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National Republican., 1881-09-07
Gaau TeliluIara.

Last night the members of Perseverance
Lodge of Good Templars held an open meeting at
No. 1923 Seventh street northwest, the occasion
being their first meeting in their new hall. A
musical and literary programme had been pre-
pared, which was carried out in excellent style.
Several musical selections We're rendered by the
young ladies' the Misses Cooke IN a duet and Miss
Murphy In q solo. The reading of "'rhe Office.
Seekers Soliloquy," which appeared in yesterdays
REPUBLICAN,. by Mr.. II. II. swCaringcn was well
received. The comedy sketch, - Man OF Nerve,
was produced by Messrs, Hubbard Robinson, and
Henry. Allcr this the visitors were pleasantly
surprised with refreshments In the shape Of cakes
made by the young ladies of The lodge. lemonade
and other delicacies. The meeting closed with
an address from Mr. J, W. CHldwell, of Georgia, an
energetic temperance worker, regard TO the
objects, accomplishments. ana tstiStios OF the
temperance order IN his StRta
National Republican., 1881-09-07
The Last OF Earth.

Mrs. Anna May Gustin, wife of George
A. Gustin, stcnographcr at the White House dur.
ing the Hayes administration, who died of heart
disease last Monday, was buried yesterday after.
noon from her residence on Seventeenth street
northwest. Deceased was In her thirty first year.
and was beloved by large circle Of acquaintance.
Her remains, cncascd by W. r. Speare, undertaken,
in Il walnut, cloth covered casket, looked the s,m
blance OF life Father BOland, of St. Matthews,
onciated, and the interment was In Rock Creek
Cemetery. The pall-bearers, comprising portion
of the clerical force Of the Executive Mansion,
were MessS. Crook, Morton, Balway, Childs, Hell.
phenstine, and THOMPSON.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
The sren, pes, ar TbIs climate.

Tothe Editor of THE REpuBL1CAN:
Have we naturalist at the Smithson-
ian, or any other place, who come to the relief
ofthe housekeeper in the effort to extermnate
the chinoh.bug7 II would seem possible to rid our
houses Of this pest If we could understand their
habits and go intelligently to work to destroy
them. Experience has proved to many that
thorough cleaning in March is not protection for
the year-not even for two months The time has
gone by when they live only in and around bed
stcads. They arc found in many of the public
buildings In this city, among papers, on shelves,
and in drawers. They infest new furniture as II
comes from shops We have suspected that they
live In our gardens, and they are in places in our
find anything to eat-certainly no human beings to
bite. If we have an entomologist who can instruct
us so that VIC may make successful war upon this
greatest pest of our climate he will receive the
gratitude ofall SEKEEPERS.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
g. o. ana lO;S9 a. IN, nj = 2, ana KY p n,,. IN;
Ainin NinirIunnnN.

There was filed in the Office Of the
Recorder OF Deeds vested day certificate
of the act Of incorporation Of the Ma
tional Capital Mutual Beneficial Associa
ton for Unmarried Persons, The object of the
association is 10 provide substantial aid TO holders
ofcertilcates who contemplate marriage, to be paid
amer contamination of marriage or amer q term Of
years. The capital stock is sl,lOO in shares OF IL
each. The trustees are r, b. Mitchell, L. W. Whit
takcr, and A, A, shisslor, Of Washington; John II
Derr. John A, Raber, George II. Reinhard, j. Frank
Philadelphia.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
nrIghton I,rnch Races.

CoNEY ISLAND, Sept, 6,--First race--threC-
quarters ola mile Sir Hugh won. Time, ll6, French
pools paid SlolO. Second race--one and an eighth
miles Fair Count won, Time 1865, French pools
paid S2Ojo. Third race--lhree' quarters Of mile.
olivia won. Time, l;l6, French pools paid sl7,G0,
Fourth race--one and aquarter miles, Parole won
French pools paid $500, Finh raco-handicap
sweepstakes. Sly Dance won. Time, 237l6, Frent h
pools paid sli2iO. Sixth race-slecple sh lrt
course. Lizzie ID. won. Time, 4:l75z. French
pools paid $3.50.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
ror,,,.. r,yor. 20 nv irish Ind.

