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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

At ON. finn. il WAS thouoat that all
th... who married ON Tr,rtI.,ys and
THURSDAYS worlJ La b.,,,v Amour
the Romans no marri.st wa, cello
brltcd without nm a1gurv being first
consulted.
In the middle ao., if was considered
AN jil.omen If the bridal party. in going
to fine rhur,b met 81 moi,l, nri,,t emf
dog. lizard or serpent: while all would
nnconrteraJ
Il is Iuckv if the initials of q welded
couple sueli word.
In fine snuth of EupIund II is sail to
be- uulurl,y for Il bride 70 look i'm fine
GLASS after She is COMPLETELY dressed
befor, She goes to cbur.h. So Glove
or some Other article is rut ON ofter th,
last look has been taken nj fine mirror
Grey horses Mt a wedding are lurkv.
II is sunnosod to he unlncky if Il wife
doesn't vren ON her weddiug dav. In
scotland il is considered nm uuboppy
ONION if a connie are disonnointrJ IN
o,1tinr married ON fine day first fixed
for tbo purpose.
In tha Isla of Man II is believed that
II lhHareH SVod h'"ilh To carry S'lt III
me n"[Hel ""'n gong 10 ne lH"rI''"'
AZ iiuIll' IS cohSldered uhIucAY 10 go
IN az one door ana 80 o"i AZ "ho'Her
"IGn person St'' married,
" noeNet goes I" HI'tP INST on inc
Wedding hlSh' VIII 'l' AfS'
u mere Is an od1 hUhner ol euuISllS
the succeeding twelve months.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31

Lord Salisbury and his suite had 60
rooms at Berlin.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-10-31
EDWARD FRisoIE

Anderson. Shasta Co Cal
T. $ Send postage stamp for 'lur
t1t.d p7p,r containing luiurmati"n
l..ut Shasta county and these lauds
ara sat advertised BOO This paper
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Congress has passed what is known as the
timber culture act, which il intended to en-
courage the growth of timber upon prairies.
1t provides that any head of family or
member who has arrived at the age of 21
years, who shall plant protect, or keep in
healthy growing condition for years 10
acres Of timber trees thereon, not being
more than four feet apart each way, on any
quarter section of any of the public lands Of
the United States, or acres on any legal
subdivision of so acres; or two and one
half acres on any legal subdivision Of forty
acres, or one-eight part of any fractional
subdivision of land less than forty acres,
shall be entitled to patent for the whole
ofa quarter section, or of such legal sub
division Of eighty or forty acres or fraction.
al subdivision of less than forty acres, as
the case may be, at the expiration of said
eight years, on making proof of such fact by
not less than two credible witnesses provid-
ed, that not more than one quarter Of any
section shall be thus granted, and that no
person shall make more than one entry un-
der the provisions Of this act, unless fraction
al subdivisions Of less than forty acres are
entered, which, in the aggregate, shall not
exceed one quarter section.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
THE ARMY BILL.

Washington, May 1O.-The army bill has
been finally agreed upon, and will be early
reported. The bill proposes to reduce the
number of regiments from FORTY to twenty.
six. The democrats fixed the number at
twenty, but have yielded six in favor of the
claims of the republicans of the committee.
The total number of men In the army is re-.
duced from twenty-five thousand to twenty
thousand. This rearrangement will leave a
large number of officers with no occupation,
and they are to be allowed to retire volun.
tarily. Tho president is authorized to con.
stitute board to consist of three major
generals of the army who will examine into
and report upon the organization of the
different branches of the armv and make
their report to the president by the 1st day
of December next, which report will be sub.
mitted to congress, after which no new ap.
pointments or nominations shall be made
in any department in the military service
until authorized by Law. The method of
appointing non commissioned officers 10 TO
be rigorous, and contsmp.ates . board of
i've officers of high rank to be appointed
annually BY department commanders to
consider the recommendation Of regimental
cemmanders No officer shall be detailed
for staff duty who shall net have served at
least i've yea1 in the line of the army, and
no detail shall be for longer term than
four years. Officers who shall have served
for fsrty five years % such, shall be placed
upon the retired list. A feature of the bill
which will attract attention Is the section
TO occompany troops % laundresses,
soldiers wife performs that function. The
nf nfY3HAraS Il fo11o~a.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

