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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
4 $500. 600 Fire at Winona.

A fire which started early on the
morning of the 18th, in the fire-room of
the Winona Mill Company's large flour
ing mill, destroyed the structure, re-
sulting in loss of 100000. There were
about %, 900 bushels of wheat in the ele-
vator, and l 200 barrels of flour in the
barrels, and employed 100 men. Sur
rounding property was seriously threat
ened. The insurance is 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
1T LASTED FIFTY YEARS.

A Lovers Quarrel begun in Scotland,
Ends In n Missouri Marriage.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 17.-Fifty years
since a lovers quarrel separated John
Purvis and Miss Alice Trucsdale. of Aber-
deem, Scotland. Thursday night they were
married at INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, and started
for their old home. The bride is 81 years
old, while the groom is 70 years old, and is
the partial owner of valuable copper mines
in Michigan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
The Worlds Fair Directors.

The executive committee of the
Worlds Fair held protracted meeting
at Chicago, on the 9th, at which the re-
quest of the representatives of the live
stock owners, formulated the day before,
was presented In the general talk that
ensued, the live stock people agreed that
they would much rather have from forty
to eighty acres adjacent to the main
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
WATERFOWL, WIS.


L. II. Cramer, business manager of
Frank Leslie's publishing house states,
in denial of the dispatch published from
London relative to the reported mar
riage or engagement of Mrs Frank Les
lie to Marquis de Leuville, that he has
received from Mrs. Leslie cipher ca
blegram positively denying the an
nOuncement
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
FIRE AND POWDER.

four Killed and Scores Wound
ed-FIames Reach Barrel of En-
plosives in Havana StOre-Four
Fire Chiefs and the Venezuelan
Consul Among the Dead-Great
Excitement Throughout the City
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
A Big BOYCOTT.

A big boycott is in operatian at the
town of Warren, near Wabash Ind
Many merchants are preparing to leave
the place. The Warren News has sus-
pended publication on account of the
squeeze. The president of the Fair AS
ISOLATION has announced that no exhibi-
ton will be given this year owing to
disturbed business relations. The
trouble is between the merchants and
which declare that the Warren mer-
chants have ignored them and refused
to make them special prices. The alli-
ance controls the trade of the vicinity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
Of a United States Official.

PORTSMOUTH, Eng, May 17.-Thomas
McCheane, consular agent of the United
States at this place, has committed sui
eide at South Sea Castle, near here. He
| shot himself with a revolver. No reason
for the rash act is at present known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
Tho Oriel Cabinet Company's Works and
Ten DWELLINGS, Burned.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May T.-Fire
started in the extensive works of the Oriel
Cabinet Company, at 1890 last night, and
in few hours the largest furniture factory
in the city was IN ruins. Loss S150, 900; in
sured for $4,000 Three hundred men are
thrown out of work. Fire started in the
engine-room. Ten dwellings adjoining
were also DESTROYED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
He Was Hallucinated.

A Detroit dispatch of the 10th says:
John B. Jones, of Pensacola, Fla, ar
rived here three days ago to see his
father, eX-United States Senator Jones,
of Florida. Jones has recently, almost
daily, sent letters to New York papers,
asserting that Mrs. DIR. Book, nee Palms,
was his wife. His infatuation for the
millionaire daughter of Francis Palms is
probably well remembered by the pub
lie. This afternoon the son applied to
Probate Judge Durfee for an order to
place his father in st. Ioseph's retreat
at Dearborn, beautiful place near De-
troit, as a private patient. The Judge
will decide the case Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
Carlisle Elected.

At the joint meeting of the Kentucky
Legislature on the 18th, Senator Lind
say placed John G. Carlisle in nominal
ton in a brief speech of admirable
taste, in which he paid graceful trib-
ute to the choice of the Democratic
caucus. Mr.. Langley, for the Republi-
Adams, the representative from Casey
County. The ballot then proceeded,
l07 votes being cast for Carlisle and Is
for Adams. Senator Carlisle left for
Washington. He will not present his
credentials in the Senate till after the
vote on the tariff bill in the House.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21

building of the Exposition, than double
the acreage at a point some miles from
it. The matter was taken under advise
ment.
Stuyvesant Fish, the president of the
Illinois Central Railroad, has resigned
from the board of directors. Press of
other business is assigned as the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-21
The Caisson Capsized.

