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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
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1t is II common mistake to suppo.e that eating
before sleep is injurious. Not a. all nnfreqleat-
ly does it happen that people are sleepless for
want of food, and little taken either @hen they
first go to bed OIL when they thus awake sleep
less, will be generslly found far more eificaeour,
and Of course infinitely loss injurious, liian any
drug in the chemists pharmiecopia. These are
the physical remedies for sleeplessness which
have the hest recommendation. A. for she NOR
al ones, there is certainly good deal move to BE-
said. Perhaps the most stringent of all ruies
are "Avoid anxisty y and "Don't go 10 led
owing anybody grudge' Chewing the bitger
cud Of quarrel is thousand fold more nin-
rious to repose than swallowing whole tea-
spoonful of the very greenest Of green tea
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
New Adverllsemenls. ro-o~y.

List OF unclaimed letters
Dlarles-James A Webb
For rent-.Itall in star Club Stable
Extra family fiJur w N Chandler
Houses for sale Townsend 4 Go
HardwAre-W II Bilany
Prmera clgars-Slngles Il son. Breylty
Felt hats-Dubell, Brevity
Fine furniture-Enterprse Co, BfaSltJ
lJnderwear-C Morgan, Breyity
Oysters-Fullmers Breyty
Flannel shirts-Donghten, Blevily
Fall overcoats-Bayne, Brevity
Coarse bo0ts-W Turner, Bresity
Carpets shaken--Ferry, Brevhy.
WhItman's confectlOns--Miss Maxwell, breYity
Sewing machines-Groyer Il Baker Breylty
City Lauubry-Breyily
Fame Fire Iieater-MOrrlson, BreVity
Cheap Furniture-IIarman, Breylty
Clean ceal--Flle a Murphy, BreNiN
sporting materal-fiinde o., Brevity
Grocertes-T Robinson, BreyiiS
Fine clothing-Gouert. Breyity
BOwmans Brevitles
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

TRINITY s. s. Notwithstanding the un-
pleasant weather last evening, Mrs. Anderson's
Fair, at her residence 18th and Market@@Sts., was
we'll attended indeed at one time the hall and
parlors were fairly crowded, all the
tables making large sales. The res
taurant department was well -patronized
the tempting bill of fare as published in our ad-
yertising columns, yesterday, inducing many
persons to resort there for supper, instead OF
taking that meal at their own homes. An at
tractive feature for this evening will be the pre-
sence of Trinity choir which the leadership, of
Prof. Rhoads, will sing number1of choice selec-
tions. This announcement alone ought to be
sufficient to crowd Mrs. Anderson's spacious par
lors. The Fair is open in the afternoon and we
wonld suggest that al a suitable time for moth
ers to send their little ones.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
Fbe g,,y OF paris.
lFrom the New YORK narald

from the New YORK Uirdid.l
London is supreme among cities for the son
senierce and advantages Of rapid transit, bat
Paris in this particular also ia fan ahead OF our
own city Paris is cut Into two great sections by
the Seine, and on this river ply rapid Little
cleaners to and fro from either extremity Of The
oidy, stopping at R dozen stations. On these the
tsls is fTosn TWO " ten cents according to dis
tanee. Then Paris has six hundred aud ninety
four omnibuseH or perhaps more, as that Was
the number reported il 1870. In that year these
vehicles carried one hundred and seven million
passengers. Each omnibus made slxty-alx miles
day. Parie omnlbuseS, owlLg 70 The eN-
cellent payementsi are easy vehicles TO
de in; they move al a fair rate and one
San ride either inside or on top and, az
the average patronage is two hundred and ninety
thousand passengers a day, they move every day
one-seyenth OF che population. With these
therefore, aud the little 'hateau& mouches" on
the river, the movable quantity OF the popula-
ton IS pretty we'll cared for. Persons who wish
20 ride more luxuriously take cabs, which go TO
any part of the city limits for forty cents.
While, therefore, judged by the way in which
ane meets that important requirement OF mod
ern life, the rapid transportation Of the people,
Paris is fully up to the times, it 10 IN other facts
tast her glory is found. II is n.ths splendor and
ihe excellence OF her public Improvements.
For her well-nigh numberless miles of perfectly
paved streets, kept in irfeproachable
condition. she lie alone. Not only are
tue streets themselves worthy Of adEni-
ration, but the administrations by which they are
tept il repair and also kept clean are worthy Of
study. There is no part ot Paris TO which one
oaunot 60 by fine avenue, and there ls no tim g
when that avenue IL not in good condition. ia
every quarter of the city there are markets. all
conceived aud regulated With regard to the need
ead comfort of the people, The sewerage the
water supply, the police, exhibit the evidence
Of at equal thoroughness in plan aud admins
traton By comparison with tDe hospitals o
PsEis we ought to be ashamed to say tnat v,
nave any hospitals, for We should be leas hnmil
lated by such an acknowledgment than by th
comparison Of what we have in that way viii
shat there is ia Paris
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
The Jersey CI1y church Scandal,

