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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
Twelve pERsoNs DROWNED.
Three Families Perish la the submerged
Lands of Pemiscot County, Mo,--'rhs
waters la Arkansas bottoms.


Lands Of Pemiscot CoHnty, Mo.--Ths
waters la Arkansas bottoms.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 25.-Three-
fourths of Pemiscot county, Mo-, Is now
under water and assistance Is urgently
needed at several points on the ArlSan-
sas river Three families have been
drowned, as follows: Wash Hall, wife
and three children; Joseph Mallory,
wife and two children Samuel Moore
(colored), wife and daughter.
II is estimated that 800 horses and
1900 head Of cattle have been drowned
and that roo 900 acres Of cultivated
farms are under water between Mem
phis and Cairo.
According 10 Capt Howard, of the
Anchor line, there are 225,O00 acres of
wheat destroyed, 100000 acres of corn
ruined and nearly 200 acres of cotton
inundated.
The waters continue TO rise and in
two days more it is expected that ,O0O,-
600 acres Of cultivated ground viii be
flooded. The Arkansas bottoms are all
under water and the number of lives
lost and property destroyed cannot be
into the flooded districts.
At Little Rock, Ark the river has be-
gun falling, but the bridge is in great
danger and other property has been
damaged. Nine colorcd people, who
had been cooped up in a small log
cabin, were rescped yesterday at that
point just as they were succumbing to
suffocation. The Armour Packing Co,
of Kansas City, has made n large dona-
ton Of bacon to the people of the food
ed district
ST LOUIS May 25.-The river hero
is falling slowly but surely, and now
the worst is over. Relief measures are
being undertaken by the citizens The
Merchants exchange flood committee
has collected and disbursed over $1,000
and the PostDispatch has received 81
1880 for the same purpose. Benefits
of all kinds are being arranged.
OMAHA, Neb,, May 25.-The traffic on
the Sioux City & Pacific between Mis-
souri, Valley and Sioux City has been
suspended, high water in the Little
Sioux having carried away part the
bridge yesterday. One Of the last trains |
to pass over the bridge before it fell |
was the passenger train returning with !
sixty cxcursionists from Omaha and /
Council Bluffs, who had gone to Sioux |
City to view the ruin wrought by the |
flood. 1t viii take two days to repair |
the bridge
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

depths looked steadiastly into the
brown ones OF the hostess.
" "lIcsterN The words sprang instinct
lively from the pale lips.
Jim" she replied, with dry, hard
most heart.
"pvs looked for you so long, whis-
percd the man, II thought I'd never
find you"
"And thought you'd never come"
"You knew me when did meet you?"
eyes, Jim, I'd know you always. But
mel I'm so changed, How could you
know me?n
"Yes, you're changed and so am l,
but those eyes could belong to no ono
else
Then flowed on the stream of talk rs
she sat beside him with one of his white
hands claspcd in both her wrinlced
brown ones lie told Of confinement in
southern prisons; of long delays before
he could work his way home; of finding
her gone 10 the west; Of a search that
was unsuccessful and hcart-siclsncss
that resulted In start for home; Of the
AAAiANAl NhAlN hi AOhANt tNAlc tNAA VI
troubles in her family; of being thrown
on the world alone; of mourning him as
lost; and her life on the plains.
1t had grown quite dark but they
took no heed of time.
Suddenly footsteps were heard out
side and a hearty knock shook the cabin
door
"lt's the minister" whispered Hester
nervously "he's come to see You. We
won't need him now-shall tell him
ter go home?"
Jim clung TO her wrist. "Yes, we do
need him, he pleaded, you know what
for. Have him stay and we'll settle it
for sure"
She hesitated a moment and then
throwing open the door invited the
minister and his compan on, the doctor,
to enter
ut didn't take more'n ten minutes
fer tn preacher ter catch onto tn fine
pints in tn case an splice tn two wan
derers as tight ez tn law could hold
EN-" said the doctor the next day at
the settlement store. "Th' fcller's git. !
tin along elegant an they're ez happy
ez kittens. She didn't do her usual |
thing by tn dead soldiers, but she |
made a live one mighty comfortable an
that'll do fer one Memorial day."-C. I
NJ. Harger, in Detroit Free Press
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

