
blood, strength to the system and vitality
to the nerves. Such a remedy is found in
the use of ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs a
great triumph in the cure Of siekly fe-
molas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Debt, poverty and suffering haunted
me for years, caused by a sick family and
large bills for doctoring, which did no
good. Twas completely discouraged. UNI
iii one year ago, by the advice of my pas
tor, L procured Hop Bitters and COM
were ali well, and none of us have been
sick day since and L want to say TO all
poor men, you can keep your families
well a year with Hop Bitters for less than
one doctors visit will COSTA Working
man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Yesterday in the federal court room an
alteration took place between Hon. John
Hancock and District Attorney Jack
Evans. The dispute arose about a writ
ten agreement, said to have been made
in the case Of the United States v. Pear
son. OF. FL Paso, suit on official bond. in
accordance with that agreement, Judge
! Hancock made statement to the presid-
ling Judge, the correctness Of which was
challenged by Evans. Thereupon an an
CRY colloquy arose, during which Judge
Hancock charged Evans with being
devoid of all sense OF good faith and ut
teriy incapable of appreciating the ethics
of the legal profession, or words to that
effect. Evans gave the lie. when Ham
cock, with clenched hand, struck him in
he mouth. Parties present promptly in
terferred, and the judge fined Judge
Hancock $50 and Mr.. Evans s25.
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A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions ofyouth, nervousweak-
ness, early decay, loss of manhood etc,
L will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary In South
America. Send q self-addressed envel-
ope to the REV. JOSEPH L. INMAN, Sta
tion D, Nesg York City. m4tjY25-S1.
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When woman has a hen TO drive into
the coop, she takes hold OF her skirts
with both hands, shakes them quietly at
the delinquent, aud says, "Shoo, thereF'
The hen takes one look at the object to
convince herself that it ID Il woman, and
tnen stalks majestically into the coop. 4.
man does not do that way. he goes out
doors and says !: at is singular nobody
can drive hen but me- and picking up
a stick of wood, hurls it Mt the offending
biped, and observes SECT in there,
you thief The hen Immediately loses
her reason aud dashes to the other en- d
of the yard. The man straightway
dashes after her She comes back
with her head down, her wings
out, and followed by an assort-
ment of stove wood, fruit cans and
clinkers, and very mad man in the rear.
Then she skins under the barn, and over
n fence or two, ana around the house and
back again to the coop, and all the while
talking as only an excited hen can talk.
and all the while followed by things con-
venient for handling, and man whose
hat is on the ground. and whose perspira-
ton has no limit By this time the
other hens have come out to take Il hand
in the debate and help dodge missiles,
and the man says every hen on the place
shall be sold in the morning, and puts on
his things and goes down the street, and
the woman has every one of those hens
housed and counted in two minutes
Mobile Register.
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"OUT OF WORK,

and sick with my kidneys for years, "
wrote NJ. Alexander Ferris, of Chenango
Forks, N. T., recently. He used War
ner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. Now
he says, 81 cheerfully recommend it to all
persons suffering, in the same way"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

w. IL. Firebaueh 4 Co., Wholesale and
retail dealers in iron, hardware, wagon
material, tinware, etc., on Pecan street,
have large stock In store, and are doing
an immense amount of business. The
firm buys from first hands, and at all
times are able to fill promptly any order
for goods In the hardware line. The stock
of wagon material carried is very large,
ard is sold at very low prices. Tinware
OF the best quality and in endless variety
can be found at the above house,, Prices
are as low as possible at this house, and
1t is distinguished for fair and honorable
dealing. 49, s-a.T q
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14
The Statesman's Specials.
Especial to the statesman.)

LIBERTY HILL, July live re-
ceived several good showers to-day.
which gladdened the hearts of ev-
erybody, and restored confidence in
weather and things. Cotton il
growing and looking well.
Tue Northwestern railroad is the
leading topic generally.
Indignation has been expressed a
the attempted murder of our presi
dent.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Houston Holland, festive darkey
down about Hornsby's bend, was brought
in yesterday and lodged in Jail. Houston
found things dull down in the bend and
proceeded to load up with firearms
and such things to make them more live
ly. He went out and stole two chickens
to commence with and then proceeded to
kick up muss and was having a high old
time when he was arrested and hauled
up before Justice Hornsby, who commit
ted him to Jail in default of bond.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

