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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Waiting for the Cent.
From The Philadelphia Times. }

From The Philadelphia Times.
A teacher in the primary grade in one
of the downtown schools worked valiant
ly but to no avail with the most back
ward pupil. The child seemed incapable
of individual thinking. He was not
able even to write from copy in his copy
book. The best he could do was to strace"
the copy through piece of tissue paper
and then write through it on the copy
book again. viii ish ne did with regularity.
HIS teacher tsied in vain to break h,nl
of the habit, but it was easier for the
child to @trace' his exercise than to copy
it. Shortly after DR.. Martin G. Brun
baugh had been made superintendent OF
schools, he dropped into this teacher 8
room just as she was scolding the back
ward pupil for his refusal to copy his
exercise. The superintendent asked what
was the trouble.
@This boy just won't try to copy his
exercise the teacher complained. / am
sure he can if he tries. but he will do
nothing but trace his copy, and / can't
make him do otherwise"
She was almost ready to cry with NOR
tification. DR.. Brumbaugh thought a
minute, then took a penny from his
pocket.
sDo you know what this is? he asked
the backward one. The boys duh eyes
lighted and he nodded his head.
well, if you copy your exercise be-
tween now and the time l come back"
said the superintendent, 81 will give this
penny to you
Then he went out of the room and by
the time he had made the round of the
building his attention had been drawn
to other things, and he left without re-
turning to see what progress the unpro-
missing pupil was making.
AS soon as DR.. Brumbaugh had left
the Office the boy took up his atracing'
paper, made new copy of the exercise
and then sat back waiting for the super
who did not come back. An
hour passed, and finally he raised his
hand.
sWhat is it William ?" the teacher asked.
Miss Smith, the boy replied slowly
but with conviction, aI'n bet that suck
er skinned out with that cent"
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
PERSONALS.
EDGARD. LA.

Mr.. L. NJ. Reynaud, one of Lucy's
most popular young men, after spend
fng several months vacation with his
parents, left on Monday. the 9th. to re-
eusae his studies at Jefferson College,
in St. james parish.
Mr. Claude Jones, OF st. James, was a
pleasant visitor during the week.
s Mr.. Anatote Keller and family. of
Hahnville, were IN st. John on Wednes-
! day to attend the funeral Of their rela-
tive, Judge Pecqnet.
Mr.. NJ. Cbarpentier, the Wfde-awake
representative of the aMeschacebe', was
at our Office on Thursday.
Miss Alma Saizan, OF New Orleans.
left tor her home on Tuesday, after
spending some time at the home OF Mr..
e. Schexneydre.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Red Mems Two-day Carnival.

The Redmen's fair or carnival
at Edrington Park, on Saturday
and Sunday, under the auspices
of Halimah Tribe No. 1O1, was
not the financial success antici-
pated, and will only net the order
about $500. The heavy rains and
bad roads kept many people
away, on both days. The stands
and booths were attractive, be-
ing decorated with moss, palmet-
tos and sugar canes, and were il
Illuminated with electricity and
japanese lanterns. A vaudeville
performance Saturday night by
Horace Thompson & Company,
of New Orleans, took place on
the dancing pavilion and made
a pronounced hit. Other amuse-
ments consisted of flying horses,
shooting gallery, knocking the
negro babies down, candy-wheel,
tombolas and refreshments. A
moving picture show was put on
Sunday night and drew large
crowds. The other attractions,
too numerous to mention, were
to have taken place, Sunday af-
ternoon butrain interfered. Ow-
ing to the wet conditions of the
grounds the baseball game ar
ranged between the Redmen
team and the Convent Eagles
was also Cancelled.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Liberty Hall Opens
Under Auspices
Of the Garyville Athletic Club.

Last Saturday night, the Garyville Ath-
letic Club presented an interesting pro-
gram in pugiism. which was witnessed
by large number of sports, the attend
ance being over two hundred and fifty.
Men in all walks OF life were present
and each urged his favorite on to victory.
The exhibition opened with abattle
royal in which five local negroes parti-
cipated. a prize being offered the one
who lasted through the amixup.'
Next came bout between two clever
local boys, both showing some skill and
little endurance. The principal entry
and the one which had attracted the
crowd was reserved for the last. This was
the much heralded ten round contest be-
tween Bud Carrie and Kid Kelly, both
well known bantamweights of New Or
leans. Garic has record in pugihsm
whereas Kelly is working hard for one.
The fighting from the start was on the
square and both gamely inflicted and re-
ceived punishment. Kelly appeared to
gain favor as the fight progressed and
Carlo, who expected to win in short Or
der. seemed surprised and dazea at his
opponents skill and lasting qualities.
Referee Croquet, at the end OF the tenth
round, declared the fight draw. His
decision met with universal approval,
altho' sentiment, leaned somewhat to
plucky little Kelly who had so gamely
held his own.
The. Club management was elated at
the success attained at its debut, and
promises fight at an early day between
middle weights. the papers for which
bout are now being drawn out.
Perfect order and decorum was OBJ
served, and the first prize fight in this
parish was declared by all success.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Neurological.

