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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Ex.Coyernor rillman.s Defence.

Col um bia, s. c., Dseem Der s.-Through 9.
friend, Ex-Governor Tillman tonight
gave to the press his defence against the
charges affecting his official integrity.
made by l.. B. Perry to the members OF
the South Carolina legislature several
days ago. Tillman is accused of buying
property largely beyond his means, and
Il Is charged he received and pocksted
the rebates on whiskey Ter the state dis
pensary. A certificate from the clerk Of
court Of Edgefisid shows a record in his
Office of a mortgage on Tillman's Edge
field farms for $4,000. The presidena of
the Carolina National Bank says his
bank furnished $4,000 Of the a oney Sc
cured by these mortgages. $1,000 OF which
was furnished to pay FOR the plantation
MIR. Tillman lately purchased. The presi-
dent of the railroad which brought dis
pensary liquors into che state denies
that his road gave, or that Mr. Tifiman
received any rebate on the freight. The
agent of the Mill Creek Distilli1g Com
pauy of Cincinnati, from which Tiliman
bought most sof the whisksy, states
his company gave no rebate on it. the
purchases being made at price which
excluded rebate on it.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
WITHOUT CONSCIENCE.
Story of a Witness of the Murder OF Cath.
rine Cling.

Minneapolis. Mimi. December 9.-An-
other confession has been made in the
Catherine Cling murder> case. 1t has
been the theory of the police that G.
Blixt committed the murder at the in
stigation of Harry. Hayward. Today Blixt
charged Harry Hayward with commit
ting the murder. He said he was sent
by Hayward to the scene of the murder.
Hayward drove up with Miss Cling about
7p, M, and when within so feet of him
the shots were fred. Hayward aliEhted
from the buggy. "The deed is DONE"
said he, "Get--in and drive it around uD-
til It is dead, and then dump it out"
Blixr took Hayward's place in the bug.
oy. and drove along about a mile. until
he became satisfied that Miss Cling was
dead. Then he drove back, and when
committed rolled the body in the robe
and pitched it out OF the buggy into
the road.
Bixt asserted that Hayward, after the
murder, took the daughter Of o promi-
nent lawyer to the theatre. Blixt tells
of several other jobs proposed BY Hay
ward, which fell through. He says that
after this job, for wffich he was TO Hecefve
1000, or one-fifth of the life INSURANCE.
involved, he was to receive $400 Tor Ado-
ing" Chicago man. Olerickerson, who
took the bundle of clothes to Iowa Falls,
Is believed to have been dupe and it is
expected that he will be released.
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DISCRIMINATION WILL CONTINUE.
But at the Same Time Germany Fears
Reprisals.

Berlin. Decembe 9.-Am bassador
Runyon has renewed his repre-
sentations at the foreign Office as to
the discrimination against American
canned beef and pork. .Freiheravon Mar
shars reply was unfavorable, and he held
out no hope that the DEGREES against
American canned goods, cattle and fresh
meat would be recalled. A letter writ
ten by Dr.. Arendt, Prussian deputy,
aRrarian and bi-metallist, to the New
York Handelszeitung, has stirred up
much bad blood here. All except the
conservative newspapers agree his object
was to incits the foreign governments to
commercial measures against Germany.
The vossische Zsitung deplores the
fact that the Prussian deputy dare ad-
wise the United States to adopt reprisals
in the form of tax on Gsrmany's ship
ments of gold from America.
Consul General Masoa's report Eon the
bad standing of Amrioan railroad bonds
in Germany is quoted freely by German
newspapers. The oonteDsus of opinion
is, if his advice be followed, German
capital will be reinyested rapidly, and
eagerly In American railroad securities.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
SATURDAYS SESSION.
Argument for Retired List of officers of
the Revenue Service.

