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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Interesting Pines,

Some people have found pipe co
lecting fascinating hobby. A BIZ
mingham enthusiast, William Braggt
died some years ago, leaving a collet
ton Of seven thousand pipes, eac
one different from the other Tn
gems Of the collection were tn
BroseIey clays, of which there wer
four hundred specimens. Pipes wer
made at Broseley long before the il
PRODUCTION of tobacco into this cour
try, for the medicinal smoking Of ne
tive herbs, and some of the clays /
the Bragge collection were said to b
500 years old. It also included earl
knockrOgheny pipes-the Irish clay
which Tennyson preferred above a
others.-London Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

er goin' along an seed dat chicken
er settin' on dat limb what had ice all
over it, an de chicken sho' wus cole.
Den my matched kineheartedness
whut I done tole you about, got de
bes' Nv me an I done put de plank
'Iongside Nv de chicken. An he sho'
wus grateful fur dat warm plank TO
stan on. Now l never noticed dat de
en- Nv de plank whut was on de
groun' wus il de bag. an when de
chicken step on dat plank de law Nv
grabbertation done kotch holt er him
an throwed him In de bag. Well. boss,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

chicken. My natchel hneheartedness
an de law OBJ grabbertation done put
de chicken in de bag"
A further explanation being deem
ed necessary by the magistrate, the
prisoner stated:
I wus a7goin' through de lumber
yard an picked up er plank. 1t didn't
have no ticker value an de white
folks amt er goin' ter grudge de pore
niger de plank. amt took no no
tice dat de plank wus warm. l had er
bag under my arm, too. disremem-
bers whut I had de bag fur, but I wus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
NEGRO PLEADED NOT GUILTY
Gravitation Responsible for APP
parent Theft Of Chicken.

A negro was once hailed into court
in a Mississippi town for the theft of
fancy chicken. The chicken IN Ques-
ton was in the bag in which 1t was
found at the time of the arrest When
asked If he had anything to say in
his own defense. the negro replied;
% cn'se l is / amt stole dat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
CHAPTER XIII.
The Becoming End.


Why did you interfere?" asked
Newbold when at last he got his
breath again, of Maitland who still
held him firmly although restraint was
now unnecessary, the heat and fire of
his passion being somewhat gone out
Of him. q meant to kill him"
He'd oughter die sure huff" draw
led old Kirkby, rising from where he
had been kneeling by Armstrong;
side" but I don't knows how you're
bound to be his executioner. He's all
right now, Miss Enid" said the old
man. 'Here'-he took a pillow from
the bed and slipped it under his head
and then extending his hands he lift
ed the excited almost distraught wo-
man to her feet" faint fittin' for you
10 tend on him"
on" exclaimed Enid, her limbs
trembling, the blood flowing away
from her heart, her face deathly white,
fighting against the faintness that
came with the reaction. while old
Kirkby supported and encouraged Ler.
4 thank God you came. don't know
what would have happened if you had
not"
Has this man mistreated you?"
asked Robert Maitland suddenly. tight
ening his grip upon his hard breath
ing but unresisting passive prisoner.
No. no" answered his niece. He
has been everything that q man should
De"
And Armstrong" continued her
uncle.
No, not even he"
q came in time. thank Cod" ejacu-
lated Newbold.
BY this time Armstrons, had recov-
cred consciousness. To his other
causes for hatred were now added cha
grin, modification, shame. He had
been overcome. He would have been
dead man and by Newbolds hands,
il the others had not interfered. He
almost wished they had let his en-
envy alone. Well. he had lost every
thing but a chance for revenge on
them al
she has been alone here with this
man in this cabin for a month" he
said thickly. I was willing to take
her in spite of that. but"
He made that damned suggestion
before" cried Newbold, his rage re-
turning, 4 don't know who you
are"
My name is Robert Maitland, and
am this girls uncle"
III
could only swear"
1T isn't necessary to swear any
thing" answered Maitland serenelv.
Il know this child. and believe I'm
beginning to find out this man"
Thank you, Uncle Robert" said
Enid gratefully, coming nearer to him
as she spoke. No man could have
done more for me than Mr.. Newbold
has, and no one could have been more
considcrate of me. AS for you" she
turned to Armstrong. who now slowly
got to his feet, your insiuuations
against me are on par with your
charges against the dead woman. be
meath contempt"
What did he say about herr" asked
old Kirkby.
You know my story?" asked New
bold
Yes.
He said that my wife had been I'M
faithful to me-with him-and that he
had refused to take her back. Great
God!"
And it was true" snarled Arm
psrung.
It was all Maitland could do to
check NewboId's rush. but in the end
it was old Kirkby who most effectively
interposed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Picture on the ereenbaeks.

