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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11
A Pointer for a Statesman.
School Journal

Demosthenes wes asked: "what is the
first requisite to success in o public speak
err" His answer was, not as is usually
given, action, but: "The power Of moving
Others" He was asked: "What is the
second requisite:" His answer was: s'The
power OF moving Others" Again he was
asked: "What is the third requisite." Still
his answer was: "The power of moving
others?" Action often repels others from
rs. Whether in a teacher or public speak.
er, the immortal answer OF the greatest OF
Greek orators will stand As the expression
Of great truth that the great secret OF
success II not action, bat the power Of
moving othsrA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11
The Youth Backed Out First.
IN. Y Sun.l

N. 7. sun.
A young lawyer of Ellaville, Ga. ban.
tered q young woman at social gather
ing to marry him. To his evident sur
prise she told him to get the license. He
wouldn't be bluffed, and got the license at
once, while others of the party sent for a
clergyman. He knew nothing of the joke,
and when the pair entered the parlor arm
in arm he thought it strange that the
spectators laughed. But he began sol
emnly, while the party wondered which
of the two would weaken first, and the
contracting parties each wished that the
other would ask the minister to stop.
When the first question was asked the
young man concluded that the affair had
gone far enough, and he broke ranks and
ned, much to the young woman's relief.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

"Sweet is revenge especially to women
said the gifted, but naughty, Lord Byron
Surely he was4n bad humor when he wrote
such words. But there are complaints that
only women suffer, that are carrying mum
bers of them down to early graves. There
is hope for those who suffer, no matter
how sorely. or severely, in DR.. R. v.
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" Safe
In it, action it is q blessing, especially Il
sconsen and to men, too, for when women
suffer, the household is askew.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11
Couldn't be Happy Without It.
fHarper's Maga.ino1

remember on one occasion speaking
compassionately Of the animal TO a mar
whose life had been devoted to fox.
hunting district. Although I had enjoy ed
my own ride, did feel that there wa,
some philanthropy to be exercised for ths
fox himself, but on expressing it s. re.
marked, looking at me with . most curl.
Gus expression: "Why, ma'am, they foxe:
they wouldn't know wot to do without tn,
cunt. Why, they likes it, they does. IT,.
all the fun they gets out Of hfe''-an arga.
ment that sounded irresistible.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

The young woman referred to a.
MISS Senkrah in recent article on
List in the Century is said to be Miss
darkness-Senkrah read backward
Of Boston. who has during thirteen
years IN Europe accomplished SO much
with the violin that she is called 1.-The
violin fairy" List took such an in
terest IN her that he accompanied her
ON the piano. which wa supposed to
BE- , tremendous honor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11
An Onanaixa Braath

is most distressing, not only to the person
with whom he comes in contact It is a
delicate matter to speak of, but it has
parted not only friends but lovers Bad
breath and catarrh are inseparable. DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

ANALrzED and found free from poison
Red Star Cough Cure. Health Boards en-
dorse it Twenty-Five cents bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

- Organic weakness or loss OF
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured Enclose
10 cents in stamps for book Of particulars
Worlds Dispensarv Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

THERE is a report around, Jinks, that
you have inherited landed estate.n SIT
II groundless, my dear fellow"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

WIEN the dentist takes his vacation he
naturally selects the mouth of a river
where there are plenty Of snags-Philadet-
phia Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A PITTsBURGBER has taken ont q patent
for a machine to crimp flour bags. That's
all right. Why shouldn't the -four bags
wear crimps SO long as the -four barrel a.
hoopsa- Ionkers Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

LIFE must indeed be bug bear to caus,
30 many people to commit suicide with in
sect-powder-N Y Star
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

In what profession is the greatest amount
of ill temper displayed! The medical; fol
the reason that doctors so often get Out
IT p0tieHtS.n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

For producing a vigorous growth of hair
upon bald heads, use Halls Hair Remover.
Every druggist will recommend Ayers
Ague Cure, for it is warranted to cure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

In 1850 "Broscn's bronchial Troehes'' were
introduced, and their success as q cure for
Colds. Coughs, Asthma aud Bronchitis has
been unparalleled, Price Is cts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