Celestin Eldemer died at his home, at
Lucy, ou Sept. 9, at 4.3O P. NJ, after q
short illness. ss.-4Parrain,' as he was fami-
liarly known by all, was eighty-eight
years old. He leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Octave Chasez, and one sister. Mrs. Eva
riste Bosier, besides other numerous
relatives to mourn his almost unexpected
death.
He was g lifelong resident OF this
parish, and was loved and respected by
all who knew him for his many noble
qualities. His sad demise has cast a
gloom over the entire community.
The funeral was attended on Saturday,
Sept. 10. at 8 P. NJ, from his late resi-
dence by large concourse of relatives
and friends Of the family.
Interment took place in st. John the
Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Father Castel
officiating.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
A thought on School Matters.

A great deal has been said and
written on the above subject, but
so far we have not heard any
thing on the question Of the
grayest importance, and that is
The authority vested in the Par
ish Boards of School Directors.
In this parish, at the present time,
there seems to be opinions at var
lance as between the authority
of the superintendent and that Of
board in the selection of teachers
for our public schools.
There is immense distinction
between Qualification and Eligi-
bility. One might have all the
qualifications required to teach,
but the Superintendent blocks
the way by saying, "You are not
wanted" Under this distorted
Interpretation of the law, the
parish superintendent asserts the
right to nominate to any school
a teacher of his own choosing and
virtually orders the parish board
to appoint said teacher.
The result is that under said
compuIsion the board complies,
not realizing in doing so, it is vio-
lating the very Constitution its
members have sworn to uphold.
The Board therefore acts, not on
its own knowledge, but simply
on the endorsement, and conse-
quently, goes it blind"
In our humble opinion, the Of
fee of superintendent, in the
main, is merely administrative
and a spirit of harmony should
prevail as between him and the
members Of the board, indivi-
dually and collectively.
The clash of authority now
threatened in our. parish was
brought about through superin-
tendent Broussard's refusal to
re-instate Miss Virginia Hulsart
at the Garyville school, after be-
ing requested and ordered by the
Board so to do.
Mr.. Broussard was instructed
to conduct an investigation and
at a meeting of the Board heldon
Tuesday. the 18TH, he reported
that from information received
from his predecessor, A. G. Ber-
nard, Jr., he was convinced that
Miss Hulsart was incompetent to
teach, and that accordingly he
would not include her name in
his teaching force in this parish.
In conducting this investiga-
ton, Miss Hulsart was not heard,
nor did she know that her record
as a teacher was being looked in
to by Mr.. Broussard. The Board,
at its subsequent meeting, held
on Wednesday, the 18th, decided
to conduct an investigation of its
own and so ordered one to take
place at the Court House, on
Thursday, the 22nd., when Miss
Hulsart will be heard to refute
the charges brought against her,
in other words, to give her that
which the law grants to all, a
chance to defend herself.
Miss Hulsart has taught the
primary grades at Garyville dur
ing the last four sessions, and
has given satisfactory service to
the patrons of the school. She is,
at least, entitled to a fair hear
ing and this we know the board
will grant her on next Thursday.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Prominent Citizen
Answers Last Call.

