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The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
|W. ST. JOHN DEAD
Eken by Heart Disease at ClarksyiIle Erk at State horticultural Conven. tion at I0:3O Today.

This morning about II o'clock
 R. St. John received a tele-
 bne message from Clarksville
 f his father, A. w. St. Jvhn,
 eran editor of the Star, had
 d at that place this morning at
 sO. He was also advised that
 remains would arrive at Mena
 \ evening at 9:30 accompanied
 Ex-Senator John F. Logan. X to the cause of death and the
 details we were unable to
 rp, but it is the opinion that
 th was caused by heart failure, #deceased was subject to these
 lacks but not at all frequent,
 El not very violent.
 The news was great shock to T family here and to everyone 1.-the city who heard 1t. V. w. | John, living in Kansas City,
 and Mrs. A. B. Ellison of St. Suis, daughter, and G. E. St. 1hn, brother, of Carthage, were 6ti6ed by telegram.
 Deceased was attending the &te meeting of the Horticultural eciety, which was in session at farksville, today being it's second 6y. MT. St. John was to have hd paper before the meeting Hay and had spent much care Id study in preparing same be- Ire leaving here, and 1t is sup bsed that his desire to render fcient service to his brother Drticulturalists brought great Fain upon his nerves and the tack must have occurred in the Ell, the convention having as- Embled before 10 o'clock.
 Deceased was most favorably pd widely known over this couu- and was just becoming identi- ed throughout the state, having |ken considerable interest in |atters of vital importance to the 5 ericulturalists and horticultural- It's, endeavoring to do what he ,uld to improve the conditions lrrounding the grower and to in- dentallv help the "Man With ,e Hoe"
 MT. St. John came to Mena in s very earliest days and estab- shed the Mena Star, which was the start published weekly, ter the same was increased to a ally and he has struggled for ie advancement of Mena's i'll rest, first, last and all the tune, very issue up to the present day. he paper has grown and all 1t IS ,day is to be accredited to him 5 a public man, one laboring for ie good of the masses anon z hom he lived.
 He has held many honorable ositions, having been president the Mena Park Fair assocla- on for a number of years, and as recently elected president of ie Mena Commercial Club. generally when there was a de- land.fo a man for position to the public's good, Ir. St. John was called upon to II same; and he always respond q with a vim and a will to push UT town to the front. He will a missed by everyone identified Iith the welfare of Mena and ok county.
 At the time of his death he was forking for the interests of Mena nd Polk county, iu attending the horticultural convention, so as to am information to publish mong his people, advancing the
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
ftas Stood the rest as Years.

The old. original Groves Tasieless Chill Tonic You know shat you are taking. It s i,on and qnimne in ta teles form No ure no pay 5Oe.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
commanding the uniteu 1...-
 ron lafaIy In Janaican watar9

commanding the unfteu D,s..- ron lately in Jamaican waters.
 "Sir Edward Grey desires me to say that. while he is so far dependent on the press only for information with regard to this incident. he deeply re- grets, if the published text proves correct, that a British official shoulr have addressed such a letter to the gallant admiral who had rendered val uable assistance to British subjects at time of great suffering and dis tress and that he is certain that his feeling of regret is shared by every one in Great Britain
 'I have the honor to be. with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient humble servant
 "ESME HOWARD"
 Although aNdispatch from Kingston Monday night stated that the supply ship Celtic had sailed from there Monday afternoon, the navy depart ment Tuesday was without any ad- vices as to her movements. If she has not already Jeff there the depart ment will make every effort to get into communication with her and or der her back to Guantanamo.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
GOV. LITTLE
 NOT DEAD

A report gained wide circula ton this morning that Governor Little had died. In order to as- certain whether or not same was true. Manager Davis of the Kizer Telephone office, called up Texar- kaua who in turn called up Lit tie Rock, and learned that he was not dead, but was seriously ill.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-01-24
Later.

Little Rock, Jan. g, 1907,
 1:l9 p. m. Mena Starr Governor Little better this morning. May be taken to Greenwood for rest.
 Gazette.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Says Louisiana win Blossom as the Rose.

