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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
SULTAN is 0BDURATE,.
Have a Stormy Interview
with Abdul Hamid.
Copyrghted. 1s9G. by the Associated Press

Copyrighted 1896 by the Associated Press
Constantinople, Dec. 2S-The Russian
ambassador on Saturday, acting in con-
cert with the representatives Of Great
Britain, France, Italy. Germany and
Austria. had al audience with the Sui
tan, Abdul Hamid, one OF many
such interviews which have taken place
that Of 4 better administration of the
affairs of the Turkish empire.
The Russian diplomat began by warn
ing the Sultan and the Turkish govern
ment that if the revenues coded for the
payments of the Turkish debt were
touched, the European control Of the
finances of the empire would become in
evitable
N. De Nelidoff. the Russian ambassa-
dor. further informed the Sultan that
the Gar guaranteed his personal safety
and engaged himself tomaintain the Sui
tan'S supremacy in the event of severe
measures being necessary upon the part
of the powers.
Sultan Defies the Powers.
The Sultan. however. remained OBJ
durate. refusing his consent TO any mea-
sure of control financial or otherwise,
by the powers.
To this the Russian ambassador replied
that the condition of the Turkish en-
pire placed the throne and the caliphate
in imminent peril.
Thereupon Abdul Hamid remarked
impressively:
Il may be the last of the caliphs. but
/ will never become L second khedive."
In addition to these warnings NJ De
NelidoH sent note to the Turkish gov
eminent and to the palace and the most
significance is attached to it in diplo-
matte circles. He pointed out in precise
terms the necessity for the Sultan fol-
LOWING the advice of the noUnrS
acting in complete agreement with their
plans for improving the situation. warn
ing them once more that the Sultan's re-
fuSal to do SO involves the most disagr
able consequences.
To Hold Another Meeting.
The ambassadors of the powers will
meet again in order to discuss the situa-
ton and will reassemble in future twice
a week until they complete their recon-
mendations to the Sultan and his adj
visers.
The ENJOYS acting together viii hence
forth maintain the stricteSt secrecy re-
garding their deliberations and the action
taken or contemplated and will not even
inform the ENJOYS of the other powers
of the decisions reached.
The latest steps upon the part OF the
powers are once again reported to have
produced profound impression at the
Kiosk and in pursuance of the issuing
of the amnesty decree, Armenian pris-
oners in Asia Minor and this city and
vicinity are being released daily in
patches OF fifteen.
Alliance with Germany.
New York. Dec. 2S.-A special to the
World from Washington says the state
ment that Il secret alliance exists be-
tween Germany and the Sultan of TuT
key is made in Letter from Constanti
nople received by prominent official of
the state department. The letter was
written by one high i'll authority in the
Turkish government and explains that
the alliance is for the purpose of thwart-
ing Russian and English encroachment
in the SultanS dOuinionS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
JANUARY.

Gu! springs New Year from the womb Of
Iimn
And wrapt in SHOWS and Tapped on icy knees,
Finds Winter all abroad upon the leas,
With every tree pricked out in sparkled
rine;
And so begins with painful steps to climb
ThrO windy ways and many a boisterous
breeze,
That hinder the young year in lands like
these.
Until she reach again her fair. full prime
0 since each shifting year that comes and
goes
With birth and gradual growth and slow de-
cay,
Marvels of Natures resurrection-throeS
And perfect glOres of bright Summers stay,
For end of all has falling leaves and SHOWS
Keep Heavens Tomorrow to crown Earth's
Today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
MRS. BEECHER INJURED.
She will Probably Never be Able to
Walk Again Without
Clutches.

Stamford. Conn. Dee. 2S.-Mrs. Henry
Ward .Beecher, of Brooklyn, y. Y, sus-
tanned serious accident yesterday which
may result in making her Il cripple for
the remainder of her life. Mrs. Beecher
is visiting 1T the residence of her SON
in-law, the Rev. Samuel Scoville. in this
city. She was attacked with dizziness
and in falling broke her hip in such
a manner that she will probably never
walk again without the use of crutches.
Owing to the advanced age, 81 years,
Mrs. Beecher's condition is admittedly
serious. although there is thought to
be no immediate danger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
FAILURE AT MARQUETTE.
Dry Goods House of Louis Grabow err
SuSDeKdS.

