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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
AFRAID OF THEM.
Texas Legislature Declines to Elk
tend COurtesies to Railroad Mag

tend COurtesies to Railroad Mag
mates.
Austin, Tex, April 10. = Friends Of
Hon. A. Il. Ripley Of New York, man
agcr Of the Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe.
who is in the city ON visit. tried to
get the privileges and courtesies of the
house extended to him and his party
by means of resolution. After the
resolution had been debated and
wrangled over for two hours it was
withdrawn. The members objected to
extending the liberties of the house to
Ripley and his party on the ground
hat they were railroad lobbyists, and
might try to influence members on the
fellow servant bill now pending in the
house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Blood Vessel Burst.

New York, April 1S.-Henry f. Gillig,
financial backe. of the old firm of
Abbey. Schoeffel & Grau, originator of
the American exchange, and financier
in general, while discussing money
N alters BECAME excited. A blood YES
sci burst in his head. and, while prompt
medical attendance saved him from
sudden death, it is not likely he will
recover,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
New Trial.

Bismarck. n. D., April 49, The SUI
preme court has 1anded down decis-
ion in the case of Conrad VS.. Smith, APP
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Strichnine in Her stomach

S0T1CWHIHV IN 11CF SNOmUCHs
Iowa Falls. Iowa. April 1S.-The first
evidence in the Long poisoning case
was offered yesterday. The evidence
Of the physicians connected with the
postmortem examination showed clear
ly that she died OF strychnine poison
ing. The trial will probably last all
next week,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
LEPERs TOURING.
Long Journey by Rail Before Theil
Disease Was Recognized.

Disease Was Recognized.
Campbelltown, N. B., April 1S-Three
lerers, natives Of iceland, have ar
rived at the lazaretto at Tracadie,
Gloucester county. They were brought
from Winnipeg. Man., in freight car,
which was directly behind the loco.
olive, and was placarded to keep the
public away from it. The victims of
the disease came into Canada through
the ports of Halifax or st. John, after
having crossed the ocean in the steer
age Of a steamship. They were half
way across the continent before the
nature Of their disease was suspected.
One of theta is woman. They are to
be immured in the lazaretto for the
rest Of their lives.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
john Pey.on Acquitted

Sioux City. Iowa, April Is. - John
Peyson of Covington. the wealthy Ne
braskan charged with managing the
gang Of burglars recently broken up by
the local police, was acquitted, but will
be sent to storm Lake, where another
Indictment is pending against him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Murder in q Bank.

Summersworth, N. H., April 1S.-The
Great Falls National bank at this city
was entered by robbers and Cashier Jo-
seph Stickney, after having been
Drained with slungshot, had his
throat cut. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
war Not likely.

London, April 18.-John Hayes Ham
mond, the American engineer and
former member of the johannesburg
reform committee, has arrived from
South Africa. He says that while af-
fairs at johannesburg We're very unset
tied, precluding a discussion of poll
tics, he did not think an outbreak Of
war between Great Britain and the
Transvaal was likely to occur in the
immediate future
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Berine Sea Communication.

Washington, April ,1S. - The presi-
dent has decided to appoint another ex-
pert commission to act in conjunction
with one already selected by Great
Britain, to visit Beriag sea this sum-
mer and to study the conditions sur.
rounding seal life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Crew of the senta Rescued.

Philadelphia, April 1S.-Capt. Haavig,
Mate Hellison and nineteen seamen Of
the Norwegian ship Senta, who We're
supposed to have been lost at sea,
were brought into this port by the
British ship Snowflake, from Penarth
for Philadelphia. No one on board the
Senta was lost, but all experienced a
disastrous time during the twenty
four hours prior to their rescue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Chinese to Be Admitted,

Washington, April IS. = Secretary
ticers at Pembina, N. D., to admit 119
Chinese who are Ell route from China
to the Nashville exposition. This ac-
ton is taken on the statement Of the
director general that their admission is
necessary under conditions made to
exhibitors and others.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Died at Fairmont.

Fairmont. Mimi, April 1S.-Miss Or
RE Gould, only daughter of o. G.
Gould, president of the board Of edu-
cation. died suddenly at her home.
She was graduate Of Hamline, and
one Of the instruct DIS Of the Fairmont
schools
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
SOUTH DAKOTA AMENDMENT.
That Repeating Prohibition to Be
Passed Unon JudiciallY.

