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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

VIM. L. Wilson, Esq, offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Ees0lrs1, That we, tie voters Of the Demo
cratic Conservative party Of jefferson County,
in mass meeting assembled. do with the Ut
most sincerity and corlality eudorseand ratify
The nominations lately made hy the Nltional
Convention Of our party ut ST. Louis, of
Samuel ! Ti,dcn, Of New York. for President,
and Thomas y Hendricks, of Indiana. cor
Vice President, and DO pledge ourselves to
work with all the honest means at our com
maul for their triumphant election
>. That we do also ihrouelly approve and
affirm The platform Of principles adopted by
the Convention, and especially Its terrible but
truthful auaignmeut Of tie corruption aud
dishonesty Of the present National Admins
tratiou AID tie prosout dominant political
party.
3. That we do approve and ratily the nom
nations made at Charleston for State officers,
and will earnestly aud uaitedly labor for the
success Of The ticket.
After the reading Of the letters Col. II. Kyd,
Douglass, Of Maryland, was introduced, and
delivered strong speech in arraigument ofthe
Grant ad miuistration particularly and Of the
Republican party generally, and coutrastel e.
fectively the Cincinnati and ST. Louis plat
forms, concluding eloQuently in advocacy Of
the dominant idea Of the latter and the success
Of the Democratic National and State tickets
as essential to good and honest government.
Thomas VI. Isbell and Daniel B. Lucas, Esqs.,
also MAZE fne spaeches-such as they are ac-
customed to make on all occasions when they
mount the rostrun. Notwithstanding tue ex-
cessiye heat all Of these ald,esses, occupying
several hours, were beard with marked atien-
ton aud interest. The occasion was graced
with quite 4 number Of lalies-God bless 'cm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Valuable Farm
TOR SAID.

DY virtue Of decree of the Circul. Court Of
ID Jefferson County, rendered April Is, 1876, in
the causes therein pending of Heiskel (use oil
Washington VS.. John w. Hurst c. G.. Daniels
Elk. VS.. Hurst &C., and Hurst's Tx. W.. Hurst, &C
the undersigned, as Special Commissioners Of said
Court will offer at public sale, in front Of the
Court House in Charlestown, at ~ o'clock NJ, on
Monday, 18th day Of August, rs,
the very desirable farm belonging to the hci's Of
the late Mrs. Mary d. Hurst, living in Jefferson
County, West Virginia, S miles ~ W. Of Charles
town, on the county road leading from the Lee.
town road to Browns SHOP, containing
l60 Acres, 8 Foods, 7 So. Perch.
The above farm Is superior quality Of Limestone
land, well improved wtk ~ story House. good
Stabing and Out-Buildings, fine Cistern OF wa
ter and thriving young Orchard.
THE TERMS.
The Terms Of Sale presented BY the Decree
will be One.third OF the purchase money in Cash /;
and the balance in one and two wears from the day
OF sale, the deferred payments 10 be evidenced by
the Bonds OF the purchaser, and secured by Deed
OF Trust upon the property conveyed: the Bonds
70 bear interest from the day of sale.
y. 5. WHITE.
WM. II. TRAYERS,
a. +. KENNEDY,
FRANK BECKWiTH,
VIZ. E. ANDERSON, Auctioneer.
July s, 1876. Special Commissioners
WANTED.
4 LOT or SECONDHAND FURNITURE.
"A Apply to rG.Rusr.
Corner Maine and samue! Streets, Charlrstoun.
july :, lS7G-Jt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
LETTER FROM HON. A. r. BOTELER
Near SLepherlstown, w. Va,
.IulY l.. lSIG

Near Nleplerist0Wn, w. Va,
July Il, 1876.
Ny Dear Sir:-In reply to your note Of
this morning. I hasten to say that returned
from Philadelphia on Saturday evening so
Frustrated 10y the heat there Of the past two
weeks, as 10 be unable physically 70 under
take the duty to-day Of attending the Grand
Ratification Meeting which is to be held il
Cllrles;own, especially as will be obliged
70 keep an engagement in Winchester to.mor-
row. But though absent 10 the flesh, I, Of
course, healtly sympathize with my Demo
cratic and Conservative friends Of Jefferson 10
;ho objects Of their proposed demonstration,
and earnestly hope that the banner Of reform
which is tue rallyiug point for alltr patriots
now, Will be crowned with victory 10 Novem-
her next, and that the new Century of the
Republic viii be iuau.uuicd ty return %
thc oj-hshj ned honesty aud economy Of our
fathers ia the administration Of It's affairs
Thanking You. and those whom you rep
resent. Tor ne compliment Of your invitation,
and rs.ret,iug that am prevented. by causes
beyond nv control, from aljiu. the tribute
OF uy voice to-day as expect % Do here
after % this clmPajgul 90 TIE cause Of Til
den, Hendricks ard Reform,
am, very truly yours,
y. r. DOTELER.
A. W. Hawks, Sccy Com, sc, Cllrlcstowu,
". Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Reform.

