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Teachers and Directors Meeting.
Evansburg, Pa

The adjourned meeting of the
Teachers and Directors Of Washing
ton county, was opened in Lampson's
Hall Monday June 4th by County
Superintendent; rewards were also
made by Profs. Chas. Mason and Cox,
and R. M. X. Deakins' Directors, de-
failing the advantages Of graded
course of instruction in our Public
Schools, both to the greater efficiency
OF the teachers and the better advance
ment and more thorough instruction
of the pupils.
The committee APP pointed for the
purpose at previous meeting then
reported course of instruction and
adapted to our text hoods, of seven
grades similar to that OF Knox Co.
which has been in successful opera
ton for several years. After much
discussion the report of the committee
was unanimously adopted.
A motion was carried requesting the
County Superintendent to beg our
Honorable County Court for funds to
print manual for the use of tn
Teachers and Directors OF the county
containing the graded course Of in.
struction. The question Of Normal
for the county was discussed. The
attendance of the Teachers and Di-
rectors both was large. On motion
the meeting then adjourned sine die
F. f. YOUNG
Secretary.
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Democratic County Convention.

In pursuance to q call OF the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Wash
ington County, convention of DEM
ocrats met at Jonesboro, June, 9th,
1888, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the county Offices. The
convention organized by electing, A.
S. Deadrick, Chr, and W. L. Patton,
Sec.
On motion OF DR.. A. G. Hoss, Geo.
w. Willett was nominated by accla-
nation for sheriff.
The following were placed in nomi-
nation ror Trustee Guss Kincheloe,
OF the 18th, Dist, Madison Campbell,
OF the 10th Dist, Jones Nelson, of the
18th, Dist.
LIST. Ballot, Kincheloe, 211a; Camp
bell, 25A Nelson, IA 5-12th.
End. Ballot, Kincheloe, 1715; Camp
bell 251a, Nelson, 1874.
Srd. Ballot Kincheloe, IA; Camp.
bell, 391a Nelson, 1873.
4th. Ballot, Kincheloe, 10 ; Campbell
So; Nelson, Is.
9Th. Ballot, Kincheloe, 6; Campbell
"a; Nelson, 1.
On motion Campbells nomination
was made unanimous.
The following were placed in nomi
nation for Tax Assessor: E. G
Mcclure, OF the 9th. Dist, L. G. Berry
OF the 9th. Dist, Clihu Keebler, of thu
9th, Dist, - Taylor of the 14th
Dist.
LIST. Ballot, Mcclure, IS t; Berry, IL a
Keebler, 141a Taylor, 16.
End. Ballot, Mcclure, ~; Berry 81
Keebler, IL Taylor, 1917.
9rd. Ballot, Berry. 361a; Keebler, 0
Taylor, 241@.
4th, Ballot, Berry IS; Keebler, 0
Taylor, TX.
| Mcclure was withdrawn on the 3rd
ballot.
The nomination OF l.. G. Berry wa
made unanimous.
The nomination OF Representative
postponed, subject to a call of tn
County Executive Committee. TIL
Convention then adjourned.
VIM. L. PATTON.
Secretary.
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Cleveland and Thurman.

The work Of the Democratic Nation
al Convention is ended, and it leaves
nothing to regret. Earnestness and
enthusiasm marked its every stage
and if, occasionally, there occurred
sharp differences Of opinion, they serv-
ed only to strengthen the character
OF the work done and to emphasize
the absolute harmony Of the conclu-
sion. Two better candidates could
not have been chosen; and, headed
by them, the party moves forth to
certain and glorious victory.
The Democratic party goes once
more before the people, and with a
declaration whose tone is proud and
confident. 1t is battle cry. 1t has
nothing to excuse, nothing to palliate.
1t challenges the most careful scrutiny
OF its stewardship for the past three
years, and dwells with just pride upon
the high excellence which marks it.
All pledges to the people have been
faithfully fulfilled all prophecies of
disaster utterly disproved. In most
critical period Of our financial and
commercial history, the wisdom OF
the party's conduct has elected the
admiration of the land.
Economy, retrenchment, reform a
return to constitutional principles; OF
earnest effort to lessen the burdens OF
the people, to break the grasp Of mo-
nopoly, and to preserve to all the just
fruits at honest labor, and the full
rights Of free citizenship-these are the
features which have marked the re-
turn of the Democratic party to Ma
tional power, and which have restor-
ed confidence to the country. Thus
equipped, well-officered and ably led
the disciplined hosts Of Democracy
have no cause to fear even the power
full enemy which confronts them.
: The verdict rendered at the election
of 1884 will be repeated this fall. The
Democrats have gained much in the
interval, and have lost nothing. Re
turning to power for the first time in
aquarter OF century, the party mos
conspiciously shown its ability to gov
ern and the thorough conservatism o
its methods. They enter this new
contest, Therefore, with many millions
of friends who were not with them il
!, 1884, and enter it with a ticket chosel
\ by acclaim. Cleveland and Thurman
the next President and Vice Presiden
t of the United Statesl-Cincinnat
r Enquirer,
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UNHESITATINGLY.