TINT FepcUI1mR FrOn1D1tfOn 10 DO
Passed Upon Judicially.
Pierre, S. D., April 1S.-On the APP
plication of the members of the new
board of regents an alternative writ
of mandamus was issued by the SUI
preme court upon the state auditor d.
recting him to show cause why he
should not audit their mileage bills and
per diem. This will raise the question
as to the legal standing Of the board,
and. incidentally, the question as to
whether the amendment repeating the
prohibitory law was adopted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
The Penalty IL Death,

Paxton, Ill.,, April 1S.-The jury IN
tho trial of Frederick Hartman, VINO
murdered Mrs. Weibke Geddes near
Sibley. found Hartman guilty and
Stimulated the death penalty. He was
nerfectly composed and Indifferent.
The jury deliberated a few minutes
.,nlY
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Maybe ,rwas Murder,

Glendale. Wis, April 19.-It is now
believed that Michael Mack, who was
ground to pieces by cars last Wednes-
day. was murdered. That night he
started home with two young men. He
had considerable money and fine
gold watch. When found there was
no money or watch on his person. Ar
rests may follow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
ONE LEVEE BREAKS.
1t Is Feared the Disaster Will Be


IL 10 reared the disaster Will be
Great.
Vicksburg, Miss, April is. - The
Queen & Crescent route train dis
patched a report that Biggs levee in
Madison parish broke and that the
break was 100 feet wide in few min
utes. The break is four and a half
miles south of Delta, La. The news
was sent to Delta at once. This levee,
q very large one, has been engaging
the special attention Of the levee au-
thorities for weeks. The disaster will
be great one, but it's extent, another
few hours Will show.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
American Citizens Released.

Washington, April IS, = The United
States legation at Constantlnopie mas
advised the state department that IL
has secured the release OF Padaras' Il
naturalized American citizen VINO mas
been under arrest at Mltylene since
Feb. S on q charge Of homlclde.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Fire in a Univeraity.

Berkeley, Cal, April 1S.-Fire at the
University OF California destroyed the
building occupied as the college Of ag-
riculture. The building contained ex-
pensive chemicals and apparatus. Loss,
$4,000. $685. = - 49,. $500
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
BURGLAR Captured.

Stanley. Wis. April 10. = The party
who burglarized the store of the North
western Lumber company at this place
on Tuesday night was captured at Au-
gusta last night by Deputy Sheriff
Warner. He is now lodged in Jail. The
stolen property was found in his pos
session
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
weu Known Actor Dies.

New York, April 1S.-Joseph L. Ma.
son. the actor, died at his home in
Winfield. L. l., aged sixty-four years,
of pneumonia contracted while play
ing in the CHERRY Pickers" company
at Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Accidentally Shot Himself.

New York, April Unveils Finch, a
flour broker and member Of the Prod
uce exchange, accidentally shot and
killed himself while cleaning revolver
In his Office in the Exchange building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Starting the Exposition.

Omaha. April IS. - Contracts were
awarded this morning for the remov-
al of $4,000 cubic yards of dirt on the
site of the trans Mississippi exposition.
The excavation will be for lakes and
lagoors. The work will be commenced
at once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Women Can't Vote.

Adelaide. South Australia, April 49,
The federal convention, by vote Of
% to II, has rejected an amendment
to allow women to vote for members
Of the house Of representatives.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Twenty-stx Year. an -;cer.

Fond du Lac, Wis, April IS. = The
new council met and elected officers,
all Democrats. Ed Delaney, for twen-
ty-six consecutive years city clerk,
was deposed. Thomas McGrat tn, po-
liceman and ex-chief, was elected chief
Of police.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Burxlarv nj RandaIia.

Randalla, Iowa, April 1.-THE store
Of A. f. Randall was broken into last
night, probably the work Of tramps.
They took some cigars and tobacco,
but there was nothing else that could
be missed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
English Capital in Mexico

EnWllsh Capital In Mexico.
Chihuahua, Mex, April 19.-Charles
Headen. representing a syndicate Of
English capitalists, is here arranging
the details for concession for the es-
Establishment of large iron foundry
and rolling mills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Famous Inventor Dying.

Chicago, April Is. John Lane, the
waterman inventor, Is dying Of heart
failure at his home in this city. he
was born In New York State IN 1870.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
SOUTH DAKOTA REJo1cEs.
Waters Are Rapidly Receding and
the Outlook Is Bright.

