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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11
BARGAINS IN PRINTING
CHINERY

owing to the Abandonment of the
Job Printing business and the pur-
'hase Of a large perfectihg newspa-
per press, we offer for sale the fol.
lowing machinery at attractive
prices If interested write for par
ticuGrs:
One Babcock Optimus cylinder
press, in good condition, suitable for
mall daily or weekly, or fer book
and JOB work.
one Dexter folder.
Two Chandler and price Jobberg
SKIP, with steam fixtures.
one Chandler and Price Jobber
IVHl3, with steam fixtures.
one Chandler and Price Jobler
IiX2o, with steam fixtures ami ,.1g
fountain.
one Mercantile Addressing NJ.
chine good as new. Splen1iI fer
weekly paper or commercial plre,s-
One Is inch 10th Gentry WHO
stitoher.
one 3-horse power Water M,,or
first class condition.
one 2O-iuch foot power Perfora-
tor.
Two Letter Copying Presses
Address EVENING LEADER.
BlucGeld, w. va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

We are now ready to show
you our new and up to-
date line of clothing, ready
made and ma e to order,
shoes and slippers of the ia
nous Julia Marlove and
other well known bra nds. IF
you have trouble with your
feet, wear our shoes and be
relieved and save Is to 20
per cent on all purchases.
j. L HORTON,
20 Bland Street
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11
NOTICE FOR PISTOL LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will apply 10 the cir
cult court of Mercer county on the
lith day of June, 1909, for license
to carry a pistol in accordance with
section Z, chapter 14S, of the code
of West Virginia. as amended and
rc-enacted by the Legislature in
1909:
GEO. r. NEWKIRK,
Chief of Police Of Bluefiald and Dep
uty Sheriff of Mercer county, West
Virginia.
T.. r. PETERMAN,
Policeman City of Bluefcld, w. Va.
G.. NJ. CALLAWAY,
Policeman City Of Bluefield, w. Va.
5-29-1Ot.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

ON the theory thot as trrp as the
swar is being distriIuted ANYWAY +,
would he rooli.b 10 refuse q share
many of on. Democrats, EXCHANGES
are excusi,c the sunport Ct rrotec.
tion measures NV democratic con
gresemen Our VIRGINIA EXCHANGES
favor protection ON lpn.,a. iron are
ouebracho ana nconuts an. the Dom
ocratic eenator. and .aver,l con
gressmen voted for If Tha lane Ra-
rub1ic,n congr.s.r,or rr,r ,,ir,,i.,i.,
favored protection in his sr.ocbo.
hut voted oooir.t !, nm t,., ,,.,,.,,,,
Of the pav,a hin in tho bu..so nh.
whole suhiact is varv ,II,, c.,1, vim
bv the Courier Journ,l snowi,o how,
the tariff conl,nr ie ootin,, =, IN,
very hoa,, Of nriucinIe Il .o,s.
II is NOT often that MORO coli,
sense is put into q naragr,nb Than Is
in this one from tbe New yorl, Ev..
ming Post. West Vi,e:ni, vii
never consent 10 free coal mr. q lou.
duty Such was the franz decI,-
ration of Senator ElL,ins IN tho ox-
allied exercise of the nro,ectio,is,
veto power. The reasons which tho
West Virginia Senator p,va ,vara 81.
so frank. With free coal Naw Enc.
land would be able TO ,rnort from
Nova Scotia part or wbas she roals
Mi;
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

The majority of the business men
Nho do bu mess on Raleigh street
md a number who have } travel on
70 have asked the Boagl Of Affairs
to refuse 10 grant a l'ccusc to
fulgc. shall their request 20 un-
Ncedcl2 We hope not.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

Bryan's son has been arrested for
exceeding the speed limit. Sixteen
miles TO one hour is probably the
limit in Nebraska.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

y p'ohibitionist compares the LID
'or interests to a cat with rine lives
and adds that it won't do for the AT
o come back.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

FOR RENT TWO vacant rooms
for rent; bath, hot and cold water,
in private family. Apply >. O. 354.
6-3-Gt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE Two letter copying
presses. VIII cheap. Apply to or
address Manager Daily Leader.
J-2S-12t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11
EXCURSION NORFOLK AND RE.
TURN

