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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
dooDRUM's MURDERER.
Rsa not the Man if the Following
Confession is True.

Last Saturday while the writer
was in Nashville Gov. Hawkins re
ceived the following letter and we
Immediately procured a copy. 1t
was at once sent to Rea's ATTORNEYS
to see what they could make of it.
If the writer had not been so ex-
plicit i'll his confession he might
have made some impression on the
governor. He says he reload
ed the gun and replaced it.
Rea said that he loaded the gun
himself, telling the number of
shot in each, and it was found
correct. Gov. Hawkins noticed this
Inconsistency at once and we have
reason to believe that if nothing is
produced to corroborate the con
fessiOn the execution will not be
interrupted.
The handwriting of the letter was
rather good and it was evident that
the writer attempted to assume an
ignorance that did not belong to
him. 1t will be seen that nearly
all the words are correctly spelled,
but there is an assumed negligence
as to capitals and punctuation. We
give it verbatim. The back read:
"gov Alvie hawking
nashville teen"
And written on both sides of a
note sheet was the following:
may the l 1882
Gov Alvin hawking
Sir | see that W. w.
Rea is under sentence OF death for the
murder of James Goodrum of giles
county teen and is to hang may 10.
1892 Sir if he is hung you will have
an innocent man hung for / am the
man that done the crime L done this
deed with Reas gun | went in his
house at the back winder and got the
gun and shot pouch and went to the
back winder of the store and shot
through the winder at a man l thought
was a different man to the one l killed
| then Reloaded the gun with the pow
der, shot and paper 1 found in the
pouch and put it back where l got it
from
Rea was in the kitchen with light |
at the time [ am sorry L done the deed |
for Rea mas to suffer for my crime
Yours & tru
Sam. fisher.
We are not disposed to jest upon |
this or treat it lightly. There is ev-
cry reason to believe that the letter |
was written by a friend of the
doomed man to stay the execution
or avert it. Do you blame him?
1t was badly written, however, and
! will ,1onI+Iagg foil Of o+4,oo+ W.
might point out many defects, but
we forbear upon such a Serious oc-
casion. Who can say there is not
a possibility of its truthfulness?
Few may believe it, but it has
raised a doubt in some minds al
ready of Rea's guilt, and while it
bears upon its face and in the dis
torted arrangement of facts every
evidence of pure fabrication, it still
lwakens a bare suspicion of posi-
bic innocence. The lawyers here
nave it and will make the most of it,
out as far as can be known Rea's
execution will occur tomorrow.
WHO IS SAM FISHER?
There is no such man as Sam
Fisher living about here. In 1878
4 white man named Walter Fisher
was accused Of stealing some wheat
from Mr.. Burgess and ON trial j. K.
Trigg was the principal witness
against him. He had a brother
Sam and it is said he was seen in
.he county last year, and the theory
S that Sam was attempting to
lvenge his brothers disgrace and
vent to j. K. Trigg's store to kill
him but got the wrong man.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The ladies of the Christian
church gave an ice cream and straw
berry supper in the halls of the
courthouse last night. Going to
press before we fully digest our
part, we cannot speak further.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

One of Rea's relatives visited the
Governor one day this week, we
are informed, to intercede in his be
half. The governor, while he
seemed much grieved and tears fell
from his eyes, remained silent, and
gave no intimation of the proba-
bility of any further interference
upon his part with the sentence.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Some miscreant shot into the
passenger train last Sunday morn
ing about daylight at Wales Station.
The ball shattered a pane of glass
right at a bridesmaids face and
near several ladies and gentlemen.
There is nothing meaner than this
and the wretch if caught deserves
mOhbing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Joe Ballentine, cold, was arrested
and committed to Jail the other
day, accused of stealing hog be
longing to H. NJ. Grigsby. He
says that his dogs killed the hog
and the children skinned it. Joe. is
thus relieved of any criminal intent
and would have been released on
his own say-so if the justice had
not held a contrary opinion. The
worst part Of the affair is the tax
ing of the only porker Mr.. Grigsby
had
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. Thos. Ross of Fayetteville,
with his family, have been visiting
the family of Mr.. Rush Williamson
near Pulaski the past week. Mrs.
Ross and Mrs. Williamson are
sisters.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The people generally seem not to
be so much exercised about Rea's
fate now as they were just previous
to the time he was granted respite.
Not near so much is said upon the
Snhipct NOW rs then
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Col. NJ. c. Galloway of the Mem
phis Appeal has been spending va
cation in Pulaski, stopping with
Capt. Jno. S. Wilkes and Mr.. Jas. A
White. His vigorous brain needs re
laxationoccasionally and for several
wears he has visited Pulaski.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. W. G. (Bud) McGrew is in
Nashville and last Monday was to
undergo the ordeal of having his
skull trephined 10y Drs Grant and
Eve. Several years ago he was in
lured upon the train and lately it
has assumed more serious com
pleNion, producing spasms at FIRE
qucnt intervals.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Our popular and enterprising drug
ig st, 4. NJ. Grigsby, calls the attention
OF mothers TO DIR. MoFFErT's TEETHINA
(Te6thiRg .POisdsrS). AnOdynes only
soothe and lull to sleep; Tsethina cures
the child, regulates the bowels, and
saves the parents many sleepless nights
of care and anxiety.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

