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Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
THE COUNTY INSANE
BROUGHT 70 THIS PLACE.
They Were Transferred from
Trenton on Friday.
AND ARRIVED HERE ON FRIDAY EVENING.
THE couNTY's UNFORTUNATE INSANE
BROUGHT HITLER IN TWO PARLoRCARs-
THE JOURNEY QUIETLY MADE AND THE
PATIENTS GREATLY Enjoy THE RIDE.

On Friday evening the the Somers
Point accommodation train brought
two carloads Of passengers consisting oi
Atlantic county's insane patients who
have hitherto been confined in the State
insane Asylum at Trenton. They num-
bpred 1orty-twn III all. and came in two
passenger coaches which were attached
10 the regular train from New York city.
They remained i'll Atlantic City short
time. and when the Branch train pulled
out he cars We're attached to it. The
party was accompanied bv several
trained attendants from the State asy-
lum. and also NJ. l.. Jackson, Of Ham
monitor. and John i. Irving, of Elwood.
OF the County Board OF FreehOlders, and
Superintendent Mcdonnell of the new
asylum. The Journey was made without
notable incident, and no trouble was had
with any of the patipnts. although it
was deemed advisable to lock the doors
oi the cars as a Wise precautiOn against
any momentary impulse on their part to
jump from the train. Some of the pa
tients fully realized where they were
going and for what purpose but the ms-
jority Of them imagined they were being
taken somewhere on a pleasure excursion
Upon the arrival OF the train al the near
est point they We're Immediately trans
terred to the new building where they
are 70 await death or returning reason
Undoubtedly hechange will be- beneficial
The pure country air. the sea breeze aud
the mild climate will be il pleasing con
trast to that Of their late abode al Tren-
ton.
The county has provided Que Of the
best buildings in the Statetor the purpose
for which it was designed, and every
thing is fresh, new and clean. For these
poor creatures bereft OF Gods noblest
gift-tbeir reasOn-we bespeak from the
superintendent and all who may have
to deal with them al he patience, kind
ness and torbearauce that irresponsible
humanity is entitled to.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
OCEAN CITY

Freeholder Lewis Jeffers, Of Mays Land
ing, spent Wednesday and Thursday in
this city and during that time he bought
six lots
Eli Mathis, Of English Greek, was in
town on Thursday prospecting.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Smith were given a
surprise party on Friday evening. There
were about seventy-fve present.
Capt Nathaniel Risley. Of Pleasant
vile, was in town Wednesday and Thurs
day. 1t is said he may buy half of the
sand pumper Of Stetz9r & Bros.
The petition 70 have the channel bonyed
out from the Inlet to this city has been
sent to headquarters.
g. p. Moore, the newly elected mayor,
took his seat Wednesday evening
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
The ATLANTIC
another race on the same distance for
SofurJou Anil An

another race on the same distance for
Saturday, April 4th.
There has been twenty-five cases Of
measles in this vicinity recently
Richard Robinson will leave this place
for Atlantic City.
Captain I. j. Steelman will soon take
charge of the fishing steamer Nellie E.
Rawson.
j B. Scull has got the most spirited
horse in the community.
Miss Bertha Hickman is out again
after suffering with the measles.
William Lear and Lewis Steelman have
returned rom Cape May where they have
been building house.
Edward Somers is visiting Captain D.
B. English.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25

4 printing office is usually considered
rather rough place and the newspaper
worker q mighty bad man. Statistics.
however, do not bear cut that idea. Of
1890 convicts in the state penitentiary
of Texas, there is not printer or news
paper man, where there are ministers.
doctors, BANKERS, BARRIERS, photograph
ers, bar-keepers, cooks, and members Of
almost MI professions and calliDgs. The
printer gets bad name because the ma
tnre of his business teaches him to de-
test sham and scorn the hypocrite.
Ocean County Democrat. !.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Items Of Interest From Hd,
joining Touns.
HAPPENINGS AMONG THE Shore RESIDENTS
WHAT is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR isoIGEsPON-
DENTS EvERYBODY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

