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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

JULIUS BLOCK, a gentleman of
plethoric proportions and as good ma
tured as he is large, is sheriff of Nicol-
let county. member of the committee
for the location of the fourth insane
hospital, and member of the board of
hospitals for the insane. The two
latter positions he holds by grace of
Gov. Clough, and it is said by those
who think they know, whether they
do or not, that julius is for the gov
ernor's reelection, despite the fact
that the machine engine was run to
kill him off for state treasurer in the
last state convention. David is cute
politician and knows where to place
his blocks of two to gain support.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

second time, chairman of the COM
mittee on rules, and prominent can
didate for the presidency, has been
eighteen years in the house. Mr..
Dingley, chairman of ways and means
and leader on the floor, has been a
member for fourteen years. Mr..
Boutelle, chairman sfor the second
time of naval affairs, has been in con-
gress fourteen years, and Mr.. Milliken
gets the Craftsmanship of public
buildings and grounds after twelve
years of service. Never before in our
national history did state so small
in population hold such prominence
in the house.
Looking to the north end of the
Capitol we find Mr.. Frye booked for
president pro tenn. of the senate and
chairman of the committee on COM
merce. He is serving his third term.
Mr.. Hale, also on his third Term, will
be chairman of an important COM
mittee and very prominent in two
other committees"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

The news was received in St. Paul
yesterday morning of the death of
ex-Gov. w. r. Marshall, at Pasadena,
CAL, where he has been for about a
year on account of his health. He
was born in Mi souri, in 1925, and
came to Minnesota in 1S47. In 1855
he presided over the first Republican
convention held in Minnesota, and in
1869 was elected governor, which Of
flee he held for four years. He was
also a member of the state railroad
and warehouse commission from 1874
to, 1881, and was also a member of the
state historical society.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
NO DEMAND FOR 1T.

Bills have been introduced into
both houses of congress, to amend the
law which provides that offenses COM
mitted against the laws of the Unit.
ed states in the district of Minnesota,
shall be prosecuted in the division of
the district in which they are COM
mitted. The bills provide that the
defendant may move for trial in any
other division, and that the court
may order the change to any division
of said district. 1t is obvious that
this is simply scheme to get
around the present law so as to trans
fer all court business, or the largest
amount possible, to st. Paul, as was
the case before the law referred to
was enacted, and in this way increase
the expense of the litigantS. OF
course the avowed purpose put forth
is, that the amendment will afford
the defendant speedy trial. Every
thing should be done that is possible
to effect speedy disposition of all
eases before courts of any kind, but
there has not as yet been any evil
dence to bear that justice has suf-
fered any delay by the law above re-
ferred to which provides trial in the
division where the offense is commit
ted. 1t has, however, prevented the
gathering of all this business at ST.
Paul, and as near as we can learn,
this is the real reason for the pro-
posed change. All cases that are
likely to arise can be more cheaply
disposed of to all parties concerned,
the nearer home they are disposed of,
though parties interested in having
the case transferred to the cities
might be able to induce the defen-
dant to believe that he would be the
gamer by having his case transferred,
when the principal thing would be
increased costs, caused by the greater
distance from home. The bill amend
ing the law is not planned so much
in the interests of the defendant as
it is for the cities, though of course it
is made to so appear, as scheme to
have business transferred there, and
should be killed or allowed to gather
dust in some quiet pigeon hole.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

The prompt action of the house in
framing and passing the emergency
bills did much to give the country
confidence, which even the senate
with it's crazy extreme silver meas
ures cannot wholly destroy, though
they more or less temporarily demon
alize business. 1t is a confidence
that if the Republican party isre-
stored wholly into power, it will do
something toward lifting the coun-
try out of the slough of despond into
which free trade Democracy has
plunged it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
WHOLESALE LIQUOR HOUSE.
Philip Lampert Decides to Start one
i'm MankatO.

Hon, John f. Meagher received a
letter Friday from Philip Lampert, of
ST. Paul, saying that he had decided
to come to Mankato and start whole
sale liquor house. Mr.. Lampert was
in Mankato a few days ago for the pur-
pose of looking over the ground and
securing a location. He has decided
to lease from Mr.. Meagher the latter's
store at 3l4 s. Front street, just north
of II. G. Akers' store. This is the
building where the last wholesale
liquor house that Mankato had was
located.
Mr.. Lampert will arrive IN the Cit
Monday or Tuesday. Nothing is
known as to the amount of capital
which he will invest, or as to his pre-
vious business career. Mankato ought
to be an excellent place for whole
sale liquor business, from it's excellent
location.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
Pure
3 | 90 d

