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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-20
UMBER!LUMBER
LUMBER! LUMBER!
Csaisse y Hresel's
Stean, Saw { Planning Allls,
Deer Sash / Blind Factory.
The Lowest Mills o. Sec0nd ST.,
AND
The Largest LuAber Yard IN Da-
v1spsTt.
CNHR suhscnor,s have on h M. and c6ar fer sale,
H. .-r.~ .nd h-.i s..a.in.Cnf Of
DMilNilsg .Il0ieriNl

fNHR puhscuoe,s have on b md. and 6r fer sal
the largest aud hes, assortment Of
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-20

pU~tUU, MHV TO.
Tho L. S. Marine Hospital estate a,
chelsea wac soli by asc'ion to day
Their, was 60 lots in all, large numbers
~ which were sold under Government
'aluat,on subject to approval Of the Sec.
etarv o. IT. asury. Tn" prices raj GO
rom Is to SIS cents per acre.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-20

tLLEN = CLARk........P u. Building, Brady ?
ISBELL 4
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
SIaeriff's Sale.

y virtue of an order of sale to me directed i
Dsued out Of the Hon. District Conrt of tbe Fa
judicial District on judgment rendered thsrs'
on the 18th day Of February A. u. 1851 in sya
of Samuel Hale and against Timothy Hoyt a.
Emma L. Hoyt for the sum of s27l 90 with pta
est on the sum Of s27l 80 at the rate of three N
cent per month until paid from the lltb doy
June, 1856, together with the sum of sAs 6j c0i
of suit, will expose to public sale at the eo,
house door Ia the town of jackson. on .MO.NDf
the 23d day Of March, "A. d. 1857. at the holr
o'clock, N. all The right. title. interes d
claim Of the said Timothy Hoyt aud Emma
Hoyt Of, in and TO the following described propr1
situate and being in the town of Volcano, count
OF Amador and State OF Salifornia. certain Did
or parcel of land of the following dimension; N
boundaries: fronting 25 feet more or less and rI
ming ltO feet more or less. lying immediate
on the east side of the new extension of NlI
street, and on the south side Of VITA. Gbsos
lot in the town Of Volcano aforesaid together vi.
the hereditaments and appurtenances thereuntO
longing or in anywise appurtaining
W. j. PAUGH. Sheriff
of Amador county. Cal
BY JoHN DoBLE, Deputy
Dated at jackson. Feb. 27th, 1857.
teb2S [prs fee Sl21 l99F
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
Drytown Correspondence.
DRYrowN, Feb. 2Ist., 1855

Dh1IUNN, Il Gu. -lSl, 1904.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-The Exhibition Ball of
Mr. Britton which came off last evening and
all night, was a splendid affair Fifty seven
couple met in the large and well fitted hall Of
Messrs. Williams & Co. and joined in the So
cial pleasures of the dance. The department
which always attach to the real gentleman
and lady, marked the occasion Every heart
seemed to be tempered; all entered heartily
into the amusement, and the JOY which pleas
ure brings, beamed brightly on their connten-
ances, as the dancers gracefully timed with
the well discoursed music of ChuIch's band
Supper was prepared at Bells Exchange and
did honor to this well kept Hotel The table
was finely furnished, in short D. j. Bell and
his lady were at home, and every body eat
hearty and appeared happy. The array Of
beauty from abroad wholly dispelled the idea
that the fairest galaxy Of females in all
California resides in Drytown;" in fact, some
Of the Drytown ladies had taken too much
pains, to appear pretty; their gay and gaudy
"plumage' smacked too much like a theatri-
cal display to make upon strangers proper
impression Of their real worth; this, however,
was an extra occasion annd brought out the
little vanity in our midst; ripper experience
viii teach that unaffected modesty is the
sweetest charm of female excellence; the
richest gem in the dadem of her honor"
Yesterday in our street wss witnessed
sight of painful interest; upona fellow mortal,
strong drink has about completed its work
He rayed and appeared wildly mad; the ter
rible images that in fancy were before him
made him start in sudden horror, and he
seemed determined to free himself by sifde-
styactioa from deliriUm treneaa Poor fellow,
he has seen better days but strong drink has
wrought his ruin Here was q temperance
lecture that ought to arrest attention and
persuade men to quit the habit that steals
steadily upon them only to destroy
Yours, HOMER.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
C r. o c Err s
Constable's Sale