A caisson at the new bridge at Louis
vile, Ky, capsized on the 14th, killing
one man and injuring several others.
Ed. Mcdonald, a calker, was inside the
caisson, and fourteen men were at work
cementing the outside. The caisson be-
gan to careen, and there was an effort
to right it when suddenly the the tim
bers holding it in place snapped, and the
massive structure slowly turned over,
and now stands bottom side up The
men clambered up the sides. G.
Mitchell, assistant superintendent of
the work, was caught by falling beam
and almost instantly killed. Charles
Saunders, carpenter, Ed. Branham, a
calker, and Joseph Wathen, a calker,
are missing. Ed. Mcdonald, Tom Hen
messy, Pat O Brien, Ed. Griffin and VIM
Rhodes are badly injured, but none ia
tally. The men who escaped were at
once taken from their perilous positions
by boats that hurried out from the
shore.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
A symptom Is Not a Disease.

The suffering rheumatic would look in
credulous if told his rheumatism was not
disease. Also the sufferer from catarrh,
with his sore tender and exuding nostrlls,
if told catarrb was but a symptom. Yet
such i: IS, in fact. The disease from which
a man OF woman suffers who has rheuma,
tism or catarrh is blood poison. How did
the poison get the po0d From var9as
tagion, etc, may have been the cause. No
matter, your blood is impure, and you will
suffer just SO long as this great stream OF
life is clogged with particles of impurity::
Then why not strike at the root or cause OF
Ing the enemies Of good health that exist in
your blood This can be done by using DR..
Bulls Sursaparilla. Its Alternative virtue
will quickly cleanse the blood 9dn Of h every ts
been permanently cured of rheumatism and
catarrh. No other remedy in the world acts
50 powerfully and yet SO harmlessly as
blood purifier. 1t conquers as II ny Magic a,,d
painful ailments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
Texas Spring Palace.

Ono of the most noteworthy events in the
South during the year 1890 will be the hold.
ing of the famous Texas Spring PALACE at
Fort Worth, which opens on May IL and
closes with the ending of the month. ''Te1as
alta glance is the expression often used IN
expressive and comprehensive, as. the
palace displays to great advantage all the
resources Of the clone Star State" The
pasttwelve months have been the most re-
markable in the history Of development in
Texas. Unknown counties have been peo-
pied and new towns and cities have sprung
up almost in day. Great railway systems
have been extended, rich and vast deposltss
of iron and coal uncovered and WORKED, ana
new and immense industries established.
All the railroads entering the city have
made greatly reduced rates, good for thirty
DAYS. For further information address
B. B. Paddock, President, Fort W orth, Texas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
The Late Mr.. tandal..s Career.

For thirty-six years he had been in pub
lie life as representative of the people
and had earned the distinction of a
leader among statesmen. Possessed of
a sturdy integrity and an answering
fidelity to principle, he made himself
felt in the affairs of the Nation and
commanded the respect of even his OPP
ponents. Like other ambitious states
men he had entertained the hope of
being President, and vas twice a candi
date for nomination before the Demo-
cratic convention, but being less of a
politician and more of statesman he
was not chosen. The record of his life,
however, is one which reflects only crnd.
it on his name. He was an able and m
honest man, Chicago Mail
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

covery are household words already, and IL
has come to stay. Do come and see what
sunshine it has brought already, and let US
thank you again for it."
~ will Good bye"
The foregoing is fair representation Of
very common occurrence. Golden Med
icai Discovery has cured severe, lingering
coughs and arrested Consumption, or Lung
scrofula, in thousands of cases after doctors
have failed and other medicines have been
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fair trial, or money paid for it will be
refunded
WoRLp's D1sPENsARY MEDICAL Asso-
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Buffalo, N. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
POLITICAL POINTERS.

