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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
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FUNERAL OF THE LArE Rev. Tg.sp
FORD, ~ BALrIHoRE.-On Wedn.sd,v n,
log. the funeral Of the late Rev. Tbom.. .
ford (well known and highly esteemed a, :.
members If the NJ. Z Church 10 this ei,y
to whom be so often preached at he yis,,ss
relatives herel took place in B.luuor. p
friends Of the family, including oyer g..
preachers Of the NJ. f. Church of viii, 4.
deceased was member, Assem- bled s,r,r.
residence, and after prayer By Rev, Y p
d. Glenn, the mournful train procssdoi
Light Stree. Church, where the fous,,, -.
vices were conducted.
The c 'fin Was placed Immediately isL
Of the altar, whilst the ground AJor va. -
tIrsly occupied by the CONGREGATION p n.
northern gallery was reserved for III. ,'-'
attached TO the school in charge Of ,bs
ceased, and number from the S,I,.s
School connected with the church. IT,
erci-es began With the Reading, by ,bs n.
DIR. Roberts, OF the llo,h Psalm, conmsr", w.
20 give thanks to the Lord for be !, O.
because bis mercy endureth fOreyeroH,,j
the hymo;
"And let thi. feeble body fail
And let il faint and die"
which was sung; after which PRAYER bv =,
oaiciatiug clergyman, who made isi,s,,
invocation Of divine grace, specially meal,
ing tie mourning family, the youth Of ~,
school and the congregation
A Discourse was then preached hy Rev
J. Brown Morgan. preacher 10 charge Of Ss
City Station, based upon the following sy,;..
81 have fought good fight; have foi.5..
my course; have Kept the faith. Ilencsiyr.
there 10 laid up for me- crown Vi risb,g =.
ness, which the Lord, the righteous Ju,,.
shall give ne at that day; and 90, 70 n,
only, but unto all them also tha, Is. HI. Ar.
pesring" = Eeistle to Timothy, i,h chat,
7th aud Stb verses. The speaker i,ew i,.
chile and striking portrai.ure Of the A,,,,
Paul, and starting out with fes pryyy..
tious as to the duty of the Christian wsrr.y,.
concluded with an application Of bis renls
as developed 10 the lie Of the deceased rieol
whose c1fiued remains were before bin.
Mr. Morgan closed by otatng few .us.
esting facts in relation to the iecea.e! SOD
the Male Free School Of Batim re, ora,
which deceased had presided sIuee M.y
18th 1918.
The congregation then eng gei 10 Singing
the hymn, IA tavorite one With the ieces.e.y
aRock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself IL thee
during which the coffin was replaced 10 tbs
hosrse and the train Of carriages again slig.
pied, aud the family train proceeded t.
Mount O.ivet Cemetery, where the Iu;eIu:ai
took place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

ca = REWARD Was stolen from W
sD.) H. Stuart's landing, betw'er p,
and 18th OF this month, a large sILee SH'h
belonging 10 the subscriber, painted white. VII
black streak on the upper moulcing-o'
end there were fixtures for rutter an' N 20
other nose piece, with short piece o. ,-'
attached, for locking On the sides '2eis ~,
two cast iron fixtures, the wheels ha".- y
removed There was in the skif "as1 g
two paddles, painted white; and '"o ''''
same colour The skIf vas locked 70 20 :
root, and that cut in Two pieces, IN oL.si y p
able the person or persons 70 take Il. IS's
reward will be paid on It's delivery 70 y, y
any information thankfully received. So a''
me at Hampstead P. o, King George . ,.t..
Virginia. K. SlUAki L'"'.'
King George County, sep 2l-ro4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The cquinoetial gale was severely felt upon
Cape Cod The gale commenced ON Thurs
day afternoon, and continued with great VIC
leuce uut,l 8 P. NJ. Trees we're uprooted,
and fences and small buildings blown down
near Harwicb. Some twenty sail OF vessels,
mostly fishing schooners, were driven ashore.
Wharves were submerged, and other damage
DONE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

From the temper eVinced by the people Of
Staten Island, at the late meeting at Rioh-
mond, New York, it is the opinion Of cool
beads that quarantine can never be efecsu-
ally re established on the Island. The re.
nor, Of the committee presents strong ar
raw of facts on the subject, showing copclu-
siyely that the commercial Interests OF this
xreat city, and the common right to protec-
ton from danger aud from exposure TO ill.,
fictitious diseases of the people Of New York,
and Kings and Richmond counties, alike de-
mand that the Legislature. Immediately upon
it's re-assemblipg. proceed to enact the neces-
ssry laws and make the requisite aappropr'a-
tions for carrying out its twioe-deolared pur-
pose Of the quarantine removal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Hon. George Taylor. who represents the
Second (Brooklyn) district 10 Congress, con-
tradicts the statement that there was an un.
Outstanding or arrangement between himself
and Cornelius Wendell. in relation to the in
vestigation of alleged corruption in the sys-
tenn of doing the public printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER "a, 1855.

