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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
Rapid Manufacture of Firearms.

Great speed has been attained in the
manufacture of rifles. One hundred
and twenty barrels can be rolled in an
hour by one machine; they are straight
ened cold and bored with corresponding
speed, and even the rifiing is now done
automatically, so that one man tending
six machines can turn out sixty or
seventy barrels per day. With the old
rifing machine twenty barrels was about
the limit of days work, but the i'm
proved machines attend to everything
the rifiing is completed ring a bell to
call the attention of the workman. He
is thus enabled to attend as many as six
machines at a time.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31

Among Maine legislators there is
some talk of establishing State board
of equalization, especially with reference
to State taxes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
J. B. Hustled.
STATE OF vERMONT-District of Adj

Be it remembered, that at session of the
Probate Court holden ut Middlebury, within
and for said district on the 2lst day of De
cember, A ID. 1856.
Present Hon, Lyman +. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, James W Thomas, administrator OF
the estate OF Willard Whitney late OF Salisbury
in said district deceased, has this day pre-
scented to said court his petition in writing,
setting forth, that it will be necessary to sell
part of the real estate of said deceased for
the payment of the debts and charges of adj
ministration; and also that ii will be bened-
cial for all parties interested therein to sell
the whole OF the real estate OF said deceased,
and therein making application to said court
tor license to make such sale. And said ad
ministrator having produced to said court the
assent in writing of all the heirs residing in
this state interested in said real estate, 1t is
ordered, that all persons interested in the es-
tate of said deceased, be notified to appear
before said court at the probate office in Mid
dlebury, in said district, on the 10th day OF
January, A. ID. 1887, by publication OF this or
der three weeks successfully previous there
to, in the Middlebury Register newspaper
printed nj Middlebury aforesaid, to show
cause, II any they may have. why said license
should not be granted.
81 LYMAN f. KNAPP, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
HOUSE FOR SALE

7 The two.story, French-root house on North
Pleasant street belonging to the estate of Mrs.
Mary Z. Birchard. 1t is nearly new, well built
and in very desirable location; good-sizcd
lot. FOR further particulars enquire of
20;tt ID. RIDER, Admr.
Mddlebury, VT, May IL, 1856.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
OUR OEFENSElESS COASTS.
From scribner's Magazine.


As for the public at large, it is doubt
full if it is as yet actively in favor of forts.
Rhe cities of st. Louis, Cincinnati, and
Louisville know very well that no foreign
force can directly injurc them, and they
hardly realize the indirect injury which
would result to their trade from a loss of
property in New York or other seaports.
The vast population of the interior
States is much more anxious to see the
public money spent for improving their
rivers, from which, in spite of the abnses
of the river and harbor bills, they see an
immediate advantage, than to have it in
vested in insurance for seacOast cities.
Even on the lakes people do not realize
their danger. They have seen compare
lively small expenditures in making lake
harbors and ports result in building up
commerce which rivals that of the entire
seacOast.
They do not realize that, while uuder
existing treaties neither England nor the
United States can maintain any naval
force on the lakes, yet on the outbreak of
war England can send through the We'll
land canal Ill vessels with over 400
guns, while we are absolutely powerless.
The Welland canal can carry vessels of
thirteen feet draught, the Erie only seven
feet. So long as we leave the Erie canal
in its present condition we leave it in
England's power on the outbreak of war
to destroy Buffalo, Cleveland, Toledo,
Detroit, and number of smaller cities,
and, unless the English vessels could be
stopped by torpedoes in the Detroit river,
Chicago and Milwaukee as well.
The question finally resolves itself to
to this: Our harbors on the ocean and
lake shores are defenceless against exist
ing navies. Is it wise to leave them so
when we have the means to protect them?
1t never has been so considered until
within the last few years. Who can
name any reasons why such risk is
more justitiable now than it has been in
the past? Does not the enormous in
crease in property values render the risk
greater now than it ever has been before !!
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
Sovc11 For Cent
GUARANTEED MORTGAGES
!ha Farmers Loan and 7'u'. Company
Capital sa5O.OOO. Guarantee s5OO,OOO.
Can be had upon application TO

Can be had upon application TO
Judge Lyman f. Knapp, Middlebury,
First National Bank, Montpelier,
G.. >. Dowley, Cashier Vermont National
Bank, Brattlcboro,
G.. II. Bottum, Cashier Baxter Natl Bank,
Rutland,
f. +. Briggs, Cashier First National Bank,
Brandon,
X. II. Hadlcy, Cashier National Bank of Bel
lows Falls,
Andrew Ross, Cashier National Bank OF
Ncrgennes
Boston Office 81 Devonshire street and 20
Water street. Aims
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
Farm for Sale

