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LETTER ra.o,. HRo,sNsv1LLE.
BROWNSVILLE, April 18th, 1s7

BROWNSVILLE, April 18th, 1876.
ED. REGISTER The Republican primal
ry, which assembled in Bishops Hall, for
the Brownsville precinct, was the largest
Republican primary ever known to have
been held in this place. Heretofore. If
nine or ten Republicans could be possibly
assembled, it was considered to be very
good turnout, and heard several leading
men in the party say if they could get out
fifteen or twenty this time they would con-
slider that they were doing well; but when
the primary met, there were present be-
tween fifty and sixty Republicans, and
throughout the whole of the proceedings
the utmost harmony and good feeling pre-
vailed.
Mr.. j. r. Cunningham, one of the best
citizens CT this county, was nominated by
acclanlation for Justice of the Peace, and
should he be elected land [ think probably
lie will). he will make Justice of whom
the people of the precinct may justly be
proud, and he, too, may consider that he is
highly honored, tor our friends on the
other side have also nominated a good man
There were two candidates for constable,
Mr. y. f. Hyde, and Mr.. Z. Rednour, but
strange to say, Mr.. Hyde, the cripple, ssgot
away with the nomination, the vott
being: Hyde 2s, and Rednour %.
Messrs. w. r. Kirk, G. II. Williams
i a. McFerrin and Peter Hume, ali goot
men and true, Were elected as delegate
to the County Convention which meets a
your city on the 26th inst. They go Who'll
ly without instructions except as to tn
Office Of County Judge, and-for this posi-
tion they are instructed to support D. r
N. Blackburn, Esq, of this place.
Lam informed that Mr.. G. Sperry wi
be candidate before the Convention 70
Sheriff, and there is not a man in the count
who would or could ill the Office better Q
more acceptably than Mr.. sperry. He
an able, honest, honorable and uprigu
man, and if elected to the Office the peopl,
would never have cause to regret the
choice or complain Of any Of his offici'
acts.
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OF the nominations made by the Demo-
Gratis, can say but little, knowing two of
them personally, viz: A. w. Stanard and
j. K. Weatherford. / can say that they are
men of strict integrity and as honest and
honorable as any with whom 1t is my good
fortune to be acquainted, and if elected,
although Democrats, they will be an honor
to their constituency.
Judge Johns las the reputation of hav-
ing made good County Judge while in
Office before, and of being good judge of
law, but am reliably informed that the
books and papers of Judge Tandy twho by
bv the way, has been required to step
down and out TO make way for n man who
does not drink quite so much, and who is
more favored by his political friends) are
in far better shape and condition than
those of any one who has ever preceded
him in office, and far better than those of
the present nominee during his former
term. But of this may not be able TO
judge, and speak ouly from hearsay. But,
so it is, they played bluff game on Judge
TaBdy, and won in the convention, but
whether they will be able to win before the
people is more than can say.
In the contest the Republicans propose
to work, and influential men, who, for
years, have done nothing, propose to put
OH their armor and go forth and fight
valiently to redeem the county from Demo
cratic misrule.
On Saturday evening we had little
''fisticuff7' between some of the good citi-
zens of Brownsville, but 1t was stopped
before any serious damage was done. and
one of the offenders being promptly arrest
ed, the majesty of the law was vlndicated
by our worthy magistrate assessing fine
against him, and bidding him go and sin
no more.
The river has been higher here than has
been known before for years, at this season
OF the year; i'll fact looked like a minia-
ture flood.
This is enough for the present, but as
the contest wakes warmer, may give you
more. o. R. ECON.
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Orleans Precinct.
ORLEANs. April Is, Is7

ORLEANS, April Is, 1876.
On motion, John Mccoy was chosen
chairulan, and NJ. Acheson, Secretary.
On motion, proceeded to elect four dele
gotes (by ballot to attend the County Con-
vention at Albany, OH the 26th inst. which
resulted in the election of the following
persons:
D. c. Currie, NJ. Acheson. j. B. Mccoy
and Geo. Riddell.
The following precinct nominations were
then made:
For Justice of the Peace. w. L. Coon.
For Constable, A. 7. Smith.
On motion, our delegates were instruct
ed to vote for Temperance men, and to Use
their influence to secure their nomination.
Also, to use their influence to secure the
nomination of Judge Powell for District
Judge. NJ. ACHESON, Sec.
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IDrargirag Oa1a Existence.

