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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

THE WEEKLY lRDEPENDEKT
mas circulation more than DOUBLE
that ofany therpaperpubIishedin
the county.


the county.
The growing corn is now advanc-
ing rapidly.
Report al the Office when you
fail 10 receive your paper.
There are several horses 10 train
ing at Tie Fair Grounds.
Merchants, prepare nice cases Of
goods forexhibition at the coming
fair
Ladies. fix UP some nice arii-
Giles for exhibition al the coming
fair.
The town assessors are round
ENDURING how much people are
worth.
The potato bugs have folded
their tents, and Git OUT for pas
tures new
Tomatoes sold in Wheeling on
Saturday at ten cents each. they
must have been "whoppers.'
The Potomac is quite muddy
from the recent rains, and bass
fishing IS suspended for day or
two.
Ground has been broken for the
erection of the new Ward school
house on the lot west end Of Burke
street.
1t takes $4,000 per month TO
pay. Off the hands at the u. q q.
Railroad Compang's iron works al
Cumberland.
The new bank at Grafton, after
six months business, is able to de-
clare dividend ofseven per cent.
No money in banking.
Instead Of asking your neighbor
for the INDEPENDENT ask him for
five cents every morning and see
how long he will keep in a good
hum0r.
Dog poisoning has commenced
not by the authorities, but by
citizens on their own hook.
Read the hand-bilI notices against
congregating on the street corners,
and block ing up the side walks
Rep paper is now the fashiona-
bic style ofnote paper. The indie
pendent Book Store has it for sale.
Tue streets were crowded with
promenaders last evening, and ice
cream saloons did a land office bus
mess.
The Wheeling Intelligence, local
says he win take a fan in his base
ball this hot weather, instead of a
bat. Sensible, sure.
NtIOH-CiiOliC NEW NdiSA lAiSl-
ons five cents a piece in Florida
and the weather pleasant, with
the thermometer 1902 in the shade.
The Board of Assessment are at
work making the annual corpora
ton assessment. 1t is composed
of Messrs. Miller, Rutherford and
Oden. Let them get all the dogs.
The New Creek Tribune states
the b. & o. r.. r.. has established
another camp between that place
and New Greek. to put in the
trestle work on the new
track between the two places
WOODS MEETING A woods
MEETING will be held at Kearneys-
vile, in tie grove of Mr.. Jacob j.
Miller commencing July 25th.
Ministers from distance will as
sist the pastor Mr.. Henry Nice.
The Bishops of the Southern
Methodist church have appointed
a week Of prayer, beginning Fri
day, August 2lst, to be observed
by the whole church
The Spirit Of jefferson says
"Hon. G. j. Faulkner announces
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

PETIT jury. The following *
a isl Of the petit jul ors for the Au-
gust term OF the County Court
commencing on the 10th:
G. o. Lambert, w. II. Brant-
'ner, Garrett Benson, Jr., samuel
Candy, Edward Legg, w. H..
Reichard, ID. A. Cline John Hell
Ter, james Nj. Holnrich, +. Ger
ling, b. f Foley. Robert p. Bry
arly, Barnel G. Kilmer. A. Nor
gan Vanmctre, George Wild, l..
Scheu, G. w. McKown, John w.
Tabb. Joseph Nannetrp. Joseph
Fl. Kitchen, Harrison Thomas y.
II. Griffith, Richard Gano, John
FitZ
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

A frog has heen found al S0dus-
N. ", imhedded in the earth some
ten feet below the surface. He Is
Supposed to have been buried there
hy some upheav OF the ground,
and his age is placed alta thous-
and years.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

Oilclofhs, II Well rubbed with q
wnoileu. cloth AMI warm water.
Witt the addition Of il little skim
mth milk. II convenient, will 1t Il
stated, look nearly a. fresh as new
Scrdbhine brushes anti strong soap
:sre rliiiIsus To them.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

The boys are becoming "A nui-
sadce at the outer gate Of the Fair
Grounds. A crowd gathers there
and keep the gate closed in the
hopes of getting a nickel for open
ing it, and then they quarrel with
one another as to who shall get it.
and we suppose might, not mite,
usually get it. 1t is a nuisance that
will bear abating. Let the keeper
of the grounds open and close the
gate at stated hours.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

Mr.. Dowdy, Of this place, fire.
man on the B. & q. r. r., was
badly scal.'ea on Wednesday, near
Hancocs ny the bursting ofa boiler
flue.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