~ virtue Of an execution to me directss =.
- on the 25th day of February, A. D. iS;, 'sae @
the court Of a, N. Ballard Justice Of The P'o, "a,
MIA, in favor of b. F. George and araj6s, O1I'@
Smith, for the sum Of $50 10 debt and ,sc ~, !
costs of suit together with accruinr costs ~
levied upon and will expose to public solo aI
18th day of March, A. D. 1857. at tbe 6l' I'o Vu y
O'Clock, A. NJ, all the right, title and interes VI VI
aforesaid defendant II. c. Smith in md ~ ~ VI y Y
lowing described property to-wit: certer '4I " u
and lot situated in Volcano, TOWNSHIP 1I..g nop'
three, county of Amador and State of C,el-u. HUM.
said house and lot fronting on Main street aboo,
feet, being bounded on the north bv Thu! T,O-.
X Co.'s store, south by house and LOT Of nr =, ~
by Main street, said lot being about seyon,, "a y.
feet deep. Sale to take place on the premises y
satisfy said execution. costs, and accrn5g co.ts
w. l. MORGAN. Constable
Township No. 3, Amador Co. Cal
Dated at Volcano, Feb. 26, 1857. ~"
feb rs [prs fee Sl21 1o-o.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

The STORM AT JACKSON Much damage
was done to property in jackson during the
storm of Tuesday and Wednesday last
jackson creek rose to a niger point than il
has since '52, and swept every thing in its
course. Mr.. G. S. Stevens, proprietor of the
young America" will loose between six and
eight hundred dollars by the damage done to
his building and the removal of his furniture
during the heavy rain. Although he was
completely cleaned out of his old establish
ment its was but few hours until he "open-
ed OUT again in the building adjoining the
Louisiana Hotel, where we hope he will soon
regain his losses, for Steve" is a good-heart.
ed clever gentleman, and deserves success.
Many other buildings were more or less
damaged by the water, and one or two small
houses were entirely destroyed
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

Df virtue of an execution, tome directed ~
- out of the Honorable District CourI
Fifth Judicial District. on judgment renas' re.s
therein on the 30th day Of October, A. D. low
favor Of the Sntter Creek Water Compan!
against the Volcano Water and Mining Oomp-
for the sum of 1878 35, with interest on 'W
of 1913 80 at the rate of ten per cent per @nas
from the 30th day Of October, A. D. ls9b, VIZ
with the sum Of $50 40 costs of suit, nave y,
upon and seized, and will expose TO puoiii ~
the door Of the court house in the town OF S''G 'I
on the list day of February A. D. 1884, az W. .,sr
OF two clock, 2. NJ, all the right uue' Nm
and claim of the said Volcano water sn, -l
Company of, In and to the following uvs
property, situate and being in the county o. m
dor and State Of California, to-wlt Ing ,r1
known as the Volcano Ditch commencing a a's.
known as Little Penther, thence running ..o uOo
south side and on top of the ridge DEW. ,,. -
Mokelumne and Cosumnes rivers, to laIs. ,!Is,.ao
vor situate about five miles north oi 'y,;s n,,Gng
the stage road from Volcano to Indian p'1Sg nm
and from said reservoir by the man dl'Vlt WA
aud distributing bitches to the vielni! m-,oy
no, Fort John and Rancberia, for lhe puiiiPrnaI
furnishing water for sale to miners for MINI ,6l
poses, together with all the fumes, reser
ducts, heredtaments and appnrtenanceS 'NN
belonging or In anywise appurtaining, ~. .Nfj
Said property will be sold TO satisfy y. s.s
execution, Interests, costs and accrnlng oVty
W. ]. PAuGH, Sheriff Amador coeIgiG cb;riG
By J0HN DoBLE, Deputy o''
Dated at jackson. jan. 9th. 1897. ,,gs
jan 81 [prs fee sl6l
BY order Of the plaintiff the above @ I'll
poned until Saturday, the 7th day OF Na''|
at ? o'clock, PM Zen ch,rir
WI. PAUGH san",r
By JoHN DoRLF' p'f''
jackson, February n, 1857.
(addlHoual prs fee So
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

