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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
Alternately Shaken and scorched

By the paroxysms Of chills and fever, the
wretched sufferer for whom qninine has
been prescribed essays in vain to exter,
inmate the dreadful disease with that
hurtful palliative, which at best only
mtigates the violence of the fits, and
eventually proves highly injurious to the
system. In order to effect a thorough
cure of malarial fever, whether intermit-
tent or remittent, or TO render the system
impregnable to its attacks, Hostetter' 8
Stomach Bitters should be used daily.
That this medicine is searching eradi-
cant of disease generated by miasma, and
a reliable safeguard against them, is a
tact so widely recognized in this AID other
countries that to adduce evidence in
support of it is unnecessary; but were it
either essential or desirable to do so, it
may well be supposed that from the
testimony corroborative of its claims,
which has been accommodating during the
last twenty five years and over, sufficient
proofs might be gathered to convince the
most inYeterate skeptic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

A TOILET ESSENTIAL. - Pomades
and cosmetics may be dispensed with.
but not SO the Fragrant Sozodont;
the most wholesome and efficient article
for the teeth that the world has ever
known.
Its popularity is immense. In the
brown stone palace and the cottage, it is
alike considered indispensable,
Shattered toys are regenerated with
Standings Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
Farmers Fruit Cake.

Two cups of sugar, one cup each OF
butter and sweet milk, FIVE eggs, three and
a half cups of -four, three teaspoonfuls
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. half of nut
meg, one pound raisins, Flavor the iceing
with rose water and vanilla.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases OF the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
ROSSNIAN'S CuRE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists
RossMAN & MCKINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller 4 Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship I'M
surpassed. Robt G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island. Ills. s. 1Odly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
The International Sunday Schoo
Convention.

CONVENTION.
The ARGUS has received a copy of the
Daily Constitution published at Atlanta,
Ca, which contains full report of the
proceedings OF the International Sunday
School Convention to which Mr.. e. w.
Spencer Of this city is a delegate. The
report covers eight columns of solid nonpa-
rell consisting of names Of delegates from
all the states, territories and the Canadas,
addresses, responses, appointments of
committees and their reports, together with
q complete table of Sunday School stats.
tics. From this table we learn that there
are in the state of Illinois 6,214 Sunday
schools, an increase of 277 over those of
the last report; GO 955 officers and teachers
10 these schools, and 465,874 scholars.
which gives total membership of 529, 829,
being an increase Of teachers and scholars
over the last report of 43,5lS, and of these
1880 have been received into the church.
This places Illinois first of all the states
IN the number of schools, while New York
state comes next. New York however
leads in the number of scholars, having
o03,875. In all the states and territories
there are 1850 schools, being an increase
of6,676; S34,4l1 teachers aud officers, and
6,423.2S5 scholars, which gives a grand
total of 1851, 696-over seven million and
quarter people taking part in the Sunday
schools of this country; this is an increase
OF 7l6,433 since the last report, with
| 92,o96, received into the church.
Canada and the Provinces only number
5,3s5 schools, an increase Of 5O7; of teach.
lers and officers 4l,693, scholars 3s9, 94S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. Nj 7Os above zero 12P.A 7Se above zerc
|9A NJ, 73e " Pm. S2S "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

Churchman'S baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leavening power for hours after mixing.
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it. take no other. l2-l5dom
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

Rheumatism is 10 the blood and the
quickest way to cure it is to use Durangs
Rheumatic Remedy.
Headache cured in 5 to 20 minutes by
Lodiile's Headache Specific. Only SO
cents by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage L1Ceuses.
The following named parties have taken

,ut marriage licenses since April 9th:
l. John Schafer, DR., Miss LISA Sheppard.
2 Charles w. Long, Miss Dora G. Cook.
B. Charles Miller. Mrs. Margaret Bale.
q Christian Lambach, Miss Mena Rowe.
g. Andrew johnson, Velma Gingles.
&. Edward Mahan, Miss Nellie E. Mahan.
7 John G. Smith, Miss Lille j. Swander.
s. Lewis De Lancet. Miss Ellen J. Barnes.
o. Fayette F. Grandquist, Miss Annie Peterson
TO- August Marcuson, Miss Annie Anderson.
H. VIM. ColgrOve, Sarah A Beal.
H. David Jameson, Miss Abigail G. Harris.
49, Albert Ktnekin, Miss Annie Darling.
a. Ole Bengston. Mrs. Matilda johnson.
Is, John LAWN, Miss Bridget Butler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
CITY.

