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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26
Life Insurance Decision

Three days of last week were devoted by the
Circuit Court of Rockbridge county, Judge
Mclaughlin presiding), to the trial of the suit
of Thomas N Burke's heirs VS.. The Valley
Mutual Life Association OF Virginia. On the
18th INST the jury rendered verdict in favor
OF the plaintiffs for $4,000, with interest
from the LIST day of February, 1881.
The grounds upon which the Association re-
sisted the payment Of this policy was that
Burke in his application had concealed the
true condition of his health.
1t was discovered by the officers Of the
nent, that he was then, and for a number Of
years previous thereto had been sorely afflict
ed by reason Of a dropsical disease known as
"Hydrocele," emanating or caused by an or
ganic affection of the heart.
BY reference to bis application it was fulnd
that no mention had been made of this disease; ;
and when the fact was called to his attention
he admitted the existence of the disease and
claimed that the mention of the same had been
INTERNATIONALLY omitted in his application, and
sian should examine HIM aud say whether or
not he was an ncurable person by reason
thereof
Thereupon formal agreement was drawn
up and signed, whereby the matter was
referred TO the final determination and award
OF DR.. W. S. McChesney-Burke agreeing
that if Dr. McChesney considered him an I'M
-. 1:c.
disease, he would surrender his policy. DR..
McChesney in his award determined that
Burke should surrender his policy, and there
fore his policy was cancelled by the Executive
Committee of the Association. However, be-
fore the policy was surrendered, Burke died of
Paralysis of the Heart"
Although il is contrary TO the policy of the
Valley MUTUAL to contest the payment of its
death losses, yet its officers felt it their duty
in this case, in protection of their policy-hold
ers, to refuse to recommend the payment of
this loss when it was presented to them.
In the policy the children Of Burke were
made the beneficlaries, and in their suit Judge
Mclaughlin refused admitting as evidence be-
fore the jury the arbitration papers and the
statement, OF Burke qtter the policy was issued;
for the reason that upon the issuing OF the
policy the title thereto was vested in the hene
1iciaries, and Burke could 10y no action OF
word OF his invadate it.
The questions presented in the case are very
novel and interesting. An appeal will be taken
10y the Association TO the Court of Appeals
and the case will! be finally settled at the term
If that court 10 be holden in Staunton in Sep
TENDER next.
The plaintiffs were represented by Messrs.
Il. St. George Tucker and Hon Ran Tucker,
and Life Association by Hon. ". \. Anderson
and Col Pendleton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

PUBLIC SCHooLs.-The closing exercises
of the public schools will take place in the
Opera House white schools on the night of
the Sth and (colored) the 10th of June.
We have not yet seen programme of the
exercises, but are informed that there will be
declamations, music, calisthenics, SC, on
the part of the pupils. The prizes will be
awarded by one or more of our distinguished
speakers. The occasion will doubtless be an
interesting one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

CORRECTION Last week in the communi
cation of Rev. Samuel Driver, giving an &C
count of the meeting of German Baptists, OF
Thinkers, at Timberville, several names were
given incorrectly. Instead of Col. Hayes, il
should have been DAME Hayes, as one of the
bishops, and Samuel H. Myers, instead of Geo
II, Myers, as delegate
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-On Monday night
last, the smoke house and kitchen of Mrs. Cath
crime Link, near Mt. Sidney, was destroyed by
fire. About 1000 pounds of bacon, several
barrels of flour, and lot of other valuable
property were consumed. The fire was I'M
uuestionably the work of an incendiary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

DEp1cAT1oN-Th Methodist Episcopal
= Church, South, at Centreville, Augusta coun-
ty. will be dedicated on the first Sabbath in
June-the 5th The dedicatory sermon will be
preached by Rev. ]. R. Vanhorne. Other min
listers will be present on the occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

DESTRUCTION OF FIsH.-After every freshet
a vast number of dead fish are found in Mid
die River, below the entrance of Lewis Greek.
It is thought the high water carries away the
deposit made about the Staunton gas house
and that the water mpregnated by it is fata
to fish. There is talk of suits being instituted
against the gas company in consequence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Ayers Sarsaparilla. Be wise in time. All
banefu infections are promptly removed by
this unequaled Alternative. 1t is the most po-
tent blood purifier, and fountain of health
and strength.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

