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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

DIED
At his farm on Haw Creek, in the
vicinity of Asheyifle, on Saturday
the 23rd inst. Mr.. Thomas Bell.
The deceased was native of Lam
AYRSHIRE, Scotland, and until his re.
moval to America, was successful
farmer Of West6eld, near Glasgow.
The encroachment Of pulmonary
disease compelled change of els
mate; and in October 1884 he came
to Western North Carolina. He
purchased a farm on Haw Creek
about five miles from Asheville,
which he improved with the char.
acteristic- industry and judgment
OF his courtrymen, as long as his
failing health would per-
NIT and gradually yielded to the
ravages of consumption
Of Mr.. Bell personally, we know
but little. He was q good man in
the truest sense of the term, devot-
ed husband, kind father and a
devout christian; a member of the
Presbyterian chnrea, his attachment
to which was illustrated by almost
his last wish tha he be buried close
to the walls ofthe Kirk !" which
request was complied with.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the late residence of the
deceased by the Rev. Mr.. Gam
mon; and the remains were inferred
in the Presbyterian church yard in
this place, attend ed by all theScotch-
men of the city and vicinity, the
three little sons of Mr.. Bell being
present as chief mourners.
Mr.. Bell leaves awidow and sew
en- children, all of whom are the re-
cipents of sincere sympathy in this
hour of their bereavement and in
this land of strangers.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

Col. w. J. Clark, Of Newborn, died
in that city on the 23d. He was a
native of Raleigh, and at the time of
his death was about 65 years. old.
He was a graduate of the Universi>
ty of the class of 1841. He served
in the Mexican war in the 18th N.
C. Regiment; was attached to Maj.
Lally's command, and won reputa>
tion in the continuous fighting be-
tween Vera Cruz and the Capital.
He served also in gthe late war be-
tween the States. In 1868 he was
made a Judge of the N. c. Superior
Court. Since his retirement from
the Bench, he--had practiced law in
association with his eldest son. His
wife is well known for her literary
attainm nts.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

Mr.. JoHN HART,
One of Asheville's successful contrac-
tors and builders, has completed an: :ofice
and work shops just north of Court
Square and adjoining the lumber yard
of Messrs. Doubleday and Scott. The
building is an iron one, not iron front
merely, but iron all over and on the
sides, and presents a neat appearance,
withal. Mr.. Hart is ready at any time
to give estimates. and take contracts for
building to suit the wants of the public.
Give him a call
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
TIE STocK Law MATrERs-JoINT
MEETING OF THE BOARDS OF Cons
HIssIosERs AND JUsTIeEs TO CON-

t-N--@~~@
NIssIosERs AND JUsT1cEs To CON-
sIDER PETITIONS.
In accordance with the late deci-
sion of the Supreme Court, the
County Commissioners have issued
notice for a joint meeting of the
Boards Of Commissioners and JUS
tees OF Buncembe county to beheld
in Asheville on Monday, 18th of
FebraisrY ut i O'Clock a, ln., tohear
and consider petitions from certain
townships for and against the exe-
cution of the law, as provided for in
section II of the act.
Those petitions which we're pre-
pared for presentation at the meet
ing in June, will be presented at
the meeting now called, as this is,
practically, and in,law, but con-
tinuation of that meeting to con-
clude work which was required at
the June meeting. All parties in
the townships involved, are requests
ed and expected to be prompt at
this meeting In February SO they
can be heard. It's earnestly urged
that every Justice and Commissions
er be present. Let the whole mat
ter be fairly presented, impartially
heard, as it will be, and decided, so
an end can be made to matter
which has caused some degree of
disturbance.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

AsHEvILLE ILLUsTRALED-THE New
YORK SoUPH-MR. III. A. HELPER.
We are p leased to. note that Mr.,
H. A. Helper, who is the North Car
olina agent of the NeaO York South
a journal of very wide circulation
in the United States, Canada and
England has already rendered our
State great service in bis descrip-
tive letters, proposes to write up
Asheville at length, introducing ell
egant illustrations of prominent
points, enterprises and buildings N
and about the city, which article
will appear in both the American
and English editions of the South.
The article will point out, from re-
liable data, the advantages and at
fractions of our city as Health Re-
sort, and as q sanitsrium for con-
sumptives and invalids. 1t will
contain much information concern
ing this section from an agricultu-
raj point of view, OF the develop
ment of tobacco growing, and Of this
city as a centre for the sale and
manufacture of the weed, of the adj
vantages offered for manufactures
of various kinds. ofthe rapid growth
ef population. and business enter~
pgises, and very many features cal-
culated to attract good people from
all sections in quest of good homes,
where contentment and prosperity
will surely follow reasonable ap-
plication of energy and effort. Such
an article, in such journal, will
do Asheville much-yes. great good.
We are pleased to know that the
Board OF Trade have decided to as
sist in the cost Of this work, the
price for which is very nominal, and
other public spirited men have con-
sented to contribute likewise. We
commend this matter to our bus
mess people, WHO wish to see Ashe>
vile continue to boom and grow in
population and wealth. To keep
the current of improvement going
may require us to tax ourselves,
but by all helping as best they may,
the tax on each for this and many
such judicious efforts, will be very
light. Let US all work for Ashe-
vile.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
Roofing, Siding, Sheath
dEg0asd PHtaa8Sasg Ma
Ees'iRfS.
GUTTA-PERCHA ROOFING,


