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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
MERRlTT'S BIG VERDICT,

John ID. Rockefeller Refuses TO Talk
About It-Thc Michigan Man Awarded
S0hO. 900 in Suit Over Deal with the
Oil MngnCte.
New York, June 14.-nehher John ID.
Rockefeller nor Charles w. Wetmore
would say anything today i'm regard to
the verdict of $94O,OOO damages by a
jury yesterday to Alfred Merritt, of Du-
luth, in his suit against John ID. Rookie
feller for $l,250,OOO damages for consoli-
dating the Mesaba mines with the
Rockefeller iron properties.
Merritt alleged that about year ago
Mr.. Rockefeller, Mr.. Wetmore and the
Rev. f. S. Gates an eX-preached of
the Baptist faith, had induced him
through fraud and Misrepresentation
to agree to place in consolidation to-
getLer with his brothers, their mines
and railroad properties on the Mesaba
range. The jury decided that Mr..
Rockefeller and his agents had made
false claims as to the solvency of the
Gogebic and Cuban mines, which he
owned, and awarded Merritt $94O, 900
damages.
1t is said that other suits aggregat-
ing $2,OO0,000 more will be brought.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
They Met Death While Bathing in tic
Schuylkill.

Philadelphia,Jne H.-Willie Barnes,
aged 8 years, and Joseph Roney, aged
6 years, were drowned while bathing
in the Schuylkill river this afternoon.
The two little fellows had successfully
passed their examination at school to-
day and when they came home this
afternoon they started out to play
They wandered as far as the banks Of
the Schuylkill, and the day being warm
went into to battle. Both boys stripped
and jumped into the water, but when
Barnes stepped off the shelving bottom
into a deep hole he disappeared under
tho surface.
When little Roney saw his companion
go down he waded forward through the
water and without hesitation jumped
into the hole after him. Neither of the
children could swim and no help being
at hand, both sank and were drowned.
Barnes body was recovered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
Officers OF the A. o. U, w.

Chicago, June 14.-The supreme lodge.
Ancient Order United Workmen, today
elected the following officers: Supreme
master workman, ]. G. Riggs, Lawrence,
Kan; supreme foreman, j. G. Tate, of
Nebraska; supreme overseer, w. S. Rob
son, of Texas; supreme recorder, M. w.
Sackett. of Pennsylvania: supreme re-
ceiver, John j. Acker, Of New York. The
last two named officers were reelected.
while ]. j. Tate is promoted from the po-
sition of supreme overseer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15

final answer of Manitoba to the sug-
gestion sent by the governor general in
council to Winnipeg couple of months
ago. 1t is taken to mean that for the
present the premier does not see his
way clear to take action.
1t Is understood that Ontario men,
Sers will ask the government to APP
point strong commission, consisting
of five of the best judges in the land.
three Protestants and two Catholics,
to go to Manitoba and thoroughly ex-
anime into the condition OF affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
SOUTHERN SHOOTING CASE.
Dawson Kills Three Pcrs ons and IS Shot
Dead.

NatcheZ, Miss. June 14.-At Natchez
Island plantation, a few miles below
this city, this morning, r. w. Dawson,
fisherman and all-round tough char
acter, shot and killed Frank Mackln,
manager of the plantation, and a negro
woman, and fatally wounded negro
boy, who died during the dy. Dawson
moved his boat to the island to be with
woman and opened a gambling house,
but became such a nuisance that Mack
lin ordered him away.
He refused to go, and in the alterca-
tion that followed Dawson killed
Macklin and the woman almost in
stantly, and made his escape, carrying
the rifle. A posse started in pursuit of
the triple murderer. William Cont,
brother-in-law of Macklin, came upon
Dawson, and before the latter could
use his Winchester, shot him dead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
rated, and the stars and stripes are to

rated, and the stars and stripes are to
be seen everywhere.
A number Of grizzled warriors are
here fighting over their battles again
and marching around with almost as
much alacrity as they did In 1861.
The opening address was made by
Private Dalzell, and 1t was responded to
by Hon. ID. d. Taylor, OF Cambridge.
number OF distinguished visitors ar
rived this evening, and more are ex-
pected tomorrow morning. The camp
meeting goes on Sunday. and that day,
1t Is expected, will crown the patriotic
Jubilee of 1S05
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
SIMON BORG RESIGNS.

