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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

SENATOR NE>r will be hls own
successor, no matter who or how
many run against him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
OUR NEW SERIAL.

The opening chapters.oi our great
new serial will appear in the LED
GER next week. 1t will even sur
pass in interest, ''Under Il Cloud, !"
the story just closed. Do not miss
the first chapters of this great story.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

leo would at best have poor ex-
istence. Under such circumstan-
ces we think it not best to the
German interest to build another
church at Mexico. 4 GERMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Addie Jerman has brought suit
in the Circuit Court for a divorce
from John Jerman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

"a Had a row over at your house
last night, didn't you, old man ?n
Oh, no; not at all. Why do
you ask ~
Thought heard a commotion. -
Ah, | see. You heard my wife
lnqniring why came home so late.
Nothing serious, | assure you. :"
John Menefee will leave for Cali.
tornia about Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Five or six weeks ago Frank
Armistead, who lives west of Mex
leo, got badly kicked by a horse,
but after a week resumed work.
The pain in his knee compelled
him to consult a physician, when
his knee was found to be badly
swollen. His leg is still in splints
but is getting better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
THE TWO SOCIETIES.
The Excelsior and Union Literary
Give Their Annual Entertain
ment-Commencement.

HE audiencethat
assembled at the
Ferris Gran d
Monday was as
appreciative as it
was large, and
this is saying
much. Manager
Ferris stated that
the house had
never been so
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
JOB PRINTING
And Publishing House,
No. 10 Jefferson St., MEXICO, MO.
EDGAR DUDGE0N, Proprietor.

l viii do your work in the best style known
to the art, and at prices that are reasonable IN
fact, | can. and will do your printing as low as
any Office IN the State. and on arst-class Stock.
l am fully prepared for printing Bill Heads,
Letter Heads. Note Heads, Monthly and Counter
Statements, Euyelopes-ail sizes. shipping Tags,
Cards. Dodgers. Hand Bills, Posters. Circulars.
Circular Letters. Pamphlets, Law Briefs, Price
Lists, Catalogues. Minutes Of Meetings. Bail
Programs, Wedding Invitations. Visiting Cards,
Funeral Notices, Cheek and Legal Blanks Bank
Notes and, IN fact, every description OF MereaB-
tile Printing, Special iobs OF Railing given prompt
attention. Binding done in good style.
Returning my sincere thanks for past IA
vors. and respectfully soliciting continuance Of
same, am. Very RESPECTFULLY
EDGAR DUDGEoS.
My printing Office is located in the
building owned by the Regular Baptist
Publishing ssoeiation,
No. -1s jefferson st., MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

VIM. o. Lakeland has the thanks
of the LEDGER for Honolulu pa
pers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Miss Sarah Hewitt, young lady
20 years OF age, living about 10
miles west of Columbia, committed
suicide yesterday by taking rough
on rats. The only cause that can
be assigned for the rash act was de-
spondency caused by love affair.
Sunday night she quarreled with
the young man to whom she was
engaged and sometime during the
following day took the dose that
ended fatally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
FIVE FAIR GRADUATES.
Seventh Annual commencement
of the High School.

EVER since the
opening of the
Ferris Gran d
has there been
III the house a
nicer or better
p | e a e d a u
dience than that
which assem-
b lie d Tuesday
evening to wit
ness the COM
nnencenent eX-
ercises ef t h e
H 6 h School
IT J. n o1,Iiopoa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Mrs. Shootman's stock is the
most complete in the city. East
Side Square. d&w1w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Gus Reusch, prominent citizen
of Wellsville, was in town this
week,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
The imp. Percheron Stallion,
i = L a z e !

