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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
NEW YEARS.
The Official Programme for the Presi.
dents Reception.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
The following is the official programme for
the Presidents reception on New Years
Day:
AtlIA. NJ. the President will receive the
members of the cabinet and diplomatic corps.
Atll.l5 A. M, the Chief Justice and As
.ociate Justices of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
At ll.30 Senators and Representatives
in Congress-, Judges of the Court OF Claims,
Judges OF Supreme Court, District OF Column
bia. officers of the District, Judiciary Com
missioner of the District of Columbia. ex-
Members of the Cabinet. ex-Ministers OF the
United States.
AtI2. noon, Officers of the Army and
Navy.
Atl23O P. NJ, Secretary of the Smith
sonian Institute, Commissioner of Agricul'
ture, Assistant Secretaries Of the Depart
ments, Assistant Postmaster General. Solic-
| itor General, Assistant Attorney General,
Superintendent of the Coast Survey, heads
| of the Bureau Of the several departments,
National Board If Health and Civil Service
| Commission.
Atl245 p. NJ, associated soldiers of the
war Of 1912, associated veterans of the war
of 1916, membert of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association of the District Of Columbia and
Grand Army of the Republic.
Att P. NJ, reception of citizens, which
terminate at p. NJ.
1t is expected that the following named
ladies will assist the President in the recep'
ton Mrs. Frelinghuysen, Misses Freling-
huysen, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs.
and Miss Gresham, Mrs. Brewster, Mrs.
Teller, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Pen
dleton, Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Cullom, Mrs. Haw'
ley, Mrs. Wadsworth of New York, Mrs
Dorshumer of New York, Mrs. Steele OF
Indiana, Mrs. Skinner of New York. Mrs
Sheridan, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Waite, Mrs
Davis, Mrs. Blaine. Mrs. and Miss Beal
Mrs. Kinsley, Miss Strout, Mrs. Craig, Mrs.
Wadswo rth, Mrs. McMichael, Mrs. Rock
well. The introductions will be made by
Marshal McMichaei and Col. Rockwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
MuRDEROUs HORSE THIEVES.
A Bloody Fight Between a Farmers
Posse and Border Outlaws.

LITTLE Rock. Dec 90.
Details are Just received of a bloody fight
in the southern part of Missouri, remote from
telegrSphiC communication. The northeast
ern part OF this State and the southern part of
Missouri have been infested with gang of
thieves, who have made business of stealing
horses in Missouri and selling them in Ar
kansas. The gang is well organized and be-
can, Mo, operating along the border-coun-
ties of the States named. During November
an unusually large number of valuable horses
were stolen. In some instances the stock
was recovered. but the thieves escaped. A
prominent farmer named kimbal about a
week ago had several horses stolen. He or
gsnized a posse and pursued the thieves. The
latter numbered three and were chased from
one county to another. Last Wednesday
they were run down some distance from For
syth, Mo. where they turned and sharp
fight eusued. Shot guns and pistols were
used. Taking refuge in the timber, the fug-
itiyes forced their pursuers to retreat and
then continued in their flight. The pursuers,
however gathered an additional force and
the thieves were again overtaken. Their
surrender was demanded. The thieves
showed fight, opening fire on the pursuers,
two of whom were wounded. The posse
closed around the men, firing voiley after
vollev into them. Two fell dead and the
other. who wss fatally wounded. surrendered.
Two OF the pCrsuers were fatally hurt. The
men killed ar. reported to be named James
and Andrew Davis, formerly of Cape Girard.
can, Mo. The posse recovered two of the
stolen horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
WORK OF THE FLAMES.
Two Houses Burned at tawamk Gag
Saturday Morning.
BANGOR, Dec. -.

BANGOR, Dec. -.
About O'Clock this morning the house of
A w. Scott, on what is known as Railroad
street, in Mattawamkeag, was discovered to
be on fire. II caught between the upper
floors, it is supposed, from defective flue.
The flames soon spread to the house OF w.
I. Mincher, and though everything possible
was don. under the circumstances, both
houses, with most of their contents, were
destroyed. SCOTS house was insured for
500, which will fully cover the loss it is re-
ported Mincher's loss is $500. He had $500
insurance in the Phenix Co. of Brooklyn,
n. Y. Seven hundred dollars of the insur-
ance was on the house. and one hundred on
the furniture. The loss falls particularly
hard on Mr.. MinCher, who is a machinist in
the Maine Central repair shops in Mattaw am
keag. His house was nearly new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

NTANTED.-A capable girl 10 do general house
w work, and understands how to do plain cook
ing. Small family and good wages.
MRS. A. II. HOWARD,
dec2Ottf Haowell, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
MARINE NEWS.
The Steamer Celtic Of the White Star
Line in a Gale With Her Main
Shaft Broken.

