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Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

RY virtue and authority Of q gener-
n al execution, issued fvo1prthe of
fee of the clerk of. the lcircait court of
sAudrain county, Missouri, Heturn.
able at tho October term, 1880, of
said court, and to me directed, in
favor of j. M. Coons, and against j.
e. Holeman, w. n. Hofeman and
James Brown, l have levied upon
and seized all the right, title, interest
and claim of the saidJ. e. Holeman,
w. II. Holeman and James DRown,
of. in and TO the folio wing doscfibed
real estate, to-wit: The north half of
the southeast quarter, and the east
half of thernortheast quarter, and the
southwest quarter OF section (21)
twenty-one, townshipTxftOl fifty,
range TOY ten, all lying and being in
said county. and State ref Missouri,
and / will, on
Thursday, the nh day 1T OF $3.50,
between the hours of 3 O'Clock ia the
forenoon and 5Q'clock in the after
noon Of that day, 81 the esst front
court house door. In tho. City tGMcx-
leo, County of AudrAiu. a~foresaid,
sell the same, or SO much .thefeof a.
may be required, ut Ouba5c veaduc,
ito Ahc shigheeta bik31e1La1 ecscash Id
hand ,fsuhject TO prior H3Ss nd iudg-
h1entsJ to satisfy said Vxed4edA and
coats. 81, GLAseQoH
SheriRof AndrAi mG1Sf4yAfo.
Sent. 10th. fD0DtssH ssso 100
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Question Asked.
S. l., MCKEAN,

The question is invariably asked
which is the best place where men,
youths, boys and children can be
fitted ont for the winter and for the
least money. and at the same time
to get the best goods for their money
W. surely can recommend them to
the lively establishment of the Col
den Eagle Clothing House, Joe and
Vic Barth the proprietors. Finding
their effort to establish a tirst-class
house to be not in vain, as their Gus.
toners find nice and accommodating
statesmen ready to give proper atten'
ton, and with their immense variety
of mems wear, we must acknowledge
they are the house to buy from.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
SheriHs SnIe.

By virtue and authority of q de-
cree and order of sale made by the
Audrain circuit court, of Audrain
county, No., returnable at the Octo-
Der term, A. ID. 1880, of said court,
and to me directed, to satisfy a prior
lien in favor of G. b. Rodes as well
as judgment liens subject to lien, Of
said Rodes in favor of Joseph Vogel
and Nathan Kahn, doing business
under name and style. of Vogel &
Kahn: A. Sommers and Dan'lLynd,
doing business under name and style
of Sommers e Lynd; 8. Kingsbaker
and NJ. Kingsbaker. doing business
under name and style of Kingsbaker
& Bro; Y. NJ. Golf, Joseph Malin and
John Fowler, doing business under
name and style of Fowler 4. Co; H..
G. Bowen and L. E. Moore, firm Bow
en- & Moore, A. A. Mellier and E.. j.
Sears: and against c. B. Rodes and
S. W. Holt, L have levied upon and
seized all The right, title, in
terest and claim of the said
G. B. Rodes and S. W. Holt,
of, in and to the following described
real estate, to-wit: Northeast quar-
ter, and east half of northwest quar-
ter, section az four, township ,(52)
fifty-two, range (10) ten, and thirty
(30) acres, east part of northeast
quarter, section (34) thirty-four,
township (53) fifty-three, range (10)
ten, all lying and being in the said
county, and State of Missouri, and l
will, on >ssf". Fan r.
Thursday, the 9TH day Of Oct . 1880,
between the hours of9 O'Clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the after
noon of that day, at the east front
court house door, in the City Of Mex
SEQ, County Of Audrain aforesaid,
sell the same, at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand,
(subject to all prior liens and judg-
mentsl, to satisfy said order Of sale
and costs. II. GLAscocK,
Sheriff of Audrain County, Mo.
Sept. 10th, 1880. 22-4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Serious Accident.
EDITOR LEDGER: Quite a S

