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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

JAMES w. BUTT,
CHARLESTOWS. VA,
DEALER n
BjlgIg5 lHl H5lIIaE SIjIlS.
tNp IANUFNcfCNEE oE
I'LL KINDS or IIN 4ND SHEET
IRON WIRE
Roofing and SpOnting
\ SPECIALITY.

TsNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely To- his stock, both in variety and
quantity of good, in his line His supply Of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated " Excelsior.
and Farmer Girl which never fail 10 give
entire satisfaction. besides large number of
Others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful O housckecpcrs Important additions
10 many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are side. Aulomatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
stoves always i'm stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand i'm season. Every Stove
guaranteed Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered Ia Charles
town. and includes handsomely onamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots. Soup. Ice and Cream Ladies',
Gc.. with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds Prices always mod
crate Price of stoves from So up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed .
JAMES W. BUTT
April 26. 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVING rcIiuquishei engagements abroad
II which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, ] will devote
mv time in the future to work go home. and
offer my services to the public as Contractor
and Builder There are many evidences of my
ability to design and construct houses I'm the
best styles aud substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have Civ
cu mecNuericuces iu hou,c-bW.duE that are
yalu5b omyselfand Co persons who may cm-
plov mr ] viii enleavor In all work enlru>t-
ed to me. to render entire satisfaction
J g. HOLMES,
january Is iSS3. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

The Virginia agricultural society has ap-
pointed a committee to prepare plans for
state exposition at Richmond in sc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

at the battle Of Manassas--you North
ern people call it Bull Run-the Stars and
Bars proved failure because they were so
much like the Union color. Indeed, both
armies mistook their enemies for friends,
and vice versa. After the battle ! resolved
to discard this flag ard called for each regi-
ment to procure its State snd colors. This
they were not able TO dc, and asked the army
for new designs. Among those presented.
one by Gen. Beauregard was chosen, and |
altered this only in making il square instead
Of oblong Thi, flag vas afterward adopted
by the Confederate armies generally. II
was Greek cross of blue on red field,
with white stars on the blue bars."-Gen.
Joe JOhast0n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
GFR.sSsD ECO USE,

y. E. Corner Ninth and Chestnut Sts., Phila.
J. McKpBEN Manager J. II DEyXIsoY, Sup
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots 20 the HOTEL. The accommodations
are in all respects equal to any in the City
$500 per day.
a. D
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
BLANK BOOKS

of all kinds-Ledgers, Day Books. Record
Books, Pocket Books
Purses, Autograph and Photograph Albums.
The Government Writing Fluid-undoubted-
ly the best in Market-in Half Pint Pint and
Quart Bottles Try il.
la Pages Liquid Glue, recommended by all
who have used it, l5and 25 cents per bottle.
Muciage, States, sc,
Tobacco. Segars, Snui's,- best brands, and
Smokers Goods generally.
January 3. 1881 Il, ;. LEISENRING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

The clerk wiped the Precipitation from
his brow, and resumed his position behind
the counter, remarkiDg:
Il wonder If some other dsrned fool liv-
ing on Onion creek won't come in before
night and want photograph of Judas L.
CARROT or Moses in the burning bush, or
some Of those other Old Testament buffers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
L9Q!G! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive /!
JHAVE 4 MAMMOTH ICE CHEST. which
L weighs 100 pounds, and 1 can furnish
l. II ESH NJ T. 4 II -,

L weighs 100 pounds, and can furnish
L II T. : III NJ T. a Il =,
at all hours. cold, sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats ofall kinds, SLICED Ham in guam
titles to salt purchasers; Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No. / Lard constantly on hand.
\ line of Groceries consisting OF Molasses,
Teas CotfceS, Meal and the following brands OF
Flour: Kable's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ners Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP. CTS. \ CAKE.
\ large stock OF Dried aud Canned Goods on
hand. among Others the following articles:
Dried Peaches Dried Apples and Prunes, Can
ned Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches \ fine line of Domestic and Foreign
Candies.
Mackercl and Potomac Herring by the doz.,
kit, half barrel and barrel
Cigars and Tobacco.
\ full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywherein the Corporation.
trceof charge, by Master Tommie Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage, hope by fair dealing to merit con-
tinuance of the same.
June u, 1884 W. :. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
THE "0LD FAMILY GROCERY"
ALIVE AGAIN

HAVING purchased the Store and Stock ot
ii Mr. Warren Eby will continue the same
line of business at his old stand. offer fine
4 assnrfmnnl of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

When a young girl finds four-leafclover
it i a sign that she will be married within
q year, and -hc must carefully preserve the
leaf until her weddingday. II il said that
DR.. Mary Walker found four-leaf clover
thirty years ago, which she is still carefully
preserving. There is something in signs,
nffar all
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

Platform Of the Utica Convention-Onc
Aag, one wife, independence and our butter
made by hand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

A jeweler's advice-Waich your of
spring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
diry NofhfnDs.