The opponents OF MIR. Lstoher are hard
at work looking up arguments against bis
nomination. They have recently discovered
that the Methodist Church, especially in
Western Virginia, is cxertins its Influence IL
bis behalf, upon the ground that bis Doulua-
ton and election will cause the decay, and
early disappearance of slavery from that
section Of the stste.
1t will doubtless be matter of surprise to
the mem 5ers of the Church, TO which refer
ence is made, that they are charged with
exerting themselves, as body, TO secure the
election of Mr.. Letcher. We take it for
granted, that the members of that Church,
will act in regard to the next Gubernatoriai
election, pretty much upon the principles
that will govern members Of other churches,
in most elections. Some of them vii! favor
the election of Mr.. Lstcher-othors will OPP
pose it. The idea that any christian demon
ination in Virgiria, intend to take part. as
a demo mination, in the election, we couside,
simply preposterous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

4 CARD H3RPER y B.ALDWIN WHOLE.
n SALE DEALERS IN BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
CAPS, &c, Prime Sure: Wharf, AleIand'ia Va
have The pleasure 10 announce The arrival OF
their FALL STOCK, comprising 1915 CAsEs
and CARTOONS ot the most desirable and season.
able Goods in their line, purchased direct from
the Manufacturers in New England, to which
they respectfully invite the attention OF their
customers and dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The London Shipping Gazette says: "Dur.
ing the month of August the number of
wrecks reported in our columns we're liz, ma
king total during the past eight months Of
1OQ0U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Advicss from Cuba state that large pur-
obsses of powder and arms bad been recently
made in Havana, in way not TO attract the at
teution of the government, and that seditious
circulars we're being freely distributed among
the free blacks. 1t lie evident, says the New
York Herald that matters are not 30 quiet in
Cuba as they seem upon the surface to be,
and that trouble is brewing there for Spain
Any attempt to appeal to the blacks for the
purpose of over,hrowing the government IS
most reprebensible and can only result 10
the ruin of the island. 1t is, however, only
following the example set By the spapish ru'
lers there, who have armed and drilled seve-
raj black regiments, while they strictly pro-
hibit the native whites from entering the
army or learning the use of arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
The Race a. B,.dep.burp.

