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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
GLASS WoRKERS AND THE MORRISON BILL.

The Eastern window glass manufacturers
in a serious dilemma. On the one hand they are
faced by the Western makers who insist keeping up
the present schedule and the other By the Importers
who cut the ground from beneath their feet by cheaper
ing prices They have struck average, therefore, by
cutting the schedule per cent horizontal reduction
which has raised the cry in Pittsburg Ohio. Indiana,
and Illinois The present condition Of the tariff and the
continued agitation of the subject with the prospect oa
further reduction Is the TO which attributed the
difficulty for the most part. Not only window-glass
makers nj workers in glass find that their business
suffering from the same cause. said the Demuth
Brothers gassblOwers in Wakerst yesterday " II the
Morrison bill passes 10 will stop the blowing bust
ness FOR least fifteen OF twenty years and that would
be practically equivalent 10 crushing IL out altogether.
for in that time all the present skill would be lost and
the present machinery would be antquated rs - be Of
no use II the country became accustomed to free
trade policy" .
The Western manufacturers have sent q committee
East In the hope restoring the schedule prices but 1t Is
not thought among glass makers that the schedule can
be maintained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET RAILWAYS.
TIE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS BILL DEBATED IN
TIE SENATE.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l

TIE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS BILL DEBATED N
TIE SENATE.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l
ALBANY. March 19.-Ihe General Street Kali
way bill was debated four hours by the Senate to day
M hill this session has so attracted the attention or
capitalists as this one There hardly large street
railway corporation in the State tina, did not have an
agent on tie floor the Chamber while the dis
cusslon was progress From the votes taken ana the
views expressed by these agents aerward was obvious
that they are satisfied with the bill in its present shape
The measure drawn up by the Railroad
Commissioners and therefore free from those obiec-
tona5ie features which have caused former bills
IN the subject either To be defeated in the Legislature
vetoed by the Governor.
There was one amendment made IN the Committee
,ulsou This decreases the per cent of the gross re
CENTS of railroad 10 be paid 10 city for the use % the
franchise granted from five Per cent ~ three per cent
Moreover an amendment suggested by Railroad commits
HOners Rogers and Herman, providing Tor the appoint
meuf Of commissioners In cities a. lay ont the routes OF
proposed railroads. rejected by the senate to-day
cXrupts NcWNOrk. lfi- tried
exempt F1fth-ave and Broadway hut the amendnen
was c ected In brief the bin provides that the consent
OF the local authorities and owners OF property along
civ street must obtained before railway can he pnt
upon n Most OF the senators stated that they considered
The bill such m important one. and affecting such vast
interests that they would decline 10 order 10
third reading before examinu- IL most Thoroughly again
Tie biz was accordingly set aside ana was made special
order for Tuesday next Meauwhlet he amendments
TO-DAY Will be printed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The House Com

