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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

"A Nevada woman recently knock
ed down several burglars one after an
other. Her husband watched her
from the top Of the stairs, and felt so
brilnful of battle that he couldn't cool
off until he had jerked his eight-year-
old boy out Of bed and "whaled" him
soundly for not getting up and help
ing his mother.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

"A congregation OF worsbippers
in Bucks County Pa, met with q
comical mishap a Few Sundays since.
The pews Of the church had been
newly painted and vanished, and it
Was not good drying weather. Every
thing was lovely until the minister
was about to deliver the beneaiction
and the congregation cndeavored to
respond by rising. They remained
stcadfast to the church and stcadfast
to their seats. Each seemed to fear
that something mysterious, religious.
probablya judgment-waS the mat
ter with them, and they We're seized
stimuous!y with a panic. They tore
themselves loose, with desperate eff
fort, and rushed out Of the church in
huttering rags, leaving samples Of the
silks and clothes they wore for the in
spection of the Mortified minister and
dumfounded sexton. 1t would not be
astonishing if some OF that congrega-
ton said bad words of the way home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

STARING Down There is a vast
quantity Of nonscnce talked about bad
men not looking you in the face. Don't
trust that conventional idea. Dishon-
esty will stare honesty out Of counte-
nance any day in the week, if there is
anything to be got by it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

A True LADY.-Beauty and style
are not the srrrest passports to respec-
liability. Some OF the noblest speci-
mems of womanhood that the world
has ever seen have presented theplain-
est and most unprenossessing appear
ance. \ woman's worth is to be esti-
mated by the real goodness Of her
heart, the greatness of her SOUL and
the purity and sweetness of her char
acter and disposition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

do you want to kill the child 2
exclaimed gentleman as he saw 6
Detroit boy tip the baby out Of its
carriage on the walk. NO, not quite,
replied the boy, "But if ] can get him
to bawling mother will take care Of
him while | 60 and wade in the ditch
with johnny Bracer!'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

Above all things, learn your child
to be honest and industrious if these
two things don't enable him to make
figure in this world, he is only a cyph-
er, and never was intended for a
figure. = Josh Billings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14
" /. GOODS & GROCERIES {!
GEORGE w. PAUL,

w l. GOODS & GROCERIES!
GEORGE w. PAUL,
has on hand and is receiving every few days
:. choice selections Of PURE GROCERIES
consisting OF
Japan, Oolong, and Y, II. Teas, Su-
CARS, MoIasses, Coffee, Pme
Spices, Cream Tartar, Soda.
Horsford's Bread Prepare
ton, Chocolate, Broma,
Cocoa, Raisins, Currants,
Citron, Pembroke Table
Salt, Keunedy's Butter, So
da, Graham, Wine and Pic
mic Crackers, Common
Crackers, Soaps, Starch,
Candles, Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco, all kinds, Souihmayd's
Pure Confectionery, de-, dc.
CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR,
Cod Fish, Cider Vinegar, Kerosene OIL Stone
Ware, Brooms, Pals, &C., all of which will be
SOLD vERY LOW FOR CASH.
Call and see foriyourselves.
Woodstock, September, 1874.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

--Somebody wants to know ''WhO
wrote that article" in the Houston
(TeX,) Telegraph, and it promptly
responds thus "Tho man . 40 wrote
that article carly in life w a hard
working blacksmith, latter he was q
cowboy on the frontier, but OF late
years he has followed lie profession
Of prizc-lightcr. He only became
an editor to reduce his flesh by starva-
ton so rs to become more Of Il sue
cess in his peculiar line" The Tc1e-
Waph received no further inquiries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

The people Of Kansas, who have
been reduced nearly to starvation by
the rayages of the grasshoppers, have
cheerily adopted a dance called the
"grasshopper cotillion."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

a Danbury man being asked to
contribute to the fund for Kansas SAID
that with hard winter like this and
strawberries at twelve dollars a quart
he did not feel like giving anything.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