DIR. MoFFETT's TEETHISA (TeethiRg
Pcicders), Cures Cholera Infantum, Di-
arrhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus,
Collie, Thrush, Hives, Eruptions and
sores upon the skin, Removes and Pre-
vents the formation of Worms in chill
dren; Allays Irritation and makes
Teething easy and not period Of suf-
fering and dread.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr. W. n. Webb has moved to
his new country residence one and
a half miles north Of town on the
pike. He has a pretty home. Mr..
Frank Webb remains in town. al
ways ready to attend to the bust.
ness At the foundry.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. A. j. McKimmin went to
Nashville last Friday to complete
arrangements for his. stock sale
which is to take place to-day. His
sales have grown to be the largest
and most successful of any that are
made in Tennessee except Belle
Meade, and this year, although
the drouth prevented many from
getting stock in condition, the list
is full.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Rodes' patent gate is attaining
wide celebrity. Flautt, NJ artin d
Co, who own the right for this
county. received an order for six
teen of them from New Orleans this
urnnL-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Rev. r. NJ. Tinnon of Nashville
came down Saturday night to visit
his brother, Judge Tinnon. He
preached ut the Methodist church
Sunday morning and at the Cum
bcrland church ut night.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The 1912 judgement given by
Esq. Alexander against the L. &
n. railroad included a certain
amount for mule. Not all for a
horse, as may have been inferred
from n notice in LAST Issue.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
A Varied Performance.

Many wonder how Parker's Ginger
Tonic can perform such varied cures,
thinking it essence of ginger, when in
fact il is made from many valuable med
icines which act beneficially on every
diseased orgaI. Inns.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Miss Laura Smithson gave her
friends quite a pleasant entertain
ment last Friday night. 1t is said
TO have been an exceedingly enjoya-
BILE occasion and the guests were re
called with refreshments and dancing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
A Lovely Letter.

We have had the following letter
for some time, 1t was dropped in a
country office insufficiently stamped
and hence detained and we pur
Joined it. We delayed its produc-
ton to give the parties time to die
or move to Kansas. The reader will
excuse the verbatimness with which
we print it: 81
Nov Sch 1881
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

1t is stated that the floods of last
spring damaged the works at Mus
Gle Shoals to the amount of $50
600. Nevertheless the COMPRESSION
al appropriation committee recon
mend an appropriation of only $3.50
600 for the improvement of the Ten
nessee river below Chattanooga.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

It don't take all the money you have
{" purchase a beautiful and fashionable
Lady's Trimmed Hat of US. We war
rant them latest styles and the cheapest
90 Pulaski. HARRIS SoLINsKY,
Under Antoinetse Hall.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

We understand that in some local
tiles cotton was slightly injured by
the frosts of Monday and Tuesday
nights. Some complain of damage
to garden vegetables.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
May Sth 1881
Miss Jimima.


