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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

Ionia Connt, Democrats VIII Present
His Name

IoSIA. Mich. Feb. - The democrat
county convention Was called 70 order
by Chairman Roof ~ the county CON
miftee az the opera house NJ Il o'clock
today Mr.. Roof named r &. Miller as
temporary chairman. The following
delegates were named for the state con
sention. 10 he held ia Detfoit. Feb
ruary -:
Western District State r. J. Leon
ard. Dsisco. Anon Otis. Boston: Henry
Frace. Boston; Martin Cox. Odessa.
Hiram y Lee. Easfon: Anson Austin.
Orleans. Orspn r. Smell. Eaxtoa-
Judicial Thomas Harfweil, Berlin,
Wallace Iinewell. Campbell: Hiram
olmstead. Boston; John bulls, Orleans.
John Robinson. heene: L. l.. Holmes.
Otisco; Edward Payne. Boston.
Eastern District State William A.
Weber. lonia: A. r. Tower. city, X ".
Allen. Portland: !. ". Co~man. North
Plains. Robert Baerd. city; A A. Gar
lock. Darby. ". ! Moore, Ionia-
ExChief Justice 4. n. Morse vas
present and created the frrt enthusiasm
IN the convention. Mr. Morse spoke for
ten minutes. after which the CONVENTION
adjourned 4 resolution was adopted
instrucfinc the delegates 20 urge the
candidacy - Judge Vernon H. Smith a
this city Tor supreme Judge.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

That Il the Rumored Obiecf OF Prin-
ce~s kauIini'- Visit.

WAsHrxoroS. Feb. - Messrs. Thur
sfo1. Castle and Carter membcrs - the
special Hawaiian commission. have De
termfned To- remain in Washington until
TIE senate disposes n the treaty n an
nexslion now pending before II. IN one
WAY of another IL has been their in
fenlion - saii from San Francisco Tor
Honolulu on March : next. but within
tie past few DAYS they have changed
their minds- The coming IA the United
States ~ the Princess kaulini IN cam
pa''v with Y II Davies. who has been
supervising her education IN England. IS
variously commented upon. In j. ~
ported that sir Davies. acting on behalf
- the princess. proposed - Minister
Lincoln inLontion to accept prosec;o
rate on the part Il the United States FOR
the princess. Queen I.liou kalini's
claims % the throne "a be ignored in
case tho proposition was accepted To
Or Mott Smith. the Hawaiian 1..irSeter
10 Washington. Il - said Nr Davi~s
made a similar pfofS<sfie7 although
s7fneN bat rsors extended This uas. Il
is sad that the United States should
establish he princess oa the thfops =
Hax8n nndef profeeforafe and u ~
eeucy fus = tern q threc wears. ~ The
exptsstsen - that peric<i reR arrange
r.eni - be made fr the government q
The islands satisfactory e. tie United
~i4tea Hr Dawes sifgTrstee that : q
lfle. The president q fbe prey iee,aal
NosefaA5ssnt e Hawaii should ie feseat
prsicr 10 srfsn ts-uienf that ~ suzsesfei
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
MOVED THE CAPITOL.
The Fool Action OF the Dunsmore
House i'm Kansas.

ToPEKA. kas., Feb. 23.-The Duns-
more house has removed" the state
capitol 10 Kanapolis in exactly two
minutes. The resolution was offered by
Mr.. Hair, thd constant member" from
kiowa, and in 10 seconds il had re-
ctIved the sanction OF the house. al
though some members who were op-
posed 70 it afterward protested. saying
the resolution was Sailroaded through
with indecent haste.
The resolution recites that the capital
is now located hear the eastern border:
that western counties have been dis
franchised by republican rule for the
purpose OF holding the capital at To
peka: that the conduct Of the citizens
OF Topeka recently has been in defiance
Of the wishes Of the people Of the state
and that the Kanapolis people have
offered 10 duplicate the present state
house without expense 10 the state; and
declares that as soon as practicable. law
full steps shall be taken TO remove the
capital To that city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

Charged with Appropriations $4,000
OF Crawford Count, uoas,.