Amos l.. Hopkins Elected President of the
Susquchanna and Western.
New York, June 14.-Simon Borg re-
signed today as president of the New
York, Susquehanna and Western rail-
road, but retained his place as a d.
rector.
Amos L. Hopkins was elected presI-
dent. President X. M. Olyphant, of the
Delaware and Hudson Canal company,
said his compand had not acquired a
controlling interest in the Susque-
hanna and Western.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
MAIL CAR ROBBED.

TRc Clerk Forced TO Jump from the
Train.
Galveston. Tex, June H.-The Inter
national and Great Northern mail train
was robbed last night and the mail car
arrived at Palestine without its clerk
Just after leaving Tucker, masked
man crawled into the car and demand
ed the keys at the point of revolver.
He forced Clark Orrin Davis to jump
and stole eight registered packages.
The clerk was badly hurt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
Icidich I,oups Himself.

Carlisle. Pa. June H.-Adam Leidlach. n
prominent citizen of Boiling Springs,
hanged himself in his hay NOW this morn
ing. He was 73 years of age. Financial
difficulties are said to have been the cause.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
I.cny,,c of Six Clubs.

HaZleton, Pa, June 14.-At meeting of
the managers of the State league here to-
night 1t was decided to hereafter make the
league consist of six clubs. These Will he
Hazleton, Allentown, Pottsville, Reading
Lancaster and Carbondale. A new sched-
ule will be made tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE.
Sweeping Changes in the Provisions of
Pension Agencies.

Washington, June 1t is stated
positively this afternoon that the Unit
ed States pension agencies will be
brought within the provisions of the
civil service law not later than July /.
This charge is deemed necessary not
only to prevent dismissals for partisan
purposes. but also for the improve
ment of the service, inasmuch as the
average intelligence among the clerks
who have been appointed of late is said
to be much higher than those who Sc
cured places under the old method.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
I,rcd O1tt TsItriCh

New Castle, Pa, June 1i.-The funeral
of Fred Pierson Ohl, who was shot by the
negro John Collins at Princeton, was held
today, Rev. Parnell officiating. The pail
bearers were his college mates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
COLLINS INDICTED.
Held for Murder in tho First Dogrcc foi
Shooting Student Ohi

Shooting Student Ohi.
Trenton, N. j., June 14.--John Collins,
the negro who shot Students Oil and
Cochran at Princeton last Saturday
night, has been indicted for murder in
the first degree and also for atrocous
assault
The latter indictment is for the shoot
ing of Cochran, who. 1t Is presumed,
will recover. Collins was arraigned at
2 o'clock this afternoon and pleaded not
guilty to both charges. He will be tried
the middle Of next month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
GAMBLERS WILL FIGHT.
Tho Reform Law in Montana to DC
Tested In Court.

Tested In Court.
Butte, Mont, June H.-The proprie-
tors of the gambling houses throughout
Montana have decided to fight the anti
gambling laws which go into effect on
July 1. The Atlas gambling house in
Helena will remain open until after the
law goes into effect and the case will at
once be taken before the supreme court
which will hear the arguments with
out delay.
Ex-senator Sanders has been en-
gaged by the gamblers to conduct the
case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
SMITH GOES TO PRISON.
Editor Of tho Agents Herald Rccciy
Punishment.

Philadelphia, June H.-Judge Butler,
In the United States district court to-
day. overruled .he motions for new
trials In the two cases against l.. Lum
Smith, the publisher of the Philadel-
phia Agents Herald, who was con-
victed Of improperly using the mails.
He imposed sentences amounting to
mOnthG' Imprisonment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
CUT HER THROAT,
William 4. Thcim Kills Annie Thinner.

Camden, N. j., June 14.-Annie Tim
merlein. aged about As years, had her
throat cut from ear to ear tonight by
william A. Theim, whose housekeep-
er the woman formerly was.
Jealousy Is supposed to have been The
cause of the murder Theim is a resi-
dent of Philadelphia and is now locked
up in the city prison. The woman died
before she reached the hospital
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
SOLDIERS REUNION.

Veterans Gather in Large Numbers at
Caldwell, Ohio.
Caldwell, Ohio, June 14.--The annual
soldiers reunion under the manage
ment Of Private Dalzell. began this
morning at the fair grounds, west of
town.. The town Is handsomely deco
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
MANITOBA SCHOOL WAR.