When Tilcn became Governor Of New
York los taxes amounted 90 $4,000, 900. lie
las reduced taem 90 5000. goo. The people
next November wii, elevate him to the high
est oGice 10 the land. lie viii then have an
opportunity Of trying bis hand 20 relieve them
from the ouerlus taxation that now Expresses
aud criVp'es every branch Of Industry through
out tie country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

!, Samuel Howell, Cashier Of the above named
Bank, do solemuy swear that the above statement
is true, TO the best of my knowledge and belief.
SAMUEL HOWELL. Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn to before me. this 30th day
of Jnne, 1876. j.. V. SIMMONS.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest.
EDWARD TEARNEY,
II. 0. TALBOrr, Directors.
w. J.. WILsoS.
July %, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Tic Frederick Erguuer announces the
death OF Hiram Winchester, vLi.h occurred at
Cmb..lsc, Nl, on the 9th Instant Mr
Winchester was Tor many years Principal Of
Ore Frederick F,:aa'e Sc-ic1ry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
BANK STATEMENT

u EPORT of the condition of the First National
h Bank of Jefferson at CharleStown, State OF
West Virginia, at the close OF business June
30 1876:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
NOTICE.
FARNrERS.

4 ZONE to town aud Insure your Wheat in stack
y and barn, and save money bv so doing.
July s, ls7G-it. ~ u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
Il West Virginia,
TIE SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONI
BANK, Winchester Va. Plaintiff.
vs.
EPllRAIM WATSON aud others, and
JOSIAH WATSON, Defendants.
Extract Crom Decree Of AprH %. 1876.
I" Ii is ordered that this cause be again referred
to Commissioner Cleon Moore, who Is ordered 10
re-exaninc the matters heretofore submitted 20
him, and to audit any further liens which may be
proved before him aud which are binding upon
the real estate OF the defendants, showing the a.
mUu Is due, aud the prioritcs OF the several liens,
stating whether such liens are binding upon the
whole OF such real estate or on part only, and II 80
on which part aud make report in order 70 fur
theT decree.
\ Copy Teste.
Il. BROWN,
Clerk.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that will execute the
provisions OF the foregoing Decree at my Office in
Charlestown, W. Va, on the 18th day OF August,
1876.
CLE0N MOORE,
July Is, ls7G-jt. Commissioner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court Of jefferson County.
Il West Virginia.
E. TEARNEY, Committee Administrator Of
W. j. Stephens and others, Ptfs.
rs.
JOSEPH BROWN and John Avis individual
ly aud the firm OF Avis and Brown and Jo-
seph Brown, Executor Of Annie Brown.
Dts.
Extract frorr-Deeree Of april %, 1876.
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree that
this cause be referred to a Commissioner Of this
Court, with instructions to audit aud take an ac-
count of the claims Of the Plaintiffs in this cause
and of the other creditors Of Joseph Brown
claims may be liens upon or binding the real
property, in the proceedings mentioned, and re-
port the same-and the said Commissioner is fur
Their directed to ascertain and report the actual
value and also the annual rental value of the
houses aud lots in Charlestown in the proceedings
mentioned and report the same to the next term
of this Court"
A Copy. Teste-
R. T. BROWN, Clerk.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing Decree at my office in Charlestown, ".
Va, on the 18th day OF August 1876
CLEoN MOORE,
July 10, lef0-ot Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
AT NIGHT.

AZ = o'clock The Torch Light Procession
was formed, Capt David II. Cockrill, Chief
Marshal, assisted by Nessrs James n. Gala
her, John 7 Colston, J Shirley Smith, and
George I. E.cLelbergcy-all mounted on praa-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Tilden & Hendricks Rally.
Grnnd DEMONSTRATIONS!
TorchlIght Procession, Illumination,
and Fireworks.
Splendid speeches.
Music and Enthusiosm.