Marquette. Mich. Dee. 2S.-[Speciall
The retail dry goods house of Louis
Grabower suspended business this morn
ing and the store is now in the hands
of J. Krolich & Co.. holders of a first
chattel mortgage. Grabower was the
leading dry goods dealer in this city and
had q large branch store at Baraga
which is also involved in the failure.
Owing to light trade and pressure from
creditors GraboWer last week filed chat,
tel mortgages aggregating $4,000 on his
stock, securing certain creditors, chief
among them being Krolch & Co., whose
mortgage covers $4,000.
Last Saturday four Of the unsecured
creditors. led by Stein & Swartz of
Cleveland. instituted replevin proceedings
to recover their goods. Krolich & Co.
at once foreclosed under their mortgage.
hence the closing of the stores this morn
ing. Grabower claims his assets are
ample to pay all creditors in time if no
further complications arise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
SUICIDE OF A BANKER.
financial Reverses Cause Otto VVasmans-
dorff of Chicago to Kill Himself

Chicago, H., Dec. 2S-Suffering from
depression. caused by financial reverses.
Otto Wasmansdorff, a well-known bank
er of this city, today fired bullet into
his brain and died almost instantly. He
killed himself in front hall bedroom at
his home on Cleveland avenue at II
o'clock this morning His sons, William
G. and Otto. Jr who were in the parloi
beneath their fathers bedroom, heard
the report Of the revolver and rushed up
stairs. Running into the room the horri-
fed sons saw their father lying on the
bed, dying, a 32-caliber revolver lying at
his side He had shot himself in the
right temple and Il tiny stream Of blood
was flowing down his cheek Every
thing in the room was in perfect order
The deed apparently had been deliberate
" Dlonnp6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
CUT OFF THEIR HEADS.
Punish ment Melted Out to Gang Of
Chinese Counterfeiters.

San Francisco. Cal. Dee. 2S.-Accord-
ing to the latest advices from the Orient,
Ii Ka Chuch, the superintendent of the
Canton police, on November % seized Il
large number Of counterfeit Chinese
coins ard materials for their manufac~
ture. The chief coiner. Cheng Tung,
and his confederates, Chan Mui, Use
Sang and others, were arrested. An
imperial decree from Picking commanded
the immediate decapitation of the three
abOve-named offenders.
The Canton viceroy reported in an
other memorial the capture of two no.
torious pirate junks in the open sea near
Tan Chow by the military officials. a
decree was issued on the 10Th Of No
caDtiyeS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
EISTEDDFOD CLOSES.
Prizes Awarded for Solos, Duets. Choir
uses and Choir Singing.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec 2S-The second
day of the annual Welsh Eistedfod
closed a very successful and enjoyable
meeting. The old hall was crowded
yesterday afternoon and evening, and the
work OF the singers was generously aO-
plauded. Among the prizes awarded by
ID. Prothero, the adjudicator, are:
Baritone sole-James r. Roberts of Allie
ghany.
Alto solo-Mrs. w. J. Jones of Pittsburg.
soprano and alto duet-Miss Anna Brusser
of DelphoS, o., and Mrs. Owens OF Ada O.
Female chorus, twenty-five to thirty
voices, prize S50-Awarded to the Pittsburg
choir.
Mixed choirs, prize s100-Awarded to
gainesville choir over choirs from Pittsburg,
Niles ana Ada, ..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
FUNERAL OF KATE FIELD.
The Body Cremated and the Ashes Sent
to H. II. kOhIsaat.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 2S.-The
final obsequies over the remains of the
late Kate Field were held in Trinity
church yesterday afternoon. The large
editice was crowded to the doors with
the best-known people of the city. The
chancel, in front of which the casket
rested, was mass of plants and beauti-
full floral pieces sent by people from all
parts of the country. Gov. Budd was
represented by his staff in full uniform
and a number of foreign consuls federal
officials and the heads of all state and
municipal departments were present
The services were conducted by the Rev
George e, Wolf and were according to
the ritual of the Episcopal church The
body was cremated and the ashes will
be sent to FL. II. Kohlsaat OF Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
SIX MINERS KILLED.
Terrible Explosion Of Gas in Princeton
Ind, Coal Mine.

