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The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

MORE TALL 0ATs.-The Baltimore Sun of
of Tuesday says Mr.. John Emmit, of the
thirteenth district of Baltimore county, has
sent to this Office bundle Of oats, the aver
age height of the stalks being feet 80 inches
with well-hlled heads more than one foot in
length.
On the same day Mr.. George A. Flickin-
ger, of Taneytown, sent us some oats meas
uring 8 feet inches, with heads 15I inches
long. He says These oats we're taken from
my farm in Middleburg district, the field con-
tains 10 acres and the oats will average feet
inches. No fertilizer has been used; it was
limed II years ago; no manure applied at the
time of seeding.
From Anon Allgire, near Patapsco, a stalk
measuring feet inches.
Mr.. John Bankert, of Cranberry Valley,
also sent us specimen of his oats. They
were 6 feet inches high, and are fair aver
age of his field. We commisserate our friends
of Baltimore county.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

On Saturday last party of men, under
the direction of Major L. A. Anderson,
the Fish Commissioner, put 100000 min
now shad in the Delaware river, just be-
low Trenton Falls, and on Tuesday 1OO,-
600 were put in the same place. The
young fry is hatched at Milford, on the
banks of the river, the spawn being
placed in the Matching boxes and in three
days they are Matched. They are then
put in cans and taken to the place where
they are to be started out in life as re-
spOnsible young shad
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION OF
STUDENTS -OF ROTH SEXES

NOTICE is hereby given that CoNPErI-
~ TIVE examination will be held in the
office of the Board of Public School Commits
sioners, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m, on
MONDAY, july 22d, 1878, for the purpose of
selecting two students to occupy State Schol-
arships, one at st. Johns and the other in
Western Maryland College. The applicants
for St. Johns viii be males; but for w. NJ
College FEMALES as well as males may com
pete; and to those two successful competitors
Boarding, Tuition, and all other College Ex-
penses will be furnished free of cost to the
students, provided they shall have the appro-
baton of the Senator who represents Carroll
county IN the State Senate, and whose ap-
proyal it is advisable to procure before engag-
ing in the examination.
JOSEPH N. NEWSON. Examiner.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

A young lady sitting at her own door
at Avondale, Ohio, was instantly killed
Thursday by pistol shot fired by some
unknown person. 4 sad result of the
reckless use of firearms in celebrating the
Fourth fully. Twenty-Five fires occurred
at San Francisco within the twenty four
hours devoted to the celebration in that
city.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

Pratt, os;ler at the Wilson House, in this CITY.
was kicked on the neck and chin by horse
he was grooming, sustaining injuries from
which it is probable death will ensue. The
horse was a strange one, having been traded
for that morning. DR.. Billingslea sewed up
the severe cash on the neck and rendered
other necessary medical assistance. The un.
fortunate sufferer seemed to be recovering
slowly until about noon on Thursday, when
his face became terribly eontorted, resulting
in the loss of speech. lie was conveyed to
the Aims House on Thursday evening, but at
last accounts there was no hope of his recov-
cry. Mr.. Pratt is about forty-fve years old,
and has been in the employ of Mr.. Wilson
for seven years.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

A melancholy accident occurred in
Philadelphia, proving fatal, to Mr.. VIM.
Mellors. His son, aged twelve, was anus
ing himself in discharging single barrel
cartridge pistol. Just as he was ready to
discharge his father approached him to
induce him to put away the weapon aud
get fireworks instead. The boy ut that
moment pulled the trigger, and the charge
entered his fathers abdomen, causing
death soon after.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
NOTICE.

HNHE undersigned hereby gives notice to
i the public that he has given note pay
able to the Security Lightning Rod Company,
of Canton, Ohio, for the sum of one hundred
and twenty-five dollars, dated June 7th, 1878,
at sixteen months, and hereby cautions all
persons from negotiating said note as he will
not pay the same, for the reason that he has
received no value therefor.
JACOB NEARING.
Taneytown, June is, 1873 june22- 3ta
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

The sixty-third anniversary of the battle
of Waterloo occurred on the 18th ult.
There are in England 43 survivors who
held commissions, % of whom are still
drawing full or half pay, while Is have
retired altogether. Among the former are
two Field Marshals, Sir William Rowan,
who was Captain at Waterloo, and Sir
Charles Yorke. OF those still in service
there are also IL Generals, 2 Colonels,
2 Captains, 5 Lieutenants and Surgeons.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
Notice to Creditors.
NO. 1926 EQUITY.