Music and Enthusiasm.
Ours is, commonly, an undemonstrative
community, and the Tlden and Hendricks de-
monstration far exceeded expectation. In the
afternoon Of Monday last, considering the ex-
cessiye heat and the busy season with farmers
the country people appeared in considerable
numbefs, and at night there was an outpour-
ing Of the people such as We have seldom wit
messed in our County,
At > o'clock, some exc illent music by the
Bands indicated that the hour had arrived for
the organization. The meeting was called to
order by Capt. d. Il. Cockrill, upon whose mo
tion Capt. George Baylor was unanimously
elected Chairman, and, upon motion Of Mr..
\. W. Hawks, W. W. B. Gallaher was ap-
pointed Secretary. Capt. Baylor, in a brief
but stirring address, announced the object Of
the meeting, and exhortcd his fellow citizens
to an onward movement to Reform and Victo-
~ with fearless earnestnesS and hopefulness
familiar and that conveyed very pregnant
meaning 10 many Of his hearers an exhorta-
ton 20 every man to discharge his whole duty.
The Secretary then read the following letters
from distinguished gentlemen invited but who
were unable to attend;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
10Th IEIR! !
L00h tceU before yo1t Buy
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Not IIquaIcd by any in US,
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEEDS.

The WillGgghby Drill has been greatly improy-
ed for this year. Farmers in want ola First class
Drill should see il before buying any Of the other
Drills offered BY Agents.
Ii has two gum feeders, working In such man
uer that ii will not choke break the grains, nor
feed in an irregular manner.
1t has gum springs that n How ii 10 sow over al
Instructions, without s,oppage or breaking. put
ting in the grains close up to the obstruction.
II SONS readily. Wheat, Rye, 0ai,, Grass-Seed,
and all kinds OF Fertilizers.
IL can be thrown in and out Of gear without
stopping the team.
IL can be regulated in an instant so SOW a great
or less quantity, even whilst the Drill Is In mo-
tion.
1t sows up hill, down hill. or ide hill, with The
same regularity and precision.
1t has a surveyor, which shows exactly the a.
mount sowo. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed. the surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved in the past
year, nnd the many hundred farmers who have
bought and used the Drill say il is PERFECT
Among the different styles made TO suit oil
counties, the Manufacturers are building this year
in addition to their regular Drill, one with Shofi.
like n cart. so that three horses may be worked
abreast tins shifting farmers having sand, and
vie ding soil, or very billy ground. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
CRoQuET SETS for SLIGO

4 NHIo TOT SI.UU
MADAM FAY'S Corset Skirt su,r,.
1tI highly recommended by N Maca!irs.s 50
A NICE assortment Of Dress Good, a.,
"A wash popins, Lawns, Pereals, Piqae. c. e.. Is
iEHE Cheapest Hsmburg Edge aad Tn,er,,,,
i town. N
July /, 1876. GEO. W.TlYIoR A..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

LETTER OF HON. WM. T. HAMILTON.
IIagcrstown, July 18th, 1876.
A. W. HAWKS, ESQ
Ny Dear Sir: Your favor Of the lth inst
inviting me TO address a county meeting called
10 ratify the nominations Of Tiden aud Hen
bricks, had the honor of receiving.
\ sore aG.iction in the death OF daughter
prevents me from being present; otherwise it
would have been great pleasure to Tue to COM
ply with your very polite request.
Yours, very truly,
WILLIAM I. HAMILTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Commissioners Notice.

~ the Circuit Court of Jefferson COun,v
II West Virginia,
10 Term April rs, 1876
ROBERT FLORENCE'S Adm'rs, PltG,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
ZIGZAG ARRANGEYENT

The Zigzsg Arrangement, has recently been a.
d0pted, viii be pat on only where specially order
ed, for which five dollars viii be charged in add
tinn 10 the regular price.
The change can be made from a zigzag 70
straight line, or rice cersa, IN moment. without
even hosting the shoyels, without removing a
bolt. IL il simple IN IT, Construction, and ~ not
casily get out OF repair
The entire machine Is ~ rsH balanced that tho
horses necks d. no. become CALLED. This l. ac-
complished By the manner in which the hopper Is
Sc. upon the frame.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

