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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26
The Election Laws.

We call especial attention to the recital
of the State and National election laws
published elsewhere, and the construction
given them by Attorney General Blair, that
the partizan Instructions interposed by
Bourbon officers heretofore. are not law,
but where failure to properly assess a cit
izen exists, it is not essential TO his qualiti-
bis capitation tax. The close investiga-
ton which has been made in Virgins with
in the past few months, reveals the start
ling fact that at least one-fifth of the col
ored male population. 81 years old and
over, is not assessed. This, heretofore, h. S
worked practical disfanchi>ement, as well
as operated against the revenues of the
State, dedicated by the Constitution to the
Public Free Schools. 1t has worked
double crime, first in cheating the ctiz,
out OF his vote. and, second, depriving the
Public Schools of that much for their sup
port. We cite the thirteenth paragraph
particularly. and suggest that every citizen
closely read it for himself, and for his
neighhor who may not be able TO read. so
dfat the matter may be rightly understood.
E was never signed that any citizen should
DE deprived of his vote through the care
lessness, or criminal design of a partizan
officer. II such neglect. either intentional
or otherwise. prevents the citizen from be-
ing fully equipped to cast ballot. the pur-
pose of the law is accomplished. if the reg
istraSIon and head-tax prOviSioa are COM
piled with. There has been too much meth
cd in the absence of the names of cit
liens on the assessors books, TO attri-
butte it to simple carelessness. Taking
In connection with the legislative devices
adopted to circumvent tue Law which con-
fers the elective franchis,, the practice. as
evidenced by the assessor's book. shows that |
it was part of their policy to strengthen
Bourbonism in the State and defeat the |
lawful will of the people.
The State law, as given with the opinion |
OF the Attorney-General. viewed in con-
nection with the Quilted States statutes |
quoted, furnish important and useful infor-
nation at this particular ime. They should
be read and re-read and studied ov,r and
over again, so that each citizen may know
precisely what his rights are
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THE MARIE tS.

There has been nothing unusual In the markets
since our last quotations The offerings have been
limited and the demand corresponding. There has
been stronger feeling in the eastern. markets,
based upon an estimate that Engand's demand
would be greater than was expected and the pro
duct Of this country somewhat less than was cacu-
lated. But this has very little effect upon prices
1t Is anticipated that huge speculative scheme
will soon DO developed, both in and wheat the
effect OF which cannot now be stated. We quo1e in
this market, flour, family, $500; EXTRA 81 No. super,
$3.50 Wheat, 90a98; corn, S5a9J; oats, 42s45 Hay,
S13a$15 per ton, baled.
In Richmond, wheat is quoted at 10asil5. In
Baltimore, l. l0aS1.15.
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Read and Ro-road.

Last week we called attention TO the fac
that separate box and aseparate ticket would
be required to vote on the constltutionalamend
ments. We find in the Woodstock Niryinan
the matter placed in perspicuous order, and
We insert it, calling especial attention to il
That paper says:
At the approaching election every voter vii
cast two ballots
At every election precinct the Judges q
election are required to have two ballot boxes
In one box all the ballots for congressman
at large and for the district should be depOs
tied.
In the other box should be deposited all the
ballots on the amendments.
The latter should read FOR THE AMEND.
MENTs TO THE CONSTITUTIONS"
OR
AGAINST THE AMENDMENTs TO THE ooNsTI-
TUITION"
Be careful that there are no bogus tickets,
emitting any of these words or adding to
them.
Be careful that the ticket for candidates goes
nto its proper box, and the ticket on the
amendments is put into the amendment box
specially provided.
Judges should be particular to make no mis-
takes in this respect, nor in making their returns.
Every voter ShOu}Q pc carefully INSTRUCTED
so that be may know one ticket from the other.
This is the end Of a long fought battle for
constitutional rights.
May we not invoke the real patriot to give
the whole of the 7th day of November to
work?
If this shall be done there can be but one
ballot box, thereafter, for long time to come.
If this shall be done, the results of past vic
tories are gathered, garnered and ready for use
in The great yirginia family,
Let every man stand hy bis gyms on that
day, and see that every technieaity Of the law
is compiled with.
Let there be no apathy. The only hope of
the enemy is apathy.
Look to your ballot boxcsi Look to your
ballots Look to those who may not under
stand the two boxes, and see that every man
votes undeffstapllRgly Work
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26