IDLY nervous. but her companion made
no comment, and as they found the
stranger still oblivious to the world and
its happenings, they soon had other mat
ters TO think Of.
"Do you think he will-that it is seri-
ous2" anxiously asked the woman, 10 Nlz-
ing into the physicians face.
"No.I guess not, though be had mighty
close shave, was the reply. Hes like
" to come ter his senses any time now,
an then It viii depend on how he stands
it. If he's wanderin' when he gets con-
scious, there's danger II not, there's
hope"
I'm send the parson down durin' the
evening" he called. as he started ont
for home, IAN mebbe I'll be here my
self"
Hester went quietly to work at her
evening tasks, taking now and then an
anxious look toward the bed The old
horse was feed and the stable door
closed against the damp spring air.
Il didn't declerate tn graves after
all. did I7~ exclaimed the owner Of the
claim, talking to herself, IAN IN fiow-
ers is all in III wagin. I'll take EN-
in fer him ter look at-it'll be jest as
WELL
A tender expression came into her
ssce at the words.
soaded with the wild blossoms the
wind-fowers, violets and early red
roses which she had gathered during
the past week-she recntered the cabin
and placed the rude bouquets beside the
soldiers couch.
Something in the fragrance Of the
blossoms. OF in the approach Of Hester.
reached the drowsy senses II fhc sleep
er. and as she leaned over the bed his
eyes suddenly opened and their blue
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
OVER THE OCEAN.

A QUARTER of Scotland is owned by
twelve persons.
TIE average length of life is con-
sidcrcd longer in England than in
France.
FLEET street, London, the center Of
the British newspaper world. is never
lonely at any hour Of the twenty-four
TIE French elections are held on sun
day IN order that as large a number Of
workingmen as possible may get TO the
polls
The mountain paths between Ram
poor and Spii are so PERCEPTIONS that
sheep, more sure-footed than larger
beasts, are commonly used 70 carry
burdens of from sixteen to twenty
pounds
TIE making Of Spanish needles was
first taught in England by Elias Crowse,
a German, about the eighth year Of
Queen Elizabeth, and in Queen Mary's
time there was a negro made fine Span
ish needles I'm Cheapside, but would nov
er teach his art to any.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
SOLDIERS EMrERlNa PoLIrIcs.



A Movement Started In Syracuse, y. Y,
Which May Have an Important Iufu-
cncc.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, May 25.--A soldiers
movement has been started here which
may have an important influence on
the politics Of the state. The plan is to
organize veteran leagues all over the
state, and give them distinctively po-
litical character, local rs well as gen
eral Grand Army posts, as such, have
nothing to do with politics, and the
veterans, it is stated, are not satisfied
The new idea was first broached here
during last week and met the hearty
approval OF men high in rank among
the veterans, some of them being mem
bers of Commander T. L. Poole's staff,
who were in the city recently. 1t is re-
ported that they took away with them
plans for the new organization.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
SLEEP NOW IN PEACE.


Sleep IN your tents OF silent green,
To-day estrowed with flowers;
Yours have the sacrifices been,
Remembrance shall be ours.
Sleep where no more the foe shall come
With crash Of war and strife,
Where sound Of bugle call nor drum
Can call you back 10 life.
On other fields, mid black-mouthed guns
You fought our land 70 save;
To-day nation mourns her sons,
Her dead and honored brave.
Sleep now I'm peace your last, long sleep.
While comrades left behind
As sentneis, the watch shall keep
That you 10 them resigned.
The standard You to them bequeathed,
t'or which you nobly died,
With flowers for you to-day is wreathed
In sadness, yet In pride;
In pride for all that you have done
Amid fierce shot and shell.
The victories so dearly won,
The hght you fought so well.
Fred II. Curtiss, in Good Housekeeping
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

the outfit that brought a suspicion Of
tenderness TO the storekeeper's eyes
a tattered flag tossing its folds in the
prairie breezes as it fioated behind the
wagon. He had followed the old s.ars
and stripes over too many fields not to
have his heart warmed by the unex-
pected sight.
'She does it reg'ler," went on Mark
ley. "Ev'ry Declaration day she gifts
out tn flag an putin in her wagin
goes over ter tn little prairie ccmet'ry
an deckerates tn graves. Their amt
many ter see to yit, yer know" he
added. ''fcr tn settlemint amt very old
an only half dozen hez died-includ-
in tn hoss thief that was took sudden
with hemp disease. Ter-day's Decker
alton day"
Hester Lang drove serenely on. un-
conscious Of the attention she had
attracted. There was a Sunday peace
fulness on her face and she turned often
in her seat to gaze lovingly on the
faded ensign behind her. Il was the only
bit Of gay color in all the wide Kansas
landscape. The uniform green Of the
plain stretched away 10 the unbrol0en
curve Of the horizon without another
CLEAN 70 relieve its uniformity.
The meadowlarlzs, balancing them
selves on long weed stalks forgotten by
the winds Of winter, saw II, and with
gleeful trills SCARED away. A big-cyed
rabbit beside the path gazed at it in
wonder, and then, as the banner gave a
sudden, quick toss scampered for a
grass clump.
sRolixs probably think I'm foolish or
crazy unused Hester, talking 10 the
horse. for want Of better company.
ssBut I don't care. Their amt noboir
here ez viii take hold an remember th'
boys fhet fell. an 50 III do it. amt
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
THE SEASONS CROP.

