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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

and L. I. Rice-all FIRST rate men, and eth.
er of whom would make good supervisor,
and either of whom would beat DR.. Gregg,
If the democrats are united and active.
For assistant supervise Hsnry hangover,
Ferdinand vogsle, Aaron Block, Ignasus
Huber, jacob or Valentine 0hlvder.
Charles, Ensel c., Teseier. and Peshsps
Others, are spoken of. fWedo not know
that any of them desire to be candidAses,
but either of them would make good ofhcer
1t is proper, however, to say that though
Mr.. Vopele has been good deal talked Of
he declines to be candidate. A German
sbould of course, be selected to run against
C. Hansgen.
For town clerk /. n. Kirkpatrick, the pres
ent incumbent; PIT. McElherne,2 I'D: Henry
Errett, John Hickey, John Barge, and per-
baps others, have been mentioned. Either
would run well, and either would make q
good clerk. gai5
= Forassessor we have heard v. NJ. Bland
ing, Andrew Conant, and R. B. Taylor as
frequently mentioned, as any; and either
would make FIRST rate officer. This is real
ly the most important Office of af-for the
people; and q competent man should be
selected. f-a e@sfasa s3
For collector of taxes, the present incum-
bent, C. Engel, is spoken of as also ]. N.
kirkpatrick, George L. Carlton, and Patrick
Grant. The first three are well known,
and all would make good and faithful officers.
Mr.. Grant is a miller by trade, and formerly
resided in Moline. He has been resident
of this city for some years, and like the
others, is most honorable and intelligent
citizen.
For eonstables we have heard Daniel Fra
zier, and Francis Woods mentioned.
We trust that the delegates viii endeavor
TO select candidates who, besides fitness for
the various offices, and fairly representing
the various .nationalities in our population,
possess such elements of personal strength
and popularity as will command the respect
of the people and ensure majority of their
votes. G4 saa
p 1t should also be remembered, in selecting
the candidate for supervisor, that the office
of oyerseer of poor has been abolished, by
act of the legislature, and its duties assigned
to the supervisor
Give usthe best ticket possible, gentle
men, and then every man turn in and help
elect it, and place the town on the democrat
ic side, where it belongs. This the demo
Gratis can do, if they try-and they ought to
make a vigorous and united effort to that
effect.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
PREMISES COUGH MIXTURE,

A SPEEDY, Reliable and Pleasant Remedy for
IA Coughs Colds. Asthma. Bronchial Anec-
tons oppression of the Chest and Lungs
whoopiDg Cough Group, and Incipient Con-
sumption. - SIS 8 -5e1 .- -..a-
Ny family have used Prentis's Cough Mixture
for several years, and have always found II very
eficacious in ell cases of coughs and colds
ee WEEk b. b. WOODWARD.
1t win give me pleasure to say that have
used and given the above preparation many
times, and that il has cured coughs in every
tried. J.J. SEWERAGE.
have used Prentis's Cough Mixture and find
Il all aud mere than recommended: it gave me
speedy relief when other remedies failed, and
can cheerfully recommend il.
Taos. F. ALLEN.
take pleasure in recommending the mixture.
have tried it for myself and my children, and
can recommend II to the public as an No ar
ticie- j. NJ ELDRrDGK
can recommend Prcntis's Cough Aixture as
the best preparation for coughs and colds that
have ever used, and cheerfully recommend it to
the public JOIN b. CARhIcHAEL.
find Prentiss 0oagh MIXTURE . safe, speedy,
and reliable remedy in all eases in which IL 10
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

