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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
s Live Town.

Bloomington, situated on the south side
of the Wakarusa, nine miles from Law
renee, on the road by the way of Twin
Mound, Georgetown and Burlingame to
Emporia, has just pre-empted its town
site through its trustees, and are now pre-
pared TO give title to lots in their town.
Bloomington has beautiful location, with
an enterprising population in and around
II. and is favored with one of the best
steam saw mills in the Territory which is
in constant operation. 1t has a trading
point, and two store houses are now in pro-
cess of erection, also several mechanic
shops, school house, corn mill, lathe.
and quite number of private residences;
and though its progress has been some
what retarded by past unfavorable cir
cumstances relating to the town site, yet
these are now all removed, and We may
expect to see her taking her position with
our LIVE towns. The President, WV.
JEssEE, Esq.,, and Mr. Stokes. its Secre-
tary, are about issuing deeds to property
holders, and are inserting provisions
against gambling houses. They deserve
the applause of the entire public for their
determination in this respect. We wish
every town in the Territory would copy
their example.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
MARCUS J. PARROTT.
Take Either Horn of the Dilemma.

We give in another place the provisions
of English's bill pending in Congress re-
lating to the admission of Kansas into the
Union. Either that bill will become a
law, or it viii not Fit succeeds, then
the Lecompton Constitution is submitted
to a vote of the people, and if defeated,
as it will be almost unanimously, then a
new Constitution is to be framed by the
people, bit not until census has FIRST been
taken, and the population found. to be
equal to $1,000. Any Constitution framed
previous to the passage of such bill, or
previous to a census being taken, will not
be recognized by Congress; hence the
Leavenworth Constitution, on the happen
ing of such contingency, is merely worth
less; and all labor under it is lost. Al
our present writing the fate of that bill is
in doubt.
In case English's bill is defeated in
Congress, then the Lecompton Constitu-
ton is defeated, and no new dodge car
save it. The Leavenworth Constitution
was only framed to send up to Congress
with the hope of defeating the Lecomp'
ton Swindle. That Swindle will be de-
feated in one of the methods suggested
either by Congress, or by the people o.
Kansas. What need, then, have we O
the Leavenworth Constitution? Though
it were perfect in all its parts, would i
not be better out of the way than inter
posing itself, like Sancho's ghost, between
the people and legitimate action. On
Topeka Constitution affair should answe
the people of Kansas, without rehersal
Unless we mistake their intelligence the!
will so decide on the 18th inst.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Why We Have Decided To Oppose II.


