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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FINAL

NOTICE Is hereby gwen 10 all persons inter-
IN estrd Ia the estate oi Joseph l.. 1uunge,
deceased, that the undersigned. ad illustrator,
will apply TO make II final settlement of said
estate at the Angus rcrm, 1851, OF the Probate
court OF Lafayette comfy, Missouri, 10 be be-
gan and held at the probate court room, in the
CITY of Lexington, on tie second Monday IN
August, 1881. JOSEPH l.. DUNGS. Jr.
iulNg Administrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
SHERTFF's SALE.
State to the use Of Mountjoy

State to the use Of Mountjoy
vs.. -
Melville Youree.
ID Y virtue of a special execution. issued from
ID the Office of the clerk of the Circuit court OF
Lafayette county. Missouri, wherein the state of
Missouri Mt the relation and to the use of George
NJ. Mountjoy, collector OF the revenue Of Lafay-
cite county, Missouri. is plaintiff, and against
Melville Youree. defendant, to me directed. and
returnable to the August term, 1881, Of said
court, l will, on,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1881.
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day, and In front of the courthouse door, In the
city of Lexington, in Lafayette county, MIS-
souri,, during the session of The said circuit
court of SAID county. sell publicly. by auction.
to the highest bidder. for cash In hand, all the
right, title. interest, claim and estate OF the
said Melville Youree. defendant in sald -execu-
ton. in and to the following. described real
estate, situate, lying and being In the county of
Lafayette and state of Missouri, to-wit: Lou
six Is6s). St. Thomas addition 70 Wsveriy.
1881. BENJAMIN ELLfOTT.
july16td Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FINAL ~

NOTICE is hereby gwen TO all persons inter-
IN ested in the estate of Robert Johnson. de-
ceased, that the Undersigned, administrator
Will apply 10 make Il final settlen ent of said
estate. ut the August term, 1851, of the Probate
court of Lafay cite county, Missouri, to be be-
gun and held ut the Probate court room. in the
city III Lexington, ON the second Monday in
Augut, 1851. THOMAS STASDISH.
iulyg administration
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
~ esied in the estate George Muir, deceased,
that the undersigned, admins tratrix, will apply
to make q final settlement of said estate. III the
August term, 1881, of the Probate court OF La
fayette county, Missouri. to be begun and held
ut the Probate court room, ~ the city OF Lex
ington, on tae second Monday in August, 1881.
DIZZY MuIR,
iuly9tJ Administrators.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FINAL.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons inter-
IN csIei in the estate OF Margaret Strobe,
deceased, that the undersigned. adminis-
ment Of said estate. Mt the August term Isl of
the Probate court oil Lafayette county, Missouri,
10 be begun and held ut the Probate court room,
in the city Of Lexington. on the second Monday
in August, 1851. STANDlSH,
iuNl hninistrnIn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

ia CINCINNATI man disappeared and
seven detectives couldn't find him in
nine weeks: But a shrewd politician
got the mayor to appoint the man 10
office, and two hours later he came in
on the run to be sworn in.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FINAL ENT.

NOTICE IS hereby given to all creditors and
IN others Interested in the estate of John
Warren, deceased, that the Undersigned,
will apply to make n final settle
ment OF SAID estate at the August term,
1851, of the Probate Court of Lafayette coun-
ty, Missouri, to be begun and held ut the
probate court room, in the city Of Lexington,
on the second Monday in August, 1881.
JAMES L.. WARREN,
JOHN W. TATE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
sHERIFF,s SALE.

State to the use of Mounijoy
VS..
Albert Jordan.
DY virtue OF q special execution, issued from
ID the Office of the clerk of The circuit court of
Lafayette county, Missouri. wherein the state OF
Missouri at the relation and to the use of Geo.
M. MounijOy, collector of the revenue OiLafay-
cite county, Missouri, is plaintiff, and against
Albert Jordan, defendant. TO me directed, and
returnable to the August term, 1881, of said
court, l will. on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1881,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon OF said
day, and in front of the courthouse door, IN the
city of Lexington, in Lafayette county. Mis-
souri,, during the session OF the said circuit
court OF salt county. sell publicly, by auction,
to the highest bidder, tor cash in hand. all the
right. title, interest, claim and estate of the
said Albert Jordan. defendant in said execution.
in and to the following described real estate,
situate, lying and being in the county of Lafay-
cite, and state of Missouri, to-wit: Fifteen
(lI acres, the south side OF The west half of the
northeast quarter, OF section twenty-one t2D,
in township dfty (50), of range twenty-eisht
(2s).
Given under my hand this 14th day of fully,
1881. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT.
julyl6td Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
A short Road to Health.