my dear friend
secondly l endeavor to renew the mat
ter not as l think that it. is success
full but because 1 look at the respect i
has for you it makes me feel very sad
10 think over the solemn case how
does study about you and it not vaina-
BILE l really does think it useless in me
that is TO take my pen in hand to write
an interesting sentence in order to de-
eide with you that mean what L say
say is all true I suppose your mind
and attention are elevated other wisely
but | hope you may leisurely consume
the time to engage your mind and at
tentiOn with these words may they
gain the most interesting signant of
your heart you rememb Der the words /
formerly estated.to you expect to come
to the church Sunday and | hope to
meet you there trusting TO accompany
you that day il agreeable please return
letter
l will close by good
hopes of satisfacti
Remember me in all your
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Ladies who appreciate elegance and
purity are using Parker's Hair Balsam.
1t is the best article for restoring gray
hair to its original color, beauty and
lustre. lm-2
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mrs. S. S. Gully returned from
Nashville Friday night where she
went to procure the services of an
assistant in her millinery store.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The Commencement Sermon for
Martin College will be preached at
the Methodist church in Pulaski
next Sunday week, May %, by Rev.
ID /. Wilson
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. S. L. Zlnser, druggist, at Benson,
H., in writing to DR.. White, under date
of February %, 1882, says: 81 am sell
ing large quantities of your Dandelion
Alternative; use it in my family, and my
wife has derived great benefit from its
USE" Thousands of ladies are suffering
| from diseases peculiar to females, who
might be relieved and permanently
cured by DR.. Whites Dandelion Alter
ative. For sale by Sumpter & Son.
tiliun1
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Rev. David Warren will preach
next Sunday at Mt. Carmel at 1O3
o'clock and in the afternoon at 81
at his fathers house (Mr. Johnnie
Warren). On Monday evening at
y o'clock he will preach at Pros
pect He is a resident of Arkan-
sas now and is attending the gener-
al conference. His old friends will
doubtless be glad to meet him again
and hear him preach.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Tomorrow is the day Of the exc
cution of Rea. The town vii
doubtless be filled with people, bu
many who came before will no
return,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Miss Virginia Rose, whose visit
to this place was highly enjoyed
by her many friends, returned to
her home in Nashville last Sunday
afternoon,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

There will be a rush in business
tomorrow whether sales amount to
much or not. Such crowds make a
heap of fuss over small sales.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. w. II. Anderson has moved
into the building formerly used by
the Baptists as a church.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mrs. D. g. Carter, after attending
the diocesan convention at Nash
vile, returned to Franklin 70 spend
ONE weeks with friends there.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. \. J. McKimmin sold a
black yearling colt to Jacob Eel
last week. The colt is an OWE
brother to HOLLYWOOD, and is the
best son of Blackwood Jr. at the
same age. The price was $500.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

= 200 per year can be easily made
at home working for +. G.. Rideout Il
Co, 10 Barclay Street, New York
send for their catalogue and full par
ticulsrs. act27-iy
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
Always Refreshing.

A delicious odor is impaired by Flo
reston Cologne, which is always re-
freshing, no matter how freely used
Imp.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The Spenserian Club will meet to-
morrow friday night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Crockett, instead of
next Tuesday night.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Every town around Nashville was
supplied with one Of the big guns
ut general conference last Sunday
except Pulaski. They overlooked
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

They have a Russian blood hound
with the flying jennie that weighs
one hundred ond thirty-five pounds.
He's a powerful big dog.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Arthur NJ. Clark was ordained to
the priesthood at the Diocesan Con
ventiOn at Nashville last week.
Rev. ThOs. F. Gailor of Pulaski
preached the ordination sermon,
(which" the American say, IDEAL
ing with the subject of apostolic
succession, showed a remarkable
depth of research in ecclesiastical
history" Mr.. Gailor was also
elected secretary of the convention.
His brilliant attainments are rec
ognized everywhere and, young as
he is, are rapidly carrying him to
the front rank in a class where the
highest order of intelligence is the
rule
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

They have dug down deep to find
a firm foundation for the new
Presbyterian church, and have
begun to build it as on a rock.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

In order to secure a purely health
full sanitary condition of the town
there are many places in Pulaski
that require attention.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The school children are all i'm
mersed in preparations for the
usual commencement exhibitions at
the different schools.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The house on the corner Of JEFF
ferson and Third Main, where Mrs.
W. c. Flournoy intends to reside,
presents quite an improved appear
ance, having been repaired and re-
ceived fresh coat Of paint.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. Erasmus Thompson ran up
to Columbia last Sunday. He was
attracted that far toward Nashville
by an irresistible force.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

The recent rains raised Richland
far above banks, but it fell rapidly
and its waters were soon confined
to the channel.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Good supply Of Rodes' patent gates on
hand at FLAUTT, MARTIN & Co.'S.
may19-tf.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mrs. Doughty who has been Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. F. Smith
son, returned to MurfreesbOrO, her
home, last Tuesday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Quite a number of Giles cOun-
tians have been to the capital dur
ing conference and the diocesan
CONVEX ton.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Cut worms have been going for
garden truck powerfully. They are
apt to be worse after the the cold
rainy spell.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Best tobacco and cigars can he had at
Corner Drug Store.
Anderson & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
TRAINS PASS PULASKI.
County Democratic Convention