One summer during the administra-
ton of Secretary Chase, when the
treasury was more than usually low,
he had occasion to visit some troops
that had not been paid off for a long
time. Among the men was one with
whom he was acquainted, but did not
seem to recognize the Secretary,
whereupon he introduced himself
ooh, yes. you're Mr. Chase, Secre-
tary of the Treasury. It's so long
since we have seen your picture thai
I had almost forgotten you"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
What She Said

How well you iook!"
DO you think SOP
yes, indeed, I do. I never saw you
looking better in my life"
Tn so glad to hear you say so /
hope you mean it."
4 really do. Only the other night
l was saying to my husband that
there are a lot of woman I know who
aren't half so old as you that don't
look nearly so young. Detroit Free
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Rerliners Are Snnhdars

The people of Berlin are becoming
freer spenders and less saving, ac-
cording to figures just published. The
number of depositors in city savings
oanks has decreased $3.50 in the last
year. The amount of increase in de
posits for the year, which is now $685.
600, is only one-third the amount paid
in interest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Death Pate the Same.

''The death rate is no greater in the
army than it is in civil life" observed
one Of the preacher regiment, in a
tone calculated to elicit a hot denial.
''What is the rate?" quietly asked
another preacher"
"One death TO every person"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Slow Courtship.

Bings-Funny, isn't it, how a citys
atmosphere and habits leave marks
on it's inhabitants?
Jingo-Yes. Of course you connect
Pittsburg and the smoke?
Bings-Oh, MOI A Philadelphian,
aged eighty, has just been Tilted by a
spinster in that city, aged seventy
fvG.-Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Matters Of the Memory.

Savages have good memories. They
rarely make a false or erroneous mo
ton. They have mastered their sur
roundings and there are no new
things to distract their attention.
They keep their memory cells IN
crowded The civilized man IS at a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Hard Work 70 Flnd Publisher.

It is not generally known that ]. 2
Shorthouse had some difficulty in ge'
ting his famous historical romance
John Inglesant," into print.
ShorthOuse was engaged ten year
in writing the book, and every pag
as he wrote it he submitted to tn
discriminating criticism Of his wife
When the story was finished no pub
Usher would accept it Four year
passed away and then Shorthouse rt
solved to publish 100 copies at hi
own expense. When this was done
copy came into the hands Of Alexar
der Macmillan, who recognized tn
merit Of the novel, and published #
with the result that all the worb
knows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

great disadvantage. He sees some
new thing every hour. His brain cells
are a veritable. dancing. whirling,
seething nest Of memories It is not
any great wonder that he cannot re-
call the one he needs just when no
needs IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
DIVIDING the Burden

Two weary, foot-soTe stragglers
asked a native how far ahead the regi-
ment was camped.
Eight miles, l reckon"
well, come on then. Jimmy; that's
only four miles apiece"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
10 Be Near His Brother.

Morris Quinn was so insistent upon
enlfsting in the 18th MINI. that he
was asked the reason why.
Sure, an it's so l can be near me
brother Dinny, VINO is in the 17tF
Mimi" was his reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

The Oregon Agricultural college at
Corvallis, Ore, is Boosting Of the first
course in highway chemistry that has
ever been offered in any college in
the world. Professor John Fulton OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

hit seemed Ike de han Nv Providence
done put de chicken in de bag, an l
jus took him an walked of wild him,
but boss, l amt never stole dat chick
en-. Deed never did,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

We have generally noticed that the
woman who talks the loudest about
her starved soul always wants the
thickest piece of steak.-Washington
Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Enouoh for One Nioht.