TIE clock makes no progress In its cease
less march. It simply marks tims.-Boston
Transcripk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

An unmarried grocer must of necessit,
be behind the times because be has to mat
to ketch up-Lifs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

AN economical gentleman tells us that
ten cents for a drink of whisky is too much
of a bar gain for him.-Loreu Citizen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

FRAZER AXLE GREASE is the best in the
worldvwill wear twice As long as any other.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

The man who marries his cousin may
not hope for bliss unalloyed in his marital
state. His happiness can only be relative.
Boston Transcript.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A HEALTH journal declares that marble
top tables are unhealthy. May be that i
what makes them SO white.-Ner Hdue.
Nens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

We received basket of grapes the other
Day from a subscriber, with the request ]:
PLEASE notice this on your inside" We
I've done so.-Near Haven Ne,rs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A CONDUCTOR can be polite to tho ladie
and at the same time knock down the fare
philadelphia Cal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11
Especially to Women.

IT il not surprising that people should
get stuck" on paste Observation-Disclosures
Tr0sHler
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

LITTLE LILLIE-'.Don't you think. doctor
that look just like my m3mmar' Mother
Hush, child don't be vain."-N Y Tas
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A TRIAL. balance-The baby's first run
Hartford Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

How INEXPENSIVE and yet how affective
is Genn's Sulphur Soap. Hilps Hair and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A HOTEL should never advertise that ~
stands without arrival" F6rmey and
Mr..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

TAx-coLLECroR-"Is Mr. Smith in to.
dayp Smith-"No, sir. He il out (exn
tAx-collsctorl st the slbows,s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Soc
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A SMALL country Seattle milkstool..
Esc Aqe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

A CHARITABLE eonstruction-Ths poor
house.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

EVERY person IS Interested In their Own
Affairs, and IL this meets the eye OF anyone
Who IL suffering from the effects Of TORPID
liver, We will admit that he y tneefeseo u
eetting well. Get bottle Of Prickly Ash
BitterS use it as directed, and you viii IL
ways Be glad you read this item.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

WHERE does Q buckboardi-Boston Hsy-
cd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

UMBRKLLAs have . widespread popular
ity.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-12-11

irrigation other that which the ground
receives during the fall and spring rains.
Vegetables of all kinds and many varie-
ties OF fruits, including grapes, are pro-
duced in the same manner"
Among the funny feminine FASH
ions of the season is that of the little
bonnet which one so often sees
strangely contrasted against an enor-
nous editice of hat" says the Boston
Beacon. This peculiar creation, with
Its two concave segments descending
over the posterior Iobes of the brain,
and its apex rising pointedly upward,
may be ravishingly delightful to the
female mind and may. from certain
points of view. seem not unbecoming:
but to the ordinary masculine eve It
looks as it the wearer's head were
firmly held in the clutch Of a vast and
vehement, even though wildly ornate,
clam-shell."
The use of the Suez Canal in
moving the tea crop from China to
America is rapidly being abandoned
for the swifter means afforded by our
trans-continental railways. In 1884 the
bulk of the shipments were via the
Suez Canal. In 1885 the shipments BY
that route to America were but 1854
1877 pounds, while San francisco re-
ceived IL. 1876, 1877 pounds. This year
the imports by way of San Francisco
have reached 20, 525, 2S0 pounds, while
those via the Suez Canal have fallen off
to 1892. 04s pounds. From Yokohama
to New York by the canal takes sixty
days. by San Francisco forty mine days.
Insurance and freight charges are
diminished. and the tea, being fresher,
is said to be better when brought by
the latteS route,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
Proclamation,
BY WIN. TINBERLAKE.
Returning Officer for Bossier Parish.

