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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
YELLOW FEVER.
The Disease Still on the Increase.

MOBILE, August 30. Mobile guarantees
New Orleans after tomorrow night. This
port remains perfectly free from fever
NATcHEz, August 30. Drs. Menge and
Miller report the case of Maj. Hodge of tn,
L. s. survey party. as yellow fever. Hodg,
is not expected to live through the night.
There is no other case in Vidalia. The al
dermcn have adopted non-intercourse meas
ures with Vidalia and other infected points.
MEMPHIS, August 30. Thirty-eight cases
of fever IN all, II white, were reported to-
day. Four additional deaths have occurred.
Total now cases for the week. III; whites
81. colorcd 81. Total to date, siS; total
deaths from yellow fever for the week, 81.
Total to date, DPS.
The Howard Association report having 20s
nurses on duty in 1913 familcs-l32 whites
and 81 colored. Twenty nurses were assign
ed to duty to-day
August 81 Twenty new cases, white.
are reported to-day; deaths occurred. a
telegram from Germantown, Tenn, an
nounced that Julian Bedford was down witt
the fever at Bailey station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
[ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kcnnebcc Journal.
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM ROCkLAND.


Special dispatch to Kennebec journal.
RocKLAND. August 81. The great green
back meeting, advertised to take place here.
was held yesterday The greatest efforts
were made to get together an immense crowd.
1t was advertised from Bath to Bangor with
flaming posters, announcing clam bake.
several bands, and speaking by the most cele-
bratcd grecnback orators. Cheap trains were
secured, and cheap fare by the boat. On the
train from Bath there were eight cars, filled
largely with women and children whom the
cheap fare brought ont as to a picnic. For
the barge, which left Belfast and touched at
all the landings between there and Rockland.
there were but nincty-:hrec tickets sold, this
number including all that were sold 10 women
and children. In the grand procession of the
day, which marched through the streets to
the Lindsey grove, where the meeting and
clam bake was held, there were three bands
and just l02 persons The speaking fell fiat
Great disappointment was felt at the speech
of DeLaMatyr, the grcenbackers expressing
much dissatisfaction with il. The crowd at
the grove was estimated ut from 1000 to $4,000
persons. Mr.. Murch was present. The hap
piest men in towr are the republicans. The
affair was a perfect fizzle for the greenback-
ers and made votes for the republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
The Death Of Gen God.

New ORLEANS. August 80. General Hood
used the military expressions to the last.
Abiding to slight favorable symptoms he
said to the doctor, 'Bemis, we may yet dis
lodge the enemy. As "A measure of precau-
ton. none of the military association 10 which
Hood belonged have been invited to the
funeral. He died this afternoon. Hood
leaves eleven children, the Oldest ten
years, and the youngest are twins Of three
weeks old. His physical condition was bad
for some time, caused. it is alleged, by
anxiety arising from financial reverses, and
the terrible blow he received in the death of
mis- wife. The Gen. leaves manuscript Of
the history of the war, which he intended to
have published this fall.
Gen. Hood was buried this p. m. Only a
few friends of the family and delegation
from the association of the army of the Tenn.
attended the funeral. At the cemetery, how
ever. the cortcge was received by detach-
ment of Continental guards under Capt.
Pearce, who fired salute over the grave of
the dead soldier. Edith Hood was still alive
At six O'Clock, but was not expected TO live
through the night Ethel Hood aged Z, has
midcr type of the fever. The Board of
Health of the city had an informal meeting to-
lay in regard to the health of the city, and
'rdered all sanitary inspectors to be present
II the meeting tomorrow. The eastern in
trcted part OF the city is being again disinfcCt-
3D. and the $1,000 from the National Board
Of Health will he used for sanitary purposes.
No cases of yellow fever other than those
mentioned in these dispatches have been re-
ported by the PHI, sicians, and probabilities
ire that no cases have occurred, although
mischicyous rainancers have been able tn
produce a few more cases on paper
The health officers publish report show
4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
EASTERN AFFAIRS.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. August 80. Tewfk Pa
sha, the Khedive of Egypt is expected here
shortly.
The foreign ministers have made collec-
tive representation to the Porte, respecting
the numerous assossinatons and robberies in
Constantnople. and the police system, foi
which they hold the Porte responsible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
NEGRO EXODUS.
4 Southern Man Thinks it will be Re.
neWed.

