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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
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Mr.. R. b. Tarpley, house and sign
painter, has card in this issue to
which we direct especial attention.
MIR. 'rarpley has recovered from the
i'll health from which he has suf-
fered for some time past, and is
soliciting all work in his line. He
is skilled workman and can be
depended on to do well whatever is
entrusted to him.
The Lever Cutting Box for cut
ting hay, oats or cornstalk is adj
Vertised in the CHRONICLE this
week. 1t is a very useful invention
and one that is fast getting a hold
on the popular favor. 1t succeeds
well and finds no trouble in compe-
ting with older and better known
cutters. 1t is manufactured by
Messrs. Meriwether 4 Patch, OF this
city, and they are ready to fill all
orders sent them. Read their adj
vertisement.
Mr.. M. V. Ingram, real estate
agent, advertises twenty farms in
Montgomery County, Tenn, and
Todd County, KY, for sale in this
issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE Scimitar says: "The senti-
ment of the laborers, mechanics
merchants and business men OF
Memphis is precisely like that OF
the same classes at Nashville. The
free-traders of Memphis consist of
fifteen or twenty lawyers, ten or fif-
teen old brOken-down politicians,
four or five ministers, nine or ten
schOol-teachers, twenty-five or
thirty bummers, and the editors OF
the Appeal and Ledger. The at
tempt to elect a free-trade congress
man in this Tenth district, this fall,
will be unsuccessful, at least so far
as the vote of Shelby county is con-
cerned."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

AT the regular quarterly meeting
of the State Board of Health in
Nashville Tuesday, our esteemed
tOwnsman, DR.. d. f. Wright, was
unanimously nominated member
of the Board, and the nomination
was at once confirmed by Gov. Bate.
The CHRONICLE has a close kinship
to DR.. Wright and therefore takes
much pride in the honor that has
been done him. No better selection
could have been made. DR.. Wright
will take great interest in the work
assigned him and, on account of his
vast store of valuable learning, there
is no member OF the medical pro-
fessiOn in Tennessee who could
bring better capacity TO the position.
We congratulate the Board on hav-
ing secured him as II member.
1t is proper to state that the Office
was not sought by DIR. Wright aud
the first intimation he had of such
intention on the part of the Board
was a letter from a member asking
if he would accept1f elected.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
The Railroad.

Work has been begun on the 1
A, IL t. Railroad between this place
and Princeton in dead earnest this
week. The contract has been let
out for ten miles more Of grading,
and large force IL employed In
laying the track rii tint portion Of
the road already graded.
Mr.. J,ne4 sullivan trnHl Alaba-
ms has the contract for grading he
first FIVE miles and Mr.. johnson
OF Memphis. has it for the next five.
These gentlemen have already
about 10 teams employed with u
sufficient number OF hands 10 work
them. They will soon have an
increased humber Of teams and
men on the road and the bed will
be rapidly constructed us far us
Little River.
The evident determination of the
managers to push this road To Il
speedy completion was never more
evident than now. The large force
at work on all parts of 1t are terri
bly, in earnest and it is fast assum-
ing tangible shape. A train is
now run daIfy five miles into the
country and another train will be
put on us soon as the bed, now un-
der contract, is completed. The
farmers OF South Christian can hold
their wheat with the assurance that
the road will be finished in time to
bring 1t to the GAINESVILLE market.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE Lebanon presbytery, desiring
to group the churches in her bounds
into pastoratcs, urge the sessions of
each group tomcct and consider those
suggested by a committee and recon-
mended by the presbytery. Tho
groups are rs follows Goodlettsville
and Whites Greek; Clarksville and
Bethel; Bellcvicw, Pleasant Dale, and
College Grove; Franklin and MoOre's;
West Harpeth, McKaps, and Pleasant
Hill; Cane Ridge, Tusculum, and
Pleasant View, Williamson county;
Nashville; Edgefield; Watkins Park;
Stoner's Creek and Sugg's Creek;
Beech, McKissick and Ridge; Spring
field, Mt. benson and Cross Plains;
Mt. Sharon, Forest Hill and Pleasant
View, Cheatham county; McAdooi
LaGuardo, New Hope and Melrose;
Mt. Pleasant and Big Spring; Lebanon
Providence and Huntsville; Salem and
Grant; New Middleton and Gordons-
vile; Pleasant Shade; Dry Fork and
Cedar Grove.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

