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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Luminous Gnnsiphf.

A luminous foresight for use in a
bad light with guns Of various kinds
has been patented in England. a tiny
iucandescent lamp, supplied with cur
rent from q simple form of battery
concealed in the STOCK, is mounted
within n shield at the muzzlc of the
gun, and faint ray of light, calcu.
lated to indicate the position of its
source, is exposed in the direction OF
the shooters eye, and this is sufficient
to enable him 10 obtain the required
alignment with the back sight and
with the target, he it animate or other.
wise. The special application of the
sight is for game shooting at night
and for service purposes such, for in.
stance, as the illumination of q ma
chine gun used against torpedo at
tacks during the night. Army and
Navy Journal
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
rOrULAR SCIENCE.

The electrical engineers of London
are endeavoring to induce the Govern.
ment to enlist electricians for the vol.
unteer service. They will be rs useful
rs engineers in future warfare.
At Stettin, in Prussia, near which
there Is n peat moor, apples and pears
nave been preserved successfully bv
being packed in "mull, the dust from
the dry litter OF the peat Ii is very
light, has no smell, and can be used
many times over.
NJ. Charles Margot, of the physical
laboratory OF the University of &c.
neya, has found that by rubbing on
glass with an aluminGm point clear
metallic lines are obtained, which can
not be removed by washing, no matter
how often repeated.
\ new sea anchor has been invented
by Michael Mccarthy, OF Middletown,
Conn. The anchor is filled with oil in
such way that the oil is difrused over
the waves ms the anchor is tossed ND
and down, and so a comparative calm
Is created, IN which the vessel may ride
out storm in safety.
At the Pasteur Institute in Paris
lou persons were treated last year, OF
whom bat two died, the smallest pro.
portion yet attained. In ten years H.,
33I persons have been lnoculated.
eighty-five of whom died. Nearly n
third of the pat cnts last year came
from Paris and it's ncighborhood.
In an old Indian mound, near Cedar
vile, Ohio, was found stone IMAGE
of woman in sitting posture. 1t is
smoothly and beautifully carved and
shows the features clearly. Professor
Stahl thinks tho find dates back many
centuries, probably to the times of tho
shepherd kings, and long prior to the
mound builders.
Hypnotic experiments OF grewsome
kind are being kept up Mt the Royal
Aquarium in London. The latest is the
burying Of man who has been put
into trance, in pit eight feet deep,
which was then filed with earth
leaving only small funnel open over
the mans face, through which he is
watched. He is TO be dug up after
week.
There are now six sanitnriums in
Germany at which consumptlves are
treated by constant exposure to air Mt
low temperature. Currents of cold
AIR are allowed to pass through the
bedroom Mt night, and during the day
rs much of the time is spent in the
open air ms possible The pure, cold
air quiets cough, lessons temperature,
arrests night sweats, improves appe-
tIte and modifcs or arrests the course
OF the disease.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Revival of the Olympic Games.

When the revival was first proposed,
more than two years ago, Greeks of
every class ioYfully responded, though
the suggestion came from France. 1t
was clearly out OF the question, for
practical reasons, to locate the games
Mt the old, and new-found, Olympia.
Equally impossible was an exact re-.
vival of the old festival. In detail the
ancient games beftted the life long
passed away. The proper site was
found In Athens, the metropolis and
leading railway center in modern
Greece. The PIr@us, only five miles
from the city, opens on the blue
waters of the Saronic Gulf and the isl
anded beauty of the Kgean Sea.
Yachts, traversing n long course here,
would cut the same waves which wit
messed one of the worlds greatest
naval battles off the promontory of
Salamis
10 give the project any hope of sue
cess 1T was seen that the games must
be modern in character, such ms can
be sensibly held at various cities in
other parts OF the world in time to
come. Jerseys, knickcrbockers, and
modern running-shoes must replace
the trained muscles, glisteuing with
oil, which once delighted the beauty
loving Greeks. The blows OF the iron
clad cestus the firm lock of the wrest
lers, with its trick of hurting over the
hip, which meant broken bones TO the
vanqulshed; the complex combats,
taxing the last reserve Of skill, au-
dacity, and strength the wild drive
of the chariots, with the inevitable
crash in iOckeying for the wall, and
shortening the curve at the corner
pillars-these things will no longer
darken the Olympic spectacle with the
shadow of tragedy But in short and
long-distance running, jumping, leap.
ing, throwing the discus OF quot, and
the running races Of horses ridden by
gentloman-riders, there will be n close
likeness to the old games To these
the schedule aids most of the stand
ard forms of modern athletic con
tests. st. Nicholas.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
PITH AND POINT.

