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The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE oou1p.

sATuRDAY-tred Shaw and Henry Kane Ton,
ces; ,ri oRRlg days in the county jaij. haiie Lar
the county Jail ihree months In
oyep snTa n =, ,snnSmwah nnn S House of i'll fame Bound
S1OO bonds. e'onu' bound over IN
Frank AS a; MScGllnchg. illegal TRANSFORMATION NJ
Sank fnsn wcs1;nd sny and costs. Appealed
and costs. 'Hhs' rlheu $lO
S100 and costs. Appealed. Sei@uie' flned
costs. u Too anu
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
U. S. DISTRICT COURT
BEFORE Jupcr wFpR

,.SATURDAY-Albert G. Gay g. Co. VS.. schooner
Mlnnle Y Taylor, Horace NJ. Sargent claimant.
tween the schOoners Minnie c. TayIor and Sata.
In hearing.
Woodman g. Thompson.
Charles IT Ifttla6ald
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
Y ADvERTIsEmENTs rO.DA,
sYMproMs OF coNsIT,IprIov

PORT DRAM, MORRIS Co, N j. MarehI7, 1884.
MY business Is that Of sharpening mine drills,
ana am much exposed to smoke and gas About
three years ago began to have bad cough
WIN considerable Indigestion and pains in my
chest NY physician told me had symptoms of
consumption. by the advice of my father, an old
ifieha OF bhANDErH's PILLS commenced using
mat valuable remedy. BY the time had got
throheh the second box begai to pass very
disasreeapie humor or pus, began to improve
very rapidly after this, and grew stronger ana bet
ter every day. My cough is now well. 1 sleen
well at night and have no more indigestion.
WILLIAM j. SHARPLEs
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25

Advice 10 methcrs.-MRS. WINSLOW,s
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; itproduces natural quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain and the little cherub
awakes as "bright as button.' 1t is very pleas
ant to taste II sootkes the child, softens the
gums. alays all uain, relieves wind, regulates the
novels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rh9a, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle,
ian18 SM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
AID FOR EAsTPoRT.
The Contributions New Amount to
se,e4o.5o.
The following contributions were received

The following additional contributions of
goods have been left at the city messengers
office:
j. Ii. johnson, clothing.
Mrs Andrew Spring. clothing.
Miss Greeley, clothing.
DR. Spalding, clothing
Howard Gould, clothing
John Russell, clothing.
Mrs Lewis, clothing.
Gorham Me-, Dorcas Society, two barrels of
clothing
Mrs. Haines, clothing.
Mrs. Emery, clothing.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25

In Conway. N. H.. suddenly. George II. Har.
mon Of Portland. Maine, aged 38 years Youngest
son of the late Mary and Joseph Harmon Of Cor
ham, Maine. [Western papers please copyl
In Florida. Oct 8, Marietta, wife OF VIM Glover
and youngest daughter OF the late Alexander and
Mary Barker of Deerlng. $50
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
DEATHS

aannhin IN tlls clty Oct 21, Margaret Louise, infant
aanSnter o.in OF Frank Il. and M. Louise Holland,
aged n months 16 DAYS.
liam IN iEls city Oct 20, Maud A. daughter Of Will
ii'iil TE, anu Julia A Hoadley, aged IL months.
"a r uaerai IN B this Monday afternoon at 3 O'clock
rear q 50 Washington street.
Halifax papers copy.
ana Ellen Libby, of Portland.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon. at 2.3o oelock
from No. s4la Salem street. 0"'
years - Hna' AA'P'0"' as0" q
In Damarlscotta, Oct. IA. Harriet CHAPMAN.
ageu 90 years months.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Postoffice ThievIng Denied.
A NIGHT OFF.

Tonight Sheppard's selected company will
appear at Portland Theatre in"A Night Off,
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25

some glory and little money. Under MS
coaching the Potomacs have won five races
and % medals the mast season.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25

II there ever was specific for any one com
plant, then Carters Little Nerve Pills are spe
cihc for sick headache, and every woman should
know this Only one pill dose.
oef12 es "a, aaodp.,..,..
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25

HARPER's BAzAR.-Ths beautiful weekly pub
iication is welcome visitor TO the parlor circle
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
eelyed by N. G. Fessenden. 4s4 Congress street
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
The Death Rate.

The whole number.o of deaths in the city for
last week was IA, from the following
causes:
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-25
sM&MSw1u
Kind friend. that nervous. hacl
Mw&s&w

cough is dragging you to consumption and the
grave. Do not longer delay. Procure Adamsons
Balsam at once. 1t is an unfailing remedy for
coughs, colds and lung disease.
oct25 MwSsS,w
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
How Pepnermint Is Raised.

