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MUST BE OF GENTLE BIRTH,
Pages at European Courts. Their Pay and
 Their Gorgeous Uniforms.

Pages at European Courts, Their Pay and
 Their Gorgeous Uniforms.
 It is only at the imperial and royal courts of Europe that "the pretty page with the dimpled chin," so sweetly sung by the poet and who constituted ono of the most picturesque and romantic fea- lures of medieval times, still survives Royal and imperial pages range in age from 12 to 16 years. They are appointed by tho sovereign, enjoy pay, prerogatives and perquisite, much as do the grownup attendants on royalty, and are ascribed certain definite duties. Gentle birth is the first qualification for the post of royal page. At the courts of Vienna and Mu- nich an ancestry of no less than 16 gener- ations free from any plebeian strains on either fathers or mother s side is required. In Britain and Russia so long nobility is not demanded. The pages of honor in the court of Queen Victoria are generally the sons of distinguished officers of the army or of high dignitaries of the royal household.
 These boys receive $500 a year each, and when they have served period of five years each is presented with commission in the guards. On state occasions they wear gorgeous uniforms of blue and silver. beS1QeS serving on SUCH OccdslOu5 oney have to devote certain number of weeks every year to more private service at Windsor ofed Osborne. One of their chief functions is to pear the queens train when she holds meeting of the privy council. The queen is rigid in her etiquette and never presides at councils without wearing her long black silk court train.
 At the court of Berlin the pages figure at all state ceremonies, clad, like those of England, in blue and silver, and at the court banquets they stand behind tho chairs of the royal and imperial person. ages These personages, on rising from the table, sometimes address few kindly words to the boys and present them with sweetmeats from the epergnes These pages are chosen only from among the best look. ing boys of the School of Cadets, nearly all the members of which arc of noble birth. At the court of St. Petersburg the corps of pages is sort of imperial school where number of lads. sons of noblemen and state dignitaries, both civil and mili- tary, arc educated at the ozar's expense and under his supervision. On attaining tho eighteenth year they usually obtain commissions as officers of the regiment of Chevalier guards s-Pearson's Weekly.
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east quarter of southeast quarter, section 23, township Il. range west.
 Also all coal underlying the south half of southwest quarter, section and north half of northwest quarter, section 12, township 10. range west.
 Also all mineral rights and rights of way in and upon the southeast quarter of southwest quarter and southwest quarter of northeast quarter, section 23; the northeast quarter of northeast quarter, ard the north half of north west quarter of northeast quarter, section 2S; the southwest quarter of northwest quarter, auarter and tho west ha of southwest aar ter, section 34, township l4. range west: All which said foregoing lands, rights, peyed by the q noene, ' warrior P and Jefferson Coal Company to the oene Consolidated Coal and Iron Company. by deed, dated the Fist day of October, 1887, in book eS, page ITS of the records of Jefferson county, together with all the privileges, rights and franchises owned by the Hoene Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, and also all other real and personal property now belonging to said company. than eight thousand dollars ($soo0), and that amount shall be paid in cash at the time of the sale, and the balance. if any, shall be paid within thirty (3o) days after the day of sale, either in cash, or If the purchaser so de- sires, in bonds, each bond being received asa pro rato amount of the difference in cash. Tho special master will make transfer of said property to the purchaser at said sale. and the defendant and all persons claiming under or through it shall be barred and fore closed of any and all rights, liens and equity of redemption in and concerning the same.
 N. w TRIMBLE,
 Special Master. October 9, 1894, oc9 5t tn The above sale is postponed until December ,1O A. D, 1894. N. W. TRIMBLE, nol3 tue At Special Master. R8-The above sale is postponed until Janu- ary To- 1895. N W. TRIMBLE. 1e1 tue 1t Special Master The above sale is postponed until Monday, 11th day of February, A. D. 1895.
 N. W. TRIMBLE, Special Master. The above sale Is postponed until Weakness day, March 13, 1895. N. W. TRIMBLE,
 Special Master.
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Catalani and Goethe.

