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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

THE Albany (New York; Argas, of
Thursday. figures the Republican majority
on the State ticket at 5,24o, In the Sen
ate there are twenty-three Republicans
and nine Democrats. In the House there
are eighty-six Republicans and fOrty-two
Democrats. The Republicans have two
thirds majority in both Houses, and can
oyerrule the veto of Governor Hoffman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

REPUTATION is likely to become pop
ular now The Revolutionary negroes
who control the State Of South Carolina
have received, through their representa-
-tives in the legislature, to vote no appro-
priations this year, and have declared
their intention to repudiate both the old
and the new State debts. We always
thought the Republican party inclined to
reputation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

SOUTH CAROLINA papers Of last week
show that the issue of twenty millions of
bonds Of that State. as reported from New
York, has created general CONSERVATION
among the business men and property
holders. The affair is becoming worse in
stead of better and it is now reported the
swindle is nearer thirty millions. This is
is the State IN which Grant has declared
martial law-not for the these robber vii
liaus for they are Grants radical friends,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

JOHN P. REX advertises in this paper
his fine and complete assortment of fall
and winter cloths, cassimeres, &C., for gen.
tlemen's wear Men and boys can get
full suits made up right, at Rex's. Mr..
Rex deals on the square, and is square on
the deal He also makes a Speciality oi
the Singer Sewing Machine, and does q
large business in that line. HIS machines
are all warranted, and are unsurpassed
Remember the old place,-Rex Block
East Tuscarawas street
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
The Ruckexe Res1nurnnt

Mr.. Samuel Becherer has opened up in
the above restaurant, located IN Stripe
building, North east Corner of Public
Square, Canton, o., where he will be pre-
pared, at all times, to serve up to his Gus
toners, Oysters in all styles. He also
serves "free Lunch" from 9 to II O'Clock
each morning, and keeps choice line 81
Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Being locat-
ed on the square, and convenient to the
business portion of the city, he especially
invites his country friends to call and see
him and try his "free Lunch
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

CANToN contributes literally toward
Chicago, equal probably to- any town ol
Its size. For instance, citizens of our town
had thirty FIVE thousand dollars of stock
in the Republic Insurance company which
is total loss In addition many of oul
citizens were insured in the Republic al
which insurance money went to Chicago
In fact it is all contribution to Chicago
and pretty serious on some worthy citi
Zens AHa 81
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
rHpN 8andard. Radical.

The n. RSlCt7tuuTuI tNauICaIi say =
We hope Horatio Seymour will contest
the seat of Tom fields 1t can be proved
that Mr.. Fields was not legally elected.
We want to see Mr.. Seymour in the As
sembly, not only because he is the choice
of the people of the Nineteenth District,
but because we need the experience of a
statesman so honest and pure.
This "honest and pure statesman was
the man defeated by Grant in 1858 for
President.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
mnrrIngs L.Icenses.

David Neiswanger and Catharine Ruch.
Jacob Kitterlng and Caroline Bicycle.
Cyrus S. Bostie and Kate Meek
Jesse Bowman and Tracy Newcomer
VIM S Shafer and Catharine NJ. Keller.
John Wise and Sarah Spaght.
George Wen and Mary Dalzell.
Lawrence McGrail and Marg. Warmeth.
John II Bechtel and Nettie Steffe.
William Nauman and Lizzie Snyder.
William a. Miller and Almira Pontius
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

LADIES from the country as well as
those in the city viii find it to their ad-
vantage to buy their Hats, Bonnets Skirts
and every thing else in their line Of Mil
linery and Fancy goods from Mrs. Cluff,
East Tuscarawas street, opposite McCrea' s
Furniture store. 22w3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
Look Here.

Draime & Trodo have just received
their winter goods at prices to enable them
to sell as cheap as any Firm in the city
They are also prepared TO make up La
dies or GeAts clothing of all description on
short notice. Give them a call, South
Market street, few doors south of the
railway. 22wS*
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Mr.. JAMES FISHER, formerly of Column
blana county, was murdered at Cotton
Wood Falls, Chase county, Kansas, on the
23d ult.s He was i'll and the man attend
ing him did the deed in order to get $4O0
of money Mr. Fisher had. Mr.. F. was
left for dead but recovered consciousness
sufficiently to give the facts The mu--
derer was pursued and arrested and is now
IN prison.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The CASE OF Mr.. DELIEEBAUeH.-It
was stated in an item published in yesteF-
DAYS Leader that Mr.. John A. 0ellen-
baugh, OF salem Ohio, was bound over by
the United States Court in this city on a
charge of selling liquor without license.
The item was published as given the Lea
der reporter, but the fact was that the
case was dismissed no proof boing adduc-
ed that implicated the defendant We
make this explanation in justice to q man
cy on the parL OF certain parties who took
this method to injure him Cleveland
Leader.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Providence permitting, the new church
edifce of the Evangelical Association, sit
uated seven miles north east of Canton
and two miles north west OF Louisville,
will be dedicated to the services of the
triune God on Sunday morning, Dec. Sd.
ct 10 o'clock Rev. Mr.. Dubs of Cleve-
land, and Rev. Mr.. Kring, of Vanwert,
are expected to oficiate The ministers
and friends of the neighborhood ere re-
spectfully invited to attend.
I'd JACOB X ING, P. @.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