4 very large ccncourse Of peruons Assem-
blei ct BIadeusburg, 90 Monday last, to wit.
which had been advertised to come Of on
that day, between Mr.. Crawfcrds "One-Eyed
joe" and MIR. Newby's sylvester Bucban.
40" They we're disappointed, however-she
race not coming of. Mr.. Newly paid the
forfeit. Planters AdrOcnte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
Domestic Tragedy In Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Sentinel Of the lGth brings
full account Of domestic tragedy that &C.
CURED 10 that city Oh Saturday last. a man
pamed Chambers, his wife, and little daugh-
ter, some seven or eight years OF age, came
TO Milwaukee from Bufilohe having leased
store there and brought Oh q stock Of goods.
The parties had lived unhappy Tor tSo or
three years past, aud at length separation
took place, for the Reason, rs the husband
stated, that "he could not live III peace With
her" He, however, continued to maintain
the mother and child, who were LEFT together.
10 Milwaukee, they boarded at d'forent hO-
tells. On Saturday last. she went 10 private
residence to board. On Tuesday morning,
ststing that sho was going to consult an a..
trologist, she doubtless took the opportunity
to bu, a package of arsenc VA Tuesday
afternoon, der husband had an Interview with
her, during which she sent her daughter
down stairs for glaes Of water, ana On her
return Mr.. Cbambcrs SAW Ter suddenly RAISE
a paper to her lips. aud swallow something,
and driuk the glass Of water. Snspectlng
the purpose, as she had otcu threatened to
kill herself, he snatched the paper from her
hands; too late, however, to prevent her from
swsllow wing the poison. Mr.. Chambers bur
ried out for doctor, telling the inmates OF
the house what had happened. They Immo-
diately ran up stairs, and found that the il,-
tie girl had swallowed what was left OF the
arsenic, With the intention Of killing her
self also.
The physician arriving. proposed at once
to apply certain remedies, but for long tune
she positively refused. Finally, through the
influence of her little daughter, she was in.
duced to swallow an emetic. This produced
the desired effect. aud an antldCtc was next
administered. The little girl was similarly
treated When asked why she took the poi
con, she said that she "wanted to die with
her mother and was not willing to live with
her father" Fortunately, she had not taken
enough TO kill her, and she recovered; but
the quantity of arsenic swallowed by the
mother, and the time that elapsed before she
would take any remedy, bsffei all efforts 10
save her life. She charged her husband with
cruelty, and alleged that tue cause Of the
deed. She died between ~ and ii o'clock,
conscious almost to the last, and uurepentent
Of the deed.
On Wednesday, as the funeral procession
was moving towards the cemetery, the car
rage containing Mr. Chambers and bis little
girl, drove Of at full speed 10 the direction
of the Lake Shore Railroad, leaving strangers
to bury his dead wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Col. Samuel Nj. Williams, o native Of Bal.
timore, bot resident of Texas, for about 80
years, died at bis residence, near Galveston,
on the 18th, aged Is years. At tho time Of
bis death, he was president Of the Comm,r.
cal and Agricultural Bank Of Texas. lie
attained the highest social and commercial
position, and filled many Offices of trust and
honor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The three comets are now beginning to be
the theme of daily and nightly conversation
and watching. 1t required something IN the
line OF the wonderful to afford excitement
sufficient for our excited people. Nobody,
however, now fears either war or pestilence
10 the rear Of these erratio visitants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The Winchester Virgiuisp says:--"Ihe
mo.s splendid lot Of beef cattle. about six
hundred, ever driven through this place,
from the western and south counties
nas.ed through town on Sunday and Mon
IA, last far the Eastern markets"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The Hon. Hiram Walbridgc q candidate
for Congress in the third district, New York,
made stump speeoh before democratic
mass mec,irg in Franklin street on Tuesday.
lie was in favor of the establishment by this
government Of protcctorale over Mexico
aud the States of Central America; the speedy
acquisition Of Cuba he regards as exceeding
ly desirable, and the Pacific railroad he
thought should be constructed without delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Bre,et Second Lieut.. Charles E, Jesup,
.on of Msjor General Jesup, is appointed aid
10 General II arney, in place of Capt Pleason-
ton, who goes out to the Pacific as Acting
Asaistsut Adjutant General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Among the new fashions and customs, one
of the mos; remarkable is tho field now open
ed to the celebrated orators of the English Par.
lament for the display of their eloqueuoe, at
wedding breakfasts and banquet at the
nuptal entertainments in London during the
past season, such men as Lords Pa'merstOn
aud Russell, have delivered speeches eulog'suo
o: bride AMI groom, parents and relations to
the fourth and fifth degree--whlch speeches
are all published in full, with the report OF
the nupt!als, in the Court Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The Democrats of the nineteenth Congress
sioual district of Ohio, have nominated John
W. Gray, esq, editor of tho Plain Dealer. and
late Postmaster at Cleveland, as their candi.
date for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The New Orleans Daily Delta, OF Friday
last, says:-A duel took place this moroing
about gel ok, near the Hallway House, on
the Mstaire Ridge, between MIR. George
Wood, of the True Delta newspaper, aud Mr.
John NJ. BraLazsn, late Of that paper: Inc
weapons used we're Mississippi rifles, distance
ior;y PAGES. Three shots were cxcaang ed,
but neither party was hurt. We learo that
after the third shot Mr.. Brabazan's friends
removed him from the ground, and that the
difficulty still remains unsettled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

On Monday last, the Spanish Minister
LID ;n,o the State Department twenty-five
.,.,..,d 6vs hundred dollars, interest OF the
d.h. IF sn.in TO American citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

The Africans captured in the SLAYER Echo,
were quietly removed from Fort Sumter on
Sunday last, to the frigste Niagara, lying in
the ofiiug, and on the succeeding day that YES
sel started on her mission of restoring them
to their country. The reshipment Of these
Africans, the Charleston News says, removes
one bone of contention. The federal Act Of
1919 thus receives it's consummatiop; and al
though the case Of these Africans has been
made the occasion Of every legitimate effort
70 eyade the law, and has stimulated unrc-
uniting exeruUn 10 make capltai in favof vi
reopening the slave trade, still the News is as.
sured that the mass Of the people Of Charles
ton are content with the course that things
have taken, and whateser sympathy they may
have bad for the negroes themselves, they
have no, affiliated in the designs entertained
by those who have taken an active part IN the
late proceedings and discussion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