We wish our readers distinctly to un-
derstand, that We do not desire to raise
any issue, as such, with the Leavenworth
Constitution. We stated last week that
certain classes of our felIow-citizens
would oppose ii, and the reasons why
they would oppose it. But we do not
profess TO oppose it for any of those rea-
sons. Circumstances have so changed
since the Constitution Bill was passed in
February last, that we have no use for the
Constitution. Such being the case, ap-
prshensYe that it may be chung to as was
the Topeka government, long after it was
possible to make it subServe any particu-
lar purpose, to the prevention of other
aud legitimate action, we wish to see it
defeated. Last week We thought prob
ably we should vote for It but since
seeing English's bill, and knoWiag that no
good can possibly grow out of it, we feel
disposed to cast direct vote against it {:
and We know of hundreds of Others who
Will DO the same. 1t is possible that the
instrument may be adopted by the peo-
PIE, from not understanding the merits of
the proposition but if it is, it will not
change the facts, or make it of a single
particle of account as rallying point.
We have the Territorial government to
faliy around, and that is enough Tor our
purpose.
1.-THE Territorial Legislature could have
looked down the future, and seen what
mas since transpired, and have seen the
precise condition of affairs as thew exist
Today, it would never have passed the
bill calling for convention. At the time
'hey did pass it, it seemed almost certain
'hat the Lecompton Swindle would pass
through Congress in some form. It was
'aen thought that it would be well enough
u nave a Constitutional Convention call
CO. and if that SwinGle should become
law then the Free State Legisla-
'ufe organized under the Swindle. would
proceed at once 10 legalize the Conven-
'iea and when the new Constitution
Was framed. and endorsed by the people,
'1e oWindle government would quietly
withdraw in its favor. We took that DO
s''lOn IN the Herald Of Freedom, as did the
s'Sa. mass of our readers; but since no
'Ou'ihseney can ever come when we have
any need Of that Constitution, we might
well give it tie 90 by, AID not have
V more bloed-stained banners j, o.
mat character to waste our strength
upon.
!nese are our positions and by them W,
ueslre to stand or fall.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Letter from MIR. PARROT.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, q. 50
Washington. April 21st. 1853.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, u. 50
Washington, April 21st, 1853.
GEO. W. BRowS, ESQ, LAWRENCE -
DEAR SR Il am frequently applied
to for my opinion in reference to the
present and prospective condition of the
tract of land designated on the map of
Kansas, as reservation to the New York
Indians. 1t has not hitherto been in my
power to afford any information at all cal
culated to quiet the solicitude of the
squatters upon the land. The investiga-
ton of the subject by Congress has now,
however, reached point from which, it
seems to me, the result may be readily
anticipated. Under these circumstances,
I would esteem it a favor if you would
publish this communication, for the two
fold purpose Of relieving me, and of Afford
ing the speediest and fullest information
to such ofmy constituents as may feel an
interest in the subject.
At an early day of the session I intro
duced into the House of Representatives
resolution, instructing the standing COM
mittee on Indian Affairs, to enquire into
the condition of these lands &c. The
resolution was passed. The committee
as is usual in such cases-referred the
matter to the Indian Office, in the De-
partment of the Interior. Within few
days report has been obtained from
that office. It provides that three hum
dred and twenty acres of this land shall
be set apart in severalty, to such Of the
reserves as have an actual residence
thereon being in all l am Informed,
not more than dozen families. The res
idue of the tract, to be open for settle
ment under the operation of the pre-em-
ton laws, the non-residents having forfeit
ed their interest thereon. Five thousand
dollars is appropriated to carry the ar
rangement into effect. This disposition
of the subject is predicated on an opinion
of the Attorney General, that actual resi-
dence was necessary under the treaty OF
1888, to secure the interests of the reser-
wees. am assured that bill will be
promptly brought forward by the CON-
mittee, embracing the above features OF
the report. Doubtless it will pass Con-
gress.
may be permitted to observe in this
connection, that the speedy disembarass-
ment of the land by the action of Con-
gress seems to be SO entirely certain
that l would have no hesitation in rec
ommending the squatter, who may be
prepared in other respects, to put in
crops and improve his claim. Very res
pectfully yours,
MARCUS j. PARR0TT.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
La.sst from Washington.

The latest news from Washington is to
ANIL 29th. The resolution to lay over
setion on the Report of the Committee of
Conference to the 10th of May was re-
considered on the Goth. Much discussion
ensued. On the 26th English's bill again
came up and sundry speeches were made.
The previous question was moved by
clingman and was negatived, 103 to 109,
showing that the House was not yet ready
to commit so gross fraud upon the rights
Of Kansas. We cannot venture an opin-
ion upon the fate of the bill. 1t was pro-
posed to defer final action upon it until
Tuesday last, and it may have been done.
Mr.. Douglas had the floor, and was
speaking against the bill, in the Senate,
when the Geographic dispatch closed.
LATER Just as we were going to
press, P. FULLER, ESQ, of Minneola, fur
nished us with a copy of the Missouri
Democrat, Of the LIST inst, which he
brought from Wyandott, with dates from
Congress to April the Both. After an ex-
cited discussion on that day, the previous
question was carried, and the vote was
taken on the final adoption of the report
of the Committee of Conference, as sub
mitted in the English bill, ,osich ,oas car
rii, 112 to lob.
Mr. English moved to reconsider, which
motion was laid on the table 113 to 100.
Just as these proceedings had closed in
the House, message was received from
the Senate announcing that that body had
concuTred in the report of the Conference
Committee on tie Kansas bin.
Thus the matter is disposed of in Con-
gress, and the signature of the President
viii make it the law of the land.
A bride of $4,000 acres of public do
main is offered 10 the people of Kansas if
they viii accept the Lecompton Swindle.
1t viii be rejected by 12,0O0 to 5000
majority, and Kansas will maintain her
territorial position, glad to have an op-
portuniiy to do so.
We cannot delay the press for COM
ments.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
MAP OF KANSAS.
NEW AND REVISED EDITION.