earth is 40 impreg1ated with iron - to
present . red color. This is especially no.
tiosable in the buttea, which being slate
red OR brown hue at the base, deepen in tint
- you ascend, till at the summit they pre-.
sent 4 bright red color.
The buttes Of the plains are . very pecu-
liar formation. Nothing resembling them
10 seen in the eastern states. They are not,
" many suppose, simply hills or ordinary
elevations ofthe land. They are quite reg
ular in formation, presenting generally :
pyramidal shape, and like 90 many pyramids
rising abruptly from the face of the earth.
l noticed some Of them in this connection,
and judged that in area of base and cross
section they were about the size Of the great
pyramid Of Egypt, but were not 20 high,
presenting somewhat the probable appear.
ance Of the great pyramid centuries hence,
when hundred feet worn from its summit
shall have fallen, and the debris, filling up
the steps create plain surfaces Of the sides,
which being covered with vegetation will
give the pyramid the appearance Of huge
natural mound Of earth.
These mounds are rarely if ever seen
alone they are sometimes found in groups
of three or more, but more frequently ex.
tending in . line far across the country.
Ascending one and from its summit view
ing the illimitable expanse to the right and
left, and beholding q far as the eye can
reach the apparently endless line of red
SUBMITS, fills the mind with conception Of
the infinite before unknown, and sets the
Imagination at work oonjuring up phantoms
of the past aud vainly endeavoring to COM
prehend that which must ever be involved
in utter obscuritv.
At a distance Of some fifty miles from this
pest is coal bed which was burning year
ago last January and il still burning. When
first noticed the coal was in flames, which
have now disappeared, but considerable
volume of smoke 10 continually rising, the
ecent Of which may be detected for long
distance.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
Forge allowances have been stricken out,

Forage allowances have been stricken out,
the fuel allowance has been reduced one
half and the allowance for, quarters to the
same extent. These several reductions will
aggregate . reduction in pay Of about 20 pr
providing for reduction from forty to thir-
ty.tvo regimsnts retaining the number Of
enlisted men at the present number Of q, 900.
He would also make some modif cations in
the halPs provisions for the reduction in al.
lowancss for feed and quarters. The follow
ing is the section providing for the retire
meat Of officers with allowances Of nav ac-
cording to the term Of service: That the
president be, and be il hereby authorized in
his discretion, honorably to disch ,rgs from
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Mr.. Dunnell's house bill to provide for
the publication of land contest notices pass.
ed the house last Friday. 1t provides that
contest notices be published in newspaper
In the county in which the land is located
and if no paper is published in that county,
then in the one published nearest the scene
of the contest. A synopsis Of the bill, as
published in the Record, indicates that no
attention is paid to land district boundar-
ies-a newspaper ia an adjoining district.
If 1t be nearer than newspaper in the dis.
trict being the legal medium Of publica.
ton
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

The house of representatives has adopted
joint resolution authorizing the secretary
of war to issue to the territories, On the re-
quisition of q governor, arms not to exceed
In number one thousand stand to each terri
tory, together with fifty rounds of amnuni-
tion to each gun. These arms are to be Of
. pattern discarded by the army and no
governor is to make requisition unless he
can chow the absolute necessity for arms
tor the protection of people and property
from hostile Indians.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

