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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Half His XFhiSkerS Turn White.

John Craig. IA young San Francisco news.
paper man, who was recently appointed
secretary Of the California Worlds Fair
Commission. went to bed one day u short
time ago with IL luxurant growth OF red
whiskers, and woke up with one side pure
white. He thought that come one had
played practical joke on him, and altered
the color with dye, but. after shaving of
the beard, out it came as before. half red
and half white. Tho only explanation Of
the curious change OF color, Is Craig 8
mental worry for seven months over the
failure Of the State authorities to approve
CALIFORNIA; appropriation for the World 8
Eair
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Distressful Russia.

Our cable despatch brings appalling
news of the distress in Russia.
Thirty million men and women slowly
starving. Fifteen thousand OF them dy-
ing in one night! The bark of trees re-
placing good rye bread. The famished
peasants desperate; begging, stealing
and shooting down the people who refuse
them aims. Rebellion threatened.
This is a gloomy picture. And not the
least gloomy point in it is the utter need.
lessness of much of the distress.
Official Russia has not changed much
since the days of Gogol. 1t is still stupid
and slow and corrupt. II those wretched
peasants are now perishing it is largely
due to the laundering and plundering Of
their rulers.-N. y. Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

The secret service division OF the Treas
ury at Was lington. recently received four
counteifeltS of United States notes exc
cute1 with Len ans! ink by John Bradley,
an inmate Of the indianapolis insane
asylum. Two are OF the denomination Of
500. but are such poor limitations tat no
one could be deceived as to their charac-
ter. ] lie third note, whicI is OK the de-
nomination OF $50, is also IL very crude
specimen. 1t had, however. been used
once. The fourth counterfeit was a so
note, and was such an excellent imitation
that it had been passed from nAnd to hand
until nearly worn out.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
MIR. Florence's Advic g.

Florence, the actor. once gave some ad-
vice to friend In these words:
My DEAR One gallon Of whiskey
costs about 50 and contains about sixty
five fiftcen-cent drinks. Now. If you 10 ust
drink buy gallon and make your wife
the barkeeper. When YOU are dry, give
her fifteen cents for drnH, and when the
wniSlev i gone She Will have after pay
ing for it So 70 lett AMI every gallon there
after will Weld the same profit. This
money she should put >ay. so that when
YOU ave become an inetriate unable to
support youree t an stunned by every
respectable man. Your wife may have
money enough to sep You until your
time has come to i'll Il drunkard's grave
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
..x EaSily Earn ed I.

"What? Another new dress! salo
married m al TO his better hail, as the par
eel was opened.
Don't distress yourself sue ,epi,oo'
ct .i,i for his ont of any own pocket
~ ir,;.a : Eut where did you get
money from:'
- sold your overcoat," was the cool re-
nIy.-London Tit-Bits.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Sudden.

well, Harris, did you call on Mavd's
father"
Il did,
How did you come out?"
I've been trying to remember. 1t was
all so sudden, l don't know whether It
was by tie window or the elevator shaft"
-Harper's Bazaar.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Oh What u Fall

He held her hand a. he tried on a glove,
In the mammoth Try goods store;
And he thought Of the nights he had heIo the'
hand
As they stroIcd by the sea beat shore.
He looked at her face. he smiled anu oo"eu'
She gave him a vac ant stare.
And said in Il voice as cod as ice.
I'm take this four button pair
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
4 N:.,,p Fix,

What makes You look So GIum, Poorer"
Il was thinking about the cost OF my
wife's new bonnet"
Il would not mind Il little thing Ike
that I'm in Il worse tx than you are.
How is that? Is your wife having
new bonnet, too:'
Worse than that. She is having an
old one trimmed over.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
A Peace Maker.

"They say Hawley is a great peace
maker"
well, guess not. He saw Portion and
Jingleberry quarreling the other night.
and poured oil on the troubled waters, and
then dropped a lighted match on tao Of"
-Harper's BaZar.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Wanted the Typewriter In a Coffin

Wanted the Typewriter In n Coffin.
1t was a small gathering the other
evening when the talk turned on type.
writer's.
You ought to SEQ mine" said a gentle
man, who operates one himself, to lady
with whom he was conversing. She's .
perfect beauty. Away on hand. fresh and
clean, and never loses a minutes time.
She's daisy"
Does your wife know about herp
asked the lady.
oh, yes" was the answer, "but she
doesn't mind"
And where does your typewriter stay
when she isn't at wOrk?'
"Ob, right in the Office in a neat little
black walnut case"
Il wish had my husbands typewriter
In a black walnut case" was the response.
detroit Free Press.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
4 Bad Boys Christmas.