Is the foundation of good health, because
the blood circulates to every part of the
body, supplying every organ, nerve,
muscle and fibre in the human system
with life and nourishment. If the blood
is pure, rich, and full of vitality, the body
will be healthy, strong and vigorous;
but if the blood contains impurities, or
is thin, weak and deficient, it will surely
and necessarily scatter disease
Wherever 1t Flows,
and will fail to sustain the machinery of
the physical system. The great success of
Hoods Sarsaparilla in curing disease is
based upon its power to make rich, red
blood, - blood that flows in a Iife-giving
stream through all the great vital organs
and to every part of the body. Because
Hoods Sarsaparilla goes to the bottom of
the trouble and makes good blood, the
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla are
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

The New York chamber of com
merce few DAYS ago condemned Pres
ident Cleveland's Venezuelan mes
sage, because it suggested war as
the possible outcome of the contro-
versy, and declared that the people of
this country had nothing more than
sentimental uinterest in the matter.
If the chamber Of commerce of that
city should attempt to secure like
expression from the commercial
bodies of the country, it would doubt
less find more than a sentimental
interest taken in the matter by the
people Of this country. The people
are not for war if it can possibly be
avoided. They are able to meas ire
we'll the terrible results that would
accompany it, but they will not de-
sert principal simply because a few
Wall street spectators are afraid
their personal affairs may be inter-
fered WITH if it is resolutely stood up
for.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
Cures Absolute
Permanent Cures

My daughter, when she was about II
years old, had spells of numbness in her
feet and hands. At these times she could
not stand up or hold anything in her
hands, and was troubled with pricking
sensation. 1 gave her Hoods Sarsaparilia
and after she had taken two bottles she
Was Entirely Cured.
Last summer, three years later, her face
broke out with large pimples, in fact,
it was almost a running sore all over her
face. again turned to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. She has now taken the fifth bottle
and her face is healed perfectly" MRS.
GEO. IRWIN, Box 1044, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
A Grand Medicine.
81 have taken four bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, aud have found it grand
medicine. | was all run down, was weak
and had no appetite. Since taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla l have a good appetite and
feel better than l have for years" MRS.
A. A. LOCKWOOD, Oregon, Wisconsin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
THE CAUSE OF ITS INFLUENCE.

The Washington Post in comment
ing upon the influence which is ex-
ercised in congress by different states
the following to say about Maine has
and the reasons therefor, which we
reproduce below. When Minnesota
learns the same beneficial lesson, it
will begin to exercise the same in-
fiuence that the older states do. And
it could not do better in beginning to
practice their lesson than by return
ing it's present delegation to the next
congress- The Post says:
"'Dirigo,' lead, is .emblazoned on
Names coat ,of arms along with
pine tree, an agricultural citizen,
sailor man, and rather discouraged
looking horned animal, supposed to
be moose. During the Seventy-five
years since Maine became a state she
has done her best towards living up
TO her proud motto, She had one
war all on her own account,
known to careful students of history
as the 'Madawosky War Brave Gov.
Fairfield raised an army and sent it
into the field to defend the north
eastern boundary against British ag-
gresSion. The casualties were in
considerable, and we find no mention
of them on the pension rolls. She
led off boldly in anti-saloon legislation
almost half century ago, and the
captain of that crusade still lives and
FejOiceS in his achievements She
sent Holmes, Hamlin, Morrill,, Fes-
sesden, Blaine-and other distingu-
iShed men who have passed away-to
the United States senate. Two of
these were cabinet officers, one was
Vice-president, and one added to his
senatorial honorS the speakership of
the national house of representa-
tiveS and second term of service in
the cabinet.
with all this to her credit Maine
did not quite Justify the 'Dirigo.'
Although generally prominent in ma
tional affairs, she has never.until now
been the most prominent of all the
states in that arena. Sometimes
Massachusetts, at other times New
York, and, more recently, Ohio, has
held the championship. But the pine
tree state has at length diStanced all
competitors, and for the first time in
her history holds first place in the
control of the nations affairs. With
population of only 664, 900 and cap
ital of 5,438, sos, Main takes the
lead of the richest and most populous
commonwealth. And the reason why
she is thus distinguished is one that
the people of all the states might
profitably study. She sends her best
men to congress and keeps them there.
That is simple but wonderfully
efficacious recipe for attaining promi-
hence.
"Mr. Reed, now speaker for the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