Concerning the remarkable increase in
the value of land in the suburbs south OF
this city, the Daily Union Of the 21st
says:
A syndicate OF railroad officials who
per cent. on smallinvestment of capital
at Seaview, are now securing a large
tract of sand hills at Ventnor.
Three squares of land were secured of
John Trenwith few weeks ago for
$37, 500. which originally cost him but a
few hundred.
One small ocean front section was OBJ
tained OF Elias Wright for $l2 900, which
cost him perhaps $3.50. Captain D. B.
Steelman sold similar block for the
same sum.
Mr.. FL. M. Snyder, the engraver, re-
ceived $12, 900 for his square, which cost
him $3.50 several years ago.
The scheme is to secure large tract
and then boom Ventnor and increase
values many fold.
DIR. j. B. Thompson purchased an
ocean front block at Chelsea not long
since for $65, 900, which cost only 81 900
seven years ago.
One cottage lot at Chelsea which sold
one year ago for 81, 500 has since
changed hands for So 500.
Mr.. William Cammerer sold for SIT 900
few lots which cost him as many hum
dreds eight or ten years ago.
When spectators get all the land Sc
cured, it is but reasonable to expect that
the drive will be built to Longport and
not till then.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25

The Council met on Monday evening a.
per adjournment from the previous meet
ing, and after the minutes We're read the
mayor announced the standing com
mittees. and the Council ordered paid the
freight bills insured in transporting the
chemical engine. After the ordinary
routine business was transacted Lewis
H. Barrett was elected by the Council as
Chosen Freehoder under the new law
that allows Pleasantville representative
on the County Board Of Freeholders.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25

Mrs. NJ J. Mathis is convalescent.
Mr.. J. Smith has moved into his new
home.
Mrs. Joel Higbee is slowly recovering.
Mr.. Ezra Bowen and family are quite
low at this writing
Mr.. George w. Leech, Of Pleasantville,
sent many invitations to friends of this
place TO attend his opening March 25.
Mr.. Edward Barnes, of Atlantic City,
spent two days Of last week with Silas
Higbee.
Mrs. V. G. Sooy has been troubled with
her throat.
Miss Mamie Higbee, after spending the
winter with her aunt in Trenton, has
returned home and is now spending a
few week S with her cousin, Miss Carrie
Sooy. who has been suffering for several
weeks.
Miss Lille Bowen spent a night Of last
week with her schoOlmate Miss Carrie
Mathis.
Mrs SalIie Dean has returned to Allan
tic City after spending part Of the winter
in this place
Mrs. Emma Higbee after being sick all
winter is now recovering.
Mr. Lardner SculI is very i'll.
The members Of Smithville NJ. L. Church
grieve over the loss OF one OF their
pastors, c. W. Livesly.
Melbourne Sooy and Barton Bowen
gathered 10000 clans during a part of
last week.
Thomas Leeds has moved into his new
home.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
ENGLISH GREEK.

Mrs Lucinda Murtlin, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs Henry Dennis, departed this life
the Sth inst. The funeral took place on
Thursday the 18th at II 80 O'Clock
The services were conducted BY Rev. Geo
L. Dobbins assisted by Rev. Mcdowell
The deceased leaves q husband and four
children. The bereaved family have the
sympathy Of the community at large.
Mr.. and Mrs Dennis wish to express
their thanks TO those who so kindly ten
dered their sympathy and aid during
their bereavement.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
Petit Jurors For the April Term

