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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
Hermtnie at the opera House To Might

To night will be presented the romantic mil.
itary play entitled Herminie, or the "Cross Of
Gold." a story of the Franco Prussian war. I,
is represented to be play with q strong mo-
tive, and with the thrill of military incidents
the warmth of passion, the complications o.
domestic infelicities and the prettiness of true
love, all blended together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

DR.. Ssrayer, of Quicksburg, Shenandoah
county, haze announced himself a candidate
for the Senate for the district composed of
Shenandoah and Page counties, in opposi-
ton to the Democratic nominee M. L.. Wal
ton. DR.. Ssrayer is Republican and
an Alliance man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

FARMERS ALLIANCE WHEAT. ELEVATOR.
III ia announced that the Farmers ALI
ance of Minnesota will build million
bushel wheat elevator at West Superior,
Wis.,, commencing this fall, and having is
ready for next seasons crop. The elevator
will be built by stock company composer
wholly Of grain-growers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

A difficulty occurred Friday in the road
near Burnt Chimneys, in Henry Co., be.
tween James Green and James Hankins,
both young farmers. Hankins fred pis-
toll at Green, bat missed his arm. Green
then fred shotgun, lodging load of shot
in Hankins's faos and shoulder. Hankins
is in critical condition. The difficulty was
the renewal of an old feud.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

ASSAULT WITH A SToNE.-At Buena
Vista on Tuesday night, the 9th instant, a
negro man, Jack johnson, struck young
white man, j. H. Spark, with stone,
knocking him insensible, and infictipg a
severe wound. The negro made his escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Mr.. Abraham Shaver, aged about 70
years, died at his home, near Pennington's
Store. Rockingham Co.. Va, On Tuesday,
Oct. 9Th, 1891. His remains we're buried
at Graders Church." near Timberville, at
noon, last Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

PROTECTION THAT Does NOT PRoTECr.-An
exchange says truly:
THE blessings ofprotection have been again
strikingly illustrated, this time in Waltham.
Massachusetts,, where nine hundred employees
OF a big watch factory have had their wages
cut down by from Is to 20 per cent. little
more of that sort OF thing. and Governor Rus
sells majority will be doubled"
1.-THE American people are to be taxed for
the protection OF American Industry, some ar
rangements should be made to give American
Industry some of the benefits. "Snacks." gen.
tlemen.-Roanoke Her aid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

A FEMALE HIGHWAY RoBBER.-Helen For
stund, a handsome young woman, whose par
ents live at Spokane Falls. In the State Of Wash.
ington, is under arrest at Helena, Mont, on the
charge OF highway robbery. When captured
she wore made attire and gave the name Of
PORTE Miller. She was given an outfit of fe-
male clothing. but soon became tired Of them
and put on her former toggery. She confessed
many bold robberies, but most Of her alleged
exploits are discredited. She answers the de-
near Butte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

BUTTER AND CHEESE-In the Courthouse
to morrow-Thursday-M B. Mahauna, OF
Chicago. representing Davis Il Rankin. Of that
city, whose business 1t is to contract for the
building Of creameries and cheese factories.
will deliver an address on the propriety of es-
tablishing them in this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

THE ROANOKE MURDER.-The chemist to
whom was entrusted the analysis Of the stom-
ach of Amanda Leftwich. the colored girl
whose mysterious death In Roanoke has been
published in toe "Times- Register. has made
his report to the coroner's jury, to the effect
that lie found arsenic in sufficient quantities
to produce death. The circumstances of the
case render the crime a peculiarly atrocious
one. Sarah Leftwich. step.mother of the girl,
and John Barksdsle her paramour, are und er
arrest, charged with the murder.-Sslem Time
Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

William Davis, colored, who shot and
killed o colored policeman named Jones at
Pocahontas some time ago, has been con-
voted of murder in the fiest degree and
sentenced to be hanged on Friday, the 4.h
day of December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
Senator Gorman's Speech.

