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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-06-01

| Corrected Weekly by our Merchants

COTTON 9 10 liz cents per pound
CORN 81 Is per bushel.
HAY-$1 IS to $1.5O
BRAN-$l.30
OATS80 cents.
WHEAT-$1.2 IS to $1.40 per bushel.
CLOUR-$7 00tO ST. per barrel.
MEAL-$ll5 per busbel.
BULKMEAT--at 124 to Is cents per pound.
LARD-l5 10 l6sc per pound.
SUGARS-Crushed and Powdered, l2i cents
Granulated 12} cts. Extra C. III Brown III cts'
sALT-LiverpOOl Salt 81 10 per Sack. vir-
GINA Salt 81 IS Sack.
COFFEE-Java Coffee S3R cents per pound
Rio Coffee l23to IL cents.
SYRUP-New Orleans 80 cents to 81 90 PEI
gallon. Florida IS to IS Drips 90 to IS.
Georgia Cane so to rs cents.
PEAS-$1.50 per bushel
RICE-9 to 10 cents per pOand.
COUNTRY PRODUCE-Bnying prices
from WagODs-Eggs l2i to l5 cents. Chickens
Is to 20 cents. Butter Is a 20 cents.
FACTORY GOODS-7-s shifting 8 a.
sheeting II cents. Factory yarn 81 90 TO 81. Is
Bunch Prints to7; Bleach sLirtings "a
IA; Jeans Is so; Concord Jeans so.
LINES bushel barrel 80 cts, to S1.00.
NAILS-Per keg, 10d $4.25: Sd, $3.50;
Cd. S4,75 I'D, $500.
IRON-Tire II by inch 43cts., smaller sizes
lie advance. Rod Gets. Axes $40 to S1l.
Ames Shovels sl2. ROwlands $l2. Grind
stoDes Sets. Solid cast stesl e. Z IL. Cast steel
l8cts, springs 32e; axles l0al1 sad ircn Sc
horse shoe nails 90 to IS; B Hames so.
HARDWARE-HOllo 5 to cents.
Betting 25 per cent of list. Manila rope 16c.
Cotton 25c; Jute rope Ice; Cotton cards $50
per dozen. Axle grease 10 per dozen.
Picks per dog. $40 Mattocks 81
J,EArHER-Calf skine, Domestic $40 &c
s45 Uer dozen French S4S to $66. HARNESS
irarbsr IS 4Octs per pound sole leather, hem
lock, 81; oak As to so; split 4Oc; kips, eOua-
try 60 to 20 per pound. Psgs sets. per Pins.
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TOWN TALK.

There should no longer be any Difficult
ty in securing full choir for each OF the
churches, with 80 graduates turned loose
upon us.
The improvements in Marietta are as
Stunning immense proportions.
misses Mary and Annie Strong have
returned from Atlanta.
...Mr. Will Wildberger Of Memphis after
pleasant visit to his relatives here return
ed home yesterday morning
The cradles are seen rocking in the
wheat fields and the harvest bids fair to be
a bountiful one.
The M. & N. Ga. r. r.. will cover
their large shed just erected with iron root
ing
...Messrs. Brumby & Bros new boilel
has arrived and is being placed in position
Their brick stack just completed is flint
piece of work.
The city council is respe atiully reques
ted to change the name of CassviIle st. To
Kennesaw Avenue, as it is generally
known by that name.
The Presbyterian s. School will give
| their annual picnic at what is known as
"Bullocks barn" on the NJ. and N. Ga. H.
next Friday.
Miss Fannie Barnett oil Atlanta visited
in the city last week.
The Kennesaw Mills Co. have q large
force at work, as they will change their
whole system of grinding for the new crop.
DIR. w. II. Cumming of Atlanta is in
the city.
ONCE A WEEK.
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..ARREsTED.-Mr. John Hawkins, q
revenue officer living in Douglas county,
was arrested on Monday night in that county
by Deputy Sheriff Mcclellan of this county,
on warrant charging him with burning q
house near Brysntville in this county in
1879. After arresting Hawkins, Deputy
Sheriff Mcclellan rode all night, getting to
Marietta early Tuesday morning with his
prisoner Hawkins was placed in jail and
will have preliminary trial Thursday. A
large number of witnesses will be on hand.
...Messrs. McCrea s. Leake have an ad-
vertisement in this issue, which sets forth
the important fact that they will pay the
| very highest cash plice for all peaches
brought to them, as per instructions. Their
desire is to get early peaches and ship them.
which will give our fruit growers opportu.
| nifty to utilize their fruit to the very best
possible advantage We commend their
enter prise, and trust our people will avail
themselves OF their offer. Read advertise.
ment. .
...DIED-On the afternoon of the Gath
inst, George Reuben, infant son of Mr.. J.
Harry Spilman, aged 8 months and 10 days.
The funeral services were conducted at the
residence of Mr.. j. Spilman, by Rev. ID. L.
Buttolph. The dead body of Mrs, J. H.
Spilman. which had been placed in vault
at the Episcopal cemetery, was taken out,
and the child and mother were buried in
the same grave. Our sympathy so out to
Mr.. s. in his sore bereavement
The vagrant law is one our next legis-
lature should so amend as to make it
operative and require its enforcement.
There are too many worthless idlers,
loaing about, stealing and committing
various crimes. consuming greatgdeal and
producing nothing. The devil always finds
something for idle hands do, and the State
should be equally as Jealous and make them
work at some honest employment.
Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds.
I'VE would again urge ALLour custo.
mers who have not done SO to come and
give us theil notes for Provisions and Gu
ano bought of US this season. We must
close our books by note.
WINTERS 6 LEeG.
PROF. r. Fl. Randall is teachings large
class in vocal music at the court house in
this place, assisted by Prot. Gabriel. Their
system is easy and simple. They are COM
petent and skillful and give general salts
faction. These gentlemen have their wives |
with them and the quartette can render |
very sweet and charming music.
quite q number of visitors in town. |
They are delighted with Marietta, and its |
climate.
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Public School Notice.

