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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

The farmer has had great battle
in careing fer his stock. The terri.
bic blizzard and intense cold freight.
ed him with care, watchfulness and
work. 1t is to be hoped, that with
this great basis of public welfare,
losses have been small.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

They say Frank Harrison is the
biggest man in the Legislature. We
wonder il he has got those three
ACES TO working yet.-Berkeley
News.
The "Deuce" you sayl NOW Nat;
is that Natty or Naughty?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

Even the wild turkeys are said to
have hocked near habitations and
along the line of the railroad for
sustenance. 1t is hoped that some
attention was given them as well as
to the poor cartridges and the
smaller birds, whose warblings, we
all will be glad to welcome.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

There seems to be always sad
ness attending the 4th day Of
March, specially on Inauguration
and congressional days-some march
in and others March forth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

Commodore Philip has had a
$500 sword and Bible presented
TO him. The sword and the Bible
seem to be jointly manifest in these
troublous times, specially over about
Manila.
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sAruRpAY. FEBRuARY IS. 1900.
The North Pole discovered us.
Why the necessity of hunting III

Refrigerated beef ought now to be
very abundant. Need not Eaganize
it, for you are a story teller, inside
and out and all over, if there isn't
Miles of it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
rs Acres,
more or less, of
Good Timber,

located about 200 yards from the house.
Possession of this property will be given
on the first day of April, 1890.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-third of the
purchase money cash IN hand on day of
sale. the residue in two equal annual paw
ments of one and two years, the deferred
payments to be evidenced by the promis-
sorry notes of the purchaser bearing inter-
est from date, the title to be retained until
all the purchase money has been paid.
j. NELSON WISNER,
FORREST w. BROWN.
III. H. EMMERT,
Special Commissioners.
STATE OF VIVA. BERKELEY co. To-wIT,,
Clerks Office, Feb. 9Th, 1892
hereby certify that Fl. H. Emmert, one
Of the Special Commissioners in the case
of John ID. Wright, ct al, IS. Jos. FL. Nor
gan, Executor, ct al, has this day given
bond as required by law with approved
security.
l. DEW, GERHARDr, Clerk.
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POSTPONED SALE
From December "a, Isos. TO
February Ill. 1890.

By virtue of authority vested in the
undersigned Special Commissioners by
a decree of the Circuit Court Of Berke-
ley County, West Virginia, entered on
the 9th day of September, 1898, 10 the
chancery cause Of Jas. H. Smith, Ad-
ministTator. ETC., VS.. Pleasant johnson,
Ell al, therein pending, they will offer
for sale at the front door of the Court
House. in Martinsburg, West Virginia,
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HOUSE AND LOT

situate in RusselFs addition, in Mar
tjnsburg, w. Va, as Lot No. o, and
being the same property conveyed to
Mahaia Johnson by John II Redman
and wife, by deed dated the 18th day
OF February, 1888, and duly recorded in
the Office of the Clerk Of the County
Court of Berkeley County, w. Va, in
Deed Book No. So. page 269.
Said property is in good state OF
repair,
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SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1899
the following
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