GEA,IISo. Mich. Feb. "a great
sensation was caused in this village by
tie arreetoftx Couuts Treasure Charles
N. Jackson 90 a charge - un,axfuiiy
approiuiafing q bis oun use county
money. He Was falSen before IGetlce
NcEirpy and his cxsnii'aiica set for
March : The special ccnsHifiee - tho
hoard - supervisors. w;fo have been ~
work on the coGrts tfeastfrf books Tor
tho past six weeks. finished fheif work
saturday and placed the amount q Mr.
.fsckaans shortage ~ $4,000 Af Jack.
san ~ one - the T.inneefe - trasfonl
county. and has held many positions n
,rsist n THIS cnanty. he has been ooan.
- treasurer fpr the Tsei f,iir years and
has alWays been highly respected He
II eonfdent that he will BE- able % set
matters al Fieht in short time
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

William N. Dcrby's Daughters Sure to
Break His WILL

CHICAGO. Feb. % Suit was begun To-
day To break the will Of the late William
NJ. Derby, who was one of Chicagos $
oldest and best known citizens. Mr.
Derby died last December. leaving an
estate valued at s3.oOo.ooo. The suit is
brought by his daughters. Mrs. Gertrude
s Walker and Mrs. Francis ID. Cleyc.
who, under the terms of the viii, were
to receive but SS2oo each. the greater
part Of the remainder going 10 their
third cousin. William Derby. Jr. More
than 100000 worth Of property was
transferred 10 this son before Mr..
Derby's death. The daughters aliege
that their father was Of unsound mind
and that improper influence was exerted
by the favored son.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
GRAND RAPIDS MICH. FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUATY "a 1888

I" te4ssoid Nas found O. te very sack and
~ss taken q helletee hospital ss .
frisoner. Ii - ssia tilsf hls chances Il
feeesers are doubtful.
The specific charges against bnudssil
are that on February * fss. he exin
died the Third >sfional bank n cinsin
natl out ~ 81 80. The f3rrf A4fional
bank 81 Cineinnst out q fltes ana the
German National hank n Cincinnati
out II sI.6>f, MAY ia. lssz. be aefra1d
ed the Third National bank q Detfoat
ouf ~ 81 - and the City S4sinsS bank
of Detroit oat ~ tifss
Brodxeil disappeared Immediately a.
Ter these latest operations. The Detroit
aud Cincinnati banks offered reward
oi t,eo for bic capture II he lives he
viii be taken wet For trial.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
BEckwrTH Is SENATOR.
The Governor Of Wyoming Appoints
Him so Fun Vacancy.

DExyEa. Col. Feb. "a special to
the Republican from Chesenne saws:
A.c. Beck~ith ldemocrst). a citizen Of
Evanston and the wealfhiesf man In
Wyoming will be United States sena
tor for the next two years. His selection
to that Office Was announced by Cover
nor Osborne this evening. Ii became
necessary to appoint On account of the
legislature adlourning without eiecting.
The leading candidates were A. l..
New and John Charles Thomson.
They and their supporters made such
sharp fighting that the governor thought
To make the least trouble by overlooking
both of them. Beckwi,h and New are
famous friends, the former having been
behind New all through the senatorial
contest. General Thompson's friends
are in rage. lie was within one vote
81 an election of the joint ballot The
ncw senator is a genuine wesferner. He
has always been democrat and was "A
member of the national world 5 fair com
mittee for Wyoming He came 10 this
place thirty years ago. working his
p;issage across the plains with bull
team. building the firsthous and opening
a grocery store. The extension az the rail
ways brought him wealth and he settled
in Evanston. thrifty town near the
Utah line. In that section ne is big
man. He owns the local bank, herds OF
cattle and tracts OF range, coal mines
and coal aud timber lands His hobby
is horses. and he breeds trofters in the
finest form in the mountains. Mr..
Beckwith was born in New York sixty
wears 400 buf moved IN Mfccnr,rf with a
party of trappers at 10. lie is self
made man, education and all. and is a
man OF considerable cultivation He is
gray, but tall and straight and vigorous.
Personally he is very pleasant gentle
man but with directness that some
times embarrasses those approaching
him. Senator Beckwith will go to Wash
ington at once.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
MAY BOND The CITY
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE
~ the House Conznisses a.. Ioons
Iaz~ssna---The Aps-oinssn<sss -
nAach~ss coznuso.1ed