GUTTA-PERCHA ROOFING,
Waterproof, fire proof, cheap and dura-
ble-tor saw-mills, factories. warehouses,
barns, Bnd all buildings large or small
can be applied by any one, on steep or
fiat roofs, or OVER old shingles makes
smooth, neat roof.
CHICAGO FIRE PROOF PAINTS,
For in or outside work. All colors mixed
ready for absolutely Jire-proof, at the
same price of lead paints and equally as
good preservative of timber.
SLATE ROOFING PAINT,
A heavy fre-proof coating, equal to three
coats lead paint, and less costly.
GRANITE CEMENT PAINF.
A very thick coating. fire proof wht D
sanded, at half the price of slate paint,
sHEATHINGS AND FELTINGS.
Tarred Felts and Papers, carbonized Pa
pers, Red Rosin sized, Patent water
proof Manila, &c.
Send for prices. samples, circulars and
estimates, or call and see the goods at
Hart's Office and workshop, near the
market
t JAMES CARSON, eAsheviIle,
Sole Agent for Western N. G.
ia 26-daw1v
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
VALUABLE MATERIALS.

Mr.. James Carson adver.ises as sole
agent for Western North Carolina, gutta-
percha roofing, siding, and fre-prooi
paint materials. We have read testimo-
mails from parties-owners of barns,
warehouses, stables, and other buildings,
who have used the materials, specially
the roofing and paints, attesting their de-
cided superiority to all other roofngs
&c. they have ever used or seen; and no
little commenGation in addition to their
general excellence, is their chcapness
Mr.. Carson will furnish estimates very
cheerfully, for any work, on any charac-
ter of house. Read his advertisement,
and call at his Office, in Gwyn's Land
Office, in the Court House, or write, to
him for Iull particulars.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
suNDRIES.'

We have some special selections
and bargains, as Raisins, Prunes,
Figs, Nuts, Candies, Cranberries,
Currents, Citron, Oranges, Lemons,
Olives, Mince Meat, Jellies, Jams,
Olive Oil, Pickles, Sardines, Pre-
served Gingrr, Catsup, Gelatine
Chocolate, Broma, Cocoa, Macaroni,
Vermicelli, Extracts, Herbs, Crack
.ers, Soap, Cheese, and in fact, a
stock of
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
wEAyERy1LLE COLLEGE.

WEAyERv1LLE COLLEGE.
The Rev. D. Adken gives us the fol-
lowing interesting and encouraging in
formation regarding the Institution
The Fall term of Weayerville College.
now closing, has been one of great pros
perity. Over one hundred pupils have
been enrolled very small per cent,
of these have dropped out :, SO that the
school is new fuller than it has been un-
der the present management. The de-
pertinent of the pupils has been gener-
ally, very good. They have done good
work, and there has been decided adj
vancement along all lines.
The Spring term begins ext Thursday
Jan. 28th. The prospect issvefY good
for considerable increase. We were
never better prepared to do good work.
We call attention to the superior adj
vantages now offered and solicit the pat
rohage of thiscountrys Now isa good
time to enter, and those Contemplating
entering this year would do well to en-
ter at once. slfs,..f - g1sg - {
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
The PRESENT SCHEDULE.

