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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
Hardin College Students.

EIum tAC HAdEsudil ~ dI1 AIOkICocs
The Texas squad of Hardin Col
lege girls missed some awful good
confectionery here last night.
"Sweets for the Sweets--From the
Marshall boys to the Texas girls"
With a list of the names of the de-
voted donors attached, was becom-
ingly and modestly displayed on
the box of candy that was held In
waiting to be presented at the train
last night. The boys patiently
watched until the Hummer and the
$50 trains had passed and it begun
to dawn on them that they had
been left. If the girls passed
through it was on the 1923, after
they had been snugly tucked in
their little hunks in the sleeper.
The Hardin College girls did
pass through on the last train last
night. They were twenty-nine
strong. Had banners on the car,
"Fort Worth (rex.) Gazette Girls
en- route to Hardin College by the
Santa Fe."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
MRS. j. NJ. BUSH DEAD.
After Long Sickness With Terrible
Suffering She Passes to Her
Reward.
But We'll do more
Well deserve it,"

Mrs. ]. M. Bush died from can
Ger at her residence in this city Sat-
urday after long illness. Mrs.
Bush was born in Clark county,
KY, in 1889. She married J. NJ.
Bush May "a, 1859, and they
moved to Missouri in 1866. Mr..
Bush died Oct. 26, 1889. Mrs.
Bush leaves eight children-six
boys and two girls as follows:
Walter, A. Vassa, Sam, Arthur,
Charlie, Hubert, VALERIE and Mrs.
John T. Ricketts,. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from the Christian Church
in this city. Ed. W. B. Taylor
conducted the services. Mrs
Bush had been sick for years and
suffered as only those who have
cancer can suffer. While her death
was expected it was shock to her
friends and the public. Mrs. Bush
was a deyout Christian woman and
her faith in the Lord strengthened
her during her terrible illness. De-
ceased was devoted mother and
her only regret in leaving this
world, to join her husband in a
better, was the separation from her
children she loved so well.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

We notice the Republican Edi-
torial League of the Second Con-
gressional District of Missouri will
meet at Carrollton, Mo-, on the
Oath of September, 1891. Hon. C..
l. Filley will address this meet.
ing. We regret very much the
formation of Republican or Demo-
cratic Editorial Associations in
Missouri. Missouri to-day has the
strongest editorial associations of
any State in the Union, which Is
due to the fact that no politics or
outside issues of any kind are dis
cussed or allowed to creep into the
proceedings of the meetings. In no
State does SO cordial relations ex-
list between editors of all denoml-
nations and all shades of politics
as in Missouri. We don't see how
any good can result to the State by
drawing the lines either in politics
or religion in the editorial conven-
tions of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
A BIG BLAZE.
The Old Botkin Livery Stable In
Ashes---City Hall Damaged Con.
siderabiy---Both Insured.

On Friday night the peo-
pie were awakened from their peace
full slumbers by the alarm of FIRE,
and when they looked out of their
respective bedrooms it appeared
as if the whole of Mexico was sblaze.
It was the old wooden livery stable
that has stood on the historic spot
on Jefferson street, between Liber-
ty and Promenade, for almost thir-
ty years, having been built by JIG.
Muldrow that many years ago. 1t
was only a few moments from the
time the alarm sounded until the
streets were lined with spectators,
some appearing in their sleeping
attire. The fire company was
not long sending four strong streams
into the mammoth flames, but it
kept them busy watering adjacent
buildings to save them. This was
thought to be accomplished when
the angry flames had consumed the
stable and all had once more hunt.
ed their holes for the night; but
again at the hour of 5 this morn
ing the fire bell began disturbing
the people, this time the City Hall
being the victim, and the fire COM
pany resumed their work immedi-
ately and this building was saved
with 81, ZOO damage to it. The
livery stable was owned by W.
H. White and was run as a feed
stable by Mr.. Whites son, Alb.
Only one horse, stallion, Glow
lander" was in the barn and he
was rescued safely. The build
ing was completely consumed and
was insured with Capt. Shea for
$1,000. The City Hall is insured
in FIVE different companies for a
81 900 each, making $5, 600, and the
damage is estimated at about ST..
600. The origin of the fire is not
know, but it is thought to be the
work of an incendiary.
The fire in the City Hall caught
from sparks during the livery
stable fire, but did not burn till
5 q. m.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
II. NJ WHITE, Editor and Proprietor]