The report already published to the effect that
Rev. ]. s. Glendenning who has for some time
past been on trial before the Jersey City Pres
bytery for certain mmoralities, was acquitted on
all the charges on Wednesday night, is very like
ly somewhat premature, as the decision what
ever il NAV be was made IN secret, each member
Of the court being sworn to silence on the sub
ject even to their wives until the findings shall
have been put in writing and the decision prom
ulgated through the presiding officer Of the
Presbytery. The report Of Glendennlngs ac-
ouittal has created a great deal of excitement in
Jersey City, and threats of violence to him in the
event of his ever again attempting to preach
there are made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
.uaus,rIaI lyorjIs az Springlleld.

Some of the Springfield. Mass, people have
formed stock company, to be called the Indus
tlal Works OF Springfield, the object Of which
is to furnish tue shareholders with
constant and prof able employment and
supply such as desire it with comfortable and
pleasant home at the smallest possible cost. The
capital stock is TO be $4,000, and anybody OF good
habits and manners eau become a member after
having bought at least twenty shares OF the
stock (the shares being 90 each) in the case of
a man, aud Ave shares IN the case OF woman-
not, however, until the person has been ON pro-
baton Tor three months as an employee of the
COMPANY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
almost "a Tragedy.


a pHILApGLPHIAN ELoPEs WITH CAMDEN WIFE
AND MOTHER.
About ten days ago young man of prepos-
sessing appearance made tho acquaintance of a
lady in Camden, who In the mother of several
children, and who, until the advent of the
modern Don Juan, lived very happily with de-
voted husband, The personal attractions of the
youug Philadelphian proved stronger than her
fidelity 10 her spouse, and at last, yielding to his
solicitations, she left her husband and children,
apd went to Philadelphia, where her paramour
fouud quiet boaldlng--house, IN which she
would, Us be fondly hoped, be safe from pursuit.
Had he taken equal pains to conceal himself the
result might have been different. He, however,
engaged room at the Merchants Hotel,
Oh Fourth street, ony seeing his in
aniorata at rare intervals. Last evening
Two yonug well dressed aud evidently cul-
turel ladies. who afterwards proved to be tho
sisters Of the frat wife aud MOTHER entered the
Me rchants Hotel and inquired for the young
gentleman alluded TO- They were informed by
the clerk that lie was in hin room and that they
could see him in the parlor, Thither they bent
their steps, and soon after their uususpectng
victim appeard. The scene suddenly changed
Two pretty faces which to the clerk had been all
smiles suddenly became darkened with frowns.
Two little right hands which few moments
before calmly reposed in their muffs unexpect-
edy drew from some dark recess two Colts re-
volyers. The young man was abruptly collsred.
The revolvers suddenly came into unpleasant
contact with his head, and he WAS ordered in
in cool determined tones, to lead the way to the
house in which the Camden lady was concealed.
For moment he hesitated, but the cold cham
beIs OF two revolvers stared him i'll the face, aud
de Reluctantly left the hotel with his fair
captois, and went with them to the house in
which lie had placed his yicyim. When the brave
little women found themselves face to face with
ther fallen sister, they let go their hold and al
lowed sadder and wiser man TO return to his
hotel. The Camden la ly returned to her home
last evening. Net5d,k Courier, Dec. 2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
II esatucIsy Justice.

THREE ooLoRED MEN HANGED BY TIE "REaUr4-
TORY" AT MoRoANsFIRLD.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 4
Three negroes were taken from the Jail at
Morgansheld, Kentucky, on Tuesday night, by
band of masked men and hanged on a tree near
the town.
The negroes had confessed to the causing ofs
destructive fire at Unontown because the pro
priet or Of distillery there had turned the
mother Of one them out of the house where abe
mad been living. The Regulatory were mounted
and it is supposed they came from Uniontown.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
England.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY OF A PRrsosEB.
LONDON. Dec. A,
Despatch from Calcutta says that the gov
ernment is satisfied that Gwalior, the prisoner
is not Nena Sahib.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
suuu.rI.ng 'Enrongn the Mails.

