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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
Getting FastidiOuS.

B. F. Taylor thus hits off the afTectedncss
of many peoples style, who can't use the
vulgar Saxon
And then, how delicate we are getting
We desire all well disposed people to have
legs as they used to do, and leave lower
limbs for modest and respectable trees. Peo-
pie are no better for being indisposed, than
when they call themselves sick-are they p
If you intend to have the girl, why not mar
~ her in plain English, instead of leading her
to the altar, as Abraham led the sheep? Gen
tlemen do not go to bed they only retire..
Ladies never dress they merely make their
toilet; they dispose their coffures, but bless
u.s. they never comb their hair. 1t is always
good-evening and never goodnight.
Your barber has grown an artist Darbys
wages have turned into salary, and Darby
Joan into lady; the shop is sunk below
soundings, and store and office alone remain !;
plain Saxon work is st to be 'engae ed, >
and our hired girl has kindly consented to
reside in the family Really, it will come to
pass by and bv, that nobody will dare to
sneeze in plain English, and people will civ
lilly be said to SternatOae! "a.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
News From CalifOrnia---Arrival of the
Steamship st. Louis.

New loKK, Nov. 1G.
The Steamship St. Louis arrived this morn
ing from Aspinwall, ria Havana, with the
California mails to October Goth, and Gas
passengers, and also 81 10000 in specie.
Among her passengers are General Lane,
delegate to Congress from Oregon, Capt. lay
lor, U. S A., Commodore Merwin, of the
frlgate Independence, portion of his Off
GERS, and 133 discharged seamen and marines.
Hon. Z. ii. Burnett had been appointed
Justice of the Supreme Court, vice Murray
deceased.
The Mormon organ in San Francisco had
been suspended by order of Brigham Young
Two severe shocks of an earthquake were
felt at San Francisco on the evening of the
10Th ut.
The Indians had attacked the settlements
at Honey Lake Valley, driving out the nhab-
itants and carrying off their stock and pro-
visions.
An express has arrived at Sacramento for
aid
Business at San Francisco was unusually
dull for all kinds of produce. Money easy
and demand light. Receipts of gold dnst
satisfactory.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad
Company failed to pay the interest due No..
l, ON the city of Milwaukee bonds issued to
that road The finances of the company
have been in all embarrassed condition for a
long time, but it was not thought they were
quite so hard up as this. The company have
sixty days to make good the payment after
which time the city of Milwaukee will pro-
coed to indemnify itself for default and dam
ages The city, it is stated, has ample secu-
rity and full power to adopt the most summa-
ry course TO protect itself and the holders of
its bond
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

JOHN SCHMIDT IN FUNps.-John Schmidt
is German banker in Louisville. He has
suffered run, was compelled to suspend, but
did not close his doors. He simply stuck up
notice in high Dutch that lie going to have
some money pretty soon. Two days after he
took do vn the notice and put up another sta
ting that he had $4,000 on hand. There
was another run, and the $4,000 was soon
gone. John put up the old notice again, aud
next day was again in funds, when, in acc6r-
dance with his old plan, he changed the no.
teic. At last accounts there was no run on
John Schmidt, and his depostors had all
come back to him. That was straightfor-
ward Dutch pluck and honesty
Commercial.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

REV. DIR. Duff, Missionary at Calcutta,
writes to his friend Geo. II. Stuart, ESQ.,, Of
Philadelphia, giving an account of the Sc
poy mutiny, and his views of its origin He
says
GAS to the proximate or immediate human
instrumentality, have no hesitation in say
ing with the utmost emphasis, that the whole
is the result of a long concoctcd Mohamme-
den conspiracy against the British power,
with view to the establishment of the Mo-
hammedan dynasty instead
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

Jed Torrance, of Yamhill, was the other
day engaged in chopping wood, when an elk
thinking it fair opening for a "free fight
pitched into "Jed,' without cause or provoca-
ton. "Jed' Of course reciprocated the SEN
timent, and lodging the rushing antler he PHI
cd his axe with a telling energy upon his bold
assailant, and, after brieCstrugge, the elk
laid down and slept that comfortable snooze
that knows no waking. And so ''Jed" de-
clined the elk's kind invitation to take a
horn."-Oreyo@ Times, Sept. 1871.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

