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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
a CHEEKY BOOk-AGENT.
A Conductor Tells How lie Put Him on In
the Mud.

"No one knows, except conductor
the ways attempted by some people tt
deadhead their way on train" said {
ticket-puncher, as he handed back the
reporter the remainder of pass.
The reporter asked what made the con
! ductor drop such an insinuation just
then.
80, some people are cheeky, and will
do their beskto beat you. A conductor
is expected to have about twice as many
eyes and ears as ordinary people. He is
expected to know personally or in an in
direct way every deadhead between New
York City and the Golden Gate. If a
particular friend of the superintendent.
general passenger agent, and director,
or even down to head train dispatcher,
comes along the conductor is asked to
pass Mr.. So-and-So on account of another
Mr.. So-and-So. This dead-beat business
becomes a well-worn chestnut in the
course of time. One-half of these un-
knowns, but all-important, would-be free
riders never have any pass. They will
come in, and, with as much assurance
as cheek will warrant, ask to be passed.
intimately acquainted with the conduc-
tor, and, of course, ask TO be dead
headed. We never do this kind of busi-
ness don't work in any case, but then it
is veritable nuisance which ought to
be abolished. Why you would be aston
ished at the methods resorted to by some
fellows who are professional dead
heads.
Il remember not long ago striking a
cheeky book agent. He boarded the
train, and was dressed in the height of
style, silk tile and all. 1t was dark
rainy night and the mud was fearful.
When came to Mr. Book Agent he went
into his spacious pocket-book-hi ticket
seemed to have slipped out. He fumb,ed
through lot of well-worn papers, blank
receipts but no ticket could be found.
Finally looking up, he said Just wait
a moment j have placed it in my va
lise.' Slowly he opened the big valise
filled with circulars, dirty linen and the
other necessary outfit Of a book vender.
/ went through the train and came back
to the bewildered agent, who was still
overhauling some back number papers
III SeurCh VI SollcbHliiP Hc uiu HoU nave.
Ticket, please ! said. i have lost it,
said he, and can not find it. Pay your
fare, them said i. The truth was he
was busted and hadn't cent. His sta
ton was several miles ahead of us, and
as there was no regular stopping place
between whore he got on and where he
expected to get off he would make his
lost ticket racket work like charm.
The conductor, he thought, would not
stop the train to put a gentleman off in
the RAIN and mud. He was fooled. Pretty
soon we came to a water station out in
big field where the mud was shoe-top
deep. 1t was raining torrents, and our
unfortunate passenger had no umbrella.
When the train came to q standstill
requested him to move out. A scene
followed and trouble was threatened.
1t was disgrace he thought to put
gentleman off in the rain. But he went
out into the dark rain and mud. He
was elegantly dressed, and his clothes
must have been ruined before he found
shelter. "-Cincinnati TiInes-Star.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
English Ms written In Japan.

A Toxic correspondent gives some
amusing specimens of English as it is
written by the Japanese. Among them
arc these, from a library company's
rules: 1.-The Profession of our Company
is supplying the all Japanese Classical
and Modern Books or Chinese and En-
glish Language Books to Readers for
receiving duly Lending Price" THE
object of our library is for the Reader
who desired to Read many books at one
time for searching useful matter.
Therefore all book which is ready in
our Company, is permit to Read; but the
prevailing Book at present is wished for
Reader to be lend from the procedeur of
Sending" "Who has read the Book of
our Company, above three months by
the Polish way OF the reading, thought
of our Company will send the Sigma
ture of Special and may be lend by
paying Lending Price that mitigating
lilo of it,"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
SHADOW PICTURES.

Years ago, when you were little,
Not so qucenly grand and tall.
OFT saw your tiny shadow
Thrown by lamplight on the wall.
Always with the arms uplifted.
Reaching out for my cnress,
Was tho ghudow, till the substance
Found her fathers goodnight kiss,
And tonight, my fair young daughter,
When met you in the hall,
1could sec again your shadow
Thrown by gaslight on the wall.
Arms thrown out and face upliftcd--
Could 1t he for kisses stills
Here the substance solves the question:
''Pa, ! want n dollar billm
-Buffao Express.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
awhat resemblance there is b

--"What resemblance there Is be-
tween you and your husband, Mrs.
Smith, said friend of the family.
Ibid anyone ever call attention to 1t
beforc?" 80, yes!" broke in Roberts,
who always blunders. "They were walk
ing down the street t'other day, and l
heard man remark, How much that
woman looks like her son! No, no, that
wasn't It'll" added Roberts, seeing the
cloud on Mrs. Smiths face. "What he
raid was, How much that old fellow
looks like his motherl"-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
HOT COFFEE HERE


