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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
A Noise Defective.

A simple method has been devised,
by means of which, in the midst of a
busy workshop full of machinery in mo-
ton, any special noise, even though
slight, can be distinguished and its origin
traced. The apparatus consists of an
ordinary india-Fubber gas tube about
yard in length may, however, be varied
to suit the nature of the investigation.
The tube is unprovided with earl piece or
bell. One end is applied to the ear oil
the observer, while the other Is moved
about in order so explore the seat of the
irregularity. Since the free oriice of the
tube is comparatively small and is applied
as closely as possible to the vibrating sur
face, it practically receives only those
sonorous vibrations which are emitted
by this surface. Those who have to do
with machinery will find it especially
useful for observing noises due to irregu-
larities in the working of small parts of
machines, which may be either difficult
o. dangerous to approach in any other
1ay.-Chic5go Ns9s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.


OLIVER CRoMwELL's bedstead has been
sold at auction for so guineas.
MARIE VAN XANDT will receive s1O0O
night for tour through all the great cities Of
Rus%la.
SENATOR INGALLS, is said TO have had an
offer OF $4,000 a wear to edit Frank Lsgljeiq
Illustrated NcrsDGpcr.
THE heirs of John Ericsson have nresepted
the inventors models to the Metronolitan
Museum in New York.
Sr,rrr,py Nop,r md NJ. N-.,,.
tho III, -, - ailI hrs, N0ole are at
Secretary of the Interior is sbootinc ona;I "'
C,o,->r vox, II pr,,-.,r I,o..e- 49, -
pm, ,oy0r IT, rs ~ oei'er khowh as
a,,,li,,,i coiai &c Vi i,",ttrioeig, mas eeeh
'PP ''p'i'i VI an a "s'fiah regimen
~Ra, liz. ,1r" AdLaIh, t1e auth9r OF
,bint, o,,J s,ii9Ii anu heat mana
- ''9 C'''' al" ''s'"'eas copPerpiate'
QUEEN icroRIA has at last announced
that she IS decidedly averse to having the
eIectrlc ilght introduced into Windsor Castle.
The Princess of Wales is the Queens IA
vorite uaughter-ln-law, and has always been
most aitccuonately regarded by her Majesty.
SENATOR SPOoNER has issued n card to his
friends earnestly requesting that the pronosed
action in favor of his nomination for The Su.
prone Court vacancy be abandoned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
DRAGGED FORTY MILES.

The Brutal oHtrHgs Perpetrsted by Ia.
dian scouts Upon Kansas Hunters.
A story OF brutal outrage perpeirated By
Indian scouts clothed with authority 10 Gust
all trespassers on the Cherokee strip comes
from IIuanewel, Kan.
Three days ago a party Of hunters, consist
i7g Of Perry Stone. T. G. Boyntou, Alexander
Askew and II. IIoagiand, left Ashland for the
strip. They eanped some a. miles south Of
HunnewelL About day break party Of 10
Or II Indian scouts swoopel down upon the
camp and without further ado tore the tents
down over the inmates and set 70 work de-
stroying the camp.
Neither expostaiatioH nor the information
that the hunters held q permit from q deputy
United States marshall was Of any avail. The
leader nf the scouts would listen to nothing
aud ordered the alleged trespassers % be gone,
adding that their gaHs and other effects were
contxcaied 10 the government
IBeeHsesl at such brutality. the hunters re-
fused 70 move. This served bat to arouse the
cruelty Of the scouts, and after first searching
victims 70 see that thry had no concealed
weapons the scents plaeed around the @aist u
each a lari8t and mounting their horses
starred OF. dragging their prisoners behind
them At such gait that il WAS impossible az
times for them 10 keep on their feet In this
way we're the four Kansans conducted 10
Hunnewell, 80 miles distant, without water or
TODD, being released only when in sight the
border town, where the party galloped away.
The vi Tins Of the outrage dragged them
selves into Hunnewell AMI now lie IN pre-
earIous condition from exhaustion. This IL
but one instance Of many indignities hesped
upon the hunters in the strip, bat il is 50 seri-
Gus ease that close investigation viii follow
and Que punishment will doubtless be awarded
the ofendas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
ROBBED OF 100000.
JOHN Keller, the Chicago millionaire
Heavy Loser.