Waters Are Rapidly Receding and
the Outlook Is Bright.
Ashton, s. D., April 1S.-The river at
this point is gradually falling and the
Milwaukee road has commenced to run
trains between here and Aberdeen. The
connection south is made by transfer
ring over Snake river and Turtle creek
in boats, and over the track between
these streams, a distance of about six
miles, on hand cars. Farmers living
near the banks of the James river have
moved their stock, machinery and
household goods to higher ground.
The river will average ore mile wide
ana it's rise has been between twenty
five and thirty feet from low water
mark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22
Dampness Mt Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, Man., April 1S.-The river
is rising slowly, but the ice being near
ly ali out there Is little fear of any jam.
Water is fourteen feet below Main
streets level, and only few cellars
near the river are vet flooded. The riv-
err above here continues to rise half an
inch per hour, but the damage is not
great, except that itsstops all Northern
Of the lied, the water rose twelve feet
Inc and no damage to shipping is
solid.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22


Vermillion - Water broke over the
bank of the Missouri four miles south
west of this city. 1t comes across the
bottom into the Vermillion river, and is
from six inches to foot deep. jim
river water is still the same height on
bottom between here and Yankton.
~
Northville-The first passenger train
in fifteen days has arrived. 1t runs six
miles north to Mansfield. The con-
struction train ditched the piledriver at
Mansfield. The flood was very bad
here and some people lost much stock.
Every bridge in the township of North
vile, on Snake creek, is damaged, sew
en- being taken out entirely.
Montrose-The high water in the
Vermillion is gradually receding, and
the city board is having the bridges adj
iacent to town put back in shape.
Farmers have been unable to get to
town.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-22

Canea. April 10. - The foreign adj
mirals have offered to Col. Vassos any
medical and surgical assistance he
may require for the wounded in his
camp. Typhus fever and SMALLPOX are
raging at Hlerapetra. The Turkish
troops have reoccupied the Springs
near Gambia. A number of prisoners
here have revolted and are being trans
ported to the prison on the Island of
Rhodes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
NO FAITH CURE
ABOUT STUART'S DYSPEPSIA
TABLETS.
They Cure stomach Troubles and Indiges-
tion Anyway, Whether You Have
Faith in Them or Not.

All physicians agree that the element OF
faith has a great deal TO do in the cure
Of disease.
Firm belief and confidence IN a family
physician or tho saTc confidence ana
faith IN a patent Tcdicine, have produced
remarkable cures I'm all ages.
This IS especially true in nervous trou-
blcs and no field offers 80 prOllnc hdrs.
vest for the QuGck and charlatan, as the
diseases arising from a weak or run
down nervous system.
Noye-theleSs tho most common or all
diseases. Indigestion, and stomach uOO-
blcS, which in turn cause nervous as
eases, heart troubles, consumption ana
loss OF flesh. requires something pesides
faith 20 cure.
Mere faith will not digest your food for
you, will not give you an appetite, VIII
your nerves and heart. but Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets Will do these things. pc
cause they are composed OF the clements
OF digestion, they contain the juices
acids and poptOnes necessary 10 the d
gestion and assimilation OF all whole
some food.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets viii digest
food II placed In a jar or bottle in water
heated 10 % degrees. and they will DO IL
much more effectively when taken into
the stomach after meals, whether You
have faith that they will or not.
They invigoratc the stomach. make pure
blood ana strong nerves. I'm tho only way
that nature can do u. and that IS. from
plenty Of wholesome food well digested.
II is not what we eat. but what We dl-
gest that does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists at 80 cents for fun sized pack
age.
Little book on cause and cure OF sto-
mach troubles mailed free by addressing
Stuart Co. Marshall, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
mail boxes at a. NJ. and one delivery
by the carriers at 10 A. NJ