AAO al LIE NEAL ES al Il
Situate in that portion Of the city of
Martinsburg commonly called "Strines-
vilIe,n on the West side of North Queen
street, and bounded and described as
follows, viz Beginning at the cor
Der of the Martinsburg and Potomac
Turnpike and street 80 feet in width;
running North 274o, West 200 feet
along said street to an alley 10 feet
wide; thence Northeast with said alley
so feet to the lot of d. M. Shaffer &
B.o.; thence with said lot South 274c
East 1856 feet to M. aud P. Turnpike;
thence Southwest with said pike so feet
to the beginning, = being the same land
conveyed to said Alice B. Heberlig by
VIM Westrader and wife, by deed
dated the End day of March, 1894. and
recorded in the Office Of the Clerk of
said Berkeley County Court. in Deed
Book No. 81, pages ~ and 10.
This is one Of the most valuable
pieces of property in Martinsburg, hay
ing on it large
7-Sfory Weather. Boarded House,
almost new, containing about 10 rooms,
which said house is now used as a
double dwelling. On the premises are
a good stable, hog pen and out-build-
ings. Roof of dwelling is of slate.
TERMS OF SALE:
One-third cash on day of sale; one
third in one year from day of sale, and
one-third in two years from day of sale,
said deferred payments to be evidenced
By the promissory notes of the pnr-
chaser, hearts interest from date of
sale, and the tile to said property Is to
be retained until all the purchase
money is paid.
U.s. CT PITZER,
J. A. MASON,
Trustees.
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s.
Daley, decd.
VS..
j. H. G. Daley, John ].
Daley and Sophia
Daley. his wife; Chas
G. Daley; J. H. G. IN CLANCY
Daley, Jr., and Ger
trude Daley, his wife;
T. F. Daley and Lot
tie Daley, his wife;
Maggie Belle Russler
and Samuel Ell. Russ
Ter, her husband.
Amended bill of complaint.
The object of the above suit is TO
have the court judicially construe
the last will and testament of Eliza
beth A. r. Daley, Decd, and it
appearing on affidavit filed in this
suit, that the said defendants, Mag.
gle Belle Russler and Samuel H.
Russler are non residents of this
State, they are hereby required to
appear at the said Clerks office,
within one month from the 18th day
of February, 1899, (the date of the
first publication hereof, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests
in this matter.
L. Dew. CERAARDT. Clerk.
U. S. G. PITzER, At ty for Plaintiff.
2-lI-4t.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of a certain deed of trust
made by Alice B. Heberlig and ]. c..
Heberlig, her husband. to the under
signed trustees for the National Build
ing and Loan Association, of Washing
ton County, Maryland, which said decd
of trust is dated the 9th day of October,
1897. and recorded in the office of the
Clerk of the County Court, of Berkeley
County, West Virginia, in Deed Book
No. 95, page 325, said trustees will
offer for sale at the front door of the
Court House, in Martinsburg, Berkeley
County, West Virginia, at 1.30 O'Clock,
D. M, on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

Henry Allingsworth,
ct. al.
g COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Martinsburg, w. Va. Feb. Z. 1892
To all persons interested in the above en-
titled cause:
4 By a decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, w. Va, entered in
the above entitled cause, on the 21st
day of January, 1899, the same was re-
ferred to me with instructions to ascer-
tain and report.
. First-To state and settle the &C
count of j. H. Smith, Sheriff, Commit
tee 4 dm'rof Christopher Allingsworth
decd.
Second-What real estate Christie
pher Allingsworth, died, seized of,
with the fee simple and annual rental
value thereof.
Third-To convene the creditors of
said Christopher Allingsworth, decd,
and to ascertain and report all the in
debtedness against his estate.
Z Fourth-TO report any other matters
deemed pertinent, or which may be re-
quired to be stated specially, by any of
the parties in interest.
q You will therefore take notice that
I have fixed upon Thursday, March %.
1889, at 10 a. M, as the time when, and
my Office in the Flick building in
Martinsburg, W. Va, as the place
where / will proceed to execute the
said order of reference, and if, from
any cause the same be not completed
on that day, it will be adjourned from
time to time. at the same place until it
lis completed.
Given under my hand this 7th day of
February, 1893.
W. B. CoLsToN,
Com. in Chancery of said Court.
2-1I-4t.
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The undersigned intending to quit
farming and move to town, will sell at
his residence, situated mile west of
MaFtinsburg, on the road leading to
what is known as the Bentz farm on
SATURDAY, FEB. Is, 1899,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the
following property to wit:
GOOD FAMILY, HORSE,
will work wherever hitched.
q HEAD OF CATTLE,
both. Jerseys; ] q fine milk COW, the
otaiBf fine 2-year old heiffer.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
1 2.horse wagon and bed, / road cart,
/ 2-seated surrey, John Heller's make,
in perfect condition, l No. 20 Oliver
Bar Shear piow, good as new; single
and double shovel ploW, l "a" har-
row, double hole corn shelter, l set of
Yankee harness, set single harness
citizens saddle, lap robe, buggy whips,
single trees, / set cart gears, new grain
cradle, moving scythe, x cut saw, l
buck saw, hand saw, tables, robes,
hoes, shovelS, maddox, crow bar,
sledges, hammers, q quantity of mason
and blasting tools, lot of barrels, iron
kettle, old iron, log chains, tool
] box. About
100 BUSHELS OF CORN,
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Special Commissioners Sale
or VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of the authority vested in them
by decree of the Circuit Court of Berke-
ley County, w. Va, on the 9th day of Feb
ruary, 1899, in the chancery cause of John
d. Wright, ct al, against Joseph H. Nor
gan, Executor, etc., ct al. now pending in
said court. the undersigned Special Com
missioners will offer at public auction at
the front door OF the Court House, in Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, on
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Saturday, March 4, 1899

