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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-18

I CIV Chartered Shoe. for old women,
kM l.. I.iekliders.
0IL Tanned Sheep Gloves and Gaun.-
" les, at Licklidsfa.
DEAD'S Grand Du,chess Cologne. and
II Spray, at Licklider's.
NAYLOR'S Msekinaw Hats. for sale
1 by w. T. Lemen.
A FRESH 10: Of Msckersl and Her
a ring just received.
July 4 w. T. LEMEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-18
LOST MANHOOD.

Restored quickly by DR.. la PohrEs LIrr
ELIXIR. Cure guaranteed. Price 500. Scut
post paid by ). &. UPHAM, - South Eighth
St, philadelphia, ia. Circular Free.
M ANTED. Lady Agents in everb City aud
W Town in New England States. Exclusive
erritory given, gods sell at sight, S. 10 SlU a
day guaranteed on COMM sion or SALARY. Ad.
dress ELLIS MANUFACTURING CO,
WaIthsm, Mas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-18
STATE NJ EMIT.

OTATEMENT of the Jefferson Saw
- ings Bank at the close OF business.
June 30th, 1874.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
Brief JOttings.

There will be two steamers week dispatch
ed to this city on the Allan line. The first ex'
ira steamer left Liverpool Saturday.
There will be lecture by Rev. }. w. John
ston at Pine street NJ. E. church, for the benefit
Jan. 2lst, at u o'clock. Subject, "a run
through London"
Snow slides were frequent yesterday, and
people were shy Of tall buildings. Horses of
course were much frightened AMI one was so
terrified that he lay down in the thills.
1t may not be altogether out Of place t., re-
mark that We are having an open winter.
A span of horses attached to hacl. ran
away on Congress street yesterday, but was
brought to stop by Capt. G. j. Pennen who
seized then, by the heads.
The house of Mrs w. F. Stafford at POND
Cove, Cape Elizabeth, caught fire IN the wood
work round the chimney Sunday, but was ex
tinguished before much damage resulted.
The Knights Of Pythias give their annual
ball on the I'd prox.
G. NJ. BODICE, now Principal of Gorham Sem
iuary, has been elected Principal of Wcstbrool
Seminary, which position he will take early in
March.
The officers elect of Mount Vernon Chapter
were installed last evening by Past High
Priest Joseph Y. Hodgdon.
The Irish American Relief Association held
a meeting last evening, to consider the matter
of celebrating St. Patrick's Day. A commit
tee was appointed to report upon the mat
ter. 1aY
A Scarboro man got drunk yesterday, and
tried to start fight, but officer Fields picked
him up and took him to the station.
See advertisement of sable cape lost.
The Chase got in about six o'clock last eve
ming.
The snow crept away last night at an amaz
ing rate.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

Jersey, Small, Smart, Smith of Pennsylvania
Smith of Lousisna, Smith of Ohio, Speer
Starkweather. Storm, Swami, Tow nsend, Wal
dron, Wallace, Ward of New Jersey, Wheeler
WILDER, Willard of Vermont, Willard of Mich
lgaD, Williams of Massachusetts, Williams oil
Michigan and Wille-9S.
The Speaker appointed committee on ex.
penditures in the department of justice AS fol
lows: Senior of Virginia, Parsons of Ohio Will
liams of Michigan, Speer of Pennsylvania, and
Durham of Ken.uc y.
Mr.. Young, Democrat of Georgia, moved to
suspend the rules aud pass the bill providing
all matter printed bearing the official signature
of member of either house of Congress, shall
pass through the mails free Of charge until the
first of July, 1874. Rejected, yeas II nays 1853.
The yeas are largely from the South. Mr..
Burleigh of Maine is the only New England
member member voting for the measure. -
among the loading Democrats were Beck of
NY; Ciymer of Pa, Eldredge of Wis. and Mes
NTH of Oregon.
MIR. Bntler of Massachusetts offered reso-
lntion lnstructing the Judiciary to enquire
wheIner iegislatlon was necessary to prevent
the illegal use of the American flag on CONNER
ciai vessels, &c. Adopted.
MIR. Cox suggested that the resolution seemed
to be a reflection on the administration.
MIR. Cox of New York presented memorial
of the National Board Of Trade to reform the
complex, cumberous and dificnlt customs laws
and against the system of infOrmers, moieties
and arbitrary seizures.
Mr.. Hooper of Mississippi from the Commit
tee on Coinage reported bill allowing coinage
to be executed at the United States mints for
foreign countries. He sent to the clerks desk
and had read a porto: of thu Chinese proclaim,
alton authorizing the circulation of the eagle
trade dollar lately coined in the United States.
The bill passed Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
FIFTY.THIRD LEGISLATURE.
Especial to Press.1
SENATE.