Mrs. a. T. RRAScH, Of Orient, Fla,
killed a six-foot rattler in her strawber>
~ patch the other day.
A CALF with six distinct feet, all of
which are used in walking, is reported
from Mooresville, Ind It is alleged
that this freak has a brother endowed
with an equal number of feet
MARK KrNNIsroN, of Phillips, Ne,
had the smallest bear probably ever
seen by man. and he has been mounted
artistically 1t is six inches from tip to
tip and is three inches in height
a MAN-EArING shark eighteen and
one-half feet long, with a head as big as
a barrel, came ashore on the beach at
Trcseott. Me. recently. Its stomach
contained a sheep and several dogfish.
THERE is a brook which runs through
the borough Of Winstead. Conn. which
contains many trout. Half a dozen
were seen together a few DAYS ago
swimming around within five feet Of
the sidewalk. and appeared not the
least afraid of the many people who
watched them
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

And roses OF lovolicst hue;
Let US twine them in wreaths and IN garlands
In cross and IN anchor and crown;
And on tho low graves Of our comrades
We lay them in reverence down.
There Time, with the tenderest fingers
Has hidden the soft grasses wave,
And the wild flowers blossom in beauty
Above every slumberers grave.
The robin sings there his gay carols
All voices Of nature are heard,
And dnily their music upriseth
PsOm breeze and from bee and from bird
She cares not II moss or II marble
Or naught mark the place Of their rest
On each fall the tears OF the raindrops,
She lSeepeth each safe in her breast
Her daisies unfold their white petals
Alike DER the high and the low
IN verdure she hides them in summer,
In winter she gives them her snow,
We come with our garlands in sprlngtime
To deck the low mounds where they lie
Yet nature, our mother, is kinder,
For never she passes them byl
We come with our bands and our music
But once, and perchance with a tear,
But the songs and the signing Of nature
Never cease through the eircling yearl
Our garlands will fade and Will wither,
Hers blossom anew with the spring;
Our songs must die ont into silence,
Her anthems more ioyously ring
With those whose low mounds we're adorning
In dreamless sleep must we share
And the tender arms Of our mother
EnfOld us with like loving care.
Sound musicl with saddost Of dirges
Ring, buglesl with softest Of hottest
And comrades, while gently their signing
In sweetest Of harmony floats
Come forth, with your hands full Of flowers,
With garland, with cross and with crown,
And on the low graves OF our brothers,
Oh lay them in reverence down.
Mary N. Robinson in Good Housekeeping.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

SPENCER, Ia, May 2l.-A snow storm
almost equal 10 a January blizzard be-
gan in this section of the country this
morning. A strong northwest wind is
blowing and it is extremely cold. The
storm, on top of the flood just expert
enced here, seems to Danish all hope of
crops this year. A cold wave struck
Fort Dodge during the night and the
weather changed sufficiently for snow,
enough falling to cover the housetops
aud sidewalks
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

Anft- HNITWm NNnHIOT7 nT IIlH NHNITuIs
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Two distin-
guished ex-senators of ante-bellum
times were in the senate chamber yes
terday. One of them was Mr.. Cling
man, of North Carolina, and the other
was Mr.. Jones, of Iowa, the same for
whom the senate last week and the
house yesterday passed a pension bill
for services in the war Of 1914 and in
the Black Hawk war. Mr. Jones
chatted for some time with Mr.. Sher-
man and Mr.. Palmer, and afterwards
occupied Mr.. Hills seat, where he
busted himself in writing Mr. Cling
mans conversation was principally
with Mr., Stanford
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

ion. "She took up that claim three
years ago, an she's done we'll"
''Looks kind o. lonesome like said
the storekeeper, as they left the little
claim-shack, or cabin, behind them.
'Needs a man around; that's what's
the matter. / reckon she's been dis
apinted some time er nother--in war
times, guess, fer-there she goes now.
Twas jest a-tellin yeh how twas"
Leaving the rude stable behind the
claim shack was riclety, old-fash
ioned surrey, drawn by an ancient
steed of unl1empt appearance. The
woman driving was angular and unat
tractive, but there was something about
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