Washington, December Sin the House
there were less than one hundred members
in their seats when Speaker Crisp called
to order at noon today. Among the execu-
tive communications laid before the House
was one from the Secretary of the Treasury
transmitting letter from &he chief clerk of
the bureau of statistics requesting authority
to publish statistical abstract of the busi-
ness of foreign countries.
The first hour was spent in discussing the
bill to promote the efficiency of the reveLue
cutter service by establishing retired list.
No action has yet been taken on this
measure.
The bill to amend the interstate commerce
law SO as to permit pooling was taken up
and the discussion resumed BY Mr.. Geary OF
California IN fav or of it.
Mr.. Cultivate of Ohio,e chairman of the
committee on military affairs, today re-
ported to the House the military academy
bill for the coming fiscal year. 1t carries an
appropriation of $457, 1857, which is an in
crease of SOL, ,153, over the last appropriation
and is $l2l, l,372 under the estimates.
Nj. Mallory. Democrat of Florida, advo-
eating the passage of the bill to promote
efficiency in the revenue marine service
stated that officers in the cutter service
were appointed by the President for rife,
an when inoapaoiated by age OF inf1rmity
from the discharge of their duties. there
was no way under the present law provid-
ing for them save by placing them on wait
ing orders at three-q quarters pay. At
present thirty of the 220 officers in the SER
vice are on waiting orders. Such a course
prevented promotion to active officers who
were sometimes compelled to perform the
duties of officers OF higher rank without re-
ceivine commensurate pay. therefore, every
consideration that impelled the establish
ment of retired list for the army or navy
was an argument in favor of the passage of
this bill.
The House adjourned.
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POLITICAL AMENITIES.
Two Prominent Georgian Politicians
are Exchanging frey Letters,

With the Probable Result That They
"Avenge Their Honah, sah!' in Deadly
Combat.
Atlanta, Ca, December 9.-There is
a prob biIity of a duel between Presi-
dent Vennble of the Senate and Speaker
of the House Fleming. The registration
bill passed by the House had been hung
up In the Senate, and to expedite its
passage Speaker Fleming yesterday ap-
peared before the Senate com mittee hav-
ing it in charge. In stating.the case he
declared rumors were current in the
Capitol that President Venabls had bar
gained with the Populists, through Sem
ator McGregor, the Populist leader. to
kill the registration bill. If the latter
would help him pass through the House
Insurance bill, in which he takes great
interest. The charge created wide
spread sensation, and both gentlemen
are exchanging letters, in which the
matter assumes personal form. Sena-
tor McGregor violently denounced Speak
er Fleming on the floor of the Senate last
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Reports of Wrecks.
FROM AUGUSTA.
State House Gossip-The Patrons of Hus-
bandry Growing-General GalIagher's
appointment Gives Satisfaction.
fSpecial to the PRESS. }

Especial TO the FRESS.)
Augusta, Decem Der S.-James G. Blaine
is studying law at the University Of Vir-
ginia, at Charlottesville, Va. Besides
standing high in his classes, Blaine is
very prominent in athletics, being a
very clever sparrer, is the centre rush Of
the college football eleven, and is said
to be one of its very strong players.
There will be no chaplain elected by
the legislature this winter. The clergy
men of Augusta will serve in rotation,
and possibly several from Hallowell and
Gardiner will be invited to be present.
The next annual report of the secretary
of the State Grange will show an in
creased mem bership of the oranges in
Maine. of from six to eight hundred.
The order has prospered and never stood
on firmer foundation than at present.
The many friends of General Samuel
J. Gallagher of this city are much pleased
with his appointment as commissary of
the Soldiers Home at Togus. General
Gallagher was Adjutant General Of
Maine FOR many years, and is perfectly
competent to fill the position. Captain
A. L. Smith, who has been acting trea-
surer for some weeks, has been appoint
ed treasurer of the Home.
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brotherhood of st. Andrew.

