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ASTORIA. OREGON:
WEDNI-Sim 1FEBnUAKY 8. 1888
THE POIXT OF THE CASE.
Is beginning an article with the
above title, yesterdaj's Oregonian
says:
Tiie Astokian seems to think that
the differences which exist between
Portland and Pnget sound in the mat
ter of cram bhinments would bo over
come or nearly so "by loading the
wheat in deep water vessels at Asto
ria."
This is not a matter of thought
alone, nor unsettled discussion. The
statement has been proved by The
Astoriax and needs nothing here but
the emphasis of repetition.
It is a sufficient answer to this curi
ous assumption, that shippers have
not found it profitable to load at As
toria in tho past. If it were more
profitable to ship from Astoria the
business would always have been done
there.
So said tho Oregonian through all
the years.
Eight here the Oregonian misses
and has missed "tho whole point of
the situation."
In nil its arguments, the Oregonian
on this subject appears in the light of
an "advocate.
Wc ask it to give its attention to a
fonrotten factor the producer. We
ask it to rise to the existing require
ments, to the higher plane of the
needs and demands of the day, and,
ceasing to be the specious pleader for
the shipper, to look around a wider
horizon that which is best for the
commonwealtli.
Here is the peint: Whatever is best
for the state; whatever will leave the
most money, the greatest profit, with
the men that produce the crop; what
ever will leave tho minimum of toll,
of carriage charges, to the handlers
and middlemen and carriers: that, in
our judgment, is what is most requi
site: that should bo the aim and goal
of all who discuss this important sub
ject at this critical time.
It is not the question of "the ship
pers." They can and doubtless will
take care of themselves. Sentiment
cuts no figure in ledger accounts, and
locality is made secondary to proba
bility of profit. In citing what has
been, and arguing from analogy, that
that must continue, the OregonianCLe
ceives itself.
In all candor, and with tho utmost
sincerity, wo assert that if tho grain
shipping business of Portland is not
transferred to Astoria, the shippers
themselves will, in self-defense, be
compelled to do what Villard told
them they could do fivo years ago go
to the Sound. They cannot stay
where they are.
Wc have no jealousy of Port
land rather rdmiratiou for the
pluck with which it has fought a
losing fight and the way in which tho
Oregonian has made the best of an
inferior situation, but times change,
and it is puerile to stick to the point
of view of "the shippers" when that
view is a dissolving one, and the actu
al presence of sharp and disturbing
competition forces a direct and import
ant issue upon public attention.
But the Orcgonianraay retert: "You
arc begging the question. Prove, as
you 6ay yon can, that the wheat can be
loaded cheaper at Astoria than at
Portland and there will be a whole
sale and immediate exodu-? or ivhcat
shippers to your city."
This argument if mad 'a.d bo
again from tho shippers' 3t;. i . jolat.
It is doubtful if :.l Astoria
or Taconiu the shipper of
wheat would make as much
out of tho business iu brokerages,
handling, fees, agency, transfer, lolls,
etc, etc., as he has done in Portland,
but it is just this onerous tax that tho
traffic is trying to get clear of, and
just such exactions that will drive it
elsewhere. Where that else shall bo
is largely for Portland to decide.
Tho wheat can be loaded cheaper
for the producer at Astoria. Proba
bly with less profit to the shipper than
under a regime that is fast passing
away.
This is tho truo point of tho case:
the point that the Oregonian has
overlooked, or ignored, or forgotten.
In argument, one. must define his
terms, and note his opponents point
of view. The Astoria hastens
to disavow any antagonism or
opposition. It is willing to con
cede entire honesty and absolute
good intent to those who take differ
ent views on this very important mat
ter, and believes the Oregonian is
equally as well intentioned in this re
gard. But iti3not "a sufficient answer to
this curious assumption that shippers
have not found it profitable to ship
at Astoria in the past"
The Oregonian must rise to a high
er plain and discuss the question from
a broader standpoint than solely that
of "tho shippers." The producer,
competition, changed times, precede
"the shippers" and will be heard
from. '
A GREAT COXCESSIOX.