GERHART's CASH STORE can
boast Of an extensive and well ar
ranged stock Of Dry Goods, Shoes,
IIaccs. Hosiery, Brocade Satins,
witlI full line Of goods, suitable for
town or country trade. "A walk
through his immense house extend
ing from Franklin to strawberry
Street. will convince the casual Oh
server at ONCE what perseverance
and enterprise, will accomplish.
From his small beginning 10 years
ago, now having largely increased
facilities for handling goods, by
strictly buying for cash, he can as
sure his increasing large trade that
he will continue To give satisfaction
AS heretofore. 80 Franklin street OPP
poslte Kincannon, Son d Co.
May, 10, 3n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
Cholera,

Cholera has been prevailing dur
ing the past week at the cities oil
TouIon and Marseilles in France.
Strenuous efforts have been made to
prevent its spread. and it has not
appeared at any other town SO far.
The latest dispatches from those
places reported the situation truly
alarming. A prominent Nashville
physician in an interview with n
Banner reporter, said:
"Nashville's first duty Il to put
herself i'm order. Whitewash, lime
and thorough renovation OF the
streets and alleys and backyards OF
the city are an absolute essential
duty. The health officer has elrea-
dy started the ball i'm motion, and
he needs the hearty cooperation of
every citizen. There is no time for
playing "Trip Van Wrinkle" on the
part of any department"
There is certainly no cause for any
immediate alarm in GAINESVILLE, but
it would be well enough for this
city 10 observe The advice Of the
Nashville physician.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

A Shooting Scrape in Todd County, Ky.
An unfortunate difficulty occur
red ON Woodstock farm in Todd
county, KY, about twelve miles
from GAINESVILLE, Friday afternoon,
about O'Clock, which resulted in
the shooting of VIM. Taylor by
William Clements. Mr.. G. II Glenn
ents. a highly respected citizen,
lived on Woodstock farm and had
rented Il portion OF it to Mr.. Taylor.
VIM. Clements is his son. He is
a young man about twenty-three
years old, and has always borne
good character. The difficulty grew
out of TaylOr's mules breaking into
Clements wheat field. The two
men met in the field and carried
their quarrel into II fight. They
clinched, and while they were strug-
Cling Clements drew his pistol and
shot Taylor twice. One ball PEN
etrated his neck and the other his
ear. Taylor mounted his horse and
rode home. The wound in the neck
is very serious, but it is hoped that
with proper attention he will recOv-
er.
We have never heard of an Occa-
sion that better illustrates the evil
results of that nefariOus habit-car-
ryiHg a pistol. Young Clements
has always borne good reputation,
and would never have been guilty
of any premeditated act OF this
kind. The deed was done while he
was in the heat of passion, and the
convenient pistol made it easy for
him to execute the evil impulse
that came upon him. The laws in
Tennessee are very stringenta against
carrying concealed weapons, and
generally very stringently enforced.
We are not familiar with the legis-
lation on the subject in Kentucky,
but we would like to remark that
the very strictest enactments in that
regard should be made and rigidly
executed in every state in the I'm.
ion. BY strict carrying out of the
pistol law 10 Tennessee, the number
OF such deplorabIe affairs has been
greatly diminished of late years.
Our judiciary should see to it that
in every violation of the law,
where there are no extenuating cir
cumstances, the full penalty of fine
and imprisonment is carried out
and the practice will be broken up.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

The attention of the public is
respectfully called to the fact that
the CHRONICLE Offie still has first
class book bindery attached to it,
and first-cIass workmen employed
in that department. One object In
keeping up the bindery is to accom-
modate the business men OF Clarks-
vile, and we would be glad to have
them reciprOcate the favor By send
ing in orders for blank books OF any
description.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
The WiIlonns WnIInnns-