ST. NICHOLAS for May has been received. 1t
is handsomely illustrated and filled with
choice reading for girls and boys. Issued by
Scribner s. Co., New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

To CoNTRAcToRs-W direct attention to
the advertisement of Engineer Craighill, to be
found in another column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

CLUB RATEs.-Our subscribers who wish to
take capital weekly paper, one Of the largest
and best in the United States, should sub
scribe for the Louisville Commercial. Those
for the low price of $2.75 per annum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Cross TIEs-Parties having cross ties OF
tie timber for sale, will do well to read the ad-
yertisement of the contractors to be found
elsewhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

FRESH Ice, ofthe finest quality, pure, clear
and firm, can be had at cent per pouna a'
Porter s. Rice's, Augusta street. A
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

New and elegant STYLES of wall papers, Dor
ders and decorations in great variety just re-
ceived at B. NJ Jamison's, 113 Main street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

There is good old whiskey in Staunten-
Where? At Virginia Hotel Saloon. At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

For nice glass of Joseph Schlitz Milwau
kee Beer, call at Virginia Hotel Marble Mir
ror Saloon. st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Chocolate Soda Water on draught, at WAYT
g. Bros
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

You can get Milwaukee Beer at Virginia
Hotel Saloon. ot
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

THE BEST Ice in the city, not frozen snow,
at Porter s. Rices. IT,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Soda and Mineral Waters on draughf, al
WAYT& Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

For samples of wall papers and prices SEND
to B. NJ Jamison, Main street. At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

For pine lumber call on Gibbs & Creigh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Tea and Coffee Soda Water, on draught, al
WAYT & Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

Deep Rock, vissinger and Vlchy on draught'
at WAYT Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26
Hours for Closing the Mails.

For fencing lumber call on Gibbs & Creigh
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

REFORMED CHURCH..
DIR. Pryor, the delegate TO the synod OF the
Reformed church. in America, convened at
Brooklyn, New York, in June last, reported
his attendance on the sessions of that body and
spoke with enthusiasm of the hospitable re-
ception extended him and the kindness and
christian fellowship with which he had been
entertained. He gave short account Of the
session of the Reformed Synod, which were
similar, he said, to that of the General Assem-
bly,. AT the close of his remarks a motion was
unanimously passed receiving his report and
approving it. The first day of the session
then closed with payer by DR.. Pryor.
| Second Day.
| Friday morning the Assembly convened at
O'Clock, and the proceedings were COM
menced with prayer by the moderator
The following standing committees were
then announced:
| On Bills and Overtures-Revs. T. Hoyt, D. D.,
B. Nj Palmer, D. D., J. B. Adger, d. D., s. L. Arson,
| W. Il. richardson, W. N. Dickey, and Elders V. Il.
/ Henderson, It. w. Fleming, J. S. McQneen, W. H.
Withrow, T. @. Smith, Giles Cook, Il. H. Cecil
Judicial COMMUNICATIONS, >, A. LeFeVre, d. D.,
W. 7. Savage, j. 7. Davidson, J. H. Alexander, and
Elders j. j. Johns j. R. Gaines, j. A. Aston, j. W
r. Bryant W. NJ. Tate, g. F. Anderson.
| Theological SeminarieS.-RevS. Geo. d. Arm
strong, D. D.. Miles Saunders, E. NJ. Munroe W. II.
Dodge, S. c. Caldwell, z. L. Holmes, r. M. Tuttle,
D. W. Shanks, and Elders J.. N. P. Cramer, ]. Van
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