Charles Esamb, Essayist. denounced
all spirituous liquors as "Wet Damnation.'
Poor fellow he knew whereof he spakc, by
sa d experience, and il living, would apply the
same to Alcoholic Exctants, advertised as
Cureals. But there is one Tonic ard altera-
tive in cXistencc-the best the world has ever
known-which contains no alcohol. 1t is DR..
Walkers California Vinegar Bitters. 22w4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

The Rome Sentinel says: "The
grangeresses of WateIville are discuss
ing the question, How shall we keep
our husbands at home evenings {? A
subscriber recommends to hire hand
somer servant girls.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

BE SoclM.--lf you wish to live
the life Of ahuman being and not Of
a fungus, be social be brotherly, be
charitable, be sympathetic, and labor
earnestly for the good OF your kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14
WI HLkION S

suppose there is not in the whole Of a
PHYSICIANS experience anything in human
suffering which calls forth his sympathy and
pity to such an extent as to witness the ex.
cruciating pains Of u poor mortal suffering
from that fearful disease, Rheumatism. .
Heretofore there has been a considerable
diversity OF opinion among medical men as
to the character of this disease some locat-
ing 1t IN the fbrous or muscular tissues of the
system, and others viewing it as acute ncrv-
ous disorder ; but it is now generally admit
tea to be disease arising from poison crcu
latlng in the blood, and further, it is admitted
that rheumatism can never be thoroughly
c0Ioa without eNterminaIing such poisonous
matters from the blood by constitutional
Internal remedy. We feel confident that
none will feel better satisfied and rejoice
more than the conscientious physician, who
has found out that Il true cure for this stub
born disease has been discovered The fol
lowing testimony from Boston business man
cannot fail to satisfy all that the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

You may do a man a thousand
favors and offend him once and he
will never forgive you for the one
-afense it outweighs all the fayors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

n.y. ~ SSVplLCSA O1S L. 1LA0s
ass For the relief and
EL~ cure of all dcrangc.
- - ments in the stom.
AiD ach, liver, and bow.
<<as-ZSyses> els, They are n mild
& /. !: !:
Ax.L IWSA apcricnt, and an
tII}& Eaae> excellent purgativc.
V'+-TTy stSs. y ~ ~~~ Being purely voge.
c. $500 w. N%@'s' >% table, they contain
EsLSsSz=sEsssT N>%sA,5i%-A no mercury Orminc-
kAay %S$a, raj whatever. Much
W S,aR2, serious sickness and
at ~ suferingis prevent
ed by their timely
use; and every family should have them on hand
for their protection and relief, when required.
Long experience has proved them to be the SAT
est surest, and best of all the PiHs with which
the market abounds. BY their occasional use,
the blood is purified, the cOrruptons of the sys-
TEN expelled, distractions removed, and the
whole machinery of life restored TO its healthy
activity. Internal organs which become clogged
and sluggish are clcansed by iyer'$ PHis, and
stimulated into action. Thus incipcnt disease
is changed into health, the value of which change,
when rGckOned on the vast multitudcs who enjoy
it, can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
l.iaA1s them pleasant to take, and preserves their
virtues uninpalleG for am length of time, so
that they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching they are mild, and operate
without disturbance to the constitution, ordct or
occupation.
Tuil directions are given on the wrapper to
each box, how to use them a. u Family rhysic,
and for the following complaints, which these
Pits rapidly culc:-
For Rpy.yppsia or EntiigestiOM. EistIcss.
F,C.s. Ei;1guor and Loss of Appetite. they
Should he tshCn moderately to stimulate the stom.
ach, and restore lis healthy tone and action.
For EiYrr Complaint ana It's various symp.
toms, Billions Headache. sick Head.
ache. 5.auniliCe or Green sickness. Esii.
jOiIa Collie and Bilious Eeycrs, they should
be judriOusly taken for each case, to correct the
diseased action orremove the distractions which
cause it.
For s9yscntcry or BiarrhOca, but one
mild dose is generally required.
For Wispunaatissn, sSOur, satayef. E'at.
Uitafinu of dii& gfeart, gain in the
side. Back and 2.Oins, they should be cOntin.
uOusly taken, as required, to change the diseased
action Of the system. With such change those
complaints disappear.
For gDTOpsy and Eeropsicai SweIlinGs,
they should be taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of drastic purge.
For suppression, large dose should be
taken, as it produces the desired effect by sym.
patty.
As 4 dinner PHI. take one or two PiHs to
promote digestion and relieve the stomach,
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels restores the appetite, aud lnvigorates Inc
system. Hence it Is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists. one VINO leels
tolcrably well, often finds that dose OF these
Pins makes him feel decidedly better, from their
cleansing and rcnoyating effect on the digestive
apparatus.
PREPARED BY
Dr. j. C. 1YER .c CO., Practical Chemists,
IOWELL, MISS. 4. \. 4.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

