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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

A good rule for newspapers, as
ven as individuals, to follow Is
found in the following saying OF
William Penn: "Believe nothing
AGAINST another but on good au-
thority: nor report what may hur'
another. unless it be a greater
hurt to conceal it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

The cold winter blast has driven
the hoboes, buns ana grafters
Southwark Franklin has had
her share OF them the past week,
but they did not linger long as
our officers are on the alert and
these undesirable resorters were
made 10 move on
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

NJ, ]. A. Barrios has accepted
. nosition in the clothing estab-
ment of Mr.. J. Winsberg.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

The Street Fair has been in
Lafayette this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

A close margin makes a good
..;end. Rugs, Mattings and Car
~ atripping at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

We publish the Official proceed
80 of the town Council, which
,n st on Tuesday night, in this is
me.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

A plain statement helps to sell
Foods. LOUIS LEVY has the best
ptettiest and cheapest line OF
Ladies' and Gents Parasols and
Umbrellas ever offered to the pub
lie. Fine for a Christmas remem-
bfance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

There were many people from
the country visiting in town TINS
week. attending to business ana
doing their Christmas shopping.
From appearances al OF our mer-
chants did a good business.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Rev. w. w. Drake was appoint.
cd presiding elder Of this District
q the recent meeting OF the con
ference, held in Lake Charles. Mr.
Drake has many friends in Frank
lin and vicinity, who will welcome
him heartily on each OF his visits
through this section.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Sugar grinding is nearing an
nd With a good many planters
. few will grind yet from three to
four weeks.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

New Orleans now has a real
ice skating rink, a novelty that
fer originality in our Southern
cline. certainly goes the limit.
The rink is in a frame building
erected for the purpose and a field
If solid ice that measures ITO by
50 feet from four to six inches
thick, which takes up nearly all the
structure.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Universally approved, the line
Of Sweaters for Ladies and Chill
alen at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17
LODGE NOTICE.

w.O. W.-Live Oak Camp No: 81
-.e.s every second and fourth Mon
!" at 7:3O D. m. at Drummer Hall.
COY J. D. NORRIS, &. c.
ISAAC MAYER, Clerk.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Please the whole family by pur-
chasing your Window Shades at
LOUIS LEWIS, prices ranging at
%, IS. 40 and so cents,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Christmas gods are in full
blast at LOUIS LEWIS. Now Is
the time to call and select your
present.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

The many friends OF Rev. }. |.
Hof3pauer will learn with pleasure
that he has been retained in charge
n the Methodist Church here by
me Conference which met in Lake
Charles last week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17
Buster Brown Collars. A full
-upply ut LOUIS LEWIS.

Tn" rush .: business experienced
~ l. Popkin, the Main street
/ weler. mas not materially dirnln-
i-hcd his stock of choice holiday
goods. The most appropriate ar
ticles for holiday gifts in the line
Of diamonds, jewelry, cut glass
and solid silverware are to be
found at his place.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

/, White and colored blankets at
the lowest markets prices: Can
and examine LOUIS LEWIS 1uii
line.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Mr. Randolph Davis is now en-
-,aved at the St. Mary Bank.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

In evidence whereof. witness ny OF
ficiai signature and tht seal Of my SAID
office this End day of December, 1904.
WILBUR H. KRAMER.
Clerk of Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

tune of white satin. In the dis
lance rises the splendid hotel.
"Ponce de Leon" Florida's ia
nous winter resort. Glittering
fountains, amid a profusion of
gorgeous tropical flowers form a
stage picture that is Incompatible
The company will be seen at the
Auditorium Monday Night, Dec.
10th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

1.dies' Kid Gloves. All shades
- LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

The Christmas tree, which was
- have been given by the Metho-
dist Sunday School on FRIDAY
n;oht. Dec. %, will not be given.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Fancy Groceries, the largest and
finest stock in the Parish at
O'Nieils.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

The civil term Of the District
Court has been in session this
vsek and tried a number OF cases,
Several important decisions were
rendered.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Farley O'Brien, aged IS years,
native OF ST. Mary parish, died
suddenly Of heart failure last
Tuesday at the home Of his
brother Brou. He had been sick
for many years, and served his
country in the Confederate army.
Two sons survive him. The body
was laid to rest in the Berwick
cemetery.-Morgan City Review.
Mince Meat, Preserves, Jellies,
Jam at O'NiellS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Call and examine LOUIS LEVY
Ane line of Ladies' Dress Goods OF
al natterns and styles, and at the
lowest prices.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