Wot's the use ov Il feller's trying to be
good sometimes: Wot kline of a Chris
mas haz this bin, Ide like to kno: Thare
got mp this morning sayin lde just lay
myself out to be Il merry, merry Christ
mas boy today, an wot's happened:
First thing Wen | got down stares an
went over my presents-banS mp lot,
too; Iie say that-it cum into my mine
that on this happy day we awt to think
of our dunn besteS, an that the dog an
cat awt To have good time, like foxes.
Thay seemed actin jest abowt az yous-
nal, an 1t Christmas day too! | heerd
Ant Jane say, Let dogs delite to bark
an bite" IN 'spOze cats is the sain way
an enjOiZe eXsitement.
Thayre about of Il size. an SO [ naled
Unkle Jeff's bull terryer an our ole cat
up i'll box together SoZe thay Good have
Il Christmas time. Tnay scanned TO, rite
off. | never heerd such sownds befoar.
1t was good dele dog an a good dele
cat an lots ov it. An Wen unkle, at
trackted by the sownds i'll the brite aire
ov the yard, come out an fOun me an
opend the box thay had bin havln a good
time, az GnnybUdy Good see. The dog had
wun lef All the cat had mos ov Ter tale.
Thay ware bizzv All happy IN thare but
Ant Jane woz otful mad an Uukle JEFF
land me.
Then Wen | went out on the .trete
feeliu DISCUS an NETT Johnny Stryker
an scot i'm with Il SNOWFALL with Jest !,
little gravel III ii, coz il waz the iovial
holiday. he hullered an Unkle Jeff cum
out agin, an thare WaZ mOar trubRle.
doant wunder | felt little awf then
an went III befoar kumpany at hoam ar
ask wat waz i'll Ant James stOckin-
sheze offul fat-an Wen the kumpany
koodent CESS l said there waz about
thirty pounds i'll it. 'cept at mite; al
then | waz more abuze. An awl becoz
l was plaful an wanted to be a merry
merry boy.today.
1t wood a bin all rite. tho, if it haden'
bin for 10 GarnO. How l despite thai
bov! Heze biggern I. but heze kowrd
an Wen | get we'll heZe goln to wish ne
was elefant's son III sum fOrren LAT
sumware long way from me, for lmt
gOin for i'm. 1t waZ hlm-the trater Il
the ca9Ss, -wOt diddent keep up his Ell
wen We plade SANITY Claws IN the barn
with sicks tinnv ranedeer, only there
waz only two ranedeers wen we got th'
jerry cats ur on the haymow an L trle(
to drive EN- down on ARE. like SANITY
Claws III the picture. lie wazzent my
titwlt If the fool cats wOt wede haWld VI
with so much trubble woodent slide
down ON aire. but jest KUN down ker
smash! The CATS broak three of thar
legs an L only broak wun. but hear al
III bed an kant wawk. the doctor seq, To-
inuntl. an that 10 Garno, wot dassen
Tide down on the CATS. is latin thru tn
wlndU. ., waite til | get wei. Wot ;
Christmas this haz bin.-Chicago News.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

But. Edith, if you do not love Char
lie, you should break your engagement, ="
said her mother .ternly. Yes, | know,
mamma, but it seems such pity to
break it off right now in the middle Of
the holidays, don't you see:'-St Joseph
News
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
The Editors daughter,

"1have lost my heart" he whispered.
Gazing IN her lovely eyes;
But the maiden codly answered.
"Why don't you advertiser
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Early Christmas Carols.

Christmas carols have been sung ever
since the rude tribes Of Germany were
converted to Christianity. There are
books by the score containing hundreds
of them. Bishop Taylor observes that
the "Gloria in Excelsis," the we'll known
hymn sung by the angels to the shep-
herds at our Lords Nativity, was the
earliest Christmas carol. Bourne cites
Durandus to prove that in earlier ages
of the church the bishops were accus-
toned on Christmas day to sing carols
among their clergy. The original of the
Anglo Norman carol TRANSLATED by
Douce) of the date Thirteenth century
Is in the British museum. 1t begins:
Now Lordings. listen to our ditty,
Strangers coming from afar;
Let poor Ministries move your pity,
Give US welcome, soothe our care.
In 1921, Wynkyn de Warde printed
set of Christmas carols. One Of them was
"a Carol bryngyng IN the Bore's Head"
Chaucer alludes to it in his "Frankein's
Tale"
James stitch by the fire with double berd,
And he d1inketh Of his bugle- horne the wine
Before him standeth the brsune Of the tusks1
swine.
A Hurst Of Conf ienre.
"Your mother understand, has becI
| very Ill, Thomas"
"Yessir.".
ia she mending. Thomas?'
"Mendin'! No. iu'!eed! She said l
could 60 without cot g, before she would
SOW another burned stitch."-Life.
Loves Labor Lost.
He lost button from his coat,
She said she'd d" her best
1t took one hour. an thou she found
She sewed II To his v.st
-C.othier aud Furnsher.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