We have just published a new and revised
edition of our popular sectional map of Kan
sas, with all the late surveys and new towns
thereon. These reyisions have been compiled
from the field notes in the Surveyor-General's
Office and other reliable sources.
The map shows every section as surveyed up
to the present time, and is in every respect the
most complete and reliable
Map Of the Territory Published.
For sale, wholesale and retail, at number SO
Main street, St. Louis, By
JOHN HALSALL ( co.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
SecTaGrg.

@Those gentlemen holding Office un-
der the Topeka government stood no
chance for a nomination at the late Topeka
Convention. Gov. Robinson received six
votes for Governor-six more than he de-
sired. For Lieut.. Gov. we are glad to
observe that Mr. Roberts name was not
mentioned. For Secretary of State, Judge
Schuyler's name was not mentioned. For
Treasurer, Judge Wakefield was not men
toned. For Auditor, G. A. Cutter OBJ
tanned one vote. For representative to
Congress, Dir. Parrott received 81 votes, to
81 fer Conway. Hunt, for Supreme
Judge, obtained votes; Latta none. The
boys have charge now, and they are driving
with tight rein.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
15bertv Of the Press.

Fby Tie liberty of the press We understand
- the liberty Of discussing the propriety Of
L.,,i;e measures and political opinions, let Us
- a. zach % yru please; BIZ. II means
y r.s,+af.- .,:s5s', esigDiafGfiRg AID d<td'a-
lao one ,a9Es, !, f5r ms part, own 1nyse.f VIII
irr.5 .aFs VIA Fay-sllre d II whenever our
- SAIL please - alter the law; and
~ -r5,e.E:.5y consent 70 exchange my liberty
e .basirg others fer the privilege Of not being
.br ..,I N, eif--isfHh9ia.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Great sale OF City Property.

WILL expose to public sale, in the city of
L Lawrence, TO the highest bidder, on SATURDAY,
the Sd day of july next. ten thousand lots in the
following towns, TO wit
Lawrence. Leavenworth, Lecompton, Tecum-
sch, Topeka, Manhattan, Emporia. BuriiIgame,
Americus, 0ttumwa, Dread, NeoshO City, Cen
tropelis. Minneola, 0sawatomie, Spring Hill,
Mechanism, Qundaro, Bellyue. Doniphan. Grass
and nearly every other live town in Kansas.
Terms, Cash. Title can be examined the week
before sale By calling at the basement Of the
Herald of Freedom buildiDg, during which time
persons having lots or town shares to dispose of
may call and leave them for sale. One OF the
best auctiOneers in the country will be employed
for the occasion. u. w. BROWN.
Lawrence, May 9Th, 1858.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

THOMAS ROBINSON, respectfully announ-
Il ees 10 the citizens of Lawrence and tha spr-
rounding country, that he has re-openesi the shou
formerly occupied b. Eldridge & o., where he
intends carving on the above business In an its
branches, with neatnesS ard prumptness, and
hopes. with integrity in dealing aud attention 10
business. to command liberal share of patron
age.
T. B.-Country orders executed at the short
est notice.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

GIVE paid on Saturday last, in gold
and silver, for labor done in the Herald of
Freedom Office during the week, one hun
bred and Twenty-Five dollars and ten cents.
Our expenses viii probably exceed that
amount this week, and for many weeks
to come.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