| The dreadful monster which oul
contemporary across the way con
iured into existence is growing In
reputation, and the fame thereof
has spread from Dan to Bersheeba.
The following letter reached US by
last Sundays mail:
NEW York, June 27.-Deor Sir
BY accompanying mail i send a
paper with marked article. The
CHRONICLE has pretty good eyes,
has it seen the animal? The para.
graph has appeared in several
Northern papers lately. DO you
know its origin? Probably Null
hatton. Yours truly,
The paper referred to was the
Boston Traveller; and it contained
the following marked paragraph:
A mysterious and terrible creature
known as the "wilIopus wallOpus"
has made its appearance near Clarks-
vile, Tenn. A number of citizens
have seen it, and they say it IL bull
let proof and beleheS fire. The
"mOonshiners" must be doing a
good business in that part of the
country.
We have before stated that the
Tobacco Leaf has a copyright of all
literature pertaining to the willopus
and is, strictly speaking, the mOn-
ster's organ. AS Henry Watterson
discovered 1.-THE Star Eyed Goddess
of Reform" and Congressman Cald-
well brought to light the "Aurifer-
Gus Bird" 50 was our contemporary
the first to find out the willopus
wallopus which is generally thought
to be cross between the two first
mentioned. But it Is only the
GAINESVILLE w. w. that the Leaf has
such exclusive property in, and we
may therefore be permitted to an
swer our correspondent as to its
history elsewhere. --.
The story of a strange animal that
"chawed up dogs and little chill
dren" was told by correspondent
OF the Nashville World from Gala.
tin, Tenn, about six months or
more ago. The animal was alleged
to be operating in the vicinity OF
Gallatin. The local papers there
took up the story and had some fun
out of it for week or two. The
World afterwards transferred it to
Nashville and gave it the name of
"willOpus wallOpus." All three of
the Nashville papers occasionally
had some joke 10 tell about it in
their local columns and the Lebanon
Register gave an account of its ap-
pearance in the suburbs of that city.
All of this had died out for some
time when our neighbor across the
way Matched out the GAINESVILLE
edition. OF this we can't say any
thing for fear of infringement ON
the copy right laws.
Onc thing about the paragraph
from The Traveller is suggestive. 1t
shows how readily this little pleas
antry WIS construed by Northern
paper as indicating some spirit OF
lawlessne5s in Southern cOmmuni-
ty. "Moonshiners" are rs scarce in |
as they are in Boston.
The willOpus wallopus is probably |
the wandering ghost of Tewksbu-
ry patient who can't lay quiet in
his grave because he is minus his
hide.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
PERSONAL.

l
Hon, Rufus Rhodes and lady hav,
returned to Chicago.
Mr.. james King and wife, OF Mem
phis are in the city.
Mrs. IIoll'e ITcnlriek, of Nashville
is in the city.
1 Rev. DrJ. T. Hendrick is in the
city and VIII spend several weeks with
his family.
| Mr.. Gabe Russell, of Cumberland
City, was in the city Wednesday.
Miss Kate Ussery, of the southside,
has returned from her visit to Missis-
sippi.
Miss Ora Gold, of New Providence,
has been visiting Miss Maggie Cooke,
at Longs Branch, this week.
We are glad to be able to state that
Mr.. ]. A. Grant who has been suffering
SO much during the past two weeks, is
now some better.
Miss. Racheal Ellis, a charming
Young lady of Nashville, Tenn, has
been visiting the family of Mr.. E.
Click the past week.
Mr.. r. d. Caldwell, accompanied by
his sister, Miss Lucy. and Miss Daisy
Hester, left Thursday morning for
Union City, Tenn. on visit to rela-
tives and friends.
Misses Lucy Richardson and Sallie
Wyatt, two charming young ladies of
tho Southside, have been visiting the
family oil DIR. Wyatt in New Provi-
dence, this week.
Mrs. Matte E. Neblett, wife of the
late John Neblett, OF Austin, Miss, and
her son Edward were IN the city We'd
nesday. They are visiting the family
of Capt Tom Lewis, near Sailors Rest.
Col. Walter S. Gordon, brother of
Maj. E. c. Gordon of this city, spent
last Saturday and Sunday in Clarks-
vile. The Colonel lives in Sheffield,
and is President OF the Sheffield
Company. He represents Sheffield
as not only not "busted" as reported
by some sensational correspondents,
but is being. improved as rapidly as
men can dot He is one of the wide |
awake and enterprising men of the |
New South. We would be glad to
have him become a citizen OF Clarks-
vile.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

