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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

A young man named Rollo Hopkins was
killed at the Plano Harvester Works in this
state, last Saturday, by being caught in the
betting of the steam machinery in use. lie
was killed instantly and his body horribly
mangled before the engine could be stopped.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

The senate took Il second thought OF 1t last
Saturday and passed the house bill to raise the
pension of Gen. Shields from $50 to Sloo per
month. The bill passed readily after being
unloaded of the dead weight of Grants name.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

Now, then, we shall know all about it. Con
gress on Monday ordered the appointment OF
a committee to make a thorough investigation
and report to the next congress fully in regard
to the depressed condition of labor and indus
try throughout the country
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

The Michigan Republicans, at their recent
state convention, totally ignored Hayes. ave
don't censure, and we can't endorse" they said.
1--WE say nothing against the food, but the
stink is too much for our stomachs."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

The latest returns from Oregon show that the
democratic candidate for governor is certainly
elected by from 40 to 20 majority. The legis-
laturc on joint ballot will have democratic
majority of ~.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

John A. Gillian has packed up his political
platform and moved into another district. II
didn't seem to fit the climate of the It'll.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

Some alarm Is felt from the appearance of
the cholera at Marseilles in very malignant
form attended with serious mortality.
There was a splendid military display at
Longchamps on Thursday, where President
Mcmahon reviewed 10000 infantry and cav
airy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22

Subscriptions received for an the principal
newspapers and periodicals in the United states
at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-22
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
z. L. CRONKRITE,

FOR STATE TKEASUTFEr,
Ell. CRONKRITE,
OF Stephenson County,
FOR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC lNSlhI'iloN
S. M. ETTER,
OF Sannmon County
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT.
HIRAM r. ENOCH,
OF Winnebago County.
For CLERK OF APPELLATE COURT
JAMES r. WASH,
OF Livingston County.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
Judgment.

IN this case by reason of the law and
| the evidence being in favor Of thu
Plaintiff Emma f. Draughon, wife 'a 81
William H. Barbce. 1t is therefore ~.
dcred adtndged and decreed that tn.
community Of acqnets and gains hereto.
fore existing between the Plaintiff En-.
ma F. Draughon and her husband "a,
said William H. Barbte I've and the sam.
is hereby dissolved a,hl that said Plain.
tiff do have henceforth the sole control
and management Of her separate estate
and the administration thereof and that
defendant pay costs of snit.
Done and signcvl in open conrt, on thi,
30th day Of Nov. 1877.
Signed PA. SIMMONS,
Parish Judge.
State of Louisiana,
Parish Of Natchitoches. CLRRK's 0rrcI
lido hereby certify that the above il.
trne and correct copy Of the original
Judgment On file IN my Office.
Witness my hand and official seal thu
9Th day Of January, 1878.
JOHN LAPLACE.
Jan 12, 1878. Deputy Clerk.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
JUDGMENT.

JUDGMENT.
Tennessee Dunkleman w. Albert Son.
payrsc, her Husband
Parish Court, No. 1873.
TN this case, by 1easob Of the Low and
l. the evidence being in favor Of 10
plaintiff, Tennessee Dhnkleman, md
against the defendant, Albert eompaY.
lac, her husband, on the trial hereof II
is ordered, adjndged and decreed that tho
community of acQuets and gains hereto.
fore existing between Tennessee Dunk)s.
man aud her said husband be. and ths
same is hereby dissolved. And that ths
plaintiff do have III future the right 70
administer aud control her own separate
estate. And that defendant pay n
costs of suit.
Done, read and signed in open Court
Oh this 9th day Of November, 1877.
(Sigucd) z. 4. SIMMONS,
PariSh Judge
State Of Louisiana
Parish Of Natchitoches,
Clerks Office.
lido hereby certify that tho above aut
foregoing 10 true and correct copy Il
the original Judgment Oh file in my d.
tice.
Witness my hand aud official
(LS.] Seal, on, this 18th day Of Jsu
uary, A. u. 1878.
JNO. LAPLACE,
Jan. 10. by. Clerk.
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THE SILVER BILL,