To all who are suffering from boils, ulcers,
scrofqla, carbuncles, or other obstinate diseases
Of the blood and skin. q course of Burdock's
Blood Bitters will be found to be u short road to
health. Price q; trial size 10 cents. Sold by
c.. W. LOOMS. aug6tl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Jacob Martzolf, Lancaster, N. Y, says your
Spring Blossom works well for everything you
recommend 1t; myself. wife and children lave
all used 1t. and you can't find a healthier family
in New York state Oct. s. 1880. Price 80 cts.
trial bottles 10 cents. Sold by c. W. LOOMS,
franklin street. arg6t1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
IT WASN'T MUCH.

A droll fellow fshed 9 rich old gen.
tIeman out of a mill pond and refused
the offer OF Is cents from the rescued
miser. "Oh !! that's too much ~ ex-
claimed he {; ''tain't worth it" and he
handed back 81 cents, saying calmly as
he pocketed 4 cents, "That about right"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

When the funny man of a London dai.
~ writes a good joke the editorial staff
is called up, oysters are served, and the
paper don't appear that day. And it Is
a noteworthy fact no London daily has
missed a publication day for ten years
back.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

In the ladies' cabin OF the Hoboken
ferry boats the following notice has re-
Gently been posted: "The seats in this
cabin are reserved for ladies'. Gentle
mon will please not occupy them until
the ladies are seated"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
FOR SALE.

WISHING to change my busI- -
w ness, l now offer for sale my "1
business property. on Water street, M!l
Lexington. The house is situated w
nearly opposite the Narrow Gauge railroad, is
we'll located for u saloon and boarding house,
for which it is peculiarly fitted, and has at
present an extensive run of custom. Possess
sion given at any time, and price very low.
Terms easy. (ml9tfl AUGUST SELLING.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
sHERIFF,s SALE.

State to the use of Mounuoy
vs.. aar
Thomas A. Groves
pY virtue Of. a special execution, issued nom
ID the Office ofthe clerk Of the circuit court of;s.
!ayette county. Missouri, wherein. the stats. OF
Missouri at the relation and to the use OF George
NJ. Mountjoy. collector Of the revenue Of Lazy.
cite county, Mo-, is plainti9, aud. asaiast
Thomas A Groves, defendant, to me directed,
and reiurnable to the August term, 1881. OF said
court, I will, ON .To+ ~
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9Th. 1881,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and i've O'Clock In the afternoon Of said
day. and in front OF the courthouse door, in the
city of Lexington, in Lafayette county, Mis-.
souri, during the session Of the said circuit court
highest bidder, for cash In hand, ali the
right. title. interest. CLAIM and estits Of the
said Thomas A.. Groves, defendant In said execn.
lion. in and to the following described real
estate. situate, lying and being in the county Of
Lafayette and state of Missouri, to-Wlt:s The
east hall Of the southeast quarter Of the north
west quarter Of section sixteen Q61 In town.
ship fity-one. t6l), Of range twenty-five C2O.
Given ander my hand this llth day OF July,
1851. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT,
julyl4td Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

The world is like q skating park nice
when you can glide smoothly over its
surface, but cruel and cold to sit down
on when you get you feet knocked from
under you!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
sAERIFF,s SALE.

state TO the nse OIL MOunJoy
vs.. .H
Joseph O. Shelby.
DY virtue OF a special execution, issued from
u the office of the clerk Of tue ciscuit court of
Laiayett. county. Missouri. wherein the state OF
Missouri at the relation and to the use Of GEO.
NJ. Mounljoy, collector Of the revenue of
Lafayette county, Missouri. is plsintla. and
rected aud returnable to the August teria, 1881.
OF said court, l will, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH. 1851.
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in he afternoon OF said
day, and in front OF the courthouse door. 10 the
city of Lexington. in Lafayette county. Mis-.
souri,. during the session OF the said circuit
court of said county, sell publicly by auction.
to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the
right. title. interest claim and estate OF the said
Joseph Q Shelby, defendant in said execution.
in and to the following described real estate,
situate, lying and being In the county OF Lafay-
cite, and state OF Missouri, to-wit: Lot eleven
Qll. In block eleven ny. st. Thomas addition
to Waverly.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of July
1881. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT,
july16td Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
How 20 save MO ney.

