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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Two GAMEs.-The bill to suppress
the playing of craps, a gambling game
patronized chiefly by plantation negroes
meets with great favor in the Legisla-
ture, 1t is good move. The bill pre-
sented by the citizens of New Orleans
to suppress the gilded and gorgeously
lighted gambling bells on the public
thoroughfares of this city has not been
received with favor but on the contrary,
has been hustled out of the way by an
Indefinite postponemedt This is a
most deplorable business but it shows
the vastly differently estimates placed
by the Legislature on gambling when
country gambling is compared with
that in the metropolis. Gambling is an
evil it is in violation of the State Con-
stitution and it calls for prohibitory
legislat on but the line must be drawn
somewhere, and it has beer drawn by
the Legislature at the doors Of the Roy
al Street gambling houses. AS the i'm
mortal Capt. Cutie would have said
under the circumstances; The bearing
of this observation is in the application
Of it."-New Orleans Picayune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

1t may interest some people to know
that there is very strong poison in
spelling milk, whose learned name is
tyrotoxicon, or cheese poison. 1t is
usually generated in milk that is kept
in unclean vessels. These should be
carefully and frequently scalded with
boiling water, cold or merely tepid wa
ter being inadequate to remove the
germs. Above all should this precau-
ton be used where children are the
at this season being held by the best
physicians to be due to this cause. The
ice-cream which poisoned a number of
persons at Newton, Mich, the other
day, was found to have tyrotoxicon in
it.-States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Ana OpelOusaS Boy.
Tines-Demecrat.

At the recent commencement eXer
cises OF Manhattan College, New York
City, His Grace Archbishop Carrigan
presided. A Louisiana youth was the
honor man of the year-Mr. Henry Las
trapes Garland, of Opelousas. He re-
ceived the degree A B.; delivered the
valedictOry ; was awarded the Alumni
gold medal for the best English essay
the Devlin gold medal for classics, and
the Byrnes gold medal for oratory. He
also stood second in merit in the award
of the Quinn gold medal for philosophy.
speaking of him the New York Cathol-
ic Review says at is worthy of note
that Manhattan's honor man of this
year, Mr.. Henry L. Garland, of Louis
lana, was more than ordinarily success
full in his course. Three of the four
medals presented in the classical de-
partment fell to him by right of merit,
Mr.. Philip p. Clarkin of Holy Innocent
parish New York City, bearing off the
philosophy medal. Those who have
noticed Mr.. Garland's brilliant college
course congratulate him on this marked
recognition of his talents and industry,
and predict for him successful fu-
ture." The degree of \. b., was con
ferred on Joseph T. Satan, of Port
Barre, La, and Bronier H. Lastrapes,
of Opelousas. Mr.. Thomas Hardey,
Chataignier, St. Landry parish, was
awarded a commercial diploma. The
subject of young Garland's address
which won for him the medal for ora
tory was Ireland" which was received
with tumultuous applause by an audi-
ence which packed the Academy of
Music.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

That able economist, Mr.. j. S. Moore,
in letter to the New York Times, an
alyzing the vote OF the majority against
tariff consideration, and particularly
the motives of the thirty five who vio-
lated their pledges to the Democratic
party, has this to say respecting Louis
lana and her representatives
"The Louisiana Democrats pointed
out grievance in the proposed reduc-
ton Of 10 per cent, on the sugar duty.
Whom the gods seek to destroy they
make first of all blind. Poor, blind, de-
luded Louisiana Is it possible for that
State not to see that ii the Republicans
get into power in the House the first
thing they will do will be to make SUI
gar entirely free and that in fact the
Democrats are the best friends Of the
sugar planter, as they look upon the
sugar tariff simply as Ieeenue meas
urt, ~
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

The atmosphere of on, State capital
is infected with two nOisome gases that
come from opposite quarters {: the one
is the sentimental poison, which is fatal
to sound financiering the other is the
financial poison, which is fatal to sound,
healthy sentiment To illustrate When
the abrogatior of the present damnable
convict lease is broached in the House
of Representatives, the defender of the
iniquity rises and asks in accents strong
How is the State to support the con-
victs and equip them for work ? And
when it is replied that if Mr.. James and
his fellow-leeches can support them,
pay rental for them and make money,
the State of Louisiana should be able
to make ends meet with them when no
rental is paid, up comes one of the
strikers for the lease system who asks
with a deep swelling of his honest
heart, would on violate sacred con-
tract with James ct al. ~ And thus it
goes. The honest, incorruptible legis-
Iator, il not canght by the financial ar
gument of the alleged inability of the
State to provide for the convict clesses,
is reasonably certain to be Influenced
by the latter argument, which appeals
to his sense OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

