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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

EDlroRrAL.-By way of adding little
respectabilitity to the concern, we under.
stand that our friend Devoe 10 doing the
heavy editorial at the Union Office for few
weeks. He shouldn't be so severe, however,
on Jacob, who is sured not by nature but
by circumstances. The ambitious ladder
which he intended to climb is something
like the Jacobs ladder tho angels came
down ont is pretty for mortals to look at,
but MORALLY difficult to get up.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

WHY THE TAXES ARE 50 HIGH.--The
radicals are now paying our Sheriff as much
per day for furnishing prisoners with bread
and water.as they could be boarded for at any
of our hotels. That's radical economy.
The people ore taxed to make barnacles
rirh
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Special Notice.

G. NJ. Aiken, ut the sign of the Golden Eagle,
has just received his stock of Fall Goods--hsnd-
some Plaids, Poplins for Fall suits, Arab shawis'
Silk Warp Poplins, Morinos, Empress Cloths
Flannels, Plaid Cloakings, Skirts, and all sorts
Of things for the Fall trade. The ladies are re-
spec,fully invited to call and look at them
c. M. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
At Bamberger 8.

Just received, tho largest and beet selected
stock of simple and fancy Dry Goods ever
broug ht to th. city. Also, complete line OF
Cloths, CAssimeros and pocskinS. A very hne
assortment of Ready Madc Clothing and Gents
Furnishing G God, always on hand. Suits made
to order, and fts guaranteed. Hats, Caps La-
dies Furs, DC. in every style.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

RADICAL ExTRAyAGANCE.--The county
treasurer is being paid nearly three thou
sand dollars year, with perquisites, when
he ought to get only q thousand. And we
are paying higher taxes than the same num-
Der of people in either France or England.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
.n,IIVo LIQUOR ON SUNDAY.

En,rop ARous:-I am reliable informed
,hs, NJ, Boford revoked the licenses Of
Mss.r. Hpber aud Wagner, BY giving them
ofic,aI nn,;cs in writing, last Thursday OF
Friday. You will thus see that "Iemplars
L,,rnino Indignation as i, appears in the
'"''" 'n'' 'ii0' "'"s LAGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

A SMALL FARM TO RENr.-A farm of 20
acres with good buildings and fruit, lying
about ono mile North of East Davenport,
Iowa, may be leased for one or more years
by careful tenant. Apply ct this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

F0UND.-Mr. Thomas Saul paugh tells us
he has taken up liver.colored bird dog,
with white tail and white fore.legs with
dark spots on them. Owner can have him
bv paving for this notice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

RrwARp.-Five hundred dollars reward reward
is offered by The proprietor o, III. oes ~
Catarrh Remedy,for case OF Ca'strn WIFI ,.a
be cannot cure The fifty cent package p,n
psres one fun pint Of the medicine reauy
for use. Sold by druggists, or SEND s'1 ~
cents 10 DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n /
and you will receive it by return mail
81
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TO BUSINESS NgNN.

We would call the especial attention of bust
ness men to the fact that the ARGUS Office does
Ruling, Binding and Blank Book Work, of every
description. parties having any Of this kind of
work to do will find it to their interests to call at
tho ARGUS Office and have it done
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
At Wadsworth 4 Cos.

Just received, now plaids and Stripe Dress
Goods: popHns, silks &c. Also Bedowin Wraps
Crimped and RULED Linen Collars and Cuffs
and many other styles Of goods. They are now
relieving their fall stock of Carpets, Floor Oil
Cloths Mattipgs, &c,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A NJ. until 10 P NJ.
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand,
Tickets three dollars, which can always bc pre-
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

RIVER TrEMs.-The Mollie McPike came
down this morning, and the Hawk Eye went
up. The Phil Sheridan will be up to'mor.
row, and the Dubuque down. The New
Boston for Fl. Madison.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
CrnnLaru La 1nmhlinR.