;, 0Read the advertisement. of the
s smith. They have taken rooms
: we Whitney House, and with a first
~ 1ss Sewing Machine, are prepared to de
= A'nas of plain sewing, such IS shirts,
p, &C., with the greatest expedition.
a0se wanting work in their line should
Patronage them.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

VI mr. SLOWER, who was shot in the
near Wyandott last Winter, has
''s oeen on an eastern tour, with the
. ~" Of having a surgical operation per-
Hea upon him. We understand from
W argus that he has returned without
A'i' out IN very good general health.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

THE subscriber has,, 000aeres of land in Doug
counties. h. T., worth from IS 10 siO per acre.
Also, one span Of horses, wagon and ha-ceSs. and
one single horse. Town shares in Delaware,
Doniphan, Quindaro, Manhattan, Cottonwood
Falls, Georgetown, Pleasant Valley. Mt. Gil
cad. Pottowottomie city, &e &c. en of which be
wishes TO sell low for cash or exchange for good
property in Lawrence. Would like TO contract
for the erection Of from one TO a dozen houses
in Lawrence and pay for the same in any of the
above property. 5. \. WOOD.
n. Is. Farm claims, pre-empted land, town
shares, city lots, &C., constantly on hand and for
sale BY lMeh90l SAFFORD & WOOD.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Josiah MILLER.

SEEING that we are about TO have legal au-
- thority established in Kansas, announces
that he viii now attend TO any business pertain
ing % ;he profession of the law. Settling hero
in August, IeJ4. and being Editor Of the " kGH-
sas Free SAFE" (which was destroyed in Law
renee. slst May, 1857 he is well posted as 20 the
best places for investing money on specula-
ton. aud as 10 tie true condition of most con-
tested c,ains in this county, and will attend to
any business of that kind.
\. z That his Office of Judge OF Probate does
not prevent his praeticiRg law in al othercourts
Of Kansas; but ii gives him authority to admin
lister Gaths, take DISPOSITIONS. acknowledgements
of deeds and other instruments of writing.
i number Of lG0 acre warrants on hand. Of
fee No. II, Massachusetts, ST., opposite Express
Office, Lawrence. Kansas. Dec Il. 81 If
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

:. 0-Biank deedsof ell kinds, constantly
~ Aano at the Herald of Freedom office.
printed, summonses for Probate
SOu''' aud all other kinds of Blanks will
..i P'i''ed soon- Summonses, subpenas
' executions for Justices of the Peace
constantly on hand.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

eTMr. Army was in Washington last
winter when the election of the 4th of
January was held, hence his position was
not defined at that timein regard to voting.
He subsequently approves the policy of
the Boilers, consequently our leading ar
ticle on the frst page is so far erroneous.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Tbbatts g C.

COMMISSION and Forwarding Merchants,
~ Once No. J, on the Leyee, 2 O. building,
Delaware, Kansas. For convenience and ease
OF access Delaware Is unsurpassed b. any point
on the Missouri, being five miles nearer to Law
renee and other points in the Kansas Valley,
with good roads leading 10 all interior towns
Having ample Warehouse for stcraeeof merehan-
dize We solicit eonsignments TO oar address.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

GA steam ferry boat has been put on
the Missouri river at Wyandott This
win facilitate travel into the Territory at
that point.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Dissoiufian-

THE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore existing
i under the name and style Of HICKS 4
BARKER, Is this day dissolved b. mutual con-
sent. The business will be continued by INffLE
BARKER, JORE ID. HICKS,
INGEE BARKER.
Lawrence. Z. T.. Sept. %. isss. mr6
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Westopolis
~ Town Company have selected so acres ofthe
lands of the United Ststes, situated between the
Saline and Smokyhill Forks of the Kansas Riv-
er, and intend 10 P-c-empt the same Tor town
site. With boundaries and subdivisions as sur
yeyed, plated, and fled in the proper Land Of
Zee By L, II. iHURsToH. ID. b. STRAIT, Sc.
WestepoIIs Kansas. Jan. 81, 1858.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

GA meeting of oDD FELLOWS is to
be held in Emporia on the 18th inst. to
take action for the organization of a Lodge
in that city.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Wanted.