VEGErINE.-When the blood becomes lifeless
and stagnant, either from change Of weather or
Of climate. want Of exercise, irregular diet, or
the blood, carry of the putrid Mlnlors. cleanse
the stomach, regulate the bowels, and impart a
tone Of vigor to the whole body.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Yesterday was the day fixed for action in
the house on the bill for the transfer of the
Indian bureau. but as the nllibustsring &C.
tion of the republicans forced an adjourn
ment, 1t did not come up and is liable to be
still further delayed by the investigating
resolutions.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
Che Daily 3ress aud 9ukutsiau.
yAMkro DAKOTA.
"Wednesday Evening, May IS, 1873
The Daily Press and Dakotaian
1Sy PUBLISHED
EVERY EVENING EXCEPTING SUNDAYS

The bill fixing compensation Of United
States attorneys, which has been reported
70 the house. compels oil district attorneys
% turn their fees into the treasury, and fixes
their compensation at stated figures.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
vEGET|NE
For Dropsy.

CENTRAL FALLS, Il. l., Oct. I9. 1877.
DIR. H. r. STEVENS
ytf for
with Dr0psy, under the doctors care. He said
1t was Water between the Heart and Liver.
the Vegetne In fact, was growing worse.
have tried many remedies they did not help
me. Vegetine Is the medicine for Dropsy be-
have taken thirty bottles in all. l am perfectly
well-never felt better. No one can feel more
than do.
Iam dear sir, gratefully yours,
A. d. WHEELER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
vEGET|NE
For Kidney Complaint and
Nervous Debility.

ISLESBORO, Me-, Dec. q, l8it.
Mn. STEVENS -
Dear Sir:--I had had a cough. for eighteen
years. when commenced taking the Vegetine.
was very low; my system was debilitated by
very nerrous-cough bad. lungs sore. When
had taken one bottle found it was helping me
it has helped my cough, and it strengthens me.
found anything like the Vegetine. know it is
every thing it Is recommended to be.
Mrs. A. j. PENDLETON.
VEGETINE is nourishing and strengthening
tie system aes e1 %poS
cretions ; and arouses the whole system to action.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

headache, as arrangement of the circulating sys.
TEN. Of the digestive organs, Of the nervous sys-
TEN, Sc. vegetine can be said to be a sure REM
directly upon tie various causes Of this " COM ON:
plant, Nervousness, Indigestion, Costiveness,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Bliousness, &c. Try
the Fegetinc. You will never regret It.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Personal,

Mrs. DR.. w. P. Rodefer and family,
who have been spending several
weeks visiting in the city, left yester-
day for their home at Cleveland.
Messrs. George Gurley and Charley
Patterson, who have been operating
the branch line of railroad between
Cleveland and Chattanooga since the
enforcement Of the quarantine regu-
lstions, came up Sunday night and
will take their runs on the line.
hir. Ed. r. Hays, of Washington
city, clerk in the Postoffice Depart
meBt, is in the city spending a few
days visiting friends.
Dir. John NJ. Bishop, after spending
several weeks at home recuperating
his health, left last night returning to
Washington, ID. G..
Mr.. James McCallum, formerly a
business man OF this city, now oil
Macon, Ga, arrived on yesterday
evenings train and is stopping with
his hrother-in-law, DR.. Carson.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
PESCILETrEs.
remarkable weather /!

Such remarkable weather.
The old-time enthusiasm and excite
ment over elections seems to have
been lost sight Of
What has become Of the chestnut
crop? There was scarcely a chestnut
to be found in the market or on the
Square yesterday.
The refugees from the fever districts
still continue to flock back to their
homes, and the trains western bound
are all the time well crowded.
Information received from Chatta-
nooga by last nights train is to the
effect that there were no deaths yes
terdayr but three new cases Of yellow
fever were developed, two Of which
were among refugees just returned.
Mr.. E. Akers authorizes US to say
that if anybody is not satisfied with
the result OF yesterdays election just
come around to his mammoth store
on Gay street and they can be satisfied
without any difficulty.
The Chattanooga Times, after hav-
ing been cut down to q half sheet on
account of the epidemic for period OF
40 days, reappears with yesterday
mornings issue, restored to its usual
size, resuming the taking of the tele-
graphic dispatches and otherwise get
ting back to its former self. We con-
graduate the editor and hands for
their pluck, and wish them abundant
sncPess.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
The Time to Buy.