The Secretary OF the Treasury decides that a
custom officer has no right to open a package
IA course OF passage through the mails because
he ia reason TO suppose that it contains smug-
gled matter. He mnst notify the master OF the
post-oihae TO which the package is directed, and
the postmaster may require that the package
before delivery shall be opened by the recipient
ii reseuce Of IL custom officer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
monim MaryIand watu,..

Messrs. Ferguson and Downs, com n-~lonors
Of Maryland fisheries, have placed in the Gun
powder river 1000 young salmon hatched ut the
farm OF MIR. Alexander Kent, in Green Spring
Valley, from eggs imported from California afro
in the Antetam 1000, in the Monocsey 5000, III
the Patapsco ,000 and II number in sne Wye aud
Great Choptank rlvers and in lnckahoe ere, i,
aggregating in all over 10000 OF this valuable
fish. The commissioners will place in other
streams Of the State suitable i,r tius heh tue
young salmon, and will distribute u all about
Don nm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
spain.

MEETING uPPREssEp-ExEcUTros OF sozAso.
MADRID, Dec. 4
The battalion of troops which mutinied yes
terday, refusing to proceed to the north the
demonstration was suppressed without blood
shed and the troops went north.
sozano, the Carlibt leader captured in rail-
road train, was shot yesterday, having been
found guilty of assassination and robbery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
'rorribic charge Against a Minister.

Rev. Thomas Cooper, who some time ago was
pastor Of Hermon Presbyterian Church, Frank
ford, Philada., but Withdrew to assume tue
charge OF the Free Congregational Chnich, OF
the same place, has been held in $4,000 bail to
tnswer the charge of an attempted ielonious as
sault upon girl named Flora May Peters. The
accused was arrested upon capas issued by
sheriff Elliott. The affidavit clearly sets forth
the charge
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
WIN Racks Mcclure 2

John 0. James, of the firm OF James, Kent,
Santee 4 Co., lis understood to be McClure's
principal backer, financially. Of course it is de-
MED that Colonel Tom Scott has pecuniary in
terest in McOlure's journalistic nndertakingsi
furnishing the money for the purchase Of the
Tribune on the death OF Horace Greeley.--Fh'-
ndelphia Star.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
Rumbiings Amongst the Democracy.

DISSATISFACTION WITH CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF
THE sTATK--A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
TALKED OF.
Some OF the more active minds in the Demo
cratic ranks not only complain Of their new At
torney General but are further disturbed and
disgruntled The judiciary system of the State,
as is well known, has long been the object of
complaint, but it cannot be reconstructed ex-
cept by constitutional Convention. Itis now
said by prominent Democrats that movement
to call Convention is strongly forced, and they
believe it would receive the support of a suif-
cient number Of the members OF the Legisla-
ture.
AS to these rumblings, we shall see what we
shall see. New Castle county Democrats may
desire Mr.. Pennington's removal and the calling
Of a Convention, but Kent and Sussex Demo-
Gratis vote the party and the State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
4tolidaa AdrertissMents.


&" CHRIsTMAs GOODS!
An Elegant Stock now open al
EogeHMAN. THOMAS 4 cos,
BouGHMAN, THOMAS 4 cos,
CONSISTING OF
FT>E FANCY GOODS.
ELEGANT MUsICAL WORK CASES,
In leather and rare wocds.)
wRI TING DESKS, ..-,
GENTLEMEN's sArcHel4s,
CIGAR CAFES,
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF CASES,
JEWEL CASES,
AT BouaHMAN, THOMAS d cos.
Ar BoUGHMAN, THOMAS cos.
MUSICAL NOVELTIES,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBU Ms,
OPERA GLASSES,
POCKET BOOKS AND POCKET WALLETS,
beautiful new styles,
CHILDREN's BOOKS
"a great yaTety.l
PERFUME CASE,
FAMILY AND POCKET BIBLES,
AT BouGHMAS, THOMAS a cos.
AT BouGHMAN. THOMAS d co 5.
PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS,
GILT AND oXYDIzED BRONZE GOODS,
ROGERS STATUETTES,
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS
FINELY BOUND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF
POPULAR AUTHORS,
In sets and single voldnes.l
Our PRICES THIS SEASON viii he found upon
examination 10 be LOWER THAN FOR MANY
YEARS PAST.
RoUGHMAN. THOMAS Il CO.,
BOUGMMi N, THOMAS d Co..
! 42l MARKET STREET.
s21 MARKkr STREET.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
Vpe cold ON the lakes.

The Welland Canal and the harbor OF Port
Colborne, Canada, were frozen during the early
part Of the week, but thaw yesterday broke up
the ice and enabled vessels to work through the
canal, with prospect of getting out before
navigation finally closes. Thirteen steamers
and propelers are wlntering at Hamilton, Ont,
besides numerous sailing vessels. Among the
steamers are two engaged in the Montreal and
Chicago trade.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
rne luoosac sIore Nearly Done.

