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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04

Of Chicago, has made discovery in re-
fraction of lights which promises q
sudden stride in astronomical science,
such as the widest dreams would not
have imagined. Basing his experiments
upon fundamental principle of refrac-
ton Mr.. Gathmann has perfected
lens which will prove ten, fifteen, per-
haps twenty times as powerful as any
now in use. BY means of this lens the
moon will be brought within five or
six miles of the astronomers eye. Mars
and his mysterious population will be
close enough for detailed study of sur
face conditions, for communication
with the inhabitants perhaps. With
the visual distance of all the astral bod
les decreased in such proportions it is
impossible to predict what mysteries of
the heavens astronomy will reveal be-
fore the close of the century.
Not only are these the immediate
prospects, but the possibilities that
may be developed are practically I'M
limited. Gathmann has solved the one
great difficulty which seemed to have
set fixed limit to any further progress
III 1lC ulduC Il
sectional lens.
All lenses now in, use are made, Of
one solid mass of glass. When ii lens of
more than 3O-inch diameter is made, the
difficulty of pouring it becomes so great
and the quality Of the material and
sharpness of the focus are bound to
decrease so rapidly with the increasing
size that the telescope makers have
come to believe that the limit in the
progress of their cutting has been vir-
tually reached. The sectional lens re-
moved the difficulty. Each section is
poured and cooled separately, and the
entire lens, no matter how large, will
consist of glass as true as that of mi
croscope. Each section is perfect lens
in itself, focusing to the same point as
every other section. Thus all the SEP
arate foci meet, and form one focus, Civ
ing single and accurate definition"
or image. This is the principle upon
which the eye of the fly is built. Sim
pie as it may seem, the sectional
lens is unique discovery. Expert
nents have frequently been made
with two or three lenses with COM
plete convex surfaces, so placed that
the conveying rays of the two would
meet in a single focus. But it was
found that the different sets of rays con-
flicted with each other in their re-
spective paths. In the Gathmann lens,
each section is cut-not into a COM
plete convex surface, but according to
it's position on the entire lens sur
4I,nf e oh l~,,@
the sections together form a single
convex surface. The opaque material
between the sections does not interfere
with the image. The sections may be
many or few, of any shape or size, pro-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
CLEARED HIS CLIENT.
An Episode in the Legal Career OF
Senator Stewart.
He Prejudiced Jury and Court Against
the Witnesses and Secured n Verdict
Naaji of Not Guilty-An Interest," tFa
Haig Ing Csse. sos
Especial Washington Letter

Il quit criminal practice many years
ago" said Senator Stewart, of Nevada,
this evening. II saved the life of man
accused Of murder, and then thought
that I had done my duty as a lawyer,
but not my duty as q citizen, and quit
criminal practice. $3.50 .g..a
Few people understand why lawyers
exert themselves as they do in behalf of
criminals" he continued. but 1t ID
very plain and clear to all lawyers that
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04

AS the slightest blister or other ir~
regularity necessitates a new pouring
the difficulty of thatoperationi increases
it is primarily the danger attendant
upon the cooling process that has set an
absolute limit to the size. The surface
of the glass cools and contracts rapidly,
while the mass within is still hot and
presses outward. Though months are
allowed for the glass to cool, disloca-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04

attended a public meeting and was
walking to my hotel, man rushed out
of a little alley way, stopped me, hand
ed me a purse of money, and said:
Take it. It's yours. You earned more;
but that is all now have. You saved
my life. I'm Ellis
with that he disappeared, and !
have never seen or heard of him since.
Maybe he was innocent. All of the cir
cumstances were against him. Maybe
he ought to have been convicted. But
q man who will go out of his way to
pay a debt as Ellis did must have some
good qualities in him. When / opened
the purse found in it the neat sum Of
$3.50, which must have been his saw
ings for a long time. Ipresume that
he had been watching my movements
and followed me on that occasion in
order to pay for my services. Whether
he was innocent or guilty did my duty
in defending him. know that no othe-
sort of defense would have saved him,
for, the entire community was con-
WINGED of his guilt; and you know that,
in frontier communities they general
by deal with men according to popular
opinion regardless of law. Those
were almost lawless days, but the
courts were respected to degree.
Therefore it was possible for Ellis 20
get ups the mountain side before the
crowds were ready to mob him. If he
is now alive, lie will not blame me for
telling the story. II he was innocent
he will be glad to have it told"
SMITH ID. Fry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
A Authorization.

