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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

I. 1t is stated in the Marshall County
Express, that the Hon. and Rev. j. B.
Grinnell intends to engage in wool
growing pretty extensively in Powe-
sheik county. He started for Michi-
gan last week, where he has purchased
about five thousand head of choice
grades of sheep with which to stock
his farm.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

A gentleman once asked company
Of little boys what they were good
for? One little fellow very promptly
answered We are good to make
men of
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

Boston has appropriated SIS 1000 to-
ward the expense Of celebrating the
coming 4th Of July So it is reported.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

The Iowa Frontier Guards, station
ed at Spirit Lake, were disbanded on
the 18th ult., and have dispersed to
their homes.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

The fine rain of Tuesday was very
refreshing to vegetation, and crops
generally are looking remarkably
well.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16
ID. ID. w. CARVER, Secretary.

The Utah mail brings the proc!ama-
ton from Gov. Cumming, commanding
Immediately to dispense various par
ties of Mormons associated together
in military capacity, in the noun
tains surrounding Salt Lake Valley
The Valley Tan complains that this
proclamation was put in the hands OF
a federal officer, instead of the Terri.
torial Marshal, and asserts that trea.
son is as rife in the Territory now, as
before the advent of the army.
A despatch from Washington, says
Attorney General Blacks opinion con-
flicts with the military understanding
of the instructions to Gen. Johnston,
and the intention of the War Depart
ment, when they were issued. Hence
further complications are apprchended
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

Local News is very scarce just now.
We should like to engage some inven,
tive genius to get Us up a tew.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

The President is said to be hesitat-
ing whether he will retain his Pugh
in the Democratic church.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

Work has been commenced to re-
build the mill dam at Wayeylv.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16
Republican Meetings.

No reports of the proceedings of
the Republican Caucus and Republi-
can County Convention, held in this
place last week, have been furnished
us by the Secretaries. We learn,
however, from Esquire Hackley, that
the Republican town caucus for
st. Charles precinct organized by ap-
pointing S. Hackley, Chairman, and
J. V. w. Montague, Secretary +; and
that the following delegates were
chosen to attend the County Conven-
ton, viz r. G. Reinigcr, d. w. Poin-
dexter, j. w. Smith, Z. P. Harrington,
Milo Gilbert, S. Hackley, j. G. Patter-
son. A new Republican Town Com
mittee was chosen, viz: Samuel Hack
ley, j. NJ. Parsons, and d. w. Poin-
dexter.
The Republicans held their county
convention on Saturday, when Samue
Hackley was called to the Chair, ant
d. w. Poindexter appointed Secreta
ny. The following delegates were
elected to attend the State Convention
to be holden at Des Moines on the
22d inst, viz: +. G. Buwdoin, A. B. F
Hildreth, R.W. Humphrey, Silas Smith
and David Ripley. 1t was voted tina,
such of the delegates as may be pres
ent at the State Convention be au.
thorized to cast the full vote to which
the county may be entitled.
School JouRNAL-N. w. Mills & Co.,
of Des Moincs, have issued a pros
pectus for new Educational Journal,
to be published monthly at Des Mones.
Price sl,OO per annum. The proprie-
tors inform us that "the Editorial
management will be under the control
of gentleman of well known abili-
ty," whom we take to be none other
than the Hon. J. 7. Tubby, deputy
secretary of the Board of Education
1t is well known that no press in Iowa
does better printing than that of Mills
& Co, and under the care of Mills and
Tubby we are sure that the School
journal will be creditable and high
ly meritorious work,-one much need
cd to advance the educational interests
of the State. The first No. will be
issued on the first of July.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

ST. CHARLES LODGE, Nd. &c, 1. .. q. r,
Tho next regular meeting of this organiza-
ton will be held at Cheney Brackett's
Hall, ON Friday evening, at "a o'clock.
l. w. CARD, w. C, 7.
JAS. JACKSON, w. S,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

The Chinese call a cocoanut "a
Cows Egg."-Punh.
Well, that accounts for the milk in it..
The man who courted an invcstiga-
ton says it isn't half as good as an
affcctionate girl
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16
Bleaching and Shaping

done to order, in the nesitest manner.
All work from st. Charles and vicinity may
he left ut the Store of Wright & Brother in
that town, to which place it will returned
when finished.
Floyd, May 80, 1859. off
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

pLANkS of all kinds for sale at the Intelli-
ID gencer office.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16
st. Charles City, Iowa, June Is, 1859.