Boston telegram says work on the Hoosae
tunnel has so far advanced that the tunnel will
be available for freight traffic in few weeks.
There is considerable trouble, however, from
falling rocks, and at least 5000 feet of the tunnel
viii have to be arched with brick before trains
can pass through without interruption.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
nnrmiiorIes for Yonng uen

An enterprising aud philanthropic company III
New York has secured the prem SEQ. 1888 BowelA
and fitted them up ar q dormlioty for young
men. 1t is proposed to furnish cheap and clean
beds, in well ventilated rooms, with the priv
ilege OF pleasant sitting room, newspapers,
writing table, baths, &C., at the nominal charge
Of 20 ceuts night or $1.5 week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

The CRY AocouNTANr. The action Of Coun-
ell, last evening, apparently adverse to Mr..
Woolley, is explained by one Of the members,
who has called on Mr.. W. to say that their vote
refusing to employ him to close his accounts to
November 30th was not intended TO reflect upon
him, but as a means to apply an immediate test
to the capacity of the man appointcd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Messrs. James Il Webb announce, to. day, the
receipt of their usual large assortment OF D,a-
lies for 1875, ranging in price from ten cents TO
five dollars. The store is Headquarters for
niaries -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

The Philadelphia Base Ball Club has engaged
the Following PLAYERS for next year; ]. E. sny-
der, VIM. Fisher, Fergus Malone, Michael Nc
Geary Chas Fulmer, Levi Meyerle, John McMul-
lin and George Schatfer. This will be astrong
team.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

PRICE OF 4oLD TO-DAY,
New YoRK, Dee. t.
Gold. to-day, Sl12
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS TODAY.
Furnished hy Merrlck, johnson n CO., Bankers aud
Brokers, 9th and Market sts.
LONDON, 1890, ?. NJ. Dec. 4.
1866 r, 1861 is67's, 1O9k Ten-forties,
l04l4 New Fiyes OF 1881, 103 Erie Railway
shares, 25L. Market steady.
FRASKfonT, Dec. 1,
United States 5-2O's Of 1862, 972l
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
,x,o 'Cree stan,Is Irect,

General Sheridan reports that it has been
found, after a thorough examination, that Big
Tree" has not violated his parole, and he, there
fore remains unmolested in the Indian country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

RUGBY LITERARY SOCIETY. = Yesterday being
the regular day for the election Of officers Of
this Society, the following were chosen Presi-
dent, Chas. s. Rice Vice President, Robert W.
smith Secretary, Edwin H. Gayey Treasurer,
Robert A. OByrne Librarian, II. L. Iatnsn,
Jr; Editor Lewis Hilles Business manager,
Chas. G. Philips Critic, Dr. S. W. Murphy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
n, Inc Uen..mnlaI.

The Secretary of State received a despatch
from the Spanish Government yesterday, an
nounclng the appointment of Board OF Com
missioners, with CASTELAR, as President, to rep
resent Spain at the Centennial Exhibition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

BOUND OVER TO NEXT CouRr.-Charlcs Strud-
Icy, the lad who some days ago cut another had,
ut the shoe mandatory of W. A. Turner & Co.,
YESTERDAY waived hearing and gave bonds IN
5000 to answ, + at the May term of Court.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

At Second and Tatnall streets, last evening, a
furniture car and farmers carriage colided,
breaking the axle of the latter.
Richard Harrington, Esq, OF Washington City,
is visiting his family relatives in this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

The WATER WtrcH FAIR.-The fair OF the
Water Witch Fire Go. did not close, last even
viii continue until and including Tuesday next,
and probably until the following Saturday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

aEroaT Of THE SIGNAL sEayloA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4
Probabilities Fol the Middle Ststes clou.iy
and colder weather, northeast or northwest
winds and rising barometer during the day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

The steamship Nederland, of the Red Star
line, sails for Antwerp, from Philadelphia. this
morning, with 1928 passengers and full cargo.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

PROMINENT DIVINE AT TgINITY.-The Rev.
Or. Seymour, Dean of the General Theological
Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
will ofilciate in Trinity Chapel on Sunday, De-
he will preach by request on the English Trans
laton Of the Holy Scriptures, and in the evening
at ~ o'clock on the Dogma of the Papal Infal-
llility
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
Blarria9es.

