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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
rae HITCH IN THE SENATE.

1t bodies no g0od TO the democracy
Of this state for the senate to spend
three days over the contest for the
speakership. The ten republicans are
solid; they will all go together when
they can elect man to suit them.
They know that they cannot elect one
of their own number, unless by an ac-
cident 10 some unlikely comb inatiOn,
and it is, therefore, probable that they
will take sides and elect democrat
that comes nearest to their views and
purposes Up to last night ninety
eight ballots had been taken, with no
result but to widen the breech in the
ranks Of the party Why not unite on
some good man who is qualified for
the place and elect him at once? |?
Take Senator Ragland, for instance.
He is man Of conservative views
and does not belong to either extreme
in regard to the state debt question.
He is man of OK perjence, big brain
ana sound common sense. We would
be willing to trust him with the set
Element Of the whole debt question,
knowing that he would deal justly
with botb sides AS to his
ability, there can be no
doubt. He has served before,
and with the highest credit to himself
and his constituents. Another fact
in his favor, which should not be over
looked. He was nominated without
solicitation, when out of the state,
and carried district which is really
republican. II We are not mistaken
he carried his own county, Haywood,
which. is strongly republican. This
shows the respect and esteem OF his
neighbors, regardless of party, and
should have a bearing in the senate.
The fact that the speaklc might be-
come governor in some event, should
not have any particular bearing any
good democrat in the senate would
make good governor if called to the
place, but this is not likely to occur.
1t never has happened in the history
of the state. Judge Hawkins enjoys
good health and is likely to live out
his term, and there is no probability
that he will be elected United States
senator or resign. Few die and none
resign" This legislature contains
more men of decided ability and large
experience than usual, and much is
expected of il. No man had a walk
over the track. The issues we're
sharply defined, and the people gem
orally knew who and what they were
voting for. Three days is long enough
to spend in wrangling oyerthe speaker
ship. Ifit takes as longi in proportion
to Rll the other places, including state
officers and senator, the whole term Of
seveaty-fye days will be occupied
with elections.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE
OFFICE OF PEOPLES ms. CO., ,
January 5th. 1881. i

A meeting Of the Board Of Directors,
n held this day. a Dividend OF five
Per Cent was declared out Of the net ear a.
ings OF the Company for the past six months,
payable TO the stockholders on den and.
W. NJ. HARRINGTON, 4, Pres't.
CknnTyerON MASON. Sec'y. lO9 Id
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
Texas 'Triggera.

GALVESTON, January GA News
special from Henrietta says that man
named Van. Rice refused to drink with
James Curtis. An exchange Of shots
followed, aud Curtis fell, dying within
ten minutes. Rice, badly wounded,
was carried to DOCTORS Office, and as
he was placed in chair a ball was
fred through q window, killing Rice,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
RESOURCES:

State Of Tennessee, County of shelby-ss:
/, w. W. Thacher, Cashier Of the al .ove-
named bank,dO s0lemnly swear that the b0ve
statement is true to the best Of my kD owl
edge and belief
W. w. THACIIER, CASH er.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me thi 9th
day Of January, 1881.
Il. BENsDORF, Notary Pub lie.
Correct-Attest:
ct. CURTIS,
NJ. G. PEARCE,
+. s. DAVIS,
n....t, -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
Acquitted ora Charge OrRTurder.

The case Of Andrew Tate, charged
with the murder Of Henry Burton,
Sunday night last, came up before
ESQUIRE Quigley yesterday for pre-
liminary trial and resulted in the
discharge Of the accused. Tate'scOurse
was proven to be one purely Of self
defense. The evidence in the case
was about the SAME as that already
detailed in the LEDGER, but several
new items were introduced which
went to show that Tate was even more
iusti6able than at first supposed,
On the evening Of the murder he
met Burton and had a friendly con-
versation with him, and was surprised,
a short while afcerward, when he met
Burtons wife, to hear he bad threat
ened to kill them both.
Tate says be then determined not to
70 again after that night, and would
not have gone there but he wished tc
sst some articles of clothing he had
left there on a previous visit.
He and the woman had Just retirec
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
Court House Notes.

Two colored couples licensed to
marry to day.
One mortgage was the only instru-
ment to-day.
The county quarterly court was not
in session at noon to-day. The old boys
are letting up.
A paper setting forth various nui-
sances was read in the county court
yesterday.
The island question came up again
in the quarterly court yesterday, and
a committee was appointed to investj-
gate and report to the next term Of
court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
DOUBL E HANGING.
A Man and Woman for the Murder
of Her Husband,
She Made no sign or Confession.