THE Milwaukee 4merican denounces the
Republican party. because it foists freedom
in the face Of Southern Institutions I" That's
just why we like it. Honest men will never
shed tears because Freedom aggresses upon
Slavery, or because the blessed Right tri-
umphs over the hateful and repulsive Wrong.
Fall Neus. -ii'
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

WHEN Clement XIV. assembled the papal
chair, the Ambassadors of the several States,
represented at the Court, waited on his Holi-
ness with their congratulations. AS they
were introduced, and severally bowed, he al
SO bowed to return the compliment. On this,
the master Of ceremonies told hs Holiness
that he should not have returned their salute.
Il beg your pardon" said he; Il have not
been Pope long enough to forget good man.
ners"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

A BANKER asked young lady what kind
of money she liked best. "Matrimoney" she
replied. "What interest does it bring ?'-
asked the sharp banker. "If properly invest
ed it will double the original stock every two
years" she replied. He concluded she was a
match for him, but the rest is secret.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
Affairs Of the Reading Railroad.
IUUADEIPUIA n

HILADELPI11A, NOV. 10.
To-day the Reading Railroad Company ex-
ecuted mortgage for seven million dollars
to take the place of the mortgage bonds of
1860, for the purpose of paying those bonds
and the floating debt of the company. When
the new bonds are issued the debt of the
company will lie less than eleven million dol
lars
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

VINO IS GOVERNOR ?-Wcll, we don't know,
and we don't know who does know, but we
think that no one knows. The Pioneer of
last week which is the latest paper we have
received from st. Paul, says that Sibley is
elected by nearly three hundred, but we
know it does not know, for there is a mistake
of nearly fifty in its figures of Dodge Coun-
ty. We shall continue to hope that Ramsey
is elected until we know, but hope we shall
all know before New Years.-Mantoruill
Erwess.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
GOld-GOld-GOld.

So extraordinary flood Of gold as is now
pouring into the United States has never be-
fore been seen in the history Of any country.
Since the suspension of the New York Banks,
which occurred October 14th-say three
weeks ago-there have arrived in this coun-
try the following sums
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
From tie Superior Chronicle:
Superior Items.

The Propeller Iron City and City of SIT
perior, arrived at this place since our last is
sue. The former encountered severe wealth
err, and was out about eight days. Both
brought small relghts and few passengers.
Mr.. JAS Stewart, of the North Shore, left
at oar office last week, several large turnips,
one of which weighed seven pounds, and an
other five-the latter ruta baga.
NOTWITHSTANDING the stringency of the
money market our young town continues to
improve steadily. Many new houses are now
in course of erection.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

MEDAL OF HoNoR.-The French Emperor,
by special decree, gives medal of honor of
the first Glass to Captain Walter Powers, Of
the United States ship Howard, for his activi-
ty and enegy in saving the French ship La
Jeune Annals, ship-wrecked near the Isle st.
Martin.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
Accident to the Steamship Philadel-
phfa.

AUGUSTA, Ga. Nov. 1G.
The steamship Philadelphia, which left
Havana on the 9th inst, for New York was
at Charleston yesterday. When off the
coast of Florida, she encountered heavy
gales ; on the 18th she broke her shaft and
disabled her engines.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

Mr.. Seth Grosvenor, New York mer-
chant, has bequeathed to the Board of Edu-
cation the sum of $780, 900, to be invested for
ever and the interest applied by the Board,
under certain conditions, for Library for
the Free Academy of that city.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
Murderer Escaped.

SANDWICH, c. W., Nov 1G.
Alfred Young, negro convicted of the
murder Of his wife, escaped from Jail last
night by digging under the wall. He left a
note threatening to murder the Sheriff and
the witnesses at some future time.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

COMPTROLLER Flag, Of New York. has
placed thirty thousand dollars at the dispos-
al of the Ceptrals8ark Commissioners in or
der to enable.thshi to 60 on with the i'm
provements and employ laborers without any
unnecessary delay.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

From the present appearances, it is render
ca nearly certain that the opposition in New
York City will unite upon Hon. William +.
Havemeyer, as the candidate for Mayor, to
defeat Fernando Wood.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

Chimes are improving, and men are getting
on their legs again. said gentleman to his
friend. GLOW so?" "Why, those who used
to ride down in their carriages now walk
" Y. Post.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