no. coo Percneron Stud Book of France M
1863 Percheron Stud Book af America
tray, fdaied is52. Square and blueky plenty
of bone, good style and fine knee action. Sire
valiant 40i, he by Proper $685. he by Decide SCI .
ne by ietx Pierre s5i he byCsso j ~ -be by Mig
non fla he by Jea2 Leblanc 739 Dam Judith
she by Reguius l0I3, he by Pierre d, he by Luther
1872 Jean LaBIat.c 759
ECLAlR will make the season ni lss9 at Gallo.
ways livery stables In Mexico Mo. at SIS TO In
sure mare In foaI sle for the season
Care Will be taken 10 prevent accidents but
Nfli not be responsible should airy occur Persons
disposing OF mares or renewing them from neigh
baTfoOd before foaiing time will he held rps,alp
sible, whether with foal or not
6. w. GALLOWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

You can save money by trading
at the cheap cash house of McLo-
ney Il Frank. WIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

A tull line of cheap summer
goods at the low price cash house
of McLoney & Frank. WIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Mrs. William Angle is visiting
in Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

though not as large as that OF the
evening before, was a good one ,and
quite appreciative. Excellent
music was furnished before the en-
tertainment proper and choice selec
tions interspersed the exercises.
The orchestra was composed of
Prof. W. NJ. Treloar, Harry A.
Loomis, Adam Weimer, Joseph
Weimer and Edward Williams.
The stage was nicely set. On
the left the principal Of the school,
Rev. J. A. Mumpower and Messrs.
Emmons, Buckley and Nelson, Of
the Directory, occupied seats,
while on the other hand the five
fair young graduates sat in a half
circle. Rev. A. A. Wallace, of the
Presbyterian Church, offered a
prayer, and after choice selection
by the orchestra, Miss Gussie
Turner read an admirable saluta-
tory and essay, keep Step" With
music at intervals, the following
essays were then read by the
graduates: sDomestic Life of
Genius" Miss Minnie Wright;
&" IT'S Not in Mortals to Com
mand Success, but Well do More
Deserve it," Miss Kate Duncan;
"Behind the Veil,,.' Miss Callie
Morris; Essay and Valedictory,
"Our Monument of States" Miss
Angeline Jackman.
In beautiful talk, Rev. J. A.
Mumpower, presiding elder of the
NJ. E. Church, South, delivered
the diplomas. The medals were
next distributed by Prof. T. N.
Peters. The awards were as fol-
lows:
Latin prize, given by John P.
Gass, Thomas Basket, class of '92.
English prize, given by A. X.
Yancey, Gussie Turner, class of 'S9.
Speakers medals, given by the
Societies, Nathan Phillip, class of
80; Annie Steele, class of '91.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Frank Tucker and Edna V.
Tu er, his wife, of Audrain county,
Mo-, by their certain deed of trust, dated
on the ninth day of June, 1887, and re-
corded in the Recorders office of Au-
drain county, State of Missouri, in trust
record book 8, at page $50, conveyed to
j. G. Bassford, as trustee, the following
described real estate, situated in Au-
drain county, and State of Missouri, to-
wit: The southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter;then northwest quarter
OF the southwest quarter; the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter;
the northeast quarter of the north
west quarter of the southwest
one-fourth of northeast quar-
ter, all In section twenty t20) township
nfty to0) range seven 7l west, contain
ing two hundred acres, except one acre
Off OF the east one-half ID of the north
west quarter, section twenty COZ tow n
ship fifty (5o) range seven (7) west, here
for school purposes, all situate and ly-
ing in said county of Audrain
State OF Missouri, which said convey
ance was made in trust, to secure the
payment of a certain proinissory note IN
said deed described. And, whereas. said
deed OF trust provides that in case de-
fault be made in payment of said note or
any part thereof or of the interest: or if
default be made ia payment OF the taxes,
as they become due, the said trustee. or
his successor, shall proceed to execute
the powers therein conferred; and.
whereas. default has been made In the
payment of said note, which is now due
and unpaid. Now, therefore, at the re-
quest of the legal holder of said note.
and by virtue of the authority vested in
me SO to do by said deed oftrust, will,
on
Thursday, June 6, 1889,
between the hours of 8 o'clock in the
forenoon and O'Clock m the afternoon
of said day, at the east front door of the
| Court House, in the town of Mexico.
State and county aforesaid, sell said
property at public Yendue to the highest
! bidder for cash, to satisfy said debt and
! interest and the cost Of executing this
trust. j. &. BASsFORD,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
Crookedness at VandaI;a.