The manufacturers had the fat
fried out of them during the last cam
paign. Now Mckinley proposes to let
the manufacturers fry the fat out of
the consumers for awhile. -Philadelphia
Times.
-Republicans argue that tho Kan
sas corn burners must diversity their
crops in order to be prosperous. If they
do, and diversity their ballots at tho
same time, they may be happy yet.-St.
Louis Republic.
Henry Cabot Lodge is said to have
informed the ways and means commit
tee of Congress that if duty was i'm
Aposed on raw hides it would DO useless
for him to hope to be reelected from
his district in Massachusetts. Y.
Star.
There has been a political up
heaval in Illinois, too, and the Demo-
Gratis are on top. There is a monotony
about these revolutions that ought to
read lesson to the Republican admin
istration at Observation-Disclosures
Plain Dealer.
When Massachusetts, Republican
was lately asked what the ways and
means committee were doing he quickly
replied: making a devil of lot Of
Democrats There were pi.h, point
and truth in this short and sharp an
swer.-Philadelphia Record.
The Yankee papers have already
nomina ted Speaker Tom Reed for 1892.
That's right; come ahead. The man
from Maine has no horrors for the fight
ing Democracy. 1t would be easy
enough to repeat in '92 the Maine-crush.
ing drama of SIN. Y. Telegram.
When the New England States
make up their minds that they are OPP
posed to tax they generally fight it
out on that line. 1t will be remembered
that the New Englanders at one time
settled the vcxed question of tax on
tea in very radical manner.-Wash'
ingaon Post.
The fact that Corporal Tanner
has experienced great good fortune in
doing whacking business as pension
claim agent is pleasant for Tanner, but
it docs not argue very we'll for the pen
sion system. Our pension laws should
not be framed to make rapid fortunes
for tho agents. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Emperor William and James G.
Blaine take about the same rank as
Statesmen. The labor conference a
Berlin has petered out, after series O.
feasting and drinking bouts. Mr.
Blaine's Pan-American Congress does
not seem to have been more productive
of actual results than was the Berlir
affair.-Chicago Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
alike A CAMEL, INDEED.'
convened his committee,

Mckinley con, ened his committee
And said be: 1t il true, though pity,
The tariff needs padding on one or two SIDES;
Sc in order to round out its beauty
] regard it matter of du6y
To stick quite slick little tax upon hlaes.
CCuoRus-N. y. Tribune and all the other Or
gans)
DYES: twill be proper and fair II
We clap one snug little tariff
A neat and complete little tariff on hides.
But Republican dealers in leather
Shouted: Hold You're too fresh altoSethcr'
The party will suffer if thus you insist"
S said Mac: If applying this plaster
Will bring to our party disaster,
Wen say hides may stay free OF pay On tne
list"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
n1oO Reward. s1co.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength BY building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer 500 for any case
that it fails to cure.Send for list Of testi-
monials. F. j. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 7oc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
He had come to spend the evening

He had come to spend the evening
and she had received him in the library.
The parlors were occupied. The Old
Settlers Association was holding a
meeting there. Miss Fredonia," said
domestic, opening the library door,
I'm sorry to disturb yez, but they're
a-wantin' more chairs. I'll have to take
all yez can spare" The face of the fair
young girl grew radiant with the glow
of generous self-sacritice. "Alfred, J"
she whispered resolutely, 'those old
people must not stand"
Nora, you may take every thing except
this rocking chair"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
A Loltine on tho Rail

Grievously dsturbs the stomachs OF invalid
travellers. The motion of the ship and vi
bration of the screw in crossing the ocean
does the like for many in good health. All
travellers should have, as a companion, Hos,
letters Stomach Bitters, which fortlhes and
regulates the stomach and bowels, counter
acts hurtful influences of climate and
changes of temperature, and is sovereign
remedy for malarial, rheumatic and kidney
ailments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
Con,u,nntion surely Cured.

srs that | have positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manenty cured. Ishall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your
readers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post-office ad-
dress. Respectfully, 7. A. SLocUM, NJ c.,
1871 Pearl street, New York.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
"Hello Hello!! Hello III"

chow is yo4r mother, this morning'"
every much better she had real rest
full sleep last night she is almost rid of her
night-sweats, cough and nervousness, and is
growing quite cheerful How grateful We
all are to you for that bottle of medicine"
"Don't speak Of gratitude. What does
the doctor says"
"He says he never saw SO wonderful a
change in such serious lung trouble. He
still thinks we are giving his medicines. l
don't like to tell him"
"That's right. He's an old friend, you
know. I'm sure your mother will get well
now but you won't forget the name of the
medicine, will you 2"
"Never DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

If you happen to hear a great commotion
in the post Office at any time you may know
it is caused by the arrival of a letter adj
dressed in feminine hand, with SIN Haste"
in the lower lcft-hand corner.-Great Bar
rington News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Bulls Sarsaparilla has entirely cured me
of rheumatism, from which | suffered for
three long years. l have now been free
from pain for several months and have no
doubt the cure is permanent. - lsham
Bridges, Uniontown, Ky.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

WHEN it takes fellow eighteen minu es
to assist a girl to don her sealskin sacque
the natural inference is that he hopes to be
more than a brother to her.-St. Joseph
News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

SoME platitudinons philosopher says "pri-
vate habits are more demoralizing and
harder to got rid of than public ones" but
it would be difficult task to get man who
has worn a pcnitcntiary suit to believe him.
---Tcrrc Hautc Express.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

sir Norc's Free, will be sent by, Cragin q
Co., Philada, Pa, to any one in the U. >: or or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt OF 20
Of novels on circulars around each bar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