On last Monday night, Dec. IL,
at regular meeting of the Wood
men, the following officers were
elected to serve for one year from
date of election: j. D. Morris, c..
c.; E. c. Kuhlman, A. L.; Jacob
Anderson. Banker; |. Mayer,
Clerk; John Clausen, Escort !;
Chris Markussen, Waterman {;
Fred Brenn, Secretary; o. j. By
erie, Manager; DR.. B w. Smith,
Camp Physician.
St. Mays Lodge No. "A, Knights
OF Pythias, at their regular meet
ing Oh Thursday night last, con-
icrred the mysteries of the second
and third degree on candidate,
and also elected the following Of
fcers to serve for the ensuing
year: Sam We'll, c. c.; D. NJ.
Campbell, V. c.; w. Prescott
Foster, Prelate; Kearney Pickett.
NJ. of W.; G. w. Abel, NJ. of F. !;
A. J. Drummer, NJ. OF CSC Lauve,
K. of r & S.; II. S. Pickett, Nj.
Of A (; 4. Bailey Chadwick. l. c.;
James Schmulen, o. G.; F. c.
Marsh, Representative; L. Laurit-
zen. Alternate; DR.. D. n. Foster.
Physician.
Raisins, Currants. Citron, Nuts,
Spices, Dried Figs and Dates at
IO'Niell's.
On last Sunday morning at a
regular meeting OF Cyrus R. A.
Chapter No. IL, F. & A. NJ, OF
this town, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year :
DR.. B. w. Smith. E. H. p; D. NJ.
Campbell, K; j. B. Bateman, s.;
F. c. Marsh, .. H.; R. w. Allen,
P. s.; NJ. T. Gordy, R. A. c.: E.
VIM. Dreioholz, NJ. of 3rd V !; S.
T. McCardell, NJ. of End v: w.
H. Latham, M. of 1st "; 81. T.
Baldwin, Sentinel; Louis Levy,
Treasurer; A. G. Allen, Secretary.
The installation of the officers
elect will take place on St. Johns
Day, Dec. q, and the occasion will
De celebrated in an appropriate
! manner.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

There is still time for pleasing
choice. Call at LOUIS LEVY S
Cents and Ladies Suit Cases, SIX
Parasols and Umbrellas, six
Handkerchiefs. A beautiful line
a. Fancy Crockery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

THE ST. MARY BANNER
WEEKLY
r.ANxL1N, ST. MARY PARISH, LA.
SATURDAY. DEC. II, 1904.
LODGE NOTICE.
NJ q. W.-Live Oak Camp No. 81
...s avery second and fourth Mon
,sov at 7::3O p. m. at Brunner' Hall.
o"' J. d. NORRIS, {. c.
ISAAC MAYER, Clerk.
The Street Fair has been in
LAFAYETTE this week.
Mr. Randolph Davis is now en-
ployed at the St. Mary Bank
ladies' Kid Gloves. All shades
st LOUIS LEWIS.
n, I. A. Barrios has accepted
sne;tion in the clothing estab-
,;shment of Mr.. j. Winsberg.
We nublish the Official proceed
...s of the town Council, which
net on Tuesday night, in THIS is
sue.
close margin makes good
.,;end. Rugs. Mattings and Car
. yet stripping at LOUIS LEvS's.
Sugar grinding is nearing an
.nd With a good many planters;
: few will grind yet from three to
four weeks.
The Christmas tree, which was
70 have been given by the Metho-
AIT Sunday School on Friday
NIGHT. Dec. %, will not De given.
The civil term Of the District
Court has been in session this
veek and tried a number OF cases.
Several important decisions were
wondered.
Gall and examine LOUIS LEWIS
Ane line of Ladies' Dress Goods OF
al patterns and styles, and at the
lowest prices.
u Messrs, M. w. Deckelmann 4
10 are making special offerings
4 furniture, mattings, rugs ana
house furnishing goods for the
holidays. Call and examine their
bargains.
We are glad to note that Dr.
Abbey. of Centreville, who has
been quite sick the past TWO
weeks at the home OF MT. W.
PRESCOTT Foster, is much better
and will be able to return 20 MS
home in a few days.
There is still time for pleasing
choice. Call at LOUIS LEVY
Gents and Ladies Suit Cases, SIX
parasols and Umbrellas, SILK
Handkerchiefs. A beautiful line
Of Fancy Crockery.
The many friends OF Rev. }. |.
HofFpauer will learn with pleasure
That he has been retained in charge
81 the Methodist Church here by
the Conference which met in Lake
Charles last week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Messrs. NJ. w. Deckelmann <
10 are making special Offering,
n furniture, mattings. rugs and
house furnishing goods for the
holidays. Call and examine their
bargains.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

