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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
A MOTHERS CRIME.-About month ago L

A MOTHERS CRIME-About a month ago La
vinia Prentice was taken to the Broome county,
New York, Poorhouse a psuper, and was treated
after her arrival there for cancer. Soon after
her arrival it was suspected that she was encente
but rs she stoutly denied the charge the suspi-
cions of the attendants were allayed. Early yes
terday morning an attendant heard the wall of
baby and quickly ran to the bedside. On the
floor beside the bed she found small nfant with
its mouth torn from ear to ear, its jaw broken
and its right arm broken. The county physician
was summoned but the child died before his ar.
rival. Tie woman denies all knowledge of hav-
ing committed the CT ime and says she doesn't know
Nv it occurred. Her action points to insanity,
although she has never been suspected of being
insane Coroner Jack son is conducting an inyesti-
CATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
ShipWreck.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3l.-A dispatch
from Birds Nest, Virginia, says: The bark
Lena Norwegian from South America for
Philadelphia, with cargo of sugar, was
stranded December 9th on Hog Island bar,
during thick weather. The vessel broke
up before assistance could be rendered.
Eight lives were lost and two saved The
vessel and cargo are total loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

No FKDERAL office holder in Virginia,
nor In the entire South, who has taken an
active part in politics land who of them
has notf-need lay the fattering JUNCTION
to his soul that there Is any thing in Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland's civil service letter
that gives him single pin upon which to
hang hope for the prolongation of his of.
fetal term after the 4th of next March,
and that, too, though that term may have
years to rom. The President elect Is real
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec. 31.-Stocks opened with
great depression this morning. Lackswanna was
the feature and dropped from 81 q to s9lp Oh
small lots, but when S9l1 was touched round
amounts came on. Delaware and Hudson fell of
. per cent to a. The other active shares de-
clined Il to l per cent. except Northern Pacific
preferred, which was firm at 3S7sa39h..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Inslrrectionary Turks.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 31.-The fires Of
instruction are smouldering among the
populace of this city. The posting of sedi
tious placards is of nightly occurrence. A
body of Turks attacked mill near Perlepe
north of Monastir, and killed and wounded
several persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Colder w Gather.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3l.-The thermometer has
fallen 80 degrees in this city since midnight.
and at o'clock this morning stood % de-
grees above zero. At Omaha the Their
mometer stands 4 degrees below, at St.
Paul above, at Keolsuk 4 above, at Fargo
90 below, and at Wiunepeg Sc below.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

not sham, civil service reformer, and as the
civil service rules prohibit active interior
ence in politics on the part of federal Office
holders, all the Office holders who have
set those rules at defiance will doubtless be
removed as soon as their successors can be
determined upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Terrific Rain Storms.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 31-Terrifc rain
storms have deluged this State during the
past four days, doing great damage to rail
way and other property. Trains have been
delayed and country roads rendered i'm
passable, owing to bridge washouts.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, December 81
The rainfall here continued until six
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when it
slackened. kilograms from all quarters
of the State record continuous rain.
The Arkansas river at this point had risen
up to last night four feet in the proceeding
eighteen hours, when it was one loot ten
inches below the danger line and still ris-
ing. All the other rivers, north, south and
east, continued to rise, and additional dam
ages to fences, houses and stock are report.
ed, bnt the extent can only be conjectured.
as miles OF the bottom land along the river
are flooded The total rainfall here for
December has been over sixteen inches,
two-lhirts Of it in the past ninety hours.
At some points the Ouchita river spreads
through the bottom, distance Of 10 miles.
Three miles north Of Arkadelphia there is a
break over 200 feet long through which the
water rushes at tho rate of twenty five miles
an hour, while there is another break, be-
lieved to be worse, reported half mile
further north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Another Shut Down.

TACOMA, \. H., Dec. 3l.-The Ptman
hosiery manufacturing company stopped
their machinery last night, throwing about
$50 hands out of employment. They will
remain closed about six weeks on account
OF the scarcity of orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Threatened Small Pox Epidemic.

SOUTH BoARDMAN, Mich, Dec. 31-The
people here are greatly excited over
threatened small pox epidence. Henry
Barager, aged 25, died last night, and four
other cases exist in the village. All trains
have been ordered not to stop here for the
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Embezzler.