The examination of applicants for teach
ers of public schools will be hell in the
court house in Marietta, June Esd and Gath
proximo, commencing at 9 O'Clock a. m.
The whites will attend on FRIDAY the
23d, and the colored on SATURDAY the gath.
The schools will open first Monday in July
and continue three months. All applicants
must procure recommendation from the
sub district Trustees on printed form which
one of the Trustees in each district has in
his possession. This recommendation must
be filed ON or before day of examination.
Every teacher who expects to draw any
part of the public money must attend these
examinations, file his recommendation and
make the proper contracts with his patrons
and with the Board of Education.
All notices published in the Marietta
Journal relative to public schools will be
binding ON the teachers.
w. r. POWER, G. s. Commissioner.
May Goth, 1882.
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ACwORTH,

Mrs. Steele, wife of Mr.. Jno. M. Steele,
who liv.d near Acworth died Friday
night
Quite number of citizens have swol-
len arms from vaccination.
THE cars killed fine COW for DIR. ]. X.
Humphr les the past week.
Farmers are in some better spirits in
re gard to the cotton crop than they were a
week or two ago.
Miss Matte Mitchell who has been in
school at Harrodsburgh, Ky, returned
home last week. In company with her
father, Mr. r. NJ. Mitchell, she visited
Cincinnati before her return. She Is model
young lady, universally beloved and her
host Of friends gladly welcome her home.
-. The closing exercises OF Acworth High
School took place on Monday evening last
and were quite satisfactory to the large au
dience. Owing to many students suffering
from vaccination, Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes
decided not to have an exhibition. The
speeches and essays were highly ere litable
and entertaining. ARIEL.
...Small pox excitement has greatly sub
sided.
Mr.. Mark A. Cooper, a venerable and
very aged gentleman, and well known by
the people Of this county, was in our town
not long since. Mr.. Cooper has over lived
his three score and ten years, and has. no
doubt, done more for the developing of the
| minerals of North Georgia than any man in
| this section.
lone of our merchants drove out in his
buggy to the country and he was 50 unfor-
tunate as to be caught, as he Thought. in .
severe storm few rails were blown OF
| of fence near him, and he at Once jump
ed from his buggy and out ran his horse.
when the Paulding county man unroll-
ed his clock to have it mended, our ..jeweleT
was surprised to see fine turtle
...Some of our young men will take out
| policies in the matrimonial insurance com
panies.
lin leaving his sweetheart the other
night she told him to look out for the dog,
as he was going mad The dog snarled
and the young man did mot take time TO
open the gate, but leaped over. Result
badly torn pants.
Mrs Fields and her lovely daughters,
Misses Mary and Jennie have moved back
to Acworth, after living in Albany, Ga,
several years.
MIR. NJ. NJ, firmly asserts that mad
dog bit him last Sunday. The young Ia
dies say they hope there is no danger OF
hydrophobia.
Judging from the number Of scythes
we see going out from town, there ID nne
harvest anticipated. SCALES.
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To auano Dealers in Cobb County.

