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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
Long Sentence

1t was the desire of Rev. Augustus
Jessopp, for many years a country
clergyman in England, to be welcomed
by his people as a neighbor and friend
rather than as a clergyman; but he con-
fesses that he was often pulled up by
a reminder more or less reproachful
that if he had forgotten his vocation,
his host had not! Ever been to Tomb
land fair, Mrs. Cawl?' he asked during
a p%arochial visit, which he describes
in 1.-The Trials Of a Country Parson."
Mrs. Cawl had a perennial flow of
words, which came from her lips in a
steady, unceasing and deliberate mono
tone, q slow tickle of verbiage without
the semblance Of q stop. She began:
Never been to no fairs sin I was a
girl; bless the Lord, nor mean to Except
once when my Betsy went to place
and father told me to take her to a
show and there was a giant, and a
dwarf dressed in green petticoat like
a monkey on an organ, an 1 SAYS to
Betsy my dear they's the works of the
Lord but they hadn't ought to be
showed but as the works of the Lord to
be had in remembrance, and don't you
think sir as when they shows the works
of the Lord they'd ought to begin with
a little prayer"
Mr.. Jessopp admits that he had no
reply at hand, and believes that Mrs.
Cawl ever afterward privately consid-
cred him an irreyerent heather.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
A Head for n

Secretary Morton believes that he has
among the assistant statisticians OF his
force one MAJ who it little less than o
wonder is a "fggcrer." The mans
name is Henry Farquhar, and rumors
of his ability in mental arithmetic hav-
ing 0een in circulation for some time,
the Secretary the other day put the
matter to a test.
MI. FarQuhar," said the Secretary.
Il have heard you car multiply ten fig
ures in your head. Is that so?'
We'll" replied the assistant statisti-
clan modestly, II am willing to try
Then multiply 2,GS9,1 01 by 49," said
Secretary Morton.
Mr.. Farquhar had the figures repeat
ed to him, and then he concentrated his
mind upon them. For a half minute
OF SO he looked like a man in a trance.
Then he seized a pencil and piece of
paper and hurriedly wrote down the
figures. 81 ,271. 944. 773."
Now, let US see if that is right" said
Secretary Morton, and one of the bright
young men of the S~ecretary's office
carefully and laboriously worked out
the sum.
"Mr. FarQuhar's figures are wrong"
he announced.
Il think not" replied the modern Ze-
rah Colburn, land you had better go
over your work again"
The young mar did so, and in a few
minutes admitted he had made an error
and that Mr.. Farquhar was right
Washington Letter.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
Ex-Governors of yermon,

There are living ut the present time
eleven ex-Governors Of Vermont. The
venerable war Governor of the State.
frederick Holbrook, is still living at
Brattleboro. He was elected to office
thirty-fve years ago, and is the Oldest
of those who have filled Vermont's ex-
ecutiTe chair. George w. Hendee. of
M~orrisville, flied out the unexpired
term Of Peter T. Washburne, who died
In 1870, and John w. Stewart. of Mid
dlebury, was Governor from 1870 to
1872. In 1878 Senator Redfield Proc
tor, President Harrison's Secretary of
War, was elected Governor. His sue
cessors. all of whom are living, were
Roswell Farnham of Bradford, John L..
Barstow of Shelhurne, Samuel E. Pin
gree of Hartford, Ebenezer J. Orms-
bee Of Brandon. William p. Dillingham;
of Waterbury, Carol S. Page of Hyde
Park, and Levi X. Fuller of Brattle.
bOrO.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
She Was Out.

The admission of women into the oc-
equations which were formerly deemed
the exclusive possession of men is neat
ly satirized by a contemporary.
This paper represents, in the warfare
of the future, a feminine aid-de-camp
rushing in great excitement into the
tent of her generates"
"The enemy + advancing in forcel"
exclaims the aid-de-camp.
The 'generaless' looks up calmly.
Tell them,' she says, that l am not
at homer
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
Low Rate Excursions South.

