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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
A lsutie Awnixeuiur.

She had been rhapsodixing about Browning
for nearly an hour to young Mr.. Waldo, and
as she sat there In the Pickering freight,
shading her eyes with one shapely hand, he
thought he had never seen faircr picture.
She was about tn so on, when her little
brother opened the door.
Penelope" he said, ''can't have some Of
them cold beans you put away to cat after
Mr.. Waldo goes homc.'-New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

A Phenomcnnlly StIngy Man.
~ think that Might've Is the stingiest man
ever created"
"Whyf
"Hc was recently sick and fell into a
trance His friends supposed he was dead and
put HIM in coffin. lie returned TO life how
ever.n
"Wcllr
"wcll, now he's brought suit against the
undertaken because he won't take the coffin
back. Nebraska State Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

"Wherc WIS the African race 100 years
ngoI" asks Frederick Douglass. Nursing
George Washington and attending ON him,
Frederick, every last, solitary, lingering
man, woman and pickaninny Of 'em, sab; the
whole en,lurin' crowd, kit, cluster an film Of
cm-Burlettc In Brooklyn Eagle
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

"Do you not think. Miss Smith," he
pleaded, that in time You might learn 10
love mef'
Possibly" the girl replied. "If you could
render me a statement 81 what you arr
worth, Mr.. Jones. ] might learn 20 love You.
I'm very quick at figures New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

"A rooster that strnms on the piano l. ex-
citing tho people Of Salem, Ills" There Is
ono thing 10 be said In favor Of such a piano
player The rooster goes 10 bed at SHUTDOWN
--Norristown Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
A~aualnte,l viii, thc Na,Iy,

Mikc-Pat, II an Injun should got after
yez, would ycz runi
Pat-Shurc and wud not worked In
cigar store two wakes and divil bit am I
afraid Of Injuns.-New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
Atn raraa Hatal.

Guest lto colored porterl-I want you 10 b
nirc aud wake mo up At 8 O'Clock.
Por,cr-Ail right, boss. All yer has ter do
d Ter pull ,lc bell when yer wants ter be woke.
-Th. Mocking Bird.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

Omaha wifc--Ncarly time to clean house
again.
liushand-My graciousi Let it so this year,
can't you.
"ImpoSsiblc."
"Wcll. I'll tell you how 90 FIX IL. Don't
clean huuse; we'll movc.n-Omaha World.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

Bobby listening intentIyl-MA, b pa put
ting up q saove In the parlori
Mainma-No, dear, he l. writing with his
new fountain psn.-The Epoch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
MEMS FURNISHERS,
80 and 80 Pratt Street Under Mal.by House,
BALTIMORE, MD.

A full as sor tment of
I'm derwea ar, Ne ckwear,
Col lars, Cuffs, Handk err
chiefs, Suspenders, Ho-
siery, Gloves, studs,
Scar f-pins, etc.
We call par i Gu ! ar
attention to our lar &c
line Of Shirts--rea dy
made in White, Per Gale
and Flannel--all siz es,
embracing every var ie-
ty, style and pri ce.
Shirts Made TO Order
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21


darling" he whispered softly In the hush
Of tho twilight, while the blonde head had
nestled down an his shoulder and the fair
check flushed beneath his kiss, do you know
that deceived you once wilfully and wick
edlyr
A mufiied exclamation Of dissent escaped
from the region Of his coat collar, and no
continued:
.Whcn you told me long ago in the NOON
light that you could never marry q man who
had corns, led you to think had none; but
Il is false. have a corn-a small one. Il d
on my little toe. II doesn't trouble me any.
But now suppose must bid you farewell
forever, and sadly so from your sweet pres
encc."
"Yes, CO." she said, in firm, sad tone.
.Go tomorrow TO the nearest chiropodist,
and never let this painful subject be mcn-
toned between US again. New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

Is now prepared TO show his new styles OF Wall
Paper, and send samples 60 any part OF the
country when application Is made 10 him. VIII
send the best workmcn 60 put up the same
when wanted. viii sell Wall Paper and Win.
dow Shades at factory prices. Call on or send
to him and sec his beautiful lines.
Has no branch house or any connection
with any other house In the city.
JACOB MYERS, No. 30 Gay ST.,
inch 3i-y BALTIMORE, MD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
M Iinn.lcl for Him.

