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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

BERLIN, June 1.-THE Samoan con-
ference met at 3'o'clock this afternoon.
Tt is understood that the American
commissioners have withdrawn their
objections to certain provisions OF the
protocol. The agreement neSotlateo
nv the commissioners for the settie-
ment of affairs in Samoa was signed Dy
ali the members of the conference THIS
afternoon. .s ,ot
Dispatches from Bremen state tnal
Mr.. William Walter Phelps, one OF tne
American commissioners to the confer
ence. will sail from that port for New
York on the North German LLOYD
steamer Fulda tomorrow,
WASHINGTON, June 14-lntorma-
tion has been received at the State De-
nartment that the Samoan treaty was
officially ratified this morning at Ber-
lin. The announcement was made at
the Cabinet meeting by Secretary
Blaine, and it was agreed that was
eminently satisfactory to our govern
ment in its final shape
Little additional information could
be cleaned at the State Department
respecting the treaty. Indeed IL was
NOT nossi6le to learn whether the paper
drawn up is regarded at the Depart
ment as q treaty, and this is rathel
important point to be left unsettlea'
If it is treaty, the Department can
not divulge the nature OF the paper
lust signed until it IS acted upon oy
the Senate, but if it is regarded as an
international agreement, information
es TO its contents can and will be made
nublic. 1t is known that the matter
has been the subject of discussion III
the Department within few days
past. o,t.;+,od
to weight will not undertake to give Il
formal definition of the difference De'
tween a treaty and an agreement. Un-
officially, however, it is said that an
agreement concerns private rights on
", while q treaty relates to the puoi!c
welfare. In support of this deflnltion
it is said that a few years ago an ar
rangement was made with the Spanish
government for the settlement or q
humber of private claims. This was
not sent to the Senate and was regard
ed as an agreement, although the State
Department did not escape adverse
criticism at the time for Withholding
it. In the present case, however, the
hest opinion inclines to the belief that
the arrangement made is treaty
which must be submitted to the Senate
for ratification, and that the State De
partment is inclined to this view Is
natept from the fact that officials re-
fuse to say anything of the under
standing reached.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26
I Used to Kill Birds.
ny NJ. C.. EDWARDS.


I used to kill birds in my boyhood,
Blue birds and robins and wrenS,
hunted them up in the mountains,
hunted them down in the glens.
never thought it was sinful
did 1t only rfun-
And had rare sport in the forest
With the poor little birds ana my gun.
But one clear day in the sprng-time
IspIed brown bird in tree,
Mprrily swinging and chirplng.
AS happy as bird could he: ,-
And raising my gun in twlnkling,
fired, and my aim was too true;
For a moment the little thing fiuttered,
Then off to the bushes 1t flew.
followed it quickly and softly,
And there to my sorrow tound'
Rioht close to its nest full of young ones,
The little bird dead on the ground!
Poor birdiesi for food they are calling;
Rut now they could never be fed,
For the kind mother-bird who had loFeu
them
Was lying there bleeding and dead.
ricked up the bird in my anguish.
I stroked the wee motherly thing
That could never more feed its dear young
ones,
Nor dart through the air on swift wing.
And made firm vow in that motnenI,
When my heart with such sorrow was
stirred,
That never again In my lifetime
Would shoot poor innocent Diro!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

One of our Southern Methodist en-
changes has for some weeks been
printing a sermon M by Rev. B: Cara, SI1fsc
Lottery Company Examined and EX.
posed" Not many years ago, and all
the States permitted lotteries; but,
seeing their tendencies were evil; nave
one by one abolished them, until now
1--WE think Louisiana alone permits
them. But it will not be long before
even this State will not license them.
If the excellent Bishop of the Diocese
of Louisiana, instead Of sitting ON the
fence about changing the name Of this
Protestant Episcopal Church, would
lump down and declare this Louisiana
Lottery was Il nuisance and a tempta-
ton to evil, he would exhibit such Il
spirit that every good man would ap-
plaud him. In the meantime, the col
umns of the Southern Churchmdn arc
opened to him to declare his mora! in
dignation against this lottery.-South-
e1,l ChatTchDldn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26
Lord Mayor Whitehead Of London,