To Guano Dealers in Cobb County.
Gentlemen--As there are different opin
ions in regard to Taxes ON Guano, l take
the privilege to fairly investigate the mat
ter and try it by the law.
list. All property, whether owned by in
dividuals or corporations, must be returned
to the Tax Receiver, except railroads, tele.
graph, sleeping car, insurance, express and
sewing machine companies.
I'd, Returns of non -residents. ETC., land
and other property are respectively situa-
ted.
3d. II the Guano is in the hands of an
agent and for sale April LIST, then the same
is taxable as other merchandise. Comp
trolter's Instructions.
With due regard to you and to the sol.
emn obligation have taken, shall ask Of
you true return of all Guano held by you
FAR sale on April the LIST, either in your OWE
name or some one elses. You win admit
that the guano dealers ship their guano ir
to our county, guarded by our laws, ant
they resort to our laws for protection and
collection, therefore it is just and right tina
they should pay their just and fare taxes
If they pay taxes on all guano cent into OH
county at the place where manufactured
we must not suffer for their misfortune.
G. L. DANIEL, Tax Receiver
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POETS CORNER.

Some write for pleasure, some for fame.
The applause of nations, an cnvied name,
We write of Groceries, fresh from every
chime,
And will take in the profits every time.
For lis our business day after day,
To sell good goods for the ready pay,
And We only ask as we jog along,
You II kindly remember 'the child of song.
gE- (And buy very literally of him.
For his Harp is strung for you alone.
Whether it be in glad or in plaintive tone,
You will find 1t still that old refrain.
Come buy of me" "Do call again.
IT'S this that keeps the ship afioat,
(You can cali it skiti, OF q smaller boat
You re at liberty to call it what you please
Only patronize us--"that's the cheese.
And my benighted hearers in patronizins
the Two Orphans" you have assurance o
getting just what you buy, for we make !
a cardinal principle in our business to sci
nothing but pure goods at as low figures
as possible. Our stock is full, We canno
enumerate them. Call and see for yourself
AT the urgent solicitation OF our Ice Gus
toners, we have consented 10 sell Ice again
this season, and have made our contracts
acknowledgement as soon as the weather
permits. we will proceed to keep you cool
Call and see.
Your friends.
A. Y. LEAKE Il Co.
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DON'T READ THIS COLUMN.

AN ESTABLISHED FAcT-That for the
oest groceries at the lowest consistent
price go to d. F. McClatchy's store
SPECIAL ATTENTION, Given to parching
the best coliees once a week is the reason
you can always get good coffee and it fresh
at d. F. McClatchy's store only 20 cts. a
pound.
No MISTAKE THIS TIME, for have seen
myself big lot of canned goods, peaches,
ounces, pine apples, canned corn, &c,
way down" to close out at d. F. Nc
Clatchy's store,
To BE GIVEN AWAY EVERY DAY, till
all are sold, (for little cash, Hams, Break
fast Bacon, Sugars, Syrup, Oatmeal and q
lot of things at d. +. McClatchy's store.
HAVE You TRIED THEM If you have
not go now and get some of those fine
Raisns and Fresh Dates Fancy Candies
and Fresh Lemons at ID. +. McClatchy's
store.
Don't You FORGET 1T. Fresh China
Teas, and plates, Gust received,) q lot of
lamp chimneys, lamps, and lamp goods
generally, and to be ssld actually at cost. to
make room for other goods, four handsome
chamber SETS Don't lose this chance to
secure something nice from d. f. Nc
Clatchy's store.
How ABOUT COOP BUTTER, at your
house, a lot of nice Tennessee just received
and it like all other goods must be kept
moving at D. f. McClatchy's store.
BY NO MEANS SURPRISING, when you
think of it, that things are lively and no
dull days, for the house is chuck full, and
of goods we'll bought at ID. F. McClatchy's
store
SHOULD REMARK, that if you want to
get the worth of your money, want some
thing to eat, or good smoke. good cigar
from for 5 cts. up, 60 to DE-. McClatchy s
tore.
WALK Down, and see those Pickle, fresh
cheese, assorted crackers, Salmon, Sardines
Fine Teas, and--but we couldn't begin to
enumerate, see for yourself ell those nice
things at d. F. McClatchy's store.
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A Visit to Savannah.

