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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Greek Letter Men.

The Phi Sigma Delta fraternity. of
Farmville, gave very delightful and
enjoyable banquet on The lawn fronting
the home of Mr. Il. A. Baldwin. on
High street, Thursday evening lith
fr5m the hours Of $50 20 y.
Tie grounds were Handsomely and
All. ideally ddcoraged with the colors
fill fraternity, also illuminated by
numei Us japanese lanterns appended
from the boughs Of the wide-spreadiug
oaks
Among the many features Of the
evening is to be specially noted
the musical talent displayed by several
Of the participants. Each person was
presented with a japanese haudker-
chief on which was inscribed the
names of everyone present, as a soul
veuir OF the occasion.
After enjoying several hours, all the
delicacies Of the season were served i'm
the most "up-to-date" style by four
small girls.
Those present s.se Miss Matte Leh-
man. of henderson, \. c., with Leach
V. Anders,. Hiss Alma Owens, Of
Richmond, rA., with A. Percy Bald
win; Miss Bessie Martin with H..
Arthur Barrow; Miss Louise Woot'on
with Il. LinNood Baldwin; Miss Loitie
Chappell with Dorsey +. Davis; Miss
Matte Lee Cunningham with Charley
b. Crute; Miss Birdie Cox, of Mancnes-
ter. with Raleigh G. Gillian; Miss
Blanche Baldwin with Edgar 4. Hines;
Miss Mary II. Robertson, Of Nottoway,
Va. with + Scott Martini Miss Laura
Baldwin with Rosser y. Hi'sman; Miss
Mary Green, Of Richmond, Va, wi h
Ben +. Mebane, and w. Tanner Otley'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Price Will Not Hanc-The Governors
Decision Rendered TO That Effect.

Price viii Not Hanc-The Governor.
Decision Rendered TO That Effect.
A telegram was received here Wed
nesday announcing the action Of Gov
ernor Tyler in the case Of Thos. w
Price the murderer Of Hall Garter, who
has been i'm Prince Edward jail for
some time under sentence Of death.
I Price, a. our readers know, was twice
convicted Of numbering Hall Carter.
the verdict Of the first trial being set
aside by the circuit coutt., Nothing
was done in the steond triaIto which
the defense esjdd except, and there
was no point upon which /the case
could he again carrjedtoa higher court.
Therefore the Whsle dependence Of the
prisoners life rested with the Cover
nor The prisoner is nearly seventy
years old and hundreds Of people sign
ed petition 10 the Governor asking
for clemency in his case. In giving
his reason for his action, Governor
Tyler says
" The Commonwealth's attorney says
he thinks fully three-fourths of the
people of the county are in favor Of
having the sentence commuted. The
judge does not disapprove the applica-
ton. Out Of total Of white votes in
the county Of 955, eight hundred and
lightweight signed the petition. \
large number Of the most respectable
and wealthy citizens Of the county
write strong personal letters in behalf
of the prisoner"
When the prisoner was told of the /
Governors action, he replied that he
was not surprised; indeed, he said he |
had known all the time what the result /
would be. He said he wanted To be
taken a. quickly as possible to Rich
mond where ne expected 10 do all in
his power to please the prison officials.
and he predicted that i'm five years he
would come away from there.
Hall Carter was shot To death by
Price July 10Th, 1898. His first trial
anne of at the August term Of court.
aud his second trial last April. 1t was
n evidence that Price, when sober wa.
. good citizen, when drunk he was
desperate upon small provocation.
The Communication Of the death sem
ence to life imprisonment is very gen
rally approved in the county.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