sentimentality. The interior OF a
German cottage, nine life sized wax
figures clad in their peasant dress
of gay colors, for it is a land where
they do not fear bright coloring.
The simple table is spread, the
door is open, which is never closed
to strangers. The vacant places are
all filled and happy smiles wreath
each face. You can almost fancy
you can hear the ring of happy
voices with the uplifted mug of
beer and can see the ruddy glow of
the fireside, where love and con-
tentment dwell. Thanks to this
generous firm will be the verdict of
the multitude as the admiring
crowd passes on.
Among the new exhibits is one
of most worthy cause, that of
the "Klngs Daughters" The So
ciety membership Is composed OF
many of our best young ladies'
their sole object to provide gar
ments for the needy OF their own
sex. The exhibit is rendered at
tractive by the fancy articles offer
ed for sale and by bevy of bright
young girls, whose earnest endeav-
ors are entitled to the reward their
industry and deft fingers have al
most assured them.
To friends in Mexico and Au-
drain we say, come and see US ; let
enjoyment every now and then
ease the cares of life. Our guiding
principle Is the truth of the mighty
lines
"'Tis not for mortals to command
success;
But We'll do more
Well deserve it." FAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Branstetter 4 Son Offer Residence,
and Horse and Jack.

s. M. B-anstettel & Son have
sold their two farms heretofore ad.
vertised but they still offer a two
story five room residence in south
east Vandalia, 4 1.3 acres of land
inside corporation limits, good
large barns, out buildings, wells
and all necessary improvements
and comforts. One of the best
pieces of property in Vandalie.
We also offer a splendid lrt.
ed Percheron stallih 9ys ID.
weighs 1850 pounds DC
ulars and pedigree o lion,
One Kentucky bred D04lS hands
high and first class in every par.
ticular. Pedigree shown on appli.
cation and full particulars given,
VIII be sold very cheap if sold be.
fore October LIST. Call on or ad'
dress, s. NJ. BRANsTETTER,
Vandalia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
THE SHIPS DOCTOR.
He Rarely Feels the Absolute Au.
thority Of the Captain.
From the St. Louis Globe e-pemoerat.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
There is one person on board a
United States steamship who never,
or. at all events, rarely, feels4 the
absolute authority of the captain or
commander, said a naval officer.
That person is the ships doctor.
He is exempt from the harassing
duties that the other members of his
mess must perform, and he never
knows what it is to bear the brunt
Of surly commanders displeasure
in petty affair. Everything seems
to be established on shipboard to
fence the captain with that dignity
which doth hedge king. He eats
alone in solemn state in his cabin,
and he has his apartments entirely
separate from those Of the other Of
fcers. After a while, unless he is
naturally a good fellow, he must re-
ceive some impressions of the power
that he may WELD, and of the isolat-
ed dignity Of his position. He can't
be affable or cordial, and he grows
to not want to be. Such a man
was Commander McCalla, who got
into that scrape recently and was
convicted Of the offenses by the
court-martial. McCalIa was natural
ly good fellow. Iknew him when
he was lieutenant, and he was a very
different man from the commander
that behaved so brutaliy to his
men. The commander may black
guard the executive officer, may snub
his subordinates and treat everybody
harshly, but he must leave the ships
doctor alone. He is exempt from
annoyance and abuse, and his life is
about the pleasantest on board.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
President Leonard.

The following is given by the
Sedalia Bazoo as brief biography
of Col. Leverett Leonard, the new
president OF the Farmers and La
berers' Union:
"Col. Leonard, the president
elect, is one of the most prominent
stock raisers and agriculturists in
the State. He resides at Mount
Leonard, Saline county, and has
never held any political Office.
President Leonard was born in
Cooper county, Mo-, in 1s47. He
has always been a farmer. He re.
moved from Cooper to Saline coun-
ty in 1868. Those who are best
acquainted with him say he is one
Of the most honorable gentlemen in
the country and absolutely beyond
the reach of corrupting influences" +"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

