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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20
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rritorial Agrfcola pone en- venta.
<Las hay en- las jurisdicciones de
Arecibo, Aibonito. Aguas Buenas, Ba-
yam6n, Barceloneta, Cidra, GALES, Ca
yey, Comorfo, Corozal, Guayama, Ha-
tillo, Hato-G -Grande, Manatf, Naraniito,
PatilIas. Rio Grande, San German, Utua-
do Yabucoa.1
Estamos seguros que los duefIos de
estas propiedades no estaran tan pr6spe-
ros cuando Sc han desprendido 8 desean
desprenderse de elias.
lQue 10 olga ell Banco Territorial
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20

un grado de calentura; pero gracias la
lucha sostenida por ell Sr Manzano con
ell estudio practico que posee de las en-
fermedades los medicamentos que de-
ben aplicarse al paciente, hoy mi nina Sc
encuentra fuera de todo peligro, inician-
do una convalescencia que Sc tolera bajo
las ordenes del referido doctor.
Gracias, se1or Director, Y es STEM
pre- ST affcmo. correiigionario S. s.,
X. SoToMAYoR.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20
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CAoNAB6.

I'll sefior don Fidel Fradara Ayella-
net, que So encuentra en- Humacao. Sc
trasladara q esta ciudad por algunos dias,
con el I'm. de ofrecer sus servicios en- ell
ramo de 6ptica cientffica.
Cuenta con variadfsimo surtido de
cristales, marca SKingss, cristal crown,
perisc6pisos, c6ncavos, convexos, pianos,
bifocales, etc.
Sus examenes son verifieados con ell
sRefractOmetr0s, aparato m0derno que
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20
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sALIDAS PARA NEW YORK
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20

descubre ell mas mfnimo error de refac-
cion, con precision ffsica mathematics.
Horas de consulta: de II mana
na | tarde.
Permanecera pocos dias.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20
Victor Huste
lSucesor de @. Tinaud)
Sam 1Uaas sa0 Euew6O- RH@0

Joyas y hrillantea. Relojes de todas
clases y da a acreditada marca s
sTinAUD PATENT,
Lentes y espejuelos con cristales
lie RocN Cubiertns J artfculos de
a0vedad propios para Fapalos.
Agsats de Eastman Kodak & 90
Camaras y productos fotogrzfcos.
Sc rsmitsn eatalogoss
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20
SAN JUAN
POR TELEGRAPH
Julio 20.
Leon KIN hQ muertO

LOUFf NFIF TIN THUCT 90
Esta tarde a las cuatro y cua-
tro minutes meridiano de Roma,
ha fallecido ell Papa Leon Kill.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-07-20

ALEXANDRA BOZZO: Agente-Co-
mlsionista. COrredor de Aduana. Re-
presentaciOnes. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sol IL p. O. Box 447
The sun., 1903-02-25
FAVOR BEDFORD REFORMATORI.
Many Oppose Odelrs Biii 10 Turn II Into
an Insane Hospital.

ALBANY. Feb. - Strenuous opposition
was manifested before the Senate Finance
COMMITTEES to-day 10 Gov Odell's bill turn
ing the Bedford State Reformatory for
Women in Westches'er county into State
hospital for the insane " was plainly
stated that personally tho Governor knew
nothing regarding the situation in Bedford
and accepted the recommendations Of
Supervisor Bender when he suggested the
change in his annual message.
The managers of the Bedford Reforma-
tory. President George +. Garfield Of the
Charities State Aid Association, u. J.
Mcmahon. representing the Catholic chari-
ties in New York city and representa-
Of the Jewish Associated Societies Of New
York city and of the Charities Organization
Society Of the State opposed the bill.
II was pointed ont that there were no
incorrigibles in Bedford and il this insti,u-
tion Is abolished the female misdemeanants
in New York city would have 30 he sent TO
Jail or the penitenriary, and rather 10 incur
such a backward step in the march OF philan-
thropc work in this State those Interested
would ask New York city itself to build
a reformatory for these unfortunate Great
The sun., 1903-02-25
NEW SBOYS' BILL AMENDED.
The Age Put at 10 Years CHILD wonders
Stiil Barred.