We seriously question if there has
ever been a moment of more i'm.
poftance to the American people than
the present. Our country has had its
shocks Of foreign and intestine war.
We have had commercial failures aud
agricultural disaster, but, at no time,
has gigantic money-powcr reared its
head in one mighty effort TO lay at its
feet every interest of the country, be.
fore this.
1t would be presumption to suppose
that our people do not think, and
that seriously. Of the questions being
now debated in our halls of Congress,
and We are assured we speak by the
card when We cay that they are
heartily in favor of the reconciliation
Of silver; tho repeal of the National
Banking Law and Of the Resumption
act.
Senator Voorhees,, Of Indiana, has
lately given voice to the cry Of the
'aboIer Of this country, and lis words
find responsive echo in the hearts OF
the whole South. Our own legislature
has instructed our members Of Con-
gress and Senator Eustis to vote for
the Silver bill, and tie New Orleans
Democrat, the city exponent Of the
sentiment Of Louisianians, has been
daily filled with able and cogent edi-
torials in defence of the poor mans
money. Ere this, Congress has yield
ed to the demands of the American
citizen, and silver is about to be 4
coin Of the realm.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
WILL THEY HEED 1T,

When We ask the opposers of a Con-
stitutional Convention to say how We
shall 10 relieved from tho burdens of
the present instrument, adopted by
aliens and for tho purpose of plumber
ing as we'll as degrading us, lays upon
the material interests of the State,
they canuot answer. They do not
attempt it. They are as silent as a
charpel-house. We are led to the
conclusion, from their maintained
silence, that they are powerful as Oh
jectors, but perfectly helpless as ad-
visers.
The arguments in favor Of 4 Con-
stitntional Convention are found in
the facts of the history of this Com.
monwealth for the past eight years ;
are read in the downfall Of every
community, that, so lost to liberty,
submitted that their sovereign power
should be welded, unrestrained by
Constitutional provision, by legisla.
ture of corrupt men.
The arguments against it consists of
theories, of surntises, aud Of conjec-
ture-a all born of fear or cupidity.
1t is useless to say that "our as.
sembled WISDOM at the State capitol,
with an opportunity for consulta-
tion," know better than the people.
He have just returned from the Capt.
tai, and fluid that public sentiment
there, outside the Office holders, is the
same as flere-so|id for a Convention.
We gave our readers, in an editorial
letter, last week, the points upon
which the opposers of a Constitutional
Convention rely as a justification OF
their conduct in not needing the de.
mands of their constituents. That
these reasons are futile all intelligent
minds must admit. Patch work with
our Constitution wiN not 10. The
whole instrument must be abroyated.
Our Legislators will consult the
wishes of the people by calling a Con-
stitutional Convention and adj,urn-
invt
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
Jack In the BOX,

Were Atlamastor to appear to him he
would shout out, Halo there, old Bug
a.bdur"
It seems we have q few Democratic
Senators to whom the negro, with his
yell about "1ights," is perfect "Jack
in the box" An illustration Of this
took place when Senator Stubs bill,
providing for the employment of
those sentenced to parish jails for
crimes and misdemeanors, was under
discussion. Stamps, a negro, and one
of the remains of past corrupt legis-
|atnres, objected In vociferous tones
to the passage Of the bill, because it
was a elbow at the rights Of his COLOR;
and strange to say there were Senators
who slunk out of the majority and
voted to recommit the bill.
We beg orr honorable Senators to
remember that they are legislating
for the benefit of society in general 10
Louisiana, and that this bill of Sen
ator Stubbs', or something similar is
imperatively demanded.
We cannot stand the expense of
feeding and maintaining crowds Of
prisoners as we arc doing and relief
mast come whether the negro likes it
or not. 1t is tho negroes misfortune
that he should be Injured by the law
and the way for him to escape its
rigor is TO omit stealing.
Let laws be enacted in the interest
of the welfare of the material inter-
ests of the State and If the negro suf-
fers thereby let him 90 to-Liberia.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
BY G. f. GIRARDEY.