Lord Mayor Whitehead Of London,
at the farewell banquet to Minister
Phelps, said the two nations have set
an example to the otner countries OF
the world. / hope they have, as they
appear to have, determined for all
time, that in the event of any disputes,
arising between the two countries,
those disputes shall be referred in Il
reptleman-like and Christian-likc
Spirit to a disinterestcd party who
shall adiudicate upon them. This
utterance is worthy of Il man descended
from George Whitehead, who was the
contemporary and associate OF Will
liam Penn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

ARMAGH, June 13.-An excursion
train from Armagh, Ireland, Loaded
chiefly with Methodist Sunday SchooI
children, was wrecked near Armagh,
June II. Seventy-four bodies have
been recovered.
Many anxious friends are making IN
ouiries for missing children at the IN
Urinary to which persons injured IN
Yesterdays railroad accident were
taken. Crowds surround the building,
and the discussion Of terrible disaster
engrosses the attention of the entire
community. The interior of the IN
firmary presents sad spectacle.
It appears to cost the people OF TINS
country about ten cents apiece to be
counted, calculates the Chicago Her
aid. The appropriation for the census
of next year is S6,400,0Oo. The orlgl-
nal appropriation for the census begun
in 1880 was So, 900, 900, but as the work
progressed from year to year additional
sums were appropriated, and the Tor
mer figures do not portend census re-
port proportionally bigger than the
present one. Over 10000 enumerators
will be employed in addition to a force
of 14OO clerks at the main Office III
Washington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26
Registration.
TOWN ELECTION.
Notice to the Voters OF the
Town of Abbeville.

L URSURANT to the Act of the Gen
eral Assembly, approved December 2S,
1882. Registration of all voters who
have not registered in the town of Abbe-
vile of the age of twenty-one years on
or before the second MONDAY in SEP
TENDER next will he made ut the Town
Council Office OH Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, 9th, 2Sth and Doth days OF
JUNE.
All voters who fail to register at the
time aforesaid will be deprived of the
privilege of voting at any regular or
special municipal election that may be
held in the town of Abbeville before the
annual registration.
The Registration Books will be opened
1T the Office Of the Town Clerk and
Treasurer.
r. w. CANNON,
Intendant.
JONES. +. MILLER,
Registrar.
June -, 1889.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

Nos. s, and 50 and 81 daily except Sunday. Main
Line trains Nos 81 and 55 daily between Columbia
and Aston Daily except Sunday between Aston
and Grecnvillc. n
JAS. r, TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agt.
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

OFFICE CORONER ABBEVIILE Co,
ABBEvILLE, 5. G., June I'D, lSS9.
tEyHEN the Coroner is within fifteen miles
w of the place where 1t is desired 10 hold
an Iuuuest over Il dead body, no Trial Justice
has the legal right to hold the Inquest. and If
such Inquest is held by any Trial Jufticc, the
County Commissioners have no authority to
pay for the same, unless authorized 10 40 SO
by the Coroner.
Tie undersigned having been duly elected
and commissioned Coroner OF Ahbeville
County. is prepared to perform the duties I'M
posed upon that officer. in every part of the
county and all Trial Justices who may here
after attempt to exercise the duties Of my of.
flee. will do so without pay, as am entitled
10 the fees of Coroner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

Connections made at Greenwood for points on G. "
G. r. r. Connections made at Spartanburg Tor points
on A. & C. Air Line andS. &c A. L. K. ',
. And at Augusta with Georgia r. r., c. c. IL A. L
r., South Carolina Railway for all points,
For further information relative to schedule, tickets,
rates. best route, etc., write TO or call upon
W. J. CRAIG,
2. ". HUNT, Act. Genl Pass AgI
T. p. Agt, Augusta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26
WHITE BROTHERS.