The dude feels not the need Of his lost
airs.
4 rich man can easily find his best
heirs
The bald-headed man vainIy calls for his
lost hairs.
The bacchanalian bcmoans himself on ac-
count Of hi. lost tsres."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
STATIONERY AND STATIONERY S
.S'OEoEETgES.
Store at Post Office.
10000 EarelOpes.


always on hand and at prices To suit.
Nice Note Paper ., $ 10 and l5c per qui
Tissue Paper in all colors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13

Mrs Mary Blackburn Morris, of Louis
Vile, KY, is dead, aged g. She was the
wife Of Judge Buckner Morris Of the Illinois
supreme bench aud sometime mayor Of
Chicago, and sister of cx-Goy. Blackburn
and Senator Blackburn of Kentucky, During
the war her Chicago residence WAS q noted
refuge for Confcdera:es escaping prisoners
and others. She daily visited Camp Doug
las prison-carrying creature comforts to
the confined Souihcrners Her visits we're
often ofIicislly forbidden and each time the
brave woman had the order revoked. She
successfully hid from Federal search in ber
own house the noted Capt Thos. Hincs
now Chief Justice Of Kentucky and for
aiding his comrades in attempting to release
the C,np Douglas prisoners she was jailed
month, with her husband. Their Chicago
home was sacrificed To buy n release.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-13
The only Sure Plan.

Jinks-See here, Minks, always regarded
you as man of sense but, unless | have
been misinformed, ,ssyou intend to make the
biggest kind of fool of yourself"
Minks-" should likeyou TO explain, sir,
and that rightquickly."
"Oh, you needn't get mad. core to
you as friend IL save you from becoming
butt of ridicule."
"Well, what are YOU driving at anyway
The papers say that You intend to be
married in balloon at the State Fair in the
presence Of 5000 people. Isincerely hope
YOU won't make any such exhibition ofyour-
self Remember how highly respected your
family has always been. and --"
"N No use trying to dissuade me, Jinks; !
know what an abnni, and | only wish
that instead OF 80, 600 there could be 800, 600
people present
Worse and worse. Are you crazy?"
Not at all. expect to run for Presi-
dent some day and wantpleuty Of witnesses
10 the fact that was actually, regularly,
publicly married"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
A Row at a KELLOGG Meeting.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1.-The PicaylRs's New
Iberia special says: In a Kellogg meeting at La
resnville to-day it seems some negroes cot into a
difficulty. Joe Gilfoux stepped in 10 quiet them,
when he was fred on BY a negro, the ball pene-
trating his hat. He returned the fire, but with
out effect. BY this time there was Il general re-
sort 10 firearms, and general fusilade
commenced. Joe Gilfoux was first
10 fail, shot dead. lie Is one
Of the best citizens, and staunch Democrats
sheriff Theo. NiaIor was brought in here
wounded, but not dangerously Parties who
brought him in say Capt. X. Bell, Democrat
was shot dead. Abner Boulte, a negro poll
tician, and three other negroes were killed
Jules Mesteyer and Judge Fontelian are re-
peated among the SOnnded. large number
Of men are under arms there, and excitement is
al fever heat. The excitement here Is very great
Squads OF armed men left for the scene of the
conflict. The town will be pieketed and pa
trOlled tonight.
LateI--A large number OF prisoners were
brought In by armed men. Cannot ascertain the
number tonight. They are lodged in jail and
guarded. Judge Thes FOntelien, Albert Fonte-
lien and Alphone Fontelien are among the prss
oners. The most reliable and impartial report
are that the Republicans went over there expect.
ing trouble, and il commenced among the ne
groes. Judge Fontelien Is not woundsd, as first
reported. A. IL. Dagas and ST. Clair Dagas are
reported wounded. Many others are wounded
but they got of. Most reports agree that six
negroes were killed, but as they stampeded
after the first IRE il j. impossible TO say posi-
lively how many were wounded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
unlted state. Mar.hal. at c.neinnall.