We have had several complaints
within the past Gay or two from
subscribers who have failed 10 get
their papers regularly. We are
doing all we can to remedy the
matter, and shall be glad to have
them inform us when they fall 10
regularly receive their paper.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

We have received our new fire
and hurgiar-proof Sate, from the
Hall Safe and Lock Co., Cincin-
natl. Call up and see il.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

attend the funeral of the late Ri h.
OPP Whelan,and on Sunday preacn-
ed in the St. JoSeph's church. His
sermon was beautiful and touch
ing eulogy on the life and servi-
ces Of the late Bissop Whelan.an
was listened 70 by a large congre-
CATION. Bishop Whelan was sta
toned at this place shortly after
he was ordained a priest, and Off
ciated hers for number Of years
MartinsbuFg creditors Of Bank
rnpts should read the decision Of
the United States District Court of
Illinois III reference q Bankruptcy
claims, under the new law. the
court says tnat one fourth Of the
creditors TO whom one third the
amount Of the debts are owing,
must join in The petition.
We noticed plenty Of ash bar
reis and boxes full nfgarhage along
I the edges of tie pavement Oh Sat-
urday. They were set out for the
garbage cart to take away: Keep
on setting Item out until the city
! dads do right by youand order the
cart on again.
/ POLICE News On complaint of
/ Jerry Smith, coIored, Joseph Betz,
/ was arrested Morday and taken
before Justice Gardner, charged
with stealing lumber 10 the
amount Of $40. The charge was
not sustained and Betz was dis
charged, Smith having to pay lie
costs
Charles Walding, colored, was
arrested. on complaint Of Emily
Zepp, charged with using abusive
language, and taken before Justice
Gardner. Both parties wefe fined
81 and costs.
"Happy jack, /" an old offend er
got little too hilarious, and Was
gobbled up by the police and lodg-
ed AT the Hotel dc Biondel for a
hearing this morning.
We learn from the Spirit Of Jef-
ferson that Mr.. Henry G Davis, a
merchant Of CharIestown, fell thro'
a hatchway in a room over the
store, on Sunday night, and was
SO severely injured that little hopes
are entertained for his reco very.
The Charleston Daily Courier,
III. S, Walker editor and proprie-
tor, announces that the daily edi
ton will be suspended after the
issue of tomorrow, the 15h. The
weekly will be continued as usual.
The passenger trains East on the
B. & o. II. r., We're delayed sever
al hours yesterday caused by a
passenger train running into a land
slide near the 'seven curves" and
being thrown across both tracks.
Fortunately no one was injured.
The tydrophobia days are here
the maddest of the year
Huckleberriesand black berries
are plentiful in this market.
acknowledgement hose have
not made their appearance here
yet.
Blackberrics are now coming in
to market and sold as low as 6
cents quart.
Books and stationery, OF eve y
description, cheap, at the Indepen-
dent book store
Its a-muse. ing TO go out TO din
ner aud then carry the hosts uap,
kin away in your pocket.
The annual meeti & fthe stock
holders Of the Gas Company will
be held on the evening of the 2Sth
inst.
1t requires considerable energy
this hot weather to knock Gro
quet ball, but the young ladies
have it.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

The SpirH Of Jefferson says
"Hon. G. j. Faulkner announces
himselfa as an Independent candi-
date for Congress- 1t doesn't
strike us just that way.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

A New York man wno believes
in advertising paid bill of $751;
600 the other day Tor years
work, but it was money welIspent,
for the earnings resulting from
that advertisement, which was di-
vided anon four persons, footed
up S350,0O0.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

The denizens Of Wheeling use
only mosquito bar for bed cloth
ing these nights. Not evena mos
quite bar il needed here.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

The STANDARD says Wheeling
might be called the city Of gigantic
schemes and small performances.
The Standard ought TO know.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

Michael Hogan, brakeman on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lst
division, Tell from his train on
Wednesday, near Point of Rocks,
fraeturing his right arm aud sus-
tanning other injuries He resides
at Berlin.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

A party gentlemen so out TO
Falling Waters this morning on a
cunning excursion. We advise
the squirrels to keep shady.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

RELIGIOUS. NoTIcE. Religious
services will be held III the Re-
formed church on Sunday morning
next, July 19th,at 10a o'clock A. NJ.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

A coIored man named ry,from
staunton, Va, vas arrested in
Hagerslowu on Monday eharged
with stealing a horse from the
neigilborhood Of Stauni0n.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