A. B. F. HTLDRETH l. D. D. W. CARVER, EDITORS.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16
Gbe gntelligenttr.

Westward the course of empire takes its way"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-06-16

GAINESVILLE, O., June 6--3 P. NJ.
A heavy frost occurred on Saturday
night. Corn is entirely destroyed and
great many farmers are preparing
to replant. Wheat is much damaged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

LADIES OF THE ROYAL HoUSEHoLD.-T Mistress
of the Robes, says an English paper, is an office
Of great importance, and of the best in the gift
Of the Ministry. The duties distinguished the
holder above all others; for instance, that of rid
in in the royal carriage on all state occasions.
aud robbing the Qaeen at ceremonies Of import
arce, though the actual manipulation connected
with the duties of Mistress Of the Robes is equals
ly perfot med by attendants on the person OF the
sovereign. Groom of the Stole rather a cur
rious Office to attach to that of Mistress of the
Robes, but perhaps requisite when female was
Oh the throne. The Stole is a narrow vest, for
merly embroidered with roses, fieur-de-lis, and
crowns. and lined with sarsauet. Sarah, Duchess
of Marlborough, held both these offices in the
reign of Queen Annie, and 30 did the Duchess OF
Somerset. The salary was then eight hundred
pounds sterling ,and is now five hundred pounds
sterling per annum. The ladies of the Bed Cham
berthe duties are connected with all things ap,
pertaining to the royal sleeping and dressing
apartments, Of which they have the complete
superintendence and control, as we'll as of the ap.
parel Of the Queen.
The bed chamber women are seven in number,
and their salaries and duties similar 10 the
ladies of the bed chamber. In the correspondence
Of Henrietta, Countess of Suffolk, there are some
singular illustrations of this Office Maids of honor
are of ancient date, and of considerable importance
They we're always well paid and we'll cared for by
royalty. The chronicles of the reign Of Henry
VIII, give numerous examples OF this fact. An
order the provision of of the ladies OF honor
to Catharine is very minute, and among other
things provides her with o gallon of ale for break
fas, and a chine Of beef; piece of beef and gal
lon of beer for dinner. In the afternoon, gallon
of ale and maniple of bread aud for supper q
mess of porridge, piece of mutton, and gallon
Of ale; after supper, half gallon of wine and
bread. Ia 1.75, the ladies petitioned for an in
of salary, instead Of raions for supper, al
we're allowed seventy pounds sterling per aunum.
Their duties in the present day, are to attend OF
the Queen-the turn of the eight ladies being scs
IN arda draW n Reeh
salary is three hundred pounds sterling per an
mum.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

|. George T. Williamson, wealthy citizen Of Gin
cinnati, died ia London, England, on the 25th
uItimo.
A man In Machiss, Me-, having some hay des,
troyed by some drunken men, sued the man whc
sold them the liquor for its value, and the jury
gave him q verdict.
THEATRICAL Ed ain Booth is playing 10 New
Orleans, Miss Davenport In Warrington, Mrs
Chas. Howard ia Memphis, and Miss Vanderhof
in Baltimore.
The story about Fanny Kemble and the Com
mittee Of Ladies' of the Mount Vernon Fund
which has been going the rounds in the news
papers, turns out to have been manufac tursd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

THousASps ofrersons are suffering with affections
OF tue Kidneys and Bladder, and many are consigr-
ed to the grave, without relief. Chemistry is al.
waysin advance of the medical practitioner and thus
tits that HARTsH0RNE's BUCHU COMPOUND.
prepared by aChemist Is now 40 extensively used,
and has given not only relief to thousands but has
cured IN nearly every case where 1t has been used
Its as efectual for Kidney and Bladder Complaints
as asHAhTsHoRNE'S CURE ALL Is for annihiIating
any pain in the system. GA his PECr0RAL SYRUP,
In curing Coughs and Colds. St
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