The wheel OF fortune turned most iavOfably for
poor Irish lad, James OGorman, who came to
He had seen the advertisement of the Louisiana
state Lottery in the newspapers, and the thought
occurred to him that lie had better give II trial
Accordingly on the jth OF July hc sent 81 to NJ. A.
Dauphin, No. 2l2 Broadway, New York city, for
the drawing OF the 18th instant. In few days he
received the ticket No 3,5F He received telc-
gram at No. SO ~ Delaware avenue, where he is o
barkceper that the ticket had drawn $1,000, and
rs he held half OF g. that he was entitled to 50 500
such pile of money was indeed fortune to him.
He obtained IL this wcek.-Phlddelphtd Sunday
Mere,yyJ TtlU 0i
National Republican., 1881-09-07
nnainess Resumed in the Equity Couri

After months vacation Justice Wylie
yesterday occupied tho bench in the Equity Court
and disposed of the following cases; Fowler VS..
Dick auditors report confirmed. Power VS..
Power referred to auditor. McAuley VS.. Nc.
Auley; sale ordered and w. Il, Woodward ap.
pointed trustee steptoe vs.. steptoe; final ratih.
cation of sale ordered. Walker vs.. Boyle; lot Il,
Lackeys subdivision released, Leonard VS.. John.
son; sale finally ratified and auditors report con-
frmed. Stewart vs. Lord; motion to quash sub
prna overruled. Connolly VS.. Connolly and
Mosher VS.. Mosher; sale finally ratified. Wood
ward VS.. Northern Liberty Market Company;
rights OF shareholders established. Frazier vs.
heirs OF Frazier; auditors report finally ratified
Barnes VS. Lowell; Elliott appointed trustee in
place of Hunt. RUIZ VS.. Tucker; pro confcsso on
certain defendants Mclean VS.. Barker; W. II,
Riley admitted party complainant. Thompson vs.
Thompson reference to J, n, Oliver to take proof
ratified. Shehan vs.. Shehan sale finally ratified
and cause referred to auditor Doyle VS., Glddlngs
security for costs ordered and pro confesso set
aside. Stump VS.. Balloch' injunction granted
and time to take proof limited. Miller VS.. Hop
klns; auditors report finally ratified. Davidson
VS.. simpson same action. Harvey VS.. Hinton and
Morrow VS.. Engle pro ,nfGsso against stdefendants
Skinner vs.. skinner; condemnation OF credits in
hand of garnshee. Adjourned till Monday, Sep
tember ~, 1881, at ten u. IN.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
Tho National sncc.Depos,, Compan

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing. watches, icwclry, etc. Call or address
Ilerzog, SOS Ninth st.. near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1881-09-07

WE understand that the elegant restaurant and
oyster saloons Of McSsrs. Harvey Holden VIII re.
omen this evening september :, 0t six o'clock, for
the sea. on This establishment has been closed
for some weeks past for the purpose Of 2 thoromgh
renovation aud to increase their facilities, ~ rs
now ono OF the most complete houses Of the Kind
in this country. The same standard OF excellence
which has made this house reputation second 10
Harvey & Holden control for the District OF Co.
iumbis all the oysters from the most celebrated
oysier.bcds of the briny deep, so that lovers OF
ING the choicest To be had anywhere. They Will
bc pleased to sec their old patrons and the public
on this occasion,
National Republican., 1881-09-07
The Cheas Congreas.

BERLIN, Sept Elm the chess contest
to-day Mr.. zucRortort beat Messrs. Sohnetz and
Minckowitz, and BIr. Riemann beat Mr. Mason.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
Notice to Mt. Vernon Passengers.