It was said of the Bourbons that
they never learned anything and nev
er forgot anything. This cannot be
said of the Oregonian. Yesterday,
in an article on the transit of grain to
the sea, it says:
"If it can be made cheaper to ship
grain from Astoria than from Port
land, then there is another advantage
for the Columbia river, over tho sound
route,as impdrtant for Portland as for
Astoria. This is a contest between
the sound and the river, and any cir
cumstance that will cheapen the car
riage from the basin to the sea by the
river route is important. Heretofore
it ha3 been found cheaper to load ves
sels at Portland than at Astoria, even
under all the disadvantages and
abuses of the river, but if it can be
made cheaper to load at Astoria, Port
land will not complain. More, Port
land must and will assist in every pos
sible way."
This is a great concession. It con
cedes what The Astobian has been
claiming for six years, and what the
Oregonian has up to the present time
decried and denied. It is more
than wo had expected tho Ore
gonian would admit, and incites
a hope that that journal, which
shows a desire to bo broad-minded
and fair, will eventually admit what
it certainly sees in common with oth
ersthat Astoria, and not Portland, i3
tho proper place for loading Oregon
and Washington wheat destined for
foreign ports.
What tho Oregonian says, as quoted
above, is manly and well meant, and
evinces that it has risen to tho re
quirements of the occasion.
A Surprise Party.
A pleasant surprise party was given
to Mrs. A. W. Mackenzie of San Fran
cisco at tho residence of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holden on Mon
day evening last The recipient of
the compliment was fairly taken by
the surprise which was cleverly ar
ranged by her former companions
and schoolmates. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by the partici
pants, among whom were II. C.
Thompson and wif", J. T. Ross and
wife, Charlton Fox and wife. Herman
Prael and wife, Mrs. G. W. Louns
berry, Mrs. J. C. Fox, Mrs. John
Hobson, Miss Lottie Goodell, Misses
Mary and Agnes Garner, Miss Minnio
Warren, Misses Nellie and Katio Fla
vel, the Misses Badollet, Miss Annio
Garner, Miss Josephine Bryce, Miss
Minnie Sherman, the Misses Pope,
Miss Trullicger, Miss Delia Hanson,
Miss Emma Sherman, Messrs. Geo.
Noland, D. Smith, Alsey Fox, S.
Smith, Fred. Barker, J. Caruthers,
V. JVlcliregor, J. Jtlidenaugb, Wm.
Sherman and others.
Worlli Knowing.
Mr. V. II. Morgan, merchant. Lake
City, Kin., was taken with a severe Cold,
attended with a distressing Cough and
running into Consumption in its first
stages, lie tried many so called jmpu
lar cough remedies and steadily gicw
worse. Was reduced in flesh, had diffi
culty in breathing and was unable to
sleep. Finally tried Dr. King's New
Discovery for Consumption and found
immediate relief, and after using alxnit
a half dozen bottles found himself well
and has had no return of the disease. No
other remedy can show so grand a rv
ord of cures, as Dr. King's New Discov
ery for Consumption Guaranteed to do
just what is claimed for it Trial bottle
tree at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug -.tore
Pass the TYord to Gen. Sheridan.
Tho discovery of a new and deep
channel at Colnmbia river bar, which
leads closo to Cape Hancock, opens
the way to the restoration of Fort
Canby. Onr senators and represen
tative in congress can now urge the
return of the garrison there, and with
bettor effect. Man the fort, and hold
it.Netc.-i.
Kcncirs Her Youth.
Mrs. Phoebe Cheslev. Peterson. Clav
Co., Iowa, tells the following story, the
truth of which is vouched for by the
residents of the tewn: "I am 7.1 years
oiu, nave ucen trouoieu with Kianey
complaint and lameness for manv
years: could not dress myself without
I neip. .ow 1 am tree lrom all pain and
soreness, anu am aoie to tto all mv own
housework. 1 owe my thanks to
Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely ail dis
ease and pain."