BAsTRoP, La, May 25.-Schamless
brigham, manager for Col. George C.
Phillips, who owns a plantation on ISL
and De Siard, while in the field was
shot dead from ambush by an old negro
yesterday. The negro then walked TO
the plantation residence, summoned
Col. Phillips and told him that he had
killed Brigham and wanted to be
hanged for it. Phillips put a rope
around the negros neck and the negro
was soon swinging in a death struggle
from the limb Of tree. No motive is
assignedfor the murderand It's thought
that the negro was insane
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
A BATTLE WITH THE YAQuls.


An Engagement Reported Between These
Indians and Mexican Troops.
PHOENIX, a. T., May 24-A telegram
from Hermosillo, Mex, says an engage
mcnt took place between government
troops under Lieut-Col Seapata and a
band Of Yaqui Indians near Los Pilros
ON the Rio Naquin, ON the 18th inst,
but the account was suppressed by Of
fcials who adopted a censorship over
the telegraph lines The official report
just received saws that "A number of
Yaquis were killed and the remainder
disappeared, and owing 10 the noun
tainous condition of the country the
military could not follow.
Unofficial reports brought in by min
ing men state that seven Mexican pri-
Yates were killed and two officers, in
Guiding the commanding officer, wound
ed. Both parties are preparing for a
vigorous and lengthy conflict
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

Uncle Sam having turned against the
church fair that institution is now num-
bered among the things that "must go
An Iowa paper has been thrown out OF
the mails because il contained an ac-
count Of one of these entertainments.
The one hundredth anniversary Of
the discovery Of the Columbia river was
celebrated at Astoria, Ore, ON May 70.
Owing to circumstances over which it
has no control the Pacific coast has not as
yet been prolific in centennials, and the
people Of Oregon were determined to
make the Observance Of this one note
worthy
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
Clearing the strip.

WICHITA. Kan. May 2t.-Jnited states
Commissioner Marum arrived yesterday
from Fort supply l. T.. and reports
most Of the cattle now of the Cherokee
strip Capt George Paddock and his
troop have secuted from the west line
as far as Kiowa. and there is not hoof
behind them. Another troop Of cavalry
is scouting from the east line, The on
lv cattleman now trespassinE Is VIII
Pryor. of Kiowa. who has 5000 head,
and his herd IS now between the two
scouting parties. The soldiers have
positive orders now 20 clear up the strip
and keep It cleared
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
a California Iener.

SAN Francisco, May 2S.-A genuine
case Of leprosy has been discovered in
Oakland, the victim of the loathsome
disease being Mrs Augusta Fratcs, a
recent arrival from the Sandwich
islands She is only Il years old and
recently gave birth 10 an infant that is
very puny. Her skin is covered with
large brown spots. and her face and
limbs are beginning to waste away.
She is wholly destitute. as her husband
has not been able 20 get work The
health officer docs not know what To do
with the poor woman, as She cannot
stay in her present lodgings and the
city has no lazaretto.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

NEW YORK, May 24-At a special
meeting yesterday in the church of the
Heavenly Rest. Rev. c. r. Canedy out
lined the principles of a new burial re-
form society which is to be organized
at once in this city The object Of the
organization Is. in brief. to simplify
and cheaper modern burial customs,
abolish Grape. flowers, expensive funer-
al trappings and an pagan devices
and adhere 10 the observance of Sani-
tary measures 10y committing bodies to
the soil, instead of placing them in
vaults. etc The results Of such n soci-
ctv. which has existed for some time in
London. are said 20 De most satisfactory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
Ilcnt. IIothcrinrtnn and MIfe.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May 2A-Lieut Heth-
erington and wife will proceed from san
Francisco directly 10 the home of the
latter, in Wilmington, Del. They will
avoid this city, and Mr.. Hetherington's
frther will meet them in Chicago Sat
urday. He hopes TO hear a confirma-
ton of the report that Secretary Tracy
will assign the lieutenant to duty at
Bethlehem. Pa, as a steel inspector.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26
The Flv in the Ointment

