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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-29

a spirit to thoroughly enjoy the fur
that always attends q cotil1ion lead
by Hector Barnes of Fargo.
The dance began promptly at 9
o'clock and the Rorke orchestra. aug.
mented to five pieces. played with un-
ton in the spacious ball room was a
gorgeous Christmas bell and bunch OF
noistletoe which Mr.. Barnes used very
rleverly in one of the six favor
dances. Mrs. Thomas S. Corrigan and
Mrs. j.. r. Wineman presided at the
favor tables and during the evening
drew from their lore dainty sachets,
head necklaces. sleigh-bells, powder
bags and scores of other curiou.
things which eve fail to elicit mer
rimcnt and good cheer. Mrs. Mccoy
from the customary ribbon markers
using flower blossoms instead. One
immense flower was used by the lead
er and the miniature ones to CORE
spond, tiny violets. yellow chrysan.
themums. white daisies. red poinset.
tas and pink roses being given to the
gentlemen.
Among the novelties Of the evening
were the ribbon confetti figure which
brought the party to a close and the
Christmas favor number immediately
after supper. When the guests re.
turned from the supper service over
each favor table was IN immense red
Christmas stocking Just filled with
gifts and adorned with a holly wreath
At the appointed time a thread wa,
drawn and every guest received q
package. In the ribbon confetti dance
the guests formed a circle and throw.
ing their ribbons I've wires above
formed a canopy under which they
! 4tonH az thoHI opC tsA,,lI Y,no Cr,,. !,
The supper was another of the
splendid appointments Of the evening
and IT. was served in the lobby. The
decorations were in red and the table,
were set in the form Of a hollow
square. Only red tapers burning II
prettily shaded canelabra lighted the
room and the tables were furthe,
adorned with baskets Of rosy apples
brightly polished, and red reception
sticks.
The guests who enjoyed this even
ing Of unusual pleasure included
Messrs and Mesdames Hector Barne.
Of Fargo. L. Klein Van Alstine o.
Duluth, Harry G~rayere, Theodore
Thompson, ]. Walker Smith, J. D. Ba,
con. J. F. Bacon. G. n. Barnes, Charlie.
Bartles. W. G. Bulge. F. D. Cameron
r. D. Campbell. j. r. carley. A. P
Clifford. j. A. Dinnie. F. S. Duggan, T
-. I|Atub, II. -. lIICtI, u. w. + 1SQCF
r. W. Hughes. r. A. jackson. j. G
LcBeau, Eugene Lovejoy. w. G. Nc,
Donald. e. ]. Murphy, W. v. O'Con,
nor. j. W. Ogren. NJ. G.. Olson. W. II
Shulze, r. A. Slyfield, F. r. Stokes, F
A. Taylor, W. r. Vanderhoef, ]. II
Wineman. G. r. Winslow. George Dui.
and W. II. Kelsey. Mrs. r. H. Mccoy
Mrs. Thomas 8. Corrigan, Mrs. l.. L
Eckman, Mrs. W. A. Currie Of Mime.
aDolis. Mrs. Fred Parsons, Misse,
Ruth Withheld. Avice Wright. Echo
Turner. Clara Wolff, Mary Murphy
Vivian Dinnie, Clare Freeman. Mar,
garet Sargent. Clara Bull Of Pasadena
Cal. Alice Lappan and Donna Lycar
Of Bemidii: Messrs. Harold Mccoy
Hamish McLaurin Of Denver. Colo.
Will Anglim Of st. Paul. Marshal
Jackson of Seattle. WASH. George r
Keenan, Of Thompson. Fred j. Brock
hoff, Will Burke. Phil Eckman, Wal.
ter Hawkins. Myron Jackson, PER-,
' Johnson, I-onis Murphy. Arthur
Setcher and J. F. T. O'Connor.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

SEES, shutting God and the eter-
nal verities out, the food gates
Of all manner of evil. are wide
open. and we are on the rapids
10 ruin. Let the alters go up in
the homes Of christians. let
church members attend the
prayer meetings. and the enc
mics Of civilization, chief among
which are saloons. will disappear.
Praying people do not barter the
homes. lives and destiny Of their
fellows for gold, political pre-
ferment. nor anything else.
Neither do they endorse the in
famous doctrine of necessary
evils" nor the no less infamous
doctrine. that laws for the pro-
motion OF virtue and sobrietv.
cannot be enforced. Praying
people in a word. are not an
arcEists. }. h. Gambel.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26
DUG DRILLED WELLS
They Are Very Dangerous to the
Health Of Your FamiIy-Typhoid
Not Uncommon Result