John Keller, the millionaire dealer, who
has an office on South IIalstead street, vas
robbed Of tin box containing over 100000
worth Of deeds, notes. mortgages and other
valuable collateral.
The story Of the robbery Is a strange one,
and indicates plainly that the robbery was
planned with great care and executed In a
most dexterous manner. Mr.. Keller len bis
Office in the afternoon to make number Of
business calls
He left the Office OF the Northern Trust
Company with the tin box and drove 10 sew.
erul other business places. BY sever o'clock
he arrived At a Wholesale meat market on the
West side. He was inside hardly IS minutes
but when be returned the tin box, which 10
h d left in the rearo Of the bugyy-boK. was gone
Mr. Keller jumped into Che vehicle and
drove rapidly 10 the Dcsplalnes street station
where he reported the robbery and offered q
reward OF 500 for the return Of the box.
captain Hayes a. once detailed eight deteo.
tiyes on the work, and q thorough search Of
the neighborhood was made without result
There can be no doubt that u was taken BY
men who knew Mr. Keller aud were in some
way acquainted with his business
On such trips the box frequently contained
thousands Of dollars. II Il was not money
the thieves we're looking for, Il possibly may
have been some one interested In destroying
80 ne Of the valuable papers the box con.
taiued.
The work Of the detectives revealed the
presence u two men in the vicinity NJ the
time the robbery vas committed, and the cir
cnmstances indicate strongly that they are the
guilty persons. The work Of replacing the
papers will cost Mr. Keller many thousands
81 dollars
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
JUST LIKE AMERICANS.
Chinee Contractors skip with th'
Wages of JongoIian Fishermen.

Chine e Contractors skip with the
Wages of Nongoiian Fishermen.
The members Of Tong Yoong & Co., one Of
the most extensive Chinese merchandising
houses in San Francisco, and who are also
labor contractors, have fed to China with
$4,000, the wages Of go Chinese fishermen.
who recently returned from Alaska. Geong
Hen Ven and Haw Nee Sen comprise the firm,
which was next TO the Six Companies in
Importance. The absconders owe other eredi-
tors $4,000. making their Liabilities 50 600
II is stated that failures amounting 70 over
$4,000 have occurred among Chinese gyms
during the past month.
There las a riot in Chinatown as a result
Of the absconding Of the Chinese contractors
with the laborers' wages. The Chinese fisher
men are left pennies after a whole seasons
work, and about 20J OF them marched % the
store Of Tong Fung, one OF the labor e0ntrae-
tors bondsmen, and forcbly took possession
of the store. AbOu; fifty Of them closed the
heavy iron doors and declared they would
remain inside until they received their wages
The rest went TO Chew Chong's store, another
bondsDan's place, but were prevented from
capturing the place by the interference Of the
police. After hard fight, the Chinese were
dispersed Serious trouble is anticipate and
the Six Chinese Companies have issued a
proclamation stating that they will do all in
their power for them. Tong F1ng's store is
still in the possession of the rioters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
Vegetable SILK From Alaska.