by the carriers at 10 A. VI.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Miss Lottie Bowen left yesterday morn
ing for Selma. y. c., 20 visit her sister.
Mrs. G. p. Hopkins. 90,
Manchester Lodge A.. i. and A. VI. VIII
celrbrafe 81 Johns day next Monday
niCht ut the Masonic Temple.
Misses Minorvah and Maggie Charter
will leave Saturday for Washington 10
visit trends during the holidays.
Councilman w. y. Bradley Is detained
az home by sickness Ills Attle daughter
Reba, Us also quite SICK.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles 5. Denny left yes
terday for cape Charles to spend the
Christmas with Mr. Denny parents.
Nfr. James W. Craig, who has been
suffering with the grippe, is better ana
g. now able 10 bc about.
Squire ". j. Lithgow. who has been
quite H. was able 70 be az his Office yes
terday morning.
Cadet George p. Cox. of the Virginia
polvtechnlc College is az homo 10 spend
the Christmas with his parents on Por-
Mr. Patrick Henry German. Of Green
vile. y. g., ia in the CITY 10 spend the
Christmas with his brother. Mr.. John
y. German, Of Enghth ana Porter streets.
Miss Ellen Thr1Ves. or AmeNd, Is tho
eucst Of Miss owen. on Porter street.
Mr.. William lhravcs. ~ Amelia cOun-
". IS stopping with Captain a. c. Att
kissOn.
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday for a short time in civil and chan
Gerry causes 10 viii adjourn to-day for
Judge Clopton. Of Chesterfield COUNTY
Court has authorized the appointment or
serve during the holidays. This IS done
every Christmas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates 1897
'0S via Southern Railway.

Account of the Christmas holidays, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets, be-
tween all points on its line and connec-
tons. south Of the Potomac and east Of
the Mississippi river. az rate OF one and
One-third first class fares for the round
trip, except that TO or from or between
points I'm Virginia. North Carolina and
South Carolina via regular tickcting
routes. the rates will not exceed four CD
cents per mile one way for the round
trip. Tickets 90 be- sold December 22d 10
25th 1897. inclusive also December 80. 81,
1897 and January +. l'9S Final limit Of
all tickets. January 4. 1858.
Tickets will be sold TO students Of
schools and colleges at same rate and
conditions as named herein. upon pre-
sentation Of certificates signed by the
supcrintendents. principals or presidents
of their schools or colleges, on December
lG to %, 1897. inclusive. final limit January
T. 1895.
These very low rates. together with the
excellent schedules and train service,
through sleeping car lines and close
connections via the Southern Railway,
OFFER exceptional facilities TO all dcsir-
ing 10 take a trip during the holidays.
Further information relative schedules,
sleeping car reservations, etc, cheerfllly
furnished by any agent of Southern
Railway. Richmond Transfer CO.. 900
east Main street. or c. w. Westbury
II. =. A.. 92O east Main street, Richmond.
Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
N1TTERS OFHEALTH.
The Council Committee Held Very Brief
Meeting Last sight.

The Committee on Health held brief
meeting last night. All important mat
ters now pending before the body were
postponed 20 a special meeting to be
held next Thursday night week.
The committee met at 1880 O'Clock,
Chairman Hobson presiding, and Messrs'
Burton. Moore. Williams, Rountree,
Jones and Cutchins present.
Dr. Oppenhimer, president or the Board
Of Health. stated that he had not adyer-
tisod for bids for hay and grain as sus-
gestcd by the committee, as he found
that he had enough grain on hand TO last
until February 18th. He had bought a
carload OF hay without advertising, for
ne found that there was a combination
among the dealers that forced them all
to sell at the same price. lie thought
IL would be better when the feed was
all out 10 advertise FOR carload lots.
Tho committee sustained the action OF
the president
The ordinance creating a Department or
Street Cleaning the white duck SUIT -
feature of which created such furry
I'm the Board of Aldermen, and which
was recommittcd 20 the Health Commit
tee by that body. was then taken up and
Mr.. Hobson moved that the committee
hold a special meeting in January, and
consider the matter.
colonel Jones said that he ind -rstood
the chief objection OF the Board 70 the
measure was that IL made no provision
for the sanitary inspectors. He moved
as n substitute that the measure be re-
turned 20 the Board with the recommen-
dalton that the four sanitary inspectors
be done away with They were Ike Tho
fifth wheel % 81 wagon anyway he said.
Let them go back TO the police force
and IL that should make the force
too large. let 10 be reduced.
After some discussion, on motion OF
Mr.. Cutch.ns a subcommittee OF three
was appointed 20 consider the ordinance
and report 20 the committee next Thurs
dav nieht week. The Chair appointed on
The committee. Messrs. Cutchins, Bur
ton and Williams.
on motion of Mr.. Burton. the meeting
hour of the committee was changed from
2 % 100 o'clock.
on motion of 1Ir. Cutchius consideration
of the financial needs OF the department
for 1855 was postponed until the special
meeting 20 be hfld Thursday week. The
committee then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
Iransfers OF Real E.tate.