NEW York. August 30. Col. +. Richard
son. an extensive planter and cotton dealer.
states the cotton crop is over estimated. and
that the negro exodus will recommence in
Mississippi after the fall crop. but arrange
ments are being made to obtain negroes from
other States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
THE ZULU WAR.

LONDON, August 30 despatch from
Fort Marshal, August 9th, says the messen-
ger has been sent to Cetywayo. warning hin
if he delays submission beyond the 10Th, the
Swazies will no longer be prevented from in
vading Zululand.
Dispatches from Cape Town announce thu
chief of Pondos has expressed anxiety t.
make reparation. The matter may be settled
by the imposition of heavy fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

The Kennebec Journal boasts of Young girl
living in Augusta, who was eleven years old
last February, is ! feet 3 inches tall and
weighs lGG lbs, and calls upon anybody in
the State to beat that oh, that is nothing.
Mr.. Journal Waldoboro has Young girl.
daughter of W. l.. White. who will be II
years old in October. is 1 feet 10 81 inches
tall and weigh, l9s lbs Thot is something
TO boast Of Uaid0J0,o' Ners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Tomorrow the great republican mass
meeting takes place in Ltchfield, and the re-
pubicans of all the surrounding towns for
many miles, will assemble there in great
numbers if the day is fair. Gardiner is pre-
pairing to send large crowd there, and will
make gala day of it, Many of the mills
and factories are going to shut down. and the
Ltchtield in. Before they start they will
drive through the streets of Gardiner, headed
bv Il band, if it can be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
CANADA.
LegiSlaliYe.

OTTAWA, August 80. The Governor Cen
eral in council has disall WED the act passed
by the Legislature of British Columbia, enti
tied IAN Act relating to crown lands in Brit
i>h Columbia" also an act TO provide for the
better collection of provincial taxes from the
Chinese.
QUEBEC, August 80. Chaplean's resou-
ton expressing want of confidence in the gov
eminent which was moved in the Assembly
on the Goth, was to-day lost by a vote of 81 to
u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

To-day our city schools. except those on
Grove and Kendall ST., which will not COM
mence for week on account of the non-ar-
rival of the new seats, begin another year
of labor. All the old teachers have been re-
tanned Hereafter, instead of having a halliday
each Wednesday and Saturday, the schools
will keep all day Wednesday and have no
session on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
One Man Dangerously Injured.

CIScINSATi. August 80. At Brighton. in
the suburbs of the CITY. Saturday morning,
during the fog. the Baltimore ( Ohio night
express ran into the rear of the short line of
the New York express, badly crushing the
end of the sleeper and passenger coach. One
passenger in the sleeper was seriously hurt
and may not live, another was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Supposed Murder.

Hanover. August 30. Mrs. Reynolds, who
was found dead in the cellar of her house last
Saturday. in pool of blood. and who was re-
ported as having fallen through the floor of
her kitchen. is now believed from certain
suspicious circumstances To have been muir
dercd, and an investigation is now being
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON, August 80. Four hundred thou
sand pounds worth OF bullion is expected It
be shipped by Liverpool steamer to-day.
PARIS, August 80. Gold continues to be
sent to the United States for the purchase OF
wheat Steamer st. Laurent to-day for New
York takes $500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

THE INDIANS.

BOISE CITY. Idaho, August 80. Col Der
nard's command, with Lieut.. Farrow's Una
tilla scouts, struck small band of renegade
Indians near Big Greek. on the 10Th, an'
captured their camp, horses and supplies
One soldier was killed. The troops are pur-
suing the Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
RHODE ISLAND.
Reception 10 Weston.

