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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-02-17

Conductor Geo. Marriott of this
city, has the best rated watch on this
division Of the Santa Fe and one Of
the best watches on the entire Santa
FeSystem. Inspector Montgomery has
made his report showing such to BE-
the case. Mr.. Marriott's watch was
placed 10 three positions, viz, pendant
up, dial up, dial down, for a period Of
"A hours each. The first position
showed variation of 2seconds fast in
the "a hours. The watch was perfect
In the other tests. Compared with
the ratings Of the best watches on the
other divisions of the road, Mr. Mar
rlott's watch is one OF the best owned
by any Santa Fe employee. There are
only three perfect watches on the en-.
tire Santa Fe system, owned by Yard.
master W. G. Cunningham of Arpen.
tine, Engineer H. G. Rust of Topeka,
and Chas. Sharp of Topeka.
Sam Barber living four miles south.
west of here, came to town on last
Friday In search of wagon load Of
fat hogs which had been stolen from
L = \
his place the night before. The hogs
were driven off and he tracked them
the distance of mile and a half in
the direction Of Hunnewell, but he
was then overcome with faintness
having just got up from bed of sick.
, ness, and abandoned the search. He
then got his horse and buggy and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
Porto RICO'S FUTURE.

II Topld BE to O,o Clorv 20 Gire n SER
GorerpmeHt soy' NJ Hosios.
MIR. Eugino NJ. Hostos, who, with
the celebrated DR.. Betances, now Gu
ban delegate at Paris was the leader
OF the revolutionary movement in por-
to Rico until spanish hostIhties com
PEELED him TO leave some years ago,
arr we'd ia Washington Wednesday.
Mr. hostos represents the political
emigrants from Cuba and Porto Rico
now residing in Caracas the capital OF
Venezuela, and several other South
American cities, and is here for the
purpose OF ascertaining the probable le
status of both islands in the now GER
tain event OF American victory Per
haps no native Porto Ricsu, with the
possible exception OF Or. Betapces, is
more loved and respected by his coun-
trymen than Mr. Hostos. lie was
born in MayagueZ, on the west coast
OF Porto Rico, SO years ago. and has
spent the greater part OF MS life wors-
for the liberty Of Cuba and his ua
tive slaud. lie is man Of broad
ideas and liberal education, being a
Ph. ID. and the author OF several books.
he and DR.. Betances were comrades
and are now great friends. A though
he has been political exile for many
years MIR. Hostos is still imbued with
love for the island OF his nativity,
and eagerly awaits an opportunity 20
return 10 IL. In an interview Nedues.
day Mr. Hostos said:
We see in she outcome Of this va,
provoked by Spain, new and broader
horizon for this truly great republic,
as we'll as for Cuba a q Porto Rico
We must devote our thoughts and
works now TO what viii result In the
| high glory aud greater good ot the
Uni ed States, and in the rcconstrur-
tion OF the Antilles under the protec-
| tion OF the American eagle. There Is
no doubt that Porto Rico, under the
protection of the United states, would
Immediately become a political and
economical force, because the United
States will know how 70 develop re.
sources which Spain has neg ected.
Perhaps 10 would be better 10 con
slider the Porto r cans as rational
| thinking people, who, under favorable
| circumstances can direct their Own
destiuies, a1d 10 would und ubtebly
rebound 20 the greater glory OF tht
United States TO put these people IN
such position that they might govern
themselves under proper United Statei
protection There are many weigh )
reasons for this view.
! First, the United States would b'
acting as a great moral entity, comi 3
in grave hour I'm the history of thu
American continent TO prove that jus
tice Is a force in state as individua
concerns. In this way IL would bl
shown that the moral, politic'l an'
economical guidance OF the people de
bilitated by tyranny into a peopl'
strong by the exercise Of liberty, Th'
example would demonstrate conclu
sively the strength and iortitude o
American institutions and the excel
lence Of republican government. W
have a great loYe for the country an'
for Americans, aud our people are viii
ling 10 be your people st. Loui
| Globe Democrat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
TERRlToRIAL rOplcs.