On Tuesday evening the 10Th. inst,
at the Opera House, the Farmyile
people are promised a treat ia the
"Soug Recital which Alr. William
Richard, Will give, assisted by Miss
Mamie Skinner aud some Of the best
local talent.
Ar. Richards is a graduate Of the
Chicago University of Music, and
studied several years at the Royal
Academy in London. He possesses a
magnificent bass voice.
The proceeds are 90 be devoted Ia the
purchase Of "a new organ for the Epis-
copal church, and 1t is hoped there
will be large audience TO hear the
Recital
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
No Right TO UgIIneSs.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends. but
one wl % would be attractive must keen
her health II she is weak. sickly and
an run down. she will be nervous and
irritable. II she has constipation or
kidney trouble. her impure blood will
cause pimp.cs. blotches, skin eruptions
and wrctchcd complexion. Electric
Bircrs is the best medicine in the w0-ld
20 regulate stomach. liver and kidneys
and 10 purify the blood 1t gives strong
nerves. bright eyes. smooth. velvety lin
rich complexion. II will make a good
looking. charming woman Of n rundown
invalid Only 80 cents at White & Co. 5
Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Mr.. j. J. Lilly. prominent citizen OF
Hannibal. No, lately had q wonderful
deliverance from q frigf'ful death IN
telling Of IL be says: II was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. / was So
weak couldn't even sit up in bel. Moth
ing helped me. | expected 10 soon die of
Consumption. when heard Of DR.. KINGS
New Discovery. One bottle gave great
relief. continued 10 use it, and now
am well and strong l can't say too much
In It's praise" This marvellous medi.
cine Is The surest and quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and
SlOO Trial bottle free at White & Co s
Drug Store every bottle guaranteed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
CnmberInna Court.

CUMBERLAND &. H., Aug, -, 80.
August term of Cumberland court is
usually dull one, aud this term is
certainly no exception. The fewe-t
number Of people were about the court
green aud nothing before his Honor
Judge Miller but one case Of house
breaking and that was continued Ii
was Lawyer Smiths fist term a. Conn
monwealth's Attorney, and if AL the
terms of his four years occupancy of
the important position are like the
August '99 term he Will find anything
but lucrative employment in his official
capacity. However, Mr.. Smith is a
faithful, Efficient guardian Of the COM
monwealth's interests, and breakers Of
the statutes bad better 90 Shy Of Cum
berlaud prisoners box
Foreign lawyers were scarce-only
Judge Watkins, Of your county. He
is popular with the Cumberland people
just as he is with yours, and he may
depend on the undivided support Of
the county in his candidacy for the
Senate.
The colored peoples excursion from
Farmville today was well patronized,
there being two coach loads Of them.
They loitered about and meandered
around the village in the broiling sun,
and not once was one Of them with
countenance Of regret that he had come
To Cumberland c. II.
Politically Cumberland is for Martin
for the Senate-aud a. between Messrs.
+. W. HUBBARD and j. w. Hebditch for
the House Of Delegates, the odds are in
favor Of HUBBARD. Indeed, in Cumber-
land as in Buckingham, HUBBARD has
possession Of tie hearts Of the people,
and under no circumstances does he
fear defeat at their hands.
Nowhere in all the country around
will you find, Mr.. Editor, a better
place to hold forth at than the Red
Rose Inn, kept 10y Mr. and Mrs. Diggs.
II certainly has an appropriate name
for il is always a. bright as the rose
and as cheerful TO its guests as the
breaking Of the sunshine after a storm.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

The circus is "a coming If va,
have no children OF your own 10 talk,
90 "see the animals begin To make
arrangements 20 borrow some for the
day. Parents" will gladly spare some
of them Tor the hour
The report came Tuesday that Mr.
l.. II. Corley was seriously hurt at Nor
folk that day. lie was caught I'm a
belt and carried several times AROUND
before the machipffs Of tle, Water
plant could be stoppeh. Mrk. Caiey.
his wife, was telegapBed fora6d bur.
ried 10 Tie bedside Of me wounded
man. IL is hoped that Mr.. CoHey's
injuries are not as serious as they were
at first thought TO be.
The man past middle age is al
discount" says the Washington Times.
This isn't true of the Farmvilie bust.
ness world, for while our young men
have me boldly 10 the front and are
bearing themselves courage0usly and
WELL many who have passed the me-
ridian of life are still bearing the heat
and burden of tine day and giving of
their experience as we'll a. of their UNI
abated strength 20 the good and growth
of the community.
a fire of mysterious origin. destroy
ed 1--WE outhluss- ON the place of Sir.
w. A. Barrow Tuesday night The
buildings included two stables. corn
crib, sheds, dc Several negroes were
sleeping in the Stable and The ~supn1- I
silion is that a lighted MACH or cigar I
cite thrown careIessly aside was the
cause Of the fire. There was mo- insur
auce and the loss therefore is total
one to Mr.. Barrow. 1t was 10y great
effort that anything on the place was
saved.
The Standard oil wagon makes two
rounds a week in lhesummer aud three
IN the winter, under the direction of
Commander-in-Chief Noel. It's ca
pacliy is POS gallons; the sales in the
summer amount To 400 gallons a week
and in the winter to 600. Mr.. Henry
Scott is local agent and the oil is only
sold 10 merchants The Standard is
mighty trust, and at the same time
a public convenience. A. Rev. sam
Jones says, $50 long as / buy OH tl2 ,
cents a gallon / Will not kick against
the monster corporation Besidcs the
wagon delivery much of the oil is sold ,
n barrels.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Union services