Providence, August 80. f. p. Weston.
the champion long distance pedestrian, was
given reception tonight, and greeted with
cheers on his arrival at the depot, and was
escorted by the crowd to the hotel. In the
evening he appeared at the Park Garden.
where he was presented to 5000 or G00o peo-
pie, as a Providence boy. Weston made a
short speech al d then walked and ran few
miles, giving specimens of walking and run
ming gaits. He was serenaded at the Hotel
after the reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Rev. James DALEY OF the church of the
Immaculate Conception, at Providence died
Saturday.
The President and Mrs. Hayes will be at
Springfield. ILL.,, during Fair week. as guests
of Gov. Cullam. Secretaries Evarts, Sher-
man and Thompson. and other prominent
dignataries, will also be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Athens Locals.

The Fall Term of Somerset Academy com
mcnced on Monday, the 2jth inst A picnic
party of our people intend visiting Carratunk
Falls in Scion. on the Both. Interest in the
political campaign increases. Hon. j. Man
chester HAYNES gave a telling speech on the
26th. His description Of the National Bank
ing System was regarded by onr people as
the clearest they had heard. The ''true in
wardness" of last winters reform was held
mp to our gaze. Athens republicans are con-
fdpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Court Matters.

HARRIsBrRG, August 30. VIM. II. kem-
BILE entered bail this morning in $1,000 for his
appearance at the November term, to answer
to the charge of corrupt solicitation Of legis-
lators and perjury. A. W. Lcisenning of
Mauch Chunk also entered bail in $1,000 to
answer to the same charge. The district at
torney has been instructed by the grand jury
to prepare indictments against several repre-
sentatves on the charge of conspiracy to all
wise and promote corrupt solicitations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
BASE BALL.

At Holyoke, Mass.-tlolyokes II, Spring
fields 3.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. &, Syracuse
Stars =
At Cleveland, Ohio-Clcvelands 10, Gin
cinnatis 3,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Russian COrvettes.

BosToN. August 80. Statements are made
here from well informed sources that one or
more of the fleet of corvettes which the Rus
slams contemplate contracting for will proba-
bly, be built in this harbor, though no con-
tracts have vet boon concluded 1t is not i'm
probable that all of the corvcttes may be
built here or at Chester Penn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Raising at Clinton,

One of the largest political gatherings in
Kennebcc county, and the largest ever held
in Clinton, occurred Thursday evening Aug.
20, under the auspices OF the Davis Club.
The arrival of the p NJ train brought the
Winthrop Band and the speakers.
At 7. NJ. the Davis Club headed by the
Winthrop Band, under the charge of +. G..
Hodgdon, Esq, marched to the depot, and on
the arrival Of the special train from Water
vile, escorted one hundred and fifty members
of the Waterville and Fairfield Davis Clubs.
accompanied by the Fairfield Band. to Main
street. where a beautiful flag. bearing the
motto daniel F. Davis and Honest Money"
was unturled. G.. W. Parkman. Esq, Prcsi-
dent of the Davis Club then made a few APP
propriate remarks. and cheer upon cheer went
up for the flag. The procession then marched
to the stand on Church street.
The president of the club called the meet
ing to order. and introduced NJ. j. Hatch.
Esq, as president of the meeting. who after
few appropriate remarks, introduced Amos
l.. Kinds, Esq. of Benton Mr. Kinds spoke
for twenty minutes in most eloquent and
manner.
Emmons Blaine Esq, son of Senator
Blaine. was then introduced. who spoke TWEEN
" minutes, chiefly on State issues. His
speech was well received.
Orvlle ID. Baker. Esq. was next presented
and made an eloquent and forcibe speech of
one and a half hours.
The torch-light procession was thon form
ed and paraded the principal streets thence
to the depot, where the visitors took the spe-
cial train for Watervilc. Clinton republic
cans are awake. remember that Cor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Hr"E. W. Moore. Crayon Portrait Artist.
has removed his Studio to Winthrop ST.. near
the depot. where he is better prepared to do
his work. and his scholars will find it more
quiet and convenient in taking lessons.
Mr.. Moore makes Portraits life size from any
kind of picture. and guarantees to give salts
faction in every respect. Have your pictures
copied here at home where YOU can have
such changes made as you like.
augll+eod2mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
LOSSES BY REPUTATION.
An Immense Amount Of Property Thus
stolen.