At Mav's Landing. Tuesday of last
weAk. 10 the presence Of Judges ThOmp-
spn. Byrnes. and Senseman, County Clerk
Srott and Sheriff Johnson, the panel of
petit jurors to sit at the April term of
Court, which convenes on the 18th. Of
the mouth were drawn as follows.
ATLANTIC CITY.
Philip IT, Leigh, Geo. Clun, Robert
Strond. Thompson Irwin, John Klotz.
Smith Couover, John McClees, Somers
l. Doughty. John NJ. Clark. George Fl.
Fletcher, William A. Ireland. David r.
Barrett. Nur J. Collins, !. Byron Rogers
ard William H. Stehe.
ABsECoN.
Charles Price, Edward A. Wilson, Ed
ward Robinson and Warren Tilton.
BRIGANTINE.
Alfred d. Smith.
BUENA VISTA
Henry DinkelspeiI, Elias Reed and
Waiter Pierce.
GALLOWAY.
/ Hubert Smith. John Smith, Jr., Joseph
Saul aud Silas Higbee
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
. William Rogers, Andrew G. Stewart,
Clark w. Abbott, Frank r. Moore, and
Emanuel &. Shaner,
HAMMoNToN.
MauIey Austin, Edward ". Strickland.
George II. SaXton. Clayton r. ScuIliu.
Alexander Aitkin Andrew H. Bernshouse.
Henry +. Andrews, Charles Gebert, Alvin
Adams aud Robert Emory.
EGG HARBoR CITY.
William Zimmer, Lewis Garnch and
William Mischlich.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP.
Smith E. Hickman. Edward Ryon,
Joseph Il. Lee. Ahner Price. Jonn s. Lee
and Thomas Garwood.
MULLICA,
John Reynolds.
= SOUTH ATLANTIC CITY.
Henry Gertzen.
soMERs' POINT.
Richard 5. Anderson. AdoIphus F.
Kappela.
LIAWOOD.
Mark Townsend and .jethro Albertson.
PLEASANTvILLE.
Daniel Edwards, Isaac Andrews, and
Samuel A. Moore.
There will be sixty petit jurors this
term instead of fifty-four, as heretofore.
The number is discretionary with the
Court, which can increase the panel when
lengthy term is expected.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
LiNWOO0.

Mrs. Joseph R. Risley is very low at
this writing.
Mr. Hover I. Marsteller spent Friday
Pa.
Fred. Burroughs, of Bakersville, is very
sick.
The horse and buggy which was stolen
at Central NJ. E. Church last Wednesday
night, was found in the woods near Ell
wood The thief has not yet been cap
tured.
The Juniors OF the Christian Endeavor
Society held lunch social at the home
OF their superintendent, Miss Mary G..
Price, at Bakersville Saturday afternoon.
They realized $3.50.
The NJ. Z. Sunday school is preparing
an Easter service.
Henry A Price had horse and carriage
stolen from near Central church last
Wednesday evening. The team was
found in Weymouth on Sunday, giving
evidence OF having been roughly used
1t would be only Justice to the miserable
and cruel thieves if they We're dealt with
as summariiy as such fellows are down
in Texas.
At a meeting Of Fidelia Lodge, No. 167
!. o. o. f. the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove our beloved brother,
Sherman DeMill, NJ. D.. a member of this
Lodge, and
Whereas we desire to put on record
our testimonial of respect to his many
manly qualities and also to extend to
his bereaved family our heartfelt sym
pathy in their hour of affection, there
fore be it
Resolved that the charter of this Lodge
be draped for thirty days: that copy
of these resolutions be spread on the
minutes Of this lodge, and that they be
printed in the Pleasantville Press. and
The Chatte of Hammonton.
Richard S. Price. Christopher H. Price,
Curtis s. Somers, Committee
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
The Rorough school Meeting.

