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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-20
MONEY TO LOAN.
TO ALL WHOE IT MAY CONCERN,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PER
~ sons having dealings with the late firm of
WOODBURN tS BARNES James Woodburn and
Warren K. Barnesl, that l, as surviving partner
of said finn. will collect all bills due to and paw
all debts OF the said firm, and will continue said
business until the same can be in due course
closed and settled. JAS. WOODBURY.
Surviving partner of the late firm of Woodburn
d Barnes.
sacramento, January l6, 1886. ja1i-4p1m
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-20

1cO ACRES OF FINE WHEAT LAND TO
lOO lease 81 favorable terms. The land is
situated near Willows, Colusa county, Cal. For
T2S l. street, sacramento. Cal. iaII-Im
DOR SALE-STOCK, FIXTURES AND GOOD
l. viii Of Il Retail Grocery Store favorably
situated Inquire of HALL, LUHRS d co.
9l2. 9l4 and $40 Second street. Sacramento. d3ntf
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-20

Fail not to see our Boucle
Striped French Novelties, in
coiors; reduced to $40 so.
Broche Figured Mosse Cloth,
in suits; reduced from $40 so
to S1t %, to close out,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-20
San Francisco Money Market,

SAs FRANCISCO, January iath.-A good
many mortgages went on record in the
week ending on the 18th. Probably some
Of these were merely new, or CHANGES from
one bank to another, incident 10 the close
OF the year. The list Is las follows
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-20

GLOBE LODGING HOUSE, SOUTHWEST
VI corner Of X and Fourth streets Opposite
PoStotiiee), Sacramento, Cal. Nice Furnished
Rooms, with good clean beds, at 81 80, s. and
81 90 per week. Also, Lodgings at D. S5 and SOC
per night. \ share of public patronage is re-
specIiuiIy solicited. A. q. MANLEY, Prop.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
The Thing That Are Remembered.
Chicago Herald


did you ey notice" inquired a lawyer,
what a peculiar thing memory Isl During
the last few days | have been trying 20
gather together few OF the bright things
said by great lawyer now dead. Not q
day passed that this man did not let faii::
some bright remark wJrth remembering
worth treaSuring up in the memory. But
when | askel those who were for years
more or less his associates 20 tell me the
good things they couA remember, they al
most without exception scratched their
heads, anil after a fes moments Of thought,
blurtsd out:
We'll the only go. i things can remem-
Der his saying were ones that couldn't be
printed. You know
And this was the way it went Lawyers,
young and Old, grave JUICES. even minis
heard him say brilliant things-mots
worthy a Burke a Macaulay. DR.. john
son. or a CIrlyle; but tnOuyE they cuigelsd
their brains and Stirrei up the dandruff in
their hair they cOuli not bring them forth
from the stOrehOuss Of their memories
Here ami there one was yanksi out in
pieces and finally put together intslligibly.
But the other kind ot stories-ths unmen-
tioaable, which everybody tell, once in
while ami SONS a good deal-these came
troOping fOrtI by the score. Too OftsE, 7
am sati tie l, in this day and generation the
z pod thing that a man says are inferred
with his bones, while the bal ones enjoy
immortality
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Joe Howard n Philadelphia PrrSs.I
How much does it help the poor devil in
the dreg. and the bitterness of poverty, in
the very filth Of physical dirt, To sling him a
quarter, or dolIarf What he wants is
,ympatLy-and a dollar. What ne wants
Is a contempOraneOus human interest What
he wants Is 70 feel that there i, some one,
this side Of eternity, who recognizes that a
spark of decency still exists which might
PnssIbly be famed into flames OF usefulness
and honest endeavor That's where we
fail Thats where | fail 1t doesn't
trouble NE, with 500 in my pocket, to give
a man So. 1t doesn't trouble me, with IS
in my pocket, To give man 81 1t doesn't
trouble me, with SO in my packet TO give
man "a quarter. That isn't the point to
which my mIni should bs directed
What should DO in my own interest is 10
take these poor devils by the hand and let
ting them zee that it was not the useless
money | cheerfully chuckei them in their
trouble and distress, but that largesse, hu-
manity, love for my kind, re ,ognition OF q
common brotherhood. That's what they
want That's what | can't somshow or
other. give TO a dirty person. Toe Lord haS
made u, OF different patterns Ny stomach
is very near M nose, and my nose is very
near my eyes, and, il l ~ee anything lit
tie If color, my ewes detect it and my nose
re5ents it quicker than flash 1 don't
rnsan that | have any bsastly pride as
against that poor devil / would kick my
self around the block OF contemplation if
could detect the faintsst sug gestion OF such
infamy in myself. don't mean that
wouldn't do for MIN what l could. sim
ply mean thst the physical possibilities OF
my talking with that person in his present
filthy condition don't exist
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
GUARDED AGAINST THE BUNKo MAN
The Rural Visitor Not Easily Taken in-A
Titled FngIiShman.

