davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-CRoPs, &C.

Both says
There has been a continuance of mild
weather in the winter heat States and the
position of the plant il ot materially chang
ed, although there is d lack of snow protec-
ton, and in some localities freezing and
thawlng is telling quite seriously ON the
growth.
Reports regarding interior offerings;of wheat
continue to reflect the tendency to hold for an
I'M crease in values, and receipts at primary
markets show decrease as compared with a
week ago.
In reference to corn it may be said that Of
ferings continue in fairly liberal volume and
the week has developed practically nothing of
note.
The wheat market has shown an advancing
tendency with more speculative interest, and
the week closes with wheat for May delivery
lie higher than the same time last week.
Corn and oats have also received little
more attention and prices have shown an up
ward tendency in this direction.
May wheat at Chicago closed 15c below
the highest point of the week, 2sc above
the lowest point, and lie higher than week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed &c
below the highest point of the week, &c above
the lowest point, and &c higher than a~week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
2,233, 900 bushels for the week, against 2,942,.
600 the preceding week, and 1,415,000 last
year.
Corn receipts were 4, 25S, 900 bushels. against
4,729, 900 the preceding week, and 1897 900 last
year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

The man vino eats because he Is hungry is,
thus far, on a level with the brutes. The
man who stops eating the moment his hunger
is appeased is the wise man. Nature needs
no more food than she calls for. Continued
excess brings about indigestion or dyspepsia
and mental power; and an accumulation of
aches pains and many dangerous local
maladies
The stomach nor can do nothing alone
We must appeal to some artiicially digested
food which can also digest other foods. That
is to say, we must use the Shaker Digestive
Cordial The effect is prompt and cheering.
The chronic pain and distress ceases. APP.
petite presently reyiYes. Flesh and vigor
gradualy come back, and the sufferer re-
covers. But he must be careful in future A
trial bottle fer 10 cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
The Question Of a Primary Election
to be Determined by Vote In
Mass.Meetlng.

At a meeting of the Democratic Committee,
held on Tuesday night of last week, to adopt
plan to determine the question, whether or
not primary election should be held to
nominate candidates for the Municipal Off
ces to be chosen at the election on Thursday,
May 2Sth, the following resolutions were
adopted unanimously
1. Resolved, That Democratic mass meet
ing primary to last from IL m. to 10 O'CLOCK
D. m. be held on the 18th day OF February,
| 1896. at some central and convenient place to
be hereafter determined.
2. Resolved, That there shall be judges OF
election, two to be selected by this Committee
and two by the chairman of the recent mass
meeting. all of whom shall be weli-knOWn
Democrats, and so familiar with the voters OF
the city that they can discriminate as to the
eligibility of the electors.
8. Resolved, That there shall be regular
ballot box, and two classes of printed tickets,
one class containing the words. FOR pTl-
mary election" the other class the words
Against primary election"
4, Resolved, That each voter shall write MS
name on the back of his ballot and hand 1t to
one of the judges, who will deposit 1t IN the
ballot box.
S. Resolved, That all contests shall be de-
cided by two of the judges Zone representing
each side) so as not to interrupt the voting.
When the Judges cannot agree, they are en-
powered to call in a third party:
6. Resolved, That no ballot shall be count
ed which does not bear the name of the voters
on its back.
7. Resolved. That all Democratic voters OF
the city of Staunton, and those democrats
who will be entitled to vote at the ensuing
spring election, may participate IN this pri-
mary mass meeting. ~
5. Resolved, That the judges. when they
proceed to count the ballots. shall first cheek
them with the poll books OF the CITY OF
Stanton, and no ballot shall be counted I'M
less cast by duly registered voter OF the city
except as provided in section %. >,
| 9. Resolved, That majority of the VOTES
SO cast shall determine the question OF a
Democratic primary.
TO- Resolved, That the Democratic news
papers of Staunton be requested to publish
| these resolutions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
A Railroad Survey.