Congressman e. f. Aeheson OF
Pennsy Ivania, who was member OF
the congressional party that recently
visited this state for the purpose OF
inspecting some of its harbors, water
ways and public works, has given an
interview to the W ashington Pa.
Observer wherein he expresses himself
| as follows:
Louisiana has a matehless system
of waterways. Its navigable rivers
and bayous have a length of over
5000 miles and reach all save three of
its So parishes, which correspond to
our counties. By the cutting of canals,
which can be done at small cost on
account of the alluvial soil, a vast
net work of interlacing. waterways can
be created. The rivers and bayous
are quite deep, so to 100 feet in depth
being common. The soil is of wonder
full fertility. The whole state is allu-
vial, and is made of the richest por-
lions OF the twenty seven states washed
by the Mississippi and its branches.
All the low land will eventually be re-
claimed and made to blossom as the
rose. The state could sustain 8 popu-
lation equal to that of Holland, which
has over 500 people to the square mile.
western Pennsylvania should have
deep interest in Louisiana, for its
development will open q wide field for
our coal, iron, steel, pottery, glass
and other products. With nine-foot
stage in the Ohio river these products
can be conveyed to Louisiana at one
eighth of the present freight ch srge by
rail. On the other hand, Louisiana's
sugar, molasses, rice, salt and lumber
can be brought up the river at less
than one-third the cost OF shipment by
RAIL-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
LouisIana,s Greatest Need,

Not every man, perhaps, has agreed
Ia MS own mind that the greatest need
81 Louisiana today is good roads, but
wnure the most deliberate thought has
boon given the subject, the concensus
OF opinion has rendered the verdict OF
Good Roads, The following re-
MARKS by the editor OF the Shreveport
journal, who has been long and ar
dent advocate OF the good roads move
ment and who was largely instrumental
in STARTING the work in Caddo parish,
as0 60 the point and have the hearty
endorsement of this paper. The Jour-
nal says:
. The good roads campaign is sweep.
1nh the state. Starting in at Shreve-
porn and the adjacent parishes, it has
electrified the state, and the sleepy and
puuderous New Orleans newspapers
are waking up and aiding in the cam
palgn. Every newspaper in Louisi-
ana. every public speaker, every or
dnlzation ought to make a fight for.
govd roads and batGle for them until
every road In the state is modern,
nrst-class thoroughfare.
No man should be elected to any
ONCE in Louisiana unless he is posi-.
tive and earnest advocate OF good
roads. Those now in Office who are
NOT for good roads and modern pro-
gress should be retired among the
has beens. Arcadia Argus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
The Next Legislature.

Is the next legislature to be of the
p opie and for the people?
- IS singular how men, we mean the
people, will engage in acrimonious po-
iru1Cai contests where the choice of men
anu not principles Is the issue.
ts there nothing else which may ap-
peal to the people besides men, candi-
uuves of the same party?
~ Louisiana to be forever dominated
by the same men and their allies, who
l. 20 fattened on the emoluments Of the
oinces they have held and A. opose to
nU4a until the partnership IS severed
by death?
Will the day ever come in LOUISE
a. d, as it came recently in Georgia,
when the system shall be shaken from
ito found alton; when men, men with
new ideas, men responding to the in
forests and the general welfare OF the
people, instead of the system, shall be
u inc people and for the people?-
Shreveport Caucasian.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
A New Rand.

Dt,,,,a.,;..t.,
10y , 1919 : now apie . ooass 9,
{ -" = 90. D@uu. - . oohnpoSea %
lgm n1Ae - nineseen
e"is - 90 anu was uls anizeo On
n ~ - WIN nenioeishlp % twenty
-. Aaam yo'ninique' 2 Ans musl.
s ..aa a.o 'aea' .sono ulfeesor anu
49, 49,, GU = - sag - say sha'
su0 - e enl1's,lon "li1 SUN pe aus 70
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
CONTEMPORARY COMMENT.
Continued from FIRST Page.

lector to get $50, 900 behind in his set
u s with the state without hint OF
warning coming TO the ears of the state
iCor or the state treasurer?
?. Is it within the discretion of state
u Gals, however high in place or
p,lwer, to "settle without publicity .
layed payments from trustees of the
pu.llc funds. and to continue in of
st<" collectors whose laches are clear
slgnposts toward future embezzlement
anu disgrace?
The laws OF the state or the discre-
s s.oa of some public officers need mend
ing Baton Rouge State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Is the Moon Inhabited ?