In speaking Of the places most suitable for
holding the Democratic State Convention the
Richmond Enquirer says:--"Alexandria will
also urge many and strong claims for the
Convention. She has largo and camf"rta-
bic hotels, and most excellent halls that are
per fec,ly sa te for any crowd they can hold.
Ale 1andris is as easily accessible as Sisun-
ton. The delegates from the Northwest must
reach either Stanton or Richmond through
Alexandria-thos from the lower valley can
much more readily 90 to Alexandria than
Staun.on, and those from the South side can
20 to Alexandra as readily as to Staunton."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

OHOn REWARD!-Ranaw i''A
- ZUO subscriber on The nlga, ., g, ~ -.
instant, a negro boy called Bennett !. q -.
latto, about IS or Is years old, . TEE, w. I.,
in height, thin, and quite good looking en- a v.
polite He was well dressed when ~ =,
the clothes DE had on are not rensTo','.
will give the above reward Of $40 %; ~ r..
taken out of the state, and secured 80 '''' :,
him again. He left in COMPANY "'. , ,Hy,
negro boys. Tsep 22-eotfl 4. 5 "h'"-D..-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

W. r. Wilson, Of New York, is said to have
drawn the whole Ct SO, 300 in Saml Swami
L. Co.'s lottery, on the llth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

DEM MUTUAL LIFE nee
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA Carl
1AL OVER b6OD00O.-A Safe and Reliable Insti-
ta',on.-A peculiar feature Of this Company is,
that a married woman can insure the life OF her
husband, for the benefit of herself and children.
tree ION Inc claims OF the representatives OF
her husband, or any OF bis creditors. Circulars
explaining the rates OF insurance, and plan Of
the Institution, may be mad gratis of the agent
DE-. K. H. STABLER,
Sep a-2aw3w No 1855 King st. Alexa Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

Byacurious concatens:ion of circumstances
one Thomas Galloway, formerly of Vermont
and now of Wheeling, Va, married his sep.
daughter. While be was busy whaling, she
left to herself t.y the death Of her mother,
became foe yonog woman, went of west,
got married and became widow. Thomas
returning from his whaling, happened 10 the
town where the widow resided, saw Der, did
DO, recognise her as his step.cbi! I'D and mar
ried Der. After tue marriage bis w'te's sc'
count Of Der early life revealed the relation
Ship but it made no difference TO Thomas. tor
be took possession OF some tiue property left
by his brother who was drowned in the Ohio,
and. happy in his married state, he is now
. respectable member VI society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
Patriot of,he,7G stamp.

1t is we'll known that the National men Of
Name made great eff ut % Monday last T.
overthrow the sectional Republicans. cor
respondent at Moose Head gives this lliustra-
ton of patriotism :-'One old fellow" says
the writer, "who has been bunting % the lake
for the last thirty years, gave up bis weeks
work, padded thirty miles in his canoe and
walked yesterday with his pack on his back,
FORTY miles to vote on Monday. lie Is sn
old line whig,' tut votes with the Democrat.
ia marty. or TO use his own language, be
.woudnot vote for a Republican, except to
send him to Halifax"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

w ANTED. - The advertiser wishes to en-
w gage a competent man to travel in Fir
GINA Capital repaired, one hundred and fifty
dollars Iais IS rare chance for an energetic
man. Can make from three 10 six hundred dol
lars a month. Cal! at Room No. 81 City Hotel
sep Z3-2i'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24

C.HOH REWARD.-RGna"ay '''H a..
OZU\DTheologicsI Seminary, n's' -. +.
andrla, Va, on Sunday night, tue ~ W.
negro boy named CARTER SAD h'7
brigh mulauo, S feet, or inches ~.
very well built. He is about Is jea' ..
has very pleasant countens"c'. y, -.
rhe above reward of $500, If ;asc' on. %
State and secured so that get nm a.
dress DAVID FI1ZHUGH Fa"'ah L.
sen l7-eot OF Il. {. WAkp t.t1L -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-24
The New York Herald scouts the idea