We are glad to note that Or.
Abbey, OF Centreville, who mas
been quite sick the past TWO W.
veeks at the home OF Mr.. W.
Prescott Foster, is much better
and will be able to return to MS
home in q few days.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-17

Cramberries, Fruits, Nuts, and
Vegetables, Sweet Pickles, Sour
Pickles, Plain Pickles, Mixed
Pickles ana Olives at O'Ni li's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
GEMS STOLEN, $4,000.
Found Later-Mrs. Halsey COrIcln
Had Prem0nition of Loss.

\ premonitiCn that something wrong in
her apartments in the Hotel lie Marquise, No. l.
East rty-iirst-st-, while she was attending
concert in Madison Square Garden with her
husband last evening led 10 the discovery by
Mrs Ha!sey Coryrin Of the theft of diamonds
and 3swelry Of hers worth S5ooe0 An hour
later all the missing property was recovered in
a suit case in the furnished room AT No. 1IO
East Thirtieth-st. occupied by William J. Dards.
night clerk IT the hotel. and George CHECKER.
head heuboy there. Both We're locked up in the
Thirt:eth-st. staten
The vaIuahies stolen included diamonds pearls
and rubies set in rings. brooches and neckpieces.
watches. valuable clothing and valuaole shawl
said to he Of Erea- antiquity.
HaIscv Corwin is the son of the former Brook
Iyu official OF that name. Mrs Corwin's father
was well known racing man. They have
home in Pa-lac Place Brooklyn but have been
living ior several months at the Hotel lie
Marqu-ue.
i dozen Other. guests at the hotel have been
losing vaiua bles for the last ten days. The
losses began a few days after Checker got en-
ployrent AZ the hotel two weeks ago, Dards OBJ
tanned his place Il week after Checker. Com
plants began to pour in on the manager from
many guests.
The Thirtieth-st station detailed Detectives
Mcguire and CalIie-au 10 the case. They Went
10 the hotel and registered guests. and soon
cane 10 the conclusion that the jobs must have
Deen inside" ones, Thcre were thefts in the
daytime yesterday. Mr. and NJ. Corwin. who
had not suffered before. left the hotel early in
The evening for the concert. In bureau In her
room, Mrs. Corwiu left the greater part OF he-
yeWelry.
Mrs Corwin. II the concert, spoke to Ter hus-
band about her premonition. He laughed at her
fears. bCt finally she went home while he stayed
at the Garden. Mrs. Corw!n arrived the
hotel, and, gCins quickly her apartments. dis
covered her loss. After telling the hotel de-
tectives about il she became hysterical
Mcguire and Galligan quickly found Checker
He told that lie was under arrest. Before
he learned the charge or anything had been
said to him about the robbery he stamnered
nervorsly. according to the detectives. Why. l
didn't steal anything The detectives did not
argue the matter then. but went to the room at
No. $50 East Thirtieth-st. and found the ar
ticles. Dards would not talk about the alleged
thefts. although he seemed surprised when ar
rested. Checker, according to the detectives. de-
clared that Dards the head of their robbing
enterprise They intended to leave the city in a
few days. he said.
In the plunder recovered by the detectives was
every article enumerated the list given them
by Mrs. COrwia. Among the other guests who
have lost valuGbles at the hotel i'm the last ten
days are DIR. Guy Lombard Mrs. II. f. FELTON,
Mrs 4. Graham. Miss Jane Mather ard r.
Beers.
The detectives say that they believe Dards
as night room clerk, obtained impressions of the
keys of the rooms and had duplicates made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
TO RUN TRAINS IN PARK
Rndge Terminal to EGtend Acr0Ss
Park RO1C.