Not the crockcry, either, but the prices, at W.
II. & @. 7. Webb's, Davenport, who have one oil
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and can't DO under
sold by anybody.
They have just bee making largo reduc-
ton in their rates, and want tho public of Rock
Island to know it. Ills is no humbug. Call
and see for yourself. dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

SAVING PRINTERS INK.-There's nothing
like saving printers ink. For instance
here's notice stuck up near the post Office
door, which We copy out of respect to the
COW:
Notice a COW & Calf Capchured by Mr.
Hannaka at East Rock island the owner can
find his property at the sam Place the Calf
shut up in the Chicken Coop the COW is Red
dark fas h Horns turneden
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

THE ORIG1YAToRs.-The Sunday ordi.
nance was originated and passed by tho fol.
lowing republicans DR.. Truesdale, David
HAYES, c. Lynde, Jr., DR.. Gregg, and Quin-
nv Mcneil
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

BoAv aAln.--h four,h i",or"et !" ho
steambr Lady Pike was sold on Monday
last at St. Louis, by Capt. Ben. Bradford,
to Capt. j. W. Parker, of Dubuque, for
$1,000.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

JUsT THE THING TO SEND ORA few
copies Of our Weekly, containing the article
in regard to the future prospects of Rock
Island, can now be obtained at our count,
ing room,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

HOUSE WANTEp-A small family wishes
to rent dwelling house we'll located. APP
ply at this Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Fine Solid Silverwere.

A choice assortment Of tho latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents JUST
received at Rutenbeck 4 Co.'S, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
QoTuTb
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

NEXT MoNTH.-John &. SAKE, the poet,
with Sarah his wife are now in California,
but will pass through here in October. He
intends to lecture at Omaha on his return.
Why not get him here?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

"a SURE THING" Dubuque Herald
of Yesterday says "the Davenport d St. Paul
railroad is a sure thing this time. Propo
sails are solicited for grading and bridging
the road from Davenpor to St. Paul. Con,
tracts win be let in sections of one mile
each, and the work performed under the di,
rec,ion of the engineer of the road
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, h. A. M, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
HENRY BuRGowER, II. P.
GEO. L. CARLTON, Secy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

FoRrY CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion Of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

How Is Ir win Mr.. Sickles, the hon
orable legislator from Moline, please tell us
how it is about those pens, pen holders, en-.
velopes, and stationery he sold to the board
of supervisors for its last session, and which
are supposed to have been obtained from
the state? There's an ugly little story Gil.
culatng, which he ought to attend to.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

A Pork NoTICE. Marshal Mtsch desires
US to state that he will pay from twenty-five
to fifty cents for every hog now running
loose which is delivered at the Pound.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, l. 0. 0. f., meets
every Monday evening OF. Odd Fellows Hall
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle sts., at
u o'clock p. Nj.
C. B. KNOX, N. G.
c, W HAMILTON, RS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
DAILY MARKETS.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and st. Louis, see our
first page.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
A Few Novelties

In the shape of Huted Collars and Cuhs, Maltese
Lace Collars, Hoop Skirts, Corseu, DC, just re-
,.i,o, n NEwBuRGER's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
AUDAcIoUs ROBBERY.

On seeing this heading, our readers need
not expect police item, wherein some mis-.
cradle scallawag figures for trying TO steal
enough to pay for bis bread and whiskey'
No we are dealing with respectable parties
now. The Chicago Tribune, Of Frdsys
date, contains an article showing how the
Sheriff Of Cook county does his stealing,
and it may perhaps throw little light on
the recent haul Sheriff Drury made out OF
our treasury. The Sheriff Of Cook county
had twenty-five insane persons to orins
from jacksonville to Chicago. The law 81
lows him to ask and receive for such ser
vice, 81 per day for himself, and sla day
for each Of his assistants, and also allows
him four cents per mile for travelling ex'
pepses each way. The bill he should have
handed in to the Cook county Board OF Sup
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
LOCAL COLUMN.