md, Coal Mine.
Princeton. Ind. Dec 2S.-The explo-
sion of gas III the Princeton shaft Satur-
day night was not SO serious as believed
Six miners were killed. while one is mis-
sing and is believed to be dead. Eight
men were rescued almost lifeless, but it
is thought they will recover The dead
are: James Rel. Theodore Faber. John
Holmes. Carl Ponylite, John Ernest and
Robert Maule, son of the president and
secretary Of the company Those rescued
Thomas Thice (colored), William Brook
or. James Turner, David Nolan. Arthur
Colgate (coored). James Cruise (colored)
The missing is Robert Ponylite, head
blacksmith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
IN ANNUAL SESSION.
Meeting of the American Economic As
ISOLATION Begins at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2S-The ninth
annual meeting of the American Eco
nomic association will begin this evening
at John Hopkins university and will
continue until Thursday. The pro-
gramme has been arranged so as to
provide for more general discussion than
usual
This evening the members Of the asso-
citation will hear an address of welcome
by Rev. Daniel c.. Gilman, president
of the Johns Hopkins university. Prof.
Henry c.. Adams, of the University of
Michigan, president Of the associa ton
will respond, and deliver his annual adj
dress. the topic being: ''The Relation
of Economies to Jurisprudence" A re<
centiOn will follow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Young woman oanoDaepeu.

Denver, Col, Dec. 2S.-For ten days
Miss Annie \. Stevens. step-daughter of
J. L. Hodges, deputy county clerk. has
been lying speechless and paralyzed.
The opinion of physicians, supported by
circumstances of the case. Indicate that
the young lady was sandbagged as she
was entering her home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Grew OF Bark Neptune Saved.

New Orleans, La. Dec 2S.-The
steamer Queensmore. Capt Gross, from
London, arrived here. having on board
Capt. TObiasson and his son. mate and
crew of the Norwegian bark Neptune.
picked up on December 8, in latitude 45.
longitude 13 west
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Nj. CIenenceau III.

Paris, Dee. 2S.-M Clemenceau. the
distinguished statesman. is seriously III.
He was born in 1S41 and in 1888 ran
against tha ~ erln of Tor the presidency
16S 10 1853 cast for the latter, who was
declared elected ON account of seniority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
BIG EASTERN FAILURE.

Tie Laconia, n. H., Car Company Goes
Under with Heavy Liabilities.
Laconia. \. H, Dec. 2S.-The Laconia
Car company was petitioned into an in
voluntary insolvency today. The total
liabilities are placed at SGT 900 and as
sGts at S4OT 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Two Rurnen TO Death.

Providence r. T., Dec. 2S.-Gregory
Kirchbaum and his wife were burned to
death in their home at Johnston today.
The building was partially consumed by
the fire, which resulted from the ex-
ploS:on of 4 llmD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
FERRY BOAT BURNED.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Sustains
n Serious Loss

New York, Dec. 2S.-The double
decked ferryboat New Brunswick. owred
by the Pennsylvania Railway company,
was burned to the waters edge today.
Loss about $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
TWELVE MEN DROWN.

Serious Loss CT 1 lie by the Wreckias of
n Fishing Smack. s~ss
Malaga, Dec. 2S.-A fishing smack be-
longing to this place has been wrecked.
drowning twelve men aud several chill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
BOY SUICIDGD.
i Family of Ten Persons Engulfed with
a Number of Cattle,

Dublin. Dec pa family of ten
persons and number of cattle have
been egulfed by the subsiding of Il
bog of 100 acres near Castle Isla nd,
County Kerry. 1t is stated that other
persons were drowned at the same time
81 Dlaca
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Imprisonment for Life.

Havana, Dec. 2S.-Julio Sangnilly. the
American citizen who was arrested in
1898, charged with conspiring against
the government, and who was sentenced
by courtmartial to life Imprisonment. APP
pealed and obtained civil trial, which
has been going on for some time pa st.
was formally sentenced today to ii3i-
prisonment for life and to pay half the
expenses of the trial. He was subse-
quently declared insolvent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-30
Three Friends to be LibeIed.
Germany Has Not Taken a

Berlin, Dec. 2S.-The representative
of the Associated press is informed that
not only has Germany not made repre-
sensations to Washington regarding
Cuba, as stated i'll a dispatch to the
Times from Paris. on Saturday last. but
Germany has not been approached on
this subject by any other power in any
way whatever.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