Port Royal & Western Carolina R'y
AUGUSTA, Ga, JANUARY s, 1889:
Commencing Sunday, March 4th. Passenger
train will run rs follows. by 10Th Meridian time:
GOING SOUTH. DAlLI- DAhh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

If self-denial be the greatest part OF
godliness, the great letter in the alpha
bet of religion, self-love is the great
letter in the alphabet of practical atilc-
ism.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-06-26

JONES. L. MILLER,
Registrar.
June II, 1889.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

4 lank. limpy. raw boned countryman
one Of those men who travel with an Oh
cloth gripsack and who wear mkish liner
busters and carpet slippers. leaned ovci
tho desk Of an uptown hotel-at least. s.,
the story runs-and Informed the clerk
that he'd like "tcw hev room Tor few
days" The clerk happened TO bo talking
horse Just then. and be paid about "a
much attention 90 the countryman as
he would 90 a tar baby After waiting
In open mouthod silence for a while. the
stranger tapped the clerk on the arm "a
draw his attention lie got a superciiiOus
nod Tor his pains, and the clerk continued
70 explain 90 his friends why he had put
his salary on the animal that didn't win
Sill. Ia silence and patience the poor
yOkel rested against the desk. Finally
he blurted out a query rs 20 whether OF
not the "he0pse was gom 20 put him
mp. Not the least notice from the
clerk. who was now explaining his
reason for playing a horse for place
when he ought 10 have bet Oh
him TO win Al last. seeing that the
countryman was completely sQuelched. be-
jabbod the register In front Of him. flung
a pen at him IN a way that spattered ink
all over the distiugues linen duster and
glared 40 the chOptallen visitor while be
scrawled his name on the register DO
you know. the yokol asked. when he had
finished. that you put me in mind Of o
Clay
"Oh, you're very kind" tho clerk re
turned. graciously. "Of cource. you mean
the great orator. Henry Henry Clay"
NO" came the drawing response
mo. jest the common. ordinary clay-the
kind they make slop jars out Of I'm take
my key. please New York World
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

solerruliy II do no. want you. ono OF
NV pest vrlends 10 desbise me: ind J
want Won to rcsbect Miss Holeum a. she
ought 10 BE- resbected vii dell yon
everything. md you must dell no one.
Before he had half finished bis story %
The broken engagement Stanley roso from
his scat. dropped his cigar and walked mp
and down the room. rubbing his eyes with
his hands Just like an affected boy.
"By Joyow he exclaimed. when the mar
rafor had ceased III she wasn't In love
with YOU. ia be tempted to marry her
mvself. She's not chicken, and shes
not a beauty. but she's pure gold.
shes a borfect lady und grand gen
tleman in one, said Ernst
The urgcncicS Of the board sent janet
of 10 Ceylon before tho marriage. Hart
mann and Stanley accompanied her a. far
"A the Narrows. and then from the deck
Of the tug watched her as she leaned over
the ;affrai. waving farewell TO friends
and native land
As the lonely figure Of this loving
self sacrificing. heroic. sublime martyr
faded from their sight the American said
God bless herr" And the German added
with his eyes full Of tears "Sancta
Chanet, ora pao nobisl"
THE END.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06
Device for Saving Explanations.