The Editor of the Marksville Review
has a level head on his shoulders and
fully understands the meaning of the
struggle for supremacy that will take
place in this State two years hence. He
says "The professional wire pullers
and politicians shrug their shoulders
when Nichols is mentioned fer Cover
nor, and say he :, is behind the time
They doubtless think be should have
lived in the time of such old fogies as
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, etc.,
and not in these wide-awake days when
those who are considered shrewd lead
ers keep an eye ever on the main chance
for themselves and their followers. The
next campaign for the election of dele
gates to the Democratic State Conven-
ton will decide whether such men as
Nichols, Moncure. Piers0n, Jonas, Cum
ninglam, Jeffries, and host of others
of like purity of character, shall be
brought to the front in Louisiana poll
tics, or whether political oligarchy is
to rule the State forever and studiou sly
sit down upon, whenever the opportu-
nifty offers, the men of their own party
who will not bow down to Gesler's cap.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Mr.. EDITOR /:

MI. Simon, of St. Martinsville, and
Noise, of New Orleans, two promising
young gentlemen and law students,
passed fine examination, OH last We'd
nesslay evening, before that intlexible
tribunal, the Supreme Court, and after
receiving numerous congratulations
from their friends, departed for their
respective homes where, we presume the
"fatted calf" will be executed in honor
of the victory. We extend our con-
gratula tions and wish them every
success. +. NJ. S..
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Picayune: A most absurd squable
which was growing up between the
Louisiana Senate and the House about
the Fontelieu impeachment has been
happily settled. The House decided to
abandon the prosecution, and the
Senate at the same time decided to go
ON with the trial. After some growing
on both sides, in which the House de-
clared the Senate to be in contempt.
and the Senate expressed its sense OF
superiority and proclaimed its con-
tempt for the House, the entire matter
was dropped. The State loses o good
deal of money spent in useless costs,
end nobody gains anything.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
FRIDAY, June 25th 1S-'-

FRIDAY. June 18th 1s-S.
The Board met pursuant to call, Present 4.
4. Estor@t, president. Jos. Lassalie. V. Las
traprS L. 4. sandnz, Geo. Pulfold. NJ. Green
ard G. NJ. Thompson.
On motion of Mr. Pu!fold. Resolved that
the motion made hy me at the last meeting o
tins Board thai " hereafter no more lnarke-
dues be collected, he and is hereby recon
Sidcrrd.
On motion OF Mr.. Green Resolved that f!,e
usual market dues be collected.
On mo.ion of Mr.. Sand0Z, Resolved That the
morton made by me at the last meeting of this
Board, not compelling meat to he sold i'll tie
market house, be and is hereby rcconSderet.
ON motion of MI. Lassalle, Resolved, That a
committee of three be appointed to examine
and report the probable cost OF repairing the
market house, and that they be a standing
committee on the market house, and be it fur
Their resolved, that butchers be not required TO
expo sethclr meet in the market house until 1T
be repaired.
The President appointed Messrs. ThOmp,ou,
Lassae and Lastrapes as the committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Thompson Resolved. That
we deeply deporO the loss that this Board feels
at the loss OF our late constable and collector,
Vim. NJ. Johnston, and that We know that we
only repeat the universal expression OF regret
and sorrow at his demise, and tender to Ms
bercaved widow and diSconsOiate orphans the
klndest sympatLieS OF this community.
The President announced that the election of
a constable and collector Was in order.
George LaStrapes and L. s. Hebrard were put
III nomination for Constable: Mr.. Hebrard re
ceived three votes and MI. Lastrapes four
votes and he was declared elected.
l., &. Sandoz and Victor Lastrapes were put
in nomination for collector. Mr. Sandoz re
ceived three votes and Mr.. Lastrapes four
votes and he was declared elecced.
Messrs. c. NJ. Thompson and c. Mayo were
appointed Il committee to get the books and
papers of the late collector. and turn the same
owe? to the present collector.
On motion of Mr.. lastrapes, Resolved. That
committee OF three with the President
chairman, he appointed to examine and report
the probable cost of opening EstOrge street.
Committee: Messrs. Estorge LastraneS aud
Thompson.
The Board adjourned subject to call.
Attest: Fl. E, ESTORGE.
c. MAYO, Clerk. President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Com ititicUtcd.
OpELoUsAS, La, July 9Th, 1856