LONDON, Dec. 80.
The Hamburg American steamer Colbert,
which arrived today at Plymouth. reports
that she spoke the White Star steamer Gel
tic on the 22d inst in lat Al long. "a. The
Celtic's main shaft was broken. The captain
of tie Celtic wished to have his steamer
towed by the Colbert. The captain of the
latter vessel refused to take the Celtic in
tow owing to the bad weather, but offered to
take of the passengers and mails. The offer
was declined.
The Colbert, being unable to take the
Celtic in tow, stood by till informed by rocket
signals that her offer to take of the passen-
gers and mails was declined. The gale in
creasing. the Colbert proceeded on her
voyage, having ascertained that the Celtic
was in a seaworthy condition, and that her
human freight was in no danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
At Middlebury, Vt...LOss, $4,000.

MIDDLEBURY, VT, Dec. 80.
Fire, causing a loss of $4,000, broke out
in the business part of this place this after
noon. 1t is believed to be incendiary. Ii
broke out in an unoccupied attic, and it was
nearly an hour before an affective stream
could be got on and the flames made great
progress.
Among the losers are w. w. Sweeney,
on the building, $1,000; insured. IL. b.
Dodge, hardware, 1000; insurance. $1,000.
T. II. Mcleod, on building, $1,000; insurance
$1,000. Many other parties sustain small
losses,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
SPORTING.
SULLIVAN AND RYAN.
Paddy Will Not Visit Saa FranciscO-
Sullivan in More Trouble.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 70.
Charles E. Davis of Chicago, telegraphed
Muldoon, the champion wrestler, yesterday
afternoon. as follows:
Paddy Ryan will not come to Sas Fran
CISCO
An arrangement has been made with Ryan
to spar Sheriff, the winner to spar Sullivan.
DENVER, COL, Dec. %.
John L. Sullivan, no is nov in Lead
VIII speaking of Paddy kyan's withdrawal,
said ia an interview:
Poor Paddy's Withdrawal does not sur
prise me. He never meant to stand before
me. He knows could do him up in two
minutes. He has proved himself cur and
the people see it. I shall go to Frisco all
the same and may possibly arrange y match
with Miller. will give him $1,000 to stand
before me four rounds"
Sullivan was drinking heavily this fore
noon. After the performance at SEQ Theatre
he engaged in an alteration with Pete Nc
Coy who smashed . chair over his head. Sui
livan seized lighted lamp and hurled it at
Mccoy, who lodged it. The city marshal
interfered when Sullivan started TO assault
him, but instantly took the marshal's advice
to stop, foreseeing the consequences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

Wild financial legislation is predicted
in many quarters with two men like Bland
and Buckner at the head Of the leading
financial committees of the House but
they can do little positive harm, with the
Senate in the way. The real injury work
cd by such men is negative, and lies in
the needed legislation they prevent.
Our silver coinage and our national
banks need prompt attention. They
will now secure neither, and, after two
years, in which Bland and Buckner will
be soaring sensitive business interest with
wild measures. nothing will be accom-
plishcd. and the two subjects will be left
TO the next Congress exactly as Mr.. Car
Isle. after soaring the country into the
Carlisle Panic left the questions of re-
funding and the reissue of bank charters
to the succeeding republican congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
FIRE RECORD.
THE FLAM ELS.
A Large Building Burned in Chicago
Loss, 100000.