Along the banks of Garargua riveI,
which flows through the southern portion
ca Wayne county, may be seen at this
season Of the year large fields Of green.
colorcd plants about eight inches in hight
extending over an extensive aren. 10
botanist mentha peperita Is the name by
which it is known, but to the world IN
general it is peppermint. In this compara-
lively small area sevcn-cighths CT all the
peppermint in the world is raised. Inc
low, mucky land, is plowsd in the spring
1t is then laid of in burrows eighteen
inches apart, and sets, portions Of old
plants, are planted closely together in the
row. This is done early in April. The
roots are transplanted every other year
1t takes about eight square rods OF roots
as they lie upon the ground to plant an
acre. The roots that are planted this
after the crop is gathered, will be trans
planted in every other row for next years
crop. The first years crop is always the
best, because the plant is then the freest
from weeds. Usually they are allowed to
run only two years, after which the
ground IS plowed under: When the plants
have grown to about two and one-half
feet in hight they ripen.
The harvest begins usually in the last
of August. 1t is cut like clover, ewith a
cradle, and raked into cocks, when 1t is
allowed to wilt little before it is taken
to the distiilery. The process Of distilla-
ton continues to the last of October. The
plant is brought from the fields in large
wagons and tightly packed in steam
tight vats The steam is let into the bot
tom of the vat, and the oil from the
plants thus volitalizcd. The oily rapor
and steam pass through a condensing
worm into a receiver, where the oil, be-
ing lighter than water, is dipped off and IS
then put in tin cans holding twenty
pounds and taken to the refinery, where
it is refined and put into twenty-one ounce
bottles in case, labeled and shipped to
all parts Of the civilized world.-Cor. Buff
falo Express.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
JUST THING
Jones' Nest.

"Say," said little Tommy to young Jones,
who was paying his attentions to Tonlnly's
sister-attcntions not very well received by
the parents, because the young man was poor
and the daughter prospective heiress-"Say,
Mister Jones have you got n nest:"
.Joncs-1Nhat an idea that is, Tommy;
birds alone have nests.
Tommy-You amt IL bird, know, cause
yer amt got 10 wings But yon must have a
nest somewhere, all the same.
Joncs-Wcl, suppose have u nest, what
then!
Tommy-Are you al out of fcathers'
Joncs-Tommy, you are The quecrcst boy
i ever saw and ask the most prepostcrous
questions. What put al Of this stuff in your
head!
Tommy-Nothin' much, only I heard
father ask mother why that fool Jones came
to see sis so much and mother said you proba-
bly, hoped to feather your nest by marrying
her, but you would slip up on it.
Jones fees with Il large sized flea in his ear.
Texas Siftings.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Mark Twain and Dan DcQulle roome:l to-
gether in early Comstocl. days One morn
ing Dan missed lii, boots, and after rain
search he SliSpiciously inquired Of Mark, who
was lying in bed lazily smoking q clay pipe:
"Mark, 1 can't find my boots; do you know
anything about en-"
"Your boots" complaccntly replied Mark.
"Wcll, yes; threw thcm at that blasted cat
that was yowlng around the house last
night"
"Thrrw my boots ut the cat!" howlcd Dan,
il Il rage. why in HI didn't you throw
Your own boots
Dan" said Mark, after Il reflective puff or
two IF there is anything hate it is selfish
man. have Observed OF late that you arc
growing selfish What difference does it
make Whose boots were thrown At that cat::'
San Francisco Post.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
LITTLE BOYS TAKE WARNING.

Two little boys, named Jack and Jim,
In hot, or wintry weather,
No matter what the racket was
Most always were together.
-S--2- Z"
4 4 ::
But one day Jack went to the stream
To take n little swim;
He got cra.lp, which laid him out,
And here's the last Of him:
o.
Jim tackled u" green apple crop
Anl tv2I:y.TGur he ate:
He got L cra:lp, which Lent him so
They couldn't j.vl: him straight
= 81
-Dansville Breeze.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Trial by Ordeal in Russia.

A curious survival of ordeal supersti-
ton still prevails to very large extent in
southern Russia. When theft is COM
mitted in household the servants are
summoned together and sorceress is sent
for. Should no confession be made by the
guilty party the sorceress rolls up as
many little balls Of bread as there are
suspected persons present. She then
takes one of these balls, and addressing
The nearest servant, uses this formula:
'If you have committed the theft the ball
will sink to the bottom of the vase, but if
you are innocent it will float on the
water" The accuracy Of this trial, how
S seldom tested, as the guilty person in
rariably confesses before his turn arrives
20 undergo the ordeal.-Chambers' Jour
mi
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
The Penalty of Position.