The Steamer w. w. CORCoRAN,
which has bcen recently built and furnished Il. 7.
BLAKE, Captain), Is the only boat allowed to land
passengers ut Mount Vernon Wharf Round trip 81,
Including admission to Mansion and Grounds
Steamer leaves Seventh street DAILY Sunday er-
ceptcd), at 10 a. M, and returns about y. m.
J. MCn. IIOILINGSWORrH,
Snpt ladies' Mount Vernon Association.
j.. l.. DLAKE Steamer W. w. Corcoran. lei
National Republican., 1881-09-07
Iron Biitcrs.

corner fifteenth street and New York avenue con-
tinues to receive valunbles of all descriptions Tor
safe keeping nt very low rates
National Republican., 1881-09-07
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
TIL. weather Tn.nnr.

For The Middle atlantic States, including
the District Qt Columbia fair ,cedther westerly tcinds
lotccr barometer, stationary or higher temperature.
Tho thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows: Jam. 75o; 11a m, $40; 3 p M, 500; Up.
m" So lip. M, SO0; maximum, o5.2oi minimum,
79.6o
National Republican., 1881-09-07

Turkish. liussinn, and sulphur Baths. 903 ]
street. Only first class bath In the city.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
pr. noyee's Turkish hath,

800 y st., near Judiciary So, will occupy new bath
October |, 1917 q ST., opposite Riggs House.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
&Sucafional.

T AsELL INSTITUTE, No. OO9 siXTEENTH
- street nprthwest-Mrs. l.. T.. SMITH, Principal,
sEypTEiMilER u 10 select nmsiisb ami UassicaI
school, with superior facilities for French. The Prn.
cipal Will give the and comforts OF pleasant
home TO six young girls. Circulars may be obtained
nt the bookstores or from the PRINCIPAL. se7-fm
National Republican., 1881-09-07
GEORGETOWN COLlEGE.

School will he resumed on THURSDAY, sth inst,
In the Classical Scientific, aud Commercial branches.
tember onward
Terms for day scholars, $50; for half fboarders t0O
for boarders 500 per annun.
Private instruction given in Analytical Chemistry
at special rates.
School tickets may bo obtained at the Office OF the
Metropolitan Railroad Company. The cars pass
within two squares of the college For further par
ticuiars apply TO sc6 2wl 7. y. HEALY, 81.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
A TRUE ToSIc.

TRu. ToSIc.
IEoS BIrrErs arc h'ghiB recommended for all
Disedses requiring a certain aud c6icicm tonic e.
pecidiy Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Intermittent FevTs
Hdnt Of Appetite, Loss Qr Strength, Lack Of EncrgH
DC Enrichss ne blood, strengthens Ne muscles, and
oires nc,v he 10 he aerres They act lke charm
ne digestive organs, remoring all dypeptic symptoms
ach as tasting he food bcicag, heat IN he siomdch
heartburn &c. The only Iron PREPARATION that ,cW
not blacke he tceh or gire headache Hii,e for The
b Book, 90 pages, amusing aud usefm reading, sent
free.
BRows CHEMICAL CosrANY, Baltimore, Nd.
"AIlerney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderncy butter churned every morning
and delivered in Ib Ward" prints at 3oc. porlb
Also cottage cheese &C. per ball butermilk, DC. per
quart, and sweet milk Sc. per quart.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
LOCAL MENTION.
Pools.

Pools on the regatta will be sold at the Imperial
Hotel on Wednesday evening the 5th september
1881.
National Republican., 1881-09-07
and Ohio Depot, corner New
Jersey avenue and q street.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

Trains marked daily, tsunday only. Other trains
Lily q pxCpDt SUNDAY.
National Republican., 1881-09-07