In diseases. of the Kidney. Bladder. Urinary
Organs, and Lame Back. avoid all internal
medicines and plasters, which, as best. give but
temporary relief. md use DAYS, KIDNEY PAD,
which will save yen annually many times its cost
In, doctors bills, plasters and medicines. a8t4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Go 70 Lo0Mlss Drug store ior MRS. Freeman's
New National Dyes. For brightness and dura-
billty OF color, are unequalled. Colors from 2
to 5 pounds. Directions in English and German.
Price Id cents. inlrQly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

@Oh,gfve me anything made of beams
exclaimed a Boston man taken sick in
the west, when asked what he would
have to eat. They gave him castor. oil.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Ayoung man ont west recently died
OF heart disease; he had the heart up
his sleeve. 1t was the ace, and when he
was about to take IN the gold he took in
the lead. 1913 -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

sultlnS ~ m
Self-Ab use-as
Mental anxi. ty
LOSS Of Memo
ry, r o n s In
Back or Side,
and e q 8 e s
that lead tocon-
sumption, In
sanity anc an
early 6 q e
The Specific Me
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

jag SPecIhc MedlcIne e Deing used with Won
Write for them and get full particulars. Price,
Specific 81 90 per package, or six packages Tor
IS 90 Address all orders to J. b. SIMPSON
CO., Nos. 1O4 and LOG Main St
Buffalo. n. Y. Sold In Lexington. by Chas. W.
LOOMS and druggists ever julySm!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
sHERIFF,s SALE.
State to the use Of MounuoY

State 10 the use OF MounUoy
Va.
Joseph Lee.
DY virtue of Il special execution, issued from
ID the office of tue clerk Of the circuit court Of
Lafayette county, Missouri, wherein the state Of
Missouri at the relation and TO the use Of Geo.
NJ. Mountioy collector OF the revenue Of La.
fayctte county. Missouri, Is plaintiff. and
against Joseph Lee. defendant, to me directed,
and returnable to the August term. 1881. OF said
court, I will, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TR, 1881, ~
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the FORE
noon aud 1--we O'Clock in the afternoon OF SAID
day, and in front of the courthouse door, In the
city of Lexington, in Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, during the session Of the said circuit
court of sad county, sell publicly, by auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash In hand. all tho
right, title. interest, claim and estate of the
said Joseph Lee. defendant in said execution,
In and TO the following described real estate,
situate, lying and being in the county Of LafAy-
ette. aud state Of Missouri, to-wit: Lot dfteen
il5l, block Is, in Hunters addition to the city OF
Lexington.
Given under my hand this 14th day Of July.
1881. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT, y
julyl2td Sheriff y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

A little girl was asked by her Sun.
day-school teacher: .sWhat did God
make you for ?" "To wear a red fed
der in my hat" was the prompt reply.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

The mother whs gave her little boy
castor oil was informed by the infant
that he would be much obllge if she
would castor oil elsewhere.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
Lexington Market.

In this report the wholesale prIces.sre given in
lett hand column, and retail prices In right hand
column. In country produce, the figures on the
left denote what the merchants are paying, and
on the right the prices At which they sell.
flour per sack. 8 3 so
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
aREDHor.

The iron was red hot when he said,
.'S-s-s-s strike ithard." The other an
swered,i "Wh-wh-wh where shall [ hi
hi hit it 2" "No mum-mum-matter now,
it's co-co-co cold.n r.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
ADMINISTRATIONS, NOTICE.

