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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Gen. BUTLER says that intimida-
ton and hostility against poor mel
who wanted to support him, was as
much practised in Massachusetts, at
the late elections, by banking corpo-
rations, railway corporations and
manufacturing corporations, as ever
it was against the negroes in the
South. But where is the Radical
bowler who is agonized over it there,
or asking for the Federal arm to pun.
ish such tyranny in Massachusetts,
The poor white mans vote North is
surely as sacred in the eyes of the
law as the colored mans in South
Carolina.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Ohio Statesman says the re
port of the Directors Of the Ohio
Penitentiary makes a favorable show
ing. During the first five months OF
the present fiscal year, while the man
agement ofthe prison was under con-
troll of the Republicans, the excess
of expenditures over the earnings
were $21,493,64 During the seven
months, closed, for which manage
ment the Democrats are responsible,
the excess of earnings over the ex-
penditures have been $685. a. AS
a comparison the following figures
stand cut prominently in favor of
Democratic management: Total
cost of prison management, for the
first five months under Republican
rule, $780, 6; total cost for the
seven months of the year under Dem.
ocratic rule, 1890 40. The cost
per capita Of convicts for the first
five months was $2O,14: while the
cost for the last seven months has
been only $10,S1; reduction of near
ly one-half in favor of Democratic
management.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
The Next stsp

Is yet to be carried out. 1t con-
templates the arrest Of scores OF
Democrats in the South under the
generalization laws, and their pres,
ecution. This is not so much with
an object to secure convictions as to
inflame public sentiment at the
North. This will be followed up in
the House of Representatives with
inflammatory speeches by the Radi-
cal leaders, the hope being hat a
sectional debate can be sprung which
will last all the session. Already
the Attorney General is at work pre-
pairing information against those
who, it is alleged, prevented a fail
and peaceful expression at the ballot.
box, and in the end may lead and
will most probably, to the removal
of every officer in the South who
holds a Federal position which in
wolves the Interpretation of the laws
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

"No means within my power will
be spared to obtain a full and fair
investigation of the alleged crimes,
and to secure the conviction and Just
punishment of the guilty"
Thus speaks the Fraud of the
White House in his message in re-
gard to ballot-box suffers. Now,
when the fact is known to every
grown person on this continent, that
every scoundrel who assisted in the
election frauds to defeat the known
will of the people and put Mr.: HAYES
where he is, holds an office under him,
the sincerity of the above claptrap
can be justly measured. 1t is aston
ishing the amount of virtue men
stepped in fraud will assume.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
SOUTHERN LUNATTc ASYLUM.

The annual report of the Superin-
tendent Of the Southern Lunatic
Asylum fo- the year ending Novem-
Der Is, 1878, has been transmitted
to the Governor. The number of
patients at the beginning of the year
WAS 433, and the close SGT. Current
expenses $S7, 900, of which 1000
remains nneXpended. with consider
able material on hand. The expen-
ses are reported less than the pre-.
vious year. Most of the supplies,
we are informed, were purchased in
Dayton on competition, the lowest
responsible bidder being favored
which is the correct principle. The
Steward says that he can do better
in groceries, in the main, in Dayton,
than in Cincinnati. Supplies are
generally bought by samples, which
are personally inspected by the SUI
perintendent. The supplies for the
patients and those for the officials
are all bought together, and are iden-
teal. Punishments are not resorted
to by the Superintendent. Neitheg
cribs or jackets have been used, ex-
cept in two. cases, when it was essen
tial to apply the jacket to prevent
otherwise nngovernable patientsfrom
tearing dressing from assesses. So
far as we know, or have heard, the
institution is carefully managed.
Dayton Daily Journal (Rep.)
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