Tie rapid click Of the ewing
machine is heara IN our Office.
We have utilized one fer stitching
pamphlets and il we&s like a
charm.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-18

Baltimore is much agitated at
present over lie TIE water they
drink. Why doa't Baltimore do
like Cumberland, dispense with
water and take 10 berr
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

According TO previous notice. the
School Superintendent was expected
TO visit Red Rock April lst, and Of
course We were on the lookout for the
lecture ut 4 r. M. After waiting some
hours we remembered that IL was All
Fools Fay, and concluded to go about
our business and not take the risk OF
being badly fooled in spending time
to listen to said lecture. However,
the Superintendent came; and little
Frank Johnson, who saw him, Gays
there were more stripes on his horses
than on his carriage, for he kept stri-
ping them all the time
The man who lost coffee sack sus-
piciously near old Mr.. Stars corn
crib can have the same returned by
mail or express if he will send ship
ping directions. If he prefers to call
for it in person, he is advised to do so
in daytime or look out for steel traps.
Columbus Jackson starts in few
days for Nebrasks, intending to make
a permanent home there. 4.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
RED ROCK.

April y.
Farmers hereabout are mum under
the monopoly rule of SHOWS aud cold
weather. 1t is suggested that dele"
CATION Of Changers be sent up to head
quarters to interview the clerk Of the
weather--"Old Prob Where is the
Deputy?
A young couple of this vicinity met
for the fist time on Sunday. the
one was 80 soverconie by charms
and dimples and the other by that
love of a moustaehe that they conclu-
ded bargain aud were married on
Monday following without consent Of
parents or guardians. The united
ages of bridegroom and bride aggre-
gated twenty-nine years plus one
hundred.
Oh! hasty youth, take heed, beware;
Thy speed il moral wonder.
Let no one part this youthful pair
But He who rolls the thunder.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

ADVENTURES and Discoveries Of
DIR. David Liyinginstone and the
Herald-stanley Expedition in Africa.
This interesting and instructive book
Is now being presented to this commu-
nifty, by Andy Kerr, Jr., who has the
sole agency for Knoxville and Liberty
townships. The work gives com
plete, reliable and graphic history Of
the extensive travels aud discoveries,
and the thrilling adventures Of the
great and lamented explorer; IS years
In the midst Of the wiIdness, wealth
and wonders OF the interior OF Africa.
Subscribers will Gnd 1t valuable and
intensely engaging work. Give your
name to the Agent when he calls, and
you will find the book well worth the
price. Subscribers are not required to
take the book unless IL corresponds
with the samples shown.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

MALAYSIA CoUNTY.-Three blocks
Of two-story brick business buildings,
each 100 feet deep will be put up in
Oskaloosa this year. They will COM
prise eight grouud-noor rooms. each
20xl00. The Herald says: Truly the
panic has not materially Injured this
section when such improvements are
being made. Let the work go on.
A Good Templars' Lodge Is TO be
organized In Oskaloosa soon.
u. =. Commissioners Williams has
been holding court in Oskaloosa for
the hearing Of cases of violation Of In
ternal revenue laws by selling beer,
tobacco, and medical packages without
license and stamps. The number of
cases from the several counties In this
revenue district indicates that Col.
John Lofiand, Collector, will not allow
any evasion Of the law.
An Oskaloosa pony lived to see his
3Sth year. The Ucydd claims 1t to
have been the oldest horse in Iowa.
That beats orr sheep unly two years.
Port WEIGH has found mare 35 years
old, and claims she is the oldest mare
In America.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

ST.. LOUIS CONNECTION The peo-
pie of Marion county are agitating the
question Of railroad from Des Moines
10 Abba, by way of Knoxville. A
meeting is TO be held at Knoxville,
Saturday evening, ut which time it is
intended TO appoint a committee to
unite with similar committees from
Abba aud Des Moines in laying the
subject before the citizens OF st.
Louis.
Between Abba and Knoxville q
large part Of the road is graded, and at
com paratively small cost this impor-
tant gap between st. Louis aud the
Capital Of Iowa could be closed up.
All can readily see the advantages
that would result thereby. And we
earnestly hope to see the localities in
terested give the subject the attention
which it's importance deserves. Who
in Dies Moines will take steps towards
calling public meeting here?--State
journal.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