New Haven, December 9.-The annual
convention of the New England local AS
sembly cf the Brotherhood of Sic Andrew
opened here last night and elected the fol-
lowing officers: Rev. John @. Brooks.
Springfield, Mass, chaplain. Arthur B.
Chester, Boston, treasurer; W. o. Pardee,
New haven, secretary; W. o. Dolser, secre-
tary pro tenn; executive committee. W. G..
Sturais New Haven, T. P. Dean. Edmund
Billings and F.A. Gaylord. Boston, B. f.
Townsend, Portland, Me-, Fl. II. Heming-
way, Watertown, Conn.,, Allen B. Brown.
Brattleboro. Vt. Reports were received
from local unions this evening and in St.
Paurs church Rev. W. S. Rainford, D. D.,
of New York, preached upon the topic Of
uQnit va like men. be stronR."
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CUT THEIR ACQUAINTANCE.
Fatal Stabbing ARRAY in Boston
Last Night.
AN INFURIATED ITALIAN WITH A
READY KNIFE.

A Gamblers Quarrel Led to the Stabbing7-
Dying-The Murderer Captured With
the Blood Stained Knife in His Hand.
Boston, December 9.-As the result of
row over a game of cards at Is Genesee
street. tonight, Giuseppe Olivia and his
wife Thersse are now dying at the city
hospital. Antonio Constantine, their con-
fsssed assailant. is locked up on the charge
of assault with knife with intent to kill.
1t is extremely probable that one or both of
them will die before daybreak. The parties
are all Italians.
Constantine has boarded with Olivia six
weeks. This evening they engaged in a
game Of cards for money. While the game
was in progress Olivia and Constantine be-
oame involved In quarrel each charging
the other with cheating. Finally Olivia be-
coming enraged it Is said and ordered Con-
Stamina to pack up his belonging s:a ndaeaye
the house. Constantine gathered his Ee-
longings and left the house. He found
DIVA. his wife andsanother woman waiting
for him on the sidewalk, were the quarrel
was renewed. The quartette moved down
Genesee street to Harrison avenue, where
they come to blows. Each side claims that
the first blow was struck by the other.
Finally Constantine drew knife and
plunged it into the bodies of Olivia and his
wife. Constantine then fed down Harrison
avenue followed by two polioemen, who
sooL captured him. He held OFF his pursuers
with his blood stained knife until compelled
to drop the weapon at the muzzle of a
patrolman's revolver. The prisoner wa
bleeding freely from vicious looking seal
wound, which he claimed had been inflicted
by the Okvas, and which required FIVE
stitches to close it.
He admitted staEbing the.Olivas. At the
hospital it was found that the knife blade
had entered the abdomen of both victims,
penetrating the intestines. The woman's
lung and liver ere punctured.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10