Rocx lsLAxp, March %. 4.
TLoun-sprine Deebls nxt.a, in bills SIo,4G 4
wholessis, and 81 90 II rssail. Sacks. SIo, 900
vholessl., and sio g :. fsssi. Loose, $3.50 n
WHEAr-No. l, slsS. Re. :, $l,75. No 1,s5.
CoRS--6ss70c
OArs-50a52e for So lbs.
RyH-1,25al, 35.
BARLEY-No. /, 2eoa2,25. No. :, lss
bEAHs-4,00a5 90
SAILS COASTS per barrel.
retail roc.
HIeHwINRs-$7fo. yAI,xr
0NeSs- 10 per bush. Onion sets So rs per
bushel.
PorAroEs-l, 100
Burr.s-vsry choice lots. for retailing, win
PouLrsr-Live chielsns, s2,se.s,oo per dos.
Hoes-for i've hogs sa7e. Dressed 7.s, di-
viding on 200 lbs. Ew ~ 2
GAfrLk-Livs weight, oommon, 3,oeas,6 SO.
Prims shipping 4,5oa5, so Per hundred pousds.
HIDks-Green Country, 7c; green cured, &c !;
green calf, leal2aci dry Aint 12al5c; dry salt
ed, l74c. 81 ally l-H#1a ia
HAY Prsirie, slaal3 per ton; Timothy is,ce
stls.Oe. sss,,- ssHf3 - -li4 2a.r .
oWooD--Oak s5,sa 30 1. 90 Q cord. s'zT .
CoAL-At the Coal Valley Ysrd, on the Levee,
coal IL sold at ID ceeu, ths cost Of dsiiysring 70
De added. EF Sos 4gSsEssFF 4
From teams, in Market Square, ct isals cents.
s3,1sg Chicago Market. Be-
TeiegrAphedto the Aasus-. $500 80,
- -. ..s.arf-.. cHIoAeo, March IS.
!. Flour--less active, but frmer. fs,t.F
.Whsst-morv active, lower, closing 1872 No 2
spring. s.. 81. 4. "A ss.F ,5,g-
-cOfn--lower. slaai, closing nominal at inside.
nafe-@ loo IL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
FOR SALE.

THE following property is offered for sale:
4 The east 40 feet of Lot !, Block 4, Atkin-
sons I'd addition to Moline. ~
Ths south of south 10 acres out lot 8, Os-
born's I'd addition to Moline.
Tho s. W. !. S. ". I, sec. 20, TIP. 10, 2 east, 4th
P. NJ, near Port Byron.
ALSO acres in n. @. corner, e. Of n. !, e. /,
see. ], tp. 10. / east, in the village of Cordova-
Also, 20 one-hundredths Of an acre, late resi-
dence Of Edward Phillips, near Moline depot.
Refer to Andrew Conant, Rock Island.
THOMAS MOWERS, Sen,
mch2edtf Atkinson, III.
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DR.. Knapp,

formerly of New York, who has visited Rock
Island regularly for the past ten years, and
effected many wonderful cures of old Chron-
ic Diseases, Cancers, and diseases of the
Eye and Ear, which have been pronounced
incurable by the medical profession general
ly, can be consulted at the Rodman House,
Wednesday, April 9Th, as will be seen by has
card in another column. ..-.-.
Consultation free.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

A few days ago Deputy United States
Marshal, S. W Grouse started from Peoria,
having in charge two countefeiters whom he
intended to take to Chicago. The prisoners
were well supplied with money. They didn't
arrive in Chicago, but escaped and are still
at large. That's the way radical office-hold-
ers make money. That Grouse must have
taken lessons from Merrill, when he was
sheriff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

CELEBRATIoN.--In all the largest cities
the Spiritualists are making preparations for
grand celebration of the Twentieth ami
versary of the advent of spiritualism, which
comes on the 3lst of March. Inaccordarce
with this custom, the First Spiritualist Soei-
ETY. of Rock Island, assisted by the Spiritual
lists of this city, have made preparations for
celebration worthy the occasion. The
Darts and Rodman Halls have been engag-
ed, and the ferry boat chartered for the &C
commodation of those attending the even
ing exercises. The exercises win commence
on Tuesday afternoon and continue during
the evening. The programme will consist
ola lecture, speeches BY both Indies and
gentlemen, general conference, reading of
toasts and their responses, physical exercis-
es, grand marching BY the Children and a
Progressive Lyceum, and the whole inter
.spersed with good music and iinging. Dur
ing the evening there wilt grand social
dance, with good music N attendance
Those who wish pleasant tine will remem-
Der the occasion.-DarenPrt Democrat,
2TM. +
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

While catholics pay their taxes to support
public schools, they also pay private tuition
to support their own schools = thus helping
educate the children of protessants, and ed
ucating their own besides. In Chicago over
10000 children attend the catholic schools,
supported wholly by tuition.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
! - = 7ll9lI-
Whole number Of Delegates

