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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

PROF. Richard Il. Ely, the econo-
mist of the foremost educational insti-
tuition in America, Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, contributes the second of his
timely ''Social Studies" to the August
HARPER's. Under the heading of
"The Economic Evils in American
Railway Methods" he lays bare some
glazing Abuses which are generally over
looked or underestimate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

WASHINGTON LODGE No. / X. OF P
The following officers have been elected
and installed for the ensueing term: G..
C. Daily, p c.; c. C. Cutler, G. c.; j. A..
Whtson, V. c.; l.. Longhammer, p; d.
Darby, X. FIR. and s.; VIM. Gerhardt,
NJ. E.; w. #. Long, NJ. of r.; S. Johnson,
NJ. A.; j. +. Zimmerman, /. G.; Geo. Dali
wick, o. g.; Chas. Zimmerman, Trustee.
The Lodge has membership of 70, and is
on solid basis financially.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

WE regret to hear of the serious ILL.,
ness Of the wife ef Bro Snyder, of the
Shepherdslowu Register He has our
kindest sympathy aud condolences, as
well as our earnest wishes for her spec.
dy restoration 10 health.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

THE life of the local news gatherer is
very quiet just now. Nothing unusual
or of an excitable nature has occurred
for several days. Can't some one shoot
his finger off, or fall.in the creek and
come near drowning ? We would do
so ourself but then, you know, we would
not like to. 1t would seem SO much
nicer if some one else would be the sub
ject of the accident.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24
THERE will be a meeting held in tn

THERE will be meeting held in the
parlor of the Continental Hotel on We'd
nesday night next, to consider the adj
visibility of holding an agricultural
fair here this fall. There should be a
large attendance and firm determine
tion to have fair, and by working with
undated interest for that purpose, we
will see an exhibition that will do great
credit to Berkeley county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

THE HARTLEY CHAIR.--Eleewher will
be found the advertisement of the Hartly
reclining chair and lounge. We are glad
to State that Messrs. p. $. Nicklas Bro, a.
Co., have made arrangements to handle
these articles. Our citizens should call
there and examine them and they Will find
them very durable and really necessary
comofrt in every library, office or sitting
room.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

HAY BOASTS. The Shepherpstown
Register of last week was boasting of u
hay crop for one Of JeffeIsons citizens
and asked who could beat it. And now
comes Mr.. John Burns, and states that
on one and there quarter acres Of slate
land, he gathered this season, seven
tons of hay. Trot out q better crop.
brothers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

CHAMBERsBURa was visited by Sc
we're rain and hail storm Wednesday af-
ternoon, which continued for couple
hours. The streets and alleys were de-
luged and considerable damage was
done in the way of breaking window
glass, exposed to the force of the storm.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

THE death of Mr.. Grafton Darby,
which occurred at his residence on Race
street, Saturday morning, removes from
our midst good citizen and an upright
christian gentleman. The entire com
munity sympathize with the distressed
family.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24
We would LIKE 10 see.

Oar devil eat pie.
The town cleaned up nicely
The tariff let entirely alone
Cheap John catch a base ball.
Lewis Bells one eyed rooster.
Mayor Lambert wear beaver.
Hunt Barnett on a good bicycle.
All our subscribers prosperous.
Less noise on the streets at night.
A woman throw stone straight.
Civil service abolished or enforced.
The chair factory make things hum.
Broth ers Flick and Boon run a
race.
Good butter sold instead of oleomar-
garine.
The home bicycle club increased in
numbers.
Congress do some sensible act, then
adjourn.
The farmers have good fruit and
corn crops.
People who know their own business
without nosiDg into others.
A big crowd witness the game OF base
ball next Tuesday afternoon.
Boys who read athome instead of sit
ting on store boxes with dime novels in
their hands.
The Equitable Life Association get
an iron safe, 80 inches wide, up a SO
inch passage-way.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

THE currant is E. 2. Roe's topic in
the August part of 1.-THE Home Acre"
series (HARPER's MAeAzINE). The
novelist puts his power of skilful writ
ing into these agricultural papers, and
communicates some useful precepts
concerning the propagation, culture,
and medicinal value of this fruit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

