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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
COULDN'T KEEP COOL.
len. Pryor's style of Making an Argu-
meDt

From tie Mem York Graphic.
one of the peculiarities OF Roger A.
Pryor is his inability to keep cool when
he is engaged in conducting a case in
court or making a legal argument.
When he gets warmed up to his subject be
apparently loses control of himself, and
the piercing tones OF his voice can be
heard ringing through the corridors Of
the court room from the top floor away
down to the SurrOgate's office. while his
arms and head perform sucb series OF
acrObatc gyratiOns as to fairly make his
spectators dizzy, An incident occurred
In the general term Of the supreme Court
day or TWO ago which illustrated this
popularity OF the fiery coutherner in
rather a ludicrOus manner. A lawyer
was arguing case en- appeal, and in
stating his points he attempted no ora
tOrlcal fiourlsnes, seldom raised his voice
above conversational tone. and did not
even make a gesture to emphasize his
argument. Gen. Pryor, who WAS sitting
IN the court room waiting for his case TO
be called, said to a friend by his side,
NOW that is the style OF argument like,
and have been trying to cultivate it for
the last tive years. | may not always
have been very successful, but you will
see 10 day that / can hold myself in.
just watch me-" His case was the next
one called. and true to bis word he began
his argument in a calm and deliberate
manner, without betraying any excite
ment or emotion whatever. Much to the
establishment of his associates at the bar
he continued in this strain for fully five
minutes, when suddenly he broke forth
with a high c that startled the sleepy
clerks over IN the corner and caused even
the staid Judges on the bench to ex-
perience a thrill of anguish. For the
next bali hour there was no DOING for the
clerks. The Genera! brought out his
points in mis- most emphatic and charac-
teristic style, and at the close OF his argu-
ment he gathered up his papers and
plunged out of the room, apparently hav-
ing entirely forgotten the remarks he had
made to his friend only short time be-
fore
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
A FEMALE STOCK sPEUULAroR.
Miss MetcaIf In Custody on the Charge
of ApprOPriatinE Proceeds.


of ApprOpriatinE Proceeds.
NEWARK, Jan. 29.-Miss Caroline Met
calf. guest OF Mrs. Rayn0r's fashiona-
bio boarding-house at East Orange, has
been arrested on the charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses from Mrs.
Mary Eads, step-mother Of Capt. James
B. Eads. Miss Metcalt became an inmate
of the house last June, to which 10 No
yember came Mrs. Eads and her mother,
a sister Of hugh Maxwell. Collector OF tue
port OF New York under President Pierce.
Miss Metcalt was a successful specula-
tor ~ stocks, and Mrs. Eads gave her
some money to invest for her. Finally,
Mrs. Eads became susDicious OF the
bright young tinancier. and made the COM
plant on which she was arrested. 1t
specifies that Mrs. Eads did deliver to
Miss Metcslf, Just previous to Dec. Is
last, stock OF the Consolidated Gas Com
pany, and gave her power OF attorney to
sell It Miss Metcalt did sell it,, realizing
$l.41O th 'refrom, which she deposited in
the Second National Bank, New York, TO
her own credit, and which she has since
drawn out and appropriated to her own
use. A hearing IN the case will take
place Tuesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
Wnnt is GoIng on at RaNlel