Whole number of Delegates ~ 10
The committee would recommend that the
township meetings, to appoint delegates, be held
on saturday, March 2sth, at such places as the
democratic township committee shall appoint,
and a the same time that they nominate candidates
for township officers, appoint 70 wnship and school
district committees, form democratic Club Ia
plan for which win be found in the Argus of
this week, )for their own townships, and organ
ice for the coming presidential campaign.
: o. e J. NJ. BgfoRD, Rock Island,
80 CHARLES ENsEL, Rock Island,
- @E THoaAs KERR, Black Hawk,
aD 8 2 LEWIS WILseN, Coal Valley,
~ d. s. MErsaAR, Port Byron.
.44@ Democratic County Committee.
Rock Island, March 5, 1858.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

The Sterling Bridge Company has decid.
ed to replace their lost bridge, across one
channel, with a Howe Truls Bridge, at .
cost of about $1,000, exclusive Of piers.
The contract has been completed with Chi
cago company, and the wohk will he com.
menced this week. 1t vii. be supported at
present on trestle work, to be replaced by
good piers during the sumner. 1t will be
ready for crossing about the first of May
Dirom X Ill) Herald.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

B. F. Butler says the only safe basis the
republican party can go into the next presi
dental election on is payment of the bonds
in greenbacks. s5g51aN 1e #.gir
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

That was rather sly dig which Mr.. In
gersoll gave to Mr.. Washburne the other
day. The gentleman from Illinois Mr. In
gersoll) rose to personal explanation. The
other gentleman from Illinois Mr.. Wash
burne) had limited that certain bridge over
the Potomac was likely to be big job.
Illinoisian No. ! imagined that Illinoisian
No. was biting his thumb at him. Mr..
Washburne disclaimed any such intention,
vhereupon Mr.. Ingersoll, being satisfied,
gave his colleague neat left-hander. Here
are the marks of the knuckles 81 wish, =
said the gentleman. "to put in my protest
against smooth+bore guns, shooting at ran
DOM This to Mr.. Washburnel Is be
smooth, and is be bore, and does he shoot
at random then IN T. Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

johnson, Enthusiastically enough, wants te
: employ thief in his defence.-Chicago Post.
He can't find one-they are all engaged
on the other side.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

Two of Brownlow's pardoned convicts
were found the other day digging up the pro
ceeds of their robberies which they had bur
led before their arrest. E
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
Go to the Best,

Go to to the Bryant & Strstton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars sd-
dress [enclosing stampsl the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

Telegraphed To the ARGOS.
Nav YoRK, March IS.
Flour-heavy at 9,C0slo3 extra state; o,lSa4
hoop.
whest-closed quiet at 50 SPRING 81 amber
green bay.
. Corn-cIosed duh and dropping at 26s2s for
new mixed western afoat: IS for old ditto in
store.
Oats-shade frmer at seq western in store.
Pork-frmer and quiet % ,sea95 for new mess
%, 62s23.75 for new.
Lard-hesvy and lower at I53al6s. --.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

The acknowledgement of the fact by old
Mr.. Grant that Ulysses was a stakeholder,
some years ago, the abolitionists say is un-
fortunate
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

The complete returns of New Hampshire
foot up for Hartman MAJ ority of 2,4ss =
about thousand less than last year
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
See advertisement, il, this baper.

PERsoSAL.-Mr. J. G.. Wals, ex-marshal
of this city, and family, depaased last even
ing for Moline. Mr.. Wells VAS an efficient
officer, and although often, ID the discharge
of his official duties, during lhe past year,
he was "a terror to evil doeri" yet he leaves
host Of warm friends behini him here, who
regret his, departure from among them
Museatine Iowa. Courier.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

Pennsylvania greed sorely tries our pa
tience. She insists upon the maintenance
of q tax of two dollars gallon on whiskey,
the product of western corn; and with
equal earnestness, she demands that the tax
on her petroleum shall be removed. Now,
on the, whiskey question there is room for
honest difference of opinion; but We hold
that in the matter of petroleum, doubt can
come only from rapacity and greed. There
is no article produced in the United States
that can bear taxation like it. Our country
has practically the monopoly of production.
The process of refining is simple and mex
pensive. and frauds on the revenue by Illicit
distillation may be easily prevented. When
taxed twenty cents gallon, it still affords
the cheapest light known in the civilized
world and with somewhat smaller burden
on what is exported, it win be without a
a competitor in Europe, for cheap illumina-
ton. Those facts can be substantiated as
plainly as it eau be proved that two and two
make four indeed they cannot be denied.
But Pennsylvania says. "OfFI" and off the
tax comes We submit that there has been
enough of this thing. Iron and petroleum
are Pennsylvania niger. She has learn
ed lesson from slavery, and is daily put.
ting il in practice. Is it not time that she
should learn lesson from Freedom CHI.
cdgo Post, (repnblican paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
cATARRH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
Is a sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from FIVE TO seven thousand year, which gives
them experience unsurpassed by any, and
sQualled only by few. -
We wish it DISTINCTLY understood that DIR.
KNAPP is NOT a Travelling Physician. He ON
IY visits few places OCCASIONALLY, TO accom-
nodate his numerous patients who cannot cox
vESIEsrLL visit him in Chicago.
ES- Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease While all the diseases are cur
able, if taken in season, all stages are not Your
case may be durable this week, not next-to-day.
not Tomorrow; hence the danger of delay
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
Democratic County Convention !.