Mr.. E. A. Akers has now on hand
the largest stock of general merchan-
disc he has ever had, and he is selling
these goods at great bargains. Many
Of the goods belong to other parties
who are compelled to sell, hence they
will go for whatever they will bring,
Ladies will do well to examine his
stock before purchasing, as they can
surely get bargains.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Fresh Oysters, by the Quart
and Can, at KERN'S.
Supreme Court.

In the Supreme Court yesterday the
docket of Monroe county was taken
up, and a good many causes disposed
OF by Argument. The Loudon county
docket will be taken up and a few
causes heard to-day.
The court will hear no more causes
after Friday OF this week, and it is
proposed to adjourn next Tuesday, the
18th inst, till court in course.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
pe,erRa.ter,s In Headquarters

For the Largest and Finest stock of cI-
CARS, TOBACCO, MEERsGHAUMa and other
PIPES, and anything in the SMOKERS
LINE at LOWEST prices, 81 96 Gay street,
mex. % Hone & Miller.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Chattanooga Commercial Sunday ::
According 10 reports in the office of
the Register of Vital Statistics there
have been 129 deaths from yellow
fever since the epidemic began out Of
443 cases. OF these deaths 50 were
among the white people and 80 among
the p0TOrpd
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Fall Goods "a MRS. Kate Dallas.

OfFaII Goods at MRS. Kate Dallas.
Mrs. Kate Dallas has just received her
new Fall Goods, beautiful line, and she
says she never bought goods SO cheap be-
fore. They are going rapidly
THE DRESS MAKING DEPARTMENT
Is still presided over by Miss. s. V. Davis,
who always guarantees fit. Select your
goods and leav your orders at once.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Election Returns.

There are enough voting places
heard from to determine the result and
we hope every one will start to market
this morning with the determination
to buy their supplies from
DAWES & JACKSON.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
\ GOOD der.tandIng

Have all they that get their Boots and
Shoes made at E. A. Hackworth's, on
Union street. He does first-class work
low down for cash. Don't fail to see
him before giving out your orders.
novSd6t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Rneaded Biscuits.

Put two teaspoonfuls Dooley's Yeast
Powder in a quart Of -four; rub into
this two tablespoons of lard, with a
little salt, and add enough sweet milk
10 make 8 stiff dough. Knead well for
five or six minutes, roll thin, cut into
biscuits, and bake delicate brown.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
For Rent.

A small House and Grounds, and Out
Buildings suitable for Market Garden, or
Dairy, ten miles from Knoxville. Inquire
Of. E. Dean Dow, at Central Agency.
noy6Itf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

QUERY: Why will men smoke
common tobacco, when they can buy
Msrburg Bros. Seal Of North Caro-
Ina, at he same price ?' feb6dlyeod
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

POstpOnement of Annual Meeting.
In accordance with the desire of many OF
the largest nonresident stockholders of the
Knoxville and Ohio Railroad Company,
who are now unable to come to Knoxville
in consequence of the prevalence of the
yellow fever at other points, it is deemed
proper to postpone the annual meeting of
the stockholders from the 8th of October to
TUESDAY THE 26TH DAY OF November,
1878, in order that as full an attendance SIS
practicable may be secured.
JEo. l.. Moses,
oct4d.d Secy, Treas'r and Sup't.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children. 1t corrects acldlty OF
the stomach, relieves lDfnd chotte, regulates
the bowels, cures dyseatery and dtGrrheG,
whether arising from teething or otneE
causes. An old and well-tried remedy, 70
cents bottle. mrh1Sd&w12ms
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Yesterdays RESULT.

Unusually Slim Turn. out and 1.-the
or No Interest Manifested.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
CITY ITEMS.