DIRECT TO
LOWER CEDAR POINT,
THE FINEST REsoRrbN THE POTOMAC.
Grabbing Fishing, Boating Salt Water Bathing; New
Bathing Suits and Shoes.
The fine and fast steamer
j. W. TEIOMPSON
Will run every day, including Sundays until middle
Of september saturdays exceped), leaving the COM
panyH wharf, foot OF sixth street, at $50 m. sharp,
arriving at Lower Cedar Point ut 1890 leaving at $40
u, M, VIII reach Washington nt 10 u. m. Meals fur
nished on boat and grounds, 50 cents
FIRST-CLASS BRASS AND STRING BANDS
engaged for the season the boat and at the Point
FiTst-class accommodations. Delightful time. Post
lively no improper persons allowed on the boat or
grounds. Officers will be stationed at both places to
refuse admittance TO such. For the accommodation
OF visitors checks will BIO given for parcels len at the
Point for safe keeping Fare 10 cts. round trip Chill
dren under ~ years OF age, hnlf fare
Parties wishing TO make arrangements for excur-
s0ns to Lower Cedar Point viii apply the boat at
the Office OF the 81. James Hotel, or to W. y. Roose
1898 Pennsylvania avenue. RusDtf
National Republican., 1881-09-07

HNIIE BOYS ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGB
SCHOOL begins Its fourteenth year on the 18th OF
September in Dr. Snnderand's Church, north session
See circulars at bookstores for the opinions OF
some of our woll.known citizens with regard 70 Its
merits For an interview with the principal or other
aua5-ini j. W. HUNT PRINCIPAL
National Republican., 1881-09-07
rom the lsracllles OF Washington.

Pursuant to notice large congregation ofladies
and gentlemen assembled at the Foundry Church,
corner of Fourteenth and streets northwest, at
half-pas seven p. m, for the purpose of uniting in
prayer for the recovery of the President. The
meeting was conducted by Rev. W. \. Ward, pastor
OF the church, who after briefprayer, read from
the ii. Kings, twentieth chapter. Fervent Gd-
dresses and prayers were then made by Chaplain
Gonzales, U, 5. N; n. S. Fort, Chaplain Kramer,
Mr.. q. NJ, Ashley, ana Brother Hilton, During the
| evening appropriate hymns were rendered, under
the leadership of Mr.. Frank Wilson. Al the con-
cluson OF the interesting services tho bcncdiction
was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. McRenney, and the
audience dispersed.
National Republican., 1881-09-07

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LAW DEPART.
~ ment Catalogues are now ready aud may be
obtained from the secretary, vs. NEWTON,
nu20tf 500 Seventh street.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.
The first volume OF General Bean-
regard history VI the war is com

The first volume of General Besu-
regards history VI the war is COM
pfctcti -----.---. ------.-.--.---.---
Mrs Jane G.. Austin is reported to
be the author OF the novel. The Name
less Nobleman." a.s
Recent investigation tends TO show
that ''Goody Two-Shoes' was written
by Oliver Goldsmith.
Sarah Bernhardt claims to have
made money at the rate OF nearly half a
million dollars a year while in America
Mr.. w. d. Howcils Is reported to
be travelling in the mining regions of
the West with view TO .'loeal color
lie intends To bring some mining chat
acters into his next novel.
? Rev. Joseph Cook has decided to
remain abroad for another year. and
will finally return to this country by
way Of India and Japan He is now in
London. preparing for another series OF
lectures there. ,,s,.sa, "a,
Mr.. Longfellow called the compass
plant, in ..Evangeliue" delicate" and
when some one told him that the plant
was alarge, coarse. rough-ieaved shrub.
hesubstitnted vigorous for. 'deiicate'
in the later editions OF the poem.
MIR. Sidney Lanier's health has
again broken down. and he has fled to
Florida in the hope OF restoration His
recovery from a similar pulmonary
trouble several years ago gives his
friends hope that the atmosphere Of
that region may again prove etiicsr
elouS. Rad EOS 80 r 81.
will of tho late Thomas
CARLYLE, in a paragraph expressing his
strong feeling OF good win toward
America. and especially New England.
gives the books he used in writing the
lives of Oliver Cromwell aad Frederick
the Great To Harvard University.
II. I. Trowbridge leads y very
quiet life at Arlington. Mass. in his
pleasant home on the banks of the
picturesque pond which has been dig
nified by the name OF Arlington Lake.
He writes n good deal. but does not
hurry into type. 1t is said that ne has
a novel under way.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09
MEMORTS SONG.

