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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
SIX PER CENT., VS.. TWELVE.
EDITOR OF TIE NEWS:

EDITOR OF TIE NEWS:
Allow me TO call the attention of
your Virginia readers to the fact that
the voters will have to decide at our
spring election, whether The legal rate
of interest shall be restricted to s-X per
cent. or not.
1t is a well known fact that in En-
gland the average rate of interest is
about three and half per cent. per
annum, yet a more stable, prosperous
or thriving government or people, does
not exist on the globe. No people en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits can pay
even six per cent. interest, much less
twelve, as our constitution now allows.
Tie idea that high rate of Interest
brings capital into the state" is falla
cious. Ii interest in. Virginia should
be restricted to three per cent. except
by special agreement on the face of the
bond or note, whereas six per cent.
might be contracted to be paid the
prosperity of the people would be ma
IeYially promoted thereby. a farmer
might afford to borrow money at three
per cent. ard invest it in fertilizers,
&c, and be able to repay the loan at
maturity in six months, IL to be had at
three per cent. year, bat lie could not
pay any higher rate. Our State, coun-
~ and Township tax being equal to
about two per cent. on the .Teat rdtuc
Of our lands, farmers cannot borrow
mo2ay to - invested in improving the
soil, and afford to pay over three per
cent. Our nominal public debt" be-
ing between thirty and forty millions,
on Thich we pay four per cent. inter
est this year, (and owe two per cent
more, payable hereaiter.) the great
agricultural interest is thus borne down
by high taxes and high rate of in
terest TO such an extent that the soil
of the state as a whole necessarily re-
mains unimprOved, and by being
worked, decreases in prOductiveness
every year. This fact would be shown
if correct agricultural statistics were
annually taken. Consequently twelve
per cent. interest on money borrowed
and two per cent. tax on lands and
"cleans out" the borrower and tax
payer in seUeR years, and he has to
emigrate to Colorado or some other
portion of the West.
The grinding policy must be stop
ped, or inevitable bankruptcy will be
the portion of a large number of our
people. Begin the true policy by vot-
ing on the 2ad of may to restrict inter-
est to six per cent.
A FARMER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

SCARCELY has subsidized tie shock
occasioned by the announcement that
the venerable City Of Antioch has
h.en again destroyed by an earth
quake, until we are told that Mt,
Vessuvius has belched forth its red
hot wrath upon the villages which
cluster in its usual golden vicinity.
Sixty tourists are said to have been en-
tombed IN its fiery food, and the Gil
ty of Naples is threatened with des-
truction by the stream OF. lava. They
are events of few days past The
telegraph is connecting the world in
to one continuous city, and from all
its quarters. the pangs of pain and
the cries of sorrow come throbing
to us through the mighty cables
which span its seas and mountains.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

EDITORIAL Notices are so common that it is
almost impossible for an editor to express his
honest opinion of the merits Of any article
without being suspected ofinterested motives.
This fact however, shall not deter us from
saving what we think of a new addition to
the Materia Mcdlca to which cur attention
has been recently directed. We refer to DR..
J. MALKkG's CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs,
a remsdy which Is making its WY into more
families Just now than the all setheT adyer-
tised medicines put together, There seems
te be 20 question about the potency Of It's
tonic and Alternative properties, while 1t pos
sesses She great negative recommendation OF
containing ncithe alcohol nor mineral poi
son That il is a specific for Indigestion,
Billicusness, Constipation, and many coz
plants Of nerves. origin, We have reason to
knox: and We are assured on good authority
that as general IMMIGRANT, regulating aud
purifying medicine il has no equal. 1t is
stated that it's ingredients, obtained frOan
the wiids Of Cali EorRia,l are new TO the med
ical world; and its extraordinary effects GER
;ainly warrent the conclusion that Il is com
pound ofagenis hitherto unknown. If pop
ularity il any criterion. there can be no
doubt Of he efficiency Of the VINEGAR B1T-
TERs, for the sale Of the article is immense
and continually increasing.
April l2.--jw,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
commencement Exercises Of
EkIEE College.

The Examination, Baccalaurate
and Commencement exercises of
King College. viii embrace the 18th,
18th. 14th and 18th days Of the pres
ent month. and are expected 20 be
ofunusual interest. The following
is the specific order in which they
viii occur.
Sunday, May 18th, II A. NJ. Bae-
calaureate Sermon by Rev. G A.
Caldwell
May the 18th and 18th. Public
Examination.
May the 14th, 61-2 P. Nj, Ora
torical Contest for Medal.
May 18th. 61-2P. NJ, Graduate
Speeches, Coaferring of College and
Society Diplomas, and awarding OF
Medal.
The public are cordially invited to
attend these exercises.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
GOODS AT
. Z II ~ 8
NDg spglMG TgADE.