A. W Hawks, Secy Com. &c, Cllrlcstowu'
". Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

LETTER FROM MAJ. SAM. J. c. MOORE
Berrygille, Va, July u, 1876.
Dear hrthur:-I am prevented by circum-
stances from going to ChlrleStown to-day.
Some other time during the canvass it will
give me pleasure to speak to the people Of
jefferson. Yours Truly,
SAML. j. c. MOORE.
Arthur W. Hawks, Esq, Charlestown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
ALL KINDs OF FERTILIZERs
THE GRASS SEED sOWEE,

il attached TO the rear Of the hopper, and has 4
zinc bottom which is perforated for the grass seed
20 pass through. A light wooden slide, with in
dentations cut transversely, sgitates the seed
which should be clean to sow with regularity.
The grass seeder can also be attached, forward
Of the hopper, or il 1t is specially ordered DO
LEFT of entirely. in which latter case there il de-
ductiDn Of five dollars from the LIT price
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
CoRRuGATED RCnBERRoLLERs

which form forced feed unequaled by any In
use, and which has now stood the test ~ years.
The corrugation OF these rollers has been an i'm
prOvement over the first built, aud BY means
Of slide and regulators the Cow Of seed Is con-
slant and regular
There can be no choking, for the reason that IL
is positive force feed. and all the " rhIc cope"
straws, or any foreign substance that should
chance to be IN the wheat, is fed through without
stoppage.
In this way the "skips," which are % frequent
in fields Of drilled wheat are entirely syoided. and
there will be found regularity in the grain over
The field, and that. too, without The necessity q
being constantly watched 10 see IL the feeding s
an right
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
THE SURVEYOR

measures correctly the number Of acres sown, or
parts Of an acre down 10 sixtcenths. In making
the turns at the ends Of the eId the holster puts
the working parts out OF gear, and in consequence
the surveyor does not move in the least, aud can,
therefore, be relied upon % measure correctly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
THE ADVANTAGES
DRILL

OVER BROADCAST SOWENG
are 50 generally known By our farmers-ss b the
yicd and saving - gfain--ihat IL Is hardly ncces-
sary % mention this point.
By recent Invention, an Attachment can b.
made al a cnst Of about five dollars, which will
enable the driver, sitting upOn the machine, -
hoist the shoyels without stopping CT getting Oh,
thus doing away with the extra hand usually
used in Drilling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
The Gunuo Attachment,

patented by J. y. Crowcll, which l. conc,dsd bv
practical farmers to be the best yet introduced b
ticir notice.
The great difficulty encountered 10 sowing some
kinds ~ guane Il. thsi the agitation o. TIE mass
in The hoppers renders IL sticky, aud Il will not ga
consequence, feed downward.
iiy the Use 81 CrpWclFs Ggano Attachment tbs
Il overcome, and a. experience has proven,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Tie NdH1Ral Demo atic Platform demands
change Of System, change Of ada'i"istra-
ton. eiaays Of parties, that 're may hare a
change ef measures and Of men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

cling steeds. 1T would have been tame nag
that wouldn't have pranced under such cir
cumstauces.l The magnitude Of the Process.
sion aud display Of Transparencies was sur
prise to those, even, who had had some insight
Of the preparation made. The principal
streets were taken in its route, and all along
were illuminated houses and decorated grounds
which manifested the very general interest felt.
In every direction were displays of bunting
and waving flags and bright lanterns the dis
charge of Chinese crackers, the quick flashing
rockets and the burning Of yrotechnc fires =
putting the town in a blaze of light and evok-
ing an enthusiasm our people have not mani
tested since the war. We had not the time
to make notes of the notices of the numerous
trausparencies nor have we space to go into
detailed report of the alornments Of the houses
illuminated, but we put ourselves under obi
cations to our nei 5hbor of the Spirit for the
following:
TIE PRocESsI N.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-09
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charleston, s. C.-Republicans and
Democrats still wholly at variance as to
result in the State Former claim 5000
maj for Chamberlain, but withhold de-
tail of their estimate, latter conceding ev-
cry county unheard from to have gone
according to Republican predictions.
claims that Hampton is certainly elected.
Dispute will hardly be settled before to-
morrow. \ serious riot broke out here
about seven o'clock. Broad street from
Court House tc post-office was crowded
with blacks and whites all excited and
blacks much angered at returns unfavor-
able to Republicans, and an alteration be-
tween a Democrat and Republican was
followed by general outbreak of blacks
who were largely superior in numbers to
whites and who opened fire with pistols
and rifles upon whites, taking complete
possession of street for a time. The
whites soon rallied and short firing oc-
Cured Intense excitement reigned
throughout city for some hours. Three
companies of troops double-quicked
to scene and dispersed the crowd and
now have charge of the streets. Casual
ties, one negro MORALLY, and eight others
seriously wounded One white, Geo.
Walter, a prominent cotton mercha mt
killed and about dozen whites wounded.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-09
H1ii TO CLEAN SHELLS.
TO the Editor of the Tribune.