Mis- BoSton-no you play Handel!
Mr.. Caicago--DO yon take G!e for nn os;s Oh
griss,cr. Burlington Free Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
Eoson friends.

Miss wabasl-Didn't Mr. Waldo say to
you ms entered the parlor last night. Clara,
sis that the beautiful Miss Eabash"
clara-Ycs, dear, with the accent ON the
''thatn- Scrlbncr's Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21
How DyiingChild
Was Saved /!

cIcsRo. PArilros Co. I'm. Sept. 70. iss7.-
Tic following Il true account Of what your
s. S. S. tasdcns for ur little daughter. Hazel
rs,w four ycArs o,d when u months old
lunpnnpeared ON her heel. which slowly grsw
larger. The family physician thought Il was
caused by pieco u broken glass CT needle.
hut failed % bring anything 20 Hight. The
child became f,eblnr all the time, seeming 10
ioss the use OF her ies. and iiaally quit walk
ing entirely. Tie middle finger aud thumb
OF either hand became enlarged. the flesh be
cunning hard. The hip joints becams involv.
eli. 30 that wheu seventeen months old she
could not stand. having iost the use OF les
andArm. Partial curvature ofths spine alec
followed. The nervous system was wrecked.
muscles coniracsed. and there was general
wasting Of ticsh and muscle. AZ eighteen
months OF aga she was placed under thu
treatment % prominent phySiclan Of Dos
ton. MaSs.. but at tho eni Of ten months she
had decliaed 90 such degree tina: she was IN
dying condition. THIS was In April. iS>s
We took the eilild away NOS knowing what
70 do. IN this dFraaifui dilemma We were
oseFpcFxuaslsd by fr.e.lds 81 try "ane bot,
Gle" 90 sNiFr's sr.clric. which we did. and
before II had all ieen taken we Jaw change
for the better In Asr aymptom& We keptn
ur. and have done 30 20 thls day. and viii
keep % M. n the Lord wills. for many days
tocome. Gar q has brought our dying Haasi
toilfe. Co viEor. % strength and hath again.
Tho ashsn hue 1t her checks has changed 10
arosy tint, she d ahle 20 walk anywhere.
her ianguor and meianehoiy hAve passed
away, and shs ls now a hilthe. chesFful. hap
ny ron,plng child. should you wtsh % IN.
GREASE your testimonials % proof Of the
virtue Of q & a. our names and what we
have saia d bas q paFsiaa % what We 10
yOa. shoald you wish 30 nee them
kindly yourA
nEx. Y. SWIFT.
0EnrnupK 4. SWIFT
70 nox a.
Tssa,lse on n'aod and skin Diseases maIisa
Tns swisrHrsrwrt' 60. Drawer aAtiansA.oA
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-04-21

Mr.. Richard Smart, who pri,les himself on
never having missed train, succeeds, after
much hnrryins, in climbing ON to the last
Tar ~ the last trnin-
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Our spe ial ~.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
Book Notices.

In "GopET" for July we find an unusually
bright variety. Sparkling stories; an excellent
paper on Gothic; choice assortment of poetry;
sample illustrations of summer fashions; sketch
es. hints to shoppers; and directions for the
management of home affairs- This favorite
magazine was never more attractive than now.
Subscription only s2.0o year No1224 Arch
Street, Philadelphia
BRAISARD's MUSICAL WoRLD.-The June
number is now ready, containing interesting
and instructive editorials. hints. gossip. mis-
ceilany. etc. and the following new music
Jack at Sea-" % lie Chant du Bivouac." and
Z. Your Mission" s1-50 per year; single copy
IS cents. Address s. Brainard's Sons, 50 and
"a Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. o.
How TO BECOME PLGYER.-Base Ball.
with the Origin, History and explanation of
the Game. is the title of an important little
volume upon this subject. written by John
Montgomery Ward and published by the Ath-
letic Pub. Co, 1124 Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
Paper Binding 25 cts, cloth 50 cts. Mailed on
receipt of price.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
Our Candidate for President.