The pictorial treasures Of the great Eng
lish houses are accessible to the public,
but once passed through q stately castle
in which l was a stranger, and determined
never to repeat the experience, for the
housckeepcr took me into rooms where
the work baskets Of the ladies still Uttered
the tables; the very books they had been
reading were left uncloSed, and l saw
their rustling garments leaving by one
door as entered at another. The thought
that had driven the family from their
own occupations or alnuSements marred
all the pleasure received. It happened
few days afterward that / was invited
to the same house, and I told the ladies
how guilty I felt for my intrusion. But
they forgave me.
For the high English are very generous
about their works of art, their parks,
their mansions, their historical collec-
tions Nearly all give them up on one
day of the week to the world. They call
it "show day." the house is show
house." and the annoyance of the eXhibi-
ton must be very considerable. But they
take this as they do the publicity OF all
their life, their exposure to observation
and criticism-as the penalty Of their posi-
tion They expect to be conspicuous, to
have their houses examined, their private
history known. Their lineage is set down
in the peerage, and-the age Of every great
lady.is declared in the books for all the
world to read. Not a few recognize that
they have obligations because of their
rank and their grandeur. Not only are
they willing that their pictures and
statuary shall be seen, but the poor often
have q day in the week when they may
hold picnics in the park. Even the queen,
with all her love of seclusion, allows
Windsor castle to be inspected when she
is not there, and privileged strangers may
visit her private apartments, stretch OF
GOOD nature which not many democrats
would emulate.-Adam Badeau's Letter.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
Preventing the Escape Of Criminals.

The difficulty of preventing the escape
Of criminals has at all times grieved the
friends Of justice, but the most radical So
luton of the problem has probably been
devised in Gazi, q seaport town claimed
by both the Emir of Belang and the sui
tan of Zanzibar According to a CORES
pondent the municipal authorities, who
enjoy local AUTONOMY, have for years
saved the expense of burglar-proof jails
by hamstringing their malefactors and
teaching them to earn living by some
sedentary occupation. Besides being use
full, the consequent lameness prevents a
relapse, or at least the flight of sus-
pccted backslider. Exchange.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
When the Voice Fails.

DR.. Morell Mackenzie, in his last book,
"The Hygiene of the Vocal Organs" tells
is that the speaking voice usually begins
10 lose power and volume at between so
and co years of age. There is a curious
confederation of Dr. Mackenzie In Mr..
John Bright's collected speeches; for in
the course of his great speech delivered
in the rotunda at Dublin on Nov. 2, 1886,
when Mr.. Bright was 81. years old, he
said: II am very sorry that my voice Is
not what it was; and when think Of the
work that is to be done, sometimes l feel
it Is pity we grow old so fast"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
LET IIs Draw tho Veil Over This.

Idu was IL little girl whose Aunt Eunice had
given her hcautifuldoll, with plump painted
lers In fooling around dolic's calves with n
pin Ida ran across the first grief Of her life
After the sawdust had quite run ont, dollie's
neither limbs looked like Aunt Eunice's hustle
when it was hung mp for the night. The
years fled. Ida was the village belle now,
with sure enough lover who had the love
liest legs in the bicycle club. Bert had called
on Ida on his way home from tho first spring
meet, when the new dog, which knew him
not, nippcd at his calves b. way of sample
Alas! But let us draw the veil. You rcrncm-
Der the incident of the doll and the pin! These
criefs of women arc terrible in their intensity
Buffalo Express.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
4 Machine for Working Ramie.

4 machine for working the ramie plant
has just been completed in Pittsburg
which is pronounced u success. The green
stems are introduced between rollers at
one end of the machine, and, after passing
between various others which hackle,
stretch, scrapc and beat-the whole pro-
cess being aided by a flowing jet OF water
which acts us a cushion, lubricant, and
llux-the fiber comes out ut the other end
III beautiful condition and etfectually
cleaned at one operation. 1t is claimed
thut the machine will make thousands OF
acres OF waste lowland in the United
States capable Of q $500 annual yield
ChicnrO News
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
SHE DEMANDED AN ENCORE.

dc SIT on bicycle as. straight as all icycle, and
she on n tricycle. rode by his side.
He talked like jolly fop and nnught could his
folly stop, with all kinds Of loly pop cnliven-
in3 the ride.
At last incidentally, more instnctively than men,
tally, he grew sentimentally saccharine
sweet.
And he told with intensity Of loves strong pro-
rcnsity, its force and immcnsity, its fervor
and heat
Just then DER some hummocls he sprawled out
kcrummux, and she thought what q lum-
mux to tumble just then.
Bu. he climbed to bis station, while she said with
elation: "Renew your narraton say it
over again" Life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26

Electricity is now applied to the bleech'
ing Of cotton and linen fabrics.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
The Farmers Innocent Wife.