The demons of despair follow the foot
steps of the man whose ignorance or care.
lessness has loaded him with burden of
weakness and disease There is no royal
road to health. No one can trespass the
laws of nature and escape the consequences.
True, some may do what others may not
Each one has his limitations. The puzzle
is to understand it all. Before any one
thoroughly understands his SYSTEM many
mistakes are made. This IS rulnous 10
health, disastrous to pocket. What must 1t
not be for family of three, or four, or
half.dozen? In the average family, the
mother is the manager, the nurse, the gen.
eral Superintendent Her wisdom directs
the household She is responsible for man
ners morals, health. How necessary then
that she have able assistants. Most espec-
iallv in the matter of health. DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser was written
for her especial benefit 1t is what its name
Indicates home physician common.
sense medical adviser. its 1908 pages OF
Main language, with its 900 illustrations,
She will find ample descriptions of synp-
toms of failing health, with simple inexpen-
sive prescriptions for the arrest of disease.
It contains more information about the hui
man BODY in health and disease than any
other book ever published. 1t has had a
larger sale 1880, 600 copies at 81 50 each) than
any medical book in the English language.
This great book may be had absolutely free,
in paper covers, by sending twenty one
one cent stamps, to pay cost OF mailing
only, to Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
ISOLATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo. n. y.
If you prefer fine French cloth binding,
send ten cents extra (thirty-one cents in all).
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure Constipation.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
Eastbound.
No. 2.
Arrive Santa Fe
DAILY
Westbound,
No. 1.
Arrive Santa Fe
DAILY
CHICAGO & CALIFORNIA LIMITED

CHICAGO & CALIFORNIA LIMITED
Westbound, train No. 3 will leave Chi.
cago and st. Louis on successive We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, Kansas City and
Denver, Thursdays and Sundays arriving
at Santa Fe Mondays and Fridays. East
bound, train No. 4 will leave Los Angeles
and San Diego on successive Mondays
and Thursdays arriving at Santa Fe on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
These trains will be composed OF mag
niicent Pullman sleeper and Dining cars
between Chicago and Los Angeles, Buffet
and Smoking car between Kansas City
and Los Angeles, and connecting Parlor
car between Los Angeles and San Diego,
also through Pullman sleeper between
St. Louis (Via Wabash Ry.) and Los An
Through Pullman sleeper between
Lamy and Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo.
No EXTRA FARE will be charged on
these trains, but only first class transport
tation will be honored.
No DAY COACHES OR CHAIR CARS,
and passengers will be required to pay
seat or berth fare.
CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO EXPRESS
Trains No. l and 2 carry Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers between Chicago
and San Francisco, Los Angeles, 81 Paso
and the City of Mexico, dining cars be.
tween Chicago and Kansas City, free re-
clining chair cars between Chicago and
Ell Paso, vest Of Kansas City meals are
served at the famous Harvey eating
houses.
CONNECTIONS.
Close connections are made In Union
Depots at Chicago, Kansas City, Denver.
Colorado Springs and other principal
stations on the "Santa Fe Route" with all
lines diverging. For further particulars
call on any agent of the "Ssnta Fe Route
or tho undersigned.
b. 8. LUTZ, Agent, Santa Fe.
@. T. NICHOLSON, q. p. A., Chicago
City Ticket Ohice, First National Bank
Building.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

The wife of Mr.. Leonard Wells, of East
Brimfeld, Mass, had been suffering from
neuralgia for two days, not being able to
sleep or hardly keep still, when Mr..
Holden, the merchant there, sent her q
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and
asked that she give it a thorough trial.
On meeting Mr.. Wells the next day he was
told that she was all right, the pain bad
left her within two hours, and that the
bottle of Pain Balm was worth IS if IL
could not he had for less. For sale at 80
cents per bottle by all druggists.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

are you baldi Ia your clothing con.
stantly covered with dandruff-filthy
animal matter falling from diseased
scalpf Does your head ltchf Is it in
tested with sores and scahsf Is your
hair growing thinner year by year? Is
it dry and brittlef If 30, you have q
parasitic disease of the scalp, which you
are neglecting at great risk. Danderlne
will cure you quickly and permanently.
Money refunded in case of failure. For
sale at Fischer & Co.'s. Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
santa Fe Route California Limited.

santa Fe Route California Limited.
Leave Chicago 500 p. m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, Kansas City $3.50 a. m.
and Denver, $40 p. m. Thursdays and
Sundays, reaching Los Angeles in 70
hours and San Diego in rs hours from
Chicago. Connecting train from San
Francisco via Mohave. Returns Mon
days and Thursdays.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pull
man palace sleepere, buffet smoking car
and dining car. Most luxurious service
via any line.
Another express train carrying palace
and tourist sleepers leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire of local agent or
G. 7. NICHOLSON, G. P. A.,
A., T. & =. F. R'y,
Chicago.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
sUNBEAMs.