RETRENCHMENT AND REFORM.
The unfinished business being the debate on
"Retrenchment and Reform" Rev J. A
Quarles, of Lexington, Mo-, took the floor il
opposition to the majority report. His argu
ment dealt chiefly with the true position o.
the deacon in the urch,-his Office and
functions He compared the deacon Of to-day
with the Levite of the Old Testament, and
maintained that their functions were one anC
the same His argument was logical and full
of force In concluding he defined the rea
issue to be- not the vindication or condemns
ton of the Secretaries, but first, Whether the
deacons or the bishops shall be entrusted
with the management of the central financia
agency second, Whether the Assembly or the
Presbyteries shall Immediately supervise the
Evangelical work.
The speaker favored committing the work
of missions to the Presbyteries, as a means o
more thoroughly bringing home the work, ane
on the further ground of economy.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Quarles's speech
DR.. J. L. Wilson announced that DIR. PhilliI
Schaff, of Union Seminary, N. Y, membe
of the committee of Revision of the Bible
| whose work has been recently made public
| was present, and moved that he be invited tt
address the Assembly. The hour OF p. m
was set for the address of DR.. Schatf Rev
]. G. Malloy, of KY, DIR. j. B. Adger, of S
c., DR.. j. L. Wilson, of Md, Rev. ID. 0
Davies, of Mo-, and DR.. F. P. Mutually, o
Va, participated in the further discussion o
the question of "Retrenchment and Reform.
REVISED TESTAMENT.
DR.. Schaf was then introduced, and com
menced by saying that he had come to Viz
ginia to escape interviews and interviewers
But even here he had not found refuge, fol
he had just received a letter from the New
York Herald propounding a series of ques
tons.
The Revised Testament has created more
interest and a larger demand than any publica
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-26

an an interesting NJ meeting was held in the inter
est OF Home Missions and entertaining I'd.
dresses We're delivered by Dr. Hoge and o5be az
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
Horse Education.

In something written We have an
indistinct recollection Of having made
reference t. a general disposition
among boys IN their teens, as well rs
boys IF maturer years, TO enlIghten
and bless the world with their pro-
found knowledge of the horse and his
history. Our books and newspapers
are full uf this kind uf literature, and
It varies in style from the production
Of the child AT school. commencing
with: The horse has four les and a
tail; mp 70 the eloquent tribute If the
scholar when he quotes from job: That
his neck Is clothed with thunder and
the glory II his nustrils is terrible.
He smclleth the battle afar of, the
thunder "f the captains and the
shouting. Between these two eX-
tremes of the child at his first school
composition, and the professional
literature, We have every Grade Of pre-
tentIon, and each protesting to have
mastered the whole subject. As we
approach the close OF this nineteenth
century, we eegin to look for some
thing better IN this department of
knowledge from those who assume to
instruct And IL is to be found in
hendalls Treatise on the horse, sent
by mail % any person for twenty-five
cents, postage paid. Apply To The
hsTOgIAS Office, or address ID. c. Ire
land, Astoria. Oregon.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
IhCSEYENTS.
HILLs NAKIrTIEs.

Geo. Hill. proprietor and manager.
Fred Grre. stage manager. y. OStTandeT.
leader uf orchestra. Geo. Lambert. leader
Of brass Uand.-Entire change of pro-
gTamme this evening. Complete sue
cess uf Miss Lou Baldwin and the entire
company. Tonight and until further
notice the new play. entitled The
BibbSs,>- with the following east ut char
acIers: Mrs. Barnaby BibbS, Miss Lou
Baldwin: Mrs. Benjamine BibbS. Mis-
Matte Morrison: Mr.. Benjamine BibbS.
Mr. Harry Staley: Mr. Barnaby BibbS.
Mr.. Fred Gere. NickerSOn in new fun.
Moricr i'm ballads. and the ladies i'm vocal
gems. Price Of admission remains the
same. Nine people on the first part.
and an exhibition equal tO any OF
the coast Mr. Hill invites criti-
cism. Come and SEE for yourself.
New orchestral selections and new
music 1n the grand stand under
The leadership of Mr.. George Lambert
II 6::N T.. VI. Tie entertainment will
begin at : - T.. N. Entrance ON Benton
street. Private boxes on ChenamuS.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
Y. M. c. A. Anniversary