Prosecuting Attorney Frank Jesse
received telegram at 1:13 Tues
day, calling him to Vandalia. He
was six blocks from the Union
Depot at the time and the train
was due to leave at 1:15. He
made it, however, and reached the
train in good time. In the JUS
tees court at Nandalia, w. l..
Dougherty was fined S25 for OBJ
taining money under false pre-
lenses and beating hotel-keeper J.
/. GIascOck out of a board bill.
Samuel Holden was fined for ped
ding without j license.
The Salamander force is being
increased. The improvements are
continuing daily, and all traces of
the damage done by Fridays
storm have been removed. C..
Dixon, general manager, is in
Moberly on business.
Hubert Schmidtis home from St.
Louis, where he attended the grand
jubilee Of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. Mr.. Schmidt is a
member of the St. Louis organiza-
ton.
Marriage licenses have been is
sued TO H. W. Greer, of Lexington,
No., and Miss Lulu Boswell, OF
Thompson; James P. Powell and
Miss Laura Il. Carter, of this coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

Mrs. LeTourneau, the aged
French Creole Canadian, whose
misfortunes were fully recited in
the LEDGER last winter, and at
whose instance Fielding Sexton
now languishes in Jail, was in the
city Tuesday. The old woman
complains that she recovered but
one of her horses. She says the
other one is somewhere in the Cal
laway hills, but she has no means
OF finding its exact location. She
is much distressed at the loss of
her pet horse and says she will
never Quit grieying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
HE LEFT HIS HORSE.
"UncIe Abe' HIT Walks Home
and Forgets that he has
Horse.

"Uncle Abe" Hit came down
town yesterday after dinner, in ac-
cordance with his usual custom.
He hitched his horse in the square
and got with a crowd of friends for
the afternoon. When supper time
had arrived, "Uncle Abe's' stock
of stories had run low and he be-
gan to think about going home.
About 6 O'Clock he tore himself
away from the crowd he had been
regaling and started in the direc-
ton of his residence. He looked
after the milking, attended to other
chores about the place, ate his sup
per, and lighting cigar picked up
a copy Of the LEDGER and sat down
to read. Later, he made prepara-
tons for retiring After having
divested himself of his coat and
vest, he went out on the front
porch for breath of night air.
While standing there, his little
grandson ran out and asked if
cold Jim," the horse, had been
fed. 1t at once began to dawn upon
"Uncle Abe's" mind that poor
Jim was standing down town,
where he had hitched him a half
dozen hours before. The little boy
was assured that cold Jim" was
all right, and while the little fell
low was being put to bed, the old
gentleman was slowly drawing
himself into his coat and vest.
Fifteen minutes later, painting and
putting, "Uncle Abe" climbed on
the back of his patient, hungry
horse, and with a sigh at the
thought of the story getting out, he
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23

a great deal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-05-23
AN IMPORTANT MEETING,

|. J. SIMS.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
m1.aloE4L Tt6ORr. .jIUfll0
The Gamblers Held for oourt-Held for
Perjury 1cantempt ofCourtl