He will be nominated by the con-
vention and will be elected by the
people, because he will come the
nearest to filling their ideal of Chief
Magistrate. Electric Bitters has
been given the highest place, because
no other medicine has so well filed
the ideal of a perfect tonic and alter
alive The people have indorsed
Electric Bitters and rely upon this
great remedy in all troubles of Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys. For all Ma
larial Fevers and diseases caused by
Malarial Poisons, Electric Bitters
cannot be too highly recommended.
Also cures headache and Constipa-
tion- Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded Price Soc and 81
at G. F. Jones' Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
NEW SERIES, VOL. XIII. NO. 81.
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.

cHaRlssTows, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
Various items.

The Grafton Times advocates Hon.
B. F. Martin for Governor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
West Va. Penitentiary.

JUSE 2S, 1883.
Eliitor ,Spi,Tt Of J,iF;Tson Being one of sew
eral gentlemen visiting the W. Va Pcniten-
-tiary NJ Moundsville. and knowing the interest
felt in the administration of our public's insti-
tuition, we felt pleased to the thorough
manner in which the penitentiary is managed.
There are at this time 265 convicts. and they
are alf engaged in some trade. We found them
manufacturing wagons, whips of every descrip-
ton. from the boys toy whips to the Texas COW
boys pride the short handle and long lash.
that brings Texas steer to terms at long dis
tauce. The broom department, too. was sight
worth seeing. What struck us especially was
the admirable manner in Which these conriCtS
are worked they seem never idle. With the
application and attention To their work il tmnst
he very profitable to the contractors. Col
Robinson the Sup't. is thorough business
man aud clever gentleman He is strict in
his management and very humane and just to
the convicts. We were struck with the clean
illness of the penitentiary. and the substantial
meal ut noon. Certainly the state should con-
.ratulate itself having Col. Robinson in
charge of this institution. There are two def
terSon bows holding positions in this iustitu-
tion-Mr. Hunter aud Mr.. Williams. of Shcp-
lerdstown Col Robinson speaks Very highly
of them both. We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. l.. G. Hunter. who took us over the pen
| itentiary, explaining everything to us; he ia
thoroughly posted in every detail and took
pride in our surprise at the system displayed in
| the handling of so many couvicts. We were
| glad to see the confidence expressed by Col.
Robinson in Mr.. Hunter, as we take pride in
our Jefferson boys who reflect credit on their
lcounty. Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
PoETICAL.
Dance for Cleveland and for
Thurman.

Now take your partners. gentlepen,
The dance is just beginning.
Fraternal cheer, the Goddess says,
Shall have another inning.
Democracy, Columbia takes
To lead the merry german
And dauce the States in unison
For Cleveland and for Thurmani
All promenade! Now balance all!
Hit up the old cotiliion.
Terpsichore's reveiile sounds
From feet of sixty million.
For four more years of honest rule
The people will determine.
So swing your partners now and shout
For Cleveland and for Thurman.
Just move along the merry thTong,
Keep rythmic step together.
For we're assured another term
OF good and honest weather:
Wen trip the light fantastic till
We shake the haunts of norman
With jubilation at the name
OF Cleveland and of Thurman.
Salute to left, Salute to right!
Now curtsey down the middle,
The Goddess twangs the harpsichord,
The eagle plays the fiddle,
Kentucky promenades Vermont.
Maine swings Louisiana
And all the collar system waves
The glorious old tanGanR-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
May 10, 1888.

Mrs. Sidney Smith Swan has fled
bill in the Circuit Court of Bal
timore City praying an absolute di-
vorce from her husband, Dcnnell
Swan, on the ground of unfaithful-
ness. Mr.. and Mrs. Swan were mar
ried about eight years ago and have
one child-a little girl. Mrs. Swan
is daughter of the late VIM. F. Tur-
ner, of Wbeatland, four miles from
Charlestown, W. Va. and grand
daughter of Edward Patterson, of
Baltimore. e.-B1ltimore Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03