A terrible tragedy occurred in the
little town of Germantown, about
eighteen miles southeast Of this
place, on the 9th inst, resulting in
the death of George Schaeffer at the
hands of Geo. A. Leighty. The par
ticulars of the sad affair may be
gathered from the following:
George Leighty has been a par
ticular friend of Miss Anna Schaef-
fer, daughter of the murdered man,
for some time. Her father always
objected, which occasioned badllood
between them. On account of this
objection, Ieighty has not been in
the habit of calling when the father
was at home. Last Monday evening
j. E. Gunckel, of Toledo, a brother
of Mrs. Schaetfer, arrived here with
his wife on their wedding tour. Last
night George Schaeffer came home
from Cincinnati, and, being under
the influence of liquor, at once ex-
pressed a desire to meet Leighty,
whom he said he intended to thrash.
Leighty, in company with j. E.
Gunckel, met Schaeffer at Dan
Schaeffer's saloon, and a wal ofwords
opened the quarrel which led to the
murder. Schaeffer struck Leighty
three times, and Leighty drew his
revolver, but Gunckel caught his
hand and prevented his shooting.
The parties then separated, Leighty
going home, and Gunckel going to
the residence of his sister, Mrs.
Schaeffer. Shortly afterward George
Schaeffer came home and commenced
abusing his family, and threatening
to kill all of them. Gunckel being
a weakly gentleman, became alarmed
for the safety of his sister and her
daughter; went up town-and return
ed with Leighty to quiet the a
As soon as Leighty entered the
house, Schaeffer grabbed a chair and
went at him. Leighty instantly
drew his revolver, a thirty-two, and
fired, hitting Schaeffer in the right
temple, causing death in about three
hours. From the scene of the death
he fed to the hotel where a short
time afterward lie was arrested, and
is now in the lookup awaiting his
preliminary hearing which takes
place tomorrow Saturday. at 9
O'Clock, before Squire Frank. OF
course, the people are considerably
agitated over the sad affair, and pub
lie opinion is about equally divided"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Before the election Bro. Williams
of the Eaton Register, howled him
self hoarse about the Democratic
management of the Soldiers Or
phans' Home at Xenia. Now a lot
of Republican citizens write to the
Dayton Journal and speak in The
highest terms of praise of the man
agement of the institution. They
say:
"The Board of Managers we're x-
ceeding fortunate in the selection of
the present Superintendent, DR.. Geo.
Keifer of Troy, Ohio, who was APP
pointed about four months ago. He
is eminently qualified for the posi-
ton. Possessed of a kind, genial
disposition and fond of children, he
enjoys the love and respect Of all.
Ever thinking of their happiness, the
orphans recognize in him a friend
and father upon whom they can de-
pend in every emergency. He is
not in favor OF the rod, and discoun-
tenances its use by either teachers or
matrons.
Mrs. Keifer, the Matron, upon
whom devolves supervision and care
OF the cottages, matrons, and chill
dren, is a lady of education and re-
finement. She is faithful to her
trust, and exacts all like attention
to their duty. She fills her place
with dignity and has the love and
respect of those under her charge.
In truth, an air of cheerfulness
and home-life pervades the institu-
ton everywhere
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

With an immense popular MAORI.
ty polled against the candidates and
its platform, the Republican party
can hardly be said to be in a position
to rejoice owe the recent elections.
This overwhelming majority bore
ample evidence that they can only
defeat the common enemy by acting
unitedly and the Republican panty
has equally good evidence that it can
only repeat its victory by keeping
the opposition divided. That is the
political situation in a nutshell, and
tits a thing eminently worth remem.
bering.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