We publish on the first page of this issue a
portion of the able speech recently made by
Senator German of Maryland. In opening the
campaign in that State. which we hope none OF
the readers of the SPECTATOR will fail to Tread
ponder, and inwardly digest" His views are
presented clearly and forcibly and they will
interest and instruct those who read them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
GRATIFYING TO ALL,

The high position attained aud the universal
acceptance and approval of the pleasant liquid
fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, as the most excel
lent laxative known, illustrate the value OF
the qualities on which its success Is based and
are abundantly gratifying to the California
Fig Syrup Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

RocKBRIDaE CANDIDATEs.-On last Sat-
urday, at a meeting of Democrats and
Farmers Alliance men in Lexington,
Greeulee D. Lstcher, youngest son of the
late Hon. John Letcher, and ]. T. Dunlep,
a wealthy farmer, were nominated for the
House of Delegates,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

The annual meeting Of the Army Of
Northern Virginia will b held in the hall
of the House of Delegates, Richmond, on
Tuesday night, October 81. General W.
q. Payne is president of that body. The
orator for this occasion has not been select
ed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

GOLD SPOON FOR BABY RUTH CLEVELAND
A Philadelphia despatch says that the Clover
Club. at its meeting tomorrow night, will pre-
sent gold spoon to Daniel 8. Lamont to be
given to MIR. Cleveland's little baby daughter
Ruth. The Dispatch says:-
s.Of course, the spoon will be the regulation
"pap" spoon. which is supposed to be cousid-
erably larger than the ordinary teaspoon, but
not quite SO large as q tablespoon. The handle
will be four leafed clover, made Of solid.beat-
en- gold. Along the stem will be elegant fla
gree work. On the inside of the bowl Of the
spoon will be the following inscription: ITO
Ruth Cleveland. From the Glover Club
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-As Buena Vista
on Saturday night, the 3rd instant, Oscar
Jackson, young man. attempted to COM
NIT suicide by taking laudanum. He has
since recovered and left that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

METHoD1sTs.-At the Methodist ecu
meuical conference now in session in Wash.
ington city it was stated Thursday that IN
this country there are now 81, I'll Meth Cd.
list churches; ministers, 81, 1855, and com.
municants, $3.50. $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

KILLED BY FALL.-On Friday, color ed
man named Joseph Crump. about 81 years old
employed at M. Erskine Miller's Coal-yard
fell from the elevated track from which coal Is
emptied into the yard, and was instantly
killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Charles P. Coaker, brakeman on the
Richmond and Danville Railroad, was kill
ed in Manchester Saturday night while do
ing soma coupling on freight srain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

CONTRACT TO PRODUCE RAIN.-Frank Mel
bourne has contracted to produce crop rains in
Northwestern Kansas during June, July and
August of 1892 at 10 cents an acre. MIR. Mel
bourne will attempt to make a similar con~
tract with twenty counties Of Colorado. claim
ing that he can easily water every county in
the Stale from one point. The irrigation com-
panies in Colorado and Kansas will fight the
scheme,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

OFF TO The PENITENTIARY.-The bogus
Lord" Hope for Larceny. and the colored
highway robbers. John Barber, James Sea-
born, and John Green, on last Thursday morn.
ing. under the escort Of Sheriff Watts and his
deputy d. A. Bell, were taken to Richmond to
serve their respective terms In the penitenti.
arv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Austria has complained to Germany oil
the Partially shown to the United States
in admitting American pork into Germany,
while the Dreibund allies are not similarly
treated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

The Baker Spring property at Waynesboro',
containing 81 acres. was sold at public auction
last Saturday for IS, 0OO-the purchasers being a
syndicate of Wayn esboro' citizens.
Breathes there q man with soul so dead. who
never to himself hath said, I will the SPEcTA-
TOR take. both for my own and family's sake?
If such there be, let him repent, and have the
paper to him sent, and If he'd pass q happy
winter, he. in advance should pay the print
er.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Hunter Duvall, oolored, was convicted at
Charlottesville of attempted criminal as
sault on a lady and sentenced to twelve
years in the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Several citizens of Marion CO., W. Va,
have embraced the Mormon faitn, and lie
last week for Utah.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