The thirty-seventh annual session Of
the Rollins Institute, Botetourt Springs,
Virginia, VIII commence on tine l4th day
of next September. This institute is sit
uated ia region entirely free from ma
laria and in a climate the most healthful
and desirable on the continent. Every
advantage Is afforded pupils, and the ut
most care is given to their moral and
physical training. For fun particulars
see advertisement in another column.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Bill Hines, a rather prominent and well
known character, was brought down
from Llano county yesterday and lodged
I'm Jail. He was convicted OF theft Of
horses and sentenced to the penite ntiary
foC five years. He appealed his ease and
was brought to this county for safe
keeping, pending appeal. John Golden,
well known in this city, was also brought
down from the same county, and will go
to the penitentiary for, five years for theft
of cattle s-- - s+.ss
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14
FIFTY FAMILIES

are now ready'to locate, and only await
the selection of lands. All these families
have means, and they will be followed by
others from Europe as soon as the colony
is located, which will be at an early day
If lands can be secured in sufficient guam
titles. They propose to pay cash for homes
and would have purchased in Fayette
county had it been possible to secure
land in large bodies and at low rates.
The above gentlemen are expected to re-
turn in day or two, when the result OF
their trip will be made known.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Mr.. w. Moses the fashionable and pop
aIlar clothler, COS Congress Avenue, Will
for the balance OF the summer sea-
son dispose of his large and elegant
stock of clothing at greatly reduced
prices. They have been marked down to
the very lowest figure possible, and can
not fall to satisfy all who are in need Of
superior well-fitting clothing. The stock
is large, and will be sold to make room
for large and costly stock OF fall and
winter clothing.
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FRANCIS B. FORSTER,
f. w. GLENN,
r RERTRAM

The Acknowledgement received letter
Yesterday. from Capt. Neal Caldwell,
duartermaster of the frontier battalion,
dated Blanco Canon. Capt. Arlington
had lust returned from scout as far as
Doane's store, ON Red River, making
three arrests, Horse thieves from the
Indian Territory are depredating along
the border on the Texas side, and Capt
Arlington Is preparing to break up the
gang and put stop to their raids. Not
long since band of thirteen Indians,
with fifteen head of loose horses, were
seen at Running Water, above BLAMED
Canon. They were going south, and
were seen a few days after by buffalo
hunter, and are now supposed to be in the
neighborhood of Four Lakes, New Mex
leo.
The weather has been exceedingly dry
and cattle on the plains are dying by the
hundreds from the effect of alkali water,
all the fresh water having dried up
Large fires have occurred on the-plains
and the range has been badly dam.
aged. Captain Caldwell expects to reach
Austin about the fifteenth of this month
The governor pardoned the following
coiftiets and their time being out within
few days: Fayette Richards, convicted
of mausiaughter and sentenced to two
wears in the penitentiary from Shelby
county. Cicero Wheeler, convicted OF
mansIaughter and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiarY from Shelby county.
The governor will render his opinion
in day or two in reference to issuance
of land certificates to certain railway
companies that have not, it is alleged,
complied with their charters.
The comptroller holds that persons So
liclting job printing must, take oJft. a
drummer's license, Those soliciting ex-
clusiyely for subscriptions are exempt.
The board of veterans, consisting of
Col. johnson, Judge Hunter and Judge
Brewster, met at 3 O'Clock yesterday eve
ming to consider the claims of applicants
for veteran land certificates. They
passed upon thirteen claims=-allowing
seven and rejecting six. Five ofthose al
lowed were represented by Messrs. Stew
art & Habicht, They meet again this
morning At 9o'clock.
General S. b. Buckner, OF Kentucky, is
i'm the city, and yesterday called on the
state departments to gather information
I'M regard to Texas railways and railway
enterprises. The information is to be
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

A novelty in theway Of purgatlves, is
BAILEY's SALINE APERIENT. 1t effer-
vesces and sparkfe5 just like glass of soda
water, is just as pleasant, and for consti-
patton, sick headache, acid stomach and
heart burn, it is just the thing
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Ayers Pills contain no croton oil, calo-
mel or mineral. They are compounded of
pure vegetable extracts, which have posi-
tive virtues and always cure, where cures
are pOssible
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Because 1t adds 10 personal beauty by
restoring color and lrstre TO gray or faded
hair, and is beneficial to the scalp, is who
Parker's Hair Balsam is such popular
aressing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