To make a tall man short--try to
borrow five dollars of him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14
The AEGlEme rassrc.Eartouts,

In compliance with repeated requests. the
publishers Of the Aldihe have prepared i'm
presson5 of many Of their most beautiful pla-
ties for passee-partout flaming
The cuts are mounted on a beau.i ful tinted
azure mat, with handsome red border line.
Th attach tire glass it is only left for the Gus
toner to paste and fold over an already attach
ed border, and this mry be done by child.
q subjects, II 10 inches 2jc glass. Soc
Six of this size for Sl.Oo when selection is
left to publishers.
subjects, 10 x IL l2 in., zoe with glass ,45c
7subjects Gl . X 8 IL inches 15c glass Ace,
II cubjects, Il X 10 ill.,. Doc with glass 81 90
Sent by mail, without gas, postpaid for
price.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

Signs of spring--the lightning
rod men are on the road,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14
REPRODUCING
THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.
Parts |, If and Ill are just published.
TIE ART JOURNAL.

ompctc in u monthly parts, at 81 each
Reproducing the best full page illuStra-
tons from tina earlier volumes of The
Allinc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-04-14

1874, WINTER ARRANGEMENT 1874
0n and after Dec. I, 1874, Passenger Tran
" will run rs follows
UPWARD TRAINS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
New Books.

Donnelley, Lloyd & Co., the pub
fishers of The Lakeside Library"
announce a cheap edition of George
MacDonald's new and famous; histor-
ical novel, "St. George and Sit. Mich
ael." 1t is a stirring story of the
Civil Wars in England, whe1, men
argued with swords the great ques-
lions Of civil and religious liberty.
The present volume is already con-
coded to be MacDonald's greatest as
we'll as latest work, and the author
himself is justly considered the Wal
ter Scott of the day. Though the
ordinary price of the book is $1.75,
The Lakeside Library edition is sent,
postpaid, for only % cents!
The same publishers have also Isl
sued "Ward or Wife," a sparkling F.,
vivacious story, told in a brisk, crispy'
way, and, indeed, one of the most
entertaining books Of the season.
It is sent, postpaid, for only II
cents.
Truly, these publishers have
brought about the millennium of cheap
literature.
For sale by all newsdealers, or
sent postpaid by Donnelley, Lloyd &
Co., pubs, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
The Authors of the s'Spelling
Mania"

And now it is said that the publish
ers of Webster's Dictionaries are re-
sponsible for the recent ''Spelling Bee"
excitement. Whether this is rue or
not, the spelling mania was a good
thing, and it undoubtedly had a very
excellent influence. Of all education
al accomplishments, a proper knowl-
edge of the photography of orr own
knowledge IS certainly the most desir-
able, and of all the deficiencies in our
educational methods, that relating to
this study is the most marked And
we were therefore gong to say that
whether the spelling excitement came
about through the advertising efforts Of
the Webster publishers or not, one
thing is quite clear, and that is that
there is nothing that has helped to
stimulate the widespread interest in
the subject, or nat Is SO nearly a
Spoilers Vade Mecum as Webster's
Pocket Dictionary, sold for One Dol
lar, and to be had Of almost any deal
er In books. It is a marvel Of COM
p~actness, containing about three hun
dred illustrations, over eighteen thou
sand words, brief but comprehensive
rules for spelling, a la rye number of
words from Foreign Ian guages, phrases,
proverbs, etc. in commo use. 1t is
neatly bound in Morocco, with tucks
and gilt edges. If not otherwise OBJ
tainable 1t may be had by mail from
the publishers, Messrs. IVison, Blake
man, Taylor & Co., 1873 and 40
Grand Street. New York, by enclosing
to them the price. one dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