THE HoMEsTEADERs.-A meeting
was held at the Court House last Sat
urday evening In the interest OF. the
destitute homesteeders OF Northwest
ern Iowa. The inclemency OF the
weather operated seriously against the
meeting, aud doubtless prevented the
attendance of many. Mr.. Wiltse, So
licitor for Highland township, O'Bri-
ELI Co., of whom we spoke last week,
was present, and addressed the meet
ing. A contribution Of SIS. 90, cash.
was presented him. On Motion the
Chairman, Col. Booth, was author
lied TO appoint committee OF three
to solicit further contributions. j. A.
Bonsel, Lewis V. stump and #. G.
Barker were selected as such commit
tee and instructed to forward all
monies received to Thos. Duly, care Of
Il. +. Freeman, Cherokee, Cherokee
Co.. Iowa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

THE PELLA BLADE copies the
Democrats apology for Mr.. Brecken-
ridge, and thuse expresses its opinions:
ave confess our inability to see why
Mr.. Breckenridge had any more
right TO donate this $3.50 TO Marion
county than he had to keep it. If he
considered that he had received pay
enough for his services without the
$50, it Is clear that the money be-
louged to the State of Iowa, and he
had no more right to give it to the
county than TO the Pscha of Persia. If
he did not earn the money, land as we
understand the case, he claims that he
did mott how does Ii mend the matter
any to take receipt for it and turn it
over 10 the County Treasurer? He ac-
cepted the money just the same az if
he had appropriated it to stocking his
farm with Durham bulls or blooded
horses. He may think this cute way
OF gaining notoriety, but TO the ''com-
mon herd" it's 'too thin
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

ASSESSMENT L. X. Woodruff, As
SCISSOR for Knoxville township, hands
us the following footings from his
books:
Number Of neat cattle in the town
ship, exclusive Of the city 3,643,
value Si4, 093; horses 1,30l, value $685.
$40; mules and asses l40, value S7,425;
sheep 2.67s, value So, 365; swine, a $50,
value S. 1888; vehicles $50, value S20,-
0l5; value OF merchandise Sl06; CAPT
tai employed ia manufactures $50;
moneys and credits $40, 4s2; taxable
household property $500; other taxable
property Sll ,40s; total value of taxable
personal property s20S,07l.
The total assessed value of personal
property In the township In 1873 was
$l53,0l6. These figures show an in
crease In one year Of S55 ,O55.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

Cry COUNCIL met last Monday
evening and canvassed the vote for
officers for ensuing year, with result
given elsewhere. The officers elect
were sworn in, and the old Council
adjourned sine die.
The new Council organized, Mayor
Crozier presiding. Standing commit
tees for the year Were appointed as fol-
lows: Finance and Claims-Davis,
Booth and Phelps; Cemetery Booth
and Burdick; Street--Davis, Coats
aud Burns; Sidewalk Burns and
Booth.
Old officers of Fire Department were
reelected.
Road tax levied, 8 mills-half cash
and half work. Wages on roads fixed
at VI so per day for man, and $500 for
man and team.
NJ. j. AXE was reelected Street
Commissioners, and his pay fixed at
$3.50 per day of 10 hours.
Decided to pay night watchmen s.
each per month, as before.
Burdick, Davis and Coats were mp.
pointed as committee to employ attor-
ney for city for tho year, subject to
ratification by Council.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

QUERY.-A County Superintendent,
examining teachers at Wheeling the
other day, asked the question, as we
learn from correspondent: "What
is the difference between the growth
Of animals and vegetables ?' Not be-
ing satisfied with the answer given,
he explained that animals grow all
over, whilst vegetables grow up and
down.
This Is equivalent to saying that
men, mice and monkeys grow all
over" whilst pumpkins, pickles and
potatoes grow up and down. Vert
ly the world Ia growing in knowledge.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09
ENGLISH SETTLEMENT.