A ny sum of money, from siS0 to $500. for
"A three. six, nine or twelve months. for which
two per cent. per month interest and the best CT
real estate security will be given. lS6 acre land
warrants at Sl6a. resolved the same as money
s. \. WOOD, Real Estate Agent.
T,r N VA
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08


FI'his town, situated at the junction of the
Usage River with Ottawa Greek, in Frank
lin Count! kansas Territory-bids fair to eclipse
nlaay. Of her sister towns in population and en-
tcrprise.
There is now in operation good Steam Saw
Iiil with power sufficient 20 run pair Of BurFS
which VIII be attached soon. There are alEe two
god Shirgie Machines capable of cutting froIn
TX 70 eight thousand shingles each. per-day.-
Timber Is plenty, and rs good as can be found in
any portion of the Territory. Land is Of the best
qCality, both for farming and stock raising.
There is a Post Office, two Dry Goods, and two
Grocery and Provision Stores here already
There Is fine opening for mechanics of nearly all
kinds; a good Blacksmith IS much needed; also
Shoemaker. Carpenters, and ether mechanics:-
The Pr0pTiei0rs viii donate n lot 10 any ono VINO
viii erect q substantial buildiDg thereon
Shares aud LotsfoT sale a: reasonable rates. The
above pt.ce is located near the center of tho
Count, and viii undoubtedly be the County
Seat . an carly dag. This place j. TWENTY-FIVE
miles from Lawrence, and fity from Kansas
City. JACKSON SELLER,
JOHN CURTIS,
A. JOHNSON.
3m Rs5pFiSors.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Esfray.

TAKEN up as = Stray, By James TO6iey. living
L on kaw River, Johnson County X. T.,
eheSaus SorreI horse. l51z hands high, about ten
years old, with few white spots On neck and
the undersigned, a Justice OK the Peace in and
for Shawnee Township johnson County, 4. L,
'a's S se1 Il # i''' JAMES D. ALLEN. p.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Meteorological Observations.

April "A 6 30 Clear an; wind 3. E.
81 = So Clear; light breeze from the 3.
g i 80 Clear; fresh breeze from s. w.
4 80 Sd 81 Clear am; p. m .cloudy; wind W
Al 80 ~ Clear en-; = pm. cold; wind n.
Y - 40 Wind y; rain 3 an. and pm.
IS 90 w'd m; Bpm. ". w'd; rain.
3 10 IS IS Cold; higa wind from y. Z.
. @ % Warmer, with rain.
30 % % % Clearing up; wind Z.
II ~ % 10 Rain an; wind n. 4. pm.
+" L. A ~ 10 Rain. day
I3 % IS 2 Flurries of snow; wind NV.
"a = e 50 Clear; 5. Z. wind.
% 9os4 - Cloudy; wind n.
]? 81 6s 8 Clear I'm; than,r sho'rat6p. m.
IL . o. e. Warm rain, Wont thun. wind ,.
10 90 6o 81 Showers and sunshine.
20 z 80 IS Clear; high wiads
:. q 80 as 81 South wind; clear
y 81 - 4s Cloudy; high wind from =. W.
. "A 80 q Hail storm at pm; variable.
"a IS 81 So CLOUDY; wind Sc.
81 . 4is6 So
g 70 % 81 Clear evening.
:. n 5a6S 60. Pleasant.
y % 80 6 Warm; high wind.
- - o. y 60 C;euf;y
. ~ % 90 g. Shower.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08


