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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22

---Jt -. "s 1900. - SouuvuI-
plate. II was quite critical state of
affairs.
The 0octof was gazing blankly into
the fire. He was the jolliest listener
IN the world, and young in spite of
his sixty years. But he was quite n
neophyte at storytelling, and he
looked simply ridiculous, half-lost as
he was in the capacious seat and dark
shadows OF the great club-chair. We
held our breath, and, for one, | am
sure ! trembled with apprehension.
The Doctor peered around from
either arm of his chair and glanced
carefully at the room
81 observe, said he with calmness
that restored our coniidence'to slight
extent, THAT you are all large men
save myself. Therefore | will make II
confession rather than tell a story.
would not dare To touch upon the
subject II there were another moderate
sized man present, for he might be
sufficiently larger than myself. Yes
il is II confession. For all know, |
once committed nn act that might
have put me behind prison bars for "A
good long period,
"Hou none of you know the extent
TO which "A small man suffers from his
physical inferiority. I'll wager that
Napoleon envied Murat's immense
size, in spite of the fact that the Int.
ter was merely one of the EMPEROR =
hnmblest tools. II is the same with
all nI n W.. oil l..
three or four times the brain power
that you big men have hem, don't
shoot, gentlemen-but there is no use
IN concealing, or at least in denving
the fact that we small men envy Won
large ones IN the possession of whnt
the Professor would call your kinetic
energy Your mass multiplied by the
square OF yonr velocity, As ! have
grown, ! will not say old but older, Tor
still consider myself standing on the
threshold of life, | have begun tn ap.
preciate the compensatious of nature.
and now can look at large man, as
hc lumbers mp the street, or hops into
chair like IN oy~rgrown bag of malt,
with feeling akin to pity But in
sfA'if w ihNllfl III INV illtMllIn
infancy lsay when | WAS about twenty
five years of ageJ my disparity in size
caused me the keenest modification.
This modification would result in IA III
ot anger when some well-meaninp
small man would refer to the story of
David aud Goliath and point with
pride to the fact that small men usu.
ally got there just the same. | have
never had any respect for this David.
That bushes, of using slung shot
was as unfair aS it would he to put a
Hotchkiss gun in the pitchers box in
n ball game, II makes my blood boil
To think that David did not go out aud
thrash him with his bare Bnnckles, for
am quite satisfied that Goliath in.
tended to fight fair aud square Mar
quis of Queenbury rules, just like any
other man who is not gentleman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22
The Insane Cannot be Hypnotized.

DIR. 5. G. McCarry, the new super
intendent of the Kansas State Insane
Asylum, has instituted series of hyp-
motto experiments on the patients. AS
sisted by DIR. Flint, who is skilled in
hypnotism, he made experiments on
twenty patients, taken at random, of
whom only two showed any symptoms
of Susceptibility, aud these were only
slight. Dr. Flint claims that insane
people cannot be bypnotized, and that
the hypnotic power can in no way af-
feet incurables. Only those who are
slightly affected can ne brought under
its influence. Detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22

ceased uncIel, asked The Doctor for
story. None of us had ever heard
the Doctor tell II story, 50 we mentally
concluded that Dutlerin had made a
mistake. 1t was quite surprising to
the rest of us, too, for Duiferin Was
the most careful and conscientious ex-
tractor of stories, "reminiscences, and
personal experiences in the club. The
Colonel raised his fine gray eyebrows
rather inquiringly, the Professor
coughed slightly, and | must confess
that ! frowned distinct Dr"'o";"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22

, were sitting g
around the fire
in the reading
room of the club,
W h en- Duferin,
whose only occu
patton in life is
extracting good
stories from other
men thanks to a
prOvident and de.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22

Virginia City, New, is 64Oo feet
above the sea.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-02-22
The Doctors Confession,

by THOMAS WINTHROP HALL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
BURIED TODAY.
Two Shenandoah Funerals Take Place
This Afternoon.