BANLEY, GA, Jan. 29.-The commo-
dious brick court house, which has been
in course OF construction here for the past
few months, is now receiving its finishing
touches, and it is without a doubt the
finest structure OF the kind in lower Geor-
gia. Nr. William Armitase, the con-
TRACTOR, is certainly a hne mechanic and
deserves the gratitude Of the people OF
tins town and county for the pains taken
to make this mouse rrst-class in every re
spect
The lumber for the academy the citi-
zens OF BaXley propose to build IS arrlv-
ing daily, and no doubt the house Will be
built 10 very short time. Mr.. Armitage
has the contract, and proposes to push
the work. The citizens Of BaXley are
under Obligations to Mr.. j. J. McDonough,
OF savannah, for his most liberal dOna-
ton Of halt the lumber for this house. 1t
has been suggested by some OF
our people that we name the
academy after Mr.. McDonOugh, in
recognition Of his valuable donation,
The report comes from the farmers that
the late freeze did much damage to their
sugar cane seed and sweet potatoes, but
aside from cane and potatoes little or no
damage. 1t is said the Oat crop may De
damaged some butas yet they can't tell.
The naval stores men Of this section are
very busy cutting boxes and otherwise
preparing for the next season. 1t looks
as If there will be more stuff manutac-
tured in this county this year than ever
before
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
TWO ILLINOIS MADsroNEs.
Both Are from Virginia-How They Act
on Snake Bites aud Rabies.


LINCOLN. ILL, Jan. "A Washing
ton telegram states thai John B. Wolf Of
that city says: ID. z. Evans, of Lincoln,
Logan county, H., has in bis possession
a maidstone with which hundreds OF lives
have been saved" This is only true in
part. j p. Evans formerly resided here,
and mad maidstone. some two years
ago he removed TO Dakota. where he died,
and the maidstone vas left TO bis eldest
son, William Evans. When here Evans
elaine q tue stone had been ia his family
over 800 years, being handed down in
each generation TO the eldest son, and
that II was IN the first place purchased
ny MS people from an Indian In
virginia. Many people applied to Evans
Tor treatment lie was invariably eyOr-
oltant IN us charges, and it is related by
the OLD residents here, who knew him
wei, that poor widow came 10 MIN one
day with her child, who had been bitten
by rattlesnake, and that Evans refused
70 Apply IL until he had been paid $50.
More people sought him % lie cured Of
shakebites than of rabies. In the former
cases many cures are related, but not one
single case can be cited bv any person
that knew Evans wherein a cure from q
mad dog bite was effected. There is an
other maidstone here, owned by Joshua
HO"seT. III mas about the same history
as the one owned by Evans, only Howser
was never accused of beng oXorbitsnt in
MS demands for fees. II also came from
Nlrglnia and has been in the HOwser
family so long that 1.-THE memory Of man
runneth not TO the contrary
several years ago maunamed Forsyth
was bitten by mad dOg, and the
stone belonging to Evans as well as the
one belonging to HOwser, was applied to
the wound. All that the physicians and
madstOnes combined could DO was done
Tor him. but he died a miserable death,
nevertheless, swapping ANA snarlng.
There 10 no question that the stone, when
applied to poisonous wound, will have
some effect, for when taken of and
placed in tepid water the poison 1t has
drawn out is clearly dscernsble, and
when applied it will cling to the wound
with the tenacity of a leech. II is a small
stone of plnkish white and very porous.
New York man, short time ago, said
that there were only two madstOnes in
this country; that he bad one and that
the other was owned in Virginia. This
cannot be correct, for, in addition to the
two 80 long IN this city, the writer knows
of two in Pike county. Ohio; Que owned
by man named Cutlip, and the other by
tue Chenowith family. From all that can
be learned of these the numerous cures
said to have been performed by them have
been in cases where there was no direct
evidence to show that the dog making the
wound had been mad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
FIGHTING LOTTERIES.

HaIstead and Mcdowell Arrested For
Publishing Their Advertisements,
CINCINNATI, Jan. 29.-W Warrants were
sworn out to-day for the arrest OF Murat
Haistesd editor Of the C9nmercjol- GG.ette
and Joseph Mcdowell. business manager
Of the Enquirer. on a charge of publishing
lottery advertisements. The gentlemen
gave bonds each in $500 for their appear
ance in the police court tomorrow. The
warrants were sworn out by chief OF po-
lice Hudson, and 1t is understood ne acted
under orders from Police Commissioner
Ju Jus Refs. The person charged with
selling lottery tickets pleaded guilty in
the police court to-day. Judge Fitzgerald
did not place any sentence against them,
out put the eases on tue docket to pre-
vent them from selling any more tickets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
NOBLE 4ILLEKS OF THE SOIL.
Remember, Gas Ye Sow, So Shall
Ye Reap,"