The first public anniversary service
of the Astoria Young Mems Christian
association vas held in the Congrega'
tional church on last Sunday evening.
A large audience assembled and the
exercises throughout were very inter
esting. The report Of the president
Of the association showed that the in-
come Of the institution from all sources
had been 236 dollars and twenty cents
and the disbursements 2lO dollars and
ninety cents. Of the latter amount
seventy five dollars had been appro-
priated 10 the payment of debt of
100 dollars incurred in the purchase
Of an organ. The free reading room,
which Is open to the public from
nine 4. N. 10 nine P. n. daily, is vel
supplied with religious and secular
newspapers and other periodical read
ing matter Of the daily newspapers
THE ASroKIAS. the Portland Orcgo-
nian, and the San Franciseo Alta,
Morning Call and evening Bulletin
are kept on file. The shelves OF the
book case however are AT present
very bare, and the association
would gratefully receive a dona-
tion of any interesting and IN
structive books which might be be-
slowed BY amy friend 10 the institution.
The Rev. J. V. Milligan delivered am
earnest and eloquent address, showing
that the association, composed as it is
VI members OF all evangelical creeds.
unsectarian and undenOlninatisnal
was engaged in a grand work, and was
calculated often 10 exert a geOd in
huence over those whom the church
sometimes cannot reach. He stated
that its object aud design being an at
tempt tc throw safe guard around
the young men Of our city, IL ought
to receive an encouraging support and
warm sympathy from every head Of
a family. After Mr.. Milligan's ad-
dress a liberal collection was taken up
for the benefit of the association.
During the meeting several sweet
songs from Moody and Sankey's book
were sung by the choir, the audience
joining, and the services closed by all
rising and singing the soul-stirring
song "HOld the Fort.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
>yphOn study Lamp.

Hon. /. W. Case, of Astoria, in
placing the new Syphon study lamp
on the market, wonld call the atten-
tintion Of the trade 20 some Of dts
merits. It's illuninatin. qualities are
not equalled 10y any stfdy lamp IN use.
1t gives a steady. brilliant light; is
freefrom unpleasant odor;do not drip
either when burning OF not burning;
easily lighted and trimmed, and is
without exception, the most convent
ent lamp To all ever made. Directions
each lamp. Call upon
Mr.. Case and buy one. He sells them
~ remarkable low rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
Central Hotel.

The Central hotel. near the steam
ship dock Is now open for the recep-
tisn pf guests. where the we'll known
caterer, Mr.. Anton Belnh will always
be found ready I" wait on MS patrons.
He has had the above named house
thoroughly reiittcd 10y Messrs. Pike
and Stockton. our well known artists.
Call and see him. as he has the finest
brands of liquors and cigars to be had
in the city.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

BY recent postal decision men
can actually make money by getting
their bills and statements of accounts
printed. Statements of accounts and
bills Of sale when made out on paper
having printed headings, can be sent
by mali for one cent, if the envelope
is left unsealed; whereas, if 1t is made
out on imprinted paper, it Will cost
three cents. Thus by patronizing The
AsTORIAN two cents can be saved ON
every bill OF statement that is sent out
through the mail.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
Burnett'- Cocoaine.

The best hair dressing in the world.
Burnett'S cocaine allayS irritation.
removes all tendency tO dandTuft. invig-
Orates the action uf the capiIlaTieS i'm the
highest degree. and has earned deserv-
ed reputation for promoting the growth
and preserving the beauty Of the hnman
hair. Ladies dressing their hair elabOr-
aicly for the evening Will find that il inn
parts a healthy natural gloss tO the hair
and will cause il Ia retain It's shape for
hours.
BurnettS ilavOTing extracts are used
and indOrSed by the best hotels. cOnfec-
tiOner> and grOceTs throughout the cuUn-
try. They are perfectly pure.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Vice President T. F. Oakes, of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation CON-
pany, left Walla-w wslla on the IIth
inst. for Portland. He has been look
ing after his railroad interests up in
that part Of the country. The road is
being rapidly pushed forward, and a
large force Of men are busy at work
laying the rails. 1t is being prosecu-
ted vigorously by the enterprising vice
president. He guarantees that the
trains will run to Dayton within fifty
days
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

The lecture by the Rev. b. S.
McLaferty this evening on Sir Walter
ScOtt's great poem, The Lady of the
Lake, will doubtless be a rich literary
treat. Mr.. McLaferty was for many
years the popular pastor Of the Baptist
church in Oakland, California. He
has the reputation of being one of the
most eloquent speakers on this coast.
We are informed that he has signi6ed
his intention to donate one half of the
proceeds Of this lecture 70 the Astoria
Young Mems Christian associstisn.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
Tin Plate. Pig Tin, Etc q.