NO. 1926 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
William P. Maulsby, Trustee. VS.. Henry S.
Davis and Drusilla S. Davis his wife.
Office is hereby given to all the Credi-
IN tors of Henry S. Davis who were such
prior to the 10th of September, 1875, the date
of the deed of trust in the above cause, to file
their claims, duly proven and authenticated,
with the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Car
roll county, on or before the Sd day of Sep
tember, A. d, 1878.
J. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
june 22-4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
Notice 10 Creditors.


NO 1904 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John K. Pfeiffer, Trustee, vs. Amos Williams
and Louisa c. Williams his wife.
NOTICE IS hereby given to ali the credi-
~ tors of Amos Williams, who were such
prior to the 22d day of December, 1877, the
date of tlse deed of trust in the above cause.
to file their claims duly proven and authenti-
Gated, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Carroll county, on or before the 9th day Of
August, A. ID. 1878.
j. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
june l5-4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
CHAS. BILLINGSLEA.D.D.S
DENTIST
Has Remored has Office 10 his Residence.
Nert Door Vest ofthe Union National
Bank.

WHERE he may be found MONDAY.
w TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURpAy. Of
every week.
Will continue to visit the following places ::
Union Bridge.-1st Wednesday and FRIDAY,
of each month.
Nelc WindsOr.-2nd Wednesday and Fri
day, of each month.
Cyntonto,cn.-Sd Wednesday and Friday, of
each month.
TaneytOrcH.-The last Wednesday and Fri
day, of each month. iulv 5-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
AT PRIVATE SALE
VALUABLE PIECE OF
TIMBER LAND.
In Hampstead District, Carroll Co.. Md

INHE undersigned is empowered to offer at
4 Private Sale, all that valuable piece of
Timber Land, in Hampstead district, Carroll
county, and owned by Walter S. Kennedy.
This land IS situate on the division line be-
tween Carroll and Baltimore counties, and on
the road leading from Manchester, Carroll
county to Beekleysville, in Baltimore county.
aud is about miles from the town of Hamp.
stead, and adjoins the lands of Phillip Hare,
George Baublitz, George Albans, and others.
ihls Is the same property formerly owned by
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

ToxoPHILTTEs.-0n Tuesday afternoon, of
last week, the first regular meeting of the
Green Spring Archery Club took place at
Col. ]. Fenner Lees, near 0wings' Mills, on
the line of the Western Maryland railroad.
The club is composed of the families of c.
Morton Stewart, Samuel w. Shoemaker,
Hamilton Stump, Robert Elder, VIM. Fell
Johnson, the Ridgelys, of Hampton; VIM. H.
Perot, j. Fenner Lee, Gen. John n. Carroll,
Chas X. Harrison, Alexander Biddle, Rich
ard Post, James W. Tyson, j. Harry Lee,
Jesse Tyson, Randolph Mordecai and others.
Miss Agnes Carroll, niece of the Governor,
was awarded the lady's badge. Mr. C. K.
Harrison won the gentleman's badge for
numbers, and Mr.. ]. Harry Lee the one for
hits. In the evening handsome entertain
ment was given, and the occasion proved
thoroughly delightful The club will meet
every alternate Tuesday at the residence of
some one of the members. There will usu-
ally be a strangers badge to contend for in
addition to the other prize badges of the club,
so that those invited to a meeting who are not
regular members will have something to give
them an interest in the shooting. These BIZ
weekly meetings are anxiously anticipated
Reisterst0rR Voice
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
WILLIAM H. vANDERFORD.

TEkMe-S2 per year IN advance Single copies
cents. N0subscrpion discontinued unfii ell arrears
are paid. unless At the option Of the publisher.
ADVERTISING HATFS.-Onc square Is linesl win
be inserted times less for 81 and 25cets for each
huere4nclt ihscrtlul Oie square mos, S3.lsis D
mos. -: u mos, s. business Cards not exceeding
lines s. per year. When the number Of insertions
Is not marked advertisements will be continued until
forbid and charged accordingly. Yearly advertisers
must conflne advertisements to their business.
kuie and Figure Work double price Business Io-
Gals 10 cents perline Marriages and Deaths inserted
free. Obituaries and personal communications
cents per line.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

DECEAsED.-0n Saturday last Rev. Father
Gloyd received a dispatch stating that his
father was extremely i'll, and he at once pro-
ceeded to his home, in Montgomery county.
Rev. Father Delaney received telegram
stating that Mr.. Gloyd died at 2:25, p m, on
Wednesday. Mr.. Gloyd was about so years
of age, and a few months ago he celebrated
the 5Oth anniversary of his marriage
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

