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sIoo Reward.

lh-g "a advise my patrons AMI nei.i y -
that th,r. are s-ycrai pedalers traversi'., he
country claiming 10 be Mr. iiirchb,rg or cor
nected with him in buhin.ss, AID iryin2 tn Il!-
pose upon the public a. large. by Offering IN
inferior class OF Spectacles and Eye-Giasses
or uirohberg's Diamond and Non n-Changable
Spectacles and Eyeglasses. Do not Re delud
cd by such imp,siors, their Representations
are false My goods are not handled by Ped
dlers. as We have local agents. reward OF
SlOo will be given to any one securing the
name ami whereabouts of fsuch parties
p.clfully, PROF. II. HfRSCHBERG
cag Olive street. 81. Louis, Mo.
W G. Fout. agent f'r Kirksville Mo.
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A rich soil is ~ essential item
Ill the growing of good crops
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Preparing the soil in a good
tilth before planting the seed
helps to head off the weeds.
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Hushgn.;iug nur c.saa:rcae il N
impor aDt item in farm ecunomy.
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a sharp pIow makes The work
easier both on the men AID teams.
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runkenness, OF the Liquor Habit,
Positively Cured by administer
ing DR.. Halnes Golden
Spacific.

1t is manufactured as powder, which ear
be given in glass of beer, cup of coffee or
tea, or in food without the knowledge Of the
eject permanent and speedy cure. w whether
the patient is moder ate drnker or an alco-
holic wreck. II has been given in thousands
of cases and in every instance perfect cure
has followed. 1t never fails The system
once impregnated with the Specific, it be-
comes IN utter impossibility for the liquor ap-
petite to exist. Cures guaranteed.
IS page book of particulars free Address
SPECIFIC CO., lS5 Race ST.. Cipcin-
natl o.
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Never make sudden changes of
feed with the stock.
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! :
iav. .. sud = carry passengers on snrdsy
o.ly W IL NU0NAN. AGT.
'.Thu Great Wabash Goute'' operating S.le
miles o: rosd n sis statas IN The garden OF she
Coniirsui / new and liberal management.
MasnsaCe atty equipped through trains trom
Kirtsvillt 70 81 iaals. Kansas City, ottum-
IA. .i.s Ncins aud - Taul without change.
TRroucn CONF .ct,0us, Union depots, no trans
fer. .noar!ays. through tickets, lhrough ch.oks,
W. NooSAS, AEi.
= ,u4St.rEu kirksNille
q p X I y. ST Lnuis. Mo
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11


Between Mill City and Falls OF
Monday night of last week, DENIES
and James Wall, brothers, while
riding together, had a dispute and
James got out to walk. Dennis
followed him ard stabbed him
sleven times in the back, aud sever.
al times about the head and face
and his hands were badly cut in
trying to defend himself. He
finally succeeded in driving his az
sailant off, when he proceeded to N
Ia, IN house and awakened the farm
CT and was conveyed to Mill City.
where his wounds were dressed.
Denny Wall was arrested at L..
Grange aud taken before Squire
Walters nc Mill t'it, AZ it Is thought
that the wounds may prove fatal
The prisoner was committed to the
county Jail without hail. He was a
cousin Of Charley Wall, who war
hanged b. re on March =, for the
murder OF his wife, unkhannOck
Republican.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
want the Fish Law Changed.


There is much dissatisfaction raya
the Williamsport San, among fisher
men cf the state on account OF the
many loose places in the fish laws,
and when the Legislature convenes
a new bill, now being prepared, will
be presented. The 6shermen want
the law changed to eliminate these
points. They want the salaries OF
the fish wardens raised 50 that they
can devote their time to prosecuting
violaters Of the law they want out
line fishing free to all, and the
heaviest Of fines levied on those
who explode dynamite in the rivers,
and those who run saw dust OF
alkali into the streams. They will
also recommend that the trout fish
ing season be extended from April
lst to August LIST, instead of Apri
18th to July Is.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
An Overshot snake story,