Don't swallow auy praise that Won
know is undeserved. II las me- ,iciue
IN it.-Judge
Miss Flora lin pair of stu,.. ldous
sleeves)-"How do look, NeiP" Ned
Irapturously)-"You're simply unap-
pronchable. boston Transcript.
"'ris hard to be poor. sahg tho poet
As his mRntl" about him he furl"d
SO he sang. but well did h. know 1t
Is the easiest thing in the world
Life
Thomas told the mass meeting that
ne was self-made man" Every no.
Die OF HIM to take the whole blame on
himself, wasn't it?"-St. Louis Mir.
ror.
Minnie -"Chollie Ardup writes TO
me that his love is more than h. can
Express. Mamie hy doesn't he
send 1T collect. indianapolis Jour.
nal.
I'm sorry l stole the preserves,
ma" "Ah, yom conscience Is troub.
ling You, isit?" "I don't know ex-
Hctly. Where IS my conscience, map
-Statesmar.
General Pompuss q am TO speak
at banquet tonight, and want you
10 write my speech for me- Scribe
-"What do you take me for gas.
litter Truth.
Your daughter has had n great many
admirers. ooh, yes she puts near
ly all her window curtains on the rods
with her old engagement rings
Chicago Record.
Sprinkle ashes on the pnve nent.
Keep the quinine bottle near
Wear your ulster and your rubbers.
For the gentle spring is here.
Philadelphia Record.
The Sheriff You say that fellow
who broke Jail left message behind?'
The Keeper eyes, sir here 1t is on
this paper Excuse the liberty 1
take + Truth.
"Yes," said the cornfed philoso.
pher, cit Is not so difficult to get
something for nothing, but when one
gets 1T it is not worth the price. In
dianapolis Journal.
Tramp (at dentists door -"Please,
sir, could yer fill me teeth this morn
ing?" Dentist with silver or
gold" Tramp-"Cold roast turkey
would do. "-Up-t o.Date.
81 shore does hope" said Unclo
Nose, "dat dey will git dis heah new
photograph trick so fine by summer
dat man kin tell wedder melon is
ripe. indianapolis journal.
che is a bright writer, them"
Bright Why, man, he writes such
bright things that the people Of the
paper he works on sometimes glance
over them. boston Transcript.
"By iove! 1 left my pocketbook
under my pillowl" ooh, WEEK. a. ouR
servant is honest, isn't she?' That's
just it-she'll take it right up to my
wife - Philadelphia Telegram.
81 wish ] had few yards;o the CHI
mate" he said thoughtfully. "What
would you do with it2" che asked.
"pd sell it for design for crazy.
quilt" he replied. - Chicago Post.
Day-"A mans ability to save mon
ey depends largely on his marrying a
woman who is an economist in dress.
Weeks-"Thats true; the moro
economy the more cost. Judge.
cit is snid said one girl, THAT so
many men nowadays have great
deal more money than brains"
eyes, sighed another; "and 80 little
money at that. "-Ciucinnati Tribune.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
a FANCY.

l wonder where tho voices are OF those we'y,
lost and loved-I
Forever hushed and yassed away, nor
leaving sound or trace?
Iwonder where the glances are Of those who
'mongst us moved
Forever dimncd rs dreams we've drcamo
or dew sunbeams efIace?
] know not. yet fain would think tho tone
that we have known.
Still in the world and make earth's chan.
sons still more sweet,
And somewhere glunces from tho eyes of
tender ones now flown.
Are mingling with tho beauties here our
earthly gazcs meet.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
About n Marvellous CInck

