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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-12-21
MISSION.

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rske settas IN the H.s.hii-Ana~st Of .
n~Pahiss Ht- Mad Nsa~ ~ tor IN.
a"td~~t snd Ws-t DIFFERENTIATED Astt.a-
rhs k@ysis-ts mu.s 30 ~s.wv~a Dat
Plain rstk la . Conversation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1893-12-21

Fail 81 grace and hie=sest shsv. al
The hAkr whosr birthday On Christmas doth
tai
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
tt IL Ia tho shape Of an Almost iseffe
Latin Cross.

tt IL IN tho shape OF an Almost Perfect
Latin Cross.
Black laarls used 10 be held as o.
small valne, comparatively speaking.
They were first made fashionable by
the Empress Eugenie, wife Of Napoleon
I'LL, WHO possessed famous necklace
of them which fetched twenty thou
sand dollars at auction after the over
throw of the imperial dynasty. This
I'D not include the single great pearl
forming the snap, which was purchased
by the marquis of Bath for five thou
sand dollars Mexico, Tahiti aud
Fiji supply the market OF the world
with black pearls The most extra
ordinary pearl in the world is known
as the Southern Cross IL is prob
ably the most remarkable thing Of its
kind that nature has ever produced
SO far as is known IL occupies an abso-
lutely unique position in the history
of pearls. IL consists of group OF
nine pearls naturally grown together
In so regular a manner as to form on
almost perfect ,uatih cross seteh OF
them compose the shaft, which meas
ures an inch and n half In length,
while the two arms OF the cross are
formed by one pearl on each side. All
the pearls are OF fine luster.
This astonishing freak was dlsco9-
cred by man named Clark, while
pearl fishing in Western Australia. lie
it as a miracle, and, enter
tanning a superstitious dread of IL, he
buried it. In 1874 it was dug up again
and since then IL has changed hands
many times. Its value is set at ffty
thousand dollars. How IL came about
that these pearls were grouped To-
gether in such n manner no one has rs
yet been able TO explain satisfactorily.
II has been suggested that a fragment
Of serrated seaweed may have got into
the she'll Of the oyster and that the
succession Of teeth along the margin
Of the front may have caused the depo-
sition of nacre at regular intervals so
as 10 form q string Of pearls in a
straight lire. The cross was found IN
the shell of the mollusls, just as it was
taken from its native element, without
any possibility Of its having been sub
jected TO human manipulations.-N. Y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The meny, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products -
the needs Of physical being, will atte't
the value TO health of the pure liqu'F
laxative principles embraced In tie
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presentiI /;
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect las-
alive; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction 10 millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
heys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and It j. perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute If offered.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

Should a man who witncGccs dog
fight attempt 20 separate the dogs? f.
g question that Is being argued ia tho
Boston supreme court. The plGM.ih
In the case saw two Gogs nghting in
the street Being something of a hui
manitarian he stepped m on behalf af
the Under dog, VINO rewarded him ly
transferring his grip FROM his dog an
tagonist TO his man rescucr The
plaintiff was severely bitten and
brought suit against che owner Oh the
dog. To the surprise OF the defendant
the plaintiff recovered a verdict Of
over $500. The defendant says that
the plaintiff was a trespasser from the
very instant he took hold of the dogs,
and cannot, under the correct rules of
law, recover damages.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
TALK ABOUT GOLDFISH.
Hmiant Color Obtained Aitogoth-
er by Artifico.
The chlness hatented tho bright riscato.
rial rets-How They Aro Raised In Ur-
Gle Sans Aquarln-- Free Disfri-
button OF Fish.

II Is not likely that yon have been
made nware of the fact that millions
Of goldfish are about to go forth from
this city TO every state IN the union,
and TO Utmost every county In each
state. The annual crop roisod bk the
fish commission e about ripe and
ready for dlstribution.
would you like 70 have a couple OF
gold1sh2 You cnn have them with
ont paying for them. Your wife,
daughter or sweetheart would I'M
doubtedly be pleased 20 have md keep
them In little aquarium which you
can purchase for O very few pieces Of
silver An you viii have TO do will be
TO send n request 10 Hon. Marshall
Mcdonald, hsh compissionv1, and you
will be supplied About the LIST Of
Deccr.ber special cars win be dis
patched north, south and west. with
cnrgoes in cans, 60 railway eenters all
over the United States, whence the
fish nre scattered by express among
the persons for whom they are intend,
ed, in small lots. In this way the
ponds and aquaria in all parts OF tho
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