Louis Nigg went 20 an amateur base
ball game q few days ago. There arose
dispute between the side which he wa,
patrouiziug and the opposing nine L0ui
wont down aud tackled the umpire III
was discussing tho question with that
0mmipotent individual when the man al
bat committed foul tip The ball shot
almost with tho celebrity ~ q cannon ball
and stnck Louis square upon ono eye
For days afterward dozens and dozens Of
people approached the young nam and
questioned him as 10 tho reason why li4
cheek was so black. and Why BIS ESQ had
assumed $50 much prominence. 10 was
rather wcaryng
"Nhat S the matter LOniet
"Who hit you Lou
did you fa.ll'
"Wero you splitting hndlingi"
Did sou step On "a hoop
Going 10 get a divorce'
These and several scores Of like cues.
ti0ns We're addressed 10 Linn he an.
swored them good uaturodly ot first
Then q tired look ogerspread his features
and gradually his appearance Indicated
great agony When he seemed on the
point OF c0ilapsing De rallied and asked
for paper and mucilago
Lnter-Mr. Nigg appeared among his
friends with piece ~ paper pasted over
the injured ego. On tho paper was writ
ten:
"A foul tip. "-Detrcit News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06
rHEATREaoINe STATESMEN.

Sunset Cox Is very fond OF French CON
ely and light opera.
Senator ingalls, likes comedy, but he L.
also fond Of Shakespeare, we'll put on
Senator Reagan Is fond OF tho opera. aud
does not mind IL il Is only comic opera,
either
Tim Campbell goes to the theatre when
ever New York play is on. Hs sta right
down in the bald headed row.
Senator Cullom OF Illinois is ono OF tbs
most interchangeable theatresoers. Tie Is usu-
ally seen on ali the leading first nights.
Senator Gray, Of Delaware, frequently goes
70 tho theatre. His favorito entertainment
IS Old English comedy, Of which be gets very
little in Washington.
Senator Hiscock IS sometimes seen pretty
well down ia front at English opera Tie IS
also partial to Shakespeare, but il must 30
Well done 10 suit him.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

"0h, It IS too far" implored the young
man. IF you must go away. let IL pc
still in this country. There is the Freed
mems Bureau sehoolsin the south"
people return from the SOUTH" she
replied. Il must go whence shall never
return"
IL was the only complaint. the only cry
Of despair that was uttered bythis martyr.
at least in human ears
When Stanley heard OF Miss Holcum' 3
proposed departure he said to Ernst In
surprise:
II thought she was to be your mis-
sionary What have you taken the nit.
ten Oh, you clever dog You know the
difference between an old maid and a new
one.
"S'a here" said the German. with
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

Presently her enigma responded The
response was only q sigh. but 1t cams
from the side Of the tomb: il was
the triumph OF nature over supornaturo
the hail Of soul retu-ning from TIA,
shades The man was already breathing
aud IL was not long before be opened hi.
eyes. Into these eyes Janet sent her
sweetest and most pitiful smile seeking
thereby TO encourage the sick and sorrow.
full spirit within Not word was uttered
for the one was as yet too iil 30 speak
and the other felt that here was a misery
too profound 10 be questioned. After
awhile, seeing that her patient could hold
up his head, Janet fastened 20 the pan q
charcoal which was still burning. and
deluging IL with water from pitcher.
extinguishod its poisonous cmbers.
When she returned 10 the window the
invalid looked In her face with so much
intelligence that she yentured 20 address
him.
"You viii be better soon. she said
"T'hc air Of the room IS BECOMING purified
II was that charcoal which made YOU III "
Yes, II was 70 sharcoal replied the
young man. with marked German &C
cent
Il hope that You VIII he moro careful
about h .in future, she continued be.
heving that she was talking ~ would
be suicide. but not quite certain Of H.
Il su5boso 90. was the weak voiced,
Indifferent. Lon .c0mmittal answer
She looked anxiously into the fine face
which was now beginning 20 reassume
somewhat OF lis natural color aud beauty
III you 0re suffering under any
trouble, she said, Il trust and desire
that you will tell me Of IT, Perhaps
Can aid you
Il hat bat one drubble," he replied
1T IS life"
Wicked as the sentiment seemed 10 her.
the man who uttered Il did not seem
wicked, but only pitiablo IN the CULVER.
ing droop Of his lip. and in the fixed but
unseeing stare Of his blue eyes. there was
profound anguish and a calm dcspcra-
fion which made her think Of the uu.
sounded, mOiiouless waters Of the Dead
sea covering ruined cities. She had
never before seen such sorrow; 40 least
shs had never before seen sorrow ex.
pressed with such fronknoss. and the
spectacle impressed her the moro terribly /
because Of H. novelty
The youth now rose. steadied himself
ritb difficulty, rubbed his forehead and
rs eyes. struck his hand repeatedly on
he back Of his neck, obviously confused,
Iizzy and in pain Janet felt that femi-
line delicacy ordered her 70 leave him;
pf shs did not dsra Lest lac should rs.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