NEW YORK. August 30. The Tribune has
an article showing the losses by creditors of
Southern States, under various forms of re-
pudiation. aggregate S212.0oo.oo0. If repn-
dated municipal debts are added. they will
reach over $500 DOC. 900. Eighty-sjx millions
of this was sustained by foreign capitalists,
and sl50 600 600 by Northern creditors. The
remainder is held by Southern creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the middle states.
clear and partly cloudy weather, light varia-
BILE winds mostly from south To west. station
AIRY or higher temperature and barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Davis COrpOl.als.

The Davis Corporals will meet tonight,
Monday. September LIST. at o'clock. at their
headquarters in Meohan Hall. to attend the
flag raising on Cushnoc Heights. They will
forr, in line and march TO the Heights. head
ed by the Augusta Band. PR ORDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

The Board of Directors have reconsidered
their action 30 far as to allow the city the
use of one of the entries of the Grove street
school house on election day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Asbury Powers of Pittston, who was so Sc
verely injured a few days ago by an ice CHS
el falling upon him. was a student last term,
in the Dirigo Business College here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

FALL RIVER. August 80. The case of the
Fall River Iron Works against the Mechan-
les mill involving some 100000. has been
left to three referees, who give the interested
parties hearing next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
PENNSYLVANIA.
Coinage.

; PHILApELpHN August 80. The coinage at
the United States mint in this city, during
the month of August, aggregated ], 1874 ,22O
pieces valued at 50 233, 491. of this amount
81, $40. $50 was in silver dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Greenback Haggie at Lewiston.

LEWISTON. August 80. The mas, conven-
ton of straight groenbackers, to nominate
a straight ticket. al Auburn hall, was forcbly
taken possession of by fusion leaders, and the
gentlemen who signed the call Z. after an
exciting scene were Obliged to leave the hall.
Eaton of Greene called Hon. +. VI. Fogg a
LIAR. The confusion was great, all shout
ing at once. Every one was standing on the
settees, talking, and the meeting finally en-
dorsed the democratic nominations. The
straight greenbackers then met at the Chron;
of Webster for senator, and j. ID. Storer.
Auburn. Judge of Probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

tB~Found. on Cushnoc Heights, a coat
which the owner ran have by calling AT John
Overs store, proving property and paying for
this notice. IT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

At special examinations held last week five
scholars were admitted to the high school in
/ lition to those who were regularly passed
from the grammar to the high school last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
AoraI ann Stair Nrms.
Monday, September l, 1879.

There is to be meeting of the Board of
Managers of the Maine Industrial School for
Girls at IIallowell, Wednesday, Sept. Sd. at
10 o'clock 4. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

An Augusta gentleman has just returned
from Northport and speaks in the highest
terms of the beauty and attraciiveness of the
campmeetng grounds there. He was there
last Thursday. the great day. when there was
present one of the largest crowds hi ever saw
outside of large cities it being estimated there
were - OO0 visitors. \ barge was there from
Rockland hearing 1900 people, and another
from Bangor bringing the same number.
There was steamer each from Rockland and
Ellsworth loaded. and two from Bangor also
completely filled. And besides there were
a half-iozen small steamers which regularly
ply between Northport and points in that vi
entity. He noticed as Augusta parties on the
ground. Miss Young. Miss Fogler, Fred
Matthews and W. F.. Bowditch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Hon. J. Manchester HAYNES was on the
stump in Somerset county last week. He re-
ports the republicans gaining there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Meetings In Somerset County.