Geo. W. Hume keeps constantly on
hand, and 10 arrive full line of fish
ermens and cannery supplies, a; prices
which defy competition. Parties wish
ing groceries and those intending Ia
run mess houses should inspect goods
and obtain large discount from regular
price.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Auction OF no auction, Adler's
large stock, recently brought up by
him from San Francisco, has so rapid
ly sold tina; he was compelled to leave
again for San Francisco by the last
steamer 20 replenish his store with all
the latest novelties in his line. He is
agent for the standard makes of
pianos, organs and all kinds Of music
al instruments of which he will con-
tinue TO keep a full stock.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Sanders, one Of the survivors Of
the late Clatsop Chief accident, has
been removed to the st. Yincent's
hospital, Portland. His injuries are
of very serious character. Every at
tention is bestowed upon the unfortu-
nate sufferer by the attendents and
visiting physicians. He is in a fair
way to recover, having passed the
critical period. The doctors pronouncs
him out of danger.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Marvel not that / say unto you, We
must pay the printer. WhOsoever
neglecteth to pay the printer, hath
not eternal life abiding in him. Who
hath sorrow, who hath woe, who hath
she nightmare. They who forget to
render unto the printer his just dues.
If man live many years and payeth
not for TIE AsToRIAN, behold he
shall not die in peace till he hath re-
stored 10 the printer that which he
hath withheld.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

"A large meeting Of settlers of
White river valley was held at Seattle
Friday evening last to consider a
proposition made by E. Meeker, repre-
senting California capitalists, for the
establishment of a beet sugar factory
in that locality, providing the farmers
could guarantee yearly produce Of
70, 900 tons Of the beets. The soil of
the valley is said to be particularly
adapted to production Of the sugar
beet, yielding an average Of from
fifteen to twenty tons to the acre.
The proposition will probably be ac-
cepted.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Congregational church Tuesday
evening, March 18th, d seveni O'Clock.
Rev. B. :. MeLsdetsy, Il Eugene
city will deliver his i kteretting and
popular lecture on Sir MaltEr Scott 5
great poetical master FieS fhe Lady
OF the Lake. AdmiksionN Nifty cents,
children twenty-five cenf Tickets
for sale at ". E. Demeui's, and at
Carl. Adiers's boo5 store.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
THE CITY.

The DAILY AsTOEIAS driu De SeTt by
NAL al IS cents a mouth. free 81 postage. Rfa0-
err lrhO cOHtefRD plate absence from the city cOI'
hdpe The AsToRTAN f0ll0IC them. DAILY
or WEEKLY editions 10 any DOst-"t1cc ruth.
Olu additional expense. -4adycSSeS may be
endnqed a. oftsE aS assirod. L60re orders n
the counting rOOp.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

The beautiful weather yesterday
started the annual garden fever, and
was a great incentive to exertion on
the part of sundry young ladies.
Their reputation as tasteful artists in
the construction Of button hole bo-
quets is well established, and We trust
they will remember our favOrite
colors.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15
The weekly AsIorran

Is a mammoth sheet, exactly double
the size of the Daily. IT is just the pa
per for the fireside. containing in addi-
tiOn 10 all the current news. choice mis-
ceIlany. agricultural matter. market re-
ports. etc. II il furnished 10 single sub
Scribers al - % per year IN advance.
ssy~A limited nUmOer of small adYer-
tiSementS inserted al established rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

The AsToRIAS job presses will
fit you out with your winter supple:
of letter heads, bill-heads, cards,
envelopes, ETC., etc, at astOnishingly
low rates, and in exquisite style. Cal
and see samples Of work done fol
otker,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Since the Chinese started to brew
''cheap San Francisco beer" there is
little or no demand for that article
any more. Call for the Columbia
brewery beer, if you want something
un,.1
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Rheumatism is the most terrible
disease that has ever afflicted human
ity, yet 1t instantly yields to the pow
erful drugs that Kendall's SPAWN Cure
is composed Of. See their advertise
ment.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-03-15

Frank Faber has removed in
to DIR. Kinsey's building ON Water
street. On the road TO the steamer
dock from down town, before break
fast, it will now be handy to drop in
and get cup Of coffee.