The Niath Annual Convention Of the Geor
Ola State 8. School Association which met at
Savannah on May oath and 25th was well at
tended, their being present 900 delegates rep
ressntiue 30 counties. The beautiful city by
the sea with its well known hospitality, re-
esiyed t1e delegates and visitors into their
hearts and homes and did all In their power
TO make the occasion an agreeable and protita
BILE one. The city was looking charming with
its beautiful parks, shaded a venues, and clean
and orderly streets. The weather was line
and every thing combined to make the meeting
an enjoyable one, and long to be remembered
by those who were present.
The convention ives called to order at l0a m.
Wednesday, by the President, Hon. M. A.
Gambler. and the address of welcome was de-
Iiyered by X. G. Reppard of Savannah who in
a few eloquent and enthusiastic remarks exten
dsd cordial greeting to all, to which the presl-
dent replied in a few well chosen and appropri
ate remarks. The afternoon session was oc
cupied by reports and short speeches from the
delegates Of the various counties represented
giving an account Of the condition, progress,
and prospects of the Sabbath School work in
their respective counties. At the night Rev.
K j. Benton of DUPONT made a very strong
and charact sristic speech, In regard TO the
work in the "wire grass" section. the dlfficul-
ties to overcome, and their needs. He then
made an appeal for helr. which was literally
responded to by various schools Of Atlanta and
Savannah In donations Of books, pamphlets
and money. Rev. Virgel G.. Norcross then
spoke Of the work in North Georgia, its pro
0ress and encouragemeAis. and said that there
had been some 500 conversions from the Sab
bath schools in that section during the past
year. Thursday morning, Hon. John b. Estes
of Gainesville, made a very effective speech on
the subject "The Sunday School tor old and
young' showing how it was adapted to the
wants and needs Of all. J. G. Courtney follow
ed in few apt remarks on, "How to teach a
class" J. c. Kimball spoke in the afternoon
on organized work. The officers for the com
ing year were then elected. A. committee was
aIso appointed to adopt means for securing a
permanent Sunday School encampment ground
In the vicinity Of TGllulAh Falls. At night
there was q grand mass meeting Of the Sunday
School children. with singing and short ad
dresses. Friday was devoted TO pleasure the
delegates and visitors being treated TO an ex-
eursion down the river 10 Tybee. Thus ended
one Of the largest and most successful 8. 3.
Conventions ever held in the State. Augusta
was selected az the place Of meeting next year.
The following are the names Of the officers
elected:
President, 4. B. Rsppard, Savannah Seere-
tary. J. C. Courtney, Atlanta Vice'Piesidents.
J. r. West, p Pelham, T. w. DimmOck, Sid
new Root, b. II. Zeeller,P. X. Cortelyou, J.W.
Wallace, j. b. Estes; District Secretaries, +.
Cunningham, A. w. Muse, G. A. Ramspeck,
w. p McCiaiehy, s. Pierce, c. Nichols !;
Chorister, v. T. Bsrnwell.
..BLANKs.-We are selling legal blanks
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WHISTLES

OF the Old Kentucky style are steadily increa
sing in favor with those people who seek alb.
solute purity combined with that fruity and
mellow flavor to be found only in the genuine
product of "Old Kaintuck''
HARPER's NELSON COUNTY WHIsKEY is
and has Deen for years before the public and
has as well merited reputation in its own
State as it possesses abroad.
j. II. COOPER, Sole Agent,
Marietta, Ga.
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Get Ready for Theshing

And call Oh or write to ]. NJ. Alexander q
Co., 40 Whitehall ST., Atlanta, and find out
the advantages "1he Celebrated Wa tert0aon
Dry Steam Engines, possesses over all 9th
ers for that purpose Price as low and terms
as liberal as any first class engine in the
market. We are also agents for the best
brand Of Boiling Cloth. Eureka shutter
and Pratt's Famous Revolving Head Gin.
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Property For Sale.

Persons having Farms, Mills. or Houses
for Sale or Rent, would do well to consult
us. We will Advertise the same in the
MARIETTA JOURNAL and win charge moth
ing for the Advertisement unless we make
Sale, we charging only q reasonable com
mission. Call and seeUs, at the JOURNAL
Once.
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To COUNTY OFFlcERs.-The new

ITO COUNTY OFFlCERs.-The new law
regulating legal advertising has cut prices
down so lew, that while we propose to COM
ply with the law, others must do the same,
and we must insist that in every case the
printers fee must be collected and paid in
advance. This gives less trouble. The
law fixes the rates as follows: "For each
one hundred words, the sum of seventy five
cents for each insertion for the first four in
sertions and for each subsequent insertion
thirty-five cents for each one hundred
words -
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A Farm fer Sale.

Situated three miles from Marietta on the
Powder Springs road, containing Que hundred
and forty Ave acres, ninety Of which is in Gull
tivation, remainder woodland. There is on the
place good two story dwelling with Ave rooms,
smoke house, corn crib. and stables, also three
good tenant houses. The place is we'll watered
with number of good springs and wells. For
terms and further particulars Apply to the
EDIToRs of this paper.
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Free Vaccination.