In pursuance and in obedience to ProcIama-
L ton by his Excellency, S d McEnerv.
Governor of the State of louisiana ordering
and requiring the proper officers of this State
to hold an election on Tuesday, the Cd day of
November, D 1886 for the purpose of electing
one Representative for each Congressional
District of the State of Louisiana in the Con.
gress OF the United States, for the Fiftietl
Congress, to serve for the term of two wears
from the 4th day of March, 1887;
Now, therefore, 1, William Undertake, Re
turning Officer for Bossier Parish, louisiana.
do hereby order that an election be held in the
Parish of Bossier, on Tuesday, the I'd day OF
November, A d 1886 lit being the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday in said month";
from clock in the forenoon until 6 clock in
the afternoon, to elect one Representative for
the 4th Congressional District of this State
aud hereby appoint the following Commits
sioners to hold said election, viz:
Ward One-Knox Point w Atkins, T b
Moss and w H Hodges
Ward 2-Benton-T Martin, G B Terry
and I w w Stinson.
Ward 3-Collinsburg-Ja r Cavett, j II
Nattin and j Keith.
Ward Four-Red Land--W b Bogps, T Y
Barnett and John G Allen.
Ward 1Rocky Mount-W J Hughes, C
Broom and w E Hall.
Ward 6, Precinct l-Bellevue-B A Kelly
E M Carstarphen aud w Lilly.
Ward 6, Precinct 2-Fillmore-J w Rains,
E M Plat and Herring.
Said Commissioners, aided and assisted by
the Clerks of Election Ito be appointed by the
Police Jury of Bossier Parish) will repair to
the respective places named and hold said
election in accordance with law, and make due
return to me at Bellevue, La.
Witness my hand, officially, at Bellevue,
La, this the 9Th day of September 1885,
WILLIAM TIMBERLAKE,
Returning Officer for Bossier Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

u An interesting paper by John
Dimitry, entitled "a Kings Gift,
is one of the prominent features of
the beautiful October Magazine of
american History. 1t is the pleas
ant story of events in Louisiana
about the time of the gift of the
Louisiana province to Spain, by
Louis XIV, of France, who it seems
was heartily tired of his American
domain. The articles are all timely
and interesting, viz: "President
Lincoln and Colonization" "The
Territorial Growth of the United
States" Gan Earthquake in Ken
lucky" in 1926; GA Relic of One of
the Regicide Judges" "Andrew At.
kinso Humphreys" "From Cedar
Mountain to Chantilly,"" Confedera.
cy Within a Confederacy," etc.
This magazine is grandly sustained
and elicits the warmest commenda-
tions in every quarter. Published
at 80 Lafayette Place, New York
City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
North Louisiana Fair.

The North Louisiana Agricultural
and Mechanical Fair Association,
organized June, 1883, will give their
first fair at Shreveport on Wednes-
day, Thursday, Friday and Satur.
day, November 10th, 18th, 10Th and
18th, 1886. The premium list en-
braces every article of household
and mechanical manufacture, as well
as agricultural products and nipple.
ments, live stock, etc. Trotting and
running races each day for liberal
purses, together with many other
attractive amusements. The Fair
Grounds are easy of access by all
railroad and street car lines. For
premium list and programme, adj
dress, FAIR ASSOCIATION,
Box 80, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

OCTOBER II. 1895

OCTOBER IL, 1886.
Edssor Bossier Banner: On last
Friday the good people of Bossier
began to como in from all quarters.
ana even many Of our good friends
from Arkansas, and long before IL
o'clock our little town was an enioy-
able place. Old friends that proba.
bly, had not seen each other for
years, here met and heartily shook
hands.
At 10 o'clock Company B, of the
18th Louisiana Regiment met and
adjourned to 3PM.
The time now being at hand for
the political meeting, the people re.
paired to the large Seminary, and
Mr.. Robert 81. Curry, Of the Parish
Executive Committee from this ward
called the meeting to order. Mr..
W. B. Boggs then very appropriate.
" introduced Hon. II. G. Blanchard.
Democratic nominee for Congress
from this District, who, with the ex.
ception Of the cheering, held large
audience Of ladies and gentlemen
almost spell bound for nearly three
hours with an eloquent and instruc.
tive speech. To say the lest of it,
it was an honor to both the speaker
and his hearers.
After the speaking was over, the
large crowd were invited to partake
OF an excellent dinner prepared by
the good ladies Of Red Land aud
neighborbood.
The meeting then adjourned sine
die, when Company B met and re.
sumed work.
There was no appearance of the
essence Of corn, rye or anything of
the kind, to which we attribute
much Of the pleasures of the day.
Mr.. J. L. Powell, an honest and
industrious farmer of the Horse
river neighborhood, died on the 9th
inst. The cause ofhis death is sup.
posed to be from pulling a tooth
Mr.. Powell will be very much miss
ed in his neighborhood.
We are having more rain than we
think we need on cotton.
The health Of this neighborhood
is splendid. T.Z.B.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
Election Notice.
From Police Jury Proceedings.