/ n, Hutchinson, weiFher Of Noble
county has been arrested 70 refusing q
to put revenue stamp on weight Ger
tdeates. As the law allows hiu only
40 cents wagon load for weighing
be very properly thinks it hardship.
The killing Of John Reason near
Earl bOrO is still shrouded a mystery
he vas prominent Populist and n
the recent convention ia his cOu "
~as candidate for sher II, but was
defested
A fellow out ln the cracker neck a
KAnses has discovered why an engine
Is cal ed she, and insists thai it is
because it wears ia ket and apron
carries hose and drags train behind
H.
. Senator Doom viii not cooperate
with the middle of-the-roaders in any
movement they may make.
Not long ago Gov. Barnes bad occa
sion TO visit the camps at Fort Reno
Big Riley volunteer from thi
city. aud formerly blacksmith here
vas on guard when the governor mace
his visit, and would not let him pas
| with, ut FIRST giving the countersigu
! This Gov Barnes was unable to do. 81
Riley very promptly arrested him
marched him up IS ths x ard hous
and turned him over to the officer o
the day. Gov. Barnes WAS cousiderabl.
surprised INT was soon releas d ~
NJ uskogee Times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

nm TRIPLE PIRrT PLITFORM
The following are the resolutions
adopted by the joint convention a.
oklahoma City;
We indorse end ratify the Chicago
platform adopted by the Iemocratie
party iu 1896, and afterwards Endorsed
bv the Populists and Free Silver Re
publicans through the ratification OF
the candidacy OF Hon. W. j. Bryan.
We are in favor Of the ecti5n Of the
president Of the United states and
United states senators by direct vote
Of the people.
We favor such leg islation a. will en-
able the people OF this territory 10 elect
their own officials.
We favor economy in the manage
ment Of public affairs.
We favor statenood and free homes.
We tender toe constitutional author
lilies our sympathy and support in the
prosecution Of tue Just war waged by
this country against the misruie and
tyranny OF Spain 10 Cuba, Porto Rico
aud the Philippine islands, and tender
our svmpathies 20 those who have been
called upon 20 make sacrifices in the
interest of this country through the
exactions OF this war.
We condemn the present kepu blican
administration Of Oklahoma as being
mercenary and corrupt, AMI urge a
united effort % prevent the operation
OF the iniquitous tax raise lately legal
iEed by the ACCESSION of the aoministra-
tion supreme court.
We pledge our unanimous support 10
the choice OF tuis convention FOR dele
gate 10 congress, TO the end that intel
Igence, efficiency and honesty may be
united In this territory, 20 the con
fusion and defeat Of Mchannaism and
the allies OF corruption and misruie.
We favor the opening TO settlement
Of all Indian reservations within or
contiguous TO Oklahoma territory at as
early q date us possible.
We favor such legislation as will re-
suit in lessening rsuroad rates OF trans
portation. and the abolition of the
entire free pass system
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
POPULIST WORK
ERS IN OKLAHOMA

hon. T. 5 Pullism is one OF the
original Populists or Peoples party
men, having taken that chute early In
the opening o. the territory Alth ugh
he did not seek 1t his name was prom
inently mentioned by the Popullsts Of
Logan and other counties for delegate
to congress two years ago, and at one
time II was believed that his chances
TOR the nomination were good lie was
sleeted ty the council in the second
general assembly and as a member Of
that body acquitted himself to the
satisfaction OF his constituency and
The people. He has always occupied a
high position in the councils Of his
party,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
NO DISCORD THIS TIGE.
a statshood CoHreation to be Held Hot ruf
Mean Something

a statshood CoHreHtion 10 be Held thoi rHl
Mean Something
The constitutional convention pro-
posed by the Democratic territorial
central committee AZ El Reuo, Satur-
day, IS meeting with favor as the be I
possible way 10 determine whether
Oklahoma wants atehood The con
vention is 10 be held on November rs
probably at Oklahoma City.
Three delegates are TO be selected
from each couutyi the intention being
to have each Of the three political psr-
ties represented The delegates are o.
be nominated from each county aud
put IN the territorial tickets, II the
law permits this TO be done. There
are many persons who believe tuat
there is no law that would hold this 20
be mutilation OF the tickets. There is
some objection TO having the delegates
nominated by the committeeman in-
stead Of by the people.
The resolution calling for constitu
tional convention was introduced by
Frank McMastor, OF Oklah ma City.
The convention will give dedniie OPP
portunity for statehood work con
stitution wi be drafted and sent 90
congress with a memorial asking for
statehood.
Heretofore statehood meetings have
exhausted themselves Ia discord and
wrangling without coming any nearer
a solution Of the question than before
| the meetings were held Democrats.
Republicans and Populists alike are
declaring themselves IN favor of the
| convention.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