Especial Telegram 10 the OtOOe.i
CrScNNArI, Nov. 1.-The following Is par
tial list Of the men whom United States Marshal
Lot Wright selected and armed to preserve the
purity Of the ballot box Oct. II;
James C. Harrison, residence Lexington, Ky,
forger, thief, eounterfeiter, etc.
Peter DOlan, Ninth ward, released from the
workhOuse the day previous TO the election.
John Gleason, murderer, Nineteenth ward,
shot Patrick Moran on election day.
John J. Kelly, Eighteenth ward, now under
Indictment for soliciting bride and shooting
with intent 10 kill,
Bill Copeland. icolored) government gauger
keeper Of a notorious dive, involved in the Kill
ling OF Al. Russell.
Mike Arnold, ex-convict, has shot fully if
teen men; was sentenced to the penitentiary
for twenty years for murder.
John White. (eOlOred). Sixth ward, wife muir
derer and thief.
AL. johnson. (colored) Sixth ward confidence
man.
Lin Smith, (eolored), Eighteenth ward,
thief and desperate; now wanted by Chicago
police.
II. W. Hendrixson, (colored), has figured in
several cutting scrapes.
Bill Brownie. (colored) now under indictment
for cutting with intent to kill at the Oakley
riots.
Taylor Nutlee, one OF the Nutlce gang, noted
rufilan and vicious character.
Charles Dumont, (eoloredl, keeps low dive
in BucktOwn.
james Baker. (negro), two indictments hang
ing over him for different crimes.
Morris Williams, (negro). thief; stole box
OF shoes from steamer Golden Rule, and when
detected, fired on the mate.
Jas Scott, (negro), thief, burglar, etc. has
been convicted.
Jackson Banker, (negrol, killed man in Col
oradO.
John johnson, (negro), has been convicted Of
body-snatchins.
John White, (negro), killed Mamie Green in
Bucktown IN 1880.
Geo swan, (pegro), has killed three men and
been in I've shooting scr4pes;
Alex. Webster, (negrol, released from jail one
day before election; stole a diamond from lady
on Richmond street.
Thos Fry. (negro), ex-convict, now wanted in
Lawrence for murder
Robt Butler, alias snake" killed aman in
Newport.
Chas Coz has been convicted Of arson.
Martin Dean has been in the pen" three terms
for burglary, cutting aud shooting.
CImt Dudrrmin. under bond for shooting TO
xiii Bently Thomas; under bond for shooting 10
kill.
Perry Andrews tncgrol. ex-conyiet.
John Afford (uesro;, killed Police oficer Mar
tin Gormar
There were perhaps $40 negroes from Louis
lana. Mississippi aud Kentucky acting as mar
s5als WhosU names will never be known. by a
preeoncerated plan they took possession Of the
precincts IN which they were stationed By the
Republican managers before O'Clock on the
morning nj election day and all voted under such
names a. Win Jones, John Brown, Peter John
son, etc.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
VIM VIM Ma..aehuse... DO.


BOsToS, Nov The leaders Of the hide
pendent Republican movement have made up
their minds that there i a very good chance OF
the state voting for Cleveland, and they are
doing their best 10 arouse workers 20 a supreme
effort in that direction. They point to the fact
that Mr.. Blaine is going to make one OF his
regular stamping tours through the state Mon
day. in spite OF urgent calls from other quarters,
evidence that the Blaine managers
are beginning 70 fear the loss OF the STATE TO
their candidate. New York and Massachusetts,
alone, with ;he sixteen southern states, would
elect Gov Cleveland. and II these states and no
others should vote 70 him, the boilers would
plume themselves GA taSing cast the decisive
votes. The news from all over
the state shows a constant rise in
the anti Blaine tide aud the early assertions OF
the Blaine people tha; the boilers would come
round by November, seem so ludicrous IN view
OF actual events that they a-e source Of great
merriment. Tickets are being printed aud sent
out TO nearly every polling place in the state
bearing the names OF the Cleveland electors.
This. OF course, is outside of the regular Demo
cratic work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
Cen. Alr.r refuses to Sign.