On the first and third Tuesday of each
month ill October about half-rates for
round trip Will be mad to points in the,
South by the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. Ask your ticket agent about it,
and if he cannot sell you excursion tickets
write 10 c. =. Atmore, General Passenger
Agent, Louisville, KY, or
GEO. b. HoRNER, d. P. A.,
ST. Louis. Mo,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
She Wrote for GEORGE.

The first successful woman editor
and proprietor Of a newspaper in this
country was, according to the Hart.
ford Courant, Miss Watson, who edit.
ed the Courant 120 years ago. She
numbered among her subscribers
George Washington.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Responsive Both to Harsh and Sweet
Sounds,
The nerves are often painfully acute. When
this is the case, the best thing to be lone is
to seek the tonic and tranQuillizing assist
ance of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. a su-
perb neryine. No less beneficial is it for dys-
peptic, bilious, malarial, rheumatic, bowel and
kidney complaints. Use with persistent reg
ularity. A wmeglassful before retiring con-
ferS sleep.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Buy 81 worth Doboins Floating Borax Soap Of your
grocer, send wrappers to DObbins Soap Mfg. Co. Phii-
adelphia. Pa. They will send you. free of charge, p1s.
paid. u Worcester Pocket DictiOE airy. 29S pages, clC:i-
bound profusely illustrated. Offer good till Aug. L Only
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

cause IL IL was q tlOuSdHu mDiieS OIL,
an / knew the place, the time 'u'd csIne
when I'd crawl on my knees all the way
Jest ter see the kid. You take him,
JiEa, an take him to-morrer. VIII yAT"
Yes"
"Will We come back?"
cat once"
can go to gamblin' ag'in?"
81 suppose So"
Bill fumbled in his pocket.
Here's forty plunkets-every cent
I've got in the world. l sold my pistol
belt t O Ole Kanuck. That moneys for
the kid. Let yer sister keep it for
him."
"Will you see us in the morning, when
we take the Blue Mountain stage"
Yes, I'll be on hand. Goodnight,
jim"
Goodnight, Bill"
=
A week had passed after the depar-
ture of Gentleman Jim and his prOtege,
and Oklahoma Bill was anxiously
watching for the Blue Mountain stage
to bring back his friend, with later It'd
ings of 1.-The kid" One morning the
stage failed to pull into Dickinson, and
the citizens of the town gathered in
groups to discuss the unusual occur
ence.
"1ll bet a dollar ag'in a dime that
thar's been q hold-up," said One-eyed
Billings.
This was the general opinion until,
late in the afternoon, Nat Palmer, the
driver Of the stage, rode into Dickin-
SOL supporting the form of a man across
the saddle in front of him. He was in
stantly surrounded by a mob Of curious
cluzens.
whats the matter, Ned?" asked Old
Kanuck.
stage tipped over on Blue Mountain
an spilled me an the only passenger
l had into Hazard Gulch. Lift him
down, boys. l reckon he's mighty near
done up"
Why" exclaimed the bystanders, as
the lucKlesS passenger was taken out
OF Palmer's arms; its Gentleman
JIM
Gentleman Jim was carried into For
ty-rod Fred's, and made as comfortable
as possible. Some liquor was forced
down his throat and he gradually re-
vived. His eyes turned slowly about
the room.
where's Oklahoma Bill?" he asked,
feebly: get him. mick"
At this juncture Bill came elbowing
his way through the crowd. He paused
beside Gentleman Jim.
I've heerd all bout it, ole man." he
said, in a low tone; we're playin' in
hard luck. Can't l go to CorLerville for
a doctor?'
mo good" replied Jim, family; "my
chips would be cashed in before you
got a mile from town. It's all right.
Bill
bout the kidd"
Eyes. She took him. Said she'd never
tell him anything about me, Or
Me"
Yes. He'll be happy there-well
taken care of-sent to school when he's
old enough to go and brought up right.
I'd want to see him so bad that l
couldn't stand it, like you-'
But | can't go. cause I don't know
who she is Or where she lives"
"Ana | can't go, because"
He shivered and looked wildly into
Bills face as though the wonderful sur
prise of that mystery he was about to
solve had overpowered him.
"Because-'he whispered again.
Bill bent low, but he heard only a
smothered sigh.
Gentleman Jim stiffened out on his
couch and lay still. He was dead.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Do good to them that hate you, and
you will 500 have them hating them
selves.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Half Fare Excursion to Hot Springs.
South Dakota.
June 18th, july Sd and oath.
ii. c. CHENEY, General Agent,
Sioux City, Iowa.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

p Gladstone has written such a. vast
number Of letters during his life that
his autographs bring only sixpence in
the English market.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

