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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
The Surplus Fund.


~ NAH
We are glad to notice 10 the Amer
lean an open letter to Governor Haw-
kins in relation to the surplus fund in
the State treasury, though we dissent
from the mode by which the author
proposes to get rid Of it-Ehat is, re-
turning it TO the various counties. A
much better plan, we think, would be
to appropriate the money to the cree
ton Of two lunatic asylums-one for
East and one for West Tennessee.
That there are at present a large num-
Der Of lunatics in the State, who can-
not be accommodated at the one asy-
.lum in this division, is well known,
and as it is the imperative duty Of the
State to provide suitable accommoda-
tions for these unfortunates, we know
of no better use to which the surplus
now in the treasury could be put. We
would like for the question to be thor
oughly canvassed. PHILos.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
The Murderer Of Garfield.

1t is no doubt to be regretted that
people will insist on hearing repeated
the annals Of crime; but as long Is the
fatal fascination prevails, it is better
that the story Of criminal deeds should
be recited in the spirit Of history.
Whoever will read such a story should
not fail to peruse "Ridpath's Life and
Trial of Guiteau," just issued from
the press Of Jones Brothers & Co., of
Cincinnati, Chicago and Kansas City.
The work, without being needlessly
elaborate, embraces everything Of
interest connected with the trial of
the wretch who killed the President.
It is in the authors best vein. The
book, in addition to being published
as a separate work, is also issued as a
supplement to the Life and Work OF
Garfield" by the same author. The
latter book is thus swelled TO a very
handsome illustrated volume Of 800
pages, although the publishers make
no increase in the prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
. Decision Affecting the Mem.
phIS 4 Little ROnI1 RniIrOnd.

The Supreme Court of Arkansaw
on Saturday rendered a decree against
the Memphis q Little Rock Railroad
Company in favor of the State, order
ing the sale Of the road on the Both
inst. to satisfy a judgment of over
100000. In January, 1860, the State
passed an act loaning the road 500,
900 The judgment is for principal
and interest on the amount to date,
and isa God send to the depleated
State treasury, and those in favor OF
an amendment to the Constitution Of
the State forever prohibiting tho pay
ment Of any portion Of the Hoiford
levee and railroad State bonds look
upon the decision with pleasure. The
decision, however, has no direct ref.
erence to said bonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

No. 4375-In the Ohancery Court Of Shelby
county. Tenn.-The State ~ofTennessee ct al
VS.. Adolph CaspRri ct al.
I appearing from affidavit in this cause
i that the defendant, James N Walker, Is a
nonresident of the State of Tennessee; II is
therefore ordered hattie make his appearance
in Memphis, Tenn, on or before tho
FIRST Monday In April, 1882, and plead, answer
or demur 10 complainant bill, or the same
viii be taken for confessed as 10 him and set
for hearing OK parte; and that a copy Of this
order DO published once q week. for four sue
oeeeiye weeks, In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of February. 1852.
A oopy-Attest:
RI BLACK. Ciork aud Master.
B Lea, .GPM Turner and Taylor a Car
roll, soPra for comppt. l5 Isl 2S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
A CHASTITY TRAGEDY.
Assassination OF the Famous
Scarlet Woman and Her
Mother.
Special TO the Courlsr-JOurual. ]

Speclal 70 tne OOufler-J ournat.I
Mr.. VERNON, KY, March Last
night Mary Sigman, the famous scar
let woman of Roundstone, and her
mother, Rhods Sigman, were assassi
mated by an unknown person. They
lived about seven miles from here.
The assassin entered the little cabin
about midnight, and shot first at
Mary, with an instantly fatal result.
He then went out and consulted with
some one, and shortly after returned
and killed the old woman. Mary's
little children gave tho alarm to the
neighbors when the assassin was gone.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED PARTIES.
There were nine wounds on the body
Of Mary Sigman, FIVE of which were
singly fatal. The assassin fred fifteen
shots in all. There is no doubt that
he had eonfederates. James Bishop.
a rough looking character, who came
here last Friday from Tennessee, has
been arrested charged with the muir.
der. He is now in jail, and his trial
is set for Friday. A warrant has been
issued for the arrest Of A.. S. Hender.
son and William Hysinger as accesso
ries. They will be arrested to night.
They have already stated that they
could swear enough to establish
an alibi for Bishop. James Bishor
is a brother of Mat Bishop, whC
was killed at Mary Sigmsn's house
more than a year ago. William
Hysinger is a brother of Adam Hys
niger, who was killed at the same tim,
with Wat Bishop. The Bishops an,
Hysingers are cousins. The circum
stantial evidence against these men /
very strong. Henderson Is a brother
in-law of Hysinger. The general be
lief is that Mary Sigman was muir
dered as a qualification of vengeance
for the death Of Wat Bishop an,
Adam Hysinger, who we're killed b,
Alb. Fisher. County Judge McClur,
and the County Attorney went to tn,
scene of the murder to day. A Cor
oner's inquest was held and the yer
dict Of the jury was to the effect tina
the two women were murdered b,
James Bishop. The excitement run
high aud there is some talk of lynch
ing. A guard has been placed arount
the jail tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
SaturdaY. March I8. I882-
Attachment Notice.