FIyrEES CRSrs line will be charged for
s,ch insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
To.Day's Advertisem'ts
GrOcery Store for Sale.
For Sale Cheap


7 OFFER MY RESIDENCE FOR SALE ON
| easy terms. The house 10 brlok and contains
seven rooms; good cellar, oistern under the
kteben, well of excellent water, and first rate
barn; everything in good repair. Lot 46IlOo
feet IT,. e-,,.
House will be sold with or without furniture
Enquire on tho pre- nisss. ,,,o,
sept23du, D. w. IN 'OH'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

A READABLE PERloDIcAL.-The HeStern
Monthly, for October, shows no signs Of q
diminution of life ard vigor in that inter
esting neriodieal
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Ten Stone Cutters Wanted.

VES STONE CTrTERs ARE WANTED AT
| Beardstown, on the Rockford, Rock leland
A st. Louis Railroad, who will be paid the high.
Bsardstovp. liz. sept22dlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
! 1UsTNHss CARDS.
n. C. CONNELLY,

rroRsgy ATLAw AND NOTARY re- Do,
q ~. Rock Island, Ill. once over 'n' f'''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Daily argus.
Saturday Evening, September 20, 1853,
Premium Fob Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with promp,,
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and BIO efecutea
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

The REIGN OF LAW AND ohpE"'-A
"Tenplar," in this mornings Kim, aevo'es
considerable space to carrying the minds OF
bis cold water friends back to the hapPy |
days when Mayor Murdoch run the munich
pal machine and in comparing the times
then and the times now, sheds many a tear
At the dilatory justice which he claims mas
marked our present democratic adm'nlstra'
ton. lie says:
Saloon.keepers who, under the admins
tration Of Mayor Murdoch, had done business
in quiet and orderly way by keeping only
their back doors open, and cautioned their
customers to make no noise, now boldly
flung open their front doors aud invited the
public to unlimited indulgence. The fe"
drunken men sinking home after their ca
rousals and the fewer dsorderly ones who
were promptly taken to jail by the police,
heretofore TO be seen on Sunday evenings,
were changed to the noisy debauchee, who
sang comic songs in the brilliantly lighted
saloon &c., DC.
Templar is an amusing correspondent,
and we half suspect he has been playing
huge Joke on the Rim. The quiet and or
derly way" in with they whipped the devil
around the stump in those halcyon days Is
truly affecting to recall, And then just
think of the poor saloon keepers begging
and imploring their customers not to speak
above whisper for fear Of offending some
Methodist or Baptist across the way, who
might bring down upon their devoted heads
all the outraged majesty of the the law
D "The few drunken men sinking home after
, their carousals" is pretty good, when we
: consider that Highly in that one year made
Q from $500 to $4,000, and would have made
as much more had not so many OF the VIC
0 tins Of "Old Alchy" been impecunious wher
i brought before him. We had splendid bar
c keepers in those days, too, On the Sabbath
n Chief among them was our respected Mayor
Mr.. Murdoch, who e1empli6ed his apprecia
10 ton of his oath, and the dignity to whic
IA his fellow.citzens han raised him, BY no
ID disdaining to dish out lager beer at Henri
10 Waltman's bar on the holy Sabbath da,
d waiting on Henry's customers with a suavit
ly that presaged repeated elections to the MAJ
OF orally. Yes, things we're done on II
70 square in those days, and we are ostonishe
NJ that Templar don't say good word II
no Curtis and Condor, the most accomplish
ye breath.smellers of the period, who ono
gs dragged sick Catholic priest down to tn
IRE Jail for no other crime than his illness, al
his iust to illustrate to their Methodist frien
ho how impartially they could administer Ju
m. tice. All Templar, like fond Memor
m. you bring the light of other days around u
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

THE rates of the Washington Lie
are the same as other companies. H..
c. cleveland, agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

JUsr THE SAME.-Jno. Aster's bakery is
still open, and Notwithstanding the hard
times, his bread is as cheap as ever
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

OLD PApERs,--We've got any amount
of old newspapers for sale at this office.
diff.
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MCAULEY l. BELONG,