We give you not figures. but facts. Neither
do We boast of quantity, but in quality we are
head in our class, and never gel left.
Interest fprblds us overbuylng, or overbuy-
ing forces the merchant to sell old seed Mot
esty tOrolds us making egotistlcal assertion,
20 ii you want to see US at our best, drop IN and
lu7pe our stock. 1t will bear it. We hsve
everything in the seed arena, from the Early
Rel Valentine Bean to the Purple Egg Plant,
less than six months old, Buista warranted,
ana at prices that Will surprise the unsurpris-
ed, IN quantities to suit the purchaser, let
II be quarter or 100 pounds, y quart or leo
bushels. EDWARD j. KIEFFER,
Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
INSANE AFrnR a TRANCE.
A Woman with "a strange History SEM
tn the Dsnvilte Asylum.

To the Danviite Asylum.
READING, PA, Jan. "A woman who
has an interesting history was taken from
the County Hospital to-day and trans
ferred to the Insane Asylum at Danville,
together with fifteen other crazy female
patients. Mary Robinson about twelve
years ago was the theme Of newspaper
articles all over tie country. She was
then pretty young woman Of twenty
two, the daughter Oi a well-knOwn citi-
zen, and durnga revival Tell into a trance,
IN which she remained for two months,
during wAcn time she subSisted on moth
ing but liquid food, when was forced
down her throat. The house where she
lay was visited By hundreds OF people
daily and persons came from other cities
o. examine into 1er case. 1t was gener-
ally believed that her condition WAS
brought about By religious excitement.
but when she recovered she related many
wonders which she had seen in the world
to which she claimed her spirit had fed.
shortly aiterW Tds her reason became de-
throned and poor Mary Robinson has long
been hGpelessly insane. sac has been
confined IN the County Insane Asylum
for some wears and at times was very vIo-
lent and dangerous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
A FATAL COLLISION.
A Passenger Runs Into the Rear of
Freight at Chicago Junction.

TIFFIN, O.. Jan. 29.-At 12:45 o'clock
Friday morning as the East bound Bal
timore and Ohio passenger train was
rushing along forty miles an hour, about
one mile west of Chicago Junction, it ran
into the rear of II freigh tram on the main
track going in the same direction. The
shock was terrific. The engine Of the pas
senger train, baggage car, two passenger
Goa ches, freight cabOOse and about twelve
freight cars were wrecked. The noise
and cries of the injured soon added to the
confusion. The Baltimore and OHIO Off
Gals are very reticent and little
can be learned from them. The fireman
OF tae passenger train was instantly
killed. Charles Bristol, engineer of the
passenger train, Conductor Palmer, OF
the freight train, apd b akeman Freely,
OF the freight. were horribly injured, and
have since died. A number OF others
were injured, and some may die. Their
names are unknown. None of the pas
sengers were killed. TIE loss VIII prOba-
bly, reach $4,000. The Baltimore and
OHIO trains go TO Sandusky, and then
down the Indiana, Bloomington and
Western to this place. The accident was
the fault of the conductor Of the freight,
who neglected TO place danger signals on
the rear OF his train.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
Batch of Interesting Items-sooiaI
and Other Gossip.

