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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
The Colonel Surprised.

On one occasion, believe it was at
Murfreesboro, Tenn, Colonel Doan, of
the One Hundred and First Indiana,
made an effort to have all the regiment
fire their guns off together. After tax
ing great pains to dress them in line he
rode down the front and gave special
instructions for every man to he slow
and deliberate. He said he would be
careful to give every one time and he
wanted every man to fire at the COM
mand and see how near they could all
come to discharging their guns together.
When he was ready he rode back, and
after taking calm survey of the regi-
ment he gave command. Make
readyw Ca long pause); take aim !"
(another long pause, during which
some one by accident fired his gun !;
next, two or three more went off; then
the whole regiment; some of the boys
supposed he had said "fireG and they
had not heard it. So it was spot! bang!
then bang! up and down the whole line,
bang! bang! going off, one at time and
eight or ten at time.) The colonel
sat calmly on his horse until the last
gun was fired; then with loud voice
he yelled: Great Scott have GU done
already If there was not so blamed
many of you I'd arrest the whole regi-
ment. Go to your quarters. every
cussed one of you'll You ha'n't got the
sense of a mule!".
A soft voice at the rear end of the line
was heard to say, "Grab root!" and
the parade was dismissed. Detroit Free
Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
Feminine sunerstitions.

White specks on the nails are indica-
tive of good fortune.
When woman enters a room she
should be obliged to sit down, if only
for moment, as she otherwise takes
away the children's sleep with her.
To rock the cradle when empty is in
furious to the child.
To eat while a bell is tolling for a
funeral causes toothache.
The growing of hen indicates ap-
preaching disaster.
Drawing on stocking inside out,
causes matters to go wrong during the
day.
By bending the head to the hollow of
the arm the initial letter of ones future
spouse is represented.
When children play soldier on the
roadside it forbodes the approach of
war.
A child grows proud if suffered to
look into the mirror while less than
twelve months old.
Before moving into new house first
send in bread and new broom.
Whoever sneeZes at an early hour
either hears some news or receives some
present the same day.-CSncinnati En-.
qattTer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

A young man named Elmer Sever
ance, who was working at Smith *
Carriers camp, at Princeton, Mimi, bet
one of his companions quarter that he
could place a dipper of cold water on
the stove and hold his finger in the dip
per until the water began to boil. The
wager was accepted. Severance held
his finger in the dipper quite II while,
but was Obliged to withdraw it before the
water had reached n boiling point, hence
he lost his bet On examination it was
found that the finger was completely
cooked; it panied Severance so that he
was Obliged to quit work and come to
town for medical treatment. The prob
ability was that the finger would have
to he amputatCd,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
A Cats Fight With a Rattlesnake.

The Americas (Ga.) Republican of a
recent date has the following: About
three weeks ago, during the beautiful
sunny weather we have had which in
duced the trees to bud and bloom, was
walking in my garden one morning.
thinking about preparing for an early
start for spring vegetables, when | saw
a large rattlesnake summing. My first
impulse was to go to the house, get a
gun, and kill il. But looking around,
saw a very large house cat cautiously
creep upon the reptile. Anticipating II
fight, and equally desirJus of getting rid
of the cat, which killed chickens, con
cluded to witness his attack upon the
snake. The cat crawled upon it's stom-
ach, pulling along on its feet, whisking
its tail from side to side, and every now
and then stretching its neck to view the
snake. When about eight or ten feet off
the SNAKE suddenly coiled up, sprung it's
rattle, faced the cat and darted it's
forked tongue out rapidly. The cat
commenced rapid circle around the
snake, so fast in fact that the eye could
hardly keep up with it. At last it got
near enough and made dart at its
enemy, but through providential rea-
SOH6 III went DlVn aOOVe inc snake,
which also struck at the cat. thus
breaking its coil. The cat went too far,
and by the time it had turned to face its
foe the reptile was again coiled and
ready for the attack. The same method
YVES adopted and carried on for four OF
five times, occupying at least half an
hour. The cat wished to catch the
snake, but seemed aware that if it missed
the neck it would be certain death. Al
the sixth assault they met and instantly
the snake was wrapped in several folds
around the body of the cat, which used
its sharp claws with deadly effect The
cat had been bitten on the head and
neck several times, and both continued
to fight. The snake was torn nearly tc
shreds, but did not unloosen its col
around its victim. The poison was
swift and deadly, but before the cat died
it caught the snakes head in its mouth
and crushed it, and fighting they died
the snake enwrapping the cat in it,
coils. The snake measured four feet
eight inches and had thirteen rattles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Fashion Notes,