MEXICO MISSOURI THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1891

in nature most awe-inspiring with
the mighty ocean. This closes the
wonderful panorama. In a few
hours We are back to our seats on
the gallery of the "Hotel Antlers'
at Colorado Springs, gazing once
more on the round, bald summit of
Pixies Peak and thinking, vainly
trying to think, Of the marvellous
mountain and canon wonders we
had seen IN the Thousand Mile
Trip" we had just taken over
"The Scenic Line of the World"
HORACE WILLIAMS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

THE reception and entertain
ment given at Hardin College last
night was largely attended and a
splendid success. This institution
is opening with brilliant outlook
and We think this session will be
the most successful in the history
of the college. Miss Amelie Dun
can gave a lecture and illustration
in physical culture, which was
we'll received and enjoyed by all
present. She will teach the Del
sarte system in Hardin College and
we think it will prove very popu-
lar. Mrs. G. M. Best rendered a
vocal solo and recited "Bobol1nk"
in charming manner. She also
gave short reading. Mrs. Best
is a superior elocutionist and her
singing was pronounced by all who
heard it to be splendid. Mrs. Best
will prove quite an acquisition to
the faculty of Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
VIII the Earth's Notion Cease

VIII the Earth's Notion Cease
Is the motion of our earth and
other planetary bodies perpetual ?
A superficial survey of the field
would convey the impression that
such motion will continue forever.
The earth with its mass of 3,OOO,-
600. .0O0, ,0C0, 600 tons for long time
defied all attempts to detect its
loss of speed, but with the friction
OF the tides continually at work it
was shown that such loss must
take place, and now it is pretty
certain from calculations of Prof.
Adams and others that the earth
loses about an hour every 5000
years and is slowly, but surely
coming to a standstill. The expert
ments and investigations of modern
scientists are proving what Sir
Isaac Newton believed, that the
motions of all bodies in space are
suffering retardation and that thei,
velocity is becoming less and less
and Will ultimately cease altogeth.
er. Then the whole planetary sys
tenn will fall through space ever
lasting
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
HarGin College.
From the X. G. Star.

Ekoh thC hs w. oldTs
Tho Car load of Texas girls on
their way to attend Hardin College
attracted more attention thar Fore.
paugh's train. At Marshall the
gallant swains fixed up a box of
candy for the girls labeled 'Sweets
for the sweets. From the Marshall
boys to the Texas girls" Then
they put on their Sunday clothes
and went down to the depot to pre-.
sent the confectionery, along with
a list of the names of the donors,
but from some cause the girls did
not go through when expected, and
missed the Marshall caramels and
chewing gum,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Hon. w. II. Kennan, vice pref.
dent of the ex-Confederate Home
Association for this district, attend
ed the Montgomery City Fair this
week and was the guest of the
Daughters of the Confederacy Of
that city, who are raising a nice
sum of money by conducting the
dining hall at that fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
Premiums for Corn.

Mr.. B. B. Runkle, of the LEDGER,
will give for the best 25 ears of
corn, either white or yellow, grown
in Audrain this year
First premium, $3.50.
Second best, Mexico LEDGER one
year.
Third best, Rural World one
year.
Samples to be brought to the
LEDGER Office this fall and preserv-
ed until the following committee
makes the awards: J. M. Daniel,
Douglas Murray and Geo. W.
NeWgent. tt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

THE Missouri Military Academy
opens on the 10Th of this month
and should be crowded. The Ca
pacity of the school has been more
than doubled and every precaution
has been taken to make the school
one of the best in the United
States. There are still few va
cant rooms, which should be taken
between now and the opening.
There is no better school for young
men than the Missouri Military
Academy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