L.ssfse, Feb. s2-Ths Joint rs.oiu.
ton a senator Barnard. relative 10 an
amendment q The constitution. ~ that
Grand Rapids can hon6 it~rlf for the
Improvement a Grand river. sas RECON-
mended for passage by the house e,an
miit-e on iocai fsxatlon lhis afternacn.
bat ~as referred q The cornmitfoe on
Judiciary. that the form a the ballot
might he properly amended.
That the cierks night work on the
mammoth house. calendar. the srs~ion a
the house was short thu afternoon
Representative Chamberlain ef the
committee on the Blaine memorial exrr
ciscs reported that ine exercises would
he held ia Representatives RAIL upon the
evening ~ March l. There Vii he ad
dresses ~ cosernor kich. Justice ~
the supreme court and fouf luen.i,~rS
ffom each house. with vocal and inslru,
menfal music.
Speaker Taieum gathered together
The chairfnen - The different l..rn,s.if.
lerr after the session that eomr = hanac
Tor doing the work q the sess,on in
most thorough and expeditions fasa,,.r
might DC formulated.
" hen the house adiournci =, is.s
this morning. after an evening q hil.r.
itx. the bills lntnsfnced Numbered 453
and there were dirty ssx ,cint -..zol,,.
tions AZ II O'Clock The ele.rfsir lishts
went out bat this did not hofslfs ,el,x
John Jones II lshrcning. Who was n
the chair An imaginary hiil Tor th4
appropriation Il sls1Nso for normal
school at ishpeming ras under eonsid
efaflon. John Jones would rule ever,
man out ~ order who attempted a. tail
OF vote against the liii Re declares
the bili passed and said that " wonld h.
given immediate effect a. b. could us,
the normal scbo1i Ia his busiocss Mr.
Jones n the fAiherof seventeen children
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
GHouLs IN A GRAVEYARD.
Prominent Citizens of Des Noine~
Cauehs stealing Csrcas-e~.

Drs MoiSrs. la. Feb 23. Five men.
among whom were Dr. John Oyerier and
John ". Schaeifer ~ the United States
signal service here. were arrested this
morning for body snatching. They were
taken in the act of carrying corpse
from the graveyard The police
officers az the points 81 fevolsers
made the tiye men get into
one hack with corpse and all were
then taken tn police headquarters. a
squad of police walking behind toe hack
Nth cockej rcyolvers
Dr. Oveston. Shafer and Sloan gave
bonds today and The others we're re
leased. The body was identified "a
William Case. i county charge. y be-
elle.i last vecs Tie college authorities
.4euy that thes have escr taken ans fuf
.,auper bodies The ailais has causrd a
great sensation. as oseffor stands high
IN raelical ansl sscial circles.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

and ~hen the speaker snfouncea that H
had be~n agreed e. nr arsee aud fe.
sasn-d biz hearty thanks 10 Mr.. Hit Tor
flls suecessf,li effort.
The sundrs evil appropriation hiil
with s<nAle amendment xas LAID before
tha house and referred % the committee
an appropriations. Dir. Bland. demo
..rat. Missouri gave a significant sBg
.,estion that the committee on appnO-
pfiafions should report II back zr as
s,ariy day a. possible. a. no intended
"a have the senate amendments fully
ard fairly discussed ia COMMITTEES u
the Whole
Mr.. Cultivate called ap the confer
srce report On the army appropriation
bsIi While he Vas explaining the
measure the Hon Hilary A. hertert en
tered the hall and nod~stly leaned over
The screen IA the rear q the chamber
The house. spontaneously hreke into ap-
pianse and cheers. which lasted several
Moments and which evidently came
from the heart. Mr. Herbert MAS deeply
moved hs the cordial reception given
Aim. and his voice aulsered as he SAID:
This reception from men With whom
have associated and whom have known
81 hong touches my heart IA a manner
that have no words 70 express. | can
esaly say that I thank YOU from the bot
ten of ny heart This short speech
was greeted with hong and loud APP
pause. and then Mr. Herbert held a
lsree in the rear II the hall
Mr Holman II Indiana moved to re
duce the nunsier of Indian agents from
fifts eight % twenty six. This amend
uient Was strenuOusly opposed By tho
members Il the northwestern states.
Who predicted that such an action would
result ia An Indian outbreak. Mr. Pick
lsr srepublieanl was especially earnest
IA bis opposition 20 the amendment. Mr..
s.tockslale democrat u Missouri IA
s0sed Mr.. HoIman's amendment and de-
ro1nceI the idea that congress- could
rot do what was right without being
threatened by tie Indian agents with an
lnlizn war Mr. Simpson treopies
party II Kansas jocularly suggested that
the country was safe. in ss much as the
militia of the state Of Kansas Was being
put Oh a war footing. Mr. Holman's mo
rion was rejected. \ point of order was
made against The proposition IN the bill
appropriafing s-I5,.fsr for the payment
IL arrears q interest 10 the Chlckasaw
band of Indians Pending discussion
the committee rose and the house IL D
o'elock adjourned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
BOARDING GOLD.
Denver Bankers Said To BE Waiting
for Premium.