ALBANY, Feb - Representatives o'
societies for the improvement Of the con-
d ton of children and labor representatives
from New York city appeared b~tore the
Assembly Labor and 1ndust ries Commit ee
this afternoon and urged favorable con-
sideraion Of the Finch and Agnew bills.
which aim 20 keep small children on the
streets and out Of employment.
The committee will report the bills favor
ably Tomorrow The only one who or
posed the measures was Elbridge T Gerry.
He did not appear in person. but his private
secretary, Ma ior !. F. Hamilton. handed
the committee letter from the Commodore.
He said that the Finch hill would permit
the employment OF children on the stage
and he Agnew bill would make it neccs-
sary for newshoys. boo'blacks and pedlers
of tender wears 10 obtain n license after
going through preparatory course of
education and 10 wear a badge before
engaging in business on pain of arrest
He said The Finch bill would reverse the
settled position of the people Of this State
as TO the employment Of child wonders
in theatres The Agnew bill though
theoretically praiseworthy. said Mr.. Gerry.
would result in the necessity Of having
every little nswsboy examined and licensed
before buying three cents worth of news
papers.
The Agnew bill was amended TO apply
only to children under 10 years of age in
stead of l2 who can SCH newspapers in
cities Of the first class, and the present
provision Of law regarding the employment
Of children on he stage IL retained.
The sun., 1903-02-25
HiSSARDS SUIT FAILS.
lie wanted to Recover Mexican Securities
From j. p. Morgan 4 Go.

ALBANY, Feb. 2+.-The Court Of Appeals
to-day made an important decision in
the case Of John &. Hassard Of Brooklyn
who several months ago brought a suit
against J =. Morgan 4 Co. to re-
cover from that firm ms cistodians certain
securities of the United States Of Mexico
on the dcfaul,e cd bond issue Of that country
Of 1885, upon which some $40, 900 600 is due.
Hassard procured an attachment in the
Supreme Court which was set aside by
the Appellate Division. The United States
Government. through the Attorney-Gen-
erals Department, opposed the proceed
ings instituted by Hassard. on the grounds
that the United States Of Mexico is a SOW
ereign State. and that in consequence the
courts of New York State had no juris-
diction to attach It's property or enforce
tho collection of a debi against II
Tho Court Of Appeals sustains the Ap-
pella,e Division in vacsting the attach
ment procured by Hassard. No opinion is
written. II is said that the case will be
carried to the United States Supreme Court.
The sun., 1903-02-25
GOT THE PLAGIE FROM FRISCO.
Mexico Said to Have Decided to Ask for
Indemnity.

MEXICO CTrr. Feb. 2-There were no
deaths and no new plague cases az MAJ
allan. yesterday. The number Of cases in
the hospital was forty-one, only otwo of
which were grave. Altogether the situa-
ton is regarded optimistically.
Owing to a gendarmc having been
stricken with the plague, the entire police
force OF Mazatlan is now confin ed to tho
observation stations.
La Pafrin de Merico. in an article on the
plague, says that the Secretary OF Foreign
Relations has been investigating and has
obtained sufficient proofs TO justify his
assertion that the disease was brought to
Mexico from San Francisco by the steamer
Curnzao. 1t further says that Mexico IL
preparing TO present a claim for indemnity v
10 the Government at Washington. Al
though the existence Of the bubonic plague
al San Francisco is not denied by the United
States Government, the latter failed to
notify Mexico OF the fact, which II was
under obligation to do according to the
agreement made az the Vienna Conven, ion.
the United States being among the nations
that took part in that convention.
The sun., 1903-02-25
LADRONES TAKE TO THE HILLS.
Flee From the American Force In Luzou
philippine Exposition Open.