Madge-Suppose, dear, that You were
wheeling along the country road and q
tramp should attack you. Gould you
scream loud enough to be heardf
May-Quite unnecessary, my dear.
always wear my Parisians knickerbockers
on long wheeling cruise. They are
loud enough to wake the dead without
any expenditures of breath.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
A travelling man stopped at q farm

A travelling man stopped at farm
house, and in the morning. after paying
for his loding and breakfast, proceeded
to thank the hostess for the use of tooti
powder that he said was on the bureau
in the room he occupied. Why, said tht
lady, there was no tooth powder there
Yes there was, persisted the traveller; il
was in little tin box. Oh, dear, ex.
claimed the lady, in mingled surprise and
dismay, that was auntle's ashes. Aunty had
been cremated!
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

Wife Eat breakfast) : Oh, John! I'll bel
I know whom you gave your seat tt
coming home in the car last night.
John (who had been out all night hav
ing a quiet little game with the boys)--
Oh, don't be 80 foolish. How could vol
ever gussss Are you mind reader?
don't believe I gave my seat up at all.
Wlfe-Yes, you did. You dear, old BIO.
you let poor old Irishman have it. Fo
I heard you say in your sleep: Oh, that
all right, I'll stand Pat.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

Traveler-Can you give me room for
the night
Hotel Clerk can give you a room
but you won't get there tonight; it's on
the top floor.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

Are Yeu Geing to Californial
The Santa Fe Route has just placed on
sale tickets to southern California and
return at q rate OF $3.50, to San Fran
DISCO and return $68.yO, tickets good to
return at any time within six months
from date Of issue, stop-over privileges
allowed at any point on route. Pullman
palace and tourist slsepers running
through without change. For particulars
call on or address any agent OF tho Santa
Re Route. h. 8. Lurx, Agent,
Gao. I. NIoHoLsox, Santa Fe, N. n.
G. p. A., Chicago, III.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17

Good advice: Never leave homo on q
journey without bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhma Remedy.
For sale by all druggists.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
Tha rvo.thirds Rule.

James-What is the two-thirds rule!
Eamuels--At my house it means the
rule Of my wife and boy. And 1t goes
-Indianapolis Journal
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-17
This is what Salva-cea is doing.
VIM. TAYLOR, Bishop of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Africa,

his is what odlVa'Cea Is DOING.
! VIM. TAYLOR, Bishop of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Africa,
writes
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 1895.
~ know SALvA-cEA to be an ex-
cellent remedy. l have proved its
} healing virtues, both for bruises and
flesh wounds, and also to kill the
( virus of mosquitoes and chegois."
} E. A. DARLINGTON, Major and Insp'r
General, U. S. A., writes:
WASHINGTON, D. c., I
Apr. Fl, 1895.
II have used SALvA-cEA for sore
{ ness or rheumatic pains in the muscles
of my arm, which is disabled from
} gun-shot wound involving the elbow :,
I joint; relief was quick and complete.
5 E. G. IsAAcXs, Pay Office, Navy
Yard, writes:
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 8, 1895.
Having been a sufferer from
troublesome Piles, and not only OBJ
( tanned immense relief, but, / can
safely say, cured, cheerfully recon-
} mend SALvA-CEA to those suffering
likewise, and hope 1t will afford them
the same relief that it has me.
cps. I suffered with Piles for
} more than a year and tried many
remedies before / was recommended
( to try SALvA-cEA."
: SALvA-cEA does just what it
is advertised to do.
Two sizes, IS and 50 cents per box.
At druggists, or by mail.
For deeb-seated pain ard ,henmatism 81.
tie Ioinis use Salva-cea, Extra Strong"
( Sold in tiHs at76cssts each.
THE BRANDRETK Co., a74 Canal ST., N. Y.
I