MINER 4 FULLER. PHYSICIANS and Surgeons
Lawrence, Kansas. Particular attention gwen
TO Surgery and diseases OF the ESe.
JOHN 3. WOOD, Land Agent and Aoney Bro
ker. Lawrence, kansas.
C. ST0RRS. Jr-, Land Agent aad Surveyor.
Fl. SHANK LIN, w hoIeSaie and Retail Boot ana
Shoe Dealer.
T. C0NANT, Dealerin Dry Goods and Groceries.
Z. l. FRAZER, Matchmaker and JeHeisr.
L. KELLOGG, Dentist.
WHITNEY HOUSE. T. L. Whitney.
HAVERIEY House. l.. Hevf.
E :. E0fNMAN, Attorney al law.
JOIN. y, COZ. Counselor. and Attorney at Law.
q. VI. BROWN, Atty at Law snd Land Agent.
GEO. FORD, Desler in Dry Goods. Groceries. &c:
RlDENOpR. & BRO, Land Agents snd Heal
Estate Brokers.
MORROW HOUSE. Morrow / Eldridge.
CENTRAL HOUSE, b. johnson
S. y. WOOD CO., Real Estate Agents and
Dealers IN Exchange and Money.
:. y. WOOD, Notary Public and Commissioner
Of Deeds for Ohio.
G. STEARNS. Grocer and Provision Dealer
except " hislSy.
D. B. BURNIIAM. Dealer in Seeds aud Agrieul-
tural Implements.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

The following Is the result of observations for
the month Of April:
Mean range Of thermometer at a.m.. - 13-15s::
at pm, 60 l-6S: and at pm. s. 2-l5S. Mean
range fer che month 81 lis
The coolest time was on the 18th, when 1T the
time of taking note at lam, the mercury stood
% above zero; and the warmest on the 18th.
when at pm. it stools SO IN the shade
We have for the greatest heishta Of Baroue-
ter during the month. % 50 inches on the sStb;
for The least heighth. 1919 On the 18th: ranges,
- Sc inches
Lawrence. Nag Ist, 1859. L. G.. HEATH.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
RaiIroad meetinr.

a meeting of the Corporators of the Jefferson
City and Necsho Valley Railroad Company will
be held at Hyatt. Anderson Co., on the 4th
Wednesday (the a6thl in Nay, Ia5s A full at
tendance is requested. A. WATTLES,
=. B, PLUME, Sec'y april Chairman.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Caution

A LII PERSONS ere hereby cautioned against
a purchasing note, drawn IN favor of Russell
Cole, and dated Mag 20, 1851, as said note has
rsaf27 II SuTfH0NS
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has this day obtained from the Probate
Court Of Riley County, Kansas Territory. letters
of administration on the estate OF Stephen =.
Lenfest, deceased. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
estate are requested TO present them properly
authenticated within one year from the date of
said letters. And if the said claims are not
presented within three years they will be forever
barred. EUGENE LEhtEST, Admir-.
March %, 1S5S. aprlGf3w
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
ArtesiaD Well at EEoneRa.

THE Town Company of Moneka, Linn county,
i Kansas hereby invite. proposals from indi-
viduals or companies, to sink an ARTEsIAN WELL
on their town site.
Propositions for the work, specifying time OF
commencement, rate per foot, size of pipe, &C.,
MAJ be directed to John D. Wattles, Secretary
Moneka Town Company. Such communication
viii receive prompt attention. myS
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08
EMPeZ2TA TOWN COMPANY!
Notice oF DRAWING.

THERE win be Drawing of all the shares
= issued b. the EmpoYia Town Company. in
the City OF 8rnporia, on Monday, the 10th day of
Mag next. Shareholders arc requested 10 be
present, either IN person or by proxy.
BY order Of the Company.
G.. BROWN. President
u. w. DEITzLER, Secretary. MARI
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-05-08

WIN. &. SHROYER takes this method of in
w forming his friends and the public general
IL that he has opened an UPHOLSTERiEG ES-
TABLISHMENT on Winthrop street., Law
renee, Immediately west Of the Morrow House.
where he would be happy to see all persons In
guest OF any thing IN his line. CoNEORfs, BAT
RAISES, BoLsTERs, Pillows. SHEETS, &C., on
hand. Spring Mattresses made to order.
Give me q call before purchasing elsewhere.
Feb q IS