1t is said that Harrison, prior to
the convention in 1883, promised
Steve Elkins, on behalf of Blaine,
that he would not be in the way oil
the Maine man when he should be
restored to health.
The Illinois Board of Equaliza.
ton, in the face of Attorney-Gen.
eral Hurst's opinion that the Law
compels railroad and corporation
properties to be assessed on q
fair cash value, has adopted diff.
ferent course.
Six masked men held up a
Southern PaoiiS-train near SAM
uels, Tex, riddl the express car
with bullets, blso6pen door with
dynamite, ssnutsda q small sum and
escaped, it is thought, to Mexico.
No passengers were molested.
By the confession of a confeder-
ate swindler Musgrave's attempted
life insurance fraud at Terre Haute,
Ind, was exposed. He had bought
a skeleton at St. Louis, placed it in
cabin, fred it, and fed to ChIca-
go, expecting to collect his heavy
insurance.
Colonel Elliott #. Shepard, now
ia Chicago with representatives Of
the American Sabbath Union, an
nounces his conviction that the
Lord will curse the Worlds Fair
and send plaques and pestilences
upon the people unless theWorld's
Fair is closed on Sundays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The Montgomery Standard says:
Judge Hughes was last week "re-
viving old memories" by helping
his boys harvest the hay and re.
build some worm fence. He looked
sad and thoughtful as he remarked,
"building fence is hard work sure,
but when it comes to pitching hay
on a wagon a couple Of days in sue
cession l thought it was worse than
the penalties of the law often have
to impose.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
Missouri Push.

From the Galloway County Gazette.
Editor White of the Mexico LED
GER has accepted an invitation to
deliver an address at the Raleigh,
N. c., Interstate Exposition on
Nov. 19th., which has been set
apart as Missouri Day. We hope
he will be present, for We know be
will give the old North State a
breezy talk on Missouri push.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

THE Moberly Monitor publishes
a column article in regard to the
new Wabash hospital in that city
and in the body of the article used
a cut of Hardin College to repre-
sent the hospital. We admire Mr..
Kelly's ingenuity but desire to in
form him that Hardin College at
this time is anything but a hospital.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

J. G. Shepherd, of West Mexico,
has a female chicken that beats
the steam Matching enterprise. She
is only q year old and has raise
three different families, some oil
her first brood now laying, and she
actually got her friend, the rooster,
10 sit on her nest while she scratch
ed tor her family that was toe
little to take care of themselves
She is hustler and a business-likt
little lady and Mr.. Shepherd prizes
her highly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
The Crime of Rashness.
From the Philadelphia Times.

OvERzEALoUs men are a nuisance.
In doing any great work the time,
the place and the opportunity must
be considered. Rashness is sign
of weakness and a signal of danger.
Smashing mosquito with club
is waste of strength; smashing
it thus when it is fooling around
the head of a baby is crime. Go
slow, young man, and .whack it
with q wet towel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

A married lady in Mexico pur.
chased o barrel Of sugar . while
back and has used II oil up making
preserves, and has hardly COM
menced yet. She will next tackle
the axeat pickla derrea.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
A Large Radish.

]. n. Anderson, who lives on the
Henry Waddington farm, 2 miles
northeast of Benton City, has a
radish that measures % 1-2 inches
in circumference, IA IL inches
above the ground, and about 10 or
IL inches in the ground. It has a
very large top and is full Of bloom,
and still growing at the rate Of one
inch . week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

PATRoNIzE home institutions.
Get your washing done at home,
get your ironing done at home, get
your printing done at home and
your painting done at home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The following Missouri Demo-
Gratis have a sufficient spirit of
sacrifice to allow their names to be
used for Governor McAfee of
Springfield, Dick Dalton of Rails,
Gibson of Kansas City, More
house of Nodaway, Claycomb of
Jasper, Colman of st. Louis,
Stone of Vernon, Morgan of Ben
ton, Yeaman of Boone, Dockery
and Clardy.-Kansas City Star.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
A MONTREAL LETTER.

fTTAe Tyr., E-ssnes, as.d CAronieie, Nontreals
Con-. published Oct. ~ IS: We are in recefps
of q letter from one of our weii-knovn effiaenss
Mr.. Z. Boisyert. who writes that upon recom-
tnendasion of the most Rev. n. ARrcband. OF
Drrm,nondyiIle he was induced to use for tnat
snost dreadful OF all nervous Diseases FITS,
few bottles of Pastor Eoenlg's Nerve Tonic; ana
ls glad to say that after having sunered br
eight years IL now entirely cured. and nesrtliy
recommends all sufferers OF nervous uiseases
10 try this remedy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