at 1870 O'Clock, p. M, that very desirable
farm known as the "Daniel Clendenning
or Drinker Farm" containing
2,2 Acres,
and describes .,s follows. Situated In Mill
Greek Dist ct, Berkeley County, W. Va,
one mile vest of Bunker Hill, in said
county, aud lying one mile west of the
hartinsburg and Winchester turnpike; it
adjoins the properties of OBJ. Lafevre
and Alvin Clendenning on the east; the
property of Gold Ballinger on the north !;
on the west and south by the public road.
This farm lies in one of the best Lime
stone agricultural districts of the county,
and is known far and wide as one of the
best producers in Berkeley County; the
improvements consist of
VERY LARGE STONE HOUSE,
in good condition and large enough for
two families, a large stone and frame barn
practically new, corn crib, wagon shed,
hog pen and all other necessary outbuild-
ings: large cistern, never failing well
of water, and a stream of water running
right through the place; the fences are
good, and all the improvements have been
well kept up; machinery can be run on all
of the fields of the farm.
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By Nothing but the Railway Special.
"Watch Talks"

A watch talk? Well no, for my
maker forgot to put mouth in my
face when he made me. Although
be put life 10 me, he did not make
my hands sufficiently strong TO strike
you when you abuse me; consequent
~ you can smash my face or take
my life at any time. Then you may
punish me still more by taking me
TO some unskilled matchmaker to be
ievived--some fellow who promises
to put spring Of life 10 me for fifty
cents-giye me physic and thor
oughly purge me for fifty cents more,
bat who does not even take me
apart. III talk right II you will
take me to-
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FEBRUARY III, 1899.

at 1.30 O'Clock, p. M, the fee in the fol-
lowing real estate, subject to the life
estate of Pleasant johnson, to-wit:
Said realty known as the
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WELL IMPROVED

with outbuildings, fencing, etc.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-half of
the purchase money cash in hand on
day Of sale, and the residue in two
equal payments, of six and twelve
months from day Of sale, the deferred
payments to be evidenced by the notes
OF the purchaser, bearing interest from
date, and the title to- said property to
be retained until all the purchase
money has been paid.
F. VERNON ALER,
STUART w. WALKER,
]. NELSON WISNER,
Special Commissioners.
/ hereby certify that 7. Vernon Aler
one of the Special Commissioners, APP
pointed to make sale OF the real estate
in the chancery cause of Jas. II Smith,
Administrator, ETC., VS.. Pleasant john
son, ct al. has executed bond with ap-
proved security in said cause, accord
ing to law.
L. DEW. GERHARDT.
Clerk Circuit Court.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The State of Vest Tirginia.
At rules held in the Clerks office
of the Circuit Court of Berkeley
County, the 9th day of February,
1899.
u. S. G. PitZer. Exec'r.l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16
DISTINCTIONS Removed.
Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says

Yesterdays baltimore Sun says:
Major Thomas l.. Casey, OF the
Corps of Engineers. in charge of river
and harbor improvements at Norfolk.
Va. has reported to the inspector of the
Fifth Lighthouse District that he has
removed the two tank cars which we C
sunk in the channel of the Elizabeth
river by a collision between a. steamer
of the Old Dominion Line and n tow
barge of the New York, philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad. The wreck of the
barge Caravan. On Lower NJ ddle
Ground, at the entrance to Chesapeake
bay, and that of the schooner Augu stus
Palmer. which was sunk during the
August hurricane on the tail Of the
Horseshoe, have also been removed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16
The FIFTY-EIGHT
DOLLAR LIGHT
Common Branch Coneurs With Sc
Ieet in Light Contract.
MIR. EAST COMES OVER
,r. Ponder Makes ExpInnatIon and
Two Companies Amply for rrnn-
chtsca-Two Important Amend
men,~ Reported to Halfway Fran-
chises-schools AFRO Freo-A Nocd-
cd orai"nnco-To Revise Rule. of
Order.