WATERFOWL, OAK. Dec. 31.-Charles S.
Campbell, Probate Judge of this county,
left Watertown recently, and has not re-
turned. Developments in his office now
indicate that he is an embezzler to the ex.
tent OF 81 900. 1t is thought he had nearly
So 900 with him. Wine, women and cards
are the causes of his downfall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Challenge.
present.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Wm. Woodside. the
champion bicyclist of Ireland, has challeng-
ed John s. Prince, of Washington, the one
mile champion Of the world, to ride five
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

Moody and Sankey have never, it is said,
received cent from the sale of their Gospel
Hymns. Hundreds of thousands of dollars
have been realized from the sales and de.
voted to various benevolent enterprises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
DIED.

IN this city, this morning. at q o'clock, Of con-
Z, stion Of the lungs. FRANK SHUMAN, aged 1 1
years, = months and days. E.s-Thc funeral
10 which friends and acquaintance of the family
are invited will take place from No. lag King
street Tomorrow evening III 4 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
Fire.

BgAlDwooD, H., Dec. 31-Fire yesterday,
from some cause unexplained, started in the heart
Of the city and consumed six business buildings
Loss 50, 800: insurance $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

widow Of some sixty summers was appealed
to lately for contribution to some good cause.
but declined reretfnlly, for she poor, old aid
#ailing And she said II think should get along
better if had husband, or something like that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

Flour receipts are light with more active de-
mand in anticipation of an advance ia prices
Wheat has steadily advanced during tho past few
days and we note a rise on high grades Of about 5
cents per bushcl. Corn is quiet and steady. Rye
aud Oats are active. Butter, Eggs and Poultry
are easy at decline in figures, dealers combining
themselves to near wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Taking the Law in Their Own Hands.

WHEELING, W. Va, Dec 3l.-The excite
ment at Fulton, a small town three miles
east of this city, over the recent robberies,
has eliminated in display of arms that is
surprising The town is stirred rs it has
never been before, and day and night is
patrolle, by armed men. The Fulton peo-
pie, evidently believing il useless TO rely
for aid OIL police force that allowed thefts
of Sc, 900 in less. than week, last night
organized q vigilance committee. Every
saloon aud place of public resort Was visit
ed, and all unknown and suspicious per-
sons were driven from the village, with the
order not to return on pain Of death. Among
others, six suspicious characters were found
and hustled off with little ceremony, two of
them being considerably hurt. Guards were
stationed at every entrance to the town,
with orders to shoot. Late in the night a
valuable watchdog, the property Of Charles
Kraft, was found dead from poison and n
Jimmy" discovered in the yard, left, no
doubt, that a robbery had been planned.
An old man on his way from he city 10
Fulton was held up By two men and reliev-
Of all his money and gold watch. Hog
and chicken thieves nfest the rural dis
tricts, and reign of crime seems to exist.
Fifty armed men were patroling Fulton
last night. The women carry revolvers and
the children live in terror. The first thief
caught will be hanged without ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31
EiNK STATEMENTS.
- EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL
Citizens National Bank.