NEWARK, N. j., January 6,-Mrs,
Mcirhoffer, convicted with Frank
Lammens, her paramour, Of the muir
der of her husband, j. w. Meirhofer,
at West Orange, October 1879, was
hanged in the county Jail this morn
ing, She was very pale and deeply
affected, but walked to the gallows
without assistance, and met her
fate without confessing or uttering
word. She died in about nine min
utes. About thirty persons were
present, including the officers and jury
selected by the court under the recent
law. Lammens was hung on the same
gallows, Immediately afterwards. He
made no confession
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06

The cotton exchange membership
is now ninety-eight, and thirteen more
than at this date last year. The secre-
tary estimates the revenue of the
ensuing year at $lO,3OO-enough to
carry the expenses and have a few
dollars on hand, if all is collected.
The expenses last year were 1914 38
in excess of receipts, mainly due, it is
claimed, to the sums given as cotton
premiums at the fair last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
MOZART SOCIETY.

THE regular monthly meeting and rehearsal
j will be held THIS EVy.NING. Ewsry
member is earnestly requested TO attend.
by ordor Of s. J. CAMP, President.
". j. BRECKNRLL, Secret ary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06

PHILADELPHIA, January6.-Daniel
+. Sullivan and Patrick Hayes were
hanged in the Moyamensing prison at
1927 this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-06
Bank Of Commerce.

MEwus, TESN., Jsnuary 4. 1881.
A TOmeeting Of the Board Ct Olrsetorg Of
n this Bank. hsld this day, a Dividend Of
Five l5) Per Cent was declared out Of tss
earnings Of the past SIX months, psyahie on
diS'iHiii' ios If ia. oMBERe, Cashier,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
legislative Proceedings.

Among the senate bills which passed
third reading in the senate at Nash
vile Wednesday, was one to appro-
pirate $4,000 for deficiencies Of the
last general assembIy's appropriation
for criminal costs.
ALSO a bill 10 pay E. w. Adkins,
clerk Of the circuit court at Knox
vile, $l93 for fees due him on tax
sales.
In the house the following ntw bills
passed the fl ,st reading, and were re-
ferred:
By Mfr. McTeer: To repeal section
1l72 ga 5-6 of the code; to prevent
persons from furnishing whisky to
juries.
b Mr.. Wilson: To fix the compen-
sation of coDstabl=s; 10 save costs to
counties by pTovi1ing that magistrates
shal net, in misdem eauor, tax against
the counties any unnecessary costs
to e>t,blish board of education fol
each county.
By M. Dulaney: To amend the
school law.
By Mr.. McAnalIy: To amend The
code.
By Mr.. Reeder: To amend the mu
nicipal assessment laws.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
University Medical Department.

Inc commencement exercises of the
medical and dental departments of the
University of Tennessee, and Nash
vile Medical College, took place at the
Masonic Theatre. Nashville, Tuesday
night, and We're witnessed by a vast
audience. A class of IS graduates were
turned out from the medical depart
ment, and FL from the dental depart
ment, making rs in all, hailing from
fifteen StateA' Of the Union, and % OF
them were Tennesseeans.
The ceremonies were opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. Thomas w.
Humes, president of the University,
and the annual address was delivered
by Col. E. II. Locket'. DR.. r. N.
Kesterson. of Tennessee, was vaiedic-
torian. The charge to the dental
graduates was delivered by Prot. J. Y.
Crawford, and the charge to medical
graduates by Pros. J. Bunyan
Stephens.
AT the annual banquet, a. the
Nicholson House, at night, among the
toasts were 90 Cold Water" Presiden
Thos. w. Humes; ;" The Bench anl
Bar" Hon. Fl. b. Harrison 9TH
State Medical Society,"" DIR. n. T
| DulaneV,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Personal,