AUGUSTA, Jan. 19.-The Senate met at 10 o.
clock.
Papers from the House were disposed of in
concurrence.
communication was received from the Gov
ernor, transmitting the report of the State Lii
quor Commission. The report shows the
amount OF sales to agencies to be S1O6, 3O6 Is.
Orders passed-DirectiDg the printing of 500
additional copies of the Bank Examiners re-
port for the use of the Senate; relating to
amending chapters 30 and 40 of the Revised
Statutes, relating to protection of birds; calling
upon the Governor for The names of the officers
OF the State prison and Reform School, the
Office or duty performed, the amount paid to
each for services for 1873, and the sum total
paid to the officers of each institution for the
past 20 years; inquiring into tie expediency of
repeating section Is Of chapter 40 of the Revis-
ed Statutes, relating to the appointment of
Fish Commissioner; also of repeating chapter
80 of the public laws of 1872 relating to the ap-
pointment of Fish Commissioners. 1.-THE law of
1872 authorized the appointment of two Fish
Commissioners of Fisheries.
The bill to amend the charter of the Pc
nobscot Central Railroad Company was taken
from the files of the last Legislature, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Railroads, the
amendment simply allowed the road to run
through Garland, among the other towns. and
strikes out the word EAST" wherever it occnrs
in the charter.
o., aetAaons presented and referred-To amend
rn.5 quarter Ut the st Gro & Penobsc0t Rail-
Crniv Cqmp any; to amend the charter of the st.
rate Tho vS Irving Company; bill to incorpo-
aIne az requiring returns from banks, were fin
approval. VIM N''ei"o' AVA
Adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
BY TELEGRAPH,
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Especial to the Press.1

| lopecldI 10 tne freSs.i
Bill Dehni ng Capital Punishment.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 19.-To morrow Hon. J. C.
Talbot of East Machias, will introduce in the
| House. a bill in accordance with the sugees-
tions of Gov. Dingley, defining capital punish
ment. The following is an abstract:
| Section l, creates a new degree of murder.
| Section 2, The saving clause without malice
| afOrethought,' in the present statute, is omitted
| in the bill.
Section 8, The penalty is death for obstruct-
| irg, with intent, a railroad, thereby causing loss
of life.
Section 4, The grand jury shall indict for
murder IN the first degree, and the court and
| trial jury determine the degree.
Section 3, Provides for the attendapce of the
| County Attorney at the preliminary examina-
| tion for capital offences.
| Section g. Provides for his substitute.
Section z, Upon commitment Of criminals,
provides for special term Ut court and attend
ance of grant jury.
| Section g. Makes it the duty of the Judge to
| attend.
Sections 9 to Is inclusive, If prisoner pleads
| guilty. he Is at once sentenced; if not guilty
| the Chief Justice and four or more associates
| justices shall hold special term of court that
! shall continue until the Case is finally disposed
| Of
Section Is, Sentence of death shall he exc
cuted within the Jail wall, not less than thirty
| nor more than nine ty days after the time of
| PaSoiuS anu W'Guiu leu nays all pro-
ceedings, together with copy OF evidence to be
| furnished the Governor, he warrant OF execu-
| ton snail b. judicial act.
| Section is. Makes provision for similar trial
| when an indictment is found at the regular
| tern Of court.
| Section II, Details.
SrctIor Is, Is in regard to change of venue
! Section -. Provides that no co,upe nsation
! shall be paid by the State for defending crim-
| nails at any stage. r
Section 20, Provides for the preemptory chal-
| lenge of government and the prisoner, shall
have six each
| Section 81, This act to take effect May LIST
| 1874 and not to be retroactive.
Section q, Relates to compensation of Chief
| 'iustice and associates at special terms.
| 1t is understood that the bill is the joint eff.
fort of number of eminent legal minds,
among whom are Judges Walton and Goddard,
and Hon. G. F. Talbot. It will be printed
under the rules. r-..
| Varieties.
| The hearing on the Knox & Lincoln extern
sion, assigned for Wednesday,, has been post
| poned.
An effort is in progress to re'nstate Hon. S.
L. Goodale as Secretary of the State Board of
| Agriculture.
A large number of prominent gentlemen in
terested in the State Poultry Association arriv-
! ell tonight.
| 1t is said that there will be sharp contest
at the meeting of the Maine Agricultural Soci-
ETY. here Tomorrow, over the election of Trus-
| tees.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
HOUSE.,
HOUSE.
Senate papers were disposed of in concur.

