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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-29

kept closed lest the little paper panes of the
shoji get wet.
The wood Of which they are built is fire.
quently green. and as ii cracks and splits
open lets in every draught and current of
cold air.
There are two very good points about
japanese houses, first their exquisite clean
ness. and second medical men pronounce
them healthy.
HELEN GREGORY FLEsHER. NJ. A.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-29
Fast Day Losing Favor.
Manchester IN. H. UniC

~'fffFNnNStNH
The New Hampshire Legislature will be
called upon to consider the doing away with
Fast day. The language of the bill in-
troduced in the House is to the effect that
the day has "long since ceased to be
regiously observed, and has become a
useless relic of former times" With Fast
day cut off. the list OF legal holidays will be
Thank sgiving, Labor day, Christmas,
Fourth Of July, 22d of February and Me-
mortal day-six ia all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

leen, with streaming eyes, the Com
mune was very cruel; aud now they
shy Monsieur Theirs will be cruel too.
These foolish people have pulled down
his house, and that viii not help to
arrange matters"
Serizicr? No; no one in the streets
knew anything about Serizier.
What was this dark rumor which the
loiterers in the streets repeated TO each
other with awestricken faces? The
hostages had been murdered at La
Roquette three days ago, slaughtered
within the walls of the prison The
Archbishop of Paris, the Cure OF the
Madeline, Monsieur Bonfeau the Presi-
dent-eighteen victims in all
Yes, it was true True also that at
five o'clock this afternoon, in the bright
May sunshine, another band of host
ages priests, soldiers, ciyiliaus-to the
number of fifty-two, had been done
to death by a savage mob in the Rue
Haxo. on the heights Of Belleyilc; but
this new horror had not yet become
town talk
1t was one o'clock in the morning
when Kathleen went home, worn out
by wandering up and down the streets,
standing at corners or on the bridges
listening to the passers- by TO the peo-
pie who stood at heir doors; but no
where could she hear anything which
threw light upon the tragedy in the
Avenue d'Italie, or the wretch who had
planned that bloody deed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
\ GENTLE HINT

ON one of my many forays into the
mountains Of eastern Kentucky / rode
up to a house one day where "a Woe
begone looking man sat on the wood
pile just outside the gate.
Good morning" / saluted Does
the Widow Bcnchlcr live hercE'
'Who?" he asked, in a startled tone.
"The Widow Bcnchler," ! repeated.
no, she don't he said; and thar
amt no Widow Bcnchler as know on
in these parts"
That's strange remarked. II
met n woman about a hulfmilc down
the road who told me to stop at the
Widow Benchler's and get my dinner,
and she directed me to this place. Is
there another house near here|
The man got up off the woodpile
and moved slowly over to where / sat
on my horse
stranger" he said, in queer, shut
fling voice, did that woman have on
n blue sunbonnet with a red flannel
stringE'
I remembered that and nodded.
And did she have a greenish-yaller
dress. with a frizzle round the bot
TONI" hC continued.
Yes"
And wasn't her hair a kinder sun.
burnt sandy, and didn't she have a
passed. Nv freckles on her nose and one
tooth broke off half way up|
ttNyr .l,g IfI ggnfagegI
and did she tell you the Wilder
Beuchler lived hereY
"She did"
Air you sure she said the Wilder
BenchIcrF
quite sure"
This appeared to convince the man,
and q look Of resignation came into his
face
Mister" he said, you kin come In
and set down. ] reckon and walt fer
yer dinner. I'm slowern molasscs in
winter reckon, and as mean q
puslcy, p'r'aps, but ! kin take a hint,
I reckon. I'm that woman's husband
and I'm going out to HE barn and
hang myself to a rafter Tell the wild
der gOodby for me when she gifts
here"
He started off toward the barn and
] wasted a whole pint Of good red Ii
auor on him before / succeeded in
coaxing him 10 wait until Mrs Bench
Iers return before he did anything
Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
HE PRETTY WOMAN

Her features must BE- small and line,
Her eyes he clear and softly shine:
Her skin must be of pink and white,
Unknown 20 rouge on powder quite
She must have glossy, silky hair,
II matters not il dark or fair;
Her figure must be plump and uins
Bust not too large, waist not too Slim,
Her mouth % perfect one must hr.
Her neck the swans for symmetry;
Tier hands must show the greatest care,
Her Feet a dainty slender pair
IN word and act a charm, 81 grace,
\ little tact for time and plaCv
Fac woman thus 10y nature blessed
Needs nothing save to he we'll dressed.
New Orleans picuyuuc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
FOOTBALL. IN OUR COLLEGES.
(Col William c. Church, in the Deem
Der Century,