The annual school meeting of the Bor-
ough of Pleasantville, was held at the
PleasantviIle schoolhouse on Tuesday
evening, March II. for the purpose OF
electing three members OF the Board of
Trustees The meeting was called to
order by Sonathan Martin, and Elwood
Adams was chosen chairman. and Wilbur
Reed secretary. Jonathan Martin, clerk
Of the board, read the financial report
Of the affairs of the district, which the
meeting voted to accept. Nominations
being in order, and the polls declared
open for one hour, the following gentle
men were nominated and declared elected
without opposition on a total poll Of %
votes.
Upper Dlstrict-Charles Nelson.
Pleasantville District. II. Long
Smiths Landing Dist.-Webster Price
There seemed to be but little interest
taken in the meeting, and no questions
were asked concerning an expenditure OF
nearly six thousand dollars.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
MCKEE CITY.

At the election for School Trustee on
Wednesday f. c. Duberson received q
uotes aud A. RI. Baker 30. Majority Z
" f. r. Fennessey, Of New York, the
owner OF considerable land here, sue
cumbed to three months illness OF
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys He
leaves wife and one daughter and q
large circle Of friends to mourn his loss.
The Mckee voters are gathering for
the fall election and will try to make
better showing.
Mr.. John McQuaid is doing d great
deal OF good work for this place and
success for him means brighter times
hereabouts.
Mr. T. K. Fennessy. of New York City,
n. Y, departed this life on Sunday, Mar.
18th after long and painful illness. He
leaves behind him bereaved and SORROW
ing family who mourn the loss of the
kindest and most loving of husbands and
fathers Many friends will miss from
their midst that genial kindly nature that
never turned aside from the call Of dis
tress aud whose generous sympathy was
ever rendered to those overcome by
sorrow aud they now more fully realize
that death loves O shining mark" but
their sorrow will be lightened by the
thought that when we have performed
our allotted tasks and are gathered
home by our Omnipotent Father into
the realms beyond we will again meet in
our universal home to part no more tor
ever.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25

Friday March 9th at .. m to take
action regarding the building Of Union
Church. This meeting will takeinto con
alteration the ideas proposed by Rev.
Frame, of Tuckahoe A full attendance
is desired.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
LEEDS POINT,

Mrs. Borroughs Giberson is suffering
with pneumonia.
Miss Grace Cobb, of Philadelphia. is
visiting her friend Mr.. Elias Strickland ,.Ir.
Mrs. Carrie Harper, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Leeds.
Mr.. Frank Mathis spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Enoch Higbee is slowly improv-
ing after severe illness.
Mrs. VIM. Gatchell spent Friday with
her mother, Mrs. Hgbee.
Misses Anna Godfrey and Lena Shinn
were in Port Republic on Saturday.
Mrs. Leonard Smith has returned from
a visit to Atlantic City.
T. D. Kane is i'll at this writing.
Miss Lillian Smith, who has been
spending the winter at Atlantic City, is
at home for short stay.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
SCULLViLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Champion gave a
dinner to a number OF their friends on
Sunday last.
Mr.. William Scull and wife, of Linwood,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mr.. William Newell Jr., of Atlantic City,
and Mr.. Frank Clifford were Sunday
visitors
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
WHOLE NO. 316.
CURRENT GOSSIP
and PERSONAL NOTES.
items that 1iil1 Interest the
Home Circle.
QEVlEH OF 1H[ PAST Weeks HAPPENINGS

BRlEF NOTES OF GENERAL. INTEREST TO
PLEAsANTvLLE PEOPLE, WITH ODDS
AND ENDS TO ENTERTAIN OUR FRIENDS
AND VISITORS.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
ESTELLE.