Before ? j Quigley, j. p, for Shelby county.
Tenn John Dillon VS.. Swansey johnson.
this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 1856 of the Code az
tennessee. and returned, levied upon Inc
properly 81 the defendant, Swansey johnson.
PENDANT ia indebted TO the plaintiff in the ann
Qt nineteen dollars and ten cents (Sip. iM. dna
by account, and that the claim rs iust. and
that the defendant is a nonresident Of the
otaSe Of tennessee; II is therefore ordered that
betore, me on tho 18th day of April, lss2, ~ 10
o'clock m, at my office, No. IS Adams ~
Memphis, Tennessee, and defend said ~
tachment suit within Tho time prescribSdbv
law, or the same will be proceeded with ey.
published once a week for four weak IN tbeo
Public Ledger. 0'A )" the
This the 7th day Of March, 1852,
fSWb PJQUIGLEY, Up,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
Sweet Breath aud Good DIges-
ton.

The breath s~weetened, foul odors
from the body removed, food thor
oughly digested, good health perma-
nently maintained, by using Browns
Iron Bitters. A true strengthener; a
sure reviver.
S. Mansfield & Co.. W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
Mide Nnrend CaIamitY.


The outlook down the river is yer!
gloomy. There is no doubt that thii
is the most disastrous food known il
the history of the country. The los
of life has been considerable, suffer
ing is great and on the increase anC
the damage to property is incalcula.
bic. Hundreds Of people r on the
point Of starvation, and cannot readily
be reached from the outside world
Some of them are at mac.
cessible places and may die FOL
want Of the necessities of life,
Many Of the planters who
could get away have fed to higher
lands, and scattered in all directions,
Whole towns, as Riverton and Austin,
have been washed away. A good many
colOred people have abandoned the
places they called their homes, es-
capped from the food and one wander
ing around homeless and aimless
in different parts. of Arkau-
saw, Mississippi and Tennessee.
1t is difficult to foresee how these
people, even when the food subsidies,
can get together and make a crop.
Hundreds and thousands of head Of
stock have been drowned or starved
to death, and many are to be seen yet
huddled together on levees and ridges
partly covered with water. Of course
it is impossible to..reach and feed many
Of them. 1t is doubtful whether
there is enough cotton seed
in the overfowed region to
plant one acre in ten. The people
we're hard pressed last year, and sold
their seed down very close to the oil
mills. Much that remained is de-
Stroyed by the food. Cribs of corn
have been washed away, together with
fodder, hay, straw, etc. Last years
corn crop was unusually short, and it
was only here and there that a
full crib was to be found.
But what little there was
on hand is nearly all injured or swept
away. The extent Of this calamity is
such that it has passed beyond the
power Of any locality or city or State
in the valley to afford the nee
essary relief. The government has
responded very promptly and given
such aid in rations and tents as au-
'thorized by Congress, but all this
does not amount to a 1.-THE
of what is and will be needed
Various communities, Memphis
among the rest, are a%ftording shelter
to the refugees and raising funds for
the relief Of the sufferers. 1t seems
that If Congress cannot, or will not,
make a liberal appropriation at once
to supply the sufferers with food and
the means to plant a crop, that a Cen
trail Relief Committee should be or
ganized at Memphis, Little
Rock or Vicksburg, and an
appeal made to the country
at large. 1t may he said that relief
funds and fres rations are demoraliz-
ing upon some classes, and this we
know to be true. The fact is too well
known in Memphis. But the suffering
exists, aud the duty of the hour is to
do something towards its relief.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

