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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
Pen Sketches BY the Herald Correspondent.
CassviiIe.

Cd8StItIe.
-Cassville looks lively; large herds
OF cattle are passing over the river tt
the O., d. 81 M. railroad. On Tues
day Geoge Lumpkins shipped some 1
or S car loads of hogs and cattle tc
Chicago by the way of our ferry & G..
ID. IL NJ. and Illinois Central roads
old Mississippi is in splendid
boating stage this Spring, and the
wheat in our warehouses is moving
off fast, yet the famers, receiving from
90 to 95 cents per bushel fill up the
vacancies in the warehouses very
fast, our merchants mainly taking ad.
vantage of the better market at St
Louis.
-Steamboating, in spite of com.
peting railroads, is beginning to as
sumo large dimensions when compared
with q years ago. At that time,
occupying the same room in the old
Cassville house where am now writ
ing, as | see from diary then kept
of passing events, that in all 81 steam
boats passed up or down the river
past Cassville during the boating sea-
son.
There were of course not many
boats; some of the regular running
boats perhaps counted Is or 20 times.
On yesterday counted only % boats
passing, and one hundred per week
about fair average, and within anoth-
er century the Mississippi will team
with the commerce of the country, as
now does the Thames and Elbe rivers
of the Old World.
Monday night our citizens had
a lively meeting to prepare for the
celebration of the 4th of July. O. B.
Nc Cartney was chairman and W. w.
Forbes secretary Of the meeting. j.
FL. G. Sneclode was appointed on
committee to engage an orator, and
also requested to procure a notice to
be inserted in the Grant county pa
pers. A committee was also appoint
ed to clean up our beautiful grove in
order to give the grass chance to
start before July 18th. Meeting then
adjourned, to meet again on Monday,
May 81, at s o'clock p. M, to appoint
further committees and agree on a
general programme.
"A trip around the country re-
veals the fact that, even this back
ward Spring, harvest will follow
seed-time as usual. The last few
warm days push the growing crops
along amazingly, and if chintz bug
will leave the wheat alone, there is a
good prospect ahead. But what will
become of the Dutch and Irish; the
former, especially in town, begin to
complain bitterly about the cutworm
on the cabbage, while the latter find
their pest particularly in the potato
bug. In fact your correspondent
6ndo th;S ont uorp, 80 frouhlocop,a \ n Z
he is despairing of raising any garden
at all Beans, peas, beets, all follow
as a prey to the pest, after the cab
bages are devoured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
NJ ARR1ED.

AT San Francisco, May 10. 1875, by the Rev. A. L..
Stone D. D. Rev. James .. Eaton. of Portland, Ore
g1n, and Gertrude Clifford. daughter of Julius Fl
Pratt, of Montclsir, Ne Y Jersey.
The HERALD extends congratulations to the
bride OF the Atlantic and to the groom of the
Pacific coast, and may happiness long dwell
in the household Of Rev. Eaton and lady.
1t is worthy of note that the congregation Of
Portland, over which Rev. Eaton has for
several years presided, presented to him, as
his marriage, s4l5 gold coin.
AT Farplsy, May 20, 1875, by Robert Atkinson, Esq
Mr.. Charles DOnthey and Miss Dolphine Sanders, all
of Walworth county.
At CassviIle, May "a. 1875. by John H. SnecIode
ESQ, Mr.. John NJ. Durand. of Dickeyyile, and Miss
Catherine Hochhsusen, of CasGyille.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
R,oourNcroN ORTHoeRApHY.