A Cur IN PRICES FOR 80 DAYS FROM
DATE.-Now is your chance to Save
Money. l will quote few prices on
work: Watches Cleaned for Sl.00,
handspring Sl.00, Hairspring 70 cts
to S1.00, Chains S100, Dials 75c. TO
S1.50, Jewels Soc. 75c. and S1.00,
Pivot 75c. to slips, Hands 4Oc. a
pair, Glass 20 to 25c. All Repairs at
the same rates. New Style Pin in
Breast Pins 1Oc., Old Style &c.
Catches 8 joints) or two for 1Jc.,
Spectacles Soldered 10 to 25c., Clock
Cleaned 80 to 75c., twenty-four hour
Clock-spring so to 75c., Hands 10c. g,
New Cords 10 to 25c, and all Repairs
done at home. No work sent away.
Can repair any make of watches that
are made. All Work is Warranted.
OF. Silver Case. American move
ments, (worth s10.OO) sell for So. 90,
Improved Manhattan Watches $3.50,
Sweep Second Stop Watch $500
II. A. l.. BURTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
Reducing the Surplus.

The disposition of the Surplus in
the L. S. Treasury engages the at
tention of our Statesmen, but n more
vital question has our attention, and
that is the reduction of the Surplus
Consumptives. Since the discovery
and introduction of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, there has
been a marked decrease in the NOR
taIity from this dreaded disease, and
it is possible to still further reduce
the Consumptives. How7 By keep
ing constantly at hand a bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery and using
according to directions, upon the ap-
perrance of the first symptoms, such
as Cough, Cold, Sore Throat,
Chest, or Side Pain. Taken thus
early a cure is guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at C. F. Jones' Drug
Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03
Cured OF Malaria.
22 FLORIDA ST., ELIZABETH, Nj,
March II. 1884.

I have been using ALLcoCK's Po-
RoUs PLAsrERs for the last five years.
Some two years ago, after having
been sick for upwards of six months
with malaria. 1 found myself with an
enlarged spleen, dyspeptic, and con-
stantly troubled with headache, and
my kidneys did not act very well
either. Having spent most of. my
money for medicine and medical adj
vice, I thought to save expenses 1
would use ALLCoCK's PoRoUs PLAs-
TIERS, two on the small of my back,
one on the spleen or ague cake, and
one on the pit of the stomach, just
under the breastbone / continued
using the Plasters about thirty days,
changing them every week. AT the
end of that time L was perfectly well,
and have remained so ever since.
GEORGE DIXON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03

A conditional contract has been
made ny the recently organized Po-
tomac Bridge Company, of which Mr..
Joseph D. Baker, of Frederick, is
president, with the Smith Bridge
Company. of Toledo, Ohio. for the
construction of an iron bridge across
the Potomac river at Point of Rocks,
at a cost of s45, ,OOO., The structure
will be about 1, 400 feet long and is
feet wide. .l-.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-07-03

Edward Hoffman,, a well-known
citizen of Winchester, is dead.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
The Drunkard's Child, Or, Ont I'm the
Snow,

Snow.
Father, please don't drive me out in the
There, among strangers, no pity to meet;
See how poor mother Is weeping; O. pray,
Father, for her sake, don't drive me away.
You never speak kindly, your looks arc so
wild:
0, smile as you used to upon your poor
child.
Dear father, havo pity don't tell me TO 60
Out In the streets tonight out In the snow
Ragged and hungry, alone In the street,
Walking about in the cold and the sleet.
Wild Is the tempest, I've no where to go,
What will become OF me, out In the snow?
Drink no more, father, when I go in the
I am treated with scorn by those whom
meet.
Why are You always 80 cruel and wild7
Have you no love for your poor wife and
Our home is so dreary; O, father, just think.
You took our last penny for something to
And now in my hunger you force me to 20
Begging again tonight out In the snow
Cease to abuse me, I'll do as you say.
But first let me kneel by my mother and
pray
Don't tstrike mo; I'll go, but my hearts full
For feel that never shall see you again.
o, let me kiss mother, heartbroken and
Who, who will care for her after I've gone7
II freeze in the streets nobody will know
Who the poor wanderer Is, dead In the snow.
o, drink no more father, just look at my
All frost bit and bleeding can't go in the
street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22