The Democratic and Conservative voters of
Rock Island County arc requested TO appoint
delegates to q county convention to be held ut
the Court House in Rock Island, on Saturday,
the 1Ith dsy Of April. 1864. ct Q O'Clock P 4.
for the purpose of appointing Eve delegates 70
the state convention: Also to appoint county
COMMITTEES and transact any other business
though. proper, when met. si3hf7E
Each township win be entitled to one delegate.
aud also one additional delegate for ,exsry IS
democratic votes cast at the last presidential
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28
MUSIC LESSONS,
FOR SALE.

pARRETT's PORT BYRON LINE; ALSO
- Rock Island Lime, Cement, Hair, &c, on
fair terms.
Office in the Gas Building. near the post Office.
E.H6 JAMES BOYLE, Agent.
Rock Island. March 2ist, is6s.
p. S.-Mr. Bsrrett's Lime is also for sale by
Vesey Francis, Moline, and William Young,
Camden Mills. mch2ld4tvlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

NO Case will be Received. when
there are any Doubts Of Cure
or Relief sA
Our terms CASH: hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with US, which includes medicines.
EN The poor viii be favored.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-28

! Patients must write their name, stafe, and post
Office address, plainly. AL letters requiring an
answer, must contain q letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DR. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 5e3l,
Chicago.
&&- ANY Of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their oase
in q letter. when they cannot see u.s.
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for ten years, can be consulted, for
Wednesday, April 3.
I ednesday, June 3.
Wednesday, July 40.
Wednesday, september -.
Wednesday November 10.
0@co.- lS6 Soath Clark Et, Chicago.
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Hemorrhoids, or Piles.
They cure all Diseases of the
THR0AT AND LUNGS.

CAECERS.-They have had an extensive Prac.
tiee and wonderful success in the treatment OF
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife Let those who have Tumors
and Sweliings, a red spot, lose no time in hav-
ing it attended to, as timely treatment may save
cathem from the horrors suffering and death Of
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-02-08

amendments offered and discussions participa-
ted in by Whittcmorc, Cardoza, Bowen, Il.
W.M, Mickey, Allen, Isandol PHI, Ransicr,
Del'argc, Duncan, Parker, Whippcr, Leslie,
Ncagle and Wright, the ordinance was read q
second time, passed and ordered to be cn-
crossed for third reading.
Several members rose and asked to have
their names recorded as voting against fixing
thu, pay per diem of members. at $l1, regard.
ing 1t as too high. ..
T9s9 last clause-efs the first section of the
ordisssnce as adopted, says g the same to be
paid III bills receivable Of the State, which
have aota par value in United S,atss currcn-
ov.Y
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-02-08
VOL. III.r.-.,-NO. 10.

afford to pay taxes, nlc conclusive aDswerto
this fear. The desire for land is an indication
that the blacks look to industry for sup;
port, and is cry for tho culture o. domestic
life i'll harmony with that for schools and cd.
ucation. s
Reliance scannot be placed on the nessspaI er
accounts of outrages floating through tho;
country, The motive for such publication Is
mainly political, and tho information is gene
rally obtained from rumor or private sources,
and is seldom verified by any means adopted
by the Press to determine its correctness. J.
have no hesitation in saying that there exists
no foundation in fact for the statements that
the blacks arc in an insubordinate condition.
Such statements, ought to be regarded as mis- =
repscntations, springing either from unmanlv
ly foes or from malicious motives Those WHO
talk of war of races cannot find. outside of
their own breasts either the passions or the pur-
poses that would prompt such a state of things.
You may assure these persons at the North,
who desire to seek homes in South Carolina.
that they may rely OH security and ample re-
turns for all investments of substantial ard
not merely speculative character in this State.
am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obcdient servant,
A. j. WILLARD.
In Charge of the Bureau of CiyI Affairs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-02-08
From Washington..