WASHINGTON. March 19.-The House Com
mittee Railways and Canals to-day agreed report
favoraby the resolution Of Representative Perkins, de-
cartng that the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Rail
road Company 10 the Missouri River. Fort
Scott and Gulf Railroad Company IL entitled in full TO all
compensation heretofore earned by the last mentioned
company IN transporting mails and carrying military and
other supplies for the Government Notwithstanding 1t
was aided by grants OF Government land
MAUCH CHUNK, March 19.-The Lshgh Valley freight
officers returned from New-York last evening They
made arrangements with Nickel Plate Road officers
for close traffic II il said that the Lehlgh Valley Road
has contract with the Erie Road. which cannot be an
nuled without six months notice and thar t Is not try
Ing 10 make arrangements with the Nickel Plate Road
BOsTON, March 19.The Union Pacific and Chicago
Burlington and Quincy railroad companies have appoint
ed committees to meet in Boston Friday to settle the
existing differences. The Union Pacific representatives
are C. F. Adams, F. :. Ames and q. G.. Haner; and the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy will he represented BY
Messrs. j. NJ Forbes, sidney Bartlett and C. j. Paine
CINCINNATI. March 19.-The National Association Of
General Passenger and Ticket Agents received cOmmuni
cations from merchants OF Rochester Philadelphia Balt
and New York. asking for aTeducton the price
of thousand mile tickets and for increase I'm the allow
Of baggage. The communications were lad ON the
table. committee on transportation 10 the worlds
Exposition at Nev-Orleans was appointed.
ST. PAUL, March Let reported late tonight that
Lambcrn. Land Commissioner OF the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, had resigned The rumor has not
been verified vet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
LEGISLATION IN BOTH HOUSES.
EHKrSG TO IMPROVE TENEMENT HoUsEs-THL
SUPPLY BILL PASSED.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY. March 19.-ProfessOr Adler con-
tnues his efforts condition Of the people v-
ing in the tenement of NewYork He desires
that q commission be appointed 10 investigate the con-
dton OF the tenement houses and report TO the Legia
.ure some plan their improvement before January 10
1885 This suggestion has been embodied In bill which
was introduced by senator Thatcher of Albany to-day
The bin appoints Alexander shaer Joseph W. Drexels
Vanderpoe Felix Adler oswald Ottendorfer Dr. MOreau
Morris and william P. EsterbrOOk a Commission TO IN
0ure into the character condition Of tenement houses
and their occupants. The Commission IL authorized 70
subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and 20
require production Of any books papers documents
IN the possession under the control Of any
pauaed 10 appear before IT, No member Of the Commits
sion Il TO receive any compensation for this service The
sum of 50 900 is appropriated pay the expenses Of the
Commission.
Senator Gibbs introduced bill to-day sppropriating
s2OO0O0o to buy Land and build more schoohouses In
New-YOrK City.
senator Campbell presented a bill providing that the
testimony OF persons claiming TO act Tor any society or
association and the nveglng OF another person 10 the
violation OF penal statute, shall not be received In
The House considered the supply bin Committee OF the
Whole AMI Chairman LittleOnn, Of the Ways and Neans
COMMITTEE explained the items read by the Clerk.
Messrs Taylor, or Kings, and Hasbrouck OF Ulster OPP
posed the appropriation OF $4,000 the heirs Of the late
Deputy Controller Gaen, for salary for the last year
OF hs term They believed the had right APP
pr0priae any money gratuty motion 70 strike II
lost by decisive vote. The OF IS 900 for
the Civil Service Commissioners and $4,000 for the
special committee investigating the local government or
the city OF NewYOrk, for stenograPhers etc. were IN
serted. The bin was passed--yeas 1913 NAYS none The
bill increased by the addition Of amounts aggregat
ing $1,000 No items were stricken out.
The senate al It's evening session ordered 70 third read
ing the Assembly bill apprOpnatng $4,000 10 lengthen
loek 10 30 al Syracuse The lock Is to be heightened
with view Of learning II The frightening OF all the locks
would not essen the time takes canal boat TO 20 from
senator T1ss hin aboishing imprisonment for debt
was ordered 10 a third reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
SEEKING TO lYTUL / CHARTER.
ASKING FORA RECEIVER FOR THE AMERICAN SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY.

ASKING FORA RECEIVER FOR THE AMERICAN SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY.
William Bush. who owns fifty shares Of the
stock Of the American shipbIlding Company of which
Commander Gorrnse is president has petitioned the
Attorney-(;eueral to nave an action brought 10
apnul the charter OF the company, on the
grounds that the law of s46 under which the company
was organized does not give It the right TO manufacture
suiys and that the company should be placed IN the
hands Of a receiver because Of It's financial distress
The hearing was TO take place to-day at Albany.
hat it has been adjourned until next
W.dne.dlv J. Adriance Bush. brother Of the
petitioner u his counsel and he told TRIBUNE reporter
yesterday the company, which was organized on
March 1893 with capital stock OF S23O0OO had IN
creased the stock In September to decreased
II last month to 100000 Mr. Bush added that he con-
s,lered that the general manufacturing act Of ISIS
did not authorize the building Of ships, but
that pU IA now In the Legislature amending that act
While he could say thar company was Interested
In the BILL handed the reporter copy OF It's certihcde
incorporation. which said that ia objects We're 10
build and repair vessels and make and repair machinery
for vessels and any articles USED N ne e4upSut S.u
glnLed for the purpose "Of hui nR ana repairing YES
ses am any afUces useu III INC eqNp oH' anu V'' vi
] F Tams the vicepresldent secretary and treasurer
OF the company said tha the application 10 have the
charter annued had been made while > p. NJ Barrow
the counsel Tor the company was In Washington lhere
men being employed The company had been organized
under the directors OF leading lawyers, anu the Oce7 OF
tie company knew nothing about NJ. h"9-eveIt DIE
The stock mad been reduced because 1t mad been found
difficult 20 place the full amount.
PunAnELPHIA. March 19.-C0mmander Corning states
reference action brought by New l0rE STOCK
holder Of the American ShpbuiltnE Company,
that he has no fear OF tho being carried into
court He does not think it viii be carried beyond the
a .rraer MARI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
RATES TO ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNzl

Sr. PAUL, March 19--The committees repre-
senting st. Paul and Minneapolis merchants held con-
ference here to-day with ycePresident Cakes and Gen.
era Freight Agent Hannaford Of the Northern Pacific,
regarding the disputed freight rates and those officials
made full explanation. The merchants seemed salts
fed with the calculation The Chambers OF Commerce Of
both cities will further consider the matter
AT meetings Tomorrow Messrs. Cakes and Hannaford
convinced the committees that ALL the rates OF the
Northern Pacific did discriminate favor Of other
cities to the preiudise OF St Paul and Minneapolis.
PORTLAND, Ne, March ia bill In equity has been
filed against the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad Com
pany IN the Supreme Court here by the trustees under
the mortgage Of 1871 FOR OF the road by the
trustees aud the appointment OF a receiver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
eYMN4STS At rAMMANY HALL.

A gymnastlc exhibition, under the auspices
Of the American Athletic Club held last night at
Tammany Hall. There a horizontal bar performance
by A. Stafford. r. sto. L. II. Hewitt H. NJ Lilly, C. o.
Allen, f. j. Giannini j. b Barrett and A. Runnio The
boxing between ]. Crysler end J. C. Williams.
ana j. Heiser and H. HstenhOrst The ground and lofty
tumbling OF the Amreen Brothers and ". Haas and
Charles Smith was feature OF the entertainment. Ed
win and j. j. krOf the Indian clubs. NJ. "
Ford, OF the New-YOrk Athletic CLUB, beat the best
record for hop, step and jump making 20 feet zig
inches \ bout al single stick between l. Fredericks
OF the exchampOn, aud C. Fortig or the NeW-1ork
Turn Verein, closed the entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
PACKERS OF CANNED GOODS PROTEST.

BALTIMORE, March 19-An afternoon paper
says If the bill before the Legislature Of NewYork rea
ing to the sale Of canned goods il passed. It VIII seriously
affect the business OF Baltimore packers The bin re-
qures every can 10 be prominently stamped with the
date OF packing also prohibits the sale Of any canned
goods year old. The passage Of this bill would prao
tcaly Kill The business OF the packers OF this and other
States n NowYOrk The object held In view IN present
ing bi II prevent injury 10 the public health The
packers however hold That this action Is totally unuec
essary and that Analysis ha- shown that where cans have
not open and air admitted, danger exists IN
the Of goods packed for much longer period than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
MAKING MARRIAGE LESS cos1LK.

ANNAPoLIs, March 19.-The House of Dele
gates to-day after pr0tractod struggle passed the sen
ate BIN reducing the fee for marriage license from four
and one-ha dollars 70 sixty centA Heretofore the reVe
nue. to the state has averaged $1,000 annually
the state receiving dollars aud the court clerk ssu
Ing IL my ceuts for each license The determined oppOsi-
0u 10 he bin was because Or this reduction Of enue
ncer tine new law while The fee or the clerk will remain
a. before the state Will receive but ten cents FOR each
license The marriage license IN Maryland has been ASner
than iii ANY other state III the Union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
Ac4pTrRED BURGLAR KILLED

BosTOH March 19.-James Donovan was dis
covered by officer Kendall early this morning in the base
ment Of ID house IN Boyston Place Tue officer secured
Donovan On the way the station house the prisoner
trpped Kendall and getting possession OF the officers
club beat him brntaly the head. Kendall succeeded
In drawing his revolver and shooting Donovan the bail
entering the latter's mouth. Donovan died fifteen
minutes later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
THE BROADWAY ARCADE ROAD.

ALBANY, March 19.-The Senate and As
semby Railroad Committees IN joint session to-day heard
arguments on the Broadway Arcade Railroad bill on
Gers OF tie company, W. J. McAlpine Ex-Governor Gil
bert walker and others, appeared IN the favor OF
road. Henry z. Anderson AlDOn L. Man. l.. :. Jafray
and :. Y. K. Cruger opposed the bill. Mr. Anderson
argued that the present system rendered III arcade
road impracucaOle. Nj Man argued that arcade
ROAD Would imper1l the buildings along Broadway. Mel
NlIe g. smith presdent u The company stated that the
COMPANY "oud nave al the necessary capital ~ carry
the work u q successful Issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
A NEW NORTHWESTERN POOL.