A couple of weeks ago while
Theodore ller,is was bunting on q
hill about a mile from his house, he
came on den of black snakes.
They were on a cluster of oak brush
feeding on the worms that nestr,i
there. In the centre of the cluster
is rock about 20 feet square where
they conceal themselves. There are
holes and seams around and in the
sides Of the rock, showing all in IL
cations VI large den. MIR Il.
fired twelve shots. then taking a
club laid out about q dozen more,
when his courage failed and took
leg bail for home. He said the
brush was black with them and the
stencil was sickening. On arriving
on the spot next morning he found
thirty dead reptiles. some as long
as eight feet. Il seems that
that spot has long been q den for
those black fellows; it is place
very seldom visited by any person
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
Busi ess Locals.
Dr,J L, Iib.rnnan

Regular visiting OPT ,ian of Penn Yan
N. 7 will again visit LaPorte s,oppi z q,
the LaPorte otei for I. rec days only
November 22 and 2id for the purpose
IF testing all defective vision OF young
and old and ntting proper -lasses. T. all
who may have peculiar or dirhculI glasses,
hy giving me a call can receive the best
satisiactiun without any cost for exam Ia.
ton made.
The eye Is very delicately constructed
organ and is easily injure beyond repair
Thousands are injuring their eyes by the
use of Imperfect and improperly fitted
spectacJss, and as ! find that but very few
who are using spectacles are using the
pr per correction for their eyes. and
glasses that aye not properly htted are
liable TO Il ireparabie damage. All persons
WIN are using glasses should have their
eyes examined ut least once . year. /
correct all errors of reiraction, such As
Hypermetropia. Mycpia. Astigma ism.
Pres yopia. paralysis aud spasm of ac-
comodatl0n, Stlabismrs. AccomOda-
tive aud Muscular Asthenopia q speciaii-
~.
Twice a year the patients are called up
IN 80 that any change in the condition Of
heir eyes en- be noted and attended to.
and al glasses bought Of me can be ex :
changed for new ones provided the same
are in good condition and not scratched,
chipped or broken.
Remember the date. November 22d and
%, at the LaPorte Hotel, three days only
Oct. IL. DR.. J. L. LBERMAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
Dead on the Cow Catcher.

Wher the Pan Handle express
train from the Wes, pulled into the
Pittsburg Fourth avenue station
last Friday evening, the people
gathered there had terrible fright
Standing upright on the cow-catch-
er of the engine was the corpse of a
man impaled on piece OF pipe. The
body was that of Frank Carmax, OF
Shraden, four miles from that city,
He had been loading potatoes on a
truck near his home. He was struck
by the engine Of a West-bound
freight train and thrown onto the
cow-catcher of the East bound train,
where a piece OF pipe connected
with the air brake apparatus ran in
to his hack. His body was cold
long before reaching Pitisburg
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
Decking Horses Tails.

Docking the tails of horses is re-
gardcd Al a finable offense bv law
The law regards a horses tail as al
indispensable part of the animals {
anatomy by nature and for special
purpose. To cut it of, entil ely oil
in part, Tor mere fashions sake, is
cruelty 10 the animal, cruelty ths,
merits punishment, and In view ol
that Interpretation OF the statute a
veterinarian in Philadelphia was
fined twenty-five dollars and pre-
sumahly costs. The lady owner OF
the docked horse was fined in a like
amount for having either ordered oil
consented to the mu.ilatiOn.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
SHOT HIS BABY BOY.
A FOOlhardy Father Snaps . Re
vOlver for Amusement and
Kills the Little One.

WILLIAMspoRT, Nov. 4.-JosepL
Sessaman, residing at jersey shore,
snot and instantly killed his 2-year-
old son this afternoon. The father
was engagei in cleaning a revolver
when the child approached and at
tempted to grasp the weapon. MIR.
Sessaman began to amuse the child
by swapping the hammer under the
fatal impression that the chamber
was empty. He snapped it once or
twice IN front OF the boys face an''
each time the little innocent chuck
led in glee Then the Instrument ot
death was pointed directly at the
child's breast the muzzle covering
the heart. There was another snap,
louder laugh, aud then deafen.
my report and the child dropped To
the floor with bullet through the
heart Sessaman was momentarily
paralyzed, then realizing the awfui
result OF his toolharliness gave way
to uncomfortable grief. Coroner
Bell will make an Investigation
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

She Takes Her Elder Daughter
from = Paris Convent and
Disappears.