Prof. John Marshall, OF the music
house OF Steen & Marshall, arrived
yesterday morning from a trip to
upper East Tennessee and Virginia.
Mr.. G. w. DePue. of the house of
Butt, DePue & Co., returned erd y
from business trip up the country.
Chattanooga Times: Ex-Postmas.
ter General D NJ. Key and wife leave
this morning via Cincinnati and the
Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad for
Washington. They will remain until
the Inauguration, probably. Their
visit ia more especially to bid their
many friends connected with the out
going administration good bye.
Capt. Green B. BurIesop, came up
from Chattanooga Thursday night
and was circulating among his many
Knoxville friends yesterday. He
went out to Clinton yesterday even
ing. Green has opened a produce
store in Chattanooga and contemplates,
as we learn, giving up his position as
engineer on the A. 81 q. Z. Railroad
and going into the business exclu-
sively.
Col. VIM. Williams returned on the
noon train yesterday from a visit to
Granger county and other points
east.
Rev. D.. n. 3. Goforth, of Carson
College, at Messy Creek, came to the
city yesterday.
Mr.. G.. II. Strong, of McMillan's
was in the city, and paid US a pleasant
call, yesterday evening.
Capt. viii Fl. Fain, of Blountville
and NJ So Matte FAin, OF Arcadia, ar,
In the city, a. the Hattie II ouse.
Hon. w. B. Staley arrived hom,
last night, on a special train, from
Maryville, where he has been holdin,
chancery court.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Premature Loss Of the Hair

Nowadays may be entirely prevented
by the use of BURNETT's COCAINE.
1t has been used in thousands of cases
where the hair Was coming out in
handfuls, and has never failed to arrest
its decay; it promotes healthy and
vigorous grow tn. and it is at the same
time anrivaued as q soft and glossy
dressing for the hair.
BURNE IT'S FLAVORING EX-
TRACTS are the best. strongest and
most healthful. Sold everywhere.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
A Chattanooga Murder,

A brutal and uhpEevoksd murder
was comni t I'd in Chattanooga,
Wednesday, according to the Times.
Capt. John W. Fletcher, an old man,
steamboat builder of that place, was
shot and killed by John Taylor, an
engineer, about trivial dispute over
some machiney. Taylor fred three
shots in rapid succession. He after.
wards gathered the life boat and made
his escape, though two posses Of off,
GERS were in pursuit. Taylor is a
Roane county man. who formerly ran
on the steamer Knoxville, AMI is a
desperate character.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Chattauoosa's Murder.

John Taylor, who murdered Capt.
John Fletcher in cold blood at Chatta
nooga last Wednesday, is yet at large,
though closely pursued, 1t is thought
1t is believed by the officers that he
m sde for his old home, Roane county,
perhaps to get funds to flee the
country, inasmuch as he had
no money. He has brother
in-law, George Littleton, living
miles from Kingston, on the Knox
vile road.
Taylor was for some years fireman
on the E. T., V. & g. Railroad, and
was then regarded az desperate fell
low. A subs cription has been raised
in Chattanooga, which it is thought
will be increased by the Governor,
Offering a reward for his arrest, and
the whole country has been put on
the alert. A subscription OF $l07 AZ
was also raised for the destitute widow
and children of the murdered man.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
The st. Nicholas Hotel
NEW YORK.

Goods rooms and full board for
Three Dollars per day. Larger and
double rooms at reasonable rates as
heretofore. For attention to the COM
fort of Its patrons, conveniences' and
safety, this hotel has never been sur
passed.
URIAH WEIGH, Proprietor.
(Also of American Hotel, Richfield
Springs. N. Y, open for the Sum-
mer season about 18th of Juoe.)
ii06-d4t-1taw
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
THE NEW RIVER BRIDGE.
The Structure COmpleted---Ope FOL
Travel, Free Till Monday.