The earth cast OF her snowy shrouds,
And overhead the SKIES
Looked down between the sof; white clouds,
As blue as ch,ldrens eyes:
The breath Of Spring wis all too sweet, she
Too like the Spring that came ere he was
dead
The grass began to grow that day.
The flowers nwoke from sleep.
And round her did the sunbe TINS play
Till she was fam Il weep.
The light will surely blind my eyes. she said,
1t shines so brightly still yet he is dead.
The buds grew glossy in the sun
On many Il leatiess tree.
The little brooks did laugh and run
With most meodiDus giee.
D God they make a lOcund nose. she said,
All things forget him now that he is dead.
The wind had from the almond Hung
Red blossoms round her feet,
On hazel boughs the catkins hung,
The willow blooms grew sweet
Palm willows, fragrant with the Spring. she
said
He always found the first; but he is dead.
Right golden was the crocus fame.
And. touched with purest green.
The small white flower of stainless name
Above the ground was seen.
He used to love the white AMI gold. she said;
The snowdrops come again, and he is dead.
Iwould not wish him hack she cried,
In this dark world of pain.
For him the joys of life abide,
For me its griefs remain.
would not wish him back again. she said,
But Spring is hard to bear now be is dead
-Mdemdidn's Magazine.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09

The Captain laughed louder than
ever.
$50 you've each been telegraphed to
arrest the otiiers" he said. Who
could have played you such trickT
Then the Captain introduced me to
Dick Sleuth-xith whom had already
scrdpsd a rather informal acquaintance
-as brother detective from . neigh
boring city.
A fresh telegram was put into the
Captains hand. es' p
'Hal this explains itr' he exclaimed.
"Marwick has just been caught dis
guised rs q countryman. 1t was doubt
less he who sent the two kilograms. He
must have smoked you both out on the
train" a sH
Dick and shook hands, looked fool
ish and hauled of for repairs. T.
Ledger.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09
HUMOROUS.

1t Is terribly embarrassing to come
into town from fishing excursion and
lind there is not a tout in The market
-Bosioa Post.
Now is the springtime of our dis
content The season of marrying and
giving in marriage is upon us.-0si
City Derrick. @ -
Here is another attempt to deprive
woman of her rights. A male wretch
has got up an invention to prevent the
slamming of doors. Boston Commsr-
ciqI Buiietin.
The Law and the Prophets:
When asked his belief. a law student
Replied. in a way most impru!ent. 4ufs
Tnat his creed could be writ f..
In brief form. and to VT
e In the Law and the Profits" Poor student!
-Hnrrtfd idroeI;e.
A Somerville little boy. while look
ing out Of the window of his home. saw
a fan-tailed pigeon alight in front OF the
house. 30 mother, come here" he
cried; and see pigeon with hustle
and trail on. ''-Somerritle Journal
We know nothing in nature so
homely TO look at as 8 CLAIMS head. al
ways excepting q plug hat. and the two
resemble one another, so closely that
but for the difference in size it would
be hard to tell them apart. z-Bos.oD
Transcript. = 2 'i' ~ q
-Gilhooly bought cigar the other
day. and. as he lit 1t. the 'tobaeeenist
said. with pride: That's a line i'm
ported cigar els itr' responded
Giihooly. 1T has always. been a mys-
terry to me why Galveston does not raise
her own cabbages. ~ G1irssson ae,rs.
How wonderful are the revelations
of science. It has been estimated thar
q boy can hear q cali to dinner, though
half mile away. in thopsandth part
Of q second But a cali to duty Wei.
we don't wish to be bard on the boy.
but it often takes life time for him TO
understand it---Nsg Karen Register.
.-zGenevieye Ward is shocked beyond
all expression because men and women
are compelled to sleep in the same
sleeping ear IL il dreadful We bare
often worried over the same thing. a9d
been afraid to 20 70 sleep. lest some
woman should chloroform Us and kiss
us in cur dreams. No man Is safe In a
mixed sleeping car.-BuriiSgton Haus-
cue
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09
HOW WE CAUGHT HIM.