The town of Hitchcock, in South Dakota, on
the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, came
near being destroyed by prairie fires Sunday.
1t was saved by the arrival Of a special train
from Huron with forty firemen and apparatus,
Several farmers suffered the loss of buildings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Lord Tennyson, England's poet-iaureate,
is preparing comedy for Augustin DAILY,
the American theatrical manager, in which
Miss Ada Reban will sustain the leading
ro1a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Iprescribe Simmons Liver Regulator and 1t
deserves all the praise 1t receives.-Dr. D. W
Atkinson, Sloan Springs. ARR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

A papal order which has just been issued
announces that it is the desire Of the Pope
that no further pilgrimages to Rome be
undertaken for the present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

LEXINGTON PREsBYTERY.- the meeting of
the Lexington Presbytery in the First Presby-
terrain Church of this city last Thursday, by
the close vote of9 to s the Presbytery decided
to advise Rev. A. F. Laird, Pastor OF Mt Horeb
Church in this county. to accept the call to the
field in West virginia, including the churches
at Chenille and Woodville. He was granted
permission to make known his ans yer to
Presbytery at Synod In Roanoke this week,
Rev. L. K. Glasgow was. after the usual ex-
animation, received from the Presbytery OF
Concord and enrolled.
Llcentiate F. D. Thomas of Basic City, was
dismissed to the Presbytery of AlbemarIe,
North Car DINA.
fresoytery adjourned to meet in Roanoke
during toe meeting OF synod. on call of the
Moderator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Mrs. Cleveland has named her little
daughter Ruth for Mrs. Clevelaad's grand
mother, which has always been a special
fOvOrste of hers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Mr.. AND MRS. STANLEY MAKE A NARROW
EscAPE.-A cablegram from Rome. Monday
says
1.-THE Brindisi express. on board OF which
train were Mr.. and Mrs: Henry NJ Stanley and
completely wrecked at Carovigne. nineteen
miles from Brindisi. The Stanley party was on
lecture. They, with all the other passengers
on the train, escaped without injury. though
they had a narrow escape from death. The
on the track near Carovigne. The railroad Of
ficiala have ordered the usual Investigation to
be made into the affair. with q view Of af1x-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPKRvIsoRs.-A
meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held
at the Courthouse last Saturday. The Board
agreed to allow $1,000 for the erection OF q
bridge over South River at CrImora. The Pc
tftion asked for 81 GOO.
On petition of s. D. Cline and others for DAM
ages for road construction, the Board allow ed
S236.5O.
The petition for 81 200 in addition to the 81 900
heretofore allowed towards the construction
of bridge over North River at Rockland
Mills was declined on the ground that 70 r
mai application. as required by law. had never
been made to the County Court.
The resignation of r. B. Hundley as Super
intendent of the Poor was accepted to take ef-
feet on the lat of January.
The accounts allowed, to be paid from the
dog-tax fund. for the past year. amounted to
Sl,76O. Other accounts payable out of the
general county levy, were allowed.
The Board Will meet on the 10th of No7em-
Der at the Poor house, to examine the condi-
ton of the land, buildings, &C., of that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Twenty-Five warrants have been issued for
citizens OF Omaha charged with participating
in Friday nights lynching. Nearly all the de.
PENDANTS are responsible and readily gave
bond. The inquest began Monday and will
probably last two days. The city Is quiet.
General William H. F. Lee Is better with a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

What's better for wound than Salvation
OIL? Echo answers: What" We answer ;
Nothing" $50 say we all of us, so say we
ALL! Only 25 cents
poor unfortunate in Milwaukee ia said IN
nave sneezed himself to death. Alas poor
creature. living in the light of the nineteenth
century and never heard Of DR.. BULBS Cough
syrup. Well. this is more than Egyptian
darkness
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNToN. VA. Oct. 18th. 1891.
There are no changes in most of the articles
given in the price current; but We are pleased
to be able to quote an improvement in the
price OF eggs. wheat, and hay. The greatest in
crease is in the price Of hay, which is about
one dollar per ton.
The quotations ares,0holesale. not retdil.l
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