We are now receiving our first pur-
chase of SPRING GOODS, we will
continue for the next thirty days to
open our Spring Stock. Receiving
this week
so pieces new style Prints.
50 pieces Brown and Blcached Domes-
ties.
ID pieces Ky Jaues-Denims and Boys
summer wear.
Bleach and Brown Drill, Cambrics,
Lawns and Jackonets.
2, A fine Brown MusIins.
1914 and "a Sheetings and Pillow Slip
Goods, Spool Thread, Corsetts, AL
pacas, Delaines and a nice line of
Notions.
1000 pair Ladies, Gents, Misses and
Boys Shoes ia all styles, bought from
the Manufacturers. and sold at job
bers prices our line Of Shoes is the
best we have ever offered, and lower
than before sold. No Shoddy work
A splendid stock Gents and Boys Hats,
Boots, &c.
B5~ Wait and see our selection of
Ladies Goods we will receive in few
days all the new styles of Ladies dress
Goods in every style quality, and
cheaper than before sold.
Terms Cash or Produce in hand.
50 Sacks Liverpool Salt just to hand.
|. b. DUNN & co.
April 26,-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
The E1ris,aI Elecfion.

The Election for Bristol town Off
GERS occurred on Wednesday lest and
was perhaps the most actively and
closely contested one in its history
Two of the old Board were re elected
Mr.. Nelms' majority over Mayor
McClanahan was seven votes. Mr..
Jno. McCrowell received % votes,
but at noon withdrew in favor Of Mr.
Nelms. Mr.. Nelms formerly lived in
Kingsport. and more recently in Pa
peryille and is the well known manu-
factcrer cf the justly celebrated Nelms
Plow.
The following is thcSucccssful tick
ct.
MAYOR-Thomas Logan Nelms.
hLDERxEN-L. r. Johnston, Geo.
B. Smith. TRos. Johnston. c. r.
Vance, T. F. Wood, D. Z. Bailey, j.
IL Seneker.
Town CoNsrABLE-F. C. Miles,.
DISTRICT CoNsTABLE-W. b. Snapp.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

VICE President Jaques Of the E. T.
Va. & Ga. r. r., was in town on We'd
nrsday evening. He did not look
much like a decapitated officer, aud
says be has just received 5000 tons Of
new iron for his road. and purchased
two new passenger coaches.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
Union. Tennessee,

EDITOR BRISTOL NEWS:
DEAR SIR:-From expressions
and solicitations through the press and
otherwise, sufficient to control my
action in the premises, / hereby an
nOunce myself a Candidate to repre-
sent the 2nd Senatorial District in the
next Legislature of the State. Subject
however 70 the action OF a nominating
Convention, if it should become pee
essary.
Respectfully,
r G. MCDOWELL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
To the People Of tennessee.

In response to the expression of a lopGlar
desire, sufficiently general and influential to
control nv action in the matter, hereby
announce myself candidate for the Office of
Judge Of the Supreme Court, made vacant
bv the resignation Of Hon. 7. 4. II. Nelson.
Election first Thursday in August, next.
J. +. COOKE.
tLseanooga, March 1ltb, 1872.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

The Directors of the a. VI. & o
r. II. Co., held a called meeting at
LyncLburg on Wednesday last. The
object of the meeting has not been
aScertained by US.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
Plants! Plants Plants