A LADY said she had hard work to get her
druggist to keep DR.. Bulls Worm De
stroyers, as he was anxious to sell another
kind But she made him get them Tor her.
Go mother and do likewise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
GRANVILLE, ND, Feb. I'd, 1857

Rochester, Pa. Dear Sir:-I have
used your Antidote for Malaria for over
quarter of a century and have found it to be
in every respect all that you claim for it. 1t
not only cures chills and fever OF every
kind. but it is the bestmedicine ever knew
to build up the system when broken down
from any cause. Respectfully yours,
F. M. BROWN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

TIE average wife may say II told you
500 occasionally. but she is mcrciful
enough not to remind her husband of all
the idiotir nonsense he used TO talk to her
in their courtship days.-Somerville Jour
nal
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

TINS is truly Il world of discomfort Some
people are not satisfied until they get into
the pcnitcntiary; and no sooner are they
there, they want to get right out again
Puck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

MANY people who claim to be welded to
their art seem to have been Ovcrtalicn with
divorce proceedings from the outset-Phil-
adeiphia Press. a
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

YOU may not have noticed it, but you will
find that the man who shakes hands the
hardest is the hardest to shake. Richmond
Recorder.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THE pawnbrokcr's life may be loanly
one, but it has its redeeming features
Hotel Gazette.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

Is the matrimonial market it doesn't
make SO much difference about a girls COM
p!exion if her income is only fair.-Burling
ton Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale's Hon.
ey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pike Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

WHEN the poet wrote of the "breaking
waves he undoubtedly had in mind the sea-
side resort and the grasping summer hotel
kecper.-Kearncy Enterprise.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

IT is no longer necessary to take blue pills
to rouse the liver to action. Carter's Little
Liver Pills are much better. Dom forget this.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

SOME speakers prefer to talk in the open
air. 1t Is the only way they can induce
people to hear them out.-Yonkefs States
man.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs'' are wide
ly known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Coughs and Throat
troubles. Sold only in boacS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

IT is as easy to tell the truth to your wife
as to tell lie, but it is not always so ex-
pedient.-BOstOn Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

WHY don't you try Carters Little Liver
Pillsq They are a positive cure for sick
headache, and all the ills produced by dis
ordered liver. Only onepill dose.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THE resort hotels will soon be making
preparations for the summer seizin'.-
Washington Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

MARX TWAIN is said to be more in demand
for public lectures than any other speaker,
although he does not now lecture as ne
formerly did.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THE two great wants of the day-better
mail service abroad and better female serv-
ice at home.-Burlington Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

A "ceRNER'' which is not worth fig
raisin' the currant values to date on dried
fru;t,-American Grocer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

IT is an anomalous state of affairs that
man has taken fresh grip on piece Of
property by releasing it. = Philadelphia
Press
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

WHEN a public man has lost his grip hi
will not do much handshaking with constit
uents.-N. O. Picayunc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

SOME pointers in the bucket-shop bust
ness prove to be disappointers.-Boston
Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
On, how can fair maiden smile and be gay.
be lovely and loving and dear.

Be lovely ana loving ana GEAR, =,
AS sweet as u rose and as bright rs the May
When her liver is all out of gear!
She can't 1t is impossible. But if she
will only take DR.. Pierce$ Golden Medical
Discovery, it will cleanse and stimulate her
disordered liver, purify her blood, make
wholesome, her spirits cheerful, and her
temper sweet. All druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THE time when Congressman is s;out Of
order" is when no has been out all night
with the boys.--Boston Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THE value of clover on clay lands as
means of rendering the soil less compact
and easier titled is much under-estimated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

DON'T hawk, hawk, blow, Spit and disgust
everybody with your offensive breath, but
use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and end it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

No OpiuD, in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. Csc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

THERE are some men to whom the loss Of
their regulations would mean mighty good
Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
rpAyE11Na men smoke ..Tansilrs Punch.'

A GOOD SIZED sinking fund will help to
70 keep corporation anoat-Epoch
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07
cuORrS-(As before.)

Dyes, it all goes without saying,
That hides should come in without paying
And be- we agree, duty free on the list,
Puck.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

MARRIAGE is not one tenth as much fail.
urc as the average summer resort engage
melt.--Baltimore American.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

No GAME that we know Of applies to Of
fee hunting .-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-05-07

An athlete who "paints the town red:'
can hardly be expected to keep in the pink
of conditiOn.-Hotel Gazette.