Try a bottle, only 50c at W. K. De
ment & Co.'s Drug Store.
Gambriiius Boer
And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa
loon, i cents.
Coffee and cake, ten cents, at Whit
comb & Mcuillas s.
, Lodging Uoutc to Kent,
And furniture for sale. For particulars
inquire at tins omce.
Any case of Croup can be oasily treat
ed and cured by usinu "The Child's
Couch Syrup." Full directions with
each packaue, which can only be pur
chased at Deinenl's drug store.
Frcsli Tnfl'j- Every Bay
At Johnson Brothers' Bakery.
Every mother is interested in know
ing that a special preparation for chil
dren, called "The Child's Cough Syrup"
is now for sale only at Dement's drug
store.
AH the patent medicines advertised
in this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery, and.toilet articles, etc-can
be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W.
Conn's drug store, opposite Ocidput
betel, Astoria.
A Sunny ltoom
With the comforts of a home, library,
etc. Apply at Holden House.
Telephone IrO-lgiii;; House.
Best Beds in town. Booms per night
60 and 25 cts., per week SI JO. Hew and
clean. Private entrance.
A FtrNXT WORLD.
m K& The
"srraR hard-
est "tough" in
lay nigh to the throes of
.loath, and the pains
which twisted his muscles were enongh
to shorten his breath. And another
came to console him, but called him a
'hardened wretch," and the "tough
reached down for a bootjack and "caught
him an ugly fetch." And strange as the
story seemeth, the first 'scaped deadly
ton while the other was killed with
the bootjack he was cured by St Ja
cobs Oil. So the Oil was true to Its
mission, but it's rather a sing'lar fact that
a wretch should live in spite of all and
a good man go to rack. We know not
whV these things should be, but of one
thing we are sure, that sprains or bruises
of any kind the Oil is sure to cure. As
the following testify: "Pittsburg, Pa.,
302 Wvlio ove., Jan. 29, 1837. One of
my workmen fell lrom a laauer iwemy
threc feet; sprained and bruised his
,. l.n.llv. He thought he could
not work for sir weeks. He used St
Jacons Oil and was cured in four days.
Franz X Goelz." "No. 51 Fletcher st,
Lowell, Mass.. Nov. 4. 18SG.-Suffered
with injury to my knee, which occurred
several years ago, and became chrome.
Treated by best physicians without per
manent benefit St. Jacobs Oil was used
and the knee is completely cured. N.
Howard Sawtelle." "Rush, Susque
hanna county, Pa., Dec U9, 18S6I
jumped from a high load and sprained
my ankle very badly. It was terribly
finollen and very painful. Bathed it
with St Jacobs Oil. Two days after
discarded crutch and cane; have" not
used them since; experience no incon
venience, no pain. S.R. McCain." "Pe
oria, 111., Juno 29, 1887. Over two
mouths ago fell on the ice, badly dis
locating my shoulder, causing great suf
lering. One application or St Jacobs
Oil gave me relief; one bottle gave final
enre. No return of pain. W.T. Dowdall,
postmaster." "Rarraboo Station, Wis.,
June 14, 1887. Have not felt the least
effects from my hurts since I was cured
three years ago. I fell from my engine
and struck my back ; thought the life
was knocked out of me. S, W. Dixon."
m
Oysters In Every Style
At the Central Restaurant, next to
Foard fc Stokes.
IViiutlcnl Almanacs,
And Pacific Coast Tide Tables, for sale
nt the New York Novelty Store.
Private Rooms.
At Whitcomb & McGHlas's restaurant,
for suppers, parties, etc. The best
cooked to order.
NEW TO-DAY.
A. B. & L. Association.
TIIETntRI) SERIESOF STOCKOFTHE
Astoria liulldlng and Loan Association
will he Issued April 1st, 1888. Subscriptions
are now open and will be received at the
secretary's office until that date.
W.L ROBR.
Secre'ary.