UPELOTsAS, La, July 9th, 1856.
Mr. Editor:
One of our most prominent young
physicians who seems to take great pride
in his profession and feeling somewhat
enthusiastic over his little practice as
beginner, madethe following remark to
his girl few evenings ago. All my
patients seem to suffer more from head
ache than anything else" Says she ::
Your patients must be weak minded,
mustaches." Now, since this is all con-
lecture on the part of the young lady,
would like to make the following sug-
gestion in favor of the doctor: Since
your patients suffer more from headache
than any other ache do they not think
more than they eat ? "PUCK.'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Proceedings of the Board of
Police. Town OF Opelousa>-
TUESDAY. June ed, le3d

TUESDAY, JUNE 2IU, 1855.
The Board met pursuant to Il call OF the
President. present H. f. EStOrYe. President,
SEQ. Pulford. NJ. Green G. NJ. Tn npson, L. h.
SandoZ, JOS. Lasalle. and V. Lastrapes.
On motion OF Nh. Green.
Resolved, That the report OF the con-
mlttee appointed at the last meeting OF t1e
Board. relative to market dues be rejected.
Voting aye, Messrs. Green, Lassalle and
Thompson.
Voting. nay. Messrs. Pulford. Sandoz aud
Lastrapes-it being tie vote the President
voted aye.
On motion OF Mr.. PulfOrd.
Resolved. That hereafter there be 10 further
market dues collected
On MOTION OF Mr.. SandOZ.
Resolved, That the ordinance colnpelin.
meat to be sold in the market house be re-
pealed.
The Board adjourned subject to call
Attest: II. +. ESTORGE.
c. MAYO, Clerk. President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Labor in the protected industries is
bought at the very lowest price. When
the protected manufacturers employees
object to work for the starvation wages
which he seeks to impose on them. be
imports cheap labor; from other coun-
tries and furnishes the home labor mar
ket. 1t is the protective tariff on his
industry that enables him thus to op-
press the wOrkingman and in the in
terest Of the workingman the protective
tariff should be TemOyed.-States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Randall shows what sort of reform
er lie is by proposing to continue op-
pressive taxes on the necessaries of life
and remove them from the luxuries. 1t
is the creed of the Hon. Sam. and his
pretectionist following that the poor,
who can hardly obtain their daily ne
cessaries, should have to pay through
est figure.-States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Tt is consolation to reflect that the
days of the tariff are numbered. Work
ingmen all over the country begin to
show signs of doubling fiscal system
pregnant with SO many blessings to
fl,em, as they always fail to materialize.
They begin to think for themselves,
and to lave sert of sncaking suspicion
that. ii there is any benefit anywhere
under the tariff system, that lassefit is
exhausted before it reaches them. ft
goes in a lump into the pocket OF the
manufaeturer-and there it rests. The
enrichment of few manufacturers is
the sole advantage accruing frem our
fiscal system otherwise it is baleful-it
crippies trade and Expresses labor.-N.
o. States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Besides the members of our own
Bar, the following attorneys attended
the Supreme Court here this week
w. H. Peterman, A. V. Coco, E.
North Cullom and T. HI. Thorpe of
Aveyelles; r. S. Perry, t. d. Foster
and j. A. Breaux OF Iberia; G. Fl.
Mouton, j. E. Mouton, Felix VOORHEES,
and E. Simon of St. Martin; w. A.
Write and W. W. Edwards of Yer
million: M. J. Foster and w. j.
Southon of St. Mary M. E. Girard of
Lafayette.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Mrs. Elizabeth Britain, widow of
ex-Gov. E. j. Davis, of Texas, was
married on Wednesday morning last,
to Mr.. NJ. A. j. Smith, at the church of
the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, by
Rev. Father Widney. After a break
fast at the residence of Mrs. Willard,
the couple left on the train on we'd
ding tour.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Supreme Court.