manila. Feb "a The hands of ladrones
who were operating in the country near
Manila have scattered 20 the hills 10 avoid
the numerous parties Of constabulary and
scouts who were in pursuit of them. Gen.
Allen. who was in charge of the operations
OF the scouts and constabulary. has returned
20 Manila. not anticipating that there will
be any further fighting while the present
heavy force is in the field
The report that 100 ladrones captured
ten of the constabulary and thirty scouts
recently proves to have been incorrect.
The men captured were eleven scouts and
six provincial policemen. They were dis
armed and released. Forty eight conetab-
ulary and Manila police had fight that
lasted thre" hours with ladrones near An
tipoo. Three Of the ladrones were killed
and two captured.
Gov. Taft to-day formally opened the
Philippine Exposition, the exhibits in which
will be sent 10 the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition az ST. Louis next year.
The sun., 1903-02-25
VOTED AGAINST RATNES.
FIVE Republicans Side With Democrst
on Excise Agents B1l.

ALBANY. Feb 24-The action OF a
number Of Republican Senators to-day
makes the advocates. including
Gov. Odell, Of the bin giving the
special agents Of the Excise Department
police powers TO arrest without warrants
for violations Of the Liquor Tax law, wonder
IL the bill can get through the Senate on
account Of the narrow Republican majority
a. the detection of three Republican Sena-
tors would defeat the measure.
Five Republicans. Fancher OF Catta-
raug,is. Davis Of Buffalo, LHommedieu OF
Orleans, Stevens Of Wyoming and Barnes
Of Rem selaer, voted with the Democrats.
to-day and by "A vote Of % TO Is defeated
motion OF Senator Raines aimed to XIII
Senator Pluukiu's bill providing that "a
looms out side OF a district in which specia
election is being held need no, he closed
even though within quarter OF mile oi
such election district.
The occasion for the bill, Senator Plunkitt
said was the arrest by Capt Schm'tt-
berger, during he recent specialization
for Senator in New York county. when a
numier Of ssloonkeepers in territory
out side OF he Senatorial district but within
a quarter of mile of the polling places
therein. were arrested for not closing on
IN. day of special election. This was
ordered 10 a third reading.
Senators Davis and Hill Of Buffalo are
ultra-,xcise men and Republicans and
Senators Elsbery and Marshall are the
two Republican Senator'S from Manhattan
and BROOKLYN boroughs These last two
Republicans refuse 10 say how they VIII
vote upon the bill giving ,pecia agents
police powers. but those who oppose the
bill say the prospects for the defeat OF such
measures are bright senator Barnes voted
against Senator Raines to-day because he
thought senator Phinkit was good fellow
and that as il wa not party question
aud not liking the personality of Senator
Raines as weighted against that Of Senator
Plunkitt his vote thus should be de'er-
mired
Senator T'Hommedieu is member OF the
Committee on Taxation which reported
the bill and consequently though the should
stand by the action Of the committee.
Senator'S Fancher and Davis felt that there
was no necessity for closing saloons outside
of a distr in which special election was
being held 49,,
Afterward Senator Raines said the bill
would pass the Senate
The sun., 1903-02-25
CHARGED WITH SEEKING BRIDES
Formal Accusation Made Against Member
OF Washington Legislature.

TACOMA. Wash. Feb. "A formal charge
was filed in the House this morning against
Representative Levy OF Seattle, charging
him with soliciting bribes in connection
with an investigation Of the State printing
contracts. He ia accused Of asking printing
contractors TO pay him 81 500 TO secure a
favorable report regarding contracts by the
special committee Of which Levy is chair
man The Speaker appointed q commit ce
of Ave 20 invest gate the charges,
II is said that the gamblers have raised
a large fund, said to be 500 900. for the puT-
pose Of defeating the ant-Gambling bill
which passed the lower house last week
This measure makes gambling or the opera :
ton Of slot machines felony punishable
by one to three years imprisonment. In the
senate the bill was referred 10 the Mis-
cclancous Committee which is holding
public hearings on IL. The gambling ele-
men' has effected n strong organization
which is concentrating it's efforts toward
s'rangling the bill in the Senate.
The sun., 1903-02-25
EUROPEAN CUSTOMS ALLIANCE.
Austrian Minister Of Commerce Says In.
Niative Must Come From Germany.