Mr.. J Howard, No. 317 South Juniper
street, Philadelphia, makes thefollowing
offer to residents of Estelle or property
owners of the tract: Should they desire
more ground than what they have pur-
chased he will give free of all charge for
three wears the use of plots SO, 81, 100
or III; the only restrictions being that
all ground where the wood is cut is to he
thoroughly cleared and placed under cul-
tivatiOn. As these plots are all heavily
covered with wood, this is a very liberal
offer. This gentleman is willing to enter
into agreement with any party who de-
sires to avail themselves of this offer to
rent the ground after the three years are
up, for very moderate sum. Any per-
son desiring to go into berry culture Oh
large scale should avail themselves of
this opportunity. By addressing the
above named gentleman they can receive
full particulars.
Mr.. Thomas Fair, the postmaster, is
evidently pleased with the place, as he
has been inducing his relatives TO pur-
chase.
The church is making progress rapidly.
1t is now all enclosed All the labor is
being given gratuitously to the church.
The public school is doing well.
There is large attendance of scholars;
in fact, it has more scholars now than
many of the South Jersey towns that
are fifty years old
Settlers are coming in every week, par
ticularly on tract eight, which is begin
ming to show signs OF increasing activity.
This tract being sold off last it has been
somewhat back of the other tracts in de-
yelopement, but it is safe to say it will
enjoy the same prosperity.
Mr.. Eisen Smith, Of Jersey City, has
arrived here and Immediately started the
erection of his building.
Mr.. Greller is building a handsome
house down near the station. His SON
in-law, Louis Weidner, is going to engage
in the hardware business, and will have
a good stock. We have no doubt but
he will do well.
Our genial friend, Mr.. Hatch, still exists
and parties desiring the hospitality of
his home will find welcome.
The Estelle Improvement Company
has new members every week, in fact,
four-fitths of the residents belong to this
society.
The new tract Of land on the other side
of the railroad will greatly improve the
Estelle tract, while the prosperity OF the
Milmay tract will also be a big Incentive
towards Improvement
The Pleasantville PRESS is received here
with more expectation and welcome
than even the Philadelphia papers with
their latest news.
The next monthly meeting Of the Es-
telle League will be held April 4, and not
Ia, as incorrectly stated last week.
The members of the Estelle Union S. S.
desire to return thanks. through the
columns. of your paper, for the box of
books from the South Dennis Sunday
School, sent by Mrs. Hattie Fidler. D.
Bennett, Superintendent.
A meeting of the citizens Of Estelle will
| be held at the residence of D. Bennett on
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25

At Mav's Landing Tuesday of last
v"4k. 10 the presence Of Judges Thomp-
spn. Byrnes. and Senseman, County Clerk
Srott and Sheriff Johnson, the panel Of
petit Jurors to sit at the April term OF
Court, which convenes on the 18th. Of
the mouth. We're drawn as follows.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-03-25
ATLANTIC CITY.

Philip Fl. Leigh, Geo. Cluin, Robert
Stroud. Thompson Irwin, John Klotz.
Smith Couover, John McClees, Somers
l. Doughty, John NJ. Clark. George Fl.
Fletcher, William A. Ireland. David H.
Barrett. Nur J. ColIins, !. Byron Rogers
and william H. Stehe.
New-York tribune., 1896-04-21