THE permission granted to political as
pirants in the State of New YORK, to run
for the Assembly in whatever District
they choose, is not good. If Mr.. Seymour
had been candidate in his own District
he would undoubtedly have been elected.
He wasn't well enough known in the
Eleventh District
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

COURT has been making progress. The
Grand Jury adjourned on Friday last and
reported to Court Is indictments, four of
which were for selling liquor, two for petit
larceny against Reed and Slusser. two for
assault and battery against Shine and
Henry Carey, and four others.
Quite a number of motions have been
heard, some causes continued, judgments
taken by confession, default, &c. In the
case of Smith against Rostetter, the jury
found for defendant, assessing the damages
at $50 So far but two jury cases have
been tried.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Our old friend, Mr. n. Bour, is doing a
good business in the tailoring line, and he
IS thoroughly experienced in it. His
place is the second floor, corner room of
the old CrevoIsie corner. now owned by
Stripe Mr. Bour will be glad to receive
business calls, and be ever ready to attend
TO them promptly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

PERsoNAL.-On Monday evening LAST
Judge EstiIl, of the Holmes Co. Farmer,
and Hon F. w. Green, of the Cleyeland
Plain Dealer, were in the city. Both
gentlemen We were glad to meet in good
health, and with as big Democratic hearts
as ever They left on Tuesday morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

LosT.-Some four weeks ago, in Canton,
a par of concave convex spectacles, with
gold frame, one side a little shorter than
the other. They are valuable to the owner
who will obtain them if the finder will
leave them at Democrat Office.
oct26w3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

NEVER too late to earn thai Mrs. Cluff
is constantly receiving fresh Millinery
goods of all descriptions. If the ladies
wish to learn where the best bargains are
to be had, let them call at her room one
door east Of Deville's grocery. Hoop
skirts made TO order as usual 22w3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

SHERIFF DUNBAR fell by chair fitting
with him on Sunday last while he was
about to fix a stove pipe and hurt himself
severely on the face and throat, the foot
of the chair striking his throat and the
stove pipe cutting hlm across the face
Tine sheriff made a narrow escape.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

THE Georgia Legislature denounoes
Governor Bullock saying his resignation
and leaving the State creates grave suspi-
oions that he is guilty of high crimes and
misdemeanors-that he has defrauded the
State, defraudsd the General Assembly
and lied about the good people of Georgia,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

SOME seventy Democrats in Harrison
township, Knox county, this State, at the
lhte election, only voted the county ticket,
leaving the State blank, That is what
we call the quint-essence Of political fool
ishness
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Mr.. RUKENBRoD, of the Salem Repaid
Hca7l, has had 4 number of his newspaper
mailing machines manufactured for the
accommodation of persons wishing TO i'm
mediately place them in their offices. 1t
is about the size of a sausage grinder, and
goes like lightning g-CdTroU Chronicle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

dEANT to-day is exercising more despot
ic power than any crowned head of Europe.
There is no despot of Europe who dares
to seize his subjects and thrust them into
dungeons without first making accusation
and proof of crime, and giving to the ac-
cused an opportunity TO be heard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

WHO CAN BEAT IT.-Mr VIM. Chas-
teen, living about five miles west of Win
chester, has placed IN our office a sweet
potatoe measuring over five feet in length.
We shall try to devour about two feet of
it ourself, by way of compliment to Mr..
Chasteen. journal Manchester, Tenn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Ellen Boyd, an inmate of the Summit
county infrmary, terribly wounded an
idiotic woman named Laura Lyon. on the
S0th ult. Ellen was caught washing the
blood from the axe with which she COM
mitted the deed, and laughing heartily at
what she had done. Thewounded woman
died on the 7th instant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

GovERNoR HAYES comes in to the tail
OF the President and humbly fixes upon
the same day for thanksgiving that had
been previously ordered by that function
ary, namely. the 3Oth of November. If
the jack had only appointed me other
day We might have had two lyal holi-
DAYS. - .ssHf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

AcooRDINe to The Tribune interview
with Brigham Young's son the frisky pa
triarch hasn't the remotest idea of quit
ting Utah. But where is Brigham
That's the question. His conduct looks
suspicious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

a MAN named Price, who killed the
seducer of his sister, has been acquitted in
Lockport, New York The verdict was
received with great enthusiasm by the
men and women present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The people of Akron are gratified at the
result of lunacy Commission, which
has recently looked into the case of Hun
ter, the murderer. Doctors Kendrick,
Bowen and Ashman say that Hunter is a
sane man He will probably be hung on
the 2lst
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
rh. ra.lurs Of Dl.que 3 saeaman !.