Enthusiast lat musical recitaD-
we shall hear more of this young man,
Sufferer-Not tonight, l hope!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26
Real Anaeriran Cat

a New York publishing firm whose
premises occupy the sixth and sew
enth floors Of one of the city's SKY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

the chemistry department has take,
this step as a result Of the increase.
includes both physical and chemics
tests of tars, bituminous products, as
phaI-s and all mixtures such - sands
gravels, rocks and other ingredients @
the modern highway. Concrete testin
and tests Of the chemical changes i
all these substances by exposure an
weather viii form an important par
of the work, SIS well as the chemica
study OF surface protection, such
viscous oils.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces lniamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, pc a bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

A woman's headaches are natural;
mans are usually acquired
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

A banana peel on the sidewalk is
standing invitation to sit down
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-09-26

YOU CAN CURE CATARRH
By using Coles CarlDlisalve. 1t is a most
effective remedy. All druggists. 25 and SOC. ADV.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
H. D. KIRNISE, PIONEER JEWEL
 FRS HOLIDAY GREETINGS.

The happy Christmas time is fast approaching and again we take pleasure in inviting you to call and inspect our immense line of
 HOL.ID AY GOOD s.
 The increase in our business and patronage during the past year has stimulated us to still greater efforts for the coming season.
 We are now showing a stock which is as comprehensive and fault less as intelligent selection and ac- curate knowledge of trade needs can make it.
 Our line shows Novelty, Variety, Quality. An early visit to our store will acQuaint you with all the new and beautiful articles and prove an inspiration to glft-giving,
 We are going to give five beauti- ful Christmas presents to our pa irons Dec. 24th, g p. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
A SKAGWAY PIONEER
 TALKS OF THE TOWN

E. J. Shaw, a pioneer of Skag' way, from it's earliest days, is in town, accompanied by Mrs. Shaw At The Empire office today Mir Shaw talked with the proprietor about the early days of the Lynn canal town, where they met for the first time away back in 1897.
 "Of course our population has de creased largely since the rush days" Mir. Shaw said, but we have a substantial town just the same. The town is prosperous, and we are jogging along in a comfort able way. Every person is able tc make a living and poverty is moi known. The outlook for the fu' ture, l believe is good"
 MT. Shaw will remain here unti next week, and will return again early in January as a witness in case to be tried at this term o court.-Juneau Empire
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
Hows THIs7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case Of catarrh that caE not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. .F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
 We. the undersigned have known .F. J. Cheney for the past IS years, Toledo. o.
 and believe him perfectly honorable ln all business transactions, and fin ancially able to carry out any obliga tlons made by his firm. Walilng, Kin nan & Marvin, Wholesale druggists O
 Halls Catarrh cure Is taken Intern. ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for const patiion
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You wm Mako No Mistake G You
 Follow This Advice.

You VIII Mnko No Mistake h You
 Follow This Advice.
 Never neglect your kidneys.
 If you have pain in the back, urinary disorders, dizziness aud nervousness, it's time to act and no time to experiment. These are frequently symptoms of kidney trouble, and a remedy which is recommended for the kidneys shodid be taken in time.
 Deans Kidney Pills are good remedy to use. It has acted effect ively in many eases in this vicinity
 Can Alaskan residents demand further proof than the following tes- timonial?
 k. G. Beaumont, 6S5 c st., Eureka, Cal, says For a long time I had a bad case Of kidney and bladder trouble. The kidney secret ions were too frequent in passage and I suffered a great deal from backache. that was especially severe at night. l applied plasters to my back and used ether remedies, but without receiving any noticeable benefit. Happening Co see an ar ticle in the papers about Doau s Kidney Pills, procured the rem edy. I began using it and in a short time my kidneys were restor- cd to a normal condition. I have used five boxes of Deans Kidney Pills and can say that am cured. As I did not take any other remedy at the same time, l give the full credit for my cure to Doan's Kidney Pills"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buf- falo, New York, sole agents for the United Stayes.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
WILL GIVE PRESENTS
 TO ALL CHILDREN