BLOOMINGTON ORTHoGRAPHY. -
Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, in the Ad-
rance OF May 8, states. ".Chaucer
couldn't spell, Shakespeare couldn't
spell, Milton couldn't spell, Lord Ba-
con couldn't spell" Happy men !
There were no dictionaries in those
DAYS. Doubtless there were no SPELL
ing matches like that in Bloomington,
on Friday evening, May 81. True,
the evening was unfavorable for a
large attendance and the graduates
from New England spelling schools,
alias colleges, who had promised their
presence as competitors for 'prizes
to the best and poorest spoilers"
were absent. The contestants, under
the leadership of Mr.. Robert Collier
and Miss Nina Maker, with Principal
BARLEY as master, and Mrs. Newcomb
umpire, were finally arranged, while
among them were numbered our
County Superintendent, veteran teaoh-
ers, and those striving to rival their
predecessors in the school room.
'Supersede" was missed as usual,
though early in the season the trouble
some "musketoe" caused a veteran
teacher to change her place and
shield her face. The next lady was
bad "inancier," and McGonigal not
a good "pioneer." He is doubtless a
peacemaker, having no more acquaint
ance with an "outbreak" than Mr..
Stone with controversies" The
text book was the Independent spell
Ter, but the test book the Chicago
Journal. Several, ignoring the "h"
as final letter in St. Petersburg, lost
their position till it was decided the
photography of the Journal was OBJ.
solete and those vanquished by asper.
ate returned to the contests. "Excre
scence," characteristic" "irredeem-
able, "erratic," "intensest," "curren.
Cyl" ETC., had thinned the ranks; the
leaders on each side having fall IN at
the mention of proper names, viz,
"Afghanestan and Delaware" and a
few remaining laid down their laurels
before oft. Laremie," till the contest
ants numbered only four. Miss Hig
gins, though good speller, failed TO
cross "Platte" with safety, and Miss
Bracket did not succeed in "minister-
ing" to the success of her side. Mrs
Alexander, not purchance familiar
with the feasts of the Romish church,
lost her standing at "St. Michaelmas,"
and Superintendent Holford was thus
left "monarch of all he surveyed A
general invitation is extended to the
spoilers aud public generally for next
Friday evening. 1t may be the last
of the course and no one should lose
the chance to carry home as q prize
the complete works of one of those
four men who couldn't spell.
E. j. NJ. n.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
ea-Tbe Boscobel Dial thus speak

,% The Boscobel Dial thus speaks
of an individual who visitsd this place
last Summer "That degraded, dirty
old drunkard, with his WORKOUT bag
pipe, is around again on one of his
everlasting visits, and the screeching
sound of his once musical instrument
can be heard most any hour on the
avenue, much to the disgust of our
citizens. The same old pirate played
an unsuccessful engagement in Ian
caster last year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

PorosI TO DUBUQUE We learn
that the steamer "Vigor" will, during
the river season, make daily trips
from the Potos landing to Dubuque.
The "Vigor' is owned and will be
run by Winslow s. Smith, who are
experienced river-men and accomo-
dating gentlemen. The boat will
leave the old landing at Potosi regu,
larly at s o'clock forenoon, and leave
Dubuque at o'clock afternoon. All
packages of freight and passengers
will take notice accordingly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

OLD SETTLERS OF CRAwFoRD.-The
early pioneers of our neighboring
county Of Crawford will hold their
third annual reunion in Prairie du
Chen on Saturday of this week.
Judge Mills is expected TO deliver an
address on this occasion. The Judge
was, we believe, imported to Prairie
du CHEN from kentucky, about the
wear of 1887, to teach the children OF
Zachary Taylor and other officers at
Fort Crawford. Although he had an
easy time and good salary he didn't
ike to stay. He could eat almost any
thing, couldn't quite stand Taylor's
fare-old pork rind with the bristles
on. That was too much for the then
The ~ Joe, and shortly after Taylor
co. G iflrh ! clerkship in the Quarter
masters department. The Judge
resided at the Prairie a number Of
wears thereafter, and then took resi-
dence at Lancaster, where he has since
remained. His address to the pio'
neers of Crawford will doubtless be
interesting The descendants of the
old stock who originally settled al
Prairie du Chien-many of them-are
vet residing there, and are able &c
| furnish 4 volume of information re
speeding the trials and incidents o
pioneer life and the settlement of the
West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

PERsoNAL.-Among the many call.
ers at the HERALD office during the
week we note pleasant visit from
Mr. John Norton, of Fennimore, with
Mr.. James Callen, of Saratoga county,
n. 7. The latter gentleman is high
ly pleased with the West so far as his
observations have gone; indeed, so
much so that he has concluded to
shake Saratoga county until he has
explored Iowa and all the rest of
grasshopperdom. Norton will accom-
pany him, having natural fondness
for the Hawkeye state. They will
start next Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

CHANGE OF TIME.-Notice the rail-
road time changes on the Milwaukee
e St. Paul railroad. 1t will be seen
that passenger trains going east run
about three hours earlier than hereto
fore, and that west bound trains are
only little later. The station agents
at Muscoda and Blue River are re-
quested to send the HERALD for
publication the time table at their
respective stations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

