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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

1t is urged by some that the refunding
of the debt at low rate of interest ls
better than paying it at maturity. On
this principle it is more economical to
pay interest than to pay the debt and
avoid the interest. IF merchant owes q
note for large sum, on which interest is
accommodating, he will. if he is shrewd
business man pay the note and stop the
interest. The government is simply q
large busin ess firm, having large transac-
tions,s and when the bonds become due,
which are the governments notes, those
bonds should be paid, or If not able
to pay the wholessum,s tnen pay all that
can be with the surplus coin in the trea
sury, and refund the balance. The trea
sury will probably contain at the time
maturity of the SIS and 6's about $70O.
100000 or within 100000 O00,of the entire
amount, Let the$7OO, 600, 900 be applied tc
the payment of the bonds. and the remaining
@100.O0O,000 be refunded at low rate o.
interest. and thus the people will be saved
the interest on $7O0.oOO.oO0, Does any
one pretend to say that it is better tt
refund the entire debt and pay interest or
the whole of it. than to wipe out 500, 900,
600 of it, and save the interest thereon?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
AL SORTS.

A faint pocket book never won fai
lady.
The Standard Oil Company is reported
to have cleared SIT 100000 in nineteen
months.
A London magistrate has pronounced
the bicycle "a most abominable and
dangerous nuisance"
The Mormon Temple at Utah has cost
about $27 100000. a larger sum than
the Capitol at Washington.
Brides complain that people do not give
as much silverware for wedding presents
as they have in past years.
The New York Nail reports that a
prominent young lady of that city has
joined the Catholic Church, preparatory
to marrying the man of her choice.
1t is mean thing for handsome man
to go to town and give every Indication of
being IN the market until half the girls are
WILD about him. and then send for his
wife.
Eugene. Eugene. will yen still insist
IN wearing the hair OF another woman
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
Greatest Remedy Known.

r. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption is certainly the greatest
medical remedy ever placed within the
reach of suffering humanity. Thou
sands of once hopeless sufferers, now
loudly proclaim their praise for this
wonderful Discovery to which they
owe their lives. Not only does it
positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Hoarseness and all affec
tiOns of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
yield at once to its wonderful curative
powers as if by magic. We do not ask
you to buy q large bottle until you
know what you are getting. We
therefore earnestly request you to call at
your Druggist q. SpeidePs and get a
trial bottle free of cosS which will con-
vince the most skeptical of its wonder
derful merits, and show you what 8
regular one dollar size bottle will do
For sale by G, Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
WOMEN !:

LeucoI rhea. Excessive Flowing, Painfn.
Monthly Periods, Suppressions when from I'M
natural causes, Irregularities Weak Back, Prolap.
sus or Failing of the Uterus Anterversion and
Retroversion, Bearing down Sensations. Interna
Heat, EerYous Depression, Debility, Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage. Chrome Congestion, infla
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo
tency Barrenness, Sterility, and Female, Weak
ness.
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, The
wearing strain OF maternity, and which often dc
more ros ara brsGeiag her constitution and weak
ening heIfor other EFFORTS than all else oi her labor
and duties saaSse 1t is in this direction thai
one often discovers that which ii most pirful il
the life Of such woman. elabors on through
the period of CESSATION to the last possb moment
often over exerfing herself. and often doing hel
and her offspring ir.eparabe injury The result OF
all this is that the mother at thai period OF life
when she SD ould pess he threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age, is often broken down and
after a year or two of intcerabe suffering Is hur-
RED of TO the nearest churchyard
a bottle or two of Shorev's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make a woman's
life light and happy, but win cure permanently
most OF her complaints. Sold by ali druggists al
one dollar per large package Sold in Des Moines
wholesale and retail by
c. II. WARD 6 co. and by druggists generally
FULLER & FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot, SIS Cedar ST, New York. 626nwfdw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
:. ., DUN AIRS
FLUID
NJ AGN E ST 4.