The Common Council met in adjourn
ed session last night with the President,
Hon ]. Frank East, in the chair and the
following members present.: NIessrs.
Beaman, Camp, Ridgewell, Hannah,
Taylor, Stahl, Herman. Joynes, Under
down, Keeling. Jones, Martin, the lat
ter completing quorum, without At
Whitehurst. Seneca and CATER the
school vote) Armstrong, Hodges, the
latter, just in time for the light contest
AS was naturally to be expected, aft
Ell the last meetings work and the
drastic action of the Select Council,
there was large number present, the
representatives of the light companies
and the Norfolk County Water Com
pany predominating.
THE SESSION OPENS.
After an abbreviated reading Of the
minutes by the clerk, the work of the
evening was taken up. In concurrence
with the Select Council the $500 appro-
priation was voted for Client bridge.
Mr.. East ruled that Atlantic City had
no vote. TO this Mr.. Camp demurred,
as Atlantic City had to pay half the
bill. He was overruled. however.
The letter of the Board OF Harbor
Commissioners, notifying of the eXpi-
ration of the boards term of Office, was
referred to joint session.
The st. Vincent building tax was re-
mitted.
The increase Of monthly appropria-
ton for Brambleton Ward, $500, in lieu
of $780, and $3.50, for December.
The Fire Committees report OF en-
ginc repairing necessitated by the COL
lision formerly noted. The engine to be
rebuilt, at cost-of 81 900. with guaran-
tee of five years; the letter was fled.
PARK WATER CONTRACT.
In the Norfolk County Water Com-
pany contract Mr.. Kicrnan moved that
this branch adhere to it's former action.
This was adopted by>a vote of 10 to 4.
Messrs. Seneca, Jones, Ridgewell and
Hannah voting mo"
The resolution authorizing the Park
claimed by the chair to be adopted by
a vote of 10 to 4, the same parties
voting mo"
Mr.. Ridgewell disagreed with the
chair on the ground that the action car
rled appropriation of money.
In this he was supported by Mr.. Tay-
lor and Mr.. Camp.
TILE RULING STOOD.
The chair ruled and was supported by
Mr.. Beaman in the ruling. that as the
matter had once passed the Council it
need only n majority to adhere to the
former action. Mr.. Beaman suggested
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16

shall be the duty OF the Board of Water
Commissioners to conduct and manage
the affairs of the water department of
the city in such q manner as will best
subserve the city's interest,"; and to
that end they are hereby AUTHOR
31II2D AND EMPOWERED TO MAKE
CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THE SUPPLIES necessary for the
daily operation of the works and for
such ordinary repairs to the machine
ry as may, from time to time, be need
ed; to enter into contracts for perma-
nent improvements to the works sub
Ject to the approval of the Councils;Nto
employ laborers necessary to the effi-
cient working of the plant; to use the
ground or soil under any street, road or
highway within the county or city of
Norfolk for the purpose OF repairing or
laying water pipes. erecting hydrants,
and making connections with the water
mains for private or public use; but
With the express stipulation that they
are to restore the surface of such street.
road or highway rs near as may be to
Its original condition and repair all
damages caused by such use thereof to
appoint superintendent, a registrar,
one or more inspectors. llneman, a
chief engineer. six assistant engineers
and SUCH OTHER OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES AS MAY BE NECESSA-
RY; TO DEFINE THEIR DUTIES
AND TO FIN THEIR COMPENSA-
TION; TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR
WATER; to make rules and regula-
lions governing the plumbing and intro
duction of water into private or public
premises and for the general conduct OF
the water department not in conflict
with these general ordinances.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16
CONDENSATION tsnhs.

That is what the McPha'l Piano has.
Ask us questions about thssa pianos.
There might be some. hing in these in
struments that would interest you, even
IL you are not a musical expert. You
certainly want to buy the best niano
that you can for the money. and IL We
have something that is little better
than other firms 1t Is not our fault. ard
while it may be Il little hard on our
competitors. yet 1t benefits our custo-
mcrs, and they are the ones we wish
to please. Come and see q McPhail at
Addison's i ano Parlors, corner Gran
by and Charlotte streets. 1t
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PEOPLES FORUM.