No Excuse FOR BEING SICK No person can
use Boschee's German Syrup without getting
immediate relief and cure. We have the
first case of Coughs, Colds or Consumption,
or any disease of the Throat and Lungs, yet
to hear from that has not been cured. We
have distributed every year for three years
over $50 ,000 sample bottles by Druggists in
all parts of the United States No other
Manufacturer Of Medicine ever gave their
preparations such test as this. Go to your
Druggist, James Jones' and get bottle FOR
rs cents and try 1.-two doses viii relieve
YOU Sample bottles 10 cents each. Van
Schaak, Stevenson & Reid wholesale drug
gists, % and "a Lake street Chicago, whole
sale agents 32-49
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

ssTAnd now The lovers of ice
cream. that delicious Summer luxury,
will be happy to know that Mr.. John
Big has fitted up cool and pleasant
room next to his family grocery
store, expressly for an ice cream par
lor. It will undoubtedly become q
popular resort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

Tbafollowtng described lands will be sold on Tea-
sonabIe terms by the undersigned: My home place
Of 50 acres in the Of Elk Grove, Lafay cite Co..
wis 400 acres Of which are tillsble, the remaining
"a acrasbeine timber The paceis well improvedand
beautifully supplied with living water there being an
nufailing stream quite the barnyerd There IS
good dwelling house, likewise large barn, roc
stable and other necessary outbHi ldings Would
make an excellent stock farm The orchard Is large
and rifty comprising more than 900 bearing trees
Adjoining this farm Their IL ne tract ofland which
will be sold with the above. separately as thepur-
chasers may desire Fifty Of this under eul-
tyation the rest being timber Also. 200 acres Dor
dering Platte River tons 10 and u, town OF 81
lenboro. Grant County. THERE'S house on TINS ishu
About so aeres OF the land being under cultivation
The rest 10 what may be called Mol timber lane -
For particulars address the subscriber al HAZE
GrantCo., Wis. uAbhI@ - .,
March 20. 1874
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

~ Mr.. VIM. Marsden, of Fennl-
more, was in town on Tuesday last,
and says the chintz bugs average
about twenty in space Of six square
inches, and lovely smile o'erspreads
their face as the young wheat APP
pears above ground.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

DoNATIoN.-The friends of Rev.
Cummings in the Hurricane will as
semble at the Corners on Saturday,
MAY 29th, and hold donation for
the benefit of the pastor of the
Methodist church. All are invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

sA-Mr. John Dinsdale, of Fenni-
more, has splendid year-old Dur
ham breeding bull. He is high
grade animal, and stock rasers would
do well to observe the fact.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

c%-The citizens of Beetown and that vicini-
ty will find, at the store of Mrs. +. +. Beach,
a large assortment Of Spring Millinery Goods,
Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Hats, Bonnets, etc.
She is also trimming and furnishingmaterial.at
exceeding low figures Her goods are OF the
latest style aud rare inducements are offered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
The Old Welsh Mill For Sale.

The Little Grant Mill property owned by me, will
be sold on reasonable terms and good time. The
mill site and water power s Of the best IN the
country The building IS new-rock basement ann
frame overhead; size 3Ox60 feet Also, will be sold
with the same 20 acres Of good bottom land Come
soon If you want good bargain .o,, ,rD,.s,t
r..,,ofat Aprii 20 1875 6m3s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
HOW STRANGE and HOW TRUE s!
MONOPOLY IN THE BOOK
BUSINESS BURSTED.
No Middle Man-Honest John on One
Side, All-Spioer on the Other.