Richmond: George Bannisters trustees
TO Mrs. Maggie Bannister, Il feet on east
side Thirteenth street between Main and
Franklin. Including all fixtures and par
udons Of every kind, counters. mirrors.
refrieerators. Sc. on said premises. si,l00;
II. A. Caulfold and wiie 70 G. l.. DiclSin-
SON. % IA feet on south side Marshall
street 90 8-s-l2 feet east Of Twenty
ninth. subject TO deed Of trust for 5000,
81 COO. William Henry Jones TO Emma G.
Jones. his wife. 20 feet on east side
Buchanan street I'D feet south OF Jay. $.
Henrico: G.. G. Jackson, special COM
missioner. TO James Hartley 50 feet on
south side Louisiana street between Erin
and Fulton 500. Mrs. II. A. Nightengale
10 T. II. Walton. half interestin lots II. IS
nd 10 IN square y. fronting on Railroad
avenue between High Point ana Summit
avenues: F. IT, Walton 10 Mrs. II. a.
Nightengale. hair interest IN lots 20. q
and 90 I'm square y. fronting on Railroad
ovenue. between High Point and summit
avenues
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
CAR%oxEL.As
yas ii:- n &. q,
'i' I'll i aN>z1zZIMN G i'iiI
Now y early Eeady.

The Times Almanac for 1895 IS nearly
ready Il IS an unusual production, com
piled for the convenience of the Times
readers. The January J. 1898. issue IS a
volume OF nearly 500 pages The matter
occupying these pages IS condensed 10
the utmost point possible without impair
ment Of its value. The editor. assisted by
a corps OF assistants, has-undertaken TO
compile a volume OF ready reference upon
all topics that come up Tor every day dis
cussiOn. also. a brief resume Of the inn
portant events Of the past year. each Of
which Is impartially touched upon in a
brief statement OF facts. An additions
feature Of The Times Almanac for lNlS
is tho complete and reliable political in
formation contained therein. II is a pO-
htical register that ono may safely con-
suit for accurate information.
The Almanac also embraces the advan-
tages Of condensed cyclOpedia of tho
events Of the year and a manual OF in
formation OF subjects statistical. official.
historical political educational. agri-
cultural and general. both state and ma
tonal i'm character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24

walkers, calendars. etceterae. on hand,
and distributed them without respect OF
persons among the eager children, then
departing on his further travel, leaving
merriment behind him. The school room
was bright with holly and fragrant with
the smell OF pine.
Miss Rebecca Woodbridge Bell will en-
terrain a party Of friends az a progressive
anagram party.
Miss Emily Gibson Houston leaves Rich
mond to-day 10 visit her sister, Mrs. John
II. D.neen. Of Baltimore. Miss Lucy Cole
man also leaves to-day 20 visit Mrs.
Dammann. Of the same city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
o'NEIL AT THE ACADEMY
This Evening and Io-Morrow Afternoon
and Evening i'm Romantic Plays.


and Evening i'm Romantic Plays
This evening at the Academy OF Music
Mr. James O'Neill commences his en-
gagemcnt Of three performances which
includes n special matinee tomorrow
presenting his masterpiece Of acting
Monte Cristo," in Dumas fascinating
play.
For over ;on years Mr.. O'Noill has made
Monte Cristo" the feature Of his roper
toiro. and I'm the tito role he has made
reputation by his splendid portrayal OF
tho character that cannot De shaken.
Monte Cristo" viii be repeated ar the
matinee tomorrow afternoon. and to-
morrow night. "Thc Dead Heart viii be
the bill
II IS "a stirring tale Of the French Revo-
luton produced by Sir Henry Irving in
London about five years ago, and after
by Mr.. O'Nein in Chicago. Both pro
auctions met with long and successful
runs. and this season the play i5 again
anticipating its former success.
As Mr.. O'Noil az present IS known as
the leading romantic actor In America
and as the part OF Robert Landry is
typical romantic role it can be readily
understood that tho actor and role are
congenid.
The sale Of seats for both performances
tomorrow has been unusually large and
the actor will be greeted by large audi
enCcs. .. ~. r
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-24
Colonel Cary Is Improving

Colonel John y. Cary's condition was
reported as somewhat improved last
night He IS still a very III man.
There was an almost constant stream OK
callers ut the Colonels residence yester-
day. Tho news of his serious illness has
occasionod widespread sagro~ LArous aout
The city.