THE COUNTY TEACHERS INSTI-
Il TUTE in Carroll county for the ensuing
year, will commence in Central Hall, in West
minister, at 10 o clock, a. m, on Tuesday, the
Sd day September next, at which time every
Public School Teacher in the county is re-
quired to appear, prepared to discharge such
duties as shall be assigned. Prof NJ. A.
Newell, of the Normal School, or his repre-
sentative will be present. june 29-3t
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

CAMP MEETING.-The Hanover Spectator
says The Executive Committee of the Uni
ted Brethren Charges comprised in Rev.
Lewis kohr's Circuit, have under considera.
ton the holding Of a Camp Meeting in Mr..
David Baughman' S grove, in West Mannheim
township, about five miles southwest of our
town, if the required number of tents can be
raised at this end of the Circuit. The time
will be about August 9th or sth.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

The great race, four mile heats, ct Lon.
isvillc KY, between Ten BroeOk and Mol.
lie Mccarthy, yesterday, resulted in Mollie
being distaneed on the first heat. Ten
Broeck's time was 8. 19l.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
NO 1914 EoIIITY

W.. AoA1 AAR0A1
In the Circuit Court fer Carroll County.
William p. Maulsby and others, Trustees, VS..
Adam Shower and Wife,
ORDERED this 9th day of June, 1878,
" that the sales of the real and personal
property made and reported by William p.
Maulsby, John Z. Smith, Charles B. Roberts
and DR.. Henry Z. Beltz, under and by virtue
of deed of trust from Adam Shower, be
finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 10Th day of July next. Provided copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Carroll county once week in
each of three successive weeks before the 10th
day of July next.
Amount of sales of Realty. .S2547. 90
50 " Leasehold. .... 32T5. 90
g g " Personalty........ s6.59
d" " Collections $500. 3O.40
S5939. "a
WIN. n. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the Circuit Court.
True copy,-Test:
june 29St FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

NO. 1900 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Edward Lynch and Francis II. Orendorff.
Trustees, vs.. John 7. Hill and Catharine
Y. Hill his wife
NOTICE is hereby given to all the credi-
~ tors of John T. Hill who were such
prior to the ID day Of June, 1876, the date of
the deed of trust in the above cause, to file
their claims duly proven and authenticated,
with the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, on or before the 9th day of August,
A. d. 1878.
J. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
june 15-4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

Tramps on Wednesday destroyed a
threshing machine belonging to Mr.. Sea.
christ, on the Manor, in Frederick coun-
". Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
NO. 1919 FOUITY


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
William 7. Maulsby ct ais. Trustees, VS.
George Shower and Rachel, his wife
ORDERED this 9th day of June, 1878,
~ that the sales of real and leasehold es-
tate, and reported by William p Maulsby,
John E. Smith, Charles b. Roberts, Henry
L. Beltz and Jas. A. C. Bond, under and by
virtue of a deed of trust from George Shower,
be finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 29th day of July next. Provided copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Carroll county once a week in
each of three successive weeks before the
10th day of July next.
Amount Of sales of Realty. SIGOs. 10
4" " " " Leasehold. ......... 1850
5000. %
VIM. n. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True copy,-Test:
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

NO. 1909 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Rachel A. Snider, Trustee under the will of
Isabella +. Leeds, deceased, VS.. George
/. Grumbine and Edward w. Leeds.
Petition and report of sales by Trustee for
ratification.
ORDERED this 20th day of June, A.
" d. 1878, that the sales Of part of
the real estate of Isabella F. Leeds, deceased,
made by Rachel A. Snider, Trustee, under
the viii of said deceased, to George I. Grum-
bine and Edward w. Leeds, respectively,
and reported to this Court by said Trustee,
be ratified and confirmed by this Court, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 22d day Of. July next; provided
copy Of this order be published in some news
paper published in Carroll county, once
week for each of three successive weeks be-
fore the 10th day of July next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
SS0O.OO
WM. n. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True copy,-Test:
june 22-St FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
MILTON WHITNEY. l. Z. PEARSON. IN
WHITNEY & PEARSON, Jr.

HAVE entered into partnership for the
IL practice of law in Carroll county, and
all the courts of the State. Mr. Whitney will
come from Baltimore to Westminster when
ever 1t may be necessary for the trial of cases ;
and his opinion and advice can be had at any
time by calling at the Office, directly opposite
Wheeler's Hotel, Main st. Westminster.
aug ltf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
Notice to Trespassers.