On Tuesday evening, September 18th,
at 4 o'clock. Mr.. Nemours FRANCOIS
Pecquet. aged so years and months,
died at his home in this parish, after an
illness of several months Mr.. Pecquet
came of family that counted among
the early settlers of Virginia. His :or bears
played an important part in the pristine
days Of the colony, having been identified
with every one of the strenuous phases
that brought about the evolution of
Virginia from a struggling province to
one of the prominent States of the Union.
His great grand, father, Louis Joseph
Pecquet (du Bellet) won> distinction in
France and was decorated by Napoleon
l. The Pecquet family is therefore related
to some OF the best and most prominent
people in Virginia where. i'll the town of
Fredericksburg. Mr.. Pec4uet was born on
June 13. 1860, of Catherine Amber Mon
cure and Nemours P. F. Pecquet (du
Bellet). He removed to Louisiana with
mis- parents years ago, lived in Raccourci,
Louisiana. till after his fathers death.
when he came to this parish where he has
beeD merchant ever since.
Mr.. Pecquet married Noemie Chauff,
of this parish. on April II, 1888 and she
survives him together with thirteen
children, eight sons and five daughters.
Mr.. Pecquet was one of the best known
citizens in St. John and took an active
interest in the political affairs Of the par
ish. He was elected Justice of the Peace,
for the second ward. in 1904 and served
as such up to the time of his demise. The
Judge was also a member of the Demo-
cratic Parish Executive Committee and
was one of the three supervisors of Elec-
tons.
He was loved and esteemed for his kind
and noble impulses. He was unselfish
and charitable to fault, gentle father,
q devoted husband and warm and true
friend.
Judge Pecquet was member of john
son Camp, w. o. W., and his funeral
which took place from st. John the
Baptist Catholic Church, on Wednesday
evening, was largely attended by the
members of his Camp, and by his many
friends throughout the parish.
Rev. L. P. Castel had visited Mr.. Pee
quet before his death and had accepted
his conversion to the Catholic Faith.
The Church was thronged with sorrow-
ing friends who, by their presence, at
tested the high esteem in which Judge
Pecquet was held by the public general
ly. All came to drop tear of sorrow and
offer q prayer for his soul.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Placide
Barre, Louis Rodrigue, Miles J. Chsu-
vim, Olivier Oubre, A. B. Jones and
Albert Becnel.
The Meschacebe tenders it's sincere
sympathy to the bereayed family, and
trusts that their deep sorrow mey be
soothed and comforted by Divine Grace.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
ST. Peters ParochiaI School.

The st. Peters .Parochial
School, under the guidance of
Rev. r. Badeaux,. viii open at
Reserve on Monday, the 18th.
The enrolment to date is almost
seventy. Two teachers will be
employed. The main object of
this school, which will be under
the supervision of the pastor, is
to ia prepare the children for their
n First 6 Communion by imparting
solid religious instruction to
them.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

Prof. L. Broussard, or rather superin-
tendent Broussard, Of st. John. was here
last week TOR the purpose OF seeing his
old friends and winding up business
matters. He spent few days here. and
while here the students of the Guion
Academy planned a asurprise in his honor
and on Thursday evening went in body
to the Tabor residence on Canal street
where he was visiting and completely
took him by surprise. The evening was
pleasantly spent in music and other
methods Of entertainment, refreshments
being served at intervals.- The Com
mercial journal OF Thibodaux.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
New Church Bell.

Rev. F. Badeaux, of st. Peters
Church, has received a fine new
bell from the McShane Bell
Foundry, of Baltimore.
This bell weighs $500 pounds
and will soon be placed in the
belfry, where it will peal in joy
and toll in sorrow.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

DIR. S. O. Decoux, the expert
Optometrist and oculist is now
located at Mr.. J. P. Ledoux'
The Doctor makes a speciality of
examining eyes and fitting glas-
SeS.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

For any job, such as moving furnitnre ton
the Mississippi river); taking lumber from
Lutcher to any point south, apply to the un
designed for rates.
JOHN LOUSTEAU.
LUCY P. o., LA.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

ALI Invisible. Ito lady who
had taken refuge in ditch)-"Didn't [
assure you that a cow is only dangerous
when it has lost its calf 2"
She-'"That's why was frightened.
couldn't see calf anywhere" Punch.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
NOTICE.

We are applying to the Honorable Po-
lice Jury of this Parish for permit to
conduct bar room for the year 1910
in the 5th ward, at Reserve, all in ac-
cordance with Act - oc 1903.
F. ID. PERILLoux,
JOHN j. SCHExNAILDRH.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

Sunday, Sept. 18th. The Toy
makers Dream, on w. R. Mar
kle's New Show Boat.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
NEWS m BRIEF.

A recurrence of the West India
hurricane, which visited us in
September of last year, was mar
rowly averted.
Storm warnings had been issued
from Washington and a spirit of
unrest was rampant, when later
news on Wednesday brought re-
lief, conveying the information
that the wind had shifted and
would not reach the Louisiana
coast.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
NOTICE !!