"How large were the diamonds?"
asked the press agent, pausing in the
writing of an account for publication.
about as large as chestnuts," con-
fessed the actress, unwittingly.-In-
diannDolis Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
Right and Wrong.

Morality is right relation with men.
Spirituality is right relation with God.
A man may be all right with his fellows
and all wrong with God. When man
gets right with God he is right man
every time.--Rev. A. C. Dixon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
A RECKLESS Mar.

Miss Elderly (who is ugly)-It is not
so long ago that a man almost commit
ted a crime to please ire. . : > ~ . 6
Female Friend--What! Did he try to
kiss you?-Texas Sitter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
Tho Essentlals.

Religion teaches industry, honesty
and truthfulness, and the young man
who hopes to succeed in life must pos
sess these three essentials.-Rev. w. E.
Evans.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
A instinct Adrnnca

Jimmy, do you get along well at
school now?"
Yes; I've got big huff to write my
own cuses."-Chieago, Record. Il
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04

Among many tribes of Africans, tn
bored holes in the ears are so large tina
stick an inch in diameter can be thrus
through.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-04
NEW KIND OF TELESCOPE
Invented by Louis Gathmann, a
Chicago Genius.
Discovery of Fundamental Principle
Leads to the Use of Lens Made In
Sections -PossibiIities OF the MI
Inyeution -
Especial Chicago Letter. ]

4 Especial Chicago Letter See
This is an age of wonders ~
A few months ago it was announced
that German professor had found the
means of seeing through opaque bodies.
The report was almost too startling to
believe until verified by countless ex-
periments. To-
Other experiments with light rays
have led to asdiscoyery of hardly less
Importance to the scientific world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
A CARD.
EDITOR ApYERrIsER:

EDITOR ADVERTISER:
Dear Sir Please allow me space
in your valuable paper to correct
an erroneous report that is going
tA-ough the county, that ON the
day of that most .terribl' tragedy
between the Messrs. White and L.
j. Williams at Bethany church to
the effect that, William H. Yeldell
was holding Mr.. L. D. White
when be was shot by Williams.
Now being an eye witness to this
most depl orable affair I can say
mcst positively that Mr.. Yeldell
diG'nt have hold of Mr.. l.. D. White
when be was shot but was stand
ing some ten steps away. Mr..
Ye3dell like myself did all he
could do to prevent blood shed
which SCENE inevitable.
Yours truly,
P. B. CA1I1soN.
Callison, S. c., Dec. 12, '96.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
Court Common Pleas.

w. w. Burnett-against-J. H.
Bussey, ct. al,
PURSUANT to the decree in this
cause, will offer for sale at public
outcry before the court house, town
of Edgefeld and State of South
Carolina on the first Monday IN
January, 1897 (being the 4th day
of said month) between the legal
hours of sale, the following de-
scribed realty, to wit:
Gall that tract of land in Edge
field County and State of South
Car ,liua. in the Red Hill section,
containing two hundred and forty
Eve (245) acres, more or less,
bounded on the north by lands of
Ebert Hite, on the south by lands
of w. W. Burnett, on the east by
lands of Ann Collins, and on the
west by lands of NJ. NJ. QUITS, and
in Collins Township.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash
and The balance on a credit of one
and two years with interest on
the credit portion from the day Of
sale, Purchaser to give bond and
a mortgage of The premises to
secure the payment of the credit
portion or all cash at the pur-
chaser's option.
pnrnhaenr tn nav for naners,
~ y Ent.EEi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Tax Payers of Edge
field County.

Having completed the circuit,
both in Saluda and Edgefeld Coun-
ties, l am now in the Treasurer's
Office at Edgefeld for the purpose
of collecting taxes. There positive
ly will be no extension for th
payment of taxes. so the books will
close PROMPTLY on the 31st of De-
cember, after which time, Is per
cent penalty will be added to ALL
DELINqUENTs. Let me beseech one
and all to come and pay up prompt
ly so that I will aot have to issue
a single execution. Don't wait TO
be the last to pay your tax.
Respectfully,
J. c. CAUGHMAN,
Dec. l, '96. Treas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
court OF Common .,a,.