The PRESENT SCHEDULE.
We Lave reason for presuming the
present schedule on the w. N. G..
Road is only temporary, intended
as measure of necessary economy
during the dull days; but it causes
some inconvenience so far as our
Western connections are concerned,
Notwithstanding. 1t is we'll known
that the East Tennessee authori-
ties are averse to any arrangement
which favors- IT, is section, or rather
the w. N. C. Road, and this, in ma
ny instances, causes some confu-
sion, if nothing worse. However,
the present schedule is hurting, at
least to some extent. The Katie
Putnam Company was in Knoxville,
and had an appointment in Char
lotte, and desired to take Asheville
in en- route, but telegram was re-
ceiyed yesterday morning announ~
cling that owing to the break at
Paint Rock, the company would
forego the great pleasure of gratify-
ing and edifying an Asheville audi,
ence, and would proceed to Char
lotte by way of Atlanta.
Now, our people cali and will
stand most anything which may be
imposed On human nature; but to
be denied the privilege ofseeing the
beautiful and attractive Katie Put
nam, is stretching their patience be-
yond the point of virtuous human
forbearance.. We Call the attention of
Mr.. Turk, who is a most sympath-
etic man, to this disadvantage, and
hope he will take the matter under
prayerful consideration and revise
nent.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

Capt. T. W. Patton, of the State Tax
Commission has returned from a very
important meeting of the commission in
Raleigh. All the members were pres
ent,-Judge Howard Hon. John ".
Graham and himself land = full plan of
the important work to be done was
agreed upon. The commission will meet
again in May, and we hope it may Sc
lect our city as the place Of meeting:
Friends attending the court or
visiting the city, are requested to
call and see as. The latch string to
EITfzEN office is always on the outs
side and our books are always open
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
Asor,IEr Jusr LIKE It.

WANTED ANOTHER JUsr LIKE IT.
S6me months ago Mr.. Levy sold to a
gentleman who works upon the trestle
on the railroad at the crossing below the
iron bridge at Asheyille a suit of
clothes. Saturday be entered the
store and reported that he was indebted
to the coat for his life /; the day before,
while at work on the trestle, his foot
slipped, and he at one entered upon u
fast schedule at least for the rocky river
below if not for eternity, when his coat
happened to Icatrh on to rail, and held
him fast and safe until he could get re-
lief. He wanted another suit Just like it
for himself; and one for a friend. Mr..
Levy supplied him, and says he keeps
justsuch -life-sayiuF suits always on hand
and at prices bound to please. q
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
In MeMori:anl of E. w. Hern-
dom

don.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to call from Labor to Refreshment
our Brother E. w. Herndon /; and
WHEREAS, Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118,
A. F. & A. NJ, has sustained the loss of a
MIST faithful and honored member,
whose attentive ear was ever ready to
listen to the sorrows of Brother, whose
hand was ever ready to assist the needv,
whether he belonged to the "Mystic
Tie" or to the common Brotherhood of
Man; Therefore, be it
ResoEUed, That our deepest sympathies
are hereby rendered 10 the grief-stricken
widow who has received wound which
can only be healed by the Great Archi.
tect of the Universe, in whose hand we
have humbly resigned our esteemed
Brother, and to whose will we bow In
Teverential So omission.
RosotUed, That the Brethren wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days
Resolved, That the Asheville CITIZEN
be requested to publish these resolu-
tions. and that copy be sent to the
widow of our deceased Brother.
FRED L. JACOBS,
]. III. CARrER, Commite.
j. p. BREvARD,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
Great Sixth Annual Mark
Down Sacrifice Sale.

For the next go days Whitlock will sell
goods regardless of cost. When he says
cost, he means nothing else. Any one
who is desirous Of purchasing any article
in his line will be much benefited by
calling to see the following goods and at
prices cheaper tilan %alyeSeyer been
Androscogi6' nd ] sc-inch bisachea Doues.
tic, former price l0c. now going at SIC.
Fruit of the Loom 36-inch bleached
Domestic, former price lie now 9lc.
Peppereal 81 bleached Sheeting orth
Soc now selling for 222.
A good 1-yard-wide unbleached Do
mestic, worth fully 83c now t6c.
Good fast colors Apron Gingham worth
&c now going at 74c.
Best Calicoes are now selling for 81.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

Opening AND CLosfNG OF MANS.
Owing to the change Of schedule
on the rail road, the post office here
will observe the following hours for
closing the mails;
Going east, close 1925 A. M.
west, 5:45 P. M.
Murphy line s 9:20,A. M,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
AsHEvILLE ToBAcco MARKEr.