We have known persons to doctor for
years for Consumption, all 70 no enect.
Though they had a cough, felt pains IN
the Lungs, were depressed, weak and
many other symptoms tending to that
disease. vet there was no structural I'M
soundncss Of the Lungs, all these syms-
toms beng caused by the Liver being
sluggish, and the stomach weak. IN al
such cases the diseased conditions yielc
.sreadlly TO summons Liver Regulator, and
sthe patient y invariably brought back
- health
- ~ have been down eenyears with Liver
Disease, have had severe pain in my
han side for three yehrs with dry cough =,
this last Fall the cough became severe,
and I coughed. mp half a gallon q day.
The beat doctors IN Atlanl3 md 4, ' settle
iment sAid Il was the last stage 81 Com
sumption. was weakened down 80 nv
New Years day that / had to take nv
bed. sent and got your medicine. (Sim-
mons' Liver Regulatory and have taken IL
regularly. Ny cough isnearly gone (, 1 am
able to sit up half the day. "
q. NJ. DoDE, N. p, East Point, Ga-n
.o,d ana vounr-male and female--take
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

We have a speedy and posit-,s s.e
for estarrh. diphtherIa, ca .aeT NOR : and
head ache, In Shiloh's Co. :. ne ,..s'v.
A nasal injector tree viii, ,eh bottle.
Use Ii if YOU desire health and sweet
breath. -.tice 90 cts, Sold by Oscar
Samostz. druggist, Congress Avenue and
!. ..-... : rect. Austin. Texas.
fe5deodAw1y
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Ifyour head aches, you have dyspep
STA. or are bilious with torpidbowels, one
or two doses OF BAII.EY's SALINE APERI-
FNr will cure you. Il cools the stomach
acts pleasantly on the bowels and cost
only tifty cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

InustratedsIarriage Guide. 20 pages, cloth
aud gilt binding. so cents same in paper
covers, 25 cts. Manhood. 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 5 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. On. WHITTIER. the great specialist.
~ s.. Charles Street. st. Louis, No.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

The Houston Age Says Col.,y ~
Grant may give Austin a ,r>'s -
his Texas Western roaa
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Tho H.. xu-s1h Democrat say.
oond -, LII s3s can get plenty Of
W syT Of eseJSd wages In that city,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14


A large number of the order 1. o. o
f., from this city, visited Fiskyille Lodge
No. 2Is, to attend the installation of their
newly elected officers. d. d. G. NJ. George
Herzop. with the assistance of S. Ii. Rus
sell, Fred Carlton, T. l.. Wren and MI
johnson, installed the officers. Besides
the installing officers there were present
N. Wilson, Tn. Reissner, j. Bornefeid
DR.. Sophar, l.. Marcuse, George r.
Assmann, p. Haenel, G. Lundberg, w
sauter, Ferd. Wilhelm aud William
Smith. A pleasant evening was spent,
ID. ID. G. M. George Herzog Installed
the newly elected officers of Milan Lodge
No. %, 1. o. @. F., last night, which are
as follows: H. Metz, N. g.; l.. Mareuse,
v. G.; NJ. johnson, Recording Secretary
/. Stein, Treasurer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

Memphis Hospital Medical College
opens October Srd. Address the dean,
Memphis, Tennessee. june1ew2m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

The remains of Mrs. Mary Ann Thomp-
son, mother of Marshal Thompson, were
followed to the grave Sunday evening by
n large cortege of friends and acquaintan-
ICES. She was buried from the Episcopal
Church, Bishop Gregg officiating. Mrs.
Thompson was lady of more than ordi-
mary intelligence and possessed 10 mark
ed degree all the attributes that ever
crown the lite of a noble woman. She
was highly esteemed by all who knew
her, and leaves several children and a
large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-14

The directors of the Southwestern UNI
,SesAity, at Georgetown, met In this city
ind eoasidared bids for adding another
story, with mansaEd Roof. and other inn
proyements, to the university build
ing. The following bids were opened
and considered: Gardner Il Co., Ss5OOi
A. M. Cook, Jr., S74s9; J. III. Wilkin-
son, 1851; Texas Building Associa-
ZION, SASS. Piastsring and cementing,
~George T. Gag, $1,000. Iron work and
tin work and stating, Geo. A. Brush
s9O96.7s. Painting, Young & Co., $3.50
Tbe contract was awarded to the Texas
Building Association of this city.
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EvrcnTIvp MANSION. Julv