OF ALEXANDRIA. IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
At the close of business. December 90, 1884.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S16G,1 GG
Ovcr,lra!ts, S72 II
L. s. bonds to secure circulation, 100000 OO
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages, G3,O4O 62
| Due from approved reserved agents, 74.51S Va
Duc from other National banks, 5,G05 81
| Due from State banks and bankers, 2,231 ! 1
Real estate, furniture and fixtures 300 90
| Current expenses and taxes paid, 1923 7S
| Checks and other cash items BAT l3
| Bills of other banks. G.255 90
| Fractional paper currency, nickelS and
pennies 81 65
Specie, $3.50 90
| Legal tender notes. 80, 81 90
Redemption fund with q. S. Treasurer
| q per cent of cifculativu) 4, 800 90
Total, S477,172 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. 100000 90
Surplus fund. 10000 90
| Undivided profits, 1856 80
! National bank notes outstanding, $4,000 90
Individual deposits subject to check, 213, $50 10
Demand certificates of deposit, 1876 90
DUE to other National banks, 21,76O &c
Dukto State banks and bankers, 2,707 7S
Total, S477,172 81
State OF VnYam, city o. alexandria, 80.
!, Vim. III. Lambert. Cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
WIN. II. LAMBERT, Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 31st
day of December, 1884.
X. KEMPER, Notary Public
Correct-Attcst
BENoNI WHEAT,
JOHN PERRY, Directors.
P B. HoOE, dec31-1t
DERSONS LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS PIE.
i SENTS would do we'll to call and look over
our stock before purchasing, as we have some ar.
tcles that are useful and which we are selling at
cost. MCLEAN & UHLER
deco so King street
MINERAL WATERS-A fresh supply of HUI
lfI nyadi, Buffalo, Lithia, Allegheny, Friedrichs-
ball, Hathorn, Congress, Geyser Farmyille Lithia.
and Pennsylvania Bedford, received and for sale
by SUMMERS & ALLEN,
jy11 n. W. cor. King and Royal streets.
SLEIGH BASKETS, Sleigh Bells, Sleigh Rum.
~ ners, and Skates for ladies and gentlemen at
81 King street, corner of Royal. Acme Skates at
very reduced prices. Call and see
decl6 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF
CHRISTMAS GOODS
decS Att. D. n. LUNTs
NOGELER'S EMULSION OF COD LIVER or,
AND LlME-A splendid remedy for con.
sumption in all its varied stages. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
1e1l Corner Prince and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Stocks frmer. Money
LAP. Cotton quiet and easy uplands II 1-1G
Orleans II 5.16 Flour firm and quiet Wheat
better. { orn lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

OF ALEXANDRIA IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
At the close of business. December 90 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

A LABAST1NE-A natural material and the
"A only durable finish for walls and ceilings
pure white and variety of beautiful tints
sample card of tiDts and prices mailed to any ad-
dress upon application. For sale by
A. A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Jauney & Co..
aPI 1872 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

DERSONS LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS PRE-.
i SENTS would do we'll to call and look over
our stock before purchasing, as we have some ar.
ticcs that are useful and which we are selling at
cost. MCLEAN & UHI,FR
deco so KING street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

pLATED WARE! PLATED WARE!,-We
have large assortment of Plated Ware, con-
slstlng OF Forks Spoons, Butter Knives, Mustard
spoons. Fruit Knives, Oyster Forks, etc, of
Hpgers Meriden Manufacture in Double and Trip
Re Plates, which we are selling at cost Also
Dice lot of Tea and Table Spoons Silver Plate on
af6. This is rare chance for those desiring
goods in this line Goods at cost for cash only.
octl4 MCLEAN & UHLER, 80 KinrEt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-31

= QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Dec. Goat
Queenstown this week 26 head of Cattl. offered
with sales at 3a4at. cents per ID. Some $50 Sheep
and LIS nbs offered; Sheep sold at 4s54a cents, and
Lambs st 4a6 cents per ID. Some Cows aud
Calves sold at 3OaS5O per head.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19
Our Public School.

The Peach Pprings public school opened on Monday last with au at tendance of twelve pupils. Mir. ]. F. Mars IS teacher. The books used are the same aS used in all the schools of the Territory, and the pupils are get tlng along splendldly under their able. Instructor. It afforded us a great deal oi pleasure to visit the school on Friday last, and hear the different clas 'es rec lie their lessons. Everything IS orderly and quiet, and the school room Is we'll furnished with good com. fortabic seats, blackboard, and well heated. We predict for ,ur sch |, under the management of Mir. Mars, successful future, and such Is the earnest wish Of the people of Peach Springs, The parents and guardians Of the children should pay the school a visit occasionally that they may see for themselves and thus encourage teacher Tn his good work.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19