Superior &c any English American. A d.
PLOMA was awarded to this MRgnesia, by the
American Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an Aperient antic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with accidity with very great benefit. Ii
has the advantage over common Magnesia. in being
dissolved. and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels II is decidedly superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, on account OF Its ap
orient quality.
This solution of Magnesfa is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient in all
OF irritation, acidiy OF the stomach,
complaints, nfantile disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid ernctatiOns and sourness,
or irregular digestion.
The solution is of itself aperient but it's faxa
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after il, q little lemon juice
mil ed with sugar and water. or even with cream
of tartar. In this manner very agreeable eHer-
vescent draugh can BE- sateiy taken at any time
during fever or thiEst
to the presence of so much earbonic acid have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The eolution is almost invariably succeeded il
removing fits, spasnls and headache TO which deli
cate persoDs are subject from acids and crudiies oil
the stomach and bowels,
The attention OF the public is particularly direct
ed tile following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia;
New HAVEN Feb %, 1879.
S. O. DUNBAR, Esq., Dear Sir; most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor Of your "Fluid
Magnesia.'' have never found anything so plea
mach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering as above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOaE a. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for years, lie happy to endorse the
estimony of Mr.. Blake In his favcr.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, n ov. d. 1S4S.
Mr.. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of fnid Magncsia is
coming into general use. While II Is more econo-
mical than other preparations of Fluid Magnesla
/ have found it vastly more efficient and not only
an antiseptc and anti-acd upon the stomach, but
q very considerable tonic. 1t lie beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
hcts young children, and for females of debilita-
ted and soT stomachs particus rIy those eneentic
II is invaIuabls Beng scieE tfc preparation and
open to the profession. it needs only an acquaint-
apce to become with them a favorte medicine.
Wan. GRosvEaoR, II d.
:. o. DuNBAR.-Dear Sir: 1 have been sometime
in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesis pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the English prepar-
alton on account OF its cheapness and It's superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours &c. Nj. S. PERRY N. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

upon your head7" "AIphonse. Alphonse,
do you still insist upon wearing the skin OF
another calf upon your feetf
A bonanza king, visiting New York,
astonished everybody at dinner party
the other evening by drinking his soup
out Of the plate. It is understood that
this is the style 10 which it is.dene in the
mines.
English powder puffs are now made
with long handles, and the new style is
said to be a great improvement. Ii you
wish to get into trouble ask a young why
they are an Boston Tram
script;
Mr.. Longfelow can take worthless
sheet of paper, and by writing a poem on
it. make Ia worth $50. That's genius. Mr.,
Vanderbilt can write few words on SINH
lar sheet and make it worth 1850, 900, 900.
That's capital.
A stranger 10 Galveston asked an old
resident how malarial fever could be dis.
tinguished from yellow fever. ''As gen
eral thing" was the reply. you cant tell
until you have tried it. If you amt alive
thenit is most likely yellow fever"
FL. w. Foster, of the Cornell University
Glass of 1877, has just married Lyra FL.
Peck, of the Cornell Glass of 1879. She
was Freshman when he was Junior
This is what comes.of the coeducation oil
the sexes" remarks the Buffalo Courier
A wicked Connecticut man being re
Gently takenill. and believing no was about
to die, told neighbor that he felt the
need ;of preparation for the next world
and would like to ses some proper person
| in regard to it. Immediately the friends
sentfora FIRE insurance agent.
General Benjamin +, Butler and other:
have petitioned for q charter for al
elevated road in Boston. with o CAPT
tai of $1,OO0O0O. The road is to be
shaped like an inverted with three rails
one at the bottom of the arms TO stead,
the cars. ,8
! A darky who was stopping to wash hi
hands in a creek didn't notice the peculiar
actions o. goat just behind; SO when h'
scrambled out It the water and was asked
how it happened.he answered: Il dunno
| 'xactly: but pears as if g. shore kinder
histed and frowd me-"
Carelessness of letter writers AID
and packages to the Dead Letter Office
last year. Of these 36O,O had the
wrong address, and 5000 were left blank.
The money letters missent contained near
ly $l,6O0.000, A little care in mailing
matter would prevent all this.
Beware of infamable combs a little
daughter of man in Portland. Me-, while
combing her hair before O mirror the
other day. brushed gas jet with her hand.
In an instant the ce!uloid comb was in
flames and the child's hand and cheek
were severity burned The comb was con-
sumed as quickly as a piece of paper
would have been.
There is about these items the odor of
funeral baked meats. now grown distress
singly stale. bnt it may be mentioned as
matter of history that iti is stated with
great circumstantiality that while Mr..
English (remember English?) of Indiana,
pledged himself to subscribe 100000 to
the campaign fund he gave, as matter of
fact, but $27, O0O,and then not until it had
been squeezed out of him-aBd that while
Landers remember Landers?) agreed TO
pay $40 900, when he was assessed DOR
$4,000 be growled and, finally got of
upon the payment of $500 Chicago
Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
DE-. sHOREY'S
Kidney investigation:

A SPECIFIC in the CURE OF ALL DISEASES
n of the Kidneys, Badf4r, PROSTATE Portion
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright's Disease
elect, Gonorrhee IN all its stages, Mucous
Kidneys, brick Dust, Deposit Diabetes Inham
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy Of the
Kidneys Acid Urine Bloody Urine, PAIN in the
Region Of the Bladder, Pain in the Back, Urinary
Calculus, Renal Collc, Retention of Urine. Ere
ouent Urination, Gravel in all its Forms inability
to Retain the Water particularly in persons advan.
ced In life The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine TO ifs natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of the excessive of intox
icatipg Drink
The following among those diseases in which
the Inv ESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
ses of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

There will be an effort at the COMING
dsmption of the $780, 900. 900 OF bond
which will become due about July 1881
and it is evident that all funding measures
will be vigorously opposed. Congressman
Singleton. of this state is open in his oppo
sltion to..any measure of refunding, and
will vigorously contend for the payment
outright, of the bonds as they mature
To accomplish this, the immense sur.
plus In the treasury is to be used
and If the amount is not sufficient then
green5acks are to be issued to cover the
balance. This is the plan proposed by
Singleton and others, but it will hardly
pass. as there will be much opposition to
such measure. and even if it passed the
swo houses. the president would certainly
veto it, so that the advocates of such a
measure would have their labor for moth
ing.
In some respects the plan Of Gen. Sin
gleton is aigood one, but it is too sweeping
goes too far. 1t wouldj be all well
enoughto payithe maturing bonds TO the
amount OF coin in the treasury, and refund
the residue. but to wipe out the whole
amount whether the treasury had money
enough on hand or Dot-issulng green
backs for the shortage, would be an in
nation scheme which the people would not
endorse. Fiatism has been repudiated SO
etieotually that it is strange its advocacy
continues, but whether tho greenbaek
element realize it or not. the peopls want
Q stable financial policy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

and not admired Ladies and gents
lacking flesh yivacity, electric power, vital, brain
or nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses, abuse etc. aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, should use ''Wels' Health Remover, remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility. premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists'
Depot. Is Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Beagetoa's. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
EDR. McHFFEE.

A REGULAR Graduate OF British and American
~ Institutes. 25 years practice, the last Q wears
in Davenport Treats all diseases of the Kidneys.
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors of youth and abuses of Manhood ra6ic4uv
cured even after Others have failed. 800 fo-f.t
Tor any case OF Seminal Weakness. Nervous Delhi.
ity. Private Disease he undertakes and fails 10
cure. Ladies will find the most scientific trea.-
ment for all diseases peculiar to their sex E-Cou-
sultation Free. Send for Circular, Lock box , q.
Office 317 Perry ST., Davenport Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

Judge Kelly, OF Pennsylvania thinks
the silver dollar should be reduced to 399-
99.100, or Is parts silver gold-so as to
conform TO the coinage of other countries
The Judge thinks that the silver dollar is
absolutely necessary to our business
Nuania - ~ - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The silver dollar must be maintained
and it will not be beneficial to the party
which attempts its demonstration, The
silver dollar is here to stay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The session of Congress now at hand
bids fair to be free from sensational
laoisJation. and devoted to business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The tariff must be readiusted to
revenue basis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