He who is passionate and hasty is gener-
ally honest. 1t is your old, assembling hy-
pocrite of whom you should beware. There's
no deception in bull dog. It is only the
cur that sneaks up and bites you when your
beck is turned. ..5..
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

HE Democrats of Ohio ran German by
the name of Rheinhardt for Secretary of
State. He runs behind his ticket largely, the
Know Nothingism of the Democratic party
being fatal to him.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.-We are informed
that poor but honest Republican of Nee
nah, on Tuesday, asked credit for a bag, q,
-four. of a Democrat: He was refused, BIT
informed at the same time that he could hat1n
baq If he aoould uo,e the Democratic ticket.-
He refused the bride and voted the .Republi-
can ticket. On the matter being known yes
tcrday, few Republicans united and pur-
chased bag of -four and made him "a pres
emit of it.-Nsenah, Wis., Conservatos. 4y. ' Az
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

A PEAN.-A country Republican paper, in
chronicling the Free Soil victory in Kansas,
and the election of Parrot over Ransom,
quotes the following lines from an old Metho-
dist hymn:
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28
"The year of jubilee has come,
Return We RdnsOnl'd sinners home

Our contemporary has got its wish. Ransom
has returned to the quiet shades of Kalama-
ZOO, and it is said intends to spend the re-
mainder of his days Illuminating over the 9TH
er we'll known hymn
SLOW vain are all things here below? ?"
-DetrOit .4dCertiseY
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-11-28

Coal is selling in Davenport at 12a cents
q bushel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GKoReErowN, March 3, 1855,

ukOkekfOWN, Marcn s, 1907.
r. R. Crawford, Esq, was regularly in
stalled into the Office of Mayor last night in
the presence of both branches of our City
Councils and a number Of our citizens. JUS
tice Henry Reaver administered the oath of
Office.
The Board of Common Council was also
qualified by the same gentleman, and after.
wards organized by the election of David
English president, K s. Wright clerk, and
Thos Donaldson messenger On taking the
chair, Mr.. English returned thanks TO the
Board for the honor conferred upon him by
electing him to preside over their delibera-
lions, after which they adjourned at an early
hour, to allow the members an opportunity 10
avail themselves of the invitation to attend
the metropolitan Mechanics Fair in your city.
They will meet again on next Friday evening
at II o'clock
We saw, on last Saturday morning, the pock-
ct book which was placed in the pocket of one
OF our citizens at the Presidents lsvee on the
previous highland judging from its size and
general appearance, the thief who ever be
was, found after he got it that the game was
not worth the candle. So far from its being
r, fled of its contents, we incline to tho belief
that it is all CANNON, as it was, when we saw
it, crammed almost to its utmost capacity
with old, and apparently Judging from the
dates) worthless papers, open accounts, &c.
We do not think that any rational man would
have valued the whole concern and contents
above three-cert piece. SPECTATOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03
CHINA, GLASS And QUEENS WARE
m z. II. MILLER, SON & CO,
Importers direct from Liverpool 10
Alexandria, beg leave 10 call the at
tention of dealers. hotel -keepers and l.