The G. G. O. railway has a large corps of
engineers at Huntersville, in Pocahontas
county, W. Va, surveying line which if
built will extend from White Sulphur to that
point. The corps began work at the village
above named and seems to be doing very
thorough work on the proposed line. 1t is
just about thirty-two miles between the points
named and there are but two small divides to
overcome, most of the road running through
level land. No short line of road built by
that company could open such field of ore
and timber, on SO small an outlay for con-
structiOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
MAR RACES.

HAMILTON-HELMS.- At Mcdowell, High
land county, Wednesday,, January 18th, by
Rev. F. M. Totten, Mr.. William 7. Hamilton
to Miss LeOla s. Helms.
CONNER-HANDLEY.- Lewisburg, W. Va,
Wednesday night, January 29th- by Rev.
William X. Marshall, Mr.. Edward Conner tC
Miss L. Kate Handley, eldest daughter OF
Mr.. John A. Handley-both OF Lew1Sburg,
VIVA.
COINER-HUITT.-At Conover, N. c., at
O'Clock, p M, Wednesday, Jan uary 18th. by
Rev. C. A. Weiss, pastor of the Lutheran
Church, Mr.. Casper L. Conner of Waynesboro
Va, to Miss Cora Huitt.
They will reside in WayneSbOrO.
PALMER-FITCH.- February LIST, at Lynd-
hurst, John S. Palmer and Lee Fitch.
N-LACKEY.-February 3rd, in Staun-
ton, John A. Quinn and Pidge Lackey.
Observation-Disclosures 30th, at Church
Vile, N. H. Stoyer and Matte w. Smith.
FLOYD BALDWIN. = January Goth. neal
Deerfeld, Thomas G.. Floyd and Bessie G.
Baldwin.
MISUNDERSTANDING 27th, at Messy Creek
James M. Bare and Lou Anna Bible, both OF
Augusta.
FLOYD-BALDWIN.-A Deerfeld, Va, Jan
uary 9th, by Rev. J. H. H. Wfnfree Mr.
Thomas G. Floyd to Miss Bessie G. Baldwin
daughter of j. W. Baldwin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

Just AFTER the conc fusion of the revival ser
vices in the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at Woodstock last Wednesday night,
Walter K. Haas, of that place, a well-known
young man, about % years of age, while
laboring under temporary alteration of the
mind, attempted to take the>life of Miss Lucy
Mccain, one of the organists of the church,
and one of Woodstock's most popular young
ladies' As she was on her way home he shot
at her three times with a 3S.calibrc pistol,
and then shot himself in the left breast Just
over the heart, the ball passing entirely
through his BODY JeaIousv was the cause
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Death of a citizen of Highland.

Mr. Wesley W. Benson, one of the best
known citizens of Highland, died on the 18th
at his boarding house in Monterey. and was
buried from the Presbyterian church at o.
clock.
Mr.. Benson was 81 years of age; was Con
federate soldier, and had been a prominent
figure in the politics and public interest of the
cQuntrV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

The following poem is from the pen Of DR..
Jno. e. Lockridge SO long and favorably
known as a physician at Mt. Scion in this coun
ty. how practicing physician of Indianapolis
Indiana. His wife, now deceased, was Miss
Margaret L, Koiner, and was a woman Of
great literary ability and taste. The poem
appeared in the Indianapolis Sentinel Of Jan
uary 26th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Royal Arcanum Supper.

The annual supper of the Royal Arcanum
was given at the Virginia Hotel on the 28th
ultimo. The tables were forally decorated,
the Italian orchestra was there, and the sup
per was of the best. Among the invited
guests present were Grand Regent ]. J. Jami-
son of Alexandra, Past Grand Regent W. F.
Irvine of Norfolk, Judge Lyman Chalkley,
Rev. M. L. Wood. Rev. r. G. Jet and ReY.
II. f. Shealy.
Mrs. Emma Banton, wife of Mr.. Thomas
Banton, who lives about four miles north of
Lewisburg, one day last week killed large
chicken hawk that measured four feet three
inches from tip to tip. The hawk had swoop-
ed down upon chicken in the yard and Mrs
Banton ran with large wide board and clap
ped it on his hawkship, holding him to the
ground until her mother-in-law came with an
axe and cut its head off.-Greenbri hadepen
dent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Appointment of Committee.