1 believe Piso's Cure is the only medi-
cine that will cure consumption.-Anna
NJ. Ross, Williamsport Pa, Nov. u, 90.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Admiration is a forced tribute, and
to eXtort it from mankind (envious and
ignorant as they arer they must be
taken
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

IS said to have owned scarcely a penny
in 1900.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

FITS-Al Fits stopped free by Dr. KIine's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days use. Mar
yelous cures. Treatise and 500 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to d.. Kline. gl Arcn St. Phila. Pa
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

The man who is growing in grace, is
also trying to be gracious.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Good-breeding is the result of much
good sense, some good nature, and a
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Close your ears to SANDER. Open
your lips to praise.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

They that seek find, only when they
seek in a way that means something.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Mrs. Wlnslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
%teething: sottens the gums. reGuces inflammation
sli2ys pain. cures wind ccilc. y cents 4 bottle.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price Is cents.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-11
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
~forts-gentle efforts-pleasant 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-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
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 internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on whichit acts. It's 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 by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, n
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
'usedand gives most general satisfaction.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
IT HAS GOT INTO PRINT.


That alum is excellent for the gums
and teeth.
That a hot bath, if taken frequently,
will keep the skin in an excellent con-
dition. and is also an unfailing cure 1or
WEAKNESS.
That foul breath may be sweetene1'
by a simple mouth-wash of crystal per
manganate of potash. in tumblerful
of water. n
That hiccoughs may be cured by pull
ing the tongue several times minute
keeping it outside the mouth, and then
letting it slip back again.
Tha. homework, sweeping, busting
and other innumerable duties necessary
to keep things in order about house
are beneficial to the general health q
well as excellent for the complexion.
That fruit jar with defective
cover may be made alright by putting
a little putty between the cover ane
| rubber, remembering to press the putty
in around the crevice as soon as the
TOP is screwed down as tightly as posi-
ble.-Good Housekeeping.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To purify the water cooler, either
norcelain or zinc lined, pour little
vinegar on clean cloth and wipe "
well once or twice a week.
To clean the silver spoons ana FORKS
in everyday use rub them with damp
cloth dipped in baking soda. then pol
ish them with a little piece OF chamois
skin.
Though not as choice as embroidery
linen is now sometimes marked with IN
delible ink in a fashion SO artistic thai
It looks like etching, as the crests ana
letters of AIRY size, in any text, are done
to order.
In giving medicine in liquid form &c
an infant place the point OF the spoo''
containing the medicine against the
roof of the mouth. Administering IL u
this way it will be impossible Tor th'
child to choke or eject the medicine.
"A new laundry bag for handkerchief
and small pieces is of blue linen witt
the top lined with white. On the righ
side of the bag is worked an emplr'
torch, held at the base by q bow kno
with floating ends. The design !
worked with embroidery foss in char
stitch.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
n M 4f3t zE ,ga l-4s $780, 41----
PEOPLE or THE DAY..