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENIisIs'
> Successors to DR.. J. W. Veiiel Iee nI,s.
-, Laughing Gas. 0aios on Illinois St., room
lately occupied by DR.. Vslie.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
n. +. PARMENTER,

. rroRNRY AND coUNsELLokE AT LAM ",
A oesss in Court House, Rock is sane A''
Yarns and city property bought and '0'''
mAy2Odlywe2s. --
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

New Goods at Kiesow's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

Mns. ROGERS school opens next Monday
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

Coon CoRN.-Rock Island county never
produced better corn than this falls crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03
4 .To1rou sroRY-The other evening,

"A ToUaH sToRY.-The other evening.
in our private crib" there was'alearn-
ed dissertation, subject, Bedbugs and
theif remarkable tenacity tolife, I" One
asserted of his own knowledge that
they could be boiled and then come to
life. Some had soaked them for hours
in turpentinc without any fatal conse-
quences. Old Hanks who had been
listening as an outsider here gave in
his. experience in corroboration of the
facts. Says he, "Some years ago 1 took
bed-bug to aniron foundry, and drop,
ping it into ladle where the melted
iron was and had it run into a skillet.
Well, my old woman used that skillet
pretty constant for the last six years,
and here the other day she broke it to
smash, and what do you think, gentle
man {? that ere insect just walked out
of his hole, where he'd been layin like
frog in rock, and made tracks for
his old roost up stairs But" added
he. by way of parenthesis, by George,
gentlemen, he looked mighty pale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03

s@ Commodore Vanderbilt was mar
RED yesterday morning at London,
Canada, to Miss Frank Crawford, daugh-
ter of Robert I. Crawford, Of Mobile,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03
Curious Scene in a New Orleans
Court.
[From the New ORGANS p!sayuno.

From. the New ORGANS P;3ayune.
Many persons attending the sessions
of the Recorders Court in this city have
been edited by tho peculiar solomnity
with which oaths are administered and
the awe with which they are generally
taken. Itso happened that Wednesday
morning All 1ngainly looking specimen
Of the recently enfranclllisei. ..aade his
appearance before one of thesetribnnals.
IN the capanity-nf-a 8. AAi=sess.LZlIhe Judge,
with an austerity Of visage thai at once
creates the impression of profound mel
ancholy, held out the book to the wit
ness, and administered his solemn adju
ration to speak the truth. At the con-
clpsion, Of course, it is expected that
the witness will kiss the book. But this
: ward of the nation" was unused to
criminal proceedings, and entertained
curious ideas of the manner and pro-
propriety of swearing, and stood erect
why don't you kiss?" demanded
the magistrate.
Ain t you going to kiss ?" was again
inquired
aSar!" repeated the astonished dap-
key, evidently mistalsiag the meaning
of the Court, and surprised beyond
measure at such an invitation,
"Kiss, l tell you4' thundered the
judge
Yes. sarl yes, sarl" exclaimed the
frightened and trembling darkey, nerv-
ing himself for the contemplated en-
brace, and without more ado the long
arms of the son Of Ham were thrown
around the Judicial neck, and before he
could be prevented stentorian smack
rsesounded through the courtroom. y
,,aQuit, yoube beast-help lhelpp' shouted
lie magistrate. But the darkey enjoyed
the luxury, and the embrace was re-
newed with JUNCTION,
"Take him Off Take him off," cried
the Court, while the loud shouts of the
spectators testified their appreciation of
the fun. At last, however, the officers
Of the Court iaterfered, and the half
strangled Judge was rescued from the
clasp Of the literal witness, : =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03


4 M1suNDERsrAND1NG-Theh h4rd-
ers were assembled one stormy eyaing
in the parlor Of a fashionable boar ding
house in Boston, when q rather 4lti-
quated maiden lisped out the relaRrlS
that she loved rainy day, and always
availod herself of one to arrang1her
drawers.
$50 do l." groaned an old sea ap-
tain, 81 overhaul my drawers and Rrts
too, sometimes, and sew on a bal ton
where it is wanted. .
Mademoiselle did not faint, but t4ere
was an angry rustic Of her silk as she
swept from the room, leaving all t9e ex-
change suppressed litter for god
hearty laugh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03
lInAxsmpEea perGGy.