Tuesday, June 22nd, via Norfolk and
Western railway Leave BuefeIi
500 a. m, $500. No stops east Of
Roanoke
T. b. DRTNKARD,
6-12 to G-22 Tfci.,, Agent
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

LOST Small silver band with
my name on II, off my cane. Liber-
al reward for return to ID. b. Bald
win. G-1-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

LOST On Princeton avenue. O.
tween Flat Top National Bank and
Grand Leader store, one ten dollar
bill Finder return to Leader Of
flee ana receive reward.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11
CRUSHED LIME STONE

ana size made ard delivered TO any
part OF the city at a reasonable
price by w. IL. Coffman Coke Co.,
Blueneld. w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

FOR RENT One up-to-date nine
room residence, with range. Good
location. X. Y. u. care Daily Leader
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

Better always have an accident
and health policy and never need it
than to need it olce AMI not have it
u III. Easley, agent. 5-4-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

WANTED a small house or fiat
furnished. Address Box I'll, care
Evening Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-11

HMWE M5E PREPARATION
WAW - EHTGPNAI
ANfISEpTIC
ofe Throat Sunb1r Insect Bites Burns Sr,,ice
AL.-ZL KhggWd4gU. SUellIug gedn~ee 49, ''N
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WANTED Stenographic work by
Young lady. Permanent position de-
sired. VIII DO extra work. Address
Box i15 Bluelield, w. VI. Cyst
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WA NTS

wv IA MIS-
LOST ON Princeton avenue. O.
tween Flat Top National Bank and
Grand Leader store, one ten dollar
bill. Finder return to Leader Of
flee ana receive reward.
WANTED a small house or fiat
furnished. Address Box I'll, care
Evening Leader.
WANTED -Stenographic work by
Young lady. Permanent position de-
sired. VIII DO extra work Address
Box AS Blueheld, w. Va. G-7-3t
CRUSHED LIME STONE
and size made ard delivered TO any
part OF the city at reasonable
price by w. II. CoTman Coke Co.,
Bluefeld. w. Va.
WANTED 900 old feather beds
drop postal and let us call and sur
prise You in prices. S. Vaughan,
Central House, Bluefeld, w. Va.
FOR RENT Two vacant rooms
for rent; bath, hot and cold water,
in private family. Apply >. O. 354.
6-3-Gt
FOR SAIlE-Two letter copying
presses. VIII cheap Apply to or
address Manager Daily Leader.
5-2S-12t
LOST Small silver band With
my name on II, off my cane Liber-'
al reward for return to ID. B. Bald
win. 6-1-3t
FOR RENT One up-to-date nine
room residence, with range Good
location. Y. Y. u. care Daily Leader.
Better always have an accident
and health policy and never need it
than to need it oIce AMI not have Il
Z. II. Easley, agent. 5-4-tf
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
BIDS INVITED.

Bids are hereby invited for building a
pile bridge over Horseshoe bayou at
Self place in Ward One, Caddo Parish,
: louisiana, 1872 feet long and 3 feet
higher than present bridge. Also bids
foo new flooring on steel bridge across
Dooley bayou at Section Six plantation
I6o fees. i'll Ward One. Also bids for
beidge oves Eubarfs bayou between
Was&on end Greenwood in Ward Five
0 Gaddo parish. bids for either bent or
pile bridge Bridges TO be built accord
iag to sfeci6catiAs end satisfactory
borsd sequired. Di0s to be opened at
next rNeetiNg Of che jry the second
Thursday in Msy 1goo the jury reserv-
ing riglo to reject aoy and Gll bids.
JULES DREYPUSS, Pres.
4. Y. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
SHERJFI"S SALE

~. o.II2-ln the First Judicial District
Court, Caddo Parish. Louisiana:
\. q. Pitts vs.. Joe Wells.
" virtue OF writ Of fieri fAcias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish.
Louisiana, | have seized and will Offer
for sale at public auction, for cash, ac-
cording to law, during the legal hours
for sales, at the principal front door Of
the court house of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, on
SATURDAY, MAY IS, 1000.
The north half Of southeast quarter q
section 23; also noetl hale of southwest
quarter section "a; also west half of
southwest quarter of northeast quarter
section q. all III township 2, north.
range 10 west. containing 18o acres.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant and to 10
sold to satisfy the debt specified in the
said writ say in the sum of SIS. with q
per cent interest per annum from April
I, 1909, and per cent attorneys foes on
said sum and interest, and all costs %
suit J. p. FIOuRNOY,
Caucasian, April 13. Sheriff.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
MARSHAL'S SALE.
No 14o4-In the City Court of Shreve-
port, Louisiana: Louis Taylor VS..