We say without fear of successful
contradiction that we have the best
stock of dress goods in the city, con.
sisting Of chambras, ginghams, batiste
brocades, sattens, mummie cloth
foulards, India lawns, swiss, nainsooks
cashmeres, henriettas, diagonal, cam
els hair cloth, tricots, French bourets
French Mates, albatros, plaid worsted
stripe worsted, silks, &C., &C., all O
which we sell low down for cash ex
cept the &C., &C., which we propose tc
exchange for moonshine, yard fol
yard.
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New Factory.

Yesterday application for charter
was made by "The Knoxville I'M
provement Street Car" Company.
The charter members are H. X. Sans,
]. M. McFerrin, Fritz Staub, G. M.
Fouche apd S. G. Heiskeli, all well
known citizens of Knoxville except
Mr.. Sans, who formerly lived in up
pei East Tennessee, but will now set
tie here. 1t is understood that the
company has been organized to make
an improved street car. The first
named gentleman has patented a
street car, a car which has motor
power of a peculiar character. This
car is said to be so constructed that no
horses are needed. The Company
will also manufacture any and all
kinds of street cars, it is said. 1t is
proposed TO be ready for business as
quickly as possible.-Knorvilie Trib-
une 7th inst.
Mr.. H. X. Sans, the inventor OF the
above mentioned pattern street car
power, is an old resident of Johnson
City and was in the city last Monday.
He is the inventor of road engine
chat has a wonderful power and had
one made here at the Johnson City
Foundry and Machine Works. This
street car that he is now at work on
works on the same principle and when
the car that the company has COM
pleted was tried the other day it work
ed like a charm. By this peculiar
power street car may be easily pro-
PEELED at the rate,of 10 miles an hour
when loaded by one man. The peo-
pie Of this section will be glad to know
that Mr.. Sans efforts are at last TO be
crowned with success. This power
will revolutionize the street car bust
ness and we know OF no one better
qualified to take the lead in this mat
ter than Mr.. Sans.
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Gov. Taylor was given royal well
come upon his recent visit to Robert
son county. He delivered an address
to the students of Neophagan College
and at the close there was an episode
that is best told by the NashviHe DEM
Ocrdt.
At the close of the Governors ad-
dress, when the manifestations OF ap-
plause had subvided, bevy of beau
tiful lady students, composed of Miss
es Mamie Villines, Leila Blackman,
Belle Gourley, Sudie Glidewell, Ola
Yates, Susie Covington, Emma White
and Ella White, came forward, one at
time, and presented the Governor
each with rare boquet, accompany
ing tine presentation with appropriate
remarks. The young ladies received
in turn salute on their cherry lips
from the Governor, to the great merri.
ment OF the crowd, although neither
the ladies nor the Governor seemed tC
mind it.
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The Campaign.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 12.-Dr.
John M. Driver, OF Waverly, Tenn,
and amember of the Humphrey county
Democratic committee, has made ar
rangements for Gov. Taylor to- make
the initial speech OF his campaign at
Waverly, July 2lst, to which the Gov
ernor has consented. Big prepare
tions will be made and the opening
gun will doubtless be fried in the
presence of large multitude, as the
surrounding counties will be out in
force.
Gov Taylor is besieged with applca-
tions and invitations to speak at var
ious places, and on various occasions
But says he will be forced to decline
them all, and will make no public ad
dress until he formally opens the
campaign at Waverly in July.
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II you love your children in Gods
name do not remain longer indiffer-
ent and inactive.
Why is it the youngmen Of johnson
City are not filling positions Of trust
and profit in the trade centers Of the
country? why, it is because lack OF
education, begets naturally q lack Of
self confidence, therefore, they do not
seek, and as consequence they are
unknown to the business world.
Jonesboro, Greeneville, Rogersville,
Morristown, Loudon, Sweetwater, Ath.
ems and Cleveland all have represen-
tation in either one or the other of our
Southern Wholesale markets, and
their young men in many instances
are not only getting good salaries upon
which they live and accumulate, but
are contributing to the support Of theil
parents and the education of younger
brothers and sisters. Let us have s
school that will be an honor to John
son City. Then parent, you should
from a sense of love and duty to your
children, see that they attend schoo
and by every means in your power
cooperate with the teachers, and by
such cooperation and hearty support
yuo will be lending encouragement tC
the teacher in the discharge of his az
duous duties. Heartily,
G. K. LIDE.
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JOHNSON Cry, Tenn, July -, 1888.
Mr.. EDIToR.-My thoughts being upon
the subject, ! would say that it does APP
pear strange indeed to me, that our
citizens are so Indifferent on the sub
ject of schools. Itseems high time we
we're giving serious thought to the
great work Of inaugurating a system
Of public graded schools. The season
for beginning the fall term is near at
hand, and when we think of the indif-
ference that characterizes the action
of our people it is simply astonishing.
Why do the parents not urge a meet
ing OF the citizens interested, and in
convention adopt some plan by which
a graded school may be had? ! do
not believe there is another town in
the State with the population and pre-
tensions of johnson City, no nor in the
United States, where there is SO much
illiteracy among the children-and
where does the blame for this state Of
affairs rest? Is there no relief for this
unhappy, unholy state of affairs? Can
we not do something for our boys and
girls whose native intellects are bright
and only need the higher polish of q
thorough English education to make
them the equals of any children? Par
ents look for one moment at the great
responsibility resting upon you tC
whom, God has given these precious
charges, aud then | believe you viii
feel it in your hearts to go forward ex
erting your best efforts to work up
meeting of the citizens to discuss anC
devise plans for the establishment OF
graded school in our prosperous youny
city. Don't sit idle, but consider tn,
interests of your children, and 90 L
work for school in which their mind
may be trained and prepared for th,
duties that await them when they shall
have grown to man and woman-hood
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A lifelong Democrats Opinion Of
Taylor.
Editor West Tennessee Leader.