Forty-seven (47) acres OF land near the
Bear Pond. known as Mrs. T. NJ. Hes
tiers place. is offered for sale. Apply to
f. f. Hight, Lock Box 221, Henderson,
n
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
MIR. BOynton VIII He Planted.
The Citizen received the following letter
this morning:

The Citizen received the following letter
this morning:
SEwAREN, n. j., Oct. &c, 1891.
70 the Editor of the Daily Citizen. Albu.
querque, n. NJ.
SIR: hope you will keep file Of your
papers, as it is my intention to make you
eat copy OF your issue OF October 8, in
which you referred to me as liar.
Yours etc,
G. w. BOYNTON.
p. 81 will be in Albuquerque in Novem.
Der.
Mr.. Boynton will find a grave on the
Mesa rather lonesome in November, but
II he fools around this office he will 60 up
there feet foremost, and the editor Of this
paper will plant cactus above his grave.
After publishing newspapers In New
Mexico for ten years and escaping multi
tudinous dangers from poor liquor and
other foes, no foreigner from New Jersey
shall strike terror in this vicinity. Tho
office will be enlarged next month, VIM
chester rifle being added to the plant, and
every arrangement made to give Mr..
Boynton a reception.-AlbuquerQu IN.
NJ Citizen.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

If you want the latest novelties IN Fine
Dress Goods you will find them at
noyS WAqKTSs'.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

man named Schu't las recovered from
the Cumberland Valley Railroad $5,147 as
the price OF Il leg wiIIc.. 1t took from him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
Prompily Paid.

Landlord-Therell be the devil to pay
II you young gentlemen break anything
here.
College Boy-Well. have just ~, 20. ::
glass, SO here's your money.-kai.-
WH...aRton.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

Wife-What shall give you for Christ
mas, deary? | want You to tell ME frank
ly, 50 | shan't make any mistake. | leave
you perfectly free and untrammeled. |
won [ Influence You by suggesting the tint
est thing. What WOULD you say to die
tionary and rest?
Observation-Disclosures Delightful Give
ine resi-; by all means, dear-give me a
rest, But leave out the dictionary mart of II
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
The Buzznrd Carried Of The Trap.

A boy living at Lewr~. Del, recently
missed one OF his mus~rat traps. the
chain OF which was bro zen. indicating
that the trap / al been carried away by
something stronger than a muskrat. Two
weeks after Hard ne found the trap In
Russell's woods and cau'nt in it was a
large turkey buZzard fastened by the leg
The trap was opened AM t. e vuiture few
away. Alongside of the BIZ d W ilo it was
In the trap were two eel, VIII en- are sup
posed to have been brought the cap-
tive by other bua<,ris.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

At the Door.
Hhe clock struck twelve. be said Goodnight!
Goodnight. my dear" said she.
then 70 the door the pair adjourned
And parted Just at three
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
A ThanksxiyinR Poem.

The turkey goobled SO f1ercely that IL scared
poor Tom away;
But Tommy Sobbled the turkey. and so got even
next day.
-Harper's Young People.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-25

learned that it will be necessary to have my
lower limbs amputated this summer. and in
that event you will readily see should be
poor attraction a water nymph. Accept my
thanks for your offer and please do not adver-
speak frankly. / am going TO your place be-
cause have heard there are more mosquitoes
there than in any other part Of New Jersey,
and propose to allow myself to be bitten all over
as have learned it is excellent for the COM
pie xion, removing the bad blood from the sur
face. also intend to wrap myself in woolens
when go ont in order to perxpire some OF my
superfous flesh off; so, taken altogether, with
out legs and the other half of me covered with
mosquito bites, am not going to be as beauti-
full as my Autographs make me-
The Jerseymen are much disappointed at this
turn of affairs, and up to the present time have
found no other novel method by which to boom
their real estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-25