New NurN rnr. cincinnati EnuuirerI
It is no longer sac for ~prucs young
man Of the city . acco,t 4 rural visitor in
the street The nocoriety Of the bunko
SwIntlers has made the stranger 50 cautious
that he Is ready t. con true every advance
as evidence Of nefarIou, intent. 1t is Curl
Gus TO watch the development Of this ex-
treme caution The work Of the salesman
employed by wholesale houses is cympli-
catei by it. Uni Ter a long established Gus
tom, these energetic boomers read the
daily list Of hotel arrivals identify
country merchants among them, hunt
up the possible customer, in the even
ing. lead them into -ocIability. and thence
to the tore next day, but now the wary
soJpurner Is of5i~h the instant that the
Suave drummer introduces himseIf, and as
likely as not threatens tn have him arrested
II be doesn't instantly clear out
As to the genuine son Of an old acduaint-
ance, he might as well Introduce himself 10
the P"lics directly a. t. try To ingratiate
or win the favor Il his fathers chum with
out documentary proofs # hi~ claim The
mlstruSt Is not unreasonable, in view Of the
act that few man. unIes, Obviou ly New
\ urkers, escape the attention Of the scOun-
drels About the only exception is the
hi iII'h h'blrIltn, Who-e constitutional lack
II urhantty toward foreigners renders him
safe in Bra iway. TIE clerks and de-
tectivs, Of tn" hn'sI- where aristncrat< from
England usually -tty IN me that there has
never been, So TAR a. tn know, any case Of
robbery among them 10y confidence thieves.
Earl Russell j. here thu, week
~His lor lShp hadn't bean in town six
hourS,' said TIE SpeciaI officer Of his hotel,
before bunkN sharp tackled him. But it
VA, dead failure rigat from the first word.
You ars from l. niou, perceive, the sharp
began, and pre- uma that YOU are seeing
the sights OF the city How dare you in
trut your elf on me without an introduc-
tion" responded Earl Russell. That ended
it, and the Eh ,liShman hadn't the faintest
idea that ths fellow was a rascal That's
about the experience Of all the swindlers
that have accostei titled Englishmen7
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

A correspondent writes to The Star, of
Washington that in North Carolina there Is
moLntain formation very closely re-
semblng the Sphinx 1t is called the Pilot
Knob" and is in Surrey county. in the
Northwestern part of the state, Just east of
the Blu, Ridge: its position prone on the
Piedmont plain, like a gigantic lion, its
body at right angles to the precipitous
ridge. and with ad reared aloft, as if in
the act of rising The head is of solid rork
several hundred feet il height The shout
derS and breast are finely proportioned, and
at the distance OF few miles il looks like
thing OF life and intelligence 1t rises
about 800 feet above the plain 1t is seen
at the distance Of fifty miles; but As yet nc
railroad approa hes it nearer than twenty
miles-Exchange
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The prospectus Of the SOCi,te Anonyme
des Bains ct du CercIe des Etrangrrs a
Monaco, tells us that the capital is 81, 90
francs, in shares of so francs each, and
that 2O,O0 of these shares ar now to be
offered i'll England at the price of 200 per
share, or three times their par value. The
company was incorporated in 1853, and
bought the gaming and other privileges
granted to Mr. Francis Blanc by His
Serene Highness the Prince Of Monaco"
These privileges were TO endure for fifty
years, 50 that they have twenty seven still
TO run. Between 1877 and 1875 the total
profits distributed as dividend by the com
pany have aggregated E2,y1+,OOO which is
more than the entire capital by nearly
million. In 1884 the dividend WAS y per
cent; whoever loses at the gaming tables
in Monaco the company which keeps the
bank does not Before buying the shares,
hOwever-apart from all questions Of NOR
ality-it would be prudent to consider
whether Italy or France, or both countries
together, will long tolerate these gaming
tables at their doors. Chicago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