No 14o4-In the City Court of Shreve-
port, Louisiana: Louis Taylor VS..
Annie May Green.
By virtue of writ of heri facias,
issued in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, by the Honorable S. c. Full
lilove, Judge of the City Court, Shreve-
port, Louisiana, and to me directed. |
have seized and will sell at public auc-
ton, at the Texas street front door Of
the court house of Caddo Parish, La,
between the legal hours for sales. on
SATURDAY, MAY I, 1909.
One dresser, one washstand, three rock
ers, one table, one bowl and pitcher.
The above property seized as belonging
to the said defendant and to be sold to
satisfy the debt specified in said writ say
the sum of $500 and all costs.
Terms of sale cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement. e. +. GERRALD.
Caucasian April 10. City Marshal.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
SUCCESSION SALE.
No. 12.78o-ln the First Judicial Dis

No. 12,78o-In the First Judicial Dis-
trict Court Of Caddo Parish, La {:
Succession of f. c. Morehead.
By virtue of commission to sell to
me issued from the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish. Louisiana.
in the above entitled and numbered sue
cession, l will offer for sale. at public
auction, for cash according to law, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, at the prin-
cipal front door Of the court house Of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY. MAY 1, 1909
The south half of section 10; south half
Of north half of same section the south
half of the northwest quarter and the
southwest quarter of section IL, town.
ship IS north. range IS west. go acres,
appraised at 100000. Also the south-
west quarter and the east half Of south-
east quarter section II. and the north
half of said section II, and the north
east quarter of section II (less 90 acres
off the north side of said north half of
section IL and off the north side of
northeast quarter of section II. being
strip I Ia miles long and 6 - chains
wide). All in township IS range IS
$40 acres, appraise at $4,000. The
above property to be sold for cash ae-
cording to law.
J.P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-O6cio Auctioneer Cad
do Parish, Louisiana
Caucasian, March IS, 1909
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

No. I713-In the City Court of Shreve-
port, Louisiana Mrs. f. Bonnegent
VS.. ]. J. Griffin.
BY virtue Of writ of feri facias.
issued in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, by the Honorable S. c. Ful-
lilove, Judge of the City Court, Shreve-
port, Louisiana, and 20 me directed,
have seized and will sell ID public auc-
ton, at the Texas street front door of
the court house q Caddo Parish, La.
between the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, MAY I, 1p0
One lot of household goods. The above
property seized as belonging to the said
defendant, and to be sold to satisfy the
debt specified in the said writ say IN the
sum-of sixty $500 dollars and all cost.
Terms Of sale cash, with benefit Of ap-
praisement e. r. GERRALD,
Caucasian April 10. City Marshal
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
date hereof
S. S. HUNTER.
w. B. MCCORMICK.
w. H. HUNTER, JR.
]. d. WILKERSON.

Attest:
T. ALEXANDER.
B. DILLINGHAM.
ALBERT L. ALEXANDER,
Notary Public
Having examined the foregoing char
ter and act of incorporation, and find
ing nothing therein contrary to law, l
hereby approve the same. Done and
signed officially. on this the 24th day of
March 1900. J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded March
e. 1000. A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk and cx-OfficSp Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Caddo:
[ hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
On file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
24th day of March 1909.
A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re-
corder. $50.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
OF The Louisiana Gas Company