A large and varied stock of Green
house and Bedding Plants, consisting
Geraufums, single and double, all eolors; Rose,
Lemon, Balm, Ivy Leaf, skeleton, Dr. Living
stone and Shrubland Pet Geraniums, 20 to3O cents
each.
Fuchsias, single and double, in Yarietr, 20 to 80
cents.
BegOnias-Rex, Insigne, Marshalli, sandersoni.
&c, PC {. 50 cents.
Apple Gsraniums 20 cents each, good stOcky
plants,
CoIeus and Acharanthus, % cenis.
Double Petunias, % cents. Single 50 per dezen.
salvias, scarlet and blue, 20 cents; - per doz.
PenstemOIs, % cents.
Verbenas-thfrty finest varieties-ehoiee coIlec-
lions 81 SO per doz' - per 100 without pots.
HeIiotrores, 2n 10 IS eerts. a.#
PelargoniuIns hns varieties, IS TO 30 cents.
Cuphea, seetr plant, 20 cents
Plectranthus, % GER 3.
seutteilaria PuIchella, % cents, beautiful rosy
scarlet
Pansies. from faast, 80 per do1-
Polyanthus Al 90 per doz.
Roses. blooming plants in pots 80 to 90 cents.
Hybrid Perp-tna Noes, Daily ard Tea Roses,
Dahiias, Dry Roots, p crnts per dozen p
Tuhe Roses, 10 cents each u per doz,
Basket Plants in variety.
HARDY Bedding Plants, ine Double Pinks, China
pinks, DeIpEinIum, Sweet william. ae
yoss Hanging Baskets filed, a. 30 to $40 each
VEGETABLE PLANTS IN SEASON.
Tomato Plants 80 cents per dozen
Trophy Tomato plants, 80 Genus per dozen.
Cabbage plants, bot bed Sl.O pr 100.
late. 50 cents per loo,
Cs!ifower plant, 10 rents per dozen.
An extensive stock II Frnit Trees, Grape Vines,
Apple Trees, leadirg varieties, ara years
Dwarf and Standard pears, Cherries, &c
CARNAHAN & KELLEY.
Mar. BIN. abingdon, ia.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

We are authorized TO announce Capt. i.
II. Denny, as a Candidate to Represent the
County of Sullivan in the next Legislature
of Tennessee. April 5.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
BRISTOL NEWS.
FRIDAY, May 8 1872.
1. @. FOWLER, Editor,

lfessrs. aiken e. Co. are our dUfhOriz-
ed agents 10 Obtain and receipt for s1eJ
scriptions 10. the Ne US at Union
Tenn Parties desiring to subscribe
can enter their club lists at The most
advantageous rates eUcr offered an this
country.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

MEssRs. GRIFFIN & HoFFNAN
Newspaper Advertising Agents, No.
4 South Street, Baltimore, Md, are
duly authorised to contract for adver-
tisements at oar forrest rates. Adver-
tisers in that City are requested to
leave their favors with this house.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
Roll on! great PHI ef Aver, roll on
Through miles embCwcled roll.

Roll on, great PHI ef Aver, roll on
Through miles embowcled roll.
Roll on
Through those whose lRers chafe the soull
Through those whose feeble stomachs fail!
Through meseutaries waxen pallet
Through all who live in aches and all!
Ever roll on!
Roll Ger the prairies of the nation,--
For the sick and i'll Of every stationl
Roll down the Andes--towering mountainsl
Roll over Aries golden fountains!
Through India and the Chersonese!
Through distant isles of Japanese!
Wherever dwells a sinking heart
Roll on, to DO your mighty part,
Ayers Pills, roll on,--Putnam for Oct
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
For Congress.

WE are authorized to announce Col. Gro.
R. McCLEILAY of Sullivan county, as can
didate for Congress, from the first Tennessee
District.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

AT the New Drug Store will be . iGuI,
a complete Stock of pure ana Lel'I he
MEDICINES, to which ] Ill., nm, 10
attention of country Physicla-pr' how
whom i propose to sell at ven a,yyrply
prices 1 am also prepared 70 ~ E.srr,
country merchants with theII and
'ces. LaudnU1n, PaYegoYic, Cs s.'' The, he's
Sweet Oils, Sc, Sc. cheaper IhaL5 nj nd,
can buy them in Baltimore aiiT;aiisd
them down here. Orders Ind.
Cali and examine prices beiol .vs,nlIe-.
ing away to purchase your "at6f'orsd
White Lead, Red Lead ana ana an Of
Paints. Linseed and other u, rats
which will be sold at very Lo% SIT
to Cash purchasers. h''N
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
FOR SALE.

THE STORE-HOUSE AND RESI-
dence formerly occupied by Aiken & Co., is
offered for Sale at a very low price. The
property would be very well suited for
Hotel and Livery Stable, both CT which is
very badly needed in our town. One-third
of the purchase money will be required in
advance, the balance in six, and twelve
mouths, with interest from sale.
For further particulars apply to A. 7.
Wilson, Union Depot, who will show the prop
erty. He also has two other Houses and
Lots for Sale, well improved, in good loca-
tons on main Street, in the town of Union.
3. +. PRICE.
Dee. 1st., lS71.--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
new DRUG STORE !