,.,.. ,nhKcr ,nr mwver. the JuIge ana all
the other present pillars Of sp'iety, in this
new world "f adNruturnr- Su"ety here
you So. l. IN a stat " tfferve~cence and
everyb"dv'~ at the top Hence there's now
no bottom Nor are these Mexican and Chill
eanran girls like the abandoned Of our
American or English cities They don't get
drunk, won't pick your pocket, and
though morality sits lightly on them, still
they have "A certain respect for themselves
which keeps them out uf CUTTERS
We went in Rrrrrr was soon whirling
one OF thee,' tawuv h'.autl,~ about in IA waltz
| follow ed his example. The dance over, We
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

As he tpokc, he made a step backward
and fallen bowlderS about He missed his
footing. stumbled over behind a huge bowl
der, his right arm. with finger on the trigger.
involuntarily jerked upward, and the pistol
was discharged
stood in the same spot, how many minutes
know not expecting half hoping, to see Pratt
reappear All was silent Full of dread ap-
proached the spot where he had fallen
stood on the rock and looked over it There
lay l'ratt, the pistol dropped from his hand.
and the hlo"l ouAng from wound in the
right temple
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Won Bulow, the pianist, has an eXtraor-
dinary memory. No man living can ap-
proach him. probably, in the power of car
rying an orchestral or piano score in his
head. At u recent series Of piano recitals
in London he played the whole of Beetho-
ven's thirtythree sUnatas, five or six each
night; and he played them all from mem
DRY. And when he conducted, as maestro,
the four night performance OF Wagner's
famous "Niebelungeu Lied" standing be
fore the orchestra and directing the entire
delivery of that most voluminuus and in
tricate composition, he did it without n
scrap of print before him. - Chicago
Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

A photograph Of the interior of the
quarry of Chancelade, England, where Il
number of workmen were entomb bed three
months back by a landslip, has now been
successfully taken from a hole bored to a
depth Of more than 3OO feet through the
crown Of the hill The body of man can
be distinctly seen lying At a short distance
from the spot. The gallery in which the
men were employed appears intact. and
the unfortunate men must have perished
by hunger. London Letter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
CHAPTER XI.

I had now a dead man on my hands and
didn't know what to do with him Pratt
bore on me mentally with great a weight,
dead, as h., had while living. He would b. soon
missed and sought for by his partner
Hllyear would find his prospect holes This
would bring the search in the neighborhooi of
The claim. If told my story Of the manner
in which he met his death, ] should be hard
ly credited. Then it would lead indirectly
TO the discovery Of the Bank. In whatever
-.G looked | saw DerpieHitv.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Til recently. We in England have had but
a poor opinion OF American newspapers, but
now that our papers have sunk to their
level and ii their ,o.umns witt sensational
news and the re ,Ilts uf whOles ale interviews
it is TO be quest onei whether We are in
position to pride ourselves on our intellect
ual superiority. Americans are great readers
of newspapers, and there, more than here, do
tn " inform and guile TIE general public
London Literary World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The enthusiasm of the American public
in pursuing the study of pedigrees in spite
of all the fun pOked at the practice is
courageous and persistent to the last de-
gree. One of the old genealogical books
in the Baltimore library has been literally
worn out bv constant use EXCHANGE.
Athletic sports in England are now pass
ing through period Of depression.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The prevailing distress has led to a very
wholesale piece OF socialism at Manchester
where free breakfasts are now being sup
piled in all the board schools, not only to
all the ,hiliren wLose fees are RENTED, but
TO any others whom the teachers report a.
ne dy. 80 far, indeed, the expense has
been betrayed, not Of course out OF the
rates but by public charity. Letter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
boundary Lines of North Car olIna.

The boundary lines of the state seem to
be in an uncertain condition. We have a
controversy with the South CarUlinians
who, it seems, got the better of us origin
ally, and likewise with the Tennesseeans
who also protited by the desire of our
commissioners to turn their faces home
ward. In like manner the line between
us and Virginia is now again in dispute
1t is this last line that has given us most
trouble-Raleigh (N. c. News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

In Il trial in which Chief Justice Peters,
Peter, of Maine, was engaged as an
attorney. a horse doctor went on the wit
ness stand. He spoke in such low tone
that much complaint was made by the
court and lawyers of their inability to
hear him. Il trust your honor will excuse
the witness" said Peters, blandly; Il sup
pose he has acquired the habit OF speaking
50 softly by spending so much of his time
in sick chambers. The ArgOnaut
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
Example of the Force of Habit.