a. GPT Book sroRf, 81 MAIN sTREBr.
Last Friday night at eight o'clock.
As down Main street drifted,
stood before spacious store,
That famed Book Store 20 GI1r-cd.
/ had left homo with little funds,
Net thinking Of adventure
But reading "Gsft Book Enterprise
Thought for Prize I'd enter.
Ibcuaht a Book-my dollar paid
The clerk steps back and holier's
The" Pilgrims Pregress'-Ladies' Watch!
Full welledl-Fifty dollars
hurried home; my smiling wife
A pleasant air was hGnming.
Che said I've laid my work aside
That / might WATCH your coming.
ehe had been WATCHING. of course
Her work OF love applauded;
Gave her the book. and with the WATCH
Her ,cdtchiR9 rewarded.
Then hurry 10 the Gift Book Store.
And fate will lit the curtain;
You may not get Ladies' Watch,
But soMsrfiya RICH ia certain. ia 22-6t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

IT, ES1RMous ExPESDITuEE.-it Is stated that
over 81 900 000 has been expended on the sum-
boring Atlantic cable. a large portion of which
came out OF the pockets of American stockholders.
who of course must bear proportionate share OF
the loss 1t is sad reflection but may prove les
son TO future speeulators who will learn that frac
ton of the above sum- Invested In business
cards and handbills at the Dispatch Job Office would
make any man a millionaire.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

The marriage Of the Detroit Desdemona IL ilIe-
gal, because Of non-pabication of the bands.
The father is going to put the girl In lunatic
asylum, and shoot his sable son-in-lsw.
Rev. j. Y. Buysch, q Catholic priest Of New
Orleans, was found dead In his room on the 18th
inst.
Why 10 drunkard nearly ready to sign the
pledge like skeptical Hindoo! Because be 10 10
doubt whether to give up the worship Of the ~,
orsBot- -tJuggernaut)
The Pensacola Gazette announces the death o
Purser Dudley Walker, q. 8. NJ, in that city, on
the 11th inst.
Virgil Mcknight, President OF the Baak o
Kentucky, was stricken with apoplexy on thu
18th.
The message Of the President of the Uuitet
States was published entire, In Gslignanfs Mes,
ssDger. in Paris and full translation In the Mon
iteur.
Col. Chaa. Ruffuer declines reelection 10 tht
Virginia Legislature, from Ksnawha county.
Two men we're arrested ia Philadelphia on Tues
day for attamptiDgto cuta mans throat with ,
scrsss drtrsr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

from Minnesota, that the gold fever 10 raging
throughout the West, and hundreds Of Young msu
are preparing TO start early 10 the spriag for the
newly discovered mines Of Western Kansas. In
many Of the large towns, companies OF SO TO 100
are organizing, while individuals are hoping TO
realize fortunes by fitting out transportation
trains, to convey provisions to the 'diggiDgs,"
and passengers, Ut certain price per head. il 10
expected that large pr1fn Willie msds on the
provisions. which will command the highest prices
q. the mines y. Journal n CbmmWcs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

INTERESTING ELECTRICAL ExPERIMENr.-Take q
before the fire until it Is perfectly dry fold it up
into long strip of about two inches wide. The
magnet 10 now complete. To exhibit the attrac.
tive power, cut strips Of writing paper about
three inches long, aud about as wide as one Of
these lines; place them upon the table, three or
four together. Now, take the magnet and draw
1t briskly under the arm two or three times; its
electro-usgnetism 10 instantly developed, and
becomes apparent when held over the small strips
of wrting paper, for they fly up toward the
paper magnet, vsritably by the wings of light
ming.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25
MAMMOTH TuRNI

MAMMOTH TURNIPs.--.We have been
furnished by Mr.. james NJ. Taylor two mammoth
turnips grown at "Shelala," his farm In Henrico
county. one weighing fourteen pounds and msas.
uring forty and q half inches In circumference
the other weighing twelve pounds and measurip Z
thirty six inches. Pretty good for Henrico.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