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties. classes. per-
sons, views and capacities, the Vir-
ginian-Pilot is responsible for none
or the statements nor opinions eX-
pressed therein, nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned
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FOR RENT.

~ OR RENT.-DESlRA RESI-
~ dence. No. Hamilton avenue, Client
Modern improvements; possession Jnnli-
airy LIST. CtlAS. c. COPPER, 1G3 Bank
street. de3-tf
ID LEASANT NEATLY FURNISHED
\ rooms. 2t1 Church street. opposite
st. Pauls Church. no22-lms
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Eve. Ex mind FROG.

DR. A. Week manager of the optical
department of the Gale jewelry Com
pany, will examine your eyes free De-
fcctive vision and complicated cases
specially Invited 10 call. ie2G-tf
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

w AN II 10 D.-WOMEN TO BIND
w dress shields at homo; steady work;
distance no disadvantages; ask your deal
err TO show you Kora Shields and Kora
Klasp hose supporters. Kora, Shields
snap on waist without sewing. Send 10c.
for catalogue of work. KORA SHIELD
CO., 80 Broome street. Now York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16

An endless variety of Silk Suspend
ers. 4 useful Christmas present. Ru-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16

All the latest shapes and styles in
Neckwear. a treat in store for Christ
mas buyers. Rudolph e& Wallace. 333
Main street.
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a Rev Undertaking r-,nb,,snmcm,

has been opened by Thomas Scotts
Sons & Co., at No. Sc Charlotte street.
Funeral orders will receive prompt at
tention day or night. Mr.. George J.
McDermott, manager. Southern Bell
phone No S97. ocI5-tf
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RoARDERs.

wv a N # E D.-B o RDER FOR
w pleasant rooms Mt the College, cor
ner CRANKY street and College Place
MRS. b. w. FENDER. del3-lw
ID OARDERS.-LARGE WELL VENTI-
I'D lated rooms Mt the Old Dominion
House, 70 Cumberland street. nol7-lm'
TIME ME-EVERYTHING NEW
n aod clean. table board $500: board
kTd room $500 per week. al and ~
Church street
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LOST.

n OST-SoMEWHERD Is BETWEEN
IL tho Norfolk Mission College and the
Queen street market, or on car No. Al. a
nifty dollar bank note. Alreward of $40
will be given to tho one who returns it
to this office, w. q .S55Gsi- ! + =
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70 CunEa coin o~EDay

Tako Laxative Bromo ounine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails
to cure r. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16
POWERS OF The
water BOARD.
Citizens and Taxpayers Discuss
the Action of Councils.
THEY THINK IT UhwlsE

Every Department. or tho city Gov
comment >houid BIO Held 20 rhc
ssric,e.t ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ench
Remain Under Con.roi OF the
Councils Tho Ordinance Upon
which tho In,crviows Hollow Arc
Dasod.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16
statesmen WANTED.

WA Mt Z INEXPERIENCED OIL
w SALESMAN on salary, with ex-
penoes paid. Can offer good thing to
statesmen with established trade TIE a.
G. IIARBAUGH CO.. Syracuse, N. Y.
se12-tu. sa. su.tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-16

Thus 1t would seem that the citv is
likely to be asked for at least SIG. 600 to
bridge over the ANTICIPATED fnan-
cial needs of the Water Department,
though AT THE SAME TIME THE
CITY HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE,
EXPENDITURES OF THAT DE-
PARTMENT. Very respectfully.
TAXPAYER
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FOR SALE.


n OR SALE-MERCHANT LICENSE
y good till May, 1900 Apply to G.. e.
SMITH, ISL Main street de1s-lt
ID USINESS FOR SALE.-GREAT
.D chance for young men to go In bus
!ness with small amount of cash; can pay
balance us business makes 1t; must be
sold Immediately. Address G., care VIr-
Elnan-Pilot del5-.ts
Sl4D Very fine tone; splendid dte cab
met work; full size; all modern improve
meIts. Cost $500 two years ago: must
have cash. Address RSAAIi3J ,Tr1,ON
caro- Viig!rian-Pilot de9-tf