LOST. -Tuesday.July Goth, 1855, some
where ON Martin or Queen street, u
small leather pocket book, containing q
$40 bill and Is ceats--a 8 and 10 cent
piece. Finder will be literally reward
ed by leaving same at Mr. David Bar
nett's residence on Martin street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

YOU can get fair hair brushes at
FOUTS drug store for10 cts. A fine limo
of tooth brushes, hair brushes and combs
in stock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

ONE of the prominent New York
physicians, Dr. Titus M. Coan, conveys
much information to invalids and other
ailing mortals in regard to certain
French mineral springs which are not
popularity known. HARPER's for Au-
gust contains the article.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

MR.. W. l.. JONES desires to state to his
many friends and the public in general
that while the auction has stopped, he is
still reducing his immense stock Of goods
at auction prices, land parties wishing
goods should not fail to call early, as these
prices will only be continued for short
time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

MR.. CHARLES E. HERBERT, a friend
and citizen of our boyhood home, Tow
sontown, called to see us on Thursday
last. He is special agent of the Agri-
cultural Insurance Company, represent
ed here by Mr.. j. N. Thatcher. We
were pleased to see him and to enjoy a
conversation about the old home folks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

THE'farmers in this immediate vicin-
ity have reason to congratulate them
selves that SO far no damage has been
done to their crops by hail. Frederick
county caught it, and we are informed
the vicinity of Falling Waters also came
in for share of the damages.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

BUTrERIcKs PArTERNs.-We have TAX
en- the agency for the above named popu-
larpatterns and Will always keep on hand
full stock of the latest styles. When you
come to town call and get a fashion sheet
free. EMMERT " FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

NEW PROPRIETOR.-Mr. Pat Gun
ningham has purchased the old Rankin
photograph stand, and will conduct the
business himself. After an experience
of many years, Pat can truly guarantee
satisfaction to any who may call upon
him. We wish him success.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1886.
HEAVY rain Tuesday night.
DOG days began Wednesday.

dEAN RAIN 4 ueSUdy uiBut.
DOG days began Wednesday.
SEND us the news from all quarters.
WHICH club will win next Tuesday,
COUNTY Court was in session this
week.
THE recent rains have helped the corn
greatly.
THE usual dizziness of oppressive July
is manifest.
BIG fish are being caught in the Ope-
quon; they bite well.
BROTHER DoDD has mastered the
caligraph, and wears big smile.
The mushy watermelon invites the
attention of the buying public.
DON'T forget the 10 cent circus next
Monday night. 1t stays here one week.
THE School Board. at its last meet
ing, reduced the school tax from 80 to
As cents.
MRS. 9. w. DOLL, we are glad to
state, is convalescing from her recent
spell OF sickness.
THE Republican Conference at Par
kersburg next Wednesday will be well
attended from this city
METHODIST picnic TO Mont Alto next
Tuesday, July 9th A large number of
persons will attend.
YOUNG man, never marry a girl who
chews gum. Her jaws viii work just
the same after marriage.
BURKE street has many very pretty
young ladies, but the boys should be-
ware of the wee youngsters.
A NEW crossing has been placed
across queen street at the Lutheran
church. Let others be fixed likewise.
THE country people should come in
and see the game of ball next Tuesday
afternoon. 1t will be quite interesting.
Mr.. GEO. M. BOWERS fine horse re.
Gently injured by barbed wire fence,
is improving. These fences are nui-
sances.
TO-DAY the annual Catholic picnic
will occur at Island Park. Those at
tending will most undoubtedly enjoy
themselves.
RETURNED.-Dr. N. d. Baker has
retured from very pleasant and recu.
perative visit to Charleston and the
White Sulphur Springs.
THERE is talk of holding a grand
Temperance Camp Meeting at Shenan-
doah Junction, beginning August 14th
and to continue one week.
WE were in error last week in our no.
tice of the Granger picnic at Williams
Grove. Instead of August 21st, as sta
ted, it should be September 4th.
THE Mechanics Band will picnic at
PEN Mar Saturday, August 2lst. A
grand time is anticipated, and all are
cordially invited to join them.
WILL CHAMBERS had the iudex fin
ger of his left hand severely crushed
Tuesday morning, while attending to
his work at G. d. Matthaei's confec-
tionery store.
OWING to failing health, our esteem
ed young Prosecuting Attorney, A. s.
Hughes, Esq, has determined to retire
from politics. We trust his health may
be restored to him.
THERE is but one passage in the BIZ
BILE where the girls are commanded to
kiss the men, and that is the golden
rule, Whatsoever that ye would that
men should do unto yon do ye even so
unto them.v
A. SKELETON was unearthed in Nan
tucket the other day with small cop
per coin under one hand. 1t was prob
ably some editor who had just drawn
his salary when death overlook him.
Neao Hdren Nelos.
The above is decidedly mistake.
The article might have been button,
but whoever heard tell of an editor dy-
ing and leaving whole coin among his
effects. The idea is preposterous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24
NEW STORE.