Austrian Minister Of Commerce Says In.
Uiative Must Come From Germany.
Special Cable Despatch to TBs suH
vIrSNA. Feb. - The Neue Freie Presse
will tomorrow publish a conversation
with Baron Won Call, Austrian Minister of
Commerce. in reference to the creation
of a central European customs alliance
against the danger Of American compe-
tition
The Minister says that be believes the
chief obstacle to the formation Of a de-
fensive economic union bet ween Ger
many and Austria would lie In the most
favored nation clauses in existing COM
mercial treaties. Nevertheless, he shares
the R,issian view that the Brussels Sugar
Convention made a wide breach in the most
favored nation principle
The initiative in the formation of such
an alliance must I've left 10 Germany, in view
Of the prepondeIa ICE Of German industry
over Austrian and the immensely great er
degree 10 which Germany is exposed TO the
danger OF American competition. The
Minister recognizes the difficulty Of abolish
ing the most favored nation treatment
but ia not disposed TO regard II as insir-
mountabe,
Tho chief interest in the Minister'S utter.
ancee and the article in Ohich they are
framed il the proof they afford Of the ex-
tent 10 which the idea Of European union
against American competition ia being
cherished in Austrian and German politi-
cal and economic circles but to many
Austio Hungarian politicians belonging 10
the non-Gcrman races the creation of an
Austi German customs union would be
the forerunner Of political union and
would be accordingly resisted TO the utmost
This circumstance might prove more
formidable obstacle TO the creation Of an
nrincinle
The sun., 1903-02-25

started by the classical Dances OF Miss
Duncan. an American.

Special Clhe Despatch 70 THn SUI.
BERLIN. fep. "a society here has dis
covered new fad initiated by the per-
Torrance Of Miss Duncan. an American,
who inter pre's classical music by dancing
barefooted Miss Duncan told an inter-
viewer that the gospel Of beauty she IL
thus preaching is being received by Berlin
society
She added that il IL a common occurrence
for Berlin women boasting Of pretty feet
10 appear at private entertainments wear
ing sandals She refused however. to name
any Of the devo,ees Of the cult
She declared that her wealthy patronesses
had decided 10 build Greek theatre to he
devoted 20 Miss Duncans branch OF the
terpschorean arr.
A fashionable chiropodist Of Charlotten-
burg says that in connection with an anna
teur performance Of classical plays at the
residence OF a well-known sculptor last
week his services were in greater demand
that those OF the hsirdresser
The sun., 1903-02-25
BOOMING THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.
Ex.<;o,. Francis Meets Prominent English
men-WiI Sec the KinG To-day.

Special Cabie Despatch 20 THE Sun.
LONDON. Feb "a -Ex-Gov. David r.
Francis Of Missouri. the Commissioner
General Of the st. Louis Exposition, has
settled down to business. He was en-
ployed to-day in holding conferences and
receiving visitors upon business connected
with the exposition, Al luncheon he
entertained Earl Grey, director Of the
British South Africa Company DR.. jane
son, and other South African magnates
who desire that Rho, ia shall be well rep
resented al the 81 Louis fair.
In the afternoon he received James
Dredge, C. NJ G.. a noted exposition au-
thority and the following European rep
resentatives to tho exposition; Signor
Zeggio Of Italy. Herr Burscher Of Ger
many and NJ Bowen Of Paris He also
saw John Barrett Of the commission and
Thomas ". Cridler, third assistant Sec
retary Of State. whose mission 10 Europe
ia to encourage the shipping Of exhibits
10 ST Louis
Mr. Francis will have an audience with
the King tomorrow. His Majesty has
expressed desire to learn at first hand
the details, scope and prospects Of the
exposition. After the audience Mr. Francis
will lunch with the Lord Mayor and al
dinner ne will meet the Lord Chancellor.
Mr. Barrett says that as n result OF con-
ference he fas had with Lord George
Hamilton, Secretary Of Slate for India.
a plan was devised by which India will make
a credtable exhibit. the Government CO.
operating with private exhibitors.
The Earl of Onslow. Under Secretary
% the Colonial ONCE, has given Mr.. Barrett
strong letters to tho Australian Agents
General. advising them TO consider the
subject Of the Exposition very carefully.
This s regarded as promising an adequate
repre- sentat ion from Australia, which was at
first doubtful. owing 10 the severe drought
in he country
The sun., 1903-02-25
CATHEDRAL LOOTED.
Burglars In 81. PetersburG Get Away With
Gold. silver and jewels.