CHICAGO, Dec. 80.
Fire occurred this evening in the building
Nos. 100 and 22l Monroe street, causing a
loss of nearly $4,000 The front portion
of the building was 24xS0 feet and the rear
portion ll2 feet square. 1t was filled with
printing. lithographing and kindred estab-
lshments. The approximate losses and in
surance are as follaws:
Bradner. Smith & Co., stationers, loss
$25, 900; insurance, $4,000.
National Printing Co., one of the largest
show printing houses in the country, loss,
$l2O, 900; insured for 100000.
Shober & Corgueville, photographers, loss,
ST., 900; fully insured.
J. b. Jeffrey loses $4,000 worth of cuts,
which were in the National Printing COM
pany's Office, and bennett, Harvester & Co.
sustains similar loss.
The building, which is owned by Samuel
A. Grocer of Philadelphia, was damaged to
the extent of $24, 900; insured for $4,000.
Nine stores in the Montauk block adjoining,
owned by the b. +. Brooks estate of Boston,
was damaged 1925, 900 by water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE RArHBoNE TRAGEDY.
Possibility of Rathbone's Recovery
Jealousy Thought to be the Cause
If the Act.

HANOVER. Dee. %.
Col. Rathbone Of Albany, n. T., who
killed his wife and attempted to kill himself,
has recovered sufficiently to permit friends to
take him to hospital His ultimate recov-
ero from his wounds is possible.
A judicial examination on the body of his
wife shows that she received several shot and
dagger wounds One bullet passed through
her breast and came out at the back bone. A
dagger thrust penetrated one of the ribs to
the heart Both the dagger and revolver
used by Rathbone were new.
He has lately been very jealous Of his wife.
though there was no cause whatever for any
such feeling on his part At the present
time IN official inquiry into the tragedy is
impossible, owing to the condition of Col.
Rathbone. His mind 10 still affected and his
utterances are of rambling character. 1t is
understood that he believes that his children
had been abducted and that he was wounded
in a fight with their abductors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
THE KIRK MURDER.
Two Negroes Arrested-BOth Confess
Their Guilt.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 90.
William Bohemian, aged Is years, and
John Palmer, negro, have been arrested
for the murder of William Kirk. Both have
confessed their guilt. Bohemian was first
arrested and told the story, saying that
Palmer struck the fatal blow. Palmer says
the murder was done on Monday night in
Kinks stable, and the body was hauled away
the same night. Neil who was arrested on
Thursday will be discharged. Palmer in his
confession says it was agreed between him.
self and Behiman to kill Kirk for his money,
the one striking the first blow to have $50 in
excess of the other. He says Bohemian did
this and they both pounded Kinks head with a
hammer and a club. Palmer i. a light
mulatto, aged 10, and Behieman is aged Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
A DAsTARDLY OUTRAGE.
A Man Struck Down at HIS Own Door
by a Neighbor.

BosToN, Dec. 90.
A dispatch from Woonsocket says Cyrus
Cook. wealthy citizen of Cumberland Hill.
r. L., responded to a knock at the door of
his residence last night, when he was struck
on the head with hammAr BY an unknown
man, and felled to the floor. sister of
Crook rushed into the entry way, when the
would-be murderer fed. 1t is thought the
object was robbery, as it is known Cook
always keeps large sam of money in the
house and on his person. He is in a danger
Gus condition.
LATER-Cook's next door neighbor has
confessed to the deed, pleading that he was
drunk at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
RUM DID 1T.
4 Woman Probably Murdered bv Her
Husband in Drunken Row.

Dover, Y. H.. Dec. so.
Michael Mclaughlin reported to the police
today that his wife died suddenly. A medi-
cal examiner examined the body and found
marks of violence. Coroner Pray questioned
the inmates of the house. which is four ten
ament one. One woman related airing a
disturbance last night, when Mclaughlin as
saulted his wife. 4 grand child of the de-
ceased woman said there was trouble between
the deceased and husband last night. Cor
oner Pray thinks from what is learned that
Mclaughlin and wife were drunk last night
and had quarrel. or else the woman died of
excessive drinking. Mclaughlin is disco
late drunken fellow. Public opinion Is that
family row occurred, the husband and wife
being drunk and the husband assaulted her.
The police have not sufficient grounds to ar
rest him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
A Man Arrested Charged With Burn.
ing Slaughter House.
BANGOR, Dec. so.