Two Shenandoah Funerals Take Place
This Afternoon.
All that was mortal of the late Mrs
William J. Watkins, wife of the local
editor of the HERALD, was inferred in the
Odd Fellows cemetery this afternoon.
The funeral services were conducted at
the late residence of the deceased, on
North Jardin street. Rev. Robert o. Boyle,
OF the Trinity Reformed church, ofticiated
at the ceremony. The funeral was largely
attended, many people from out of town
being present to join in the last sad rites
over the departed, who was held in high
esteem by all who had the pleasure of her
acquaintance. The pail bearers were
George Rohland, Robert Anderson, John
Grifiiths, Joseph NJ. Boyer, Frank Reese
and Samuel Evans.
The remains of Mrs. Pauline Lemberg
who died at Harrisburg on the 22d inst.
were inferred in the Odd Fellows ceme-
terry, after services being held at the resi-
dence of the deceased's sister, Mrs.
Charles Bienemann, on West Centre
street. The deceased was the wife of the
late George Lemberg. A large number of
friends and relatives were in attendance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
SUCCESSFUL
CANDIDATES.
Before the Examining Boards at
POttSville.
COMPETENT MINE FOREMEN
The Men Who Have Proved Themselves
Competent to Hold an Important
Position at the COllierieS.
COMPETENT MINE FOREMEN

The Board of Examiners for the Sixth,
Seventh and Eighth districts of the an
thracite region, met in the Court House at
Pottsville, yesterday, for the purpose of
examining the papers of the applicants
for the position of mine foreman On
the 18th and 18th insts. over forty appli-
cants were examined by the three boards
jointly, and each applicant was presented
with forty questions which he was re-
quired to answer, or rather a certain per-
Centage, of them.
There are three boards of examiners, in
cluding the Sixth or Shenandoah, the
Seventh or Ashland and the Eighth, or
Pott Vile district, are as follows
Sixth District Inspector, William Stein:
uperintendent, William II. Lewis;
miners, Messrs, Fred Hughes and Will
lam Mcclure.
Seventh District-Inspector Edward
Brennan; superintendent, Andrew Rob
ertson; miners, Messrs. Robert Muir and
James Gordon.
Eighth District-Iuspector John Ma
guire Superintendent, Thomas Doyle;
miners, Messrs. James Welsh and W.
j. Willoughby.
The boards organized by electing An
drew Robertson president and and Will
lam stein secretary. Mine Inspect tors
Dltllis DItuutu anu 4hhEulIt supervisor
the examination and it required the en-
tire day for the board to complete its
work.
The following are the names of the can
didates in the Sixth. or Sh nandoah dis
trict, who passed the examination success
fully and are therefore entitled to mine
foreman's certificate:
Lawrence Heating, Gilberton. 400 points
John c. McGinniss, Frackville, $50
points.
David Rennie, Shenandoah, $50 points.
Silas Frost, Ellengowan 360 points.
William Dooling, Ellengowan, $50
points.
points.
Thomas Harlor, Mahanoy City, 500
points.
The total numberlof points were 42O, and
it will be noticed that Lawrence Heating
is the only applicant who reached that
number in his examination.
The following candi iates passed the eX-
animation and are entitled to an assist
ant mine foreman's certificate: Frank
Wilkom, Shenandoah, 260 points; Morgan
Bevan, Shenandoah, ,26O Frederick Weeks,
Gilberton, 26O.
The successful candidates in the remain
ing districts are as follows:
Seventh Dstrict-JOhu r. Thomas, Sha-
mOkin; Charles f. Long, Wiconisc0 John
Marsh, Wilberton John f. Am brose Mt.
Carmel; George Shawn, Centralia; john
Ruflilng, Locust Gap; Andrew Gallagher,
Centralia ; Michael Madden ShamOkin
Henry j. Weller, Centralia; August Hen
key, Ashland.
Eighth District-Lewis Lorenz, Middle
port; Patrick Purcell, Heckscherville
John Dempsey, Minersville; Michael
Moss, Morea Elijah Hale, YOrkville or
York Farm John Schelbelhuth, York
ville Henry Culbert, Joliet.
WANTED-A girl for housework. Ap-
ply at 139 West Mahanoy Ave, MahanOy
City, or to Goodman Bros, Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
PERSONAL.