EXTENSIVE AND VERY VALUABLE
School and Convent Property in the town
and parish of Natchitochcs, La, with q
large tract Of land hivhly improved
and admirably adopted for an inStitu'
ton of public utility. educational o.
tablishment, hotel or farm and resi-
dence combined, OH easy terms and long
credit.
DYC.E. GfRARDEY, Auctionecr-Of-
ID flee No. 81 Camp strpct-Saturday,
Feb. IL, 1878, at II o'clock, NJ, at the
St. Charles Auction Exchange, in the TO
tunda of the St. Charles Hotel, In the city
of New Orleans, will positively be sold at
public auction-
THAT HANDSOME AND EXTEN-
sively improved property, Situated Oh
Old River, and extending back to Sibly.s
Lake, in the town and parish of Natcl'-
toclles. La, and lately occupied and own
Ell by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart.
It was formerly known as the residence
of the late DR.. james Taylor. The tract
contains about 200 acres, more or less, AZ
per plan and sketch, which will tr exhi-
bitcd at sale. 4 portion Of the land i.
finely ti,nbrred Will, pine, ;s'', ETC., and
intrrsperscd by running streams and sew
eral slminys OF excellent water.
The improvements thereon are an ex-
tensivc and substantially huilt three sto-
~ brick edihce, conveniently arranged,
with large galleries wide halls, airy and
well ventilated apartments afor'ins ac-
commotlati0n for at least 800 pupils
Commodious outbnildinys, and all the ac-
cessorics and dependencies Of a tirst-class
educational establishment.
The grounds surrounding the buildings
are luxuriantly shaded and have been in
4 high state Of cultivation, with fruits,
flowers and vegetables.
The property is exceedingly picturesque
and located in one of the most aristocra-
tic and healthy parishes of the State.
The buildings are erected on all emf
hence commanding an expansive view OF
the beautiful town and surroundings Of
NatcbitOches.
Corporations or religions srietfts in
qnest of al establishment for an institute
OF public utility educational or hygienic
puIpUSCS, Will uuu uOI'O AHOAO CVIupAOeS
or combining greater advantages.
The property il equally desirable as q
magnificent residence, farm or hotel.
Terms and conditions One-ffth or one
fourth cash, and tbe1alauce from one to
FIVE years. credit, at the option ofthe pnr
chaser, in notes of equal ANIMAL INSTALL
ments, bearing all the usual clauses Of 6
per cent per annum interest current, and
8 per cent. per annum eventual interest,
and secured by mortgage and vendors
lien on property sold, the 5 per cent at.
torney's fees in case the notes given in
payment si,ould have to be sued upon to
enforce collection, and the improvements
to be kept insured for sum satisfactory
to the vendor, and transfer the policy
The purchaser to assume the taxes paya-
bic in 1878 over the price.
Act of sale before Octave DArmas, Esq.
Notary Public, at the expense Of the pur-
chaser. Jan 26-4t Sl9.75.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
SUCCESSION SALE.

Succession Of Francois Valsin.
DY virtue of an order of the Hon. Par
ID ish Court Of Natchitoches there will
be offered for sale at public auction, on
Wednesday, February q, 1879,
at the late residence of tho deceased
near the city Of Natchituchcs, in this
Parish, the following movable property
belonging to said succession, to-wit:
3Oxen.
Wagon.
COX Yokes.
3Plows.
l Set pillow gear.
2Bales Of Cotton, moro or less, in the
seed.
Black Horse.
2Axcs.
Double barrelled shot gnn.
Also the following real estate, to wit:
A certain tract Of land situated in the
Parish of Natchitoches, about one mile
north of the city of Natchitoches, con-
tanning forty-one 27-lW acres, and repre-
sented on a plat Of survey fled with a
process verbal of sale i'll the Succession Of
Jean Bite. Prudhomme, as Lot No. 2,
bounded OH the east by lot No. Of said
plat belonging to AuSustin Rouques, and
west by iot No. 3, belonging to John and
E. St. Ann Prudhomme, acquired by tho
deceased at the Succession sale of J. B.
Prudhomme, made on the 9TH day Of
November, 1872.
Terms of Sale.
CASH on the spot.
J. c. TRICHEL,
Jan. @.-t,ls. Administrator.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

SHEklFF'S SALE.
Jas. Miltenberger & Co., vs. Mrs. Mar
celtic Trichell.
District Court No. $685..
DY virtue of an alias writ of Fl. Fa.
- issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit and to me directed, l
have seized and will offer for sale to the
last and highest bidder at the door of the
Court House, in tho city and parish of
Natchitoches, on 1
Saturday, 10TH day Of Fs6ruasya 1878,
the following described property, yo-wit:
All the usnfructery rights Of Narcotic
Trichel), as survivor, in community of
SEVERN Trichell, deed, one half intere>t
in and to 567 acres of land, situated in
tho parish of Natchitoches, and being the
same acquired by SEVERN Trichel, by
act of partition executed before VIM.
Payne, Recorder, on the Goth day of
June 1860, RECORDED the same day.
between Severan Trichell and. J. A.
Landreaux. Gilbert Trichell, and Adelaid
Trichell, wife Of Adolph Vienne, SEVERN
Trichel, taking for himself in said parti-
ton, SCI acres of land, bounded on the
north east by Adol ph vienne's, and
south west by J. 4. Landreaux's, situa.
ted on Bayou Bordeaux. All in town.
ship 10, range 6. west.
Terms Of Sale:
CASH; with the benefit of appraisement.
D. II. BOULLT, Jr.
Jan. IL tbs Sheriff.
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Senator Sandif0rd's Card.

