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OTHERWISE UNEOTICED.

me Dull, Ark, proposes 10 own Ito
street ears and electric light plant.
Elmen Minton, of Neosho, Mo-, blew
the top of his head off with a Win.
chester.
Jail prisoners in the "chain gang"
at Bath, n. Y, struck for an eight
hour day.
The hot, dry weather has been un-
favorable for the Texas cotton crop.
Corn is maturing rapidly.
The man who committed suicide in
Calvary cemetery, st. Louis, has been
identified as G. Gebauer.
A man giving his name as L. w.
Worthington, of Smithville, Mo-, COM
mitted suicide in Kansas City.
ST. Louis banks will not have to
draw on New York this year for
money to move the crops. They are
loaded.
The Mormons, through President
Rich of the southern mission, will APP
peal to the governor of Kentucky for
protection from mobs.
The records of the first trial of Alex.
Jester, which We're thought to have
been stolen, have been found in the
possession of former circuit attor-
ney.
A woman probably will be placed
In charge of the Lake City Is. c. post
office, which has been closed since the
negro postmaster was driven out of
town.
Tom Burlington was elected chief of
the Cherokees at the election Tues
day. This is considered a victory for
nation.
Mrs. Maddox, wife of Dr Maddox,
of Augusta, ILL.,, who was frightened
by burglars breaking in the doctors
office Saturday night, has died of con-
vulsions.
The largest picnic of the year in
Texas was held, Tuesday, at Garland.
The survivors of Ector's, Cranberry )
and Ross confederate brigades had a
reunion.
1t is probable that Jester will not
be tried at the next term of the Au-
drain county (Mo,) court. Prosecut-
ing Attorney Rodes is not yet ready
to begin the case.
One of the heaviest rainfalls in re-
cent years took place, Tuesday MORN
ing and the night preceding, in the
counties of Madison, Jersey, Greene
and Macoupin, I'll.
Imported negro coal miners and
strikers are rioting in the vicinity OF
Scammon, Kas., and the little town
is in an uproar. Women and children
are afraid to go on the street.
John Burns has been arrested ut
South McAlester, /. r., on the belief
that the prisoner is Jim Berchen, who
was convicted of murder 10 years ago
and who escaped before execution.
William and Fred Young, aged 19
and 16 years respectively, sons of Ira
r. Young, of Bridgewater, ILL.,, were
drowned while attempting to drive
across Scott Hollow branch on buck
board.
The crop report for Missouri shows
excellent prospects. The apple crop
will be about one-half the average
Flowing conditions are good. A large
crop of hay has been made. Cotton is
generally good.
Gov. Stephens of Missouri has issued
proclamation offering a reward Of
$3.50 for the apprehension of George
Lucas, who is charged with the killing
of Charles Smith in ST. Charles county,
some weeks ago.
Mrs. Peggy Wade,aged SO years, died
at her home near Centralia, Mo. She
had resided in Boone county 70 years
She leaves 10 children, As grand
children, IS great-grandchildren and
| reat-great grandchildren.
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s,,ct6e,. RemaIps Identified.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 10.-Nearly
two weeks ago an unknown man COM
mitted suicide in a Main street lodging
house by asphyxiation. The remains
have Just been identified as these of
Aaron Wolfsohn, formerly drummer
for d Philadelphia ribbon house.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
PARLIAMENT PR(ROGU[D.
The Sittings of the British Parlia.
ment Brought to Close bv
Royal Commission.
SYNOPSIS OF HER MAJtSTY'S SPEECH
Relations With Other Powers Com
tinue FrIendIy-Referenc to the
Peace Conference, the Nile Valley
and AngIO-Russian Conventions,
the South African Trouble, Etc.