PARIS, Nov. A. Another sensa-
tion has developed in the Deacon
case. As soon a. the tribunal OF
the Seine delivered it's decision dis
missing Mrs. Deacon's suit for di-
vorce. and ordering that the eldest
child, then in a convent he deliver
cd up to Mr.. Deacon, Mrs. Deacon
FASTENED secretly to the Convent OF
Our Lady of the Assumption and
carried Of the child, thus defyin2
the authority Of the French court
and battling Mr.. Deacon. The
sympathies of the nuns and of the
people of the neighborhood have
been with Mrs. Deacon, who was
known to the latter as LA Prin-
cesse Americaine, and was much be-
loved for her kindness to the poor
and suffering. When Mrs. Deacon
arrived the news Of the courts de.
cision was unknown at the conven,
and she was admitted as usual. But
little is known of what occurred
within the walls. Mrs. Deacon had
carriage at the gate and asked and
obtained leave to take the elder o.
the children for a ride, and aftel
kissing the younger tenderly she
walked with the former to the car
riage and disappeared from view
Mr.. Deacon drove up to the con-
vent shortly after his wife had gone
He was amazed and maddcned wheT
he learned the situation, and at once
appealed to the police, who Joined
HIM in attempting 6 to overtake his
wife. It seems impossible that she
can escape from France. as the po'
lice every where have been warned
to be on the lookout and to arrest
her and the child wherever found
Deacon is determined to get pos
session of the child.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

When the Pittsburg Times took
possession ofits splendid building
last April its publishers promised
that the Times would grow in ex-
cellence in the same proportion rs
its quarters have been enlarged.
The Times had already won such q
proud position among the news.
papers of the country that there was
general curiosity to know how the
promise would be redeemed. The
curiosity has been most pleasantly
gratified. The Times has been SO
enlarged, and so many new features
have been added, that it is every
where cited rs marvel Of modern
journalism. The chief wonder is
that newspaper no complete in
every respect can be sold for one
cent day, or $500 per year, little
more than the cost Of first class
weekley paper. If any of our read
ers are not familiar by personal in.
spection with the merits of the
Times, we advise them to send fo-
a sam, pie copy, which will be mailed
free to any address If there is no
agent for the Times in your locality
it will pay yoito write to the Times
for terms to agents.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

The new postal cards, with tie
paid reply attachment, are being
sent out by the post-office depart
ment. They cnst two cents each
and are intended for use in the
United State, Canada and Mexico,
by th Sc who wish replies to in
quiries by postal card, 4 convenience
demanded and of practical value to
very many besides the business
element Of the country. The comb
nation card is simply two ordinary
postal cards, separated by a semi-
perforated line. which enables the
card to I've readily torn apart upon
reaching its destination.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
IN sso IT WILL HAPPEN.


NEW HAVEN, Nov. 4.-Lieut. n
ant Totten is out with another pro
phecy. He says he is cOntented II
be classed with the fools, and to Oc
cupy tue pari "i Jonah who cried
to Nineveh in vain. lie says,
among other things: Then let lne
solemn, reaseverate my firm con.
viction, founded upon ample evi'
dence, that til END of this age is at
the door, and that it behooves all
who call themselves Christians tu
set their homes in order ere it is
too late" The seven last years, he
declares, began on March 20, 1897,
and 1.-THE final 1900 days Of this
time of the end begin with the
total eclipse of November 4, 1892,
and consequently the signs in the
heavens maintain their ominou>
agreement, AZ heretofore, with all
that l have yet testified. and !
reiferate the warning. Behold the
bridegroom cometh. He that haiti
ears TO hear. let him hear"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Twenty -four carat gold is all
gold; % carat has % parts of gold,
| Of silver and one of copper; Is
carat gold has l8 parts "f gold and
8 each of silver and copper: l3
carat gold is half gold and has 81
parts of silver and 81 parts of cop.
per. Its specific gravity is Is, and
that Of pure gold is l9.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
a ArnANKsGIvlNG PnoCLAAaA-
TlON.