The public is most cordially invited to call and
examine my new stock of SCHOOL BOOKS, POCKET
BOOKS, ALBUMS and STATIONERY, in all It's
branches together with a well selected lot Of Toys
please the little ones all OF whom are invited to
come in and sit down three-legged stool, ana III
take broken piece OF stick candy and break II 10
ever so many pieces regardless Of damages and d.
vide it all around, for everybody knows love little
children and even if you do not buy anything, you
will not be driven out of the house with broom
stick And now, trust the people OF Lancaster ana
surrounding country will confer liberal share OF
their patronage upon John in order to keep him from
going back to his old business OF saloon keeping,
which he should hate muchly. shall sell cheap
for cash only, and will not ask you to help pay Ter
debts incur by selling at enormous prices ana get
my money when / can. This is no advertising dodge,
but really want to sell these goods to get money
enough to start bank. shall endsavor TO keep on
hand full line of Fancy and Family groceries,
Tobacco and Cigars, Lemons, Oranges and Confec-
tionery in all varieties. Bummers have habit OF
sho vin billie ito my face and see no objection 10
passing them around therefore Saturday paYmasters,
together with those that will pay when they come IN
again are requested to keep at respectable distance
Lunch as heretofore, though unavoidable circum-
have placed me second or even third IN rank
as restaurant keeper, but there is nobody 70 plane
but my humble self for not keeping up with the
times by advertising quals, rabbits frogs, ducks ana
grasshoppers dish of oysters that are attened
by a process peculiar to climate, or, perhaps
owing to that great leveler, Time shall keep man
ufactnrng Ice Cream that will lift Philadelphia
out of its boots And now that am no longer
vender of the ardent, trust that those sweet little
ladies will no longer object to calling at my house
and being waited upon in the most exquisite French
style Admission free. but en- leaving, well then. ach
Colt And now you will wonder how it is that can
keep all these things and am selling them so cheap,
and still keep even with the world. Will be plaln
and tell you drought big pile of money to this
place to commence with. If recoect right, had
as much four dollars; SO you can easily see why
| / held out eng. Crusaders can point to me with
pride as example that their efforts have not been
in vain. There is joy in heaven and angels are look.
ing down shedding tears over repentent OLD sinner
/ like >. BlEd,
N B.-I have on hand lot of nice little baskets.
which come handy to carry eggs home in, and II
| fbam hack j. b.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

rThe largest and best selected stock Of
w all Paper, Millinery Goods, Clothing, Dry
Goods, Notions, Hardware, Boots and Shoes
Hats and Caps, etc, ever brought to Fenni
more, cheaper than ever at
off A. SCHMITTS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

sG-spelIing and pronouncing
school at the Congregational church
tonight. Two prizes will be award
cd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
Enrnn for Sale

The property known 5 the Daniel farm, y miles
,orth If bloomington containing 100 acres, 10
1der tivarion and so of timber. all under
fence frame dwelling, sable and granary, good
snring near the buildings. VIII be sold bargain.
WouId like TO sell before seed time.
Terms:-One-half down, on balance time given 10
anti purchaser For further nfor nation inquire OF
the subscribers, JAMES BALLANTINE BRO.
Bloomington, March Is. II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

DECORATION DAY.-Next Satur-
day, May 20, has been appointed by
the proper committee of citizens as
the time for decor ating and perform
ing appropriate ceremonies over the
Soldiers Monument at this place.
This beautiful monument was erected
in 1857, at a cost of $1,000, and dedi-
Gated on July of the same year,
Hon. Matt III. Carpenter delivering
the dedicatory address. The monu-
ment is dedicated to the memory OF
the brave soldiers of Grant county,
who fell in defense of universal liberty
in the great rebellion Of A. ID. 1861.
This marble contains their names, the
many bloody battle-felds of the South
contain their ashes, their memory is
forever enshrined in the hearts of their
countrymen. Upon its dedication
10000 people were present, and each
year since the people of the county
have gathered to Lancaster to do
honor TO the brave dead. The com
mittee this year, in response to a noble
impulse, have made arrangements for
BETTING ceremonies, and the pro
gramme is below given:
OFFICERS or THE DAY
President-Major j. H. Rountree.
Vice Presidents Captain +. Young,
Mcssrs r. Carrier, VIM. Brandon, Addison
Burr
MARSHALL eneral John b. Calls.
Assistant Marshls-Captain G. II. Baxter,
Major D. Gray Purman.
The following preamble and reso-
luton were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, In the decoration Of our county
monument we do honor to all the heroic dead
Of the county; therefore,
Resolved, That we will not, for the APP
preaching occasion, make any provision Tor
formal visit to the Lancaster cemetery, as has
been customary on former occasions.
PROGRAMME.
The President viii call the meeting to order
in front Of the court house at one o'clock p.
m, when and where the Marshal will proceed
TO form the whole, as far as possible, in line
of procession for a march around such blocks
as the Marshal may deem proper for the occa-
sion, returning to the place of starting.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Music by the Band.
Opening Remarks by the President.
EnoaI Musio nv Admits
Opening Prayer by Rev. A. W. Cummings.
Singing by the Children.
Music by the Band
Annual Address-W. B. Clark, Esq.
Music by the Band.
Impromptu Speaking
Decorating Ceremony, accompanied by APP
propriate music.
Closing Prayer and Benediction by Rev. S.
w. Eaton
COMMITTEE ON VOCAL MUSIC
R. E. Murphey, Mrs. +. Z. Farrar,
T Burr. Mrs. S w Eaton,
Charles orion. Mrs Geo. Edwards,
Samuel Harrison, Miss Alma Durand,
James Woodhouse, Miss Emma Coombs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
AT sPHCHr,s FERRY