# all our readers could experience the
benefits from Trask's Magnetic Ointment
which We have. they would need no urging
to always keep supplied with it.-EE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The revenue reformers will be hearc
from at the coming session of congress
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The debt must be paid asirapidly as the
accumulation of coin will permit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
HBrain 81 II erve|

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiscretions, excuses, vices irregular
tiles (often continued to more mature years) cured
By ''Wel.s' Health Renewer,'' greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, SperIna-
torrhoea and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
IS, at Druggists. Advice free. Depot, So Barclay
ST., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
MEDICAL.


r JOHN HANNAS, being a Blacksmith by
10 trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work it at a better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect of success
1t was one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had defect in three of my fingers, which were
bent shnt mp in my hand In such manner, by
the CoNeRAcTIoN OF THE CORDS. that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily avocatlon. L
could not handle my tools as 1 wished. and often
thought would have my fingers cut on TO get
them out of the way. / have used everything that
offered any hope of relief, but all 10 no effect.
Well, say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and of could not prevent its COM
ing in contact with my HANDS.
took notice of the effect 1t had produced.
unt til one day, wishing to use heavy hammer,
grasped with my crooked hand, and much to my
surprise 1 found my crooked fingers straighten
ont. and had much use of them as ever
could hardly believe my eyes. l showed my
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
joicing was the result.
had neighbor living about mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. l sent him a
bottle OF Electro Silicon Liniment and told him to
use it thoroughly. He did so. and at the end OF
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked just il did in my case producing
perfect gave 1t to others of my neigh bors
and friends. for miles around, who suffering
from Sweled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stiff
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, 1t occurred to me that
1t must be good for the horse, and 1t has proved
itself one of the very best applications in all ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
prom Ffd hNf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
NORTEIWEeT.

Trains leave Rock Island as follows: Day Ex-
press at S:55 m, arriving at Racine $50 p m and
Milwaukee 6:15 p m,; Night Express at 1913 m,
m, connecting at Fulton with Chicago q North
western Railroad for Morrison, Sterling and Dixon
At Freeport with Illinois Central Railroad for Du-
buQue, Lacrosse, ana all points North At Beloit
with the Madison Division of the Chicago 81 North
western Railway for Madison At Clinton juno
ton with the Western Division of the Chicago q
Northwestern Railway for GAINESVILLE. Oshkosh and
Green Bay. At Western Union junction with the
Chicago Division of the NJ. IL st. r. Ry for Chi
cago and all Eastern points. At Milwaukee With
Northern Divisions of the G. NJ. d ST. P. Ry for
Waukesha, GAINESVILLE, Madison. WATERFOWL, Por-
tage City, Kilbourn, Lacrosse Oshkosh. Minneap-
Railroad for Plymouth, Green Bay, Menasha, Ste
vens' Point and Ashland, And with the Milwaukee
Lake Shore d Western Railroad for Sheboygan.
Manitowoc, New london and C1lntonville.
West bound trains leave Milwaukee at 7:15 m,
and 6:16 p m, making close connections for ali
points in the West ara Southwest.
This is the only line running through
Day Coaches and Sleeping Cars between
Milwaukee and Rock Island.
Passengers wishing to take the sleeper leaving
Rock Island at 1890 do so any time after
pm- Passengers for Dubuque th1s secure 3
rest from p until 4 100 4 m.
Be sure that your tickets read via Western Union
Railroad.
Tickets on sale at all principal ticket Offices.
For information regarding rates, routes, etc. ad-
dress
D. A DIN, Avn CARPENTER.
Superintendent, Gen'I Pass Ticket Ag't,
Racine. Wis. Milwaukee. Wis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
EBu chu-P Id a
rw-A SIrIE THING

1t never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchu- paiba--a quick, complete for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot SO Barclay St., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Benesfon's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