The Structure Completed---Open for |
Travel. Free Till Monday.
The new bridge, a wooden structure
erected by Mr.. g. w. Ssulpsw over IL 9
Tennessee River at this point. is now
complt ted, so as to admit of travel,
lacking only the fioishing touches.
The seven principal spans of the
bridge are 1S5 feet each, on the Howe
Truss plan. The short Beam Truss
span at the north approach, over
Front street, is 20 feet, and
be sides, there is seven bench
trestls lis feet long at the south
approach. This makes the length of
the bridge 1880 feat, and il is 81 feet
and inches in width. The roadway
is II feet lower than the old one, which
was blown down, and it is consid
erably shorter also.
The material used In the structure is
of the best quality, carefully selected
by Mr.. Saulpaw, and it has been well
put together. under the supervision of
Capt. John Gates, who is one of the
mort experiences d bridge builders in
the country. 1t is TO be securely
anchored down at each pier,
and there will be no
dsr ger from the wind. The room for
the keeper is to be built at the north
end of the bridge.
The use of the piers was granted by
| the equity court to Mr.. Saulpsw free
of charges, and it Was to be completed
by the first of January. There was nc
penalty, however, and the severe
winter delayed the work. The follow
ing are the terms in brief Of the con-
tract entered into:
Sauipaw is to keep it after bling
finished, in safe condition and repair
Fun Their, from the toll or income de
rived from the bridge, SauIpaw is tC
pay: 1st. All the reasonable anC
necessary expense of its management
and repairs, Including insurance %
Six per cent. per annum on $50, GOO
the es mated cost of tue bridge. 81
From the surplus over the ilems jus
specified, there shall be paid t, tb'
county SIS 600 per year, if said surplu
shall be sufficient, if not, then as muct
thereof as may be. Alb. If there b.
still a surplus after.all the above sum
are paid, it shall be divided. two-third
to SsuipaW aud one-third to tn
county.
l. is not known just what the bridg
cost Mr.. Saulpaw, but it was estimates
to cost $4,000.
The following schedule Of tolls wa
adopted by the court:
For four horse vehicle, one way,
cents; to return same day, 80 cent.
For horse vehicle, one way, /
cent?; to return same day, Is cent?.
For 2 horse vehicle, one way,
cents. to return same day, 20 cent.
For l horse vehicle, one way, l
cents; to return same day, Is cents.
For horseman, one way, 5 cents; t
return same day, 10 cents.
For foot nan. one way. cents; to r,
turn same day, 8 cent?.
Loose cattle, horses or mules, 5 cent
per head Ole way. Hogs and sheer
2 cent?.
+ The bridge will be free until Mon
, day next, when the toll keeper will /
put on duty.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
GEO. w. ALBERS.
AND PHARMACIST
East Side Market Square.

[ desire to call the attention of my
friends and the public to my compile to
stock of Fresh Drugs. Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, &C., VIII ca am prepared
to OFF, at the lowest figures. A
speciality made of Physicians Pre-.
scriptions. 1 have secured the services
Of Mr.. A. ]. Heinemau, a Practical
Druggist and Graduate of the CinciE--
natl College of Pharmacy, to assist ms.
He can be relied upon as being tx Or
ough in his profession.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
THE LEGISLATIVE COMMIT
TEE
Visit Island Home, Dress Parade
ETC., and Depart for Home.

eac.s ana depart IOr f1Omcs
The legislative committee, consist
ing OF Senators Cast IN and Rankin
and Representatives Murray, PostOns
Austin, Anderson. 0 wings and McLe.
more, who were visiting the Site in
sttntions here, after breakfastiDg
yesterday morning were seated in
carriages, furnished by our liberal
mided feilow-townsman, Hon. Perez
Dickinson, and enjoyed a most delight
full visit to that model farm Of the
State. Island Home, with the grandeur
and beauty of which they were per-
fectiy delighted.
After dinner and a brief rest they
were again driven, accompanied by
several of the trustees, to the Univer-
sity grounds, and at O'Clock witt
messed well executed dress parade by
the corps OF cadets.
Ait+r attending the dress parade the
gentlemen composing the committee
drove to the palatiaI residences oil
Mr.. James d. Cowan and Maj Thos.
! OConner. They then accepted an in
vitation to the residences, first of Col
j. M. Thornbursh aud MI. J.Sanford
where they we've rendered the hospi
talities OF these gentlemen and thei,
good wives, who always know how tc
make their guest feel at home.
! The cadet cornet band, be-
tween 9 and 10 O'clock last night, ten.
dered serenade to the committeeme r
a. their hotel, the Lamar House. Prof
E. 8. Joynes explained the OBJECT o
the serenade, on behalf of tue boys
and Senator 6. F. Rankin responded
for the committee, expressing tn,
highest pride OF them and the instit1
ton they represent. and the utmos
satisfaction with the results of thei
visit. promising to make a favorabl,
report in all respects.
The gentlemen of the com mittee re
ceived, and accepted, by telegraph
yesterday, an invitation to spend to
day in Chattanooga. They left on tn
early morning train. DR.. il CASTOR
of the committee, will sop eff q
Athens to Welt relatives, and will joil
the others tomorrow night.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Married at Athens.