i've men. their first mounted parade.
The first annual encampmenr at Fort
Washington IL July. 1859. when they marched
the whole way to camp IN one day. They re-
manned in camp six DAYS and then came back
by steamer. the roads being in such bad condi-
ton that il WAS thought impracticable TO march,
IL having rained nearly the whole time they
were in camp After reaching the city the bat
terry took part in the parade on the avenue III
company with the remainder of the militia
On july IL. lss9. the battery sat down to a
splendid banquet at the Riggs House IN honor
of their first anniversary, which was enjoyed
hugely.
ON February %. 1890 Cwashington's birth
day. the battery WAS ordered to assemble for
mounted drill. which took place in the arsenal.
IhIs drill lasted about six hours and was great
success IN every way.
In October. 1859. there was a dress parade of
the District Of Columbia militia in honor of
the knights Templar and in which the battery
took an active part. also firing a salute for the
kuIghts near the Capitol On April 10, 1880,
the battery pGrGied for review. in company with
the regulars and the rest of the militia. in
honor OF the pan-American congress. turning
ont sixty men in full dress uniform. making an
Imposing appearance. The battery pho
t0srap he'd. mounted. in column of platoons. at
The arsenal grounds in the morning before
taking their places in line for review.
On Jrlly 10. 1880, the battery had banquet
~ their quarters in the New York Avenue Link
In honor OF their second anniversary. The
other appearances OF the battery we're at the
fair Of she Marion Rifles. in April, 1889; the
parade on Decoration day lssy: brigade in
spectlOn. May Is. lss9: COrcoran Cadets fair
November. lss9, second annual National Guard
inspection. Nav -. IsSg: the second annual
encampment at Fort Washington July Il to 2s
lsSg; pan-Anerican review. April, 1880: ST.
Peters FAIR. October. 1880: Marion Rifles fair
November. 1880; funeral Of the late Admiral
Porter, February IL, 1891; patent centennial
parade, April. 1891; third annual inspection
NAV ). 1891; and among the salutes fired BY the
battery may lie noted the republican salute Of
forty-two guns in 1859; the presidential salute
OF tweuty-One guns at each encampment; the
salute Fred at the opening Of the new Eastern
Branch bridge. August, 1880; the democratic
salute o. ls9O aud the national salute of forty
four guns on the Fourth Of July last
TIE GUNS
The battery is a, present equipped with two
Fapoleol guns, capable OF firing six-pound
shells. two Calling guns Of the latest pattern,
besides each man being provided with forty
nye-caliher Colt : revolver and saber.
The organization up 20 within the last year
had II. quarters IN the Street Riding Acad-
envy. thar quarters and store rooms being in
the basement. which made il quite hard to get
the heavy guns and carriages up to the street
and drill hall Consequently IL was placed Mt
great disadvantage from the start II il now
located at $50 New York avenue. in the Old
rink building, Ihero drills are held every
wednesday evening.
II srdsr to inspire feeling Of good-.atursd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-25
TRUSTEES SALE OF FIVE ACRES OF LAND AT
JENNINGS, DC. FRONTING ON THE
SHERIFF ROAD. HIGHLY IMPROVED.