court OF OOullnvti L 49,.
City Bauk-against-J. w. Toll
bert, ct. al,
PURSUANT to the judgment of
foreclosure in this cause, [ will Of
fer for sale at public outcry before
the court house, town of Edge
field, and State of South Carolina,
on the first Monday in January,
1897 (being the 4th day of said
mcnth) between the legal hours
Of sale, the following described
realty t, wit:
All that tract or parcel of land,
situate, lying and beingin Edge
field County and State of South
Carolina, containing four hundred
and f,rty-two (442) acres, more
or less, and bounded by lands of
G. P. Roberts, OH the north, jeff
Kinard, on the south, Jeff Floyd's
estate, on the east, and John A.
Moore on the west, said lands be-
ing situate in Cooper townsip.
Terms Of Sale: One-half cash
and the balance on a credit of one
year, with interest from the day of
sale, purchaser to give bond and q
mortgage of the premises to secure
the payment of the credit portion,
or all cash at the purchasers op-
tion.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master E. G.
Dec. st.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
The Practical
Question


For hard times and all times is
not, where are the goods made, or
who makes them; for ten or twenty
years ago some names and places
stood higher than now, and new
names have become significant.
The enterprising business man
wants 10 know where to get the
best goods for the least money.
That's the test question. Old
Hickory Wagons are the recogniz-
ed standard. Compare cur prices
with any others; we except none,
quality considered. We will be
satisfied with the result of the
test.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

\ Miss Marie Abney is spend
ing the holidays at home.
Miss Camilla Parker is spend
ing the Christmas holidays at
home.
Miss Efie Sheppard has return
ed home from Greenville where
she attended the Greenville Fe-
male College.
Mrs. Mathilde Pascal has come
with her little ones to spend the
Christmas holidays with her Grand
mother Mrs. Caroline Abney.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDeEF1ELD COUNTY.

Court of Common Pleas.
The American Freehold Land
Mortgage Company-against-
Elizabeth Ferguson.
PURSUANT to the decree in
This cause, l will offer for sale at
public outcry before the courthouse
town of Edgefeld and State of
South Carolina on the first Mon-
day in January 1897 (being the
4th day of said month) between
the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described realty, to wit:
One hundred and twenty-five
(122) acres, more or less, in the
County of Elgefeld and State of
South Carolina, bounded north by
lands of Mrs. V. E. Payne, east by
lands of R. NJ. Webb, sonth by
lands of J. w. Culbreath and A.
M. Ferguson, and west by lands of
j. R. Smith.
Terms of Sale: One-half cash
and the balance on credit Of one
year with interest on the credit
portion from the day of sale. Pur-
chaser to give bond and mort
gage of the premises to secure TIE
payment of the credit portion or
all cash at the purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master E. G.
Dec. 9-4t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFlELD COUNTY.

Court Common Pleas.
Loan and Exchange Bank of South
Carolina-vs.-John III. Huiet.
ct. al,
DURSUANT to the judgment of
L foreclosure in this cause, will
offer for sale at pu bl C
outcry, before the court house in
The town of Edgefeld, County and
State aforesaid; on the first Mon
day in January, 1897, being the
4th day Of said month, the follow
ing described realty, to wit:
All that lot piece and parcel of
land, situate, lying, and being in
The county of Edgefield end State
of South Carolina, containing four
hundred (400) acres, more or less,
and bounded Oh the north by lands
# Wm. e. Bodle and A. S. Bouk-
night, on the east by lands of Mum
roe Rikard, John Miller and P. g.
Spann, OH the south by lands of
l.. c. Spann and j. w. Spann, and
N the west by lands of H. A..
5pann and A. S. Boukpight.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash,
Ind the balance on credit of one
lad two years interest from the
lay of sale. Purchaser 10 give
bond and mortgage of the prem
ses to secure the payment of the
credit portion or all cash at the
purchasers option.
Purchasers to pay for papers.
w. +. ROATH,
Master i. G. .
Dec. at.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23

All tnat tract of land, where the
late w. L. Mcdaniel resided,
known as the B. Bussey tract, con-
tanning one hundred (100) acres.
more or less, situate in Edgefeld
County and State of South Carroll
ma, bounded on the north by land
of ). w. Bailey, OH the east by
F. B. Bailey, on the south by the
Sharpton tract, and on the west by
the Martha Bussey tract and by
Gunnels Creek,
No. Z.
All that tract of land, situate in
Edgefeld County and State of
South Carolina, containing sixty
seven (67) acres, more or less,
bounded on the north by the home
tract above mentioned, on the east
by F. P. Bailey, on the south by
lands of the estate of Fred Nc
Daniel, and by land of said es-
tate.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash,
and tho balance On a credit of one
and two years with interest from,
the day of sale. Purchaser to give
bond and mortgage of the prem
ises to secure the credit portion or
all cash at the purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master, E. G.
Dec. at.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDeEF1ELD COUNTY,
Court Common Pleas.