Science has proven that the moon has an at
mosphere, which makes life in some form pos
sible on that satellite; but not for human be-
ings, who have hard enough time on this
earth Of ours especially those who don't know
that Electric Bitters cure headache, bilious.
pepsia, dizziness. torpid liver, kidney CON-
plants general debility and female wea knesses.
Unequalled as a general tonic and appetizer
for weak persons and especially for the aged.
lt induces sound sleep. Fully guaranteed by
j. ). Leehe, druggist. Price only 50 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTION. )
Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana
DoNALDsoNyILLE, La, April 4, 1907.
IN ACCORDANCE with law. due notice is
4 hereby given that an election viii be held
in the town of Donaldsonville, La, on
SATURDAY, MAY A, 1907,
between the hours of 6 a. m. and D. M, for the
purpose of eiecting the following officers, viz :
One mayor, six aldermen, one collector, one
treasurer, one secretary and one chief of police
The following commissioners and clerks are
hereby appointed TO serve at said election:
First wards. A. Poche, David Israel, Sr..
Alcee Rodriguez, commissioners F.; 7. A. Leblanc,
clerk.
Second ward-Alfred Landry, F. j.. Eikel.
John Schaff, commits sioners Ed. Leche, clerE.
Third ward-J. F. 0ubre, Prosper Camel,
Il. Buquoi, commissioners; j. E. Fernandez,
clerk.
J.B. QUIMBY,
L. A. LANDRY, JR,
Board of Supervisors of Election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Lee Lodge No. 8, Ancient Or
der of United Morknan-

EETS second and fourth Tuesdays of each
i'll month at D. M, in Masonic TamTnIa. Rail.
road avenue. Largest beneficiary fraternaI or
ser IN the world. Life insurance OF $1,000 at
lowest possible cost. Entire expense of initia.
ton, intending proposition fee, medical exam
Ination and beneficiary certificate, only S.
Fast master workman, E. D. Melancon; Mas
Ter w9fkman, A. g. Whidden; Foreman, Chas
heceivers w. ]. Leblanc; Recorder, John F.
TerEio i Einancier. 3. Langbecker; Medical OK.
Sm1ners. Drs. u. K. Sims and P. T. Thibodaux.
PostoMce address, Bog 159, DonaIdsonYilIe La.
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Kenneth Lodge, No. Al,
Knights of PYthias.

GONVENES in Masonic Temple the second
~ and fourth Thursday evenings of each
snonth at o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially
gelcome6 Sick benefits, funeral tax and all the
!ratsrnal features. Members have option of
Joining endowment or insurance rank. Chan.
cslior Commander. e. LanRbecker; Vice Cham
cetior Commander, Jules Leumas; Master of
WORK, DR.. u. q. Brumfeld; Prelate, Fred Lam
dry; ksepsr OF Records and Seal, j. e. Blum /;
Master OF Finance VIM. Pforzheimer: Master
OF ExcheQuer, Jacob Blum.
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Jury Venire.
State of Louisiana-Twenty seventh Judicial
District Parish of Ascension.

TN ACCORDANCE with Act No. 1ss of the
Il general assembly of the state of Louisiana,
approved July ID. 1898, and amended by Act No.
So of the acts of the general assembly of Louis
lana, approved June 90, A. D., 1904. the jury
commissioners in and for the parish of Ascen-
sion La, met at the Office of the clerk of court
Of said parish and state on Friday, April 5,
1907, and then and there proceeded to draw
grand and petit juries to serve according to law
at the session of court beginning April %, 1907,
in the following manner, viz:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Lodge and Association
Directory.
0onaldsonviIle Lodge No. 2e3e
Knights of Honor.

nj EETs arst and third Tuesdays of each
mouth At 5 2. M, in Masonic Temple,
keairoad avenue. Life insurance OF $1,000 at
setgal cost. Lodge dues only 81 per Quarter.
Pc. Paul 2. Thibodaux, sitting past dictator;
gchn ID. Schaff. dictator: James Fortier vice
dicsasoEi Z. l. Trepagnier. assistant dictator:
DTs. I. Fl. Hanson and P. T. Thibodaux medi.
cal examiners; jacob Blum, treasurer; J. E.
blum, financial reporter; Fred Landry, re-
porter. Address, DonaIdscnvilIe La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