DIR. RUFUS LANE, OF Cincinnati, has
been appointed consul 70 smyrna in
Turkey. Lane was a member OF the
legislature which elected Hanna to
the United States seEate. He wes
elected as silver republican by dem
ocratic votes, and was pledged to vote
against Hanna. On the final vote he
voted for the Cleveland boodler Had
Lane voted against Hanna the bos,
boodler would have been defeated
The appointment OF Lane TO be consu'
TO Smyrna may be taken as proof con
elusive Of the charge that Mark Han
ma secured his election by bribery
and IL is good proof that Lane sole
his vote for petty office
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

THE stste Capital In long and pa
thetic appeal TO the Republicans OF the
territory 20 stand up 10 the rack and
yindieate the present territorial ad-
ministration by solid vote tor the
party 10 the coming election says 1T
VIII take every Republican in the ter
ritory to insure success. Not one can
be spaged II the state Capital
speaks by the card and we are inclined
10 credit Fl with sincerity in this
fearful appeal, Us lamentations viii
be truly pitiiul when the election re
turns come ia, for II knows that nei-
ther its agonies or anything else under
the blue heavens win induce the Re
publieans Of this territory to endorse
the Barnes administration The Cap
itai might as well appeal 10 the Demo
crats 10 endorse the administration Of
the late Grover Cleveland, as 70 ask
the Republicans 10 come 10 the rescue
u the Barnes regime.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

United states 10 Daniel W. LOthlen,
dlsng receipt $500, S 9, IS, n W p
sec. 81, a., east.
United States 70 Daniel w Loinleu,
dliug receipt, 500, 5 8, ys, NV 4
sec. e7, ~, 4 east.
United States 10 John W Brophy
filing receipt, s20e, 2, -, Ns, s W /.
sec. "a, a., east.
McFerron 20 Flor ace Br phy,
warranty deed, $500, @, 81, IS, = IA "
=. sec. ga ~, / east.
H. NJ Allyn 20 John r. Molt, war
ranty deed, $500, 3, q %, lots "a and 81
block 40. East Guthrie.
j. Il. Holt 10 j. Il. Norris, warranty
deed. 5000, s. 3, 95, lots 2 aud 22, block
10. East Guthrie
c. Il. Landes 70 Hale Landes, guard
ian's deed, 5000. q, 80, ss, " sw 4
sec 4, AZ, : west
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

liz is d chestnut with whiskers on il
70 say the civil service commission is .
humbug, bat in view Of the fact tina,
these truly good men, who draw big
salaries for protesting goodness, have
Jus, officially reduced a clerk Ia the
employ Of the commission one grade
for alleged iueflciency, and that this
same clerk as witness before the
Senate Civil Service com mittee, some
MONTHS sgo, had testified to methods
in use by the commission that even q
mugwump would not eau reform, il
seems uece sary 20 say II again.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

The state Capital mai ans that the
raise over the assessed valuation Of
property by the board OF equalization
was necessary to keep the price OF
warrants at or as near par as possible,
and thereby keep up the credit and
honor Of the territory. The credit and
honor of the territory would better
have been maintained without the
raise, for then the taxpayers would
have paid their taxes as usual, but
thousands were led 10 believe, and
still believe, that the raise was illegal
and without the shadow OF law t. jus
tify IL, and for tha. reason held back
the paym mt OF theis taxes, which
otherwise they would have promptly
paid, which accounts tor the tremen.
dous delinquency of sl55, 900 reported
by the administration.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

CoNussARY GENERAL EAGAN. OF the
army is out in an interview replying
10 letter written by r. b. Roosevelt
New York lawyer, charging that
there was either shameful in.
capacity or Infamous dishonesty" in
the commissRry department, and that
neither enough, nor proper food had
been furnished the men at the front
Eagan's reply is what the boys call
" hot stun /" he calls Roosevelt several
kinds Of notoriety hunting liar, and
says his letter was q low, libellous,
scandalous villifcation OF honest
men"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

W H. McCARvER, the chairman Of
the colored meeting held in this city
few dogs before the Colored League
@eeting in Oklahoma City, and who
signed the reeo utions denouncing the
territorial administration, seems 70
have repeuted Of bis action, and was
one Of the leading secessionists who
boited tho regular convention OF the
league Mccarver Is good one-not
10 tie TO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
DEMOCRATIC WORK.
ERS IN OKLAHOMA