We know from experience that an
editor, when he says a good thing,
don't like to see it copied into other
papers and credited to some one else.
Then imagine how the editor of the
Arcanum Visttor must feel. Some
time ago the Tist5or had a funny
item about the experience of Bro.
Gould, of the Eaton Democrat, at a
religious meeting. The item was
copied. into the Covington Gazette,
with proper credit, and by us copied
from the Gazette with credit given
to the Vtsitoy. But now comes the
New York Observer with the item
copied and credited to this paper,
and makes it a text for a long article
upon the necessity Of a reform among
western newspaper men. Such stu
pidity is cusible.-German
Press.
What do you mean, the stupidity
of an eastern editor claiming the nee
essity of a reform among western
newspaper men, or the mistake of
the credit? We think the stupidity
is in the former, because every per-
son who ever had anything to do
with western editors, know them to
be a forbearing and christian set of
men, and certain of being presented
with a pair of wings after serving
their time in this wicked, wicked
world. The idea of a New York ed
itor lecturing western newspaper
men on reform, is simply ridiculous.
Git out!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Notice of Pardon.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NJ Office is HEREBY GIVEN,
~ that an application will be made
to His Excellency, Richard NJ. Bishop,
Governor of Ohio, for the pardon of
Elmore A. Thomas, convicted of MUIR
der in the second degree at the March
Term, 1875, of the Court of Common
Pleas, in and for the county of Preble
and State of Ohio, and sentenced to i'm
prisonment in the Ohio P~enitentiary
for life, and now confined therein.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Chicago Times referring to
Keen's corner IN wheat, says it is
pretty generally conceded that Keen
has bought wheat to hold, and will
continue to buy in self protection
until the shipping season opens,
when he expects to unload judicious-
ly at not less than 81 per bushel and
pocket the proceeds. The local trade
is dissatisfied with the advent OF
outside capital in such quantities as
to control the market.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Republican papers delight
in getting up pyramids of the States
just now, but there is one set of pyr-
amids they never work on. Let them
try their hands at pyramids of the
States which have been carried by a
majority, and not plurality vote and
see how they like things from that
outlook. There are only a few of
the Democratic states which are not
Democratic by a clear majority of
all the votes cast and on the other
hand there are only a few of the Re,
publican states which are Republi-
can by a majority vote.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Liver is King.

The Liver is the imperial organ of
the whole human system, as it controls
the life, health and happiness of man.
When it is disturbed in its proper ac-
ton, all kinds of ailments are the nat
ural result. The digestion of food, the
movements of the heart and blood, the
action of the brain and nervous system,
are all Immediately connected with the
workings of the LIVER. 1t has been
successfully proved that Green's Aug
ust Flower is unequalled in curing all
persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or
Liver Complaint, and all the numerous
symptoms that result from an unheal-
thy condition of the Liver and Stom-
ach. Sample bottles to try, 10 cents.
Positively sold in all towns on the
Western Continent. Three doses will
prove that it Is just what you want.
For sale by j. P. Brookins &c Son, Ea-
ton, and j. H. Bohn, Camden, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Portsmouth Times says:-
The Ohio Legislature must this
winter reduce the fees and salaries
of county officers. A bill of that
kind should receive the earnest and
careful attention of our Legislators
and the fees and salaries established
years ago in the period of inflated
values must be brought to correspond
with the prevailing low prices. The
people demand this, the public in
terests require it, and justice to tax
payers makes it imperative. The
fees and salaries of public officials
should be reduced to peace footing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Philadelphia Building and
Loan Association has gone into the
hands of an assignee, and another as
ISOLATION, intimately connected with
the first mentioned, is in danger OF
being "wound up in the same way.
This is the city of addition, divi-
sion and silence" as practised by
Republicans and votes solid for
"honest money!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

A farmer with twenty head of hogs
averaging $50 pounds now get $780,
90 for them, and if his taxes are
$4,000 he lacks $25 of liquidating
them. A few years ago the same
lot of hogs would have paid his tax
es and given him $4,000 for pocket
money! But then these are the
good times" Republicans have been.
telling you were. coming! How do
you like them?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

1t will be for the Congress fol
which these elections we're held to
make such examinations into theiI
conduct as may be appropriate to de.
t"rmine the validity of the claims OF
members of their seats.-Nessage.
And what will it amount to Mr..
HAYES, with your example before the
country, tenaciously clinging to a
seat obtained by the most glaring
and grossest of frauds?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

No Democrat objects to an inyes-
tigation into election frauds in tie
South, but they ask that tie inquiry
extend to all sections of the country.
The poor white men of Massachu-
sets, Philadelphia and New York
cities, who were "intimidated" to vote
at the dictation of men who employ
them, are as much subjects for inves-
tigation as the negroes of the South.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The 'solid South" has great terror
for the Government pap suckers, and
they keep a wonderful howl over it.
In it they see the Handwriting on
the wall" of their doom.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Hon. H. P. CLoUGH, the able mem
Der of the General Assembly from
Butler county, dropped into our sane
tnm on Monday morning last. Mr..
CLoUGH is well posted in political
matters in Ohio, and gives very en-
~couraging words as to the prospect
of Ohio Democracy next fall. He
agrees with us that an early Conven-
ton would be healthy. Let us have
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Notice.