Special Gable Despatch 10 TIE SrS.
ST PETERSBURG. Feb. A-Burglars have
entered St Isaac's Cathedral. and it Is
stated that gold and silver and jewels TO
the value Of 900 900 rubles were stolen.
The property taken includes a golden
crown studded with diamonds that was
placcd upon the heads Of brides during the
marriage ceremony. This is valued at
$4,000 rubes Part Of holy icon in which
were precious stones and two diamonds
is missing This is worth 10000 r,ibles
The sacriege has caused a greater sen
sation among the pious than the loss Of
the yaluahles
The sun., 1903-02-25
E. p. RS STEAMSHIPS.
Sir Alfred Jones says the Price Was
~ 500 600.

Speci Cahe Dsspa'eh 10 THE SrN.
LONDON. Feb. 24t-Sir Alfred l.. Jonee
senior partner in the firm of Elder, Demp-
ster 4 Co, in an interview to-day concern
Ing the sale Of the Beaver line TO the Cana =
dian Pacific Railway, stated that fourteen
vessels in all had been purchased by the
railway for its transatlantic service OF
these, four steamships are acquired from
the Beaver line. two from tho British African
Navigation Company line, seven from the
Elder-Dempstcr line and one from the
line.
Sir Alfred confirmed Yesterdays report
that the price paid by the Canadian Pacific
company was El. so 900
The sun., 1903-02-25
To ABOLISH CORONFRS.
The BilI StronEI, "a, ,ored h, Physicians
In Person and h, Letter.

ALBANY. Feb. Ex-senator Elsberg, who
introduced the bill substituting medical
examiners for the present Coroners in
New York city. presided at The meeting Of
the Senate Cities Committee to-day. when
a hearing was had upon the measure.
A deputation Of Coroners was present in
opposition A favorable report of the bill
was urged by representatives Of the State
Medical Society, DR. Eliot Harris, DIR.
Alexander Lambert, the president. and DR.
William T. Gibbs. the chairman Of the oom-
mittce on legislation for the New York
Medical Society.
Letters from prominent New FORK CIV
physicians were received in favor Of the
bill.
The sun., 1903-02-25
HOW SWANsTROM WOULD no 1T.
SUSPECTS an Arch at bridge Terminal 10
Prevent Trolley CONGESTION.

Borough President Swanstrom will pre-
srnt to Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal
to-day a plan for the relief Of tho trolley
congestion NJ the Manhattan terminal
His plan is an arch connecting the north
and south roadwavs. On the south road
way five cars are 10 start al tho same time.
each al a different rate Of speed When
IN. single track is reached the differently
graded speed Of the cars will cause each
to fall in line without trouble.
II is proposed that passengers will leave
tho cars az the beginning OF the arch All
pa ssene"r- will pass under the arch. thus
avoiding the tracks
The sun., 1903-02-25
ITALIAN DISLOYALTY.
Deputies Cry "viva la Repubilca" Dufing
legislative Row.

Special Cads Despatch 10 THS SUN
ROME, Feb. 2.--An incident IN the Cham-
ber OF Deputies. arising from a compara-
lively trifing cause, has caused sensation
here because II led to manifestations OF open
disloyalty to the throne by members OF the
Extreme Left
In the course Of a;debate. Signor Gattorno
an Extremist. taunted the members OF the.
Centre with being merely lacktys OF the
royal house.
Members Of the Centre ret orted IN
dignantly. abusing Signor Gattorno, W hose
fellow Extremists thereupon oined in
the row and tumult equalling the worst
Of the disturbances In the Austrian Reichs-
rath followed. For long time the op-
ponents hurled 70 and fro every kind OF
insulting epiihet.
Above the din there could he heard con-
stantly rising from the Extreme Left cries
OF viva la Republica. The President
ultimately suspended the session.
The sun., 1903-02-25
NEW USE FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS
| Little Pocket Lights Uscd at the Opera
10 Read the Score.

new use has been discovered for the
electric light Inc opera goer taaee along
one Of the little portable lamps Of the kind
that are run by o strong battery in the
handle and can be a. readily carried in the
pocket a. a fan.
Thus equipped the ardent devotee Of the
opera who wants 10 follow a score il no
longer a. loss when m" lights are turned
down and III" opera house * dark. He
simply gets out his pocket electric light
score easily.
The sun., 1903-02-25
POPH.s GOOD WISHES FOR SPAIN.
Tells Visitors he Hopes she VII Soon Ne.
turn to Her Former Greatness.