QUERY: ''Why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marhurg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price2" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE,

RICHARDS & SoHRBECK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by y. J. Bcsrdslee. Bust
ness notices should be handedin by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

Why SUBMIT TO THE Discomfort, and
humiliation entailed by local disease of
the skin, when GLENN's SULPHER SOAP
will rid you of it with certainty and de-
spatch 1t is a remedy which never fails
to relieve cutaneous disease, and, as a
means of banishing defects of the COM
plexion, it is equally reliable. The bene-
hts arising from the use of Sulphur Baths,
IN cases OF skin disease, and of rheuma-
tlsm aud govt, are we'll known, but the
cost is too heavy to be incurred by many
persons who would otherwise take advan-
tage OF them. GLENN's SULPHER SOAP
answers the same purpose. and is both
inexpensive and convenient No one
need stir abroad in search of a sulphur
bath who has this admirable means of
providing one in doors. 1t is incomparaby
the deodorizer and disinfectant of clothing
and bed linen in use, and prevents diseases
OF an obnoxious nature caused bycontact So
res, ulcers, bruises. scalds cuts and sprains
arepromtly remedied by it; aud its clearly,
healing and soothing properties constitute
1t tar more desirable remedy for scorbutic
ailments than olntments of any description,
since such greasy compounds soil the
clothing, often aggravate, and very rarely
indeed Go any permanent good.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. per
cake. l Box Is cakes) 75c., sent by mail,
prepaid, on receipt of price.
Y. n; CRITTENToN, Prop'r, Sixth AYen-
ne, New York.
HLL's HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

A SURE THINo.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and Tertiary stages,
aud in all its varied and complicated forms,
aud will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in a few days. It cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, ETC., in short time.
Price, S. per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, Ais North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a specially. II
you are afflicted, with no matter what, cal
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

For SALE.-Two carom billiard tables.
Brunswick make; in frst.class order. Viii
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR. PIERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. G. W. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance.
ment Of Science, writing from Little Falls,
n Y, said: Il freely use 1t an preference
to any Of the ordinary articles, satch as OIL
SIENNA, Salts. etc., for the most delicate an
faats, the robust, and those cnfeebled By
age. 1t is a Specific for all Bilious DIS
orders, Agues, Coles, Headaches, Cos
iUeneSS, ETC..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
Piles--Itching Piles

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles. Fistula, Salt .Rheum, and all dis.
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22
MEDICAL
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES
NATURAL SELECTION.

Are not advertised "cure-alls" but are SPECIFICS
in the diseases for which they are recommended
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators OF natural science have demonstrs-
ted beyond controversy that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival Of the fttest" is the only law
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF mang An inferior cannot superssde superior
article. BY reason OF superior merit DR.. Pierce's
Standard Medicines have outriyaled all others.
Their sale in the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum, while the amount exDor
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow to such gigantic proper.
tons ard rest upon any other basis than that OF
merit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

All those who have given it trial will
not be without it, 1t cures. DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-22

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS OEFoE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
A Story With q Moral.

Dean Stanley never loses chance to
make point on an anniversary. On the
last Saturday of the year he appeared at
an industrial exhibition in London, and
at once reminded the classes that that
day was the anniversary of an event
which happened 700 years ago, and which
caused great disturbance to the
country. 1t was the anniversary of the
murder of Thomas A. Beckett, in connec-
ton with whose life there was a circum-
stance which well illustrated the prin-
ciple on which he was about to enlarge.
People sometimes imagine that the small
things which they saw before them was
not worthy of pursuit whereas, in reality
small things often deserved considera-
ton. A story was told which referred to
the father and mother of Thomas A..
Beckett. His rather, who was a Lon
doner, went to the crusades, and having
been taken prisoner, married an eastern
lady. He was afterward ransomed and
returned to England, but he was unable
to carry away his wife with him, and
she remained in Syria. She, however,
determined to travel to England
difficult task, as she knew only two words
of English, "Gilbert" (the name of her
husband), and london" She got
through Europe by mentioning at every
town she come to the word London
at which place she eventually arrived.
When there she made use of her other
word, Colbert" and, having found hel
way from street to street, she at last dis
covered the house Of her husband near
London bridge. This was an example
of the effect that could be produced by
making the very greatest use Of what.
ever little knowledge one possessed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30

turning board were arraigned on the
18th inst, by the superior crimi.
minal court. The indictment was read
charging them with forgery and altering the
returns of Vernon Parish. The members
plead not guilty, and were admitted to bail
on their old bond.
THE Maryland legislature, in joint con-
vention, on the 18th inst, elected JAS B.
Groome as senator, to succeed Geo. r. Den
mis-, whose term expires March 4, 1879. The
vote was Groome 7S, Steiner, (Rep.) II, seat
tering2.
ST. JOHN GOODRICH died at Omaha,
Neb., on the 18th inst, aged IS years. He
edited several papers in Pennsylvania for
many years and held state and federal offices
under the Democratic administration.
A CONTROLLING interest in the st. Louis
Etening Despatch has been sold to the pro.
prietors of the Morning Journal, and the
Despatch will hereafter be issued from the
Office of the Journal.
In November last man was killed by the
Bannock Indians at Rose Fork, Idaho.
Col. Smith, Of the 14th Infantry, was sent to
Fort Hall, some time ago, tn induce the sur
render of the murderer, since which time
the Indians have been very hostile On the
10th inst, Maj. Hart, with three companies
OF the 9TH cavalry surrounded the Bannock
camp at Snake River and captured hfty-fve
bucks, some arms and two hundred and
fifty horses.
On the 10th inst, the two branches of the
Ohio legislature voted separately for United
States senator, Geo. ii. Pendleton receiving
the full vote of the Democracy. The Re
publicans cast blank ballots. On the 10th
inst. the legislature, in joint session, de-
clared Pendleton elected
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
A Parrots Practical Joke.