London, Aug. DISARMAMENT was
prorogued at 2 p. III. by royal com
mission. The house of lords met and
summoned the commons to the bar,
and the proceedings terminated with
the reading of the queens speech.
The speech contained the following
statements:
Synopsis of the Queens Speech.
MY Lords and Gentlemen-My rela-
tions with the other powers continue
friendly.
THE conference summoned by the
emperor of Russia to consider meas
ures for promoting the maintenance
of peace has completed its sittings.
Although the result of it's delibera-
tions did not fully correspond with
the lofty aims which it was summoned
to accomplish, it has met with a con-
siderable measure of success. The in
stitution of permanent tribunal of
arbitration can not fail to diminish
the frequency of war, while the ex"
tension of the Geneva convention will
mitigate its horrors"
South African Affairs.
After reference to the conclusion
of the Anglo-French convention on the
subject of the Nile valley and the An
glo-Russian convention in regard to
the railway enterprises in China, the
speech continued:
1--WE have received a petition from a
considerable number of my subjects
residing in the South African republic
praying my assistance to obtain re-
moyal of grievances and disabilities of
which they complain. The position of
my subjects in the South African Re-
public is inconsistent with the promise
Of equal treatment whereon M grant
of internal independence to that re-
public was founded. and the unrest
caused thereby is constant source OF
danger TO the peace and prosperity Of
my dominions in South Africa. Nego-
tiatons on this subject with the gov
ernment of the South African Republic
have been entered into and are still
proceeding.
East Indian Affairs.
Another paragraph deals with the
satisfactory reports of the recovery OF
he agriculture and trade of India
from the depression caused by the
famine, but. il adds. fears are now en-
tertained for the prospects of the
harvest in western and central India,
owing to the insufficient rainfall,
though the officials are taking timely
precautions to meet any scarcity.
The Plague in the East,
The speech then reads:
81 regret to add that the plague
though still confined to the total OF 1913
areas affected during the winter,
shows no signs of abatement
The speech thanks the commons for
the lberality with which they have
provided for the naval and military
defense of the empire, and concludes
with references TO the benefits which
may be expected from the domestic
legislation passed.
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BY Way of Explanation.
An Absolute Denial.

Paris, Aug. 10.-The ministry of the
interior has issued a note saying the
story that Prince Won MunsterIeden-
burg, the German ambassador here,
has visited the marquis de Gallifet, the
minister of war, and insisted upon a
guarantee against indiscreet disclo-
sures prejudicial to Germany at the
Rennes court-martial is absolutely
false.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
Want Only Veterans.

Leavenworth, Kas., Aug. 10.-Col.
Craig of the Thirty-second infantry,
at Fort Leavenworth, has issued an
order TO recruiting officers not to en-
list any more raw recruits for his reg
iment. but TO accept only those who
have been in the regular army or vol
unteer service. The regiment is near
ly completed.
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Excursion Steamer Sunk.

Mount Vernon, Ind, Aug. 10.-Thc
steamer Iowa, one of the best boats
or the Ohio river, was sank at Falls
Point. five miles below this city, Tues
day. and will be total loss. The Iowa
was chartered for an excursion from
Henderson to Paducah, and carried
about 600 passengers. No lives were
lost
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A PIcthors of Money.

Denver, Col, Aug. 10.-'rhis city is
suffering from plethora of funds, and
only finds employment for surplus
money by loaning in the east. The
bank statement, reported in July,
showed there was more than s12,0O0,-
600 10 the credit of local banks in New
York. St Louis and Chicnpo.
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That south American Alliance.

Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 10.-ln spite of
denials on the subject il IS said that
President Roca of the Argentine Re-
public, who is now here as the guest
of Brazil, is desirous of negotiating an
alliance between Argentine, brazil
and Chilli against the United States.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
s po,..nrrr, KILLED.

Detroit. Mich. Aug. 1o.-A special
IN the News from Montreal says
The Canada Atlantic express bound
from Montreal TO Ottawa, jumped the
track at ST. Polycarpe, about ll;jo a.
m. Seven passengers arc reported
killed and ten injured.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
Killed "a Fish Ponchcr.