Is a fact can not gainsay; but do de-
clare that Kate herself stood little
while later ready for customers, with
her face close to the window pane and
eager eyes brilliant as stars.
She was shrewd little girl, as have
already limited, and knew that the house
she and her mother lived in was good
hungry" distance from town; and she
felt that, did any traveller to and from
the city chance to read her modest little
announcement, they would only too
gladly avail themselves of the nectar
she had been taught to make so we'll.
Away along the smooth, white road a
black spot suddenly showed itself. 1t
grew in size as time passed, and, as its
bulk increased, silvery bells, in high
and merry trebles, sent sound waves
shoad OF 4.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

"A historic tree on the old Elder
Winson farm at Johnstown, r. l., was
felled recently. 1t was chestnut, and
"had been utilized by the Dorrites in
the exciting times of the Dorr war as a
hiding place for guns" 1t stood in an
open field on the farm. The trunk,
which was nine feet four inches in
diameter, had been hollow as long as
''any one living can remember" and a
tall man could enter and stand erect,
with several inches to spare above his
head. One OF the limbs measured four
feet In diameter. The tree was cut
down because there was danger Of its
falling.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-13
Annual Tax Sales.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
To the Circuit Court for ne Co,tnty OF
Bd1dga in Chancery.


Tns q petition saS s q a ]; H Mp AaGGr
shows that the list q lands hereinafter set forth
tion Of al lands in said county of Baraga upon
I'd therein, and which were returned as delin-
quent for nOn-payment OF taxes and which taxes
have not been paid together with the total
thereon to the time fixed for sale and collection
fee as provided by law, and the cost OF advertise
ing and other expenses OF sale Of each of said par
Your petitioner further shows to the Court
that said lands were returned to the Auditor Gem
.ral as delinquent for no,l-payinent Of said taxes
quent returns were made prior to the first day Of
m petitioner further shows CIV and ayers y; that
Using aud other expenses OF sale, and the legal
fees for personal service Of subpoena In each
case where such personal service Is actually made
Your petitioner, further shows that the, said
taxes on said described lands have renlained un,
July next after their return to the Auditor Gem
ei1.l and the said taxes not having been paid. and
the same being now due and remaining unpaid
in favor Of the State Of Michigan against each par
eel Of said lands, for the payment Of the several
amounts Of taxes. interest, collection fee, cost
puted and extended IN said schedule, against the
several parcels OF land contained therein and in
addition thereto Of the amount of legal fees for
such service Is actually made as provided in See.
%, Of Act No. 49, OF the session laws Of Michigan
for the year 1859, and in default Of payment Of the
SAID lands, that each OF said parcels Of land may
be sold for the amounts due thereon as provided
by law, to pay the lien as aforesaid
Ana your petitioner III! fysr Il. aXyhfG.ffN.
Auditor General.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-13
Sale Of State Tax Lands.
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
lansing, Mich, November 10, 1890.

Notice il hereby given that certain lands sit
lated in the County OF Baraga bid on to The State
scribed in statements which will hereafter be for
warded to. the Office OF the. Treasurer OF said
Treasurer mt the County Seat. on the first Mon:
day Of May next. ut the time and place designated
deemed or cancelled according to lazy.
Said statements contain full description Of
each parcel of said lands, aud may be seen on APP
plication at the Office. OF the County Treasurer
after they are received by him.
The land struck off to the State for Taxes of
1897, or other years, ut the Tax Sales In May last,
will be offered subject to the right Of redemption
prescribed by law.
HENRY II. APLIN,
Auditor General.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
South Randolph.

]. w. Camp who has been very low
from the effects of broken limb and
pneumonia is improving.
Mr.. Laid and daughter of Woodstock
visited at II. P. Riford's last.week.
Fred Gifford's horse ran away one day
last week but did no serious damage.
e. II. Prince, formerly one of our boys
who is now living in Chicago and practis-
ing law, has daughter.
The ladies aid society met with Mrs. II.
w. Perrin ON Tuesday afternoon and ev-
ening. There was good turnout and a
pleasant visit and much social enjoyment.
Mr.. Prince is getting out large quanti-
ty of ash lumber, some 800 to 500 logs but
lumber business looks hard just now for
the want OF snow
C. c. Paine writes from Florida that the
weather has been just beautiful ever since
he has been there and that he has not seen
cloudy day for nearly three months. 1t
is as warm as summer and he has no use
for overcoats, rubbers or umbrellas. All
garden crops are doing finely and the
orange trees are golden with fruit.
People in this vicinity are reminded that
the state board OF agriculture is to hold a
session at Royalton Center on the 81 and
% and all farmers should attend. Pro-
grams will be circulated in due time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Does Exnerience COMMIT