Married, at Athens, Tenn, on the
231 instant, at the residence of the
brides mother, by Rev. r. J. Cooke.
OF Atlanta, Ga, Mr.. o. c. Fuller, OF
Atlanta, and Miss sydney McGaughey.
The happy couple started Immediately
for Atlanta, their future home. amid
the many congratulations of their
friends. and we too wish them exceed
ing great joy.
The groom is sou of Rev. DIR. E.
@ Fuller, editor of the Methodist AID
vocate. The bride is sister Of Mrs
M. Nelson of our city.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26

The fee of doctors is an item that
very many persons are interested in
just at present.. We believe the sched-
u!e for visits is $500, which would
tax man confined to his bed for a
year, and in need Of daily visit, over
$1,000 year for medical attendance
alone! Aud one single bottle of Hop
Bitters taken in time would save the
ST. 900 and all the years sickness
Post,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
To Accommodate the Public,

The prcprietors Of that immensely
popular remedy, Kidney-Wo in
recognition of the claims of the public
which has so iibera1ly patronized them,
have prepared liquid preparation of
that remedy for the special accommo>
dation OF those who from any reason
dislike to prepare it for themselves. 1t
is very concentrated and, as the dose is
small. it is more easily taken by many.
Il has the same effectual action in all
diseases OF toe kidneys, liver or
bowels.-Home and Farm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
A Down Town Merchant,

Having passed several seepless nights, dis
turbed by the agonies and cries of a suffering
child, and becoming convinced that Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup was just the article needed,
procured a supply for the child. On reaching
home and acqualnting his wife with what he had
done, she refused t. have it administered to the
child, as she was strongly in favor of HOmRO-
pathy That night the child passed in suffering,
and the parents without Sleep Returning home
the day following, the father found the baby
still worse and while cOntemplat ng another
sleepless night, the mother stepped from the
room to attend to some domestic duties, and LETT
the father with the child. During her absence
he administered portion of the Soothing Syrup
to the baby, and said no hing That night all
hands slept Will and the little fellow awoke in
the morning bright and happy. The mother
was delighted with the sudden and wonderful
change, and although at first ,ffended at the de
ceptiOn practiced upon her, has continued to
use the Syrup, and suffering crying babes and
restless nights have disappeared single trial
OF the Syrup never yet ia led to relic the baby,
and overcome the preiudices of the mother.
Sold by all Druggists. % cents a bottle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
,,1I>ERY AND DRESS MAKING
knte Dallas Titus ON Gay street

,,rs Kate Dallas Titus on Gay Street.
Ladies can always find at Mrs. Titus Millinery
Establishment a full stock of Goods In her line
selected by herself, and she feel. confident that
she can please her customers.
HER DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT
Cannot be surpassed, as she gives her persona
attention to al orders and guarantees satiSfacton
In every particuiar.. With many years experlena'
she feels confident sho can please all.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26

s. w. FRIsBlE, OF East Toledo,
Ohio, says: 1t afforded my son relief,
and dispe.led all signs of this dread
disease, which has afflicted him since
childhood. / cheerfully recommend
the "Only Lung Pad" to all Asthmatic
sufferers.-See adv.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Trustees Sale.

ON Saturday, the Goth day of March, 1881, at the
" cOurt-house. in Knoxville, Tenn. viii offer
for sale, to the highest bidder. a certain house
and lot, being No. 80 in Paynes addition 10
Knoxville, Tenn, fronting IS feet on Temple
avenue by 500 feet ON Yale street, being on the
north side of lie street, on the east side OF
Temple avenue, being the present residence Of
f. Alexander, conveyed to me by deed of trust
dated February l6. 1876. registered in the FrgS
ters offi"e of Knox county, in book q, vol ],
following terms: une half cash, the rem Under
on Il credit of six months, the deferred pay
ment bearing interest, and in bar of the equity
of redemption.
FELIX A. REEVE, Trustee.
Knoxville, Feb. %, 1S8I.-ii o. d3Ut.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-26
Nonresident Notice,
No. POST.
In the County Court Of Knox County
Amended Petition for Partition
S. L. Gibson, ct al. VS.. James Felts ct al.

S. L. Gilson ct al. VS.. James Felts ct al
IN this cause it appearing from the alegat ION of
i the amended petition, which is sworn to- flsat
Hugh Morrow and VIII :, Maggie Morrow, MjIlard
Hoyle and wife. Ella HOyle, Addie Coleman nlary
Coleman, and Jane Coleman, are nfja-resSaenfs
of the State OF Tennessee, and the resdenc. OF
william Morrow Is unknown: it Is tn erefore or1er-
ed that publication be made for four s,lceesSiga
weeks n The WIG AND CHRONICLE, a neWsSaneT,
published In the city of Knoxville, notifying sasd
defendants above named to appear and IN lie de-
Tense to sal amended petition on or before the
first Monday IN April next. 1t being the fouyth daV
Of said month"; in the said county coult to be- held
Tor the county OF Knox at tn court house, in the
taken for confessed as to Them ID the cause sef
Feb. 9, 1S81.-w4t. o'0'A'