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City and County.
The Forest Fires.

ON Wednesday of last week forest fire was
started in the vicinity Of the Bucksport road, a
short distance beyond Grants corner. On FRI
day, driven before the wind which was blow
ing fresh from the southwest, II assumed
alarming proportions. The burnt district is a
tract of land about two miles long and three
fourths Of mile wide, having an area Of about
one thousand acres, some OF which was covered
with valuable growth, but mostly by small
growth of comparatively little value. The con-
flagration shows It's worst work on the Branch
Pond road. Quite early in the day, it hecom-
ing evident TO Mr.. DOYLE who resides on this
road, short distance beyond the corner thai
his buildings would be in great danger from
the rapidly approaching flames. he commenced
moving his household and other property, but
before the work had been " holly accomplished,
the fire was within very few feet of his build
ings-its track leading directly out TO the rear
thereof. His buildings at one time took fire,
but II was soon extinguished and they were
saved. though it seems, almost a miracle that
they were People had been driven off the
place bv the almost sutfocating and binding
smoke. leaving the buildings TO their fate: but
IL
Davis and other led a forlorn hope through
the smoke and flames which were burning on
each side Of the road, arriving on the premises
just in season TO put out the fire which was
then kindling on the shed and thus saved the
buildings from destruction. Luckily about
this time the wind hauled more TO the south
and the worst was over The fire burnt over
quite large tract Of valuable woodland and
destroyed considerable fence belonging TO Mr.
{. u. Treworgy, damaging him. a- he estimates,
10 the amount of 800 or $500. The fire
crossed Branch Pond stream and went some
little distance beyond. The timely rain of Sat
urisy deadened down the flames. and it Is
hoped at this writing. Monday morning. that
all danger il over. Considerable excitement
prevailed in this city and mn engine was sent
up that 1t might be in readiness, il needed
Other forest fires have prevailed in various
directions, doing more or less damage. Sew
eral men were sent up river last week 10 fight
fire on some Of the timber townships.
The buildings OF John r. Mitchell. who re-
sides on the Buckspori road, came very near
being burnt on Friday and were saved
from utter destruction only by the timely sid Of
his neighbour and fellow citizens. lie desires
Us TO express through the AMERICAN his
warmesi thanks for the great aid they rem
dered him.
The question j. frequently asked How did
the fires orginaic:' w learn on good au-
thoritiy that one OF them Was started from
the burning Of hornet'- nest. We Judge that
those who applied the match IN th- instance
found TO their sorrow that they stirred up =
very much bigger hornet, nest than they in
tended
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niIbridse.
F. A. Googins, who left here with his
family, July 9Th, arrived safely in Dakota
and is established as cashier Of . private
bank in Roscoe, Aberdeen Co, Dakota.
The Union church here is undergoing ex-
tensive repairs and there will be no services
held there for some weeks yet. Rev. J. A.
Hainer is taking his vacation at this time,
and is camping at Mopang Lake in company
with three Of his brothers, also ministers, and
| their families.
son and farmers secured what grew in good
condition. Crop very light, about two
thirds compared with last year.
Very quiet around town, many being away
at this time, some on the plains, some at
Petit Manan Point, and others in different
directions.
Mrs. Alex c. Ray has been confined to
her room by sickness for some months, and
it is feared she may not recover her health
very soon. Her daughter. Mrs. NJ. G. Beal
| of Boston, is with her at this time.
Capt. l.. F. Brown and wife, who had
been away to sea for sometime, came home
last week. The captain informs me he will
stop at home probably two months. Our
sea captains get plenty Of chance now to stop
at home, some of them longer than they
| wish.
The ground has been broken for the
foundation of number Of new houses which
are to be built this fall, mention Of which
will be made in their progress Of erection.
Joseph W. Strout, Jr. pastor of Congre-
gational church. Thomaston, is visiting his
mother and friends here.
Fish for sardines have been quite plenty,
| which have made very steady work in the
factory here this season and good seasons
work is reported.
Capt. Hopkins Of the Atlantic Hotel is
building quite long wing 10 the western
end of his hotel. This understand is for
MS H"i talHlt USE, AZ ne" IaHuioiu -
| soon to occupy the hotel. Mrs II. and fam
lis are worn down from the cares the hotel
has given for so long a time, and need rest
for while.
a large gathering yesterday at the Me,ho-
dist church, as ii Was the only meeting in
town for afternoon and evening.
No; much sickness in town.
Aug. l6
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Mr.. EdtOT:-As there is difference of
opinion with many rs TO whether ale and beer
or wine measure il the standard for milk. will
You please print section 40, chapter IS. of
revised statutes: "All measures. cans or other
vessels used in the sale of milk shall annually
be sealed by the sealer of weights and meas
ures by ale and beer measure, and shall be
marked by the seaer with figure. indicating
the quantity which they hold. and whoever
fraudulently sells by any other measure, can
or vessel shall forfeit twenty dollars for each
offence
am very often asked what the difference is
between the two measures With YOUR in
diligence, sir. will inform your readers: An
ale and beer quart contains seventy and one
half cubic inches. while the wine quart con-
tains but fifty seven and three-fourth, cubic
inches. making a difference Of twelve and
three-fourths cubic inches in the two meas
ures. Now. il the dealer sells BY wine meas
ure, family using one quart per day for one
year, pay for sixty six quarts more than they
receive. Now, sir, the dealers In milk must
and shall have their measures and cans sealed.
Those who neglect 10 do 80, / shall 20 after
the public demand ii.
Yours truly,
SAMUEL ROYAL, JR.
City Sedler.
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Why the Royal" is the Best.