Senate papers were disposed of in concur
renee.
The returns of representative votes were re-
ceived from the Secretary of State and referred
to the Committee on Elections.
Petitions Presented and Referred-Of A. Col
by ct ais, for an act to incorporate the Bucks
port Water Company; of the Selectmen of the
towns of Newcastle and Nobleboro for act for
the preservation Of fishes; of d. Boynton ct
ais for act to widen horse sleds.
Orders were passed equalzing State bountes
SO that members of the First and Sixth Bate
ries of Light Artillery might receive their
bounties; on the expediency of a bill amend
ing section chapter 116 Revised Statutes, in
relotion to fees of sheriffs and their deputies:
for sale of the gun house in East Machias; on
the expediency of amending chapter 80 Revis-
ed Statutes, for the better protection of moose
and deer.
The credentials of Peter Solmare, as Repre-
sentative of the Passamaquoddy tribe of In
dams were received and referred to the Com
mittee on Indian Affairs.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Two slight shocks of earthquake were felt in
San Francisco Monday, but no damage was
done.
Persons passing between France and Italy
Will no longer be required 10 be provided with
passports. ... ...
The schooner Isaac Rich, which was aban-
doned at sea after colliding with another YES
sell has been towed into the roads at Fortress
Monroe by The schooner W. R. Knights.
On the St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern
Railroad Saturday night train was thrown off
an ombankment into creek 20 feet. But few
passengers were injured.
The threatened troubles at Costa Rica were
averted by the Intervention of the United States
Consul.
In Chilli, South America, the Catholics are
endeavoring 10 control the school question. The
priests are threatening accommodation by
the Pope to legislators not favorable to them.
There is a disagreement between the Japanese
government and foreign ministers. Our min
lister takes no part in it.
December 9th there was destructive fire in
Yeddo, Japan, destroying $4,000 worth of
buildings.
Rev. Samuel Fisher of College Hill. Ohio.
fell dead Sunday. He succeeded DR.. Beecher
as pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in
Cincinnati. and was also for several years Pres.
ident OF Hamilton College, New York.
Seavey & Co.'s extensive stamping and jap
aning works in CambrdgepOrt were destroyed
by fire Monday morning. with much valuable
machinery. Loss $1,000; insurance $4,000.
Frank Crihby, sixteen years old, an employe
of lhe Adams Express Company in Boston, is
under arrest, charged with stealing package
containing jewelry valued at S14OO, from one of
the company's wagons. The property was re-
covered.
The M;nehaha, from Callao for Dublin, has
been lost off the Scilly Islands, and ten of the
crew drowned.
A petition in bankruptcy has been filed
against the Atlantic Delaine Company of Prov.
idence, r. /.
Premier Gladstone and Mr.. Lowe have diff
ference, and it is said that the latter will leave
the Cabinet.
Gen. Burrel has arrived in Havana.
The offices of Governor and Secretary of
State of Texas have been turned over to the
new officers Matters are very quiet there.
Henry S. Shaplsigh and son of Salen, Mass,
INHALED gas from Coal stove Sunday night,
from the effects OF which the son has died.
Charles G. Hubbard, Democrat, was elected
Mayor of Hartford, Ct, Monday.
The Supreme Court Of Mississippi has dqcid-
ed that the general election of November last
was constitutional, and Gen. Ames and all the
officers will at once enter upon their duties.
There are no new developments from the
mining districts.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