lion. III. Ii, Rlddleberger and wife, and DR..
Jones passed through town yesterday on their
way home from Highland Riddeberger spoke
in Monterey, Tuesday, to a large audience of
| enthusiastic, resolute, determined men. Mr..
Massey failed iomeet his appointment and as u
consequence the Nunders were very much dis
gruntled kddleberger speech added no
little to their discontinue. 1t is the opinion
OF good judges that both Highland and Bath
will give increased majorities for Wise and
Paul. .
D. w Critztr, of this county, has been on Il
campaign tour through Albemarle and Nelson
He delivered q number of speeches and is well
satisfied with the political outlook east of
the Ridge
Mr.. Massey is Vice-President Of the Local
Option Society OF Virginia. How many anti
local optionst Bourbons will refuse to vote
for him on that account f? Let us have test
of it.
Mr.. James w. Cochran, of Harrisonburg,
chairman of the Straight-out Republican State
COMMITTEE, publishes a card announcing him.
self i'll the papers of that place. Straght-out
Republican candidate for Congress.
Ii Hon. John Paul was in town yesterday, Just
from the Southwest. He reports everything
cheering and bright in the 9th district
The County Canvass.
The following canvassers will address the people
ID behalf OF the cause and Congressional candidates
of the Reaijuster party at the times and places
mentioned: gls, fift
Hon. JOHN PAUL.
Parnassus, Thursday, Oct &c, at . O'Clock, p. m.
Spring Hill, Thursday night, Oct. 26.
Middiebrook Friday night, Oct. 27.
fF1shersYt4le, Saturday night. Oct Dist.
JACOB YosT.
Craigsville Thursday night, Oct. &c.
Mt. sidney, Saturday night, Oct. %.
Mtddlebrook, Thursday night, Nov. 2.
Churchville, Saturday night, Nov. 4.
etaunton, Monuay night, Nov. q.
W. E. CRAIG.
Baskerville, Saturday night Get. %.
Ran2ins' Factory, Thursday night. Nov. 2.
Waynesboro Saturday night, Nov. 4.
Stanton, Monday night Nov.6.
3 c. d. A. CURRY. tsf
Parnassus, Thursday, Oct. 81, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
Spring Hill, Thursday night, Oct 26.
Verona, Saturday night, oct. 20.
Swoopes Depot Tuesday night Oct. 81.
Middlehrook, Thursday night Nov. 2.
Greenyille, saturday night Nov. 4. rrs .74e
Staunton, Monday night Nov. 8.
MEssRs. E. L. HouFF AND c. D.A. CURRY.
Mowry's School House, Friday, Oct. 81.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26
ALCoCKs POROUS PLAsTERsY

Because they have proved the'nvelves the Best Elk
ternal Remedy eyer invented. They will cure
asthma, colds, coughs, rheumatism, neuralgia, and
any local pains.
Applied to the small of the back they are infall.
BILE in Back Ache Nervous Debility, and all Kidney
troubles; to the pit of the stomach they are sur
urefor Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
ALLcocK's POROUS PLAsTERs are painless, fra
grant and quick cure. Beware of limitations that
blister and burn Get ALLcooK's, the only GEN
uPIne orous Plaster.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26
DEATHS

Near Goodies Mill, Oct. 18th, 1884 Ella Elizabeth,
daughter of F. H. and Francis Good, of diptheria,
at M III creek Church on Sunday morning The flu
neral services conducted by the Rev. samuel
+. Sanger, Of ,Brilgewater, who delivered an able
discourse from Romans, 5 chap, 10Th verse. The
odIe nee in attendance was very large.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26

Al Knoxville, Tenn, ON the 10Th, street
fight occurred between Gen. Jno. A. Mabrey
and his son, j. A. Mabrey, Jr., and Major
Thos O'Connor. In which all three of them
were killed. A difficulty bad occurred the
day before between the elder Mabrey and Mr..
O'Connor, when Mabrey warned O'Connor
THAI be would kill him on sight, next day.
O'Connor was President of the Merchants
National Bank, of Knoxville. and inside the
door of ii he placed two loaded shot guns.
Seeing the elder Mabrey coming towards the
bank, he levelled one of the guns ut him and
frel, kiling him instantly. The son appeared
on the scene, an9 sent bullet through O'Con-
nor, from pistol. O'connor got hola of the
other shot gun, and landed a load Of bpckshot
into young Mabrcy, killing him instantly, an
three died, and several other citizens yere in
jured by the scattering buckshot,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26

Distinguished speakers will be present to
address you. No attempt will be made to per-
suade you against your honest CONVICTIONS,
but it is our wish for you to hear both sides Of
the political issues discussed, that you may be
prepared to vote intelligently on the day of
election
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26
The Fruits of Merit.