DECREASED RAILROAD EARNINGS.
The Last Year Has Shown a Decrease in
the Receipts of Our Railroads-Report of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Washington, December 9.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission has issued
preliminary report on the income and
expenditures of the railways in the
United States for the year ending June
80, 1894, prepared by statistician. The
report contains returns from $40 operat-
ing companies, whose reports were filed
On or before Noyem Der 25, 1894, the op-
erations of 149, Boo.21 miles of line, and
about SO per cent of the total operated
milage in the United States. The gross
earnings from the operation of the 149, :
55y. 81 miles of line represented is $949,-
$50, ,675, of which $500, 1877, 142 from passen-
ger service, s6i7. .59s, 49s freight service,
and $22, 42O, ,29s from other earnings from
the operation and covering receipts
from telegraph, use Of cars, switching,
charges, etc. Operating expenses were
s643, 43S, 331, leaving net earnings of s306, =
2IO, 744. Reduced to mileage basis. the
earnings from the passenger service was
2067 per mile of line, and freight service
of 4, 132; total gross earnings 6350; op-
Grating expenses 4320; net earnings 204S
A comparison of the Items with SINH
lar results from a complete report ofsthe
previous year shows a decrease per mile
of line in earnings from the passenger
service of $53, and earnings from freight
of $774; total gross earnings were $40.
The number of passengers carried are
sos, 2S9, 446; 5sseagers carried mile.
10, ,8S9, 936, SIS; mum Der Of tons carried
571, ,e55, 942; tons carried mile, 70,426,
344, ,965.
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dealers in fur trimmings and garments,
occupying the upper part of a Green
street, were burned out last night. Sew
eral other firms had stocks. damaged by
water. Total loss 100, 900.
The Swedish Lutherans of Quincy,
Mass, observed the 30eth anniversary
ofrthe birbh Of Gustavus Adolphus, the
Swedish king who gave his life for L IL
theranism. Largely attended exercises
were held this evening at the Lutheran
church. They were of a simple nature,
consisting of singing, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-. Dec. 9-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Barometer aO.l5l: Thermometer,
AL; dew point, 8; humidity, 7s; wind. N;
velocity, 10; cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer. 5o0sS; thermometer,
1873; dew point Ia; humidity. So; wind, NE;
velocity 10; weather. 1t Snow.
Mean daily Thermometer. 15.0; maximum
thermometer. 1872; minimum Thermometer.
al: maximum velocity Of wind, 20 N;
total precipitation. O6.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday. Dec. 9, taken at p m
10Th meridian time. the observations fol
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction Of the wind, state OF
the weather:
Boston, 22 degrees. N. snow; New York
3e degrees. n. cloudy; Philadelphia, AZ de-
grees, n, clear; Washington, AZ degrees. N
clear; Albany, 81 degrees. S, snow; Blu ffslo.
az degrees, NV, cloudy; Detroit. 81 degrees
sw, cloudy; Dstroit, 81 degrees, SW, cloudy
Chicago, "a degrees. 8, cloudy; ST. Paul
SO degrees, Sc. cloudy: st. Vincent. 2S de.
srees, Sc, cloudy; Huron, Oak, 20 degrees
Sc. cloudy; Bismarck, "a degrees, S, cloudy
JAG cksonviAss es degrees, sE. clear.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
The Story Csnard.

Denver, Col, Deoem Der 9.-B. Grubb,
Of Los Angeles, who claims to have bssE
on DR.. Graves s jury. and to identified
H.B. Conrad, who attempted to commit
suicide in Los Angelse. AZ a man promi-
nent in tie prosecution of DR.. Graves, is
believed here to be an imposter. Grubb
was not on the jury, and was not con-
neoted with the trial In any manner. In
timate friends of John u. Conrad say il
he attempted suicide 1t has been on ac-
count Of domestic bles, and not
because of rsmorse. fol. having prosecuted
DR.. Graves
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More rhan "Forty Thieves.

Sioux City, Iowa, Dsoens Ger 9.-Ths
grand jury here has iound 50 indict-
ments against various ex-county officials
and mem bsrs and ex-membsrs of the
board Of supervisors. It is alleged that
the defendants during period of four
years conSpired together and suocessful-
The cases were instituted by the citizens
and tax payers committee Of ..Woodbury
county. The report Of the jury is a sur
prise to every one. and has produced a
sensation.
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WIN Take Advice First.

Rhinecliffs-op- II udson, Decembr o.
Governor-eIeot Morton today made pub
lie the statement, "That there is no
foundation whatever for tho report chat
/ have decided to appoint ls additional
justices of the supreme court, provided
for by the judiciary article Of the
amended constitution. have invited
several of the ablest lawyers Of the state
Of both political parties. to give me
opinions as to the power Of the governor
to make these appointments.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
America a. the 7sh European Power,

Paris, December 9-The Temps has
a leader on the New departure IN the
foreign policy of the United Srates'
says: Presidents Cleveland, who but
recently had only the Monroe doctrine
en- his lips, now throws himself into the
thick OF the conflict in another hemis-
phere. Doubtless the Chinese-Japaness
war affects American interests. What is
to be said of the sending of an American
commissioner to ArmenlaS There are in
dications that America may become the
seventh European power"
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10

trict. which came over by agreement
from last session, The com mi ttee report
fayors the sitting mber, Settle, Re-
publican. AS contested election cases
are matters of the highest privilege, it
has been customary ~, @Esn for n.,ts The House to
eoramittee com ae.A SO il the pension bill Is not
previously disposed of it will probably
have to yield the right Of way for the
time being.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
A Lively Runaway.