Editor West Tennessee Leader.
As lifelong Democrat, whe voted
for the Democratic candidate in 1910
j am rejoiced at the nomination Of r.
l.. Taylor for governor. This nominal
ton is a source of rejoicing, because
his nomination and election vindicate
not only him but the Democratic par
ty Of Tennessee by showing that we
did not elect governor guilty OF the
crimes attributed to him by disap'
pointed office.seekers.
Second-His nomination shows that
the democracy Of Tennessee have laid
aside the asperities OF the war and
nominated Union man for governor.
This is a complete answer to the
charges made against us by our north
ern enemies.
Third-The convention, without 9
dissenting voice, compl;mented in the
highest manner the democratic ad
ministration OF Tennessee for the LAS
twoyears, OF which X. l.. Taylor wal
head.
Ifany men now oppose Taylor they
are trying to destroy the democrat
ic party for his defeat, OF which, how
ever, there is no danger, would de,
stroy the democratic party Of the state
If all the men who fail to get Office
from a governor or president should
refuse to sustain him, how could W.
keep up o democratic administration
and enable the party to succeed.
Let. there be no bitterness OF feeling
let the past be forgotten; all unit
upon the party ticket, give il an en-
thusiastic support and an overwhelm
ing triumph will follow.
A LTFE-LeSe DENOoRAT
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We are agents for the sale Of Jacob
Reed & Sons custom made clothing,
one of the oldest established clothing
houses in Philadelphia, Pa. We have
samples Of goods, styles and prices,
and if 20 want perfect fit-,and.goodt
to suit you, come and select your goods
and let us take your measure. Terms
cash on delivery of goods.
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The Banks Trial.

NASHVILLE, June Fin the Banks
trial to-day several speeches we're de-
livered. The lawyers for the defense
plead self-defense. One of them, w.
H. Washington, averring that the
laws of the United States and the con.
stitution of the state of Tennessee
gave Banks the right to do what he
did.
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Are You Intending to Build Home!