DR. HARTMAN q Co.-Please send me lot
OF your books onthe Ills Ut Life" II stIIt great
deal OF your Peruna and Manalln. They are
very highly spoken OF i'll this part of The eoun
try. F. Ill. Bussman, P. NJ, WesIford, Pa.
Dear Si Il have taken haIfa dozen bottle
OF your PeruWa and find it is doing me grea
good. Yours truly, james Wayt.
h4 Steuhenvillp Ohio
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"Gem" Print Waynesboro, Va.
We give the names of the committee as we
find them appended to another circular, in
which it is announced that "Hon. W. H.
Payne, John T. Goode," POSSIBLY Harris, as
Goode has no T. in his name), "a. M. Kiely,
Capt. M. Woods and others have been invited
TO attend" The Committee: ]. F. Temple
ton, Jas. r. Kemper, Henry Fisher, G. Benton
Koiner, A. H. McCue, John J. Harner. s. M.
Donald, ]. W. Ellerson, H. D. Koiner.
1t looks like the white voters are DESERVING,
and that the appeal to the poor prosecuted
negro is now in order to save the sinking ship.
Help Cassius, or sink"
To note the change in the spirit and manner
which has come over the Bourbon dream in
Augusta, we append circular issued in Staun-
ton last May. at the municipal election. "Look
upon this picture, then upon this"
What a funny thing politics is, anyhow, es-
peclally the part the Bourbons play in the
game.
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kRlAG ESs

At the residence of the BRIDES IA; her, Staun-
ton, Va, the 18th inst, by Rev. Rumsey smith
sou, Mr.. Lafayette II. Custes and Miss Maggie Tay-
lor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26

Jno. D. Defrees. Esq late y. 4, Public
Printer, died at Berkeley Springs, W. Va, on
Thursday last, after prolonged and painful
Illness
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-26
The County Canvass.

The work goes bravely on in Augusta. The
coalitionists are active and enthusiastic in ev.
cry part of the county and are working with
determination to succeed. On Wednesday
night last G. D. A. Curry delivered good
speech at Harmony school house, to fine
audience. A club was organized with D. B.
Landes, as president; Cyrus Hunter. vice
president; Benz. Harshberger. secretary. THUS
day evening j. Yost spoke at Sherando, and
the following night met Capt. Jas. Bumgard
ner at Sangersvlle. There were good audi
ences at both meetings. At Sangersville there
were about $50 voters, and parties who knew
the men, estimated the coalition force at three
to one. The same night W. =, Craig spoke to
large audience at St. Marks School House.
Saturday was held the Rally at Waynesboro
more particularly noticed by our Waynesboro
correspondent. Hon, John Paul, Col. Broadus
of Page, and w. E. Craig spoke. That night
Mr.. Craig went to Fishersvile, where the
Democrats were to be addressed by Capt.
Bumgardner. Mr.. Craig asked for division
of time which was refused by the president Of
ner was present. Mr.. Craig then addressed a
separate crowd, and in few moments had
more voters than composed the Democratic
audience. His speech was clear, caustic and
was received with shouts of app lause. Jno.
A. Noon followed in a stirring address. Sat-
urday R. j. Walker and j. Yost spoke to a
good crowd at Bellevidere, and that night c.
D. A. Curry spoke at Limestone school house.
Tuesday night Mr.. Curry spoke at Mt. Scion
and last night Mr.. Craig filled an appointment
at Midway. In another column will be found
a list of appointments in the county on future
dates. Opposition speakers are invited to be
present and fair division of time will be &C.
corded them.
Since the above was in type we learn that
Mr.. Curry and Mr.. E. L. Houff spoke together
at Mt. Scion. Mr.. ]. ]. Cupp was on hand to
represent the Democracy. From the reports
which reach US we infer that Mr.. Cupp will
not be anxious to meet Mr.. Curry second
time.
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RALLY! RALLY!!
WHITE DEMOCRATS.