The St. Peter Herald says hat
Prof. A. S. Anderson, of this City,
was ia that city Wednesday for the
purpose of organizing dancing club.
1t also says that an effort is being
made to start a lodge of Rathbone
Sisters there.
Mrs. Moon, mother of Mrs. Robt.
Roberts, is very low.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

WE notice that several of our
seventh district exchanges are object
ing to Tams Bixby holding the position
of chairman of the Republican state
central committee, and that of pri-
vate secretary to Governor Clough at
one and the same time. The FREE
PRESS protested against the selection
of Mr.. Bixby in '94, when he was pri-
vate secretary to Governor Nelson. be-
lieving it bad politics to tie the party
up into so close a corporation as such
condition of organization would
seem to suggest. We have had no oc-
casion to change our mind since Mr..
Clough became governor, but we sub
nit that the private secretary to Gov.
Clough has as much right to be chair
man of the state committee as did the
private secretary to Gov. Nelson. And
the papers that are so vigorously pro-
testing now against the chairman
were conspicuous by their silence I'M
der precisely the same conditions a
year ago. Take your medicine like
little men, brothers, and next time
do your kicking in season, and not
wait until the crop has been harvested
and the seed-time for another already
well advanced. Mr.. BiXby will remain
chairman Of the Republican state
central committee until Gov. Clough
or some other man has been chosen
the standard bearer in the next cam
paign, and all the swearing you can
put up won't change the brunette
complexion of the private secretary
general steerer now sit
ting enthroned at the head of the
party organization. "A 9I a |
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

In 1884 the gold product of the
world was valued at 100000, 600.
This has increased with each passing
year, until the estimate for 1895 is
$500, 100000. The greater share of
this increase has been since 1890.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

1T is reported that the G. & N. w.
railroad will build a double track
from Madison to Baraboo, in Wiscon-
sin, and that the contract for the
same has already been let to Winston
Bros. of Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17

JOHN BULL does not seem to be
quite as popular as he might be Just
at present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-17
! Gods
SarsapariIIa

Is the only True Blood Purifier promi-
nently in the public eye today. 1t is sold
by all druggists. 81; six for $5. Prepared
only by G. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-30

Nora Serpell. Miss Branch, Miss Alice
Serpeil. Miss Ethel Mills. Miss Jane Ser
Dell and Miss Mills. Messrs. Fogg, Will
bur. Taylor, Baird, Thomas, Sexton,
Branch and Swift.
Tuesday night a 'house warming
party" was given by Miss Courtney and
Miss Summerell in honor of the OPEN
lag of their charming sitting room in
Cottage &C" y big open fire and soft
lirhts from the many lamps lent their
charms to tho attractive scene. An in
formal supncr was served and much
cntovc'i by Mrs. Fox, Mrs Maury, Mrs
Summerell and the Misses Courtney.
Pickett and Summerell. Mcssis Fox,
Maurv. Summcrell, Vaughan. johnson
and DR.. and Mrs. r. Jones
Among our new arrivals are Mr.
Camnbell Groner and family, Mrs. Gro
ner has already won for hersel. mu,y
friends by her charming and attra 2tiyC
manners and is considered one o. tn
married beauies here .lr. and Ms
BoYkin Wright. Of Augusta. Ga, an
Mrs. Lottier. of Richmond. were wei
coined by their many friends helc p fcN
nights ago. Their cottage porch Away
| presents a scene of merriment, for +
! greater favorite has ever been to II
hlun than Mrs. Wright. who is ADM
ed bv all for her beauty, a charm
nanncrs-While N. =. Lottisr always |,
minds one of ray of sunshine. and s.
is always so bright and viva cious.
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Ready Make
Bed Linen.

THESE NEW LOTS GO ON SALE TO-
MORROW. 1T IS VERY UNLIKELY
IN VIEW OF THE ADVANCING PRICE
OF COTTON. THAT WE WILL EVER
BE ABLE TO SELL THEM so CHEAP
LIZ AGAIN. IN SOME THE COTTON
ALONE IS WORTH MORE.
PILLOW CASES. HEMsTITCHED. 45x
&c ARE A PAIE. 2oc
PILLOW CASES. 45xs6. PLAIN, ARE
A PAIR, 25c.
ONE CASE OF READY MADE
SHEETS OF EXTRA HEAVY BLEACH
ED COTTON. FULL 2Is YARDS SQUARE
In WHICH THERE IS FULLY &c.
WORTH OF COTTON, AT PRESENT
PRICES. ARE EACH
SO cents.
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is cents.