One of the best stories told of Catalani is associated with an occasion when at Weimar she was placed next to Goethe at fashionable dinner party. Catalapi knew nothing of Goethe, but being struck. by the fine appearance of the poet she asked tho gentleman on hor other side what was his name. "The celebrated Goethe, madam" was the reply. "Ah. yes. Pray on what instrument does he playa" was tho rejoinder. He is not performer, madam. Ho is the renowned author of 'Wcrther' n "Oh, yes, yes, re- membor," said Catalani, and, turning to the venerable poet, she addressed him, ''Ah, sir, what an admirer am of 'Wer- theri'" A low bow followed in acknowl- edgInent.
 II never," continued the lively lady "I never read anything half so Imaginable in all my lifo. What capital farce it is, sirl'' Madam" said the poet, looking serious. the Sorrows of Werther' farces" "Oh, yes. Never was anything so exqui- sitely ridiculous, :" rejoined Catalani, still laughing heartily. It turned out that tho lady had been talking aii tho while of Q parody of '.Werther, 7 which had been por- formed at one of tho m1nox thseeo
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TERsELY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture. } List your real estate with O. Berney & Co.,, PIT Twenty first street, if for rent, sale or exchange. x2-l6-3t 3 Hon. Wilson R. Brown as Napoleon Tho disguise necessary. See him at opera house Thursday night, and hear him sing the ''Marsellais.
 Twenty-Five per cent reduction on all shoes, except Canister shoes, at T. c. King's, and S100 to the party who will dis prove the integrity of this offer for thirty days.
 The board of directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company held meeting in the company's office, Morris avenue, yesterday, but only routine ous- mess was transacted.
 Conductor B. D. Mansfield of the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham railroad has found his diamond stud that he lost last Saturday night. It is very valuable diamond cluster, with five stones. r small frame structure, erected near First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, on which some patent fire extinguishers were to have been tested, was stolen Sunday night. The house was about 10 feet square, and not plank of 1t was left.
 The Ladies of Charity held meeting on last Sunday morning, at which final ar engagements were made for the social to be given under their direction on next Thurs day evening at St. Paul's hall (the old church). Every member was enthusiastic, and success is certain. Supper will be served from D. m. The cost will only be 25 cents, and the quality will satisfy a gourmand.
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From the Treasury Department
 Read in the Senate
BY MIR. GRAY OF DELAWARE
Showing the Condition of the Gold Reserve and Necessity
 for the Bond Issue.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 18.-A statement prepared in the treasury department of the condition of the gold reserve in the treas- ury and the necessity for the recent bond sale to the Belmont Morgan syndicate was made public property today in the senate oy MT. Gray of Delaware. In bis remarks to the senate he made use of some of the figures, but did not burden the senate by reading all the facts.
 The statement as held by him in his hand set forth that on February there was in the treasury: Gold bullion, S48 ,93S, 865; gold coin, S51, ,320, ,516; gold certificates, S15, ,750.
 This left of net coin and bullion only $35. .570, ,516, gold certificates being in cir culation against the remainder. Of the coin only S9,700, 334 was in New York, where alone redemption of United States notes could be made in the east. It was on Wednesday, January 30, that Sub- Treasurer Jordan at New York telephoned the treasury here that he "thought he could hold out until Saturday. or in other words that if the $9, 900, 900 gold coin was withdrawn, as then seemed possible, the government would have to decline redeem. ing United States notes and treasury notes in gold.
 From December 1, 1894, to February the withdrawals of gold amounted to sS0, 7S6,- BOP, of which only s38 1852, 1859 was exported, leaving s43, coo, 900 hodrded, or in other words, as the statement put it, ''the citizens of the United States had lost faith in the ability of the government to con- tinue to pay gold for it's notes and run on the treasury had commenced.'
 It was in this condition of affairs that the Morgan Belmont agreement was entered into. For four days the treasury officers tried to get reduction to 3& cents in the bill, but without success.
 The actual figures presented by the sym dicate for the bonds are stated to be Sl,- O44, 946, or a shade below the 2% per cent interest sale. The difference between the figures in accordance with which the treas- ury tried to sell and did sell is at B ,000, . GOO, but out of this must be deducted the expense of controlling the exchange mar ket.
 A computation made in official circles for information of several senators shows that the Belmont Morgan contract as agreed upon will yield the syndicate more than $2OO, ,0O0 in the difference in the value of ounce gold and gold coin of the standard weight coming within the limit of toler- ance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
 PERSONAL.