The federal grand jury at Mobile,
Ala, returned indictments against
twenty four persons, including several
OF tne wealthiest and most prominent
business men OF the city of New Or
leans, In connection with the lottery
that body. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Homestead Notice.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INrERrcR,
LAND OFFICE,

DEPARIMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans La, Feb %. 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before James
s. Barman, clerk of court at Donaldsonviile,
La. on April Is, 1907, viz: JosEpH TEMPLET
who has made homestead entry No. 2lB71, for
the Q u of S 9 II of sec Is, tp9 r3e, o d o of
river. He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz: John NargassaEs, Armand
Maurin, Edward Bourgeois, Geo Williams, all
: = 1A4l WALTER L. COHEN. Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

A bill restricting the employment of
raedieal experts and prohibiting hypo-
thetical questions in criminal trials
vas introduced in the New York
legislature.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Proclamation Of Election.
Mayors OFFICE,

MAyoR's OFFICE, j
Donaldsonville, La, March ri. 1907, (
RY VIRTUE of the authority vested in me
ID by Act No. 139 of the sessions of the genera!
assembly of the state of Louisiana of 1900, I do
lie notice to the voters of the town of Donald
sonville, state of Louisiana, that an election
will be held on
SATURDAY. MAY 4, 1907,
for the election of one mayor, one chief of DO
lice, one town clerk, who shall be ex-officio as
SCISSOR, one tax collector apd one treasurer, fall
to be chosen by general ticketl and six al
dermen, two to be chosen from among
the residents of each ward The poIls
will be open from O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock q.
M. and will be located at the following places
First ward Courthouse.
Second ward-Market.
Third ward-Jos. Babin's residence.
GHAS. MAURIN,
Mayor, Town of Donaldsonvilie
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

Official records show that 1880 per.
sons have been executed in Russia by
court-martial decree since last August.
and that 1852 members of the czar,s
court have been assaasinatad-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

Testimony to the effect that Chicago
policemen contributed to the Demo-
cratic campaign fund in the recent
municipal election was introduced be-
fore the Chicago civil service com.
YlfsaFan
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
CHARTER
or THE
Mics Timber Company.

United States of America State of Louisiana-
City of New Orleans.
RHIT KNOWN, that on this twenty-first day
Ii of the month of February, in the year one
Thousand nine hundred and seven; before me.
Felix j. Dreyfous, notary public, duly com.
missioned and sworn In for the parish of Or
leans and city of New Orleans. therein residing
personally appeared the several persons whose
names are hereunbo subscribed, who declared
that, availing themselves OF the laws of this
state relative to the organization of CORPORA
tlons, they have contracted and agreed, and do.
By these presents, contract and agree, and hind
and obligate themselves, as well as such other
persons rs may hereafter become associafed
with them or their successors, to form and con-
stftnte corporation, for the objects and pnr
poses and under the agreements and stipuIa.
tions which follow -.
ARTICLE ONE.
The name and style of this corporation shall
be tha u LIES TIMBER COMPANY, r and ~
that name Il shall exist and anjoy Succession
for the period Of ninetv-nine years from tbs
date 81 this aets The said company shall have
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Immigrants

4 plantations ETC., TO number of European
peasant families to be brought to Louisiana
By the state department of immigration within
the next few months, are requested to COM
distributing agent, 339 Cafondelet street, New
Orleans, La. CHARLES SCHUYLER
Commissioner of Agriculture and immigration,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

The United States government is
said to be preparing to press its suit
Tor the dissolution of the Standard
Oil Company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
EseylI's island Torture

is no worse than the terrible case az niles that
4lEslcted me 10 for years. Then was advised 10
sppiy bucklen Arnica Salys, and less than 4
- permanently cured mo, writes {. s. Napier,
% Augles, ky. Heals all wounds, burns and
cores Ike magic. Sold for Csc. by j. j. Leche.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
Notice to Mortgage Creditors.
OFFICE OF STATE TAX COLLECTOR. !
Parish of Ascension,