Serpell. Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Winter, Mrs.
V!ll.peigue and Mrs Vaughan.
Friday evening Baron Won Jurgenf5ld
gave most delightful chatting dish sup
per to his friends. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. Branch. Mrs. Serpeli and
Ms. Pencil; Misses Pencil, Pow,l, Che
nault. White, Serpell, Branch, Water
and Pickett; Messrs. Sexton, Taylor,
Thomas. Swift. White. :serpell, Baird,
Gress, Fog. Branch and Johnson.
day to the young ladies by MIR Vaughan.
or Lexington: Mr.. Paxton, Of Buena
Vista; Mr.. own, uf Lexington; Mr..
Hanger of Buena Vista, and Mr.. Glas-
gov, of Buena Vista, was considered the
most enjoyable one Of the season. The
Ghis looked 80 pretty and picturesque in
their dainty organdies and leghorn hats
Gov red with flowers and fen Tiers. Punch
was served through the whole of the ger
man, which continued until the call for
dinner came when all marched double
lille down the board walk TO the lawn in
font of the Central" headed by the
bard. where many college yells, ETC.,
were INDUCED In. After several yells
were given for the Buena Vista and
Lexington men. the crowd dispersed.
Saturday night delightful supper was
served, where covers were laid for twelve
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs Sum-
merell Hiss Chenault, Miss Courtney,
Miss Summerell, Miss Powell and Miss
Iickett. Messrs. johnson, Tlilery, Owen,
Vaughan and DIR. William r. Jones.
Thanks 10 the Efforts OF Mrs. Klein,
Mr.. Fog, Mr.. Calender and Baron Won
Jurgenfeld, we oil had the pl 2sure of a
musical treat most attractive pro-
sramme was arranged by them, which
was as follows:
Violin solo :................" Reverle"
Miss Sue Louise Powell
Whistling Solo ........... Mrs. jameson
| orchestra AccOmDaninant
Vocal Solo L'ecstas,'
Miss e. Powell
Chnr,, SOLO t... v;,;;: Miss Jameson
The Misses Surpell, Powell Urpuhart.
Pencil and Pickett.
Flute SoIo-"When the Quiet Moon
Male ouartetteH"Mary Had Little %
Lamb" Observation-Disclosures.
Messrs. Glasgow Wilbur. Baird and
Vocal Solo .............." B,rd Song.
Miss Graham.
Chorus-"Drinking Song
Misses Pencil. Powell Surpell, Urou-
hart and Pickett, Mcssrs. Baird,
Glasgow. Wilbur and Graves.
After the musicale the usual Satur.
day night hop was enjoyed until mid
might.
On Monday morning the card devotce.
arranged for another game OF progress
slve eachre. About dozen tables wer,
filled. The prizes were won by Mis-:
KIRK. Of Montgomery, a pair OF silver
SCISSORS. and by Mrs. Fox. an cxquisit,
piece of fancy work. Mr.. Sommerel
won the s~st gentleman's prize, a silver
pen hanG-e. and Ex-Gov. Lyon, Of Ala
bhma. carried Oft the second, an en-
broidered handkerchief case.
Tuesday morning about 0 o'clock
amidsts shouts and peals of laughter,
g merry n c CT cd ,
coaching party for Wilson Springs
where they enjoyed q regular old tim,
! virginia dinner at Mrs. Wilson'S house
who is noted for her table groaning be
meath It's weight. They returned abou
sun down. after having had a most de.
nGhtful day. The party consisted OIL
Miss Leta Surpell, Miss Urquhart, MlsI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-30
The ROCKBRIDGE ALUM
The Galeiy of the Saa.ol at the Old Noun.
tain Resort Still Continues.
A ROUND OF MERRY SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Gormans Arc Popular, Dinners
Fashionable, Coachlng Parties
Mueh Beiihed, Euchre Something
OIL Rage. While Politics from 10 h
standpoints Claims Attention.