Senator Sandiford writes rs that
injustice has been done him by the
INDICATOR and injustice to him we
publish the letter elsewhere in this
weeks issue.
Mr.. Sandiford for patriotism and
honor, has always held and will al.
ways hold high place in onr esti-
nation ; and lie has shown that this
confidence has not been misplaced
by his action in the johnson confir-
nation.
We claim the right to criticise the
expressions Of public men, and shall
do so without fear or favor but when
we do Injustice no one is more ready
than we to make reparation.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02

Blnnt has had a relief bill introdu-
ced, to cover the amount claimed TO
he due him for pay while serving rs
Senator in the Packard rookery last
winter. We intend to publish the
names Of those who vote for this
measure, in type an inch long. We
select our friend Robinson, Of St.
Landry, to demand tie ayes aud
noes on the bill. Will our confidence
DO misplaced !
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS,

Judgment.
N. E. blanchard, wife of VIM. Payne VS..
Her Husband.
District Court-No. 6l55.
IN this case by reason of the law and
l. the evidence being in favor Of the
Plaintiff NJ. E. Blanchard, wife of VIM.
Payne, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed
that there be judgment in favor of NJ. E.
Blanchard, and against her husband VIM.
Payne, dissolving the community of &C.
quets and gains heretofore existing be-
tween them, that the administration of
her separate property he fully restored to
her, and that the Defendant pay costs.
Done and signed after having been read
1875,
(Signed) D. PERSON,
Judge 18th District La.
/ certify the above to he true and cor.
rect copy of the original Judgment on
file in my Office.
Witness my hand and official seal, this
31st day Of January, 1873.
JOHN LAPLACE,
Feb. 2-3t D'y Clerk.
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Terms 0fSale
ESTRAY NOTICE.

ESTRAYED before +. P. Meziere. J.
IL P. Ward 4, on the 9th December,
1877, BY the undersigned. One dark
lay mare mule, small size. No brands;
marked with scar on left hind leg.
The owner is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property, and pay costs
within ~ days.
A. N, GARRETT,
JAM l9.lm, Campte, La.
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Judgement.
Josephine Sherring vs.. Wade II. IT,.
her husband. ~"
Parish CDurt-No. 1878

Parish Court-No. 1876,
I N tins case Ivy reason OF the Inv ~,
! the evidence being in favor ~ w. wv
Plaintiff and against the Defendant !, 10 =
therefore ordered adjudgcd and decr.,s
that the Plaintiff do have and recover -
the Defendant Wade Low, Judgment W y.
the sum of five hundred dollars nv.
her privilege and mortgage on her aa;S t
husbands property he recognized ~
enforced, as prayed for. And it il fn6h
er ordered that the community Of ="
quets and gains heretofore existino :.
tween her and her said husband be- a u~
the same Is hereby dissolved, and that an.
have, in future, tue right to admin;,t.vv
and control her separate estate, Dsf.n
dant to pay costs of this snit.
Done, read and signed in omen con,.
on this 9th day Of Nov. 1s77.
Signed T.. A. SIMMONS,
Parish judge
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Natchitochcs CLERKS Ors1cr
certify the above to be a true AMI
correct copy "ft|lc original judgment NJ,
file in my office.
Witness my hand and official seal tn.
9th day of January, A. u. 1878
". II. TCNNARD,
Jan II, 1878. Clerl
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02

The Governors message is 4 mourn.
full recital of the evils which aflict
our people, but there is no remedy
suggested. Modes Of collecting taxes
are mentioned, and the State debt
payment burdens many a line of tho
first message issued by a Louisiana
Governor in the bright sunshine of
peace and quiet. This is truly a Sud
disappointment to the patriots heart.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02

Majah George Williamson wont get
to be collector of the Port of New Or.
leans after all. No worse man to the
interests of our people could be ap
pointed and We are glad to note lis
probable rejection by the Senate.
Give US man 10 full accord with the
Democratic party or al open enemy,
like Packard.
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pnre essence, the ATTENUATION of the
Commonwealth and the degradation
of its citizens, becomes an accomplish.
ed fact even beyond the widest dream
Of its l1rOgenatGrs.
Little Spite,