Parish of Ascension,
Donaldsonville, La, April 10, 1907.
TN CONFORMITY with section SO, Act IS of
i 1888, notice is hereby given to all parties hold
ing mortgages upon real estate located in the
parish of Ascension on which taxes for the year
1906 have not been paid, that will begin the
sale of the same at the courthouse door on
Saturday, May Is, 1907. at II o'clock a. M, and
that anumbero Of pieces of property SO delinquent
are now being advertised in this newspaper in
Conformity with law, preparatory to such sale.
The attention of mortgage creditors is es-
pecially called to these advertisements of tax
sales, and they are warned to take such steps
prior to the sale as may be necessary to protect
their rights. S. II. ST. MARTIN.
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector Parish OF
Ascension
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= Lneky postr,,istrs

i MIS-. Alexander. of Cary. Me, who has fonnd
1T. Aangs New Life Pills To Be the bsst remedy
sns sy q tEisd Tor keeping the stomach, liver
ana Dowets "a perfect order. YouIl agree with
ae1 son tEg thess painless puriaars shaf M
L1se sew hfe. Guaranteed By .. ., Tecss.
dra - Praee 8 cents. go
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

Walter Wellman sailed from New
York for Paris to prepare for his po-
lar expedition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

The Tennessee house OF representa-
tives passed bill appropriating
100000 for the Improvement OF
country roads.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

Sixteen American battleships will
participate in the naval review at
Hampton Roads, Va, on April 20.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

The Wisconsin Central Railroad
wac convicted of rebating in the fed
eral court at Minneapolis, MINI.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
The case Of the MetropoIitan BanL

2 = os.ss< u e1IN AoutUgUaI0tlu IoaTlk
rs. the nes- Democrat Publishing
Company was decided Monday in IA
the defendants, and a judgment
OF eos. 100 was given, representing the
prlue of certain lots which the bank
purchased from the newspaper and
tnsn sought TO refuse on the ground of
alleged defective title.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

All grades OF refined sugar were ad.
vanced ten cents per hundred pounds.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

James 3. Eckels, former comptroller
OF the United States treasury, died
suddenly at his home in Chicago,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

A complete line of Peerless Patterns
has just been received q. Lemann S.
Prices, 5, 10 and Is cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20

Transient, official or legal advertisements, 81
per inch first insertion; each subsequent inser-
tion, 50 cents per inch.
Reading notices, first Insertion Is cents per
line; subsequently,, 10 cents per line.
Brief communications upon subjects of public
interest solicited.
No attention paid to anonymous letters.
The editor is not responsible for the views of
correspondents.
Address: The Chief DonaldsonviIIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
PETIT JURORS

I. james s. Barman, clerk of the twenty-sey-
enth judicial district court, in and for the par.
ish OF Ascension, state of Louisiana, do hereby
certify the above Co be true and correct coDy
of the original on file in my Office.
EL.s. j. s. BARMAN,
April 5, 1907. Clerk of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-04-20
A. DANzIGER,
e. a. BECK.
Witnesses.

I. FELIX ]. DREYFoUs, a notary public for
the parish of Orleans and state of Louisiana.
60 hereby certify the above and foregoing 10
be q true and correct copy from the originaI
s acs % incorporation OF the MILES TIMBER
IOMFAn IS, On lie and of record In my no
IN faith whereof, | have herennto set my hand
ana oinclai seal this 25rd day of February 1901.
Ed. DREYFOBS.
Orleans. La. -
state ct Louisiana. Parish Of Ascension-I do
duly recorded IN book OF Miscellsneous rs. &.
folio $50. s &. 3
10 fatth whereof, witness my hand and seal
cf Office. at DOna Idsonril sIia eIIs Az 81
e arehs Ivy j. Ed. FERNANDEZ
Deputy Clerk ard Recorder.
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W mem calling for these letters saw advertised
II not CALLED for In two weeks they will Be sent
DO the Dead Letter Office at WaghinRton. n, Il!
JOHN r. TERRIO. Postmaster.
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LIST ORLErrERs

Remaining in the Postoffice at Donaldaonvilla
La, Saturday, April 20, 1907,
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ARTICLE SIX.

The officers of the company shall be a pres;.
treasurer, and the Office of secretary. ard treas.
uTer may be filed by one and the same person.
who need not be shareholder or director
holders and directors and shall be elected At
the first meeting of the first board of directors
and annually thereafter, but all other officers
shall serve only during the pleasure Of the