Although there are very few
wells Of this kind in the Plains
section of the Avalanche's circu-
lation, still there are many of our
readers who live in sections Of
the country where such are prob
ably numerous, and for the bene-
fit Of them, we reproduce the
following which is sent to us
from the United States Depart
ment Of Interior, through that
departments press bulletin.
Almost any community in
which wells have been drilled
can boast Of a number Of COM
bination dag and drilled wells.
The owners congratulate them
selves on their wisdom in utiIiz-
ing an old dug well fifteen,
twenty or thirty feet in depth.
and drilled through the bottom
Of this 10 a good flow Of deep
water. The cost of drilling that
twenty or thirty feet has been
saved certainly an economy
worth considering. As a matter
IF fact. this combined dug and
irilled well is a practicularly
dangerous type. Ii may readily
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

II there is anything we desire
above all other things. il is TO be
broadminded and liberal. We
have no use for prejudices and
narrowness. be il one party or
another. This is good world
10 live in. but II can be- made a
great deal better. We believe
that human nature is naturally
good. and that sooner or later il
will throw of the selfishness that
is the cause Of the misery Of toe
down trodden. We believe in
the religion Of humanity. in the
brotherhood Of the race. No
man owns a muzzle Tor us. We
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

are poor as Jobs turkey. prob
ably always will be but we are
rich in one thing the indepen-
dence 10 speak our honest
thought. No man stays very
long in this world; and he should
tIy and make il better for having
lived m II. In TIE long run il
will yield more happiness than
any other course. There is no
better friend that can attend a
man at his death than the con
sciousness that he has tried 10 do
right These may be old
fashioned IDEAS. but they are
good enough for US. TX.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

What America needs more
than railway extension. and
western irrigation. and bigger
wheat crops, and a merchant
marine, and a new navy. is a
revival Of piety. the kind father
and mother used 20 have piety
that counted it good business 10
stop for daily family prayer
before breakfast, right in the
middle Of harvest. that quit field
work a half hour earlier Thurs
Gay night, so as'to get the chores
done and 90 10 prayer meeting.
That's what we need now 20
clean the country Of filth. Of
graft, and Of greed. petty and
big, Of worship Of fine houses and
big lands. and high offices. and
grand social functions. Wal
Street Journal.
Who would have expected such
a statement from such a source
That Wall Street Journal is on a
hot trail. is beyond despute
When business and social fads
the lives Of ths,eias-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26
Suffers Defeat

The high school team went
down 70 Lubbock Saturday and
played a game of foot ball with
the Lubbock team. which result
ed in a victory for Lubbock. the
score being % TO 0. Plainview
News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26
Ask Sbi& & WAY

How you cay gsca piano, a
diamond npS and parlor set,
absOlutelyfree. Ia AZ
Herman L. Thomas and wife
are the proud parents # a fine
glrl baby which made its appear
ance at their home last Saturday
afternoon. This is the first
child in the home. and also the
first grand-child of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

breed malarial fever or even
typhoid fever, which is more
prevalent in the country than
even in the overcrowded cities,
inspite Of the supposed pure
water supply Of nearly all farm
ing sections. Such a well is all
the more dangerous because it is
fancied 10 be safe. Although
the water encountered by the
deep well may be perfectly pure
at the start, contamination may
take place almost Immediately
by the entrance, especially after
rains, of seepage water into the
open well and thence into the
easing of the drilled well. The
remedies are obvious. Either
the casing should be carried TO
the surface of the outside ground.
or at least above the highest
Level ever reached by the water.
or the open well should converted
into a water-tight system by
a thick coating of
cement over both sides and
bottom.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26

j. +. Thomas, and the grand
parents are almost as proud as
the parents themselves.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-10-26
Notice

Pasturagf for stock. Good
grass and water. Races reason
able. Stock called forl when de-
sired. Phons G0A-1 c. Ne
Crummens. 30 tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
M. e. CHURCH NOTES.

The Epworth league of the NJ. E.
church has planned continuation
of the nut social held in the base
ment Of the church short time ago.
The young people Of the church
and congregation are hereby sub
poened to appear at the church par
lors ON Friday evening, December s,
promptly at 7:45, by order Of the
social committee.
The first quarterly conference of
the NJ. E. Church will be held in
the church parlors on Tuesday even
ing, December ~. District Superin-
tendent A. NJ. Bilhngsley, D. D., l.:
the chair. All members Of the quar-
terly conference are requested to be
present. tlsll-
Quarterly love feast Sunday morn
ing at $3.50. Preaching service at
1890, followed by the sacrament o.
the Lords supper. The pastor will
preach on the Bible teaching con-
corning the sacraments. Sunday
morning, December 10, the subject
will be the Sacrament OF the Lords
Supper. Sunday morning, December
II, Baptism. All are invited to hear
these sermons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
NEW TIME CARD ON ILLINOIS
CENTRAL.