In Charge of the Bureau of Ciy,j Affairs
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-02-08

s8sa- 'Capt. Burgh, al Chicago, completed
on New Year'sday, his feat Of walking; seys
cnty-fye milesin wcntyfour hours, withsa
soldiers knapsack and accoutrements. Tho
stake was for $4,000. He had forty. y.tbses
minutes to,spare. R a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-02-08

nssy- Messfss arGsl and sas,i ysstsl
liihent radiesls o pssss tas a
opia;Oh that tho IsWsgrs W & the s.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

this would not have told for the Government so
powerfully had not the prosecution been con-
Quoted as ably as It was. The case was prepared
with care by Mr. Tracy and his capable assist
ant. Mr. J. ]. Allen, and throughout the trial
was prosecuted with patience, watchfulness, skill
and energy, which have their highest praise IN
the result No one who has not watched the
persistency and ingenuity with which every inch
Of ground has been contested can properly sp-
preciate thenGture of the triumph.
We call tia triumph, and we do so advisediy
As set forth by Judge Benedict in his clear and
unimpassioned charge to the Jury, this case, so
unimportant in appearance, was an instance OF
the Government seeking its g last resort to
compel obedience to the laws on which the pub
lie credit, and in certain sense, the life of the
nation rest. 1t was an effort, too, directed at
man who showed by his preparations for defence,
and by his surroundings, that he was the centre
and leader of the vast combinations existing In
this city to evade corrupt, or defy the officers of
the revenue The trial was. as Deylin savagey
defined it in his letter TO Inspector Cocheu,
contest of strength and a verdict for the
Government was clearly and unequivocally a
triumph for the Government. Whatever may
he the further course Of proceedings against the
whisky ring, it is source of qualification to eve
~ honest taxpayer, that in the Eastern District
| Of New York, at least, the united efforts Of all
/ who hate the Government, disregard its laws,
| despise its tribunals, and grow rich by defraud-
ing it. cannot prevail against the simple strength
! of honest energy and unfolding fidelity in the
| United States Courts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

Reverdy johnson, Of Maryland, the ablest
of the Democratic Senator'S appears to have
conceded in these views. His impression,
he said, was that a State cannot Withdraw an
assent once given, and he agreed with Mr..
Sumner that the amendment had been adopt
ed by the necessary number Of States, accord
ing to the action Of Congress, though on that
point there was a difference Of opinion.
The question as to whether the Amend
mcnt has yet been ratified by three-iourths of
the States, of course turns on the question
what States are entitled to vote in the prem
ises The ground taken by Mr.. Sumner
that no State can vote unless it has legal
Legislature, seems imprcgnabe, for the Con
stitution declares that the ratification must
BE- made by legislatures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14
POLITICAL.

a letter written by the late Gov. Andrew
three days before his death closes as follows :
1.-The tendency of the hour is toward Grant.
And that is best 1t is not the ideal good 1t is
bad for the country that he must leave his pre-
sent POSTPAID for him, the soldier, to try and
to endure the hard fate which awaits him, in
civil life But it is the apparently best practical
good the country can have. And Grant is so
square and honest man that | believe he is
bound to be right in the main aRylrhere."
Poor Nallandigham continues to be very
bitter toward his party, who would not send
him to the Senate. He has written still an
other article, wherein he predicts that the
Republicans will carry Ohio by decided
majority, and that Pendleton will fail in Sc
curing the Democratic Presidential nomina-
ton. He asserts that it was expressly I'm
derstOod during last years campaign that he
was to be chosen Senator in the event of
Democratic success.
Some Of the Democratic sheets are very
severe on Vallandigham since the appearance
of his recent screeds. The World calls him
"reckless demagogue, an active, restless
politician of small ealibre, and drunk with
the alcohol of egotism''
Ten Republican papers of Ohio declare
their preference for Judge Chase for the next
Presidency, and several others seem to be
favorable to him. Of the remaining Repub-
lean papers of the State, % are fully commit
ed for Grant, others are understood to favor
Grant, and small number are for Thomas.
sheridan, or non-cummittal.