The nervous, weakly invalid does not
enjoy life, but merely sslrags out exist
ence, = as the phrase is. Bnfitted for the.
active pursuits of life, and incapable Of par--
taking of its pleasures, to which health
alone can give zest, disincl!ncd TO social
intercourse, and prey to mechanically, tho
vaietudinarian is indeed an object of pity.
Yet there is nothing In all this that cannov
be remedied by that genial Alternative tonic
and nervinc. Hostetters stomach bl.Lersy
which supplies deficient stamina, braces
the nervous system, and oyerconles those
bodily irregularities TO which nervous weak
ness is most frequently attrihutanie. DIS
eases of tile kidney and bladder, Imperfect
s,ioestion and uterine troubles are fertile
scosrces OF debility. Their eradication
however. becomes matter Of certainty
when Hostetter's Stomach Bltters are Eys-.
tematically used for that purpose. The
Ritfers likewise annihilate and prevent
fever and ague and other debilifating fel,Tiles
Complaints Of nalariai nnttlre. april,
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Home Matters.
pR1ssARY CONVENTION.

The Republicans of this city met in con-
vention at the Court House last Saturday
afternoon. and were called to order by
Coll. Van Cleve, Chairman OF the County
Central Committee.
On motion, Capt. Matthews was elected
Chairman, and n. Baum, Secretary.
Nomination of delegates to attend the
Republican County Convention being in
order, the following gentlemen were placed
in nomination: Messrs. Ike Froman, Ii
Ramsey, n d Humphrey, Conn, G f
Simpson. Cllas Wolvertou, d III Thomp-
son, w Propst, Sam Miller, Coll Van
Cleve, n Bond, David Fronlan, Il Romine.
A b Morris. G w Gray, J II Foster, d 1
Wallace, L. Finn, S Froman, n Baum, S
L Young.
The vote was by ballot, the candidates
receiving the highest number of votes cast
to be declared the choice of tue Conven-
ton, and resulted i'll the election of the toll
lowing named delegates:
Ike Fropan, \ Humphrey, r Conn,
G F Simpson, c Z Wolyerton, d NJ
| Thompson, j w Propst, \ Bond, d Froman
and G W Gray.
On motion, Cilas. w Wolyerton was declared
the choice of the Convention for the office
of Justice of the Peace, and .. W. War
rem for Constable.
The Convention was largely attended,
and very enthusiastic. Albany pecinct
will give greatly increased Republican
majority in June for the Republican ticket.
! Remember that.
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TLe Primary at LebanOn-TIEe GranGe 9
Influence weather

LEBANON, April II, 1876.
ED. REGISTER: legal voters of Leb-
anon precinct met on the 18th inst. ~
strong. and were in running order when
we came in, reading up the ballot for dele
gates, the result of which was the election
of Messrs. Wassom, Smith, Pike, Powell
and Marshall, all No. one men and sterling
farmers.
Mr.. S. II. Claughton received the nomi-
nation TOR J. p, and Mr.. j. o. Roland for
Constable.
This is the best turnout ever known ut
precinct meeting here. and means business.
Already the Democrats have given up Leb-
will be spared on the part of the delegates
to select the best men i'll the county, for
we have them, and if they can be placed in
nomination we stand IA good show to elect
them. Our meeting was harmonious,
| pleasant and satisfactory.
a marked improvement is noticeable in
| the business qualifications of our farmers
in this vicinity, owing to the education re-
ceiyed i'll the Grange organization. We
are glad to see this, and to know the fact
that. although farmer, ga man 5 a man
for a that
The weather is quite discouraging, ant
some are becoming alarmed on that ac
count. and we would be, were it not for tht
never falling promise that seed time ant
harvest, day and night, shall continue unit
the end of time. Let lis plead the fulfill
ment of the promise, expecting that it vii
come, and use more diligence in the tin,
that may be given, and trust the balance
Respectfully yours, IL.
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selO r.recincG Convention.
scao. April 10, 1876.