All persons that have not been VAGINA
ted, are required to call at the offices Of DIR.
Gober and Simpson, over the stores of Jo-
seph Elsas and j. j. Northcutt and be
vaccinated free, in accordance with the or
dinance passed by the City Council.
Gao. d. MANErEs, Clerk.
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...JoB PRINTING, plain and fancy, or in
colors, by experienced and skilled printers,
at the JOURNAL Office. Will duplicate At
lanta prices, or anybody else's prices, apd
guarantee satisfaction or no charge. This
is fair. Give us trial and see.
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1t is worth remembering that nobody enjoys
the incest surroundings if in bad health. There
are miserable people about to day with one
foot in the grave, when bottle of Parkers
Ginger Tonic would do them more good than
all the doctors and medicines they have ever
triad Sea adv
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For Sale Cheap.

A HANDSOME RESIDENCE, ONLY
squares from the depot. Main building con-
tains IL rooms. Several outbuildngs. Size of
lot 1t acres. Ornamental Flower yard. A
good vegetable garden. The house is a wei
built, 2 story frame, with new roof, very de-
sirahIe place Enquir at this Office.
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Farm for Sale.

Have for sale valuable farm OF $50 acres,
100 acses cleared, balance in timber A good
framed house of four rooms, 2 tenant houses,
and outbuildings. A new gin house and gin.
Orchard of fine frnits The farm Is situated in
two miles of the new Railroad, ten miles of
Douglasville and seven miles of Powder
Syringe Near churches aud schools. Will
be sold cheap and on favorable terms. Apply
at this Office or to John w. Sswell, Bryant
vile, Cobb county, Ga.
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Legal Blanks on Hand.

Criminal Warrants, Land and Mort
gage Deeds, Justice Fifas and Summonses,
Waiver Notes, Summons of Garnishment
Garnishment Affidavit and Bond, Affidavit
Bond and Attachment, Writ Declaration of
Notes and Accounts and othel Legal Blanks
for sale at the Journal Office.
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Particular Notice.

All persons owing me either by note or &C.
count. no matter how small or large the
amount, want you to come and pay up. You
know have met with heavy loss and need
every dollar that is due me, / have bought
DR.. Earle's stock and you will find me at the
corner near the Post Office.
WILLIAM ROOT.
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Marietta DWELLING for Sale.

THE CARROLL PLACE, adjoining Col:
P. w. Alexander in Marietta and containing
an excellent dwelling house of six rooms. and
FIVE acres of good land, 10 for sale or rent at
low figures. Apply to the Journal Ofioe CT to
Col. Alexander for terms &c.
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Farm for Sale.

Wishing to engage in other business, Mr.. j.
T. Reed offers his farm for sale or rent on good
terms, with all the corn, fodder, hay and stock.
100 acres, IS in good cultivation, new gin on
premises The above farm lies 6 or miles
west OF Marietta. Apply al Journal Office.
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An Elegant Home
II MILES FROM MARIETTA
For Sale

House has eight rooms, fire place in each
room, and every room conveniently arranged,
elegantly finished mantle facings solid oak
Outbuildings suitable and permanent. Good
water Also % acres OF q ound, fosr acres in
fruit of the finest varieties. The Marietta and
North Ga. Railroad runs In 100 yards Of the
house. This is a very desirable and beau tiful
pace, just outside the corporate limits, and
will be sold cheap. Apply at THIS OFFICE
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Notice.

The members of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee for the county of Cobb are
hereby requested to meet at the Court House
in Marietta, on the first Tuesday in June
next, at 10 o. clock, to attend to important
business p. w. ALEXANDER, Chm.
F. A. IRWIN, Sect'y.
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HARRINGTON MILLS
NEAR ROSWELL, GA.
FOR SALE.

Property consists Of three forty aers lots
and fractions of two others, in all about lag
acres Dwelling and two outhouses, two story
Mill Building 30 by 65 feet Grist Mill and Saw
Mill, one % inch turbine and one Is foot over
shot wheel Dam Of Rock eementei. racs &C.,
ell built new one year ago; Both water wheels
in good order; The turbine and its gearing
were thoroughly repaired last November.
About l2O acres are cleared, the balance in
good tfmber Is acres is fine River bottom.
Situated miles from Roswell, on the Chatta-
hoochse River where Willeo Greek joins it,
and is II miles down the river from the telmi-
nus Of the Roswell Rail Road. The property
10 under mortgage in favor GA. 7. Heath Of.
Roswell in the sum Of upwards of five hundred
and fifty dollars, interest included. This
amount may be deducted and balance paid.
Nc attempt has bssn made TO fOreelOse APP
ply at Journal elics.