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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
SHE USED A WHIP.
Exciting Incident in the Magic city.
Fire.

ROANOKE. VA, December 2.-(Spe-
cial1-A sensational trial in the Police
Court to-day has become the talk Of the
town 1t grew out Of a cowhiding affair.
Mrs. F. l.. Huffman bought fine whip
and went to the residence Of Mrs. Joseph
Daniel. on Third avenue. northwest, ana
proceeded to use il on the person OF MIS-
Daniel. The affair eliminated In the Po-
lice Court by Mrs. Huffman's being nned
S15 1t is feared that the end Is not yet
Roanoke Council No. 20, Jr. o. I. A.
NJ. elected officers tonight, as follo"s'
Councillor. W. w. Rule; Vice-Councillol'
John Engley; Recording Secretary X f.
Taylor; Assistant Recording Secretary
l.. f. Lookabill; Financial Secretary, j..
F.. Roehm; Treasurer, a. j. TURNKEY; Con-
ductor. w. X Franklin; Warden, w. D.
Douglas; Inside Sentinel, j. 5. Gravatt;
Outside Sentinel, G.. Roule; Trustee, W.
b. Wernway.
Tonight about o'clock fire broke out
in the home of G. r. Lipscomb, on Eigh'h
avenue and Third street. northeast "nd
the building, with all the contents, was
completely destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at about $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
ONE IN EVERY FOUR.
one Person In Every Four
from Piles.

Ahout one person in every four Sun, ,r
- some form OF rectal disease no
raO common and annoying Is hchins
tiles indicated by warmth, snSh' ~ !,
ture. and intense. uncontoiiapie i'7'''''e
I'm the parts affected Aoo, some
THO usual treatment has peeh so
s,mnIe ointment or salve, which soo
,imes give temporary relief, but noth.s
Ike a permanent cure can De eApee'NN
from sucn superficial treatment.
The only permanent cure TOT is0n ,,,,s
H. vet discovered is the Pyramid Ine
p,,ro not only for itching piles, put 1ot
80, other form OF piles, blind. bleedire OF
orotyuding. The first application gives ~.
Slant relief and the continued use ~,
short time causes permanent remoNai
NJ The tumors or the smah -
hitch cause the intense itching ana US
comfort OF itching piles.
Many physicians for a long UNI sup !,
nosed that the remarkable reiier anoiueu
NV the pyramid Pile cure was Decaus'
a, mas supposed 10 contain cocaine. opium
~ sin,,lar drugs, but such is not the case
recent careful analysis or the refheoy
showed II 10 be absolutely free IRON any
cocaine. opium. or in fact, any po'sonous
,niurious drugs whatever. SOLD by u'us'
oIsts al 80 cents per package
Send 10 Pyramid Company Mu.shan,
Mich. for free book on o~''-s an~
OF piles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30

Judge Blackstone announced that In case
OF conviction in similar cases hereafter
he would add confinement In the county
jail TO the fine, as the law authorized
him 10 do.
Yesterday afternoon. Mt Pungoteague,
John w. g. Ayres. merchant and post
master at that place. struck William
Strand, a colored man. with an axe
handle, breaking his arm and INJECTING
"A painful wound on the head. Strand
was under the influence of liquor, and
vent into Ayres's store and used very
abusive language TO him, whereupon
Ayres struck him several times. Strand
condition Is said TO be very critical
The Masons OF Evergreen Lodge. at
Cape Charles. celebrated the festival OF
ST. John the Evangelist with big ban
quet Speeches were made by number
OF residents and visiting brethren.
DR. Walter Ames. OF Smithheld, Va, Is
visiting his parents at Pungoteague, In
the southern part OF Accomac.
State-Senator lie Cato was at Accomac
Courthouse Monday. but Delegate Mat
thews was confined to his home by an
attack OF neuralgia.
The oystermen OF the Eastern Shore
will hold a meeting at Parksley to-mor-
row, TO adopt resolutions looking TO GER
tain proposed changes in the oyster law
OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
az THE APPOMATTOX.
..r WATER QUESTION IN THE
CocKADE CITY.
Eve for the Meter system
-, xot work-Married In Weldon.
.,,op Of osncers--rersonnl Notes
AZ interest.
II interest