~R. II. MILLER, SON & CO, ~
"H importers direct from Liverpool 10
pax Alexandra, beg leave TO call the at
= tention Of dealers, hotel keepers and -
others Of Washington and Georgetown TO their
stock OF GOODS, which, for extent and VARIETY
will compare favorably with any establishment
In the Eastern cities.
The connection Of their senior partner with the
manufacturers Of Europe and the United States
for upwards Of 90 years, has given him advan-
tages In the purchase Of goods, equal, II supe-
rior, TO any house In the trade. An inspection Of
goods and prices viii satisfy all parties that puf
chases can be made Of them upon the most favor
able terms
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain
white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, &c.
French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, ana
other articles OF Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles al
ways on hand
White Granite Ware In every variety, In SETS and
separate from sets, may be desired
Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware,
in full supply.
Gut Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware
from the best establishments In the Eastern and
Western States, which will be sold by the pack,
age or otherwise.
Experienced packers employed. Goods put up
by US can be transported by any mode without
brcakage.
Fare by the steamboats, from Washington to
Alexandria, almost hourly, lax cents each way
quarter OF q dollar thus spent may save many
dollars. dec l.
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UNITED STATES MAIL.
KENTUCKY.
Posr orFIcE DEPARTMENT, Feb 8. 1857.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Feb 9, 1857.
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS
OF the UniIei States from the Is, Of July, 1887
T. 3Oth June, 1858, on the following route in KEN
lucky, and in the time there in stated, will be e.
ceived al the Contract Once OF this Department
until 8 NJ. Of the 3lst March M II, 10 be decided
by the 18th April following:
No. 500. From Louisville, Ky, by Lacona, Salina
Grassy Pond, West Point, Ganeilsv Ie
Meadville, Bewleyville, Hardirsburr, Clio
vrplrt, Hawsviilr, Yelvington, Owens
boro', mcLean's Retreat, HebbardsvIIIe
Hond"rsoR's, Smiths Mills, HewitsyiIle
Morganfeld and Raleigh, TO Shawneetown
AL 1861 miles and back, daily, in four horse
coaches. Rock Haven and Brandcnburc 20
BE- supplied from G7rnettsviile, by side
m lii, ak times a week Webster and Cliff
ton Mills, from RcwIeyville. three times a
week; and Big S.Hing, from BewIeyviIIe,
six tim 8 a week, all in due connection
with m lin line.
Leave LOuisvslle daily at Jam
Arnve al Owensboro' next day by 6pm
Lave Owrnsboro' daily aif am
Arrive At Sh8wncetOwn same day by6 m
Leav, Shawneetown daily al @ a m
Arrivs at Owensboro' tame day BY pm
Leave OwensborO' "a ~ al S a m
Arrive at Louisville next day by 6 pm.
For forms Of proposal, guarantee, and certificate,
also instructions and requirements 10 be embraced
IL the contract, advertisement In pa form
AT the principal post Offices and also the adverSse
ment Of January 9, 1854, of routes in Kentucky,
Tennessee, &c. JANIS CAMPBELL,
feb 9-lay4w Postmaster Central.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03

CRIMINAL CoURr.--The Court was opened AT
the usual hour. and prooeeded to the triaT of
B. Magee, charged with assault and battery
on female. This case was under oonsidera.
ton as We left the Court room. -.-.
A CHANGE OF RAINKNr Losr.-Last night
fine shirt was picked up at the railroad depot,
which Was probably Of value to the loser IL
can be had By calling on the Chief of Police.
TEE JUDGES or THE SUPREME COURr visited
the President elect in body, at twelve O'Clock
to-day.
The FLYISG ARTILLERY, from Fort No
They are commanded by our former fellow
citizen, Major French. .-~s
EVERY PRRsoK VIsIrIse THIS Cry should
nave copy Of little book entitled Ell
quette at Washington" to which is added an
appendix containing com pIete guide through
the Metropolis, With an securafs Ss.cr;nt;on
OF the public buildings embellishsd With 6ne
Illustrations Price only IS cents. Fine edi.
ton, gilt, and neatly bound, SO cents. For
sale at Shillington's, book, nevsnans, and
stationery establishment, Odeon BuiId;ng
corner of Four and a-half street and Pennsyi'
vania avenue. a.
WATCH RETURNS .-Rob't Middleton, drunk
and disorderly, paid costs ST A; - Koontz.
do, security and.costs The cells were full Of
dodgers last night
Eastern Lock up-Ellen Conley, vagrant,
Samuel Carlile, drunk and disorderIy, and
Mary Boyle, drunk, were dismissed, there be-
ing no magistrate to try them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03