In accordance with the action of the meet
ing of the citizens, authorizing the Chairman
to appoint Committee on the question of
the extension of the limits of the city, he ap-
pointed the following
Major Jed Hotchkiss, chairman, M. E.
Miller, M. F. Peterfish, Henry Hutchinson,
E. III. Heatwole, R. L. Gray, A. G. Braxton
James r. Taylor, Jr., NJ. T. Bergen, Captain
Thomas d. Ransom, G. c. Tomson, NJ. N.
Bradley.
This Committee will report to future
meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
"how Gen. Banks was Fooled"

We invite attention to the story on the 4th
page of this issue, written expressly for the
SPECTATOR by an intelligent gentleman of this
county. 1t will be read with interest.
On Wednesday night shortly after 10 o.
clock, in Richmond, William Meadors, a
well-known painter, while under the influence
of whiskey, shot and killed Maggie Driver, a
woman with whom he had been intimate fo1
several years, and fired fatal bullet into his
own head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Mr.. James 3, Pace,s Assets,

1t is now pretty well assured that the as
signed estate of Mr.. James B. Pace is to be
wound up very shortly. Indications now are
that that gentleman's property will pay every
dollar of his Indebtedness, and leave him a
handsome balance and it is predicted, that
Mr.. Pace would again be in business within a
month or So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well-informed, to do
pleasantly and effectually what was former
ly done 10 the crudest manner and disagree
ably as well. To cleanse the system and
break up colds headaches, and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup
Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

The ground hog predicts good weather for
the next six weeks, but it is not safe to rely
too implicitly on it. 1t may be well to keep
plenty of fuel on hand, and be prepared for
the worst.
The Alexandria Times says that when the
grounding "came out Sunday morning he
saw his shadow and saw it SO plainly that he
must have gone back to his hole on a dead
Alexandria and good weather for Staunton.
For his partially for Staunton we
thank him, and hope he will make his
promise good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Republican District and State Con-
- VentIOnS.

The Republican Convention of this Con-
gresslonal District will meet in this city on
April 22nd, and the State Convention on the
next day, April 23rd, also in this city.
The District Convention will elect two
delegates to the National Republican Con-
vention to be held IN St. Louis, Mo-, one
elector and five members of the State
Committee.
The State Convention will elect four dele
gates at large to the National Convention. an
electoral ticket for the State, and appoint
canvassers at large for the several Compression
al Districts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
CRIMINAL CASES IN COUNTY COURT.

CRIMINAL GASES IN COUNTY COURF.
In the case of the Commonwealth vs.. W. s..
Hull, indicted for HOUSEKEEPING and larceny,
the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty and
the accused was discharged. He was defend
ed by D. s. Henkel.
On Saturday, Herbert Smith was tried on
the charge of grand larceny, was found guilty
and the jury fixed his term in the penitentiary
at one year. He was defended by D. s. Hen
KEEL of Basic City.
The trial of Stuart Andrews, charged with
murder, that was set for yesterday, was not
then tried for want of absent witnesses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va. January 18th, 1895.
Summerson
- VS..
SummersOn's Admir-, &c.
All parties interested in the above entitled
cause pending in the Circuit Court of Augusts
county, TAKE NOTICE, that l, pursuant to de
cree entered in said cause ON the Goth day O.
May, 1895, shall, at my office, in the city o.
StauntOn, Va. on
SATURDAY, THE 18th OF FEBRUARY, 1896,
proceed to take, state, and settle the, follow
ing accounts
1st.-An account Of the facts in connection
with the sale of the property in the bill men
toned, to Lizzie A. Moore. Whether there i
any acceptance of the said property and par
performance of the contract by payment o
the purchase money and taking possession o.
the property.
2nd.-An account OF the amount due from
Lizzie "A. Moore on account of the purchase
money or said property, and to whom ant
when she has paid anything on account of tn
purchase alleged In the bill.
3rd.-Any other matters deemed pertinen
py myself or required to be stated by any par
ty in interest.
J. M. QUARLES,
Jan ID 4tS Master Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
To the Friends of the Spectator.