WORTH. SOUTH.
els1 ,f.ti0n- 6:l9 m Accommodation 200 ~
g1prr.. 4 Matt. 80 IN Expr - Mail" o;ls ? ID
g~tucot ra.es On round trip tickets % and from
81 poiuts GA s. D VI aud D. roads Fare
70 D1buque asd return IS rents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

rT-McCoy & Holloway have just opened a
fine lot of Cigars and choice Tobacco.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

sgg-That new brand OF Smoking Tobacco at
Mccoy & Holloways is just the thing Tor the
lovers Of the weed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

DsNew and fresh lot Of chatcl mortgages
Just printed and for sale at the HERALD Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27


THE RAILRoAD.-Nothing of i'm
portance has developed in railroad
circles during the week past. Mr..
Beecher has not been heard from,
and the friends of the Mineral Poi int
K X extension are somewhat dis
beartened. The Galena narrow
gaugers lett good impression at
Lancaster, not only of themselves
but of their particular project. Speak
ing of the "narrow-gauge" we are in
formed that the milwaukee and Du-
buque N. G. Company" are actually
at work securing aid to build their
road from Milwaukee westward. A
meeting of the people of Troy, Wal
worth county, was held few days
since and aid to the extent of $50, 900
was voted for this road. Troy is
situated thirty miles from Milwaukee,
and on the day of the election was
swsrmed with agents of several broad
gauge lines who are interested in the
defeat of all narrow gauge projects.
The NJ. & D. r r. is no myth. Earn
est men are at the head OF the com
pany and interested in It's success.
They will appeal for aid to the peo-
ple of localities along the proposed
line from Milwaukee TO the MISSISSIPPI
nj river. and those sections that vote
aid will receive the benefits following
the same. 1t is thought that with
fair encouragement the road propos-
ed would run through Grant County
to the river. The matter is certain y
worth the attention Of the people, as
railroad, be it broad or narrow
gauge, is greatly needed to provide
direct Eastern market for our pro
ducts and our manufactures.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
PLATTEVILLE.
pLArrEvILLR, MAY 20,
DUBUQUE.
DuBuQur, May 90. 1875.

DuBuQUr, May 90, 1875.
Cattle-sl 7595 so.
Hogs-$7 so.
Sheep-s4@6
Wheat-93095c.
oats-60662c.
Corn-70c.
Barley-s0c@Sl 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27

ses-Observe the change in the time
card of the trains at Bridgeport.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
PAIN
PHYSICIANS.

y 20. T. BU9D. CARRIAGE ptents Of the lunc
u site new Congregational oharchJ'
Paints mixed 70 order.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
THE MARKETS.
LANCASTER.

ooRRECLED Every THURSDAY MORNING BY NATHAN,
sCHREINER co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-27
TOWN AND COUNTY :

Pleasure and sorrow are twins.
Tho "corn weather" is upon US.
-Mhnt ahnnt that street sprinkler?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-16
PatapscO AmmOniated Soluble
PHoSFH TH.

Manufactured F,psoially for the W heat Crop!
HAVING introduced this fertilizer into JefFer.
gotten ii into the hands of 6est farmers wenre
now prepared TO offer it upon its mel its alone and
viii give the best county references in regard to ts
value a Wheat Producer II 10 an article Of the
hiFaeSI standard, thoroughly manipulated, and
drills we'll We have the most favorable Feports
from The crops that have boen threshold, and feel
warranted in say ing il can not be e1celIo6.
Our prices are lower than last seAson and liberia
DISCOUNTS will be made in favor Of large orders
Send in orders carly.
WASHINGTON & LIPPITT, Ag'ts,
For Jefferson, Clarke and Frederick COnn ties.
al 1874
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-16
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

I'm and after January let, 1875, the, busipeSs
~ heretofore conducted by me, will be und0f
the nAmo and style Of Jas Law HooG Co
Jan. l, 1875. JAS. LAW. UO0FF.
In conducting the above business closer system
OF Cash dealing will he adopted by the firm. as all
goOds have now to be purchased by us Tor cash or
80 days All accounts therefore will be required
Jan 1875. JAS LAW. HooFF g. CO.
A s it is important thstny business shovId be al
~ once closed, all parties knowing themselves
indebted 90 me by note or open account, viii be
required to settle came without delay.
Jan. l, 1875. JAS. LAW, HoOFF.