A country minister who. in addition 10
his clerical duties, followed the profession
of photographer, was called upon to per
form the marriage ceremony.
Now, then, young man." he said to the
groom, who was nervous and excited, as
all grooms ought to be, lust keep your
eye OH that crack in the wall, and try and
look pleasant "-Harper's Bazar.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

One little girl was heard TO say to a
playmate: When grow up I'm going to
be a school-teacher." Well, am going
To be mamma, and have six children
When they come to school to me I'm
going to whip 'em, whip EN-" You mean
thing, What have they ever done to
yOu2"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Mr.. G. A Farini, who has recently trav-
eled extensively in the kalahari desert,
north Of Cape Colony, in South Africa,
now reports that he found millions OF
acres OF nutritious grasses, and he believes
this so-calIed desert Will in time become
one OF the greatest catt4e-prOducing coun-
tries in the woTld.-Chicago Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
PecuiisrItie. of Anonymous. Writing.
louisville Post.I

Col - once made fairly good living
in this city b. acting rs man tging editor OF
The Evening PI.t editorial writer on The
Commercial, and regular contributor to The
Sunday Argus. 1t was favorits amuSe-
ment OF his t. advance SONS theory in the
columns Of The Post, ami ans wer the arti-
Gle sharply ami eau ,tically in The Gunner
cal next morning After keeping up a spicy
controversy with himself all the week, he
would sagely and cynically comment on the
strife in the next Sundays Argus, and
probably advise his estaemsi contsmpora-
ries todwelI together in greater harmony.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

''treated" our partners at the bar, as Gus
tomary, to harmless sofia, the only beverage
they took, made pretence Of drinking our
selves and left for the theatre
As We were entering the theatre Broener
said: You must 20 home alone tonight
shall not return till some time tomorrow
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

The marquis of Butte, believed by some to
be Disraalrs "LOthair," has just finished, at
a cost Of IS, OOOOOo, another palace, to be
known as Butte castle, and described as in
every way bea utiful
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Jumbo's heart, weighing fOrty-seven
pounds, has been sent TO Cornell uni
yerSity.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

We look INTO the present or future Tor
our encouragement when we should be
studying the past for il.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

No exclusive bOOk-wOrm ever can be
successful journalist. - Boston Trav-
eler.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02

Salt Lake TRIBUNE: When a man can
only just make living for himself and
those dependent on him he can not sustain .
perpetual fear at the same time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-02
CROSSING THE LEGS.
DISSERTATIONS CONCERNING AFOFw
OF PHYSICAL RELAXATION.

The Performance of "a Discounted Lover
When the Brain Is Actively Engaged
the Limbs Are Straightened Out-Read-
ing the Morning Paprr
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-14
RATHER TO BIS CREDIT.
- FessaaAsEeF f~eo. sf Cfestoo- isss. A.
cassd "a ssbsersfng ths LSs
Ion >trlStiy

WAsH>sloS MAJ ls TIE rrports of Tie
Co1a uIllee ou Postolhoes aud fosg ro4ds in
tbe Uase of K Davis. Creston IoWa. vice
T. G. Teed suspended = made publie The
committee nuds taal there - Aolhing in the
case calculated GO piaoe aiscFedlt Om AF
iced. TIE oalg cQmplAlhts agalnsE his
administrator are rather "a Ais credit thau
0lnerslse ln - nuch they are
based upon his strict observation Ol
tie las aud lle regulation of lhe depart
Hent Tie case is one Of SUSPENSION for
political reasons ~ohensiye parlissuship
IS aband4utly charged and ihe NOMINEE
seems 10 have understood That IL rested eu.
tirely 0a that basis and he eyidently recos
nized that a. the controlling element ln The
case The nomination was reported favor.
ably, Mr. leed having expressed 40 Wish TO
retain thc office, bat simply expressed
desire that his character a. al officer ami
man should be protected.
The report in the case OF " r Lewis a.
be- post f1aslef al Charleston. W Va vice
III StexaFf suspended, i also made public
The cOmmittee says that they show IL % be
"A .ipslaEse of .resaoyal Tor o1snsise Ia
tisansslfp' therc'belng nothing IN the palers
against stewart a. man or officer. Lewis
Is found - De a proper and competent
man" and Is reported fayorabiy.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-14
THE STORM S TRACK
Residences and Business
Places II Ruins.
lLlsGi NUMBER Or FATAL INJURIES
Ss.snty People injured az Attics
Damages 10 the Amount of : $50
600 at Peru, Indiana
. adj Work al Vii
kinson, Indiana.