For all pulmonary, urinary and di.
gestive diseases, and affections of the
heart and brain, use Browns Iron
Bitters. It strengthens every part,
and cures by its soothing and refresh.
Jog effect.
S. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son Il Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
TRUTH ATTEsTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that the public may fully realize
the ge~nuineness Of the statements, as well as
the power and value Of the article of which
they speak, we publish herewith the fac
smile signatures of parties whose sincerity
is beyond question. The truth Of these testi-
monials is absolute, nor can the facts they an
nounce DO ignored:
MENPms, TENE.s April 20, ISL
Messrs. II. II, Warner &Co;
G~KSTLENEN-I have been q sufferer from my
infancy with disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended a great deal Of my hard earned
wages with physicians and at various Syringe
in search Of relief. None did me any good.
Finally, after reading several testimonials Of
the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, i concluded
TO. try il, and aftor having used four bottles
found that / had been entirely cured. and am
to-day as streng and healthy as any enc.
have not seen any testimonials. from any one
in this section Of the country, and on this
account send mine Voluntarily, hoping that
some one affected with this dangerous disease
may see 1t and be induced to try it. 1t is the
most wonderful medicine l have ever seen.
@nA4dA~&n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. loss OF manhood, etc., / will send
a recipe that viii cure you, fREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary IN South America. Send 4
seif-addrossed envelope 10 tho Rev. JoaEPH I,
IEMAH. Station ID, New York City.
~62xKxiV52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

A special to the Courier. Journal
from New York announces the forma-
ton Of a syndicate to build a road
from Louisville TO Nicholasville. DR..
Standiford, of the Louisville, New
Albany & Chicago road, and Fred
Wolfe, of the Erlanger syndicate
Cincinnati Southern-are the leaders
and promoters. This line will be the
connecting link between the two roads
and give the Erlanger a Louisville
and a Chicago entrance. 1t shuts
Cincinnati off on a side track, and
Louisville secures equal benefit with
Cincinnati from that $20,000,000 road.
By building this line, Louisville will
be about twenty-five miles nearer TO
Chattanooga than Cincinnati, but per-
haps as the distance is slight and
Cincinnati is unfortunate, we may, in
pity, waive the claim this would give
us to differential rates and consent
that the rates to that point shall be
made equal. This makes the road
essentially a Louisville road, and it
will probably be called the Falls City
q Texas road, in time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
LEDGER.
ThursaaY RsenInE, March .. 1853.

IT is announced that the Chairman
of the State Democratic Executive
Committee will call a meeting of the
Committee next week. There are two
COMMITTEES Of this description, but as
the news comes from Nashville, we
presume reference is made to the one
OF which Mr.. Childress is Chairman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

Mr.. Alexander Grunnell, of Albany,
N. y, says: II had been for years
troubled with great weakness Of my
digestive organs, which seemed to be
always out of fix. Most usually |
suffered from constipation, and at
other times a severe running off at the
bowels would set in. No remedy |
ever tried would regulate this func-
ton until | tried Browns Iron Bit.
ters. 1t really benefited me from the
first day l used it. My habits are now
perfectly regular, and as a strength
ener Of the digestive organs, l think
Browns Iron Bitters worth its weight
in diamonds
S. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker-
son q Co.. and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

CHARLESTON, S. O., Jan, 20, '81.
II. H. Warner & Co.: Sirs-My
wife's peculiar sufferings we're COM
pletely a~lleviated by your Safe Kidney
aud Liver Cure.
Il. G. MosELr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
MrnpnIs, TENN, April Is. 1881.

Messrs. II. II. Warner Il Co:
CONTAMINATION over twenty years Ihaye
been a sufferer from kidney trouble, accom-
panied by a female weakness which culmi-
mated into falling of the womb. l have been
treated by numerous doctors in Georgia and
benefit. In 1879 q friend advised me 10 use
Warner s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. One
bottle did me more good than alt the other
medicine / had taken in eighteen years, and
a continued use caused further Improvement,
until | considered myself well. I believe it
female disorders. l can cheerfully recom-
mend 1t to all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09
ChanCery Sale Of Real Estate.