Very dark colors continue stylish.
The ulster is the leading spring wrap.
New dress buttons all come in two
sizes.
Spanish lace is the fancy of the mo-
ment.
Diminutive patterns in brocaded ma
terials are among recent importations.
Mummy cloth, much improved, will
be among the fashionable spring goods.
Gilt and silver balls, both plain and
facetted, form the heads of fancy pins for
the hair.
Yellow, red and brilliant dark colors
are mingled with the faint fade colors in
new goods.
Small sunfowers, from one-third to
half the natural size, are popular as cor
sage boquets.
Beaded passementeries will be largely
used for trimming silks and satins used
in costumes and wraps for spring.
Dragons, bees, butterflies and birds in
indefinite forms appear among the palm
leaves and other Eastern designs OF
lately imported spring goods.
Violet is a fashionable color this
spring. and that in all its shades, from
the color ofan iris to the soft hues of the
Parmese violet and the Persian lilac.
The long overdress, which has re.
Gently been revived, is nothing brit 8
gracefully draped princess polonaise
which requires only a flounce to CON-
plete the costume.
Fashionable false fronts of waved OIL
curled hair cover the whole crown
ofthe head, coming low on the forehead
and fastened beneath the knot with 6
small shell comb on each side.
Dresses are still made with scant skirt,
behind. In the make of bodices there
is more variety, but the basque wais
prevails in the new spring costumes.
The latest novelty in the way of max
ing up velvet is to have the dress com
posed of a perfectly plain corsage, plail
coat sleeves and a plain demitrainet
skirt without flounces, tablier or over
skirt.
A clever new idea in kid gloves is tn,
Foster glove, in which the fastening i
by cord laced around hooks, like thos
on gentleman's laced shoe. The GLOW
may be laced in twink ing, and tn
fastening adapts itself to any size
wrist, while all annoyance from burst
ing buttons or torn button-holes is OBJ
waited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

The pope has published long encyclical
letter against divorce and in favor Of remov-
ing the marriage oereinouy nom all civil iuris-
diction. -,
Tne German bark Marie Wilhelmina, iron
Liverpool Tor Baltimore, has been lost at sea
Only four Of her crew were saved.
BY a collision between freight and Passen-
ger train in Cuba fifty persons were more or
less seriously injured.
An Official account of the explosion in the
cars Winter palace says that eight soldiers
were killed and foriy-five injured.
Heavy foods are reported in several prov
inoes OF Spain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
Read His Statement:
spp,vav,rr. ME.. Oct. -, 1916.

SPRIgGyALE, ME., Oct. H. 1870
Ma n. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-Ftiteen years ago last fan was taken
sick with Rheun itisrn, was unable 70 move Until
the next April. From that time until three years
AGO this fan 1 suffered every hing with hneuInA-
tism Sometimes there would re weeks az time
that could not step one step; these attacks were
quite often suffered everything that a man
could over three years rF0 last spring com,
ineuced taking NEGEIISE sYt followed II up nntn
had taken seyeu bottles have had no hheuma-
Us1n since that time. I always advise every one
that is troubled with rheumatism TO try NEGEIIsE,
and not suffer for years Is l have Done. luis
statement is graiu,tous as FAR as AIR. stevens Is
ALBERT CROOKER,
Firm Of A. Crooker & Co., Druggists and APothe-
parleR
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
EEv TORI

"Oh, how l Go wish my skin was as
clear and soft as yours" said a lady to
her friend. You can easily make it
So" answered the friend. "How ?''
inquired the first lady. "By using
Hop Bitters, that makes pure, rich blood
and blooming health. 1t did for me, as
you observe" Read of it.--Bulletin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

81 wish you would keep your mouth
shut" exclaimed Hollemout, the dent
ist, suddenly losing patience with his
patients prediction for talking. "All
right" said the latter, suiting the action
to the word. And then Hollemout asked
him if he would be so kind as to open il
again long enough for him (Hollemout)
to get his finger out. You never dc
know how to please some men.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

In regard to the method of coloring
butter. The theory is that cows when
well fed and cared for will make yellow
butter; the fact is that not one in ten
will, except in times of flush pasture.
This is just the reason that the very best
dairymen in this country use Wells,
Richardson & Co.'s Perfected Butter
Color. Mo0re's Ruq'nI
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
| HousehoId Need.