Cornish, Decem ber "a smart run
away accident occurred yesterday fore
noon. Mrs. Mahlon Jordan and Mrs.
W.B .Southworth were out driving, and
at the lower end of the village the horse,
it is supposed by the harness breaking,
became unmanageable, and started on
the run, taking a course up through th g
village. Mrs. Jordan showed pluck and
thorough knowledge of handling the
reins, and but few men could have
done better, keeping the horse in the
road and successfully passing all teams,
until the road to the Park House stables
was reached, where Mr.. Oren Mason was
passing, who on account of his deafness
was unaware of the approaching team.
He was knocked down, and at the same
time the horse cleared himself from the
sleigh and ran to the stable. 1t was \
great wonder that no one was seriously
hurt The only damage to the team was
the broken harness.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10

Atlantic City, N. j., Decem ber o.
Joseph Biddle picked up on the beach a
hottie inside of which was a piece. of
manila wrapping paper bearing this in
scription: "Lost Novem ber 8, long. $50,
in a heavy sea, loaded with coal. Had
two sailors. Captain Somers, Jackson,
Florida. Let friends know of this as
soon as found"
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Tn Memory of Gustavus Adolphus.

Brockton, Mass, December 9.-The
Scandinavian One Hundred Men Socie-
ty observed the 3OOth anniversary of the
birth of Gustavus Adolphus, at Frank
lin Hall, Campello. this afternoon. The
exercises were attended by an audience
that completely filed the hall. The pro-
gramme included musical selections,
readings, and an historical address by
Rev. Albert Hammatt.
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Shot Escaping Prisoners.

Ferry, OF, Decsm ber "a fight oc-
Cured between officers of Grant county
and FIVE escaped prisoners THURSDAY in
the Creek nation. DR.. Bowman, noto-
prisoners and ore of Ger wouAded. All
the fugitiyes We're recaptured.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
THE WEATHER.
Clearing and Warmer.

Boston, December 9.-For New England
for Monday: Threatening, light snow. fol-
lowed by clearing during the early part Of
the day slightly warmer; variable winds.
Washington, December 9.-For Monday for
Maine: Local snow; northwest winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Maine Pensions.

Washington, December S.-The follow
ing Maine persons have been granted
pensions:
Additional-Jonn A. Boss. National
Military Home.
Increase - Peter Sherman, Bangor;
Jared F. Milette, Foxcroft.
Original. widows, etc. = Annie NJ.
Earle, Plymouth; Martha A. Gleason,
North Belgrade.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Ferdinand de Lsseps body will be
brought TO Paris on the 18th, and the
funeral will be held the 18th.
At New York, M. Chambers u Co.,
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This was a French Audience.

Paris, December Arrangements for
the bicycle races today at Velodrome
D'Nivsr displeased the spectators. aud
they demolished the track and grand
stand.
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DELECTABLE MIXTURE.
Salt Water, Sugar, Sour Kraut.
AR senie. Beans and Muriate ofPOtash
ROUGH WEATHER RUINED AN EN-
TIRE CARGO VALUED AT 100000.