MAcKRRAL RETURNs.-The returns, showing an
inspection Of 13l 602 barrels for the year 1858, exs
coed the actual catch of the State, about 10000
barrels inclnded are mackeral brought from Nova
they have already been inspected once, and rein.
spected in Boston. The actual catch, therefore, is
about 1l5,600 barrels, Of which Gloucester returns
about onehalf The seasons catch in Gloucester
is vared at $712.110. an increase of over $4,000
above the catch of 1857, but the feet OF the past
year was increased about forty sail. adding nearly
100000 to the invested capitalization Traueller,
jan 20
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25
FREzzoLIsIs Lover DEAD-A Touching Tale

FREzZoLIsIS Lover DEAD-A Touching Tale
A letter from Paris to Boston paper, says:
During the month of December there died in
Paris one Louis Lambert formerly sous prefect of
Sceaux, who was brought in q dying state from
America, by Frezzoini herself. He was once
known in the beet Partisan salons as the 'beau
Lambert, and was considered the most handsome
aud fascinating man of his day. An obscurity
about his birth did not Lessen his attraction 10
female eyes, by some he was presumed to be the
con of Marshal Maguan, and his resemblance to
that doughty warrior seemed to warrant such an
idea. Heiived the career Of ali young, good look.
ing Freuchmen; literally provided with money by
the Marshal, he went the round Of vices and dissi.
patton, liasoDs &c and finally becoming attached
to Frezzolini, then youthful and possessing
charms, he devoted himself to her-and her for.
tunes, his own exchequer bsing diIapidated.-
With her be visited America, where the climate
proved unfavorable to constitution weakened by
every kind of excess His health grew rapidly
desperate, and, lingering in Illness, he existed
only long enough to see his 'cber Paris once
more. his death taking place almost immediately
upon his arrival in France. Frezzolini was as
generous as devoted to him, and his funeral and
monument In Pere la Chaise were paid for BY a
cantatrice, now poor and broken down herself,
who was the only faithful friend of one who
wss once the envy Of all the youths in the
metropolis-says French paper-the idol, the
Object of love and jealousy, the beau LAMBERT
The tale isrepllV touching
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

Liberal CHaEITY.--We understand
that DR.. Boynton has consented to deliver an ad.
dress, next Thursday night, at the Hall of the
Mechanics Institute, the proceeds to be applied to
the use of the Union Benevolent Society and the
Male and Female Orphan Asylums. The pro.
gramme will probably be published Tomorrow
morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

TIE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA, since the
signing of the treaties, has been engaged in forti.
fying the approaches to Pekin, to prevent the re.
currence Of another inroad of barbariaps to the
capital city. Several of the Mandarins who failed
to repulse the Anglo-French forces, have been
sentenced to decapitation u the fall while others
have been banished to Chinese Siberia. The total
number of British ships-of war in Chinese water,
was 54, French 81, American f.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

CATTLE KILLED BY EATING SORGHUM M-Indepen. /.
denoe (lows) Guardian gives an account of ths
destruction of seven head of cattle from eating
the refuse Chinese Sugar Cane, after it had been
compressed in the mill. The outer coating Of the
stalks is ofa very vitreous character, when thus
broken up and taken into the stomach, Ii operates
like broken glass. cutting. in aud cases pene-
tratiIg entirely through the coats of that organ
producing violent INFLAMMATION. post mortem ex.
animation In this case revealed this the cause
death. This important fact should be made known
10 every farmer, as it may be the means of pre>
venting serious destruction of their stock,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

FUEL FOR The Poor The ladies of
the Union Benevolent Ssaeety, as we'll az some few
members OF the Council, have been actively en-
gsged for several days past, to the
poor OF the city. Ofthe coke at the gas works ff.
teen hundred bushels per month have been placed
At the disposal of the ladies, all of which they can
readily distribute to the needy poor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

CHAPGE OF IasoLEEoE Robert Samp-
son, free negro, made his appearance before the
Mayor yesterday morning, to answer the charge
of assaslting John E. Kelly, and striking him with
piece Of timber. After bearing the evidence OF
three witnesses, the warrant was dismissed, the
prisoner having had o severe drubbing at tho time
Of the assault.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

Shocking LIoUeR TRAeEDY.--The Cincinnati Ohio
dazette eays that, in Paint Township, Madison
county, Ohio. Thursday last the wife of Patrick
Rowan, while Insane from the effects of liauor
drowned herselfin n cisterp; while her husband
who had been carousing with her. ran from home
half clad and was found frozen badly by the road
eide. He is not expected to recover
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25
DIssoLUrIoNs. &C.

