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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
HUM CHAM and the Philippines.

A dispatch from Shanghai says: LII
Hung Chang was interviewed on sun
day and he freely discussed the Philip
pine question.
"What do l think of your American
occupation of the Philippines 7" ne
said. 81 consider it a great mistake.
When General Grant was here he as
sured me that America was committed
to the policy of nOn'aggresslon Oh
weaker nations, but since this man
Mckinley became President America
seems 10 cast aside its traditional pol
ic Of honor, riches and safety and 70
have entered upon the same land grao-
bling plan of England, Germany ana
Russia. Ii Grant had lived no such
mistake would have been made. for the
people trusted him, obeyed him and
believed in him. Mckinley must be a
SORT OF weak and uncertain man.
Il think America should ultimately
withdraw from the islands"
But said, America could moi
retire honorably during hostllltles'
The islands were not sought, put
| forced upon US as a result OF the war.
| lis Aguinaldo not man OF ability
and patriotism ?" asked the dlstln-
guished statesman.
"Aguinaldo, replied, ''sold out to
Spain once and possibly is waiting fol-
the chance to sell out again."
Then why not buy him off 7" asked
his excellency.
BECAUSE" | said, lit would be
against American policy"
You have already begun buying
islands, he retorted. " GU paid TWEEN
| ty millions TO Spain after the war hao
ceased. Would it not be good Idea
to pay little more to Complete the
bargain and prevent further loss Oh
American life and an endless pension
roll ?'
What solution do You suggest !"
inquired.
Sell tie islands to JAPAN" he re
piled. "ohe is undoubtedly eager te
ACQUIRE them aud has neighborlne
possessions IN Formosa and could sub
jugate them cheaper than America"
"WOuld not retiring now cause The
European powers to struggle Tor pos
secession and general war;"
THAT would not hurt AMERICA, be
replied. Sell the Philippines and let
us fight it out in cur own way
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
JOHN cRITTEMDEN's ELooUENcE.
Saved a Murderer Who Afterwards
Became a Christian.

"JohnJ. Crittenden, the eloquent
Kentucky LAWYER" said Eli Perkins,
was once defending murderer. The
man was guilty, and eloquence before
the jury was the only argument to be
used"
."Gentlemen," said Crittenden, at the
end of his great plea, ito err is human,
to forgive divine. When God concelv-
ed the thought of mans creation, he
called to Him three mInistering VIZ
tues. who wait constantly upon the
throne--Justice, Truth and Mercy
and thus addressed them:
.'Shall we make this man"
20, God, make him not!' said J u.s.
tice, sternly, ''for he will surely tram
pie upon Thy laws"
And Truth, what sayest thou %
80, God, make him not, for none but
Sod is perfect, and he will surely sin
against Thee"
..And Mercy, what sayest thou?''
"Then Mercy, dropping upon her
knees, and looking up through he1
tears, exclaimed
80, God, make him; will watch
over him with my care through all The
dark paths be may have to tread"
"Then, brothers, God made man ant
said to him: %, man, thou art the child
of Mercy: go and deal mercifully will
all thy brothers.
4 The stern jurymen were mercifu
and the man was saved. God change
his heart afterwards and he became
missionary and saved many souls.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Virqinia News.

Holmes Conrad, Jr., of Winchester.
the second lieutenant in the Goth U. 5.
Volunteer infantry, has resigned.
Mrs. Cornelia W. Taylor, widow OF
Walter H. Taylor, died at her home In
Norfolk, in the SSth year of her age.
James G. Black we'll died near Green
witch, Prince William county, aged "A
years.
A new proposition will belaid before
the legislature the next session looking
to a settlement with West Virginia OF
her part of the old debt.
The Lexington postmaster has re-
ceived instructions from the first as
sistant postmaster general to establish
q sub station at the Virginia Military
Institute.
Charles Mcfarland, of Winchester,
was sentenced to six months in Jail at
Berryville on two charges of Larceny.
Ex-United States Senator Robt. 3.
Withers, celebrated his 18th birthday
on the 18th at his home in Wytheyille.
Local insurance agents met in Lynch
burg and formed State association,
with L. w. Childress. of Norfolk, pres
ident; W. L. Dechert, of Harrisonburg.
vice president, and Geo. d Dey, of
Norfolk, secretary and treasurer.
DIR. William Shipper. of Petersburg,
has received notice of his appointment
as medical examining officer for Pc
tersburg of the Forty eighth United
States Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Ship
pen was for four years asurgeon in tie
United States army.
The State of Virginia will soon ad.
vertise to expend 800, 0C0 in the pur.
chase of her bonds. 1t is likely that
one or two more purchases may be
made this year. The money for this
Investment comes from the surplus in
the treasury, which the law author,
ICES.
| Samuel Ritter, of Frederick county,
died last week, aged eighty-four years
In the civil war he served in the Con
federate army, and was seriously
wounded at the first battle of Man
! assas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
A Century From Now.