Monday is usually dull day in ware
house transactions, and it is only within
few years that it has become recog-
nized sales day; the reason being that as
most of the tobacco was brought in by
the farmers in their wagons, it was pre-
ferable to them thai they be at home on
Sundays rather than on the road. The
shipment by rail road has to large extent
obviated trouble on that score; and in
this immediate section, so many of the
farmers are within half days drive Of
Ashevilie, that Monday is as busy day,
ordinarily, as any other day in the week.
This was the case yesterday; and though
the early forenoon was dark, threatenirp
rain or snow, the offerings were very
good. The sales at all the warehouses
were large with the exception of the
Asheyille, which had the first sale, which
was at an hour of the day SO dark that
the proprietors would not do themselves
or their patrons the injustice OF putting
all they had to sale. What they had on
hand fully equals that sold by any other
house. The spirit of the market was
good through the day, and prices still
show an upward tendency.
We quote from the sales as follows:
AsHEyILLE.
Ferguson and Green, Haywood, lots,
$12 IA, 13z, 182, l5!, 14f, 179; Rheinhard
and Jones, do, 10 lots, l2S, Is, %, 151, "a,
164, 81, 14a, "a. f6; John Brown, lots.
122, 10, III and 81.
BUNcoMBE,
Sales $3.50 pounds. John Sprouse.
Buncombe, lots, Is. 164, 233, SO, SO; J
M Glance, do, lots, 81, Is, 49,; H Fox,
do, 8 lots. 132, 153 and 242.
BANNER.
Sales 1852 pounds. G w Radford, 6
lots. 10, 81, 81, Is. If, 5 85; N A Plem-
mons, lots, 10, 20, 81; Sprouse and
Nancy, 5 lots, IL, $50, 162 20, 16; T ]
Cole, lots, 155, "a, 20, 25; S A Altman, 8
lots, 81. IA, 12E, 15, 10; T Evans, Hay
wood, 8 lots, 13I. 16, 81; A Rogers, 5
lots, IS, 12f, As. 25, 13l; Jones and Ernest.
lots, 122, u, p. 16, 15, 19 IL, 2l, LA.
FARMERs'
Sales 1929 pounds for $2,637.22, aver
age of SIG. 35 w w Bennett, Haywood,
6 lots at $13, 1850, 1850, 24.50, %, 25, 81,
81, 38, 49, 49; w C Sprinkle, Madison, 7
lots at $40, 2250, % 80, 90, .29, 80, and A;
Lowe & Payne, Madison, lots at $3.50,
1890, 24, 27; 6 G Rector, Madison, 4 lots
at $14, 20, 24.50 and %; John Sprouse
Buncombe, lots at $11.75, 1850, IL 80
26; Hall &'Rector, Madison, 5 lots at $14,
1850, 2050 and 81, E ,Ledford, Bun
combe, 8 lots at $11, 19, 25 and q.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
LAWS Low PRIcrs.

The makers having made another re-.
duction in price of Rogers Bros ware I
can offer even lower prices than hereto
fore. Rogers and Bros knives, triple
plated So 90, Table Spoons or Forks, $3.50
and Tea Spoons $1.75 per set, in plain or
fancy patterns.
Also a1ine Of Rogers plate on solid
nickel, reliable goods, at $3.50 per set
for Table Spoons or Forks and 81 25 for
Tea Spoons at
LAWS, opposite Eagle Hotel.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
WEATHER FoREcAsT.

WEATHER FORECAST.
Prof. W. H. Smith, of Montreal,
predicts for the week ending we'd
nesday, February 3d:--Fineyery
abrupt change from extreme cold
zero weather to mild and open, ac-
companied with wind, rain and sleet;
January ending mild with rain and
thaW-February enters mild with
scattered snow falls-changing to
windy and unsettled cold, ''a dip, "
low readings for February.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
Velvets !

An extra heavy black silk 20 inches
wide worth 81 40 going Tor 90c. A very
heavy black silk 20 inches wide worth
81 70 going now for 95c.
A very handsome black Satin 10 inches
wide worth 81 % now selling for 90c A
still handsomerqualityb black satin worth
81 go now sold for 81 Is.
Silk velvets sold for 81 90 per yard
worth 81 90.
All coiors in ZEPHYR are sold for DC
per ounce.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

One OF our anti>stock law friends
in this county had some of his neigs
bors' COWS enter his orchard a day
or two since and destroy all his
young fruit trees. He may or may
not be heard on the beauties of stock
running at large at the joint meet
ing in February.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
Mr.. JOHNSTON AND JuD SON F. CoL-
FRozE EN- TO DRArn.