THE fret of series of st. Louis
Exposition letters from the dexter.
Gus pen OF Mrs. s. Nj. Murphy,
known to all our readers as 'Fay,"
begins In this issue. Mrs. Murphy
has been the LEDGER's Exposition
correspondent tor several years
and our readers will agree with US
that she is a racy and entertaining
writer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Jas. M. Smith, of Pike county,
is arranging to erect an elegant
residence on the lot he lately pur.
chased in College addition to Mex.
leo. He is moving here TO educate
his children.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
Correct fou Are

From the KanAAs City star.
The banner wheat field Of An.
drain county this year produced
thirty.five bushels TO the acre. Il
was raised by Mr.. Gamble, who
doesn't know q poker chip from .
beer check.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Mr.. McLoney, of the firm Of
McLoney & Frank, leaves for st.
Louis and the East Sunday to buy
goods. His wife and children viii
accompany him as far as st. Louis,
where they will visit several days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10
Eau season At Elm Stock Farm.

The season at Elm Stock Farm
will continue through fall, begin.
ming September 1st. The saddle
and harness horse, Duluth Chief
tain, SIS for living colt. Jacks,
Sam Jones, Sweet Singer and Gro.
yer Cleveland, will serve mares at
$40 living colt.
4.t.w r. I. FREEMAN & SoH.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The Kansas City Star says Mis-.
souri, produces more mules than
any other state in the Union, and
only three states beat her IN the
production of horses. She has .
million horses and $50, 600 mules.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

John Zimmerman, of near Ben.
ton City, Mo-. will pay the cash
market price for all the cider ap-
ples in Audrain county. If you
don't want to sell your apples he
will grind them for you at 2 cents
per gallon. The cider mill will
run every day except on Mondays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The nuptials Of NJ. Shaughnessy,
the Wholesale liquor dealer Of st.
Louis, and beautiful young belle
of the same place, will be oelehsa-
ted at the elegant home Of the bride
on Sept. 9th, after which they will
take an extended tour to Canada
and visit the most prominent
places of the United States before
returning home,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The Fair Associations receipts
this season we're s13, ,595 65; expen-
ses, premiums sl0,7I4.5o; expen-
ses for running fair s2.5l7.73; net
proceeds 1t63. AZ.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

At the preliminary hearing Of
the Cropper-Fine tragedy in Troy
Tuesday, Choppers bond was fixed
at s5, GOO, which he readily furn.
ished. He killed Chas. Fine after
being severely beaten by him in
q fight over q game of poker.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Commodore Winn and company
report that they raised 1885 bush.
els of oats on 40 acres. How 10
this for Audrain land. The boys
sold for 25 cents per bushel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The three.year-old daughter of
Mrs. Belle Duke, who lives in
northwest Mexico, was frightfully
burned on the breast and lower
part ofthe body lastTuesday. The
child's clothing caught FIRE from
matches she was handling. The
little one is suffering untold agony.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The picnic at Harrison's grove
near Benton City on Wednesday
was largely attended. The address
of the occasion was made by Hon.
Richard Dalton, candidate for Gov
ernor. Quite q number from Mex
leo were in attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Shea & Waddington sold 90
acres of land, five miles south
east Of Mexico, Friday, TO G. b.
Hudson, near Benton City, for
20 600.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The Democracy Of Chicago il
once more solidly united.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Mrs. James Nichols, sister-in-law
of DR.. Nichols. Of this city, died
in Moberly last night with con-
sumption. DR.. Nichols will at-
tend the funeral in Moberly TO-
morrow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

]. T. Byrns and family are conn
ing back to Missouri to reside
permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The site of w. II. Whites liv.
cry stable just burned, is one Of
the most eligible in Mexico and We
trust that Mr.. White will erect Q
large brick block on it at once,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

J. G. Head has brought suit
against the Mexico Fire Brick Co.
for $1,000 for damage which he
claims to have suffered ON account
of smoke.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

. J. F. Llewellyn is putting down
a new sidewalk in front Of his store.
This walk is made stone and II IL
proves success will be in great dc.
mand in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

Official absenteeism has never
been as great as under the Harri.
con administration.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1891-09-10

The average Sunday school At
tendance of Missouri children Of
school age is 4S per cent, but In
Audrain county they have their
minds unusalIy set on things above
and 81 per cent Of the children 60
to Sunday school--Kansss City Star.