country are being rapidly stocked
with these ornamental carp. Associn-
tions of persons interested largely in
the stocking of waters are often given
thousands at time. But requests for
such great numbers must have the In
dorsemcnt OF n senator or representa-
tive In congress, because the fish COM
mission must have reliable assurance
that the recipients are not engaged In
speculation at the expense of the gov
ernmcnt. The written Endorsement OF
n representative is regarded rs salts
factory in all cases But IL you only
want couple of these little beauties
you can have them upon your own re-
quest,
The young goldfish Matched last
spring are now about a finger length,
and therefore Just about the right
size for aquaria. For that reason this
season of the year Is chosen for their
distribution. In the carp ponds near
the Washington monument, where the
goldfish arc propagated, Il Is no un-
common sight Just now TO see whole
schools of oil sizes swimming about
like natatory rainbows, some OF then.
whopping big fellows foot or more in
length and weighing several pounds.
The stock Ia drawn upon by requisi-
tion whencrcr the commission wants
any of the beauties 20 give away
These carp live in comparative peace
ind harmony, partly because they are
always well fed. The little ones are
safc where the big fellows roam. and
they constitute the biggest happy
family on earth. In the fountains
which adorn our many public parks
we have thousands of these frislSy
little goldfish swimming about 10 be
admired and coveted by tho children.
But only in the carp ponds can we see
the big FISH. As they disport them
selves there in the sunlight they iool,
like animated pieces of gold or silver
quartz.
In distributing them TO the people .
he average number given away is
tx. and never more than eight by .
private request Therefore, you should .
ret couple Of neighbors to Join you
when you write for them.
from one OF the employees OF the
commission learned some new things
'ecenty about the history OF the
-oldfish and other carr. While talk
ng about the vnrious and multifarious
lutics of the commission, my friend
me to see the carnivorous
ishes Of all sorts in the aquaria taking
heir regular noontidc meal. Into each
ank lot OF little minnows are
ncrcilessly thrown, quickly TO meet
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
a REMAAKAnLE srEclMfN.

their fate In the devouring maws of
the spotted front, bass, porgies and
other ogres of the water. A few ouicl,
dashes hither and thither and all Is
over. The big fellows are no longer
hungry and the little minnows are
gone The latter are usually obtained
from the carp ponds, but II the supply
from that source is not plentiful an
expedition Is made with nets along
the little streams tributary 10 the
Potomac and enough minnows are
gathered TO furnish provision for some
time.
II suppose that you think these gold
fishes are Of American ancestry" said
the keeper, ''but they are not More
over, when God created the heavens
the earth, the sea and all that in them
Is, lie did not create goldfish. They
were invented in China or Japan. In
those countries the business Of breed
ing them has been carried on for no
one knows how many hundreds Of
years You win be surprised 10 learn.
perhaps, that their brilliant colors are
obtained altogether by artifce. Nature
unassisted never produced a gold fish
that Is TO say, the paint was lacking.
The creature at the beginning Is of a
somber, yellowish bronze hue. Take
q pair, breed from them, and once in
nwhile viii occm freak that viii ex-
hlbit more or less color Mate two
such freaks and yeu obtain progeny
with more decided tints. Out Of this
last generation take pair that show
the most color proceeding continuous
" IN this way, and eventually, With
sufficient care and phtlonce, you win
rtnauvd D ga|den iIsh.
|tti rlalcmsnf Nah Nllnl neaelapsr
.nfs aa|| '.fol uHet y foaf rnffc
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

Syrup"

am farmer at Edom, Texas. ]
have used German Syrup for six
years successfully for Sore Throat.
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Pains in
Chest and Lungs and Spitting.up OF
Blood. l have tried many kinds OF
Cough Syrups in my time. but let
me say TO anyone wanting such
medicinA-German Syrupis the best,
We are subject to so many sudden
changes from cold to hot, damn
weather here, but in families where
German Syrup is used there is little
trouble from colds. John I. Jones. .
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
N, ,Ya. rlth the nIInori,,.

heard a rather good story on Gen.
Sherman the other day. 1t occurred
away back in 1916 while he was on the
Pacific coast with tho title Of captain
For some reason or other his men took
a violent dislike to him, and after
standing IL as lonR as they thought
they could they prepared a petition re-
questiug him 10 resign. The paper
contained the signatures Of all but five
OF his company and was handed 20 him
by a committee Of three. When IL was
presented Capt sherman glanced over
Il and said.
Has every man signed this?"
"All but Eve" replied the spozes-
man.
"All but hve?"
''Yes, sir"
'Then win you kindly convey my
thanks 10 those five and say that
have decided to remain with them. -
Pittsburgh Dispaoch.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
man
No Neea Or help.