EDITOR LEDGER: Quite a serious
accident occurred on Wednesday
September 22d, 3 miles northeast OF
Centralia, in Wilson township, which
resulted in the death of Major Van.
diver, aged 20, by a pistol shot in the
hands of John Peck, In adopted son
of Henry Garrard. The facts in the
case, as near as | can gather then
from Mr.. Garrard himself, are about
as follows:
Vandiver having a new pistol and
it being a new thing to boys in this
part OF the country, and as Peck had
come over to see him he desired t.
show him his pistol. Being out by
themselves, not thinking of danger,
Peck took the weapon in his hands tt
examine, and through c~arelessnes:
the pistol was discharged, the bal
taking effect in Vandiver's left breast
supposed to be near the heart, and h
expired almost Immediately. HI
only spoke, "You have shot me-
Peck says: "Oh, no. and he an
swered, Eyes you did; you have sho
me in the breast"
No blame can be attached to Peel
as it was purely an accident, as
the boys had been on good terms ant
were constant play mates.
Since writing the above an inques
hss been held by Esquire L. c. Hud
son aud the evidence vas %conclusiv,
that it was purely an accident, anc
verdict rendered accordingly. Thu
accident has caused a gloom to b
spread over the whole communit,
and the only support of an age'
mother, has been snatched into eter
nifty. This should be a warning t.
boys how they handle pistols.
Rc..TD
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
THOSE LETTERS.
Haley's Letter and Buckner's So-Oalled
Obscene Answer.
HALEY's LETTER i.

MEXICO Nc Sept 1t 80.
Hon A HI Buckner sir 1 have
an appointment to speak at Jones.
burg on the 6tlfinst you ar respect
fully invited to be there and divide
the time-wheu and where we will
make arraingemets for joint discus
sion in N District. If not eonven-
lent to attend, let me know through
the mail, when and where l can meet
you to make the arrangements.
Address Thompsons Sta
yours truly
E. G. HALEY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

J. L. Burns is not happy-the
council have passed a law against
peddling meat from a wagon. Burns
says he can sell meat at two cents
per pound less than it is sold and
then make about $40 per day. We
don't know how he does it. We
don't know any meat man in Mexico
making that much. If the ordinance
is a good one it should stand if not
it should he repealed. We dom,
think our council would pass q bad
law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Lost.

Between Mexico and Auxvasse, or
the lower Fulton road, on Sunday.
Sept. 26th, 1880, an old-fashioned
buckskin pocket book, containing $50
in biils-two SOS and one $40 bill,
with some small silver change; also
a trunk key with a small steel chair
attached. The finder will be literally
rewarded by returning the same to
PAW j. A. DUNLAP,
Auxvasse, Galloway Co., Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

1t is currently rumored about that
Mr.. Haley, the greenback nominee
for Congress in this district, is to be
withdrawn, and Judge T. b c. Fagg,
substituted in his plaee.-Jonesburg
Journal.
We are not surprised if the above
rumor should prove correct. We
know that in Audrain county, the
home Of Haley, he will get a very
small vote. No Republicans will
vote for him and he will fall far short
Of even polling the full strength. Of
his own faction. From what we can
learn a trade OF some kind has been
effected. The Republican party
claiming 1000 votes, has been pledg.
ed to support the greenbaek ticket,o
part of a ticket nominated by a fac,
ton of soreheads. numbering on the
outside not more than three hundred.
Now the Republicans have no mar OF
this ticket; why are they going to
support iii? Greenbsck principles(? 2.
are the last things in the world they
woud endorse. There is a Niger il
the wood pile.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
S~ANCTIFiED sAEoos.
MISS Tucker Spreads Herself in AXE,
~ Saloon.

-
Mexico is fast improving-we now
average at least one irst-class sensa-
tion per week. Last Thursday even
Ing, about 8 O'Clock, a masculine
looking woman, with a blonde nous
tache and bronzed eyebrows entered
Jake's saloon and spread her s'lay-
out Tor business. She said she was
a gospel sharp and wanted to open
business there and then. Jake told
her to ''fre off her mouth" She
sang, preached and prayed all for the
benefit of some church. She did not
say where the church was TO be built
or by whom, or for whom. All she
wanted was ''stuff'' that would build
a church. She took up a neat little
collection the crowd seeing she want
ed money gave her what she wanted
to get rid of her. More than one
mar blushed to see a woman IN such
q place, at such a time, on such bust
ness. One country fellow being
pretty full wanted to empty his pock-
cts Of money for her. She pushed
forward to get it, but the crowd in
terfered and thus prevented the rob-
berry. They say her name is Miss
Tucker, the woman who assisted
''Sister'' Allen in his sanctlfed meet
ing in this county. We don't know
what her name is, but do know she
is in poor business. She left for
Moberly, where she will find pas
lures rich and green. She will find
plenty of saloons and dives in which
to air her ignorance and FURNISH her
cheek.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Sad, if Not Fatal, Accident.