Oonsumptve, Rheumatic CostIve Bilious Delicate after
some days use will find renewed strength and life pervsde
every organ OF their frames Every dose makes blood
purer The nerves commence In the arteries
In the veins These pills, first effect upon the
eria blood increasing the circulation by which Impurities
deposited in the veins AID they throw colec
tons INTO the bowels which orgsr the energy derived
from Brandreth's Pills. expels sys
nt the pills may occasion gripping and make
patient feel this must be borne with the
come sfterwsrds No good often achieved without
trouble In its attainment and this applies
of health. These symptoms only where
body has long struggled under load impure tenacious
humors consecutive for few days will satisfy the
unbeevng OF the good the pills doing
directions should be carefully studied understood and
followed, health and vigor WILL majority
cured by the of RRANDRETA's Pulls.
Sold at IS cents box at - Csns street. Brandreth
Building, New York; by r. W. Dyott Sons north
Second street. Philadelphia and by medicine dealers
ally. nov 2s-n
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sceptical In regard to the virtues N Gardner
Indian Basam of Ltverwort and Hoarhound which
nstchiDg thousands from the jaws Of and death
desgsring 10 new life Colds, Coughs, Asthma Bronchitis
group ana even sunption in is early stages yield
Its magic Influence aud il In infabe in
one hundred thousand bottles have been sold in snge
county, aud from the character
lowing, 1t seems TO US the Medicine OF the Age
DAILY BEE OFFICE, Boston, July 81, 1856
hEssRs. WEEKS Porter: GeRtemen-Some weeks ago,
my SOD, young man Il caught . cold
by uDusu labor and exposure His throat became uc
swollen and IL with difficulty he could
whea he attempted to speak nearly destroyed his
voice. His condition al
Ing In this condition of his sUerings
OF Mrs Gsrdner Syrup which he used scbordiCg
lions for two three days. the end which
covered his health By this excellent compound applied
good time nave doubt that long, and may q
sickness was - feel that nis UGH cue
Of the very best medicine know before the public.
Yours, &c, VIZ. II. LApD.
hsssrs Weeks Potter, No. I5& Washington
ton, General Agents. For sale by W. II. Gilman Charles
rally. feb l7-sv
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WATCHES, JEwELRY, AND SILVER


4 AM NOW JUST RECEIVING SOME OF
l. the most splendid and rich styles Of fine Gold
Time Tso ws,csas 81 PaS nS OF
Gold Spectacles, Gold Chains, Gold Thimbles,
Seal, KEYS, aud every other Article usually kept
In hrst class Jewelry Store.
l am also manufacturing some very hne solid
silver ware, such as splendid Tea Sets, Pitchers,
Urns, 6oblets, Cups, Napkin Rings, spoons,
Forks, Ladies, &c all warranted Standard Silver.
We do not sell Northern made Wares as Of our
own manufacture.
Please cal at 335 Pennsylvania avenue.
ieb2l Il. q. HOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03

NEW Music" Buch anan Schottsch F" by
Southgate; "Wheatland Schottisch and Polka"
by Frank EmmO; both new and pretty, and
inscribed to Hon. Ssmes Buchanan; and "Pea-
body Polka" by Joseph Foertsch of this city
We arc indebted to John f. Ellis, Piano and
Music dealer, between 9th and 10th streets, on
Pennsylvania avenue, for the above new music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03
DIED,

On the I'd instant, JESSIE BLANCHE, the
only beloved daughter OF William aud Rosa
Do Fden, eyed months.
On Monaay, the I'd instant, JOHN JOHN
STON, aged IS years
The friends and relatives are invited 10 attend
his funeral on Thursday, the 5th instant, at Q
O'Clock a. m, at his late residence on % street
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-03

foSCOS FsMALE PILLs-The combination OF Ingredt
ent IN the fis are perfectly harmless Their efficacy and
merits are based upon extensive practice thirty
years. and, where the directions hsvs strctly fol
lowed they have failed all Irregularities
relieve painful and difficult nation psrtfculsry
the change OF life. They will whites and remove
sl arising from cold
and may be used successfully Preventive. Gall upon
the agent, and get Circular for particulars free
Price o. box with full directions FOLD wholesale and
retail by CHAS. ST0Tr, Druggist, PeRnsylvsna
SAMUEL WAITE, 6as Seventh street, Washington d. o.
and X. 3. I. CSSEL Georgetown; whom all orders us
be ssnt and the Pills Will be conadentay by mail to
ladies' who enclose them dollar.
N. BSse signature the box; tocounterfeti for
t.a
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pearance In city, very much eradication of our
young beaGx who red whiskers and Gen
item en- are now going into hair
with hair, whi-kers, mustachios and eyebrows
gnsoie colore and In five minutes they will appear
street having them entirely decidedly improved
ny ustrous black, obtained by using Gman's Dye-NoI.
folk Herald.
d. GILMAN, Washington, sole proprietor For by
Dr. usgists every where. feb 20-Iv