Mr. &C. Cr,ok informs us that the
wife Of George Matthews and one of her
children were frozen to death in the
late cold spell. They were very poor,
and out ofreach of aid, and perished for
the want of sufficient clothing and bed
ding. They lived near th e mouth of
Sandy Mush in this county. -
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
For the Asheyille CITIZEN.
ANOTHER REPLY TO ECONOMIST

EDS. OF THE CITIZEN.
Gentlenaen:I noticed a statement in
your paper signed by Economist" which
is entirely without foundation. He says
that the present city government had
squandered S75, 900 already If he has
taken the trouble to inquire of the See
retary before publishing this article. he
would have found that there had been
S17 900 collected, $4,000 spent, with
81, 900 in the treasury.
His way of doubling things up is quite
confusing, tosay the least. - si
Respectfully, 81
GEO. F. ScoTTd
Asheville, N. G., Jan. %. }S6.
f-s-s ------aEaD-~- -----
TIE PEACH CRoP.
Mr. r. LanHing one of the most OBJ
servant and successful peaeh growers Of
this county made us a reporton his trees
yesterday, bringing us a9large supply of
twigs thlckly setWith buds. There was
not single one alive. We fear this is
their universal fate in the mountains.
We want to hear from the Thermal
Belt.
Beer, ale, porter, rum, gin, imported
and domestic, at Hampton e Feather
stones. tasi
-
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26

ANY Cne wishing to make paying In
vestment in line of goods for which a
trade is already established, will do well
to call on The Ddersigned. $500 to $l,-
500 X qd red.
ia7wL CIV. EEVArLTs
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
COFFEES.

Our stock is large, and embraces
Green and Roasted Mocha, Man
deling, Pedany &nd genuine 0. e..
Java, Costa Rica. Maracaibo, La
guayra. Santos and Rio.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26
"a IssoLUTIoN OF CoPARTNERsHI

name Of West, Chflds and Stevens is this day dis
solved. s. b. West withdrawing the business in
future win be conducted by Stevens and Childs.
AL debts due the firm by farmers as loan, &c,
will be fafii to Stevens and Ghilds ali due by
buyers for tobacco to date viii be collected by
s. b. West. This 19sh day of January.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1886-01-26


Chief,1 Henry County Tobacco, for
sale by w. o. Muller & Co.
A goodly crowd in attendance
upon court yesterday.
Mr.. C. C. Crook, of Newfouud, tells US
that the mercury was 20 degrees below
zero at his houCe on the cold Monday
morning. And he tells us that all his
peach buds are killed.
The Shelby Ne,O Era enters upon it's
third year with the most encouraging
prospects. Shelby has too very excel
lent papers, the New Era and the Aawora,
which are a credit to journalism; and we
wish them both all prosperity,
Mr.. R. L. Fitzpatrick has added rew
and attractive department to his busi-
ness-that of paper hanging. His styles
are very beautiful, and embrace all styles
from the cheapest to the most costly. His
styles for ceilings are elegant in design
and very rich in effect, and the most ex-
acting taste will he satisfied.
Our old friend Mr.. w. E. Weaver paid
us visit yesterday. His visits to Ashe
vile are somewhat infrequent owing to
delicate health. Many of our readers the
other side of the mountains will remem-
ber him as member of the House few
years ago.
About two inches of snow fell during
Saturday night, bnt disappeared during
the following DAY under temperature
nh hn Mt no
"cold wave" which was predicted did
not beat against our mountain sides this
time.
The regular monthly meeting of the w.
C. I. U. will be held in the Y. M. c. A.
rooms this p. m. at o'clock. All inter-
ested in the cause of temperance are in
ted to attend.
Mr.. w. T. Crook, of Trail Branch, Mad
ison county, informs us that a lad of ten
years froze to death in the cold
spell on: Cedar Creek, Tennessee, near
the N. Z. line. Nothing but the great
abundance and proximity of fuel in this
mountain country prevented intense
suffering..and loss oflife. From 20 to 25
degrees below zero was common mark
AhS VI IhO hSANuAS'
AS Monday the 18th of Febru-
ary is so very near St. Valentines
day, we hope our friend John In
gram, of Avery's Greek, will not
make mistake and present his
Valentine to the joint meeting.
Judge shuford opened court
promptly yesterday morning. All
the officers were promptly at their
post. The court is aided this week
by an excellent grand jury and pc
tit jury. The outlookis encourage
ing for very good weeks work.
Thanks for a large number of
subscribers, both to the Daily and
Weekly CITIZEN, during the past
few days. Both lists are running
up with most encouraging regular
ity. Let all old friends come in and
help us, and we will be happy.
Those gentlemen who held peti-
tons in their pockets from certain
townships ferneatthe stock-law, and
who were so "boisterously' sup
pres.ed on the first Monday nJune,
will please have all ready for action
on Monday the 18th day of Febru-
ary. They will all be given a chance
to unbosom themselves on that date.
Mr.. JOHNSTON AND JUD SON F. COL
LEGE.
The Washington correspondent of
the Charlotte Observer says:
"Mr. Johnsten's bill for the relief
of Judson Female College, provides
only for an appropriation of $500 TO
pay r'damages done the building
by federal troops at the close of the
war. He says It is very moderate
claim and is amply backed up by
proofs"