Thursday, November ~, sst
Apart ~ . Day 81 Thsnhs.
WAsHlNaTos, Nov. 4.-'rhe Pfesi.
dent to-day issued . proclamation
setting apart Thursday the 24,h in.
stant, as a day of national thanks
giving, and says
''The gifts OF God to our people
during the past year have been 90
abundant and SO special that the
spirit Of devout thanksgiving awaits
not a call, but only the appointment
of day wien it may have q com
mon expression. He has stayed the
pestilence at our door; He has
given us more love for the free
civil institutions in the creation OF
which His directing providence wss
so conspicuous He has awakened
deeper reverence for law; He hes
widened our philanthropy by q cal
to succor the distress in other lands
He has blessed our schools and il
bringing forth patriotic and God
fearing generation to execute his
great and benevolent designs fol
our country; He has given US grea'
increase in material wealth and .
wide diffusion Of the contentmen
and comfort in the homes of oul
people; He has given His grace Il
the sorrowing."
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
Master Harry Karns

Master Harry Karns made
Williamsport a visit on Saturday
and Lad intended to return home
on the 1900 p. NJ. excursion. At
Halls, however, he unfortunately
got aboard Of the second section of
the Reading and was not told his
mistake until too late to catch the
w. g. N. B. train. Harry hired a
livery at Halls to take him to
Muncy where he remained all night
and came home by livery, on Sun
day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

The hotel kept by Joseph Car
penter near Elk Grove, was dis
covered on fire Saturday morning
The fire originated in the fiue. But
little damage was done; however
Joe and his family were consider
ably frightened and part of the
household goods we're put in readi
ness to move on short notice.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Ezra s. Coon, while eel fishing
from the shore of Pleasant Mount
Pond recently, hooked seven
pound eel and undertook to strangle
it by biting it on the head. Quick
as fash tht eel gave a lunge and
drove it's head at least eight inches
down his throat, and had it not
bt en- for Samuel Brown, who came
to his rescue. Coon would
have been clioked to death.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

If farmers after blowing their land
in the fall, would apply about 10
bushels of line per acre to the soil,
they would find the land much bene-
fitted thereby. It is only necessary
to arply the lime on the surface, as
the rains and SHOWS will carry it
down soon enough. On light, sandy
soils lime NAV he applied both in
the fall and in the spring.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

John Phillips, highly respected
citizen of Sullivan county, died at
his home above Sonestown on Satur
day last, aged 7S years. The re-
mains were buried at Sonestown on
Monday. A wife, four sons and
three daughters survive the de-
ceased.-Hughesville Mail.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
To Introduce Block signals.

The p. & r railroad officials are
making preparations for the intro
huc:ion ofa system of automatic
signaling and switching over their
roads from Philadelphia to Bound
Brook, Philadelphia to Bethlehem,
and Philadelphia t" Pottsville, cover
ing in all n distance of 207 miles.
by this means Of signaling the
engineer will always know whether
the track for two blocks ahead is
occupied or not. Pipes of an inch
and half or two inches in diameter
will bs laid along the tracks, con-
Meeting with the switches, watch
can only he operated by the train
passing over the connections. As
locomotives pass over the point at
which the signals connection Is
made, IL will operate not only the
signal in front but will also give
notice two blocks in the rear.
Power houses will be put up along
the road. II is estimated that Ia
construct the new signals, IL will
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

True bills were returned by United
States District Grand Jury al
Pittsburg recently, against John M
Bowan, president. and De La Green
Cashier, of the First National Bant
of Muncy. on the charge OF making
false entries ON the books of the
bank, with intent to defraud.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
POOR MANS LAND.
The Old Settler Could Not Under
stand Why Fish should
Stay Around It.

The Old settler Could Not Under
stand why Fish should
Stay Around It.
One day as | rode along a
branch of the Cumberland river far
up in the Kentucky Mountains,
where nature was about as poor and
scraggy as she could well be, met
thin and sallow-faced man coming
up the bank from pretty shady
pool with fishing pole in his hand.
Thinking I might take turn my
self at it, spoke to him.
"Been fishing ?" I inquired. after
the usual salutatioD.
"Some," he replied
Catch anything5"
'Some."
"Where are they p
"Throwed 'em back"
"What was the matter with them
Too small ?"
"No; size enough, but NO good"
"Why weren't they any good p
l asked, wondering what could in.
jure the fish in such fine water.
"Cause they wuzn't," he said.
"Cause isn't any reason" in
sisted.
He took it kindly, if almost total
inanition could be called lack of re.
sentiment.
"Well, it's this way. stranger, he
explained. II don't fish fer ns,,
jist fish fer fun. A fish thatIl stay
in country that is az mean AID
pore ez this is, when it kin git out
Nv 1t SO doggoned easy. amt fitten
fer decent man to eat. | wish to
gracious I wuz 6sh fer about a
week." And was SO moved hy his
look of woe that handed him over
my personal bait can and he almost
emptiedi,. Es.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Edwin Booth has positively de-
.eided not to appear again upon the
stage. He has q fortune Of $750,0O0
which he does not appear ambitious
to increase.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
ROAD 70 LET BY CONTRACT.