Union services were held at the
Methodist church on last Sunday even
ing and the sermon was preached by
Rev Mr.. Tyler, Of Kentucky. He has
been preaching each evening since at
the Presbyterian church, aud will c0n-
tiuue during the week.
AT 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. special ser
vices have been held in the session
room Of the church, those in the morn
ing for persons who are interested To
know the way of life, aud those IN the
afternoon for Christians who are inter
ested in the salvation Of others.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
District Meeting.
Bush PARK. Va.
III 49,.

Bush PARK. Va.
Cumberland Co., Aug. p. '99.
a Democratic district meeting held
here today completes the list Of the
Cumberland districts to elect delegates
TO the Buckingham convention to
name the candidate for the Legislature.
The county sends nine delegates, Of
which Mr.. Hebditch has five and Mr..
HUBBARD four. Mr.. Hebditch would
have easily secured the three delegates
from this place had the meeting been
kuown-the notice at Ashby not be-
ing posted until Saturday, 18th, at
midday.
When will the machine learn that
these snap conventions are suicidal to
our party? j. w. ADAMS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

The organization Of the Heptasoph is
we'll nigh complete The member nip
is made up Of representative business
men Of the town who appreciate in
fall measure the value of insurance.
Those who desire 10 become charter
member still have the opportunity.
The ground floor" Of the late boom
had "a celia beneath. Not 50 With the
Hepfasoph Ground floor means That
aud nothing more nor less. And so
with the protection it offers. II COSTS
S. 30 10 become a charter member, aud
one assessment has 20 be paid in adj
vance To a man 35 years of age that
means "a cents month. and TO one n
years of age 30 cents a month. Think
ofcarrying 5000 of insurance for $50
"A month.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Respectfully submitted,
W. n. EWING, Treasurer
For Sale "A Fine River Farm.

40 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND on the
AppOmattOX river in pOWhatan county
known as Riverside and located two 3
miles from the town Of IObaccOville. Va
on the tarmYlllo q POwhatan Railroad: II
100 acres OF splendid fertile low grounds, sit.
uated ON the AppOmattox river, producing
eight 20 ten barrels OF corn 10 the acre. llI
acres OF ilrsi-class open high la ld. arabic and
adapted To amy growth; balance on frst-ciass
pasture and timber lands.
Improvements consist OF five .j room
frame building, stable and necessary out
buildings; also three s tobacco barns and
some fruit trees
This farm is susceptible OF being sub-divi-
ded into three 3 small farms, if desired.
For particulars, apply Co
CHARLES a. ROSE,
Real Estate Agent.
Or 70 Richmond, Va,
JAS. r.. CLARKE, Sunnyslde, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
A GRAND, COLOSSAL AND IMPOS-
ING SPECTACLE.
Solomon. His Temple and the Queen
Of Sheba.

To the skeptic or the agnostic as well
a. TO the devout believer in the Sacred
Scriptures, the era Of the great King
Solomon'- reign is and can be naught
else but the most impressive. the most
interesting and the grandest in AN his
tory. There are no parallels in all the
records Of the past; nothing approx
mating in grandeur, in wisdom and
sublimity, in any chronicle Of modern
ages. IL was then a felictous concep-
ton Of the management of John Robin
sons Great Worlds Exposition 10 re-
produce the scenes, personages, incl
dents and events in the reign of
Solomon, the grand old patriarch, sage
and king. That they have done this
thoroughly, acceptably and success
fully, the public and the press unani-
mously attest The great biblical
spectacle, in it, powerful sceneographic
effects, in its accurate and realistic
presentations, and the sumptuous law
ishness attending its representations,
Is pronounced with universal accord
to be not only triumph Of art, but
revelation Of the history of the past
that has never had a precedent Our
citizens will have the opportunity of |
seeing this grand spectacle in connec- |
ton with the manifold other wonders /
Of the John Robinson show, on Tues
day, September 5th.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
The Couniy ConventIon.