JUST OPENED! +. G. MILES, No. II
East Martin street, near b. g. o. Depot,
has full line Of groceries and provisions.
Call and examine his stock and be conyin-
ced that he sells as cheap as the cheapest
a24 3m
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

WE certainty afe giaa 70 learn that
Mr.. w. T. Logan ii improving in health.
At present be il rnsticating at he
pleasant home af Mr.. l.. :. Howard,
near Little Georgetown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24
THE BEST CHILL MEDICINE.

SALISBURY, Nd, Aug. 1884.
Dear Sir:-I had the ague and chills and
fever for six months, had taken several
different medicines, nut none done me any
good Through the recommendation Of Il
friend l was induced TO try "ARoMANNA.v
used one bottle and have not had chill
since. JOHN PARSONS.
SALISBURY, Nd, May Is, 1885.
Dear SRI was cured of Dyspepsia by
using two bottles Of ssAR0MANNA.w
MARY HEARN.
Price % and IS cts. Sold by Al. Nj. Gill
bert, Martinsburg, and country dealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

STEPHEN HUTzLER killed a rattle
snake Monday, measuring feet and
having % rattles and a button. This
would make the snake "a years old.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

SOMEBODY wants Mr.. Edison TO IN
venta method whereby = baby's mid
night shrieks will be carried off on q
wire to frighten away the cats on the
roof.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

PROGRAM for the City Band concert next
Tuesday evening, July 9th, at $3.50 p. m.
March "Louisen' a.....e... Faust.
Grand Medley "Ye Olden Times'' Boyer.
waltz .sAcademyo ....s., .Missud.
Selection from Opera 'Puritans Daughter
Balfe.
March 'sRussian Prize Faust.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

BUTrEBfCKs PATTERNS. We have tax
en- the agency for the above named popular
patterns and will always keep on hand q
full stock Of the latest styles. Whom you
come 10 town cali and get fashion sheet
free. EMMERT Il FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

PEL'S Hand made Ladies Kid. Straight
Grain, goat and Kid foxed Button Boots
are perfectly easy to the foot. and combin
beauty, comfort and durability. Every
lady should try them. Sold only by
GETIIrGER 81 HoKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

EMPTY barrels and kegs. suitable for
holding wines, etc., for sale by JNO. LEE
FOUT, druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

A Mare with colt two months old, safe
for family use, driving or riding Also a
Vehicle, suitable for family or farmers
use. Apply at this Office
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

AN old maii sps1kiag OF marriage,
says it's like any other disease while
there Is life there ID hope.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

ITcH, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by John
Lee Fout.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

VAsES and Toilet Sets are being sold
at less than half their value, to close
them out at F0UU'S drug store.
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AfiliinerN.