The Synod of Virginia will meet in Roanoke
city to day-Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

In REFERENCE TO THE AIL.-The committee
consisting of E. A. Fuleher, ]. Alex. Bumgard
ner and VIM. A. Burnett. appoi nted to report
upon the advisability of building a new jail OF
enlarging the present one. report to the super
Ysors tn the present one Is inadequate to
accom- modats the number of prisoners, and
recommend that an expert architect In prison
building be employed to examine the entire
Jail building and to submit plan for Its alter
alton and Improvement upon the basis o
making it large enough to accommodate safe
~ and securely the average number OF prison
ers confined for the last five years, adding
thereto number Of cells likely to meet the
wants of the county hereafter. AS to the mat
ter of the probable cost. it will have to b
herea ter ascertained by skilled architect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

There were seven accessions to the member.
ship of the First Presbyterian Church on last
Sundays on profession OF faith and by Ger.
tifcate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
Many Persons are brokea

down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
5ystem, aids digestion, removes excess Of bile,
and cures malaria. Get the genuine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

NOMINATION OF ALEX. McDoNALD.-A
Lynchburg despatch of Monday says
.Major Peter ]. Otey has Withdrawn his name
from the senatorial contest. This practically
leaves the field open to Mr.. Alex. Mcdonald.
of the Virginian, who will probably be nomi-
mated by reclamation at the convention which
meets at Rustburg, Tomorrow"
From the above We suppose that Alex. Nc
Donald was nominated yesterday. He would
make good representative in the Senate. he
is an able and worthy man, and good writer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14


Prices. considering quality. showed little
variation from last week.
Mich Cows-There Is q fair trade ut $c0a45,
and few extra at $50 per head.
Veal Calves.-There was fairly acLive de-
mand at 4a57<c per Ii.
Sheep and Lambs-Trade for good stock Is
fully nc higher. and lambs Nassc over last
weeks values. Sheep 3a43zc per ID gross, and
lambs 4a51ac per ID gross, with extra o shade
higher.
Baltimore Livestock Market Oct 12
SwINE-The market this week shows little
change in values as compared with those of
last week. The numbers are only about 100
head less than last week. The quality is lit
tie better thar that of the offerings then.
There Is q little frmer feeling in the trade than
last week at the extreme figures ruling then.
We quote the range at 6a7 cents per b net,
most sales of best Western cornfed Hogs at
61Sa7 cents per b net. The receipts OF Hogs
this week numbered 9lS7 head.
New York livestock Market. Oct. 12
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head. The market was
higher; native Steers 8 S0aS5 so per 100 lbs. and
Bulls and Cows l5as2 35. Dressed Beef steady
at 618a9l cents per b. Shipments Beef
Cattle. and quarters of Beef Calves-Re-
ceipts HOO head market Is steady; Veals 0Oa
So 90 per LOO ms buttermilks 75aS2 90 per 100
lbs. Sheep and Lambs Receipts IA. COO; market
steady; Sheep sold at 8 50a$5 Is per 100 Ds, and
Lambs at 5 50as6 60 per 100 Ds. Dressed Nut.
ton steady at 711a9 cents per ID. and dressed
Lambs were firm at 8al0 cents per b. Hogs
Receipts Il. 500: market weak at 00as5 IS per
100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
Good Political Reading.

This issue contains great deal of good polit-
ical reading-the speeches of three able and
prominent men-ex-President Cleveland, Gov.
Campbell, of Ohio. and Senator German. OF
Maryland-ali of which should be read and pre-.
served. 1t is but seldom that one issue of any
paper contains so much valuable political
reading matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

Easily answered.-Ifa strong man, who has
frequ emily suffered pain, grows impatient and
rebellious, how much more impatient should
be the baby who does not know what suffering
means. For the pains Of collie. teething, etc..
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup Is the sovereign remedy
Price 20 cents.
1t is hard thing to treat nasal catarrh in
children; but Cid Sauls Catarrh Cure Is easy
to use, safe and efficacious Sold everywhere
for rs cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14

The United States steamer Despatch, wreck
ed on Assateague shoals. has gone to pieces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
MARRIAGES.