The Premier DOcs Not SEQ Ills Way Clear
TO Take Action.
Ottawa, Ont, June 1.-THE an
nouncement OF Premier Greenway, of
Manitoba, regarding the school ques-
tion, is not looked upon here as the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania. fair; westerly
winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-15
LADIES' SKIRTS

Cut to fashions latest ideas. The
Muslins are good throughout. and
in the finer numbers, the trims are
exceptionally handsome.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
Acoo,nrNo r. tLe Manufacturers

ACCORDING to the Manufacturers
Record 1894 gave to the South near
ly 600 more new manufacturing en-
terprises than were established in
1893. tits expected that 1895 will
show still greater increase and
that many of these will be cotton
factories which in the future years
can alone give the South a full re.
ward in price for its great product.
The legislaturers of the various
cotton states ought to offer induce
ments to cotton spiAners to invest
in their midst by exempting for a
series of years from taxation all
capital so ed.-[Ex.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
How a Great Story Was Written.


The history Of any great and sue
cessful undertaking is always inter-
esting, therefore at the risk of be-
ing accused of violating personal
confidence, we tell our readers of
the origin of a famous story of the
late war. The Publishers of the
Chicago Record wanted a story
which, besides being a love story OF
great merit, should vividly describe
the thrilling events of the battle
of Gettysburg and the siege of Rich.
mond, One author after another
failed in the work, and at last the
famous st, George Rathburne was
approached ON the subject, He de-
manded a fabulous price for the
work, but it was paid, and the story
was actually written to order, II
is, however, printed under the pen
name OF "flugh Allen, 1t is de-
clared by by critics, who have been
shown the advance sheets, to be the
best story of the war ever written,
The first installment of it appeared
in No 3, Vol, xiii of the Ledger,
and at once attracted the greatest
attention. A private letter from
the editor informs us that in order
to reach all classes of people, The
publishers Of the Ledger will mail
the opening chapters of the story
free Of charge to all who send in
their names at once, The Ledger
is a great paper, and each week
gives story matter enough to make
a dollar book, Address
THE CmoAoo LEDGER
Chicago, Ill.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
WOOdfin
Furniture
Comply.

Furniture that is not pleasing to
the eye is fit for nothing but a barn
Elegance is one thing and strength
is another, but there is not the
least reason why the two should not
go together in furniture, To say
that a thing is cheap does not nee
essarily make it cheap, To say
that our furniture is cheap scarcely
does il justice. 1t fills the bill in
attractiveness and cheapness,
Our Carpet stock is not surpassed
in this section Of the country. Com
plcte line of all grades and prices,
Any and all goods sold for cash or
easy payments
WOODEN FURNITURE co,
l04 E. Broad st. Texarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
Nasal Catarrh
Originates in impure BIood
Hood's sarsaparIIIa Perfectly curvs

Hoods SareaparIIIa Perfectly curUs
We do not need to watch lntently 10 see on
hear the victims Of catarrh on every hand. The
frequent cough, the blowing Of the nc1A the
dlSsGrseable hawking, the foul smell, and Other
symptoms which betray the presence Cf TIM
very dIsapeeablo disease, are noticed very gerA
orally. The disease is an Inflammation Of the
mucous membrane. Its direct cause Is impure
blood Its cure is Hoods sarsapari1la
70. l. Hood q Co., Lowell, Mass;
II was FIRST troubled with nasal catarh m
1870 but II did not give mo much trouble mti
1880 when became 50 weak that could not
do any kind Of manual labor. | moved from
this state to Mississippi thinking might md
some relief, At tho same time was undergo
Ing treatment for my complaint After short
time returned to Texas and continued doctor
Ing for the disease but did not realize any Bone
ft was very low when decided that l would
Try Noodle sarsaparIIla
md am compelled to state that before had
takenall of the first bottle felta radical change,
Tlo terrible headache spells had left me and
my appetite had come back, / felt that | was
going to get well so purchased another bottle
and felt so much better after taking Il that /
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