If so send us your address and a 81
bill or postal note for our new book
containing over Fifty different styles
and plans of houses, costing from
5000 to $4,000, suitable for city, town
or country, arranged by the best ar
chitects in the United States and Eu-
rope. The book gives pictures and
plans of each house, showing just how
they look when completed. Any car
penter can build from these plans. II
you ever intend to build a house, write
at once, as this advertisement will not
appear again in this paper.
Address F. G. SHEPARD,
Evansburg, Pa
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HOlstOn Telephone Company.

At meeting Of the Holston Tele-
phone Company Tuesday afternoon
in Isaac Harris Office the following
officers were elected: Frank Chritz-
man, President; Isaac Harr, Esq.
Secretary; Cy. H. Lyle, Treasurer !;
all the stockholders were made direc-
tors. 1t was decided to complete the
line to Jonesboro at once. The poles
are already distributed and Mr.. An
gel has the contract for putting them
in position and putting up the wire.
He will complete the line as rapidly
as possible and it is the intention OF
the company to be ready for business
in thirty days. The central office
here will be in the rear of Nc Farland's
drug store and in the Planters House
at Jonesboro. Several telephones will
be taken at Johnson City in the stores
and factories and by individuals who
believe that time saved is money made
and telephones are certainly time
saving machines.
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state Electoral Ticket.

For the State at Large-Albert S. Marks OF
franklin Josiah Patterson of Shelby.
First District-H. T. Huges of Claiborne
Second District-L. A. Gratz of Knox
Third District
Fourth District-W. NJ. Hammock OF Trousdale
Fifth District-W c. Houston of Cannon.
Sixth District-Eli T. Morris OF Davidson.
Seventh District-FlOurney Rivers Of Giles.
Eight Dis.rict-R. P, Cole OF Henry.
Ninth District
Tenth District-H, NJ. Hin of Shelby
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ONCE MORE
WE GREET YOU
WITH COME AND
SEE US AND OUR GOODS.

We need not tell you that we have
Gas boys say the daisiest stock of
goods in the city. You need only
come and see for yourself, and then if
you are not convinced We are sure no
amount OF talking on our part could
do it.
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The statement is made in several pa
pers of prominence that Judge Thur
man is "nearly seventy-six years old"
According to Lalmon, the Judge was
born on the 1Sth OF November, 1918,
so that he will be exactly seventy-five
years old on the very day that he is
elected Vice.President. Cincinnati En-.
quirer.
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The Nashville Democrat has recently
been enlarged to an eight column
newspaper. The Democrat is one Of
the soundest democratic dailies in the
State and is a first-class newspaper in
every respect.
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Hominy, rice, faxed oats.

1t is now quite cool, but later in the
season it will be very warm, and you
will want to keep cool, the way to do
it is to call around and get you fan.
We have them from 2 cents to $1.25.
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GEN. SHERIDAN is still improving
and it is thought now that he may re-
cover. Sixty millions Of people trust
that he may.
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Best coffee only 20 cents.

When you want to buy lots of goods
for little CA S H just call around
this way and you will find goods so
cheap as never vas.
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BE WISE

Now and henchforth, and when you
want shoes, and good value for the
money, buy you a pair OF Ziegler
Bros. shoes and you will not be disap-
pointed.
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Day and Might