Learning yesterday noon that Mr.
Ben. D%eJarnatt, railroad carpenter.
of this city, had fallen from the Lit
tieby bridge, on the c. & A. railroad,
four miles east Of this city, and was
seriously, if not fatally, injured, we
boarded the eastern bound mail train
and In company with DR.. French the
eompany's physician, and DIR. Kee'
ton, we found Mr.. DeJarnatt in 6
most critical condition.
j 1t appears that at 20 minutes be-
fore II o'clock Wednesday, Mr.. Ben.
DeJarnatt was at work on the Little
by bridge, which, is about 20 feet
high. He had a lever under astring.
er and was trying to move the string.
er when his lever slipped. H%fell
on his head, striking a block of wood
with the right side of his head. Be.
ing a very heavy man, the blow he
received vas simply terrible. His
head was fearfully crushed; his cal
mangled, and the blood veins of his
neck badly strained and broken.
When we brought him in on the G,
& A. passenger train, at four p. M,
four hours after the accident, he had
not rallied and it is feared. he never
will. He has a wife and two chIl.
dren-one child by his first wife anc
M by his present wife.
1t will be remembered that about
3 years ago, when Howc's Great Lon
don Circus was in this city, the avn
ing on the west side Of the square
fell, injuring his first wife in such +:
way that she died. His life is in
sured in the Hartford Accident Com
pany, and he will receive SO a week a:
long as he is disabled. He is a mem
Der of the A. o. U. W., and his wit,
will receive $4,000 when he dies
Ben is a steady, Woodworking man
and has many and warm friends. I
is sincerely to be hoped that he vii
recover,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

J. M. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the world renowned Chick
ering, celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelled Mathushek, Story & Camp,
Hams Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
matchless Estey and Story & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
Terms to suit. Send for catalogue.
21-tf J. M. MCDONALD,
Mexico. Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

George Harper, who for several
years was connected with the firm
Of Harper & Turner, is now cierkiDg
for Reed & Nelson. Geo. is one of
Mexico's most steady and reliable
business young men, and possesses
rare qualifications as a salesman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
lP. 5. MlIcHEllS, SPACE.
~ "a .@skA
Look Out For Yourselves

We are now ready. 0nr. Istock of
boots and shoes is the largest ever in
Mexico. You can get anything. you
want, from the best boot to the
cheapest, and from tho BEST shoe to
the cheapest. All the late, styles
all widths. We profess to fit every
body in quantity and style.ia Bysfkil-
ing to see our stock before you buy
you lose money, besides being be-
hind the times in the latest styles,
best goods and best fit. Our paper
is out, and If you don't get one by
mail, call at our store. fss ri
.n P. s.. MrrcHELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
The Fair.

The colored fair is now in full
blast The LEDGER will, on Satur-
day; give the following four premi-
ums; es.zg +sa% 10 ri
/. For the best specimen OF white :
wash put on against the grain OF a
board fench-premium, six nutmeg
graters on q wire. 4
2. For the best specimen OF inlald
white washing, trimmed with plain
border-preminm, a self-locklng,
self-sharpening bootjack, warranted e
stand a strain Of one hundred pounds
to the square inch. ..,. q
8. For the best specimen OF decor
atinp on cpocIsery with a whitewash
brush after the style Of Murillo-pre-
MUM, IN applo-parer which can be
vofked By aleft-handea hired girl.
4 For the beat specimen Of calci-
mining, picked in with the Goddess
81 Liberfy and bordered with Ionic
premium i water color representing
. mule in a4hunder-storm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

If you want to buy, sell or rent
land. coufer with j. W. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross-road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
office, north side public square, Mex
leo, Mo. Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found a notice of j. NJ. Mcdonald,
general agent for Story & Camp,
piano and organ men of St. Louis
and Chicago. Mr.. Mcdonald, is
well known to the citizens of Mexico.
Our citizens should trade with mer
they know and a trust. He han.
dies none but the best goods. Terms
to suit the purchaser. 21-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Mexico win send a large delegation
to the st. Louis fair, which common
ces next Monday. One fare-$3. 30
for the round trip. Avail yourself Of
this opportunity to witness the grand
nocturnal pageant of the celebrated
Yelled Prophets on Tuesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Heat Fender,