General William H. F. Lee is better with a
slight hope of recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14
Liquors, Wines, etc.

Baltimore livestock Market, Oct.
Beef Cattie.-Prioes OF Reef Cattle this week
ranged follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-14


Generally rated first quality. ...... l21z94 371z
Medium or good fair quality ....... 90 03 621II
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-04-04

they nrr put IN their places In the tool.
hun": but wr need not 20 "a this
irnuhl" every NIGHT. In the winter.
wagon, nrr put nn barn floor Of main
lnri. which lrIyrs spree IN 30 Il for
~sloiflI aud carriage.
u i the barn. Nutirr position ~
horse siahl" III with reference 10 tool
house right handy hy for hitching mp
ar unlIiichinr. The letter - stands for
door All through. Nutirr outside en-.
trance 20 covered yard. We ran drive
IN n way. SAY through the space NJ u.
IN tool hun.'. and nnhitrh. and then
hitch on in the morning and ga right
around out the other doors. with wagon
ur binder or any tool. Or we can cuinc
in IA" other way aud go out through
tool house. Again wr can "a through
stable in main barn. I've ali the
Spaces in tool h"n~r except Il we have
q floor. ~ H. to- use room above for
Storing odds aud ends. Over tools the
floor j. about : feet high: ovcr carriage
space. II little higher. The dotted lines
simply show position Of posts. There,
are no partitions. uf course. in tool
house. The tool house is 22xji feet.
A. used in connection with other build
ings il lust suits H.. We could suggest
ne changes for tn" better. II is ;S snug,
with ~ little vast room. and Is con
v"nirnt aS we could make il. With u
thousand dollars worth of implements
To- care for. it pays. aud 81 d"cs the
covered yard. a. Il temporary shelter
for tools. say nothing about the saving
of manure.
We v-rr, unable {" build all at uncr.
hut had the plan laid out and got it
completed as onn as possible. The
tool house was first built and nicely
finished. at Il total cost. including all
lumber. labor, etc. of 500. Then the
main barn and Il part of covered yard
followed in two or three years, at a
cost of about -. 400. Then last year we
finished up yard Ia IL entire satisfac-
ton at Il further cost of nearly S90J.
We might build the tool house slightly
different for use alone or if differently
situated in regard to other buildings.
Friend Tabor can figure this out for his
circumstances. We have the space at
No. Il. l. feet wide. which is room
enough for driving in three horses
abreast and unhitrhing them.
The grading in front of tool house,
however. is very carefully lone. The
space is gravclcd and only Just full
enough to turn the water off with
eavcs trough to help. so one man can
readily draw in Il wagon or most any
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-04-04
DEVELOPMENT OF DOLLS.
The Difference I;rtwrrn Those OF .An,irr
and of Modern Manufacture.

Tn. niucrc,.. ,,.,vc,, rhc.c -, ,,,i,,,
and of Modern Manufacture.
The talking doll of orr later holiday
| seasons is the lincal descendant of a
| rude and simple ancestry. We can
trace its history. with that of riyiliza-
ton. by the tipurincs of Tauarra and
the ivory figures of wealthy Rome. I.v
a comparison of customs among the
| South sea islanders. we NAV satisfy
ourselves that dolls were priced bv
| children in prehistoric times.
The daughter of the savage makes her
own doll. and invests it with all tho
graces and charms of form and di>pu-
sition. Travellers tell us that the make
believe child of the little savage oft N
consists of nothing more nearly human
than an ear of corn in the husk. a long
gourd or Il cucumber. or even. in eases
| of extreme want. a fir leaf made into a
roll. This she snothcs and chidcs. and
sings to. and interests with stories of
her own telling.
The ivory doll of the Roman child
was too costly for the ages that fol
lowed the fall of the cmpire. For
many centuries dolls must have been
chiefly of home manufacture. The first
shop-madc dolls after the middle are:
were the iointcd wooden dolls of the
Netherlands These were known in
| England. and i'm this country. too. in
~cnInui,l times ,S ..Fl,nders b,hies"