DENVER. COL. Feb. 33.-Denver bank
ers and millionaircs are hoarding god is
the startling information which comes
from the east. Ii is also stated tha; this
vas brought about by the recent agita-
ton as TO the issuing Of sJ0.00o0oo in
bonds to prevent disturbance Of the
sioo.oc0oc0 gold reserve. Mr.. Foster.
secretary II the treasury. the other day
made hasty visit to New York. where
be held a conference with the leading
bankers and financiers. Mr.. Foster is
reported 10 have told this conference
that he had learned upon the best of
authority that gold was being boarded
~ and was becoming an individual de
rosif of miIlionalres IN Denver. Omaha.
I.eadville. Salt Lake. Pueblo. Helena.
Carson City. San Francisco. Butte City
and other points II the west. Bankers
here deny that larger reserve than
usual is carried An estimate places the
amount az s2.osn.Orl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

ATfAxrA. ia. Feb. - Bank Exam
iner Williams is here and Will assume
charge Of the Gate City National bank
today. The bank viii not open its
doors The latest Developments put the
amount II Cashier Redwine.s aefalca.
ton al ssoos. 4 man arrested At New
Orleans suspected of being Redwine
proves 10 he somebody else A Young
man who committed suicide at Admission
yesterday and was at first believed 10 be
Reiwine has also oeen identified as
somebody else.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

TIE sersfe ir session this evening
raesr4 = ft,e e1ntion cs}mmerdine Pf~es
,ienf nzrriefo fr fis srtrirtmept -
H. Hoo rerfrn Heneheft ~ circuit
is,ies. listened 81 re reading ~ feu
petitions ard then sdipurrs-d Senator
bofan pre<sntasi 1rctes* ~ Hsssr
sfslart. Pfesi5snf = X fisher - The
h.ard a elprefisn. srd efters ~ Grand
Eafir< ngninsf ths tii providing fr th<
city = 6Fsnd kz}S3s a. ASSUME r<,r
fisn a TIE bonded Indebtedness -
sfswi district Ne 2. N,t.tnibe tosn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
Arnse His Comm.

CLARKsyILIF. Tenn. Feb. 33.-Peter
johnson. an aged colored man. died e
few DAYS ago az Elkton. One ~ tha
women who WIS watching the corpse
procured towel and some cold water
and began 10 bafhe the brow ~ tho
supposed dead man. She was startled
10 see signs of returning life. and all the
colored people were thrown into a state
of terror 10y the negro raising his head
from his coffin and exclalming What
in debbil is you doin. honey" The
aged darky Was taken from the cofiln
and is rapidly regaining health.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

81. Paul's Oldest Grocery Firm Pushed
to the Wall.

ST. PArL. Mimi, Feb. 23.-Beaupre.
Keogh 4 Davis. the oldest wholesale gro
Gerry house in the northwest. having
been established in ls6,. failed today.
Theo. Beaupre OF st. Paul being sp-
pointed assignee today. The liabilities
are 500 600. and the assets viii foot up
but little over 100000. One of the
members Of the firm said the indebt-
edness was TO New York and Chicago
grocery firms and st. Paul and Chicago
banks. but said he did not know m what
proportions. In financial circles It is
said that not more than $1,000 was
owed TO any one firm. and Thar no other
embarrassments would be occasioned by
the failure
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

mission asked the United States dele
gates 70 sgsee IA its estimation of the
Sable Il silver and adopt the policy that
brought about this wretehed oonaiticn
Tha Proposition nos before congress 20
Issue more bonds he said is deceptive
tri,k. Ii means simply that the banks
wait 10 control the circulating medium
a the country, benerai Field ~ Nir-
ginia. rhe candidate Tor vice president
on the peoples party ticket. suhse-
qu..ntly spoke. severely critieising the
prssident elect for trying to defeat the
election Of candidates before the various
state legislatures who represented the
wiishes u the people on the silver ques-
ton
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

MnRtScI. Mich. F'eh. . Freight
train Ne ss. on the Wabash. was thrown
from the track last aight by broken
rail. one mile east of North Norenci.
Eighteen ears we're deraiiei ard all
ilafiie VAS stopped until cicck iedas,
The xfefk J. bad o0e. tho cars being
noafiy Total loss Cars - ham csnned
meats and grain are thro~n along the
track for roli- Ne one a. injured.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

II - Taken 10 Washington ny sh~
Committee

WASHINGTON. Feb - Forfy cisirc-s
- Detroit Mich arrived IN Washington
to-day m tuo speciai cars ~ fhs pnf.
pose n presenting = Magnificent sifrcr
punch bowl - fise ueS rriiisssr r-nef IN
honor - their city. which has iusi ben
completed 81 the Columbia irfn works
iu baltimore Mr. Palmer and Nst,r
pingrrc called cn Nefrrisfy lfary THE
fnorninr and requested him a. tsrie .
dee vtrn tho cDsufnifffe MAJ wait upon
him an5 make lorna ffes-r iaficn -
TIE fesiiusonisl sn1 y = probable The
srfrefnrr uiii eet ennit ast nexf week
fof the luf.efion TIE punch hfpi n a.
elaborate affair ard cs<s $3.50.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