The Christmas Tree committee of the Arctic Brotherhood have not the time Co look up the names of all the children under fifteen years old in Skagway, and as they do not wish to miss anyone, the com mittee asks all parents and guard ians to send them the names of their children so that the little ones may be made happy on Christmas by receiving presents.
 Names may be left with Tony Dortero or the Skagway Daily AL askan, or sent by mail to the Arc tic Brotherhood Christmas Tree committee. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
CONGRESS DOESN'T FAVOR
THE COMMERCE COURT

Washington, Dec 1O-Congress Is making another attempt to hold up the appropriation for the Com merce Court. The appropriation bill was killed in the house yester- day and will likely meet the same fate in the Senate.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

There will be a regular meeting of the A. B's tonight. All mem bers are earnestly desired to be present.
 The Hegg arrived in port from Haines yesterday afternoon, sailing later in the evening. She brought up several officers with their wives from the fort
 Two new wireless poles were erected today for Postmaster Kin dell's station. They are about 100 feet in height and will greatly in- crease the capacity of his plant,
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

From this date on an calls intend ed for Henry FTiedenthal, the Inde- pendent ExpreSsman should be made 10 seyen-six (76) and your call VIII receive immediate attention. He as discontinued his office at the Bough- ton Cigar Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
BIG ONES CALLED
 TO AN ACCOUNTING

Washington, Dec. 10-Rosewater, Hearst and Grosvenor are to testi- fy regarding their campaign con tributions. The campaign commit tee meets this week to begin the annual report.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
NEW PURE FOOD EXPERT
 TO SUCCEED DIR, WILEY

Washington, Dec. iO-Dr, Chas. Asberg has been named by the president to succeed Dr. Harvey W. Wiley as chief chemist of the U. s. department of agriculture,
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

Hand painted dinner cards, favors score cards, in water color or oil original and exclusive designs and local subjects supply on hand special work executed on short notice Mrs. Louise Milnes, with J Ikuta. skagway Mall orders re geive special attention. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
ALIAS SUMMONS FOR PUBLICA-
 TON.

Nes lANNa 70 " ta@Ar Willis D. Boone,
 Defendant
 To Willis D. Boone, the above nam
 ed defendant.
 In the name of the United states of America, Greeting:
 You are hereby commanded to appear in the above entitled Court, holden at Skagway, in the Terri tory and Division aforesaid, and answer the complaint filed against you within thirty days from the 26th day of December, 1912, and if you fail to so appear and an- swer. the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed for in the complaint, which is filed in this cause, to-wit: For a judg- ment of the above entitled Court decreeing that plaintiff be granted an absolute divorce from said de- fendant. The complaint herein was filed in the office of the Clerk of the above entitled Court, at Skagway, on August 20, 1912. The order for the publication of this summons was issued at Juneau on October 2, 1912.
 In witness whereof l have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the above entitled Court, at Skagway, Alaska, this 18th day of November, 1912.
 E. W. PETIT,
 Clerk of the District Court.
 By Martin Conway,
 Deputy. CSEAL OF THE DISTRICT COURT II. B. LeFsvre,
 Attorney for Plaintiff,
 Skagway, Alaska. First publication Nov. 12, 1912. Final publication Dec. 24, 1912.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
 For 35c. you can get a wholesome, home cooked meal at the New Home Restaurant, 5th aveune, just off of Broadway.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
Like Trying Co Get Fid of Dnndrun
 NIIhnu. McrnIcide.