CHICAGO, March 19.-The railroad situation
in the Northwest finally arranged to-day upon Al
amcable basis the four roads inerested-the North
western, Rock Island, Burlington and Milwaukee and
St. Paul-stipulatng TO form pool TO nun two years
dating from April l. Any road demand at the ex
pratOn Of year REIMBURSEMENT OF percentages The
question Of percentages referred TO Aroat0r Rogue
all the lines agreeing 70 abide by his finding In the
meantime the present rates are To be maintained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
THE G0TERNoRs INNOCENCE.

10 the RdttOr OF me Trfbune
SIR The Governor III his message approving
the Roosevelt bill. says:
hardly realize the unprinciped boldness of man
who would accept at tie hands OF his neighors mi.
sacred and, standing alone IN the full Hight OF pub
lie observation should Wful prostitute his covers and
defy the will Of the people.
The Governor is too innocent for this wicked world
Will him the Life and Public Services of
Fernando Wood - A.
. Res0 York March TO- 1884,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
THE FEE RECORD.

APPLETON, Wis., March l9.-Two warehouses
Of the Appleton Manufacturing Company were burned last
ni.bi Toss a9o 600 IN the buildings and contents
witch consisted OF toys and agricultural implements
Insurance, $4,000
NKw-ORIEANs, March IO.-Nathan Meyers crOckery
store No. lOl Gmvcr-L, was burned yesterday.
Loss S25.OOO; fully insured
PoRT DLPoslr Md, March l9.-The round house Of
the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad At this place waa
destroyed by lire this morning. Loss. rl,OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
ANTHRACITE COAL RATES.

PHILADELPHIA, March 19.-The advance rates
OF toll in accordance with the agreement OF the Chesa
peake and Delaware Canal Company and tie Pennsyl
vania Railroad into effect to-day The agreement Is
only fer thirty days but be renewed for another thirty
days and so on indefinitely until either Of the roads
IS dissatisfied Tie agreement cuts the Reading out OF
tne Baltimore market FOR anthracite coal which amounts
about 100000 tons per annlm and keeps the CumDer
aud coal shippers out OF the market Inc tennsylVanla
by making this agreement not only protects CCarield
shippers makes itself the master Of the anthracite
coal market IL Baltimore ami many points south.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
4 PoLYGAmIS1 TRIED BIZ HIS PEERS

SALT LAKE CITY. March 19-Andrew Peter
sou delegate TO Congress II 1882, and avOwed Po
lvglmist who was indicted under the Edmunds law for
registering and voting, Is trial Chief Justice
Hunter allowed poygamist Mormons 10 sit the
Jury one OF them has three wives. Ali swOrc
that they believed the Divine law superior the laws %
Congress. They believed pOlymmy was right, and re-
veaad from God. and would obey God rather than Con
grcss The defendant admits marriage according 10 tho
Mormon law but says the marriage was by proxy for
eternity. and for "A time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
SLOT N 1 BROOELYN qROG STOP.

qurrrel occurred last evening in the grOg
shop OF James Farrell No. 673 Frankn-ave. Brooklyn,
IN which Farrell shot Dennis Qugley, age twentytwo
I'm the head Ouglev who lives ~ No 40 Rogersavc,
had gone in the place with Harry Palmer After time
Farrell ordered them to 20 out and Qulgey refused In
the acue Farros pistol went Off, and the bullet entered
Quigeys le eye. II Is supposed that ~ lodged N the
brain Onsley was taken 81 Marys Hospital, but the
bail could not extracted Farrell gave himself up and
said the .hoofiur was accidental.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
PARTED LOVERS TAKE POISON

INDIANAPOLIs, March 19.-W. VI. Dane, twen-
~ years old Of Bentonvie became enamored Of girl Of
thirteen Ada swift Her parents objected continu-
ance OF the mans attentions their child account OF
her extreme youth On Saturday night Dane purchased
two ounces Of laudanum. giving Ada half and swa-
lowing the other half himself The poison failed to have
fatal effect In either case being overdose. Yeser
day the father girl had Dane arrested charge
OF attempting TO poison MS child Last night Dane pro-
cured o pistol and himself he died. The girl may
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
OBITUARY NOTES.