..-,,pSRTrRG. VA, December "a
tl,-rhe water question is the most
c. matter now agitating the public
- and one whlcn the Common Council
or several months been trying TO
h' ,,itbout. so far. making any APP
-. Roadway. Various schemes
r. non suggested, and while none
l. ,.s, accepted. the proposition Of tie
49, Ar2omattox Company TO supply
., with an unlimited supply OF
FAR a period or ninety-ninc years
.,ogt $1,000 is looked upon with
There are those who contend.
u.,-r. that the present supply OF
-, would be sufficient If the meter
..,, was ADOPTED. In Difference to the
....s ~ several persons who favor the
.. ~ meters. Mayor Collier recently adj
.-...3 a letter Of inquiry TO the Mayor
:, savannah. Ga. which city formerly
che meter system. Mayor Collier
~. las. received the following reply:
city Of savannah. Mayors Office.
December q. 1897.
,--- CHARLES +. collier. Mayor. Peters
rr-E va:
~ Sir-Your esteemed favor of the
81 s-start received. The subject OF the
~ Nater-meteTs produced a great
..s ~ discussion IN this city. They
-, never satisfactory. 1t suffices 10
.,-t the Water Commission had TO
.t.rrer their use. Theoretically, the
.,.- system is. undoubtedly, the correct
L Inn the trouble seems TO be in the
,-,--tr.1 use % them. II you will write
- Mr. lanes NJ. Dixon, chairman Water
,-,.r-issIon. savannah. Ca. he will give
-, tra detailed information on the sub
wishing YOU the compliments of the
season. ] am. my dear sir.
Your obedient servant.
p. W. MELDRUM, Mayor.
vr ". J. Inge and Miss Cora Brister
100 here last night for Weldon. y. c..
,-,s-s they were married this morning
40. o'clock The young couple returned
e., petersburg this morning.
Tho annual meeting of the Cockade
r,~ ,rvcle Club was held last night,
r-s- ,hs following officers were elected;
President. w a. Bond; Vice-President,
CIR rrrn Mann: Treasurer. +. NJ. Hobbs
pa-orslng Secretary, w. 4. Baught
r.--rral Secretary. X. W. Harris; Cap
.s~ y. G.. Hobbs; First Lieutenant, J,
r--rv Bailey: Second Lieutenant w. c.
lanes. Bugler. ]. NJ. Newcomb Jr.; stand
s-f-Rearer. W. q. McCabe; Executive
r,-nittee-James NJ. Turner. Gerald
S-7eon. C. II. Marshall. a. w. White
hurst. and Marion PEBBLES. The club vii
trF lis annual banquet next Wednesday
g-l-
SIR. George Y. Edney and Miss Sallie r
Harris. a popular young couple of the
West, End. were married last night
Thursday night a Christmas-tree enter
eminent. for the benefit Of the Sunday
school. Will be given at West-Stree
Methodist Episcopal church. FRIDAY
-.-s- az the same church. there will b'
v4-.1-night services. conducted by Rev
2 r. Dadmun. pastor Of High-Stree
church
Vr Robert Wade. a prominent youni
tHzar. who was several days ago mar
red fr New York. has returned home, &C
cuuanied by his bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.
NEW YORK. December 29.-Fiour-
Quiet and steady, closing easy with the
final break In wheat rye -four quiet;
buckwheat -four dull
Observation-Disclosures.
COrnmeal-Steady.
Rye-Quiet; No. 2 western, 40 3-fc.
Barley-Steady; feeding. Is S-4c. barley
malt firm.
Wheat-Spot weak; No. red. N.oo ~;
options opened easy under DISAPPOINTING
cables, rallied on covering, falr clear
ances. and strength OF coarse grains, Dut
collapsed near the close, under heavy IL
ouidation at Chicago. and closed 5-4p
1 Csc. net lower; No. 2 red. January.
closed at ss i-2c. May closed at IS I-Sc';
December closed at SlOl.
afoat; options opened easy, with .wneat'
rallied on good all-around buying. but re-
acted finally, with wheat. and closed l-Su
I-4c net lower; January closed IS SIC. |,
MAY closed at "a 7-sc. December closed at
oats-spot dull; No. 2. $3.50: options
fairly active and strong on export ae-
mand. closing easy az l-sc: deeune, , M,sn
fhe late weakness In wheat; May closed
nj % 5-sc.: December closed NJ ~ 5-sc.
Beef-Firm; extra mess, SMss;0
I.ard-Firmer: western steamed, WV
Pork-Dur 80,
| Butter-Steady; western creamery. log
2ac.: do. factory, i2glsc.; Elsins, &c. iml-
tation creamery. is l-2glsc;; state ua'fy'
Cheese-Steady; large white. SEPTEMBER
Size. pn.,,,,,.,,a
aafic5 f-2c.: western. fresh, 2ql5c 49,
| Pofatoes-Ouiet: New York. VII t-aa
! - 2a. sweets s21s2a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
FLUVANNA.
A Church SociabIe-The sich-'P
pronchIng Marriage.


FORK UNION. December @.-(Speciai'
A. the Fork Baptist church here "As
held Yesterday a Church Sociap'e'
Speeches were made by Rev. o. H.
snead. OF the Baptist church, ana ReV'
w. c.. McGarvey. Of the Presbytcr'a"
church Then followed reeitatioh "
Mr Cabeu Snead and a dinner -.
AS the result OF a runaway aCciusii| ~,
Mrs. q. ". sadler. OF Wilmington ha1
the misfortune yesterday to have an az
fractured. The necessary surgical 49,,
ton was promptly rendered By Dr. Shs sar
Air. Thomas II. Griffin. who IN lhis -
iesp0ndence was reported as having Son ~.
what rallied from a serious lliheS', -
had d relapse, and as paralysis pas -,
IN but little hope OF his recovery ~ NJ 90.
entertained. Mr. Griffin has Deeh ~.
more than twenty years one OK our NV"
popular county officers. ,,,o,,.
M. Lyy Melton and Mr.. Ernest -.
ing. Of this section. are still very In. ne
former as the result OF strain al w
chest from lifting. and the otner WIN 9
dangerous carbuncle. -,
SIR. George Bashaw. the popular print
ial Of the graded school mere, WIZ VIII "a
the 10Th instant wed Miss Georgia Sho"U,
Daughter Of DR.. George II. sneao' "a
White Rock.
TIE proposed fence law for this county
- meeting with some opposiuon' pu'
seems 10 be approved by large msJoIiS
OF our farmers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
@. H. Berry 4 Co.
Main and Tenth Streets.

1894, the town leased the hall to Mr.. Cox
for store purposes, and he now has no
further use for IL, as he has leased the
large brick warehouse recently occupied
by j. NJ Leake.
Mr.. b. b. Peasants, who has been i'll
for several days, is In a dying condi-
ton tonight. He is unconscious, having
suffered another stroke of paralysis. HIS
children have all been summoned, and
are now at his bedside.
Mr.. John +. r. Anderson is still quite
sick.
There was given tonight in the Masonic
Hall a Christmas german. 1t was led by
Colonel l.. T. w. Marye and 5. J. Dos
well Esq.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
THE OLD BURG.
Proposed Consolidation of Indus
trieS-VenerabIe Citizen Dead.

tries-VenerabIe Citizen Dead.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. December
g-lSpecial)-Au effort. that looks as if it
might succeed. TO consolidate two of our
Eost prosperous industries is well under
way. The matter is being engineered by
PRACTICAL men. alive to every interest per-
-a.alug To the good Of the town, and VINO
seldom make mistakes. Should TINS
scheme eliminate, the old burg VIII
SOON have In fun operation a plant that
VIII vie in importance with some OF the
largest industries OF the country.
= M. Johnston. who died here yester-
day lived in Richmond for some time
With owens q Minor, and was well known
90 the retail druggists, with whom ne
was very popular.
Joint entertainment is being given by
the knights Of Pythias and the odd
Fellows. at the opera-house, THIS week
]. Is being largely patronized.
The parties who bought SnOwden for
y-Gu as reported in the Dispatch at the
time are engaged in making preparations
10 enter largely into the business OF
raising fine riding and driving horses.
Abraham Cox. the Oldest male citizen
az tba town. died at his home last night
II. was SIS years Of age, and had hNeu
hen. since he was a young man. FOR
many years before the war he was a
prosperous merchant. Besides three emil
dren. he leaves very large family con-
uectiOn.
What. with a good three inches OF ice
those fond Of skating are enjoying the
sport. one or two more such nights as
the last and ice gathering VIII oegin
hereab0uts The private ice-houses VIII
have % depend on the river for thelr
supply. as il IS said those controlling the
ponds have pooled their interests. ana
uo ice viii be sold 70 private partles
owning lce-hOuses.
A Socialist speaker from New YORK
held forth al the courthouse here lds'
nigh, 20 an audience of about thirty per
sons Very little interest was TAKEN ia
ue meeting. and the speaker could GER
ia.aly have found no encouragement ~
ue staid old burg where new uosri"f
are slow 10 secure a foothold.
The projected telephone line from
Orange Courthouse 10 this place along
the narrow-guage railroad. has peeh coi,,
r.asl 10 Parkers store, about twenty
miles from town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
c. g. o. TRAIN DERAILED.
Accident Caused by Misplaced
Switch-NO One Hurt.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, December 20
Especial 1.-The south-bound Chesapeake
and Ohio passenger train which left this
city about twenty minutes to y O'Clock
last night, was derailed at Ravensworth,
nine miles out. The accident was caused
by a misplaced switch, the train running
from the main line into the siding and
off the rails. A wrecking force was inn
mediately sent from this city, and in
short time the engine and cars were re-
placed on the track, and the train pro-
ceeded on it's way. While an attempt
was made to wreck this train at the
same place several months ago, it is not
generally thought that the accident Of
last night was the work of train wreck
ers. Two tramps were arrested on sus-
picion by the Fairfax county authorities,
but 1t is not believed that they had any
thing TO do with the accident. No one
was hurt in the mishap, and the damage
done was very slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30

In any live business, of course,
prices are revised here or there,
as occasion requires, and this pro-
cess is productive of bargains in
moderate way, but we don't
shout over every small reduction.
You may expect to find here
throughout the season COM
plete stock of desirable Clothing
for men and boys, with Hats and
Furnishings of like character.
This answers a number of in
quiries about bargain sales"
You're always safe in one thing,
that nowhere can you obtain mer-
chandise cheaper than here, no
matter when you want it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
EmnOrin JOttInEs.

EMPORIA. VA, December 29.-(Special)
Widows Son Lodge, No. $50. Ancient
Free. and Accepted Masons. had a fine
meeting last night to celebrate the fesu-
val of st. John the Evangelist The flrst
and second degrees were conferred, ana
the lodge adjourned to the Weaver Hotel
where a most sumptuous supper was
served TO the craft and invited guests
several inpromptu speeches were made.
on the night of the Soth instant the
Emporia Cotillon Club will give one oil
their germans. III,
some of our young society people Will
attend the dance in CORTLAND to-morro"
night. -, ~ r.
Mir. J. F. Lifsey. of Graysburg' NJ T.
IS visiting relatives here.
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beloved LADY DEAD.
Mrs. Henry Dangerheld, OF AieA""-
.drtu--Friend to the Poor.

ALEX ANDRIA, VA, December q
.(sneeial Mrs. Henry DaingerneId' VINE
Of the late Henry Daingerheld' OF 'h's
city died at her residence on Frifice
street last night The deceased had
neon in falling health for Some tlnie
st and the end was hastened ny an
sttack of pneumonia. a. co
No event in recent years mas o"a. a., ~
,,aiversal a gloom over the commune mn
- enc death Of this much-peioFed " Si; f;
srbe moor OF the city, especially VIII luv,
80, ne ,pss as her charities were numerous
e ma unceasing. II can be SAID OF MI na
1 S that no one in trouble OF M ts,,
D Lan came 10 her in vain for sympathy
~ aseistance. She was an earnest az
s'oted Christian. and was one OF 'he o'o
49, W. r,ombers OF ST. Paurs cburcn. -
The funeral services VIII pror.hols W
naid AZ late residence here on iaIuy y
nd tnterment made at Poplar I'm I'm
az family estate, in Prince George eo"A-
Mrs. Daingerneld was dausn.J ',a -, a
~ late Reverdy Johnston, Oh 49,
ia Was a sister of Mrs. Charles " ,,tr,,ar -
az poi,imore. and the late Mrs'
. Travers, of New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30

Mr.. G. b. Wall, General-Manager
Stevenss right-hand man, said TO Dis
patch man yesterday that, according TO
the advices received by the general mana
ger, he did not think the accident was
due to tran-wreckers. He was rather
inclined 10 think that Southern railway
passenger train, which had passed over
the switch twelve minutes before, had
broken the lock, and thrown the track
open. Two inspectors were sent up yes
terdav morning to investigate the cir
cumstances Of the accident The track
at this point belongs to the Southern
railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
aCCOMAC COURT.
ux Fined-struck Him WIN ~"
axe-Handle-Notes.

oNANCoCK, VA Decemper nudge
,eISNAccomac County Court, session Suden
q s,ackstone presiding, has oeen r 20 crowd
since Monday. There was % q ' snsinsss of
present the first day, ,r on, e" Yester-
public l"t case OF the Commonwealth vs.;
Gay tne xeiiam. of Belle Haven, cnarseu
arthur ., meI liquor. contrary 70 the local
with seilins ,.ame up for trial on an ap,
option law, ~, oa' deeision of the Justice oil
peal from w who first tried the case .ss
,n s,a rs" was fined oo and the Jury ,hs JUS yss
t h aairmea the , ysrsics a o. rendered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
FIRE nj Primers Point.

NORFOLK. VA, December D.-CSpe-
ciall-At 215 o'clock this morning Ed
wards 4, Walton's store and three frame
houses at Primers Point, were burned 10
the ground, the Southern railway hre
department finally checking and subdulhg
the flames. The post-office was located
in the store. and a number of supplies
were lost. Two men were overcome while
fighting the flames. u.u.a tor
The British steamer Aries, libelled Tor
salvage by the Southern railway, to-day
gave bond in the sum of S2O,OoO, ana was
released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
nantI,s In TnzeNelI.

TAZEWEI.L, VA, December Zs'-'9pe
cial1-Dr. Raleigh White Witten' an oiu
and esteemed physician oil TINS couh's,
whose illness was mentioned ia
columns. died yesterday eVei''"s ~
o'clock, of paralysis w w
Edward S. Pyott, son OIL nes. chooi
-, who has been teaching school
. of this place, died this morning AT
nor'n ro - Hotel from an overdose OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
yiroinjan Dies In Buffalo.

GREEN BAY. VA, December ZS.-CSpe-
ciall--A telegram was received here TO-
dav from Mr.. James ID. Price az WASH
ington. announcing the death OF ms pro
Their. Mr.. O. ID. Price, ana sta'hls nis
remains would be brought mere M
hnriai Mr.. Price was originally from
this county and was for many years uTh,
naoted with the Richmond and Danvilie
roi,road now the Southern. For the iast
saveral wears, he has been employed by
Wessrs. Joseph Payne e. Son, manufac-
turers of fireworks, at Buffalo n. u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
7 Per Cent. Investment.
Assets Nearly........$5O0, 900.

A limited number OF FUI1L~PAIp
SHARES IN THE UNITED BANKING
AND BUILDING COMPANY are offered
for sale at 500 per share, with DIVIDENDS
at the rate Of per cent per annum, pay
able sem!-annually. on the nrst days OF
January and July OF each year. IL desired.
the fun amount paid In can be Withdrawn
any time after two years. For further In
formation apply at the Office OF the COM
p'"'' no 7-Su. Tu&T h26t
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

prrrRsBuRG RAILROAD COMPANY.
The Hoard OF Directors 81 the Peters,
burg Railroad company have declared
DIVIDEND OF THREE, pyLLARS AND
stock OF the company. payable on the 80
dsv ~ January, 1898. 10 holders OF the
sa5ne OF record on the nth day OF Decem.
her 1897. after which day the books Of
transfer win be closed until ySnn1w*ay
1893. w. X yOxE
de lS-tJa1 lfeGsufofs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
Granite Building Company,

Richmond, Va, December 81 ~,
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CoMPANx
have declared sEAl-ANEuAL DIVE
DEND OF THREE PER CENT. free rs
taxi. out of the EARNINGS for tho paH SIX
months parable on and after January =
5Sas SAMUEL III, PCLf1AA,
Secretary and TrcAsufens
do q e&2& so&Ja t.s-H
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Ashland Mention.

ASHLAND. VA. December ~ -tspe-
eha) The street Committee OF the TOWN.
mas received notice from Mr.. ID. ~ cox o1,
one OF the merchants here, that ne WIZ
IehnGuish his lease OF the Town Han on
January 9th next. After the big nfe ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
nIvIDEND NOTICE..

The BOARD OF Directors OF the RICH
NOM FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
MMoVMSAc RAILROAD COMPANY have de-
cared a DIVIDEND OF THREE AND a
HALF DOLLARS PER SHARE on the
common stock and dividend ooiigauons
~ the company, payable January 8. 1888
THE transfer books will be closed after
the Goth OF December, 1881, until the 'tn
~ January. 1895. J. Il. WINSTON.
40 Of Ia lTtdrui tts
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FINANCIAL.
STOCK SPECTATORS

WHO ACT UPON MY ADylcE5 NEvEH
ta,, 70 make good profits. give personal
la atan,,on 10 MANAGEMENT OF accounts Tor
one-third net profits: w. EDWARDS
2aO Broadway, New YORK. a. ~, asr,,s,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30

Planters Nation

PIanItFs NutIOudI baIIhs
THE fpdIKECroRs OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared the regular SEMI,
CENT on the capital stock free Of taxi,
navable on and after January 2. lsss
p"'"' RICna.,D H. SMITH
a. ootIaN Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-30
Merchants National Bank,
mo. l75D,

Richmond, VA, December "a 1857;
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Or
the Merchants' National Bank OF Rich
mond have this day declared their usual sua,,
EMl-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF THEhn
AND ONE-HALF PER CENT. on INC
capitaI stock, out OF the net earnings OF
the mast six months, payable free Of taxi
to the stockholders on and after January
2, 1888. J. r. Hl SEN,NS,
do H-td Odsultt.