Geo. w. Batterton, the general
agent for the Mexico Heat Fender
Company, has just returned from q
very pleasant and successful trip for
the company. He says that the
prospect is very iattering and he
thinks the company is bound to make
big money. He has never yet put
up Fender that has not gwen entire
satisfaction. The people all say that
the Fender should be IN every house
hold and it is only a matter of time
until their worth will be appreciated.
The company in Mexico has 81 coun-
ties. He thinks they will sell 200
Tenders in each county, making a
total of $500 Tenders. If they
make $500 on each Fender, they
would clear a grand total OF $4,000.
This is a good investment, for after
paying for territory this will leave
them at least $50, 900 for the first
year. Each year the business will
increase and there is no doubt but
what money will be made by this
company. The present company il
full--no stock for sale. Why could
not there be another company organ
lied? We hear some talk on this
question and we trust that it will be
pushed. There is plenty of work fol
another company and if n has tc
be organized let it be done here.
Mexico is the home of the Fender,
therefore the companies and manu-
factories should be here. We viii
rive more facts later. >
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

During the past week we have
printed two thousand of BANDS
speeches for circulation in this coun-
ty. Every mar in the county should
read it. Call at the LEDGER office
and get one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

We learn that not less than dozen
of our friends have fixed themselves
up boxes and are 'tshuffiing'' decks
of cards around so as to be in prac-
tice for post master when Hancock
il elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

From 3 private letter, we learn
that Joe Eldridge and Fenly Bryan.
of this city, are room mates at the
State University. They are very
much pleased with the school and
faculty. Monday instead Of Satur-
day is the holiday at the University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Now Then,

We are authorized to inform the
betting men of the Republican party
that they can get bets at once as fol-
lows: $50 that Indiana will go
Democratic, $50 that New York will
go Democratic and $50 that Han
cock will be elected. Call at this
ofioa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

The Victor Scales took the first
premium at our fair. d. Brooks, OF
Williamsburg, Galloway county, is
agent. The Victor Scales, from what
we a learn, are, by far, the best
made. 23-2t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Joe Davis, of Thompson, road
overseer in Wilson township, made
us a business call Monday. He says
he is nearly through working the
roads. ''He will have to sue some
of the grecnbackers as they refuse to
work"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

We have so many complaints from
parties who get their paper from our
carrier that we think best to do away
with the carriers list and have all pa
pers mailed. We have at least $50
subscribers to the LEDGER who live
in and around the square. These
papers will be the first put in the post
office, SO our city subscribers can get
their papers out of the post-ofice
every Thursday by noon. We trust
this arrangement will prove agreea-
BILE to all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
For sale,

Seven and one-third octave. three
strings, grand piano, of a first-class
make, elegant cas and finish.
Ii taken this week, will be sold at an
immense bargain. Can be seen at
j. M. McDonald's residence, Mexico,
Mo. - --- 80 IL =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Seven and one-third octave, three
strings, grand piano, of a first-class
make, elegant a end finish. If
taken this week, will be sold at an
immense bargain. Can be seen at
j. NJ. McDonald's residence, Mexico,
Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

We notice a large number of new
corners in Audrain county. They
are solid, well off men, who have
come to Audrain from the east and
north. They like Audrain and our
people. They are welcome. No
people are more hospitable than Mis-
sourians.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Ex-Gov. Hardin and wife, returned
from Colorado on Tuesday. His
many friends will be glad TO know
he is very much improved in health,
| and will spend the winter at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

VIM. Triplett, who has. just re-
turned from Colorado, informs us
that VIM. Kaufman, formerly of this
county, is interested in some eleven
claims in Colorado, some of which
are very valuable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Last night, at the residence of the
brides father, by Ed. Jno. A.. Brooks,
of this city, MI. Harry La Mertha and
Miss Annie Berry. No cards no
cake. The happy couple left for
StsLouIs.
Steubenville and Pittshurg, Ohio,
papers please copy. = .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
. Hedge Plants

Buy your hedge plants, fruit and
ornamental trees of B. F. Wylde,
Benton City, Mo. He has the only
tirst-class apple trees, grown from the
graft, in Audrain county, and he sells
them cheap. 23-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
For Sale.

Seven and one-third octave, three
strings, grand piano, of a iirst-class
make, elegant case and finish. II
taken this week, will be sold at an
immense bargain. Can be seen at
J. M. McDonald's residence, Mexico,
Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Ringo & Clark have a first-class
livery stable, and keep the best livery
horses in the city. They have gentle
horses for ladies to drive. Prompt
attention given TO customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Charlie Daniel, of Vandalia, made
us a social call last Saturday. He is
arranging his business so that lie can
enter upon an active canvass of the
county about the middle of October.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