1t is not true that Disque & Jackman
have failed tn supply the ladies with plen-
ty of Underwear for themselves and chill
dren at lower prices than anybody else
Who said they had7
Ladies' Balmora 90
Children's Red Riding Ho 90
Ladies' Trimmed Velvet Hats..-........-.-.---- IS
New stock of Hosiery, Hoods, Children's s
Woolen Saques, Mitts, Gloves, Flowers,
Plumes, Hats. &c, Just received at prices
below anybody else, in Canton, at No. 2,
Opera House.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

SOME papers claim the late election IN
New York kicked Democratic thieves out
of Office The Republican thieves there are
still in Office and control and direct the
Republican organization and have great
influence with their friends at Washing
ton-so we 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

BOYS, election approaches, give them
the steel.-Repubhcd'e paper.
You have been giving US steal enough
in all conscience. 1t comes out daily
South Carolina, Georgia, Washington,
&C., &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
A FAMILY SLAUGHTERED.
Husband, wife and Son Murdered in
their House at AAenrYViIIe, Ind-TW0
Daughters Fatally .Hurt-NO Clue TO
the Murderers.


Daughters Fatally .HurL-NO clue to
the Murderers.
LOUISVILLE. KY, November IL This
morning family named Parks were found
murdered in their house, near Henryville,
Ind, consisting of Cyrus NJ Parks and
his wife Isabella, his son John, aged ten
years, and daughter Eveline, aged seven
teen, and Ellen, aged fifteen. The heads
of all were terribly beaten and crushed
with some blunt instruments. The brains
of MIR Parks, wife and son were scatter
ed about the room. They were lying in
their beds. The daughters were found sit
ting In the kitchen alive, but delirously
and fatally hurt. Shots had been heard
in the night by the neighbors, but the
bodies bear no bullet marks. Information
was promptly forwarded to the police
here. Parks was leader of the church
near his house and much esteemed in the
community. No clue is obtained to the
murderers. Great excitment prevails in
the vicinity, and should the villains be
discovered they will probably be instant
ly lynched
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

Let our Canton friend advise the col

Let our Canton friend advise the cer-
respondent
CHICAGO. Nov. 9. 1871.
Mr. Editor-I received some two weeks
ago four boxes of clothing addressed to
me. and marked "For the Relief of the
Sufferers" No communication of any
kind was enclosed, nor has any since
reached me, unless l except the note from
the little girl who sent bag of crackers,
and from the other who sent her doll.
1 wish to acknowledge the receipt of
this shipment, and TO thank the people OF
Canton, in the name of these people whose
sufferings have been alienated by their
kindness. I have been at loss how to
reach the donors, and have finally decided
TO address you, as, perhaps, the best
way to effect my purpose.
Very Truly.
r. W. PATTERSON,
Pastor Second Pres. Church, Chicago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

A RUMoR prevails that Grant would be
very willing to trade to Bonner the first
place IN the Cabinet for Dexter. 1t must
be conceded that this proposed way of ira
ding off Fish for (horse) flesh is exceed
iuolv fOul
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

WINrER GooDs-Our friend, L. Alex
ander, at his Wollen Factory, has on hand
a large supply of excellent Cloths, Elan
nels &c, for winter wear. His goods are
made right, and whoever buys may rely
on getting an article worth having. he
has also a full line of stocking yarn. Call
and examine his goods.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

FRosT, of the Massillon Independent,
now that the election is over has com
menced his annual talk about temperance.
What humbuggery. The old fellow al
ways votes the clean radical tlcket-drunk
or sober.-Ohio Patriot.
The above is Frosty but truthful.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The Pennsylvania Central Railway Co.
has leased the Cleveland and Pittsburgh
Road for 999 years. Stockholders are to
receive per cent. on their stock watered
orty-three per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

A Springfield editor hits the bulls eye
when he says ".Tammanyism at Wash
ington must be got rid of as well az Tam
manyism in New York" That's about
the size of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

ARE the young men and boys of Can
ton who labor through the day preparing
to attend the Evening School? If so let
them report to Messrs. Worley or Trout
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

An entire square in the town of Brook
vile, Pa, was burned on the night of the
6th-loss seventy thousand dollars.
Houses were blown up to prevent the fire
spreading.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