Who says that newspaper adver
tising does not bring resultsp The
following dispatch from Logans
port Ind, shows the value of adver-
tising in the newspaper; Henry
Swango, a wealthy farmer OF
Fulton county who was recently
divorced, advertised in a newspaper
for \ helpmate, In the last two
weeks his replies have averaged
twenty'seven daily, and are still
pouring In on all sides In alarming
quantities, He has had to employ a
a private secretary to investigate
the merits of the respective appli-
cants, while the business of his
home postonlce at Coontown has
been more than doubled,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
For oyer FIFTY Yoara

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions Of mothers for their
children while teething, with per.
feet success, II soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrh9a. II is pleas.
ant to the taste, Sold by druggists
In every part Of the world, Twenty
five cents bottle, It's value Is In.
calculable BE sure and ask for
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. 0-b.93.ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

SENATOR Adams is reaching after
the trust. His bill, which was in
troduced in the senate Tuesday, is
nodded after the Texas law and is
aimed after those corporations
that corner southern products and
bear down the prices. - Little
Rock Press.
If it is like the Texas law it is not
worth the paper it is written upon
The Texas law has accomplished
nothing, and the Legislature it is
said, will repeal the law at once.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

THE clergymen of Jackson, Ten.
nessee waited upon Mayor Anderson
Saturday and requested that the
Autographs of the ballet in "The
Fencing Master" Opera Co.. billed to
perform in that city last night, be
torn from the boards The mayor
declined to interfere, and there was
"a stormy discussion and threats OF
an Injunction against the perform.
ance, which, however, took place on
schedule time before a large and
and appreoiative audience,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of r. j. CHENEY & Co., doing bust
ness in the city of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn before me and subscribed
in my presence, this, 9th day Of
December, A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
[SEAL1 Notary Public,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free,
#. j. CHENEY & Co.
Toledo, 0,
ga Sold by Druggists, 75c,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

The Conway Democrat makes a
wise and timely suggestion which
the legislature should act upon. 1t
is to change the time of paying
taxes to October, November and
December. The ready money in
this country is handled in the early
winter, and then is the easiest time
for the poor man to pay his taxes.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

ALTHoUau the railway fare in
Texas is but 3 cents mile, the law
makers at Austin persist in the old
custom of allowing themselves 10
cents for every mile Travelled going
to and returning from Austin,
This gives them clear profit of I
cents on every mile, granting that
they pay fare, -[Texas Exchange,
We believe that members of the
Arkansas Legislature are guilty Of
the same robbery, Can not some
really patriotic representative call
for a changer
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

An exchange says that "a great
many children have been reared
from a bottle but observation does
not warrant the use of tee bottle"
among grown up children
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

The Texarkanian is the
official organ Of the city Of
Texarkana, for publishing
all ordinances and other le-
gal advertisements.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

On approved real estate security,
in monthly payments through a re-
liable Building and Loan Associa'
tion. See h, W. OTenhauser, Secy
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
Now LIverY stablo AZ Aandown,

The new very stable, on the Tex.
arkana q 1T. Smith railway, located
at Ashdown, sends out good teams
and vehicles, also polite and compe.
tent drivers, Special attention
shown to drummers, Direct route
TO al inland trading points on that
line, CnENsnAw n BURLINGTON,
12S1m proprietors.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

Rheumatism in the back, shoul-
ders, hips, ankles, elbows or wrists,
is caused by accumulation of acid in
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
neutralizes the acid and cures rheu
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