The improved method by which It has
been made possible 10 produce pure cream
IF tartar, has an important bearing upon the
manufacture OF baking powder. BY the
process here ofore generally employed it ha,
been found impossible TO remove all impuri-
ties, more particularly the tartrate Of lime,
which remained to such an extent as to
greatly impair the quality Of the cream Of
tartar, and TO interfere seriously with the
strength and wholesomeness Of the baking
powders into which II entered.
In the new process, which is owned BY
the Royal Baking Powder Company of New
York, and exclusively employed in its ex-
tensiye tartar works, the imported crude
grape acid is so treated as to remove all
vestige Of tartrate Of lime or other impuri-
ties. giving product before unknown-a
chemically pure cream Of tartar.
By the employment Of these superior ia
cilities, the ROYAL Baking Powder Company
has made the Royal Baking Powder, as the
chemists all certify Of the highest possible
degree Of strength, absolutely pure" and
wholesome, and with an always uniform
leayening power. Ii is for these reasons
that the Royal never fails to produce
bread, biscuit, cakes, etc, hat are light,
sweet, digestible, and wholesome the eat
ing Of which is never followed by indiges-
ton, or any Of those physical discomforts
attendant upon the partaking Of improperly
prepared food. In rendering possible the
production of baking powder possessed Of
these qualifications, the improved method
of refining cream Of tartar becomes at once
a matter Of material importance to the cult
nary world.
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BIsehilI.
At this writing. Monday evening, it
seems that the drouth has broken. much to
the joy Of all our farmers.
Very many wells are dry, and many peo-
pie are obliged to have their water hauled.
especially to wash with
Mr.. Augustus Stevens has been confined
to his bed for a week, with disease Of the
heart, it is said. He is more can,fortabIs
to-day.
Penobscot comrade says that our Surg.
Goodwin "is choked with herring, We
don't believe it, though one can have too
much OF good thing.
Summer visitors are very numerous, and
seem to find plenty to see and do.
MIR. Chas. c. Clough has a Howell pear
tree that has budded and blossomed at three
different times this year, and has fruit grow
ing from each blossoming
The fall term of the academy begins Mon
day, Sept. 6. with Prof c. c. Lee as princi
pal. We shall all be glad TO Sc. him here
again, and hope that the school will be full
One of the curiosities of the postal SER
vice is tina, of papers published on Thursday.
one from Chicago reaches here Saturday
while one from Toledo. Ohio. does no, ar
rive till Monday.
Eggs are l6 cts per. dozan.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas preached in the Congre-
ga,ional church. Sunday forenoon, Rev. NJ.
NJ. Gowan in the evening.
Geo. W. Clay has cargo Of stone nearly
ready for the Bucksport Library building
Aug. l6. Ron
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Don't Hawk, Spit, Cough,

suffer dizziness, Indigestion, Inflammation OF
the eyes, headache, lassitudc, Inability 10 per
form mental work and indi-pn>ition 10 bodily
labor, and annoy and disgust YOUR friends ana
acquaintance with your nasal twanE and Of
fen-iVc breath and constant Efforts 10 clean
your nose and throat. when br, Sage ''ta-
tarrh Remedy" will promptly relieve YOU OF
discomfort and suffering, and YOUR friends OF
the disgusting and needless ntliction> OF your
loahsOmc disease:
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LEGAL NOTICES.
BentOn's Hair Grower.