At last evenings session OF City Court |
Howard Rice and Bsnjamin Knox. two
colored gamblers, were each held in
81, 600 bail for court. The only witness
that testified that Rice and Knox did
keep a gambling house at No. S8S French
street was George Batson. A number Of
witnesses testified that they knew
nothing about gambling going on around
the place, and that they had been there
frequently Judge Ball said he had
warrant before him for George sBatson,
sworn out by Benjamin Knox before Jus-'
tiee Smith, charging him with perjury.
This he believed was contempt of
court, but as Batson had been advised to
do this by his COUNSEL. Mr.. iEmmons, he
would not deal harshly with him. George
Batson waived hearing before Justice
Smith and was held in 81 900 bail for
court to answer the charge of perjury.
Lewis Miller, disorderly conduct was
fined SO and costs. Edward Cullons re-
sisting an officer was fined $40 and costs.
Frank Mckinley, playing ball on Sunday,
81 and costs. --t .49s
James Fisher was sentenced to pay a
| fine Of $25 and costs and to be imprisoned
| for two months for assault and battery
! upon his wife, and to three monthsl i'm.
prisonment for dontenpt Of court. lf
| Edward A. Donahoe was charged with
selling liquor on Sunday, May 10. The
case was dismissed as 1t was not proven
| that he did SO .nt1 fsraN.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The paviors started to work at Four
teenth and Market streets yesterday.
AT the Bayard Legior last evening
Colopel William b. Norton was the recip
lent Of handsome badge. ri tsai
w. II. Fotilk a Son has received the
contract for building the Imnanuel p. f.
Church rectcry for $7,4l2 s'
The Street and Sewer Department win
pave the vicinity Of Eleventh and JefIer
son streets with asphalt blocks. 3s,
Theschoonar KatieY. Aitken OF Cam
den, N. j., is at the Mccullough Iron
Company wharf with cargo of phos-
phate, Sos HUta3l NlF@
st. Stephens Lutheran Church Sunday
school gave a strawberry festival in the
lecture room OF the Masonic Temple, last
evening The room was prettily deco
rated and the attendance was large. II
win be continued tonight. 'os
Evening journal., 1889-05-30

~ 4 .
windows, and at the Clayton House,
opposite, are several large flags. The one
on the staff is at half mast. Adams Il
Brothers building is decorated. The
Morning. News building is about'as eKt
tensiveiy AlornAaIas Hamburger & Sens
building Long rows bf bunting extend
along the front of the building and is
draped In many folds.
Flags are displayed. at half mast on the
Order of United American Mechanics
Building, at Fourth and King streets, the
Knights Of Pythiss Hall. No. 61O Market
street, Masonic Hall, Eighth and Market
streets. the Post Office and other build
ings.
The most beautiful and appropriate
decoration in the city is that In KenIl ard
& Company's window, No 623 Market
street. On "a white pedestal stands an
eagle,holding in its Imouth a white rib
bon on which Is the legend "Union For
ever" The white ribbon is attached to
q red and tblue ribbon which
the words North and. South
respectively on them. gThe bib
bons readA to tha fddr. At the sides are
stacked arms ard to the front are beau
tiful palms. The suggestions are pa
triotic. tEf
Grant Riggs store at No. SIG Market
and Ferris Giles at No. 703 Market are
both nicely arranged in commemOra-
tion of the. : day The variety
stores sold dozens of flags and great lots
Of bunting of cheap grade, to patriotic
citizens. The decorations we're not con.
fined to Market street, but citizens all
over the city were observing the day.
Notes of the Day. tt+
Mt. Calvary Encanlpment, No TO-
knights Of St. John and Malta will give
concert tonight in the Wilmington
College of Musicfi Cg.f1. y
The Coral Social Circle took picnic tC
Brandywine Springs this morning. A
crowd of young people went, armed witt
baskets that betokened an enjoyable
dinner.
The Emersdnian Club which comprises
some of the members Of Delaware Avenn'
Baptist Church, went to Webster's woodl
| to day. These woods are near the Phila
| delphia pike, about two miles from tbs
city.
The electric railway is being largely
| patronized to-day by person who carry
flowers out to Riverview Cemetery L
decorate the graves of friend. 90.
|. The Wilmington ,Cornet Band will ac
company the 8. o. A. NJ. to-day in the
parade. I y.II
All the banks and many Of the manu-
featuring establishments in the city wer'
closed The grocers closed in accordance
with a resolution passed at a meeting o
the association.
The Wilmington Rife Club Is shooting
at the Healdmo2r Rifle Range to day.
The street cars displayed several flag
each. The trolly poles of the electri
cars we're adorned with flags.
The bricklayers' excursion took a crow
of $50 people to Reading this morning.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
MEMORIAL I EXERCISES.
How the Girls High school Paid Tribute
-. to the DaY.