London, Aug. 10.---The British tor
pedo gunboat Leda found a French
boat fishing within the three mile
limit. The fishermen attempted to es-
cape, and did not stop when a blank
shot was fired. The Leda chen fired 4
shot disabling the fishing boat and
Killed the helmsman.
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Volunteer Enlistments

Washington, Aug. 10.-'fbe number
Washington, Aug. 9.-The number
of enlistments Tuesday for the Philip
pine regiments was $50, making II total
of 1921 The regiments which have
their full quota have begun the
"Weeding out" process.
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To Hold JimIner Down.

New orll, Aug. 1O.--A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Gen.
Brooke has been instructed 70 pre-
vent. at all hazards, any filibustering
expedition in Jiminel interests leav-
inc Cuba
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signed with PhIIadeIphIa.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 10.-Wm. j,
Goeckel, first baseman of the Wilkes
barre club, has signed with Philadel-
phia for the balance Of the season. He
was the star first baseman at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania before he
came here.
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Mrs. Perot Loses.

London, Aug. 1O.-A writ of habens
corpus for the custody of Gladys
Perot, the daughter of Mrs. William y.
Perot. who IS charged with abducting
the child from Baltimore, Mo, has
been granted to Mr.. Newton Crane. In
behalf of Mr.. w. H. Perot, fathcr-in-
law of Mrs. Perot.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
WINS On the Brink of Ruin.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1o.-The inquest
into the death of Charles 4, f. Auten-
reith, the supposed wealthy banker,
who committee suicide, last Friday,
by shooting. has disclosed the fact
that he was on the verge or financial
ruin.
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Pos, oT.red to Marchand.

Paris, Aug. lO.-The Evenment says
it understands that Maj. Marchand
has been offered the post of governor
of the French settlementon the Somall
coast. and envoy extraordinary to
King Menelik of Abyssinia.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
TROOPS Removed From Uayauu,

Havana, Aug. 10.-The last troop
stationed in this city has left here for
Quemados, leaving only those rarri-
soning MORO castle, Cabunas fortress
and The outlying forts.
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Admiral Dewey kent busy.

Naples, Aug. 10-Admiral Dewey is
kept busy returning the visits WHICH
have been made to him on board the
Olympia Americans are arriving
here daily from various parts of Italy
to pay their respects to the admiral.
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onaraptipe Partially Raised.

Ponta Delcada, Azores Islands, Aug.
1o.-The quarantine against United
States vessels has been withdrawn. eN'
cept in the case Of ships coming from
Virginia ports.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
NInre Ynknn Gold.

Victoria. B. C., Aug. l0.-The steamer
Alpan has returned from Alaska. with
l35 passengers and about 100000 in
gold. Most of the passengers were
from Dawson
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12

New York. Aug lO-Money on call
steady at 3h per cent; prime mercantile
paper. 41ggS per cent, sterling exchange
bills at 4N5a, ASS for demand, and at 4S2i4
q is2ia for 90 days posted rates, 4s3ieQ4s4
and lSl@ lNlia; commercial bills, 4Sik; sill
Ter certificates. 6ola46l. bar silver. 6Ol.;
Mexican dollars AZ. Government bonds
steady.
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Cotton. .
Financial.

Quotations for middling range as fol-
lows: st. Louis, 594c New York 3-l6c;
Memphis, 5l9.
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SAN DOMINGO AFFAIRS
Emissaries in Philadelphia Dicker
ing for Tugs to Be Used
in Filibustering.
DOMINICARS GO OVER TO THE ENEMY.
Forces of Don Juan Isidro Jiminci
Being Augmented Every Day
The Hnytien Government Pre-.
pared to Prevent Jiminez Land.
ing on Hnytien Territory.