Court opened last Monday morning,
Justice Poche presiding in the absence
of Chief Justice Bermudez, also present
Justices Todd and Watkins. The
docket was small, about twenty cases,
and court will probably adjourn to-day.
The following cases were disposed OF
up to yesterday afternoon:
State OF Louisiana VS.. Anderson Hay
wood. Avoyelles parish. Appeal by
the State from a Judgment quashing an
indictment for malicious threatening.
Judgment affirmed.
Howard Hutfpauir, president of and rep
resenting the Police Jury Of Nermllion
Parish, VS.. Solomon Wise. Appeal from
Vermiliou. Action dismississed as IN
case OF non-suit.
James A. Kinder VS.. David IL. Lyons,
sheriff, ct al, Calcaseu. Judgment OF
lower court for plaintiff reversed.
Succession OF Zenon EliZe Thibo-
deaux. st. Martin parish. Judgment
reversed.
Charles Clerc and August Pascal 1.-TWO
cases consOlidated) VS.. S. Boudreaux
Mayor OF New Iberia, ct al. Judgment
affirmed.
State of Louisiana VS.. Abraham Louis
alias Nish or Snoot. St. John Baptist.
Convicted of murder without capital
punishment. Judgment affirmed.
State of Louisiana VS. Moses Wire.
St. John Baptist Parish. Convicted OF
rape. Judgment affirmed.
State of Louisiana VS.. Charles John
son. Parish of LafourcLe. Convicted
of bur gIary and larceny. Judgment
reversed aud case remanded.
State of louisiana VS.. Charles John
son. Parish of Lafourche. Convicted
of burglary and larceny Second case)
Judgment reversed and case remanded.
State VS.. Vernon Hendricks. Avoy-
elles. Convicted of an assault with
dangerous weapon and with shooting
with intent to kill Judgment reversed
and case remanded.
Simon Bloch VS.. Rem Bordelon.
A Ave S;!s,;:..i 5"'s"fsF reversed an"
Don Louis Jean Louis ct al. VS..
Therence Giroir etk al. Lafayette.
Judgment reversed AZ case lemanded.
J. 0. Halphen vs. p. A. Guilbeau
and 7. l.. BroussarC< From st. Lam
dry transferred Inn St. Martin.
Judgment affirmed. M
Succession of U rgene Breaux.
Opposition to tabi" and account.
st. Martin. Judgme..t affirmed.
Succession of Melany Foreman.
Opposition to final account. Lafayette.
Judgment amended and affirmed. On
a motion for a rehearing the judg-
ment was amended and corrected.
State ex rel. Palycarp Fontenot VS..
Judge District Court of st. Landry.
Judgment of District Judge reversed.
Mrs Dora Lambeth, wife, VS.. G.
W. Sentell ct ais. and the Sheriff.
Avoyelles. Judgment amended for
increasing damages, and affirmed at
plaintiffs costs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Nellie Bly,, a correspondent, who has
inst returned from tour in Mexico,
says of the party of Mexican editors
who recently made tour OF the United
States and were treated so sumptuously
..onw one or two of them We're newspa-
per men at all, and only two have a
comparatively good standing in their
own country" These, by the way, are
the sort of newspaper men who have
the time to travel in droves forpleasure.
-Picayune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

The legislature is engaged on the ap-
preparation bills. and there is but little
of interest transpiring. The members
will shortly return home, and their
constituents will see that most of them
remain there.-St. Mary Review
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
Bucklen'S Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, OF money refunded. Price 25e.
peg box. For sale by M. P. Young &
Co., Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Only two applicants for admission to
the Bar presented themselves before
the Supreme Court here this term ::
James Simon of St. Martin, and Leon
ard Compton Noise of New Orleans
both were admitted.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

A joint stock company is being
formed, with one-hundred shares at
dancing hall, 50x100 feet, in Bellevue,
q few miles south of Opelousas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
III the Two Get CrOssWays.
GOOd-By.
Washington Post.

A German chemist has discovered
two new compounds-mononon
benzonaphtylamide and adydrObenzo
mathematician. If the two get
crossways in the throat certain death
results.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
st. gandrg 2en1utrat

CLUBBING RATES. We have made
arrangements by which we are enabled
to offer the St. Landry Democrat in
connection with either of the following
named papers, one year, for the price
mentioned
Home and Farm, Louisville, Ky. $40
Southern Cultivator, Atlanta, Ga. 800
Weekly Times Democrat, n. O. 800
Weekly States, New Orleans, $50
DemOrest's Monthly, (Fashion) 325
Weekly Picayune ---.. 3 90
n O. Christian Advocate. .... $50
We will receive subscriptions for any
paper published in the United States at
publishers rates.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