The Dancing Academy
CRAND
MASK CARNIVAL
AT LIBERTY HALL
Tuesday Evening, Feb. 14, 1888.
INVESTIGATING COMMITTER,
II. G.Smith. G.C. Fulton. Thos. Ryrie
Maskers' Blanks can only he procured
lrom Mr. B. S. Worsley.
Valuable prizes will be given for the best
sustained characters.
ADMISSION.
Oent Maskers 51 C3 Lady Maskers, Free.
" Spectators. 1 00 " Spectators. Ooc
Grand March at 0 o'clock.
Music by Prof. Utzlnger's Western Ama
teur Band Orchestra.
Notice.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOP.
any debts contracted without a written
order from me.
ROBEP.T CHRISTIE.
Astoria, Jan. 30, 1883.
Clatsop County Prohibition Parly
Convention.
mniS CONVENTION WILL MEET AT
jl Astoria on Saturday atternoon, Febru
ary nth, at 2 r. m at Rescue Club Hall.
The object o this Convention, is to elect
delegates to the Prohibition Partv Stat
Convention. All who favor the advance
ment oi rroniDiuon Dy means ol a political
party, are urged to be present.
JOHN ADAIR. Jit.
d-3t Chairman County Committee.
Lost.
ON BOARD OF TIIE "RONITA." BE
tween Astoria and Kalama, or on train
between Kalama and Portland, a morocco
purse containing about $500 in notes and
currency. Finder will be lluerally rewarded
by returning the same to Thkastorian
office.
There were three notes, one for Saw, pay
able to the order of M. C. W. Feldbers
payment of the notes has been stooivri.
M.C. W. FKLDBbKO.
Notice.
a HIE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
. the Frocresslve Land and Building As
sociation will be held iu Liberty Hall on the
second Saturday evening (mh) in February.
lSSS.at7:30 o'clock. '
, ,. !" BLOUNT, rres.
W. B. ROSS, Secretary.
Notice to Fishermen.
A NY FISHERMAN WHO OWNS A BOAT
xv ana nei win una it to his benefit.
If he
will communicate with A. MUTTON,
Sec'y C. R. F. P. Union,
Astoria. Jan. 20, 18S8.
-THE-
STEAMER WMUSKI,
JOHN G. BLAKE, Master,
Is ready for business, and will do Towing or
BUSINESS OF ANY KIND
On the River, at reasonable rate. Head'
quarters at Gray's Wharf.
J. a. D. GRAY,
Agmt.
m
Ross
Opera
House
Wednesday, Fab. 8th, 1888.
Eichards & Pringle's
Hearted li the Emperor of the Minstrel
Woilil.
Billy Kersands,
Supported bj tlirrUllaiitYoun;Coinedlan.
George Jackson m
And a Coterie of Colored Stars.
Grand Street Parade by The Georgia
Silver Oomet Band
Reserved Seat - - - il oo
Family Circle ----- 75
Gallery - - - 50
Uox Sheet open for the sale of Eeserveil
Seats thl morning, 10 A. M., at the New
York Novelty More.
Concomly St.,
Foot of Jackson, Astoria.
General
Or
Machinists anfl Boiler Maters.
Land and Marine Engines
BOILER WORK.
Steamboat Work and Cannery Woih
A SPECIALTY-.
Castings of all Descriptions Made
to Order at Short Notice.
, President.
J. 6. Hustlkk, ..... -..Secretary
I. W. Cask, Treasurer.
JOHN Fox. . Sutierintendent.
The Oregon Bakery
A. A. CLEVELAND, l'rop'r.
Good Bread, Gate and Pastry
None but the Rest Materials Used.
Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers
Bread delivered In any part of the city.
Seaside Bakery.
Bcstniiin RrviKl uikI
CAKES OF ALL KINDS,
Manufacturers of Fine Candles.
AND
Ornamental Confectionery
And Ice Creams.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Candles.
JOJINSO.V. ItltON.
S.AKNDT& FEIirHEK
ASIOUIA. - ORKOON.