Tasor Hill as Executor of the last
Will and Testament of Henry
Hill Dec'd.,-against-B. R.
Hill, ct. al,
DURSUANT to the decree in this
{ cause, will offer for sale at public
outcry before the court house,
town of Edgefeld and Stale of
South Carolina, on the first Mon-
day in January, 1897, (being the
4th day of said monthly between
the legal OF sale the following re-
atty, to wit:
All that tract of land containing
one hundred and eighty-one and
one-half (1S1t) acres, more or less,
and bounded as follows to wit:
south and east by lands of B. R.
Hill, west by lands of W. II. Fra
zier, north by Saluda River, and
lying as follows, one hundred and
eighty (1S0) acres in Cooper town.
ship, Edgefeld County, aud one
and one-half a. acres in Ninety
Six township in Abbeville County
South Carolina.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash, and
the balance on acredit of one and
two years with interest from, day of
sale. Purchaser to give bond and
a mortgage of the premises, to Sc
cure the payment of the credit
portion or all cash at the purcha-
sers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master E. G.
Dec. 9-4s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23

Is Coming
And We Have The
Goods For It!

The largest, best selected,
and cheapest stock of
goods ever brought to Edgefeld.
Come one come all and examine
for yourselves before purchasing
elsewhere. Mems Fall and VIM
ter Underwear, in suits, prices
and quality to suit everybody.
Ladies and Children's Underwear
cheaper than ever before.
BLANKETS 75c. to $3.50.
Dress Goods
From 1Oc. to $1.00 per yard.
WOOL FLANNELs, reduced
from 33 to 25c.
MEMS and BOYS CLOTHING, (.
All Sizes, Quality, and Prices.
SHOES! sHoEs!l
Big Line S HOE S, Cheaper.
than ever before for Men, Boys
and Children.
CAPEs, Great r e d u ct o NJ
5000 to $500, $3.50 to $3.50. Capes
from one dollar up.
Jackets reduced from $500 to-
$500.
Latest styles in Capes, orna-
elted with buttons at all prices
and at great reduction.
Mems Boys ard Ladies and
Children's HATS, Cheap! Cheap !
Cheap!!!
CROCKERY,
Endless var .ety and lower than
the lowest.
HOSIERY! HOsIERY!l
Ladies, Mems Lhildren's Under
ves's, from 25c. up.
Jants Goods from cheapest TO
best
piioo..nre Frames, and Pictures.
All sorts of Christmas Toys, Boys
and girls Christmas tree orna-
ments, of all kinds and suitable
to all persons.
Dolls and toys to meet all sizes
and ages. Select from our lot Of
Holiday Goods your presents for
the little ones!
Santa Claus was never SO free of
access as you will find him at the
New York Racket Store.
Give us call and examine and
L am sure you will be benefited
thereby.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
A VALUABLE
Article
X *l :.

is always in demand because it is
valuable andis always valuable.
We sell old Hickory Wagons the
whole year round because they
are fully worth what we ask for
them every day in the year. It is
just as safe to put money into an
old Hickory Wagon as in bank.
The wagons won't run off, aud will
be worth all you paid for them ev-
cry day in the year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Two Happy Hearts.
MARR1AGE OF bIR. j. D. WATSON
AND Miss LIDA B. READY.

AND Miss LIDA S. READY.
The State.
Johnston, Dec. 17-At the old
Ready homestead, near this town,
Mr., James D. Watson and Miss
Ida B. Ready were united in mar
riage at noon yesterday.
Rev. r. N. Stackhouse OF the
Methodist church Was the officia-
ting minister.
The bride is u daughter @. 'Er
late Hon. w. j. Ready o
field. She ras educated a.
Columbia Female eoiles 80,
graduated IN 1894 Alr.S, -
q Wsfr Etses and sdccessfu a1 &
farmer Of this section, and soeai
ed his education at Wotford col. -.
The attending couples a.
Miss Myra Watson and Mr.. &. L.
Ready, Miss Bette Ready and Mr..
Zach Carwile, Miss Ida Fishburne
and Mr.. w. w. Watson (of Colum-
bia), Miss Else Epps and Mr.. A.
S. Edwards, Miss Lizzie Hill and
MIR. Geo Strother, Miss Emma
Daniel and Mr.. Belts Cantelou.
After the marriage an elegant
and sumptuous wedding dinner
was served, and little later Mr..
and Mrs. Watson left for the
groom's home near the town Of
Ridge Spring. A large number Of
friends were present At the cere-
mony, and By them he young
couple were warmly congratulated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Methodist Appointmcnts.