BELLEVUE, La, Der. II, 1886.
w OF Ward Three have signed petition
to the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier and
State of Louisiana, praying that an election
be ordered tor the purpose of giving the legal
voters OF said ward an opportunity to vote Tor
or against the sale of Intoxicating liquors
within the limits of said ward, the following
commissioners and clerk are hereby appointed
to hold said election, to-wit: j. r. Cavett, j.
z. Keith and w. III. McClenaghan, commission
ers, and L NJ Winston as clerk
Section Be it enacted by the Police Jury,
in and for the Parish of Bossier and State Of
Louisiana, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 2778 of tine Revised Statutes
of 1870, of the State of Louisiana, an election
be held on Wednesday, 18th day of November,
1886. at COllinsburg, in said ward, in accor
dance with the general election laws of the
State of Louisiana, the ballots to be deposited
in a box to be furnished by the Sheriff of Bos
sler Parish for the parpose of giving the legal
voters of said ward of said parish an opportu-
nifty to vote for or against the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors in said ward and those voting for
the sale of Intoxicating liquors shall have
written or printed on their ballots, "For the
sale of liquors" and voters voting against the
sale of liquors, in said ward, shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots, Against the
sale of liquors"
Section 2. Be it further enacted, etc., That
the commissioners who have been appointed
to hold the said election, after being duly
sworn, shall hold the election according to
law, aud after the polls of said election are
closed, proceed to count the ballots as cast,
make, sign and seal the tally sheets, and re-
turn them together with the box containing
the ballots to the President of the Police Jury,
at the Court house, in Bellevue, Louisiana, on
the 10th day of January, 1887.
Section 3. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the President of the Police Jury shall open
the returns of said election in the presence of
the body, in session, and promulgate the result.
If a majority of the votes cast in said election
be against the sale of liquors in said ward, the
Sheriff and exoficio Tax Collector of Bossier
Parish, Louisiana, shall be forbidden to grant
any license from and after the first day of Jan
nary, 1887, tor the sale of Intoxicating liquors
in said ward and any person selling liquors
without a license for the same, shall be liable
to the penalty of the law.
E. S. DORTCH,
President of Police Jury
j. IL. KEYsER, Clerk of Police Jury.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

Shreveport Times: "Mr. L. q.
Crawford brought in yesterday a
specimen Of coal found IL or Is
feet from the surface of the ground
near Dickson's x Roads. The coal
is somewhat similar to that found in
many places in this vicinity. 1t is
the opinion of several gentlemen
residing in Bossier parish that a
good quality of burning coal lies
below the surface in the ground in
the neighborhcod of Dickson's x
roads,"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

" The October number of the
Southern BivOuac is out with its usual
variety of interesting and entertain.
ing reading. As . war Issue the O.
tober Biv0uac is the best issue Of
the magazine. But, aside from the
war papers, the magazine has much
to interest the general reader. Few
contributions appear anywhere that
will excel those that are printed in
the Biv0uac. Published at Louis
villa KY, at 81 per annum.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
- Hon. n. c.. Blanchard. Dem

Y Hon. N. G. Blanchard, Dem
ocratic nominee for Congress from
this District, addressed good sized
audiences at Red Land on last Fri.
day and at Rocky Mount on Satur.
day. The political questions Of the
day we're handled in q very able and
satisfactory manner, and the speak.
Ct made very favorable impression
upon those present.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