What iu "a Manner
An Englishman Whose name gls Wemyss.
Went crazy at last, $40 10 semyss
Because tle people would not
Understand that they ougl.
To call him not Weema but We,ms
Another whose last name was Gi.ollys,
Tried iaiuly o. vote no the poi'yS
But no ballot ho cast,
Because 600 The last
Tbs clerk couldn't cali KnOlhss NOles
And then young butcher named BelvOlr.
Went ana murdered d man With clev0if,
Because tle man couldn't,
Or possibly wouldn't
Pronounce his name properly Beeyer.
There was an athlete named strachan,
Who had plenty Of s,uew aud brachan.
And he'd knocl; a man down
With an Indignant frOan
II be failed % pronounce his name StraWn.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06
THE BLAcK5MlTH AND THE OAI

THE BLACKSMITH AND THE DAISY
Among the daisies she nestled down.
Aud. plucking one tiny Bind.
She pecpei through her ashes of hazel brown
At iis beautiful crimson hood
Then shaking the dev from los bonny bead
She lifted cup 10 her hrs
And whispered his name with a cheek as red
As the bloom on los fragrant tips
Il love. love-" and her voice grew bland
As the breeze from thc gentle south.
4 love. love. but 'rong brown hand
Was n.i 90 her smiling moath
you love- you I0qer' alil tIr brown hand tlyined
Through thr waves Ut Ser sunny nair.
They love they love-" .any the t.lifsle wind
Through tle locks OF ihe Whispering pair
The shy wee daisy WIS borne away
From the auiterng sni.sh breast
And The rough smith smiled as DO c0yy by
In the crease W DIS open vest
AS though it were grazing the loneliest place
In the forge where be- gayly toned.
II smiled through The smoke with ts sweet round
face,
Till its leaves were all smeared and soied
Up went bis sledye with o right good viii,
Then down with a merry cang,
Louder and louder and louder SILL
As Dee whistled the tunes she sang
he tossed his crisp locks as he fondly cried.
"H0w happy this t0illug viii be-
When you. love are tending Qur own ngesidc.
And waiting, nay darling Tor me,
Through the lights and shadows Of forty years
/ See yOn with wrnkel brow.
All, lOvelier far though your face appears
More grave and more thogsa,fL chan now
[ steal 10 the window and aofly Cap.
While sou smile boz your l0v rush chair
IN your modest kerchief your sl0W phite cap,
And your halo Of dear gray hair"
A rush Or wind, and the daisy lay
Mid the dust Oh the suifhy flOr
Never 20 welcome the soft eyed day,
Orthe song OF the bhckhd mOr.
But the blacksmith hlted the faded thiug,
Saying. Little thought chat This
The most common flower Of the field, could bring
such q vision OF perfect biissH
Fanny lJlle Ger DO Chambers Journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06
THE DAILY T1MEs-suNDAY. JANUARY s. tsss