A new time card went into effect
on the Illinois Central last Sunday
morning, December 8. The changes
in the passenger schedule are as fol-
lows:
Going east-Train No. leaves at
1883 a. NJ instead Of 2:O5 a m.
reaching Chicago at the same time,
$3.50 a. IN. No. 402 leaves here at
600 a. m. instead OF 3:41 a. m. and
arrives at Chicago at 12:45 p. m.
Trains Nos. and meet here as be.
fore but their time is 3:35 p. m. in
stead Of $40 p. m. as heretofore.
Train No. leaves here at 1903 a.
m. instead Of 1925 a. m.
Going west-Train No. 401 the ST.
Paul and Minneapolis limited leaves
here at 1884 p. m. instead OF 11:41
y. m.
South from Chicago, The Florids
train. the Seminole Limited, leaves
Chicago at SIS p. m. instead Of 9 p.
m. Thus making good connections
with No. 6 from Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
MRS. P. S. MORGAN.

Mrs. P. S. Morgan, mother Of S.
II. Morgan Of this city, died last
week at her home at Glendale, North
Dakota, at the age of eighty years
The deceased was one of the early
settlers OF Delaware county, having
resided in the vicinity Of Golden be-
fore her removal to South Dakota.
She lis survived by seven children
S. H. Morgan OF this city; William
Morgan of Glendale, N. D.; E. M,
Morgan OF Desmet, s.. D.; E. J,
Morgan of Landon, South Dakota;
Mrs. Hattie Sheppard of Wessinstor
Springs, South Dakota, and Mrs. w,
T. Full OF Rivert, Texas. Besides
her children she leaves twenty-siS
grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren, to mourn her death
Funeral services were conducted at
Glendale, N. D., and interment in
the cemetery near that city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
TO STOP PRoMIscUoUs DisTRI
BUTTON OF FREE SAMPLES !,
OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

That samples Of drugs and patent
medicines continue to be scattered
over town on. porches and in vehicles
is causing the city officials consid-
cradle annoyance. On Saturday last
the town was thoroughly sampled
With certain patent variety Of
headache tablet. In each package
We're four sample tablets and it is
said that several hundred packages
were distributed about town. The
Democrat understands that the pack
ages We're not distributed on the
authority or with the knowledge OF
any Of the local dealers. 1t is un-
derstood that the manufacturer whose
residence is in Detroit. Michigan, ar
ranged with some one locally to do
the distributing.
The throwing about Of samples OF
drugs or medicines Is strictly pro-
hibited by law and the authorities
have determined to put an end to
this practice. The law says:
THAT it shall be unlawful for
any person, firm, company or corpor~
alton, either in person OF by agent,
to deposit any sample OF any drugs
Or medicines upon any porch, lawn.
in any vehicle or any other place
where such drugs or medicine might |
be picked up by children or other
person; and as penalty provides
that; Any person, firm. company,
corporation, or agent thereof violat-
ing the provisions of the act, shall
De guilty of misdemeanor.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

supreme judge will be heartily en-
dorsed by all who are familiar with
his record as Judge of the Tenth
Judicial district. He would bring to
the position not only profound
knowledge Of law and legal prece-
dents, gained through long and sue
cessful practice at the bar, but what
is almost as essential, an Unsuitable
appetite for work coupled with the
physical ability to- indulge it to the
limit. The best interests of the
state will be served by the promo
ton of Judge Ransier to the import
ant office for which his name is now
presented.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
DISTRICT COURT.