The SPECTATOR this week has been mailed
to a number of persons who are known to be
friendly toward it, but are not now sub
scribers. We hope as soon as the paper
appears in their houses again they may feel
the necessity of having it come regularly, and
Will notify US to continue it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Caught Between Cars.

Samuel Pollock, Jr., of Ronceverte, W. Va,
brakeman on the G. & o. Ry., was caught be-
tween the cars at Allegheny Station, and had
three ribs and his wrist broken. He was
taken to his home at Ronceverte and is doing
as well as could be expected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
loCaI-OpctoN.

Local option elections will be held in all the
| Magisterial districts of Allegheny county on
the 10th of March. The result in one district
will not affect the result in another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Drowned In New River.

On Saturday week, four men in the employ
of the G. & 0. Ry., were crossing New RIVER
In boat which was upset, and three were
drowned-Geo. Higgins of Sewell and Layton
Jacobs and Stuart Propts of Nuttalburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICES.
fab 1-1yr

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, Jan. 18th, 1896.
The Basic City Bank
VS..
Swain, E. T., ct al.
All parties Interested in the above-styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
county OF Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that, pursu-
ant to an order of said Court, entered Dec. 10
1895, shall, at my office in Staunton. Va, on
FEBRUARY Is, 1896,
proceed to take, state, and report the follow
ing accounts
lst.-An account of the assets, real, and per
s0nal, owned by the Basic City Bank.
2nd.-An account Of the liabilities of said
bank.
3rd.-An account showing who are the present
stockholders OF said bank; how much has beer
paid by, and how much is still due from, eacf
stakeholder to said bank, and the standing o.
each stakeholder with the bank
4th.-An account between the stockholders
equalizing them, and showing how the assetf
OF said bank, after the payment of its iabilities
should be distributed among them;
5th.--Any other matters deemed pertinent
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Jan Eats Commissioner in Chancery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

Thomas Edwards, an engineer on the Ches-
apeake & Ohio railway, has been notified that
he is one of several heirs to an immense fort
une that has just been settled by litigation in
the courts of New York city. He still con-
tinues to run his engine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
BASIC CITY BRIEFS.

Mrs. James Blake was buried from the Bap.
fist church in Waynesboro on the End day OF
this month. Her remains were brought home
from Albenlarle county, where she died.
R. W. Allen, Esq, agent for the new cleo
trio railroad recently chartered, is now in Mel
son county securing the right of way. This
is the eastern arm of the Basic City and Bridge
water electric road.
T. ]. FIavin is building a new restaurant
building near the Chesapeake & Ohio r K.
Depot to be occupied by Frank Ellis, when
completed.
The protracted meeting for more than three
weeks conducted here by Revs. Marquis and
Stuart, two evangelists from Richmond, is still
largely attended. Considerable interest has
been awakened.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
a Boy Has His Leg Broken

On Monday of last week, little Charley
O'Donnell, aged II years, son of Thos. ODon
nell, Janitor of the Opera House, fell from a
stable left on Sears Hill, and had one of his
legs broken in two places between the ankle
and knee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
Gludness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills which vanish before proper ef.
forts gentle effort efforts
rightly directed, There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tionyof the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt.
ly removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internT
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, IN order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, thatyou have the genuine article.
which is manufactured bytf,e California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by ali e9-
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of COCO health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need Of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede verywhere, Syyupof
Figs stands highest and is most lassely
used and gives most general satisfaction
fab 1-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
PRESBYTERIAN REVIVAL AT CHURCH
WILLIE.

Between twenty and thirty persons were re-
ceived into the Presbyterian church al
Churchville last Sunday. Special services
have been held in that church for the past
four weeks. The Rev. c. M. Howard who
was present at that meeting. is now in
Waynesboro, and will go from there to Union
Church. this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
CITY EXTENSION.