COLUMBUS. GA, Jan, 29.-Mr. John 2.
Turner, a prominent young druggist of
this city. was married to hiss Halle
kedd tins evening. The young couple
have the best wishes OF large circle Of
friends.
Mrs. o. c. Harrell, wife Of Mr.. o. c.
Harrell, Manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, died yesterday and
vas buried at . O'Clock this afternoon.
Chef Police Palmer received tele-
gram yesterday stain. thai 4, II. Win
ton, the man who worked Columbus for
some $500. was in Tallahassee, Y a. On
communicative with Zoe Chlet OF Police
oi that city in regard 20 MS capture, IL
was found taaJ they mad the wrong man.
Ii has been raining here hard all day
and should it continue the CLattahOOcnce
river viii soon be on another boom.
our SpOudent while spending a
few DAYS IN the Crescent City visited the
exposition. Ii is nothing 10 compare
with last year, the greater part of Tue
more prominent exhibits having been re-
moved. Perhaps the B. 81 feature remain
ing is the art exhibit. Lovers Of high art
can SILL ind many master pieces. a.
though some Of the best have been re-
moved. There Is no interest manif sted
IN the city proper ~ an. only a few
strangers tnat touch the city beng seen
on the grounds. On sunday last there was
hardly % people that visited fge grounds.
and il is very probable That the New Or
leans exposition will be CLOSED at an
early date II the crowd does not increase.
The weather down tLere mas been very
disagreeabie since d c-mbJr. there beng
heavy toys and raius prevailing nearly
every day.
A hrst-class sleeper has been placed on
the Central road between this CITY and
Macon. IL willprove great convenience
10 the travelling puzzle.
The work OF locating the Georgia Mid
land and Gulf road goes on smoothly.
Everything IS on a rrm basis, ana th.ie
IS not the least doubt but that the frat
dirt will be broken in the course Of a few
months.
The steamer Aid arrived at our wharf
from Apaiachicola yesterday. bringing "A
quantity OF tsn and tine oysters.
Our city is very quiet just now, the po-
lice making only an occasional arrest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
HONE NEWS ON THE WIRE
DECISION or THe COMMISSION
ON THE POOL.

The Matter Beyond the Jurisdtcii'n oil
the Eommissiouer--T Co"fttu-
ttoDal Kight Not Passed Up-A hiNS-
terry Mt CoIumbus-The Trial OF Fioi-
pfeuts at smericue tor Big amy heHu'ts
in an Acquittal.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. pa large num-
her of people have hell that it was not
onlv within the power, but that it was the
duty of the Georgia Railroad Commission
to prevent pooling between the roads
doing business within the state of Georgia.
The matter was brought before the com
mission formally by Messrs, John n. Dunn
and Aaron Haas, acting ioT the Chamber
Of Commerce Of the city of Atlanta, who
nraved that the commission would order
the contract of the southern Railway and
Steamship Association to be sent TO the
commission. and declared null and VOL
and contrary to the laws and the const-
futiOn of the State. THIS Is the contract
under which all southern business OF the
line south of the ONO and Potomac ana
east Of the Mississippi river Is pooled.
The matter was at nrst argued on August
s, 1885 Gov. smith then being memoero OF
the commission. The matter was argued
hlllv. bur no decision was rendered, 1t
being held that il would not be proper to
make a decision while legislation in refer
ence to the commission was pending before
the legislature. Ga Nov. 4 } udge A. ;.
Erwin having in the meantime been APP
pointed commissioner the argument was
heard again. the same parties appearing
for petitioners and for the railroads. The
decision was rendered to-day. Inc decl-
sion expresses the views OF Commission
ers Erwin and Grammell, and Commits.
sioner Wallace djssents. the position
taken in tue decision Is that the MATTER
is beyond the jur sdlcuOn oil the commits
sion. The constitutional right OF the
railroads to pool their business is not
pooEad ,ipop
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
DIVORCED FROM A SHADOW
POnderous President Perkins Legally
Separated from Hie Midget Wife.

POnderous President Perkins Legally
Separated from Hie Midget Wife.
WATERBURY,, Conn Jan. 27.-Judge
Andrews, of the Sup, rior Court, to-day
granted Willard Perkins, the 3s5-pound
president OF the Connecticut Fat Mems
Club, an absolute divorce from his fay
like wife, Mary Z. Perkins, on the ground
that Mrs. Perkins has treated her hus-
band with extraordinary. intolerable and
persistent cruelty. At the beginning of
the trial Mrs. Perkins welshed 80 pounds,
but anxiety has pull ed her down to 87sk
The Judge in his decision carefully e.
viewed the testimony taken by Referee
George e. Terry, aud then went on to give
his own reasons why S13s pounds should
be Topped of from the united weight of
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins He said that it
was proved that Mrs. Perkins had been in
the habit of hurting frying-pans, rollers
and stove lids at her husband. In the
Judges opinion that was like firing a
muskel at the broadside of a barn. She
could not miss Mr.. Perkins. If be had
heen a slender man or an agile man Mrs.
Perkins playful habit might be over
looked Dv the m-rcitul eyes Of the law
But as II l., Ar. Perkins dYOirdupOis adds
3S5 pounds to the weight Of his wife
Otfense. Jud A aicaws referred to the
charges that Mrs. Perkins was fond OF the
admiration aud society OC other men than
her husband. He said that was hard to
believe, but the testimony sustained 1t.
Mr.. Perkins, the Judge thought, was
about big enough 10 fill any woman's
affections. On these and other grounds
he granted the divorce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
Important Notice to Water Takers.
CITY TIRE ASURER's OFFICE,
SANANN AH. Ga Ian. % lh2n.

The following extract from the rules and
regulations governing the Savannah Water
Works is published az information;
ION expiration of time allowed for pay
ment of water rent, or at any time thereafter,
dellnquents may be SHUT OFF WITHOUT
FURTHER NOTICE, and so remain until
payment o. arrrarages and all fees for turn
ing on and executions"
notice.
Water rents are due six months IN AID
VANCE, on Jan, to l6 ana July to IS of
each year. {. s. HARDEE,
CITY IraaEurar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
a SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
Mechanic Shoots HimseIfin the Pres-
euce of Half = Dozen Men.

encS OF ~ All = Dozen wen.
BUCHANAN, MICH, Jan. % The res
idonts OF tnis city were greatly excited
last night over the sensational suicide of
P. Cox, mechanic, about 80 years old.
He was cousin OF Charles Cloves, who
killed him self and mistress IN Chicago
bagnio a week ago. Cloves remains
were brought here for interment. Cox
seemed deeply affected by he tragedy
Yesterday be went into hard ware store
AID asked to be shown some revolvprs.
The proprietor declined to exhibit the
weapons. Cox entered another store. No
undue mental disturbance was indicated
by his demeanor. He was shown
several reviewers. He selected one
and cartridges to lit. These he
deliberately adjusted in the chamber.
"Gen lemen," be said. turning 10 five or
six men in the store, Il wish to say good
bye and The thoroughly frightened
spectators advanced TO prevent the
suicide Stand back" he exclaimed,
brandishing the weapon; II don't want
TO die murderer, but you must not at
tempt to interfere" The men retreated.
Placing the pistol to his forehead he
added; SAY goodbye to all my friends"
and pulled the trigger. These were the
last words he uttered. The bullet entered
HIS brain and death ensued almost in
stantly Cox leaves a mother and young
brother, who were dependent upon him
for support.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
Specific Taxes for the Year 1885.
CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE.
EAEAEN II - Ian % 1ssB

SAVANNAH. GA, Jan. %, 1855
The following SPECIFIC TAXES r the
year 1856 have zen due since the first OF
January, viz AuCtioneers, Banks, Bankers,
Broke s, Building and Loan Assoc atoms,
Conn mission Merchants. Dealers ;W holesale
and retaiD Exporters Green Grocers, Hotels.
Insurance Companies, Rice Mills ant other
Mills, Trades, Cal iugs, Occupations, and
business generally Of every character, Drays,
Wagons, Carts, Carriages. Buggles, and ali
other vehicles; also Liquor Licenses.
L dtscoUHt IF 10 per cent JciU De dlZo,Ced upon
al Qf tho d5ooo tdDes il Ddtd on or BET re- Jan,
30, 1885. c. s. HARDEE.
CIV TraHgurar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30

Special indications for Georgia: Fair
weather, slight changes in temperature.
For the south Atlantic states TODAY:
Fair weather, slightlycolder in the north
ern portion, nearly stationary tempera-
ture in the southern portion, westerly
winds, and rising barometer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1913 O'Clock D. m. yesterday augusta
hme) was l4.5 feet-a rise of % feet dur
ing the preceding "A hours.
Comparative statement of temperature
at Savannah Jan. .. 1850 and 1856:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
PRoF. DLErl., Ac4uIrrA1D
A Sensational Trial whtch Engaged tn,
Attention Of Americas.