We understand that certain Demo
cratic Senator. feeling aggrieved at
the utterancesofthis paper sonRbt, IN
a spirit Of revenge, to descend to that
which we had fond]y hoped no mem
Der Of the Democratic party would
be guilty Of Mr.. Joseph Johnson, a
brother-in law of the editor Of tho
INDICATOR. was appointed BY Gov
ernor Nichols assessor Of this parish.
With his appointment we had moth
ing to DE-, beyond signing his petition
Other gentlemen than We suggested
his name and secured his appoint
ment. That wc should have felt
gratifed thereat is but proper; bnt
that we ever construed it into a NOM
ination .pringipg from this journal is
preposterons to suppose.
Certain Democratic Senators, urged,
aided and abettc0 by Twitcllell, the
notorious Red River radical hummer
and thief, to be revenged upon tho
V1ND1CAToR, made a combination to
defeat Mr.. Jolnson's confirmation.
These Senators numbered six, aud
We have their names.
1t is indeed painful to behold such
pitiable, despicable condnct.- worthy
the Radicals Senators and springing
from their futile brain-engaged in
Ivy men, who should scorn to stoop to
so low an action.
To take vengeance upon the ViN-
DICTATOR, whose bold tone and defiant
utterances they fear, BY lnjuriuS and
notifying an honorable gentleman
In no way connected with our journal!
Cowardlce could suggest no better
weapon, and the heart that would use
it, Is too base to be described.
Senator Sandiford, We are proud to
say, sustained himself as the honora-
BILE and patriotic gentleman we have
ever believed him to be, and drove
from his room Lewis, tho negro re.
preventative from this parish, and
forced from Twitchell the names of
those Democratic Senators who pro-
posed to seek reparation for fancied
wrong BY doing an act that would
put to blush any one but tile mean
and little.
We-s,ave nothing to say in our de-
fence, because We .havo done no
wrong. We have no apology to offer
for words uttered in these columns
other than that which becomes a gen.
tlemen when We are shown We are in
error.
To those who would stab in the
dark-these assassins of mems repu
tations-those mean spirits who seek
clandestinely to wound mems honor
who riot in email things and are IN
capable Of a generous or brave action
we have nothing to offer save our
undying scorn and contempt. We
fought Louisiana's battle when they
were buried in the rear shivering in
every limb at the shouts OF their op-
pressors. We did our duty, and never,
never can it be said that We met, even
the vjlest of the vile crew of radical.
ism, and we had them here, save in !
an open, manly fight.
We spit upon men who wonld do
otherwise.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02

We think that a Constitutional
Convention will be called. The senti
ment Of the House of Representatives
was in favor Of the measure from the
start. The Senate, however, was not
so ready to respond to the will of the
people,, Mr.. Sandiford informed US
that that body had got over the ''iu-
auence," peculiar and Undesirable,
Of the Capitol, and they would pass
the call, or it could be passed if sub.
mitted IL 4 vote.
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SHERIFF,S SALE.

OAAASAXG y OhAAe
Chs's. Hamlin vs.. w. W. Jones'
Parish Court, No. 1914.
QY virtue Of . writ of ii. FL. Issued i1
- the above entitled and Numbered
suit and to me directed, / have seized and
will offer for sale to the last and highest
bidder at the door of the Court House,
in the parish Of Natchitoches, on ~
Saturday, the I'd day Of March, 1871,
A tract of land situated in the parish
Of Natchitoches, aud described % fol-
lows, tO-wit: .
Beginning ut the northwest corner u
section No. l5, Township No. 9, Ranse
No. 9, thence east (2O) twenty Chains,
thence south (200I tive hundred Cbsine
between parallel lines, containing (lVV}
'ne hundred acres.
Also the northwest quarter OF nols'
east quarter of Section No. l3, TownsntPP
No. 9, Range No. 9, west, containing wv
forty acres.
Terms of Sale.
CASH-with tho benefit of apprssemses
y. H. BOULLT, JR:
ian. 26. ids. Sheriff.
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Kidd, Of jackson; where, oh ! where
are you' Your voice in tho country
Was for q Convention. Have they Get
down on our orator-those city in
fluepces?
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-02-02

We beg Senator Zael'arie, il he viii,
make Hayes speeches to quit pub.
fishing them. We like the Senator
aud it pains US to see his labored of
fort 10 make Hayes q saint.
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G27

The slaughtered Pages Of the House
Of Representatives are fearful to be-
hold. Never mind my little men,
you'll ret some Office after q while
with an eight thousand dollar salary,
and then you're safe.