All who are BALD, who are becoming
BALD, all who do not want to be BALD, all
who are troubled with DANDRUFF, or
ITCHING of the scalp, should use Benton's
Hair Grower. 1t never fails to stop the hair
from falling. Through sickness and fevers
the hair sometimes falls off in short time, and
although the person may have remained bald
for years, if you use Benton's Hair Grower ac-
cordng to directions you are sure Of a growth
Of hair. In hundreds Of cases we have pro-
duced a good growth of Hair on those who
have been bald and glazed for years, We have
fully substantiated the following facts:
We grow Hair in so cases out Of 100, no mat
ter how long bald.
Uni lie other preparations, it contains no sugar
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\ famou, divine once said. - good cigar il
something 10 thank sod for" We have
produced thu acme Of perfection in the :. 5.
sleeper 4 Cos brand Of N 4 :" Long,
straight, Havana filler. with sumaira wrap
per gives these cigars al the essential qualities
Of an imported one and makes it incomparably
hyperion 10 any other loc. cigar in the market.
The N. 4 :" is sold by nearly every dealer,
and single trial viii convince any smoker Of
the vas, superiority OF th, brand. :, :. Sleeper
& Co., Props, Boston. Mas. Try the
IN. ana =
lvr.sa'tf1ufN
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II would not live AWAY" No; not II dis
ease j. to make my life daily burden. But II
need not, good friend, and will not il YOU viii
be wise in time. How many OF our loved
ones are Wondering in the dust who might
have been spared for wears. The slight cough
WAS uuhecdtd, the many symptoms Of disease
that lurked within were sighted and death
came. Or. Pierce, Golden Medical DiScoY-
cry cannot recall the dead though it has
snatched numbers from the verge Of the grave
and will cure consumption in il earlier Stages
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II was found impossible la arrange for re-
union Of the sth, 9Th and 18th Association 1T
Ellsworth in June, A. voted At Portland lat
year; but IN order 10 carry out the will Of the
Association a. far possible. | have after con-
suiistion with such comrades n. could reach
called the re-union at Ellsworth for Tuesday.
August 81, lSN6.
need no. ur-e YOU 10 be present. for
know you will be with Us. II possible but
time Is passing away. and each year there are
fewer 10 gather with u. 80 | can with reason
urge you TO close up the files and prepare for
that inevitable time. soon to come. when only
few grey beaded Old BOYS will remain to
answer TO the roll calf here. We are wear
by year mastering stronger on the other side
At each recurring reunion We mi, many a
face and form We knew and loved. but NAV we
not hope that in that other and better world
they think OF us and at our gathering are in
spirit with Us.
Reduced rates will be secured on railroad
and steamboat lines.
II. Il. HOPKINS. BENZ. J. HILL
sec'y and Treas. Pres Assoc.
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A HealthfuI and Attractive
Summer Resort.

Ten minute, from the terminu, Of the
Mount Desert Branch Of the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad, forty minutes from Bar Har-
Dor.
The house Is now open for the entertain
ment of guests under the management of the
Frenchman's Bay and Mount Desert Land
and Water Company, and will close for the
season November list, 1856.
Terms from 500 to $1,000 per week. So
per day Rooms may be secured by address,
ing CHARLES P. SIMPSON. Clerk, sullivan,
Me-, or Frenchman's Bay and Mount Desert
Land and Water Company, l. MIX street,
Boston, Mass Send for circular. 1mo3o
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DIR. o. Fitzgerald. the most wonderful
man OF the present age, performs the most mi
raeulous cures. No case will he undertake I'M
less he can make sure cure. His mysterious
insight into the human system astonishes every
one, and mystities the wisest and grayest heads.
He himself cannot account for these wonder
full cures. His whole life from DO hood has
been an enigma. Many have tried to initiate
him, but they have failed it's of no use-he
has no equal. he cannot be initiated, he stands
at the head of all naturalists, he is an original
man, and deties the world TO compete with his
diagnosis. He treats all diseases, such as
Bright's Disease, Paralysis, Depression, Ner-
vous Diseases, Dyspepsia, Diseases Of the Liver
and Kidneys ,Scrofula, Biliousness and Jaundice,
Heart Disease. Exhausted Vitality, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia. Debility, Dropsy,
Hypoeondra Cancers and all Humors of the
Blood, Catarrh, Colds and Coughs, Diseases Of
the Eye, Ear, Throat and Lungs, Deafness,
Bronchitis. Asthma, Canker, Hoarseness, Loss
Of Voice, Dryness of the Throat, Group, Hay
Fever and Pneumonia. IL you are suffering
from any disease that has baflled your ply
stefan, call ON DIR. Fitzgerald, who will, in a
moment, without asking question or troubling
you with unnecessary details, locate your dis
ease in a most marvellous way. Remember he
will undertake no case unless he can make a
sure cure. Don't fail 10 see him. Examin-
atoms free.
Robinson House ,Bucksport, Monday. August
%; American House Ellsworth, Tuesday Aug,
"a; West End Hotel, Bar Harbor, Wednesday
and Thursday Aug IS 4 %; Cherryfield House
Cherryfield. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 81 and
o.
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Saili.aR.