The latest addition to William Bendt's
collection of curios from the North is a
bunch of fluffer little boIls that are de-
serving of more than the casual inspec-
ton of the curious, for the reason that
they may lead to new industry of valu-
able proportions. Wild cotton, the
sailors call them, but much more APP
propriate name would be vegetable silk.
No material more resembles the floss that
bursts out of the pod at the tips of the
stalks of this strange Alaskan plant than
would a similar sized bunch of the finest
cocoon silk. The bolls are from an inch
aud half to two inches in diameter, a I'd
the threads have about the same length.
There are thousands of threads in each
boil, and each thread is as fine as the
finest thread of the silk worm They
possess great deal more lustre than silk
and the threads have just about as muca
tensile strength.
The coloring is as rich as that of
South Sea sunset. A breath parts the
boil to the very heart just as the fur of
sealskin separates under the same infiu-
ence, and the roots of the threads are
disclosed to be of light orange, which
shades through rich tea-rose color to
silver gray of the tips.
The support of the bolls is single
slender stem, hollow and leafess and of
pale green color. A tiny pod, scarcely
quarter of an inch thick by half long,
incloses the floss until it bursts under the
influence of the sun.
The plant was discovered by party of
deer hunters from the sailing schooner
c. II. White, while visiting the interior
in quest of fresh meat. They plucked a
few specimens, and report that it grows
so thickly chat pedestrians cannot help
treading it under foot, and that beds Of
it cover countless miles of Alaskan soil.
The specimens now here are to be put
into the hands of experts in order to as
certain if the bolls are susceptible of being
worked up into anything of commercial
value. - San Francisco Examiner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
POISONING BY WHOLESALE.

stsrfiing Report Froa Clinton, Pa.--
One Man Dead, Others Dying.
A startling report comes from Clinton, Pa.
to the effect that ease Of wholesale poison
ing has startled the town.
u Is said that eight persons have been poi.
soned-a man and his sise. two children and
four brot tiers Particulars have not yet been
learned, but it lie known that at least one man
is dead, while others are seriously III.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
HOLLANB'SKIBG dead.
The Insane Ruler Does Not Long
Survive His DepOSaL
His R~.sa was Pe=cefrl SITS Young
Daughter VIII Succeed Him
to the Throne.

10 the 1nFOAS.
The King of Holland died at six O'Clock P.
NJ During the day there was sudden
change Tor the worse in the Kings condition,
the symptoms being those of uremia. The
Queen was Immediately sent for aud stayed
at the patients bedside during the night Life
passed away quietly.
The public buildings are closed and all
amusements have been suspended. The min,
listers assembled in council at noon
The shutters Of all the royal palaces are
closed and flags are at half-masi.
Four physicians have made 40 autopsy on
the Kings body. The features Of the Kin,
have not changed. The body lies on bed
and IS covered with palms. CVtnt ,lta,t,hrii
lalns are in constant watch The remaint
will probably be conveyed TO the palace -
The Hague, followed by the royal family
Princess Wilhelmina gathered flowers in her
own garden and laid them upon her fathers
deathbed
The minister Of the colonies and the minis.
ter of justice have formally announced tho
death of the King, and have prepared a dc,
elaration in regard to the nner of govern.
ment. 1t is expected that Queen Emma will
be proclaimed regent, aud that she will take
the oath at an early date.
After an anxious day the Queen appears to
be more resigned.
Emperor William has sent a telegram of
coincidence to the Queen Of Holland, and has
deputed Prince Albrecht to represent him al
the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29

in the cabin, they dropped from the win
dows to swim ashore. Luckily the alarm
was raised 10 time for the boats to over
haul them, but one resisted SO desper-
ately that he had TO be killed. The
other two were brought aboard and made
secure, and about noon the brig came
down. They were transferred to her, and
that evening, while in the cabin to be
questioned, one of them attacked the
Captain and was shot by the second mate,
who had them in charge. A week later
the other committed suicide, and
thus the villains were got rid of without
trial or expense. We aided the bark to
navigate down to Samoa, and there the
British Consul took her in charge and
planned her future movements. -Neo
York Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
ACROSS THE WAY.

