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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
A. GREAT DEED.

This forenoon Capt. Melville, former
| agent of the old Northern Line Company
in this city, placed on file in the Recorders
office deed of all the property by which
the company conveys all its property to
Chas. Green OF ST. Louis. for the benefit
| Of its creditors. The document Esets forth
that the company. by resolution Of its
Board of directors, did resolve that said
corporation. being unable to pay its LA
| bilties in full, as they mature, should, by
| it's President make this deed of assign.
ment." The deed is made and entered
into this fifteen day of January, 1881, and
| for the consideration of the sum OF one
dollar, to said party of the first part. SAID
party of the first part does hereby bargain.
sell, convey. assign and transfer unto said
party of the second tpart the bonds, bills,
| notes. debts, accounts, and all and singu-
| lar, the bonds. bills, notes, debts, accounts,
| lands, tenements. and hereditsments, aud
all the estate, property and effects, reai,
personal and mixed" &C.. 10 the States of
Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and
Wisconsin,. whether said property be 10
the procession of said corporation or not"
The deed is signed 10 presence of r. g.
Gray and Thos. Griffith, by ID. Hunkins,
President Of the keokuk Northern Line
Packet Company, and properly witnessed
oeloTe conmlSsloheT OF the Ctate OF
Iowa in ST. Louis
With the deed are filed two exhibits
one A embracing all iiabilisios and
claims against the company, amounting to
more than 100000. and amoDg Thorn we
notice Capt. Lon Bryson is down for ST..
$50 IS, aud the city of Davenport for
800 of taxes. According to this schedule
the company must be 10 debt to every
agent. captain and clerk in its employ the
past season. from $45 90 to $4,000. 1t is
interesting TO note the
VALUATION OF THE STEAMBOATS,
given in the assets of the compauy-the
schedule making them out to be pretty
poor craft. with one or two exceptions,
Look at the figures:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
NERVOUS pEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK.
INDISCRETIONs OR EXCESSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold BY dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial. or $500 per
package of Eve vials and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Total steamboats, value only ......... sSS 100 90
Then there are thirty barges valued at
$50. 500 90 only. There arc 400 skids,
5, 4S9 wheat sacks aud l2l tarpaulins
valued at IS 500. The Davenport ware
house, dock, and lease of land, is valued at
81 500, aod that at Rock Island at 81 200.
Then there Is similar property az Louisi>
ana. Mo-. Hannibal, Quincy. La Grange.
GrsgorY's landing, Canton, Keokuk,
Montrose, Burlington, Muscatine. Red
Wing. and ST. Paui-with two wharf
boats at ST. Louis valued at 81 400. aud
one at Dubuque at 81 500 90. The entire
assets amount to but $l67, 90l 80, and
Captain Hunkins swears to it.
Fifty-two OF the claims against the eom-
pany-all that the Da7idsons have any
thing to do with-are marked disputed
by tho company" these amount to about
$4,000.
1t looks very much as if the party in
power are determined to end the existence
of the keokuk Northern Line Packet
Company-and may be start another COM
pany in its stead. We should be certain
OF the latter intention. were not about all
the parties to this last nave elm bing up in
their sixties.
But VIC supposed that Receiver Chubb
was in possession of the property. This is
only another move to compIicate matters
and crush the Davidson interest entirely
before the annual meeting Of the keokuk
Northern Line Packet Company for the
election of Directors. which takes place to-
morrow in st. Louis. The. Davidson in-
terest holds tho majority of stock and can
out vote the Gray-Hunkins party and this
is why the above transfer is made at this
time. Should the Davidson party carry
the day they will have but barren grip
upon the property of the oompauy-Dav,
Democrat l9th
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
traded with Mr.. Suffer, and was never in

traded with Mr.. Suffer. and was never in
PrincetoD.
Roddick, the young man who gave him
self up to the police here was also ia the
him before, and thus it was positively not
he bat Gallon who was in Princeton.
States Attorney Milchrist is taking one
more step. although a needless one to any
fair minded man. The watch in question
was present to Mr. Dilley from Cincin-
matt friends, and he has written there to
learn the plumber. thus making sure it is
the veritable one Mr. Dilley had. But
there can be no particle of doubt of it from
the circumstances of the affair
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Not Slow, YsJ Sure.

cit takes time, is the reply of the doc
tor, when his cough-convulsed patient
com plains that the medicine prescribed
produces no effect. Now the great merit
of "HALE's HONEY OF HoARHoUND OF
TAR" is, its curative influence is developed
Immediately after the first OF second dose
The progress of the cure is rapid as well
as certain. AS remedy for the ailments
of the wind pipe and lungs, il stands alone
and unapproached. Sold by all druggists
at so cents and 81. Great saving By buy.
ing large size.
Miller & Hart, Malone, ~ Y, writes:
Our customers say HALE's HONEY OF
HoARHoUND AND TAR is a good thing"
PIXIES ToOTHACHE Drops CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Habisual Costiveuess

is the bone of nearly every American
women. From it usually arises those dis
orders that so surely undermine their
health and strength Every woman owes
it to herself and to her
family to use that celebrated medicine,
Kidney " ort. It is the sure remedy
for constipation, and for all disorders of The
kidneys and liver. Try it in liquid or dry
form. Equally efficient in either FORM
Boston Sunday Budget
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Uncle Toms Cabin.