\ very enjoyable occasion was the gath
ering Of the Sabbath school at Long Pond"
for picnic on Wednesday last. The day
was bright and warm, the row across the
lake charming, and the gathering Of water
lilies abundant. A company Of sixty sat
down 10 a bountiful dinner on the shore Of
the lake. after which the crowd engaged in
conversation, singing. &c. &c.
On Friday Of the past week large party
numbering ixly-,hree. visited The Sands"
at Prospect Harbor. conveyed thither BY
buckb boards, beach wagons aid single teams
Aliens house. afforded ample space and
shade for the bountful collation. at noon
After this. the party resoIted to the beach
where a foo,-race was engaged in br nearly
all present, and which afforded much fun,
The more por,y members Of the party COM
ing IN close proximity With the sand on the
beach before reaching the stake Much Of
the comfor, OF the party was due 10 Mrs
Rhoda Alien, whose characteristic hos pitah-
" on this, and previous occasions, added
much to the enjoy men, Of the company The
party returned through Birch and Winter
HArbor. in the latter art Of that perfect
day. greatly enjoying The fine views - bay
islands ana N ountain. on the way
ROVER
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Our good correspondent D'nett writes US
a long letter in reply to the little squib Of -.
c. W." of last week. We think 81. c. W.
meant no offence whatever, and certainly we
meant none in publishing what he wrote.
D'nett's letter is too long for publication in
our columns crowded as they are at this time.
She positively denies "overhaulingr j. c. W.
and explains an innocent remark which she
did make out of which the report doubtless
satisfactory to all.
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Dedham.
+. P. Gilmore, ESQ.,, attended the re-un.
ion Of the 10th Maine Regiment Associa-
ton at Skowhegan on the 18th inst.
The bridge at Egery's mill is being re-
built.
F. A. Frye is selling pumps for Winter &
Mason Of Orland.
new station is being built at phillips"
the Governor has appointed Manly Gil.
more, Of East Holden, q Justice Of the
Peace.
A school house is being erected in Dist.
No. l. This is the first one they have ever
had and We congratulate them on the event.
A. b. Hartman has been on a fishing
trip "down the bay" we believe.
Mr.. BENZ. Gale and family of Lowell,
Mass. are visiting friends in this vicinity.
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Trial Of Engines.

Il viii be remembered that on july I. 1855.
the two engines had trial for the beautiful
new prize banner and that It was wont by Diriso
No, B, the understanding being that the cn-
CINE making the bet two ont OF three play,
should hold the banner. The second, and a. il
proved, decisive contest FOR the final posses
sion Of the same took place last saturday. The
day which was rainy in the forenoon. cleared
abou, three O'Clock 2. NJ. and the rial CON-
panie> were in their places on Water street on
trial. Union Ne. played first. 100 r. > in.
followed by Dirieo 2l2 #. in. The referee.
wercF h. Aiken, W. II. Davis. \. W. Grrriy
and Capt. Higgins. A. far a. can br learned
everything WAS fairly conducted and all seem
satisfied that the victory WIS briggs. fair and
square.
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Steamers Elects" and ''Phillips Eaton
are now making regular trips between the
Waukeag House, Sullivan, and Mt. Desert
Ferry, connecting with all trains arriving at
ana departing from Mt. Desert Ferry, and
with steamer Sappho for Bar Harbor.
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Why don't YOU Try Carter, Little Liver
Pills: They are positive cure for sick hct,d-
ache, and all the Ills produced by disor,rrci
Liver. Only one pill dose. For sale By :,
D. Wiggin.
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-Cnrtcr'~ Littl, Liver Pills are free from all
crude ana irritating matter. Concentrated
medicine only; Very small; yrry easy ~ take;
no pain no gripping no purgiu-. For sale bv
: ID " iryin
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OF lead, or vegetable or mineral pojson>.
1t il specific for falling hair. dandrutf and
itching ot the scalp.
The Hair Grower /, hair food, and IT, com
position l. almost exactly like the oil which
.nnnllcs tho hAir with IN, NlfalitN.
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Look n Him :

\ year ago he was not expected 10 live. Liy-
er complaint almost Killed him. He got great
relief from three bottles OF sulphur Bitter-
>Hg.
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Marine List.