IF YOU and should wake from sleep
A century from now.
Back to the grave we'd want 10 Creep
A century from now.
We'd witness such startling change,
Find everything so wonderous strange
We'd hustle back across the ran sc,
A century from now.
A woman, forty; fat and fair,
A century from now.
Nav warm the Presidential chair,
A century from now.
Her cabinet may be flock
Of girlieS, gay OF hat and frocK, N
The White House may sound with taiA'
A century from now.
The people all will fly on wings
A century from now.
Not heavenly, but patent things
A century from now.
THEY'LL soar aloft devoid of fear
On pinions of chainleSs gear,
And change their model every year,
A century from nov
| There'll be no restaurants at all
A century from now.
The home will have no dining hall,
| A century from now
| The druggist all our wants Will M
With food 10 tablets, and to still
| Our thirst we'll simply take PIT
A century from now.
But you and l will never care,
A century from now,
Well be old timers over there,
A century from now.
For all who quit this world OF woe
Twill dwell where peaceful waters How
There'll be no hell at all, you know,
I A century from now.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved insix hours by"New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der, kidney and back, in male or female
Relieves retention of water almost I'M
mediately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by b. +.
Huges, Druggist. 6 S. Augusta ST.
StauntOn. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
PILES! PILES! PILES!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind. Bleeding. liberated
and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs the tu-
mors, allays the itching IS once, acts
as poultice, gives instant relief. DIR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
prepared only for piles and itching OF
the private parts, and nothing else.
Every box is guaranteed. Sold by
sent by mail, for SOC and 81
per box. Williams Mfg Co.. Props,
Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
What You Can
Buy For Be !!

Large size Decorated Dinner Plate So.
Largr size Decorated Cup and Saucer So.
Large size sheet iron Stove Pan &c.
Large size Sauce Pan Sc.
agallon Coffee Pot Sc.
Pie Pans 60.
Velvet Skirt Riding ss.
Best quality Rubber Combs &c.
8 inch Hand Comb Sc.
Galvanized Wash Pans Sc.
Large size Curry Combs Sc.
Large size turkey red handkerchief So.
Best quality ceder Lead Pencil, rubber
tipped. per doaen, 90.
Quart Milk Pitcher. Sc.
Large granite Pudding Pans Sc.
Pearl Top Chimneys Sc.
Best quality Box Paper and Envelopes 8.
Large size Brass Lamp Burner Sc. It "a :
Nice quality Whfsk Broom Sc.
- f'-A'f y - j. a. ss
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
GRAHAMS
FERTILIZERS.

am this season offering to farmers
the following brands:
High Grade Valley Phosphate,
Virginia Mixture,
Staunton Wheat Fertilizer.
TENNESSEE PHOSPHATE,
Farmers Choice Fertilizer (Phos-
phate and Potash
The last is new brand put up es-
pecially for those who wish a good sup
Div of potash and phosphate. put
this on the market at guarantee OF z
per cent. potash and 10 per cent, avail
able phos. acid. but it will run nearer
to q and II and the price is much low
er than goods of same analysis sold oy
agents.
GIVE ME A CALL
before purchasing and will show you
Bargain, as I am this year we'll hxeo
to meet your demands and | am quite
sure the high grade of phosphate am
using this year will give me as hne re-
suits as it did on crop raised in 1898
J. E. GRAHAM
aup17.6t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Happenings on FIiaay.