THE Farm in the southeast part
of the town of Shoreham, of late
the home place of William G. Will
son, deceased, is offered for sale
This farm is supposed to contain
147 acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturag and woodland, in desira
BILE proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and modernized; and is
neat, convenient, comfortable and
commodious. The out buildings,
though not new, are in fair condi-
ton, and entirely ample for the
wants of the farm. The farm is
we'll fenced, and has upon it a
young. thrifty and bearing orchar l..
This is a fine opportunity for any
one desiring a good home and a
farm with more desirable and fewer
Objectionable features, than the av-
erage of farms. If desired, easy
terms of payment will be granted.
For price and other particulars, in
quire on the premises, of
Mrs. ELIZA WILSON,
Or of E. J. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
Shoreham, Vt, Jan. 90, 1856. 5tf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31

Some one says: "The observant man
has teacher in his eye" Since the OBJ
servant man also has pupil in his eve,
natures object in placing so many lashes
within easy reach is apparent. -Arkan-
saw Traveller.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31
CURES ALL HUMORS
GgeM$EBaNE STEnM.

..'.A is ScrofuiOuD gtisease OF the
Lungs, is promptly and certainly arrested
.nj cured by this God-EVcn remedy, if taken
before the last stares OF tho disease nre reached.
From its wonderful power over this terribly
fatal disease when first ofEcring this now cell
ebratcd remedy to tho public, DIR. PIERCE
sumption Curc,'' but abandoned that name
rs too limited foY medicine which, from its
wonderful combination ni tonic or strengthen
ing, alternative or blood-ciransing, anti-bilious,
not only IA n rem"A" f.r assumption of the
lungs, but FOR all
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-31

In Mexico there are ten mineral dis-
tricts having nearly 10000 known veins
of gold.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Fashion Notes,

. Surahs are to continue in favor.
Black hosiery is elected for another
season.
Pale bronze is . popular color in spring
goods.
Gainsboroughs are coming in all their
glory.
Lilac in all shades is popu'ar for
dresses.
Norfolk Jackets nave one wide plat at
the back and one in front.
Broad Chantilly and guipure lace are
used for trimming nantes.
Shirts of silk and wool brocadc have
drapcries Of silk or soft cloth.
Silk or mohair braid is used for finish
ing the edges of tailor-madc suits.
Plush bands three inches in width are
used for trimming wooden dresses.
Plain cloth, diagonal and serge for
tailor-made dresses are of light weight.
1t is said that there are to be more rich
fabrics worn this summer than ever he.
fore.
Every material has embroidery even
cotton. and almost all these have box
robes.
Tbouob laroc bouonets are Fashionable
tbor oro h no norticu1ar graceful or
nrct,r
n"',''' "'''
tho strords
Inc ne"'s, ~nevN''"'S OF oos col'ars
arc "A7" 40 '''''''n - 'u' VI
i''' '"iS.
ftathcr stltchlnG III SILK OF contrasting
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
A Word 10 the Girls.

Counting is a perfectly proper thing,
but it should be confined to the parlor,
the sitting room, the icc-crcam saloon or
the moon'i ,ht promenade. If YOU cannot
hole vour best Young man in the good
old NAV. !,t HIM q % There are plenty of
,...l f.lI.,. L,oo., follow. ,rri,,b+
,.u,.. h.1 g ,.o,, an1,
,h.m ,...r,. IN, law. r,L.t :, ,ho
,,rI,r , .;n.,, ul,;r ,,a @~o1Ira.
,ho d,.r annL,;u . .roc,i,o go tho,,
,,cro lon ,..,r. .,o, ~, ,rr 80 hoId
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
An Industrious Helpmeet.