The play of Uncle Toms Cabin. although
it has been presented here frequently. is
always popular-sspscially when the COM
papy giving the representation is FIRST
class Ga Saturday the play viii be given
at Harpsr's Theatre by Diapers New
York company, the best on the road, and
the performance will be excellent. This
troupe 10 pronounced by the press AZ by
all odds the BEST. and in addition to the
fine talent employed. the scenic effects are
greatly heightened by SPECIAL scenery used
only by this combination. Two genuine
Siberian bloodhounds appear during the
play, also q trained donkey. There is
also introduced some fine singine-regnlar
old tins plantation u elodies. by formsr
slaves, and the play made more interest
ing thereby. The sale of reserved seats is
DOW in progress at Bowlby's music store
at the low price of IS and IS cents.
Do not waste your money for every new
rsmedyaadvertised to cure a cough. when
you know that DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
has stood the popular test for thirty years,
Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

The record of the Probate Court COD
tains the following;
l8-Estste of Chas. V. Anderson, de-
ceased. Letters of administration granted
TO Andrew N. Anderson. Bond filed and
approved.
Estate of David j. Lloyd. deceased.
Will admitted to probate. Letters tesla
mentary issued to Joseph w. Lloyd.
Bond fled and approved, A R. Brown.
Thos. Shires and Alex. Ovens appointed
appraisers.
Guardianship of minor heirs OF John s.
Wharton. deceased Final account fled
and approved and guardian discharged.
Couseryatorship of Florence Mallory,
insane. Inventory fled and approved.
Estate of Peter St. Ledger, deeeaSed.
Following claims allowed. in seventh
class: John f. Sanders $25. Simonson &
Schafer $7.1O Il. @. Trent & Son $5 35,
and r. j. Bell 81. 8. s. Crompton ap-
pointed special administrator TO contest
claims of Martin Rettig, administrator.
Claim heard aud allowed in seventh class
at $745O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Riohland Grove ,v4gilanc Commute

Richland Grove Vigilance Committee
The public in cur vicinity have heard
80 often of the Richland Grove Vigilance
Committee that it seems slmost uuneces-
sary to say anything about it here. But
as there have been no horses stolen from
US for long time. the tendency is TO for
get. To the members, the second day of
January, each gear. is like the fourth of
July, "A day long 10 be remembered on
account of the reunion and day Of jubi-
lee generally.
The last annual meeting was held at
Clark's school house. on Saturday, j anuary
9Th. The attendance was good. although
the absentees, at rs cents each, will pay
our running expenses, The amount now
in the treasury is greater than at
any previous time. except in cases
of emergency. The mem bership, rs
for q few years past, keeps in the
nineties. Good feeling exists between
members and all act 10 hearty cooperation
against thieves of every description. At
our last meeting especial attealioa Eas
called to petty tbieving, and we think 1t |
will be well for the fraternity to quit be
fore they get into trouble. Lit is aD easy
matter to raise few hundred dollars to
prosecute the violators of law.
Resolutions were passed approving the
prompt action of the officers in trying to
ferret out the Dilley murderers, which
were published in some of the last week 8
papers.
We have printed constitutions and by
laws which we can furnish any one On
receipt of ten cents; .stamps taken.
The following are the officers fer 1881: !
Samuel Clark. President.
Daniel Mowry, Vice President.
Byron Jordan, Secretary.
J. A. Jordan, Treasurer.
Board of Direcsors-J "a Jordan, j I |
FieIds. James Cook. George McCandlees |
and N Hainor.
BYRON JORDAN, See'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Davenport expected to have Barn
hardt.-but they can't stand the expense,
1T takes $4,000 night. and so they will
be contented with Janausohek.
The pay car 'GarrelIe." of the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific R'y passed
through yesterday. stopping long enough
to make the employees of the read feel
happy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Sore Throat, Diphtheria, Quinsy, are
different FORMS of congestion. the result of
catching cold" Trask's Magnetic ONT
ment was never known to fail in imme-
diately relieving the congestion and curing
these forms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
zeal Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
10-EIjah Carter to Harriet Stafford,
lot 6, Carter's subdivision. Rock Island,
81.
Amos Ballard to Thomas Fisher, lot
in sw NV 80. Is, 4w, 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

| strongly recommend the use ofFelIows'
Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites to
all who suffer 10 any way from disease or
weakness of the Lungs, Bronchial Tubes,
or general debility.
j. Fl, W. SCOTT. Nj. D..
GaRetown, N. B.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