An old farmer employed asssua.ef
Erin to work for himson: hiss fRrIn.t
Pat was constantly uisplasisS ths end
boards on the eartAtheffost board Sbs-
hind and. the tall ,boaF& Aa:zdrontS<
which madeathe old, ld,geBtfemaasrsry'
irritable. To'prevent bfurdss7uha' -
solved to distinguish, eaehs board by
some sign or notice thereons: AeoosaS
ingly he painted on both bosras siasee
"B;" then called Pat to him sitdshoNes
ing him the boards, he ssi3sset No*f
you blockheRd,, you need nsaue suo'
mistake, as they ere. beth marked:
This"- pointing to one sboard-"is B.
for before, and that',-indicatipg sthe
tailboard--''is 20. b for, behind. =
Whereupon the old gentleman naarch.;
ed off with great dignity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22

Christ comes with blessing In each
hand. forgiveness in ono and hohHees
in the other, and never gives cstaorato
any who will not take bothsf* :;
Truth and goodness subsist forever
more. It Is true there" ars evil and
good, night and day F.; but these arepot-
equal. The day Is great and hnai.
The night Is for the day, but the day
is not for the nighe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
The following is too good. q easta@b,

The following is too good:A oaste DO
lost. The train from Louisville stept:
ped at Auburn recently, when 1a5g6od
looking gentleman, apparently .oeseaer-
ical procIivities, stepped of, upon the
platform, and addressed,aa waeghhly,
disposed youth as follows:=HGood
morning, sir. Ia there . Christian
church In this town f"' The,ysuth1c-'
piled: "Yes,. sir; three Of them, and q:
Campbellite church, too.H!'. "AH.
aboard said the conductor; whennthe'
gentleman. stepped aboard ana.tths'
subsequent proceedings interested it'm'
no more"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
Potware /! Potware !

five can't sell you Cook Stove come let US
sell you some old fashioned POTWARE.
OVENS and LIDS. EXTRA LIDS, WASH
POTS, TEA KETTLES.
On account of space we cannot enumerate
all we do keep in store for you. But come
and see for you rselves and be convinced that
we carry the largest stock OF STOVES, TIN,
CROCKERY, GLASS, CHINA and WOOD
ENWARE ever offered to the trade OF Abhe-
Vile county.
We will furnish CHURCHES with LAMPS
and CHANDELIERS at small per cent.
above cost and carriage.
We are agents for the largest and most re-
liable JEWELRY HOUSE in the United
States, and will take pleasure in ordering .you
any thing in this line you want. Gail and eX-
anime our illustrated catalogue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
Bridge Notice !

THE contract for building q bridge over Lit
| tic River at WARDLAW'S, will be let to
the lowest bidder on SATURDAY, the 25th OF
FEBRUARY next at II o'clock A. M. Mt
bridge.
Specifications made known at the time Of
letting.
Al tho same time and place tho contract for
constructing a CAUSEWAY on public road
near the bridge will be awarded to the lowest
bidder. W. d. MANN,
Jan. 30, 1855, st Commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
TAXES

OFFICE OF COUNTY ArpIToR,
ABREv1LLE &. H., S. c., Jan. IT, l$SS.
LIN COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRtC
tions from tho Comptroller General, ;:nc
in obedience to requirements of tho -Ac
the following is published for the in
formation of tho people.
A. W. JONES,
Auditor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
APPORTIONMENT
OF THE
PURLIC SCHOOL FUND
FOR 1888.

H,IIE following is the amount Of money OF
K the Public School Fund TO be distributed
BY the Boards of Trustees OF the School DIS.
tricts OF Abbeville county for the year 1885.
It is expected and required that the School
Trustees will give each school Its share of the
School Fund regardless OF the time OF the
oneninp Of the school.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
We are Sole Agents

atoH TnE "ELEGTRIC" g cTTkERY: Ely: Seis: sSas:
iNtely thc best goods ever offered to custo.
mcrs. If the ladies will give the Electric
Shears and Scissors and the gentlemen the
electric" Razors trial they will not have
any thing else. Look out for our handsome
"Eloctric" show case on the right, as you en-.
ter our store.
Jan. 5, 1887, TT
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-22
Get the Best.

for years. The New High
w Arm Davis, Vertical Feed Sewing MA
Abbeyille county. Write to me for prices.
sell the New Domestic, the New American.
The best Sperm Sewing Machine OIL, Needles,
&c. for ali Machines. l offer the best and
cheapest stock OF Furniture, Collins, &c, In
the county, HENRY J. KINARD, Agt
March 30, 1887, l2m NinetgSStx, q, o.