The EaglesMere Land Company will re-
ceive bids for the construction aud grad
ing Of driveway ON the East side Of the
lake at EagIesNIere. The distance of the
same Ia ab0ut one mile and q quarter,
width 40 feet. For plan and specifica.
tions address or call on e. s. Chase.
EaglesMere, Bids will be received up 70
saturday Dot. 18th at p. n. All bi s
strictly confidential. The Company re.
serving the rights Of rejecting any or all
bids.
E. 8. CHASE. Supt.
EaglesMere. Sept "a. '92,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

1t is a curious fact that while the
price of anthracite coal which is on
the free list, has gone up, there is
no advance in the price of bitumin'
Gus coal upon which there is q duty
OF IS cents per ton. This is another
problem in the dismal science OF
political economy.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Assaults and disorders at Home
stead continue to such an extent
that :he sheriff now has sc deputies
on duty there. 1t Is very regret
able that citizens there cannot
oeaceable observe the law.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Judge Porter's decision that
memuers of the National guard are
not outside the jurisdiction OF the
courts, is one that the public will
heartily endorse.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Preparations are being made to
erect telephone line from LaPor:e
to Lake Mokoma. 1t will be for
the use of Contractor Gavror e. Go.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

On Monday we were erecting
election booths and on Tuesday
acting as one ofthe Watchers, hence,
our paper has been somewhat ne
elected.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

G. N. Messenger of Jamison City,
captured two bruins last week. One
weighed in the neighborhood of 200
pounds and the other was cub.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

The first local institute for the
school districts of Dushore borough,
Cherry and Colley. will be held In
the school house at Dushore, Friday
evening and Saturday Dec. 2 and 3,
1899, and for the school districts OF
HillsGrove, Fox, Elkland, Forks
and Forksville borough, will be held
at Forksville Friday evening and
saturday, Dec. 3 aud 10, 1899. The
evening session of both institutes
will commence promptly at 7:3O
O'Clock. The work 0t tue institute
viii consist of drill on the follow.
ing topics:
EVENING SESSION.
Mental arithmetic, percentage
mathematical and physical geo.
graphy; illustrations with the
globe, methods oi teaching, 70,
view chapters ! and 2, Of 'Brook Z
Normal methods Of reaching."
MORNING SESSION.
Written arithmetic, percentage
grammar the verb; physiology-
the circulation methods Of teach
ing primary reading.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The geography of the United
states / object lessons, pages 70 t.
81, OF eBrooks Normal methods OF
Teachine," the tables In arithmetic
methods Of teaching spelling gen.
eral questions.
The teachers OF the above named
school districts are expected 70
thoroughly prepare themselves on
all the work ia the above program.
NJ. r. BLACK, 20. Supt.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Weber, the watch repairer located
in the old school house. is doing n
good business.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Revival meetings are being held
at LaP0rte. They will continue for
q couple of weeks under the super
vision of Rev. j. F. Glass Of Muncy
Valley.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dohm of
Cherry twp, were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kohensparger of La
Porte twp, on Monday
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

There are a great many people
who delight in litigation and en-
gage in it upon the slightest pre-
text. In preventing the court
dockets from being overburden. d
with these petty cases, Justices OF
the Peace can exert a most potent
and wholesome influence In Il
great many instances such petty
legal controversies could be settled
on the spot by the exercise of good
judgment and a concilliatory in
fuence, and the more this method is
adopted, the better for the peac.
and harmony Of the community.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11
FOR SAL

Live Republican paper in q progressive
healthy village, on Long Island. Good
reasons for selling. Good opening for
right ma. A dress Oppo' tuni.y, care
SULLIVAN REPUBLICAN.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

Contractor Gleim of Williamsport,
and paymaster on the W. & N. B.,
made LaPor,e business trip on
Saturday.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-11-11

This is good time to clean your
well. The dry season would neces-
state but little pumping.