The silver dollar must be maintained.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04

A sound financial policy at all times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
Hast and South !
TAKE THE

No. GhanP cTaEVio SGe 515
Arrives INDIANAPOLIS, II 100 m; CINCINNATI, :05
p m; DAYTON, $40 p N LOUISVILLE, 7:45 pm.
RI "A Leaves Peoria sos m ; Bloomington,
~ @. e 11:O0am; Farmer City, IL 100 noon :
louisville, 4C5 N. Arrives at INDTAEAPoLIs, 40
p m; CINCINNATI, 1880 p N: LOUISVILLE, II 100
m: NASHVILLE Z 20 m; Columbus, II so a N /;
Wheeling, HRS IN PITTsBURG, so m; BALTT-
ADELPHIA. T:20 p m; NEW YORK, '1C:15 p N !;
Cleveland. 7:10 m Buffalo, 1910 m Albany a.
ASIA m. But ONE NIGHT out to principal Eastern
Cities.
~ o. o 7:Y5 N Daily: Pekin.. 1855 p m;
Bloomington, 9:z0 p N; FARMER City, 20 :3S m !;
Champaign, II :35 p m; Danyi.le, lis m: Craw-
louisville, 2:47 N. Arrives INDIANAPOLIS. 4:10
Nashville. 30 D m; DAYTON, $3.50 m Colum bus.
II 20 p m; Wheeling 6:15 m; PITTsBURe, 7:35
p N; BALTIMORE. AS m; WASHINGTON. SO
m; PHILADELPHIA. 7:40 N NEW YORK. 49,
IS m; Cleveland, 2:40 m; Buffalo, O5 pm;
Albany, $780, N; Boston, $40 pm.
eB REoIIsIFG CHAIR SLEEPING CARS, with State
Rooms, are run on No from Peoria to Indian
apol1s
Close connections made by Nos and at Dan
vile, reaching Terre Haute, Nincenues and Evans
vile, Lafayette Logansport, Fl Wayne, Toledo and
Detroit in advance of other lines.
The l. B. 81 w. is the shortest through line,
and reaches all Eastern cities on quick time as
its competitors, without excessive speed, and with
the advantage of the FINEST OUTFIT OF THRoUHe
CARS THE WEST.
Address the General Agent, and Fget copy of
our NEW MAP-FoLDER, giving full Information
HOW TO REACH TIE EAST and SOUTH
j FLESCHER, Gent Agent,
Peoria, Ills.
JOHN " BROWN, Gen'l Pass s. Ticket Ag't
TEnIANAPoLIs. IND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
NEWHAIL HOUSE
MASSASOTT HOUSE.

NJ. & Z. S. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The Massaeoit House, near the Railroad Stations,
was established in 1843. 1t has been twice en-
arged making 1t three times its original size, and
thoroughly remodeled and refurnished. The large
airy sleeping rooms, furnished with hot and cold
water. are exce1led by none in the country. Spec
fal attention paid to ventilation and all sanitary
improvements. The proprietors determined
that the world wide reputation OF the Massasoit
shall be maintained in all respects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-04
Rocy rsrANo Z MEacE7 co., 3. 8.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LLOYD & McKEAN


ne. "a WALL STEEET, NEW YORK.
We buy and sell at current rates:
Z. s. GOVERNMENT BONDS,
CENTRAL PACIFIC LAND GRANT BONDS,
CENTRAL PACIFIC FIRST MORTGAGE GOLD BONDS
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON do.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY do.
WRsTERN PACIFIC DO.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC OF CAL. do.
CHESAPEAKE & ONO RW. Co. BONDS and bond
aud STOCK scrip and coupons
We have for sale the Chesapeake Ohio Series
"a" IS Bonds, at 95 and interest.
We buy and cell on commission the securities
doalt fR a the Stock Exchange, and make adyan-
ces thereon TO responsible parties.
We also buy ana sell on commission all classes
Of securities not quoted Rt tie Stock Exchange
We receive deposits and allow iHtereeL Oh daily
balances.