Hunting and Trapping positively pro-
hibited on the Evergreen plantation,
under the penalty of the Law.
SONGY PLANTING AND M'F'G Co. LTD.
Wallace, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
FOR SALE.

The property of DR.. w. Thompson.
situated at Premier, and measuring
about l25 acres
Apply to J. v. CHENET,
Mount Airy, La.
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For Sale.
For Sale.

Property (known as the late Judge
Gaudet's,) at Edgard, st. John Parish.
Desirable location. A bargain. Keys
next door at E. A. Leger.
Near Catholic Church, Courthouse
and Edgard High School.
Apply for full particulars to w. J.
MARTINEZ, Ill Magazine Street,
New Orleans, La, or at this Office.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

5 or 6 doses 1855" will cure
any case Of Chills and Fever.
Price 25c.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
FO,. Sale

We have large lot OF Second Hand
brick for sale. Reasonable price. Apply,
MONTEGUT PLANTING COMPANY,
Limited, La Place, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Public notice is hereby given that l
have leased all the lands in the rear of
the 3Golden Star Plantation and hunt
ing. trespassing and nasturing are strict
ly forbidden thereon under the penalty
of the Law. ANDREW j. STEIB,
Lessee.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
R-& s. &,@
/ VITAE I
lSTATISTICS1
= .
ST PETERS CATHOLIC
CHTRCH
Rev. F. BADEAUx, Recto

REV. F. BADEAUX, Rector
Baptisms =
August 27.-Robert Albert, born July
80, of Albert Poche and Emile Battard.
August 27.-Antoine Try, born Aug,
9th, of Alexandra Madere, and Eve Vim
prenne.
Marie No6lie, born Aug, 9th, of Hamil-
ton Catoire and Marie Vimprenne.
August 28.-Chester Henry, born
Aug. lst, of Richard Haydel and Julia
Laiche
August 29.-Leonie Marie, born July
Oh. of Emile Roubleau and Eugene
Bailey. :
Sept. 4sh.-Falcon Antoine, born Aug.
17Ih. of Adam Bowie and Cecile Falcon.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

s or s doses 1seee5 will cure
any case of Chills and Fever.
Price 25c.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
For Sale.

200 Acres of land in high state of
cultivation. Plenty of Improvements.
Will furnish sufficient cane to plant the
above for desirable tenant.
A. A., Box II, Baton Rouge; La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

Tax to be voted
on in November
in order to insure
Panama Exposi-
tion for New
Orle ans will
represent 15c per
year to the man
who pays assess
nent of $4,000.
Is cents per year
is a small price to
pay for locating
this vast Exposi-
ton where eVe1y
Southern mans
family can see it
for a $40 bill.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

Mr.. Pierre Cassagne, member
of tAe Board of School Directors,
from the fifth ward of this parish
has rendered his resignation. Mr..
Cassagne's occupations requir-
ing his entire time and attention
are the only reasons assigned by
him in seVering his official con-
nsctions with the board.
S Mr.. Cassagne has made a good
record as ascnool director.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17
Registration Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Registrar
of Voters will be at the following places on
dates named. from o'clock a. M to 3 o'clock
p. M, to register applicants and from thence
to the Courthouse until the closing day of
Registration. according to Law. viz:
1st ward. Sept. Goth. 1910. at Paul Berthelots.
Sd q 9th. "A. 0. Abadie's.
4th 2sth. "Chas ST Martins
9TH '' 29th Is "P. K. Moutz'.
9th . 30th. 9th Justices
Courthouse.
GEO.U. GENDRON.
Registrar
Parish OF st. John the Baptist, September
14th 1870
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-09-17

Entered as second-class matter No
Member 9th 1909, at the Post-Office
ut Edgard, i,a., under the Act of
Afarch 8, 1879.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-12-16
Tortured by Piles!

Probably no one disease causes so much
pain and suffering as piles or hemorrhoids.
The victims are often in agony. Each
attack seems worse and more stubborn.
Work or business is impossible. The nerves
are racked, the system debiltated by loss
of blood and the end is an operation.
Piles are the penalty of neglect. The
one chief cause of this trouble is constipa-
ton. When the bowels are clogged the
trouble begins. These sensitive, painful
tumors are the result. If you are afflicted
with piles begin with Smiths Pineapple and
Butternut Pills at once, and get full free
passage of the bowels without pain or
gripping. Take two of these wonderful lit
tie pills at night and two more the next
morning. Then take one or two pills every
night at bedtime for few days, You will
find that Smiths Pineapple and Butternut
Pills will cleanse the entire system, purify
the blood, invigorate the liver and so reg
ulate your bowels that piles will disappear.
Physicians use and recommend. They
form no habit. You should always keep
these little Vegetable Pills on hand. They
ward off many ills.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-12-16
SHOT; WIFE HELD
Philadelphia GIubman Has
Bullet ln'Head.
MRS. CLAPP'S STORIES VARY
Suicide, Accident, Self Defense Are
Excuses Given by Woman Who Be-
fore Her Marriage Was a
Manicure Girl.

Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-Ohly two per
sons were present when Herbert Ma.
son Clapp, clubman, received the buL
bet wound in the head which narrow.
y missed ending his life at his home.
One of these was Clapp, and the
ether was his wife. Mrs. Clapp, while
her husband was lying upon the floor
apparently dead, readily assented to
The theory that he had committed sui.
eide. Later, when Clapp was taken to
st. Joseph's hospital with what seemed
20 be only a feeble spark of life re-
naming within him, she declared that
the shooting was an accident.
When Clapp, growing stronger at the
hospital, made statement to Magis.
trate Thomas G. Morris in which he
accused his wife of having attempted
30 murder him, Mrs. Clapp told a third
story in which she asserted that she
had seized the revolver with which her
husband was wounded while he was
fourishing 1t and uttering threats to
take her life. She said the weapon
was discharged while she was strug.
Cling to take the weapon from the
naddened man.
Clapp under repeated questioning re.
peated his story that his wife had
picked up the revolver and made q de
Eberate attempt to assassinate him
Mrs. Clapp is under arrest on a charge
Of assault with intent TO kill.
Clapp is a grandson of Mason, the
'blacking king" He is thirty eight
years old and for twenty years figured
IN innumerable escapades which, ow.
ing TO his wealth and the social posi-.
tion of his family, attracted wide at
tention. When his mother died about
eight years ago she left an estate val
ued at from 100000 to S1,O0O,0OO
Owing to her sons designations she
provided that half the income be paid
10 Clapp and half to Clapp's first wife
who was Miss Mary Post, New York
society girl.
1t was after his first wife had OBJ
tanned a divorce from him that he
married his present wife, Miss Mary
Leakeer When he met her she was
employed as a hotel manicure in Phila
delphia.
Clapp induced her to go to Texas
with him, and there the two were mar.
ried four years ago.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-12-16
Market Reports.

BUTTER - Firm. receipts, 4.766 pack
ages; creamery. specials. per lb., 3lkc.; ;
extras, 3Oa3oIzc.; thirds to firsts, 23i5a2Sc. :
held specials 3O1kc.; seconds to extras
24lkasOc. state dairy, common to finest
Aa3Oc. process, 23a2G1kc,; factory. current
make, 22a23c
CHEESE - Steady; receipts, 6O4 boxes
state. whole milk. specials. per h.. l5Aa
me; September quality, fancy. white.
l5al5hc.; colored 15Ikc.; later make. as TO
quality. l2hal41zc.; white, 14Ikc; common
to choice, l3al4c. part skins, 4Ika13c.; fun
skins 2lka3ikc.
EGGS-Steady; receipts, 4 39S cases; state
Pennsylvania and nearby, hennery, white
per dozen, 45a55c.; brown 45a47c.: gath
cred. white, S5a4Sc.; brown, 32a42c.; fresh
gathered, extra firsts, 3Sa40c.: frsts 35a
SIC; seconds, 3OaSic,; refrigerator. special
marks 26c.; frsts, 241ka25lkc.
DRESSED POULTRY-Strong on tur-
keys; fresh killed turkeys. western, spring
per lb. 23Ma24c.; old. 22a23c.; nearby, 26a
8c. broilers, Philadelphia squad, per pair,
4OaGOc.; 3 10 lbs. 10 pair, 23a25c. state
and Pennsylvania, to lbs. to pair. lsa
l9c. chickens, Philadelphia, over lbs. to
pair, 2Oc.: Pennsylvania. l6al7c; western,
roasting, l6a19c.: mixed weights l4al6Ikc I;
fowls, average best. l5al7c.; old cocks
l4c. spring ducks. western, l6a1Sc. spring
geese. western, i4al5c. squads, white, per
dozen. s2.50a4.25; dark. Sl75a2.
HAY AND STRAW--stsady.