Plans FOR temporary extension TO the Brooklyn
r2ridee terminal to run across Park Row to within
forty feet OF the City Hal. In CITY Hall Park 1t
,s said have been completed by the engineers of
the Bridge Department. and the beginning Of the
work awaits only the letting Of the contracts.
IL is said that the structure Will cost 100000. II
&c 70 be the Administrations solution of tho bridge
crush problem, pending the completion of the pro-
posed 5000 go terminal
The structure. according TO the report will be
continuation OF the present shed. TO be sup
,orted by steel columns the west side of Park
poyy Bridge Commissioner Best quoted yes
terday afternoon saying that the makeshift ter
,otpol would solve the bridge problem by afford
ing a greater number Of stairways, and double tho
present platform space. Elevated trains bound for
d,0erent narts of Brooklyn would be assigned 10
scparate platforms, but there would be change
IN the presen: arrangement of the trolley tracks.
On the completion of the permanent terminal the
temporary structure would be demolished 1t
expected that cars would be running 20 City Hail
Park within six months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
HEAVY FIRING REPORTED.
Belief at Chc-Foo That Naral
Battle Took Place off Port.

Che-Foo. June THE belief is held here that
Il naval battle took place last night In the
Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li. Although passengers on
steamers passing the Lao-Teai-Shan prOuOn-
tory at the time did not hear any firing.
ports come from Teng-Chow of heavy firing
heard there from II o'clock last night until 2
O'Clock this morning Vessels from the AIiaC-
Tao Islands confirm this report, and so do the
residents on the hills near this town. who saw
flashes out at sea in the night.
The fact that the Russians were endeavoring
on June to clear the roadstead of Port Ar
thur of mines indicates intention on their
part 20 give battle outside the harbor at the
irst favorable opportunity
Japanese correspondent returning from
Talien- Wan says there is a persistent rur1cr
there that the japanese battleship Yashima
struck a mine of that port recently and was
sunk chinese arrivals from TaIen-van axe
unable 70 confirm the story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
PORT ARTHUR ISOLATED.
ONLY SOUNDS OF BATTLE.
Nothing 10 Confirm Rumors of an
4ttack or SOrtie.

The japanese have so closely invested Port
Arthur that no news is likely TO escape ex-
cept through official channels at Toxic until
the fortress Is reduced or is relieved RumOrs
of naval battle reached Che-Foo, but these
and similar reports were based on the sounds
OF guns.
Officials at the Russian capital. although
refusing information regarding the reported
movement of troops toward the Liao-Tung
Peninsula, said that the main army remained
at Liao-Yang, and that the Emperor had not
ordered an advance.
There was a report in St. Petersburg that
Turkey had agreed 20 the passage of the
Black Sea feet through the Dardanelles.
Russia. it was said at the Foreign Office in
London, had not vet asked Great Britain to
permit the varships' passage, and such re
quest would probably be refused
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
PUTTING IT UP TO UNION.
EVIDENCE IN ARCHIVES.
Marked Photographs of Murdered
Men Found.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE 4RIBUsE.l