A LII persons are warned not to trespass,
"A in any manner, upon the lot and orchard
on the Washington road, in the occupancy of
David ireland. The law will be enforced
against any one so offending.
june 29-3t DAVID IRELAND.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
l52 ACRES OF LAND.

more or less, 80 of which is cleared, and the
balance IN fine thrifty timber, consisting of
Chestnut, White and Black Oak, Hickory
and Rock Oak. A large proportion of the
timber is Chestnut, suitable for rails, shine
les or saw. logs. This property is accessible
to saw mills lone being only mile distant,
and railroads.
Terms Of Sale made known on applying to
the undersigned, at his office in Westminster.
JAS. A. G. BOND,
Attorney at Law.
n. B.-This property will be divided into
lots to suite purchasers if found advantage
Gus 70 the sale. oct 27.ff
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
WANTED
NOTICE.

HEREBY give notice to the public that
Il having given note payable to the Secu-
rity Lightning Rod Co., of Canton, o., for
the sum of SS3. go, dated June 18th, 1878, at Is
months, and hereby caution all persons from
negotiating said note as l will not pay the
same, for the reason that nave received no
value therefor. JESSE l.. FRANKLIN.
june29-3t@ Sans Creek, June %, 1873.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
DIVIDEND.
FOR SALE.

CHOICE DOWN BUCKS, one -A
~ South Down, years old. One
Shropshire Down, s years old, bred ILL.,
by DIR. DeCourcy. One Hampshire Down,
4 years old, bred by John Merryman. Price
of each, $50.
Apply to JOHN MERRYMAN Il co.
je I5-tsl No. "A Second ST., Baltimore
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
Round Trip Tickets Only $500.

A special train will leave Emmittsburg at
800 a. M, to connect with the above train at
Rocky Ridge. Bas- Children half price.
BANDS OF MUSIC will be in attendance
The public are invited to attend this grand
excursion up the Chesapeake Bay and Sus-
quehanna River as il will be one of the cheap
est and most pleasant trips ever offered to the
public. The excursionists upon arriving at
Havre-de- Grace will have an opportunity of
viewing the State Fishery Hatchiag House,
the great Iron Bridge over the Susquehanna,
and Havre- de- Grace and the surrounding
scenery.
Refreshments will be served on the steamer
by an experienced Oatersr.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS,
z. ]. Lawyer, John Bernstein,
John Fl. Mitten, John G. Skunk,
J. W. Perkins. june 29-3t
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
PUBLIC SALE.

D1 authority of the Heirs of William
1l Stultz, of Carroll county, deceased. the
Undersigned will offer, on the premises, on
Saturday, July 18Th, 1878,
at l o'clock, p. m, the following property.
to wit A very desirable little farm, of num-
Der one land, containing 20 acres, more or
less. This farm is the homestead of the above
named Vim. Stuitz, and lies near Union
Bridge, and is bounded on the West bv the
County Road leading from the latter place to
Uniontown, on the North by Hiram Davis,
and on the East and South by Granville S.
Haines. 1t is nicely elevated, with heauti-
fnl view of the W. N. r. r., and overlooking
the town of Union Bridge The improve
ments consist of a large brick
Dwelling House, a good little ANlN-A
barn, and other outbuildings,
together with various kinds of =
fruit, and never-failing we'll of first rate
water at the dwelling.
Terms Of Sdle.-One- half Of the purchase
money will be required on the day of sale,
and the other half in one year; the purchaser
giving his note with approved security, bear.
ing interest from the day of sale. Possession
given on the terms being complied with, and
on the payment of all the purchase money a
good and sufficient deed will be given.
REUBEN SAYLER, Agent.
June 22-tsz
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
sfEsTEk. JAS. A. @. !
SYESTER & BOND

HAVE associated themselves in the prac-
II tice of Law in Carroll county and the
several Courts of this State.
Mr.. Syester viii visit Westminster when
business requires it.
Office corner Main and Court streets.
ap15
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

A HARVEST HoME Pic Nc will be held near
Eldersburg, in Freedom district, on Thurs
day, July the 18th. The occasion is expected
to be one of rare interest. The ladies of
that neighborhood always know how to inter
est their friends, and are famous for their
large and successful entertainments. In ad-
dition TO the usual attractions of the day, the
Rev. II. r. Naylor, d. D., viii deliver an
oration. DIR. n. is a very popular and sue.
cessful pulpit orator. He has recently sue
ceeded DIR. J. Newman as pastor of the Me.
tropolitan Church in Washington. For three
years past he has preached TO crowded houses
in Baltimore, and his address is expected to
be the attraction of the day. The harvest
viii nearly all have been gathered by the 10th
and our people will have leisure for day of
recreation. A large crowd is expected. The
ladies viii provide lee cream, cake, &c.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
B. f. GROUSE.