Stumps, the farmer has married q city girl
who is trying to learn country ways. She
has heard her husband say that he must buy
dog and responds: oh, yes, do, C!lawles.
buy n setter dog He can be watch oog at
night and set on the eggs all day; for I can't
make the hens set, though I've held 'eln down
an hour at tine."-Life
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
JottinCs From Life.


The cow-less dairyman's bread seems likely
to fall oleomargarinc side down.
1t is said that the position of the eagle on
the trade dollar is due to its horror at finding
itself in such position.
PRECIOUS METAL.
Mrs. Haymaker-Strikcs mo S'maIthy
lives N better style n ever, since shc~saz
divorced.
Miss Tattle-Yes, she s livin' on the nnti-
niony the cours give her.
JUST THING.
Charles Algcrnon stepped on some zinc,
When he got out of bed for drinc,
In the middle of the night;
And such was his fright
That till morning he slept not wine.
Life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
a'E.aNe5s & MD tsEs4s a ~.

| WANT EVERYBODY TO KNOW
that present seven Icadn" PIANO
AND ORGAN FACTORIES and will sril
at Manufacturer, LOWEST CASH or
INSTALLMENT FIGURES.
am prepared to give special induce
mcnts to long time purchasers.
ANY instrument sent on fifteen days
trial.
will positively save every purchaser
from soto $50 y. II. MARCllANT,
ORANGEDUEG, 5. Z.
AtG. II. Cornclson's store.
April 22-lyr.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
A South African Bug.

One of the natural freaks Of south
Africa Is q bug which on being touched
emits a perfume and two or three Of which
carried In a wagon will scent 1t dellshs-
fully for weeks.-EXchange.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-08-26
TO the Farmers
OF
Orangeburg County:

IN TIE NEXT SIXTY DAYS MANY
ENGINES, SAW AND CORN MILLS,
GINS, &c, will be purchased hy tlie people
of this county.
Where will you get :hem" We offer q
You as good ENGINE as can he built in
the United States and high grade Of ma
chinery generally.
We have our BRANCH HOUSE III Co.
Iumbia, and as manufacturers wish to deal
DIRECTLY with our customers.
Consult your interest hy writing to lis for
prices, &c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-22
scandalous Quarrel Among Army Men.


HALIFAX. Oct. 2l.-A Catholic soldier named
Gallagher, belonging to the York and Lancaster
Regiment, which distinguished itself in the re-
cent Soudan campaign, died recently while
drunk. Canon Carmody, the Catholic chaplain,
refused to read the services of the church over
him or to bury him in consecrated ground, do
claring that. when the Bible said that no drunk
ard should enter heaven, it was q farce to hu-
manity and an insult to God and religion to give
such q Christian burial. This greatly enraeed
Gen. Lord Alexander Russell. commander of the
British army in North America, and he ordered
the funeral to be postponed until yesterday,
when the soldier was buried in the Military Gem
etery, with military honors. By special com
mand Of Lord Russell, the Protestant chaplain.
Mr.. Edwards, read the funeral service of the
Church of England over the grave. The Prot
estant chaplain, however, performed his duty
under protest and under fear of a court-martial
for disobedience. Canon Comedy, the Catholic
chaplain, cannot be court-martialed, as. while
he is regularly appointed by imperial authority,
he performs his duties under the Immediate
jurisdiction of the archbishop; bat he will nn-
doubtedly be dismissed the service. It is under
stood that Archbishop OBrien will complain
to the Duke of Cambridge, Commander in chief
of the British army. that the sacred dutiss of
his Office have been grossly interfered with By
General Russell Bitter feeling on this subject
prevails among the Catholic and Protestant
parts of the army In the garrison, and it is also
the chief subject of discussion in civil circles:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-22
Governor Porter,s speech.