For President pro tenn. of the Sem
ate we hear named the Hon. 7. B.
Scott, of Wood county, Hon. D. E.
WEIGH, of Sank county, and Hon. w.
H. Hiner, of Fond du Lac county, with
the preponderance Of sentiment for the
first named gentleman. They are all
good men, but the ability and great
popularity of Mr. Scott seem to point
him out as the coming man. 1t is
true that Col. Welch was elected un-
anlmcusly to the Senate this Fall, and
that he Is a good parliamentarian, and
were not this his first term his chances
would be second to none. Mr.. Scott
will undoubtedly be the Republican can
didate for Congress next Fall in the
Eighth District, if he will accept a no.
mination, and if so will distance all
competitors. His election to the tenn
porary Presidency of the Senate would
be a graceful and merited compliment
under the circumstances.
We do not know that Mr.. Scott is a
candidate for President pro tenn. of the
Senate, or whether he would accept of
it if elected ; but this much we do
know, that in every position in which
he has been placed, he has discharged
the duties with credit to himself and
honor to his constituency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

ton which was entertained by those
eminent citizens, to be president of the
United States, an ambition honorable
in itself, but often mischievous in the
habit that it breeds. AS it marred the
closing years of the lives of Chase
and Greeley, it can not be denied that
its influence was discernible in the re-
cent conduct of the deceased, in a
manner to occasion some regret On the
part of his sincereest friends. While
this is true, it should be added that
he sacrificed no principle and abated
no conviction in pursuing the object OF
his desire.
History will scarcely assign Henry
Wilson to a place in the front rank of
American statesmen, but it will not
fail to recognize in him a man of su-
perior talents and of firm integrity,
who bore a noble part in the struggle
for human liberty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

T#AT osT worldly and oftentimes
Sndeaent sheet, The Chicago Times,
makes a speciality of p~arading the most
sensational head lines which not infre-
sauently shock the moral sense and
cause one to wonder whether a fend
or a human being stands at the head
of the journal which is read on two
continents. No home is so sacred but
the virus of this n~oxious paper may
willfully poison; no life can be so grand
but the Chicago Times may harpoon
it with fts proags of venom !; no virtue
is SC holy but this newsy dastardly
paper may feel a license to drag it
down to infamy. On the event of
Hon. Yiee-President Wilson's death,
The Times Haunted at It's mast head
the irreverent words, black as the
heart Of the one who penned them {:
THE COLLARS LAST."-In the
next issue, while thousands were
mourning and weeping over the death
of the great and good man, the fend
hoisted "WILSON'S WAKE" to the
vision of C~hristendom, and only last
Tuesday, in giving a detailed account
of the execution of four criminals IL
the south the concise and horrible
story in all its minute must be pre-
faced with the blasphemous words +;
revolving as they were Internal,
t'JERKED TO JESUS" The
iendish scribbler who can so level him
self with the lowest stratum of society.
and the venerable devil who permits
such blaspkemy are fit only to tread
the burning marl of hell, where, I'm.
like poor Nicholas Nickleby, in due
time they will receive their regular "a
lions of sulphur With nary drop of
modifying molasses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

WE PUBLISH elsewhere an account
of the attempted suicide at Madison
of John Turner Of Mauston, and edi-
tor of the MduSton Star. What in
the name of common sense could have
induced John to have made such a
fool of himself, we can't comprehend.
What 4 Republican shooting himself
after the election which has brought
so much glory to our side ; and for a
woman, too, who had no character,
neither has had Tor several years if re-
port speaks correctly? Why, John !!
we are ashamed of you and then to
shoot into the bosom, too, the home of
sthe affections, just think Of it John.
When a man on so slight a pretense
sgoes for his heart or brains with a
search warrant at the muzzle of a re-
%volver, be ought to look lower down
for 'em they don't lie in their nor
NAL position. John, We hope you will
get up and around again very soon,
and learn to be wise, and nevermore
fool with tanglefoot and shooting irons;
but if you must, remember how the
human anatomy is builded that you
may not again make SO grievous a fail
ure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