ATTORNEY 1T L.AW.
MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD.
nFFICE with Hon. VIM. p. Maulsby. on.
" posite Odd Fellows Hall.
oct l3, ls77-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR
IN CHANCERY.
BS- Office directly opposite the Court
House, Westminster, Md. feb 14.tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

NEw BUILDISGs.-JohnD Diehl, near Rich
ardson's Station. Western Maryland Railroad,
is going to build brick house, 4lx32 feet,
two stories high. Jacob F. Elgin, carpenter;
knipple & Sheeler, masons.
Mr.. VIM. Coon is building a snug two story
frame dwelling with back building on the
corner of George and Liberty streets Reigel
kneller, masons: L. N. Lance, carpenter.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

Fux AIvE.-Baseball and tournaments,
with the thermometer at 95e.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

Orphans CouRT.-Adam Shower, Esq,
Chief Judge; Isaac c. Bale and l.. p Sling
Beltz, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parle, Esq,
Deputy Register.
Monday, July f.-Wm. K. Curry, trustee
for Thomas J. Bond, settled 10th account.
Jacob Campbell, executor of Solomon
Cramer, reported sale Of real estate.
Tuesday, July Letters Of administra-
ton, viii annexed, on the estate of John j.
Baumgartner, decd. were granted to Eleanor
A. Banmgartner.
Elizabeth Wantz and j. VIM. Earhart, ex-
ecutors of David Koontz, deceased, settled
fifth account
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

REsIGxArioN ANn ELEcrIoN.-At a meet
ing of the Directors of the Westminster Gas
Light Company, at their Office, at the Farm
ers' and Mechanics National Bank, on Mon
day last, the resignation of Mr.. George c.
Hicks, OF Baltimore, was received and aecep-
ted, and Mr.. Vim. A. Cunningham, Cashier
of the above Bank, was elected to fill the va
eaney. Mr.. Hicks has moved to Chicago,
where he has engaged in the manufacture Of
retort and fire bricks, hence his resignation.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

ELEcTIoxs.-0n Monday night last, Salem
Lodge. No. go, !. o. o. f., elected the fol-
lowing officers IN. G., J. ]. Reese; V. G.,
S. Hughes; r. S., II. l.. Norris; r. S. to n.
G., f. c. Sharrer; l.. S. to n G., S. p. Ev-
erhart; r. S. to v g., Dr. Wm H. Rippard;
!. g., VIM. Beaver; o. G., Albert Fowler:
r. S. s., 0. P. Yingliag; L. S. S, NJ. Devil
Charity Lodge, No 5S, X of p, held an
election on the 2sth ultimo, iz:-S. P. G.,
John G. Skunk; c. c., Frederick Himmler;
V. c., Wesley Poole; NJ. A., John Macin-
tosh; Trustees, r. C. Matthews, George Leas
and John Bernstein. They were installed
last night.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

NEw WINDSOR ITENs.-Messrs. Stouifer &
Bale planted II acres in peas from which
they raised over 100 bushels They canned
1900 two pound cans of peas, for which
am told they have ready sale.
Dielman's hotel is crowded, as usual, with
summer boarders, mostly Baltimoreans The
College buildings are also filed with summer
guests, which makes our little village quite
lively at present.
Our farmers are busily engaged hauling in
their wheat. The hay and wheat crop are
certainly the largest which have been harvest
ed for many years in this vicinity
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

The Emmittsburg correspondent of the
Frederick Examiner says Mr.. Donnelly
died at his residence, near Mt. ST. Mary S
College, on Saturday last, aged ninety eight
or ninety-nine years. Samuel Seabrooks
died at the residence of his son, Jesse A.
Seabrooks, on Sunday last, in the eighty
third year of his age.
The wheat crop in this section is even bet
Ter than it promised before harvest commen-
eed, and our boss farmer expects a yield OF
forty bushels TO the acre all through
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06
WIN. n. HAYDEN,
Notice to Creditors.

True copy,-Test:
june 22-st FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-07-06

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
William p. Maulsby and others, Trustees,
AIon, Cbou-a- 81 We