The New York Herald scouts the idea
that the battle which Douglas is aow fight
ing with 90 much energy in Illinois, is upon
the simple question of reelection to the
Senate. The Herald looks upon the fight
as preliminary. to the more important con-
test for 1860. 1t says:-"If successful 10
this We may soon expect some interesting De,
velopments in other States, West, East, ana
South, 10 behalf Of MIR. Douglas as the man
for the Charleston Convention; while, with
his defeat in November, we shall not be eur
prsed to be next informed that be bias taken
the field az the head Of an independent Pres
idental movement, sitter the fashion OF Mar
,iu Van Buren,"
New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-10

there could be place suitable for Quarantine sta
ton Ike The present.
Vice-President CRABIREE thought if any place were
suitable be would mention Couey Island.
Nayor TIEsASs did not agree with the Nce-Presi-
dent, b. said tina; Coney Island very obection-
able locality for the reason that the land wss marsly,
and fever have been known 20 prevail there. He
thought il was place IN every way susceptible 10
srread malaria and yellow fever.
vice-President CRABIREE SAID the Staten islanders
had acted very unadvisedy IN the destruction OF tue
hospitals Ptalsr,,,.....;j.,..if,b.vb had no, acted 81,
they did they might have obtained their desired end
bv lawful means for To hls certain knowledge there
was sorre anxiety about the removal Of Quarantine.
A. for himself he was free TO say that before these
outrages and ri0tous proceedings he was wiling to
have gone any length fOT that purpose; bt since the
lat. c0ufsCratons he would not much Is turn his
hand for il.
President yFRPIASs said he was obliged to confess
that the conduct OF the people had made il appear that
there Wa, no help for continuing the Quarantine
IN the same locabty. .
thev hni any ones, they be constructed a to
improve the facilities Of the place for the reception OF
the different types of diseases. Tie Mayor offered
the following resolution, which was UNANIMOUSLY y
Re.rei Tha, in conformity with the Ac; Of ii, Iegi.i
ure pa..d March . 1850, this Board apply 70 IN ,,oy
approval 70 raise on the property OF "a" state
he'd in srus, by the Commissioners Of Emigration sun,
70 have been dest-oyed by mob s O. araniine tMafnr
Ho.s ON the nights OF the 1t aud 81 Of >epember inst for
lie pa rpoe rebuilding the said Marine Hospital and such
Other Buildings b. needed for CuaIautine purposes
The following resolution offered by Colnmis-
sioner PURDY. and was unanimously passed BY the
Board:
R,,S Tha: ia view ~ the destruction Of the Quarantine
buildings by mob the nights OF "Wednesday snd n sdaN
a., impossible sford srch accommodations a. they
Otherwise would feel Il incumbent them 70 do The Board
however feel II their duty receive all sick OF contagious dis
Boards Of Health having competent authority TO
a. in .u'h cas-s
The Board then adjourned
New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-10
LATEST FROM QUARANTINE.
from Oar Special Reporter.

'71" vi NfV''al n poTteT
QUARANrISE, Thursday, 8 p. M, 1853.
Last night the Border -Ruian Democracy of Staten
Island crowned the nfamy of her inhabitants at the
Democratic Assembly. District Convention which met
a. Richmond To nominate a Delegate to the Syracuse
'onventon. The time was occupied until nearly |
0eok at night in settling the right of contestant dele
gates from three Of the different towns This being
's''led, Ray Toinpkias chosen as Delegate to
aprson' the Democracy of Staten lslsnd q, Syracuse
.oe Alternate was Mr.. ID. b. Allen, a son-n-law Of
S"uauodose Vanderbilt, who achieved an immotali y
New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-10

The Harmonic Society repeat the ode' and 'e!s. 'O"'
sung al the Gable Celebration al the Crystal Pai,F
tonight by request Of OF our distinguished c''
zens In order TO render It thoroughly BRILLIANT eH'
tertainment they have added various popular 'ee',
tons IRON the great masters and the dis'ln u7A'"
basso, Karl Fornes viii sing three OF ms aVoi'.e m
sorgs. The Drum Corps OF the list Regiment VIII
give their spirited Drum Polka.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-10

TIE CASE OF LocEE.--Richard Adam Locke,
charged with violating the Quarantine laws, was not
bailed as reported. The Recorder offered to oa
him for examination only, desiring to have an 'nvest
CATION of this affair. Collector Schel offered to be-
come bondsman, but Mr.. Locke declined to be balled
for examination, and remanded to the custody Of
an officer His examination has been set down for IL
o'cioek to-day