Attention Of Americas.
AMERICUs, GA, Jan. 29.-Proi. Dieuis.
the alleged biEsmlst, in whose case IL
mistrial was entered last October, wac
acquitted to-day, the jury bringing in "a
verdict OF not guilty after being out
eighteen hours. II vas very sensational
trial, aud engaged the attention oi TIE
whole city. The result is quite ti.-
umph for Dieuis and the attnuoys. os-
peclally +. e.. Simmons and l.. y. Bla-
lock, who presented the case 20 tba IYry.
The prosecution rested their case uulu
the disputed records OF the two marriages
properly authenticated. and the presence
IN tne court room OF The two alleged
wives.
The defesso introduced 40 .Dyi-
donce, but based the argument
Oi their case upon the -"n.
der bass Of toe pfis9nefis statement.
which wae both Inconsistent aud contra
1ici0ry Judge Forte cbnfxe was tnry
iu.l and ciear, ana while PERFECTLY imrHr-
uai. vac considered Df attentive list.I.f
as indicating conviction. huf fHs Iurf
thought differently. Dnf Df ilf lnn.r. tI-
inr nrfnea iu Toe court o. m fufI. tIe
Trial Was tbe rfessuce ~ ~. flolra. fao
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR-

MEXICO, MO, June 80, 1885.
Dr.. Inner: DEAR SIR-The bottle of your
LIVER CORBECTOR arrived safely. take
It for indigestion and constipation. So far it
has been most successful in relieving me of
these troubles. 1t does me a great deal of
good. C. h. HARDIN,
President Southern Mexico Bank.
81 bottle; freight paid to any address.
B. F. ULMER-
Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
CONSPIRACY TO DEFKAUD.
Al Indictment Found Against the ON
GERS ofthe Shockamsxon Bank.

A. Aiui0Iiu"h1 'OuhN "a Si"sI 'Ho JIM
GERS ofthe ShOckamaxon Bank.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29.-The grand
jury to-day indicted Thomas L. Huggard,
George w. Bumm, William II. Bumm
and samuel Il. Milligan for conspiracy to
cheat and delraud the directors and stock
holders and others OF the shackamaxon
hank of $3.50 600. The above named per-
sons were the officials OF the Shacka-
maXon bank. which some time since
closed its doors. The Indictment sets
out that Huggard was cashier, Miligan
paying and receiving teller, and George
W. Bumm vas a dIrectoro of the bank,
and William II. Bumm was member OF
The drm of VIM Bumm & Sons, composed
of himself and G orge w. Bumm, and
they eonsplred, as charged, and executed
thai conspiracy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
COLUMBUs Has A SENSATION.

A Mattress, Two Pillows and Baby
Clothing Found on the River Bank
COLUMBUS, GA, Jan. "a mystery
that needs an explanation came to light
this morning. A mattress, two pillows
and some baby clothing were found on
the river bank just below Eagle and
Phenix dam, on the G orgia side A lew
days will, perhaps, develop why these
things were placed there, and if the child
was thrown in the river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
HaMktnsviIle,. Postmnster Dend.

HAWK1NsvTLLE, GA, Jan. 29.--Judge
Il. II. Whiteheld, Postmaster mere, died
from apOplexy Of the lungs at 1890
O'Clock last night. He was 90 years of
a'e. He had an insurance of S. 600,
$1,000 in the Legion on Honor, and $1,000
IN the ROYAL Arcanum. All business
closed at from to O'Clock this after
noon to atfend the IMMORAL