Jesse NJ. Poyner, plaintiff, against
Frank Loster, defendant. Before A.
Edgar Hubbard, j. p, of Washington
township, Preble Co., o.
ON the 18th day of November, A. D.
1873, said Justice issued an orderof At
taehment in the above action for the
sum of Twenty-Five Dollars and Three
Cents ($25.03).
JESSE NJ. POWER.
Eaton. Nov. %. 1S7S-3t
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Ii the colored population of the
South had continued to vote the Re-
publican ticket, under the promise
OF forty acres ofland and a mule, as
they did in 1868, there would have
been no further complaints about the
s'solid South by that party.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Mr.. HAYES has more than the av-
erage amount of cheek to talk about
election frauds in the South, when
he must know that he occupies the
White House by frauds of the most
damnable character, perpetrated in
the very States about which he com
plains.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

We complied with the request of
the publishers of the Columbus Dem
ocrat, to give their prospectus three
insertions for an x, but nary a one
have we seen yet. What is the mat
ter SoLoS!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
In his Message Mr.. HAYES asserts

In his Message Mr.. HAYES asserts
that "citizens have been disfranchis-
ed and the popular will defeated" Of
course they haze. He occupies the
White House and pockets $500 600
annually of the peoples money, by
just such scoundrelism, and if he had
a spark of manhood or honor about
him, would vacate the place and give
il Over 10 the lawful owner.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

All this howl in Radical organs
about ballot-box stuffing and intimi
dation in South Carolina, is nothing
but party clap-trap to fire up the
north in the interest of a party that
has plundered and robbed the people
for more than twelve years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Southern people are holding
mass meetings, at which they pass
resolutions of thanks to the North
ern people for their liberal aid to vel
low fever sufferers during the sum-
mer months. They are "solid' on
the question.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Attachment Notice,

Jacob Vance, plaintiff, against Martin
Overholser and NJ. W. Iimmons, de-
PENDANTS. Before j. Mclean, J. p,
of Twin township, Preble Co., o.
ON the Sth day of Novemttr, A. d.
1873, said Justice issued an order of At
tachment in the above action for the
sum of T~hirty-one Dollars and Eighty
two Gents, ($31.s2).
JACOB VANCE.
West Alexandria, o., Nov. s, rs
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Senator THURMAN appears to be
looming up as the next Democratic
candidate for Governor. If he gets
the nomination he will carry Ohio
with a whill, and then step into the
Presidential chair in 1880 away be-
yond the pigmy power of any SKI
Commission.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Mrs. TILToN has at last been
accommodated from Plymouth
church. BEEcHER remains! The
''whited s%epulchers." Is it any won
der BOB INGERsoLL draws crowded
houses to hear the church and Bible
ridiculed?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The ''solid South" has rid itself of
the Republican carpet baggers who
have plundered it for years, and will
now assist a "solid north to politi-
cally bury the Presidential thieves.
No wonder they howl.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Democrats and G%reenbackers Of
Iowa are to have a meeting on the
sth of January, to see if they can
unite their force and energies for
next years elections. That looks
like business and is good sense.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

When the South was solid Repub-
lican, thieves, plunderers and carpet
baggcrs robbed the people and bank
rupted the treasures of several of
the States. Since Democrats have
been elected by the people there, a
change for the better has come over
the financial management of these
States.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The howl about election frauds in
the South by the ninety thousand
ofice-holders, is only intended to
draw attention from the infamous
means that were used to put a Fraud
in the White House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

By the nomination and election OF
Senator THURMAN for the Governor
ship of Ohio, we would settle the
Presidential question of 1880 almost
beyond a doubt.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

If you want to throw a Radical
office. holder into spasms, tell him
that nearly all the negroes in the
South r voting the Democratic
ticket now.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Turnpike Election.