BANGOR, Dec. so.
George Lord was arrested in Norwood,
Mass, on Saturday and brought to this city
on the charge of burning the slaughter house
buildings of Loren A. Davis. which were de-
stroyed here on the 23rd of last September.
just prior to the bursting out of the flames a
man was encountered in the stable by Davis
wife and he said, Il have won my revenge on
these Davises." He then disappeared and
4 clue finally discovered which drew
suspicion to Lord and the arrest was accord
ingly made. Lord married sister of Loren
A. Davis, but she was divorced from him
several wears since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
FROM HARBOR GRACE.
Six New Arrests-Successful EndeavOrs
of the Orange Chiefs to Quell
the Excitement.
ST.. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 80.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 20.
A despatch received here at noon today
says Six more prisoners were arrested to-
day, making IL in all. Winter and McNeilly,
Orange chiefs of St. Johns, have been most
successful in their mission of peace among
the Orangemen, although there is good
deal of excitement prevailing among the peo-
pie.
They addressed large meetings of the
lodges at Harbor Grace yesterday afternoon
and last night and succeeded in allaying the
excitement.
At the funerals today, arrangements had
been made guaranteeing that everything
should pass without disturbance. Winter
and McNeilly will 60 to Bay Roberts in order
to use their calming influence on the excited
people there.
A despatch received at 9 P. NJ, says that
sixteen people have been arrested up to this
hour. Everything 10 very quiet. A despatch
received at p NJ. says that Callahan's fun
ersl was escorted by large police force. all
local magistrates accompanying it. The pro-
cession has passed of quietly. but the town is
still in charge of special police force. Win
ter and McNeilly have done much to pacify
the Orangemen. The funeral of Jeanes took
place at o'clock. Business is still suspend
ed No further deaths have taken place
The names OF the additional arrested rioters
are: Patrick Harper, Thos. Norrisey, Thos.
Morrisey, Jr.. John Fleming, Richard Flem-
ing, VIM. Russell and Walsh. The authori-
ties are vigorously and efficiently prosecuting
preliminary inquiries.
later telegram says that the funeral pro-
cession of French, accompanied by 900
Orangemen from Harbor Grace, passed
through the latter place from Courages Beach.
Everything passed off quietly. The mail
steamer Lady Grover was prevented from
landing her mails and passengers at Carbon
ear, as the Orangemen were determined that
ne business should be done nor any arriv ais
of strangers be permitted till after Jeanes'
funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
OBITUARY..
Death of Hon. John Proctor.

CONCORD, Dec. 80.
Hon. John Proctor, one of the most prom
inent citizens of Merrimac county, died at
his residence in Andover of pneumonia today,
aged ~ years. The deceased for many years
was connected with the American Screw Co.
of Providence. r. L., as director. He was
granted patent on screw tip, through
which he amsssed handsome fortune. He
had held various local offices, and was given
certificate of election of State senator from
the Old Fourth district as democrat BY Gov.
Weston and counsel in the famous senate rial
controversy in 1875. He leaves q family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
LYNCH LAW.
A Prisoner Shot Dead in Jail and Three
Others Lynched.

VIcKsBURG, Miss, Dec. %.
A special to the Herald from Yazoo City
says excitement run high here all day and
tonight. Parties from different parts of the
county came to town and about P. NJ. two
hundred armed men proceeded to the Jail and
demanded entrance. Resistance was useless
as the men we're determined. W. L. Foote
one Of the prisoners, resisted and was shot
dead in his cell. Robert Swayee, Micajah
Parker and Richard Gibbs were taken from
the jail and lynched. The above parties sre
charged with being principals in the murder
of the Posy brothers and Jasper Nichols On
the night of the cath inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
SUPERIOR COulsr.


SATURDAY, Dec 29th.
Staples VS.. Locke. In this case which vas
commenced yesterday, pfff claims that while
a minor she contracted to work as a servant
in the deft's family in consideration of her
board and clothing and the privilege of at
tending school; that she performed her part
of the contract, but that the deft failed in his
part in not allowing her to attend school and
in not furnishing he, sufficient clothing. On
this ground of breach. and on the ground
that as a minor she had no authority to make
shch a contract, she claims to recover a rea-
sonable compensation for her services. which
she saws is 50 per week The deft. denies .
breach of the contract, and claims that if the
contract is void on account of her being q
minor the supplies furnished her were neces-
saries and were q reasonable compensation
for her labor. Verdict for the pin for S54.9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
THE OAR.
HanIan Asks Stevenson TO Release Him
From the Engagement.