Happenings on FIiaaJ.
Moscow burned GA Friday.
Shakes geare born on Friday.
Ma flower landed Oa Frid ~.
Bastil destroyed On Friday.
LiRcplp ssssssinated on Friday.
King Charles beheaded OF FrIdday.
America was discovered on Friday.
Washington was married on Friday.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on
Friday.
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on
Friday.
Battle of New Orleans was fought
on Friday.
Battle of Waterloo was fought on
Friday.
Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on
Friday.
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake
on Friday
Declaration of Independence was
signed on Friday.
And TIE SPECTATOR will Hereafter
be issued on Friday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

j;tac;irets Candy Catl,.Itic, tic most Wol-
...::i :li,'d icill discovery of the age, peas
.nt and aosp slasg tG tie taste, act gently
and positively on lsldneys. iiyof and bowels,
cleansing the entire SYST III, dispe1 Colds;
cure heaouohe, fever, haLituai constipation
and bi!iousness. Please buy and try box
of G. G. G. to-day; 10, 25 * cents. Bold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
0ne-HaIf
Value :!

You can now buy
Dress Goods at one half value
Flannel Goods at one-half value
Black Goods at One-half value
Outings at one half value
Lawns at one half value
Shirtings at one-half value
Table Linens at one-half value
Red FlanneIs at one half value
Dress Linlngs at one-half value
Canton Flapnels at one-half value
Pants Goods at one half yal9e
Iderdown at one.half value
Flannelette at one half
In fact everything in the Dry Good
Handkerchiefs. Hose
Laces, Hambures. Notions and small
yards tse ngmeronr to mention at one
half value.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Glassware

Crystal Glass Tumblers at &c set for s,
worth Zoe.
Full gallon Crystal Pitcners at 12c,
worth 2sp.
Glass Cream Pitchers at pc.
Crystal Glass Water Bott at 15c
worth CSC.
Blown Etched Thin Tum blers at Coo per
dozen, worth soc.
Salt and Pepper Shakers at Sc.
Fruit Saucers 1Sc set for 6, new designs,
worth 2so.
Lamp Chimneys, any size, 10.
Lamps, complete. large size, 19c, worth
25c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Virginia " G.. 7. U.

For thu above occasion the southsrr
Railway will sell tickets from points
on its lines in Virginia to Alexandria,
OF besls Of ono and one third fares for
the round trip Tickets OF sale Oc'. 2,
5 and final limit returning Oct. ~.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

One dozen Lead Pencils for &c dozen.
One pack age, II envelopes for 1c.
70 Pencil Tablets, 5x7, for 5c.
A box good quality paper for &c.
Fine quality linen Note Paper &c quire.
"a sheets.
Fine quality Note Paper Tablets for Sc.
Memorandum Books &c.
Paper Novels at Sc, worth 10c.
Webster Unabridged Dictionary at 75c,
worth La.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
-s.uay IS Blood Deep.

..cnusy IS 152Oou DeeV'
Clcan blood means a clean skin. NO
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'm,
purities from the body. Begin, to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheada.
and that sckly bilious complexion by y, taxing
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
eists. satisfaction guaranteed. 1Oc. 25c. SOC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
HARRisONBURG TO WASHINGTON.

tDaily except Sunday. +Da1Iy.
Immediate connection in Union Depot at
Washington for and from Baltimore, Phli-
adelphia and New York.
Frank S. Cannon, 3dVice- PFest & Gen. Man
". A. Turk, General Passenger Agent.
J. NJ. Culp, Traffic Manager.
L. S. Brown, q eneral Agent.
Washington. D. c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
TiinWare

Flint Tin Cups 1c
j gallon covered Buckets sc.
10 quart Water Buckets &c.
10 quart Galyanized Iron Bucket l9c.
REFINED Dish Fans, 13 quarts, lac
worth Csc,
12x16 Sheet Iron Stove Pans at 12c.
gallon Coffee Pots 10c.
Large size Galvanized Washbasins 1Oc.
Nirkle plated Tea Spoons at 100.
Tickle plated Table Spoons at zoe.
Cast Steel Knives and Forks 35c, worth
SOC.
Large size Japanned Coal Semitic 15c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Cl0aks and
Capes !!