S0o. April 10, 1876.
ED. REGISTER The Republicans of
Scio precinct met at the City Hall, in Scio,
on Saturday, April 18th, and were called to
order by J. B. Irvine.
On motion, D. kirkpatrick was chosen
Chairman, and A. Bond Secretary.
The following persons were selected to
attend the Republican County Convention
to be held at Albany on Wednesday,
April 26:
Everything went of in good order, the
best of feeling prevailing. On motion,
adjourned. ID. KIRKPATRICK, Ch.
A. BOND, Sec.
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BOUND FOR THE EAsT.-Dr. Geo. w.
Gray now anticipates leaving this city on
q health and business trip to the Eastern
States, on or about the first of May next.
Those of his patrons wishing his profession
al services, should call at once, or previous
to the above time. The DIR. expects to be
absent about three months. 30
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Choice City Property
E1r sa1oa

III IS offerfng his property in Albany for sale.
consisting of a good residence. fOcsafed handy.
m d near tire business part or the city, with two
lots IN block 23, fronting to the north Third
sfreet and tn the west on Caiipooia. The lofs
IA a good barn and other outbuildings, besides
4 el1r1ica lot OF bearing fruit trees and grape
vines. with q fence built between the two lots,
fornfne nice little garden spot, which is IN
Extra condition for gardening. Possession Civ
an soon afFer sale.
Any information given at the residence of
j. NJ. BEACH,
or as he IS generally known, Nit. Beach.
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DISSOLVED -Messrs. Z. s. Merrill and
L. NJ. Putnam have dissolved partnership
Mr.. E. S. Merrill having sold his interest
in the business to Jesse Merrill, and the
firm name will Hereafter read Putnam 8
Co. For particulars read ad. under head
of ..new today
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NOTICE.

ITO THE LADIES OF ALBANY AND yIlIN-
ity: Mrs. Upham and Mrs. Grubb have
opened Il dressrluking shop. one door west of
FoX's store, ana arc now prepared to do any
and all kinds OF Indies work with ncatncss and
dispatch.
Mrs. Upham is a thorough and accomplished
tresslnaker, having been IN the business more
try and be convinced. Thankful for past fil-
yors, we ask a continuance OF the same
MISS ISOI.DS ard MRS. GRUBB. ut the
same place, have Il stock of Fancy Goods, and
useful aud ornamental goods for ladies' wear,
which they VIII sell at low rates.
They do all kinds OF stamping ON short notice
at reasonable terms. Also. agents for the StIni-
fary Corset-the most fashionable and best III
Give call.
Albany, Feb. Is, '76~22N3
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Tile steamer Alice took 'squite Jew or
of our citizens mp to Corvallis, to hear Prof.
White and class in the beautiful oratorio OF
Esther, to be rendered for the benefit Of
the NJ. E. Church of that city last night
Thursday. April 20.
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SIIsIrAP.-Our friend Mr.. d. G. Nelson
while cutting out work for tinwHrs on,
Wednesday, unfortunately mashed of the
end of the index finger Of the right hand
by gettingit caught inthe machine fewas-
. handling
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FROM JNDIANA.-A. Wheeler, ESQ.,,
from South Bend, Indiana, an old and ex-
pcricnccd newspaper man. arrived IN this:
city the first OF the week. on visit to-
relatives. Mr.. Wheeler has brOthers>
,Almon, at Shedd, and another, Gus.s av
Salem.
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POSTPONED to the illness of D.
d. G. p, Bro. Walton, of Eugene. Harris
burg Encampment No. 2. /. o. O. F-,-
was not instituted last Monday rs was
the calculation when we issued the last
REGISTER. AS soon as Bro. Walton re-
covers, the new Enclmpment will be put
III running order.
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j. b. Titus, of Titus Bros, took the
morning express for Portland yesterday,
calculating to be in time for the the Frisco
steamer adervtised TO sail yesterday after
noon. Jeenls goes to lay in new stock OF
iewelry, etc. Success, and safe return
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RUFFLNG--A fine stock. Suitings,
new, beautiful and cheap. Prints, neat,
tasty and attractive. Also, cash in ex-
change for Eggs, Butter, Coin. Gold Notes,
and ssotber truck. = at highest market rates.
a. WHEEL .ER, Shcdd.
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PROSPECTING PARTY.--A party is being
made up for the purpose of prospecting for
the precious metals in Southeastern Ore
gon. About half the party is made up.
There are about twenty-five names sub
scribed, each of whom propose to give
$50, to aid in starting the party. There if
to be meeting at the Court House in this
city ON Saturday, May 18th. for the pur-
pose OF. securing further aid, SO as to put
the prospecting party on good footing.
All citizens who have desire to aid in thi'
enterprise, and TO share irl whatever may
be developed by the party, are invited te
be at chat meeting and make their desire
known.
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special Notices. .