POLICE NorEs.-OAicers Black and Place ar
rested man last night on suspicion of having
robbed man named Clark of $35 in drink
ing saloon on Green street The man who was
robbed was drunk and was asked by the other
to go home with him and lie down. When the
man woke up his pocket book was gone.
Deputy Bridges arrested woman yesterday,
,or an assault on Mary Perry, who lives on
day. F
epa'y Bridges arrested David II. Campbell
Se''e'u"S' iof an assault on Lawrence Winslow,
d SsI Ernnos 10. Duran & Co, trunk dealers
"A frenchman and his wife have been at the
lodging room since Friday. They belong in
Lawrence and came down here to trns,ee a
man who had left them without nav;nn L. !"
board. They have no money of their own .nS
are obliged to stay here until the debtor nov.
his little bill.
The turnkey was somewhat surprised ON an.
tering the lodging room the other morning to
find some of the dodgers engaged in game of
euchre. They were having merry time
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
NEW YORK.


NEW YoaK, Jan. 19.-Mayor Havemeyer's
message shows the city debt to he $106 81 1853
an increase since 1871 of $9,083, 428. The amount
OF bonds issued by the present Comptroller for
various purposes is $40, sss, 203, and there has
been pald off during the same time $2S, 1893 4Sl;
gross increase in the bonded debt $l4. An, 712,
less increase in sinking fund SIS 41O, 284; in
GREASE in debt as above, $9,084, 428. The ex-
penditures for maintaining the government for
1871 were not less than $36 1852, $50; 1872 did
not exceed $3l 500, 000 and 1873 about $32, 600,
600. A fair comparison of expt nses Of the
year 1871 with 1879 would show that those of
the latter were less by So, 100000.
Various Matters.
The Commissioners of Emigration contem
plate paying the fares Of large number of idle
able-bOdied immigrants to portions of the South
where workingmeu are scarce.
The Spanish irOn-clad Arapiles' troubles are
by no means ended. She receive considerable
injury by striking on the rocks in East river eo
the way to her present anchorage off the bate
ry, and it is reported is making thirt. inches of
water every twenty-four hours. Her COM
mander proposes to have her bottom examined
by divers to-day, and unless absolutely imposs-
BILE, will put to sea aud trust to his pumps
rather than try further repairs in this port.
The police did not interfere with the per-
formances last evening in the places of resort
for Germans, aud the usual Sunday entertain
ments were given to the usual crowds. The
advocates of these Sabbath recreations say that
the churches make provisions for only 300, 600
of the million population of the city, and that
the other ZOO, 600 must be provided for.
The Germans have formed associations. the
object OF which is TO make compulsory in pub.
lie schools the instruction of tie German Ian
guage,
sarah Arlington was found dead in her room
today, starved to death in tenement house
on Thompson street.
1t is now said that the Spanish man-of-war
Arapiles goes on the dry dock again to repair
the damage caused by striking on the reef in
the East river.
Several additional arrests have been made of
rassers of counterfeit so cent. currency.
In the Assembly at Albany tonight reso-
luton was introduced prohibiting the time sales
OF gold on Wall street unless the seller had
gold actually on hand
Jacob Englehait, collector for brewery, was
knocked down by two robbers on 54th street at
six O'Clock this evening, and robbed of over
$1,000, with which they escaped.
bill was introduced in the Assembly to.
night making it a penal offence for banks to
certify checks unless the money is actually on
deposit.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
FIRES.