One Of those heroincs OF whom the
world hears but little lives near LeXing-
ton, Ga. Her name is SallIe Iansford.
Her husband has been bcdriddcn with
rheumatism for nine years, and she has
had a family Of four children, two boys
and two girls, to support. Last year she
bought 107 acres Of land, much Of 1t
original forest, and with the aid Of her
two boys, fourteen. and fifteen years old,
cleared five acres. She cut down the
trees, rolled the logs together, split the
rails, built the fence and burnt the brush
with their help, and made last year nine
bales Of cotton, also corn and peas
enough for her own use, paid 800 pounds
for rent last year, paid her store account
aad paid $40 on her land. She has
bought her meat for this year, and paid
for il. In addition to this she has done
the cooking and gone to market with
cgg3 and chickens.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

\ correspondent says that the one
woman in Nv York who is favored by
fortune in tie respect Of beautiful
dimplc3 above all her sister, is Mrs.
Florence Kicc-Knox, the singcr. Her
fair. round face, when she laughs or
smiles, shows a number of deep dlmples
about her mouth and in either check
which add greatly 10 her beauty and
Cause much envy among her associates.
Why or how dimplc, in. q woman's face
can be subject to the capriccs Of fashion
is a question not easily decided, but GER
tain it is that they play their party upon
the stage for a generation or two and
then disappear almost entirely for a de-
cadc. Fifty years ago dimplcs were one
Of the REQUESTS Of perfect beauty, but
they are rarely seen now. Perhaps this
i, well, for, alack there lies more peril
in one dimplc than in twenty swords, and
the world is wicked enough as it is.
There have been efforts at various times
to produce artificial dimples by various
processes, but with little success. Their,
i no charm except about the genuine,
laughing, chang NJ, come-and-go dimplc
Of We OIicn time.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
An Unfortunate Michigauder.

a man was canVaSslng IN southern LA
kota to raise money for the Homestead
monument which it is proposed to erect
at Mitchell. He rode up to one stack
and addressed a man sitting in front OF it.
"Good- morning, my friend"
"G'-mornin'."
"Fine day"
oval, nuthin' extra"
Glow are times with you2"
"Poor, stranger, blame poor"
"What's the matterG"
ooh, wheat's SO dang low an I hain't
got none to sell neither"
Il am canva,sing for"
Don't want no hal. INSURANCE"
sBut this isn't insurance Of any kind,
it IS"
.'Got all the fruit trees l want"
eyes. but I'm not a tree agent if you
hadn't. This is something that I'm sure
you Will like to have your name"
Never sign 10 papers to strangers"
"Of course, but let me explain. We
are irving to raise moneyto erect a monu-
ment to the homestead law, and"
is it dead, pardnera"
''No, the idea is to erect an imposing
granite shaft 100 feet high in the center
Of a quarter section of the land to per-
petuate the memory of the untold bene-
fits Of .he homestead law"
Eyes, l calkilate they are untold. I
don't hear much bout 'em in these parts"
What. don't you think you have de-
rived great benefits from the homestead2"
Not that | + knows Of
but it was free land to you"
"No 'twan't."
"Why not?'
Had ter live on it an work it an
most starve ter death"
"Thcre was no use in starving"
"Might's well starve asst kill m'self
woIkin'."
NO need of either. But you could
not have got a farm without the law
"Didn't want none"
"What made you take any them"
"Cos some dang fool like you said it
was nice"
But it has given you a free home"
Glad one before"
''Then you haven't enjoyed life on
your homestead?"
"No; freeze ter death in ther winter
an blow way in Their summer
'But you can sell your land"
Don't want ter beat any other dang
fool.n
II don't believe YOU like farming"
ooh, farmin's all right when yer live
in a civ1izel country-a place where
there's some trees where a Teller kin chop,
an git q bar ~'cas;onally er a coon-why,
stranger, there amt a coon in this hull
country, and yer know it."
"Where did you live formerly2"
"Mich'gan, North'rn Michigan"
"Thcn you can't give me anything for
the monumcntP"
"Not q DANCED cent. But I'll tell yer,
eff yen get up a co!lcct'n ter build a
'sylum fer Gus ed fools that come out
here where they can't chop, er bile maple
sugar, er shoot squirls, er trap bar, er
hunt bee trees, er git eny slip'ry elm, Ell
see q hoop pole for a year, er ever hear
coon fer the hui blamed summer, why,
III chip in the with Of q good hoss."
Esteline (DaGota) Bell.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
" omen rs Inventors.