had twelve antelope securely tied. Kelly then went home, procured an axe and killed the animals. Mir Kelly brought the antelope to the butchers here, but will keep the axe to show to incredulous people, who otherwise might doubt this truthful statement of l facts.
 We regret to note the sneering tone of small newspaper Tn its comments upon the attractions Tn the vicinity of our town. The subject necessarily | becomes stale and monutonouS 10 those residing in the immediate vicinity, from the fact that we are continually coming in contact with scores of peo- ! pie who visit each week some attraC- tive feature of our wonderful country. The praise of Niagara itself, has be- come threadbare to the residents of Suspension Bridge and Niagara, but they do not for that reason rldlCule the visitor and stranger who comes among them to spend his time and distribute his money. It IS praiSewor thy m newspaper, as well as in an individual, to protect its interests be k!nd and courteous to strangers and the ladies.
 We are asked "what is the conner cial importance of Flagstaff? Why do we give 1t first place Tn rank west of Albucderque, on the A & F. line?" In defense of our assertion, we pre- sent few facts in rega d to the town, without reference to the surrounding country, or its bright prospective flu ture. Ir is the location of the Aver mill which manufactures one hundred thousand feet of lumber daily, with out reference to the planers, lath and shingles, and the box factories run ir connection. It has SIX hundred in habitants, several general stores, in. cluding two that do both wholesale and retail business. A large house is now being erected for the exclusive sale of hardware, tlnware and furnl ture. One drug store, one newspapel running, five hotels and restaurants. two wholesale meat markets, two liv cry and sales stables, two blaCksmithS' shops, one wagon shop, several laun. dries, two responsible firms of coz. tractors and builders. We have the necessary number of news stands and fruit and confectionery establishments. Our general stores also wht lesale liq uors, and treat good customers. Thi, will enable us 10 get on, with our elev- en saloons, until spring, when boom in that branch of business IS antici pated. We have good school and d sabbath school. We have abe law yers, skillul doctors talented teach CTS, honest preachers and scientific gamblers.
 Henry Dold, of Albuquerque, is visiting D. A. Murphy, oI the west end Mr. Dold and Dan are old friends. HAL.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19
STOCKTON
Mohaye County's most Lively Mining Camp.

The mining camp known as Stock
 ton, situated about ten miles south. west from kincman, in Mohlve coun " Is the leading camp in the county today. It shows up more mineral tu the squire inch than any section >c. mentioned and for miles the surface indication, bear mineral from five tu ten feet in width, The Cray Bros. Messrs Gale, Else, Southwick, Hach, Cupcl Mining Company, SpruAnce, Stanley X Co.,, owners. Jick Johnson, Sage, Sn! der & H 'ward, ] 'c LIraber, Kennedy, Eagle and S, veral others w"oSe names are not before Us, are ali working claims ia the district with yer, encouraging results. I ,c Gray Bros. have eight claims, all free mill ing ore, the Mo1ibtam, Blue Belle, Miner,' Hope, Fountain Head and Bay City claims are showing up gouu free milling ore, from which they are shipping ore to San Francisco, or arc getting out ore for that purpose at the present time. Phil Hach is taking out ore to be shipped which promises good results. The Cupel Mining Com. pany, Stanley, Spruance x Co.,, San Franc lSCO, owners, has two shafts BOO feet apart, with tunnel runLi.g De tween u em, which wlil require great CT depth, although mineral IS taken out m good paying quantities on the apparent depth of 100 feet. The Star Spangled Banner mine, Pismark, C 0. D., Black Warrior, Alta, all belonging to different parties, are talk ing out ore and about 5 men are em ploled Tn the camp. Average assays S75 to the ton, but some assays 20 up into the thousands. Mir Frank Nick olson, of Peach Springs, came in from that district this week, where he Is the owner of the Coraline mlne, upon which he has 70 foot shaft. All the mining properties are free milling ore assaylng gold silver and lead, and look very promising. It Is an old camp, wolk being done there eight years ago, when they packed the ore out on burros. We shall give a more extended report of this prosperous mlnIng camp at future time.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19
WEEKLY CHAMPION.
SATURDAY, JANUARY I9, 1884,

The round house at this place is rapidly assuming shape The frame work is completed, and the nine stalls will be ready for occupancy in q short time.
 John F. Scott. of Williams, princi pal of the school at that point, was in town today Mir. S. has been appoint ed Justice of the Peace at Williams, in place of Judge Sanford, resigned He is a very popular young man, and we doubt not will prove an efficient, officer.
 Coolihan, better known as "Old Dad, who has been acting as da, hostler at this point for several months, has gone to Texas. Dad says he in, terfered too much with Master Barrett, and his superior officers got jealous of himl Dad left last night.
 Harley Fay offers his restaurant, billiard parlor and bar for sale It is the largest and best building in Peach Spring, is doing profitable business, and would be good investment for any person. The building is now be- ing painted and otherwise improved Mir. Fay desires to go into the mining business. Read the advertisement.
 A Worcester excursion car arrived in Peach Springs this morning, brlng ing party of eastern capitalists who will visit the Grand Canon. It Is through Governor Tri,le's influence they are in Arizona, and they will wis. it the mines of Yavapai county, where most of the party at present are. A. moug the gentlemen are Lawrence R Jerome, E.. F Searles. John Travers, M R Schul Ter, and w. B. Murray.
 The car will not return to Ash Fork to receive the balance ol the party un til Mondly next, when they will pro ceed to California.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19
New Master Mechanic.