No, 417S, R~-Chanoery Court Of Shelby county
ID y Meyers ct al VS.. Nj S Sappington, BR
Sappington.
RY virtue of an interlocutory decree for
~ sale, eutered in the above cause
on the 18th day Of January 1882, and amended
February 10, and February %, 1882, twill sell,
at public. suction, TO- the highest bidder, in
front OF tie clerk and masters Office, court
house OF Shelby county, Memphis, Tennes-
sec, on
Saturday, March I9, 1882,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
tO-Wlt.
Lots No. - and % in block 40 on Walker
street, Fort Pickering. said lots fronting 20
feet each on Walker street and running hack
IIh feet and lying between Fourth and Fifth
Terms Of Sale-Upon a credit Of six months
note, with approved security required, lien
retained, etc. iva
This February "a, 1882,
Il. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Myers q sneed, and Flippin * Flippin, go
ncitOrs. 152 g IL Is
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CONSUMPTION.

Ihave a positive remedy for the above disease; by
Ns use Thousands Of cases Of the worstkind and Of long
standing have been cured, Indeed, 20 strong Is nv
ttaltn n rs efficacy, thr Twill send TWO BOTTLES
hkhk, together with. VALUABLE TREATISE on
Ris disease 10 any sufferer. Give FHpresslnd p a. al.
Hss. DR.. !. A.. sLoOUM, ISL Pearl s., New York.
l~44xxxivl5d&w
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PUBLIC LEDGER bindery and lob
Office, IL Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

PURLro LEDGER job printing Office
and book bindery, 10 Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

A YEAR and expenses to agents.
S(([v f OSias free Gus AsaIs'' m L; 3:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-09

vUHu IIIhhbII Was UUtU ClIIbU UUU,
and he reviewed the main points in
Colonel Johnson's address, and ex-
horted the brethren to treasure up
and act upon the wise sayingst to which
they listened.
On behalf of the lodge Major T. P.
Weakley made a speech, thus closing
a most interesting and profitable occa-
sion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

with entering Casper Ruhl's father
of Ed.) house and taking therefrom
about 800. The trial will take
place tomorrow Tuesday before
Justice Weitenhiller. The young
men are out on bail at $50 each.
Young Ruhl had recently come
home to visit his parents, but owing
to certain infelicities did not stop at
home but at the hotel. He had left
the city the morning of his arrest,
but was taken at Darlington. He
claims that he is perfectly innocent
of the crime.
The powder mills Of this city are
now undergoing repairs. They will
not begin operations for about two
months.
Rev. Samuel Pulford and lady
reached their home in this city Taos
day evening, after an absence of
about three weeks.
The City Of Platteville is about
to issue bonds-the proceeds of the
sale of which will be appropriated
to the building Of City or Town
Hall. | have been Informed that
these bonds will bear interest at the
rate of 8 per cent. per annum. a
good safe investment for those hav-
ing funds. O.
Plattevlle, July 10Th, 1882
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13
PlatteVille PiCkings.

Eaitors 7riJme:-'rhe lth Of July
celebration in this city was II sue
cess. The day was ushered III by
the usual discharge of firearms.
The rising sun revealed the fact that
ours is patriotic city. The red,
white and blue waved in the morn
inc breeze DER many home; and
the two principal streets displayed
to some extent the decorative art.
AT 1890 the usual procession, com
posed Of the digultaries, secret so
cietles, the Fire Companies, and
citizens accompanied by the Hook
q Ladder and Excelsior bands, was
formed and moved through the prln-
cipal streets to the Park where We're
assent ed vast throng. Maj. J. IL.
Rountree, Chairman Of the occasion,
in a few well timed remarks, INTRO
duced the exercises. Rev. GoodselI
followed with an appropriate prayer.
Prof. G.. II. Nye read distinctly and
with expression the old Declaration
of Independence, which we have so
often heard, and yet cannot repeat
from memory. The Hon. J. VI. DIN,
of Madison, was introduced as orator
of the day. He is prepossessng IN
appearance and a good speaker. For
more than an hour lie held the clos,
est attention of his audience In n
plain, pointed and fearless manner
he discussed the vital questions of
to-day which pertain to our national
affairs, such AS the Chinese, Indian
and labor questions. Mr.. AIf.
Jones then rendered \ solo, "The
Battle of Bunker Ill.," with much
power aud patriotic feeling.
The Aesthetic Club put an appear
ance in the afternoon. At 2:3o pm.
r. l.. Clealy, Esq, as toast master,
called upon several of our citizens
to well.worded aud patriotic toasts.
Immediately after this exercise the
Masonic Order formed in process
sion, marched to the new Masonic
Hall in process Of erection, and with
the imposing ceremonies OF the Or.
der laid the corner stone, ID. q. M,
Il ID. Pulford, being master OF Ger
emonics The Order then proceed,
ed TO the Park and devoted about
one hour to addresses and resp oaseS
to toaSts pertaining 10 the Oder
The days exercises closed with a
display of frework~ The two
bands mentioned above, interSpers.
ed with music all the exercises OF
the day. The day was exceptionally
fine, aud the crowd immense. Moth.
ing occurred to mar the harmony OF
the occasion
The Sislcy case still continues t"
attract attention The examination
of WITNESSES proceeds slowly. Mr.
Bickford, father of the deceased
testified TO what the spirits had told
him relative to the ease. The testi
mony is this When the shots were
fired his daughter exclaimed, ooh
my God, has it come to this! Faith
er, father, help metz lie then point
ed to Sisley and said, Chat is the
man who committed the murder
Such testimony is something new il
jurisprudence.
Ed.Ruhl, aud another young man
were arrested last week, charged
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13
NEXT SUNDA Y.