Joseph H. Nathan, Esq.,, of Sheffield, was in the city yesterday.
 Mir. J. L. McConaughey of Montevallo is registered at the Florence hotel.
 MT. Belton Gilreath came down from Nashville Sunday and is spending a few days in the city.
 Superintendent W. E. Knox of the Ala the city yesterday.
 MT. W. D. Robinson, mapaging editor of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, was in the city yesterday.
 Mayor VanHoose has returned from west Alabama, where he had been several days fishing and hunting.
 Mir. Joseph Loveman of the Trade Palace leaves this morning for New York to
 purchase his spring line of dry goods. Mr. Joe H. Francis of New York, brother of c. H. Franois, tue shoe merchant, who died in this city last week, is at the Flor. ence.
 pr. J. II. Phillips, superintendent of the city schools, Is attending the National Teachers' institute. now in session in Cleveland, o. Mir. A. J. Lytle, division passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent, with headquarters in Chattanooga, was in the city yesterday. MT. P. Sid Jones, travelling passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, who has been ill for the past two weeks, Is out again and at the same old stand. Mir. Nat Baxter, Jr., of Nashville was in the city yesterday to attend meeting of the board of directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Miss Willie Hatch, the charming daugh- | ter of Col. L. D. Hatch of south Alabama, is visiting Miss Kate Benners, Nineteenth street, between Eighth and Ninth ave- nues.
 sl Twenty five per cent reduction on all
 shoes, except Canister shoes, at T. c. King's, and s100 to the party who will dis prove the integrity of this offer for thirty
 days. Messrs. John c. Haskell and Augustin T. Smythe of Charle ston, s. o., were in
 the city yesterday to attend the meeting of
 the board of directors of the Tennessee
 Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
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Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria.
NOTICE.

Executions have been issued against all unpaid real and personal property, and com- mencing March l, 1895, the tax collector will proceed to advertise and sell same.
 Settlement at once will save advertising cost of $3.OO.
 February IS, 1895.
 J. A. VANHOOSE,
 loI2t Mayor.
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IRWIN NOT GUILTY.
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PITTsBURa, Feb. 18.--The sealed yer dict of the jury in the case of Discretionary Pool Operator George M. Irwin was opened by Judge Kennedy today. The finding was for ecquittal, the defendant to pay the costs, so far as the charges of false pretense preferred by Mrs. Brown are concerned. The court room was crowded to the limit. The verdict created no surprise, and Irwin was the first man to leave the room. When in the corridor he was surrounded by a host of friends, who were profuse in con- gratulations. Irwin stated that he con- siders the verdict complete vindication. He went to the shsriff's office and entered bond to pay the costs within ten-dsys. The future action of both sides to the case is yet undecided.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE,

Was the little Monitor that met the Merri- mac at Hampton Roads. So too are Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets, effective in conquer ing the enemy-disease When you take pill it's an important point to have them small-provided they have equal strength and efficacy. You find what you want in these little liver pills of Dr. Pierce. They're put up in better way, and they act in better way, than the huge old-fashioned pills. What you want when you're "an out of sorts n-grumpy, thick-headed and take gloomy view of life, is these Pellets to clear up your system and start your liver into healthful action. Sick Headache, Bilious Headache, Constipation, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and all Arrangements of the liver, stomach and bowels, are prevented, relieved, and cured. Put up in sealed glass vials, and always fresh and reliable.
 JAMES WILLIAM CRAIG, EsQ., of Georgetotor, Kv, says: My wife thinks your little Pel- lets are the greatest pills out.''
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The .. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to aN others.
McBRYDE IN A PICKLE,

COLUMBUS, O.. Feb. 18.-At the session of the national miners convention today Patrick McBryde of Ohio, with A. o. Pearce of Ohio, Phil H. Penna of Indiana deIeeates to the Convention ot the Ameri. can Federation of Labor, which will meet in New York next December. John Mc- Bryde was defeated for a delegate, and un- less he secures proxy and gets in the con vention in that way he will be ineligible for re- election es president. A resolution was adopted excluding local newspaper re- porter because the paper had denounced national officials in strong terms edito- rially, and especially the McBrydes.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
RELATIVE To SAMOA.