Mr., Portlie-Patricis, ] v.sh you
would have this demijohn tNed with
the best whisky that Odd, stun 3 Co.
have in stock. The carriage is ont, but
when IL returns | will send II % meet
You half way, as presume The demi-
john win be heavy.
New Man-It viii be loight enough
before OF get that far wild II. sor.--N.
Y. Weekly.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16


CALrroRNfA possesses delightful winter
climate Aim at every day Is balmy and full
Of sunshine To live in such afr few months
may save you n big doctors bill II dosen't cost
much to try. The SANTA FE ROUTE will carry
you TO Los Angeles, san Diego, or San Fran.
cisco any day, on fast vestibuled express train,
in Pullman or tourist sleeper without change
OF cars The journey Is through New Mexico
and Arizona, where heavy snow.falls rarely
come II Is Short quick and comfortable
straight across, not roundabout Once week
personally.eonducted excursions are run to
Pacific Coast IN tourist sleepers Competent
porters and agents IN charge. SecondclasA
tickets honored, and good care taken OF ladies'
and children without escort Very cheap rates,
for one way or round trip, now In effect Write
10 GEORoE W. HAGENBUCH, z. & T. A.. Santa
Fc Route N p. Cor ijth and Main Streets or
i0jl Union Avenue Kansas City, Mo for copy
oi Califoriiia excursion leasot and . hlndscmelY
illustrated book, entitled ITO California and
Back" ana
Santa Fo Routa.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

Her Father-H Have you considered
young man, that you are comparatively
poor, while my daug lter f. very rielg
The Young Man Yes, sir. iint. be.
lieye me, sir, would not flr an i.sta,ii
allow th0t soroid consideration 10
stand in the way of our happinessl-
Chicago Record.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
A AIoney-MakIng seheL

Farmer--I make most Of my money
out OF hens now.
Visitor-Bnt your hens all aPpsar to
be running wild in the woods.
Fanner-That's just Il; and hunters
come along and shoot them, and make
them pay big prices for the hens, and
hush money 50 that III not tell the
joke 10 their friends ilnfpers Hazar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
nrnce I'm Ynnr srntnm

With the agreeable tonic, Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. We will foreshadow the results
for you. They are a gam In vigor, flesh and
appetite; ability to digest thoroughly and
sleep soucdly; quietude of the nerves; a
disappearance Of bilious symptoms; regu-
larity OF the bowels. Malaria, rheumatism
and kidney trouble are removed by this
grand restorative OF health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

SHE-''It is q rank injustice 70 say that a
woman Is inferior 10 a man in reasoning
power.n He-"Whyp She - Because .
Detroit Tribune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

The man who declares that he will forgive
but can never forget hus never tried 10 mail
bis Wife's lettera.-Elmirn uazette.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

A SORE Throat or Cough, II suffered 70
progress, often results in an incurahle
throat or lung trouble. "BrOVn's Bfunchidi
Troehes" give instant relief. Price 25 cta
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
santa no Route.

THE life Of the Georgia editor is sad one.
We run out Of wood and had TO cook our
Hittles IN the sun, aud it's been rainin'
steady for thre5 weeks --Bnlville Banner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

"IpLExEss," said Uncle Eben, ''maises or
man talkative, Seems laik it's onpossible
fur or man tb 10 fiufih att say nufi1
simultaneously. - Washington Star
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

She-Papa says Il Is tno dut, II the
rich 10 economlze In theae bard times,
II only 70 ret tho poor good eAample.
lle-noes he I'rrcilos Tilsl he
nfcuahrsi
tnV ftf be hHs li|tolefntd l,fll nv
hsi'1A latpl lacIu Pnf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

BETWEEN THE ACTS. .-"Well, what do you
think Of itip "Oh, it's about as broad rs It
is long. .n-Life's Calendar.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

"EvERrTHiSG comes 20 him who waits,n
says tho philosopher. The umbrella bor-
rowed BY a friend should be excepted
Boston Eourier
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

BEEcnAM's PILLS are wonderful medicine
for any bilious or nervous disorder, such as
sick headache, etc. Price, 25 cents box.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

TINS SAor--"Iu choosing n wife, young
mau, you must not look for beauty alouo
Tue Youth--"Uf course not. IL Ia tho other
kind OF a girl that one may expect TO find
alone. e."-Indanhpolia journal
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

J. g. SIMPSON, Marques, W. Va, says;
"Halls Catnrrh Cure cured me OF very
bad case Of catarrh." Druggists sell II, zoe
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

WHERE wit hath any mixture Of ralllery IL
Is but calling II banter, aud the work is
dOno.-SWifL
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

ACroRs, Vocalsts. Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Ilorshouud aud Tar
Pixies Tootharhe Drops Cure 10 one minuta
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

often need the strengthening support OF q
general tonic and neryine
Are you Yveak, nervous, or ailing Then
DIR. Pierce's haynrite Prescription brings
you special help For delicate women, for
all the arrangements, disorders, and dis
eases Of tho sex, il le.senes pain and re-
leves sleeplessness, baclgache and bearing
down sensations. The success Of " Favorits
Prescription in curing all the functional
arrangements, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses Of women, warrant its makers
In guaranteeing it. Your money Is re-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16
WnMEN tN SOCIETY