Reports in my possession from sixty
seven institutions of learning, scatter
cd over thirty.seycn states of the union,
give much interesting information con
corning the influence of foot bah upon
class standing and individual devcl-
opment physical mental and moral.
These reports originated In the discus
sion which arose last year as to the
wisdom of permitting match games OF
foot bah between the cadets OF Anna
polls and West Point For them | am
indebted TO the courtesy of the officers
of the army and navy detailed under
an act of congress 20 furnish military
instruction TO the educational institu-
tons authorized to receive Il. These
gentlemen are admirably lifted 10 form
q sound opinion as TO the influence OF
athletic pursuits upon college training;
they appreciate the Importance of ply
steal development; and they are sutd-
GENTLY independent of the several
Institutions with which they are con
ucctcd 20 be unbiased by local senu.
ment
As general conclusion from these
reports, it would appear that football
holds chief place among athletic games
for its influence in developing the
qualities esl ccially required in an Off
Ger of the army or navy qualities
which il is at the same time wen for
every young man to cultivate. one
officer says: Football requires prcser-
walton of temper under trying circum-
stances, subordination OF individuality
TO united work prompt decision and
action in the struggle, and tactical and
suatcgiCal combinations for the ac-
complishment OF the desired end by
united force or systematic effort
Football gives an outlet for the super
abundant animal spirits which might
otherwise find expression in the usual
college FRANKS II compels its deyotces
TO keep good hours, to observe strict
rules of Temperance in diet and drink,
to refrain from the use of tobacco TO
select the most nomishing food, and
to be SYST matte with cold baths, rub.
bling, and healthy exercise Il teaches,
moreover, what American youth most
needs 70 learn prompt and cXact
obedience to Instructions 81 I'm on
the football team was the eNplaua
lion 10y an undergraduate when he was
asked rs to the abandonment OF iniuri
Gus habits, and from Harvard comes
/ the report of one gilded youth who was
permitted TO remain at the college
after his day of probation had passed
IN view of the fact that he had joined
the football team
\ calculation made by the profess
or OF physical culture and hygiene at
Cornell shows that the men on the
intercollegiate athletic teams have Il
standing - per cent. better than the
average Of the whole college
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

Ieelc the next spring, iii really wasn't
your doing 1t would never have hap
rcncd if YOU had managed the intro
ductions MS You should have done.
But rs it was, you see the only rcRGr-
alton he could offer me for the insults
he hcaped upon me during dinner was
TO propose. And TO have refused him,
Alice dear would have seemed like
"a weak expression OF pique-a base
emotion which | should scorn to feel
That's how your matchmaking hap
pcned 10 be successful at last New
York World.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
GEOGRAPHICAL ITEM.

Professor What is the circumference
OF the earth
Columbia College Student-Twenty-
four thousand miles.
How do you find this distance|
u find it immense. Texas Siftings.
The industrial outlook at Dunkirk.
\. Y, Is not encouraging. The Brooks
locomotive works have gradually re-
of the other manufacturing concerns
In operation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

She was an crstwhilc savage girl. In
whose mind the shadows Of ignorance
and superstition was just disappearing
before the light OF civilization
wilt thou be miner" asked the
youth, as he gazcd fondly into her
eyes.
~ know not what to say" she
faltcred, confusedly.
lie bowed his heed until his warm
breath famed her cheek.
Never mind, darling" he whispered
Here is my pocket edition OF Ward
McAllistcr l will leave it with you
and come again tomorrow eve"
lie was gone. Truth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
BELLIGERENT TRAMPS.

Tuscon, Ariz, Dec. S.-One hundred
and thirty-nye tramps at Lordsburg
threaten to derail passenger trains II
the order Of the Southern Pacific that
no tramps be allowed to ride on freight
trains Is enforced
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

The suit Of Seaton, the sporting man,
against the estate of the late Arlington
Baird was settled out Of court. Mrs
Langtry was ia court when the set
Element was announced and she ap.
pcared immensely pleased
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16
HOPE THE REWARD or THE
RIGHTEOUS.