Omsas. Neb.. Feb. "a Nearly year
ago a stranger died in this city. ANA
during has brief illness Df King ex
county physician, attended him- The
name under which this man Was known
by the doctor. the detective and Dr.
King refuse 10 divoler. buf IL Was that
a wealthy man. and one Nho bad HE
life INSURED tor about $1,000. The
physician signed the death certificate.
and il was accepted by the insurance
company and the money Was paid 10 the
mans heirs IN Chicago
A mar saw the heavily insured after
his alleged death and funeral in Omaha,
and notified the insurance company
which placed the matter IN the hands
u detectives. The body was exhuned.
and was found not to be that ~ the
man TO whom the insurance vas issued.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24
GONE To THE COURTS.
The Gum Case Viii Probably he
settled To-day.

TorrK.. Mas. Feb. - Arguments in
the Gunr hsbeas corpus ease we're con
Guided tonight. and the case hiss gone
90 the coaeis. Bofh sides expect q de
fislon tomorrow The populis;s are
working day aud nlchs rushing bills
through. and II the decision - the eour.
is adverse ~ them. they viii adionui
within an hour after u Is made. leaving
Governor Iewellin~ % shoulder TIE r.
aponsifility. There Is a general belief
thas the uslxerDof hes made az has mind
- recognize the republican house Il ;bs'
court deci.ies in Is fayof snat that ~
Nfll at once call an extfh - fesinfi.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

We Swsnsfless leading Bank. In De.
tesss as.a tsasfnnask

Nfe aos3 Fei ~ ieere. ..t ~
faash,t h<< <ffessAs. @srf.tar f' ftrsi
psil 81 ~ safie ssnxsse seafettftlfsf
an8 e. sa4k e. s3.tt flffkis 5
aeast lsaft te1ssnr s.s&A&t ~ ff
s. tsr ssi Itsff.st kse fe
- isnz fsnks a a<eta flsa x<l~ feax<
snfe ~ - rlesh,sis sf$.s s.s.e,se hs1
f~eH lffsi.s e3fsi9 81 ffa ssx ~ RW
fHeHtf feiFa street. Na rs *etkastf
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

T-sa< rinds Novelty IN a Legal
Execution

BxszoRsA. Tcs. Feb. q TIE frst
legal execpfien in Bfarotia ccnnis fgf
many wears secured ~ fN s'elet,s
this inerning. ahsn Frank Boilaed rad
shs penalty : his rsme ~ the 1aiiep
The e<eeatiou was pa afe and ees vi
messed ~ csiy rialf fetrit persons.
Thr si.s.nsf hlan asff hss fste fsa eee'
Aaf tSpsese ~ eatf3iean Si1 4
r. 81 kaex lnea4 ii.e cxfc,sfseo.
aad sil So atat bserf< = death eke-'
easo<4tiy Tho cfiminai ffinn rrero0nfs
.ists iiffs ie5t.u.es afisf the drat fril
IL aIei fff1s eslAiIn
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

BrfrAbo. y. ". Feb 2}--1lhe Rue
SANS and fsics of this city are sgifase3
ove- Tho famofsd treaty With Russia
= Nhefei.3 ai nlhliists cspfure1 IN this
conaifY ar - be delivered - Tie g5sf.
There sre few reel ritiiists 10 Buffalo
anj fhes arr frantic ever TIE possibility
- such treaty tfing mssie.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

MT. CLrsE>s. Mich. Feb - Walter
Hoeninghsuscn Of Detroit came here q
few weeks ago and started IN partner
ship with William Moore IN what il
known a. the Mt Clemens Grocery com
pany. The firm did DOL prosper and the
business Was 10 b. sold out today at a
sheriffs sale. bat al s o'clock this morn
ing a FIRE broke out in the closed store
and DESTROYED a good share os the stock
lreofed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-24

JsrtksS. Eeh Fets - 1hefe are
osss tf,y ifse ealsirss ~ ihs ssietsn s1n
lsss - Ark Warstn I5sfis las ~
fsztt sfnf1el 5 ~ nsslre shop. rhich
xseas- skoat t1a utafh ssreIst hns
f3s started 4 stste broom fsftcrs t,,sf
sssre 80 set ovs-<hsf > hundred c.n
sseft ha taFf n8lksng - a..