7 ET"TERs of administrator on the estate Of
- James Younger. deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the 18th day of July. 1881,
by the Probate court of Lafayette county. Mo.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them TO US for allowance
within one year after the date OF this notice, or
they may be %precluded from INV benefit Of such
estate; and if such claims BE- not exhibited
within two years they will be forever barred.
WILLIAM YOUNGER, Admrs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

The Place or Assembly-The Mecca
OF Methodism-Object of the
Meeting the Programme
A wonderful History.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
: FANTASTIC.

lB6staa Cosaineroial Bullettn.l
'sLet's strip the light fantastic toe"
said 4 chiropodist to his patient.
WANTED HER 10 CAST IT ELSE
WHERE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
Noting the Effects.

r. Gibbs. Buffalo, N. Y, writes :-"Hearing
your Burdock Blood Bitters favorably spoken OF
1 was induced to watch their effects, and find
that in chronic diseases of the blood. liver and
kidneys, your bitters have been signally marked
with success. 1 have used them myself with
best results. for torpidity Of the liver; and in the
case Of a friend of mine suffering from dropsy.
the effect was marvellous" Price, 81; trial
size 10 cents. Sold by c. w. LOOMS. aotl
A newspaper man, IN putting on his
last years. white vest, found q roll OF
bills in n of the pockets, amounting to
$120. which he had entirely forgotten.
F. S.-NOne of them were receipted.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
suEHB HEAR TIE COLLEGE.

From the College Journal.)
l. Student Ito servant at the door,:
"Miss -" Servant: "She's engage
ed" Student 81 know it; I'm what
she's engaged to"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Arabella (on her toes In a chair, clutch
ing convulsively at her skirts): ooh,
Bridget! A mouse! Come and catch it
quick Bridget: '.Sure, mum, there's
no hurry, if this one gets away, l can
catch plenty more for ye, num-"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Postmasters taking subscriptions are author
lied to retain ten per cent. to repay them Tor
their trouble
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
Supper will be administered to the

Supper will be administered to the
assembled delegates. Second session
devotional exercises aud an address OF
welcome by the president of the British
Wesleyan Methodist Conference. Re-
ception at the Mansion House in the
evening. Second day, first session
after the devotional exercises an address
on ''Methodism; its History and Re-
suits" Second session-subject to be
discussed after devotional exercises,
s'The Influence of Methodism on Other
Religious Bodies and Vice Versa"
Third day, first session-"Evangelical
Agencies and Methodism, involvlngthe
questions connected with the itinerated
ministry and lay preaching. Second
session-"Women and Their Work in
Methodism - '.Scrlptural Holiness and
How to Promote it." Fourth day-the
day being Saturday there will only be
one session, which will be devoted to
the consideration of s'Methodism and
the Young" Fifth day. Monday, will
be devoted first SESSION. to THE Lords
Day and Temperance" and second ses.
sion to Juvenile Temperance Organs
zations." &c. The whole OF the sixth
day Is to be devoted to the possible
Perils of Methodism." The seventh
day is to be set apart for the considera-
ton of education in all its bearings
upon the church and upon the ministry.
No fault can be found with the program.
me. 1t promises to give sufficient OPP
portunity Tor the display OF learning
and e%loquence, and it is impossible but
that deep and lasting impressions will
be produced upon those who are pres
emit at or take part in the discussions.
The council, as We have said. may not
legislate or judge for the Methodist
church; but il the discussions shall have
the effect of strengthening conviction, OF
removing doubts and misconceptions, Of
improving the methods Of christian In
.struction, of inspiring the higher mo-
tives and OF begetting higher resolves
the London conferences may prove to be
not only an immediate impulse, but q
source OF enduring benefit to the entire
Methodist communion.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
$4,000 TO

THAVE on hand the above amount of Money.
(which I will loan in sums to suit, on real es.
tate security. Office in the Intelligencer build
iEg. Uansl GEO. S. KATHBUN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06

Professor" said the student in pur-
suit of knowledge concerning the hab-
its of animals "whY does a cat while
eating turn her head first n way and
then another P" t'For the reason re-
Piled the professor, THAT she cannot
turn it both Ways at once"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
To Nervous Sufferers the Great
European Remedy-Doctor j. r..
simpsons Specific Medicine.