Ar the p. NJ. Church, Rev. G. Daw
sons morning subject will be, "ln
structiou, Teaching in the Way, anc
Guidance by the Divine Eye, prom
ised.' Evening: "Wisdom House
with its Seven Pillars"
Ar the Trinity Church the morn
ing topic, 10y Rev, NJ. Chase, will be
"Religious HindranceJ;" IN the
evening, "The Advantages OF Diff
cuIties
HEALTH permitting, Rev. c. Irish
at the NJ +. Church will discourse in
the morning on, "Iuward Fears /
Cor I: 5. Evening subject, "The
Fruitage of the Spirit" Eph. .: .
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

with an absolute certainty of
curing YOU.
XOPESA from BraziD cures
Dyspepsia and Biliousness. a
single dose relieves n sample
bottle conyinces; IL 10 cent
bottle cures.
1t acts directly upon the
Stomach, Liver, and Kidneys.
Cleansing, Correcting, Reg
ulating, Zopesa gives energy
and vim tO'the Brain, Nerve,
and Muscle. simply by work
ing wonders upon the Diges-
ton, and giving activity to
the Liver.
Cut this out, take it to any
dealer in medicines, and set
ut least one 10 cent bottle OF
Zopesa, and tell your neighbor
how it acts. 1t is warranted
to cure Dyspepsia and Bill
iOuSneSS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

Tnk latest sport for old and young
in this city is throwing horse shoe
nails. The game is to mark off on
the floor or sidewalk five rings, one
within the other, numbering them /,
Q, 3, 4 and 5, highest number in the
center, then throw the nails and
count according to which circle they
stick into. Lots of cigars change
mouths in consequence.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

HCT9- Well, go to Tom. Priestley
and have top put on your buggy.
OF course, it's hot; we've got to have
heat if we have heavy corn crop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS

AR Mineral Point Post Office and
will be returned to the dead letter
office one month after the date OF
advertisement:
July s, 1892.
Jones. William D. Kelly, Mary Agnes
Hynes, Miss Rosa Rule, Miss Eliza
Persons calling for the above Will
please say, advertised" and give
date of the list. P.ALLEY, Jr., I'M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

A HALF dozen busses proftted by
the circus here on Tuesday. From
this the large number who would
rather ride than walk can safely be
estimated as immense.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

ST. Cow. WILLIAMS has been hav-
ing tall weeds, which had grown by
the edges of the sidewalks, chopped
down; also thistles found growing
on vacant lots and streets.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13
Taken lp--llOrses.

BY the undersigned, Oh his farm, in section .,
town 4, range B. three and half miles east OF
Mineral Point city, on June 5th, 1882, two horses
described as follows: One bay horse, with star
in forehead little white on the left hind foot,
PAWN on left hind leg, Shod all round and hal
ter on; one brown horse, distinctly swayed in
back, sore an each shoulder. three shoes on, and
TO be about Il years old. Owner will
please call, prove property pay charges anftake
SAID strays away W. :. EVANS.
June 10th, 1882 24w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

TIE latest novelty among the
"bloods' is genuine shave of the
scalp.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-07-13

E,py.t Bottle Be9 fer salc Jy $ DIP
pier. % 4w.