Have you no friends across the ways
My little city darling said;
" And when there comes rainy day,
Can't you look out, and nod your dead
To some one else, as can do
To win and Fred and baby Sue?
heard you tell mamma to-day
YOU had no friends across the wav.n
" But have frien1s-dear friends cried,
With quick, remorseful thought of
home
" A band of brothers. side by side,
To greet me if go or come.
How dear they are, l cannot sayi
Nor how it cheers me day by day
Tosee across the valley far
How strong and beautiful they are!
" And you should see the robes they wear
Their mantles thick and soft OF green,
Then rainbow-tinte1, yet more fair,
Or ermine wraps with silver sheen.
But yet think love them best
When, all in sombre shadows drest.
Their broken ranks in silence lie
Deneatn the solemn midnight sky.
" Sometimes misty curtain drawn
Between US hides these friends from mo.
But when at sunset it is gone,
Dear child, how fair the sight 1 seel
For where the nsarer ranks divide,
The gates of glory open wide;
And 10. in that unearthly light
The farther hills TRANSPORTED quite:
While yet another and another
Peeps Ger the shoulder of his brother
And smiles through rosy mist and seems
to say,
Heaven lies beyond us-such a little
way"
" Such friends are nice" she softly said.
For any one as old as you;
And when Pm old and you are dead,
Perhaps I'll go and see them too.
But now I'd rather watch to see
Children across the street from me;
And nod to VIII, and play peep-po
With cunning little baby Sue"
Susan H. Ludlasn, in Ha,pe,'s Bazar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29

William III. has governed the Dutch since
lS49, when, after the revolutionary storm that
disturbed Europe, he quietly succeeded to the
throne His reign has been tranquil and
almost uneventful He has held apart from
European wars and intrigues, relying in
large measure on the jealouses Of the great
powers for the security of his own dominion.
He enjoyed life being fond OF the pleasures
of the table and the charms of feminine So
ciety. Two weeks ago he was relieved of au-
thority because of his impaired mental condi-
ton, and during his disability the government
has been in the hands of the Queen.
The full name of the King was Alexander
Paul Frederick Louis He was a Prince of
the house OF Orange Nassau, and Grand Dnke
of Luxembourg was born February 10, 1917,
and was the son Of King William H. and OF
Queen Anna Paulovna, daughter Of Gar
Alexander /. of Russia. He was twice mar
ried, the first time June IS, 1889, to Sophia,
daughter Of the late King William l. of
Wuertemberg. She was one year his Junior,
and died June 8, 1877. On January !, 1870.
the King welded Emma, the daughter Of
Prince George Victor of Waldeck and
Pyrmont A daughter, Wilhelmina, was the
issue of this union. This daughter, who is
now 10 years old, is the Crown Princess and
will ascend the throne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
MAKING A SCALP.


sisteER Skin.
A despatch from Detroit Mich. says: Lit
tie Matilda Orsech, aged ten years, was
sweeping up grain in West Detroit elevator.
when her loose hair was caught by arevolv-
ing shaft Her scalp was wrenehed OF from
the eyebrows to the neck, including the right
ear. Or. Morley, of Grace Hospital deter.
mined to eugraft flap of skin from the right
side Of her sister, Emma, to provide now
scalp. and the operation was reformed. An
area Of skin Of oval shape eight inches long
by five aud one-half inch wide. was re-
moved from Emma, leaving the upper end
attached near the breast. The children were
laid together on q table and the f4p was
firmly fastened with stitches to the right side
of the injured child's head. Then the chill.
dren were baudagcd together The edges of
the skin on Emma's side were taken up with
several great stitches to prevent the spread
ing Of the tissues. The children must remain
IN that position for four or five DAYS. when
1t Is expected that the edges of the fan
Will have adhered to the lining of the bore
Which was not removed from the right side
II the oieration is successful the rci,ls;i.j ?
part oil the head will be treated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
HAUNTED BY HIS VICTIMS.
A Triple Murderer crazed by Vision,
of II 5 Bloody Crimes

of H Bloody Grimes.
Tom Smith, of the French faction in the
Frenet-Eyersole feud in Perry county. KY.
was released from jail at Winchester under
5000 bail. With others he is indicted for
the murder Of Ed Campbell and John Ne
Knight at the battle of the fF.tions At Hazard
last November. He is al.o inflicted for the
murder Of j. G. Eversole, the original leader.
and of Dick Combs, boy Smith health is
failing fast, and be VIII probably not live 10
be tried, His mind has been affected by his
troubles he often cries out in his s'eep, and
it is claimed his cries indicate that his dreams
are filled with visions of the murders be has
taken part in.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
KILLED A U. S. MARSHAL.