LONDON, Feb. 18.-In the house of com mons today Sir Edward Gray, under for eign secretary, said in reply to question that there had not yet been made any spe- cial agreement in regard to the ownership of land in Samoa by foreign nations. The United States government, he said, claims the exclusive right to coaling station in the harbor of Pago- Pago. There was no truth, he said, in the statement that Ger many was about to annex the Samoan islands. The British government certainly desired to consult the interests of Australia in regard to Samoa.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
SUPERIOR SERVICE.

Parties desiring to go into southwest Georgia OF Florida should not fail to con- suit the schedules of the Central Railroad of Georgia. We offer superior and quicker service to Jacksonville and all points in Florida than other lines.
 Elegant buffet Pullman sleeping cars leave Birmingham union depot daily at 8:05 D. m., arriving in Jacksonville at 7:20 a. m., where close connections are made with, all Florida lines. For rates and further information apply. to Solon Jacobs, commercial agent, or Jack W Johnson, D. T. A Birmin gham, Ala, 2-1.tf
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AN IMMENSE JAM
OF APPLICANTS FOR RwoRK-THREATs MADI
 AGAINST PRESIDENT NORTON.

OF APPLICANTS FOR ENDORSEMENTS MADE
 AGAINST PRESIDENT NORTON.
 BRoQkLYN, Feb. IS. 8.-The crowd of troll ley car strikers who went out on strike six weeks or more ago that applied for re- instatement at thsoffice Of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad company jammed Monta- que street from Clinton street almost to the city hall square this morning. MT. Bogardus says it would take all day to reg ister the men s names and take the address of the men, and he promised to give them work in the order of their applications as vacancies were made on his system.
 The strikers are still muttering threats against President Norton. They said they would have been glad to have called off the strike on his line, but that when they went to get their back pay he compelled them to cut of the company's buttons on their clothes, and told them they would never again be employed by him.
 CHARGED WITH LIBEL.
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A PECULIAR DEATH.

MONTGOMERY, Feb. IS.-A special to the Advertiser from Brewton, Ala, says: horses of J. T. Booth took fright and be- gan to run. They ran into an obstruction and the sudden stop precipitated him and John Franklin, Jr., to the ground. A loaded gun in the buggy was discharged by the concussion, and the load struck Frank lin near the heart, causing instant death.
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On account of the inclem- ency of the weather the La dies Bazaar, under the aus pices of the ladies of Temple Emanuel, will be postponed until Monday, February 25.
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ADDITIONAL PULLMAN SERVICE VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY co.

Beginning Sunday January 27 instant, Southern Railway company will operate Pullman sleeping cars between Birming- ham and Winona, Miss, on trains 50 and ted to sleepers at Birmingham at p. m., and passengers arriving at Birmingham will be allowed to remain in them until a.. m 1-31-tf
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NEW ORLEANS ALL RIGHT.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 18.-There is a good prospect for fair and sunny weather for the mardi gras fetes. The bad weather of the past cold spell has almost cleared away. The streets are almost clear of snow and the sun was out awhile today. The railroads report everything in good condition.
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WANTED TO BUY.
 A stock of shoes at a bar gain. Address F. O. Box 584, AnniStOn, Ala. IanI8 T

NEW SLEEPING CAR TO FLORIDA.
 Pullman vestibule sleeping car for Jack sonville leaves Birmingham at 2:55 D. ID. daily for Jacksonville, via Southern rail- way, arriving at 9:45 a. m. Call on Jack w. Johnson, union ticket agent, for reser- vations. 1l-22 tues&sth urs If
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DIED.

At the family residence, 2S13 Fifth ave- nue, at 1O30 a. m. the 18th, MRS. ADA JosEPHTHALL, stepdaughter of Mai. Charles Wheelock. Funeral at p. m. Tuesday, the 18th, at Church of the Advent. Friends of the family are invited.
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THE SAME OLD SONG.