Denver June 7.-while the Victor miners
union has denounced the dynamite outrage of
yssterday and the convention of the Western
Federation Of Miners. in session here. has ex-
pressed Indignation over II. and talks OF offer
ing a reward for the perpetrators. damaging
evidence Of the guilt of union men is being
gathered by the Mine Owners. Association and
the authorities at Victor. All the books and
records OF the union were searched when the
hall was raided yesterday. and among the
archives was a quantity OF photographs Of non
union men who have been employed in the
mines Of the district since the strike began last
fall Some Of these photographs are peculiarly
marked, and these are OF the men who were
dynaurited yesterday. many who were shot or
beaten at various times and large number
who have disappeared.
The secretary OF the union says that he knows
nothing OF the meaning of these marks, and that
he cannot tell where the photographs were gath
cred. The mine owners, the Citizens Alliance
and the officers have already begun an investi-
cation. with view to learning If the men who
have disappeared are IN other camps or If theI-
bodies not hidden in of the thousands
OF abandoned mine workings throughout the
district The State win co-operat. in this work,
and the feeling among the people is such that
win be dangerous for any officer to neglect
the work until it Is accomplished.
Martial law has been declared in Teller Coun-
y and troops will go there in sufficient force to
enforce peace while the work OF running down
and furnishing the Molly Maguires is being per-
formed
General Bell will have ample power to carry
out the policy Of the Governor and the wishes of
the people. Acting President Williams and Sec
retary Haywood of the Western Federation OF
Miners. now in session here. declare that the
Citizens Alliance OF Victor instigated and car.
fed out yesterdays dynamite plot. They
promise TO prove this and run down the guilty
men They also talk OF offering a reward for
the oynamters
how at work in the district union men vino
nave deceived the mine owners, and these men,
whose names were gathered from the unions
JOCKS seized at Victor will not only lose thei-
employment. but VIII be deported from the dis
ttict IL the mine owners and Citizens Alliance
@Ne lheir way II will require vigorous action
~ 'he authorities TO prevent bloody clashes not
Sny tonight and tomorrow, but in the more
o,ssht eaht future as the foul plots for murder and
r s.er outrages are uDearthed and their partici-
ss gtt Drought TO light by the searching investi-
sSlon now under way.
Lieutenant Governor Haggett is moving
+,!SAiy, being keenly alive to the extreme gray
~ In oi The situation. Governor Peabody who
az "a arrive from ST. Louis tomorrow, will con-
'ihue The good work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
BIG FICTORY IN OREGON
Republicans Sgceep Al Before
Them IN That State.

Portland. Ore, June THAT the Republican
party in this State won an overwhelming VIC
tory yesterday is being made more apparent as
the count comes in. Returns from isolated conn
ties are being received slowly Representa+tva
Binger Hermann has been reelected in the Is,
Congress District with a ma jority of a bout O0n
While j. N Williamson. the Republican nor,f'
nee in the lid District. rolled UP a ma ioritv %
what. i'iS-
The next legislature viii be Republican bv
large majority, and Republicans were electaS 70
most OF the county offices Local option ~
probably been carried by good majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
ffEE TALK OF LYNCHING.
10ery Nan IN Cripple Creek a
Walking arsenal.

ripple Creek. Col June Apart from few
"shts In connection vim the rounding ap
airesting OF union miners no outbreak has
1i'ea IN this district to-day. Two local militia
pahles and small army Of armed deputies
- Sherih Edward Bell are in fun control
: ne camp. Though th.re has been no turbu-
-. 'o-oay. there is an undercurreat of feeling
- 0H Dodes Ill. Armed squads are searching
several men. Lynching is freely talked of.
r. Utmost every is a walking arsenal
d. union stores are in charge Of deputy shcr-
ana wholesale arrests OF union miners are
made. Mounted armed men have been
a.. va quick march 20 the extreme northern
ou'hern ends Of the district TO guard all
- ot escape Of the union miners who are
xt'1s arrested. All mines except the Portland.
employs union men, still closed. and
(0ltilund IN se-.a1I ..asza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-08
W1FANG-k4O ABANDONED
Jeponese Retire after Blo5cing Up
Rail,ca5-The Fight on jane 3.

Liao-Ydng June The Japanese have drawn
in their advance guards from Wafang-Ka1.
They blew up part of the railway and the tele-
graph station the night OF June 3. The
damage soon repaired
Sansonoft's Cossacks are harasSiEs the Jap
anesa toward Port Arthur. Cossacks searching
the hills occasionally catch detached parties
unawares. In the clothing of q Japanese officer
of the 18th Regiment who was killed. important
documents were found showing that the Japan
csc had lest heavily in the fighting on May So
Many of the Japanese killed wear tat:cred Chi
nese clothes, such spies use.
Samsonoff's fight with the Japanese on June g
in the Valley of Putsantun took place in an i'm
mense amphitheatre IN the hills. Samsoncfr
threw forward skirmishers to feel out the Jan
anese positions. The Cossacks and dragons
crept forward. examining the steep hilIsides.
deep ravines and dry water courses likely to
cover Japanese ambuscades
Fire on the crest of the hills at last located
the Japanese. and the assailants swarmed up al
most inaccessible cliffs without stopping To
Sleeping cars through from New-York to Saranao
Lake Lake Placid and Clayton every night, via
NNVy