me late Baron Hirsch was said 70
r;ye nearly ali his winnings on the turf
to charity and in pursuance OF TINS IDEA
his widow has set aside q yearly sum
az $50 900 for distribution in England
alone to charitable institutions.
There is at present in London Ger
man prince, Max of Saxony, who has
renounced his right of succession to the
throne Of his country and entered the
Catholic priesthood. The prince re-
Gently preached an eloquent sermon in
Whitechapel and said he should devote
his life to parochial work.
Admirers Of the late Ambrose Thorn
as will be glad to learn that honor Is
done him in his native town OF Metz
The Rue de la Cathedrale, wherein ne
was born, has been changed to the Kut
AMBROSE Thomas, the fact being an
nounced by blue PLAQUES in Frencf
and German erected on the street cor
ners.
It is whispered in England that wher
III Hung Chang was unutterably boree
by statesmen, diplomats and grea
men generally he would remark Il
Chinese with an engaging smile: "4o'
are stupid" or "You are drunk" thu
letting off his feelings, confident tina
| his interpreter would translate thes
trite remarks into some oriental com
| pliment.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
IN SUPPORT OF A THEORY

The house party at Wcstwood were
dawdling over their coffee on the moon
lit piazza
Tt was a merry crowd; everybody
knew everybody else, and there was
much laughter and talk, but suddenly
. silence fell. Then it became patent
to all that the couple seated on the steps
leading to the lawn were engaged IN
quiet but bitter alteration.
The girls listless air was IN strlklhg
contrast to the mans eagerness. our
idea is an absurd one, he exclaimed.
"Oh. fie!" she said, ito speak so ruce-
ly to woman"
at is not rudeness, but truth.
"Then they are apparently synony-
NOUS" e5*&s
81 can't help it; it exasperates me TO
hear an intelligent girl like you
Snow where" she broke in, did you
pick that up? am not the least bit IN
tetligent! If 1 were | would know bet
ter than to argue with you; 1T is SO per
fectly Observation-Disclosures you
do get so excited"
"And who WOuluu t.-iiseSiiiS -
such impossible theories!"
"You don't have to! l never asked
YOU to talk to me. came out here te
be by myself, and you deliberately fol
lowed me. why didn't you stay witt
the others? They are all pleasantel
than am"
Humility" he said, sis cloak tina
fits badly on your shoulders.
.My sleeves are too large, perhaps
but really you misunderstood haV
an excellent opinion of myself. l cal
he quite agreeable, when | choose, ou
am not in the mood tonight"
"Then according to your theory yo'
ought to be most attractive"
"What is your theory, KateY Gale
her cousin. &
zone you have heard me express thou
sands of times before
"ShaIl tell him, Miss Doane?'
"Certainly."
"Sbe says that a man doesn't like
eel too confident of woman's ettectlo1
that. it is the element of uncertainty
love affairs that makes them interes
ing; that he enjoys being puzzled an
played with, and that clever woIna
has only to appear indifferent to fir
pioue and then attract him."
"Heresv!" exclaimed chorus
manly voices.
mr.. Stewart has omitted an il
portant clause said Miss Doane.
added that to do this the woman mu
necessarily be good to look at and n
lacking in this worlds goods"
ooh, Kate, Kate" sighed her couai
"would you insinuate that the masc
line fancy is influenced by worldly
yantages?
She shrugged her shoulders. II ha
stated my case; you can make it WI
YOU choose" The hostess, who h
been listening idly, now put in wor
'.The trouble with you all is that y
analyze too much," she said. "Why I
take things as they come, without w
rvire over their possible causes? II
SO much simpler and healthier"
Miss Doane turned around. us
Madge charming?" she said, amiah
ITO hear her, you would suppose II
she had never seen the inside OF drs
ing-room. She always gets like Il
when she comes to the country; sol
thing in the air, probably"
and your" said Stewart. when
laughter following her speech had q
away; "bas it no effect on your
SThe country? Oh. yes, it makes
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
THE sKYLARK.