MAY be You Are Not Satisfied With
Yesterdays Elections.
Come to my Store on Gay street, and l
will sell you Blankets, Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions and Fancy
Goods cheap. And if you have anything
to sell bring it to me and will give you
the cath for it. E. A. AKERs,
Gay street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

A large No. 10 envelope, containing
number Of accounts OF this Office. The
public are warned against paying any
Of the accounts except to the regular
collectors Of this office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

A Mixture OF Tickets and Party Lines
Scarcely DfscernRbIe.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

The Oldest but last improved. The E.
Howe Sewing Machine. S. P. ANGEL,
nov3d6t City Agent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Go and see the finest Stove in. the
world the " EARLY BREAKFAST" at
HAWKINS, Butt, DEPUE & Co.'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
REHOVAL

OF l.. G. HiIIeF's Saddle and Harnes
Factory.
To the Temple Block, West Side Market
Square, near to the City Hall. A rapid in>
crease of bu-iness has compelled me to pro-
cure larger house. 1 give my personal
attention to all work done in my factory
and employ none but first class mechanics.
All my lCork is Hand Made. No machine
work Allwork warranted, and from 10
to % per cent. cheaper than the same goods
can be bought in the State.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
The Champion Monitor

Get one Of those beautiful Fire Sets,
st Hawkins, Butt, DePue & Co.'s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Try Hudiburg's Mexican Ho
Pickles, the finest relish ever made.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Leads the Stove trade as the finest and
most improved Coal Stove made.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

III ouk, samseI and Baker Certainly
Elected.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
B7fEiIneFy
Coal Creek Cool

HEADQUARTERS for STYLISH GOODS and
owest prices. at A. D. DUNBAR's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
A Perfect ReautY,

The new Howe Sewing Machine runs
LIGHT and noiseless, S P. ANGEL.
noy3d6E City Agent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

The Best Coal Creek Cool is furnished
by the Anderson county Coal Company.
Leave orders at the office on Church street
or the ward on Broad street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Leave your orders for the best Goa
Creek Coal, st Peter keTn's. oct3Udtt
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Large Stock and lowest prices, at Dun
BARS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

AnnuhE NODNtHkIUE Wi otUNAkAUhNaNN =
Postponed Until Wednesday,
November 27ah. 1875.
OFFICE OF EAST TENNESSEE,
VIRGINIA & GEORGIA r. r. COMPANY,
Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 50, 1873.
At the request of many of the largest
stockholders residing beyond the limits of
the State, who can not safely reach Knox
Vile in consequence of the prevalence of
yellow fever at other points, and in view
of the fact, that it is always desirable to
have as large an attendance of stockholders
as possible it is deemed proper, to post
pone the regular meeting called for the 9th
inst, until Wednesday, November 9th,
1873. JAMES G. MITCHELL,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
For sale,

A most desirable residence on Broad
street, opposite the Asylum. Terms rea-
sonable. Apply to DR.. j. 7. Levi, or Geo.
Washington. sep3dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Close Vote Between Bearden HT
MabTy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
Millinery

Buy your MILLINERY at DUNBAR's
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
HIiIlIneI
still Ahead.

New Goods every week, at DUNBAR
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
FRESH ARRIVAL

Choice Eating Apples, at
IOCKE's
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06
RUCHINGs AND Bows.

Ladies, you have never had as pretty Ruch-
ings and Bows as we can show you.
Coaretes at &c., or 15C. PSF dozen, worth % cents
Coarees at &c., or 25C per dozen worth 10 cents EACH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

New choice Leaf Lard, at Ignaz Fanz's s
at Wholesale or retail. oct30dl0t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1878-11-06

Lumber! Lumber!! Lumber!!
All kinds of Building Lumber, and
Walnut Lumber always on hand at my
yard on Crozier street. Reasonable prices.
may31d6m PAT, CAIN.