If you suffer from looseness of the
bowels. ANGosTURA BITTERs will surely
cure you. Beware of counterfeits and ask
your druggist for the genuine article. pre-
pared by DIR. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Saloons Oyster Restaurant for sale!
The subscriber offers his saloon and
Restaurant for sale. Corner Of Twentieth
and Third avenue. Reason for selling; i'll
health. A good stand for the right mans
1Sd1w f, w. SCHATER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Hucklin's Arnaca saive.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
ChilblaiRs. Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptiens. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect Satisfaction in
rs Cents per Box. For sale by. G,
9peidsl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
DISEASES OF THE sTcnAcH.

Plum River, Stockton, Jo Daviees Co., nls. 1879.
Dear Slr:-I was afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times 1t was almost impossible for me
to endure it. l tried numerous medicines, but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup, which to my great sur
prise cured me. My health never better than
now, and think your medicine is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA (. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

W. r. Tappan. Contractor and Builder.
Toledo. Ohio. says:-An Excelsior Kid
ney Pad relieved me of pain 10 the side of
fifteen years standing. Please send me
another Pad. See Ado
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
q Man oaught Rear,ng his Wife

Was asked why he was SO cruel. He ex-
hibited a mass of heavy watery bread and
declared that bis wife could not or would
not make any other. The poor woman
was presented with can of Gillet's Cream
Tartar Baking powder, and peace now
reigns In thar family
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Pages Climax Salve is now sold at the
rate of millions of boxes yearly-no medl-
cine has ever earned so large sale. solely
upon it's merits. For sale by Druggists
everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

How expensive. and yet how effective
is the great substitute for Sulphur Baths.
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP. Hills
HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black or
Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Hard Coal,

The best quality of screened all raj
hard coal delivered at $3.50 per ton foi
nut, and $500 per ton for all other sizes
Northern Line Office.
uov29tf G. FL. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
ALL THAT IT Is RECOMMENDED TO BE.

Du PUe, Bureau Co., lis.
Dear Sfr:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for Weak Nerves and Sick Headache,
and found il 10 be as recommended Ny son used
1t for Disease of the Liver and Kidneys with ben
efcial results. L WEIGH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
DIED.

YOUNGREN-In this city, Jan. II 1881. IDA.
wife OF Swan Youngren, aged III years and 3
laonths
Funeral from the residence, corner of Cd avenue
and 10th street, on Friday, Jan. a1st at Q O'Clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

ssThJs paper may be found on fle at all times at
C. RI r R. r. Ticket Once, No. 80 Clark 81;
Chicago, where our friends are at liberty 10 call
and examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Du Pue, Bureau Co., Ills
Dear Sir:-This Ii 10 certify that your Iudian
Blood Syrup has greatly benefited me for Liver
Complaint. recommend it to all similarly af1ict-
ed. HATTY CLARK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Prevention excels cure every time.
Always keep DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup con-
venient; take it 10 time aud you will be
free from Coughs. Colds. etc. Sold every
where. Price 25 cents a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
a spLENDED BLOOD PURIFIER.

Stockton, 10 Dav1eee Co., Aug. 70, 1873.
Dear Sir:--Having used your Indian Blood Syr-
up for the last three years, fully satisfied that
1t is efficient remedy, and recommend ii to
all my friends for Purifying the Blood and Con-
stipation. 1t is much more agreeable than any
other Phys1c have eyer taken, as it relieves the
sufferer instead of causing him pain. entleat all
my afflicted friends TO give your Syrup trial.
MISS GRACE TUCKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
BEST MEDICINE EVERY USED.


Duncan, Stark Co., Ills
Dear Sir:-Having tried your Indian Blood Syr-
ap, according to directions, am convinced of Its
merit. 1t is the best medicine that ever came into
my house. Il COOPER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
CREs FEVER.

UuHCdIls bIdfk
Dear Sir:-A short trial OF your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy of aSevere Fever last
spring. Receive our thanks.
MIR AND MRS DOWNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
LOCAL COLUMN.
! CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c. viii send recipe tn at will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INEAE, Station D, New York City.
Illustrated Marriage Guide, 200 pages.
cloth and gilt binding. so cents: same in
paper covers, % cent?. Manhood, 10
cents; Womanhood. 10. cents: Pamphlets, 8
es ssalsd by ni Send
the great specialist. GIT st. Charles
St. Louis, Mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
FOR ASTHMA.