This was followed by cries from all over the
house for Governor Porter. AS no came for
ward the Governor was received with much ap-
plause, the audience evidently beng in the
humor to listen. Dir. Porter said:
Fellow-citizens-I thank you cordially for this
hospitable greeting, but at this hour of the night
it would be O violation of good taste as well as OF
your feelings If ] entered upon a deliberate
speech. / was not here when Senator Sherman
began his speech, I came in afterward, but ]
heartily indorse al he said in reference to the
great claim Of General Harrison TO be elected to
the Senate OF the United States. He has faith
fully served you. and the infamous gerry
mander, by which the Republican vote is only
to be counted az one-haH Rs much az a Demo
cratic vote. is to be rebuked. Whist Is At the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-22
Another Thief Gone TO Canada.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Oct. 2~1.-Eugene NJ.
Converse. q prominent young lawyer, has gone
to Canada, taking with him 81. 900 which he had
collected on a mortgage for Eastern parties. A
letter of confession was received from him. lie
has also been several times guilty of smaller
breaches of trust, but friends helped him out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-22

To cure any scrofuloue disease or hurnor. try
Ayers Sarsaparilia. 1t ~cleanses the blood of all
impurities.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-07-21
SHERIFFS SALE.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THR
4 Third Judicial Dlstrses q Washlnglon

Tn THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
n Third Judicial Uistries ~ Wnshinrlon
TeFritoFy, hoidinE tcrnra g Hoatiie.
Ne. feQi--I hCma8 NeF. Faflon. eNecu-
Tor. and HliEa Cock eNgeulfix. ~ tha ~
tale q kaWin n. Cook. 9acenaea. plain
tia N LawHencn Stephen noosh. IGhn
Noiop. Mefcnentg Nsflonai Bank. Henfl.
eta ~. HniieF. @. o. H4Iier. aarah II.
Chafck and Charles Nain and r. n. WIN
ctesief. cup4ftners. uNEnF he hFm Rama
"a Main q Winchester. defendMmiH
Under AMI D Tfrfnauf 81 order 81 aals
iEsuc4 Out 81 tte atore naned ConFt. II
the aoore onfilled aEtiaa. dated lhe -
oaT e July. 1875 and e M directed and
delivered, have duly ievina unan the
prcpeFsy dea1Ff BED III aata order ~ nain.
and - fnliow4 t8Utt.
f,qle I've 81. sfx ~ ssvea f1) and eiehi
-, hioc< lfiF-1yr titI. 81 q. e. Tefffis
dfz1 addition 30 he toWn tuoW cIlFi cf
EaNtsia. kiUR eonnry. W. r.
Notice i therefore hcFekg given that On
suaardaY. ths tfh aay ~ Aurual.
1o8G
Al ne hour q Is oicloek 4. a. q aaif
daF. mt t1a Court fkanan door IN the
citF q 1eafii8s King county. We4hinf
aid order 81 aaie. al tie above De-
mag p neeras.ly p aaill.g tie ladElnenf
cesss g pnn.r anciiea. % ~ hiEhesl
Tzisd q sssiria. Ne ff,h Az 81 InIr.
iII5 ahnag q KinT coanig. Ut
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-07-21

The Board ct Directors Of School
District No. l, % King county, Wash
ington Territory, have deemed e, "a
their judgment, advisable % submit to
the qualified sohaol electors Of said die
tried az onasfinn whether 4 eueclal "a
ahall be raised 90 furnish additional
purchase supplies and other appliances
ana apparatus fer seaehinR.
Notice Is therefore given 10 the quali-
hed electors Of School District No. /, Of
King county, Warrington Territory.
that an election viii be held 90 BatuF.
day, the aist day Of July, A. D., 1855, 81
the old North School house, on Pine
street. near Third street.. ID she city Of
Seattle. in said county and Territory,
e which election viii be Submitted TO
the elsotcEs Of said district the question
Of voting special tax 70 furnish id
ditional school facilities for said dis
frict, and for the purchase sf supplies
aad other appliances and apparatus for
teaching. ID viii Be necessary 10 raise
the sum 81 cen thousand dollars for said
purposes. The polls will Be opened fuE
the reosptlon Of votes af o'clock 3. u.
Of oaid DAY, and viii be kept opon until
o'ciook D. N. Of aaid day. Al electors
IL favor Of The tax will write star, yes, /"
on lhsiE ballots. and thoss opposed sax.
no.p
Dated July 8, 1885.
ID. B. WAND,
II. q. SzkuSE,
TnoMAs I. NfNoR,
Directors Of school District No. !.
King Ooaniy, Washington Territory.
LxMAN NooD,
iyl0 Clark Of saia Districs.