Mr. billiard, Of Georgia former min
lister TO Belgium, rushed up to Presi.
dent nColn shortly after the war,
seized his hand, and hoped his par
don would not be delayed" The presi-
dent quiedy remarked to the gentle
man that hope was the reward Of the
righteous" and YOuchsafed no other
reply
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

Delegates representing 100000 work
men waited on Lord Salisbury and
urged that he should Introduce in the
house OF lords a clause to be added
10 the employers liability bill permit
ting contracting out
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

Chicago Dispatch:-Queen Ill may
be a very popular person, but she Ger.
tainly is supported by black legs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-16

You see, Alice dear, said Mrs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-01

are 32, 573 !arm families iii the state,
1898 per cent of whom own the
land they cultivate, while only 17.62
per cent live upon hired farms.
The owned farms of the state are
valued at $28,6 20,S93. the liens up
on which amount to $11,952 ,490,
the average farm encumbrance being
$1004. These figures show that the
Vermont farmer is about as indie
pendent and free from debt as the
average of his brethren, West, East
or South. Much OF his prosperity is
due to the fact that he has stuck to
the sod, worked hard, lived soberly
and frugally, and been content to
make the best use of the opportuni-
ties within his reach. But Vermont
better days are close at hand. Her
valleys and streams are attracting
her proper share Of the great manu-
featuring industries OF New England,
and the healthfulness Of her moun-
tain air and the grandeur and beauty
Of her scenery are sprnkling her over
with Aourishing summer resorts
Troy IN. W Times.
Hnndy to Have Around.
At the womans congress at the
Worlds Fair 5000 of the sex were
present to celebrate the emancipa-
ton Of the women. and had to get
man to open their convention. The
fair creatures must admit that man
is useful at tines [Pawtucket (R.
~ Times.
The Income Tax.
Taxation OF class is essentially
demagogue's plan, and therefore it
is certain to be strong where the
voters are largely swayed by dema-
gogues. Southern and Western
democrats know that the free break.
fast table is popular with the voters,
and that duties on sugar or coffee
would nearly wipe out the demo-
cratic party in many districts. They
will fight with desperation, as men
fighting for their lives, against that
mode of raising the needed revenue
AS between protective duties which
people do not feel, and taxes on ar
tlcles of universal use which every
household must feel keenly, they are
likely to vote for the protective du-
ties. But if they can get a tax on
incomes large enough to yield half of
the whole of the revenue now OBJ
tanned by duties on imports, they
will go for heavy reduction or abo-
lition OF protective duties. The
breakfast table taxes and the income
taxes will have a hard fight with each
other, and meanwhile the democrats
who want to preserve protective
duties which benefit particlar locali-
ties will throw their influence
against BOTH IN. Y. Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-01
New Advertisements.
That Tired Feeling
Weak Nerves, Dyspepsia,
SleepIessness, Etc.
After the Grip "Like n Walking
GhOst.o

After the Grip "Like n Walking
Ghost.o
For years have had gastric dyspepsia,
and in March, had an attack of the grip.
got into such a serious condition that had
fits, caused either by dyspepsia or nervous
troubles, during which 1 could not think
connectedly or talk without forgetting what
was saving. l could not sleep. had no
appetite. and people said | looked like
walking ghost, l was so pale When laid
down /
Could Not Breathe
with any comfort. Something suggested
to me TO try Hoods Sarsparilla. Before the
first bottle was gone had quite an appetite
which increased until could eat well with.
out any distress or disturbance afterward
l have taken
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-01
NE WSPAPER TALK.
VermOntts Farm ProsnerffY.

Vermont is looked upon by farm
mers OF other states, especially those
OF the fertile West, as cold, noun
famous, hard aud barren, but it is
doubtful If any state of the Union
can show a better condition of the
farming population. According to
the census bulletin just issued there
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30