Last night at quarter to 10 CLOCK, John
A. Noon, Republican U. s. Guager, finished
paying the capitation taxes of 1853 negroes,
who are now being voted in Ward No. 2, for
the "Citizens Ticket" in order to defeat the
nominees of the White Conservative Demo-
cratic Primary.
The City Committee calls upon the White
Democrats of Stanton to turn out in mass,
and bury this effort to control the City Gov
eminent, by the aid of negroes, so deep that
it will never be made again.
White Democrats of honor, remember your
pledge at the Primary, and vote the Straight
Primary Ticket.
w. H. H. Lynn, J. T. Long, Isaac Witt, A.
E. Miller. NJ. H. Cox, A. M. Fauntleroy, W.
H. Fowle, W. L. Oliver, W. L. Balthis, Meade
F. White, M. Hanger-City Committee Of
Conservative Democratic Party
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Mr.. Gideon shierSS, formerly Of HARRISON
burg. a printer by trade, died in Washington
city last week,
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Hemaln1ng In the Post Office StaUlton. Auousfa
County. Va.
Oct. 10, 1882.
LADIES.
Brown, Jinney Lee Lucy
Bureil, MISS Fannie Louis, Miss Willie
Brown, Martha Martin, Mrs Emil
Brown, Mrs Perlina Miller Mrs Leila
Cox, mrs Matte Martin, Miss Mary
Causpy. Mrs Susan Masters, Mrs Molle
Englas, Miss Mary Maxwell, Miss N
Ford, Mrs Maria Page Mrs H
Goiden, MISS Jane Pitzer, Mrs Maggie
dllDreatn, Mrs Sarah A Peters, Miss
Harris, Miss Dora Ross, Mrs Francis
Hussy, Miss Sarah Raine Mrs
mann, MISS Lydia Swink, Mrs Lucy
Harwell, Miss Salie Sullivan Mrs Ellen
johnson, Mrs AdltRe Steward Mrs Nellie
jackson, Miss Louisa Taylor. Miss Kelso d
James, lanes, Miss Mary Turner, Mrs Mary Jane
hellef, MISS Jennie Wood, Mrs Chariot
AenoricK, MISS Sue Wright Mrs Harriet
GENTLEMEN.
Anderson Brown, MessHupman, Lv
Blfd. SER Keenan,, Harry
Bond, John T Long III
Beli, McKenna, John
Bryant, Lecher Mcclure w
6fown, K Messenor, Mr.
Creigh, Cyrus (2) Murphy, RB
Orospy, Jonn Patterson, A W
clark, Price, A B
Carter, RnodeS Price, W ii
Cobbs, Thomas Parrish T
FRAZIER, John Renfro CG
6uhst, henry Richardson, Isaac
Gardner, W Il Reamer Holm
Hillard Co, Messrs ShuItz, Dry
HentOn DB Smyth RIG
HUFFMAN, Clohn Taylor, Hyram
Hamilton, John Wanaham
Unmailable letters remaining In Stau1aton Post
Office, Oct 26, 1882:
Miss Mary Davis; Mr.. Ned Jones, Oakland Nd;
Miss s. b. Gilkeson Fort Defiance, Va; 5. Patler-
son, Chief Supervisor, Lynchburg, Va.
The above letters If not called for within thirty
days Will be sent to the Dead Letter Oflee Parties
calling Tor them Will please say they vertised.
s. M. YoST. P. NJ.
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NcAR NEW HOPE. l P. NJ.

VII be the Grand Rally of the Campaign. Cover
nor WI. Il. q An EKOF, Senatorelect II. Ii. RIDDLE
BER'inH, and state Auditor S. BROWN ALLEN VIII
address the people upon the important issues pend
ing in this Campaign. Every man should turn out
and be Informed. over FIVE THOUSAND people
Will be present to hear distinguished orators.
(Remember the time and place Picnic Grounds
near Few Hope. saturday, Oct. 2Sth p. M sharp
By order of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE +.
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"Gem" Print, waynesboro, Va.

You may come and receive hearty welcome
WAYNEsBoRo DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
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UNITED STATES ELECTION LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, :
RICHMOND, October 20, 1882
Hon. W. O. -Eam, Secretary Of Commonwealth
Sr,-Since the preparation of my opinions
touching the State laws of registration and
election, have been asked to furnish the
United States law relative to same, which
here hand you for publication.
F. S. BLAIR,
Attorney General
Section 1904. All citizens of the United
States who are Otherwise qualified by law to
vote at any election by the people, shall be en-
titled and allowed to vote at all such elections,
without distinction of race, color OF previous
condition Of seryitude; any Constitution, law,
custom, usage, or regulation Of any State, on
by or under its authority, to the contrary not
wlhstanding.
eec. a0GY. When, under the authority of
tine Constitution or laws of any State, any act
Is required TO be done as a prerequisite or
qlalilcation for voting, and by such Constitu
ton or laws persons or officers are charged
with The duty of furnishing to citizens an on
p3rtunliy to perform such prerequisites, or to
become Qualified to vote, every such perspn
a Il otficer shall give to all oitize.s OF the
pal'ed States the same equal opportunity to
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ATTEN TOM!

GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY AND PICNIC
AT ESBORO,
Where you are Cordially Invited to Attend
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WHOLESALE PRICES.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE.
The Fair Grounds will be rented to the highest
bidder, on SATURDAY, OCT. 2Sth, at p m. Rent
ing to take place upon the grounds. Specifications
to be read at time of letting. By order of Board
G.JULIAN PRATT, Sec y
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CpECIAL NOTICE!

SpEC1AL NOTICE! --.----
The accounts Of the late firm Of John A. & Y NJ.
B1ckle are now at my Office ready fer settlement.
ALI persons knowing themselves indebted, will
please call at my office and settle.
1t is not my intention Or inclination to present
these accounts in person. 1t is the duty of the par
ties owing to call and pay them. All of these
counts remaining unpaid or unsettled on January
LIST, 1888, will then be sued upon without further
notice. @. A. RICHARDSON,
oct26-tf Atty fer Mrs. John A, BickIe,
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Remaining In the Post Office at Staunton Augusta
County. Va.
Oct. 49, 1882,
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MAIL LETTINGS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, D. G. Oct. 16, 1882
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract once
of this Department until p M of january G, 1888,
for carrying the mails of the United States upon the
routes and according to the schedule of arrival and
of Virginia. from July l. 1882 to June, 80 1885, Lists
of routes, with schedules of arrivals and depart.
ures, instructions to bidders, with forms for con-
tracts and bonds, and all other necessary informa.
ton VIII be furnished upon application to the Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General.
TO. HOWE,
oct266t Postmaster General
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. HENANDOAH SEMINARY.

| CHENANDOAH SEMINARY,
! ~ DAYTON, VIRGINIA.
An Institution of learning for both sexes. Full
cou So Of study in alrdeprtments. Special alton
| lion given TO NJ USlC Vocal and Instrumental
| MORAL and RELIGIOUS SURROUNDINGS are
| good. good Christian home for ladies' Fall tel III
SEPT. 5th, 1882. Winter lermlJAN'Y 9th lss3.-
Spring term, MARCH 26h 1888.
For particulars catalogue, address
REyJ. N FRIES A. NJ, Principal,
jui27-Sm Dayton, Rockingham Co., Va.
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E,IRsr GLASS BOARDING HOUSE!

INIRST- GLASS BOARDING HOUSE!
l07 FREDERICK STREET, STAUNToN, VA.
MRS. A. NJ. FURROW, PkoPRIETREss,
Sttuation-High, Dry, Healthy, and commanding
beautiful prospect.
Terms moderate, for both transient and perma-
nent board.
HOT AND COLD BATHS,
sS Mrs. F. refers to Col. Peyton, Rev. W. A. Har-
ris and G. G.. Gooch, Esq. oct26-6m
A DMlNIsTRAToRs SALE,
As administrator Of P. o. Palmer, Decd, I will
sell, publicly, on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH OF NOVEMBER
next at Valley Mills, one large LATHE manufac-
tured by the New Haven Mfg Co., with two face
plates and one scroll plate; also one Cook Stove
oct26-tds G. q. SNAPP, Admir-
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ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2sTH, 1882,
AT THE READJUsTER
PICNIC GROUN D.,
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BE READY FOR TIE DATTLE!l

II 0 ARMS, READJUSTERs !!
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Vennor is laid up with rheumatism,
and predicts continuous dirty weather,
with squalls.
DIR. Herman Schroeder, recognized
authority on fruit, says that the dam
age to fruit throughoutcentral Illinois
is much greater than is generally sup
posed.
A light frost was visible here this
morning, but it is thought it did very
little if any damage. Bunch beans
may be injured. Wheat and fruit are
all right so far.
Mr.. Alexander introduced reso-
luton in the state senate last Thurs
day to expel Senator Barrett for act
ing in manner unbecoming and un.
worthy a senator.
P. S. johnson, Inspector of agents
of the southwestern division of the
Southern Express Company, died at
Selma, Ala, Wednesday morning,
from the effects of injuries received at
Mush Greek, Ala, Tuesday, while
boaading a moving train. Mr.. john
son was AZ years of age and had been
connected with the Southern Express
Company for seventeen years.