TIE directors of the Farm ers'
and Merchants National Bank
had meeting Wednesday
and elected the following officers F:
FL. II. Lurton, President James III.
Smith, Vice President, and John
w. Faxon, Cashier. These elections
are all good, and will give general
satisfaction to the well-wishers Of
the bank. The choice of Mr.. Faxon
is especially gratifying to the people
of GAINESVILLE, as it probably insures
the return OF that estimable gentle
man TO this city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
FOR CONGRESS,

THOS. l.. DODD.-We are authorized to
announce Hon. TH0S. L.. DoDD, OF Da-
WILSON county, as candidate for Congress
from the Sixth Congressional District. SUD-
iect TO the action of Democratic ConVen-
ton.
VOSEPH K. WASHINGTON.-W are au
J thOrized to announce JOSEPH r. WASH
INGTON, of Robertson county, candloilte
10 the action of the Democratic nominating
Convention.
A J.CALDWELL.-We are authorized
n To announce HON. A. ]. CALDWELL. a
candidate for reelection to Congress for tins
the Sixth District, subject to n Democratic
Convention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE Worlds Industrial Fair that
is to open in New Orleans December
1st, will surpaSs the Worlds Fair OF
London in size and the Philadelphia
Centennial in the variety of its exhib-
its. 1t will continue six months, and
will be of unlimited benefit to those
portions of the Suth that take advan-
tage Of it. IL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Prof. Frank NJ Smith has returned
to the city after attending the teach
ers' institutes at Lewisburg and VIM
chester The Institute at Lewisburg
opened with Superintendent W. It.
Ownby as principal, and a score of
teachers, consisting of Miss Graham,
Capt. w. r. Garrett and Prof. J. E
Bailey, of Nashville, Prof. II. c. Weber,
of Clarksville; Miss Maud Terrell. of
Winchester and Prof. S. V. Wall, of
Chapel Hill. The institute is still
going on, with between sixty and
seventy in attendance, and will contin.
ne for two weeks yet 1t is in good
working order, not only the students,
but citizens generally being interes-
ted. The house is crowded at both
morning and afternoon sessions.
Prof. Smith gave talk Thursday af-
ternoon in reference to visit to the
public schools of the north.-Ban'aer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

HENRY T. WATTS, son of J. d.
and Eliza B. Watts, deceased, for
merly of GAINESVILLE, Tenn. died at
MadisOnville, KY, on Wednesday
morning, July 2, 1884, after several
weeks Of illness. He leaves wife
and child and many other friends
and relatives to mourn his loss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Paint Your House with Economy
Paint, because it is the best, because
you can get any shade, because IL is
cheapest, because you can get any
quantity, because every can is
guaranteed, and because you do
your own painting, Owen Il Moore
sole agents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Mr.. It. e. MORRIS, OF Charlotte, has
declined to become candidate for
representative from Dickson county.
The declination is made in response
to Il public call made on him by
number of citizens through the
Dickson Press.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THERE will be a barbecue and
bran. dance at the cave on the 4th al
SO one ut Palmyra and one at Hoff-
mans Spring near Corbandale. The
young folks will have good time
at each place.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

w. H. OWEN killed Wilson Larkin
at Waverly Friday the q. The killing
was in self defense. Larkin tainted
Owen to his face with insinuatiOns that
he was criminally intimate with
Owens wife, and when he had provok-
ed Owen to a quarrel attempted to
shoot him. Owen got the drop on
him with the result stated above
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE CHRONICLE is Issued OH
Thursday this week in order that
our large corps OF editors, nuIner-
Gus cOmpositors, and all parties
concerned from proprietors to devil,
may take holiday on the glorious
Fourth, and have nothing To impede
the outpOuring of their PATRIOTISM
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE third quarterly meeting for
the Methodist church in Clarksville,
will embrace Sunday July 9th the
Rey. j. A. Orman officiating. Love
feast will be held Friday, July 4th,
at $40 p. m; quarterly conference
at the Academy, Monday, July 7th
at $40 p. m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

THE following persons explored
Dunbar's Cave Wednesday,: G. w.
Courts and wife, Mr.. Hunt and
wife, Mr.. McMicheal of Louisville,
Mr.. ]. II. King, of Memphis, and
Mr.. Kennedy of Clarksville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

FROM present indications we will
have an abundant corn crop this
year, and those who have been hold
ing the old crop for big prices will
be left.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
n CAR d.