Ellsworth Port.
ARRIVED.
Wednesday, Aug IL
Sch Caressa. Harvey, y. f. Harbor.
Sch Senator, Sinclair, Boston
Sch Express, Lampson, Rockland.
Sch Altavela, Young New York.
Sch Mary Webb. Webb, Deer Isle
Sch Delaware, Saddler, Boston.
SAILED
Thursday, Aug II.
Sch Scioto, Saddler, Bar Harbor
Sch William Pickering, Hammond, Rondout.
ARRIVED
Thursday, Aug. Il
Sch ID 5 Lawrence, Patterson, Boston
Sch Ferguson, Rider, Portland
Sch Elizabeth, Bar Harbor
SAILED
Friday, Aug 10
Sch Forester, Mosely, Rockland
SAILED
Sch Catharine, Hutchns, Rondout
Sch Samuel Lewis, Wood, Boston
Sch Minneola, Smith, Salem
Sch Mary Webb, webb, Deer Island
ARRIVED
Sch Alandale, Remick, Portland
Sch Georgietta, Alley, Portsmouth
ARRIVED
Sunday, Ang Is
Sch Copy. Treworgy, Boston
Sch sea Flower, Sargent, Bar Harbor
Sch Panama, Trundy, Boston
Sch Woodcock, Hammett, Bar Harbor
SAILED
Tuesday, Aug II
Sch G B Furgerson, Ryder, New York
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The following from the report OF the
Ellsworth High >hcool. FOR the term ending
June %. lss6 shows the name. rank and de-
pertinent Of class leaders. viz Senior class
Cha.. +. Alexander. g>l-l"o: second cla>,
Alice :. Moore, 99l 90 third class. Harry
q Emery Cess; fourth class. Eva +. Al
ken. f'S>-1oo. Clio NJ. Chilcott. $500 The
following i the Roll Of Honor:
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Young. old, and middle aged, all expert
ance the wonderful beneficial effects OF Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Young children, suffering from
sore eyes, sore ears, scaltl-head. or with any
scrofulous or syphilitic faint, may be made
healthy and strong by it, Use.
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AT the rife match Monday, between the
Legal and Medical Rife Teams Of Ellsworth.
the Legsls were beaten by 65 inches. The fol.
lowing are the scores:
LEGAL TEAM.
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SAIL /,
=
Wednesday. Aug Il

Wednesday, Aug II
>th Arborecr, lark Boston
sch tarv-,a, Harvey. Boston
~sh Lodu-klH, Alcy, EouIout
~ch hllvudac Rcmjck Portland
sch u : Lavrruc', Patterson, Plymouth
~'h Gcorsictta, Alley, Bangor
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sosth Hancock.
The entertainment given by the young
people last Friday evening was decided
success. The hall IVES crowded with an az
precia,ive audience, and their almost cor
tinuous applause attested their enjoymer
of the exercises. Much praise is due Miss
Cora Watson for her untring efforts and
skillful training of the children Cor their re-
spective parts. The receipts were over
$1,000 at the door and over $500 from
the refreshments.
The many friends of Rev n. ID. Curtis,
of Fairfield, are pleased to welcome him and
wife to old associations and scenes May
the inyigorating sea air for which he has
come prove helpful to his oyer-taxed sys-
tenn.
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Ladies using our Three
Legged Brand of Yarns are
invited to favor us, with their
opinions regarding the goods.
They have been pronounced
the Acme of Perfection. Sold
by all dealers. Lewis, Brown
& Co., Selling Agents, Boston,
Mass.
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AUCTION SALE.

DY virtue of license from the Judge of Probate
10 for Hancock County, / shall sell at public
auction at the store of Henry G. Wooster in south
Hancock, on Saturday the 2sth inst, at 10 30
O'Clock A. NJ, the balance of all notes. accounts
and executions due the estate of J. Wooster & Son.
which may remain unsettled at that date as per a
list thereof which may be found at the Office of
wiswell 4 King, at Ellsworth, or with the sub
scriber at Sullivan
CYRUS EMERY, Administrator
Sullivan, Aug. 3, 1885, 3w32
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B. II. SowLE,
Attorney 4 Counselor nj Law.

Petcrs' Block, Corner Main and state streets.
Ellsworth. Maine.
Rs- Prompt attention given 10 all matters in
trusted. 3Hf