into chance converHiic.i with MIN, liked
his naive and badly pronounced bnt Judi.
cious criticisms. went with him 20 his
lodgings and fell in love with The Res
cue. lis forid face flushed crimson
with enthusiasm as be exclaimed: by
Jovci Won are on the road to fame. Yon
needn't have apologizcd for your room
This picture furnishes s. ike palace. !
wish / was q poor devil wish | could
live in this style and try 10 do something
good. But can't must dress IN a
certain way and 60 20 certain parties and
live in q certain quarter. II ! didn't
should lose my run among certain people
And then. BIO added. as be thought Of his
mother and aunt. then there would be-
trouble"
Thonceiorward Stanley came often to
Ernsts room 70 watch the progress OF
The Rescue aud 10 tell him that it was
surc Of success. II was n0' long. either
before he gave tho yosng German another
startling piece Of information
That old girl downsisirs is in love with
1ou. he said
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

Aim hard mp. and want money
badly
Ed-Wly not vri;o 10 some Of your
friends
Al-That's the trouble / have too
many friends. wish know o. stranger
Time.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

Resulting from Folly. Vice Ira1mnn. ta0es-l. .r
Ofcftifliou. Enera'irg srd rnfrlf fIs l... t
Tor Nor.. Eu.Iuess. tlo Married or Social l,.'.t n.
Avoid un8si'ul nr.ford.n p0.es.s ode f.f
Work. li contains .0l Tsaes. rng1lt $500. I.iutlHl
binding, embossed. fll rf't Price. OniF 600 b
mall. post PAID. concealed in ph'n Wrapper. lHUs-
trtFo ru.peciu. Free. ii 500 arr.y lla. 4n1
eeigcl the GOLD AND JEWELLED MEDAL
from ire National Medical Association,
for the PRIZE ESSAY on NERVOUS ara
PHYSICAL DEBILITY. DR. Ilfa0r1nia corps
& Assistant Physicians mas le consulted. couh-
ienulIly. hy mail Or lu person. lf fhf ffIlD nf
80. Z iiulnnch ST., iosfon, Mass, I0 nom IA
orders for books 0r icttcu Jon advice should 10
directed aa above
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-06

ENGINES. ROLLERS. Gre.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-06-25

seattle has long been noted for the
euterprissnx spirit III It's citisens. but
that spirit was never mere clearly
manifested than now. when the best
part al the eity il In rasas and is
heaviest business Institutions have
hepn driven to rvfaxe under canvas
covers.
II II almost three weeks since the
great tirv. Ordinarily enc would ex-
pect this 10 he the period IT greatest
depression resulting in consequences
Of Il. The people have hsa sine 10 re-
cover FROM the reckless elation vhseh
first suessesis excitement They have
had TING - count up their losses ard
measure DE exiens 81 ire disaster,
but have MOI bad tiuse 10 ses fairly
upoa che tAsk es recovering frcua
those sssses. II i sAe awFiot between
excitement and earnest effort, ia
whlsh the outlook would natural,
se<m usoss giaorae asaa in uhsess sAass
vhe have hest aoaId nzlaFssty IL
faoss discouraged,
II there + sseusss ard discourage.
meat Ia Seattle. AasvseF. ia Is uus sp-
parent. 8a IBIS contrary. the saraos.
phere Is cas al confidence ARD aisntsst
Ut esse~rfalne$>s ESeryA1Siy sstS Ass
face ssesatassiy toward sAe lsssass ssa
PRESSES sorssfa 10 grasp TIE rsssss
which be i3fseves Il 90 - nsAsa. Ihsss
l. rwxs~s f@s the past eat sisere = 90
disposition % pause azsst Aoslk bxek
nsxsst IL. The ssssxss 3sr sass - Has-
~. ai~ ans activity. The ssssssss ,issrs
= the ely & a. assssssfAsrv as Aofe.
sssalarass sssss Differentiation. tskueSas
sarke ssr assd aaen tiss ssvw9ss ~-Ai
es*ss tnfssai0Ag = hsssssgnx ssaS
sosse ssr.rsi vi kSssse-<. ysxr~
ess M sasssssss ana no sAl~ss-
: Erear i xzshesrA - Aas