Philadelphia, Aug. 10.-A morning
paper says;
Three officers, representing the in.
surgents of Santo Domingo, and tive
civilians, representing those who dc
not like the manner in which President
Sam manages affairs in Hayti, have
been here three days endeavoring te
find vessels to carry munitions of war
recently purchased in New Haven. Te
avoid suspicion, all the members of the
party crossed the Windward passage
in small boats, and embarked IN a
steamship at Guantanamo, landing
last week in New York.
Their Boat Capsiked.
Those members from Domingo were
delayed by the capsizing of boat,
They claim that there is little danger
in landing contraband war material
anywhere on the coast of either coun.
try except near the principal ports,
as the coasts are not patrolled, be-
cause neither of the governments has
war vessels to do the work. What
they claim are needed are small steam
tugs to take out their purchases, and
to land cargoes sent to the eastern
shores of Cuba some months ago. The
tugs have been selected, and the only
thing that prevents their sale is a diff
ference as to the price, which, it is
thought, will soon be settled.
An Abandoned Commander.
Cape Haytien, Hayti, Aug. 1o.-Gen.
Francisco Lirano, sent from North
Chriati by the Dominican government
to attack Gen. Ramon Pacheco at Da-
jabon, headquarters of the revolution-
lists, was abandoned, when he arrived
in from of the enemy, by his troops
who, without firing n shot, deserted
and entered the camp of Gen. Pacheco
The advanced posts of the latter are
at Las Aguas, and the revolutionists
are masters of the fords across the
River Vogue, thus cutting off com
munieation between Christi and the
interior. The forces of Don Juan il.
minez, leader of the revolution, are
being augmented every day, and the
news from all parts OF the dominican
republic is favorable to him.
Guarding the Hnytien Coast.
New York, Aug. 10.-A dispatch tc
the Herald from Port-au-Prince, Hay.
ii, says;
Word comes from Monte Christ
that Dominican troops have been hur.
ried there.
The Haytien government is pre-
pared to prevent Jiminiz from landing
on Haytien territory. All is quiet in
Port-au-Prince. Suspects are being
interrogated by the authorities.
The Van Buren press., 1899-08-12
River News.
THE MARKET REPORT.

- Fall. . Trace.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

ORDINARY sleeper. and IL confines its ex-
pertinent at present TO the travel from St
Louis and Kansas City TO Seattle and the
fogef sound country ard return, and 20
o@ rLn oniy twice week II Is in the long
journeys that the ordinary Will prob
aofy De more generally used as the rates
On tRe standard sleeper are not enough
niEnsr in short Journeys 20 deter trav-
eier from accepting their acconmoda tions
IL thers In no other sleeper on the train
H Is felt then tina, the experiment. hy the
burlington will De fair and that after a
few months use the road will be able TO
say positively whether the ordinary Is
indeed filing long felt want should the
claims OF the friends Of the new car be
sustained, II is reasonable 20 believe that
all the through lines win add the 'sordsn-
airy 20 she1r equipment.
The ordinary Sc said TO be a new car
combining qualities possessed By the
standard ard tourist saeepers II is de-
MED that IL is simply a renovated old
time sleeper. Ii Is finished Ia hard woods
with rattan cphosster.Eg and aisle carpets
II has virtually the same beds. curt aims
and conyensences as the firss-ciass sleeper
There Is less luxury on the new car, bit
there is TO skifnping Of convenience The
essential difference in its favor Is the de-
Crease in price. For the average one might
accommodation the fee is 81. instead IL s.
on the standard sleeper, but while this is
not great deal when one takes a long
journey and pays s. for these aecomno-
dasions in place of the so Of the standard
cars. there is a difference which can be
appreciated by mostly any one
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

vANDERBILTS IN PORTLAND.
Establish an Agency There for the
TrnnscOnttnentalT Trade.