THE undersigned wish u 10 is form tho
public hat she Ii peepared to BleacA sua
Press Bonnets and Hats, and guarantees
all work done ia the latest style and best
manntr MRS GEO. u. WHITS0N,
M. 10 Eass King st, 8 doors below tae
Jail mi SIN
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Summer Hats, in endless variety,
embracing al the latest and best styles, and
cheaper than ever before at GETTINGER L
HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

Tue most reliable family medicine, Dr.
j. 9. Caihonns, Anti Dyspeptic Vegetable
Compound Cathartic Pills, sold BY A. NJ.
GILBERT.
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Uontlerfui Bargains 1T
THOMPSON 80 TfRIERS.
100 Summer vests, at

100 Summer vests, ut 70 cls.
loo Pair OF Summer pants, IT 80
ESQ Summer coats, from rs to 80 z
The largest line Of Seersucker c,ats ard
vests ever shown in this city largest
stock OF hand, will be closed out at low
prices Now Is the opportunity to secure
bargains. Call early before tho assort-
mentis broken. Alsoafnll line of sum.
mer NeckweaE very cheap Our stock
ofsuits for Men, Youths. Boy and Chill
dren, are well assorted. Big drive in this
department Il now being offered. They
must go, They will go and they are GO
ing and you can save at least 20 per cent.
by purchasing from
THOMPSON & TABLER
-GEETEEL CLoTHIERs,
Homrioh's Old Stand, 56 QueeA st.
n. b. Remember our new neck wear.
New goods received daily.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-24

FOR Building MstoFiAl and Slate Roof.
ing, call en SMALL \ 90, ii old Sash
Factory. ai0 II
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AIRS. =. I. cHAMBERs has just Il
ceived new assortment Of Stamping
Patterns, andis now prepared todo stamp
ing At short notice, elo sg
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-03
Proposals for Subsistence Stores

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
OFFICE CHIEF CoMMIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE,
FORT SMELLING, Mimi, July 6, 1886
SEAlED PROPOSALS, in triphcate, subject to
~ the usual conditions, will be received at the
eihces Of the Purchasing and Depot Commissaries
OF subsistence at Fort Smelling, MIMI, and Chi
+ cage, HIS, until ii O'Clock A. NJ, on Thursday,
August a. 1886, at which time and places they will
1 be opened in presence of bidders, for furnishing
the Subsistence Department, U. s. Army delivered
in such places in Chicago, free board cars at
st; Paul or Minneapolis as may be required, on or
before September 9Th, 1856.
= 60,090spounds Soap.
IL - 100 pounds Yeast Powder.
/ Proposals will be received for the whole or any
portion of the above amounts
The right to diminish the amounts to be pur-
chased is reserved to the Government, and with
the consent of the bidders to whom awards are
made, they may be increased.
The prices bid for furnishing the articles at Chi
cago, must include the cost of loading the same
on cars.
In consequence of receiving proposals in the
two cities mentioned, the awards may not be made
Tor two or three days after the opening of the bids.
PROPOSALS AT VARIANCE WITH THIS UNDER
STANDING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The successful bidders will be required to enter
into formal written contract within ten (l0) DAYS
the amount of onethrd of the value of the articles
contracted for.
Contracts made under this advertisement shall
not be construed to involve the United States in
any obligation for payment in excess of the appro-
priaton granted by Congress for the purpose
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
ticle) and to receiveconsideratio proposals must
be addressed as follows: For deliveries in Chicago
to Major ]. w. Barriger, c. S.. U. S. Army; and for
deliveries in st. Paul or Minneapolis, to the I'M
dersigned. c. B. PENROSE.
Capt. G. s., U. S. A. Chief G. s,
july, $50, 10, aug3,l
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Pursuant to an order Of the Probate Court
OF Ramsey COUNTY, made ana entered or he
.tl day o. June, 1885, | VIII sell ~ gjt5bFie
auction, at II CLOCK, noon, OF Wetnesdsy
august Is, 1855, on the premises corner of
Whitasl and Clark street, in The city Of St.
Pau, the following deScr he'd real estate be-
longing TO the estate ri tn ista Thomas Fah4y,
namely: Lot OF clock OF Edmund Rice 8
First Addition to ST. Paul with the improve
mems thereon.
LAWRENCE FAHEY, Administrator.
july27-4H-tu
C,TATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
~ In District Court.
In the matter of N If. Singleton, insolyent
Upon reading and filing the report of the as
signee in this matter verified July 81, 1885, on mo-
ton of the assignee, Hi, -
1t is ordered that all persons interestedsn,ths
above entitled matter show cause, if any there BE-
At q special term of said court to be held at the
cours house in the city of ST. Paul in said county,
on Saturday, August il, 1856, at ten clock in
the forenoon or as soon thereafter as counsel can
be heard, why an order should not be made d.
recting the sgnee in said M tier to sell the real
and personal property now remaining unsold be-
long Hg to said estate, at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, at such time and place
and upon such notice as the court shall then and
there direct; and why such further ana other
order and relief in the premises should not be
granted as shall seem Just and proper
Orde red further, that this order be served by
mailing copy of the same to said nsolyent and
to each creditor of said insoEent whose name and
address is known to said assignee within three
days from date OF this order; and that the same
be published in the st. Paul DAILY GLOBE a
newspaper published at st. Paul. In said county
of Ramsey, on July 20, August 8 and August 8,
A. ID. 1886.
Dated July 81 1886
ORLANDO sIMoNs, District Judge.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-03