OF The Louisiana Gas Company.
Shreveport, La, February 26, 1900
At meeting of the stockholders Of the
Louisiana Gas Company, held on this
the 26th day of February 1909. at IL
o'clock M, at the Office of the company
in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
pursuant to notice to each stockholder
as provided by law, the following named
stockholders holding the following nsm-
Der of shares of stock, being all of the
stockholders of said company holding
and owning all of the stock of said
company, were present, to-wit:
]. B. Ardis-6I7 shares of A stock !;
1893 B stock total 1880 shares.
R. Furman-5o shares A stock, 80
shares of B stock; total 60 shares.
]. W. Jeter Jr.-Io shares B stock.
w. w. Newcomb-Io shares of B
stock.
A. J. Ingersoll-r333 shares OF A
stock, 267 shares B stock; total 1900
shares
+ John S. Connelly-55o shares B stock.
Making q total of 2ooo shares of A
stock, and 7ooo shares of B stock.
On motion. Mr.. ]. B. Ards, stock
holder, was elected chairman of the
meeting, and Mr.. R. Furman, stock
holder, was elected secretary.
1t was moved and seconded that Art
icles three, four, FIVE, six. seven, eight
nine, ten. eleven, twelve and thirteen OF
the original articles be cxpunged from
the charter and the following amended
articles substituted therefor. to-wit:
ARTICLE III.
Said corporation shall have authority
first, to have and enjoy succession BY
their corporate name for the period o.
fifty years; second, to contract, sue and
be sued III their corporate name; third
to make and use corporate seal
fourth, to hold. receive. purchase ant
convey and mortgage under their cor
posate name, property both real and per
sonal. and to borrow money and to issu,
notes Of bonds thersfor: 6fth. 70 nam!
and . appoink sseh 1aaaaesrs and d
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

l hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office. Given
under my hand and seal Of office this
the 18th day Of March 1900.
A. F. HAYNES.
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder. 3I8-iOO0
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

no. I2,62o-Sirst District Coust, Parish
of Caddo, State of LOUISIANA: Sue
session of Rolnrt Dick
Notice j. hceeby given that Mos Mary
NJ l. Dick, ADMINISTRATIVE, has this day
filed her Gnal account i soid succession,
enc unless oppositido be made thereeo
WithiD the time specified bI law, the
same will be 0nly hnnologate8 as
prayed 10.
Witness the Honcs4 4bh T. F. Bell
arsd A. J. Gurff. JUDI es % sai6 count,
Ahis I5th day oS April 1oo9.
Aeril ID CLERK
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
SUCCESSION NOTICE.
No. I2,6eo-In First District Court, ,.

No 12,6oo-In First District Court, 'sr-
ish of Laddo, State Of Louisiana
Succession of Robert Dick.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs Mary
M. /. Dick, administrative, has this day
filed final account in said succession. and
unless opposition be made thereto with
in the time specified by law, the same
will be duly homologated as prayed for
Witness the honorable judges OF said
court, this the goth day Of March 1909.
S. O. WILLIAMS.
March FL. Deputy Clerk.
If quality counts. you ought to see
what we can offer in the way OF sta
|tie merry. Phhi: ltOC.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

under my hand and seal of Office this
Ist day of March 1900
A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Dcputv Re
cOrder. "a
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

whatever. to hold such meetings or te
elect said board of directors on the da,
named for that purpose, shall not dis
solve said corporation. but the director:
and officers then in Office shall hold ovel
until their successors are chosen and
qualified. At every election and stock
holders meeting each stockholder shall
be entitled to one vote for each share oi
stock registered on the books of the cor
poration in his name Votes may be i'll
person or by proxy authorized in writ
ing. After each election the board OF
directors shall elect from their number
the above named officers
ARTICLE V.
This charter may be changed, altered
Or amended (except to increase or de-
crease the capital stock) or the corpora
ton may be dissolved at general meet.
ing convened for that urpose, with the
assent of three -fourths go of the
capital stock of this corporation repre-
sented at such meeting Ten days prior
notice of such meeting shall be given by
publication as herein provided for. In
case of the dissolution of the corpora
tion by limitation Or otherwise, its at
fairs shall be liquidated by three COM
missioners selected by and from among
the stockholders, at . meeting called.
after due notice, for this purpose.
No stockholder shall ever be held
liable or responsible for the faults or
contracts of the corporation in any fur
ther sum. than the unpaid balance due
the corporation on the shares of stock
subscribed for or owned by him, nor
shall any informality in organization
have the effect of rendering this charter
null or exposing stockholder to any
liability beyond the amount of his stock
Done and passed at my Office in said
Parish in the presence of w. H. Wise
and S. o. Williams, competent wit
nesses, who signed these presents to-
gether with said apearers and me, no
tary, after due reading of the whole.
W. F. TAYLOR.
G.. L. NELSON.
J. H. JORDAN.
HERMAN LOEB.
S. J. HARMAN.
E. H. RANDOLPH.
r. A. GRAY
R. R. EMERY
R. H. GRAY.
S. S. HUNTER.
Attest:
w. H. WISE.
S. o. WILLIAMS.
A. B. FREYER,
Notary Public Caddo Parish Louisiana.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
After examining the above and forego-
ing act of incorporation and finding
nothing therein contrary to law, l here
by approve the same. Done and signed
officially on this the 25th day of Febru-
ary 1909. ). NJ. FOSlER,
District Attorney First Judicial District
Court of Louisiana.
(EndorsedD: Filed and recorded Feb
ruary II, 1909. A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears on
file and of record in my Office. Given
under nv hand and seal of Office on this
the z7th day of February 1909.
A. F. HAYNES,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Omcio Deputy Re-
corder. z-28
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