Another Indication OF the truth of the
Post-Inteiligencers stand that the Van
derbiits have secured a line TO the coast
Is shown in the fact that they have es-
tabished an agency in Portland. This ts
the first tine within ten years that those
railroad magnates have had an agency I'm
Portland, and The fact that they have
already made one in Los Angeles gives
all the more significance 10 the departure
Along this line. the San Francisco Bulle-
tin says.
closer union OF the New York Central
and Oregon Railroad x Navigation into u
closer system, in order to have a through
transconiInental line. They own the con
trolling interest In these lines and need
but 10 gain control Of the Oregon Short
Line TO have through system, from New
York TO the Pacific coast Unfortunately
IL would seem that San Francisco will
miss the advantages Of becoming the
Western terminus OF the system 10 Port
land. by reason of It's location, the benefit
accruing.'
The Bulletin ovorlooks the fact that
IL the Vanderbilt people already have con-
troll OF the Union Pacific, they also have
the oregon Shor; Line. which has prae-
ttcaiiy been transferred 10 that system.
Tho through route Is given more in de-
tail than the San Francisco paper says
as follows: over the New York Central
Chicago 4 Alton 10 Kansas City. over the
Union Pacific. Oregon Short Line and
Oregon Railroad a. Navigation In Port
land There seems little question that
the transeontineRtai aualganaation has
been nearly accomplish he'd
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

Attorneys In the van Alstine Case
(.o 10 OLYMPIA to Argue 1t.

Another step will be taken in the Van
Aistine divorce and conspiracy case be-
fore the supreme court at Olympia today.
The argument upon the question of grant
ing the writ OF habeas corpus Will re
made by the attorneys.
John r. Dore and Charles r. Shepard
attorneys for Mrs. Lou Van Alstina and
Judge Winsor and Judge Ronald, attor-
neys for Con Van Aistine. left here yes
terday morning and they are row on the
ground preparing for the fray today.
Judge Reayis made an order for Con
Van Alstine TO show cause why the writ
should not be granted some days ago. Il
Mrs Van Aistine and her sister, Miss
Emma Norton were released from the
county Jail on a bond OF $3r1 each.
Whether not they will 80 hack tn
jail or the contempt case will be dis
missed is the point TO he settled by the
supreme court Should the court refuse
to grant the writ Of haheas corpus aud
must be complied with. the -wo ~oms
must return TO the county Jail until they
have produced the $50, 9s5 which they are
alleged 10 have taken from Con Van Al
stine. Should the court grant the wri;
upon the ground that Judge Moore had
no jurisdiction of the case, the women
Will continue 10 enjoy their liberty. Or 1T
and criminal action begun against the
two women. There is no one here To speak
for Van Aistine so that the line wnich
may he followed in case of failure today
AT Olympia cannot be learned. Nor is II
known what course Attorneys Dore and
fuse to grant the writ Of hahaas corpus.
That would put the two women hack in
fail What attempt would he made 10
get them out again is unknown.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17
PACIFIC MAILS NEW SHIPS.
Two Largest American-Esailt Vessels
An0nt.

The general dimensions 81 the two large
Pacific Mall liners. contracts foe which
have been awarded to the Newport News
Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
will be az follows Length. $50 feet. beam.
CJ feet draft. BIS feet: depth. - feet. dis
placement. 1880 tons. speed. is knots.
Both ships will be iuxurian.ly fitted fer
passenger service and will have superior
facilities for handling freight and the
CEited States mails. The contract speed
II put down at ~ knots The Pacific Mall
Company desires to reduce the mail pass
age between San Francisco and pcrts In
China ard IL Is with this object In view
that the two ships will be built
These steamers viii be tho largest ever
built at an American ship yard. Con-
pared with the American liner ~. Louis.
the largest American built ship anoat to-
day the Pacific Mall ships Will be af
s.s7a. - tons greater displacement, ls.s feet
longer. and will have a draft Of ~ feet
greater. The beams or the two ships VIII
be the same. The vessels vii. rank tn ri
In displacement among the notable ships
anoat The Oceanic, now building I'm Eng
land will have a displacement az - no
= displacement OF a.o0p tons. the Pacifc
Mail ships will rank NEXT. with Is. 600 tons
The Campauia. though her general iimen-
stons are larger. has only ixue tons dis
placement. A large electric canttfev~r
crane 80 feet In length Is being construct
ed at the ship yard and under this one
on each side, the Pacific Mail vessels VII
be built,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