A book on the Liver, its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation, Dysprp'
STA, Malaria, etc. Address DR.. Sanford l62
Broadway, New York city, NJ Y,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

No more forcible argument is needed
to prove that man, in the beginning,
was created out-of- doors than the fact
that not one in ten of them can learn to
shut door when he leaves room. -
Mlddleto1C,s TRANSCRIPT
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

&c Is there any mail for meP" said she
to the handsome Ike. Certainly"
said he. "Wherep" said she. Here
said he, with open arms. "That's nv
funeral" sang the maid. Friends are
invited to attend without further no.
tice, So much for what the maid made
by getting the male mail YoakerS Co.
zekte.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
NATURES RE1E6Y
VECEFINED
| YHI csEaT Bloop PunnER/

MR.. ALBERT CROOKER the wci-knovn drug
oist and apothecary, OF Spriugvale, Me-, always
sd7ises every one troubled Sith rheumatism to try
VVapTTNF
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

DR.. G. f. Shoemaker, OF Reading, Pa, is the
only aural surgeon in the United States who
devotes all his time to the treatment of deaf
ness and diseases OF the ear and catarrh; es
pecally running ear. Nearly twenty years ex.
perience. Thousands testify to his skill. Con.
suit him by mail or otherwise. Pamphlet free
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

These boots had constant wear through
April and May, and since that time they have
been worn every morning through the dew to
get the COWS and do their milking in, and l
have seen four pair OF them. and they are APP
parently as good as when l sold them. Milk
whey and dew on rubber boot, or any other
boot, for six months, are as good tests as can
be had. The pair OF "95" boots sent me March
IL, put on u farmer who is one OF my hard
est customers. They have not cracked at
all, but the one marked s. G. on front Of
leg, has worn through the first layer OF the
sole. Yours, in haste,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
Wanted &.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at salary OF
800 per month and expenses paid. For full
particulars address as above.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

For sore throat, gargle with Pso's Cure,
mixed with little water. Relief is instant.
25c. buys pair OF Lyons Heel Shfeners
and MAKE a boot or shoe last twice as long.
Gilbert's Laundry, Pat. Gloss and Corn Starch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
VEGETINE
HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.

Mr.. II. r. STEVENS:
D.ar sir-NIy daughter, after having severe
attack of whooping Cough, was left IN fee1le
s.ate Of health Beins advised by frlend sne
tried the VEGETIsE, and after using few bottles
was fully restored TO healia.
have been a great sufferer from rheumatism.
| have takeu several bottles of the NEGETISE for
this complaint, and am happy TO say II mas entreiy
cured mo I have recommended the VEGETINE to
others with the same good results. 1t 10 great
cleanser and purifier Of the blood; 1t is peasant 10
take and can checrfuily recommend II.
JAMES MORSE, 1854 Athens Street.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

Rifes-Seven-shot Repeating, q and SO calibre, ac
curate up 10 800 yards, bran new only S4.5o Biggest
bargain ever Offered In Firearms Illustrated catalogue
and testimonials in fun. Address CHICESTER RIFLE
COMPANY. 81 Montgomery Street, jersey City, N. j.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

Vegetine thoroughly eradicates every kind
of humor, and restores the entire system to a
healthy condition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
Dnughters, wives and Mothers.