Speaking OF wonderful timpieces. n
yellow old book tells a story about a
clock made by Droz, a mechanic Of
Geneva. There were to be seen on it
an African, dog and shepherd.
When the clock struck tho shepherd
played six tunes on his flute md the
dog approached and fawned upon him.
This clock was exhibited to the KING
of Spain, who Yves delighted with it.
"Iho goutleuess of my dog, " said
Drox, els his least merit. If your
majesty touch one OF the apples which
you see in tho Shepherds basket you
will admire the fidelity OF this animal. 8"
Tho king took m apple ana the dog
flew ut his hand and parked SO lou1
that the kings dog began to bark. At
this the couriors, not doubting that
the clock was bowitchod, hastily LETT
the room, crossing themselves AS they
went The Minister of Marine WAS the
only ono who remained. The kino
asked him 90 enquire OF the African
tie time Of day. The minister o6eyed.
but received NO response. Droa then
observed that the African had not vet
learned to speak Spanish. whereas the
question was repeated in French, md
the African Immediately answered.
At this new prodigy the Minister of
Marine ran away, declaring the clock
was surely the work Of witches. Chi
Cago Record.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
An Unlnrkr Rim

On leaving Copenhagen for ST..
Petersburg the dowager czarinn
gave to her father, King Chris.
tan, the ring, winch was worn
by Alexander H. when no was
assassiuatcd. The ring was on the lit.
tie finger of the right hand, which re
NAMED intact when the arm and tho
other fingers were shattered by tho
bomb. As the Car was dying he gave
the ring TO his son, and on his death.
bed Alexander H. gave the ring TO
his wife. She probably thinks 1T ha7
been connected with too many misfor-
tunes of the RomanoGs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Disappointed in thn GET

I've never preached or taught, -
said Ben Adhem, "but I've have some
little experience in the unexpected
myself. l remember one instance
which occurred on my fathers farm
IN good old Ohio. Xcko was n very
raw, very ungainly, and very poverty.
stricken hand. who hailed from the
least respectable region of country
round about. He had probnbly been
brought up on parchcd corn and maple
syrup, and never had Sunday suit in
his life. When he came to us, at any
rate, he was almost barefoot, and as
the days began to grow chill, father
took 1t upon himself to buy Zeke n
pair of stout shoes. The presentation
was n sorrowful scene. Zeke held the
shoes disconsolately by the string
which tied them together, and tried
to look grateful, with alarming un-
success. why, what's the matter,
leke, don't you like your shoes?"
father asked. in real concern. Zeke's
lace quivered and presently broke
INTO lubberly expression of wee.
Yes, sir, he said, 'Sulping' hard, but
| could have went with)u shoes, au'
I'm just suirerin' fer scarrpin. -
chicago Interior.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Ponnlafion of iho Enrih.

The total population OF the earth il
estimated at about 1000, 900, 600, Of
whom 32,214.O00 die annually. c.,
nm average OF %, sls day, 1920 AN
hour and sixty.seven q minute. Tho
annual number Of births on the other
hand, is estimated ut 80, 702, OOO--i.
ep an average Of 100, 800 q day, 1900
an hour and seventy minute.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
4 We'll. Preserved Centcnariou.

Mrs. Anna Pnwlecki, d Polish wo-
man, died i'm Bethel, Mich, last week
at the age OF lOG years She was a
remarkably wcll-prcserved woman,
her hair retaining IT'S natural color up
to the time of her death Up to three
weeks before she died she was able TO
do considerable hOusework. She had
five generations Of descendants living.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09

Horseless carriages arc by no means
new, AS In volume 10 Of the Encyclo-
pedia Britannica, published in Edin.
burgh in 1910, there are diagrams and
n description OF a horsoless carriage
invented by Mr.. Richards, physician
in Rochelle The machinery by which
the movement was Effected was placed
in q box in the rear Of tho carriage.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Terrinr nnel

fierce duel with knives was fought
near PIsen, Bohemia, by two younR
Rpsies who were rivals for the hand
Of on attractive girl She witnessed
the contest, and when one had stabbed
the other 20 the heart, she drew o
pistol and fatally shot the other.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
GrcMsnmc AshnnIee Relics

The steamer Benin arrived from
West Africa in the Mersey with,
among her passengers, six officers and
nine on-commissioneI officers of the
Ashantee expe lition. Captain Ber-
narl brings home some remarkable
relics from Ashantee, some of them
having been OBTAINED in the Kings
palnce. The gallant officer found in
the palace two envelopes with the
words "On His Mnlesty's Service. +"
TO Judge from the condition of the
envelopes, 1T seemed as if they had
been IL very long time in the palace.
Captain Bernard believed them to be-
long to n former British expedition.
most likely when Governor Mclean
administered the place in the time of
George Nv. Governor Mclean was
killed and eaten by the Ashantees, and
his skull was said to be FUSED rs "a drink
ing cup Mt Ashantee ceremonies Sew
eral war drums were also brought
home by Captain Bernard, one of them
being covered with human skin. He
has also with him sacrificinl stool,
which is stained with human blood. -
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Snakes in Demand.