In some parts of this county it has
been reported that / was once cleo
ted to the office of County Trustee,
and refused To accept the office when
elected. This report is not true. II
will be remembered that in 1876
there were no candidates for the
Office of County Trustee, ut thorc
were a number of votes cast for Mr..
r. ID. Moseley and few for myself.
Mr.. Moseley received majorityi0f
the votes cast and, of course, was
elected to the office.
K. III. PICKERING.
June Is, 1884-2w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Mrs. Rosa LEE, of this city, died
at the home OF her parents in Nash
Vile, ILL.,, on the 10Th Of last month
of consumption. She was the wife
of Mr.. George Lee, the miller at
Anchor Mills in this city. The
deceased was % years old. She was
a lady of many excellent qualities,
and very generally liked by those
who knew her.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Messrs. Keesee and NOrthingtOn
are having some very important
improvements made i'm their gro
Gerry store. The front part of the
building is being fitted up in ele-
CANT style for the retail trade and
fancy groceries, while bulky articles
will be relegated to the rear, where
the wholesale business will be most
ly transacted. The store will be
greatly improved in appearance
when the work is completed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

DON'T forget the sale of Mr.. John
Faxon's elegant residence on Frank
lin street beyond Seventh in this
city 10 take place on the 9TH inst.
Any person desiring TO obtain a
nice home or a valuable piece OF
property will do wellto purchase it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

A PEERLESS traction engine with
large threshing machine attached
and big lot of passengers on board
came putting up Franklin street
Monday. 1t looked like locomo-
tive with train of cars, broke loose
from the track and running wild
over the country. Twas Il novel
sight to a great many who beheld it
and created quite sensation. The
engine was purchased by Messrs.
Fox & Smith of this city for some
parties in Todd County, KY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

That choice Aldorny Butter receiv-
ed by Keesee & NOrthington daily-is
sold for only 20 cts. per pound. 1t
can't be surpassed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
Bailey waFeh 0use.

SHELBY & RUDOLPH, of the Bailey Ware
house, sold for week ending July 3, 1884
ID hhds as follows;
hhds ftne Ieafsl4 IS to l3 50.
hid good leaf $l2 %.
5hhds medium leaf sll 20, 10 70, 10 90, 10 90
Z hhds low leaf % s5. 9 50, . 20. . %, o 80
9 90, 5 50,
Ind ings IS %.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

A CAR load OF fine waternellOns
Just received at +. III. WilkersOn's.
These MELONS are large and lucious
and will be sold at prices that will
enable everybody who wants one 10
buy. Call and get one before they
are all gone.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Wool, HIDES and GESsASG at his
store, south side Public Square, Clarks-
vile, Tennessee, for which he will pay
the highest market price in cash.
Quotations and prices current furnish
cd country dealers ON application.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Before planting your corn or to
bacco crop, call at Keesee & North
ington's and lay in Il supply OF "Na'
tiOnal Fertilizer" which they have
for sale. 1t will greatly increase
the yield.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Elder G. a. DinsmOre breaches at
the Christian church next Sunday.
Morning service, "ExplanatiOn of a
tear" Evening subject, "Christ in
explicabIe by known laws"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
COUNTY ELECTION.
Thursday, August z, 1884.
FOR TRUSTEE.

TOHN s. NEBLETT-We are authorized
81 10 announce JOHN s. NEBLETTa as a can
didate for reelection TO the ofhce OF trustee
at the ensuing August election.
ID II. PICKERING-We are authorized
IL. To announce R H. PICKERING as a
candidate for the Office of Trustee of Mont
gomery county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
I'll, SUITER.-We are authorized to an
a nOunce j. ]. SUFFER- as a candidate for
Trustee az the ensuing august election.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Get oil for your Reaper, Mower,
Thresher and other Machinery at
Headquarters. Owen & Moore
represent the best mills and sell at
manufacturer prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05
wheat Gro.vors-AttcntIoniI

wheat GrONVors-AttentLOn
We have very large orders for the
purchase Of Wheat, therefore 1t will
be to your interest to see US before
selling your crops.
II. ID. LUCK EFT d Co.
June q, '84-6w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

If you avesOme valuable books in
Seaside" or any kind of pamphlet
form, send them to the CHRONICLE
Office and have them covered with
a substantial binding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-05

Pitman & Lewis's store is full of
attractive gOods-the best in the
market and at as low as any-you
can get the worth Of your money
there.