The banking house of Shavewell
Brothers had been victimized by an ex-
tensive forgery, so cleverly planned and
executed that, in detective circles,
there was but one opinion as to its
authorship. There was but one hand
skillful enough for such piece of work
that of Durnford Warwick, most ac-
cOmplished rascal, whose craft and cum
ming had carried him safely through a
long career of roguery in spite of the
best laid schemes to trap him. On this
occasion heavy reward was offered for
his apprehension
i had but lately been enrolled a
member OF the detective force. and was
ambitious of rising. Here was a golden
golden in every sense, for
whoever caught Warwick would not
only be made man, but would put q
round sum into his pocket.
While others were beating the bush
in different directions. | resolved to 90
on still-hunt of my own. l had in
formation that Warwick had a set of
associates in place about a hundred
miles away, with whom, it was not I'M
likely. he had sought and found hid
ing-place. At any rate. it could do no
harm to make a reconnaissance in the
neighborhood.
took the next train with view to
carrying out my plan. Securing seat
favorable for observation, / commenced
glancing over the morning paper and
my fellow passengers. 1 had no par
ticular expectation Of finding any one
answering 70 Marwick's description
among them-still it was well enough
for one in my place to keep his eyes
open. i'l7'7'-s si7'i-
1t was not long. however, till my &C.
cupati0n was interrupted. A plain
looking countryman. entering from a
forward car. asked and was accorded
permission to share my seat. He proved
one of those irrepressibly sociable fell
lows who sciH make your acquaintance
in spite of you ~.
He told me his name without waiting
to ne asked-it was Seth Wiggins. he
said-and strai@hrway inquired what
mine might be. didn't care to tell him
l was Detective Tyke. so merely an
.swered:
Smith"
"Du tell,', returned Mr. Virgins,
LOOKING as much surprised as if 1 said
Heliogabalus He was evidently one of
those who think it proper to receive
Whatever YOU may say with certain
polite astonishment
r When Mr.. Virgins had exhausted
politics and the ..craps." land given me
a census of the Young ones, he broached
the, subject that was uppermost in any
60.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09
Browbeating Witnesses.

The law is charitable. Ii presumes
that ali men will do their duty. and it
holds every man innocent of an alleged
CRIME until he has been proved guilty.
LAWYERS. ON the contrary. are inclined
To be uneharitable. especiallv towards
witnesses who TESTIFY against their
clients. Though they have sworn "to
tell the truth. the whole truth. and
nothing but the truth" the opposing
counsel usually takes il for grapted that
they will 90 as near committing perjury
as their fears will permit. Doubtless,
there is much TO be said in Justification
of the LAWYERS course. They see much
of the preyarication of witnesses, and
many attempts to conceal one fact. or
to exaggerate another. 1t is not strange.
therefore. that they should doubt the
truthfulness of any witness, when in
terested in a cause-and a majority of
witnesses are partisans. Their skepti-
cism is often made Extensively prominent
i'm cross-examination. The LAWYERS
manner says. "You have sworn to lie
and know it, and the Jury shall know
it, too, before l am done with VOC"
Then he puts series of questions for
the purpose of disconcerting the wit
ness, 50 that he NAV contradict himself
and thus spoil his evidence. Ii the
questions fail to effect the purpose, then
thew are REINFORCED by browbeating.
Daniel Webster once tried this method
upon a CLERGYMAN wife. Mrs. Green
ough, of Newton, Mass, a self-pos-
sessed and majestic-looking woman.
The question before the court was that
of Mrs. Badgers soundness of mind.
she having made a will during her last
sickness Mr.. Webster, who had been
retained by those who were trvino To
break the will, saw that the testimony
of Mrs. Greenoueh. she being witness
for the opposite side, would have GREAT
weight with the jury. He reasoned.
therefore, to spoil her evidence IL he
could He began his cross examination
by putting certain question, which
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-09

IA new book on etiquette advises
girls not to be treated by their gentle-
men friends to car fare. ices, or allow
them to pay any tririing sum, providing
it is simply friend or chance acquaint-
aDce met on the way-and not u near
relative who oilers it.