Iu,e Trying Co Get Fid of DnRdrun
 Witbou, HcrplCidc.
 Did gau ever see any one trying to wash themselves without soap or Wa,cT2
 IT you dId what would you say ot Gim2
 Tt is every bic as foolish Co try to get rid Cf DaudiuG anl Co prevent Bald ness by feeding tha germs which cause t with Cauthrarilss. Naseline. Glycer- nc grI similar substances which form Inc prir,f7aI ingredients Of most so- raUod Lair Ni~ors.
 Newbro's Tcr0Ictde Is successful be -ause it attacks and kills the parasitic germ which feeds on the hair roots. Tt Is the original and only genuine scalp rormirido manufactured.
 Sold by leading druggists Send i0c. in stamps for sample t5 The HoTplclds Co, Detroit Mich,
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent, Skagway
 One dollar bottles guaranteed.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

Food cooked as 1t should be at the White Pass Cafe" Only the best in the market Mrs. Orloff King, proprietress. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
sNokERs ATTENTION
H.roId HartNlgsen. suooessor

Harold Hartwigsen. successor N ". w. Boughton, has taken the agency for the justly famous
 FL INFINITO CLEAR
 HAVANA CIGARS. 500U just received from the fsc tory at Tampa, Fla If you want the best don't fsl to give these goods Q f-iI
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
SPECIAL FEATURE.

II. Rider Haggard's mystery mas terpiece complete in two reels
 SHE" Thursday and Friday at the Moving Picture Show. 5-t
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

None better and purer than Gib- Rye. Rainier and olympia Beer Orders by phone promptly delivered
 The Mascot
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
HAVANA CIGARS.

Olympia beer on draft at the Board of Trad9. This famous brew Is kept constantly fresh both on draft and ln bottles This is the time Co drink beer. Get it at the Board of Trade Bar, where the cell ebrated Rainier Beer is also kept ln bottles IT.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
BEAUTIFUL SytO VIEWS OF SkAGWAN

or vicinity, taken by Draper & Co 8 artists. These scenes represent all parts of Alaska. Home and gar dens and scenes Of the city, to- gether with views of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls Nothing could be more appropriate. And the cost is but
 9 CENTS EACH. Just one half the price usually charged. A thousand views to se- lect from.
 DRAPER & COMPANY.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

The best meals in whltehorse at the "White Pass Cafe," only white help employed Mrs Orloff King proprietress. u
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

Telblofard and Gibson Rye. Bud veIsCr. Blue Ribbon and Pale Rain ter Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

sle I5r home cooked meal quick. clean service. Where3 Al the New Home Restaurant, Fifth Aveuue haIf a minute from BrosdvS
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL AC-
 TDTrNT

NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL AC-
 COUNT.
 The undersigned administrator of the estate of Edward Harry Robert, deceased, having on the 25th day of November, 1912, filed his final ac- count in thc Court of the Commis- sioner for the District of Alaska, Division No. l, sitting in Probate at Slagway Precinct, before Martin Conway Esquire, Commissioner and ex officio Probate Judge, this, therefore, is notice that such Com missioner has ordered that Tuesday, January 2S, 1913, at 9 o'clock in the afternoon at his office in the Court House at snid Precinct, be the time and place for the hearing of said account. All parties at in terest are hereby notified to be there present to present their ob- iections to such final account and the settlement thereof.
 H. B. LIE vEvRE,
 Administrator First publication Tuesday, Nov ember 26, 1912.
 Final publication Tuesday, De cember r, 1912.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
CRAB MEAT COCK TAILS
 at The Pack Train Restaurant COAL.

Phone 76 for shaw's coal Henry Friedenthal CT
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS

In any quantity, on the half shell, first of the season, at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

Houses For Rent:-G. B. Wright North End. "
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
INEXPENSIVE HOLIDAY PRESENTS

We believe that the most appreciat- ed holiday present you could send to friends in the States would bo one Of the
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10
LOCAL BRIEFS
sKAawAY WEATHER REPORT

Resuln of the obssrvstion taken it Moore's Wharf at midnight, last night, a as follows;
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

Co Co the White Pass Cafe" for Che best meals in Whltehorss. Now under the management of Mrs Orlolf King. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-10

v.S..ve wrH1yr Va. -a