Deputy Lestrange shot Down while At
tempting to Make an Arrest
Deputy United States Marshal Samuel
Lestrange was shot and instantly killed at
Webster, Fla, by R. f. Burford, against
whom he had warrant for arrest for viola
ton of the postal laws.
Burfordis offense, it IS said, was sending
threatening letters and postal cards through
the IN lis. Tie men had few words, Bur.
ford SIMPLY resisting arrest, and when cor
nered deliberately drew revolver and shot
the deputy.
Le,trange will be remembered as one of the
United States officers who went to Cedar Leys
last April for the purpose of arresting Mayor
Cottrell. He was about 50 years old, and
lived in Jacksonville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29

PRINCESS BIsAARK is said to be happier
nov that she is enab Ell to live quietly in re-
tiremeHt with her husband than she has been
since he became Minister Of State. She has
always disiked the publicity entailed upon
her By her high social position.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
MARKETS.

BALTIMORE lour-City Mills, extra. s. 90
td$5.2l Wheat-Southern Fultz. 9O6q2
Corn-Southcrn White 5I@55c., Yellow,
57@5Sc. Oats-Southern and PENNSYLVANIA
49a5le. Ryc-Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA
76.a77c. Hay Maryland and Pennsylvania
950@Sl000. Straw - Wheat, 7.56@$S.50.
Butter-EaStern Creamery 2GG27c.. nearby
receipts l3Ml4c, Chccse-Eustern Fancy
Cream, l0lgl04cr Western S@9ic. Eggs
(G26e. Tobacco, Leaf-lnterior, 1dSi 80, Good
Common, 4@S500, Middling 6dSS.00, Good
to fine red, 99Sll.00. Fancy l2d $780,
NEW YORK Flour - Southern Good to
choice extra, 4.2j@S5.S5. Wheat-Nol White
97s@99c. Rye-State 5S@GOc Corn-South.
ern Yellow, 5Sl@5S3cs Oats-White. State
47@M5ec. Butter-State 25(q 2Gc Cheese
State, 4@9sc. Eggs-27@2Sc
PHILADELPHIA - Flour - Pennsylvania
fancy, 4.25@$4;50. Wheat Pennsylvania aud
southern Red, 97@9Se. Rye Pennsylva.
mia, 56(957c Corn-Southern yellow. 6i0
62c. Oats-494950c. Butter-State, 2SG26c.
Cheese-New York Factory, l0@l0le. Eggs
State, 26(d27c.
CATTLE.
BALnMoRE-Beef-3.50@S4.O Sheep
l.5O(S4.75. Hogs-400dS4.50
NEW 4oRK-Beef - 6O0MS7.00 Sheep
4.o0@S5.6o Hogs-3.30(a $500.
EAST LIBERTY Beef440GS47Q Sheep
4.OU(9S5 y. Hogs-3.S5dS4.0
ANNIE f. BAxTERwas erected cIerKln sas-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29

ANNIE f. BAXTRRwas erected cIerKln sas-
per county, Mo. and is the first woman elected
10 "a county office in that State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29

THE BEST COUNTY PAPER
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

The a'tenti If rauchers and
Others is called 10 the advertisement
Of the Custer Comfy Hor.e Sale. As
sociatiOD which appears in this issue.
The association through it, secretary.
Mr.. A'lerton. ak. tor bids on cedar
posts for fencing. 10 I've delivered on
the grounds. Here il a chance for
sonehody I, turn an honest penny.
Make your bids before the lit of March
10 Geo. W. Allerton, Miles City.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19
Take Carei There IL Danger