The Prince Edward Democrats held
their County Convention last Monday.
Capt. r. NJ. Burton, the county chair
man, stated the object Of the conven-
ton and was made permanent chair
man Of the meeting J. l.. Hart was
chosen rs secretary. Messrs. w. II.
Thackston and g. w. Redd were made
committee Oh cfedentiai :, and il was
reported that m the districts were
represented. There were in all present
fourteen delegatesL
On motion of Mr.. w II. Thacks on,
Mr.. John j owen was unanimously
elected candidate Of the Democratic
party for the House of Delegates. a
resolution was offered, and unanimous
~ adopted, endorsing the course of
Senator Thos. >. Martin and instruct
ing the House candidate, Mr.. owen,
to vote for and do all i'm his power to
insure Mr.. Martins reelection before
the Legislature.
Mr.. Owen accepted his nomination
in brief but graceful address, saying
he was glad of the instruction which
he had been given to vote for Martin,
and that he would never do anything
which would bring discredit upon his
State or his constituents.
Judge Watkins addressed the Con-
veution at some length, aud heartily
approved the action Of the party in
endorsing the candidacy Of Senator
Martin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Volcanic EruDfiOnS

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever Sores
Ulcers. Boils. Feons, CONS, Warts
Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Scalds, Chapped
Hands. ChiIbains Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only % "is box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold hy White Il Co., Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

How many articles do you possess of
mo- real value to you, yet could be turn
ed into money by selling them to some
one who does need them? | will, for a
commission, place these articles before
the public and no doubt fluid a pur-
chaser. Anything now from a Jacl,
Knife to Locomotive. Who will be
the first to try me?
;. w. PAULETT, JR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

There is no better way TO get rid OF vour
temper than by keeping It," says an ex-
change. some people seem 20 think that
tney can get rid Of bad cOugl In the same
way. Keep your cough and you viii soon
nne 10 necessary 10 keep something worse.
Better invest "a quarter tn bottle OF David
cough syrup-the remedy that cures when
others lalI.-F0r saIebY Winston & GRAY.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Was the result Of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach. LIVER.
Kidneys and Bowels are out Of order If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. They develop every power Of
brain ard body. Only 2jc at White e
Co s drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Editor Hcraid.-For the sympathy
and kindness we have received from
the people Of Farmyille in our recent
allliction, we feel 1t our duty to ac-
knowledge through your paper our sim
cere thanks, and with much gratitude
we remain,
Most respectfully,
Mr.. AND Mrs. FELDMAN.
Farmville, Aug. p, '99.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netlc iull % life, nerve and yiror, take No-To-
BAG. the wouderw0rlycr that makes weak men
strong. All druggists soc or a.. Cure guaran-
tecd Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

We can sell you a tooth brush guar
anteed not to shed the bristles for 35c
II. &. CRUTE, Druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

One hundred white or colored miners
or laborers by the Thacker Coal * Coke
Co., Thacker, w. Va. Highest wages
are paid since the increase i'm mining.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Doyne has a full line Of Furniture
for parlor, chamber, dining-room and
nursery. Consult him before you buy
elsewhere.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Right-Anthe way Through.

That is the reason why J. b. Lewis
Coz Wear-Resisters resist the wear
They are right all the way through.
Nothing but honest material, honest
workmanship, honest value. Take a
look at them at A. +. Cradles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

give your order for a life-size portrait
until you see Hunts work. and get his
prices. lie can save you money. Sal
isfactiOn guaranteed.
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"A Friend I'm Need Is

the insurance man, after the fire.
Ihere'll be prompt settlement if its a
Paulett * Paulett policy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

] have a Columbia Bicycle in first
class condition, good as new, $500.
;. w. Paulett, Jr.
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NnnfsG Grazing.

Editor Her0id.-I would like TO have
my horse Craze in the courthouse
square. Please tell me to whom
shall apply for the privilege.
OWNER.
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Mid Summer
Closing Out
Sale.