No Democratic territorial conven.
tion l. complete without the presence
OF Hon. James DigRs, Of Noble coun
ty Diggs is known far and wide as o
Dem cratic wheel. horse, aud his work
al conventions is characterized by en-
ergy aud zeal. lie is a splendid organ
izer and all around good man. Dur.
ing this campaign he will take the
stump for Keaton and Free Silver.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

National EncoB,pH, Ht q. a. n, Cincinnati
Septem Der $40 For the above occA-
sion the Santa Fe viii sell tickets to
Cincinnati and return at the low rate
OF 500, 55 from Guthrie. On sale Sep
TEN per . 3 aud 4; return limit October
p Call on Agent Corkins for further
information.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Now that the Populist and Demo
cratic committees have agreed on fu-
sion and settled the basis Of represen-
tation each shall have on the ticket,
let us have no unseemly wrangle
about who should be the candidates,
but in business sort OF way put be-
fore the people q good set ofmen-men
who viii! com uand the confidence and
support Of the voters-and then go TO
work and eject them. A man who
will not do this, but sulk and lag be-
hind because he failed to get what he
or his friends wanted, Is broken reed
and will never come TO the front with
his party were he to live to the age of
Mathuselah Do for the success OF the
party and the ticket just what you
would expect and want it to 90 for
you we're you on the ticket yourself.
When you do that the day will surely
come when your faithful service will
be rewarded
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Gascarets Cendy Cathartic, the mNst won
terful medical discovery OF the age pleas
ant Qu6 refreshing 20 the taste, act gent y
and positively on kidneys, liver aud bowels
.leausing the entire system, dispel colds
sure headache, fever, hahitual constipation
aud bilious less. Please buy and try box
q G. q. g. to-day; 10, p, 80 cents. Sold and
y18ranteed 10 cure by al druggists,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

TABLER's BUCNEYE PILE OINTMENT
relieves the intense itching. II soothes
IL meals, it cures chropi; cases when
surgeons fail. IL is scientific cet-
tainty. It's sales increase through its
cures. It is no experiment. Every
bottle guaranteed soc; Tubes. 75c
Z. B Lille & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12
south MeAIestrr :

BALLARD GCRrHOUND SYRUP IL not
mixture Of stomach-destroyin ing
drugs, but is scientifically prepared
remedy that cures coughs and c1lds,
and al throst and lulg troubles L.
seton is quick, prompt aud positive
rs a soc. +. b Lille & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

THE Manchester Journal is straight
out Keaton Free Silver paper and
keeps at It's masthead the name Of
Nm. ] Bryan for president in 1909.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

BALLAEp's Snow LININENT will cure
lame back, sore throat, wounds, cuts,
sprains, bruises, old sores. Ladies, it
will cure Yonr bach ache. 25 and
scots. r Is. Lille A Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Frank p. SfeorHs Appoi,,ied Posf Masler Al
ShatrHce.
The many friends Of Frank p.
stearns are congratulatiDg him on his
appointment Is post master at Shaw
zee. lie was candidate for auditor
aud carried the best lot Of endorse
ments possible, but was turned down
Mr.. Stesrns Is gentleman OF sterling
worth, aud q successful business man
The post office In his hands will be run
on business prineiples and with credit
10 hlmself and the Rdmlnistration,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Is your liver tired9 docs 10 fail to 90
It's Guy? II 70, dou't neglect its coll
for help A few doses OF Herbiue may
save you \ spell OF sickness Her bne
Is the only perfectNlver medicine II
cures chiils and fever, 75e r h. Lille
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

The LEADER submits that while il
is doubtless the law that witnesses in
criminal proceedings before the courts
are not entitled to fees while in at
tendance on the courts, as has been
decided by the supreme court, that IL
is most grevious hardship on the
wi ness. Witnesses are sometimes
called away from their homes at great
distances and kept for days and days
IN attendance before called upon to
testify. During this enforced attend.
a ace they have TO cat and sleep some.
whe-e aud pay for out Of their own
pockets, and IL oftens happens that
they have no mo ey to meet these
expenses, yet II they are not on hand
when called big fine is the penalty,
and then by reason OF the fact that
they have no money, term in jail FOR
con 'empt Il court is the result.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