DOVER. Del. ,. Feb. 18.-The iftieth bal lot in the contest for United States senator was taken today by the legislature and re- suited as follows: Higgins, republican, I, 8; Addicks, republican, g. Massey. repnbli- can, 4; Woicott, democrat, '; Tunnell, democrat, 1. Absent, 2. Necessary to choice, IS.
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Why are sunbeams like Prices Cream Baking Powder? Because both are abso- lutely pure.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19

FAST .-The snow and ice, which for several days past has covered streets, sidewalks and housetops, is fast disappearing, and where once all was white and clean there is now nothing to be seen but mud and slush. A good rain would finish what Old Sol has begun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Drs. Davis have removed their offices to their new infirmary, 2031 Avenue G, corI ner of Twenty first street. 2-17-1m
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INFERIOR COURT CRIMINAL BUSH

can no longer take criminal business. 1 have more time for civil matters. Office aud room at 10Sh North Twentieth street. Prompt constables. .lt JOHN J. MCDAvID,
 Notary Public and ex- Officio J. P. , 10 2t
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Worlds fair experts found on analysis Dr. Price's Baking Powder absolutely
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19

A TREAT IN SToRE.-The ladies are es- pecially invited to witness the parade of the s'Si Plunkard' band, which begins at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Splendid mu- SIC will be made, and all will have chance to hear the greatest whistler on earth.
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Use less of Dr. Price's Baking Powder than of any other, because it's absolutely Dura.
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"IT AT ONCE FEELS GOOD"

VESW It warns, soothes, and strengthens
 XHN in every case of pain, inflammation, . VbM,Aand weakness. Nothing like Cuti. Anti- Pain Plaster.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19

THE "NAPoLEoNIc.''- ''-Every body con tinues to talk about the "Napoleonic' at O'Brien's opera house Thursday night. The Southern club has engaged seven rows of seats in the parquet, and the private interested in Col. Wilson K. Brown's ap- pearance before a Birmingham audience. He is a veritable Napoleon, and his voice is superb. Those who fail to secure tickets will miss a rare treat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-19
Little Warrior Coal Company, ss. ,s. Creditors of.

F The Little Warrior Coal company having executed to the undersigned, for the benefit of it's creditors a deed conveying all it's property creditors of said company are re- quested 10 file with my attorneys. Ward and Campbell, of Birmingham, duplicates of their demands, with statements showing for what, when and by whom made,
 2-15-1Ot CHARLES A. O'NEIL, Trustee.
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LOCAL LACONICS
Gathered, Noted and Condensed by Age-Herald Reporters-Generai
 Resume of Happenings.

PATRONS WELL PLEASED. The resi- dents of the South Highlands and all who use the Highland Avenue and Belt dummy line are very much pleased with the trains, which have been overhauled, and which look very much better.
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A NEEDED IMPRovEMENT.-Once again Uncle Sam has seen fit to accommodate the public by placing two new and large mail boxes at the union depot to be used in cases of emergency. One of the boxes is for west and southbound mail, while the other is for north and eastbound. Some time ago two boxes were at the depot, but an in- spector of equipment came along and had them taken down. Now these boxes have been put up simply to accommodate the public in cases of emergencies, and it is re- quested that people do not load them with mail that would be dispatched quicker from the postoffice.
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COLUMBIAN TEACHERS BUREAj

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AGENTS WANTED.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
  EOR RENTING four room houses close in T in good repair and cheap. J. D.. Cros- fhwaite, 116la 21st street. " 2t NOR RENT-The finest two-story brick livery n stable in the city; must be seen to be ap- preciated must be rented: make me an offer. J. D. Crosthwaite, 11sl3 21st street 2 IT 2t
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~ w. RATLIFF, Contractor, Builder. C1cs U. Confederate Veteran headquarters. No lS23I2 2d avenue. Z1 ln
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FOR SALE.
 5ox24o, Avenue H and 23d street. three houses, $500 cash. bargain. ee+ -'
 FOR RENT. 26l6 9th avenue, rooms, $10; 262e 7th avenue, rooms, Ss; 22l3 9th avenue A rooms, S1e; handsome residence on south Highlands near goth street, $25. 4O-acre in.srom court house, well watered, under
 d house and barn; rent $1o per
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CHARGED WITH LIBEL. BERLxH. IF: 3a. signor 1I2ie<,Ii q.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

I OsT-on 1st avenue, between 18th and 22d IL streets, morocco .pocketbook. silver mounted, with name Miss Saiile Long en- gravel on side Finder please return same to this office.
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FOR SALE.

DIGGEsT BARGAIN SOUTH-161-acre farm. D eleven head of Jerseys and two of the best paying minerals. Chemist test of value, kaolin, $l5 per ton; baryta, SIT .50 to SIS. 0U per ton. Write for information. samples or mineral and price. A. H. Tuls, TamPa Sta tion, Calhoun county, Ala. "A U