Opelousas Social Club have our
thanks for a complimentary ticket to
the Grand Ball and entertainment to
be given at Perrodin's Hall, on the
Goth inst.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

We were shown this week, by Mr..
Jonas Jacobs, some specimens of quartz
rock containing gold and silver ore,
sent to him from Copper City, Califor-
MIA, by his uncle.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

A croquet and lawn party will be
given tonight at the residence of Judge
Jos. NJ. Moore, for the benefit of the
building fund Of the Episcopal Church.
See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

The Rev. G.. G. Kramer will hold
Divine Service at Epiphany p. E.
Church ON Sunday, July 18th, at II a. m.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

There will be meeting of the
Bellevue Hall" stockholders on the
14th inst.-see notice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

The peoples Illustrated Saturday
evening Pictorial Press, the new, popu-
lar story paper, for sale at Jonas Jacobs
News stand. Price cents per copy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
OPELOUSAS:
Saturday, July 10, 1856.

Public school teachers should read
the notice of the secretary of the
school board
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
NOTICE..

CERTIFICATES given TO tie public school
" teachers OF st. Landry. for last session Will
hold good for the next without further eXauli-
notion. Teachers will please send in their
Registers.
l.. E. LITTELL.
july 10-2t Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
NOTICE OF ADMENHSTRATIO
ESTATE OF JOSEPH P. ROY.

No 41a5
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Marie Louise COreil OF the parish Of
St. Landry, has applied by her petition to be
appointed administrative of the estate OF
Joseph P. Roy, deceased late of the parish OF
st. Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties Interested to make opposition to sad
appointment. in writing, in my office in the
town of Opelousas, in ten days from the pres
ent notice. JAMES O. CHACHERE.
July loot Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
List Of Letters

Pemaning i'll the Post Office at Opelousas, La,
Thursday. July 8, 1856. which, if not taken
out before Monday, July 18th, 1856, will
he sent to the dead letter Office at Washing
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10

tou' H. u:
Arceneau, BaptiS1+ JOSEPH +
Adams, Terry Joseph. Corine
Aliens. Miss Orelia Locks. DIS
Burr Miss Elizabeth Love- Laur
Battaille, Theodore Louis, f
Broun Miss Lin Longueman.
Byrnes John 'emonnicr M
Brown, Alfred Lee JOS
Batrou Eli Ledrlke, F
Bruckett Adolphc McGaflla AP
Botley. Martha Mcuillun Fl
Bell, Robert Merrel W L
Bruno. Mrs Martha MONTGOMERY j
Brooks. Sam McCay, Miss Jane
Bailey. S c Motter, Jos
Balair Mrs MoutOn Mrs F.
EecLan Emma Niishcru Miss Louisa
cain Mrs SiIyry Nuryant Mrs F
thiason. Enerltr Mitchell. J
Sun,i III. & 3 ~ ~ LII, i1i, ~
clark. Victoria Philips, Mrs Irla
Casey Miss pukrtucS JulirS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-07-10
NOTICE..

VENHE shares OF the Bellevue Hail. stock
IL company being all subscribed. meetE.
OF the shareholders is called for Wednesday
evening, the 14th at 4 o'clock p. IN. Meeting
Will be held ut the church i'll Bellevue.
.INO. NJ. WARE,
july lott jlnw I. E. SHUTE.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-03-10
Work of An In ncendiary.

On the morning OF the 9th inst, about
three O'Clock, fire was discovered in the
house occupied by a widow lady named
Hoke, and owned by Thomas McCulloch,
of Harrisburg, one, of a row Of houses
along McCulloch's Mill dam, near Port Roy
al. The house appeared to have been set
on fire from the outside, aud the flames ran
from the ground to the roof of the building
with great rapidity, aud caused many to
believe oil had been thrown against 1t. Mrs
Hoke being sick in bed, and alone, it was
with difficulty Capt. Fry, a neighbor, was
able to force open the door and gain en-
trance into the burning building. Mrs.
Hoke was carried out b. Capt. Fry, and
but for his timely assistance would have
been burned. None OF the household eff
ects We're saved. While the house was
yet burning, smoke was seen issuing from
the large factory building near by, and il
was discovered some one had started fire
in the engine room. 1t was promptly put
out. Both dwelling house and factory were
insured. The fire was the work of an in
ceDdiary.