SAN Francisco, Dec. %.
Hanlan, the oarsman. lately offered $1,000
to any man on the Pacific Coast who would
outrow him. Stevenson accepted the chal-
lenge. Hanlan now asks the latter TO re-
lease him from the engagement, but won't
state why.
LArER-The reason whv Hanlan asked
Stevenson to release him from the engage
ment to row, 10 that the former preferred to
row at the Point Of Pines where there is a
better course and larger receipts may be ex-
pected. Hanlan has offered Stevenson $1,000
and expenses to go east and the latter has
accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
A BRUTAL CRIME.
A Jailor Cut to Pieces by Two Pris.
Oners.

WALLA WALLA, w. T., Dec. 30.
As Sheriff Thompson and Jailor Williams
were visiting the cells at the Jail here, last
night, for the last time, they were attacked
by Elfus and Owen, two condemned muir
derers, who knocked them senseless with
bricks they had secreted. On the jailor
showing signs of recovering they took knife
from his pocket and hacked him to pieces.
They then fed. The whole country is in
arms. committee of action was promptly
formed and has started in pursuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

Speaker Carlisle is not to blame for put
ting Southerners at the head of the COM
mittees. He is Southern man, he rep
resents party essentially Southern, and
it must be managed by Southern men if
the majority Is to rule within the demo
cratic party. But the real question is
whether the country wants this kind of a
majority to govern the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

The Committee on Education Of the
State Grange of Louisiana has recon-
mended that the Legislature be petitioned
to submit to the people an amendment to
the State Constitution requiring special
mill tax to be levied in each year for
school purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

Open your eyes and not your mouth when
making up your mind what kind of cough
medicine you are going to take if you don't
wish to make opium eaters of your wives and
children. Stop pouring down all kinds of
cough remedies, and use Jadwins Pine Tar
Syrup. Sold by Allen & Co., Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
LEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next n Hours.

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer, l
Washington, d. c., Dec. 3l-l A. M. I
For New England and Middle States
cloudy weather nth snow and rain; north.
westerly winds nearly stationary tempera-
tare lower barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
Time is Money.

Time and money will be saved by keeping
Kidney-Wo rt in the house. 1t is an invalua-
BILE remedy for all disorders of the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels and for all diseases arising
from distractions of the organs. 1t has cured
many obstinate cases after hundreds Of dol
lars had been paid to physicians without OBJ
tanning relief. 1t cures Constipation, Piles,
Biliousness and all kindred disorders. Keep
it by you. dec24teod&wlw
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"There is nothing true but heaven" is only
the creation of q dreamy writer, while the
facts bear US out in our claims of what Jad-
wins Tar Syrup will do. 1t cures Coughs,
Colds. ETC., efiectually. box of Jadwin's
Qui Vive Pills goes with every 81 bottle.
Sold by Allen & Co., Augusta.
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$4,000 would not purchase from me what
Swift's Specific IS. S. s. has effected in my
case. 1t has cured me of Malaral Rheuma-
tism. ARCHIE THOMAS,
Springfield, Tenn.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

What seems strange about the conduct OF
some people is, though endowed with good
judgment in other matters, they permit a
severe cold to 60 unnoticed, until it assumes
a severe aspect. Jadwin's Tar Syrup is a
household necessity under any circumstances.
Try it, For sale by Allen & Co., Augusta.
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Chamber of Deputies.

PARIS, Dec. 90
The Chamber of Deputies. by vote of
249 against 2ll, has rejected the government
ALGERIA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31

have taken Swifts Specific Is. S. S. for
Rheumatism, and found perfect relief. 1t is
the best tonic and Blood Remedy known to
science. ID. z. HILL,
Attorney at Law, Atlanta, Ga.
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Ross Sails for England.

HALIFAX, Dec. 80.
Wallace Ross sailed for England today to
prepare for his race with Bubear on the
Thames in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-31
BURIED ALIVE.
One Man Killed and Two Severely In.
jured.

BALTIMORE. Dec 90
Three men we're working beneath an en-
bankment on the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad,
near Principed furnace, in Cecil county,
which suddenly fell, burying them beneath
the heavy clay. Their fellow laborers, after
digging about twenty minutes, succeeded in
reaching them, one of whom was dead. The
others were severely injured but will sur
vive.