A large meeting was held Monday night in
the Hall. of the StoDewalI Jackson Camp in
furtherance of the project of extending the
+ city limits. s. d. Timberlake presided. and
J. r. Taylor, jr., acted as Secretary
Major Jed Hotchkiss Chairman of the Com
mittee previously appointed reported its &C.
ton, and exhibited map showing what
boundary would be included in the proposed
extension.
A. G. Braxton read the bill which the Leeis-
lature would be asked to pass To accommo-
date those who held county offices, and whose
residences would be within the proposed city
limits, the act provides that they may be per.
mitted to hold their offices and reside in the
city.
Another bill was also read which provides
that until the year 1900 all taxes in excess of
sixty cents-the regular county levy-received
from the taxpayers who are included in the
city shall go toward improving their roads and
streets.
On motion the two bills were referred to the
City Council with the request that that body
push them as rapidly as possible; and the
Council is also requested to have the proposed
extension surveyed Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

Elk, President Harrison vows that he
will never, no never, consent to be a
candidate for nomination again for
President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARX EFT

OF better average grade than last week;
Gnefe were as many tops and more OF the mid
die and lower grades. In the make up of the
punches the top values fully held their own,
but In some Of the others &c decline was re-
ported. Prices of beef cattle this week ranged
as follows
Generally rated first quality. 5X@44
Medium or good fair quality. 2A@34
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
MICH Cows."The market is active at Soa45
CALvEs.-veal calves and heavy calves are
both dull. Vealssen at 4a5xc per lb, and
roughs $4a7 per head.
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, February 8, 1896.
SWINE.-Arrivalst this week IA, 773 head. Trade
was fair for the liberal receipts. western
hogs sold at 4 60aS4 so per LOO lbs gross and
nearby 50a$4 60 per loo lbs gross. Roughs
3 50e$3 rs per 100 lbs gross.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts 1851 head.
Sheep sold at 2Aa34 cents per Id, common to
fair 1Ka2k cents per Id. Lambs 3Ka4A cents
CALvEs.-Receipts 2l6 head and sales were at
4a5K cents per Id. Rough 3a$7 per head.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Monday, February 8, 1896.
BEEvEs -Receipts for two days 1888 head; on
ordinary to prime 90a$4 S., tops 81 20. oxen
62Xa$3 &c. bulls 2 35a$3 Is, cows 50aN 30
Cables quote American steers firm at ~ all
cents per 10 dressed weight; refrigerator beel
CALVES Receipts zoo head; shade lower;
veals bass choice IS 5, barnyard calves 2 25a
So %. Westerns 75a$3 so; all sold.
sale 10 900; slow; sheep steady; lambs general
~ steady; choice stock closed firm. Poor TO
choice z5a<3 So export wetherS 4a&4 ., LAMBS
12Ha$5 Tx. choice and extra 20a$5 Is; 70 cars
unsold.
Hoes Receipts 1850 head; on sale $50 head
steady to nrm; at 25a$4 Is, pigs 3Qa$4 %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

Justice Rodger A. Pryor, of the New YORK
Supreme Court, has decided that police have
no right to throttle and force a man unuef
arrest to have his picture taken for the
Rogues' Gallery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

LAxoL is the lest medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
" Staunton, Va, Jan. 10, 1896
Frank T. Ware
VS..
Kenneth Mccoy, Admir-, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above-styled
cause, now pending in the Court of Hustine
for the city Of StauntOn, TAKE NOTICE. thai
pursuant to an order'of said Court, entered IL
said cause Dec. 18th, 1895, shall, at my offlc
in StauntOn, Va, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report:-
lst.-What property Lucy Gonney died seized
2nd.--What debts bind said property, and
what debts are owed by the estate of Lucy
GOfney, decd.
3rd.-What is the annual rental value of SAID
property.
4th.-Who are the heirs at-law of said Lucy
Gonney, decd.
5th.-Any other matters deemed pertinent
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Carter Braxton, Pa.
Jan 15-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05
stanton Markets.

STAUNTON. VA, Feb. 4, 1896.
The only changes are in corn, wheat and
clover seed. Wheat and clover-seed have
gone up slightly, but corn has fallen. We
now quote corn at 80 to IS cts; wheat 70 to 70
cts; and clover-seed SO to $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-05

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THE SPEC
TATOR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR