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The Chanute times., 1897-08-06
Shelter Belts.

It has been found that belts from
seven to eight rods in width are, all
things taken together, the best. These
belts should be planted on the outside
with some evergreen whose roots
would strike deep into the ground and
do not spread near the surface, and
whose leaves and branches will afford
protection from the winter winds. In
the center can be placed the deciduous
trees. If, however, the farmer wishes
to experiment, and should think belts
of this width entail too much cost and
labor. belts of two or three rows will
be found to make remunerative re-
turns, and even one row planted, say
not more than six feet apart, will give
rich returns in increase of crops, and
add very much to the attraction of the
estate. The trees for planting should
be those best adapted to the soil and
situation, and will not vary much with
different localities. Belts composed of
Scitch pines, Norway spruce, white ash.
and European larch, planted from the
outside of the belt in the order named
have been found to meet in almost
every particular, the need for which
they are planted, and to afford to the
farmer every protection in the way Of
timber he can want The value of such
a timber belt is felt very early, and
cuttings for stakes, hoop-poles, beam
poles, and fuel begin much earlier
than may be thought; while the after
products Of hop-poles, telegraph poles,
railroad-ties, and lumber for general
use follow year by year, and are con-
slant annual source of profit.-H. M.
Thompson.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

If the weather is favorable and corn
in good condition, it is unsafe to post.
pone the first cultivation until of snffi'
cient size to make rapid work possible.
Rains may interfere and give the
weeds a start.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

A Kansas paper refuses to write a
wedding notice longer than five lines
If either of the contracting parties has
been married before.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

And now the question arises; How is
the seventy-eight pound watermelon
that the President mas received from
Georgia to be made cold through and
through in town like Washington.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Whenever n woman's favorite doctCi
loses patient by death, she always
explains it by saying that he was mo-,
called soon enough"
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06
Arni,se to Action

A dormant liver, or you will suffer all the tor
lures incident to prolonged bilious attack;
Cons sLipltLon. headaches, dyspepsia, furred
tongue sonr breath, pain in tho right side, will
admonish you of neglect. Discipline the recall
citrant organ at once with liostetter's Stomach
Bitters, ard expect prompt relief Malaria,
rheumatisra kidney complaint, nervousness and
debility arc, thoroughly removed by the Bitters.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The fact that very little is known in
London about Mr. Foster, the man to
whom the Duchess of Hamilton was
married the other day, may be said TO
be in his favor.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Pingree Farms.-The Pingree farms,
which have been provided for the
poor of Denver for the season OF 1897,
were open to tillers on arbor day.
More than fifty families have taken up
land to farm for living during the
summer months. An abundance of land
has been placed at the disposal of the
poor. The plowing, and all work nee
essary to place the land in condition
to be cultivated, is being done by the
county, and the organized charities OF
the city have contributed the seeds for
vegetables, which will be distributed
among those who take up land to farm.
The Pingree plan has been success,
and those engaging in it have felt well
repaid for their efforts.-Ex.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Bean Weevil.-There Is no way to
prevent the bean weevil from deposit
ing its eggs in the young beans. What
can be done to lessen the evils is the
destroy the larvae in the beans after
harvesting, and thus prevent any great
increase of the insects. Those making
a business Of raising beans are careful
to destroy the larvae or grubs, and this
is done by placing the beans in tight
casks OF compartments and there evap-
Grating, or volatilizing, carbon bisul-
phide; another method is to subject the
beans for an hour to a temperature OF
145 degrees-this can be done without
impaIring the vitality Of the Seeds
Vick's Magazine.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Newfoundland has at times a pecu-
liar visitor, which is thus described:
The occasional grounding of an inn
mense iceberg short distance from
the shore produces an astonishing To-
cal climatic change during its stay,
preventing the ripening of crops and
garden fruits, but presenting at sun
set magnificent prismatic or iridescent
effects.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The theory of a French savant to the
effect that appendicitis is contagious
is doubtless based upon the circum'
stance that it is fashionable. What
ever Is stylish always spreads
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

A case Is reported of an Ohio man
whose mind was perfect blank for
more than q month-at least, in all
that time he never spohe of federal
appointment
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

When a girl thinks she is awfully
sweet, she finds it difficult to keep ths
opinion to herself
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The man who looks for wife that
wiIieawe the faultlessness of the hero
inc in the last novel he reads will new
er marry.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTURISTS.
Some Up-to-Date Hints About Cuitiva-
tlon of the SoN and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, viticuIture and Flori-
culture.
Growing Cabbage.

ABBAGE, next TO
potatoes, is the
most profitable
crop the farmer can
raise, writes G.
Glover in Journal
of Agriculture.
They are good for
the table, excellent
food for fowls and
cattle, and for sew
eral years past
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Many who are hunting summer re-
sorts might with little effort find
their own homes pleasanter than any
other Elace.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The trouble is that by the time peo'
pie have learned to laugh at their
troubles they begin to show stag
teeth,
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Water and feed your horse regular
ly. Also curry him we'll and keep his
stable clean and sweet, and give him a
good bed to sleep on.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The man who is more than filling
the place he now has is on his way to
a better one.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

We say that after man passes GO.
his wife has no cause to be jealous OF
him.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

An ostrich ont in Colorado furnishes
a lady feathers for her bat and motive
power for her light two.wheeled cart
And what is remarka BILE about these
two statements is that both are true.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The man who studies revenge keeps
his own wound green, which other.
wise would heal and do well.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

The older a man gets, the moro Of Q
fonl he thinks boy Is.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption far and wide.--Mrs. Mulligan,
Kent, England, Nov. s, 1895.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06
Coo's Cough Balsam

is the oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than nything else. It is always reliable. Try It,
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

Educate Four Bowels With Cascarots.
Candy Cathaitic, cure constipation forever
1pc. II G. c. g. iail, druggists refund money.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

What scandal it would cause if an
undertaken gave way to cheerfulness
and whistled at his work.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guarante ed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggista
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06

When answering Advertisements
please mention this paper.
The Chanute times., 1897-08-06
EDUCATIONAL.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
BAYLOR FEMALE COLLEGE. yea. sss
w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

opeus sept p7 The dsst. largrsi, cheapest beat col
le,e IN the South Mid winters hea ful climate. Send
for catalogue Nm A. Wilson. Pes. Beoa- TeI, Boz u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Pitzman-Cloon.

Mrs. Fannie Belle Gloon, nee
Erskine, was married to Mr.. E. s.
Pitzman Tuesday, Nov. IS, at $3.50
O'Clock p. M, in st. Johns Methodist
church by Rev. DR.. Musick. They
went at once to their own pretty home,
which the groom had provided for
her. Mr.. Pitzman is a son of Julius
Pitzman, one of the first men of st.
Louis and a millionaire. Mrs. Gloon
has many friends, who will be glad to
know of her happiness. Mr.. Pitzman
is an elegant young gentleman of ster-
ling worth and is first traffic clerk in
Anheuser- Busch Brewery. 1t is purely
a love match. A greater part of the
so-called romance, as published in the
st, Louis papers, is fiction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
MONEY IN AUDRAIN.
This County has Developed Wonder
fully in Twenty-Five Years-Near-
ly $500 Now on Deposit
IN Our Banks.

On October 4, 1872, there were only
two banks in Audrain county, tho
Southern and Savings. In these two
banks there we're deposited $105, 900.
On October 4, 1897, twenty-fiv years
later, We find nine banks, three In
Mexico, one at Farber, two at Van
dalia, n at Martinsburg and two at
Laddonia, with s842, 900 deposits. There
has been a wonderful development In
Audrain county In twenty-five years.
Our large prairies have been cut up into
beautiful farms and some OF the most
prosperous people in the country live
right here in Audrain. Our money Ia
not only increased six fold, but all of
our property interests have increased
In the same If not a greater proper
ton. When you begin to examine
statistics, the growth OF this great
western country is marvellous and Au.
drain county lie right In the front.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Burkhardt-S Summers:

T. G. Burkhardt, of Jefferson City,
and Miss Frances Summers, of Cen
tralia, will, at 1 O'Clock tomorrow at
the Christian church in Centralia, be
wed.
A party composed of the groom-to-
be, of Jefferson City, his brother, of
California, Mo-, Miss Nellie Jones, of
Fulton, Harry Jacks, of Jefferson
City, VIII Summers, of Fulton, and
Frank Benders, of Jefferson City,
passed through here to-day en- route
to CentraIia.
Mr.. Burkhardt is a substantial cit
izen of Jefferson City and will marry
one of the most beautiful and accom-
plished of Centralia's many beautiful
and accomplished daughters. She is
the youngest daughter of Capt. W. T.
Summers and Is we'll and f~avorably
known in Mexico, she having taken a
finishing course in music at Hardin
College last year. The couple will
reside in Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
blacksmith shop and will be glad to

blacksmith shop and will be glad to
have you call on him.
Lee Hodge and family, of Kansas,
spent last week with j. r. Hodge.
DR.. W. e. Cornett left on November
IA for Lavata, Colo, to spend tho
winter.
Mrs. @. Berry, of Mexico, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Ada Cornett.
Mr.. Rufus Scherer, of Marshall, is
visiting his brother, Ed. Scherer.
The Brown Bros. are paying 25 cents
for corn.
Died, on the 18th inst, little Tony,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Val. Erdel, aged
IA months. Tony is gone, but not for
gotten.
We have about twenty-five turkeys
for November "a. Come one, come
all to the shooting match to get you a
turkey for Thanksgiving.
]. W. Beagles lost a fine horse on
November 5.
A. O. Corner has rented his farm to
E. ]. Hamilton and will move to Lad
donia to reside.
Clarence Atkinson left for Texas
last Saturday to spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
S1O0 Reward q

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
a dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that
is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure know to the medi-
cal fraternity. Catarrh beinga con-
stitutional disease, requires a consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
slsting nature In doing Its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address, T. i. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,O.
ssT-Sold by druggists, 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18

Whenever there is a stoppage of
the bowel-action, help should be given
Immediately. Usually a mild, gentle
laxative is all that is necessary. A
violent, wrenching, gripping cathartic
is never needed. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets are the most pleasant and
successful remedy for the occasional
or chronic constipation, or costive-
ness. They are tiny sugar-coated,
anti bilious granules, that even the
smallest child can easily take. They
act In perfect accord with nature and
produce no gripping or other disagree
able feeling. They should be taken at
the first indication of digestive trouble.
They stop sour stomach, belching,
"heart-burn," f1atulence and sick
headache. They cure constipation
permanently. You can stop taking
them after the bowels are thoroughly
regulated. Their help lasts. You
do not become a slave to their use, as
with other pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
AN A PRISONER.
Was Arrested Sunday by Constable
Price johnson Near McCredie
in Callaway-It Was Frank
johnson, Colored.

Last November Frank Johnson, col
ored, who was serving a sentance in
the county Jail, for breaking into a @.
& A. car, escaped by digging through
the Jail wall. Constable A. P. john
son,by clever word, captured him last
Sunday.
1t is alleged that the negro stole a
horse from billiard Woodford, near
Moline, after his escape last fall. He
sold the horse to George Woodford,
of Pike county, and recently a friend
Of Woodford saw and recognized the
animal and Constable johnson was
informed of the matter and he soon
learned that johnson had been mar
ried by a oertainJustiee onOct. 27,1s97,
and that the darkey was still residing
near McCredie. The arrest, as told
above, was then made. A hearing
will be granted johnson before Squire
Riley on Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
-MARTTNSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Nov. lived
dings and weddings and weddings.
Miss Gertie Lail is Miss Gertie Lail
no longer, having been united in mar
riage last Sunday afternoon to Mr.
Harry Purvis.
Mr.. Henry Beuscher and Mrs. Yer
hoff went to st. Louis last Saturday
morning, where they ere married
Tuesday morning.
Miss Ethel Darlington, one of GU,
loveIiest young girls, was married
Wednesday to a very lucky young
man, MI. Jerry Gelvin.
Miss Mollie Wenzel, a most substan-
tial and deserving young lady, is to
be married at the Catholic church next
Tuesday morning to Mr.. Charles Bird.
of Mexico.
Many others would like to get mar
ried but can't decide which one to
take.
Mrs. Jane Douglass is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Hughlett, of Wells
vile.
Mrs. Nelson, of Mendon, is the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. Peyton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Advertised Letters,

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending Nov. IS, 1897, which if not
called for in thirty days will be semitic
the Dead Letter Office at Washington.
Persons calling for letters in this list
will please say "advertised:"
Lizzie Brett, J. W. Crawford, ]. B.
Dunn, A. Fl. Dawson, Polk Gibbs,
Louis johnson, Geo. B. Lyons, Miss
Cora May, Mrs. Annie Meyers, ]. Ell.
Miller, @. Mitchell, B. Q. MUS, John
Smith, Charles P. Vokes, Annie
Wright. l.. w. MORRIS,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
HANNA FAR BEHIND.
Bushnell Ran $4,000 Votes Ahead Of
the Legislative Ticket.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.--There Ia not
q county of the 80 In the state of Ohio
in which Hanna did not run behind
the vote given to Governor Bushnell
at the recent election.
In his own county the latest returns
show that he was knitted to the extent
of 1859 votes, or 105 more than the
amount by which he suffered In Ham
ilton county, when compared with the
head of the ticket. The Foraker
counties can be discovered easily by
the amount OF knitting that was done.
In Lucas county, of which Toledo Ia
the seat, Hanna suffered to the
extent of 3,o25 votes, which repre-
sents the organized labor bodies,
which, by resolution, decided to
antagonize the legislative ticket that
stood for Hanna's reelection.
The official count completed yes
terday shows that Hanna fell almost
5000 votes behind Bushnell.
See our elegant new line Of
blankets before you buy.
Rfa.k AftS A. Fam nm OunS-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Stock Notes.

The following stock sales were made
on the street Saturday by Auctioneer
Brown:
For James Muir, IS head of yearling
calves, to Edward Lawder at s13 per
head; to VIM. g. Sims, 6 helfers at Ga
per head; to F. A. Sannebeck, 1 fat
heifer for s22.75 and / for s16.75.
For T. II. Jones to John Maxwell,
IS calves at s22.5 so per head and one
cow for $27:50.
For Sam Morris, / plug horse for IS.
For LATE Newkirk to J.. 81. Patton,
n old ewes at $3.50 per head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18

The ladies' of the Christian Church
y Benton City will give a Thanksgiv-
NC dinner and supper at the residence
q M. J. B. Jackson, on Nov. %, for
2 purpose of defraying expenses
mctdent to the church.
thanksgiving services will be con-
ancted by Rev. Upton. Services to
eegin IN Unity Church at 1890 a. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
An Audrain Bow Won,

P. II. Cullen has returned from
Columbia, where he was one OF the
judges in the inter society o~ratorical
contest Saturday night.
Frank Harris, of Centralia, won the
contest and will represent the Univer-
sity in the inter- collegiate contest at
Sedalia on December 3.
Mr.. Harris is an able orator, as well
as being a perfect gentleman, endowed
with especial powers of mind. He is a
son of Squire Harris, Of Western Au-
drain, and has been practicing law in
CentraIia for some time. If he wins the
Sedalia contest he will represent Mis-
snnri In the inter- state contest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Nearly Drowned.

Sunday at noon, Morris Jerman,
aged three years, fell in a well at the
home Of bis grandparents, MIR. and
Mrs. James W. Morris, on the Contra
Liza road, near R. II. Cauthorn's resi-
dence. William Perry, a neighbor,
went down the well on a ladder and
rescued the lite fellow lone to soon.
As 1t was IL took several hours work
by Drs. L. o. and N. r. Rodes to re-
store the boy to consciousness.
The cover had been left off the well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Our clothing department IL
one big bargain counter.
Ricketts, e. EmmOns.
Left Monday,

The following party left for South
east Miss ouri Monday: w. A. Morris,I.
Fl. Talbot, Joe Luckie, A. K. Luckie,
Greeley Talbot and Frank Filler, the
latter of Auxvasse. In st. Louis the
party will be joined by N. J. Colman,
st. Louis, and Capt. Hickman, Of
Hermann.
The party is composed of gentlemen
who enjoy hunting because they
understand it in its every phrase and
who enjoy good fellowship because
they are thorough gentlemen. They
will be gone about two weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Thousands of yards Of canton
fiannels from Be up.
Ricketts, a. EnusOns.
Taken to Trial,

Deputy Sheriff W. q. Mccall, Of
Montgomery City, was in town Mon
day to take prisoners, confined here,
TO Montgomery county for trial. He
took back with him w. e. Moore,
charged with murder; Hugh EngIisb,
col, and Chas. Mitchell, grand larc-
ency, and VIM. Ven Luven, horse
stealing. q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18

The above is the name of q flourish
ing society whose membership is COM
posed of the pupils of room No. o,
south side school.
Ralph Buckner had the honor Of
being the first president and Annie
Saunders was the arst secretary.
At the last meeting held Saturday,
Nov. Is, Madge Potts was chosen
president and Edith Etheridge secre-
tary. The society meets after recess
in the afternoon OF alternate Saturday.
Visitors are welcomed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
BRYAN at Columbia, No.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Nov. s5.-William
J. Bryan, late Democratic candidate
for President, will deliver, under the
auspices Of the Century Club, an
address in Columbia Monday, even
ing, November %. HIS subject win
be "Bimetallism From an Economic
Standpoint"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
THOMPSON STATION ITEMS.

THOMPSON STATION ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
THOMPSON, Mo-, Nov. II, 1s97.-The
roads have begun to get bad for the
winter.
James Harrison shipped one a of
cattle to st. Louis Thursday.
Mr.. Bassford, of Mexico, will begin
setting out his fifty acre orchard. He
is now having the ground laid out.
D. O'Callahan, of Seed Tick, was in
the village Friday.
James Powers sold a team of horses
to parties in Mexico for $50.
Jimmy West, formerly of this place
but now of Fulton, gave his friends a
short visit Thursday.
E. T. Day, Constable, has appointed
Rufus Davis for Deputy Constable of
Wilson Township.
Several of the young folks went
hickory nutting Saturday. They report
a good time.
Edgar Woodson, of st. Louis, was
here on business Saturday.
Joe Robinson, of Franklin, KY, is
visiting his brother, Jaby Robinson.
The Misses Griffin, of Mexico, Wis
tied the family of Joe Davis Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. 81. T. Cant was in Mexico Sat-
urday.
Joe Creasey, of Blackburn, Ok, ID
here on business. He says they have
a good crop and 1t is bringing good
prices. He says financial affairs there
are not so close as they are here.
Mrs. Neal, of Centralia, visited Mrs,
Mrs. G. r. Pool Saturday and Sunday,
Bro. Mays filled his regular appoint
ment at Salt River Saturday and Sun
day.
T. T. Morris sold his farm to George
Meyers for $3.50.
The Wabash sent out q new TINT
table Sunday changing the train tina
was due here at 1879 to 1o:58.
Brown & Hayee shipped n a o.
hogs to st. Louis Tuesday.
Mr.. Duffy shipped one a of broom
corn Tuesday to st. Louis.
Cant & Groves shipped four cars o
cattle to Chicago Monday.
MIR. Woodson shipped three cara o
cattle to some point In Illinois Sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
County News.
LADDONIA ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo. Nov. 17.-Mr. Jerry
Gelyin, of Hannibal, and Miss Ethel
Darlington, of Laddonia, were mar
ried Tuesday at the BRIDES home by
Elder @. @. Hill, of Montgomery City.
Miss Annie Belts, of Laddonia, and
Mr.. Fallenhorst, of Hannibal, were
their attendants on the occasion. Mr..
Gelvin and Miss Darlington are well
and favorably known. The former
having lived here until he went to
Hannibal, about three years ago, where
he is employed by grocery firm. Miss
Darlington spent last year in school
at KirksviIle and is an accomplished
young lady. They will reside in Han
nibal. We extend our best wishes for
their future happiness.
The meetings at the Baptist and
Presbyterian churches are still in
progress. Elder Shoush breaches at
the Baptist church and Elder Christ
ian breaches at the Presbyterian
church.
The Lucas coaching party, of st.
Louis, passed through here last Satur-
day en- route for Columbia. The party
consisted of Colonel Joseph D. Lucas,
and wife, Miss McLaren, Mr.. Walter
Hudson and MI. r. D. Calhoun. The
party took dinner at "Hotel Van,"
and they pronounced the dinner the
best they had found since leaving the
city, and Laddonia a progressive and
charming little city.
Elgin Beal, a former Laddonian, but
now of Nebraska, is here on a visit to
relatives. He looks much the same
since he left here about twelve years
ago.
MI. ]. B. Clark, of Rush Hill, is not
expected to live. Professor and Mrs.
Collins are with him.
Mrs. Ida 8. Derrick will have spec
ial sales of hats on Saturday, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday before
Thanksgiving. She has a fine assort-
ment, which she sells extremely low.
Ladies, call and see her hats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
Fal, and Winter STYLES.

Send two cent stamp for new edition
Of Fashion Book. Beautifully Illus
hated In colors. Contains complete
nt of the latest styles in ladies' dress
pAtterns. Address,
PRICKLEY ASH BrTTERs Co.,
d&w 4w st. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-18
OKLAHOMA.

For information concerning cheap
lands In Oklahoma write
A. G. SPRINGS & Co.,
34-4t. Ell Reno, o. T.