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
~ IS. In Probate Court, special term July
II, 1856. .
In the matter of the estate of Mary h. Watson,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Henry W.
Watson, OF Wiiliamsport, Pennsylvania, repre-
sentng, among other things that Mary II. Wat
son, late of said w II amsport, Pennsylvania, on
the 25th day of March. A. d., 1871, at said Will
Transport Pennsylyania a, died intestate and leav-
ing at the time OF her death, goods, chatteIs and
estate within this county, and that the said pc
ttOner is the surviving husband of said deceased,
and Iraying that administration of said estate be
to Daniel Getty granted.
tbs ordered that said petition be heard before
the Judge of this court on Monday. the 9Th day
OF August. A. d. 1886, at ten O'Clock a. M, at the
Probate Office in st. Paul, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to
the heirs of said deceased and to all persons in
terested, by publishing copy of this order for
three successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing in the st. Paul DAILY GLOBE. a newspaper
printed and published at St. Paul, in said county.
By the Court,
L. s. WA B. MCGRORTY
Judge OF Probate
Attest: FRANK ROBERT. Jr.. Clerk.
Julylo-4wtues
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! n RoCERY-Situation by young man, Scotch,
~ twelve years in grocery and general store,
sober, honest, industrious; frst-class recommen
! dations; moderate salary. a. W., Argyle, Mar
! shall county. MINI. Z
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Auction SALES.
p r K.vanagh d. Co.

TNHIRTY BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Eastviue
i Heights to be Sold at Aucton---We will sell
at auction on the premises. on the corner OF For,
est and Geranium sts., on "Wednesday, Aug. 4,
at o. clock D. M, all of block 8 OF EastyiIle
Heights Addition to st. Paul. MIMI. consisting of
thirty beautiful lots each 40xl27 feet; this addi-
ton lies beautifully being on high ground, and
commanding fine view of q very large extent of
the country around the city. This property is
within about six blocks of the street car lines on
West Seventh ST., and j. within easy walking dis
lance of the ST. Paul Plow works, the st. Paul
Harvester works. the extensive plant of the
Bohn Manufacturing company. the mills and
yards of j. z. Gribben and the Terra Gotta works;
other important improvements will soon be lcca-
ted at this point thus making property in this
section very valuable; these lots are all desra-
ble Forest ST. is graded up to and beyond the
property while good sidewalks are laid up to
withs 300 feet of the block to be soldi sale posi-
Ye;terms will be made easy. P. L. Kavanagh
s. Co, auctioneers. Az Wabasha st. 2l2-16
ERAME BUILDING at auction; we will sell
j at auction on the premises on Tuesday, Aug.
3, at 10 O'Clock a. m, the neat cottage No. 235
West fifth st. This cottage contains six rooms
and s very conveniently arranged; the purchaser
will ne required TO remove the building within
ten tays from the day of sale. P. L. Kaysnagh s
Co.. auctoneers, 422 Wabasha ST. I'll