Executive MANSION, July u
8 A. M.-The president is comfort
able this morning. The rise of
temperature noted in last evenings
bulletin began to diminish about an
hour later. Pulse SO, temperature
80 Clio, respiration %.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July lis
A. M.-The unlavorable symptoms
which made their appearance yester-
day afternoon have entirely sub
sided. The president passed very
comfortable night, and this morning
his pulse is 90, temperature 80 Clio.
This would seem to indicate that in
creased pulse and temperature of
last evening was a merely temporary
fiuctuation. but al surgeons sup
posed at the time due to some mo-
memtary tax upon his nervous sys-
tenn, rather than to any unfavorable
change in his condition.
j. w. BRowN,
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Ola ana young-msle and female--take
.. s. s. fer ssy heed imPsrSty.
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Hon. Wayne MacVeagh, Attorney General of
the United States Washington, d. c.:
Allow me through you to assure the
president and his cabinet that they and
Mrs. Garfield have the sincere sympathy
OF our Texas people in the great dis
tress which has fallen upon our country,
in the attempt on the life of Gen. Gar
field, What is his condition?
j. II. MCLEARY.
, 1881-02-26
ST. LOUIS POLICE.
\ Long Story About b:x-vicc-prcs1t1ent
E:0laNu.

Spff<dt OQpdfeA 10 4As Chtdfo ITanhes
ST. Louis, Feb. .i.-sincc l3"usld was dcposcd
from tho position Of Eicc-IrceI'lcnt Of tho I''-
lIcs t,uar,i, and reduced to tho rnnk Of Commits.
sIoiler, thcra havo becn many stories told Of
him. Thu latest Ia, TINT he WIS arrested ore
night Inst week by a pu1!co oi!1ccr while ut Whr-
ron McChesnCys residence uli Chestnut 8srGet,
Tho fact thns he was In McChcsuey's
company u1one Iuoks bad, for tho lattcr
was tho Enrtncr Of Wakefield, the IeadGr Of tho
oil Rnmbters' ring. Tho story goes that tho
pcoplo living next door 10 bfcchcsnoy weEe
aroused ly bearing tho ofIcur OIL tho neat I'll"
gagged In rather loud cnlloQuy with somebody
In tho rcnr Of McChcsncy's house. IA wns gat!,-
erea from tho eonvorsaaou, tho purity hnlicd
had i,enn seen eomtuE out Of tho buck vate
ur McChrsneys yard. Tho hour wus nn
unlls.lMI enc, anl as tho party was n stranger 10
tho policeman lc hultcd him And demanded
To knhw his business. Tho unknown purity WIS
hear! 10 rxtsati that he wis Mr.. hu!lr.d. tho
conversation, III when tic policeman scen,ed 10
bu lII-impresscd with thu iHfoTmRtl0H. hut tho
etrnnugr tlnnIly sAttslcd hfnt. a1nt he went Ills
!:upt. Fox, ur tho Mounted District stnuop, who
Listened mud sn'd nothing. An s'or' was t';ade
Sout 10 ts SF aanah nI?s% and 1s.!s 's ss s@ ss
ChcAney's. mt ho callll not be fouul. 4
gunt!e1',an wto smoke fur h!lr. however. fafl
lsoland md ut!icrs ut McChesney's house would
~ 9ds ria!',, and T W. walll BE- sser thut r. r.
n1is ,ona II ha so G Geen ana ' sona pretss s IT, IL:
| tcctI,u work. He fearel, howosor. TINT lGlbl.
| catlon might partaIy lefcat tne ohJ"cts t. he
nule tn eet himself right, Every visit nude to
! McChesruy's had been In Mrcordnnce with NJ,
| afrnnRe pnn bctwcen llulatiIi and tue few &C.
| t;lial1!,ed With tho pln!. Ito was unnblr To
| kuy whether ill tho Information 1.t,n.lh WIS
uftcr II. McC!esncy's hat been t,ltaiised M ll ,nt.
ncgotimtio,a III thG hcasi. IT, however. llolnnI
4al ul,tniucti whnt lo was after. sn caplosien
| might l,o toDkel for Any .lay which would knock
pcoplo VINO 1.-Two near McChesncys think 1t MI
very strange. relllctnhcrMg US they do Hut Mo-
fsay oanS ys s be vsiter oeock !e M IL
| tlp morning. Capt. Fnx wHs seGn. bur his lips
| wGru scgIed. Thtr0 seems to ut nm understands
illK uts,ul,K tho policemen acquainted With tho
curious circumstances thut nothing IL To bu
suI.