ABDoTT-on Sunday. April 49, Austin Abbott. aged -
Funeral services at Broadway Tabernacle broadway and
y 34h-st. Oh Tuesday. April q. at o'clock
Please omit flowers
New-York UniversityThe members q the Council Gov ell
;S ass L. D. e the pTso lex ss S
&c CHARLES BUTLER LII fs-'' d. President
BRoMI-EY--On Monday: April 20. the Rev. Henry brom-
Funeral services w be held in the Greenwood Baptist
Church. 4th-ave. and l5th-st Brooklyn. at A~ p "'
Will be reserved Tor the clergy will meet In the
chapel adjoining the church.
Inter1nent Friday morning In Greenwood Cemetery.
san Francisco papers please copy.
cAIRNs-On April 49, Lorraine Fuller Cairns. widow q
Cairns H III the I'm y year Of s ss No.
$50 West l44th-st.. Wednesday. the I'D inst. y
M t, % o@ R0ssdS 9ass ass
CARPENTER.-On April 49, William F, Carpenter. aged
Funeral "wednesday. April 22 a, n from s,,s the
Plains. N Y
Ease late Of cs%sf roo%e County T. 10
Interment at Camden 9. c. on Sunday. April 10. isoe
April H. at the home Of her I'd daSsnse%r % 2
am % Ss he as
KUNzMANN-on sunday April 49, Joseph Kunzmann.
Funeral services at his late sssdsnSs No. 700 West End
Lorance aged Il years 10 months.
nsr A. P No. 60
rnlarmsnf f'SN at RccHey H NJ j. on morning.
Friends de S'o are e. Invited.
MELRATH-on Sunday. April 49, Thomas L. McElrath
Funeral services at ns late residence 1903 Degraw-
st. BT'CG x s on saorssns. TsSisss a aP *. 2s sms
NEwBOLUsaturiay. April 49, 1896. Stella H. Newbo'd.
widcw of NJ. T. Newbold. aged 20. ,.o ,.,...
e1S nusss'y ssSs NR nj euns j.
o.
IT bs MGns the 20 2n 8 ps West h 'u'''n
Notice of funeral hereafter.
RANpALI.on sunday. April 10. 1896. Frank B. Ran
Rsa'yss ard friends ALSO %s@9ss s Of Ne Nsw9s s,T dt:
DURYEA'S zouISss are invited sssyS ssHs y: 9:
Tuesday evening April q. at $50 O'Clock.
Interment private.
sophia s st Rr TrDP %
Hamilton ohio in the a.. year % Of her her ns,.0,
Cincinnati. Pittsburg and Hamilton papers please copy
q sSer. Msf Widow on Of ssnSsy s hsws A II
Funeral services viii be held at Church. Grssa-
p. field. Tussdcy s e.,. April ~ a,aaIs, az = ?; M
Train leaving m Grand Central Depot a. m reaches Green
& Hotel Eusknsn4m on Monasy April s
Funeral services Wednesday At 10 O'Clock.
In,erment Moravian Cemetery.
home No. IS East 'i'; lSh Y in her % list year
FahusS dsashier Of sR Daniel H. FaSush and
bs ~fyw funeral m viii be a Trn M Church Geneva r. On
I" Tueeday eei"' morning norm at at 10 ocock
THAYER-rn Quincy. Mass. April 20 Mabel Everett
THoMPsON-On Monday. April 20. Aonzo Roosevels
s aer at an the n One on his bhcr Dr. l.
Thompson No. $50 Adslphis. Brooklyn. on Wednesday
evening. April %. at o'clock
The Ken.eo Cemetery ,2Sa,ea a. or ,sDs the rs,s?
Depot, Once IS East .2d-st f..-
New-York tribune., 1896-04-21
WILLS FILED YESTERDAY.

The Will OF Mrs. Rebecca Aaron was offered FOR
n-ohate Yesterday AZ the Surrogates Office IL gives
the Use OF her house No. g. East Sixty -sixth-st TO
hor son Joseph b. and her daughter. Blanche
Aaron as long as they live together II they should
desire TO part or OF them should die. the house
u to be sold and the proceeds divided among ali
OF her children equally. To each Of her grand
children she leaves the sum OF 50 as a token or
remembrance Joseph Il. Aaron is made the executor
OF the Will
The will OF 9ali Schwartz. disposlng OF a small
estate was filed yesterday. II Is written on piece
OF note paper In German. The translation OF the
Will which is annexed the original. reads as fol-
lows:
bequeath my business at No. i02 Third-ave. and
all mcrchan ndlse therein. and all outstanding ac-
counts and all property OF which ! am possessed.
10 my brother Jacob Schwartz. Out OF all this ne
snail pay all my debts. and support mother. and
shall give TO each Of my unmarried sisters. Regina
and Rosie. $500 At the time that make this dis
position feel that fully understand what am
about.
by the will OF Valentine Borst which filed
yesterday his entire estate. amounting 10 about
tG 900 is left his widow Regime Borst. and she Is
m de