E,,,l Of merriment and mirth.
Full of laughter is the earth;
Full of blessed labor, too.
For the skies are bright and pIue'
And the land with music rings
when the sky-lark scars ana sings.
r,owers white and flowers blue
Are all dabbled Ger with dew:
And the daisy, bonny lass,
Rlushes in the dewy grass;
FROM her velvet couch she springs
When the sky-lark scars and sings.
R,ackthorns bursting with delight,
Bud and blossom snowy white;
Briers shooting up between
Mix and toss their tufts OF green
And the woodbine-how she clings!
When the sky-lark scars and sings.
Rows and men, and men and boys,
In the fields are full OF noise'
Full Of healthy vigor, too
Doing nobly all they do
They are happier far than SINGS
When the sky-lark scars ana SINGS
Rack and forth across the rows
TN and down the harrow goes'
The two horses they enjoy
yhe light chirping of the boy;
His old Jacket off he filings
when the sky-lark scars and sings.
Cows and calves and heifers pass
Lightly DER the springing grass
F. Kids are bleating on the h1ii,
Goats are bleating louder still
Streaming hard at twisted strings
When the sky-lark scars and sings.
Barefoot boys go roaming round
clad IL one wee nest is founo'
Little maidens' faces shine
With a light that is divine;
So much joy the season brings
When the sky-lark scars and sings
Tow below and joy above,
All the land is full of love;
Heavens not so far away
AS some silly people say
FOR the door wide open swings
When the sky-lark scars and sings; :
Moses Teggart, in Springfield (Mass') II
publican.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

WHY suffer with Constipation, Indjpes.
ton and Sick Headaches when Dr., Carl.
stedt's Great German Liver Medicines viii
cure you. They do not weaken the organs
on which they act but regulate the wE SIs
system, thereby bringing relief to the snf'
ferer Syrup 50 cts. and 81 per bottle
Powder 25 cts. Every bottle guaranteed A.
money refunded For sale by druggists
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
Tho Modern Beanie

Thrives on good food and sunshine w,,s
plenty OF exercise in the open air T I'm
form glows with health and her face blooms oies
WIN its beauty. Il her system needs t6s
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrun Of M; Pug
Made by the California Fig Syrup Commas
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25
LII.

1t was a fortnight later; the house
party would dispense on the morrow,
and Miss Doane, to whom Westwood
was dear, was taking farewell scroll
through the gardens. She was idling
down a path when, catching sight OF
Stewart over the tops of the rose bushes,
she ostentatiously put up her parasol
and turned in the other direction.
But he was not to be so easily thrown
off; with curl of the lip (for he had
recognized the maneuyer) he hurried
toward her.
Miss Doane." he cried, will yor
spare me few moments?"
She turned her head.
Il am not in pleasant frame of mind
Uncle forwarded me my dressmalkeri
bill this morning. with certain pungen
comments of his own appended. and N.Y.
best manuscript has just been returned
to me as unavailable SO the atmos
phere is not rosy"
"Never mind about that. viii no
detain you long," and he pulled mp
bench.
For few moments there was silence
| for now that he had gained the eovete
interview. Stewart did not seem {
know what to say, and Miss Doan'
with the point of her parssol, sketche
trianeles and circles aud all sorts OF IN
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

Miss QUIzzER-"Do you believe al, ~.
disagreeable things YOU read in the ~, no, Ie
papersa" Miss Buzzbug--'I do If thew new VS.
about people Know Roxbury Gazeig,s are
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

AFTER six years. suffering, was cured by|
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March ~, 'S4.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

"TELL me story, grandma" "Wbat
kind Of a story do you want, Tommvs,
'sTell me story with plenty of raisips and
candy in it and dog. "-Texas Sitter.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

f MARRIAGE is like all other troubles. the|
people have a good time while getting
Into it.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

Poor YOU'VE MAN-''Why do Won ,re..
me SO unkindlya' Fashionable Girl uIa'
'"Treat you unkindlyl Why, what do Won
meant Haven't told you wouldn't mar mar
ry you2"- Somerville journal .''
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale,s
Honey Of Horehound and Ter for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

Recent Austrian observations in tho
Mediterranean sea prove that the deep
est spot in that body OF water is 2. 400
fathoms. or nearly three miles. n | |.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

1T would require 1900 cholera NH
erobes 70 form procession an inch
long.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

Iris the quack nostrums that gather in the
ducats.-Texas Sitter.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

LABOR is drudgery only when we do not
nut heart in our work.-Ram's Horn.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-25

Halls Catarrh Cure
Ia a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.