We see that j. Milton Turner got
drunk at Marshall, Mo-, last week.
He then went out to the colored fair
at that place and ''gave the Demo
Gratis hell" He called them a lot of
whiskey suckers, &C., &c. Very APP
propriate. He did not say anything
about whiskey rings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
REPAIRING A SPECIALITY,

Malt Bitters'' are a Brgin, Nerve and Blood
food, peculiarly adapted to, and warmly recon-
mended by, our druggists and physicians for
general disability. mental and physical Exhaustion.
hysteria. nervousness, SleepleSsnesS. emaelation
and droI,sy. 2s-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

We learn from q reliable source
that our fair, on this, the first year,
made over $500. We have not the
correct figures as the business is not
all settled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
BOOTS SHOES Il (]!';
GEORGE

Is again at his old stand, three doors
south of Ringo House, and is better
prepared than ever before to manu-
facture the best of all kinds Of Doors
and SHOES. 2 ~ f''''''
Dr,- Car- Zig
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
For Sale

We will sell for cash, cheap, a new
Singer Sewing Machine. Call at this
office. tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Billie Carter is at the Moberly fair
this week with ''Big Ike" He took
the money away from other flyers at
the Montgomery fair. big Ike" is
a Good ono
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Moore & Kennen of Laddonia, keep
a complete stock of lumber, and guar
antee that no lumber yard in Audrain
county can undersell them. Give
them a call. 23-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Call at 1. P. c. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennisl Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

The next state election takes place
in Colorado, Oct. 9Th, Georgia votes
the next day, Oct. 9th, and Ohio,
Indiana and West Virginia hold their
elections Oct. 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

If you want a piano or organ call
on j. NJ. Mcdonald. He will sell
you none but the best. Terms to
suit. grsratea 2l-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Everybody Can Go.

Everybody Gan 0p'
lQa4ha sccsaon of the 1MSfld's
Rail shieh.6nens atast LOUIS Mon
day, October 18th, and closes sasus'
day, October 9Th, to enable everybody
.ffEA, .Hhs NhkasH, SILL LoaissSi Pa
cifc RailwayLwili sell tickets from all
,sfntionsito ST. Lonisgat n fare for
the round trip Tuesday evening.
October 5th, the grand spectacular
[aisSaay oftte MeileA RropNtAg lakes
Mace. the most gorgeous illustrates
Heterogeneous seen m the histo-
nv of the world.
a;ckota. rooda9 going4 October 411
va 9Th mSidshvts.J Good, Returning,
up to 0otober1ey160O. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
AA1il.e.

l hereby notify all persons not to
purchase or negotiate for a note of
$50 given by me to one j. NJ. koon;z,
AS | do not intend to pay it, and shall
contest the payment of same.
24-2t. S. l.. MCKEAN,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Attention, Teachers

Regular examinations first Saturday
in each month. All wishing certifi-
'ates must attend these.
GEORGE D.. Bowman,
County Commissioner.
22-1i-April /, 1881.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Mitchell shoe store full of new
goods. See his space. 2I-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Don't stray after strange gods, but
stick to your true and well.tried
friend, L. FRANK. 13-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

j. r. Crockett, of this county, has
been visiting his brother William st
Milton, Van Buren, county, Iowa. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Very Pleasant.

EE+ E-sE
The contest for congress in this
district is not SO pleasant as is, desir-
ed. Mr.. Haley, greenbaeker, chal-
-tenged Judge Buekner, Democrat, for
a join discussion aud Judge B. an-
swsred ina letter which Mr., Haley
and his friends say is too indecent to
be read in public or distributed by
mail, or even published ina newspa-
per, without subjeeting the Publisher
to- indictment for publishing obscene
matter. The affair has stirred bad
~blood.-Montgomery Ray.
The above article refers to the corr
respondence which VIE publish this
week. The above and similar arti-
cles, equally untrue, have been going
1.-THE rounds Of the press. They would
not publish the letter, oh, no! ut
was too indecent" Nor would they
let anyone see it. We are glad te
be able to give III readers the o
respondence in full. 4s# !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Mrs. G. M. Carroll is receiving,
daily, the latest styles Of millinery
goods. 24-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Novelties in fall millinery goods
now opening at Mrs. q. M. Car
rolls. 2i-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30
Your obedient servant,

The above is the letter the Green
hackers have been calling obscene
and unfit for publication, &c. This
is the s. they did not publish it
they thought the Judge did not pre-
serve a copy of it. The talk about
this letter has all been another green
back lie. Read and see for YOURSELF
EDITOR LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-09-30

Full line of sash, doors and blinds,
at Barnes and Houston's. 21-4t.