PERKINS & HOUSES NON-EA,
PLOsIvE OIL LAMP. y sure LHi-z
against danger of explosion. ihio-
away your Glass lamps and buy ol ~,
that gives a bright and beautiful ~
free from any danger. For sale al 'n'
NEW DRUG STORE.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03
CONSUMERS

CONSUMERS
Are specially invited to cali and see them.
Samples mailed to merchants on applica-
ton. Address e-
CHARLOTTESVILLE lie WOODEN MILLS,
Chariot esyille, Va.
April 26-4w.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-05-03

Town CoNsrABLE-F. G. Miles,
DISTRICT CoNsTABLE-W. b. Snapp.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

We are SO crowded for hands and space
as to be compelled to make but very
neaSre report of what transpired at the
Jones meeting last night Ex Lient.
Gov. Slingerland was chosen chairman
and number of gentlemen were named
for Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
then, when the meeting was organized.
came the Virginia Glee Club and sung
= four years more sang it with SPLEEN
did effect: then Mr.. Addison of Virginia
made a short speech which was in excel
lent taste and spirit; then, after the band
had played a tune Mr.. Lockwood made
one OF his sensible speeches which was
succeeded by another rousing song by
the Glee Club. Mr.. Jones was then in
troduccd and made speech which was
often interrupted by applause and which
we, having taken copious notes thereof,
will attempt to review tomorrow. The
meeting was brought to a close after
some more singing by the Glee Club. bv
a very short and sensible speech by Mr..
Bob Lindsey. The house was crowded
with one of the most enthusiastic audi
ences We have seen this year.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

EMILE DREYFoUs. This gentleman ar
rived in town yesterday from Sacramento
and the Bay, and will remain with us
permanently hereafter. Without f1attery
We can say that as musician he has but
few superiors on the coast, and none in
Nevada. Mr.. Dreyfous has been leader
Of the orchestra in many of the best thea
tiers of California, and was fora long time
In that capacity in the employ of Piper,
at his Opera House in Virginia, and with
his troupe here. He proposes to take up
a permanent residence here and will or
ganize string band and furnish music
for balls, concerts and theater troops.
Besides being a splendid musician, he is
a social. atfable gentleman, and we well
come him among us and hope he will
stay. He will enter the employ of C. W.
Friend, where he can at all times be
found.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

BANK ExCHANGE.-Brown of the Bank
Exchange has opened neat, cosy room
IN the rear Of the Justice Office, but con-
nected with his saloon, where parties
having any business to do that they do
not want all the town to know. can 90
and transact it and not even local get ,,t
the secrets of the room EVERYBODY can
enter his bar-room and get a pleasant
smile from Walker, but Brown has been
sick for few days and don't smile anv.
we are glad to hear of his recovery and
hope he will soon be himself again
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22
FIRST DAYS RACE IS.

To-day the first of the five days races
will take place over the Carson course.
For the benefit of our readers who would
like to know what is to be the programme
OF amusements to-day, We will give few
particulars. The purse to be contested
for is 500, and the race two miles and re-
peat, horses to carly ITO pounds each
The following horses have been entered
by the parties named, and are all of run
ming stock. Geo. L Gibson enters Bots
u Arc, w. L. Lowe enters Gallinipper,
West George enters Twenty Cents and
George Cowing enters Pill Box. These
animals are all we'll known and Judging
the future by the past, we not only expect
but have right to believe that the races
even from the first day will be of interest
to spectators as well as turfmen and
sports.
Ladies are not less excitable than men
and are proverbial lovers of the horse,
therefore we know many will desire to
see this contest of these gallant chargers
10 those and to all We are permitted to
say that the arrangements have been
perfected to furnish good seats, COM
mandlng an excellent view of the whole
track, to all ladies who shall favor these
amusements with their presence. A
strong police force will maintain perfect |
order and decorum, and the most fastidi- |
Gus need have no hesitation in CRAFTY |
ing their curiousity, and desire to see
these races, through fear of any conduct
on the part OF any one unbecominS u
lady or gentleman. Weassert these facts
on the authority of an officer of the Jock
ey club, and know it is the intention to
carry out this programme to the letter
l nder such able managementw we expect to
see large and anxious crowd of ladies
md gentlemen to-day, and in fact every
lay during the five of these races.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22
DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN
PLATFORM.