RoML, Feb. 2+.-The Pope to-day gave
an audience to the Duke Of Almodovar
formerly Spanish Minister Of Foreign Affairs
representing the King Of Spain, and mem
bers Of the Spanish Embassy. who came
to congratulate him upon his jubilee. The
Duke of Almodovar present ed a letter from
King Alfonso TO the Pope
The Pope. in replying, requested the Duke
to convey his gratitude TO the King and
nation for whom he had always entertained
an afrectionate regard. He blessed Spain
and said he hoped she would soon return to
her former greatness.
The sun., 1903-02-25
I)I ED.


ANDERSON N.-suddenly on Tuesday. Fen ~ ino,
a, his residence, No. II Wes, 3sth ST.. z
Ellcry Anderson. in the 5oth year OF his age
Funeral services Will he held at the Church o, Ia.
Transnruration. East :aih ST. on Friday, Feb
q, at 10 4. ",
BEACH a, Pc~kskll y. V. on Feb - In the 18Th
year OF her ace, Chloe Buckine ham. widow OF
Moses y. Beach
Notice OF funeral later.
BENDtG.-Annie A. beloved Nife OF r. OrY-ne,o on
Bendig. and daughter OF Thomas and MsrN
'. McCour. age 20 years 2 months ater q
long illness.
Funeral from her late home los 18th st. Rroos
lyn, on Wednesday, reh. ?S 1908 Inferno
Evergreen Cemetery, Connecticut and 81
John, y. u. papers please copy.
BiRDStNF On Feb. n 1900 IN the sisi wear
Of her age, Catharine NJ widow OF Lucion
Rlrdseye
Funeu services =, her late ?, sd ence sss Carlton
aN Brooklyn. on THURSDAY Feb 20. Gt2P.M
The sun., 1903-02-25
EGOZCIE NOT Guilty.
Ex.MaSOr OF san Juan Was Accused oi
Destroying Public Documents.

special Cao!s Despatch 10 THE Sun
SAN yuAA. Il. A.. heb ~. ne trial
OF ex-Mayor Egozcue. after lasting three
days in the Distric Court, ended to-
day in verdict Of not guilty. The de-
fendant was charged with destroying
public documents. His counsel declared
that the evidence was insufficient for con-
viction.
Rivera. the former city official, who was
mixed mp in the waterworks frauds. and
who turned States evidence. was the star
witnets for the prosecution The embez-
Element Of waterworks funds and the de-
struction Of receipts for moneys we're the
causes that led TO the removal Of Egozcue
from Office by Gov Hunt
The sun., 1903-02-25
MARRIED.

BATHMAN-fRgENA AN,--On Tuesday. FEB. -.
1908, At Trinity Congregational Church. Pas,
orange. y. j., by the Rev. T. W. BALDWIN.
D.D.. Mrs Edith Lewis Freeman and James
Ba;cman. Jr,
LAWSON -ADDOMS.-On Tuesday. Feb, ~, At
the residence OF the brides parents by the
Rev. n. Parker Morgan, Il. n. rector Church
OF the Heavenly Rest. Marion Louise. dauGh.
Yer OF Nj and Mrs. Mortimer Clark Addons
In I.con,das Morcau LAWSON. Jr.
MORRiS-BR BROOKS. On Tuesday, Feb ~ 1907
al the Church Of the Incarnation. by the Rev.
william ". Grosvenor, ID. D., Lillian. daughter
OF Henry s Brooks, ESQ.,. TO Arthur Gov
yepeur Morris