The Bnsincss Por.isn Of ChurIestSu, w.
Va, Destroyed.
WHEELING, Jan. 10 "A special from Charles
ton, West Virginia, says that a large portion of
the business part Of that city was DESTROYED BY
hre this mor ling Fourteen business houses
were destroyed aud number of others were
heavily damaged. The loss canuot be less than
S75, 600; partially insured.
At ReadviIle, Mass.
BOSTON, Jan. 19-Eaton Brothers, currier
establishment at Leadville was burned SUNDAY,
Loss $4,000 on stock aud tools: Insured for
$500. G. M. Coffin of Newburyport owned the
buildings. Loss $1,000; insured for S24OO Sup
posed incendiary.
Burning Of Paper mill and Lyss Of
PHELPS, N. Y, Jan. 19-The paper mill of
DObilnski was burned last night. Loss S25,-
600; insured for $4,000. The origin Of the fire
is unknown. Dobilinski persisted in the flames
and workman named Pat Cannon was badly
burned
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20


MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner Of Congress and Ca.co streets. First hurs-
day in each month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco streets Every evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNIr--No.3 1881 Congress street
Every evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall LODGE No. 3.
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. G, Mon
day evenings. At their Hall, Clapps Block, Market
Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE-Portland Division, No 9j;
Sons of Temperance Hall. Friday evening.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF COOP TEMPLARs-AI
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
Saturday-fn Williams block, Congress street. Mys-
tic Thursday; Atlantic, Tuesday at Sons OF Tenn
Uerance BALL Congress street. Iron Clad Thursday,
West End.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION No. 75-Cor-
ner Congress and Casco Streets Second Saturday in
each month. M ~.
PAYsoN LITERARY SocIETY.-Meetings every
Monday evening" Browns Block, COR Brown and
Congress streets, at u o'clock.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner of Congress ant
Casco streets.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sous OF Acknowledgements
at Arcana h t Williams block, corner of Congress
and Chapel Sts, Tuesday evening.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Congress
Hall Bio k. Second Monday in each month. Deliv-
cry II books, 2 TO 6, Z to 9. day and evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

ANNUAL LEvEE.-The annual levee of the
Samaritan Association comes off at City Hall
this evening. The music will be furnished by
Coles quadrille band. Refreshments will be
provided in Reception Hall. The tickets are
but IS cents each, and are sold three for dol
lar. They may be found at S. H. Coleswor
thy's, Owen Il Barbour's, and are for sale by
members of the Association. A very pleasant
time is looked forward to- and fitting oppor-
tunity is offered to contribute to a worthy
conrsp
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

ROYAL ARCH INsrALLATroN-At a spec
ial meeting of Cumberland R. A. C. in Var
mouth, on Thursday evening Ian. 18th. the fol-
lowing officers were duly INSTALL by P. H. P.
j. J. Humphrey:-A. H. Humphrey, NJ. e. H.
P; H. Seabury. E. H. T. Curtis, E. S. g.
F. Tabor, G. o. H.; T. Smith, P. s j. Ray
nell, R. A. c.; E. Davis, NJ. of Sd "; f. Hill,
NJ. of I'd " e. M. Greeley, NJ. of LIST V u. NJ
Bates, Sec. D. NJ. Lawrence, Treas; c. Hods-
don Son
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

No. 101.-Nc. 1Ol held its annual supper at
the Preble Saturday evening" and ice affair
it was. The spread was got up in the best of
style, and the occasion was much enjoyed by
all present. The following are the officers for
the International Lodge for the ensuing year
G. H., H. Footner; e. c., 7. L. SWEET; Secre-
tary w. r. Howe; Treasurer. G. H. Chase; c.,
q. Dennis.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

The FRATERNITY.-The annual meeting of
the Portland fraternity will be held this even
ing at u o'clock at 3j34 Congress street. The
exercises will include election of officers. read
ing of reports, addresses, music by the FIRST
Parish choir, &c. Let all interested in this So
ciety and its work be present.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
BLANK BOOKS!
HALL L. DAVIS.