nIS s o LU N.-The concern Of
~ PRICE 4 WATKINS IL this day dissolved by
mutual consent: WATKINS has disposet OF
h,s interest In the stock and debts, to q NJ PRICE
who has assumed all the obligations Of the concern
and to whom those indebted are requested 10 mako
payment.
The name of the firm can be used By either mart.
ner. but only in liau.aation of It's affairs.
4 M PRICE.
yB WATKINS
r,-, PkICE, JR
hNnncho. january Ist, 1879. Ia lin
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

Ex.PURsER HUNTER, who died in Boston few
days ago from a blow said to have been inflicted
by the keeper of public house, had but recently
been dismissed from tho navy for intempersuce.
He was formerly clerk In Washington, and man
of fine attaiuments
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25
BUILDING The impression seems gs

DUILDINd -IHt impfessIOu bteHs Ss'
neral that tho present year is to be an unusually
active with carpenters, bricklayers and paint
ers. All branches Of industry have recovered
from the panic Of 1857, and ss last year was .
prosperous one with manufacturers, IL Is pre-.
sumed that the accumulated capital In the hsnds
Of the wealthy, will be Invested 10 new build
ings. Indeed, the steady growth Of our city, and
the constant demand for houses, would OF them
selves induce many to build who might feel less
disposed to do so, under other circumstances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

THE CAPITOL soUARE is being steadily
improved under the direction of Gov Wise. Who
mas already added very much to its besuty. IN
the weather continues good, the improvements
;i 90 completed IN April or May, and the square
VIII then surpass in loveiness any other of its Kind
in the South.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

THE ASHLAND STAKEs, for the spring
meeting. have filled we'll, and as the Club is already
very large and continually increasing, liberal pur-
ses and good racing may be expected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

Nor DISPOSED oF.-WiIliam 81. Gentry,
free negro, was again before tho Mayor yester.
day, to for violently assaulting and beating
with brick another free negro named Lewis
Hamilton. When the case was called. the conn
planant failed to answer, and the examination
was therefore continued,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

NAVY HILL isspoken of by many of our
citizsns, as one of the prettiest locations to be
found for the Agricultural Fair Grounds. 1t 10
certainly very central, but what the land would
cost We are unable to say.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

Nlxr WIrK. the Executive Committee
Of the Central Agricultural Society, will examine
the various grounds offered for Fair purposes, sad
determine upon . location They are now busiy
engaged 10 soliciting donations for the purchase,
and are meeting with liberal encouragement
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

BEEF AND PORK are on the decline IN
this market, as we'll as in those of the no.sb. The
butchers are paying from three and a half 10 4 Va
cents ior beef, and from seven and half to eight
cents for pork sA'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25
~ Tn. alIAr vIRoIsIA RsnspY,

PETERS INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR 0ONOB-
RIGA, AND ALL sEORkT DI6HAeES.
This great American Remedy. containing NO nsr.
heretofore offered the public. In is curative. resto
rative ard renoyattnR powery and the medical
world are astonished when told tha< the above -.
when they have occular demonstrations OF the fhcts
But the proprietor. who has known OF the rsuedy
Years standing 70 be restored TO perfect health and
al other cases of shorter duration. 70 be reeoeeA.
without single exception, and therefore challenges
cure provided the directions are carried out win
prudence on the part Of the petent and 70 any one
purchasing half q dozen bottles. and using socoso
cure and In case Of failure, viii furnish a9dldonAl
medicine. free OF charge, TO compleee the eYss
through his aSents and cure Will ee eneceed WIN
GRUBBS APPkRSOH, DruGgists,.
Agents for the city OF Richnenas
de 70 sms No. 2Oi Bvoad q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-25

FATAL APYRAY.-An alteration occurred Il
Memphis, Tenn, on the 10th inst, between
young man, Cyrus W. Oberly, of that city, IN,
his brother-in-law, Wm. Stewart, OF Allegben,
City, Pa, in which the latter was killed by Dis
tol shot fired by the former