To the Editor of the Tribune.
SPRINGFIELD, lI.L,-"Jennie G. Gap.
ell" asks how TO clean shells. Boil them
in strong solution of common soda, and
they will become as white as alabaster.
A very pretty way to use them is to COW
er the little pasteboard trays and dishes
now so commonly used by grocers when
selling small quantities of butter. They
can be used for the card-receivers, or to
hold any triuket. Common glue may be
used to make them adhere, but layer Of
putty put on, in which to imbed the
shells is better.
young Housek eeper," Springfield, ILL.,,
wishes to know the secret of making
light, faky biscuit with baking powder.
Use three heaping teaspocnfuls instead of
two. Rub this with your hands-not a
spoon-into the -four thoroughly. Then
rub in a heaping tablespoonful of butter
or lard in the same manner you did the
baking powder, until well mixed. After
adding teaspoonful of salt. if lard is
used, add milk or water sufficient to make
soft dough. Roll and cut out quickly,
placing them at once in a very hot over.
This latter is important Unless the
oven is very hot they will not be sue
cess. Try carefully the above recipe,
and you will have light, white, aaky bis
cult
Most directions on the outside of bak-
ing powder cans, say two teaspoonfuls
of powder to one quart of -four. Some,
however, say three, and you will find that
number requisite.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-09
DOM PEDRO,S WIFE.
Presents Queen Vic. With Spiders
Web Dress.

The Empress of Brazil has presented
the Queen of England with dress, the
equal of which has never been seen. II
is woven of spiders webs, and is, as may
be imagined, work of art as regards
quality and beauty. The handsomest
silk dresses cannot compare with it, but
it can only be admired, hardly initiated.
There have already been many attempts
to make use of the threads spun by spi.
ders, but up to the present the expert
ments have not been satisfactory enough
to encourage any further efforts in this
direction. lnthe year ITO it would require
the webs OF 100000 spiders. The Span
iards have already tried to use the spiders
threads and made gloves, stockings, and
other articles of the sort, but even those
were so troublesome and yielded so little
profit that in spite of the fabulous price
paid they were obliged to abandon the
trade. In certain parts Of South Ameri-
ca garments made of these threads are
worn, but the spiders in these lands are
unusually large. It is likely that the
above mentioned dress was made of the
threads of the smaller species of Ameri-
can spider. There is, therefore, some
hope that the time is not far distant when,
thanks to the progress of modern indus
try, fashionable ladies may have the sat
isiaction of wearing elegant silks of the
same delicate texture.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-09

Chicago, 10 p. ma Pittsburg spec
ial says South Carolina is carried by
Hampton by small majority. Florida
still claimed by both parties. The Re
publican State Coarier, at Tallahassee,
claim their national and State ticket
elected by 1900 or 1000 majority, be-
sides one Congressman certain and
another probable, at Lake City, Florida.
Chicago. Washington special says
advices from w. Va. state that Rep.
gain one Congressman also that latest
advices from New York represent that
Dists. to hear from may possibly over
come Dem. majority. South Carolina,
Wisconsin, Oregon, California, and Flori-
da, have all gone for Hayes, and that
North Carolina is uncertain.
Columbus, O.-Rep. very much ex.
cited over latest returns, and are conf
dent Hayes elected-they are marching
in procession singing campaign songs.
New York Dem, but Hayes probably
elected.
Chicago, Nov. 8.-The New York
Times comedies tonight 5000 majority
for Tilden in the State of New York.
Chicago, Nov. S.-Returns from Cook
County complete, except few Republican
districts give Hayes 36,636; Tilden,
SS,64s; Cooper, PSF; Cullom, 36,297;
Stewart, 36,927. Its claimed the coun-
to is !Republican by small majority. City
vote is Hayes, 2s,3l7; Tilden, 1921;
Cooper, 229. The Tribune claims Re-
publicans elected the whole county ticket,
except Clough, sheriff. This is based on
returns from $50 towns outside of Chi
cago.