AN item is travelling round the press,
that Mr. Vallandigham's estate settles up
worth 500, 900, which all goes to his SON.
We only wish it were true. It is half
that amount we learn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

NEXT Sabbath being the 25th anniver-
sary of his ministry in the Presbyterian
church in Canton, the Rev. E. Bucking-
ham viii preach a sermon appropriate to
the occasion at 104 a. m.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The place for cheap Millinery is at
Mrs Cuffs, East Tuscarawas street. Try
it and bo satisfied. Don't forget the
place, in the Platt House, South side,
East of Haas's Block. 22w3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

AS we read in an exchange-"Now Is
the time to subscribe-"And then we be-
heve it was long evenings" good read:
ing Congress soon to meet, general
news ETC., etc. Try US.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

IF Grant wants Peace as he pretends
why does he not cease pIOdding the South
ern people with his bayonets, "Let us
have peace
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

PER call of Mayor JerSme of Minerva
the voters Of that town are to hold an
election on the 18th INST. to elect q clerk
to fill the unexpired term of MI. Gerwig
RESIGNED.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The Finance Committe of the Canton
Lumberman's Union are requesled to meet
at John NJ Faber's Saturday morning, at
10 A M-business.
R. B. Cool. Chm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

ONE difference between Grant and An
ma Dickinson is that the latter has the
gift of CAB while the formers gifts are CT
a more weighty character.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

TWEED used to say. it was easier to buy
a Legislature in New York than to elect
one Democratic. He can have the chance
this year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
street Market.

Red wheat-$I S0@1 81. White
81 30 to l SO. Oats-35(036. Corn
40 TO 45c Rye-S0c Barley-55965
Hay per ton -$l0912. Dressed Hogs
. to sic. Live Hogs-3f to 32c Po-
tatoes es-45c Clover Seeds 25C95 So
Turnips-25c Chickens-20c
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

In Wall street the mOneyed men are
divided into, the Bulls and the Bears.
Anna Dickinson says she cannot bear that
man Grant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

A FINANCIAL crisis of the worst kind is
looked for in. France-Cgev. Leader.
And what sort of financial crisis IS
looked for in the United States?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

ACCIDENT. = We learn, Mr. John L.
Daum, who resides on the Fulton road,
two and half miles from town, got his
leg broke on Saturday last by his wagon
running over it. We have not heard the
particulars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
THAT LIE AND THAT sUPPKEsSED
&c a, DISPATCH,
The way shc Election was Carried I'm

We called attention in our issue of Oc-
tober 26th to one instance of the infa-
nous means resorted to by the radical
party to carry Stark county at the late
election. We reproduce our article, which
was as follows:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

MANY of the leading and most able
Republican journals are assailing Grant,
but it must be conceded that in spite of
these attacks he takes well.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
DEMOCRATIC VOTE OF THE UNITED
STATES

IN l5oS-Seyulour AZ
This is the organization which has
half million more votes given by the
white people than the Republicans, that
is modestly invited by the latter to dis
band.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Kelley, of the Cuya-
hoga County Bar, was in Court to day,
representing the Teutonia Ins Company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

THE Texas Legislature calls upon the
Governor to withdraw his order declaring
martial law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The rain of Friday last was accompa-
MED with lightning and thunder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The Wayne County Court of Common
Pleas will convene on Monuay, the 9th
of this month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

The railway companies are each build
ing a new depot at Orrville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
SIX MILE WooD. Oc1. 3Ist, 1871

DIX MILE WOOD, OcI. olst, 1871.
4. McGregoT & So7s-Gents have
not received your paper for the hast
three or four weeks. except last Friday.
Please see to it for suppose you send it
off regularly; the carelessness must be
| somewhere else, Toledo or some other
post Office. Yours kindly,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

GEORGIA will hold special election on
the second Tuesday of December to fill
the vacancy occasioned BY the disappear
ance of BULLOCK and three million dol
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

FRED DOUGLASS has been nominated
for the Assembly in Rochester as the Re-
publican candidate. It is not probable
that he will be elected, as the district Is
strongly Democratic-Nel0 Haven Jour
nat
And that probably accounts for MS
nomination by the Radicals. = Norlcieh
Adu.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16
ONE BYONE.

One by one the lessons are learned,
Whether of good or i'll
One by one the deeds are done,
Each record Of life to fill.
One by one, in the book OF life
Are written the names of@men;
One by one, our years fly Of
Returning neyer again.
One by one. earth's Joys we prove,
And find that those most dear
Are transient as the bubble blown
In theairy atmosphere. NOW
.OC n III ~ tEAS
One by one the years steal on,
Iill We see the eYeningssfar
Whose figi1t Is the only beacon
80 To the brighter land afar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

A primary rock-the rock of the era
die.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-11-16

OLD winter is gradually coming down
upon US. Prepare for the old fellow.