In his new volume on the voyage of
the Challenger, Sir G. Wyville Thompson
relates an incident which may be cited
in proof that animals are not destitute
of the sense of humor. The vessel stop
ped at the port Of Bahia, Brazil, and
some of the voyagers went to Santo
Amaro, a town about twenty miles dis
tant. There a new line of tramway had
recently been laid, with sharp incline to
steamboat wharf. DIR. Thomson's
party arrived in season to take the
trial trip on the tramway. As the truck
that carried the party went down the in
chine, the sgonized cries of child, fol.
lowed by low means, were heard appar-
emily from beneath the wheels. In
stantly the brake was applied, and the
truck stopped with sudden jerk. The
scientific party jumped out and looked
around and under the track in vain A
lot of swarthy native children stood near
the rails, looking on vaguely and Curl
ously, but not as if anything had hap
pened to any of their number. When
the passengers, mystifed, returned to
their seats, a parrot, hanging in a cage
on the truck, burst out in loud, mock
ing laugh, and was at once recognized a.
the performer in the previous screaming
and moaning. Although DR.. Thomson
is not familiar with Bahaian patois, he
il convinced that IT, e observations there
upon addressed by the truck drivers to
the parrot included some vigorous Ian
guagc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
Commodore Ammen.


The following story, which comes un-
der the category of "highly interesting
if true" is told of Com. Ammen, chief
of the bureau of navigation, in the
navy department.: During the rebel
lion, Ammen, then a captain in the
navy, was placed in command Of party
of men who had enlisted in San Fran
cisco for the Pacific squadron. They
were embarked on a merchant transport,
and after few days out the men, among
whom were many rough characters,
showed disposition to mutiny, alleging
that their food was unfit or insufficient.
The muttered threats and black looks at
length became so alarming that the mas
ter of the vessel, fearing for its safety, as
we'll as for the lives Of himself and crew,
who were outnumbered ten to one, ex-
pressed to Captain Ammen his fears and
his inclination to make for the nearest
port. "Why make for portw said AM
men. "I am in command, and wish to
go to the squadron" "But," replied
the master, "they will kill us all-they
will kill you if you go among them"
We will see about that" said the
Captain. Arming himself, he went down
where the men were gathered, and
walked in among them. Voices were
Immediately hushed, and one burly fel-
low named Murphy, the leader in the
mischief, came toward him, determined
evidently to begin the work of destruc-
tion at once. Raising his revolver,
Ammen shot the man dead, and then
commanded, in voice which contained
much more than words, Throw him
overheard" Recovering from their
stupor, the men glared like wild beasts
upon the intrepid Captain, and soon .
second mutineer gained the courage to
make move toward him. Another shot,
and again came the order, Throw him
overheard" Yet once more was the
awful tragedy repeated, and a third
bloody feast was thrown to the sharks
! The mutiny was ended. The men hud.
died in the furthest corners. Pointing
out one by one the remaining ring
leaders, Ammen ordered their compan'
ions to put them in irons, and when thil
was done he returned to his staterOom.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
Modern Connubial Evolution.
New York Graphic.

First Week-Dear, dear, dearest Mary.
Second Week-Dear, dear Mary.
Third Week-Dear Mary.
Fourth Weekday.
Fifth Week-Mary, you are mistaken.
Sixth Week-Mary, that is silly talk.
Seventh Week-O woman, you talk
like fool.
Eighth Week--I want the buttons
sewn on my shirt cuffs, by
Ninth Week-Take away your cold
hoofs!
Tenth Week-What! Cold meat for
dinner! Don't you know q good beef
steak from bad one?
Eleventh Week-You're fool.
Twelfth Week-Application for di-
vorce.
Twelfth MONTH"; Grand finale.) John
calls on Mary with a revolver. Bullets,
blood and police.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
NEWS IN BRIEF.
GENERAL FOREIGN NOTES.