East Indian snakes nro in great lie.
mand for European collections. Every
German steamer that leaves Calcutta
takes hundreds to Hamburg for dis.yi.
button over the continent.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Lions ON Guard.

The Sultan of Morocco keepsa LARGE
number OF live lions about his prem.
Uses, and in the evening these are set
loose 10 the courtyards of the palace
to got as guards Of the royal herems.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
Oaks Seem 10 Attract Lightning

In Himmel und Erde DIR. Carl
Muller gives statistics of the destruc-
ton of trees by lightning in Germany
from 1879 to 1890, by which it appears
that ilty-six oaks, twenty or twenty
one frs, three or tour pines we're
struck, but no beeches. Yet the pro.
portions OF the various trees in the
German forests are seventy per cent.
of bcecheS, eleven OF oaks, thirteen of
pines, and six of frs Bceches would
seem to be practically immune"
from lightning stroke, and therefore n
comparative safe tree 20 take shelter
beneath. Trees standing in wet ground
are more liable to the stroke than if
they grow in dry soil. Trees rich In
fatty matter and resin during summer
are less likely TO be struck than trees
poor IN oils. Wood pines, though rich
In fat during winter, are poorer in oils
during summer. Living wood is a
worse conductor thln dond wood,
hence trees with dea lmbs uro more
likely TO be struck than sound trees.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
A MYSTERY SOLVED.

II, Max! ] flung my
arms around his neck
and kissed him ! What
shall / do?"
"How could you
have made such n mis-
take:"
'In tho dusk he
looked exactly like
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-06-09
ADVERTISING RArrs.

Adysrtisensut.w win be inserted "a On, ssr,...
per SQUARE for tae Ara inssrtioa and Az
0ens f1r saeh subseqsent insertion
Local, bnainess and Special nstiss, -
cents lias. and no notice Inserted - -
than one dollar.
Legal Advertisements viii be inssrtsS "A
me nstes allowed By law and win, IN ali sases
h e cn,ssa 20 the attorney, and payment vil
ChAhoEs roR ANNouNCxNnNrsECo
00Tny omcsrs, IS; State and Congress, Sio.
Terms for Gaming sdvexti,ements msa.
ApI.n on application to the publisher.
LETTING executed with neatness ana
pro0Dt attention
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
A Wise Baby.

From Harper's Bazaar: Voice from Up
stairs = OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
My name amt
Papa (below-stairs) : Here-what's
that noise up there?
Voice-Tommy' calm me names,
TOMMY
Papa-What did he call you, Willie?
Willie with a wild Shrek of despa1r)
He c-called me Dunrdven.
Tommy-Well-pap won't play
fair.
N. B.-The chief merit OF this anec-
dote is that it is absolutely true.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
His Quest.

"And SO your friend has been in Al
rica," she said to Derringer Dan.
That's what he has, ma am.
Looking for diamonds?'
Eyes, ma am. Diamonds, er clubs, er
spades er any old thing he happened
ter feel thu need of at the time"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
Man was Made to Mourn

Perhaps. but rheumatism need not add TO
the calamities to which we are more or
less subject. when there is such an efficient
means of counteracting the dire complaint
as Hostettel's Stomach Bitters. When
the liver. bowels or stomach are out of or
der or the kidneys or nerves troublesome.
the Bitters is also an efficient remedy. 1t
prevents and remedies all malalial disor-
deFS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
In the Suburbs.

Mangles-Is this church going
town?
Citizen-Yes. stree. Every man in
town is a stanch Christian except for
an hour every Tuesday and Friday
morning.
Mangles-What happens then?
Citizen-That's the time they meet
to trade horses.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
1t Always PAYS.