The Pioneer Machine Shop
BLACKSMITH
SHOH-ja
Boiler Shop JS"
11 kinds of
ENGINE, CANNERY,
AND
STEAMBOAT W0S&
Promptly attended to.
A itic-t.Uty made of repAlrlu;;
CANNERY DIES,
FOOT OK I.AKAYKTTK STRK.hT
Is one of the greatest blessings when you
have It under control. If you build your
fire In one of those Masee Ranges or one of
those Acorns or Argandsat John A. Mont
gomery's, vou will find It a pleasure to pre
pare a meal, or If you get one of those Heat
ers vou will find them to bo clean and eco
nomical and an ornament to your parlor. If
you intend getting a range or a heater don't
lall to look at hl3 tock. You should call In
see his beautiful Ornamental Coal Vases
Van Dusen & Go.
DEALERS IN
Hardware and Ship Chandlery,
Pure" Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine.
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails.
Agricultural' Implements, Sewing
Machines, Paints, Oils,
Astoria Iron Works
Fire!
F N
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IE vL? a
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000
COLUMBIA
FIRE M 1E1E
INSURANCE CO.
FRANK DEKOM President
W. II. SMITH Vice-President
JOHN' A. CHILD Secretary
No. 100 Second St, Portland, Or.
I. W. Case, Agent, Astoria, Or.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Fire Insurance
AGENTS.
Representing the Largest and Host Relia
ble tire Insurance Companies.
All Business promptly.and accurately tran
acted. FlavelsWharf. - Astoria Oregon.
CAPITAL STOCK - - $500,000
THE NORTHWEST
INSURANCE CO.
F. E. Beach . President
J. McCraken Vice President
J. I.oeweiibenr. Treasurer
K. P. Earhart Sec'y and Manager
DIBECTORS,
JXoewenberg J. K. Gill, II. L. Pittock.
F.K.Arnold, F.M.Warren. .I.McCraken,
F. E. Beach. D.D.Oliphant, F. Eggert
No. 33 AVashlngton street, Portland, Or.
R. L. BOYLE. Agent. Astoria. Oregon.
Omee at I. X. L. Packing Co,
Depsitei In Orepn, $300,000
ASSETS,
3 3 5. 3Q1. 2 8 3.
Royal, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com
bination J oint roiicy.
Union of San Francisco.
Gemiania of New York.
State Investment of California.
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation.
MAIUNK .IXSUIUSCE COVERED BT OUR
OPES POLICIES.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
Agents.
$67,000,000 Capital
Liverpool & London & lilnlw.Xnrth British
and Mercantile of Ixmdon and Kdinburgh.
Hartford of Connect cut. Commercial 01
(illfomia Agricultural, of Watertonn. ew
lorK, London a lancasnire or Liverpool,
Enj; . Fire Insurance companies, Uepreeut
in a capital of 51.7,000,000.
It. VAX IIJn.' Afiei.t.
Watchmaker
FREETOTAJT. FlneColomJFngraTtrjfjofAB.
cient York, Enl&sd, whera tb Cm G. l.ol?e of
'MatoDi was held A D. -6. Alo l&rga illotrtJ
CaUlogne cf il-wonlc books aul twU with Lot
torn pmti. Aget9t7nEtt. Ibir vtt liberal,
rrrficwftr n'ki nrv,r;!io.iii !! bTHNO A C.Ci..
JtUcPultlutieraacdllia'nvtaivnjtllJroaavciyrNtirYofk.
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
Than any o'h-'
erase made.
Ilundreds ol
woodmen tes
tify to its supe
riority. It sues
Deep and erei
Sticks.
CARXAHAN
& CO.,
AgenU Aetona.
Price. 81.60.
Wholly unlike artificial h.vntems.
Any book learned iu one rending.;
Kecom mended hv JIark Twain-. Hicii-
Aitn lliocTOK, the s-cientist. lions. W. W.
Asroit. JtiiiAii r. Bek.iamix. Dk. Mixoit.