MAKES TRAVELLING CHEAP.
Tive Roads Are Experimenting with
the Ordinary sleeper

By the Inauguration next Tuesday of a
regular s~mi-weekiy tourist sleeping ear
service from, Kansas CITY TO Seattle ard
the Puget sound country the Burlington
viii make = new departure in the Western
railroad field. says the Omaha Bee While
II viii be the general custom TO refer to
these ears AS tourist Sf*epcrz. that really
Is nl!snomer They are what are termed
ordinary" sisepers. which * grade bet
ter than the tourist ears. vet not piab-
crate es the standard sleeper Their use
Il ~ some extent an experiment. 20 test
tho apparent demand fer cheaper slceping
car rates.
The '-oG5inavy'' siee per is said To be n
New England idea. 1t Is ia lire with the
fgt1Eallty characteristic az that section OF
the country. II combines all the comforts
oge might expect ~ travelling. without any
undue stegancs ar exfraNag ance. The need
81 something OF this kind WAS suggested
stafS from the New England states 80 the
Pacific coast and other distant Points
when thu length u time consumed in the
trip made ;ha use OF the standard sleeper
tWo expensive
Takirx up the idea and developing II
into practical form the Pullman conn
pany put oui the ordinary sleeper The
goal &tSn which the travelling puAt3r takes
e. th. new ears Will determine the per-
fvares2cy % their Use As said before
they are nev nsed as an experiment. y
gsoi deal has Aeen sa5d about making IL
possible Tor the Traveller - small rsranS
ta xeFnsr slsssans car asesfssmeets tiors.
and the Pullman company put out these
cars ia teAra IL there vas aHy CONSIDER
able FsaEfieu ~ sSe gsihlie ~hich would use
thv ordinary sleeper
Tire baltimore & Dssc was TIE fivsf raNa
IN The c0awtry 10 make uss ~ tire meu
car In fAes. i - th% only s8Ad in ss4r
Esxt - ruas. hr~Ak frors the exclusive
usa &c standard s}eess@fs ard iss innoy@-
tsan attracted much asteuFsou froFa he
either lsneS al Re tsyse tt ~AS announced
i MAS predicts thssa that me experiment
~agEis prove failure. bet far re re-
suits seem Is have been TsE sssgss bly, ~sf8s-
factory. sGtsac9sh 8 - rsx sga ~ars~ "a
pasz Nsss} Judgment sEshAn tHe v8ie5s Il ire
aa&ittegs - she seTs gee %, tbs Pad
.Aw stnfs1F fanE TeAttzxe So connection With
tf.s ''}srgssNNFt SEn~T~r s. taat holders ~
ssssassst-esas> farN.ss b6Tv All TIE privileges
ssFsTgs1 - she car The opposition 70 sA4
U@s - ssw ears hy tsss EastSra ssssss -
an@ sssss 60 Ese at the b-sttrys ~ skx move
meat IL the Central Passenger Assss- s@-
{s9r - aspsslsk rsse sale II sersstssi lass
ssgkrts z! Is fet snsf & these f3skes~
are wa 3ofsxer sBSsed ;feT~ Wfi bss as far
shsr AnnsAnsi f.ag fMs -7sFa5F1rs" sleeper
sszs = Fnay sEsuS bT sisEns Hssssa fsaTs tha
service THIS fsct- hoNssse, remains 80
b. xesa
The Es5Ff4rEsoss - hea8sxrssf 81 hs tss~ rsrss
- ;As Western roads 10 take 90 wSh the