II virtue of an order Of sale to me directed
Dsued out of the Hon. District Court of the Fiji
judicial District on judgment rendered theri
on the lllh day OF February, A. D. 1851, in iayCl
George Shatfer and Company and against Rod
Gourley and W. A. Boggs for the sum of SSlg
with interest on the sum of $500 90 from the II
day of February, 1857, at the rate of 10 per esl
per annum until paid, together with the Nml
si5 10 costs of suit, will expose to public slsl
the door OF the court house, in the town Of Jai
son, county of Amador and State of California, A
.HOgND.4Y 23d day of March n. D. 1851, at
O'Clock, p NJ, all the right, title, interest and cai
oi the said Robert Gourley and ". A. Boggs ot
and to the following described property 7iiuae
the town OF Volcano, county of Amador and Ss1
OF California to-wit: that certain piece or parce
land lying on the west Side of Main street beiEe
the property owned on the north by Dr. Bouel
and on the south by James Ward. being sixteen 4
more or less front on Main street and running "A
one hundred feet more or less, and commonly kno'
as the Fulton Market, together with the heredl
ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging
in anywise appurtaining
W. J. PAUGH, Sheriff
of Amador county, Cal,
BY JoHN DOBLE Deputy
Dated at Jackson. Feb. n, 1857.
feb rs [prs fee Sl2l lgSe
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
HOMER.
Volcano. Feb. 2oth. /,

MEssRs. EDIToRs: Did you ever keep
Bachelors Hall? Were you ever obliged,
after the business of the day was over, to
prepare the evening repast for yourself and
three or four hungry mcssmates? Did You
ever turn ont" in the morning, build the fire
and cook breakfast, while curses not loud. but
deep, were hurled at your devoted head by
your companions, as they lie in bed, impa-
tently waiting for their morning meal? If
you have not experienced these things you
can have no sympathy for a poor devil who
has suffered all the horrors of a life at Bach
elors Hall.
The person who goes to "Baching," with
the expectation of escaping from the hustle
and confusion of a hotel, finds himself wo-
fully mistaken; and, (to use a vulgar phrase,
that he has Jumped out of the frying pan
into the fire." for the domcil of a bachelor
is considered free territory by all the hounds
in town, who break in upon him at most uu-
seasonable hours. They bone his last sausage,
which he has carefully laid by for lunch,
drink his only cup of coffee, monopoze his
pipe, cabbage his ham, and appropriate many
other little things with a coolness which is
peculiarly refreshing.
Nor are these all the annoyanees he is sub
ject to; for the occupant Of Bachelors Hall
becomes the JaH of all the village ways who
constantly torment him by posting Iibelous
notices upon the door of his residence as for
Chamber-maid wanted" or, per-
baps, the sign Of q Restaurant in horribly
bad French with the cognomen of one of the
occupants as Chef de cuisine" in derision of
the culinary skill Of the unfortunate bachelor
In addition to the above catalogue of grev-
ances, the miserable being is made 10 fatier
all the depredations committed on the neigh
boring hea-roosts and pg-pens; aud if he
happens to be in town after dark, lie hears
sly hints concerning the propriety of people
safely securing their poultry aud dark allu-
sions made to double-barreled shot-guns, and
steel traps, &c. &c.
Now, MeSsrs Editors, have suffered all
these things until they have become so intol-
cradle that | have, at times, been tempted to
put an end TO my miserable existence, by
punging into the dark and fearful whirlpool
of matrinouy; and as last resort | call up
on that mighty engine the press, to redress
our wrongs; aud, if you will commence the
good work, you will receive the thanks of all
the bachelors, old and young, and especially
those of your almost heart-broken correspon-
dent TnEopn1LUs SINGLE.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
vOLCANO:
SATURDAY MORN, FEB. %, 1851.
Pay the Printer.