Max Mayer is visiting friends in
Numedia.
William Slattery has become an insur-
anCe solicitor
Misses Ann and Lizzie Graeber are visit
ing Shamokin friends.
Lizzie Mahaney, Of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives in town.
Land Agent Hess of the p. & R. Com
pany, was a town visitor last evening.
Grant Dodson, of Wilkes Barre, is
spending a day with his brother, Howard.
George c. Hickman, Of Shamokin,
looked after insurance business here yes
terday.
Miss Tress Rubinski, of Pottsville. is
visiting Miss Gertrude Reese, of East
Centre street.
Hon. William l.. Torbert, of Grard
Manor, was in town yesterday and greeted
his many friends
Harry Price, Philadelphia salesman,
but formerly of town, visited friends and
relatives here yesterday.
Messrs. Jacob Prout and Job White and
Mrs Isles, of Lykens are visiting Mrs.
James White, of West Oak street.
John r. Coyle, Esq, has returned from
a two weeks pleasure trip at the New
York and New Jersey seaside resorts.
Messrs. John Gofr. Of NIahanoy Plane,
and Timothy Mahony, of Gilberton,
smoked cigars with Anthony Farrell last
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis, of st
Nicholas, called upon Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Portz last evening to greet the
new boy.
Charles Bashore and others, from town,
will attend the q. A. h. camp fire at st.
Clair, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings of this week.
Misses Kate and Julia Higgins, accom-.
panied by their brother, Charles, are en-.
ioying themselves with Shamokin and
Mt. Carmel relatives.
James Higgins, who was injured inter-
nally from a bicycle last week, is now
much improved but will be a prisoner to
his room for a week or ten days.
Miss Minnie McAvoy, of Shamokin. in
company with Miss Jennie Morrison, OF
Brownsville, called upon old school
friends here last evening.
William Honicker, the huckster, better
known as BILLY Blinker,N was in town
last evening. "Billy' has not been in
town for many months and it was thought
he had passed in his chips.
Capt. f. II. Barnhart, veteran of the
rebellion and retired officer of the
United States regular army, whose home
is in Llewellyn, is the guest of his sister
Mrs. William c. Richards.
Mrs John Uren, Mrs. John Parry, Mrs
Samuel Roberts, n. j. Owens and wife
Mrs. Thomas Mullahey, Owen b. viii.
Jams, Hugh j. Evans and Miss Nellie
Evans, of Mt. Carmel, were in attendance
at the Watkins funeral this afternoon.
John Garfield, an Ashland lad, visited
friends here this morning. While play
ing about a freight car last Saturday
the car door slipped off striking Garfield
on the head and crushing a hole i'm the
skull His injuries were attended to at
the Miners Hospital
Messrs, Michael Cooney, John Higgins
T. j. Mullahey, NJ, r. Doyle, Joseph Bell
and James Franey and Mrs John Bradi
gan Mrs. J f. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs
Timothy O'Hearu, Miss Lizzie Cooney
and others, of town, followed the funeral
of the late Mrs. Jaems O'Hearn to New
Philadelphia yesterday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
The oDevip Skinned.

The Sunday News Office is minus that
necessary appendage to all newspaper es-
adjustments, The printers devil and
with him went many things of consider
able more value than that particular in
dividual He is ed-headed and hopeful
and this probably accounts for the ur-
easiness of our friend Doyle w en- the
devil" left he holy sauctum of the News
be was well heelei for a long walk, and in
direct contrast to his experience while g
necessary adjunct to that establishment,
he is enabled on his journey to dress in
the height of fashion Not like the great
majority Of the tourists of the art preser-
vatiye," he will neither be compelled to
rely upon Old Sol nor strangers to inform
him of the time OF day, but can comPIao-
emily inspect his own time-pirce and ad-
mire its brlllianCy ana valuation In the
meantime our friend Doyle sits within
his sanctum and mOurns the return OF
one who never cOmeth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
KILLED IN THE MINES.
A Rockman Meets Death in the Slope al
VIM. Penn.

Il NOShlldH mCClS DCdlu III inc slope al
VIM. Penn.
George Daddow, rockman, was hurt
while riding a car in VIM. Penn slope,
shortly after midnight, and died an hour
afterwards from his injuries.
Daddow was about 20 years of age and
was, until recently a resident of ROcka-
way, Morris county, n. j., from whence
he came here last April. His remains lie
at the home of George Taylor, 6O6 West
Apple alley, to await the arrival of his
relatives who have been telegraphed for.
Daddow and his two partners, William
Kline and Edward Everman, of Shenan-
dOah, boarded a car and gave the signal
to hoist about midnight. The car had
travelled about 10 feet when it began to
jump and a second afterward the BARNEY"
got underneath and pushed the car up
against the timbers 1t was at this
moment that DaddOw is supposed to have
jumped and been caught between the car
and the timber. 1t happened before his
companions realized an accident The
engine was stopped and Daddow's body
removed, badly injured but not cut. He
died before reaching the water level An
inquest will be held.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
BASE BALL.