The Delaware District court con-
vened in this city Monday with Hon.
Chas. E. Ransler presiding. The
petit jury was excused until mex
Monday when they will report for the
trial Of cases.
The following cases have been set
down for trial and it is probable
that some others may be tried this
term:
Monday, December II. Perkins VS..
Tharp.
Monday, December H. Lindsay VS.
Porter.
Tuesday, December 70. Re!chen VS.
Danford.
Tuesday, December 12 Steele VS..
Koopman.
The following business has been
disposed Of:
Equity. 4
Isabel Crooke VS.. Drell Crooke,
Trial to court. Plaintiff granted di.
vorce from defendant and given judg.
ment for $3.50 alimony Judgment
against defendant therefor and costs.
Ethel Shower VS.. Reuben Shower
Trial to court. Plaintiff granted de
cree of divorce and judgment for ali
mony according to stipulation on file
Judgment against defendant for costs
| Plaintiff awarded custody of minor
child, Howard Floyd Shower. De
PENDANT to have privilege of seeing
child at reasonable times.
Lydia Clute vs.. Gene Clute. Tria
to court. Marriage between plain
tiff and defendant is annulled a.
prayed. Decree to be entered on pay
ment of costs.
Prob ate.
Estate of Phillip Clark. Hearin!
on examination set for December IA.
Estate of Maggie Nachtman. Gee
w. Durham appointed temporary ad
ministrator to determine claim Q
John Nachtman..
Estate of Henry Wesche. Fina
report approved. Executor dischar:
ed and his bond released.
Estate of Edward Clifton. Will ad
mitted to probate. q
Estate OF Marie Oeh1er. Report Q
distribution approved. Administered
discharged and bond released.
Guardianship of Geo. H. Harrison
Objections to final report is to b
heard by the court to-day, Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
DAY SERVICE BEGINS.

Manchester for the first time now
enjoys day service for lighting and
power purposes. Through the enter
prise of the Manchester Light, Heat
and Power company this change has
been brought about and it will re
suit in a great convenience especial
y to users of electricity for power
Electric flat irons, washers, sweep
ers and other household conveniences
will now become popular with the
housewife and the electric motor will
eventually supplant every gasoline
engine in the business part Of town.
In the retail stores and down tow1,
offices the day light service will be
a great convenience.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
OBITUARY RECORD
OF PAST Week ||
DAVID WAUGH, WELL KNOWN
MANCHESTER RESIDENT DIED
MONDAY.
PROMINENT FARMER CALLED
PROMINENT FARMER
Thomas Williamson Of Adams Town
ship Called. Mother of S. n.
Morgan Passes Away.
DAVID WAUGH.

After a brief illness David Waugh
departed this life at his home in
this city last Monday morning.
Mr.. Waugh was horn in the coun-
ty Tyrone. Ireland, on December >,
1924, and emig1ated to this country
in l849. He was united in marriage
to Miss Mary E. Van Duzer on De
cember 80, 1852. at Watkins, New
York. In 1867 he came to this
county with. his family, and purchas-
ed large farm in Hazel Green town
ship. upon which he resided for
many years and continued to own I'M
til the time OF his death. Five chill
dren were born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Waugh, only two CT whom, James
Milton of Chicago and Mamie E. of
Manchester, survive. Mrs. Waugh
also survives her husband. Had Mr.,
Waugh lived until the 9th day OF
this month he would have attained
the goodly age of 81 years, He ou.-
lived his eight brothers and wv
sisters, and no member Of his fam
lily can recollect OF his ever being
confined. to bed by sickness until s
or 8 days before his death.
y Mr.. Waugh was a kind and indrs
trious man, a good neighbor, end
9utKul and affect'ona'a husband an
father,
The funeral will be held at tn
family home on Franklin street at
p. m. Wednesday. Rev. w. H. En-
sign, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. will preach the sermon. and
interment will be in Oakland GENE
terry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
AN HonoRED CITIZEN CALLED.
Thomas Williamson Passes Away
Tuesday Morning.

Thomas Williamson, one Of the
early settlers of Delaware county.
died at his home two and one-hals
miles west OF Ryan Tuesday mcrntne,
November 2Sth.. Through bout his Ions
life he had enjoyed the best 0
health and It was only during tn
past year that he. was afflicted viii;
the disease which finally resulted in
his death. go
The deceased was born in county
Monaghan, Ireland, in 1892, and was
70 years Of age at the time Of hi
death He came to this country in
1855, locating in Pittsburg, Penn
sylvania. In 1859 he was united ir
marriage to Mary Beatty, and they
removed to Delaware county and lc-
Gated on the farm where he resided
until his death. His wife died in
1898. He afterwards married Mary
Reynolds of Coggon, who survive
him. To the first union was born
eleven children, seven of whom are
living: Thomas Of Happy, Texas;
Mrs. John H. Barnicle and Anna
Williamson of Cedar Rapids; VIII
Of Washta, Iowa; Henry of Seattle,
Washington; Mrs. Allen NJ. Pierce Of
Rogers, Arkansas; James of Ryan.
Mr.. Williamson was a hard work
ing, honest and upright citizen,
kind and considerable neighbor ans
a man whose memory will be reVer-
ed among those who knew him best
The funeral will be held at ten
o'clock Friday morning at the Silver
Creek church and will be conducted
by the pastor, Rev. D. G. Perry. me
singing will be rendered by a Man
chester choir.-Ryan Reporter
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
ALL READY FOR CHRISTMAS.