How the Girls High School Paid Tribute
A to the Day.
The memorial exercises given by the
pupils of the Girls High School, yester-
day afternoon, were of character TO re-
vive memories of the older persons pres
ent and to cause tears to we'll up to the
eyes of some, to whom were brought
back sad but cherished thoughts of
friends or loved ones who had marched
bravely away to some hard fought battle
field never TO return.
On the platform of the assembly room,
where the exercises were held, and in the
audience were Bishop Coleman, DR.. La
fayette Marks, Secretary L. B. Jones,
President Baird, James H. Morgan, Viii
liam NJ. Foulk and Abner P. Bailey Of the
Board of Education and Superintendent
Harlan. On the platform were seated
Department Commander p. B. Ayars of
the G. A. r. and comrades representing
the various posts Of the state, all in full
uniform.
Bishop Coleman opened the exercises
with prayer. Ex-Mayor Rhoads led the
singing and as the sweet, clear girl 7oiees
singing in unison filed the room with
the melody of such songs as 'Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground, Tramp, Tramp
Tramp, the Boys are Marching" THE
Battle Cry of Freedom, and The Red
White and Blue" the hearts of the
grand army veterans were warmed, and
they showed their appreciation by fire.
| auent applause. Papers, addresses and
| selections were given by the young ladies
as follows: Miss Florie Jackman, 'The
Order Of General John A. Logan, Estab
| fishing Memorial Day. Miss May Stew
enson, General Grants English Miss
Virgie Jones. Decoration Day" Other
selections were also given, all showing
care in their preparation and marked ex-
preston and emphasis and good effect in
their delivery.
A beautiful wreath of white roses, in
scribed with the word Honor, occupied
a table on the platform, and in an apprO-
pirate address DR.. James H. Morgan, who
presided. presented it Ito Cdhnmander
Ayars on behaH,of the High School Girls,
to be placed to-day on the grave of Gen
eral Thomas A. Snyth 'igiiaatf
Commander Ayars accepted the token
on behalf Of the g. A. R. ia an interest
ing speech, during which he related some
touching personal "reminiscences Of the
lwar
Dr. Marks made short, but happily
| conceived address, IN Wnlch ne palu
deserved compliment to the late John
Bright. % ~
/, At the close of the exercises Bishop
Coleman proposed three cheers for the
girls of the High School which the q A.
\ R. men, led BY Colonel Wainwright, gave
l,Yith win
i, The absence Of the boys Of the Higl
!. School was conspicuous The graduating
i class alone was present. The boys were moi
invited to participate in the exercises o.
to attend, and were therefore somewhat
\ slighted. twas generally expressed by
"A the persons present that better feeling
between the two higher departments o
the city's schools would have been crea
Eted II the boys had been asked to partici
pate Their pstriotisnRis as'yigorous a
that of the girls, and athey should have
been given a chance to express it.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
KiIled by the Cars.


Frederick Ryan, cigar-maker, Of this
city, was run over and killed on the P,
w. 4 B. road at West Yard, yesterday
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
He and another man named Farley
boarded some cars which were being
shifted in the yard. Farley jumped from
the train safely, but Ryan, 10 attempting
to get off, fell upon the track and was
run over. |fIft
He was discovered by the engineer of
shifting engine No. II and brought to
this city. DR.. Draper was summoned but
he could do nothing for him.
He died at 4.40 o'clock. His body was
taken to the home of his parents, No.
7l5 West Fourth street. The coroner
jury will hold an inquest at o'clock.
Ryan was a married man, 80, years OF
age, but did not live with his wife.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
Dress Goods.