s-1 Cash paid forEggs, at J. Ffeiscii--
ner's, corner of First and Brcadalbln,
streets. ctr
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Bg Ifyou want to buy the latest Style,
of lady's Rubber Boots, go-to Jake Fleisch-
ncr's, on First and Broadalbfn streets 6tff
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In Every Town and Village persons may
be found who have been saved from death
from consumption by Hale's Honey or
Horehouud and Tar.
Pixies Toothaciie Drops cure in one
minute. %
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Tlie departure OF Prot. Cathey leaves tlis.
n. E. Sunday School without cllorristerc.
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PUBLIc ScHooLs.-Next Monday the
Spring term of our public schools COM
mence. Mr.. j. L. Gilbert, one of the best
educators in the State, takes charge Of the
Central School, rice i. J. Sites, resigned
+. p. SiIer takes the place of J. +. Royse,
resigned, as principal of the Dixie s:hool,
while E. o. Hyde has secured Air. Siler's
place.
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OREGON PIONEER AssocIATIoN.-By the
kindness of MFR. j. Henry Brown, Record
ing Secretary, we are in receipt of the
transactions of the third annual reunion
of the Oregon Pioneer Association. 1t is a
neatly printed pamphlet of ss pages, and
in addition to the transactions of the socie-
ty, contains the addresses of Hons. M. p.
Deadly, y. w. Nesmith, Geo. p. Holman,
ex-Gov. Geo. L. Curry, aud biography
of Col. Jos. L. Meek. 1t is an interesting
and valuable little volume, and We prize it
accordingly.
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BoRN-Tn this city, April 7th, to the
wife of E. S. Merrill, daughter.
On the 18th. two miles east of this city,
to the wife Of 81. Weed, a daughter.
On the 18th, six miles south, to the wife
of Mr.. Hamilton, daughter.
On the 14th, eight miles south, to the
wife of Lafe Smith. son.
On the 18th, six miles northeast, to the
wife OF A. Sharp. son.
On the same date, one mile east, to the
wife Of Chas. Smith, son.
In this city, on the Goth, to the wife O
Jno. Foshay, a son.
Several precincts yet to hear from.
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ton is that the Republican primaries
throughout the county were much more
largely attended last Saturday than for
years, and the belief seems to prevails all
over the county that, with good, sounds
ticket, we can carry the county in june
Let all work to that end.
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CALL AND SEE HIM.-Mr. ID. G.. Nelson
is the gentleman who bought out NJ. S.
Depew. and who will hereafter keep full
stock of stoves, tinware, pumps, etc., at
the stand on First street between Ferry
and Broadalbin. Mr.. Nelson is one of the
best In the decks a good workman, a
genial. wholesouled gentlemen, who will
be pleased to see you and sell you goods
just as cheap as they can be sold for. Try
him hubble OBJ times. See ad in this
issue.
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THE LADIES AID SOCIETY.-We learn
from the Treasurer Of the above Society
that, during the month of March last, there
was paid out of the treasury, for the relief
of those in need of assistance in our midst,
the sum of rhirty-seven dollars and seventy
five cents. The Society has balance on
hand of $144 so. Whenever case of de-
serving need is made know to the officers
of the Society, immediate help IS provided.
Many deserving poor are blessing the
thoughtful kindness of the Society.
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658 ACRES :
Large and Valuable Tract OF
Farming Land for Sale.

THREE HUNDRED ACRES OF plow land, 200
4 of which IS rich bottom land. On the prem
ises are fair buildings, House, barn, gFslnary,
sheds etc; also good bearing orchard of fruit
trees 200 acres Of the very best pasture land /;
so acres of timber land, ash and maple, tile best
of farming land when cleared. A never failing
stream of vater.runs through the farm. There
Is also splendid quarry of limerick on the
place, I1rosEosfnced by experts rock. Eour
hundred acres under fence. 1t Is one of the
most desaEable and cheapest farms in Douglas
county, lying Il miles from the o. & G. railroad
At Oakland For particulars as to price, ETC.,
arfsly. in this city, to
Albany, May u. 1875
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ELooUENr EXTRACT. -.It It's gratifying
to trace tie clear current of historical tes--
timony from its inspired source down the
ages, and mark the sweep of its flow, as it
bears to us the Ilallowed assurance that In
fant Baptism is of God.'' From the work
of Rev. N. Doane on Infant Baptism
Price 75 cents. For sale by w. r. Biaine..
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FAIR TIsrE.-The Leap year party last
Friday evening was an enjoyable occasion
to most Of tue participants.
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T1ae FIRST Principle.
HARK1snuRe. April 10, 1876.