4 big lot of fine quality Gloaks and Capes
at 30 cents on the dollar.
4,O9 at aO0 300 at 2.59 SEQ at 500
200 at $50 500 at 400 $50 at 49,
1000 at 500 1900 at 600 1900 at $50
If you do not need cape for six months
it will pay you to buy now.
ri
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Fall Goods !!

Buy your Fall Goods now and have them
ready for the season when it comes on, for
you will pay double later as this stock is
selling out rapidly. DO not delay if you
have any regard for economy.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
What You Can
Buy For Sc /!

Bottle OF Best Black Ink &c,
Bottle of Best Mucilese So.
large size cake of Toilet Soap 80.
large size box 10 B.. Backing &c.
Bottle of best Machi..e Oil Sc.
large size Kitchen spoon 80.
large size Cast Shears 80.
Combination Can Openers Sc.
8 Boxes Carpet Tacks Sc.
Large size Tack Clay &c.
paper large size Safety Pins 80.
rubber fine comb 60.
dozen dress stays 40.
Rubber Roach Comb IA.
i yards Elastic 90.
Folding Pocket Comb 80.
l Box Steel Hair Pins 80.
Tin Dipper Sc.
Pudding Pan Sc.
Spice Scoop &c.
l Large Cocoanut Crater Sc.
l Card of hooks and eyes 80.
Package of Envelope Sc.
Star Skirt Braid 80, ID
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Clothing

We are now selling off our stock of
Clothing at big sacrifice in order to make
room fol- large spring stocA, e
&. -. !! & ~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Ezc.v Are Your Ridneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam
Die free Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Millinery.

Everything new and of tine latest style in
this line. We have just received d lot
of Pattern Hats at 50 30 and So, worth
from "a to Sc. Must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
Flowers, Sailors, Children's Lace Caps and
Hats in endless varieties. and at lower
PRICES than elsewhe1e.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
o.e,-Da1ly-Localf for Charlotte and In
tarmediate Stations.

o.9,-Da1ly-Local for Charlotte and IN
termediate Stations.
No. 35,-Daily-United States Fast Mail
through Pullman SleeperS to JACKSON
Vile. Via Savannah; to Atlanta, and new
Orleans. connecting at Salisbury with Steep
err for Asheville. Knoxville. Chattanooga,
and Memphis and at Charlotte for Augusta'
also at Charlotte with sleeper for Atla a. Ia
and Birmingham, Southern ny. DINING Oars
between Washington and SpartanSpurs' o.
G.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST E4Cuk-
SION, sleepers on this train every IueSuay
and Friday, to San Francisco WITHOUT
change.
No. 33.-NEw YORK AND FLORIDA EXPRESS
Pullman Buffet Sleep1ng-car
Nav York to Augusta with connecto 1of
Aiken; also to Tampa, Fla, via Columbia,
Savannah and Jacksonville.
| No. 33-"Washington and Chattanooga
| Limited via Lynchburg, with Pullman Bur
| fet Sleeping cars for Memphis and New Or
leans through Bristol Through cooch from
| Washington to Memphis. Cafe, Parlor anu
Observation car bet cen Radford, "a. ana
Alfalfa, Ala, serving all meals.
No.37.-Daily-Was and southwest
ern Vestibuled Limited, through Pullman
Sleepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash,
VILE via Salisbury and ChattanOOga; g(
New Orleans, via Montgomery and mobile
| to Memphis, via Atlanta and birmingham
| Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery.
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake ant
| Charlottesville with Southern Ry. trains
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Shoe

lust received 1000 pairs Drummer's Sam
pie Shoes in ladies', children's and
gents at wholesale cost price. Also a
large lot of cxf0rds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Furniture

apiece Oak Suits at SOD, worth 400
Same, at 1000, worth 1890
Oak Beds at so.
Suits at all prices up to 1000.
When you want anything in this Inc
give US call and we will save you money
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Holmes Conrad, Jr, of Winchester
the second lieutenant in the 18th U. >
Volunteer infantry, has resigned.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29

Burke & Co. their entire stock
at so cents on the dollar, or
Now is your chance to buy
This firm only kept best goods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-10-04
Prosperous Kansas,