&c. Class of IOO Columbia Law students ; t o
classes of 200 each at Yale : -100 at University
ofl'enn. rhIU.,a;oat obcrlln College, and
tlnee lari.e classes at Chalauqua University
&c. I'roxiiectus rosT fckk fiom PROF. LO-
ISETl'K, ST Filth A C., JS . Y.
F.H.SURPRENANT&CO.,
SUCCF.SSORS TO
3". G . JEL O S S
County Coronor.
First Class Undertaking
ESTABLISHMENT.
New Styles, Caskets and funeral material.
Next to ASTOMAJf ofllce.
J. H. D. GKAY
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
GROCERIES FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT
General Storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot of Renton street, Astoria,
Oregon.
St?. Gov. Jewell,
P. A. TRULLINCER, Mastor.
Will do towing and frelghtlns at reason
able rates.
For termsapply to Captain on board, or at
WEST SHORE MILLS Ofllce.
Picked Up.
A SHIP'S BOAT. CLINKER BUILT.
il-palnted white, about sixteen feet long,
off West Shore Mill. Owner can have her
by applying to Hamburg House and paying
cu:
arges.
p"
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VAX
! Jeweler. X5
?6
duplex I
iiXE.
PATSTCD A3S.3D BtL
J.C.Trullinger
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions land Mill Feed.
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
0
The Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and "ETegetables.
Received fresh every Steamer.
A FULL AD ( OMPLETE bTOCK OF
COMIC AND SENTIMENTAL
at-arunitTvvirjrwsrjr
J. C.
n
v TnvTm"v"?vT
UAjJULi JJX
DEALER IN
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
FRUITS. NUTS,
Candies. Smokers' Articles, Etc.
New Goods ReceUed Dally.
Opposite City Slook Store.
Just Received a
Gray Blankets
White "
Comforters
TUF rftflPlitif ITfSEir
Also a Full Line of the Celebrated Brownsville, Oregon,
Flannels, Cassimeres, Yarns, Clothing and
Under-ware.
All at the Lowest Prices.
W. T. PARKER, Manager.
OELOF. I'ARKBtt.
CARL A. IIASO-
arker & Hanson
SUCCESSORS TO
C. L. PARKER,
DEALEJtS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
HATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
Dry-Goods, Groceries,
Hardware. Crockery, Taints. Oils, Glass, Etc
The Old Stand - Astoria, Oregon.
JM
ESTABLISHED 1842. CAPITLA, S330.000
The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of
FISH NETTINGS
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Salmon Pnrse Seines. SalmonTouna Nets. Salmon Gill Nets.
fgTish Settings of all kinds snppHctl at the shortest possible notice, and at
tho lowest rates. All made from our
Shephard Gold Medal Twines,
Guaranteed to be tho strongest and most desirable twine now made especially for the
PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES.
This TWINE is manufactured onlv bv ourselves, directly from the raw material,
and costs no more in NETTINGS than the cheaper grades.
Send for samples; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards at Boston,
Philadelphia and London.
American 2Tet and Twine Company,
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS.
The New YorkNovelfy Store
Have a Finely Assorted Stock of
Jewelry, Watches, Clocks,Optical Goods
Fine Stationery, Cutlery and Fancy Goods.
Of AH Descriptions, Bought in the Best Markets and CANNOT BE UNDER
SOLD by any one this side of San Francisco.
Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria.
GRXFFS2T & REED.
I Yinrfida Civar and Tbltaisco StQ'
re
J. VI. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney.
Fine Cigars, Tobacco and Smolcrs Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Rates.
FRUITS. CAHDIES NOTIONS.&0
Large
liOt ot
from $1.75, up.
" 3.25
" 1.00
u
a
(Rich!
)OR
-ROY YOUR-
Groceries Provisions
tokes
Their largely increasing trade enables
them to sell at the very lowest margin
of prollt while giving yon goods
that are or first class quality.
Goods Delivered All Over he City.
The Highest Price Paid for Junk.
OF
Foard & S
LINEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY. d