A large number of small amounts ere due
us for subscriptions, advertising, and job
work amounting in the aggregate to con-
siderable sum. We are anxious to pay our
debts.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

Mr. FREEMAN, who has charge Of Cooyer
a Co.'s stage line between Volcano and Dry
town, is entitled to the thanks of our citizens
for his promptness in bringing through the
mail and Pacific Exlres during the storm
that ragged in the mountains the past week.
He had to encounter rain, hail and snow, but
nothing daunted, he continued to make his
regular trips.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

DUEL.-lhe much talked Of duel between
Drs Langdon and Ryer, Of Stockton, which
was twice frustrated, was finally fought on
Tuesday last. At the third fire, DR.. Lang
don was wounded in the knee.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

We have received from j. W. Sullivan,
News Agent, San Francisco a copy of Judge
Cranes lecture on the Past, Present and
Future of the Pacific" The lecture exhibits
deep research and a thorough knowledge Of
the subject
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

WE are authorized to state, for the benefit
of whom it may concern, that the law in :
gard to licenses to purchase gold dust, will
hereafter be strictly enforced in this county.
The law eau be found in Article III, of
the act to provide revenue for The support
of the government of the State, passed in
1854.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

SENATORS Norman AND Crandall viii please
accept our Acknowledgements for copies Of
bills sent MS by them.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

THOSE Of our citizens who wish to pur-
chase goods of the kind advertised in our
columns by Thurston & Co., will do well to
call and examine their stock We are conf
dent that they are selling better article for
less money than any other store in this sec
ton of the mines
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
MIR, Il. II. Fisher

Is our authorized agent in San Francisco for
procuring advertisements, and transactng other
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
Volcano, Feb. 26th, 1851.

The SroRM.-In this vicinity, the storm
during the first of the week, was exceedingly
severe. We are too high up in the noun
tains to be injured much by freshets, yet some
damage was done to bridges and dams.
For two days it rained continuously, and
as much water must have fallen as ever fell,
to our knowledge, in the same time before
The storm wound up with slight fall Of
snow.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

The STATE DEBT.-The Supreme Court
have rendered another decision in the State
Capitol case in which they fully and distinctly
declare the State debt, over and above the
sum of 100000, to be unconstitutional and
void, no matter for what purpose the debt
was created
We wonder whether these same judges
will take their pay which they thus decide
they are not entitled to?
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

Wells, FARGO & Co have discontinued
their Express office at Fiddletown
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

THEuRKAUF Il Co, at the Center Store in
this place, have on hand one of the best as
sortments of groceries, provisions, liquors and
miners goods we have ever seen. They are
offering all articles in their line cheaper, for
cash, than any other establishment If
miners and housekeepers generally wish to
consult their own interests they will trade
with Theurkauf & Co.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

OUR thanks are due to A. Hunter, Serg't-
at-arms Of the Senate and Fred Chamberln
Assistant, for copies of public documents
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

McCoRMcK & Co S stages failed to arrive
Wednesday and Thursday, but no blame can
be attached to them, as many of the bridges
on their road have been swept away by the
high waters They will be all right in few
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

asg- Mn. GEORGE LovELAND, of the News Depo
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

GOODWIN & Co, grocers, San Francisco,
are an old established firm, and do business
on the 'liye, and let live" principle. See
their advertisement in another column.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
A. Radlaasa, Dr.,

Newspaper Agent and Advertising Aagent, No
3 Reads. Block, Sacramento, is our authorized
Agent for procuring Advertisement, DC.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
Wnl. Cook,

Is ourauthorized agent to receive Subscriptions,
Job-work. Advertisements, &c, at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28

Is our authorized agent for receiving subscriI
iions &C. al lone City and vicinity.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
SEleriffs, snIa

Dated at jackson. Feb. 25th, 1857.
feb rs prs fee SI2l
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-28
SheriR,s Sale.