THE steamship Ponce has been sunk in
collision off Liverpool, and two persons
drowned
THE French Chamber of Deputies, by a
vote of 434 to I, approved the annexation of
the island Of st. Bartholomew.
THE question between the Argentine Re.
public and Chill, concerning the Patagonian
frontier, has been arranged by an agree
msnt to submit to arbitration in accordance
with the provisions of the treaty of 1856.
CLEOPATRA's NEEDLE arrived at Graves
end on the 2lst inst.
THE Fenian McCarthy's funeral took
place at Dublin on the Goth inst. 1t is
estimated that 10000 people followed the
remains to the grave.
lTis reported that the Chinese have cap.
tured the city of kashgar.
AMERICAN experts are engaged in exam
lining oil wells in the north of Formosa.
China, and extensive preparations are max
ing for their development.
TIE Artic steam yacht Pandora, at Lon
don, has been purchased by james Gordon
Bennett.
PRUSSIA has proposed to the Federal
Council an imperial stamp duty throughout
the empire for the benefit of the imperial
exchequer.
TIE funeral of the late king Victor
Emanuel took place at Rome, on the 18th
inst, and was very impressive. The pro-
cession was an hour and half passing a
given point.
HENRY NJ. STANLEY, the African explor-
er, reached Paris on the 10th inst. He was
met by the Geographical society and given
marked attention.
THE German government has determined
to submit to the Imperial parliament, a
motion for an increase of the tax and
duty on tobacco as the first step in the gen
eral reform of imperial taxation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
New York Hon Market.

The New York hop market is reviewed by
WeUs Circular of the 10Th inst. as follows :
We begin to hear reports of scarcity of hops
in the interior; yet the receipts into New
York continue heavy, reaching $500 bales
this week. The export trade keeps up well,
some 1850 bales clearing this week. Prices
remain unchanged though we see there is a
strong disposition to quote higher in the
country markets. Our local brewers have
taken advantage of the low prices, many of
them laying in supplies sufficient to carry
them two years. Receipts for the week,
3,49l bales; total since September !, 1877,
$4,000 bales export clearance for the week,
1853 bales; total since September /, 1877.
9,76l bales. Quotations: New crop, state.
at 5(pi3c: do, Eastern, at s(gl2c; do, Year
Iings, at 3G5c; Old, at lM5c; Californian,
1877, at l2@l4c; Wisconsins, at 5@Sc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 22-1 80 P. M.-Wheat
Strong and higher; at Sl.0224 for cash;
Sl.03HMl .03l4 for seller February; S1.037 4
for seller March. Corn-Firm; a shade bet
ter; at Ale for cash; Zoe bid for seller Feb
ruary. Oats Firm; at 24c for cash 241sc
for seller February. Rye-At Sic Barley
At j03fc. Pork-Weak and easier: at
$l0.65@lo.70 for cash 5000 for seller Feb
ruary; SloS5 for seller March. Lard-Weak
and lower at 7.22I4a7.25 for cash 81 80
for seller February; S7.35@7.37H for seller
March. Whisky-At l.03. Hogs-Receipts
5000 head quiet and weak; Zoe lower
bid; heavy mixed packing, 3.s5MS.95; light
bacon, $S90@3.o5i shipping, sS.95@4.05.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
THE MARKETS.


NEW YORK, January 22-3:OO P. M
Cotton-Declining and unchanged. Flour
Slightly in buyers favor; receipts II, 600
bbls; sales 1900 bbls. Wheat--A shade
better; receipts 81 600 bus; sales @, 900 bus
at $1.l9h for No. winter red. Rye-Dul
and unchanged. Corn-Quiet receipts So,
600 bus; sales 10000 bus at 5o@611 &c for
western mixed. Barley Quiet. Oats
Dull receipts $4,000 bus; sales $4,000 bus
a, 330l37c for mixed western; 35td4lc for
white. Pork--At $12.00@l2.25. Lard
Heavy at $.67k. Whisky-At $l.06.
Petroleum-Crude 7Ec; refined at 12Ec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30

down and passing over his body, it picked
him up gently as an elephant would lift
a child in circus, and carried him along
on it's arms until in reached the station,
some distance off, and then turned him
out upon the platform as carefully as if
he were a basket Of eggs. The conductor
approached him with mingled relief and
wrath on his brow, as he was getting up
and shaking himself in an unconcerned
sort of way, and said: cold man, after
this experience; I should think you
would never touch another drop of liq-
uor in your life." "Umph," grunted
the old man, g if hadn't been drunk, I'd
be a dead man now," and he staggered
,.E
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-01-30
Where is the Moral ?
From the Vallejo Chronicle.

On Wednesday evening as the down
Napa train was flying into Yountvilie,
gray-haired man named Dewitt, drunk,
staggered upon the track directly in
front Of the engine. It was too late to
stop the iron monster; on it came, and
the shuddering crowd expected to see
him crushed under its feet. The pilot
struck him, but instead Of hurting him