1t does, in every line of business, and
especially in compromising and preparing
medicines. This is illustrated in the great
superiority of Hoods Sarsaparilla over
other preparations as shown by the re-
markable cures it has accomplished.
The head of the firm G. /. Hood & Co. Is
a thoroughly competent and experienced
pharmacist, having devoted his whole life
to the study and actual preparation OF
medicines He is also a member of the
Massachusetts, and American Pharmaceu-
teal Associations and continues actively
devoted to supervising the preparation OF
and managing the business connected
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hence the superiority and peculiar mer-
it OF Hoods Sarsaparilla is built upon the
most substantial foundations. In its prep
aration there is represented all the know
ledge which modern research in medical
science has developed, combined with
long experience, brain-work and expert
ment. 1t is only necessary TO give this
curative value.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
The roads are very icy.

The roads are very icy.
Past Commander Tuller OF the g. A. r.
Post brought to the meeting Saturday eve
two bouquets of pansies picked by his wife
that day, Jan. 4th.
NJ T. King is reported better, as are also
Harvey Lazelle and Fred Noyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry r. Hayward in
stalled the officers Of the Chelsea Post and
Relief Corps last Friday night
Mrs. Kate Kenerson is at home.
Geo. Durlzee's children have been i'll but
are now better.
Dea. Goodwin is improving and it is
hoped will soon be out. "Sel" and Will,
his two sons visited him lately.
NV. B. Davis:of Col Tracy's staff in
stalled the officers OF Whitney Post and
Relief Corps last Saturday evening. Sew
eral members of the Chelsea Post and Re
lief Corps were present. After the in
stallation refreshments were served and a
social meeting was held that came near
running into this week so interested did
the boys get in swapping stories. If the
stories were not true they were at least
well told.
Albert Northrop was married to Mrs.
Jennie George of Barre New Year Day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

Rev. M. 7. Runnells of N. Ii. will supply
the Cong'l pulpit again next Sunday and
may continue to do SO longer.
Leet Blodgett was quite severely injured
while at work with saving machine.
Mrs. Z. Hebard, who has been sick with
erysipelas is much better.
Moses Seymour and wife are visiting
friends in Canada.
Samuel Howard has rented his farm to
Mr.. Shepard and he is to move into the
Elder Billiard house.
Harris Holman's family have been suf-
ferins With what is supposed TO be "La
Grippe"
w. o. Domphier has been driving the
stage for the past few days, Mr.. Fullam
being on the sick list.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-Bradstreet's reports
II, 7l9 failures in the United States for tho
year 1889, with liabilities of l4O,S59, 400,
and assets $40, 500, 100 This is the largest
number OF failures and greater liabilities
than for any year in the past five The in
crease in the number OF failures over 1888 10
1882; increase in liabilities 500, III, OBS; in
crease in assets q, 599, 1858. New York city
had 67S failures in 1889, with liabilities OF
$40, $50, O60; assets $4,0S6, 7s9. against $40
failures last year, with liabilities Of ST.
022 $50 and assets 81, 07s, $40
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
M A R R lie D.

In So Royalton, Jan. 4th, by Rev james
Ramage, George w Bills and Abbie Az
cry, both OF Sharon.
In Bethel, Jan. /, by Rev. 8. A. Parker,
Fred p Aikens and Ella M. Ellis, both OF
Barnard.
In Randolph, Jan 3, by the same, Oramel
w. Brockway and Ann NJ, Jones. both OF
Randolph.
In Chelsea, Jan. l, Charles Lincoln and
Viola Il. Judd OF Washington.
In Quechee, Dec. "a, by Rev. Prescott Fay
Charles B. Angel and Edna Churchill.
In W. Randolph, by Rev. V M Hardy,
Herbert II Spencer and Arena NJ Athridge.
In Randolph, Jan. 2, by Rev W Lewis
Forrest + Burke OF Sharon and Lucia A
Souther OF Randolph. Also, by same, F..
w Lyon and Emma ] Deering, both of
Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
East Randolph.