EM EMERsoN-FooRD.--on the Sd inst, at the rest
dence OF the brides mother, by Rev. b. Merritt, j.
NJ. Emerson and Miss Julia u. Foord, all OF TINS
city,
No cards.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
Judge DureiI,s Resignation. R

The resignation of Judge Dnrell, of Louisiana,
has Just been sent to the President. and there le
no doubt in Washington of lts acceptance. This
action will terminate the proceedings looking 70
Durell's impeachment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

GOLDEN WEDDING. The 50th anniversary Of
the wedding OF Absalom o., and Phebe Brown,
residing at 325 East Seventh street. was celebra-
ted at their residence on Wednesday evening
large number of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown assembled and after congratulating the
aged couple on their many years of happy mar
Eve olden times when they were all boys and
girls together Some excellent music added to
the enjoyment of the evening, and after many
warm wishes for tho happiness of the aged pair
the COMPANY separated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

A SuNDAY SCHOOL PAYER. .--Arrangemenls are
being made by Charles Seminar and W. $.
Armour both practical printers to commence the
publication of Sunday School paper some tiUne
soon after the commencement Of the new year.
The paper will be called The Sunday School, aud
will be devoted 20 Sunday School work and local
Sunday School news 1t will contain l6 columns
of matter and will be published semi-monthly at
a Authorization nrine OF so cents per Yaar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
for a few days only.
MONTGOMERY s
HAIR EsToRER.

For centuries, mankind mas been searching for
hair dye and invgorator, which should be e1ectlVe
aud not deleteri0ns. Thous ands of compositions
have come into notice. merely 10 fail and die. II
was left TO phladephian to discover Hair he.
their drawbacks, and in Montgomerys Lair Restor-
er we have the Ultimate result OF all scientific lnyes-
llgaton on tn subject. 1t is an inocuons yegeta-
BIZ. preparation, which ia really food, and not a
dye iusire creator, and not an oily varnlsh. y
creates new life in the hair, and so feeds y that II
retains It's elasticity, color, 1neness OF nDre' anu
Gle ever Invented for the human scalp W. .. Mont
gOmery Proprietor, 140 n. Sixth ST., Philadelphia.
sold by all Druggists. sepIs-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

A USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENT
1875 1875
sa..ts.sE.f..t
DI X ES
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04
VOYs, DOLLS,
lQ75 THE coMMERRoIAL N \ u 1875
AND


YEA r. b o o X,
For 1873 s in Press and will soon be issued. IL viii
present. besides the usual accurate ASTRONOMICAL
l. the vote In Delaware by Hundreds for Presi-
dent and Congressmen in 1879.
g. The vote for Governor and Congressman In
3, The Returns of the Little Election" in october
Z, The vote Tor sheriff In New Castle County for
s. The vote for city officers In 1879 lsls and 1874.
8. The vote for Members of Council In 1913, and
I, The vote at School Election in Wilmington for
s. Postage rates (as altered>
o. Population Of every Hundred In the state.
TO- Tax and License Laws OF the state, prepared
by Ex-Aitorney General Lore.
H. List of the U. y officers in Delaware
49, List of state officers.
ia List Of Justices Of the Peace In Delaware.
IL List OF County and Hundred officers through
ont the State, ,,,
Besides the above II will contain that which Will
make 1t worth five times its cost TO EVERY HOUSE
WIFI IN DELAWARE, viz: so HOUSEHOLD RECEIPTS,
well tested by experienced housekeepers, and care
selected especially for this work Every lady should
have the ALMANAC AND YEARBOOK for 1876. Price
ten cents for sale At the Office of Publication, al
the BOOK Store8in Wilmington, and by merchants
throughout Delaware. Liberal discount 10 the
trade.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING co.
Publishers and Book Printers,
9th and Market Streets,
noyl2tf wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

E,LANNELS. - WE INVITE ATTEN
IL tion to our assortment Of Flannels lust opened,
embracing all the hest makes, from low TO 1ne
grades In white scarlet, gray, and fancy both plain
and twilled ana among which Will be found some
ecided bargains. an
Fourth and Market Streeta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

Con oNERs INQUEsT.-Coroner Groves was
called upon yesterday to hold an inquest on the
the body of Julia Ann Singer, colored child,
Oh the farm of II. NJ. White,in in New Castle Hun
dred. 1t appears that the child, which was
about IA months OF age, had been left by its
parents in the morning with other small chill
dren, but upon returning in the evening they
found the child in tho lap Of little girl, dead
The Coronei's jury gave verdict of death
from causes unknown
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-04

The locomotive of the Swedesboro' R. r. ex-
ploded its boiler at Woodbury., this morning.
The explosion produced terrific crash, and
scattered things about the depot pretty badly.
lint no one was killed