PV9E-
lively cure Female Weakness such as Failing Of the
Womb Whites, Chronic Inflammation or liberation OF
Suppressed and Irregular MeIshuation, &c. An old and
reliable remedy Send postal card for pamphlet with
treatment cures and certificates from physicians and
PATIENTS, to HUWARTU 4 BALLARD UTICA, N. Y.
Sold by all Drnggists-sl.o0 per bottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

"vogetine,o says a Boston physician, " has no
equal as blood purifier. Hearing OF us many
wonderful cures, after all other remedies have
failed, visited the laboratory aud convinced my
self of its genuine merit. L. ia prepared from
barbs, roots and herbs, each of which is hlghly
manner US to produce astonishing results"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
GRANT AROUND Z WORLD

II describes Royal Palaces Rare Curioses, Wealth and
Wonders of the ndies China, Japan. etc million people
want it, This is the best chance OF your life to make
money Beware Of "catch-pcmy" limitations. Send for
circulars and extra terms TO Agents Address
NATIONAL PuRIISIIIN q Co. Phila lephia, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

Syracuse IN. Y. } University has eleven
students from Brazil.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
An Open Letter.

WEST WINFIELD, Herkimer Co, N. Y. !
October %, 1879.
l.. CANDEE & Co., New Haven, Ct.
Gentlemen: Out of the case OF "95 Rub
her Boots sent me last April,
sold one pair April 4, to Alvin Bliss,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27
: ] he KoYan.

A curiosity TO every o. e, and necessity
to all students of History or tEeiigtOnl
THE KORAN OF MOHAMMED; translated from the
Arabic by George Sale. Formerly published at s2ISi
new, beautiful type neat Cluth-bound edition; price
rs ccrts and cents Tor postage. Catalogue of many
standard remarkably low in price, with extra tes
to clubs free Say where you this advertisements
ANERICAN RooE ExcMANGE. Tribune lulldng. ~ Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-02-27

trrnDper has 11rnted on q IN 6tri Tue QJ 1Re5 nnd
Dr. j. r Wifer's signature, u ia = bottle. Sold
BY ali druggists Sent by mail by J. MILLER, NJ. D.,
pr0ur s. w. COR Tenth and Arch Sts., Phi ada, Pa
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18
MILAN EXCHANGE
THURSDAY, Nov'R IS. 1850
cLiraro Lie: i proleetIon ,

Chicago Times: If protection Of
American industries is such good
thing for workingmen, how comes 1t
that. taken all in all, the protected IN
dus.ries pay no highrr wages than IN
protected industries? And if Protec-
ton is necessary to the continuance OF
such American industries, how does 1t
happen that they are able to compete
in the markets Of the world-in At
rica. Russia, Australia, South Ameri-
ca aud Mexico, even in England,
France and Germany-with foreign
manufacturers
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18

A laly who had heard a vigorous
charity sermon, and yet bad given
nothing when the contribution box
was passed around, had her pocket
picked while going out Of church. On
making the discovery she remarked;
God could not find the way to my
pocket, but the devil did"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18

Half the profits of farming result
from taking care of the crops after
maturity. Leaky barns, ihalfmade
granaries, faulty stacks and bad fenc-
ing cause more loss to farmers than
bad seasons.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18

A bright little girl, who had sue
cessfully spelled the word that, was
asked by her governess what would
remain after the st" had been taken
away. "The dirty cups and saucers,
was the reply.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18
M NE country now neels IS :

What the country now needs IS q
dime-novel writer who will make
ministers, or editors, or some highly
moral class, his heroes. The alarm.
Ing number of boys now fitting them
selves fol pirates OF Indian annihila-
tors are Liable to get this government
into trouble.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA
4 ST.. LOUIS i. r.
)fers better recommendations, better time anc
letter connections than any other route Pc
&C.,. tine Northwest and Southeast

For information. time -tapirs, ana isl OF
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18

c. P. ATMoRE. Jr. or v. 1. DANbf,.
PGsseBeer. Agent, Gen.l y 4 1; Aeehl,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-11-18
3 sH3.#8H3TE8SMITH'S.
.I0li3 Si1l1
OR IMPROVED
CHILL CURE
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The Cure Is Permanent
Il. The Chill Once Broken will
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b Has al The Virtues Of Cai2ila,
f Without aly0i lis Dis2-
81 gI5825Ig Effects.