Rockbridge Alum Springs. Va, Aug. 2s.
..--tSpeciaO-Why do people come to the
springs? Is question that puzzles me
sometimes. While many come for health
! thlnk the great majority come. to use
me language of the immortal Hucllle-
berry Finn. Just to lazy around" and
there is no place like this for the man
VINO simply wishes to rest without the
trouble of dressing and dressing and
dressing, which is such nuisance at
lounge around under the SHADE trees
and play cards and talk politics, and
some elect Mckinley every day, and the
otner do the same good work for Bry-
an.
The remaining interesting event to
come yet is the medical convention.
which convenes September 8, and many
people win remain to be present on that
occasion.
Now. the young people. who Imagine
thney are RESTING here. are "off their
base" little. Card parties, bowling par
ues, riding parties Generally of two),
9ennis, dancing etc., keep them bus.ly
engaged, and then every week there Is a
german.
s. The svent of the season was tie
Leap Year Bal Poudre given by the young
aadies on Thursday evening AMI being
managed by Miss Leta Serpen, of Nor.
fnlk; Miss Estelle Courtney, of Pich-
mond. and Miss Summereil, of North
s1aoiIi<i, HH!CH assured It's success The
Dali room was beautifully decorated and
az 10 O'Clock all eyes Of the guests assem-
DIED turned towards the door to greet the
girls and men who were peisonatlng their
grandparents In their quaint Colonial
costumes and powdered hair. Never be-
Tore has the Alum witnessed a more in
spring or more beautiful scene than
when those thirty-1ve couples marched
around the room, led by Miss Summerell.
who looked lovely in yellow satin gown.
and also graced The occasion with her
Distinguished end graceful bearing. with
M. Vaughan, OF Lexington. one Of ..ha
Aium's favorae german leaders. Among
those who WIRE the most becomingly and
artlstlcally dressed were the Misses Ser
Apeli, OF Norfolk; Miss Mills, of Texas.
Mies Ur1uhart, Of Norfolk; Miss Wh,te'
Of Norfolk; Mss Branch, OF Savannah:
MISS Courtney. of Richmond; Miss Jane,
son. OF indianapolis; Miss Winter of
montgomery. and Mesdames Randolph,
Stickney. Head. Maury and Fox; Mcssrs'
Baird. Owen. Serpell, White, Johnson
Gentry. Swift. Paxton, Hanger. Stokes,
Ghomas. Tillery, Cohen, Calender
Branch. Fog and Sexton, and Dr.. Jones
~ most ella boNte supper was served at
midnight and dancing ccntinu d until
after two o'clock The chaperones were
ssdrs. Lester, afrs. Graham. Mrs. MIL
kedc, Hra. Johnston, 1drs. JameBon, Mrs.
r .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-30
The Cause Of
Silver Frightening.

YOU HAVE READ OF 1T IN THE
MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS,
BUT YOU CANNOT KNOW 1T FOR
SURE UNTIL YOU SEE IT. THE
STAIN ON SILVER. CAUSED BY OH
DATIoN, by HOLDING 1T OVER
A LAMP, BY WHATEVER CAUSE, IS
REMOVED BY LIGHT RUB WITH a
PIECE OF WITCH KLoTH. WITCH
KLOTH LOOKS LIKE CANTON FLAN-
MEL. THERE is. THOUGH, IN TT,
SOMETHING WHICH YOU CAN
NEITHER SEE. SMELL TASTE OR
FEEL. FROM WHICH DARKNESS
FLEEs. WITCH KLoTH IS WATCH
CLOTH, 100. THE BABIES SPOON,
THE PARENTS WATCH. ALL METAL
THINGS. BRIGHTEN WHEN WITCH
KLoTH COMES.
ALADDIN MUST HAVE USED
WITCH KLOTH WHEN HE RUBBED
THE LAMP. NO WONDER THE
BRIGHT PROSPECT SURPRISED AND
PLEASED. DO WE ovERSTATB THE
TRUTH. NO, WE COULD NOT DO
THAT. a GOOD PIECE OF WITCH
KLOTH,
Is cents.
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Linen Darnask
Huck Towels.

THREE CASES OF TOWELS ARE
HERE AT A sACRIFICING PRICE.
ONE CASE LINEN HUCK, ONE CASE
LINEN DAMASK. THE LATTER NO
ONE UNACQUAINTED WITH THIS
STORE AND ITS POLICY WOULD BE-
LtEvE THEY COULD BUY FOR DoU-
BILE THE PRICE. ALL ARE EACH
s cents.
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Irish Point
Pillow Slams.

ONE OF TIE MOST REMARKABLE
SPECIALS WE EVER BOUGHT OR
SOLD. A MERELY NOMINAL PRICE
ON THESE FINE APPLIQUE AND
OPEN WORK SHAMS. THE GREAT
EAST WINDOW is FULL OF THESE
THEY ARE. A PAIR, $3.50, sl25 and
s,.co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-30
Norfolk C5i'es, for Young Ladies.

Nett session begins SEPTEMBER 90.
Is!C he courses of STUDY are thorough
ms lies, the Languages, SciImcc ART
M1sic. Elocution: all taught by competent
instructors Primary and intermediate
charges as low as can be afforded for
shc hdNhhthGes ven. Catalogues may
>jy22w.f. sutoOctl