Dated at Jackson. Feb. u, 1851
feb rs Iprs fee SI21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26

ROMANTIC FUSERAL.-A funeral cortege Of
unusual proportions passed through the streets
OF the Second DistriA one evening last week
Inc hearSe was drawn by four white horses, and
Fifty carriages followed. By the hearse. one
man walked, with his hat in his hand while
the remainder Of the followers were in the
carriages. The peculiar circumstances OF the
funeral were these. About three months ago
two German citizens, well circumstanced in life
were on drinking frOlic together. During
their conyiviality, they discovered that they
were both from n particular part of Germany
They thereupon ratified a perpetual friendship.
and under the enthusiasm of the OCCASION went
81 far as to make n funeral compact, the pro-
visions of which were, that the first one to die
should be buried by the other, the survivor to
pay all the expenses, To have the hearse drawn
by four white horses, and followed by fifty car
Tiages, and To walk himself by the side of the
hearse, as chief mourner. One Of the parties
happening TO die last week, the other fulfilled
his compact, as above described. N. O. Ey,s-
cent, AHg. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26

IL The ''Fakir of Ava, - and rec others aro
under arrest In Pittsburg, for exhibiting a bogns
baby, representing II to lie the bogus baby OF
patch and Journal paid ten cents each saw the
baby, and became witnesses against the accused
party. . ---~
IL The first certain information Of the exI,t
ence of northwest passage was brought bv a
the name OF the vessel II belonged to, from one
side of North America, was captured on the 9th =
side OF the continent the next spring, with the
weapon deeply buried in his flesh. ..-...
IL The London Times. formerly so fierce
against the Chinese, treats that matter just now
in very reasonable way. Instead Of breathing
destruction against Canton and Commissioner
G~k il has come TO the conclusion that il is Who'll
ly beneath the dignity of the British nation, If so
be there must be war at all, 10 make IL against
any body else but the Emperor himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26
An EPISODE IN CRY LrFE.-Passinc through

AN EPISODE IN CRY LTFE.--Passing through
Avenue B lew days ago, our attention was
attracted To a crowd in front of a carpcnter' !
shop. The object of interest was a poor fellow
"h1 had fallen in n f.. From his apron. rule
and other indics tiOns, We Inferred rightly. that
he belonged TO the shop, from which, we after
ward learned, he had been borne for the beneft I
OF the air. He presented pitiabIe sight, and.
IeaVln5 the spot the more hastily because of the
hearuess witticisms which two or three brutes
IN human form were venting ut every contortion
OF the unfortunate carpenter, We entered the
sn"P To inquire of one of his fellow work kmen
who remained in ii the cause of the fit.
The place seemed TO be a cOffi n factory. rather
tnan an ordinary carpenters shop, and on every
SIDE were scores Of those OminOus looking cases
Tor the InelOsure Of human bodies They were
all ol pine material, cheaply made and as vet
uncOlored. We put the intended inquiry, and
was answered by the man rs civify as was
CONSTANT with his uninterrupted continuance
OF mailing together the rides and ends of coffin.
"Didn know kind of fit it was-didn't know
the cause-couldn't leave 90 his work to find
Out-ask the boss
We complimented him upon the faithful use
which he made of his employers time at which
be grinned, and, with hard lick at a nail with
his hammer, the joiner rejoined that he worked
ny Hc pi"ce. So did him, he added, with a
hasty gesture with his hammer over his shoulder
b towards the sidewalk. There's coffin he lest
done. Lucky for him, he'd Jest druv the last
nail when he drOped down into the fix you see
bum IN. and all he's got TO do when he comes to
asin is to take his pay for it, If he kicks the
bucket this time, it's all ready, yer know, for
bis own use The man chuckled cheerfully
as he said this, and only few moments had
elapsed when his unfortunate fellow workman
was brought into the shop lifeless, and laid ON
q box which his own hands had made, lie had
died Of apoplexy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26
DUMPS-PUMPS-PUMPS.