Everything is ready now for the
Christmas shopper at Anders &
Phillips store according to their an
nouncement in this issue. Presents
for men, women and children to fit
any purse. Read what they say OF
their bargain counters and other gift
offerings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

urday in Dubuque
Mrs. Earl Davis is visiting will
friends at Dubuque.
Mrs. A. w. Stearns was Du
buque visitor Monday.
Hugh Clemens Is business Wis
itor in Dubuque today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dmba,
were Dubuque visitors Monday.
Howard OBrien of independence
was a Manchester visitor Friday.
y. w. Brazelton Of Ryan was a
business visitor in this city Monday.
Miss Jennie McCarren spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Chicago
-Gildner tells one way to reduce
the high cost of living in his ad
this week. Read it.
Mrs. Maud Langridge and Miss
Jennie Holmes spent Monday with re-
atives at Earlville.
Some timely suggestions for hol-
iday shopping are contained in A. D.
Browns change Of ad in this paper.
Read it.
Miss Ruth Brock of Marshalltown
spent the latter part OF last week at
the home Of her friend, Mss Lydia
Hedlund.
Mrs. Ida Heath of Quasqueton
visited in this city last week, a guest
at the home Of her daughter Mrs. C.
C. Yoder.
Miss Mable sibert went to
Rochester Minnesota, Sunday after
noon for a consultation with the
Drs. Mayos.
-Amsden has am advertisement in
this weeks issue that will be of
interest to those looking for Christ
mas bargains.
MIR. and Mrs. W. J. Taber and
family leave next week for Topeka.
Kansas, where they will spend the |
OF the winter.
Miss Elizabeth Suert returned to
her home at Monona Monday after a
weeks visit in this city, a guest at
The home Of her sister, Mrs. W. E.
Bowen,
Dan Barnd, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Barnd, is suffering from an at:
'ack OF appendicitis at his home on
she West Side. His many frien,.s
nope for his speedy recovery.
Miss Opal Camery. who has been
Employed as stenographer at the
Dairy City creamery for the past
rear, has resigned her position there,
md returned to her home at Thaer
MIR. David L. Wiley and Miss
4ena Taft, both OF Cedar Rapids,
we're united in marriage by Rev. j.
J. Black at the Methodist parsonage
n this city Wednesday, November
9, 1911.
Mrs II. c. Parsons and children
f Watertown, South Dakota. arrived
ere last week for visit at the
ONE Of her mother, Mrs. Abner Dun
am. DR.. Parsons is expected here
'rday for a short visit and before
eturning home, they will visit with
elatives at Kansas City.
At a meeting OF the X. Of P.
odge Monday evening the following
Ulcers were elected for the ensuing
ear: M. Of w., J. H. Stewart; c.
J., NJ. J. Yoran; V. c., T. N. Ar
old; Prelate, Geo. w. Newman; NJ.
t A., L. Matthews, jr.; K. Of R.
nd S., G. E. Bunker; M. of E., A.
!. Philip; l. G., w. Robbins, 0. G.,
/. F. McEwen; Trustee, F. F. Cary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
STIMPSON-MAY.

Miss Mable Simpson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Simpson, and Mr..
John May. son of DR.. and Mrs. J. A.
May We're united in marriage by Rev.
J. Fl Moore, Thursday evening, No
vember %, 1911. The Democrat joins
their friends in Wishing them all
future happiness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
WANTED,
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION
To the Voters Of the Independent
School District of Manchester, De-

School District of Manchester, Del
aware County, Iowa:
Notice is hereby given that a spec
ial meeting of the voters of the In.
dependent School District of Man
chester. Delaware county, Iowa, will
be held in the council rooms in the
city of Manchester, Iowa, on
Tuesday, December IL, 1911,
at which the polls will be open at
one o'clock p. m. and close at six
o'clock p. m. of said day. At said
meeting at said time and place the
following question will be submitted
to and determined by the voters OF
said district:
''Shall the Independent School
District of Manchester. Delaware
County, Iowa, issue bonds in the
sum OF Twenty-four Thousand
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Meyers
and Mrs. Margaret Meyers of Cedar
Rapids, We're guests at the o. A.
Durham home the latter part of last
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
THE TOY STORE.

The Variety store now offers ev-
erything in the shape of Christmas
toys. Attention is directed to the adj
vertisement in this issue giving infor>
nation and particulars which viii as
sist in making your choice Ct Chstst.
mas rrcaanAa