HALL L. DAVIS,
No. 53 Exchange ST..
Has ON hand one of
the Largest A.sOrt.
men Is Of aslank Books
to be found i'm the
state. including every
variety of size and
style.
Manufactures to or.
der at short notice Ac.
count Rocks ruled
and bound to any
pattern desired for
Counting Rooms,
Counties, Cities, Rail.
roads, Willis, Banks,
Towns. SC.
Having had many
years experience and
employing none but
the best wOrkmen,
ann prepared to fur
nish first class books
AT prices as low as the
LOWEST.
Please call and examine before
purchasing.
HALL L. DAVIS.
le30 tt
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

THE LOST ARTS The first of American or
ators delivers his brillan. lecture on the lost
arts at City Hall tomorrow evening in the
Army & Navy course. The lecture has been
entirely remodelled, and is IN effect new one
There will probably be crowded house, and
no time is to be lost in securing tickets.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
New York stock and Money sI.rke,

NEW toRK. Jan. 10 - n0rHtn0.-M0ney per
4S74
Noon-G'ld oli off to 11ls, up to 1l1s. and off to
Ill. governments active at nominal price. Money
no lnans-5 q per cent. Sta ,nds quiet. Stocks
active and irregular.
NEW YoRk. Jan. 19-Euenin0.- Wall street was
,te dull at the opening this morning. partly owing
to the drzzng log an general blueness combaed,
With reports Of detracting natcre relative to
tain stocks which have failed to pay expected diyi-
dends. Subsequently there was an Improvement and
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
Indian Raid,

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 19.-Captain Wykoff, of the
United States army, who has arrived here from
FOtt Concho, Texas, reports that on Monday
last, while at Fort Griffin he learned thar the
Camanche Indians had Just raided upon set.
tlement in that vicinity and had driven off 80
no ses. Troops have gone in pursuit Capt.
WykoH also rep rts that there are Indians
about Fort Sill reservation, and 1t was believed
that they We're on raid.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
For Console noes Sake.

WHEELING. w. Va. JAN 19.-Rev. j. T. La.
tione, rector of st. Matthew's E iscopal church
publishes letter to Bishop johns, withdra W.
ing from the ministry OF his church on account
he says, of the increasing rituallstic tency OF
Episcopaians. Mr.. Lattone indOrses Bishop
Cummin's movement, though he has not form
ly associated Herewith.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 1S.--Samuel C. N. Good
man, the Fawtuckct m anufacturer who has
been missing since the night of Dec 23d, when
he took the train for New York, has beeh heard
from IN Liverpool He writes that he has no
recollection of what happened to him after he
reached New York, until he awoke on Liver.
pool steamer MANY miles from land. He was
financially embarrassed. $50 .15ll.r
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-20
FINANCIAL AND COMM ERCEAL
Portland WhoI.,al. m.rL.,,,

FOTIIHud WhOIeH0Je Market,
MONDAY Jan 10. The -four market Is dull, with
incgeas stocks, and though there is no reporta lie
change in prices We. purchasers would probably be
able 10 obtain si sht concessions. Grain ia without
change and corn is held at SIC for new and 81 for DID,
and sc for white oats. Sugars are dull AMI lower
granulated is held at 1885, and coffee crushed a q
lusc, according to graIc. Provisi MS are unchanged
Tue grocery market is steady for all articles Lin
seed oil has further advanced and is now held at 96c
for raw and $i.ol for boiled. Tin plates have ad-
vanced 25c Produce Is little more active at former
QUO Ced prices,