DETROIT. Mich, NOV. IA proclamation has
been issued to the press by David Preston, Pro-
hibitiol candidate for governor, and Josiah ".
Begole. governor and fusion candidate for re-
election. The proclamation sincerely hopes that
on that dag Tuesday every voter viii be en-
courased to vote in accordance with his conyic-
lions q right let every good citizen constitute
himself committee Of one 70 see THAI the laws
guarding the purify OF the ballot observed,
that no intoxicants are sold and that nothing is
permitted 10 occur in any voting precinct that
may tend 70 injuFe the reputation or the state.
IL closes:
I'VE also express these words OF hope for orr
sister states, and pray 10 God that peace and
right may prevail ~ every voting place in our
great nation"
This address was presented 20 Gen. Alger. Re-
publican candidate for governor, but he declined
10 sign Il on the ground that he considered the
voters able 10 judge well OF their duties Us any
OF the candidates; and, far selling intoxi-
eating liquors is concerned, as every voter
knows. there Is law that forbids their sale on
election day
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
Skies Bright.
lspeclal Telegram 10 the GlObe.

Especial Telegram to the Globe.
NEW YORK, Nov 1.-Whatever doubt there
may have been relative to the election of Cleve-
land that doubt has been dissipated by the de-
ycopments of the past few days, and the Cleveland
sentiment tonight is positively overwhelming.
The Republicans are respondent and the Demo-
Gratis iubilant The Rev. Burchard's "RUM,
ROMANIsM AND REBELLION illumination
has cost Blaine thousands of votes. The dem
onstrations of the Democrats to-day
and this evening were most
stupendous It is conceded by Democrats and
Republicans alike that the contest for the mayor
atty Of the city will increase instead of diminish
Clcveland's majority. Both Tammany and the
County Democracy will adhere Loyalty to the ma
tional Democratic ticket and bets on $4,000 ma
jority for Cleveland in New York were offered at
the Windsor hotel tonight without takers. The
Democrats are supremely happy.
At the headquarters of the Democratic national
committee most confident reports are received
from Indiana, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The Democratic tide is rising beyond all posi-
bility of description, and the Republicans are
simply fighting against fate. They are neither
cheerful nor confident, but simply mad,
and their rage is a happy omen of coming de-
feat.
The work is substantially over and the victory
Is already won.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
Impnrt4n. If True.
Tspeclal Telegram 10 the Globe. I

Especial Telegram 10 the Globe
Nav YORK, Nov There j. no doubt but
that secret conference Of The Republican lend
ers Wa. held IN the Fifth avenue hotel on Tues
Gay nisat. ], ie said the conference did not con
vcne unit midh,gL ssa ;haI il lasted until nearly
in the morning.. From all accounts the opin-
ion given there Gil not express much hope OF
Mr. Blaines election. II was the unanimous
opinion that al hope in this state
was gone and that the only chance OF Republican
success lay in carrying New Jersey, Connecticai
and Indiana. Letiers were received from Ilii-
nois. Wisconsin and Michigan, which, ia effect.
said that the situation ia these states was cri,i-
cal am they SO uof ~ coalition which won'd
warrant the writer's in declaring iha,
there WAS no CANCER OF Cleveland
carving them. Lfter proiraciel
discussion, IL l. sail that il Was the unanimous
rpiaion oi al present that something must be
ccse and done q once TO turn the tide from
C.cyoland towGfis nisi4-
Blaine's arrival on Tuesday night. followed by
secret meeting and the Subsequent publication
OF a scaadaioas attack on Cleveland. leaves 10
doaat in tae minds Of honest Republicans tina,
he WE directly responsible Tor the
work II not put ont earlier because the
managers OF the Eepn5h national committed
would no, assume ;he responsibility, bat waited
until his arrival flr his decisi in the m after
This opinion il hourly gaining ground, ans there
via be thousands OF votes po.led FOR Cleveland
next TUESDAY waich wonld aoi have been casi
for him but FOR tits dirty work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
Chairman Exccutiv,
nesnerntr Methods.