The assertion that no woman invented
anything is diclart,l to be a fiction by
the Wa>hin2t'n correspondent of the
Cincinnati Etfl'fcr. The majority of
applications filed 10y women for patents
are for Antilles used in housekeeping or
for dress or toilet. Some, however, dis
play genius for mechanism. Several have
invented sewing machines. and others
sewing machine attachments. A great
MANY applications have been made for
ratcnt9 ly females tln nr;nc;nrcs If
which have already been p,trntcd One
woman has 4 n,tcnt for an artificial Stone
composition. probably for building or
paving purposes, One has received a
patent for a disinfcctant; one for pre-
serving eggs. Another, looking to the
comfort Of her children perbans has in.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

was speaking of English women and e1
patiated, as usual, on their good health
as compared with American women, ano
the long walks they took, and finished
with the remark: sBut the English
ladies never wear their thick shoes in the
house; they always change and put On
Slippers" This idea seems to prevail to
\ great extent among American women
also, that it is a proper thing to wear
slippers in the house. This may be a
good plan for those who live In houses
kept at a summer heat at all times and
never 90 out except when attired for
visiting, shopping, or something OF that
kind. It is also a relief to the house
keeper who has been on her feet all day
TO sit down in the evening with her slip
pcrs on.
But the practice of wearing slippers in
the morning, when one is liable to be
called on to step out doors at any mo-
ment while the grass is wet with dew, is
productive Of wet feet, which in Its re-
turn is one Of the most fruitful causes of
colds and all the evils tina follow in their
train. In the fall and winter months,
too, the floors are cold in the morning,
and a good thick-solcd shoe is much
more comfortable than a low-cut slipper,
even though the latter may appear a
little more like house dress. The fact
that they can be so much more easily
and quickly put on than a shoe may per
haps be one reason for preferring them,
but that should not be CONSIDERED az
a reason.
We are not speaking of the wear of
slippers during the hot and sultry months
Of summer, but the common practice
among women of wearing them exclu-
sively around the house. Men are fond
Of donning the dressing gown and slip
pers in the evening after the chores are
done, but they do not wear them around
their work. Although they may be a rest
and change then, something that vii
support the ankles is very useful and es'
s~cntial. 1t is a great inconvenience, too,
to be obliged to change ones shoes t.
90 out on an c rand or to step out doors
Women would often be more willing t.
take walks were it not for the trouble o
getting ready. Not to dispense will
slippers altogether, for, as we have said
they are often useful, we think the gen
cral health of women would be improved
10y wearing high shoes more and slipper
less Toronto Nail.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Cremation.

A lady customer and a clerk in \ store
were discussing cremation, the clerk think,
ing 1t Almost repulsive and inhu WAY
of disposing of the dead, the lady approx
Ing Of the practice.
We'll. exclaimed the lady, Il expect
to be burned when l die
The clerk replied, thoughtfully:' i pre-.
sumo that all depends on where YOU &c
to."-Detroit Free Press.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

"As is the bud with an envious worm,"
80 is many a youth cut down by the %gnawine
worm c1nSump tiOn. But it can be made to re-
lease its hold and stop its gnawing. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" will. if
taken in time, effect permanent cures, not onlq
in consumption, but in all cases of chronic
throat, bronchial and lung diseases.
short of fame.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Satisfactory Evidence.

J. w. Graham, Wholesale Druggist, of Aus
tin, Texas, writes: have been handling
DR.. WM. HALLS BALSAN FOR THE LUNGS for
the past year. and have found it one Of the
most salable medicines have ever had in my
house for Coughs, Colds, and even consump-
ton, always giving entire satisfaction. Please
send me another gross"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Code in the Lime.KiIn Club.

Professor Burwell Cavendish, a late
local member made his debut by inquir-
ing if the club officially upheld the code.
If he was insulted, and he challenged
the insul,er, would the club stand BY
him?
"What would you challenge him to
do" asked the president.
ITO meet me on the field of honah,
sah."
"What fur?"
"To fight, sab"
cob, l see. Well, Brudder Cavendi.h,
my advice to you am to keep off the field
of honah. You'll git .er feet all wet,
tar yer coat-tails on the bushes, and
probably be run off by the farmers
brindled dog. When q man sasses me,
and does it to be mean, I'ze gwine to let
drive fur his nose with my bunch of fives.
OATS code huff fur anybody, an you kin
hit him on the sidewalk as we'll as to 20
OIL to some field of honah. Let us now
adjourn fur one weck.'-Free Press.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

A NEW English dictionary containing
10000 words is about to be published.
This seems to be a direct effort to favor
Senator Evarts.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

Among the $50 kinds Of Cloth Bound Dollar
Volumes given away by the Rochester N. Y
-ts5ssricGn Rurdl Home for every 81 subscrIp-
ton 10 that Great s page, IS col, Is year old
weekly. (all ok inches, from 800 to 900 pages
hound III closh) are
Law Without Lawyers. Danelson's Medical
Family Cyclopedla. Counselor.
Farm Csclopedla- BOYS Useful pa=times.
Farmers and Stock Five Years Before the
breeders Guide. Mast.
Common Sense in Peoples History OF
Poultry Yard. United States.
World Cyc.opedia. Universal History O;
What Ever One AL Nations.
Should Know. Popular History Civil
War Goth Sides.
Any o,s book and paper one year. pos paid.
Sl-i5 only. Satisfaction guaranteed. Refer
tnce Hon. c r. Parsons, Maror Rochester.
@Anp Is &c RURAL HozE Co. L1D., Rcches-
ter. y. /.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Lea's Springs, Granger Co., {. Tenn.