The Union Republican party of Doug
Las county, in convention assembled, dc
make and declare these, our patriotic
principles:
We endorse the administration of Pres.
ident Grant as wise, able and conducting
in its prudence to the peace and prosper
ity of the country beyond that of any
administration in the history of the Ma
ton.
We approve and are proud of the Ma
tional Union Republican Party, and be-
heve 1t now, as for the past twelve
years, the only party in whose keeping
the honor, credit and general welfare OF
the country can be safely entrusted.
We endorse the National Union and
State Republican Platforms, believing
them to be a sincere declaration of the
only true political faith and one whose
avowals will tindfultillmenti in the actions
OF the party and We regard the actions of
the Cincinnati and Baltimore Conven-
tons as hypoclitical pretence, and an
attempt to inch the principles of the Re
publican party.
We believe the unequal rates of fare
and charges on freight and passenger fare
ny Tue mon ana ItnIfti PaCltlc Rail
roads to be unjust and oppressive to the
people of Nevada;
And, whereas. the peoples money
built said railroads, We do hereby, in con-
vention assembled instruct the members
of the Legislature from this county to
use all honorable means in their power
to secure the passage of resolution by
the next Legislature of the State of Ne
vada memoralizlng Congress to equalize
and regulate the same:
That We are opposed to all subsidies to
corporations or individuals believing that |
taxation is just only for educational and |
Governmental purposes;
That We do hereby pledge ourselves to
support the entire State and county NOM
nations for all the respective offices.
Further, that We pledge ourselves to use
all and every honorable means in our
power up to the 9Th day of November
next to secure the election of the entire
State, County and Precinct ticket.
j. W. SMALL, Oh imam,
Comtee A. W. Pray,
I. B. RICKEY
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

RIFF WILLIAMS DEAD.-We notice the
flags of the Engine Companies at half
mast yesterday, and learned the cause to
be the death of this noted fireman.
whose memory is revered by the frater
nlty wherever he was known. Mr.. Viii
llams has lived for a long time in Viz
glnla and Gold Hill and was at one time
Chief of the Virginia Fire Department.
and has always been an active. energetic
and valiant fireman. He died at 4
o clock On the morning of the Goth, at
Virginia City.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22
BILLY wilson's SrAGE.-Billy Wilson

BILLY WILSON'S SrAGE.-Billy Wilson
is Hs well known in Nevada as a stage
man as Hank Monk is as driver. For
years he owned and run a stage to Vir-
ginia, but when he sold out that line, he
bought and has since run line to Auro-
"a For long time this was losing
game but of late it has become a good
paying route through his exertions. He
induced Wright and Ullrick to put on
line connecting with him at Aurora, and
running south to Camp Independence.
thus inducing travel by their route that
formerly went by way of Los Angeles
and the coast. His stages leave Carson
for Aurora every Monday. Wednesday,
and Friday mornings, and return Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday. He has
fine coaches, good stock, careful and at
tentlve drivers, and makes close connec-
tons with both stages and trains.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22
ANTHRACITE CoAL.-H. F. Rice Suner-

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-H F. Rice Super
intendent of the Mint is trying the exper-
1ment of using this coal as fuel for melt
ing bullion. We did not learn the prob
able cost of this article, but the boys say
thus far it is splendid, as few shovels
full does the work. 1t gives out an in
tense steady heat, and does not radiate
aud glare and burn the face, and blind
the eyes of the operators as does char
coal. The heat of the room is very much
less, and the cost will be much in favor
OF this coal even at $40 or $50 per ton.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

CARSON CONSOLIDATED MINING COM
PANy.-The Superintendent of this min
ing company informs US that arrange
ments for extensive and permanent work
are made and in fact the work commenced
IN the sinking OF large shaft to contain,
when tlmbered, two apartments, each to
be five feet square. This shaft is down
twenty-slx feet at present, and four men
working one shift, ten hours per day, are
making good headway They have all
the necessary buildings, sheds, shops and
houses for Winter campaigne. and ex-
pect to prosecute the work vigorously to
a successful end.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

JOE RosESsTocK.----Yesterday this gen.
tleman returned from San Francisco
where he has been for a few weeks, law
ing IN an immense stock of Fall and
winter goods. A small shipment (com-
pared to the whole LOTT only has arrived
and the balance will be along in a dav or
two. The stock will be very large and
complete and any one who cannot suit
himself at their store, ought never to be
suited.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-22

"ANrED.-The Virginia and Truckee
hallroad Company want large number
OF teams to haul wood and general mer-
chanoise from the Mound House station
to Gold Hill and Virginia We have the
aufho lty OF Superintendent Yerineton
fo- saying all teams that can be had will
find work and good pay until the tunnel
is completed and the road ready for bus
mess.