Miss Kate Gillette is in New Jersey Wis
iting friends.
Mr.. Blanchard recently lost fat COW.
Frank White is sick and under the care
of DR.. Davenport.
Geo. Boswell is still at work in Brook
field.
John Rodgers wishes to express his sim
cere thanks to his neighbors and friends
for the substantial assistance he has lately
received and also for their kindness and
aid during the severe illness OF his wife.
Mrs. John Rodgers is slowly improving
in health.
Edward Sprague, an esteemed citizen
and one of the landmarks of this place
was buried here last Friday. He spent his
last few months with his daughter, Mrs.
Whitney of Fairlee whence his remains
were brought the day previous to the fu-
neral which was attended by Rev. S. A.
Parker.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
WASHINGTON.

There were about fifty couple at the New
Years dance and all had fine time.
At recent school meeting in district 9
they voted to raise fifty cents on dollar
to purchase the land for a new school
house but could not agree on location.
The officers of S. c. Smith Post No. 81,
G. A. r. were installed Jan. End by Capt.
W. H. H. Hall of Chelsea. They were as
follows: F. V. Jeffords, Com, Mason Cur
It's Sen. Vice Com, j. Z. Rollins, Jun. Vice
Com, ID. P. Smith, Surgeon, c. P. Slack,
chaplain, A. F. Bohonon. Quartermaster,
A. a. Pepper, adj, H. A. Rowell, Officer of
the day, Royal Ordway, Officer of the
guard, c. S. George, Q. M. Sergeant and +.
S. Thurber Sergeant Majors.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Stranord.

Mr.. Chase is expected in town this week
to look after ash lumber he has bought.
Parties were in town week ago pur-
chasing working cattle to take to New
Hampshire for logging purposes, taking
away about fifteen yoke.
DIR. Harlan Carpenter spent last week in
town doing dentistry here.
Horace Udall enters the High school at
Hanover, N III. next Monday.
Mrs. Sue Chandler of Barre arrived in
town last week Wednesday, leaving for
home the first OF this week.
This week is observed as the week OF
prayer alternating day and evening.
A Christmas gift OF fifteen dollars to the
society was received.
Mr. Bragg, the book agent selling the
commentary on the Gospel OF Luke spent
last Sabbath in town.
The marriage ceremony of Mr.. Lincoln
of Chelsea and Miss Judd of Washington
took place New Years day at the parson-
age, Rev. Mr.. Cummings performing the
ceremony.
Mr.. William Markham, Mr.. L. d. Kib-
bling and Mr.. A. g. Smith sent several
hundred sheep to market this week.
The marriage of Miss Minnie Kendall of
South Vershire to Fred Quimby OF South
STAFFORD took place Jan. LIST at the home
of William Kendall.
Mr.. Oscar Clogston went to Boston last
Monday with 1876 fat sheep.
Mrs. j. M. Fuller died Dec. 10Th and her
funeral was held at the house on We'd,
Jan. 1st.
The gathering at the parsonage last week
Thursday was very pleasant. A record OF
the Church was given. One of its MEM
bers, Mrs. Susan Walker Child has be-
longed to the church a years and is nearly
9S years Of age and Mr.. Robert Sargent al
most g.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Mrs. c. B. Smith is very sick.

La Grippe, influenza, or some other de-
testable disease is prevailing here and
many of the pupils in the public schools
are ILL., Miss Douglass, teacher in the vii
lage school is i'll and the school is closed
for the present.
The officers of Liberty Grange were in
stalled last Thursday evening and are as
follows: Master, c. B. Smith; o., c. l.
Buzzell; L., s. n. Kibby; A. s., Wib. Sal
ter; chaplain, Mrs. S. S. Hackett; Treas
L. F. Buzzell; secretary, J. s. Hackett; G.
K. d. P, Grant; p, n. Flanders; F., Z.
Gould; G, Mrs. SLACK; I. a. s., I. Rnzzen
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Rraintree.