Wtikart received an offer from Stauu-
ton, Va, yesterday. He says Shenan-
doah is good enough for him.
President Brennan talks of touring the
coast towns with the home team next
week. Among the points I'm view are
Atlantic City, Cape May and Long
Branch
The Cuban Giants want date with the
home team in September. on their return
from the west. An opportunity will be
given them to play here before leaving
Pennsylvania. The Giants are a draw
ing card in this town
Lock Haven plays their last game to
morrow. 1t is expected that the Demorest
team will also disband. This will IL row
a number of good players on the market
"Cappy' Martin is playing with the
former club.
Two new players have been signed 10y
the nome mana cement, and are expected
here in day or two. They are Ashen-
bach, Of Lancaster, and O'Hara, of Read
ing. he former is originally from Gin
cinnati, while the latter learned to toss
ball about Philadelphia.
The local team has been reduced from
fourteen to eleven by the release Of
Harris, Young and Martin The former
goes TO his home in Lewisburg for a few
days, but expects to sign with Mahanoy
City later on. Young returns to Potts
town and Martin to Philadelphia.
The next game played by the home team
will probably be with the "Phillies,n on
Sunday next Manager Randall prom
ises to put Callahan in the box ans
make it warmer for our boys than he did
last Sunday. He'll have to put some
thing in besides Callahan, as our club, as
IL now stands, is much stronger than il
has been any time this season.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Increased Travel.
anoy City Trl.W eeEly.

From Mahanoy City Trl-Weekly.
The travel between this place and
Shenandoah has increased wonderfully
since the Lakeside Electric Railway con-
meets the two places. The Lehigh Valley
Railroad, previous to the opening of the
electric road, sold on an average three to
four hundred tickets month. The
electric road stimulated and encouraged
travel between the two towns and now it
is nothing unusual for the trolley cars to
carry more passengers in a day to Shen-
andoah than the two railroads here
carry to that place in a month. Now
people 60 to Shenandoah who probably
never thought of going before, while
there are countless numb bers who 90 "iust
for ride" The convenience, probably,
more than the slight saving in fare, has
created this exodus of travel to the cleo
trio road, and, the most sanguine OF
minds never thought there would be tn.
present large and constant travel between
the sister bOroughs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
REFUSED ASSISTANCE.
A Youth Declines to Help an officer
and is Given a Hearing.

and is Given a Hearing.
Joseph Robinovitz,a a salesman in Blocks
clothing store, at the corner Of Main and
Cherry streets, was taken in charge by
Chief Burgess Burns yesterday for refuz-
ing to assist that officer in makingan sr-
rest.
The Chief Burgess found a drunken
man lying upon the steps and as the man
was too timber in the legs to navigate
without assistance, the officer called upon
Robinovitz to aid in his removal to the
lock up. Robinovitz didn't jump at the
chance to distinguish himself and il
fact declined to 20 near the prisoner. The
Chief Burgess then secured other assist
ance, and after the arrest was made the
officer returned for the salesman. He
found that individual much excited over
the thought of going to the lookup ana
pleaded sickness and explained that he
was under age and not citizen.
The salesman said the Chief Burgess
told him that his refusal to assist an
officer would cost him 500, but finally
let him of with a reprimand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Joe Wyatt,s Canvass.

There is no more popular candidate be-
fore the people of the First Legislative
district than genial, whole-souled Joe
Wyatt, of Shenandoah, who is making a
strong fight for the nomination. Mr.
Wyatt has among his many friends some
of the most influential Republicans in the
district, who feel confident of his nomina-
tion. Conceding the nomination for the
Senate to Mahanoy City it would appear
to be good politics to take the nominee for
the Assembly from Shenandoah, which is
solid for Wyatt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
P. & R. Prnmntlnns.

One change on railroad often brings
about many others, as in the present case
A. w. Whitlock, the local agent for the
p & r. at Sunbury, will engage in other
business, and will be succeeded by II. r.
Slifer, late agent at Mt. Carmel. Fred
n. Nipple, formerly relief agent, goes to
Mt. Carmel, and his place is taken by ID.
j. Slattery, agent at Gilberton. II. c.
Outer, of st. Nicholas will be stationed
at Gilberton, while his position will be
filled by young man from New Ring
gold
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
A Tnmhllnp Run Party.

Quite a number of Shenandoah people
left town this afternoon for Tumbling
Run, near Pottsyille, and will spend the
afternoon in that picturesque resort.
Among the party was noticed Misses
Carrie Seachrist and Emma Broome, Mr..
and Mrs. A. r.. Broome, Mr.. and Mrs.
William j. Jacobs and Thomas A
Timmins.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Arrested for Emhezzlement.