A Kansas man who has been spending
several months in the East finds better
opinion of the State everywhere prevailing.
AS reporter OF the Topeka C0pital he said
THE East is talking about Kansas again.
This time it is not in deprecatory tone,
and Kansans no longer hesitate to register
from this State. Populsm and population
stories no longer have the floor. The re-
suits Of Kansas industry, courage and
genius now form the burden OF the song
and 1t sounds sweet to Kansas ears to hear
IL again. Everywhere one hears praise and
congratulations for our 400 million corn
C OPP and the consequent prosperity. Fun
ston and his grand regiment OF Kansas he
roes are first in the plaudits for bravery
and dash. Then everybody inquiries about
our Little Minister @. M. Sheldon, and
remarks on the wonderful success OF his
books
Vermont is largely represented in Kan
sas, and Green Mountain State congratu-
lates its Sun Flower sister on the recovery
OF political and financial health. Rev. Mr..
Sheldon for a while, in the eighties, a pas
tor at Waterbury, has bright existence in
the memory OF the people who have follow.
ed his career with an abiding interest, and
have a personal pride in his good fame.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-10-04
Washington County Court.

The jury in the case of Charles A. Corliss,
apt, against Frank B. Martin returned a
verdict Friday morning for the plaintiff to
re cover S11 40 and costs.
Judge Watson rendered a decision this
morning in the injunction case OF Stearns
ct al against the city of Barre, and the sup
Elemental bill filed renewing the motion for
an injunction. The court stated that the
case had been carefully considered, and
while at Burlington on Tuesday he had
gone over the matter with Judge Rowell
who is thoroughly posted on the case ex
cept in regard to the new facts alleged
The ruling OF the court is to the effect that
the interests and questions involved are of
such nature, justice demands the grant
ing OF the injunction prayed for and it is 80
granted.
The SANDER case, now on trial, is OF more
than passing interest. Hattie Il. Kidder,
the plaintiff, lives in Roxbury, and Henry
w. Bacon, the defendant, in Williamstown.
Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for GER
tain slanderous statements alleged to have
been made by plaintiff against her, regard
the town OF Brookfield. 1t was thought
advisable by counsel on both sides that the
jury should view the wood lot in Brook
field where the indiscretions Of plaintiff are
said to have taken place. Sheriff Graves
and attorneys Darling, Denison and Stan
ton visited the spot Friday forenoon, going
there in three large teams. They left at
six O'Clock in the morning and returned
shortly before noon. The trial of the case
was resumed Friday afternoon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-10-04
The Water Situation,

AT the city council m setting Wednesday
evening the water situation was discussed.
1t was stated that the lower part Of Berlin
pond was full and that the dam between
that and the large pond had been raised
to keep the water from flowing back again,
that the reservoir WAS full and water run
ming to waste over the dam.
The new pump is not being worked to its
full capacity but has been throwing a full
seven inch stream twenty -four hours a day
since it was set in operation The Ward &
Douglass pump has not been used since
Sunday. 1t was at first suggested that this
pump be removed, as it was considered
that the new pump and steam syphons were
ample to supply water.
Alderman Whelan suggested that as
there was water running to waste some OF
those who are suffering in their business for
want OF power be allowed to use their water
motors under the direction Of the water
committee and that the Ward & Douglass
pump be kept at work. The cases of Dill
lon u Haley and Lynch Brothers were
cited. They have been blocked severely in
their business by lack OF power. The
twenty-horse electric motor which they
had ordered cannot be obtained before the
middle Of October and they have been I'M
able to secure steam engine. About a
hundred men have been idle, their sheds
are filed with cars, loaded with rough
stock and finished work awaiting loading
which could not be done without the use of
the derrick. Tuesday they were allowed to
run their water motor short time in order
to use their derrick in relieving this con-
gestion. In all some $40 600 worth of work
has been tied up. The council has voted to
allow them to use not exceeding three
fourth-inch stream for their motor, under
the direction and discretion OF the water
committee for limited length Of time each
day.
1t was also voted to allow owners of
small motors the use of the water under
the same conditions. The condition of
things at the reservoir will be closely
watched. At the first indication there that
the water is dropping toward the danger
line it will be cut off from the motors i'm
mediately. 1t is believed, however that
with the pumps and syphons and anticl-
psted rains the business stagnation caused
by the absence OF water power now prom
ises to be removed permanently. To a Ger
tain extent the use of water will be increas-
ed as fast as the supply will warrant.