Pursuant TO the instructions of our
respective committees, we hereby call a
convention OF the democrats of Giles
county to meet at the court house in the
own of Pulaski on MONDAY, JUNE
), 1882, to select delegates to the state
gubernatorial convention called TO meet
at Nashville on the goth day of June
1882.
We recommend that the democrats
of each civil district meet at the respec-
tive precincts on the Saturday before
the convention on Monday and select, in
such manner as they may see proper,
delegates to the county convention, with
proper credentials, and in such manner
as will secure fair and impartial con-
vention, rejecting the will of the people,
and so as to promote the harmony and
unity of the democratic party.
To avoid conflicting meetings we
suggest that the primaries take place
between the hours of , and 4 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, June 3.
BY order of our respective committees.
j. l.. PEARCY,
Chairman dem. Elk. committee.
w. +. BALLENTINE,
Chairman dem. Low Tax Elk. com.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Tobacco and cigars a speciality at o
&. Jones Il Co.'s. may4-tf.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Several persons came up from
Athens TO the show and hop.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. S. Z. f. Rose went to Nash
vile on business connected with
the bank Tuesday and returned
Yesterday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Misses Florence and Anna Rose
have been visiting in Lawrencebcrg.
They returned home with their
brother, Mr.. viii \. Rose. who
drove down after them last Mon day.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
The Ladies' Invited

To see the elegant line vi Trimmed
Hats, fashionable and cheap, at
HARRIS SOLINsRY's,
Under Antoinette Hall.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
WANTED.

10 white, 10 blue turkeys, and 10
white guinea chickens.
F. NJ BUNCH,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. Oph,iia Goldsmith is very
sick. The prayer for her recovery
is universal in Pulaski.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mrs. J. b. Childers will attend
the meeting Of the Missionary
Society at Nashville this week as a
delegate.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

If the presence of preachers is
profitable to Il place, then has
Nashville been permanently ben
Gifted.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Both the terms of Martin College
and Giles College expire the same
.day-to-morrOw two weeks.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Work seems to have been sus
pended on the burnt district for
some reason.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

According to announcement DR.
J. NJ. fowler of Columbia delivere d
o lecture upon Sunday-schools be-
fore the Presbyterian congregation
in Pulaski last Sunday morning at
IL o'clock. He also lectured the
children upon the same subject at
the Methodist church in the after
noon. Dr. fowler is a very jealous
advocate Of the system and impress
es his views with vigor of express
sion and thought that characterizes
him in all his undertakings. The
Pulaski Sunday schools -four
ish but not so much as they should,
and we hope DR.. Towler's sage
counsel may be productive of good
results.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
PEAS.

Stock peas 70 T sale by
L NJ RT-NCH
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
Ladies' Trimmed Hats.

A beautiful line of Ladies' Fashions
BILE Trimmed Hats just received by
HARRIS SoLlNsKY,
Under Antoinette Hall.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

DIR. J. VI. Wright, though not suf-
ficiently recovered to be able to
preach. assisted in the services Sun
daY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. j. II. Wilkes Of Nashville
has been on visit to his brother,
Can't. Jno. :. Wilkes, of this place.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

We have received the first num-
Der of Southern Industries" a new
magazine published at Nashville
with Rolfe 5. Saunders as editor.
1t is handsome pamphlet, plainly
printed, and contains a very large
amount of matter, well selected and
ably edited. Mr.. Saunders is a man
Of very great ability and a long ex-
perience in this line. The journal
fills want in this section and will
doubtless be literally supported by
farmers and manufacturers whose
interest it will champion and pro-
mote. Maj. Ben. P. Roy is the agent
for Giles county and will take sub
scriptions. The first number has
an article from his pen. The
stock and farming interest have no
warmer or ADLER advocate in this
section than Maj. Roy and the pa
per will do well if it secures him for
a regular contributor. DR.. T. B.
Harwell also has a lengthy, we'll
written article. Indeed, the initial
number abOunds in splendid mat
ter, and it also has a very liberal
advertising patronage which places
it upon solid basis at once. 1t
will succeed. The price is 81.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

Mr.. viii Smithson spent some
DAYS in Columbia this week
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18
FOR REGISTER.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce j POLK
ALTERNATELY a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk at the August election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
W. BRADEN a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk at the election next August
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-05-18

FOK COUNTY COURT CLERK.