Our special sale of Dress Goods is
now in full blast. We have sold a
great many, but still have plenty
more. They must positively be sold.
You will find good many cheap
things, as all our Dress Goods are
marked way down. Good value can
be found in our Black and Colored
Silks, Henrietta Cloths, All-Wool
Cashmsres in all the leading shades.
Buyers needing Dress Goods will
find it to their advantage to examine
opr line Of Dress Goods. '
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Excelsior Reserves Base Ball Club
would like to know the address of the
Young Solar Tips. I Mf
Inthe base ball contest yesterday Cuban
Giants defeated Harrisburg, 5 to 4; York
defeated Lancaster, II to 3. Newell
played first base and made one base hit,
and had seven put-outs and one assist
and no errors. University Of Pennsyl-
vania defeated Lehigh, 10 to Il Philadel-
phia Giants defeated Mt. Holly, 8 to 81
Wynnewood Browns defeated Lands
downe. 12 to- 0. -s-r1t .rtlt1i
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
Rn.e Rnll This Morning.

The Defiance defeated the Ponies, for
the championship OF the city, at the
Union Street Park this morning by a
score Of z to O. About one hundred per-
sons we're present! The score by innings
follows: gfr tE4lt 1a III lJatl.fl
Ponies .,flis q l'6 o4s
Defiante. ..l .2}.. .0.0 al 90 2I1 ~
The Alvas to-day defeated the Excel
sior Reserves by the following score;
Excelsior reserves ,., 9 I 20 9 2 1-e
Alvas .... ................. go go 1 I Ii
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
jackson 4 sharp,s.

The jackson and Sharp Company ship
ped five narrow gauge cars TO Mexlcoyes-
terday. The company has received the
contract for two dumping scows for
James a. Simmons. The scows will be
100 feet lcng, 2S feet wide and 10 feet
deep The finishing touches are being
made on John B. Manning, The riggerH
are at work and the lighter spars are now
being put in place. The schooner will
leave in about two weeks. .5.,s,
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
{ eIssonAl .IkkaAeRA9As.l .lNIIlMIW

Clerk OF the Peace Ebe Tunnel or
SUSSEX county visited this city Sester-
day.
Miss Cornelia Miller has returned home
from visit among Wilmington friends.
-kennett Square News. ga Jaw tJ
Colonel f. T. Cooper of Dover win sail
on Wednesday next from New York for
Europe on the steamship City Of Berlin.
Nathan Lieberman, the well-known
clothier of Wilmington, Del, spent Sun
day In Kennett. 7-Kennett Square News.
Ex-State Senator j. Frank Denny OF
Smyrna has become suddenly insane. He
is an ex ex-president Of the Delaware State
Fair Association.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
Infants and ChiIdren's Dresses.

A large assortment Of Infants
Robes. Infants Slips. ChiIdren's
White Dresses, sizes from l to
4 years. They are all made Of nice
materials trimmed with good EN-
broideries ard the workmanship is
perfect. We can sell you garment
made for aboutwhat you are obliged
to pay for the material.
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
LAST EDITION
tMEMQRIAL "jDAY.I ,
RAVES OF DEAD COMRADES DECO
RATED BY FRIENDS. M
Arge Donations q Flowers and EHten-
sive Decorations Attest to the Patriots
Spirit OF the Citizens. .oa tr
The Patriot Grave.

AHo "tI1VE Nf"O. y
And see a phantom army come,
With never a sound Of fife or drum,
But Keeping time TO a throbbing hum
OF wailing and lamentation. 49,,
The martyred heroes OF Malvern i1lli-
OF Gettysburg and ChancellorYiiie,
The men whose wasted ngures MI
Bret Karte
Evening journal., 1889-05-30

now have large assortment.
Childreh's Cashmere Goats from
~. .00 to $1,000 " go sssa s
Infants Cashmere Cloaks from
~ 90 to $12.OO. +
All our garments are nicely made
the Innings are good, the finish
perfect. fftl e
Evening journal., 1889-05-30
Infants and Childreu's Lace
Cans and BOnnets.

Fifty different kinds. Lace Bon
nets to please every one. Some as
low as 10c each, then again we
have all the fine corded goods. Sun
Hats for children. Lace Caps for
boys. A splendid Boys Lace Cap
for 25c.l ltAI. Laa.lL nall l--N