In the Republican platform, adopted
at Chicago in 1868, it is stipulated that
The question of suffrage in all the
loyal states properly belongs to the peo-
pie Of those States" This was one of
the cardinal principles on which Gen.
Grant was elected, and the lease OF,
power to the Republican party renewed.
1t was solemn pledge given to the
people, on: which their votes were ask
ed. After securing success by such
means, one of the. frs: acts Of the par
ty, was to use its whole power to vlo-
late. this pledge, and to take from the
people OF the loyal States the ques-
ton of suffrage which properly belongs
to them.
The XVth Amendment which was
introduced into Congress at its first ses-
sion after the election. deprives the
States of all authority on the qgestisn
OIL suffrage, and throws, open the Ballot
box, eve y where, to the votes of all
the races of mankind Had not the
pledge been given, and had the secret
purpose to take from the people of the
States this vital right been known, the
Republican party would have been de-
feated They owe their success to, per
fdy, aggravated by the frauds, violence
and injustice with which they are striv-
ing to carry into execution.
Gonoress not satisfied with the pal
pable violation of the covenant with the
people, in proposing the Amendment
in the usual manner have annexed a
compulsory provision, applicable to IVir- !,
ginia, Mississippi and Texas, by which
these States are to be excluded from the
Union until they ratify it.
Party machinery has been called in
to requisition in all quarters, to pre-
vent the people from giving an expfes-
sion on the subject, and to effect fhis
change in our system of government
so revolutionary in its character, IN a
manner and by means contrary tdthe
majority principle, and subyersive ot
the spirit of the constitution.
Legislatures have gone through with
the form of ra'ifying, which We're elec-
ted in the campaign Of 1868, stapFling
with their party upon the Chfagc
pledge other Legislatures, in States
ruled by the bayonet, where tks intelli
gent citizens. were outlawedO Bve also
mocked the forms of ratification
Take in the whole history Of thisp Pre-
ceeding, and from beginning to end, i
;, is blackened by the most disgracefdltde
ception and villainy.
r What right had the last PennsS Slva
. MIA Legislature, elected on a pladg
! that I" the question of suffrage belong
!. to the people Of the States, to vote 70
au Amendment depriving their constlt
!. uents Of any authority over that vita
, question and what right had tho DO
gus Legislatures ofdown-trodden States
!, Chosen by negroes, to ratify an Amend
: ment taking from the people of Penn
sylvania the power if they choose t
= = exercise it, Of preventing negroes In
dians and Chinesefrom ruling ovekthen
and making their laws?
Such wrongs are SO monstrous tha
/, they stand out as perpetual irriAnts
: they are the adherence of respetor
of covenants and lovers of constit4 4ion
; al order their injustice calls inced dant
.lv for correction, and no "peace ca
e be nationally hoped for until theT ar
n removed.-Pittsburgh (PO Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03

Our IN soc1ErY.--He fell vifm
to the wiles of John Barleycorn, 4d
became very sick, so that he hadto
anchor around alamp post on Bro'd-
way, and heave. While holding pm
aid pouring forth promiscuous cis-
cade tremendous to behold, a sym$a-
thizing friend happened to pass alolg,
who fcelingly accosted him:
Hallow what's the matter? Ae
The victim turned upon him a l9Ik q
in Which was concentrated perfect
avalanche Of reproachful contempt, atd
blhrted out between the intcrvalsPi
his copious upheavals: Il
You fool, do you suppose l-4e
p-u-k-i-n-g for fun 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1869-11-03

s@ A Ayoung y asof limited intell-
gence, who was re 5vering from a long
1T Of sickness, beng informed by his
physician Ast might venture now,
l upon a title an al ioqq, exclaimed
. No you don't. ,,aector, I've suffered
enough on you ruel and stuff, and
hang me if IL lch any Of your hay
and oats"