Mabel Kellogg is very low with con-
sumption and cannot live but a short
time.
Myrtle Walbridge is sick at Snowsville
and her mother has been sent for to take
care OF her.
The school at Snowsville has closed for
the present because of the sickness OF the
teacher.
Mrs. c. E. wyman is acting as nurse for
Mabel Kellogg.
The morning of the End was the warm
est since October.
Snowsville can once more boast OF hav-
ing first class blacksmith in the person
of Mr.. Leslie.
BERTHE Fielder and Rupert Mann are two
young masters training yoke of calves OF
which they may well be proud.
Frank Leslie has moved his family into
the Flint and Granger house.
Irving Flint of Burlington College is
spending his vacation at home.
The lyceums at Peth are new feature
in that locality but to all appearance are
fiourishing well with an abundance OF
help to make it a success in every sense OF
the word.
John Hutchinson has been battling the
past week with LA Grippe"
Luther Tracy and wife have returned
from their western trip in Wis. and Ill.
All are glad to see western people return
to the east.
School closed in district on Saturday
and those missing the least words were
Lucille Packard and Flora Woodward.
Mrs. Daniel Flint gave the young peo-
pie an apron party which consisted OF ev-
cry young man showing his skill by hem
ming an apron and great deal OF sport
was displayed by the young ladies in see
ing the boys ply the needle and thread.
Geo. Sumner received the prize for the
best sewing.
December was very warm and wet for
that season OF the year, the mean temper
ature being "a degrees above zero, cores
ponding month last year was the same.
The coolest day was the 4th, degrees be-
low zero, the warmest was the 9th, 40 a.
bove. The coolest day in the year was
Feb. 4th 81 degrees below zero, the warm
est was July 4th ~ above. Mean temper
ature for the year 81 above, mean temper
AZURE for 1883 was 30 1-2 degrees above.
The above records were taken at sunrise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

KEExE, n. n, Dec Ex-Governor Good~ss's
proclamation was read IN the churches 700
terday, and at the mass meeting at city haH
last evening, held in comnlemoration Of the
.ixteenth anniversary Of the wonens cru
SADIE. The meeting was well attended Tbs
proclamation was applauded. Gen s. s.
Griffin presided and each OF the city clergy
men spoke briefly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Rnr,ed in wall
AEx

NEW DoRP, $. l., Jan 6-Laborers, polies-
men and citizens worked all through Saturday
night to rescue two men buried in well
which they we're digging. James McGloins
was taken out alive and not seriously hurt,
some boards that had fallen into the excava~
ton having formed protection and pre-
vented suffocation. The dead body of John
PAXTON was also recovered
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

BROOKLYN, Dec. SL-Henry Mollenhaner,
the well-known composer, leader and pianist,
died at his residence Of heart disease. He was
born at Erfurt, Germany, in 1925, played
before the Duchess Of Weimer when years
OF age, attained celebrity in all Europe and
came TO this country in 1864
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
B 0 R N.

In w. Randolph, Dec. 2sth, a daughter
TO II w Allen and wife.
In Norwich, Dec. 10, a son to Mr. McGin-
mis- and wife.
Jan. LIST twins to Geo. Peak and wife. On
ly one survives.
In Keene, N H, Dec Is, son to C s Ma
son and wife.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
Reward Cor one oapture Of Lynchers.

CoLUMBIA,S. C., Dec. Ex-Governor Rich
ardson has issued proclamation offering
reward Of 500 for the apprehension and con-
viction OF each and every ore of the persons
concerned in the lynching of eight negroes
at Barnwel on Saturday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

New YORK, Jan. 3-The steamer Lisbon
euse arrived here from Para, reports that up
TO the date Of sailing, Dec. u, everything
was peaceful in Brazil
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan 3.-Mrs Bren-
nan of Holyoke, under Indictment for muir
der in poisoning members Of her family m
order TO obtain insurance on their lives, ,
dying at the jail in this city. She has
Bright's disease.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

Boston, Jan. 6.-The Maritime exhibition
has closed. The exhibition company is IN
debt something like $50, 900, with no money to
pay it. The exhibition was great failure
financially
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09

SPOKANE FALLS, Wash, Jan. 6-Firs
started in a laundry in the town of Wardner.
in the Occur d Alene mines, and burned
three and one half hours No water was
available. the supply being frozen up. Ths
greater portion Of the town was destroyed,
causing loss Of about $4,000. Insurance
small
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-01-09
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKEr.
Thursday, Jan. 2.

BUTrER-Vermont choice tub, new, 10 to zoe;
fair 10 good ~ TO loo: common, 10 to lie: YER
mont cheese, factory, new, 10 70 l2c; farm dairy,
good, 10 &C.
EGGS--Jis TO &c per dozen.
FLOUR-St LOUIS and Illinois 81 so 70 7%
Ohio and Michigan, 81 . to 50; common extra
S. 50 TO 90: Haxall. IS % to 81.
BEANS--pea- hand pick ed. per bushel So 10 TO
90. medium, per bushel 81 90 to 10: mixed
s. rs 10 100
POULTRY Turkeys, fresh killed. l6 10 1ec
Common. u 10 lac. Chickens fresh, IA to Ice
Common, II to l5c. Fowls 10 20 H..
PORK Clear, extra, per barrel $l2 80 %
Is IS Mess, Sli IS 10 ~ CO. Fresh hogs, per ID
5 to 6iLc Hams, smoked, 10 TO EYE