- pEll =.
Wheat-sowing has been suspended
In this vicinity for few days.
The Sabbath School at Plymouth
Church was re-organized last Sabbath
with the following officers: Sup't, Jno.
Gordon; Assistant Sup't, Hugh Loyn-
achan; Sec'y, Josiah II. q. Warren;
Librarian, Robert WEIGH. Tue for
nation of classes was not entirely
completed.
Young Mr.. Copeland. whom / men,
toned last week as having been in
jured by kick from colt, has so far
recovered from his injuries as to war
rant his being joined in the bonds of
matrimony last Sunday to Miss Vir-
ginia Woods. 1t is hoped that their
Woodtand journey may be always
pleasant, and that they may cope sue
cessfully with all difficulties they may
meet in their course.
Mr.. Addison Boggs, late Postmaster,
Of this place. started for Ringgold
county, this State, on Wednesday of
last week, and Mrs. Nancy Johnson
now holds the Postoffice.
Father Shepherd, OF Warren coun-
ty, has leased a house of Mr. Thos.
Harrington, opposite Salem Church,
Clay township. and intends to open a
Egrocery store there for a short time.
If lie finds upon trial that the trade OF
the community will justify the enter
prise, he will add dry goods, etc, and
keep a general stock.
The painters are putting the finish
ing touches upon the large house Of
Mr.. James Harvey. j. q.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09
COLUMBIA.

apTI d.
Farmers in this vicinity commenced
seeding in earnest on Monday last,
and large breadth Of wheat was
sown; but old Winter returned in his
white robes, and for the time the hus-
bandman was compelled to cease his
labors and await the return of Spring.
The sickness which has prevailed
with unusual severity southwest OF
Columbia, has to very great extent
abated.
We have good Sabbath School at
this place Mr.. John Black, formerly
of Knoxville, is the Superintendent.
We are waiting for railroad matters
to develop, and in due time will act AS
we may think will be for the interests
of the people. Coal seems to he one
of the objects to be reached by the
road. This article we can furnish in
unlimited quantities, and of the best
Western quality.
The Women's Temperance move
ment seems to be successful at most
points. II would be well for some OF
the fair advocates to try their powers
of moral suasion in the vicinity of
Columbia. Although we have neither
saloons nor whisky -selling drug stores;
but Strengthening cordials and other
medicated poisons are doing their
work. Where do they come from? is
the question asked 10y sad-hearted
mothers and weeping children.
The good people at the Oak Grove
Glass, Columbia Circuit, of the M. f..
Church, are building new church,
and will have it enclosed i'm few
days. WANDERER.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

For Doors AND SHOES go to Boot
and Shoe Store. j. IL. Wilson keeps
boots and shoes exclusively, and n
stock as large as all others in the city
combined. Hence he is able 10 suit
any customers; and as he buys large
ly he is able to buy at best figures and
therefore can sell at lower prices than
others. Call at his store, southwest
corner of Public Square, and verify
these statements by examination and
comparison Of prices.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09

II. j. ScoLEs Il Co., Gosport, call
attention of the public of that vicin-
ity to their stock Of Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, etc, Of which
they keep a good line. A fine assort-
ment Of school Books will always be
found upon their shelves; and they
are prepared TO supply 10000 custom
ers with Groceries OF all kinds. All
their goods are of first quality, and
will be sold at low figures. They in
vite their friends--that is, everybody
within ten miles Of Gosport-- to call
aud give them trial.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09
OTLEY.

April Sd, 1874.
Farmers in this vicinity are very
busy with spring work on their farms.
The cold weather retards wheat-sow-
ing. A large amount will be sown.
More oats will be sown than usual.
A concert at the M. f.. Church last
night, for the benefit of the Sunday
School, had crowded house; cash re-
ceipts $500.
John Hanks Is filling up his store
with the best stock of goods ever
brought to Otley. Should my old
friend Dick Underhill need an ouer-
coat. or any goods for summer wear,
he will he most politely waited upon
by A. b. Brobst. one of the best
clerks in the county.
Some drunken roughs smashed up
.things In saloon in town few
nights since. Men who once had good
positions In life and business are now
spending days and nights in drunken
ness and dissipation at saloons and
gambling places here.
A large amount Of black walnut
lumber Is being shipped from here to
Chicago.
County superintent Mershon 10 here
on professional business. II.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-09
CITY Election.

The vote cast for the various candi-
dates at the Municipal election in this
city last Mondsp was as follows:
For Mayor-Crozier les. Dukes IS.
For Recorder-Rigg 237.
For Treasurer Baker 237.
For Assessor-Broderick ITO, Bon
sell y.
For Marshal-Phelps 81, Ream 1872.
For.Alderman, LIST ward, Booth I07,
Coats I07; I'd ward, Davis 20. Burdick
81; Sd ward, Burns 100, Phelps SO,
Waugh 10.
Eiected-Crozier, Rigg. Baker,
Broderick, Rean, Booth, Coats, Da-
Wis, Burdick, Burns. Phelps.