A correspondent writes that Messrs. Walton
and Webb have been having splendid meet
inss in Somerset county, that all the rcpub-
licans are wide awake, and that there will be
no stav-at-homes this year on election day.
He continues: Friday afternoon Hon. l.. II.
Webb and :. j. Walton, ESQ.,, addressed a
large meeting at Canaan. The work is going
bravelv on. and the sky grows brighter for
Repmblican success as the day of battle draws
near.
Hon. Eugene Hale spoke in Skowhcgsn the
18th. His was the speech of the season. A
number of new converts avowed their deter
mination to leave the old stranded wreck and
Join the good ship of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

There is young man in Belfast. twenty
four wears Of age who is much smaller than
Tom Thumb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Senator j. ID. Cameron and wife Of Penn
sylvania. Mrs. James q. Blaine of Augusta.
and Mrs J. C. Burrows of Michigan, were in
Bangor Friday evening, being on their way to
Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Remember the hagraising on Cushnoc
Heights tonight. The Augusta Band will be
present and the republicans on the Heights
will cndeavor to make it the most successful
affair of the kind which has taken place in
this city during the campaign. A large num-
Der of houses will be illuminated, and there
will be good speaking by local orators. The
Davis Corporals are requested to be at their
headquarters at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Republican Rally In Vi nina.

Republican Rally i'm vi nina.
The republicans of Vienna held grand
rally at the Mineral Springs, Aug. q. The
company was called to order by David Waite
of the town committee and B. W. Hartman
of Readfield was chosen chairman. who intro
duced Mr.. w. Il. IIaines of West Waterville,
who spoke for about one hour. Mr.. II. NJ.
Heath then took the stand, and spoke for one
hour and half in his usual happy style. At
the close of the speaking the company adj
journed to Mr.. Henry Graves, where the
ladies of Vienna had prepared bountful
repast.
A few days ago there was Davis flag hung
out at the village. 1t is said that the green
hackers have not seen it. yet they think the
rope is to hold the buildings together across
the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

A man lost his gold watch and chain the
other day while digging clans at Peaks is
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Marshal White and Deputy Jones made
seizure of keg of rum and barrel Of beer
from the Della Collins, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Republican Mass Meeting.

Six thousand people attended the republi.
can mass meeting at East Livermorc camp
ground to-day, on the excursion train from
Lewiston. There was speaking all day by
Hon. o. {. Moore, \. H.. Gen. e. II. Gros-
vernon, Ohio; Senator Hamlen and Hon. Lot
NJ. Morrill,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

The rear end Of the drive OF logs has reach
ed Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

Hon. T.. b. Washburne of Illinois. former
ly minister TO Paris. was in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01

At the caucus of the republicans of the
classed towns of Pittston. Farmngdale and
West Gardiner, Saturday, Gnstavus \. Col
burn of Pttston, was unanimously nominated
a candidate for representative. Whole num-
Der of votes, 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Greenback Caucus Mt Portland.

PORTLAND, August 80. At the democratic
and greenback caucuses tonight, after con-
siderable discussion, both podies agreed upon
the following rs candidates for the legisla-
ture: Lewis Pierce, Edmund Dano, Jr., H.
Ingraham, Chas. A. Dyer, Thomas +. Shee-
han, all formerly democrats.
Republican TOrch.Light Procession.
DAMARIsCoTTA, August 30. The Davis
Club torch light procession. this evening,
was addressed by Gen. James A. Hall and
Hon. Edwin Frye. The republicans of
Damariscotta and Bristol nominated Alexan-
der Yates for representative, this afternoon.
Enthusiastic Republican Meeting.
GARDINER, August 81. There was large
and enthusiastic republican rally here last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-01
Postal Matters.

evening, addressed by Orville d. Baker, II.
NJ Heath, and j. C.. Burrows Of Michigan.
Postal Matters.
WASHINGTON, August 80. VIM. A. Pratt
has been appointed postmaster at South Sc
bee, Piscataquis, Me.