During an acute attack OF Bronchitis,
ceAseless tickling in the throat, aud an
exhausting, dry, hacking cough, afIlict
the sufferer. Sleeps banishcd, and great
prostration follows. This disease is also
attended with HoarsenoSs, and sometimes
Loss of Voice. 1t Is Liable to become
chronic, involve the lungs, and terminate
fatally. Ayers Cherry Peetoral affords
speedy relief and cure IN eases Of Bron-
chltis. 1t controls the disposition to
cough, and induces refreshing sleep,
have been practicing physician for
twenty-four years, aud, for the past
twelve, have suffered from annual attacks
Of Bronchitis. After exhausting MI the
usual remedies
Without Relief,
tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t helped
me Immediately, and effected a speedy
cure. g. Stoveall, NJ. D., Carrolton, Miss.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is decidedly the
best remedy, within my knowledge, for
chronic Bronchitis, and all lung diseases.
M. A. Rust, NJ. D., South Paris, Me.
Twas attacked, last winter, witlra severe
Cold, which, from exposure, grew worse
and finally settled on my Lungs. BY
night sweats was reduced almost to q
skeleton. My Cough was incessant, and ]
frequently spit blood. My physician told
me to give up business, or would not
live a month. After taking various RENEE
dies without relief, l was finally
Gurad Nv lIeinu
two bottles Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1
am now IN perfect health, and able TO
resume business, after having been pro-
nounCed incurable with Consumption. -
s. P. Henderson, Saulsburgh, Penn.
For years / was In decline. had
weak lungs, and suffered from Bronchitis
and Catarrh, Ayers Cherry Pectoral re-
stored me to health, and have been for q
long time comparatively vigorous. In
case of sudden cold always resort to
the Pectoral, and find speedy relief
Edward e. Curtis, Rutland, Vt.
Two years ago suffered from severe
Bronchitis. The physician attending me
became fearful that the disease would ter
inmate in Pneumonia. After trying varl-
GUS medicines, without benefit, he finally
prescribed Ayers Cherry Peetoral, which
relieved me at once. continued to take
this medicine a short time, and was cured.
Ernest Cotton, Logansport, Ind.
Ayers Cherry PeCtOraI,
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; Elk bottles, 81
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For Governor +:
state Executive Committee.

First Dist rlct-Isaac Harr of Washington.
Second District-J. F. Lewis of Knox.
Third Distrlct-John A. Moon OF Hamilton,
Fourth Dlstrict-J, L. Mckenzie of Lincoln.
Fifth District-H. b. Williams OF Franklin.
sixth District-M. Savage OF Montgomery.
Seventh District-W. L. GriGsby of Dickson.
Eighth Distriet--W. r. Robertson of Madison.
Ninth District--John NJ. Nichols of Dyer.
Tenth Distrlct-N. W. Baptist of Upton.
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Ii man should eat pins we are GER
tain that he will be stuck, so are they
who buy goods without a thorough
examination. We invite the very
closest inspection of our goods.
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We mean to do lots OF business this
year, and our object is to offer goods
for cash on small margin ambush off
larger amount Of goods and thus
make our profit, true we will have to
work the harder to do this, but it will
be no disadvantage to you.
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Don't forget that we sell St. John,
Kirkham & Co.'s shoes at cost for
cash.
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For Trustee
MADISON CAMPBELL.
For Tax Assessor :
L. G. BERRY.

JAY JoULD spent yesterday in
Knoxville. He is touring the South.
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Our satteens from 81 4 to 20 cents for
American, and 90cents for fine French
Satteens we are sure can not be turn
ed down.
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Gentlemen, DONOt Make Belva Blush.
Iowa News.
Three weeks hence the candidates
will have stripped for the Presidential
race.
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Ladies cashmere scaris in album
dance at prices ranging from 20 cents
up to $4.25.
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Planning Mil.

We are now ready
to furnish the people
of Johnson City and
vicinity with Floor
ing, w eatherboarding,
Shingles, Sash, Doors,
Blinds, and all other
House-Building Mate
rial. We will handle
the Best Goods on the
market in our line and
at prices as low as this
kind Of material can
possibly be furnished.
We invite a personal
inspection of our stock
and respectfully solicit
the patronage Of all.
StrattOn ! Stratton.
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LII WYERS.
DOBERT BURROW,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
CHANCERY,
Johnson CITY. Tenn

MI practice In the Law and Chanceiy Court,
OF the counties OF Washington, Sullivan az rtars
Johnson and Uniceh Collections made any.
where In East Tennessee.
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Ladies we have superabundance
of satin, grosgrain, crown, pignot and
watered ribbons, it will be q real salts
faction to you to examine our stock
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County OMces.

For Sheriff:
GEORGE W. wILLETT.
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Our stock OF velyeteens and plush,
for thinning, is the most complete that
you viii in the burg
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We have more hats and less prices
than you will be apt to find outside of
our house.
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Best calico, that will wash all right
good fabric and colors, at ~ cents
These are standard goods, best styles
Other standard calicos and good style
at 7 and 81 cents, then we gradual!
go down in price to 5 and 4 cents pc
yard, and we have in all about thre,
miles or over 1000 yards and we wan
to sell it bad nough to give you bar
gain.
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Take g peep at our hamburg and
nainsook embroidery laces and ruch-
ing.