Many stubborn and aggravatlng
cases of rheumatism that were be.
lleyed to be incurablc and accepted
az life legacies, have Yielded to
Chamberlaln's Pain Balm, much TO
the surprise and qualification Of the
suffers, One application will relieve
the pain and suffering, and It's con
tinued use insurcs an eiIectual cure,
For sale by Smith Drug 90,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
PUBLIC NOTICE !!
LONE-STAR
PATENT
Cement and Patent Concrete Sidewalk
AND ALL KINDS OF
Patent Cement & Patent Concrete Work
Owners of Property Administrators, Etc.
desire to inform the owners administrators, etc..
of property in lexarkana
e: a: % ' %'S
FIRST GLASS WORK, LOWEST PRICES ALLwoRK GUARANTEED
States hsys nS TSSa Ssn e6 @2 yf % years. Al IS e5
places places SRefo Ga Sf hSo S done @ work public
BEST MOST DURABLE AND FINEST
Can furnish full proof not crack or sink
NOW is THE TIME AND THE CHANCE FOR YOU
contract with me- and ordered NOW reduced prices
Eo1s A LIMITED TIME ONLY.
REMOTE THESE ADVANTAGES
sink. etc. a m only % ny Ts P9sn cn SnS Hd 45R ss,15 fs%S
saalansd @ aS only Sn 1ss; TSF SFse %
to your interest before you elsewhere address or
call on and get
FIRST-CLASS WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES.
questions etc. will attention and reply Address or
call address below. Yours truly
lido TIE FOLLOWING WORK:
Sidewalks Garden walks. Faveraents
AZ buildings wet and dsnR or9 Ts@ TS saSSn
FSntan tomSs PLAIN and BRIDGES drives
6 work. a& ALL XII RSDs H Or % JoBBfNG m % IN BRc& WORK
Thing All Kinds cement and finest cemetery work on"-
step-stones Fire places, etc.
furnished desired
e$ NEW INVENTION and applied orCen with hitter and cola
air
Address call lon, -.xxv.
ADOLPHUS M0EBIUS,
Cement Sidewalk General Cement and Concrete Contractor
oFFICE-CoTTON BELT BLOCK WITHS B. BROWN, TAILOR,
POSTOFFICE BOX 3lI
Ps Agent Dealer Layer icas United States French Ger
man and Belgium tio factories
TEXARKANA MARBLE WORKS,
511 EASTlBRoAD STREET, TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS.
j. T.. SMITH,

-Proprietor, and Dealer In
American and Italian Marble and GRANTEE Scotch Gran
ite from Aberdeen; Statuary and Finished Monuments
imported from Carera, Italy deal in and will furnish
any Marble Granite that be gotten in either Eu
rope or America, any part of the civilized world
Monuments and Tombsones made to order with neatness
and dispatch Sandstone, Limestone or Granite coping
for cemetery lots neatly done. Correspondence solicited
Satisfaction guaranteed.
All satisfaction allow
work than myself or 9ndorse me- would be to your interest call and pyo
largest collection and the finest denso this business
carefully selected
marble granite
Shop and works 5II East Broad street. opposite Iron
Mountain round house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
American Stable Opened.

have this day opened feed and
sale stable at the old stand Of Reed
& Stuart, on the East Side, First
class attention given to "board
horses and rates reduced to $1,000
per month for keep of same. Stock
of all kinds bought and sold. Stock
on hand for sale. Give me a call it
will pay you.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine, Harm
less and reliable. B
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

Money ana experience cannot
produce a better family medicine
than DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure.
It cures difficulties of the Stomach
and Liver, Sold by Moore & Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

The Texarkanian is the
official organ Of the Demo-
cratic party in Miller coun-
ty.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

The Texarkanian is the
official organ of Miller
county, for the publication
Of all legal advertisements.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
RATms:

The Daily and Weekly TExARKAEIAE are
enter0d at the postoffice Texarkana as
second class mail matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28

tho FpSE 6TE sySTN % n aeT2e m premium expense limited
possible cost and without the possibility failure
assessment company In the usual sense an he
GA an M ps nd nol 4er weakness Its system the @
rience and common 'iuihg TO actual
me- ieaang ne4lOe m emu m insurance company in tho
tua resources equal to demands the
emergency resources my wAs
Arec0d Of sixteen years magnificent business po ssg MS
$00O00OO OF nsurance paying dea o the A
ample to provide for all policy caims with
strength greater than that OF other company % oy
in America at its head. p"iy with H an
THE FIDELITY'S principles opposed to unnoo uOs &t
valuation as test OF soyency to individual
special trust deposits to practically unlimited resources
ing INVESTMENT with LIFE INSURANCE. which impoyee
dangers the Investment. fO'cli iSheS the
THE FIDELITY FL recognizes to the fullest exteht de
eSenSe Of mansaement harin ol level
tracts the competent parts OF the premium,
LIFE TERM and OPTIONAL LINfITE pois Sdm sne
policies in ten hrteenor twenty annual en
insures insurance combines in organization az pe reduced
Strength Security, EcOnOmyOi Management
and Minimum Cost Of Inr,,..
REAVES & BRIGHT, Managers "
E. LEE BLACK Special Agent sTitpan .g
l&
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-01-28
Money to Loan

nsI,ss!s WINE Of eAaguI for female dI.sass'.