Especial Telegram 10 the GLOBE
NEw loEK, Nov. Between now and cleo
ton. il l. stated on good authority. that the Re
publican managers intend 10 telegraph AL over
the country fictitious stories which they expee;
will gaia votes for Blaine. Their programme
noE Is 10 telegraph Monday night that TEmmany
ball j. selling out Cleveland. The authority for
this statement Is prominent Republican, who,
up 10 yesterday, intended 10 vote for Blaine, but
who was disgusted al the desperate resorts
Blaine's friends intended 10 use 10 compass his
election. Il l. also well known that other stories
VIII lie teiegraphed OF ike nature 10 discourage
Democrats in doubtful states. Millions Of fraud
ulent Cleveland electoral taliots have been
printed in this city under the direction ot the
Republican national committee for use in al
the northern states. In these ballots
names arc misspelled aud In many instances
fictitious names are inserted. Large packages
Of these ballots were sent to every western stats
early in the week. Yesterday four packages II
ballots were shipped By The Adams Express com
pany TO the chairman Of the Republican state
committee In Connecticut for distribution in that
state. In this instance these ballots contained
the names Of I've Blaine and one Bntier elector.
4 dispatch sent 10 Connecticut said: ave
send you four packages instead OF three"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03

While Congressman Reed, or Maine. was IN the
midst OF one OF his speeches. some one In the
crowd asked permission TO ask him 4 quesuon
Judge Hoar who presided, tried 70 choke nm on
bat Reed gave the desired permission The m
quirer inquired II he (Resd) was not the nan
who. AZ the last session OF congress, objected 70
unanimous consent for the passage Of resoiu-
ton 10 investigate the management OF the navy
department. Reed began 10 reply, whereupon
the crowd started the cry put him out, ana
got up such q tumult that Reed took MS
seat. Judge Hoar leaped 10 the table anu
cried protect him." protect him." and the
police In the rear Of the hall elabbed their way
through, and. after cracking number OF skulls,
succeeded in extricating the man who had wanted
to know. The man was entirely respectful ana
In an ordinary time would hsye been given
hearing.
50 far a. betting goes the latest reports are IN
Cleveland's favor. At no pool room this even
Inc could visitors place even money on the cleo
ion
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
Exciten,ea, in Bosioa-


BosroS. Nov. 1.-The public mind here is, as
in other eenters, in a very exeitable condition
There has never been any trouble in the enforce
meat Of the federal election laws In Boston. and
none Is limited at this yea- While the United
States marshal Aas always been 9 Republican,
theonice OF chief supervisor has always been filed
by Democrat, and there has never been any
oampls.nt e aniair method. The tension arises,
therefore. from other causes. chief OF which Is
the determined attitude Of the boiling hepuoi-
cans. The secession Of nine-tenths OF the
wealthy men who have heretofore rolled barrels
into the Republican headquarters has annoyed
the Blaine managers aouiely. while the sharp
thrusts which the young Independents are con-
tinually making at the taIoOed
man have stung them almost
10 madness Whatever be the result OF the
presidential election. lively and bitter fighting IS
sssurcd in local affairs for years to come.
Ardent Blaine men openly threaten to vote the
Democratic Iieket in manleiPsl anairs 80 as to
iutici, a. they say. heavy lakes upon the rich
boilers. and In that msnner punish them for their
present conduct.
The feverish state Of feeling is an urwonted
one. The Republicans held noon meeting,
rather SHINY attended one too, in Faneuil hall.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-03
NaIling Repuel.snn -.


NEw YoRK. NOV. The following dispatch
was lust seat out 20 North Carolina by the na-
tonal Democratic committee:
HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL DEEoc-Arlc Co.'s
uITTEz, No. II WEST UNEMPLOYMENT STREET,
NEw YORK. Oct. SIR. II. Ba;ile, Chairman
Democratic state commiite, Raleigh, y. c.. am
in receipt VI your telegram and OF several other
communications from your state. calling attention
To 3 ci7calar issued hy J.F.Mosi chairman Of the
Republican executive committee Of North Caro-
liza. which in orde- to prejudice white voters
against the Democratic ticket. charges thai an
&C, in the New YORK legislature, lately approved
by Gov. Cleveland, establishes mixed schools,
while TO oolored voters the representation is
made by North Caroliaa Republicans that Cieye-
lands sIectlon would mean their enslavemeut
These things are wholly false. They are
only specimens OF the many falsineations
lssaed ~ tie leaders Of the Rep1bEcin party on
the eve OF election ia Ihe desperate LQpe Of sus-
tanning their waning eanse- Democrats al eve.
The land should remember that Cleveland's pub
lie record is 50 pure that attack could be
made upon IL. To direct attention from the
public record OF their own candidate the Re-
publican managers have resorted 10 the most
outrageous ISLANDERS about Cleye-
/ az.