In allowing inactivity Of he kidneys to grow
through neglect. The deadly shoals o, Bright.
dis'a . aud diabetes Will wreck the soosly bark
Of health " 10 is allowed to drift ruddsrles.
upon them. The bladder. too. n inactive, and
i~udieious medication does no, speedily direc,
the helm toward the port Of safety. will BE-
whslmed W he quichssnd Of dissa,s. In ssl, OF.
Ing q diurssie. lss your shoica fall upon Hostst.sr.
stomach Bistsrs. which stimulates the renal or
sans without Irritating and exciting them, IN.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19
The Niger show.

A very good house attended the per
Torrance Of the Georgia Miustr.ls last
night, but tn those who were not there
We have 20 say that they missed a big
treat. The show was first class in
every respect, kersands, Farrell. Mai.
lorv and Eldridge .xceljing i'm their
several acts, while the minor perform
ers also did excellent work. Gauze,
the NAL. soprana, wa n genuine sur.
prise. many persons believing The
singer to be a female until he broke
into q coarse male voice. C,n-iderirg
the state of the weather the hous, wa.
very comfortable.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19
Children lfninY

The pleasant flavor, gentle arficn
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need Of alaxstive and IL the
ather or mother be cortive or bilious
tue most gratifying results follow its
ute, s, that IL is The best family remedy
known and every family should have
"A hOltIp-
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

Henry Hin urn WAS yesterday pre-
seuted with a thoroughbred msstifi
dog by James L,rke. The dog l. n
m mber of the American Kennel Club
and his numb r is II 562. with a good
pedigree. He is now six months old
aud weighs 9S pounds. Any per.oa-
desiring To 81. a lis Of the dogs fore
fathers can do SO by applying to Mr..
Hilburn.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

DROposALs FOR FENCE fOsTs.-Proposals
Il will be received BY the updersisned until
March lst. 1870, for delivery at the grounds Of the
Custer County Horse ales and Ssir Association
In the Vicinity Of Miles City, Of the Glowing.
500 Cedar to'is, nine W ieet long and not hss
ave tb) inches diameter at the small end.
200 Cedar Posts, ten n0) feet long and not lr-,
than Ave () inches In diam.ter at the small end
Proposals 10 grant the privilege OF akiur 6lty
per cent go per cent? more than the %ouantity
named ~ the contract prices, The right 10 re-.
served 10 reject any or ali bids.
Address GEO. W. ALLEBTOs,
NIL. c,. RI, N ,su Secretary.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

The kids Of the town have construct
led q hook and ladder truck, with two
medium sized ladders and n string Of
tomato cans on the side To answer the
purpose OF buckets; and they build
small fires aud have great fun in de-
stroying the flames before they spread.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

Sam Smith was brought before his
honor Justice Gibbs, charged with II
'plain drunk, - for which olrrnse IA
was fined so. aud not being ab'e 10
raj, e the necessary amount of stuff,
was taken 10 the Hotel de Jones To he
put under the special supervision If
Jailor Davis for tne time required TO
serve out his sentence.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19

The dance given at tie Kitcber
school house o" Monday night proved
TO be u of the social even,s of the
season, everyone thoroughly enj ying
themselves. supper was served at
midnight. Which was far superior to
any country dance supper we have at.
tended In some time.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-02-19
Great scott.

Why don't you cure that cough? DE
Wits Cough and Consumption Cure
will do It. This remedy Is positively
certain, prompt and thoroughly salts.
factory. IL you have tried IL .3uu
know this STATE ment 10 be- u foct-if
you have not you pre- doing your-elf
an injustice. 1t is sold by w. T.. Saw
age,