Tax Collectors Office, Bossier'Pa Parish, La, }
September 9, 1886.
TNshe State, Parish and Poll Taxes for the
l. year 1886, in the Parish of Bossier and
State OF Louisiana, as set forth In the Assess
ment Rolls on file in the offices of the Clerk
and ex-officio Recorder of Mortgages, and the
Tax Collector in and for said parish and State,
became due September ], 1886. and will become
delinquent on movable property October LIST,
and on immovable property December 3Ist,
and incur penalty of per cent per month
from said dates until collections can be en-
forced according to law
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff and
ex-offieio Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
Notice to TtyE PNyess.

rTNax Payers are hereby notified that will be
L. at the herein named places at the times
mentioned. for the purpose of collecting their
State and Parish Taxes, viz:
Haughton, October 25th and Goth.
Deer wood, October 9th.
Atkins Landing, October 28th and Goth.
Dortoh & Pickett's, October 80
D. E. Nicholson's November 1st.
Bossier City, November End and 3rd.
Shady Grove, November 4th.
Willow Chute, November 5th,
Benton, November 9Th.
Pickett, November 8.
Dixie, November 9th.
Collinsburg; November 10th and 18th.
Red Land, November 18th and 18th
Rocky Mount, November 18th and 10th
Midway November 18th.
Fosters Store, November 18th and Goth
Meet me promptly and save time and money
R. E. WYCHE, Sheriff
and Tax Collector, BossierlP Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
StFNy Sale.

E1strayed before P. r. Gimer, j. P, Ward 8,
h Bossier parish, by C. s. O'Daniel, on the
5th day of October, 1886, and will be sold at
Collinsburg, La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Wednesday, the 18th day of November,
1886, one gray or white mule, with small red
spot on shoulder and jaw; appears to have had
fistula on right side of neck, about I2 hands
high, dimly branded on left shoulder IS c.
about ten years old. When taken up had on a
COW bell
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. j. BARNES, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14
Election 5as Ward Three.
For or Against the Sale Of Intoxicating

Liquors.
Dy virtue of an act of the Police Jury, an
ID election VIII be held ON Wednesday, the
18th day of November, 1886, at Collinsburg, in
ward 8, for the purpose of ascertaining whether
it is the will OF the people of ward 8, that in
t0xicating liquors shall be sold in said ward
that voters favoring the sale of Intoxicating
liquors shall have written or printed on their
ballots, For the sale of liquor" and those
opposed, shall have written or printed on their
ballots, Against the sale of liquor"
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff
Bossier parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-14

RED LAND, Der. 8, 1886.
In accordance with the resolution
passed at the last meeting, a number
of the survivors of Company B, of
the 18th Louisiana Regiment met
and was called TO order by Mr.. j.
N. Bryan, chairman.
The following members of the
company were present, to wit: Col.
John W. Rabb, J. N. Bryan, Frank
N. Farnets, J. Marion Doyle, j. w.
Barnett, Timothy Oakley, VIM. P.
Mason, j. M. Russell, M. b. Brock,
George B. Denman, Alfrad j. Spur
lin, P. G. Broom, Samuel j. Boggs
and Thomas NJ. Love.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
The Hon. N. @. Blanchard being
present, was called upon and made
. very approprite and highly appre-
ciated talk.
It was then resolved that the next
meeting be held at Red Land, Bos.
sier parish, on the first Saturday,
the 9th day Of November 6, 1886,
at Q O'Clock p. NJ, and that all the
survivors of the company not heard
from be requested and earnestly So
licited to be present at said meet
ing or send their postoffice address
to Timothy Oakley, secretary, limo.
othea postofice, Webster parish.
On motion the secretary was in.
structed to furnish a copy of the
proceedings Of the meeting to the
meeting to the Shreveport Daily
and Week. Times and the Bossier
Banner, with request to publish.
When, on motion, the meeting
adjourned to meet at Red Land, on
November 6, 1886.
]. n. BRYAN, Chairman.
TIMOTHY OAKLEY, Secretary.