HARRISBURG, April 10, 1876.
ED. REGISTER by your permission ]
viii now proceed to give you the first
principle in penmanship, as demonstrated
at Liverpool, by "a sweet young sprig of
law, fresh from the Harrisburg court of
justice. The circumstances are rs follows /:
The young 'ssweety,'' thinking himself
far enough away from Albany that he
need not act dignified. concluded he would
teach writing school, being assured that
he was well qualified, having had ten years
practice scratching with the chickens. So,
after due notice, he met the youngsters of
the village for the purpose of organizing
his school. After settling the noisy young
sters so that big .'I'' could be heard he
grappled a piece OF chalk, and, with digni-
fled air, approached the blackboard with
this declaration 81 will now give you
the first principle Almost instantly
whiz went the chalk around halt circle !;
but 10! there was no visible impression.
s'Sweety'' looked astounded; but with
revived energy he tried again, without
satisfactory result, at which all the hood
lutns simultaneously roared out, ssgive us
the first principle.'' 'iSweety," in an
agonizing manner, exclaimed, in accents
sufficiently loud TO be heard above the din
of the noisy crowd, ~ aeiH make that first
principle on bust With fixed determi-
nation, and smile indicative of success,
he once more vigorously applied the chalk,
which was answered only by the deafening
shouts of ''give us the first principal
The simple fact was that one of the hood
lnms had applied meat-rind to the black
board. LIVERPOOL CORRESPONDENT.
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I.IDBIE E. IRVINE, See'y.

SASTIAM BRIpGEs.-In the matter of the
petition for bridge across the Santiam,
the Court decided not to extend aid at
present. The reasons for Withholding
aid were: there were two sites selected,
the friends of each being about equally li-
vided, showing that two bridges would
have to be built or endless bitterness would
result; Marion county will extend aid to
to but one bridge; from the showing the
Ceurt could not decide which site would
accommodate the largest number, therefore
they turn the whole matter oyer to the
new Board of Commissioners to be elected
for June.
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A CLOSE CALL.-Adrian Comley, aged
about nineteen, son of Mr.. j. B. Comley,
of this city, on Tuesday afternoon attempt-
ed to cross the Willamette from near the
saw mill IN skiff. When but few rods
from the shore one of the rowlocks broke,
letting the boat drift against the boom for
holding the logs belonging to the mill. In
attempting to stop the boat by catching
hold of a rope attached to the boom, the
boat was capsized, throwing Adrian into
the swift running waters. The young man
caught hold of the rope as SOON as he came
to the surface, holding ON with DEATH
grip until he WAS rescued by parties who
obtained another boat at Pierce's ferry,
some distance above. When taken from
the water Adrian was pretty well exhaust
ed, and it was with some difficulty he was
brougiit-to.
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HIGH WATER.-The Willamette has
been on the rampage during the week,
overflowing the bottom lands on the oppo-
side of the river from this city, creating no
little trouble and loss. So tar Mr.. Perry
w. Sphinx seems to be the heaviest loser,
the water having fioated off several hum
dred cords of wood he had piled up over
there. The Calipooia has also been up,
the loss off quite an amount of cord wood
each. Mr.. C. c. Kuhn, who owns farm
between the Calipooia and Willamette
rivers, west of the city. reports losing
eighteen head of Angora goats, valued at
abour $500. Others have doubtless lost
stock over in the bottoms.
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ExcuRsn FAILURE.-we are informed
thar the Odd Fellows have failed to obtain
the promise of steamboat with which to-
excursil ON the 26th. and therefore win not
probably celebrate the 57th anniversary Of
Odd Fellowship i'll that way. This wilt
certainly be a great disappointment to a.
large number of the membership both here,-
Corvallis and Harrisburg. Disappointment
is the lot of all.
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Mrs. s. a. Johns Is rushed with business.
Gail and see her elegant selections ID the
way Of millinery, etc.
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HANDSOME Mcfarland has e
massive stock of stoves, tin, shectiron and
copperware, pumps, etc, always on hand,-
to which he has lately been making large
additions. Among other novelties just
rec, i've, we notice some eleg, INT spit o'is,
that are just way up-really ornamental
as well as useful. Call at Mes aud take a
look at one of the largest and most exceli-r
ent assortments you ever saw anywhere.