In order to Make room for orr LARGO
stock Of Fall and Winter goods we will
close out our entire summer stock At
CoSE This stock consist Of the latest
styles Of
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Pratt's Horse, Cattle and Poultry
Food il still the leader. For sale by
II. {. CRUTE, Agt for Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Turnip Seed now on sale at II. C..
Cruie's Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

SHEPPARDs. VA. Aug, y, '99.
Editor Hcr0id:-Dr. l.. d. Jones
who has been sick for some time ha,
gone To the Virginia Hospital at Rich
mond to have an operation performed
Prof. W. II. Jones, late Of Big Stone
Gap, has secured a position in South
Carolina al a remuneratve salary.
The tent meeting at White Hall
began last Sunday. As usual, the at
tendance at these meetings is very
large.
Mr. Richard Crannis, late Of Eug-
land, has been visiting at Mr.. G.. NJ.
Gillspie's. Mr.. Crannis is a typical
Briton, ruddy-faced, genial, jovial,
good hearted; very entertaining gem
tleman in conversation, and would be
popular with the young ladies but for
his extreme ba-hfIIness. lie is afraid
Of the girls but not afraid Of anything
else. He is always welcomed in Buck
ingham
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Has your subscription expired.
II so please TenelO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Editor Heroid.-I am an ardent rs
10 silver advocate, but am no pessi-
mist nor alarmist. My liver is in good
working order and am not dyspep-
tie. When / see a good thing ! know
it, and when I am pleased say so.
Recently / have been driving over the
roads Of your county aud never did /
find them in such good condition. II
is a positive luxury 10 drive over them,
especially when one has the privilege
of drawing the reins over that bay
mare Of friend Cox.
This improvement in our roadways
gives promise of better things. The
good summer road, We trust, will be
followed by good winter roads, and
then everybody will want to live in
the country and the towns may be-
come actually lonesome.
The tobacco crop in the county is a
good one, too, in some sections the best
l ever saw. The homes Of the people
are greatly improved, and there are
more attractive vehicles to be seen Oh
the road than ever before in the history
Of the county. 1t gives me great plea
sure to mention these things and / do
rejoice that the "lines have fallen unto
Us in pleasant places" Yet lack we
one thing-more Dioney, a larger vol
ume of circulating medium. Lands
aud mules, houses and horses, goods,
wares aud merchandise, tobacco, wheat,
corn, vegetables, fruits, Brunswick
stews fried chicken aud lamb "to
burn,n but when it comes down to the
actual cost, there is groan, a grunt,
an ominou- shaking Of the head and a
felt want This ought not TO be. Five
dollars in money, during the year, is
not as much a. "wellto-do" farmer
is entitled To-. Conditions are good bat
they can be made very much better
The people were wr0nged when one
half Of their money was stolen from
them They know their rights and
should dare maintain them. Relief /
cannot be hoped for in day, but il |
will come if they continue to demand /
it, say again, don't need pin. |
/ am telling the truth, a. To what as a
people we have aud what we want |
rs To /.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

The place Of bargains in all kinds Of
Furniture is at DOynes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25
Sis
New Business.

For the above Hunt will make a life
size picture.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

Go to Doyne's for Furniture and you
will save yourself money.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-08-25

THE Virginia High School" Farm
vile, Va, will open september -, 1899
Parents, your boys are getting old
enough for high school work. Don't
put oil too late, but write at once TO
u Z. sLaIke. nrIncInaI. flr Inflammation
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POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
lstaie A. q VI. College,
AT BLACKSBURG. VA.

80 Instructors. Thoroughly equipped
shops, Laboratories and lnhrmary. Farm
OF 400 acres. Steam Heat and Electric Lights
In DOrmiiOrics. Degree courses ln Agrlcui-
ture Horticulture Civil, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
ard General Science. Shorter courses in
Practical Agriculture and Practical Me
charles.
Total cost OF session Of nine mouls. inciud-
ing tuition and other fees, uniform. board.
washing, textbooks, medical attendance.
etc, about si!5oO Cost 20 Stale students.
$500 Next session begins September DIST.
lSA. For catalogue apply 10
j. VI. McBRlDE. Pm. d., LII. d.,
Jy Zl-Zm. Presto dent