The well known eye expert, ,29 Olive
street, st. Louls. Mo. and 40 cast i4th
street, New FORK, wishes tn il!f0rin his
many friends and patrons OF uangtion
and vicinity that he will beat the store
of his agent, 4. l. DosaovAn, l>ocember
1919 and adjust his celebrated nom
changeable spectacles and eyeglasses
to all in need of ths,nl. Consultation
free.
BENSON, Milsa4., Aug 50, 1898,
10 whom 1t may concern:
This is tc,certify ttlat fcs thirteen,
years have been partially and part
Of the time nearly totally isind. Dur
ing that time have spent -nuch time
and money with the best oculists IL,
the state, hat to the time ii meeting
DR.. IL. Hirchbeig had Ncceived 50,
little benefit that felt that there WAS
no use in further treatment III my case.
But fortunately for me ts@t the doc
tor few days since and VAS induced
to try once more, III n3t to exceed.
fifteen minutes from the zine | enter
ed into the consulta tionroom he had
fitted me with glasses wilA which can
read and write with as little fatigue as
could before ever hal any trouble
with my eyes l cannot recommend
him too strongly to those who are in
need of She services Of Il thor jugli:y
competent ocs]iSt.
j. S. EATON. Il d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30
sic and 10 ! E&NS.

This announces Writer excursion
rates to Canadian poists Ii;.. the
Der 2lst. November HStl,. December 9TH
and December llth - Sist, Intensive
Further Information cheeri.ily farm
ished by Agent W. Stevenson 81 the
Great Northern. who will be pleased
to talk With you ainn'lt trips to any
part of the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30

To THE FAIRNESS those
intending building. 1t will pay
you to examine Esur StCall and
obtain, our prices before buying.
We will endeavon to keep our
STOCK complete at al times and
will sell at the smallest living
profits We have y good supply
Of Cedar Shingles Windows, Doors,
Budding Paper and Lumber Of
all kinds, anG we want Your
trade. Call and see us.
s MAHON s. ROBINSON
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30
NOTcE.

Knights Of Pythias, LangI on lodge
No. So,uwill give Il grand compliment
tary ball on Thanh :sgiving evening.
November S0th, 1899. at the Columbia
Hotel Invitations Will he issued in
due time. BY ovt!ec OF.
ENECUTlvI' COMAtGrrEE
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30
COLD SNAPS.
ALI IMPROVED.

So nw4 nj sw4 sec. 10, twp. l6a>
re-. 50. Price $500, half cash.
E4 SEX sec. 6 and Cd net SEQ. I,
twp. 1862, re-. SO. Price $500, half
cash.
So sw4 and lots 3 and 4, sec. %,
twp. l64, re-. Gl. Price $500 half
cash.
Enquire at this Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-30
I.an.,tsun Schuni Srpprt.

The following monthly report OF the
Langdon City schrols should prove
quite an item Of interest To many of
our readers. Report al LangSon
City schools for month ending Noyem-
Der "A, 1898
ADVANCED DEF, HTMENT.
Aggregate attendance. 500
Average daily Attendance. so Is
Aggregate absence. .-...~.... .IS.5
Aggregate non-melnhess!4ip ....- .172.5
Average membership. -...... 1855
Per cent OF attendance --............SS
No. OF visits from parents. etc .......6
PNl1r-sRN D,InAl;T@ENr.
Aggregate days Of te;.:Aing. 49,. 1850
Aggregate attendance. .1oS.5
Average daily attent;Hts1-a. 35-42
Aggregate absence ....--.......-.l 1910
Aggregate nan-meml3Hraaip. ..... l57
Average membership. 80. .+5.l5
Per cent OF attendance .......--.....7
I'uOS. SHERIDAN, p;';i>cipal.
ANNE r. POWER. Assistant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
church items.

Rev. William Smith, of Brooklyn.
N. Y, preached in Zion Episcopal
church Sunday morning.
Quarterly meeting for Charles
Town station, NJ. E. Church South,
will be held next Sunday in the
courthouse. Preaching by the Pre-
siding Elder at night in the Preshy-
terrain church.
Rev. D. L. Anderson, a Southern
Methodist missionary to China at
home on leave, preached in the
courthouse Sunday morning and
spoke at the Children's Day services
at Bethany browns Crossing) in
the evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
BeachIey-KabIe.