The Fly in the Ointment.-Tramp-
ing Jake-"lt's getting to be too hard
work to pick up livin' in this country.
Eff it wuzn't so fur away I'd go to Cen
tral Ameriky. a man don't have to do
nothin' there. Whole country's COW
cred with bananas. Nothin' TO do but
lay under a tree all day an eat
bananas Rusty Rufe-''Cot to pick
'em off'n the trees. amt ye?1 Course. %
Il knowed ther wuz some drawback. ="
Chicago Post.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

Newfoundland's Trouble Compromised.
OTTAWA, Ont, May 24.-An agree
ment has been reached between En-
gland and Newfoundland in relation to
the dispute which has interrupted com
merce between the colonies and excited
much unfriendly feeling in the United
States. Canada, under the arrange
ment win, as before, admit Newfound-
land fish free of duty and Newfound-
land win reduce excessive duties on
Canadian products which she imposed
after Canada passed the fish duty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

James A. Spurgeon, who is TO carry
on the ministerial duties Of the London
tabernacle. is a younger brother Of the
late famous preacher and has for some
time been assistant pastor of the great
church. He also has a church at Croy-
den, but for many years past most Of
his time has been devoted to superin-
tending the agencies at work in connec-
ton with the tahernacle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

NEW NoHK, May 23-The Telegram
quotes John S Clarl1son as saying: Ny
political Judgment is that Blaine IS the
strongest iaan I'm the Iepablicuu party
to-day and Is the one man who can
sweep The country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

HELFNA. Ark. May 23-In the Phil
lips circuit court Henry Baldwin. who
wrecked freight train on the Arl7an-
sas Midland last December. and caused
a damage to property amounting TO
about 5000, was convicted yesterday
by jury and sent to the penitentiary
FOR ten wears
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

DR. Jalap-"Yes, I am going to re-
tire. I've got enough and am willing
20 give somebody else a chance Fogg
-"I see Your motto henceforth viii
De; Live and Let Live 'r--Boston
Transcript
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

Coon apricots are being grown in
New South Wales The crop is not
large, but the favor Of The fruit is ex-
cellent-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

A DISTINGUISHED English divine saws
that three Of the worst traits anyone
can possess are dirty finger nails, love
Of onions, and slovenly attire
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-05-26

HE'S a pretty
good sort of a
farmer, c o n q
sidePin' she's a
woman, said
Squire Mark
ley, turning to
his compan-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-24
Boston Produce Market

BOSTON, May %, 1ss2.-The following are
to-dav's quotations of Provisions. Produce. etc.
Pork-Long cuts 90 oo@14 SO: short cuts at
90 00914 IS; backs at Il 75@0o 90; lean lends
az 20 o0@l4 70; pork tongues II rs; butt pork
10 25.
Hams at lo1se; small do lie; pressed hams
lie.
Lard=4choice tie y ib in terces and tubs;
lob pals in cs 734c.
Hogs-Choice city dressed 6s4 C % ib; country
do, 5sac
Butter Western extra creamery at 2O621c:
fancy higher frsts and extra frsts at 1901 Sc ;
extra imitation creamy 16(917c; factory choIce
15@-c; Northern creamery. choice 21@22c:
17gl9c; Eastern creamery. good to choice at
1S92Oc The above quotaUons are receivers
prices for strictly wholesale lots:
Cheese.No rthern choice full creams and
twins at 1a@11s4 c; fair to good 96311 Yves
tern choice at 11@1114c, fair to gooa at 9911 !;
sage e.
Eggs-Eastern extras at 16ls@17c: VT and N
Fl extras at 161a@1c mich. extra at 161af@17c;
161sc
Poultry Northern fresh-klled turkeys choice
&C ,do chickens at 23@25c; fowls 16@17c ives
tern iced fowls 1S14@14c; Western dry pack
Reans-N York hand-sicked pea, at -@1 90:
marrow pea 7591 80; choice screen peal 80
@1 70. hand-picked med 7091 75;choice vel
low eyes, l 7591 80; California pea beans at
1902 40; hand-picked. 2 boa2 60
seed-Timothy, 1 5osa1 70 Western red top
1 5OGS2: clover, 12a13c Hungarian, .8099Oc.
Hay-Choice, at -621 90; some fancy higher;
fair to to good 10 5oG$2o 30; Eastern fine, S17
Potatoes Choice natives and Maine stock at
$1@1 % y Dbl: choice Vt and northern N
Il Burbanks 43@45c bush; N Burbanks and
white stars 45c; Houlton Hebrons at 4S@5Oc;
Aroostook Hebrons 45@45c.
l 5O02 90.