THE New YORK OBSERVER
This best of family newspapers is as
fresh and interesting, now in its fifty
third year, as ever before and, in.
deed, we think it is more so. It's let
tiers alone are worth more than the
subscription price Of the paper. 1t
repudiates all offers of premiums, pic
lures, &c, and sends to its patrons a
splendid family newspaper of the lar
gest dimensions, containing all the de-
sirable news, religious and secular, and
an endless variety of reading for young
and old, all of which is pure and good.
Every family should have it. Fol
specimen copies, address S. I. Prime
& Co New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
MeDasba Press predicts tt

The Menasha Press predicts that
the Wise. Cen. R. r. Co. will not
build It's road to Portage City; but
will build only so far as absolutely
necessary to entitle it to gobble certain
sections of land, after which it will
take up the rails and gig back to The
Point. Tom Reid is given to herat-
ing and traaducing the Central Road.
consequently We put no confidence in
his assertions We rather guess the
Central Road, or rather the building
of the line to Portage City is an as
sured fact, that Tom will recognize be-
fore another twelvemoth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
New Patents.

The following Patents were issued
to citizens of the State of Wisconsin,
during the week ending Nov. % 1875.
Feed-water Heaters for Steam Boil
ers-Wm. J. Austin, Hortonsville.
Grain Binders-S. S. Jackman,
J~enesville.
Wagon Brakes-H. Markrud, Eft
trick.
Sad Irons-Oliver Swift, Madi-
son.
Lifting Device-W. A. Van Brunt
Horizon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

and they went in out of the cold and
probably 90 cts. went into the bar till,
and probably the sold oman is strug-
Cling along to keep a half dozen little
ones warm and comfortable, and from
being hungry. When the Son Of God
shall come in the clouds such men will
crv out to the hills and rocks to fall
upon and cover them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

CONGRESS MEETS next Monday.
The action of the shortly to be Goa
vened body will largely determine the
action of both political parties relative
to presidential nominations. Never
before were SO many complicated and
weighty questions awaiting settlement,
as will come before the 44th con-
gress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
We saw a couple of ''brothers

We saw a couple of 'brothers"
our s'brothers," thanksgiving day
and each was as drunk as a trooper.
Said Billy to Jim, "Good mornin' to
yez jim. How does yez nowadays,
Jim?" s'Och, Bill" said Jim,
These is tight times, Bill. 'Ows the
old oman, Bill. Lets take suthin',"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
Wood County Court-In Prohat

Wood County Court-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Margretta Herrin
deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having
been granted to Seth A, Spatford and nine
months from and after the 18th day Of April
1873 being allowed for creditors to present their
claims against said deceased for examination
and allowance.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of said
county court will on the 18th day Of January
1876 at the Probate office in the city of Grand
Rapids examine and adjust all claims and de.
mandS OF all persons against the said deceased.
Dated June 18th 1875.
/. L. M0SHER,
Dec.2w4t County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

LEGISLATIVE GFFICERs-Under
the above heading the Lacrosse Repub-
alcan and Leader, one Of the ablest
Republican papers of the State. pays
tie following merited compliment tc
a. gentleman, in whom the people o.
this locality taken great pride:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

HOOd county LOurt-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel McCor-
mick deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having
been granted to Thomas Mccormick and four
months from and after the 18th day of Novem-
Der, A.. L; 1875, being allowed for creditors to
present their claims against said deceased for
examination and allowance.
Notice IS hereby given that the Judge of
said County Court will on March 18th, A. u.
1876, at the probate Office in the City of Grand
Rapids, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands OF all persons against the estate of said
deceased.
Dated Nov. 18th 1875.
[. L. M0SHER.
Dec2w4t Counfv Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02

THE FOND DU LAC Commonwealth
(daily) comes out in q new dress and
otherwise greatly improved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-12-02
NEW
First National Eauk.

Grand Rapids. Wis, Nov. Doth 1875.
is hereby given that a meeting of
the Stockholders of this Bank for the
eieetlon OF directors for the ensuing year will
De held at this office on the second Tuesday in
January, A. d. 1876, at 2 o'clock p. m.
". IL. COCHRAN. Cash.