We gan make a s,i&hty nee FOB of
lettes heads - biz heads fos you.
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27
MARSHAL'S SALE.

No. I7I3-In the City Court Of Shreve-
port, Louisiana: Mrs. f. Bonnegent
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

J. B. ARDS, Chairman.
R. FURMAN, Secretary.
hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the proceed
ings of the stockholders meeting of the
Louisiana Gas Company held this day,
for the purpose set forth. as shown by
the minutes of the meeting
r. FURMAN, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
at Shreveport, La, this February 10th,
1909. J. A. THIGPEN,
Notary Public
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
Having read the above and foregoing
amendments to the charter of Louis
lana Gas Company and finding nothing
therein contrary to law I hereby ap-
prove same this 1st of March 1909.
J. NJ. FOSTER.
District Attorney First Judicial Dis
trict of Louisiana.
(Endorsed) Filed and recorded
March,, 1909. A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
/ hereby certify that the above and fore.
Igoing is true and correct copy of the
Fsriginal act, - the same now appear,
lon 6le and Of record Il ny oAfce. Gives
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

~. o.1i2-ln the First Judicial District
Court, Caddo Parish Louisiana
4 q Pitt ys Inr ANtus
The Caucasian., 1909-04-27

No stockholder of this corporation
shall over be held liable or responsible
for the contracts or faults thereof in
anv further sum than the unpaid balance
due on his stock, nor shall any mere IN
formality have the effect of rendering
this charter null or of exposing stock
holder to any loss beyond the amount
OF his stock.
Ia testimony whereof said parties
|inve hereunto. signed their names IN
nfesas1ee st me notary and the under
so vi;ill.esses q the dafs
: .lila..l + = -
Evening star., 1909-06-10
THOMAS J. OWEN 4 son. AUCTIONEERs.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
BRICK DWELLINGS,. nos. Ioll p ST: s.w:.
Court Of the District Of Columbia in the case Of
Margaret E. Little vs.. Floyd f. Davis ct al.
sell at public auction. in front Of the premises.
JUNE, 1903. AT HHF-PAsT FOUR O'CLOCK
situate in the city. Of Washington. District Of
Thomas s. Tucker and silas $. fuckers subdivf-
numbered three hundred and ffty-three 1881, as
the same is recorded in Book II. page IA. OF
the records Of the surveyors Office Of the Dis.
e at. s.w. And Immediately thereafter the north
one-half OF lot numbered forty seven 4O In
Thomas ]. Kings subdivision Of lots In square
subdivision is recorded in Book 81, page 10. OF
the records Of the surveyors Office Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia otherwise known as No. 61O
numbered fifty seven go in Floyd E. Davis sub
division in Numbered -four 70 hnna1ed II and
Of Columbia. otherwise known as No. 40 9Th
Terms Of sale: one-third Of the purchase
equal installments. payable In one and two years.
with interest. to be secured by the notes Of the
purchaser and deeds Of trust the property
cash. at the option OF the purchaser. deposit
Of 800 required upon each piece Of property at
time OF sale. All convey yancfng. notary fees and
recording at purchasers cost. Terms to be CON-
Piled with within fifteen days or trustees may
advertise and sell at the defaulting purchasers
risk and cost. after five days previous advertise
BENJAMIN F. LEIGHTON. Trustee.
Oh1ca, Columbian building.
MLToN D. CAMPBELL. Trustee.
fp4-d&ds. .eSu