Truro Knox Co., Ills,
Dear Sfr:-I was afflicted with the Asthma for
forty years, and was unable to find relief until /
procured some of your great Indian Blood Syrup,
which has 80 improved my health, thatI am now
able to attend to my business.
JAS NJ CALDWELL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Az rKAT n rs REcomMEnnrn no az.
CURES FEVER,

EALuItL, MtfCef CO., IIIB.
Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
syrup and can say with confidence that 1t a val
liable medicine. Z. r. PHILLIPS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
CURES GRAVEL

UuncAn, SLaFk CO.. III5
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Gravel, and
became SO bad that had to get up from i've 10
elght times In a night. began the OF your
In dian Blood Syrup, and now can rest well all
night, and feel better Than have for fifteen years.
j RAUSEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
DHIL1s AND FEVER CURED.

Truro. Knox, Co.. Ills.
Dear Sir:-This Is to certify that your Indian
Blood syrup has cured me of ChilIs and Fever.
now feel better than I have for Eve years, and
highly recommend your medicine.
EDWIN THOLOMB.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
REMEDY PoR WORMS.

Dear Strive have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in our family for more than two years
and find it the best medicine for worms ever saw.
ANNIE MCINTYRE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Truro, knOX Co., lis.
Blood Syrup for some time, and have never found
any medicine to equalit. / confidently
commend 1t.
JOHN MCGIVERN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19


Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy of Severe Fever. Re-
ceive onr thsnks.
MIR, AND MRS. DOWNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Loss OF APPETITE.

st. Paul, Carroll Co. Va.
Dear Sir:-1 have used your excellent indian
Hood Syrup for Shortness OF Breath, Weakness
end Loss of Appetite, and have received great
benefit therefrom.
EMELINE KING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
aCTTa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
LOSS OF APPETITE,

WATERFOWL, Rock Island Co. Ills.
DeaI Sir:-Suffering with Loss of Appetite and
Indigestion, I Yves Induced to use sour Indian
Blood Syrup, short trial of which greatly ben
Gifted me.
MRS. G. D. WILSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

Kerker. of Davenport, delivers Grocer
es free, 10 Rock Island. TIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
LIVER ocMPLAINr,

OaKVd3 d5ufy Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
blood Syrup has cured me of Liver Complaint OF
long Standing. am now In better health than
have been for long while.
SARAH DIETRICH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
FOR COUGHS

WatertOWn, Rock Island Co, lis.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for severe Cough, and have received
much relief therefrom.
MRS 81. SNOW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

WATERFOWL, ROCK Island Co., Ills.
Dear Sr:-1 was troubled with Liver Complaint,
and the use OF your Indian Blood Syrup entirely
relieved me. advise all similarly afflicted to give
it trial.
P T. Epson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
SICK HEADACHE CURED.

Galyn, Henry Co. Ills.
Dear Sir:-I q snfferer from Sick Headache
and Dizziness that could not attend to my
household duties, and short trial of your IndaIa
Blood Syrup effectually cured me.
MRS ELLEN RLKINS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
BY the use Of the BLOOD PURIFIER.
REMEDY FOR HEADACHE,

WATERFOWL, Rock Island Co Ills.
Dear Sir:-This ie to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has efectually relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its to suffering
humanity, MRS. Z, ALLSBROW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-19

SOC il fair sample) new hotel.
About :l5. p, NJ the train on the
Chicago. Alton and St. Louis reached the
depot We soon pulled out and wsnd-
ed our way as fast as the snow would
permit. southwark. The train was We
filed and were compelled much against onr
will to take seat in the smoking car in
which gentleman was doubled up enjoy
ing snooze on double seat. w @ located
snd : in about an hour our friend
awoEe alj commenced to relate ansc
dote of Portland, Gregap. Listening for
few minutes. soon discovered gay SIS
Wis, was or rather had been for some years
past, Eprevous to following my exam
pie and. retired, captain of whaler in
Behring's Straits. trader in the Chinese
rivers and in command of tea ships be-
tween China and Loadon He had also
been down through the South Seas, and
was well acquainted with the inhabitants
Of those parts. He was somewhat sur
psised to End the remnants of an old salt
SO far inland, but alter explaining my
latitude and longitude and tis condition of
affairs we IauHeked out into our experiens
ees 10 the South Seas oyer twenty years
ago. We talked of our adventures By ses
until we reached Pontiac when I bid my
new found friend good bye, and got into
tho hack that we fortunately found at 2:30
O. m, and reached our hotel. the Phoenix
by the way an elegant. Clearly, little
hostelry directly opposite the new court
house of Livingstone county. After an
axeellens breakfast, not 80 much from the