Steamer Remus from Hamburg Shipped
Many Seas-The Action of the Water on
Her Cargo of Sugar and its combin ed
Action on the Rest of the Cargo can be
Imagined-The Whole Cargo is Ruined.
Philadelphia, Decem Der 9.-The ship
ping Of heavy seas by the steamer Remus
during her passage from Hamburg to
this port, where she arrived Friday, prac-
tically ruined the entire cargo. valued at
100000. The consignees refused to ac-
cept the consignments. The damage was
done during stormy passage, consum-
ing twenty days, and was farther aug
mentsd by the action of the salt water
upon large quantity of beet sugar.
which composed part Of the cargo. The
salt water, which attained depth of
five feet in her hold, coming in contact
with the sugar, transformed it into
practically valueless black molasses
syrup. This liquid syrup in turn mixed
with the balance of the cargo, composed
of saur kraut, rags. clay, zinc dust.
beans, muriate of postash, and arsensic,
and ruined all not enclosed in perfectly
tight casks.
Reports of Wrecks.
st. Johns, N.F., December 9.--Two
schooners were driven ashore on Green
Bay. They are fish laden and will be-
come total wrecks.
A bark was seen off Cape Race yester-
day in wrecked condition. It is sup
posed she was trying to make this port.
She was probably .dismasted during the
recent gale. Vessels arriving here report
severe weather on the Atlantic.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
DO YOU
need A
SKIRT /?

SKIRT !?
If so, what we have to say
will interest you. This week
we sell skirts at very low prices.
Heavy Black Melton Skirts,
embroidered ruffled at $1.25,
1.50 and 200.
Fast Black Sateen, silesia
or outing, lined, corded or
shirred rufies, $1.OO, 1925,
$50, 1.75.
Black Flannel and Repel-
lants, embroidered and braid
trimmed, $500, $50.
Quilted Cotton Surahs and
Brilliantines, $500. 2.25,
$50.
Black MOire Sateen, silesia
lined, one or two rufiles, $500.
Fine Black Italian Cloths,
$3.50 and $50.
Satin-du-chien, changeable
effects, lined, eight inch ruf1e,
was $5.75, now 3.75.
Fine Black Embroidered
Broadcloth, $4.00.
Black Brilliantines, perca-
line Innings, $3.50, 800, $50,
500, 600.
Fine Satin-du-chiens, per-
caline lined, corded or embroid-
cred ruff1es, $500, 800.
Black Taffeta Silks, one
and two ruff1es, $500, $3.50,
$50, 1000.
Changeable Silk Taffetas,
very fine quality, all popular
shades, $3.50.
Black Peau.de.sOie, perca-
line lined, two corded or tucked
ruffles, the best wearing skirt
made, $1,000.
White Flannel Inside
Skirts, plain, tucked and en-
broidered, $1.38, 1.50, LIS,
200, 2.25, $50.
French Flannel Skirts,
pink, blue, scarlet and tan,$2.O0.
In above lots many are mark
down to close out and all are
cheap.
Our skirts are the best-itting
and best wearing skirts made.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Enterprising Richm ond.

Richmond, December S.-At'a town
meeting held Saturday afternoon, it
was voted to authorize the selectmen to
raise $4,000 if necessary. to purchase a
line of shoe machinery to be loaned with
out charge for one year to some respon-
81 BILE shoe manufacturing 1rm, for. the
purpose of manufacturing shoes in this
village. 1t is understood parties stand
ready to begin such business in one Of
the vacant factories here.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10
Judge George B. kenniston

of Boothbay. will leave for Victoria, British
Columbia. next Monday and will attend TO
any business intrusted to him at that or In
termediate places. He will be at the once
of II. & W. j. KNOWLTON, Monday.
aec3 o@t
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FURS.
SPECIAL
FOR THIS :
WEEK.

In ord ar to reduce our large stock
of high class Furs. we have decided
on reduction of 20 per cent from
former low prices.
These goods were not specially OBJ
tanned for this sale, but are our regular
fine furs, and include Seal and Persian
Coats. Capes of Seal, Chinchilla, Sable,
Persian, Marten, Electric Seal, wool
Seal. etc.
This presents an excellent oppor-
tunity for possessing the best quality at
less than the ordinary prices.
Not last years garment among them.
Quality Warranted.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-10

TyyO LET-In this city near the Union
Station, building with power for manu-
featuring purposes Rent very low. Ad-
dress H. B. HART. this Office. l0.l