How did your daughter come to get
the duke?"
by Advertising
Nonsense! Yon don't mean to tel,
me you advertised for husband for
your daughter?''
mo. But I advertised my business"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
Indispensable.

You have left out an important
statement in this rescue story" said
professor in the School of Journalism
to one of his Students
Indeed, sir?"
Yes, you neglected to say that the
boy was rescued just as he was going
down the third time
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
A stiff Drink.

One reason l stopped drinking,
Said the man from Lafayette,
Is no matter what you call for
You can't tell what you get.
It was in July OF ninety-four,
While travelling in the West,
l witnessed what IL not forget
Till l am laid to rest.
The run was long and tiresome,
The scenery not sublime,
So a game OF cards was started,
Just to pass away the time.
The players, four il number,
Were travelling men, I think;
Two sold liquor, one cigars,
And one sold printers ink.
Across the isle a stranger sat
Who hadn't much to say.
He smoked when the cigars were passed
And calmly watched the play.
Tell you what said the liquor man:
In my case I've something nice.
We'd have a most delicious drink
If only had some ice''
I'll get the ice,' the stranger said
And he started for the door.
He soon returned with basketful
And placed it on the floor.
The drummer then mixed up drink,
And tell you it was fine.
! 1t made us all quite sociable
And the stranger was right in line.
Several trips the stranger made
And of as many drinks had a share
He finally came with a basket full
And said it was all he could spare
Its just like this" the stranger said,
And his voice was low and deep;
I've got a corpse in the baggage car,
And I'm afraid the thing won't keep"
H. W. Sparks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
A Mutual Fondness.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Harold said Mrs. PulsiVer, when
you talk in your sleep about the kitty
it always wakes the baby UP. She just
dotes on G. kitty
so do To- answered Mr.. P, grateful
for his escape.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05

Mr.. Griffin, the statistician. says
that in Great Britain the average wa
ges per annum fol men is S1o5, and
for women 1928.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05

State Of Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucas
County-SS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm Of +.
J. Cheney & Co, doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by The use of Hairs Catarrh
Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9Th day Of December.
A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaL) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of tn, system. Send
for testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY &. CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists: 75c.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
What Else?

From the Detroit Tribune.
Good heavens, the fat is on fire."
How do you know
Look at the thermometer. 1t has
risen to TO-
Turning pale, they fed, abandoning
their effects.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
Best of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and per
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bottle
will answer for all the family and costs
only 80 cents; the large size 81. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the Cal
fornia Fig Syrup Company only, and
for sale by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
yyhere Law ReouIre,I n.

Dick Tait-Miss Ribbon. what is the
matter with your typewriter bell? T
never hear it any more
Miss Ribbon (confusedly)-Oh. 1 beg
your pardon, Mr. TAFT; but have bor-
rowed it a day or two for my bicycle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
MANY a True word, Etc.

MANY a True Word, Etc.
From Judge.
The Office Boy-Der editor is busy;
jist drop yer stuff in der slot.
Miss Poesy the Sweet Singer of Sing
sipg)-Tell me, does he get many
poems?
The Office Boy (disgustedly)-P
Why, he's got 'em to burn!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
Where the Pain Comes In.

Spencer-Did you feel any pain at ali
when you went to that painless den
lists?
Ferguson-Only when he presented
his bill.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
Where 40 Find Then,

This age demands men who have
convictions" shouted the impassioned
orator Where shall we find them ?'
In the penitentiary," replied man
in the gallery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-03-05
GRASS Is KING. HURRAHn

Shout for joy. The green grass rules.
It's more valuable than oats, wheat and
corn together. Luxuriant meadows are
the farmers delight. A positive way to
get them and very sure one we know
is to SOW Salzer's Extra Grass Mixtures.
No need of waiting a life time either.
Salzer has a mixture, sown in April,
producing hay in June. Many farmers
report yields OF six tons of magnificent
hay per acre. Over one hundred diff
ferent kinds of grasses. clovers, Teo-
sinte, Sand Vetch, Giant Spurry and
Fodder zetents. So packages earliest
vegetables for S1.00.
If you will cut this out and send
with 10c. postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis, you will re-
ceiye free ten grass and grain samples
and their mammoth seed catalogue
Catalogue alono sc. FOR mailing. WE