By virtue Of deed Of trust dated November 4, $780,
and duly recorded in Liber 70. l5io, folio luI
land records OF the District OF Columbia the
quest OF the party secured thereby default
made IN the same. tie undersignsd therein
named Will sell at public auction in front of the prem
ises on TUESDAY. JULY TWEEN TY-EIGHTH,l 1881,
at FOUR O'CLOCK p. NJ. lot No. >. containing live
acres in John H. W Burleys subdivision OF part Of
the Sheriff estate ''Beals Adventure, the
Is recorded in Lber. Gov. shepherd No. 1, folio
Of the subdivision books in the surveyors office the
said District.
The property IL improved by comfortable frame
dwelling OF eight rooms in good condition. is beaui-
fully located and has large quantity of bearing
frt trees. well shaded, &c. &c. fronts the Sheriff
road. is susceptible Of division with profit. and
short walk from the station.
Terms OF sale: One thousand dollars cash, 5000 Of
which must he paid the day sale and the balance
in equal payments in two three from the day
sale. TO be secured by the purchasers bearing
interest at cent from the day of sale. and deed
trust the property sold Of
trustees or all cash. at the option OF the purchaser
and recording the of the punches
Terms OF sale to be complied with within days
from the day OF else trustees the right
sell again at the risk and cost OF the purchaser de-
fault. MARION DUCkETT, I r-,u.-
iy16-10t 6l7 ST. II. W., Washington. ID. c.
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Technology. serving through the grades of pri-
waite. corporal. first sergeant, captain and
major. He also served eight years IN the nrst
Massachusetts, infantry companies and d.
and III the second regiment of infantry com
pary d. a. private. corporal, sergeant, first
sergeant and first lieutenant. He atterward
served two ,ears in light battery A, Massachu-
setts militia. and received ms commission as
Tirsi lie utenant in the District National Guard
March 4. $50. Lieut. Alexander Is a member
o! the brigade board of examination.
Last but not least of the commissioned Of
fcers IL the eyer-pOpular Second Lieut. q. W.
Forsberg. who. like his predecessors. is a self
made man. : far IA his military promotion is
concerned. he having been transferred from
troop \ into the battery as private.
THE CIVIL OFFICERS.
The civil officers Of the battery are: President,
Alfred Z. Robbins: secretary, F. b. Keefer,
who enlisted April 5, 1880. and acquired the
Office Of secretary on January l. 1891. He re-
ceivcd his military education in the High
;, hoOl Cadets in 1856. when he severed his
school connections and entered the patent
business. in which profession he now is: treas
urer. Eober- W. Summers, and financial secre-
tary. James W. Murray.
The battery il the proud possessor Of two
members who have passed the tiery ordeal of q
brigade examination and who are awaiting the
chance for a commission as lieutenant namely,
Sergt. James ". Murray. who now stands third
IN ORDER Of candidates. and ex-Corp. George T..
Morse. who has been transferred to headquar-
tiers as staff color sergeant.
THE ROSTER
The battery has had on its rolls as active and
and honorary members the names Of q great
many nlen who have climbed the rounds Of the
ladder Of success. and the present roll contains
many who probably some day will be heard
from in life's struggle. Among the names on
the roll at present are First Sergt. G. Ansley
Gustln, sergts. J.. E. LOngley. James W. Muir
ray, j. Howard Griffiths. Robert ". Summers
Corps j. Brent Clarke, Stacy A. Ransom and
Enrol +. Hart. Musicians Charles W. Ioepper
and Wilson y. Fuller, Privates W. III. Coleman.
Charles W COnbOye. George f Davis, Martin
Deery. Maurice H-Gatchel. Frederic Il. keefer
Philip VI. Nckim, Thomas Marion. John q.
Miller, Everett Oxley, Albert 5. Rowe. Fred Z.
kaistrom. j. Clarence Tappan, William II. Tap
pan. William L. vogelsOn, James F. Waters,
John ". Watson. f. Elmo Clark, E. c. Keith
ley and Charles CUllison.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES.
Although this organization has never been
called into active service in actual warfare, no
one can say that it has never .'smelled powder"
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2 ALTIMORE a OHIO RAILROAD.
" S..l...-- ..s...-.. A.

baltimore 4 OHIO RAILROAD.
- - Schedule in effect May 10 1891
leave washington from station Of New re-~,v
avenue and Stree
For Chicago and Northwest. AesIItuled Iinfted,r.
Pres TRAINS II 30 a. M. 30 =. m. daily.
For Cincinnati. ST. LOUIS and Iadiananos yesss-
buled Lllnited 33o. eXJres. II 30 9. IA. daily =
fH iIttsours and Cleveland. eApress daily. SsSS
For Lexington and staunton t10,zoan
tor winchester and way Stations, f0..yOpr
tor lrray. IS 80. 3 a. p.In
for hoanoke, knoxville. CHATTANOOGA and Memphis
Lot baatnore, Meek days. 4aa, 300. 6:Sl. 20.
II ID. AIN II 10 10 a. @; ~ As uinuts.eD ga
- 81 4;5o t3;lO. - mlnutesl $50. 81, 81
smdays 500. $50 $500. ~ nIinutesl, $50. y VI
H0Oo. IS ninutesl, II 80 m, 1 90 2.O5, 2:4h
35. 4:3l, 4;55 % 10 As minuiesD. q 20. u rs 5sI
$50. 800. IL 30. D % pm.
pm. Sundays. $50 a m. 81 pm.
Tor frederick III 30 m. 81 i5. - 30 "a 30 D. n.
For HAxerstown. no 40 a. m and IS 30 p. m
ROYAL BLUE LlAt fok NEw YORK AND
For philadelphia. New York. Boston. and the EAss.
daily, o. 500 Q0o0. DINING Car. IL 55 a. NJ 2 q
20 ~ p qn osIS $50 tll3o pin Sleeping c.r.
Buffet fsrlor Cars on all day trains
for Boston, y 40 .. m. with Pullman buffet Sle~u.
fnE Car running through 10 Boston without chsus0
va va fSptnAeepsls bridge. landing Passengers q
For ATLANTIC CITY, 'o5. 1000 and IL IS an Sun.
For time Of suburban trans - time tabss % b,a,A
Of all ticket agents.
IEIcept sunday. Daily. ssundsyonly.
dences BY Mon Transfer -. orders Ell Al r,ck
onces' oissnd lSol Pa ave-. and at depot.
.. A. oDLLt- ShAs. o. SCULr.
myit oeh- MANAGER. Gen. fAss- AssnA