MT. A. R. Barrett, formerly of Will Hams, has been app5iiteo Master Mechanic of the A. X P. road, from Wlnslow to the river. He is man oi large experience, and will bring to his department a knowledge which will b. profitable To the railroad company. J r. Coons, Master Mechanic for the FIith Division, has resigned.
The Arizona champion., 1884-01-19

All persons desiring copy of this paper, or to aid school of this kind in any way. should address Mrs. Man. son Bucknaster, Principal, Laurel Hall, San Maleo, California.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-09-05
BALTIMORE & ONO RAILROAD

All trains East of Ohio River are run by Eastern
standard or 18th Meridian time, West OF Ohio Riv-
er by Central or 9Jth meridi IN time
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-09-05
pcetru
Only Told What She Had Heard.

Only Told What She Had Heard.
Says Mrs Brown,
OF Slandertown,
1t may OIL may Not he,
only tel
You know me well,
What folks have told to me.
They say that Fife
And his young wife,
Get on quite awful. Gear;
They scold and fight.
Both day and night
Or that is what hear.
And who would think
That Smith should drink
The way he does. good Lord!
Or so they say;
My dear. pray
You will not take my word
Ard there's Mrs. Burt.
The saucy flirt,
She's talked about, heard;
Such frightful things.
1t bushes brings
To tell them. pom my VOID.
Oh, dear, they say
The other day
That Rev. DIR. Bird
And Miss Montcalm
Went arm-in-arm
Down the Street-so heard"
Said Mrs. jones,
In chilling tones,
''You have quick ears, my dear;
Just fill them full
" it'll COTTON or wool;
You've heard two much, fear
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-09-05

STANDARD TIME East of Huntington 10Th me
ridian or Eastern time West OF Huntington,
Goth meridian, or Central time, which IS one
hour slower than Eastern time.
No l. daily, except Sunday, Old Point to White
Sulphur; leaves W hite sulphur daily. except Sat
urday, arrives Cincinnati and Louisville daily. ex-
cept Sunday. Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton
Forge and White Sulphur to ST. Louis Mo-, aud
Columbus, Ohio, without change.
No 2, daily, between Ashland and Clifton Forge:
leaves Clifton Forge daily, except Saturday, arrives
ord Point daily, except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping
t1more, and from White Sulphur 70 Ri chmond.
Nos 8 and 4, Solid Trains daily, with Pullman
Sleeping Cars, between Washington, Richmond,
and Louisville AID Cincinnati DO not stop for
local business
No. S. daily, except Sunday Richmond to Clifton
Forge; daily, between Clifton Forge and Ashland.
Pullman Sleeping Cars Baltimore and Washington
to White Sulphur, and Richmond to White Sui
phur.
No 6, daily, except Sunday, from Louisville, Gin
cinnati and Lexington, arrives White Su phur
daily, except Monday leaves White Sulphur for
Old Point daily, except Sunday. Pullman Sleep
ing Cars St Louis to White Sulphur and Clifton
Forge, via Louisville Air Line, and Columbus to
White Sulphur, via Ashland.
Charlottesville Accommodation T. leaves
Richmond except Sunday 4.30 P. M. arrive Char
lottesville, 9 Is p M
Train No. connects With ola dominion Steam
ers at Newport News 7o0P. NJ, on Monday.
York next afternoon.
Trains from Old Point Comfort make direct con-
necton at R., f. & P. Junction for Washington
and New York. No omnibus transfer required.
For Rates, Tickets. Baggage, Checks, apply to
any Office of the G. &. o R'y.; or Depot or Ticket
II E. sUMMERSON
CD Ticket A gent, Staunton, Va.
@. w. SMITH, General Manager
H. W. FULLER. G. P. Ag't
june 20
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-09-05

LEX. T. ROBERTSON,
II ACCOUNTABILITY
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in the court of Augusta and Joining
counties.
Special attention given to the collection of claims
ana prompt returns made. iu29- lY