The subscriber gives notice that he continues to
manufacture his large Iron Pumps. They are strong
and substantial and Will raise water one hundred
feet perpendicular. For information ! refer YOU ia
the inhabitants who have used them.and two Ofthem
may he seen on street. between 18th and 18th,
at the corner OF II and 18th. the old Capitol
III deep well, two an VIrg ITIa avenue, between I'd
ana 9Th streets all put IN operation by order of the
Mayor OF Washington. He will dig and deepen
wells, buil csterns for rain water. put operation
HydrauiIan Rams, and repair old pumps Of every
descr ptOn. Those desiring his services will be
cOmnoiated at the shortest notice 10y ca ling the
subscriber m Washington, ID. c., No. 46S Virginia
avenue, near the Carroll Place.
sc , COIN FOSTER HENSHAW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26

II Belinda ). Leftenant, a servant girl In New
NO,k city. committed suicide by drowning her
SELF on Friday last, because her love. having se-
duced her had deserted her
IL Three young men, named Hale HYDE and
and Davis, few days since at Caledonia, c IN,
Tobbei their employer Of all they could Law theiS
hands on, and thea took TO the highway, To com
mt fuIthes dePrsdAtions, when they were arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-26
Nj G. WOODW ARDS
NIETROPuLIrAN STOVE AND CRATE
AC'rnEN

Tie Greatest Cooking S!Or,S an the United
StTfrS.
have just received from Philadelphia few of
the new RISING STAR, or double Oven Cooking
Stove; ! decided improvement the old Morning
Star; patented 1851. had them got up IN PhIladcl-
Bha this last summer. exclusively for this market
They are very heavy aud strong, and east of tho
very best Pennsylvania Malieah'c Iron. All the
CoukIng Utensils are made extra heavy. r. II.
Church, Esq, mIEuiactuTer.
/ have also, THE l.TBERTY STAR. made nv MesSrS.
Abbott Laurence of the same place. TBE LIGHT
STREET DOUBLE OVEN Cook, made by MeSSrs.
Havan Bartlett IL Co. Bs ltimore, together wit h the
very best AR TiGHT FLAT-ToP COOKING STOVES
that can be found IN this other ma rkPt. some
of which the celebrated SUNRISE, IMPROVED
GLOBE, FLORA Cook. NOBLE Cook, ana the BLUE
RIDGE AiR-DIGHT Cook. IL any man can produce
better Cooking stove, To excel the above Stoves,
Tor roasting. baking, c., will give hIm ~ each
one. Please ca and examine them. It will cost you
nothing, and you will see all kinds and iorts of
Stoves, &c. For sale at
G. WOODWARD'S,
Metropolitan StUye and Crate Factory.
No SIS and 80 ia. ave., bet l0tI. and nth SITS.
Balcony In Front full of Stoves.
". B. AS to the SEA SHE'LL FLAT TOP CooKING
STOvE have examined 1t thoroughly, and think
IL has very appropriate name-SHELL. Yes. shells
will burn ont in few fires. II rs a good name for
ing Star. sold them last fall. hut Will not sell them
again. They are as thu as pasteboard. can prove
that the makers agent urged Inc, for almost day,
last summer IN my counting room tO sell them thus
FALL saying that # ] would take twenty five of
them he would give me the ex xcluSIye agency ofthem
for five years. told HIM would not have them M
any price. they are thlniy made. They are hand
billed over town hy thst said last fall that they
were not worth havsg. All The above can prove.