G. A. Saryis Of Frackville, has been ar
rested for embezzlement and placed in
the Northum berland county iail. He was
employed at Mahanoy Plane by the Read
ing Railroad Co, and he madea thrilling
attempt to escape while being taken to
Jail by jumping from the train, but was
captured. He was formerly assistant
trainmaster of the p, q b. division at
PottsVille
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Excursion TO the Seashnre.

An excursion to Sea Isle, Caye May and
Atlantic City will leave here tomorrow
over the Philadelphia q Reading road,
Tickets will be good for ten days, with
stOp-oif at Philadelphia for two DAYS. The
train will leave here tomorrow morning
at $3.50 o'clock, and the fare for the round
trip will be $3.50
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Seeking Bail.

An effort is being made by the counsel
for Iahaney and Whalen, the two young
men implicated in the murder of Baynolo,
the Italian, at Hatesville, to secure their
release on bail. Brennan, who was first
arrested for the crime, has not secured
bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Cent ralla-Mt. CarmeI Rnllwar.

Work on the electric railway between
Mt. Carmel and Centralia began on sat
urday, and it will bepushed to completion
as rapidly as possible. The work of
the trolley wires in Mt. Carmel
will be commenced this week. The fare
from the latter town to Shamokin willIbe
- cents, and either Locust Gap or Centra-
liza five cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Will Locate at Scranton.

William Stein, youngest son of Mine
Inspector Stein, of town, who has studied
medicine at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, and successfully passed an eXami-
nation before the State Board will locate
permanently at Scranton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
PENCIL POINTS.

There will be a select dancing party in
Ferguson's hall on Thursday evening.
The Van Dusen property on North
Jardin street has received new coat of
paint.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
A Vote of Thanks.

The members of the b. Y. p. U. take
this means of rendering their thanks to
the members and numerous friends who
lent their aid in making the Bazaar of
Nations, recently held in Robbins hall,
such decided success.
MARY GRIFFITHs,
President
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25

Among the number of applicants who
will appear before the local civil service
examiners next month are Michael Lally
and Patrick Foley, for the position Of
carrier, and" Sanford Shoemaker and
William Bashore, as clerks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
McElhenny's Bill of Fare.

snapper soup,
Oyster and clam soup,
Hard shell crabs,
Devilled crabs,
Devilled clans,
Lobster salad,
Little neck CLAIMS,
Fresh and salt oysters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25

Special low prices to all in watches,
jewelry and silverware at Holderman's, S,
corner Main and Lloyd streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25
Rear in Mind

John A. Reilly's is the place to get the
purest wines and liquors, best beer and
ales and finest brands of cigars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25

Buy Keystone -four Be sure that the
name LEssIG & BAER, Ashland, Pa, is
printed on every sack If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25

Free Lunch at Joe Trewella's saloon
from o TO u a, m. and ITO 1Op. m. lw.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-07-25

WANTED.-A girl for housework APP
ply at 139 West Mahanoy Ave, MahanOy
City, or to Goodman Bros, Shenandoah.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1894-08-18

During the rehearsals OF Romeo
md Juliet Mt the London Lyceum,
Mrs. Stirling, who is the most vcnera-
BILE of actra sses, took occasion TO re-
mark that the nurse was not necessari-
Nv old. that she should be represented
as middle-agcd, etc, and she appealed
to Mr.. Irving. my dear Mrs. Stir
ling" said the manager, with delicate
satire, you may make the nurse just
as youthful as you can"
-Ferocity. -Spatts-"I tell You,
wally Weams is a perfect demon when
he is awouscd!" Sapsmith-"lwantah-
KNOW ''Yaas, bah Jawvc, he is! The
othah night he came home unexpected
ly and caught Algy Spoonah kissing
his wife, and flew at him like Il tigah.
lie stwuck Algy in the mouth with his
glove thwee times, bwole his umbwel-
la and cwied that he hoped to goodness
it would vain veal hahd as he was go
ing home!' ''My stahrsv'-Truth.
A we'll known professor of archaol-
ogy at Harvard was recently talking
with a junior about the wonders of this
| wonderful land. 81 wish you could
see our town of P~olserville, professor"
said the youngster; sit is a most inter
esting town-only twenty years old
and with fifty thousand inhabitants"
"Ah-yes-very interesting, no doubt
replied the professor, dryly; but,
strange as it may seem, | should my
self prefer a town fifty thousand years
old and with twenty Inhabitants"