n THIS Medicine, ewing 60 It's great l.
n / mcr.l, has been wonderful sac,
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ID. purely vegetable ingredients, aad /
=. never fails, when properly taNcn, 70 /
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N and a-ue, neuralgia, ano u. malarial
q diseases. Unlike emil remedies gen
n orally, Il requires 10 pur~7tiVe 70 Eel
nj taken with 3D.. the medicine lts-ii 1cI-l
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II. liver and bowels, i--ctu1liy r--a9F-.
" irv the cause Of the disease, not
P = merely temporarily csccSlns u.
Herein consists Cae great 1cva-. t7gf
I'D II has over al other prcpar5ti2.nS-
10 The crowninE excellence OF thiS.
.L' medicine, however, above the per
~ mapencv and certainty Of lt8 cure,
~ Is the fact that no injury whatever
r. can arise from It's use, as IS certaln
I'll 70 be the case when GumnS or ar
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lL' uai INGREDIENTS Of most OF the chill
~. medicines RON IN use. 1t has been
-. particularly successful IN the cure
~ az chronic cases Of chiils, frequently
I'll making cures after all otaef rene
~. dies had sailed.
lL| Asa tonic 1t IS unriyalsd. II IN
" crcases the appetite, promotes di-
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healthy condition, acts upon The ilF-
o.. and assists the system 20 throw
I'LL oil the influence Of malari5-
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-15

/ electoraI-yote resolution and demanded the
previous question. The Republicans re-
fUsing TO vote, The House was left without
a quorum.
Mr.. Bcknell then said he would not press
the resolution further at this time, but
would bring It up again In January, when
he could find 147 members on his side OF
the House.
Mr.. CabeIl, OF Virginia, offered a resoltI.
ton appointing A. w. Z. NowIin, OF Vir-
gInia. as postmaster of the House, which
was adopted. Mr.. Nowlin was sworn in.
The House then by vote Of 1876 to 80
went into Committee OF the Whole on the
funding bill.
Mr.. Wood, OF New York, said that the
Committee OF Ways and Means had agreed
to report an amendment fixing the rate OF
interest on the refunding bonds authorized
by the bill at 3 per cent. A number OF
amendments and substitutes for the pro-
posed bill were offered by Messrs. Kelly,
Buckuer, Gillette, and McMIllary, and were
ordered IN be printed.
Mr. Warner, Of OHIO, then spoke at length
upon the bill, opposing many OF It's features.
Mr.. Cbittenden followed in It's support.
The committee then rose, and the subject
went over for the present.
Mr.. Singleton. OF Mississippi, from the
Appropriations Committee, reported the
consular aud diplomatic appropriation bill,
appropriating Sl,19O, 43j. Mr.. Forney, OF
Alabama, from the same committee, re-
ported the Military Academy appropriation
bill, approprallng 1922, 1876. Both bills
were ordered to be printed and recon-
mitted.
Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-15
Jewish LiberaIiIy To- Christian
church.

The Union Presbyterian church OF Alex
andria, being without house OF worship
on account OF a recent decision affecting the
ownership OF the building which they have
been occupying, was offered the use OF the
Hebrew Synagogue, and have returned
thanks in the following letter:
ALEXANDRIA, VA, December s, 1880.
Isaac EtchJerq. Esq, and others Of The He
bre,o Church, Ate5dndrid, Va:
Gentlemen,-Havi been selected by the
Union Presbyterian church OF Alexandra
10 make suitable acknowledgment OF your
kindness ip giving them the use OF your
handsome Synagogue, am at loss 10 en-
press the high admiration that is entertain
ed for your graceful recognition OF their
wants, and your noble liberalty in pro-
yiding for them.
We recognize in your act the highest
type OF manhood, in rising superior TO sec.
tartan preIudices, exhibiting a lofty desire
10 assist 10 the Improvement OF your fellow
man by the inculcali0n OF ideas and feel
ings that tend TO make society better, puri-
tying the social atmosphere by the estab-
hshment Of a higher grade OF morality aud
willing obedience To the commandments
Of our Heavenly Father.
Accept cur heartfelt thanks, with the AS
surance Of our high appreciation of your
disinierested iiberslity 10 the transfer Of
sour earthly temple, which will have it,
reward wbea the good deeds OF this life
shall be measured as securities for bliss
fnl eternity In that celestial temple where
the Great High Priest Of tie Universe la
bis glory presides.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES :. DOUGLAS.