A n ELECTION for five Directors Of
N the Dayton, Western Turnpike
Company, to serve for the ensuing year
will be held at the Twin Valley House,
West Alexandria, Oh the first day oil
January, 1879.
ABNER DUNLAP, Pres't.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Mr.. HAYES message delivered for
TILDEN, is about as well received
among Democrats as Republicans.
1t is a poor thing at best. 1t will be
found on our outside.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Notice of Appointment.

Estate of B. ". Whipple, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
ON undersigned has been duly APP
pointed and qualified as Execufrix of
the estate of Borlace W. Whipple, late
of Preble County, Ohio, deceased.
HANNAH WHIPPLE.
CAMPBELL & GILMORE, Att'ys.
noy2S-3t*
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

An interview of Senator Bayard is
given, in which tie Senator is cred.
tied with the statement that, in his
opinion, Secretary Sherman will re.
quire an act of Congress, authoriz-
ing the pay of customs with green
backs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Philadelphia, which glories in her
big Republican marjorities, is now
grooming over her great debt and
heavy taxation. Heavy as is the
rate of taxation, it is insufficient for
current expenses and interest. tits
stated that capital avoids that city.
Capital and people of wealth do not
have a fondness for a heavy tax rate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

No Republican should whimper
over the price paid for their hogs.
1t is "honest money" price, and they
voted for it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Democrats of the Ohio Gen
eral Assembly should c that bust.
ness is done rapidly this winter, and
no foolishness about it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The Southern Outrage mill'' will
soon begin to grind exceedingly fine
grist for Northern consumption.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

With a Fraud as President, it is
cheeky for Republican papers to be
bowling about South Carolina cleo
tions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

After the first of January, no ma
tioual bank can issue a note of less
than five dollars value.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
n. C. HIESTAND g CO.
Mortgaged Paper Negotiated.

Mortgaged Paper Negotiated.
Persons having good mortgage notes
to sell, or wishing to purchase, can be
accommodated.
Foreign Exchange, or Letters OF
Credit, OF al parts Of Europe can be
obtained of us in any sun required.
E- ric Business Management ofthe
Bank is in charge OIL. G. HIEsTAND,
who viii attend to all matters pertain.
ing to the interests Of the same.
Eaton, Feb. 4, 1S75-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

1t now turns out hat the "tissue
ballots used in the South were a
Republican inyentioni Let MS sing.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Miss Ida Larsh, at Eaton, receiv-
ed verdict against Winecup for bas-
tardy. Another warning; beware Of
the wine. cup Ohio Statesman.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Gov. WADE HAMPTON had to sub
nit to an amputation of his injured
leg in order to save his life.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

ORvIILE GRANT has been discharg-
ed from the Lunatie Asylum but be
is insane all the same.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

DHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
j First National Bank of Eaton, o.,
are notified that the annual election foI
Directors will be held on
Tuesday, Jan. Hath, 1879,
at the Bank, between the hours of 10
a. IN. and 3 p. m.
WIN. NJ. BROOKE, Cashier.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12
Farm for Sale!

II HEREBY OFFER AT PRIVATE
l. sale, as Executor of Philip level
len, decd, his home farm, situate in
Dixon township, Preble county, Ohio.
Said farm contains One Hundred and.
Twenty Acres, and is in every wy Il
desirable home-eiglity acres cleared
and balance in timber; good barn, COM
Portable dwelling, forty or fifty bear
ing fruit trees, good land, and has good
springs and well on it-in Il good NJ Ugh
borhood, with schools anG ehurchs han
dy. 1t is in every way a desirable
home. Terms will be made easy. For
further information call on or address
DENNIS LEWELLEN, Ex'r.,
at Camden. o., or
L. C. ABBOTT,
Atty at Law, Eaton, 0.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

The dog tax this year will net the
State about $4,000
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-12

Stewards "stif'' is still at large.