POUGUKEEPsIE, Mare 19.-German Sharp
STEM weknown patron OF the tnrf died here this ar
ternoou age sixyeven years. He owned several vaua
BILE trotting horses during his lifetime.
LOUISVILLE, March ID. " Warner died here to-day.
Mr. Warner the oldest merchant in she city and
widely known through the country for his charitable
deeds. The largest church in the CITY Is named in mis-
honor a native Of Massachusetts,, seventy
six years OF age and very wealthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
DEPARTURE OFLAURENcE B4RRErr.

The friends of Lawrence Barrett waved their
handkerchief yesterday morning and would have waved
their umbrellas had not the driving rain rendered II dr.
ncult matter The Galia slowly drew from the dock
aud MI Barrett shouted final goodbye and disappeared
into the shelter the Before tie shore bell
the actor busy talking Of people His state
rooms and those Of his daughters filed with flowers
and tho younger Of this Misses Barrett hnd dozen
boxes OF candy soace voyage. Despite the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20

weeping skies Mr. Barrett In the highest spirits and
said he looked forward with the most peasursble
anticipation to his London engagement have never
acted for a week in Liverpool take over none OF my
company except Mr. and Mrs. James the latter OF
whom II better known. perhaps ~ Marie Walnwf1ght
Among those who Mr.. Barrett OF were Frank u MI
let er,Judce Shea. James r. Osgood, and many ladies'
Barrett and the two Masses Barrett accompany tue
actor Mr.. and Mrs. James will sail later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
THE WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON. March 19.-FOr New England.
increasing easery Winds colder weather rain snow
clearing away during Thursday.
For the Middle Atlantic States. winds shifting to
westerly followed by clearing. slightly warmer weather
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee, cooler northwest
Winds cloudy and rainy, followed by clearing weather.
DO -siby local storms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20

TRmUNE OFFICE March 2O.-I 4. m.-The movement in
the barometer yesterday downward The rain which
fell all day measured "a OF inch The temperature
ranged between 80 and 43o. the average NOo) being
Is lower than the corresponding day last and
l y lower than Tuesday
RAIN followed by warmer, partly cloudy OF clearing
expected to-day IA this city vicinity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
COLONEL GODFREY wFITZEL.

WAsHNGTON, March 19.-AdJ utant-General
Drum received telegram to-day announcing the death
OF Colonel Godfrey Wetze Engineer Corps
ut Philadelphia this morning His death win promote
Major John NJ Wilson 70 lieutenant colonel Captain
W : stanton. be major; First Lieutenant Thomas "
Bailey 10 be captain and Second Lieutenant Eugene j.
Spencer to De first lieutenant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
FACTS ABOUT GREENWOOD CEMETERY.

The annual report of the trustees Of Green
wood Cemetery read Al the meeting Of lot owners yes
er1ay at No Broadway Last year the receipts from
ordinary sources were S257554 o. The principal items
were for cemetery lots Sl656Os 81 for burias In pub
lie lots S13 7O1 for burias in receiving tOmbs, S8l4
FOR reteuons in same $1,000 90 for opening graves and
vaults S3O,O55: for interest, S36747 ~ The receipts
from these sources in 1892 S260590 26 The num-
Der OF lots sold last year 49, making tue total
24.570. There 5.l74 burials, making the total
o2l e53 The fund FOR the and preservation OF
lots now amounts to sl2s,456 80. During the year
owners deposited for that purpose $1,000
The fund for the improvement and permanent care or the
cemetery now amounts 10 @SOl ,4O5 o.
Among other improvements 1900 young Norway
sprtces have been planted three sides or the cemetery,
inside the boundary fence, which, In few VIII
close hedge. protecting visitors 10 lots uear the
boundary the public The amount paid out for
labor 3l11.3S4 6li for Improvements Slll67 30.
The loans Oud and mortgage amounted 10 p274jOO,
and for temporary lOan go 600 The amount Of cash
on hand December 81 So 791 3d. against S504l 90
1882 The total receipts OF the year from all sources
$685. 81 and the ota expenditures 1921 $50 3d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20
AoIovr rJGgT Ar CLARENDON HALL.

There was IA glove fight at Clarendon Hall
last ght Patrick sullivan. backed by hchGe
Coburn. and Albert Powers. backed by Michael Dono'an
for $3.50 a side ana the money -Four rounds
MARQUIS OF Queensberry res fought At first thu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-20

UNTRUE, OF COURsE.-BostOn Journalism Is
iea, man recently wired he Boston POsf man 10 pow
ho wanted epecnl about birth OF q tattooed baby
Electricity Mashed back IN the twinkle OF LAMPS rnf
'No We keep an able Liar or our own Lincoln (Seb
Etate Journal