Mr.. Elmer q. BeachIey, a promf-
nent contractor and builder of this
place. and proprietor of one Of our
large planning mills, was married at
p O'Clock Wednesday afternoon to
Miss Laura Mai Kable, daughter of
Mr.. Charles II. KabIe, a Well-known
citizen of Kabletown, in this county.
The ceremony was performed in the
Kabletown church by Rev. Mr.. YER
by, German Baptist minister of
Washington county, Md. A large
gathering of friends assembled TO
witness the marriage. After the GER
emony reception was given by the
-hride's parents at their residence,
where numerous friends were in
vited. The newly married couple
left over the Baltimore and Ohio for
Washington and Baltimore. Upon
their return they will reside in
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town. Jefferson
county, w. Va, June II. 1898:
Mr.. o. P. Allen, VIM. R. Barrett Edward
". Chandler. Miss Google Coles. Mr.. Herbert
Deveport. Mr.. w. g. Kneeland. Miss Fannie
Morgan. Mrs Ellen Parker, Mary Patch, Miss
annie Painter. Mrs. Beble Roberts. Miss
Stella N. Stall, Miss Adcline Thornton, Hon.
Joseph E. Washington and Mr.. Bates Yates.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
ing for them viii please say that they
are advertised
S. II. HIGINBoTnAI, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
ESTHER SPEL3fAN.

Correct styles in Spring Hats at
Kahn's.
New Designs. Fashionably made
Spring Suits Mt Kahn's.
Large assortments of the New York
Derbys and AIpines at Kaln's.
See our great stock of Boys Spring
Suits The Largest and most com
plete line we have ever had New
designs, Fashionably made Faultness
in KAHN's.
Does your boy need a new suit?
We make a special feature of Boys
and Children's Outfits, Every style
of Garment that is new and nobby is
including many exclu-
sive novelties, and at prices that are
within the reach of all VS., KAHN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
DR.. Tom11nson7s
DENTAL OFFICE.
CORNER or CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREE IS
CHARLESTOWN.

Specimens of the penmanship of
number of boys of the Charles
Town Academy were submitted to
judges to pass upon their goodness.
John Richardson's writing was pro-
nounced the best, and special
mention was made of George S.
Kennedy's. AT the commencement
exercises I Intentionally omitted
mention of George Kennedy.
r. X. MEADE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

/. We keep the largest stock of Win
dow Shades in our New Carpet
Rooms at S. d. Hirschman & Co. s
New Building.
When you come to S. d. Hirsch-
man & Co. new clothing store, you
can't help but getting suited. Come
and pay us visit.
Our ChiId's all wool suits, with an
extra pair pants ut IS only, is the
greatest bargain you ever bought
before. Come to S. d. Hirschman
& Co.'S New Clothing Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

Miss Mamie W. Clay, neice of
Mrs. II. d. Davenport, who was a
student at the Stephenson Seminary
last year, died at the home of her par
ents in Kentucky, last Wednesday.
Miss Clay was a bright and attractive
young lady, and made many friends
here. The news of her early demise
will be received in this omu.uuity
with profound sorrow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

DIR. Burrows Nelson, killed in the
recent Ford's theatre accident in
Washington City, was cousin of
DR.. VIM. NeiII, of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

The undersigned entreats the au-
thorities of Charles Town to use their
influence to prevent colored women
from congregating on the corners of
the streets,as the consequence of this
is disgrace to themselves and their
friends. For the past three years, in
place of the women becoming more
dignifed, they are disgracing their
race by noise and brawls. OF course
this does not include all, for there
are many exceptions, and to such it
is a source of much modification.
None can blame me for thus express
sing myself, for am anxious to have
my race win the respect and esteem
of all residents of the town.
ESTHER SPELMAS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

We are pleased to announce def
aiteIy that Maj. Jed HotcLkiss will
be hear on the evening of Friday,
June 23d, to give one of his "Chalk
Talks on StonewaIl Jackson's VAL
ley Campaign" The hall ought to
be crowded. 1t is rare opportuni-
ty. There is no man of to-day more
capable of giving an edifying state
ment of the operations of tie great
soldier.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20

"Uncle" Billy Hill, the Oldest of
the colored men of of this locality.
died on Friday last-aged 81 years,
He was, before the war, well-known
and highly-appreciated servant of
the Washington families of this coun-
ty. His funeral was preached on
Saturday by Rev. Mr.. wainwright. of
one of the the colored Baptist
Churches of this town. We are sure
the Charles Town colony in New
York City will hear with regret of
the demise of this clever old colored
man. Uncle Billy never forgot the
lessons in courtesy learned in the
days of his servitude and was re-
spected by all-old and young, rich
and poor.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-06-20
w. n. Rodefer,
CARPENTER 40 BUILDER.

HNHE undersigned offers bis services to the
tended experience he feels competent TO give
full satisfaction to all who may intrust him
with their work. and respectfully solicits a
share of the trade.
Mar HQ3-3m " H-RODEFRR