TT is q positive cure for Spermatorrhea, Seminal
i Weakness, Impotency, and all diseases re-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-08-06
THE
THE

in politics is an Independent democratic news
paper, always supporting the principles
and nominees oil the party, but
free to critlcIse arong-doing
in democratic oEcials,
high or low:
, 1881-06-08
FREE BOOKS FOR THE soHooIs.

A. resolution WIS 1liOU1Qu Mt tie last meet
ing Of Tho City Council dsrac.tne n rohort by
tho Corporation Counsel rs to tho powers Of
the city, OF Of tho l}onrd of Education, to pul-
chase sctool.books for tia frcs use OF thu
children attending tho public schools, wa
.lo not, Of course, know what yicw Of tic
uucsttou tic Curuorat,on Counsel may take
of the cas.. but there seems to be total all
senoa Of direct authority in the laws Of the
Stnte to D,!rclasu books. Tho nearest ap-
proacl, to uny suul authority in apy low of
tho Stnte Is provision ntlopted BY tna Inst
Legislature, In oue Of tt,s amendments to tlo
eenc1nl School INV. which authorizes the nj
rector, of the district schools 10 purchase Md
keen scl,oo].books to be loaned In their ,liscre-
tim to "tntiIgentn ci,llt]ran. Wesupnose that
ihers can In M nuesl1op al tn tJe po,yer nr
the State Loeislnturs to AUTHORIZE tic ,ocul
school authorities IN pttrchaso hooks III hr
loaned to so],ool-chiIt1ron apneraltv. INIT n
there apy s,,cl, authority now alycn hy Inv .
or hnye tho meal nchnol nuthorttios .uch
rny,,r fn Inn n,wrnra NJ nnv ltrcct Icrtsin.
ilyc urant for s,lr|, unrposnp
Thcre IL nothing lnrnnsistent with tte
,l,1fc ,,,,,cotin n evsta,o H., ;,rov,,,tn, TINT
tho scl,ool.bpoks shall bo furnished by tho
public, This is the r,,Ic in other parts OF tho
cuuntry, Tl,e uublio now furnishes tho school
of tl,e 1nuItors: II nlxo supplies the teaal,era
and tlo furniture, a.ti all tho necessary
equipments, Including clocks anu black.
bonrtls, III this city It supplies the ink. and
tho slutt-pe,ctts, and the chalk. Exaotly
why q llnp III drawn between slatc-pcnc,]s
and slates we tlo not understand, nor WHY
, 1881-06-08

JEFF DAVIS attempt 10 explain how he
happened to have his wlfe's arnns sbout Ills
neck wien he was cnptured Is properly
characterized by the st. Louis 9lobc- Demo
crnt hS" the gnuzlest thing IN modern }fteta-
turr." Mr.. rayls las written as follows:
/ had etme perhaps .t'fteen or trenty yaras
when a trooper Hh1Iopett ilp and nFdcEtA mo 70
halt and stirrerlcr. tn which l KAyc 4 defiant
nnswor, nt,,l, ArnppinS tho. shawl and raRlah
frDtn tny shotilfera. Asnnccd to"hts! him. He
leyclnl his eurthne ut mo. but expected It ht
1eo.l be would miss mo. mud tny intention wne,
tumble HIN stf M the other side. spring lhtu his
s1hiAlo, md attempt u cscnro. MY WIG,
who hat boon watohInR. whcn shO enw tho
Soldier nLn hts chrb!ne at t1c RIM fnrHhtt ant!
threw hor arms around mo. HUeccfA appended
on Instantaneous netiori, and. rtx.e1E1G8uR that
tho opportunity had been lost. tnrpch buck.
nnd tho murnff1y icing damp and chilly, passct1
on to tisc beyond tho tcnt.
1t Is oyidcnt that Mrs. Davis did not ex-
pect that tho trooper, "tf he fired," would
",nlsx" Mr. Davis, anil tho trooper probably
dbl not expect to "intss - either. II ha t,as.
missed, the alleged President would have
,ad to run the risk Of brace Of earblnes ai,t1
of otl,er troopers before he could have car
ricd out Ills amazing scheme. But n plan OF
escape wlttcl, Involved tho presumption Of II
"nl!ss" by trooper nj five pnccs was ton
funny for nny Use.