Rev. j. Walter Dickson has been
continued as Presiding elder of the
Columbia District; d. Y. Dantzler
comes to Edgefeld; 7. G. Herbert goes
to Batesburg; j. Z. Beard goes to Gran
iteville; NJ. l.. Banks goes to Langley;
r. L. Stackhouse to Johnston. In the
Cokesbury District, w. B, Jnstus was
assigned TO North NEdgefield; w. w.
Jones to Butler; @, N. Rountree to
Parksyille.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23

''He who knows no, ana knows not that
he knows not is fe0i; shun him.
lie who knows not and knows that he
knows not is receptive: teach him;
He who knows and knows not that he
knows is asleep; awake him.
He who knows and knows that he
knows is wise; follow him."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Moved to Texas.

MOVed TO Texas.
The folks in Augusta speak of our
little railroad, The Carolina Cumber-
land Gap and Chicago, as Che "Alpha-
bet rosd' because it has more letters
in il than the whole alphabet with the
stars and so forth thrown in. Some
years ego when sold Tumblin" was
young, a painter was employed to
paint the name on the cars. After see
ing the name and the two coaches he
threw up the job, said it couldn't be
done-and moved to Texas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
"Cheaper."

II is frequently said of other
makes of wagons that they are
cheaper" than the Old Hickory,
old Hickory is the standard, and
there can only be one cold Hicko-
ry." But are the others cheaper?
Don't take the word of anyone for
it. Come and examine them your
self. Other roal->- e he chearer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EpaEF1E1p COUNTY.

Court Common Pleas.
Daniel F. Tinker ct. al.,-against
Ellen Vines, ct. al,
PURSUANT 10 the decree in this
cause, [ will sell at public out
cry before the conrt house, town
of Edgefeld and State of South
Carolina on the first Monday in
January, 1897 (being the 4th day
of said monthly between the legal
hours OF sale, the following realty
to wit:
All that tractof land, situate in
Edsefeld County and State of
South Carolina, containing one
hundred and fifty (150) acres,
more or less, and bounded IN the
north by lands of Charles Gaul-
den, on the east by lands Of ]. R.
Wright, on the south by lands of
Mrs. Julia Kinard, and on the west
by lands of the estate of John
Pruett.
TERMS: One-half cash, the bal
ance on credit of twelve months,
with interest from day of sale, the
credit portion to be secured by
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-12-23
Enoch b. Presley.

Enoch q. Presley.
There died very lately at Blackyiile,
Sc, well marked specimen OF COO
Almigbty's "handy work." an honest
man and a christian whose name
heads this notice. Born in 1872 IN then
Edgeield District, and as some would
say in the backwoods, he proved by
long and busy life that he sprang from
the best kind of woods" for the rise
and development Of sterling, self-rell-
ant business men, to whom character
stands for their capital; and tLelr
word commands the use OF anothefs
money. Saved from modern sharpness,
trickery and gambling proclivities OF
the front woods" he made friends,
fastening them with hooks OF STEEL"
and received offers even without the
asking of means TO begin business
career when he was yet u young man.
If any one ever lost q dollar by Enoch
B. Presle it could only have
been since the war, when he regard
ing OF ers as honest as HIM
self permitted them with less soul and
peryerted moral sense TO rob him un-
der promise to pay of his hard earned
capital. Parents often fail to lay up
treasure for their children, and the
children are blessed thereby. There
are some, who like my early friend,
succeed in laying up treasure, not for,
but in their children, blessing to
both. Married twice. to Miss Barron-
ton first, the mother of his children,
and last to Mrs. Barronton, nee De-
Witt, who survives him. \ lifelong
and consistent Baptist, good husband,
kind, parent, indulgent creditor, ap-
preciauve employer, as four long years
OF the writer's youth spent i'll Ills ser
vice abundantly proved.
JOHN W. OGlLvIs.
Allendale, s. c., Dec. 9th, 's6. !