The OKLAHOMA LEADER (weekly)
will be sent 10 any address from Aug
ust ! TO Januars ], 1899, for 25 cents.
Send in your subscription at once.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Gro VlcEEns, congrestiona asp
rant, may look for some lively work
in the rear when the enemy uulimbers
his leglslatire record.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

TT develops that General Miles de-
lay in starting was due to some con
tsntion over the red lemonade priyel-
-ET6 q the expedition
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

II 1T is true that Col. Havens vii
tour the territory FOR congress, the
people can prepare to house ice much
earlier this year than usual
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12


Qi iae Pe9pie's Pstts ana Deuocratic Par-
Toe voters of the Peoples PARTY OF Logan
county ana the voters OF the Democtauc
fAtty % Lpfan county and all persons ct
Nkr anlatiCns and those opposed 10 trusts.
combines. monopolics and arbitrary raises
u tax values for the purpose of leRalizing
ini Unlimited coinage of silver are hereby
allied u meet in joint 'giegate convention
in tne District Court room in the City OF
autul ie on uesday the tth day Of Septem-
tef l-t ~ 10 o- o-E a m 70 nominate q
conntr ticket as fonows
Sheyld
County CLERK
County Attorney
Probate judge
County Treasurer.
s. periniendeut of schools.
W, gl-ter of Deeds
County Assessor
Cuulty surveyor.
County Coroner
County Wclgher.
''unty Commissioners Tor ist "a and 30
IIsffitts
Also for the purpose of nominating one
ct1d didtte Tor Tue territorial couucil for the
/ sIuil Council District. aud one representa-
| we Tor the l5lh Rcureseutatte District
/ Ib if recommended that the primaries tOr
iht stitrtiou Ot delegates under this call be
[ ucid DOB ,hc various TOWNSHIP ips and precincts
/ pu Saturday the 37th davof August at p.
I Meeting
/ The rtprrsentaion ln the convention shat
/ nt one delegate aud Que alternate for eacf
/ party nerein represented for each ttteer
/ votes 0r maj lur fraction thereof cast for J
I NJ. Mcdaniel for Sheriff in 1888
rhe various townships and wards will b'
] enifiDH To- fUIINMIug uumh heT of DELEGATES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

II will be great day for whiskers
when Hon Sanford Dole gets up in
She next Republican national conveu-
tion to cast the vote Of Hawaii
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

a REVENUE tax on Fugiiis.ie ehal-
lenges seems to have been fatal over
sight on the part Of the men who
drafted the law
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Is your child puny, peeked and
peevish? Tees il cry and fret without
seeming causeY Does il have convul-
slons7 II so, 10 hqs wo ms and
VIII CE'S CREAM VERMIFUGEVii
safely eXpel them and tore IT'S
health. 25c Il. B lille g. Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

N"to"W EI'rahipl"eht q q n, CiHciiiHati
o. Septe mber $40, 1Sgs The Choc-
Jaw, oklahoma & Gulf railroad has
beeu selected as the official route from
Oklahoma territory Tor delegates to
the encampment Sept mber 5th to 10th,
and win run through free reclining
chair cars 20 Cincinnati for the occa-
sion Tickets will be sold Septemb Der
2, and q, wi b final return limit Sep
tember i3. which can be extended until
October 2 by deposit with the lint
agent Of the terminal line, Cincinnati.
The rate from Oklahoma City is s23 so.
For additional Information apply to
J. + HOLDEN,
Traffic Manager,
Snnth McA LESTER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

THE whole thing WAS very santiag-
onizing TO Spain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Postmaster Murphy is the author of
the following succinct utterance:
"Ihe Egyptians gave to the world the
pyramids and the mummies the Jews,
religion and merchants; the Romans,
law and imperialism: the Greeks, lit
erature and art; but the Anglo Saxons
gave and are giving to the world free
com aud the universal equality Of
man '-Oklahoma City Times J ournaL
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

Crash suits that sold for
80 so now .-..-......... $500
Crash suits that sold for
So 90 now ............... $3.50
They wont last long at these
prices. Better get one.
Mems all wool suits we sold
for 81. 90 and $500 now .-..... $500
Mems all wool suits we sold
for $40, Sl2 and SIS now =. $3.50
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-12

They are made well, sewed
well and will wear well.
We still have lots of hot
weather shirts, like value can
not be found in the city. Shirts
tor SOC, 75c and 81 that are ac-
tually worth double.
Straw hats fos 35 cents that
sold up to 81 %