WEsg PoiNr. Ind. May ia tornado
struck Altica al t.l0 last evening Ia nge
minutes t~0 HUNDRED houses sere destroyed
among which we're the Revere house and
lAe Chicago 4 Grand southern freight
house Many business houses are ln ruins
aud about seventy persons injured. Mrs
DAVIS Was fouad dead 10 the ruins Of her
house Aany telegraph lines are down in
the track Of the storm. The midnight
! aash0ai and was uitched. II j. srSsss
wreck. The mailing clerk Was slightly in
jared.
ArrIcA. Ind, May l3.-tAfEK Later re-
ports of last night storm show the follow
ing casualties. Dead Mrs j Davis. ser
iously injured, James Idle, Mrs. A. Nathan,
VIII Nanderwenter. Mrs. A j. MOOrhead
aud son aud Mrs Benton Gamble. slightly
injured two daughters OF John Bethel. Mrs
KIRBY and sou. Reed Braty, X. ;. ParlO aud
John EnsingeF.
NENIA, O., May I3.-rSeniy three dead
bodies have been recovered from the ruins
OF the once happy homes which are nov
naught bat a tangled mass OF tlmbers
and slime. Relief parties are hard AT
work, the doctors are all OyerwOrked
and nearly every uninjnred house
is a hospital. The condition of the town
is sickening GrOans OF the wounded nll
the air. and whole families have been
killed over a mile of the little Miami
railroad is completely gone aud no trains
can be run. The nearest approach IS Dres-
den junction
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-14
SAFE IN THEIR SEATS.
Combinations Made i'm the senate-Michi
gan Comes In for = small
Batch of Them.

WASHINGTON. May l3-Among otter
nominations confirmed by the Senate are
me following Consuls Richard stockton,
Of Men Jersey, at Rotterdam: ]. NJ. Strong,
9: f,s- York. at Belleville, Ont; J. l. Nc
Caskii, OF Mississippi, at Dublin; IL f.
Merritt, of Illinois, al Aix-la Chapelie;
Albert Looming of New York, at
Bremen, J. h. Hughes, of Ohio, at Bir-
mingham; +. ]. Hale. of North Carolina, az
Manchester; Joseph Fslkenbach, of Ohio at
Bremen; +. r. Dufais, of New York, at
Havre; VIM. Slade. of Ohio, at Brussels;
G. ". Savage, of New York, at Belfast; r.
W. Mofiatt. of New York, at Athens; J. III.
Putnam, Of Ohio, consul general at Homo
lulu.
Collectors OF Cusioms-A. F. Seeberger,
Chicago; Conrad krez. Milwaukee, John
Cadwalader, Philadelphia
Surveyors of Customs-James Burnes,
Kansas City; J. NJ. Camr bell, Philadelphia:
A ID Cole. Albany, y. Y.
Postmasters for Michigan-E Duffy, Ann
Arbor; ;. 5. Lacey, Marshall; w. w Van
AntweTp Jackson.
Telegram-herald., 1886-05-14
FIVE cE' rs

son Ull ~ofl nipe. oaF iuisresfs are ideal-
utal auA HN 80 aaNp tasciAcr iisssaA
fphils interrupted lhe sI.eakeI hy Ask ihg.
suphnss NipeA sou ca led an iheM a.
cauNofss NllE tleU aH iue situation thCy
galse Up 4nd aeeu the noer
ana Road sou shrf Nalsla r4n theif
a~u business li.d ank ene ao a. here
several Nniaes rAes Perkins A t.8 al
ilef ala knav nothing sbaui it sna sap.
lsase Ni3si hs s4 be- aaue san4e,ilne 1
never hUAfd al hei8fs ! ~oslla have aniN
hr worst lmIrecalaus itG euen nlcn y bc
woula lteai theif eaii,ias eFs uutstris ls 4
anN reason Aou slsanld erusb asll l,i eusiucsS
g.ssa fien for lhe aeI4uus ai one inui ei0oalf
ops man can hfeak Wp ihe business oi
sruei cats na8ut there heen al tgiau
meade 40 gomf'ti TIE mAnalsaiaT-
ere Ia aaaia system with
out consultation -siAh Iibhns
We appointed a COMMITTEES tp WAii oa
li.en before ID Weni luto soRae Then sou
srs different cias, of nsen here g.,aa anA.
where elise laok ths men Owe carefully
ns'ofs snu arr iea a~ay Sc flixi iheA ar
n'en ln whom Aou eAn piacs lnapiiosl oon-
naencc u the, are men yeu Wouiant
trust ln youf every dss basiness aon'g lli.
lo~ uleni 1T As ruls fstn vha egguits
labor sacrifice WeTe fof taelI employees isla
naeu = bo lead them around Il is the "a a
slauai uEti ~ every nan a. iuTn ais o~u
Opinions sur no suan shnula itliKe a. gre
sent them if9us ioliQeing tnea- esn dicia-
gtons