+, THERE are always some rare bargains al
tho meat market.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

u
turned IL no benefit is
received
Miss LtnnfE ". HESD-
rRsOT, Of Springfield, \.
DhftGtu., WRITES " | cnn-
not say eiipuVh FOR your
DR.. picrtes Fayoritq
Prescription. For ycars
I sudercfi from irrcgu-
lnrity aud uterine De-
bility, but now | feel as
well as | ever did ia
my life. Thanks 20 you
for your Favoritc Pre-
scriptiOn.
pas.ns- sss. = ClgRE.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1893-11-16

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days O
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is a friend indeed,
and not less than one million peo-
pie have just such a friend in DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs, and colds.-If you have
never used this great cough medi-
cine, one trial will convince you
that it has wonderful curative
powers in all diseases of throat,
chest and lungs. Each bottle guar
anteed to do all that is claimed or
money will be refunded. Trial bot
ties free at ]. 6. Polster's Drug store.
Large bottles SOC. and $1.00.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

BLEEDING Observation-Disclosures
dismay was caused in England dur
ing the recent hot weather by the
appearance of blood stains in bread,
and also in boiled potatoes, rice and
other farinaceous substances. In
superstiious times, this somewhat
rare phenomenon was regarded as
a miracle, but modern science has
shown that it is due to the growth
of a microscopic plant, which is
known to some-according to DIR. NJ.
c. Cooke-as 1nicrococcus prodigi-
Osus and to others as bacillus pro-
digiosus. The true explanation of
the terrifying blotches was first
pointed out by Paduan naturalist
in 1910. The same production was
seen near Ehrenberg in 1S4s. at
Rouen by DR.. Camill Montaigne in
the same year, and was first re-
corded in Britain in 1853. About
1886 an epidemic visitation on the
continent was attributed to this
source. Carmine-red patches, capa-
BILE of staining the fingers, appeared
on cooked meat during the night,
and various articles of food were af-
fected until, after about three
months, the epidemic suddenly
ceased on the advent of lower
temperature. Fresenius found the
individual organisms to be round
or oval cells not more than 1000 to
1-40O0 of a line in diameter. They
develope only in the dark, and when
kept continuously at temperature
of 100 degrees F. their color is grad
ually lost.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER LODGE, NO. Il, SELECT
and fourth Tuesdays in each month, at
hall corner of Main and Neosho streets.
]. NJ. COOPER, Com.
r. P. McGREGoR, Rec.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16
LODGE DIRECTORY.

RAXTER LODGE, NO. II, A. F. & A. NJ.
- meets first and third Mondays in each
month at hall on West Neosho street.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited.
E. b. CORSE, w. NJ.
J. T. RYoN, Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

DEGENERATED GERMs.-Cholera
bacilli from Paris and Hamburg
have been found to be practically
identical, but to differ somewhat
from a laboratory specimen origin
ally brought from India. This sug-
gests a possible attenuation of the
virus during it's residence in Eu-
rome.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RANIEN CHAfIEK kO1 AL AkCH
- Masons, Y. D., meets in Masonic Hall
first and third Tuesdays of each month at
1880 p. m. Visiting companies are cor
daily invited. IRA c. PERKINS, H. p.
A. l.. HARVEY. Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

The use of Halls Hair Remover
promotes the growth of the hair
and restores its natural color and
beauty. frees the scalp'of dandruff,
letter and all impurities. =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

IL second and fourth TUESDAYS In each
month at 2 o'clock D. m. at Cooper's hall,
corner of Military and River streets.
K. p. MCGREGOR, Protector.
MRS. ELLA PAUL, Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER POST, NO. 123, G. A. r., meets
IL second and fourth Saturdays in each
month at Cooper's hall, corner of Military
and River streets. w. G. BLACK, Com.
J. w. DUNBAR, Adjt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER LODGE, NO. Is, A. o. U. W..
~ meets in its hall. corner of Main and
NeoshO streets, every Friday evening.
S. Fl. CARROLL, NJ. W.
]. NJ. ENGLISH, Rec.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER CAMP, NO. S27, NJ. W. A., meets
- second and fourth Mondays in each
month at Cooper's hall, corner Of Military
and River streets. JAS. HARMON,
T. c. WEAVER, Clerk. VIC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER LODGE, NO. Ill, X. OF p,
- meets every Thursday evening at it's
Castle Hall in Cooper's hall, corner of Mil
itary and River streets. Visiting Knights
cordially invited. w. NJ. GILL, &C.
l.. L. DUNBAR, Il. of k. and 5.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-16

RAXTER LODGE, NO. 2s5, 1. o. o. F.,
- meets every Wednesday evening at
A. o. U. w. hall, corner Main and NeOsho
streets. A. L. HARPER, n. G.
JOHN REYER, Secretary.