Only 81 miles from knnxyiie-by railroad or daily hack.
Fine mountain and cav scenery. elevated. romantic.
cool, healthy: superior natural mineral wateTs-NGite
Sulphur, Black Sulphur, Cnalyteate, Lime and Free
stone. Hot and cold sIlphnr baths; good society and
amuSeueDts: new buildings, extra good fare and rcas-
enable rates. Address VI. j. HUGHES, PROHIBITION,
for GnscrlufIEe na1unhleis.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

Fame, like lightning. generally strikes q
man who i not expecting it.
LEA'@ SPRINGS. East Tennessee. Is a reason
able and tirSt-class summer resort. See adv.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

Good deeds" once said the cele6 PEas 9
Richter. ring clear through Heaven INA
bell" One OF the best deeds IS 10 anerhha .
human sufrerinrs Last fall my daughtef
vas in decline says Mrs. Mary nfh ,sonebt
Nontrose, Kansas, and every oodf buas.
she was going into consumption. fos neI a
bottle of DR.. Il. V. Pieree's 'Favorlte llestLip,
ton and il cured her" Such facts as the aoo'e
need 10 comment.
II is often hard TO be just. out most ahto
can preach justice With first-cta>s taS
For DYSPEPSIA. 1snIGESNoS. depression %
spirits. general debility in their yarious i.
Also rs @ preventive aSa;nst fever ehu %,Sor.
other intermittent fevers,the r erro-I II H.
Rted Elixir OF Calisaya," made ny CaSSs.rs+s
ard & Co. New YORK.. and sold hy All Ilo.s =
J.: the best tonic; and for patients 49,.
from fever or cthe~ sickness II mas @9uh
The Brown Cotton Gin is - MOL.
1t is simply perfect" Has ~ the LsteS5i
improvements ann is delivered 'r'4 - -
charges al any accessible point. SEND 10 ON.
pany at New London. Ct, for catalogue = SA
Your merchant 70 order one for Won.
No Opium in P:so.e Cure for Consumption
Ctrte Hhcfc other relnedie5 IaI. go
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Killing Time.

Whist IS a pleasant way ofkilling time? Eat
ing dates. but sometimes they are indige~t'-
he. and effect the bowels. which a dose of DR..
h.gscrs' Huckleberry Cordial viii cure.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

~off. pElant aud glossy hair results fr0n the
use of Hans HAIR kenewer.
FOR !mparting tone and strength 10 the
slomaca aver. and bowels. take Ayers Pills.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

If YOT feel as though water. was gathering
around the heart (heart-dropsy1 or have heart
rheumatism. palpitation OF the heart with suf-
location, sympathetic heart trouble-Dr. Kill
lter's oCEAN-NEED regulates, correc;s and
cures
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
Nomrn's ~Nliuners.

A gentleman who had travelled a great
deal and spent some years in England
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
big Money In 1t For Tsp

\sv.rteh a secretto anybody who is eagerly
iGQlI>.tlye Ia know il.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

IL some OF our restaurants the customer is
che who does the most Whiting.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17

Being entirelyvegetable, no particular care
Is required While using DR.. Pierce's pleasant
PuIsative Pellets" They operate without dis
turbaECe to the constitution, diet, or occupa-
tlon., For SICK headache. constipation, impure
blood, dizziness, sour quotations from the
stomach, bad taste in the mouth, bilious al
tacks, pain in region of kidneys, internal
fever, bloated feeling about stomach. rush OF
blood TO head, take DR.. Pierce's Pellets" By
druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-07-17
".What fur2N
Proof Positive.

"Reform, sir. is the watchword Of the
hour. Every city department needs re.
organizing.'
The police are very efficient, think
"Not at all, sir. They neglect thei.
duty sh%lmcfully."
''Nention an instance"
In one single ward down town THEN
are eight players on the accordeon.'